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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-06-11

1t seems incredible that 40 small
and harmless an animal as mouse is
able 10 brighten an elephant almost
out Of his senses. One little mouse
III the hay on which they were feed
ing will stampede an entire herd. In
their native land there ere little ami
mails, known AS chacanas. which feed
on n small sour berry of which ele-
plants are very fond. They live IN
settlements. something after the man
ner OF prairie dogs, under the berry
bushes When feeding. the elephants
trample the little towns, and the cha
canas, in their fright, run up the
tubes OF the elephants trunks Their
long, sharp claws catch in the flesh
and they cannot be elected. The
more violently the monster blows
through its coiled trunk the more
firmly the hooked claws Of the
little animal become imbedded in the
flesh. Inflammation and death are the
result. In captivity the elephants
think they are in danger of the deadly
chacanas when they see q mouse. -
New York Sun.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-06-11

t.iot;-m ami ea-er 20 go 20 the front
lie ,,alls erect with a firm trend A.
V,,r civ tho spbu-b whore his
house Is be il the most ,,opular of an
The residents
1t was i'm 1919 that me first CON
srirel against the Spanisb Government
in am anl-slaverv movement he
was prosecuted aud imprisonel In
1S4S he conspired again with General
Narciso Lopez. and was the control
linz spirit Of an uprising which was
attempted ia that wear M the CITY az
Nlatanzas. ON Nav 10. 1870. Lone
attacked and seized with a han.lfnl ot
Americans. the city Of Cardenas
Arnao was the ONLY conspirator i'm the
island who Gathered p body Of patriots
90 help him But I.opez suddenly de-
parted. and Aruao had 10 dismiss his
men.
ON August II. 1851. he took the
field once more with Lopcz. and mar
rowlv escaped death upon the defeat
~ .f. r.af~r.t. ia ..De,tr.T ,.~oi, b.,
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-06-11

al impedimenta lie fetches water
and puts the towels oy the hand ba-
sin. aud sometimes he even builds a
bed.
In the meantime. while officers
tents are going mp. those for the com
panies are being pitched with perfect
order. and in an incredibly short time
In sets of two lines ON what are called
the company streets. and day and
night are patrolied hy sentries who
have two hours on aud four of alter
uately. Near the company street are
the kitchens tents where the
''Srub" Is cooked for the men. and for
the officers as well. who have theirs
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-06-11

duties. fbelr regu- AFIth ~ -
lar routine consists q drill a. Fix IL
the morning. half al hours march in
faN XIX ~ noon. and guard mount
IL the evening. followed by retreat Pc
Al al times Of the dAv trOop-trA.us
Eith artillery men. and pack-trains
with their guns and horses. pass
through Tampa on their way 10 Port
Tampa, white and colored fy through
folio Ted BY cheers and blessings
Then the last car swings ont 81 sight
and We know that IN half 81 hour an
other battery will be under canvas IN
the neighbOrIng camp. and that an
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-06-11

Our English cousins have added
great convenience 20 the toilet in the
form Of elastic shoestrings, elastic cor
set laces aud other similar articles
They are far superior 20 the old styles
Of elastic cords, which are made both
there aud here. They are remarkably
strong and durable. and give play to
the muscles and joints, which prevents
stiffness and discomforts. For low
shoes they are simply delightful, as
they enable one 10 have a laced shoe
which il the neatest and trimmest OF
all footwear. and az the same time 10
have the give and yielding quality
which Is the chief charm of elastic
CATERS. San Francisco Chronicle.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-06-11
cueA.s OLDEST PATRIOT.
Juan Arno Chosen to Raise the Flag ef,h
Republic Over Havana.

