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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-04-07
MALOLOS CA. Pr ID,
United States Troops Enter the In
surgent Capital.
Find That Asuin;ldo HAD Left the
City Two Days BefOre-Reb-
els Fire the City Before
,it. Evacuatln4. s5..S

Manila, March 81, Noon.-Maj. Gen.
Macarthur entered Malolcs, the seat of
the so-called insurgent government, at
half-past nine this morning, the rebels
burning the city and simultaneously
evacuating it. They are now in full re-
treat toward the north, where Aguin-
aldo and the cabinet have been for two
days. .a.... t..f.-.>... 80,
After three hours of desperate fight
ing the natives, realizing that further
effort was hopeless, set fire to the city
and fed in disorder.
A large portion of Aguinaldo's army
managed to break through the lines
and the men scattered in every direc-
ton, leaving guns and swords behind.
The American loss was comparative
ly small, considering the severe nature
of the combat. Rapid-fire guns had
been trained upon the city and spread
CONSERVATION among the native troops.
Macarthur began the attack at seven
o'clock this morning, having the city
practically surrounded by his forces.
Line after line of intrenchments was
stormed, the defenders falling back
into the town. At last the natives
found that they could do no more, so
they applied the torch to buildings in
every direction and began the retreat.
Aguinaldo ESCAPES.
Aguinaldo and his cabinet sought
safety in fight, escaping capture. Fill
pinos taken by the Americans say that
the native leader left Malolos two days
ago, with his chief supporters, headed
for the north. Although by this move
Aguinaldo may claim that he saved his
capital from falling into the hands of
the United States, it is doubtful if he
can retain his Influence over the native
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TERRIBLE OCEAN DISASTER.
lish Channel with scores 81
Il e Persons on DOard.

Southampton, April The pas.
senger steamer Stella, plying between
this port and the Channel Islands,
crashed upon the dreaded. Casquet
rocks. near the Island OF .Alderney, in
a dense fog and foundered in ten hin
utes, her boilers exploding with a ire
mendous report as she went down. In
spite of this. it is said, there was no
panic on board. The .coasting steamer
Lynx, which brought the news of the
disaster here, picked up four boats and
40 persons belonging to the Stella.
Late estimates of the number of lives
lost range from 70 to 12Gpersons.
The Stella, which belonged to the
London & Southwestern Railway COM
pany, left Southampto at noon Thurs.
day conveying the. first excursion OF
the season to the Channel islands.
There were about 1s5 passengers on
board and the crew numbered IS men.
The weather was foggy, but all went
we'll until the afternoon. when the
fog became most dense. Sf = d.
The last thing the survivors saw was
the figure of the captain of the Stella
standing calmly on the bridge and Civ
ing his last instructions. The captain
persisted with his vessel, owing to the
suction caused by the sinking steamer
being very great indeed. '->r } ..
Many pathetic incidents are reported.
In several cases men lifted their wives
and children into the boats and then
persisted themselves in their presence.
One wife who was thus bereaved lost
her reason. A large number of the
survivors arrived here without any
clothing, clad only in blankets. The
passengers all agree that perfect order
and discipline prevailed on board the
Stella The crew promptly took up
their stations when the steamer struck,
served out the life belts and lowered the
boats. The scene at the moment of
the sinking of the vessel was heart
rending. Those who had succeeded in
getting into the boats had narrow es-
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Simnle Fact.

He-What sort of a book is that
which you are reading?
She-Oh, it is one of those stupid old
fashioned novels.
He-What is the difference, then, be-
tween the new and the old style?
she-surely you know, don't you?
He-No. You forget have only just
returned from India, where the white
an ts eat up all our books.
She-Why, the old-fashioned novel
ends with a marriage, while the up-to-
da te. story commences with one.-Ally
Sloper. 49,
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Medill Leaves S2.0OO.OOO.

