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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-09-27
.SQUAITtR IN HONOLULU
CITIZEN SEXES A PUNCHBOwL
LOT.
Calmly Informs the Government That
He Takes Possession Under United
States Homestead Laws.

The "squatting'' fever has struck
Honolulu. This morning the Govern
ment received note from James Ash
ford calmly announcing that he had
taken possession of a Government lot
on the slope of Punchbowl hill under
the homestead laws of the United
States"
AT first the matter struck the risi-
bles of the ministry but later the seri-
Gus side suggested itself 1t was sub
sequently the subject of earnest dis
cussion in Cabinet meeting. Attorney
General Cooper was Of the opinion that
the homestead laws of the United
State in no sense applied to Govern
ment lots at this time. Whether they
would when the lands were actually
taken over by the central authority
was another matter.
President Dole insisted upon the old
lines, that the Newlands resolution
left Hawaiian land laws intact, and
this view was asseuted to by the other
ministers.
1t was decided on vote that Mr.
Ashford be notified in effect that If he
moved upon the lot in question it would
be considered an act of trespass and
that he would be proceeded against
accordingly. This information will he
forwarded to the would-be "squatter"
during the afternoon.
President Dole remarked half jest
| ingly this afternoon that the squat
| ters" seemd to be after everything in
| sight. Il suppose they will be seizing
| Thomas Square the first thing we
know" added he with a smile.
! The Cabinet received nothing today
| from Secretary Hay regarding the sta
tus of the "squatters" on Olaa lands
SO that part of the matter is still uu-
settled and uncertain.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-09-27
PATHFINDER TO COME.

SAN FRANCISCO, September 19.-
The United States coast and geodetic
survey steamer Pathfinder arrived
from New York last Sunday night. she
is a brand new vessel. having been
completed during the Spanish war.
She will go to the navy yard and have
a few small guns put aboard, after
which she will do some important
work for Uncle Sam in the neighbor-
hood of Hawaii. After that she will
go to Alaskan waters. The Pathfinder
is a wonderfully economical boat. as
she can steam $50 knots on a consump-
tion of ten tons of coal.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-09-27
DAMON AT WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 19.-The Ha-
waian Minister of Finance was at the
Treasury Department today to consult
officials. He said that he was on his
way to Europe to secure immigrants
from among the better class in North
ern Italy and Sweden to Hawaii, and
inquired if any obstacle would be
placed in the way under the United
States immigration laws. Assistant
Secretary Taylor told him that, as Con-
sress had not yet extended the immi-
grafton laws to Hawaii. the Govern
ment could not interfere and, moreover,
had no desire to do so. even if the class
of immigrants secured was good.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-09-27
NOT THE WISEsT WAY.

1t is not always best to wait until it
is needed before buying a bottle of
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy. Quite frequently the
remedy is required in the very busiest
venience and suffering must be borne
before it can be obtained. 1t costs but
trifle as compared with its real worth
and every family can well afford to keep
it in their home. 1t is everywhere ac-
knowledged to be the most successful
medicine in the world for bowel COM
plants. For sale by all dealers and
druggists. Benson, Smith & Company,
general agents, Hawaiian Islands.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-09-27
NET" PRICES FOR SUGAR.

NEW YORK, September 1S.-Sugar
retiners inaugurated today the system
of selling TO jobbers in the Southern
States and to manufacturers in all
parts Of the country at net prices. The
American Sugar Refining Company de-
cided to sell in the Southern States at
net prices, as it learned that the new
system of rebates inaugurated last
Monday was not observed in those
States. Therefore, it was decided to
sell to sugar brokers al net prices and
allow them to distribute the sugar at
their own rates
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-09-27
WEAK STOCK MARKET.
Hawaiian Securities at Coast May
Drop

SAN FRANCISCO, September 20
Most of the Hawaiian Sugar stocks
listed on the local Stock and Bond Ex-
change have shown a weak tendency
of late, and there has been a gradual
cutting down of values Some of this
may be due to the nervous condition
of the New York stock and money me--
ket, where two or more of these stocks
are listed. There is always more or
less sympathy between the two boards
even If they are over 5000 miles apart
on geographical lines. The last ad-
vices from Honolulu were not very
helpful or hopeful to holders of these
shares. The pace set by the Maka-
wells last dividend was at the rate of
II per cent per annum, or to per
cent of what the other sugar dividends
We're paying, and that undoubtedly has
had its effect. Other things being
equal. investors naturally want the
highest dividends equal to II per cent,
prices of Hutchinson, Kilauea, ono
mea and Paauhau will have to go still
lower,
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NOT OvERCROwDED.
Positive Official Denial of the Sensa-
tional Stories.

