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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-08-12

The New York Tribune observes:
Some German missionaries went to
China and got killed by a mob; where
upon Germany, by way of indemnity,
seized Chinese port and the ada
cent territory. And now a German
Consul General, in an official report,
dwells upon the desirability of getting
still more Chinese territory, and says
the easiest way to do so is to send
more missionaries! Talk about cold
bloodedness! That suggestion is
enough to send cold shivers down the
spine of the most heartless cynic in
the world.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-08-12

The spectacle of Captain Glass be-
ing obliged to courteously inform the
Governor of the Ladrone Islands that
Spain and the United States were at
war before demanding his surrender
imparts that touch of humor which is
rarely lacking in even the most tragic
occurrences.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-08-12

West Newton, Pa, Aug. 9.-John
Evans. an old man, shot and killed his
wife at her home yesterday and then
attempted suicide by cutting his throat
with razor. When the officers were
notified Evans fled to the cellar, where
he fortified himself, and all efforts to
dslodge him have been fruitless. Evans
has been separated from his wife for a
year, and was intoxicated when he COM
mitted the murder.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-08-12

According to conservative estimates,
nearly one-third of the native popula-
tion of Cuba perished during the three
years that have elapsed since the in
surrection was born. What does this
mean to the Cubans? 1t means pre-
cisely what the loss of 10000, 900
Americans by battle, disease and star
vation would mean to the Republic.
1t is blow equal in proportion, tri-
fling as it may appear by comparison
of figures.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-08-12

A little girl in Kansas City found
pocketbook containing $3.50 in cash
and 5000 in promissory notes, and
returned it to the owner. Instead of
sending her away with the usual
thanks, accompanied with good ad-
vice, the owner presented her with a
fine bicycle. This action was tam
gible acknowledgment of honesty.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-08-12
Drowned While Bathing,

Cumberland, h. l., Aug. 9-Nelson
Lafleur, 10 years of age, was drowned
while bathing in the Blackstone river.
A few hours previous to his death the
boy went in bathing in the same place
and was taken from the water in an ex-
hausted condition by his companions
He was sent home and his parents shut
him in room, but he managed to escape
and went into the water again
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-08-12

Heroes are as thick as grasshop-
pers in the army and the navy. If
the hand of authority is laid upon any
commonplace fellow unknown to
fame, he responds with some start
ling deed of valor.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-08-12

The aggregate of subscription for the
war bonds was 81, 365, 600, 900. 1t is
interesting to compare this fine large
sum of available cash with the scanty
coins which were fshed out of stock
ings and old teapots by the people of
Snoin
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-08-12

weeks with ceaseless precaution block
aiding the Spanish squadron; at last, by
the untiring fulfilment of his plans,
crushing it under the fleet which ex
ecuted his command, yet now compelled
in dignified silence to be assailed as
Vindictively as if he We're an enemy.
am sure that no one deprecates such
an attack more than the officers of the
fleet, commodore, captains and all.
Among them is peace; whatever dis
quiet there may be elsewhere, the navy
Is serene. am reminded of Mrs. Beech
er Stoves beautiful verse
Far, far beneath, the noise of tempests
dieth,
And silver waves shine ever peace
fully;
And no rude storm, how fierce soer it
tlieth,
Disturbs the Sabbath of that deeper
sea-
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-08-12
WHO'S To BLAME?
Responsibility for Conditions
at Santiago.
SURGEON ACCUSES SHAFTER.

