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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-04-06

J. Frank Wheaton, a member of the
present Legislature in Minnesota, is the
FIRST colored man who ever sat in that
body. He was elected by q constituency
of 1900 voters, only City Of whom are
colored men.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-04-06
WAR ON IN SAMOA.
American and British Ships
Shell Native Towns.
SAILORS ARE KILLED.
Attack by Rebels Under Mataafa Brings
About the Clash.

Several Villages Are Destroyed and a
Large Number of Natives Killed and
Injured-Three British Sailors and
an American Sentry Killed by the
Rebels During Q Fierce Attack-Ger-
man Consul Refuses to Aid the Other
Powers.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-04-06
MOVE UPON MALOLOS.
AMERICAN TROOPS CLOSE IN
ON A0UINALDO.

Hot Engagement Extends Over Three
Days-American Loss About 40 Killed
and 200 wounded-Many Natives Die.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-04-06

the German representative at Samoa re-
fused to abide by the decision, that the
disagreeable international complications
arose.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1899-04-06

wisconsin exports cattle to Japan.
Middletown transcript., 1899-10-14
NEUROLOGY
FREDERICK DRoLI
days this week.


Although well aware of his serious illness
the community was shocked to hear Of the
death Of Frederick Droli at his late. resi-
dence near the Brick Mills, on Monday
evening Oct. 9th at s'15 o'clock. Mr.. Droll
was born in Miltenberg, Germany, in the
year 1S40 and when but % years of age
emigrated to this country, where he settled
with his brother-in-law. the late William
Buehm at McDonough, Del. Here he work.
ed as apprentice in the wheel-wright bust
ness. In the year 1867 he married Mary,
second daughter of Daniel O'Leary, far
mer of McDonough, Del After his mar
riage he was employed for IL years by the
late Gov. Cochran and from there he re-
moved his family 10 the home near Brick
Mills which with his beloved ones he occu-
pied until his death. He left four daugh-
tiers, Misses Mollie, Nellie, Kate, and Carrie,
besides his widow, to mourn their loss. Mr..
Droll was staunch supporter of theRoman
Catholic faith and died with the firm con-
viction that he should one day be happy
participant in their reunion. Funeral SER
vices were held at home and mass at St..
Josephs Church in Middletown, interment
being at Delaware City.
Middletown transcript., 1899-10-14
DELAWARE CITY.

A Musical and Elocutionarly Entertain
ment will be given for the benefit of the M
E. Sunday School in the Assembly Hal
Friday Evening, Oct. 20, by Mr.. and Mrs.
Milton Davidson, of Dover, assisted by
Philadelphia and Delaware City talent.
Refreshments will be served after the enter
tainment.
Miss Nellie Thompson, of Philadelphia,
and Earl E. Wiley from Fort DUPONT were
married at the Manse by Rev. L. A Oates on
Tuesday evening. The bride and groom
left on the Ericsson for Laurel, Del.
At the Pectory on Tuesday evening Miss
Ada Fountain and Mr.. George Groves, Of
Wilmington, were married by Rev. A. E..
Lewis.
Alex. Ja-re'l aud wife and J. Thos. Ptice
and wife are spending few days at Gettys-
burg, Pa.
The Misses Colburn and their sister, Mrs.
W. J. Sp ankle. are spending few days in
Philadelphia.
Miss Lettia Pennington is the guest Of
her aunt, Mrl. 2. A. Poole, at McDonough.
Miss Mary TAYLOR, of Wilmington, is
guest Of the Misses Cheairs at MarIdale near
town.
Mrs. ]. Thos. Price and daughters and
Miss Ella Cleaver spent Saturday in Will
mington.
Miss Laura Sadl er is at home from Phila.
delphia and confined to her bed by a slight
illness.
Miss Sallis Peoples and sister, Miss Mary
Clark, returned Saturday from Baltimore.
Mrs. Lidie Nickle is entertaining her
cousin, NJ 9. John Black, of Phila.
Miss Alice Markham, of Buffalo, is visit
ing her aunt, Mrs. Geo. W. Green.
Miss Martha Janvier is entertaining Mrs.
Clara Kinkaid, of Camden, Del.
Miss BERTHE Clark has returned from
Philadelphia and is able to be about,
Miss Elizabeth Pennington is home from
Philadelphia.
Mrs. Frank Schunder is entertaining her
sister, Miss Efie Higgins.
MIS-. F. Newkirk, of Wilmington, is visit
ing her son Alfred.
Miss Ida Moss, of Philadelphia is visit
Ms. G. Won Culin.
George. Bennett and WIFE, of Harri sburg,
are guests of Mrs G. A. Ogle.
Miss Katie Longstreet has returned to her
home in Philadelphia.
Alfred ]. Messig, of Philadelphia spent
Sunday at home.
Middletown transcript., 1899-10-14
Dedication of Dales M, X. Church

