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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-11
a corresp ,ndent asks our morning

contemporary THIS question:
viii you please be so kind as to an
swer in the editorial column of your
valuable paper the following question
Whether Brigham Young coined the
first twenty-dollar (s20 .00) gold piece
coined in the United States of Amer
lea?
/ heard it asserted at the Hall of
Relics yesterday that Brigham Young
coined the first coin CSC piece in 1858.
Please answer and oblige yours truly.
To this our contemporary makes an
swer that the coinage of-the double
eagle (s20 piece was authorized by
congressional act of March 3, 1919; the
next year, in 1850, the United States
mint coined 1,170.261 of these pieces,
amounting in value to $23, 4O5, 200, and
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-11
The Andree Mystery Solved.

The New York Criterion thus accounts
for Andree's long absence: The great
balloonist YVES returning from the pole.
His knapsack was packed with docu-
mcntary evidence. He had accomplished
what 20 man had achieved before. He
had taken snapshots of the pole from
all sides, climbing it to take measure
ments to the fraction of an inch His
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-11

The Denver Times of Friday, July s,
in its Twenty years ago today" col
umn says: 1.-The Denver Brown Stock
ings defeated the Salt Lake Deserets
at that city in baseball, 9 to 5, after
having lost two games Is it so long
ago? 1t seems impossible. There were
giants in those daysi
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-11

Commodore Schley is nat a boastful
man, being eontented to let his ac-
tions speak for him, but if so minded
he could say, L told you so.'' for when
Cervera's feet entered Santiago har-
Dor he said: 1--WE got them, and they'll
never get home" And they never will.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-11

THAT w. R. Hearst deserves to be
placed in irons and sent under armed
escort to the nearest prison is a plain
matter of fact" says the San Fran
cisco Call. What's the matter? Has
the Examiner been gathering in some
more scoops?
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-11

Yesterday, in accordance with Pres
ident McKinley's proclamation, the
American people rendered thanks and
sang praises unto the Giver of All
Good for the protection he has extend
ed over their nation and it's cause in
the present war. There has been oc-
casion for true thankfulness.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-11

The supply ship that accompanies
Commodore Watson's squadron is
called the Delmonico. 1t may be very
appropriate name but people will think
that Uncle Sans navy is being used
to advertise g. famous caterer.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-11
STATE PRESS COMMENT.

Southern Utah Censor: Utah is GOOD
and a. progressive state, but her cities are
not the most beautiful in the world; nor
are her people so extremely intelligent;
nor are her soldier boys so much better
than those of other states. EncOura ge
mining, foster Irrigation, talk ~ new en-
terprlses and encourage progressive set
tiers TO come here. bus this Ven OF e%ot-
ism is inclined to do more harm tnan
good
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-11
scHLEY AND SKATER.

Helena independent While this is his
title at present. it ought 10 be Admiral
Schley as soon as the president and con-
gress can give the matter attention. 1t is
and in this instance opportunity had good
material to work upon. While Admiral
Sampson was in command of the fleet be-
fore SANTIAGO, by the meTest chance it
happened that the flagship was away some
zen mes lrCm The Ieet, proOaDI.. on Il
tour of inspection, when CsrVera dash
for the open was made Commodore Wat
son was also at some distant point and
did not take part in the enga cement. Z his
left Commodore Schley in direct COM
mand, and how well and successfully he
performed his duties is best Il by the
results. Schley's fiagship. Broo n, was
nearest to the entrance of the harbor, and
it vas the first TO attack the Spanish
ships as they came forth Instantly the
Brooklyn headed directly for the enemy
and for Il short time gave battle Single
handed and alone to the four Spanish
warships, doing most destructive work.
Denver Post: BY singular but not
unpleasing coincidence, Commodore
Schiey, who bottled ~ Cervera in San
tiago hafbor, was the ranking officer in
the great sea fight which eliminated in
the utter destruction of the Spanish ad-
n1irai's fleet. Acting Rear Admiral
Sampson, who is chief in command. was
tending to other duties, when the Spanish
ships began Doking their noses out of
the bay. Orders were therefore looked
for from Schley. who proved equal to the
occasion. and in the destructive running
battle which followed he took a conspIc-
uous and able part. Under the circum-
stances 1t is something more than poetic
justice that after having bottled up Ger
vera and then superseded in command, it
should nevertheless fall 20 his lot to be in
chief command when the work of captur-
ing and destroying the Spanish feet sud-
denly arose. All honor, therefore. to
Schley, one of the real heroes of San
tiago. who did his work so brilliantly and
effectively when the opportunity came.
Anaconda Standard: Shafter, whose
name goes on the scroll of honor. is an
other contribution from the common peo-
pie. He was farmers boy in Kalama-
zoo county, Michigan, when the civil war
came. He enlisted in the Seventh regi-
ment of Michigan infantry in 1861. and
was made a first lieutenant of volunteers
He distinguished himself at the battle of
Nashville. and received promotion for
gallant and meritorious services in the
battle of Fair Oaks, and was awarded a
medal by congress for heroic conduct at
Pmey Ridge. When the war ended,
Shafter became a part of the permanent
establishment and did no end of rough
work and hard fighting in the various IN
dian wars in the west and southwest as
lieutenant colonel of the Twenty-fourth
infantry. In 1897 he was given his COM
mission as briSadier general.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-11

