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Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-05-15

Soon after the Senate convened. to-
day, the conference report on the omni-
bus claims bill was called up. The
House asked for Il further conference,
but instructed its conferees not to agree
to the SelfridSe board doinCs.
Hale said he had no doubt that the
House had a right TO instruct its con-
ferees as the House had thrown out
these claims by vote. The only remedy
the House had WAS to instruct it's con-
feree5. Hale said the House had right
To instruct its COnfereeS, but the in
structionS should not have been incor-
porated in the message to the Senate.
That was an inadvertence. undoubt-
edly.
HOar thought the Senate ought either
to rccede from its amendments or drop
the bill. The Senate. ne thought. ought
not to Yield its just and undoubted
rights and ought to insist upon free
conference. To he otherwise would be
to abandon the dignity Of the Senate
After discussion Of the matter by
Bacon. Allison and Warren, the Senate
agreed to Il further conference. War
ren, Teller and Mason being appointed
as conferees.
was then taken NJ. The measure car
l'ieS appropriat aggregating 1916. :
4SO.
Proctor, VT. offered an amendment
providing that TO part of the appro-
priation made should be for construct
ing or procuring disappearing gun car
riaSes in implacements of magazines.
At > O'Clock the Philippine govern
ment bill was called up, but was laid
aside in order that the Notifications
bill might be completed.
Proctor had read opinions of 1 large
number of army officers. some in favor
of and many opposed to disappearing
carriages. Already, he said. about So
G0o,h00 had been expended upon the car
iagcs and the aggregate appropria-
tions. direct and indirect would amount
to $10.010000. He did not believe that
the disappearing gun carriage ever
would prove effective.
Proctor inquired of Warren what he
thought of the experience of England
England" replied Warren. lis as
inucn behind in this matter Of disap-
pearinE guns. as she is in the march OF
industrial progress throughout the
world
or rs she is in her army" suggest
ed Mason.
England has expended" interrupted
Harris. IAN enormous amount Of time
and money in attempting to perfect
disappearing gun carriage operated by
hydraulic pressure. but she has not
made a success of that form of car
liage."
Perkins, Cal. in charge Of the bill,
opposed the amendment offered By
Proctor. He declared that the disap-
pearing carriages had the support OF
the board of Notifications and of the
secretary Of war.
Il understand exactly the opposite"
said Pettus.
Perkins insisted, however. that he
was correct and gave an extended his
tory of the disappearing carriage.
Without reaching vote on the
amendment. the Notifications bill was
laid aside and consideration was re-
sumed of the bill providing for the con-
struction of a union railway station in
Washington.
At 5.55 P. NJ, the Senate adjourned
after Il brief executive session.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-05-15

The quarantine has been raised on
Bates block. No. 4, at Lewiston, and
all signs of smallpox have been re-
moved. The patient at the pest house
is said to be getting along well and in
all probability will be able to be out
in a short time.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-05-15
FAIR WEATHER..

Washington. May 1i.-Forecast for
Thursday and Friday: New England,
fair, Thursday, light west TO north
west winds; Friday, fair.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-05-15
LOOKING FOR GONNELLA.
Boston Police Asked to Search for
Missing Brunswick Man.

Boston, May IA request has been
received by the Boston police to look
up Henry Gonnella. young Italian
fruit dealer Of Brunswick. Me-. who
was to have been married III Runford
Falls yesterday. Gonnella disappeared
in this city several days ago and the
marriage license remains uncalled for.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-05-15
Be Ston Forecast.

Boston, May 14.-Local forecast for
Boston and vicinity: Fair weather,
Thursday ANA Friday: light westerly
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-05-15

The annual convention Of the Pro
testant Episcopal diocese Of Maine is
to be held in the Cathedral in Portland
AT o'clock. Wednesday. May q. There
will be an ordination ut st. Luke's on
Trinity Sunday. when Rev. Mr.. Bailey
Of Sanford. VINO is nuE in deacon's or
'ders. VIII be advanced to The priest
hood by Bishop Goldman.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-05-15

