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auARTER OF A MILLION
Goes Up in Flames-A Number o.
Firms wiz Suffer.

Firms VIII Suffer.
PHILADELPHIA. April ga fire,
which started on the top floor OF J. w.
Mccausland's paper spool manufactory
at 227 Church street. tonight, spread
TO adjoining property, and before the
flames had been gotten under control
ala damage to the extent Of about $780,
600. From the McCausland building,
only the two upper floors OF which were
damaged. tho nre spcrad to the nine
gt1r, Trick building In the rear, on FIJI
Bcrt s.r,et. used by John and James
Bob-ou. manufacturers of carpets, as a
warehouse Tor the storage OF wooiens
ma c7rpet This buildl1g was form.
crly used as % sugar refinery and nll OF
IA" nine floors WHrr thoroughly Altu-
rnfel with urer 'ad EoIIs7 8. ara the
lumef spread quickly 90 Cvery n0or
mo DubsGns' loss win h' ubout $780,
600 covered 10y insurance. McCaus-
laud'f lofg WIN be- about 5000, partly
Insured Fisher brown a Co, whole
yalr dealers ~ CfluuwJre, No 225
church sire t. ard Fleming 8 Chapman,
wholesale deIlCrs In fp0ol cotton, Nos.
2gg and 23i, suffered TO the cXtont OF S25,-
900 by-wuler,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-04-26
PLAGUE DISAPPEARS
From the Hawaiian Island, Accord
ing to Jato Reports.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, April 25-
The steamer Australia, from Honolu-
lu. brings the following ndvlces TO the
Associated Prcsss, dated April II:
The plague seems to have entirely
disappeared and the United States
consul issued the FIRST clean bill OF
health To n vessel departing from here
since December y. to the schooner
Bertha Miner which sailed for Puget
Sound
No new cases had been reported
from tha othor Islands. Surgeon Car
michael dsgltH tha report that there
had been a large number " deaths
from plague on the lalHnd ~ HnluhuL
Recent deaths thnra resulted from
other Causes No general crusade had
been begun against the rats which
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-04-26
OTHER COUNTRIES
Becoming Interested in the Attitude
of the United States Toward Tur,
key-Naturalized American Arme-
..innn stnrrnh


of the United States Toward Turs
key-Naturalized American Arme-
mans Stopped.
CoNsTANTINoFLE, April 25.-In
view of the steps taken by the
United States government in regard
to the claims arising out Of the Arme-
Man massacrcs. the embassies Of Great
Britain, France. Austria, Italy and Ger
many have asked their governments for
Instructions as to their similar claims.
The promulgation Of the trade author
IzinE the rebuilding OF the American
structures burned at Kharput and the
enlargement OF the Roberts college ls
regarded as showing clearly the desire
OF the Yildiz Kiosk to be agreeable TO
the United States In the hope that the
latter will not press for the payment OF
the indemnity. The United States gov
ernment, however. has no Intention OF
abandoning its claim.
Missionaries viii Continue,
The American legation has also sue
ceeded in obtaining permission for the
continued working by American mis-
sIonaries of the hospital at Kakarich,
which the authorities have been trying
10 shut up on the pretcXt that certain
local regulations had not been OBJ
served
The American vice consul at Alex
andrcttn, Or. Walter f. Walker was
recently prevented by the police from
shipping two naturallZed American
Armenians, who we're on their way to
the United States, on the ground that
they originally left their native coun-
try surreptitiously. The legation to-
day called the attention Of the porte to
the AFFAIR. and orders were sent TO Alex
andretta to permit the embarkatlon OF
the Armenlans. The report OF the vice
consul is awaited at the legation in or
der to determine II there are grounds
~ dovno rdiur reDarutlOn.
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LONDON, April 25.-Thewar office has
issued Lord Roberts list Of casualties
prior to the occupation Of De Vets
Dorp, showing that Captain Denny, Of
the Thirteenth Hussars, was killed, and
that a captain, two ileutenants and .
men were wounded. Captain Prother9.
who was wounded at Kareofontein, has
eipca Had
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Mu,t he subiects Of the Grown.

