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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
PsoBABLr ANOTHER CONFERENCE.
Expectation That Gen. Otis VIII Grant
General Amnesty.

Senerat amnesty.
Washington, April 90. Gen. Otis has
cabled the War Department that the
conference with the Filipinos termi-
mated this morning. He says that they
wanted three weeks in which to allow
their Congress to decide whether hos
tilities should cease. The proposition
was declined. The representatives re-
tired to the insurgent lines. Gen. Otis
says the insurgents are tired of fight
ing, and are no doubt seeking the best
terms.
In another cable. Gen. Otis expresses
thanks to the President for his ap-
probation of the WORK of the army in
the Philippines.
1t is stated at the War Department
that the insurgents will probably con-
fer and seek another conference with
Gen. Otis, and that the general will no
doubt grant general amnesty.
The full text of the dispatches from
Gen. Otis are as follows:
Manila, April 80. Adiutant- Cen
eral, Washington: The conference with
the insurgent representatives termi-
mated this morning. They requested a
cessation of hostilities for three weeks,
to enable them to call their Congress
to decide whether to continue the
prosecution of the war or propose terms
of peace. The proposition was de-
clined, and full amnesty was promised
on surrender. | believe the insurgents
are tired of the war, but seek to secure
terms of peace through what they de-
nominate their Representative Con-
gress Otis. y"
Manila, April ga idutant- Gen
eral, Washington The congratulations
of His ExcelIency. the President, for
which all are grateful, will be conveyed,
as directed. OTIS"
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04

Tho Washington regiment, which is
holding Taguig with three companies
of tho Twelfth Regulars. engaged u
large force of insurgents in the jungle.
The Americans lost two killed and 10
wounded.
The Filipinos have been massing at
the mouth OF the Pasig River and it is
estimated that there,are 1000 of them
now there. They have mounted two
guns lone a 3-inch Krupp-- and have
thrown number OF shells into the
American lines. The gunboat Napidan,
which is guarding the entrance to the
river, shelled a launch which was
carrying supplies.
Yesterday large force of rebels ap-
preached the town, seemingly bent
upon Turing the Americans from Cal
umpit. Three companies of the Wash
ington troops sailed from the town
and attacked the natives, and found
that they had their hands full. Two
other companies of the Washington
and three Of the Twelfth Regulars re-
inforced them, and drove back the
enemy, who removed their dead and
wounded as they retired, as usual.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
MAC ARTHUR'SFIN MARCH
Crossed the Rio Grande in a Daring
and Determined Manner.
AN lNSURGENT ATTACK REPULS LSED
Filipino Officers Make Over
lures for Peace.
AMERICANS OVERCOME BY THE HEAT

Washington, April 2s.--Geu. Otis
telegraphs the War Department this
morning that the commanding general
of the insurgents has received from the
insurgent government directions to
suspend hostilities, pending negotia-
tions for the termination Of the war,
and that insurgent staff officers are
now on the way to Manila for that
purpose. The text of Gen. Otis dis
patch follows:
manila. April %. After taking
Calumpit, ,MacArthur's division crossed
the Rio Grande River in the face of
great obstacles, driving the concen-
trated forces of the enemy back ON the
railroad two miles. Macarthur reports
that the passage on the river was n
remarkable military achievement, the
success of which is due to daring skill
and determination of Col. Funston.
Casualties slight, number not yet as
certained. "a
This morning chief OF staff from
commanding general Of insurgent forces
entered our lines to express admiration
of the wonderful feat of the American
army in forcing passage of the river,
which was thought impossible. Staff
officer reports that insurgent command
ing general has received from insur.
gent government directions to suspend
hostilities pending negotiations for the
termination of the war. staff officer
with party is now en- route to Manila
and will arrive soon. Lawton's forces
well in hand in vicinity of Angat, east
of Calumpit, where he is awaiting
supplies to be sent tomorrow. Yester-
day morning force of l,500 insur-
gents attacked troops at Taguig driven
back by Washington Regiment. Our
loss two killed. IL wounded. Otis"
The dispatch from Gen. Otis was
immediately telegraphed to President
Mckinley at Philadelphia. The officials
of the War Department believe that
the hostilities are about concluded.
FIFTY OVERCOME ny THE HEAT.
Fifty Americans were overcome by
the heat, and Col. Funston dropped
men of the Kansas regiment oheered
him enthusiastically when he went
among them.
Last night the flames of burning viii
lagos and scattered huts gave the
horizon glow as Of sunset and the
cracking of the bainboos as they
caught fire sounded like musketry in
a battle.
If the American troops were not
fighting the heat as well as the rebels,
they might pursue the natives until
they compelled them to scatter in the
mountains; but the soldiers are so
wilted that they must rest while the
insurgents have time to reoreanize. dig
new trenches and fortify San Fer
nando, where it is expected they will
attempt another battle. The matter
of the transportation of supplies also
hampers Gen. MacArthur's movements
since with the railroad cut at the
bridge over the Bagbag, it is difficult
to supply so large an army in such a
rough country.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
Pres,aenr Rsp,,sn to OTIS.

