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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-18
The War Ha8 JU8t P< ,Jn
TAGALOs' EXTERMINA>sS> ~ ONLY
GUARANTY OF PLACE.
Inability of Americans to Estimate Plans, Re
sources and Numbers of Flipinos-
More Prisoners Captured.

known that a rebel organization exists
in the city. and the evidence is growing
that there was widespread plot to
assassinate the Americans, the signal
being the commencement of hostilities.
The servants were instructed to kill
their employers; but they were terrorized
by the vengeance dealt out to offenders,
and they weakened. Every Tagalo
would have cut his employers throat if
he had dared, or at least this is a current
saving.
"1he faithlessness of the natives is
illustrated by the action of the commits
siOners who came here to offer the alle-
glance of the Island of NegrOs. 1t is
now known that they were in friendly
communication with Aguinaldo while
here.
THE rebels have been resupplied with
ammunition and are using smokeless
powder.
Nearly every house here displays a
foreign flag for protection, whether it
is entitled to it or not. All flags except
the Spanish flag are seen. From the
native huts hang white towels or shirts.
THE natives working in the fields
plant white flag on IL bamboo as
protection against being mistaken for
active rebels.
Every hut between the city and the
American line is heap of ashes.
THE residents are the chief suffer
ers from the present state of affairs.
Food commodities have doubled and
trebled in prices, and many lines of
business are at q standstill.
After z o'clock in the evening Il
death-like silence prevails in the city,
except for the footsteps of the sentries
or their challenges as an occasional
civilian is halted. Every sentry calls
upon the passing civilians to explain
their business. The shutters are all
closed for fear Of shootingS, occurring in
the streets, and the theatres, restaurants
and stores are also closed. Uniformed
Spanish officers in the public places
sneeringly say:
1T would be different if we were
in control
"As an instance of the nervous ten
sion prevailing, it is cited that when the
sunset gun was fired on Sunday whole
regiment encamped at the Luneta jump
ed for its arms as if at a word of COM
mand.
About 300 new saloons have been
opened here since the American occu1
patton, with the result that many
drunken soldiers are to be seen in the
streets. The officers, however, say the
conduct of the soldiers is better than
those of other nations under similar cir
cumstances.
THE chief topic of conversation at
present is the delay in assigning Major
General Lawton to a command.
Everybody expected that he was to
take command of the troops, and he is
eager to get to work, but he has been
a spectator of all the weeks fighting,
and his staff and ten years old son
have been exposed to the hottest fire.
There is an impression that Japanese
firms are supplying the rebels with
arms. The Japanese papers are urging
japanese mediation
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-18

Manila, March III p. m.-Company
G.. of the Washington regiment, has cap
tured $50 additional prisoners near
Taguig and also seized some ammunition.
Most of the rebels arms were hidden or
thrown into the river.
The engineers threw Il temporary
bridge across the Pasig river for the ar
tillery and commissary trains.
THE REAL SITUATION.
Hong Kong, March 1.-THE following
general view of the situation is from
correspondent of the Associated Press
at Manila, and has evidently not been
subjected to censorship:
The most remarkable feature of the
situation is the inability of the Ameri-
cans and residents to estimate the mum
bers, resources and plans of the t'ilipinOs.
Prominent generals think that two or
three disastrous battles will break their
spirit and make them sue for terms. a
majority of the English and other resi-
dents are of the opinion that the eXter
mination of the Tagalos is the only
guarantee of peace. that they can easily
be whipped if they give battle, but that
they. will dodge meeting with the
Americans in force.
''Some people think they will risk bat
ties at Malabon and Paranaque. where
they are strongly entrenched, and that If
they are defeated they will resume bush
whacking and keep it up as long as any
of them are left.
United States Consul Williams says:
~ don't expect to live to see the end
of the war
THE rebels shift about SO much that
it is impossible to estimate their num-
bers.
s"rhe correspondent questioned several
generals as to the number of the rebels,
and the replies ranged from 2Q.000 to
100000. The estimates of the quantity
Of arms possessed by the rebels are
equally uncertain The best authorities
say 10000. Large sections of the arm
ed natives are ignorant of the use Of
their weapons.
'"The country beyond the American
lines is rice fields, cane and brush. The
rebels are familiar with every inch of
it, and it affords fine hiding places.
"The residents say the Tagalos are
unanimously rebels, and they predict the
Americans will be resisted at AIindoro
and Mindanao, and that they will be
obliged to subdue them.
"The extent of the support which the
other Luzon tribes are giving Aguinaldo
is a mystery. 1t is known that several
regiments were under arms before the
outbreak, but the majority of them are
supposed to be jealous of the Tagalos,
who are reported to be treating the other
| tribes in the fashion of the SpaniardS,
dominating the island and holding all the
offices.
Reports from the rebels are to the
effect that the recent tactics Of the
Americans in retiring to their establish
ed lines after pursuing them, makes the
rebels think they are winning victories.
THE Oriental character is SO deceptive
that the residents of Manila are ignorant
as to whether their own servants SYM
pathize with the rebels or not. 1t is
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-18
THE ORIGIN OF THE FIRE.
Man Lit a Cigar and Tossed the Match
Aside.

