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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-06
ATL ANTIc CITY.

lantic City via Pennsylvania X. X.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company has
arranged for another low-rate Sunday ex-
cursion to Atlantic City on Sunday, Septem-
ber 10.
A special train will be provided, running g
on schedule given below to and from Atlantic
City via the Delaware River Bridge. the only
all-rate route, without change of cars, thus
avoiding the transfer through Philadelphia.
Special Excur
leaves. Rate.
Shenandoah ........... .......... 425 A. NJ. $3.50
Track ville.... ................... 435 2 35
Returning special train will leave Atlantic
City 800 p. M. same day, making same stops.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-06

Consumption is preventable? Science has
proven that, and also that neglect is suicidal.
The worst cold or cough can be cured with
Shiloh's Cough and Consumption Cure. Sold
on positive guarantee for over fifty years.
Sold by P. d. Kirliu on guarantee.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-06
FOUR DOCTORS FAIL
Is months in a chair.
A Specialist also fails to even relieve
a bad case of Asthma.
The BRAZILIAN BALM instantly re-
lieYes and effects a Radical Cure.
Shaker Station, G., 1'eb. 5, 1900.

Brazilian Balm
has done on
ders for me, after
suffering D years
with Asthma. ]
received no hell
from four of our
local physicians,
and a specialist
in Hartford, wht
is at the head @
the hospital and
receives all the
critical cases il.
t h e adjoin i Ii 9
counties. For Is
months / never
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-06

The marriage of james Donnely, of Phila-
delphia, and Miss Mamie Collins, of Cen
tralia; and Mr.. Campbell, of Mt Carmel, and
Miss Bridget O'Connor, of Centralia, will be
celebrated in the near future.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-06

warmer; fresh southerly winds.
Sunrise, $40; sunset. $3.50; length
of day, 12h., Som. moon rises. 7:15 a.
m; moon sets. Gal D. IN.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-06
THIS wnAraER.

High pressure in the southeast and
general low pressure elsewhere, ex-
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-06

No need to fear sudden attacks of cholera
infantum, dysentery. diarrhoea, summer
complaint of any sort if you have Dr..
Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry in the
medicine chest
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-06
IF YOUR EYES
EASILY TIRE

Or if your head aches there is need
of glasses. Sometimes an oculist
IS needed, more often an optician
We are here to serve you and to
determine the safe and comfortable
course for you to pursue.
IF you will come to us our price
for the glasses will be reasonable.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-06

EOR RENT,--A stable on South Market alley.
L Will accommodate several horses Suitable
for livery stable Apply to Michael Pribula,
2f6 East Centre street 9-2-6t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-06

ESTATIs of Margaret d. Davies, late Of the
II borough of Shenandoah, Schuylkill county,
Pennsylvania deceased.
Letters testamentary on said estate having
been granted to the undersigned, all persons
indebted to said estate requested to make
immediate payment, and those having claims
or demands against the same will present them
without delay for settlement to
THOMAS J. DAVIES,
EVAN j. DAVIES,
Executors
Shenandoah, Pa, Aug. 2, 1899. scot oaw
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-06

EOR SALE--Most desirable dwelling on West
IT Centre street, bath, water closet, sewerage,
two houses on rear of lot. Valuable business
property, two stores, North Main street. Two
houses on East Coal street. Little cash required.
Fine house in Brownsville. Apply to
j. CLAUDE BROWN,
Attorney-at-law,
7-29-H Cor. Centre and White streets.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

WANTED-A servant girl to do general
w housework. Apply at No. North Main
street. g-63t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-06
The Reer PeonIe Win,

PILLS will dispel the blues" "
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-06

loR RENT.-A well equipped blacksmith
II shop with all the necessary tools and
machinery for wheelwright and horseshoeing
reasonable price. Apply at 100 North Main
street. 94-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-06

NOTICE.-Desirable properties for sale. APP
~ ply. to s. g. NJ. Hollopeter, attorney
Shenandoah. s.Vltf
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DOR RENT-Cheap, the fruit stand at the
Il corner of Centre and White streets. Also
itde nysISom a., dwellnE a. Idy soutn SGrdn street
Purcell, 11s West Oak street, Shenandoah Lot
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ORPHANS COURT SALE.

Shenandoah, Pa, Aug. 2. 1899. ~ 81 -
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-12-21
MINOR NEWS ITEMS.
For the Week Ending Dee. 20.

