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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-20
RiibanS

The new Fringed Sashes for waist
ara neck are here, marked at less than
New "rS prices, therefore please an
prrciate the J. pr cent cunt offered
during the Opening.
F"' hle-faCe Satin Ribbons 1Is,,,'ii,-
TetaI.ed AT CSC. and soc. Only agc vard
Tor, 3-inch, usually Csc. They arc
maker seconds" but one tiny snot
l u; Z piece makes seconds" Of the en-
lee yard for the 3l-2 and finch Tar-
feta SILK Ribbons. in every latest
pam and fancy effects for hat and
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-20
Underwear Department.

We are indebted to Messrs. SiegeI
Brothers, Of New York. the fam6Is
makers Of ladies fine undergarments
.9r their entire sample lines. enabling
me uniform price OF G9c. See illusfral
tons. ~ 10 u d
lSC for the 25c. RicheIieu Ribbed
- Low Neck Vests. in pinks
b Li,I. lavender and white. Note the
silk lace trimming. ''i'
1gr for the 35c. vests made of
mixture Of Isle and silk. Souare
neck, silk ribbon trimming.
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y CUBAN CHAMPION DEAD.
Ex-Congressman YOodman Expires
In Madhouse.

Chicago. March congressman
Charles w WOOdman, who had been an
inmate of the insane asylum at EIgin
since last October. died at that institu-
ton yesterday
Mr.. Woodman championed the cause OF
free Cuba and won a reputation by
several speeches on behalf of the insur-
gents He had been In falling health
since his return from Congress in March.
1897. Worry over financial matters unset
tied his faculties. and his defeat for re-
election FASTENED the culmiCation of men.
tai disturbances and he wcs sent 20 the
asylum. He was fifty-four years old.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-20
Hosiery Department.

Fancy Hose, in plaids, Roman
stripes. and embroidered insteps. are
to be much worn this spring. though
fast black stockings viii still have
many admirers and wearers.
goo instead of Soc a pair for the
'J' German wand French Novelty
Hose, among which are the new eff
fects in plaids and stripes; also new
shades in plain colors. Some black
with instep embroidered in colored
silks.
=Qo of our celef rat d 35c. Fast Black
sJ' for box containing three pairs
Hose. with double soles, extra high
spliced heels 79c. instead of 81 box.
100 pair for the famous 15c. Hose.
fo' Those for children are black, in
sizes to 8: have double knees. Those
for ladies, in sizes to 10. are in black,
tans and grayS. Some boot patterns
Plain and ribbed
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On RAsEMENT FLOOR.


the Opening prices
ON BASEMENT FLOOR.
90 fQ tomorrow for the $3.50 DO
'pZ-fc nestle Refrigera tors, bearing
the reliable names of Cooper & Mckee.
Think of only SPAS for family size re-
frigerators. with zinc lined and gal
veniZed iron bottom. See them and
wonder more.
go for tomorrow for the s24S
I'U' Trunks. And marvel at g. Is.
Covered with heavy duck, strengthen
ed with hardwood Stats. iron bands,
and steel clamps And note the iron
bottom, brass lock, safety catches, in
side tray. and hat box.
0eo tomorrow for the Double Star
jus Oil Stoves, with four 4-inch
burners. Save time, trouble and
money.
QOo tomorrow for $3.50 Star Cur
CcO tain Stretcher. with easel, 7xl4
feet. The improved Star" that does
not sag at the center.
9So tomorrow for Garden Sets, con-
Zot sisting of solid steel hoe, rake
and spade. with vanished wood ham
dies. Only &C. for the steel trowelS
81 oi for the Gem" or Lightning
phi Ice Cream Freezer. Two-quart
size. You know the usual price.
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''OPENING.''
MONDAY, March D, 1889

The Spring seasons said begin Washington with
the Opening Palais Royal Tomorrow the day.
and your presencei requested The great building,
usual headquarters dress needs and house fur
nishings. Complimentary the practical
that will purse the window and interior decor
atoms shall eyen pleased wonder Monday please
The Paas
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Dress Trimmings.

tn Der cent deducted from the
amount OF your purchase in the T-i-,-
ming. Lace. and Embroidery DepeI.-
nents I'm addition the f0IloN-i-c
Specials with the cOmDnmeTjS
our lace importer:
-.oyard for Black silk ChantilIy
ZJC I.aces. :. > 6 and inches wide,
SO. to CSC values.
If. for various new spring style
ut Neilings. imported 10 retail at
sc Csc. and 75c. yard
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-20
On Second Floor.

