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The San Francisco call., 1896-04-27

Immediately begins its overflow, and should
that great mass of 10000 tons dead weight
have come down on an insecure bed, beams
and plates which fit to each other with the
nicely OF a watch's makeup would have
been ruined beyond repair. With only
few inches to spare on each side of the
bilges and under the keel the greatest care
must be exercised regarding depth of
water and the momentum of the great
mass as 1t is moved toward the dock
gates.
The stone basin is 500 feet long, lis feet
wide at the top and 60 feet at the bottom,
while the Oregon is SO feet inches in
beam and as she stands draws about %
feet of water. 1t was calculated that there
would be almost q feet of water at high
tide in the dock.
At 10 O'Clock the Oregon, silent, white
and ghostly in the bright moonlight, ar
rived off Hunters Point. Under her quar-
ter were the two tugs holding her tightly
against the still flooding tide. Ahead OF
the majestic craft were the tugs Redmond
and Rockaway standing motionless in the
smooth water.
The big caisson had been removed,
X,
everything was ready for the rush in when
the water was at rest. On the pier-head
the dock superintendent was watching in
tently the passing current and from time
to time testing its flow by throwing chips
out into the stream.
a large number of people came down to
see the battle-ship come in to the dock
that was few sizes too small for her.
Captain George Harvey of the Mer-
chants Tug Company stood on the for
ward turret over the two monster 13-inch
rifles and directed the two tugs. From
time to time could be heard his shrill
whistle as he jockeyed his great team for
the start
SUPERINTENDENT Dickie of the Union Iron
Works was stationed in the extreme for
ward part of the bow waiting for the ves-
sells to cease their drift. The other tugs
took their places between the dock and
ship.
Presently the floating bits of wood
thrown in the water stood stationary and
Captain Harvey whistled "go ahead"
The stern of the battle-ship had swung
toward the south, and Captain Shaw of
the Redmond was directed to push the
craft back into posit ion.
The Redmond pressed her nose again st
the Hercules, which was on that side of
the ship, and though she made the beams
OF her sister tug groan, her strong engine
slowly jammed the Oregon around until
the shield on her stem faced the dock
Then the procession drew slowly in toward
the gate.
Different currents threw her first one
way then the other. but the tugs backing.
stopping and going ahead kept her point
ing ever toward the center of the basin and
soon her forefoot was in the threshold.
Would she go in? was the question each
one asked himself. The men on shore
watched the tide-gauge and those on the
battle-ship watched her course
AS she drew IN, SO accurately had she
been navigated that her smooth white
fanks never touched the temporary
wooden tenders, though there was only
about five or six inches to spare on each
side.
AS the space became too narrow for
their entrance with the Oregon, the Her.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-27

cules and Monarch let go. and the splendid
battle-ship glided majestically into the
basin, and the gate was closed behind her.
To-day the great pumps will draw the
water from under her and she will settle
down on the blocks which will be ad-
justed to nicety to catch her ponderous
weight.
Then she will be cleaned and prepared
for her trial trip and will prove her metal
In speed. The test of the great thirteen
inch guns and their sisters will come only
when war sends them barking over the
deep
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-27
THE DRYDOCK|NG
OF THE OREGON,
How the Great Battle-Ship
Was Handled at Hunt
ers Point.
CAPT. HARVEY'S SKILL.
Went In on the Instant of Slack
Water at Extreme High
Tide.
ONLY a FEW INCHES FREE
The Tugs Monarch and Hercules
Pushed the Mammoth Hull Safely
Through the Gates.
ONLY A FEW INCHES FREE

With two redstack tugs, the Monarch
and Hercules, to work her along, the big
battle-ship Oregon last night slipped into
Hunters Point stone drydock and the
falling tide grounded her gently in the
chocks.
1t was ticklish bit of work, for if the
ebb had caught her. on the dock sill her
steel back would have broken like a pipe
stem. The tide in that locality, when it
reaches its highest point, does not stand
the usual sixty or seventy minutes, but
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-27
The Trap shooters.

