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and realize that the most relentless enemy of mankind, consumption, is slowly but swiftly creeping upon them. But in the mad race for money they refuse to stop and drive of the dread disease. It would require a sacrifice of both time and money and so they neglect it, until it is too late.
 There is no excuse for this. sure and quick remedy is at hand Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cures o8 per cent of all cases of consumption It remedies all disorders of the digestion. It invigor- ates the liver. It makes new rich blood and builds up firm healthy flesh. It enters the blood and drives out all impurities, and acts directly upon the lungs driving out all disease germs It builds sound vital tissue in the lungs. Thousands have testified to their cure by this wonderful remedy after they were given up by the doctors and all hope was gone. Druggists sell 1t.
 "I have taken Dr. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery, and can and do recommend 1t every place go" writes Mrs. J. D. Graves of Sala- manca, Cattaraugus Go, N. Y. Academy Street,. 1T travelling saleslady and have been for eighteen years When I find people who are afflicted tell them what Dr. Pierce's medicines have done for me. Twelve years ago was given up to die. had what all my physicians called consumption. I had hefnorrhage of the lungs. night-sweats, and in fact fully realized my dition. begged of them to let try the Golden Medical Discovery and the result is still live and do lots of hard work"
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-03
SIX MEMBERS
 OF 4 FAMILY
 ARE BURNED Adolph Reich's Home Visited by Fatal
 Flames. Father, Mother and Four Children Perish While Trying to Escape. Sickeninq Scenes After the Fire Disclosed by the Snolder-
 ing Ruins. VICTIMS BADLY CHARRED. the Chief of the Jersey City
 Fire Department

Special Dispatch to The Call.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-03
NEW TO-DAY.

Many a man will protect his money at the risk of his life. Thousands decline to protect their lives because 1t would require the sacrifice of a few dollars of their m oney. Tn 8 seems almost in. credible but it is true Men feel
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cient agent of destruction; and If 80,
can this quantity be successfully ap-
phedP
Enough is already known of the ma
ture and force of high explosives de-
tonated under water to demonstrate
that body of, say, half ton of dyna-
mite will destroy the strongest war
ship when the mine is so located, with
In distance of so to 75 feet, that the
line of least resistance to the escape
of the gases of explosion shall lie
through the hull of the vessel.
We now come to the next question in
the problem, whether high explosives
are not too sensitive to enable such
large quantities to be projected from
ordnance upon or about warship, In
the form Of aerial torpedoes, and at
such range as to render the scheme
practicable.
1t is popularity supposed that the
most essential requisite to success
full system of throwing aerial torpe-
does from ordnance is to get them out
of the gun gently-that high explo-
sives Of all kinds are very ticklish and
have to be handled with the utmost
caution.
Nothing could be farther from the
truth; for there are many high explo-
sives, as powerful as No. dynamite
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-28
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MAXIM 4eToN TORPEDO GUN.

which may be handled and knocked
about without any caution whatever,
which cannot be ignited when fire Is
applied to them, and which may be
stirred up with red-hot poker with
out danger. Such explosives may be
thrown from ordnance at the same ve-
locity with which ordinary shot and
shell are now thrown from high-power
guns, without the least danger from
the shock in the gun. Wet compressed
guncotton may be fred from gun at
service velocities, and even exposed,
without any shell or cover whatever, in
direct contact with a propelling
charge Of gunpowder without any dan
ger of detonation.
An essential to successful system of
throwing high explosives from ord
nance lies In the propelling means,
whereby the projectile may be started
in the gun with a certain desired
amount Of predetermined pressure,
and that pressure maintained behind
the projectile in Its flight throughout
the entire length of the gun.
The Maxm-Schupphaus smokelesa
torpedo powder constitutes such q
means, and by 1t the maximum range Ia
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-28
NORTH OHIO CONFERENCE.

