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The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-27
TIMING BIG PROJECTlLES.
How Their Initial Velocity Is Calculated
In Tests at SANDY Hook.

How Their Initial Velocity Is Calculated
In Tests at SANDY Hook.
To the lavman one Of the interesting
features in big gun test is the method
by which the initial velocity of the
projectiles is calculated When he hears
that the modern high power guns often
expel u shot at an initial velocity of
1000 feet a second, a rate that if sus-
tanned would mean mile in three sec
onds, he realizes tho difficulty of calcu-
lating the speed. An ordnance officer
must have accurate knowledge Of the
velocity of projectile, that he may pre-
dict its range and penetration and de-
termine the accuracy of the gun. 1t is
comparatively easy matter, however,
with the new instruments to calculate
accurately the initial velocity of pro
jectile, and any one who is fortunate
enough to visit Sandy Hook when big
guns are being tested may sec how it ID
done.
Two open frames are set up $50 feet
apart in front of the gun. Wires are
stretched back and forth across thesq
frames, making screen through which
the shot must pass. The wires in each
screen form complete electric circuit,
which includes also an electric battery
and an electro magnet. The projectile,
after leaving the gun. flies through the
wire in the first screen, interrupting the
circuit and releasing the armature of
the magnet. In space Of time so small
as to be hardly conceivable the projec-
tile has covered the distance between
the two frames and pierced the wire in
the second, interrupting its electric cur
rent and releasing the armature of its
magnet, as in the first case. The inter
val between the drop of these two ar
natures represents the time spent by
the projectile in travelling 100 feet.
This time is indicated by the chrome
graph in the laboratory near by. Wires
run from each screen to the laboratory,
which is fitted up with batteries and
switchboards.
The armature of the first electro mag
net is an iron rod about feet long,
which is suspended vertically. This rod
falls when the second electro magnet is
placed little below the first, and when
it is released it acts as knife, and,
striking the side of the falling rod,
makes slight mark The distance Of
this cut or mark from the end of the rod
indicates the distance through which
the rod has dropped while the projectile
is passing from one screen to another.
This forms the unit for the calculation
of the projectile's velocity in feet per
second. New explosives and high power
guns have increased the initial velocity
Of projectiles wonderfully in the last
few years, Projectiles may be expelled
now with force that will make them
effective at "A range far beyond ordinary
eyesight. New York Sun.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-27
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE.

Whereas George W. McKenney OF Arson in
the County of Somerset and Staie of Maine by
his mortgage deco dated the twenty sixth day
OF January A. ID. 1892 and recorded in Somerset
Registry of Deeds in Book 2l1 page 424, con-
veyed to me, the und ersigned certain lot or
parcel OF land situated in said Arson and
bounded and described as follows to wit: Be-
ginning on the seven mile brook at the south
west corner of land owned formerly by Dan
vile Campbell thence north easterly on the
west line Of said land to the road, thence west
on said road to land formerly occupied BY
Elijah Robbins, thence southerly on said Rob.
bins line and by line Of land formerly owned
by {, r. Walker to a small brook, thence along
said brook to the seven mile brook, thence
along said seven mile brook to the point first
mentioned. Also one-half acre OF land to-
gether with the blacks NTH shop situated on
the north side Of the road and of the land
above described and opposite said land,
meaning the same premises conveyed to said
George w. Mckinney by c, c. Marshall on
August 20. 1873 and recorded in Somerset Reg
istry OF Deeds in book 1888 Page 35; and where
as the condition OF said mortgage has been
broken now therefore, by reason of the breach
OF the conition thereof claim foreclosure oil
said mortgage.
May u, itS
MARY ALLBEE.
3wl9 BY Walton a. Walton her attorneys
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-27
East Fairfield.

Rev. g. w. Hinckley preached IN the
Union church at Canaan village, last
Sunday.
Charles Wheeler, formerly of this
place, arrived here the 18th inst, for a
few weeks visit. He makes it his home
with his son, who lives in Minneapolis,
Mimi.
Mrs. Geo. Staekpole and mother are
visiting in Watervile this week.
Mrs. Harlie Wyman and her sister,
Miss Lila Hoxie, came on the Thursday
Z. NJ train from the south. where they
went last fall. Mrs. Wyman is some
better than when she left here.
Mrs. Josiah Smith of Cornville, is
visiting at Nell Palmer's.
Mrs. Tracy returned to her home from
Portsmouth, n. H., Saturday.
Mr.. Walter Smith Of New York, was
guest Of Rev. G. w. Iinckley, the first
of last week, also DR.. Dunn of Water
Vile.
Mrs. w. b. Blanchard is visiting at
her old home in this place.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-27
THE BEST HAND.
1t Was Held by AN Outsider, and 1t Beat
an Ace Full"