Chicago, March 29.-Through the fl
ing of the will of Joseph Medill, late
editor of the Chicago Tribune and ex-
mayor of Chicago, in the probate court
Tuesday an estate valued at 100000
is distributed. The greater part of
the estate is left in the hands of trus-
tees for the benefit of the daughters of
the decedent, Mrs. Robert w. Patterson
and Mrs. Robert S. Mccormick A thou
sand dollars each is left to number
of old employees of the Tribune. Mr..
Medill also left $4,000, to be used in
the construction of bronze statue of
Benjamin Franklin, to be placed in
Lincoln park.
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(Adjutant General Of the United States
Army.)
GEN. H. c., CORBIN

eral nominally in command is deprived
of actual command, so that there can
be no conference Of military plans and
purposes. Gen. Grant, who divorced the
army from the command of the secre-
tary of war, afterwards restored the
conditions which had embarrassed the
army commanders for many years.
Consequently, with all respect to the
memory of that great soldier, it must
truthfully be said that it is by his Or
der that the army is so disorganized.
This condition of affairs will continue
under all generals until the congress
shall take action, and enact a law which
will make it impossible for any body to,
come between the commanding general
and his troops. ... g..
There are ten bureau chiefs attached
t. the office of the secretary of war. all
of them brigadier generals, and all of
them independent of the commanding
general, under whose direct orders
they should be required to serve; in.
stead of being classified as chiefs of
bureaus attached to the secretary of
war. The civilian branch of the war
department is big enough for a civil
ian secretary to handle and direct,
without taking upon himself the direc-
ton of the military men, particularly
in time of war. The ten brigadier gen
erals, known as bureau chiefs, are as
follows: =
The adjutant general, who is the
military clerk to the secretary of war,
through whom all orders are issued to
the army. He is the chief staff officer,
but can issue no orders on his own re-
eponsibility.
The judge advocate general is the
legal authority of the war department,
and his duties are seldom increased>in
time of war, although every other staff
officer, including the adjutant general,
hayestheir dutie. multiplied.
q The Inspector general 10 charged
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BRUSSELS has q tower clock which
has never been wound up by human
hands. By an ingenious arrangement
the wind keeps it wound up.
~ A BRoKEN-w1NDED horse is rarely
seen in Norway. A bucket of water is
always placed within its reach when
feeding, and the animal alternately
takes . mouthful Of hay and sip Of
water.
A SPECTATOR in q Japanese theater,
on payment Of i . small extra fee, 10
permitted TO stand up, and the person
behind him can not object although
lehe latter's view Of the performance 10
spbstructed. .sts5t
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0C4N "A. W. 01SGHA4.
(Chief Signal Officer of the United States
Army)
provements, bridge buildings, hand
ling pontoons for army use in cross
ing streams, and in debarking and en-
barking troops.
The chief of ordnance ischarged with
supplying the army with the latest i'm
proved cannons, rifles and other fire.
arms, and with the ammunition to
make them available for offense and
defense.
The chief signal officer has charge of
the military telegraph and signal SEW
ice. During the late war with Spain
this branch of the army rendered OK
ceptionally valuable service in laying
telegraph and telephone lines, and in
destroying submarine cables which
were in use by the enemy.
These staff officers cost the country
great deal of money, whether in time
of peace or in time of war. The pay
roll, recapitulated. follows:
10 brigadier nerals.................. $4,000
Icy IdIois 416VCo
l68 captains. Observation-Disclosures. 42336O
II first ieutenants. Observation-Disclosures. 100000
10 second lieutenants... ............ 1860
Aggregate....... ...................$1,4S 7, O20
They come high, but we must have
them. This brief state ment does not
begin to cover their expense, because
in addition to these there are others,
many others. The figures given do not
include the armies in the field in times
of peace and war. The last army ap-
preparation bill aggregated upwards
of $SO,0OO,0OO.
Moreover, in addition to the pay of
the general staff. given above, the gov
eminent pays four cents per mile to
officers who are travelling, and this is
in addition to their paid transporta-
ton furnished by the quartermaster
generals department.. For example,
an officer ordered from Boston to Ma
Mia would travel about $4,000 miles,
and he would get four cents per mile
in addition to his paid transportation.
The government would take him to
Manila, and pay him $3.50 additional
for making the trip. Consequently, the
army officers like to be ordered about,
because every trip they make in
creases their annual incomes.
Private soldiers get nothing but
their transporter their food and
clothing, and the opportunity to be
killed. But the officers are better paid
than in any other country. Moreover,
they have gold braid, epaulettes, So
ciety advantages, hops, dances and
opportunities to marry heiresses. Even
with the risk of life in battle, in these
days when wars seldom occur it is
much better for young men to seek ap-
pointments as army officers than to go
into politics and aspire for the presi-
dency. Almost any good fellow can
get to be an army officer, but few sue
coed in politics. SMITH D. FRY.
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Only One .SaYed.