In Tampa. Fla. lives a Cuban.
nearly ninety years of age. who was
the first man TO shed his blooo IN the
field for the freedom Of his country
when the first uprising against Spain
took place in 1850. His name l. Juan
Arnao. and he is respected by all
Cubsns as the oldest of their patriots.
He played prominent part in all the
previous rcvolts against the Spanish
rule In Cuba. Now he has been
selected 10 raise the Cuban flag over
Havana when the new Government of
Cuba Is established after the downfall
Of the Spaniards.
In spite of his age he - full Of pa
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-06-11

phosphate company. The vessel Is
cr was the Osceola. o. Buenos Ayres.
Blle-shirtei soldiers fishing for suck
ers aud occasional pompano from her
r0tting decks or stripping and swim
ning Ia the shade % her upiifted biige
are among the exotic sights Ia Tampa
these days
The camp 81 a regiment j. laid ont
like little VILLAGE aud Is model Of
neatuess and order. Not a scrap Of
paper OF vestire % debris az any sort
D. seen through its length ani breadth.
aud the men who police. or clean.
go over the field as a New England
housewife picks threads from her car
pet All tile work 90 this sort in q
regiment Is done bv its prisoners
men who are under short arrest for
i-meanors or for some breach 81
military regulations. and. clad IN
brown. they go about ia attachments
81 two or three under guard q sen
~. who bears loaded rifle and who
i- responsible FOR the prisoners lac is
ia charge -.
When a regiment - going into camp
the busiest aud most harasscl person
lu &c 81 the cuartermaster He il Is
who Las charge 81 al camp equipage
aud Who j. responsible for the trans
portation Of u. Also lac must stand
ready 70 supply any deficiency, from
feed for horses or mules 70 coat for
some private who Is suddenly minus
has. and lie aud the c0mmissary ser
x ant. his right hand man. think not
of themselves until the regiment l. IA
stalled under cover. Each officer car
ries his own camp outft-tent. blan
kets and mess chest-aud sees 20 i
before be leaves garrison. There hi
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-06-11

responsibility practically ceases and
falls upon the shoulder Of his''stryker"
not a socialist, but a servant pro-
vided An officer by army regulations.
The stryker il 9 sort Of general fscto-
tam. and 10 usually mai from the
officers own company or troop. He
is . jack of all trades. and good at
them. too; and when the regiment
reaches camp be makes at once for bis
own particular officer and looks after
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-06-11

other pawn is moved 70 help II the
ebsckmsting u Spain.
In the camp there Is drill every
morning at seven; regimentai drill and
brigade drill. Az "a instance Of how
Regiments are scattered among the
exsnpeA army posts u the United
States. il 10 70 toe noted that many OFF,
GERS have now seen regimensal drill
for the first time. Brigade drill 10 .
STILL greater novelty. After mayning
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-06-11

-ltl 6 % their men
The officer know
thst IN battle the
troops under them
vii DO a. they are
or lerei. 20 the LET
ter and the men
know that they will
be told 20 DO the
right thing a. the
rI-tt time.
Outside fatigue
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-06-11
plTH AND POINT.

"How could Penelope marry that
bow-leyged man" She doesn't
mind it. he matches her dachshund"
- Chicago Record.
Tourist iu railway car ~ under
stand Won have very good drinking
water IN Munich Nunicher SO
hear -Fhegende Batter
First Office Seeker Reading a
novel;" Second Office Seeker-"Yes
/ was attracted by the title. Put Your
self IN His Place Puck
"Fweddy. why don't Won let your
mustache grow" Why don't 1 let
it, Good heavens DEAN boy. do.
bat II won't Chicago Tribune.
The Teacher What happens when
n mans temperature goes down as far
as II can Co2' The Smart Boyle
has cold feet maam. " - Yonkers
Statesman
When Hamlet said But have
that within which passeth show. 10 Is
believed that he had in his pocket
complimentary ticketto the circus. '-
Harlem Life
Eva-ive. Does Your cook make
any trouble when you presume 10 go
IN the kitchen and tell her how 10 DO
things2" "Oh. she doesn't mind -
indianapolis Journal
Papa-"W Well. did the photographer
succeed in making the baby look
pleasant" Mamma No. the baby
succeeded in making the photographer
look unpleasant Puck
'Snigsbys friends feel greatly
worried about him What's the
reason" He went fishing last
week. and admitted he didn't catch
fish. "-Cleveiaud Plain Dealer
She-'I don't see you and your
( bicycle on the road as much this sea
son as l did last He-"No. I'm on
/ the bicycle more now. / ride better.
/ you know. illustrated American
Minnie-"Papa informed me that
he was very much opposed 10 George
/ Niolet-"And what did Won say
/ Minnie ~ notified Papa that inter
vention would mean war. Puck
Jack -'I hear that She speaks every
/ known language Tom" Must be
mistake. Last might I asked her 10
give me plain English yes. and she
said she couldn't. brooklyn Life
Grandmother ia the country 81 Do
| You belong 20 the society of the revo-
luton / hear spoken Of so often -
Florence honestly Yes. grandma;
I've ridden a bicycle for two years "
Judge
Kitty Why not ask for papa =
consent tonight dear? You Will
have t. face the music some time. %
Jack gloomiiyl Its not the music.
but the musician Tn afraid of. -
Brooklyn Life.
Scrap Of Ancient History The as
piring monkey looked at his eldest
born, lying idly in the shade OF a
cocoa. palm. and shook his head. Il
have tried 10 make a man of you, he
sighed, but / suppose / am about
5000, 900 years too sooni"-Chicago
Tribune.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-06-11

