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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-14
FIGHT ABOVE CLOUDS
General Pillar Dies at the Head of His
Men Urging Them On

Manila, December 13.-The following de-
layed message has been received from the
Associated Press correspondent with Major
Marchs command:
Major March, vita 800 men, arrived at
Cervantes, in the Ghears of the Tilad noun
taGns, on the evening of December 3, about
twenty-four hours behind Agu.naldo, who
had believed he had found an inaccessible
refuge. On December the American
commander had a wonderful fight in a
cloud-enveloped mountain pass 5000 feet
above the sea, completely routing General
Gregorio del Pillars force of 200 picked men
ir a position almost strong enough to rival
Thermopyiae.
General Pillar died at The front of his
men, urging them to make stand, until
the ball of a sIlarpshooter pierced his head.
His followers tried to carry away the body,
but were compelled to lay 1t down.
1.-Two of the Americans were killed and
were buried by their comrades where they
fell. The other, carrying nine wounded,
camped for the night on top of the noun
tain, an eminence of 1900 feet, suffering
greatly from the cold blasts. In the morn
ing they moved down the trail to Daguqui,
where they learned that Agunaldo, with a
few men and three women all carried on
litters borne by Igorrc.as, had passed along
the same trail to Cervantes, where the was
during the fight. A runner had brought
him the news of the death of his chief of
staff. He was greatly affected and pre-
pared instantly for fight.
General Concepsion, with six officers.
WHO had deserted Aguinaldo surrendered
when Major March reached Cayan, prov
ince of Lepanto.
ION arriving at Cervantes, Major March $
battalion was without food, except rice, and
had only small supply of ammunition.
Major March secured five days rations,
made arrangements for his sick and
wounded, and, having chosen 25 mounted
ana 100 unmounted men, resumed the chase
at daybreak."
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-14
Fi!ipinos Have No Further Mill
tary Resources.
BOLD STROKE OF CAPTAIN M'CALLA
Secretary of War Regards the Informa-
ton Conveyed in the Dispatches
as the Most In portant for
Several Months Pc st

Washington, December 13.-General Otis
had some stirring news to report today
from Manila his advices going to show that
the insurgents are, as he predicted a few
: days ago. at the end of their resources from
military point of view, and are melting
away before the rapid advance of the Amer
lean troops at all points. His cablegrams
were as follows:
manila, December 13.-Fifty men of the
navy and fifty men of the army, transport
ed by the navy, took Loag on the 10th in
stant. General Young, with staff, followed
next day He reports Howse with Pennsyl-
vania battalion of the Thirty fourth, follow
Z ed by a portion of the Thirty third infantry,
passed north to Pidding, east of Loag.
March's battalion of the Thirty-fourth was
at Cayan, province of Lepanto, on 1th in
slant. The Third cavalry was among the
mountains pursuing the enemy. Young
states his extreme northern force passed
over mountains, driving the insurgents un-
der General Tino, who was badly wounded,
killing fifty and woundlng many.
Released All Spanish Prisoners
"He made large captures of rifles and
property, with all insurgent transportation,
and released all the Spanish prisoners in
that section to the number of about 1000.
Our casualties were two wounded. Our
troops are still pursuing the remnant OF
Tino's command. March's battalion of the
Thirty-third regiment reports from Cayan,
Iepanto province, on the 7th instant, that
he has destroyed Aguinaldo's body-guard,
killed Gen. Greggio Pillar; received the sur
render of General Consepcion and staff;
killed and wounded fifty-two insurgents; re-
leased SIS Spanish prisoners, including l5o
friars and captured considerable property.
His loss was two killed and nine wounded.
my information is that Aguinaldo has
disguised his individuality, abandoning his
troops, and is hiding in the province of
Benguet."
General Otis second dispatch follows:
"Manila, December 13.-Admiral Watson
informs me that the province of Cacayan
surrendered Internationally to Captain Nc
Gala, of the Newark, on the 11th instant,
all arms being surrendered. Major Batchel-
der Is ninety miles south of Apparri; COM
mand in good condition. Navy will take
supplies to Batchelder in launch at once;
this surrender doubtless includes the pro-
vince of Isabella.
general Bates, at Zamboanga reports
affairs there satisfactory. Nearly all riiles
surrendered; Macarthur at Bayombong re-
ports that he holds as prisoner OF war, Ma
bini the ablest of insurgents and touhaer
of the late government.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-14
VERY IMPORTANT
Secretary ofWar Regards the News as
the Best in Months

