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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-18

one ne-thOusandth part of a grain of
arsenic in 16 square inches. that is, one
grain in a piece of carpet ten feet
square.
There are in France 15,227 charitable
organizations. 1t is proposed to collect
statistics relating to them and print
them in q volume i'll time for the eXhi-
bition of 1900.
The facilities for inland transporta-
ton are so limited in Brazil that the
inhabitants of the ports find it cheaper
to import grain from North America
than from their own farms.
A few weeks ago Stockholm harbored
no fewer than 535 naturalists-310 from
Sweden, IA from Denmark and SO
from Norway. They were attending
the 18th congress of scandinavian nat
uralists.
An Alpine life-saving society has
been formed in the Tyrol, at Innsbruck.
It's object is to have stations at various
resorts for endering prompt assistance,
with competent guides, in Ease of acct
dents.
Household servant girls throughout
Montana receive in the humbleSt OF
families about Sc week, pesides board,
and the washing" including that of
the servant herself, must always be
sent out TO the laundries.
a new society of Bird Restorers"
has been organized in Boston, for the
purpose of replacing native song birds
in their former haunts, protecting and
encoura ging them in the breeding sea-
son, and planting colonies wherever
practicable.
A Persian never takes a dose of
physic until he has previously obtained
a favorable answer from heaven in the
shape of an omen. Should he happen
to sneeze when he has the potion at his
lips he throws the medicine away.
The magnitude of the Escurial, the
great Spanish palace, may be inferred
from the fact that it would, take four
days to go through an the rooms and
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-18

sells of the Texas class they are ar
ranged in lines on bothzides of the deck
according to their division. The oncerS
in charge of each division see that their
men are either present or accounted Ter,
and report the same to the executive
officer The latter then reports to the
commander of the ship and the men are
dismissed. During week days the morn
| ing hours are generally devoted TO drill
| A settled schedule is made out When
the ship goes into commission, ana TINS
is strictly adhered to. Each snip has
it's general quarters, fire quarters, COLL
sion drill abandon ship, arm ana away
! boats broadswOrd exercise. or some
thing of similar characte", and from 9:sO
until noon the decks are alive with
men under instruction.
Dinner is followed by short rest,
and at 1 o'clock turn to" is sounded
again. During the afternoon, five days
of the week, the crew is kept at WORK
attending to the multifarious duties OF
the ship. Saturday afternoon is con-
sidered a half-holiday, the smoking
lamp is lighted, and if the ship is In
port, the men are allowed to see visit
ors and enjoy themselves according TO
their individual inclinations. with
mess-gear in the early evening, the
working day ends. Supper is followed
by a period of relaxation until the mel
low notes OF the DuSle SOGiuS taps anu
the boatswains mates whistle echoes
through the decks in the last call OF
the day-'pipe down."
There are other incidents which go to
make up the naval day-incidentS re-
curing a volume to describe. but the
above offers a fair idea of the ordinary
routine on board ship. At sea, when
the ships company is divided into
watches, the monotony is greater than
in port 1t is during the latter time,
with the feet at anchor off some friend
ly city, or when the ship is tied up to
dock in one of the home navy yards,
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apartments, the length of the way be-
ing reckoned at % Spanish leagues,
which is about 120 English miles
More than so years ago a coal mine
at Daily, Scotland. caught fire. All
the attempts made 10 put it out have
failed, but it is out now, apparently
from lack of fuel.
a new device for adding the finish
ing touches to a russell shoe polish con-
siStS of a bone taken from the lower
leg Of a deer, which is rubbed and
polished until it is as smooth as glass
When rubbed over polished shoes it
gives brilliant and enduring luster.
The small town of Werda, in the
kingdom of Dahomey, is celebrated for
its temple of serpents, a long building
in which the priests keep upward Of
LOCO serpents of all sizes, which they
feed with birds and frogs, brought to
them as offerings by the natives.
In his recent work, Pioneering in
Formosa," w. A. Pickering relates that
he received the most hospitabIe treat
ment from the aborigines. though he
found that they are cannibals to the
extent of an occasional treat of their
enemies brains beaten up in a villain
Gus kind of whisky
Lava streams that have flowed out of
Vesuvius during the last three years
have deposited 105, 600. coo cubic meters
of lava on the sides of the mountain. A
cone of lava $50 feet high has been
formed, out Of which fresh streams are
flowing. The valleys on either side of
the observatory peak have been COM
pletely filed up.
Professor Martin, the Swedish savant,
has discovered in the Kremlin at Mos
COW a large portion of the Swedish war
booty captured by Gustavus Adolphus.
1t appears that the majority of the
silver vessels and ornaments kept in
the treasury at the Kremlin are pres
ents made at different times by var
ious kings of Sweden to the czars of
Russia.
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FROff REYEILLE TO PIPE DOWN.
The Daily Routine of Jack TarS Life Aboard Ship-Caring
for the Ship and for Himself.

