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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-31
CAVALRY FIGHTING IN THE
PHILIPPINES

I led the ruddy-faced General Young
to speak with a soldiers breyity OF the
most striking campaign In our military
annals since the march through
Georgia
I'VE kept after them" he said, that
was all. Whether II was through passes
or over marshes, we travelled as fast
as the enemy. / concluded from the
hrst that what we needed was mobility
and not numbers We hit whatever
force was before us as often as we
could on the flank, or In the rear II pos
sible. That soon demoralized Agulnal-
dos little army for any organized ac-
ton. We kept after its remnants until
we had them In the mountains OF cap
tured. once. II we had only known how
near we were to Aguinaldo, we could
have got him. General Tino, with a
small band, still eludes me. But Colo
nels Howse and Hare are keeping on his
trail. and we are blocking the passes
where we can TO keep him from getting
south. have General Tino's sword, a
fine Toledo blade, also his map and
map holder | use both the map and
the holder"
At mess the general and his staff 80
over half a hundred little fights, COM
pairing notes and laughing over their
experiences.
THAT cavalry charge beat anything
we had" said aforementioned Parker
1T was the only charge we ever made
IN Luzon Likely II will be the last"
The colonel saw line Of natives
passing along a road across the open
and with a whoop he led the troops OF
90 them The moral effect was tremen'
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-31

West Point. well At him Tor the posi-
ton. He is the author OF a military
encyclopedia which has received the
official Endorsement Of many leading
countries, and Of Mountain Scouting
from which he claims. Colonel Baden-
Powell borrowed some Of his ideas on
reading signs, trailing, etc. which
have been so highly commended in his
recent book OF aids 10 Scouts"
Concerning the plan and scope OF the
new enterprise Lieutenant Farrow
said.
1.-THE plan has already met with such
popular approval that the governor -
actually overrun with applications
from young men wishing TO take the
training. Many Of the applications
come from students Of Taie and Har-
ward. who are TO graduate this year.
Fifty applications have already been
received from England.
"Young men between seventeen and
twenty-five years Of age VIII be per-
mitted TO Join by regular enlistment.
They will be sworn 60 serve one year,
during which time they viii receive
practical training IN rough riding,
scouting, reading signs, trailing ana
ali the arts OF up-to-date warfare.
For this each applicant will have to
nay tuition fee OF $500, which sum
covers his expenses for the entire year
including equipment, horse. clothing
and rations. Each applicant must
also pass the United States army ex-
animation and receive surgeons GER
tlfcate before entering the encamp-
ment for instruction"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-31
ADVICE FROM PAPA.

"You look worried. my dear" said
Smithers, when he came home from the
Office the other day. What is the mat
teri"
"The children have been very tiresome
today" replied Mrs. Smithers, YEARLY.
1T seemed as II they would make me
distracted"
Don't let emf" said Smithers, with
considerable energy. Don't let EN-
ride over you. Just-Wilie, don't talk
when papas talking-just deal with
them gently, but flrm--did you hear me
WillIe?--hrmly, and you'll get along
all-silence. Willie. this instantl-all
right. As for letting EN- worry-don't
pull my pockets. Dick-letting 'em wor-
ry--Dickl don't pull my pockets, | said
--worry--will you take your hands out
or not? Now keep them out. You've
broken a couple OF cigars for me now
you-what's Willie making such noise
about, Annie? Great Scott He's got
my silk hat Take it-nang II up high.
Now Dick. II you cry. youll have-now
they've both commenced. II does seem
Annie slf the minute | come into the
house, can't think-l can't think
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-31