The Alta Gun Clab held its opening in ami
mate target shoot of the season yesterday at
the Seven Mile House In the principal match
the conditions were 25 blue rocks, known
traps, unknown angles. The annexed scores
were made: L. Holden II, JOS Dwyer Is, p
Sweeney Is, ]. Noonan 16, ]. j. Noonan 16,
+. Dwyer, IA, f. Walpert IL, Ben Shulken 10,
D. Wilson a. T. DoWney g.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-27
CUTICURA
SOAP

II IL so because it strikes at the cause of most
complexional designations, viz: the Cloqged
Irritafed, Lyaaned. or O0eraoorked PORE.
Suggestion: After cycling, golf, tennis, riding,
or athletics, bath with CUTIcURA Soar is most
soothing, cooling, and refreshing, preventing
chatting, redness, and roughness of the skin sooth-
ing Inflammation, and when followed by gentle
anointing with CrTIcuRA (oin;ment), proves bene-
fcial in relieving tired, lame. strained muscles
Sold thrcughou. the world. Price, CrTrcuRA Soc;
Soar. 25c-; REsoLvEET, 50c and 81. POTTER DRuo
AND CRgy. CORP. Sole Props., Boston
R"Hov 70 Obtain Brilliant Complexion" free.
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tions be invited to participate with US at tn
demonstration, as the benefcence and charita-
BILE spirit of the honored cad knew no limita-
ton of nation or creed, but showed his belief
in the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood
OF man.
Before adjournment the committee ap-
pointed Louis Cohn of Occidental Lodge a
grand trustee in place of Benjamin Harris,
chosen to fill the vacancy caused by the
resignation of Julius Platseck.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-27
NEW TO-DAY.
LADIES
WITH
RED FACES

And oily, greasy compilations, or subject TO
isshes, pimples, blackheads, yellow or mothy
akin, will be gratified to learn that the purest,
sweetest, and most effective skin purifier
AID beautifer yet compounded is
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-27
Summer Supplies ::

Magic Ice Cream Freezers, 'The Flyer
Window Screens Hygienic and Alaska
Refrigerators, Telescope Baskets all sizes,
Ball Nozzle Lawn Sprinkler, Extra quality
garden hose.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-27

Dew will not form on some colors.
While yellow board will be covered with
dew, red or black one beside it will be
perfectly dry.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-27
NEW ro.pAY-DRY GOODS.
NEW SILKS!

We are now exhibiting some very attrac-
tive NOVELTIES in SILKS specially suited
for the present season. Ladies will upon
inspection find our styles the choicest and
our prices beyond competition
Fancy Plaid Taffetas,
New styles and coorings.
New Checked Taffetas
(summer silks).
Black and White Checked Tai
fetaS, Small, medium and large checks
Persian Taffetas,
New designs and coIorlngs
Broche Dresden Taffetas,
New styles
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TIE PALLET pENWIPER.

row ribbon matching the flowers is tied
through the thumb hole to hold the
leaves together. The black leaves should
be trifle smaller than the felt, and the
edges should be buttonhole stitched with
black Asiatic twisted embroidery silk
5000.
The she'll penwiper is made with
small clam shells or small round shells
from the seashore for covers. If clam
shells are used, the dark outside must be
removed by boiling and scraping. The
white surface thus exposed may then be
polished and flower or tiny landscape
painted thereon. Using one Of the shells
for pattern, cut several black leaves
and finish the edges as before mention
ed Bore hole through the shells near
the hinge and tie leaves and the covers
together with ribbon.
For the book penwiper, cut two
pasteboards two by three inches Lay
them side by side, with half an inch
space between, on piece Of tan color
satin. Cut the satin, leaving half an
inch margin Outline on one half of the
bdllu tuc NOIub n rIleuu LII IeSu,
using Asiato outline embroidery 200O
Lay the pasteboards on the satin and
turn the margin down, sticking it in
place with mucilage. Cut piece Of
cambria half inch smaller than this
double cover and paste it over the in
side of the pasteboards, thus covering
the edges Of the satin. Prepare leaves as
before, fold inside of the cover, punch
two holes at the back edge of the paste
boards, and with tape needle draw a
thread Of black Asiatic couching silk
through tLem and tie in a bowknot ON
the front side of the book.
A cute penwiper for the little folks is
made with three inch doll for foun-
dation. Procure tin cover from a snuff
can or the metal end from a paper gun
she'll, fill it with melted lead and be-
fore it hardens stand the dolls feet in it.
This will enable her to stand up. Cover
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-03-05
Most Dangerous Reef on English oc

