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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-03

pressed of several layers Of sheet
metal having a given tested tensile
strength, which is easily ascertained
The upper and lower longitudinal ribs,
in combination with the rear internal
tapeI1ng bolts B, having an abundance
OF tensile strength to meet the force
Of conclusion at the rear of the bore,
while the disks meet all the cross-sec-
tioEal strain.
The loading sleeve enters through a
tubular steel screw, which is adapted
10 press the breechlock firmly against
the base Of the inner barrel, making
a g2s-tight joint. A bolt in the rear
cross-head extends forward into
groove in the rear side of the sliding
breechlock, and gauges its inward and
outward movement, admitting the
opening in the breechlock to be thrown
in line with the bore when it is drawn
out When the breechlock is moved
IN, the hammer of the lock which it
carries is in exact line with the center
OF the cartridge and bore The differ
ent sections are provided with recep-
tacles and dowel-pins, arranged to
prevent their matching only when
placed in the regular order intended.
The ends Of the outer rods extend
the front and rear cross
heads, and are put under tension by
means Of the threaded nuts as shown.
Edwin J. Blood of Chicago, is the in
ventor Of this new system.-Modern
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-03

an inner barrel. A large steel ingot,
weighing many tons, in being forged
is made fibrous only where it is af-
fected most by the immense forging
hammer. Thus a hollow forged ingOt
possesses an outer skin and an inner
skin, leaving a large per cent. of ma
terial between the outer and inner
surfaces still in a crystalline form,
which accounts for the saying that the
strength of a large forging is the
strength of it's skin. Not until a steel
ingot is reduced to sheet metal does
it become homogeneous and Of the
finest fiber, possessing a vastly greater
power Of resistance per square Incl
than is possible to acquire in a heavy
forging. The strength of a heavy f0rg~
Ing is always an unknown quantity
Unseen flaws are always liable to be
either in the form of gas checks OF
shrinkage checks
This new construction is a method
OF practically utilizing sheet steel in
the production of heavy ordnance
The ingenious method by which this
IS accomplished has opened the way
TO many new features heretofore not
permissible. 1t enables the builder to
provide very large cannon, with a
very thick wall in proportion to its
caliber Every ounce of metal is as
pure and of as fine fiber as can be pro-
Vided in a very small cannon. having
a thin wall. Up to the present time
this has been impossible.
The feature which permits this Gun
TO be shipped in sections of moderate
weight to any desired point, and then
be quickly assembled is not only of
vital consequence in the military ad-
vantages it gives, but it gives all Of
the great advantages of weight with
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-03

construction the initial strain is pro-
duced by mechanical means, independ-
ent of the agency Of heat. This sys-
tenn provides a cannon with a remov-
able inner barrel In case the inner
barrel is powder burned or it's rifiing
impaired, it can be quickly removed
and a new one supplied.
Figure is a longitudinal sectional
view partly in elevation, taken on line
2, 2, Of Figure /, looking in the direc
ton indicated by the arrows; central
and B, shown in figure, is the re-
movable inner barrel, the outer sur
face of which tapers towards the muz-
zle; the body of the gun is composed
OF sections, each separate section hav-
ing d desired number Of steel disks:
each section having a central opening,
which tapeTs to match the taper of the
removable inner steel barrel. When
the different sections are placed in line
and properly secured together, the in
ner barrel is forced into the tapering
opening which extends throughout the
lions composed of the disks. An indi-
Gator on the hydraulic pump used f.
this purpose shows the degree of force
applied. The incline of the taperino
barrel thus imparts to the outer dist
any degree of tension desired Each
square inch of the outer surface of the
inner barrel is subjected to exactly
the same degree of pressure through
out it's entire length with mechanical
precision.
Figure L is a plan view, partly in
section, looking down on top of the
gun. Letter CO is the upper rib which
fortifies the inner barrel by imparting
longitudinal strength and stiffness to
the body of the gun. 1t may be com
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-03
Sci lamante della rosa
Che morendO ST ia sposai

