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The Meeker herald., 1898-08-06

anger is on every face. Four strands
OF barb wire surely never fenced in So
much gloom before.
Not all of the prisoners can pass the
time as they please within the inclos-
ure. Woe 10 the vnnquished! They
must work. Fifty of them. divided in
10 sullen squads of ten, each squad
guarded by Two vigilant privates with
ioaueu rifles, are policing the village.
win rakes and shovels they are gath
erlnS up the decaying refuse that the
liNiu land crabs have proved unequal
TO, rakln@ and scraping the foul ac-
cumulation of years of Cuban neglect
INTO loathsome heaps. presently to be
burned, with stencil indescribable
and abominable.
The CubdnS, when requested to per-
form some light and agreeable task
Tor the accommodation or assistance
of their American saviors, often re-
spond with more or less hauteur that
they are not servants, portcrs or hos
pital attendants, rs the case may be.
but fighters. 1t is generally admitted
by our men that the Spaniards are
fighters-iR their poor, weak way-So
that it is quite likely that they object
to becoming scavcngers. Spanish pride
being no less than Cuban pride. This
may account for the gloom.
However, the work is a necessity,
and If the Spanish prisoners We're not
available it is certain that the Cuban
Fighter could not he induced to un-
dertakc 1.-THE would sooner have vel
low fevcr-so that the task would
devolvc upon Private Thomas Ameri-
canus. Moreover. it is more disagree
able than arduous. and though it may
hurt Castilian pride Il little it raises
no bliSters.
Then there is the all-compensating
ration-the full ration as issued to the
American soldicr-corned beef. bacon,
hard tack, sugar and coffee to re
plction or to something very near 1t.
Small wonder that the half-starved
wretches declined to be exchanged.
The presence of the Spanish in this
particular situation is evidently Il
source of high qualification to the in
surgent soldiery though it is evident
that they do not approve of The con
sidcration with which the prisoners
are treated. They are not allowed by
the guards to approach the inclosure
or to annoy the former opprcssors in
any way that can be prevented. but
they make the most of their privilege
of gazing from aiar. 1t is huge joke
for these black men.
Back of the inclosure and halfway
up the hillside n blockhousc has been
converted into a hospital for the Span
ish wounded. There are seven of them
in there now under the personal charge
of DR. Lesser. who pours carDoliZed
balm and sterilizcd oil into their hurts
ing to witness the expression of sur
prise and gratitude on their wasted
and pain-drawn faces when they real
izc for the first time that they are not
going to he slaughtered, but cared for
with skill and Kindness. on the whole
they are more cheerful in the block
house than in the inclosurc below
which is to say they are occasionally
cheerful.
The Meeker herald., 1898-08-06
CAUSE FOR ALARM.
How. badness begins.
How to prevent it.

hair, and gives ar abundant and glossy
growth. Those who are thfeatened with
approaching badness Will De interested
in the following voluntary statement,
made by Alderman 5. J. Green, ci Spencer.
Iowa. He writes:
About four months ago, my nair com.
menced falling out 80 rapidly that !
Dr. AYERS Hair vigor by druggist,
resolved to try this preparation. have
been now using it for three months and
am much h gratifed to find that my hair has
ceased falling out and also that hair which
had been turning gray for the past hve
years has been restored 10 us Original
color, dark brown. It gives me much
pleasure to recommend this dressing
5. J. GREEN, Alderman. Spencer Iowa.
Those who are interested in preserving
and bcautifying the hair Will DO wei TO
send for DIR. Ayers Curebook, a story Of
cures told by the cured. This book OF 100
pages is sent free, on request, by the j. Z
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The Meeker herald., 1898-08-06
GLOOMY PRISONERS.
CAPTIVE sPANIARDs AT sisoN-
Many were Glad to he Captured In Order
to Get Square Meai-They Arc Made
to Work . Little.