Here are Table Linens, Towels. Bed
Linen-everything coming under the
name of Housekeeping Goods. Open
ing" prices for tomorrow are:
EQo for the usual sec. Crochet Bed
o0C Spreads, hemmed ready for use.
Full size, spring weight.
80 for sec quality and CSC for SIPS
% quality Crochet Spreads, in
Marseilles patterns.
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dc 0Q tomorrow instead OF 81. for
po'Jo measuring, cutting. making
and fitting slip covers 10 ordinary D
piece suite OF furniture. And we will
give you the very best striped linen.
loo tomorrow for the &c Opaque
lJ' Window Shades, 1x3 yards, com
plete. with all attachments Only 65c-
for best Handmade Shades with
Hartshorn rollers
Go go for all sizes in New White
'p-'V" Enamel and Brass Beds. $3.50
to $50 values at only $3.50.
Gl0Q for the usual $50 Beds. with
Pt'0o brass rail and knobs at head
and foot.
@I 90 for the usual 81 Woven Wire
'pi.o0 Springs in all sizes. 29S in
stead of $3.50 for Reversible Mattress
es in all sizes. S1-69 instead of 81 30 for
Feather Pillows, the pair weighing six
pounds.
de 90 for the $50 Box Couches.
pV'"o made to order. A useful piece
of furniture that answers more than
one purpose.
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Sailors TREATED BADLY
A British Sea Captain Charged
With Murder.
MOST KHUMAN CONDUCT

Suffering with scurvy and Black
eued with Bruises Caused by
Brutal Blows, tLe Crew Of an Eng
lish SHIP Conn lain Against Their
Commander.
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ParaSOl Department.

G9 Q2 tomorrow for choice of the
'po-Jo new s. Parasols-twenty-fiv
different styles to show you. All new.
Qoc for the $14S Gloria" Silk UNI
"Eo brellas. Tight-rolling. on steel
rods. Mems and ladies'.
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On Fourth Floor.

Worth your while to take elevator to
this floor if only TO leave your order
for our man to call and measure your
furniture for its Spring Summer
clothes
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HOusefurnishings.

The basement and fourth floors may
be out of the way. but they are filled
with Spring needs for the home. Note
the ..Opening" prices
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Messrs. Siegel Bro,
New York, sent them
with their compli-
ments. We pass them
on to you with ours.
They are sample gar
ments, worth up to
$3.50. Choice for 69c.
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WANTS TO BE LET ALONE.
Ambition Of the Average Filipino
Does Not Soar AIoft.

Ambition Of the Average Filipino
Does Not Soar AlOft.
MANILA, July 20 (via Hong Kong,
July O.-Conversation with very
considerable number of natives has
failed to disclose the existence of any
rerceptible anti American feeling
among the Filipinos. These people arc
apparently satisfied to accept annexa-
ton to the United States. Their prin-
cipal desire is for a peaceful existence,
with the minimum Of trouble. They,
however, earnestly wish the abolition
Of oppression incident to Spanish Of
fetal rapacity and the tyranny of the
religious bodies. The natives have no
objection to the church apart from
the orders of frlars. The Filipinos are
scarcely interested in any particular
form Of government, but only desire
to be left alone.
The rebels, who recently captured
Callocan, shelled the Spanish block
house at Maipago, where, after hav-
ing smashed the Spanish cannon, they
bayonetted twenty Spaniards.
German officials here explain that
the landing Of food at Manila recently
was a mere trif1e, and was for the re-
lief of German residents. 1t has now
been decided to discontinue this mode
of aiding the subjects of Germany at
Manila.
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ly changed my clothes, having been
travelling nearly all the time between
Dresden and Friedrichsruhe, as may
be noticed by my shabby velvet jack
et.''
He then declared that his patients
lungs, stomach and kidneys were
sound, in fact that his whole gigantic
frame was sound.
LAS YETI said DR.. Schweninger,
there is no ratification Of the blood
vessels, but the pains in his face and
legs worry him and shorten his Sleep"
DR.. Schweninger added to this:
with his extraordinary robust ma
ture, he may, excluding complications,
reach ninety"
During DR.. Schweninger' brief alb
sence, DIR. Crysander was in constant
attendance upon the patient. Although
Prince Bismarck was extremely low on
Wednesday, he so rallied on Thursday
that he was wheeled to the dinner ta
BILE to celebrate with his assembled
family the fifty-first anniversary Of his
wedding. He never for a moment be-
lieved himself in danger until the last
day. On Monday. he ordered some new
then conversed brilliantly on the topics
Of the day, discussing the trials and
sentence of M. lola and the peace ne
gotiations between Spain and the Unit
ed States. Count Won Rantzau, the
princes son-in-law, read to him from
newspaper an obituary notice of him
self, at which he was greatly amused.
He perused the papers daily, and this
was one reason why the family depre-
Gated the alarmist reports as to his
health.
FRENCH COMMENT.
The French papers generally dis
cussed his death. The Temps compared
his end with that of Gladstone's, re-
marking that, while the British states
man had failed in his policy and COM
promised his party, he died regretted
by all on account Of the grandeur Of
his moral influence, whereas Prince
Bismarck had been less useful and
would perish execrated by many, even
in Germany, and inquired grimly:
What sort of funeral will be given
him by the millions Of Socialists who
Continued on Ninth PaSe,
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WAR NEWS In BRIEF.

