Hero tales of the American soldier and sailor as told by the heroes themselves and their comrades; the unwritten history of American chivalry . athereda High and a Low , J s , , i & , . Bail. together alter the rumpus was over, and the men got their belongings back, and without having anything said to themfor throwing it away, either. It was funny to hear the talk of some of theRough Riders at mess that night. What I want, and want right now, said one of them to his companions, is twenty-seven Scotch high-balls and a caviare sandwich. Stop your kidding, one of them replied, youre in luck that
Hero tales of the American soldier and sailor as told by the heroes themselves and their comrades; the unwritten history of American chivalry . athereda High and a Low , J s , , i & , . Bail. together alter the rumpus was over, and the men got their belongings back, and without having anything said to themfor throwing it away, either. It was funny to hear the talk of some of theRough Riders at mess that night. What I want, and want right now, said one of them to his companions, is twenty-seven Scotch high-balls and a caviare sandwich. Stop your kidding, one of them replied, youre in luck that youdidnt get one Spanish low ball. One of the boys of Hamilton Fishs outfit sang in a very sweet tenorvoice The Vacant Chair, at mess that night. It was enough to choke aman up. Edward Marshall, that newspaper correspondent who was hit in thespine early in the fight, was a game man all right. He was conscious whenthey picked him up. Where did you get it, Marshall ? he was asked before he was examined. I pass, said he, for he didnt know where he was hit himself, thebullet made him so numb. Any old place from hat to moccasins, I PRAISE FROM THE FOH PRAISE FROM THE FOE. A Tribute From 11,000 Spanish Soldiers. IT is very doubtful if the annals of warfare have ever recorded such adocument as the farewell address which was presented on August 21 y1898, to the American army at Santiago by 11,000 Spanish soldiers onthe eve of leaving Cuba for their native tribute to our gallant boys reads as follows: Soldiers of the American army : We would not be fulfilling our duty as well-born men in whose breaststhere live gratitude and courtesy should we embark for our beloved Spainwithout sending to you our most cordial and sincere good wishes and fare-well. We fought you with ardor, with all our strength, endeavoring to gainthe victory, but without the slightest rancor or hate toward the Americannation. We have been vanquished by you (so our generals and chiefs judgedin sign
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