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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-08-13
CoAMo, PORTO RICO, CAPTURED
The Town and Garrison Surrendered, Az
ter a Slight Show of Resistance,
to Our Troops.

COAMo, Porto Rico, Aug. Q, II H.,
via st. Thomas, ID. W. l., Aug. 10
Gen. Wilson took the town of Coamo
this morning with 4 loss of only
seven men wounded, all members of
the Sixteenth Pennsylvania regiment.
The Americans captured $50 prison
ers, practically the whole force of the
Spaniards except the cavalry.
The Capture Was Neatly PIanued.
The capture of the town and garri.
son was neatly planned and splendidly
executed The Sixteenth Pennsylvania
volunteers moved to Il point off the
north of the town last night and by
a forced march of eight miles across
the mountains arrived at the real of
the town about seven o'clock this morn.
ing, just in time to cut off the enemy's
retreat.
All Placed Ready for Action.
At daylight the Third Wisconsin and
TroopC(Ncw York; moved by the right
flank, and the artillery, supported by
the Second Wisconsin, advanced in the
center. The Fourth cavalry DOL up d
position from which it could gaIlop tC
the field and sweep the valley into the
town.
Fired "a Few Shots and Then Fled.
At seven o'clock fire was opened upon
the ~blockhousc, which was hammered
with shell and shrapnel. The Span.
iards replied with Il few shots from
their Mausers and then fled. The
blockhouse was soon ablaze and the
artillery fire in front ceased at 7:45 a. IN.
Ran Straight Into the Arms of Col. HUI
InG's Cavalry.
Almost Immediately volley firing was
heard in the rear of the town. The
Spaniards, in seeking to escape, ran
straight into the arms of Col. Huling's
regiment, posted on the hills command.
ing the road. The enemy sought pro-
lection in trenches, but they could not
withstand the deadly fire. With their
commander and two captains killed
they were compelled to surrender.
Not Prepared TO Make n Strong Resistance.
A troop of 50 Spanish cavalry escaped
through the mountains, our cavalry
being unable to pursue them.
The Spaniards had destroyed the
stone bridge across the River Coamo
leading into the town, but it was evil
dent that they were not prepared to
make a strong resistance, as no artil-
lery was posted there.
Gen. Wilson immediately after taking
the town pushed the Wisconsin troops
a mile out beyond, where they will
camp for the night.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-08-13

Henry Miller, the well-known ranch
er. was busily engaged in counting a
big herd of cattle as they were driven
by him, when an acquaintance ap-
preached with the greeting:
Hello. Henry!"
Miller kept on counting, not daring
to turn his head for fear of losing his
count.
Hello, Henry" repeated his ac-
quaintance, thinking he had not been
heard.
Still Miller kept on with his count.
Say, Miller, you needn't be so stuck
up because you are worth a few dol
lars" remarked his friend, angrily. II
knew you when you were peddling sau-
sages on the street"
The ranchcr had just completed his
rount, and, turning on his acquaint-
anoe, said:
Yes, by tam, und if l don't have got
any more sense as you | pc selling sau-
saSes yet."-San Francisco Post.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-08-13
She Scored That Time.

"What's that?' said the old gentleman as
he entered while the eldest daughter was
saying things contidentially to her mother.
"Bess was just telling me that the young
man that visited the Broketons last sum.
mer has written her, and that he sent love
and kisses"
He did, did he? The ~impudent puppy.
Write him and squelch him at once, or
you re no daughter of mine. Let him know
so there is no possible chance of miSunder-
standing that you have the utmost resent.
ment for such conduct, and if he ever comes
here again III kick him out of the house"
We'll, did You attend to that matter,
Bess:'' asked the old gentleman at break.
fast next morning.
YES"
Good. What did you say?"
81 told him distinctly that If he didn't
know any better than to send such things
in a letter. instead of bringing them in per,
son, | would have to forego the pleasure of
his acquaintance"
For the next FIVE minutes the family were
terrOr-stricken under a cko1viction that the
head of the household had burst a blood
vessel.-Stray Stories.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-08-13
THE CORN HARVEST.
How to Rig Up n Cutter Which Does
Very Effective Work on the
Average Farm Field.

