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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09

on the election of senator's The wonder
full growth of our country has been great
ly accelerated by the combinations OF
wealth in corporate forms These. i'm
their proper spheres, are to be encoura ged
rather than condemned, but when they
leave their legitimate fields of operation
and seek TO control. against the interests
OF the people, the legislation OF the coun-
try, whether they be banks or railroads,
corporations or trusts. or combines, they
Will meet with the indignant protests Of
all true friends Of the people. The num-
Der OF employees IN their control, the con-
centration of great wealth in their trea-
suries, and the parliamentary favors,"
which they are able and most willing to
bestSw, render their advances most en-
iicing and their approaches most insin-
uating. Their interests are guarded by
the ablest men of each community, and.
II public rumor be true, they can lay their
hands on representatives of the people
IN many or the legislatures I'm the land
ana claim them as their own
Inc change In the mode OF election
Oh senator's will greatly minimize these
evils, though they may not be entirely
eradicated. The objection that the pres
ent Is not the proper time to inaugurate
these reforms seems TO me unsound il
the principle be desirable. Why is not
the present the accepted time? Shall
we wait until the old Commonwealth.
whose political methods have been free,
open, and frank in the past history, Is
bound, hand and foot by some miniature
quay, when resistance Will be useless.
or can We better secure an Improvement
IN the election of senators by waiting until
the time has passed, and no senator is to
be elected?
Inc change Is aimed at no man, but al
ihethouS. surely, ne man In Virginia who
aspires to the Senate is afraid. or
ashamed, to face the people I'm the main
tenance of his candidacy.
Ii ST GEQRcL, ,rIrcI.rp
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
Meeting of Company T..

A meeting of Company will be held
al the Arrory tonight, for the pur-
pose OF passing upon applications for
membership and completing the reorgani-
cation.
Mr.. F. Spp. superintendent OF the Big
Four spent Sunday in Richmond with his
mother. and Mr.. George T.. Sipp, car
service agent OF the Chesapeake and
Ohio.
Hon. James Mann. OF Nottoway. and
Mr.. J. r. Wilson. Of Rockbridee are at
Murphy's, en- route TO the reunion az
Charleston.
Tom Gray IL under arrest at the Sc
cond Police Station, charged with beat
ing William Henry Johnson. Both are
coored
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
ANOTHER sIx-DAY RACE.
Score Mt Midnight and mt 1 o'clock

