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low, of course. and the aperture through
which the powder is introduced is at the
top or oval end of the shell, the base being
solid. The shells are made to carry just so
much powder, and this is measured out and
poured into them. Sometimes it happens
that the powder needs slight packing in
order that the full required quantity may
be loaded into the shell. When this is
the case the powder is packed with
wooden rammer. When the shell IS filed
the aperature is closed by a percussion
fuse, the cap Of which Is so arranged that 1t
cannot be exploded without first being
turned so as to connect with the fuse. The
cap Is never turned until the shell is loaded
in the gun, so if a shell was dropped 20
times it couldn't be exploded unless the cap
should be accidentally turned. This is
hardly possible, owing to the mechanical
arrangement Of the cap. Now about the
men loading the shells. They 90 into the
flling-rOOm of the magazine in charge OF
the gunner, a warrant officer of the vessel
They are examined for matches or other
explosives before going into the magazine.
1t may be that seaman in ramming Owder
in shell caused the explosion by friction,
but | don't think so. l have no theory to
off
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TIE DEMOCRATS.
Estimate of the Probable Result of the
Chicago Convention.

Estimate of the Probable Result of the
Chicago Convention.
NEW YORK, June 13.-A national dele
gate from HilPs mid winter convention,
who has kept careful roll of the delegates
to the Democratic national convention as
they were chosen, finds the results as fol-
lows: Total delegates 89S Without Alaska
and Indian Territory; necessary to choice
under the two-thirds rule, 592. Cleveland
has 453, Hill 1856, Palmer 49, Carlisle 35
and Boies 26. If the delegations vote as a
unit Cleveland would have 577, Hill 215 In
this event either the vote Of Kentucky,
Iowa or Illinois would nominate Cleveland,
unless South Carolina and Virginia should
cast ~ votes for Hill. The latter is second
choice OF many delegates and the Hill men
figure if Cleveland Is not nominated on the
first or second ballot his chances are de-
stTOyed
William NJ. Springer in an interview is
credited with saying: The delegates to
Chicago will be men with cool heads and
judgment and will not be moved by any
Imaginary demonstration of popular en-
thusiasm, but will exercise their Judgment
as TO what is best to do. If after weighing
the situation carefully they come to the
conclusion that Cleveland can carry New
York State and the country they will nomi-
nate him. Those States which are doubtful
ana essential are New 4ork, New Jersey
and Indiana. IL Is absolutely essential for
us to carry these three States. In Illinois
the popular sentiment for Palmer is first
and Cleveland next. l think Palmer has
good show for the nomination. He is a man
of the people; is right on all great issues: is
In good health, available, has good record
and can carry Illinois without doubt and
render Wisconsin, Indiana and Iowa ex-
trernely doubtful. He is my personal can
didate. If we lose this election l don't ex-
pect to live long enough to see the tariff re-
formed"
Springer said he doubted il Cleveland is
the most available candidate, owing to the
alleged hostility to him of the old soldiers,
Farmers Alliance and the New \ Ork party
machine.
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A MISSING STEAMER.

The Graduating Glass of Preparatory
School Supposed to Be Lost.
CHICAGO, June 13-The graduating class
of the preparatory school of the North
western University at Evanston, numbering
81 young ladies and gentlemen, took the
steamer Juliet at Dempster-street pier at
Evanston at 4 o'clock this afternoon for
Highland Park where they we're going for
picnic and class jubilee. No word had
been received from them up to midnight.
and the anxious relatives of those on the
excursion have been telephoning and tele-
graphing TO various points all the evening
endeavoring to secure information as to the
whereabouts of the picnickers. Among
those who went on the steamer are the
students who graduated from the prepara-
tory department this morning, The last
train into Evanston brought no tidings, and
certain parties left there at midnight for
Highland Park, Lake Bluff and Waukegan,
but up to late hour no word had been re-
ceived from the missing steamer.
ArmOurs' elevator, at Morgan street and
the river, was struck by lightning and COM
petely wrecked. Charles j. Roberts, who
was at work IN the boiler-rnom, was buried
beneath the bricks and timber and his body
was not recovered until late this evening.
Many additional casualties are being re-
ported to the police Several men working
on new buildings were badly hurt by being
blown from the scaffolding or struck by
flying debris.
The Life-saying Station reports that three
men who were seen in Iowboat some dis
tance from the shore before the storm must
have been lost, as after 1t passed no sign of
them could be seen in any direction.
About $3.50 o'clock this evening another
severe storm swept over the city, lasting
about three-quarters of an hour. Two
buildings were set on fire by lightning and
other minor damage done, but no serious
casualties were reported. The storm had
the effect however, of completing the de-
moralizatiOn OF the telegraph service, and
for long time Chicago was cut off from
communication with the East.
The telegraph offices at Evanston and at
the college were crowded all the evening
with anxious friends and relatives. At an
early hour this morning telegram was re-
ceived from Waukegan saying an excursion
boat with 90 people or more on board had
arrived there this evening. Nothing more
definite has yet been obtained. but messen-
gers have been dispatched to Waukegan.
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AT THE QUEENS COMMAND.
4 Travelling Circus Gives a Perform
anee in Scotland.
iN AUDIENCE OF THE NOBILITY.
RumOred Alliance Of Two Royal COusiHS-YttOria
FaYOrS the Matth-The Kaiser to Visit
the Queen.
IN AUDIENCE OF THE NOBILITY.
Special to THE MORNING CALL.

