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The age-herald., 1899-03-14
Spanish Admiral's Bones Found Among
 the Rocks Near Santiago.

Santiago de Cuba March 13.-Yesterday General Leonard Wood, military governor of the department of Santiago, in the pres ence of the officers of his department, posi- lively identified the remains of the Spanish officer discovered few days ago among the rocks on the shore about four miles west of Fl Morro, as those of Admiral Villamil, who commanded the Spanish tor pedo boat destroyers in the naval battle which resulted in the destruction of Ad- miral Cervera's squadron
 Accompanied by the officers named and by others, General Wood wont in a tug to investigate personally as to the truth Of the report that the body of Spanish offi- cer had been found tied in an arm chair, at the point designated. The report proved well founded. Nearly opposite where the wrecked torpedo boat destroyer Futon lies, General Wood found an arm chair With ropes around 1t, skull, bones on the ground and the ragged remnants Of the uniform of a captain in the Spanish navy. It was evident that the buzzards had strip ped the bones of flesh.
 It is understood here-though as to tnls there is no certainty-that Admiral Flla- mil was taken ashore from the Fulton In a dying condition, tied to an armchair, and the supposition is that he died immediately on reaching the shore, the body being lett abandoned among the rocks, where 1t re- mained until discovered a few days ago.
 Admiral Villami 1t is known, was wounded in the right arm and the left leg. General Wood put the bones together, showing the unmstakabie marks or wounds in these places. The identification was in every respect complete In the pocket of the coat was found the fleet countersign for June 26, signed by the late Captain Oviedo y Bustamente, then Ad- miral CerVera'S chief of stan.
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PASIG CAPTURED.
Wheatons Division Take'the Town After
 Sharp Engagement.

Manila, March 13-(5:55 p. m.)-After a attack on Pasg
 Scott's battery, supported by two compa- nies of the Twentieth regiment. advanced on Guadalupe by the road along the river bank, the remainder of the Twentieth regi- ment and the Twenty-second regiment fol- lowing with the reserve of the Oregon Vol- unteers
 At Il :30 a. m. the column came In contact with the enemy, and gunboat steamed to the firing line and cleared the jungle on both sides, while the battery kept up po- sition on a bluff at the right.
 The first shot from the American field pieces at 1, 200 yards range dislodged gun of the enemy at Pasig. After the town had been shelled the Twentieth regiment lined m on the bluff, and the Twenty-second took up a position on the left of the place, with the cavalry in the center, whereupon the enemy retreated to the town.
 The gunboat then moved into bend op- posite and a hot fire on the rebel position was maintained along the who'll American line until 2:20 p. m., when preparations were made for the attack.
 At p. m our gunboats started in pur- suit of the enemy's armed tug, chasing her to the lake.
 At 3:SO D. m. large body of the enemy was discovered working around our right flank, and the Twentieth regiment was moved to a commanding ridge. The rebels were opposite Patretos, but the enemy bolted.
 Thirty insurgents were killed. as already
 Ned; sixteen taken prisoner, and the
 \ricans lost six wounded.
 Yhole American line bivouaced at 5
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STILL LIN SETTLED.
Gen. Wheeler's Future Remains in Doubt Denies Contemplating Marriage

Washington, March 13.-(Special )-The question of General Wheelers future mli- tary service is still unsettled.
 He is very comfortable under the charges made by jealous army officers, and said to me tonight that he had complete refuta- tions of every one. In a conversation with the president today the latter assured him that he put no faith in the ridiculous jm- putations; he understood the motive, and knew also the little generals record. Gen. eral Wheeler said the president had not de- termined whether the volunteer army would be raised. If it were. he would certainly remain major-general
 Referring to the sensational social story that has been printed to the effect that he and the widow of the late George W. Childs would marry, General Wheeler denied that there was any truth in 1t, and said doubt less Mrs. Childs would never consider any proposition looking to her second marriage.
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MARINES WITHDRAWN
No Further Need for Them at Legation
 at Pekin.