1t Was Held by an Outsider, and 1t Beat
an Ace FULL"
"Say, said the drug clerk to his
friend at the soda water fountain, Il
ran against play last night that made
me think that was the unluckiest man
that ever drew card "
"What was it?" asked the man at the
fountain.
why, had an ace full beat by an
other full. I'll tell you how it hap
pened. You know we have a quiet lit
tie game over here ON Dearborn street
nearly every Saturday night. Well, last
night we got into a five handed game.
There were Julius, a chattel mortgage
man, in whose office we were playing;
real estate man, clerk for bicycle
firm, lawyer and myself Well, it was
a small game cent ante and 90
cent limit. Along about 10 O'Clock l
opened the pot on pair of aces. The
lawyer raised me half dollar, and
julius stood the raise. OF course | had
to stand it too | was the first to draw
cards. I drew three cards. thought l
was pretty lucky when picked up an
ace and pair of tens, making me an
ace full. The lawyer, who had raised
me on three queens, drew down to his
hand and caught pair of sevens, which
made him queen full. Julius asked
for one card and made spade flush
"Well, bet check ON the go, the
lawyer raised me another half dollar,
julius called the raise and raised
back. We raised each other till we got
about 81 in the pot. just then the jani-
tor of the building appeared on the
scene. He had been out attending a
wedding and happened in at this rather
unreasonable hour. He was pretty we'll
loaded with some kind Of Scandinavian
wine. He was good and ugly. 1t was a
great surprise to him to see a game Of
cards going on in the building over
which he had control, and he knew that
if the facts ever came to the ears of the
owner of the building there would be a
janitor looking for job.
Now, what do you suppose that fell
low did? Why, he just walked over to
that table, kicked it over and sent the
cards and chips flying in all directions.
Then he told us to get out, and to do it
quickly; that he would call the police
and have us pinched.
1--WE got out and hunted up small
room in a hotel to continue the game.
When we got settled down again,
made kick for the pot on the last
hand. told the boys that had an ace
full and that there wasn't another full
could beat it. But old julius spoke up
and said: "Oh, yes, there was. Vat do
you link of janitor ull?''-Chicago
Tribune.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-27
How to Proceed.
To Procure a Certificate n . Registercd
Guide Explained.

AS good many letters of inquiry are
being received asking for information,
how to proceed to procure certificate
of registration as registered guide we
would respectfully say that, we have
prepared blank that will give all the
necessary information on which the APP
plication can be and should be made
which will be sent all guides upon appli-
cation. All that is necessary to do is to
send to either of the commissioners for
one of these blanks, fill it out and re-
turn it to the commissioners, when the
application will receive the immediate
attention of the commissioners. Guides
unknown to either of us will be requir-
ed to furnish the recommendation of
reputable citizens who are acquainted
with them.
Some time during June one or more
of the commissioners will be at all the
principal fishing and hunting resorts, of
which notice will be given to enable
guides to apply personally for registra-
ton. Guides need not wait however as
they may become registered by follow
ing the above directions Every indica-
ton points to great season for fishing
and hunting. Game of all kinds winter
ed well and we believe there has been
less poaching than usual. Our lakes
and ponds TEEN with salmon and trout
in greater number than ever before.
We respectfully ask all guides to CO.
operate with us in the great work of
properly protecting the fish and game.
We shall take pleasure in doing all we
can to aid you and to make your bust
ness pleasant and profitable. Let us
work together to make our beloved
State the great hunting and fishing re
sort of the nation as we easily can by
seeing TO it that our fish and our game
are properly protected
Respectfully,
l.. T. CARLETON,
II. o. STANLEY,
CHAs. coax.
Com'rs of inland fisheries and game
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-27

Watervlle Mail: Will wonders never
cease? There is reported to be enough
sentiment in favor of the enforcement
OF the prohibitory law in Bangor to war
rant the formation of local branch Of
the Christian Civic league of Maine and
such a branch will be organized in the
near future. At the time the Maine lea
que was formed in this city a Bangor clergy
man was present and spoke doefully OF
the situation in his own town.. He affirm
ed that both the sinners and the saints
were practically united in closing their
eyes to the evils that followed in the wake
of the unrestricted rum traffic in the city.
Perhaps there has been awakening among
the righteous element since the other
cities of the state have shown SO much
interest in the work of aiding the major
organization. There is no question OF
the need. If any place in Maine needs to
cultivate a greater degree of respect for
the prohibitory law possibly barring
Lewiston-we don't know where it is.
We hope that Bangor branch will increase
and flourish. 1t may prove to be a useful
bit of leaven.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-27
CarratlInk.