NEW YORK, May s.-A 72-hour go-as-
you-please race began at l o'clock this
afternoon at the Grand Central Palace.
with fourteen starters. The men will be
on the track twelve hours day.
The score at midnight follows:
Hegelman, ~ miles laps.
Cox, IS miles 8 laps.
Guerrero, &c miles 8 laps.
Click. IS miles laps.
Day, 62 miles.
Hansen 60 miles.
Edwards, SO miles 10 laps.
Dawson, IS miles laps.
lgo, 81 miles 2 laps.
Barnes, % miles laps.
craig. 50 miles ii laps
Geary, % miles 10 laps
Martin, 90 miles laps
Noremac, ~ miles laps.
May 81 o'clock score:
Hegelman, IS miles laps
Cox, IL miles laps
Guerrero. II miles 6 laps.
Click, 81 miles laps.
Day, 81 miles laps.
Hansen, - miles laps.
Edwards, 81 miles IL laps.
Igo, Is miles laps.
Dawson, c2 miles laps
Barnes, 60 miles laps.
Craig, So miles 5 laps.
Geary, 81 miles 2 laps.
Martin, s. miles ] lap.
Tracy, % miles laps.
NOremac, % miles 2 laps.
FOUR FAvORITES WIN.
CINCINNATI, o., May S-Carlotta c..
winner of the fifth race, was run up $40
over her entrance price of $500 She was
bought in by her owner. The track was
very slippery, but the horses ran pretty
well TO form. -Four Of the winners We're
favorites. Summary:
First race-four furlongs-Grace Phil
lips q 10 u won, My Butterfly 40 to u
second. Miss Hudson e to u third. Time,
52h.
miles. selling-Victorine C TO y won, How
ltzer (6 70 u second. Hush % to u third.
Time 1:57.
Third race-four and half furlongs,
selling-Amaranth Is to y won, Sue John
ston @ 10 p second, Miss Fonsoland go
TO u third. Time, SO.
Fourth race-one mile and fifty yards
Kenmore Queen Il to 81 won. Helen III.
Gardner G to 81 second, Lost Time q to u
third Time. $50.
Fifth race-six furlongs and half. sell
ng-Carlotta 6. g TO ~ won, lobe Paine
90 20 u second, Bannie 90 to y third
Time. 1114.
Sixth race-one and one-sixteenth
miles. seiilng-Banquo II. IS to 81 won.
Agitator q 10 u second, lockwood % to
CHURCHILL DOWNS.
LOUISVILLE, KY. May S.-The Page
entries. Hurricane and st. Wood. ran
first and second in the Blue Grass Stakes
a six and "a half furlongs the star race
OF the programme at Churchill Downs.
to-day. Two favorites won, two we'll
played second choices. one long-shot, and
one outsider. The summary:
First race-one mi,e-Samovar 01 TO -
won. Duke OF Baden GO TO u second,
Jolly Roger IS to u third Time. 1:i6l2.
Second race-four furlongs- g
to II won. Barney f.. a 10 ID second. Flo
riZar q TO u third. Time. 52i2.
Third race-one and one-sixteenth
miles-Monk Wayman q TO u won, Don
Orisno q TO 81 seconR Traveller 0l TO u
third Time. 15ii2
Fourth race-the Blue Grass Stakes,
1890. six and a half furlongs Hurricane
IS TO 81 won. st. Wood Is TO - second,
Prince McClurg % ton third. Time. 1:25.
Fifth receive furlongs-Dick Furber
q to y won. Harry Lucesco q to u Sc
cond. Russell II. GO to u third. Time,
:O6ia
sixth race-six furlongs-Treopia Is to
n won. Simon -. 90 TO p second, Sir
Baise g to y third. Time, 1:lSl2.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
LEADERS COMING N.
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE.)

to send delegates to the conference which
meets In Richmond the 10th. to devise
some plan for the election OF United
States senators by the people. Or. 1. l..
Sydnor was elected chairman. and j.
Aubry Newbill. secretary. Strong resolu-
tons were unanimously passed endorsing
the movement.
The following delegates were chosen:
Dr 7 w. BRYANT. s. G. Smithson. w. l.
Welborn. w. 8. Downs, c. r.. Downs, Or
w n. n. Crittenden, c. A. Hammock,
u p Cousins. r. f. Lockett, DR.. w. I.
Warren. DR.. f.. T. Adams, Dr. 4. L.
Sydnor ]. p. Phenix, and j. Aubry New
hill
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
PLOW-MAKEKs COMBINING.
An Organization with II Capital Of
SGJ. Goa, 900

CHICAGO, May S.-Representatives of
more than a score Of the leading piow-
manufacturing concerns of the United
States met to-day, and virtually COM
pleted the organization of a combination
into which 1t is proposed ultimately to
take all manufacturers of agricultural
implements. a temporary organization
formed some time ago has been at work
on the matter. The capitalization Is
placed at over &c., 200, O00 The greatest
secrecy was maintained regarding the
proceedings. 1t is understood that {. H.
Deere was elected president Of the COM
bnatiOn.
The large capitalization of the new
corporation is said not TO be in excess Of
the value of the plants included in the
plan. Much Of the capital is tied up IN
patterns. dies, and special machinery
The estimated valuation placed on this
kind of property is said TO exceed $~,oOO'-
OOO and it is said that it might easily run
IN 70 5000 900.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09

