VOL. LXXH., _NO. 6 FILIPINOS LOST 4,000. A FIERCE BATTLE NEAR MANILA SATURDAY. The Philipine Insurgents Attack the Amer. ican Army and are Badly Whipped.— Their Loss Over 4,000 Men, On Saturday a battle was fought between the insurgent forces of Agui- naldo and the United States army out- side of Manila, in which Dewey's ves- sels also took a hand. The insurgents in large force opened attack on our outer lines at 8:45 Satur- day evening ; renewed attack several times during night; at 4 o'clock San- day morning the entire line engaged ; all attacks were repulsed ; at daybreak advanced against insurgents and have driven them beyond the lines they formerly occupied, capturing several villages and their defense works: in- surgent loss in dead and wounded large ; our own casualties thus far es- timated at one hundred and seventy- five, very few fatal. astic and acting fearlessly. The above dispatch was sent by Gen. Otis. A later dispatch from him says : ‘‘Situation most satisfactory, no ap- prehension need be felt. Perfect quiet prevails in city and vicinity.” At 8:45 Saturday night two Filipi- nos advanced to the cutposts of the First Nebraska regiment at Santa Me- sa. They were challenged and at once fell back. A second time they appear- ed and tried to pass the sentinels, Again they were challenged, and again they retired. A third time they tried it. This time, when ordered to halt, they made a dash past the pickets. Corporal Greely at once opened fire, Both Filipinos dropped. One was kill- ed the other wounded. The action of the two natives was apparently part of a preconcerted plan to make the Americans fire first. The smoke from the rifles of the pickets had scarcely cleared away when a gun was fired from blockhouse No. 7, held Aguinaldo’s troops. This was a signal for a general attack. A rush was made for the Nebraska regiment, while a fusillade was open- Troops enthusi- ed all along the insurgent line from Santa Mesa to Calvoean. The insur- gents evidently expected to take the Americans by surprise, They were as- tonished at the reception they got The Nebraskans received them with a terrible fire. The advance was quick- ly stopped, and the insurgents took refuge in the trenches that for some time past they have been digging in front of the American lines. The firing was then general. The outposts of the Montana and North Dakota regiments were engaged, and they held the enemy in check until re- enforcements were advanced. The fu- sillade of the insurgents was very inef- fectual, and it was difficult for the American troops to do accurate shoot- ing in the dark. Meanwhile the whole American camp had been alarmed and was pre- pared for any emergency. Oh the fleet, too, the men had been ordered to quarters and Admiral Dewey was dis- patching orders to the different com- manders. He directed the cruiser Charleston and the gunboat Callao, stationed off Malabouo, to get close in- shore and prepare to attack the insur- gent lines as soon as it was possible to do so. The insurgents, after the firing first opened, began to concentrate their forces at three points. These were Cal- cocan, Gagalanin and Banta Mesa. At 1 o'clock on Sunday morning they opened a hot fire at these three places simultaneously, They were well arm- ed with Mauser and Remington rifles. They had mounted two slege guns at Bolik Balik, and these, too, they brought into play. The Americans replied with a terrif- ic fire. It was very different from what the Filipinos have been accus- tomed to from Spanish soldiers. The western regiments with which . they are engaged are made up mainly of old Indian fighters, hunters and cow boys, who shoot to kill, and, aiming by the flashes of the Filipino rifles, they in- flicted havoe in the insurgent trench es, The Utah light artillery swung into position to answer the siege guns. An artillery duel began. Finally the American gunners got the range, and in a short time the siege guns were si- lenced, Away down on the left the Ling artillery was booming away. It, Yoo, inflicted heavy loss on the enemy. “The Insurgent position at Calvocan Auvear the bay. Assoon as the ene _¥ opened fire at that point the Charls- and Callao got into action. The dary batteries of the vessels pour- a fierce storm of shells and solid greatly assisting the When daylight broke, the order to advance was given to the American troops. At the same time the Charles- ton and Calloa were &zain ordered into action and the Monadnock was sent to shell the insurgent position off Malate. The American troops were delighted with the order to advance, They pressed forward without hesitation in the teeth of theenemy’s fire. The Fil- ipinos held thei. ground and fought hard. But Admira! Dewey's ships had accurately located their positions, and, with his guns inflicting terrible losses among them, they were forced to retire, Position after position fell until the enemy was driven from the villages of Ana, SBan- ta