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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-05-28
Iomeseeiter's Excursions to Kansas and
Nebraska.

On April It'll, 2lst and May 18th, 1890,
Homeseeker's Excursions will be run from
Missouri River points, and territory West
of Chicago, Peoria and ST. Louis, to stations
In Kansas and Nebraska, at one fare, plus
$500, for tho round trip. All who can should
take advantage Of the cheap rates and in
spect the most productive corn lands In the
United States, which are for sale, by the
Union Pacific Railway Company, at from
$3.50 to $1,000 per acre, on ten years. time,
only lilo down.
Remember that the Kansas corn crop for
1895, with S,G00,000 acres in cultivation,
yielded over 20l 100000 bushels, the esti-
mated value of which is over SAG, 100000, be.
Ing s7,000,O00 moro than annual output of
gold In the United States.
Those taking advantage OF the excursions,
should take receipts for all railroad fare,
and tho portion paid over Union Pacific
lines, will be refunded upon purchase OF
800 acres Information regarding rates
can be ascertained from the nearest railroad
agent.
For maps and pamphlets descriptive of the
lands, write to b. A. McALLAsTEB, Land
Commissioner, Omaha, Neb.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-05-28
why Not Work Both Ends?

The average farmer wants corn to
be worth more than 10 cents per BUSH
err. The average hog raiser don't care
If corn is only ten cents per bushel. To
farmer who combines the raising of
hogs with the raising of corn, it is i'm
material, for what he loses by the low
price as seller, he gains as u buyer,
or user. With cheap corn farmer
can make cheap pork at a profit.
Think of this before you finish plant
ing cotton.-Farm and Ranch.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-05-28
Profanity.

Profanity is relic of barbarism and
IN evidence Of low state of living. It
is repulsive and gross insult to de-
cency. 1t places men in the lowest So
ciety and robs them Of all self-rcspect.
It takes neither brains nor common
sense to swear, and, generally speak
Ing, the less the brain the profaner the
man.--Rev. G. b. Gruver, Lutheran,
Lockhaven, Pa.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-05-28

south which omits the COW pea is an
egregious blunder.
8. A three years rotation with Ave
crops, two of which are COW peas, es.
pecially with appropriate fertilizer for
each crop, has been found most effect
I've In building up worn soils.
o. The proper disposition to make OF
pea vines is to convert into hay or si-
lagc feed for stock, carefully returning
the manure therefrom TO the soil. The
digestive co-efficients of peas and pea
vine hay are high. III the absence of
stock to consume the hay the vines
should be turned under.
10. The proper time to turn under
vines win depend largely on soil and
cxigencies of the farmer. True econ-
omy would dictate the turning under
in early fall, and the sowing of the
ground later in some winter crop,
small grain, grass or clovers, and
these in turn to be buried if spring
crop be desired.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-05-28
A Discerning Infant.

"rhat little boy of Blylins' is Won
dcrfully smart youngstcr," said Mr..
Torlsins.
"Why, I'm surprised TO hear you say
that" his wife replied. when they
tried to get him to recite Little Drops
of Water he broke down and cried.
"Yes. That's what makes me think he
is smart" Washington Star.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-05-28
A snring Trin South.

On April I and 81, and May 8, tickets
will be sold from principal cities, towns
and villages OF tho north, TO all points on
the Louisville a. Nashville Railroad in
Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida
and portion OF Kentucky, at one single
good to return within twenty-one days, OH
payment of 50 to agent ut destination, and
will allow stop-over at any point on the
south bound trip. Ask your ticket agent
about it, and If he cannot sell you excur-
sion tickets write TO G. p. Atmore, Cen
eral Passenger Agent, Louisville, KY, or
Geo. b. Horner, ID. 7 A., st. Louis, Mo
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-05-28
Better Than Refined Gold

Is bodily comfort. This unspealable boon
is denied to many uIfortunates for whose
ailments Hostettcr's Stomach Ditters is a
promptly helpful remedy. The dyspeptic,
the rheumatic, the nervous, persons
troubled with biliousness or chills and
fever, should lose no time in awaiting them.
selves OF this comprehensive and genial
medicine. Itpromotes appetite AID nightly
slumber.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-05-28