/
The national bank of Port Jarvis. y.
| Y, closed it's doors.
The proposed strawboard combine
4 has been abandoned.
Seven persons lost their lives in a
tenement house fire in New York.
The business portion of the city of
Florence, S. c., was swept by flames.
Mataafa has been made king of Sa-
moa by the Germans and trouble has
been renewed.
Noah b. Bacon celebrated his one
hundredth birthday at his home in
Des Moires, la.
The Illinois supreme court declared
void the anti-department store ordi-
nance of Chicago.
Three men robbed the passengers on
a Missouri Pacific sleeping car near
Kansas City, Kan.
The Pennsylvania Railroad COM
pany has decided to pension aged EN-
ployes of the road.
Mrs. Julia Osborne. wife of the late
DR.. John Osborne, died at Ligonier,
Ind, aged 1O5 years.
In a railway collision at Vincennes,
Ind, ten persons, mostly women, were
injured, one fatally.
DR.. Garrigues told the New York
Academy of Medicine that one person
in 200 is buried alive.
William II. Carpenter. author, poet
and editor, died at his home in Baltl-
more, aged Sc years.
The Comedy theater, one Of the pio-
neer show houses in San Francisco,
was destroyed by fire.
The Charles A. Voegeler company,
patent medicine manufacturers in
Baltimore Md, has failed.
DR.. f. j. Finney, inventor of the
trolley system for propelling street
cars, died at Fox Lake, Wis.
The Produce Exchange Trust COM
pany in New York suspended bust
ness, with $l1 ,649, 900 liabilities.
Fire completely destroyed the fac
tory of the Duluth (Minn.) Boot and
Shoe company, the loss being $780,
900.
Nelson Hamilton and his three chill
dren were burned to death near ALI
ance, Ky, by the burning of their
home.
In the Seventh district of Kentucky
June W. Gayle (dem.) was elected
congressman to succeed the late Evan
+. Settle.
n. S. Peverill, charged with recruit
ing men for service with the British
army in South Africa, was arrested in
Rochester, n. Y.
Eugene 7. Gillespie died at Green
vile, Pa, aged A years. He repre-
sented the Twenty-ffth district in
congress in the session of 1So1-o3.
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QUAKER CITY WINS.
The Republican National Convention
10 Meet in Philadelphia
June 10 Next.

Washington, Dec. 1G.-The republican
national convention will be held at
Philadelphia on Tuesday, June 10 next
The place and date were decided upon
by the national republican committee
Friday after friendly contest for the
honor of entertaining the convention
between the city selected, Chicago, st.
Louis and New York. The final vote
stood; Philadelphia, a; Chicago, %.
The proceedings throughout were en-
thusiasuc and harmonious, every speech
that was made emphasizing the fact
that President Mckinley will be re-
nominated and that the convention will
be in effect simply a ratifica ton meet
ing
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-12-21
SPECIAL SESSION BEGUN.
Michigan Legislature Assemblies Mt
Call of Govern
Of Constitution Wanted

Lansing, Mich, Dec. 10. - The Mich
igan legislature met in special session
at noon in response to the call of Gov.
Pingrce. The governors object is to
secure passage of a joint resolution pro-
viding for submission to the people at
the general election next November Of
an amendment to the state constitution
placing railways upon the same basis
for taxation as all other property. At
present the railroads pay specific tax
es upon gross earnings.
Lansing, Mich, Dec. 2O.-In the
house Tuesday the committee on ju-
dietary reported out the joint reso-
luton providing for an amendment to
the state constitution permitting the
passage of an act changing the taxa
ton of railroads from specific, as at
present, to general taxation upon
their value. 1t was reported without
recommendation. The resolution viii
require 81 votes in the house and %
in the senate to carry.
In the senate a resolution to adj ourn
to-day until the 27th was tabled by a
vote of 10 to 10. \ resolution express
ing sympathy for the Beers and calling
on the president to act as arbitrator
between the two warning nations. was
defeated \ copy of the house joint
resolution was introduced and re-
ferred TO the committee on judiciary,
and in The committee discussion it was
found that it did not meet the approval
Of a single member
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-12-21
PICKED HIS MEN.
Full List of the Chnirmen of Com
mittees N the House selected
by speaker Henderson.

