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The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26
OPERATIONS CONTINUE.
ND abatement on Account of Peace Negotintionx-Filipin Surprised.

Neg"tintions-Filipin Surprised.
 Manila. May 22, 2:1s p. m.-In spite or the presence of the Filipino com mlssioners in Manila, the military op- eratlons continue with unabated vigor
 The visitors were apparently igno- rant of the true condition of affairs nere. Upon their arrival they were immediately inundated with invita- nons covering both day and night, and express surprise at the condition of af- ialrs within our lines. They had been iea to believe that everything was chaotic, and are delighted at the re. cepton accorded them.
 Reports from the Interior. Reports received from persons who nave arrived from the interior show mat no troops are left in the northern provinces. They were all drafted south after the outbreak of the war me Villages on the west coast are al- most deserted, and the Ilocanos espe- .'aiiy are desirous of joining the americans. if only for the purpose of rushing the Tagals. Many natives of
 ohu liOSOS SdN lndt II tHt americans had not arrived, civil war would necessarily have ensued.
 Filipino Army DwindIing.
 IL IS added that the .only Filipino troops now left are 1000 men under ueh' Luna, at Tarlac, and about 4.000 uhuer Gen. Pic del Pillar. Even these are about demoralized, and short of arms and supplies. Many of their tues are disabled, and the Filipinos are unable to repair them, owing to .ne lack of mechanics and materials Tor so doing.
 The Zamboanga Garrison.
 coasting steamer which has ar rived here reports that the Spanish sarrlson at Zamboanga, island of Min z, nahdoa, is held by the rebels in much n'e same manner the Americans held mem while they were in the vicinity of Manila.
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26
DISCUSSED EVERY POINT.
The Filipino Commissioners Spent the Day Discussing Terms
 with the Americans.
ARE PERSONALLY PLEASED WITH THEM.
They Can Not. However, Indorse the Americno Plan OmcjaIIy-Miiitary Element Believe it Would be Cheaper In the End to Whip Them Into submissiom.

Manila, May 23. G: i5 p. m.-The Fili- pine commissioners spent the day at the residence of the American commis, sioners. They discussed every point of the scheme of government and the peace proclamation details. asking for information as to what personal rights would be guaranteed them.
 Col. D~.by Expiains.
 Col. Charles Denby. of the American commission. explained that they would be the same as under the United States constitution. The Filipinos also desir- ed information as to the school system to be established. and approved of the American policy of the separation of church and state. They chiefly object ed to the scheme on the ground that it gave them personal liberty. which they know they would have. but did not give them political liberty.
 Personally Pleased With the Plan,
 Finally. the Filipinos said they were personally pleased with the plan, but could not iudorse it officially.
 During the day the Filipino commis- sicners called upon Maj.-Gen. Otis and they will repeat their call tomorrow. Regarded Asknnce by the Military.
 There Is much comment here on the outing the Filipino envoys are enjoy ing. They are arrayed in blue coats, scarlet trousers and gold lace, and drive about the city. revelling in the attentions bestowed upon them. which Is evidently gratifying to them. They are the centers of continual levees at Filipino houses. where they have bee entertained. and have had every op portunity to advance the interests of the insurrection. Military sentiment disapproves of the Filipinos being lion ized by their civilian element.
 Gen. otis Only Terms.
 Gen. Otis. from ante-bellum expert enec. and owing to the Filipinos' fond ness of discussion. has maintained the attitude he assumed with the first commission. He has had no offer to make the Filipinos. save that they lay down their arms without terms. The army believes that if we intend to re- main in the Philippine islands, if will if tHtaptA ih 'Hf ttHE run fo Nutp the insurgents so thoroughly that they will be glad of the opportunity to sur render. rather than barley with them. and make terms which they would con strue as a compromise.
 The Cheaper ia the End.
 The army Is also of the opinion that while the first course may cost more men and more money in the be- rinping. than the latter. it will prove an effectual damper upon future in- surrection. whereas. if the war is end ed by a compromise. the professional reyolutionists among the Tagals mc" he encouraged to try again in few years.
 Prof. schurmnn's Belief.
 Prof. Schurman. speaking of the commissions policy, said: "I believe force was necessary, because they thought us weddings and towards; hut \ h.Ifaxe alGo that consolidation
The Forrest City times., 1899-05-26
The Cheaper ia the End.
Prof. schurman's Belief.

