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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-08-20
A GREAT seARChL,oHr.
1t 1s at son Francisco Bay, and II.
1uwincs the Ocesn.

1uwincs the Ocean.
The United States Government has
recently secured the most powerful
electric searchlight In the world, ana
has placed 1t ut the entrance to San
Francisco Bay, to be used in the pro.
lection of our Western outpost In case
Of possible attack.
The light from this great protector
Is conservatively calculated to be equal
to that of not less than 3Ij,OOOOOO can
dies. The distance from which 1t can
be seen Is considerably over 100 miles,
and moving objects can be detected by
Its light alrpost as far as marine glasses
can carry.
Some idea of the size of this search.
light may be gained by the comparison
shown In the illustration. 1t stands
10 feet u inches high to the top of the
drum, and the total weight is about
G.OOO pounds, but SO perfectly Ia 1t
mounted and balanced that u child can
move 1t in any direction. 1t was built
by the General Electric Company of
Schenectady, n. Y.
hC icutCiIuS ulITTOT USnu Is u COT.
cave spherical mirror, five feet in diam.
cter. rejecting parallel beam of light.
Ut was manufactured especially for this
protector. and Is specimen of perfect
optical work. three and one.qunrter
Inches thick at the edges and one-six.
tccrti Of an inch thick in the center.
1t weighs about 500 pounds. The metal
hing In which II Is mounted weighs
about $50 pounds. and the total lens.
ring and cover weigh about 1.GOO
pounds. This great mirror Is mounted
ut one end Of the big drum. the outer
end Of which Is furnished with d door
consisting Of u number of plate glass
strips. Inside the drum and sliding
upon ways arranged on the bottom is
placed the electric arc lamp. the source
Of the light which Is reflected by the
mirror. II 10 entirely automatic and
weighs about 400 pounds. The carbons
used are also made especially for II.
The upper or positive carbon 10 IN
inches In diameter and 22h inches long.
The lower or negative carbon is IN
inches In diameter and Is inches long.
The outer surfaces Of the carbons are
heavily coated with copper. The posi-.
tive carbon ID set little In front Of the
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-08-20

negative. and thus almost all the IN.
tense light Of the incandescent crater
Of the arc II cast upon the reflector.
At the maximum current ut which
this lamp operates II has luminous
intensity Of about 10000 to 100000 can.
dlcs-thc reflected beam q total lumin.
Gus intensity Of about $4,000, 900 can.
dies, an intensity which the eye cannot
appreciate. In looking at the side of
the beam the spectator only dIstin.
guishes stream Of light Of compare.
lively low intensity. but In looking at
the beam directly the effect IL absolute.
ly binding.
For the past two years this great
light has shonc over the waters Of tho
Pacific from the top Of Mount Lowe.
From the top Of the mountain the
great white beam Of light has shot forth
into the obscurity Of the night. and
slowly swept the country side for miles
around, bringing every object upon
which II was directed into brilliant and
distinct relief. 1t has illuminated tho
roofs Of distant villages and scared
their Inhabitants, and lighted up sign
boards miles away, 30 that they could
be easily read by means Of glass. The
protector was frequently turned to.
ward the sky. and the beam. like a
eupernptural finger. has written words
upon the clouds.
Its use IL now to be less peaceful. In
tEs hands Of skilled men on the fOrtiA.
cations 1t continually sweeps at night
the waters adjacent to San Francisco,
sure to reveal any suspected boat or
vessel that nm enemy might send to at.
tack us from that side.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-08-20
An Eel.s kin Fac

An Eei.skin Factory.
One of the strangest factories that
ever existed, and what Ia more, pays
handsomely for its existence, is situ-
ated In quiet street in the neighbor-
hood of London bridge. Here are pre-
pared and manufactured various arti-
cles from the skin of the commonplace
eel.
The skins are manipulated by numcr-
Gus complicated processes until they re-
scmble and would easily be taken for
'eather, although of more gelatlnous
ana pliable nature. This strange com
modify is cut into long thin strips and
plated very closely together for whlp
lashes, and to cover portions of the
handles Of more expensive whips. Ger
tain kinds Of lashes and harness-lace
are also made of eel-skin.
This leather is almost indispensable
In articles Of this description, where
0exibility allied with an uncommon
toughness b desired.-Go'den Penny.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-08-20

