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Evening star., 1899-03-11
Preparations for General Advance on
the Filipino Intrenehments.
REBELS SHELLED At CALOOCAN
DesuItory Firing Takes Place at
San Pedro Macati.
T U 6 S FOR MAN la

MANILA. March IL, 3:1j p.m.-Extensive
preparations are being made for general
advance OF the American forces. The move
ment will probably take place soon. All is
quiet. however. along the line.
At daylight the rebels were caught work.
Ing on enfilading trench at Caloocan and
were shelled by a battery.
Desultory firing also took place at San
Pedro Macati.
The United States cruiser Charleston has
relieved the armed transport Buffalo, off
Paranaque.
The last batch of Spanish soldiers. num-
bering SSJ men, excepting few who are
IN the hospitals. were embarked on board
the transport Buenos Ayres today.
Tugs for Otis Use.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 11-Three tugs
for use in Manila bay and the Philippines
have been purchased in Hong Kong for the
United States government They are the
kar Shun. Lee Fat and Kun Hing at pres
ent, but Admiral Dewey will probably re-
christen them. Each tug is 100 tons bur
den, having eight feet draught. They will
be used to transport troops from point to
point when necessary.
Evening star., 1899-03-11
Personal Mention.

Rev. George S. Duncan, Phi. D., of the
lexington Presbyterian Church will leave
Monday for DeFuniak Springs Fla, to de-
liver ten lectures on Biblical Literature
and three on ''The Spiritual Message of
Dante" before the Chautauqua Assembly.
DR.. Duncan will preach in the amphitheater
March 49, and will be absent from the city
two weeks.
Major James III. Hepburn, surgeon, Sth
United States Volunteer Infantry, is the
guest of DIR. T. w. Brooks, F street
Mr.. Wick Taylor of Youngstown, Ohio
and a member of the state legislature, is In
the city looking up those who were his
friends when he lived here as a clerk in
the Post Office Department.
Evening star., 1899-03-11
WERE THE SPANISH SUPERIOR:
Dewey's Fleet May He Entitled to
More Money Than Was Supposed.

The officers of Dewey's fleet have pre-
ferred claim for double the amount of
head money which 1t was at first believed
they were entitled to receive as the result
of victory over the Spanish forces at Ca
vite last May day. The law provides that
the sum of 800 shall be allowed to the
victors for each person on the captured or
destroyed vessel. By that calculation the
sum of almost s20o0OO would be divided
among Dewey's sailors. But 1t is also pro-
vided that where the conquered force was
superior to the attacking force then the al
Dewey's claim is not based on any supe-
riority of the Spanish fleet, it is asserted
that that fleet. fighting in conjunction with
the shore batteries at Cavite, did consti-
tute superior force in the meaning of the
law. The point is a new one. ard IS nov,
under consideration by the judge advocate
general Of the navy
Evening star., 1899-03-11
pREFERRED spRiNGFIELDs.
Why Volunteers Are Not Armed With
the krag-JOrgensen Rifle.

The ordnance officials Of the War Depart
rnent declare that the criticisms passed
upon the department in some quarters be-
cause all Of the troops in the Philippines
are not equipped with the Krag-Jorgensen
riff are based upon a misapprehension of
the facts. 1t is not denied that the Spanish
Mauser has longer range than the .4j-cal-
her Springfield, even when the latter is
using smOkeless powder. But the military
&C commanding officers in tha Philippines were
given the option OF using the Springfield or
the krag-Jorgensen, and decided in favor
of the former, at least for me time being
That is why the 5000 Krag-Jorgens Ems are
lying at Benicia arsenal California subject
to the reQuisitiOn of Maj. Gen. OTIS and it
is not because the department is either un-
willing or unable TO transport them to
Manila
All Of the regular troops now at Manila
and row on the way there are armed with
the magazine rifle. The volunteers have
the Springfield. and they have this weapon
because the military commanders in the
Philippines regard IL as the better weapon
when used with smokeless powder, for the
uHski.lful handling of volunteers The dif-
terence in effective range is really not very
x az ana Tor one thing, the Springfield .45
ran l. almost sure to kill, whsre the small
MauS-r ball only wounds Aside from this
theIe Is one great advantage in the Spring
nsIt' namely. It's simplicity and strength.
me volunteer soldier finds the complex
HltcHthlsn OF the mod ern rife dff6crIt 70
care for and to use while the SnrIngfaIS
viii Stdhd any amount of rough fandlinp
ana II Is this reason more thar 80 - -
sns1S lie IaS lhchhed the more experierced
army officers to refrain from srroi - u
volunteers with 4 weapon with n.hi-Ie , tiie
Wouid Dot become familiar before th. -
P4i"'4oH VI 'Helr terms of enlistment
Evening star., 1899-03-11
SOUTH ATLANTIC SQUADRON.
1t Will Probably Comprise the Chi
cagO, Marietta and Wilmington.


