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The San Francisco call., 1899-11-21
STORY OF DESTRUCTION
OF A BANDIT VILLAGE

WASHINGTON. Nov. 2O.-The War De-
partment has made public a report OF
Captain ". A. Byrne, Sixth Infantry,
giving an account of the attack and de-
struction CT a bandit village in the La
Carlotta district, island of Negros. last
July. The account is a very interesting
chapter of the American occupation OF
the Philippines. This band of marauders
was entrenched in the Businesses Of the
mountains. They were well organized and
armed. All precautions had been made
against attack. On all sides which it was
supposed could be reached by troops the
camp was guarded by block houses Cap
tain Byrne. with something over 100 men,
went out 10 destroy this bandit camp. He
was aware that IL was necessary to sur
prise them, and this could only be accom-
plished by approaching from the side
which seemed impossible of ascent The
march was difficult and the approach TO
the camp was performed in the night. 1t
was reached in the early morning and at
once attacked. The bandits largely out
numbered the Americans and were fight
ing from behind cover. For two hours
there was a very desperate engagement
and only he pluck and valor of the Amer
ican soldiers enabled them to secure the
victory The number of bandits killed
largely exceeded the American force
while there was no means of ascertaining
the number Of wounded. Finally those
who could set away escaped, leaving all
their property behind them. The village
was destroyed as was the property that
could not he carried away. The men had
climbed mountain side at night: they
fought without their breakfasts against
superior odds, and upon an almost un-
known ground. In closing his report Cap
tain Byrne says:
"ln looking for a reason for the apuar-
ent success Of this expedition too much
credit cannot be given to the officers and
men under my command, and every one
of them acted as though he was person.
ally responsible for the success of the
whole affair
Lieutenant Colonel Wynn, commanding
the Sixth Infantry. made the following in
! dorsement of the report. which is con-
CURED in by Generals Smith, Hughes and
! Otis:
Il consider IT remarkable perform
ance on his part and that of mis- command
in the way Of endurance, perseverance
and cool courage under most trying cir
cumstances- For Captain Byrne l strongly
recommend, for distinguished gallantry
and rallying the men on the bridge. q
medal Of honor; for Lieutenant Nesbitt
a brevet OF captain for coolness and cour.
age displayed; and for Sergeant William
j. Chuck and Sergeant ]. w. Swan, Ger.
tiflcates of meritorious service"
This report contains a graphic descrip.
| tion OF perilous undertaking most sue.
cessfully executed. emitting those par.
ticipating to all the honors herein recon.
mended.
In recognition Of his service Captain
Byrne was made lieutenant colonel of the
Fortieth Regiment. u. s. V.
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WHAT WHEELER WOULD
HAVE CONGRESS Do

MANILA, Nov. 20.-General Wheeler
has decided not to return for Congress.
He IS writing a letter to President Nc
Kinley, with request that 1t be Tor.
warded TO the House of Representatives.
In the course of an interview with a
correspondent of the Associated Press he
said:
Congress, II IL occupies the first day
of the session in passing resolution de-
claring In unmistakable terms that the
sovereignty of the United States is TO be
maintained in the Philippines, thus dis
pelling Aguinaldo's delusion that the
anti-imperialists can assist him, will be
performing a sacred duty. Such a reso-
luton would save the lives OF manv
American soldiers and of thousands of
deluded Filipinos; would avert famine.
suffering and desolation from these
islands and would render unnecessary
the expenditure of hundreds of millions
of dollars"
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-21
THREE CABLEGRAMS
FROM GENERAL OTIS