Washington, December 13.-The secretary
of war regards the information conveyed
in General Otis dispatches today as the
most important that has come to hand for
months past. The capture of Mablni, re-
norted by Macarthur from Bayambang, Is
especially gratifying.
IT As believed that the Filipino leader
was irving to make his way across the
country from Baguend, where he had been
obliged to part company with Agulnaldo
n fortnight ago. to the east coast or Luzon.
The members of the Philippine commits
sion now in Washington declare without
reserve that Maibini was the head and front
of the insurrection. Aguinaldo was only
figurehead Maoini was the brain and di-
recting power behind him. He is para
lytic. an old man, but or extraordinary
ability and his counselS are always con-
elusive with the Filpinos. He was con-
cerned in the first uprising against the
SpaniardS.
For a short time he wavered upon Agui-
ualdo's breach with the Americans, but
finally cast his fortunes with the Filiplnos,
and was president of the council. He was
also the financial strength of the move
ment, as without his backing Aguilaldo
would have had no credit.
McCalla's Bold Stroke
Next in Importance to the capture Of
Mabini in the developments or the cam
paign was the bold stroke of Captain Nc
Gala, of the Newark, in capturing the
whole province of Cagayan.
With Macarthur holding the province OF
Isabella, adjoining, and Youngs holding on
the opposite side or western shore of the
peninsula, the American forces are now in
technical occupation of the whole northern
end of Luzon, from point just north OF
the gulf Lingayen.
McCalla, posted at the port of Aparri
the only good port on the northern end OF
the island, commands the greater part OF
the whole length of the Rio Grande, af-
fording entrance by boats. to a full third
of the interior of the island. 1t is up this
river that Captain McCalIa is sending
steam launches, carrying supplies to Major
Bachelor.
The latter officer, with few negro SOL
diers Of the Twenty-fourth infantry, has
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just completed one of the most daring
marches connected with the present cam
paign. Detaching his little force from
Macarthur a week ago, he drove Straight
through the center of the island north
ward, cutting loose from his communiea-
tions and bound to reach Aparu or oe
captured CT killed in the attempt Captain
MeCalla's advice indicates that he mas
succeeded, being now in touch with the
navy on the north shore.
Bates report from the southern archi-
pelago mas allayed the apprehension for
the security of things there, growing out
or the agitation by the misleading publica-
tions of important insurgent victories. Al
together the advices contained in today 5
dispatches have given Great satisfaction
tc the officials at the war department.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-14
ALLEN WILL TAKE
HAYWARD'S PLACE
The Ex-senator Received Ap-
pointment Yesterday
WILL PROCEED AT ONCE
The New Member from Nebraska is a
Populist and Succeeds Repub-
lican-Bryan Thinks He Will
Give Satisfaction
WILL PROCEED AT ONCE

Omaha, Neb., December 13.-Governor
POINTER has appointed Ex-senator Allen,
populist, to fill the senatorial vacancy
caused by the death of Senator Hayward,
republican.
Last night Governor Poynter wired Ex-
Senator Allen to come to Lincoln for con-
ference. Allen came down from his home
at Madison on the morning train and went
Immediately to the capitol, and he and the
governor were closeted in the executive s
room for some time. When the conference
was over Governor Poynter announced that
he had decided to appoint the ex-senator
to the place, and that his commission
should be made out as speedily as possible.
The newly-appointed senator announced
his intention of proceeding to Washington
at once and assuming the duties of his Of
flee.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-14
A TERRIFIC FIRE
Marquis of fWinchesterAmongt the List of
Killed