WASHINGTON September IS
Quartermaster-G General Ludington has
received dispatch from Major Long,
superintendent of Army transportation
at San francisco, showing that the
Tartar is not overcrowded and has
more facilities for saving life than
could possibly be needed. He stated
that inspection of the ship before her
departure showed that she could ac-
commodate 107 officers and 1882 men,
beside crew. When she sailed for San
Francisco she had on board siXty-two
! cabin passengers and 1142 men. so she
was 1876 passengers below her capacity.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-09-27
You're Another

Sufferer from the result of poor re-
pair work.
But If you bring your Bicycle, Gun,
Typewriter or any article of fine me-
chanism to us when 1t needs repairs
and 1t will be overhauled and put in
such shape that it will meet with your
thorough satisfaction.
Better still, telephone us 565, and we
will
SEND FOR AND DELIVER WITH
OUT EXTRA CHARGE.
We employ only the best skilled helI
and guarantee all our work.
Kodaks repaired, Tennis Rackets re-
strung.
Keys made. Fine enameling a spe.
cialty.
In fact repairing done in all iti
branches.
PEARSON & POTTER co., LTD,
3I2 Fort Street
Remember the Phone, sos
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-09-27
ARRIVED TODAY.

Eek Australia which arrived this
morning Camarinos received a large
supply of Ice House goods, fruit and
vegetables, such as Oysters, Poultry,
Fish, Game, Oranges, Cherries, Peach
es, Celery, Caulifiower, Rhubarb,
Horseradish, etc. Send in orders early
as the extraordinary demand will soon
exhaust the supply. ID. G. Camarinos,
King street.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-09-27
MUCH INTEREST IN SAMOA.
Germans Think That Agreement Must
be Modified

BERLIN, September 16.-Samoa still
greatly exercises the press. The opin-
ion seems to be about unanimous that
the new agreement, if it comes in force,
must be modified, At the Foreign
Office the officials are very reticent re-
garding the matter. An official en-
powered to speak told the correspond
ent that Baron Speck Won Sternberg,
the German Commissioner, who has
been i'll at Samoa, has been granted
sick leave indefinitely. The proposi-
tions submitted by the Commissioners
are now being considered by the three
governments, and it is seriously hoped
and expected that all the points at is
sue will be finally and amicably adj
justed.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-09-27
sTANFORD's WELCOME.

STANFORD September 15.-The
students are making great prepara-
tions for reception to be given to the
Stanford men who went to Manila
with the First California Regiment.
The reception will take place Friday,
September 22d, and along with the
Californians will come all the college
men from the Minnesota regiment.
The Minnesota Band will also accom-
pany the delegates
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-09-27
PoNTooNs FOR PHILIPPINES.

NEW YORK, September 1.-THE en-
gineers at Willets Point worked hard
all day getting out pontoons. These
are to be sent to Manila. The order
to ship them came on Saturday. The
pontoons were taken down to the dock,
and tomorrow will be put on a lighter
and sent to Jersey City, where they
will be loaded on fiat-cars. They Will
be taken to San Francisco, where they
will be forwarded TO Manila.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-09-27
THE ORPHErNI.

The Orpheum continues to attract
crowded houses The program now
running being exceptionally good. This
evening is the last appearance Of
Lillian Leslie and she will be greatly
missed by her admirers. The engage
ment of Winton the great ventriloquist
is short and no one should miss seeing
his wonderful work and life like au-
donations.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-09-27
THE WEATHER.