: Peace arrangements fastened by the
I Spanish government appointing M.
) Cambon minister extraordinary, and
authorizing him to act directly
I French minister springs surprise
5 by presenting credentials from the
{ Spanish government
! Concessions made to M. Cambon do
s not after the main points in the peace
terms named to Spain by America.
J Gen. Merritt arriUes at Manila and
assumes charge of the American forces
: there.
I. Admiral Dewey reports that Aguin-
s aldo is defiant, and intimates that the
I limited States may haUe to conquer the
: insurgents
: People of Ponce. Porto Rico, tOiid with
Joy oUer the arrival of the American
! troops.
Ponce men cheer the Stars and
: Stripes, Whiie the Uomen adorn them
SELVES as for tete, and glue hearty
}weioome to soldiers.
I GoU. Gen. Maeias appealed to by
Porto Rico friends to urge the Madrid
{ooUernment to yield to the Inevitable
without bioodshed.
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Gen. Merritt cannot determine as to his
future course.
More of the American troops are ex-
pected to arrive tomorrow
Nothing of the monitor Monterey and
the collier Brutus has been heard, and
1t is supposed the monitor is coaling
at Guam island.
The troops encamped at Paranaja
have not yet made a move, the condi-
ton of the country between the camp
and the outskirts of Manila being such,
on account Of the heavy rains that
have fallen, as to make it Impossible to.
advance. The insurgents are still &C
tive, but have accomplished nothing.
AGUINALDO DEFIANT.
WASHINGTON, July 30-A dispatch
received from Admiral Dewey an
nounces that Aguinaldo has assumed
bold attitude of defiance, and that 1t
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REAT GERMAN STATESMAN LIES
DEAD IN FRiEDRICHSRUHE
EATH SAID TO HAVE COME TO
HIM WITHOUT A STRUGGLE
yORLD WAS NOT PREPARED FOR
NEWS OF HIS DEMISE

'Ormer Chancellor of the German
Empire Had Been in Precnrious
Health for Many Days-His Iron
viii Did Not Forsake Him, and
He Remained Calm and Cheerful
to the Last--Pen Sketch of One
\ of the Most Remarkable Men of
the Century.
BERLIN, July S0-Prince Bismarck
i2Si shortly before IL o'clock tonight.
He passed away peacefully.
Details of the death Of Prince Bis
narck are obtained with difficulty. be-
cause OF the lateness of the hour the
ISOLATION of the castle, and the strenu-
1us endeavors of the attendants of the
family to prevent publicity being given
% what they consider private details.
The death Of the eX-chancellor comes
as 3 surprise to all Europe. Despite
the family's denials, there was an I'M
1ercurrent of apprehension when the
sinking of the prince was first an
nounced, inspired more by what the
family left unsaid than by any infor-
nation given. But, when the daily
bulletins chronicled improvements in
the princes condition, detailed his ex-
tensive bills of fare, and told of his
devotion to his pipe, the public accept
ed DR.. Schweninger's assertion when
he said there was no danger why Bis
marck should not reach the age of
ninety years.
The reports We're deemed to be re-
petition of the alarm that Prince Bis
marck was in eXtremis, which had
been often repeated in the past. All
the Saturday papers in Europe dis
missed Bismarck with a paragraph not
ing the improvement, while his condi-
ton was completely overshadowed in
the English papers by the condition
of the Prince of Wales knee.
1t appears that the ex-chancellor's
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TODAY'S BULLETIN.

