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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-07

At the first meeting of the new board Of
trustees of Glenwood cemetery, held in the
tower room of Spencerian College. Academy
of Music building at o'clock last night,
the following officers were elected: VIM. B.
Gurley, president VIM. McNeir, secretary;
Anton Heitmuller, treasurer.
The treasurer moved that the authority
for payment of salary of $500 per year to
the treasurer be rescinded, and the motion
was adopted. The treasurer Is put under
10000 bonds, and as some members of the
board thought this high, Mr.. Heitmuller
agreed TO furnish one-half of the bono him
self without cost to the board. The propo-
sition was accepted.
Mrs. Spencer appointed chairman of
advisory committee, with the privilege of
naming her six associates.
Mr.. Thomas Jarvis. Mr. Heltmuller and
Mr.. McNeir were appointed building conn
mittee to supervise improvements at Glen
wood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-07
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Ordered by Commissioners.

The following orders have been issued ps
the District Commissioners:
That the proposal OF the Camden Iron
Works 10 furnish two cast iron intake low
ers. with appurtenances, and cast iron pipe
specials, opened May y, 1859. Is accepted
this being the lowest proposal received.
That the proposal of NJ. ]. Drummond
dated May p, 1899, TO furnish cast iron
water pip. Is accepted. this being the low
est proposal received
That the proposal of the Hawley DoWn-
Draft Furnace Company, dated May 10,
1859 10 eIIip TWO boilers at the street
puuuing station with their down-draft fur
IlaCes for the sum of s., 900, and the pro-
posal of Westinghouse, Church, Kerr q
Company, dated May II, 1889, to equip the
two remaining boilers at said pumping sta-
ton with the Roney mechanical stoher 1of
the sum Of 81 ia are hereby accepted.
That the time for the completion OF con-
tract No. 2620 with John Jacoby Is hereoS
extended sixty days without penalty or cost
of inspection.
assessment system on both SIDES OF stree
north west from 18th to 18th streets, aput-
ting lots in squares 2O2 2n3. pa. fronting
on said street between the limits named, and
lots 81 IS 80 90 and 81 OF square Id, al
an estimated cost OF s.. 100. 100
That 50 much of the order Of May 26, 1899,
as directs the setting Of new curb on the
north side of Florida avenue between LIE
Droi1 avenue and Hardwood ovenue is can
ceied.
That culvert be constructed over the
small stream flowing into Rock creek Just
north of the Military road. at an estimated
Cos- of 800 char geable to the appropriation
for construction and repair of bridges, 1883
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-07
FIRE IN HILLSDALE.
Loss Estimated to He $1,000, Insur-
ance $1,000.

Fire was discovered shortly after II
o'clock last night in two-story frame
house on Howard avenue. Hillsdale, near
the river. the property of Fannie John
son. colored. No one was in the house at
the time, the occupants having gone away
to visit friends in the country for the
evening. When discovered the fire had
made considerable Roadway, and before
engine company No. Is arrived from Ana
costa the house was nearly destroyed. An
attempt to get water from the river failed,
ard the firemeu had to stretch 1900 feet
OF hose from the nearest water plug. The
house and its contents were almost totally
destroyed. The loss is estimated at 5000
with about 81 800 insurance. The occu-
pants of the house could not account for
the origin of the fire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-07

a creditable performance OF Gilbert and
SulIivan's ''Iolanthe" was given last night,
IN National Rifles Hall, by the pupils OF
Prof William de Ford and II E. Salts
man. Those who took part were: Fred
Burke, Howard Roderick, Harry Stevens,
Frank Wallace. Lourita Riener, Nellie
Frost, Evelyn Forsyth, Francis Grossart
Elsie Worth, Clara Reed and Laura Black
A program of musical selections preceded
the opera, those contributing to this por-
ton Of the entertainment being the Wash
ingtOn Juvenile Quartet. Mrs. S. J.. Dickin-
son. Howard Roderick, ]. W. DeCrOot
Elsie Worth Misses Annie and Lena VIII
lige Mr.. W. ]. Belshaw Miss NeItie Shan
non. Mr.. r. F. O'Donoghue. Mrs. p. ]
Dougherty. Miss Eleanor Burgess and Miss
Eernie Schmidt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-07
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW

