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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04
SECOND REGIMENT OF ENGIN-
EERS.


There seems to be an impression that
the Second regiment of volunteer Unit
ed States engineers may be recruited
in the west and sent to the Philippines
for service. No matter where it may
be sent, there is no better ground for
recruiting such a regiment than the
intermountain or mining states. Gen
the First volunteer United States en-
greer regiment states that the men
particularly desired for service are mil
itary, civil, mechanical, or electrical
engineers, surveyors, blacksmiths, car
penters, plumbers, printers, photogra-
piers, ringers, boatmen, miners and
masons. There is an abundance of all
these in the mining states. particularly
of the classes designated engineers and
miners. The practical miners would be
Invaluable in all military engineering
work, from blasting rocks out of a
read to bridge building and mining and
sapping; at all such work they would
be in reality experts. No harder or
mere intelligent men are to be found
anywhere than among the practical
miners of the west. Not only are they
full of patriotism, but they are also
full of resources in emergencies, the
thing that is wanted above all others
in time of war. The government could
do no better than to recruit the Second
regiment of volunteer engineers from
the mining states.
In recruiting the First regiment, all
aspirants for commissions are required
to send their applications TO the ad-
jutant general in Washington, and if
approved, they are required to appear
before a board for examination as to
their professional qualifications. Pre-
sumably it will be the same in the
case of the Second regiment.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04

The Omaha Bee got out a special edi-
ion wednesday, the day the Transmits
;issippi opened. The supplement is a
particularly handsome thing. Among
the various state commissioners we OBJ
serve a very good likeness of Judge
Shui-tliff of Ogden. The pictures of the
governors of sixteen Mississippi states
are given, but not one is from the trans
mountain states. Are the governors of
these states not considered transmits
sissippi governors?
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04

pers- However, there is a question in
the minds of some forty millions of
American people as to whether Hanna's
organs are American papers, in the
popular sense of the word. Spanish
politicians and newspapers might speak
disparagingly of a soldier of this re-
public; so might some French or Ger
man papers. but true American or En-
glish papers would not.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04

What was the necessity for sending
General Miles to Tampa in a special
train? People supposed it was to make
time and that the grand movement on
Cuba was going to begin Immediately,
but it hasn't. This special train bust
ness looks like a useless expense all for
disnlaY
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04

Coal continues to be the bane of
SPANS existence. She finds herself far
from any supply, and no friendly ports
open 10 her. But this is not all. The
American fleet at the mouth of San
tiago harbor sends a coal-laden vessel
into the harbor, where it is sunk, sent
it in to be sunk. Surely this is heaping
Goals of fire on SPANS devoted head
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04

It is useless for Spain to try and put
salt on the tail Of the American eagle.
1t not only scars too high, but Spain
hasn't got .snough salt to do it, if the
eagle did not soar so nigh.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04
STATE PRESS COMMENT.

Ogden Press: There is but one policy
that the Republicans of Utah can safely
adopt for this falls campaign. They must
put up good ticket composed of good
men, whose Republicansm is unques-
toned, 1t may be that there is not the
best show for an election of the ticket,
but Republicans cannot afford to sacrifice
principles on account of a fear of defeat.
Every day proves more clearly to the
doubling ones that the Republican policy
is the only true one, and If Republicans
make clear and straight fight they will
regain much of their lost prestige and be
in better shape for future campaigns.
Mt. Pleasant Pyramid: OF course, those
great eastern papers which fought Bryan
and his followers with all the vicious viii
lainy and vituperation that dishonorable
course of warfare proyokes. can not see
one honorable motive in Mr.. Bryan volun-
teering, as scores of his fellowmen have
DONE in defense of principal and country,
but when the patriotic spirit Of this coun-
try is fully aroused, as it shall be by 1900,
Mr.. Bryan will enjoy the trust and conf
dence of so many millions of people of
this country that he need not worry at the
sneers and snarls of n press which gets
its inspiration from the gold offal of Vul-
ture (WalD street, New York.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04
COMMENTS OF THE PRESS.