/ The Appointments of the Methodists I'm
the Cleveland District at MiIIersbure-
Changes in Salaries.
The last session of the North Ohio
Conference ended Monday afternoon.
After devOtions in the forenoon the vari-
GUS committees made their report. Total
benevolent collections for the year were
$l7375, an increase Of 1927, and the
grand total made by the treasurer, $685.
978, and increase Of $278. DR.. F. s.
Hoyt, VIM. Keplar and G.. W. Pepper
were put on the superanuated list. Mrs.
Agnes Leadbetter, aged eighty, a pioneer
resident and member of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, was found dead in her
bed monday morning. She attended
Sunday nights conference. Quite
lively discussion was held over the fol-
lowing resolutions, which were passed:
We would, as conference, hereby ex-
press our confidence in his excellency,
William Mckinley, President of the
United States, and congratulate him and
his associates in the successful termina-
nation Of the war with Spain. We would
also give it as our opinion that the in
terests Of humanity demand that this
great Christian nation retain Porto Rico,
and shape the future course of Cuba and
the Philippine Islands.
List of appointments in the Cleveland
district: Duston Kemble, presiding
elder: Avon, II. A. Shook; Berea, ]. H.
Dietz; Brecksville, supply; Brunswick
and Hinckley, A. G. Kaufman; Cleveland,
Brooklyn Memorial, E. D. Barnett; De-
troit street, H. K. Hilberry; Franklin
avenue, E. s. Lewis; Gordon avenue, H.
s. Place; Jennings avenue, j. Mitchell;
Lorain street, G. A. Reader; Trinity, T.
". Gross; Columbia and Strongville, f.
&. McCauley; Dover, V. M. Wager; Elyria,
W. G. Endley; Grafton and LapOrte, ]. F.
Burke; Granger and Sharon, D. P. Full
mer; Huntington, D. Kneale; LAGRANGE
and Belden, M. W. Reece; Lakewood, H.
P. Richards; Lorain, First Church, A.
VanCamp; Simpson and South Lorain,
M. G. Kelser; Medina, c. T. Erickson;
New London, B. j. Mills; North and
South Amherst, j. T. N. Braitwaite;
North ROyaltOn and Benefits, G. W.
Houk; Oberlin, j. W. H. Brown; Olm-
stead Falls, 0. Lawrence; Penfield and
Litch6eld, W. W. Long; Pitts6eld and
Kipton, F. E. Baker; Rocky River and
ROckpOrt, E. H. Warner; South Brooklyn,
F. W. Poole; Wellington, R. L. Wag-
gOner; West Richfeld, A. G. Whitmore.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-28
By Hudson Maxim.

1.-THE following article, by Hudson Maxim,
Of great interest in view of the recent
performances Of the Vesuvius, is reprint
ed, by permission, in a condensed form,
from the Cosmopolitan Magazine for July. ]
On the Gath of June year ago I
delivered lecture before the Royal
United Service Institution of Great
Britain, on New System of Throw
ing High Explosives from Ordnance"
The lecture attracted much attention,
and a great deal is being said about the
system at the present time, particu-
larly in the American press, involving
as the system does the question of
complete revolution in the methods of
warfare now being practiced between
the United States and Spain.
The first question of the problem is
whether or not the body of dynamite,
say half ton, exploded upon modern
warship or exploded as submarine
mine beneath or about her, Is an eff
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-28

should by any possibility be set of
prematurely in the gun, its explosion
vents or frees itself into an air cham
Der.
Figs. / and show different forms
of the torpedo gun of 24-inch caliber
the one made the same length and
weight as the 12-inch Acton wire
wound Woolwich gun, Fig. 1, and the
other made considerably longer and
weighing slightly more.
Accuracy of fire is chiefly secured by
uniformity of action of the propelling
means, whether of gun cotton or com
pressed air, and does not depend SO
much upon velocity and fiat trajectory
as is generally supposed. This, with
shell adapted TO fly true by rotation
given 1t in the gun, makes the ques-
ton of hitting simply one of pointing
or sighting at the target with properly
adjusted sights.
When the value and efficiency OF
aerial torpedoes come fully to be rec
ognized, the present battleship will be.
come obsolete like the old wooden.
walled men-of-war of a century ago
To borrow comparison from history
we find that after firearms were In
troduced, soldiers no longer wore ar
NOR. 1t became necessary to sacrifice
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-28

