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The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-04-25
MOROS IN UGLY MOOD
THEY ATTACK AN AMERICAN
DETACHMENT.
Force Under Baldwin Fired Upon by
Concealed Foes in the Mindanao
Hills-No Americans Slain While
Enemy Has a Number Killed-Ad-
ance Halted Upon Orders from
the War Department.

Washington, d. c., April 23.-Gen-
eral Chaffee in a telegram dated Ma
Mia today, tells of operations in the
vicinity of Dalabany. Lieutenant Col
onel Baldwin cleared the trail to Lake
Dapao where he was Joined by Moore's
battalion and mounted battery. Moore
was fired on from the hills in front
and on the left. The assailants were
driven off. Baldwin drove the enemy
two miles when they scattered.
General Chaffee continues:
There were no casualties to our
troops; seven Moro bodies were found,
the opposing Moros were from Pinel-
las village, whose fort in sight is fly
ing the red flag.
" The yam delegation has arrived at
Baldwin's camp from Geneasi, making
absolute submission to the United
States authority under the terms of my
proclamation.
Yesterday morning there was an
affair of a few minutes with the sultan
of Paulao's men. who attempted to re-
occupy the grounds cleared the day be-
fore. and they were forcibly dispersed.
Baldwin says it will be necessary to re-
duce the force at Pulas if it continues
hostile, before passing it. General
Davis has ordered Baldwin not to as
sault any fort or occupy hostile places
until two weeks time which was grant
ed the Moros to surrender the murder
ers, has expired.
In order to expedite matters yours
of yesterday was sen at once to Cen
eral Davis and was received by him at
10: so p. m. He has ordered Baldwin to
abstain absolutely from any agrees
sive movement and he will favor in
every way possible a friendly confer
ence. To withdraw all our forces will
ruin our prestige; to withdraw part of
the force would be dangerous. | have
ordered the trail cleared to the rear
quickly; eight miles was well opened
when J. was there. Shall maintain our
position, but will not advance further
until you are heard from"
"Febiger, with a battalion of 200 men
is in reserve. Baldwin's advance to so
great a distance was premature. bnt
was occasioned by the opportunity to
seize advantage in the situation and a
position for camping troops.
'Boishing, at Ilagan, says everything
is quiet. He is confident that the Mo-
ros on the north side have no idea O.
rising"
The war department has instruct.
ed General Chaffee to delay the depart.
ure of the proposed expedition into
Mindanao until after the receipt o.
further directions from Washington
The president desires to exhaust al
other means of effecting the capture o
the. Moros who murdered the American
soldiers, before dispatching an arm
ed expedition for that purpose. Mean
while, however, that portion of Gen
eral Davis command selected for tn,
journey will still be held in readiness
and all preparations up to the point o
actual departure will be made.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-04-25
Day in the House.

Washington. April 22-The house to-
day entered on the consideration of
the military academy appropriation
bill. In addition to the regular items,
it contains a provision for extensive i'm
provements Of the grounds and build
ings at West Point. These improve
ments will cost IS. 500, 900, of which a
little over SO, 000, 900 is in the %appropria-
ton bill. Twenty-four of the 80 pages
of the bill were completed.
During the general debate on the
military academy bill, Mr.. Gilbert of
Kentucky precipitated a discussion on
the race question, which was partici-
pated in by Representatives Gillett of
Massachusetts,. Blackburn of North
Carolina, w. w. Kitchin of North Caro-
lima. Gaines of Tennessee and Cochran
Of Missouri. Mr.. Gillett discussed the
question of the alleged violation of the
neutrality laws in connection with the
shipment of mules and horses to South
Africa.
The agricultural appropriation bill,
which was reported to the house today
carried about So, O 900, an increase
approximately of $3.50, 900 over the APP
preparations last year and a decrease
of about $500, 900 from estimates.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-04-25
REBELS CAPTURE A TOWN.
Colombian Forces Beaten in Bloody
Battle by Insurgents at
Bocas Del Toro.

