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Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-06

The deck of a man-of-war prepared for
action looks much more like the inner
parapet of fort than like a vessels deck.
The Boston carries two 6-inch guns on
her bows; three 6-inch guns on her star
board and an equal number of 6-inch guns
on her port side. For the training of these
guns forty men are needed Besides these
she has eleven rapid firing and machine
guns, which require the service of twenty
nine additional men. These men, with an
equal number of reserves, have no other
duty to perform except to take care of
their guns 1t goes without saying that
when the Boston will be lying before Val
paraiso, half her crew will always be on
duty while the other half are resting. Her
guns will be all loaded and small num-
ber of cartridges piled near them for i'm
mediate use, while another supply will be
placed on her lower decks.
The ammunition magazine and the en-
gine and boiler room are in every man-of
war the best protected parts of the ship. and
the hatchways leading to them are kept
closed while the fight is raging, for single
shell may explode the former or disable the
latter, and in both cases ship and men are
doomed. Every officer and man on board
has his station should it become necessary
10 open urt. Az ulSuOr OhS VitiO w pVh WI
pedo attacks are most likely to be made,
the torpedo nets are lowered and the elec-
trio search light kept playing in every di-
rection. On the watchfulness and vigi-
lance of the sentries depends the safety of
ship and crew, and any negligence of duty
by men or officers in this direction is pun
ished with the utmost severity. This, how
ever, hardly ever happens, for Jack knows
we'll that he is watching for his own life.
Whenever fire is opened the captain, who
in time of peace does little or no actual rou-
tine service, steps on the bridge and takes
command. Nothing is done except he
orders it, Every movement of the vessel
and the firing of every gun depends on his
word of command Near him stands the
executive officer, the navigating officer and
his aids. There is no shouting, no confu-
sion, for every man knows or is told what
he has to do. Some men are designated to
train the guns, others to fire them; there
are men to carry ammunition and others
to take care of the wounded and the dead.
To board an enemy's vessel nowadays is al
most an impossibility on account of the
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-06

large number of machine guns on every
warship ahoat All that can and must be
done is to kill as many as possible of the
crew, disable the vessel or, better still, sink
her.
When vessel carries torpedoes the serv-
ice on board becomes more complicated,
as in this case night attacks will be often
attempted for the purpose of destroying as
many vessels as possible of the enemy's
feet. The latest improved torpedoes, how
ever, have only a range of 800 yards, and
consequently make it necessary for the at
tacking vessel to approach the enemy at
such close quarters that even musketry
fire becomes effective, not to speak of the
havoc of machine guns. Only dark nights
are chosen for such attacks. All lights are
extinguished on board, and after the posi-
ton of the enemy has been ascertained the
attacking vessel steams slowly up to her.
No noise must be made, and every word of
command is therefore given in a subdued
voice until the vessel has come within the
proper torpedo range. Once the death
dealing missile is fired the position of the
attacking vessel, of course, is revealed to
the enemy, who in turn responds with
hail of shell and bullets. 1t is in such mo-
ments that Jack is placed on his mettle
and is obliged to keep cool, for confusion,
dangerous as it is in daytime becomes
doubly so during the night.
Regarding the wounded, it may be said
that whenever there are several surgeons
one will attend to them on deck, while
the rest, comparatively safe in the cockpit,
will perform their duty there. The men
who have to carry the wounded have a no
less dangerous duty to perform than those
who are combatants. They are quite as
much exposed to the deadly fire on deck
without having the satisfaction of taking
active part in it or returning shot for shot.
LIEUT. T. DE THUNMEL-CLOTH.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-06

