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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

Joseph Crowell has returned to his
home in Salem, Mass, after a few days
stop in this city, where he was called
by The death of his grandmother, Mrs.
Eliza Crowell. Mr.. Crowell has recent
ly been promoted to the position of
agent of the American Express at Sa-
lem
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ward have re-
turned from weeks visit to friends in
Windsor. Mr.. Ward did little hunt
ing but reports it little too windy 10
have large results.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

Charlie Wilson has returned from a
five weeks visit TO New York, Albany.
Cohoes and other cities in New York
state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

Phil Jason. the Rockland polo player.
is passing few days in the city. He
is negotiating for a position in the
Connecticut league, this winter,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

1t is thought that the new Masonic
building will be closed in by the middle
Of November.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

Mary J. Kerr of Chelsea, died, Sun
day, at the age of IS years. The funer-
al will be held, today. She is survived
by husband and four children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

The funeral OF the late Raymond
Henry. the 21a-years-old son of Charles
and Jennie jones, was held, Sunday.
Rev. J. F. Bcardman officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

Mrs. George Glass returned to Boston.
yesterday, from a visit to friends in
Gardiner. She was accompanied by
her sister, Miss Nickerson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

Willis Atwood, assistant cashier OF
the Shoe and Leather Bank, Auburn,
returned home, Monday, after a short
visit to friends in this vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

A few Gardiner people left, yester-
day. for the musical festival at Port
land. A large number will attend, to-
day and Wednesday,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

J. H. Hawkes. of Ellsworth, was in
the city, Monday, calling on friends
for a few hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

Fisher Parish of Boston, was among
the business callers to the city, Mon
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

Capt Hume of Battery b. has been
engaged to drill those who are to take
part in the Festival of Lanterns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

The large window castings for the
second story OF the City hall. have ar
rived and the brick masons will not be
longer delayed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

DR.. Bowman of Augusta, was in the
city, yesterday, and took the Sagada-
hoe for Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

Mrs. c. LeB. GQoden, Miss Edna
Gooden and Mrs. Lizzie Wheeler are
visiting in Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Yates of Water
Vile, returned home. yesterday, from a
short visit to Mr.. and Mrs. c. S. Whit
ney of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

We understand that one of Hallo-
wells citizens Is TO build a house on
one of the hill sites at River Park.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

DR.. Giddings will return. tonight
from his annual hunting trip in the
vicinity Of Holeb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

Mrs. Alice Preble and daughter
Ethel, left. yesterday, for Portland,
where they will take part in the Maine
Musical festival
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

Mrs. George Corbin has returned
from visit in Boston. She was ac-
companied by her friends Mr.. and Mrs
Hutchins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

w. H. Brown and family are tn,
guests of Massachusetts relatives, TO
several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

Miss Gile of Gardiner was among the
passengers on the boat for Boston,
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

Rev. ]. r. Boardman of the Halo
well South Congregational church. Will
speak at the Mission, this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

F. A. Shea was passenger on the
boat, Monday, to Boston, where he Will
pass a two weeks vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

F. F. Beck of Bangor, is passing {
few days in the city as the guest O.
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

d. F. Shea has taken the mail route
to Smithtown formerly covered by L
d. johnson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

Mrs. Geo. w. Brown, Jr., who has
been suffering with congestion of the
bowels. was thought to be GONZALES
cent, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

David WEIGH went to North Jay,
Monday. having obtained employment
in the stone sheds at that place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

! Fred White has returned from an
extended visit in Boston and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

Miss Abbie Seavey of Waterville, has
accepted a position as bookkeeper at
c. w. Averills grocery store
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Vaughan re-
turned to this city, Monday, from
Southwest HarbOr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

Bert Seabury returned to Hallowell,
Monday, after passing a two week $
vacation at his home in Parkman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

Mrs. Bert Roundy and children of
Belfast. are the guests of Mrs. Rowndy $
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. o. w. Sims.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

Mr.. and Mrs. James Hicock Of Au-
burn. arrived in the city. Monday. Mr..
Hicock will work in the shoe factory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

