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to Spain in the eighteenth century, and
standing army has preserved it for
her during the nineteenth.
AS early as 1920 the Puerto Ricans
attempted TO gain their independence.
This was years before Cuba had been
fred by the touch of liberty. Indeed
at about this time the Cubans were
taking oaths of eternal allegiance to
the legitimate Spanish dynasty, which
they alone supported when Napoleon
had overrun Spain. This first rebellion
was put down after short guerilla war.
Several abortive attempts to drive the
Spaniards from the island followed TO-
ward the middle of the century. But
they served only as sign of the dis
content in the hearts of the people.
1t was in 1868. the year of the grea.
uprising In Cuba, that the most for
midable outbreak in Puerto Rico &C.
Cured. It's significant of SPANS treat
ment of her colonies that the leaders of
the acontemporaneous rebellions knew
nothing of the intentions of the patriots
on the sister island.
In Puerto Rico, preparation was made
for great, simultaneous rush to arms.
The Spanish government was SO uniyer-
sally detested that the prospective in
surgents included large proportion of
the people. In fact it was the number
of persons in the secret that proved
fatal to the plot and led to its eX-
posure by traitors. AS result, it was
necessary that the insnrrection take
place several weeks before the patriots
were prepared. After two months
fighting the Spanish regulars were VIC
torions and leaders Of the rebels, DR..
Ramon L. Bctances. now of Paris. was
captured, MS Nus also j.. j. lenna, since
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-10

curry and potash seemed to add fuel to the
advised by friends who had seen wonderful
cures made by it, to try Swift's Specific. We
got two bottles, and felt hope again revive in
again. improved from the start. and o COM
plete and perfect cure was the result. 8. 8.
Is the only blood remedy which reaches des-
peSate cases. MRS. T. w. LEE,
Montgomery, Ala.
Of the many blood remedies, s. s. 8.
is the only one which can reach deep
seated, violent cases. It never fails to
cure perfectly and permanently the
most desperate cases which are beyond
the reach of other remedies.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-10
lAe island to prepare the lnhapitants

the island TO prepare the lnhabitants
for rising once more against their OPP
pressors.
1t is said that the section is already
very strong throughout the island of
Puerto Rico and that it is completely
organized there; but as death or exile
is the penalty OF membership, statistics
may not readily be secured.
The revolutionists announce that
they do not desire autonomy and that
the struggle is on until Puerto Rico is
as free as the United States. A petit
ton to this effect, also asking for aid,
was recently sent TO every member of
the United States congress.
Puerto Rico, after Cuba, is the most
valuable island of the Antilles. Its eli
mate is salubrious, the mean summer
temperature being 80 degrees C, and it
has all the Advantages for a winter re-
sort that Bermuda or Jamaica offer.
Ii is somewhat further north than the
latter.
The size of the island is about 100 by
81 miles, and its population has reached
nearly a million. The Spanish province
includes two islands to the east, one
of which, Nicqncs, is as large as the
Danish island of ST. Croix that the
United States contemplated purchas-
ing.
There are two fine old cities in Puerto
Eico, st. Johns, the capital and prin-
cipal port, and Ponce, the largest city,
several miles inland. The coast is
denied into five ports of entry where
there arc towns.
The vegetation of the island is ex.
uberant even for the West Indies and
the produce include all the fruits and
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-10

EUSfAING
overthrow of Queen Isabella and politi.
cal prisoners were pardoned.
These eNiles, dwelling in many differ
ent countries, have formed the centers
of active movements for the freeing of
Puerto Rico that have eliminated in q
powerful organization known as the
Puerto Rico Section of the Revolutions
airy Party of Cuba.
The first article of the statement of
principles of the Cuban revolutionary
party, written by Jose Marti. declared
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unequal to the struggle,
and its life was yielded
up to the fearful poison.
For six long years I suf-
fered untold misery. I
was covered with sores
and ulcers from head to
foot, and no language
can express my feelings
of woe during those long
years. 1 had the best
medical treatment. Sew
eral physicians success.
sively treated me, but oil
to no purpose. The mer'
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-10