Washington, Dec. 10. - The chairmen
of the various committees as announced
by Speaker Henderson Monday are as
follows:
Elections No. Robert W. Tayler Ohio.
Elections No. 2--Walter l.. Weaver, Ohio.
Elections No. 3-William 5. Mesick, Mich
igan.
Ways and Means-sereno E. Payne, New
York
Appropriations-Joseph c. Cannon, nli-
nois.
Judiciary-George W Pay, New York.
Banking and urrency-Marriott Brosius,
Pennsylvania.
Coinage. Weights and Measures-James
Southland Ohio.
Interstate and Foreign Commerce-Wil-
liam Z. Hepburn, Iowa.
Rivers and Harbors-Theordore e. Bur
ton, Ohio.
Merchant Marine and Fisheries-C. H.
Grosvenor, Ohio
Agricultural. w. Wadsworth, Ne"
York
Foreign Affairs-R r. Hit. Illinois.
Military Afairs--J. A. T. Hull, Iowa.
Naval Affairs-C. A. Boutelle, Maine
Post Offices and Post Roads-E. f. Loud
California.
Public Lands-J. f Lacey, Iowa
Indian Affairs. S Sherman, New
York.
Territores-W. S. Knox. Massachusetts,.
Insular Anairs-H. a. Cooper Wiscon-
sin
Railways and Canals-Charles A. Chick
ering. New York.
Manufactures-G W Faris Indiana.
Mines and Mining-R. O. Crump, Mich
igan.
Public Buildings and Grounds-D. II,
Mercer. Nebraska.
Pacific Railroads.&c.. II. Powers, Yer
mont.
Levees and Improvement of Mississippi
River-R Bartholdt. Missouri
Education--G A. Grow, Pennsylvania.
Labor. j. Gardner, New Jersey.
Mlitia-B. f. Marsh Illinois.
Patents-W. S Herr, Ohio.
Invalid Pensions-C. A. Sullowa, New
Pensions-H. c. Loudenslager New Jer-
sey.
Claims-J V. Graft. Illinois.
War Clams-T. II. Mahon, Pennsylvania.
Private Land Claims-G. w Smith, lii
nois.
District of Columbia-J w. Babcock,
Wisconsin
Revision of the Laws-V. Warner, Iii
nois.
Reform in the Civil service-F. II. Gnlett,
Massa chusetts.
Election of President. Vice President and
representatives IN congress-. h. CorIlsS,
Michigan.
Irrigation of Arid Lands-T. II. Tongue,
Oregon.
immigration and Natura!ization-W. b.
Shattuc, Ohio.
Ventilation and Acoustics-G. w. Prince,
illinois.
Expenditures in the State Department
w A. Smith, Michigan.
Expenditures in the Treasury Depart
nent-R G. Cousins, Iowa.
Expenditures in the War Department
W. w. Grout, Vermont.
Expenditures in the Navy Department |
!. +. Stewart, New Jersey.
Expenditures in the Post Office Depart |
nent-I p. Wanger, Pennsylvania.
Expenditures in the Interior Department |
C. G. Curtis, Kansas.
Expenditures in the Department of JUS |
ice-J. +, Dolliver. Iowa.
Expenditures in the Department of Agli- !
w, Gillet New York
Expenditures on Public Buildings-R. J. |
Gamble, South Dakota.
Accounts-M. Bun Rhode Island
Select Committee on Census-A. j. Hop |
.ins, Illinois.
Library-A. c. Harmer Pennsylvania.
Printing!. J.. Heatwole, Minnesota. |
Enrolled Bills-W. +. Baker. Maryland.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-12-21
Murder and Lynching.

Dunbar, Pa. Dec. 20.-Sanford White,
superintendent of construction of the
w. j. Rainey Coke company, was shot
and killed by David Pierce. a colored
employe. Pierce then fled to the noun
tains, followed by an angry mob. He
was discerned in hiding and riddled
with bullets. Death was instantaneous.
There was great excitement.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-12-21
Sentence COMMITTED.

Washington, Dec. 1S.-The president
has commu.ed to imprisonment for 90
years the capital sentence imposed by
eourt-martial upon four American sol
diers, members of a Washington regi-
ment, in the Philippines for criminal as
sault upon native women. The names
of the soldiers are Scarborough, Conine,
McBennett and Donhoffer
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-12-21
Pleads Guilty.

Osceola, la, Dec. 16.-MrS. Julia Cros-
by was called for trial Friday on the
charge Of numbering her husband, Mich
olas Crosby, at their home at Wood
bine by shooting him. She pleaded
guilty. The shooting resulted from
family differences and the case attract
ed wide attention. She will be SEN
fenced. il is understood, to 20 years
imprisonment
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-12-21
Revolution Crushed.

Washington, Dec, ia dispatch
to Senior Pulido, the Venezuelan
charge, states that the revolution is
crushed and Hernandez force is COM
pletely destroyed, Details are not
given. Senior Puldo regards the in
formation such as to justify the belief
that the disorder in Venezuela is at
an end, and that peace will be re-
stored.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-12-21
Stars Instead of Stripes,

Washington, Dec. 2O.-The postmas-
ter general has ordefed that hereafter
the length of service as letter carriers
shall not be Indicated on the uniforms
of carriers by stripes, but by stars,
For five years service they will wear
one black silk star; two stars for ten
years: one red silk star for Is years
and two for %; one silver star for %
years, two for 80; one gold star fer
IS and two for 40 years.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-12-21
Cnptives Arrive.
Noted Engineer Dead.

