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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-27
FIGHTING THE FILPINos.
Sergeant Writes of Desperate Bat
tie at CatubiE,

BALTIMORE. Aug. 27-Edward
Burke, s31 South Cannon Street. has re-
ceived q letter from Hartin Shields, a ser
geant Of Company H, Forty-third Infantry.
in the Philippines.
Sergeant Shields writes: out of 1G5
men in cur company that sailed with US
We have but sixty-four left, twenty-five
being killed in action, ten wounded il ac-
ton, and the other six being sick Our
company has been in six fights The most
desperate fight of Company was at Catu-
big I was in command in the absence of
Lieutenant Sweeney who was at CaIboyog.
had IhiTty-one men with me. For four
days We were lying in wait fer an attack
April IS the small steamer Laguan arrived
with orders recalling me 10 Laguan
turned the garrison over TO Sergeant
George, OF Vermont. with all orders ana
particularly explained to him about Chi
nos coming in with reports that We were
TO be attacked, ard left that afternoon
after bidding all the boys good-by rot
knowing that I should never see some Of
them again. The most desperate fight was
on Easter Sunday. when Lieutenant Swee-
ney and small detachment were ambush
ed.
On Easter Sunday morning an attack
was made on the barracks. For three days
ana nights THIS small detdchInent stood OF
the enemy, killing about zee FiIipiEos, not
one of our men being hit. On he fourth
day the enemy's artillery set fire to the
barracks and our men had to get out. With
4 desperate dash they charged the enemy
nearest the river, eighteen of our men
falling, The remaining thirteen reached
the bank of the river and hastily dug
trench. In this position they lay two days.
fighting all the time. Several times they
SIX n surrender ny an
who was leading the Filipinos but VOL
ley was their only answer. One man had
been killed and two wounded in the trench
es when the news reached Catubig. Lieu
tenant Sweeney had to fight every inch of
the ground to the relief II is estimated
that 600 men were in the attacking party,
800 being killed
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-27
CoIer'~ Only Hope.-A

CoIer's Only Hope.-ApparentIy there
is just one gIimmer of hope for the Hon
Bird s C9IeT in the New York situation
That is that Hugh Mclaughlin has refused
TO take hand in the fight against the
comptroller In Kings county the Coler
forces viii make a hard fight for recogni-
ton in the primaries tomorrow The CoIer
leaders are reported 10 regard IS great
victory the reported decision of McLaugh-
lin to remain absolutely neutral and give
COler chance to work out his own saliva
ton 1t is known that James Shevlin. Sen.
ator McCarren, and other anti-Coler men
in Kings have urged Mclaughlin to throw
his powerful influence against the comp
troller, but it is declared that "the old
man. has told them to go ahead and beat
Coler If hey can, ana has likewise told
Coler and his friends to go ahead and win
if they can On the whole however, Nc
Laughlin : neutrality must be considered a
decided Giscourag cement for Hill. because
heretofore the Sage of Wolferts Roost has
been abb TO command the services of Nc
LaugEitn in all Of his important enter
pTises. On the principle that
defeat of Hill means defeat of
Golfer, it cannot be seen that there is much
comfort in the outlook for the comptroller
Governor is cannot yet be stated with any
degree of accuracy. Apparently the Hon.
William Fleming Mackey has been dropped
from their list; though as it is known that
he was their first candidate, it would not
be surprising if they trot him out again at
Just the opportune moment at the Sara
toga Convention. 1t is regarded as prob
able that the Croker and Murphy people
will make q great show of looking for
new man. from now until the crucial mo-
ment at the State Convention, and then
brlng forward with a rush the man they
have wanted from the start If this be
Maekay, it is feared that the party will go
into the fight for the redemption of New
York with one OF its weakest men. But.
then. as the Republicans will have previ-
ously nominated Lobbyist OdeII for Gov
ernor, it is argued that Democrat even
as weak as Mackey is alleged to be ought
10 stand an excellent chance, provided he is
supported by an efficient organization.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-27

