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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-08
rlason Thunders.

Washington, Dec. TN the
senate Mr.. Mason CID, offered
the following resolution, which
he asked to be allowed to lie on
the table until he should take it
up:
Whereas, from the hour of
achieving their own independence.
the people Of the United States
have regarded with sympathy the
struggles of other people to free
themselves from European domi-
nation, therefore,
Resolved. by the senate of the
United States that we watch with
deep and abiding interest the
heroic battle Of the South African
republic against cruelty and op-
preston, and our best hopes go
out for the full success of their
determined contest for liberty.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-08
THE BURLINGTON ROUTE
A GOOD RAILROAD.

EAsT-BoUND from the Missouri
River to st. Louis, Chicago, 1t runs
the finest trains, wide-vestibuled
Plntsch lighted throughout. with the
BurlingCon's celebrated free chair
cars, dining cars, Pullman sleepers.
NoRTH-BoUND two daily trains,
perfectly equipped, to Omaha, Sioux
City, st. Paul.
NoRTHwEsT:from fifty to five hun
dred miles saved from the Missouri
River to the Northwest by the great
time saver-the Billings Route.
WEST: from the Missouri River to
Colorado and beyond, two great
trains daily.
1900 miles of standard railroad.
The pioneer in courteous treatment
of travellers.
The main travelled road-every
ticket agent has tickets reading over
the Great burlington Route.
For details, ask your ticket agent
or L. w. WAKELEY,
GenI Pass'r Agent, st. Louis, Mo.
L. J. BRIcKER.
Trav. Pass'r Agent, Kansas City, Mo.
HOWARD ELLIOTT,
General Manager st. Joseph, Mo.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-08
Inc Danube is not Blue

~ assertion contained in the
EoI The famous Strauss waltz,
4 Beautiful Blue DANUBE is
qorne cut by the facts in the
A scientist who has taken
aaons as to the color of the
a0e during every day of the
sear has found that on clever n
ehe water was brown, on
slX Is was yellow, on fifty
was muddy green, on forty
f'ear green, On sixty-nine
Y green. on sixty-four yellow
ren-but blue never. The
poetry and prose of the
e not always jibe with the
Ohleago Times Herald.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-08

q 4 every day for years, +" said the man.
luz are physicians who say in good
" Nose whose lungs are worn by dis
Us impossible to help YOU" And
thousands of these impossibles have
A helped and healed by DR.. r. v. Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery" has
~ hem, when the hollow cheek,
asping cough, the burning flush,
night sweats have all pointed to
4rmptiou.
hetyeight out of every hundred such
ssioie cases can be cured says DIR.
What makes him so sure? Be
ne has been curing just such cases
eIe tnan thirty years Golden Med
cogery is strength to the stomach,
e.ae lungs, nourishment to the nerves.
lkes new blood and the new blood
= u new body-a fit temple of health.
~ Is nothing just as good as Golden
~ discovery" 50 let no one deceive
aso accepting substitute.
u state that have used three bottles of
s.sss -, 1oiden Medical Discovery since my
snaence with YOU and find great i'm
~ IN my case" writes Mr.. A. F. No
@fs. sew sew YORK. n Y. BOX I437l. II feel
~ need OF no more medical assistance.
IA, s.4Ited 10 take your medicine / had
~ ~ svSnsinpiive cough, of which I was
~ every body cautioned and warned me
- Ess.Ss y; was losing weight rapidly, was
sr-ss.:a 49, sna mad no appetite whatever. Now
hsI,on hsssi. IS changed entirely. do not
rsr'a. s.sl., nave gained eight POUNDS II weight.
tlss~s 81 my healthy color. and my appe-
= = !. .i.aciis. .iis. can recommend your medi-
lcts = q sure cure. no humbug, as are
s'asE patent medicines"
l'erce'a Pellets cure biliousress.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-08
s.ntaEe Holiday Rates.

h Dec. goth, 2lst and 22nd, only
/. santa Fe route will sell round
!, ackets at about one fare for
md trip to points in Alabama,
I.,ida. Georgia, Kentucky, Louisi-
. Mexico, Mississippi, North
I,olina. South Carolina, Tennessee,
IA 10 return thirty days from date
ala A. LUCAS, Agent.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-08
A Woman's Successful Venture.

The widow of the late Governor
Atkinson of Georgia, who, owing to
her straitened circumstances, recent
ly became state agent for certain fire
and life insurance companies, is re-
ported thus far to have proven the
most capable and successful person
to hold that position.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-08
A Woman's Unique Invention.

