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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-02-20
Maxims and Precepts by Washington

wa I-TcCcDts by w aSn1nktOns
Be courteous to ALL but intimate with
few, and let those few be well tried be-
fore you give them your confidence.
The company on which you improve
most will be least expensive to you.
1t is easy to make acquaintance, but
difficult to shake off. however rksome
and improbable they are found, after
we have once committed ourselves to
them
1t is a maxim with me not to ask what,
under similar circumstances, would not
grant.
In my estimation. more permanent and
genuine happiness is to be found in the
sequestered walks of connubia life than
in the giddy rounds of promiscuous pleas
ure or the more tumultuous and imposing
scenes of successful ambition.
Without virtue and without integrity,
the finest talents and the most brilliant
accomplishments can never gain the re-
spect and concliate the esteem of the
truly valuable part of mankind.
| shall never attempt to paliate my
own foibes by exposing the error of
another.
Nothing would give me more real sat
isfaction than to know the sentiments
which are entertained of men by the pub
lie. whether they he favorable or other
wise.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-02-20

concentrated tone. She can sec that his
face is very white. and that it is with
difficulty he restraints himself: she is CON
Sclous, too. perhaps, of feeling a little
frightened.
Then he puts her quickly from him and
turns away.
'l'shaw, You are not worth it," he
says, his manner full of the most intense
self-contempt.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-02-20
When He Forgets.

When a young lover figures on
whether he can support wife, he
counts in everything except the rent,
butcher and grocer, clothes and incl
dentals. IN. y. Press.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-08
A PECULIAR PARDON.


little Rock, Ark, May Gov
Jefferson Davis yesterday pardoned
Andrew Thompson, a negro, on con-
dition that Thompson 60 to Massa'
chusetts within the next 80 Gays
with the intention OF becoming
citizen of that state. Thompson was
convicted of assault with Intent 10
kill and sentenced to three gears in
the penitentiary. The governor
makes the following Endorsement On
the application for pardon:
"Having just returned from tho
north and having heard many ex-
pressions Of sympathy by the cltl-
zens of Massachusetts for what they
were pleased to call the poor, OPP
pressed negro of the south, and de-
String that they shall have an op-
portllnity to reform certain portlon
of the negro population OF our sta'e'
wherefore, I, Jefferson Davis, gov
ernor of the state Of Arkansas, BY
virtue Of the constitution and au'
thority vested in me by the constl-
tuition and laws Of Arkansas, DO
grant unto Andrew Thompson, q no
gro, a full and free pardon on condi-
ton that he become within the next
30 days a citizen Of Massachusetts"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-08

THE MARGARET TAYLOR CASE
The Kidnapped Child Said Ia Be Lseatsd
in Bordighers, Italy Extra
dition Wanted.

Cincinnati, May THE kidnapping
Of Margaret Taylor, which has agi-
tated this locality for almost four
years, caused unusual excitement
yesterday when it was announced
that the little girl and her aunt, Miss
Clara Taylor, had been found at
Bordighera, Italy, and that Gov. Nash
and Prosecutor Hoffheimer, in con-
nection with the state department at
Washington, were taking such action
as would secure speedy extradition.
Miss Clara Taylor was indicted over
two years ago at the same time that
her mother and her sister, Miss
Frances L. Taylor, were indicted and
on the record of that indictment the
application for a requisition was
based yesterday by the prosecuting
attorney. This indictment still
stands and it is for her trial under
it that the long search has been
made and the extradition is now re-
quested by the local officials.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-08
AnuoANs ARE NOT AGREED.


Washington, May 7.-All OF the re-
publican members Of the Kansas del
egation have decided to attend tho
state convention Of the party at
Wichita, on May rs. This decision is
the result of the latest developments
in the Cuban reciprocity situation,
and the attitude on that question
just taken by Senator Burton. Pres
ident Roosevelt is apparently de-
termined to force reciprocity legis-
lation with Cuba at this session It
possible. This position of the pres
ident is causing some worry among
the Kansas members, and will result
in sending them to their state con-
vention for instructions.
Senator Burton is opposed to the
republican members from his state
on the reciprocity question. In a
recent interview he declared that
the Cuban reciprocity proposition
was IA sham and fraud. 1t is dem
ocratic free trade, masquerading in
the garb of national charity. l deny
that we owe anything to Cuba. On
the contrary, Cuba is our debtor. l
shall, therefore, oppose this fraud
and sham to the utmost Of my abil-
itv."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-08
NEGRO LAWLESSNESS.


