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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-10-21
A CUBAN MAIDEN
Follows Her Soldier Lover from FL cipsI
to South Dakota.

To see Albert N. Martin, whom
she loved, Pomona Perez beal
her way in male attire from hei
Cuban home to the formers, Zie.
bach County ranch, on the Chey-
enne River. near Hermosa, S. d,
When she found him about to
marry an American girl she be-
came a raving maniac.
The story reached the ears OF
Martins finance and she threw
him over. That night Martin
rode into Hermosa, drank heavi-
ly until morning, then started to
return home. Afew hours later
his body was found floating in
the Cheyenne. No one knows
whether he drowned himself pur-
posely or blundered into deep
water while attempting to ford
the stream IN his intoxicated con-
|dition.
Martin fought as a private at
Ell Caney. After the battle he
met Ramona Perez, the daughter
of an officer IN Garcia's command.
According to his own admission
he madefas ardent love to her as
his imperfect knowledge Of the
Spanish and her entire ignorance
of the English language would
permit. He protested to have
meant nothing serious, however,
and supposed the girl also under
stood it was merely a harmless
Irritation. 1t seems he was mis-
taken.
Soon afterward he was attack
ed by fever and sent home on sick
leave. He was engaged before
his departure to the war, to the
daughter of a neighboring ranch
man, and, lest he be called
to serve again when hts furlough
expired. arranged to be married
last week. Meantime IL appears
This Cuban aesheart had been
Investigating the cause of his
disappearance. When she learn.
ed he had gone home i'll she re-
solved to follow and nurse him.
So she dressed herself in hel
brothers clothes, crossed to ia
maica and there, finding hel
money exhausted, slowed herself
away on a fruit schooner bound
for New Orleans. The Captain
treated her with much considera
| tion when he discovered her, and
tried to persuade her to return
to Cuba. She rejected his adj
vice, and from New Orleans she
tramped and beat her way
on freight trains up the Missis
sippi and Missouri Rivers ano
across South Dakota to Hermosa
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-10-21
Rrnlu Of Santiago.
A New Society 10 30 0rganl,sdln New
York.

A society to be known as the
Society of the Army of Santiago
de Cuba, is now in the process
Of formation in New York. II
will, IN sense, resemble the G.
A. r. and will number 19,0OC
members. The membership Of
the society will consist of all Of
ticers and soldiers Of the United
States Army who constituted the
expeditionary force to Santiago,
and who participated in the cam.
paign between the dates Of june
IA and July IL.
There are to be three classes
OF membership. First. original
members; second, members by
inheritance. and third, members
by succession, to CONSIST of those
blood relations Of members, first
ana second class 70 Wnom, IN the
absence of lienal descendants,
the right Of inheritance may be
devised by descendant members.
The principal officers Of the So
ciety are as follows
President, Major General W..
r. Shafter; First Vice President,
Major General JOS. Wheeler (;
Secretary and Treasurer, Major
Alfred O. Sharpe; Register Gen.
eral, Major Philip Reade; His
torian. Major q. Creighton Webb.
A committee consisting of Gen.
eral VIM. Ludlow, Lieutenant
Colonel John Jacob Astor and
Major G. Creighton Webb are
preparing suitables badges for
the order.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-10-21

ay Mo- when a dealer offers
a substitute for Hoods Sar.
|ar;lla. There IS nothing Just
E9od. Get only Hoods.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-10-21
Fan FASHION Fms
ma, WlIl bsWsn During ne Coming
Season.