The dedication of the New Dales M. E.
Church, situated on Lake street Middle
town, on Sunday last was quite success.
The church has been built by the present
pastor, Rev. M. FL. Horsey, and cost 81, 500.
It has nice audience room with basement
for all social meetings and is credit to the
congregation. Over $500 were raised on
Sunday leaving debt of $500 to $500. In
the morning Prof. w. @. Jason, president Of
the State Colored College, delivered learn
ed discourse. At 2.3O the dedicatory exer-
cises were held with Presiding Elder G. A.
Tindly in charge. In the evening DR.. J. Fl.
Buckner, who last year was at Trinity A.
M. E. Church of this town but now sta
toned at Oxford, Pa. preached. In this
connection it may be stated that the colored
churches here are both now in excellent
condition. Mr.. Buckner paid hundred
dollars each year during his ministry Of
two years on the debt of Trinity reducing il
to 500 and his successor, Mr.. Corbin, is
keeping up the idea of church free of debt
very soon.
The pastor has furnished the following
list of those who have become members Of
the Loyal Brigade" by the contribution of
loIIn T. i
Middletown transcript., 1899-10-14
who owns The "Delaware,,s


The litigation over the steamer Delaware
which plies between Philadelphia and Mil
ford, has within thepast week gone through
nearly all the Courts. She was seized by
Sheriff Wharton of Kent Tor the Philadel-
phia & Smyrna Transportation Company
for a debt OF Superintendent Jardine.
Just prior to the seizure Vineyard Brothers
sold the boat TO their mother, in Milford,
for $4500, when Jardine offered $4,000.
Coroner Knots superseded Sheriff Whar-
ton in the possession of the boat, the Vine
yard Brothers having secured restraining
order on The vessels sale. This was heard
before Chancellor Nicholson and was dis
missed. The boat was released from the
Sheriff's custody upon William 7. Simp-
sons bond for $4,000 The defendants
now threaten large suit against the Sher-
iff and plaintiffs, claiming the boat is not
now The property Of Wilson M. Vineyard,
by whom the debt due Jardine is alleged
to have been contracted To secure him
self the sheriff obtained an indemnifying
bond for 200 from the plaintiffs.
Middletown transcript., 1899-10-14
1Chs sytliddletolun Granstript
mrrrn r,rrIIpnHrs IN MTnnLETOWN,


xaefhasda M. e, Church.-Rev. Isaac L
w5ond Pastor. Preaching every Sabbath Rt
1llSO a. m, and I. 80 p. M. Sabbath School
every sabbath at p. M, A. G. Cox, SupeEin1
tendent. Prayer meeting, every ThutHuky
eyerirg. 7.S0 o'clock. Junior ErsReath
league and Epworth Cadets every
Friday night at O'Clock. Young Iesaies' Mis-
sion Circle, Monday nights az Parsonage
Women's Foreign Missionary Society, first
Friday night Of each month. Women's Hons
Missionary Society, first Thursday nigh$ Of
each month. Mite Society, first Sek0rsiay
night of each month. Official BoarQS Smeetdng
first Friday afternoon OF each m0sFIh ~ zoO
O'Clock.
Forest Presbyterian ChuTch.-Rev. +. II.
Moore. Pastor. Services held every Sabbath
morning at 10 80 o'clock, and every Sabbath
every Sabbath morning at 9.l5 O'CLOCK,
FL. 8. Ellison, Superintendent. Prayer meet
ing every Wednesday evening. Young Reo-
pers Society Christian Endeavor meets every
Sunday evening at Gas o'clock. Junior so
ciety Christian Endeavor every Sunday aIter
noon at 8 O'Clock.
Services at Armstrong; OhapeL bhe nrst
Sabbath of each month at p. M.
St. Anne,s Protestant Episcopal Church.
Rev Wm.J. Wilkie, Recsor. Holy Comnnn, AZ n
ION on the first Sunday in the month at l03c
a. nj. ON ali other Sundays at 7S0 o. M Di-
vine services every Sunday at l030 g. M, ana
y 30 D. M Morning Prayer q & ~beesssny every
" ednesday and Friday at - 2. m. Eysn- ven
ing Prayer on Friday at .SSs m On al Holy e,.1
Days service at 10 a. M, and s50 r nj 1b q
day School at 945 a. m. Adult Bible Class az
745 3. m. The Guild meets every Ihursqay at
%. M, the Ladies on the first and tnlrd s1 FTl
flays az each month at p. M, the Boys Glup
on Friday evenings at 7.30 and the junior
Auxiliary on SATURDAYS at p. M
Middletown transcript., 1899-10-14
PERSONALITIES
Little Lines About Men and Women
ana what They Are Doing.