Connellsville, Pa, May NEGRO
lawlessness in the coke regions
reached sensational climax at Dun
bar Monday night at II o'clock,
when John A. Callahan, prominent
young man Of that place, aged 20
years, was brutally murdered and
Myrtle Stevens, his companion, out
ragged by two negroes, supposed to
be James Finney and James Wash
ington. Terrified at the killing Of
her companion, the Stevens girl fled
to her home after she had been re-
leased by her assailants and did not
report the crime. Yesterday the
body Of Callahan was found in a
field near Hustled & Seamon's store.
III less than two hours later Finney
and Washington were arrested and
the facts OF the story brought to
light.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-08

Flagstaff, Ariz., May THE east
bound Santa Fe limited was wrecked
yesterday afternoon two miles west
of Flagstaff by running into a burn
ing bridge. None Of the passengers
or trainmen were seriously injured.
One Of the dining car walters had
his thumb broken and two passen-
gers were slightly hurt. The train
was signalled by trackman, but the
train was on q short curve and the
bridge too close to stop in time. The
composite dining and two Pullmans
were destroyed by fire.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-08
CONCESSION TO MlLLERS.
Western Railroads Have Placed Export
Flour on Level with Wheat m
Regards Transportation.

Chicago, May THE Chicago, Mil
waukee g. st. Paul road has placed ex-
port -four on a level with wheat in
the matter OF transportation charg-
es. This action viii be followed by
all western lines with similar rates
and means saving of millions yearly
to the milers of the northwest. For
years the millers have vigorously
contended that II the rates were
made the same on wheat and flour
grain would not be taken from the
United States, but would he made
into -four here and then shipped for
export. Strong appeals for relief
have recently been made to Presi
dent Roosevelt direct, to congress
sional committees and to the inter
state commerce commission.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-08
TIE B0ER PEACE MOVEMENT.


Pretoria, May THE peace situs-
ton is developing encouragingly.
According to reliable information
which has reached here, several Of
the nearer commanders have re.
ceived the burghcr delegates in an
amicable spirit. It is understood
that Commandant Beyers has an
nounced his willingness to abide by
the decision reached by the Trans
vaal government. Considerable OPP
position to the peace movement.
however, is developing among the
irreconcilables of Gen. Delarey'a
farcs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-08
ALnttarx Agent Sentenced.

St. Louis, May 7.-Notice has been
served by Judge Elmer B. Adams,
of the district court, that lottery
agents must leave St. Louis. Inc
order went into effect yesterday and
the first one to feel its effect is Sam
uel ]. Tenant, who was fined $500
and sentenced to six months in jail
for selling lottery tickets. Tenant,
it Is charged, had not only misused
the mails, but to evade this violation
of the statutes went from place to
place with the tickets, thus acting
as a common carrier and infringing
on the laws Of the interstate COM
merce commission. He pleaded
guilty.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-08
The Fire at New Milford, Conn.

Danbury, Conn, May 7.-Between
$sO0,OOO and 100000 is the latest es-
innate of the loss by fire which de-
stroyed the business section Of New
Milford, 10 miles north of here, Mon.
dany night. Nearly so buildings, in
Guiding most of the stores In the
place, two banks and three hotels
were buried.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-08
HIGH Water In the CimarrOn and Washita.

Guthrie, Ok, May THE rivers
yesterday reached the highest point,
although as yet the water has not
commenced to recede. At Perkins
the iron bridge over the Cimarron
was carried away and all along the
rivers men have been engaged in
attempts to save the property of the
railroads. On account of the high
water in the Cimarron and Washita
it has been necessary to adjourn
court at both Pawhuska and Taloga.
In many instances the rivers have
flooded the bottom farms, overflow
ing crops and doing great damage.
a statement Asthoritativsly Dehisd.
Washington, May THE published
statement that the president had
made objections to the declared pur-
pose Of the French government to
bestow the decoration Of the Legion
Of Honor upon Admiral Dewey and
Gen. Miles is authoritatively denied
at the white house. 1t is stated that
the question Of the bestowal Of deco
rations upon Admiral Dewey and
Gen. Miles was never discussed by
the president with anyone, and that
he has not the least objection to
such action by President Loubet on
the occasion Of the unwilling Of the
Rochambeau statue II he so desires.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-08
VIII ComPiete an Extension at Once.
Shot During Q Fist Fight.