Philadelphia, Pa, April %. I'm
mediately upon receiving from Wash
ington the dispatch Of Gen. Otis,
President Mckinley sent the following
message of coneratulation and thanks
to the soldiers in the Philippines:
Philadelphia, Pa, April 2S. Otis,
Manila: Your message announcing the
achievements of MacArthur's division
and tho proposal by the insurgents of
suspension of hostilities most crafty
ing. Convey to officers and men heart
felt congratulations and gratitude for
their signal gallantry and triumph.
William Mckinley"
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
ROCh EFELBER IS MISSING.
He Had Been Serving as Captain of the Mint
United States Infantry.

United States Infantry.
Washington, May 1.-The following
cablegram has been received from Ad-
miral Dewey:
Manila, April 3d. Secretary of the
Navy, Washington: According to ap-
parently reliable information, 10 of the
Yorktown's crew, including Gilmore,
are prisoners at the insurgent head
quarters. am continuing the investi-
cation. Dewey
The War Department has received no
advices from Gen. Otis concerning the
conditions in the Philippines since
Saturday. In the two dispatches re-
ceived today, no mention is made of
the negotiations with the insurgents,
nor of any fighting.
Gen. Otis reports that Capt. Rookie
feller of the Ninth Infantry has been
missing since April 2Sth. Capt Rookie
feller was making some Investigations
about Caloocau, and has not been seen
since the date given. Some of his per-
sonal papers have been found about
two miles from Caloocan. 1t is feared
that he has been captured by some of
the insurgent bands.
Capt. Charles Nj. Rockefeller entered
the army, as private, in the Seventh
New York, in 1861. He served through
the Civil War. reaching the rank of
first lieutentant Of volunteers. He be-
came a second lieutenant in the Ninth
Infantry in 1867, and has been with
that regiment ever since. He has
always been known as good soldier,
and was graduate of the infantry and
cavalry school. He was we'll up in the
list of captains, and would have received
a majors commission in short time.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
RENEWAL OF PEA
For the Cessation of Eiostilities Pending a
Final Settlement.


Final Settlement.
New York, May 2.-The Evening
World publishes the following copy
righted cablegram:
Manila, May 2.-The insurgent
Peace Commission, which left Manila
on Saturday with Gen. Otis ultima
tum, that he would accept nothing
from the rebels but unconditional sur
render, has returned with new PROPOSE.
tions for a cessation of hostilities.
1.-The same two agents of Aguinaldo
came into camp again, under flag OF
truce, and renewed their plea for the
cessation of hostilities pending final
settlement.
g 1t is believed that the insurgent
leaders are ready to throw themselves
on the mercy of the Americans. Gen.
Otis will meet the commissioners some
time today
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
Knirnt, Of py,h,n, ua,I O..

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Knights of Pythias Hall
Co. was held Monday night and the fol-
lowing officers were elected: President,
A. j. Hyland; Secretary, Thomas
Mullan. Jr. Treasurer, Nathan Lieber-
man; Directors, A. j. Hyland. Owen
w. Everett, James Stradley, Edward
Hawke, Thomas Mullan, Jr., Nathan
Lieberman, William Simmons and E.
H Fritz
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
Tbers vii, Be No Prosecutions

G. V. White, an agent of the internal
revenue office at Washington, who has
been assisting Agent Burton in making
an investigation TO see if there were
any violations of the oleomargarine
law, said on Monday that tho work
was about completed. There will be
no prosecutions, as where people were
found to be violating the law they paid
the license and penalty.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
Drank n Pinr nrLxs.