He Has Won Honors.
A fine specimen Of the greyhound is
the English dog, Penncgant, and he Ia
very beautiful In spite Of the fact that
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-08-20

his coat Is not the mouse color usually
seen, but q clear white and brindle.
lie has had especial success In racing,
for which his master Is duly grateful.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-28
TROOP TRAIN WRECKED.
One soldier IL Killed and n Number
Are Injured-Raiiroad Company
May Ne Prosecuted.

Chattanooga. Tenn, May %. - One
man Is dead and two fatally injured as
the result of a wreck Saturday morn
ing on the Chattanooga. Rome &
Southern railway between Chattanooga
and the volunteer camp at Chickamau-
ga. The dead and injured all belonged
TO the First regiment Missouri volun-
teer infantry.
The list of fatalities is:
George Walker. artincer. company ID.
dead.
Alfred NJ. Lane. private. both legs broken;
viii die.
Harvard Bariaski. private. leg broken. In
ternal injuries; Will die.
A number Of others were badly
wounded. Jack McCade, a section hand.
was killed by passing military train
Just few minutes before the casualty
10 the first Missouri train. The train
on which the most damage was done
was carrying the First Missouri from
Chattanooga TO the park. The last
car OF this train was loaded with horses
of the officers.
Washington, May 23. - Upon receiv-
ing news Of the disaster. resulting in
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-28
CREWS

lishments, but IL counts for little COM
pared with other demands. The key Of
the situation is the prosperity of the
west, which altogether unprecedented
marketing OF breadstuffs has caused,
with the prospect OF good crops to
come. These prospects and actual re-
ceipts OF wheat, amounting to $3.50, ZIG
bushels for the week against 2,43o, 100
last year, with advances also in other
grain and cattle, have produced de-
mand for rails, cars, car materials, fenc-
ing, agricultural implements, boots and
shoes and all textile goods. which was
not anticipated from eastern indica-
tions. Failures for the week have been
ESQ in the United States, against PAS last
year, and 20 in Canada, and against 81
last year."
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-28
THE QUEENS BIRTHDAY.
because OF Mr.. GIadstone's Death the
Public Celebrations I'm England
Arc Dispensed with.

London, May 25.-The church bells
rang merrily and flags were flying over
England, Scotland and Wales, and iH
the loyal sections of Ireland Tuesdar
in honor Of the queens seventy
birthday. BY request Of her majesty,
however, all public celebrations were
dispensed with out Of respect to tho
memory Of Mr. Gladstone. The queen
herself is at Balmoral, in company
with Princess Beatrice and her grand
daughter, Princess Henry Of Prussia,
whose husband is now in command "a
the German squadron in Chinese waters.
The usual large number OF congratu-
latory messages were received during
the day from the heads OF almost every
government, as well as from all the for
eign representatives at the court of ST.
James. The cabinet dinners and recep-
tons which il is customary to hold in
honor of the anniversary were not given
Tuesday evening.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-28
DEPART FOR MANILA.
California Regiment Goes Aboard
the City of Picking.
Given q Rousing Farewell = More
Troops 90 Sail - Charleston
Leaves-MoBftor Monterey
Ordered to Manila.

San Francisco. May 24.-California
said good-by to her First regiment of
volunteers Monday morning as they
marched gayly forth from the Preside
TO start on their long journey to Ma
nila. The men left camp at eight
o'clock and marched to the Pacific Mail
dock, where the big steamer City of
Picking lay ready for them. BY noon
the soldiers we're all on board and be-
fore night everything was in readiness
for their departure. Every street lead
ing from the Preside to the Pacific
Mail dock. a distance Of about five
miles, was lined with people who, after
the soldiers passed, followed in their
wake and marched with them TO the
docks. There was one continuous roar
of cheers, flags were waved frantically,
and people along the line, as they rec
ognized some friend among the sol
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-28

War Possibilities DO Not Prevent In
creased Activity In Most Lines
OF business.