Mesa, Ban Pedro, Maeata and lLo- ma. The California and Washington reg- iments made a dash on the suburban village of Paso and upon Santa Mesa and carried them in brilliant style, In the trenches hundreds of wound- ed insurgents were found. They were taken to the American field hospitals and cared for. Hundreds of prisoners, too, were captured. The insurgents have been driven back and had to abandon the water works of Manila, which was long in their possession. Their loss is over 4,000 killed wound- ed and captured. The American loss is about 50 killed and 300 wounded. eramem————— fg — OPPOSE STONE'S SCHEME County Commissioners Don't Like the Gov. ernor’s Plan. The Altoona Gazelle says that the county commissioners all over the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania are rising up in their wrath against cer- tain recommendations of Governor W, A. Btone, and every effort is being made to prevent him from accomplish- ing his purpose. As a means of replenishing the de- pleted State Treasury, Governor Stone, ic his recent message recommended that the state tax in the respective counties, three fourths of which is al ways returned to said counties, be re- tained by the state for a period of at least two years, The commissioners readily realize how seriously this would embarrass many of the county treasuries. Gov, Stone's idea is to impose additional taxation upon the real estate owners throughout the state, for this would surely be the result should his recom- mendations be carried out. More than this, it is understood that a bill embodying Governor Stone's ideas will be pressed in the Senate and House, and that unless the strougest kind of opposition is brought to bear, it may possibly pass and become a law, e—— ini Answers Wanted, Why should well water ever be un- healthful ? Why doesn’t a tall man live longer than a short one ? Why isn’t a combination of whiskey and water a mixed evil ? Why does old age tear down circus bills stuck up by youth ? Why does a prohibitionist kick when he finds water in the milk ? Why is silence golden when silver will shut a man’s mouth just as effect- ively ? Why isn’t the patient in danger as long as the doctor continues to visit him ? Why does the average man prefer to win a dollar on a horse race to earning five by honest labor ?--Chicago Daily News esis ———— More Trath Than Poetry. There is more truth than poetry in the following from the McKees Rocks, {Allegheny county) Gasefte. Town killers are classified into seven sepa- rate branches, as follows: First, those who go out of town to do their shop- ping; second, those who want no im- provements; third, those who prefer a quiet town to one of push and enter- prise; fourth, those who deride pubjic spirited men; fifth, those who oppose every movement that does not origi- nate with them; seventh, those who seek to injure the credit or reputation of individuals, Plenty of Fish, In the river at Farrandsville, this week it was discovered there was a large school of German carp in the stream. Holes were cut in the ice and with dipnets over 500 carp were caught weighing from 2 to 12 pounds each. What do our piscatorial chums, Rev- erends Christine and Rhodes, think of that and will they hasten to Farrands- ville ? Put Him Wrong. It is said that a jeweler in a neigh. boring town in putting a watch togeth er put the minute hand on the hour pivot aud vice versa. When the cus crazy, and for a week did Noting de Sp aud goto bed a STATE INCOME TAX. Boss Legislation to Be FPald for By a Tax on Incomes Above 81000. From Harrisburg comes the news of a new tax scheme, To establish a State income tax is the purpose of a bill introduced in the state Senate, on Friday last, by Mr, Gibson, of Erie, who makes its provi- sions such that it would draw from ev- erybody enjoying $1000 a year or more in salary or from business or invest- ment, except the holders of Govern- ment bonds, It would compel the rivh to pay more in proportion to their circumstances than persons in moder- ate circumstances, the rate of levy be- ing gradualiy increased as the amount of income advances, The bill is of sweeping effect. It is to tax gains, profits or incomes de- rived from any kind of property, in- terest, rents, dividend or salary, or from any profession, trade, employ- ment or vocation earried on in this State. It fixes a tax of one-tenth of 1 per centum on all sums between $1000 and $5000 ; two-tenths of 1 per centum on sums between $5000 and $10,000 ; three-tenths of 1 per centum on sums between $10,000 abd $20,000: four- tenths of 1 per centum on all sums be- tween $20,000 and $30,000 : five-tenths of 1 per centum on all sums between $30,000 and $50,000 ; and one mill of ad- ditional taxation shall be added for every additional $5000 up to $100,000, 3 per centum on all sums above $100,- 000, Interest on bonds or securities of this State and of the United States are ex- empt from taxation. The word in- come as used in the act shall be taken to mean gross profit. The tax is to be collected by the present tax collection system and all persons liable under the act must make a sworn statement of a complete and full return of their gains, profits and income, . —— The Fish Commission. The Pennsylvania Fish commission recently had under discussion the draft of a deficiency bill to be presented to the legislature. It was found that the sum required to reimburse those who advanced money to keep the work of fish culture going during the last year and a half, to pay outstanding claims, and to perform the regular work until the first of next June, would be $21. 