Mr.. and Mrs. Lovejoy and daughter of
Moscow, were In town over night Satur-
day night.
James Mcclure went TO Bingham.
Saturday, to meet his sister Mrs. Smith.
Tom Berry went to Bingham, Friday
night, to carry a number of men to the
morning train.
George Baker Is building a new piazza
to his house, which adds much to the
looks of the place. Lewis Martin is do
ing the job.
Frank Hunnewell of Moscow, was in
town Saturday.
Leon Webster bought the ladies bcy-
Gle at the auction sale Friday.
Smith Sanborn took a business trip to
Skowkegan, last week. He intends to
make an addition to his buildings.
Mrs. Sarah Baker aud Mrs. Della
Stewart went to Bingham, shopping last
week.
G. c. Stewart, Dick Morris and Frank
Roberge have gone to Winslow, to work
on the boom.
o. o. Vittum Purchased a fine beef
COW of c. A. Williams recently.
w. II. Morris was in town Sunday.
Mrs. Jonah Williams and son, Frost of
Jackman, have been visiting relatives in
town the past week.
Miss Edith Butler has returned from
Skowhegan, where she has been the pasc
winter.
Albert Webster of Bingham, with Mr..
Wyman of Wnslow, have been scaling
the logs on the landings.
John Pooler is very sick with measles.
He was obliged to come out from Moxie
drive
George Savage and wife of Jackman,
made short stop in town one day last
week.
Mr.. Sam'l Bunker of North Anson,
was in town Friday on business.
S. NJ. Boynton Of Scion, was here Fri
day. He was returning from the Forks,
where he carried Mr.. Chase.
Mrs. Lizzie Powell and their teacher,
Miss Belle Watson went to Bingham,
Friday to visit relatives.
Lawrence Livingston came up from
Bingham, on his wheel Saturday.
Abel Rowell of Scion, went to Pleas
ant Pond fishing with Omar Clark Satur-
day.
Rev. Mr.. Junkins spoke Sunday to a
fair sized audience from the subject,
praise.
Rev. Mr.. Forest of Jackman, had SER
vices at Mr.. Cely Carbin's Sunday morn
ing.
Thomas and Lee Merservey Of Madi
son, came up on their wheels Saturday
and returned Sunday.
One day young gentleman of this
place was walking out with his best girl,
they saw by the side of the road a nice
spring of water. He happened to think
he was thirsty, so he got down on all
fours to drink. A young lady was near
with her camera and his picture was
"took" in not very graceful position
Now David in this latitude, you must
look well to attitude.
Elmore and jonah Spaulding went
down river on raft, Friday.
Charles Ham and Lawyer Jordan of
Bingham, were in town Friday, on bust
ness.
n. 2. Brown bought nice carriage of
Mr.. Chase of Skowhegan, last week.
Sarah Baker and soI went to Scion,
Friday, to attend the anniversary of the
Rebekahs, of which she is member.
Farming is late on account of the cold,
rainy season. Grass Is looking well.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-27
East SkOwhegan.

Farmers in this section are planting
their dry land, and some are nearly
done, while others have done very little
sowing or planting.
H race Eaton finished blowing his Is
acre piece, Saturday, and will plant a
part Of it to sweet corn for the factory.
There are more sick with the measles,
and the prospect looks as though every
family would have them.
The prospect ia fair for good crop of
apples if the weather is favorable anoth-
er week.
Mr.. Sumner Flood of Clinton, has
bought some wool ut Is cents, but most
of farmers want II, aud are quite sure
they will get it.
Quite a number of sheep have died
this spring. Some have lost nearly half
their flock.
Philip Lowell is at work for Herbert
Richardson, and they have done good
job sowing the past week. Phil is a
good truty man on farm always.
A. Il.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-27

Perhaps it might be we'll to say that
when inauguration day falls on Sun
day, the incoming president takes the
oath on Saturday, March B. but is not
formally indicted into Office until Mon
day, March 3. This is done to prevent
lapse in the office, for the outgoing
president has no authority as such after
~ O'Clock, noon, on March 4, whether
that date fall on Sunday or ON any other
day. If, therefore, occasion should arise
between noon on Sunday, March 4, and
noon on Monday, March 3, for the ex-
ercise of the presidential authority, the
incoming president, having taken the
oath of office, would be qualified to per-
form the duty. Such "a case never has
arisen, but it might arise. -Philadel
phia Times.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-27
IN LIBBY PRISON.
How the News of yicksburg and aettys-
burg Wns Received There.