New York, May 2l.-- II. G. Dun a
Co.'s weekly review OF trade says:
"Growing accustomed to war POSSIBLE
tiles, which are mostly far from proba-
bilities of evil, and finding the nation
moving along steadily in its industries.
people are grasping the idea that IL Is
throwing away some months of active
and profitable life 10 wait until war
clouds have passed. Western prosperity
has so greatly oyerbalanced timidity of
eastern capital that actual business
done increases; railroad earnings
promise better for May than a month
ago for April, and payments through
clearing houses for the week in May
show a gain of SO per cent. over last
year and rs per cent over 1892, while n
month ago the increase over last year
was 1876. and compared with 1892 there
was decrease of 7.2 per cent. Several
large contracts kept back for some
weeks because OF hostillties have now
been placed, and, instead of works clos
ing or reducing force, returns show the
starting of some works long idle and in
crease Of force or of hours at others.
Government work occupies many estab-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-28

London, May 20 dispatch received
here from Lloyd's agent at Manila, via
Hong Kong. says the American bark
Sarnnac, Capt. Barteby, from New
castle, n. S. W., ON February &c, for
Ioilo, Philippine islands. and which
was captured shortly after the out
break OF the war by the Spanish gun
boat FL Cnno. has been released. The
saranac took about 1,640 tons Of coal
to Iloilo, which is said to have been
unloaded before she was captured. The
coal was released some time ago. The
saranac is owned by William Simpson.
Jr., OF New York.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-28
WINDS DEADLY WORK.
AZ Least Seven Lives Are Lost An .
Cyclone I'm Arkansns-ror-
nado I'm Texas.

Fayetteville, Ark, May 23.-The tor
nado which passed through a portion
of northwest Arkansas Friday night
did immense damage TO property and
caused the death of at least seven per-
sons. The storm came from the south
east, passing through the great fruit
belt of the Ozark fruit region. and tore
it's way through the southern end of
Benton county, spending its force in
the White river valley. Everything In
its path was destroyed, the greatest
damage being done near Elm Springs,
Lowell and Midtown. the latter place
being entirely swept away. At Elm
Springs houses were blown down,
orchards destroyed and stock killed.
One man who had sought safety in a
cellar was killed by falling timbers.
Two miles east of Elm Springs a man
named Killingsworth and his wife were
killed. A mile away farmhouse oc-
cupied by an Italian family was
wrecked and the inmates were instant
ly killed.
The storm was less severe In Craw-
ford county, but one life was lost near
Fort Smith. A Mrs. Nesbtt died from
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-28
KILLED EACH OTHER
Fatal Result of Pistol Duel netween
Two Men in 80.
Louis.

st. Louis, May 26.--A comely young
woman named Miss Emma Walters, a
stenographcr for the Pullman Palace
Car company in this city, was the cause
of pistol duel Wednesday night which
resulted in the death OF DIR. John G..
Ferguson, prominent dentist, and
William NJ. Smith, a switchman on the
Missouri Pacific road. DIR. Ferguson
was calling on Miss Walters, who
roomed on Adams street. They were
sitting out in front of the house when
Smith, who lived next door, came out.
Ferguson Immediately demanded an
apology Of Smith for alleged deroga-
tory remarks made recently about Miss
Walters. Words followed, and both
drew revolyers and began shooting.
Ferguson was shot through the heart,
aud died In his tracks. Smith lived two
hours. The woman Immediately disap-
peared, and officers are searching for
her. DR.. Ferguson lived on Washington
avenue. and was well-known dentist,
having practiced in this city for num-
Der OF years. lie was divorced two
yeorS ago
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-28
Powder Plant Destroyed.

Hammond, Ind, May 30. At the
lunch hour, while the worlSmen en-
gagged in the task of making cartridges
for the use of the United States gov
eminent were luckily out of the build
ing, the plant OF the Economical Smoke
less Powder company, located about
five miles southeast of this city, was de-
stroyed by an explosion shortly before
one o'clock Saturday afternoon, instant
" killing Arthur Il. Booth, of Chicago,
and iniuring three others,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-28
bids for Armor Plate.