| As the old familiar melody echoed
through the dreary vault, my bitter
wrath against her partially lessened.
with the swiftness Of my southern
temperament a certain compassion
stirred my soul. She was no longer
quite the same woman who had
wronged and betrayed me-she had
the helplessness and fearful innocence
Of madness-in that condition I could
not have hurt hair of her head.
L stepped hastily forward-I resolved
to take -ler out of the vault-after all
Woulu not leave her thus-but as l
approached, she withdrew from me,
and with an angry stamp of her foot
motioned me backward, while a dark
frown knitted her fair brows.
Who are you?'i she cried, imperi-
ously. You are dead, quite dead!
How dare you come out of your
gravel"
And she stared at NE defantly-
then suddenly clasping her hands as
though in ecstasy, and seeming to
address scme invis be being at her
side, she said, in low, delighted tones,
He is dead, Guido. Are you not
g!ad?' She paused, apparently expect
ing some reply, for she looked about
her wonderingly and continued-"You
did not answer me-are you afraid?
Why are you so pale and stern? Have
you just come back from Rome? What
have you heard? That l am false?-
oh, no. l will love you still.-Ah,
forgot! you also are dead, Guido. I
remember nOw-you cannot hurt me
any MORE am ireland quite
happy!'
Smiling, she continued her song:
I'll salute, Sol di Maggie
Col tue raggto ii salutol
Sci Z Apollo del passato
Sci L amOre incor0nato!"
Again-again!-th hollow rumb-
ling and cracking sound overhead.
What could it be?
"L'amore incoronatoi" hummed Nina
fitfuly as she plunged her round
jeweled arm down again into the chest
Of treasure. Isl, sii Che morendo 81
ia sposa-che morendo 81 ia sposa-
ah!"
To be Continued.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-03
THE MAIN POINT.

He was feeling sentimental and he
dropped into the guiding star and
loadstone of hope strain.
Il feel" he said, that with YOU
to cheer and urge me on I could win
any prize that the great arena Of life
has to Offer
Let me understand you" she said.
'You want me to set on the coaching
line and whoop things up while you
make your rum"
"Er-that is the idea he said a lit
tie surprised that she did not come
back with the ivy clinging to the oak
racket.
'Then," she said the grounds will
have to be laid off in a little better
shape. So far I haven't been able to
see the diamond"
He caught on sufficiently to bring
the ring the next night and the game
went right on in spite of the dark
ness.-Detroit Free Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-03
CHAPTER XXXVII.

At these words she rose from her
knees and stood upright. Making an
effort to fasten her cloak with hel
trembling hands, she moved hesitat-
ingly toward the brigand's coffin and
leaned over it, looking in with a
faint light of hope as we'll as curiosity
in her haggard face. l watched her
in vague wonderment-she had grown
SO old so suddenly The peach-like
bloom and delicacy of her flesh had
altogether disappeared-her skin ap-
peared drawn and dry as though
parched in tropical heat. Her hair
was disordered, and fell about her in
clustering showers of gold-that, and
her eyes, were the only signs of youth
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-03
EARLY WRITER'S ON SMOKING,

The fact has been discovered that
Shakespeare never mentions smoking
or makes the slightest allusion to the
habit This is the more curious, as
most of his contemporaries, Ben JON
son, Decker, and others. discuss the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-03

It costs man $25, plus the legal cost
Of prosecution, to throw a polecat
through neighbours window at
Waterbury, VT.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-03
HONORS EVEN.

My mother was lady"
We'll, you have none the best Of
me- was his hippant reply. My
father was a gent. "-Indianapo1is
Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-03

vented by the duchess of Maine in
Paris.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-03-03

Missouri has the greatest bodies of
lead ore in the world
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-23
FREE BAPTIST YOUNG PEOPLE.
Their Annual Convention at Ocean Park
Opened Yesterday.