Little Lines About Men and Wome
ana What They Are Doing.
i Mr. g. v. Brockson, who Is In the th
store Of his brother. Mr.. William Brdckson
of this town, will claim Miss Martha Rob
inson,- Of Wilmington, as his bride OF
Thursday. Oct. 10, at P. M. They vii
reside in Middletown.
William Michael Byrne, Esq, U. s. Dis.
trict Attorney of Wilmington, was in Mid
dletown OH Thursday. Hepaid his respects
to the TRANSCRIPT Office in pleasant call.
Mrs. Dale, Of ofCambridge, Md. who has
been spending sometime with Mrs. Il A,
Poole at Sugar Loaf has returned to her
home.
Mrs. Sewell Green, who has been at Fort
Edward the past year with her daughter,
has returned to town accompanied by Mrs.
Blatchford. They are guests of Mrs. Eliza
Green.
Rev. I. L. Wood, Phi. D., and family
moved from the NJ. E. Parsonage yesterday,
going TO Mr.. Woods new appointment at
Norwich, Conn.
Miss May Holten entertained the Euchre
Club on Wednesday afternoon. Next We'd
nesday the club will be the guests of Mrs.
Howard A. Pool.
DR.. John H. Hammond, of Farnhurst,
was the guest of MI. and Mrs. Jessie L.
Shepherd, on Thursday.
Miss Bernice Metten is visiting her aunt,
Mrs. John Farrel, in Philadelphia.
Miss Cora Massey, of Chestertown, is vis-
iting Mrs. Virginia Massey.
The Misses Foard, of Beverley, N J., were
the guests of Miss Elizabeth Hall at the /
Manse this week.
Mr.. Thomas Hall, of Johnstown, Pa, is
visiting his mother. Mrs. Mary Hall,
Miss Lizzie Shepherd is visiting in the
Quaker City.
Mrs. W. E. Evans was in the city several
lays this week.
Middletown transcript., 1899-10-14
MY MARYLAND.

Mrs. Annie Engle Gilpin, wife of VIM. R
Gilpin, a prominent merchant of Wes
Elkton, died suddenly Sunday morning
Oct, 8.h, at her home of apoplexy. aged 81
years. She was in good health when she
retired on Saturday night, but in a few
hours experienced an attack of apoplexy
which resulted fatally in few hours.
Middletown transcript., 1899-10-14
Necessity Is the !
Mother of huention.

It quas the necessity for an
honest, reliable blood purifier
and tonic that brought into
existence Hoods Sarsapa-
rlla. It IS a highly concer-
trated extract prepared by a
combination. proportion and
process peculiar to itself and
gfUfng to Hood S Sarsapaflla
anequalled caratfve. po4ver,
It's eoonderful record of cures has made
It An1erica's Greatest Medicine.
Rosy Cheeks -" haVe good
health and rosy cheeks, thanks to Hood's $
Sarsaparala. It builds me up and
saOes doctor bazs." Mary A. Bmke,
East Czah ST., Indianapolis, Ind.
Bot9-SaagebaM
IlaZ;lS slks:lQ1lEIU
Middletown transcript., 1899-10-14

