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About The Red Cloud chief. (Red Cloud, Webster Co., Neb.) 1873-1923 | View Entire Issue (July 15, 1898)
iTim rsmft i'n V " r1 m f , "nuwp ft THE RED CLOUD CfflEF. wwPWlWWfl J y . TRUCE IS AT AN END. SPAIN WILL DIE BEFORE SURRENDERING. Varal'i Itesolvr to Die Before Surrender ing Received and Approved hjr the Cap tain General at Havana Secretary Alger Talk of Shatter's Dispatches WA8iiiSQT0X,.Iuly 10. Secretary Al gtr, when naked at half past 1 o'clock If the fighting had Wen resumed at Bantlago.'replled: "I do not think so." Secretary Alger based his statement , apon n cablegram from (ieneral Shaf ter, which Indicated that hostilities were near hut had not actually opened op and might bo deferred, lie said that six batteries of ltandolph'H art 11 lery had been unloaded and gotten to the front to-day and that only one of the lighters sent to (ieneral Shatter bad reached its destination. Tho secretary added that General Ghaftcr's dispatch said the lighters were needed to unload provisions for the troops. In view of the published statements that tho troops were on short rations, General Shatter was wired as to the proofs of tho assertion. Ilia telegram said that on one day only were any troops on half rations and on thin day the only troops which Buffered were a few at the furthest " point from tho supplies. The general ays there was considerable complaint t; ob account of lack of tobacco, but added that there was sufficient food, tobacco and other necessary supplies upon the ships to last at least two mouths, and they will bo brought ashore at the earliest possible mo tnent. Everything lie reported to bo in a most satisfactory condition and he ex pected fighting might be resumed per baps this afternoon or evening. It was expected at tho navy depart ment that Sampson's big guns would begin work again at noon to-day upon the fortifications at the entrance of Santiago harbor, though it cannot be learned that explicit notice of such a purpose has been received. The de partment's knowledge is confined to the fact that this was the plan of cam paign arranged between Shafter and Sampson at their meeting three days One of the most important results expected to follow Sampson's appear- i anco in tho harbor Is the cutting off of the retreat of the Spanish forces to the interior of Cuba. Our troops now control the approaches to the town from the south to tho northeast "and can easily close tho semicircle to the north. In tho rear, to the west, how ever, there uro high and rugged bills, across which the Spaniards might retreat toward Manzanlllo. If Samp son's vessels enter the harbor and ap proach the town closely it is believed ,, that their guns will close tho lino of "retreat over these hills so effectively that were the Spaniards to attempt the passage they would go to certain destruction. Tho Navy department is having rreat difficulty in communicating by wire with Sampson, though it is not known whether this nrlses from bad cable service or from tho distance at which Sampson lies from the cable station. All that came from him last night was a brief report as to the con dition of the wrecks of the Spanish vessels. A dispatch from Havana says Hint the Americans demanded the surrender of Santiago, fixing the terms of the truce until noon to-day. General Toral, in refusing the prop osition, said he was resolved to defend the town until death. ' General Blanco approved the firmness of Genera) Toral's resolution. DEATH' IN A MISSOURI STORM, Thirteen Fooplo Killed at Steeltllla by a Waterspout. CunA, Mo., July 10. A courier from Steelville, the county seat of Craw ford county, brought the terrible news that the town had almost ,been wiped out by a water spout early yesterday morning. The bodies of thirteen of the victims have already been recov ered. The dead are: Mrs. Lou Tucker and babe, St. Louis, t Daughter of Charles Abrahams, St Louis. Mrs. John Woods and two children, Steelville. 