Weather Bureau, Punahou, p. m.
Wind light northeast and diminish
ing; weather fine, and will likely con-
tinue so.
Morning minimum temperature, 70;
midday maximum temperature, "a;
barometer a. m., 1896. falling, (cor-
rected for gravity; rainfall, "a hours
ending 9 a. M, .01; humidity, 8 a. m.
50; dew point 9 a. m. 65.
CURTIS J. LYONS, Observer.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-09-27
COIIECTTO1

just published can be found all that
can be desired as a souvenir of the
Islands. The book contains the best
of the songs heretofore published and
many new ones never before seen in
print For sale at the BERGSTROM
MUSIC CO.'S, Progress Block.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-09-27
TRANSPORTS REACH MANILA

WASHINGTON, September 19.-Gen-
eral Otis has informed the War De
partment of the arrival al Manila of
the transport Ohio, with the men from
the wrecked transport Morgan City.
She left two sick men at Nagasakl, Tie
City of Sydney also reached Manila to-
day There were no deaths during the
voyage, but one man deserted at Naga-
Saki
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VESSELS COMING

SAN FRANCISCO. September 20
The II. c. Wright sailed on the 10th
for Kahului from San Francisco, CON
signed to Castle & Cooke The George
Curtis was booked to leave on the 26th
and the w. @. Irwin on the 22nd. The
Irmgard is preparing to leave San
Francisco. but her sailing date has not
been set
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-09-27
PRINCE DAVID AT WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, September Il. -
Prince David Kawananakoa, a cous-
in of former Queen Liliuokalani of Ha-
wall, arrived at Washington today
from Honolulu. His visit is purely per-
sOnal and has no connection with the
politics of the Islands. IIe will visit
the former Queen, who is now a resi-
dent of Washington, and will so on to
New York to the yacht races early in
October
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-09-27
MlyTtNY on THE GAYHrAD.

TACOMA. Sept. 16.-The reverue cut
ter Perry has returned to Sitka from IL
two months cruise to Prince William
Sound, Cook Inlet. Kodiak. Unalaska
Peninsula and Bering Sea. Her officers
report that While the Perry was in
Dutch Harbol a mutiny occurred on
the whaler Gayhead and was quelled
by the cutter Grant. Details are un-
obtainabe.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-09-27
II you want a new carriage or your
old one repaired call on w w. Wright.
GOOD ENOUGH 10 TAKE.

The finest quality of loaf sugar is used
in the manufacture of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy and the roots used in its
preparation give it flavor similar to
that of maple syrup, making it very
pleasant to take. AS a medicine for the
cure of coughe, colds, la grippe, Group
and whooping cough it is unequaled by
any other. 1t always cures, and cures
quickly. For sale by all dealers and
druggists. Benson, Smith & Company,
general agents. Hawaiian Islands.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-09-27
WILL CLOSE ALL PORTS.

LONDON, Sept. 1S.-The Daily Mail
publishes the following from Copen-
hagen: Emperor Nicholas has signed a
ukase decreeing that when the Middle
Europe canal and the Siberian Railway
are completed in 1901 all important
Russian ports on the Pacific and the
Baltic and Black seas shall be closed
forever to any but Russian ships
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-09-27
sMALLP6N AMONG SOLDIERS.

SAN FRANCISCO; September 90
There are now three weH-developed
cases of smallpox and fourteen suspec-
ted cases in the quarantine hospital at
the Preside. Last night it was thought
that at least three if not five of the
suspects showed almost unmistakable
symptoms of the disease.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-09-27
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT.

Notice is hereby given that the fourth
assessment of ten (10) per cent on the
capital stock of the Honolulu Rapid
Transit and Land Company, will be due
and payable at the companys office, al
Fort street, Honolulu, on the 1st day OF
October prox. The shares upon which
any assessment may remain unpaid af-
ter thirty days from said date, will be
declared delinquent.
CHARLES II. ATHERTON,
Secretary H. r. T. & L. Co.
Honolulu September 26, 1899.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-09-27
RIDER HAGGARD TO ALASKA.

VANCOUVER (B. ca September
14.-H Rider Haggard, the English
novelist, left for Alaska this morning
in company with Lord Ernest Hamil-
ton, They are members of an English
mining syndicate whose interests are
in the Atlin district. The famous au-
thor is travelling incOgnito.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-09-27
AMERICAN SHIP BTRNED.

LONDON, September 1S.-The ship
George Stetson of Bath, Me-, Captain
Patten, from Portland, Or, June 18th,
for Taku, China, has been burned at
Loo Choo. No lives were lost. The
George StetsOn registered 1S45 tons and
was owned by Arthur Sewall & Co.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-09-27

Alexander's History of the Hawaiian
Islands, from their discovery to the
present time. The only work covering
this ground. For sale only by the
Golden Rule Bazaar, 316 Fort street.
Price 81 so.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-09-27
sTUDEBAKER,s Goods.

