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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17
WAR DEPARTMENT INDIGESTION

The Utah volunteers viii go cheerful
ly wherever they are ordered, but it
would be somewhat of satisfaction if
they knew for certain where they are
going. The latest information is that
they will go to the Philippines, but no
man knows what, in this matter, the
morrow may bring forth. The voun-
teer5 have had orders changed on them
so frequently that they would be fully
justified in exclaiming: Where are we
at?"
1t must be confessed that there ap-
pears to be a good deal of indecision
on the part of those having in charge
the plan of campaign for the army.
While it is true that circumstances al
ter cases, still the circumstances
should not be allowed to dictate every
thing; and circumstances, or something
equally as caDricious, have been con-
trolling. apparently, the movements of
the volunteers. Take the case of the
Utah troops of cavalry. First it was
to be mustered in, and then it was not,
then it finally was. Then it was to be
ordered to the Philippines, then to
Cuba, and now again to the Philip
pines. All this simply means that there
is great incompetence or carelessness
somewhere in the war department. If
the war goes on for any length of time
and assumes large dimensions, it is
more than likely the war department
will have to be rid of much red tape
and fuss and feathers. To the public
eye it looks as though there were con-
siderable incompetence and more indie
cision in the department. Even a poor
plan well and vigorously carried out is
better than a good one carried out in
differently and with indecision.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17
TALES OF THE DAY.
He Know,d If an de Time

Atlanta Constitution: Some young fell
lows in the country had heard that an
old darby who lived on the outskirts of
the village was very much afraid that he
would be forced into the war. So one
night recently they went in force to the
cabin and knocked on the door.
Who's dat?" said voice from within
THE army officers" was the reply
open the door, old man"
DE man yo lookin' fer amt in heah
sub, said the voice inside, in trembling
accents.
I'VE know you. Abr'am.'' said one Of
the party, so you might as well own up
and open up. We've come for your
'Oh. Lawdl Hits me fer sho-but on
my back wild de rheumatism
open the doori"
My wife's rubin me now wild boss
linimentl"
open the door,"
There was scrambling sound inside.
The old man had climbed the clay CHM
ney, hoping to slide down the roof and
escape in the darkness. The bows saw
him aud surrounded him as he gained the
ground.
Then ne knew. by the laughter of the
crowd. that it was all a joke and, recog-
MIXING the leader, said:
Dat you. Marse Tom? Lawd bless yo'
soul, / knowed hit wuz you all de time!'
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17
ROUGH RIDERS AND REvoLvERs

There are to be three regiments of
rough riders and the scene of their op
erations will undoubtedly be Cuba In
military operations they are a unique
organization, and the work they accom-
plish will be closely watched.
The cavalryman is always associated
with the idea of a saber, but the revol-
yer is to take the place of the saber
with the rough riders, it is understood.
The revolver should prove the more
effective weapon by far. In the hands
of one who is an expert in its use it is
a formidable weapon, and where a cav
airy charge is made upon infantry,
much more effective work can be done
than with any saber. The same would
also be the case where one body of cav
airy was charged by another, the one
being armed with revolvers and the
other with sabers. In the civil war,
Quantrell and his men used the revol-
yer in preference to the saber, and
used it very effectively.
The rough riders are supposed to be
familiar with the use of the revolver,
ana 10 De more OF less expert III It's
use. In the present war the rough
riders will, in popular estimation. be
to n large extent as cowboys,
and perhaps some will expect them to
be guilty of what are popularity sup
posed to be cowboy excuses. They
will not be cowboys, but soldiers, I'M
der very strict discipline, and there will
be no excuses. No doubt they viii
have much and hard work to do. work
of a scouting kind and where rapid
is required. High expecta-
tons are entertained of what they will
do, and the expectations will be real
izad
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

