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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-11

Your rank and file by thousands. while
the rest
May win. perhaps. a ribbon AZ the
breast"
Hospital trains. specially fitted for
the carriage Of the sick and wounded.
were established. The French equipped
Il flying ambulances. which took the
field with the troops MP 10 the disas-
trous day of Sedan. When Paris was
besieged ambulances accompanied the
garrison IN its sorties. whilst five large
hxed hospitals were established within
the city. When Paris capltulated.
thousands OF wounded men were moved
TO the provinces. This war emphasiz-
ed the international character Of the
BED Cross. Sweden Norway Spain,
Italy and Switzerland furnished,
through the medium Of the Genevau
committee. $3.50. 600 in money. and . r.
stores TO the value 81 as much more.
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foot. one reluctantly adds that II was
a course in III policy and humanity
were probably equally blended.
Briefly, the principles sanctioned By
the convention are: The care of the
sick and wounded by the balligerents
without distinction Of nationality; SOL
diers incapable Of serving again shall
be sent back 10 their country and not
kept as prisoners of war. hospitals and
ambulance hall be regarded a. neu-
trail. and when containing sick and
wounded shall not b. Appropriated by
the enemy. the medical staT shall b
considered neutral; Inducements shall
be held Vut to the Inhabitants Of the
country which may ba the scene 81 the
conflict . give aid TO the sick and
wounded that a flag Or armlet bearing
a red cross on a white gr0und-the right
TO the use n which shall BE- granted by
the military authorities-shall be the
protective badge. The convention
meant the recognition BY the military
authorizes OF the fact that the means
at their disposal We're Inadequate,
Rhlch had been proved again and again.
Under the terms Of the treaty, no one,
unless authorized BY a belligereut, has
a right TO wear the Red Cross badge.
There y. however, no penalty attached
10 the abuse Of n. 50 that every one
connected in the remotest way with
the hospital service acts a. though he
were entitled TO its protection. II is
used .ud.TsEently BY the makers OF in
valid foods. surgical material etc.
In nearly all countries which are par
ties to the treaty there are voluntary
aid societies. Most, but not all II them
work uHder the title as well a. The
badge OF the Red Cross. In the United
Kingdom rne association - known b.
the name 81 the National Aid society,
whilst iu France b l. styled the SocieJ'
de Sucgurs sGX Blesses In time VI
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-11

tary material and indictments. Some
societies have provided homes at the
seaside. others have aided the widow.
the orphan. and the impoverished sol
der. while Uthers again ave seen that
the wife and child should not want
while the husband was serving his
country.
The Red Cross takes no heed OF creed
or country. 1t serves and waits upon
governments. powers and authorities
It is above and beyond all, as mercy =
devious paths Of policy. The capacity
when overwhelmed by some great ca
lamity. will probably in the future be
the only limit which the men and wo-
efforts. The victims OF plague. fire,
famine and other forms OF civil disaster
suffer ar keenly as those who fall by
the sword. War Is at present sometimes
a necessity. Yet. while 10 defend Is a
duty. to offend. in the interests OF ma
tianal or personal aggrandiZement. is as
Ia comprehend" wrote Victor Hugo.
cannot be an extenuating circumstance
That TIE Deums do not u for much
In this matter. Homicide Is homicide.
bloodshed Is bloodshed; IT alters nothing
to cali oneself Caesar or Napoleon; in
the eyes of the eternal God the muir
derer Is not changed because Instead of
a hangman's cap there Is placed upon
his head an emperor's crown"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-11

