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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-08-16
The Camp is Unhealthy.
Camp Cuba Libre,

Near Jacksonville, Fla. August l..
Charles f.. Adams is dying and cannot
live through the night. lie is Il mem
hcr Of the Queen City guards, on whom
an operation was yesterday performed
for appendicitis by DR.. McDill, the sur
geon in charge Of the surgical ward OF
the division hospital. Ills father is cx-
pected here tomorrow from Erie, Pa.
There are ten happy Tar Heels in
camp to-day. They are tn" North Caro-
lima members of the hospital corps. rs
follows; George Nottingham, Sandy
McGcachy. Claude Weir and Fred
SharkIcy. of Raleigh: j. II. Munds, of
Wilmington: William Patterson, of
Chapel Hi: Henry &. Griffin. of Colds
horo: +. e. Walker, of AShevillc. and
- Williams, Of ReidSville. These
received their discharges this morning.
They will leave for home the first Of
next Wcek-alI except Griffin. who cE-
poets to r~c-cniist in the First North Caro-
lima regiment, as Il private.
Ms | stated in Il former dispatch. they
were Incorrectly enlisted in two particu-
lar. In the first place they should have
been sworn in for three years instead
Of two. In the second place it WAS rep
reScntcd To them that they would ~
made pharmacists; on arrival here they
were given the place of nurses with
prlVatC's pay.
On these two grounds they secured an
honorable discharge from the United
States service. They give Il very sorry
account Of the Division hospital and say
they would not for any consideration re
enter the hospital service.
The North Carolina band has within
the past few weeks shown remarkable
Improvement. II has been recruited up
to almost the full number ttwcrty-foulD,
and is practicing three hours daily. New
instruments are daily expected. having
hecn shipped on the 9TH. If they arrive
in time the band viii tomorrow night
give Il public concert III front Of lie
Windsor hotel in Jacksonville.
Mrs Thomas Il. Robertson and her
two daughters, Miss Bessie and Miss
Julia. are here on a visit to Captain
Robertson.
Colonel Cowlcs has about recovered
from his recent illness.
Heavy wind and rain storms visited
the camp yesterday and "wednesday. The
drainage of the grounds has been very
much improved. though it is not yet
what it ought to be. and is still un-
healthy. The rain yesterday was oua of
the heaviest that has faIico since the
troops have Iccn in camp here.
Two negroes have bccn Niiicd here
this week by soldiers. Though il is not
known definitely what troops committed
the homicide, it is said that The guilty
parties belong to- the Texts regiment.
Certainly their hatred Of the colorcl
man is something intense. aud if world
cause no surprise for them to Kill one
at any time. ~ man in my state
C.liI a r'aNar,. IlGt NIGHT 80 ,,nt aII-,-aJ
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-08-16
The CASE OF PORTO RICO
WILL BE UNDER \ MILITARY
GOVERNOR TEMPORARILY.
CONGRESS WILL DETERMINE IT'S FUTURE
Form Of Government.


N">'ai+-,'h, -. '~ AUGUST H. f}h~
f"r the temporary -ay,rnmrn; of Cuba
and H.. t~,rrifar, which ufH A.. ,.,r5-.I
fr,, I..,
i'Na '""'f SERIOUS "'@t"'fs''' tH the
ic~jdent and tine members "r th, Cahi
not. Porto Rico. AS aa asir4l lsani~i
t
N'"''>, NA' t1 1if''H AA tN.7I+e "i =
military governor. who Viii exercise a
~upcrYfS,rs rautror ~ ain En-. f,n.,f,,.
M ~n,.rn9..rt ,t.,t.,. tE. ,gs..,,s.w Vi, th..
President uufl ,..u.r.-1 ~b,l J.f.rpiu.
anon i nermau,nt form ar .-.t,rum.nt
for line i>land Tho President uu,I.r
Tho Constitution ana laws b.s ma ,u
Ihorie 10 an L,.y.u4 mi. r-relmfn3ry ar
lcmpnrary Sfa.e i'm rho establishment
III ANY system az government erutlnl
aiff,uah il ID ,lr,a.fh., ,,raI.Ll. fb,t
III his rrr.eaa. ia C,n.r,.s an H., ,uL.
irot no Will rzerri~, his constitutional
privilrac of maEiu. recommendations.
non Congress aIauo deynlyr M. rs.
opan,iIiity and duty Of determining The
character Of Tho political relations which
Porto Rico shall pcrmanentIy bcar to
line Itnitcd Stafr~. There ar. rr4~pus
fur tbc belief that fine President hmm.
.rIf flyoiS q, .aInuiyI f,,r,u .r .,,.,ru
mont. ana tbat his view il shared ty
cmhcr of tltc Cabinet. Canada is
cited as having a model colonial gov
eminent. which il satisfactory alike 10
n majority of lis rcoplc and fn the
mother country. This system. however.
ii is believed can he put into onrrltian
only after the lapse Of Il considerable
ncriod 81 time and after the ueollr
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-08-16
AMERICANS CAPTURE COAMO.

