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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-01-16

Cycling is one of the amusements at
the National Institute for the Blind in
France. A species of home trainer is
used, the wheels of which are so ar
ranged that the actual speed is indicat-
ed on q dial, so that races are held,
md some of the inmates have estab-
Iished records. The machines also give
audible signals at various speeds.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-01-16

The principal reason why the Roths-
childs do not want war is because both
their principal and interest depend
upon peace. Still, it may be matter
Of principle as we'll as of principal.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-01-16
Casualties,

At Hennessy, Okla, while washing,
Mrs. Deloss Nelson's clothing took fire
and before the flames could be eX-
tinguished she was fatally burned.
An electric car on the Lindell rail
way at st. Louis ran into a carriage
at Twenty-seventh street and Wash
ington avenue and severely injured
four Of it's occupants.
A freight on the Louisville & Nash
vile road plunged through an open
draw on the bridge spanning the river
Rigolets in Louisiana. Three white
tramps were killed and brakeman
was also hurt.
While thirty men were engaged ia
eXcavating under two-StOry stone
building, owned and occupied by G. D.
Bennington at Winterset, Iowa, the
west wall caved in and the men, hear
ing the crash, made good their escape.
The British tank steamer Wndfow-
er, Capt. Stonewall, which sailed from
Philadelphia Dec. il for Rouen,
France, with a cargo of crude oil in
bulk valued at $50, 653 and manned by
crew Of thirty men, is believed to
have blown up or foundered at sea.
The British, steamship Massasoit,
which arrived at New York from
Swansea, reported that a vessel in dis
tress was sighted. Four men were
seen on her deck which had evidently
been wave swept. Owing to the storm
the Massasoit was unable to send as
sistance. During the night the vessel
disappeared. Her name was appar-
emily the Eagle OF Chester.
Public school building No. 9, at In
dianapolis, caught fire an hour before
noon from an over heated furnace pipe
under the floor. The principal notified
the teachers in the several rooms to
answer the bell for drill, and as the
bell tapped the children fell into line
and were marched out of the building
in perfect order. The fire department.
extinguished the blaze with little loss.
John Robinson, captain at headquar-
ters, was badly injured while going to
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-01-16

The unparalleled Mayor Pingree of
Detroit has won his fight for three
railways in the city. But he is still
unsatisfied. He now demands that the
roads attach transfer privileges to the
three cent tickets.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-01-16

Germany's new census returns TWEEN
g-eight. cities with a population of
kver 100000. The city Of Hamburg
has 622,745 inhabitants. Munich and
Leipsic are running a close race, the
Former having reached 100000 and
leading Leipsic by 1854. The German
critics are ambitious, and have learn
cd the American wrinkle Of annexing
Euburbs.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-01-16
Medical Institute ASSIGN.

Minneapolis, Jan. 1j.-The Minneap
oils Medical and Surgical institute, OF
which DR.. William D. Lawrence is the
chief promoter. made voluntary as
signment for the benefit Of its credi-
tors to-day to James v. McHugh. The
deed is signed by w. D. Lawrence.
president, and 81. NJ. Lawrence, secre-
tary. William D. Lawrence, the pres
1dent, has also made personal assign
ment to the same assignee, including
oil his property
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-01-16
Nearly. a Million

Minneapolis, Jan. 15.-An inventory
OF the estate of r. B. Langdon. filed
in probate court, places the value Of
the real estate at $22O,O25, stocks in
banks, etc, $346,S9O; bonds, $63, 500:
bills receivable etc. $63966: cash on
hand. $31,5O5.97. The total estate pro-
bated here valued at 1895, 1877 20, ex-
elusive Of a large number of holdings
in Wisconsin.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-01-16

American-born Chinese are citizens.
Sosdecides Judge Morrow of San Fran
cisco. The case goes to the United
States supreme court for final settle
ment. There have been other similar
decisions, but they have never been
appealed to the higher court.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-01-16

Senior de LONE, the Spanish minister
at Washington, insists that even il
Cuba were given independence she
would not be able to govern herself
If Spain has faith in that theory it is
strange that she doesn't give Cuba "a
chance to prove her incapacity. $
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-01-16
UNDER ARREST.
William Craig, of the Duluth Water
Company, in Custody.

