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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16
DECLINE IN WHEAr
Chicago MARKET Took tumble Yesteday-
Corn Also Very Weak.

Chicago MARKET Took n Tumble Yesteday--
Corn Also Very Weak.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Chicago, ILL.,, March 15.--The wheat
market today started at a considerable
decline and soon gathered additional
weakness. Crop reports were not SO
bad as suggested by yesterdays ad-
vices, and San Francisco wired that
rain had helped the crop in many
sections in that State where drouth
had existed.
Foreign markets were unresponsive to
the advance here and that also added
to tho bearish sentiment prevailing at
the start.
May wheat opened ssa15c lower, at
G07sa70, and on tho execution of few
outside buying orders rose feebly to
TOLL. At that point yesterdays buyers
turned sellers, and as the trade was
not particularly heavy, the market
soon developed a declining tendency,
May slipping off to 691aa695s.
Chicago receipts were only SO car
loads, as compared with Ill the same
day year ago. Minneapolis and
Duluth received 32l carloads, against
261 last year.
More favorable weather for the coun-
try movement and lower cables weak
ened corn. Nearly every hour in the
trade had selling orders and the mar
ket became very heavy. Receipts were
I'll cars. May began 1saA lower, at
35a35ls, and declined to 345s.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16

Live stools Markets.

Philadelphia, Mar. ll.-The receipts for the
wees-Beeyes, a00l; sheer, 4,aS9i hogs, 3,30S.
medium, 4ssai5Sc,; common. 4&a4lSc. Sheep
Extra, ts<a5c.: good, 41xa41SSs.t medium, sxafc.:
common, 2ssa315c.; lambs, b.5sAc' Hogs-best
sos Tim Se esws sssis Yea caYos
41sa7c. Mich cows, s25a<6
East Buffalo, N. X, Mar. l3.--Cattle--Receip
200 cars: good 10 best smooth fat export cattle,
Sias.25: good TO choice butchers' steers, 81 SOab:
common to good tat bulls: sa5oat: fsodor bulls,
sS25a3.60; good 10 pert fat heifers s42oa4 bn;
fair TO good heiferA, $3.75aa mixed fat COWS
and heifors, good 70 choice, $3.60ad; fat COWS,
good to host, S3GQasi common to good do,
$250aS; stockers choice to extra quality, ", i0a
stockers S3aabo; stock, 81. ioa8aD; feeders, good
TO extra, Si,25aa.50; common TO good. st1t33;
fresh cows, choice TO extra good $32asf' goou 70
calves, choice to extra, s8.75s7: good 10 choice,
S650aRY5: heavy fed steer cRlyos good color 5a
400; common, s3a3.5o sncep and Lauins-
5.45: good 10 choice, s5.2oa5s0 fair 20 good, Sbs
$50. Sheep, choice TO extra, A.40a469; good to
choice, $leon4.40: fair TO good; ssst Hogs@ke-
ceip,s, 1i3 cars: medium. 81; Workers, S3.D5aS.
pigs Ss.s5ade 30; roughs, S3.40aab0 stays, S2,50as
Chicago, March ia -Cattle--Fancy, $5.70a5.s5;
choice steers, s5.21ahe5; medium steers, Se.bsa
4.95: beef steers, $3S0a4.80; bulls, S250a4: cows
and hefers, S3.30aS: wsstern fed steers, S4 .ioa
8; Texas steers, S35oaf; calves, sS.50aT.s5. hogs
Fair to choice, S3e0a9.95; packing lots, eSb5a
a77IS; mixed. $s,b11sss5; butchers 50. 'oss n;
Poor TO prime. Ssa4io largely nt 81 25a4 60; year
hngs, $i.40af.su. lambs, Siab.e5; chiefly Ss0a
5l0 Receipts-Cattle, 1900 head; hogs sa,ooo
head; sheep, lG,u00 head H4.
East Liberty, Pa. March is.--Cat.le-steody
and unchanged. Hogs-Best mediums, sa.oo.
best heavy s. 95a4: heavy Workers, sS.9tad: light
d. ssqss a pigs saosss5; rogas saSoa y ~ ~
asb0: choice lambs, s5:oon5. 60; common 10 goou'
Si.e5a5. 40; voel calves, S6.5oaT
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16
SHOOTING AT DELAWARE COLLEGE.