drill the men are allowed and expected
q loaf Ia tins hot weather loating
Is. IN fac. part OF the regimen. The
camps look like very sleepy places 10y
MONDAY. though al as they should be-
On sundays there Is still greater re-
Taxation. Many go 20 the long rail
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-06-11

way piles a.
docks AZ Po
Tampa. wher
breeze may ~
had II waited for
lon z enough
. n e excursion
Is 20 artery
Point. on the
other shore OF
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-06-11

~ ~ Ahi "A "-i- shorter than those
OF the ola triangular form. aud fur-
llsheG wifh hiatt
Most OK the men. when az leisure. "a
into town. the others Lounge IN their
tents. reading and talking 4 reason
able amount II good-naturei horse
play j. seen among them Among the
men nothing but words OF praise are
a be heard for their officers. ani
among the officers nothing but good
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-06-11

lily a mile and n
quarter north of
the COart House
on Franklin str. -.
m a grove Of Flor
ida pines. lies the
camp of the United
states forces ln
Tampa
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-06-11

Among birds there are few better
fighters than q goose. or . gandsr
more particularly.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-06-11

Soldiers made rheumatics for life
by your tentless first night IN camp.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-06-11
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lat AMPA. s
8 SNAP SHOTS DESCRIBING THE DO :.
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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-06-18
Heroes, Every One.

Hobson's choice will hereafter in
stead of being matter of ridicule,
represent one of the most grandly he
roic actions in the history of modern
warfare. That young man should
deliberately plan and as deliberately
execute the sinking of the Merrimac
in Santiago harbor, almost paralyzes
us with establishment. We begin to
learn for the first time what manner
of people we Americans are, who can
so combine the highest sagacity and
intelligence with such unprecedented
bravery and show to the world that
whatever we may be as friends, as en-
emies we can be terrible. The best
of it is Hobson is a Southerner, and
when a Cushing can come from the
North and Hobson from the South
it proves above all things that we are
one people to a greater degree than
are the inhabitants of any other large
territory on the globe. -Wetzel Dem
ocrat.
Let us not forget another, Lieu Gu
ant (now ColoneD Rowan, the brave
West Virginia lad who recently made
perilous journey across Cuba, and
after suffering untold agony from
thirst and hunger, reached his dest4-
nation in safety.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-06-18
THE ISSUE JOINED.

