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The Forrest City times., 1903-04-03


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The Forrest City times., 1903-04-03

Hon
written from Washington, D. e.sa
ALLOW gratitude you derived
from bottle of Peruna One week
and of
spring foncs it is an excellent catarrh remedy."-
DAN A. GROSVESOR.
In ct he says
al consider Peruna really merorious
the country asking certificate Invariably
answe-, yes. Dam A. Grosyenor
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-10-28

libellant, from William T. Thompson,
Trenton, for desertion. King for libe :
liant.
Mary /. Slower, Ellsworth, libellant,
from Fred q. Slower, for cruel aud
abusive treatment. Hale & Hamlin for
libellant.
Lena B. Gray, Stonington, Iibellsnt,
from Sanford II. Gray, for cruel and
abusive treatment. Libellspt to take the
name of Lena B. Smith. Spofford for
libellant.
Carrie e. Robinson, Long Island planta-
ton, iibellant, from Walter NJ. Robinson,
Tor cruel and abusive treatment. Libel
liant 10 take the name Of Carrie e. Davis.
Spofford for libellant.
Augusta A. Clements, libellant, from
Eben l.. Clements, for desertioD. Lyman
for libellant.
Flora A. Orcutt, Hancock, libellant,
from James M. Orcutt, Sullivan, for
desertion. Wood for libellant.
Mary H. Jenkins, libellant, from
Charles Jenkins, for desertion.
William Scott, Machias, libellant, from
Nina e. Scott, fremont, for adultery.
Bunker for libellant.
Carrie s. Whitman, libellant, from
Orlando Witham, for desertion. Redman
for libellaDt.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-10-28
MARRIED.

AVERY-POWERS-At Plymouth, Mass, Oct
81, by Rev 7 T. Calvert, Miss Gertrude May
Avery, of Plymouth. to Capt Ethan Reed
Powers. of BrOoklin.
ILLINGS-THOMAS-At All.ton, Mass, Oct
49, by Rev w Kelsey, Mrs Alice p Billings,
Of Fall River. Mass, to Harry e Thomas OF
Bar Harbor.
GR0SS-HATCH-At Harrington, Oct 10, by
Rev A Carter, Miss Gertrude l. Gross to
Allston N Hatch. both of Stonington.
MITCHELL-NORwoo Steuben, Oct II,
by A Stevens, esq, Agnes Mitchell, OF
Milbridge. to 4" lillian Norwood, of fremont.
M00RE-TORREY-At Bucksport, Oct 81. by
Rev William Forsyth, Miss Georgia A Moore,
of Bucksport, to Maynard Torrey, of
fremont.
OCONNOR- RICH ARDSON-At Ellsworth, Oct
q, by Rev O'Bfien, Miss Margaret NJ
OCobnor, of Maiden. Mass, to Frederick w
Richardson, of Orland.
SHEDp-GOLDEN-At st Sylvia's church. Bar
Harbor, Oct 49, by Rev ID o. Brien, Sylvia L
snedd OF Bangor, to Hugh Henry Golden, OF
Bar Harbor.
EY-M'MULLIS-At fremont, Oct q,
by Rev Clarence Emery, Mrs Mary Torrey
to Frank McMulin, both of fremont.
YOUNG-CARTER-At Bar Harbor, Oct 10, by
Rev Angus M Macdonald, Miss Aetta /
Young to Alton Carter both of Bar Harbor
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-10-28
WANTS 1T ALL.

