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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-21

Macon, Ca, Dec. 21.--Miss Lulu
Stevens. aged 50, member Of well
known family, was burned to death
yesterday. She was in room by her.
self at her residence, when In some
manner unknown her clothes caught
fire. Her screams attracted help, but
when It arrived she had been SO Sc
verely burned that death resulted She
was unable to explain how the accident
occurred.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-21
England Enlisting German Veterans

Berlin, Dec. 21.-Despite repeated
British denials, it seems to be fact
that British agents are busy in many
of the rural districts Of Germany hir-
ing veterans for service in South AZ
RIGA. The district court of Hamburg
has just issued an order for the arrest
of British agent named York for
hiring number of peasants in the
neighborhood for military service,
which, under the laws, is criminal Of
tense. There is nothing, however, to
interfere with Herr Krupp in the man
ufacture Of steel shells for the British
army.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-21
SAMUELH.
DURSTE|N'S
Segar Factory and Salcsrooms,
5 {. End Street.

A very desirable line Of season.
able gifts Tor gentlemen.
The popular Brand of "Sen Au-
ben" Cigars iii boxes of Is, 50 and
100.
Durstein's Pericctos in boxes of
Is and SOS. The manufacture of
the above brands are under person.
al supervision and the combined
excellence ofquality and workman
ship have insured their success.
Boxes Of IS cigars. at $50. and
upwards. The Beaconsfeld OF
Key West Mgr. in boxc; of Is
and 50 at $3.50 the 100. An elc.
giant selection Of gold mounted and
unmounted Meerschaum and Briar
Pipes at very moderate prices.
Cigar cases CSC. and upwards.
m okers' sets in beautiful cases
soc. and upwards.
In fact anything desira-
bic to make Papa, Brother
Joe, or Cousin Tom happy
Christmas rlorn.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-21

Refuses to Resign.

Lansing, Mich, Dec. 2l.--It is claim
ed that Inspector General Case. whose
resignation as q member of the state
military board was asked for by Gov
ernor Pingree, will refuse to resign.
as he claims to be innosent of any
crime. General Case was not present
at the session Of the board at which
the alleged crooked deal was made.
and is only contested with 1t because
Of having signed the proceedings later.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-21
DR.. Purves Unanimously Called.

DR.. Purves UnanimOuSly CaAAed.
New York, Dec. 21.-By unanimous
vote OF the congregation of the Fifth
Avenue Presbyterian church at meet
ing last night 1t was voted to extend a
call to Rev. DR.. George T. Purves,
professor of New Testament literature
and exegesis In Princeton college, to
be pastor Of the church and successor
to the late Rev. DR.. John Hall. The
salary offered is $4,000 per annum,
payable quarterly, and he is to have
the use Of the parsonage.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-21
suItan's sou-in-Law Not Arrested.

Marseilles, Dec 21.--MahmoudP asha,
the sultan's son-in-law, who recently
fed from Constantinople with his
wife's jewels and all the money he
could collect, has arrived here. The
Turkish government had telegraphed
to the French minister Of foreign az
fairs, M. Delcasse, asking for the ar
rest of the fugitive on his reaching
French territory, but the authorities
have thus far not interfered.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-21
A Raseless Murder Charge

Williamsport, Pa, Dec. 21.-Peter
Koch, of Jersey Shore, who was ar
rested on Monday on the charge of
killing William M. Marks while hunt
ing in the woods on Nov. 20, was dis
charged from custody yesterday.
There was no evidence produced to
show that the shooting was not acci-
dental, and he was completely exonor-
ated by the police.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-21
Murder at = Cider Party.

