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The Van Buren press., 1898-10-08
Aphides, or Plant Lice.

The small, soft-bodied, green or
black, mostly wingless insects that
feed in colonies on the leaves of orchard
trees, commonly called the "aphide"
or plant louse," are only too well
known and need no further descrip-
tion. The surest remedy is to spray
the infested parts of the trees with di-
luted kerosene emulsions. The aphides
are usually on the under sides of the
leaves, and the emulsion, to be effec-
tive, must be applied as a strong un-
derspray.-Utah Station.
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irely. I shall give no nomcn. o. 1t

entirely. I shall give no moment o. 1t
to anybody
Thurs" he began.
Thursday" l said. "oh, yes, here 1t
is! Thursday: To be married. Wees.
shall be occupied on Thursday"
l looked up at Cousin George. He
was very. very white about the lips
then.
ITO be married?" he repeated, in a
sort of hoarse whisper.
Yes" I said, nonchalantly. "After
that l shall be away for awhile"
You're going to be married." he
painted again.
/ laughed rather deprecatingly. IT
didn't know it was considered quite so
unlikely" I said, humbly.
who's the fellow?" he asked,
bluntly.
"Mr. Featherston-Hope, j" answered.
tenderly.
That he began, then stopped
short.
Yes I said; "that one."
"Good-by, Flo," he blurted out.
shooting his hand at me as if it were
gun. l really felt as if l were taking
hold of bayonet-point.
Must you go?" said, sweetly.
at seems | must'-and his tone was
bitter, which seemed rather cool, con-
sidering how he'd treated me.
"Tm so glad you're home" said,
pleasantly. 81 will send you an invita-
ton" He turned on me then and
glared.
Don't" he commanded.
"Oh, yes; l must" | went on, cheer
fully. Il want to have all my loving
relatives about me. Uncle Edward
would adore you if you'd go one better
ond relieve him by giving me away
Then | know Cousin George said
something wicked. l won't repeat it.
Then he strobe out and slammed the
door. And | stood still and laughed
to myself. for I'd scored one that time,
at any rate. And he deserved it, too;
q man shouldn't be changeable.
The Van Buren press., 1898-10-08
MOTOR ITEMS.

At most of the swell Frenen "S's, -.
ing places motor cars are said 10
eeed cycles.
In the recent Paris-Amsteroan IN -.
toeycle road race one contes'1n ,r,s
countered an obstruction ana ~,
dumped into a pond, but his n''N
kept right on. or.
Many people wonder at the I'M Int
nous weight of the motor vehie'es' 1s,sns
when they are reminded that 1t lns sSsr
both horse and wagon they "O"N
that they wondered.
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A Cnrions Legacy.

a wealthy gentleman Of Odessa ls, '.s
100000 rubles to his four nieces' WI
ihe proviso that they must eacn VA. '.z.
Is months as domesties before oo'".I
ing the inheritance. They bave
.eady served nine months. anu uui'. !,
hat time have received taoUsTaas '.
marriage proposals.--Chicago OH'"
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A CIeaA Case.

Judge-Did this man whom you as-
saulted accuse you ofperiury?
Prisoner-He did, your honor.
What were the exact words h,
ussd?"
HE said a statement l had sworn 10
reminded him of dispatch from Mad.
rid. Date.
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| don't believe it was anger, after all
l believe it was pure enjoyment.
That's SO like a woman, to mistake
the very core of a thing and realize it
when she's wasted herself.
The Van Buren press., 1898-10-08

Poor old George! I've been thinking
it over. l don't think III send him the
invitation, after all.-Sketch.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04
Especial to The Herald.)