j. Murray Howe Bonds 5000 Acres
of Long Island in Bluehill Bay.
For some Of the western Hancock couu-
ty towns, glowing future is being pre-
dicted. For some time Long island, in
Bluehill bay, has been coveted by New
York parties, who saw in it great posi-
biities for the upbuilding of summer
resort.
j. Murray Howe, OF New York, to-
gether with his attorney, Mr.. Goodrich,
has been able to bond the entire island
OF 5000 acres Of oIden time survey, with
the exception OF one property, and the
most valua BILE Of all, since it really holds
the keynote to the whole situation, being
centrally located, and on portion of
which there was formerly steam boat
landing. When the bonds expired early
in October, Mr.. Howe renewed for short
time, endeavoring to obtain the portion
owned now by real estate agent.
Last year this property, owned by far
mer named Hodsdon, was bought for
z, 300. 1t consisted OF forty acres of land
and small comfortably finished dwelling
houso auu outouhuinSs' Io-uay tne
price demanded by the real estate agent
OF Mr.. Howe is $4,000, and although he
has offered half OF the amount, it Is no in
ducement apparently.
Mr.. Howe is still working up the matter,
and may, before the early winter, when
the present bonds expire, obtain control,
In which event, this island, hitherto the
home OF few fishermen and farmers,
where wild game abounds in all direc-
tions, from the deer to the lordly moose,
will be dotted with handsome and costly
cottages, overlooking he bay.
Naskeag Point, at the eastern extremity
OF BROOKLYN, is now partly owned by a
Mr.. Goddard, OF New York, who will
erect at least one cottage there the COM
ing year.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-10-28
Ayery-PowerS.

A wedding of interest to Hancock
Mass, on Wednesday, Oct. q, when Miss
Gertrude May Avery was married to Capt.
Elijah Reed Powers, first pilot of the
steamer "Priscilla", OF the Fall River line.
The ceremony was performed at the
home OF the BRIDES grandmother, Mrs.
William Alexander, by Rev. Thomas E.
Calvert, rector OF Christ church.
The bride wore white organdie, and
carried white chrysanthemums. The
wedding march from Lohengrln was
played by Miss Annie Alden, organist of
Christ church, as the bride entered on the
arm OF her uncle, Col. Timothy s. At
wood, of Brockton. The bridal couple
stood beneath an arch OF oak leaves and
sumac. The room was prettily decorated
with ferns, palms and chrysanthemums.
After the ceremony there was an infoI-
NAL reception with refreshments. The
ushers were Lee Powers, OF Boston, son
of the groom, and Benjamin G Spaulding,
of Cambridge, cousin of the bride.
About fifty guests were present, among
tuetn tHe IWO uduBulerd anu tWo euus VI
the groom, Miss Adele and Miss Lou,
Harold and Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Powers, al
of Boston. Among the many gifts was a
complete china dinner set from the
officers and crew of the "Priscilla".
Capt. and Mrs. Powers left on the $40
train for Washington. They will be at
home after November 10, on Stoddard
street, Plymouth.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-10-28
A HOnefuI SIGN.

1t is one Of the most hopeful signs for
the present and the future of humanity
that the more ightened and intelligent
no longer regard preventable sickness as
a necessary evil, ga dispensation of Prov
ideuce," or "the will of God". We have
grown wiser and less superstitious than
were our ancestors, though ignorance
and criminal careessness are still engen-
dering disease and transmitting it to pos
terits.
Parents ignorant of, or indifferent to,
the laws of health, not only doom them
selves to intense suffering, but, worse
still, also condemn their children to life
long invalidism, or hamper them men
tally or physically, or In both respects,
for life. We see examples of this every
where-chronic sufferers from hereditary
govt, rheumatism, consumption and al
coholism.-Success.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-10-28
DIED.

ABBOTT-At fremont, Oct IA, Charles Fl
Abbott, aged 10 years, 10 MONTHS 10 days.
BARR0N-At West Ellsworth, Oct 27, William
Alexander Barron, aged 70 years.
BRAY-At Stonington, Oct is, Florence
Augusta. wife of Gilman Bray, aged So years,
months, II days.
GOTT-ht Bangor, Oct 70, James S Colt. form
erly of fremont, aged Sc years.
HEATH-At Bluehil Oct %, Harold L Heath,
aged IA years, months.
JORDAN-At Ellsworth Falls, Oct "a, Rodney
Elwood, son of Phiander and Nancy Jordan,
aged years, 7'months.
PERRY-At Ellsworth. Oct o. Charles J'Perry.
aged 50 years.
PREBLE-At Sedgwick. Oct 10. Mrs Hannah G
Prebe. aged 81 years, months. 81 days.
TRUNDY-At Ellsworth, Oct a. Mrs Laura e
Trundy. aged 40 years, 6 months, Is days.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-10-28
BORN.