WASHINGTON. Nov. 2O.-Three cable
dispatches were received at the War De-
partment to-day from General Otis. They
are all dated bo-dRy. but received at diff
ferent times. The FIRST, received at 2:l5
"a. m. says:
MacArthurs hdvance within Eve miles OF
DaEupan % which point railroad intact from
Bambafn. excepting Tarlac break. The north
srn five miles destroyed but rails recovered.
Large quantity rolling stock destroyed along
line. Probably either Lawtoa's or Nheaton's >
men IN uaEupan 10 report from those off,
GERS since 18th. should hear to-day. Roads be-
coming practicable Tor transportation. and
troops moving from san Jose 20 I.swt0n's front
Leonhauser. with three companies Twenty NTH
Infantry. by night march. surprised and cap
tured. without casualties. lnsurgent force at
ODonnel. Feven miles from railroad station
EamhQn or Capas. one insurgent killed Force
consisted of four officers and 200 men. their
rncf 1o.o rounds ammunition. transportation
four tons subsistence. official records and con-
siderable clothing secured Insurgents south
Manila somewhat restless aRain driven back
from linus. six men slightly wounded
The second dispatch relates 20 affairs in
the southern Islands and was received at
$3.50 "A. m. IL follows:
one OF the contending insurFent faction. At
Zanb0anea secured the city and turned same
over 20 Captain Very OF the United States YES
eel In harbor: insurgent faction made demon
ffration against city. and Very called on Jolo
for trOops one company sent. The command
ing officer asked permission 20 send three addi-
ticnal leaving two there; two companies will
be dispatched from Jolo. Both Joio and Fam
hoaura must be reinforced soon as practi-
cable II will require several Gays q was not
. Intended 20 take possession of zamboanga
until later: no provisions made. Latter part
september members insurgent government. in
Coftabao district. Southern Mindanao. behesd-
"a New government formed. which calls Tor
United states troops. city Cottabao. Duvuao.
eurigno northeastern point Mindanao OF i'm
norfance. troops viii be sent 20 these points
r-ben available Hughes moving in Panay with
tvo columns: insurgents have reireated from
southeastern portion OF island.
The following relates 10 movements far
ther north:
MacArthur's advance entered Dagupan TO
day. ascertained that Wheaton's troops had
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FILIPIN0S PLAY
THE ROLE OF AMIGOS

MANILA, Nov. 20.-Thirty insurgents
under major escaped from Bayombong
yesterday about ten minutes before the
Americans entered. Others, il is said.
threw their guns into the river and now
play the role of amigos Many Spanish
prisoners escaped from the Filipinos are
at Bayombong, among them the former
governors Of the provinces Of Tarlac and
Zambales. There is also quite a large
colony of former insurgent officers col
iected at that point, i~"luding Major
ortiz, who acted as inter- for the
ipino commission headed b, Teneral
AleJandrino which visited Manila I'm
September. Ortiz has donned the amigo
clothing and announces that he has
abandoned the insurrection.
The Spaniards say that the new in
surgent capital Is Bengaet, and that the
American prisoners are at Camitin.
They report having seen Lieutenant Gil
more and his party in the north.
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CALL HEADQUARTERS, YELLING
TON HOTEL. WASHINGTON, Nov. 10
One of. the important detectives Of the
present campaign in the island of Luzon
has been achieved by the occupation OF
the city of Dagupan on the Gulf Of Lin
gayan and the consequent possession OF
the railroad connecting that point with
Manila by the American troops. BY theac
QUESTION of the railroad General Otis mas
succeeded IN driving a wedge in between
the insurgent forces and has insured the
prompt transportation of reinforcements
and supplies, and is now ready to devote
all his energy to the death or capture OF
Asulnaldo and the men with him, and,
according TO officials OF the War Depart
ment, this ought not to be difficult mat
ter, for they assert that Aguinaldo is not
at Bayombong, but is in the province OF
Zambeles, TO the westward Of the rail-
road and bordering on the China Sea, en-
deaVorlng TO concentrate the detachments
driven into that territory for the purpose
or making another demonstration against
the American forces. General Otis has
shown, ;he War Department officials say.
his ability TO handle the situation with his
present force. but before December l.
When the effects Of the rainy season will
nave disappeared, he will have two-thrds
or his reinforcements at Manila, which
ne Will be able 10 put into the field. These
relnforcements have not yet arrived. how
ever. and General Otis in a dispatch TO
the department to-day shows that he is
embarrassed for want of troops on ac-
count of the premature occupation Of
Zamboanga by the naval forces The War
Department officials say that the occupa-
tion of Zamboanga indicates that there is
no harmony OF action between Admiral
Watson and General Otis, otherwise Com
mander Very, commanding the Castine,
would not have taken the place. II is said.
On the other hand. naval officials point
10 the fact that General Otis says that
one OF the contending insurgent factions
at Zamboanga secured the city and turned
II over to Commander Very, and II II
were true that the insurgents had taken
the place then Commander Very was JUS
titled in taking possession and protecting
1t from destruction. They doubt General
OTIS assertion very much. remembering
his dispatch concerning the capture of
lloilo, and assert that Admiral Watson S
statement is correct, that Commander
Very, with friendly natives and Moros
combined. captured Zamboanga Now that
Zamboanga has been taken II Is proposed
to garrison Il. and II necessary marines
Will be sent - protect II until the arrival
of a military detachment. 1t is a city OF
$1,000 and dominates the entire southern
half Of Minlanao. and II was here that the
Spanish troops took station after with
drawing fiom Manila and Iloilo pending
the arrival Of transports which conveyed
them IN Spain
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DANGEROUS PURSUIT
OF AGUINALD0'S ARMY

