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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-06

He was tcnderfoot from Illinois. Flo
was hungry, ragged and dead broke
and was making for Carson Flats with
the idea of finding something to do as
an editor, feporrcr or compositor on
Tho American Eagle. 1t was scrub
weekly, but up to the average, and
work of some sort was his last hope.
he was within Il mile of the town and
had sat down Oh stone for a rest, when
crowd of aboIt 81 men turned in from
the Snake gulch trail. They were most
ly hard looking cases, and as they came
up the leader looked the tenderfoot over
and queried:
Why don't ye hang yerself?''
Because I've no rOpe,n was the re-
ply.
"Whar We goin?''
Down to Carson Flat"
''What fur?''
ITO hit il job OH The Eagle
Ar ye newspaper man?''
YES"
Then cum along"
He followed the crowd down the hill
and across the level to the town of
tents and shanties, and the first stop
was made i'll front of The Eagle office.
The leader and two of his crowd enter
ed, and pretty soon reappeared with the
editor and proprietor, who had a rope
around his neck and was somewhat per
turbed. There were cries of "Hang
himP' from various individuals, but the
boss of the gang waved his hand for 81.
lcnco and said:
All i'll regular order, boys. Now,
Mr.. Man, we don't like yer paper, ana
we've cum over to give we a choice.
Will yc git or hang?''
What's the matter with my paper?"
demanded the editor.
Twill ye git or hang? We hain't no
time fur foolin."
"Why, I'll git"
Then GO"
They gave him time to make up
bundle of clothes and started him of
up the trail, and then the boss turned
to the tendcrfCot with:
Now, young Teller, step in and take
possession. We may hang ye inside Of
two weeks, or ye may pull along fur
two or three months. -
Ten minutes later he was in full nos
session of the Office The editor WAS his
own compositor and pressman, and
there was enough white paper on hand
to get out three issues The entire ont.
fit, press and all. could have been
packed on the back of a mule, but in
those days the newspaper reader neither
looked for quantity nor quality. He &C;
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-06

After using Il 10 cent trial size of Ely's
Cream Balm yon will te sure to buy the
oO cent size: Crem Balm has no equal in
curing catarIh and cold in the head.
ASK your druggist for it Or send ~ cents
to us.
ELY BROS. IS Warren St, n. Y. City.
suffered from catarrh three years; it
got so bad could not work; used two
bottles of ElY's Cream Balm and am en-
tirely we'll; would not be without it,
a &. Clark, 34l Shawmut Ave, Boston.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-06
SKETCHES BY Nj. QUAD
Saving Hl. Reputation.

| saving hls Reput6ttoQs
Among the passengers waiting fol-
'ho arrival of the train at Carolina
STATION were deputy marshal and q
| prisoner who had been sentenced to the
pehitentiary for two years for making
moonshine whisky. The officer had such
confidence i'll his prisoner that he hnd
not handcuffed him, and the man
walked about the platform unrestrained
ana said farewell to his friends. Pres
entity his wife arrived, and the two
stood aside for little talk. She seemed
to communicate piece of news which
greatly disturbed him, and after three
Ut Tour minutes she turned to passeh.
ger and said:
My ole man is gwine up to prison
1ur two ars fur stillin, and he's Jest
MAXIM fule o. himself. A-lookin at
MIN rs he stands thar, what would yo'
say was the matter with him?"
really couldn't say" replied the
man addressed. "Is he in bad health?''
No, sab; he's too drafted lazy to
hey pore health. What nils him, sab, is
that he's the LATEST critter in all South
Caroleeny. and won't except dawgs or
nevis. They caught him drinkin whis-
ky at still, but yo' reckon he wasn't
dom no harder work than that
well, what did you wish to ask me?o
why, sab, Bills got the idea that if
no goes to prison he won't hev nothin
to do but smoke and eat and sleep, and
that's why he's SO willin to jog along.
I've bin told that they make 'em work,
and want to ask if it's So.
1T is, ma'am. -
Can't be no mistake about that?'
None whatever. Your husband will
have to work ut least nine hours duy
and, as to smoking, that won't be allow.
ed"
Fur the lands sake! Yere, Bill,
cum over ycre and talk to this man."
Her husband slouched over, and she
told him what the passenger had said
and added:
bill. yo' never kin stand it nohow.
70 hain't dun days work i'll 10
vars, and it'll be the death of yo' in
two weeks. -
"Suah bout the work, strangcr?'
quericd Bill.
Eyes, sir. All prisoners have to
work. and they II make no exception in
your case"
mo smokin nor lyin abed till noon?'
"Of course not. You'll have to turn
out about i'll the morning, and smok-
ing is never allowed.
Bill, yo' never kin stand it-neyer. -
exclaimed the wife. 1.-The news will
cum back yero in month that yo' ar
dead man, and mem the children will
be mournin fur yo'."
But what am I goin to do?'' asked
the husband.
"Git away. The officer amt lookin,
and yo' jest mako break down tho
road and into the woods, and the boys
will help yo' to git away"
Bill drew a long breath, took one look
around md then made Il bolt for it. For
about ten yards he ran well, but then
his pace slackened, and the officer east
~ overhauled him. When he was
brought back, his wife was in tears,
and, approaching him, she said:
Bill, yo' had a far start and orter
kept it. -
Yes, it was purity far start, re-
piled Bill.
"Then what did yo' hold up fur?"
"Waal, Sue," said the painting hus
band as he looked for barrel to sit
down OH, "arter I'd run bout ten rods
just made up my mind that two Vars
in prison was bcttcr'n runnin ten rods
further, and so held up, and darn my
hide If I'm gwine to bu st myself any
mo- ),
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-06

