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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-04-09

A foreign nation is a kind Of con-
temporaneous posterity, it has been
wisely said. Foreign commentator of
Dur willingness to arbitrate is fore
east Of the judgment of generations to
come.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-04-09
Firebur. sentenced..

FiFebugs Sentenced.
New York, April 3.-Hugh Miller, the
firebug who was convicted of arson
twentyIfour hours after his arrest, has
been sentenced to twenty years Inn
prisonment. Adolph Steinberg, an
other firebug. was sentenced to ten
years imprisonment.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-04-09
Must stay i'm Pri.on.

Indianapolis, April 3.-The supreme
court handed down it's decision in the
cnse of William III. Hinshaw against
the state. The decision is written by
Judge McCabe. The lower court il az
firmed and Hfnshaw will be conf
PEELED to serve HE sentence Of life I'm
prtsoninsnt unless there is executive
clemency. sfif' 1911
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-04-09

The bred Scott decision fastened
Dur civil war. And now dreadful
Scott decision in Cuba has further
strained the relations between this
country and Cuba.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-04-09

New York and Pennsylvania newspa-
pers are still profoundly shocked over
the fact that an Idaho Populist legis-
lator was bribed.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-04-09

In al. address to the paper manufac-
trrers Ocm Charles Dana told them
they should make better paper. Look
.. home. Dom Charles.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-04-09
Rank Close. II. Door,

Rank Closes IT'S Doors.
Morgan. Tex. April 3..-The bank OF
the firm Of John G. Tandy & Co., this.
city, Inns closed it's doors. Assets and
liabilities are not given. It is believed
the depositors will be paid in full.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-04-09
suicide 81 : n.e.r1..r

New Orleans, April 3.-::The body, OF
q man who committed suicide ut his
hotel In this city last Monday, even
Ing was identified by his brother as
that Of Frank d. Steger, the default
Ing secretary of the Mutual Assure, nee
Society Of. Virginia His brother. Is. q
Steger. claimed ~. remains ard sc:;!
have them shlpss,a 10 lstc6,us ~.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-04-09
Gen. Riyera,. Trial.

New York, April "a dispatch to
the world from Madrid says: Gen.
Ruis Rivera and Col. Baccallao, his
chief Of staff, will be taken TO Havana
for trial before an ordinary court mar
tial. The government SO directs. 1t is
not at all likely that the death penalty
will be imposed upon either.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-04-09
SOUTH DAkoTA,s DRLucE.
The Flood situation Remains I'm.
changed. -.

The Flood Situation Remains I'm.
changed. n N.
Aberdeen, 8. d., April 3.-The food
situation has not materially changed.
City and country are aflodt. Trains
cannot, possibly move for a week or
more. even with the best OF weather.
Water entered the rear annexes and
sheds Of stores on the West side Of
Main street to-day, but some relief has
been afforded In that respect, and
no heavy losses are feared. Many
people are living in second stories and
others have vacated entirely.
WATERFOWL, 8. D., April 8. - The
Sioux river is still very high, and is do.
Ing considerable damage to bridges in,
this county. While Liveryfnan Noggle
was attempting to cross the river at
this place he drove. OF the turnpike.
which. was covered to a depth Of three
feet with water, and his fine team Of
driving horses were drowned and he
barely escaped himself. :; 81. .s
Huron, 9. D., April 3. - Flood con.
diti0ns are unchanged. The river IL
still rising, and fears are entertained
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-04-09
IN NORTH DAKOTA.
The Red River Country II Badly
! Eln0ilASA 4

The Red River Country IL Baby
Fargo, N. D., April 8. - Indications
now are that the water will reach It's
highest point tonight, and that will be
very near the point reached by the
aocd of 1893. More damage is being
caused by the big coulee west Of town,
which is damned up by the Northern
Pacific trucks, than by the river. Water
from the coulee has flooded over the
entire west part Of town, and has
reached Ninth street, going east. A
large force Of men is ut work to open
another culvert. which will reduce the
water three. feet.
Grand Forks, N. D., April g. - The
river has risen two feet in the past
two days. There is about seven feet
in the channel, and it will require
twenty-five feet more or a rise to do
any damage. Surface water is going
off nicely, ald. although a flood is ex-
pected, 1t will require some time for it
to reach here.
Minor, n. d., April 3.-Many settlers
along the Wild Rice river bottoms
have been compelled to abandon their
homes on account Of high water. The
river rose so rapidly last night that
farmers had barely time to escape and
live stock persisted.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-04-09

