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The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-04-13
HUNDRED DEAD ON THE FIELD
Moros Signally Defeated in Battle
With Americans

Manila, April 10-Captain Pershing's
force captured Bacolod Island of Min
danao. Wednesday. killed hundred
Moros and wounded many others. Three
Americans were wounded
Pershings force consisted of Shaws
battalion of the Twenty infantry
Fitzpatrick of the Fifteenth cavalry and
Chacuacis battery.
Pershing was surveying the West Shore
lands when the Bacocdians opposed mis-
advance and provoked the Sight. Per
shing surrounded and attacked their
strong hold first Smelling them and rush
ing his troops forward, charging gal
lanty. After crossing the deep moat
and entering the fort the Americans en-
gagged the Moros, bayonets against
Fusses.. hundred of the defenders
We're killed, including the Datto of Pan
andungan, and many We're wounded.
Only three Americans were wounded.
After the capture of the fort it was de-
stroyed
The Baco!od leaders ana a majority Of
the people of that district had been hos
tile to the Americans and encouraged Al
tacks on American camps. They rejected
The leaders of friendship
1t is expected that the defeat of the
Bacolodans will result in all the AOros
acknowledging American sovereignty.
Pershing's column is going TO Marahue,
which Is also hostile.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-04-13
THOUGH DEAD PARNELL WINS
Irish Land Bill Means Triumph Of
Policy of Late Leader.

London. April S-John Redmond, tine
Irish leader, made an important speech
a Dublin tonight, in which he welcomed
the Irish land bill. in spite of its great
defects, the first measure proposed
by an English minister having the
avowed object of carrying into effect
the policy of Parnell and the land
league
He said he did not wish to forestall
the decision of the coming national con
vention at Dublin. The latter's accept
ance of the bill would mean its amend
ment and its certain passage into law
The rejection of the bill by the conVen-
tlon would mean that both Chief Sec
rotary Wyndham and his bill would dis-
appear. He knew what he was saying
wien he said that at this moment the
positions of the government, of M.
WNndham, and of the land bill were all
weak positions. lie deprecated any mix
ing up of the questions of land and home
rule. He believed that the settlement
of the land question would remove the
most formida Bile obstacle on tine road 10
home rule, but the suggestion made ny
some liberals that the Irish land hl'l
should be accompanied by measure of
home rule was dangerous ana the sugges-
ton was likely To wreck the bill. lie
considered that Ireland ought to be pre-
pared 10 give Nh Wyndham attempt
to deal with the question a fair trial
After outlining the desirable amend
ments to the land bill. Nh Redmond ex-
pressed surprise that there should be any
uncertainty regarding the reception that
Ireland would give to King Edward on
his coming visit He was convinced that
the king was friendly to Ireland. and,
except that the ma tionalists. by their at
titude towards the crown. we're abso-
lutely debarred from giving his majcs-
ty an official reception. he would be
welcomed with every courtesy and hos
nifa1itv
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-04-13
BATTLE AT SAN DOMINGO.
GOVERNMENT TROOPS FAIL TO
WHIP REBELS.
President Vasquez Lead His Troops
on the Rebel Positions, but Is
Twice Repulsed.

San Domingo City, Saturday, April 4
The warshp Presidente. in the hands or
President Vasquez, and the revolutionary
gun vessel Independence arrived mere 'hiS
morning. The commander of the Uhlicu
States cruiser Atlanta Immediately nct-
fed the commander of the Presldente thdt
ne must not lombard the town untl ne
had given tWenty-four hours notice An
interview between the two commanders
took place, and afterwards the Presidehlc
steamed away. The Atlantas doctor IS
helping to care for the wounded in the
recent engagement.
The negotiations for peaceful settle
ment of the questions in dispute lnltiat-
ed by the consuIs, have failed, and the
suspension Of hostilities ended at W
o clock yesterday morning, when Presl-
dent Vasquez opened fire on the revo-
lutionary positions. The rebels ia inns
city replied with cannon and lighting
lasted during the whole of yesterday AMI
through last night, only ccasinS TINS
morning, by which time General vas
quezs troops had been finally repuised
in their assault on the city. Inc mum
Der Of killed and wounded is unknown
The government troops made a second
;;ttempt this morning to force their way
INTO the city but attcr heavy hight on
the banks OF the river they were asalN
thrown back The insurgent general re
pm was killed.
President Nasquez's forces are at the
suburb san Carlos and their prospects
OF succ ssful assault on the city ap-
pears remote, as it is well barricaded ana
defended by heavy guns. \ SUSPENSION OIL
arms has now taken place i'll order that
the Red Cross CORPS may attend to the
wounded
Italian and German warships have ar
rived here and have landed marines TO
protect their respective cOnsulates.
Many families nave gone on board the
foreign Warships for safety. 1t is reported
that the foreign warships will disembark
narties of marines in case of pillage.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-04-13
BLOODWINEFREE
Sent to Any One for the Asking to Prove
Its Wonderful Powers.