One Hundred and Eighty Prisoners
Taken by Wilson-Our Loss Only
Seven.
Copyright 1898 by Associated Prcss.)
Coamo, Porto Rico, Aug. 9.-12 noon,
Via st. IhomaS.-Gcn. Wilson took the
town Of CoamO this morning with 4 loss
Of only seven men wounded, one NOR
tally, I'LL members of the Sixth Penn
s%ylvania.
Inc Spanish are known to nave lost
their commander, Major IcIlcscas. Cap
tain Ecautc. Captain Lopez and nine
privatcs. all killed. and to have had
thirty-tivc wounded.
The Americans captured one hundred
and eighty prisoners. practically eAe
whole force Of Spaniards except the
cavalry.
The Spaniar,ls had destroyed the stone
bridge across Coamo River leading to
the town. but it was evident that they
were not prepared to make 4 strong re
siStancc. rs no artillery WAS posted there.
The natives received the Americans
with delight.
Gen. Wilson Immediately after taking
the town, pushed the Wisconsin troops
Il mile beyond, where they will camp
for the night.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-08-16
Funeral of Corporal Adams.

Near Jacksonville. Ma, Aug Is,
The first military funeral held III Camp
Cuba Iibre was that of Corporal ChaS.
Il. Adams, of the Queen City i'nnrds,
this afternoon at five o'clock. Services
were conducted by Chaplain Prudcn i'll
the Gospel tent. The dcad soldiers com
pany acted rs guard of honor, marching
behind the body to the train. Col. Arm
field and staff and General Burt We're
among those present. The death Of the
young man occurred at l1:26 last night
and the father and sister Of the dead
soldier arrived early this morning from
Eric. Pa.
The body was tonight taken home
for burial.
Or. Baker Il. Hunter, hospital steward,
OF the First North Carolina regiment,
has received deserved promotion. This
morning he bad official notification from
Washington that hc was appointed Act
ing Assistant Surgeon. t. :. A., at 4
salary of 500 per month.
Hospital Clerk John r. Williams, Of
Raleigh. is promoted to hospital steward,
salary So per month and Private DC
tayiuS Coke, of the Raleigh company,
succeeds Williams as clerk.
Private +. w. S~packman. Of the Raj
eich company. leaves for home tonight
en- a furlough. He is just recovering
from the fever.
John I. Williams goes to Raleigh to
morrow night on Il ten days furIough
The First North Carolina regiment
band gave Il concert tonight in front
of the Windsor hotel. complimentary to
the people of Jacksonville. The band
acquitted itself with great credit. The
music was under the direction of Chief
Musician DilWailty.
The Porto Hic:n expedition having
leen abandoned. preparations are now
being made ny the Seventh Army corps
10 go to Cuba early this fall. rs thcy
army Of occupation. 10 this end Gencr-
I'll Lee was to-day called to Washinton
or consultation with War Department
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officials. He expects to leave tonight.
Another straw pointing III the same
direction is that acquisitions were to-day
ordered made by all regiments here for
sakie or canvass uniforms. These
are intended for campaign service ~
Cuba and would not now he issued II
there was any intention of d~isbandlns
TO corps as has been minated.
Gen. Lee repeats his declaration that
all members Of it who desire to do 50
will be sent to Cuba. peace or 10 pence
Two regiments have arrived, making
twenty-five regiments now here. Two
more will complete General Lees corps.
The latest arrivals are the First Ala
h11na from Miami and the First IN
diana.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-08-16
FIRST REGIMENT NOW FULLY
EQUIPPED FOR A THREE
MONTHS CAMPAIGN.
Romantic Marriages. Complimentary to Mrs. Chadwick
and Mrs. RutzIer--New Gospel lent--DIggIng up
Fresh Earth Causes Sickness
Especial War Corrcspondence.)

