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People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-09-07

soon pass away. | was
treated by several able
physicians, but in spite
of their efforts the Can.
Ger spread until my con.
dition became alarming
After many months OF
treatment and growing
steadily worse, | de
ciGed to try S. S. S.
which was so strongly
recommended. The first
bottle produced an i'm
proyemels. ! continued
the medicine, an d in
four months the last lit
tie scab dropped of.
Ten years have elapsed,
disease has returned
R. F. WILLIAMS,
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-09-07
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All others contain potash and mer-
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People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-09-07

1t is dangerous to experiment with
Cancer. The disease is beyond the skill
Of physicians. S. S. S. is the only cure,
because it is the only remedy which
goes deep enough to reach Cancer.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1899-09-07
CIeanIntfss gees
with health. IF ne
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Makesystem-
attic efforts to
De free from
this disgusting
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-06-24
BUNKER HILL ANNIVERSARY.
The One Hundred and Twenty-Third
A~nniversnry of the Battle of
bunker Hill Celebrated.

Boston. June 1S.-Thc one hun.
dred and twenty-third anniversary
of the battle of Bunker Hill was ceic-
bratcd here. The center of the DEM
onstration was at Charlestown. Ma
rincs and sailors from the North At
lantic squadron. which arrived in port
Friday. participated. Thousands of
sightseers witnessed the parades and
the marines received an ovation.
Headed by a band. two full battal.
ions of four companies of marines
from the New York, Texas, Indiana,
Massachusetts. Wabash and Lancls-
ter, under command of Col. ii. C
Cochranc. participated. Then followed
four companies of The men behind
the guns from the squadron, under
command of Capt. c. j. Train, of the
Massachusetts. The men were greeted
with cheers. mingled with the blasts
of horns and the sounds of firearms
on all sides.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-06-24
THE ENGLISH PARROW.
This Drsriscd BIRD Has Some GOOD
Points-Birds ~ Weed
DestrGyers.

The Year Book of the department OF
agriculture. lust issued, contains some
Interesting information upon the spar
row question, derived from a careful
inquiry as to the foOd habits and an
examination of the contents of the
stomachs of over 1900 of these birds.
With all his faults the Year Book
saws the English sparrow does some
good hv assisting in the work of weed
seed destruction. Fio"ks OF thousands
OF these birds Eaay h" seen every au-
tunn on the lawns OF the department Of
agriculture, feeding Cn crab-~rass and
v.rd-mr&SS - two weeds which crowd
ont good turf-maLing grasses. The
English sparrow also deserves credit
fer destroying seed Of the dandclion.
which is a prolific weed throughout the
United States. especially in lawns.
cemeteries ana pastures"
III" English sparrow. the DEF artmcnt
sayS. "iS considered i pest" ltdccs not
pass an absolute Judgment on its own
authority. however. The native spar
rows. although they frequently sample
grain in Srubblriclds. nave not as vet
pren found guilty of making serious
I~nprcdations. OF 10 native birds eX-
amincd. representing song, field, chip
ping. and g~rasshopper sparrows, only
two had eaten grain, while every one
OF the five English sTarrows was gorrrd
with heat. In the destruction of danGe-
Hon seeds the English sparrow is aided
bv several native birds, chiefly the
song-sparr0w. but so far as observed.
The native birds usually do not cut open
GarGclions. but feed upon those left ~
the English sparrow. Of the trouble
some weeds. especially among the h0CG
arurs. nearly every one is an annual.
and its seeds are generally eaten by
the native sparrows during the cold3:
half of the year. Prof. Zeal. who has
carefully studied the upper Mississippi
valley. estimates that in the state al
Iowa alone the tree sparrow annually
DESTROYS about So tons of weed-sccd
durir" its winter soiourn.
Dr.. Judd. assistant in biological Sur
vey. in summarizing this chapter on
birds as weed-dcstrOyers. asserts that
not less than % different birds serve
man in this capacity. and that the
noXiouS plants which they help to
eradicate number more than 60 species.
During the colder half of the year food
is furnished for many species of birds
by well-known and widely-distributed
weeds. GoId-finches destroy weeds
which are not touched by other birds.
confirming their attacks chiefly to II
group of plants. many of the members
of which are serious pests. But the
birds which accomplish most as weed
deStroVerS are the score or more of M
tive suarrows that flock to the weed
patches in early autumn and remain
until late spring. During cold weather
they require a good deal of food to
keep warm. and they are hearty eaters.
because OF their gregarious habits.
they are efficient consumers of seeds or
ra"wr-G. pigeon-grass. crab-%rass.
bindweed. purslane. smartweed and
piywerd. II short. these birds are lit
tie vccIers whose work is seldom TO-
ticed but always felt. Washington
Cor Y. Post.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-06-24
Can Have All the Troops He wauts.