A correspondent of the Chicago Rec
ord, writing from Siboney before the
capture of Santiago, gives the follow
ing description of the Spanish prison
ers:
There are $50 ut least of the late
defenders of Santiago huddled up
within a four-strand barb-wire inclos-
ure few hundred yards from the hos
pital. and the number is increasing
hourly. They are beginning to come in
voluntarily now, some who were taken
in the attacks on Ell Caney and who
were exchanged escaping from their
own lines and seeking captivity as 9th
er men might seek freedom. Captivity
means to them safety and three meals
day, whereas within the city or in
its defensive trenches they might get
one meal and they might not, willie if
they take to the woods there the Gu
bans await them cheerfully anxious to
carve them into little pieces.
They are little men and 1.-the for the
most part, these Spanish prisoners,
with closely cropped hair and skins
varying from light olive tint to a jet
black, for there are many negroes
among them. Their hats are of coarse
straw ornamented by Il dngy cock
ade of red and yellow, and their uni
form consists of n blue and white
striped blouse and trousers of light
cotton material. Many of them are
without shoes. and their uniforms are
generally ragged and dirty.
A company of the Thlrty-third Mich
igan is keeping watch and ward over
them, but their task seems to be an
4 I,nl t,.f..
silly as they pace to and fro There
may be some in the louuging hopeless
looking crowd who would like to make
bold dash for liberty, but it is
doubtful if there are.
They seem to regnyd the stalwart
proportions of the Michigan men with
simple wonder. 1T is 10 marvel that
you succeed" they tell them; you are
so big" So. too, they compare the
American horses with the little fox
terriers their own cavalry bestride.
and again they find justification for
their position.
Generally the prisoners seem CON
tent to lie basking in the sun, though
that is hardly matter of choice, for
there Is no shade in their 100 feet
square of space for them TO lie in.
Some of them are stretched out on
their backs, their hats tilted over their
eyes, sleeping so soundly that the long
bodied, agile ants, scurrying and dodg-
ing about over their faces, hardly
make the muscles twitch.
One or two groups have packs of
cards--quaint, gayly painted paste
boards of unrecognizablc suits, with
full length figures in buggy breeches
and flowing gowns for the pictures
They play for coffee beans. and some
of the lucky gamblers have won
enough for abrewing-vcritable pots"
but there are apparently no funny
situations in the game and no exulta-
ton over winning. There are little
circles standing or lounging about as
they talk, and their conversations or
discussions are usually animated
aercely SO at times-and there Is
abundance of vehement gesticulation
but there is never laugh.
Moodiness, melancholy, despair or
The Meeker herald., 1898-08-06

Every person, male or female, shrinks
from badness. 1t adds to the appearance
of age and is serious discomioft The
cases are rare when the falling out Of the
hair may not be stopped, aud new and
healthy growth OF the hair promoted The
hair grows in the scalp like a plant in the
soil. II a plant fourishes, 1t must have
constant attention; it must be watered
regularly and find its food IN the soil
where il is rooted. It's so with the hair.
Neglect is usually the beginning Of bald
ness. Dandruh is allowed to thicken on
the scalp. The hair beg gins to loosen. The
scalp loses its vitality. The hair, Insult
fcien,ly nourished. begins to fade and to
fall. The instant need in such a case is
some practical preparation which, sup
plying the needed nourishment to the
scalp, will feed the hair, give it strength,
and so produce strong and healthy
growth. All this is done by DR.. Ayers
Hair Vigor. the most practical and valua-
hie preparation for the hair that can be
obtained 1t tones up the scalp, does away
with dandrutt, stops the hair from falling,
restores the original color to gray OF faded
The Meeker herald., 1898-08-06

Among other supplies shipped to the
army in Cuba by the returning trans
ports are 1900 whistles, such as are
used by the police for scouting parties.
Two or three of the Rough Riders
who had been policemen in New York
Washington and elsewhere happened
to carry their whistles with them. and
they proved so useful to scouts and
skirmishers in giving signals that it
is proposed to issue them to all non
commissioned officers.
The Meeker herald., 1898-08-06
Tim 0l,Ieat Volunteer.

A New York state doctor, aged 100,
volunteered his services to the Presi-
dent recently as an army surgeon. At
his advanced years he can read with
out glasses, and walk ten miles n day.
i he Oldest standard medicine is Hos
letters Stomach Bitters, which has
no equal for indigestion, dyspepsia
and constipation. One bottle does
much good.
The Meeker herald., 1898-08-06
Neglected the PRECAUTIONS.

A soldier writing from before Santiago
says: "of all tho precautions advised be
fore we started for Cuba, could follow
In wadinE the stream i was unable to put
on dry clothes again. In fact, for seventy
two hours We were under fire without
sleep and thirty-six hours without water
or food Of any kind Bacon and hard
bread are line. ! sleep ON the side of san
Juan hill in a ditch. so | won't roll out.
| have 4 rain coat. blanket and shelter
The Meeker herald., 1898-08-06
Wheat 40 Cents n Bushcl.

