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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-09
Michigan Naval Reserves.

The first death among the boys of
the Michigan Naval Reserves was that
of Clarence r. Wagner, aged Is, of De-
troit, who died after brief illness of
spinal meningitis.
After many weary weeks of waiting.
the u. S. auxiliary cruiser Yosemite,
Capt Emory in command, and having
on board the Michigan Naval Reserves,
weighed anchor in Hampton Roads,
and, after being guided through the
dangerous mine fields, increased speed,
reached Cape Henry two hours later
and pointed her nose to the south, as a
convoy to the gunboat America, which
was bound for Key West with large
cargo of ammunition.
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HEROES WORTHY THE NAME.
Seven of Uncle Sans Boys Perform AN
Heroic Deed at Santiago.

The sinking of the u. 5. collier Mer-
rimac in the narrow channel entering
Santiago harbor, which the Spanish
reported as big victory declaring they
had sunk u. ). cruiser proves to have
been the most heroic deed of the war
with Spain, as the following dispatched
show:
Rear Admiral Sampson decided TO
close the narrow harbor entrance of
Santiago de Cuba by sinking the collier
Merrimac, loaded with coal, in the
channel. He called for volunteers from
the Merrimac and the flagship New
York to go TO almost certain death and
400 men offered themselves. Naval
Constructor Lieut.. Richmond L. Hob
son and six men were chosen and the
Merrimac, under her own steam, en-
tered the channel under terrible
Spanish fire The vessel was riddled
with projectiles, but she anchored and
swung around Lieut.. Hobson then
set off an internal torpedo with an
electric attachment; there was an eX-
plosion, the Merrimac sunk, the chan
mel was closed and, apparently, Adj
miral Cervera will be unable to escape.
The heroic crew of the Merrimac
was not doomed to death and were
saved by boarding an old catamaran
which had been thrown overheard
after the Merrimac's boats had been
demolished by Spanish shots. Unable,
after the sinking of their vessel, to
make their way back through the
storm of shot and shell, they rowed
into the harbor to the Spanish flagship,
anu were taken on board unframed.
The news of their wonderful escape
was sent to Rear Admiral Sampson by
Admiral Cervera, the Spanish admiral
being so struck with the courage of
the Merrimac's crew that he thought
Admiral Sampson should know that
they had not lost their lives. Admiral
Cervera's chief of staff, Capt.
Oviedo, boarded the New York
under flag of truce, bearing the
announcement of the safety of the
Merrimac's men and returning with
supply of provisions and money for the
prisoners.
The Spanish fleet is now a helpless
captive in Santiago harbor. The mar
row channel leading into the har-
Dor being completely blocked by
the Merrimac being sunk across its en-
trance. 1t is now impossible for the
Spaniards to get out, and it is equally
impossible for any vessel to get into
the harbor. Therefore the Spanish
first-class armored cruisers Maria Ter
esa. Cristobal Colon. Vizcaya and AL
mirante Oquendo, with the two torpedo
boat destroyers Furor and Pluton. are
no longer of any use to Spain. The
heroes who accomplished the deed were
Lieut. Richmond +. IIobson, assistant
naval constructor, and Daniel Monta-
que, George Charette, J. c. Murphy,
Oscar Deignan, John Kelly and ii.
Clausen. The latter, coXswain OF the
New York. took part in the expedition
against orders.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-09

This is the season when even the
alarms OF war cannot repress the en-
thusiasm of the disciples OF genial
Izaak Walton. BY special courier from
the camp of Grover Cleveland we learn
that the enemy is beginning to accept
proffered bait with avidity and that a
general engagement with terrific
slaughter may be expected within a
few days. The only serious hindrance
to Corporal Clevelands movement
on the enemy's Notifications is the
temporary absence of his aid de camp,
Captain Robley Evans, who has OBJ
tanned furlough to whip Spain before
he again returns to active duty.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-09

How precious the memory OF writ
er OF uplifting hymns! The late Rev.
Henry Francis Lyle. author OF Abide
with Me-" and other hymns sung the
world over, has been dead half a CEN
fury. Brixham church, Devon, where
he ministered for many years, is now
in the course of rebuilding. With gifts
and words of sympathy for the object,
come loving and grateful expression
which testify to the service the poet
yet fulfils. Such a ministry has an
immortality Of its own.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-09

