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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22
WHAT RIGHTS HAS HEP
Man Separated for Wears from His
Wife Does some shooting
Jealousy" the Cause.

Jackson Mich, Sept. - Allen
McCurdy OF Cement city. quarrcled
with BIS wife from whom he bad been
separated for four 81 live years lie
wis lnhamed by Jealousy Before dusk
McCurdy met hIs wife riding with q
man whose nan,c Il unknown ne
pulled ont revolver and fred four
shots III the corplc. but missed, and
only succeeded In hitting the horse
They He'd into the woman's house.
but McCurdy pursued and fired auoth.
or shot through window. the bull
let striking Mrs. McCurdy In the arm
and intiicting a slight wound. Imme.
diatcly after the firing McCurdy disap-
peared and has not been found. The
sheriff OF Lenawee county and posse
are look ing for him.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22

kingfsher. q. IT,. Sept 20 - The
cimarron river has fallen eight feet
from the stage NJ which Il weakened
the Rock Island bridge when part OF
trHin No ~ went into the river. but
the smoking car IL still six or seven
feet under the surface. IL Is not known
positively how many persons were In
the smoker when IL fell. Conductor
Thomas says there were nj least nine.
and he believes that three escaped. h.
+, Nicholson. who escaped from the
smoker, says there were at least ten
persons In the car and that persons
with whom he had talked are missing.
No bodies have been recovered.
Herman Il. Sells. aged 8 years. son
Of Mrs. Kate Sells. Of Payne. o.. IN
dead from acute pneumonia as re-
suit OF inhallng muddy water: his
mother Is suffering from shock and
internal injuries. The following are
missing and probably drowned: NJ.
Camel, mail clerk. Caldwell. Kan; III.
Littleheld. OF Pittsburg. Pa, bill poster
OF Forepaugh-Sel circus: w. l.. Doug.
u.s. htHAV IVtttis AhG AhJuA' nNthOtA
eighteen 80 far as known. five OF them
having 1oated from seven To fourteen
miles down the stream before rescue.
Only one OF the injured may die, Mrs.
Robinson. OF Enid. O. 4. The others are
Gu. and bruised.
bottle was found several miles he
low the fatal bridge containing a strip
OF paper on which was written these
words; The one that finds this bottle
write 10 Cleo. Oklahoma. 10 Eldon
Camp. love you"
Hong Kong. Sept. 2o.-The typhoon
which swept this harbor was more de.
structive TO human life than reported
in these dispatches yesterday II is
estlmaterd that 5000 lives were lost.
cupiers OF sampans and other craft
One Of the European dead Is probably
Bishop J. G. IIoars. OF Victoria. who
was on visit 10 the islands when the
typhoon struck ami his launch has
been found bottom up.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22

welcome that was n csyed. There
were no cheers or her demonstra-
lions.
The conditions In he field are quiet,
although the situati az clenfnegos ia
threatening Genet Rodriguez said
that rural guards Ia militia are pa.
trolling the entire Sifskirts and sub.
irhs OF Havana. OnA thousand militia
from .Matanzas has been removed
from the cabanas fortress TO Camp
Columbia.
The first overt act by revOlrtion.sts
In eastern Cuha was committed when
nifty mounted men under Captain VI
cente Costa aud Lieutenant Francisco
Salmon. entered the town OF Firmeza.
twenty miles east OF Santiago whers
the Juragua iron mines are located.
Tney presented 10 Superintendent OF
Mines Whitaker n document bearing
the alleged signature OF General Here
zuelo demanding the delivery OF two
cases OF dynamite and two blasting
batteries. The superintendent refused
to deliver the goods. The insurgents
thereupon forcibly seized the explo.
sives and the batteries. one mule and
other supplies, giving their receip,
therefor.
II Is stated that General Asbert. one
or the insurgent leaders, has sent a
letter TO President Roosevelt giving his
reasons for the revolution. and adding
that IN the president does not agree 20
a new general election supervised by n
United States commission the reyolu.
tIonists will continue the war. The
letter is alleged 10 say that the insur.
gents do not fear the United States
army, and that the Liberals could raise
an army OF 10000 men
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22
PALMA HAS AN ULTIMATUM
VIII Resign if New General Elections
Are Ordered.