When q suicide leaves the message.
II die hungry" he has not died IN
vain. He leaves other people food for
reflection,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-04-09
PITH OF THE NEWS;
EVENTS oF THE PAST WEEK IN A
Condensed F0RN,

4 General Resume Of the Most In.
poetant News Of the Week, rron
an Parts Of the Globe, Boiled
OowA and Arranged ln Con.
venient Fora for Rapid Pes.
usal By Busy People.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-04-09
The girl that can't sing and will sing
ought to be choked OF.
That wealthy Baltimore widow was
= veritable wheel Of fortune to her BIZ
cycle teacher, who married her.

War in Europe seems one of the un-
expected things that are going to hap
pen in spite of business and diplomacy.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-04-09
,wIsCoNsIN's STREAMS.
The Raging Waters Cause Much An.
prehensiOn.

The Raging Waters Cause Much APP
prehensi0n.
Chippewa Falls, Wis, April 3.-An
ice jam containing about 100000 feet
Of logs came down the Chippewa and
threw considerable Of water into the
lower part of town. "A portion Of
Bridge street and all of river street
were flooded. The entire mass of logs
and ice is now lodged against the Wis
consin Central bridge, and the struc-
ture will surely go out.
Osceola, Wis, April 3. = The iron
span on the west end Of the wagon
bridge at this place, and the up-river
protection pier to the draw was car
ried out by the ice in the st. Croix.
Damage to the bridge about $4,000.
Trempeauleau, Wis, April g. The
river here is the highest for years ut
this season. Logs by the hundreds are
floating past.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-18
He rIa.e. What re Saw.

An itingrant musician who played
the trombone in little German band
hailed the leader Of tEa; organization to
a London court and demanded that a
weeks wages which lie claimed were
due him should he paid The leader de-
clared that he had discharged the man
FOR incompetency and that re had been
paid il full. The plaintiff insisted that
he was a skilled performer, and in tx
planning the incident that had resulted
in his election from tho band charged
that the discordant noises which he ad-
mitted he was guilty Of making on one
occasion were the fault not of himself,
but OF his employer. In calculation OF
this mystery the aggrieved musician
said that the leader, as usual, had dis
tributed the different parts TO the play
ers and had been careless enough to pass
over the trombone part upside down.
Being nearsighted, the player did not
notice the mistake, but proceeded to
sound the notes as he read them from
the reversed score. II blay vot 1 see, I"
he declared in court, land dere vas a
noise" The leader said the "noise"
was dreadful, as may well have been
the case, ard that the plaintiff had re-
fused TO stop playing when ordered to
do So Ingenious as was the attempted
explanation, it did not convince tho
judge, and verdict for the defendant
was given. Correspondence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-18
CRAWFORD AFTERIT, TOO.
Etstwhyls Senator Takes . Hand For His
Old Job.

EtstWhils Senator 1akee Hand For Hie
Old Job.
Hon. W. F. Craw .ord. of Taylor
Ridge. came to town thi, morning
The ex-senator was out in Nebrssta
viewing with delight his growing
corn, when he heard that something
vas happening in Rock Island. He
put bis ear to the ground, caught
the ominous sound and forthwith
packed his grip and came. He had
hardly stepped of the Burlington
Beardstown train this morning until
he began to hear OF what had been
going on Of late. politically speak
ing. Bill Payne's still hunt was re-
lated TO him By q confidential friend.
and then be set to work. Within 3
few hours he had some Of the pins OF
the ambitious Zumaite up side down.
for Crawford Is after his old job
himself. He has been conducting a
quiet little hustle all by himself dur
ing the PISS: few months. and he
thought he had things coming his
way until Payne broke loose. Find
ing the contrary to be true, there
was nothing left but to accept the
situation and declare war. Hence
forth, as a consequence, the battle
.iu rage in each end Of the county
Payne think. he will get the upper
end and Moline. Crawford is sure
Of the lower end, and he is counting
on some OF Rock Island besides, as is
Payne. Meanwhile. Rock Island 3
candidate, M. M. Sturgeon, Is look
ing for something to hitch his boom
to. just now the country districts
have the prospect of furnishing the
candidate, whereas Rock Island has
not had q senator for 80 years.
Looks as II the democrats would
have to do the electing to give the
city representation in the upper
house at Springfield, as they have in
the lower branch of the general as
sembiy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-18