The "Hobson'' suspender and the
dewey brand of cigars are proofs OF
fame Enthusiastically American. The
other proof is the broad grin of inter
est found nowadays on every citizen
when he espies the bluejacket and
jaunty fiat cap Of a passing sailor. 1t
is sad to confess, but it is true that a
few months ago the majority Of US
didn't care two snaps whether our sail
ors lived on bareback or waxed equity
on plates of truffies. We had no es-
pecial curiosity concerning them one
way or the other. Now, beholdi the
CLEAN of a strip of tape or. the swing
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of a whistling buoy seven and a quar-
ter miles away was easily recorded.
The pitch of this sound and the dis
lance away was determined by the in
strument. And this brings up the ques-
ton OF its utility on vessels. If the
sounds made on a vessel could be re-
corded on other vessels carrying such
an apparatus, the probability of a col
lision would be very much lessened, If
the collision itself were not rendered
absolutely impossible.
THEODORE WATERS.
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the officer of the deck, who goes below
for light lunch, and then sees that
the boatswain's mates and the captains
of the different parts of the ship dis
tribute their men to the best advan-
tage. If it be wash day, the crew is al
lowed to attend to their laundry work
before the serubbing begins, for, be it
understood, there are no Hop Lees
or colored wash ladies in the naval
service. As the sailors outfit consists
solely of cloth or white duck trousers,
flannel inside and outside shirts, and
the ordinary cotton hose, the operation
of washing does not call for much skill
or preparation. For instance, if the ar
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-18

Smoke Silver Moon, the leading So
cigar. For sale everywhere.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-07-07
CERVERA'S FATAL ERROR.
Had He Taken On East Course Out OF the
HsrbOr the Result OF Sundays bsttls
Might Have Been Different

OFF SANTIAGO, July 4, via Kingston
Jamaica, July h-Admiral Cervera
held a consultation with his officers
before sailing out Of the harbor OF
Santiago and, by small majority, the
move was agreed upon. The minority
said that destruction was sure, as
many Of the firemen had mutinied and
the best men in the fleet were worn
out by serving the guns In the shore
batteries. Early on the morning OF
the sortie, careful observations we're
taken OF the sea, east and west Ad'
miral Cervera decided upon taking
the westward course, with Manzanillo,
Cienfuegos or, II possible, Havana.
the port TO be reached. He would
have gone east but for the sighting OF
a large transport feet of Siboney and
the assurance that a convoy OF war
vessels was still with the transports.
As q matter Of fact, there was no war
vessel larger than converted yacht,
except the New York, that could have
obstructed Admiral Cervera's escape
eastward. Naval men here are sure
that the Spanish vessels could have
disabled or sunk the New York and
escaped had the eastward course been
chosen.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-07-07

SPECULATION ON PEACE.


WASHINGTON. July 6.-Whils there Is
hope in many Official quarters that
Spain will sue for peace upon the fall
Of Santiago, there is general belief
that the navy will 20 to Barcelona and
Cadiz at once, and that the army expe.
dition to Porto Rico will be dispatched
without delay. With the probability
that Havana will not be attacked for
some time, Porto Rico and Spain are
now the objective points. Whether
Spain will quickly sue for peace after
the Santiago disaster is a question
that is being discussed with interest
Some officials believe she has plenty
Of fight left. Others think that this
last blow will be a forerunner Of
speedy peace. All are Of the opinion
that If Spain is too naughty to ask
for peace now she must be made to do
80 without delay. The way to force
her to this will be to take Porto Rico
and attack the shores Of Spain itself.
1t is thought that both of these things
will be done together. Admiral Samp'
son can spare ships for both Of these
expeditions-one squadron to lombard
San Juan and the other to go to Spain.
The latter will be the pick Of the
American fleet. 1t will compare favor
ably with anything in Europe and
will be able to do fearful execution to
Spanish ports. Admiral Sampson may
have already received his orders.
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HAWAIIAN DEBATE.
Three Speeches by Senators on the Subject
Resolution of Thanks to Commodore
Schley-E Enlistment OF Negroes.

