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The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-12-31
MOTHER" MCKINLEY BURIED
Impressive Ceremonies at the Services
In Canton

impressive Ceremonies at the Services
in Canton.
CANTON COl, December 14-Al-
though it rained almost necessarily to-
day, the crowd attending the funeral
OF Mrs Nancy Allison Mckinley was
numbered by The thousands The First
Methodist Episcopal Church doubled
in capacity by throwing open the Sun
day-schOol rooms and gallery, was fill
ed 10 overfowing long before the begin
ming OF the services. The great ros-
trum OF the church was q bank OF flow
ers- After the simple ceremony thous-
ands passed through the church, each
stopping an instant al the altar 10 take
z last look at the remains
During the hours OF the funeral bust
ness was suspended throughout the
city Business places and Offices were
closed. factories and shops shut down
and all work suspended in courts and
county and city buildings. County and
city officials and members OF the bar
attended the the services in a body.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-12-31
Prohibits ImnortatIon

WASHINGTON. December IL II
has been developed that the bill relat-
ing 10 pelagie sealing. which has just
passed both branches Of Congress, and
Is Before the President, contains pro-
vision Of far-reaehing importance
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04
Obituary.

Mr.. John Wolfe departed this life
November rs, at the residence of Mr..
Trussell, near Engles, Jefferson coun-
ty, West Virginia. Deceased was rs
years OF age and will his parents
came to Berkeley county from York,
Pa, about IS years past. Many times
has the writer looked upon him as
tine-looking, well-developed, muscu-
lar young man, one whom every per-
son admired for his sociability and
amiable qualities. He was a brother
of Mrs. A. T. Russler, of this city,
and was faithful and efficient soldier
in the Confederate army. His re-
mains were borne to Elmwood Gene
terry, Shepherdstown, by comrades OF
his regiment. Thus another old
land mark is gone to that bourn
whence no traveller returns. A large
concourse of persons attended the
funeral services.
Peaceful be thy silent slumber.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

A concert is to be given in the First
NJ. f. church on Monday evening,
December s, at O'Clock for the bene-
fit Of the Public Library. The per-
formers are to be the entire corps Of
professors OF music in Wilson College,
Chambersburg, and they have gener.
ously undertaken this concert in aid
of public object, without reserving
to themselves any share in the pro-
ceeds.
The concert is to consist of vocal
and instrumental numbers on the pipe
organ, piano and violin, and large
concert grand piano will be furnished
especially for the evening by one of
the best piano makers in the country.
The programme has been arranged so
as to be popular in character and to
afford ample opportunities for fine
work on these favorite instruments.
The Public Library, for the benefit
of which the concert is to be given has
been open for about six months and in
that time it has issued nearly seven
hundred borrowed cards, circulated
about seven thousand books and next
opened reading reading room in
which most of the good current litera-
ture of the day has been made accessi-
bic to the entire community. The di-
rectors of the library now appeal to
the people to attend this concert in
order that funds may be had to main
tain the library and to enlarge its sup
ply of books.
The people should turn out to show
their appreciation of the generosity OF
our friends from Chambersburg as we'll
as to enjoy what will probably be one
of the finest concerts that has been
in Martinsburg for years.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

The Shakers of Mount Lebanon, a
community of simple, honest, God
fearing men and women, have pre-
pared the Shaker Digestive Cordial
Tor many years, and it is always the
same, simple, honest, curative medi-
cine that has helped to make the
Shakers the healthy, long lived Peo-
pie that they are. The Shakers never
have indigestion This is partly ow.
ing TO their simple mode OF life, part.
" TO the wonderful properties OF
Shaker Digestive Cordial. Indiges-
ton is caused by the stomach glands
not supplying enough digestive juice.
Shaker Digestive Cordial supplies
what's wanting. Shaker Digestive
Cordial invigorates the stomach and
all its glands so that after awhile they
don't need help. AS evidence OF the
honesty of Shaker Digestive Cordial,
the formula is printed on every bottle.
Sold by druggists, price 10 cents to
81. 90 per bottle.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04
LEvINsTEIN & COHEN,
Successors to ]. A. Rattenberg.