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SETS TOWN BONDS,
HIGH GRADE RAILROAD
BONDS OR SECURITIES
DEAlTIN ON ANY OFTHE
STOCK ANCES S,
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ULARS. CORRESPOND
ENCE SOLICITED. VAL
UARLE INFORM ON
FURNISHED FREE.
NATHAN B. G00DNoW & co.
BANkF-RS.
Establ.- he'd lo7.i.
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IT. @. SQr.
Tel Main !734.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-05-15

BEWARE of limitations of Diamond
Dyes. Ask for and take only Diamond.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-25
THE NEWS or THE
SPORTING WORLD
~

cago. 49,
A Arsenal. $4,000 to $500 from New York
City. .ooo
Francisco.
geles, Cal .-oo
Heno. $50 to 800, from Philadelphia.
Hermis $4,000 to $3.50, from Cincinnati
Hunter Raine, $4,000 to 500 from Louis
willie.
Larry Young. $4,000 to $780, from HOT
Otis. IS, 900 to $3.50. from st. Louis.
Pentecost, 5000 to 500, from LOUISVILLE.
Sombrero. $500 to $500. from San Fran
Waswift. 5000 to $500 from Lexington.
Wyeth S, 900 to 500, from New Orleans.
Garry Hermann was backed during the
week to win both the Brooklyn and Su-
burban Handicaps.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-25
Where He Learned the Bible.

Washington Post.
The other day Senator Pettus, in con-
versation. quoted several verses of the
Bible.
"Where did you get your familiarity
with scripture?' asked his listener
In 1S49, replied Mr.. Pettus II went
on horseback from Alabama to Califor-
mia. In my kit was a complete library.
1t consisted of three books-the Bible.
Shakespeare and Bunyan's Pilgrim S
Progress. | know those books by heart,
even if" added the Senator laughingly.
II don't know very much about any
others"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-25
At Oakland.

San Francisco. Feb. A.-Weather rain
ing; track sloppy.
First race. futurity course, seling-l,ou
Welsea. 1O4 (OConnor), to 1, won; Kill
rendo. 107 u. Daly). to l. third. Time
ia IA Zurich. Tirade, Scallywag. Silva
Cruz. Quidado, Young Morello ran.
Second race. one-half mile, maidens.
CRansch), 21-2 to 1, won; Temperance.
9S QIoar), Is to /, second; Del Segno, 106
q. Woods), to 1, third, Time O:52 Len
Reno, Guide. J. II. Bennett. Red Tail,
Third race. futurity course, selling
Quiet, 1O3 u. Jackson), to 5. won; Har-
iasin, 1O1 (Ransch), 4 to /, second; Daw-
1:14 1-2 Educate. Invictus. Lemuel ran.
Fourth race, mile and seventy yards.
selling-Water scratch, 95 Qoar), IL to
l. won; Bragg, IS (Knapp), 6 to l, second;
Florence. 107 (Birkenruth). 3 1-2 to l. third.
Time l: 81 ga. Eonic, The Weaver ran.
Fifth race, three-quarters mile, selling
Tower of Candles. SO a.. Jackson), to ;,
won; Impromptu, SO (Ransch). 10 to !,
second! Dr. Boyle. 101 (O'Connor), to 1,
third. Time III Mission, Maresa, Sharp
Bird ran.
sixth race, seven-eighths mile. selling
Galanthus, 1O6 Ransch), to 5. won;
Bassenzo, "a q. Daly). to 1. second
CRATER. LOG q. Woods. to |. third.
Time 49, Sea Lion, Legal Maxim, Me-
rops, FL Rey ran.
Entries Today.
First race, selling, mile and a sixteenth
-Aesop, los; Baldb 80; Billisis. 1902; Mike
Murphy. 81; Flattered, Derry Winnerfi IS;
Rasp, Pencil Me, Elmer L, Woeful, 1O4;
Jerry Edwards 49,
Second race, futurity course, selling
Lemuel, San de Lee Imp Mildred,
Schultz, Lento, 1917; Mentoya, Breton liz;
Third race. seven furlongs.Lavato
Hungarian, Flacero, Phil Archibald, 107;
Tyrannus, 81; The Gaffir, 109.
Fourth race handicap. mile and six
teenth-Colonel Ballantyne, Botany, 50:
Sombrero morris entry, 10; Diderot,
1903: Homestead morris entry. 11s.
Fifth race. six furlongs-Muresca, 1o2;
Mission +. Hanlon. 105; Meehanus. 112;
Irate. 100; Tiburon, 10; Huachuca. 1903;
John Peters. 103
Sixth race, five and half furlongs,
seliing-Little Gun, 102; Maratne. 106
Heart Solo. Winnie w, Lass of Langdon,
81: Larry Wilt Senator Bruce, &c. Cour-
tier, Ural. 104; Frank Ford, 1O7; Senator
Mats. 10,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-25
UNUSUAL OCCURRENCE
DOWN AT NEW ORLEANS YES
TERDAY.
Entire Afternoons Racing Passed on
without the Suspension Of Single
Jockey-Jessie Jarboe Wins at
Track Odds Of 4 to !.

