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The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1898-09-06

The Utah State Presbytery
closed its session at Manti last
week but its labors seem mainly
to be directed to formulating an
address containing a false and
venomous attack OF the members
of the "Mormon" church and
their authorities. OF course the
address is issued mainly to, in
fiuence the people in the East from
whom these ministers receive
their support. The address
would indicate that the Presby-
terian workers in this state had
organized into a detective bureau
and If only one-half of the
trumped-up charges were true
they could be congratulated on
thelr aDliity. But the time is past
when such charges would be
generally believed. The people
and conditions in Utah are better
understood in this country and the
people of the east are beginning tc
realize the wickedness and
hypocrisy of tie course pursued
by such reverend echoes of tn,
dark ages as are the majority o
the Presbytery just closed. Tn,
spirit that prompted the addres
is but a vain effort of the demo,
Of intolerance.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1898-09-06

The new. management of this
paper intends making extensive
and radical changes designed to
be in the interest Of the subscribers
and advertisers. In view of this,
the aid and support is requested
Of all those who believe that
bright newsy local paper is of
benefit to the community. We
reserve the right to discuss all
questions with freedom in the
editorial column but no political
party will be upheld in the sense
of making this paper a party
organ. All matters of political
nature will be found on the sixth
page of the paper and will be
composed of such political news
as we think to be of interest to
ALL our subscribers. Our
relations with any party will be
on a strictly business basis, all
notices of meetings, etc, being
charged for at our regular adver-
Using rates. Reports of such
meetings will be given space free
in the political department as ;
matter of news.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1898-09-06
i cad every page of this issue.

The farmers in this locality will
soon receive the money for this
years crop of beets. The bust
ness men who would share in this
prosperity should advertise their
bargains and the BANNER is the
medium they should use.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1898-09-06
Leur, S4pTEMBEh 6 1898.
MssSNNEE1bEK OF Z2es9-
Es)aJ'HAH' PRESS
lssS s%AS SOCIATION "
There may be honest politicians
but they are not in politics

George Crosby, of the Rlchfeld
Censor, is a candidate for the leg
islature. If few newspaper men
were elected probably citizens
would not have to hunt up obscure
fences in order TO find county and
city legal notices.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1898-09-06

1t seems strange that men who
claim that their mission is to point
out the way for the salvation of
mems souls should expend their
entire energy in argument con-
corning the temporal affairs OF
their church organization.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1898-09-06

NOTICE OF DiscoNrfNUANcE. The BANNER
sent to subscribers until an exolicit order Is
eceived by us and all payment Of arrearages Is
made, as required by law. The courts invariably
hold a subscriber responsible to the publisher
or the subscription price of all papers received
until che paper is paid for in full up to date and
ordered discontinued, PAPERS RETURNED
ARE NOT NOTICE OF DIScoNTINUANcE.
Ali communications sho1id be addressed to
THE LEHI BANNER, Utah County, Utah.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1898-09-06

Pin the BANNER together by
putting pin in the margin at the
right of This page. Then cut the
leaves at the top and you will find
that the paper can be more easily
handled. There is something of
interest on every page.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1898-09-06

There is paper in Salt Lake
city called the Bee which appears
TO be weak, vascillatiting and
somewhat libellous ghost of the
defunct Argus. And the phan.
tom has hanging about it wha,
would indicate that it is recent
arrival from the region that i.
supposed to be paved with gooe
intentions. Its utterances are
Aevidently the outpourings of ;
soul embittered by wasted lif,
Shd a touch of stygian dyspepsia
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1898-09-06

IL any candidate for Office wishes
ha candidacy to be exploited in
;;fias%Spaper he will be expected to
;EPax{sr the favor. We do not
'pfpp6se to waste time in showing
scandidate into a fat office and
s'shSStfSNSsist on bacon grease and
.y$atSes while he contracts govt
SscauseTof a surfeit of pate de fol
dtl&agne. Any candi-
daye P SNes essssires his life and
-reco%$ q tS,beGRublished must p y
for spare AoSsd as it is valuable
'Can&datSCS whose worthiness
ShtiGaS them to our support vii
}}1,iieceive 1t free and unsolicited.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-18
AT CAPE HAYTIEN.
Navy Department Officials Say that
the Squadron will NoWCo
to CienfuegOS.