J. r. Cravath makes some useful sug-
gestions to owners of electric-light
plants in towns Of 1000 to 5000 in
habitants. Towns of this size usually
have an electric-light plant, water
works system, a small factory or two
and a dozen or more small steam
plants of from one to twenty horse
power. Mr.. Cravath maintains that
there is ordinarily no good reason Why
the electric light company cannot sup
ply power to these varied industries
more cheaply and more satisfactorily
than under the present system Of every
man for himself In other words, the
power generation for the community
should be consolidated un6er the roof
OF the electric-light plant, and the men
and boilers and engines there employed
made to earn money twenty-four hours
q day instead of two or three.
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spanish Spies to be Expelled from Canada

Spanish Spies to be Expelled from canada
The recent seizure of documents by
U. S. detectives in the house at Mon
treal, Que, occupied by Senior Du Bose
and Lieut.. Carranza. formerly of the
Spanish legation at Washington, has
revealed the whole workings of the
Spanish spy system in the United
States. 1t shows that through Span
ish agents the Madrid government and
the Admiral Cervera.s fleet has been
kept advised of every move made by
the L. 5. The information secured
from the documents secured resulted
in the arrest Of over 80 suspected spies
at Washington and Tampa and when
the L. $. government had communi-
Gated the facts of the case TO Sir Julian
Pauncefote. the British ambassador
at Washington. the latter cabled the
entire matter to London. L. 5. AM
bassador Hay, at London, also made
strong case against the Spanish spies
and received assurances that steps
vo aid be taken at once to expel Car
rama. Du Bose and their aids from
British territory
After the Spaniards discovered that
the documents which revealed their
secrets had been stolen they caused the
arrest of Private Detective Kellert on
a charge of theft They failed to make
out case. however. and now Kellert
has had both Du Bose and Carranza ar
rested for false Imprisonment and he
demanded s25, 900 damages. They Sc
cured their liberty under heavy bail,
but their troubles were not yet over as
they were informed that proceedings
are likely to be begun against them for
violation 90 the neutrality laws.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-09

Austria. aside from It's rulers. is not
nearly so Spanish in it's smypathies as
has been generally supposed. The
Deutsche Zeitung of Vienna, referring
TO this subject recently, says: THE
great North American republic con-
stitutes a warning for all European
princes and governments who are
steering for absolutism. Were ii not
for the American union the cause OF
civil liberty in Europe in our days
would be in bad way" 1t would
probably surprise most rulers Of the
more despotic countries of Europe 1
as the above prevail in their donAn-
ions.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-09
s,a,u Can't Fight Much Longer.

The general feeling in Washington
is that while the war is by no means
ended and may be prolonged, Spain is
already defeated. With her Manila fleet
annihilated. Blanco and the entire is
land of Cuba surrounded and being
starved into subsection, and Cervera's
ships and men in miserable plight in
Santiago harbor Spain has only her
so-called reserve feet now. and it is by
no means as formidable as has been
represented. The list as wired from
Madrid from time to time is formidable
enough, but it is all on paper. There
are only two vessels that are worthy
of notice. the battleships Pelayo and
the Carlos V. The rest are in badly
dilapidated condition. The Bank of
Spain has warned the government that
it can no longer help the government.
The people having lost confidence IN
the banks solidity a panic resulted in
the endeavor to secure silver for their
bank certificates. The financial out
look for Spain IS dark, indeed as her
European hackers. including France
will no longer loan her money.
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Michigan's Soldier Boys.