William Craig, of the Duluth Water
Company, in Custody
Duluth, Jan. 15.--This forenoon the
gland jury discovered that the conduct
of William Craig, manager of the Du-
luth Gas and Water company, was
against the law, and indicted him. He
was promptly arrested A bench war
rant was issued at the same time for
some other person, presumably for
some director Of the company. The
Indictment against Craig is for man
slaughter in the second degree: He
is charged with causing by his culpa-
BILE negligence the death Of Henry w.
Smith, boy twenty years old, who
died on Dec. 81. Young Smith was the
son Of Jacob Smith, whose younger
son, died from the same cause the next
day
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-01-16
Topper Mend. His. cah,n..

Ottawa, Ont, Jan. 15.-After several
days OF. negotiating the dissensions IN
the ranks Of the government have been
for the time patched up. It is an
nounced tonight that Sir Charles T11p.
per, ST., Canadian high commissioner
to Great Britain, has entered the
cabinet and all the boiling ministers
except young Topper have been taken
back. 80, 80 ! =
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-01-16

A clause in the constitution of Ven
azuela declares the territory Of the re-
public to be inalienable. This fact
ldisposes of the suggestion that the re-
gion in dispute can be given up for a
bride.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-01-16

The COOPERATIVE Wholesale Socie-
ty, Limited of London, have no fewer
than 240 employees engaged in clerical
work in a single apartment 1856 feet
long by 60 broad. The sales of the
concern amount to considerably over
$5O,OOO,OOO.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-01-16

1t has been ascertained that the
Alaska boundary dispute can really
amount to nothing, as the difference
between the lines run by the engineers
of the two governments is only six
feet and seven inches. Let us be gen
erous and make a present Of the dis
puted territory to John Bull
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-01-16
Probnbly Flew Too IIip.h

Columbus, Ohio. Jan. 15.-An ex-
animation Of the accounts Of the Fifth
avenue Savings bank which suspended
Mst Saturday shows they are short
about $4,000. John Field has been
appointed receiver. Cashier John A.
N,ght has assigned all his property to
the bank. hight promises to make ar
explanation to the directors of the
bank who refuse in the intrim to make
any charges. -,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-01-16
Three Americans Arrested

London, Jan. 14.-The Cape Town
correspondent of the Pail Mall Gazette
cables that; the persons arrested by the
Beers at johannesburg include the fol-
lowing additional Americans: P. j.
King, Capt. Mein. and Charles Butler.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-01-16

1t is a French paper that says the
United States is commercially a great
and powerful rival for all Europe COM
bined. This is ahead Of time, but
Americans will try to live up to it
within the next century. ...
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-01-16
To Join the Ir.n go.

Hennessey, Okla, Jan. 15.-Lee M.
Cray, one Of the promoters OF the
town OF S. Hl='ennessey and for two years
county attorney OF Kingfsher county
has been missing for ten days. To-day
word was received from New Orleans
stating that he had sailed for Cuba to
Join the insurgents forces.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-01-16

Manitoba persists in it's refusal to al
low it's school system to be managed
in Ottawa and London. The objection
strikes parent on this side Of the
boundary line as one entitled to re.
spect.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-01-16
PITH OF THE NEWS.
EVENTS OF THE PAST WEEK IN A
CONDENSED FORM.

a General Resume of the Most Inns
portnnt News OF the Week, From
all Parts of the Globe, boiled
Down ana Arranged In Con-
venient Form for Rapid Per-
usnl by Busy People.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-01-16
To Keep From Freer,.e

1ankton, S. D., Jan. 15.-Within the
past Weeks20O citizens of Boyd county.
Nebra whose families were suffer
ing from cold, invaded the fort Randall
military reservation and cut all the
timber. The custodian of the garrison
telegraphs that they will probably de-
stroy and carry off the buildings With
in a day or two. : :,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-01-16

Prof. John Bach McNIaster has given
boom to the University of Pennsylva-
MIA by endorsing the presidents Ven
ezuelan message and declaring that
"the Monroe doctrine was not for 1928
but for all time," and that ''it is appli-
cable to the state of things in which
we live at the present day. -
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-01-16
Helped to Nominate Itnco1,

New York, Jan. 15.-J. Soils Ritter
land, a lawyer, one of the founders of
the local Republican organization died
at the age Of fifty-seven years. Mr..
Rltterband was one of the delegates
to the national convention in which
Lincoln was nominated for the presi.
dency.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-01-16

To ascend Mont Blanc costs at least
$50 per person, for by the law of the
Commune of Chamouni, each stranger
is obliged to have two guides and a
porter.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-01-16
Senator GEORGE. sn..a. 4.