When say that Blood Wine is of the greatest
medicines this country has known not exagger-
ating one bit. We know what talking about We
have with eyes its marvellous cures and are
that when taken in time its effects upon old or new
diseases will astonish most anyone 1t is not surprising,
however, that Blood Wine is successful in overcoming
disease when you think of itbecause it acts few other
medicines act-by uprooting the evil 1t takes the very
bottom out of disease leaving Dothng for it to feed upon
No matter who where you live what disease
have what you have done to be crTed-dont let this
opportunity for getting free trial bottle slip by and prove
for Yourself that it is all we claim it to be-
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-04-13
1t Cures Kidney and
EsrighG'S Disc aSe.

Mr. John r. Foster. of Manchester, n.
H.. speaks as thousands spe&%:
Blood Wine is truly a most remark
able medicine. In my case it's WORN has
been little short of a miracle. For some
time | suffered with Kidney disease and
rheumatism of a most painful and ad-
vanced type l tried about everything.
without relief, and expected the same
result from Blood Wine. but Fortunate
" for me when | struck Blood Wine
| struck the rock of Gibraltar. 1t stood
my severe test and conquered my trou-
BILE, and today ! am a well man. due
wholly to this great medicine. To my
mind there is absolutely nothing that Will
compare with ii, and l have no hesita-
ton in advising any one in i'll health to
give it thorough test"
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-04-13
CHINA FEARS FRENCH ATTACK
Rumored That Republic Will Move
Against Rebels.

Pekin April "A report has been on
foot for some time that France is pre-
pairing TO intervene and suppress the
insurrection in Kwang 81 province. which
borders the French colony or Tonkin. and
where 100000 rebels are said to be in arms.
The foreign legations here are inter-
ested in the outcome of the Russo-Japa-
nese quarrel over 8 concession in Man
churia at the mouth of the Yaiu river
which has resulted in the dispatch Of
Russian troops TO that point. lormer
Russian financial agent In Korea claims
to hold timber concessions on both sides
of the Yam. and recently sent his agents
to operate them. They found the Japa-
nese in possession of the territory and
the latter refused to vacate. The Rus
sian concessionaire appea led to the Rus
sian authorities. who have taken the
matter IN hand.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-04-13
FAMOUS YUNG LII is DEAD.
He Was the Real Author of the Boxer
Outbreak

Pekin. April 10 -Yung Iu, the comp
troller Of finances and first grand secre-
tary is dead
Yuna La was a Mauchu and at the time
OF the beginning of the Boxer outbreak
was viceroy of the province of Pc Chi Ii
and gcneraissmo Of the Chinese army.
lie obtained his post Of generaissimo as
reward for crushing the reform party
in China.
Yung Lu was said to be the real author
OF the anti-foreign outbreak in Pekin
and Ticn Tsin and he commanded the
best disciplined troops which opposed the
allies. This fact was recalled by for
eigners when, in 1901 he was awarded
the two-eyed peacock feather for pro
tecting foreigners against the Boxers"
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-04-13
CHINA MUST PAY IN GOLD
She Cannot Settle the Indemnity on
Silver Basis

Pekin. April THE American financial
agent at Shanghai recently submitted to
the interna tional financial commission =
silver bond for the American indemnity
to be presented to the Chinese represen-
tat1Ves for signature. The commission
declined to present the silver bona.
whereupon the United States financial
agent forwarded it direct to the Chinese.
Information received from other than
American sources is to the effect that the
United States h,s withdrawn the silver
bond and is preparing a substitute on a
gold basis. which is practically ldentl-
cal with the japanese bond. There i
strong feeling among the other lega-
tons against America breaking the con
tract. practically. as the Chinese admit
officially as they have always admltte"
privately that the debt is on a god ba
sis. The American policy is intensely ur-
popular with all classes of Americans III
China
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-04-13
A Chance To Make Money.