After the ship has left Standpoint and is
approaching her destination the duty on
board will increase, but then Jack does
not care for that; his mind is excited and
in his eagerness to see the enemy he will
forget the extra strain on his daily exist
ence. When off duty the men will grave
ly discuss the situation, give various opin-
ions on the different ways in which it
would be best to tackle the enemy, and in
variably arrive at the conclusioA that the
latter some way or other is sure to have
the worst of it, for he can have no chance
against Jack on his own vessel.
The Boston is not a cruiser of the latest
type; she, the Dolphin, the Atlanta and
Chicago formed the nucleus of Uncle
Sans new navy. Consequently she has no
real military mast armed with rapid firing
guns, but is like most of the old wooden
cruisers, brig rugged, and carries about
$4,000 square feet of sail. Her sails do not
help her much, however, for with all her
canvas spread and her machinery disabled
she would not be able to make more than
four miles an hour, while her actual speed
derived from steam power is 15113 knots.
before appearing on the scene of action
good deal of her rigging will be taken
down and her masts, as far as possible, dis
mounted and stored away. Most of her
lifeboats will be taken from their davits
and placed above deck or stored where
they cannot interfere with the aiming OF
her guns and the maneuvers of her crew.
In olden times captains usually sank their
lifeboats before going into action, but this
is not done any longer, except In cases
where there is no room on board -
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-06
REMARKABLE CURE BY WEBB'S HEMONY.


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About four months ago was prostrated with
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/ have suffered for years with dyspepsia,
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Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-06

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Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-06
Mrs. Graham'S
FACE BLEACH

will remove every blemish and leave your skin
as pure and clear and white as it was in baby
days. Your complexion will then be as nature
made it. Instructions go with each bottle how
to keep 1t SO Price 81 SO. All druggists sell it,
Goods and treatments can be obtained in this
Hotel Ramona.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-06

T is only a few
weeks ago that
the United States
cruiser Yorktown
received orders to
sail for Valparai-
so. Since then the
foreign depart
ment at Washing
ton has received
news from Cap
tain Schley, COM
manding the Bal
timore. of the Pa
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-06
DR.. WONG HIM,

Chinese Physician and Surgeon, has resided il
Loa ngeles sixteen t16) years His reputation
lished and appreciated by many. His large
practice is sufficient proof of his ability and
honesty.
The doctor graduated in the foremost col
leges. also pracliced in the largest hospitals of
Canton, China. The doctor speaks Spanish
fluently.
OFFICE: New number. $50; old number.
lit Upper Main street. P. o. box SEA,
Station @. 1I-l71m
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-06

"Some TO the fascination of a name, surren-
der judgment hoodwinked" but we would ad-
wise all persons suffering with rheumatism or
sciatica not to speculate in names, but get 25
cent bottle of Salvation oil and rub it on,
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-06
TO THE UNFORTUNATE

weakness, Impotency aud Lost Manhood per-
NJ anently cured. The sick and afflicted should
not fail to call upon him. The Doctor has trav-
eled extenaively in Europe and inspected thor
oighly the various hospitals there, obtaining
great deal of valuable information, which he IL
Competent to impart to those in need of his
services The Doctor cures where others fail.
Try him. DR. GIBBON will make no charge
CURED AT HOME. All Communications
strictly confidential. All letters answered In
plain envelopes.
Call or write. Address DR. ]. 2. GIBBON, Boz
I .967, San francisco, CAL
Mention Los Angeles HERALD. o7-1Zm
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-06
LIFE ON A MAN-OF-WAR.
A TIMELY TOPIC IN CONNECTION
WITH THE GILLIAN DIFFICULTY.
The Equipment of the Cruiser Boston
Now En- Route for Valparaiso = How
Captain Wiltse's Gallant Crew VIII
I Get In Trim for Possible Conflict.

copyright, 1891. by American Press Associa-
tion1
Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-06

Yon know you are getting fine article when
you buy DR.. Henlev's Celery. Beef and Ircn.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-05-01