NEW YORK, June 13-Edmund Yates
special to the Tribune from London says:
When Queen Victoria was driving up Dee
side the other day, from Balmoral TO
Braemer and Newman Lodge, her carriage
met Finders circus. which was proceeding
along the high road from Braemer to Bal
later. The result Of this encounter was that
the circus was commanded to give a perform
ance at Balmoral, which accordingly took
place on Tuesday afternoon in one Of the
grass parks near the castle on the south
bank Of the Dee. The Queen and the royal
family, Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria and
the members of the household in waiting
were present, and also a large number OF
servants, tenantry and CTathie cottagers.
The Queen and the Princess watched the
performance from an open carriage and re-
| manned On the ground for two hours. Her
Majesty expressed herself as having been
very well pleased.
The Duke Of York is staying at Balmoral
for 10 days on visit to the Queen, and Prin-
cess Victoria of Schleswg .Holstein, the
elder daughter of the Prince and Princess
Christian, has been invited by the Queen to
meet him there. IL is believed in court
circles that the Queen is much ia favor Of
marriage between the two cousins.
The German Emperor is coming to Cowes
for the royal yacht squadron regatta, which
he was prevented from attending last year,
and the visit is to be strictly private The
Emperor viii live on board his large
yacht Hohenzolern during his stay In the
SOlent, which will extend over five or six
days, and is to maintain strictest incog-
nito. OF course Emperor William will
visit the Queen at Osborne, and will no
doubt dine once or twice at the palace. But
he is not coming 10 England as the Queens
guest.
1t will not be long, IL all probability, be-
fore the resignation of the iceroy Uf India
is announced. 1t has long been stated on
good authority that Lord Lansdowne would
make way, most probably, for Lord George
Hamilton before the general election came
on. and this report is likely TO receive Of
fetal confirmation within a few weeks.
Sir Henry Trueman Wood will sail to-
morrow for Chicago. where he expects to
remain about two weeks. He desires an
increase in the allotment Of space made to
Great Britain at some of the buildings. The
upper ten seems 70 be lukewarm, but the
great traders all over the kingdom are very
much in earnest this time. Meantime the
royal commissions act admirably and in
perfect harmony.
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CONGRES - =.
THE SENATE.
The Pension Appropriation Bill PIhcSi
on the Calendar.

