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work or GuNBoATs.
Tbcy Shell the Natives and Drive
Tnem out of Towns.

Manila, May s-215 p. m.--The army
gunboats Laguna de Bay and Cavadonga
under command of Captain Grant which
started up the San Fernando river for
Guagua yesterday 1t is presumed TO es-
tablish there a base OF supplies for the
troops engaged in the northern campaign.
returned today, Major General Macarthur
having failed to connect with the expedi-
ton. The gunboats found the rebels en-
trenched at Sosman and Guagua on the
water fronts OF the towns, The vessels
steamed past the works. Smelling the oc-
cupants and driving them out. Landing
parties from the boats entered both towns.
capturing a Spanish captain In uniform,
who was ostensiby prisoner In the hands
OF the rebels, and also a native officer.
Arriving AT Guagua the town and a small
guntoat were found to he burning and the
natives We're eyscuating the place in con-
sequence OF bombardmept.
! At Sosman landing party captured a
number Of Filipino nags and a quantity
OF arms, chiefly holos and bows and ar
rows. besides q lot of band instruments.
which the men played as they marched
back to the boats.
Captain Grants expedition will probably
| return up the Gan Fernando river, altar
4 having been reinforced. on the recently
purchased light draft Spanish steamers.
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FOREIGN BRIEFS.


LONDON. The Rome correspondent OF
the Times says: The probability now Is
for weaker and nondescrlpt ministry
TANGIER, Morocco, THE United States
cruiser Chicago has arrived here TO sup
port the claims of the United States gov
eminent against the sultannte of Morocco.
SAN JUAN, Porto Rlce,--Brigadier Cen
eral George W, Davis, who has been ap-
pointed to succeed Major General Guy V.
Henry as military governor of Porto Rico,
has arrived here,
LONDON The foreign Office has re-
ceived news from Unyoro that Colonel
Evatt attacked Chief ISabarenga, on the
east bank of the Nile, on April 9, and
completely defeated and captured him,
ORLEANS. The annual celebration Of
the deliverance Of Orleans by Joan of Arc
was held here with the customary ceremo-
MES. Archbishop ireland. orator OF the
occasion, began his address by saying that
he was not surprised that a stranger
should be called for the orator Of the oc-
cnsion, as It must be remembered that
Joan OF Arc not only belonged 10 France,
but to the human race generally.
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oKLAHOAMA CYCLONE.
Canadian County Suffered Severely
Loss of Life Was Sinnll.

Guthrie, o. r., May S.-rhe cyclone
which passed over Canadian county de-
troyed at least twenty farm houses and
caused great damage to growing crops.
At Chickasha seventeen buildings were
RACED and fourteen persons injured. j. IL.
Murray, a railroad man, who was caught
under falling timbers, died of his inju-
ries.
It is reported that John Whitman and
his son, George Whitman, farmers, neal
Ottarche, were killed in their field.
At Okarche five homes were blown away
among them the buildings of j. II. Swao
and John Teufel, both of whom were badly
hurt.
Rain fell in torrents and half dozen
culverts on the Rock Island were washed
cut
William Walker Indian agent at Ana
mako. who is in the city, has received
word that the cyclone did great damage
in the vicinity of the agency, destroying
crops, cattle, fences and buildings. John
Head, ranchman was killed.
The cyclone came from the southwest
and covered track one mile wide, IT
traversed four counties hut did Its greatest
damage in Canadian county
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THE FRENCH GARNET.
Regarding Drcyfus
Cause an tpronr.