Washington, D. c., May 16.-It is said
at the navy department that Admiral
Sampson reported to the navy department
today by cable from Cape Haytien. 1t is
understood that the admiral, by reason of
information just received by him, has
changed his plan of operations and in
stead of going to Key West has directed
his vessels toward Cienfuegos, where he
is expected to arrive within the next day
or two.
Port au Prince, Hayti, May 16.-The
United States tOrpedO-bOat Porter re-
turned to Cape Haytien this morning, hav
ing left Rear-Admiral Simpsons fleet in
the offing. Lieut.. Bennett conferred with
the United States consul at Cape Haytien
and filed dispatches from the rear-admiral.
The rendezvous of the fleet is north of
Cape Haytien.
The Porter left here at 10 o'clock to
rejoin the feet. While going to Cape
Eaytien yesterday the Porter scraped
reef, but sustained no damage.
The destination of the fleet is uncer-
tain.
The storeship Supply was expected to
await the Minneapolis at Cape Haytien
and her departure from there is said to
be due to a mistake, which will prOba
bly, be rectiied by the Porter's return.
The cruiser Minneapolis is likely to be
intercepted with new orders.
Chicago, H., May 16.-A special from
Washington says: 1t is believed to be
the plan of Admiral Cervera to keep out
of the way Of the battleships and turn
his entire attention to the cruisers and
gunboats. This he can perhaps do by
reason of his superior speed. Coast
cities may also be attacked in pursuance
of this plan.
The Hague, May 16-The ministry of
the colonies Of the Netherlands knows
nothing, it is said, Of the movements of
The Spanish Warships at Curacao. Dutch
West Indies, and it is pointed out that
al vessels are permitted TO remain for
certain time at neural ports.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-18

Southern at an early hour and has spent
the day fixing its camp.
The Third Wisconsin-1026 men under
the command of Col. MOore-arrived at
an early hour this morning on three spe-
cial trains. They were taken to the park
at o'clock.
The Third Illinois regiment Of infantry
twelve companies. 1919 men, under COM
mand of Col Fred Bennett-arrived on
four trains over the Nashville, ChattanoO-
ga d st. Louis railroad at $3.50 O'Clock.
They remained in the city several hours
until arrangements for transferring them
could be made by the railroads.
The Fourth Ohio infantry, formerly the
Fourteenth-twelve companies, 800 men
arrived at 9 o'clock over the Queen &
Crescent from Columbus. O. This regi-
ment is under the command of the ia
nous Col. A. B. Colt. The regiment is
thoroughly equipped, has an excellent
band and complete hospital service.
Trains are arriving every hour and con-
siderable difficulty is being experienced in
getting all the commands transported to
the park.
The Fourth regiment. Pennsylvania vol
unteers, arrived in Chattanooga at l
o'clock this afternoon over the Queen q
Crescent on three special trains. The reg
iment is composed of 1000 men.
The Fifth regiment, Illinois infantry,
1889 men, under Col. Sumner, arrived this
morning and were taken to the park.
About 1000 volunteers had arrived up to
3 o'clock this afternoon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-18
CARLOADS OF BODIES.
Cuban Reconcentrados Who Die
of Starvation Left as Food
for the 3uzzardS.

Key West, Fla, May IA tale of
great suffering in Havana was brought
here today by Maj. Lima, inspector of
the northern coast of Cuba for the Gu
ban army under Gen. Alexander Rodri-
guez, who arrived here today with four
officers of his staff.
Maj. Lima was taken off the coast of
Cuba between Del NOrte and Cojimar,
by a United States gunboat, and was
transferred to a torpedo-boat, which YES
sci brought him here.
The major is the bearer Of dispatches
for the United States military authori-
ties asking for cooperation of the latter
and seeking arms and supplies. He may
proceed to Tampa after comforting with
Commodore Watson.
Maj Lima says the uprising in the vi
cinity of Havana has brought about
frightful conditions Of starvation. He
adds that carloads of reconcentrados
who have died from lack of food are
taken daily through the Spanish lines.
The bodies are thrown together in piles,
without any form of burial, for the buz-
yards to feed upon.
Maj. Lima asserts that the Cubans
around Havana are gathering strength
every day, but he explains that they are
in need of supplies.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-18
THREE MEN GOT LEFT.
MarshfieId Men Hurry to Rejoin the
Second Regiment.