all pretense to protection for speed and
mobility. With the introduction Of
large aerial torpedoes, 1t will be found
that vessel costing R1,oO0,o0o and
carrying roo to 800 men, yet which can
be destroyed by o single torpedo pro-
jected into her vicinity, is not prac.
tical fighting machine. 1t will be
found much more effective to divide
the men and the expense by replacing
battleships with Light and swift tor
pedo cruisers.
It should be borne In mind that my
system of throwing aerial torpedoes Is
not confined to use upon any particular
sort Of torpedo boat or cruiser, neither
is the torpedo gun or the aerial tor
pedo confined to any particular magni'
tude, but torpedo guns may be substi
tuted for present ordnance in any po-
sition where any other guns Of what
ever size are now used. Large guns
throwing from half ton to ton oi
high explosive, may be employed In
coast Notifications, for the destruo
ton Of battleships or other attacking
craft.
Upon the battleShip, II such vessels
are to be employed at all, long-rang'
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-28

and accurate of all possible means Of
placing submarine mines, or of bring
ing high explosives to bear upon war
ship for it's destruction, or for the de
struction of towns, earthworhs OF for
tifcations.
In recognition Of the superiority Ut
the aerial torpedo to other forms Of
torpedoes and projectiles, many in
ventors, with greater or less degree Of
success, have attempted to solve the
problem of throwing large masses Of
high explosives from ordnance with
safety. Notable among these have
been Capt. zalinsh, of the United
States army, and his associates, who
by means Of compressed air have sue
ceeded in throwing from 15-inch pneu-
matte guns 200 to 500 pounds Of nitro
gelatin.
The accuracy Of these guns is some
thing remarkable, but the shortness Of
their range, being only about mile
and a half for the 50O-pound projectile,
is too short, and permits of an enemy's
battleship lying beyond range of tbs
pneumatic tubes and destroying thenl
without in turn being exposed to theil
fire. Another material disadvantage Of
the use Of the pneumatic gun is the
cumbersome plant Of engines and air
compressors necessary to operate them.
The Sims-Dudley powder pneumatic
gun is the one which, perhaps, is the
best known of those combining the ex-
plosive energy of gunpowder with COM
pressed air as a propelling means for
throwing high explosives. The illus
tration shows the Sims Dudley four
inch gun on field mount, the same as
was used by the Cuban insurgents in
the last rebellion against the Span
iards; 1t Is claimed that 1t did great
deal of execution, Notwithstanding the
small quantity of explosives thrown.
Mr.. Hiram s. Maxim, the inventor oi
the automatic gun, has invented d
pneumatic gun in which he proposes I'd
employ an explosive mixture of COM
pressed air and gasoline vapor, start
ing the projectile with the compressed
air, and then touching off the explo-
sive mixture of air and gasoline vapor
after the projectile has moved forward
certain distance along the bore of the
gun. One of these gasoline pneumatic
guns has already been made and fired
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-28
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
THEIR PROBABLE FUTURE.

explode it. 1t has been found that dry
gun cotton may be thrown with abso-
lutte safety in sufficient quantity to de-
tomato the most insensitive high ex-
plosive constituting the main charge
of the aerial torpedo. But this dry
gun cotton charge also requires to be
detonated before itself can become q
detonator of the main charge; conse-
quently illuminate exploder must be
used. This illuminate is, in fact, the
only ticklish part of the whole prob
lem.
In the fuse which propose to EN-,
ploy small body of this detonative
compound, placed in capsule, is sus-
pended in such wise that it is not given
sudden rotation by the revolution OF
the projectile, thus obviating any pos.
sibility of firing it by the friction upon
it of rotation of the shell; and it is
held in such position relative to the
charge of dry gun cotton that, II ii
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-28