g
Clasps fasten . number Of the
new cloaks. particularly those a
la militaire.
Golf capes are in high vogue,
with plaid rufile and fringe for
trimming. Stole ends are a mo-
ticeable feature Of many stylish
capes,
Box fronts closing in double.
breasted fashion appear upon
many of the new fall jackets.
Shaded silk fringe border skirt
fronts. and on the bodice it is
used as finish at the waists, on
the front of the bodice aud around
the decolletage.
The woman Of fashion has
given up wearing her long, slend-
er chain of gold in the street fit
be set with jewels. At home
and at receptions, &C., they are
more fashionable than ever.
The ca 5alry hat lis one OF the
newest conceits in millinery 1t
is a picturesque copy Of the felt
hat worn by our brave Rough
Riders. and really q comfortable
and sensible headgear. appropri-
ate for, seashore and mountain.
The cavalry hat Is to be had in
brown, gray or maroon; is almost
without trimming, and the soft
front is pulled forward SO as to
protect the eyes.
Beautiful veil pins are seen
this year in the form of strange
birds.
Narrow jeweled bands will find
q new field of usefulness In belt
ing in the close. fitting coat bodl-
ces Of autumn.
Many fine strands Of leather
woven together into. q fat band
form the newest Of the useful
harness belts, and are furnished
with silver or silver gilt buckles.
Autumn millinery shows q pro.
fuse use of ribbon trimming.
Some of the foulards lately
made up have hounces simulated
or suggested by rows ofinch-wide
ribbon made into frills and car.
ried around the skirt.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-10-21
What Attracted The Crowd.

There are queer signs dis
playedin every city which finds
theirway into print, and Park
ersburg has its share, but the
palm Is yielded TO the following
which has drifted in from the far
east. Mrs. Marshall, an indig-
ent widow, went into the laundry
business on a small scale. She
had her sign painted upon the
shutters of her front window
like this
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-10-21

Try the TELEGRAM on fin'
commercial printing.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-10-21
No.llI
Mrs. Mar shall
La undress
All work punctually
Open at 2 o'clock
See specimens In this window.

The next morning when she
went out to see what caused the
crowd in waiting there she found
that the left hand blind had been
blown back by the wind and the
sign hardly read as she meant II
should although it attracted Q
crowd Estate Journal.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-10-21
RuN L Rurts.

Rheumatism with the sharp
twinges, achs and pains. Do you
know the cause I: Acid in the
blood has accumulated in your
Joints. The cure is found in
Hoods Sarsaparilla which neu-
tralizes this acid. Thousands
write that they have been COM
pletely cured of rheumatism by
Hoods Sarsaparilia,
Hoods Pills cure nausea, sick
headache. biliousness, indiges-
ton. Price 25 cents,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-10-21
S0nl6 STRONG Reasons
vyhy Dovener should be Reelected
AnUnanswerable Argument.

Cold Short, of the Ohio Talley
Manufacturer has the following
lsrong argument favoring the re-
electionof Congressman B. B.
povener
Just at this time 1t is opportune
. recommend the claims OF Mr..
Oovener the Congressional nomi-
zee ofthe party of definite prin;
iples, aypWed clicies and De-
Jared purposes. Mr.. Dovener
eserves support, not only be-
ause he represents these un-
quivocal principles, proved poll
les and explicit purposes. but
e merits confidence. favor and
uccess on account of his faithful
are of the interests of his con-
kituents, and his answering adj
esion to the measures, which
ere proposed and adopted dur
BE- his term, for the honest main.
Rnance and advancement OF the
olicies which have brought this
puntry, during the last eighteen
onths, up to the very pinnacle
powerand glory. According
the intelligent conception OF
lstice and right, the only logical
nd equitable way to reward an
fclal or an employee, for the
Iithful and successful admins.
alton Of a trust, is to continue
m in the position and retain
5 services and abilities; on this
round and in consonance with
is plain concept, Mr.. Dovener
ould be e-elected.
This is not the time for radical
lrtyism; figuratively the coun-
\ is crossing a stream. and the
ccessful emergence from a cur
Mt, which is composed of some
nat vexing elements, is not 50
tisfactorily assured. that it
" be wise to discharge the
unsellors and auxiliaries, who
pre- in position when the stream
Is entered, and select new and
experienced ones. Something
pre- and something far larger,
an the fortunes of a political
rty, lsinvolved in this question;
Rappeal is to the patriot, to the
pd citizen, and not to the op'
Ftunist and camp follower,
ose only purpose is to further
rty advantages. Any failure
this country to reap the full
just reward of its victory
Pr the spaniards, will dimin.
its prestige and influence, and
uriously affect the positive OPP
tunities and possibilities Of
commercial and industrial in
ests. Partyism, ofthe locofoco
e. is a selfish pretext, a shall
makeshift, to excuse the
of principle and policy,
teforeit is not the best friend
good citizenship.
ay Mo- when q dealer offers
a subst,tuta for Hoods Sar-
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-10-21
Ensrson's Son as an Author.