New York, June 20.-A Washington
correspondent of the Herald quotes
IN influential cabinet member as max
ing the following statement: The
slightest intimation from Gen. Otis
that he wants more troops in addition
to those he now has with him. and
those who are to be sent to him, III
der the recent order, will be followed
by a prompt call for volunteers There
will be no further p~arleying with
Aguinaldo and his followers or let up
in the aggressive campaign which Gen.
Otis is conducting.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-06-24
HUMOROUS.

Bill--"I thought you said yesterday
you were going to stop smoking" Jill
Il did: but | managed to borrow an
other dollar.'-Yonkers Statesman.
He-"Do you ever wonder why l love
you so much. darling??" She-"Oh, no.
You are not my only admirer. Between
us, | am a little stuck on myself.'-Bos-
ton Transcript.
Backing Up Iiowells.-"William Dean
HoweIls says the Spanish writers of
fiction are superior 10 ours" That's
Just what | thought when l used to read
their war news."-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
About the hottest thing | have seen
lately" Asbury Peppers remarked as
he speared the best slice of melon, was
an old salt with n pePpery temper who
Lad Just been mustered out.'-Cincin-
natl Enquirer.
One Thing Lacking.-"Iou wouldn't
think thai wreck of Il man over there
could speak five languages" No.
What cluscd his d~ownfall?!" Didn't
know how to say no."-phiIadelphia
North american.
The Usual rlace.-John-"Did Y
hear about Eilly?" Jimmy-'No.
What's happened | him." John-"iic
got il in the neck" Jimmy-"Got
what" .Juhn-"Th' mumPs."-Phila-
G"ipAia Bulletin.
Maj promised to give him my
answer to-day" Ethel-"Well. don't
acc,pt him until You find cut what kind
of an cn~ga@cr4cm ring he is going 10
give You. Some men are 81 stin9r
about such 1hings."-N. Y. Journal.
y ~wcll-Lnown electrical engineer.
who. through pure merit, achieved the
degree of Ph. d., WAS asked by a lady:
WHY do they call YOU DOCTOR: BE
cause | have the degree of Ph. D."
oh" observed the lady. with awaken
irr interest. doctor of pharmacy or
drug clerk?!"-Eiectrical Review.
There's a little eXpansionist living i'll
IL" upper section Of the city whose
father is an officer in Gen. Otis army.
She was recently taken out to dinner.
and in reply TO Il query as to where her
fat!icr WAS. replied: "Oh. he's away
of there" pointing to the east. fight
ing the Observation-Disclosures
North american.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-06-24
A SWEET REVENGE.
Clarence Was Weak on Spelling and
She brought 1t Up In
Red Ink.

ooh, Eleanor. ! am so glad to find you
here. | went up to your house, and Your
mother said YOU mad come here to he lifted,
and a. Eleanor grasped the speakers hand
the drCS>maker trOwned. for she dldn I want
the fit OF tine new gown Intericred with.
We'll. Daisy" said Eleanor, Il am glad,
too. for | see by Your eyes that you We some
thing 10 tell me
Yes. This morning | went over to see
Kit. and | ran up TO her room, as we
always DO. YOU know.
YES" a>~euted Eleanor.
And she was crying. Al! around her on
The floor were letters, and on the bed more
letters. / said: Mercy. hit, whats the
natter Every now and then She would
make a vicIou, Jab at d letter and APPEAR 10
be writing.
oh, Daisy, l am almost wild, I'm so
busy.
What are YOU doing ! asked.
"'Nell. said Kit. YOU know Clarence and
! have had a Quarrcl-and I'm glad of it
sbb-a.d-aEd-he sent all my letters back
and the silver hopkmark-and the .ovely
pipe ! gave HIM with his name engraved on
~i;-nrd-oh. Daisy, | ant use any OF them
how can I>-and - I'm getting his letters
ready - return. Im-Im correcting them
ard then She laughed and made another lab
with her pen.
correcting Them | gasped.
"'Ne>-corrcctinG them. You know Clar-
cnce i Il terrible speiicr, 50 | have gone over
each letter in red ink and made him see that
1t was intentional. llumph, III bet he won't
tell another man he broke it off,
Il couldn't help laughing, but wasn't it a
fine revenge:-LOndon Tit-Bits.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-06-24
The Military Governor of Santiago
Province Gives Encouraging ic-
counts of Existing Conditions.

