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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-08-04

only natural. After the first ebullition
Of feeling they turned to give us-the
six doomed men-their heartfelt SYM
pathies. We were not removed from
the room. They would come for Va
soon after daylight.
What were our feelings2 The first
sensation was that Of man coming
to after fall which, for q minute, had
deprived him Of consciousness. Tho
next was to doubt If we had not been
asleep and dreamed it all. After that
one man sat down in a corner and wept.
A second lay at full length on the floor
with his face to the wall. A third
cursed and inveighed and hoped for
vengeance.
For most Of the six the hours slowly
passed. I was still sleeping when the
soldiers came to march the six Of us
out to the execution ground. We shook
hands all round, but only here and there
did one Of the men TRUST his voice to
speak to us. Those who were to live
seemed most affected. Their faces were
very pale and their lips quivered.
Two by two, with soldiers on each
side, we walked with heads up, but
had no word for each other. There
were scores Of spectators to see us, but
we kept OUT eyes to the front.
Halt! We have reached the grounds.
I had thought of the six of us standing
in front of the six new-made graves,
but there were neither graves nor cof-
fins. They stood us with our backs
toward a Brick wall, and we knew il
had been made for just such occasions
az this.
Gentlemen, your eyes-the blind
fold!" said a lieutenant, as he came for
ward with several men behind him.
The last thing I saw was platoon
of "a men forming in front Of us-four
| to q man. For perhaps ten seconds
shrnnk ut the thought Of the bullets
striking me. For perhaps ten more I
prayed that they would make sure work
of it. My hands touched the hands Of
the men each side Of me, for we were
not bound. / said "good-by" to each,
and they returned it, and heard the
others speaking q last farewell word.
heard the last man walk away when
the last victim had been blinded.
heard the platoon moving up nearer,
I heard one street boy shouting to an
other that the soldiers were about to
fire.
There was deep silence for few sec.
onds, and then heard advancing foot
steps.
Some one seized my arm, and 1 was
led away to the right, and the. hand
Eerchief removed. It was the lieuten-
ant again. and he turned me over to
two soldiers with the remark:
'He is but boy, and the governor
commutes his sentence. Take him back
to prison"
had not gone 200 feet when thers
was crash of musketry and my five
comrades lay dead at the base of the
wall. Was rejoiced? Strangely
enough, no-not for hours and hours
had been SO near death that was
dead to myself and all around me.
Two months after, through the in
fluence of the United States consul at
Havana, a relative of my father, re.
ceived pardon, and was not long in
returning to my home in New Orleans
IN. Y. Weekly.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-08-04

SurSents on the War-dlstracted island OF
Cuba.
On the northwest coast, about 30
miles from Baracoa there is a natural
cove, we'll sheltered by fringe of noun
tain pines, and it was the aim of our
captain to reach this cove, where the Gu
ban patriots had for weeks been expect
ing assistance from their sympathizers
in the United States.
For two days we lay off at safe dis
lance from the shore, awaiting an OPP
portunity to elude the vigilance Of the
Spanish gunboats, and run in, when,
through dense fog, we discerned the
outline of q government cruiser bearing
directly for us.
1t was impossible to escape, for our
steamer was as slow as q tortoise, so we
resolved to fight. We knew that cap
ture meant death, and we, therefore, de-
termined to sell our lives dearly. The
conflict lasted only is minutes, and we
We're boarded and captured, after we
had slain six of the crew of the Spanish
gunboat.
Our force consisted Of SO men; that of
the enemy was treble ours. In six hours
we went ashore, at a little village called
Paramento, closely-guarded prisoners.
For IA days we bore our captivity
with much anxiety, for we had not been
informed of the fate in store for US.
On the 18th day an officer entered the
large room in which the 3S of us were
confined, called on us to pay strict at
tention and announced that we were to
be taken out and shot on the morrow.
An hour later he returned to explain
that he had made a mistake. The NOR
ciful Spanish government would be sat
listed with six lives instead of 3s. We
had killed six of the crew Of the gun
boat, and it was to be life for life.
Gentlemen, it will be by lot, OF
course" he continued, as he bowed and
smiled, ''and I am here to oversee the
drawing. See! 1 have here SO white
beans and six black ones. will put
them in cap, and each gentleman will
step up and draw as his name is called
When he had announced that all
were to be shot, I heard no lamenting
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-08-04
PROUD OF HIS RECORD.
Gen. Van vilet, Oldest Living OH
Ger In the Army.
During tho Closing Year of the Wa,
He Spent Many Millions Of
Dollars Without Losing
One Cent >
Especial Washington Letter.