Prof. Schurman. speaking of the commissions policy, said: 'I believe force was necessary. because they thought us weddings and towards; but ! believe also that conciliation should accompany force. My endeavor has been. ever since l came here, to ex. ercise cancellation"
 The professor is most optimistic as to the results of the negotiations, and believes the scheme of government proposed by the United States com mission win ultimately be adopted.
The Coconino sun., 1899-10-14

farItes ueSlrlnS to sehu horseS o Phoenix for wintering can do so at reasonable rates by applying to Clark Hit.
 Mrs. Renee of the U. $. Weather Bureau reports precipitation from the night of October 10 to 6 a. m. this morning of 4.37 inches, with no indi- cations of an abatement of the storm.
 In the district court of Apache county last week "a Hunter and James Wilson were found guilty of grand larceny and each were sentenced to four years in Yuma. F. Matas was found guilty of murder in the first degree and sentenced to be hung on December 1. Nose Gibson, Navajo Indian, who killed white gambler at Navajo Springs, was sentenced to six years in Yuma.
 The work of developing water at the Jack Smith spring has been completed. c. H. Mcclure, who has had the work in charge, came in Wednesday. The work has been thoroughly done. Tun- nels have been run across the gulch at hardpan and in such manner as to catch all the underfow of water that comes down the gulch. There is at present flow of l30,00O gallons of water from the spring during twenty four hours.
 The compulsory school law passed by the last legislature is a rigorous measure and one which has no weak places. The clerk of the school board is required, under penalty of s5, to make up within twenty days after the opening of school, by comparison of the school census report and the attend ance report, list of delinquents and hand the list to the sheriff, who is compelled to see that every child on the list attends school at least twelve weeks during the year, six weeks to be consecutive. The sheriff is subject
The Coconino sun., 1899-10-14
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President King, Farmers Bank, Brooklyn. Mich, has used DeWitts Little Early Risers in his family for years. Says they are the best. These famous little pills cure constipation, biliousness and all liver and bowel troubles. Pioneer Drug Store.
The Coconino sun., 1899-10-14
TELEPHONE No. 5l.

reported. The parent or guardian who refuses to send the child to school is subject to a fine of not to exceed BIO for each refusal so to do. There are number of exemptions, however. if the child is taught at home by n competent person or is physically unfit to attend or is attending private school. Deputy Sheriff Dan Hogan is looking after the delinquents and. while there are not many of them, all have numer- ous excuses to offer, but the parents will be made to comply with the law.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-11
THEY ARGUED ALL DAY.
Contending Attorneys in Larsen
Explosion Damage Suit Dis
cJss Proximate Cause