Papa, II you don't buy me that din.
mond necklace you promised me I'll
run off with the coochman," said a New
York girl TO her father.
Come to my arms, my dearest dnugh-
ter! You are the JOY of your father!"
"Thcn you are going to buy me the
diamonds?
"Oh, no; l want you TO elope with the
coachman. / owe him back wages for
the last six months. "--Tcxas Sitter.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-05-28
A SHINING EXAMPLE Of what,

may be accomplished by never vary
ing devotion to single purpose -
seen in the History of the MCCORMICK
Harvesting Machine Co., Chicago.
For 6 years they have simply been
building grain and grass-cutting ma
chinery, and while there are probably
forty manufacturers in this line, II Is
safe to say that the Mccormick
Company builds one-third Of all
the binders, reapers and mowers used
throughout the entire world.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-05-28

AN Unimportant Item -Customcr-"A
what would your price be II should furnish
the materially" Fashionable Drcssmakcr-
HOh, in that case, should have TO inform
you that never charge for material -
ilrooltlvn Life
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-05-28

Drown-Why, Smith, your wife died
utter all, did she not2
Smith-lIow did you find that out?
Brown knew it the moment saw
that happy expression on your face
Texas Siftngs.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-05-28
Purity
Your Blood

Now, rs when warmer weather comes and
tho tonic effect of cold bracing air Is
gone, your weak, thin, impure blood
will not furnish necessary strength.
That tired feeling, loss of appetite, will
open the way for serious disease, ruined
health, or breaking out of humors aud
impurities. To make pure, rich, rcd
blood Hoods Sarsaparilla stands un.
equalled. Thousands testify TO its
merits. Millions tako it as their
Spring Medicine. Get Hoods, because
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-05-28
Why They Wcpt.

Talker-When lectured there was
not a dry eye in the audience.
Walker-lndced, and what was your
subject?
Talller-I had been addressing Il
school of cookery and giving a practical
illustration of how TO peel an onion
San Francisco Examiner.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-05-28

Pipkin-It isn't every husband that
tells his wife that she looks stunning in
her new frock.
Potts--Ileayens! II didn't she'd be
striking me for the price ofanother one
N Y World
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-05-28
A Child EnioYh

The pleasant flavor, gentle action, aud sooth.
Ing effect of Syrup OF Figs, when in need Of
alaxativc, and II tho father or mother be
costive or bilious, tho most gratifying re-
suits follow It's use; so that II Ia the best
family remedy known and every family
should have bottle.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-05-28

"ONIY one thing makes a woman madden
than to have her husband stay down town
to lunch when he had said that he was com:
ing homcp "And what Is thats 1T 70 TO
have him come home TO lunch when he Ind
said he was going TO stay down town. -
Chicago Record,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-05-28

Az Artistic Achievement. -"Mr. Crayons
Is very successful in his drawing" re
marked the young woman. "Yes,n replied
The discourteous rival, ~ understand he dis.
posed OF several pictures at ra1e."-
Washington Star
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-05-28

Mr.. staylate--l am now going, Miss
Suffrin-
Miss sunrin aside Thank heavcni
Mr.. Staylatc (continuing)-To tel!
you about little adventure. (She drops
dead. )-Town Topics.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-05-28

81 CAN teach You law, sir, but cannot
teach you manners" said All cxaspcratcd
counsel to small, meek witness. Tho lat
ter replied quietly: 'rhat is so, sir,' and
people laughed consumedly. - Pittsburgh
Dispatch.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-05-28

SIZE says she can't afford cab
Expenses she must curb,
Yet when she walks upon the street
Her carriage is superb.
m Y Hnrnll
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-05-28
Clnrch rinancicrinr.

A Scotch minister announced from
the pulpit: "Weel, friends, the kirk is
urgently in need of siller, and as have
failed TO get money honestly, will have
to see what bazar can do for me-
Tithits
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-05-28
An ImnresslnnIst.

II I were an artist. | would paint her fac,
Just as saw 1t last night;
It's perfect contour would trace
With its delicate pink and white.
But ahl-What artist could paint her face
AS she painted 1t last night?
Truth
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-05-28

''MAMNrA, why has the month of February
20 days every fourth yearl" "What fool
ish question So that people born on tho
Goth Of February can have a birthday once
in awhile. "-Texas Siftings.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-05-28
A GlImnsp of tho New Man.