Ogden, Utah, May 7.-Holla Thomp-
son, a 17-year-old colored boy, shot
and almost instantly killed William
niece, also colored, yesterday after
noon during fist fight between
niece and Ira Thompson, Holla's
father. Young Thompson, seeing
that his father was being severely
beaten, procured shotgun and fred
twice at niece, one charge entering
the latter's breast. Thompson was
arrested,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-08

Kansas City, No., May THE Flu
neral Directors association, of Mis-.
souri,, began a three-days' session
here yesterday. About rs undertake
ers from all parts Of the state were
in attendance. The most interesting
feature Of yesterdays session was a
paper read by Rev. Robert Talbot
rector Of Trinity church, Kansas
City, in which the holding Of funer
ais pn Sunday, profuse floral offer
ineQ and funeral sermons and eulo
gies were sharply criticised
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-08
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
Live StOek.

Kansas City, May G-Cattle-Markst
steady to strong; beef steers, N.506s.9 SOL
native cows. S2.S506.lo; native stockers,
E&Q6.N Hogs-Markst lower at $S.O0
1X. sheep-Market steady but lower;
sheep, N60t6; lambs, SS250700.
Chicago, May e.-Cattle-0 to prime
steers, $6.75Q7S0: stockers and feeders,
N0G5.25; Texas fed steers, &.%0s.S.
H6gs-Mixed and butchers. &.0W.O %.
Sheep-Good to choice wsthers, $500
Gle: western sheep, G2tQ6.l5: native
lambs, N.75Qeb5.
St. Louis, May 6.-Cattls-Beef steers,
N0Oa6.T; stookers and feeders, S2.7o04. 70;
Texas fed steers. $3O@e00. Hogs-Pigl
and lights, t650QS.S5; butchers, s6.s097& 20,
Sheep-Natives, s40OG6.00; lambs, $500
ZOO.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-08
IA FIERCE DEBATE.
The Philippine Situation Causes
~ Sharp Talk in ths Senate.
Cen. SMITH CALLED A MONSTER.


Washington, May 7.-For almost
four hours yesterday fierce dis
cussion of the Philippine situation
ragged in the senate. 1t was started
by Senator Beveridge, Of Indiana,
who made some sharp structures on
the members of the opposition, be-
cause, as he said, they persisted in
telling in their speeches only one
side Of the story. While he admitted
that some outrages had been COM
mitted by American soldiers in the
Philippines, it was true, too, that I'M
paralleled Kindness had been shown
by the American troops to Filipino
prisoners and Filipino wounded.
Food and medicine, he said, had been
shared with them, and they had been
succored on the battlefield and cared
for tenderly in the hospital. While
saying that the omission to tell this
side Of the story by the democrats
was unintentonal, he suggested that
it was unfair to make an arraign-
ment of the American soldier and
not tell both sides.
Senator Carmack and Senator Raw
Inns warmly resented any imputa-
ton of unfairness. Senator Rawlins
declared that no partisan motives
had actuated the opponents of the
present Philippine policy. but that
they were moved only by patriotism
and love of country.
Senator Turner, Of Washington,
delivered a scathing criticism Of the
methods practiced by the military
authorities in the Philippines, dwell
ing particularly upon the alleged or
der of Gen. Smith, whom he de-
nounced as monster in human
form. He urged the Philippine com
mittee to turn all the light possible
on the Philippine question, to the end
that the people might be fully in
formed on the situation.
Senator Hoar, of Massachusetts,
briefly defended the action of the
Philippine committee, saying that al
ready it had furnished much valuable
information. He urged that the
committee, in all Justice, should call
some prominent Filipinos to testify
in their own behalf.
The resolution of the house an
nouncing the death of Representative
Joshua s. Salmon, of New Jersey,
then was laid before the senate and
Messrs. Kean, Dryden, Burnham, Bev'
eridge, Heitfeld, Foster, OF Louisi-
ana, and Bacon were appointed q
committee to attend the funeral. Az
an additional mark Of respect the
senate chen, at $40 p. m, adjourned
The house yesterday adjourned I'M
mediately after the reading Of the
journal out of respect to the memory
Of Representative ]. s. Salmon, OF
New Jersey. This was the third con-
secutive legislative day the house has
paid a similar tribute Of respect to
one of its deceased members. Never
before in its history have three desks
been draped at the same time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-08
BRET HARTE PASSES AWAY.
The Well Known Writer on Frontier Life
Buccumbs TO Hem0rrhage Caused
by . Throat Affection.