Washington, March 13-A report received at the state department says that the ma rines who have been doing guard duty at Pekin, China, left that city today.
 These marines were landed at Tein Tsun from the cruiser Boston and the gunboat Petrel, and at the request of United States Minister Conger, last fell, PelSin at that time being in state of ferment warrant ing apprehension of rioting against the foreigners. The department is satisfied from MT. Congers report that the placing of the marines at the United States lega- tion had a good repressive effect upon the disorderly element in the Chinese capital. Having fully served the purpose, they were instructed some days ago that they might leave as soon as the Pie-Ho river opened, and today's advice is taken to mean that they have started down the river to meet one of the United States warships at Taku.
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REBEL TOWN OF
 PAS|C TAKEN General WheatOR's Division Cap-
 tured the City AFTER A SHARP ENGAGEMENT Enemy Scattered in the Brush and Were Shelled Out. THIRTY OF INSURGENTS KILLED American Casualties Were Three Dead and Several Others Wounded.
American Casualties Were Three Dead
 and Several Others Wounded.
GuNBoATs ASSISTED IN WORK
Several Bodies of Rebels Made Deter termined Stand at Guadalupe
 Church, But Could Not With-
 stand the American Fire.

Manila, March 13.-4:50 D. m.-At daylight today Brigadier- General Lloyd Wheaton's division and brigade, consisting of the Twentieth United States infantry, the Twenty-second infantry, eight companies of the Washington volunteers, seven com panies of the Oregon volunteers, three troops of the Fourth United States cavalry and a mounted battery of the Sixth artil- lery, was drawn up on a bridge behind San Pedro Macati, mile south of the town.
 The advance was sounded at 6:30 a. m :, the cavalry leading the column at a smart trot across the open to the right, eventually reaching a clump commanding the rear of Guadalupe.
 Supported by the Oregon volunteers, the advance force opened a heavy fire on the rebels. The response was feeble and de- sultory, apparently coming from handful of men in every covert.
 While the right column was swinging towards the town of Pasig the left ad- vanced, pouring voleys into the bush.
 Made Determined stand
 A small body of rebels made determined stand at Guadalupe church, but the enemy was unable to withstand the assault.
 At 7:30 a. m. a river boat started towards Pasig. The rebels were first encountered by this vessel in the jungle near Guadalupe. Steaming slowly, the gunboat poured a terrific fire from her Gatling guns into the brush. For all of an hour the whirring of the rapid fire guns alternated with the booming of the heavier pieces on board.
 In the meantime, Scott's battery ashore was smelling the trenches and driving the enemy back The artillery then advanced to the ridge of bamboo and drove few of the enemy's sharpshooters away with vol leys from their carbines. l he artillery then advanced and met with little oppo- sition.
 The Infantry Sent Forward
 In the meantime, the infantry had been sent forward in extended order, the Wash ington volunteers resting on the bank of the river, each regiment deploying on reaching it's station and furnishing its own supports.
 The entire column then wheeled towards supports, and then advanced out to Gau- duupe.
 The artillery moved to a ridge command ing the Pasig and Parteros. By this time the enemy was In full flight along a line over a mile long, and the firing was dis continued temporarily in order to give the troops a rest before making the attack on Pasig.
 At this stage of the engagement it was raining heavily
 General Wheaton attacked and captured the city of Pasig, east of Manila, this afternoon. The enemy made stand for an hour. but at the end of that time were forced to retreat.
 The loss of the Filipinos was thirty killed and sixteen prisoners. Of the United States forces six were wounded.
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SOUCHON ARRESTED,
President of State Board of Health of
 Louisiana.

New Orleans. March 13.-President Ed mund Souchon, of the state board of health, and Dr. Quitman Kohnke, of the city board, have been indicted for manslaughter in East Feliciana in having caused a death In that parish through the introduction of yellow fever from New Orleans. The in- dictment is the result of the charges of Dr. MacCowan, who claimed that the two doc- tors had held that yellow fever was not as infectious as they feared. and they declined to notify the county parishes of the exist ence of alleged fever here.
 The warrants were served today, and Drs Souchon and Kohnke were taken to East Feliciana today.
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o'clock. About 700 rebels were reported to be marching northward a few miles to the southwest.
REBELS ATTACKED.
Dropped Shrapnel Into Their Camp
 This Morning.