Any ingenious farmer can rig up a
sled with knives set oblique to the run
ners, so that when drawn between
rows of corn The cutting may be done
with horse power. This plan is far
better than the old hand cutter, but
not up to the patented corn cutters,
each of which do the work of Is men.
Runners (a) are 5 feet of 2 by 12-inch
plank. Width of sled 2 feet 10 inches.
Knives (b) are rs inches long, made Of
blades of an old stalk cutter, very
sharp, slant slightly upward to make
a slanting cut; their front end is fas-
tened firmly to the sled by 4 wood
screw; the back end, IS inches from
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-08-13
TWO A R MANAGERS,
A Bona Eide Case from Which Scores
of Land Owners Can Draw n
Valuable Lesson.

The following case illustrates the
difference between good and bad man
agement on the same place: \ farm
contained about 500 acres. The man.
nger was a good local farm foreman.
He carried about 30 brood sows to pro-
duce pigs TO be sold as "roasters" in
the city. The sows lived in close con-
finement, became uneasy. ate their
pigs and there were no sales. Hay
was grown in connection with some
rorn, oats and potatoes. The man.
ager worked at anything and every
thing, while his men Hoped along to
suit themselves. This management
continued for three or four years;
then an energetic superintendent took
hold. He released the brood sows. cut
down the feed and got them into a
healthy conditions; purchased a lot of
sheep for early lambs. raised a guam
tity of roots for the sheep and horses,
potatoes in quantities for early mar
ket, and made other changes of i'm
portance. Tie first manager received
$40 per month and found, and went be-
hind $4,000 to $4,000 a year; the new
manager received $1,000 per annum
and found. and made the place self.
supporting. Both men we're honest,
faithful and Industrious. but fitted for
different positions. Troy On. "
Times
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-08-13
Paying His Way.

Yes" said the dark-browed gambler,
I'm going to invade the Klondike re-
gion empty handed, as it were. No cash,
no food, nc extra clothing"
Hang it all, man, how do you ex-
pect to keep the pot boiling?"
The knight of the green table looked
at the questioner with a sly wink.
with chips" he sententiously an
swered, as he drew forth his poker out.
Gt.-St. Louis Republic.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-08-13
Green Material for Hens.

Il the hens run on a clover field il
will be all they will need while the
weather is warm. White clover is bet
ter than the red, because it is short
err and car be more easily eaten; but
any kind of grass may be utilized. A
lawn that is frequently moved is the
proper place for chicks, as they will
incur Jess liability of becoming vet
when there is a heavy dew or rain,
which may be very injurious to all
young poultEy.-Farm and Firesida
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-08-13
Polished CcuuIoid Surfac..

To obviate the rough or dull surface
resulting from coating paper, wood,
etc, with fluid celluloid, the objects,
before or after mounting, are brought
into contact, in a heated condition and
under high pressure, with highly-pol,
ished metal surfaces. the celluloid coat
ing being softened and pressed closely
againss the polished surface and al
lowed to remain under pressure until
cool.-Scientific American.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-08-13
Too Strong to Work.

Old residents tell a story about an
Indian who. on beng presented with
an oid-fashioned heavy cast-iron stove,
which he thought could be sold at a
foundry. packed it on his squsw's
back to be transported thither. he ear
rying their child and marching beside
her. Soon he became tired of the child
and showed it into the stove on his
wifc's back. and then continued his way
% the foundry.-Portland OregopIan.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-08-13

A powder to be shaken into the shoes. At
this season your feet feel swollen, nervous
and hot, and get tired easily. If you have
smarting feet or tight shoes, Try Aliens
oot-Ease. 1t cools the feet and makes walk
ing easy. Cures swollen and sweating feet,
blisters and ~callous spots. Relieves cornsand
hunions of all pain and gives rest and comfort.
Try it to-day. Sold by all druggists and shoe
stores for 25c. Trial package FREE. Ad-
dress, Allen S. Olmsted. LIE Roy, n. Y.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-08-13

have covered themselves with glory during
the war. The GTmy and navy vest pocket
memorandum book, published by the
Northern Pacific, Is Il compact digeS; of in
formation relative to the naVieS and armies
of Spain and the United States at the be-
ginning of the war. 1t has a map of Cuba,
Illustrations of naval ships. glossary of
navy AMI army terms. translation of Span
ish words. etc. Send ten cents to ChaS. $.
Fee, General Passenger Agent, y. Z. K. R.,
ST. Paul, Mimi. for a copy.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-08-13
The Oldest XnInnfcer.

