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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-24

FUNERAL The funeral of the late
John H. Greene took place this mora
ing from St. Msry'5 Church. The ser
vices were conducted by Rev. Father
Cutler, and the pallbearers we're Messrs.
G. A. Mushbach, G. c. Carlin, @. Bead
helm, L. G. Barley, NJ. B Harlow, John
Lynch and Thomas McDsrmott. a
large number of the friends and nC-
qusintances of the deceased attended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-24

SUDDEN DEATK.-Captain Sidney J.
Stewart, of the steamer Occoqusn, died
suddenly on his steamer at Glymont,
Yesterday. The deceased was wei 9
known in this city, where he had rele-
tiyes. He wss socialable and popu
lar gentleman, aud the news of his
death has been received with regret by
all who knew him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-24
Volcanic Eruptions

Are grand, but Skin Eruptions rob
life of iov. Bncklen's Arnica Saive
cures Old Running and Fever Sores,
Ulcers. Boils, Felons, Corns, Warts
Cuts, Bruises, Scalds, Chopped Hands
Chil6lains. BestFiie cure on earth
Drives out Pains and Aches. Only z
cts, box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by
E. S. Leadheater Il Sons, Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-24

The JEWISH New YEAR.-Kish
Hasnaua, the Jewish New Year $500,
will fall on Tuesday, September 5,
somewhat earlier than usual. 1t will
be followed week later by Yom Kip
pur, the Day of Atonement, which is
the greatest Jewish fest day. Services
will be held in the Synagogue, on
WASHINGTON street, on both occasions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-24

"DeWitt's Little Early Rsers did mo more
good Than all blood medicines and other
pills" writes Geo. H. Jacobs, of Thompson.
Conn. Prompt pleasant, never grpe.-they
cure constipation, arouse the torpid liver to
action and give You clean blood, steady
norves, a clear brain and healthy appetite.
Edgar WarGeld, jr., corner King and Pitt
atraeia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-24

7 Mems White Undershrts, siza 40. Price
25c Now 15c
Mems Fancy Unde'shirts, size al. Price
Csc. Eow 35c
&c Mems Balbrggan Undershirts, sizea
7.3S 8 40; half sleeves. Price SOC. Now
80 Ladies' Pink and Blue Jersey Ribbed
Vests, size 5. Price 15c. Now 10c.
Az Ladies' White Ribbed Yeats, size 4
Price Zoe. Now 64c.
1 lot of Mems Silk Front Shirts, size 14lb
Now SOC
lot of Children's Ribbed Vests sizes %
and "a. Now Sc.
II pair w. D. Corse.s, sizes "a and %
Price Toe Now SOC
81 pair Ladies' Black Silk Mitts. Price
25c. Now 15c
SO pair Ladies Tan and Black Silk Mitts
of high grade Prices SOC and 75c Now
30.
Ga Ladies' Embroidered Handkcrshicfs.
Price 15c. Now 10o.
S Mems Unlaundered Shirts size 4.15 and
ZIG. Now 2Oc Not the kind worn by the
As;ors or GOulds.
7 Mems Sweaters. Prices SOC and 75c.
Now 25c.
5 Ladies' Union Suits. Now Soc.
. pair Ladies BACK Lace Hose. size 90.
Price 50c. Now 35c.
is pair ladies Black Lisla Thread Hose
size 10. Price 25c. Now DC.
s pair Ladies Tan Lisle Thread Open Work
Hose, size S. Ptice 3jc. Nov 25c.
9pair Lades' Fancy Striped Hose. size g..
Price soc. Now 3d.
: pair Ladies' Fancy Scotch Striped Hose,
size s. Price soc. Now 26c.
81 pair Chidren's Black Lace Hose, sizes
5 and 51b Price 25c.
lot Ladies' Assorted Belts. Choice 15c.
1 lot Mems Black Belts Now loo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-24