During Secretary Taft's visit to
President Palma the latter spoke free
~ of the situation and the future pos.
slblities, adding that in the contingen.
cy OF general election being ordered
he would not feel that It would be
consistent in him 20 continue In office
as president In short that IN that
event he would resign No member
or the government. President Palma
said. would be willing TO concede the
proposition for general election I'M
der any circumstance. Following his
Visit to President Palma Secretary
TAFT boarded the cruiser Denver He
found there Senator Xayas awaiting
him under q prearrangenent with
Commander C0lwell, and thus cordial
relations were established both Win
the palace and with the rev0lutionisia
Representative GOWN, Liberal Ma
ticnallst. after conference with Pres.
dent Palma. said IN part. senator
2ayas asks altogether too much IN eX-
pecting the release of indicted conspira-
tors DciOfe any ulIttli'ht ~ A'"Nh'N'
The Liberals ought 10 be willing 10 in
Guide this release as one of the bases
or a peace settlement. Senior Iayas
and other Liberals who are members
OF congress helped to pass the laws OF
the last session, but seemed TO discoy'
er most OF their allegations only after
Congressman Guerra had taken to the
woods. Gonzalez Perez, who served
M congressman, has discovered that
he Is an American citizen now In or
der to be released from prison"
Senior Gown said further that the
government was rendy TO grant NUM-
clpal and new election. laws with pro-
lection OF the mlnorIty's rights. He
said also that since the rebels would
not recede an inch II would be neces-
sary for the United States to back the
established government, which never
would concede new eiecrons, for u
that point was conceded every South
American republic would before bong
bc confronted with ssmiiar demands.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22

gresham Hit Mrs. Hit and her two
sons, w S. Hit and r. II. Hit. were
az the bedside OF the congressman
when ne died.
Congressman Hit came here last
June and since that time he has been
very III. requiring. most Of the time.
the constant attention OF nurses and
physicians. Ills condition was due 10
advancing years Ills age was ~
years.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22
Result OF Detroit Primaries.

Detroit, Sept TO- - Representative
Edwin DENLY, OF the First district,
was renominated by the Republicans
at the primary election In Wayne
county. Frederick Il. Ingram, OF this
city, received the Democratic nomina.
ton In the First district Candidates
for mayor and other city offices, coun.
" offices, and both houses OF the leg.
islatures were also nominated by both
parties at the primary. The ballots
are being counted by a central count.
ing board
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22

Lima Peru sept. ~. Secretary
Root made a most excellent impression
upon all classes OF society during the
few days Of hls Peruvian stay The
street crowds gave him un ovation IN
Lima and Callao over 300 prominent
persons. including Foreign Minister
Prado, ether members of the cabinet.
and foreign diplomats, assembled AZ
the wharf and bnde Secretary Root an
affcctionate farewell The vessels in
the harbor were befaggcd in honor OF
the visitor.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22
Death OF n British Admiral.

Gibraltar. sept. Is. Rear Admiral
Sir Edward Chichester. who com
manded the British squadron at Manila
during the Spnnish-American war, is
dead OF pneumonia after an illness Of
a few days. Sir Edwards wife arrived
here from England nj night. Rear
Admiral Chichester was chief OF the
sea transport service during the South
Africa war. His work In Transporting
a quarter OF million men 5000 miles
10 south Africa won him great praise.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22

standish. Mich, sept IL John
Henry a handsome young bnck Indian
and his pretty Indian bride. LOttie
Smith who were married here on the
demand OF the law. travelled twenty
miles through the dense woods 10 his
home IN Saganing nfoot They left
Justice Elwell's court room, where the
ceremony was performed with sheriff
Wudcman as witness. hund.n-hand
and appeared hemp happy.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22
odeIl FACTION Is Defeated.

New York. Sept. 20.--As a result OF
the primary elections IN New York
county Charles r. Murphy defeated
Mayor Mcclellan for control OF Tam
many hall. while Herbert Parsons.
president OF the New York county com
mlttee. won n sweeping victory for the
control OF the Republican organization.
routing the faction led by State Chair.
man u. y. odeil. Jr., and Lsmuei Il.
Quigg.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22
Charged with counterreitlng.

Pctosley, Mich. Sept. 10. = Leo
Williams were arrested by Secret Serv-
ice officer Eberstcin. OF Cleveland, and
Sheriff Smith, ON a charge OF coun-
terfelilng. They are alleged 10 have
made lead nlckels with which 70 play
slot machines, and a number OF these
coins Is alleged 10 have been found
IN their possession. They VIII he ex.
AHMED by United States Commission.
er Fitch az ChnrleVoix.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22
Race Riot at Granite city. M.