Tunkhannock, Pa. Dec. 21.--During
a quarrel at the house of william
Clark, in Lemon township, this county,
where a party of neighbors had as
sembled and were drinking cider, Dill
lis ]. Rooms was stabbed In tn jugular
vein and also in the heart, dying al
most instantly. His slayer, Otis Whip
pie, is In Jail here.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-21
The Fish Market

Powell has on his stalls In the Third
street market, white fish, goldfish steak,
Cookers. cat fish, Macker Goldfish. smeltz,
rock fish, sheepshoud, and sea trout. All
guaranteed fresh or money refunded.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-21
Fined For Shipping Dead Bodies

Fined For Shipping Dead BOdies.
Memphis, Dec. 21.-As sequel to
the recent finding of several dead
bodies at st. Louis, packed in trunks,
and being shipped by express to an
Iowa town, e. D. and Frank Thompson
were yesterday fined $3.50 each for vio-
lation of the law relating to the pau
per dead. The two men will have to
answer to three other indictments.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-21

Paris, Dec. Ala bill submitting the
Franco-American reciprocity treaty 10
the approval Of the French parliament
was introduced yesterday in the cham
Der of deputies. The government, in
an elaborate preamble, makes point
of setting forth the kindly DISPOSE
ton of the American government
which has enabled the negotiations. to
be brought to q successful conclusion"
and expiate upon the great stimulus
the treaty will give to commerce be-
tween the two governments.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-21

The Prince Of Orleans was recently
hunting In a remote mountain region Of
Steiermark. Naturally the interest Of
the surrounding populace was concentrate
ed on their princely guest, and the words,
'Prince-Prince Of Orleans" went from
mouth to mouth. After some hesitation
an upper Austrian huntsman, with the
frank and confidential manner Of his
race, approached the prince and said.
mo offense, your highness, but are yous
the son of the Maid Of Orleans?
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-21
UnKuni comp,

Americas greatest Ladiess Specific and
ladies' favorite made of he finest materials
can 10 relied on as q perfect ladies medi-
cine OF the finest and most reliable order
81 a bottle. Also sent by express. Depot
606 King rect, Whining, on, Del. Simms
Compound Pennyroyal Pills are largely
used with this remedy; cost Of both s.
making the best ladies medicine money
can buy.-ladv.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-21
Two Years For DerOulede,

Paris, Dec. 21.-M. Paul Deroulede,
president of the League of Patriots,
and who is one of the prisoners on
trial for conspiracy against the gov
ernment has been sentenced to two
years Imprisonment on the charge of
libeling senators composing the high
court Of Justice.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-21
Wilmington & MOI. r. K

| TINE TAHLkIN EFFECT, MAY tL'bj
Trains leave Wilmington (FreS,h Stross
| stationb Ter Elsmere, Junction, Moutohaaiu,
Miaterthur, Gdyeucsurt. Hranogue Cosstrt.
Chaid Ford Jnncsiou i'onopson, West Chd,tss
knhI esvllo Mvrtouvtils, Coats5gllle AM intJr,
Deaiat6stlt.ons, daily exc, It sunday. At -
/ AN. 2l5 45Jp III. Sundays only u; Ali
Am. u and % p. IN.
For WaynesDurs Junction Sprtn yhei ana
Intermediate stations, daily. except SuuiAy
ut, ~ O. ta.,2 Ii and tjJp. IN, Sundays only ~
t.vja. IN, !.lj aud - J., IN.
IorJoinlt Birl4DOro. Reailrs and lnt,r.
mediatest ittont dttiy oxcsot sunday at ~
en- and i.50p. IN, sundays only At 803 "a
and 10.
A u MCACSLAND. S1perin tsulsnts
EOWNESS BitiGIS, Dan p,B i,iJ
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-21
YOU TRY II.

u shiloh's Cough and Consumption Care
which is sold for the small prizes OF 25c., 0
an d does not cure tate the bottis back aud
wewiil letund your inoisy. sold for over u
years on this guaruatee Prics Z, and 81 ut,
Bold by N. b. Dantortt. second and Mark -
Streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-21

Queenstown, Dec. 21.-Considerabl
anxiety is felt regarding the White
Star steamer Oceanic. Captain Cam
eron, which left New York on Dec. 10.
She rs 80 hours overdue.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-21