| have berries grapes and peaches a
year old, fresh as when picked. used
the California Cold Process. DO not heat
or seal the fruit. just put it up cold
keeps perfectly fresh and costs almost
nothing; can put up bushe in ten min
utes Last year | sold directions to over
80 families in one week; any one will pay
a dollar for directions when they see the
beautiful samples of fruit As there are
many people poor like myself consider it
my duty to give my experience to such
and feel confident any one can make one
or two hundred dollars round home in
few days will mail sample Of
fruit and full directions to any of your
readers for nineteen G0 2-cent stamps.
which is only The actual cost Of the sam
pies, postage etc. Francis Casey. s..
Louis Mo
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-04-13

inhabitants of your beautiful capital pre-
pared for me until the last moment. when
mad to bid you farewell my visit afford
ed me unalloyed pleasure. Accept my
special thanks for having received me in
your family circle and rest assured l
shall hencesprth regard myself as a son
OF the house. | pray to God that He will
make your approaching birthday a day Of
JOY both to you and your house and your
people and that He may long preserve
you In unimpaired health
"WILHELM.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-04-13
Kaiser Thanks King Christian.

Copenhagen. April H. On the departure
Of Emperor William from Copenhagen for
Kiei. where he arrived yesterday. he sent
p characteristic telegram t. King Chris
tian as follows.
My heart prompts me to once again
express my warmcst thanks for the never
t9-he- forgotten happy days | have been
permitted Z" spend with Won in the circle
% a. your dear ones From the day Of
the splendid reception which YOU ana The
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-04-13
Where Murder Rules as King.

Constantinople. April 1.-THE news OF
the death Of Mt ST. cherhina. the Rus
san consul at NIitrovitzl, European
Turkey. who was shot 10y an A.panian
sentinel recently at that place, has
greatly alarmed the authorities hers. who
IS a result, anticipate complications with
Russia
Consular representatives. from Monastir
show that the anar1hical conditions pre-
tailing there are becoming more acute
Assassinations e both Christians and
NEsSl;inaus are increasing. Ia tine uiS-
rriet Of Prilop. during the past week. no
less than "a Christians were killed. ny
Mussulmaus.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-04-13
Spanish MODS Howling.

Madrid, April 6.-The situation has be-
come graver in the university towns where
the brutal treatment of students has
created intense resentment against the
government In Madrid the agitation is
gaining ground
Workmen Of the tobacco factories have
joined in the movement against the au-
thorities and shouts of Down with the
Bourbons' are frequently heard in the
streets. intermingled with bitter cries
against the government and lauding the
repubic
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-04-13
Mrs. Porter Dies Of Chill.

Paris. April 6.-Mrs. Horace Porter. wife
Of the American ambassador. died here
suddenly at o'clock this afternoon from
congestion. following a chill.
The death of Mrs. Porter came with
very great suddenness, making the shock
to the amba ssador doubly severe She
returned from Switzerland only a few
days ago, after a stay of some weeks
there for her health. Mrs Porter ap.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-04-13

fish officials refused TO have anything to
do with tne king until he dropped the title
" the obiaclors protested that the title
was an insult to scotland They added
that. Judging from the addresses he re
ceived at Lisbon, even the King himself
seemed to realize that he was only king
OF England.
Considerable uproar prevailed, but the
meeting ultimately refused to listen to
any further malcontents
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-04-13
Drevfus Affair Stirs France.

Paris. April S.-The Dreyfus affair con-
tnues fiercey to agitate the newspapers
but there is no indication that the gov
eminent will further pursue the matter
owing to the chambers adverse vote The
war Office today gave out a denial of the
published report that War Minister An
DIRE had actually begun the formation
Of an Investigating committee.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-04-13

opponents had uttered threats against
him. Eighty of his partisans have been
al rested in Monterey. and women rela-
tives of the prisoners are to n,emorialize
the federal executive in their behalf
Friends of General Reyes say that the
fears Of Lawyer Reyes are unfounded and
that he could rely on the fullest pro-
lection from the executive of the state
of NueV0 Leon
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-04-13

Many thousands of the most Aattering testi-
monlals have been received by the manufacturers
of Chamberlain Cough Remedy, giving accounts
of its good work, of the aggravatng and persistent
coughs that have yielded to its soothing effect, OF
severe colds that have been broken up by it's use,
off, aud of dangerous cases of Group it has cured
L. is medicine of great worth and merit.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-04-13
Parliament Adiourns for Easter.

