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spare particle of space. True, the ship
could be cleared until nothing but her
lower masts were standing, and done In
q miraculously short time but it con-
sumed time and energy and belabered
the crew with what soldier would call
impedimenta. Handling the ship was
considered the drill with capital sd. "
The use of rifles, revolvers and sabers
was taught but as O secondary drill.
The top-men were under contral, while
in the rigging of the captain, OF the
foremost, of the main mast and of the
mizzen-mast, and there we're many sub
divisions which seem foolish to US, but
upon which great stress was laid.
What was the armament Of these ves-
sels2 Anywhere from twenty to one
hundred guns, all of them OF the same
old style, ranging from four to fifteen
inches bore and perfectly smooth. The
charge was an ordinary round bombshell,
some loaded, some solid. For them to
do effectual work it was necessary to be
close to their enemy and depend on main
strength and awkwardness to gain the
battle, frequently ending in a hand.to-
hand combat between the opposing
crews.
Procuring pass we went to the ord
nance department and looked over the
rejected supplies. There were about four
hundred rejected pieces of all sizes and
makes, and unnumbered piles of shells
that accompanied them. These are USE
less except to remould into the more
modern appliances IN order to cope with
the rapidly improving navies of the
world.
The old navies then amounted to
simply this: An ordinary sailing vessel
capable of steaming, with cargo of
men. guns and shells capable of making
horrible racket aud doing little dam.
age except in close contact.
Now, let US see the contrast, the out
come of advancing developments in every
line of science known to man, ahoat or
ashore.
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cause one shot, if properly used: is sui
fcient to sink its opponent. The range
of these sifes is from ten to twelve miles,
and do satisfactory execution. Imagine
one of them placed at Chattahoochee
River. where the Western and Atlantic
Railroad crosses, and throwing shell to
East Point, on the Central Railroad, and
piercing solid wall of steel ten inches
thick at East Point. That is the posi-
bility of one of these rifles. Firing
them from both sides distance of TWEEN.
ty.four miles is covered, or almost the
distance from East Point to Norcross, on
the Richmond and Danville railroad. A
vessel twelve miles off, however, is en-
tirely out of sight, except her spars, or
as the nautical term is, hull down. Inc
fact that she is not visible owing to the
curvature of the earth, does not detract
ANYTHING from the chance of reaching
her with shell, however. Again, one
of these vessels can lay out at sea ana
lombard city and blow it to atoms be-
fore a defense can be mustered. These
guns are 80 shipped that they can be
worked either by hand or steam. They
carry, of course, small arms of all kinds,
and the very latest improvements, in ad-
dition to small mounted pieces for re-
pelling torpedo boats and boarding
parties, and it would be decidedly J un.
healthy for party to attempt to board
one of these palaces of death and de-
strlction.
Provisions are made for defending
themselves against being approached by
night. The entire ship is lighted by
electricity and furnished with 'search
lights" These are refectors shaped
like the headlight reaectors of locomo-
tive and an electric jet of over fifteen
thousand candle power which can be
thrown in any direction chosen, 80 that
it is impossible for any kind of vessel or
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boat to approach them unobserved. To
see them throw a column of light into
the air on dark night looks like an i'm
mense tail of comet about to swoop
on you.
You can imagine the kind Of crew
that is necessary to man one of these
modern men-of-war. It consists of
electricians, machinists. engineers, fire.
men and soldiers ~. No, they are
neither sailors nor soldiers, but happy
blending of both. There is enough of
the Jack Tar left to make them q little
''salty," and not quite enough soldier to
make them the typical "stand up
straight with head and eyes to the
'front.'
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ton, writing from Mare Island Navy
Yard, California, we're fair samples of
the veteran and the newly born ideas OF
defense and offense on water.
All the old vessels of the navy are sail
ing vessels with steam additional. 1t
was customary to steam into and out of
harbor but to depend entirely on sails as
motor power when on the high seas.
The required crew were seamen- men
versed in knotting and splicing ropes,
bending, setting, ree6ng and furling
sails, pulling oars and handling tar pots.
Unless one of these ships was thus man ned
she was not up to the standard. When
one of these ships entered an engagement
it was necessary Ito clear ship for &C.
tion," which means to send down on
deck all the yards, spars and running
gear that can be detached which neces-
sarily encumbered every one and every
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HOUSEHOLD MATTERS.
HOW TO HAVE FRESH SALAD.