Boston, June 2O.-The Boston Fruit
Cos steamer Admiral Dewey, which
arrived here yesterday, brought amoTT
Re" passengers Maj.-Gen. Leonard
Wood. military governor at Santiago
de Cuba. and Mrs. Wood and three chill
lien.
Cen. Wood was escorted to a steam
saunch and conveyed to the New York,
where he had Il conference with Adj
miral Sampson. Later Gen. Wood
.alkcd about Cuban affairs. He said:
"Evcrything is quiet in Santiago
province. Every man who is entitled
t. receive the United States bounty is
being paid. And he is very glad to get
IL. OF course there are a few agitat-
ors. men who want 20 control, whose
ambitions have not been gratified, bot
they do not amount TO anything.
The condition of the island is i'm
proving daily. The houses are being
rebuilt and u large number of the peo-
pie are at work in the fields.
Prior to my Departure" said the
general, Il made a visit to every town
of any size in the provinces and did
not receive one application for assist
ancc. The inhabitants are anxious TO
have their schools rebuilt, and they
seem anxious that the younger element
should 90 to school.
The troops are healthy. There has
been no yellow fever since last No
vember, and the death rate is about
as low as it is in any good-sized town
here. We are making good Roadway
in the sanitary arrangements, and the
Peopi. are beginning to appreciate
tne chanUpS."
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-06-24
THE FEVER Is DIMINISHING.
Fatal Cases of Fever at Panama
Mostly Among Priests From
the Philippines.

New York. June 1S.-A dispatch &c
the Herald from Panama says: .Ac-
cording 10 official information, the fe.
yer is diminishing. There have beer
no new cases this week. The fatal
cases have been among priests, re.
Gently arrived from the Philippines.
Steamers leaving Colon are cnforc.
ing strict medical examination among
the passengers before e%mbarkina.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-06-24
The Grave in the Ozarks.

Mr.. BANDS grave was prepared yes
to-day morning. 1t is on a knoll,
when, miles away, is surrounded by
the deep, green hills of the Ozarks.
1t is cemeted to the top, and, after
the funeral yesterday, it was covered
with ferns and white yucca blossoms.
Over the grave stands a solitary
hickory. whose leaves will fall on the
congressman's last resting place. At
the right is the grave of Mr.. BANDS
daughter, Margaret Hall. the only one
of his children who is not buried at
HillsEoro, this state.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-06-24
Do Your Feet Ache and Burns

Shake into your shoes, Aliens Foot-Ease,
a powder for the feet. 1t makes tight or New
Shoes feel Easy. Cures COrns, BuniOnS,
Feet. All Druggists and Shoe Stores sell
it. pc. Sample sent FREE. Address,
Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, n. Y.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-06-24
Would BE Bad Form.

"No real gentleman, Mr.. Hopkins, would
ever have his photograph taken in d dress
suit"
What do you mean, Miss Simpkins:"
In order 10 do 30 ne would haze 10 wear
ii in daylight. The Rival.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-06-24
Drowned in Wisconsin River.

Portage. Wis. June 20.-Julius
Grotzeke. aged "a; JOHN Robinson.
aged Il: and Minnie Schieffelbein, L.,
were drowned III the Wisconsin river.
eight miles below here. by heir baas
c&r<ilin~. Three others in the boat
saved themselves. All were residents
OF De Norra and Caledonia.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-06-24

TIL latest book on volcanoes. by
Pref. i:9nrcy. of London. declares
frankly that il is left for the coming
century : explain the causes II sig
niG"aa.e OF volcanic drtion.-N. \.
.~InurrnI.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-06-24

New York. June 2G.-JuliuS MacEn-
roth. 20 years old, a waiter, was shot
and killed by Henry J. Dessrocher, 81
years old, a carpenter, in L hotel dir
ing room.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-06-24
In Response to Specific Inquiry.