The pastor says, '0ne OF the most touch
ing incidents of the Dedication Day, Oct. s,
was the contribution by Mother Emma
Gould, the wife Of Thomas Gould. She has
been blind for many years but had saved
up money to the amount of i've dollars and
presented ID to the new church. The scene
brought tears to the eyes of many, for there
were present strong and able men and
women who did not give anything.
The pastor desires to ACKNOWLEDGES ICON.
tributions from white friends as follows
Mr.. ]. B. Messick, $500; Mr.. w. 2. Biggs
500, Mr.. VIM. ]. Wilson, $3.50; Mr., Nc
VIM. Taylor, $500; Rev. r. H. Moore. si .00
Mr.. j. H. Emerson, one ru9. Other con
tributions will be most acceptable.
Middletown transcript., 1899-10-14
unnls lSlaasi Letters.

A listof Nnciaimed letters remaining IL
the Middistown post Office which can be
had Aby saying they are advertised
Nj Julia Bush. W. J. Cofaeld, Jacob john
e6n, George vanhorn, A. w. Williams.
Middletown transcript., 1899-10-14

Nearly all OF thls amount has Deem paIu'
and if certain conditions are realized,
provision is made for all the balance
except about $3.50 to $500. In addition to
the above the little folks of The primary or
infant school have provided new chairs for
their room at their own expense.
Middletown transcript., 1899-10-14
Mems Suit
$50 |

Double breasted and sim
gle-breasted Sack Goats from
all wool Cheviots and q
variety of other seasonabIe
fabrics, substantially trim
med, artistically cut. A
dealer will ask you Sro for
these suits. He's lucky If.
he can sell them for that.
Middletown transcript., 1899-10-14
DEGIsTER's ORDER.

DEGISTER'S ORDER.
REGISTERS OFFICE,
NEW CASTLE COUNTY. DEL,
August lst, 1899. !.
Upon the application of John g. Crouch
and franklin ]. Remington, Executorg Of
Samuel Pennington, late of st. Georges Hun
dred, in said county, deceased, 1t Is ordered
and directed by the Register that the Execu-
tors aforesaid give notice ofgranting of Letters
Testamentary upon the estate Of the deceased,
with the date of granting thereof, by causing
from the date of such Letters In six OF the
most public places of the County OF New
Castle, requiring all persons having demands
against the estate to present the same, or
abide by an act of Assembly In such case
made and provided; and also cause the same
to be inserted within the game period In the
Middletown TRANSCRIPT, newspaper pub.
lished in Middlet0wn, Del, and 10 be coFitin-
ued therein two months.
{-9 seal of office OF the Register
lsEAL Aforesaid. at Wilmington, in
teCl New Castle County aforesaid,
the day and year above
written.
CALVIN w. CROSSAN, Register.
NoTICE.-Notic is hereby given that Letters
Testamentary were In due form Of law
granted unto the undersigned, ON the First
day Of August, A. ID. 1858, and that all
persons having claims against the estate OF
the deceased must present the same, duly
attested, to the said Executors, on or
before the First day OF August 1900. or
abide the Act OF Assembly In such case made
- JOHN s. CROUCH,
FRANKLIN ). PENNINGTON,
Address, Executors.
NTiddletown, Delaware.
Middletown transcript., 1899-10-14
Values
5000

Rough Herring Bone
Cheviot Suits - colorings,
the Oxford Mixtures that are
so popular and attractive;
double breasted vests; trou-
sers shapely, Of course. A
dealer will ask you $3.50.
He's lucky if he can sell
them for that.
Middletown transcript., 1899-10-14
WANTE:nl

RaliabIe salesmen for ot1r complete line
of LnbricaEing Oils, Graases and speciaIfies
permanent position; liberal terms.
Jewel Rz1lnine Co., Cleveland, D
Middletown transcript., 1899-10-14
Forest Presbyterian Church.

