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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24

noIe IN the center to give ready access to
the nane ana insure an esuable ignition.
,ts VI d, H =, All naval guns the powder
charge rs made mp OF four cartridges. but
owing TO the extraordinary weight OF the
ilo-ton gun charge 600 pounds) it is divided
into eight cartridges. each weighing 40
POUNDS. To load the gun IL is neCessaf-, 10
bring ii TO its extreme eleyation-that il,
the muZZle Is pointed upward as far as II
can be on the mount. and these opera tons
follow: i. Unlock and unsc-ew the hreech
block. :. Withdraw the breech block 3.
Traverse breech block to enc side. l. Place
the loading tray in the gun. 3 Swab on.
the gun. s. Ram home. or put into place
Place and ram home the second half charge.
g. Withdraw the loading tray. 10. Replace
the breech screw. IL. Screw up and lock
The gun is then ready TO be sighted by
the captain of the turret from his coming
tower. 1t IS fired by electricity. The gun
can be loaded and fired within two ana a
half minutes. The projectile used in the
gun. when ships or forts are attacked.
weighs 1850 pounds. or only 200 pounds less
than ton. and il leaves the muzzle with
a velocity of 2l05 feet a second and has q
destructive energy equal to 1896 foot-tons-
When tested before mounting on the sans
pareil three years ago, the shot tore its
way through specially manufactured steel
armor ~ inches thick. and yet the armor
belt of the Victoria ranged from 10 10 Is
inches in thickness only. In ADDITION TO the
70 inches thickness OF steel the shot went
through inches Of iron fastened in a
heavy wrought-iron. frame. 20 feet OF oak
baulks. feet Of granite blocks. il feet OF
concrete and feet OF brick. In other
words. IL went through 81 Is feet OF a wall
unique in history for combination OF width
and variety and strength OF materials. The
cost OF one firing of this gun was $500 for
the powder and 5000 for the proiectile and
fuses, and after seventy-five rounds there
would be the cost OF the gun 20 add, name
ly. 100000.
In firing the gun against a body OF men
or fotilla of boats il is intended to use
shrapnel. a drum-like cylinder OF steel. in
closing $500 four-ounce bullets. As soon as
the shrapnel bursts the bullets 60 flying on,
the spinning OF the she'll caused by the
rffied grooves of the gun spreading them
out over a large area. When shell is used
it is charged with powder, which causes il
70 explode and scatter its pieces with great
dQSf
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24
Her observation-disclosures.

Mr.. Wickwire-I don't know whether
ought to tell you, but 1 won 800 from
Briggs last night playing poker.
Mrs. Wickwire-Oh, how nice. Now you
can afford to get me that new dress.
Mr.. Wickwire-What an unreasonable
woman you are. 1 shall do nothing of the
kind. 1t ought to be satisfaction enough
to you to know that Mrs. Briggs won't be
able to have a new dress.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24

TO realize the greatness OF Indiana's con-
tribution to the cause Of liberty.
The subject Is one which should be agi-
tated afresh in every veteran organization
at once, because the men who cen give
pages Of valuable information will soon
pass away, and with them the recollections
which are Of the highest value to the peo-
pie of the State when the deeds and devo-
ton which make States great are consid-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24

oficiah and military machine. out OF all
proportion to the needs and resources OF
that country. This is necessary as a men,
Der Of the triple alliance, which has no
other purpose than TO hold France and
Russia in check. If Italy had n republican
form Of government like that under which
France is prospecting so marvelously, fewer
of her people would be compelled to seek
other lands to earn their bread and disturb
the Industrial aouilihriIIn1
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24

An old inhabitant, who is also an observ-
ant one. predicts that within the next month
or two this country will see a series of great
religious revivals. He says that a protract-
ed period OF hard times is almost sure to
be accompanied by n religious revival The
supposed explanation is that when people
are prosperous they do not give much
thought to religion. but misfortune makes
them thoughtful and serious.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24

The civilized people OF Hawaii have val
liable Christmas gift in the failure of Mr.
Cleveland's plan to restore the monarchy
and place on the throne half-civilized and
corrupt Queen.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24
How He Controlled Them.