lewiston, Idaho, March 2e.---James
McCafery, miner, arrived in Grange
vile Tuesday bringing news of the
drowning of his partners, S. T. Short
HILL. Mike O'Brien and jeff Turpin, in
the Salmon river, four miles above Old
Wire bridge. The party of four were re-
turning from Mallick mining district,
near Buffalo Hump, in boat. Striking
very rough weather, the boat capsized.
McCaffery alone succeeded in reaching
the shore. : So !, 49,. -. -
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Tortured by Bruts.l, Thieves.

Columbus, o., March 31.-A special to
the Ohio State Journal from Dennison,
o., says. Six masked burglars entered
the house of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Croker, an aged and well-to-do couple,
and bound and gagged them. Mr..
Croker was tortured by having lighted
matches put to- his feet to compel him
to reveal the hiding place of his money,
but refused. Mrs. Croker was sub
jected to barbarous indignities. The
robbers secured onlv S97.
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just CAUGHT On.

= Uncle John examining the snide
watch he has purchased at an auction)
Yes; I reckon understand now what
the 'auctioneer meant when he shouted:
''Sold again!''! rs T.
Aunt .Martha--sWhy, he meant the
watch, didn't he? " ; - :.
Uncle John-No, Martha. He meant
me-Jewelers' Weekly. r. :. - 80
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Quay Will Not withdraw.

Harrisburg, Pa, March 29.-An in
formal conference of friends of Senator
Quay was held here Tuesday night at
the executive mansion to discuss the
senatorial situation. Senator Penrose
was present. It was decided that Mr..
Quay would remain a candidate for
United States senator and if there is no
election by the present legislature to
submit the question to the people in the
election for members of the legislature
two years hence.
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forces. Many Filipino officers consider
the fight an uncalled-for retreat in the
face of the opposition, and they declare
that the chief should have stood by his
men to the last. Thousands of deser-
tions from the native army are certain
to follow the lenders action.
Otis Tells of the Capture.
Washington, March 31.-The war de-
partment at 1880 this morning made
public the following dispatch from Gen.
Otis:
Manila, March 31.-Adjutant General,
Washington: Macarthur captured Malolos
at 1915 this morning. Enemy retired after
slight resistance and firing the city. Hall
had quite severe engagement; beyond Mari
Quina; casualties, 20. Enemy driven
"OTIS.'
Troops Are Resting.
Another dispatch received at the war
department early Saturday morning is
as follows:
Manila, March 3.-Adjutant General,
Washington: Troops resting at Malolos.
Considerable portion of city destroyed by
fire. Our casualties one killed. Is wounded.
Hall has returned with his troops to former
position north of Manila.
(Signed) "OTIS."
To Use Native Troops.
Washington, April 1.-The war de-
partment is perfecting a. plan to use
native troops if possible in fighting
Aguinaldo during the rainy season.
American Victims.
The war department has received
from Gen. Otis additional lists of cas-
ualties in the operations near Manila.
The lists include the killed and wound
ed on March IS, 90, 80 and 81. The pre-
vious totals of dead and wounded were
AZ killed and 319 wounded. The addi-
tons cabled Friday bring the grand
totals up to So killed and 1872 wounded.
The Taking Of -Maraquina.
Manila, March 31.-While the forces
under Gen. Macarthur were capturing
the insurgent capital this morning the
forces under Gen. Hall were engaged in
lively skirmish with the rebels in and
about A[araquina, to the northeast of
Manila. The town was quickly taken,
and the rebels were driven into the. hills
beyond.
Reinforcement to Be Sent.
New York, March 31.-Additional re-
endorsements for the American troops
in the Philippines will be sent from this
department next week. They will con-
sist of battery F, Fifth artillery, now
stationed at:Fort Hamilton, and bat
terry +, Fourth artillery, now stationed
at Fort Adams. They will start from
Jersey City for San Francisco on Mon
day. =; s-~--.s.,t -
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REINFORCEMENT. to ne Sent
Ecuador Adopts Gold Basis.