Manila, March 14.-Noon.-At o'clock this morning hearing the insurgents sound- ing. Scott's battery dropped three shrapnei shells into the woods on the left of the Pasig church. No reply was made, and at 7:45 the Twenty-second regular infantry advanced, and they encountered number of volleys. This fire was returned with interest
 The line was wheeled toward Paleros in the following order: The Oregon volun- teers, the Twentieth regulars, the Wash- ington volunteers, the cavalry detachment, the Twenty-second regulars and reserve artillery. The troops followed the roads, while the gunboats Oeste and Laguia de Bay assisted in suppressing the fire on the left flank. Three rebel canoes were captured on the river.
 The rebel sharpshooters at Caloocan con- ported.
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NEITHER OF CONTESTANTS
To the Throne Mill Bs Recognized al
 Present.
DR. s0LF'S ASSUMPTION OF OFFICE
Is Expected to Smooth Gut Matters, and Malietoa and Mataafa Will Be Given an Opportunity of Pre-
 senting Their Claims.

Washington, March 13.-After numerous conferences and the exchange of notes be- tween Secretary Hay, the British ambas- sador and the German ambassador, a sat- isfaotory understanding has been reached between the three powers interested in Samoa.
 This seeks to open new account in the affairs of Samoa and to obliterate the troubles among officials which have recent ly occurred there. To this end Dr. Will helm Solf, who has been nominated by Germany as president of the municipal council at Apia to succeed Dr. Raffel, will be recognized by the British and United States authorities. Already this recogni- ton is assured, but it remains for the con-
 suls at Apia to carry it into formal effect in accordance with the letter of the treaty of Berlin.
 In order that this may pave the way to an agreeable and harmonious adjustment, Dr. Solf will go to London and make him.
 self acquainted with the authorities there and afterwards come to Washington ana
 become acquainted with our officials, so that there may be mutual understandings.
 Dr. Solf will reach Washington the latter
 part of this month, and will be presented
 by Dr. Von Holleben, the German ann
 bassador. He will then proceed to Samoa,
 reaching there in May.
 soIf's Assumption of Power
 His assumption of the municipal presl-
 dency, with the approval of the three pow
 CTS, Is expected to smooth out matters
 among the officials, and go along, without a word, adjusting the entire matter. In reaching this conclusion the officials Of the ehree powers have decided not to at tempt q settlement of the Samoan kingship for the present, that is left open for adJust-
 ment when each of the three powers have had an opportunity to present full infor- nation In the meantime the statu quo is to be maintained. The last advices indi- cated that Mataafa was exercising de facto kingship while Malietoa was on board the
 British ship Porpoise, and had the sup port of the British and American authori-
 ties. According to the understanding reached there will be no move to perman- ently establish the one or the other Of these claimants on the throne, the best wishes of the Samoan people will be con suited, and with a more agreeable feeling among the officials of the three powers the kingship will be settled by full con- ference as soon as all the information on
 the subject is obtained.
 In the conference leading up to the present understanding it appeared that pr. Raffel was recalled from his post last Mo- vember, but he persisted in staying after
 his recall, and his presence appears to
 have had much to do in precipitating the
 trouble. Dr. Solf, who succeeds him as president, is described as an accomplished diplomat with service in Calcutta, and
 more recently as district judge of the Ger
 man colony of Dare-I-I-Am, in South America. It is a post much similar to that of Justice Chambers in Samoa.
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CENSUS OF CUBA
Will Be Taken Under Supervision of
 Military Government

Washington, March 13.-The administra- tion has decided to take a census of the island of Cuba as complete and careful as that taken in the United States. A census is found necessary to determine who are citizens and qualified electors before an election is held to establish representative government.
 This census will not be taken through or by any organization claiming to be repre- sentatives of the Cuban people, but by the authority and under direction of the miii- tary authority of the United States, as- sisted by such civil officers as may be necessary to carry on the work. It may be stated in this connection that the gov ernment of the United States does not and has not recognized any assembly or organ ization in Cuba as authorized to speak for the Cuban people, It has and will continue to deal with individuals and municipalities as 1t finds them. No government has been recognized and none will be until one has been constituted. The action of the "Cu- ban assembly, has given the government at Washington concession whatever It is known that s, ,O0O, 900 will be acceptable to the soldiers of the Cuban army. It matters not whether Gomez has been de- posed or not, or whether he accepts his deposition.
 The government will deal with the in -dividuals of the Cuban army and the money will be paid to the soldiers by United States officers. Gomez has been the agent through whom the negotiations were carried on. The acquiescene of the Cuban assembly was not sought or in any way considered. The administration has not recognized the assembly," and it is stated could not more than it has recog- nize any organization composed of men who got together and claimed to represent the Cuban people.
 The payment of the s3,0OO, 900 to the Cuban soldiers will form basis of the proposed census, as considerable information con- corning the Cubans will be taken at that time.
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List of Our Casualties