Gus Schuman keeps constantly on
hand at his Fort Street Carriage Re-
pository, a full line of Studebaker farm
wagons, lumber wagons, delivery spring
wagons, plantation and contractors
dump carts. He is sole agent for Stude-
bakers goods, which are of the highest
reputation throughout the states. When
in need of anything in this line, call and
inspect his stock and get his prices. He
also imports horses and mules in large
numbers and has unsurpassed facilities
for getting fine stock at right prices,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-09-27
DIVIDEND NOTICE.

A dividend on the capital stock of the
Hawaiian Star Newspaper Association,
Limited, will be due and payable on
Saturday, September 80, 1899, at the
office of the treasurer, j. B. Atherton,
at Castle & Cooke, Ltd.
FRANK L. HOOGS,
Secretary.
Honolulu. September %, 1899.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-09-27
REMNANT SALE

An early call should be made at the
remnant clearing sale at L. B. Kerr's
Many bargains are included, and the
first to come will secure them. The
very low prices put on them are for
cash only
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-09-27
HONOLULU STOCK EXCHANGE.

Morning Session-Sales Between
Boards, 10 l. I. S. n. Co., $50.
Sales: On the Board, 10 Eva 29 Is
Eva, 20; so Olaa, 80; 5 Waialua, paid
up, 16O so Kihei, 4.25; 40 Kihei, 4.25;
go Kihei. A.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-09-27
PLAGUE AT HoNGKoNG.

HONGKONG, September 1S.-Twen-
ty deaths from the bubonic plague
took place, here last week. Eighteen
new cases have been officially reported
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-09-27

The local board of health was notified
by the Australia this morning that
smallpox had again appeared at the
Preside i'm San Francisco.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-09-27

OCEAN HOUSE AT WAIALUA.
This pleasant hotel is doing a good
business at Waialua, and all who stop
ther have a good word to say for 1t.
1t is the popular place for hunters to
stop being reasonable in rates and very
comfortable.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-09-27
NOTICE.

The Stock subscription books of the
Orpheum Company Ltd, will be open
IN Thursday and Friday september
18th and 29th from 1030 a. m. to 1890
Ig. m. and from to p. m. each day at
ne office of ]. c. Cohen, King street.
y Honolulu H. l., September 26. 1899.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-09-27
EX AUSTRALIA.

Fresh Salmon, Sole, Founder, Halli-
but Oysters and Fruits at the Home
Bakery cafe today
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-09-27
SPEEDY CLEARANCE.

BY calling early, great bargains can
he secured at l.. b. Kerr's clearing sale
of remnants. The original cost has
very little to do with the price put
on them to insure a speedy clearance.
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Hawaiian Trust and Investment
Co., Ltd.
STncKS AND RnNDS

STOCKS AND BONDS
We buy and sell strictly on COM
mission all first class Stocks and
Bonds. Members of Honolulu
Stock Exchange.
We Loan Money on Bond and Mortgage
TRUSTEES
We can legally act as Trustee,
Administrator, Executor or Guard
ian, and are we'll organized to look
after your affairs. Trust funds re-
ceiVe prompt and careful attention.
We collect incomes for persons re-
siding abroad, and will look after
your affairs while you are travelling.
AGENCIES
We will undertake to organize
Stock Companies and secure sub
scribers for stock on legitimate en-
teTprises intended to deVelope the
industries of Hawaii.
INSURANCE
We have the agency for one of the
best Fire Insurance Companies in
the world, and issue risks against
fire on mills, dwellings, stores,
warehouses, merchandise and fur
niture.
" SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES
FOR SAFE KEEPING OF ANY
THING VALUABLE.
We rent at reasonable figures
burglar and Fire-proof safes, Civ
ing the keys into your possession.
,, GEO. r. CARTER, Treasurer
Tel. IsA Aoe Fort St., Honolulu
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-09-27
FAIR AND LUAU
In connection with the Sewing So
ciety of st. Andrews Cathedral
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 80, 1899.
In the Cathedral Grounds.

Flowers, Fancy, Hawaiian and Ffjian,
Sewing, Candy, Lemonade, Ice cream,
Coffee Tables, and Grab Box.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-09-27
DIR, POSEY,

Specialist for Eye, Ear, Throat and
Nose diseases and Catarrh.. Masonic
Temple.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-09-27
MESSENGER SERVICE

The Honolulu Messenger Service de-
phone 37S.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-09-27
NOTICE.
WANTED.