London. April S.-Parliament adjourned
To-Day for the Easter holidays. During
the usual discussion of foreign affairs
prior 10 an adjournment Premier Bal
four referred to the Balkan situation.
He said the saving feature was the cor
dial cooperation of Austria and Russia
with the view Of improving the condition
Of the Christians.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-04-13

Panama, April 7,-Advlces from Hondu-
ras state that General Davila, one Of the
generals Of Senior Bonilla. president-elect
OF Honduras in the latter's struggle
against the retiring president, Sierra,
captured the town of CholutCa 68 miles
south of the capital. Tegucigalpa, yes
terday after Il nine-hours battle, and is
now besicging Nacaome
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-04-13

peared much improved, but was still suf-
fering from Influenza, which finally
brought on chill. This, in turn, devcl-
oped into inflammation of the lungs, but
ton was regarded as really serious She
gradually failed, however, until the end
came. General Porter. Mrs. Porters
brother. General Winslow, and the at
lending physicians were at the bedside.
me ambassador is completely pros
trated
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Albanians Are Quieter.

Salonica. European Turkey. April =
The Albanians are becoming quieter.
battalion Of nizams and a battalion OF
reGifs have arrived here from Syrnia and
proceeded 70 NitroVitza.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-04-13

Mexico City April 9.-'rancisco Reyes.
the opposition candidate for governor of
the state of Uuevo Leon. is here. having
left Monterey in disguise He says he
was warned by friends to so away lest
his life be endangered. as the political
excitement continues and some of his
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-04-13
Catholic Albanians Revolt.

Constantinople. April 7.-Sorious dis
turbances have broken out among the
Catholic Albanians at DuraZzo, - miles
south of Scutaria on the rocky peninsula
of Pell. in the Adriat tic. as result of
Turkish exactions Several houses have
been burned and some persons killed.
A general instruction in the Scutari
NiIavet * feared
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-04-13
Indemnity for Lynched Italians.

Rome, April She Italian ambassador
at Washington. Signor Des Planches
has officially advised the foreign Office
that he has received 5000 indemnity for
the families of the Italians who were
lynchod or injured at Erwin, Miss. in
July, 1901.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-04-13
Il YOU have rheumatism, Kidney Trouble,

If you have Rheumatism, Kidney Trouble, Ca
tarrh Weak Lungs, Nervousness, Sleeplessness,
or are all tired out and run down. there is moth
ing in the world SO good for you to take or that
will give you such quick relief as ''Blood Wine"
the great French medicine. Remember these dis
eases are all in the blood, and you can't have
health and strength without removing the cause.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-04-13
3olerniy Swears TT at the Above Is
True-Proof Beyond Question.

" asnIngi0n, Z. z.
Il can safely testify as TO the Guth-
fulness of every word of the abov- US
timonial as [ have been q weekly VS.
itor to the Young iady's house for over
four years in the capacity OF an insur
ance collector and having been q med'
cal student at one time and knowing the
nature Of her disease I was as much as
tonished at the result Of Blood Wine as
were her attending physicians
~ W PEARSON.
agent for Equitable insurance Co.
sos Il St r., W.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-04-13
Showed Hate for Their Kipo

Edinburgh Scotland, April S.--There
was curious scene at meeting here
today called to make prepare tons for
the forthcoming visit of King Edward
to Scotland Several of the local Scot
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-04-13
DiaZ on Hunting Exnedition.