1 Mrs. James Tuff and three- children, Bteelvillo. Mrs. William Lesouch. Steelville. Luther Slouch, Steclvlllo. Negro, unknown, Midland. As soon ns tho news was received a relief party started for tho stricken town. Tho town was In ruins. Few buildings were left standing, and groans of anguish were heard on all sides ns searchers sought for loved one nmong tho debris. The waterspout occurred outside tho town, but swelled Yadkin creek, which catno down In a mighty and destructive Hood, sweeping all before it. Up to last evening thir teen bodies had bce-i recovered, hut It is thought more hnvo perished. Steelville was u town of 1,000 inhab itants, situated on the Salem branch of tho 'Frisco railroad, and Is tho couuty seat of Crawford county. All the wires aro down nnd no eotnmunh cation e.m b hiul excel by courier. To Huo Kapress Cowpunles. . Kanhah Citv, Mo., July 10. iAt the Instance of tlie'Kaiisan City transpor tation bureau, Major William Warner, United Stateu district attorney, will bring suit to compel express companies to accept shipments without payment by the shipper of tho revenue tax. Viioknix, Art., July 10. Governor McCord hint announced that ho has re ' oelvcil Indefinite leavo of absence from his duties as tho executive of Arizona und will tako command iih colonel of the regiment of Infantry now being gccrultcd in the four territories. NO-OFFICIAL PEACE MOVE, Spain llaa Made No Open KfTnrt to lln the War LoMioNyJuly 10. Although pence rumors aro more numerous and there is a general feeling that Spain may at any moment sua for peace, nothing definite upon the subject is known in competent quartern. lioth thepfficlals of the United States embassy and the British foreign ofllco say tho situation is the same as yesterday. Washington, July 10. The belief that a peace movement will bo inaug urated continues strong, but tho dcflulto announcement is made that no such movement has taken forma tion thus far. The stato department authoritative ly stated to-day that no peace over tures, direct or indirect, official or un official, had been submitted 'to this government. At the same time similar statements came from authorized sources at the ilrltlsh, French, German and other embassies and lecatlons. It Is stated broadly in these official quar ters that whatever may bo the hope or expectation of Spain toward peace tho matter thus far is conilncd entirely to the other side of tho water and has taken no form cither before the author Ities here, or before the foreign repre sentatives of these powers, which would bo most likely to speak in the event of a peace movement. Madhio, July 10. According to the newspapers here the Spanish minister for foreign affairs, Duke Almovovar do Klo, has declared that no European power is disposed to intervene in be half of peace unless tho belligerents make a request to that effect. The ministers aro divided in their opinions as to tho advisability of Im mediate negotiations for peace. The war party is inclined to adopt the view of Marshal Martinez Campos, who considers that the army must first, by a noble victory, wipe out the defeat of the navy. The peace party urges di rect negotiations with tho United Stutcs, rather than through powers whose selfishness has allowed Spain to be crushed by a strong enemy, and who may now Intrigue for harder con ditions, desiring to profit by her dis memberment. The Liberal fays the Spanish cabi net is considering the question of signing a ten days' armistice in order to facilitate the peace negotiations. Senor Sagasta, however, declared after the cabinet meeting that the ru mors of an armistice were without foundation, adding that the govern ment is only discussing the means of prosecuting tho war. It is rumored hero that tho Spanish government has received a dispatch from Captain General Blanco, announc ing that Bear Admiral Sampson has sent him a telegraphic dispatch, sum moning tho Spanish commander to order the evacuation of Cuba within forty-eight hours, aud announcing that otherwise the Americans will bombard all the forts in Cuba. BRITISH CONSULS QUIT CUBA. England's Representative at llavant Arrive at Kingston. Kingston, Jamaica, July 10. The British cruiser Talbot, which left Havana on Tuesday, July 5, arrived at Port Royal yesterday with twenty three passengers, among them Sir Alcxnnder Gollan, British consul gen eral nt Havana nnd Mr. Higgins of the British consulate there, both on leave, which is given as the only explanation of their departure. Mr. Jerome has been left in charge of British affairs in