A Michigan woman has designed
a combined dinner pail and lantern,
having separate compartment in
one end to hold lamp, with a light
of glass in the front, the cover being
provided with a liquid-containing
chamber, with a drafthole through
one end to allow the heat to pass off.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-08

Washington, Dec. 6. Delegate
Fiyns and General Grosvenor to-
day made up their long standing
fepd which has kept them at dag
gers point FOR years. The recon-
ciliation grew out Of the offer of
Delegate Perea, of New Mexico, 70
trade seats with Representative
Hepburn. Of Iowa, whose name was
the last to be called in the distribu-
ton of the seats, and who had to
take a desk in the Cherokee
Strip" with Flynn. Perea's orig.
inal seat was in the center of the
house next to Grosvenor. When
the two delegates today escorted
Hepburn over to Perea's seat, it so
happened that Flynn and Grosven-
or met. Flynn said: Grosyenor,
this is new deal all around; let's
bury the hatchet.'' Grosvenor ex-
tended his hand. AL: right Den
MIS-" he said: let's sponge it out
and begin on a new slate and
they shook hands.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-08
Ne bicycle and automobile trust

NE bicycle and automobile trust
/ started in by putting $500
ats on the bum, together with
hrge office forces necessary to
4 after the agents. The assem-
|ng and enameling works at In
|napolls will be closed, and the
|lkers can rally round the flag
| cheer McKinley's holy name.
4, IL you remember, was to
ben the mills to labor. "-Ex.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-08
GlIlett ADpointed.

Ell Reno, Okla, Dec. Guy r.
Gillett of Hennessey, brother OF Judge
Gillett of Kingman, Kan, and Sena-
tor Frank e. Gillett of this city, has
been appointed to position on the
Dawes commission. Mr.. Gillett will
be one of those who Will be trying to
make treaty with petrified Indian
when Gabriel blows his trumpet.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-08
Must Produce Evidence.

1antiago de Chilli, Dec. THE
,reme court has confirmed the de-
n Of a lower court allowing the
Ina States forty days, the time
ring December 25, in which to
4 ldimportant documents to prove
.identity and guilt of Frederick
Moore. arrested here on the
1rse of empezzling s53, 900 from the
|tional Bank of Commerce, Boston,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-08

..aon Dec. IA dispatch from
'uodder river station says Gem
, r,onie has been reinforced by
4 Roers from Natal. A new bridge
I. tbe Modder river is being con-
s<sed and when completed all ar
81 will cross and Methuen will
,.n.e on last stage to Kimberley i.
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.
SPECIAL
To Holiday Advertisers.

Realizing the benefits to be de-
rived. not only to the reading pub
lie. but especially to holiday
advertisers. Throughout the hoIi-
days the DAILY ARDMoRElTE, be-
ginning with Monday, Nov. %,
will be enlarged to an eight page
paper and will so continue until
Jan. l, 1900. Advertisers can
readily see the benefits to be deriv-
ed from the additional space and
will act accordingly. This is your
golden opportunity-one never be-
fore offered Ardmore's business
men to properly bring their goods
and wares before the public eye.
The price OF the paper will remain
the same, thus giving the benefit to
the reading public. Get in your
advertisements early in order TO
obtain best results.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-08

aon Dec. s.-A dispatch from
.--r,;th dated Dec. 2, says that
s..-., hombardment is becoming
They are using thirty-two
.ha ahells from which smashed
s.;,;sb howitzers. threw down
s.nd killed horses. One shrap-
$ .ssll entered the hospital and ex-
"a among the patients, killing
"a wounding several.lTwo hun
a md seven are sick and 225 are
;..aed at the garrison.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-08

There are few ailments so uncom-
Portable as piles, but they can be
easily cured by using Tabler's Buck
eye Pile Ointment. Relief follows its
use, and any one suffering from piles
cannot afford to neglect to give it a
trial. Price SO cts in bottles, tubes
rs cts at City Drug Store and ". b.
Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-08
A Calamity Campaign Document.

The year 1900 is going to witness
one uninterrupted succession of
calamities, according to ZadkieTs
almanac. Beginning with big
financial panic in January, the sue
ceeding months are to witness revo-
lutions, confiagrations, earthquakes,
plaques and what Lot.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-08

In sluggish liver. Herbine, by its
beneficial action upon the hillary
tracts, renders the bile more fluid,
and brings the liver into a sound
healthy condition, thereby banishing
the sense of drowsiness, lethargy
and the general feeling of apathy
which arise from disorders of the
liver. Price so cts at the City Drug
Store and W. B. Frames.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-08
FRIsco LINE.
ST. Louis Gnd Son Francisco
Railroad Company.1