Paris. May Sin the chamber Of depu-
Ties today NJ Gorges Berry nationalist,
representing tho Ninth ACCOMPLISHMENT of
the Seine questioned the government as TO
whether the resignment of NJ. DeFreycinet,
minister oil war, was due 10 a disagree
lnent between the minister and his col
leagues, or II NJ. DeFreyCinet had resigned
because he wished no longer to protect
the chiefs of the army,
NJ. Berry also asked why the portfolio
of public works had been given TO Nj Mo-
nastier, who had voted against transfer
ring a revision of the Dreyfus case from
the criminal court to the whole court Of
cessation.
The premier, NJ. Dupuy, replied that the
motives which NJ. Berry alleged were pure
ly imaginary. There was not shadow OF
disagreement, he said. within the cabinet
Regarding NJ Monastier, NJ. Dupuy said
his appointment did not indicate any
change on the part of the government re-
garding revision, which moreover, could
not be regarded as the pivot OF republican
policy.
NJ Lazy. nationalist inquired II accord
in the cabinet was not due to the exchange
of letters between M. DeFreycinet and the
minister OF foreign affairs, M. Delca8se,
concerning the Paleologue Incident
A great deal OF uproar followed, NJ Du-
puy replying that the suggestion was IN
I founded
M. Lazy interjected that M. Delcasse
was the possessor OF cheeks incapable OF
( flushing. even from smncks.
Great uproar and excitement ensued.
Finally NJ Lazy was formally censured
and the subject was dropped for the order
of the day, which the government accept
ed. The vote was 4ii to G..
| NJ. Dolcasse entered the chamber of dep
uties after the vote on the order Of the
! day bad been taken and made n statement
corroborating what had been said by Pre-
mier Dupuy adding that 1t had needed all
his self-sacrifice and patriotism to accept
the management OF foreign affairs in me
circumstances under which he had taken
office He believed, he said that he had
served his country we'll The statement
was received with hearty cheers.
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lRy AssocIated Press. }

Washington, May S.-''rhe president Is
commander in chief OF the army and my
superior officer He has approved the ind
ings of the Wade court OF inquiry. There-
fore. have no comment 10 make. 1t
would be an unsoldierly act were l to do
So"
with these words General Miles replied
TO Star reporter today. with regard 10
the probable action he would take'in view
OF the adverse report Of the court.
"Wil you formulate a protest TO the
PRESIDENT" was the next question.
Il have nothing to say. No, sir" re-
piled the general.
"wnl you inspire congressional in
yestigatlon?'
NO sir. I will not talk upon the sub
jeot."
do you believe congress will rectlfy the
natter"
Il do not know what congress will do;
nor have any means OF knowing in ad-
vance what verdict the result Of investiga-
ton might develop. / have no comment,
criticism or statement TO make in this
matter and you may take il is cerain that
any alleged interviews or ntmations 10
the contrary said to come from me or
near me. are wholly and unqualihedly
false.
u was and am now actuated solely by
the consideration OF health, lives and IN
tegrity OF the army. Ny duty is done
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Captain Baratier, Who Brought His
Report to Paris, Was Wounded.
ADMISSION OF A GERMAN NEWSPAPER
The kaiser's Navy Not Able 10 Compete
With That Of America.
COL. PlCQUART MAKES MORE EXPOSURES
Statements Made by General Gopy
Are OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Knew
Documents Were Forged.

Paris, May Sit is persisteutly rumorod
here that Major Marchand, leader of the
famous Marchand expedition which was
returning from Fashoda on the Nile to
the Red Sea en- route 10 France was killed
BY hand of uarauders while on the way
from Adds Aoedia, the Abyssinnia capital,
TO Rasdid, French post on the coast.
II Is also rumored that Captain Baratier,
who brought Marchands report regard
ing the Fashoda situation to Paris and
subsequently returned TO join him in the
retirement from Fasbods. was wounded In
the same encounter.
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ARMYDEM0RALlZED
Filipino Troops Are Ready to Fight
Among Themselves.
GEN. MASCARD0 in REVOLT.
Offered to Give Battle to Luna, Who
Is Second Only to AeuinaIdo.
FILIPINO FORCES HAVE BEEN DIVIDED
Mascardo Moves West and Luna Nsrth Of
Of San Fernando.
AMERICANS 10 ATTACK BACOLoR At ONCE
Original Dispatches from General
Otis Are Being Withheld by the
War Department Officials.
Special Dispatch to The Post,