The gunboat Wilmington, which has Just
completed cruise up the Orinoco river as
far as Ciudad Bolivar arrived at Para
Brazil. this morning. Although no orders
to that effect have yet been issued, it is
probable that the Wilmington will be re-
tanned on the South Atlantic station, and
with the flagship Chicago and the gun
boat Marietta will constitute the new South
Atlantic squadron. The Chicago is now on
her way from Havana to Hampton Roads,
where she will be fitted out for long stay
on the Brazilian station. 1t is expected that
Rear Admiral HowisOn, who win have COM
mand of that station, will join the Chicago
at Norfolk. The Marietta has been cruis-
ing on the east coast of Central America
for several weeks past, for the protection
Of American interests, said to be imperiled
by the recent revolution in Nicaragua She
has just arrived at Colon from a visit to
Bluef1elds in the Mosquito country.
Evening star., 1899-03-11
TELEPHONE WAR IN OHIO.
New Company Organized to Fight
Hell and Central Union.

COLUMBUS. Ohio. March ia specia1
TO the Dispatch from Akron. Ohio, says:
A bitter fight will be instituted at Cleve-
land next Wednesday. when the indepen-
dent telephone companies will meet to form
a combine to make war On the Central
Union and Bell Telephone companies. The
independent concerns represent a capital
stock of 100000. Long-distance lines will
be constructed, and it is expected to include
every city in Ohio and Pennsylvania which
has an independent company. The new
company is known as the United States
Telephone Company. big fight is now on
mere Tor franchise, the Central Union so
far having been unable to secure a renewal
Evening star., 1899-03-11
BRITISH DEFENsEs AT EsaUIaAULT.
Station VIII Re "A Base for Operations
I'm East.

VANCOUVER, b. c., March 1.-THE ar
rival of six royal engineers from England
for Esquimault excited some people who
did not know that the British authorities
have been strengthening fortihcations in
Juan de Fuca Straits for years past. There
is nothing new in the report that it is the
intention of Great Britain. in view of fu-
ture complications which may srise out of
the eastern question TO make Esquimauit
one of the strongest stations i'm her maj
estys possessions.
The present works at Esquimauh are
being carried out in accordance with the
decision of the Imperial government to
have strong fortresses at each end Of Can
ada, Esquimault and Halifax.
Evening star., 1899-03-11
MONEY TO PAY CUBAN TROOPS.
Half of the $4,000. 900 Allotted Placed
Aboard a Transport.

NEW YORK, March ia squad of
thirty picked men from Company B, 18th
Regulars, under command of Capt. Little,
went to the subtreasury today to load the
SOJ0,H0 for the Cuban army into
ten trucks. Two armed private guards,
three soldiers and police were detailed to
each truck. The trucks were driven to the
government tug General Meigs, and the
money was transferred on it to the govern
ment transport Meade.
Only half of the total, or 81 100000 was
taken from the sub-treasury in the morn
ing. The other half may be taken away
this afternoon or may be held until next
week tobeSent on another transport.
Evening star., 1899-03-11
BARON Won HOLLEBEN's VISIT.
German Ambassador VIII Be Enter
tnined at Cambridge, Mass.