If there are any Spanish soldiers left
IN Cuba when the war ends, how on
earth will Spain get them home? AS
an act Of charity Uncle Sam may lend
Spain few transports to convey them
back. It would be a most generous
and chivalric act, one that could not
fail to touch the hearts of Spanish peo-
pie.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-11

Chicago Record: Helping Them Out
The Thompsons can't decide what tC
name their twins
well, if the twins resemble their other
children they should call Inc VeStIVI-.>
ana the other Terror.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-11

If the German press could have its
way there would be war between Ger
many and the United States within a
week Its violent hostility to this
country is inexplicable.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-11
STOCKS AND INVESTMENTS.

Utah Bank and Commercial Stocks. and
other High Grade investment securities
bought and sold.
Loans on Stocks.
Divi6end-paying stocks bought and sold.
Inv sstment orders from institutions.
trustees of estates and capitalists will re-
ceive the hes. of attention.
JOHN c. CUTLER. JR.,
Tel 127. 36 Main Street.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-11

There is a great deal of difference
between the travelling library and the
walking encyclopedia. The former
should be welcomed, the latter avoided.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-11

Spain wishes to continue the war as
an evidence that Spanish honor has
been preserved. It is unnecessary to
do so; the evidence would only be of a
cumulative nature.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-11

General Miles warns our soldiers in
Cuba against the use of intoxicants.
He has seen the fatal effects of the
use of the bottle in the case of Ger
vera.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-11

when a man goes hunting in this
country, he does well if he kills blue
Jay says the Atchison Globe. He
would do still better if he killed all the
IA
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-11

Bismarck hopes the Yankees will get
a good licking. They will not Here is
another disappointment for the great
chancellor in his old age.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-11

Chicago is in danger of a milk
famine. Evidently the city waterworks
are out of repair.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-11

Chicago Record: Il never saw anybody
hate the SDaniar6s like my wife
What makes her feel that Way?"
She got to reading war news the other
dav. ana -et a lot or raspberry jam burn
up"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-11

If Lilioukalani wishes to do a grace
full and polite thing she will present
her crown to the Goodies of Liberty.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-11

The ashes of Captain c. V. Gridley
have arrived in San Francisco. Man
is a splendid animal, noble in ashes. -
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-11

General Shafter says the health of
the army in Cuba is exceedingly good.
Here's to the health of the army in
Cubai
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-11

1t is charged against General Miles
that he talks too much. 1t cannot be
charged against him that he talks too
little
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-11

Camara's fleet seems to be SPANS
White elephant
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-11

As soon as European concert can
be arranged, Spain will make peace
overtureS.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-11

Shutting off their rations should
make the Cubans rational in the matter
of labor.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-11

Major General Kent. How well it
sounds. How well deserved,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-11

Uncle Sam has posted Don't touch"
signs all over the Philippines.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-11

Spain is gradually being fired from
America; and the firing is by squad
rCns.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-11

An encouraging sign-Beer and Soda
Water. Only &C glass.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-11
B|(YQE FREE EVERY SATURDAY Might.

Drawing July 9, won by 1885
Drawing July ID Mrs Bond 167 Main Street, No. 1859
Drawing Miss Jennie Sands SO So Sd East No. 14S1
Drawing IS, by Evans South State No. 1900
Drawing June BY Nellie $40 Third East No. 6751
Drawing by Harsh Street. No. 55S
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-11

1t was q very quiet Sunday yester-
day, no Spanish fleet having been sunk.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-11

The Vesuvius' cough is always worse
when she is out in the night air.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-11

And now the American eagle will
proceed TO seize the Grand Canary.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-11