a~Ssaulting Florida Bryant. a negro girl
about H. years Of age. Hood and Powell
were held in default of one thousand
dollars bail each, and were committed
to Jail. Hannah was released he cyl
dcncc being insufficient To hold him.
The last of the six regiments at
Miami will arrive tomorrow. The First
Louisiana arrived to-day. making TWEEN
ty regiments here. Four other regiments
are ordered here.
FRED l.. MERRITT.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-08-16
On Trial for Criminal Assault

Near jacksonville, Fla. August II.
The ten members Of the Hospital
corps from North Carolina, received
their discharges this afternoon. The
Will return home ut once.
The First North Carolina regiment is
now completely equipped and ready for
active service.
Private j. NJ. Hannah, Of Company i.
"urth Virginia regiment. and Privatcs
l. !. Hood and &. j. Powell. ComDapv
/. Second Virginia regiment. were given
4 preliminary trial this morning in the
county Jail, upon a charge of criminaIIv
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-08-16
GIBAIlA HELD BY GAItCI y.
Reported That he is B@-icgju@ IIolglin
With 5000 Troops.

With scot Troops.
CCopyright 1895 by Associated Press
Santiago dc Cuba. Aug. 100 p. m.-
Lieutenant Colonel Jane. Of General
CaIixto Garcia's staff. has Just arrived
ing the occupation Of Gibara, on the
from the front with dispatches amount
ing the occupation 81 Gihara, "1 the
North coast IF the Province of Santiago
40 Cuba hv General GaTciu.s troops.
Gibara was evacuated ny The Span
iardS. They left a Thousand sick and
wounded. who are being taken care Of
by the Cuban commaudc~.
General Garcia. with 5000 troops. IS
besicging IIolguin. now occupied 10y the
Spanish General Lu-tc, who's surren-
der has been demanded.
THE UNCAS' ADVENTURES.
Kcy Wc-t. Aug. l0.-Thc tug Uncfs,
commanded 10y Lieutenant X. Bra1n-
crI. reached here this morning after an
exciting fortnight of blockade duty on
the north Cuban coast.
ON this trip the Uucas put ashore all
her expedition for Gomez and had n
dangerous fire in her hold. just above
the magazine. In spite of all this. .h"
looied none the worse when she steamed
into Key West harbor today for more
coal aud provisions.
When the Tucas loft here two weeks
ago She Carried Captain Stable Of Go
mcz' staff. with six other Cuhans and
FIVE hundred Remington carbincs and
ammunition for the iu~urgent com
maudcr~' forces. The next morning an
overturned cook stove in the forccastlo
started 4 fire. The Tncas was then
only two Z" three miles off Havana. al
most in range Of the eH"my'~ guns. At
tor cXtingHiShing the fire by ~chopping
away the woodwork. the tug proceeded
to Cay Confitcs. near Caibaricn. where
she put her little Cuban party ashore
without cncountcrin@ a Snaniard. 1t
was while lying off MatanzaS. Il day or
two ago. the JncaS WIS fired upon. She
was within two miles Of the shore when.
without any warning. the sand battery of
siXinch guns began 10 throw shells at
her. Fully twenty Of the missiles fell
around the tug. within q radius of n
hundred yards before she could get ont
Of range. As she steamed away the
Jncas returned tie fire with her three
forward and after siX-pounders.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-08-16

There IS more money to DO made by
hunoring people han by ~instructins
them.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-08-16
.'TROJBLE IN STORE FOR Is.
Ominous Neutrality Of the Filipino.
Thus Regarded by English Press.

London, Aug. 10.-The afternoon
newspapers upon the battle Of
Nalate rs being 4 repetition Of the
now familiar story. The Sp1niards,
brave ANA incompetent. firing wildly
and attacking too late, and the -\mcri
cans brave, cool and skiIlful. notwith-
standing their operations were conduct
ed in the midst Of a tropical monsoon
The papers also refer to the "ominous
neutrality of the FiIininos." az being
evidence Of trouble III store for the Am
orleans.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-08-16
THE SHIP Barring BROTHERS.