Dover, April 49, = The 1-year-old
child of Rebecca Harris, colored, Of
CheswoId, yesterday afternoon, during
the mothers absence, won't to pan
containing lye and drank pint of the
liquid. The mother, attracted by the
child's cries, ran to the house and
found the infant in great agony. DR..
j. II. Smith was summoned, but the
child's recovery is doubtful.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
SET a ,latch to Powder.

The Italian boy who was burned
about the face and legs by an explosion
of powder Monday was Michael Caro-
of Kentmere. He was playing with
powder in tomato can, and applied a
match to it. The powder, as usual
under such circumstances, went off,
with the result as announced. Csrc
will recover.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
Gen. wheeler to marry Mrs. ohila..

A Washington correspondent of the
Philadelphia Times says that the we'd
ding of Mrs. George w. Childs and
Gen. Wheeler is an assured fact. just
what day the affair will take place is
not yet known, except to intimate
friends, the only fact which has leaked
out from parties perfectly versed in the
affair being that it will be before the
June roses bloom.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
4 FRUIrI nss ooyrEnE nENon.
Fiiipinos Wanted Three Weeks to Decide
Whether HostiIIties ShonIa CeaAe.

Manila, Philippine Islands, April 90
3 p. m.-The conference, today, be-
tween Gen. Otis and Col. Manuel
Argueleses and Lieut.. Jose Bernal, who
came from Gen. Luna under flag of
truce yesterday, to ask for a cessation
of hostilities, was fruitless, as it is
understood that the Filipino commits
sioners were given the terms upon
which the Americans will consent to
negotiate. The Filipinos admit that
they have been defeated, and it is ex-
pected that they will return with fresh
proposals from Gen. Luna.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
CABLEGRAM FROM DEWEY.
Tho Inhabitants of Guam Are Content,
Under the United States Flag.

Under the United States Flag.
Washington, May 2.-The following
cablegram has been received at the
Navy Department:
Manila, May 2.-Secretary of the
Navy, Washington: l cannot get fur
ther information concerning Gilmore
aud party now. As soon as this infor-
nation is obtained, l will telegraph.
This information reached me today.
from Guam, dated March 2Uth: The
inhabitants are quiet and contentsd
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
Fatally Poisoned by Damned Meat.

Bordentown, Nj. May 2.-The Rev.
Thomas G. Carmon died today, at
Bradley Beach, from the effect of poi
soning, caused by eating canned meat,
about a month ago. He was the pastor
of the Methodist Episcopal Church at
that place. and was son of the late
Thomas Carmon of Bordentown. Mr..
Carmon was admitted to the New Jer-
sey Conference in 1854, and was 60
years old. He was widower, and
leaves two sons and two daughters.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
stanhsa Over The Henri.

Seaford, April 90. Emerson Wiley
and Albert Allen, each l3 years of age,
while at school yesterday afternoon,
became engaged in dispute over a
trifiing matter, and Wiley was stabbed
over the heart. He is in serious con-
ditinn.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
Penslons Granted.

Kingshury Pusoy of Gumboro has
been granted renewal of pension of So
per month and Christiana Harrison of
this city has been granted an original
pension OF IS per month.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04

under the United States flag Whom
will the Glacier depart? Dewey
II is stated at the Navy Department
that the Glacier will sail from New
York, on May 10Th, for Manila.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
B. F. Sheppard,