Modder River, Tuesday, December 12.-
The British casualties included the Mar
quis of Winchester, major of the Second
battalion of the Coldstream Guards, who
was killed. and Colonel Downham, of the
First battalion of the Gordon Highlanders,
who was mortally wounded. When the
Hig'hlanders met the murderous point
blank fire of the Beers about 200 were
moved down. The Black Watch regiment,
on reforming, was able to muster only 160
men. The Beers lost heavily in the
trenches and also in the wire entangie-
ments when they came into the open in an
attempt to make a flank attack on the
British.
The terrific British artillery fire provoked
no response except from the Boer rifles un-
til nearly o'clock In the afternoon. when
the Gordon Highlanders formed to renew
the attack ON the eptrenched kopje. They
advanced with the utmost gallantry to at
tack the Beers close to the place where lay
their dead and wounded comrades of the
Highland Brigade.
The enemy opened with a heavy shrapnel
fire as the British advanced, and it was
found physically impossible to take the
Boer trenches. The British got within 200
yards, but could not get nearer 1t was
here that Colonel nswnham fell
The Beers had free recourse to barbed
wire enta1glements, which offered great OBJ
stacles even after the damage inflicted by
the British artillery fire.
This morning (Tuesday) both sides occu-
pied positions they held before the battle.
The greatest bravery was displayed by both
officers and men. The wounded include
. Lieutenant Colonel A. e. Codrington and
CAPTAIN Sterling both of the First battal-
ion of the Coldstream Guards.
A detachment of Beers posted among
some thick bushes to the east maintained a.
most destructive fire on our right With
the remarkable talent for taking cover
CONTINUED ON Second Pagel <
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-14
Brooke Will be Returned to the
United States
APPOINTEE is THANKFUL
President Expresses High Appreciation
for Faithful and Efficient Service
of General Brooke While in
Charge of Cuban Affairs

Washington, December 13.-By direction
United States volunteers, was today assign
ed to the command of the division of Cuba
relieving Maj-Gen John R. Brooke, United
States army.
Major-General Wood will, in addition to
his duties as division commander, exercise
the authority of military governor of the
island.
In completion of the transfer of the COM
mand, Major-General Brooke is ordered to
repair to this city and report to the adju-
tant-general of the army for further orders
from the secretary of war; He will be ac-
companied by his authorized aides.
In relieving Major-General Brooke, the
president desires to express his high appre-
citation and thanks for the faithful and ef-
ficient service rendered by that officer as
military governor of Cuba.
Secretary Root said this evening that
General Brooke had been ordered to Wash
ir m, but beyond that nothing had been
se.-Jl with regard to his assignment. His
presence in this city is desired by the pres
ident for the purpose of securing informa-
ton in regard to the actual condition of af-
fairs in Cuba.
Although Sc~tctac1y Root would not ad-
init it, the impression prevails that General
Brooke will be assigned to the command of
the military department of the lakes. with
HEADQUARTERS at Chicago, position held by
him prior to the outbreak of the Spanish
war and known &c be agreeable to him in
every respect.
General Wood called at the war depart
ment and cordially thanked Secretary Root
for the honor conferred upon him by his
selection as military governor of Cuba. He
said he would start for Cuba at once to
take charge : ll;i. GLi..iA.a.-
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-14
General Tirona's Surrender

Manila, December 13.-(5:40 p. m.)-Gener-
al Tlrona, commanding the Filipinos in the
province of Cayagan, surrendered the en-
tire province of Aparri on December II to
Captain McCalla, of the United States
cruiser Newark. Captain McCalla appoint
ed his civil governor of the province, SUBJ
ject to the approval of General Otis. The
surrender was with the honors of war.
Captain McCalla reviewed the insurgents,
and General Tfrona reviewed the naval
forces. The Americans presented arms
while the insurgents were stacking their
arms.
The gunboats Princeton and Helena have
entered the Aparri river. The latter will
take supplies for Major Bachelor, and the
former will bring 800 surrendered rifles to
Manila.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-14
Bryan Is Satisfied

Austin, Tex, December 13.-When asked
by an Associated Press correspondent as
to what he thought of Mr.. Aliens appoint
ment aa senator from Nebraska, Mr.. Bryan
replied:
II think the appointment of Mr.. Allen
ought to give universal satisfaction. He
made a good record in the senate, and last
year had the unanimous support of the fu-
sion members of the Legislature The fact
that Allen was the choice of all three par
ties last year makes him the logical man
for the place. l have no doubt that DEM
ocrat will be chosen next year to succeed
Senator Thurston, and that will give our
state populist and democrat in the SEN
afa
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-14
Senate Confirms Nominations