Says Latter Did Not CO-Operate-Lotty
Purposes of Red Cross Society DE-
Verted to Private InIerests-Shafter
Strikes Back->igsbee's New Conn
Secretary Long-Spanish Cabinet
stilI DallyIug-Answer In Presi-
dents Hands-TwO Heroes Dead;
Colonel Began in ChaTIestown and
Geaeral Poland IN AsheyIlIe, n. c.
War News and Notes.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-08-12

Washington, Aug. 9.-Captain Sigsbee
has been given command Of the Texas.
The Maine and the Texas We're the first
battleships Of the new American navy,
both having been provided for by con-
gress in the same appropriation bill.
Both vessels were constructed by the
government in accordance with govern
ment plans and under the supervision of
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-08-12

Il do not complain Of this. for no one
could have foreseen all that would be
required. but | will not quietly submit
TO having the onus laid on me for the lack
Of these hospital facilities"
General Shafter speaks in high terms
of Dr. Lagarde. and says that he has
worked under the most disadvantageous
circumstances From the day the
forces left Tampa until the present
time, he says. there has never been
sufficient medical attendance or medi-
cines for the daily wants of the com
mand. Three times since reaching Cuba
the command has been almost entirely
without medicines" This statement was
made to him by the medical directors,
and on one occasion they suggested TAX
ing medicines away from the Spanish
hospitals.
Last evening General Shafter sent a
dispatch as follows: In connection
with my telegram of the 3rd inst. and
the letter OF the general officers to me
of same date. | have the honor to say
that since then | have talked with the
division commanders. and they join me
in saying that the first report was made
so strong because of the weakened and
exhausted condition of the command.
more than 75 percent Of which have been
i'll with very weakening malaridl fever,
lasting from four to six days and which
leaves every man too much broken down
tu be of any service and in 10 condition
To withstand an epidemic of yellow
fever For strong and healthy regi-
ments coming here now and a little later.
with plenty of tentage to cover them
and not subject to any hardShips and
with plenty Of nourishing food, the dam
ger, in my opinion and that of the di-
vision commanders, would be reduced to
a minimum"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-08-12

The chief imports into China from
the United States are cotton goods,
cigars and cigarettes, -four, ginseng,
machinery, medicines, kerosene oil
and timber.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-08-12

The postoffice at Fort Monroe, Va,
was robbed of about $2400 in stamps and
$50 in cash. together with several reg
istered letters. The thieves blew open
the safe.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-08-12

1t is perfectly safe to assume that
the flag of the United States looks
remarkably handsome floating over
Santiago.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-08-12

London, Aug. 9.-The Madrid corre-
spondent of The Times says: THE
promptitude with which the Spanish
cabinet accepted the terms on receipt
of the American explanations show that
it does not desire to waste time in dila-
tory procedure. The question when
direct negotiation will begin is rather
doubtful, probably because the cabinet
is resolved to act scrupulously in accord
ance with the letter and spirit Of the con-
stitution, and the best authorities dis
agree in the Interpretation of the con-
stitutional law. 1t is believed that the
direct negotiations will occur in Paris" )"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-08-12
VOL. XXNI.
Essex County Herald.

"After the torpedo boat destroyer
whst?" asks a London paper. The
Gloucester.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-08-12

These small bondholders will not reel
badly when they clip their first cou-
pons. 1t won't be like cutting old ac'
quaintances,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-08-12

That is rather a weak joke about the
halter and the altar, but young Fellows
evidently like to sit in hammocks Win
girls. If they have to swing for It,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-08-12