AsTBURY-At Bluehill, Oct II, to Mr. and Mrs
William Astbury, sou.
BUNkER-At Franklin, Oct 49, to Mr. and Mrs
Harvey Bunker, daughter.
DARLING-At Franklin Oct 49, to Mr. and Mrs
Julius Darling, a daug liter.
HE lH-ht Penobseot. rct IS, to MIR and Mrs
Eassin Il Heath, daughter.
JoRDAN-At surry, Oct 25. to Mr. ard Mrs
Frank l. Jordan. a son.
M0oRE-At Ellsworth. Oct %, to MIR and Mrs
John w Moore, a daughter.
OTf-At Bar Iiarbor, Oct l6, to MIR and Mrs
Joseph OF. a daughter.
PATRIQUIN-At Bar Harbor, Oct Q. to Mr. and
Mrs Pearl Patriquin, daughter.
TRIPP-At BAR Harbor, Oct IL, to MIR and Mrs
Blithen Trip, d son.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-10-28
HsNCOCK s. j. COURT.
,n1oURNED SATURDAY = GRIN
DIE GIVEN TEN YEARS.

.,oroR DEALERS GOT IT GOOD AND
- u.Rp-Foss JUMPED HIS BAIL
JUDGE EMERy's ADDRESS.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-10-28
Engiand,s Common-school system.

England's Common-School System.
highlands common school system is Pc
culiar. 1t is chaotic dual system. There
are, first, the voluntary schools-church-
controlled schools, founded and sup
ported by voluntary effort, with the aid
of the government. Then there are the
board schools, organized within the last
thirty years, maintained by the munich
palities, with government aid.
The board schools have been called
Goddess schools" by the churchmen, be-
cause they are founded on this provision
mo religious catechism or religious form
nlary which is distinctive of any particu-
lar denomination shall ne taught In the
school" The twelve thousand church
schools, with twenty five hundred other
voluntary schools of Roman and noncon-
formist churches, instruct three million,
two hundred thousand children; the new
board schools have two million, six hun
dred thousand children enrolled.
Under the cloak of Matchmaking the
school system, and bringing all the
schools under popular control, the edu-
cation bill charges the taxpayers with the
support Of the church schools. AS sop
to the nonconformists the church con-
trolled government appropriates an added
two million pounds year for all the
schools. In word, 1t is a Tory effort to
stem the rising tide Of democracy in
Engiand-to postpone the inevitable sep
aration OF church ana state.-SucceSs.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-10-28
STRUCK A LEDGE

And Sank in Ten Minutes-Fate OF
st. John Schooner.
The schooner "Avon", Capt. M. c.
Kiei, from Perth Amboy to st. John
with coal, struck a ledge off Gran berry
Isles Thursday night.
There was big sea running when the
vessel struck and she went to pieces in ten
minutes. The men had no difficulty in
getting away in their boat and reaching
another vessel nearby.
The captain and crew were brought to
Southwest Harbor Friday.
The "Avon" was two masted schooner
Of 1872 tons register and had cargo Of 344
tons of coal.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-10-28
The Earth's Position in the Univers

The Earth's Position in the Universe.
An attempt to replace our earth Ia the
position OF Importance which it held in
old astronomical systems, and from which
it has apparently been removed by mode n
science, is made IN recent review article
by the veteran English scientist, DR..
Alfred r. Wallace.
The facts that our earth is only one
among the smaller planets and that our
solar system is only one OF countless SINH
lar systems in the visible universe in no
wise oetract, Dr.. Wallace thinks, from
the Importance OF our globe, or of man
as its inbabitsnt.
He regards it as demonstrabe that the
universe is limited and that our solar sys-
lem is as nearly as possible at its center;
that the earth, as planet, occupies the
only position i'll that system where life Is
possible, and that no other celestial BODY
can possibly be inhabited. Mans posi-
ton In the universe is, therefore, unique,
aud DR.. Wallace believes that those who
regard the promotion of his welfare as
the sole and sufficient reason for its crea-
ton are by no means to be put out OF
couTt-SucceSs.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-10-28