Steamer Charles Manchester for Marshall
Hall at 10 am, 2:3U and 6:i5 p.m.' lhdlah
Head 6:4J pm.
Steamer Estelle Randall 1or Slynioh' ahO
intermediate points at 9:3O am.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Mount
Vernon at 10 Am. and 2:3o pm.
Steamer Washington for Fortress Moh-
roe and Norfolk at $50 pm.
Steamer Harry Randall for Nomihi anu
river landings at Z am
Steamer Potomac for baltimore anu
lower river landings at pm.
Trains leave 13t. street and Pennsylvania
avenue hourly for Arlington from a. m. 10
= pm, and for Mount Vernon hourly from
10 a m. to ; pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington
and Fort Myer every half hour from . am.
10 IL pm, and every hour for Falls Church
from a m. to l. pm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-07
HORSES RUN AWAY.
Team of Great Falls Ice Company
COiiides With Car

There was an exciting incident on street
near the Baltimore and Ohio depot this
morning about $50 o'clock a pair of
horses drawing one of the heavy wagons of
the Great Falls Ice Company running
away. The animals became frightened near
the corner of I'd and c streets, and started
east in the direction of the depot There
were great many pedestrians on the street
at the time, but they managed to keep out
OF danger.
Before reaching New Jersey avenue the
horses made a turn to the right and the
pole of the wagon went against the dash
board of a Capital Traction car, of which
George Pitt was mOtorman, and which was
standing on the track. The animals went
against the car and fell to the stone pave
ment sustaining painful injuries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-07
Dewey Home Fund Concert.

Mr.. Ernest Lent is assembling a ladies'
string orchestra for the Dewey home fund
concert, which will take place at the
Grand Opera House Friday night, June 16.
large number Of young ladies, including
some Of the best string instrumentalists of
this city, will participate. The first rehears-
al will occur at Willard Hall this after
noon at 4:30 o'clock. "Narcissus," by
Nevin, and "Mennet" by Boccherini, for
string orchestra, and march for full or
chestra VIII be rendered. Each participant
will be presented with a souvenir.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-07

A number OF friends OF Mr.. Leo Wheat
assembled last evening at the residence of
his cousin. Mrs. Fannie Wheat Hempstone
lo12 18th street. to participate in a farewell
testimonial to that musician. Mr., Wheat
played splenddly. Mrs Hempstone, who
was 70 have sung. having met with an ac-
cident, and the Madrid Quartet having fall
ed TO appear. Mr. Wheat was compelled to
render most OF the program. He was ably
assisted. however. by Miss Mary L. Little
IN interesting recitations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-07

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed 70
them to any address In the United
States or Canada. by ordering II at
this office. in person or by letter.
Terms: l3 cents per week; Is cents
for two weeks, or 90 cents per
month. Invariably In advance. Sub
scrioers changing their address from
one Post-ofice to another should
give the last address ~ well a. the
rOW onA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-07
Petitions I'm Bankruptcv.

Seorse Z. Bedell today fled a petition 10
voluntary bankruptcy, He gives no suta4
msry or debts. but states his assets TO be
John y. Scott also filed a petItion q, vols
uIIary bankruptcy today. He states hif
summary OF debts TO be So. 2S4 os ana his
assets, consisting OF household goods S2pn,
Leon Iobriner is the attorney FOR Mr. scott,
Attorney Tobriner states that the indaht.
eohess set forth in Mr.. Scotts scheduis
was contracted by the firm of Crosby RnrS
III. .oI OK 20. or which Mr.. Scott was at one
time a member and he assumed ~. s., ~
~, ~ res hates, colored, was today fined SIX
uy judge kfmball for disorderly conduct
S,Soh aaeester,ng with Officer Howard in tho
Went down to the farm for forty-f,re tav.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-07