Take the most popular route to st.
Louis and all points East. Kansas
City and all poiPos North and West.
Santa Fe trains make close connec-
tions at Oklahoma City and Wichita
for all points on the Frisco Line.
st. Louis and Kansas City Mail and
Express leaving Oklahoma City $50
0. m daily. arrives In st Ld&W the
following morning at 7:25, making
close connections with all trains for
the east. Train No leaving st.
Louis at 900 p. M. daily, arrives at
Oklahoma City 500 p. m. the follow,
lag evening. Through reclining
chair cars free without charge, also
Pullman palace sleepers from Okla
homa City to st. Louis and Kansas
City, etc.
Further information will be cneer-
fully given by the nearest Agent or
B. F. DUNN, District Pass. Agt.,
Cor. Main sts ana Douglas Ave,
Wichita, Kansas.
BRYAN SNYDER, G. p. A,
ct Louis, Mo
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-08

...,ovn, Dec. 7.-General Walker
h. ..eaiyed an official dispatch
8 Matbuen, dated Dec. 8, saying
-s.nmed command of the col
81 Is in nightly communication
I I r,mberly. The health of his
q IL excellent.
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'.rIon IN SOUTH AFRICA.

81. Dec. IA dispatch from
~ Marquee. says President
I. anxious to go to the front
J. h.;ne dissuaded by Transvaal
|.fs]s.
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GULF, COLORADO & SANTA FE R. R. co.

Santa Re Excursion Rates.
Gainesville, Tex, Dec. 6-Good
Roads Convention; rate, one and one
third fares on certificate plan.
w. 8. KEENAN,,
q. p. A.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-05-23
ANOTHER BRIEF MEETING.

cssz's Psst' Censsrsass Holds . Half.
+ ASsr sserst session.
THE HAdpE, May 22.-The second ST.
tingof the psrce conference lasted So
minutes. .<s.,: :.s'
The president Of tho conference, Baron
dc staal, rssd tho replies Of the cssr
and Queen Wilhelmins to tho kilograms
sent them by tho conference on
Thursday. Tho president then. ad-
dressed tho delegates On tho subject Of
the lSbors before them, and it was de-
cided not 10 publish tho speech.
The president proposed the adoption
Of arrangements for tho committees,
which wa agreed to without discus
si6n.s BaronEde staal further proposed
that, although tho principle Of secrecy
should be maintained, communications
might be made through the press bu-
reau, subject to tho approval Of the
president. This was also adopted.
The date Of the next session has not
yet been fixed. It depends upon tho
progress" which will be made by the
committees, &:
N. de Staal announced that tho gov
ernment Of the Netherlands would give
an artistic fete. on June 16 In honor Of
the conference.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-05-23
LIVELY HALF HOUR.

Dewey Resolves an Ovation ~ He Leaves
Aisnila lay For Homo.
MANIA, May 22.-The cruiser Olym-
pia, with Admiral Dewey on board, left
here on her homeward journey to the
United States at 4 p.m.; AS she steamed
away the Oregon, Baltimore and Con-
cord fired an admiral's salute. At tho
first shot the band on the dagship's
afterdeck played a lively air and tho
blueclad sailors crowded the decks and
gave a tremendous cheer; IT
As the Olympia passed the Oregon the
crew of the battleship gave nine cheers
for the Olympia's, who responded by
throwing their caps 20 high that dozens
Of them were lott bobbing in, the wake
Of the cruiser. -. %.ss" - ~
Thsn followed tho noisiest half hour
known In the harbor since the battle
which linked it, name with that OF
Dewey. X ....,-c. =
The din OF guns and brass bands
echosd Through tho smoke Of feet Of
steam launches shrisdng their whistles.
the musicians Of the Baltimore played
'.Homsswest Home, her dags signallsd
''9ood bye" and those Of the OrsSoo
oaid "P1ea9Ant voyage.T /
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-05-23
REPUBLICAN CURRENCY PLAN
Measure Agreed Upon by the
House Caucus.
DOES NOT SUIT THE RADICALS
=
1rov3aes Ter 1eAoDptlon Il All Obligo.
tioss In Geld ana Permits Banks
=. - Capiss,iss q 0aS, eco.
DOES NOT SUIT THE RADICALS

WASHINGTON, May %. 1T Il under
sitood the honsss publicsn CAUCUS ap-
B. u : U nlzsncy
reform. has agreed upon i measure
along tho following lines:
The redemption Of III obligations Of
the government in gold on demand. Z
Greenbacks when once redeemed for
gold to be reissued only for gold.
Permitting national banks to issue
notes to the par value Of their govern
ment bonds deposited in the treasury,
instead Of 90 per cent a. now.
Permitting the minimum capital Of
national banks to be t25, 900, instead Of
e50, 900 as at present.
This plan is much lees comprehensive
than ardent advocates Of general cur
rency revision have urged, but was
adopted because harmonious agreement
on it was possible, which was not tho
case when more radical measures were
suggested.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-05-23
END BELIEVED TO Be NEAR
Expsetsd BuAale striksEs WIN Accept .
Compromise.