1t certainly looks like it, but there is
really no trick about it. Anybody can
try it who has lame back and weak kid.
neys, malaria or nervous troubles. We
mean that he can cure himself right
away by taking Electric Bitters. This
medicine tones up the whole system, acts
as a Stimulent to the liver and kidneys,
and is blood purifier and nerve tonic
1t cures constipation, headache, fainting
spells, sIeeplessness and melancholy. II
is purely vegetable, mild laxative, and
restores the system to its natural vigOr
Try Electric Bitters and be convinced
that they are miracle-wOrker. Every
bottle guaranteed. Only SOC a bottle al
W. +. Near & Co.'S. drug store.
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secured with minimum shock Of accel-
GRAFTON upon the projectile. This per-
mits the employment of torpedo pro-
jectile large in cross section and hav-
ing comparatively thin shell, so that
the maximum of high explosive may be
carried for minimum weight of metal,
and velocities obtained comparable
with those of projectiles thrown from
high-power guns, but with less than
one-third the powder pressure. Such a
low pressure does not call for cannon
with heavy walls, SO that the ordnance
does not require to be ponderous or
unwieldy.
The Maxim-Schupphaus smokeless
powder has been adopted by the Unit
ed States army. The combustion of
this powder can be controlled to the
most perfect nicely, and predeter-
mined pressures can be relied upon
with absolute certainty.
The question of fuse has always been
one Of the chief features of the prob.
lem of successfully throwing large
masses of high explosive from ord
nance. When the main body of the
high explosive is sufficiently insensi-
tive to be absolutely safe and proof
against all danger of premature ex-
plosion due to the acceleration In the
gun necessary to high velocities, II 70.
quifes 9 strong decorative charge n
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-28
10 cents buys box OF Flag Stationery.
French Printing Co.
Wellington's Electric Lights.

Wellington has electric lights once
more. The first test was made on Satur-
day afternoon, when the current was
turned on for short time to correct a
few difficulties before making a more
thorough test in the evening. In the
the evening the lights burned very salts
factory. Tests are being made every
evening and the system will be in per
feet order by Thursday.
The last foot of pipe for the water
works was laid Tuesday afternoon
Monday direct pressure Of 65 pounds
from the pumping engine was applied
to the mains for the purpose Of cleaning
out the pipe and hydrants. The stand
pipe is now up 70 feet.
Next week we will give full account
Of the waterwOrks and electric lights,
etc.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-28
Eddie's Tribute.

The Philadelphia Times is conducting
subscription for a sword for Admiral
Schley, and, the other day, received the
following communication, accompany
ing a contribution Of seven cents:
81 made up this pOme in Oner Of the
CRATE sea captain Scly, and here is I
cents for his sord:
up and at em Scly
yes up and at EN-
you can beat EN-
yes you did it
you can beat em
here's your sOrd.
Eddie Dale.
1915 Spruce street."
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-28

The Republican Congressional Com
mittee in Washington is circulating
broadcast over the country very inter
esting pamphlet compiled from the re-
port Of speeches in Congress during the
last session, which convicts the Demo-
Gratis and POpulists out Of their own
mouths Of the charge that they objected
to the consideration Of, and tried to de-
feat, every bill reported to the House
having for its object the improvement Of
the military service, Their own organ,
the Washington Times, in an editorial
appearing in that paper June %, 1898,
declared: "Since the outbreak Of the
Spanish war they have committed (that
is, the Democrats in the House,, about
every error possible. Giving a grudg-
ing support to the various imperative
measures which followed the original
appropriation of $4,000, 900 for the nat
ional defense, they lined themselves up
almost sOlidly against the war-revenue
bill. The result is plain. What was in
tended to be, and what was originally, a
purely American war, has degenerated
in the eyes of the country into Repub-
lican war with all that that implies.
The Republican President stands before
the world to-day as one pursuing a pat
riOtic policy in the teeth of unreasOning
Democratic opposition" In like man
ner, Representative Hay, Democrat, Of
Virginia, on May IS, deplOring the "cur-
ious fact that mo bill can be reported
here which looks to the real defense of
the country and to the purpose of defeat
ing the foe with whom we are contend
ing, without that sort Of adverse critism
which ought to have no weight with the
members of the House." The DemO-POp
ocracy all over the country which is now
trying to hold the Republicans RESPONSE
BILE for every species of ills cropping out
in the volunteer army. from yellow few
or to hard tack, should be brought face
to face with this interesting testimony.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-28

The township trustees will hold a
meeting in Elyria Saturday of this week,
to discuss the project Of building from
Is to 100 miles Of macadamized roads.
This is surely a good beginning toward
the improving Of our roads and the
trustees should receive the aid and sup
port Of our entire community. As for
the Enterprise, it sanctions good pasSable
roads.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-28
The G. c. C. Club Re-Organize, Change
Quarters and Elect New Officers.