Tie program of the Marine Band concert
at the Capitol grounds this afternoon at
$50 o'clock follows:
March. Guantanamo ..-.............B Banker
Overture. lie Caid" .................-Tho Thomas
Scenes from Merry War Strauss
Cornet solo, ''Fantasie Brillante" .Arban
Second leader. Walter F. SMITH.
" altz, "Estudiantina" ............ Waldteufel
Patrol, Marching Through Georgia.
SOuSa
Selection, The Serenade" Herbert
Descriptive, "A Sleigh-ride Party
Michaelis
(Synopsis. The invitation. The start. Loves
declaration. The return.
Patriotic, Hail Columbia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-07

Thomas Moore was today charged before
Judge Kimbali with being drunk in Seton
Park yesterday. Moore said he was at
tackled with epflepic fit while going
through the park, which accounted for his
being down on the ground when the officer
took him into custody. The court did not
believe this statement and imposed a pen
atty of So fine. with the alternative of ff-
teen days in the workhouse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-07
Asks for.Rehearinr.

In the case Of Policeman M. G. O'Brien.
against whom, for cnon-payment of rent.
Mr.. Diller F. Croft obtained Judgment,
which judgment the District Commission
ers. Commissioner Wight dissenting, de-
clined to require the policeman to nav. Mr..
Croft has asked fora rehearine. In view,
Of the statements nfade by Mr.. Grofr In
asking for rstsearisag Of the case. state
substantiate, the commissioners have ASH.
ed the officer toFsabmit a written state
ment to them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-07
THE NORFOLK AND WASHINGTON
STEAMBOAT COMPANY.

Special Excursion to Fortress Monroe,
Virginia Beach and Ocean View,
Saturday, June 10th, at $3.50 Pm.
Tickets between WashiL gton, Fort Mon
roe and Norfolk, $50 for the round trip,
good for return passag on Sunday night
A rare opportunity given to business men
to visit these famous seaside resorts with
out the loss of time from their business, re-
turning Monday morning at o'clock. State
room reservation now open.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-07
Haryey'A,

This is the weather for sea food. Harvey
receives fresh, every day, all varieties, in
Guiding his deep-sea cultured oysters, live
lobster CLANS, soft and hard-shell crabs,
New England clans, and every delicacy
known to gastronomy. All of which are
properly served in the coolest and best ven
tilated saloon in Washington. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-07

The application of John w. Keleher for
permission to establish a hack stand at
18th street and Pennsylvania avenue has
been denied by the District COMMISSIONER.
on the ground that it would be unfair to
the hackmen who stand on PENNSYLVANIA
avenue between 18th and 18th streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-07
Additional Policemen.

Upon the request of Mr.. John T. Free
man, supervising principal, the District
Commissioners have renewed the commits
sions of ]. S. Scheerer and Highland Mad
dox, janitors, as additional members Of the
police force, and have commissioned Geo.
I. Wood. janitor, as such. for duty, respec-
lively, at the Tyler, Cranch and Buchanan
schools.
James NJ. Turns and Michael ]. Mccarthy
nave been appointed as such for duty at
Mt. OliVet cemetery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-07

The Evening Star has received for the
benefit of the family OF the late Sergt.
Passau amounts as follows: Heretofore
acknowledged. S136JD; additional from citi-
zens of Georgetown. 81: total. $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-07
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Bijou-Vaudeville.
COlumbla-The F'rawley Company, pre-
senting London Assurance"
Kernan's Lyceum Theater-'Hot Air
Burlesquers."
Glen Echo-Rehned vaudeville.
Chevy Chase Lake-Water carnival
18th and streets-Lawn fete-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-07
Hotel John.on Cafe..