1t begins to look as though Germany
were getting ready for contingencies.
The Pail Mall Gazette says: THE num-
Der of reserves TO be called out this
year is greater than in any previous
year. 1t reaches a total of III, 500 men,
comprising 144,500 infantry, field artil-
lery and foot artillery. and 1900 cav
airy. These reserve men will so
through a II days drill. The great ma
neuyers of the standing army will, of
course, also take place, in which two
army corps, $4,000 strong. will be en-
gagged. Apart from these grand ma
neuvers. every army corps goes through
its so-called corps maDeuvers' in its
own district. Altogether, therefore.
counting active and reserve soldiers.
GOO men will go into camp this year,
and this is the peace footing of the
German army, which, in time of war,
can be trebled.''
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

genteelly- dressed man. somewhat after
this style:
Sir. you lost your watch some time
ago. for the return of which you adver-
tised reward of IS and no questions to
be asked?''
i did," said the gentleman.
Are you ready TO pay the money
agreeably to the advertisement"
Il am
well, here is your watch"
The gentleman then paid the money
and put the watch in his pocket, remark
ing at the same time;
Il can't imagine how 1 lost it,
Well, L Wal &c gou." said the thief.
Don't you remember a person knocking
against you the day you lost the watch?
Il do, said the gentleman.
Then it was said the rogue, co0ll.,
that it was taken from your pocket,
and l will show you how it was DONE
The man. suiting the action 10 the word.
jostled violently against the gentleman,
and left him perfectly satisfied with the
explanation. A few minutes after, put
ting his hand TO his pocket for the watch,
he found it had gone for the second time.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

General Wilson tells this about Grant
and Sherman: WILSON, said General
Sherman one night, as they sat by the
camp fire, I'm a smarter man than
Grant. I've got a quicker mind and
think a dozen thoughts where he thinks
one; I've read more, studied more and
know more about the science of war
than he does. But there's one thing in
which he beats me, and beats the
world. He doesn't care rap for what
he can't see the enemy doing, and it
scares ire like hades-'
There is a world of good sense in
these remarks, and they should be com
mitted to memory. and made guides by
those who have the conduct of the pres
ent war in charge.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

The distance from Gibraltar to Ma
Mia by way of the Suez canal. says the
New York Tribune, is 1854 miles. thus:
From Gibraltar to Port Said, 1920
miles; through the canal, SO miles; from
Suez to Alden, 1910; from Alden to Co
lombo, 2,13O; from Colombo to Singa-
pore, 1850; from Singapore TO Manila,
1.435. 1t must, however, be remembered
that the passage of the Suez canal,
though short in distance-99 miles
takes a considerable time, as it must
be made very slowly. The canal, by
a convention signed Oct. %, 1888, is ex-
empted from blockade, and vessels of
all nations, whether armed or not, are
to be allowed TO pass through it in
peace or war. The distance 10 Manila
from San Francisco is 1850 miles, thus:
From San Francisco to Hon slulu, 2,0S9
miles; from Honolulu TO NJ snila, 4,961
This shows a difference in favor of the
passage from San Francisco of 1904
miles.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17
ON THE EVE.
(Anril % 1903

(Apr1l y, 1SSS.)
Americal dear brotherland;
While yet the shotted guns are mute
Accept a brOtherly salute,
A hearty grip of England's hand.
Tomorrow, when the sulphurous glow
OF war shall dim the stars above,
Be sure the star of England's love
Is over you, come veal. come woe.
Go forth in hope, Go forth in might.
To all your nobler self be true,
That coming times may see in you
The vanguard of the hosts of light.
Though wrathful Justice load and train
Your guns. be every breach they make
A gateway pierced for Mercy's sake,
That Peace may enter in and reign.
Then, should the hosts OF darkness band
Against you, lowering thunderously.
Flash the word "Brotherr' DER the sea
And England at your side shall stand.
Exultingl For though dark the night,
End slnlscr with scud and rack,
/ ne houl nat brings us back to back
But harbingers the larger light.
London Daily Chronicle.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

of the Philippines are anxious to throw
of Spanish rule, they would be equally
anxious in time to throw off American
rule, no matter how much better it
might be. 1t would be impossible to
Americanize them and make them fit
for elf-government- Where one adj
vantage to be derived from holding the
Philippines permanently can be pointed
out, fifty disadvantages can be. 1t
should be remembered that this is not a
war of conquest.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17
Just How It Was Done.