San francisco, Cal, June 3.-This
evening, as the sun was kissing CamI
Merritt good night, the bugle called
Fall in" to the battalion of artillery
composed of Utah's sons After the line
had been formed. Sergeant Ethan Allen
said:
The batteries will be prepared for
inspection in heavy marching order by
O'Clock in the morning. Tuesday
morning we shall embark for the Phil
ippines.'
Instantly a great cheer arose from
the men, which was cut short by the
order to prepare for drill As the drill
proceeded, hearts beat high with JOY,
and the men seemed more thoroughly
awake than they have since arriv-
inG
The order that they will go to Ma
Mia was not a great surprise to most
members OF the batteries, as early in
the day information was given them
that General Otis recommended that
the battalion of artillery and the troop
OF cavalry proceed to Manila with the
next detachment. Late in the after
noon the definite order arrived, direct
ing Acting Major Young to have the
battalion ready TO embark by o'clock
ACSNAcAS mn 1lln5s eiIl4 ~ liiSlJGCI N41C4Ai
in heavy marching order tomorrow.
Since this order was received, the
greatest activity is displayed in official
circles.
Preparations for leaving are being
rushed. An extra force of clerks has
been employed at headquarters. First
Sergeant Ethan Allen will be engaged
all night with a score of clerks, prepar-
ing the books for inspection. This eX-
ira work is caused by the recent issue
of equipment.
Acting Major Young stated this even
ing that one of the batteries win go
aboard one Of the ships, and the other
be divided one-half going on each Of
the other two transports This is in
line with the original intention of divid-
ing up the batteries among the trans
ports. The preparations are being
made to mount the guns on the deck.
where they can do efficient work against
torpedo boats, or unarmored vessels.
The chances are quite favorable for
the battalion to receive the four more
guns needed to complete its equipment
acquisitions have been made for them,
which are likely to be granted.
Il is conceded among the officers that
nc horses will accompany the batteries
to the Philippines. 1t is feared that
the multi-colored II Ist" may even be
compelled to stay behind in camp, with
these of other officers.
Many of the men left Salt Lake with
their knapsacks flied with extra cloth
ing, pillows and other luXuries. They
are now compelled to throw all these
away, as their equipment fills every
inch of space. The government has
furnished nearly everything that they
viii be allowed TO take.
DR.. Lippencott has been relieved
from General Merritts staff, and de-
tailed TO go with Utah's batteries as
physician. RUSSELL, Battery A.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04
Coal Steamer Sunk In the Narrow Channel of
Santiago HarbOr.
COMMODORE SCHLEY RAN HER IN
AND THE ENEMY DID THE REST
Eight Brave Americans Taken Prisoners, But They Sue
ceeded In Blocking the Channel

I collier into the harbor was all a pre-
arranged move on the part of Admiral
Sampson. The use of a collier, the
unusual hour OF the morning, the ne
cessity of blOckading the channel so
as to relieve some of the ships of the
squadron from remaining stationed off
Santiago. the Importance OF discover
ing whether the mines were effective
all these reasons make it certain that
the Merrimac was deliberately sent to
her destruction. 1t was not a Spanish
victory. 1t was a cleVerly arranged
scheme on the part Of the American
admiral and it was successful. The
eight men in a Spanish prison are the
real heroes of the war.
If the Merrimac went in under her
own crew, it is interesting to know
that her complement of officers con-
sisted of Commander J. NJ. Miller,
Lieutenant w. w. GiIlmer, executive
officers, Ensigns ]. r. Y. BlakeIey and
J. NJ. Luby. and Assistant Engineer
r. X. Crank. Miller is rom&Iissouri;
Gillmer from Virginia; Blakeley from
Pennsylvania and Luby and Crank
from Texas.
1t is expected that reports will be
received today from Admiral Sampson,
which will give details of the Merr-
macs destruction and the names of the
egiht men who have beenb captured.
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until a. m. One of the United States
auxiliary cruisers (wen armed at
tempted to force the passage into the
harbor.
The Spanish allowed the cruiser to
cross the first line of torpedoes, but be-
fore she arrived at the second line they
discharged at her a torpedo, which
broke a great hole in her side, and
caused her to sink almost instantly.
bow first. The name of the vessel is
not known, nor is the number of vic
Tins reported. One officer, one engi-
neer and six sailors were made priS-
oners by the Spaniards-
1925 a. ma dispatch from Santiago
SAYS that the vessel sunk is understood
to be the Merrimac. Only the eXtrem-
tiles of her funnel and two masts are
seen above water.
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ONLY A COAL BOAT.
May Have Been Sunk to Obstruct the
Channel