Shepherdstown can probably boast
of numbering among her citizens the
tallest man in Jefferson county, in the
person of John Thomas, who measures
six feet, nine and one.halt inches. He
is a newcomer, and when he appear
ed on the street last Saturday night,
he attracted so much attention that
Sergeant Dunn had to disperse the
crowd. -Shepherdstown Independent.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

The live firm off F. Thompson &
Bro. take up considerable portion oil
our space this week. They believe in
the use of printers ink and as re-
suit, combined with latest styles and
best weaves, they are doing an i'm
mense business. Such firm is an
ornament to any town and one Of
which Martinsbnrg is justly proud.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04
A flock of ducks while passing owe

A flock of ducks while passing over
this city Sunday night were evidently
bewildered by the electric lights and
dropped to the earth They were OF
the "Ji dipper" species and when
once On the ground were unable to
rise. A large number were caught
by different persons Monday and
Tuesday. One young man has two
that he keeps in a tub of water.
While they are very lively they make
no attempt to fly.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04
Special to Subscribers
and Everybody Else.

From this date, for a brief
period, we will accept $500
strictly cash in advance for
the HERALD for full year.
Subscribers paying up in
full will be granted the same
rate.
Do not delay as this offer is
liable to be withdrawn any
day, and is made solely for the
benefit of cash-in-advance sub
scribers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

The undersigned will sell the stock
Of goods and fixtures contained in the
building corner Queen and Burke
streets, formerly owned by J. A. Rat
tenberg. Must be sold at once, The
stock consists of Fine Clothing, Dry
Goods, Shoes, Hats and Furnishing
Goods. Sale will commence on Sat
urday morning, December 4. Try to
come to the great sale where one dol
lar will buy you as much goods as
elsewhere for two dollars.
p. KAUFMAN,
Manager for Levinstein & Cohen,
Successors to ]. A. RattenEerg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

]. H Fisher. II. d. Sperow, ]. F.
Seibert, Robert Clohan and 7. f. Well
niger began study in Turner's Bust
ness College this week. These young
men realize the advantage of practi-
cal business education and will make
their mark. There is no better time
than now for others to follow their
good example. s
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04
Candy.

We will sell from now until January
I, 1903, a limit of five pound sample
boxes OF all the fine and fancy cream,
chocolate and fruit candies we carry,
to any address on receipt of $I.25; OF
either sample pail of all the fine
and fancy mixed candies we carry,
to any address on receipt of $500
We prepay charges. Orders fol
Christmas should be made on or be.
fore December ~, and in ordering g
box of candy give your express ad
dress, and in ordering a pail OF candy
state your freight shipping point.
Address: The Royal Candy Co,
Box o42, Baltimore, Md.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

A"friend" of the family stole a
pocketbook, containing neat little
sum of money, from the residence of
Mrs. VIM. Bowers, Wednesday after
noon. An officer was sent for and the
suspicioned "friend" was forced to
turn over the property. No arrest
was made but lesson was taught.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

Jet Roy killed, on the farm of ReY.
Geo. Hartman, near Elkins, a wolf
that measured seven feet from tip of
tail to end of nose and weighed so
pounds. This is the last of pack of
seven that had been devastating that
section for the past thirty years. The
animal was caught in trap which it
dragged several miles before it was
shot.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

Attention is called to the great sale
of Levenstein & Cohen, successors to
J. A. Rattenburg. They have an i'm
mense stock and are offering real bar
gains. See large advertisement in an
other column
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

Frank Rhodes, employed at Wien $
undertaking establishment, suffered
slight stroke of paralysis of his left
side on Wednesday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

The Mcdonald boarding house at
Brunswick was entered by thieves and
several of the boarders lost property.
VIM. Masked, brakeman on the Win
chester accommodation, lost gold
watch; Kirk Compton, ring, and
Albert Burch, $50.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

Mr.. VIM. Lupton, who has been
clerking for Mr.. f. c. Miles, for a
number of years, has left for Whining
ton, Del. w. r. Anders has taken
his place with Mr. Miles.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

Mr.. Isaiah Keyser and Mrs. Sarah
Riser were married at the latter's
home in North Martinsburg, Wednes-
day evening. by Rev. w. f. Gruver.
A supper was served after the cere-
mopy
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

Parties from Frederick and Mr.. Ga
no, of Tablers, have identified articles
at the store of l.. Olicker, at Sleepy
Creek, as goods that were stolen from
their stores by some of the thieves
captured here last week. Frederick
wants the gang but West Virginia
gets first whack at them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04
A Painful Operation

Is that of extracting teeth. Avoid
the ordeal, and save your teeth, by
using MAGIC ToorHAcHE DROPS.
Relieve toothache instantly; do not
burn the gums nor decay the teeth.
The word Magic" is blown on every
bottle. Price 10 cents.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

Services will be conducted in the
Tuscarora church next Wednesday
evening and continue throughout the
week, with communion services on
Sunday afternoon.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

James Allen, aged ~, and Maggie
Robinson, aged IS, colored, of this
city, went to Hagerstown Tuesday af-
ternoon to be married, but were ar
rested on telegram from the girls
brother and sent home on the evening
train.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

Gauger F. T. Thayer, who was pre-
vented from performing duties at the
Hannis distillery by that injunction,
has been assigned to duty at Peoria,
ILL.,, by the commissioner of internal
revenue.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04
Headquarters for all kinds of Dishes.

