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that Of YuTaguanas. where the Span
iards were routed. leaving on the field
seveuty-seven de 4 and much arms.
ammunition and baggage. After some
minor encounters the important battle
of Peralejo was fought. The Spaniards
were commanded by General Campos
himself, and the Cubans by General
Maceo. The former were utterly routed,
losing over 400 men, among them one
of their generals. Martinez Campos
himself came very near falling into the
hands Of the Cubans. Next came the
capture of Barre by the Cubans. after
ward the battle Of Descanso del AIuer-
to, the Spaniards suffering heavily and
abandoning their arms. ammunition,
and baggage. In this battle Colonel
Guerra led machette charge which
routed two regiments on the right
wing OF. the Spanish army This charge
precipitated the utter route OF the
army Of CampOs.
General Guerra also participated in
the battles of Temad Torias, Monte
cuelo, Manaju Cacarigicara, Manajiu
and Taironas. In one Of these battles,
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0e denied and showed his wav into 81.
haL He had work Of such trars
cehdentai Importance that Justice ETar-
ian. no matter what orders ne had
given about not being disturbed
would consider It favor 10 LOOK at
Young man." shouted tie booly
agent, in loud voice. you win he
IN danger of losing your lob if vo,,
90 not show me IN to Judge Harlan
at once"
Al this juncture the tan figure Of
Justice Harlan appeared 81 the head
Of the stairs. He was attired in a Iong
loose fitting dressing gown. which
made him look like a veritable giant
indeed.
William" said the venerable iurist
IN stentorian tones. show the brazen-
~ Internal scoundreI up 10 me. If Won
can not handle him I wiHu'
The persistent book agent nada .
hasty getaway, apparently thoroughly
frightened for once.
y ~
Just before the adjournment Of Con
gress Senator Joseph B. Foraker OF
Ohio. in passing through the marble
room adjoining the Senate chamber
heard nan say 10 the man in charge
of the weather map which hangs or
the wall:
What is the temperature at Fargo,
S. D.?"
The senior Ohio Senator stopped.
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Another Expedition.

At the same time that Gomez WIS
making his successful expedition, #
appears that twenty-five Cuban in
surRent sympathizers. exiled IN Cen
tral America. took passage on the
Atlas steamer Adirondack for Long
Key on Fortune island At Long Key
they succeeded through the American
consular agent. Mt. Harrington. in
buying a small schooner for $3.50.
One of the conditions Of the pur-
chase was that Mr.. Harrington should
allow his crew and officers 10 remain
on board. their vases 20 be the same
as those paid 10y Mr.. Harrington. The
new owners cleared for Inagua. IN
stead OF allowing the captain to pro
coed to Inagua they compelled him to
steer for Cuba, and they landed al 4.
point on the Cuban coast near Bara-
Goa. Then they told the captain 10
return to InaEua. or wherever he
cared TO go.
IRIS was the beginning Of the Cuban
war for independence which resulted
eventually in the independence q
Cuba. the crushing Of Spain as world
power, and the acquisition BY the
United States Of the Philippines and
other foreign possessions. which
launched the great republic on the
beginning OF a course Of worldwide
empire.
General Guerra received a commits
sion In the revolutionary army and
TOOK part in many skiImishes and
battles which Immediately began. for
from the time Of the landing of Gomez
me blaze Of rebellion against the Sran-
lsh government spread from one end
oI the island TO the ether and war
vas on In earnest
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glanced at the speaker sharply, and
then walked up to him and held out
his hand.
4 know you" he said" your name
is Edwards"
You are right replied the stranger
with a surprised look, but you have
the advantage of me, sir
I do not wonder at hat said Sen
atOr Foraker. with a laugh. for we
have not seen each other for forty
four years. Don't you remember" he
continued. down in Marietta. Ca. in
1864. arguing with a young sold T on
the proper conduct OF the war? BY
George, We both of US felt competent
to take command of he army! You
belonged 10 the Army of the Tennes-
see; ] was with the Army Of the Cum
Gerlaud"
Joe Foraker. 10y thunder" eXClaim-
ed the man. tightening his grip on the
Senator's hand. but" he added, with
the frankness of the West, SAY.
haven you grown gay and, and amt
you bald?'
We'll" said Senator Foraker laugh
ing, I suppose l have changed some
in forty-four years.
Then the Ohio Senator escorted his
old conrade down to the Senate res
tauraut. where they lunched together
and reviewed again the conduct Of
the war
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Of Titles
By MRS. JOHN A. LoGAS.