Faculty and Students Exercised Over an
Unfortunate Occurrences on sunday Night.
The faculty of Delaware College is
investigating a sensational shooting
ARRAY which occurred at the institu-
tiop on Sunday night, and which,
according to one Of the students, had u
serious aspect for the time being.
From what can be learned nobody was
hurt, but the property was somewhat
damaged. and 1t is believed that the
person who did the shooting was angry.
1t is difficult to obtain definite in
formation, but from what could be
learned it appears that several students
while walking through one of tho halls
knocked ON the door of another stu
dent. The latter was in the room, and
those on the outside evidently knew it,
as they repeated the knock with more
force than was at first used. This evil
IDENTIFY angered the student in the room,
who appeared to have no inclination
to open the door, and when he learned
that those on the outside were deter
mined he should hear them. he blazed
away with a revolver, one OF more
bullets going through the door.
The boys on the outside at this point
concluded that the atmosphere in that
vicinity was not healthy and quickly
| left. The matter reached the ears OF
| the faculty, and it is likely that some
body'wiu be disciplined.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16
omelal Report From General OTIS.

Washington, March 10. Tho follow
ing dispatch from Gen. Otis was re-
ceiyed this mornings:
Manila, March 10. --Aulutah1-He:n-
erai, w :. ,,ssJ don ~ ' n;uht ~ tho
sursen'o iii 80 "oml ia Dn. mh. W ~ ~
. .p"n - a.r,,nnSa H. frnn+;ns,
4 Upan 4,s 4.nasa "n nn a., p.s;a P;nar
I Mme"sI Ru h 1lops eaht;na Wbeafon has
a ALL. .n e" 5,;na,, than, haci. taL;ns,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16
May nave nelanged Here.

The body of a man who. had evidently
been dead for month or more was
found Tuesday along tho banks of
Cubb's Creek, near Colwyn, Pa. In a
book found in his pocket was the name
John Ryan, and also Wilmington,
Del. ;" and New Jersey The Chester
authorities are making an inyestiga-
tion. He may have resided here, but
the police have no knowledge of the
disappearance of such o man and moth
ing could be learned that would fur
nish any clue here. The body is that
Of a large man, OF light complexion
and probably about 35 years Of age.
Deceased wore q dark suit, well-worn,
with black sweater and had on heavy
shoes. ttrna7
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16
SERIOUSLY INJURED BY A GAR.
Mrs. Annie IL. Cooling Knocked Down OF
Delaware Avenue Near Jefferson street.

Mrs. Annie Il. Cooling Knocked Down on
Delaware Avenue Near Jefferson street.
Mrs. Annie f. Cooling, aged 50
years, of No. 1lOS Washington street.
was struck by eastbound street car
No. 81, while crossing Delaware
avenue near Jefferson street, about
1880 o'clock on Tuesday. She was
knocked down and rendered uncop-
scious. In that condition she was
carried to the otlieo of DIR. A. e.
Frantz, No. sol Delaware avenue,
where she was given immediate atten-
ton. After she had reaained conscious
ness it was learned that no bones were
broken, but she was seriously injured
internally. She was taken to her home
in the Phoenix ambulance.
Mrs. Cooling had been in DIR.
Frantz's Office and had left there for
home. She started across the street,
but is said to have walked in front of
the doctors carriage, which was stand
ing there, and was but few feet in
front of the Car when seen by tho
motorman,
Mrs. Cooling is tho mother Of
Severson d. Cooling, at whose resi-
dence she makes her home.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16
SIkaths.

CRoMLEY--Entorod into rest on March 9th, 1920,
at st. Pe.ors rectory, New Castle, Del, Mrs.
Mary Cromloy, aged pi
DALToN-At Hockessin, Eretta, widow Of Alban
Relatives and friends arc respectfully invited
to attend her funeral on Saturday. March lstn.
1890. at Il o'clock noon, from 'he rssidSice Of
Interncnt at Old Centre.
HoWELL-on March 18th, 1900, fnoch D.
Howell, aged 50 years. and on March IAN,
Eliza j., his wife, aged 81 yenra-
FEEIiLY-At Elkton, Md, on March 9th, 1889:
John H., son of Roger and Mary Feehiy' aged
20 years.
FoxwELL.--1n this city. on saturday March
1lth, 1890, Marian T. Foxwell, WHO OF john q.
Foxwell, aged 35 years.
GARRETT Near Now Castle, on March 10th.
1892. Leonard Kirk Garrett, son OF Howard
ard Mary $. Garrett, aged 10 years.
HuGHEs-In this city, on March 9th, 1897, Austin
Hughes, aged GO years.
emily, on March OH, 1879, John
w. Hyndman, In his 9th year.
KATEs-In this city, on March lith, 1880, Eliza
beth. wife Of the late Lewis T. Ratos, in the
Sist year of her age.
LEWlS-At New Castle, DOL. on March lith,
1899, David $. Lewis, aged 80 years,
MAHLER-ln This city, on Sunday, March l2tll,
1879. Emma, wife of William Mailer, aged 81
years.
NcsRA Tu--ln this city, on March 10th, 1899,
Michael j. McGrath, aged 40 years.
MIDDLETON, Suddenly In New York, on March
Sih, l699 William ID. Middleton, aged 10 years.
PAISr-In Philadelphia, Sd month !, 1899, Harriet
Webb, widow OF Mahlon Is. Paist.
RANSOM On March 10th, 1890. Lillian Culbert,
vito OF John r. Ransom, aged % years.
SMAoK--on March 18th, 1899, John w. Smack,
Brnndywlne Council, No. 9, ..moricen Me-
chanics, and friends of tho family can view the
romans on Thursday evening, March 10th, 1890,
at $50 O'Clock, at the residence OF undertaEer j.
4, Chandler, No. 2lI West Ninth street. lntur-
ment private.
WILCoX-on March 18th, 1897, Mrs. Mary Will
cox, widow oil L, L. Wilcox, DR..
MpoDs-ln Brandywlne hundred, on March 9th,
1889, George q. Woods, aged al years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16
FIVE MEN MISSING.