Page.
Immediate Peace in Prospect.
Reply Sent to Spain.
Prince Bismarck Dead.
Merritt Assumes Control.
ACity Life in Porto Rico.
France Is Growing Friendly.
S-Twelfth in Sham Fight.
Shandrew's Seizure Serious.
Editorial.
Poetry of the Period.
55Petty Quarrels of Kings.
Financial Week Reviewed.
6-Regulat;on of Fishing.
Future of the Philippines.
Minneapolis Matters.
News OF the Northwest.
News of the Railroads.
e-Sporting News.
Saints Lose to Brewers.
Yachting at White Bear.
Gossip of the Prize Ring.
s-Bicycle of 1899.
10-Mr. Stevens Renominated.
At st. Paul Hotels.
Railway Clerks Picnic.
Sheep Farming Profitable.
11-Career of Lieut.. Dickinson.
12-Affairs of the Heart.
Mrs. Wilmerding's Sanity.
1S-The Queen of CANNES.
1ASocial News of St. Paul.
15-In Woman's Realm.
Literature of the Day.
l6-Life OF John Lind.
Markets.
17-Wants.
Today at the Churches.
18-Ride With Bolivian Mails.
The Man in the Caboose (Story).
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WILL FIGHT DESPERATELY.
Spaniards In San Juan Determined
Upon Resistance.

LONDON, July 31.-The Madrid cor
respondent Of the Sunday Times says:
kilograms from Porto Rico an
nounce that Capt. Gen. Macias has de-
cided to entrench San Juan. A ma
jority of his $4,000 men are spread over
the island in detachments They have
been ordered to defend themselves as
long as possible. and as last resort
to retreat to the capital.
'tIt is feared that the Americans will
easily secure San Juan, various OH
Gals reporting that the natives are
not likely to resist. The garrison OF
San Juan will fight heroically. They
are not hampered, as was the garrison
of Santiago, with lack of food and
ammunition, stores and supplies des-
tined for Cuba having accumulated
there"
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Gen. Charles H. King has been selected
to command the troops which sail on
the Scandal and Arizona.
Gen. Merritt's telegram, stating that
he would need all the troops originally
destined for the Manila expedition, has
revived the dropping hopes of the reg
imentS still here
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steamer Yuen Sang has arrived here.
She left Taelebam, island of Leyte.
Philippines, on July %, and Cebu, cap
ital Of the island of that name, on July
rs. She reports that Taelebam was
quiet, and that there were no signs Of
rebels At Cebu, however, the rebels
made raids periodically. The Span
iards, according to the reports Of the
Yuen Sang, are preparing defenses,
consisting Of trenches and bamboo OBJ
stacles. There is one small gunboat
at Cebu, which hides in the river di
rectly any warship is sighted.
One German warship, the name of
which is unknown, is cruising in the
neighborhood of Cebu. 1t is reported
that a Chinese steamer is supplying
the rebels with arms.
ONE RAY OF HOPE.
SAN FRANCISCO, July sO.-Brig.
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death was not precipitated by sudden
complications, but was rather the Gull
mination of chronic disease neuralgia
of the face and Inflammation Of the
> ins-which kept him in constant pain
that was borne with the iron fortitude
which might have been expected.
The beginning of the end dates from
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cisco in few days. There is no sick
ness among the frOons

cisco in a few days. There is no sick
ness among the troops.
1t is believed that Gov. Gen. Au-
gust will surrender, owing to the fact
that Admiral Camara's squadron has
returned to Spain. but the army Off
GERS desire to resist to the last, and
there is a prospect that peace will be
concluded prior to the capture of Ma
Mia by the Americans
About dozen small Spanish steam
ers have passed out recently under the
insurgent flag, ostensibly to go to Gen.
'Aguinaldo, but the suspicious of the
Americans are row aroused, and no
more of these craft will be allowed to
proceed.
BETTER HIDE.
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WASHINGTON, July 3O.-The navy
and war departments make the fol-
lowing public:
'Cavite, July 26.-Secretary of Navy: Mer-
rift arrived yesterday in Newport. The re-
mainder of the expedition is expected within
the next few days. Dewey
Hong Kong, July So.-Adjutant General,
United States Army, Washington: Cavite.
July 25.-Arrived today about II. Health of
commands good. Remainder of fleet about
four days in the rear All troops assigned
me will probably be needed. Merritt,
Major General COMMANDING"
Gen. Merritt's expedition included the
transports Ohio, City of Para, Indiana
and Morgan City, which left here June
81, carrying $500 officers and men, I'M
der Brig. Gen. Macarthur; the steamer
Valencia, which sailed on June 20, with
600 men, and transport Newport, which
sailed ON June 20, with 800 men, I'M
der the immediate command of Gen.
Merritt. Altogether there were 5000
officers and men in the third party. The
first expedition carried 2,5O1 men. and
the second carried 3,515 men, so that
Gen. Merritt now has under his COM
mand LOIS men.
MERRITT IN COMMAND.
MANILA, July 26 (via Hong Kong,
July 30).-Gen. Merritt assumed COM
mand Of the American forces immedi-
ately after he had reported to Admiral
Dewey. He has established headquar-
tiers at the Cavite arsenal. The New
port was escorted to an anchor near
the cruiser Charleston, by the gunboat
Concord, the crews Of the vessels of
the American fleet giving her a rous-
ing welcome.
At the close Of his official visit to
the Olympia, Admiral Dewey's flagship,
Gen. Merritt was officially recognized
by salute Of thirteen guns. Until
he shall have received the reports Of
the officers who have preceded him ami
familiarized himself with the situation,
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July 20, when the prince was confineL
to his bed. He had been several days
Frustrated, but no evidence Of his de-
cline reached the world. On Friday
DR.. Schweninger said:
For the past nine days have hard
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MANILA MAY SURRENDER.
Gov. Gen. August Restrained From
Captivating by His Army.