More than two years ago the Her
aid, before any conventions had been
held, predicted that the free coinage
of silver would be the issue in the
campaign. In the same article we
asserted that West Virginia Demo.
Gratis, as party. would join the move
meut. Many persons secuted the
idea, but it came to pass.
This year there will be another is.
sue. 1t will be less than the silver
movement, but not less plausible to
argue among the unlearned.
Anyone who has observed the
events Of the past few days must be
blind to not see that opposition tc
1.-THE new national policy" is in pro-
cess Of development.
The Democratic party has always
been like an anchor. retarding the
progress Of the Nation. It's leaders
urged and demanded war with Spain,
but insisted that the war must be con-
fined to Cuba. A higher power de-
creed otherwise. Congress eliminat-
ed the most Objectionable features Of
the Teller amendment and declara.
tons of neutrality forced Admiral
Dewey to find lodging place. The
destruction OF the Spanish squadron
in the Pacific followed and the Philip.
pine islands will soon be ours.
The annexation of Hawaii at once
became military necessity. This is
opposed by the majority of the Demo
Gratis in Congress and by many of the
party papers. A few Mugwump Re.
publicans will join them, enough to
toll the Democratic party into another
by-way leading to the political Slough
of Despond-after the election. The
blunder of 90 will be repeated this
year, but it will be upon a new tack.
Sailing aimlessly, without chart OF
compass, the old hulk or derelict is
only dangerous when the Republican
search light becomes obscured by the
fogs of apathy or dissention.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-06-18

cents on every 500, while strangers in
blood and corporate bodies who inherit
must pay IS on every $500.
The secretary of the treasury is au-
thorized to borrow on the credit of the
United States from time to time, as
the proceeds may be required to defray
expenditures authorized on account of
the existing war (such proceeds when
received to be used only for the pur-
pose of meeting such war expenditures
the sum of $500, 900, 900 or so much there
of as may be necessary, and to prepare
bonds of the United States in denomi-
nations of $40 or some multiple of that
sum, redeemable in coin at the pleas
ure of the United States after ten years
from the date of their issue and pay
able 20 years from such date and bear
ing interest payable quarterly in coin at
the rate of per cent per anum.
The secretary of the treasury is au-
thorized and directed to coin into stand
ard silver dollars as rapidly as the pub
lie interests require, to an amount, how
ever, of not less than $1500,00O each
month, all of the silver bullion now in
the treasury.
Persons engaged in making, packing
or repacking mixed -four shall pay a
special tax at the rate of $12 per annum.
In addition to the annual license a tax
of cents per barrel is levied upon all
mixed flour.
There shall be levied, collected and
paid upon tea, when imported form for
eign countries, a duty of 10 cents per
pound.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-06-18
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when we say ''fine" we mean
choice waists-finest ever sold
for a dollar kind sold regularly
wholesale for more money than
we're retailing them at. Choice
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Other shirt waists 25c to $4.75
Dressy white shirt waists
piques, lawns, linens, cheviots
75c to $3.50.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-06-18

While many patriots are preparing
to fight, bleed and die for their coun
try provided they are able to secure a
commission, the Herald wishes to pre-
sent a plea for the poor privates.
The meager salary they receive, only
thirteen dollars a month, is burning
shame and disgrace to this rich Ma
ton. Let Congress, before it adj
iourns advance the pay of privates to
twenty five dollars and the people
will heartily indorse the act.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-06-18
featherweight skirt
supporter 1s

-rustless aluminium belt thai
holds waist and skirt neatly and
comfortably together simplest
best skirt supporter made-us
ual price Csc. Weighs less than
an ounce but takes 4c postage
to send as it has to be packed il
a box-5c postage will carry ;
together.
Special prices by the gross tp
agents and canvassers. Write
us.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-06-18
The Modern Beauty

Thrives on good food and sunshine,
with plenty of exercise in the open
air Her form glows with health and
her face blooms with its beauty. Il
her system needs the cleansing action
of laxative remedy. she uses the
gentle and pleasant Syrup of Figs,
made by the California Fig Syrup Co.
only.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-06-18
Judge Golf and the senatorship.