According to Senator Culberson, during
the late session OF Congress, the Senate
twice called upon President Mckinley for
an accounting in connection with the wal
emergency fund. amounting TO fifty million
dollars, placed in his hands for legitimate
uses Just before the outbreak of the Span
ish war. In each case, it is said, the re-
quest for information was ignored. As
much of the fund in question as well as
other funds, is understood to have been
spent IN whitewashins Russell A Ager
and the rotten beef contractors, and in
paying the extravagant salaries and ex-
peuses of useless commissions of all sorts
and descriptions, failure to comply with
the reasonable desire of the Senate to
know what became of the money does not
look very well II was the first time in
the history of the country that any Presi-
dent ever refused to honor such a demand
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-27
POLITICAL NOTES AND GOSSIP.

viii Stay East.-Though no formal
announcement OF the interesting fact has
been made, still it is known that Mr.. Han
ma has decided to remain in the East IN
I'll near the close of the campaign. The
significance of this is obvious, and reveals
even to the Democratic managers a condi
ton which few of them thought possible a
month ago. Leading Republicans have been
saying for months that Mr. Bryan had
gained more strength in the East than in
the West during the past two years, and
this fact has been recognized by Democrats
who have studied the situation. But it was
not believed by them that Mr. Bryan had
gained or would gain sufficient strength
in this region 20 cause the Republican man
ayers the alarm that is now making them
bestir themselves. Ii is possible that Mr.
Hanna's decision to maintain his head
quarters in New York fer an indefinite pc
Rod is due not so much to the uncertainty
in that State as TO the uncertainty in 9th
er localities on this side of the Alleghenies
For example Maryland West Virginia
ard Delaware. These States have seven
teen votes in the Electoral CoIlege-a re-
sEactable total in contest that is to be
close The Republican poll Of Indiana
shc-,s that that State is almost certain TO
so for Bryan. The four States represent
a probable change in the Electoral College
of thirty-two votes in favor OF the Demo-
crats-only sixteen short Of the change
necessary to give MT. Bryan the victory
Twelve of this number are in sight IN
Kentucky The problem then. is reduced
to the simple proposition of Mr.. Bryan
holding on to the vote he received iii 1895
and picking up somewhere along the line
four more in addition to those practically
assured in MARYLAND. West Virginia, Della
ware and Kentucky. He may get these
in Minnesota or Wisconsin-one or both.
Or it is possible for him TO sweep Illinois
In this latter event he could lose States
like Kansas and Wyoming-maybe with
Washington thrown inland still win the
Presidency without New York's thirty
six votes. 1t is suspected that it IS this
situations which has caused Mr.. Hanna to
devote himself with much energy to the
condition on this side of the Alleghenies.
Without Maryland. West Virginia, and
Delaware it is probable that Mr.. McKin-
ley will be defeated. He can look after
these States better from New York than
from Chicago. While pretending TO be
terribly frightened over New York State
Mr.. Hanna can be doing some very effee-
tive work in the three States named, and
il is likely that he viii do this while the
Democratic managers are jubilating over
the prospects in New York unless they
have a care.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-27

From the Youths companion9

tFrom the Youths Companion
Every kind of glass at sufficiently high tenn
perature, says Prof Carl Barus must eventually
show complete soluhlity in water Under pres
sure glass dissolves in water heated to 40 de-
grees Fahrenheit. Sea water more than about
600 feet beneath The surface Will remain liquid
at that temperature and if it penetrates the
earths crust where the temperature is equally
high, 1t will, apart from the pressure, liquefy
the sihcates or CLASSY rocks Prof BaTrus con-
cludes that at depth of about five miles silicates
IN contact with water are virtually fluid and
that the level Of aqueous fusion in the earth is
Ave times nearer the surface than is that Of
igneous fusion.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-27
The VI Prs in London.
From NIacmilIan,s Narazine !