Colon, April 21.-A German steamer
from Bocas Del Toro, which has just
arrived here, brings news that the Lib
erals effected a landing in open boats
and bargers nea Bocas at 6 o'clock
Thursday evening, when the fighting
began. The Liberal troops outnumber-
ed the government force, which was
forced to surrender the town at IL
o'clock yesterday morning. One hum
dred and fifty men on both sides were
killed, hut the government loss was in
significant compared with that of the
Liberals. The United States gunboat
Machias landed 100 marines at Bocas.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-04-25
FRAUDS IN POSTAL CARDS.
Department Exercised Over Discov-
cry of Counterfeits Generally
Circulated in Mails.

New York, April 23.-The postal au-
thorities are exercised over the discov-
cry of counterfeit postal cards i'm the
mails from nearly every part of the
United States. The description of the
counterfeit cards is given by the au-
thorities as follows:
The top name line runs together, gen
uine spaced. The lines of Jefferson's
face are coarse and broken, and the
wreath is not uniform. The word JEFF
ferson is light face, and the genuine is
bold face. 1t is coated paper. which is
not used for cards.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-04-25
FOR MURDER OF A DOMESTIC.
Kansas Farmer Arrested for a Crime
Committed in That State
in 1899.

Wellington. Kan, April 21.-John
Cummings, a farmer. was arrested to-
day, charged with the murder of Anna
Dishman, aged 13 and a domestic. The
crime, which was committed in August,
1872 So WA was so witnessed ene ID by " Cummings nnn dngSo Wlfe
to maintain secrecy in regard to the
matter. Cummings concealed the body
and later buried it. Mrs. Cummings
recently told the county attorney the
details of the crime, and today Cum
mings confessed. Cummings was 45
years of age, prosperous, and bore a
good reputation.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-04-25
Day in the u

Washington, ID. c., April 23.-The
house today by a vote of rs to 70 re-
jected the claims attached to the omni-
bus claims bill by the senate aggregat-
ing 81 800 900, and on the heels of that
action non-concurred in the whole of
the senate amendment (the various
items having been ruled to constitute
a single mendment) and sent the bill
to conference.
The military academy appropriation
bill was passed today after the limit of
the cost of the improvements at West
Point had been reduced from Sc, 800, 900
to So, 800. 900 and the amount of the APP
preparation from So, 1000, 900 to $2,O0O,-
900.
The London dock charge bill was
called up, and vas not disposed of.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-04-25
TRAGEDY IN WOMAN'S DEATH.
Michigan Coroner's Jury Skeptical as
to Husbands Story, and Lat
ter is Arrested.

Traverse City, Mich, April 22.-
Mrs. John A. Hargreaves, aged As. was
found dead this morning with bruises
and marks of violence on various parts
of the BODY. Her husband says she was
seized with a fit, and, in the effort to
control her, they tumbled about the
room, her head striking against the
door and dresser. He said he then went
to a neighbor's and reported the cor
ditions. The c%oroner's jury returned a
verdict that death was caused by vio-
fence by unknown hands. Hal greaves
has been arrested.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-04-25

est oligarchies in the history of the
world. He maintained that the Philip
pine commission was given too great
power by the bill, and he asserted that
under it's provisions the islands would
be exploited for private gain.
While he was speaking, two efforts
were made to maintain a qourum, the
second resulting in a lively tilt among
the several senators, Senator Scott of
West Virginia intimating hat the ar
gument could not influence any sena-
tor.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-04-25
IN HALLS OF CONGRESS.
Senate Passes the River and Harbor
Bill Without Debate - Senator
Dietrich Presents a Substitute for
the House Cuban Reciprocity Bill
Measure to Repeal Philippine

Washington, April 22-Without a
word of discussion of the merits of the
measure the senate today passed the
river and harbor bill, carrying abodt
$40, 900, 900. So thoroughly had the bill
been considered by the commerce com
mittee that every senator was content
that it should pass as reported from the
committee. AS no senator was prepared
today to begin the debate on the Phil
ippine government bill after a few min
utes of informal discussion it went over
until tomorrow.
Senator Dietrich of Nebraska today
introduced a bill to authorize the presi-
dent TO enter into reciprocal agreement
with the permanent government of
Cuba respecting trade between the Uni
ted States and that island. 1t provides
that when the permanent government
is established the president shall be
authorized to enter into such agreement
with Cuba whereby the United States
binds itself for a period of five years
to pay the government of Cuba certain
sums at fixed periods as reductions in
duties.
Senator Dietrich said the bill was
intended as a substitute for the house
Cuban reciprocity bill.
Senator Teller introduced a resolu-
ton today in favor of the repeal of the
sedition laws in force in the Philip
pines.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-04-25
British Camp Considered.