A CORRESPONDENCE gives a most
~ astonishing account OF tha
sale OF titles In continental
Europe. He claims that a
vast majority OF modern English
l=erases are bought uubIushinglv. ana
mat there is not a state in Europe
where parvenues and spectators can
not easily become euuoble5
The prices which are quoted ara
most astonishing, except where rhs
sellers are especially hard I'D for
money at which time they take what
tney can get While they are vel
come 10 indulge IN these affairs 10
suit themselves. it would be we'll II
hey would be content with buying
titles in their own country. instead Of
coming 70 the United States.
Too many foreigners nave rspIen-
ished their fortunes by marrying heir
esses. whom they take TO their own
country, and soon thereafter become
weary Of their victims, and treat them
with the greatest cruelty, and sQuan-
der the fortunes they have obtained
with their wives.
The serious objection that thought
full, seIf-respecting people have IN re-
gard 10 these International marriages,
is the sad future that almost invaria-
bly, comes TO the innocent American
girl VINO is willing TO purchase q title
at the expense OF her Eeart and affeC-
lions. cs well as her fortune.
The unfortunate feature OF these
alliances IS the fact that innocent
children come in for their share OF
hardship as the result OF incompatible
marriages.
1t IS bad enough when these scape-
graces really have some clam on
title in q monarchy where titles are
recognized. but when they are sold by
citizens Of a republic. it is all the
more ridiculous.
It Is incomprehensible 10 intelligent
people how our we'll educated and ao-
complished young women can be so
foolish as not TO see the emptiness OF
claims II titles. They may be scions
OF ancient houses. but they have GER
tainlv degauerated 20 such an extent
that they nave no claim on that &C
count TIE very fact that they are
trying &c obtain recognition ana
money under these false Pretenses
writes tham down as a fraud.
LOYAL American people ara lmpa~
t;eut for The time TO come when this
class OF e.dventurers IS appreciated ar
their true value, and when American
e-irIs would rather be the wives OF
bonorabIe Americans than 5e the
wives OF the best OF royal ana Genu-
inc titled lords.
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How Gomez Reached Cuba.

Tie general relates an interesting
story of the beginning Of the rebellion
In which he served, and 10 belong TO
which meant almost certain death IL
captured by the Spaniards. The revolt
starred IN 1855, and its success was due
solely TO the firmness, resolution and
courage OF the leaders in the field.
Gomez, who first raised the Cuban
flag in this war, had "a difficult time
in reaching the island of Cuba He
and three other insurgent leaders
reached cuba by way of Jamaica and
Haiti At Inagua they purchased a
fourteeu-fJot, foUr-oared keel boat,
ana. embarking on the German steam
er N0strand slung their boat from
the davits. Just at daybTeak on April
ID. 1899 when, the steamer was two
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Santa Lucia Barto Lcme Maso. the
vice president; Gen. Carlos Rolod. sec
res airy of war; Mario Menocal, Cevevo
Pima, Gomez. ans MaCeO.
The military talents Of Colonel
Guerra were quickly recognized. and
he was advanced from one position 70
another of authority and response
hility as the revolution gathered head
way and force He became very close
70 the leaders of the revolutionary
movement and was implicitly trusted
by them.
He fought all through the war and
participated in more than twenty
battles. skirmishes. and engagements
Of various kinds with the enemy.
In the battle Of Sac del Indio. in
which Colonel Guerra took a prom
inent part, the Spanish forces re-
ceived their first severe check in TIE
revolution. sac del Indio is half way
between Santiago and Guantanamo.
TIC Spanish Colonel Canollas. with a
force Of $50 men, attacked the camp
Of Jose MGCeO, where the latter had
been stationed with about 1000 insur-
gents for Two months. Approaching
the insursent camp, Colonel CaHellas
sent forward a accommodating party
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His Personality.

General Guerra presents a very
youthful appearance for a veteran sol
der VINO has the experience. the
wounds and hardshjps OF strenuous
campaigns IN the tropics. He Is tail.
ana OF q commanding appearance. win
4 pleasing caste Of cOuntsnanoa liz M,
b. an ever-pleasant smile when ho
H.eet< friends or acQuatntances.
A. IL not improbable that rhor~b ba
will re The commandments ~ -
new C43a'i. army, he may be forced
70 neon the LIBERAL candidate FOR
me FFes den-.7 Of the re-esta biieled
cuban republic. This event viii take
place In February next ACCORDING 70
ne promise Of President Roosevelt
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LOVES THREADS OF GOLD.