All Marine Products direct from the
catchers: also choice New York Beef Chops
&C.; Early Vegetables and Fruits. Business
Mems Midday Lunch, o'clock Table
d'Hote Dinner. Meals la carte. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-07
All the Schooling in the World

Won't teach you how to save, but we are
giving daily lessons In economy by selling
5-Ib- box Creamery Butter at 81 70. James
F Oyster, 800 Pa. ave.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-07

729 It'll st. White House brand in sealed
tins for 33c.; "Wehava" Java and Mocha
211ac.; Tourist" Coffee in sealed tins, pc. !;
large grain Java Coffee, 33c. lb. 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-07

WE'LL DO ALL IOR BAhiNG;
E,varv dav our wagons will bring all the
Bread. Rolls. Cakes and Pastry you WISH
freshly baked-as delicious as any baked DIT
home. Strawberry Short Cake, ooc- doz
KRAFF~TS BAKERY, 1sth ana Ia. ave
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-07

yO1r GET ABSOLUTE SATISFACTION
When we clean your carpets. The best peo-
pIe nave been our patrons for years. Drop
pcstaI NJ r. THORP, ASS Maine ave
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-07

WASHINGTON DRESSED BEEF.
Spring Lamb, New York Roast Beef. Der
rronico Steak, go to John X. he4.S, ", W -
r. Sxt 22d &, P: 9th street wing, Center
Mkt. Corued Beef specially.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-07

Whatever may be wanted can be secured
In the quickest and cheapest way by using
the Want columns OF The Evening Star.
Those wanting anything are sure to scan
them closely every day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-07

FOR YOUR ICED TEA
Use ''Kenny's Cheon," the best SOC. Tea III
America. Pure American-rehned Sugars a.
cost. c. ID. Kenny, eight city stores
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-07

KEEP WELL. THIS WEATHER
Gazing SCHNEIDERS MALI
Bread It's a perfect food from ny
f:ienic standpoint and everybody hHes ~,
Wholesome. satisfying. strengtnenlns' AZ
your grocer's. sc. a LOAF. ASK Ior II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-07

Which prevailed these last few days seems
to have come to stay with US for good For
those who suffer much exhaustion from the
heat, nothing more refreshing could be
recommended than National Capital Brew
ing Co.'S Diamond and ''Muenchener"
Beer. Case of "A pints, $1.25. Phone 222
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-07
Afternoon Meeting,

The meeting reassembled at p m, when
papers We're read by the following upon
topics named:
E. Parmly Brown, New York. Porcelain
Bridge Work." Chas. A. Meeker. Newark.
n. j.; w. d. Monroe, Washington, d. c..
Filling With DeTrey's Crystal Mat Cold
John NJ. Parker. Goldsboro', n, C., Use OF
Tin as a Base in Cohesive Gold Filings"
HI. c. Thompson, Washington, d. c.; T. $.
Waters, Baltimore, Md, "A Few Original
Ideas in Repairing Broken Bridges Without
Removing the Bridge" Ryland o. Sadler,
Baltimore, Md, The Use of Creosote Char
coal Points for the Radical Cure of Alveolar
Abscess;' NJ. Gist Sykes, Elicott City, Nd,
"A Combination Soft and Cohesive Gold
Filling" d. Genese, Baltimore, Md "A BIZ
furcated Crown" Treatment of Fistula; -
Geo. V. Milholland, Baltimore. Nd, "Frac-
tured Incisors Restored With Porcelain
Tips" Luther w. Parsons, Baltimore Md.
Combination Of Porcelain and Cold for BIZ
cuspid Crown
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-07
Live Spring Chi,

Live Spring Chickens at Johnston's,
100 7th st., 161kc. each; large buckets of
Anderson's Preserves, 3Sc.; Quaker Oats,
DC. pkg; Rumford's largest Yeast Powder,
S1ac. lie
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-07

Gas Ranges, $3.50 and up. Blue Flame OH
stoves, 81. A. Eberlys Sons, us 'th NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-07