'e0 M O"hIUFIuke, '" MNss.
CAMBRIDGE. Mass, March 11.-Prepara-
tlons nave been perfected for the entertain
ment OF Baron Won Holleben, the German
ambassador, who is to visit Cambridge next
week as the special guest of Prof. Hugo
Munsterberg of Harvard College
Baron Won Holleben comes for the special
purpose of discussing with those most deep
interested IN the question of the estab-
lishment of a Germanic museum at Cam
bridge. He will arrive on Monday and will
remain. 1T Is expected. until Friday
During his stay he will be; entertained
also by Governor Wolcott and Mayor Quin-
and that will be to the Germans of Boston
and vicinity.
Evening star., 1899-03-11
GALE AT OkLAHOMA CITY.

Nearly 100 Houses Blovn Do.yn-I,oss
Estimated at $4,000.
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. March u.-A
terrific windstorm visited this place today,
coming from the southwest. For half an
hour it blew a perfect gale, while the rain
fell in sheets. Nearly 100 houses were
blown down.
The oil mill and compress were damaged,
and nearly every smokestack in town is
down. !.
A number of plate glass fronts were
smashed The damage is estimated at
$4,000.
No lives were lost, but there were several
almost miraculous escapes.
Evening star., 1899-03-11
MORE TROUBLE FOR Mas. DRucE.

EngIand's Home Secretary Cancels
Her Permit to Open vault.
LONDON, March 1.-THE secretary Of
state for home affairs Sir Matthew White
Ridley, has refused the application. pre-
viously granted by the consistory of the
court of st. Paui's. to Mrs. Anna, Maria
Druce. who claims to be khe daughter-in-
law of the fifth Duke Of Portland, to open
the Druee vault in High Gate cemetery, un-
less the owner of the grave consents to
orders an inspection of the remains.
The decision is contrary to expectations
and means further litigation.
Evening star., 1899-03-11
SWEPT BY PRAIRIE FIRES.
Much Damage to Property in the II
dian Territory.

BL RENO. 1. T., March ia strip of
country three miles wide and four miles
long just north of the Darlington Indian
agency has been devastated by prairie
fire. 1t took twelve hours work en- the part
of section gang and all the employees on
the agency reservation to Subdue the fire,
which was driven by fierce gale.
Many head Of cattle belonging to the In
dian farmers we're burned so badly that
they had TO be Shot, and much damage to
property was done. The buildings at the
Cheyenne sehc at Cadde Springs We're
saved with diff lily. 1t is reported that a
squaw and three Indian children were
burned to death.
Evening star., 1899-03-11
COLLISION ON THE GRAND TRUNK.
Several Persons Injured in the Wreck
at Granger, Ind.

GRANGER, Ind, March 1.-Two Grand
Trunk engines coIlided here last night as a
result of which the following persons were
injured:
- Downey, engineer badly hurt
James Esliott, Erie, Pa. thought TO be
fatally hurt.
Mrs. Fred w. Emsley, Toronto. Ont, in
jufies probably fatal.
- Henderson. laborer, stealing ride.
fatally hurt.
- Lynch, fireman. serious.
The collision occurred near the intersec-
ton OF the Grand Trunk and the Big Fouy
tracks.
Evening star., 1899-03-11
MIR, Meikleiohn,. Private Secretary,

of the division of customs and insular
affairs. War Department, has been assigned
to duty as private secretary of Assistant
Secretary Meiklejohn. to fill the vacancy
caused by the promotion of Mr.. John c.
Scofield to the office of chief clerk of the
War Department.
Evening star., 1899-03-11

The sole measure Of value TO an
advertiser 10 the number of read
ers and probable customers his an
nouncement will reach. judged by
this innexibIe standard. The Even
Ing Star stands pre-eminent. No
other paper. published anywhere,
hns so large n percentage of Its
circulation among the homes,
families and business circles OF
the city where printed. I'm no
other Washington paper. there
fore, Ia an advertisement worth
half SO much to an advertiser.
Evening star., 1899-03-11
BIG FIRE IN A MISSOURI TOWN.
Eight Brick business Buildings De-
strOyed-EOss is 100000.