magnificent charger was presented
to Maj Latimer, of the 34th Michigan
by Moslem temple, n. o. NJ. s., of
Detroit.
The IL companies of the oath Michi-
gan regiment will be recruited to the
regular army strength of log men to a
company before the regiment leaves
Camp Eaton. e,
The hospital funds of the 3lst Mich
igan regiment at ChiclIamauga having
become depleted c. A. Black, of De-
troit, sent 500 in the name of his little
daughter. Gov. Pingree sent $500
from the state war fund.
Gov Pingree has promised that if
the 35th Michigan regiment is organ
lied under the Presidents second call
the lieutenant-colonelcy will go To
Gen. +. NJ Irish, of Ionia. Gen.
Case will bc made Acknowledgement.
Col. W.T.. McGurrin. who went at the
head of the 32d Michigan regiment to
Tampa, has been promoted to the brig
adier-generalship of the Second bri-
gade, First division, Seventh army
corps, under Mai.-Gen. Fitzhugh Lee.
Lieut.. Col. Nos has been promoted col
onel, Maj. Reynolds to lieutenant-col-
onel. Capt Dupont to major, Lieut..
Starkey to captain Co. *. The 32d has
been supplied with 972 Springfield
rifles of the latest pattern and 100, 900
rounds of ammunition. Col. Nos Sc
cured permission to use $4,000 rounds
of ammunition for target practice.
The regiment has been ordered to
Jacksonville to assist in guarding the
Atlantic coast from jacksonville to
| Miami.
The state military board was over
whelmed with offers of service under
the Presidents second call for volun-
teers, which caused Gov. Pingree to
order a statement issued to the effect
that when the board was notified by
| Uncle Sam as to how many and what
! kind of troops he wished Michigan to
furnish that calls would be made for
men as largely as possible from cities,
town and localities which were not al
ready represented at the front. 1t is
probable that large portion of the
| second call volunteers will be used to
! fill Michigan regiments at the front to
the full quota of II companies of JOG
men each. If any additional regiment
/ or regiments are organized they will
be Differed from the very best military
material avilable. inexperienced men
will not have charge of companies
! Men who raise companies will not be
| commissioned captains for that reason
Married men, or those who have others
! dependent upon them. are not desired
SO much as those who have no respon-
sibilities. severe physical examina-
ton must be passed. Minors must
have their parents consent Men must
be citizens. or have taken out first
papers, and must be able to speak
English
The SD Michigan Volunteers arrived
in Camp Alger. near Washington, in
the best of condition and officers from
the other regiments stationed agree
that the Michigan boys are the best
equipped and best drilled men in the
camp There is rumor current that
the SD Michigan and the Eighth Ohio.
the next best equipped regiment will
Zoe detailed TO Fort Alexandria, Wash
ington.
The srrgeou-vencral for the First
corps at Chickamauga visited the 3lst
Michigan and said it was the neatest
and cleanest camp Of any regiment at
Chickamauga and said Il was model.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-09

That salaries and wages are govern
ed by the profits of business has been
q commonplace Of political economy;
but of late an interposing factor has
been unusually demonstrative in the
character and disposition of the en-
ployer. There are instances where a
sharing OF a portion of the profits Of
business has made employees more will
ing, regular and useful. There have
been counter instances where the en-
ployers hardness has kept his work
men irritable and unhappy, to his in
jury as well as to theirs. Strikes are
not infrequently brought on or aggra
waited by the arrogance or luck OF syTl-
patty of employers, and there Is rea-
son to believe that a comparatively
recently costly and bloody outbreak
would not have taken place had not
the superintendent met the represen-
tatives Of the workingmen with curses
instead of Cancellation. Workmen are
too frequently hasty in action, and
reckless and unreasonable In their de-
mands. Ordinarily, however, If they
are met in a spirit of Cancellation, the
FIRST impulse OF self-assertion soon ex-
hausts itself. Reason to some extent
then seeks control. At this point can
did statments by the employer will or
dinarily be candldly received. BY
them the wage-earners may be made
TO see more clearly the conditions that
regulate wages, and which, wisely or
unwisely needed, make to their en-
ployers the difference between loss
arsd a reasonable profit that is as justly
the employers due as are reasonable
wages to the wage-earner OF course
the cordial acquiescence Of the work
ingmen in the statements rlade do
ponds wholly on their belief In the
truthfulness and moral integrity Of
their employers. Hard, grasping en-
ployers are always distrusted. They
simply reap what they have sown.
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saith Michigan win Not go to Manila.