New Orleans, Feb. 24-Algie M and
Echodale were the winning favorites.
Weather clear and cool; track heavy. A.
First race, selling, mile-Lovabie, 70
IS sels miss5, to to w second DE Beaasath
102 Gyne), 10 to l. third. Time al Lnde-
nella, Brightie B, Saint Wood, Meggs.
FL Moran, Prairie Dog and Dramburg
ran.
Second race, selling seven furlongs-
Algie NJ, 107 dandrey), to 10, won.
Big Injun, 100 (Minder). 10 to l, second
Difiidence. 10 SGornley)' 20 to l. tnird'
Ericsell and Annu ran.
Third race. steeplechase, handicap,
short course-Mr. Rose. 1870 tCornes), y
to 2, won; Harve B, 127 kelly. to ],
third. Time 3:N' King Elkwood and can
tadas ran.
Fourth race, handicap, mile and a quar-
ter-Jessie Jarboe, 50 Hope), to j, won;
Star Cotton, 90 Boyd, to l, third;
Time 2:13. Little E1kin, Erne and LIE Royd
ran.
Fifth race. selling, mie-Echodale. 10
31 1Sne foen second wOn little hois los T.
Robertson). to 1. third. Time 1:7. Pay
the Fiddler and Carlovingian ran.
Sixth race, selling, mile and seventy
yon! paby se 1S W M Wado e TO
second; Cast Iron. los Iyne). to l.
third. Time 1852. The Way, Corinne c
and King Tatius ran.
Entries Today.
First race, selling, six furlongs-Ren-
devious. 95; Insolence. Anna Handspring,
100; King Ford. 105; Icon. 107; Woodstock,
10; Laureatea. Lowell. Lady Contrary,
liz: Fourth Ward, Palarm, ia; Bishop
Reed. III.
Second race, maiden 2-year-olds. three
and a half furlongs-Step Around, Black
Patti, Dinero. Lizzie Brooks. May Allen.
Sue Vius. Honda, Sly Boots. Frances
Porter, 104; Disappointment c, Electric,
109
Third race. owners handicap, mile and
q sixteenth-Banish. Ida Ledford. Prince
Blazes, Malay. So; Nobleman. 80; Lennep
Trebor. SO; Intrusive, 107
Fourth race, selling, six furlongs-
Rose 81 May, 100; Afra. Olekma. Aaron,
107; Gracious, Divonne. Ante Up, 10;
Fleetwing 112; Judge Magee. Ed Cart
land ii. ia; Saint Davir, us; Lord Ne
vile, III.
Fifth race, selling, one and three-six-
teenths miles, selling-Bean. Beggar La
dy, 80; Homage. The Jefferson. "a: Aim,
lack Phelps, Sc; Eugenia 8, 1902; Strang-
est 104; Charles D. 1906; Lou Rey. 10S.
Sixth race, selling. mile and twenty
yards-Emma A NJ, Meme Wastell, 80;
Lofter. 101: Saragamp, 102; Dramburg.
108; Prestome. AVIATOR, Henry of Fransta-
mar, 49,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-25
A Pertinent Question.