Ralph Waldo Emerson's son,
DR.. Edward Emerson. himself a
boy when Louisa Alcott was a
girl in Concord, has written an
article Oh when Louisa Alcott
was a Girl" which The Ladies
Home Jonrnalis about to publish.
DR.. Emerson gives new view OF
the Little Men"-as a mimic,
and as the central figure of every
dance and merry. making in old
Concord:
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-10-21

The Bee Hive Store has the
largest line Of popular make
corse.s in the city. They guaran.
tee all the makes of w. b. cor.
sets. 40 At
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-10
Travellers Guide
TIME TABLE
BUTTE, ANACONDA & PACIFIC RY.


Trains leave Anaconda for Butte: $40 q.
m. 11:59 a. m. 800 p. m. 500 p. m.
Great Northern railway trains leave An
aconda:
$40 a. m. local to Helena, Great Falls and
all points west.
500 p. m. Atlantic Express for st. Paul
and all points east and west.
Oregon Short Line railway trains leave
Anaconda:
500 p. m. for all points south. east and
west.
Northern Pacific railway trains leave
Anaconda:
2:c5 p. m, Copper City Limited for Ham,
ilton.
Sis p. m, through train for st. Paul and
all points east.
400 a. m. through train for Portland
and all points west.
Trains leave Butte for Anaconda:
1:45 a. m, Great Northern Railway Pa
cific Express.
10 a. m, Anaconda Express.
los p. M, Northern Pacific Copper City
Limited for Anaconda and Hamilton.
500 p. m. Anaconda Express.
$40 p. m, Great Northern Railway, Hell
ena and Great Falls Express.
The schedule time of all passenger
trains between Anaconda and Butte in
either direction does not exceed 50 min
I utes.
Northern Pacific trains arrive at B.. A.
& p. depot. Anaconda. as follows:
From st. Paul and all points east 1855 a m
From Portland and all points
west ......... ......... ...........1 0:35 p m
Northern Pacific trains leave b., A.. d
y. depot. Anaconda. as follows:
For Portland and all points
WcSt ss.s .sss. s....-.. 4.VV q III
For Butte. st. Paul and all
points east ........... ........... S:l5 p m
All trains arrive and depart from the
Butte. Anaconda 4 Pacific Union Passen-
ger Station at Anaconda.
Tfaknfe ON aala for oil v,nfnfc la,aI anl
through, pm the Great Northern railway,
Oregon Short Line railroad and Northern
Pacific railway and their connections.
Steamship tickets for sale to all points
in Europe via the above lines.
Mileage tickets issued by the G. N, O..
S. L. and N. p. railways will be accepted
for transportation over the B., A. & p.
railway.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-10
In the Two Camps

Missoula, June 9.-F. c. Stoddard has
received a letter from DIR. Crosby of the
18th infantry. formerly of the 18th in
fantry at Fort Missoula. The doctor is
at Camp Merritt en- route to Manila. A
letter was also received tonight from
Capt. A. II. Duncan of Company l.. LIST
infantry. in which the captain
says that the boys are doing we'll and
the departure for Manila will AXE place
soon The other Missoula soldiers. who
went to C~hickamauga. are not having
as good a time. Letters received from
them here state that two-thirds Of the
men are Ill and the climate is getting
worse all the time.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-10
fRl6hTFULlY INJURED.
An Old Blast Exploded While ExpIorn.
ton Work Was Being Done.