MOUNTAIN GROVE, Mo. March IL
Eight brick business buildings with con-
tents were destroyed by fire today. 1t was
only by heroic efforts the remainder of the
business portion was saved.
Walter H. Loomis, editor of the Adver-
user, feH from the roof of his two-story
bClldlns, sustaining injuries which may
prove iatai. Loss to stocks of goods will
aggregate 100000. Green & Hughes, gen
erai merchandise. alone lose $40,O 900. Loss
to buildings, $4,000, half insured
Evening star., 1899-03-11
Death of Rev. j. III. CaIdxan

DOVER, Del, March 11.-Rev. ]. II.
Caldwell, DID,, a member OF the Whining
ton Methodist Episcopal conference. died
at his residence here today, agen seventy
eight years.
Evening star., 1899-03-11
ME. CridIer Again at Hi. De.k,

Mr.. Thomas w. Cridler third assistan.
secretary of state. who has been Ill for
several weeks with a bad attack of the
grip. has recovered sufficiently, although
still somewhat weak. to be able to resume
his official duties at the department
Evening star., 1899-03-11
Movements of War.hip.,

The Navy Department is informed that
the training ship Essex left San Juan yes
terday for La Guayra. The monitor Am
phitrite sailed yesterday from Norfolk for
Port Royal. The tug Massasoit is already
at that place.
Evening star., 1899-03-11
GOING TO THE pur,,,
railway transportation w,p,., o.,
Four Regiments Ordered In N

BIDS VIII be opened in New York ,oa.,,
by the officers of the War Departr,a,,, g..
the railroad transportation OF th.. tour -.
ments which arc under orders to proceed 70
the Philippines The regiments to move a -
the 9th. 18th and 21st Infantry and tho e,h
Arulery; The FIRST to leave will be the g,b
which viii get away about March IN saiI''
ing by the Scandfa and the City OF P,shII,
Evening star., 1899-03-11
Gen. LawtOn's Participation.

The War Department, according TO its
officials, is awaiting with quite as much
interest as is the public some definite news
from the Philippines which will show just
how Gen. Otis intends TO utilize Gen Law
ton and his relnfOrcements in the campaign
against the natives. 1t has been quite gem
orally understood, without official confirma-
uon. however, that Gen. Lawton on his
arrival would be assigned to active COM
nand Of the operations in the field, leaving
Gen. Otis more time for the administrative
duties OF military governor, in which posi-
ton he corresponds to Gen. Brooke in Cuba.
This assumption is without authentic foun-
datiOn. The fact is that no instructions be-
ycnd those of most general nature nave
been sent to Gen. Otis and, with Gen. Law
ton on the spot, Gen Otis has carte blanche
to utilize him as he would any other sub
ordinate officer in such work as he sees Mt.
The department AYERS that it has not tied
the commanding generals hands with any
hard and fast orders.
The probabilities of course. are that Gen.
LswtOn will take a very active part in the
offensive campaign which it is understood
will be promptly inaugurated. This is the
more likely since his training in Indian
fighting in the west has peculiarly fitted
him for such a command. He has the en-
tire confidence of the department in this
rsspect and Gen. Otis is well acquainted
with his capabilities. 1t is pointed out by
those In the department who know Lawton
best that ii was his Indian campaign meth
ods inrmedia teIy after the landing in Cuba,
as much as anyt hing else, that demoraliZad d
the Spaniards. one of Lawtons numerous
Irdian sObriqTets. being literally trans
lated, is The -man-who- -gets-up-and-f fig hts
e-rniddle-Of-t he-night.' II was his sun
rise dash into Siboney that sent the Span
ish detachment there flying to La Quasi
mas, leaving its breakfast on the fire for
the Am eriCan troops to eat, and il is more
than likely that this early morning discom-
future had something to do with the Span
iards being chased out Of their La Quasi
mas intrenchments by the Americans. The
department fully expects LawtOn to spring
q few like surprises on the Ffipinos, and is
sw aiting news of the field campaign with
propOrtiOnate interest.
Evening star., 1899-03-11
THE EVENING STAR.
PUBLISHED DAILY, EXCEPT SUNDAY
AT THE STAR BUILDINGS,
fI0i Pennsylvania Ave. Cor. nth ST., by
The Evening Star Newspaper Company.
S.H. RAUFFMANN, Pres't.