Louisville Courier-Journal.
How is 1t that the very Americans who
insist that we have nothing to do with
our own AFFAIRS in the Philippines are
the very Americans who insist that we
should NEEDLE with other peoples affairs
in South Africa?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-25
NO USE FOR POLICE CHIEF.
McGovern Put an End to the Fight
Before Chief Said q Word

Louisville, Feb. 24.-In regard to the
ther said to the Associated Press cores
pendent: Before the fight I told Ref
cree Fitzsimmons that the law must be
strictly observed. I also told him that
when, in my opinion either man was IN
for the fight to continue, l would arise
from my seat and he would understand
that the fight must stop. In the fifteenth
round when Sullivan received the blow
that caused his defeat, I considered 1t
time for the match to end. ! according
lv arose. Whether Fitzsimmons saw me
L do not know, but had he not given
his decision then. I would have been
forced to stop the fight at once"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-25

Time Saved-"None of the reviewers
spoke harshly of my book" said the au-
thor. Yes said the publisher coldly.
THAT is sign that they have not
read it, They merely glanced over the
preface "-Washington Star.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-25

Rev. DIR. Edward RoDIe of Greenland.
n. H., on February .. rounded out a
ministry of fifty years over the Congre-
gational Church in that city. lie is the
seventh minister of the congregation,
which was organized in 1905 Its first pas
tor served for fifty-three years and its
second for forty-eight years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-25

A Drcssy Girl-"Maude never goes any
where without dressing for it, oh. no;
she'd hurry up and get new dress ready
if she knew she was going crazy
Philadelphia Evening Blluetin.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-25

Might falls but it doesn't break" OBJ
served the Simple Mug. What of it?'
aueried the Wise Guy. ''Oh. nothing"
chuckled the Mug. except that day
breaks. hut it doesn't fall. "-Philadelphia
Rnnnrd
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-25

Not to Blame-'My dear, you should
deny yourself something during Lent"
But, mamma, it's not my fault if l
can't think Of anything l don't want
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-25
Will Fight Either.

Louisville. KY. Feb. 24.-Abe Atteli TO-
night agreed to fight before the Southern Ath-
letic Club at Louisville during Derby week.
Terry McGovern or Young Corbett." II either
served.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-25
WILL TRY AGAIN.

McGovern and Young Corbett Will
Fight.
Cincinnati. Feb. 24.-Sam Harris. manager
Of Terry McGovern, and Johnny Corbett. man.
ager of Young Corbett." tonight agreed to
meet at ! p. m. tomorrow to sign articles for
a fight between McCiovern and Young Cor
bett" to take place before Oct. is.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-25
A LITTLE FUN NOW AND THEN.
Humorous Paragraphs to Relieve
Life's Seriousness.

An Agricuturist Version-Take care Of
the pennies and the hunco man will take
care of the dollars.-Puck
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-25

FUNERAL NOTICE.

N'oUEEN--The relatives and friends OF Mrs
Captain, Robt Mcqueen, Mrs. j. NJ Dem
mis-, Mrs. L. NJ Clint. Mrs E. B. Carter
+. NJ. Mcqueen and Miss Lula Mcqueen
are respectfully invited to attend the fu-
neral of the former from the residence Of
J. NJ. Dennis, ~ Clay st.. at $50 p. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-25
BIDS WANTED.

Contractors are invited to figure on new
Providence Inhrmary to be erected at Mobile,
Ala. Plans can be seen at Charity HOSPITAL
this city. Contractors may figure all or
any part thereof. Address -.
JAS. r. WADE,
BOX o.
A. Montgomery, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-25
HUSBAND POISONED.
Bride of Five Weeks Charged With
Murder.

Mariana, Ark, Feb. 24-Mrs. George
Wooten, a bride of five weeks, is held
on 5000 bond to answer the charge of
poisoning her husband. The couple lived
in the country. 1t is said they had
dispute about some property. The hus-
band took a drink of whiskey and lay
down to sleep. He never awoke: Analy-
sis of the whiskey discloses the pres
ence of a large quantity OF strychnine.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-25

Our wheat crop in 1901 was nearly $50.
200 900 bushels in excess OF the crop or nus
STA which is our nearest competitor
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-25
TWO sIX-RoUND BOUTS.
West Quits in Philadelphia and Bern
stein Gets Best.