Omaha World-Herald: In the matter of
making territorial grab in the interests
of certain individuals, it is quite probable
that the Republican majority in Congress
will rebel against Speaker Reed. But it
viii be remembered that when the lives
of thousands of starving women and
children were at stake and the freedom of
a race was concerned, the Republican ma
Jority in congress was not Interested TO
such an extent as to rebel against the
domination of Speaker Reed.
Denver Republican,: Mr.. Bryan will go
to the war as colonel of Nebraska regf-
ment. He will fight as valiantly for the
nation on the field of battle as he fought
for the country and for silver on the po-
litical field, and will continue to fight on
his return from the war.
New York Journal: The report of the
committee of the Ohio senate appointed to
investigate the charges of bribery in con-
nection with the election of Mark Hanna
to the United States senate was laid be-
fore that body Saturday. Public opinion
being Tor the time conferred upon lag,
ging war, this intelligence was dismissed
by the newspapers with the briefest and
most inconsDicuous mention. 1t should
have been blazoned with the biggest type
In the most conspicuous place, for the
report declares Mark Hanna directly, or
through his agents, guilty of bribery. A
Spanish fleet at the gate of New York
harbor is no such menace to the well be-
ing of the nation as a United states SEN
ator who has secured his seat through
bribery. What is the senate going to do
about 1t? If the senate fails of action,
what are the people going to do about it?
Boston Post: There is every reason
indeed, why this war should be pushed to
a speedy conclusion. whether we consider
the moral, the commercial or the humane
elements of the situation. The American
people have on hand work more profitabl
for humanity than the making of war;
and for the sake of the world at large, of
the race OF mankind. as well as for our
selves, we should put such vigor into this
war, which has been forced upon us, as
shall bring 1t speedily to a close. The
sooner the power of Spain is smashed and
the DonS driven from this continent the
better it will be for Spain, as well as for
Cuba and all the rest.
States senate going to do with the bribery
charges made against Mark Hanna?
These charges, backed up by the report
of an investigation committee appointed
by. the OHIO state senate, have been laid
before the upper house, and how the peo-
pie of this country demand that prompt
action be taken thereon. 1t should not be
forgotten that the report of the investi-
eating committee declares Mark Hanna,
personally or through his agents, guilty
of bribery. He is alleged to have bought
his seat in the United States senate as
he would buy a seat in the board of
trade. Is the senate going to pigeonhole
this indictment against one of its mem
bers, or Is II going to investigate the
charges, and If it finds them sustained by
the Facts. expel this man, who has cor
rupted men in order that he might be in
a position to corrupt the laws? What is
the senate going TO do, anyhow?
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04

Secretary Long is very indignant over
aspersions cast upon the navy depart
ment by the department of justice.
What a great time for scrapping it is,
anyhow.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04

A New York paper says that if
Speaker Reed opposes Hawaiian annex
alton he will be brushed aside. Brush
ing Tom Reed aside is a thing very
much easier said than done.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04

Il believe in peace, but not in peace
full war" says Rev. DR.. Lyman Abbott
That echoes the sentiment of the Amer
lean people exactly.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04

Spanish papers say that Cervera's
fleet is sailing in the direction of the
Philippines. People didn't suppose
Santiago harbor was large enough for
that purpose.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04

a Chicago paper talks about ''the
trials of the war ports The public has
convicted them ard thinks that they
should be sent up for life.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04

Some seem to think that it will broad
en- the United States in every way to
become insular and 10 cease to be con-
tinental.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04

"One star differeth from another
star in glory This is particularly so
in the case of brigadier and major gen.
eralships.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04

Dewey stands in class by him
self" says the Atlanta Constitution.
And Cervera stands in another class all
by himself.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04

It is impossible to silence the batteries
OF the Spanish Notifications at Havana
and Santiago so long as the cables are
uncut.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04

They have measles at Camp Alger.
And still people continue to ask,
Whats in a name?''
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04

Selling bonds to raise revenue when
it could be done by taxation, looks like
obtaining money under false pre-
lenses.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04

It is to be hoped that the next time
Commodore Schley begins a lombard
ment he will make it a fight to fin
ish.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04

THE average man is moved to swear
on moving day."-Exchange And there
are others.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04

It is impossible TO determine whether
the Cadiz fleet is on the sea or on pa
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04

Mayor Van Wyck may be brusque
and not entirely perfect, but he is an
angel compared with Tom Platt.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04

Cervera may have fast cruisers, but
nothing seems more certain than that
he has no fighting ships.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04

The war path and not the bicycle
path is the path of glory these days.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04

The strength of the Cuban army is
largely in its cause.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04

The uncertain glory of a June day
rs fully equal 10 that of an April day.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04

There are as good fleets on the sea as
ever were caught.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04

It is good weather for putting aside
something for rainy day.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04

The wet weather rejoices the soul of
the dry farmer.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04

Santiago will have to be well shaken
before taken.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04

The bottle is not to the strong alone.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04

Washington Star: rs sea water SALTY
all over the world?" inquired the little boy
VINO is always in pursuit of knowledge
well answered the politician, 81
Won De sure about the Hawaiian islands.
The sugar trust has been doing so much
desperate splashing around there that l
shouldn't be at all surprised if the waves
were more saccharine than saline"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04

Washington Star: ut has taken a long
time TO locate the Spanish Ships" said
one citizen.
Yes replied the other: but there
some satisfaction in rejecting that when
we do get them located a great many are
ilKeiy TO remain in that neighborhood for
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04

