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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

Parties desiring TO build will do well
TO inquire of me, as / have desirable
lots for sale on reasonable terms.
THOMAS FOSTER.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27
Trinity Church.

Divine services this evening As
cension Day at 7:30. Sunday 1880
REST After Work" 100 THE Peni-
tents Hope"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

The g. A. r. hereby extend to all
the orders and societies OF the city a
cordial invitation to join them in the
observance Of Memorial Day. Socie-
ties and clubs who are 20 be represent
ed in the parade are urged 20 be at the
G. A. B. hall promptly at nine o'clock
Msnasy1
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

Health, the greatest blessing of
mankind. Rocky Mountain Tea will
make you strong, robust, perfect men
and women. Taggart's drug store.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

AS you journey through life take
Rocky Mountain Tea. You'll be hap
pier and live longer. Taggart's drug
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

The strongest, easiest running, and
most popular bicycle in the world is
the Crescent. For sale by A. p.
FORSYTH.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

Rev. w. NJ. Balch of this city will
address the graduating class of the
Prescott High school tomorrow even
ing.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

The rooms in Boxrud Block about
To be vacated by DR.. Ashley are for
rent. For information inquire Of the
owner, r. Y. Jensen,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

The wonderful popularity of "Cres-
cent" bicycles is due to their high
quality and low prices.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

After 10 o'clock A. NJ. Monday May
alst, the business places of the city
Will be closed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27
State c2lormal School,
RIVER FALLS, WIS.
FIRST TERM OPENS
TUESDAY, SEPT. 2, 1897.

This school offers special advantages TO those
who desire to prepare % teach. -Four Courses
OF study arr offered:
J. An English Course Of Four Years
? 4 Latsu tOr Germany Course Of Four Year,.
s. An Elementary Course Of Two Years
4 one Year Professional Course.
Tuition free to those whose qualifications
entitle them 10 admission 70 either Of these
courses. Tuition in Preparatory eIaSses6O cents
a week; Grammar grades % cents a week;
Intermediate grades - cents a week; Primary
grades IS cents a week
Attention 81 parents is invited to the thor
Ough and excellent training afforded by the
Model Department.
For Catalogue containing information as TO
courses Of study, terms Of admission. expenses,
etc. apply 20
W. D. PARKER. President.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

The Normal Badger for May has
just made its appearance and an
nounces editorially that to George A.
Works is due all the credit, and like
wise all the kicks, that the issue may
provoke. Mr.. Works tone is for the
most part one Of Cancellation, though
here and there he plays the jeremiah,
as when, for example, he prods the
delinquent subscriber or touches up
the dead-beat camp follower Of the
Athletic Society. Jeremiah is also in
the foreground when the Normal base
ball team is stiffly scored for being
shut out by the picked nine from the
High school and town" Now, we
have studiously RETAINED from
saying anything about that picked
nine from the high school and the
town, supposing, Of course, that it
was very fair stand off against that
other picked nine from the Normal
and the town. AS the high school has
no literary bugle that may be blown
from the house top once month,we re
quite compelled to set them on their
feet, In this manner, before the Philis-
tines. The Badgers departments are
well filed and its news is fresh and
adequate.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

W. 4. Milne Of Minneapolis, who
managed the Brownie entertainments
50 successfully last fall, is now on the
road with a similar child-opera called
The Mystic Midgets."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

Judge Weld, District Attorney Com
hacker and County Clerk Jensen have
recommended 10 the State Game
Warden J. f. Mason, OF Ellsworth.
and L. W. Clark, Of Clifton, as deputy
fish and game wardens for Pierce
county.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

l am alwaysin the market for wheat,
oats. rye, barley, corn and buckwheat.
The handiest place to unload. Best
weights and the best attention posi-
bic. Call at the Cascade Mills.
w. II. PUTNAM.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

The wheel that keeps out of the re
pair shop is the Crescent" bicycle.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