Especial Washington letter.
One of the most familiar figures on
the streets Of the national capital is
that of Maj. Gen. Stewart Van Vliet, re-
tired. He is short and stout, growing
very stout, and his beard and hair have
long been silvered by the touch of time.
Although the oldest living officer in the
army, he is sturdy, strong and intel
lectually vigorous. Moreover, he is one
of the most entertaining conversation
alists in our social life.
AS the general entered Chamberlain
club one evening recently, On army Of
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-08-04
Harold,s Compliment.

I Harold, our new girl spends oil her
time talking with agents"
THAT comes Of her being SO good
looking"
well, can't afford to have her fritz
ter away her time like that"
! "Then, my dear, why not see those
people yourself ?"-Detroit Free Press.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-08-04

When it is considered that 5s7 of the
731 delegates to the national bimetal-
lie convention were former republi-
cans, it is easy to understand why
some of the Iowa delegates to the re-
publican national convention object
ed to a declaration for the gold stan
dard and proposed straddle.-Tele-
graph.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-08-04
Ono way to Account for It

"Chicago claims an enormous popula-
ton, but it did not seem to me to be
suchia large city"
"B,Ht, you see, SO many of the people
out there live double lives."-Town
Topics.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-08-04
Her brilliant Scheme.

Smart woman. jones' wife,"
"Why?'
Found she talked in her sleep; stud
led awhile, and now she lectures him
ell night without disturbing her own
.slumbers!p-N. Y. Weekly.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-08-04
HOrrlble.

1 'Ny girl gave me the marble heart
last, night" said the single man.
Your woe is naught to mine," said
the .married one. at has not been two
hours since my wife gave me the mar
bile cake of her own malSing."-Indian-
apolis; journal,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-08-04
ON THE VERGE OF DOOM.
by sELwYN LABADERE.

WAS only 10 years
of age when, crav-
ing o little excite
ment, I left m y
home in New Or
leans, and enlisted
in the cause Of Gu
ban liberty.
In q few days I
was on q fourth
r q t e s t e q m e r,
freig ted w t b
arms. a m m u N i
t i o n an d provi-
sions. intended for
the use of the In
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-08-04

stepped up ana drew, and eachand all
drew white. It was the death-warrant|
Of the only man who did not put his
hand in the cap. As soon as the draw
ing was over the 80 fortunates shook
hands and congratulated each other,
and smiled and laughed. That was
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03
WHY he TOOK THE SEAT.
A Touching Scene Witnessed on o
New York Car.

A Touching Scene Witnessed On
New York Car.
A pathetic incident occurred in
Broadway cable-car one evening re-
Gently. Two men boarded the car at
Chambers street. They were broad
shouldered, athletic looking men, and
one familiar with professional ath
letes would have recognized in one q
ball player, we'll known In the Ma
tional League, and the other q we'll
known prize fighter. The men were
chatting and did not pay much atten.
ton to the way they were jostled az
the car filed up rapidly. 1t was early
In the evening and the theater crowd
was moving.
At 14th street the car stopped and
two young women got on. They were
handsomely dressed and had a general
look that would cause one to take
them for actresses. They were at once.
recognized by the men mentioned. The
two men sprang to their feet and greet.
ed the young women warmly. The
car was filed, and many were stand
ing. Just as the pugilist got ON his
feet q man who was standing pushed
friend gently into the seat just va
Gated. The pugilist turned nngrily and
laid a strong hand upon the ma2 who
had Just seated himself and said in
firm voice:
Excuse me, sir, meant that seat
for this lady"
1t looked ominOus to those who saw
the CLEAN in the eye of the pugilist
The man addressed said hastily:
81 beg your pardon. Excuse me-
Even as he spoke he was trying tt
rise, but as ne did he felt in front OF
him In uncertain manner The pugilist
looked searchingly into his face, and
then caught him by the shoulder, firm
ly, but gently, and pushed him bach
into the seat, saying:
That's all right, old man; you keeT
the seat"
Then he turned to the young woman
and said quietly:
you'll have to stand, Blanche, the
poor chaps blind. New York Trlb
une.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03
STUCK 10 SPARTACUS STORY.
Congressman Hopkins Could Not See
the Joker's Point.