Logan Journal: When we adopt &
policy which has caused European nations
to build IN immense armies and navies,
ard has been the source of three-fourths
of their troubles. we must expect also
to adopt the methods they have found
necessary to preserve their national in
tegrtt.-. 1t has been found necessary to
gain one possession after the other, each,
possible, in order to gain more secure
hold upon the one preceding it.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-11

Yonkers Statesman: He-Poorman says
he is convinced now that the world does
go around.
She-Wen, he doesn't look as if he'd got
very much of it yet.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-11
WIT AND HUMOR.

indianapolis Journal: You kin git yo'
bread by prayin',' says Uncle Nose, but
de nightly chicken has to be hustled TO. -
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-11
Cleveland Leader:

Gle Cleveland >. Leader: An oDiniOn--"DO
sDaniards VIII sue for peace in the near
future?'
mo, they can't sue. They'd have to
hire :: lawyer II they dia tnai, ana J..
lawyer is going to take a case unless h.
thinks there is . chance for him to ge-
his money"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-11
Ia1 South Main St, Salt Lake Cit,

A Californian writing from the Taylor Mine
ply of Ripans Tabules, speaks of their great con
venience for a man who is out in the woods away
from physician or drug store. He had for years
never been free from stomach troubles till he learned
OF q virtues of Ripans Tabules, but they gave him
immediate relief, and single box cured ! chronic
dysentery that for eight months had annoyed him
immensely.
:: "a t y n fort tn CHfcAL
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-11

Sanpete Democrat: The gallant Colonel
Isaac Trumbo, of California who al
ways claims residence in Utah about elec-
ton time. is in the state again and On the
trail of the Democrats part. His love
for Utah is only eXcclled by his love for
the Republican party, TO hear the colonel
foil il
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-11

Chicago Evening Post: They've taksr
to embalming pet 6ogs in the east he
said.
"Oh, isn't that just too lovely"' she
eXc-a me-. 49,
to Fido.''
Just the thina,'' he returned. s:iddeF
growing enthusiastic himself. Give him
20 lie e.i10 ,JIs ,o5a
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-11

Tit-Bits: The day after the perform
aliSC Z !.->-J a. Il ~et ,dl44 &C ~iey
the manager OF the tneatlc .srC-o 49, -
lowing chilling note to the leading actor
My dear sir: Your performance last
night was so bad that several deadheadE
have written deman ding that their names
be removed from the free list"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-11

Detroit Journal Observation-Disclosures
of, the Firn-James!
Once Boy-Yes sir.
Member of the Firn-James, am very
Slad to learn, upon Investigation. that
your grandmother is really dead. and that
you are therefore iCt .y-ass % nc N order
to go tG the baseball game this afternoon.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-08-20
A Toast to Our Flag.

At champagne supper OF some cap
tains of the navies of England, Rus.
STA, Turkey, France and America, a
toast by each one in honor of the flag
they defended was called for and the
following are the toasts given:
The Russian said: Here is to the
bars and stars that have never been
torn down"
The Turkian said: Here is to the
moon of Turkey, whose wings have
never been clipped.
The Frenchman said: "Here is to
the cock of France whose feathers
were never pulled
The American said. Here is to
the stars and stripes of America, which
have never known defeat"
The Englishman concluded as fol-
lows: Here is to the rampant, roar
ing lion of Great Britain, that has
torn down the stars and bars of Rus
STA, who clipped the wings Of the
moon Of Turkey; who pulled the
feathers from the cock Of France and
ran like hell from the stars and stripes
of the United States of America.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-08-20
Rain of Steel, Death and Gold.

When the Vizcaya tried to ram the
Brooklyn at Santiago it was not only
rain of steel and death that Schley S
flagship poured into the Spaniards,
but rain Of gold. In FIVE minutes
the Brooklyn fired $4I, $50 worth Of
ammunition into the Vizcaya. At the
end of that time the latter was hope
less wreck. Gunner Applegate, of the
Brooklyn. says that during those FIVE
minutes his ship fred I4I eight-inch
shells, II six Founders and 400 one
Founders. 1t is probable that no such
heavy and fearful fire was ever before
delivered by warship. The air was
filled with shells the whole time.
Assuming that Schley used his best
quality OF shells, the eight-inch cost
$24o. 81, the six-inch $I4.6I, the six
Founders S., and the one-pounders S..
Thus you get the total Of SAL, $50. 1t
IS large bill, but it will be satisfac-
ton to pay it. One shell raked the
Vizcaya lore and aft and killed 90
Spaniards in its passage. Most of the
remaining 40 eight-inch shells struck
the Spaniard somewhere.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-08-20
West Virginia Secured 1t.