The scenic attractions of Vermont are
recognized as among the finest i'll the
world. We lack the grandeur of the
Yosemite, and even some of our sister
New England States excel us in cxpansc
of unbrokcn wilderness, but in their smll-
ing valleys, beautiful lakes and rugged
mountains our little State has wealth
OF loneliness which can be nowhere sur
passed. But nature courts the co-opcra-
ton of man. The garden left to itself
changes to waste but the waste under
the united care of man and nature bios
SONS into a garden.
The scenes of beauty which nature has
SO prodigally spread about us may be
touched INTO more perfect lovclincsS by
the organized efforts of our people. Our
hillsdcs and our valleys would be more
valuable by reason of the home market
created for us by the large numbers that
would annually make Vermont their
summer home were we more enter
prising i'll adding to the natural attract
iveness of our State by surrounding our
homes, school houses and churches with
shrubs and shade trees, and fringing our
roadsdcs with the rich vcrdurc of the
oaht hhS SIhi anu lIlS IlltlJiS'
Approaching the fact that concerted
effort avails where want OF union and
organization fails, do hereby designate
Friday, the first day OfMay, A. d. 1891,
as Arbor day, and recommend that the
good people of our State devote that day
to tree planting.
urge that the day be kept as public
holiday by all the schools i'll the State
and that our teachers utilize their school
organizations in beautifying the school
grounds and the public parks. Let every
scholar, with his own hand plant one
tree which shall grow with his growth
and be the object of his special care and
protection.
Given under my hand and the State
seal, at Hyde Park, this eighteenth day
Of April, in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and ninety-onc
CARROLL S. PAGE.
BY the Governor:
HENRY NJ. MCFARLAND,
Secretary of Civil and Military Affairs.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-05-01

Sc. Tracv's order in respect to
foremen and master mechanics in
navy yards will not be popular
with professional politicians,
whose idea is that any govern
mcnt position should be open to
occupancy of the man with the
strongest pull" regardless of
his qualifications. But it is in
the line ofpracticalcommon sense
and every day business rules.
The government requires thor
oughly competent men in these
positions because a single flaw in
The work on any gunship might
result in the loss of a naval bat,
tie, and we have just had ninti.
nation from Italy that it is pos
sib'e this country may have
naval battles even while our voice
is for peace. The only way to be
certain of the full competency OF
men for these positionsis through
a close examination of their fit
ness. If the political leaders OF
the day were careful never to
recommend a man for a place
who IS not competent to fill it
there would be no necessity for
such an order, but the other rule
unfortunately prevails, and Sec.
rotary Tracy has done wisely to
put an end to it so far as his jur.
isdiction extends.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-05-01

There is abundant ground tor
Republican encouragement Ill the
work of the Republican League
Convention held at Cincinnati
last week. The entire proceed
ings were marked by degree OF
energy and enthusiasm that is
highly significant. 1t indicates
the renewed confidence of the
Republican party in its leaders,
its policy and itself. 1t shows
that the excellent and patriotic
record of the Republican Congress
and administration is bearing
fruit, that the much misunder-
stood Mckinley bill is working
out its viniication through the
substantial benefits that 1t has
already conferred on the wage
workers of the nation, and that
the prospect of obtaining wider
markets on the American CONT
nent for the products ofour farms
und factories is exerting an i'm,
portant influence in strengthen.
ing the Republican, party.
The unanimous election OF eX-
Assistant Postmaster General
John s. Clarkson to the presl-
dency of the Republican League
is gratifying to Republicans
everywhere. Mr.. Clarkson is a
born fighter and organizer. His
Rcpublicanism is of the aggres
sive, positive sort. Under his
leadership the thousands of per
manent clubs in the league, "the
volunteer political organization
of the Republican party vii
play Appointment part i'll organ
izing victory" for the contest o
1892. There is plenty omission
airy work for the league to dc
throughout the country, and i
has ample opportunity to carr!
forward the campaign of educa
ton in behalf of protection, hon
est money and an honest ballot
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-05-01