and often added to this the digestive func-
tons are out of order; these two conditions
cause nearly all the headaches from which
women suffer. =.
There are two great remedies specially
adapted TO these ailments invented by the
chief consulting physician of the famous
Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute OF
Buffalo, y. Y, DR.. K. V. Pierce. His
world renowned "Favorite Prescription -
is the most successful medicine ever
known for the cure Of distinctly feminine
ailments and his Golden Medical Discov-
cry" is the one supremacy effective cure
for digestive difficulties.
Taken in conjunction they completely
rejuveuate the nervous system OF weak
aud debilitated women; giving health,
strength and capacity TO the nerve -centers ;
renewed power to the blood making glands
and energetic force to the entire body.
A lady living in Coshocton Co., Ohio. MIS-. W.
T. Stanton Of Blissheld. writes - had female
weakness very bad for nearly three years. NAG
dragging down pains in and above my nips and
such dreadful pains In the back aud top OF m
head (iust as though someone was lifting me by
the hair Had no ambition would Try 10 WORK
a few days then would have TO lie ~ oea l2r =
I endured had much pain at monthly pc,
RODS doctoted most Of the time with as good
a physician as there is in the state, but had no
case only when was qutct anu Oti 'nr nv -
then had more or less pain In my head. When
began taking DR.. Pierc-'s medicines weighed
Io7 pounds. aud was very pale aud weak. took
twelve bottles Of the Favorite Prescription
and seven OF the Golden Medical Discovery
Now feel like a different person. Have no
main in nv head, eau do all my work tor sell
husband and one child; am gaining In nesh;
feel II is through Gods mercy and your wonder
ful medicines that am cured
Where constipated conditions exist Dr..
Pierce's mild and agreeable pleasant Pei
lets" should be occasionally used IN con-
uection with the Prescription"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
A HARMLESS STIMULANT.


hW~SC -VHa"0 $500
This long-dcsircd agent in the proven
ton and cure of disease has at length
been found. 1t has been stamped With
the governments approval. and endorsed
by the medical profession.
An eminent medical authority. while
speaking Of grip and its proper treatment.
has this to say: THAT while ordinary
whiskey Is either useless or dangerous,
or both. in the treatment of grip, Duffy $
Pure Malt WAskey is OF the largest value
in the treatment"
This invigor9ting agent. with its>abso-
Lutte freedom from fuse oil. and its pos
session OF tonic powers which have been
felt and recognized by all who have used
1t. is sovereign remedy for coughs and
colds. influenza. and asthma, and often
times wards Off an attack OF pneumonia.
which. without its Intervention, would
have hurried the sufferer into a prema-
ture grave.
The wise housewife, then. will always
keep bottle Of Duffys Pure Malt Whis-
Key In the closet among her household
remedies
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
Mnrchand Killed; Baratier wounded

PARIS. May Sit is persistently ru-
mored here that Major Marchand. leader
of the famous Marchand expedition, while
returning from FashOda, on the Nile, to
the Red Sea. en- route for France. was
killed by a band of marauders on the
way from Adds Aheba the Abyssinian
capital, to Ras Jibourtil. the French post
on the coast.
IL is also rumorcd that Captain Bara-
tier. who brought Marchand's report re-
carding the Fashoda situation TO Paris,
and subsequently returned 10 join him In
the retirement from Fashoda, was wound
"a In the same encounter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
THE OLD BURG.
VIII he We'll Represented ~ t"e
Conference.