Montreal, Dec. 1S.-Walter Shanly, a
well-known civil engineer, died Sunday
a, his home in this city, aged so years.
He constructed the Hoosac mountain
tunnel and was general manager of the
Grand Trunk for four years. He was
associated with the development of the
ST. Lawrence canal system.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-12-21
viii Help the Banks.

Washington, Dec. 19.-The secretary
of the treasury has decided to it,
crease the deposit of cash in national
bank repositories to the sum of $780,
00o,00O and possibly S40,OOOOOO on the
banks depositing with the government
United States bonds as security.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-12-21

and light yellow raincoat, He was
also easily distinguishable because of
his commanding stature.
The sharpshooters directed several
close shots, which clipped the grass
near by. His staff officers called Gen
Lawton's attention to the danger he
was in, but he only laughed, with his
usual contempt for bullets.
Suddenly he exclaimed: Il am shot"
clenched his hands in a desperate effort
to stand erect, and fell into the arms
of staff officer.
Orderlies rushed across the field for
surgeons, who dashed up Immediately,
but their efforts were useless. The body
was taken to a clump of bushes and laid
upon a stretcher, the familiar white
helmet covering the face of the dead
general.
Almost at this moment the cheers of
the American troops rushing into San
Mateo were mingling with the rifle vol
leys.
GRIEF OF His Troops.
After the fight six stalwart cavalry
rying the litter on their shoulders, the
staff preceding with the colors, and
cavalry escort following. The troops
filed bareheaded through the building
where the body was laid, and many
tear fell from the eyes of the men who
had long followed the iatrepid Lawton.
The entire command was stricken with
.t,r |, a., l,,l
a personal loss.
Owing to the condition of the coun-
try, which is impossible so far as We
hicles are concerned, the remains could
not be brought to Manila Tuesday. Mrs.
Lawton and the children are living in a
government residence formerly occu-
pied by Spanish general.
After three hours shooting the Fill
pinos were dispersed into the noun
tains. Col. Lockett took command
when Gen. Lawton fell.
Officially Confirmed.
Washington, Dec 20.--The war de-
partment has received the following
official confirmation Of the killing of
Gen. lawton near San Mateo, Luzon:
"Maaiia-Gen, Lawton engaged in driv-
ing insurgents from San Mateo section of
country northeast of Manila. killed instant
~ al $3.50 yesterday morning. great loss
TO us and his country,
(SigneU otis"
Gen. Lawton's death was great
shock to the officers of the war depart
ment TO nearly all of whom he was
known personally. Hitherto his luck in
battle had been marvellous, He had
been in hundreds of skirmishes and
midnight attacks He was regarded as
a man of action and of splendid cour-
age, but was not considered reckless
He never exposed his men without due
consideration of the risks and the stake
His men knew this and would unhesi-
tatingly follow his lead under what
seemed to be the most desperate con-
ditions. The Indians came to know him
as the most active. yicilant. wary ard
determined Of foes. and his pursuit and
capture of Geronimo the famous
Apache chieftain, has gone down to
history as one Of the understandable
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-12-21
won $1,000, 900 Between Them.

New York, Dec. 2O.-While Wall
street spectators bewailed the losses
by the shrinkage in the value of the
stocks they held, every one of them
agreed that the two biggest winners
were James L. Keene, S2,5O0,0OO, and
Mrs. James Il. Keene, S2,500,000.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-12-21
Wife and Children Perish.

Conway, Ark, Dec. %. - Tuesday
near Greenbrier the residence of
George Roberts was burned and his
wife and two small children were ere
mated. Mrs. Roberts was i'll and it
is supposed was asleep. The children
were too small to give the alarm.
Roberts was away from home.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-12-21
Nine Sailors Lost.

Saut Ste. Marie, Mich, Dec. IS
Whaieback barge lis. which has been
missing on Lake Superior since Wednes-
day last, was on Sunday given up for
lost, with her crew Of nine men.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-12-21

Waukesha. Wis, Dec. 20.-The jury
in the Eckert murder case found George
Eckert guilty of murder in the second
degree and recommended mercy of the
court. Eckert killed his wife by shoot
ing her August 25 last while in fit of
Jealous rag
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-12-21
Boston Bank Closes.