How to grow wheat with big profit at 40
cents and samples of Salzer's Red Cross (eo
Bushels per acre Winter Wheat, Rye, Oats,
Clovers, etc. with Farm Seed Catalogue
for cents pVstnge. JOHN a. SALZEI.
SEED co, Lacrosse, Wis. w.n.u.
The Meeker herald., 1898-08-06

81 wonder why it is that meetings of the
unemployed are always called on Sun
day?' That is SO the men who attend
will not be forced to lose day from their
work
The Meeker herald., 1898-08-06

What made you give that blind man n
plugged niCkrI2' People will take II
from him when they wouldn't from me-
The Meeker herald., 1898-08-06

FITS Permanently Cured. .>ohts nervousness afte
frst day OF Dr. klnc's Great Nerve Restorer
send for FREE $500 triai bottle and treats
The Meeker herald., 1898-08-06

"Do you understand women?" Yes.
understand them well enough to know
that | can't understand them at all
The Meeker herald., 1898-08-06

! shall recommend Piso's Cure for Con
sumption far and wide-Nrs. Mulligan,
Plumsnad, Kent, England. Nov. s. 1898.
The Meeker herald., 1898-08-06

''Is your wifi rapid reader?" "fes
MESS | am waiting for the paper
The Meeker herald., 1898-08-06

A bath with COSMO BUTTERMILK
SOAP, exquisitely scented, is soothing and
beneficial. Sold everywhere.
The Meeker herald., 1898-08-06

what is that large item you have
charged up to the union?" That's car
fare for the walking delegate
The Meeker herald., 1898-08-06

COSMO BUTTERMILK TOILET SOAr
makes the skin soft, white and healthy.
Sold every where.
The Meeker herald., 1898-08-06

Paris has an official rat catcher who has,
during the last thirty-tive years, caught
about half a million of these animals.
The Meeker herald., 1898-08-06

MOLLY. 7 would rather play golf than
eat. Wouldn't you?" well. I'll file an
exception in favor of ice cream"
The Meeker herald., 1898-08-06

when ! get off joke I never smile
'What is your reAson?' If nobody sees
the point | can prove an alibi.
The Meeker herald., 1898-08-06

Manufactures are taxed much higher in
Italy than in Germany. Belgium and Eng
land
The Meeker herald., 1898-08-06

'ToE-GUM CURES CORNS
Or money back. iJc at all druggists.
The Meeker herald., 1898-08-06

Mrs. Win-iaw's Soothing syrup
For children the gums reduces imam
mncn allAys pain, wind collie. 25 cents bottle
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-04
MANCHESTER CITY IN A GALE.
Steamship Was in Imminent Danger o

Steamship Was in Imminent Danger of
 Going Ashore in Pentland Firth.
 London, Nov 3.-Tha steamship Man. chester City, from Montreal, which was reported anchored in Sinclatr's Bay dis abled on Tuesday, has been lowed into Cromarty.
 The Manchester City's captain reports that the vessels quadrant and steering gear were completely wrecked by the heavy gale which ragged in Pentland Firth on Monday, and the ship was in imminent danger of going ashore. Both anchors were let go, and these held un- til the tide turned, when all the cables parted.
 The ship was then manoeuvred through the firth into the North Sea. Her main engines and rudder being useless, three lifeboats attended the ship in case their services might be needed.
 Eventually the engines were got into shape so that the ship steamed slowly, steering for twenty y-eight hours with steel hawsers and assisted by a steam fishing boat.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-04
sSThere is no Kodak
 but the Eastman Kodak"
 1898 KODAKS
 For sale by The Arthur II. Barnes Co. n"gnsm nrSs stor., l59 Church St.
PROFESSOR wINCHEsTER's LEG
 TURF.

TURF.
 The second lecture of the series being given by Professor c, T. Winchester of Wesleyan university In the course un- der the auspices of the New Haven University Extension center was deliv- cred in Warner hall Wednesday night. There was a very large attendance, at least five hundred being present. Pro- lessor Winchester's course is on the subject Some Victorian Writers" and he Wednesday night spoke of Thomas Carlyle his early work and after 1853. He characterized Carlyle as being one of the most vivid word painters which the world has ever known and in the art of making the dim past seem as though the present far eXcelled any writer known. What Carlyle did can- not be done any better for his work was as near perfection as can be. His equal would indeed be hard to find. He always painted scenes and incidents with ruthless fidelity and spent much time and labor in securing the materi- als with which to work. He belonged to Cne ldDOIInS CldSS anu WpS liluEll lH- terested in their condition in life. He always wanted reform in the political and social world, but when asked his opinion as to the kind of reform needed he was prone to express it and oftimes flatly refused. He lived during the time of the greatest activity ever known in the British parliament. when the fla nous corn laws were repealed and a dozen other equally important matters acted on.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-04
Polls yvonaerlandTheater.