The Evening Star is served to subscribers In the
ity by carriers on their account, at 10 cents
Der week or ~ cents per month Copies at the
souuter, cents each By mail-anywhere in the
United States or Canada-postage prepaid-So cents
month. -
Saturday Quintuple Sheet Star, 81 per year; with
foreign postage added, S3.0S.
Entered ct the Post Office at Washington ID. G.,
IS secOnd-class mail matterD
DAn mail subscriptions must be paid In advance.
fates Of advertising -Iade known application.
Evening star., 1899-03-11
Stea1nshin ArriyaI..

At New York-Etrurtas from Liverpool.
AT Queenstown-Umbria, from New York
Tor Liverpool
Evening star., 1899-03-11
PLANS OF GEN. OTIS.
Awaiting Reinforcements Before
Taking the Field.

1t was positively denied in the adjutant
generals office today that any dispatch had
been received last night from Gen. Otis re-
garding a conference with Gen. LawtOn and
plans for forward movement. 1t is well
understood that Gen. Otis is only awaiting
the arrival Of the remainder of his rein
forcements to inaugurate an active cam
paign. but the department has heard moth
ing from him on this subject, and anything
said on that line just now Is pure specula-
ton.
Mohave County miner., 1899-12-16

The Mining & Scientific Press ap-
pears to be skeptical regarding the dis
covery of platinum ore in the Grand
Canyon of the Colorado, north of Will
Jams. While it is possible that plati.
mum may exist in the veins or deposits
of that region, it is highly impossible.
Originally platinum occurred in allu-
vial deposits of syenite but in isolated
cases it has been found in vein mater
ial but in Improbable quantities. In
the canyon regions embraced in the
Grand Plateau conditions are certainly
unfavorable to the precipitation of
platinum or its companion metals
osmium or iridium in the calcarious
lines and sandstones.
Mohave County miner., 1899-12-16

The Senatorial fight is on in Alabama
and John G. Morgan will have to tri-
umph over great opposition should he
again wear the toga. The retirement
of Senator Morgan would be an ire.
parable loss to Alabama and the whole
broad domain of the United States.
He is able, fearless and intensely
American. w. G. Oates and Joseph f..
Johnston may be able men in their
way, but they are as pigmies to a giant
in intellect and broad American states
manship compared with Senator Nor
gan. The west sends greeting and
God speed to the noble senator.
Mohave County miner., 1899-12-16

Judge A. III. Hackney, formerly
editor of the Silver Belt and the oldest
editor west of the Mississippi, died at
Globe on the I'd of December. Judge
Hackney's death is severe blow to the
people of Gila county and removes a
unique figure from the journalistic
ranks of Arizona. He was noble
wholesouled gentleman and his place
will not easily be filed.
Mohave County miner., 1899-12-16
Working Night and Day.

The busiest and mightiest little thing
that ever was made is DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. Every pill is a sugar coated
globule of health, that changes weak
nese into strength, listlessness into
energy, brain-fag into mental power
They're wonderful in building up the
health. Only 25c per box. Sold by
II. III. Watkins, Druggist
Mohave County miner., 1899-12-16

1t is said that General Funston look
ed out of the car window at small
town in western Kansas and saw a
seething mass of humanity at the de-
pot to do him honor. Turning to his
wife he said: 1.-TWO years ago l lee.
tured to an audience of seven in this
town."-Journal- Miner.
Mohave County miner., 1899-12-16

The miners association of Southern
California has secured rooms iR the
German American Bank building on
Main street, Los Angeles, and has
fitted them up in fine style. The as
sociation has grown wonderfully dur
ing the year and although ofiicered by
alfalfa graduates ought to do a great
deal for the mining interests of the
southern tier of counties.
Mohave County miner., 1899-12-16