Granite city. H.. Sept. 1S.--As the
result OF race war between Ameri.
can and Macedonian employees OF the
American Steel foundry. Christie Tolo.
a Macedonian, was shot in the back,
and is in serious condition. IL Is
stated that 500 mel took part In the
general light here. resulting from III
feeling that has been brewing for i
long time between the American and
foreign employees. None OF The Amer.
leans was Injured but four foreigners
were hurt.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22
Boodier OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Jefferson City, Mo-, Sept. 2o.-De-
claring his conscience demands that
he tell what he knows about boodling
operations In the 81. Louis house OF
delegates. w. II. Ritter. former mem
her Of that body. has sent a letter to
Governor F@lk. Ritter, who IL now
living In Denver. ssys he received
e2a0.0oo which no distributed among
members OF The 'combine."
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22
Ins.ne for tho Thlrd Time.

Saginaw. Mich, Sept. 1s.-wIlllam
Turner. aged 6o, for many years Janl-
tor Mt the Warren Avenue Presbyteri-
an church, went violently insane for
the third time In his life. He was
watering the church lawn and turned
the hose on school children and as.
sailed passers-by. causing great excite
msnt on the street. Ohncers overpow.
cred him and took him to the county
iati
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22

Chicago. Sept. eo.--An automobile
drsped In black used 40 hsarse and
automobiles ~ carriages wes~ used az
the funeral Of Henry schuter. 1112
Oak place. n had hem the dream OF
schnler>s life 20 own an auto. and be
was making one for himself when
fatally crushed In tho machine shop
where he worked. Hts friends graft.
led his wish nj the funeral.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22
Results satisfactory 20 Farmers.

I.enox. Mich. Sept. i7.--Tons Of fiax
are being drawn 10 this shipping point
by farmers who contracted with the
Livingston Flax company TO try fax
growing In AN experimental way for
this year. The company operates mills
IN Yale, Croswell and other points In
the Thumb" and will build mill
here next year IL the crop warrants IL.
Farmers are general well pleased with
the rcsults
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22
Ne Adm,ss H,s o~sl,.

Kalamazoo. Mich. sept is.--wsitsr
J. Payne. who was arrested two weeks
ago in Chicago, charged with desert
ing his wife. Rose Payne. aud child.
has changed his plea Of not guilty to
guilty. He has given q bond OF $500
TO support bis family. Payne was suss
pected Of bigamy In his alleged MARI
rage some months ago 60 Bdpa n.
Baker, OF Detroit, In Walkervilie.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22
DEATH SUMMONS
ROBERT R. HIT

Narragansett Pier, n Y, Sept 90
Congressman Robert r. Hit, Of IIli-
nois, Is dead At his summer home
here. Heart failure. following a long
period Of increasing physical weak.
ness. finally caused the death OF Con.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22
Grand Dukes Are Present.

With the exception of Controller
Schwanebaoh no ministers were pres
ent The only members OF the Inn
perial family who attended the funeral
were Grand Duke Nicholas Nlcholaie-
witch. his brother, Grand Duke Peters
and Grand Duchess Elizabeth, widow
Of the late Grand Duke Sergius, n sis
ter Of the empress.
The widow OF Grand Duke Scrglus
came from Moscow especially TO at
tend the funeral She walked with
the widow and daughters 81 Trepoff
behind the casket
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22

Battle cre>A, Mich. Sept. % :.
-rropAs<~ss" Ellen white 10 alleged sD
BE- saSsged n an effort 10 close the
fsmeus seventh Day Adventist, tabss>
nscle tn tia hsps that AAvcnsists. b.
Ing deprived OF q place % worvhsp In
hattie Crssk. vii, follow her drss med-
Of hesira Of ths scct TO washiogtea.
Many have ALREADY cone In response
Nv her wishes. but 1900 remain.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22

Wheeling. w. Va, Sept. i9.--sam-
uel and Edward Grof. OF Toledo. o..
who were sentenced 10 the Moupdsviiie
penItentisry for one year on connec.
ticn with the postal scandal. have
besn released from the pcnItentiary
upon the completion OF their terms.
They were given ticsets to Toledo and
LEFT Nos the Ohio city a oncs.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22