An old Blast Exploded While ExpIora,
tion Work Was Being Done.
: Missoula. June 9.-Joseph II. Wood
ford and NJ. s. Cook Of Martina came
an tonight from the mines in charge of
friends. with their eyes and faces ter
ribly cut and torn. the result of an ac-
cidental discharge in the mine where
they were at work. The accident oc-
CURED yesterday afternoon at 5 = O'Clock.
superintendent Woodford and Mr.. Cook
were doing some exploration work i'm
the mine. and in drilling struck an old
hole where the load had not been dis
harged There was an explosion. and
the men were thrown down. their faces
badly cut n their sight nearly de-
stroyed.
As nearly as can be learned tonight,
Mr.. could see at first suffi-
GENTLY TO get out OF the mine and call
for aid. MIR. Cook was more seriously
hurt. and was brought out of the mine
as quickly as possible. The long drive
40 the railroad was accomplished to-
day, and the injured men were brought
90 Missoula on the train tonight. Mr..
Woodford's sight had in the meantime
been lost. and he was practically blind
when the party reached here. Drs.
Buckley and Spottswood were at once
assembled. and the work of dressing the
injuries occupied more thar two hours.
At this time IL il thought that the
sight of the mems eyes will be saved.
1t is the hope of the many friends OF
Messrs. Woodford and Cook in this city
that their Injuries viii not prove to be
as serious as is feared. r. n. Nc
Elliott and Mrs. Woodford came i'm with
the party.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-10
Do You Want a Ranch?

go acres under fence, IS acres in tim
othy and clover. IA acres in wheat, 10
acres I'm peas. s acres in oats. s acres I'm
barley, y acre in potatoes, / acre in gar
den. all I'm fine growing condition. A s.
room modern house with bath. ETC.: a
barn 4sx60 feet. stalls for s. head of stock.
barn floor 20x60 feet, room for 80 tons of
hay in NOW; milk house, 15x24 feet, with
running water: a root cellar 14xls feet.
chicken house 14x70 feet, "A chicken park
almost ! acre. fenced with six-foot pick
cts. with unlimited stock range adjoin-
ing. You must see this place 10 appreciate
1t. Situated only II miles from Missoula,
only six miles from railroad and half a
mile from postoffice. This ranch could not
have been bought ten days ago for 5000.
Owing to death in family of owners this
place must be sold at once. or will trade
for improved Butte property.
Fol rent. broom house, e. Park. $40.
Remember. l have the greatest money
making proposition I'm Butte. Can be
handled for very little money. Onered for
a very few days more at any price.
w. e. LADD. 473 Colorado Street, Butte.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-10
A Dangerous Injury.

Missoula. June 9-Dr. Mills was sum-
moned TO the hospital to care for Al
McClain Of Carlton, who was seriously
injured by a kicking horse this after
noon at his ranch. The horse struck
McClain above the left temple. and
she injury inflicted was a dangerous
one. He was brought to town at once.
and II is thought will pull through all
right.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-10
Roads and

Missoula, June s.-The county COM
missioners spent to-day IN the Black
foot. inspecting roads m bridges. The
question OF purchasing the Bandmann
toll road and bridges Is again under
consideration and the bridges Were care
fully examined to-day. II Is not known
what action the board will take. but IL
Is rumored hat the purchase will be
made IL "A price can be agreed upon.
The board Is not disposed TO pay much
money for the road and bridges.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-10
On Nine Mile Greek.