Washington, March 3O.-Corsul Gen
.ral De Leon, at Gpayquil, reports to
the state department. that the change
by the world to a gold basis has final
~ driven Ecuador to adopt the same
course, congress having just enacted
a law which within two years, he says,
will place the monetary system on a
gold basis g.. 3 s}ga. ,.ts55 M. .ssssjEf
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War wn. a Blessinx.

lady, "has been en- a blessin' to my fam' ";
John drawin' of big pension fer one ear
an three fingers; the ole mans writin'
war history; Moll's engaged to a sergeant,
an -Jennie's gwine to marry Teller that
come within an ace of bein' gin rul!"-At-
lanta Constitution.
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Doctor" said he, 'I'm victim of in
somnia. / can't sleep if there's the least
noise-such as a cat on the back fence, for
instance This powder will be effective"
replied the physician, after compromising q
prescription. .When do I take it, doctor?"
"You don't take it. Give it to the cat in a
little lk."-London Tt-Bits.
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cape from being engulfed on account
of the suction caused by the sinking
vessel. The voice of Capt. Rocks, from
the bridge, was frequently heard, urg
ing the rowers to pull fortheir lives.
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His Natural inference.

THAT young man over there has a
very romantic name" said the village
maiden, who was showing her city
cousin around the hamlet. ct is
Claude Willoughby Clendenning,
and - s-.t5-5, - SEE
'Ah, yes" responded the young man
from the city. s.Where is his barber
shop located ?'-Judge. /. :
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Blow Mt Private Letter Box Business.

Blow ut Private Letter Box Business.
New York, April L. Postmaster Van
Colt has issued an elder IN the gen
.eral. post office that no letters are to
be delivered to private letter boxes in
this city, bltswill' be detained ut the
post offceFant1 persons for whom these
letters are intended will be required to
gives full particulars Of themselves and
their reasons for having mail directed
to them through private letter boxes.
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A Martyr to Science,

'Why, doctor, you've just been reading
paper before the medical society claiming
that kissing is dangerous to health, and now
you want kiss from mel"
For you, my dear, I would gladly face
any danger. "-Chicago Journal.
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He who neglects present duties, may
never overtake future opportunities
Rams Horn. 81
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Don't get mad; it will settle on your liver.
-Atchison Globe.
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Juvenile wi.dn nm,

The master was asking questions
Nov, boys" he said, ''how many
months have % days?'' b. .s.a. I !,
d All a OF them" replieda sharp lad OF
once. -Tt-Bits. & s
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Chicago Daily News.
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BURNED TO DEATH.

A boarding house fire at Ronneley, q
new town twenty miles east on the
Hinckley line, burned to death 12-year-
old Abe Rowlands, the son Of the land
lady, Mrs. E. RowIands. Four boarders
were saved by jumping through the sash
of a second-story window. The boy was
awakened In time, but became bewildered
and failed to follow his mother out. Tbs
building was a small frame structure
Nothing was saved. The financial loss Is
$500, with small insurance
The Catholic church at Foley was de-
stroyed by fire with loss Of Ssg0e; In
surance, 5000. A defective chimney was
the cause.
The Norwegian Lutheran church. be-
longing to "UIlensvong' society, twelve
miles west Of Luverne, was entirely de-
stroyed by fire. Carpenters were at work
building an addition to the church and
the ire caught from an overheated stove
in the main building.
Michael Meyer. cooper living at the
Tessier House, st. Paul, was found dead
in bed. Death is thought to have re-
suited from blood poisoning.
e. Na1oney was held up at owatonns
by two men and robbed Of gold watch
and a few dollars The men were cap
tured the next morning and gave the
names Of Thomas Caldwell and Jssepb
Devlin.
Wallace MfkeIson, the 14-yeaF-oJd son
Of Andrew Aikelson, . prominent ressdens
Of Yellow Medicine county, sfes and in
stantly killed himself He had taken .
horna from thu harm and vaH trrfuw n
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ANOTHER BIG ONE

