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ming the secondary battery must not be
forgotten. They handled the light guns
oooily and skillfuiiy. notwithstanding their
exposed position, and the question as to
the sdvisability OF utilizing the marine
guard In such work should be considered
settled
Rattleships ana Cruisers.
The lieutenant was asked how. In his
opinion. armored cruisers compared with
battleships as proved by his experience on
board the Brooklyn. From the manner Of
his reply it is evident he is an enthusi-
astic advocate Of the Brooklyn class.
Both battleships and fast armored
cruisers are necessary in every fighting
fleet" he said. but, I think. from the
greater range Of the latter and their higher
speed, they are really Of more value than
the battleships. The moral effect on an
enemy naturally exerted by craft like the
Indiana or Iowa must be admitted but for
quick, sharp work, great speed and cruis-
ing range and effective action the armored
cruisers cannot be beaten. What better
fighting machines can be found in any
Omaha daily bee., 1898-08-28
BROOKLYN'S WAR LESSONS
Officers Of the Gallant Cruiser Tell What
They Learned in Cuban Waters.
EFFICACY OF THE RAPlD.FlRe GUNS
Advantages Of High speed and Tall
smOkestacks-Admi schley's
Praise for the Gallant
Work of the Crew.

Copyright. 1898, by S. s. Mcclure Coz
NEW YORK, Aug. 23.-"You can almost
read the lesson learned by the Brooklyn
during this war in the stars said Admiral
schey with twinkling eyes. He waved one
hand suggestively toward the American
ensign Haunting from the taffrail staff Of the
famous armored cruiser as he spoke. LAS
for the share OF the crew and this ship in
the victory Of the Santiago fight. only one
thing can be said-they did their duty as
Americans and American ships always have
and always will. In all my experience
have never before witnessed such fatally
accurate and deadly shooting as was done
by our feet as it closed in on Cervera's
squadron during the battle Of July g. But
all this is an old story. That we happened
to be in the thick Of the tight was a piece
OF good luck for which We are all thankful.
The speed Of the Brooklyn had something
to do with 1t. OF course. And you can give
the praise for that to those who designed
it. and the faithful crew below in the engine
and fire rooms. They worked as never men
worked before. You wish me to give your
readers an idea Of the efficiency OF the
armored cruiser class Of war ships as proved
by the Brooklyn's experience?"
The rear admiral smiled and glanced to-
ward number OF navy yard officials just
boarding the ship. adding in his character
istic. genial manner: II am afraid must
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refer you to Mr.. Hodgson. the navigator.
He will doubtless give you the information
you DESIRE
Lieutenant Hodgson 10 the cruisers
navigating ofncer. Admiral Schley said Of
him in his report Of the Santiago battle:
"The navigator. Lieutenant A. c. Hodgson.
was most steady and conspicuous In every
detail Of duty. contributing to the accurate
firing Of this ship (Brooklyn) In her part OF
the great victory He seemed to think
that his testimony could not be Of much
interest. but he finally consented to talk
briefly.
THE lesson learned by the Brooklyn" he
began, "is the same az that learned by every
ship In the feet. We probably can give
better testimony from the fact that we were
struck by the enemy's projectiles q greater
number Of times than any other vessel. but
really the only additional knowledge
acquired Is that Spanish shells Of the
caliber fred by Cervera's ships are useless
against the three to eight-inch armor carried
by the Brooklyn. The marks and scars show
that We were reached about twenty-five
times, but. a. you see. we are still anoat.
"The recent war proved conciusively that
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vessels Of the Brooklyn type hnd ample
protection In the protective deck. which Is
three inches on the Fat and six inches on
the slope. In the three-inch belt and In the
eight inches guarding the barbette turrets.
II Is evident that the constructors were
happy In their selection OF the armor. The
Injury reported TO have been sustained dur
ing the Santiago fight. when one OF the
compartments was flooded below the water
line. was due to a water valve being opened
through some unknown cause.
I'm regard to the question OF armament
II has been claimed in some quarters that
battery consisting entirely Of 6-inch
rapid-fre guns would be more efficient than
the Brooklyn's present battery, which in
cludes eight S-inch and twelve 5-inch rapid
frers, and a secondary battery Of twelve
6-pounders, four 1-pounders, four Colts and
two field guns. The question is susceptible
to argument Of course. but think the
s-inch guns Of the Brooklyn did their share
In the Santiago fight. We fred 100 rounds
OF s-inch shells. Those, combined with the
s-inch projectiles fired by the Iowa, oregon
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loaded ,orredocs from decks above the
water line whenever II Is practicable.