Jackson, Miss, Jan. 15.-The Joint
Democratic caucus met TODAY and
took two ballots for United States
senator to succeed Senator George. the
last resulting as follows Money. ia:
Lowry, ~; Allen, 80 1-2; Hooker.
"a r.; McLaurin, 8; Yerger, /. Neces.
isary to a choice So. s..
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-01-16
The d. 6N Get. p...+

=. y T. "cts a 6OOSt.
washington, Jan. 15.-The commits
sioner of Indian affairs has made a
favorable report upon Representative
Fletcher's blu granting the Brainerd
& Northern railroad the right of way
through the Leech Lake Indian res,
ervation.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-01-16
BolIn secure. R.t1.

Omaha, Jan. 15.-Ex City Treasurer
Bolln was released from jail to-day,
having secured bonds in the sum Of
$4,000. His alleged shortage is In
the neighborhood OF $4,000, which
his bondsmen say they will pay.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-01-16
Greenway EIectedl

Winnipeg, Man., ian. 15.-Premier
Grcel.way has been elected without on
position 'ssI Mountain Preston, his oppo-
nent, retiring this morning. 1
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-01-16
supply COMPANY ASSIGN,

San Antonio, Tex, Jan. 15.-The
San Aontonio Builders Supply COM
pany assigned to-day. Liabilities
$4,000; assets $S7, 900.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-01-16
GOLFERS OF THE STATE. &


= HSy zAre# Enr1cneU by PenaIt1eA ON
State Land Payments.
The annexed table shows the amount Of
penalty paid to the state on the delinquent
interest payments on school and other
state lands. The interest is payable yearly
In advance and becomes due on June 1
each year Six days after the payment be-
comes due a penalty of u per cent per
annum attaches, and the figures in the
each county ri 49,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-01-16
Indictment. nt.cn..aa

st. Louis, Jan. 15.-The seven In
dictments against Michael Forestel
/ charging him with embezzling the
city's funds were dismissed to-day.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-01-16
R. @. DUNN, Publisher.

Never before in quarter Of a cen
fury have the inhabitants of Orange,
Sullivan and Delaware counties suf-
fered from the grasshopper plague as
now.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-01-16
Work OF q Firebnr

Shamokin, Pa, Jan. 15.-Fire which
is believed to be Of incendiary origin
destroyed property and stock valued
at $4,000 early today.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-01-16
College Rnrned

y Los Angeles, Gala, Jan. 14.-Oc-
cidental college was burned TO-DAY.
Loss $4,000; Insurance, $1,000.
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-02-28
~hen Baby was sick, wo gave her Castoria.
When she was q Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castorta.
whsn she had Children. she gave them CassorsA

There isn't a family in Nebraska that
can afford to do without a good general.
paper during this year 1896. The semi
Weekly state Journal, published at Lin.
coin, is the paper that most thoroughly
suits the needs Of Nebraskans, because
it is edited especially for Nebraskans,
and in addition to all the stirring ma.
tional and foreign events, it prints more
state news than any other paper and
gets it to readers from two to five days
earlier than the old fashioned weekly.
The Washington bureau of
The Journal will be an especially import
ant feature this great news making year
OF 1896. The Journals foreign service
will come into great play during the
war scares and Journal readers will get
all the news When you take a paper
take the best you can get for your
money, and in Nebraska this means the
Semi. Weekly State Journal. You get
loi papers n year FOR sl.00, which makes
it almost as good as a daily. Always
recollect, you get two papers week, one
on Tuesday and one on Friday. The
Journal is Offering s2yo in cash prizes to
agents, besides liberal cash commissions,
1t will pay you to get up n club.
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-02-28
Real Estate Transfers

For the week ending February 81, 1896,
furnished by the Fort Abstract Co.
Alice Il Trimble and husband to
Elephar G Pussy, lots II and
Is, block 8, Vance's LIST add to
Guide Rock, wd.. 500 90
@ kphler and wife to II Gund,
trustee, W. sci and e2 sw4 25
10; lots | and ., blk |, Rob-
rer's add to Blue Hill; und Is
lot 8, blk IA, and lot 13, blk lG,
Blue Till; all blk &, Hoovcr's
. add to Blue Hill, wd ........ . 90
Anna II Roseucrans to VIM II
R%osencrans, W. sci Bill. wd 90
CT II Co to Charles b
Rodgers, So SEA 3 3 10, deed. 2iO 90
Maids + Reeves to John p Haas
lots . and 6 blk 10, Smith a.
Moores add to Red Cloud,
deed. ....... I M
United States TO Geo S Heaton
So swI, % liz, PATENT.
W S Wolf ane wife to G T. Fac.
rett, und 4 SO Il 30 40, wd.. 1000 90
John TJessen and wife to Chris.
tiana A b a Jensen, und 4sw
y 9112, wd 22i 90
aNhA' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . h. NENDi O1
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-02-28
WEATHER FORECASTS.
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Red Cloud Chief.
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The Red Cloud chief., 1896-02-28
Ilsawncc.