Washington, May 25.-Bids were
opened Tuesday for supplying the ar
NOR for the three battleships, Illinois,
Alabama and Wisconsin, now in course
OF construction at the Union iron
works, Newport News and Cramps.
This is the second time that the govern
ment has endeavored TO secure bids for
supplying the armor for these ships.
The first effort, made about year ago,
was unsuccessful because congress had
made the minimum cost per ton for
the armor at a figure below the cost
Of production. The present naval APP
preparation bill having increased the
price allowed TO $500 per ton, Tues
days effort was successful.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-28
CrisIr Ncnr bad Hnnd.

Madrid, May 24.-The mutterings Of
the people throughout Spain are be-
coming ominous, and the government
officials think crisis near at hand. A
bread famine is beginning, and IL is be-
lieyed that unless the European powers
intervene between the United States
and Spain the storm now gathering will
burst before many days, sweeping the
present dynasty out of power forever
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-28

manager Of the Trans-Mississippi expo
sition. The business before the board
OF managers has increased so rapidly
OF late that its members decided to del
egate some OF the work and created the
Office OF general manager. A large
share OF the exhibits is now on the
grounds, and the work Of installation
proceeds vigorously. Nearly all the
government exhibits are in place
Everything will be in readiness for the
opening day, June 1.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-28
Four KiIIed.

st. Louis, May ga construction
train and a special bearing officials Of
the road collided on the yandalia at
1910 o'clock Saturday afternoon 2h
miles east OF Collinsville, H., between
Formosa and Canteen. Two men on the
construction train were killed outright,
another died few minutes later and n
fourth later In the afternoon. Twenty
others were injured.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-28

the death and injury TO a number of
Missouri soldiers near Chattanooga,
Saturday, Secretary Alger sent the fol-
lowing telegram to Maj. Gen. Brooke,
commanding at Chickamauga:
washington. May 21.-The press reports
disaster TO the First Missouri volunteers
this morning near your camp, reporting
death OF Ave men and Injury OF several
Others. The secretary OF war directs that
every care be taken OF the wounded and
that the dead be buried with all the honors
OF war and immediate steps taken 20
prosecute the railroad responsible for this
disaster"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-28

from the United States ambassador,
Col. John Hay:
ITO ri. Hon. Herbert Gladstone Ha-
warden
IT beg TO present TO all your family
my heartfelt expression OF sympathy al
your personal loss and at the same time 10
reverontly congratulate you and the Eng
lish race everywhere upon the glorious
completion OF a life filled with splendid
achievements and consecrated 10 the
noblest purposes
"(Signed) JOHN HAY"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-28
rigid Press CensorshIp.

Tampa, Fla, May 2f.--Al the news
paper correspondents at Tampa have
been notified that In future all dis
patches must be placed In the hands
OF Lieut.. Miley, OF Gen. Skaters staff.
for approval. The censorship in future
will be very rigid, and II Is said that 1t
will be kept in force until nfter the in
yasion of Cuba takes place.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-28
had for the Crops.

Dallas, Tex, May 24.--Reports from
dozen or more counties in the north
Texas wheat belt OF the state are that
fully one-half OF the crop has been de-
stroyed by the tornado OF Friday night
and the severe rains and winds that fol-
lowed. Other grain suffered corre-
spondingly.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-28

PoughlSeepsie, N. Y, May 23.-Mrs.
SPORT, the insane widow of a fireman NJ
Vassar college, murdered her two chill
dren, a son two years old and n daugh-
ter five months old, by decapitating
them on Saturday morning. She will be
sent to the Matteawan asylum for in
sane criminnla
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-28
Killed n sncctntor.

Alameda. CAL, May 2a.-During an
alteration with her husband, from
whom she is separated, Mrs. Gregory, n
medical specialist, Sunday afternoon
shot and killed j. II. Williams, who was
present. II is supposed the bullet was
intended for Gregory, but the woman's
aim was bad.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-28

Pittsburgh, Pa, May 2i.-The will OF
the dead philanthropist, Hon. Felix II.
Brunot, just filed for probate, dis
tributes 100000 among prominent re-
llgious and educational institutions Of
the country.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-28
Ten KILLED. Many Injured.