To keep celery, lettuce and similar
Palads fresh and crisp, it is necessary to
protect them from evaporation of moist
IRE. If they are washed, shaken to re-
move superhuous water, placed in deep
bish and very closely covered with
mother one that excludes air and the
hish placed on the floor of cold cellar,
Fhey will keep fresh reasonable time.
Lettuce that is slightly wilted or heated,
# so treated for even q few hours, will
revive and be as fresh as if picked be-
fore. sunrise. This way is better than
putting either celery or lettuce In an ice
ehest. t.-New York Recorder.
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An Accommodating Justice.

A Texas journal tells the following
story of justice of the peace who held
court on the border line between Texas
and Arkansas: A man was brought be-
fore him on charges of murder and horse
stealing. Said the Justice: "Do you
want to be tried by the Arkansas law or
the Texas law2 If by the former, I'll set
you free for stealing the horse, but hang
you for killing the man. If by the Texas
law, I'll acquit you Tor numbering the
man, but hang you for stealing the
horse. New York Post.
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SINNERS are InSidiOus.

The ordinary slipper for housewear is
cold breeder. The air on the floor is
generally several degrees colder than
above, and, passing through the instep
too rapidly, chills the foot just taken
from the warm shoe, or, perhaps, from
the still warmer bed. The so-called
Romeo, or toilet slipper, is much to be
preferred. Warm, dry feet add greatly
to ones comfort and happiness, and at
tention to these details will prevent
many head cold.-New York Times.
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STATE OF OHIO, gTTY OF TOLEDO, ls

STATE OF UH1o, CrTY OF TOLEDO,
LUCAS COUNTY,
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he Is the
senior partner of the firm Of =. ]. Cheney d
Co. doing business in the City Of Toledo.
County and State aforesaid, and that said firm
case Of catarrh that cannot be cured BY the
use of Halls Catarrh Cure:
FRANZ j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed IN my
presence, this 9th day Of December, A. D., .s66.
isa4I ". ~ n.,.-, n,,,,.
&~' N0LQfN IlDttc.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
Of the system. Send for testimonials, free.
F.J. CHENEY q Co., Toledo, o.
~ Sold by Druggists, 75c.
AN epidemic VI cholera is. raging in the
East Inuiea
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Throughout the States west OF the
Mississippi River there are evidences OF
improvement in mining, lumber small
manufacturing, and IN agricultural pur.
suits.
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The mourning of the English royal
ladies is SO simple that it has excited
comment from foreigners who have seen
them. There is an absence OF crape,a and
long floating wells of thin net are worn
by the Princesses.
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"htn TrnNeNu8
Whether on pleasure bent or business, take
on every trip bottle otSyrup Of Fig% as It
acts most pleasantly and effectively on the
kidneys, liver and bowels, preventing fevers,
sale in 80 cents an l 81 bottles by all leading
druroists-
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August.
Flower

"What is August Flower for ~
As easily answered as asked. 1t is
for Dyspepsia. 1t is special rem
edy for the Stomach and Liver
Nothing more than this. We believe
August Flower cures Dyspepsia.
We know it will. We have reasons
for knowing it. To-day it has an
honored place in every town and
country store, possesses one OF the
largest manufacturing plants in the
country, and sells everywhere. The
reason is simple. 1t does one thing,
and doesitright. Itcures dyspepsia9
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UNCLE SANS NAVY.
FIGHTING VESSELS OF 1912 AND
OF 1892.
Jack Tar, Once Perfectly at Home in
the Rigging, Ia Now Gunner on
Deck-The Independence
and the Baltimore.