Written for the Sunday Standard.
New York, Sept. GA busy hive of
industry is the headquarters of the Red
Cross society in this city. If the Wis
itor has been unfortunate enough to
come in contact with the miles of red
tape that have frequently tied up hard
and fast the machine hat should have
brought relief to our suffering troops,
1t will gladden. his heart to see the way
in which the officers of the Red Cross
work. No matter what is wanted it
is supplied with a qu1ckness that g
beautiful and comforting to witness.
There are no hard and fast lines
drawn; no one says that is something
that it is not our business to supply
TO the troops" or I'VE cannot be eX-
pected to help the wounded under such
circumstances" The only question
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dead. During four years she devoted
herself 10 this task. meeting many OF
the charges from her own purse. The
government decreed the reimbursement
Jf this money. but she declined to ac-
sept IL. This was after hOstilities had
ceased. when the struggle was In
progress Miss Barton was actively en-
gagged in alleyiating the horrors which
ansued. Her services and those of many
other devoted men and women we're.
however. powerless 10 save. even to help.
IN many a bloody field.
Medical military authorities have
urged. with professional exClusiveness.
that the service Of the Red Cross should
be available only in time Of war. But
{ would be difhcult 10 prove that the
soldier would suffer because the socie-
-IH= were not inactive In time Of peace.
The American branches ave taken th.s
view. The hooding - the Mississippi
valley gave them 0ne opportunity. the
e~4unagration In Michigan another. n
Russian society distributed 10000 Q
franc during the famine.
The outbreak Of the Franco-German
Nar may bs said 10 have cemented once
and for all the Convention OF Geueva
and 10 have made n impossible for any
Higilized nation 70 lapse from its hu-
name obligations. Yet II proved again
and again now utterly inadequate are
he OF the highest and best
directed philanthropy TO cope with the
horrors % war. This is no fault OF the
Red Cross. Il Is a part OF the brutal
method II national strife. Al Grave
u+te the helpers came TOO lats on the
iaIl OF Sultz the wounded lay FOR three
days. they BLEED 70 death or persisted Of
old and hunger.
The groan. the roll in dust. IN all
white eye
Turned black within its socket-these
TrWar1
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asked is: How can we get the needed
relief quickest to the needy That
question answered, the Red Cross Off
cials get TO work, and never cease
working.
A list of articles sent to the hospit-
ais from the Red Cross headquarters
presents a b~ewildering variety. Here
for instance is a list of the things sem
out last week, all of which. it may be
said in passing, We're contributed by
those who know that what is mate
10 the Red Cross society is sure to
reach its destination-the hospital or
camp-with the utmost possible dis
match.
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acquisitions for articles required for
the various camps simply pour into
the Red Cross, and are filled quietly
and methodically. acquisitions from
Camp Wikohf alone last week called for
more than 1000 towels. 1850 night
shirts. 1.50o pillow cases, 1900 sheets.
1900 pairs of slippers. 70 suits of paja-
mas so cases of groceries, cooking uten-
sis, medical supplies. books. pipes and
tobacco. as well as whiskey and brandy.
The merciful ramihcations of the Red
Cross work are known 10 few outside
the soldiers and the starving n suf-
fering who are the recipients of the
services and supplies that come from
the organization. 1t is generally sup
posed that the work of the Red Cross
society begins and md with aiding the
wounded on the battlefield and in the
hospital. There never was a greater
mistake. Miss Clara Barton, head Of
The Red Cross society in this country,
is at present in Porto Rico, where she
has gone TO attend 10 the wants Of the
needy. after doing the same noble work
IN Cuba. A steamer crammed with
provisions supplied by the Red Cross
society has gone down TO Havana,
vhere are established the headquarters
OF the Central Cuban Relief committee.
and from there the distribution Of pro-
visions to the hungry natives viii 60
on under the direction OF Miss Barton.
The plan is to touch at nearly all Gu
ban and Porto Rican ports, giving es-
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OF the imperial revenue Of Britain Lon
don contributes M less than g, 3c6, ooe.
or q. 70 per cent. OF the Total.
The age-herald., 1898-07-29
ASSIGNMENT OF BONDS.
Statement Issued by the Treasury Depart
 ment Yesterday

Washington, July 2S-The treasury de- partment today issued the following state ment authorizing the assignment of the new bonds:
 In order to save vexatious embarrassment to larger subscribers to the war loan bonds-meanng by this subscribers for more than $500-the department has ar ranged to recognize transfers of notices of allotments, so that persons receiving mo- tice of the amount allotted to them will be in position to realize on them in case Of necessity; substantially as readily as if they were in possession of bonds allotted to them. This has seemed to be the duty of the treasury department, in view of the unavoidable delay in placing the actual bonds itno the hands of the larger subscrib- CTS The energies of the department are now directed to shipping bonds to small bidders, under the general theory Of the law that the small subscribers should re- ceive the first consideration.
 Sample forms of assignment and trans fer have been furnished to the sub-treas- uries in New York. Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Chicago, St. Louis, Cincinnati, San Francisco and New Orleans, where application can be made by those inter- ested and fuller particulars obtained.
The age-herald., 1898-07-29
0PELIkA'S BUDGET.
New President for Epworth League-CIose
 Political Contest--SmaII Fire.

Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.
 Opelika, July 2S.-Last night at a called meeting of the Epworth League Dr. w. B. Watkins the efficient president resigned and MT. H. F. Lowe was elected in his stead. Dr. Watkins practice interfered with his attendance so materially that the step was necessitated by that fact
 MT. Lowe will make an excellent presi- dent, and the league in the future, as in the past will continue to steadily go for ward
 The ballot boxes and registration books have all been distributed for the coming contest Monday. What the result will be no man can say. Lee county always is the closet and most stubbornly contested coun- of internal dssensions, the result will be more in doubt than ever before.
 Last night the Swain hotel. very large brick structure on north Railroad avenue caught fire from the stove and general confiagration was narrowly averted The fire department rendered prompt assistance and the fire was eXtihguished. Prayer meeting at several churches was just over and an immense crowd turned out to the fire.
 Colonel E. M. Oliver, a prominent lawyer of Lafayette, is in the city.
 The Johnson club headquarters here are thronged daily with ardent supporters of the gallant governor.
 There will be a mock trial at the court house Thursday night for the benefit of the Methodist Sunday school piano fund.
The age-herald., 1898-07-29
DEATH OF GEN. BUTLER.
He Was One of the Wealihiest Citizens of
 Madison County

Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.
 Huntsville, July 2S-George w. Butler, aged AS years, died yesterday at his home in New Hope, after an illness of several weeks. The deceased was a member of the firm of J. E. & G w. Butler of New Hope, and was one of the weathiest cit izens of Madison county. He leaves a wife and several children.
 The democratic candidates for the leg islature had a rousing day yesterday at Maysville, where a barbecue was given in celebration of the speaking. Over thou sand people were in attendance. Speeches were made by Ed l.. Pulley, J. H. Wal lace, Jr., J. H. Lyle, James H. Ballentine and Capt Daniel Coleman.
 Dr. Andrew Boyd, of Scottsboro, who has been recruiting negro company with Capt. John H. Sheffey, and who was to have been first lieutenant the company, has withdrawn, having rendered himself unable to pass the physical examination by breaking his wrist. Dr. Boyd was drill ing a squad of recruits when the accident occurred. He is succeeded by Allen Greene of this city, who was an officer in the pro- posed immune company.
The age-herald., 1898-07-29
AIDED 6yY MRS, PINKHAM

Mrs. ". E. PAXTON, Youngtowri, North Dakota, writes about her strug. gle to gegain health after the birth oi her little girl: --~.'~
 DEAR MRS. PINKHAM:--It is with pleasure that I add my testimony to yoyy list, hoping that it may induce others to avail themselves of your val uable medicine. rssse~s.sv~
 After the birth of my little girl, three years ago, my health. was very poor. I had leucorrhea badly, and a terrible bearing-down' pain (which gradually grew worse, until could do no work. Also had headache nearly all the time, and dizzy feelings. Men situations were very profuse, appear. ing every two weeks.
 "I took medicine from good doctor, but it seemed to do no good. I was becoming alarmed over my condition, when I read your advertisement in a paper. I sent at once for a bottle oi Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com ponnd, and after taking two-thirds oi the bottle I felt so much better that ] send for two more. After using three bottles felt as strong and well as any one.
 ." I think it is the best medicine for female weakness ever advertised, and recommend it to every lady I meet suf- fering from this trouble"
 Maternity IS wonderful experience and many women approach it wholly unprepared. Childbirth under right conditions need not terrify women.
 The advice of Mrs. Pinkham is freely offered to all expectant mothers, and her advice is beyond question the most valuable to be obtained. If Mrs. Pax. ton had written to Mrs. Pinkham be- fore confinement she would have been saved much suffering. Mrs. Pinkham's address is Lynn, Mass.
The age-herald., 1898-07-29
READY ID MOVE ON SHORT NOTICE
 'tsV: F-es5a ~s,<s'-a Is the Miami Camp, But the Destination is Not
 Known.
,pecial Dispatch to The Age-Herald.

Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.
 Miami. Fla, July 2s.-It is the general belief that General Keller has received an order from Secretary Alger to be ready to move on short notice. The destination is move on short notice. The hope of the troops to go to the front directly from Miami has again vanished The camp site is to be changed. and it lies between Sa- vannah, Ga., and Asheville, N. c. The brigade commanders have recommended the former location. They do not care to be placed in the mountains, and thereby com pletely sidetracked far as all action is concerned. Savannah has offered camp ground, and troops can readily be embarked from there.
 The sick list today is 963, slight de- crease from yesterday. Another death caused by typhoid fever occurred in the Second Texas today.
The age-herald., 1898-07-29
LIEUT.. USHER's REPORT

United States Torpedo Boat Ericsson, Harbor of Guantanamo, Cuba, July 5, 1898.
 Sir:-1. I respectfully report on the morning of Sunday, July 8, 1S9S the United States torpedo boat Ericsson was proceed ing under half speed on the starboard quarter of the United States flagship New York towards Sboney when the enemy was sighted coming out of Santiago en- trance, we being five six miles east of Morro The most of our fleet was firing on the enemy Full power was put on and the course was directed towards the ene- mys ships, the crew at quarters and the vessel in all respects ready to deliver tor pedc attack. By the time we had turned to westward, two of the enemy's vessels were in plain sight; they were followed at short intervals by the other two cruisers and then after a longer interval by the two torpedo boat destroyers The fire of the shore batteries supported the enemy's fleet and the fire of both fleets was rapid and continuous. The flagship New York had hoisted signal 260: "Close in towards har bor entrance and attack vessels"
 The shore batteries at the entrance to Santiago were directing their fire at the Gloucester at this time, which was hotly engaged with the two torpedo boat de- stroyers. As we passed the fire of the shore, batteries were directed on us. Sev- eral shells struck near us, short or beyond, and two burst OV6fnedO. 1ne ErlcSSOn was not struck. As we drew near, the torpedo boat destroyers were seen to strike to the Gloucester and the Maria Teresa to run ashore strike their colors and display white flags The course of the Ericsson was then directed toward the Vizcaya, prepared to deliver torpedo attack, but before we could arrive within striking distance the Vizcaya was seen to strike to the Iowa, run ashore and burst into flames her engines being left running and clouds of steam issuing from all her openings on deck and in her side.
 Rescued Eleven Officers
 The flagship directed the Ericsson to pick side the Vizcaya and sent a small boat to her, boats from the Iowa putting Tn also at the same time.
 Exposions from the ammunition on board the Vizcaya began about this time and her guns. which had been left loaded. were fired one after the other by the flames. The Vizcaya was on fire fore and after, but the mass of the fire was aft and the position of the Ericsson was perilous in the extreme and only the urgency of the occasion caused her to remain. Rescued eleven officers and about ninety sailors and marines from the vessel many of them sorely wounded. The Spanish were no sooner taken on board than they urged immediate withdrawal of the Ericsson; but this vessel remained un- til all alive had been taken from the Viz caya by the Ericsson's small boat and the boats from the Iowa. One of the SlNcaya's large cutters was also used. The prison ers, most of them naked and many of them wounded, were all put on board the Iowa, also assisted in placing prisoners from
The age-herald., 1898-07-29

L. w. Johns on the corner Of First avenue and Nineteenth street will be occupied when completed by MT. G. D. Gcing, who now occupies a stable in Arlington avenue. MT. Going intends to greatly enlarge his busi- ness.
 The Vicksburg Dispatch of July "A con- tains a picture and very complimentary notice of Major R. l.. Crook famlllarly known here as Bob Crook. Major Crook, who has just been appointed major of the First Mississippi volunteers, was resident here for many years, and is son of Cap tain H. w. Crook, ex-mayor of Bessemer, and at present county commissioner.
The age-herald., 1898-07-29
THE GOVERNOR AT THE CAPITOL.
Spent a Busy Day Yesterday, But is OF
 Making Speeches Today

Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.
 Montgomery, July Ex-Governor John ston returned to the executive office at the capitol unexpectedly and found, an us ual a mass of accumulated work awaiting his attention. It was not thought that the governor would return to Montgomery till after the election next week, but the state democratic campaign committee cancelled his appointment to speak at Cullman on the conviction that it was not needed. The governor speaks tomorrow at Ec- leotic, Elmore county; at Centreville, Bibb county at noon Saturday, and at Blocton Saturday night, thus winding up his can yass.
 Wherever he has spoken the governor addressed large crowds, and everywhere was received with enthusiasm His busi- ness-like speeches were listened to with the closest attention, and the voters showed their appreciation of his labor for the welfare of all the people. The governor is confident that number of counties that went against the democracy two years ago will come back to the fold next Monday.
 The governor was overworked at the close of last week, but is now as strong and full of vigor as ever he was
 State Superintendent of Education Tur- ner returned yesterday after several weeks of had campaigning in Etcwah, Marshall, Cherokee, St. Clair and other adjoining counties, in the powerful effort that is be- ing made to elect John L. Burnett to con- gress from the Seventh Prof. Turner Is very confident that this will be done. The governor, who has been in the district, is ing orders to go to the wiregrass coun- ties, but at noon today he had received no instructions from headquarters at Birming- ham.
The age-herald., 1898-07-29
BESSEMtR BRIEFS.
Moven snts of the People in the Marvel City
 M. Porter to Speak.
Special Correspondence.

Bessemer, July 28.-F. B. Nichols Is in town after an extended trip north and east.
 The Honorable "Burt" Porter of Birming- ham is billed to address the citizens of Bes- semer on the issues of the present cam paign at Rebie hall tomorrow night.
 There will be social meeting of the Y. P. B. U, at the VanCleave hotel tomorrow night.
 MT. Sam Rosenbaum, who has been wis., iting friends in Columbus, Miss, returned yesterday, having been called home by the sudden illness of his brother. MT. Herman Rosenhaum. The latter continues to im- prove.
 The new livery stable being built by MT.
The age-herald., 1898-07-29
CAPT. CLARK OF
 THE BROOKLYN
Continued From Second Page.)

Continued From Second Page.) ------~-~~-~~~~~---~~~~~ tailed report of Lieutenant Jos. Beal, of the Harvard who was the senior officer in charge of the transportation of the Span iards to this ship and beg leave to invite your attention to the terms in which he speaks of the highly commendable conduct of the officers and men associated with him in the Accomplishment of an important and humane duty and one not exempt from danger.
 Il. In conclusion I beg to be permitted the privilege in my own behalf, as well as that of the officers and men of the Harvard, to extend to you and to the people of the United States our sincere congratula tions upon the brilliant victory achieved by you yesterday, which adds another page to the imperishable glory and renown in the history of our navy.
 Very respectfully,
 C. s. COTTON,
 Captain U. s. N/, Commanding. To Commander-in-Shief U. s. Naval Force, N. A. s.
The age-herald., 1898-07-29
DU1Y ON TOBACCO.
Representative of American Tobacco Co. Con-
 a fer With Treasury Officials.

Washington, July 2S.-A representative of the American Tobacco company had a con- ference with the treasury officials today in regard to the established customs duty on tobacco and cigarettes imported into Cuba. His contention was that these articles should be admitted either free or at a nominal rate. The proposition submitted was that the rate on tobacco be fixed at not more than cents a pound and at 50 cents per 1000 on cigarettes. The matter has been under consideration and decision probably will be reached within a day or two The indications seem to be that the rates will be reduced but to what extent it is not yet determined.
The age-herald., 1898-07-29
THE B. '. P. US
Meet in State Convention at Montgomery
 The Opening Exercises.

Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.
 Montgomery, July 2S.-The state conven- ton of the Baptist Young Peoples Union met at Clayton street Baptist church at 10 o'clock this morning.
 It was called to order by Professor F. H. Nell, of Auburn, the president; devo- tional exercises being led by Mir. M. Cody, of Montgomery. The address of welcome was delivered by Mir. W. B. Davidson, of this city, and responded to by the Rev. MT. Lipscomb, of Eufaua.
 Addresses were delivered by MT. J. w. Willis, of Gadsden. and MT. W. B. Castle- berry, of Talladega.
The age-herald., 1898-07-29
ORDERS ISSUED FOR
 TRANSPORTING TROOPS

Atlanta, July 2S.-Orders for the trans ferring of the companies of the Second North Carolina infantry, now at Camp Russell, to stations along the Atlantic coast in South Carolina and Georgia, were issued today from the department of the gulf.
 The following changes of station of troops of the Second North Carolina Vol unteer infantry from Camp Dan Russell, Raleigh, N. C., are ordered:
 Company B, Company H, Company K and Company L, and headquarters of the lieutenant-colonel and regimental sur geons, to St. Simon's Island, Ga.
 Maj B. F. Dixon and Company G to Lands End, near Port Royal s. c. Company E to Tybee Island, Ga. =