Aside.
New York, March 17.-Regarding the
origin of the fire the Herald tomorrow
will publish the following:
John Foy, a waiter in the hotel, was
passing through the hall on the parlOr
floor. the first above the street. He
was making his way to a place where
he could catch moments sight of the
parade. In front of him walked Il man
patron of the hotel. The waiter did
not know him. Passing thus one be-
hind the other, they had nearly gained
the angle of the passage near Fifth
Avenue and 10th street. when the pat
ron drew match and lighted cigar
or cigarette. He tossed the match
aside. 1t was still blazing and fell into
the folds of lace curtain. In an in
stant the timsy fabric was ablaze, and
instantly the flames shot to surrounding
draperies.
This, from all accounts, was the orr
gin of the holocaust i'll which many
human beings perished and others were
severely mangled. while helpless thou
sands looked on in wild horror.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-18
MKINLEY LOOKS BRIGHTER.
He is Enjoying His Vacation and
Gaining Strength.

Thomasville, Ga, March 1.-THE
President is beginning to show plainly
the good effects of his outing. The
bloom is once more returning to his
cheeks and the tagged out appearance is
vanishing. He is enjoying pretty drives
around Thomasville. Invitations com
tinue to pour in from the surrounding
country, but are being declined in pur-
suance of the purpose to avoid every
thing having the aspect of Il semi-public
function The Presidential mail is
growing rapidly, the people being we'll
acquainted now with Mr. McKinley's
whereabouts. The statement cannot be
made too broad that it is the Presidents
wish that, communications on business
and other matters be sent to Washing
ton. where attention will be given them.
the present trip being solely for play
and rest and not work.
President Mckinley was shocked to
hear of the frightful holocaust at the
Windsor Hotel, New York, and CRATE
full that all the family of his brother,
Abner. had escaped unhurt.
Judge Day, formerly Secretary of
State. who is now at Palm Beach, will
stop at Thomasville on his way North,
in all probability, and may be one of the
party to Jekyl Island.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-18

Alice Price, last seasons belle at Nara
gansett Pier and who died three months
ago. She was formerly Miss Williams,
of Jones county, Georgia.
No Miss NJ Pierce is known in Macon
so far as can be learned tonight.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-18
TOTAL BANK CLEARINGS.

New York, March 1.-THE total
bank clearings in the United States for
the week were $1,S45, 172, $50; per cent
increase, 42.9 Der cent.
Exclusive of New York, $623, ,054, 149:
per cent increase. 23.6.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-18

ed off sufficiently to allow search for
bodies. A big force of men is now at
the ruins ready to make search as
soon as possible. 1t is believed by both
firemen and police that there are Il
number of bodies in the ruins.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-18
s1sTER-IN-LAw OF GAMBLER.
Mrs. Alice Price Injured in the Windsor
Fire.

