Garcia

Calix to, a Cuban pritiet born in Holguin, Cuba, Oct. 14, 1836; and took up the profe ion of law. In 1868 he organized the revolution which has since been called the “Ten Years’ War.” In the early part of that struggle the Cubans won great Bucce and captured many towns. In recognition of his services Garcia was appointed a Brigadier-General and - ety commander-in-chief of the Cuban army. On Sept. 3, 1873, he with 20 men was surrounded by 500 Spaniards. When he saw that he would fall into the hands of the enemy he placed a revolver in his mouth and fired. The ball came out through his forehead, which always showed a scar. On his recovery he was sent to Spain, where he was pardoned in 1878.