MANILA. Nov. 20.-Only fragmentary
reports reach Manila OF the operations
north. which, when the story is known.
will prove to have been the most remark
able campaigning the Philippine war has
known. General Lawton's division is
spread thinly over the territory beyond
San Jose. where the telegraph ends. Cen
eral Xnuns.s two regiments ef cavalry
are continuing their rapid sweep into the
new towns and infantry is being showed
forward 10 hold the towns. The cavalry
takes in a country whose natural Difficult
ties are increased indescribably by trop-
ical rains. making rivers of creeks and
swamps OF fields. Wagon transportation
is supposed 10 have been practically aban-
doned. the American troops living on cap
tured supplies and the little produce the
insurgent levies have left.
Major Samuel NJ Swigert's squadron OF
the Third Cavalry is reported TO be en-
gaging a greatly superior force at Poor
rupeo. northeast of Dagupan. These
troops have fought three engagements
and are now holding their position, wait
ing for reinforcements. IL is believed at
headquarters that this force is covering
the retreat Of the insurgent leaders to the
Binguet Mountains; that the insurgents
planned TO retreat northeast, along the
Layug road. which is stocked with store
houses, three OF which the Americans
have had 10 draw upon en- route. and that
only the insurgent advance force had
passed Layug before the American occu-
patton. the main body OF Aguinaldo's =
army being within our lines. The major
ity OF those insurgents may disorganize
and pose as amigos when the Americans
overtake them.
Among the scraps of news obtainable
are stories OF the hardships the American
army is meeting with. 1t is .-eported. tor
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been there yesterday and were withdrawn last
evening. II is believed that many insurgent
detachments are west Of railroad In province
OF Zambales medltating concentration and fu-
ture demonstrations. They will be looked after.
Nothing yet received from either Lawton or
wheaton
The Navy Department also received a
report Of the acquisition Of Zamboanga.
which differs I'm some respects from the
story OF that event told in General Otis
cablegram. The naval account is con-
tanned IN the following cablegram from
Watson. dated Manila, to-day:
Commander Very OF the Castine. with friend
~ natives and Moros combined. captured Fam
boanga on the 18th instant. No casualties.
Landing parties from Castine and the Manila
hold town with Fort Nazro commanding it.
pending arrival Of troops from Jolo. There is
considerable force Of insurgents at Mercedes.
four miles away.
The acquisition Of Zamboanga at this
time is OF great Importance from mill
tary point OF view. IL is the principal
city OF Mindanao and dominates the en-
tire southern half Of that island, which is
second in importance TO Luzon. IL has a
population OF nearly p 900 people and is
well fortified. so that a small garrison
OF troops could hold It indefinitely
against native attacks. In addition IL is
a naval station where the Spaniards used
10 rendezvous their ships in the southern
archipelago.
General Otis dispatch intimates that
he is somewhat embarrassed by the un-
expected necessity Of providing a garri-
son speedily for Zamboanga. II has been
suggested that that difficulty might be
met by garrisoning Zamboanga with a
battalion Of marines. one OF which is un-
derstood now TO be available in this coun-
try and ready TO sail at short notice for
/ Manila.
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COOPERATION WITH
AGUINALD0 ALLEGED