The placing of contract for the
coal supply of the Eastern Minnesota
railroad company with West Virginia
operators yesterday is viewed with
alarm by many of the operators OF
the Pittsburg district, says the Pitts
burg News. The Eastern Minnesota
company has been constant pur-
chaser and large user of Pittsburg
coal. and the loss of its trade is re-
garded as severe blow. The diver
sion of the coal supply of the Great
Northern railroad and the Eastern
Minnesota from Pittsburg means
practically the closing Of the markets
of the northwest to Pittsburg oper-
ators. The railroad people claim
that the West Virginia coal as a steam
producer is not excelled by any coal
produced in the world, and its price,
with the ability of the operators, who
are not harrassed with local strikes,
to ship regularly counts largely in its
favor Wheeling News.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-08-20
SEND THEM TO BED WITH A KISS.

. mothers, so weary, discouraged,
Worn out with the cares of the day,
on often grow cross and impatient,
Complain of the noise and the play;
For the day brings so many vexations,
So many things going amiss;
But, mothers, whatever may vex you,
Send the children to bed with kiss.
The dear little feet wander often,
Perhaps, from the pathway of right,
The dear little hands find new mischief
To try you from morning till night
But think of the desolate mothers
Who'd give all the world for your bliss
And as thanks for your infinite blessings
Send the children to bed with kiss.
For some day their noise win not vex
you,
The silence will hurt you far more;
You will long for the sweet children
voices,
For sweet childish face at the door.
And to press child s face to your bosom,
You'd give all the world for this;
For the comforts twill bring you in
sorrow,
Send the children to bed with kissl
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-08-20
PEACE

Cruel, grim war at last is DER,
The gentle dove Of peace we see.
And proudly floats our starry emblem,
In triumph for humanity.
All honor to the noble men
Who gallant victories won;
Our tears we shed for those who meier
VIII see the rising sun.
Grand record of our country's arms,
On sea and on the land,
Has taught cruel Spain lesson
Through Gods own guiding hand.
Thus may our country ever give
The oppressed a helping hand,
And through all time we humbly pray
God bless our native landl
M. E.
Martinsburg, w. Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-08-20
No. s
CITY Of Manila.

A letter from Manila to the New
York Tribune says; Across the river,
north Of the walled city, is the large
and flonrishing business town.
Diving in any direction, it is about
three miles before one gets away from
built-up streets and reaches the open
country.
Even then the rural townships are
found full Of the residences Of Manila
business people, and so II is difficult
to say exactly what should be consid-
cred part of the city and what should
not.
The city is as badly built as can be.
The houses are much too close togeth-
er and the streets too narrow. For the
metropolis of big country, for city
OF quarter of a million inhabitants,
a rich and prosperous mart, centre OF
education and luxury, as the buildings
IN the walled city indicate, it is dis
reputable, III arranged and insight
ly town. The principal business
street is narrew, wretchediy paved,
crooked, and filled with the most
commonplace, mean looking struc-
lures.
So are the other streets, but further
from the centre there are trees to hide
the ugliness. In excuse, the Manila
people plead earthquakes, typhoons,
thunderstorms and floods as their rea-
sons iornot having a passably present
able town, but Manila is not the only
place visited by earthquakes and all
the rest. Toxic is infinitely worse
of, but it is handsomer, and the roads
are better paved
Outside Of the populous suburbs
there are more rural and less settled dis
tficts, dotted with handsome residences
remotely among the rice
fields and tropical woodlands. where
a guerrilla warfare would be well-nigh
There are plenty Of open fields, yet
the country cannot be called open
country. tor it is so luxuriously wood
ed between the fields. Artillery
would be Of little use, with never a
half mile of clear space; nothing but
skirmishing under thick cover would
be Of any effect in this kind ofground,
and the victory would rest with the
side best fitted for jungle warfare.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-08-20

William NJ Welsh, mayor of Key
ser, w. Va, died Saturday night at
10 o'clock, Of appoplexy, aged So
years. His son William found him
sitting on the porch dead. He leaves
a widow, three sons and three daugh-
teis.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-08-20

A good man in one of the neighbor-
ing towns fell asleep at prayer meet
ing the other night. lie was called
upon to pray, and being dutifully
punched by his spouse, he followed
out, "Gol darn you, Betsy, kindle t
yourself"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-08-20

Details of a suicide come from Ken
ma, near Ripley, w. Va, Tuesday.
Buzz Rollins, young school teacher,
called upon his sweetheart, Miss Har-
rison, and demanded conference.
She declined and Rollins went to an
old shed nearby and shot himself, dy-
ing almost instantly.