The Pension Appropriation Bill PIhcSd
on the Calendar.
WASHINGTON, June 13-In the Senate
this morning the pension appropriation bill
was reported back with amendments. and
placed on the calendar. II carries a total
appropriation of S146, 737, $50. an increase Of
1912, 2S4 over the House bill and
S11.522, $50 more than last year. The prin-
cpal items of increase are S11, ,907. .634 for
army and navy pensions.
The bill introduced by PETER Nav %, ITO
increase the currency, provide for its circu-
lation, reduce rates Of interest and estab-
lish loan agencies at the capital of every
State and Territory, and other convenient
places, to loan money TO people, secured by
real estate, in sums not less than 500 nor
more than S2500 to one person or family,
with no provision as to rate of interest, and
to provide funds that treasury notes be
issued at the rate of 81 80 for every dollars
worth of gold and silver coin and bullion
belonging to the United States and no cor
pOration or firm hereafter TO receive more
than per cent interest on short time nor
more than per cent for one year or longer,
and provision to be made for loans on agri-
cultural products in warehouses at the rate
of per cent" was called up. and PETER ad-
dressed the Senate
Much Of Peffer's speech was In denuncia-
ton of usury. which, he said, is breaking
down the republic. The republic would 90
down unless the people saved it, and there
was no way of saving it except by destroy
ing usury. He believed Congress had per-
feet authority under the constitution to
lend money to the people, as much as to
provide for the carrying of mails or pack
ages or determining the rates which the
railroads may charge for carrying freignts
and passengers.
At the close of the speech the bill went
over without action.
Mcpherson gave notice of his intention
to address the Senate Wednesday on free
coinage.
Morgan gave notice that be would do SO
tomorrow
The Senate then adiourned
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PACIFIC COAST INTERESTS.
Land Cases Decided by the Secretary Of
the Interior Pensions Granted.

WASHINGTON, June 13.-The Secretary OF
the Interior has affirmed the decision of the
General Land Commissioner in the appeal
case of the Northern Pacific Railroad Com
paDy versus Jacob w. BOlenbaugh in re-
jecting the claim of the railroad company
for land in section 3. Waterville district, in
Washington.
The Riverside National Bank at River
side, Cal, was to-day authorized to begin
business with capital stock Of 100000,
Samuel c. Evans Jr. is president and Fran
els r. Ross cashier.
The Secretary of War has detailed Major
Frederick E. Trotter Of the Twenty-fourth
Infantry to visit the encampmenE of the
National Guard of the State OF Washington
during the present week.
Pensions have been granted az follows:
California: Original - Andrew 7. Nc
Clelland. William T. c. James, Charles 3.
Priest, Henry b. Houghton, Charles K.
Muser, Edward 5. jerks, Dewitt Finley,
James Brown, Benjamin f. Rolerson,
Louis FitZsimmOns, John Reed, RelnhOld
Frey, Winfield Harris, John j. Shoemaker,
Columbus HiXSOn, Edward G. Seymour.
Benjamin Edison. William NJ. Elliott Alois
Baumgartner. Henry S. McClelland, Frank
George WOrthington, Critchfeld d. Rush.
AdditiOnal-James j. Walsh, John +. Lo-
gan, Michael Rush. Isaac A. Barker In
erease-Christman II. Parker, William Me-
Kennan. Reissue and increase = Albert
Teal. Original widows and minor heirs Of
Horace p. Meader - Caroline Austen,
mother
Oregon: Original-T Martin Kirby. AL
phus Green, George Henderson, William
II. Soper AddItlonal-James K. Graham,
Peter II. Dye
Washington: Original-JOhn J. Noakes.
Caleb Wells, Charles White. John Latti-
mer, John Leeson. Reuben Barnhart,
Joseph w. Bishop. Hugh Haggerty, John
f. Valentine and Warren S. PttmRn.
1t was reported here to-day that Judge
George " Massey of Wilmington. Del. has
been rendered the position of Justice OF the
United States Supreme Court made vacant
by the death Of Justice Bradley, but il is
impossible 10 verify the report either at the
White House or at the Department Of JUS
tice.
The offers of silver to the Treasury De-
partment to-day aggregated 534. 900 ounces.
The amount purchased was 334, 600 ounces
at S067 m $3.50
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THE SHOCK WAS TERRIFIC.
fragments of Shells Hurled Clear Across
the strait.

Fragments of Shells Hurled Clear Across
the Strait.
VALLEJO, April I3.-The shock of the
explosion was something terrific, its force
being felt all over the country for miles.
Every window in STAIRS mill on the oppo-
site side of the strait was shattered. and
the workmen rushed out in great alarm.
"a piece Of shell lodged In the wharf at
Vallejo, being thrown clear across the
strait.
The engineer Of the steamer Amador re-
ported that a shoe containing pieces Of
ragged flesh came hurling through the air
and landed on the deck.
Gunner Hittinger's body was blown
through the roof Of shellhouse 2, afterward
destroyed.
Hittinger was well known In Vallejo,
where he was a great favorite In society
He was member of the Masonic fraternity,
and was to have soon joined Silver Star
Chapter, Order of Eastern Star.
ABOUT 300 tons of powder were stored in
an adjoining building, which would have
entirely destroyed the little town Of Vallejo
had it exploded. That it did not is consid-
cred nothing short Of a miracle, being in
such close proximity to the scene of the ex-
plosion. The full staff OF physicians and
surgeons at the yard were early at the scene
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'eesYsIsHr Issi