How different is the outlook of man
who feels confident every morning t. at
he is going to do a mans work, the very
best that he is capable Of, during the day !!
How superbly he carries himself who
knows that he can work out the Creator 8
design each day, and has no fear, CT
doubt or anxiety as to what he can accom-.
plish! He feels that he is master OF him.
self, and knows to certainty that no
moods or conditions have power to hinder
him. He has come into his dominion.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-10-28

[nenry LItehfleld In For,.m. |

In order to win the next presidential
unite upon, and present to the country, an
acceptable candidate for the office OF
President. This fundamental proposition
is easy of expression but difficult of execu-
ton. Where is the man? That is the
question which is disturbing the demo-
cratic managers day.
No one stands forth pre- eminently,
whose name and record EMIT him to i'm
mediate recognition. On the other hand,
the democratic party is like an army with
out general, a ship without a captain.
1t is true that, with the organization of
the United States Senate in extraordinary
session last March, Senstor Arthur p.
German was elected the leader of the dem
ocratic minority in that body.
This recognition OF his leadership was as
wise as it was deserved; and il, in matters
affecting the national welfare of the
party, he shall be accorded the same dis
tinction, great will be the good thereof.
The fact is, however, that If all the lido
syncrasfes and ebullitions which marked
the democratic conventions of 1896 ana
1900 are to be again insisted upon in 1904,
Mr.. Germans advice will not be asked,
and he will certainly not obtrude it.
The same might be said of other demo-
Gratis who, like Mr.. German, are conser-
vative, and yet whose judgment and ex-
perience would be of invaluable aid to the
| democratic party in its present dilemma.
But admitting that the democrats will
nominate man who will be accepta BILE to
| both factions of the democratic party,
| whose election will not threaten the sta
bility of manufacturing interests, and who
stands for all that is honest and good in
administration, will the democrats then
have chance to eject him to the high
Office OF President? The answer must
| necessarily be in the affirmative.
| There is discomfort over the domination
OF the trusts; there is the friction and dis
| appointment incident to the distinction of
| patronage; there is the feeling Of resent
ment which certain representatives OF cor
| porations feel because the President has
not spared them from suffering the just
execution of the laws. There are a num-
| Der OF factors in the political situation
which will operate adversely to President
Roosevelt if the democrats will unite and
act in sensible fashion. 1t docs not now
seem probable that they will be able to do
so; and, of course, II present conditions
continue and the democratic party
marches forth to battle with ranks d.
vded and officers quarreling among
themselves, there will be no doubt of Mr..
Roosevelt's triumphant re- election.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-10-28

THE COURT.
p-pslding Justice-LucILIus A. EMERr.
IiIers-JCHN r. KNowLTos.
SSa est Attorney--B. T.. TRACY.
SSserid-H. II. WHIrcoMB.
SSnussarH. T. SILsBY. Aurora.
1Sslinrties-D l.. FIELDS, Ellsworth; JAMES
It'll, Gouldsboro; J. suM1ssBY, Bar Har.
a. AILARD STAPLES, Castine; A. u. 0s.
So sS,ssn,ogTapher--J. c CLAY, Portland.
Msssepger-F. T., TiLDkS.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-10-28
Embellishments.
Rheumatism

Is rack on which you need not suffer
long.
1t depends on an acid condition of
the blood, which affects the muscles
and joints, causes Inflammation and
pain, and results from defective diges-
ton and torpid action of the liver,
kidneys and skin.
Sciatica, lumbago and stiff neck ara
forms of it.
"IIood's Sarsaparilla has cured me Of
rheumatism. was so could not lift any
thing and my knees were so stiff ! could
hardly get up or down stairs. Since taking
three bottles OF Hoods Sarsaparilla ! have
never felt a symptom OF rheumatism, and
/ gladly recommend Hoods for this dis
ease" MRS. HATTIE TURNER, Bolivar, Mo.
Hoods SGrSap1riiia
and Pills
Neutralize the acidity of the blood
perfect digestion and excretion, and
radically and permanently cure rheu-
matism.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-10-28
MARINE LIST.
Ellsworth Port.
ARRIVED