AT Kilmer's China Hall you will
find the largest and most complete
stock of dinner, tea, and toilet ware
in the State. Fine china and cut
glass are specialties and of great va
riety.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

Rev. c. p. Stealey delivered a SER
mon to Co. f, National Guards. at
the First Baptist church on Sunday
morning.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

The Mechanics Band came out in
their new uniforms Tuesday evening
and attended the City Band fair.
The boys made an excellent appear
ance and discoursed some fine music.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

The sale of the land involved in
the suit of Amanda Eversole VS.. VIM.
Mccarthy, in Hedgesville district,
was continued until Saturday Deem.
Der A. See advertisement i'll another
column
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

The pulp mill, at Dam No. S, was
sold by Sheriff Smith at public auction
Saturday afternoon. The holders OF
the first lien on the property purchas-
it for So, ooo
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

1t will pay every father and mother
to come to the great sale of ]. H. Rat
tenberg, corner Queen and Burke
streets, where you will save more than
you think of. Ever dollar will buy as
much goods as elsewhere for 81. Re-
member the place corner Queen and
Burke streets.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

The annual meeting of the Berke-
ley County Bible Society was held in
the Presbyterian church on Monday
evening.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

Hagerstown has purchased for $500
two horses for the use Of the Pioneer
Hook-and Ladder Company to draw
their new truck to fires,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

Dave Fellers won the Thanksgiving
turkey CHANGED off at the shooting
gallery, making a score of 26 out of
possible 80.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

Governor Atkinson has refused to
interfere in the case of John Morgan,
sentenced to be hung at Ripley, on
December 10, for murder.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

Tuesday night some one entered
the residence of Mr.. +. b. Duyal, i'll
North Martinsburg, and stole about
$I2 in money and number of other
articles.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

Pay up your subscription to the
Herald and you can get it the coming
year for one dollar, providing you do
so now. Tell your friends Of this op-
portunity.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

The c. & O. canal will close on
December 8, for shipments to George
town, and on the nth for Williams
port. The water will be drawn off
on the 18th.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

John S. Chapman, of the Postoffice
Department, was here this week look
ing after the mail routes in the county
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

Hog cholera is reported to be caus-
ing havoc amongst the farmers pork
ers in the neighborhood of Bedington
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

Rev. James A. Candy, now located
at Everson, this State, will preach at
his home church, at Johnsontown, at
1890 and 7 O'Clock, Sunday, Decem-
Der {.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

The Musical Faculty of Wilson Col
lege will give concert in the First
NJ. +. church, December 6. The pro-
eeeds will go to the public library
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

Prof. c. w. Keesecker, of Soho,
who is teaching in the Hedgesville
graded school, favored the Herald
with a pleasant call last Saturday.
He reports the school as prospecting
as never before.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

For 54 BUSHELS OF WHEAT l will
give ONE BARREL CHOICE PATENT
FLOUR and 90 POUNDS of FEED.
]. w. BISHOP.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

Mr.. S. S. Cline, OF Bunker Hill, pur-
chased 87H acres of the Robert La
mon land, located at that place, for
$40. 30 per acre, at public auction, Sat
urday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

A CHANGED missed on ]. A. Ratten-
berg's goods means money lost Cor
ner Queen and Burke streets.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

Mr.. John d. Welsh, of near Swan
Pond, and Miss Carrie d. Lemaster,
of near Bedington, were married in
Keedysville, Md, Wednesday, No
vember II.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

While hunting near Williamsport,
Pa, George Lipp shot and killed a
snow-white buck deer year old-a
great rarity.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

Geo. l.. Page and Annie Edwards,
colored. were married IN this city on
Thanksgiving day.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

Virgie. the four-year-old daughter
of Van l.. Waltz, Williamsport, was
seriously injured last week by falling
into bucket Of boiling water
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

Communion services will be held in
the Presbyterian church Sunday
morning. Preparatory services at 8
p. M. Saturday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

A new boy has arrived at the home
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM Baker, i'll North
Martinsburg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

Coal Holds and Express Wagons at
cost, 10 make room, at Martins Blue
ront
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

Half the trouble of butchering IS
removed VIXEN you have one of II. l..
Dolls Meat Cutters.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

Co. T., National Guards, had their
semi-annual inspection on last Thurs
day
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

The Sunday schools Of the city are
practicing for their Christmas enter
tainments.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