In the night shs told story,
In the nilyht and eli night thFougn
While the moon was n her glory'
And the branches dropped with dew
Twas nv life she told. and round It
Rose the years as from a deep
In the worlds great heart she found II
~ rr ri, IKE q chad asleep.
In the night I saw her weaving
BY the misty moonbeaEn oold:
All the welt her shuttle clsaYtIfE
with a sacred thread Of gold.
All she Uept me tears Of sorrow.
LuIling teHFs 50 mystic sweet
Then she Vyov6 my last tomorrow.
And her web lay at my feet
OF my life she made the story;
I must WGep-sO soon twas toldt
But your name did lend Il glory,
And your love It's thread OF gold!
Jean Ingeiow.
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- ONERNOR MACON, after thu
appointment OF General Guerra
as cOmmander-in-chief OF the
New Cuban army. sent him
here, so that he may be we'll
prepared with a knowledge gained in
this country 10 thoroughly organize
a strong army of Cuban regulars, with
MAich 10 preserve stable conditions
In case of any further revolutionary
disorders, after the withdrawal of the
United States forces.
The new Cuban army will consist
of 5000 men, who will be, for the
most part, infantry and light artillery.
The rurale guard now under the COM
mand of General Rodriguez numbers
about 5000 men, but they are to be
reduced TO 1000.
Genera! Guerra is accompanied on
his mission by Major Jose Marti son
OF me distinguished patriot OF that
name who fell in one OF the early
struggles OF the war for Cuban free
dom. leaving a name revered by ali
Cuban patriots. Captain Landa, who
is also a veteran OF the insurrection
against Spanish sovereignty, aad who
commands the machine gun battery
OF the cuban Artillery Corps, also &C
Companies General Guerra.
General Guerra is descended from
an ancient Spanish family who have
resided IN the province Of PinaT del Rio
foT a great many years His father
is living on an. immense tobacco plan
tation in that province, which he
owns
The young Guerra was born on his
fathers plantation. and attended the
schools OF the neiEhborhood. Later he
entered Havana University and studied
law About this time the Cuban revo-
luton broke out and young Guerra
deserted his books, escaped from Ha-
yaus, and, after much danger and
hardship. arrived at the camp OF
NaNimo Gomez. where he enlisted IN
the Army of Liberation. and began
his military career.
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Surprising a Spanish Expedition.


Near MOire a detachment OF the
Spanish battalion Of the san Quint'a
regiment ui(er Colonel Constante was
marching along the road which leads
from TEAR TO MORE.
Half a league ahead was thicket Of
brush. Hidden in that brush was a
mounted regiment OF the revolutionary
army, TO which was attached General
Guerra. The Spanish column was worn
ont by the heat OF the day and were
totally unprepared for a surprise.
Suddenly with an uproar ike that
of a tornado. the nearby woods on
the right Of the column belched forth
a mad, plunging. bowling throng OF
hOTsemen. riding furiOusly upon the
startled column. WHAT orders We're
given were unheard. II was too late
for preparation, and impulse alone led
every man to throw himself upon the
er5und and begin firing against the
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A Friend Of the United States.

General Guerra. when interviewed by
representative OF The Washington
mes, IN Washington. expressed him
-.i as greatly pleased with his visit
the United States. and his receutron
~ the army officials aud,offcers OF the
ar Department.
He said that Governor. Macon 7-zs
INV eIsaiiy liked among ar classes OF
. uDans. and that he had performed an
immense amount OF administrative ana
pubic work for the benefit OF the
'sland' and that Cuban conditions. nm
Ter American rule. were much be+t.r
man during the Palma administrator
and that the island was on the high
road 10 q permanent prosperity.
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THE LIMIT

The meanest man has been discov.
cred"
"Again2"
ITS a fact, He makes his wife crawl
under the automobile when anything
goes wrong. Exchange.
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OF twGnty-four cavalry. The center
was under the charge Of the com
handing oficeT-Captain Garrido. with
300 men being detailed TO attack the
cuemy's positior-whilst the command
OF the rear guard was in the hands
Of Lieutenant Colonel Segura.
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while leading a charge Of ths regiment
Of infantry which ne commanded. he
received two. severe wounds, was shot
from his horse and while lying on the
ground in a counter charge by a squad
ron of Spanish cavalry. was trampled
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Associates of GeneraI Guerra.