HERE has been a
great change in the
laws of marine war
fare which necessi-
tates a charge in
naval construction,
maneuvering, gun
merry, ry,navigation and
even seamanship,
and here, says a cor
respondent of the
Atlanta COnstitu-
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1R. Branham, editor Christian Index, At
lanta. Ga. writes: =" ! have used Bradycrotine
with unfailing, prompt, decided relief for head
ache All druggists fifty cents.
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Pink Pills for Pale People, has been effected
since last September, 1891. So it is beyond
q doubt evident that his recovery Is wholly
due to the use of these famous pills which
have been found to have made such remark
able cures in thi' and other cases.
MIR. QUAINT placed in the hands OF the re-
porter his card Of admission to Roosevelt
Hospital. which is here reproduced in fur
ther confirmation of Statements
aER,Es " u
ROOSEVELT HOSPITAL.
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Mondays. Wednesdays and Fridays
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He0a6 CV
disease-Dr. Pierce's Golden Med
ical Discovery. In a way, that yos
can understand, too, by purifying
the blood. When you're weak,
dull and lsnguid, or when blotches
and ..uptions appear-that's The
time to take it, no matter what tho
season. It's easier to prevent than
to have to cure. 49,
For all diseases caused by tot.
pid liver or impure blood. Dyspep-
STA, Bilionsness, Scrofulous, Skin, or
Scalp Diseases - even Consumption
(or Lung scrofula) J, in its earlier
stages, the discovery" is the only
remedy that's guaranteed II Il
doesn't benefit or cure, you have
your money back.
You pay only for the good you
get.
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The proprietors of DR.. Sage's Ca
tarrh Remedy lose $500 if yoa're
not cured of Catarrh. They prom.
ise to pay you that if they can't
cure you. What do you lose BY
trying it? Is there anything 70
risk. except your Catarrh
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Chestnut culture is recommended in
Pennsylvania.
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THE progress of science in medicine has pro-
celebrated Beecham's PILLS. 3 cents box.
II afflicted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac Thomp-
ron isiEye- Druggists sell at 2oc.per bottle
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AN epidemic Vt cholera is-raging in the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-04-02
PERSONAL.

SENATOR JoHx B. GoRDoS will stop over In
Atlanta day or two the early part OF next
week on his way to the reunion Of tho conted-
crate veterans at Neg Orleans
MIS-. J. BOYD HoADLY Of Morristown. Pa, is a
direct descendant of John Alden, so that she
had four ancestors in the l0i who formed the
select society on the maytoWer.
OSCAR WILDE has written a long letter TO
Labouchere telling him that one OF the chief
pains Of his life Is that he was not named John
He THINKS John as a name is just too lovely Tor
anything.
The famous HArgreave pearl earrings, the
theft of which landed Mrs. Osborne In prison,
were sold by London auction house on Mon
day and brought 1850 CsS, soo),"the purchaser
being unnamed.
TEE year 1870 which gave birth to Wait
whitman, was one of the years Of great bah
ies." Queen Victoria, John Ruskin, Charles
Kingsley. j. 6. Holland. Cyrus w. Field, and
Julia Ward Howe are or were among the celeb
rites who first saw the lightin that year.
joins BURNS, the socialist democrat to whom
all strikers in the old coantry naturally look
for guidance has been q h1sfneer OF the London
county council for three years. He is only b3
and gives his occupationa as 'SwOrkinRengneer. -
Mr.. Burns has stalwarU shoulders and thick
short brown beard t.-.-s..-sT g
SEEAfeR GoRMAN has been confined to his resi-
dence for the past weeK by a severe cold and a
stubborn attack Of lun1baeo OHe was a sufferer
from the gripla last erFandi it was feared that
he would have another eucouuter with that
dreaded disease. His physician has ordered
him 70 Old Point, Va, for rest.
GREAT REGRET is Ielt in Washington over the
approaching transfer Of DIR. Won Mumm, score
tary Of the German legation in that city, to
another post Of duty. During the absence Of
Count D'Arco Valley, and after that official
death for time Mr.. Won Mumm was charge
d'affaires. He is exceedingly popular in society
at the capital.
IT IS announced in London that Sir Edward
William Watkin, rs years old, is about to marry
Mrs Ingram. 80 years old. Mrs. Ingram is the
widow of the founder Of the Illustrated Lon
don Ners, and is wealthy, Sir Edwards first
wife died four years as O. He is pamphleteer
Of considerable note, and some forty years ago
he published book about his trip through the
United States and Canada, He has sat in par
lament aimee 1874 for Hythe. and has held good
political offices. His eldest son, 46 years old,
an ex-member of parliament, is said to be OPP
posed to.the match. ~.
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The Outcome of a Discussion.