Plain Dealer: Il suppose the boys will
be glad to cross to Cuba ?''
Glad? They'll be in tlansportsr'
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04

:. Cleveland Plain Dealer: Don't let an,
Spanlards see you with those black cog
why not?"
They'll take you for blind pig
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04

farmer in Matagorda County, Texas, who had
suffered from indigestion for nearly five years had the
good fortune to have wife who had tried Ripans
1abules and who recommended them her husband In
speaking of his former digestive troubles he says After
eating my stomach would become distended and food
become also troubled with palpation of the
heart After had taken three Tabules that funess
disappeared, and | have since felt the least
symptoms of palptation of the heart. My wife, who
troubled with headache tired feeling and coc says she
felt better after taking the very first Tabule"
SsFTa T a @ S% dSsss CHEMICAL
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04

Chicago News: 81 hear that the people
OF minneapolis have decided that Sigsbee
they are taking back all the nice things
they said about him after the destruction
of the Maine
why is that?''
Hes in command OF the st. Paul row. ;.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04

Chicago Record: st wonder what has
become of Coxey's army? Why isn't IN
taking part in this warp
I understand that the members refuse
10 enlist because they can't go in a body
and so preserve their identity"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04

Chicago. News: ."They talk about the
horrors of war but it's a good thing in its
way, after ALL
How do you figure 1t out?'
We'll. I know of at least seven fellows
who enlisted instead of going to the Klon-
dixie, as they had intended. Now they'll
stand something better than an even
chance of getting back alive
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04

Denver Republican: Mr. Bryan will go
to the war as colonel of a Nebraska regi-
ment. He will fight as valiantly for the
nation on the field of battle as he fought
for the country and for silver on the po-
litical field, and will continue to fight on
his return from the war;
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04

Chicago News: He-You look so sweet
L like to eat you up.
She-Speaking of sweet things they've
Just got fine new soda fountain in the
drug store around the corner.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04
WIT AND HuMoR.

Cincinnati Enquirer: sLemme see." said
the garrulous boarder. Don't they use
a lot of jerked beef in the army?''
Nav, said Asbury Peppers. 1T is the
navy that has use for the dried OK"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04

Plain Dealer: 81 suppose you swore
eternal constancy to Fred?"
mo. | told him the length of our en-
gagement depended largely on himself"
In what way?"
Il told him if he hustled around and
fought vigorously, and shortened the war
| would wait for him. But 1 couldn't stand
long struggle
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04

Chicago News: Tired Treadwell-Wot
an alliance wild England? Not any fer
me, I'm agin it, first, last and all de
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04

Weary Watson-Ain't yer got no pride in
yer country? Think how we could swipe
de rest of de powers. We'd be de whole
ting If we had dat kind of combina-
ton
Tired. Treadwell-Dats all right, but I
seen an item in a paper dat dey use 400
100000 pounds of soap every year in Eng
land.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04

The June Bookman contains the usual
comment on timely topics, selected
poems and original sketches of James
Payn, Thomas Sergeant Perry, one ar
ticle on the war and another on Cuba,
besides a complete review of all the
new books and recent publications
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-18
Some Old Documents.

A. L. Taught, Esq, of Sidney, has a
collection Of old papers. documents ctc..
which are very old AMI rare. AmonS
them are a plan of two lots of land III
the town of Vassalboro, granted to ms
great grandfather. Philip Taught. and his
son Jacob Taught. made in 1863. The lots
are numbered 81 and IS; also a grant from
the Plymouth Company to Jacob faught
bearing date of the Sth Of November
100 Also the original will made by his
great grandfather in 17S1, Matthew
Hastings, being the executor manner
therein.
He has a lot of tax bills etc, commit
ted to Jacob Taught, constable and col
lector of Vassalboro in 1772. The taxes
were made out in pounds, shllinss, pence
and farthinss Also an order from the
receiver general, Harrison Gray of the
English province to collect the same, ana
dated December, 17l2. Vassalboro then
embraced the town of Sidney and Lincoln
county embraced Kennebec county. ms
was four years before the Revolutionary
War. and 20 years before the town OF SID
ney was Incorporated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-18
Relics from the Wreck.

While in Halifax, on the Maine Press
Associations excursion, last week II.
l.. BuWditCh of this city. obtained sew
eral very fine relies from the great ca
lamity Of the ocean, the collision Of the
La Bourgogne and the Cromartyshire.
one is a flag which is carried by all
life boats Of the steamers of the French
lines. Ii Was Tri-color about four
feet square and was taken from the
first beat which was taken aboard the
Cromartys
Other rc.ics were a piece of the iron
blw plate Of the Cromartyshire, which
was stove in by the collision, and Il
piece Of the sail cloth used for tn"
-5ulkheads placed to keep the Cromar-
tyshire above water.
All three Of The relies We're the gift
of a Scotch sailor Of the Cromarty-
shro's crew who was one of the llrSt
rescue parties which went out to save
survivors of the La Bourgogne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-18
Paving Contracts Let.