000. A bill covering this was ordered drafted and presented to the légisia- ture, It was announced that there was an overplus of 700,000 brook trout fry at the Allentown station, and it was de cided to place these fish in retaining pounds in Monroe, Chester and other counties, under the care of the Penn- sylvania Fish Protective association and the Norristown Fish and Game association until the proper time ar rives for their planting. teat arin LATE NEWS BOILED DOWN, Our lines at Manila are 25 miles long at Manila and the insurgents cleared out to the foot hills. Filipino women fought in Satur. day's battle ; bodies were found where the fight was fiercest, Aguinaldo bas deciared war against the Americans. Gen. Otis now places the enemy's loss at 4000, Gen, Egan, Gen, Miles’ accuser gets off with a suspen<ion of six years with pay of about $5000, with all his allow ances cut off, The Quay trial has been postponed several days. Guess he 'll be post poned too, The vote for senator still remains the same-—Quay 13 short and his prospects more gloomy. An attack may now be made on Ilo- ilo by our forces. The friends of Judge Mayer are urg- ing him for supreme judge. > Mustaches out of Date. The fashion of the smooth face con- tinues to increase in popularity, and mustaches ere daily sacrificed to a fad which is not so well adapted to every man, as a great many men evidently think. The style came from England. It became so much the proper thing in England for men to appear without hair on their faces that it was finally found necessary to forbid practice in the army, as the loss of whiskers were spreading so rapidly that there prom. ised to be a beardless army in a short time. A I MSA AIAN. Cattle Dying In Montana, The live stock owners will be heavy losers on account of the storms, said Pre<ident Springer of the Denver Na- tional Live Stock Association the oth- er day. Reports which we have re- ceived from our horse ranch in Monta- na today show that the up theie is 45 below zero, and the out- look Is not bright for warmer weather. WASHINGTON LETTER. THE DEMOCRATS WILL WIN THEIR TREATY FIGHT. Fuablie Opinion Will Prevent Carrying Oot the Imperialism Policy The Pablie with Gen, Miles in His Fight, Wasninaron, Feb, 6.—Benator Gor- man knew when he began his fight against the treaty that the securing of thirty odd votes against the ratifica- tion of the treaty, would not perma- nently reject the treaty, because of the certainty of its commanding more than the necessary two-thirds in the Senate of the next Congress; therefore it was unimportant whether he secur- But he has saccom- be fought. The speeches made in the Senate buve aroused the people of the permanent possession of the Philip- pines, and made it certain that public opinion will prevent the carrying out of the imperial policy that has been buzzing in the heads of Mr. McKinley and some of his chief advisers. Mr. Gorman thinks that public opinion could not have been so speedily or so thoroughly aroused in any other way, as it has been by the fight he and those who have acted with him have made. They were not strong enough in votes to amend the treaty, but the result shows that there are more ways than hanging to kill a dog. If imperialism hasn't been killed, it has been badly crippled. Mr. Keegan, a representative of the International Mechanics Union, who was among those heard by the Benate Committee on Education and Labor, on the eight hour bill, made some startling charges. He charged that the Cramp Bhipbuilding Company and the Maxim-Nordenfeldt Gun Com- pany, being unable to fill at the price specified contracts for guns and gun carriages, awarded them by the Gov- ernment, had the work performed by Government employes at the Wash- ington Navy Yard, and received in cash, the difference between the cost of making and the contract price. He charged that under the arrangement specified. the Cramp Company had re- ceived $17,000, ns the difference tween the cost of making the Gun car- riages and the contract price, and that Maxim-Nordenfeldt Co. had received j2400 each for guns which were made by the government employes, at a cost of $1,000 each, thus pocketing a profit of $1400 on each gun, without engag- ing in the work of making them. Sen- ator Kyle was directed to personally