New York, May s.-Frankln Broole's
special to night extra OF the Journal
says: The Generalization OF the Filipino
army has eliminated in an open revolt by
General Mascardo aud his 5000 men against
General Luna. second emily to Aguinaldo
in command,
Luna at once selected 1900 of his best
his order Both armies formed in line Of
battle and a fight was imminent, but be-
fore opening fire Luna gave Mascardo one
more chance.
Mascardo still persisted in his refusal,
but consented to leave the question to
Aguinado, who at once ordered court
martial.
The insurgent forces have been divided,
one body under command OF General Mas
cardo going to the west of San Fernando.
and the other. commanded by General
Luna, moving to the north. Beth OF these
leaders lay claim to the command OF the
Filipino army.
General Luna will probably fall back 10
Tarlac and from that place move toward
/ San Isidoro.
General Macarthur will probably retain
| San Fernando as his base OF operations.
! sending detachments of troops as may be
necessary The Americans VIII attack
Bacolor mmediately-probably tomorrow.
A force OF several thousand Filiplnos has
gathered there with the intention, 1t is
believed. OF thanking General MacArthur's
| left and diverting his movements against
the Filipino army to tls northwsrd.
Jose Enfante, governor of Guagua under
the Filipino republic, was still at his post
when the Americans arrived, and did not
attempt to escape He informed the In
yaders that 500 armed insurgents retreated
to Bacoor upon hearing the cannonading.
An inspection Of the town graveyard
showed 400 newly made insurgent graves.
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A GIGANTIC RAILWAY TRUST,
ALL LINES pETwEEN BOSTON AM
CHICAGO TAKEN IN.
ity of the Business -Wiii He
No More Rate eating.

Cleveland, May S.--The Leader will say
tomorrow: According to high official of
the Vanderbilt lines in this city The details
Ct big railway trust which is to include
all the lines between Boston and Chicago
are now being worked out and the consol-
ldation may be completed within the next
few weeks The recent purchase Of short
lines in New York, Pennsylvania Ohio,
Indiana and Illinois was in line with the
plans for the consolidation which has been
in contemplation, 1t is not the purpose
to have all the lines under one manage
ment exactly, but to apporii1n thsm
among The Pennsylvania company, the
Vanderbilt interests and the Baltimore and
Ohio company when II shall have been
reorganized. giving each system the lines
that 1t can use to the best advantage.
The first inkling Of the scope OF the
plan camo when the Vanderbilts an
nounced the other day that they controlled
all the roads in New England with the
exception Of the Boston and Albany, with
which they now have a traffic agreement
and which they expect to take In soon
The vanderbilts now control all The trunk
lines between Buffalo and New York with
the exception of the Erie the Lacka-
wanna and the Lehigh Valley.
These are the outlines only Of the plan
which is now being worked out but those
who have been watching the changes
in the railroad world do not doubt that
It will be carried through successfully.
The purpose OF the consolidation Is said
TO prevent rate cutting and to accomplish
practically what the Joint Traffic associa-
ton was organized to do.
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PICauART,s DISCLOSURES.
Statements Made by General Gonz
FIntIy Coniradictcd.

Paris, May S.-The Figaro publishes to-
day a letter from Colonel Plcquart to NJ.
Mazeau, first president of the court OF
cessation under date OF April IS, replying
to the deposition Of General Gonz, and con-
tlSdcting the latter in many important
points. He declares that the late leuten-
ant, Colonel Henry knew Dreyfus before
1894.
Colonel Picquart asserts in this commu-
nication that he was not absent in Oc-
tober and November of 1896, but that he
saw General Gonz daily for three months
DR.. Gonz. he says, took possession OF the
dossier before the end Of October and not
after. on November ] Henry needed the
dossier In orGer to forge document which
he handed to General Gonz the following
day. Picquart formally contradicts Gonz's
assertion that Pcquart never told him tue
document was forged
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MEAcER Dur SATISFACTORY.
Reports Given Ont Arc Only Those
Giving American Progress.


Giving American Progress.
washington, MAY S.--The war depart
ment officials seem to be even moro en7
couraged over the condition in Manila.
The report of General Otis received To-Day
indicates that the American troops are
well disposed. 1t has been evident that
the insurgents which were operating ia
the swamps and iungles east of General
Macarthur have been very annoying, but
the army gunboats have made it too hot
for them to remain.
General Lawton appears to be pushing
northward some fifteen miles to tine east
of Macarthur The Rio Grande lies be-
tween them and the gunboats are evldent-
~ at work.
The portions OF the dispatch which tle
department has not made public perhaps
refer to the future movements of the two
divisions OF the army.
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ouLLINGs FROM OTIS.
Only Portions or n Cable Are Al
lowed TO BE Printed.

