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Evening star., 1899-03-30
MESSENGER JAGGERs HOME AGAIN.
The English Mail Beat Him to London
Several HOurs.

LONDON, March 30-William Thomas
JaEgers, the British messenger boy who
was recently sent from London by Richard
Harding Davis to deliver messages ahead of
the mails TO friends of Mr.. Davis in New
York, Philadelphia and Chicago, arrived in
this city on his return trip at 10 O'clock
this morning, some hours after the mails
of the American line steamer St. Louis, in
which vessel Jaggers sailed from New York,
We're delivered.
Mr.. Davis and a party of friends awaited
the messenger at the Waterloo railroad sta
tion and presented Jaggers with a silver
medal inscribed Richard Harding Davis
to William Jaggers."
Evening star., 1899-03-30
MR.. sHERMAN's CONDITION.
Early COnvalescence. Looked for if
No Complications Intervene.

Ex-Secretary Shermans condition con-
tinues to be favorable TO his ultimate re-
covery from the severe attack of pneu-
monia from which he has suffered. The
acute stage of the disease has been passed
and he is now experiencing only the effects
consisting mainly of enfeeblement, together
with a hacking cough. II no complications
set in the distinguished patient may be con-
valeseent with the return of good weather
and able to drive out by the time the trees
take on their spring foliage.
One Of the most gratifying features of his
condition is the delight which he expert
ences at being home again. This is said to
be favorable TO his rapid improvement, in
ducing frame of mind likely to aid con-
valescence.
Many inquiries from distinguished peo-
pie are made daily at the house as to Mr.
Sherman's condition, and there is no abate-
ment OF the afectionate interest manifest
ed In his welfare by his wide circle of
friends
Evening star., 1899-03-30
ADVANCE DESCRIBED
Adyices Received shortly After Mid
night From Gen. Otis.

The following cable message was received
at the War Department from General Otis
shortly after l. o'clock this morning:
MANILA, March 80.
''AdjutaDt General. Washington:
Macarthur advanced at d yesterday
morning from Marilao and passed rapidly
to Bocave. At IL 40 took up an advance
for Bigaa. and at $50 yesterday afternoon
started for Guiguinto. three and a half
miles from Malolos, reaching that point at
5:l5 Casualties for day, about seventy.
Fierce fighting in afternoon. Troops made
crossing OF river at Guiguinto by working
artillery over railroad bridge by hand and
swimming mules against fierce resistance
Column will pass on railroad to extreme
front, nearly repaired, and will resupply
today. OTIS"
The Advance on MaloIos.
MANILA March 30.-After a couple
hours Of rest yesterday, MacArthur's di-
vision pushed on across rice fields and
rivers. through the jungle. without meeting
any opposition, the enemy flying from the
villages of Ucat, Taal and Bigaa, after
burning them. Even the town of Bulacan,
the capital of the province, was burned and
abandoned. although Gen. Macarthur pass
ed miles to the right.
At o'clock the enemy made a stand in
trenches half a mile beyond Guiguinto sta
uon. at a river crossing. The Kansas and
Pennsylvania regiments Immediately de-
ployed. crossing the railroad bridge under
heavy fire and attacked the enemy's posi-
ticn. The rebels withstood the nusketry
fire for half an hour. but the artillery dis
concerted them, and at the end of a forty
fve-minute fight the insurgents bolted to-
ward the hills. Our loss was two killed
and twenty wounded. The enemy's loss
was severe. Gen Macarthur went into
camp near the station at $50 o'clock. four
miles from MaloloS.
Evening star., 1899-03-30
ASSAULT MAL0LOS
American Forces Within Three Miles
of Insurgent Capital.
INTEREST In THE MOVEMENT
War Department Officials Watch
ing the Advance.
HEAT SPOILING SUPPLIES