Chicago, H., May 16.-LSpeciaI j
Three very much fri htened United
States soldiers rushed into army head
quarters in the Pullman building today.
They made their way to Acting Quarter
master Jones Office.
well who are you and what do you
WANT" asked Maj. Jones'
We were members of the Second Wis
cOnsin regiment, officer. We got left in
Milwaukee and our regiment has gone
on without rs. We want to get to Chicka-
manga replied the brayest of the
three.
"Oh. is that sou said the major. Eyes:
got left in milwaukee,, did you? Well.
You men better get to Chickamauga as
quickly as you can, and if you don't, you
will be considered deserters. If the rail
road will not pass you, you will have to
pay your fares or get there the best
way you cam
"Deserters" exclaimed the three in
chorus.
Without waiting for any further
instructions the three stray ones
rushed out Of the building and made
bee line for q railroad office,
where they explained their predicament
and were furnished transportation south
The names of the belated comrades are
George Ortiz, Joseph Haebig and William
Griffin. all from MarshfieId Wis. How
they got from Milwaukee to Chicago the
three privates didn't explain. According
to the regulations the men will have to be
absent seven days before they are consid-
cred deSprtorS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-18

through the country and the people we.2;::
wild. The boys got their first glimpse of
the Ohio at Evansville and crossed it at
Henderson, ten miles distant. On the
bottom lands, which they crossed on a
high and long trestle on level with the
tree tops, they saw many interesting
sights. The ground still showed traces
of recent foundations, and in spite of the
fact that they were all high up on piles,
many of the houses showed watermarks
almost up to their second story windows.
At every city the demonstrations were
repeated and at the little village of
Rankin a brass band played THE Star
Spangled Banner as the train passed.
An old man created a great deal Of en-
thusiasm at Darlington, Ky, by appear
ing in the crowd with a big flag which he
carried the length of the train while the
boys cheered. A colored lodge appeared
in Il body and was given a great cheer.
The congregation of a cOlored church,
mostly women, came along while the
train stood at the depot and helped to
swell the crowd. which was a big one.
The boys shouted Remember the Maine;
to - with SPAIN" and notwithsta nding
the day and the profanity the good peo-
pie applauded the sentiment.
At Nashville, where stop was made
for dinner, the section which left Camp
Harvey last arrived, having passed the
first section which was three hours be-
hind time. The trip was without acct
dent
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-18
The British EmDire.

The British empire is fifty-three times
the size of France, fifty-two times that of
Germany, three and one-half times that
of the United States of America, thrice
the size of Europe, with treble the popu-
lation Of all the Russias. 1t extends over
100000 square miles. occupies enc
fifth Of the globe contains one-fifth of
the human race, or 3j0,000OOO people.
embraces four continents, 10000 islands.
500 promontories ard 1000 rivers It is
estimated that the empire possesses one
third of the sheep of the world, one-fourth
of the cattle and one-twelfth of the horses
The total shipping under the British flag
is 1882, 900 ons.-Indianapolis News.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-18
BANDAGES FOR WOUNDED.
The Ladies of Grand Rapids and Cen
traIia Labor for Soldiers.