Ellsworth Port.
ARRIVED
Thursday, Oct %
Sch Julia Frances, Portland
Sch VIM Eadie, Clossop, Bar Harbor
SAILED
Friday, Oct %
Sch Harry w Haynes, Goodwin, Rondout,
slaves and heads, Whitcomb, Haynes & Co
Tuesday, Oct 81
Sch VIM Eadie, Closson, stonington, lumber,
Ellsworth Lumber Co
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-03-25
FALLING At NEW ORLEANS.
Mississippi River Shows a Slight De.
cline There

New Orleans, March 25.-The Mis-
sissippi has fallen two-tenths cf a foot
in the past twelve hours, Eow register
ing twenty feet. Favorable winds have
probably figured in the decline. Some
thing like gale prevailed during the
night and caused much apprehension
concc.n ming safety of levees, though the
early mornil reports brought no news
of c,evasses. There is no change
whatever in local conditions.
No attempt is to be made to close
the break on the La Fourche Tho
damage it can do has been discounted
and planters likely to be affected have
large forces engaged in throwing up
side and back levees to protect their
plantations. The bayou has fallen
nearly six feet
The hardest fight on the river is now
being made in the La Fourche and
Pontr rhartrain districts. which cover
the front south of Baton Rouge on
both sides Large forces of men are
steadily employed on both banks.
These levees as rule are among the
best in the state and the engineers
have no reason to doubt that they will
hold unless crawiiSh or muskrats un-
dermine them
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-03-25
KANSAS CITY POLICE SCANDAL.
Sensational Disclosures Made by the
City JaiIer.

Kansas City, March 25.-The investi-
CATION of the police department, start
ed by charges of crooked work filed
last week by City Jailer Todhunter be-
fore the board of police commission
ers, has already developed sensational
disclosures and will be pushed. Tod
hunter, in his testimony, declared that
the jailers have made practice of TAX
ing money from prisoners who have
any service rendered them, and also
have regularly taken money from a
lawyer for throwing cases his way.
Other charges made during the inves
tigation are to the effect that SER
geant and other officers at the Central
station have stolen from drunken pris-
Oners. Another case testified to was
that of a prisoner who was released
without trial upon payment of SlG5 to
a lawyer who. it was asserted, was
escorted to the mans cell by city de-
tectives. These detectives later, it
was stated, went with the prisoner to
a pawnbroker's shop that he might
pawn his diamonds to secure the
money.
Something of sensation was
caused when Sergeant Snow, who had
been directed to produce the police
record of arrests in the Westport dis
trict to show the entry of the arrest
OF man from whom Todhunter was
accused of having received money.
was called. The record had been mu-
tilated. four sheets having been re-
moved.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-03-25
BRIEF BITS OF NEWS.