Col. John Z. Petermann, of the oath
Michigan Volunteers at Camp Eaton,
received Geographic order from Adjt.
Gen. Corbin, reading as follows: If
you have not started for Washington,
remain where you are until further or
ders." Col. Petermann was overjoyed,
and, turning to several persons near
him, said, 1--WE are going to Manila,
hurrah." This seemed to be the most
popular Interpretation of the order
among the officers. Within As hours,
however another order came for the
34th to proceed to Dunn Loring, Va,
about two miles from Camp Alger at
Falls Church. The SD Michigan and
Ninth Massachusetts will be removed
from Camp Alger to Dunn Loring and
will be brigaded with the oath.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-09
Mai. Nancrede Made Brigade Surgeon

Maj. Charles Il. Nancrede, who was
formerly a professor of the L. of Nj.
and who was appointed by Gov. Pin
gree as surgeon of the 33d Michigan,
has received official confirmation of his
appointment by the President as bril-
gade surgeon, and has been assigned
to duty at Chickamauga. He tele-
graphed Gov. Pingree of the change
and requested him to appoint the best
man available to fill the place in the
SD Michigan.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-09

The titles OF the king OF Spain sug-
gest large part of the history Of the
world. He is king of Jerusalem, which
is Turkish; OF Navarro, which ia
French; of Gibraltar, which is British;
and of the East and West Indies, which
are largely British Duke of Brabant
and Count OF Flanders, now the two
independent kingdoms OF Holland and
Belgium; and sovereign OF numerous
other lands long since independent or
under the undisputed sway OF other
powers. He hears upon his person,
indeed, an options OF the glory and
the fall OF Spain.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-09

While the captain general at Manila
is encouraging the authorities at Ma
drid with fake reports OF the submis-
sion OF insurgent chiefs in some por-
tons of the Philippines. he discounts
them by reports of fresh outbreaks in
other portions and in the Caroline is
lands.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-09

Those Krupp guns sent as kitchen
furniture" from Germany to the Span
iards will probably next be heard or
In Uncle Sans kitchen or in some
junk shop.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-09

For perfect complexion and a clear,
healthy skin, use COSMO BUTTER.
MILK SOAP. Sold everywhere.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-09

Eight regiments Of volunteers nave
been ordered from Chickamauga to
Tampa to embark for Cuba. The hrst
four are the FIRST Ohio, First Illinois,
l57th Indiana and the Third Pennsyl-
yania. which comprises brigade, un-
der Brig. Gen SNYDER. formerly colonel
OF the 10th Il. = regulars
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-09

Prayer meeting talk is not sure
criterion of piety.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-09

Prejudice is the chain of error hold.
ing its deluded devotee fast
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-06-09
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Ava,

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netc, full of life, nerve and vigor take No-To-
Bac, the wonder-worker, that makes weak men
strong All druggists. soc. or 81. Cure guaran-
teed. Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or New York
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-09-17

eonally acquainted. and under ,a,r,
direction he had labured f1f years.
lie related many anecdotes In sha lif,
pf the Prophet showing him to b. D man
that was Inspired continually bv gsi,
lie referred tn the great work has Ia
before The Saints lu preaching the Cos
pei tn all the world
Sacrament was administered undsr
the direction ~ bishop George Coleman.
Elder Joseph Eckerslpy prcsenfed M
general nud local authorItlss. All ~
whom worf sustained by unanimous
vote. slider Hans ". Hansen con,
calculated the people of Junction upon
tlr rlvilrr" Afforded them of having
stake conference held in their midst
1ni wta pleased that they had mini-
Tested such Interest lf $50 attend 800 the
m.cunra of conference. Tie was pleased
10 NOTE that mHrcpfeHeu alton and
abuse D. swing way 10 Ight and iu.
formation, and the Lord if removing
prejudice FROM thc hearts Of ina people
in InFrsi'g1ta The word NJ Cod and
thoroughly ruulp Themselves fIr mis-
aIOn1iN work. and predicted thHs the
puf"ser W our Father will continue 90
develop untl 90 kingdoms shan bs SUBJ
J..ri n ins fule ini law OF she Kingdom
iiI.r whit D. Robson. In the the
cIUainr remarks 0t c1ufoiuecs. spoke
ufIr Oh. rrcesH'tN of the people SUE
MnInr ODE rDmplr WORKERS
ELDER Jorran Smith PRONOUNCED the
btufdlcfluu.
JOSEPH EcKERsLEY.
STAKE Clerk.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-09-17