IN this war General Guerra. who
D''aiLle colonel, WAS intimately asso-
'ls'ted with the leaders Of the rnbnrIo,,
WHO were President Of tie Ren,bIl,..
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miles of Cape Maysi. General Gomez
and the others or his party dropped
their boat into the water and quietly
landed on the Cuban coast. Thence
they made their way through the bush
20 the interior, where they reached
small body Of insurgents, who had
recently assembled. It was known al
Inagua that General Gomez had with
MIN fully $4,000 in American gold.
The insurgents knew the time and
place OF Gomez landing. and Perequi-
10 Perez. at the head of COO Cubans,
met him soon after Decentralization at
Rio Sabana Ia Mar. about thirty miles
east Of Guantanamo. on the south
coast The Condo de Nenadito, "a
Spanish gunboat. failed 10 intercept
the insurgents on the sea, and a regi-
ment OF Spanish troops failed 10 head
them of on the land
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nc Is IN this country now for The
purpose Of gathering information
OF the United States army. so that
when he returns to Cuba. after the
re-establishment of the Republic.
next February, he viii have a large
1und OF uP-to-date military infor-
nation with which 20 begin the
formation of the new Cuban army.
He was. recently in Washington,
and visited President Roosevelt.
He will also visit the arsenaIs.
forts, and training schools of the
United States during the summer
months, and later may go 20
Europe TO attend the French and
German army maneuvers.
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assistance of expelled Spanard
western world This
twenty battles and srmishe his body of
nine wounds received in action
IteT having been shot through while
| battlefield tTampled charge Spanish cavalry.
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CORRESPONDENT gives a most
astonishing account OF tia
! sale OF titles in continental
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HE story Of General Faustino Guerra Puente major
general and commander in chief OF Cuban
army reads like page from a romance by Dumas.
General Fa ustino Guerra Puente, more com
monty known Pine Guerra is the youngest mill
tary officer acting commander chief o the
armies of any country. He is only thirty-fve hav-
ing been born in Pmar del Rio 1873.
While stripping yet in mis- teens he served as
colonel of infantry under Maxine Gomez. and Ma
The Springfield herald., 1908-09-25
TO START
SOON.
Arthur o. fidder, Deputy United States SURF
veyor, who has charge Of the work,
is i'm Lamar nONs

The many people who are in
terested in the resurvey Of the
southern part of Baca county
will be. pleased to learn that Mr..
Arthur D. Kidder, Deputy U. S.
Surveyor, who has charge of the
work, is now at Lamar with his
outfit and is engaged in testing
his instruments and completing
his arrangements. Mr.. Lang
ston, one of Mr.. Kidder's lieuten-
ants. came down on the stage,
Monday, to make arrangements
for teams, a cook, etc, but on
Tuesday afternoon. Mr.. Kidder
notified him by telephone that
he had arranged with Downing
The Springfield herald., 1908-09-25
A Farewell

A pleasant occasion was pro-
vided by Mr.. and Mrs. B. B.
Cant at their home last Sunday,
where host of friends and
neighbors gathered for a fare
well visit with James Herbert
and family. About fifty We're
present and all did justice to the
watermelon feast and other good
things provided. Mr.. and Mrs.
Cant are royal entertainers and
their genial hospitality was en-
joyed by all. Mr.. Herbert and
family leave this week for Cold
water, Kansas, where they 90 to
obtain better educational advan-
tages. May good fortune and
prosperity attend them in their
new home, is the wish of their
many friends who will miss them
from the community.
A Friend.
The Springfield herald., 1908-09-25
Sunday School
Convention.

The various parts Of Raca coun-
ty were well represented at the
Campmeeting grounds, north of
Villas, last Sunday. In the fore
noon Rev Parker Of Chicago de
livered an able and interesting
sermon, which was followed by
the administration of the Sacra-
ment by DR.. Chase.
In the afternoon the County
Sunday School convention was
held, Pres. N.G. Jones presiding.
The exercises were interesting
and instructive, consisting of
song and prayer, addresses by
N. G. Jones, DIR. Chase and Rev.
Parker, and reports from the
various Sunday Schools in the
county, as well as a report of the
work of the Sunday School Asso-
citation by the secretary, Mrs.
Collins, of Stonington.
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BACA COUNTY HAS FINE EXHIBIT
Despite NUMEROUS Difficult TIES