Grand Rapids, Wis, May 16.-[Spe-
cial I'm obedience to a call and to the
patriotic instinct implanted in the bosom
of every American woman the ladies of
Grand Rapids and Centralia assembled at
@. A. r., hall for the purpose of making
bandages for our soldier bays who may
be wounded on the field of battle. \
large number were made up, packed in q
box and shipped to Gov. Scofeld. Yes
terday the following aUtOgraptic letter of
appreciation was received from Gov. SEQ
field. The ladies felt fully repaid for
their thoughtfulness and devotion:
Executive Chamber. Madison, Wis, May
12.-Mrs. Irah Babcock, Grand Rapids, Wis.
Dear Madam: | have received in camp to-
day the box of bandages which the patriotic
ladies of Grand Rapids and Centralia for
warded to me at this point, and wish to eX-
press to you my thanks for your kindly fore
thought for the boys.
1 have ordered the box delivered to the
surgeon Of the Third regiment, this being
the regiment designated to first go to the
South and feel that | may with safety in
advance of the receipt of it by the medical
officers of the Third regiment express TO
you the heartfelt thanks of the officers and
men of that regiment. 1t is this kind of
practical sympathy on the part of the patri-
otto women which Drightens the life of the
soldier and keeps fresh in his heart the love
of country and of home. Yours very sin
cerey, EDWARD SCOFIELD.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-18
PAST HISTORIC PLACES.
Soldiers Interested in Relics of the
Civil War.

Chattanooga, Tenn, May. 10 [Spe-
cial. 1.-The boys viewed with interest
the historic places through which they
passed. They knew that from Nashville
down the country was fought over time
and again during the late war, and they
had but to look from the windows to see
traces of the great struggles. For six
miles along the railroad in the vicinity
Of MurfreeSbOrO the remains are still to
be seen of the earthworks thrown up by
the cOntending armies. From the train
the boys could see where the battle of
Stone River was fought and they viewed
the scene with great interest. They We're
equally interested in MurfreesbOrO itself,
which was the center of so much fighting
during the war.
At the station in Murfreesboro there
was a great crowd of people cheering the
boys from the North. 1t may have been
that in the crowd there were men who
had actually fought some of the men
whom they were now cheering. At any
rate. the welcome accorded the Northern
soldiers yesterday was very different
from the reception given them in the long
ago. The conductor of the road was
well posted on the history of the locality
and he gave the boys some interesting in
formation.
From Nashville down the three sec
tons of the train ran close together, and
at the first stop the three of them were
in sight of each other. Quite a gang
from the first section got left at Nash
vile. but they were able to get back.
Nightfall did not dampen the enthusi-
assn of the people in the towns through
which the trains passed and there was a
demonstration at every little town on
the way to Chattanooga. No stop was
made for supper and the officers Skin
mished for forage whenever stop was
made. The men suDped on army fare
nd =
midnight the train reached Chattanooga
and the long journey was over. except
for the short run to the park.
Dan 3. Starkey.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-18
A BAN ON COAL.
Governor of ST. Thomas will De-
termine How Much Shall be
Given WarShips.

st. Thomas, Danish West Indies, May
16.-An official announcement just issued
by the governor of the Island of St.
Thomas prohibits the delivery of coal to
warships of the belligerent powers with
out the previous permission of the gov
ernOr, who will determine the amount
each vessel may receive al, who will SUI
pervise it's delivery.
The British steamer Twickham, which
arrived here yesterday from Scotland
with a cargo Of coal for Porto Rico and
which awaited orders here, has cleared,
destination unknown.
The United States cruiser Yale. former
ly the American line steamer Paris. called
here for orders at 5 o'clock yesterday aft
ernOon.
The Yale returned here today and is
now awaiting orders at this port.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-18
THE SECONDS JOURNEY.
Trains Ran in Three Sections-A Little
Behind Time.

Nashville, Tenn, May 16.-[ Special. i
ond regiment, Wisconsin volunteers, to-
wards Chickamauga has been without the
slightest accident or special incident. The
troops are running four hours behind
schedule time in three sections, forty min
utes apart. The first section is in com
mand of Maj. Morgan and the second is
commanded by Col. Born. 1t is regarded
as remarkable that in the thousand or
more troops there is not single camp-fOl-
lower. Coffee and rations were received
at Chicago, Terre Haute. Ind, and Nash
vile. The first section is expected to ar
rive at Chickamauga about ) o'clock this
afternoon
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-18
Ql'e Repnblitap.
WATERFOWL. WIS.
SCHLEY Is HAPPY.
Glad to Get to Sea-TWo Swift
Cruisers Are Left Behind in
HAMPTON Roads.