The Courier reporter who visited the Wonderland last evening found big and highly pleased audience present. The show was excellent, especially the star acts, which are "A Passing Fancy" by Miss Lillian Buckhart, and company, and "The Dramatic Agent by Watson and Hutchins assisted by Ed Edwards. Johnnie Carroll, the great Irish comedian, and lot more clever people completed the bill. Among the real good acts were the Pantzer Trio, Cyr and Hill, Rice Brothers, Cor coran and Hastings, the Dwyers and the Helstons. Next week Manager Poli said would see a double feature bill, presenting for one feature a specially imported act that has never been seen here, the Three Sisters Merkel. These pretty girls are the daintiest and high est salaried equilibrists on the conti- nent. Another feature will be a fun maker called "A Telephone Boy,'' which will be presented by Crimmins and Gore. The other bookings are first class. Prices 10c and zoe; ladies in the afternoon, 10c. Bikes checked free.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-04

spect. Every member of the cast was deserving of a special notice for their painstaking and clever. work. The same opera will be repeated for the matinee performance to-day on which occasion a souvenir will be presented to every person in attendance. To- night might well be termed the event of the engagement as the programme will consist of double bill. H. M. s. Pinafore, that time tried and always popular favorite, will be presented with an exceptionally strong cast, and will be followed with Pietro Mascagni's sub lime opera "Cavalleria Rusticana." The latter opera will be presented with Marie Laurens as SantuZza and Jos. w. Smith as Torridu supported by the full strength of the company in the cast. The efforts of MT Waite's com- pany in this sublime opera have receiv- ed the highest praise from the public and musical critics in every city in which they have appeared.
 SOL SMITH RUSSELL.
 MT. Russelps impersonation of "Un- cle Dick" in Miss Morton's beautiful new comedy which will be seen at the Hyperion next Monday evening is remarkable for it's sincerity, it's unstudied pathos and unforced hu- nlor It is said MT. Russell has done nothing better during his long career on the stage Miss Morton's new play is sweet and wholesome as clover blos- som, bubbling over with delightful in terest and full of incident. MT. Russell is capitally supported by a large com- pany of artists, including such names as Florence Rockwell, Ethel Winthrop, Lila Converse, Fanny Addison Pitt, Will liam Farnum, Lionel Barrymore, etc. The sale of seats is now open. Prices 75c, s1 and $1.50
 "A WAR CORRESPONDENT
 Burr Mcintosh, who will appear in the new comedy "A War Correspon- dent" next Tuesday evening at the Hy- perion, secured during the last presi- dential election over 300 votes in the dramatic profession for President Me Kinley. When the republican league of Pennsylvania was first formed Mir Mcintosh was elected vice president from over 700 delegates. He was at that time president and captain of the famous "Six Footers' Republican club of Pittsburg, composed of 120 men all over six feet in height. As a college man, both as an athlete and socially, MT. Mcintosh is known to many men in the city. Sale of seats opens Satur- day. Prices 25c, soc, 75c and $1. ADA REHAN
 Miss Ada Rehan and Augustin Daly's company will be at the Hyperion next week presenting on Thursday evening and at the Saturday matinee "Cyrano | de Bergerac;" Friday evening "The | Country Girl'' and "Subtleties of Jeal- ousy" and on Saturday evening Tam l ing the Shrew" with Miss Rehan as l Katherine.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-04
SIR JOHN LuBBocKs PET WASP.

SIR JOHN LUBBOCK'S PET WASP.
 Perhaps the strangest pet ever kept by man was a wasp, which Sir John Lubbock caught in the Pyrenees and resolved to tame. He began by teach ing it to take it's meals on his hand, and although the tiny creature was at first shy of going through it's table d'hote on such an unusual festive board, in a very short space of time it grew to expect to be fe1 in that way, Sir John preserved this pet with the greatest cara. True, it stung him once, but then it had every excuse for doing so. Sir John was examining it on a railway journey, and, the door being open by ticket collector he unceremoniously stuffed it into a bot tie, and the outraged Spaniard, not feeling quite at home during the pro- cess, gave him a gentle reminder as to the proper way to treat a guest. The wasp was a pet in every sense of the word, and became so fond of it's own CT that it allowed itself to be stroked. It enjoyed civilization for just nine months, when it fell ill, and, although Sir John did all he could to prolong it's life it died Many wasps have been under Sir Johns observation, but he has never had such genuine pet as this one.-Chums.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-04
WILL CAUCUS TONIGHT.