Col. Mcdonald is spoken of
very highly as a man of excellent
sense and sound judgment in all
matters pertaining TO fish, and
present indications are that Yer
mont willreceive substantial ben
efts from the impetus which will
be given to the propagation of
fish by these two appropriations.
We copy below 4 recent letter
from Commissioner Mcdonald to
Governor Page which may be of
interest to those who take an in
terest in FISH culture in Vermont:
WASHINGTON, d. c., April l >, 1891.
Hos CARROLL S. PAGE,
Governor of Vermont.
HYDE Park, Vt.
| Dear Sir The appropriation made for
the trout hatchery III Vermont docs not
| become available until the first OF the en-
suing fiscal year, aud in the press oiothcr
matters requiring immediate attention,
! ! have deferred conSidcTat on Otour plans
/ with reference to that work until IT was
necessary TO take it up. Shortly after
July list, il is my intention TO visit Yer
mont and make a careful examination OF
such localities as are suggested or are
! known to me to be available for such 4
station as is contemplated. Having dc
tcrm,ned the location, which viii only be
done after most careful examination, the
next step viii be the veSt,ng OF the title
in the United States by purchase, gift, OF
transfer as the case may be. These pre-
liminaries having been settled, our Eng
neer would make survey of the ground
and prepare the plans for the develop
ment of the station, so as to be ready
next winter on the opening of Congress
to submit in detail plans specifications
and estimates. Whether it will be dcsir
able or practicable to combine the State
appropriation with the Government
appropriation is a matter am not pre-
/, pared to express an opinion about until
have given il more mature Considera
ton. shall only act in the matter after
advising with yourselfand representative
= men from the State, and will come To NJ
, decision as to location or plans until attci
full and free conference and discussion
desire to proceed slowly, cautiously ant
conservatively in the matter, and to lay
the foundation secure for such develop
mcnt of our work i'll your State as vii
be, hope, OF great eventual value tC
it. Very truly yours,
NJ. MCDONALD,
Commss oncr.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-05-01
NJ. MCDONALD,
COnlnliSS OnCr.

Imalmost every ncighborhood through
out the west there is some one or more
persons whose lives have been saved by
Chamberlain Cole, Cholera and
D.arrhra Remedy, or who have beer
cured of chrome diarrhma by it. Such
persons take especial pleasure in rec
ommending the remedy to others. Thu
praise that follows its introduction ant
use makes it very popular. % and 81
cent bottles for sale by ]. c. Hutchins
North Stratford and {. S. Raymond
Colehrook.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-05-01

FauE nitis f,rf he " hs.n ms d. at
DfxxJS wa 90 us. b. Auaa fsgs- Ausiin,
Nr<~,yKh&y Tsss.. suS joe. Hmm, ol.do, Ohio
UW<.A1kFN lSc~ tui- Othrn doing A. we'll Why
1t04 0<1ya"t ,aHf some over $500. 90 =
NZa Hsts,,ih. Yen ran do The " ora snd live
NA> VI&S5z hfnr, whVrTS~r wen be-
% SH.ZET 'Harrs easily 80 rig frys1 o. to
, - fiuAday. AltaE~, Z" rtbo~ 90 how
EiIS. end stErt yHu. Ca. Nork Ia spsrr time
H0 alt the time. nix nousN for " OH
N zSSEA srH- Failure salmon Atneng thrnI.
~k4 SkW sud -rrheffnl Particular, free.
D.. II nIletf - Co., Itox 300 F'ortInu Il, Vi ain o
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-05-01
THR JOLLY FROG


Winter is gone, with its skies so wan
Its icy bands are broken.
Warm breezes blow, the rivers flow,
And the woods of life give token.
The blue birds, perched i'll the sunny NOOK
Their carly raptures sing
And the frog pops up his head in the brook
And chants to the song OF spring.
Like silver bells his music swells,
When plumes the osiers grace;
In summers noon he changes his tune,
And shakes the shore with bass,
When the snowfiakes sail in the autumn
gale,
When winter winds are booming,
He pillows his head i'll the lilies bed
And dreams ofthe spring that scominS.
The frog enjoys a merry life;
He neer grows pale and lathy;
For all the ills of pain and strife
He treats by hydropathy.
And the water cure is a refuge sure
'Gainst woes from every quarter,
When tenpests burst DER his head
He pulls it under water.
The rainbow dies in the fading skies,
When summer showers are DER,
The flowers that bloom with sweet
perfume,
Shall wither on the shore.
The light deserts the human eye,
When age broods DER the scene;
But in spring and summer, youth and age
The frog is evergreen.
IF e'er my life is blessed with wife,
And cottage hid with trees,
no noisy choirs, no iangling wires,
Shall the air with discord tease.
No captive birds sad chirp shall be heard
As he flutters his useless wing
III Keep frog in a golden mug,
To sing me songs of spring.
Christian Advocate
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-05-01
Gsssx County 3tralA.
ISLAND POND, VT MArI, 1921.