Macon, Ga, March 17.-Mrs. Alice
Price, who was reported injured in the
Windsor Hotel fire in New York, was
the widow of the late w. z. Price,
prominent cotton merchant of Macon;
was sister-in-law of Governor Gambler
of Georgia, and of Mayor 5. Il. Price, OF
Macon She is one of the handsomest
women in Georgia and mother Of Miss
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-11-19
TAR ANn FEATHERS

Euporia Gazette: 4 piece Of Cusscdness
came 10 light this morning which, had f.
been found out che first u she week.
would have resulted in a coat Of "a and
feathers for q mover Monday morning
q movers wagon pulled u7 along East
street and az Eighth avenue camPed or
q vacant lot The man piled out Of The
WAGON took on the canvas cover ard.
putting il on the ground hustled his wife
and six children into IT, Then Pc drove
down town. sold rhe wagon and horses
and returned He save 8 u the sac
money 10 his wife ard told her % sniff
Tor herself and children He said tAat
he was Tired a living with her ard vas
going 20 strike ouJ for himself The
neiEhho-s noticed the woman irving -
sex somethinE 70 eat sud In conversation
found out t1e trouble The man had
skipped and the woman ard SIX children,
rot one OF whom Is ever - years old. we've
left behind People took an interest. and
TIE family was helped OF % relatives
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-11-19
one Rnv NEGLECTED.

VIII White, fl MS boy stories. has
neglected one Kansas boy who needs At
tention. He is usually a big boned, clab-
ber-faced coward and his speciality IS
putting chip on one little boys shoulder
and then telling another little boy that
he dare not knock II Of. in order TO get
m q fvlr
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-11-19

Be.ow g. Louis On the Missouri side
OF the Mississippi river IS Q Snip = .sad
known as "Oklab9ma- TIE Tecunsea
Republican says & is probably 50 Gales
because il Belongs 70 the covers -e-- ard
Is occu7ted ay soo-s-s- aiding 81; Hez
along TIE river bank he,ow ne PERCEPTIONS
bluffs which xsH rs river Of taat side
ard varies II wi5ta frsu few feat 70
several hundred yards. some tracts being
vide enough 20 permit farming c. q s-zzI
So
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-11-19
4 IAPO PTCTTRE

James g. Cornir-- young man from
Girard at Jaro. who is 50 young that IN
his regiment he Is called The Kid
gives tais little picture in a letter home;
1--WE have great time on the outpost
The native women Try without passes %
get through WITH rice and that IS against
orders. They offer Us cocoanu-s, cocoa
nut elder. eggs. etc. 10 Ter them through.
And sometimes they get right down oa
their knee and beg"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-11-19

T77ekz Cspt:at TIE H-leElta Eazis -
parts that sK-5sT@rzar I,evess.aE zas
seez az w5rE o. rs s2rz vs-y eaase1y -
past thzee ns-rns j ee-rEi1sv ear -
that ae Is 55.,E rAss o@cagse - sas g.
signs - s1Ze s-Ices. As the F So
20 sazEer require ssse5T uasz 81 SLOW cal
ions spsss on thslr zazds sessvs gsvans
tse-. ro-ut-ses---
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-11-19

TIE Republicans Of Wilson county n
sisted on making q stiE huut a-5 the
f,isiouists scoopei The platter c,ean. Ev-
erv place II Kansas where s-it hunts
were made by The Republicans cae fu-
sfoniSts did better than they coulz Have
done with an open dght. Think - a Re
publican making stiI hunt 70 uphold
The aaS
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-11-19
ARE Many SIGNS

Il is wonderful even 20 a Republican
who Is seeking for them. how uzuisozf
are the evidences % prosperity II
southern Kansas ard Ok-aHoma there
Is hardly q cov-n OF importance WHERE
additional side TRACKS have 1ot bee1 pur
in within the last eight moaihs-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-24

Reldsville. Ga, June 2s.-Miss Temple
Easterling and Mr., Joseph r. Wills were
married wednesday evening at the Metho-
dist Church, which was beautifully decor
ated for the occasion. The chancel and
pulpit were mass Of palms and roses.
Mrs. A. A. Reppard, the organist of the
occasion, played a selection from Lonhe-
gren, as the bridal party entered The at
tendants were: Mrs. NJ F. Cummings and
Col. r. j. Giles, Miss Sable Easterl.ng and
w. n. Smith, Col. and Mrs. c. c. Giles.
Miss Lila Brosley and 81. James b. Alex
ander, Col Charles G. Edwards was best
man with Miss Lizzie Easterling, sister
of the bride, as maid Of honor. Miss Angle
Easterl.ng and Master Charlie Cummings
proceeded the bride and groom and car
ried baskets of beautiful roses. The bride
Is a daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. John Easter
ling, and has a host Of friends, who love
her for her gentle nature and charming
manner. Mr.. wallis is rising young man
and has a rare talent as an artist and is
held in high esteem by all who know him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-24

a COMIC-oPERA PREMIER.
The Rev. Shirley Bakers Experience
in Tonga.
From the London Star.