OAKLAND, Aug. 10.-The suit of Ras-
mus Larsen against the Western Fuse and
Explosives Company for $500 damages
on account of the wrecking of his home
by the explosion of the Merose Fuse
Works will probably be decided either by
the jury or Judge Ogden tomorrow.
The greater part of to-day was con-
sumed by motions and arguments by the
contending attorneys. But little testi-
mony was taken by the defense, which
closed its side of the case early in the
day 1t was then that Attorneys Nus
banner and Chapman moved the court TO
instruct the jury to find for the plaintiff
on the pleadings, inasmuch as the answer
of defendant admitted every material al
legation.
This motion being disposed Of by re-
fusal on the part of Judge ogden, Attor-
news Wright and Lukens moved that the
fury be instructed to find for the de-
fendant on the ground that no negligence,
carelessness or nuisance had been proved.
The arguments which followed were
closely confined 10 a thorough discussion,
ACCOMPANIED by any number of citations
of cases of the doctrine Of the proxi-
mate cause and nuisances per Sc. The
attorneys for the defendant vigorously
contended that All ing, the Chinese mur-
derer whose arrest was being sought by
the officers, was solely responsible for the
explosion. and that the corporation did
ali in its power to avoid the explosion.
The arguments continued until O'Clock,
when the matter went over till tomorrow
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-11
STATE TYPOGRAPHICAL
UNION IN SESSION
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OAKLAND. Aug. 1u-The ninth annual
session of the California State Typo
graphical Union opened at Y. NJ. l. Hall
to-day.
The report of President Read was read.
in which he said that although the State
union had not extended its field of oper-
ations during the past year ii has held
its own and was financially in good condl-
ton. The report urged the convention
10 consider the question Of the better uni
hcation of all the local unions in the
State.
THE State union is not properly un-
derstood by some of our members,
said the president. "They fail to see the
immense benefits that would accrue from
a strongly organized and powerful com
bination of all the printers of this State.
Without a united and representative
union it would be suicidal to make any
demand whatever or anywhere. That was
unfortunately demonstrated last year IN
a neighboring city. II the allied printing
trades will join the State union IN Dody,
if the few knockers will hold their
neaca. | confidently predict that the Cali
fornia State Typographical Union Will pc
come what it's projectors intended, use
full and beneficial and indiSpensaDle trade
union, for the mutual benefit of all.
The days proceedings were taken up
with the reading OF reports. Delegates
were present from Fresno, Sacramento,
San Francisco, Oakland, Stockton, Santa
Rosa and Eureka.
This evening there was ball ana en-
tertainment in honor of the visiting dele
gates. Tomorrow the annual election OF
officers will be held.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-11
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YOUTHS ACCUSED OF ASSAULT AND THE VICTIM

have not yet forgotten the disappointment
of last year, and it is thought that 1t
would be better to wait a while before at
tempting another exhibition. Count de
Garmo Gray did not manage the affair
according to Oakland's ideas and in ad-
aged to expend the large surplus that re
mained from the previous year when l
was superintendent of the exposition.
by next year we shall probably be
able to erect a suitable building and there
must be many new ideas injected into the
show. People will not come year after
year to see the same thing. 1t Is not pos
sble to hold an exposition to advantage
In the old Tabernacle. Next year will be
a presidential year and there will be a
big demand for suita BILE auditorium or
wigwam in which to hold monster politi-
cal meetings. This fact, in connection with
the assured income from a well conduct
Justify the erection of a suitable building.
The COZ lporation has fund In bank which
might form the nucleus of a permanent
building but of course this is not decided.
1t should be comparatively easy to inter-
est pubic sentiment next year, whereas
ii would be impossible to do so this year.
Besides It is too late now to undertake
time we have found to be the best, name
ly, August
The Oakland Exposition was inau-
gurated about five years ago and gave
three very successful shows. Last year
it entrusted the management of the af-
fair to q professional show organizer and
the directors greatly regretted the de-
every point Of view the affair was unsuc-
cessful and had there not been a good
surplus left from the previous years the
society would now be heavily in debt.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-11
REVOKED A REQUEST
FOR A SHELTER HOME