The Fairmont West Virginian and
Moundsville Herald are bewailing the
tact that Judge Golf is not a candidate
tor the Republican nomination for the
U. S. Senate. The West Virginian
insists that the convention proposed
by Hon. John w. Mason should have
been held and Judge Golf nominated.
1t also asserts that "the bosses" pre-
vented the holding of the convention.
lust who "the bosses" are is not
stated. If reference is. made to Sena-
tor Elkins, either or any Of our Repre-
sentatives, Hon. N. B. Scott, Hon.
George M. Bowers or any other per-
son holding position under the Adj
ministration, as bosses, and it is fair
to presume that such is the case,
from the reference to persons "high
in official position" then it is woe
fully mistaken, as we know that each
and all of the gentlemen named most
heartily favored Judge Golf. There
are those who did not and do not now
favor the convention idea, but had
they known that Judge Golf would
have accepted such a nomination,
then they would have waived all
scruples against it and heartily joined
in the movement. They were not in
formed that he would accept. On the
contrary, they had reason to believe
that all efforts in that direction would
be futile. Mr. Mason, himself, had
on more than one occasion positively
asserted that Judge Goff would not
agree to become a candidate. That
being true, he was not the proper
person to propose a convention.
The gentlemen who deprecated the
holding of convention did so in the
belief that it would be repugnant to
Judge Golf. So high is their regard
for him, so thoroughly are they con-
WINGED that he above all others is en-
titled to the high honor, that they
would not for a moment hinder his
advancement.
They do not, nor have they wished
him to resign his position. On the
contrary, an assurance that he would
accept the senatorship is all that any
one has desired to know. To our
mind, this much was reasonable and
fair; but they have not as yet been
able to secure that assurance.
The Moundsville Herald says:
HE led the fight in West Virginia for
years and years when the star of hope
was totally ohscured by the black
clouds of defeat and principle not Of
fee was the incentive to press for
ward. The work, so far as General
Golf is concerned, has been done and
only the formality OF casting the leg
islative votes for him remains to look
after. The Republicans of the State
will see that this is done in due season
and in proper manner.
Whether or not our contemporary
has inside information we know not
IF the people of the State generally
would accept the Herald's proposition
and act upon it, the problem would
be solved But it takes two to make
bargain and the Judge might not be
willing. Then, again there are OTHERS
who will undoubtedly enter the race
if he does not, and ugly complications
may arise.
With Judge Golf even as a recep-
tive candidate the sailing would be
easy. In our opinion the Democracy
would leave us almost fair field. 1t
would be another Dewey victory.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-06-18

We had the pleasure few days age
of meeting Colonel Rowan, the young
West Virginian who recently carried
dispatches to General Gomez, crossing
Cuba at its widest point. When pre-.
scented to Senator Elkins by Con
gressman Dayton, the Senator said
II feel honored in being permitted to
grasp your hand. the more especially
to know that you are one of our West
Virginia boys" Hero that he is,
Colonel Rowan blushed like school
girl while the Senator held his hand
in hearty grasp.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-06-18

Democratic newspapers all over the
State are demanding that the very
best men shall be nominated for the
Legislature-Senate and House OF
Delegates. Republicans should do
likewise. Too many ignoramuses are
sent to the capital to make laws.
Some imagine because fellow is
tonguey he is the very man, when
the fact is sensible, plodding man,
who studies subjects presented, is the
one who makes a record that is OF
value. That which is true of mem
bers of the Legislature is true OF all
officers. They should be men who
will strive to do their duty-hones
men, if you please.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-06-18

Those people who sing praises of
Dewey and yet oppose the annexation
of Hawaii are not consistent. Unless
our relief expedition can take coal and
other supplies at Hawaii, Dewey and
his gallant sailors must not only lose
all they gained but possibly perish as
we'll.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-06-18

Does not the Morgan Messenger
fear it is doing more to 'engender
strife" than even Mr.. Dayton's alleg-
ed blunders in distributing patronage3
If the Messenger wishes to defeat Mr..
Dayton for denomination strange
course is being pursued. 1t is always
we'll to be just, even to opponents,
vet the Messenger does not claim to
have grievence.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-06-18

"Col Smith begs to inform the
independent that he did not do the
hooking referred to nor was the
illustrated edition OF the Herald his
getting up, although he is free to say
that in his opinion it was very
creditable paper. 1t is hoped our
good friend will excuse the guilty
party, whoever he may have been.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-06-18

Sixteen to one, as shibboleth Of
the Democracy. is now faint and
weary. 1t will not survive another
campaign.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-06-18

Fairmont and Kingwood will cele-
brate the 4th of July this year in the
old FASHIONED manner. Why not
Martinsburg, too?
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-06-18

Pay the privates a fair salary.
Let them know that loved ones are
not suffering for the necessaries of
life and they will fight the harder.