From the London Star.
Tonga the latest island domain to be
snapped up by our warships, was an in
teresting place a few years ago, when
that comic opera premier, the Rev. Shirley
Baker, ran it. 1t was in 1927 that the
Wesleyan Missionary Society converted
The late King George l, who. died at
the age of So In 1893, was all his life
jealous Christian, and frequently preach
ed in the chapels In fact, he was prob
ably the only active Wesleyan King in
the world. He was a great admirer of
Great Britain He wished to abdicate the
throne in favor of Great Britain under the
rule of the power he so much admired.
Lord Palmerston declined with thanks. In
1879 and 1892 treaties of friendship were
concluded between the TWO governments,
and Great Britain accorded limited ju-
risdetion over British subjects to the
Tongan courts.
But George rs generous admiration for
cur virtues led him to become the easy
prey of the Rev. Shirley Baker, who. re-
pudiating the Wesleyan Missionary Soci-
ETY., which sent him out, became King
Georges premier, his minister of foreign
affairs, his auditor general, his president
of the Court of Appeal, his minister or
lands, his judge of the land court, his
minister of education, his agent general
and his medical attendant.
An absurd set of laws worried the GOOD
natured Tongans on every side, and 'firt-
ing" became the chief offense. AT last
in Australia the Burly Shaker-became so
outrageous that in June. 1890. Sir John
Thurston, her majesty's high commission
er, removed him from office. 1t was time.
Here is an extract from his budget:
Police uniforms, hardware, parliament
airy expenses, tanks, medicines, building
materials. lime, etc. 1853 IS "a
The "etcetera" was found 10 include
groceries (E35 1875 2d), Mr.. Bakers sub
scripuou to the Northern Club, Auckland;
his sons cab, tram and boat hire GAO,
and boots and shoes az 9s 3d..
The revenue was mortgaged to a Ger
man trader at Sydney and there was
chaos everywhere. The recent proceeding
Of her majesty's ship Tauranga is prob
ably due to the strategic necessities of
Fiji. If Tongatabu should fall into the
hands of a foreign Power the position Of
FIJI would become perilous. In the event
of European war it might be surrounded
by ships of hostile powers. Great Brit
ain, with valuable possessions in Van
couver and Sydney, would have no island
in the $3.50 miles of ocean that separate
these two ports wherein to obtain coal
or fresh supplies.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-24
POLITICS IN GEORGIA.

Dublin Courier: Hon. Alfred Herring
ton has recently declared for Lester for
Congress and Editor Bell has aligned
himself with the opposition. As both are
warm members we may expect hot time
in old Emanuel next year.
Bulloch Herald: A reporter for the
News recently interviewed Col. Lester
on political questions. The colonel re-
fuses TO predict which will be the leading
issue of the next campaign, free silver
or expansion, but remarks that ut is not
worth while to say as much about silver
as was done the last time. 1t was UNI
necessary then, for that matter" Now,
colonel, don't talk too much about the
coming issue, for you don't know what
may be popular next year, and you must
be on the big side you know.
Marietta Herald: Elem duBignon would
make a mighty good Governor after
Uncle Alien" abdicates the chair. At
least that's what Cobb thinks about it.
Dublin Dispatch: It's too early even
to dream about county politics for next
year, but the Dispatch, as good news
naper must report what the people are
talking about. 1t is said that the Popu-
lists are already getting their fences in
good condition for another contest The
rumor is that ex-Representative John r.
Baggett will be a candidate for senator
from tAis district; that Tax Collector John
Wilkes will run for representative; that
ex-Sheriff w. j. Joiner will make the race
for clerk of Superior Court. These rum
ors may be founded on fact, or they may
not he
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-24
G6ORCIA RND @
~ o FLORIDA.