Kobe. August 13.-Tho American
ship Barring BROTHERS. which was yes
torday reported as on fire here. has been
burned to the waters edge.
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age. person. They then shut them in a dark cellar, where rats and lizards dWelt.
 Poor little Carleen was so frightened that she almost tainted. But Rollan put his arms around her and tried to comfort her. Then he laid his coat on the damp ground and they lay down and went to sleep. During the night they were awakened by a terrible rumbling and shaking. Then there was a terrible noise and one side of the eel lar fell in ruins. stream of light came in through the opening and as the children looked they saw a beautiful fairy descend from the sky
 She called them by name and told them to come to her, for she was their guardian angel Then she took them in her arms and ascended into the air. As they arose the earth opened and the castle. the giant and the witch were swallowed up. The guardian angel took the children home, and they lived happily ever after.
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she loosened the cords on their feet and made them walk.
 They saw a wonderful palace wrought of diamonds shining in the distance. The old witch kept chuckling to her self and saying over and over: Money ah! Tabby and I will live in luxury They are very fat. too," and pinched them as she said so.
 At last they came to the palace. The light that shohe from the diamonds all most blinded them. They heard an awful roar from within, when the witch knocked, that shook the ground. Then there came the tramp of some one that sounded like an army of sol diers marching. Then the door was opened and in the doorway stood a giant 10 feet tall and as fat as he could be. His face was very red.
 He had eyebrows that were so thick that they almost hid his eyes. When he saw the children he made a grab for them, but the old witch snatched them away and laughed and said, My money first
 Then he roared with anger. He called his wife, who was as big as himself her seemed to freeze the blood in the Children'S veins.
 She brought the money and he gave it to the witch. She gave him the children, who were almost dead with fright The giant wanted to kill them at once and eat them for dinner, but his wife said: 'No, we will wait. In two days it will be your birthday and then we will have a grand feast'
 Children were as great a luxury to these giants as turkey is to the aver
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SYDNEY'S
 NUGGET,
BY R. MAUD MALLORY.

TN the early days of California, be- A fore it was discovered that the
 golden poppy grew above the pre- | cious metal, party of emigrants
 started from New England across the plains to the great unknown West. Paul Wilder, ever since his boyhood had longed for free life in some unexplored country, and as his young wife, Madeline, was willing to accompany him they bade farewell to friends and joined the train.
 After a perilous journey of six months the company reached the land of flowers. One September evening, near sunset, the train halted for the night on the brow of mountain over looking beautiful valley. Nestling at the foot of the mountain was little sheltered cove, and Paul and Madaline were so struck by the beauty of this spot that they resolved to stop here.
 The following morning the remainder of the party proceeded down the val ley, selecting suitable homes, and leav- ing the happy young couple with their hearts full of pleasant anticipations to lay the foundation for their future abode. Paul built a rude log house near a sparkling mountain stream. The first winter was full of hard work for both, improving the little home which had already grown dear to them. Ere long their home was frightened by the arrival of a dear little baby boy, and their happiness seemed complete. Lit tie Sydney was a beautiful child, as he grew older. Yellow curls hung over his shoulders, and his large, dark eyes had
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awakened by the clattering of horses hoofs They sprang up in alarm and ran to the barrack doors to see Joan. hatless and breathless, and the pony running at breakneck speed.
 Run, quick! The Indians are com ing. Get your guns: here they arei'' was Joan's cry, and then she fell out of her saddle in a faint
 The soldiers met the Indians, and a fierce fight followed, during which Lieutenant Myers returned and proved a great help. Out of forty Indians. ten were wounded and five killed. The h. dians left sorry but victorious party, and never again troubled them.
 But where was Joan all this time ? She tainted, and was immediately put to bed by Mrs. Cones
 Captain Banks praised Joan for her bravery, and tol her she had saved the fort He never scolded her for disobey- ing him.
 Joan became great favorite among the ladies. Six months later Captain Banks retired and went to Brooklyn to live with his brother. and Joan grew m in that city,
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BERNARD COMING FROM THE FOREST BRINGING STRANGE cHD