WASHINGTON, July 6.-The debate up
on the Hawaiian resolutions continued
in the senate yesterday Three speeches
were made. Senator Hoar, OF Massa-
chusetts, in advocating annexation,
made notable appeal against ANY
policy Of general expansion as a
sequence to the war. Senator Lind
say, Of Kentucky, opposed the resolu-
tions directing his attack principally
against their consti tutionality. Sem
ator White, Of California, resumed his
speech in opposition.
Mr.. Berry, Of Kentucky, introduced
in the house joint resolution tender
ing the thanks of congress to Commo-
dore Schley and the officers and men
under his command for the destruc.
ton Of the Spanish feet.
Mr.. Gibson introduced bill author
izing the president to enlist 10000 col
ored men to serve two years. 1t pro-
yides that these colored men shall be
officered by men Of their own race.
The senate amendments to the bill
for the pay Of the army from enroll
ment to the mastering In were con-
Cured in and the bill now goes to the
president.
The partial conference report on the
general deficiency bill, leaving only
the senate Pacific railroad refunding
amendment open, was adopted.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-07-07
SCHLEY'S CLEVER WORK.
-Four Spanish Cruisers Might Have Escaped
Sunday but for Prompt Action by
the Commodore.

OFF SANTIAGO July A, via Kingston,
Jamaica, July 5.-After u chase of 80
miles to the westward the Brooklyn,
closely followed by the Oregon, over.
hauled the Cristobal Colon, after she
had run ashore and had hauled down
her flag, During the chase, n clever
maneuver of Commodore Schley's, in
heading due west to Cape Caney, while
the Crstobal Colon had taken q more
southerly direction, with much
greater distance to cover, rendered
the Spanards' escape impossible.
There seems to be no doubt that
the Cristobal Colon, and, perhaps,
the other three Spanish armored
cruisers, would have escaped had
1t not been for the prompt ac-
ton of Commodore Schley, The Brook.
lyn, his flagship, alone was in n posi-
tion to attack the Spanish vessels as
they left the harbor, and the commo.
dore steamed directly toward them
and engaged all four cruisers, intlict.
ing great damage upon them. The
Oregon was the first to join the Brook.
lyn, and afterward the Iowa, Indiana,
Texas and Vixen closed around the
Spaniards, all pouring in deadly fire,
but, from the beginning to the end of
the fight, the Brooklyn, Oregon and
Gloucester took the most important
part In the destruction of the enemy.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-07-07
FEEDING STARVING CUBANS.
Uncle Sam Does Not Let War Interfere
with the Humane Feature of the
Unfortunate situation.

WASHINGTON, July 6.-The plan OF
feeding the starving Cubans is pro-
ceeding Systematically, despite the at
tention which the authorities are
obliged to give to the war. Large con-
signments Of food are being loaded on
the steamer Port Victor at New York,
viz: $4,000 pounds OF cornmeal, 56s, 900
pounds of -four, 1900 pounds OF
bacon, 10000 pounds Of coffee, l5O, 1000
pounds Of sugar, 10000 pounds OF
soap, $4,000 pounds ot salt and 5000
pounds of pepper. These will be made
up into rations and distributed over
wide territory to the Cubans. This Is
but one OF several consignments, as
the work of relief has been going on
for the past two months, hundreds OF
thousands OF government rations be-
ing distributed.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-07-07

WASHINGTON, July 6-Considerable
comment has been caused among the
officials Of the war department by
the great loss of American officers
In the two days Of fighting at
Santiago. Official reports thus far
received indicate that 5S Ameri.
can officers we're either killed or
wounded and the list Is only partial
Speaking Of the matter Adjt. Gen.
Corbin said that a finer lot OF officers
than was with Gen. Skaters corps in
Cuba never wore shoulder straps.
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Terrible Condition Of Santiago,

WASHINGTON July GA message re.
ceived from Gen. Shafter indicates that
the situation Of the people Of Santiago
is terrible. They are not only panic
stricken over the fear of lombard.
ment, but they are suffering from lack
Of the actual necessaries of life. In
one Of his cable messages Gen. Shafter
says: "The town (Santiago) is in a ter.
rible condition as to food. The people
ore starving. Rice is practically the
only staple article Of food they have y
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WILL FIGHT IT OUT.
The Spanish Public Still In Favor
Of Prolonged Resistance.
CERVERAS DEFEAT IS ANNOUNCED.
0en0r Bagaata Makes II Known to tho Span'
4 iards That Their squadron Has Been
Destroy --Sagasta Advised
to Sue for Peace