1t is scarcely too much to say that save for an
occasional visit TO the theatre, following a din
ner at some restaurant, which is the vogue OF
the moment, a fete at the Botanical OF an IL
Illumination South Kensington, the peoples
representatives have caused to bring their fami
lies to London The expense OF "a town house
has almost entirely disappeared from the mem
Der of Pariiament's seasonal outlay; he himself
has a room in Suffolk Street, Pail Mall or in
the still more modest precinct of Buckingham
Gate. Feminine pressure may constraip him to
sanction a trip to London by those who bear
his name They are then deposited for night
or two in some corner of the Suffolk Street pied
a terre, at some lodging of 4 legs masculine or
der, beneath the roof OF friends or reia-
tive's domicile in town
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-27
Poor Refurns

II tVIIt tiV NV iUEk HUIIuy
The Treasury Department is willing to "own
up to an expenditure of Sls6, SIS, 900 on the
Philippine var account
The War Department admits the death of 2,2G0
soldiers and the woundi,lg OF 2.073 more. And
for what? Our entire eSpcrts to the Philippines
last year We're oIy 50 640,O0o and thr>afourths OF
this was of articles for The, consumption of our
Army. The entire imports from the islands for
a year VIII not equal The receipts from Europe
a. this port III good steamer day.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-27
The Lesson of Indiana.

The New York World" has a special
despatch from Indianapolis today which
states that careful poll by the Repubh-
can State Committee just completed,
shows that Indiana is Democratic by
eighteen thousand majority Naturally.
there is panic at the local trust headQuar-
tiers and word has been sent out to the
faithful to line up on the beach and stem
the tide Old King Knut tried the same
dodge but he tried it solus. The Hoosier
Republican managers hope that a whole
string OF spellbinders may have better
luck. incidentally. we are informed, an
agonizing appeal has been made to Hanna
in New York 10 forward a liberal supply of
the yellow literature with which the State
has been saved before in time of emer-
gency.
Much of the Republican trouble in In
diana is said TO centre in the gas belt
counties where the trusts reign supreme,
and where the wholesale shutting down of
industrial plants during the past year for
the purpose of restricting production and
enhancing prices has thrown large num-
bers of voting citizens out of employment,
and caused extreme distress in the region.
The machine census takers have discov-
cred that Mckinley and Roosevelt men
are scaTcer than hens teeth in the trust
ridden districts. and are correspondingly
worried. Their alarm is not surprising.
and it is OF a kind which promises TO be
come epidemic in other States, particular
~ in those of the middle West, where vot-
ers by the hundred thousand give every
Indication OF desire to show their appre-
citation of trust slavery and carpetbag
imperialism at the polls next November
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-27
The Pole Is Too Isolated.
From the Baltimore American }

Say began the man vino is always suggest
ing things, why don't YOU write joke about
a man who asks another man about where would
he good place to buy ice, and the other man
says at the North Pole?' Great, isn't it?''
II afraid that would be too faT-fetched, -
replied the natural-born 5.nmorist, as he turned
sadly 10 the construction of a boH-mot about
the poster-eatirg goat.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-27
Discovered by the Chinese.
(From the Cincinnati Enquirer. J

One OF the greatest Chinese discoveries was a
kind of iron ore which attracts iron-the magnet
Then they found tHat bar of magnetic iron sci
free always points TO the north. That is the
mariners compass. without which travel at Sc.
would be almost impossible. They were the frs
people to dig canals, and so find a cheaper WAY
OF carrying goods than even railway. II
building they discovered the greatest of all in
ventions-the arch
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-27
PRACTICE SHIPS RETURN.
The Chesapeake and Newport Again
at Annapolis.

ANNAPOLIS, Md, Aug. 27.-The naval
cadets practice ships Chesapeake and
Newport arrived Saturday from their sum
mer cruise. Nearly all the cadets left yes
terday for their homes, to return Septem-
Der 90 for the reopening of the Academy
The Newport in her cruise visited New
port News, Lynn Haven Bay, Boston, New
port, Nantucket Philadelphia, and else
where.
= The cruise of the Chesapeake included
visits to New London, Ne~ Bedford, Gar
diners Bay, etc.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-27
Alas TheN Do.

from the New York Times)
Fer the man who is going on his first deer
hunting expedition this year II is Z good plan
10 buy his rife now and take it off TO 4 quiet
and secluded nook where he may get acquainted
with its gentle eccentricities without danger Of
killing anyone, Every season 4 number of men
with brand new and untriCd RITES go up into the
woods OF Maine and proceed TO fill the air full
Of lead, without in any wise affecting the moose
census
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-27
Mob Outbreaks.
(From the Philadelphia Ledger.