Washington, d. c., April 23 "A con-
ference was held at the white house to-
night to consider Colonel Crowder's re-
port on the alleged British camp near
New Orleans. The result of the confer
ence was not made public. The presi-
dent is anxious that the matter shall
have the fullest consideration before a
decision is made, as the questions in
volved are ~far-reaching in consequence,
not alone for this time but as affecting
probably similar expectations in the flu
ture.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-04-25
Pruden,s SUCCESSOR Named.

Washington, d. c., April 23.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt today appointed Ben
jamin F. Barnes of New Jersey TO be
assistant secretary to succeed the late
o. l.. Pruden. Mr.. Barnes was born
abroad of American parents on Dec. 8.
1868. He was educated in the public
schools of New Jersey and the Chicago
High school, and is a graduate of the
law department of Georgetown univer-
sity. Mr.. Barnes held various clerical
positions. In May, 1900, he was ap-
pointed by President Mckinley assist
ant secretary to the president, and has
been assistant to Secretary Cortelyou
since last January.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-04-25
Commons Vote War Tax.

London, April 23.-The whole even
ing of the house of m was oc-
cupied with p heated debate on the
corn duties, as provided for in the bud
get. At midnight Government Leader
Baifour applied the closure, and the
corn duties resolution was adopted by
q vote of 2S3 to 1877.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-04-25
For New Warships.

Washington, ID. c.. April 23.-The
house committee on naval affairs today
completed the naval appropriation bill.
The item, as to the new ships as final
ly determined upon. was as follows:
Two battleships of 10000 tons displace-
ments to cost, exclusive of armor and
armament, $4,212, 900 each; two armor-
ed cruisers, 14.500 IONS displacement
each. to cost 81, 1858, 900 each: two gun
boats of 1000 tons each, to cost $685.
900 each.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-04-25
Casualties in T~ransvaal.

London. April 23.-The casualty list
published tonight shows that fighting
in South Africa has not ceased. Last
Sunday two British officers were killed
neal Ficksburg. One was Captain Sir
Thomas Fowler, only son of the late
lord mayor of London. Four men were
killed and three officers and IA men
wounded in an engagement in the east
crn part of the Transvaal on Sunday.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-04-25

Cairo, H., April 23.-In the search of
the wreck of the steamer City of Pitts
burg today a charred body was found
on top of the boilers. One limb was
burned to the trunk. the other to the
knee, and only the blackened skull re-
manned. There is no possibility of an
Identification,
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-04-25
Work of the Committees.

Washington, April 22.-Arguing be-
fore the house committee in favor of
amending the interstate commerce laws
so rs to make the act more effective
President Knapp reviewed the extent
to which rate cutting Is carried on. He
expressed the belief that the remedies
to be applied should go higher than the
subordinate traffic managers and
should reach those who profit to a large
amount as a result of the rebate sys-
TEN.
The ways and mea committee to-
day ordered a favorable report on the
bill to refund taxes upon legacies for
the use of Libraries, literary, charitable
or educational purposes, etc.
The conferees on the Chinese exclu-
sion bill met today. but reached no
conclusion.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-04-25
Governor Wood Pardons Reeves,

Havana, April Ex-Governor General
Wood issued an order today p%ardoning
w. H. Reeves, recently sentenced to tell
years Imprisonment and to pay a fine
of $35,01G for completely in the Cuban
postal frauds. Reeves was liberated at
once. Governor Wood says he pardon
ed Reeves because he was a witness for
the state.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-04-25
DELEGATES A NEW LIBRARY,
Andrew Carnegie Officiates at Open
ing of Institution in Penn
sylvania Borough.

Pittsburg, Pa, April 23.-Andrew
Carnegie formally dedicated the hand
some free library of Carnegie borough
tonight before an audience of over L.
200. Mr.. Carnegie was given an ova-
ton when he arose to speak. His re-
marks were confined entirely to the
new building and the purpose for
which it was built.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-04-25
URIBE CROSSES FRONTIER.
Leader of Colombian Rebels Given a
Hot Chase by the Gov
eminent Troops.