DuTR W hh HtCeihtu
In July, 1863, ended the memorable
siege of Vicksburg and marked also the
battle of Gettysburg. In Libby prison,
where it seemed as though the desper-
ately dark gloom could take no deeper
tinge, group of some 800 huddled to-
gether on the morning of July 6 discuss
ing the situation. Two of their number
had Just been taken out to be shot in re-
taliation for the killing Of some rebels
somewhere. They knew that the Confed
crate forces were marching north and
that terrible battle had been fought
They knew also that Grant was reaching
for Vicksburg, the key to the Missis
sippi. They could hear nothing more,
but feared the worst. About noon of the
9Th Richmond paper smuggled inside
by faithful negro friend confirmed
their worst fears. In startling headlines
they read Meade Defeated at Gettys-
burg, " The Northern Army Fleeing to
the Mountains, Grant Repulsed at
Vicksburg, " 1.-The Campaign Closed In
Disaster. "
The depression caused by this was
awful The poor, emaciated fellows
broke down and cried like babies. They
lost all hope, and one of them has said
since, There was not left in us strength
enough to curse God and die. " While in
this condition later edition of the same
paper was brought in by the same negro
Chaplain McCabe got the paper and
having a stronger voice than the others,
was delegated to read them the later re-
turns. He began at the headlines:
Grant Has Captured VicksburR and
Taken 80, 000 Prisoners.
Meade Defeated Lee at Gettysburg
Taking IA, 900 Prisoners.
The same shadow on the dial marked
the time of the defeat of the rebels at
Gettysburg and the surrender of Vicks-
burg.
The revulsion of feeling was almost
too great to endure The boys went
crazy with icy. They saw the beginning
of the end Chaplain McCabe sprang up
on box and struck up:
Mine eyes have seen the glory Of the coming
of the Lord.
He is tramplng out the vintage where the
grapes Of wrath are stored.
He hath loosed the fatoful lightning u bis ter
rible swift sword.
His truth is marching on3
The way in which the BOO men joined
in on the chorus of GLORY, glory,
glory, halleluiahl" gave evidence that
there was lots of life left i'll them yet
That day and that song made Julia
Ward Howe famous. II her name had
never been knewn before and if she had
never done anything worthy of note
since that one great poem, the expires
sion Of the feryor and zeal and patriot
ism of all the ages since the morning
stars sang together. burned in letters OF
living fire upon the hearts of those pris
on worn singers, will stand as a monu.
ment to her memory until the records
and recollections Of the great rebellion
have crumbled to dust. w Washington
Star
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-27
CORRESPONDENCE.
Brighton.

DR.. II. S. Miller was In town last
Wednesday. He had all the work he
could do in the dental line. His brother
of Fairfield aud DR.. Brown of this town,
who is an old school mate of the Miller
brothers, have been on fishing trip to
Foss pond. They report good time and
lots of fish
A r. Decker has gone to the hospital
at Portland Tor treatment of lame
knee.
H. S. williams of Hartland and J. 4.
Jack If Portland registered at Wesser-
runsett House, Friday.
Bills are out for the annual ball at
Wesserrunsett hall, June b
Mrs. F. o. Turner of Harmony has
engaged Miss Isoa Farrin TO show her
milliner goods in this town.
Linne Foss has pneumonia and has
had to close his school. DR.. Turner
attends him.
Henry Williams and L. G. Salisbury of
Skowhegan registered at the Wesserrun-
sett Sunday.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-27
DAYS TO COME.

A long, grim corridor; a sullen bar
OF light athwart the pavement, where no
feet,
Pale sunshine spreads for dark her winding
sheet
A light not born of noon or placid star
CLOVIS lurid through the gloom, while from
afar
Beats marching OF innumerable feet.
Is this the place where tragic armies meetf
The throb OF terror that presages war;
strain to see then softly on my sight
There falls the vision. manifold they come
White, listless day chained TO ner brother
night;
Their hands are ahackled and their lips are
dumb,
And as they meet the air where each one dies
They turn and smile at me with weary eyes,
Helen Hay in Century.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-27
Literary Notes.