Bolton has an uncommonly lordly
strut today"
"Yes, his wife must have lent him u
dollar to carry around in his pocket. ~.
Chicnpo Record.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-05-28

Mrs. NIx--"1 hope you arc not afraid OF
work. Weary Willie tuneasly)-"I amt
exactly afraid, mum; but ! always feel
fdgety when dere's anything like dat
around. Truth.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-05-28
To Be Eonnlstrnt.

"What doyou think? Young Daubyrr
is going to marry that rich old Rcckse
girl. And he used TO talk so much about
being forcverwedded to Art"
swell, she's mostly art,"-Indianapo-
lis Journal.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-05-28

Gayboy-But | can't marry you now,
Think what il will cost me to wed vow!
Miss Gaygirl-Yes, and think what it
will cost you Il you 'tl--Town Top
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-05-28

FRS stopped free by DR.. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. No fits after first day'suse.
Marvellous cures. Treatise and s. trial bot
tie free. DR.. Kline, 93l Arch St., Phila,, Pa
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-05-28

GIoAcomNo RossISI, who was great
jester, was once seen embracing Spaniard
with great effusion. Asked tho reason, he
replied: "Because without Spain We would
be the last nation. "--Argonaut.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-05-28

DE TAyoUE-"You don't take enough ex-
ercise for man of your habits.n Old Soak
--"Why, / have been shaking dice for
drinks all the afternoon" -philadclp
Record
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-05-28

HORACE appears in good humor while no
censures, and therefore his censurc has the
more weight NJ supposed TO proceed from
Judgment not from passion. Dung
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-05-28

"TuoU hast pretty w.t." quoth the mon
arch. "Aye, and dry humor,n replied the
jester. Whercupon the king pushed the
button. Philadelphia Record.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-05-28

"You want to keep your eye on the wom'
ans bonnet" says an itom in n fashion pa
per. No, we don't want to, but under Ger
tain conditions, dear editor, we have to-
Yonlxers Statesman
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-05-28

II SHORE does hope" said Uncle Nose,
"dat dey win git dis heah new photograph
trick so fine by summer dat man kin tell
wedder melon is ripe."-lndianapolis Jour.
nal.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-05-28
courtshlp at tho Hub.

Maid of Boston, ere we part,
Give, . give me, love, your hcart!'
"Surel" she answered, on the spot,
And the marble heart he got.
Town Topics.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-05-28

DID you write The n G.. Hamilton Pub.
Co., Of Cleveland, Ohio, about their Life Of
Mckinloyi Better do so = chance to make
money rapidly.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-05-28

The measure Of choosing well is whether
o man likes what he has chosen.--Lamb.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-05-28
SSpriinag
Medicine

Tour blood In Spring is almost certain to
DO full or impurities-thc accumulation
OF the winter months. Bad ventilation
OF sleeping rooms, impure air In dwell,
Ings, factories and shops, over-oating,
heavy, improper foods, failure of the
kidneys and liver properly to do extra
work thus thrust upon them, are the
prime causes Of this condition. 1t is Of
tho utmost Importance that you
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-05-28

EVEN from the body's purity the mind
receives secret, sympathetic aid.--Thom-
son.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-05-28

FoRTlFY Feeble Lungs Against Winter
with Hale's Honey Of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure In ond minute.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-05-28

IUsE Plso's Cure for Consumption both in
my family and practice -DR. g. w. PAT
TERsoN, lnlster, Mich, Nov. 5, 1894
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-05-28

az NEVER destroy receipted bill, do
your" said Bunting to Giley. ~ don't
think | ever saw one" replied Giley.--
Amusing Journal.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-05-28

Each year the self-same nuisance leads
Unto the provocaton old.
The man who coughs the most proceeds
To tell you how TO cure cold
Washington Star
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-05-28

"fLL kiss you for my sisters sake"
"Pray, don't forget Yourself" she said
/ straightway took her at her word,
And kissed her for myself instead.
Truth
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-05-28

THE best hearts, Trim, are ever the
bravest, replied my Uncle Toby.-Stcrne.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-26
PERSONALS.