London, May Bret Harte, the
American author, died suddenly at
the Red house, Camberley, near Al
dershot, from hemorrhage caused by
an affection Of the throat. He had
been living quietly in England for
years. Most Of his time was spent
In the country and when in London
he was almost secluded, having few
visitors to his rooms at Lancaster
Gate and only going to the houses OF
a limited number Of very intimate
friends. He was born at Albany, N.
y, August Is, 1880
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-08
ENGULFED BY hot STAG.
Five Men Killed and Three SeriOusly In
jursd ut the Pennsylvania
Steel Works.

Harrisburg, Pa, May Five men
dead and three seriously injured is
the awful record of an accident Mon
day night at the open hearth steel
department Of the Pennsylvania
steel works at Steelton. The disas-
ter was caused by the boiling over
Of ladle of hot Stag at furnace,
its fiery contents engulfing eight
men in a pit whence they were pow
erless to escape. The victims were
all Austrian laborers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-08

REAR ADMIRAL W. T. SAMPSON.
yesterday forenoon suffered a severe
cerebral hemorrhage. At the bed
side when the admiral breathed his
last were Mrs. Sampson, Mrs. Lieut..
Cuverius, the admirals married
daughter; Admiral SIMPSONS two
young sons, Ralph and Harold Samp-
son; DR.. Dixon, the attending physi-
clan, and nurses and attendants.
Mrs. Sampson has broken down un-
der the severe strain, and was quite
III during tho day. But for the criti-
cal condition Of the admiral she
would have been confined to her bed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-08
The Drought In New Mexico.

Santa Fe, N. NJ, May 7.-Reports
continue to come in that thousands
of sheep are dying in every part OF
the territory on account Of the
drought, which has been unbroker
since the latter part Of March. Tho
number of lambs saved will be only
Is per cent. against 90 per cent. last
year. Grasshoppers, too, are contin'
ung their ravages in the upper Rio
Grande and its tributary valleys.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-08
Queen W,lhelnlua Very Weak.

The Hague, May 7.--Advices re-
ceived here from Castle Loo, dated
one o'clock this morning, declare
that Queen Wilhelnina's condition
again excites grave anxiety. 1t is
said the queen is so weak that she
has been unable to take any nourish-
ment since last Saturday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-08
RACE WAR IN LOUISIANA.
and Two Negroes Dying-The Ex-
element High.

Shreveport, La, May 7.-Reports
reached here last night Of a race
war at Blanchard, La, 10 miles from
Shreveport, on the Kansas City
Southern railway, Charles Showers,
a prominent planter, is reported dead
and two negroes, names unknown,
are reported dying. Excitement is
high and deputies have left Shreye-
port for the scene.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-08
Decided Against the Postmaster General.

Washington, May 7.--Justice Brad
ley, of the District of Columbia SUI
preme court, decided against the
postmaster general charging the
third class rate instead Of the Sec
ond class on the publication known
as the Pocket List of Railroad OFF,
cials. Under his regulation the post
master general has excluded from
the second class rate very large
number of publications, several OF
which cases are now pending In the
supreme court Of the District. The
purport of the decision is that the
regulation promulgated by the post
master general goes beyond the law,
and is practically an amendment OF
the law, which the postmaster gen
eral has no power to make.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-08

London, May Tin dispatch
from Rome the correspondent Of the
Daily Chronicle says the sailors from
the United States cruiser Chicago
have INDUCED in disorderly behavior
In cafe at Trieste. Bottles and
glasses were thrown about, says the
correspondent. and four Of the Chi
easo's men were arrested. The Chi
aaan left Venice Nav 2 for Trieste.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-08
ADMIRAL SAMPSON DIES.
The Retired Naval OdIcsr Has Severe
Cerebral Bsmorrhage ut His Home
In WashtugtOn.'

Washington, May Rear Admiral
William T. Sampson, retired, died at
his home in this city at five O'Clock
yesterday afternoon. The immediate
cause OF death was severe cerebral
hemorrhage. He had been in a semi
conscious state for several days and
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-08
Grain and Provisions.