Carthagena, Spain, May 2i.-An ex-
plosion occurred at the Chateau San
Julian. IL is supposed to have taken
place in a projectile factory. IL is
known that five soldiers and five work
men were killed outright and 81 persons
severely injured, among them the gov
ernor of the port. The explosion was
accidental
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-28

Jacksonville, Fla. May 24.-The Sec
ond Illinois and First Wisconsin regl-
ments of volunteer troops arrived here
late Sunday night and went into camp
Monday, together with the First North
Carolina regiment.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-28
Noted Author Dead.

Springfield, Mass, May 23.--Edward
Bellamy. author of Looking Back
ward" Equality" etc, died at his
home in Chicopee Falls atan early hour
Sunday morning. Edward Bellamy was
born at Chlcopee Falls March 20, 1850.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-28
NeutrnIit, OF the Vatican.

London, May 24.-The Rome CORE
spondent of the Chronicle says he
learns that the yatican's declaration Of
neutrality was due to a notification
from Washington that no manifesto
lions Of sympathy with Spain would be
tolerated
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-28
The Volunteer ARM.

Washington, May 2i.--At late hour
Monday night Adjt. Gen. Corbin an
nounced .hnt advices received by him
from the state camps indicated that
107,i61 volunteers had been mustered
into the service OF the United States.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-28

Washington, May 25.-The post of
fee department renews its request to
all persons addressing mail to officers
or priyates. or others In military camps
throughout the country. TO plainly
write upon the letter or parcel the
company, regiment and state. for ex-
ample: John Doe, Company ID, Six
teenth Illinois Infantry. Falls Church.
Va"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-28

Omaha, Neb., May 24.-Gen. T. S.
Clarkson, Of this city, past grand com
msnder Of the Grand Army Of the Re
public, has been appointed general
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-28

fright while the gale was at its fiercest.
ST. Louis, May pa special to the
Republic from Dallas, Tex, says: A tor
nado struck Ravenna, in Tanning coun-
~, Saturday night from the southwest,
blowing down IL barns. ten dwellings
and the Methodist and Christian
churches. The tornado travelled in a
northeasterly direction and passed just
north of Ivanhoe, where Capt. Joseph
Il. Dupree was killed and his house
wrecked. At GAINESVILLE a negro was
killed and IL people injured. Many
horses and mules were killed. The
property damage in the Red River val
ley will reach 100000
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-28
nig Prize Money.

Key West, Fla. May 24.-Prize money
for SIMPSONS feet accruing from cap
lures made will reach $3.50, 900. Of which
sum Acmiral Sampson will receive
S150.00o.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-28
Volunteer. Number 10000.

Washington, May 25.--Reports to
Adjt. Gen. Corbin from the state camps
show that 10000 men have been mus
tered into the volunteer army.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-28
Charleston Goes 90 Sea.

San Francisco, May 23.-The Charles
ton is well on her way to Manila. The
big cruiser passed through the Golden
Gate at $500 Sunday morning, after
having been anchored I'm the stream all
Night. She adjusted her compasses at
an early hour and then passed up the
bay through the Raccoon straits and
passed the docks on the northern from
taRe OF the city.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-28
IIttIe News Given out.

Washington, May 26,-Reports were
current that an army OF invasion was
about TO start for Cuba and Puerto
Rico. II was based on the conjecture
which has been current Of late, but Off
cials in authority gave II no indorse-
ment, rs il was manifestly contrary 10
public policy to give any advance in
formation of such move even if 1t were
contemplated
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-28

Ambassador Hay Expresses Sorrow.
London, May 21.--The following dis
patch has been received at Hawarden
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-05-28
MO- Reenforce pemcy.

Washington, May 23.-The president
has ordered the formidable double-tur-
reted monitor Monterey to sail from
San Francisco to join Admiral Dewey's
feet at Manila, SO that he may be
doubly prepared to receive SPANS Ca
Ito eouo1ron