STOCKTON. Nov. 2O.-Alva Udell.
claiming to be the confidential corre-
spondent OF the Filipino Government. has
given to the Associated Press agent here
printed documents purporting to be the
correspondence between Aguinaldo and
United States consular officers at Hong
kong and Singapore and the United states
military commanders at Manila showing
co-oneration with Aguinaldo in the war
against Spain. Udell exhibits credentials
from the Comite Central Filipino at
HOngkOng
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-21
MACARTHUR'S ADVANCE
FORCE ENTERS DAGUPAN

MANILA, Nov. 2O.-General Mac
Arthur's advance force entered Dagupan
this afternoon. The Americans found
that no insurgents had been there for four
days. The Thirty-third Infantry was
probably in Dagupan yesterday, leaving
last night. No insurgents have been seen
anywhere near the railroad. 1t is believed
that the only armed force Of any size Is
In the mountains Of the province of Fam
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bles, to the west. although there are re-
ports Of insurgents concentrating at San
MIGUEL de Camilang. west of Panique. and
at MGngatarOm tor MangalarOn) west OF
Bayabang. General Macarthur is pre-
pared for the attack. his forces being dis
posed between Durham, province of Tar
lac, and Dagupan. The Twelfth Infantry
a battalion of the Seventeenth Infantry
and two troops of cavalry are with Cen
eral Macarthur below Dagupan.
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AWAITS DEVELOPMENTS
IN THE PHILIPPINES

WASHINGTON. Nov. 2O.-The Secretary
of War spent over two hours with the
President to-day discussing his annual
report. on which report will be based some
of the most important sections of the
Presidents message to Congress. 1t is
understood that this section of the message
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-21

We are sole agents for this cele-
brated Shoe. and buying them in large
quantities are enabled TO sell them at
the popular price Of 81 per pair. They
are a strictly first-class shoe. made Of
the finest quality French kid. on the
new English last. with the latest style
coin toe. patent leather tip and hand
sewed soles. The soles are medium
thick. but soft and flexible as a turn
sole.
They are superior In style and quality
to the shoes sold elsewhere for So.
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TO PROVIDE FOR
SPANISH PRISONERS

MADRID, Nov. 20.-An official dispatch
from Manila says that 500 Spanish pris-
oners have been sent to the province of
Panay and that the Americans have con-
sented that a vessel with food and cloth
ing shall be sent to them.
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MORE TROOPS AWAY.
Men for Four Transports Are
Marched Aboard at Fol-
co,,, St,saaf
som Street

-Four transports left Folsom street
wharf yesterday afternoon laden with
troops for Manila. The soldiers came
down early in the day, but IL was late
in the afternoon before they were all
aboard the troopships Nine companies
of the Fortyfourth Infantry went aboard
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DAGUPAN OCCUPIED
BY AMERICAN TROOPS
General Otis Now Prepares to Devote
His Energy to the Death or Cap
ture of Aguinaldo.


MANILA, Nov. 21-1O:4O a. m.-The
gunboat Helena has arrived here with the
officers and crew of the wrecked cruiser
Charleston. All are we'll
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Continued on Page Seven.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-27
BOWLING.