Havana. Mr. Higgins said: "The city of Ha vana is quiet and there are no new complications. The well-to-do inhab itants are subslrtlng tolerably, but the poor are dying of starvation in the streets. There are many sights of ter rible misery. The barracks are filled with starving women. Tho soldiers are fairly well fed. General Fando has been sending troops into tho In terior, it is said, en route to Santiago, but I do not sec how they will get there. The blockade is maintained and vessels aro frequently turned back. Everybody Is anxious for1 tho conclusion of the war, though the sol diers wish to fight and all the officials are resolute. There is no flour In Ha vana and no meat, while hams art scarce." SHAFTER'S TOTAL LOSS. In Two Hay's Fighting Two Officer and 30H Knlltted Men Were Killed. Wasiiinoton, July 10. Tho War de partment received two dispatches from General Shnfter to-dny, as follows: Play A nr.r. Esik, July 9. Complete reinirl received to-day of loss on July 1 nnd ?. Killed, twoofllcers, 208 enlisted men. Wounded, Si officers, 1,1-3 enlisted men. Missing, 70 enlisted men. The reports giving the names of tho killed and wounded are being rapidly pre pared, and It is hoped to get them off to-morrow. Shnfter. The second dispatch rend: Cable op erators were permitted to go in yester day morning. The English cnblu wuh In working order and somo of tho op erators woro in tho city. General Toral wanted these there as they were the principal men. This cable has not been cut and the men sent in have not taken it up again. Euglish cable has been working all the time through to Havana. Shnfter. LEOPOLD TO VISIT AMERICA, A l.oug Yachting Tour l'lannad by the King of tho Itelglnn. London, July 10. The Pall Mall Ga zette this afternoon says that King Leopold of Belgium will start in August on a long yachting cruise, ad ding that he will maku a considerably stay iu the United Stutcs. The Quarantine I'lant llunied. Moiiii.k, Ala., July 10. The quaran tine stution at Mobile bay burned early yesterday, including fumigating tun chincry. wharf, etc NOTES 0E THE WHEEL. MATTERS OF INTEREST TO DEV OTEES OP THE BICYCLE. Tho Art of rdllni One or the Molt Important Factors In Cycling KnglUh vomen Subjected to Inmlu llerausa of tfloowers Hints for Illders. Proper I'edallng. E D A L I N G Is an art. It Is not to bo acquired nt n mo ment's notice, nor In a week's prac tice. And yet it is one of the most im portant fnctorts In cycle riding. It lies nt tho very founda tion of all speed nnd sprinting quai- IMcs. Tho racing man practices for it persistently nnd systcmntlcully. He cannot hope to plnco himself without it. No matter how expert n rider may be, ar whnt speed he muy bo found develop ing, he enn nover be said to have gnlned n thorough mastery of his machine, nor bo cnpnblo of obtaining tho best re sults from his efforta, If his pedaling U uneven. A regular stroke and a steady application of power nro two of tbc es sentials. With them tihotild bo culti vated tho much-talked of unkle move ment, whereby every ounce of pressure mny bo utilized. Thlfl rule Ih un axiom, and if applicable to the riders of chain wheels, it applies with much greater forco to thobe who nre mounted upon tho bevel gear chalnlcBB. A steady, even stroke of pcudulum-llko regular ity Is productive of much greater re sults tlinn any Jerking, uneven pros sure can possibly yield. Even In pick ing up speed for sprinting purposes, there Ih no necessity for jumping on the pednls. Much moro power in wnstcd nnd less results obtnlncd than If n Htendy, even pressuro is employed, fol lowing the pedals with the power through ns grent nn nrc of the circle as possible. Hldera of chalnlesB bicycles everywhere nro recommended to pny the greatest attention to these points. They embody the csBentlal principles of tho proper riding of ull bicycles, but especially of tho machined which they are using. The Wheel. mounter Did It. Much ns some of us may dislike the Appearance of tho bloomer costume, the leust we enn do is to behave with or dinary civility to IndlcB, no mntter what their attire may be, writes tho so ciety man of tho London Sketch. So, nt least, ono would have thought; but opinions upon tho subject seem to dlf 'or, for, according to n dally newspaper, a