With the American forces within three
and half miles of the insurgent capital,
MaIolos, interest in the military movement
north of Manila is fast reaching a culmi-
mating point
1t was stated at the War Department to-
day that the march of three and a half
miles might take all of today, in view OF the
successive lines of rebel intrenchments and
the strong earthworks, which, it is believed,
the rebels have thrown up Immediately
around the city. In that event the storm
ing of the city itself would not begin to-
night. There is no certainty, however, that
the short distance may not be compassed
early today, so as to permit an assault late
today or during the night. General Corbin
was of opinion that the attack would begin
during the day.
In view OF the elimination of this move
ment Maj. Simpson OF the military infor-
nation bureau has made a final readjust-
msnt of the American position, showing
1ust how the approach to the insurgent
capital will be executed. 1t shows the
brigade of Hale stretched out on the right,
and that of Harrison Grey Otis on the left.
Each brigade in this advanced line is made
up Of seasoned volunteers, with batteries
Of the 50 Artillery, these being the only
regulars.
But just back of them, and midway be-
tween the two advanced brigades, is the
strong force of Wheaton, which has been
kept from the arduous work of the last
few days and held as a sort of battering
ram.
1t is made up mainly Of regulars, the 22d
Infantry and the Sd Infantry, well as
one regiment Of volunteers, the I'd Oregon
which has seen some of the hardest fight
ing of the war. 1t Is expected that this re-
serve force of Wheaton's will be heard
from when the main assault begins.
Hales advanced column on the right is
made up of the 1st Nebraska. list South
Dakota, 1st Colorado and the 1st Wyoming.
OTIS advanced column on the left Is made
up of the 10th Kansas. 1st Montana four
batteries of the Sd Artillery the 18th Min
nesota and the 10th Pennsylvania The
Minnesota regiment was sent forward from
the water works yesterday in order to
strengthen the advance line for the final
assault
Interest in the Legations.
Among the foreign attaches stationed
at Washington. the fighting above Manila
is being followed with critical interest.
They speak Of 1t in rather serious terms,
the prevailing view being that the insur-
gents can keep up a long and harassing
running fight. One of the foreign repre-
sentatives, who has seen long service in
the far east, said that casualties of TWEEN
ty-one day may seem small, but when
long continued they reach discouraging
proportions"
Since the fighting with the insurgents be-
gan. some Of the foreign governments have
arranged TO send their military attaches
to Manila to observe the developments.
The Italian military expert has already
left on that mission.
Evening star., 1899-03-30
HEAT sPOILING SUPPLIES.
Gen. Otis Reports Deterioration In
Meat and Bread.

Gen. Otis telegraphed the War Depart
ment early this morning as follows:
MANILA, March 80, 1899.
'Adjutant General, Washington:
Subsistence supplies excellent and a bund-
ant. Meats deteriOrating in this hot cli-
mate are sold at public auction at high fig
ure. Considerable hard bread spoiled will
be some loss. Supplies in all other depart
nents good; medical supplies abundant.
Otis"
Evening star., 1899-03-30

Collier Which Accompanied the Ore
gOn Outward Trip.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 30.-The United
States collier Scindia has arrived here from
Honolulu. She was one Of the supply ships
that left New York with the Oregon and
Iowa. When the former was ordered to
Manila from Valparaiso the Iris and Scin-
dia went with her. On the way to Homo
lulu the crown plates of the Scindia's boil
ers gave out, and she was left behind. On
arriving at Honolulu she was repaired tenn
porarily, and now comes on here for thor
ough overhauling.
Evening star., 1899-03-30
LIEUT. CURRY TO BE TRIED.
He Killed n Soldier Belonging to the
I'd Artillery.

ATLANTA, Ga, March 3O.-Lieutenant
Frank Z. Curry. Sd Georgia Volunteer In
fantry, who shot and killed Private Leo
Reid, Battery /, 2d Artillery, last January
at Savannah, will be tried by court-martial
within a short time. Charges have been
preferred against him, and the order d.
recting the court-martial will be issued
within a few days The officials at the De-
partment of the Gulf are uncertain as to
whether the sessions of the court will be
held at Augusta, the present station of the
regiment, or at Savannah, where the killing
occurred.
Evening star., 1899-03-30
PROTECTS INNOCENT PURCHASERS.
Judge Shfras Renders a Decision on
Hankrupt's MOrtgages.

DUBUQUE. Ia, March 30-Judge Shiras,
in the federal court, has decided that un-
der the bankruptcy act innocent third par
ties can hold their securities. The court
holds that mortgages cannot be compelled
to yield possession of property in their
hands which passed into their possession
before the proceedings in bankruptcy We're
begun. The decision is considered as one
Evening star., 1899-03-30
CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH

No Cases of Smallpox OF Snotted
Fever Reported Today.
Referring to smallpox and cerebro spinal
meningitis or spotted fever, as the latter
disease is sometimes called, Dr. VIM. c.
Woodward, the District health officer, re-
ports clean bill of health for the District
today, no cases of smallpox being reported
and no deaths from cerebro spinal menin-
gifts up to late hour this afternoon
Evening star., 1899-03-30
Late Nayal araar.

Lieut.. NJ G. Twining has been detached
from the Brutus and ordered to the Iowa.
Lieut.. G. Tarbox. from the Iowa to the
Brutus.
Lieut.. J. M. Poyer has been ordered to
duty In the bureau of eauiument, Nayy
Department, for compass instruction.
Evening star., 1899-03-30
PLOT AGAINST THE GEAR.
Echo de Paris Prints q Sensational
Article on Subject.