Washington, Aug 9.-The mooted
question. Who should be credited with
the honor of the naval victory that was
attended by the destruction of Cervera's
fleet? has been officially answered To
one of several correspondents who have
deprecated the work of Admiral Samp-
son on that occasion. Secretary Long
took the pains to answer at length as
follows;
Navy Department. Wash, Aug 8.
My dear sir-I am in receipt of your
letter, and hasten to assure you that
what you say about Admiral Sampson
is so unjust that it can only be pardoned
on the ground of your ignorance of the
whole matter. You have no apprecia-
tlon of the responsibilities that have
been upon Admiral Sampson; Of his very
superior attainments as an officer, and
the splendid work he has done preparing
for the naval victory which was the
crowning accomplishment of his efforts
for weeks and weeks before Santiago
Justice is always done in the long run;
but when you indulge in such unfounded
criticism, | cannot fOrbear to protest as
| should feel bound to do If you had re-
ferred in similar terms to any other of
our deserving officers.
First-Admiral Sampson was selected
for the command of the North Atlantic
squadron because the department., in
the exercise of its best judgment. with
an eye single to the public interests, be-
I hot Ia, ;n1l
the place. Admiral Sicard, who held the
command, having become incapacitated
for duty by reason of sickness, was
necessarily withdrawn by order of the
department, and Sampson was next in
command. The two are especially ac-
c0mplished ordnance officers having
been each at the head of the ordnance
bureau and having devoted themselves
to. that branch of naval science. Samp-
son is man of the very highest profess
sional attainments, solely devoted to
| his duty. lie never pushes himself for
ward, and when you accuse him of any
thing of that sort you do most cruel in
! justice to a man who has never sought
favor or applause in any other way than
by the simple discharge of his duty.
Second-The movement on Porto Rico
was not movement for its capture.
The department, which has very rarely
interfered with the movements of ad-
mirals commanding squadrons, did,
however, make one express order, and
that was that our battleships should not
be exposed to the risk of serious injury
from the fire of any fort. At that time
the Spanish fleet was strong. It's where
abouts and destination were unknown.
The primal necessity was to meet and
crush its ships and to secure for us the
domination of the sea. The Oregon had
not arrived, the Maine was destroyed,
and no naval authority would Justify
the unnecessary risk of the destruction
of any of our battleships except in
battle with the enemy's ships
The movement to Porto Rico was to
meet If possible the feet of Cervera,
which was then expected Cervera, un-
doubtedly learning that our feet was at
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-08-12

With few battleships as interpre-
ters Admiral Dewey can make himself
understood in any language.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-08-12

The pallium was conferred upon Arch
bishop Bruchesi in Montreal Monday
in the presence of Archbishop Corrigan
of New York.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-08-12

During the time the fight at Guasima
had occurred and large numbers of sick
and wounded were requiring treatment
In the meantime a report OF the COndi-
tons prevailing on shore was made to
the chief surgeon. who promptly laid
the case before the commanding general.
requesting that launch be placed un-
der the control of the medical depart
ment for the collection Of medical sup
plies from the various transports. 1t
was also requested that pack train he
organized, in the proportion of one pack
mule to each regiment to transport
supplies. especially the field chests. to
the front for proper distribution, and it
was suggested by the chief surgeon as
available for the performance of these
duties.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-08-12

Considering the honor accruing to the
star spangled banner, one cornerstone
of the country's credit might be nag
stone
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-08-12

The landing on Cuban soil was made
as rapidly as possible each organization
accompanied by the medical attendants
assigned to It, and troops We're pushed
forward with no other equipment and
supplies than could be carried by tho
soldiers. Having no means of trans
portation for even their field chests,
the regimental medical officers had ab-
sUlutely no resources at their command
except such as We're provided by the
orderly and ship corps pouches. and the
first-ad packets carried by the soldiers.
Having only left their ships, the lat
ter were promptly ordered out of the
small bay at Siboney and Baiquiri to
permit the unloading of other ships.
These partially unloaded ships, in OBJ
dience to their orders. then proceeded
to sea from five to fifteen miles where
they remained huVe-to indefinitely.
Such orders were given the transports
carrying the reserve and the first di-
vsiona hospitals. The one carrying
the reserve hospital. in obedience to its
orders, proceeded to join the naval
blOckading squadron off MORO castle.
where it remained five days and nights.
the other transports disappearing. if
/ was correctly informed, for an entire
week.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-08-12

Washington. Aug. 9.-The most valu-
able contribution to the discussion as to
the causes of and the responsibility for
the hardships undergone by the sick and
wounded in and on the way from San
tiago has been supplied by Surgeon
General Stcrnbcrg. 1t consists of re-
port by a member of the ambulance
corps, and. unless cunfuted. the state
ment relieves the medical department
of the sweeping charge of gross inef-
ticiency. The document reads as fol-
lows:
Slr-ln view of recent charges made
affecting the efficiency of the army
medical department at Santiago, and
especially with reference to the con-
ditions prevailing on the hospital trans
ports sent north with wounded, | have
the honor to submit the following facts,
believing that my position as adjutant
Ia the chief surgeon, Fifth corps ami
as the officer in charge of the Quitting
of the hospital transports, Iroquols,
Cherokee and Breakwater may pos
sibly give value to such report.
Drugs, medicines. dressings, instru-
ments, hospital tentage and supplies
were loaded on the transports at Tampa
in quantities to meet the needs of tn"
Santiago expedition. These supplies
We're divided up on the various vessels,
each organization having its own equip
ment. While the bulk OF the supplies
was in the organized hospitals, the reei-
mental equipment was largely in eN-
cess of its needs and was intended to
be called in to supply if necessary, the
equipment of the hospitals,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-08-12