sOC0ANUTS
Us, DR. Ramon L. Bctances, was elected
delegate general. DIR. j. j. Henna is
the president and the head of the
movement in America. The other di-
rectors Of the section are Seniors j.
deM. Senefute, Manuel Besora and II.
II. Todd, all Of New York. Mr.. Todd is
the secretary.
The policy adopted by the section is
one of aggressive agitation to secure
the sympathy and support of the civil
lied world while secretly organizing on
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knowledge

would proven all the suicides earth No would think of such
things if they ad the KNOWLEDGE of what and VITO do
CANCERS would people lived right Will cost
all these and how to
vent them This Knoauing is Knowledge
No need having any GROUP DIPHTHERA fam
y you fifty get book worth dollar this sub
ec pages 50 illustrations You will with tears in
your eyes of these days.
PaRas1s DR. Keith it, tells you how pre-
it. (W keany ct Paralysis where the man has
ord honest and has his life insured for good
round sunese should keep having their paralysis Will
honest short me Finest references earth
Doctor Keith Will to
Has remedies for this condition of the human that unknown
anyone besides himself No poison drugs minerals crueltes
used Natures way Write him.
Er11ErsY something the doctors DR. Keith
|it permanently.
Why should young couple hate another att they mar
ried? And kill another. Why WOMEN SICK! You
learn all about how have this knowledge for postal card with
it.
Why DOES Con PERMIT EVIL? This will be you for
cents Send stamps.
If You WANT LIVE BETTER send your and get lit
eratuye this matter.
Why s that desire do well but always
debit unfortunate unhappy and live lives Good question:
lit not Will tell you all about how get this with much other
knowledge if you will send your address to
MELVILLE G. KEITH, M. D. Belleville, Ohio,
Correspondence solicited from those who have not been
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-10

New York physician, rnen young
Puerto Rican is years of age.
All prisoners were sentenced to be
shot on November A, 1865. On Novem-
Der 3 news reached the island of the
much less to give an accurate account
of the blessings showered upon it by a
horde Of greedy Spanish otticeholders.
Puerto Rico has been held by the
Spanish crown since the days of Ponce
de Leon. who was so delighted with its
loneliness that he sought there the
,..lnl:,,n NJ vonIn 1or w,ncn lf... ..:Er.s.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-10

STREET
session in America, in evidence OF the
blessings and oontent-producing prop
critics Of Spanish rule.
But it is neither because its people
have been happy under the Spanish
yoke nor yet because they have not
made desperate efforts to throw it Off,
that Puerto Rico is still dependency
OF Spain. The Puerto Ricans have long
desired freedom with an angmenting
keeness
In his vague reference to law abid-
ing and contented Puerto Rico, the
Spanish diplomat was careful not to go
into a detailed history of the island
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-10
EFFIGY STOPS A CAR.
Boys Anti-Hispnno Demonstration
Stnrtles Cable Train Passengers
in Chicago.

A gripman on a, north-bound Mil
waukec avenue train, Chicago, early
the other evening was horritied 10 dis
cover what he supposed to be the fig
ure of a man lying on the track ahead
OF his car in front of Desplaines street
police station. He applied the brakes
with such suddenness and force that
most of the passengers were thrown
from their seats. AS soon as the car had
been brought to standstill score of
small BOYS emerged from a neighbor-
ing alley, shouting, "Down with the
Spaniards!" Policemen lifted the fig
ure from the track and found it was
an effigy stuffed with hay and bearing
placard inscribed "a Spanish Lob
ster.''
Residents near Forty-second avenue
and West Monroe street received a
shock in the afternoon, when they saw
the figure of what appeared to be a
small boy hanging from limb of tree
in vacant tract of land. A number Of
children were standing about the tree
beating a drum and waving American
flags. When the efifgy was cut down il
was found to bear placard with the
inscriptions: This is the Spanish kid
what isn't king" 1t required the
services of two policemen to clear the
neighborhood OF the shouting throng Of
youtnpl natr,o1s.
by Word of Mouth.
"How can one tell whether or not a
man has wheels in his head?"
"By the spolles that come from his
mouth, my boy."-Judge.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-10
Sacrificed to
Blood Poison.