investigate these charges The House Judiciary Committee has reported a resolution declaring that Gen. Wheeler, Col Campbell, Col. Col- son, and Major Robbins vacated their seats in the House when they accept. ed Commissions inthe Army. The at- tempt to have the committee take the same action in the cases of Represent- atives who are members of several ex- isting Government Commissions, was a failure. The Committee decided that Congressmen may serve on Civil Commissions without forfeiting their seats, Although the Republican House cau- cus decided not to try to push any fi- nancial legislation at this session, the extreme gold standard men are trying to force action on the Hill financial bill. A recolution has been offered, fixing Feb, 14th, for voting on that bill, and pressure is being brought to bear on the Committee on Rules, to have that resolution reported back to the House, Commissions in the cavalry branch of the regular army, are vainly sought after by many West Pointers, but Jas. Fuller McKinlay, son of Abner, and nephew of the President, whose only military experience consisted of a few weeks service as a private in the Sth Ohio Volunteers, has been nominated to be a 20d Lieutenant in the Cavalry branch he regular army. The nom- ination is likely to be confirmed, sim- ply because there is nothing against the young man personally, but all the same it ought not to be. Henator Daniel's speech against im- perialism and expansion, which oceu- pled three hours and a half, was a mas terly argument for continuing in the steps of the founders of this govern. ment, and as an oratorical effort has be- Americans like fair play ina fight, Gen. Miles has stood up like a man and charged that contractors supplied our troops with embalmed beef, and offered to furnish proof of the charge. Secretary Alger, and his gang are skulking around trying to stab Miles anked to remove Miles from the come mand of the army, but he is afraid to do 80, because in that case, Miles would have a right to demand the cause, and if a cause were given to demand that a court-martial decide whether it be a Just one. A sneaky way of ousting Miles has been evolved by Alger. It is proposed to amend the Hull army bill by providing for a revival of the grade of Lieutenant General and then nominating Merritt, or some other Major General to the position. Mer- ritt would not be much more satisfac- tory to Alger as Commander of the! Army than Miles is, as his contempt for Alger, which dates away back to Alger's court-martial during the civil war, has never been concealed, and | their relations, since Alger became Sec- | retary of War have been confined to! strictly official matters. It looks as | though the administration would be | compelled to give Miles a chance to! prove his charge, by ordering some | sort of a Military Ioquiry. Mr. Me-| Kinley is said to have promised that | much. ie i Tenchers Must Attend Institutes, The decison of Judge Slagle, the oth- | er day, says the Pittsburg Times, that | school boards have the right to pass | regulations compelling the attendance | of teachers at the Saturday institute will meet with general approval. It! is difficult to see, in view of the acts of | Assembly and the rulings of the State | superintendent of public instruction, | why it was necessary to have the mat- | ter passed upon In court. The school | laws expressly provide that there shall | be no school on Saturdays and that | two Saturdays in every month shall | be devoted to teachers’ institutes. The | question decided by Judge Slagle arose | from the dismissal of a teacher who | refused to attend the district or town- ship institute and who resisted this! dismissal, i The provision for local institutes isa wise one and calculated to improve the |3 efficiency of teachers. The county in- | stitute, occuring only once a year, does | i not alone fulfill the need of infusing | the teacher with new ideas and im-| proved methods of work. The teacher | is compelled only to devote five days a | week to the work of educating his pc- | pils, and is asked to give every other | Maturday to the task of educating him- self. The contract for compensation | is made upon this basis, and it is dif-| ficult to see upon what grounds teach- | ers can hope to evade attendance upon | the local institutes, CAM Women Rauniog for School Director, The novelty of women aspiring to election as School Directors is not suf- ficient for the people of Snydertown, Northumberland county, and they have added to the life of the campaign by nominating a woman as a candi- date against her husband. The hus- band, who is George Kline, announced to his wife after her nomination that he intended to beat her without mercy and the prophets say he will have enough votes to do it. There has been dissatisfaction with the present Board of Directors and the Republican nomi. nations of George Kline, Jacob Deib- ler and Luther Cooper were not aceept- able