Electric Bitters is q medicine suit
ed for any season, but perhaps more
generally when the languid ex-
hausted feeling prevails. when the
liver is torpid and sluggish and the
need of a tonic and alterative is felt.
A prompt use Of this medicine has
often averted long and perhaps fatal
bilious fevers. No medicine will act
more surely in coun.erscting and
freeing the system from the malarial
poison. Headache, indigestion. con-
stipation. dizziness yield to Electric
Bitters. Soc and 81 per bottle q;
Hartz q Cilemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-18
Bomeseekevs. Exours,ons.

Sept. 81 and Oct. . and l9 the c +,
r. l. & z. railway will sell round
trip tickets to nearly all points in
the west, northwest and southwest ct
one fare Plus 81. This is your OPP
portunity to see the greatest harvest
ever gathered in this territory. Re-
turn limit II days. Tickets good on
any of the through fast trains Of
this line. Quick time and first class
service. For full Information and
tickets, call at Rock Island route
ticket office or address l.. NJ. Allen,
general agent. Davenport. or John
Sebastian. g. z. A., Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-18
MOVING STEADILY ON.
Every Day Evidence of Rock
Islands Sure Ad-
vancement.
SIGNS IN BUSINESS BLOCKS.

ksoh New Oae S,rves - m Impetus
to Others ~" Furnishes tho suEees
ton ~ 20 Frrthsr Enterprises Such
~ Are Needed to Conrl ,te the city,
Metrcpo Titan = ppear.nce.
aft is gratifying t. note that the
spirit OF progress in Rock Island has
taken hold of her business blocks"
said . citizen enthusiastically, "for
every new one that is erected makes
the contrast 80 great with the ancient
structures that their removal then
comes to make way for more modern
buildings. A more healthy evidence
that the revolution has struck the
business center could not be present
ed than is shown In Peter Fries new
building. which Is already beginning
to grace Sc cond avenue. It is one Of
the handsomest, most up-to-date and
tri-cities, and am told from reliable
sources, that others are to follow.
Rock Island has put up many new
buildings in the past fow years, this
being especially true as to residences,
but there have been business blocks
too, and more are TO follow. The
new one / have mentioned has
proven so attractive, and has had
such tendency 10 awaken pride
that others are already talked OF.
Some of the Needs.
"Among the needs Of Rock Island
at the present time" continued the
citizen, warming up to the subject.
''apart from more new business
blocks. two things are particularly
consp.cuous-one Is that long de-
ferred central depot, and the other is
ground floor theatre. We have
secured a court house second to
none any where in this section Of the
country; we have as fine a postoffi &c
building as any Of the cities favored
by Uncle Sam in this manner, and
have fine streets and parks. and
transportation facilities. and the
prospect Of splendid levee. and we
now want q depot and a theatre
in keeping with cur general pro-
gress.
Then next spring we should worl
up fair association, buy a suitable
tract OF land, hang out the premium
list and then we will be In it. Ga
Rock Island is coming-let US all b rely
her along"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-18
BOY SERIOUSLY BURNED,
Eddie MilIsr's Clothes Catch F;ee In
Sending Upa Balloon.

Eddie Millsr's Clothes Catch F;re In
Sending Upa Balloon.
Eddie, the S-year-old son OF Charles
o. Miller, 1903 Sixth avenue, was
seriously and prossihly fatally
burned in the alley ct the rear OF his
home at 100 this afternoon. He
was sending up toy balloon. being
assisted by few Of his little com
panions. when his clothing caught
fire.
The little fellow. lying in the nl-
ley writing in agony, was found by
Street Commissioner ii. l.. Kinner
and carried into his home. But 70,
the timely assistance Of Mr.. Kinner.
who put out the flames. tho child
might have burned to death.
DR.. E. NJ. Sala was called In. He
four d the little sufferer to have been
terribly burned shout the chest, face,
head and left arm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-18
Try AIlen's Foot !. Ease.