WIFI DC w chA
Conference.
FREDERICKSBURG. VA, May D.
(Special) -Fredericks will be wen
represented at the senatorial conference
to be held in Richmond Wednesday. In
response 10 a call. the Democrats held
meeting tonight to discuss the situation
and ascertain how many would attend
the conference. Colonel l.. ID. Cole was
elected chairman and Mr.. w. IL. Mer-
chant secretary. The expression or the
meeting was unanimously In favor OF the
conference, and also OF the United states
senators being elected by the people
Among those who will attend are the fol-
lowing: Hon. r. G.. Crismond, Hon. "A.
T. Embrey, Colonel f. ID. Cole, Captain
Terrence McCracken, II. III. Wallace, J.
w. Harris, f.. W. Stearns, James Rawl-
ings. Henry DannehI. Yes Chancellor,
George w. Wroten, Eugene Bodc, II. K.
Gouldman, John Brauer, and w. II. Mer-
chant.
The sentiment In this section Is strong
ly i'm favor of change in the method OF
electing senators. Besides those from
here who will be present at the confer
ence, a number from the county Will also
attend.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
LOCOMOTIVES TRIAL TRIP.
IL Puils superintendent Doyle's Car
to Newport News and Return.

General uperintendent C.. T. Dovla of
the Chesapeake and Ohio and several
9tnclals of the Richmona Locomotive
WORKS went 10 Newport News and back
yesterday In the formers private car.
1rawn by one of the locomotives recent
~ completed for the Swedish Govern
ment. The trial OF the engine was in
every way satisfactory.
This engine differs in several respects
from the engines in use in this country
~ mas no Del and no pilot. These two
way engine are made Unnecessary in
sweden by reason of the fact that all of
the railroads in that country are fenced
IN IN for the entire distance OF their rontes.
right side of the cab. is placed ON tho
leLt. all of his signals leading from that
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
GREAT SALE OF MATING.

Csc. China Mattings. IL f2c. yard.
30c China Mattings. 1Jc. yard.
35c. China Mattings, fsc. yard.
soc. Cotton-Warp Mattings. CSC. yard.
5Oc. Carpet Pattern Mattings. 25c. yard.
I.arge-S Size Hardwood Rsfrigerators.
s40s worth $3.50: they have brass locks
and hinges: lined with galvanized iron
and charcoal-hlled air chambers: they
have patent drip-cups and up-to-date as
ice savers; s4.0s. Come. see them.
f'ull-Sized Fancy Colored Cotton Ham,
mocks, with stretchers, soc.
Hardwood Vanished Croquet Sets. <0c.
Patent Fly-Traps, a sure catch. 40.
Double Stone Filters. guaranteed to
filter, 500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
FraternaI Lodge Confer. Degrees.

Fraternal Lodge. No. 50, A. +. and A. Al
after its stated meeting last night. con,
ferred the Master Mason's wives and
daughters degree upon the wives and
daughters or members of the lodge. The
Brother James II. Capers, and the adj
dresses were made by Worshpful Master
sol. Ia Bloomberg and Worshipful ].
Thompson Brown.
After the comforting OF the degree a
very elegant and sumptuous repast was
served in the grand baEqueting hall OF
the Temple
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
New shooting Records.

PEORIA. ILL. May s.-Charles A.
Young of Springfield. o.. broke I'll
straight inanimate targets. unknown an
giles. here to-day. making a new world $
record. The previous record was held
by J. j. Hollowell, who broke l54 straight
al the philadelphia shoot last year.
In the team shoot another worlds rec
ord was established. &. M. Powers, De-
catur. H.; Charles Young. Springfield.
o. Fred. Gilbert, Spirit Lake. Ia: Rolla
Heikes. Dayton. o.. and Ed. Fulford,
Utica. n. Y, broke 1S3 straight. The
former record was made AT Lincoln. Neb.,
10 - Waek.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
Wns Selling .JeweIry.

J. J. Green. man Is years old. was
OF the Second District. on the charge Of
being a suspicious character. His arrest
grew out OF the fact that he was Offering
for sale what he represented TO be dia-
monds and gold jewe.ry. He had only 81
an his person. and this was paid. accord
ing 10 the information obtained by the
police, by the sale OF set ring. -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
EDWARD l.. DWYEH BANKRUPT
Liabilities, S233,O35-Assets, Ole
Married a Duchess.