Only Portions or Cable Are AL
lowed to BE Printed.
Washington. May S.-The war DEPART
ment has received from General Otis a
dispatch giving the situation in the Philip
pines. some parts of which have been
omitted by the war department in making
il public The dispatch is as follows;
Manila. May s.--situation is as follows:
Lawton at Maasln and Baliuag; scouting
parties to north and east; Macarthur at
San Fernando. Population 81
country between Manila and northern
points held by troops returning to homes 1
appear cheerful and contented, army gun
boats operating in rivers have cleared
country west OF Macarthur OF insu,
gents Signs Of insurgents
weakness more apparent daily. OTIS,
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THE AMERICAN TARIFF.
British statesman Intimntes Th"t
England suffers By IL.

EngInnd SHHfFN ny ~
London, May SIN the house Of CONS
mons today Mr. Douglass Harry Coghill,
conservative member. asked the govern
ment whether, considering the injury done
TO British trade by the present United
States tariff, the foreign office would en-
ter upon specific commercial negotiations
with the United States with view OF OBJ
tanning favorable treatment for britisn
manufactures or propose retaliatory meas
ures.
The under secretary Of state for foreign
affairs replied that any opportunity occur
ring for making favorable arrangement
regarding the tariff would be taken adyan-
tage Of but that the government could not
promise immediate action.
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Peace Congress instructions.

London. May e.--.The Berlin correspond
ent OF the STANDARD says: The United
States delegates to the peace conference
at The Hague have instructions to advance
three leading principles--the institution OF
courts Of arbitraticn, the extension of the
declaration Of Paris OF 1856 TO the non
coniiscation Of all cargoes not contra
band of war and the extension OF the
Geneva agreement TO war by sea.
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sHREwD MEXICANs.
Thousands Can BE Saved in Mailing
Advertising Matter.

Chicago. MAY S.-Some shrewd Mexicans
have hit upon a plan by which they hope
to deprive the United States government
of thousands OF dollars without being
brought to Justice. The scheme Is to gath
or IN all the second class advertising mail
matter OF large commercial houses, ship
i, TO Mexico by freight, change their
American money into Mexican money AT
the rate OF two to one, buy Mexican
stamps. then mail the matter back to the
United States. thus saving half cent on
every letter. careful examination OF
the laws, the promoters claim, have sat
listed the postal authorities that the gov
ernment is unable to do anything in the
case without legislation.
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Chonte a. n unnauct

London. May s--The United States am
bassadcr. Mr., J. II. choste. was the cen
trail figure at the annual meeting today OF
the British and Foreign Sailors society
at the Mansion House. Lord Mayor Sir
John voco Moore presided. A letter from
President Mckinley was read expressing
warm appreciation of the labors OF the So
ciety and saving; This is great year
for the Anglo-S Saxon and the sailors OF both
Nations are coming In for full share Of
praise for their splendid achievements"
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NATIVES ARE DARING.
Tear IN Railway Track Right Under
the Americans Noses.

Manila, May S.--7;4O p. m.-The Fill
pinos surprised the uni,ed States forces
at san Fernando with daring trick on
yesterday. a railroad train with one en-
CINE at each end was run almost TO the
American ouiposts and in plain sight OF
the town. Before they could be reache
a gang OF natives Eprang of the train, tore
UP several lengths OF the railway track
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A Gern,nn Confession.

Berlin. MAY s.--The Neueste Nachrichten
or this city in an article urging the en-
largement of the German naval power con-
fesses Germany is mot able to compete
with the United States at sea, quite apart
from English Intervention"
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boarded the train and steamed away SO
quickly that there was no opportunity TO
capture the raiders
The Nebraska regiment Is asking for a
temporary relief from duty. Only 3Ib men
OF this regiment are left at the 'front.'
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AUGUSTA. GA tn ee DAYS harness meet
|ens here totav and this s the ceginni z
a new southern circuit. which cont ues
pa Augusta. as fellows: No.folk. V
I 10 To- 49,; Geltlemen's Driving club, R'l-
pore. May % to IS; Prospect park, Bal il
Pre- Nav 20 to June .; Belmont course.
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wATERsPouT IN TEXAS.
A Family of Four Drowned by an
Overflow i'm the Brnzos.