Nissoula, June s.-The mineral land
commissioners will be in for the begin
ming OF it's season's work to-morrow.
Messrs. Hathaway and Tompkins left
to-day. and they will be joined to-mor-
row by Messrs- Rombaur and Wood
worth. The first camp will be made
in the vicinity of Martina. and the work
will be along Nine Mile creek for some
time.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-10
TINE cARD-0UTTE.

ARRIVE Al Butte
No. II. from ST. PAUL. arrives at
NJ. u. depot daily at ............ $50 a m
n. u. No. z. from Portland. ar
rives at M. T.. depot daily. ....n:l 10 . m
No. T. Copper City Limited"
arrives from Hamilton and An
Aaconda at B.. A. q p. depot
daily except Sunday at ........l1:a . N
DEPART FROM BUTTE.
N. T.. No. I. for Portland. leaves
NJ. u. depot daily s........-... SO
No. 5. Copper City Limited"
for Anaconda and Hamilton.
departs from B.. A q F. depot
daily except Sunday ...--. Los D
No. Il. for st. Paul. leaves NJ u.
depot daily -...-----.--- 80 . m
Mixed to whitehall. leaves ". p.
local depot daily at ....-...-.-.. 500 q m
On Thursdays this train will run
through to Pony and Norris.
Pullman Ffrst-class and Tourist Sleep
ing Cars
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-10

Missoula. June 9.-The suit over the
county printing bill Was decided, the
county printer being allowed SO. This
asked for.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-10
FOR SALE

acres in oats. 100 acres nay land. balance
used for PASTURE: good water right. fences
and buildings. machinery. horses. mich
cows and tools: A.so S.ooo cash. Apply to
Peter Lansing. Deer Lodge. Nom
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-10

John r. Mcbride will give a SIS Ash
ing rod 10 the first angler In Montana
who catches a two n one-haif pound
mountSin trout before June Is.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-10
FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE.


SMALL HOUSE AND LOT NEAR GAG
non mine. $3.50 cash. Bargains in two
houses and lots on Colorado St. also in
property on North and West side. See me
IL you want lots in the Stevens addition.
A. r. Reek, room z Silver Bow Block,
Butte.
FOR sALE-CHEAP. 5O-FT. BUSINESS
lot on f. Park avenue. Anaconda Real
Estate and Insurance Agency, 205 4. CON-
mercial Avenue. Anaconda.
FOR SALE-3-ROOM HOUSE AT 500
Spruce St, Anaconda. Inquire on. prem
ises.
lot. +. Park ave-. Anaconda. g. 400. Ana
conda Real Estate and Insurance Agency.
2o5 e. Commercial ave.
DO YOU WANT A HOUSE AS AN IN
vestment? II SO. We can suit you. Below
are a few of the many bargains we have:
Groom house on Platinum ST., good value
at 81. $50: 81. 200 takes it.
4-room house and 36-foot lot on Wyom-
ing ST.. $3.50.
A new 4-room cottage on Wyoming ST.,
$3.50.
We have choice lots close in from $50
up. A bargain in fine tract of acre prop
erty. suitable for plating. We have lots
to exchange for all kinds of work. Cob
ban Loan & Realty Co.. 80 w. Granite ST.,
Butte.
$.200-l60 ACRES. IL MILES TO STA
ton, good water right, complete set
farm buildings. bearing orchard. abun-
dance small fruit. 30 head cattle. including
II head milch cows. team and all farm and
dairy tools included.
$3.5O0-320 acres. good buildings, plenty of
water. orchard 1900 trees and abundance
of small fruit. good buildings; IL miles
from Missoula; splendid location for fruit
and dairy.
81. s0O-l6O acres. IA miles from Missoula:
orchard. $50 trees: small fruit. stock. tools
and crop included; y mile to school. l
mile to p. o. and depot: a bargain. Ad-
dress George F. Brooks, Real Estate, Mis-
soula. Mont.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-10
WANT ADVS,