Barney Lloyd, Of Charleston, w. Va
is the last surviving member of the
grand jury which in 1859 indicted John
Brown for invasion and melting insur-
rection.
AS officially announced by General
John B. Gordon, the next reunion of the
United Confederate Veterans Is to be
held in Nashville, Tenn. May 9Th, 9Th
and eth.
President Cleveland and Mrs. Cleve-
land entertained the Rev: DR.. John
Watson clan Maclaren') and Mrs
Watson at lunch the other day at the
White House.
General Baratieri, the unlucky soldier
who was in command of the italian
troops at the battle OF Adowa, when
about 1000 were taken prisoners by the
Abyssinians. has broken one of his
legs.
Mr.. G. F. Watts. r. A, has decided
that his name shall henceforth appear
in the list of honorary retired Royal
Academisians. The academy treats its
retired members In generous spirit
allowing them to take part at ali cleo.
tions, including that for president.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-26
THANKSGIVING DAY.

In obedience to the proclamation Of
President Cleveland. to-day will be OBJ
served throughout the land as Thanks
giving Day. 1t will be observed as
usual by the closing of oil government
buildings and banks. and by services
appropriate to the occasion in all the
churches.
The people of Norfolk have much for
which to be thankful on this day.
While other sections of the country
have been visited by storms. pestilence
and great CONGREGATIONS during the past
twelve months we have been permitted
TO be free from them all
Surely God has been merciful to this
people. Let us then give thanks and with
earnest prayer to the "Giver of all
good" ask for n continuance of His
blessings and mercy.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-26
NOTES AND OPINIONS.

The great Mohammedan school at Cal
no. El Azhar. meaning THE Splendid"
has clear records dating as far back as
975.
About 100000 has been bequeathed
to the Church of England and the So
ciety for the Propagation of the Cos
pei by the late Alfred Marriott, OF
Grange Hopton, Mirfield. Yorkshire
Max Alvary. the celebrated German
tenor, according to letters received by
his friends in this country, Is seriously
Ill at Jena, in Germany, and his sick
ness is said to be of an incurable ma
,ture.
On the State railways In Germany the
carriages are painted according to the
colors of the tickets Of their respective
classes. First-class carriages are paint
ed yellow, second class green and third
class white.
A proposition to increase the pay Of the
officers in. the German army will give The
colonies 5000 marks, the majors 5000
the captains $500 and the lieutenants
1880 marks per annum. The German
mark Is equivalent to 1873 cents
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-26
WARNING FROM FIGARO.

The Figaro, Of Paris, warns the Uni
ted States that war with Spain means
war with Europe. What authority Fig
arc has for its statement does not ap-
pear, but 1t is not believed that hostili-
ties with Spain will involve this coun-
try with the balance of Europe. But
hear what the Figaro has to say:
THE American newspapers which
are egging the United States to war
with Spain should reflect that war
with Spain means war with Europe.
and In the interest of the United
states itself 1t is to be hoped that
TINS eventuality will not arise"
This may appear as a kindly admoni-
lon merely, and then on the other hand
1t may be simply n "blufr" in the in
terest of Spain, but be it as 1t may the
United States will not be deferred from
doing what is proper in its dealings with
the Cuban question.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-26
ANNEXATION OF HAWAII.

from all accounts 1t appears that
the question of the annexation of Hawa I;
Is likely to come up early in Mr.. McKin-
ley's Administration.
Inc anneSationists at Honolulu are
again very active, and are preparing q
vigorous campaign for annexation IN
this country. and when Congress meets
strong contingent from Hawaii in ia
Nor or the measure will move on IN
Washington. Writing on this subject
the Washington Times takes the posi-
ZION that II mutually satisfactory ar
rangements can be made the United
States should acquire in the Sandwich
Islands room for naval and coaIinp
station Ii should also control anv ca
pie laid from our shores to the island Re
pubic, and, possibly. beyond that to Ia
pan and other Asiatc countries. These
Things being done, and in consideration
OF them' the United States might so
Tar assume protectorate over Hawaii
as TO guarantee non-interferenca on tho
part of any foreign power.
Upon its face this appears to be all
right, and 1t is right, SO far as the ac-
QUESTION by this country of a coo,ipc
station at Hawaii is concerned. but a :
to annexation the matter should be an
proached very cautiously, IL at all. 1t
may be very well to secure the coaling
station, and to control the laying of
cables, as our contemporary suggests.
but beyond that we should not go. The
very moment the United States COM
mences to annex far outlying territory
or establishing protec;orates over other
countries that moment it begins to court
danger, and no man can tell the troubles
which sooner or later will arise there.
from.
Let US content ourselves with the ter
,ritoty I'VE have, and bend our energies
TO tts development-this done, will he
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-26
JAPANESE COMPETITIONS.