Tit Bits: About two months ago an
elderly gentleman, while walking through
one of our public streets. had his watch
distracted fro.. his pocket in a very
mysterious. manner. He afterward Of
stated that no questions would be asked
of the person who returned il. Two
months afterward he was accosted by
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

A gentleman employed in the wholesale drug trade,
and living Franklin Avenue in Brooklyn has been for
years in very dscouragng state of mind 81 have been
subject to biousness and indigestion for years past he
results was almost discouraged. | happened to read
in circular the composition of Rpans Tabules and knew
the combination excellent Being in the whole
sale drug trade obtained package of Iabules at the
always carry small bottle with me now and would
think of being without them, though feel so much I'M
proved that l don't need oftener than in six
weeks | can not say too much for Ripans I abules.
ae ] y % II = IT'S s @ @
o
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

Boston Transcript: Hicks-Barton is
quite struck with Miss Birdikin He had
just lighted cigar last evening when she
hove in sight. He threw it away and went
up the street with her
Wicks-And do you know what she said
TO him? She told him that she appre-
ciated his .self-denial in throwing the cigar
away; but she never could think of mar
rying man who was so devoid of econ
omy.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

Boston Transcript: Suitor Ito her
younger brother)-Come. you ought to
know; is there any chance for me?
Brother-Oh. you are all right. That
isn't what's troubling Name. She's Won
dering if there's any chance for her.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

That little game of getting the
smaller craft of the blockading fleet
under the guns of Havana has been
played once and can't be again. The
Spaniards should remember that the
Americans are a knowing kind of cat
tie not to be caught with moldy corn
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

The wise merchant doesn't advertise
Paris novelties this season. He changes
the name to American novelties, there
by gaining a profit and a reputation
for patriotism.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

Chicago News: Weyler's Invasion.-"Do
you think Weyler seriously thinks of ever
trying to invade this country?'
Il wouldn't be surprised If he did. That
fellow is just inhuman enough TO want to
come over here and lecture about it after
the trouble is ended"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

Truth: Mr.. Jonsing-Jes' as 1 wuz
comm out of Marse Jones gate wifi de
fowls ali met de parson.
Wife (aghast)-W wot did he say?
Mr.. Jonsing-I1e said he wuZ comm
ober to TEX dinner wifi us tomorrer.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

The Notifications at Teneriffe are
being strengthened. The Spaniards
there naturally feel peaked over the
Manila affair.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

Let Us have a Dewey day." says
the Kansas City World. Certainly
you May" says the Salt Lake Herald.
Wouldn't that make man i'll, ah!"-
Anaconda Standard.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

Professor Charles Eliot Norton of
Harvard says there are few gentle
men in America. If such remarks are
the result of culture the less culture
the country has the better 1t will
be off
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

Won foIIts ever bave far1iiv nraVeys befoTs
breakfast?
Little Albert--No; we only have prayers
before We go to bed. We amt afraid in
the daytime.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

Philadelphia North American: A Flank
Movement.-"Pa." said Petey, what is
d flank movement
"A flank movement. my son." replied
the father. who is raw recruit lis when
/ prepare to go out and make night of
It and your mother secures possession of
the latch key"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

A Spanish woman in Philadelphia has
confessed TO aiding in plot to assassi-
nate General Fitzhugh Lee. Her part
was TO use her killing eyes, no doubt.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

Puck: Of Ephemeral Value-Mr. Pork
chopps-What did young Smithers give
you, Arabella?
Arabella-A book of quotations, papa.
Mr.. Porkchopps-Well, 1 can't see no
use in that when the markets changin'
every day!
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

Spaniards at Havana and Manila are
easing mule and horse flesh. After
awhile they viii be given a diet of
crow.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

When the boys in blue get on the
briney deep they will heave to without
being hailed by a Spanish war vessel
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17
-"----- --------
WIT AND HUMOR.

Puck: Not Like Other Girls.-'Uncle
Julius. what is a Bacchante?'
We'll, according TO art, a Bacchante is
a young woman who can feel perfectly
happy without owning a stitch of
clothes"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

At present people are more inter
ested in knowing where the Oregon
goes in May than how Oregon goes in
June.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

Germany expects to have a voice IN
the final disposition of the Philippine
islands sort of voice in the wilder
ness, maybe.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

The Buckeye boys at Camp Bushnell
are without shoes. But they have
plenty of pluck.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

1t will be almost impossible for the
boys who go to the Philippines to get
in out Of the wet.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17
TINTIc & MERCUR NOTICE.
Special Excursion to Salt Lake.