Following are individual averages to
date in the Wheeling tournament; on
|, Wheeling .GD, 1s5; Campbell, Wheeling
(52), 165; RAIDER, Bowlers 600, 1853: Hand
Ian, Wheeling cd, 1e1; Emblem, Bowers 81,
ran, All Alike (s0). 15s: Falck, BOWERS (63So,
1856; w. Fette, Old Cronies (6S), l5S; F;
Brash, All Alike (sS), 154; Balzer "A, Al
l5s; Wilhelm, Puritans (6s), 1851 Wagner,
Wheeling (S3), 142: Hackrnan Bowlers 90,
~; Jones, Puritans CO., l52; Ranr' an AZ
Nike CO. l5l BosIey Wh 1ss Hgye 7' G ioI,
den Rods CD, lA9; Zimmerman, Aoer MIS-
(54), AS; RAIDER, Aber Nits $50, 14s; Krom-
rick, Rum Dums $50. AS: Franz, Old Gro
l4l Beuter Pur;tans G9, 14I; E. Bearley,
Golden Rods 60, 146: Alexander, BOWERS
tS5), 1i6; Yenke, Old Cronies (39), l46: He'll
len Rods 800, 145; sarver, Golden Rods (6s),
49, Dinger Bowlers CD, 45; Hennlng,
Bowers (5s), Ia; Weltzel wheeling hsdi!ags (ss)i
Alike rs A s scheeh SSs' Old cronies (is5.
IA d. West, LaBelles $3.50. IA Modar'
Puritanss 1850, .144. King, Golden Rods 90,
IA; Falck, Pur:tans (5D, l43; knoke,
Wheeling t28, 142; Cardona, Aber Nlts (4Z),
I42; c; Fette, LaBelles Q5), 1Al; Ebellng,
LaBelles QSl, al: Kase, Golden Rods (2D;
~; Smith, Puritans CD, 1879; Speldel. l Old
Cronles (6O), 13S; Gaughan, Puiftans CID,
1Sl carp, Rum Dums (39), 1S1; Hastings,
LaBelles CD, 1856; Carter. Puritans CD,
1S6; Baker Purtans %, 13l; kemple,
Golden Rods 60 1876; WORKS, Bowlers- co,
1856; Andlinger, LaBelles GS), 1874; Hall,
Rum Dums Cd, 1873; Caldabaugh,- Aber
Nits so, 1873; Plankey, Aber Nits Q5). 1873;
Bernhardt, Aber Nits 60, 1872; ]. Baumann,
Cd, 10; McAndrews Frog Horns cd, $50;
Costello, Frog Horns 40, 129; Springer,
Rum Dums 90, 129; H. BearIey, Golden
Rods go, I9; Peterson, Aber Nits go, 119;
Note, LaBelles $3.50. 129; Steuernagel, La
Bellies go, 1913: Kalkrote, Puritans 80, 12o;
Patterson, Old Crontes Q5), 12S; Plankey,
Frog Horns (5D, 127; Coleman, Golden
Rods q2), 127; B. Schroeder, Aber Nits go,
126; Miller Old Cronies Q2), 125; Wolfe,
Old Cronies 90, 125; Norteman. LaBelles
60, 125; Long, Rum Dums cd, l2t; Craver,
Frog Horns do), 1913; Beltz, All Alike 90.
123: Rolf, Frog Horns (54), 122; Leach. La
Bellies, QS), 40; Miller, Rum Dums 49,, III;
Druschell, Rum Dums Cd, us: Hall, Frog
Horns (35), 11b: H. Jahnke, Frog Horns
Q9, 115; Diehl, LaBelles az, 115; w.
Jahnke, Frog Horns 90. 113; J. Stein,
Rum Dums $50, 113; Falkenstein, Rum
Dums 500, 112; Kahn, Frog Horns CO. 109;
Brandt, Frog. Horns ga, 101 A. Stein,
Rum Dums go, 101; Wasmuth, Wheeling
60, 1G6.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-27
HERE'S THE LAW
The Ball Players in the Black and White.
1t VIII Remove All Misapprehensions