"so far as an concerned" observed the
man In the macintosh, ~ believe in crena-
ton"
Just as Iief;be reduced to 9 handful Of ashes.
put in an urn, set on the mantelpiece and
labeled, would youg" inquired the man with hts
feet on the table.
Certainly. What difference would It make
to mei When am done with my body I'm
done with It, The sooner It is reduced to its
original elements the better. Think of the hor-
rible-"
but consider what is due TO the living" in.
terrupted the man IN the slouoh hat. IF you
are Indifferent as TO what becomes of your
WORKOUT hulk it may be your friends are not. =
my friends are mostly persons OF sense.
don't think they would be opposed to any dis
position might choose TO make OF my own eff
fects. and certainly have right to consider
my body my own"
Science, common sense and the public vel
fare, and every consideration OF duty TO pos
terity," remarked the man with the cigar,
point to cremation as inevitable. 1t is as sure
TO come some day as"
"Gentlemen," broke In a man who had been
standing by the stove, says the Chicago Trib'
lLne, II can't keep silent any longer! II you
have no regard for the body that has been the
outrage all the feelings Of those who have! Don't
fly in the face of sacred usage. Would you
have our cemeteries turned into cornhelds,
brick yards or bowling wildernesses? In the
name Of all that ia hallowed, tender and time
honored, do not, beg OF you, gentlemen, do
not encourage an idea as horrible and revolving
as that Of cremation"
"Who is her" inquired the man in the mack
intosh, after the last speaker had gone out.
Don't you know him?" said the man with
his feet on the table That's Clearinghouse,
the tombstone manufacturer"
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Florida and the Fair.

There Is no doubt that Florida will have
an exhibit at the Chicago fair. and It will
be very creditable one The people of that
state are making an extraordinary effort to
raise money for it and they are meeting
with gratifying success. The amount they
want is 5000, 900. Mr.. Flagler. who is 30
largely Interested in st. Augustine, has sub
scribsd S2) .Oo0 and 1t is understood that
there are other rich men who will make
liberal contri butions. All over the state
the people are collecting money In various
ways. Within two or three months enough
will be collected to justify those who have
the state exhibit in charge TO begin making
collection OF such articles as they may
need.
Florida had conspicuous place at the
centennial exposition and also at the great
fair at New Orleans. The advertisement
she got at those two expeditions has done
her a vast amount Of good. 1t has brought
her immigrants Of the best and most desir-
able class, and 1t has added immensely TO
her wealth. 1t is only natural. therefore,
that she should make a great effort to have
conspicuous place at the Columbian fair.
Florida is fully awake TO the Importance
of advertising. She knows how we'll 1t
pays. She has been benefited by means Of
fairs to far greater extent than is gen
orally known. She has never admitted for
moment the possibility Of not having an
exhibit az Chicago. 1t is certain that she
will be prepared. when the fair opens, to
show the world how great and varied her
resources are.
But what progress is Georgia making in
raising money for an exhioitI Does she
propose to do nothing in this matter while
Florida is showing so much enterprise with
respect to ita She is great deal richer than
Florida and she would get as much benefit
from an exhibit, but for some reason she is
not meeting With as much success in raisin z
an exhibit fund. She will have to do much
better than she is doing at present il she has
an exhibit that is at all creditable.
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BRIGHT BITS.