729 It'll St, for 21Hc.; Parlor Matches, 1Oc
doZ.; New Potatoes, Zoe. quarter peck. Free
furniture premium department I'd floor; take
elevator. It,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-07

Electric Fans. Bells. Speaking Tubes J; n
Kuehiing, Lightning Rods, Electric Lights
ISEs Pa. ave
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-07

h., at Johnston's, 729 It'll St; Porto Rican
Coffee, 33c; large Maracaibo, 15c. h.: En-
glish Breakfast Tea for making iced drink,
60c, H.; uncolored Japan Tea, Coo. Id. 1t"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-07
DENTISTS ANNUAL MEETING
Three Societies Unite In Discussing Topics
of Mutual Interest
Address of Welcome by Prestden,
Appler of District of Columbia
Themes of Papers.

The third annual meeting OF the District
Of Columbia. Virginia and Maryland Dem
tai Associations, combined. convened this
morning at the Washington Dental Col
lege and Hospital of Oral Surgery, 6o5
Massachusetts, avenue northwest, and will
continue until Friday evening.
The joint meeting was called to order this
morning by DR.. John H. Loudon, chairma n
of the joint executive committee, who pre-
sided throughout the session. Rev. Geo.
F. Dudley offered prayer, and an address OF
welcome was delivered by DR.. Charles W
Appler, president of the District of Column
bia Dental Society. Fitting responses
were made by Drs. NJ G. Sykes and Chas
l.. Steel, presidents, respectively, OF the
Maryland and Virginia Dental Associa-
tons, after which Dr. VIM. A. Mills of Bal
timore, Md, read a paper on the use Of
arsenic in dentistry.
A general discussion of the paper fol-
lowed, in which Drs. B. Holly Smith, c. J.
Grieves, Baltimore, Md; NJ. F. Finley, H
Z. Thompson, III. NJ Schooley and Williams
Donnaliy of this city took mart
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-07
PlM1P LIES

Blotches, blackheads red, rough and oily skin red
rough hands with shapeless nails dry thin and fall
ing hair, and simple baby rashes prevented by Gu
TICCRA SOAP, greatest Of skin purifying and beau
tifying soaps, as well purest and sweetest for
toilet, bath and nursery, because the only prevent
i've of Inflammation and clogging Of the pores the
cause Of most minor affections Of the sktn scalp and
hair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-07
CITY ITEMS.

It's Not BIT Too Hot for Us
to paper your rooms. Rich, stylish paper
Finest work. Only 81 up. Nolte, so 9th st
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-07

at Johnston's, 729 It'll st., for completed
premium cards; Eagle Condensed MIX 13c
can; Grape Nuts, 15c.; Granola, 12c. 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-07

Nothing Like It In Town.
Boston Baking Co.'S 0ld Homestead
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Wheat Bread Your
grocer sests II. ~s ny20<f
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-07
Fine Carriages for June wedding.
Pupil. Give Entertainment.

for hire reasonably, at Downey's Model
Stables l6.12-2s 1. st. Phone ,JJ.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-07
Cabin John Bridge In Famous


for It's spring chicken. Drive out for break
fast in cool of the morning.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-07
Strikingly Beautiful Sweet Peas.
Concert at the Capitol.

Pure white. pale pink lavender, etc. Large
bunch, 1Oc GUIDE. 1924 F.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-07
Nexsboys, Home Funa.

The Evening Star has received for the
benefit OF the Newsboys' Home the follow
ing contributions:
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-10-29
A FINANCIAL SUCCESS
ALL EXPENSES PAID AND $4,000
IN HAND.
n. B. SANFORD WILL GOWN THE QUEEN
The Lady Riders Contest Was Great Attrac'
traction. Miss Sadie Hanes, of Win
ston. Gets First Prize. The
Coronation Ball.