HONG KONG, July Shelters re-
ceived here from Cavite, under date of
July 26, state that the insurgents have
done nothing since their second repulse
at Malato, when the American troops
were held under arms through fear Of
an attack by the Spaniards. There are
now 1880 American soldiers within an
hour Of Manila, near Malato. Their
camp Is protected by trenches and
guns, and is covered by the guns Of
the cruiser Boston and the Callao, from
the sea.
The American transports, it is said,
will start on their return to San Fran
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Skaters Sick List Decreasing.

WASHINGTON July 3O.-The wnr department posts
the Johowing Santiago de Cuba July 49, uia Beymuda
Adutant General Washington Sanitary conditions for
July 49, Total sich 4279; total teUer cases, 94O6; new
cases fever $780, eUer restored to duty $780, DEATH
Private Michael NoGocks, First infantry cause ashenia
following maiarai fever
f--Shatter, Major General Commandnq
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would take large force from this
country to subdue the Insurgents.
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MERRITT ASSUMES CHARGE
ANNOUNCEMENT OF HIS AR
RIVAL AT MANILA OFFICIAL

CabIegram Received From Admiral
Dewey and the Governor General
of the PhiIippines-Arri of
Monitor Monterey AnxiOusly
Awaited--More Troops Expected
TOday-Aguinaldo Defiant.
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BETTER HIDE.

HONG KONG, July 31.-The British
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REPLY TO PEACE NOTE HANDED
M. cAMB0N YESTERDAY
PROBABLY NOW IN THE HANDS
OF MADRID AUTHORITIES
UNITED STATES WILL HOLM ,..x
lila AN INDEFINITE PERIOD

commission to Settle the Future ~
the Philippines AguinaIdo,s
Had Break in Defying Americans
VIII Likely Cut Him Out of Al,
consideration in the Adiustmant
or the Philippines Question
Porto Rico to BE Coded, Cuba to
BE Freed From the Spanish Yoke
-SDanfards Must Abandon Sow
ereisnty In West Indian Waters.
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SAN FRANCISCO. July so.-Brig.
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Continued on Ninth Page.
The record-union., 1898-11-27

for the enemy. The gallant Hawkins,
leader of Kent's advance brigade, i'm
patient to dash at San Juan block
house, which he declared that he could
take in the flank, passed up the road
to the front while the cavalry was
halted in the bed of the creek. Said
a cavalry officer: Hawkins was the
finest soldier there, and the cavalry
knew him WELL" All the older regular
officers are known to all the other Off
GERS and to the long service privates as
well, because promotion takes them
from one regiment to another. Hence,
although Skaters was a new army,
it was by no means an army of
strangers.
1t was about noon when the line of
the cavalry division was actually
formed for attack on the ridge in it's
front, the ground having been recon-
noitered and points for attack shown
to leaders of regiments and squadrons.
AS usual in such cases, the exact time
was not noted down, and perhaps the
term noon may be used to cover the
time between 12 and 1 o'clock. An Off
Ger of the First Cavalry said it took
three hours to pass down the road
from Ell Poso to "Helps Crossing" and
that the march began at $50. About
one and one-half hours seem to have
been passed in the bed of the creek
by some Of the cavalry, perhaps by
ALL
1t should be remembered that this
was midday, and a tropical midday at
that. The soldiers, when inactive
could barely keep their feet. They
were in a valley without a breath OF
air. They were wet, some to the
knees and some to the waist, from
wading in the streams. For more than
an hour they had seen the dead and
wounded brought into the angle, vic
TINS of the Spanish marksmen in front
of them on the crest of the ridge. II
was this time, if at all, that the gen
eral impulse to charge the hill swept
down the line. Regiments, battalions
and companies had been formed to at
tack Full directions had been given
with the exception of the word "go.
1t is said that just then a volunteer