At the re-opening, October 1st, there was
nothing said Of finances, Last Sunday
ethe congregation was given statement OF
the improvements, the TRANSCRIPT being
indebted to Mr.. Edward Reynolds, treas
urer, for the following
Middletown transcript., 1899-10-14
PIaiids
Corsets

in all the best stan
dard styles and sizes.
Our celebrated Coun-
tess of York for misses
and ladies in the most
popular medium pric-
ed Corset made. Tt
comes in white and
drab. and both long
and short waists-39
cents. We also show
a full line of Memo,
Thompson, DR.. War
ner, P. D., G. P, J. B.,
r. & g.
Middletown transcript., 1899-10-14
Wn. B. Sharp & Co
FOURTH and MARKET STS.
Wilmington. Del.
Blankets

One thousand pairs
ready for your looking
in white, red and gray,
all of the finest produc-
tion ofthe mills. Com
ing direct to us. the
prices this year are
remarkably low, espe-
cially in the face of a
positive advance in all
woods. We shall offer
on Wednesday a regu,
lar S5 full size elegant
White Blanket for S3.-.
90 per pair.
Middletown transcript., 1899-10-14

J. =. McWhorter q Son, Middletown, Del.
Dear sirss-Your letter received askinS
Separator bought from you In April. VIII
grand, sweet butter. When bought the Sc
10 pounds, OF butter per week, the hrst week
pounds 70 clear gain Of 20 pounds). 1t Ia We
saves lots ofwork, and is very light ru
Separator, am
]
Middletown transcript., 1899-10-14
lou Can't
| $500

Club Check and Fancy
Worsteds; Gray Chesiots;
Black Cheviots; made
with all the nicely Of
custom tailoring work.
A dealer will ask you
SIS. He's lucky if he
can sell them for that.
Middletown transcript., 1899-10-14

J. #. McWhorter 4 Son, Middletown. Del.
Gents:-Yours received, and VIII say
American Separator, we had little troub
q separator, but we are all right now and Il
is better than when used creamery and ID
from the milk, and is very little work to cl
more, that we are well pleased with 1t.
Middletown transcript., 1899-10-14

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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-17
The Relna Mercedes.

Washington. May 13.-The navy
department was notified today that the
former Spanish cruiser Reiua Mercedes
had sailed from Santiago. She will be
brought to the Norfolk navy yard and
there turned over By the Merritt 4
Chapman Co.. to the naval authorities.
Muca interest attaches to the coming
of this vessel, as she is probably
the only one Of the captured Spanish
ships of any size which will be iu con-
disiou to be brought to this country
The Mercedes was the ship sunk in the
channel at the entrance of Santiago
barbor as a means Of barring it to the
American warships. After the fall
of Santiago an inspection of the
sunken ship showed that she vas 10
fairly good condition, as ebe had not
been sunk in action, but by the opening
of her port holes A contract was
made with the wreckiog company by
which they agreed to deliver her to the
Norfolk navy. yard part Of the pay for
service being conditioned Oh the sue
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-17
Literary Note.

According to General Joseph Wheeler, The
custom of setting apart 9 day for decorating
the soldiers graves had its origin among the
women of his own State of Alabama. Un-
like the men, they would not permit their
dead ''quietly TO become q part of general
history" Under the title, The Memory Of
Oar Fighting Men. General Wheeler contrib
utes to the Saturday Evening Post of Aay 27
stroog paper on the history and signi6-
canoe Of Memorial Day. General Corbin, of
the G. A. r slso treats similar topic, but
from differing poiut of view.
Among the fiction 10 this number is The
Crump's Greek Tangle Decoratiou-Day
story by John Habberton. 1t is one Of the
c.everest of Mr. Hsbberton's clever tales of
plain people.
Another feature of the Decoration Day
number of the Post is q peom by Frank l..
Stanton. that is q notable tribute TO 'tTbe
Fallen of the Fight:
o. the story and the glory of the fallen of
the fight
Does the clamor of the captains reaca their
rank. ell ghcstly white?
Nay-tbey rtst With Iustiog blades,
ALI the glory starred brigsdes,
And the peace Of God is On them in the
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-17

SUMTER, s. c., May 3, 1899.