OAKLAND, Aug 1O.-A bitter legal
contest Will be instituted. in all proba-
bility. over the valuable estate of Anne
AIcMenamin. who died in this city on
July Is last at the age of IS years.
The contents of the will filed for pro-
bate this afternoon by Attorneys Fitz-
gerald d Abbott on behalf of William
Joseph Keogh and John J. Mclaughlin,
VINO are named in the instrument as eX-
ecutors. created mild seQsation.
Mrs McMenamin was reputed to be
worth between $4,000 and $50 600, and it
was supposed that she had bequeathed
half Of her wealth for the establishment
of a sheitering home in this city. And in
the original will, dated October 30 1894.
such a beQuest is made in the following
cause:
bequeath unto the Rev Michael King, rec
tor of the Church of the Immaculate Concep-
ton OF Oakland or his successor in charge of
said parish the sum Of 800 coo for the purpose
of establishing and maintaining in this city a
sheltering home for children said home to be
in charge of the Sisters Of the Holy Family.
This is followed by bequests Of $ each
to George Tracy, a brother; Catherine
Brolly a sister; Rose Mclaughlin, a
sister-in-law, all residing in ireland;
also to the latter $50 yearly; to Ellen
McCaughy. Catherine Boyle, niece, and
Mrs. Bridget Keogh of San Francisco
500 each yearly; to Anne McCaughy and
Ellen Mckeever $500 cash; and to John
McCaughy Of Ireland $500 cash.
j ne residue OF the estate IL DbQutdlueu
to John J. Mclaughlin, whe is employed
in NJ. J. Keller's shirt mandatory here.
However attached TO the will is a
cOdicn. dated December 4, 1895. and wit
messed by Attorneys Fitzgerald and Alb
bot5 by the terms of which the bequest
10 Rev Mr. King is revoked.
1t now develops that Mrs. McMenamin,
prior to her death, decided most of her
property, including a valuable corner at
Thirteenth and Franklin streets, to At
torney r. NJ Fitzgerald in trust for John
J Mclaughlin, a nephew, and one of the
executors.
Laughlin and keogh, wherein they apply
for letters on the estate. the value of the
estate is given as unknown, though it is
stated TO consist Of $3.50 in bank and
notes, bank stock and furniture valued
about S2250.
This Will in itself create CONSERVATION
among the nephews and other relatives,
some of whom were cut off with s. in the
Will. and it is understood they have al
ready retained attorneys to guard their
interests in the estate. There is little
doubt that McLaughlin's coup by which
he secured most OF the estate will be bit
terly contested.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-11
MidWeek Notes.

Brother Officers has been well re-
ceived at the Columbia by good houses.
Next week Mr.. Miller revives the great
est successes of the season, giving US
THE Adventures of Lady Ursula" on
Monday and Tuesday, "Heartsease" on
Wednesday and Thursday and THE
Liars on Friday and Saturday and the
Saturday matinee. A special Tuesday
matinee at 1:30 offers a double bill-"Fred-
erick l Iemaitre" and 'Heartsease."
The Tivoh, with a fine cast and aug
mented orchestra, has sung Faust" and
I'll Trovatore'' TO crowded houses. Next
week "F'ideliO'' and "Trovatore" will be
the attractions. 'FideIio,' though a very
old opera, has not been sung on the coast
before.
The Alcazar with the Lady of Lyons"
has done an excellent weeks business.
The play will be followed by Under Two
Flags" with Florence Roberts as Gig
arctic and White Whittesey as BERTHE
Cecil the king of bohemians.
The California offers London ASsur-
ance' from Monday to Thursday, inclu-
sive and LAS You Like It" the balance
of the week special Wednesday matt
nee of Ibsen's "Hedda Gabler" is adver
tised and those who remember Miss Bates
in THE Dolls House" look forward to
this presentation with pleasure.
"Falka" has crowded the Grand Opera
house and furnished much amusement to
it's patrons 1t is a highly meritorlouS
performance. Next week Dorothy" a
comic opera by Alfred Cellier, is to be the
attraction.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-11
EXPECTATION
REWHRDED Ut
THE ORPHEUM