Thieves raided Plainvlla Ind rob-
bng the postolhce, depot and several
stores.
Harry Vardon. the famous English
golfer has rupturel blood vessel ard
is seriously ILL.,
Mrs J. NJ Reeve of Succasunna, n.
j., who has been in trance Tor five
days. is dead.
The town of Dayton, Va. was swept
by fire Tuesday. The whole business
section was destroyed.
Christian college belonging to the
Disciple church of Canton, Mo. was
destroyed by fire. The loss is $4,000.
Joe Cans. champion lightweight pugi-
list. knocked out Jack Bennett of No
Keesport in the fifth round at Pitts
burg.
Colonel w. r. Christy is dead at
He served in the Civil war with the
Eighth cavalry.
Nelson f. Griswold. aged sixty-eight
years. a pioneer resident OF Minneap-
oils, is dead after a brief illness Of a
complication of diseases.
President Roosevelt has made appli-
cation for membership in the Oyster
Bay l.. ID board of trade, which was
established there recently.
1t is reported from Berlin that the
Canadian Pacific Railrcad company
has ordered twenty locomotives from
the Hartmann machine works at
Ch. Dnirz
George b. Haworth. inventor Of the
first corn planter and other agrical-
tural implements and for forty years
leading manufacturer Of Decatur
H., is dead.
Whitley Sullivan was electrocuted
at Dannemora N. " prison TUESDAY
for the murder of Matthew Wilson,
night watchman of the First National
bank OF Cobleskill on Nov. 26, 1900.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-03-25
FIGHTING At SAN DOMINGO is
STOPPED RY WARSkiPS
IN THE HARBOR.
REBELS IN FULL CONTROL
Minister Of War Surrenders to the In.
surgents and Two Other Officials
Seek Refuge in the American Con-
sulate-Result Of Battle at La Vega
unknown-Presdent vasquez Ex-
peiied From the Country
PEELED From the Country.

San Domingo, Republic of Santo
Domingo. March 25.-Qulet has been
restored in this city by the warships
in port.
The minister of war, Senor Pichar-
do, has surrendered to the revolution
lists and the minister of posts and tel
egraphs, Senor Castillo, has joined the
foreign minister, Senor Sanchez, in
seeking refuge in the United States
consulate.
The inhabitants of the villages
around this city are joining in the
revolutionary movement. No news is
obtainable from the southern and
northern parts of the island.
There was severe fighting Monday
at La Vega, but the result is not
known.
II the north and south refuses to
join in the revolutionary movement
the stu non may become more seri-
Gus than it is. Commerce is at a
standstill and there is considerable
anxiety as to the future.
warship is going to San Pedro de
Macoris, to the eastward of this city,
in order TO compel it to surrender.
The warship Presidente, which is off
the northern coast OF the island, is in
the possession of President Vasquez.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-03-25
WOUNDS MAY PROVE FATAL.
Young Woman Fires Five Shots at
Medical Student.

Weston, W. Va, March 25.-Miss
Jessie Waggy, the pretty daughter Of
William Waggy, prosperous farmer
near here, shot Ralph McDannald, the
son of the late ex-Sheriff Addison Nc
Dannald. McDannald is medical stu
dent and came home from Louisville.
Ky, on a vacation. Miss Waggy fired
five shots at McDannald, two of which
took effect in the side and one. in the
back, either one OF which, the doe
tors fear, will cause death.
About a year ago Miss Waggy suo1
McDannald for $50 900 damages,
charging him with deceiving her. Ihe
jury gave her verdict Of $4,000 and it
is thought that this had ended the mat
ter, but she says she has been pa
tiently awaiting her day of revenge.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-03-25
FORCE OF CONSTABuLARY RE.
CAPTURES SURiGAO, ISLAND
OF MiNDANAO.
PUT lADR0NES TO FLIGHT
Native Attack on the Town W9s a Sur.
prise and the Constabulary Were
Stampeded-American Officials and
Foreigners Barricaded Themselves
in the Government Building and
Held Out Until Relief Arrived.

Manila, March 25.-The town of Su-
rigao, in the northwestern part of the
island of Mindanao, which was cap
tured Sunday by ladrones, was re-
lieved during the day The American
officials and foreigners were found to
be safe.
Eighty ladrones, led by ten escaped
convicts, participated in the attack on
Surigao. They had twenty rifles and
forty bolos and succeeded in surprising
and rushing the constabulary barracks
and stampeding the constabulary. In.
spector Clarke was killed at the first
rush. The ladrones captured eighty
rifles
The American officials, the women
and the foreigners sought refuge in
the government building, where Treas
urer Kelly, former Indian scout, as
sumed command The defenders of
the building were armed with shotguns
and refused the summons of the la
drones to surrender. They held out un-
til the town was relieved by force of
constabulary sent from TacloDan. The
ladrones fled at the approach of the
cOnstabulary.
Three companies of United States
infantry will start in pursuit of the
ladroneS