In view of the fact that the question has
been raised in this city as to whether or
not base ball is a gambling institution,
it may be well to call attention to some
evidence which even enemies of the ma
tional game will not dispute In this con-
nection, it may be Well to recall the fact
that in 1872 three Louisville players, Hall,
Craven and DeElin, two of them among
the star players of the National League,
were accused of conspiring to throw a
game for the benefit of gamblers. The
charge was proved, and the men were
promptly expelled from the league. Not
withstanding repeated efforts by them
selves and their friends TO bring about
their reinstatement, these men were never
after permitted to play professional base
ball. This example deferred players from
committing the same offense in after
years. Base ball is more honest, and free
from jobbery, than any other sport. 1t is
so because the men at the head of the
National League are determined to punish,
and do punish, the players who are guilty
of conduct unbecoming in a gentleman.
Proof is furnished in the following.
which is taken from the approved form
of contract which every National League
OF any minor league unQeF protection or
the National, is required to sign. and by
which he is bound:
1T is mutually agreed between the par
ties hereto, that if the SAID party of the
second part shall, at any time during the
said term of his employment as aforesaid,
without the written consent of said party
of the first part, or its assigns, leave
the service, or perform service or agree to
perform in the future, service for
any other club or organization, whatever.
or if he shall be guilty'of offering, agree
ing, oespiring, or attempting TO lose any
game of ball, or If he shall be interested
in any pool or wager thereon, he may be
expelled by said party of the first part.
or its assigns, from the club. Or, if said
party of the first part, or its assigns, shall
so elect, It may institute and prosecute
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-27
KILLED HIS WIFE.
Shot Her While He Had the Night
Mare.

Shot Her While He Had the Night
Tacoma, WASH, March 26.-Dr
Charles Corey, shot and killed his wife
this morning, while the two were ly-
ing asleep. Corey was i'll, and his story
Of the affair is that he was laboring
under a nightmare, believing his wife
was being pursued by stranger who
was intent on killing her. In his
dream, Corey says he followed the two
from Tacoma to Washington, and just
as he fancied the man was about to
stab her, fired twice with his revolver.
He awoke with start to find himself
sitting in bed with a smoking revolver
in his hand. Corey had drawn his re-
volver from its place under his pillow,
and killed his wife The relations be-
tween Corey and his wife have been
very affectionate, and the authorities
believe his tory. He is nearly crazed
with grief and friends are watching
him to prevent his suicide. She was
afraid of revolver and frequently ex-
pressed fear that she would some day
be killed by one. Corey was not ar
rested.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-27
ARTILLERY MOUNTED ON sLEIGHs.

Kplng hit
Shows
adoption sleghs artillery
OF artillery
Canadian artillery
Toned Wheels
in Canada during the months
with their mbers the
impossblity
geston egh euphoniouy
Of
artillery
absolutely no.seess
splendid
artillery
pressed skill and displayed
Canadian
models said
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-27
FIXED ON A SCALE.

Philadelphia, March 26.-The strlk-
ing pantsworkers of this city, VINO VINO
stopped work at noon yesterday, held
a meeting to-day and fixed upon the
scale of wages they ask the contractors
to pay. A general increase OF 70 per
cent. is demanded. In addition they de-
mand the enforcement of the ten hour
law and recognition OF the union ana
abolition of sub-contracting. Alexan-
der Reid, representing the United Car
mentmakers of North America al,
dressed a meeting of the strikers ana
urged upon them the Importance OF al
filiating with the organization he repre-,
scented. 1t was claimed on behalf OF
the strikers that one Of the evils OF sub
contractors on government work was
the extension Of the sweat shop system
and where skilled operators formerly
made SIS to SIS week, only ABOUT p
could now be made working twelve or
fourteen hours day.