Philadelphia, Feb. 2.-At the Pennsyl-
vania Athletic Club tonight Young Peter
jackson and Tom West of New York
were to have gone six rounds but West
quit during the second round after re-
ceiving some severe punishment.
At the Washington Sporting Club Joe
Bernstein and Eddy Lanny went six
rounds with Bernstein having slightly
the better of the mill.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-25
Train ives Montgomery 9:I5am

If you are going to st. Louis
through St. Louis, to the
West, to the Northwest, take
the Mobile & Ohio. The quick
est, best route to Jackson,
Miss, Shreveport, La.
P. S. HAY.
Southeastern Passenger sgent,
No. 2 Commerce Street,
Montgomery, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-25

Colonel William II, Knauss of Column
bus. o., was recently entertained in New
Orleans, and has been presented with a
handsome gold medal by Confederate
Confederate dead at Camp Chase and
Johnson's Island, in Ohio.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-25
ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER.
Social Notice.

Auction sale Of Montgomery County teams
ON Monday. March 3rd. at noon. Abraham
Bros will sell at auction ID large mules be-
longing to Montgomery County. Mules are in
good condition. They may be seen at Abra-
hams stable after the 20th Of February.
BY order OF the Board Of Revenue:
AZ C. A, ALLEN, Clerk.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-25
ZKELGTZZRElNCELS AA
THEYSELL e
Certainly.

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
Governor Taft gives it as his opinion
that the women are the better part of
the Filipinos. But isn't that the rule
everywhere?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-25

Hard words sometimes come the easiest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-25

patly, except sunday. sunday only
T:ains arrive at Montgomery $40 a. m
Pullman sleepers on No. So between Mont.
gomery and Jacksonville.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-25
THE WESTERN RAILWAY OF ALABAMA

Trains 81 and SO have Pullman Vestibuled
and Atlanta and New Orleans, and trains 35 8
tween New York and New Orleans and through
leans with Superb Dining Car Service. Trains
from Macon via La Grange. G. b. TYLER, {
G. A, Selma. Ala; r. F. WYLY. Jr., G. p.
Montgomery, Ala, CHAS A. WICKERSHAM
Bisbee daily review., 1902-10-24
NEW SHORT STORIES
MT. Carnegie and the slick One.

MT. Carnegie and the slick One
 Philanthropy, that darling of his heart, lately played pretty trick on Andrew Carnegie A few mornings ago. says the New York Times, he and another gentleman-his secretary, pre- sumably - left, the Carnegie house in Fifty fourth street and stepped to- ward a carriage standing at the curb. They had moved but a few paces when, coming from nowhere in par ticular, wretched, ragged woman in terrupted their advance.
 "God bless you, gentlemen" she said, holding forth her hand. Her voice was irresistibly pathetic.
 Unbuttoning his coat, Mir. Carnegie drew a coin from his waistcoat pocket and, without glancing at it, handed it to the woman. The carriage door was opened, and Mir. Carnegie placed one foot on the step. Then he drew back in deep thought apparently. He turned quickly to the woman.
 Here, my good woman" he said. fumbling in another pocket, "let me have the money just gave you"
 For a moment the woman regarded him with eyes anything but pathetic. Then, opening her hand, she glanced at the coin which he had given to her.
 "Oh, it's a keepsake. is itf' she ex- claimed boldly.
 "Yes. It is nothing to you"
 'Its nothing to me, but it's every thing to you. Whatn you give noe for nY'
 MT. Carnegie surrendered to his un- dignifed predicament "Very well,' he answered, though visibly annoyed. So, handing the woman a bill, he re- ceived the keepsake in exchange.
 ''She's a slick one, that" said Uni versity club cabby. who had observed the incident. "Sbe hangs round here every day, and I'll bet she knew who she was up against"
Bisbee daily review., 1902-10-24

under discussion. Speculation was at that time rife as to whether or not Castro would be driven out of Vene- zuela.
 Dr. Hill cited the case of former President Blanco, whose administra- ton was overturned after he had. ac- cording to common report, richly feath- cred his nest. Blanco was strolling on a b0ulevard in Paris A passing pc destrian arrested the pace of his com panion.
 See that man? He stole s3.00D. 900 when his government was over thrown"
 Quick as Hash Blapco turned.
 Beg pardon, sir" he said icily. but it was $5,0eO, ,0o0."-St. Louis Repub- lie.
Bisbee daily review., 1902-10-24
Why the Boys Laughed.