CAPE TOWN, April 25.-The Angll.
can archbishop here has written a LETT
ter to Sir Alfred Miner, In which he
expresses the conviction, in the Gb-
sence OF an official statement by the
church of England, that enduring peace
cannot be secured while the South Afri-
can republics retain their independence.
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Mnvnmcnts Of Steamships.

SOUTHAMPTON - Arrived; Lahn,
New York via CherbourE, for Bremen.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Pennsylva-
MIA, New York via Plymouth, for Hams
burg.
Observation-Disclosures: wcrra, New
York for Naples and Genoa.
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ommendlng an Introduction OF prison
made goods. and Mr. smythe also dis
sents from n recommendation fixing
eight hours for a days work for prls-
Onerg
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-04-26
BOERS FLEE
in HASTE OUT
OF WEPENER.
Colonel Dalgsty Relieved by the
Forces of General Brabant-The
British Evacuate BushOf.
ENGLISH NOT 50 SUCCESSFUL
Elsewhere and the HonOrs Appear
to be Even = Kelley-Kenney's
shrewd Move Intercepted.

LONDON. April 25.-The war office
has issued the following from Lord
Roberts, dated BiOemfOnteih, April IS,
1926 p. M:
"The enemy retired from in front Of
wepener last night and this morning
fed northeastward along the Lady
brand road. Their number was be-
tween 1000 and 5000"
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LONDON, April GA special dis
patch from Pretoria dated Tuesday
that the Beers have re-occupled Boshof
the British retiring.
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CAPE TOWN, April 26.-Thursday--
The relief of Col. Dalgety was accom-
pllshed by General Bradant.
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Tho temperature yesterday as observed
by c. Sohncpf druEgiai, corner OF Market
and Fourteenth streets. was as follows:
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Wnnther Forecnat for TO.day

For Ohio and Western Pennsylynnia--
Fair Thursday: threatening Friday
warmer In northern portion; fresh east
crly winds.
Friday, eastcrly winds.
The Daily Texarkanian. [volume] (Texarkana, Ark.) 1894-1906, 1900-01-01
A Picture

l see fl { ced youth of gent
h art, led by false ambition
t. unholy shrines. His quest i
ease and drowsy content. l sre hin
led into pleasures halls, whrr,
smooth-toDgued Hattery discounts
sincerity and where haven.louk !
faith is checked by down-cast doubr
where innocence is continually
smirched with evil, aud where sci
indulgence with is a siren to charm
to seduce a d bet ay | see him r
Yelling in mad carnivals of Joy, i
vanities which led him, as c epatr
led Antony, to desperation aud d,
spair, see him turning his bac
upon the sacred influences of HON
and wandering into dives of sin.
see the battle raging within hi
heart, temptation hushing Tn
voice of conscience and leading hin
an unwilling captive. l see mob
impulses mount the ramparts
hope, only to be swept from to,
field by the sin-pointed darts O.
vice. l see the sweet spirit of h
mother lowering like gracious an
g-l near, but her face is lost in tn
Wreathless of sins battle smoke an,
her gentle voice is unheard Sin the
tumult and the shout" Pleasure,
entrance for day, lull him as wer'
the sailors of Ulysses by Gree
char rs; but conscience awakes to
ruin and regret, The flower that il,
the morning was fragrant and
sweet lies dried and whithered al
his feet, its petals torn. -Selecteo.
The Daily Texarkanian. [volume] (Texarkana, Ark.) 1894-1906, 1900-01-01
THE GREAT . sI0EVTIAL C'M-
PMGN OF 1920.