New York, March 13.-The following Is the Journals revised list of the casualties in todays fighting at Manila
 Killed-Private Stewart, Twentieth in- fantry; Private Munson, Twenty-second infantry; James l.. Kline, Twentieth Kan sas.
 Wounded-Corporal Chris Thompson, Pri- yates L. Folger, Charles Davis, Thomas M. R. Piper, C. Sumner and Matthew Sharkey Of the Twentieth infantry; Privates Charles Paisley, Theodore Misner, John Blazek, William O'Brien, William Rhinehard and Willet Hammond, of the Twenty-second in- fantry; Private Walter Irvine
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Three Men Killed in Wreck

Houston, Tex, March 13-A special from El Paso Tex, to the Post says:
 Freight train No. 134 on the. Texas and Pacific railroad became derailed at 9:2O this morning at point eighty miles east of Fl Paso resulting in the death of Engineer W. J. McMurray, Fireman George Uetz and a one-armed tramp named John Freed, of Pennsylvania, who was stealing a ride in one of the cars. Brakeman Winland re- ceived broken leg. The engine turned completely around, and Fireman Uetz was caught under the wreckage. The wreck was caused by broken dange on the pony truck of the engine'
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Uommiltee Meeting Called

Cincinnati, March 13.-W. c. Johnson. sen- for commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, today issued call for the executive committee of the national board of administration of the Grand Army 10 meet at the Continental hotel in Philadel- phia on Wednesday, April 12, to select a commander-in-chief to succeed the late General James A. Sexton. Senior Vice Commander Johnson has been endorsed by the department of Ohio, as well as by the local posts of this city, and will be a can- d.date for election as the successor of Sex ton
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TO BE BROUGHT BACK.
Volunteers in Cuba Will Be Mustered
 Out.

Washington, March 13.-The war depart ment has determined to muster out and bring home all the volunteers in Cuba with the exception of the volunteer engineers and immunes. The necessity for immediate action has been brought to the attention of the war department on account of the quarantine regulations against Cuba, which go into effect about May 1, and which are especially strict at all southern ports.
 When the troops are brought to this country they must be mustered out in camps, and will no doubt be brought to the camps nearest their homes. It Is de- sired also to have them brought to places where fumigating can be done. The troops of North Carolina, South Carolina, Louisi- ana and Georgia will probably be brought to Savannah, the Texas troops to Calves. ton, and the Tennessee, Kentucky and Vir- ginia troops to Old Point Comfort, Va.
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STEAMER AGROUND.
The Collegian Stuck Hard and Fast at
 Riding Rocks.

Nassau, N. H., March 13.-The British steamer Collegian tbefore reported), was hard and fast, but resting easily at Riding Rocks. She was bound from New Orleans to Liverpool with cotton, lead and grain for cargo, and went on the rocks at the nearly tide drawing twenty feet of water. She had jettisoned 700 bales of cotton with out relief when some very small schooners came alongside, but could afford little help. number of large vessels left during the day to go to the stranded ship.
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AnImportant Decision

New York, March 13-An important de- csioI by. the United States board of gen. eral appraisers was made public today. It deals with the protests of the American Su- gar Refining Company, Bartram Bros. and B. H. Howell, Son & Co.,, against the tariff rates assessed against sugars which were classified and assessed for duty according to the polariscope test under paragraph 2O4 of the sugar schedule of the tariff act of July 2l, 1897. The decision upholds the tests and declares the protests to be ln- founded.
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Death Blow to lnglesIde