Fargo, N. D., Dec. 21.-President H.
G. Simmons. Of Fargo college, last
night. while standing in book store.
dropped dead from heart disease. The
deceased has been a prominent figure
in Congregational work in the north
west.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-21

, Rennet Tablets for making junket and
custards. W. q. Taylor. 3O3 King street.
Five per cent. will be added to all Coun
ty Tax bills paidafter December 81. AFT
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-21

Washington, Dec 21.-General Law
ton died a poor man, although but
few beyond his circle of immediate
friends knew Of the small pecuniary
return that had come to him from his
life work in behalf of his country.
Therefore some of these friends have
thought proper now to come to the aid
of his family. A piece Of property
purchased by him as home in Cali
fornia has mortgage of half the pur-
chase price still outstanding and I'M
liquidated. Contributions will be re-
ceived by H. c. Corbin, adjutant gen.
eral; John F. Weston, acting commits
sary general; General Ludlow, Ha-
vana. and General Shafter, San Fran
cisco,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-21
Identified Their AssaiIant.

Racine, Wis, Dec. 21.-Henry F.
Corbett, who was arrested on suspicion
Of having shot Rev. David B. Cheney
and wife two weeks ago, was taken
before the Cheneys yesterday and posi-
lively identified as the guilty man.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-21
TRAINS LEAVE BROAD STREET STA
TON. PHILADELPHIA,

TRAINS LEAVE BROAD STREET STA.
TON PHILADELPHIA,
FOR THE WEST.
$50 a. m, daily. Pittshurg, Chicago, Gin
cinnNt, Louisville and ST. Louis. dim
l5 AZ a. Gar NJ, daily for plttsburs and chi.
cago. mo coaches 10 Pttsburg) LIN
tied to two Buffet Parlor Cars.
l2,20 p. m. daily, Limited" Plttsburs,
Chicago. Cleveland, Toledo, Cincinnati,
Louisville and st, Louis. Dining Car
l225 p. M, daily, Plhshurg and Clev land.
4.3O p. m, daily, Pttsburg. Chicago, Nash.
81. Louis. Dining Card
$50 p. M. daily Plttsburg and Chicago;
for Toledo, except Saturday
Louisville, Cleveland and St. Louis,
lI,gO D. m. daily, Piutsburg and Chicago:
daily for Knoxville, via Shenandoah
Valley Route. for Cleveland. except
Saturday.
cD Congressional Limited Express. All
Ves(ibue Phrlor Cars and Dining Car.
No extra fare Other than the usual run
cJ Limited Express. vestIbule Parlor
Cars, Vestlbule Passenger Coaches ald
Dining Car. No extra fare.
The Wilmington Transfer Company VIII
call for and check baggage from hotels
and residences.
For further Information, passengers are
referred TO the ticket agent at the sta
j. b. HUTCHINSON, J. r. WOOD.
General Manager. Gen. Pass. Agent
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-21

Can't be perfect health without pure
blood. Burdock Blood Bitters makes pure
blood. Tones and invigorates the whole
system.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-21

Everybody's liable to itching piles. Rich
and poor, old and voung-terrl!le the tor
turs they suff r. Only one sure Lure
Doan's Ointment Absolutely safe; can't
fail.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-21

A large stock of canaries ut Pyle's 21l
West Eighth Street
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-21
Pennsylvania Railroad.
PHILADELPHIA, WILMINGTON AN
BALTIMORE r. Il.
Schedule in effect November 10, 1899

