Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-12-08
SAN MARoELrxA, o.t. s, 1900.


thought of they snsAked into the sur
rounding yards and houses and ct .
given signal began throwing tremeu-
dous volleys into the quarters OF the
tired soldiers. who though taken by
surprise displayed GOODNESS aud waited
TO see ~ the enemy would appear on
the plaza. Consi derable difficulty was
experienced in getting acr oss to the fir
ing line by s rgt. Turner's Section,
around the Quarters OF which the bul-
let's were falling like so much hail but
they fiuslly managed to cross under
the heavy fire and took their places.
Fortunately no one was hit.
BULLETS FIRED Low.
The bullets were low and we'll direct.
ed, the short iron field stove was psn.
etrsted through and through as well
as boiler and baking pan.
The insurrection seems to have start
ed anew with greater interest.
On the South line at Sims q b,t-
alton composed of 90 men each from
Company IL" 18th and Company "I"
57th RegimeDs OF Infantry 100 in all
attacked the Freneh MAstizo General
Osiles who had 500 rifleman situated
in almost impregnable mountain re-
cesses. 1t appears according to sc-
counts that the enemy had been badly
uuderestimsted and in water waist
deep the Americans were met by a
terrible fire.
MANY Kn LED AND WOUNDED.
Captain Mitchell and o Corporal of
the 10Th Infantry and % enlisted men
were killed or missing and 10 wound.
ed. The Americans were forced to re-.
tire for reinforcements and the gun
boat Florida shelled the hills till the
enemy retired out of range and unfurl.
ed Filipino fis2 on the trenches.
Two American prisoners were res
cued by the command Ascending to
the Manila TIMES say that Aguin aldo
was faid to be in communication with
the Democratic candidate for Presi-
dent Of the United States who urges
him Co fight until after his election.
and that their (the Fillpino's) friends
In a merica would arm them with ar.
tiilery as they had already done with
small arms.
FILIPINO ATTACKED THEM,
The enemy attacked II men at wag-
on guard of the oath Infantry q few
miles from San Isidrode Guerra Eslja,
The small dets chment put up a good
fight but was scattered by overwhel.
ming numbers and five men killed or
captured. An officer with 40 men
went to the rescue but was also forced
to retire.
An expedition was finally organized
and sent out against the enemy which
hastily drove them of All of the ID
were from Co. @, 24th Infan Cry.-Ma.
Mia Times.
The en- my attacked Guiguinto in
Pampanga Province, where 40 men of
the ISed Infantry are stationed. The
garrison laid low till ths enemy Was in
close range then poured in several dead
ly volleys. The Insurgents hastily re-
treated leaving eight dead on the field
among whom was recognized two we'll
known Amigos (friends) to the Ameri-
cans.-lManila Times.l
WAS IN RICHMOND ONCE.
Mr.. Edward Barnes who was arrest
ed in connection with the Policem an
Austin murder case and when the ed.
itor OF the PLANET, Rev. w. +. Graham
ana Mr.. b. P. Vsndervali gave such
valuable assistance is now q member
OF Co. o, 25th infantry and sends his
best regards to his friends.
Mr.. Henry Oroton of Co. T.. 26th
Infantry is desirouc Of receiving an
swers from his parents to his many
letters.
STAyr CORRESPONDENCE.
Now IL she slime 30 advertise. Mr..