Most Dangerous Reef on English Coast.
The Manacles rocks, situated about
midway between Falmouth Roadsted
and the Lizard point, are considered the
most dangerous point ON our English
coast. These rocks cover considerable
space and extend seaward about three
miles from the coast. At low water
their bold and sharp spurs, jutting out
of the sea, are to be seen stretching right
across the natural direction for ship to
take in making for Falmouth. Thor
oughly TO appreciate the danger for Ves-
sells here, one has only to take up po-
sition ON a bold headland overlooking
this wide expanse Of sea, when these
rocks can be seen at low water covering
an immense tract of ground, over which
vessels are continually passing up and
down at high water.
Every winter, and sometimes in the
summer months, fearful wrecks take
place on these rocks, attended with con-
siderable loss of life. These disasters
take place at night, when it is probable
that the men in charge of ship are un-
certain Of their position. There is a
large bell placed between two and three
miles out at sea 10 warn vessels Of dan
ger. But during stormy and windy
night it must surely be most difficult to
catch the sound of this bell. particular
ly so II the wind carries the sound away
from the ship passing these rocks. Lon
don Standard.
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Fried Bananas.

Cut the bananas in halves lengthwise.
Then prepare batter by mixing 4
ounces of we'll sifted and dried 2our
with the yolks of 2 raw eggs and ta-
blespoonful of sweet oil, adding suf-
ficiency Of cold water->-about half q
tumbler--to make it n moist smooth
paste. Whip the whites of the eggs,
with pinch of salt, until quite stiff.
Add these to the batter. Then dip the
bananas, each piece separately, into the
batter, and fry in beef suet, or butter,
until delicate brown. Sprinkle the
fritters with sugar, which has been very
slightly favored with few drops OF
lsmon juice. Dish on a napkin and
serve very hot
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Maoaroni and Cheese.

Take 2 ounces Of macaroni, break it
Into pieces about one inch in length, and
boil it in plenty of salted boiling water
until tender. If the macaroni is fairly
new, it will boil in half an hour; if
old, it will take from three-quarters to
one hour. When done, strain it and put
aside Melt half an ounce Of butter in q
saucepan. remove from the fire, and stir
smoothly in quarter Of an ounce Of
-four, add teacupful of milk, return to
the fire, and stir until it thickens and
is smooth, add half teaspoonful Of
made mustard, a good pinch Of cayenne
and quarter of teaspoonful of salt.
Boil well and remove from the fire, and
add the macaroni and one ounce Of
grated cheese, turn into buttered soup
plate, and sprinkle over half an ounce
of grated cheese. Place before the fire to
brown, OF in the oven for ten minutes.
Serve hot, with small triangles of toast
forming border round the dish.
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Household Hints.

What is known in the stores as "in-
Simultaneous tapioca" will take the place
of the ordinary kind and may be used
without soaking,
Patent leather shoes and boots are
best cleaned with little sweet oil ON a
soft rag after wiping off any dust
A soft cloth wet in alcohol is excel
lent for wiping off French plate glass
and mirrors.
A redhot iron will soften old putty SC
that il can be easily removed.
Use salt and water TO clean willow
furniture, applying ii with brush and
rubbing dry.
For dinner sweetmeat large, fresh
dates are now used. Cut them oTen on
one side and remove the pit and put q
blanoksd almond in its place
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-03-05
NEW DRESS SKIRTS.