certain Mru. Arnold, described ns nn artist of No. 14 Wellington place, Chel sea, was lately refused admittance nt the White Horse Inn, Dorking, because she happened to bo wearing whnt Is euphemistically termed n "bifurcated gurment." The lndy so insulted was evidently not uwnro that she had n per fect i Ight to summon the hotel keeper, for, as I stnted In these columns sev eral months ngo on tho nuthorlty of no less n reprcsentntivo of tho legal pro fession than John A. Williamson, Esq., who, by tho way, Is chief counsel of tho C. T. C. In ' Northumberland, "Every person who opeim un Inn by the 'way Bide nnd profesHea to exercise tho busi ness nnd the employment of n common lunkeeper, la, by tho custom of the tenlm, bound to afford such shelter and accommodation as ho possesses to all travelers who apply for It und render, or nro nble to pay, tho customary hire, nnd nre not drunk nnd disorderly, or lnborlng under contagioiiB or Infectious diseases, or nre persons of bad enar ncter. If the Innkeeper ncglecta or re fuses ho to do, ho Ih liable to an action for the recovery of nny. damage that mny have been sustained by reason of Bitch refusal, and also to be Indicted at common law." Winner of the I.-M. Koad Hare. To the .general public tho victory of John McCarthy, Jr.. of Belleville, N. J., JOHN M'CAUTHY, JB, ra tho Irvington-Mlllburn road race was n complete HtirprlHO. But his Intimate friends wero expecting It. They know whnt he could do, but kept mum about It. Ho Ib a young chap, being 18 yenrs old. Ho lias been employed by hla father, who In n prominent contractor, slnco ho finished his Bchoollng n your ugo. Begin ding his lecent ruco ho Baym "I novor rodo n wheel until June, 1S97, when my fnther gave mo a LyndhtifBt blcjcle. It was n racer, fit ted With League tires. Ho gave It to mo aB ft reward for attention to studies nt school. Early this year my friends urged mo to go In for the Irvington Mlllburn race. Ab my tlmo for train ing was limited, I heoltotcd, but finally is H i.w. AflPjt. JHT RSWsssVv ronnented. I hnd to do nil my prac tice work hctorn 7 n. in. or nftor fi:S0 p. m. I did It nil on the Bollovillo roads, nnd did not get a chance to ride over tho course until tho day of tho race. After I had started In tho race and had ridden two miles I wnB con fident I would win. So I mndo up my mind to ride carefully and to avoid falls and other accidents while doing my shnro of the pncemakliiR. Tho only fall I got wuh through the mlstnkcn kindness of a bystander, who threw n bucket of water over mo. I rodo n Lyndhurst 18-pound racer, geared to 74, with C Inch cranks. Tho Lcnguo tlreB were of the 1-76 tdzo. Tho ma chine nnd tires went through without n mishap of nny kind." New York Press, The Fool Uh Virgins. The incident of tho foolish virgins is eclipsed by the adventure of thrco young ladlcH who were Inst week pur sued und un ruled by a vlllago countable because their cyclo lanipB were not lighted, though durknean hnd long since set In. In fear and trepidation the spokeswoman of the three strove to ex plain to the rural minion that her bi cycle lamp nnd her friends' lamps nt well were electric lnmps, nnd that the electric power hnd unexpectedly run out. With more wit thnn Is common ly tho Bhnre of the local "officer," ns tho provincial policeman loves to be called, this particular constable replied that ho knew nothing about running out, but that ho meant to run them in, and run them in he did greatly to hlk subsequent chngrln, however, for the thrco comely cycllstn proved to bo the daughters of a magistrate of consider nblo influence in the adjoining county The Sketch. The Lady C) Clint. PFi,t: 'Vrtff? (A Scene Now Often Witnessed on U Country Roads.) Crossing Car Tracks. Experienced riders need no ndvlct. in tho matter of crossing railroad trnckH on n bicycle. But novices uh n rule often como to grief becnuso of their luck of knowledge on this point. Tracks should alwayn bo crpsscd nt right an gles, or iih near bo as possible. This rule should bo observed particularly when tho pavement and tracks nro wet. Many a full is caused by nt tempting to rldo ucross tracka obliquely. Keep Cool. When overhented in bicycling don't flood your stomach with Iced drinks. Go first to tho pump or spring or fau