put this year having already amounted to
ABOUT $500 pounds.
ne Iimes announces that Tampa will
keep open house during Fourth of July
week. The latchstring will hang inviting
y On the outside, and all the people of
fiorlda and the several adjoining South
ern states will be made welcome and are
assured of big time" if they come.
Monticello Constitution: Lightning came
near playing havoc at the Plant System
depot Saturday afternoon Uncle Charles
dIlsn was severely shocked. his horse
shocked down, as were also the horses 10
the mack The window curtains were ser
on IRE and the wires demolished. No very
serious damage was done.
Gainesville Sun: The turpentine men in
the Melrose district state that the cold
weather of last winter greatly damaged
their crops, and they have not gotten over
the eifects of it yet. One gentleman from
that section stated that the turpentine
business was hurt worse by the cold than
anything else.
Palatka Advertiser: On Saturday
morning, near DR.. S. G. Millers truck
farm, west of Francis, bee tree was cut
that yielded fully 100 pounds Of beautiful
transparent honey. Two colonies of the
Industrious little insects had ensconced
themselves in a pine tree, the cavity of
which was about five feet long and ten
inches in diameter. The hollow was liter
ally filled from top TO bottom with the
saccharine liquid. Ye locallst took a hand
in the proceedings and was "teched UP"
more times than once as reminder Of his
adventure.
Orange County Reporter: One inmate
of the county home is nearly 100 years old,
with a clear mind and uuimpaired memory.
He was Russian soldier in 1929 and had
an attack of the plague He apparently
died and was being carried to the trench
for promiscuous burial when an attendant
noticed his eyelids twitching and had him
returned to the hospital. In 1S47 he had
yellow fever in a Mexican hospital at Vera
Cruz, and says he would have made die
of 1t if he had not escaped to the noun
tains The old man has had a checkered
career, from afIluence to perjury, aud feels
most keenly the fact that he must at last
die in the aims house.
Relatives in Tampa wednesday received
a message from Havana saying that Fred
Krause had been exonerated of the charge
of being connected with the Minnie Ross
affair, and that he had been released. The
fact that he has been released was good
news TO his friends. They Believed him in
nocent but they did not like his being
confined incommunieado The young mans
friends were able 10 show a complete ali
bi for him during all the time that the af-
fair was supposed TO have occurred. There
is no possibility of their being mistaken
about it, because ne accounted for every
moment of the time from the evening be-
fore until the afternoon following the
tragedy.
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FLORIDA.

Monticello Constitution: Speaking of
the proposed yarn mill at Quitman re-
minds us that movement was recently
started In Monticello with view of put
ing up cotton factory here. What has
become of the movement?
Fernandina Mirror: Congressman
sparksman will learn, before he reaches
The United States Senate that 1t requires
more than local suggestion to reach a
soal. II he has any doubt in the premises
Ialliaferro may be in q position 10 give
MN pointer.
Levy Times-Democrat: The legislature
has been three weeks adjourned and II is
claimed the Railroad Commission was
clothed with all the authority Il wanted.
Will that body name a date when 1t pro-
poses coming 20 the relief of the suffering
people?
Manatee River Journal: Mr.. w. ]. Drum
right Of Osprey was In town yesterday
with boat load of honey. He is the larg-
est money producer In Manatee county and
makes a success OF the business his out
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-24
NAVAL STORES.

Spirits Turpentine-Durlng the early part
of the week there was a strong demand
for spirits and the prices rose steadily
until 3S cents was reached. Then the buy
ers got filed up and neglected the mar
ket during the past three days. To-day
buyers would not pay the market price,
81 cents. At the first call, at the Board
of Trade, the market was bulletined firm,
al 81 cents. with sales of 1872 casks. At
the last call, the market closed quiet and
unchanged, with no sales. Receipts for
the day were 1,52S casks.
Rosin--There was no change In the situ-
alton nor in the quotations during the
past week. The demand was strong every
day and the transactions were large. The
market to-day remained firm and I'M
changed, with sales of SIS barrels. To-
days receipts were 1903 barrels.
Quotatons-At the close of the market
to-day the following quotations were bull
letned at the Board OF Trade:
Spirits Turpentine-Quiet, SIC.