Three Of These Are Described For the As
sIstanco of Amateur Dressmakers.
From Paris, whence most smart
things emanate, it is learned that the
godet skirt this year will be differentiat-
ed from that of the past by each breadth
having bias and straight side instead
of being sloped up at either edge. These
examples are selected for considera-
tion. First a useful, all round pattern
for every day wear. with a wide shaped
front width and narrow back, seam
running up the center Of the latter and
the fullness at the top laid in two single
fat box plaits.
With a 80 inch material, lay this pat
tern on the width way Of the stuff, open
ing the latter for the purpose, and care
fully pressing ont the fold otherwise,
the only way is to place the fold Of the
material down center front, and join
selvedge to selvedge until the required
width is achieved. This method answers
admirably with 22 inch striped silk.
In the double box plated back you
have a resuscitated fancy, and one that
rings welcome change from the ubiq-
uitous triple arrangement Of godet or
plat.
AS plaid and checked materials are
already putting in something more than
tentative appearance, some directions
for arranging a skirt Of these will be
welcomed by many. As the majority of
both skirts and bodices appear to be on
the cross way Of the material, that
method has been selected for description,
and at the same time gives another ex-
cellent pattern, which might almost be
described as merely the reverse Of the
last model. That means you have again
a skirt in two pieces, only here the mar
row breadth comes to the front and is
united to wide umbrella back. AL
though it is possible for an average fig
ure to get this skirt out of a 46 inch
material, used width way, and without
the join permitted by some workers at
the edge of one of the wide backs, still
52 inch cuts to much better advantage,
as the pieces can be dovetailed moro
closely. Each individual portion of this
skirt has to be worked out by itself, TAX
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ing the front as q guide for the check.
To get the latter on the cross, in the
first instance open the material to its
full width, and fold over one corner,
gauging the angle required by the front
skirt pattern and taking care at the
same time to carry this center fold down
the middle Of a continuous line Of
checks. Now use the other portion of the
pattern for the right side, laying this ON
the material in such fashion that the
side joining the front width matches,
or very nearly so, the broken checks Of
the shaped front width, the left side
being worked out in similar manner.
At the back the checks have of necessity
to take care Of themselves, but the folds
there should hide any little discrepan-
cies which may arise. Checks and
stripes, indeed all patterned materials,
are something Of an extravaganza, as
the designing Of the pattern, in the first
instance, and its application, in the Sec
ond, mean both time and money. In con-
clusion the advisability is urged Of lay
ing a selvedge of the foundation silk or
linen to the front edge of the back
breadths, as this helps to support the
bias seam.
Now for our third and last model,
which is of novel construction, with
folds ON either hip, while the front
breadth Just plaits over sufficiently
either side to suggest the idea of box
plat. 1t Is capital skirt for silk bro
cade or thin materials.
There are several ways Of modelling
this skirt, but none equals pattern in
five pieces, using for each godet sep,
arate breadth Of silk. BY this method
alone is it possible to insure the straight
ness Of the material running down the
center of each fold, and unless this is &c
the chances are great that the entire
skirt will have lopsided appearance
1t is not Of an excessive width at the
base, although the we'll set out ans
pronounced godets give it very fol
and handsome appearance A band q
elastic about three-quarters Of an incl
wide put some 12 inches from tn
edge holds all in place, while an inter
lining IA inches deep is all sufficien
for front and sides, although up tn
three back godets it might be carried t.
within OF 10 inches Of the waist.
is usual to shape and attach the inter
lining to the lining so that the top edg
Of the former can be caught and held il
position; otherwise this is very apt t
drop and so ruin the,entire symmetry G
the skirt.
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around the doll THE BOOK PENwIPER.
and ga+ner the outside end up at the
left side of the front and fasten it at
tine waist limo, A bit of black silk and
lace fashioned into a surplice waist and
trimmed around the neck and down the
front with the Roman floss and gold
colored baby ribbon sash tied where
the skirt is draped finishes this dainty
pen and INK lady. The foregoing de-
scriptions, with illustrations, appeared
originally in Good Housekeeping.
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PRETTY PENWIPERS.
HOW 10 MAKE THESE USEFUL ARTr
Giles ATTRACTIVE.

A Few Of the Newer Patterns For Max
Ing Fancy Penwipers MinuteIy Described.
Ponwipers For Grown People and PEN
wlpers For Little Folk.
The penwiper is a useful little article,
and there are many ways of making it
attractive of which onlyAa few of the
newest need be mentioned The pallet
penwiper is cut,as the name indicates,
in the shape of an artists pallet. The
outer leaves are of gray felt and the in
ner ones of thin black silk or fine lawn.
On the first cover is embroidered a spray
Of forgetmenots, using Asiatic flo 2030,
2031, and, for the center, cola A mar
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this foot piece
with green vel
vet pasted on.
Hem and gather
a rufhe of black
silk, long enough
to go four times
around the doll
and wide enough
to reach from
her waist to the
green standard.
With gold col
ored Roman floss
work brier stitch
for a border just
above the hem.
Wind the rufde
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-03-05
RrcKLEN,s ARNIcA ,sALYE