Partridges are commencing to come
in the markets quite Well. A number
were brought in, Monday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

Arthur Strout returned to Bowdoin
college. Monday, after short visit at
his home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

Jerome Hanley of East Pittston, was
in the city, yesterday on his way to
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

Leonard Williams and Sister Nellie,
left. yesterday, for visit to friends in
Boston and vicinity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

Claude Colpitts showed some fine
war views on canvas in front of the
Johnson House. last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

DR.. Goddard OF Lewiston, has re-
turned home from visit to friends in
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

p. A. Hamilton took the Sagadahoc
for Boston, Monday, where he Will
visit for several days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

Mrs. A. A. Wheeler of Gardiner, is
visiting friends in Boston, for a few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

George p. Tobey left, Monday, for
Guilford. where he will make his home
with his brother, Rob. c. Tobey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

c. F. Childs and daughter of Bos-
ton. are visiting in the city, for few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

Harry Taylor came down from Fair
field, Monday morning, for visit to
friends in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

p. F. and w. E. Gardiner returned
yesterday. to Boston after visit in
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11
DAILY KENNEBEC Journal TUESDAY. OCTOBER IL 1898

his earlier life leaving him son. His
second wife died while he was living
in Wateryille.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

The hunters are already bringing
rabbits into the local markets. They
report them to be very plenty, this
wear
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

Hon. A. NJ. Spear is enjoying the
Knights TemDlar excursion to Pitts
burg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

w. L. Hayes has returned to the
Tufts College Medical school from a
visit to his parents in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

DR.. G. c. Taggart of Philadelphia,
registered at the Johnson House, Mon
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

George II. Seavey's glue factory ir
Farmingdale. is receiving extensive re-
pairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

Miss Abbie Taylor of South Framing
ham, Mass. is the guest of Mrs. G. S.
Steward of Highland avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

A. N. Simpson of Boston. was in tbs
city on business. yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

c. +. Dobson of Newport, was in the
city for few hours, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

0rN'lie Brown of Boston, passed Sun
day, with his family in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

Smith Hopkins of Belfast, was in the
clty, Monday, calling on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

Mrs. a. II. Broolsings is thought to
be recovering from a serious illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

Miss Brenda Freese went to Port
land. Monday, to attend the Maine Fes-
tiyal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

w. NJ. Jordan of Portland, was in thu
city on business, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Pinkham left, yes
terday. for short visit in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

Mrs. Catherine Potter died ait her
home on Heselton street. Monday, aged
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11
HALLOWELL.
Percy Brooks of Boston, was In the
city on business. Monday.

Charles Manning Of Rockland, is the
guest Of his mother, Mrs. c. +. Man
ming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

DIR: Bulfs Cough Syrup Ia AN
equailed for bronchitis. loss OF voice.
noarseness, and other throat and hung at
fections. 1t cures more quickly than any
other medicine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

There was only one lodger in tbs
police station, Sunday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

Mrs. H. F. Drinkwater left, Monday
morning. for Portland, where she will
visit friends for several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

Arthur w. Peaslee left, yesterday,
for a short business "trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

Mrs. Ladd of Gardiner. left, yester-
day, for a visit with friends i'm Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

@. ID. Libby left, Monday, for a short
trip to Thomaston and Rockland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

The Paris 'bricklayers and wood car
vers HAYES decided to go on strike.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

f.. j. Adams of Newport, is passing a
few days in Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

Miss Victoria J. Tyler has returned
from a visit to New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

Miss Trask of Gardiner, is visiting in
Boston, for Il few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

f. 7. Yeaton of Boston, was in Gar
diner on business, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11
Don't Neglect Your Eyes.