Visitor-How beautifully still the children
sit while you talk to them.
Sunday School Observation-Disclosures, I've
got them pretty well trained. I told them
right at the start that every time 1 caught
a boy squirming around in his seat while
was making a speech 1 would talk ten min
lane
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24

or the 2S07l branches OF the Young Peo-
Pies Christian Endeavor in the world. a.
growth OF the organization three years ago
led many to fear that 1t would suffer an
early decline. but the facts do not justify
such an apprehension.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24

It was OF little consequence whether
Mr.. MacVeagh was confirmed or not, but
it is OF the first importance to this State
that the vacancy IN the Supreme Court
should be filled
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24

The expenditures OF the government now
exceed it's revenues s6.OOO.OOO a month. which
is at the rate of $72.OOO.OOO a year. The DEM
ocratIc party proposes to provide for its
prospective deficit by passing a tariff bill
which will make n further reduction in the
revenue OF at least s6O.OOOOOo. Great finan-
efarfur-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24
Far from the Madding Crowd.

WASHINGTON star.
Mike" said Flooding Pete as he kicked
himself loose from the hay in the COM
Portable NOW which served temporarily as
a lodging house. what's desc anarcy mugs
trowin dinnymite an things fur, anyhow -
Cause dey're agin de way sussiety is
bein' run" replied Meanderng Mike
We'll. / don't take much account OF sus-
siety meself But / kin imagine some fell
ler's gittin a heap OF satisfaction out OF
tringin' a bomb at Ward McAllister."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24

Chicago will submit to most anything
provided it will show that it's population is
over two millions. but when the rather su-
perfluous Stead declares that it's unem-
even numbers
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24

The Attorney-gener of Illinois has de-
cided that the records OF building associa-
tons in that State must be kept in English
but there can be no objection to such asso-
languages
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24

The fact that the earnings OF the Penn
syIvania railway lines east OF Pittsburg
were $4,000 less during November this
1892 tells the story OF the decline of bust
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24

So many people besides Secretary Car
isle realize the force of the statement of
Col. Fred d. Grant that "a surplus is cas-
Ter to handle than a deficiency that one
wonders that some one had not made the
remark earlier
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24

The person who looks over fifty or sixty
papers this season OF the year is led to sus-
pect that large part of the people in this
country are descendants OF New England
or connected with such descendants by
MARRIAGE
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24

1t is not OF so much account that c. p.
Huntington is twenty millions poorer now
than at the first OF the year as that three
millions OF worlSingmen are losing every
day the wages which makes the difference
between comfort and prfvation
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24

The gentleman at the New England din
ner who said that 1.-The pilgrim fathers
stood for the right OF individual judgment.
but limited the right to themselves stated
the case exactly; burt they developed with
the new country.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24
Competent.
Puck.

Penn Inkley-I think l shall try nay hand
at magazine poetry.
Faber-Do you think YOU are capable?
You know magazines require something
more than rhyme
Penn Inkley tically)-Capablei
Why, it's Just In my line. I've been run
ming the puzzle department OF our paper for
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24

There is a good deal OF wisdom In the
suggestion OF General Harrison that people
would do well to devote less time to ex-
toIling ancestry and more to looking for
the well-befng of posterity
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24

Conservative estimates of the number of
workingmen out of work in New York city
place it at 100000 and growing from day to
day. A meeting of bankers, brokers', mer-
chants and professional men has been held,
and a large citizens committee appointed
to assist iii raising and distributing funds
for the relief of the distressed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24

The city clerk Of Fall River. Mass, has
refused an increase of salary voted him be-
cause OF the state Of the finances" He is
regarded as a remarkable person.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24