BUCKLEN'S ARNICA 'SALVE.
The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises,
sores, ulcers, salt rheusn, fever sores, tetter,
chapped bands, chilblains, corns and all skin
erupii0ns, and positively cures piles or no pay
required. Ii IL guaranteed 10 give perfect sat
isiaction OF money refunded Price 20 cents
per box. For saleb Dnrbin, Wright q Co,
druggists.
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tpai,y except Sunday. FLAG stops Malls.

tDaiy except Sunday. FLAG stops Malls
Lunch. -, 4, .a.
Nos, and carry ParlOr Cars between Cleyel land
and Cincinnati Fare 25 cents between Cleveland
and Columbus, or intermediate stations 80 cents
between Cleveland and Cincinnati, OF lnterme-
diate stations, south of Columbls,
Nos. 3 and 2s carry Vestibuled Sleeping Cars
between Cleveland and CineinDal.
No. "a has Local Vestibuled Sleeper between
Columbus and Cleveland, and can be occupied by
passenger after 80 p. IN. at the west end oil the
Union Station.
No. q has Local yestibuled Sleeper between
CIeveIand and Columbus This Sleeper arrives a,
Columbus a. N. and is SCI at east end Union
Depot. Passengers can occupy '1er berths until
No. rs will stop to let of passengers south Of Mt.
Vernon.
For any information address - NV
Genl Pass. Agt, Cleveland, o.
&C. PARKER, Gent Traffic Mgr.
Indianapolis, Ind,
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Said bonds are TO be Of the denomination of
81 600 each, and shall bear interest at Ithe rate of
per cent per annum, payable semi-annually, and
both principal and interest shall be payable at the
County TIeasuTers Office. in the city of Canton,
Ohio, or in the city of New York. at the option of
the buyer. All bic ders will be required 10 inves
ate the legality of the bonds before the day of
sale and shall satisfy themselves that the bonds
are legally issued in every particular, before bid
ding on said bonds: and as guarantee of good
faith, all bidders will be required to make de:
Canton, Ohio, and shall receive certificate of
deposit therefor, which shall be properly trans
fered 10 the Board of County COmmii sioners be
fore their bid or bids will be accepted or consid
cred.
Bonds must be paid for on the day of sale in
cash on or before O'Clock p, m,
Amy bidder failing 10 take up the bones, as re
quired under this advertisement, on or before 3
o'clock of day of SALE shall forfeit TO the Board Of
County Commissioners his Us 000.O and the bonds
will be awarded 10 the next highest bidder
Said bonds will be issued under authority of an
act of the Legislature, known as Senate Bill NO.
IS, and are Issued for the purpose OF taking up
Outstanding Bridge Bonds in amount of...s .s35, 900
3nilding fund warrgsnts,'",.,~ tiQ'on 49, o
| County ..,,.,. lb0O0
Eeeti0n ......"" 1000
Children's Home ....... 5000
Transcript Of the proceedings and legal papers
can be had upon application TO the County Audi
tor prior TO the day of sale.
The Board reserves the right to reject any OF
all bids rovo,,om
f29Rt-w2t County Auditor
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CARROLLTON DIVISION

An trains daily except Sunday,
Train runs betweee COshOcton and GAINESVILLE
Saturdays only, arriving IN GAINESVILLE 1923 p m
Train runs between Zanesqille and COshOCtOu
MOnCays only, leaving Zanesville4 rs a, m
III. B. STEWART, Tk't Agt., Canton e.
II. A, KENNEDY, Gen. Sup,
y. 4. BRIsGs, Gen, Pass. AEt., Cleveland, .
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JAS. VI. HALL, Gent Pass. ARt.
@~ ~-S00@GO0
THE GLE ELAND TERMINAL AMI
VALLEY RAILROD co.
feet on and after Nov. oath, 1895.
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Castoria.

"Castoria Is an excellent medicine for
children. Mothers have repeatedly told me
Of its good effect upon their children"
DR.. G. c. OsGooD,
Lowell Mass
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-03-05

"Castoria is the best remedy for children
Of which 1 am acquainted. hope the day
is not far distant when mothers will con.
slider the real interest Of their children and
use castoria instead Of the various quaek
nostrums which are destroying their loved
ones, by forcing opium, morphine, soothing
syrup and other hurtfui agents down their
throats, thereby sending them to premature
graves" Or. J. r, KINcHELoE,
Conway Ark
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-03-05

Three Of These Are Described For the As
sIstanco Of Amateur Dressmakers.