Washington. June 20.-Thc cable
message of Gen. Otis regarding the
wishes of the volunteers was in re-
Spouse to "A specific inquiry of the
war department based upon its de-
clarcd policy of having each volunteer
organization elect whether ii should
be mustered out at San Francisco or
AT its home station. 1t appears from
Gen. Otis message that the volunteers
prefer to disband at San Francisco,
in accordance with the original AZ
Engagements Of the war department.
\ model camp has been established ut
SAL. Francisco, provided with every IA
ciIity for. the comfort and convenience
of the returning soldiers. 1t has been
deemed advisable. from Il sanitary
standpoint. to keep Zach organization
liz the camp at least w or three
weeks before permitting the men to 90
10 their homes and scattered through
the country.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-06-24
ON THE BROOKLYN'S BRIDGE.
The "Oft-Repeated COIumny' Re.
ceives a Partial Official Airing
Some One Talked Too Much.

Washington, June 2O.-The occur
rences on the bridge of the brooklyn
during the battle of July having been
the subject of a controversy in the
newspapers, the navy department re-
Gently undertook an investigation Of
the various allegations. Lieutenant
Commander Hodgson and Lieutenant
Commander Heilner. who have tiguered
in the controversy, were both called on
for explanations of the utterances at
tributed to them. and the former was
directed 10 report for examination on
this point TO Capt. Chadwick at IiGS-
ton. The department has not given out
for publication Chadwick'S report on
the matter. 1t is not yet determined
whether or not the answer of Lieu
tcnant-COmmandcr I~cilncr will be
made public at this time.
capt. Chndwick's Report.
Capt. Chadwick's report Is a. fol-.
lows:
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-06-24

EIla-I have had 4 photograph taken
every year since | was 20.
Stella-I suppose the photographer
who too!,: the first one has been dead Il
long tine.-N. y. World.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-06-24
Lanes Family Medicine.

Moves the bowels each day. In order to
be healthy this Is necessary. Acts gently on
the liver and kidneys. Cures sick head
ache. Price p and 5Oc.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-06-24
Far Back.

Greene-What a PARKWAY look that poet
has.
De Witt-Yes: he's thinking of his last
mcai.-Cleveland Leader.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-06-24

Washington, June 20.-The subscrip-
lions received to-day by the national
committee of the Dewey Home fund
amounted to 1898. making the total 10
date S9.l4O.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-06-24

Some things are better than others, but
as 4 general thing man wants the Others
Boston Courier.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-06-24

Some people are Ike clocks: they show by
their faces what sort OF a time they are
h~aYing-Golden Days.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-06-24
Troops Arrived anI To Arrive.

Manila. June 2O.-TwO thousand adj
d~itional troops, accompanied by Cen
erals Grant and Bates, arrived on the
transport Sherman.
The Utah, Pennsylvania and NcbraS-
la regiments will shortly leave for the
United States.
The insurgents are gathering at San
Francisco del Malabon. Wheaton is
AZ linus.
The country south of that place is
full of insurgents. The latter are con-
ccntrating along the American line
near Perez daS MarinaS, and the next
fight probably will take place there.
Seventeen hundred additional troops
are expected next week.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-06-24
Elect to Muster OUT Mt Frisco,

Washington, June :O.-The follow
ing cablegram has been received FROM
Gen. Otis:
Manila, June 19.-Adjutant Gencr-
al. Washington: All volunteer Organi-
cations here desire muster out San
Francisco. OTIS"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-06-24

Ind Fever is a bottle of GROVES TAsTELEsa
CHILL Tonic. 1t is simply iron and quiniLe in
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-06-24

Take Laxative BrOmo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-06-24
COSTLY TAGAI TREACHERY.


Manila. June 20.-A battalion of the
Fourth infantry. which left linus.
where Gen. Wheaton is in command,
yesterday morning, TO reconnoitcr
towards PereS las MarinaS. where it
was believed most of the rebels who
escaped from ~Paranaque and Bakoor.
had fled, was attacked in the rear by
apparently friendly natives. This
brought o a sharp engagement, last
ing several hours, resulting in fre
Americans being killed and about -
being wounded. The loss of the rebels
VAS very heavy.
The battalion soon exhausted its
ammunition. and at 80 in the after
noon Gen. Wheaton and his staff. with
the second battalion. two mountain
guns and one field piece, went to rein
force the troops attacked. Gen. Whoa
10 was fired on in u road, ard had n
narrow escape.
Later. the third battalion vas or.
dcred TO the front. and formed on the
Las Miras road. Heavy firing on both
aides followed. the artillery being free
" used. The enemy was located in
the woods at four o'clock. showing
signs of retiring. as the rebels were
being pressed very hard. One gun of
the Sixth artillery. in an advantageous
position. did great execution.
The fighting was still in progress at
five O'Clock, at which time the Amrri-
cans had secured Il quantity of Filipi-
70 arms, which had been abandoned
in the woods.
The scene of the fight is over -
! miles from Manila.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-06-24
An IOwan's Tribute.