DIR. .Cady's Condition Powders, are
Just what horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
vermlfuge. They are not food but
medicine and the best in use to put a
horse in prime condition. Price %
cents per package.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-06
vanity Tl.at Come. HIch.

Most CT the photographs displayed in
the windows OF English photographers
are exhibited by request Of the originals
ana at their own expense One London
photographers charges SO. 90 for putting
carte III window and So for cab
met.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-06

Experiments which have recently
been made at the Hygienic Institute of
the University of Berlin would seem to
overthrow the theory that bacteria arc
indispensable to the existence of ancient
ne. which theory was put forth by
Pasteur.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-06

Waller wrote his most pleasing poetry
OF Saccharissa. After she rejected him
ne. III letter to a friend, said, ''She is
only redheaded drab anyhow
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-06
letter, salt-Rheum and Eczema.

The intense itching and smarting, Incl
Sdentto these diseases, is instantly allayed
6y applying Chamberlain S Eye and
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
nave been permanently cured by it. 1t
Is equally efficient for itching piles and
a favorlte remedy for sore nipples,
chapped hands, chilblains, frost bites
and chronic sore eyes. % cts. per box.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-06
BUCKLEN'S ARNICA sALvE.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rhcum
Fever Sores. letter, Chapped Hands, Chill.
blains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
andpositively cures Piles, or no pay re.
CURED 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satslactionor money refunded Price %
cents per box. For sale Mt Massie's phar-
macy, 100 Jefferson street. Roanoke.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-06
Unnecessary.

1he law Mid his wheel must be adorned with
bell,
:. But the society chnppie didn't heed 1t,
$or ihe suit lie WINS wearing he knew veuy
we'll
Wes SO loud he never would need it..
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-06
DELEGATES TO ROANOKE.

Up,to.date delegates to the State DEM
o:ratic convention to be held in Roanoke
have been elected and instructed for gov
ernor as follows: Not
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-06

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quininc Tablets
All druggists refund the money If it fails
to Cure. 2oc. For sale by Chas. LYLE.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-06

breakfast, 20 cents; dinner, % cents;
supper 20 cents. Meal tickets r.. J.
Catogni's restaurant
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-06
Allegheny Springs,

OPEN FROM JUNE 1st TO NOV. LIST.
The Allegheny Water, awarded gold
medal and diploma, Worlds Fair, Chi
cago' and recommended by the Medical
Society OF Virginia, is celebrated for its
wonderful cures of dyspepsia, in its va
rious forms.
Beautiful lawn of 40 acres. Band of
music Post, telegraph anu express
Offices. Families seeking healthful re.
sort i'll the mountains to spend the heated
term can do no better. Fare excellent.
Terms moderate. Write for pamphlet,
rates. etc.
q. A. COLHOUN, Prop.
L. G. Pedigo, NJ. D., Resident Physician.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-18
House Furnishing Department

This week We make special cut
prices in this department. Now is
your time to replenish at q very
small cost. All goods first class and
will be so guaranteed.
Wash boiler, I. c.. 49c, copper bot
tom.
Iron wash wringer, $1.25, pure
white rubber rollers.
Mrs. Potts nickle plated irons.
CSC per set, worth $l.25.
Large size retinned wash basin.
worth 15c, for Sc.
Coffee mills. worth Csc, sale price
15c.
Tin tea pots. regular Csc kind,
highly polished. sale price 15c.
Wash boards, worth zoe, sale price
&c, and many other articles at cor
respondingly low prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-18
TAYLOR RIDGE rOPICs.

A0AAOs AbAD01 AOk4VSs
Taylor Ridge, Feb. 18.-Ben and
Joe Brussell are both sick this week.
Mrs. j. a. Sever is sick.
Mrs. Ed Sprozen is quite sick with
the grip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wapglin are suffer-
ing from the grip.
The family Of John Forgy, ST..
has been very sick the last two weeks
with grip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles johnson
have been sick with the grip and
rheumatism.
Mrs. H. Webster and Miss Emily
Spickler were shopping in Rock ISL
and Thursday.
George Van Camp arrived Friday
morning from Kansas to look after
the Dockerty estate.
Rev. c. Houck came over from
Reynolds Saturday afternoon to at
tend covenant meeting.
Sam Taylor and daughter. Hattie.
and her cousin. Miss Emma Frey.
visited Rock Island Saturday.
Uncle James Taylor and S. P. Ball
and daughter, Mrs. S akey. attended
services at Edgington Sunday.
Cupid's missives did their duty
we'll last Saturday and Monday, and
Of course everybody is happy.
Miss Hattie Taylor had valen' inc
box at her school last Monday. The
young folks enjoyed it exceedingly
Mrs. j. A. Sever and Mrs. o l..
Bruner were visitors in Rock Island
Saturday, as was Miss Cora Schnei-
der.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Gotobed and
daughter, Hazel, of Bowling. visited
with r S. Kirk and family last Sun.
day.
William Wilson held sale at bis
home In Bowling last Saturday. He
has been down with the grip for sew.
eral days.
Mrs. Henderson Aumick. of Abba,
Iowa. 10 visiting with her daughter.
Mrs. T. B. Tapp, who is lowly re-
covering from her illness.
After services on the next preach
ing day, . week from next sunday,
We intend to organize . Junior
league or union at the Bsptis,
church.
Mr.. and Mrs. william sprozen
mourn the loss of their little son.
who was SO dreadfully burned q
week ego. He died at ~ O'Clock
Sunday and was buried Monday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-18

JUSTICE was slow in accomplishing
its ends in the case Of the st. Louis
millionaire murderer, Dr.. Duestrow,
but the blind goddess was true in
the end. It was . long and hard
fought struggle for the triumph of
right over the might of wealth. but
finally, after three years OF delay.
the gilded fiend went to the gallows.
Guilty of one OF the most frightful
and inexplicably unnatural crimes in
the annals Of wickedness. there were
but two ways possible to save the
demon from the penalty that auoth-
er would have promptly paid
wealth and the insanity plea. The
first was at Duestrow's command,
the other he employed. but both
failed. 1t was . case, too, in which
the press Of st. Louis, the Chronicle
In particular. was as much response
BILE for the bringing Of the wretch to
the gallows as any other agency en-.
listed in the cause Of justice. The
newspapers were quick to expose
every plot to save the murderer
neck. and their alertness, together
with their unswerving demand that
the laws full penalty would alone
suffice. finally brought this son OF
Satan to the hapgman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-18
Unlaundried White Dress Shirts

Oar leader, Gents White Unlaun-
dried Shirts. full length, reinforced
back and front, double yoke, patent
extension facing, guaranteed all
linen bosom. always SOC, sale -.
Plice' ..'... 0SC
Our hummer. custom made White
Unlaundried Shirts, very best mater
ial. both in long and short bosom,
reinforced front and back, double
yoke. patent extension facing and
gussets. double secured and felled,
guaranteed to equal any 81 shirt
on the market
sale price. %9c
Our No. T. G., fine White Body
Laundried Shirt, with beautiful col
ored percale bosom, making guaran-
teed, others would try and get
75c for. sale price. %SC
Our No. 40, q high grade, late
style of Dress Shirts, white BODY,
with fancy French percale bosom,
detached cuffs to match bosom, the
latest fancy combinations and
styles, always 81, sale price. 75c
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-18
CORDOvA CUlLIN0s.