The late Frank H. Peavy. the so called elevator king" of Minneapolis. on whose life an insurance company paid policy of S1 GOO 900. was great friend of the Minneapolis newsboys and never missed chance to aid them. One Sunday afternoon he arranged to address them in St Marks church, and one section of the edifice was well filled with the little fellows who had responded to his invitation- He spoke on thrift and dweit long and earnestly on the evils of gambling. To empha- size his remarks he wound up with an anecdote and pointed his moral with.
 "I'll bet dollar none of you fellows would do like that. would you, boysT
 He was quite at a loss for moment to account for the roar of laughter that greeted this remark, but when light came he joined In the laugh as heartily as the rest.
Bisbee daily review., 1902-10-24
Wanted Full Credit.

Questionable escapades of diplomatic fortune rest lightly upon the shoulders of South American presidents and gen erals, according to story recently re- lated by Dr. David J. Hill, first assist ant secretary of the state department
 The revolution in Venezuela had been
Bisbee daily review., 1902-10-24

Selz $3.50 shoe wouldn't feel so easy if they were not made right. All sizes, styles and feathers, at Schwartz Bros & Speirs. 1su.
Bisbee daily review., 1902-10-24
Took Him Literally.

Took Him Literally. A short time ago printer brought to Dan Daly for inspection proof of new poster. which. after the manner of it's kind, anDSxpced the actor as "the distinctively original comedian. Dan Daly"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-03-18
The Cropsey Case.

EliZabethe City, n. c., March 1S.-
The case of the state against James
Wilcox, accused of the murder of Nellie
Cropsey, was continued Monday. Miss
Ollie Cropsey, sister of the dead girl,
was put on the stand. She testified that
Wilcox had been devoted to Nellie since
1898. He was at their home every day
when he was not busy, and frequently
gave her flowers, and sometimes
presents.
The defendant and the girl quarreled
last September. the sister said They
did not get on we'll after that and We're
hardly on speaking terms the night
Nellie disappeared. Wilcox frequently
went to the Cropsey home, but he was
with the other girls. Nellie and he
had nothing to do with each other. She
Stunned him altogether.
The night Nellie disappeared Wilcox,
after sitting in the parlor with several
visitors, asked her to go into the hall
with him. She did and was not seen
again 1t was II o'clock when they
went out of the house
Leonard Owens. boat hand, said he
met Wilcox near the Cropsey home at
about 1850 o'clock. Other witnesses
corroborated what Miss Ollie Cropsey
and Mr.. Owens had said. The defense
is trying to leave the impression on
the jury that the girl committed sui
eide. 1t will be argued that Wilcox
returned her picture and parasol that
was gift and left her crying.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-03-18
REBELLION in CHINA.
Kwans ST Rebels Defeat Forces Of the
Government.

Hong Kong. March 1s.-Gen. Ma has
been defeated by the Kwaeng 81 rebels.
who have taken possession of Fang
Sheng. They have killed or captured
all the mandarins and have looted the
town. Ma attacked the rebel strong
holds, but after an engagement Of two
days was forced to retreat. The rebels
then established headquarters at Fang
Sheng. The rebellion is spreading rap-
idly in the provinces of Kwang-S Sis
Kwang- Tung and Nun-Yan.
A letter received here from Tien- Pai1
fifty miles from Kwang- Chou, says all
bushes is suspended there owing to
fear of rebels. Marshal Su is at Tien-
Chou, General Ma at Kao- Chou, (both
In Kwang-Tung province). Both OF
these these commanders are awaiting
reinforcements. They wish to join
their forces, but the rebels are holding
all intervening passes and prevent
junction of the government troops.
Many imperial soldiers are joining the
rebels, owing to the superior pay Of
fered them and the opportunity for
looting. The rebel leader is Kung.
Ming, relative of the celebrated Kung
Sou Chuen, leader of the Tai Hung re-
bellion