cet, as the case may be, nnd allow tho Htrenm of wuter to How over your wrlflts. Moisten tho temples, und, when thun relieved, take your drill)' slowly and rationally. Hints for Cyclists. Cyclists should bo careful to obtatr reliable road maps. Whllo moderate cycling benefits the heart, immoderate cycling disturbs It. Hill climbing will never bo mastered If n dismount is made nt every incline. A cako of chocolate comes in very ac ceptably when carried on long Jour neys. Methylated spirits rubbed on tho palms of the bands will save them from blisters. For drinks on the road soda water nnd milk Ih Incomparably the beat for thlrst-qucnchlng. Tho bell Bolected for your muchlno should bo ono that really doeH givo au dible warning ot your approach. if you hnvo not ridden your machine for Bomo time, tho chain ulioultl bo tak en off and Boaked for nn hour or two in sperm oil before you lesuinii your spins. Ankle action should be practiced nl tcrnntcly with each foot, and then with both together. Whnt apprnrs ut first tc be a difficulty becomes a habit. Uphill cycling enn bo made much enBler by sitting eiect lu tho saddle, following tho revolutions of tho pedal right around, und giving n slight pull on the handles ench time. When n wheel pedal or crank bracket enn bo perceptibly sunken, It Is qulto time Homo tightening wau done. It la a mistnko to suppoRo that a Iooko bear ing does not wear out so soon ns a prop erly adjusted one; tho opposite In Just the cnKo. If you are not well acquaint, cd with cycles, or huvo not much tlmo, let a repairer ovorhaul nnd adjust your mount. "Vben pedals arc made to screw Into tho crank, tho right-hand pedal Is often furnished If It Ih not It ought Jo be with n left-hand thread, so that the ten dency ot the revolution or tho pedal on the pedal-pin is to tighten up the srrow Instead of to loosen It. When such la tho case tho rider should be careful not to exchango tho crnnlfH If It tnkcH them off tho crank lulc. . i'V at- T J fcaS um.z 1 fojSSBww 0 Tfl$Ml$r- IN THE ODD COMER, QUEER AND CURIOUS AND EVENTS. TMINQS Women and "Crow'a reef Transplant ing Muscle. All About thn reefer FleaRens of Touch lu Hnrgery A l'atrlotlo Hen. Thn Hacrlflce. There once was n noble Lndy With eyes tlmt were llro nnd llnme. Hut for the despair of her lovers This Lndy was not to blame; For "lio hnd not hoiikIU tlm homage Of thorn) who to womlilp enmu. 3lio lived In nn undent city That lay In tho preth of war, In the dnya when there wns no pity Kor mother or maid; when tho enr Of the comj'ror crushed to earth Tho leunt that his course would debar, And women decided her Ktnticcs Were niinre for tlio oul of men. To turn them awny from thn clinnrm Of others: nnd never ukuIii. In Hint moduli and nnelent city. Win hor iiatnu for the tongue or pon. Itut the victor enme; he Invested That city with foot und hotite; Ho flaunted tho rinRS he had wrested Krom those who had died In his course; rhcio wn death If tho city resisted,. Thrro wus doubt if they yielded to force. The bosom of every maiden Was tilled with fenr of tho Bnclts lie mothers they wept; and tho children Cnmo weeping to them; hut, uluckl rno prowess of nil their defenders Could bear not tho enemy buck. Vnln offer of ransom: still alncr A plea for mercy to him Who held to each savage rctnlnor Ily spoils thai wuio Mhmneful and grim Fnlso e'er to the fair, lie were fnlner To foster each furious whim. Then up rose the noblo I.ndy, Whoso eycH wero n flro and llntne, And secretly out from thn city Hhe stolo In tho dnrkness and cnmo, In nil of her mentlonless beauty, To tha teut of tlio comj'ror. Hhnmu? Ho looked on the noblo Lndy. The Lndy sha looked on him Mother of all that have Hindis men fall Was tho look tlmt she looked on hhn; And his will, Unit wuh fierce to onquor, Q row wvuk, mid lilu eyes grow dim. "Tlio soldiers of nil your nrmlos . Tho city, they'll puss it by: And tho nmlilciiH, und nil tho mothers, No loiiner iniibt fenr or cry; And the prlco for HiIh fur, grent nnrcy Lo you heilluto? Well, 'tis It" Tho fiercest of all his soldlero. And yet the truest, the tried IIo set them to guard lh city wnll, Lest uny his will deflid: Vnd by morning light they hud passed from sight, Bo the T. omen nor feared nor cried. But the sacrifice thn martyr. Blinked