LONDON, July 8. The Daily Chroni'
Gle yesterday said 1--WE learn from q
sure source that the Spanish govern
ment thinks it impossible to make
peace now because TO make peace at
present would throw the balance OF
power in Spain into the hands OF the
Carlists."
The Madrid correspondent OF the
Standard says: "The public is still in
favor of prolonged resistance, but ex'
citement Is increasing among all
classes and strong precautions are be-
Ing taken in all the large towns, where
the garrisons are confined to bar
racks"
The Rome correspondent Of the
Daily Chronicle says; "The pope, it is
rumored, has telegraphed the queen
regent begging her not to compromise
the future Of the monarchy by refus-
Ing to treat for peace, which, after
the heroism displayed by the Spanish
navy could not be other than honor
able At the same time the pope
cabled President McKinley-so 1t Is
rumored--appealing to American gen.
erosity toward AN unfortunate but
chivalrous enemy The Italian for
eign Office, however, discredits such
rumors and denies that the powers
have taken any action"
The Madrid correspondent OF the
Daily Chronicle reports that unusual
precautions are being taken with
view to possible rising in Spain
The Madrid correspondent Of the
Daily Telegraph, telegraphing last
night says: disorder is spreading
among the military, the crowds in the
city are getting rotous, and every
where signs are apparent that the pop
ulation is arming for civil war Mar
shal Martinez Campos and the captain
general OF Madrid have held long con-
sultations as to the ways and means of
preserving ORDER
cERvERA's DEFEAT IS ANNOUNCED.
MADRID, July 6.--Senor Sagasta, the
premier, has announced officially that
Admiral Cervera's squadron has been
defeated that the Almirante Oquendo
was burned and the lnfanta Maria
Teresa sunk and that Admiral Cervera
himself is prisoner of war The dis.
patch containing the information has
not yet been fully deciphered. The
cabinet council last night, after
short session, decided not to open
negotiations for peace, but to continue
the war; with oil risks, while q single
soldier remains In Cuba.
sAaAsTA ADVISED TO SUE FOR PEACE.
PARIS, July 0. The Temps yesterday
afternoon published an article headed
"Peace Is Necessary" in the course of
which 1t says: "Perhaps the only serv-
Ice which Senior Sagasta can now
render to Spain, his party, liberalism
and himself, Is to open negotiations
for peace. There has been enough
bloodshed, battles and destruction Of
ships, forts md lives. II Spanish
honor Is not now satisfied, when, in
thename Of Heaven, will it bea"
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-07-07

New YORK, July e.-Henry M. Flag
Ter, the Standard Oil magnate, has Of
fered to build $1,000 hospital for the
wounded, just north Of the Royal Palm
hotel, Miami, Fla. The hospital has
been accepted by the Red Cross society
and work on the structure will be be-
gun at once. Its dimensions will be
1OOx3O feet and 1t will be ready for 90.
cupancy within week.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-07-07

New YORK, July 6.-Admiral Dewey's
blockade Of the Philippines threatens
to create cordage dearth throughout
the civilized world. 1t has doubled
the price Of manila rope and twine in
this country, and by doubling the value
of manila hemp has made fortunes for
manufacturers who had large stocks
In reserve,
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-07-07

SALINA, Kan, July e.-The state
meeting Of the Kansas division L. A.
W. was held here yesterday, over 5000
people witnessing the events. The
two.thirds mile, open for amateurs,
was won by John White, Kansas City,
in 184 l-5. One mile, open, profession
al, by II. C. Gadke, Omaha, 2:34. One
mile, state championship, Hugo Felix,
1926. Two miles. professional, H. G.
Gadke, 4:56. Three miles, handicap,
amateur, John White, Kansas City,
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-07-07
A Fast Freight Run.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, July GA local
packing firm yesterday sent out two
train loads of export beef for Liver.
pool. The trains are made up Of new
patent refrigerator cars which will re-
qnire but one icing between Kansas
City and Philadelphia. The run to
Philadelphia will bo made in the re.
markable fast time Of "a hours, a.
az ainst ~ days, the usual time
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-07-07

WICHITA, Kan, July s-0n public
street of this city Mrs. A. G, Ramaley
yesterday met DR.. W. A. Clark and
struck him on the head and shoulders
with a rawhide whip breaking in the
doctors silk hat and bruising his face.
The woman says Clark was the cause
of her separation from Dr. Ramaley.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-07-07