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cures dyspepsia be.
cause its ingredients are such that 1t can't
help doing so. The public can rely upon it
as master remedy for all disorders arising
from imperfect DIGESTION. '-Jsmes NJ. Thomas
NJ. D. III American Journal of Heslth, N: Y.
Edgar War6eld, jr., corner king sud Pitt
sLrestg,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-24

RoB1NsoN's CIRCUS The spectacle
of Solomon, his Temple and the Quet
of Sheba, is realistically depiced, IN
John Robinson's worlds exposition.
The show will be here Tuesday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-24

SENT TO THE CHAIN GANG John
Bryant, colored, was before the Mayor
this morning charged with aeaaulting
VIM. Jones, also colored He was
iued $40, aud in default OF payment
sent to the chain gang for 80 days.
The younger Bryant was fined q like
sum yesterday for being a party to the
assault, it appearing ttaS both father
and son "double-teamed" on Jones.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-24
NO CURE---NO PAY.

That is the way all druggists sell GROVES
TASTELES3 CHILL TONIC for Chills and
Malaria II is simply Iron and Quinine in q
tasteloss form. Children love it Adult,
prefer it to bitter nauseating Tonics. Price
soc. Sold by Richard Gibson, corner Alfred
and King streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-24

10 tbe II. ,VVuowing new books have been added
0pep 00. n Library; 1000 70. SO Tho
q. Tx question %s Elizabeth Robin; 1000 va.
l0)0a L ~ nS OF Monies. L. B. Walford;
Ii G0 w. % Msreery, George EbeIs; 1000
Qctsye IT, a Save to Duty, and Other Tales,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-24
WANTED.
AUCTION SALES.
BANKRUPTCY SALE OF ENGIN

BANKRUPTCY SALE OF ENGINE
ID BOILER, &C.
By virtue Of an order of the Supreme Court
of the District of Columbia. holding Court
OF Bankruptcy, passed on the 10th day of
August, 1899, in bankruptcy cause in said
court, No so. wherein James A. Hoffman is
the bankrupt and wherein l have been sp-
pointed trustee OF the bsnkrupts estate,
will offer at public sale at No. 113 King
street. in the city of Alexsnd,ia, Virginia, on
the oath day of August, 1899, at one o'clock
III the following property belonging TO
the estate of said bankrupt, free and clear of
ali liens and membranes, to wit: One
Sn;ce Mill. one Six-horse Power Engine, one
Ice Box and Fixtures, one Steam Chest. two
Sausage Machines, one Boiler, one Mani
grsnh. Office Desk and Fixtures.
RF. KNOX, Trustee in Bankruptcy.
aug10 IS
Tho above sale is postponed until Sep.
tember 5 next at same place and hour.
eDoOS re
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-24
altxanaris @azette.
,.rsnAy EVENING, AUG. pa 1899
LOCAL MATTERS.

romorrow st 500 m. and
>an f'i E.45 High water at 1913 a. IN.
=. 1917 p NJ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-24
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
Summer
Reductions.

It's our custom TO mark down all small lots
Of summon goods remaining in stock in the
month of August. The low prices placed on
the different articles give special mo-
mentum towards making rapid sales. In
many instances the quantity is small and the
prices exceedingly low. A high grade of
goods at q low figure is something not secur-
ed every day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-24

.,THgB fRoBABrLITIEs.-For this
M a;r tonight; Friday showers and
'e'ii u ' .,,rms III the sftcnoon or night;
t'lsp north 90 east winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-24