There will be no preaching at the
Baptist church next Sunday morning
Sunday school will begin promptly
l. o'clock. y. p S c. +. lin begin
at :, and preaching services at P. NJ
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

The Norwegian people Of Hudson
assembled at DANA Hall on the even
ing of May 18th, and celebrated the
SD anniversary of Norway's indie
Dendence.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

1. o. O. f. attention. Saturday
night. May -, a full attendance is
requested, as business of much i'm
pOrtance is to he transacted.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

The WoOdmen and Odd Fellows,
assisted by several of the students,
played a game of ball on the Normal
campus Saturday, which resulted I'm a
score of l. to Is in favor of the odd
Fellows.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

\ cheese factory has been started at
Fl PasO by the Cooperative Cheese
Com pdny, whose capital stock is $500
divided INTO shares of SO each.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

Ole Bang, the expert tailor, is ready
TO make spring suits Of all sorts Of
choice patJerns-make them, too, to
fit the wearer and TO suit the wearer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27
School Report.

Report of school in District No. 4.
Town Of River Falls, for month ending
May II.
No pupils enrolled duri g month
2S; average daily attendance, 10; total
attendance, $50.
Pupils not absent during month:
Jay Lunger, Clara Lunger, Earl Baird.
Paul Baird, Henry Lunger, Albert
Baird, Harrison Green.
EMMA OLSON, teacher.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27
MARRIED.

ENGDAHL-LARsoN.- AT the residence Of
the brides parents in Mann Valley,
May s, 1897, Charley Engdahl and
Miss Emma Larson, both of Mann Val
ley.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. X. A. johnson OF Minneapolis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

State Superintendent Emery viii
be in the city next week to pass upon
the examination papers of the stu
dents at the Normal
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

The Victoria diamond. the largest
in the world, valued at 81 100000, has
been stolen from the government
treasury at Hyderabad.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
Council Chamber, City of River Falls.

Council Chamber, City OF River Falls.
May p, 1897
Regular meeting of Common Council.
Council convened at 1880 P. NJ. Pres
emf, q. w. Chinook, Mayor; Aldermen
Thompson, Ulrich and Williams. Glass
absent.
Minutes of the meeting May 9TH read
and approved.
Finance Committee reported following
bills approved:
w H. Tozer repairs ON Watering frouphs
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

lnsures property on the
mutual plan in any of: the
cities or villages of the
counties of Pierce, st.
Croix, Dunn and Pepin.
c. ID. PARKER, President,
\. p. HAUGEN, Secretary.
Y. ID. ENSIGN, Treasurer,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27
LOCAL AND MISCELLANEOUS.

Mrs. Turnquist weaves carpets.
DIR. E. H. Parker is city health
officer.
George Cobb is improving his dwell
ing house. =
The banks OF this city will be closed
on Monday next.
The Patee Bicycle Is strictly high
grade. Lund sells them.
The wheel that brings you safely
home is the Crescent" bicycle.
A driving matinee is to be given
Saturday at the Hudson Fair grounds.
Trilliums Of unusual size and beauty
are now TO be found in the "big
woods"
-Four new members were received
into the Baptist church last Sunday
evening.
The wheel that sells at an honest
price is the Crescent bicycle at A.
p. Forsyth's.
The Grand Worthy Matron of the
Order of Eastern Star will be in River
Falls June 9Th.
The band boys have ordered their
uniforms. which will be on hand for
Decoration Day.
Ground was broken Tuesday for tie
new Omaha depot, which will be COM
pleted in about six weeks.
Rev. Haugen will preach his fare
well sermon at the Lutheran church
next Sunday evening at $50.
Miss Lolita Sorrensen is assisting in
the trimming department at the
River Falls Millinery Emporium.
The Workmen of the city have ar
ranged a steamboat excursion TO ed
Wing, to take place next Thursday.
Green Bay secures the new Wiscon-
sin refOrmatOry. for which the legisla-
ture appropriated $4,000 last winter.
Bicyclists will be interested in the
new city ordinance TO be found in this
weeks report of the council proceed
ings.
The Regents will conduct their
annual examination of the graduating
classes at the Normal June thiIG and
fourth.
The Amateur Band will give Jheir
second open air concert and social to-
morrow evening on the green OppO-
site this office.
State Superintendent Emery viii
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27
For Sale