Mexico City. April 9%President Diaz
arrived this morning a Guadajara on a
hunting expedition, accompanied by the
Italian minister and other personal
friends.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-01-04

hold It on. and then made him sit on his launches
the seat. When the train went out Of the sta
ton Jack dressed up and sitting on the seat
like any other human being.
When they had got we'll out the plains some
thing gave way, for just then they heard a smash,
and the dog with one leap left the train. which
going good clip, and to his great joy found
that it was his own masters trunk that had been
thrown off the train with umbrella and spade
along with it. Jack leaped upon the trunk and put
up the umbrella and fastened 1t to the trunk anG
seemed to be wondering where his master was He
looked around and in the south he saw large
clouds rising and he knew what 1t meant; but he
could not or would not leave his masters trunlYT
SO in ten minutes the snowstorm was upon him IN
all its fury. Jack sat still under the umbrella,
looking in all directions for his master.
The train sped on for about half mile before 1t
brought to stop. The passengers great
ly excited, and to add to this shouted
fire. and there was great rush for the doors
They all got safely out, the fire being extin
guished. Jacks master left the rest and started
back along the tracks till, to his great joy. he
found Jack sitting the trunk. waggng his tan at
his masters approach.
Jacks master loved him all the for this
act and they great friends afterward.
PETER DUGUID,
No. 1856 Irving-st.. Newark, n. ].
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-01-04
FIRST PRIZE.

oro aav near Christmas Jack and his little mas
..- ue-e going away. His masters name was Ionl.
rrbev were going granema's house VINO hNeo
4, canada II was very cold there Tom and JACK
90. on the train and rode away When they were
..,,,,- . hundred miles from New-1ork they were
5ela wed for a couple Of hours. Something broke IN
,he engine Toms grandma had been at the sta
$50, with the sleigh at the time the train should
have arrived. II did not come. She thought thae
rro,, was not coming she drove home
when the train arrived Tom and JACK got on
.T-bev were very much surprised to fnd the stauon
e,,ntv They waited quite q long time Then Tom
60 Sewn and had crying spell Jack tried 10
comfort him After while they started TO Walk TO
,he house which three miles away Toms
,awraxe consisted of small trunk. an umbrella
90 q snow shovel He brought the shovel, as he
t,exr there would be plenty OF snow there
sx-,e- they were about mile and half from
.t. ho,se Tom sat down. He set hrs little trunk
sovvn and sat on it. Pretty soon il began to snow
sttle Tom began 10 be afraid He thought he
-,o,,,6 go 10 grandma's and tell her. he could not
<s-r, his little trunk. IL was quite heavy Tor
,t,,s. fellow Jack must stay and watch IL Tom
.,r,r of his hat and coat and wrapped it around
ge~l RI keen him He opened the umbrella
6 inf Mack under it Then he laid the shovel at
80 sS6e of his trunk and trudged on When Tom
,as,,rned lack was sitting al the opposite end or
she trunk from which he had left him. GRANDMA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-01-04
SECOND PRIZE.

Jack king all the afternoon; he was clothed
in Jenny's macintosh and Harold's hat An old
trunk was his throne and Gerties silk umbrella
was his canopy. Edwards spade was his golden
sceptre.
He looks lovely said Gertie, clasping her RED
rttened hands, only he won't sit under his lovely
canopy" and she sighed adding. He'll get SO
wet. it's showing hard"
Perhaps he likes SNOW" suggested Harold read
tusting his jaunty last summers straw re-
posing on his majesty's head.
Now" said Molly. quickly. lets bring franklin
cense and jewels and myrrh to him.. pebbes can be
Jewels. violets frankincense can't they?-and and,
oh, pansies be the myrrh-"
Where will you get your flowers" sneered
Cousin Edward; you can't be IN your right mind
and this contemplate boy curled UP his fat pug
nose.
Yes I can; we know the who keeps the
greenhouse. and often he lets have flow
ers" said Molly pointing TO a covered hot
Anyhow you shouldn't play holy games" added
Jenny
mo, Molly, dear. I'm not, only-you know" said
Jenny, kissing a cold red cheek. down which tears
Come children. come and get dressed; your aunt
ished from the nursery window.
In they went. and Molly stopped TO stroke vel.
vety brown head ana say kindly, Stay there. good
Poor Jack sat there and sat there the trunk.
which rested in the middle or the snowy lot near
IF only they'd come out" thought his doggish
little brain; but Jacks fidelity never forsook him.
Molly had told him to stay, ana ne Woulo remain.
Almost an hour passed. Poor Jack still sat there.
Al last tired out. he fell asleep
Ieck in the house they all tramped to the lot. the
boys carrying lanterns And there lay Jack curled
and mixed with the strings Of the waterproof. He