The wars OF Am RIGA have, heretofore
settled affairs Of state. Great questions OF
policy, Of national motives and national
conclusions have been answered as soon
as the battle smoke cleared away, and the
victor realized his victor The War with
Spain Is unlike It's predecessors. Il has not
answered questions, but created
problems which may not be solved lightly,
These problems are being formula ed by
the polical parties, and before they can be
definitely sett ed at the ballot box It Is
necessary that the people be informed in
regard to the situation. he result OF the
campaign OF 1000 will make broad mark
upon the page OF history; it viii doubtless
establish the policy OF the great Republic
of America for quarter of a century 1t
is vastly important, therefore, that ev-
cry citizen shall study the situation
through that best OF mediums, a great
newspaper The most reliable newspaper,
the best newspaper, is The Semi Weekly
Republic, which affords a comprehensive
view of the political situation In all its
bearings. It publishes the new news. The
semi Weekly Republic is Democratic pa
per, but It Oifer to its readers the news
regarding all the political parties, and this
without prejudice. 1t is a iafr newsp per
its telegraph and cable news service has
been proved 20 be tine best employed by a
modern paper, Its special features are uu-
surpassed. 1t is the newspaper for the
reader who has not access to daily pa
per.
news features, art, and literature COM
bine to make The Republics Sunday
magazine a specially attractive weekly
magazine. The hali-tOne Illustrations
printed in this magazine surpass any
thing ever attempted by a newspaper.
These products OF photography are worth
the price OF the paper. Special articles by
trained writer's on the news and the sub
jects engaging the public attention are
prepared Tor The Republics Sunday Maga-
zine. distinctly useful and attractive
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times, the ladies lind the fashion page a
delight. Indeed, The Republics Sunday
1agazine appeals to very member OF the
family.
Inc subscription price of the semi
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Both papers are NOW being offered at the
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secure this low rate both must be ordered
and paid for at the same time.
Address all orders to THE REPUBLIC,
st. Louis. Mo.
The Daily Texarkanian. [volume] (Texarkana, Ark.) 1894-1906, 1900-01-01
ERE OF cnARoE,

Any adult suffering from cold settled
OH the breast, bronchitis, throat or lung
troubles OF ahy nature, who will cali at
Smith Erug c will be presented with a
sample bottle Of BOscbee's German Syrup
free Of charge, Only one bottle given to
one person, and none to children without
order yrom parents.
No throat or lung remedy ever had such
a sale as Boschee's German Syrup in ali
parts of the civilized world Twenty years
ago millions OF bottles we're given away,
and your druggists will tell you its success
was marvellous. It is really the only
Throat and Lung Remedy endorsed by
physicians. One rs cent bottle will cure
or prove its value. Sold by dealers in all
civilized countries,
The Daily Texarkanian. [volume] (Texarkana, Ark.) 1894-1906, 1900-01-01
vor over ulIJy years

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
has been used for over fifty years
by millions of mothers for their
children while teething, with per
feet success. 1t sootbes the child,
softens the gums, allays all pain,
cures wind colo and is the best
remedy for diarrh@a, 1t is pleas
ant to the taste. Sold by druggists
in every part of the world. Twenty
FIVE cents bottle. It's value is in
calculable. Be sure and ask foi
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, ano
take no other kind i-b-B !,
The Daily Texarkanian. [volume] (Texarkana, Ark.) 1894-1906, 1900-01-01
Nuw ia thH Tima.

In the interest Of your own welfare, now
is the time to enIighten yourself as TO the
best place, and to begin providing for your
next summers comfort and pleasures.
With this In view, consider the matchless
climate, the grandeur OF scenery and the
numerous resorts OF Colorado.
Drop postal to w. p. Sterley, A.. q, ?.
Denver Road" at re. Worth, Texas, and
YOU will be provided with exhaustive aud
magniflceniIy Illustrated literature With
out expense. 1l-lC
The Daily Texarkanian. [volume] (Texarkana, Ark.) 1894-1906, 1900-01-01
He Knows whereof He Writes.