A powder to be shaken into the
shoes. AZ this season your feet feel
swollen and hot, and get tired ems.
lily. II you have smarting fee: OF
tigh. shoes, try Aliens Foot-Ease.
1t ccols the feet and makes walking
easy. Cures and prevents swoolen
and sweating feet. blisters ind CAL
lous spots. Relieves corns and bun.
ions Of oil pain and gives rest and
comfort. Try It today. Sold by al
druggists and shoe stores for 2t
cents. Trial packages Free. Ad.
dress Allen s Olmsted, lie Roy,
N v
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-18
Beeaks OCT Again.
1HETRieUNEs ENTERTAIN
inter setting Exercises ~ the Meeting Last
Evening.

inter ssting Exercises ~ the Meeting LAST
Evening.
Home Tribunal No. 1, Fraternai
Tribunes, last evening initiated so
more new members. the majority Of
whom were ladies. Supreme Medi-
cal Examiner and Mrs. Craig, OF
Aledo, were present at the ceremony.
The exercises Of the evening were
made more interesting by the pre-
sentation Of q program Of music to
which in song aud instrumental Sc
lections Mrs. Minnie Ransom Barker
aud Mrs. J. +. Robinson were the
contributors. 1t proved very
pleasant evening In sll respects, and
the com mittee on entertainment con-
tinued to prepare program for the
next occasion OF the Tribune's gather.
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-18
A Priced Relic.

George Hitler, of Coal Valley. who
with his daughter, Miss Title Hilleir
has just returned from an extended
visit at Isle Of Cape Britain and 9TH
or points. brings back with him a
relic which he prizes highly. 1t ia
a piece Of the keel of the French
man-of-war. La Prudent, which was
sunk at Louisbourg in the war of
17a5
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-18
AnQNhef,A Goat.

A young man, whose home is in
Moline, coming from Orion to Rock
Island on the X. /. & z. last
evening, took coat Belonging
to another passenger, and was in
the act OF lesving the train with
il, when be wss detected and
turned over to Officer Ryan. The
young man was slightly under .he
il iluence Of liquor. He said it WAS
all q mistake, that he was not a bad
fellow. The Moline police were CON-
municated with. They said he bore
a good reputation. and suggested
that he be let 60 With lecture. So
he WAS liberated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-18
O.laYed Two We&ka.

Owing to the fact that there was
not sufficient time under the law to
give the notice the bids for the paw
ing OF First avenue canno. be sub
mitted at next Monday evenings
council meeting. but will be invited
for the first meeting In October.
Mayor Medill says, however, that
the work will be done this fall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-18
r.k.n With Malaria, Fever.

IL was taken with malarial fever
aud medicines did not help me.
felt weak and tired and had no appe.
tite. was advised to take Hoods
and when l had taken
four bottles was in good health and
am thankful for what Hoods Sarsa-
pariIla has done for me-" Mrs. Min.
ME Ross, corner Fourteenth AID Lin
coin streets, Springfield, III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-18
New Poor Physician.

DR.. Marc Ramser presented his
resignation to the county board yes-
terday as poor physician of Rock Isl
and. Ii was accepted and DIR. S. B.
Hall was appointed to the position.
DR.. Ramser's health has been poor Of
late. and he plates trip in
hopes of lettering his physical con-
dition
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-18
Injured In q Runaway.

Miss Agnes Winter. daughter Of
AID. and Mrs. 3. Winter. is confined
at her home on Third avenue from
injuries received in an accident on
Fort Armstrong avenue between the
bridges Thursday. when runaway
team eollided with buggy in which
she was riding. throwing her out and
severely bruising her.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-18

The packets Winona and Verne
Swain we're in port.
The Prescotte, 10 Long and Bedar
came down and returned up the
river.
The E. Rutledge came down with
8 strings o! logs, and returned up
the river.
The water raised a trifis this morn.
ing, the stage indicating 2:70 At a.
n. and 2:90 at noon. The temporal.
ture 20.
In the next 4s hours the river will
fall slightly as far south as North
McGregor. and rise little from Du
buqGe to Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-18
To Whom II May Conce, n,

l hereby notify all people not to
trust any person on my account.
without o written order from me to
do so, IS I will not after the 3lst day
Of this month honor or pay any bill
or bills presented to me for pay ment
unless accompanied by said order.
Rock bland, H.. August. A. ID.
1897. G.. ID. GORDON.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-18
Chuck Full Again.

Clemann & Saizmann's store In
Rock Island is chuck full of all kinds
OF novelties. parlor furniture, fancy
rockers, sideboards and everything
one would wish for In the line. Over
400 rolls Of carpets to select from.
Prices are lower than ever before.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-18
In-reased EnrolImant.