Congressman Hopkins Could Not See
the Joker's Point.
Mr.. Hopkins of illinois is not alto
gether Inaccessible to the subtlety of a
joke, but In the main the tawny haired
statesman is disposed to be serious
and grave. Updegraff is dry joker,
and Lacey OF Iowa is always bubbling
over with the spirit of merriment
Some time ago, while Hopkins and
Lacey were smoking in tie house
cloakroom the conversation drifted to
the subject of gladiators, and Hopkins,
in his serious way began to extol the
martial achievements Of one Spartacus,
not unknown to most readers, from
juveniles up to gray-haired statesmen,
in connection with poem beginning:
eye call me chief. And We do well to
call him chief who for twelve long
years." etc.
"You can talk about gladiators in
tones of contempt" said Hopkins, "but
Spartacus was great general"
Updegraff was half asleep, stretched
out on the lounge within ear shot. he
caught Hopkins remark and drawled
out;
you're mistaken about that, Hop
kins. That wasn't Spartacus at all,
but Cantharides."
ooh, no." said Hopkins; ut was
Spartacus."
II tell you it was Cantharides," in.
sisted Updegraff, provokingly; 81 know
what I'm talking about"
Updegraff and Lacey soon after left
the cloakroom and took their seats.
Updegraff knew Hopkins was right.
But 1t amused him to be perverse. SO
far as Cantharides was concerned, it
was the first word that popped into his
mind. The two had occupied their
seats but little while when Hopkins
marched down the aisle with Anthon's
classical dictionary. He banged it
down on Updegraff's desk and pointed
to the history of Spartacus for vertical
ton Of his assertion.
Updegraff looked at it, then at Hop.
kins, and In very dry tones said;
That's right. That dictionary Is re-
sponsible for that cock and bull story.
There it is, sure enough. But l pre-
sumed, while it had misled so many,
you, Hopkins, couldn't be taken in by
that kind Of authority"
Hopkins looked at him for moment
4
of human perversity, closed the book
In disgust and stalked up the aisle
Washington Post.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03
Driven From the Cltade,.

The warmth OF spring and summer may
do much to relax the muscular system and
mako many feel much more comfortable,
but there is this about the old enemy rheu'
matism, that when he once takes hold, he
tries 10 hold the citadel at all seasons OF the
year. But whether this arch enemy turks in
the muscles, joints, bones or the nerves, he
is such an enemy to human happiness that
he must be driven out of any stronghold. 1t
was planned long ago to do this, and st.
Jacobs Oil as knight in battle has scored
wonderful victories. At all times no is ready
to overcome and conquer this iiend of pain,
and does it rs surely and certainly as knights
of old exlirpated tho Saracen. So no ono
should be deceived by the mild weather Of
spring to trino with it either in chronic or
transient form. Use the great remedy for
pain and got rid Of it once and for all.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03
BCofch Pride.