Those who have never had Blood Poi
son can not know what a desperate con-
dition it can produce. This terrible
disease which the doctors are totally
unable to cure, is communicated from
one generation to another, inflicting it's
faint upon countless innocent ones.
Some years ago was inoculated with poison
by. q nurse who infected my babe with blood
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-10

Too Early.
"Was it a quiet wedding?"
"Of course. You didn't expect they
would quarrel right before the preach
or did You o,,-pearsnn's INeeklv
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-10

A Suburban Reason.
subbubs-Johnny, why did Diogenes
live III tub?
Johnny-So the neighbors couldn't
borrow it, suppose.-N. Y. Truth.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-10

IN PONCE.
seems fitting location. The mismal-
agement of an English expedition I'M
der Abercromby, rather than the loyal
ty of its inhabitants, saved the island
that fomenting revolution in Puerto
Rice and helping the Puerto Ricans to
their independence should be an object
coordinate with Cuban's freedom.
This led to the organization of the
Puerto h;eans as a part of the Cuban
party. Natives of Puerto Rico in and
out of the country are hard at work for
the independence of the island. Votes
were recently taken for officers of the
section. and the hero of the rising in
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-08-12
INCREASED BY HALF.

North Dakota Equalization board A.
Justs Railroad Assessm~nts.
BISMARCK, Aug, 4.-The state board
Of equalization. consisting Of Governos
Briggs, Stato's Attorney Hannum,
State Treasurer Nichols, Attorney
General Cowan and Commissioners OF
Agriculture Thomas, have passed
resolution adding over $4,000 to
valuation on railroad property in the
state. A raise was expected by the
railroads, but not 80 great q one, and
they protested, but the resolution was
passed as agreed upon. g. 8. Fsrnal,
tax commissioner OF the Northern Ps.
cific. r. A. Wilkinson Of the Great
Northern and j. w. Cassiday Of the
500. appeared before the board and
made addresses. asking that no radical
increase in valuo be made. It wss
urged that the roads were already %.
sessed high enough, that many branch
lines were not paying much more than
operating expenses and that any rad
radical increase Of assessment would
raise the valuation Of railroad property
above the proportion of value paid b.
private persons. The present asssss.
ment is about e. 200, 900.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-08-12
CAPTAIN CLARK QUITE ILL.
Commander Of the Oregon Has Been Ia
validsd Homo.

Commander Of the Oregon Has Been In.
validsd Home.
WAsHIEaroN, Aug. 2. - Captain
Charles E. Clark. commander Of the
battleship Oregon now in Cuban waters
of Santiago. has been invaded homo.
The news Of Captain Clark's illness
came as shock to his Washington
friends in and out of the navy, who
have followed with intense interest his
notable trip from San Francisco
around the Horn to Florida, and noted
with added interest his conduct Of the
Oregon in tho battle with Admiral
Cervera's squadron.
Definite information concerning his
illness is not obtainable at the navy
department. Secretary Long said that
Captain Clark had been granted leave
of absence on account Of sickness, but
that he had no knowledge of how sick
he was or from what disease he was
suffering.
1t is believed at the navy department
that Captain Clark 10 suffering from
some climatic affection, induced prob.
ably by the tremendous strain under
which he has been for months.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-08-12
CONSPIRACY IS CHARGED.


o~OVS
':Intsrfsrsnoe."
OSHKOSH. Wis, Aug. 8.-The sash
and door manufacturers have deter.
mined to try to fx responsibility for
the labor riots here. Warrants were
issued for tho arrest Of Thomas L Kidd
OF Chicago. secretary Of the National
Woodworkers' union. and George Zsnt.
ner and Michael Troiber, two local
leaders. The complaint was made BY
Nathan Paine Of the Paine Lumbsr
company. and the charge 10 conspiracy
to maliciously injure the said company
by terrifying and intimidating its em.
ployes by means Of threats and abuse.
Kidd and Zeptner we're arrested at Q
O'Clock, and given an immediate hear.
Ing before Judge Goss in municipal
court. The date Of their trial was set
for Aug. ~, and bail was fixed at a..
900 each, which was furnished and the
prisoners were released. Troiber will
DO arrested 10 soon a. he can be 10.
Gated. Secretary Kidd threatens .
retaliatory suit for damages.
Everything is quiet here and the
mills are running with small non.union
crews. Seventy.five special police have
been appointed and Chief Weisbrod
feels confident he eau suppress any dis.
turbance.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-08-12
CAVALRY START FOR HOME.
First Regiment Of Regulars and the
Rough Riders Embark.