Advertisements under this head 2 cents
o word for the first insertion and 1 cent q
word for each subsequent insertion. Ne
edvts. taken for less han Is cents.
Classified advs. per line per month 1.zs
Count 6 words to the Incl
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-10
Ds.'s Tsbaees sSss and SMOKE Your Liz

nefie. fulI Of life. nerve and vigor, take No-To,
BAe, the wonder-worker. that makes weak men
strong All druggists. 50e or 81. Cure guaran-
ted Booklet and sample free Address ster-
ling Remedy Co. Chicago or New York
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-10
HARVARD
CIGAR

II so Justly celebrated. and an additional - 900
wall be given TO any person four employees in
ciuded) who can prove that Traisers Harvard
Cigar contains anything In the filler but
Long Havana Tobacco Of the fnest quail
ffy. or Is wrapped with anything but the Cre0n
Of Sumatra Tobacco.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-10

UPRIGHT PIANO IN GOOD CONDI-
ton for sale cheap. Apply 80 w. Mer-
cnrY. Butte.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-10
FOR -MIsCELLANEOUs.

FOR SALE-CHEAP,. THE FURNI-
ture of an S-room private boarding and
lodging house, doing a nice business: To-
cation first-class; house to rent. Inquire
of ]. r. Eardley. Real Estate. 20 Oak ST.,
Anaconda.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-10
TEOPATH


A. p. HIBBS, d.. q.
Graduate American School O~steopathy.
kirksville. Mo-. Parlors 125-126 The Butte.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-10
DRESS CUTTING.


DRESS CUTTING AND DRESSMAk-
ing academy. French merchant tailor
system taught; We teach every style gar
ment: our tailoring system draughts so
accurately that IL renders a personal tit
ting unnecessary; satisfaction given.
Academy. room No. 2 Shields block. Ana
conda.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-10
MlsCELLANEOUS.

DRESSMAKING-A PERFECT FIT
guaranteed. Nine. Charette. +0s +. Par
Anaconda.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-10

FOR SALE-GREAT BARGAIN: LODG-
ing house. % rooms. all rented. nicely
furnished. electric lights; $3.50 cash IL sold
at once. 121 s. Wyoming. room 1G. Butte.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-10

RESPECTABLE YOUNG WOMAN
good h~ousekeeper. wishes acquaintance
with gentleman: object matrimony. Ad'
dress p. o. Box s12. Butte.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-10

MISS MAMIE AUSTIN GIVES MEDl-
Gated vapor baths. f. Park ST.. Butte.
Room Il Silver block.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-21
CUBANS MUST WAIT
OUR GOVERNMENT NOT READY
TO GIVE THEM CONTROL
AN OUTBREAK is EXPECTED
It tho Insurgents Break From Control
TheNWiN Find Our Army Ready
to Deal With Them
Associated Press Special Wire

Associated Press Special Wire
NEW YORK, July 2o.-A special to the
Times from Washington says:
The administration is now very well
satisfied that the Congress in passing the
declaration Of war refused to recognize
the government Of the republic Of Cuba
When the resolution was under consid era
ton the friends of the republic made sup
port Of the recognition a very urgent con-
dition, some of them insisting that to de.
clare independence without recognition OF
the government of the republic would be ar
empty friendship to extend to the insur.
gents.
Even the men who then advocated recog-
milton are believed to have become convinc-
ed that 1t would have been a serious mis-.
take to have undertaken, that as soon as
Cuban territory was captured, 1t was to be
turned over to the care of the Cubans.
Cuban help of the United States troops
has been acknowledged repeatedly, but
the recent reports from the camp at San
tiago and neighborhood have in some mea-
sure impaired confidence in the Cubans
and their fitness toassume the responsible
ties of government, even in Santiago.
The administration does not accept with
out question these fragmentary reports
concerning the Cubans that have come to
the War and Navy Departments, but there
is SO much testimony that is disquietine
that the President is disposed to be spec
tally thankful that the Congress did not
impose upon him the duty Of turning over