Clerk.
pa did then and there, by means Of
premises, commit felony against
form of the act of the General
fsembly in such cases made and pro-
red, and against the peace and
entity of the State.
10 the case in which Mr.. Hegeman
charged with forgery, the first count
the presentment is as follows: THAT
nmet d. G. Hegeman, late of East
yer hundred, Kent county, on March
h, 1899, with force and arms, at the
lldred aforesaid, in the county afore-
ld' frloniously did forge the hand of
Benjamin f. Sheppard, to the
d1rsement on certain bill, then
ID there pending before the Senate Of
e State Of Delaware, and known as
Fnate bill No. 62, entitled An act
Ioyiding a penalty for the violation of
ction II of article 2 of the amended
olstitution, he. the said Benjamin
Sheppard, being then and there the
eFk of the House of Representatives,
the State of Delaware, and being
len and there duly elected and quail
as such, and, by means OF the
Femlses, did then and there commit
crime of forgery and felony against
form Of the act of the General
Ssembly in such cases made and pro-
lel, and against the peace and
entity of the State
Inc second count employees the words
ald forge and counterfeit the hand of
se BENJAMIN +. Sheppard, and did
9nlit tho crime, Of forgery and
Dny, and the third count is worded
ald counterfeit the hand of one
shlamin F. Sheppard, and did COM
the crime of counterfeiting and
IN the backs of the indictments, are
names of Secretary Of State
ushes, State Detective McVey,
iOuSe Clerk Sheppard, Senate Clerk
penney, William A. Reynolds and
epresentative Donahoe, who have
Ven summoned as witnesses.
TUE PREsENTMENT AGAINST DAVIS.
ne trst count OF the presentment
salhst representative Davis, charged
nv bribery, is as follows: "That
a'S L. Davis, late OF East Dover
BIN - hNhe Nubutyt oh foDiuhiy
'a lS99, with force and arms, at
ss Dover hundred. in the county
osesald, unlnwfully, wickedly and
s%n;auiptly devising, contriving and in
suing to tempt, seduce, bribe and
Saupt one Francis II. Lattomus, he,
nj SAD Francis Ii. Lattomus, then
p.uaere mere being member of the House
~" ,n."epresentatives of the State of Della
poS %% and duly elected and qualified as
lntn MI" and 1T then and there being the
w 81 the said Francis II. Eattomus,
pn,a ,utn member of the House of Repre-
Sa,a Ss,n''Fes, undor tho laws of said
CV CnS,Va and under tho laws of tho
h u ~ States. to vote for some person
.a .ne Office of United States Senator,
Ss,aNv In the Congress of the United
l,as,;., ls, from tho State of Delaware, to
I'M ;.nte' abuse and betray his trust,
I'M 'iolate te his duty as member OF
bV.sIa sa'a House of Representatives
Rsta, The good people of the said
wi No. the said Mark L. Davis,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
INK OF EENTS GRAND JURY
Il Members Thanked Pub
|cly by Chief Justice Lore.
! INDICTMENTS OF HEGEMAN
lev We're Found by the
|Jury's Unanimous Vote.

There We're Not More Than Five Votes
tainst the Indictmenf OF Representative
hrk l.. Davis on the Charge of Attempted
tibery Text of the Hegeman Indtct-
Ants.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
ordered to Manila.

Omaha, Neb., May 1.-Capt. Baxter,
chief quartermaster of the Department
of the Missouri, has been ordered to
duty at Manila.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
FILiPIsos WILL SEER PEACE.
They Enter Con. MaoArthur's Camp Under
a Flag of Truce and Omen NEGOTIATIONS.