cavalry as OF old, and there are gener-
al officers even now who believe foot
soldiers are the important part OF an
army, while the mounted force Is mere
ly an adjunct
Governments are disposed to be
chary Of their cavalry on account OF
the great expense OF keeping II up.
II Is by far the most expensive arm
OF the service. and therefore, TO main
tain a superior force OF cavalry In time
Of peace seems injudiciOus and extrav-
agant. II happens. then, that when
war comes the army having the best
mounted force 90 begin with is more
certain Of success. The new tnctics
which are proving so successful today
were learned from cowboys and Indians
on the frontier Of our country by the
Younger officers OF the cavalry, who
from daily contact and experience could
note the advantages these hard, wlld
riders possessed over men trained only
IN the ranks. and lost or demorallzed
when not there. General officers, who
had studied all the campaigns from
Caeser To Mcclellan and knew them
by heart. had not thought Of the power
and mobility Of the individual horse
man when properly trained and
equipped. II was not until the passing
away Of those older tactlcians that this
was recognized and the new system
adopted.
In the new encampment" said Gen.
erui Sumner. I'VE propose 10 properly
train young men In all the tactics per-
training 20 this branch Of modern war
fare. end TO make them as efficient III
struments Of war as mounted soldiers
may be-
4 million acres Of land. located four
hundred miles southeast OF Denver.
have already been secured for the en-
campment To give the men the ad-
vantage Of riding trailing and scouting
on mountains, plains and valleys con-
tinuous camp will be formed. BY the
end Of the year, the time a man Is al
lowed for training. this field Of one mill
lion acres will have been covered Tho
immense distances are also to be util-
ized In developing the new signal ser
vice system OF wireless telegraphy.
Many officers Of the regular army are
| deeply interested In the new enterprise,
| for the reason that innovations IN the
way of arms and equipment, which the
war department Is, as yet. too conser-
vative to adopt. viii be accepted, and
the advantage OF the new over the old
will be demonstrated. One Of the most
striking innovations Will be that OF
putting in the field mounted Red
Cross auxiliary.
Lieut. Farrow. who Is to have COM
mand under General Sumner. and who
is to be the head Of the department OF
tactics is a young officer who has seen
seventeen years Of active service, mosi
Of which time was spent In fighting In.
dams. He commanded a company dur
ing the campaigns against the Nei
Perces. In 1871. the piute and Bannocl
In 1875. and he captured the sheep
eaters" in 1879. His practical expert
ence with Indian scouts. and his BRAY
cry IN entering rough, almost inacces
slble country where the worst rene
gades had conEregated, as well as hii
experience as instructor In tactics al
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-31

manufacture OF these guns has already
been given.
Another new feature Of the encamp-
ment win be the tents. We will use a
tent CAPABLE OF instant change. II can
be- used either as the -, or common,
tent. or for a storm OF shelter tent
I shall also insist upon the abandon
ment % the bayonet and revolver.
The bayonet is Of no use whatever to-
day. as one cannot get close enough TO
the enemy 10 use It. / shall replace II
with a combination trowel and tent peg.
"Revolyers are more dangerous than
useful. and especially since they are
now made with hair triggers and have
10 be handled carefully, BY doing away
with the revolver, the burden OF the
rider is llghtened and he can carry
more OF the packets, say one hundred
which I have mentioned. | shall also
insist upon a long gun no carbine or
shorter pattern. The new gun Is 10 De
carried either by sling across the
shoulder or across the pommel
Particular attention Will also be Civ
en- 10 individual craftsmanship. There
viii be open order firing. which VIII
prove the utter uselessness OF bayonei
charges | am also az work upon a
new system OF tactics and drill regula-
tons"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-31
DEsERET EVENING NEWS. SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 1900.

Incidentally, while governing seven
provinces General Young and his stat
have 70 attend TO the details of bril-
gade divided into small garrisons or
columns. which are widely apart aud
separated from the base OF supplies.
While Hare and llowse are chasing the
rebels IN the mountains. he has not
sufficient troops 10 post regularly. eX-
cept Ia a few Of the largest towns.
Small cavalry patrols 90 back and
forth over the principal roads Every
day they bring IN a few stray men with
rifles who have accepted the inevitable.
They are questioned. their names and
residences entered In a book, and then
are given their liberty n they wanted
work they could find It IN the provost
marshal's street cleaning department
which Is fast making Nigan present.
able town Frederick Palmer In Col
Hers Weekly.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-31