~ p all sacrifices that of ones time
Is the most painful-hence the
y over-employed population. with
y but one night in the week for dis
traction. turns Orpheumward with
a. light heart, sure of something
It can appreciate This weeks page has
but one blot, and that is Alexandra Dag
mar She comes on ponderously in an
awful gown of no particular time or cline
and en- uneXplainable headgear and sings
with grand opera gestures simple ballad
we have loved this many day for its
swinging melody, losing by over-eNertion
the best notes of a rather good voice be-
fore she is half through. Just what ma
tional character" she represents l. the
act we should like to know Her cloth
ing disappears by degrees until she
reaches tights. for which there is no ap-
parent demand and no physical excuse,
thus draining the last pint from our casl1
Of endurance.
Now let us talk of something pleasant.
"a Doctors Patient is billed, without
claim to dramatic place, creation of
Harry Linton and Leila Mcintyre, and
is quite the brightest thing in clean witty
dialogue we have heard in quarter; al
most as bright as Miss Lellas eyes, that
look out amusedly upon world that is
all a farce and made only for songs and
dances There is not a dull moment in
the act A second hearing of Idalene
Cotton and Nick Long without matinee
cuts brings Maria and Luigi Risotto to the
front as possible best Of the limitations
and undeniably 1.-The real thing" Hav-
ing had Mrs. Fiske's murder scene thor
oughly explained by one who knows, 1 am
prepared to say that Tess is another
clever piece of work. Idalene Cotton Is
an artist but 1t is poor judgment 10 give
limitations of what we have never seen.
When Dixey came out here years ago
and gave us limitations of Henry Irving
we thought him rather amusing. We did
not know why, and when in the course
of events Sir Henry followed him we
thought how like Henry Dixey he was.
Miss Cotton may get some of her de-
served applause in the hereafter. Joseph
Adelman brings some very sweet music
out of wood and glass and lives up to
his good natured face by granting Us as
many encores as stage management can
allow.
The Deonzo brothers care not a rush
for style, and with simple sugar barrels
and wooden chairs do the most wonder
full Jumping and high kicking. THAR
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-11
TWO SMALL BOYS
ARE ACCUSED OF
BRUTAL ASSAULT
Persiet tantIy Protest
Their Innocence.
HELD BY TIE POLICE
A RIGID INVESTIGATION rs
BEING MADE.
Chinese Vegetable. Gardener Also
Under Suspicion of Having
Committed the Dastardly
Deed.
A RIGID INVESTIGATION IS
BEING MADE.

ALAMEDA, Aug. 10.-Freddie and Wal
lace Canning. aged respectively u and 9
wears. are accused of a most serious Of
fense by Mrs Anna Ewing, who resides
at the corner of Peach and Adams
streets.
Mrs. Ewing says that the boys commit
ted criminal assault on her little seven
vear-old daughter. Maggie, in a corn
field near Mound street last evening and
left the child in a precarous condition.
The boys were arrested this morning
on a complaint sworn to by Mrs, Anna
Ewing charging them with having COM
uitted battery upon the person Of Mag
sic Ewing. her little seven-ycar-
daughter. Unless Mrs. Ewing changes
her mind the charge will be changed to
one of felony.
Maggie came home yesterday evening
about > o'clock said Mrs. Ewing. She
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-11

was in a precarious condition and accused
Freddie and Wallace Canning of having
cornfield and committed an assault upon
her When Maggie came home she was
delirious and remained so during the
greater part of the night
Sophie Hansen, my little brother Fred
die and / had taken a ride with China
man who was going TO haul some Gu,
said Maggie. when we got to the Gu
cumber patch Freddie and Wallace Can
ming were there. and when ! started to
go home they said they would show me
to a path through a corntield near by.
While following along this trail Freddie
Canning and his brother knocked me
when I attempted to scream Freddie put
his fist in my mouth. AS soon as | was
able to do so l went home and told my
The little Hansen girl claims she lid not
know what was happening, as she was
waiting in the street for them to come
back as she had been told to do. Mag
gle asserts her playmate saw the assault
Freddie and Wallace Canning are lock-
ing assaulted the little girl and claim
that the guilty party is Quong Fat. Il Chi
nese vegetable gardener on Pearl street;
The hOvS claim they were helping the
Chinaman load cucumhers and had Moth
ing to do with the Ewing girl. When
the Chinaman drove from the patch to
his stable on Pearl street the girls were
on the wagon and went with him.
'"That was the last ! saw of them said
Freddie Canning. I'VE left then for
home"
Little Wallace corroborated the story
of his brother.
George Canning, the father Of the roys.
claims to have proof Of the fact that the
girls were with the Chinaman after they
left the boys.
Mrs. Ewing gave Freddie Canning a Sc
we're whining on the street last night
She declares she would have killed him If
she had had a revolver.
No charges have been preferred against
Quong Fat the Chinaman accused by the
boys.
Rail for the accused boys was hxed at
$500 each.
The police are investigating.