OPTICAL, WORK and watch repair
work specialties at this season OF the
year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

Willis r. Partridge passed Sunday al
his home in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

Miss c. w. Mitchell of Springfield, i.
visiting Gardiner friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

F. A. Shea left. Monday afternoon,
for short visit in Boston and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

50 years. The funeral will be held,
Wednesday afternoon at 100 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

Amos Hilton of Whitefeld, was in the
city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

Mrs. j. w. Morrison returned from
Bangor, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

Mrs. William jenkins of Portland, is
visiting in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

W. r. Frost of Foxcroft, was in the
city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

John Baker of Bangor, is visiting in
the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

f.. f.. Towne of Boston, was in the
city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

Mrs. Coombs of this city, is visiting
in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11

The Catholic Union will meet, this
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11
LOST.

Between Cobbosseecook Mills and Win
or Hill. Tuesday evening, a carriage
robe. Finder will be rewarded by leav-
lng at Cross & Robinsons. oct6. dlw*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-11
Daily Kennebec 3ournal.
GARDINER.

~ n
A. II. Jones went to Boston, yester-
day.
evening.
John Baker of Bangor is visiting in
the city.
Mrs. Coombs of this city, is visiting
in Boston.
f. E. Towne of Boston, was in the
city, yesterday.
w. r. Frost of FoXcroft, was in the
city, yesterday.
Amos Hilton of Whitefield, was in the
city, yesterday.
Mrs. j. w. Morrison returned from
Bangor, yesterday.
Mrs. William jenkins of Portland, i:
visiting in the city.
Willis r. Partridge passed Sunday al
his home in Augusta.
f.. j. Adams of Newport, is passing a
few days in Gardiner.
Miss Trask of Gardiner, is visiting il
Boston. for few days.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-04-15

Few people outside the naval service
know just how a war vessel goes into a
fight To put battleship Ike the Iowa
or Indiana In thorough readiness for
action ordinarily requires about two
hours, though, OF course. it can be done
In much less time in case OF urgency.
There Is one thing that makes 1t
comparatively simple and orderly task.
On board a lighting vessel every man
has a certain assigned post and GER
tain task laid out for him with which
he is perfectly familiar. This holds
true from the captain himself down to
the little coolies who wait ON table for
the different messes. When the signal
is sounded Il brings every man to his
place. and long familiarity makes the
work. so involved aud complicated 10
the eyes OF an outsider. mere matter
of routine.
II ship engages an enemy unexpect-
eddy. so that there is not the usual time
for preparation. the call TO quarters Is
sounded Immediately and the men take
their places in divisions. In this case
each division attends to part of the
work OF clearing the ship. but ordinar-
lily the first signal is. "Clear for action"
AT the boatswain's whistle and the YER
bal command the men move to their
Gin Command OF Atlantic Squadron)
positions. those whose places are on
deck forming in squads under the di-
rection OF the different officers. The |
captain takes his place on the bridge. |
Later, when the battle begins. he will |
go into the protected coming tower
through the narrow Sits of which he /
can watch everything that takes place I
on deck and the movements OF the en-
envy as well. But for the present. while !
the preparations are being made. he
must decide the general plan Of action.
how the guns are to be used, and the
class and nature Of projectilc on which
he will depend.
All Decks Cleared.
Near the captain stands the naviga-
tor. who Will have charge of the han
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-04-15

filling the FIRE buckets with which to
put out blaze should one be started
up aloft. The carpenter. under the
direction Of the nayign tor, sees TO the
during the engagement Is firmly lashe,I
into place. where It viii not interfere
with the work. The topmen, who are
removal Of awning stanchions. hatch
walls and every light object that Is no.
essential TO the management OF the
ship. The chronometers and other
delicate instruments are carefully gath
cred up and laid away below, to save
them from destruction by conclusion.
The torpedo division gets cut its appar-
atus for sending torpedoes. and spreads
the intercepting nets over the ships
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-04-15

the officers move to their stations. II
the ship is monitor the battle matches
are closed. and the men at last hear
the final command for which they have
been impatiently waiting -"Actionl"
At that moment, the doors Of the mag
azine are opened. and the men who
form the dlne, ent chains of scuttles
to the deck. I he delivery Of ammu-
milton is in charge Of the gunner. In
modern naval fortunes the gunner Is
not. as many landlubbers suppose, the
man who fires the cannon. He is a
warrant officer and his position Is
most responsible one in time of action.
for he must see TO the prompt and
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-04-15