ysl; took the initiative in forming a
Rough Riders regiment in this country
has been the fashion in the British
army ever since the first cavalry regi-
ment was formed. There are, and al
WAYS have been. several rough riders
absolutely fearless men, who break
al the horses and DO other dangerous
wors-attached to each English cavalry
regiment
Governor c, 5. Thomas Is the sponsor
protector and the commander-in-chlef
q he new military institution. Work
Inc In conjunction with the governor
however. are many prominent officials
Of his own State. including General 70
v Sumner General Irving Hall and
ether military officials.
General Sumner, who Is at present In
command at Fort Logan. is TO be the
military head Of the encampment. AS
tOca,ed with him will be General Hale
and Lieut.. Edward S. Farrow, who will
be In charge OF the instruction. In
speaking Of the encampment and the
Mounted soldier as an instrument Of
var General Sumner said
Name them as you may, dragons.
cavalry, mounted infantry or rough
;ders the men on horseback are now
The important feature Of an army In the
Held In time Of action. provided they
are thorough horsemen and good
marksmen. Men may be assembled,
armed and mounted and called cavalry,
but there Is no man more helpless or
less efficient than one mounted on a
horse who cannot ride. When this is
lhe condition Of a mounted soldier, he
L far more worthless than foot SOL
der because he is in the way aud has
70 be taken care Of. / do not intend 20
include men Of this description in this
Interview IN asserting the importance OF
The mounted soldier.
II will be assumed. then, In bringing
nm forward that he has been perfected
ny long experience and constant use OF
horse and arms, and that he Is more M
home In the saddle than out OF II. Now
we have the rough rider, somewhat
Toned down and improved by military
discipline, and the name is very appro-
Pirate because IL indicates a readiness
ior any and all kinds Of service. II nee
tssary he can charge boot-to-boot in
me ranks because he can ride any
where with perfect ease but his
strength lies IN his independence, and
lis ability TO get over the ground rap
llly and to be able to hold 1t when ht
Gets there.
IN former times the cavalry was
more ior display than for any real hard
service II was generally retained II
dne rear OF the army and known as q
.oattle piece to be used In mass oil
thrown In pursuit OF an enemy in re.
treat i was for this service only. ant
incompetent TO perform any other. II
we army to which Il belonged were de
lsa'ei' I was the first TO leave the flel(
and get away.
The cavalry OF France did SOM
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-31
CHINAS DEVELOPMENT.

The leavenng Of the vast Chinese em-
pire, begun within the past quarter Of
century. by Western thought Is now
strongly felt throughout the realm. Tn
der the fostering influence Of a wise and
progressive government. IL Is effectng
In a nation OF over 400. O00. 600 souls mar
yellously benefcent changes These
have been watched by the peoples of
the West with the utmost qualification.
and with the lNcliest anticipation and
hope.
lie must be a curious man Of the
West who does not feel a certain pride
IN the fact that the creations OF his
half Of the world have begun TO enter
the thought realm OF what Is practically
the remainder OF the earth, aud to effect
methods. to establish modes, even 10
subyert forms In a region which FOR
many centuries esteemed Itself. and was
IN truth, the supreme OF the universe.
There is an element Of sympathy ln
human nature which feels qualification
IN the advancement Of a fellow being
and contemplates with admiration and
applause his rise to higher things.
| DO not believe that the American
people viii always be deluded as TO the
value and necessity Of Chinese resi-
dents. or that the types Of men who now
influence thought on that subject VIII
continue TO find credence; and l an
very sure that IN not many years, the
Chinaman's money earned IN the Unit.
ed States win buy him little more IN
China than here For. the cost Of living
will rise with the rate OF wages and In
China both viii presently reach the
American standard. ! do not expect
this change 10 take place slowly. The
movement now progressing In China ha'
attained marvellous speed, and with
the aid Of the kindly offices OF the
Western peoples. especially the people
Of the United States, and under The
| guidance OF the present sagacious an(
efficient government Of China, we shall
continue our progress, advancing eve
upward. making ourselves more ant
more fitted TO be a benefit to the work
and to merit the highest esteem In th'
| family OF ratIons.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-31

Several innovations Of which Lieu
tenant Farrow is the author are TO be
introduced into the encampment Re-
garding these Lieutenant Farrow said:
I'VE are to have a gun which is equal
TO ten Of the Krag -Jorgensen, the gun
now used In the United States Army.
The improvements Of the rifle are my
own. II is what Is called magazine
rifle, which, by CUTOFF can be used
as a rapid single loader. with mag
azine holding seven cartridges In re-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-31