In by tho city gate. And slew herself by tho nucred fire, Where tho white-robed vcHtuI wait: Nor nttcr were they by tho Hpot to sluy Thun tho woman revered too lute. L. A. Osborne. Crow's Feet F.rused. With tho proper nmount of time nnd caro much may bo done In the wny of combating that natural enemy of wom enwrinkles. In the first place, never by nny chance wash the face lu hard water. Tho hardest can bo softened with bo little trouble Just a teaspoon ful. of ammonia In a pitcher of boiled water over night, and a bag of oatmeal placed In It in addition. This slmplo wnsli UBcd In tho moinlng will keep tho faco In fine condition: Pure elderllowcr wntcr, ono pint; borax, one-half pint; ou do cologne, ono ounce. Apply with a soft sponge, then dry your faco with n very soft towel, and give a final finish not a polish with a soft chamois leath er, which will effectually retnovo nil moisture. For tho crow'H feet ubo it little pure fresh cream, und putting a Uttlo on the first and second fingers, work It well Into the furrows from tho eye outward and downward, not up ward. Olive oil is also used In tho same wny, as well ns for thoso linen underneath the eyes, which muat bo smoothed out by a semi-circular move ment of tho fingers, commencing from the Inner corners downward; do t!s for fivo minutes every night, after hav ing (.leaned your face llnU lu tepid, then cold dlHtlllcd witter, Into which latter has been put n little of the lotion given nbavo. Those lines which como on either side of the nose must ho rub bed towurd the check, whllo thosn across tho forehead must be smoothed out from tha center of tho forehead out ward, not up und down. An astringent lotion, In addition to a rourao of facial massage, Ib of great benefit. Tls fol lowing In especially recommended: 1'oVdcred tannin, one ounce; roae.wnter, five ounces; glycerine, two (iurft.es. nc member, too, that ugllnesB lurks lu smelling buUb. Onn of our moat beau tiful women on tho stngc speaks of hav ing noticed with what rapidity one of hor friendB wrs accumulating wrlnklci, unit thoso, too, of unusual depth u.'d nleo. Upon apptidlng tho day with her sho found that she was addicted to tho almost constant uiiii of strong smell ing snltB, which caused her to wrinkle up her faco In a truly temarknhle man ner. Tho mystery wns explained, f .si dles will do woll to beware tho bottle. Transplanting Muscle. The wondeia of Biirgery will, it seems, never cease, Among tho moat import ant achievements Ih tho transplanting ot muscles. This has been successful ly done In tho enso of a putlont who bad for half n lifetime hern iinablo to tiso ono leg on account of parnlyHls occur ring In enrly childhood. The opera tion Ih thiiB described; "A uix-nch longitudinal Incision is made on tha Inner side of tho tblgh. with tho middle oppoxlto the top of thn patella. Tho stirtorlun Ih dissected out, cut off ut Its ItibcrtliHi, brought forward i.nd attach ed to tho muscular fascia Just nbovc und n Uttlo to tho Inner nlde of tho pa inlln. Tho attachment must be mndo firmly by splitting tho faucla and draw-In.- the muscle throiiub, so that It bo- comes adherent to both Inner nnd outer surfaces. Knngnroo tendon Is used for, sutures, being the bent material. Th wound If thru closed, and tho whole thigh Is bandaged, and finally n plastnr-1 of-parln bandage, or n long splint, t applied. The pntlcnt l kept recumbent for two weeks nt lenst, gentle motion la commencfd nt tho end of thrco woeks. nnd tho plaster la entirely omitted at tho end of from five to nix weeks. Thin operation has been performed several tlmcB with great BiiccesH, tho only fail ures occurring whoro tho muscles wero Imperfectly nttached. ThlB Btato or things was entirely remcdUd, however, lu the later operations. Fleas Wo hnvo been naked to give In then columns some ndvlco ns to the best methods of ridding dwellings of fleas. An to tho removal of tho peat, no bet ter ndvlco enn bo given thnn tho follow ing: Hvery Iioubo whoro a pet dog or rut Ih kept mny heconio seriously in fested with fleBB if tho proper condl tlonn of molBture nnd freedom from disturbance exist. Infestation, how over, Ib not likely to occur It tho (hara floors can bo frequently nnd thoroughly swept. When nn outbreak of floa comes, however, tho