On the betrothal Of the Marquis
Lorne and the Princess Louise, liz
London Punch illustrated Scotch Drid'
by a woodcut representing two FISH
ermen Of the Hebrides meeting
Donald" says one to the other, de
We ken the Queens daughter is to marry
Mae Callum More's sonT
AYE! q prood woman the Queen
must beP'
The following story from the Int
rior also depicts this Scotch character
istic:
Upon his accession to the throne the
Emperor of Russia was appointed Col
onel-in- Chief of the Royal Scots Grays-
While dressing for dinner, an enthuSl'
astic subaltern communicated the in
formation to his soldier-servant.
Donald" he said, have you hearf
that the new Emperor Of Russia has
been appointed colonel Of the regi-
ment?'
Indeed, sirp' replied Donald. "ft
is a vera prood thing"
Then, after a pause, he inquired
"Beg pardon, sir, but will he be able
to keep both DlacesW
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03
Paderewski's Joke.

The other day when Paderewski was
dining at a hotel In Richmond, Va, @
fine nickel-plated banjo was sent In by
a local banjo player, with the request
that the great pianist should write q
short musical sentiment on the sheep
skin head. Paderewski complied with
the request, and this Is the sentiment
70 which he attached his signature: 81
have not the pleasure of being q per-
former on this beautiful instrument; am
only a piano player" Now the banjo
player Is asking his friends lf the vir
tuoso was "jollying" him.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03
Purify
Your Blood

low, as when warmer weather comes and
the tonic effect of Geld bracing air is
como, your weak, thin, impure blood
will not furnish necessary strength.
That tired feeling, loss OF appetite, will
open the way for serious disease, ruinc1
health, or breaking out Of humors and
impurities. To mako puro, rich, red
blood Hoods Sarsaparilla stands I'M
equalled. Thousands testify to its
merits. Millions take it as their
Spring Medicine. Get Hoods, because
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03
nenfnnaa Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion Of The ear. i here Is only one
way to cure Deafness, and that is by con'titu-
tlofial remedies. Deatne is caused by Al in
famed condition OF the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets in
famed you have q rumbling sound or tmper--
Deafness is tho result, and unless the milan
nation can be taken out and this tube re-
stored to it's normal condition, hearing will be
destroyed forever; nine cases out ten are
caused by catarrh, which Is nothing. but an in
famed condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case Of ID pafness Caused by catarrh) that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
circulars. free.
F. J. CHENEY g. Co.. Toledo. o
EE- Sold By Druggists, 75c.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03
When Travelling,

whether on pleasure bent, or business, axe
on every trip a bottle Of Syrup of Figs, as it
nets most pleasantly and effectually on the
kidneys, liver and bowels, preventing fevers,
headaches and other forms Of sickness. For
sale in 80 cent and 81 bottles by all leading
druggists. Manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Company only.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03

The illustration shown herewith is small in
size. but really large when we consider that
the "Wooden Hen" is no larger than 1.-Two
hen. yet has double the capacity. 1t weighs
only fifteen pounds. hasa capacity oftwenty-
eight eggs, and while not toy, is just rs
amusing, besides being Instructive as well.
we suggest that every render OF this write
Dir. Geo. ". Slahl, Quincy, Ills. and ask for
n copv OF his handsome little booklet 81"
describing the "Wooden lIen;" also his large
catalogue of the Model Excelsior Incubator.
All sent FREQ Mention this paper.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03
Proner1v Named.

II want to buy a makeup VI" said
the young married man.
"a makeup bOx" the cOnfeCuoner
echoed. 1--WE don't keep theatrical sup
plies"
81 mean box of candy to take homN
to my wife I promised to be home
three hours ago."-Indianapolis Jour
naL .-----.-.- -----
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03

Officer-What did you want, sirf
Citizen-Somebody has stolen nv
watch, and want you to hunt the ras-
cal up and give him the key to it. 1t
raises the mischief with a watch to lee
1t run down, you knOw.-Boston Tran
Scrit
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03

Gotrox-I think young Cheeky is a
foreign nobleman in disguise. Wig
wng-What makes you think SO? Got
roS-Well, he has succeeded in borrow
I'M, a thousand dollars from me, and
now he wants to marry my daughter.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03