sides, where they can be quickly low
cred If need be.
Below the activity is equally great
The engine fires are started up and
steam is made as fast as possible, for a
modern battleship is intended to go in
TO action under a full head of steam.
The steam and bilge pumps are rugged
and the magazine squads stands to its
post, but the magazines are not un-
locked until the signal for action. The
keys. however, are delivered to the Of
ficers OF the powder division by the
captain at the first signal
When the ship is cleared the call to
quarters is given and the men take
their places in divisions. The gun
squads stand to their guns and make
them ready for use. The matches, ex-
cept those that will be used. are COW
cred with gratings and tarpaulins. the
carpenter collects his men and with the
armorer stands ready to repair any
damage that may be made by the enc
mys fire or the recoil of the ships
cannon. A man with head line Is
placed at the well and during the fight
Will make frequent soundings to dis
cover If the vessel is injured below
the water line. The hose squad is
placed in charge of the fire apparatus.
ready for instant service. Chemical
fire extinguishers are used on all the
United States warships now. and hand
grenades are placed in every quarter of
the ship. Every precaution is taken
to secure the instant stamping out of
fire should 1t start in or near the mag
azines.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-04-15
No Need to Hurry.

A pleasant looking. stynshly dressed
old lady was boarding car in New
York. and the smart Alex" conductor
shouted in her ear; Hurry up therel
Step lively! Be quickl" He looked as
If he were on the point of pushing her
bodily inside the car. when, to his
great surprise. she stopped short, and,
looking him full in the face, said:
Young man, it is not worth while to
be In such hurry. Youth get to hell
soon enough"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-04-15

The Baltimore and Ohio Sou Invest
ern Railway Company has changed its
dining car system from table de hote
to a la carte, with the result OF in
creased profits, better service and
greater satisfaction on the part OF pa
irons. The cars are open for business
during the entire time they are on the
train and the innovation seems to
have met with the approval of the pas
sengers.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-04-15

II you don't know where to look Tor
a months rent, read the twenty-sev-
entb Psalm. If you are lonesome and
unnrotected. read the niDety-frst
Psalm. II you find yourself losing con-
fidence in men, read The thirteenth
chapter of first Corinthians. II people
pelt you with hard words, read the
fifteenth chapter of John and the fifty
first Psalm. If there is chilly sensa-
ton about the heart, read the third
chapter of Revelation. If you are all
out of sorts, read the twelfth chapter
of Hebrews
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-04-15
Tho "Run Doctor

Down in the sick bay the head sur
geon. or bull doctor" has been di-
recting the laying out of cots. instru-
ments and handages. One hatchway.
as near amidships as possible, is al
ways left open for the passing down of
wounded men. The surgeon may have
no call on his services, but the rule in
every quarter of battleship is. BE
prepared for the worst. and hope for
the best" When everything is ready
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-04-15
ON THE GUN DECK.

ding Of the ship during the engage
ment. the signal officer and the various
aids. First Of all. the decks and work
ing spaces are cleared. The spars. rig
ging and boats are secured. Every
thing movable that will not be needed
In charge OF the little platform high
up In the mainmast, haul up arms and
ammunition and make everything
ready in their lofty quarters. even to
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-04-15
WORKING THE RAPID-FIRE GUN
FROM THE COMING TOWER.

charge of each of the other magazines
and of the delivery on deck.
The charges are passed up from the
magazine in wooden cases, which are
painted black, with the size of caliber
and charge painted in large white let
ters on the side. They are passed out
of the magazine to a man who sends
them up to the lower deck. Then they
are passed through a slit In the maya
zine serena heavy canvas curtain
which is intended to prevent the posi-
bllity Of sparks reaching to the powder
stores. From this screen carriers take
the boxes to the nearest powder scut-
tie. where they are passed up to the
gun deck and thence to the cannon
themselves. For moving ammunition
various mechanical appliances, includ-
ing electricity. have come into use.