Washington, D. C, Apr. 23-The state
partment has information by cable to
the effect that Uribe-Uribe, the insur-
rectionary leader, has been completely
overwhelmed by the government
troops at a place called Medina, and
has been compelled to beat a retreat to
Venezuelan territory. 1t is :elieved in
Bogota that the war is now practically
over.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-04-25
Bishop o'Gorman in Rome.

Rome, April 21.-Bishop O'Gorman,
DID,, of Sioux Falls, S. D., member of
the American mission, appointed to
confer with the pope with reference to
church questions in the Philippines, ar
rived here today.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-04-25
Life Penalty for Wife Murderer.

Muncie, Ind, April 21.-Chas. Pittsel
tonight was found guilty of murder in
the first degree. and his punishment
fixed at life Imprisonment by the jury
Pittser, who is 20 years of age. shot
and killed his wife, aged IS, last jan
uary.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-04-25

Washington, d. c.. April 23.-The
formal discussion of the bill temporari-
ly to provide for a government in the
Philippines was begun in the senate to-
day. Senator Rawlins Of Utah. the
leading minority member of the Philip
pine committee, opened the debate. He
denounced the bill as an unwarranted
imposition on the F~ilipinos. declaring
that it would establish n of the foul
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-04-25
THE NEWS CONDENSED.
MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM
VARIOUS LOCALITIES.

General Happenings of the Past Few
Days Taken from the Wires and
Condensed to Suit-of Interest to
All Who Wish to Know What Has
Been Going on in This and Other
Countries.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-04-25
Chief Makes Submission.

Manila, April 23.-Dato (chief) Gan
asi has sent a delegation to the Ameri-
can commander, rendering absolute
submission of the men under his con-
troll.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-04-25
Civil War Veteran.

Minoka, H.. April 23.-Lewis c. Pray,
a veteran of the civil war who partici-
pated in 100 battles and skirmishes.
died today. He was a noted scout and
s~harpshooter.
Ill to 46.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-04-25

Victim of Steamer Disaster.
The damage done by fire in the Bar
bican district of London is roughly esti-
mated at So, 900, 900.
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Specially prepared articles covering
scientific research, reminiscent and
current history. folk lore, as also, pa
pers treating with Hawaii's progress
and development.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-01-13
WHEN WOMEN
DISAGREE
Suit in the Circuit Court to
Dissolve a Business
Partnership.

Refina V:eira has sued Louisa f. Men
doca for dissolution of partnership.
Plaintiff alleges that together with de-
PENDANT she opened a grocery in Febru-
airy. 1901 engaging also in the business
of renting and letting houses. She al
leges now that she is dissatisfied with
the conduct of defendant, and though
she has requested that the firm be dis
solved, defendant refuses to allow it.
She claims that Louisa Mendoza is in
debted to the partnership. while the lat
ter makes the same allegations relative
to the plaintiff.
In her petition the plaintiff asks that
the Court order an accounting, dissolu
ton of partnership and appoint trustee
to take charge and close up the bust
ness of the firm
Mrs Theresa Wilcox has appealed
from a judgment against her in District
Court obtained by II. G.. Middleditch for
Sl02, for merchandise sold and deliver
ed. She claims she paid the bill. The
case of Metcalf ct al against the estate
of Paul Neumann for the possession of
Manoa Valley land has been settled out
of court
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-01-13
NEGRO MINISTER
DEAD AT WAILUKU
Rev. james A. Henderson Laid TO
Rest-hu humphreys Expected
on Maui.

WAILUKU, Jan. i1.-Rev James A.
Henderson, a colored minister who came
to Maui from Montgomery, Alabama,
about a year ago, and who has since
served pastor to the negro colony at
spreckelsville. died from a stroke of par
alysis on Wednesday, January S. He
suffered a serious stroke in July from
which he had almost recovered when the
second and fatal stroke occurred. Mr..
Henderson was 30 years Old and was
born and raised near Montgomery. Ala
bama. When a young man, he entered
the Booker Washington school at Tus-
keegee. Ala, as one of its first students
and received his education at that in
The funeral services were held at the
native church. Rev. j. Nua officiating.
The Maui News continues its attacks
on Judge Kalua.
Judge a. S Humphreys is expected to
visit on Maui next week.
The office of the H. G. & s Co. has
been moved from Spreckelsville to Camp
v where the new mill is located
There are several applicants for the po-
'otion of teacher i'm the Wailuku Union
school. made vacant by the resignation
# Miss NJ r. Nape.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-01-13
FIRST CLASS VAUDEVILLE.
Some sotabls Performers at the
Orpheum Tonight.