By how small 4 leash the passions OF the mob
are held in check, in the most reputable
communities, is testified by the story of the
riot at akron, Ohio, where body of disorderIy
characters, called together to execute lawIess
vengea.:c on a person suspected of crime broke
lGosr. from all restraint when baked of its ex-
pected prey and committed indiscriminate theft.
arson, and murder. 1t was an alarming Indca.
tion that a lawless and savage element lies at
the bottom of almost, if not quite every com.
munity, fog this only one OF many similar
outbrt axis
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-27
No Case.


(From the Chicago TTibune.)
You charge this man with imPersonating an
officer, do you2'
Il do. your honor"
Tried to make you believe he was policeman,
did hep
HE did,
: when he was in the saloon with YOU, did
he
"He didn't go into any saloon. your honor
The prisoner IS discharged
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-27
CURRENT HUMOR.
A Wonan's Way.

From the Unsere Gessellschaft}
My next door neighbor has just bought hat
exactly like mine
why, that in poor taste
YES, but I didn't say anything about i'll
simply gave mine TO my cook''
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-27
The kaiser's Opportunity.
(From the Boston SIobe)

Germany proposes TO destroy the present Gov
eminent OF China. The Emperor regards the fight
CT the Dowager Empress and the disappearance of
the Emperor of China as of much greater and
more lasting Importance than the mere taking of
Pekin. It's something more than ministers and
missionaries that the great lord has his eve
on
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-27
Most Men would Want $1,000.

iarom the ChicagO ITibune.J
'eWhat are your thoughts asked one OF the
visitors at the summer garden when you are
whining through the air in making that awful
dive to the tank below2''
II always think ought TO be getting about
S7J0 week for doing it, replied the high
diver
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-27

To Watch New York.-Oficial con-
firmation contained in late dispatches from
Democratic national headquarters at Chi
cago has been given to the report, pub
lished by The Times several weeks ago
that the Hon. William Joel Stone, of Mis-
souri,, is to manage the campaign in the
East for Mr.. Bryan. Governor Stone Is
row in The West, but he will return to
New York in a few days and open branch
headquarters CT the National Committee in
that city. 1t is believed that the leaders
CT both factions in New York State have
protested against this, but it is evident
that their protest has been of no avail.
The very fact that there is impIacable fac
tionslsm in the party in New York is re-
garded ~ the national managers as sufi-
cient excuse for putting the Bryan cam
paign in the hands Of q man whose loyalty
is not suspected. and whose ability as a
campaign manager is unquestioned. Gov
eTnoT Stone will be assisted by German. of
Maryland. Campau Of Michigan. and Cuff
fey, OF Pennsylvania 1t is said that Mr.
Bryan himself requested that this quar-
tette be placed In charge over there. It
may be that they viii apply themselves
with particular diligence TO the situa-
ton in Maryland West Virginia.
and Delaware, while. of course keeping
close watch on affairs in New York to
the end of being ready TO take advantage
OF any favorable condition that may de-
velop in that State Mr. Hanna will find
in Governor Stone a foeman worthy of his
steel The MissOurian is considered By
those who know him well to be entirely
capable OF coping with Hanna al the lat
teT's own game Stones political career
has been marked by fierce conflicts with
organized corporate interests in Missouri
and he has become acquainted with the
methods OF political managers who oper-
ate with the money and the active aid Of
the corporations That Mr.. German IN
derstands the same sort of politics is at
tested by his record Mr. Campau too
and al. Gufey have had much experience
in t'@ same field Hence, it is confidently
expected that when these four take hold of
Mr. BTyan's campaign in the East events
will begin to shape themselves in lively
fashion
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-27
Especially in Chicago.
(From dc Chicago RECORD.