Tuesday, May II, via Oregon Short
Line. Round trip only $500 Special
train leaves Silver City. a. M; Nam
moth, 7:17: Eureka, 1880; Mercur, 7:40;
Fairfield. $40 Arrive at Salt Lake at
1925. Special returning leaves Salt
Lake at Z D. m. Last opportunity of
visiting volunteers at Fort Douglas.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

France did the handsome thing in
refusing to compel the Harvard to
leave the port of st. Pierre, Martinique
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

The Spanish fleet will not be riddled
until the riddle of its Whereabouts is
solved.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

To all American naval commanders
Go thou and Dewey likewise.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

The new vigorous foreign policy is to
begin with the bombardment of Ha-
vana- Success to it.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

If the Spanish vote as they shoot. no
wonder the franchise is a failure in
Spain.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

Thus far in the. war the battle has
been to the fleet.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

It isn't necessary to go to Washing
ton to stand by the president 1t can be
done just as well by staying at home.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

The rounding of Cape Haytien by
Admiral SIMPSONS fleet will be one of
the turning points of the war.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

Is the New York Journals Gentle
man" one of Professor Nortons gentle
men?
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

the ears nor the fancy of the CONT
mental editors.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

The Spanish fleet would prefer to
sail into Havana to sailing into Samp-
son.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

When Sampson meets that Spanish
feet, if viii be a case Of sink or swim,
survive or perish.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

If Don Carlos should be seated on
the Spanish throne he would very soon
discover it is full of needles and pins
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

St. Louis will furnish the army with
footwear. Thus st. Louis becomes the
sole of honor.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

Governor Leedy doesn't like the way
the war is being conducted. Neither
does Spain.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

The Spanish cabinet has resigned. 1t
was about the only thing it could do.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

Those Spanish gunners shot about as
straight as a woman throws a rock.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

Washington Star: Cool.-'This is the
fourth time you have asked me to marry
you" said Miss Cayenne, rather i'm
patiently. How often do you wish me
to refuse you?"
We'll" replied Willie Washington, Il
think three times quite sufficient"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17
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I5lWI / MIMI MNWF 1 The Crew
NONOG@ StaisE " sIsS u General Lee
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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

The diseases cured by Hoods Sarsa.
parilla are many, because most all.
ments disappear as soon as the blood
is enriched and purified by it.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17
COMMENTS BY THE PRESS.

Kansas City Starr Germany win have
just as much to say about the DISPOSE
ton of the Philippine islands as the
United States had 10 say about the dis
position of Alsace and Lorraine when
Germany snatched these provinces from
france and held them as prizes of war.
Springfield Republican,: We can evil
IDENTIFY give Spain lessons in naval war
fare. but this far greater activity of
Spain In transoceanic commerce is
worthy of our attention. Distant colon
ial possessions are rot the basis of it
More than half the twenty-odd Spanish
prize vessels captured off the Florida
coast were engaged in commerce having
no relations to Cuba 1t is a proud fact
for the Spaniard that his flag is seen and
known in every part of the world. 1t
might be so of the American save for the
absurd restrictions deliberately imposed
upon his shipping byaantiquated laws.
Chicago Record: Joseph Letter is
charged with the responsibility of the
bread riots in Europe and if they are the
means OF turning a few Of those cOun-
tries into republics the young wheat mer-
chant can pose as a great liberator
Denver Republican: What is rather to
be desired is an understanding between.
Great Britain and the United States
which would insure their fast friendship.
II would give Great Britain the moral
support of the United States in it's inter-
the moral support of Great Britain from
the beginning of our trouble with Spain.
Subsequently, if it should become neces-
sary, close offensive alliance might be
made in order to prevent any serious
injury TO either nation by a combination
of continental powers.
Houston CTexas) Post: The examina-
tons for the army are the cause of great
disappointment to many young men who
were eager TO go to war, but who can
say that they may not prove blessings
in disguise to the rejected? In the mean
time the public will feel better to know
that only the best men physically are
carrying the guns.
st. Louis Republic: Up to date the
record shows that 372 American boy
babies have been named George Dewey
and Ga girl babies have been named Co
lumbia Manila" Considering the fact
thari we are having late spring, this
S doing quite we'll
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

2. C. n. I. Great Annual May Sale.
Week commencing Monday, May 16.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

Indianapolis Journal: Analogies.-"A
single man. said the garrulous boarder.
lis like derelict at sea, and remains so
until he is towed into the matrimonial
harbor"
Ships in harbor," said the unmarried
up
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17
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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

Chicago Record: Joseph Letter is
charged with the responsibility of the
bread riots in Europe, and if they are the
means of turning a few OF those coun-
tries into republics the young wheat mer-
chant can pose as a great liberator
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-17

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