Ocean Park. Aug. 22.-The tenth an
nual national convention of the United
Society of Free Baptist young people
opened here today. The forenoon was
occupied by committee meetings and a
devotional under the direction of H. S.
Myers of Michigan. general secretary OF
the United Society.
! In the afternoon the opening praise
service was conducted by Rev. A. e.
Kenyon Of Rhode Island. Following this
was the quiet half hour under the direc-
| ton of Rev. 0. H. Tracy OF Boston.
Then the address of welcome was de-
livered by Miss Cora B. Bickford, of Bid
deford and the response by Miss Minnie
Leigh of Minnesota. The remainder OF
the afternoon session was occupied by
the reports of General Secretary II. S.
Myers of Michigan and the treasurer,
Rev. Arthur Given D. D., of Rhode Is
land, and the address of the President,
E. P. Metcalf of Rhode Island.
The membership of the societies rep
resented at the convention was SHOWN
by the general secretary's report to be
over $4,000. This included all Free
Baptist societies of young people in the
United States, Nova Scotia and New
Brunswick.
The number of delegates is about
double the largest previous number in
the history of the organization.
The evening session consisted of a
short praise service followed by an ad-
dress on ''The Young Peoples Society
as an Eyangelistic Force" by Rev. R. r..
KEENAN, of Minnesota, and an address on
''The Real and the Ideal'' by Rev. W. j.
Twort, Of Lynn, Mass.
The cottages and hotels are crowded
and the temple is we'll filled at all the
services,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-23
TRANSPORTS ENOUGH NOW.
shafter Cables That He Can Send Al
American Troops Home.

Washington, august 22.-Adjutant
General Corbin tonight received from
General Shafter the following despatch:
Santiago. August %, 1898.
Adjutant General, U. S. A., Washington:
recommend that all the Mauser rifles
and the AMMUNITION for the same be
shipped to some arsenal in the North with
little delay as possible to prevent rust
There are several millions of this amnu-
milton and probably 10000 or IL, 900 stands
of these arms. OF course a large number
of those turned in were Remington and
another inferior weapon. The surrender
at Barracoa shows total Of %, 1876 sur
rendered, little less than 5000 of them
being gueri1las and volunteers. leaving
about i original estimate of 81, 900 to se
shipped. So far no sickness among in
coming regiments.
(Signed) SKATER. Maj Gen.
In-another despatch General Shafter re-
ports that he now has sufficient transports
at Santiago to bring the remainder of the
American troops to the United States.
The Spanish prisoners are being en-
barked to return to Spain and Shafter ex-
presses the belief that all will be en- route
to their home country by the latter part
of the week.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-23

against the city from the American
line and part of the Cuban line. At the
same time the navy commenced to bonn
bard the city from the coast up to
twilight, when firing was suspended.
On the 18th the firing and lombard
ment continued until a. H., at which
time another armistice was concluded,
the enemy taking advantage of this to
make some defenses and place cannons,
the Americans to place their batteries
just landed. and our men to make some
trenches and mount two cannon, IL
FOUNDERS, on a height at the side of Dos
Camlnes TO fire on the Notifications Pc
tween the bull ring and the bay. Inc
armistice lasted all the 18th and l4th, we
having mounted our cannons ana Dn'
ished our trenches in the cemetery on
this side of the city. On the l4th, nrlng
should have commenced at IL O'CLOCK,
but the enemy asked for prolon gatlon
of the armistice. giving as a reason that
the Spaniards had decided to surrender
the city and all the villages ana towns
comprised in the general command OF
Santiago de Cuba. occupied to the state
of Oriente inside of line commencing
aft Asseraderos passing by Palma Soriano
and ending at Sagua de Panama on the
north. with the condition that all their
forces be sent to Spain by the government
of the United States. The Spanish troops
cOmpFlSou III tdl5 ooPlouldtiou dnOuLuou
to 23, 900 as communicated by Gen. Toral
to Gen. Shafter.
With the surrender of the city of Santi-
ago and other towns which will be evacu-
ated shortly, the territory of the first
army corps will be free. In that of the
second the enemy has only Holauin,
Gibara and the villages ON the railway
line between the cities in the North and
ManZanillo in the south, with two or
three neighboring villages.
The American government has decided
to occupy the city of Santiago at present
with two regiments, and as Gen. Miles
has not given me orders to cooperate in
any further operations, / retire with my
forces to their respective territories. I
give the correspondent orders that the
1900 men you have asked for from
Oriente, be put at the ;disposal of Gen.
Juan Ducasse, iE the manner that he may
desire.
(Signed.)
Calixto Garcia.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-23
SOUTH PORTLAND.