Budapest. sept. Is.--Ami1 scenes Of
great enthusiasm q monument 10
George wsshinEton was unveiled In
the city park. In the morning special
sermons were delivered In many OF the
churches. the preachers calling stten-
t,cu TO the Importance % the event.
In the afternoon there was an I'm
posing parade More than $4,000 per-
SONS Witnessed the ceremonies.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22

wsshlpston. sept. 10. = Captain
southerlsn NJ. commanding the naval
forces m rsnto Domingo waters. has
csbied the department. that the situa.
tion In the island has become ve<y
acute, and that . revolution OF some
prcportIon IL possible
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22

Odessa. Sept. ia police oficIsl
was tried hero on charges OF having
killed eleven Jews during the anti
Jewish attacks last year. Although the
killings were fully proved he man was
condemned to only three ytg hhpris
onment.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22

ST. Louis, Sept. 2o.--Tbe board OF
police commissioners. sitting M Judges
and Jury. sustained the charges fled
many months ngo against Chief OF Po-
lice Matthew Kelly and dismissed him
from the service.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22
Fear a Massacre IN odessa.

Odessa, Sept 20.--Many Jews con-
tlnue 10 receive anonymous warnings
not to attend the synagogues for the
festivals OF the Jewish new year for
fear OF possible BLACK hundred out
RACES.
The governor Of Odessa reiterated
his advice to the fereign consuls 10
maintain yigilant watchfulness mt
their consulates, "a the anarchists
threaten an attack with the object Or
causing international complications.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22

Orsnd Rapids. Mich. Sept is.--Ai-
derman Renihsn proposes the city give
q rival street railway company n fran.
chise. unless the present company
agrees 10 make needed extensions.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22

London. Sept 20. The crowded
Scotch express train on the Great
Northern railway. leaving London last
night. was wrecked outside OF Grant
ham NJ midnight Ten were killed and
sixteen injured.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22
Killed by . Fan of Earth.

Marquette. Mich. Sept. 10. Penn
bIne kcrrancn and William Pentila,
Finnish mlncrs. were killed by n fall
OF ground In the Princeton mine.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22
Dronpod HI. Revolver.

Saginaw, Mich. sept. ia. &. G.
Dietrich, saloonist. North Third street
stopped over his ice chest to walt on
customer, his revolver dropped from
his pocket. hit the door and exploded
The bullet struck above his kneecap
and passed upward out OF his back
part OF his leg. He was not seriously
injured.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22
AssnsslnatIon nt Wnrsaw.

Warsaw Russian Poland. Sept %
General NicoMleti OF the artillery, has
been nssassinated here He was or.
roneously thought 90 De member o.
the field court.marfinl. General Nic.
onief was walking on Wiclka street
WHOM De- was surrounded by i've rcyo-
mtonisis aud shot dead. The murder
cr~ escaNcd
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22

Lspevv. Mich. Sept. 10 - Three To-
borsrs w~rs asught In the eave-ln Of q
ditch. John West WAS burte1 beneath
two feet 81 nns SAND. VIII King was
buried esorpt his head. west was dug
eat apd viii recover.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22

Grand Rapids. Mich, sept. IL. = Nd.
ward Wilson. OF Alpine. was fatally
crushed between a street car and fhs
rear OF traction engine and died lat.
e. In Bu<tsvworth hospital. He was
Standing on rue step Of the eosins.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22
AmenIans slay .rarthr..

Iiais. Sept M According 70 RI
port received here from the governor
general vt the Cnucnsus, four Tartar
villages III the district. ~ Sangcsur
have been reduced 10 ashes hy Armon.
irns The bodies OF the slain lie un.
buried among the ruins.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22
ARRivAL OF THE PEACE ENJOYS
No Demonstration Are Msde-so~s
Nesss OF che Wsr.

yesss er shs War.
The nee hsipes arrived in Havana
harbor, bearing sec~etsD Tsft ana
party, al q. m. At $50 the Cuban
secretary Of state. United States Charge
rAnaIres Sleeper and an Associated
Press representative boarded the Dss
Moines, and Secretary % state oFar-
rlll had long Informal talk with Tart
and Bacon. About 10 a. m. the entire
party landed and visited president
Palma. As the party landed the may.
or and councilmen OF Havana appeared
and formally welcomed Taft and ba,
con to Cuba This was the only forma'
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22
MICHIGAN MATTERS
Items Of General Interest 20 Our
Own People Received
by Telegraph.
usws Of Michigan Prepared for the
Bsnent and Conveniencs OF
Our Readcrs.