NEW YORK, May S.-Edward L. Dwy-
er. a promoter, of this city, has filed a
petition in bankruptcy, with liabilities
amounting to 1858 O55 and no assets. OF
the liabilities. $llO. 800 is nomnally Sc
cured, principally by stock of the La
vale Land and Development Company,
of Oregon: Sl25,555 is unsecured and $1,000
Is accommodation paper.
In January. 1885, il is said, Dwyer mar
RED the Duchess of Casteluccia, in Flori-
da.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09

pr,f.eso, " c. Stubs on behalf OF
coycrnor Foster. delivered addresses, and
INC fair was then declared opened. There
arc many state and private exhibits. arr.
woman's manufacturing. md other de-
cariments. and "a Midway" President
MCKINLEY telcgraphed his best wishes.
and a message was received that the
cruiser New Orleans would be here on
the 18th. when silver service and silver
bell will be presented 10 her.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
Death of Mrs. Anna Crump.

Mrs. Anna Clump. wife OF Mr.. Emmett
Crump, of the office OF the Collector OF
Internal Revenue, died at 1:30 o'clock
this morning at her husbands residence.
No TOO Clay street She leaves no chill
dren.
Mrs. Crump had been afflicted with
consumption wor long period. but had
been confined TO her room only a short
time. She leaves many friends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
DEATHS.

CRUMP.-Dfed. at No. los east clay
street. at 1850 O'clock this morning. Mrs.
ANNA NJ. CRUMP. wife OF Emmett
Crump.
Funeral will take place WEDNESDAY
MORNING at 10 O'clock from the resi-
dence. Friends and acquaintances invited
10 attend. ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09

The Baptist Young Peoples Union OF
Grace-Street church held a reception last
night at the church. and two hours Of
social pleasure were spent. Refreshments
were served, and every one present SEEM
ed 10 enjoy the evening.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
COsmOpOlitan Bug.

This Is the rather odd subject on which
Rev. Or. Robert Watt. of Wilmington.
Del. will lecture tonight at, the Third
Christian church, Twenty-sixth and Mar
shall streets. This lecture is a unique
con nation OF wit. wisdom, and pathos.
There is said not TO be "a dry sentence
In IL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
.9ccts OF the well known remedy,
Svpi.p OF FIGS. manufactured by the
crIFoRxrA Fro SYRUP Co., illustrate
We value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
.;re principles Of plants known TO be
s.edicinally laxative and presenting
.Sen in the form most refreshing 20 the
...,e and acceptable 10 the system. II
;.,he one perfect strengthening laxa-
Zee cleansing the system effectua!ly,
%seling colds. headaches and fevers
entity vet promptly and enabling one
- oy5rcome habitual constipation per-
,oanerily. It's perfect freedom from
orerg Objectionable quality and sub
sf,nce. and its acting on the kidneys,
brer and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make il the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant TO the
taste. but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants, by method
known to the CALIFoRyIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and 10 avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK. " Z.
For sale by all Druggists. Price soc. per bottle
(fe i-Tu Tn q Sa 1y g. weow-tonr)
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
AT THE HOTELS.
Louisiana Fair Opened.

NEiW ORLEANS. May S.-The Louisiana
,I,i.,,lslral Exposition was opened TODAY
IN peace jubilee. Colonel w. II.
49, grand marshal. headed great
,r1,.qle OF returned volunteers. State
r,,ieA. and civic societies. which were
Ha,"ed by the Governor. Chairman
Conn., ncEnery, of the fair Executive
''1se, Mayor w. Z. Flower, and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
RerkIey Delegates.

NORFOLK. VA, May s.-(Special)-
The Democrats of Berkeley held mass
meeting tonight and after passing reso
Iutions endorsing the direct election OF
senator's. elected the following delegates
to the Richmond conference: DR.. j: A.
Norfieet. l. c. Jones, Judge G. ID. Par
ker. j. D. Foreman, +. III. Holland, -. j.
Jones. NJ. Miller, and William Mch.
WoodhoISp
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09

NORFOLK. VA, May S.-(Special.) ,
As a result of the meeting held at the
office OF Messrs. starke & Starke to-day.
some twenty-five Democrats OF Norfoik
will attend the conference TO be held IN
Richmond on Wednesday OF this week.
Iooking IN action favoring the election Of
United States senators by a direct vote
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
A Big Turtle.