Boys Hard to-wear- out Hose at 15c, in
Sizes 6 to 10, is one of the wonders tho of
age We invite all mothers of an economical
inclination to view this remarkable prodigy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-24
Gs- GOODS DELIVERED IN ALEXAN.
DPT1
PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS..
OFFICE CITY SCHOOL BOARD,
" Alexandria, Va, Aug. 10, 1899
Sealed proposals will be received By the
Clerk of the City School Board, for the Com
mittee on Finance and Accounts. until
THURSDAY, 4ugust 81, at ~ o'clock M.
for furnishing EIGHTY TONS or more of
WHITE ASH COAL-ffty nut and thirty
stove sze-snd FIFTY.FIyE TONS o.
CUMBERLAND COAL-.for the public
schools
Algo TEN GOODS of SAWED and SPLIT
PINE WOOD.
Both coal and wood to be delivered and
stored as needed.
Proposals to be addressed to the Clerk OF
the City School Board. aug24 1w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-24

Clearance Sale of Hats.
Our entire remaining stock of Straw bats
has been reduced to close them out, in order
to make room for the coming fall styles.
Some very excellent values will be found
among the following:
Black Milan and Rough Straw Hats, very
excellent quality; neat and stylish.
soc Each.
Regu lar value, 75c to $3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-24

Children's White Sun Bonnets, some dotted
Swiss, others plain; made fluffy with rufles
around face; edged with lace.
SOC Each Reduced from 81 and $3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-24

Rough Riders, finest Milan straw with
quill; blue, brown and black.
SO Each. Reduced from SIS.
Second floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-24

Shirt Waist Surprises.
Ideal Shirt Waists at the following prices;
One lot 39c, now 25c.
One lot SOC, now 39c.
One lot SOC, now 49c.
One lot White Pique CSC, now 49c-
One lot Colorod Waists SOC.
White Lawn Waists 49c, CSC, $1.24 and
$1.49.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-24
E. Nj. ANDERSON,
DEALER IN

DICKLING AND PREsERvING.-If you
L want your pickles to keep good use pure
APPLE VINEGAR. There are hundreds OF
families who will certify to the purity and
strength Of the Apple Vinegar sold BIZ me for
tho past five years. 1t is disappointing 10
open jar Of preserves in winter and nrd it
spoiled If you will seal by pouring melted
ne on Top of fruit it will insure it,
keeping. Pure Parafiine 10 cents per H.
z NJ ANDERSON
aup23 st Cor. Duke & st. Assph SITS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-24

mob RENT.-An eight room three story
L BRICK RESIDENCE, POS south Pitt
street, near St. Pau's CHURCH; all modern
improvements; latrobe, range, hot and cold
water, bath, &c Good order; $16.67 per
month. Apply to
GORDON THOMAS.
anroS St SIG n Washington street.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-12
CENSORSHIP or PRESS DISPATCHES
Rules Regulating their Transmission over
Military Telegraph Lines.

WAsHINGToN Aug. IL An important gone
ral order regulating tho transmission OF tele-
graph information over military telegraph lines
was issued this afternoon. Tho order provides
for censorship ~ all dispatches that may uc
considered Suspicious. 1t says:
" Tho following rules, subject to modiNca-
ton Ly orders Of the Commanding General OF
al army III tho field. vii! hr strictly followed
In the transmission of DISPATCHES over military
telegraph lines, "r lines uudcc military control,
during active military operations. and are pub
NsheG to the army for the Information and
guidance OF all concerned:
Il. DISPATCHES Will bc sent in the following
order ~ pciorIty. due regard being had to the
inheritance ~ messages IN the same class:
First. those relating To lhe movement or adj
mniEttntion II the army IN the nr,d and Of
the navy: second. other messages relating to
the army. 70 the navy and 10 governmental
departments or bureaus IT he United States (;
third. messages II state. tcrritor!ai or other
CIV! officials. relating t. ruhiic business (:
fourth messages between diplomatic agents
oincut:a governments: il'th: press messages ;
sixth; miscellaneous business. those rc,atinG
TO death or serious illness having priority.
-. Despatchc containing matter deemed
10 lie ir!UtluHr to the interests Of the army
must /" submitted to tho Commanding Con
era Of the Army IN the i!cl for his orders rela-
tiN" to their Transmission.
-. Officers and soldiers are strictly prohibit
ed from Communicating. except la command
Ing officers. or under special authorization
from proper military authority. Information by
telegraph relative t. numbers. movements, or
operations of troors, or details regarding forth
ncRllohS armam"Hi~, ur experiments maua in
connection with military mat,eTu. Neither
shall they to permitted t. ne dos patchs, rul.-
tainlnG opinions on military operations or
zNNl, tsy
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-12
Government Ohicer Pawns His Watch to
Catch His Prisoner.