Send in the news. we want it.
Roy Regnier has sold his cattle
to Great Bend Parties.
John Poyner was over from his
ranch, northeast Of Villas, the
24th.
E. E, Alexander brought two
loads of freight in from Lamar,
today, for A. A, Denney.
Robert Homsher returned
Thursday, bringing back his
mother and sister who have
been visiting IN Denver.
Eugene Whitiker has gone to
Lamar and will probably go on to
Kansas City to look after the
shipment and sole of his cattle.
j. III. Christy is'making SINH
lar trip.
Ward Bros. seld 21O head of
cattle to McAfee & Kirkpatrick
of Las Animas.r Felix Ward and
Glen Yokum are delivering them
to that point. II. C. and j. N.
Stalnaker also sold 115 head to
the same firm.
The following were among
those seen on Or streets, Mon
day and Tuesday: Jacob Har-
mon, j. W. Daniel, VIM. Curtis,
l.. L. Knox, A. H. Barrett, j.
H. Christy, A. ]. Streeter, H.
o. Blanchat, J. o. Vanorsdol, j.
Martin Ford, A. G. Bruner, Geo.
Brown, VIM. <Konkel, Walter
Caddick, B. F. Lamport, Bert
and VIII Greathouse, Tom Ward
and Claude Jones.
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sros. of Lamar for teams.

Bros. OF Lamar lOf Teams.
Mr.. Langston was fortunate
in securing the services of H.
K. Ward as "sour dough artist"
and we predict that Harry will
make good" in that capacity.
j. L. Petticrew will haul the
metal stakes which are to be
stored at Villas and Springfield.
The starting point for the
work will be at the Township
corner on the correction line near
Villas, and Villas will be used as
a supply base as the work to be
done this winter is to be south
and east from that place. We
hope there will be no more delay.
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The Lecture.

DR.. Chase delivered his lecture
entitled "The Ancestors of the
Coming Man to an appreciative
audience, at the campmeeting
grounds, north of Villas, Wednes-
day, at 3 p. m. The subject was
well handled, the lecture contain
ing much food for thought, and
being full of good points for both
young and old. Many were pres
ent from a distance, among them
being noticed Miss Marsh, teach
er of the Springfield High,school
and all her pupils.
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Items from The Lamar
Daily News.

Irwin Leckrone is here today,
the 23rd, from Stonington, Baca
county.
B. B. Cant, of Blaine, Baca
county, spent couple of days
here on land business.
Arthur Johnston was here the
23rd from Monon, Baca county,
and purchased tract of land at
the isolated tract sale.
Ralph Ranney was up from
Villas today and bid on 16O acres
of land near MIR. Yokum's at the
government isolated tract sale.
Subscribe for THE HERALD.
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Hughes and Rowan passed
through here, Sunday, with 80
head of cattle for delivery to
Felix Cain.
Lizzie Shannon was painfully
but not seriously scalded by the
overturning of kettle of boiling
water at the south ranch a few
days ago.
Mrs. J. A. Stinson came down
from Lamar, Wednesday even
ing. Mrs. Stinson and Mrs.
Arthur Garrett will spend a few
days at the Villas campmeeting.
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F. C. Stalnaker was in town,
Thursday.
CRANKY Hillyer, the Examiner
in the numerous land cases
brought under the Torrens Act,
held court here the q and 22nd.
Judge Wallis represented the ap-
plicants, and Attorneys Dolph
and Mail the adverse interests.
Much testimony was taken and
a further adjournment had un-
til Oct. 23rd, when arguments of
the counsel will be heard at La
mar.
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FremOnt COMM lO per cent

making an average of about 40
per cent for the most favored
counties. In the other counties
in the State the complete failure
will reduce the average to a very
low percent.
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Don't Fail to attend
the Sampmeeting. q.

No one should fail to attend
the meetings now in progress at
the Camp grounds, north of vi
las. Many are now camped
there, but there is room for many
more. The grounds are nicely
situated, the arrangements good
and the meetings interesting and
helpful.
The Springfield herald., 1908-09-25
THE SHORTEST APPLE
CROP IN COLORADO
FOR YEARS.

Our representative at the re-
cent State fair made careful and
diligent inquiry as to the condi-
ton of the apple crop and as to
the yield to be expected.
Every exhibitor was interview
ed and an estimate of the yield
for each county is as follows: