The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-29
A MAN WHO HAS
FOUGHT IN CUBA
John Floyd Tells of a Soldiers
Life on the Island.
WAS WOUNDED MANY TIMES
With This Exception He Enjoyed Good Health.
Advises Soldiers Not to Sleep on the
Ground But in Hammocks.
Supreme Court.
WAS WOUNDED MANY TIMES
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Montgomery, Ala, April 2S.-There is in
business in this city an exceedingly intelli-
gent young gentleman, a native of Geor-
gia, who for thirteen months, followed the
fortunes of the Cuban army in its struggle
with the Spaniards. During this time he
was in twenty-four engagements, and at the
time of General Maceo's murder, was a
captain on that officers staff. His name
is John Floyd, and he is a grandson of the
late distinguished Judge Floyd of Coving-
ton, Ga. His experience in Cuba may be
profitable to the average American who
goes there to battle for his country. He
is about 2S years old. Two and a half
years ago, prompted by love of adventure
and a sympathy for Cuba, he went to the
island and Joined the insurgents. For
good many months he was private in the
ranks. He was wounded dozen times.
One of his wounds failed to heal and last
July he returned to the United States and
has, until a few weeks ago, been under
medical treatment.
He Enjoyed Good Health
Captain Floyd says he enjoyed uninter-
rupted health for eleven months after he
went to Cuba, excepting for wounds. 1t
is his belief that if every soldier will sup
ply himself with light hammock and sleep
in it at night instead of sleeping on the
ground or on a tent floor close to the ground
he will escape malarial diseases. A light
blanket for covering and a good large rub
Der cloak he esteems to be also necessary
equipments there. He recommends that
the least clothing possible be carried, and
that of cotton material. The heat is in
tense during part of the day, he says, and
the nights are very COOL constant sea
breeze is blowing all the time. Captain
Floyd is an exceedingly intelligent man,
and tells interestingly about his adventures
in Cuba. He will return to the island as
soon his wounds have been entirely
healed.
Supreme Court Decisions
Montgomery April 2S.-The following de-
cisions were rendered by the supreme court
today:
Brickell, c. jill. w. Long, administra-
tor, ETC., VS.. William r. King, ST., appeal
from Walker chancery court; reversed and
remanded.
A. e. Fields VS.. A. ]. Clayton, appeal
from Blount chancery court reversed and
rendered.
J. ]. and C. D. Long vs. Pocahontas Coal
company ct al, appeal from Walker chan
Gerry court; affirmed. .
Coleman, 1.-THE Furmand Farm I'M
provement company VS.. Thomas II. Long,
appeal from Marshall circuit court; af-
firmed.
George Burks VS.. the State of Alabama,
appeal from Macon county court; af-
firmed.
HARRISON, J.-Oscar Goldsmith VS.. Mayor
and Aldermen of the City of Huntsville,
appeal from Madison circuit court; re-
versed and dismissed.
j. w. Jackson ct al, M. H. Wilson, ap-
peal from Chambers chancery court; af-
firmed.
Supreme Court Orders
The following orders were granted by
the supreme court today:
Triple Link Mutual Indemnity Assoca-
ton VS.. Mary L. A. Williams, from Bir-
mingham city court; submitted on briefs.
Louisville and Nashville Railroad COM
pany VS.. Frank w. Mosby, Jr., from JEFF
ferson circuit court; submitted on briefs.
Z. j. Wilks ct ais, VS.. VIM +. Appling,
from Fayette chancery court; continued,
no counsel appearing.
Alex. Rose VS.. The State of Alabama,
from Tuscaloosa law and equitable court;
submitted on briefs.
Oliver Bray VS.. The State of Alabama,
from Walker circuit court; submitted on
briefs.
Elyton company ct al. VS.. s. w. Vance ct
al, from Jefferson chancery court; leave
to amend appeal by consent, and submit
ted on BRIEFS
Philip Shorter. administrator. vs. South
ern Railway company, from Birmingham
city court; submitted on briefs.
Nancy Orr VS.. The State of Alabama,
from Colbert circuit court; certiorari etc.
VIM Bonner VS.. The State of Alabama
from Madison circuit court; certiorari, etc.
First National Bank, of Tuscaloosa, VS..
Ella M. Leland, from Tuscaloosa circuit
court; argued and submitted.
Frank M. Bum VS.. The State of Ala
bama, from Macon county court; affirmed
Court then adjourned until Friday at 10
o'clock a. m.