As q general rule tho portly frame Of Deputy
United states Marshal W. II Mccormick Is
adorned with massive gold watch chain 10
one end Of which is attached a valuable watch
Persons who happened to see him yesterday
noticed that his Jewery was missing, and the
question was Put to him broad smile would
spread oyer the face Of the genial marshal and
he would say that the tlmepiece was i'm nay, n
You see II was like this said he " / was
called TO go FOR negro M near Lake city, who
70 be made Immediately This was on iasi
Thursday. was broke Al the time. and ns tho
Government check for tho coming year had
60 none. was compelled to resort 10 the hook
shop ana run up the watch | got $50 on il
and with the money was enabled to capture
the law breaker. The check il here now how
ever. andllI have the timepece to- morrow
The negro wanted was Emanuel Kelsey who
was charged with selling wbiskey without
having paid the Government tax therefor.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-12
Twenty-Five Japanese Pprts Opened to
Foreign Commerce.

WAsHINGToN, Aug 1.-THE State Depart
ment made public to-day the following:
by Imperial ordinance No. 342. dated July
~. 1SI0.the following Japan ports will be open-
ed to foreign commerce as soon as the now
treaties become operative: Shimizu. Taketoyo.
Iakkaichi. Shimonoseki. Moi. IIakata Karatsu.
Kunhinotsu, Misumi. Izuhara. Sasuna. Shi-
shImi. Nawa Iiamada. Sakai. Miyaau, Tsurugn.
Nanawo. South Bay. FushikI. Otaru, Kushlre
and Muroran
Article AT the port OF Muroran. Mugi,
barley wheat. rye, oats. etc, sulphur coal. and
other commodities designated by tho Minister
OF Finance. only can be exported.
Article 3.-li in any Of the ports named in
Article !. the total amount NJ imports and ex-
ports OF commodities comes short OF yen 3d.
600, the said port is to he closed.
THE period for the closure mentioned in the
foregoing paragraph will DO publicly an
nounccd by tho Minister OF Finance three
months before.
Appended rule: This ordinance comes into
force on and after the day Of the operation OF
the law OF customs duties"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-12

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go ~, .-nsS,,i,,ad ,rao ovor saId military
go, IT, ,ho, 40 oI,soI % rho gonoraI
Ill.
rha -, .i,,ho- l., to-h,dd.r o-oor, T.,
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GO, .'a,,, ,',L.ioJ poraonoi md nrooo
80. ,,,,''a,.a ,,ar ho r,uizod Tor tho
ooe,a,,,aa, ,ran,r,iaa;on =, dosnntchoa unnn
oI,n,. n',, ~ ,hn ,odo Win Tho centr,l ory1co
''','r =" -, ~, ~ u,,io,iau. ~ NO., ho
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-12
q GREAT B4IL AFFAIR HARBOR.
Society's Final Entertainment for the White
Squadron.

