New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-10

cans that their horses were not taken from
them TO bear the overheated. Certainly the ex-
hibition of Cuban cupidity was disgusting.
Torn scraps of letters were strewn along; the
owners had evidently borne these messages from
home for sentimental reasons. and in the stress
Of heat had thrown them away as to carry
not even a half ounce that could be spa red.
But this was only the beginning Of tho
process of disncumbering. The worst came to-
day on the march beyond this place toward
Sevilla The main road leads down valley
and is not especially trying. But the volunteer
cavalry Rough Riders were sent over the HILL
rather mountain. early this morning 70 clear
the way and had the battle in which Captain
Capron Hamilton Fish and others were killed.
Several regiments We're sent TO the relief OK the
Rough Riders, and they were also sent up the
hill. II was now nearly ~ o'clock. and the
march was much worse than it has been five
hours earlier.
The road is mule path, and the entire noun.
tain side Is bare OF trees. The distance to the
top is about a mile and the ascent fairly steep
In the blazing sun the climb was an awful or.
deal one thing after another was thrown
away. Extra underwear be hanged was the
sentiment, and these articles were flung away
one after another until the roadside was strewn
with them. Blankets went. too. and shirts.
handkerchefs. towels. soap. brushes. neckties.
everything. Everybody got down to hard pan.
Some Of the troops had passed the top OF tho
mountain when all recalled and the weary
march downward began. Some glances Of re-
greet were cast at the things that had been thus
need,cssly cast aside. but the reflection came
that If il had not been done then IL would have
to be done later.
rha Arp,t t.iyttt iltr nn1n1
money You ask soldier to cook your coffee
for you, and offer him coin. He smiles ana
says thank YOU but money is Of no use to him.
There are no stores and nothing to buy This
morning orderly went about mildly lament
ing the loss of a purse containing Ses. Nobody
was especially interested. OF what good was
money. anyway? or course. on returning 10 the
United States. a banknOte would have certain
attractveness. but that long time on, and
some would never get back there at ALL so what
was the use in nothering about mere money?
There are two things that are precious In the
soldiers sight coffee and tobacco Both are
food TO him. There isn't much tobacco left now.
and a chew of il brings fancy figures An ex-
ceent coffee is made by the soldiers. although
good New-York restaurant. Few coffee pots
are 10 be save those belonging TO ofiicers.
The man in the ranks makes his IN MS TN cup,
which also serves various other purposes. Wneh
the bean is supplied green. it is roasted on
plate; then ii is crushed with the handle or the
bayonet This cup is soon boiling and gives
wholesome beverage that is worth great deal
before after march.
Supplies have been landed here in great plen-
ty and regiments are sent forward with three
or four days rations. These are not always IN
convenient form. Most absurd are the gallon
cans of tomatoes. so unwieldy as 10 be exceed
ingly difficult 10 carry. The smaller cans are
gladly received by the soldiers. but many or the
big ones are left behind. Just now the rations
consist OF bacon, bareback, coffee ana tomatoes.
Canned beef beans and other articles will be
added as the transports unloaded or their
freight favorite dish is bits OF hardtack
fried with bacon. Hardtack Is wohdertuny
davisad food II is so little attractive TO tho
palate that a mans appetite Is soon stated. IL
II tasted as good as nice rolls or fresh bread. 1t
would be eaten in double the quantity that 10
now sufficient So IT plays most important
part in the commissary