Manila, April 2S-4 20 a. m.-The
Filipinos will seek peace. Col Manuel
Argueleses and Lieut.. Jose Bernal,
chief of Gen. Luna's staff. entered
Gen. MacArthur's line bearing flag
of truce. They are en- route for Manila
by train to confer with Gen. Otis
regarding terms of surrender.
THE ADVANCES WE'RE FRUIrLEss.
6.25 a. m.-The Filipino advances
for peace have been fruitless. Col.
Manuel Argueleses and Lieut.. Jose
Bernal, who came into Gen. Mac
Arthur's lines under flag of truce,
told Gen. Otis that they were repre-
sentatives of Gen. Luna, who had been
requested by Aguinaldo to ask Gen.
Otis for a cessation of hostilities in
order to allow time for the summoping
of the Filipino Congress, which body
would decide whether the people wanted
peace. Gen. Otis replied that he did
not recognize the existence of Fill
pino government.
FILIPINO FORCES DISPERSED.
$50 a. m.-At Cnlumpit, for the
first time large body OF Filipinos
attempted to face the Americans in
open ground. The Filipinos in the
trenches were dispersed, after making
ridiculously feeble Eesistance; but
Gen. Luna's brigade came upon the
field from Macabeles, on tho double
quick, the two regiments preserving a
perfect formation. The Americans from
the south bank of the river, which is
higher than tho north bank, could see
Con, Luna, mounted on black horse,
galloring frantically along the lines
and apparently exhorting his followers
to make stand. He finally succeeded
in getting them spread in an extended
line of battle, which would have done
credit to u civilized army But when
the American bullets showered thickly
among them, stirring clouds of dust
from the sandy soil, the Filipinos
again showed that no amount of drill
ing could fortify them sufficiently 10
make them face the American rifles,
aud their train puifed up the track,
with its load of dead and wounded,
in plain sight of the Americans, who
were entering the town SO closely that
the rebels barely slipped out of their
victors' hands. The Montana regiment
made q rush to capture the train,
running up the track, yelling shrilly
ard even dropping their guns in the
pursuits; but the engine backed off
hastily, leaving the bodies of six war
riors to their enemies.
Twenty Filipinos who came to meet
the conquerors, bearing white flag,
declared heartily that they were sick
of fighting, adding that food was very
short in their camps. They ate tho
army rations given to them with an
eagerness that testified TO the truth
of the latter statement.
FEARS OF BUsHwHAcKING.
Has a. m. Yesterday furnished
added proof that the United States
troops have fear of bushwhacking
that is above their fear OF battles.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04

|oyer, Arril 27.-The grand Jury
Shed its work at A. 40 O'Clock yester
afternoon, and was discharged
b further attendance at this term
court. In discharging the body,
tef Justice Lore thanked the mem
for their promptness in disposing
|the business submitted to them.
additional indictmens in cases of
htnrial bribery on snake" legis-
on were found. The grand jury was
Suimous in the two findings against
met ID. 9. Hegeman, and there
e not more than five negative votes
Ehe finding against Representative
fk l.. Davis.
PREsENTMhNTs AGAINST HEGEMAN.
he presentment against Mr.. Hege-
!, charged with tampering with a
is as follows:
THAT Emmett ID. G. Hegeman, late
|East Dover hundred, Kent county,
March 18th, 1899, with force and
bs, at the hundred aforesaid, in the
5nty aforesaid, did, with the intent
fonceal, then and there unlawfully
felnniously add an endorsement to
britain bill, then and there known
EeGate bill No. 62, entitled An act
Iyiding penalty for the violation
Section II of article 2 of the amended
bstitution, then and there pending
ire the Senate, one of the branches
fhe General Assembly of the State
Delaware, in the words and figures
owing, to wit:
lst rdg. I'd rdg.
3-l0-99.
miss. business.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
B. F. Sheppard,
Clerk.
3-13-99.
B. f. Sheppard.

B. F. Sheppard,
Clerk.
b did then and there, and thereby,
limit felony against the form of
act Of General Assembly in such
rs made and provided. and against
reace and dignity OF the State.
That Emmett ID. Q. Hegeman, late
East Dover hundred. in the county
resaid. on March 18th, 1899, with
fe and arms, at East Dover hun
d, 10 the county aforesaid, did then
there unlawfu,ly and feloniously
| an endorsement to certain bill,
IN and there known as Senate bill
81, entitled An act providing n
lalty for the violation of section II
article 2 of the amended Consti
ion, then and there pending before
Senate, one of the branches of the
neral A Assembly of the State of Della
re, in the words and figures follow
!, to wit:
Passed
B. F. Sheppard,
Clerk.
3-13-99.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-12-28
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Slowly, but surely, and withal regret
fully, Anna Allen reached the conclusion
that there must be radical change in
the domestic situation and the sooner the
better. The LIST of January was but
few weeks ahead, when the climax of en-
durance came as the last straw upon
overburdened sensibilties. She noted on
her memory's diary the New Year as the
day for the turning of a new page in the
marital experience of Anna and John AL
lem.
ton was a mo, her-in-law. Not that An
ma objected to the fact that her hus-
bands mother enjoyed good health, With
every prospect of a long life. Oh, mol
Mrs Allen was a good woman and an
exceedingly devoted parent, duly consid-
crate of the necessities of her sons wife
as well as her son. When John Allen