Schedule In effect November 49, 1899
F Fo4 Ph ssyf MSiaRsea a. 5S s
$780, 7.42 $50. $50. s55, 9.35. $50. 1903 1852
| 1925 1l.S2, l1.45 a. m; '12l6 1877, 800. sill
4.5S, 5.O4, 6.O7. $50. 6.57. 7.2S. 900 and 9lt
m; 1880 sss, 100, so and j.. q 3. m; :.
For Chester (expressl, 1.57, To- $50, I.4,
l,S7, 800. 4.5s. 6.o7, 657 and 800 p. M.
M; lss9, 2s2, 40, 52s, go and 1913 p. A.:
sos SeB Dn 9ork car hrg IT, 10 essp1eST M
.l2l6 Dining Carr. 1871 Dining Carr, an,
6O7, 1920 Dining Carr, ,7.2s and GIG p. m /;
connecting via Broad Street station,
1852 a. M; 1880, 1,s7, 2s2, all, 4.5s. 5.A,
COZ, 723 9l6 and 1913 ~ M.
For Boston without change, 1912 a. M;
For Newark Center and intermediate
stations, 1877 a. M, and 6.36 p. m.
Baltimore and Washington, 49,, 800
u.s. s5S 5 5 Sc a. s H. 49, 81; i' si 3
"' Batimo 1iy, and intermediate stations.
2.S2, 4.43, 5;51 p. M; 200 night. g..
Wilmington Gexpress), $50, 100 7.25, S.s2,
1929 1928 li.ss a; M; *l2$6 ld3. iS2, sl2,
s44S 4ol 40 s 5os 5at S'g 81 s0S ;S e. 6'55'
l;2S, S17 4.O4, 4.44, GAL, 62i. S'aS, 1920 and
'O SUNDAY TRAINS.
For Philadelphia (express), 1J7 302, 40.
S55, 9S5, 9.55, 1852, ll.45 a. M; 1.37, 200,
45S. cor, 1872, 9O6 and GIG p: m.
Accommodation, 40, SIS a. m; R.4,
si f. a% shS Is jss sPa r. TO- s5
a. m; 1.37. 800, 4.5S, Sol and 9.0G p. m,
Accommodation, 10, S25 a. NJ; Eli.
200, 400, 5.26, 1928 and 10.43 p. m.
For New York (through express), 1.57,
3G2, 935 Dining carr. 9.55. 1872, II, 45 a. m;
1.37 Dining Carr, 800. 6.0l. 1922 Dining
Carl, 1923, GIG p. m, connecting via Broad
Street station, Philadelphia, 40. no, SIS
a. M; 1.37, 800, 400 AS, 6.o7, 725 and lO4S
FOR Boston, without change 1928 p. NJ.
Baltimore and Washington, 40, 500
1918 a. M: 1905, 1918. LOO. 800 5.2}. ''6.lO
GAG. 1856, Sill p. M, and LOS night.
Baltimore and Intermediate stations. 05l
p. M, 1900 night.
Leave Philadelphia. Broad Street, ,foss
a. M. l.l3, 3.l2, AL, sos, sos Cos, 1881, S.35,
lll6 lips p. M, and 1920 night
Accommodation, S.S5 9.12, 1896 a. m:
'-'''' FOR THE SOUTH.
Southern Railway.-6.46 p. m, daily,
slcepers TO New Orleans, Aiken, Memphis
and Tampa; 1856 ,. M. daily, slcepers {;
New orleans, Memphis, Nashville, via
Asheville and Hot Springs.
sleepers to Charleston, Jacksonville Port
Tampa and Macon; 1858 night, daily.
sleeoers to Richmond and Jacksonvillc.
CT esapeake & Ohio Railway, Sill o. IN. |
datlJ. dining car. and sleepers to Cinc.n-
nat!,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-21

Five yer cent will bs added on all Coun-
ty Tax bills paid after December 81. u
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-21

Five per cont. will be added toall Coun
ty Tax bills paid after December 81. tt
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-21
Eczema, Pimples. Blackheads,
and all Skin Eruptions.