The Grand Army of the Republic in Med
ford, Mass, has started out to present
picture OF Washington to every public
school in the town to the end that patriot
ism may be taught
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24

In 1892 the States of Massachusetts. New
York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio,
Iowa and Maryland cast 2.149.3S5 Democratic
votes, and in 1895 they cast 1,741,223. In 1892
the aggregate Republican majority I'm these
seven States was 52626. while IN 1893 II was
s12.111. These figures represent great
change In puhlic sentiment.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24

II seems scarcely necessary 10 make any
comment upon the statement made by the
charity committee. OF which Mr. John II.
Holiday Is chairman. further than TO re-
itsr.ts IT'S declaration that its purpose and
design q 20 Cooperate with the Hanna
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24
BUBBLES IN THE AIR.
slightly Inconsistent.

He preached an eloquent sermon
On Christmas peace and good Will,
Then next day took his shotgun
And went out in the fields to kill.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24

Dramatic incidents sometimes occur dur
ing trials in criminal courts. Three such
happened in as many different trials during
the last week. In this city Miss Annie Wag-
ner. the defendant in a murder trial which
Is exciting much interest. tainted dead
away and caused an adjournment Of the
court. In the case of the alleged swindler
Howard, on trial in the United States
Court at Jackson, Tenn. a juryman was
taken suddenly sick, requiring a suspension
of the trial for a whole day, and in the
Meyer murder case. in New York, a Juror
became violently insane. The last case in
the others, for it compels a new trial from
he beginning. The law does not permit a
man to be twice put in jeopardy for the
same offense, and if once tried and acquit-
ted he can never be tried again But a
mistrial is trial If. at any stage of a
trial, even after the evidence is all in and
the case is being argued. juror be taken
too sick to proceed be disabled by accident
or become insane, the trial must stop and
a new one be had. In the Meyer case the
prosecuting officers are of opinion that a
change of venue will have to be ordered,
as it will be impossible, in their Judgment
to secure another jury in New York coun-
ty. The case will be called again in jan
uary. when it may be transferred to the
Court of General Sessions. An effort will
be made then to secure a jury, and if it
fail, as is expected. the case will be trans
ferred to another and probably a distant
county. In that event the expenses must
still be borne by New York county.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24

The closing of the st. Nicholas Bank in
New York, does not seem to have inter-
fered materially with the observance Of
Christmas throughout the country. ST.
Nicholas never puts all his money in one
Iop
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24
Incompetent to Answe,

would you rather steal than starve?"
asked the social philosopher.
"Er-I can't say" replied the railroad
magnate. 81 haven't tried the starving
mart
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24
Tint Is Why.

Pittsburg Observation-Disclosures.
81 wonder why IL Il called the height or
fashion, said Mrs. Snaggs.
ITO correspond With the attitude OF me
cost, no doubt" replied her husband
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24

The promptness with which commercial
country have assumed the responsibility Of
raising money and distributing aid to the
unemployed must prove novel spectacle
to people in Europe. who have either ac-
customed themselves TO the presence of
helpless poverty or have adopted systems
of public relief which must be extended to
American people are not accustomed to a
constant army Of suffering poor. In our
large cities there has always been linn
tied quantity of pauperism. but it has been
in no sense a burden. and has been due to
incapacity rather than lack OF employment
For the first time in generation have the
with widespread distress. Consequently,
with promptness and method which speak
volumes for the good feeling Of those who
are able to render assistance. the work of
relief has been taken up and carried on,
and so taken up and carried on to cause
the least humiliation TO the dependent. In
being prosecuted and the large amounts of
money which men and women are contrib
uting to the curtaiment of their own ex-
penditures. how Infamous are those dema-
gogues who are. at this time. calling upon
labor to array itself against capital.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24
THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL
TWELVEPAGES

Even Santa Claus appears to be doing a
sort OF secondhand business this year.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24