Conductor j. W. Hawxwell the well
electrios, resigned his position yesterday.
Mr. HawxwelI has been connected with
the road over year and a half, and his
familiar face will be missed by the many
patrons of the road who are indebted to
him for many courtesies in the past.
| Hon. Luther g. Mckinney of Bridgton,
Democratic NOMINEES for representative to
Congress from this District, will speak
On s.The Political Issues of the Hour
at the South Portland Town Hall, Friday
evening, the Goth.
| Mrs. Wendell Carter of South Portland
Heights, is enjoying visit in Boston and
vicinity for short time
Rev. A. G. Keith and wife have been
visiting at Mr. E. G. Robinson's, South
Portland Heights.
PLEASANTDALE.
Mrs. Ernest Sargent has returned from
passing two weeks with her parents at
Lubec.
Mrs NJ A. Butman and Mrs M. e.
Francis have returned to their homes at
Round Pond, Me, from being the
guests Of Mrs. W. A. Dyer, Chapel
street.
Mr.. John Kelly is making extensive
improvements ON his residence on Maple
street.
Mrs. Henry Cunningham and daught-
er. Miss Hattie, accompanied by Miss
Annie Whitaker, have returned to
Worcester, Mass.
Mr.. George W. Strout and family have
returned from few weeks at Jewels
Island.
D Mr.. James Uliner of Friendship, a
former resident Of this place, has been
ths guest of Mr.. Albert Spaulding.
| Mr.. Charles Merrill has returned to his
duties as fireman on the Western Division
of the Boston & Maine railroad.
Mrs. Dastine Spaulding, who has been
seriously Ill, is now thought to be i'm
pr owing.
ldaMrs W. T. Dyer and daughter Gladys,
|accompanied by her sister, Miss Angie
Dyer of Southport, passed Sunday at
Peaks. Island.
| Mr.. Stetson d. Lewis, who has bsen
Ill for the past two months, has recovered
sufficiently to resume his duties as fire.
man on the Boston s. Maine railroad.
Mrs. George Miles and daughter, Miss
Gladys, of Chapel street, have been pas
sing few days at Bowery Beach.
Mr.. and Mrs. John G. Wilson, Palmer
street, are enjoying an outing at Peaks
Island.
/ The regular meeting of the Y. P. S.
G. b. was held at Elm street church Sum
day evening under the leadership Of Mr..
Walter Hutchinson. Topic; "The Prac-
tical Use of the Bible.''
Mr. and Mrs c. A. Pickett and son
Ralph, of Bed ford, Mass, are guests OF
Mr. and Mrs j. A. S. Dyer.
Rev. j. II. Roberts has returned from
short vacation
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-23
DESIGN OF DEWEY's SWORD.

Washington. August 22.-The design
for the memorial sword the government
is to present to Rear Admiral Dewey, ac-
cording to act of Congress, was finally
determined upon today by the committee
having the subject in charge, consisting
of Acting Secretary Allen, Senator Lodge
and Prof. Oliver. The one selected was
submitted by Tiffany & Co.. of New
York. Its marked characteristic is its
simple and solid elegance. The hilt of the
sword, as originally submitted, showed
an eagles head, but this was changed to
a plain and solid. but highly traced, gold
handle. The blade lis 'Demascened. y
One side of the blade bears the inscrip-
ton: "The Gift OF the Nation to Rear
Admiral George Dewey, U. S. N, in
Memory of the Victory at Manila Bay,
May /, 1898.
The scabbard is of dark blue Demas-
ciened metal, with tracery of gold. One
Of the most marked features of the origi-
nal design was at the end of the scabbard.
where in miniature crown, presumably
the Spanish crown, was being run
through by this Dewey sword. The com,
mittee rejected this suggestive feature and
instead OF the pierced crown there is sub
stituted two dolphinS.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-23
oEAlts.