The news of the Guasima fight being
reported to the chief surgeon he was
finally able to get on board the Oliyette
and send her to Siboney, where she re-
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-08-12

naval officers, the Maine at the New
York navy yard, and the Texas at the
Norfolk navy yard. For years the
Texas was looked upon as the most un-
fortunate vessel in the navy. Her fine
work in Cuban waters. especially during
the engagement which ended in the de-
structiOn of Admiral Cervera's 5 squad
ron, has dispeIled this feeling and proved
the wisdom of her constructors.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-08-12

The exigency OF the situation did not
apparently appeal to the commanding
general, and for two days the medical
department was unable to get transpor
tation of any kind to the other ships or
to the shore, although there were a
large number of naval launches and
boats employed on various other duties.
On the third day, by order Of the ad-
jutant general one rowboat was turned
over to the medical department for the
purposes above named and at the same
time an order was issued for land trans
portation to carry medical supplies to
the front mot to exceed one six mule
team" On getting into this boat with
supplies from the headquarters trans
port | was directed by sundry staff
officers to take them on various errands.
On my refusal to recognize their au-
thority, the commanding general, who
had appeared on the scene, personally
revoked the previous order and directed,
after the landing of the supplies already
in the boat, that it should return with
out delay.
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Presenting the order for land trans
portation to the quartermaster on shore,
| was informed that only pack mules
had as vet been landed, that neither
wagons nor harness had been brought
ashore. and, finally, that the road was
impassable for wagons. After this
boat had been taken away the chief sur
geon was without any means of com
munication with the medical officers on
shore or still on transports, of finding
out their wants, or of remedying the
many already known to him. This
condition of things remained until after
the fight at Las Guasima, at which time
there were absolutely no dressings, hos
ntal tentage or supplies of any kind
on shore within reach of the surgeons
already landed.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-08-12
Captain and Assistant Surgeon. com
manding Reserve Ambulance corps.

Washington, Aug. 9.-General Shafter,
in a report to the war department, en-
phatically denies that he is responsible
for the inadequate provision made for
the sick and wounded brought from
Santiago on the Seneca and Concho.
Everything possible, he says, was sent
with the sick and wounded. The matter
Of shortage Of water Is inexcusable. He
concludes his report as follows: There
is no excuse for lack of food, as there
has at all times been plenty of that.
have no doubt that many more We're
mt on the ship than should have been
because of the great desire to get home,
as they had the fear of yellow fever and
were almost wholly without hospital
accommodations.
"The sick and wounded had only the
clothing on that they wore in battle,
and of course that was ragged and worn
out by the time they reached home.
There was none to issue to them at the
time they left. and their own extra
clothing they could not get at. There
has never been case of suffering here
that could be remedied by the means at
hand that was not attended to. The
surgeons have worked as we'll as any
men that ever lived, and their complaint
has been universal of lack Of means and
facilities
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-11