Rico, Col, July 6.-The Rio Grande
& Southern train was held upat Stony
Creek, 20 miles west of Rico, at 1l:lO
o'clock yesterday morning by three
men supposed to be Mexicans Two
robbers went through the cars, reliev-
ing the passengers of about $500. They
were evidently amateurs and got but
asmall part of the money on the train.
The express and mail cars were un-
mOlested,
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Restored to Health and Happiness,

Greenmont, Lawrence Co., S. D., Mar. e. 1893
Dr.. Il. 0. Smith, Kansas City, Mo.
My Dear Doctor:-lt gives me sincere pleasure
to inform you of the safe return home of my
dear wife who arrived saturday, February 26
perfectly restored 10 health and happiness.
In restoring my vile to health you have
brought pleasure and happiness to an entire
household, for which 1t is needless to say that
we are truly grateful. JAMES AND MRS, GLuYAs.
The above is an unsolicited testimonial from
James Gluyas, whose wife was cured OF sclrrhus
cancer OF the breast
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-07-07
Says Express Companies Must Paw

Topeka, Kan, July 6.-Attorney
Gen, Boyle rendered an opinion that
express companies should be compelled
to pay for the stamps used in conduct
ing their business under the new war
revenue law, and that patrons of the
companies should force the issue and
make them do it.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-07-07
A Courtesy to Cervera.

WASHINGTON, July GA graceful
courtesy was yesterday extended to
captured Spanish Admiral Cervera by
the president. Through Gen Greedy,
chief signal officer, permission was
sent to Cervera to communicate with
his family in Spain by cable. Permis-
sion was also granted to other captured
Spanish officers to use the cable to
transmit personal messages to friends
in Spain,
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-07-07

WASHINGTON, July Gas yet the
state department has received no con-
frmation of the statement which
reaches here from London that, upon
the arrival at Manila Of the American
land forces, several warships of Ger
many and other European powers
which had been there for some time
left Immediately for other ports In
official circles, however, the announce
ment is regarded as authentic.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-07-07
Entered the Army from M,..our,.

HARRlsoSvILLE, Mo-, July 6.-Wil-
liam II. Smith, first lieutenant of the
Tenth cavalry, who was killed at San.
tiago last Friday, was born and raised
in this county and was appointed to
West Point from this city in 1878 by
Congressman Franklin, Of Kansas City.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-07-07

WASHINGTON, July 6.-There has
been some question as to the delay in
sending back the transports that are
at Santiago. Their failure to return
is explained by the fact that they are
held to bring back the wounded. The
present programme is to place the in.
jured men upon these transports and
bring them to this country. Fort
Monroe will be their destination.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-07-07

AT Washlngton-Wa 4, Brooklyn 2
AT Pittsburgh-Pit Pittsburghs, 8, St Louis =
AT New York Boston B. New York;
At Baltimore Baltimore 7, Philadelphia 4
At Chicago Chicago B. Cleveland l.
WESTERN LEAGUE
AT Kansas City-kansas City 10, Omahaa
At Detroit-Milwaukee l. Detroit2
At Minneapolis-St Paul |, Minneapolis
At Indianapolis Indianapolis :, Columbus |.
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Mlss Whsalsr Wln Nurse Hsr Father.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, July e-The
Red Cross hospital ship, Red Cross,
left to-day for Santiago. Miss Wheeler,
daughter Of Gen. Joe Wheeler, went
on the ship to take care of her father.
The vessel was loaded with supplies,
drugs and medicine for the sick and
x,,o,,p1nJ
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No Sign vi u Return.

Amarillo, Texas, Jan. 4, 1893
Dr.. E. o. Smith, Kansas City, No,
Dear Sir.-l am we'll and ieshier than have
been in years. and no sign OF return Of the
cancer, thanks to yonr skill.
Respectfully, yu.r friend, F.J. TRIaa.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-07-07
Includes Everybody, at Domestic Rate

WASHINGTON, July 6.-First Assist
ant Postmaster General Heath says
that inquiries had been made In re-
gard to the postal service to Cuba and
the Philippines, as to whether letters
could be sent to or from persons other
than soldiers and sailors He said
that the mail service to these places is
precisely the same as to any part of
the United States and mail will be
transmitted to anyone,
Abilene weekly reflector., 1898-07-07
Valuable Racehorsss Burned.

ST. LOUIS, July e-Yesterday after
noon FIRE broke out in the stable Of
DR.. Bernays, at the fair grounds, just
as the first race was being called, and
within an hour five valuable race.
horses and six stables had been con.
sumed and several other stables badly
damaged.