A New York State doctor, aged 100, vol.
unteered his services to the Presid mt re.
Gently, and expressed a desire to enter the
army as a surgeon. Even at his advanced
years he can read without glasses, and walk
10 to Is miles, a day. The Oldest standard
medicine is Hostetter's Stomach Bitters,
which has no equal for indigestion, dyspep,
STA, constipation, fevers and bad blood. 1t
strengthens, purifies and vitalizes. One bot.
tie does much good
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-08-13
AVoidin;; Risks,

Ciadys-Papa's going to give us a
:heck at the wedding instead of q pres
ant. Tom.
Tom-AlI right, we'll have the cere-
mony at high moo then instead of at
cur o'c.ocH.
"Why, what for. DEAR"
BANKS close at three.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-08-13

NEW YORK, Aug. "A dispatch to
the Herald from Ponce, via st. Thomas.
says:
zen. Miles invasion of the island of
Porto Rico is progressing in a highly
satisfactory manne Nothing has
aiken place to interfere with the plans
finally decided upon by Gen. Miles, and
the American troops are gaining adj
vanced ground every day.
Keeping the spaniards Guessing.
This plan of having the army march
upon San Juan from four directions is
regarded here as one of Gen. Miles
shrewdest movements. He has the
Spaniards in complete doubt, and has
assigned a large enough force under
each general to insure successful resist
ance against Spanish attacks.
At the same time by this plan Gen.
Miles speedily will have several thou
sand Spanish troops shut up in the vi
entity of Aibonito, unless the army
suddenly changes plans and hastens to
San Juan over the military road.
Ready to Advance on San Juan.
There will be a formidable American
force ready to advance upon the Porto
Rican capital when the troops under
Gen. Henry form Il junction with those
under Gen. Schwan at Arecibo. 1t is
probable that much of the artillery to
be used in the siege of San Juan will
be sent to Arecibo by transport, and
taken from there to San Juan by rail.
An Easy Task.
This will be a work easy of accom-
plishment, and Gen. Henry and Gen.
Schwan will be able to form 4 junction
with the other troops as soon as they
can march to the capital. No opposition
is expected by the American troops in
the execution of this plan. All of our
men are lighthearted. and there is plen-
ty of good food for all. The forage for
the horses is superb.
Gen. Miles Keeping Watch OF Details.
Gen. Miles is giving his personal at
tention to the management of the de-
tails of the campaign. He intends to
press forward TO San Juan, regardless
of the peace negotiations, until orders
come from Washington for hOstilities
to cease.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-08-13
A Matter of Words,

"What a pushing fellow that young Mig
ley is. Six weeks ago he was a waiter in a
cheap restaurant. To-day he has a govern
ment Job that pays him 81, 900 a year"
Pushing. did you say? You've got the
wrong word. Pulling is what you mean
Chicago Evening News.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-08-13

SUIsUN, Cal, Aug. 1O.--F. Lulhing
has commenced shipping dried april
cots from this point to Germany. He
states that there is an increasing de-
mand in that country for all kinds OF
dried fruit. and he will make extern
sive shipments there this season. Four
carloads have already been forwarded
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-08-13
What Was Going On.

Mother-What was going on in the parlor
last night, MadEe?
Madge (shylv)-Only the engagement
ring, ma.-Stray Stories.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-08-13
Immediate Reconciliation.

She-You know you married me, John
Henry, to get into good society.
He thavlng stopped to count five)-Of
course | did, dear. And | got into it, too
your society.-Chicago Tribune.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-08-13
Renominated for Congress.