Exp,essd BalaA,s striksrs WIN Accept .
Compromise.
BUFFALO, N. Y, May 29.-Every-
thing was quiet along the docks during
the day and very few Of the striking
grain scoopers and freight handlers
were to be seen In the eighborhood Of
their respective headquarters.
President Keefe Of the International
Longshoremen's association held sew
eral consultations with tho strikers'
committees and later said that he
would not be surprised If the men were
all back to work within the next 40
hours providing the contractors lived
up to concessions-abolishing all the
abuses complained Of with the excep-
tion of abrogsting tho contract. The
freight handlers will probably return to
work in the morning. The scoopers
have been advised to do likewise and
the majority of them are for taking
Bishop Quigley's advice.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-05-23
M'GIFFERT HEREsY CASE.

The Author-ProEsssor Courtsously Re.
fuses to Rstraet.
MINNEAPOLIS, May 22.-Dr. A. T. Nc
Giftert Of the Union Theological SEM
mary, by letter presented his compli-
ments to the Presbyterian General As
sembly, and refused to comply with it's
request Of last year. The request was
that he should modify his attitude on
doctrinal matters expressed in his
"Christian Church in tho Apostolic
Age," or else withdraw from the church.
Instead of modifying his views he de-
clares that he IL in accord with Presby-
terian doctrine on all vital points and,
far from withdrawing, he declares that
he cannot withdraw. Tho language of
the letter is 90 courteous that many Of
tho conservatives in tho assembly Joined
the liberals in applauding it when the
stated clerk had read it, not understand
ing that DR.. McGiffert had refused tho
most courteous bidding of the church.
The letter was q surprise because it was
believed that it would be satisfactory.
In the afternoon the commissioners
and others went to st. Paul in special
electric cars to sec the city, Macalester
Presbyterian college and Lake Como.
Greetings were sent to the general
assembly Of the Southern Presbyterian
church in session in Richmond, Va, and
to the Cumberland assembly at Denver.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-05-23
CRUISER MERCEDES HERE.
Spanish Ship Rsaohes Hampton Road
From Santiago.

Spanish Ship Reaches Hampton Roads
:,' From Santiago.
NEWPORT NEWS, Va, May 22.-The
Spanish cruiser Reins Mercedes arrived
in Hampton Roads at $50 p. m. in tow
Of tho Merritt Wrecking company's
tugsI. j. Merritt and Rescue and accom-
panied by the steamship Morgan. She
10 now at anchor nearly two miles of
Old Point Comfort where she will be
held in quarantine for five days., Large
crowds from Newport News, Norfolk
and Hampton went to Old Point to see
tho cruiser and hundreds went out to
The vessel in launches. Tho Mercedes
left Santiago week ago and reached
Hampton Roads . good deal sooner
than WAS axpscted. When she 10 70
lsasod from quarantine sho win 20 to
Pogtapoptb nsYyxard toe 1eusisa
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-05-23
CAUSED A SENSATION.
Michigan Vol unteer Takes Exception to .
MInIstor'O Sermon.

Michigan volunteer Takes Exception to .
Ministsr's Sermon.
CALtMET. Mich, May 22.-This city
is all excitement over sermon deliv-
cred by the Rev. H. G. Hunter at the
First Congregational church. The Rev.
Hunter took occasion to criticize the
national administration for its Philip
pine policy and its course during the
Spanish war. Charles Tomma, VOL
unteer in the Thirty-fourth Michigan,
was in the audience and he interrupted
the pastor, saying: .. ~
"Any man who talks like that 10 q
traitor to his country and his flag and
refuse to listen to him." He then left
the church.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-05-23
ObliginG.

I have heard this tale about q we'll
known actor who loves his little joke pass
ing we'll: ,<.t. r.EE5 II
He was walking on Broadway recently
and was accosted BY an earnest looking
old man, undoubtedly from the country,
who addressed the Thespian thus:
EXCUSE me, sir, but I'd like to 60 to
University place." .-%~ ..
The actor took out his watch, looked st
1t and replied sternly:
A"You can 60. You can 60. But be
back here In Is minutes.''
Then he sauntered On, leaving the amas.
"a suburbanite IN 1gAtang franc Of
mind.-NeW York Heenld
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-05-23
ON THE DIAMOND.
wsstsPn League.