When you want fresh eggs and the
best butter go toe. j. Henriksen.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

Commencement is the hey-day time
for exchanging photographs. Mem
bers of the graduating classes and
mem bers OF all classes, not only wish
to have a portrait of each OF their
student friends but are equally
DESTROYS that their friends should have
like mementos of themselves. To the
observing students there ought to be
no question as to the right place to
have these photos taken; to the Others
we say simply, "At Kellogg's, of
course"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

The Amateur Band will give their
second open air concert and social to-
morrow evening on the green Oppo-
site this office.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

have a fine line of Shawis at prices
to suit you all. r. n. JENsoN.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

The wheel that stands up when
others collapse is the strong, easy run
ming Crescent" bicycle. Sold by A,
II. FORSYTH.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

DIR. Ashley has joined the great ma
jority and bought new bicycle. 1t is
a Crescent, bought Of A. p Forsyth
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

Ne. Turnquist weaves earpets.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

We're telling you of the other half now
our halt; and we have divided the price
With you too.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

Bicyclists will be interested in the
new city ordinance to be found in this
weeks report of the council proceed
ingS.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

Miss Lolita Sorrensen is assisting in
the trimming department at the
River Falls Millinery Emporium.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27
Catholic Church Items.

f. p. AINswoRTH. Agt.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

The Patee Bicycle Is strictly high
grade. Lund sells them.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

A driving matinee is to be given
Saturday at the Hudson Fair grounds.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

The wheel that brings you safely
home is the Crescent" bicycle.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

DIR. f. II. Parker is city health
officer
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

The Regents will conduct their
annual examination of the graduating
classes at the Normal June thiIG and
fourth.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

The Workmen of the city have ar
ranged a steamboat excursion to eC
Wing, to take place next Thursday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

The banks OF this city will be closed
on Monday next.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

Rev. Haugen will preach his fare
well sermon at the Lutheran church
next Sunday evening at 7:3J.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

Green Bay secures the new Wiscon-
sin reformatOry. for which the legisla-
ture appropriated $4,000 last winter.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

The band boys have ordered their
uniforms. which will be on hand for
Decoration Day.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

Ground was broken Tuesday for tie
new Omaha depot, which will be COM
pleted in about six weeks.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

Trilliums Of unusual size and beauty
are now TO be found in the "big
woods"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-05-27

-Four new members were received
into the Baptist church last Sunday
evening.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-10-27

passed to the front. Sylvia
wouldn't allow this, however, and
putting on steam beautifully got
the lead for home. Whitman
fairly stood up on bis pedals, but
his machine was half length
short at the tape. Sylva's win
ming time was SIG. Final
Sharack, Sylvia, Whitman and
Jones. Sharack led the first lap,
Jones the two following, but sylvia
ran out the mile ahead. The lead
vibrsted throughout the second
mile, and there was magnificent
rush to finish. Jones came out
ahead in 5:34 As, Sharack second,
Sylvia third. Sylvia ran several
lengths ahead of the field, as if
propelled by dynamite, after pass.
ing the half lap pole in the sixth.
This bit of tactics doubtless cut
seconds off the time.
4. Exhibition One-Third Mile,
amateur, flying start, paced-W.
Lyle, paced by Ii. L. Walker and
Fred Damon, made it in Al As,
which was announced as the best
amateur record on the islands. 1t
is only 3 5 8. long of the amateur
record, printed in the Cyclomere
program, made by Bald in Chica-
90 on August 10, 1895.
5. Exhibition Trick Riding.
"Trilby" Fowler gave several new
tricks from previous appearances
by him. The most striking was
riding round the track with his
front wheel in the air, only letting
it down two or three times. No
body ever stirs for home until
"Trilby" has been seen. He is
splendid card in the tournament
pack.
6. Exhibition One-Third Mile,
professional, flying start, paced
Allen Jones, paced by Sharack
and Whitman, made it in 80 g.,
cutting a second off Sylva's time
Saturday night.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-10-27
BY POLICE AT CALLAO.