SPRING GREEN, Wis, Aug. 16.-Con-
gresham Joseph w. Babcock was yes
terday renominated for congress by
the Third district republican ronven.
ton on the first formal ballot.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-08-13
PORTO RICO CAMPAIGN.
Gen. Miles, with -Four Advancing
Columns, is Keeping the
Spaniards Guessing.
GAINING ADVANCED GROUND EVERY DAY.

Inc American Troops Lighthearted, Hav-
Ing Plenty of Food, While the Forag.
for the Horses is Plentiful and Good
Gen. Miles Giving Personal Attention
to the Details.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-08-13

Fits stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use of DR.. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorcr. Free s. trial hottie &
treatise. DR.. Kline. 933 Arch St, Phila., Pa.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-08-13
Too True.

"It's a peculiar thing about BARRIERS"
unused the philosopher, that no sooner do
they scrape acquaintance with a man than
they Immediately proceed to cut Hmm.
Y. World.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-08-13

Air-castles are for very light housckeep-
ing.-L. \. W. Bulletin.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-08-13
To Cure n Cold In One DIV

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-12-10
ANTIQUE cosuSpRuM.
'A'"''fiAii q Commission Is Investigating the
capital aud Labor Problem.

Warrington, Dee. a.-Tho Industrial
9Sinm.sslon has been engaged Az n body
eullhk the greater part ~ the week In
9nsurflng che plans NJ proceeding
lh lhe work before n. which have
80 prepared by the various ruD-com-
blweH appointed On tho questions In
.-li These plans cover the four im-
,,'Aht branches of the world-agrlcui-
~, mining, manufactures and trans
.o't~lpn' ana the hub-committeea have
A., A., Sinpletcd their work ~ far ~ they
s,,,, ane ~ such 10 do 80, II was natur-
~ round upon comparison that some
~ we plans overlnpped. and n general
,s,ni..oNnlmittec, consisting Of represer-
nh' OF each of the divisions. was APP
sn'eu 90 fevise the various syllabl, 10
'snt duplication.
- W. committee consists of Mr.. Harris
mo, vi agriculture; Mr.. North. 81
nine. 'A'l ureni Mr. l,ntchford, of NIL
ro,si md Mr.. Phillips. ~ Transports
IN h'n this work IN completed aud
er,.ul commission shall have finally
~ l ihe work OF It's representatives
sunuiNlsiuns will take up their as
rn'hla IN earnest.
doa,,. Expect frHt to consult such
IN wlehlary evidence az N 10 be had
,aahlngton. and viii then take such
eonsihony from individuals as may he
unon i"d necessary 60 throw light
M w general question OF Inquiry
'N'"'lph OF capital and labor.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-12-10
PURE roop AND DRINK
The Well Known
tea of the Pacific Coast is
.Sehilliec's Best.
Well-known for goodness
and money back if. YOU
don't like. it.

Havana 10 the Western railroad sta
non. Inc line ~ march will be- through
the Prado and Central park. These
troops viii be sem 10 Pinar del Rio
province. The troops viii remain On
board the Minncwaskn tonight.
Gen. Davis aud his stafr landed at
noon today and reported 90 Gen. wade.
lie bteakfaHted with Gen. Greene. Al
on bonfd are well. The hnggngr. stores
and mules win be- unlonded today
no objection has been made ~ far
by Gen. castellanos TO thc march
through the city. The plan at flrst was
to march tomorrow. but the Western
Hallway company has not rolling stock
enough 10 move the regiment. with tho
mule trains and baggage and stores lin
all Ninety.Hcven cnfioadH--lt one tlme:
- that the baggage and tcamsters will
be sent tomorrow ana thu regiment un
Sunday. Il u Intended that the FIRST
appearance NJ the United states Troops
In Havana shall have an impressive
moral effect upon the cubans
Today a number ~ spanish snldlcra
gathered In the vicinity VI San Jpac
wharf 10 get n look az their late adj
Nersaries. Friendly gestures Wcru made
on both sides. The apanlards CONF
mericd upon the large size NJ the
forty days ratlnnr. Camp sites have
been selected. but no work has been
done on them and the men viii hnI, t.
take their own camps.
Uniil furthe notice Gen. Davis will
exercise .he functions Of military EDy-
ornor ~ the province Of Pinar del Rio.
now completely evacuated. the oath
OF alleglance viii be administered To she
mayors VI ihe towns and other civic
officials. The existing authorities are
to b. continued with notifications 10
suit future conditions. Den. Davis has
had conference with Gen. Wade. who
acquainted him In part with the In.
r.rucii1ns the latter had received from
Washington.
The correspondent Of the Associated
Press called the attention % Gen. Davis
to the fact that he would mi Cuban
troops occupying Pinar del RIO city aud
nfked him wha; he should do. THE
authority " she United states must be-
recognized ~ paramount" he replied.
hut ! can see no reason why the Gu
ban troops may not Jcmain organized
A. militia companies. though naturally.
when thc necesai3y Tor thelr remaining
In arms shall have passed, suppose
they viii dishand. ! have no npprc-
honalon ~ trouble"
den. Davis said he dld not intend "a
dirafm the cuhana or 10 interfere with
ihrm unlefs nat should be neceFHtry
10 reserve order.
Capt. Helingr 81 ;he signal corps. re-
ported 80 the United states evacuation
commissioners today shat under orders
from the wa department; he would
inke charge NJ telegraph lines upon iho
SpaniHh retirement. The spanish com.
missi0nars. ON learning OF his aangn-
mgni. Issued orders that he be- given
every opportunity 90 famllllrlzc him
self with the lines.
The United States evacuation com
D rsaNH o. !.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-12-10