J. J. Hill, having broken the record for
large elevators by his 5000. 0O0-busheI eIe-
vator project at Duluth, Will now procsed
to break his own record by the erection
Of another gigantic steel elevator at Du-
1uth, with capacity of 100000 bushels.
This is known to be Mr.. HiITs plan, and
he has said that he will carry It out soon,
although no date has been set
Mr.. Hill is quoted as saying that the
enormous growth Of the grain business
more than warrants this move, and that
the elevator capacity at the head OF the
lakes Is entirely inadequate.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-03-09
Ca ndIeS
From A Lover

a lovers most efectnal weapon
is candy-pnre, wholesome candy
sent regularly to the adorcd
one. All women love candv-it' s
symbolic of their nature-'swect-
ness ITSELF" But don't risk your
happiness by getting it at any
place but at G.. H. DANES.
There may be other candy IS
good as his, but there YOU can't
be sure of i, and here you can.
He also keeps the finest stock Of
the ncst delicious and freshest
fruits IN the city.
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Tomorrow Night

"Finnlgan's Ball." with all it's
novel features, bright music, su-
perb costumes, pretty girls
and an excellent cast, and last,
but by no means least, the famous
original Irish comedians, Murray
and Mack, as the principal fun
makers, are the inducements Of
fered theater-goers at the opera
house tomorrow evening. Tickets
on sale at Jacob Israel's, so and
rs cents and S1-and seats are be-
ing rapidly reserved.
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Little Sarah

Miss Sara Mae Bodwell, pro-
fessionally known as 'Little Sa-
ra," the famous fancy dancer,
who pleased our people SO well
two years ago, has returned to
this city from a successful tour
of the country, during which
time she has won many honors
and words of praise. She will
give several of her beautiful fam
cy dances tonight at the Ocala
House at $50 and at the armory
at 1920. Everyone should see
her.
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were received: s. n. Dilard J.,
SummerfieId, two cases, costs of
the same, s13.1G; Justice Craw-
ford, three, costs, S24.25, but the
one against Susan Webster for
sSs.G8 was refused, as the party
had not taken the insolvent Ga tb !;
the same action was taken in the
case tried by County Judge Rob
ert Bullock, because James San
ders, ct al, had not taken the
lnsolvent oath. The costs Of this
case was over S24.
Professor Tuck's personal as
sessment was reduced from 500
to $50.
J. +. Curtis real estate assess
ment in Ocala was reduced from
5000 to 500.
w. w. Clyatt, Jr., was paid
$40 for county work.
The treasurer's report was
checked up and found correct.
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Working Night and Day

The busiest and mightlest little
thing that ever was made is DR..
Kings New Life Pills. Every
pill is d sugar-coated globule of
health, that changes weakness
into strength, listlessness into en-
ergy, brain-fag into mental power.
They're wonderful IN building up
the health. Only 25c. per box.
Sold by Garrett e Geriy, drug
giStS.
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L. w. Hoffman, the piano
tuner, has returned for d few
days. All lis work here has Civ
en- entire satisfa ction, so be Can
furnish the very best Of city ref
trorces. lie has had in:,'tv-Gve
years 0: pe11ence. All work
fully guaranteed, Leave orders
at A. +. Burnett's. 81.
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Best Of All

To cleanse the system in gentle
and truly beneficial manner, when
the Springtime comes, use the
true and perfect remedy, Syrup
of Figs. Buy the genuine. Manu-
factured by the California Fig
Syrup Co. only. and for sale by
all druggists, at so cents per
bottle.