The G. c. c. Club Re-Organize, Change
Quarters and Elect New Officers.
At special meeting of the G, c. G.
Club held Thursday evening in the clubs
room, a reorganization took place, in
which the club was limited to member
ship of twenty-five. The club will retain
its former name. New quarters have
been sought over E. E. Goodrich's cloth
ing store, which will be more pleasant
and disirable. The change will be made
this week. The regular election of
officers took place:
President-H. A. Fleming.
Vice-President-A. E. French.
Secretary-E. H. Perkins.
Treasurer-Gerald Williams.
Sergeant-at-arms-John Pember.
Trustees-W. F. Near, E. E. Goodrich,
DR.. F. B. Gregg.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-28

The Spanish troops have been ordered
home from the West Indies by General
COrrea, Minister Of War, who has issued
instructions to that effect. There was
considerable indignation at Madrid, over
the arrival Of 1913 sick soldiers from San
tiagO de Cuba, among 1000. The Spain
ards attribute this to the ''inhumanity"
Of the Americans in Obliging the sick
Spainards to embark and make room in
the hospitals for Americans.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-28

II the Republican party is to be charg-
ed with the responsibility Of the mis-
management Of the war, it insists upon
having all credit for all advantages that
have grown out of the war. The defeat
Of the Spaniards by land and sea, the
liberation Of Cuba and the acquisition of
Puerto Rico and Manila. The tail goes
with the hide.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-28

By the unostentutiOns and able man
ner in which he conducted the affairs of
of the State Department ex-secretary
Day won the confidence and admiration
Of the people. As the head Of the Peace
Commission "the little country lawyer"
can be depended upon to guard all
American interests.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-28
Bucklin,s Arnica Salve.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands.
Chilblains, Corns, and skin Erupions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give per-
feet satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
W. F. Near & Co., druggists.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-28

One Of the reasons why the republican
party, since its organization, has usually
been successful is because it has had due
regard for public sentiment. This is a
government Of majOrities. The Demo
cratic party, while protesting to stand
by the majority in all things is always
following that sentiment which is the
OutgrOwth Of a very small minority.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-28

II Mr.. Bryan had been elected Presi-
dent in 1896 instead of William McKin-
ley, he would have vetoed the bill adding
three new battle ships to our navy. This
is what he said in a speech in Congress,
July 8, 1892: Il believe in a sufficient
navy. We have this now, either in
existence or in construction. We do not
need more"
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-28

The friends Of Col. William Jennings
Bryan are clamOring for his discharge in
order that he may devote his time to pol
itics. 1t is fortunate for Col. Bryan
that the war did not last longer.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-28
Big Four Route

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Do not be Imposed on,

Always insist on getting Foley.s Honey
and Tar, as it is positively, absolutely,
unqualifedly the best cough medicine.
Accept no substitute. W. Il. TiSsOt &
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-28

Maxim 24inch aer-
ial torpedo carry
Ing half a ton Of
picric acid incased
In one ton Of
steel. Total weight
5000 Tbs. Maxim
um range about
8 - miles.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-28

The fifth regiment are to be granted
furlOughs for thirty days from Septem-
ber 80, and the regiment will be mus
tered out November 9Th.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-28

In writing his report Of the campaign
in Cuba, General Shafter paid no atten-
tion whatever to the critics. Newspaper
soldering is about played out.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-28

One Minute Cough Cure surprises peO-
pie by its quick cures and children may
take it in large quantities without the
least danger. 1t has won for itself the
best reputation of any preparation used
to-day for colds, Group, tickling in the
throator obstinate coughs. J. W. Hough
ton.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-28

The republican campaign will open in
Ohio, October 9TH.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-09-28
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2S, 1898.
EDITORIALS.

Admiral Sampson shot 100000 at
Santiago defenses.