An assistant nurse, Hawaiian, or
half-H Hawaiian, for "Kapiolani Mater
nifty Home;" must be experienced ana
recommended Apply
KAPIOLANI MATERNITY HOME.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-09-27

Received, ex Mohican, handsome line
OF carriages and phaetons. w, w.
Wright.
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FOR RENT.

"a house pleasantly located near the
ksidence of G.. E. Boardman. Inquire
(. G. L. Boardman, room 1 Spreckels'
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-09-27

Hanan creates the style and leave
others to follow.
M'INERNY SHOE STORE.
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Y.M.C.A. HALL :. TOMORROW NIGHT
Grand Musical and
Descriptive Recital
Illustrated with Magnificent Limelight
Scenery by
WHERAHIKO RAWEI, b. A.

Doors open 1880. commence S sharp
Seats should be reserved at WALL
Nichols Co. early
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-09-27

Fine Book and Commercial Printing
at the Star Office.
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Honolulu, September %, 1899.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-02-16

Filipino Loss is Believed to Be HEAVY
Rebels Apply the Torch Before Evac-
nating the Place, But Troops Extin-
guish the Flames.
MANILA, Feb. l4.--9:45 a. m.-The
United States gunboat Petrol arrived
late last evening with dispatches from
Brigadier General M. P. Miller to Ma
Jor General Otis, announcing that Iloilo
had been taken by the combined mill
tary and naval forces on Saturday
morning. General Miller, on receipt of
his instructions from Manila, sent ma
tive commissioners ashore from the
United States transport st. Paul with a
communication for the rebel governor
OF Iloilo, calling upon him to surrender
within time stated and warning him
not to make demonstration in the in
terval. The rebels Immediately moved
their guns and prepared to defend
their position. Thereupon the Petrol
fired two warning guns, the rebels i'm
mediately opening fire upon her. The
Petrol and the Baltimore then bonn
barded the town, which the rebels hav-
ing set on fire, Immediately evacuated.
American troops were promptly landed
and extinguished the fires in all cases
Of foreign property, but not before con-
siderable damage had been done. It is
believed that the enemy's loss during
the bombardment was heavy, but no
American casualties are reported.
THOUSANDS KILLED AND WOUNDED.
Filipino Deaths Number $500, the In
jured Largely Exceeding That Number.
MANILA, Feb. 13.-All was quiet
along the entire line yesterday, nothing
having happened to disturb the peace of
Sunday. In Manila the inhabitants
have generally recovered from the
alarm occasioned bv the fear of a native
uprising ana are resumlng their ordi-
nary business. Coastwise shipping is
naturally suffering, since there have
been no clearances for Philippine ports
for a week, but on the other hand for
eign shipping has increased, especially
for Hong Kong, every steamer bound
thither being crowded with timid ref
ugees.
Despite this quietude, however, many
are asking whether the problem is still
aos far from solution. A week ago
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-02-16


those who took an optimistic view pre-
dicted that the terrible lesson just adj
ministered to the rebels would settle
the question of Filipino independence.
But this prediction has not been full
filled. AS a matter of fact the rebels
are now scattered through the country
bushwhacking, except at Malabon,
where they are gathering in force.
Even their methods SAVIOR more of guer-
rilla than of civilized warfare, every
bush, clump of trees and tree furnish
ing cover for sharpshooters.
Unfortunately, for miles around the
land is studded with bamboo jungle
and open spaces are few and far be-
tween. This affords the natives, who
fight better under cover, distinct ad-
vantage.
Under such conditions it is remarka-
BILE that the American casualties should
be so few, while the number of dead
natives found i'll the brush after every
skirmish testifies to the precision of our
fire. Last week there was not a single
day without fighting, but the Americans
oCSetNAAAJ tlANa0SCu, yluS every
before them
1t is now known that the Filipino loss
is fully $500 killed, with wounded
vastly in excess of that number and
thousands are held prisoners. All this
has been achieved at the cost of 65
J Americans killed and 276 wounded.
There were % Americans missing and
unaccounted for. No fewer than 10 of
the native villages have surrendered or
been captured. Several have been de-
stroyed because their houses harbored
men, frequently disguised in female
attire, who shot from windows and
roofs at the Americans
J Many rifles and ton of ammunition
have been seized. AS might be expected
there is looting in the outskirts, but it
has not been general and has been done
in direct violation of orders.