Taii smokcstscks Aided speed.
The one popularity In the construction OF
the Brooklyn most prominent TO the casual
observer is her lofty land usiy) smoke fun
nels. She carries three which tower above
the decks almost as high as the signal
mas,s These stacks were advocated by
Chief Engineer Melville. and the testimony
Of the engineering force OF the cruiser is
in their favor. The lofty tunnels really
give the result which is usually obtained
by the use OF forced draught-a device
whssh experience has proved liable to lead
TO the ruin of the boilers. The forced
draught system causes severe expansion
and contraction strains, and usually start
leakage at the tube ends. This is not
present in natural draught, and the
Brooklyn's experience has shown that as
good results can be obtained BY lengthen
ing the smokestacks as by the employment
Of the forced drausht system.
The lesson learned by the Brooklyn In
the Spanish American war can be EN-.
bodied in these recommendations, which
will be made by the proper boards
I. That S-inch guns and rapid frers OF
all calibers should be given the greatest
prominence.
@ That all wood work so far as possible
should be abolished in war ships.
8. That the pipes OF fire mains should be
laid below the protective deck.
L. That light armor and great speed are
requisite to an efficient cruising vessel.
H. II. LEWIS Late L. S. n.
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proud Of her. TOO. She Ia Mrs. Henrietta
Victoria Isabella wilhelmina Marty Boyle
Campbell. Wichita Ia also very proud OF
nef name because as rule people in wich-
ua dont have many names. Mrs Camp
beITs mother wes sister OF Admiral Ca.
maras father. Her father was OF Scotch
descent and was named Campbell. She was
porn mt Granada. Spain. where the best
known members of the Camara family live
MRS. Campbell's father had large business
interests In America and she was educated
mere. Her father died when she was quite
young and her mother had arranged for her
10 marry Spanish cousin, but she eloped
with young Pennsylvania. Her mother
disinherited her and very soon her young
husband died. She married again, but OBJ
tained divorce and the restoration OF her
maiden name. Her mother has never COM
municated with her since their separation
and lives In Spain with her Spanish rela-
tves. The daughter is described as hand
some, frst-class dressmaker and thor
ough going American.
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navy than the New York or the Brooklyn?
They have q speed OF twenty knots or
more. splendid batteries. ample armor, a
coal supply Of 1,46l tons and a radius OF
action of 6,0S8 knots at a ten-knot speed.
With the new colonial policy Of the United
States, to which they are not yet COM
mitted Of course. but which Is surely
bound to follow. such vessels as the New
York and Brooklyn will be Of the greatest
value. Future naval building programs will
certainly include that type Of ship"
Men Cool ~ Though At Practice.
In reply to a question as to the con-
duct Of the Brooklyn's crew during the
Santiago action. Lieutenant Hodgson spoke
in warm praise. The GOODNESS and daring,
the utter sangfroid shown by all on board
from the oldest man down to the youngest
apprentice. was something absolutely mar.
vellous.
IF 1t had not been for the series of thuds
proclaiming the landing Of the Spanish shells
against our sides and the terrible rending
and crashing sounds as the enemy's ships
blew up. one would have thought the whole
affair simply q drill at general quarters.
One Of the lessons learned by the Brooklyn
(but 1t is really superfuous), is the won
derful capabilities Of the American man Of
wars man as a fighter. 1t has not re-
quired years Of actual practice to place the
Yankee bluejacket at the top Of the heap.
We have men aboard here who, II dressed
as citizens. would give a Quaker odds in
meekness OF appearance, but when that feet
slipped out past MORO castle and made for
the west they fought like demons. II you
should ask one of the boys what he thought
OF the fight he'd probably grin and shruR
bis shoulders. II was merely scrap"
The question Of the torpedoes did not in
terest the lieutenant. They apparently
played such a small part in the late war
that 1t would be useless TO discuss their
value The experience OF the Oquendo,
however. will probably result In banishing
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loaded torpedoes from decks above the
water line whenever II Is practicable.
Tait smoLcstRcks Aided speed.
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ErlllA of EaahiOn.

Steel and malachi,e form a combination
noted In the newest buckles.
Gloves in mushroom shades are the fad
OF the hour, the newest tint being called
"oyster."