Milwaukee. Sept. II. - Ex-Governor
Aaron Thomas Bliss. OF Michigan,
died here at 4 a. N. yesterdayat Sacred
Heart sanatorium, OF apoplexy. He
came TO this city for treatment last
July, but returned to Saginaw In Au-
gust. He suffered a relapse and came
back week ago. Early yesterday
morning while returning from the bath
room he was stricken with second
stroke while four feet from his bed
and fell 10 the door. Governor Bliss
had been In failing health for a year.
Bright's disease developed and also
arterio sclerosis and during the past
few months his death had been momen-
tarily looked for.
Saginaw. Mich. sept. 17.--Aaron Il.
Bliss, governor OF Michigan from jan
nary, 1901. January. 1905. and be-
fore that an alderman, supervisor. state
senator. governors stan colonel,
member OF a state board, and one term
member OF congress. 1sSs-1S9O, closed
his Goth year on May % last. He was
born on farm In Madison county New
York. He had resided In Saginaw since
1865 and amassed large fortune In
the lumber trade. He leaves a widow,
but no children.
Funeral or Ex-Governor Bliss.
Saginaw. Mich. Sept. 2O.--Funeral
services were held Ia the Masonic
temple here over the remains OF ex.
Governor Aaron T. Bliss. The body
lay in state IN the temple for three
hours before the services under guard
OF a detachment OF the Michigan ma
tional guard Congressman Washing
ton Gardner, n close friend Of the late
governor delivered the address az the
services. which were conducted by st.
BERNARD commandery. knights Tenn
plars. Governor Il. VI. Warner and
his stati and battalion OF the Michl-
gun national guard formed part Of the
cortege which escorted the remains 10
Forest lawn cemetery.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22
u New General Elections in cuba
Are Ordered He Will Step
Down and Out.
rAFT's PARLEYs HAVE BEGUN
10 Talks with the President and Also
with Rebels
Expects To BE Ten Days at the Job
Conference Held Only Three
Miles from the Reb
Lines.

Havana, Sept. 20.--The presidents OF
both the Moderate and the Liberal par.
ties have submitted to Secretary OF
war Taft and Assistant Secretary OF
state Bacon. representing President
Roosevelt. their respective statements
Of the facts leading up to the revolu.
uon and the conduct or belligerents.
Each OF the presidents will also pres
ent written statement OF the terms
ihey are willing 10 agree TO In the in
terest OF peace. General Menocal. rep
renting the veterans, also related to
Secretaries Taft and Bacon the efforts
he has msde In the line OF peace and
the difficulties he has encountered. and
gave his opinion MS to what courses
hold any promise OF an amlcable settle
nent.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22
Gar Unfavorably Criticised.

The fact that the emperor did not
abandon his pleasure cruise 20 at
tend the funeral Of devoted subject,
has aroused much unfayornble COM
mcut. II is recalled that he absented
himself from the funeral OF General
KondratchenlSo. who lost HIS life at
Port Arthur The emperor and the
empress were represented only by
magnificent wreaths.
! high police officer explained that
the cars absence was due 10 Premier
Stolypln, who had been Informed that
an attempt might Ice made against his
majesty and telenaphed him not 70
return.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22
STOlYPIN SENT HIM WARNING
Was Informed That an Attempt
Might Be Made Against
His Majesty.
widow or Grand Duke sergius at the
Funerai-sfassacre Feared at
sssa-Assassination AT
Warsaw.

81. Petersburg. Sept. 20.-General
Dmitri Trepon. who died last Satur-
day. was buried at Peterhof. Contrary
to expectations the emperor was not
present at the funeral His majesty
Is still cruising In Finnish waters on
board the imperial yacht STANDARD.
A great throng Of army officers and
high functionaries followed the casket
on foot. according TO the Russian Gus
tom, through lines OF soldiery repre-
sentlng all the units Of the st. Peters
burg garrison. from the villa where
the general died 10 the cathedral and
then TO the place OF burial.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-22
Isle OF Pines Men snubbed.

4 committee of citizens OF the Unit
Ell States living on the Isle OF Pines
also appeared, but got little satisfac-
ton, their attorney simply presenting
statement OF their grievances, which
was not taken up The hearing be-
gan at the home OF Minister Morgan.
10 the village OF Marlanao, which IL so
happens is only three miles from the
rost advanced OF the insurgent forces
that OF Colonel Baldomero Acosta
which Is encamped Ia the vicinity OF
Arroyo Arenas. Secretary Taft in
formed Vice President Mendez Capote
Senator Alfredo Zayas and General
Nenocal that these conferences would
be purely preliminary and all would
be heard again.