An editor prints his paper 10 Civ
his patrons the news of the day an.
tor the money there is in it. He i.
presumed to know of what he write
and he generally does. When ht
writes as he does in the Leader Cou
rier, Osceola Mills, Pa, without fe,
or hope of reward, that "Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy acts magical
and we have found none better i
our household. If you have coug
try it, it may be accepted as al
honest expression, worthy of Gre
dence. For sale by Smith Drug c
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Gaining a Wide Reputation.

AS a cure for rheumatism Cham
berIain's Pain Balm is gaining a
wide reputation D. B. Johns on
of Richmond Ind has been troubled
With that aiment since 1862 In
speaking of it he says; ~ never
found ANYTHING that would relieve
me until | used ChamberIain's Pain
Balm / acts like magic with me
Ny foot was swollen and panied me
very much but one good application
of Pain Balm relieved me-. For
sale by Smith Drug Co.
The Daily Texarkanian. [volume] (Texarkana, Ark.) 1894-1906, 1900-01-01

TO Our Friends and Pgtrons; The
Texarkana Troy Steam Laundry
desires to thank you one and all for
the liberal patronage Of the past
year, aud asks a continuance there
Of Our Laundry speaks for itself.
With best wishes for Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year,
we remain, verV spcctfully,
MRs NJ FRASER 10 FAMILY.
The Daily Texarkanian. [volume] (Texarkana, Ark.) 1894-1906, 1900-01-01
What to Get For New Years.

No need to perpIex your head
about that but 90 to Chas, 5. Err.
ber's and he will solve the problem.
He has thousands of beautiful
things that are quite suggestive.
The Daily Texarkanian. [volume] (Texarkana, Ark.) 1894-1906, 1900-01-01

One hundred one gallon cans and
two hundred half gallon cans "RED
BIRD New Orleans molasses re-
ceived Saturday. We will order
again in few days. LAMBETH n
MARLBOROUGH, 8 10
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ncnutx In nIood doom.

Clean blood means clean skin. M
Beauty without IL. C0scarets Candy Cothar
Tic clean your blood and keep y clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm
purtes from the S PYdy SSegn SodSSy y
md that eiekly bilious complexion by takiAp
Casoarots, .--beauty for ten cent?, Is drug
givte. utifsluvtfvn guaranteed, NO, 20oytts,
The Daily Texarkanian. [volume] (Texarkana, Ark.) 1894-1906, 1900-01-01

A beautiful complexion is an Imposslblllty
without good pure blood, the sort that
only exists IN connection with good dlges-
ton, u healthy liver aud bowels Kurl's
Clover Ropt Tea acts directly on the bow
cls, liver and kidneys Koepng them In
p rfcct health Price % cts, und 81 cts.
Sold by Williams 81 Williams
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Seamless, stainless, and
double sole and heel hose,
Zoe, at DeLamar's. 210 E.
Broad.
YOU TRY 1T.

II Shtlohs Cough and Consumption Cure
which is sold for TIE small price OF % cts,
so cts. and 500, does not cure take the
bottle back and we will refund your mon
ey. SO d for over fifty years on this guar
antee. Price % cts. and 80 cts.
Sold bv Williams e. Williams.
The Daily Texarkanian. [volume] (Texarkana, Ark.) 1894-1906, 1900-01-01

Muddy complexion, Nnupeatlng breath
como from chronic constipation. kar's
Glover Root Too Is ap absolute cure and
has been sold Tor lllty years on an abs0lut
gu rantco, Prices eng, nnl 30 cts,
SUD rs Williams u Williams.
The Daily Texarkanian. [volume] (Texarkana, Ark.) 1894-1906, 1900-01-01

The Hunter transfer and Storage
Co., have the only safe and conven'
lent rooms in the city, for storage
of your furniture or piano. We
are prepared TO store goods OF any
kind.
The Daily Texarkanian. [volume] (Texarkana, Ark.) 1894-1906, 1900-01-01
rrLL YruR slsT R

Eupiou oil is the best on the
market,
The Daily Texarkanian. [volume] (Texarkana, Ark.) 1894-1906, 1900-01-01