At 81. Paul, 8: Buffalo, &
At Minneapolis, 3; Columbus. q
At Milwaukee, 8; Detroit, 8.
At Kansas City, 9; Indianapolis, 10.
Position Of Clubs-St. Paul .o10, Indian
apolis 600, Milwaukee .b29, Detroit 500,
Minneapolis 800. Buffalo 500, Columbus
.42l, KAnsas City 1851.
Natlonsl League.
Al Chicago, 9: Baltimore, l.
At Cincinnati, 3; Brooklyn, 8.
At st. Louis, 4; New York, 8. Second
game, st. Louis, 0: New York,
At Louisville, 9; Cleveland, I.
Positisa Of 0lubs-St. Louis ~, Brook
lyn 100, Chicago .655, Cincinnati ..o15.
Boston .o07, Philadslphis .o07, Baltimore
.b17, Now York $40, Louisville .s57, Pitts.
burg 1867. Warrington al. Cleveland
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-05-23
Assistance Promptly Arrives
and the Passengers Are
..' Taken or Safely.
SUGGESTING THE CAUSE
Route a New One and the or
ficers We're Not Familiar
With the Course.
First Attempt Made to Float
the Vessel Was Entirely
Unsuccessful. X

FALxou7H, Eng, May %. - The
American line steamer Paris, from
southampton and Cherbourg for New
York, struck IN outlying ridge Of the
Manacles at point half milo from
whore tho wrecked Atlantic liner Nohs.
gan lies and i've miles from Falmouth.
Tho Paris, which sailed from South
ampton Saturday called at CherbourI
and picked up 50 passengsrs. She Left
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-05-23
'1oRY IS. s !. !. .uNCogFlRlED ] \
Report 'says trouble Has 90
I ,5curred 1t Biueflelds.
10 ADv1oEs AT WASHINGTON


e BIsoTos, Nsy 55..-ThsrS p :
rumosShss that there hsd been : hos-
tile neesi1g "a, Rlnedslds between tho
Nicarag I'm nnboat San Jacinto and
tho Unitsd states cruiser Detroit, which
Il looh1g after tho interests Of Ameri-
csns IN that vicinity. The report lacks
confirmation 70 far - Official advices
are obtainsble, tho statement being
made in responsible quarters that up to
II o'clock there had been no informs
ton recsived in regard to it.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-05-23
Beautiful Apaerican silks.

Shoppers this spring have been struck
by the, beauty and inexpensiveness Of
tho fancy silks shown IN the different
shops. The New York Herald quotes q
salesman to tho effect that this is tho
case because the silk IL Of American
smanufacture. The heavy duty on silk
has made our manufacturers turn their
attention to that branch Of industry.
and men who boy tho goods toll that
We can make % good silk In America
% thoy make IN France. T. .r,.-s !,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-05-23
FLOODS TEAR AWAY DAMS.

Twenty Ntllion Feet Of Lumber Scattered
Near Marinetts, WI.
MAR1NErTE, Wis, May 22.-Three
days heavy downpour Of rain created =
big head Of water In Pike river, ono of
tho tributaries of tho Menominee. Dur
ing the night the rain swept through
that region and carried away four dams.
Twenty million feet Of logs, enough to
run . sswmill for . season, were soat-
tered through tho woods. Tho bridge
below Davis Falls was carried out and
tho 40o.foot approach to the new steel
bridge near Amberg went. The loss
will amount to t50, 1000.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-05-23
MET NO INSURGENTS.

Major Kobbs's Expedition Takes Posses.
sion OF Arayst.
MANILA, May 22.-Major Kobbe's Ok
pedition has occupied Arayat, about
seven miles beyond Candida, on tho
Rio Grande, following the course of the
stream. No insurgents were found
there and the Pampangas along the
river are friendly.
Last Friday Major Kobbe took Santa
Ana, about six miles northeast Of San
Fernando on the road to San Isidro. 4
priest met the expedition with white
flag. Delegations from San Nicolas and
Santiago, small villages just south of
,Arayat, came to him with the news
that 900 insurgents who had been hold
ing both places had Withdrawn. They
invited the Americans to enter and as
tho members of the expedition marched
in the church bells were rung and the
timid natives whohad fed aocked back.
Rice Stores Rsidsd.
As soon as Major Kobb be reached San
Luis, the natives raided the insurgents
rice stores. All day stream of half
naked people emerged from the store
house in the manner Of ants, rushing to
their houses with bags Of rice on their
heads. ',..
On Thursday night . body Of rebels
returned to San Luis, and burned part
Of tho town. Lieutenant Cunningham,
with . signal cprps marty. engaged in