OVcrHOW IN INC BTHH"S'
Dallas. Texas, May S.-A report from
benjamin Knox county, says waterspout
swept the country thirty miles west or
that place and that the family of George
Humphreys. COMPOSED of four persons,
were drowned by the sudden overflow Of
branch of the Brazos river.
Other disasters are believed TO have nap
pened in the Panhandle. but that socticp
is without wire communication.
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fEoRlA. 1.-THE State and lccal sports-
En ton nament cpens h re today at Lake
Nv PARK Five thousand Iiv b rds will e
EVeed. Arproxlp a ely $1,000 in cash ICES
aod ton to tie regular tr5p. S have been
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BALTIMORE The Womans Home ard
llelsn Miss onlIy tociety OF the Eyfn c. =
Lutheran church Of fmer can convene3
Re teday or a three GAYS session.
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NEW YORK, Frank Ern, is waite ed--to
~ George McFadden Twenty-Five round (;
,the lenox Athletic cub tonight III MT
l scale at 1873 pourd5
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WASHINGTON. The thirtv-ninth annual
|etine Of the American o ETY. OF Mechan-
T clneers VIII take plaeo he:e today.
hcludng on Thur sday.
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Thu chiefs of police OF
pelican ana Canadian cities are to lake
session of this uu ct town today.
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COLUMBUS. Ohio.--The Ohio Association
of Wholesale Grocers will hold its annual
meeting In this city today About 15l dele
gates and sitors will attend the meeting.
which will likely be held in the board Of
trade audltnrium.
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Phi adelphif z ie 6 to 0; Point Breeze track
lie IL to 49, with the kensing-
on and n Penn meetings following.
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BASEBALL TODAY. ~ National Lee que:
lshingtCn at New York; Bal imore at phil
Flphia; Cincli natl at Plttsburg.
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THE DIsPAT(z OF BUSINESS

Is greatly aided <. ae LONG DISTANCE
TELEPHONE. is the most prompt
and accurate IS 5 yet discovered. 1t
annihilates dist as well as time, brings
men widely - rated within the sound
of each other Z ice, and enables them to
transact bust 3 as IL face to face.
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ToDAY's EVENTS.

KANSAS CITY. The biennial oonven ion OF
lerica opens in convention hall here todty.
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M. ALLEN.

Rolesale Fruit Dealer. Houston, Texas,
Pr receiving large quantities OF Messina
lemons. ASK for prices.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-02-03
SOIL OF COAL ASHES.
ence with Various Plants During
the Past Season.

When we came into possession of our
present home, the side yard sloped pre-
cipitously toward the east and was
Hooded with water during every rain
fall, says writer in Vick's Monthly.
Not wishing to have the expense Of
grading, we began filling the lower side
with coal ashes and few winters suf-
feed to remedy these evils, but tradi-
ton said: "You cannot raise flowers in
ashes" therefore we fought the weeds
which we found would grow there, and
tried to be patient. This spring we de-
teFmined to try at least few of the
nardiest flowers. and results have been
sucn that l think they will be of in
terest to others. In March the ashes
were thoroughly raked and rolled. On
one side we dug a trench for sweet
peas about 16 feet in length. In this
we planted sweet pea collection.
Inc weather being very cold, they did
not terminate until late in April, and
e soon as they were well started we
grew the ashes down about them, fill
inB me trench Once a week they were
WaIered with liquid fertilizer, and July
tney reached nearly to the top Of
snear poultry netting support (six feet)
ann were covered with buds and blos-
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-02-03

come very nervous and restless. To de
lay milking at the proper time will do
more to cause Il COW to go dry before her
period than anything else. She should
also be MIXED TO the last drop. if posi-
BILE. for the last portion of milk is said to
be the richest. Still another point:
There are many ways of conducting a
dairy. Among them are: Wholesome
food, such as wheat bran, cotton seed
meal. Always be careful to keep the
cows well sailed. protected from bad
weather, giving kind handling, careful
milking, regular feeding, clean stabling,
good ventilation and plenty of pure wa
ter. In some sections we have what is
called bitter weed, which cows are fond
Of, causing the milk to become so much
affected that it is hardly fit for use. l
find that by giving the cow about two
tablespoonfuls of sugar at each meal
for two or three days the milk is entire
ly relieved of the bitter taste.-G. B.
Dillon, in Journal of Agriculture.