Left Delaware City in a Sturgeon Boat Last
Friday, Bur Have Not Been Heard From,
Although Their Boat Was Recovered IN
n damaged Condition.
R. Anderson Il Son Of Delaware City,
who have O fleet OF sturgeon boats, are
alarmed over the fate of crew which
has been missing for several days, and
1t is feared that some or all OF the
members of the crew were drowned.
A boat manned by five men left
Delaware City last Friday. On Satur-
day the boat, which was stove IN at
both ends and in pretty bad condition
generally, was picked up near Lewes
BY pilot and lowed to Philadelphia,
whore it Will probably remain until
again in the possession Of tho owners.
When the boat was found it was
floating about and nobody was near it,
and as none of the five men who are
know TO have been out in it have been
heard from 1T is feared the boat was
run down by larger craft and the
men thrown out into the water, and,
il such was the case all may nave been
drowned. Or, the boat may have been
capsized by the heavy seas which were
running on Saturday and the men may
have lost their lives in that manner.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16

The Empire Steel and Iron Go. was
incorporated at Trenton on Tuesday |;
capital. So, 000,0 600.
Tho Missouri Pacific bridge over the
Platt River, south of Omaha, was
carried away by tho ice on Tuesday.
The machine twist manufacturers
have voted further advance of 10 per
cent in the prices of their products.
The wages OF the 800 employees of the
Crescent Tin Plato Mill, at Cleveland,
o., have been advanced from 5 to 10
per cent.
Negotiations for tho formation of n
combine, to be known as the American
Sardine Co., are in progress at East
port, Me.
Gen. Gomez is quoted in a Havana
dispatch as saying that he recognizes
only one power in Cuba that of the
United States.
On the Duluth, South Shore &
Atlantic railway 50 miles of the track
is covered with sold leo west of Sage
Station, Michigan.
The wages. OF the 400 operatives in
the Fishdale Mills, at Worcester, Mass. /,
arc to be increased 1ll;s per. cent on
April 1st. This is restoration.
The German Reichstag Tuesday, by
vote Of 200 to Ill, rejected the army
increase demanded by the government.
The budget committees proposal was
also rejected.
Judge Sanchez, head of the Supreme
Court of Cuba, telegraphs from San
tiago that the people of that city
repudiate the action of the Cuban AS
sembly in deposing Gen. Gomez.
An imperial order was published at
Berlin on Tuesday, recognizing the
higher administration of the navy.
Henceforth the Emperor will hold
supreme command, the office of com
mander- in chief lapses, and tho exist
| ing staff of this officer becomes indie
pendent under the title of admiral's
staff. The chief of the navy becomes
directly subordinate to the Emperor.
The Democratic State convention oil
Rhode Island was held on Tuesday in
Providence, and a ticket was nominated
headed by George w. Greene, mayor Of
| Woonsocliet, for governor. The reso'
buttons express gratitude to soldiers
and sailors for their services during
tho war with Spain, and condemn the
incompetency of the War Department,
(WHICH" as alleged, has resulted in
so much privation, suffering and death
among the soldiers. -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16
IN EHENTFpL pOYAGE.
Tho bohemia Encountered Terrific storms
and Case of smallpox.