Cordovs, Feb. 16.-William Hilbert
WAS In Moline Saturday.
Saturday was . busy day for our
merchants.
Mrs. DR.. Freek spent Monday at
Rock Island.
Mrs.. Amanda Marshall still lies In
Q critical condition.
Mrs. Nsttie Huginun 10 coniired to
her homo by Ia grippe.
Mrs. John Wendt returned Thurs.
day from Dubuque. Iowa.
DR.. o. s. DALEY. Of hillsdale.
called on friends here Saturday.
Clyde Fisk and Ray Msrshall
slated to Clinton and back Sunday.
Miss Louise Graves, OF Albany,
visited with friends here Saturday.
The NJ w. A. building Is ubder-
going repairs and the hall will DO
romodeled to some extent.
D. A. Stewart Was in Clinton Sat.
urday soliciting for colored paper.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-18
Marvellous Reoules.

From . letter written by Rev. j.
Gunderman, of Dimondale. Mich, we
arc permitted to make this extract:
II have no hesitation in recommend
ing DR.. Kings New Discovery, as the
results are almost marvellous in the
case OF my wife. While I was pastor
OF the Baptist church at Rives juno
tion she was brought down with
pneumonia succeeding Ia grippe.
Terrible Paroxysms Of coughing
would last hours with little Interrupt
ton, and it seemed as if she could
not survive them. A friend recon-
mended DR.. Kings New Discovery;
1t was quick in its work and highly
satisfactory in results" Trial bot
ties free at Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug
store. Regular size SOC and 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-18

'All About U.s." for which he has
the agency.
The Christmas dinner which was
to have been given Christmas at the
Baptist church and was postponed,
will be given Saturday. Feb. 20.
The social given BY the Royal
Neighbors at the home Of DR.. Freek
Saturday evening was we'll attended.
The program was rendered in .
pleasing manner and all seemed to
enjoy themselves. The proceeds
amounted to u 40.
Fire broke out in the home of Mrs.
Robert WEIGH Saturday about 1850
O'Clock q. m. II WAS well under
Roadway when discovered, but much
help responded to the alarm and the
flames we're soon quenched. The
damages are about 5000, which il
covered by insurance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-18

ACCORDING to . report compiled
by the New York World, 20 men have
directly lost their lives in the ring
since the beginning Of organized
prize fighting. One Of the curious
results chronfcled 10 that deaths have
been more frequent since the in,ro-
duction Of gloves than when they
were carried on with bare knuckles.
OF these 2S who lost their lives only
Two were killed with the naked
hands. the other 81 deaths having
occurred whore gloves were used
for the purpose Of preventing dan
gerous wounds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-18
Pilee! Pllse! Paiea.

DR.. Williams Indian Pile Ointment
will cure bind. bleeding. liberated
and itching piles. It absorbs the
tumors, allays the itching at once.
acts as Poultice. giving instant re-
lief. DR.. Williams Indian Pile Ont.
ment is prepared only for piles
and itching Of the private parts. &C d
nothing else. Every box Is gusran
teed Sold by druggists or sent BY
msil for 80 cents and 3, per box
WILLIAMS M'F'G Co Props Cleve.
land. Ohio. For sale by all drug
gtsts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-18

A BILL which, IL it becomes law.
will practically prohibit the sale Of
cigarettes in the state Of Illinois has
been introduced In the legislature
It proposes an annual license fee Of
$1,000 on all retail dealers in the
little smokers, and one Of $1,000 on
the Wholesale dealers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-18

AND now the oldest inhabitant of
Whiteside county cannot recall the
occasion that will compare with the
Rock Island raid. It will 20 down
into history with the might Of the
big wind"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-18

TIE people Of Fulton ought to be
grateful to Rock Island for waking
them up. instead Of chewing for sew
eral days over the exciting moment
that has passed In their lives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-18

TIE Curfew law was passed by
the Springfield council the other
night, and children under Is will
have to keep good hours at the capt.
tai or 90 to the calaboose.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-18

OK the testimony of the sugar
trust officials. the profits Of the re.
hning business alone have amounted
to 1855. $40. 900 in 10 years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-18

Away.
II you want to quit tobae CO using
easily and forever, be made we'll:
strong. magnetic. full Of new life and
vigor, take No-To- BAG. the wonder
worker that makes weak men strong.
Many gain ten pounds in ten days.
Over 400, 600 cured. Buy No-To- BAG
from your own druggist. who will
guarantee cure. Booklets and sam
pies mailed free. Addres Sterling
Remedy company. Chicago or New
York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-18

ALL We can say for the benefit Of
Fdlton now Is that .'there'll come
time some day"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-18
Crockery Department