BAR HARBOR. Mc.-The weeks festival in
honor OF the officers Of the White Squadron
ended tonight with a ball at the I.ouisburg
attended by about 800 persons.
The success Of the affair is largely attributed
to the efforts of Mrs. Cadwalader Jones OF New
York and Mrs. John Harrison and Mrs
Biddle Porter Of Philadelphia. Previous to
the ball Charles Cramp entertained over
seventy guests at dinner. Admiral Samp-
son was to have been the guest
OF honor but he was so much affected by the
sudden death of Mrs. W. 7. Sands aboard the
New York that he did not come ashore. His
place was taken by Gen. Douglass Kerr
Tho ball opened with quadrille d'honneur
the sets being made up OF Mrs. Sconed and
Gen. Kerr Mrs. Train and Admiral Upshur
Mrs. Cadwalader Jones and Can't. Taylor. Mrs
Biddle Potter and Cant. Sgshce. Mrs, Ray
mond Rodgers and Capt. Chadwick, Mrs Ca
mac and Capt Train. Miss. Lawrence and
Lieut.. Winslow. Mrs. Sherman and Lieut.
Spencer Wood. Mrs. Clement Ncwbo!d and
Lieut.. Bnrnado. Mrs DeGrusse Fox and DR..
HenncberGer. Mrs Taylor and Major Murphy.
Miss e. W. Biddlc and Paymastcr Boggs. Mrs
Robert Coleman Brock and DR. Biddo, Mrs.
7. Dewitt Cuyler and Lieut.. Simpson. Mrs
Standish and Lieut. Commander Wilson
The committee in charge of the ball con-
sisted OF Mrs Blocker Banks. Mrs. Barley,
Mrs +. W. Bass. Miss Charlotte Biddle Mrs.
Chickering. Mrs. Robert Coleman Brock. Mrs
Camac. Mrs Coles. Mrs. T. Dewitt Cuylcr.
Mrs. Charles II. Dorr. Mrs. DrNpcr. Mrs Henry
+. Drayton. Mrs, Hinklcv, Miss Furniss, Mrs
John Harrison. Mrs. Cadwaladcr Jones' Mrs,
Abram II. Lawrence. Mrs. Van Nest. Mrs. Her
bert Parsons, Miss Pcndleton. Mrs. John Bid
die Porter, Mrs. Ripley, Mrs. George A. Rob-
bins. Mrs. Thomas A. Scott. Mrs Gardiner
Me- 4 a.
Standish, Mrs. Sturgess. and Mrs G. Quincy
Thornlike
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-12
ATKINSON'S CIRCULiRS.
He Snys He Is Sending Them To All Oficers
Who HIVE Kctmrned From NInniIn.
sr,etai cable Despateh to THE Sun.

WARRINGTON. Aug. ll.-Secretary Gage re-
ceivcd this afternoon a circular from Edward
Atkinson OF Boston. which. according 10 a
typewritton statement across the top is being
sent by him TO every commissioned and nom
commissioned officer returning from the
philippines. The circular says that Mr. Akin
son attempted to send copies OF the pamphlets,
The He'll OF War; to- the officers while
they were in the Philippines. but was pre-
vented from doing so hv the United States
postal authorities. Comics sent to Admiral
Dewey and others were held upSn the San
Francisco post office
Atkinson announced his intention to send
to the returned officers copies Of these pamph-
lets and asks for them their careful considera-
ton. He saws he will print other copies OF the
circular. which is entitled Tho Anti
Impcrialist." and in the later editions he will
print selections from replies sent by the
officers, whether approving or condemning his
stand. No attempt by the postal authorities to
prevent Atkinson from sending these pamph-
let's to the returned officers is expected.
although none will be permitted to go to
Manila,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-12
TIE CUBAN CENSUS.
a Question Designed to Ascertain the Atti-
tmde of the Penplc ToMnrl n Repmhlic.