Democrats of Common Council to Name
 Candidate for Enrolling Officer.
 A caucus of democratic members of the court of common council will be held tonight for the purpose of decid- ing upon candidate for enrolling of- ficer It was stated last night by lead ing democratic members of the com- mon council that John E. Doughan of the Sixth ward would probably be the caucus nominee. The selectmen ap- pointed Joseph Calm to the position, but it is now claimed that the select men did not have the power to ap- point and that it rests with the court of common council.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-04
HEART DISEA ASE.
Some Facts Regarding the Rapid Increase of Heart Troubles.
Do Not be Alarmed, But Look for the
 Cause.

Heart troubles, at least among Americans, are certainly increasing, and while this may be largely due to the excitement and worry of American business life, it is more often the re- suit of weak stomachs, of poor digest ion.
 Real, organic heart disease is incur able; but, not one case in a hundred of heart trouble is organic.
 The close relation between heart trouble and poor digestion is because both organs are controlled by branch es of the same great nerves, the Sym pathetic and Pneumogastric.
 In another way also the heart is affected by that form of poor digestion which causes gas and fermentation from half digested food; there is a feeling of oppression and heaviness in the chest caused by pressure of the distended stomach on the heart and lungs, interfering with their action; hence arises paIpitation and short breath.
 Poor digestion also poisons the blood, makes it thin and watery, which irritates and weakens the heart.
 
 heart trouble is to improve the digest ion and to insure the prompt assimi- lation of food.
 This can best be done by the regular use, after meals, of some safe, pleas ant and effective digestive preparation like Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, whict may be found at most drug stores, and which contain valuable, harmless di- gestive elements in pleasant, con- venfent form.
 It is safe to say that the regular, per- sistent use of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tab lets at meal time will cure any form of stomach trouble except cancer of the stomach.
 Full sized package of the tablets sold by druggists at 50 cents.
 Little book on stomach troubles mailed free. Address Stuart Go. Marshall, Mich.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-04
SOLDIERS NOT GUILTY.
Charged With All Sorts of Misc

Charged With All Sorts of Misde-
 meanors in Porto Rico.
 Washington, Nov. 3.-Some of the newspapers published in Porto iRco have been publishing articles bitterly critical of the conduct of the United States soldiers who have been sent to the island as a permanent garrison. The soldiers have been accused of all sorts of misdemeanors, or ruffianism, of petty larceny of the destruction of private property and in fact of every Ri ndof excess which might be charged against green troops in foreign coun- try. The charges reflected particular ly upon the volunteer regiments and were so general and earnest that Secre- tary Alger felt called upon to take formal notice of them. They are de- nied and declared to be without foun- dation by Major General Brooke, whose attention was called to the mat ter by cable.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-04

but do good to others and you cannot help being good to yourself. The Rt. Rev Peter Trimble Rowe, on "The Truth and the Way" He said that the church was the way lead- ing into God.
 Rt. Rev. Thomas F. Gailor, D. D., bishop of Tennessee, spoke on "The erfection of Human Life" He took as an example the life of Esther As ths requisites of the noblest living he first named responsibility. This, he said, was in some respects higher than duty. It was one of the things which served to distinguish man from the lower anil mals. Next comes a high purpose and last an unselfsh courage. At the afternoon meeting the follow ing programme was carried out: 800 p. m.-Reports of the Council.
 Sectional Reports.
 Stated speakers:-The Daughterhood
 Idea True Womanhood," Miss
 Ellen c. Camp, Philadelphia, Penn.
 How to Attain It." Mrs, George A..
 Alcott, Danielson, Conn. A telegram of greeting was received from the California diocese and one was sent to Bishop Williams of the Connecticut diocese. The programme for to-day is as follows:
 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4. 500 a. m.-Holy Communion. 800 a. m.-Morning Prayer, with an Ad-
 dress by the Rt. Rev. Leighton Cole
 man, D. D., LL.D., Bishop of Dela-
 ware
 10:15 a. m.-Conference, in Parish House.
 The Self,Denlal Week, and How to
 Keep It.'
 Rt. Rev Frederick R. Graves, D. D.,
 Bishop of Shanghai, will make an ad-
 dress on "A Daughter of the King as
 Missionary in China.'' HOO a. m.-Queston Box. 12:00 m.-Mid-day Prayer for Missions.
 Business and Election of Council Mem-
 bers.
 1:3O p; .m.-Luncheon-Young Mems Repub-
 lican Hall.