Tho Bohemia Encountered Terrific storms
and a Case of smallpox.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
New York, March 10. The Sloman
line steamer Bohemia arrived today
from Hamburg via ST. Michacl's, after
an eventful passage of 40 days.
The Bohemia left Hamburg on Janu-
airy 3lst, with general cargo and l2T
steerage passengers, and encountered D
succession of terrific southwest and
northwest gales, with tremendous seas
which, breaking over tho vessel, washed
everything movable from the decks,
flooded tho forehold, smashed boats
and did other minor damage. The
steamer ran short of coal and was OBJ
liged to bear up for ST. Michae's,
where she arrived on February 21st.
On February 9th, when five days out
from Hamburg, a steerage passenger
named Eva Driebaersioka, aged "a
years, was taken sick with smallpox
and isolated in the ships hospital.
At Quarantine tho patient was found
to DO convalescent. 1t was decided to
transfer her to the reception hospital.
All the remaining passengers are well.
The steamer will probably be released
from quarantine this afternoon or to-
morrow morning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16

Bruce Bangs of No. s vandever
avenue, messenger boy at the offices
of the Harlan & Hollingsworth Co.,
met with painful accident Tuesday
afternoon. He was going through the
ward when he attempted to jump on Z,
moving truck and missing his step foil
beneath TIE wheels, which passed over
Ills right leg, badly cutting and bruis,,
ing H. He was taken to his home and
II was at first thought that tho leg
would have to be amputatcd, but the
attending physician has hopes that 1t
can DO saved.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16
MAI DE ExPELIED.
Democratic state Committee May Re-
pudiate tho Action of Fariow, Clark and

Democratic state Committee May He
pudiate tho Action of Farlow, Clark and
King.
Dover, March 15.-Prominent Demo-
Gratis say meeting of tho Democratic
State Central Committee will probably
be called soon, for the purpose of ex-
pelling from the Democratic party
State Senator Elisha ii. f. Farlow
and Representatives j. b. Clark and
William II. King, the three Democrats
who voted for J. Edward Addicks for
United States Senator.
Representative Clark has not been
discharged from the position of station
and freight agent at Hartly, on the
Delaware & Chesapeake railway, but
no has resigned it. Ho wrote his
resignation on Monday afternoon, just
before he left the State House. and
sent it to tho railroad superintendent
on Monday evening.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16

Two accidents occurred last night on
the p, W. g. B. railroad in the west
yard. Claude Burnham Of No. GIL
East Sixth street, a brakeman, had
tho thumb Of his right hand broken by
having 1t caught between cars while
making a coupling. He was taken to
the hopsital room and the injured
member was dressed by Detective Will
liam I. Jones. II. W. Mahoney of No.
W6 Poplar street, q brakeman, had the
index finger OF his right hand badly
mashed while coupling cars. IL is
feared that amputation will be neces-
sary. ''l q
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16
STEAMER Ashore AT CAPE HESBH.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Cape Henry, Va, March IA large
unknown, loaded steamer stranded
about o'clock this morning abreast
of the Caps Henry life saving station
nearly a mile off shore.
No further particulars are obtainable
at present on account of the dense fog
prevailing.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16

Snow Hill, Nd, March 10. Tho real
estate of tho late William Sidney Will
son which had not already been sold
was sold at public sale in Snow Hill
yesterday by o. D. Collins and Il. X.
all bought by Congressman John
Walter Smith. Mr., Wilson'S residence
in Snow Hill brought 50, $50.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16
Crushed by n Huge Sign.

Assoclated Press D!sDatch o spoIIHl Wtres'
New York, March 10. While the
crowds from Brooklyn bridge were
passing through Centrs street,, this
morning an enormous galvanized sign
to the street. Half hundred persons
lifted IL and found Charles ID. Baker,
q typesetter of Brooklyn, lying uncon-
scious under it. His condition is seri-
ous
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16
FLEE IN 4 sHoB sroRE.
A Disastrous Blaze NJ GEORGE ID. Cleland'i
Store. ~

Store. ~
George D. Cleland's shoe store, No.
424 Market street, was visited by q
disastrous fire Tuesday night, the stock
being damaged to the extent of $1,000
and the building about $1,000.
The stock is insured with Gilpin &
Co., for So, 600, and the building with
the New Castle County Mutual Insur-
ance Co., for $4,000. h
The blaze originated among somo
shoes in tho rear part of the cellar
about the time the store was closed, at
6 o'clock. 1t was discovered about 1iyc
minutes after Mr.. Cleland and his
clerks had left the store. Smoke was
noticed from the outside and the police
we're notified,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16