Will R,lahan started to Omaha will
his fat cattle lat Sunday. He will
VISIT relatives in Iowa a few days be.
fore returning,
Rev. Elwell is holding protracted
meetings at Fairview.
j NJ, DAVIS has put up a grist mil
for custom.
&. NJ. W>cof il building a house
on the White farm where he will farm
this ear.
Ed Baker will move to a farm nea
Smith Centre.
Elder Case he ID quarterly meeting
at "omer las, Saturday and Sunday.
Chas. Cooper aud Johule Devliu
are going to the east part Of this state
soon. WANDERER.
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-02-28

Sick stomach means sick man Tor wo
man.
Why not be well9
Sick stomach comes from poor food
poor nourishmcn'; means poor health
poor comfort. Shaker Digestive CorfaI
means health and n we'll stomach.
Ii we could examine our stomach We
would understand why it is that SO littl.
will put it ont Of order.
But, unless we are doctors, we never
see our stomach. We only feed il. We
would feel it less il we took Shaker Di.
gestive Cordial.
Shaker Digsstiye Cordial makes your
stomach digest all the nourishing food
you eat, relieves all the symptoms of in.
digestion, acts as a tonic anG soon makes
you we'll and strong again.
The more you take, the less you will
feel Of your stomach.
At druggists. Trial bottle 10 cent.
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-02-28
SCHOOL ITEMS,

Editress, Miss Mamie Weideman.
Reporlerrs. Leannc,te Dilly.
' Mary Games.
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-02-28

GRAND Island. Neb., Feb. ). 1896.

'hAND Island, NED, zen. -, 1870.
Our books are now open for contracts
and will remain 50 until the 18th OF
April Saturday unless the required
acreage shall be made up previous to
that date. No contracts will be accent.
cd from any other tban parties purpos-
ing to give the crop the best Of atten.
ton, and who either own or rent desir.
able land adapted to the growth OF the
sugar beet. Not less than three.acre
contracts VIII be accepted. Blank con-
tracts can be seen by applying to A.
Schaefer, Red Cloud, Neb.
OXNARD BEET SUGAR Co,
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-02-28

Four tardies Monday morning; a bat
beginning.
The Physiology class took a final OK,
animation Friday p. m.
Robt. Mitchell taught the ith room il
the lower ward Monday p. m.
Rev, Huckleberry visited the high
school Tuesday.
H. H. Pond was a pleasant caller in
high room Tuesday p. m.
Miss McClelland read a story TO the
pupils Thursday a. m. 1t was appre
ciated very much.
Inc Caesar class now %recites during
the opening exercises in the morning.
Mrs DR.. Emigh was a pleasant visitor
IN tho high room Tuesday p. m.
Miss McClelland adopted the follow.
ing plans That each pupil contribute
two cents for the purpose o. buying a
paper and "A magazine for the use of
zach pupil of the high ,lroom. Which
paper aud magazine they will take has
not yet been decided.
Miss CARRIER did not teach Thursday
on account Of sickness.
Norman Morrison was a visitor in the
high room Wednesday.
The 9th grade is now taking up book.
Keeping. Ail.are very interested in the
new study.
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-02-28
Ts The Farming Public.

To any and all persons paying THE
CHIEF Sl,lO for one years subscription:
we will send the NEBRASKA AND
KANSAS FARMER one year FREE;
this will include our regular premium
besides. THE FARMER will be An excel.
lent medium for the farmers Of the
country, and one that will be full of in.
'erestIng articles on the farm and all
matters pertaining thereto. This offer
will be good until April !, 1896, or we
viii send it TO any Of TuE CHIEF sub
scribers who will hand US Zoe during
the dates mentioned. This is a special
offer and will not hold good after date
expires. Come in at once aud leave your
name.
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-02-28

WANTED-A reliable lady or gentle
man TO distributed samples and make II
house. to. house canvass for our Vegeta.
BILE Toilet Soaps. $40 to S75 a month
easily made. Address Crofis Il Reed,
$40 to $50 Austin Avenue, Chicago, IL.
sim
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-02-28
Heart Disease Cured
BY DR.. Miles Heart Cure.