A 350-pound turtle, taken in Hampton
Roads attracted much attention az New
Ford's Hotel yesterday. IL was killed last
night. That Is, its head was cut of. II
will not be dead for some time. the. know
ing ones say. Tomorrow IL will be in the
SOUP.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
sueciaI session of the council.

The Common Council has been called
to meet I'm special session on Thursday
next at Z o'clock. for the transaction OF
unfinished business and the chapter Of
street ordinances. as codifed by the spe-
cial committee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
salem and Roanoke.

Democrats of Salem and the county have
met and elected some twenty delegates 10
the Richmond convention. Speeches were
made by prominent Democrats Ill favor
of the purpose of the convention.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
SCREEN DOORS.

We have more orders 20 hang Scfesn
Doors than we can MI for the next two
days, but 1t is advisable for you to allow
us to estimate now. for the sooner your
order comes in the sooner II will be filed
We hang two doors. complete, for $50
and from that price upwards.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-09
A FILIPINO DASH.
A sharp Trick played on Ameri-
cans.

cans.
MANILA, May STD p. Mine Fill
pinos surprised the United States forces
AT San Fernando with q daring trick on
Yesterday. A railway train, with an en-
| eiro at each end. was run almost to the
American outposts, and in PLAIN siSht OF
the town. Before they could be reached
= gang OF natives sprang off the train
tore I'M several lengths Of the railway
track boarded the train again, and
steamed away so quickly that there was
no opportunity 10 capture the raiders
The Nebraska regiment is asking for a
Temporary relief from duty. only so OF
| the men of this regiment are leil Ut tne
front. ,,
GIrNBOATS MISS MACARTHUR.
215 p. M.-The army's gunboats l.aguna
de Raw and Cavadorga, under command
of Captain Grant, which started up the
| san Fernando river for Guagua yester-
day. as was presumed to establish there
= base OF supplies for the troops engaged
| in the northern campaign, returned to-
day. Mator-General Macarthur having
failed to connect with the expedition
The gunboats found rebels entrenched
AT Sosmoan and Guagua, on the water
fronts % the towns. The vessels steam
ed past the works, Smelling the occupants,
and driving them out. Landing parties
from the boats entered both towns cap
turing at Sosmoan a Spanish captain In
uniform. who was ostcnsibly prisoner
I'm the hands Of the rebels, and also
native officer Arriving at Guagua, the
town and a small gunboat were found
burning. and the natives eyacuating the
place, in consequence OF the lombard
ment. ...-,
Al Sosmoar,the landing party captured
number of Filipino flags and guam
titv Of arms, chiefly bolos and bows and
arrows besides a lot of band instruments,
which the men played as they marched
back TO the boats
Captain Grants expedition VIII proDa-
hlv return up the San Fernando river,
after having been reinforced. on the re-
cently-purchased light-draft Spanish
steamers.
Otis ON THE SITUATION.
WASHINGTON, May s-The War De-
nartment has received from General Otis
a dispatch giving the situation in the
Philippines, some parts OF which have
heen omitted by the war Department in
making II public. The dispatch Is as fol-
lows:
Washington: Ntuapoii 40 io'i""s' Law
TON at Maasin and Balinag. Scouting par
ties 10 north and east. Macarthur at San
Fernando p" Population OF country
between Manila and northern points held
la, troons. returning TO homes, appears
cheerful and conterted. Army gunboats
operating i'm rivers. Have cleared !coun-
try west OF Macarthur OF insurgents.
- Signs OF insurgents weakness more
apparent daily.
(signeD .-. oiiS.