Shs First saA 0aIy Sosp Ever Massisetsrsd whtsa
Fats. Grease " Dasssrsss AlkaIl.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-16
a SEVERE ENCOUNTER.

a SEVERE ENCOUNTER.
4:4O p. m.-General Lloyd Wheaton.
commanding the United States flying
column. attacked and defeated n force
of 5000 -Filipinos at Paslg this after
noon, inhicting a heavy loss upon
them.
Tho American loss was slight. The
Americans captured $50 Filipinos. Many
bodies of rebels killed In the engage
ment are floating down the river
6:55 p. m.-Irivate Fernor, of Com
pany l., Twentieth Regiment was kill
ed; Private Newman, Company f,
Twentieth Regiment, wounded: Pri-
Vate Carroll, Company a, Twenty-sec-
ond Regiment, wounded; Private Mar
shall. Company Il. Twenty-second Reg
iment, wounded; Private Coombs, Com
pany c. Twenty-second Regiment.
wounded; Private Rogers. Company l.,
Twenty-second Regiment. wounded.
FIVE HUNDRED PRISONERS.
About $50 I'ilipinos surrendered n,
the town of TaGuig TO the Washington
Regiment. and 175 Filipinos were cap
tured ut Pasig by the Twentieth Regi-
ment
THE ENEMY'S LOSS.
Our troops found Jog dead Flipinos
and 100 new graves near Pasig
me prisoners were unarmed and,
therefore, 1t is presumed they executed
their threat of throwing tt1rtr arms
into the river.
AGUINALDO NEXT.
London. March 15.-The Evening
News this afternoon publishes the fol-
lowing dispatch from Manila:
General Wheaton has completely
routed the Filipinos and has occupied
Pastg, Taguig and Pateros Several
hundred of the enemy were killed and
as many were captured.
General Otis says this is the create
victory since February 9Th. The Ameri-
cans VIII now press toward Aguinaldo's
headquarters"
OFFICIAL REPORT.
Washington, March 15.-The following
dispatch was received this morning
from General Otis:
Manila. March Is, 1899.
Adjutant General. Washlngton:
Three thousand insurgents moved
down last night to the towns of Pasis
and Pateros, on the shore of Laguanda
Bay. fronting Wheaton's troops on pa
sig river line; by heavy fighting Wheo-
ton has dislodged and driven them
back, taking 400 prisoners and inflictine
heavy loss in killed and wounded: he
reports his loss as very moderate: he
now occupies these towns with suni-
cient force TO hold them.
OTIS.
ANOTHER CABLE FROM OTIS.
Los Angeles. Cal. March ia tele-
gram to the Times from Major General
Harrison Gray Otis, dated Manila,
March 10. says:
The Twentieth Infantry had an ALL
day fight at Pasig. Three thousand re.
bells were encountered and defea ted
They were routed with heavy loss. Our
loss was small. Three hundred ana
hfty rebel soldiers were made prison
ers. Wheaton's brigade now holds the
towns of Pasig and Pateros. This news
is based upon official information. Our
river gunboats fought their way into
the lake"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-16
THE SIXTH I'M M UNES.
MUSTERED OUT AND LEAVE FOR
HOME.
(By Telegraph to virginla-Pllot.)

(By Telegraph to Vrginla-Pll
Savannah. Ga, March 15.-The Sixth
United States Volunteer Infantry (im-
munes) was mustered out here to-day
1t was white regiment. The men
were from North Carolina, Tennessee
ana kentucky. In consequence of the
regiment having seen service in Porto
hlco, the men received two months
extra pay. They were paid this morn-
ing. Each private received an average
OF Sl25. Discharge papers were given
the men at the time they got their
wages Five special trains over four
roads left the city tonight for the ac-
commodation of the cx-soldiers Dur
ing the day the men behaved excel
iehtly. AS one train WAS pulling out
tonight there was Il liberal discharge
OF IRE arms. 1t was reported that there
nad been IA riot and that The regulars
nad been ordered out but that was
incorrect. It seems that some of the
men in cNurberance of gladness ut hav-
ing escaped military discipline. celc-
prated by firing pistols into the air and
shouting. About 100 shots were fired
NO damage was done and no arrests
made. Four of the trains left with
ulLer absence of bniStnrnlis dnmnnstrn-
ton There was minimum of drunk
enness and no disorderly conduct of
any sort in the city.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-16
kNOWN- NORFOLK.