tricks with myself. have had no rules
about eating An old friend of mine
would tell you, if you asked him the
secret of old age, 'Porridge, porridge.'
l sometimes tell him that if old age
can only be had by living on DorI q sc,
1 prefer a short life. In eating, make
a very good breakfast, thus starting
the day WE'LL but take very little lunch
merely a little SOUP or the like. 1 take
no afternoon tea, but dinner early in
the evening. I find that a little whisky
after dinner helps the digestion;
though L am strongly against the use
of drink in any quantity. In painting.
in particular, drinking is sooner or
later fatal to good work. Show me a
picture, and I can tell you at a lglance
whether the painter is a heavy drinker
or not. If he is, all of the delicate
touches, the fine effects, VIII be shaky
and blotched. His nerve has gone.
once knew a man whose hand grew so
shaky through drinking that when he
wanted to paint he had to grasp the
wrist Of the right hand with his left.
to steady it. Most painters, however.
find that their hand grows less steady
as the years come on. The one great
exception I know to this is my old
friend, Sidney Cooper. Today, at SO,
his hand is as sure as that of a young
man"
JOHN BURROUGHS.
One American who apparently has
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-11

deserted my mother and her children,
and she had great difficulty to sustain
US. So soon as / was able, - got to
hard work, for little pay. took every
opportunity to try to draw, but as l
could not get Instruction. my work de-
veloped slowly. I have been a great
worker. At % years of age, was able
to learn drawing at country schools.
to which l had to walk great
number of miles. I was never i'll, eX-
ceDt with infant maladies. At 80,
l commenced to try to paint. After L
came to reside in London my living
was still very simple. I did not taste
wine, port or sherry, till 1 was 80.
After became known, and be-
gan TO receive many commissions for
my work. 1 was much invited to the
dinners and evening parties of patrons
and lovers of art. This, and late hours.
began to try my health, which was not
strong, for 1 had to give up my long
walks. For years I was much reduced
in health, and I fear should have be-
come a poor invalid. So L went back
to the country, bought some land and
built this house CVernon Holme, near
Canterbury in 1S4S. I soon felt the
change for the better. [ bought a farm,
which required much looking after, and
[ commenced my walking again. This
l continued to do, and now, in my
96th year, 1 can paint four or five
hours g, day. and walk slowly a
mile and back in fine weather, or take
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-11
ELIZABETH cADY STANTON.

mastered the philosophy of life to his
own contentment is John Burroughs,
the naturalist. From his cabin at West
Park on the Hudson comes the follow
ing letter:
There are no doubt many factors in
the problem you ask me to solve. First
come from good healthy farmer stock
and passed my youth and early man
hood on the farm. Then 1 have lived
most of my time in the country, where
the wear and tear of life is much less
than in cities. And finally 1 have lived
a simple life, ate plain, simple food,
taken plenty of exercise, had regular
habits, slept seven hours out of the
twenty-four, avoided stimulants of all
kinds and all undue excitement These
statements ought to answer your first
question.
'As to the second, believe that as a
rule the American suffers from even the
moderate use of alcoholic drinks and of
tobacco. 1 am sure alcohol is poison to
me, and tobacco 1 detest.
ITO the third question my answer is,
that work, both mental and physical,
say three hours per day of each. adds
to length of days-hard work that does
not reach the point of straining or ex-
hausting. My rule for eating is, meat
once a day (noon), fruit every meal, no
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-11

a carriage Crive, when the weather is
not fine. 1 rise at o'clock. go into
my study, set my palette, take my
breakfast at s, then my. Bible; then
1 paint till 1890. Then lunch and
Bible, and paint till 8 o'clock. This is
my days work, and then comes my
walk, and letters, and at o'clock din
ner. I take no wine, but a very little
whisky and cold water. Then [ read
my newspapers, and to bed at 1918. 1
generally sleep well, and am not much
troubled with illness. Of course, have
the infirmities of old age, but 1 now
enjoy the cheerful effects of a temper
ate life. 1 think moderate smoking in
the evening conducive to sleep, but do
not think smoking all day wise"
FROM JOHN I. BLAIR.
Of John I. Blair, the famous million
aire and philanthropist of Blairstown,
N j., w. II. Vail writes:
"Mr Blair has relied upon temper
ate habits in all things to enable him,
with his magnificent constitution, to
endure hard work for all these wears.
By temperate habits he means no to-
bacco and no alcoholic stimulants. to-
gether with moderate eating, and plen-
ty of exercise especially in the shape
of walking; and in walking he would
never use cane.