Then the Iowa mar and the boy
cnme back toward town. At the inter-
section of the road which comes from
the Bland house they met Il party
which was seeking the boy. He was
George Vest Bland. The roses he had
gathered remained in the carriage, and
the Iowa man, realizing that the wild
rose was his states flower. took them
in his arms and carried them into the
opera house. where he let them fall
OH and about the coffin. No one made
a remonstrance. 1t was Il tribute of
Missouri's sister state TO her dead.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-06-24
Under u Rugged Hickory.

Mr.. Bland lies under Il hickory tree
as stron" and rugged as he vas him
self. 1t VAS not until after seven
O'Clock that the intermcnt was made,
the funeral services having been long
er than anticipated and Il half monn
shone from the pale sky as Father
Mood smoke these last words.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-06-24
Covered With Wild Roses.

On Mr.. Hands coffin We're wild
roses. Early yesterday morning a MA
from Iowa reached Lebanon. He found
the stores closed in respect TO the dead
congressman, and, hiring a horse and
carriage, he drove into the country.
One mile out he met a boy. whom he
invited to ride with him. The young
ster climbed into the carriage. The
pair went still further away, and final
ly came to a lot bordered by wild
roses. The boy jumped out and gath
cred his arms full.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-06-24

Lieutenant = Commander IInd-Son
states in his note that he did NOT in,
tend 10 convey in his note al denial
sent at the request OF Admiral Scfllcv.
and published in the Washington Post.
the idea that no >uch coilnguv tool,
place. II" states r""ardiu" hi, as fol.
lows:
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-06-24

First, that in view of the strength
Of Aguinaldo in the north, as devri.
opei m dispatches from Gen. Otis, the
aggressive campaign against the rebel
thief must be renewed with vigor.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-06-24
Boston, Mass. June IL. lo39.

Boston. Mass. June -. lo39.
Sir-In obedience to your order ot
the 18th inst. | have to report the fol-
lowing as the stat"mentof L~inl!trnaui-
Commander IIod@Sun OF III" CONVERSE
ton between Rear Admiral >cHlry ana
himself during the action al July :,
1>9>. lie states a. follows:
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-06-24
Three Ministers Omcinted.

Three ministers of the city conduct
ed the ceremony, which was in charge
of the Masonic lodge. of which order
Mr.. Bland was a member. Upon the
platform were Mr.. Bryan II three
former governors of this state-David
K. Francis, William j. Stone and
James McCIurg. as well as II congress
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-06-24
GEN. LEONARD WOOD IN BOSTON

tn, country
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-06-24
Mr.. bryan Remained Secluded.

Upon reaching Lebanon Yesterday
morning Mr.. Bryan went ri once TO
Capt. FarriS's home, and asked o 10
be disturbed. He sat Il silent spectator
while the funeral services We're being
conducted, and afterward wen to the
cemetery. where he stood beside the
grave while Father Wood told of Mr..
Hands worth as a man. So soon as it
was over Mr.. Bryan walked back TO
town. where he remained until he loft
Lebanon, shortly before midnight.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-06-24

Lebanon, Mo-. June 1S.-.Aiter lying
in state for "a hours the body of Mr..
Bland was buried yesterday beside the
grave of his daughter, Margaret Hall
Bland, in the Catholic cemetery. The
funeral services were held in the opera
house. where the coffin was taken
Saturday afternoon
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-06-24

The first expedition, starting on
June 30, on the Pennsylvania and Yea
iandia, will carry six troops of the
Fourth cavalry, two companies of the
Fourteenth infantry, and as many re-
cruits as possible. The second eXpe-
dition, starting June 81. on the Shcri-
dan and Valencia. will consist of the
Nineteenth Infantry and recruits.