Inquiry here confirms the story COM
ing from Lima to the effect that the
State Department has lodged a de-
mand with the United States charge
Of legation at Lima for the release of
the mate of the American bark ''Uncle
John" He RS ashore on December
10 last at Callao, and was arrested be-
cause of his constant demand for "Rai-
nier Beer" On tap or in bottles at the
Criterion Saloon. q
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-10-27

Join our Suit Club at once.
Medeiros & Decker. 81 per
week.
Nicely furnished rooms at the
Popular House, l54 Fort street,
from S1.00 per week up. "
Aecnanics' Home, corner Hotel
and Nuuanu streets, lodging by
day, week or month. Terms: rs
and SO cents per night. IL, and
81 Is ner week.
City Carriage Co.. j. S. And.
fade, manager. If you want a
hack with good horse and care
tul driver ring up Telephone ll3,
corner of Fort and Merchant
streets. Hack at All hours.
If you are interested in the SUBJ
ject Of enlarged portraits, it would
be worth your while to see the
samples at King Bros. at prices
ranging from $500 to $1,000
frames and all. They can't be beat.s
Kroeger Pianos, sweetest IN tone,
Jas.W Bergstrom, sole agent, cash
or installments. Warerooms at
G. Vests, Masonic Temple. Of
fee at Thrum's Book Store. Tun-
ing and repairing. fAS- Tele-
phone BAT.
Singers lead the world. Over
100000 made and sold. High
est awards at the Worlds Uolum-
bian Exposition for excellence of
construction, regularity of motion,
ease Of motion, great speed, ad.
Instability, durability, ease of
learning and convenience of ar
rangement. B. Bergersen, agent,
l64 Bethel streets.
P. F. Ryan, the genial manager
of the reliable old Anchor, has se-
cured an able assistant in William
Carlisle, late of the Hawaiian
Hotel. AT the Anchor the famous
Seattle beer is on tap, and half
and-half compounded at "two for
quarter" The Anchor main.
tains its reputation for superior
brands of WHISTLES, as we'll as of
other liquors, wines, etc.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-10-27

Join our Suit Club at once
Medeiros & Decker. 81 pei
week.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-10-27

What is nicer and more refresh.
shing than fresh egg shaken up
with pure milk, shaved ice and
favored to suit your taste with
fresh syrups; invest 10c. and try
one. Also shake made with pure
milk and any desired flavor sc.
PALAMA GROCERY,
Opposite Railway Depot, King
street.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-10-27
J. s. Walker,
Real : Estate : Broker
AND
FINANCIAL AGENT.
Dealer in
Real Property,
Improved
or
Unimproved.
Has for Sale and Lease on
Liberal Terms.
SALE.

1. Houses and Lots n, Nuunnu streets
between Vipeyar5 ,nJ SchooI streets
tween gs ond 81 School sree street.
8. Large Lot, MaEiki street, fenced, 22s
feet frontage.
and Kapoan streets So feet ett fSoSage
and Haokfeld streets.
7. The Building known as Thomas Block,
on leased pround.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-10-27

Evening Bulletin, Toe. per month.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1897-09-28
Oh ADOPT The BATES
PLAN,

The private secretary Of the
governor OF Kansas has been
decorated by the sultan of Tur-
key. Accompanying the deco
ration is authority for the in.
etsllatiOD Of twenty-foHr wives
by the reCipieBt.-BEowNs-
WILLIE DAILY HERALD.
The trouble with the privilege
allowed is that the gentleman
will have to emigrate to Turkey
If be would make use Of it,
RefRgio Register.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1897-09-28
SAYS CUBANS
HAVE NO SHOW
4 Cousul Says Their Army Is
Principally On Paper.