Washington, December 19.-The senate to-
DAY confirmed these nominations
p. c. Hanna, Iowa, consul-general at
Monterey, Mex.
William II. Hoey, Indiana, collector of
customs for the district of Arizona.
Edwin C. Madden, of Michigan, to be
third assistant s'tmaster-general.
Consuls-Adelbert S. Hay, New Hamp-
shire, at Pretoria; ]. G. Long, Florida, az
Cairo; S. Berliner, New York, at Teneriffe,
C. l.; r. NJ Bartman, Massachusetts, az
Malaga; II. d. Brush, New York, at Nj
agara Falls, Can; J. Harmony, New York,
at Corunna, Spain: f. D. Hill, Minnesota,
at Amsterdam; ]. II. Carroll. Maryland, at
Cadiz; H. S. Morris, Michigan, at Windsor
Ontario; j. White, Michigan, at Hanover.
Germany.
Postmasters in sQklahoma-E. II. Jayne,
Edmond; e. Mckinley, King Fisher; T. j.
Palmer, Medford; e. Broll, Woodward.
Georgia-Lizzie Hamilton, Buford; George
L. Walker, Toecoa.
Arzcna-F. II. Hudson, Clifton.
Mississippi-D. G. Dunlap, Sarids; ]. A.
Albright. Kirkwood e. P. Pegram Mont
gomery City; L. P. Robinson, Breckin-
ridge.
Texas-C. V. Battan, Cooper.
Indian Territory-D. ID. Gunels, Harts-
horn ]. l.. Worthington, Tahlequah.
Army-General officers: Colonies to be
brigadier-generals: Edward r. Kellogg,
Gilbert ). Carpenter, EdWln V. summer,
Thomas N. Anderson, Alex c. NJ. Penning
ton, Royal T. Frank, L. H. Carpenter,
Samuel Ovenshine, d: w. Burke, William
A. Kobbe, j. Franklin Bell.
Colonel Alfred e. Bates, assistant pay
master-general, to be paymaster-general,
with rank of brigadler-general; Colonel A.
r. Burlington. ordnaiee depeftmeilt,'ssosbs sbs
chief OF ordnance, with rank eff brigadier-
general.
Also all of the chiefs of bureaus in the
navy department; Also several census SUI
perntendents in the various states.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-14
Hart Elected by Plurality of 1854

Boston, December 13.-Revised returns
from all the wards and precincts in the city
show that Thomas N. Hart, the republican
candidate for mayor, was elected yesterday
by a plurality of 2,Os4; his total vote was 49,
67s, while that of the democratic nominee,
Gen. p. A. Collins was 1854. Yesterday s
vote was the largest ever cast at munic-
ipal election in Boston,
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Another LyEching

Pine Bluff, Ark, December 13.-A negro
whose name is not known, was hanged to a
telegraph pole at Jones, La, by a mob last
night His crime was the assault of a white
woman. Jones is just across the Arkansas
border and the negro's body, still hanging,
was visible to passing trains today. No de-
tails are obtainable.
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might participate in the Washington me-
mortal services. Mr.. Payne of New York.
objected.
Mr.. Moody, of Massachusetts, asked
unanimous consent that a committee of
five members be appointed from the house
to join committee of three from the SEN
ate to be present at the unveiling January
Is of the statue of Daniel Webster, present.
ed to the city of Washington by Stilson
Hutchins.
Mr.. Bailey asked why tE% rules should
he suspended to do honor to an illustrl-
Gus American when the house had Jost re-
fused to do honor to George Washington,
the centenary of whose death was to ca
made the occasion of memorial services to-
morrow. He objected.
Thereupon at o'clock the house re-
cessed until O'Clock.
The Night Session
A. the night session the feature was q
characteristic speech by Mr. Linney, re-
publican, North Carolina, the only republi
who voted for the Teller resolution lr
the Fifty-fourth congress, in explanation
of his change of position in favor of th'
gold standard. The gold standard stoot
the test of experience he claimed and hat
proven itself the ideal standard.
The other speakers were Messrs. Robin
son, democrat, Indiana; kleborg. democrat
Texas; Rixey, democrat, Virginia; Coney
democrat, Missouri; Zenor, democrat, In
diana; Kitchen, democrat, North Carolina
and Henry, democrat, Texas, all against tn,
bill.
At 10:30 the house adjourned until 1
o'clock tomorrow.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-14
Funeral OF Commander Wood

Annapolis, Nd, December 13.-The fu-
neral of the late Commander Edward Par
ker Wood, u. s. N, took place this after
noon at O'Clock from the naval academy
chapel with military honors. Chaplain H.
H. Clark, u. 8. N, officiated. The inter-
ment was made in Naval cemetery.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-14
Tho Night Session
THE SENATE

Washington, December 13.-Today's ses-
sion of the senate consumed only few
minutes.
Some routine business was transacted but
beyond the introduction of bills nothing of
consequence was accomplished.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-14
THE WEATHER.