Associated Press dispatch by specIal Wires

Assoclateu Pre5I IEI9pHIch py SpecIhI WlreE'
Washington, March 10. Acting Post
master General Heath has issued an
order directing that on and after
March 14th, the fees for'postal money
orders issued in the United States for
payment in Cuba shall be the same as
those fixed by law for domestic money
orders. N.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16

stb5UuIHVsK Fl'"S I'I'P'NVEI " '7I''7y''r 'lt"E
Washington, March 10. Timothy
Howard of Australia, who will have
charge of tho government telegraph
and telephone system of that country
is in tho United States making an in
vestigation Of American methods on
these lines. He has been in consulta-
tion with the postmaster general and
other officials and will observe tho
installation of N complete electric
service in the postofiice building here.
Mr.. Howard will report to his govern
ment the results of his Investigations,
which deal with the establishment,
management, bookkeeping and other
phases of the telephone and telegraph
business.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16

AHsOcIated PfeSs DI5pHbGh DF opBuIaI W IrB5.
Birmingham, Ala, March 15.-A
tornado early this morning wrecked
dozen or more dwellings and three
churches and unroofed several factories
at Avondale and Woodlawn, suburbs Of
Birmingham. No one was injured as
far as is known.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16
Quar- HOPPING HIs OWN.


Was stiIi Seventeen short on the Senatorial
Ballet at harrisburg Yesterday.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Harrisburg, Pa, March Is. Tho
vote for United States Senator today
resulted as follows:
Quay, 81; jerks, IS; Dalzell, II;
Huff, s.; Irwin, A.; Stewart, q; Stone,
a; Widener, B; Rice, 2; Ritter, /;
Grow, L; Smith, 3; Tubbs, 2.
Total, 22l; necessary to choice, Ill;
paired or not voting, 80. No election.
Adjourned.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16
@arr,agss.

COCHRAN LEN--on March Sth, 1899, by
tho Rev. John France, Frank W. Cochran and
Ella Robelen, both Of this city.
uYATT-CHARLroN tSl2 Washington street,
on March 4th, 1900. by tho Rev. L. d. Cook,
u. D., George W. Hyatt and Lula Charlton.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16

In Orphans Court yesterday, John 2.
Nields presented tho petition of the
Security Trust and Safe Deposit Co.,
guardian of Samuel Howard Akerman,
Tor permission TO sell his interest in
real estate on King street above Fifth.
Tho petition was granted. Priscilla
Schultz, widow Of William Schultz,
elected to take under the will of her
husband in lieu of her dover right.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16
Death OF Mrs. Osborne.

Mrs, Freeman Osborne, grandmother
u Mrs A. L. Frantz Of this city, died
u, her residence at Spring Lake, N, j.,
nssday. She was 30 years old.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16

MIR. Kipiing Continues to Improve
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
New York, March 10. Rudyard Kip
ling passed good night and continues
to improve. & -,xss---,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16

The residence of Levy Courtman John
Lynn, near Elsmere. was broken into
early Monday morning, but nothing
of value was stolen. .-
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16
nERELs DEFEATED wITH HEAVY Loss.

manding the United States flying col
umn, attacked and defeated a force of
1000 Filipinos at Pasig, this after
noon, inhioting heavy loss upon them.
The American loss was slight. The
Americans captured $50 Filipinos.
Many bodies of rebels killed in the
engagement are floating down the river.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16
A mnnon Dollars in Gold on shlpboard.

Sydney, N. a., March 10. Tho
American steamer Mariposa, Capt.
Hayward, has sailed from hero for San
Francisco, having on board $1,000 600
in gold.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16

vGTANTED-LAD AND MEN CAN
w vassers for The Purchasers Union for every
town and locality of tho State and Peninsula.
Address No. Gus MAKkEp STREET.
marl63t Wilmington, Dol,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16

Mrs. Eretta Dalton, aged 90 years,
of Hockessin, died Tuesday, after
being i'll for some time.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16
A Ton Per Cent Advance in Wages.

Pittsburg, Pa, March 15.-The Penn.
sylvania Tube Co., employing several
Thousand men, has advanced the wages
OF all employees 10 per cent.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16
MANY REBELS SHOT DOWN
General Wheaton Defeats q Force Of
1000 at PaSlS.
THE AMERICAN LOSS WAS SLIGHT
Bodies of Dead Rebels Floated
Down the River.
PASIG NOW OCCUPIED BY OUR TROOPS

Associated Press Dispatches by speciai Wiros.
Manila. March 15-12. 40 p. m. Gem.
Wheatons brigade continues tho work
of clearing out the rebels around Pasig.
Tho Washington Volunteers have cap
tured and burned Pateros, meeting
with sharp fire from the enemy while
crossing the river.
Today's fighting was like that of the
past week, tho insurgents occasionally
making stand, but eventually fleeing.
Their loss is supposed to have been
small, as the Americans were unable
to see the enemy in the thickets.
The progress Of the American adj
vance is slow.