...mpment Of one million acres,
An e'''' ag men between the ages OF
ve', .,.,o and twenty-five may enllss
sysi'., ,,.. PRACTICAL training in rough
and Ts'' ,,oa,lng. reading signs and
rams !. about to be established In
ulillns' saws the New York Herald OF
'anaa, rldlng. by the way, notwith-
sanding the fact that Governor N00's'
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-31
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splendid service in the time OF Napo-
leon, but even he did not let go OF Il
unless success were well assured, and
the benefit, 10 be derived was more
than double the risk. Today that
splendid body OF horsemen would not
reach the firing line Of an enemy with
men enough TO make an impression The
man with the long range rifle, and pos
sessing the ability TO use 1t, has upset
all the old theories OF war and cavalry
Still, up to the time Of our civil war
commanding generals held on to the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-31

serve, available as repeater when
ever the cutoff is thrown in. As re-
peater lts sustained rapidity OF fire IL
greater than In any other known rife.
"The distinctive feature Of the new
gun is that Of the packet These
packets are charged into the magazine,
which lies under the receiver. In one
movement, and en- bloc, as II the
packet were a single cartridge. The
cartridges are fed into the chamber by
a positive movement The rife holds
eight cartridges, one In the chamber
and seven In the magazine. The sys-
TEN Is simply the last stage Of the evo-
luton Of the combination OF the various
elements necessary 60 load the rife In
the minimum time. The action IL that
OF the Colt system. The order for the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-31

Won't you take 'em of to bedg My
gracious! bet II ] was al home I'd
But, as the boys clattered away up
stairs with their tired mamma. Smith
ers sat down and gazed gloomlly into
space. without saying just exactly what
he would do II he was at home.-Col-
Hers Weekly
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-31
Obio's Governor Safe.

Columbus, O., March SO.-Gov. Nash
today refused to honor a requisition by
Gov. Taylor Of Kentucky. Gov Nash
says he will rot honor a requisitlon
from either Beckham or Taylor but
n each issues a requisitlon for the same
man on like grounds. he will sign the
necessary papers.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-31
WILL MAKE ROUGH RIDERS
m SHADOW OF The ROCKIES

e,,,,er Who VIII be Military Head OF the
osne''' "a Eneampment in Colorado Outlines its
49,, E,oohasizes the Value OF the Mounted
SUI - Modern Warfare-One Million Acres Will
.,ysn Up to This Encampment
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-10-03
RUM AND CIGARETTES.
Son of New Jersey Millionaire a
Physical and Mental Wreck
Leader in Society.

Newark, n. j., Sept 2S-Rum and
cigarettes are held responsible for the
downfall of Sylvester S. Batting Jr., a
m-llionaire's son, who was adjudged in
capable of managing his own affairs. He
is a wreck, physically and mentally, and
will be sent to Il sanitarium. His father
is president of the Manufacturers Ma
tional bank and one Of the wealhiest
men in Newark.
Sylvester S. Batting, ,Jr., was leader
in the select set of Newark The young
man gave free rein to his pleasure loving
procl;vities and the indulgent father.
called a halt. Then came a serious en-
tanglement. A large amount of stock
had been intrusted to his care and he
was called upon for an accounting. He
was unable to give It satisfactorily and
serious trouble was threatened. 1t cost
the elder Batting $4,000 to square the
matter.
Since then the young man has figured
in many sensational escapades. Last
summer he disappeared from his home
here. A few days later it was learned
that the police of New York and Newark
were after him on Il charge of embezzling
$4,000 worth of uncut diamonds belong
ing to the firm of Louis Strasburger Son
& Co. of Maiden lane. New York. The
father was again called to help him out
of bis trouble.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-10-03
STEEL MILLS TO CLOSE.
Several Departments OF Illinois
Steel Company's Plant at JOl-
let will Shut Down.

Joliet. ILL.,, Sept. 29.-It is reported that
several departments of the Illinois Steel
company here will close for a month or
more The rod mills are shut down with
800 men out of employment. A suspen
sion was totally unexpected by the men
and no explanation is given by the COM
pany.
Z Chicago, H., Sept 29.-Regarding the
report that several mills of the Illinois
Steel company would be closed for a
month or more, President z. j. Buffinton
OF that company gave out the following
statement:
We have shut down our Joliet plant
for lack of orders. We shall be COM
PEELED to shut other mills within the next
ten days for the same reason, although
we hope to continue most of our mills in
operation.
LAS the Presidential election APP
proacheS many of our best customers are
postponing purchases for the reason, as
they state, that they wish to wait until
they are certain of the result of the cleo
ton before placing any large orders
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-10-03
ROBBED THE BODY.
Chouls Take Chamois-S Skin Pouch
Containing Jewels from Miss
Corrigan's Neck.