Boston, Dee. 1S.-The failure of the
John p. Squire company, of Cam
bridge, the largest pork packers in
New England, for 100000, caused
the Broadway national bank in this
city to close its doors.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-12-21
Dewey's Cinnamon.

Washington, Dec. 2o.-Admiral Dew
ey has renewed his request that
the Chinese who served with him
during the battle of Manila bay be
given the right to enter tn. United
States free Of restrictions.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-12-21
LID INTO ANOTHER TRAP.
Gen. Butler Meets with a Serious
Reverse in Trying to Cross
the Tugela River.
Beers RAIN BULLETS ON THE BRITISH.
England Is Aroused and Sends Field
Marshal Roberts and Gen. hitch-
cner to the Front-Enormous Loss
es Reported-Lntest News from the
scene of strife.

London. Dec. 16.-Gen. Butler, in a
dispatch to the war office, tells of seri-
Gus reverse near Colenso while attempt
ing to cross the Tugela river, which is
looked upon as the worst event that has
trauspired in the South African cam
paign. The British troops were again
led into a trap. Unable to withstand
the furious raining of bullets from
Boer rifles. the British were forced to
retreat. and besides heavy losses in
killed and wounded II big guns were
left behind.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-12-21
EtN the Date.

Washington, Dec. 20.-February Il
has been fixed as the time for the meet
ing of the democratic national Commit
tee in this city, when the date end place
Of the national convention will be
agreed unon.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-12-21
---7.--
\ Christmas Gift.

Cleveland, O.. Dec. 20.-At the request
of Senator NJ. \. Hanna the Little Con-
solidated street railway, of which he
is president, will distribute $1,000
among employees as Christmas gift.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-12-21
Sentenced to Death,

Galesburg. H., Dec. IS. - Charles
LindewaI was convicted Of the murder
of Peter Bollenbach here. The jury re
turned a verdict imposing the death
Denalty
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-12-21
Denth of Lieut., Drumby.

Washington, Dec. 1S.-Lieut. Thomas
NJ, Brumby, flag lieutenant to Admiral
Dewey during the Manila campaign,
who has been i'll with typhoid fever for
several weeks, died at Garfield hospital
shortly after six o'clock Sunday even
inp
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-12-21
The Whent Crop,

Washington, Dec 16.-The statistic
clan o; the department of agriculture
reports the wheat crop of tine United
States for 1899 at 547 SOC, 900 bushels,
or 1913 bushels per acre.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-12-21

Beloit, Wis, Dec. 1G,-John A. Ruble,
famous as trap and wing shot, who
has participated in all great shotgun
contests of the country, died Friday.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-12-21
Of for CuI,u.

New York, Dec. IS Maj. Gen. Leon
ard Wood, the newly appointed gov
ernor general Of Cuba, sailed Saturday
for Havana.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-12-21

In July 1855, he was chosen for the i'm
portant duty of opening the military OPP
erations against the Spaniards by the cap
ture of Caney and the interception OF the
Spanish reenforcements then nearing San
tiago de Cuba
Gen. Lawton sailed for the Philippine is
ands on the transport Grant January 49,
1899 His distinguished services in the
Philippines are recent history. He received
a special message Of thanks from President
Mckinley after his capture of San Isidro.
Aguinnldo in Disguise.
Manila, Dec. 1S--The following dis
patch, dated December Is, has been re-
ceived from a correspondent at Lacag
province of North Tlocos:
Natives at Manitong, province of North
Tocos, report that Aguinaldo. in disguise
and accompanied by several of his gem
erals. left Mantong last Saturday, with
500 men. going in the direction Of SalsOna.
from which point he intended to proceed
70 Cabugaon, province of Cagayan,
AN insurgent major claiming to be in
command of 100 Filipiuos, who have been
guarding 20 American prisoners at Cabu-
gaon, surrendered He wrote his captains
10 deliver the prisoners to Gen. Young.
American Prisoners safe.
Manila. Dec. 1890 a NIT is Of
ports that he believes the American
prisoners, including Lieut.. Gilmore, are
now in the hands of the United States
troops. Lieut.. Col. Howsee and Mai.
Hunter have been operating with small
commands in North Ilocos province.
and it is supposed that one of these
has effected the release of the Ameri-
cans. The report has not yet been
verified.
Cpptives Arrive.
Manila, Dee. t9.-Gen. Peua, of the
Spanish army, 60 Spanish officers and
coo men, who had been held captive
by the Filipinos, and Gen. Conception,
the rebel leader, and his staff, who
were recently captured by the Ameri-
cans, have arrived on the transport
Uranus.