klfst Regiment OF keGuIsrs aDd Shs
Rough Riders Embark.
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Aug. 8. Tho
First regular and the First volunteer
cavalry, rough riders. have sailed on
the transports Miami and MAttewan.
OF the rough riders five remain here
sick. General Wheeler sailed on the
Miami. Seven hundred and ffty men
Of General Kent's division. the. Sixth
infantry and tho Thirteenth infantry
will sail by the Vigilance.
Colonel Roosevelt rode at the head Of
tho regiment as it marched down the
Alameda, skirting the water front, to
the dock where the Miami was moorsd.
All the men looked fit. but worn ont.
Some wore new uniforms, while others
wsre attired in the heavy blue flannel
shirts Of their old equipment. All q.
pressed regret at leaving their five
companions behind, but were wild
with joy at tho prospe cts Of so soon 70.
turning home. They took no tents or
baggage with them.
The Alicante, tho first Spanish trans.
port, arrived during the afternoon
and General Shuftor expects to begin
shipping tho Spanish prisoners of war
1t once
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-08-12

Cuban junta Captain General Blanco
appreciates the fact that he must soon
withdraw himself and his forces from
the island of Cuba. He has assumed a
mildness Of demeanor which compares
strangely with his previous bombastic
attitude and frequently expressed de.
termination to hold out in Havana to
the death, and he is treating the insur.
gents with great consideration. In a
recent proclamation he made known to
the Spanish people Of Cuba that Spain.
through the intervention of foreign
powers, had been forced to the disgrace.
ful issue Of suing for peace, and that
there would be no more war and no
further use for soldiers. He offered o
pardon to all Cuban political prisoners.
and more than l50 were released in
Havana.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-08-12
READY TO ACT PROMPTLY.

Sagasta Will Name CommissIoners When
the American Reply 10 Received.
MADRID, Aug. Sit is said that al
soon as the American reply 10 received
Senior Sagasta will nominate peace
commissioners.
El Liberal says: "The government
received an offer from England to me.
diate. The offer was favorably re.
garded but was not accepted"
Ell Liberal says further: "Tho pres.
ence Of a large British squadron near
Gibraltar is clear evidence of an under.
standing, if not an alliance. between
England and the United States."
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FOUGHT AT Manila
sPANlARDs MAKE AN ATTACK ON
AMERICAN FORCES

And Are Rspalssd With Very Heavy
Losses. the American Loss Being About
Dossn Killed and Three Times -
Many Wouudsd-nehting Lasted Sew.
sral Hours-oar Volunteers Fought
vallautly.
LONDON. Aug. ga dispatch from
Hong Kong says: The German
steamer Petrarch left Manila Aug. 9.
and has arrived here. She reports
that the Spanish soldiers at Manila at.
tackled the American camp on the
night Of July 81. Tho spaAish forces
were over $3.50 strong. They charged
the American line several times. The
American fire broke the Spanish center
and they retreated. Later they made
second charge. but shortly retreated
to the bushes, keeping up an incessant
fire. Eleven Americans we're killed
and 81 wounded. Spanish losses re-.
ported great. During the fighting the
rebels remained neutral.
SAN Francisco. Aug. ga special
to The Examiner from Manila, dated
July 81. via Hong Kong, Aug. 8. says:
IA heavy engagement took place to.
night between the American and Span.
ish forces ut Malate. The Spanish
made an attack, attempting to turn our
right. After an hours fighting, they
were repulsed. The troops engaged
were the First battalion California vol.
untecrs, Tenth Pennsylvania, First
battalion Third artillery regulars and
Battery A, Utah. Our loss was .
killed aud A wounded. The Spanish
loss was upward of 200 killed and 800
wounded. Our volunteers made a
glorious defense against upwards of
5000 of an attacking force. The battle
ragged for three hours"
SAN Francisco. Aug. GA special
to Tho Gall from Cavitc, Aug. Q, via
Hong Kong, Aug. . says:
"The American forces engaged the
enemy before Malate on last Sunday
night and compelled them to retreat
with heavy losses. Our troops lost IL
killed and AZ wounded. It has been
impossible to ascertain tho exact losses
Of the Spanish. Tho fighting lasted
four hours.
"Tho American troops engaged were
part Of the Tenth Pennsylvania. First
California and the Third regular artil.
lery.
"The Spanish led in the attack, at
tempting to dislodge our troops by a
danking movement from the strong
position they have been holding near
the enemy's lines. The position ID
still held by our troops"
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-08-12
CAPTURE OF GuAYAMo.