PARIS, March 30.-The Echo de Paris to-
day publishes sensational dispatch from
Copenhagen, saying a plot against the car,
in which his mother and NJ. Pobyedonotzef,
the head of the holy synod. are implicated.
has been discovered. the object of the con-
spirators being to take advantage of the
state of the cars health to remove him
from power and confide the government to
his uncle, who is classed a notorious re-
dictionary.
Evening star., 1899-03-30

The sole measure of value 20 an
advertiser ts the number of read
ers and probable customers his an-
nouncement Will reach. Judged by
this fnfiexible standard, The Even
ing Star stands pre-eminent. No
other paper. published anywhere,
has 80 large a percentage of its
circulation among the homes,
families and business circle. OF
the city where printed. In no
other Washington paper. there
fore. fs an advertisement worth
half SO much to an advertiser.
Evening star., 1899-03-30
GERMANY's SAMOAN ApyICEs
bombardment Going on March 20
English Press Attacked

English Press Attacked
BERLIN, March 30-A brief official dis
patch from Apia, Samoa, dated March 20,
says:
The bombardment continues. In pursu-
ance to military orders, the whites have
evacuated many houses
Inc chiefs of the Tanus party who were
eXlied to other islands have been brought
back from Upoiu. The firearms and ammu
milton taken from Tanus on January 9 have
been returned
Charge Against Mr.. White
Replying to the allegations of the Daily
Chronicle of London that the United
States ambassador here, MIR. Andrew ID.
white, has been pro-Gerinan in his han
ding OF the Samoan question, the Cologne
Gazette says. semi-officialiy:
or some time We have noticed thai the
eifofts OF the English press to create had
blood between the United states and t,er1
many nave again taken fresh ininulse from
the latest developments at Samoa. MOI tn
Ilehtioh otner instances which show that
dmoou OF the English press the London
Times few days ago, cirrulated a raIen
story TO the effect that Germany was IN
tendlng to withdraw from the RcrIin
Sna .rea.y: Now the Daily Chronicle claims to
bassador, Mr.. White, has aroused sran
dissatisfaction in the United States heca,Isa
oI MS handling of the Samoan ouestion
principally from the German standpoint.
No Defense Needed.
II would be honoring the Daily Chronicle
100 iluch II we We're to endeavor to protect
,ne american ambassador against that alb
uhpfoVen accusation of a serious
violation of his duties. For.us it is suti-
cieht 10 say again how bitterly and with
W.. Enat talent In inventing false reports the
e.neilsh press is pursuing eyerythine which
A Is suspected OF being apt to foster the good
SI ana friendly relations between the Tinted
Evening star., 1899-03-30
4 Graceful Comp,1..,t.

ambassador Carnhcn today delivered an
au.osraph letter. signed by President Lou
pet or france, and directed to President
mckinley, informing the latter of NJ Lon
bets election to the presidency of the
French republic This is a graceful per-
sunah.c spiaat compliment Is from one president to
of good will between the two governmants
Evening star., 1899-03-30
IN DISTINGUISHED COMPANY.

Mckinley's Picture to Hang With
Washington, Jefferson and LincOln's.
CHICAGO, March 30.-The Chicago Union
League Club art committee. consisting of
Judge John Barton Payne, F. G.. Logan and
VIM. R. French of the Art Institute, has
commissioned the artist. George Peixoto
to paint portrait of President Mckinley
1t will be the only modern portrait since
Lincoln's to hang in company with Wash
Ington and jefferson, no President having
been thus honored by the club since the
days of negro emancipat ton.
Evening star., 1899-03-30
Bids for Armor Plate Asked.

The Navy Department has formally or
dered the publication of the advertisements
inviting proposals for supplying the Navy
Department with "A 600 tons of armor plate
authorized under the naval appropriation
bills of 1888 and 1899. The circular is be-
ing printed and will be made public in
few days. The bids are to be opened Nav
81.
Evening star., 1899-03-30
Marine Corps Promotions

The following officers Of the Marine Corps
have been promoted to the rank named !.
Col. G. c. Reid. adtutant and inspector:
Major c. l.. McCauley. assistant quarter
master: Col. G. c. Goodloe, paymaster.
Col. F. l. Denham. quartermaster; Col. p.
C. Pope. Lieut.. Col. F. Fl. Harrington.
Capt Il. C. G.. Long, Capt. II. l.. Draper.
Major G. F. Elliott, Capt. ]. H. Russell.
Capt. 3. II. Fuller Capt. A. r. Davis.
Evening star., 1899-03-30
SNOW STORM IN THE WEST.
Street Car Traffic Delayed at 81
Joseph, Mo.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. March 30-One of the
worst snow storms of the season has been
raging here since last night The wind is
blowing and snow is SO badly drifted that
street cars have been unable to run. Rail-
road trains are irregular and some have
been abandoned. The temperature is -.
degrees. The storm is the worst experienced
here in many years so late in the season.
OTTUMWA, Iowa, March 30.-There is
five inches of snow here. 1t is still falling
heavily.
Evening star., 1899-03-30
The Meade sail. for Cvh.