DR.. Kilmer'a SwAMP- ROOT cures
all Kidney and Bladder troubles.
Pamphlet and Consultation frea
Laboratory Binghamtop, N. Y.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03
Spring
IN ediCiine

cur blood in Spring is almost certain to
DO full of impurities-the accumulation
OF the winter months. Bad ventilation
of sleeping rooms, impure air in dwell
in6s, factories and shops, ovore0tlng,
heavy, improper foods, failure of the
kidneys and liver properly to do extra
work thus thrust upon them, are the
primo causes Of this condition. 1t is
of tho utmost Importance that you
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03

use Piso's Cuie foe Consumption both 10
my family end practice DR.. G. WoPATTER-
son, lnkster Mich., Nov. S, 1884,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03

If you have tried Dobb;ns' Floating Borax Soa.
you have decided to use it ell tho time. Ii 20.
haven't tried it you owe it to yourself to do so
Your grocer has it, or will get it. Dc sure tina
wrappers are printed in red.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03

Atlanta, Ga, is pointing with pride to the
prospects Of building twenty stories high.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03

Mr.. P. I. Barry, who has general
charge Of the advertising contracts Of
the Chicago Newspaper Union, is
compelled to pass large portion of
his time in journeying to and fro in
the interests he represents. Speak
ing Of Ripans Tabules, Mr.. Barry
says that he has carried them with
him in his satchel on all his trips,
since he first became acquainted with
their excellent qualities. lie uses
four or five a week, being always
particular to take one after hearty
or, more especially, after hasty
meal. He never requires more than
one. Mr.. Barry does not remember
how he was first induced to mako
trial OF Ripans Tabules, but nowho
buys them Of the nearest druggist
Whenever his supplyis exhausted.
"They are specially convenient, Mr..
Barry says, "and mighty Mica
thing-just what man needs when
travelling, if he needs q medicine ut
ALL"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03

Take Parkcr's Ginger Tonic Homo with
you. 1t Will exceed your expectations In aoat-
ing colds. and many Ills ana Nc hes.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03

Sailors were landed from the American
ship Alert at Corinto, Nicaragua, to protect
property.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03

Pnin is Not COnducive OF Pleasure,
especially when occasioned by corns. Hinder
corns will please; il removes them perfectly.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03

"BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs are unri-
vailed for relieving Coughs, Hoarseness and
all Throat Troubles. Sold only in boxes.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhamma-
tion allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c. "a bottle
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03

There appears to be little abatement In
popular feeling in Spain against the United
States.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03

Strawberries are ripe and being picked for
shipment in Hlllsborougb, Fla.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03

FITS stopped free by DR.. KLINE's GREAT
NERVE REsToRER, No fits after first days use.
Marvellous cures. Treatise and $500 trial hot
tie free. DR.. Kline. 93l Arch St., Phila.. Pa.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03

There is a rush of gold-seekers from Pacific
ports to Alaska.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03

''You told me you and Harry loved at
sight" eyes, but we quarreled on acquain-
fonoe -
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03

Not few men are like the am9ba-they
live on Whattics them.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03

tuberculosis is said to be alarmingly pre-
valent among the cattle Of Illinois.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03

Eugene V. Debs declared for woman SUI
frage in a speech in ST. Louis.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03

American candy Is proving very successful
In England.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03

Poets are born, not made; and Poets Laur
cate are made, not born.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03

ifAfiIcted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac Thomp
sons Eye-water. Druggists sell at 25c per bottle
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03

There are 1850 patented knitting ma
chimes
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03

The North Kingdom.
% Norway is more properly Norea,
meaning North Isle" 1t is called BY
the natives "The North Kingdom"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03

Ripans Tabules are soll by druggists or by mai
II the price go cents box is seat 10 The Ripa s
Chemical Company, No ~ Spruce ST., New York.
Sample vial 10 GEMS.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03

Somehow, people have a prejudice
against a drunken policeman.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-04-03

T. y. HIN OOsI 1U1utLOs .
EF- Sold by Druggists. 75c.