San Francisco March 13.-The ordinance prohibiting pool selling, book-making or betting on horse races was passed by the board of supervisors today and signed by Mayor Phelan. It Is considered that ihe prohibition of pool selling at local horse races means the death of the Ingleside race track. The Ingleside racing people have in- vested almost half a million dollars in build- ing the track, and 1t is unlikely that they will permit the establishment to be closed without making a strong resistance in the courts,
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No New Developments

Bristol, Tenn, March 13.-There are no new developments in the Walker-Hamilton affair. General Walker is resting easy. The wounds of both men are dangerous and Hamilton's death is expected. The facts in the case will not be made known until legal proceedings are instituted. EX- citement has subsided and no further trnl1hla Is feared.
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Transport Long Overdue

Savannah, Ga., March 1S.-Some anxiety is felt by the quartermaster's department here for the safety of the army transport Fitzpatrick formerly the Michigan, from Cuba with troops. The ship left Havana on March g, having on board the Maine volunteer artillery, about 500 men.
 The Fitzpatrick was due here on Saturday, but up to midnight of today (MondaO nothing has been heard from her.
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-- Adinurned Without Election

Dover, Del, March 13.-The general as- semby adjourned at 3:06 p. m. without electing a United States senator. The elec- tion of a senator now goes over until 1901 unless a special session of the legislature is called for the purpose of an election.
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Refused to Compromise

Albany, N Y., March Ex-Governor Roose- welt has refused to sanction the proposed compromise of the suits brought by New York state against Armour & Co.,. of Chi cago, for violating the state butter laws, and has ordered the attorney-general to proceed with the prosecution of the cases
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Two Brothers Sentenced

Lansing Mich, March 1S.-Robert and Thoman Hannfan, of Detroit, were each sentenced today to twenty years in the state penitentiary at Jackson. The broth CTS were convicted of shooting and killing Frank Edwards in this city during a row several months ago.
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Reductions to Be Restorec

Manchester, N H., March 1a.-The man. agement of the Manchester cotton mills has decided to raise prices for weaving 10 per cent, to take effect April B. All re- auctions in wages that went into eneet in January, 1898, are to be restored.
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Will Prove BcneficiaI

Berlin, March 13.-Robert P. Porter, who, as special agent of President Mckinley, visited General Gomez at Reme- dios on February 9, and who secured from the Cuban commander-in-chief an agree ment to bring about disbandment of the Cuban army on the payment of the sum of Ss.OOO, 900 to the troona ~--->~-~A tho
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Placed With Investors

New York, March 13.-The Marquand syndicate. which recently acquired posses sion of SIG. 900 Iron Mountain consolidat- ed bonds for the purpose of retiring the first and second mortgage bonds, has placed with investors the entire amount.
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In Critical Condition

Washington, March 13.-Ex-Governor Fletcher, of Missouri, who was stricken with paralysis about three weeks ago, is tonight in a critical condition.
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opinion that the action of the Cuban mil- itary assembly in relieving General Gomez of his command will enable the authorities at Washington to employ the general to better advantage in promoting the desires of the United States and the interests of Cuha.
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Return to Previous Scale

Worcester, Mass, March 13.-The West Eoyleston Manufacturing company will re- turn on April to the scale of wages be- fore the cut downNof January, 1898. About 300 hands are affected.
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Kipling's Stay will Be Short

New York, March 13.-Though MT. Kip ling has made no definite plans for the fu- ture, an intimate friend said this morning that his visit to this country will probably be a short one. So soon as he is strong enough he will go to Brattleboro, Vt, for a few weeks. In all probability he will re- turn to England in the spring. He will not go to Mexico.
 VILLAMIL'S REMAINS.
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May Soon Be Consummated

New York. March 13-Kuhn, Loeb & Go. are given as authority for the statement that the impending negotiations for the merging of the St. Louis. Iron Mountain and Southern and the Texas Pacific rail- ways may soon be shaped into pls..
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Reconsidered Its Action

Jefferson City, Mo-. March 1s.-The house has reconsidered its action of Saturday last, and today adopted a resolution inviting William ]. Bryan to address the legislature before its adtournpnank
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Notice of Advance in Wages

Syracuse, N. T., March 1S.-The Syracuse Tub company which employees 300 work men, has posted a notice that wages of all employees of the company will be advanced 10 per cent, taking effect on Saturday of this week.