Great interest Is now centering II
Japanese competition with America Ii
certain lines OF American goods. Thu
of Japan Is something marvellous. ant
1t is said that the people of that coun
try are selling millions Of dollars worth
of manufactured goods in this country
at prices with which American manu-
facturers cannot compete.
Mr.. Robert p. Porter. who has beer
the subjest, says:
Last year they bought $4,000, 900
worth of American cotton. As they
improve in manufacture they pro-
luce finer yarns. and as they make
better cloth they must use our cot
ton. There was Il Japanese syndi-
cate formed while 1 was there, with
capital stock of S5.000,O0O, to run
a new line of steamships from this
country. from Philadelphia. New
York and Portland, Ore. They hope
to ship cotton from Philadelphia.
but they may start a line from San
Diego. They buy our cotton,
which they make up and send back
to us at a low figure, thus entering
into competition with American
manufacturers OF such goods.
II 10 iiob u ihtic pueSllOu VI tuTlII,
but II question of the future. Here
Is Il trade increased from SIS. 000, 900
to S300.00 600; textiles, 100000 to
S3,000,000. Ten years ago they made
$G0,000worth of matches and sent
very little out OF Japan. Last year
they made 100000 worth.
THE same Is true as to mattingS
and rugs. Ten years ago the
amount was small, only $SS5 worth
of mating being exported. Rugs
were not mentioned in their reports.
Last year these two items amount
ed to S7,000000. They do this with n
combination OF modern machinery
and the most docile laborer in the
world. They have no factory laws
and can employ children at any
age. Children work at seven, eight
and nine years of age the whole
day long, for from one to two
American cents per day. The rela-
tive positions of English and Ameri-
can trade to Japan are illustrated
by the fact that England sold to
Japan last year $4,000, 900 of pro-
ducts and purchased $1,000 600 worth.
while American bought from Japan
S54, 100000 worth. and sold her only
100000 worth. CT per cent. being
our staple products"
The wonderful activity and enterprise
OF the Japanese people In the way OF
manufacturing will be felt heaviest In
America as time goes on, and it looks
as though they are destined to become
Americas greatest competitors.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-26
KIND WORDS.
Has Won for lfseIf an Enviable Repu.
talon.
(Richmond Dispatcb)

(Richmond DISpatch.)
The Norfolk Virginian has just enter
ed upon the thirty-second year of its
publication. AS 1t increases in years II
increases in vitality, usefulness and in
fiuence. From the date of its birth.
which was shortly after the close of the
civil war, to the present, The Virgin
ian has labored for the best interests of
Norfolk and Portsmouth and vicinity,
and it has the rekard of faithful SER
want in the substantial patronage and
the confidence Of the people of its sec
ton. In the broader fields of State and
national politics our contemporary has
won for itself an enviable reputation.
We extend to 1t our heartiest congratu-
iations.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-26
Its n Representative Newspaper.
(Richmond Times.o

The Norfolk Virginian enters upon the
thirty-second year Of it's existence with
its issue OF Sunday last. Its earnest
devotion to the interests OF Norfolk and
me state has been steadily maintained,
ana 1t Is representative Southern
newspaper. Its owner and editor. Mr..
NJ: Glennan, Is a conspicuous and de-
cided ornament to the State press.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-26

enough. We are very well situated as
we are. There is no need OF going OUT
side for more territory, nor Is there. any
need of counting trouble. which may
come soon enough as 1t Is
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-26

The Washington Post says that
Congressman now in that city are quite
generally discussing the proposition to
put tax on beer. which would produce
Il revenue of $4,000 600
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-26

y report comes from Washington that
will cause n chill to run down the backs
of ex-Federal onice-h holders. 1t Is. to
the effect that few Of them will be ap-
pointed to official positions by Major
Mckinley
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-26

There is something almost pathetic in
that General Weyler will walt till after
Christmas before taking decisive action
against the Cuban rebels.