The Merrimac, reported sunk in the
channel at the entrance to Santiago
harbor, is not an auxiliary cruiser, nor
a warship of any description. but a
coal boat that accompanied the flying
squadron from Hampton Roads. She
was a Norwegian steamer of 2,l94 net
tons, and was purchased by the gov
eminent in April.
The circumstances seem to indicate
that the Merrimac was deliberately run
into the harbor entrance by the Amer
leans for the express purpose of being
sunk, thus effectually obstructing the
narrow channel and preventing the es-
cape of the Spanish vessels from the
harbor, as the channel is so narrow
that but one vessel can pass through
at time.
The Merrimac was commanded by
Captain j. NJ Miller and the prisoners
captured by the Spaniards may have
comprised the entire crew that made
the perilous venture.
Since the above was written, the fol-
lowing has been received by the Asso
ciated Press:
Washington, June 4.-The Post this
morning says: There is absolutely no
doubt in the minds of the naval officials
in Washington that the sending of the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04
SUMMARY OF WAR NEWS

A large number of brigadier generals for
the volunteer army were appointed by the
president.
1t is announced that the second eXpe-
dition to Manila will sail next Tuesday.
The senate adopted amendments to the
war revenue bill providing for the coinage
of $4200O,000 of silver seigniorage and for
the issue of $780, OOO, 900 of bonds and $780,
100000 of certificates of Indebtedness.
Commodore Schley made another attack
upon the Santiago batteries. The collier
Merrimac was sent into the channel,
where she was sunk by torDedoes, thus
obstructing the harbor entrance. Eight
Americans were made prisoners.
Utah batteries are ordered to embark
for Manila next tuesday.
Several vessels left Mobile loaded with
troops, destination unknown.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04
VESSELS NOT READY.
The Second Expedition Might Have
Started Several DAVIS Ago.

.
Started Several Days Ago.
San Francisco, June 3-The second
expedition to the Philippines will prob
ably get away from this city by next
Tuesday or Wednesday, but it will not
reach the proportions at first antici-
pated, owing to the fact that the five
vessels which were to have made up
the little fleet of transports are not
ready nor will any of them be ready
by the time stated unless the govern
ment hurries the supplies which have
been decided upon to make up the car
goes of the vessels.
So far no supplies of any kind have
been placed on board the China, the
Zealandia or the Colon, and the work
of fitting up the hunks for the soldiers
is progressing in a somewhat desultory
manner, but this will not keep the YES
sells back, once hurry up" orders are
issued by the department. The lack of
supplies is the main reason for the de-
lay of the departure of the vessels.
Had ammunition and stores been re-
ceived here in sufficient quantities the
vessels could easily have left here
arly this week. 1t is impossible for
the Centennial, which arrived from
Seattle today, or the Ohio, which is due
from that city tonight, to get ready in
time to start with the second expedi-
ton.
The owners Of the Centennial have
received no word from the government
as to what disposition is to be made
of their vessel and she is anchored in
the stream awaiting orders. The Ohio
is fully loaded with coal, and so much
time win be saved in this respect.
The steamer San Bias, which arrived
from South American ports yesterday,
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commands have the Spanish fleet Sc
curely locked in the harbOr.
Admiral Sampson left the heavy
monitors and light gunbOats off Car
denas Monday morning, all danger OF
the appearance of the Spanish from
the eastward having been removed,
with the definite information that Com
modore Schley had hunted them to
their holes; and under command Of
Commodore Watson, the monitors and
gunboatS returned to reinforce the
blockade on the north coast Of Cuba
Admiral Sampson did not assume
command and amalgamate the squad
rOns on his arrival Each squadron re-
tainS it's separate entity and COmmO-
dore Schley his single starred pennant
on the Brooklyn. The American fleet
off Santiago now numbers L fighting
ships, two golfers and a cable cutting
ship.
The fighting ships include the New
York, Brooklyn, Iowa, Oregon, MaSSa-
chusetts, Texas, New Orleans, Marble
head, Dolphin. Mayfiower and Vixen,
and the torpedo boat Porter. There is
every indication that active prepara-
tons will begin at once. The last cable
which binds Cuba to Madrid and the
outside world was cut today.
The Spanish fleet is bottled and a
plan is being considered to drive in the
cork. If this is done, the next news
may be a thrilling story Of closing the
harbor. 1t would release a. part of our
fleet and leave the Spaniards to starve
and rot until they were ready to hoist
the white flag. Not q gun has been
fired from shore or ships since the bonn
bardment on Tuesday.
The Spanish fleet, which lay near the
mouth of the harbor on that occasion,
has withdrawn to safer anchorage,
farther in, probably behind Cayo Smith,
and not glimpse of it has been seen
since.
1t may be that the final acts in the
Spanish-American drama of which the
Cuban revolution was but the prologue,
may be enacted here, where the insur-
rection originated three years ago.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04
GAINES HORSES CHRIsTENED.
Each Bears The Name of a Prominent
Citizen OF Utah.
Especial correspondence