In this city August %. Annie L.. wire o o.
days. -.
Funeral Thursday afternoon at 2.3o ociocA
from her late residence. 80 North street, ,,,,
In this city. August 20. Andrew r; neaphy Z
Co. L. LIST Maine Regiment, aged ~ years. =
months.
Notice of funeral hereatier.l son of
In this city August 20. Fred. lnlans Soh 20
Thomas ana Mary Shelyey, aged o hio A'n0'
days. ,.,oop from
Funeral this afternoon at 2.30 O'CLOCK iioiii
parents residence, No. IL Adams street, ~ a,
In this city. August 20, Joseph, only ciii" ~
John and Caroline MalaIi, aged 2 weeks. No
Funeral this afternoon at 2 O'CLOCK noni w.
232 Danforth street. ,r.u ,vife of
In this city, August 81. Lima May, WHO "a
Parker H. Erskine, aged % years. .rors+
Funeral at IS Vesper street, TUESDAY 1Aus "''
az at 2 O'Clock. p. m. =, Kni,b.
In this city, August %, Stephen M. hnisn''
aged rs years. months, 20 days. M o,o,l,
Funeral Wednesday afternoon az 9.oo 0iN
from his late residence. 20 Howard strenN,' ,yisa
In this city, August g. Mrs. ANNE M; ""o
OF John t. O'Neil, aged SO years. 10 hioh'A''
Notice of funeral greater ,sa M
In Jersey City, August ri. Arthur Mo nSed ! q
8, 1st Maine Regt., son OF J. b. Morso' "e~N
years. .,,
Fuaoral at Bath Tuesday at o'ciock' ugnst
In Matteawan, New York. on Sunoa1'
81, Rsy Thomas Burgess, D. d.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-23

Visitors to P ortland
should be sure to take
home a copy of Scenic
Gems of Portland" a
handsome two hundred
page book, full Of select
ed views of the city and
environs, $I.oo. Or
Portland with pen and
camera"--a paper COW
cred book:costing half as
much and containing
half-tone pictures Of some
of the choicest local
scenery.
OWEN, MOORE & CO.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-23
PRESIDENT EXPRESSED GRATITUDE
Poland Springs Guests Have Peace Cole
bration.

Poland Springs, Me-. August 22.-The
cessation of war and the return of peace
were appropriately celebrated at the
Poland Springs house tonight by several
hundred summer guests, the formal pro-
gramme including, among other things,
patriotic music, both instrumental and
vocal. Mr.. Curtis Guild of Boston made
a short reference to the recent events in
our history as nation, and then Hon.
A. Loudon Snowden, former United
States minister to Spain, made an elo-
ouent patriotic address. In conclusion he
read the following telegram received from
the President:
Washington, ID. G.
"Hon. A. Loudon Snowden, Poland
Springs, Me-:
"Please express at the exercises of the
jubilee meeting this evening my gratitude
at the patriotic spirit that is evident.
The glorious victories of our army and
navy and the welcome return of peace are
inspiring rewards Of the loyal devotion
Of our people, and I am glad to join most
heartily in your Thanksgiving and rejoic-
ing.
(Signed) "WILLIAM M'KINLEY.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-23
D1NGLEY HASN'T ARRIVED.

Quebec, August 22.-The members OF
the International arbitration commission
ed and seeing the.sights of theSpicturesque
old capital No business of an official
character has been attempted. Congress
man Dingley failed to reach Quebec this
evening, as was expected, but will prob
ably arrive during the night when all the
commissioners will be present excepting
Sir James Winter of New Foundland,
who will reach here Wednesday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-23
TO RAISE CERvERA's SHIPS,

New York, August 22.-Lieut. Hobson
will leave this city tomorrow on the
Seguranca for Santiago, where he will
superintend the raising of the Spanish
warships.
Today Hohson made final arrangements
with the makers OF the air bags. which
will be sent to him by installments
There will be nearly 200 of them which
will have lifting capacity of from 1900
to 1900 tons.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-23
TORPEDO BOAT STATION.

Washington, August 22-The navy de.
partment has determined to build haul
ing out station for torpedo boats at Bos-
ton to cost $3.50, 900.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-23
MARRIAGES..

In this city, August 20. by Rev. Fl. F. Dexter.
William I. kickett and Miss Annie A. Brown,
both of Portland.
In Brooks. August II, Alfred Boulter and
Miss Florila Godding.