1t would not be surprising to hear OF
revolution i'm Italy any day. y country
rich in natural advantages. with people
schooled in frugality. with a large revenue
from visitors. it is now staggering under
a weight of~direct taxation which bears
heavily upon the people. Already the deputy
that the island will pay more taxes.
This taxation is imposed to keep uo n vast
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24

looks just like Sherman. but / never saw
him with boiled shirt on
Pray. though the gift you ask for
May never comfort your fears.
May never repay your pleading
Yet pray, and with hopeful tears!
An answer-not that you long for.
But diviner, Will come some day;
Your eyes are too dim 10 see il,
Yet strive and wait and pray,
Adelaide Proctor
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-24

Ex-senator Palmer. of Michigan. says in
a published interview, that he is out OF
politics and that he would not accept any
office except one that would enable him to
advance the three things which lie nearest
his heart, namely To advance the cause
of women in their battle for their rights.
to enlarge the scope of the work of the So
ciety for the Prevention OF Cruelty TO Ami
mails, and to secure good roads. These are
unselfsh and philanthropic ambitions.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-10-12
COUNTY oFFICEI.s.
T7oun and County Nems.

VIII Richardson went to the fair last
Friday.
Mrs. VIM. Gates, ST., Of Beetown is
quite sick.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wright ST, are a
gain at the fair.
See Miss Barbara Schloesser's new
advertisement.
PHOTOGRAPHER Longdor got home
from Chicago Tuesday.
MIR. Samuel Barstow has been quite
sick since he came from the fair.
Geo. Goldsmith of the Boscobel Dial
made us a pleasant call last week.
Mrs. Spencer has moved into her cosy
new home near the NJ. E. Church.
When times are dull and sales are
slow, Just advertise and make things
go.
Mrs. Jacob Smith died Tuesday at
her home in Little Grant after a long
illness.
Co. Treasurer Harshberger is in his
office again, looking little thin after
his sickness.
holland has won the first prize in
fine paintings. Let us make our bow
to the Dutch.
Louis Copp, of Little Grant. who has
been very sick for the past two weeks,
is some better.
For want Of space On obituary Of
Rev. Valentine Bo IN remains over
till next week.
Abner Alden, an OLD resident of this
county died Saturday at Goodell Ia.
aged 93 years.
Read SIT the new advertisement in
the Herald this week There Is money
in them for you.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-10-12
Leader.

Since the first introduction, Electric
Bitters has gained rapidly in popular
favor, until now it is clearly in the lead
among pure medical tonics and altera-
tiYes- containing nothing which permits
its use as q beverage or intoyicant, it IS
recognized as tha best and purest
medicine for all ailments Of the Stom-
acb, Liver, or Kidneys. 1t will cure
Sick Headache, Indigestion, Constipa-
ton, and drive Malaria from the sys-
tenn. Satisfaction guaranteed with each
bottle or the money will be refunded.
Price. only SOC per bottle. Sold by
j i. Bennett
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-10-12

LANCASTER LoDsE A. F. "a. M.meet first and
third Saturdayin each month at p. m. in their
Hal in the Showalter building.
GRANT CHAPTER. ROYAL ARCH MAsoNs. Reg
Mar convocation second aud fourth Tuesday OF
each month at S. p, m. in their Hail In the
Shwoalter building.
STAR of the West Encampment No. Il meet
the Is and 81 Mondays in each month, at ;o0
D m. odd Fellows Hall.
MIssrssrpPI VALLEY LOPEZ i. Q OF. Meets
every Wednesday At 7't0p m. II ODD Fellows
Hall Maple street.
Campof /. o. @. F. meets lst and Sd Monday
in each month. at 80 p. N. in Odd Fellows
Hail. Maple street.
Honnung Lodge. meets every Friday. at ( '3O
D. nj in odd Fellows Hall, Maple street
FIDELITY Lopez 40. L. W. Meet first and
third Mondays OF each month IN knapp 8
Block, at 1880 p. m,
SYLVAN CAMP. NJ. W. OF A. Meets 1st and Sd
fridays Of each month in Bakers Block az
1880, p m.
Tow Cox PosT, No. 1872, G. A. r. Meets every
second and fourth Saturday nights OF each month
in Bakers Block.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-10-12
Church Directory.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURoH. Corner Madison
ana Cherry streets. p L, Mason, pastor SER
vices at 1920 a. m and 1880 p. m. Sabbath
school at - m Prayer meeting Thursday at
1850 y m This church is maintained by the
rented-pew system, but the seats are free IN the
evening and everybody is cordially welcomed al
every service.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-10-12

EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Corner Jefferson and
Walnut Steets. Rev, B. T. Bensted in charge
Sunday Seryices-Morning Prayer 10. 80 a, N ;
dav IN Month. Sunday school at II Nj. Evening
Prayer and address Wednesdays and Fridays at
40 p. NJ.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-10-12

ARE YOU MADE miserable by In
digestion, Constipation, Dizziness, Loss
Of Appetite, Yellow Skim Shilohs'
Eitalizer is q positive cure.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-10-12

a FIRST GLAsSsORGAN with Book
and Stool for sale cheap, at Miss Flor
euce Cashman's, over Stone Drug
Store. Please call and examine before
buying. INST BE- soid
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-10-12
Hy meneal: Graham Marshall

MaIrei: At the residence Of the
bri degroom in North Lancaster. Oct
4. by the Rev Geo. E. Plant, Mir.
Henry Graham to Miss Jane Marshal
At about 10. A N. The guests began to
arrive, and were entertained in very
pleasant manner with various kinds of
sports until 1850 A. NJ. when they
were summoned into the parlor to wit
ness the nuptials. The bridal party &C
com panied ty Mr. Frank Marshal and
Mis-; Mary Graham took their places
between the folds of drapeIy, and IN
derneath beautiful floral horseshoe,
when they stood and answered to the
marriage vows. after which they were
introduced to the company as MIR. and
Mrs. Graham. After the ceremony,
the guests repaired to the dining room
and partook Of most bounteous repast.
The afternoon and evening were passed
very pleasantly, and all retired from
the scene Of festiYitv feeling that they
had had most enjoyable time. Be
sides the many substantial tokens of re-
gard and esteem the guests were most
cordial and sincere in the wishes for a
long and prosperous life that were
showereG upon the young couple Mr.
Graham is a well-to-do farmer Of Lam
caster and enjoys the highest respect of
all who know him The bride Is a
young lady of refinement and bears a
most excellent reputation in every re-
spect and Henry is to be congratulated
upon mis- success in persuading her TO
share life with him. Among those who
wish Mr.. and Mrs Graham the most
gratifying and prosperity in all their
life plans there are none who dc so more
heartily than the Herald Below is a
list Of the presents with the names of
the donors who left them as remom-
ORANGES.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-10-12

Fall and Winter Opening Pattern
hats and bonnets. Please take notice.
our opening will take place from Oct.
II to IA inclusive, at which time we will
be ready to show tho finest line Of
French and Domestic pattern hats and
bonnets ever shown ID Lancaster.
Ladies, you are hereby kindly invited
TO inspect our goods
Yours respectfully,
Misses Coyle & Wilhelm.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-10-12

BAPTIST CHURCH Madison Street. Sabbath
chool every sunday at ll.45 q. m. Prayer meet
ne Wednesday evening at Z 30 O'Clock.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-10-12

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner Mon
rop and cherry streets. Rev II. D. Smith, pastor j.,
Services 1920 a. M and 80 p. m. Sunday. Sab
bath school at 9.l5 a. m. Prayer meeting Thurs
day at Z. 30 y. m. Epworth League at 6.3O sunday
evening.