Memphis, Tenn, Sept. 24.-
A special to the Commercial.
Appeal from Chattanooga,
Tenn, says: Oven McGarr,
United States consul at Glen.
fusgos, c. eba, arrived here to.
day, having left CABIN Aug. %.
As to the condition Of affairs
Oh the island the consul did
not agree With shs Cuban junts.
ia New York, 3Ht confirms Gen.
WeyleY's HtssTanees in so far
as his experiences have gons.
CieRfuegos is in the southwest
EerD portion Of the island, in the
provinces Of Santa Clara, where
there has been no fighting and
where everything is decidedly
Spanish.
$50 far as / have bsen able
to judge" said Mr.. McGarr,
"Gen. Weyler's ell Ina that four
provinces OF he western end Of
Gaba have been pacifed is cor
rect. I have seen no fighting
and so far as my personal
knoVie1Ee goes, cannot say
there aEs aa5 insurgents"
"Do yoR think the insurgents;
have a sighting chance to winf"
was asked.
Not ths lesst, unless TIE Enit-
cd States decides to- take o
aand ia the matter. Fl seems to-
NE they have about played out,
as hsndesds Of the insurgsns
sruy hsss surrendered"
"Thsn you think the army
Of Cuba Iibrs- hss about PLAYED
Oull"
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1897-09-28
depot grounds. From the
aorth Il is proposed to enter

depot grounds. From the
oorth it Is proposed to enter
town about the oil mill or com.
press-perhaps come in be-
tween them and over onto Nor.
gan avenue for q depot and go.
ihg south to leave it as soon as
possible so as to involve as
small a section Of the residences
portion as possible.
A representative Of the Star
had the pleasure Of meeting
Col. Lott for a personal inter
view. We found him out in
front of his hotel drinking in
the bracing ozone that aboands
In Cuero. In manner the colonel
is quite Improbable, entirely
unaffected, and discusses mat
iers in general and railroadiDg
in particular in a well posted
and very clear headed style.
He is thoroughly posted on the
geographic of South and Gen.
trail Texas and knows the topo-
grapby and rerources of the
country and the people and
business possibilities Of the
towns like reading an open
book. Regarding financing his
Rad the colonel stated in re-.
spouse TO ihs inquiry that
there vas no question whatever
on that score. he has had large
experience in such matters and
certainly knows the insand
out of the money markets.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1897-09-28
h Col. Lott hpiIaa The INA

R Col. Lost builds The road
De is 81 present exploiting, IL
viii certainly be the most zig
gag affair ever yet perpetEssed
IN the name Of a railroad. How
ever. should Brownsville fail to
obtain fhe direct fss to San
Antonio, she may be- glad 70
catch on Be- the tag cad Of one
81 those eFPsrie sasantEla legs,
whish the colonel iniinates
shat be may stretch cut this
way after be has zig-zaggsd
asouad connecting al the other
Southwest Texas towns tina,
will guarantee him . boHBs.
For the present. however,
Brownsville has pinned her
faith to the San antonio pro.
ject.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1897-09-28


Except on paper. Oh, there
may be 5000 or 5000 of them in
the eastern end OF the island ia
the three provinces which have
not yet been subjugaied by the
Spanish army, but the island is
pacified as far as it is possible.
"There are thousands of coun-
try people concentrated in the
cities. The Spanish have clear
ed up the country districts and
sent all the people into the
towns. Many are put into old
warehouses and other such
buildings to keep them from
the country. They are fed by
the government. A large per-
centage Of these concentrates
as We call them are women and
children who were in insurgent
camps which had to b. aban-
doned and were captured by
the Spanish.
81 have helped distribute the
relief fund provided by Con-
gress, bat not to native Amer
leans. All those who have ap-
piled to me have been naturaliz-
cd Cubans or persons who have
in some way secured ns,uraliza-
ton papers"