Inspector General Of the Army Praises
Everything In sight.

Washington. Dec. a.-Thc annual re-
port OF fhc Inspector general uf the
army made public tonight, IN some
what unique. the cyigcncicn ~ the war
having scattered the officers " the bu-
rcnu from their regular duties - the
command NJ troops In the Held ana re-
duccd the number ~ inspections cons'd-
crahly, AZ the same time, the war
brought out results In the branch uf the
service devoted 10 military instructions
IN civil schools and colleges, ANA makes
the basis for some Interesting recon-
mcndaii0na In this line. The Inspector
general pays "a marked compliment 70
the personnel ~ his department, as
well M O. the other branches ~ the
government under whose direction ihr
war WAS successfully prosecuted, with
the following compliment 10 the frcrl-
dent:
"The indomltabe energy, the per.
petunl military precision. the care and
pninstnklng that was demonstrated.
from the white House down ~ the
Loading wharf. through every branch
and desk of the war department, 70 the
final exit ~ an organized command "
every arm ana carps of the service
upon foreign shores. deserve rcoosni-
ton"
lie emphasizes strongly ghc need of
periodical military mancuvefH ana eN-
detrimental mobilization, IN Insure the
health and safety 81 the troops IN ar-
tual service. n this II omitted. he de-
clnrcs. the most lavish expenditure,
with the best intentions and most un-
firing energy, as a substitute tor ptac-
teal skin IN but a poor mnkeHhiu.
one of the most interesting features
Of the report IL that upon military c0l-
leges. Except Tor the interruption ui
military instruction By the withdrawal
~ regular army instructors. during the
war 1900 students are being annually
trained In practical and theoretical
military service IN private and public
/ schools and colleges. The presidents ui
| f1rty-siX of these colleges, whose mill.
! nry departments numbered 400 stu
dents, reported that ewrnty -nlnc NJ
th-ii rehuinr stuhentH and flfty-nlne
| alumni had been commissioned In the
regular army, and lhi students ana 200
alumni In the volunteer army "A total
| of IA officers, Or enough for about
twelve regiments Further, 1883 stu
dents and ex-students Joined the army
AZ non commissioned Objects or prl-
Yates
Accepting these statistics ms fair
average. II would appear. says the re-
port, that the regular and volunteer
/ armies occurred from the students an.
nunlly Instructed by regular army OIL
GERS at The various colleges, enough of.
fcers f0g twcnty-four regiments. In
conclusion. ON this subject, the inapeo,
tor general says that some substantial
recognition should be accorded the stu.
dents who spend q large part OF thel.
school Inc IN military study and he
recommends the selection of some of
| the beat II these students Tor appoint
ment annually In tho army. Such a
| Motley, he Gays would benefit both this
atudon;s, the colleges ana the govern.
ment.