Painting. Weak or Hungry Spells, Irrcgu-
lar or Intermittent Pulse, Fluttering or Pal
pitation. Choking Sensation, Shortncss of
Breath, Swelling OF Feet and Ankles, are
symptoms OF a diseased or Weak Heart,
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-02-28
Term EecpOr Dist. -.

Term began December 2, 1898,
ends Fe6 ~, 1896. Number enrolled
males IA, females 10, total "a. Aver.
age attendance males H., females 8,
total ~ Number of visitors !
Those who ranked hi. hest in their
respective grades were Alvin d # .
Ella Dagger, Norilla Parson, Geo.
kindscher and Ira Parson.
JOHN. VI. GARNER, Teacher
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-02-28

Solve me n liver regulator and / can
r regulate the world,' said y genius. The
d ruggist handed him a bottle of DeWitt's
Little Early Risers, the famous little pills
q L. Getting.
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-02-28

The republican central committee for
the city Of Red Cloud are hereby called
TO meet at the Argus Office on tho eve.
ming Of March 2, 1896, at 1880 p. IN.
r.. b. FULToN, Chm.
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-02-28
A Coco Farm for sale.

Four miles north west OF Red Cloua,
containing lG0 acres. Terms reasonable,
Apply to Mrs. Jas. Kirkwood, Fairfax,
Atchison county, Mo. 45.Gm
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-02-28

f f Burr We Webster county. Judg.
ment for plaintiff for s25.
Henry Allis vs. Caroline Newhouse,
dismissed ut plaintiffs cost.
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-02-28

One Minnie Cough Cure touches the
right spot. II also touches it at the right
time If You take it when you have a
cough or cold? Then don't cough. CT
Getting.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-12-16
rrmpRpAscr NEWS AND NOTES.

Virginia has just enacted q law making It
misdemeanor to sell intoxicants to any stu
dents OF an educational institution In that
State. g. ~ -. r.. * H.. - -. - 80
Sir, Leonard Tiliey said it Is not good
craftsmanship for Canada to spend $40, ,000.-
600 in liquors and collect revenue OF s9,-
coo, 900.
The Fronch Academy Of Medicine recently
adopted resolutions declaring that the drink
evil has become permanent danger, attack
ing .'the very life ard force of the country"
and laying stress on the fact that even the
purest alcohol sis always and fundamentally
O poison" w.
The liquor traffic constantly foils organized
Iabor's efforts at characterization OF the con-
dition Of the working people. The great
curse Of organized labor is the saloon. ,
So-called "kind-hearted" people who show
the warmth OF their affections by forcing
upon their friends, particularly young men,
intoxicating drinks, are pest to the COM
munity.
Tho Melbourne Sportsman Is res 2onsible
for the statement that "drunk and incapable"
was the charge brought against five hundred
children under ten years of age In Christian
London for one year. ..... -.
movement has begun against the Pull
man and Wagner cars to prevent them from
selling beer and spirits while In service.
Is claimed that on some trains the service
tho same as second-class saloon, and 4
source Of much complaint to many traee
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-12-16

!. six fcur-inch rapid fire guns protected
by srmor shields and sponsors; two
six-pounder rapid FIRE guns on the
bridge deck; four six-pounder rapid
fire guns on the superstructure deck
and two e.pounder rapid fire guns,
which are mounted in the military top
aloft.y e..
z 'sYou couldn't put another big gun
aboard her." said a naval officer, eff
you tried. She actually bristies with
modern fighting guns. But won't she
roll in heavy sea way"
4. There are two big turrets on the
main deck, one aft and one forward,
and both can he revolved easily by
hydraulic power, so that rapid fire
can be maintained in almost any direc-
ton. The turrets known as the Hitch
born turrets, make it possible to raise
the guns to height of ten feet six
inches above the water line. These
turrets do not project down through
the deck as DO those in the Miantono-
mah; but the lower part, or barbette,
is secured to tho deck, forming a
watertight wall around the base of the
turrst to height of s.! feet above the
deck. The upper part of the turret
containing the guns is made to re-
volve above this barbette just re-
ferred to, and has inclined sides
which make it appear something like
O gigantic rivet head. Both the upper