The First Real Fight for Americans On
the Soil Of Porto Rico.
PONCE. Porto Rico, Aug. B. via St.
Thomas, Aug. S.-The Americans had
their first real fight on Porto Rican
soil today, when they captured the city
Of Guayamo. The troops engaged were
the Third Illinois and Fourth Ohio and
the battle lasted about two hours.
Three Americans. all Of the Fourth
Ohio, were wounded. The Spanish
loss was quite heavy. Guayamo is a
city Of 1000 inhabitants, and, next to
Ponce, is the most important town on
the south side Of the island.
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Of a critical nature. posi- bly, creating
fresh difficulties"
THE PRESIDENT REFUSED.

Dons Requested That Porto Rico he Left
to spaih.
LONDON, Aug. S.-The Madrid CORE.
spondent Of The Times says:
All the best authorities agree that
the government has decided to accept
the American conditions. The Amer.
ican reply to Spain's request for ex.
plantations reached Madrid Friday
evening. The text is not divulged, but
1t is known that it brought little con.
ISOLATION.
President Mckinley turned deaf
ear to the suggestion that Porto Rico
might be left to Spain and compensa.
tion sought elsewhere. Regarding the
Philippines the reply was not alto.
gether satisfactory, but it was of such
. nature that there was no longer any
necessity for postponing decision on
the main question.
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MORE TROOPS EMBARK.

Transports Miami, Mattawan sAd Vigil.
anca Leave Santiago.
SANTIAGO, Aug. 8.-The transports
Miami. Mattawan and Vigilancia,
loaded with United States troops,
sailed for the United States during the
afternoon. Tho transport Grand
Duchess will leave with 7a2 officers and
men Of the Thirteenth infantry and
six companies of tho Seventy.first New
York. aggregating 458 officers and men.
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MARIA TERESA FLoATEo.

Will Soon Start for Norfolk Under Her
Own Steam.
NORFOLK, Va, Aug. THE Merritt
Wrecking company has received ad.
vices from Santiago that makes it cer.
tain that the Infanta Maria Teresa ia
now floating and is found to be in
fairly good condition as to her ma
chinery and boilers. She will shortly
depart for Norfolk under her own
steam.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-08-12
COLONEL SAN MARTIN SHOT.

Spanish CommapdsF at PoDeo Courtmsr.
tialsd for Not Resisting.
MADRID, Aug. 6.-An official report
from San Juan de Porto Rico says that
Colonel de San Martin, who was in
command Of tho Spanish garrison at
Ponce, has been courtmartialed and
shot for abandoning the place without
resistance. Lieutenant Colonel Puis,
the second in command. committed
suicide. =.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-08-12

Canadians to Vote 81 Prshabitisp.
O1TAwA, Ont, Aug. 8.-The Official
Gazette contains proclamation an.
nouncing the voting on the plebiscite
for prohibition will take place on Sept.
20, and the writs, which are dated Aug.
s. will be returnable on Nov. 3.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-08-12
SPANISH LOSS SEVENTEEN.

OmciaI Report From MadFid Of the Cap
turs Of Guyana.
MADRID, Aug. San Official dis.
patch from Porto Rico says the Amer.
leans have seized the custom house in
the village Of Farjardo, which place
was without garrison.
All American column, the dispatch
slso says, supported by artillery ad.
vanced on Guyana. The Spaniards
made brave defense but were forced
to withdraw to Alturas. Seventeen of
the Spaniards were killed.
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Eighth Illi.ols Msv.a.

SPRINGFIELD. Ills. Aug. 9.-The
first section Of the trains bearing the
Eighth regiment, Illinois volunteer
infantry, eolored, left here at o'clock.
The others followed Immediately.