Call on the Artist Supply Co., for
your kodak supplies. They hacdle
the Eastman Finn l2-l4
The Daily Texarkanian. [volume] (Texarkana, Ark.) 1894-1906, 1900-01-01
.Phuuu IN. I52 WEST BROAD
A Poor Judge Of Meat

Should always be sure to buy his supplies
from the butcher who Is an expert Judge
and who knows how to cut II up scientifl.
cally, so that 1t will be tender, Juicy and
nourishlng Our knowledge Of meats and
are not plgs--we only want reasonable
profit on our goods.
The Daily Texarkanian. [volume] (Texarkana, Ark.) 1894-1906, 1900-01-01

1t rosts with you whether you continue the -EEzws
neryo.killing tobacco habit. NO.1O'HAGtgN Ia Nv
removes the desire for tobacco wiJhr~ n lA 4t.f ~
9%i aSySss ms SsJ
storoa lost manhood, gcfpkN, W n ME-, 900 boxes
mnkoe you strong ~ vbWIAVlbS sold, 400, 900
NndpocEot. 20 eEs,A y " " no TO lsAg from
book Ian gA,gb Nv your own druggist who
M EN n / fNfAss will vouch forus. Take itwith
aaH1A d1 sAvFJr6 VIII patiently, pewlqtontly one
ty9lfA WI NArN box Si, usually curee 9bo6cs, $3.50
NlANkv ~ guaranteed TO cure, or w0 refund money,
up Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago, Montreal, New York
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-12-21
i RAL.LYlNe HIS ARMY.

TuDE Flu Slang in Complete Control Of
n, -. '!55 Affairs In China. <. -sl.,.g5 !,
I: LONDON, Dec. ia Peking dispatch
TO The Pail Mall Gazette, dated Dec
is, says: !" ss.l = a.
The situation has not improved by
the representatives of the powers
having reached an agreement, as the
scope Of the negotiations is limited and
the effect is neutralized. The allies
have neglected to close the arsenals
and factories at Hankow and Shan &
and have failed to check the transmits
sion Of supplies Of ammunition of
the Chinese. .Tung Fuh Slang thus
has every opportunity; Of rallying and
.equipping his army. He has secured
the position Of dictator, terrorizes the
empress and controls the whole move.
ments Of troops. Tt will be necessary
to give the military operations of tho
allies a wider area. ~ %Z.,. l. :.
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oovERNM ZEN Is DIVINE RS lP.

lEinn ssssa Railruad Com = isslon - -
IN "A s,8ggS ord - Faynring ~. M
\ $ST. Paul, Dec 10. The Minnesota
;3railroad u com mission 10 on record a.
favoring goyern ment control Of rail.
roads. In I ppiement 70 IA report o 2, I
a few days ago il say 4: IA
! 1--WE are convinced that the only
remedy for those discri ions. from.
which the various business interests
suffer, that will prove adeq nate and
suff1cient, 1T the same time that ~ Will.
not prove urdensome TO private prop
erty interests. is pub bic ownership and
opera tion Sof railroads Whether this
end should be sought within the limits
and iurisdictio Of the state il a guess
ton for future sidaration, resting
largely upon the action taken BY our ~
federal auth critics. 5s.t IA.
II the way opens to federal control,
then the state might escape the duty ct
undertaking the enterprise for itself.
On the other hand, II, as seems obvi-
GUS, federal control ID : remedy too
remote to enter ito immedi Late calcular
lions, tho question arises q 40 not only
tho powers, legal and practical, Of the
state, to engage In this public business
on its own account. but also, 81 ito duty
to the varied interests Of its citizens. !"
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-12-21
IMPORT DUTY ON WHEAT.