Cleveland, O., Sept. 29.-The last touch
of horror was added to the record of the
wreck of the yacht Idler, July {. in a
sQuall off this port, when the body of
Jane Corrigan was found at Willough-
by. The body had been robbed of a
chamois-skin belt or pouch containing
the diamonds and other jewelry the
young lady had taken with her on the
yachting trip that ended in death. Capt.
James Corrigan. the millionaire owner OF
the Idler, whose wife, three daughters,
grandchild and niece We're lost in the
wreck three months ago, has done scarce
ly anything since except search for the
body of this missing daughter
Now it is said by relatives of the Cor
rigans that the body shows evidences of
having been buried and that it was GER
tainly robbed of the chamois-skin pouch
Of diamonds and jewelry. aggregating
several thousand dollars in value. The
body is thought to have been buried in
the sand close to the edge of the lake,
where it was doubtless thought it would
never be found. The recent storms and
heavy seas are supposed to have washed
the sand from over the grave made by
the ghOulS
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-10-03
ASK FOR TIME.
Philadelphia Firm Which Had s.
100000 Pounds of Wool When
the Market Dropped.

Philadelphia, Pa, Sept. 2S.-William
Browne & Sons. wool dealers, have asked
for an extension of time from their cred
itors. The liabilities of the firm are va
riously given at amounts ranging from
S1.OO0.O00 to S1,7O0.O00. The Brownies
were the active spirits in the recent for
nation of the wOrsted combination and
it is stated in wool circles that about six
months ago they bought 100000 pounds
of wool. A fall in prices, the wool men
say. caused them a great loss.
The announcement was also made to-
day that a meeting of the creditors of
James Martin q Sons. dyers and finish
ers. was held at the firms mills in this
city to consider an extension of time
The firm is large one. No statement
of its assets or liabilities has been made
New York. Sept. 2S.-Otto Seyd, an
importer and dealer i'll dress goods. filed
a petition in bankruptcy in the United
States district court today with liabili-
ties of $109, 10 and assets $59,546. On
September 10 last Seyd made general
assignment for the benefit of creditors to
James Peterkin.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-10-03

not oppose the granting Of an increase
of wages or a reduction in the price of
powder, will advise against recognizing
the miners union.
Magnates Are Mum.
New York. Sept 2S.--Nothing could he
learned at the New York offices of the
various anthracite coal railroads today to
indicate that the miners strike is any
nearer a settlement than it was yester-
day. President Truesdale of the Della
ware, Lackawanna & Western, who said
yesterday that negotiations for ending
the strike were in progress, said today he
had nothing whatever to give out con
corning the situation.
John Markle, one of the most Dromi-
nent of the independent operators, ar
rived here from Hazleton today. 1t is
said the object of his visit is to take
part in the conference of Independent
operators to be held at the office of J. Z.
Morgan & Co.
According to Wall street news agency
a move is on foot to have the men go to
work at advanced wages at various
mines without a formal settlement of the
entire strike
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-10-03
Paris MaIagassy ZenObia.

The exiled Queen Ranavalona has OBJ
tanned permission from the French gov
eminent to visit the Exposition. The
journey will take place after the trans
fer of the remains of Rainilaiarivony
from Algers to Madagascar. The Queen
will be present to do honor to her late
consort and prime minister. While in
Paris, Ranavalona will maintain the
strictest privacy, although it is probable
that she will be speedily recognized. NJ.
Laferriere, governor of Algeria, has been
instructed to defray the expenses of the
journey and to raise the Queens annual
pension from $4,000 francs to 10000
francs. Ranavalona has adopted West
ern customs, dresses in well-chosen cos
tunes, and has become Roman Catho~
lie Although suffering from occasional
melancholy, she accepts her Punishment
with cheerful resignation. Her eager
ness to see the French capital is bound
less, and she has already sent letter of
thanks to President Loubet-London
Daily Chronicle.