Camp Merritt, May 31.-The feature of
today in the camp of Captain Gaines
cavalry troop was the distribution and
christening of the 81 horses. Until now,
no horses had been assigned each man
making a rush for his favorite at every
drill, and the slowest fellows being forced
TO ride the poorest mounts. In pairing the
soldiers and steeds, Captain Caine gave
TO each of his men the horse he liked
best. so far as that was possible. Regu-
lations require that each charger shall
have a name of record. and the troops
captain hit upon a happy scheme to sat
isfy this requirement. He decided to
christen the equines for the Utah friends
Of the troop and as the Alta club of Salt
Lake had proved its friendship in a sub
stantial manner the mems horses were
named for the Alta clubs cash fund sub
scribers.
Captain Game failed to find enough
names on the Alta subscription paper to
go round and so christened First Ser
geant Meters charger. Alta: Sergeant
de Vigne's, Moon; Sergeant Cobb's, Raw
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CAVALRY TO GO.
Four Troops Scheduled For the Next /
Expedition.

Four troops Scheduled For the Next
Expedition.
San Francisco, June 3.-An order was
issued today for General Merritt
headquarters designating the compan-
les of the Eighteenth and Twenty third
regiments of United States infantry
as part of the second expedition. So
far as known, the troops to go besides
these regulars will be the First Penn
sylvania, First Colorado, Seventh Cali
fornia, four batteries Of the Third Unit
ed States artillery, and four troops of
the Fourth United States cavalry.
The Colorado troops are the best
equipped in camp and are almost sure
to go, even if no other volunteers are
called to join the expedition. The men
from Minnesota and Pennsylvania are
also very well equipped, though not
quite as thoroughly as the men from
Colorado, and it is reasonable to as
sert that they, too. will receive orders
to prepare to join the expedition.
8 The Colorado and Pennsylvania vol
unteers were inspected today by Cen
eral Otis. The men appeared in heavy
marching order and were put through
the usual military maneuverS. General
Otis expressed himself as much pleased
with the appearance and operations of
the men.
Camp Merritt will receive no further
additional troops until about this time
next week, when 1900 men will arrive
from Tennessee and another regiment
is expected to reach here from Iowa
about the same time.
The monitor, Monterey, arrived from
Mare Island this evening. She is ready
TO depart for Manila, but will hardly
get away before Saturday or Sunday,
as she will wait for the collier Brutus,
which is to accompany her and which
will not leave the island until tomor-
row.
The Brutus will stay by the Monterey
all the way down and in case of emer-
gency will take the monitor in tow
The citizens of Idaho have subscribed
$3.50, 10 be used for the purchasing of
instruments for an Idaho volunteer
band, and within a few days the Idaho
boys viii have a full fedged military
band.
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Washington, June 3.-There seems to
be no doubt that it is the purpose of
the government to push forward with
the greatest possible expedition the mil
itary and naval movements against
Santiago and Porto Rico, and, for the
purpose of making the result of both
expeditions absolutely certain, that our
military forces will be dispatched to
both places to cooperate with the navy
and insurgents.
The purpose is to make the movement
of overwhelming strength, and num-
bers and so crush the enemy at every
point and bring the war TO a speedy
termination
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04
NO NEWS FROM TAMPA.
It Is Again Announced That Moth
ing Shall Go Out.

Tampa, Fla, June 3-The censorship
at Tampa, which relaxed enough today
to permit of chronicling, with certain
restrictions, the arrival of volunteer
troops at this point, has been again
frightened to even a greater extreme
than before. No comments will here
after be allowed on the movements of
the regular or volunteer troops, either
to or from this point, nor will any
thing bearing on any phase of the
situation here be permitted. Core
spondents are practically limited now
to the veriest camp gossip. Nothing in
the nature of confirmation or denial of
the reports of embarkation of troops at
this point or any comment which might
indicate movement will be allowed.
Not only is the telegraphic news CEN
sored, but secret service men are said
to be watching very carefully the mails
from Tampa, and any suspicious letter
will probably be eonfiseated. The or
ders for the Tightening. of censorship
come direct from General Greeley at
Washington.
General Miles and General Shafter
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04
And the Cavalry Expects To Sail In About Two
Weeks.
BATTERIES ARE FILLED WITH 10Y
BY ORDERS RECEIVED LAST NIGHT
All Horses Will Be Left Behind and Guns Will Be
Mounted On Deck.