The announcement OF a second engage
ment of the Worlds Entertainers comes
very satisfac. orily to the public at large,
The memory OF the exceptional bill pre-
scented by Henry Lee andshis associates
last year is still flesh and there is no
doubt of the cordial reception that viii
be given Company Number Two, who
make their debut tomorrow night.
The names listed by Dir. J. G. Rial are
securities for a program COMPOSED OF The
pick of the Continental and ~
vaudeville theatres. Since the introduce
ton of thoroughly American vaudeville
into Australia with the Worlds Enter
tanners. Harry Richards, the well known
Australia manager, has taken up the
gauntlet and on his recent trip TO Amer
lea booked expensive acts for three or
four years % come Lee and Rial re-
solved to maintain the supremacy, and
sent across the water to London. Paris
and Berlin for their star attractions.
The thirty-one members of the present
company represent not only one com
plete program but recruits for two other
companies, so that Honolulu is tnusu-
ally fortunate in securing the perform
ance of all of the acts during their short
stay here.
AS "a good wine needs no bush,'' the
Worlds Entertainers need no advance
praise beyond the announcement of their
coming. There are many prodigies in
the bill. Powell, the European wizard,
who has dimmed the memory of Her
mann's fame and astonished audiences
by catching gold fish on baited hook
under their very noses, is included; with
comedians acrobats whose feats are the
oretically impossible. and a host of va
ried and first-class artists are on the
bill
The company plays at the Orpheum, as
the house best suited to the lack of re-
straint that naturally goes with vaude-
Vile. The seats are already obtainable.
and a heavy advance sale is already an
nounced.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-01-13
OFFICERS CLUB
HAS A MEETING
The Board of Survey Condemns
Clothing-New Rifles for
Sharpshooters.

An important meeting of the Officers
Club was held at National Guard head
quarters yesterday morning. Among
Other matters discussed was the prize
drill To be held April 9th. and the pro-
gram for that event will soon bs given
out The companies are all working
hard for the prize this Year.
1t was decided TO apportion the new
Springfield rifles recently sent here by
the War Department. ten 10 each COM
pany They Will he used for target prac-
tice ny the company sharpshooting.
II was also decided to make the treas
urer Of each company give security or
bond in the amour; Of S-IN. This * made
necessary because OF the apportionment
OF funds 70 the various companies. the
monies remaining in the hands OF the
company treasurer until distributed
y board of SURVEY consisting OF Major
Ziesler. Captain Johnson ard Lieutenant
German. was appointed by Colonel Jones
10 examine into the condition of the reg
mental equipment The survey was
made Immediately. and about one hum
dred and fifty old coats and the same
number of trousers and other equipment
was condemned.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-01-13

Nothing excels the Hawaiian Annual
I'm its variety and amount of reliable
Information relating to these Islands.
SO as to be equally valuable at home
and abroad.
An svo pamphlet of over 200 pages.
Price rs cents each. or IS per dozen.
Postpaid to any address at s. cents
per copy.
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CASTLE & COOKE Co., Id.
HONOLULU.
Commission Merchants
SUGAR FACTORSs

AGENTS FOR
The Eva Plantation Company.
The Waialua Agricultural Co.. Ita-
The Kohala Sugar Company
The Waimea Sugar Mil Company.
The Fulton Iron Works, St Louis, NO.
The Standard OIL Company.
The George F. Blake Steam Pumps
Weston's Centrifugals-
The New England Mutual Life lnsur-
ance Company, OF Boston.
The Aetna Fire Insurance. Company, OF
Hartford, Conn.
The Alliance Assurance Company. of
London.
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is protected by application for a patent.
and VIII be given further trial In the
actual handling OF cane in few days.
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NEW ORPHEUM
RESTAURANT
1850 Fort Street.

1850 Fort Street.
BEST MEALS. CLEANEST TABLhS
AND OUICKES SERVICE
IN HONOLULU.
Prices Reasonable.
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Including latest census and general
election returns.
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w. e. SHARP,
Expert Piano Tuner
Office, Thrum's Bookstore.

Telephone and 1 will call and examine
your Piano free OF charge