SUMTER, s. o., May 3, 1899.
The following just received from Overmsn
Wheel Company:
''Owiog to the great and increasing de-
mand for medium priced bicycle, and the
fact that many of our riders are demanding
Victor Spin Roller Chainless, We have de
cided to REDUCE TIE PRICE of the VIC
TOR aod VICTOR CHAIN BICYCLES to
$40 90 ou and after this date.'
We have few of these on band, and now
is the time for you TO get bargain.
Clevelands range from S35 to SIS.
All the above are the finest wheels that can
possibly be turned oat, and you will bear us
out 10 this once you become one of our riders.
Happy ridisg means happy mount, and q
happy mount means your riding one Of our
wheels. ''Tbe reparmen don't Know them"
If you are thinking of buying, let Us know
and we will show you few facts.
Ifyou want any of the above wheels at the
charming prices mentioned, you better come
at once, as we ouly have few left
Respectfully,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-17
Caught at Carolina. {"

At last all OF our studies ase over, sad
with sigh of relief, each student 10 prepar-
ing to enjoy the Spring holidays 10 his owa
sweet way. Some are going to the Reunion,
some intend seeing the home folks, while
others will spend the time in "makine up"
conditions, preparing for "exams" or having
a good time IN the city. The base ball team
left for Charleston yesterday, where they will
play several games, and the crowd will
join them tonight, 80 that We will have plen-
ty of men to "root' for as, when the games
with Clemson, s. c. N. A. and College of
Charleston come of.
Mr.. j. Gordon Belser Euphradiau) of
tween the representatives of the Clariosophic
his orstion was, "Angio.Ss Expansion"
and Mr.. Belser delivered it with grace and
fuency that did great credit to himself and
the society he represents. The object of the
contest was to decide who should represent the
college in the coming Southern Inter-Collegi-
ate Oratorical Contest, aud We have the high
est hopes of Ar. Belser's success.
At the last meeting of the Euphradian So
cissy tho doors were thrown open to the
public, and in spite of the inclemency of the
weather, there Was large ard appseciasive
audience present. The program consisted of
readings, declamations and debate on the
query. "Resolved, That the Confederate sol-
diers should be pensioned By the nth 1t
is needless to say that both the cs-nittee TO
decide the debate and the house, decided in
the negative. After the president had bid
our visitors good evening, We installed the
officers elected at the previous meeting. They
are as fellows: President, C. H. Foster,
Laureos; Vice President, J. F. McIotesh,
Dovesviile; Secretary, W. b. Nicholson,
Edge6eld; Treasurer, Latta Parish, Rock
Hill; Literary Critic, James Evans, Florence;
Censor, L. II. Stokes, Stokes; Orderly Critic,
Chss. Ryttenberg, Sumter; Custoslorum,
Thomas Hagood Gooding, Hampton.s
The President appointed the following to
serve on the Hall Committee: J. G. Evans,
Marion ]. Henry Spann, Sumter ]. Henley
Mills, Aayesville.
Since the holidays extend till Monday,
both the Euphradiaa and Cla.ioaophie Socie-
ties will do away With the regular weekly
Meeting 90 Saturday night.
In the Commencement Celebration Of the
Euphradisp Society, the following men have
entered the Defamation Contest: q A
Wi.hers, Columbia; ]. T. Mcintosh, Doves
vile; W. q Nicholson, Edge6eld l.. Cliff.
toa Noise, Sumter; W. A. Thomas. Colur.
bis Chss. Ry:tenberg, Sumter. Ali of The
contestants are hard at work, and the friend.
~ rivalry amongst the boys, bids fair 10
make the contest very spirited and entertain
ing.
Dr.. G. A. Wanchope, our new and eficien,
professor in English, delivered very enter.
taining and instructive lecture on henry
Timrod at the Columbia Female College,
Monday evening. This is the second of q
series by DR.. Wanchope on South Carolina's
poets, and we hope soon to have another
opportunity of hearing sach interesting lee
lures Chas. R5 ttenberg.
South Carolina College, May 10, 1899.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-17
1.-THE Situation. !"

Washington, May 14.-Ths follow.
iag dispsseh from Maj. Gen. Otis
giving the status of she military
situation as il now exists 10 the
operations against the insurgents
vss received at sbe War department
today:
Manila, May IA.
Adjutsos General. Washington:
Situation as follows Lsuton from
Baliuag hes taken San Ildefonso aud
San Miguel to north with slight loss,
aud driving considerable force Of
enemy; guuboass and canoes accom-.
pauy 1,500 men upder Kobbe up Rio
Grsude from Cslumpis. depart 10th ;
Macarthur remains at San Fernando,
covering country, * * Yesterday
messenger from Aguinaldo expressing
wish to send commission to Manila for
conference With United States commits.
sion to arrange terms Of peace !;
direction given to pass body representa-.
tive insurgents to Manila should it
present itself. Otis.