NEW YORK, March. 30.-The United
States transport Meade formerly the Ber-
lin. sailed today for Matanzas Cuba. to
transport the Sth Massachusetts, from that
place to Boston. where they are to be mus
tered out.
Evening star., 1899-03-30

Ex-Secretary CarltsIe's Son Burfed.
CINCINNATI. Ohio, March 30.-Ex- -Secre-
tary OF the Treasury John G. Carlisle and
his wife arrived in Covington today, bring
ing the body of their son. w. K Carlisle
who died recently in New York The inter-
ment was in Linden Grove cemetery In the
family lot.
Evening star., 1899-03-30
SECRETARY ALGER'S ITINERARY.
Left Matanzas This Morning for Glen
fuegOs, Cuba.

HAVANA, March 30.-The Secretary of
War, Ger. Russell A. Alger, left Matanzas
this morning for Cienfuegos The Secretary
yesterday visited the sugar plantation of
Aguacate. He was met by Maj. Gen. Will
son. military governor of the department of
Matanzas. He was cheered by the people,
and spent the day in the city and in visit,
ing camps.
Evening star., 1899-03-30
The Vote MT H.,.,.,....,

HARRISBURG, Pa, March 3o.-rhe six
ty-second ballot for United States sena tor
today resulted: Quay trep.). 81: Jenks
(dem). GS; Dalzell (rep.l. al Total vote.
lbs; necessary to a choice, LOO; paired or
not voting, Is -
Evening star., 1899-03-30

HAVANA. March 30.-The American Line
steamer Paris, Capt Watkins, which is
touring the West Indies with a party of
Americans, left here this morning.
Evening star., 1899-03-30
Thought Offer Was a Joke.

After the investigation commenced Hersch
told the witness he thought the offer was
a joke. After Pratt left the stand Thomp-
son was recalled at his request and testi-
fed that Evans came TO his seat in the
House and asked him to point out Norton.
MIR. fowler (Quay republican, of Forest
said a member told him he had been in
directly approached to change his vote
from Quay to another. This member has
not testified and Mr.. fowler preferred not
to divulge his name until after he has Civ
en- his testimony.
Representative He'll of Northampton was
recalled and testified that Parker Titus OF
Easton visited him at his home and told
him he was there to do business. saying
there was 1.-TWO apiece for signers 10 the
Sqatz agreement. He'll refused to sign the
paper, saving he was elected as democrat
and would vote as democrat. Titus told
him he ought to vote for Quay. and asked
He'll to advise him when jerks was "out
of it Titus requested Hell not TO say
anything about the alleged offer
Norton Denies a Statement.
Norton was recalled and in answer to a
question by Mr.. Kreps said he had not
asked Evans to have his son appointed to
West Point.
Mr. Zerbe 0Quay republican, Of Lebanon
said ex-Sheriff Miller of his county asked
him to meet Representative Dalzel, and on
the way told him that the question OF offer
vote from Senator Quay had been dis
cussed by anti-Quay leaders of Lebanon,
but that he had advised against it. Mr..
Zerbe related his conversation with Miller
to Dr. fowler TO get his opinion as 10
whether it was pertinent TO the inquiry.
Evening star., 1899-03-30
Steamship Arrivals.
steamer pari. Leares Haxann

At New York-Trave, from Bremen and
Southampton; Ems, from Naples
Evening star., 1899-03-30
CONFIRMATORY n,sp.nr

foreign Ofhee Advised of
Hostiiities in Samoa.
noNpoN' March 30.-The British foreign
eince mas received official dispatches con-
d. BILL one dispatches Of the Associated
outbreak of histilities there 'i'e
Evening star., 1899-03-30