RAIN OR SNOW IN NORTHERN. RAIN
IN SOUTHERN PORTION THURSDAY;
COLDER IN NORTHERN AND CEN
TRIAL. FRIDAY FAIR; COLDER.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-12-01
A TOP CARRIAGE AFIRE.

Blaze on Grand Avenue distinguished
by Patrolman Hanahan.
Patrolman Hanahan, of the Grand
avenue police precinct, early yesterday
morning extinguished fire in the sheds
in the rear Of L. Rothchild & Sons
store, Grand avenue, which but for his
timely work would have probably re-
suited in disastrous fire. Hanahan
was patroling his beat when he noticed
a light in the shed In the rear of the
store about 1890 yesterday morning.
He went to investigate and found that
a top carriage standing in the shed was
afire. Hanahan drew water from well
near by and extingulshed the flames.
The carriage was badly damaged. 1t
is thought that some man during the
night crawled into the carriage to sleep
and that sparks from cigar or pipe
set fire to the cushion on the seat.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-12-01
OBITUARY NOTES.


The many friends of Mrs. Peck, be-
loved wife Of Henry Peck, the retired
journalist, will learn with sincere sor-
row of her death which occurred yes
terday morning. For the last two or
three years her health had been much
impaired, and some months ago she
was critically i'll and her life was de-
SPARED Of She rallied however, and
was able to be about the home and give
attention to her household, but few
weeks ago she grew worse again and
despite careful nursing, devoted and
loving care, and the best medical skill
she passed away. To those who knew
her goodness of heart, loyal devotion
to duty which was like that of the old
Puritan stamp, her energetic care of
her household and her devotion to her
husband and her aged mother, will
come the thought that she hath done
what she could" and though the wish
will remain that she might have tarried
longer to bless and comfort those near
and dear, the thought will. also come
that she is free from suffering and pain
and is at rest.
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HOW THEY WE'RE REMEMBERED.
Thanksgiving Work at the City Mis-.

Thanksgiving Work at the City Mis-
sion.
In one or more ways over one hundred
and fifty families received through the
City Missions substantial aid toward a
happy Thanksgiving day. There was
very liberal response to Rev. Mr.. Moss
mans Thanksgiving letter, in addition
to which special donations We're made
to Miss Hume to meet the expense of
the Thanksgiving gifts for the mem
bers of the Mothers meeting.
There We're between forty and fifty in
dividual givers who sent either funds or
turkeys chickens meats, jellies, pies,
cake, candies, together with five large
bags of apples, potatoes, turnips, cab
bage, squash, brought by Mr.. Bagley
from the United Workers of East Ha-
ven. Besides the families provided for
directly from the Mission house, some
had been previously mentioned as usu-
al to churches, schools and to other
families desiring to make personal dis
tribution of their Thanksgiving help to
other Approval cards were also given
to those wishing them for the dstribu
ton Of the public school gifts through
the Organized Charities.
AT o'clock on Wednesday afternoon
the large Mission hall was completely
filled for the annual Thanksgiving ser
vice for the members of the Mothers
meeting. The exercises were conducted
by the Missionary pastor, Rev. Mr..
Mossman. who read the Scripture and
offered prayer. A very interesting and
helpful address was then given by Rev.
Dr. Gilbert, pastor of Trinity Methodist
church, and recently elected president
of the City Mission association. Mrs.
Arthur B. Morrill, sang very acceptably
two solos during the meeting, arrang-
ing the music so that all present joined
in this service of song.
At the close Of the service there were
distributed to the members of the
Mothers meeting, who had been regu-
lar in their attendance at the weekly
meeting throughout the year, 100 pack
ages Of articles or material useful In the
homes The arrangements for the
distribution at the Moth
ers' meeting were, as usual, in charge
of the lady missionary, Miss s. j.
Hume, assisted at the meeting or in
for it, by Mrs. Sturgess,
Mrs. Dorman, Mrs. Dayton, Mrs. Leo
pold, Mrs. Wheeler, Mrs. Shepard, Miss
Scott and others.
All funds received by either Rev. Mr..
Mossman or Miss Hume have already
been acknowledged by mail, but should
include the thanks of those who have
this year received generous Thanksgiv-
ing help, and also of the Missionary
Workers who have thereby been ena-
bled to plan more largely and literally
for those under their care.