look after and guard you ln some
measure should not occur amopg the
lnttct-dny Saints, but / would not
arouse spirit Of nutaguuiam ia
thie rclpcut II Is Just ns legitimate.
Just as proper Tor you TO form your
crganlzations In your circles In which
you lcsltimutcly move as that others
should form them and you pay tribute
10 thom.
doaire to raise my voice I'm com.
incubation OF the position thnt has
been assumed by President Mckinley
and his cabinet on the question Affect
ing spain. ana TO fay 10 you. my
brethren and sisters. II should be- the
prayer 81 the Lntter-dny Saints that
our nation be preserved from wat.
and that the efforts 60 maintain pence
should be carried 90 the utmost limit
before bloodshcd should be- rcsortrd 60.
] trust that this feeling porvadoa the
hearts o. the people called Lnttcr-dny
snlntn, and that all ~ us feel within
our souls a determination to stand for
the principles OF right. and sustain our
government In every proposition of
liberty, Justice and mercy and the
maintenance OF these principles or
Righteousness. the prevention of the
shedding Of blood. 20 The most reason
able extreme. ] feel. my brethren and
sisters, To thus give uttcrancc 60 the
upon this question, and that the
prayers u the people should go up In
an appeal that uod shall guide the
dcsilnics Of this great government In
such form that rs mission OF liberty
10 the human race may be accom-
piishcd, IN that way that life and
property, and happiness and peace.
children Of mon. We recognize our
Fathers purpose IN connection with
the development OF this work. and the
world receiving the message We have
tn bear will BE- remembered by Him
IN the wnra and ruinora ~ wars that
shall exist among tho nations. and In
the seas hcnvinr themselves beyond
hands lifted 90 hirh heaven. that we
believe tho Constitution Of the United
Statrs was a revelation from God, and
opened the door Of liberty IN such form
that His sons and daughters should
BE- permitted TO possess every right
aud every privilege that mortal should
be permitted 20 enjoy IN the flesh.
The extension ~ these sentiments and
these Views Ne dearest 90 the heart %
every man and every woman who has
become convcfrhnt with the Gospel o.
tho Lord Jesus christ. and | trust that
We will not permit ourselves In the
midst 81 the excitement that arises
To NNNht TOT NlNNNNNNNf nNA ON tNN fhNs
trury TO desire that God rhnll direct
the hand that has been placed 90 guide
the dortinion ~ this nation nt the pres.
ont time. and make the minds Of
! leading men Of tho nation wlne
ana broad and firm upon the ptiuci-
pies ~ right.
May heavens peace and blessing
abound In every heart inny. God be
/ glorlhed. the truth spread, liberty M
/ crease. Justice and mercy abound, l.
my prayer. In the name Of Jesus
Amen.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-09-17
The Sni Inn,.conllnsnlal R,lIro,d line.

Mr. J. A. i.atchn. who. AZ chief en-.
gincer ~ the New York. Chicago ana
~ Louis railroad built the road com.
pioto. ready for trims. In four hundred
and eighty working days. has an artl-
clio In the September Forum which
describes the next m1at-nccded trans
continental railroad line. which. ae-
cofdlng 10 Mr. Lntcha, ought 20 leave
Denver and proceed westward Through
what he describes 40 the richest mineral
country. and possibly the richest ngri-
cultural country, on the face OF me
riobo) 10 San Francisco, Mr. LatchF
experience of thirty years nn survey
or engineer. and railroad builder, IN
Inc West a. well NJ the East. enables
him - write with the convincing de-
tnil ~ an expert; and u may be OBJ
served also that he looks Tar into hr
future. almost with the Imagination OF
a seer. Mr. Lntchh's descriptions OF
The mineral and agricultural wealth OF
Colorado. Utah. and Nevada are vcfy,
entertaining Indeed. II " doubtful
m they 90 not prove revelation even
20 The most optimistic residents OF
those states.