''Do you think there is too much courtesy
mixed with business nowadays?
NO; think ought to mix courtesy
with business and less business with our
courtesy.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-27

You hardly realize that 1t is medicine, when
taking Carter's Little Liver Pills they are very
small; bad effects; all troubles from torpid
liver are relieved by their
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-27

The aged George F. Edmunds will sup
port Mckinley and Roose yeIt. and it would
be strange if he did not. All the trusts
and combinations in this eminent at5or-
ney's clientele are supporting the Republic
can ticket, and the old gentleman is to-
diplomatic in his mental diathesis to offend
his clients. He praises the Chinese policy
CT Nj. Mckinley, although he admits that
in the invasion of China. and in conducting
the present executive war in that country.
strictly speaking. his act was Unconstitu-
tional." But Mr.. Ednunds excuses it en-
the ground that the President had to face
an emergency, and there was no question
that in sending an army to China he knew
Congress would Tatify his action But
when? The ex-senator is too good con-
stiJutiOnal lawyer not to know that when,
in a sudden emergency, the existence of
which in this case we admit, the Execu-
tive is compelled by force of circumstances
to usurp the prerogatiye of Congress, and
wage war. it is mandatory upon him imme-
diately to summon Congress that it may
approve his course and purge him of his
violation of the Constitution.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-27

Ii you want To really enjoy a good beer drink
EeuIirh's MacTzen, Senate, or Lager, the best of
all malt and hop beverages. Phone 6S4, Ar
ington I3ottiing Co., for case.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-27

One OF the surprises of the day is the
New York Herald interview with Prince
Oukhtomsky, proprietor of the St Peters
burg ''Viedomosti, and an intimate
friend of the Gar. who has just landed
in this country en- route to China, where
he has large interests, and whittier, as it
is supposed, he goes charged with some
political mission from his Government
If correctly quoted the Prince blames
Germany for nearly all the trouble in
China. and denounces her territorial am
billions in that quarter as an attack upon
Russian paramount influence in Pekfn,
and generally Russian interests in the
East, which the Kaiser does not dare TO
make upon Russia in Europe It is raUh-
er certain that such language, emanating
from distinguished Muscovite Who is a
gentleman waiting to the Car, will be
made the subject of diplomatic represen-
tations. and may possibly cause friction
between the two Governments.
The age-herald., 1900-07-01
SPECIAL SALE OF
 Ribbons.

Monday and Tuesday. Probably the last
 opportunity to buy at these prices All-Silk Taffeta Ribbon, inches wide,
 all popular shades s................. .I9c One lot of Fancy Neck Ribbons, all the
 shades, regular price soc and ooc.. .25c 100 pieces of Fancy Neck Ribbons, n-
 cluding satin back Taffetas, white sheer
 Tafelas in widths up to inches, also
 some high novelties in Neck Ribbons
 worth up to 85 cents the yard. ..... .44c
The age-herald., 1900-07-01
Skirts! Skirts!

Best quality navy blue duck, with three
 rows of white braid, wide hem and
 full width, regular price 98c; special. 69 Best quality Denim, full width with
 wide hem, regular price $1. 39; special 98 Best quality Sponged Glass Linen, beau
 tifully trimmed with applique, wide
 hem, full width, regular price $2.0O;
 special ..:........: .........: SIP Best quality white Pique, neatly trimmed
 full width wide hem, regular price : S2 %; special. ....,............... IA Best quality white Pique, with polka dot ? coors red, black and blue extra wide I hem, flares at bottom, regular price Z A s4. 5o' special; -: 2.e Best quality white Pique, hemstitched 5 all-over, with wide hem, re gular price : S3. 98; special. l...................... 3.5 Best quality pure Linen, plaited bottom, ' with inserting, regular price $500; } special ......... ....................... 3.5
The age-herald., 1900-07-01
THE PRICES ON
 Table Linens

Have reached the bottom. Profit is lln-
 thought of during this sale. s6-inch Bleached Damask, six pat
 terms; 2oc quality ............... l9c German Linen, 58-inch, colored bor-
 der; 4oc quaity... ............. 20c Pure German Linen, o6-inch AS cent
 quality :: -. s2c Bleached Satin Damask, 68-inch, new
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 of patterns; o5c quality. ......... 56c 72-inch Irish Linen; 85c quality ..... 69c