Winston. y. c., October 2S.-(Spc-
cial.l Winston's joyous Horse Show
and Carnival closed this afternoon with
an old-fashioned tournament. Il. IL.
Sanford won the crown, III. L. Brown
first maid. 7. II. Hanes, Jr., second, p.
Ii. Lybrook third. The coronation ball
is in progress tonight when the queen
will be crowned.
The officers of the association say the
Carnival has been a financial success.
They will begin work at once, making
improvements on the park for next
years event. All of the racing purses
and expenses were paid in full and the
association has about two thousand dol
lars left. The attendance at the park
this afternoon was much larger than
anticipated, and the programme was one
of the most pleasing of the entire week.
Several lovers of the sport arranged
some races for this afternoon. The first
contest was IL $50 trotting pace, and re-
suited as follows: First heat-Walton
i LIST. Iightfoot 2nd, Bessie c 3rd, Mid
night 18th.
Second heat-Walton Il LIST, Lightfoot
2nd, Bessie G 3rd Walton Ii, driven by
John McCreary was declared the win
ner.
Trotting race: First heat-Island Boy
LIST, Queen Bess 2nd, Dolly Patchen
3rd Island Boy, driven by Col Ly-
brook, won the race.
The lady riders contest elected much
attention. There were three entries as
follows: Miss Sadie Hanes, Of Win
ston; Miss Minnie Douthit, of Mocks-
vile; Miss Mamie Hutchinson, of Char
lotte. The judges gave Miss Hanes
first prize. Miss Douthit second and
Miss Hutchinson third.
BANQUET IN WINSTON.
One of the most delightful events of the
week was the banquet given at the Hotel
Phoenix by Post B of the Travellers
Protective Association. Mr.. Walter r.
Leak was toast master and the toasts
were as follows:
The Drummer. Response by Mr.. Watt
Martin.
The Press. Response by Mr.. ]. B.
Whitaker, Jr.
The Ladies. Response by Mr.. G. A.
tollin.
Our Guests. Response by Gen. j. S.
Carr.
Responding to calls appropriate re-
marks We're made by Messrs. r. w.
Rice. of Baltimore, Sterling Smith, Cicero
Ogburn and Col. w. T. Gray, of the
U. S. Navy.
IAN amusing incident was an exhibition
of the cake walk by Messrs. B. III. Marsh,
J. j. Lawrence, of Petersburg j. A.
Dean, Marion Follin and others.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-10-29

six it. So after a few miles of rail
road are captured the soldiers have to
scatter up and down the track and go
mining for steel rails. The insurgents
bury the rails five or six feet deep.
They observed that the Americans To-
Gated the rails by sounding with a
crowbar, so they resorted to the eXpe-
dent of putting a layer of ties over
the rails. To replace the burned ties
the quartermaster's department were
forced to use planks, two boards each
two inches wide being nailed together
for ties. The side track, wherever posi-
BILE all the way back to Manila, was
jerked up, carried north and put down
where the rails could be found.
1.-The American army is badly in need
of railroad ties and steel rails.
Another great need Of the army is
light draft steamboats, for use on the
many rivers and lakes of Luzon. There
is hardly a place in the world where an
army could use river steamers to greater
advantage. The nio Grande, the Chico,
the Rio Grande Pampanga, the Agno,
the Bicol and the Pasig all flow through
fertile and densely populated valleys and
offer Il means to the army of bringing
mp supplies and swiftly transporting
large bodies of soldiers that would be
invaluable were it utilized.
Prom what can be learned from the
insurgents. they are well satisfied with
the present condition of affairs. Their
congress has just returned a commu-
nication to the American Peace Com
mission. declaring, that, while they
would have accepted autonomy from
our Government if they had been prop
erly dealt with at first they will now
consider no proposition except indepen-
dence. With almost $4,000 miles of ter
ritory from which to draw supplies ana
with boats coming in without any oppo-
sition from Hong Kong, Japan and
from Central and South America and
Australia, the insurgents probably are
doing well as far as supplies are con
cerned"