Friday, May l, has been APP
pointed by Gov. Page rs ArDor
Day, the proclamation for WHICH
appears elsewhere. While the
indications throughout the State
are that the day will be observed
in a most encouraging andprotit-
able manner, yet III this section
the season is not sufficiently ad-
vanccd to accomplish much, but
still good beginning can at
least be cfecte1. Let every
scholar act in accordance with
GOV. Pages suggestion and the
good result VIII soon be made
apparent.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-05-01
THE HOME CORNER.
VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT
EDITED nv : " a.

Some of the women of Island
Pond have started a Village I'm
provement Society" in good ear.
nest and with admirable pros.
poets. 1t is, too, an Improve.
ment Society which goes farther
than merely cleaning the door.
yards and identifying the streets
1t strikes deep at the root of
moralimpurity. The prime moy.
ers represent at least three of the
church societies and have started
the ball with a right honest vim
and purpose. If the friends of
temperance and the officers of
the law do their part with good
conscience, success is insured
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-05-01
The National Fish Hatchery.
From the News and Citizen.

From the News and Citizen.
1t is perhaps we'll known by
our readers that at the last SEES
sion of the National Congress an
appropriation of $4,000 was
made for the purpose of estab-
fishing a hatchery in Vermont.
Vermont also made an appro-
priation of $2400 for like pur-
pose last fall. Gov. Page has
been in correspondence with Col.
Marshall Mcdonald, the U. S.
Fish Commissioner at Washing
ton, with a view to securing for
the State the best possible advan-
tages which can be derived from
the State and National appro-
priations. Col. Mcdonald is in
doubt as to whether it would be
desirable or practicable to COM
bine the State appropriation
with the National appropriation,
but assures the Governor that he
VIII ADVISE With representative
men of Vermont before coming to
a conclusion about the matter.
Thus far only two directors OF
the State hatchery have been ap.
pointed by the Governor, viz;
c. c, Warren, of Waterbury and
DR.. II. II. Swift of Pittsford. It
has seemed best that the third
Director will not be appointed
provided, of course, that direc.
tors Warren and Swift agree as
to the location.
1t is not altogether clear
whether the hatchery should be
connected with, or in the vicinity
of, the National hatchery or II
some other section of the State
In deciding this matter our Stat,
Commissioners will doubles.
counsel with U. S. Commissions,
Mcdonald when he comes tc
Vermont to make his examina
ton, which will probably be early
in July.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-05-01
GRAND TRINk KAtLMAl
" winter Arrangement. 1890

On and after Oct 26. and until further
notice. trains VIII be run IA follows
GOING WEST
Express train for Montreal leaves islam,
Pond at Is n NJ mixed rain for MontiCnI
and Quebec nt Is u IN. Mixed irntn leaves
GorhBIn fOi Island Pond At Is II Ia. Express
trains for Montreal and the vest viii lenv.
Portland at ! 90 IA. nj and 80 p. m: Gorhnm
at 10 20 and SIS q. IN. Island POND AT u Is and
9.t5 u. M the latter connecting at RichnIopS
for Quebec
GOING EAST
Express trains for Island Pond, Gorham,
Lewiston Portland, ind boston will leave
Montreal Mt : .0)H III and 10 IS p IN and island
Pond nj 6 70 n III. and D. 20 y. M. Express
for Island Pond and intermediate stations
VIII leave Montreal nj Is p. IN. Nike"
tram for Islam Pond and intermediate sta.
lions viii leave Richmond NJ 6 a. III. and II 20
pm. Mike" trains far r:orham leave Island
Pond at 500 m, and % u. IN.
l.. }. SEARGEANT.
General Manager
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1891-05-01
Chamberlain's Eye and Skin

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A certain cure for Chronic Sore Eyes,
letter, Salt Rheum, Scald Head, Old
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Itch, Prairie Scratches, Sore Nipples
and Piles. 1t is cooling and soothing.
Hundreds of cases have been cured by
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1t is put up in 25 and so cent boxes.