On Board the Flagship Brooklyn, at
Sea, May 13 via Pilot Boat, May H.
Commodore Winfield Scott Schley and the
flying squadron steamed out of Hampton
Roads this afternoon at 4:25 O'Clock IN
Ger sealed orders.
The entire squadron was to have gone
and at l o'clock all the ships had reported
ready for getting away, but at 1:15 p. m.
a dispatch from the navy department or
dered Commodore Schley to leave the
cruisers New Orleans and Minneapolis in
Hampton for further orders. Both are
fast ships, much better time-makers than
the big battleships, and could leave hours
later and still catch the squadron. Capt.
Folger of the New Orleans was left in
charge of the two cruisers.
At precisely 4:20 the flagship signalled
that she was ready to proceed and at
4:25 the Brooklyn, the Massachusetts,
the Texas and the Scorpion were moving
majestically down Hampton Roads for
sea, the water with scarce ripple on it
and the bright sun touching Old Glory
as if in tender benediction. The temper
of the men on the squadron was well
illustrated by the ringing cheers that
echoed from the forecastle down to the
quarter deck and made Commodore
Schley remark with smile. ''Those are
the boats for fighting"
Commodore Schley refused to say
where he thought the fleet was bound for,
but the fact that the collier Sterling ac-
companied them, carrying $500 tons of
extra coal and that each ship had on
board extra coal and water, would seem
to indicate there is lively work cut out
for them.
1t is hard-fghting aggregation, this
flying squadron. under a cool and daring
fighter The battleships Massachusetts,
and Texas are not eQualed in fighting
power by anything in the Spanish navy
and the Brooklyn is the best fighting
ship of her kind IN the world. In to-
tails the ships carry four 13-inch guns,
two Pinch guns, sixteen S-inch guns, ten
6-lnch guns, sixteen 5-inch guns and an
enormous battery of rapid-fre guns of
smaller caliber.
As soon as the squadron was at sea ac-
tive preparations were made to meet an
enemy. The ships were stripped for &C
ton, all lights covered, ammunition sup
piled to the guns and men for the fight
ing quarters for the night.
The ships are all ammunitiOned to their
fullest carrying capacity and will do des-
perate fighting. The men at the guns
have been proven accurate marksmen.
At Cape Henry, where the squadron ar
rived at dark, the pilots were discharged,
they taking their own boat. The men
who brought the ships down in safety
through the mine fields in Hampton
Roads are members Of the Virginia Pi-
lots association, officially recognized by
the government. w. w. Scott piloted the
Brooklyn, J. X. Peak the Massachusetts
and George Bew the Texas.
Commodore Schley stood upon the
bridge as long as the light lasted, and
SO happy in weeks. Inaction was killing
me-.
Nearly every officer and man on the flag
ship seemed to think the same way.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-18
DROP MUSIC AND DRAWING.
Fond du Lac School Board Makes {
Heavy Cut in Expenses.

Fond du Lac, Wis, May 16.-[spe-
cial. lit was suggested by Mayor May
ham some weeks ago that the salaries of
the school teachers be cut, and steps in
that direction were taken by the school
board Saturday evening at q meeting held
in the council rooms. a cut of 10 per
cent. was made. Music and drawing will
not be taught in the schools during the
coming year. 1t was decided to abolish
these two branches until the city finances
are such that it would be advisable to re-
place them again. Supt. L. \. Williams,
who is also principal of the schools, had
his salary cut. In the high school there
have been eight teachers, but during the
coming school year only seven will be
employed. 1t was not the wish of the
board to change the salaries, but the step
was forced by the extravaganza of the
former council. The city had to make a
saving somewhere, and it was thought
best to cut at every point where it was
possible. AS to what effect it will have
upon the schools remains to be seen. A
competent corps of teachers is now in
charge and if these should change during
the year, the standing Of the schools might
be rpducpd