The Pheniy Gazette and Enterprise
are slow in acknowledging the removal
of Chenoweth from the collectorship
at Nogales. Mr.. Chenoweth is we'll
liked in Arizona, but the fact remains
he was removed for cause and it is
highly improbable that he was offered
more lucrative position by the treas
ury department.
Mohave County miner., 1899-12-16

A new mining monthly publication,
The Mining News" comes to us from
Des Moines, Iowa. 1t is neat and
newsy, but, like all new publications,
its news is somewhat ancient. We ex
pect it will improve on this part of its
make up when exchanges from the
mining countries are received direct.
Mohave County miner., 1899-12-16

Bill Bynum, of Indiana, has been
appointed to federal position in New
lork-Board of appraisers and the
democrats of the senate oppose his
confirmation on the ground that he is
not a democrat and that the two con.
trolling parties must be represented
on the board. Bill Bynum should be
sent down below.
Mohave County miner., 1899-12-16

Cripple Creek reports production
of 2,S47 ,500S for November from 46,sOO
tons of ore. This would give value
of 60.25s to every ton of ore produced
in the district and which was treated
at the smelters. In this there must be
an error, as Cripple Creek ores will fall
far short of this big average.
Mohave County miner., 1899-12-16

Kean st. Charles went out to Chlor-
ide Monday last to look after his min.
ing interests. The newspaper men
may have good mining property but
the usual perversity of fate keeps them
from selling at reasonable figure.
Mohave County miner., 1899-12-16

The statehood meeting at Phenix
last Friday was represented by all the
prominent men of the territory who
live in Phenix. Notwithstanding this
fact we wish the statehood committee
success. Statehood is necessity to
the growth and future prosperity of
this great territory.
Mohave County miner., 1899-12-16

The Mining Review has been resur-
rected in Chicago with Edward L. Taft
as editor. Bro. Taft is journalist of
wide experience we'll versed in mining
lore and we predict for him big sue
cess,
Mohave County miner., 1899-12-16
A Card Of Thanks.

To the friends and stranger alike
who so generously came to our aid
during the last illness and death OF
our beloved daughter our heartfelt,
thanks are extended.
Mr.. & Mrs. f. B. VAN BUsKIRK.
Kingman, Dec. IA, 1899
Mohave County miner., 1899-12-16

The Canadian government exacted
royalties amounting to 733,OOOs from
the miners of the Klondike up to the
first of November. This rather lays
over the exactions of Dom Paul's gov,
ernment, which the British complain
so bitterly of.
Mohave County miner., 1899-12-16

1t looks as though the differences be-
tween the small stockholders of the
United Verde and the reorganization
committee might result in the closing
down of both mines and smelter at
Jerome for some time.
Mohave County miner., 1899-12-16

The carnival at Phenix was success,
in fact was great success, to which
Arizonans in general contributed from
l5OOO0s to 200,O00s. Nothing succeeds
like success.
Mohave County miner., 1899-12-16

So far Great Britain has failed to
observe the laws of neutrality having
on several occasions lately furnished
the Beers with arms, ammunition and
supplies.
Mohave County miner., 1899-12-16

John Hays Hammond, the South AZ
rican mining engineer, is on his way to
Mexico, where he will meet and con-
fer with c. ID. Lane, the California
millionaire. Mr. Lane has secured
option on several of the richest gold
and silver mines of our sister republic.
Mohave County miner., 1899-12-16
Mine Warning Notice.

Notice is hereby given that neither the un-
dersigned nor our Interests IN The Gerald and
Surprise group of Mines situated in Minneso.
Ia mining district Mohave county, Arizona,
will be responsible Ior any labor performed
nor debts contracted by parties having same
unuer bond. ANDREW SUFLER,
ROBERT RvSC0.
kingman, NOV. l, 1899.
mos. i'd.
Mohave County miner., 1899-12-16

Queen Victoria's reign has been a
most bloody one, thousands of brave
lives having been sacrificed to her in
ordinate greed of power and territory.