boys are not busy, should know that
every day they are called to various
duties at $50, 6:15, Gas, Z, 1855 and 9,
before noon, and in the afternoon at
12:45, lbs, $3.50 and $50, 6, 7:25, 9, 10
and 1920. This includes mounted and
dismounted drills and marching, sabre,
carbines, calisthenics, the care of
horses, meals and roll calls.
Every day one sergeant, corporals
and Is men are detailed as guards one
corporal and three men serve as police.
and other men work in the kitchen and
perform sundry duties.
Salt Lake callers today were F. A.
Wadleigh, Charles Stanton and Mrs. j.
Q. Compton and daughters.
Louis Schoppe is laid up with what
appears to be a severe attack of home
sickness. JOHN METER.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04
ENGINEERS LEAVE TAMPA.
Full Extent OF tn odban InvaS- i
to Date.

washington, June Information has
reached the war department that two
companies of the engineer battalion
from Willets Point, N. Y, which have
been at Tampa, have left that place
for Key West. All their implements,
tools and working paraphernalia are at
the latter place and the engineers go
to put them in shape for immediate
use in the Cuban invasion. Other than
this the officials say that up to this
time there have been no departures of
the United States troops from Tampa,
in addition to those sent to Key West
some time ago. 1t was probable, how
ever, said an official today. that some
of the troops might go on the trans
ports at Tampa today and proceed to
Key West. Undoubtedly the departure
OF the engineers from Texas forms the
basis of statements made that the
troops will be sent out on the invading
eXDeditiOn
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04
TROOPERS NEARLY READY.
Cavalry Boys Expect to Sail In About
Two Weeks.
(special ID N Herald.)


Camp Merritt, June 3.-The Utah bat
teries are rejoicing tonight over the GER
tainty of their departure for the Phil
ippines next Tuesday. Captain Gaines
cavalry troop feels hopeful of embark
ing for Manila in about two weeks.
The Utah troops acquisitions are all
made up and by Monday viii be filed,
furnishing the so troopers everything
they viii need for the voyage.
Frank Hardness of Salt Lake City
has been appointed clerk Of the Utah
cavalry troop and Ives Cobb is guidon
sergeant Colonel Hughes, inspector
general of the entire Merritt camp, is
to thoroughly inspect the troops at
noon tomorrow.
Today Captain Game posted routine
notice, naming the hours of all calls.
Any one imagining that the cavalry
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04

held a conference today of several
hours duration. General Ludlow, chief
of the engineer corps, took part in the
discussion.
Colonel Woods regiment of rough
riders, officially known as the First
United States volunteer cavalry, went
into camp today, near the Sixth regular
cavalry regiment, in West Tampa. The
men, fully armed and equipped, made
magnificent appearance.
Thousands of volunteer troops re-
Gently ordered to Tampa from Chicka-
manga arrived here during the day.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-04
WARDEN VAN DORM ARRESTED
Idaho Official Admits That He Struck
a Guard.
(Special to The Herald)

ISptCIdI 10 I1tIdIU.I
Boise, Idaho, June 3.-Warden
Charles Van Dorm of the Idaho peniten-
tiary has been arrested on a charge
preferred by Douglas Hix, one of the
guards, who alleges the warden, after
having abused him roughly, struck him
Hix also says after Van Dorm had
struck him he made HiX a proposal to
go outside and fight a duel with re-
volvers.
The warden does not deny he struck
Xix, but says the latter called him a
liar. Great interest is manifested in the
case, particularly in view of the fact
that the state officers who compose the
board that employs the warden is di
Vided over the question.
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Arrested as Spies.

Atlanta, Ca, June 3.-George Caste,lanos
and Frank Miller who are believed TO be
spies, were brought here from Tampa, in
charge of Lieutenant Johnson of the
Fourth artillery. Castellanos is a Span
lard and has travelled all along the Allan
tic coast Miller is said to be an English
man. No papers were found on them.
The two men were locked up in the mill
tary prison at Fort Mcpherson.