The Evening Star is served TO subscribers In the
city by carriers their ewn account, at 10 cents
per week. ~ cents per month. Copies at the
counter, cents each. BY mail-anywhere In the
United States Canada-postage prepaid-5O cents
per month.
Saturday ouintuple Sheet Star. 81 per year; with
foreign postage added. S3-0S.
tEntcred at the Post Office at Washington, D. c.,
second class mail matter.)
UAIl mail Subscriptions must be paid In advance.
Rates Of advertising -lade known application.
Evening star., 1899-03-30
More Evidence of Bribery in Penn
sylvania Legislature.
MEMBERS INCRIMINAfE EACH OTHER
All Sorts Of Offers Made to Secure
Support.
CASE OF MR.. RTON,

HARRISBURG, Pa. March 3O.-The
bribery committee met again at . O'Clock
this morning TO take testimony in the
charges OF alleged bribery in connection
with the United States senatorshlp and
the McCarrell jury bill in the house. Mr..
Thompson (Quay republican, OF Wayne was
closely questioned concerning his colleague.
Norton, who testified yesterday that he
had been offered $1,000 by Robert Evans OF
Philadelphia for his vote on the McCarrell
bill. He said Norton told him he would
have to give evidence against Evans.
Mr.. Thompson was absent when the bill
was under consideration in the House and
explained that he would have voted for
1t If he had been present Representative
Pratt fusionisD of Chester said Represent
ative Hersch (democraD of Montgomery
told him he was offered $50 TO vote in the
negative on the motion 10 adjourn the
House to prevent a reconsideration OF the
Evening star., 1899-03-30

New York Office, 50 Tribune Building.
Evening star., 1899-03-30
GOV. stephens OF Missouri.

Governor and Mrs. Stephens of Missouri
Were among the Presidents visitors today.
Governor Stephens is here to see what can
be done about having the 9th Missouri
Regiment mustered into the regular army
as an organization. The officers and men
would like to go into the army as the regt-
ment stands. The regiment is now in
Evening star., 1899-03-30
Gen. Wheeier's Call.
Called on Mr.. Sherman.

President Mckinley yesterday afternoon
called at the home of ex-Secretary Sher-
man to inquire into the condition OF his
former cabinet member. Secretary Porter
also made call in behalf of the President
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-23

CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR UNION.
Proposed Farmers Picnic-Confeue-
r,te Veterans tn Meet-Driefs.

WOODSTOCK, VA, July 2-sSpeciai.)
The Christian Endeavor societies con-
nected with the Christian Church In
Shenandoah county met in the local
church yesterday afternoon and formed
a county union OF the societies, six socie-
ties being represented in the meeting
Rev. W. ]. Cooke, OF this place, was
elected president; W. a. Murdoch, or
Edenburg. vice-president; Mrs. a. II.
Hamaker. OF Strasburg, secretary, and
James /. Bauserman, Of Zepp. treasurer.
The first semi-annual convention OF the
union will be held I'm the latter part OF
October at a time and place 10 be select
ed by the president. A Committee on
Constitution and Bylaws was appointed.
The old Fair Grounds near this place.
which were operated for ten years by
the Shenandoah County Agricultural So
ciety. have been sold to Captain G. w.
Koontz. Of this place. who will convert
them into farm. He will not disturb
the fine race-track, for time, at least.
The uroposed contest in the Swaitz VIII
case has been estopped by the heirs 20
the estate agreeing t0 allow the orphans
Home. ut Salem. Va, 500 IN leu or lhe
legacy left them under the terms or the
viii. a.,
DR.. Z. f. Rice. formerly member OF mo
House Of Delegates from this county, anu
a prominent physician OF near NeW
Market. is recovering from severe SICK
ness.
The farmers OF Southern Shenandoah
county will hold a farmers all-day picnic
M Newman's Springs. near Naley we"
Springs. during the month OF August.
The Neff- Rice Camp. Confederate Fete-
rams. Of New Market will hold their an
nual reunion at valley View Springs near
New Market, on August 18th.
The Board OF Supervisors Of this couh-
~ have appropriated 800 20 be used IN
the determination of the san Jose scale
I'm the county. ,.,,,,
Albert Stover. who lives near ConlcVllle'
in this county is suffering from plooo-
poisoning. brought on boy peculiar circuin,
stances. Recently he wore a par OF
new shoes. which rubbed one OF MS Ieet'
In order 20 ease his pain, he removed MS
shoes and placed some weeds In the snoe
next to the affected part OF the loot
since then his foot has swollen 10 large
The two Democratic County committees
were i'm session here all day yesterday
vainlv endeavoring to harmonize. fto-
nosltion and counter-propositlon Weio
made and received, but nothing mas peeh
erected looking 10 getting the duai OF
sonization simplifed. Both factions on
tho Marty seem determined 10 Keep inc
e,,ht mn until one or the other eNentusiiy
wins out.