The June number of .Harper's Magazine
will be distinguished by the first install
ment of a new novel by Frank r. Stock
ton, 1.-The Great Stone of Sardis, dealing
in the humorist's most whimsical vein
with events in the twentieth century, in
Guiding submarine expedition to the
North Pole. Among other features will
be the first of two papers on the British
Parliament, " The Celebrities of the
House of Commons" by T. P. O'Connor.
and an instalment OF "The Martian," with
drawings by Du Maurier, one of which
will be given, as it was left, unfinished.
The illustrators will inc ude c. D. Gibson,
Frederic Remington, and F. H. Lungren.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-27
Died Facing the Foe.

On Memorial day, as ON no other day
of the year, our hearts go out to those
who met their fate while the cannon
was booming i'll their ears and rifle bar
rels were hot. Every battle has its story
of heroism. Every veteran today can tell
you of some comrade who was killed
with his face to the foe; of some officer
who, rushing at the head of his men,
entreating them pot to falter, fell, and
in falling did all that he could do for
his country's cause. Selected.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-27
Some Pulp Wood.

A big pulp wood operation is to be
carried on upon the Jerusalem Township,
the present season. The Cumberland
Paper Mill Company have purchased the
stumpage of the owners from the town
ship for ten thousand cords of poplar.
They expect to cut and peel the same
this summer and freight it over the F.
& M, S. r. & M. c. railroad to these
mills at Cumberland Mills. One hun
dred and ten men went through here
last week and more will follow this
week. They expect to have 300 chop
pers at work soon. The peeling must
be finished in about six weeks, as the
bark will not run much longer than that.
1t will take about seven barrow gauge
car loads a day for year to have it in
the mills.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-27
INAUGURATION DAY.
When 1t VIII Fall Upon Sundays and
What Then Happens.

VIVA linen hApptHss
From the year 1917 to the year 20s5
Inauguration day will fall on Sunday
every % years, but i'll changing from
the twentieth century to the twenty
first the 40 year period comes in, and
after 2085 the next inauguration Sun
day will be in 2l25. So, there will be
a 40 year period from PSI to 1921 and
from 1877 to 23l7, but emily 28 year
period from 1878 to 2401 as 23 is not
divisible by 4.
During any century whose number is
divisible by Inauguration day falls on
Sunday times. During any century
whose number is not divisible by 4. it
falls on Sunday only times, From
1000 to 2100, for instance, it will fall
on Sunday times and also from 2400
to 5000, 90 aud "a being divisible by 4,
but from 1900 to 1000, it will fall on
Sunday only 3 times, and so from 2100
to 23o0, 19 and 81 not being diyisiole
by 4. Observe that, i'll speaking of the
number Of a century" we do not mean
the year; 20 is the number of the cen
tury-whieh we divide by 4--and 1000
is the year. Observe, also, that in all
this we are not speaking of the recur-
renee Of thu date, March 4, but of the
particular March 4ths that are inaug-
uration days.
Here is Il table showing how MANY
times Inauguration day falls on each of
the seven days of the week from the
va1r S10 IN tho vaar 1000.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-27

The New York Sun: 1t is reported
from Washington that the Hon. Thomas
Bracket Reed refuses to witch the town
with noble Workmanship because he feels
that he attracts too much attention, and
exhibition is not in his line. A man of Mr.
Reeds celebrity cannot avoid being look
ed at, if there is anybody TO look at him,
whether he go by boat or car, horseback
or afoot. 1t is worth mentioning, how
ever, that when Mr.. Reed is rolling rub
Der he is conspicuous because he is Mr..
Reed and not because of deficient skill or
grace upon the bicycle. There are states
men in Washington whose performances
on the wheel draw notice to them for
different cause. When the Hon. Toe
Cannon is signalled, pedestrians climb
trees and bicyclers dismount in panic and
crave the hospitality of the nearest house.
Mr.. Cannon is brilliant rider but un
certain. The Hon James Schoolcraft
Sherman OF the Oneida Reservation has
tried to run down the White House sever
al times, and although the Hon. William
Eaton Chandler has a machine which is
provided with cowcatcher, his bicycle
excursions continue TO be very spirited
and crowds scatter before him.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-27
Keeninn Memory Green.

The purpose of Memorial day has
widened as the years have passed, and
that anniversary which was once de-
voted solely to keeping green the mem
DRY by adjoining the graves of the ma
tons dead has now come to be recogniz-
ed as sort of national All Souls day,
when gentle and simple, rich and poor,
strew flowers in memory of those that
have gone before. San Francisco Ex-
aminer.