a Question Designed to Ascertain the Atti-
tude of the People Toward n Republic.
WASHINGTON. Aug. II 1t has been deter
mined to push the Cuban census as rapidly ns
possible and TO have it com peted by Jan. |.
1900. While the census is to he taken under
the direction OF the War Department. and
General Joseph p. Sanger Of tho Inspector
Generals Office has been detailed to have gem
eral supervision of it. the work of tabulating
the returns will be done by the Census ONCE.
Tho Cubans who have been appointed super
visors of the census have been in the city for
several days, going over the schedules
with DR.. Wines acting director OF the
census Aside from the usual statistics as
to the number of inhabitants. the crops etc.
this census Is designed to ascertain. II possible.
the attitude Of the population towards the idea
ofa Cuban Republic. 1t Is designed that
question shall be asked the sense Of which is
Do you intend to become a citizen Of the Gu
ban Republic or do you intend to claim Spanish
citizenship while continuing TO reside in Cuba?
This question is Of such n delicate character
that the officials are having hard time to put
| it into suitable shape. 1t is feared it will he
very hard at the best to secure answers to such
n question. aud it is being framed with great
care.
meeting OF the supervisors with DR.. Wines
was held last night and another this morning.
hlter Wnlch the schedules Wero sent to the
printing office. Proofs are expected to-
morrow when they will be laid before Score
tary Root for his approval. In making
the translation into Spanish. it was found
! that there were no equivalent words in
| that language for some some OF the
| words used in the English draft and
| the form had to DO changed in several
| instances. The CubanS called on Secretary
| Root this afternoon and will call again to-mor-
| row. They expcct to leave for Cuba as soon rs
| the work on the schedules is completed and
| arrange for the collection OF the statistics
| There are three schedules. one for the porula-
| ton. one for agricultural statistics. and one
| dealing with statistics concerning education
and the schools. From these the President
| hopes to secure general idea as to the wealth
| and resources of the island. as well as concern
ing the education and political tendencies OF
| the people.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-12
REBELS RETREAT NORTH.
OUR FORCES ENTER SANTA RITA AND
GU1GUA UNOPPOSED.
Major Bell with Four Men Makes Dash
Into Angelica and Scnres tho Rebels
Into Retrcnt, but Returns when the
Filipinos Discover the Yankee Trick.
spec,ai cabi. D,spa,ch to THE sUS.

speclai Cable D,spdich IN THE sUS
MANrLA. Aug. H. G:45 =. M-EvcrythinR is
que. and n heavy rain IL falling. The towns
OF Santa Rita and Gungua have been occupied
by the Americans without any resistance on
the part Of the enemy. Gen. Macarthur re-
ports that the town OF Angeles is practically
deserted. and that tho insurgents arc thor
oughv scattered.
Major Bell. with three officers and n SER
Rennt. entered Angeles last night. charging
with pistols and shouting loudly The insur-
gents there. sixty in number. supposed that
the Americans we're attacking the town In
force and were thoroughly routed. They rail-
lied later. however. and Major Bell and his
companions retired.
Owing to the fact that the insurgents had
torn up three mics OF the railroad track the
town Of Angeles was not occupied to-day.
Gen Wheaton, with tho Twelfth and Seven
teenth infantry and tho Fifty-flrst Iowa ro-
manned ut Cutcut
The Ninth infantry and n battalion OF the
Twenty second infantry secuted to the south
west this morning, penetrating n distance OF
ten miles without finding the enemy.
Gen. Macarthur with his staff. has resumed
hls headquarters at San Fernando taking with
him Andrews's battery, and will Join the other
column at San Antonio. They will probably
encounter the insurgents beyond Santa Rita.
Reports corroborated by Filipino sources say
that the cnemy's losses In Wednesdays fight
ing were 80 killed and 200 wounded. The in
surgents' supply of ammunition was very
short. General Mascardo commanded the
rebel forces.
The Americans are doing the hardest kind Of
campaigning and hundreds Of them are ex-
haustod.
WAsHINGToN. Aug. 11-Ths despatch was
received at tho War Department to-day:
MANILA. Aug. 1l.-MacArthur has taken
possession OF Santo Rita. Reconnoitered
Porac. Angeles and other points. Insurgents
driven north. Ono casualty yesterday none
to-day. Condition roads makes movement
troops difficult but considered necessary to
open this section of country as il virtually gives
control of Province OF Bataan and relieves in
habitants there. Otis"