Didn't I tell you to follow me?" said a voice beside him. Stop staring around and come along"
 Billy looked around and beheld the fish lazily swimming around his head. He didn't exactly relish the idea of be- ing ordered around by a fish, but, to tell the truth Billy was somewhat afraid of it. and he thought 1t best to submit.
 The fish led the way, and Billy fol- lowed, picking his way cautiously be- tween great sharp stones which threat ened to cut his bare feet. His progress was necessarily slow, and at last the fish turned around.
 Why don't you hurry up?" he in- quired angrily.
 If I could swim, perhaps could get along faster" said Billy, respectfully.
 T forgot that" replied the fish thoughtfully. But here we are. We have reached our destination"
 Turning a bend of the river Billy al- most ran into company of fish who were lazily sporting about.
 Here. take carel" cried his conduc- tor "Sit down and behave yourself"
 Billy obeyed, but the next moment an angry squeal made him aware of the fact that he had sat on a fish. He inn mediately sprang up, filled with dis may.
 T wish," said the insulted fish, that you hadn't brought such an intractable specimen"
 Well. he was the only one around, ' sulkily replied Billy's conductor, land I wasn't going to look for another I'm tired of acting as a servant for you fel- lows. If you don't like him, get an- other, if you can find onel"
 The other fish was about to make an angry reply, when Billy interfered.
 T didn't mean any harm" he said, but this fellow here"-indicating his guide-"treated me awfully.
 Well, well, to business" interposed another. seeing that a general row was imminent "Wea are members of a society of fishes, whose purpose is to find out more about that peculiar race of beings called humans. After you answer all our questions you are to be confined in a cave as we wish to experiment upon you"
 Billy thought that the joke was going too far. He sDrang up and ran off, screaming Help! murder! police" at the top of his voice.
 Then an angry cry burst from the fishes, and Billy had a dim recollec- tion, afterward. of great. horrid mon sters rising up around him, snapping their jaws in a manner that made Billy shiver with fright. Suddenly a par ticularly large one opened his mouth to swallow him and all seemed lost.
 why, Billy" exclaimed a familiar voice, lying here asleep Get up, lazy bones!'
 Billy sat un. wondering. He was sit ting on the bank, and before him was standing his elder brother.
 "Where's the fish and all those big alligators?" asked Billy.
 "Get out! You've been dreamingi" said his brotho-
 Billy got up and walked slowly home
 I'm glad it was a dream, anyhow he said.
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his tall silk hat was under him.
 Mr. Pettibone's language was not very choice as he extricated himself from the ruins. But when he saw Mrs. Jenkins his polite behavior returned immediately. Mrs. Jenkins silenced the poodle and told MT. Pettibone, who had speedily picked up his belongings, to follow her and she would try and suit him as to room. MT. Pettibone be- slowed a rueful glance upon his ruined hat and followed his fair conductress into the house.
 MT. Pettibone, duly established as a lodger and being pleased with every thing, thought he would politely ten- der the widow his name and fortune and aid through life. With that pur- pose in view he sauntered into the widows neat little parlor and, smiling benignly on the frustrated dame seated himself in a comfortable chair.
 The next minute he jumped up in the air with yell that would put to shame a Sioux brave and bounded around the room with Mrs. Jenkins poodle in full pursuit. Gaining the door he rushed through and went out of the garden like flash.
 He had, on coming into the parlor unwittingly sat down on the poodle which was taking quiet siesta in the chair. which brought the wrath of that being down on him in full force.
 Next day a porter came and gave Mrs. Jenkins the money due her and removed MT. Levi Pettibone's belong ings from the house Needless to say Mrs. Jenkins and the worthy poodle saw him no more.
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A QUEER
 VISITOR
BY BERTHA GERTRUDE ALLEN,
 TtnAPE


 TT was very dim last night, and as I
 hurried home from the factory the
 street lamps seemed brighter than X usual. I said I hurried; yes, all
 most ran. I saw nothing to frighten me. vet my fear of the dark ness was irresistible.
 On turning down our dingy street paused a moment for breath. As I did so l heard a whirring sound as of wind rushing suddenly and swiftly around a corner. Then I heard it again and again. I looked about, but saw not the cause of it. Surely it wasn't the wind, for the trees were standing still-as still as the stone statues across the street. Then again I heard the same queer sounds.
 In my amazement, I looked toward the sky. Probably I thought that it could solve the mystery. Instead of seeing its usual blue color I saw it to be of a purple hue. How beautiful it did look! So royal, so stately!
 As I turned around I saw a white object rising slowly above the tree tops. There seemed to be something black on it, but 1 could not tell what it was. Then it sank from view again. Instead of being frightened, I was en- tranced with the purple sky and funny airship.
 When I again looked toward the place where I had last seen this queer affair it was rising gradually in the air. It drew nearer, giving me a fine chance to see it. It was long, round and hollow. I distinguished the black figure to be a man, who sat in the cen ter and guided it.
 It circled above me, shot through the air with lightning speed and then again it would pause, as if to rest. I