The aorong toGy,
with Catarrh, is to stop it without
curing it. The poisonous, irrita-
ting snuffs, strong caustic solutions,
Screams" balms and the like may,
perhaps, palliate for a time. But
they may drive the disease to the
lungs. The wrong way is full of
danger.
The right way is a proved one.
It's with DR.. Sage's Catarrh Rem
edy. 1t cures, perfectly and per-
manently, by its mild, soothing,
cleansing and healing properties,
the worst cases of Chronic Catarrh.
1t has proved itself right, thou
sands of times, when everything
else has failed.
And this makes its proprietors
willing to prove that it's the right
thing for yow, no matter how bad
your case or of how long standing.
If they can't cure your Catarrh,
they'll pay you $500 in cash.
They mean it.
They'rs certain of their medic
cine.
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NEW YORK. June 13.-Nearly all the
gentlemen prominent in directing affairs OF
baseball in this country met here this after
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BLOWN TO FRAGMENTS
Frightful Disaster at the Mare
Island NaVy-Yard.
EXPLOSION IN THE SHELLH0USh.
Fourteen SeameR Hurled Without
Warning Into Eternity.
SORROW ON THE GOOD SHIP BOSTON.
The Men We're Party Sent to Load Shells
for the Cruiser, and Their Mates Await
Their Return in IaiH.
SORROW ON THE GOOD SHIP BOSTON.
Special to THE MORNING CALL

VALLEJO, June 13.-One of the most hor-
Tible and sickeninK casualties ever recorded
in California occurred at II 80 O'clock this
morning at the location Of the Government
naYy-yard on Mare Island.
At that hour report which shook the
town like an earthquake was heard from
the direction Of the poWder-magazine, a
mile and a half easterly from the yard, and
= moment later the sky was overcast by
dense cloud o. smoke.
For half an hour. in rapid succession, the
bursting Of shells was heard, and The entire
force of workmen IN the yard embarked on
the Ellen for the scene, with the fTe-engines.
On nearing the magazine fragments Of
burned and charred bodies were seen on
every hand, some 200 yards ana more dis
tant from the scene of the explosion, while
scattered on the hills were disfgured cOrpses
and fragments Of flesh.
When the bodies were removed from the
ruins there were found to be y Of the dead.
Some were cut squarely in Two, while one
was decapitated and the legs and arms Of
others were missing.
Twelve of the victims met death in
stantly, while three were conveyed 10 the
hospital. where two Of them expired shortly
afterward.
How the explosion occurred is a query
that will probably never be answered.
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MAP oFsMARE ISLAND.

A peculiar feature Of the affair Is that
the Injuries were all IN the lower parts Of
the bodies Of the victims except in the case
Of the one man who was decapitated, and
that in his case is perhaps accounted for by
the fact that be was STOPPING over shell
when the explosion came.
One poor German suffered indescribable
tortures until death happily came TO his re-
lief. a splinter of wood six inches long by
an inch thick was extracted from his right
side by DR.. Lewis; his left leg was shat
tered and the euticle entirely burned off.
All the flags in Vallejo are at haltmast
and feeling Of gloom over the terrible dis
aster pervades the community.
When the fire alarm was sounded great
excitement prevailed among the seamen on
board the Boston. which Is in the drydock.
as they were aware Of the fact that their
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Early in the loren oOn Is of the crew Of
the cruiser Boston were detailed TO pro-
ceed to the magazine to prepare ammuni-
ton and fill the shells for the vessel
Gunner George Hittinger was In charge Of
the men, who we're set to work 10 the filing
room Of the magazine.
One theory of the cause Of the explosion
Is that one of the men dropped shell that
exploded by cOncussiOn, but it is only a
theory, and the real cause will forever re-
main unknown.
DR.. Lewis of the naval hospital was early
on the ground and was active in attending
to those who were not past needing his
services, although shells were exploding
fast and thick all around him. He found
but one poor fellow alive, and his body was
filed with splinters Of wood.
The following is list of the killed, all OF
the cruiser Boston:
George Hittinger, gunner.
G. q. L. Sundberg. gunner's mate
Thomas Seymour, chief gunner's mate.
William Hocket. apprentice.
A. Kitrell, seaman.
c. w. Smith, landsmau.
William WashbuTne, seaman.
F. Legat, seaman.
W. OstTandeT, apprentice.
II. JOos, apprentice.
William Rush, seaman.
J. johnson, seaman.
r. Deincke, seaman.
j. II. H0ltoD, apprentice.
The only survivor of the explosion Is q
son Of BoRtswain Briscoe, former en-
plOye Of the yard.
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BASEBALL EVENTS.
The Orioles Defeated the Louisvilles by Timely
BATTING