HUNoRY HIGGINS Which would you druther
| be-deaf and dumb or blind?
Weary Watkns-If it's all the same to you.
1 druther git arslyzed.-IndtdrGDolis Jour
nal.
MISS SEvvENs-I don't know whether I'll take
those shoes or not
Salesman-They can be sent by mail
Miss Sevvens-Can they? Then I'll take them.
Puck.
WHEAT luck did you have while you were out
"The worst in the world It's very strange
that the birds never fly where snoot.-TeDos
SUtin0s.
do YoU KNOW" said Gus de Jay, I've lost
my ha'hti'
~ton, that 1t Is your heart and not your head. "
Washington Star.
Mr.. GRuMPs-what's that queer odor. Smells
like burning I've.
Mrs. GrGmps-Don't know. I haven't put
anything in the fire except some Of your old love
letters,-Neio York Weekly
Tom MOVES Wonder what's the matter with
Bender; he looks as glum as an owl, and yet 1
hear he made $4,000 in Mo. P. last week.
Jim Bulem-I know; he told me this morning
that his wife had three dressmakers in the house
this week--Fuck.
MISS FUssANFEATHER-My enlargement to Mr..
Bacon is off, and all ask is that he forgets
me.
Mr.. Crimsonbeak-That is easily accom-
plished. Allow him to borrow dollar from
you Yonkers Statesman.
more outrageous proceedings In China, " said
| Mr.. Bjoues reading aloud from his paper.
81 should say 3d." replied his wife. six
pieces broken already out of that new dinner
| set you gave me at Christmas. It's the hired
girls that make all the trouble with china.-Buf-
| fdLo Express
THE class In meteorology at the University of
| Texas was up for examination
Has the mean temperature fallen off during
the past three centuries?" asked Prof. Shore.
Student-I can't remember anything that hap
pened so far back. only entered the university
| last year.-TerdS Siftin0s
| 81 THOUGHT you advertised that you were
selling out at cost prace?' growled the customer,
throwing down the required shilling for pack
| age Of note paper.
| Yes, sir, replied the stationer, briskly.
| That's right We referred to postage stamps.
| Want any g"--Pedrson'S Weekly.
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"The Obstinate Thing. .

Lately the little sons Of the Emperor of Ger
many were shown the mysteries Of chapeau-
caque, or crush hat, says the Manchester
(Eng) Times. Shortly atterward, in the ante
room of their father, they found a tall hat, and
Immediately desired to test their skill in shut
tlngit up. Being an ordinary hat and without
the claque mechanism, it naturally refused to
shut. AT last one little prince, growing impa-
tent said to his brother: sit it, Fritzchen -
Fritz obeyed; there followed a loud crack and a
rear of laughter from the authors
OF the mischief. The emperor sent out to ask
the cause of the disturbance Pointing to the
smashed hat, the 1young crown prince replied,
with a military salute: THE obstinate thing
wouldn't shut at first, but among us we man
aged to make 1t change its mind" The wrecked
hat was replaced by a new one, which the
owner will doubtless keep as souvenir of a
very amusing episode in the life Of his country S
future head,
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He Did Not Plead Further.

IF you were "a jury, Clare" said the en-
barrassed lawyer lin the Chicago Tribune e,
hesitatingly, II could plead my cause with
more self possession. In the courts of-er-of
love don't think stack up as a first-elass ad-
vocate -
Perhaps you have not had az extensive
practice in such courts. William" suggested
the maiden, softly.
That's it exactly, Clara" eagerly rejoined
the young man, moving his chair little nearer.
I'm green hand at this business. But if
could feel sure the jury"
Meaning me?"
''Yes-wasn't prejudiced against the advo
cate"
Meaning you?
Eyes. Why. then, I might"
What kind of jury are you considering
me, William?' she asked with eyes downcast
''A-h'm-pett jury, Of course. You couldn't
be a grand Jury, you know, darl-"
''Why not?"
Because We don't try cases before grand
jures"
II think. William" said the young girl, blush
ing, 81 would rather for this occasion be con
sidered grand jury"
"Why?"
'Because"-and she hid her face somewhere
in the vicinity Of his coat colar-"I have found
o true BillP'
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An Ideal Juryman.

great many stories are attributed to Gen
Tom Bennett but this is a true one and illus
trates his ready wit, says the Indianapolis
Journal He was on the bench as mayor OF
the city Of Richmond in the trial of q liquor
case The witnesses could not remember any
thing, the place. the man who sold the liquor
or the kind OF liquor. 1t was evidently case
Of collision, and Mayor Bennett became little
impatient. He finally took witness from the
state attorney and questioned him himself.
Where was the liquor bought" he asked
Couldn't say, your honor, " was the reply
"What kind of liquor was it,"
Don't know, yer honor"
"Do you know whether it was liquor or nots'
The question was put little tartly.
feet blank"
''Stand aside then" said Gen, Bennett; I'VE
may want you for juror"
The defendant was dismissed by the disgusted
court.