Potted Palms and chrysanthemums,
also cut Carnations and Chrysanti1e-
NUNS, at Martie's Blue Front, today.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

Rouark, you are looking so well;
what did it? Pure Berkeley County
Cider and Vinegar
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

The blanching OF the hair, and its
tendency to fall off can be prevented,
and the natural color restored by
Halls Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renew
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

Governor Atkinson has appointed
Mr.. Lee Lingamfelter, Of Hedgesviile,
notary public.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

Beer is said to be fattening but too
much of it will make man lean-up
against post.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

Seymore DowIin is very i'll at his
home in North Martinsburg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

A lamp exploded in the residence OF
Mr. S. Harper, on King street, Tues
day evening, but was removed before
any damage was done.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

There is great deal Of sickness
among the children of the city.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

The special business of the B. & o.
for Sunday, November IS, amounted
to I6 parties with total of 400 peo-
people
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

Mr.. Louis Kogleschatz has rented
Mr.. David v ellis storeroom on Queen
street and will use it as a furniture
house
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

Imported graduated sugar S cents
a pound at S. S. Felker's.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04
OR Jail is full TO overlooking.

Best Roller -four IS cents sack, at
S. S. Felker's.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

Mary, the little three year -old
daughter of Mr.. Frank Farnsworth, is
i'll at her home on West Martin street.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04
IS YOUR TIME
While Our Stock is Big
And Our Prices Low

Do you all kinds of Clothing and Goods are rapid
y advancing? You money by doing your Cnrstma
buying early year Our stock complete IN every depart
ment year you will have trouble in making your Sc
ections doing share make the return OF fOo
PERITY Immediately
ABeneficia1 to YOu!M
affords great attraction to buyers who can appe
ciate Superior Goods -,
awful hard matter to select Christmas present
have made you this year Come and let us give o
benefit long experience Don't worry yourself think
ing home Come to store, 1t so much
easier help select 1t II
impossible everything store contains
BILE for handsome present The following articles are Just Wna
and useful 1t is not waste OF money
You are going to buy your boy present How about
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

The children already see Santa
Claus in their dreams.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

HEADACHE in 70 MINUTES ~ Dr. ; Niles
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04

Congress meets on Monday. the
9th.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04
Toilet Ware

The best line in the city-of H.
Blankets, Robes and Horse Cover
ii. L. Doll & Co.'S.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-04
LITTLE LOCALS.
last month of 81.


The City Band fair closes tonight.
Take advantage oil our dollar offer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-20
OF Personal Interest

German Theosophists declare that
the soul of Shakespeare has entered the
body of their leader, DR.. Hartman.
The title of senator is dropped en-
tirely while Mark A. Hanna is on his
yacht. and he is called Commodore
by everyone.
Miss Marsy of the Comedie Francaise
who won the steeplechase at Paris this
year, paid $4,000 francs for her horse
Solitaire, with the understanding thai
she was to give 10000 francs more ii
he won the Grand Prix.
Harry Plunket Greene, the singer, is
the son of Richard T. Greene and
grandson of the late Baron Greene of
the court of exchequer, Ireland. His
mother was Louisa l.. Plunket, daugh-
ter of the third Lord Plunket
smer d. Conger, of whom Speaker
Reed recently wrote some reminiscent
ces. and who was one of Michigan's
greatest representatives in congress,
is now living in obscurity in Washing
ton. He is almost unknown, although
ten or fifteen years ago his name was a
household word all over the country.
Rev. DIR. George D. Matthews, former
ly of New York, but for some years
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-08-20

Senor Sagasta takes no stock in the
assertion of Captain General Weyler
that Cuba is pacificated while the most
active operations of the insurgents are
being conducted in the very suburbs of
Havana. Thus far Sagasta shows
genuine qualities of craftsmanship, and
discernment quite out of keeping with
the usual Spanish density. He deludes
himself however. when he imagines
that he can secure peace in Cuba by the
institution of general and radical re-
forms in its mode of government. The
day of conciliation has passed. The
insurgents will now be satisfied with
nothing short of absolute independence.
AT the opening of the present insur-
rection they were poorly armed and
equipped. Today the conditions are
different. They have a good supply of
modern repeating rifles with plenty of
ammunition. They have, too, a number
of machine guns and, in recent en-
gagements, have shown an ability to
use them with good effect. Out of the
stress of war they have developed
some very capable military leaders.
Their troops are now veterans. The
condition of the insurgent forces has
constantly improved, while Spain has
as steadily lost ground OF the final
outcome of this struggle there can now
he little doubt. 1t seems surely des-
Cuban Independence.