The Orioles Defeated the Louisvilles by Timely
Batting.
BALTIMORE. June 13.-The Orioles bat
ted timely in the second. Baltimores 8, hits
6, errors s. Louisvilles 8, hits 8. errors 4.
Observation-Disclosures and Robinson, STRAIT
ton and Grim.
At New York.
NEW YORK, June 13-The visitors had
an easy time of it, New Y0Iks 8. hits II,
errors 8. Clevelands TO- hits u. errors g.
Batteries - King and Boyle, Young and
OConnOr.
At Boston.
BosToN. June 19.-Cincirnati had it won
in the fourth, though the BOstonians made
great effort. Bostons 8. hits ;; Cincin-
natiss Z, hits II, errors 8. Batteries
Stivetts aud Staley; Kelly, Murrane and
Murphy.
At Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, June 13.-The game was
marked by loose fielding Philadelphias
II, hits II, errors 6. Pittsburgs 8, hits 8.
errors s. Batteries-Wey and Clements,
Smith and Mack.
At Brooklyn.
BROOKLYN, June 13. - The Colts could
not hit Haddock and were shut out
BrookIyns 8, hits 10, errors g. Cbicagos o,
hits s, errors 4. Observation-Disclosures and
DAILY, Hutchison and Kittredge.
At Washington.
WASHINGTON, June 13.-St. Louis scored
six runs in the fifth. Washingtons IL, hits
16, errors 6. ST. Louis u. hits u, er-
rors T. Batteries-Foreman and Kuei,
Mcguire and Mlligan for Washington
Gleason and Buckley for st. Louis.
Association Games.
OMAHA, June 10. = omahas /. Fort
Waynes 2
MINNEAPoLIs, June 1S.-Minneapolis s,
Columbus Is.
MILWAUKEE. June 13.-Milwaukees 3,
| ToledoS T.
KANSAS City, Jane 13-Kansas Citys 8,
Indianapolis 9.
Meeting of Magnates.
| NEW YORK, June 13.-Nearly all the
| gentlemen prominent in directing affairs OF
baseball in this country met here this after
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was to exterminate the Parnellites, AS
far as | know Dillon never made any
proposal in the direction of reconciliation.
We expect Gladstone soon to be returned to
power, and that in very few months his
h0me-rule bill will be before the world.
We propose to Dillon, pending the produc-
ton of GIadstones bill, that the strife in
Ireland should absolutely cease; that no
contest should take place between the Ma
tiOnalist members; that we would not at
tack the seats Of the McCarthyites, and
that they should not attack the Parnelites.
This proposal was summarily rejected by
Dillon. He says in the interview that his
reason for rejecting it is his constituencies
would revolt. What Dillon meant was the
real master of the situation. as far as he and
his party are -Healy-would re-
volt. In my opinion Healy and his section
of the McCarthyite party at the present mo-
ment are obstacles to the immediate cessa-
ton Of hostilities in Ireland"
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night with all sorts Of theories to account
for the most appalling disaster that has
ever come upon it, Possibly nobody will
ever know how it occurred. but there is a
story that is told, with what authority is
not clear, and that finds many believers.
This story goes that is of the BOston's blue
jackets were working around the powder
magazine near the waters edge on the
island. Several of them were looking after
the burning of grass aud debris around the
magazine.
They took great care by order of the su-
perintendent that the flames did not reach
the ammunition house, but by some
accident the flames communicated from
the burning grass to the magazine.
No sooner had the blaze touched the
powder-house than there was deafening
explosion. and for an instant the flying