to all of the people. In view of this state of affairs the Democrats named Mrs. George Kline, Mrs. John Campbell and Mrs. David Hoover for the office. The women and their friends will muake an earnest effort to elect this ticket, but will have trouble in accomplishing their purpose. The town is Democratic, but many men ungallantly declare their intention of deserting their party ticket and voting with the Republicans for “men direct- ors.” In one of the townships adjoining Lewisburg, a woman was nominated last week for school director on the citizens’ ticket. Some years ago the Democrats of Bellefonte nominated Mrs. John P, Harris for school director to run against her husband on the Republi- ean ticket, A Common Danger, If you have ever had a cold which you permitted to “wear away’ it may interest you to know it was a danger- ous proceeding. Every cold and cough which is neglected paves the way for consumption, bronchitis, asthma or catarrh. Otto's Cure, the famous Ger man throat and lung remedy, will cure any cough or cold and save you from consumption. Sold by G. H. Long, Spring Mills. Prices 25 ¢. and 50c. per bottle. wi. A Brilliant Star, Any one who happens to be out a half hour before sunrise will see in the far southern heavens a beautiful sight. Venus is the morning star, and is at Es bmn oporanty to rode his charge. The LOCAL ITEMS, Cullings of More than Ordinary Interest from Everywhere, a ———— What to Osll Him, Der leedle boy vot Just arrived Abouid some veeks ag His voice vas or for to make Dot noise vich is a crow. Und also somedimes ven I vent Und sboke mit him a vile He tvists his leedle face arount Und makes vot is a smile | — I vonder vot to call him ? Bome say Thomas, Some say Tim, Bome say Stephen, Bome say Jim ; Bome say Diederich, Bome say Matt ; Bome say Daniel, Home say Pat ; Bome say Goethe, Some say Choe ; Vot to eall him I doan’d know. I ask dot leedle boy himself Vot name he dimks vill do, Un den he muakes a funny vink Und says py me, “Ah, Goo!" Ah, Goo! Ix is a Chinese name ! I guess vot he doan’d like To be called dot ven he grows ub, Much bedder id vas Mike ! I vonder vot to call him ? Some say He inrich, Bome say Net ; Bome say V illum, Some say Fret; Some say Dewey, Bome say Schley ; Some say Bampson, Bome sey Si ; Bome say C hasper, Some say sige So I din Call him Fritz. ~Ballimore Americon. Sleighing good if drifts don’t set in, Had some snow every day since Sun- day. Gp continues trump here as else- | where There are about 12 mnche® of snow {in our mountains and fields now. Strive to encourage enterprises in your locality. Ask yourself what you have done in this line. Bleighing started anew Sunday on five inches of snow, with another inch | added following morning. Rev. Rearick thinks he has sufii- ciently recovered of the grip to fill his pulpits next Sabbath. Rev. Rearick’s appointments, Sun- day, Feb. 12: Centre Hall, 7p. m. ; ; Georges valley 10 8. m. Ex-Governor D. H. Hastings and family have taken rooms at the Brock. erhoff House where they will remain until their residence has been complet- ed. The musical convention started in with an encouraging class, and every evidence of success is in store for Mrs. Boozer snd the ladies in assistance as getters-up of the affair, Country hotels have all got back to the ante-war prices and give you a square meal for 25 cents. When will they get back to the old price of a “fip" for a drink of tangle-foot ? The musical convention is under full headway ; good sleighing, fine musical talent and an able instructor—all eal culated ensure excellent concerts, even. ings of Thursday and Friday. The Bell telephone system has put down its rates to $2 per month in this district with additional service. The erection of an opposition line has led the Bell company to this cheapening of rates. Dr. C. P. Leitzell writes the Report er, Cedarville, Ill, Feb. 3: We have not had any snow this winter to make sleighing ; roads are in fine condition. Weather has been quite cold for sever. al days. Last Friday evening and Saturday the roads and walks were polished with ice, making it almost impossible for pedestrians to get along. But for the little boy with his sled it was a glorious thing. Farmers, send your name and ad- dress to the United States department of agriculture requesting that the monthly list of publications be sent you. From this you ean select such publications as you think will be of interest and value to you. They will be sent free of charge, Intelligence from the vicinity of Woodward : David Krape, an aged citizen, is in a critical condition as the result of a paralytic stroke. Mrs. W. K. Stover is under a severe attack of Samuel Horan: lng Seu Sait ously ill and is not improving. H. Atuey, has about recovered from. an attack of grip. La An original article by Washington Irving is an unusual event in Tag fortunate enough to obtain Tlive he
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