DINNER WARE SPECIAL We
have two open stock dinner patterns
one in Haviland China and the
other in fine English Porcelain-that
We have decided to close out to make
room for our new spring goods. The
decorations are in brown aud mink.
It You have set that you would like
to match, it will pay you to look
through this line, 40 the prices are
cut to the lowest notch to move
them quick.
One more lot Of bargain Glassvare.
Our customers are still calling for
it and here it goes:
Cream pitchers, imitation cut.
worth 1Oc, ct &c.
Spoon holders, imitation cut. worth
lOc. at Sc.
Butter dishes. Imitation cut, worth
10c, at SC.
Celery holders. imitation cut, worth
1Oc, at &c.
Olive dishes. imitation cut. worth
10c, ut SC.
Sugar bowls, imitation cut, worth
1Oc. at Sc.
Fruit COMFORTS. extra value, worth
zoe, At l0c.
Cream pitchers. finely engraved,
worth 2oc, ct 10c.
Gallery holders. finely engraved.
worth 900. at 10c.
Candy trays. large sise, worth SOC,
at 10c.
Salad dishes, limitations cut, worth
Zoe, 1t 1Oc-
Salt shakers. plated tops. worth
zoo. ct 100.
Pepper shakers. plated tops. worth
200. q 10c.
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YOUNG {! | Ise0Ils'
r. So. -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-18

"ANTED-AGENTS TO SEE BUSY MEN
W or canvass house to house. aspreforred
either sex; write name and address plainly, sa
ARGUS and enclose stamp. Address envelope
Postofice box 90, Rock Island, Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-18
WANTED.

WANTED = HOCSEKEEPER. REVIVED
w middleaged, reliable and Experienced
to take entire charge. Apply by letter TO IS
E., ARGOS ONCE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-18

WE gave the Fultonites touch Of
city life, anyway.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-18

Loan money on good security; make
COLLECTIONS. Reference, Mitchell &
Lynde, bankers. Once, Mitchell 4
Lynne buiiolng.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-05
Here's One Acouittal.

Havana, Feb. 4-The trial of DR..
Casper Betancourt, a well-known
dentist of this city, who was arrested
on Dec 2S last as a political suspect,
took place today and resulted in his
-acuuittal. He was at once released, but
was placed at the disposal of the civil
governor It was suspected that DR..
Betancourt was acting as a go-between
for the insurgents and their sympa-
thizers in the United States. There
was no evidence presented at the trial
to prove that he was connected in any
way with the rebellion.
The steamer Manuela, arrived here
today from Nuevitas, province of
Puerto Principe. She brought % politi-
cal prisoners, including five ladies' who
are relatives of prominent insurgents.
The men were imprisoned at police
headquarters and the women were
placed in the house of refuge.
AS soon as Consul-General Lee
learned that Sonora Rodriguez, who is
an American lady, was among the
prisoners, he requested her immediate
release, basing his request upon
promise made by the government when
she was arrested. 1t is expected that
she will be liberated tomorrow.
James w. Luckenbill, a musician of
Porterville, Pa, committed suicide at
the Saratoga hotel here by shooting
himself through the heart. Consul
General Lee took charge of the body
and ordered its burial.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-05
merely Sham Reforms.

New York. Feb. 4.-Senor Tomas Es-
trada Palma, the Cuban delegate when
interviewed today concerning the proposed
reforms in Cuba, gave out the following
statement:
Had genuine autonomy instead of
sham reforms been offered to the people
of Cuba before they rose in arms, the
and, therefore, bloodshed and total devas
t2tion of Fthe island would have been
averted.
II the Cuban people did not accept
these reforms then and rose in arms Cor
independence how would they accept
compromise which has not for its basis
the absolute independence of the island?
They are sure of success and one thing
is certain, that is, that the Cubans never
again will place their necks under The
Spanish yoke.
They have proved SO far thas they
are able to conquer tie Spani3rds end
govern themselves
This was all that Senior Palma had to
say with regard to the Spanish promises
of reform, but other members of the
junta talked more freely.
Spain said one of them. will never
grant to Cuba the autonomy that En-
gland gives TO Canada. Instead of real
autonomy, Spain desires to get Cuba again
in its power by means of reforms which
are virtually meaningless. In fact, Gu
bans generally do not believe that Spain
IS capable of being just, and we do not
believe that Senor Canovas and Colonial
Minister CaStellanos can formulate or de-
wise any reform without prejudice or bias.
We're Cuba now to accept autonomy
from Spain it would be a virtual surren-
der on the part of the Cubans. A treaty
it's basis the absolute independence of the
island of Cuba