The committee on highways held
meeting, Saturday night, and gave out
the contracts for furnishing and laying
the paving stones in Haymarkct square
in such a manner that there Will be Il
considerable saving to the city. The
contract for furnishing the paving
stones was let to A. I. Fuller for Il
cents square yard. The contract for
LAYING the same was let to John II.
Turner for y cents a square yard. The
contract for setting the Cul'bing for
Q cents a linear foot was also let TO
John II. Turner. The whole cost of the
work will be about 81 yard. saving
of about one-half over other similar
contracts.
The contract for paving stones for
the bitches was let to the same parties
at the same prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-18
SAD CASE OF SUICIDE.
Miss Hall OF Cedar Grove Takes Poison
Civil War Sword.

Richmond Ne. July T.-(SpeciaD.-
AT an early hour. Sunday morning,
Miss Leslie Hall died at her home al
Cedar Grove, from the effects of a dose
of murtatic acid taken, Saturday after
noon. Miss Hall was a graduate of the
Richmond High school and was about
- years of age. She had lived in New
York a number Of years and while there
she Vas employed on the National
Dictionary. Becoming insane, she re-
turned To Maine, where her recovery
was 50 marked and rapid that she was
supposed to have fully rcsained her
health.
During the present season she has
made frequent visits to this village,
having wide circle of friends and az
qliantances here She was member
Of the CCnSrega church of this
place. She WAS probably mentally r.
responsible for the deed. Funeral SER
vices Will be conducted at the home o:
her stepfather. Col. Orrin McFadden,
at Cedar Grove, Tuesday afternoon.
c. d. Newell, Esq. has recently
come into possession of the sword worn
by his father, Lieut.. G. C. Newell, Co.
a. cath Regiment, Maine Volunteers,
IN the War of the Rebellion. The
sword which was presented by the
company to Lieut.. Newell, disappeared,
some - years ago, and has just be a
brought to light, being found in tnr
possession of "A resident of Litchiie.t
Corner where Lieut.. Newelfs widow
formerly lived. Lieut.. Newell died ~
Port Hudson, in 1863, and his sword is
highly priced by his son, the present
owner. Lieut.. Ncwell's name and rank
lI,pear on the scabbard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-18

Our baby has been continually troubled
with collie and cholera infantum since MS
birth. and all that we could do fof MIN
did not seem to give more than tempo
rarv relief. until we tried Chamberlain
Gallo Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
Since giving that remedy ne mas ny Deei'
troubled We want TO give you TINS tea-
timonial as an evidence of our grai-
tude. not that you need it to advertise
your merltorlotis remedy.-G. NJ. Law
1<,oluk. Iowa. For sale by John Cough
in wa,er 81 ,n-a ~asf m,w,f,ty
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-18
FIRE At BETHEL.
Bethel Chair Co.'S Plant Burned Total Loss
Over Insurance. $4,000.

Bethel, Nc, July IA large building.
known as the rink Oh Main street
Bethel, occupied by the Be,hel Chair Co.,
as the finishing and upholstery depart
ment of its business. was burned TO the
ground just before midnight, Frilay.
The Chair cos. stock in the building
valued at $4,000. was nearly a total loss,
insured for $500. The loss to the COM
pany will be 5000, above the insurance
and what was saved. The building was
owned by John b. Chapman and was in
sured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-18

teers. The reason why this dollar is SO
acceptable is that it represents Il sac
ritice. and perhaps several sacrifices
on the part of Mr.. Titus three chill
drcn who saved it from their spending
money. If all the children Of the
State took as much interest in the
hospital as these three children, the
fund would grow rapidly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-18

The Augusta Cadets are drilling hard
for their August encampmcnt, when
four or five days Will be passed at
Camp Scribncr. They have several
new evolutions which they do ve'y
nicely and on the way to camp they
will parade some of the principal
streets. They have been recently fur
nishcd with some wooden guns which
at a short distance are taken for regu
lar l.nes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-18

Albert loyal, aged IS years, residing
a 1859 Cushing street, Lowell. Mass.
was run over near Pickering's hosiery,
Saturday. by Boston & Maine freight
train, and his legs were 50 badly man :
gled that one had to be amputaied,
when he was taken to the hospital,
and the other Will need to be afnputa-
ted If he lives. AT late hour he was
not expected to Withstand the opera
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