Late in 1895. or early in 1897, the
yacht Norma touched At Norfolk. Here
she got IN trouble and was libelled for
repairs aud provisions furnished. She
was released. the matter fixed up, and
after Il couple of weeks delay the
yacht proceeded.
Commodore Weaver married a lady
from Suffolk. ana Mrs. Weaver was,
at the time the yacht was here, 4
passenger aboard her. subscriptions
were taken UP FOR a book Of art aud
descriptive writing by the newspaper
men of the party. which was to be de-
liNercd through the American News
Company. Whether this contract was
carried out is not known.
y number of newspaper men We're en-
;ertaiacd aboard the vessel while here,
and the papers n the time were iillc1
with sensational accounts of the Cons
modore's alair and the yachts cx-
periencts.
Weaver visited Norfolk frequently,
and was well known in this section.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-16

cans. who boast so much about free
dom. are trying to make their poor peo-
pie slaves
The F'ilipinos were fighting for lib
erty long before the United States came
into existence" remarked Lopez. land
they are not going to give up the bat
tie because the taskmasters have been
changed from Spanards to North
Americans. Our cry is liberty or
DEATH"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-16

Of water y. j. Weaver Is registered "a
her owner.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-16
LIBERTY OR DEATH.
AGONCILLO'S SECRETARY SPEAKS
FOR THE FILIPINOS.
(By Telegraph 10 v!rglnlnn-Pllo,,

New York. March 15-Sixto Lopez.
the secretary of Agoncillo, the repre-
sentative of Aguinaldo. leader of the
Filipinos, with DR.. Jose Lopsada, a
member of the Filipino junta sailed for
Southampton to-day on the American
liner st. Paul. They refused to dis
cuss national affairs within the juris-
diction of the United States, but said
that they were sorry that the "Amerl-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-16
MALOIos WHICH WILL SOON BE ATTACKED.

Maoo the capital
me The
II
picture n
ana in which Aguinaldo headquarters - ~ 1850
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-16
DESCRIPTION.

The Norma is wooden schooner Of
about So tons. She is los feet eigh,
inches long over ali. and % feet inches
on the water line. she has 81 feet Z
inches beam, and draws II fees inches
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-16
WHEATON GAINS
ANOTHER VICTORY
Several Engagements With
the Philippines.
FIVE HUNDRED PRISONERS
Stubborn Fight and Brilliant Sue
cess at Pasig.
AGUlNALDO TO BE ATTACKED

whentoh's Flying Column Defeats
Two Thousand FIiIpinos, Innict-
ing Heavy Loss Upon Them-About
Five Hundred of the Enomy Were
Either Captured or Surrendered
Aner lhrowinG Their Arms I'm the
River Pnsir, Tnquig nnd PaterOs
Now Press Forward Toward
AeuinnIdo's Headquarters ut Mn-
Inlos-GencrnI OTIS Official Report
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-16
tByTelcgraph to virglnian- Pnot)

Manila, March 15.-12:40 p. m.-Gen-
eral Wheaton's brigade continues the
work of clearing out the rebels around
Pasig. The Washington Volunteers
have captured and burned Pateros,
meeting with IL sharp fire from the en-
envy while crossing the river.
To-day's fighting was like that of the
past week, the insurgents occasional
ly making n stand. but eventually flee
ing.
Their loss is supposed to have been
small, as the Americans were unable
to see the enemy in the thickets.
The progress OF the American adj
vance Is slow.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-16
OTHER TELEGRAPH PAGE 6.

Continued on sixth Pase.>
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-08-12
Important to Public Schools.

The patrons of the public schools
of Grant parish will take notice that
the school fund will be distributed for
four years on the enumeration Of chill
dren as made this year.
The patrons and trustees OF the
sAveral schools will ascertain if the
assessor has enumerated all the chill
dren. if not send me O list of those
not enumerated on or before Aug.
10th, as the State board will meet on
21st to approve the enumeration.
This is very important and trust
it will have the proper attention by
parents and trustees
IA. WILLIAMS, Supt.