Agrarian Party Of Germany Usinx Its
III. Influence In That Direction. II
WASHINGTON. Dec. 10. The Agrarian
party in Germany, having successfully
brought about a law at the last session
Of the reiohstag prohibiting. in effect,
the importation Of American canned
meats. is now using its powerful inf1u.
ence to increase heavily the import du-
ties on all grains entering the empire.
notably of wheat, reports United
States Consul Dierdereck at Bremen to
the state department.. The aim Of the
Agrarians, according to the consuls is
to make Germany entirely independent
of all countries for it's breadstuffs and
food supplies: It is difficult to see.
says Mr.. Diederich, chow the proposed
national legislation can have any other
effect in the long run than to enhance
the price Of the daily bread, SO needful
to every man. woman and child in this
country" =,- J.. ,>~. ~ ..... ,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-12-21
THEY : FEAR NO DELAY.

Nay and Paunoefnss Confer Regarding
Peking Agreements.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-Secretary
Hay had u conference during the
morning with Lord Pauncefote, the
British ambassador, devoted solely to
the Chinese situation. The result was
to clear up. 30 far az that can be 40.
complained in Washington, some OBJ
SECURITY as to the Picking agreement,
and, unless unexpected opposition
comes from some other source. neither
the state department. nor the British
embassy has any reason to apprehend
further delay in the contamination of
the agreement. - =.
A misunderstan ding appears to exist
90 to the British attitude, according to
officials here. So far from holding out
for more severe terms and harsher
measures generally, it is stated that
the British government is in thorough
accord with our own policy, % devel-
oped in the latest Picking negotiations
and the exchanges that have taken
place between Secretary Hay and Lord
Pauncefote. The United States gov.
eminent itself has taken every precau.
ton. in making it, contribution to the
agreement, to insure its binding force
and 81 no time has the British govern
ment sought to 60 beyond the state de-
partment In the terminology proposed
for the agreement. 1.,,55y, ne &<5%e&s55S.s,s
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-12-21
TELEGRAPHlC BREvlTlEs.

Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal,
the Canadian high commissioner. has
been installed as lord rector Of Aber-
deem. ~ q @Ettjt' ~ 4, ~. ! +
\ Charles q Francis Of New York has
been nominated by the president to be
envoy extraordinary and minister plen-
ipotentiary to Greece. ~ .,,' ,,,,:.. i. -
Associate Supreme Court Judge J. G.
Ludlow, ex-governor Of the state OF
New Jersey, died at his residence in
New Brunswick, N. j. &$ 49,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-12-21
Secretary Hay and Lord Paun-
cefote Working Together I.
Il. for Harmony. . N

LONDON. Dec. 19.-.'3reat Britain 4
proposed alterations in the preamble Of
the joint note have been practically ac.
oepted BY all the powers" says the
Picking correspondent Of The Daily
Mail. wiring Monday. .'Both France
and Japan, whose support was regarded
as doubtful, have signed 4..-.. -:
Only the attitude Of the United States
remains az yet not clearly defined, but
the acquiescence Of Americ~, is antici-
|pated. and it is probable. the joint note
will be completed and delivered to the
Chinese plenipotentiaries within three
or four days. .a,s' ,,&
The German minister warmly sup
ported the British proposal T.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-12-21
EGrentest se Z MnintnIn,iet d.

LONDON, Dec. 19.-Mr. Choate, the
United States am bassador, had q long
conference regarding the Chinese stu
alton with the secretary of state for
foreign affairs, the Marquis Of Lans.
downe, and subsequently Mr.. Henry
White, secretary Of the United States
embassy, paid a visit to the foreign
Office. The greatest secrecy is main.
tanned as to the outcome Of these con:
sultations. NJ s. .t h ts Y ". E-.33Z. N -
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-12-21
Americans Lost Three wounded.

MANILA, Dec. 19.-Lieutenant Her.
bertL Evans of the Forty-fourth vol.
unteer infantry regiment. with 30 men,
attacked on Dec. II several hundred
bolomen and SO insurgents armed with
rifles, occupying an intrenched posi.
ton at Tonoxigan, island Of Cebu. The
Americans had three men wounded
and the enemy lost 12,men killed and
many wounded. 80 - :, e.