Kansas City, May s.-Sales BY sample
on track. wheat-No. 2 hard, 7sc; No.
8 hard, 72@72isc; No. Q red, 7sc; No. 3
red, 77@7Sc. Corn-No. mixed, 63064c;
No. 8 mixed, 62iaG63c No. white, $50
&c; No. white, 64ltGs5c. Oats-No. 2
mixed, 44a4i,sc; No. mixed, 4SihG44c;
No. Q white. 44lQ46c; No. 3 white, aye
Rye-No. 2, 5s1ac Hay-Timothy $4,000
400; prairie, $6OOdl3OO. Eggs, Ahc per
dox. Poultry-Brolers, &c; hens, live
Shc; ROSTERS, l7ia@29c each; turkeys, ~
@s,tc; ducks, NC; geese, &c; pigeons,
500 per dox. Butter-Creamery extra
fancy, &c per h.; dairy, lsc; store
packed, l5c Potatoes-Car lots, Sl.l0Q3 q
per bu.; new, si.75020o per bu. lick.
9o6Soc per doc. Lettuce. 5oc per y bu.
Asparagus, lOH2Oc per ID. Spinach, 500
Coo per bu. Onions, t1.05Gl5 per bu.
Cabbage, &25o02.75 per cwt Radishes, 10
Misc per doz. Caulihower. $50 per crate.
Cucumbers, 5oc@sl.oo per dos.~ Egg plant,
SIS per doz. Apples, fancy, S.5o665o
per Dbl.
Chicago aaA q. Louis Cash Grain.
Chicago, May s-wheat-No. . red. ~
6Ssi.c; No. s. 7sN0s1ko; No. . hard win
ter, 7S%077kc; No. !, 7sx07xc; Ne. !
northern spring. 7sA61kc; No. I 7SAe
I6xc; No. 1 f50wAc. Corn-No. I oMo
EoNc Oats-NA J. 1A0tlkc; Ne. 1 W
ili4c 1fa . fs1 as
81. Louis Nay s.-Wheat-Nc. Z fsd
cash, elevator. to6S1c: track tHxos,itpi
No. hard. wMe11c Cosn-No. : cash
&c; track, 0kc. oats-No. cash. 04o
track, Nc: No. white. tsAoxltA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-08

Aberdeen, S. D., May 7.-Joseph
Coleman has been arrested on a
charge Of numbering his brother, Ed
ward, for the purpose Of securing
the amount Of an insurance policy
made payable to him. Edward Cole
man died some time ago from the eff
fects Of what was supposed to be an
accidental shooting. An investiga-
ton, however, led to the arrest.
Three brothers have died within five
months, all Of whom carried insur-
ance policies payable to two surviv-
ing brothers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-08
scores the whisky Peddlers.

Ardmore, |. T., May Judge Ho'
sea Townsend, in his charge to the
federal grand jury, was severe in his
denunciation of the whisky peddlers
in the Indian territory, and said that
more crime could be traced to the
introduction and sale Of liquor than
to any other source.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-08
. nsv,va1st Threatened with Death.

st. Joseph, Mo-, May 7.-Evangelist
James Coad, who is conducting a
series OF revival meetings at Eddy
Vile, Ia, last night received writtea
and verbal notice that unless he i'm
mediately ceased his attacks on the
saloons Of the town he would be as.
sassinated. He Is advised to at once
leave the place under pain Of death
Coad says he will continue the meet.
ings, but he will work under the pro-
lection Of armed guards.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-08
A Young Wife Takes Poison,

Wichita, Kan, May THE young
wife Of Judge Cardwell, prominent
lawyer Of Weatherford, Ok, com
mitted suicide yesterday by taking
strychnine.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-08

Washington, May THE senate
committee on military affairs yester-
day completed the army appropria-
ton bill. Increases recommended
by the committee bring the total APP
preparation made by the bill up to
about Sl00,00O,OO0.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-05-08
CABLEGRAM FROM CHAFFEE.
The General Tells About the Shooting Of
Prisoners While Trying to Escape-No
Recommendation Camps.

Washington, May THE war de.
partment yesterday evening received
the following cablegram from Gen.
Chaffee at Manila:
"Gcn. George W. Davis reports that
May prisoners that had been dis
armed, sitting on an open hilltop
and surrounded by strong guard,
at concerted signal sprang to their
feet and rushed down the hill. Sew.
sral endeavored to seize rifles from
the guard and one succeeded while
the soldier was drinking from can.
teen. The direction Of the fight was
such as to bring them to the rear
Of the company, SO that firing upon
the Moros would endanger our men.
The guard and one company opened
fire without orders, killing IS. Nine
were recaptured and the others es.
capped. Regret this accident, as II
was desired to release the prisoners,
except a few Of the leaders, and en-.
courage the return Of others ia
peaceful labors."
Gen. Chaffee also cabled that he
has rescinded the order for the estab-
lishment of RECOMMENDATION camps
in Laguna and Batangas provinces,
the only provinces in the Philippines
where the system had been practiced'
These provinces lie on the south
shores of Laguna de Bay and are
about 40 miles distant from Manila.