The Rock Island High school en-
roliment for the first week in Sep
TENDER was I'll against 242 for the
corresponding period year ago.
OF the present enrolment SO are
boys aad 1872 girls. Fifteen are epe-
cial pupils in the postgraduate
COURSE etc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-18

Hon. W. j. Bryan will speak At
Schueizeu park. Davenport, at 2
o'clock Tuesday afternoon. 1t will
undoubtedly be the greatest politi-
cal event in the history of this
section of eastern Iowa. and Illinoi-
sans will be over by the score to hear
the great commoncr.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-18

Burdock Blood Bit,ers IL natures
true remedy for constipation and
kindred ills. II acts directly on the
bowels, the liver. tie SKIN. and
while cleansing the blood imparts
strength TO the digestive organs For
sale by Marshall * Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-18
Oas More Unfoetunotc.

A splash in the water and q scream
OF terror. heard by excursionists on
the Silver Cresceat returning from
Quincy, Monday evening, showed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-18
A Househoid Necessity.

No family should be without 70
iey's Collie Cure. for ali bowel com.
plants. For sale by T. IL. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-18

Just try q ~ cent pox Of Csscsrets
the finest liver and Bowel regulator
svef made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-18
BATTLE W|THABLAzE|
Miss Amy Henderson's Brav.
cry Averts a Probable
Disaster.
THE DAMAGE Is ONLY NOMINAL.

Fire Disooversd on the Second Floor, the
Cnrsasa Having Caught From . Cos
-HouDg Lady Saves work For the
iepsrfnsss and Escapes with slight
burns.
The home of Capt. Marcus Een-
derson at 71s Seventeenth street had
a narrow escape from serious dam
age by fire last evening, but the dis
aster WAS dou btless averted by the
bravery Of the captains daughter,
Miss Amy Henderson. The house il
a 2-story frame. owned by Z. A.
Donaldson. The blaze was discov-
cred on the second floor by Miss Hen
derson about o'clock. A few mo-
ments before she had lighted q gas
jet which is located near . window.
The curtain was swayed back by the
wind and ignited by the fame.
When discovered the room was en-
veloped in flames. Miss Henderson.
Capt. Henderson and E. ID. Sweeney.
who was visiting at the house. has.
tened to the scene, and had the fire
extipguished before the arrival oil
the department, which had been
sum I'm oned.
Beesks Out Again.
The excitement in the household
had hardly passed over when Mis-:
Henderson on returning up stairs
found that the blaze had broken out
anew. She fought the second battle
alone, and with the assistance Of
blankets had the flames smothered
before any serious damage ensued,
herself escaping with slight barns,
her eyebrows and hair being singed.
The house and furniture are in.
sured in Hurst & Donaldson's agency
The damage is nominal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-18

THE Asers delivered every even.
ing at your door at 10c o week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-18

Hoods pills are purely vegetable.
Is cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-18
History
RepeatSHSeH

In many instances. This fact has been
observed by students of the worlds
record. NOT alone is this true of the
events of mankind, but of individuals
as well. What has taken place
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-02-10
A Machine Plan.

The small partisanism in the pretense
of urging the purity of the ballot box,
which is made in the Governors mes-
sage, is evident to anyone who will
read the message thoughtfully and in
the light Of the disclosures of Demo-
cratic frauds in West Tennessee. The
great horror manifested by the Gov
ernor over the payment OF poll taxes
by Republicans becomes ludicrous,
contrasted with his silence concerning
the corrupt ballot box manipulations
in the Tenth District, and the recon-
mendations of the executive, who sees
nothing to condemn in Democratic
corruption, that the election machinery
of the State be placed in his hands
makes still more absurd his affected
concern for the purity of the ballot.
If the machine can 80 blind him that
he can not take notice of the most
glaring corruption that is disclosed
under oath in the Patterson-C -Carmack
investigation; the same machine would
be potent in the managing of elections
by commissioners appointed by the
Governor for each county. The Mem.
phis Scimitar says of the extrao rdinary
plan proposed by the Governor
Nashville Banner.
The proposition of the principal
measure advocated by the Governor is
a plain revelation of the dishonest pur-
pose behind it. That is, to take the
appointmentof of election judges entirely
out of the hands of the local authority
and vest it in commissioners who are
to be appointed by the Governor. In
effect, the Governor, through his ap.
pointees, is to have direct control of
elections. BY choosing his men with