caHlcnt remedy to apply Is a free sprinkling of pyrcthruni powder In tho Infested rooms. Thia falling, benzine mny bo tried, a thor ough spinylng of enrpots nnd Hoore be ing undertaken with tbo cxcrclflo of due precaution In seeing that no light or flrcs'nre In tho limine nt tho tlmo ot the application, or for somo houra after wards. Finally, if tho plnguo In not thus nbatcd, nil floor coverings must bo removed nnd tho floora wnshed with hot BoapsudB. This Is n useful precau- tlon to tnko In uny Iioubo which It in proposed to closo for tho summer, alucu even n thorough sweeping may leave behind Bomo few flea egga, from which nn ull pervading awnrm may dovolop before tho Iioubo lo reonencd. Ily llleyclo Frclcht. A young woman, who rides n blcycltr and Is a warm friend ot tho olllcors nnd tho ofilceis' wIvpb, heard tho other day some lament Hint nil tho young fresh pork recently running about Chlckn ir.auga Bark had met a moot timely ant! satisfactory end. 8ho had reud Charlea Lamb's essay upon roast suckling pigs, and she felt the pathos ot this lament. Being Invited to dinner nt camp the other evening, sho rodo out to Chlckn innitKii on her bleyclo In tho nfternoon. On' the wny bIio cBplcd n litter of the loveliest, tho blackest, tho dumpllng cst young pigs you ever aaw. She niude n Bntlsfuctory bargain with a far mer for the purchase of one of tho lovc llcBt of Bald plgo. Sho had n ahawt Btrap. Sho mndo tho fnrmcr glvo th piglet a bath, und then bIio strapped hi squealing porclnoslty to her nnnaitt bars nnd rode into the camp with an accompaniment of oound that called qnt by tin colonel'H express command th rcgimi ital band for n serenade In her honor after dinner. Hartford Time. Humor at Ilattle or Manila. Grlin-vlHaged war has Hb humorou as well nB Its terriblo Hide, and Capt. Gen. Blanco in not tho only humorist in tho present conflict. Tho cablegram to Madrid from that redoubtable com mander alKiut tho mule that wa killed ot MatnnznB Bet two continents u laugh ing and thousands of rhymBtors to writ ing vcrees. And It Ib a dull day when ho docs not In n dispatch to the Span ish government destroy several Amer ican men-of-war. But na a humorist tho captntn nt Manila who requested n cessation of hoctllltlcs while he went ashore for ammunition Is entitled to thw cako. Tho Petrel, of Dewey's; fleet, had chnacd a gunboat up the Paslg river. Seeing he waB cornered, tho captain or the Spanish gunboat went to the Petrel In a amall boat under a flog of truce to rankn terms. The American captam told him he miiKt surrender orflght. "Wo are willing to .fight," replied, tb Spaniard. "Plcnuo allow us to Bend for ammunition, because our tstore Ib ex hausted." Sensr of Touch In Barbery. There hnH been of late more or letui dlHcusBlon on tho uae of antiseptic gloves. These articles arc strongly ob jected to. however, by experienced sur geoiiB, who claim that the Burgeon nc qulreB n Brnao of touch that Ib ot verr great value to him In performing deli cate and complicated operations, Ho acute docs thlo becomo that even th extent of dlstano may almost be dctor mtned by It. They believe that it Ib piwBlblo to txcrclHO Hufllclent caro toi the washing of hands and tho applica tion of antlBcptlca to mako Buch glover wholly unureeasnry. Bo UiIb aa It may. the best surgeoiiB nro very reluctant to adopt anything that Intorferen with tint delicacy of handling, which 1 their chief pride, nnd upon which, to n groat extenr. ib t-afcty of tho patient de- HWlS. A I'utrlotle Hen. A Shenandoah. In man has u patri otic hen which lad nn egg tho other day 'five IncheB long and ono Inch .wide, In shape auggCHtlng n torpedo. "Tho hen," he anya, "was particularly proud of her patriotic feut, and cackled ull day lon after It. until Bhe became hyBterlcal. It Ih a happy nugury, it seems to me. K my hen lays more of the aamo Bart of eggs, I propose to boil them hard nn-t hcihI them down to the government Bit ammunition "South Bethlehem Star, Genuine Hurprlse. "How did tho nurprlso party ut th CnwkprB' turn out? Wns It a geuulmt surprise?" "Indeod H wau. Soiss body had given the Cawkers a hint, and when wo got there tbo Iioubo was dark, nnd there wasn't a uoul at home." U t ic . r. i I " l t I Jit m ' JT .v;i .-... JWnBK-f"lhl"MfwiiPir IkAMMSl