Gi.dles and belt buckles In metal, set
with variety Of gems, appear to be gain
Ing in popularity.
Note pads with silver or ivory covers
ornamented with silver are more popular
than ever as articles for the chatelaine.
The latest patriotic design Is a crystal
button with a spread eagle on a shield.
The coloring Of the eagle is especially at
tractive.
1t is the proper thing TO wear emb,o,a.
cred silk stockings to match the gown.
Very exquisite hosiery is worked in tiny
rosebuds, .violets or for get me- nots.
superb white watered silk, such as de-
lighted the stately danes OF olden times
will be favorite material for bridal dresses
next season. The MORE fabrics OF today,
Ribbon trimmings will be much used in
autumn millinery on both hats and toques.
This Is sensible fashion, since ribbon is
not easily hurt by uncertain autumn
weather. The wide directore toque still re-
mains popular.
The newest bathing suits are made Of
bunting. with a coarse lace yoke and neck,
waist. knee and sleeve bands Of cream mill
ary braid. Bunting sheds the water more
readily than brilliantine, but the best ma
terlal OF which bathing suit can be made
Is all-wool or wool and silk Jersey cloth.
Yellow is a color that appears to be gain
Ing constantly in fashionable favor, par
ticularly In the realm Of millinery yellow
tulle. lace, Spanish blonde, crepe lisse ana
mingled with double yellow hollyhocks,
primroses. honeysuckle sprays and large yell
low-hearted water lilies and roses
Many Of the English serge dresses worn
on the beach are in colors Of tan, gray ma
rine blue. cadet blue and Cuban red, and a
number OF the red gowns are made up with
guimpes or yokes Of tan crepon. shirred
above the low-cut full blouse which has
deep, turn-down revers at the top The
small shoulder puffs are Of red serge, with
closely fitted forearm portions Of tan color.
however show much smaller waves.
method much employed in trimming
autumn foulards Is to carry frills of inch
wide ribbon round the silk to suggest a
deep 1ounce and its heading, and to supple
ment yoke collar, high stock epaulets and
GUNS with two rows Of frills In the same
fashion. Foulards are now made with tight
backs showing few seams, but the front Is
always full.
pretty little gown Of tea-rose pink
French zephyr goods with tiny raised lines
Of white, worn by very pretty debutante at
noted summer resort, is made with one of
the popular two-story skirts. the lower one
cut with decided fare and set on to the
upper half wNh two very small rufies
bordered with very narrow pink ribbon. The
ledge Of the large flower hounce has three
matching frills. The waist is in surplice
form, shirred into yoke shape; and also at
the waist, where a soft pink silk sash is
carried twice around and knotted on tho
left side at the back. Shoulder rufiies
trimmed with rows Of the ribbon outline the
yoke and lace pleatings and folds Of pink
silk form the becoming collar and wrist
trimmings.
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and Indiana, worked terrible havoc on the
Marie Teresa, the Almirante Oquendo. the
Vizcaya and the Colon. One of these shells
struck the latter ship landed in the ward
room and exploded, wrecking the compart-
ment and killing a number of the enemy.
The Marie Teresa was struck by an S-inch
shell from our ship. which entered the
side Just forward Of the port beam. The
projectile burst and disabled the four crews
'of the guns on that deck. The s-inch
breech loader is a formidable weapon and it
is certainly not out Of place on an armored
cruiser.
THE official reports made by the ships
OF Admiral Simpsons fleet prove that the
main results Of the battle of Santiago
were achieved by the S-inch and lower
calbers. and the rapid-fire pieces. Too
much praise cannot be given to the men
at the latter guns for their extraordinary
skill and ability. The perfect hail Of pro-
jectiles showered upon the fleeing ships BY
the 5-inch rapid-frers was almost beyond
belief. Captain Eulate's testimony that the
Brooklyn's fire on our broadside was fright
full and the men could not stay at their
guns proves how the crews worked the
pieces. Although twelve Of these terribly
destructive guns are carried, only six could
be used during the running fight. as only
that number would bear on the broadside
but the six guns did their work nobly. The
Vizcaya was hit six times by the Brooklyn's
5-inch breech leaders, the Infanta Marie
I'VE, the Cristobal Colon four and the
OQuendo nve. One OF the shells exploded a
torpedo on the latter vessel with terrible
effect This shows a total Of twenty hits
which, when the fact that the target was
moving rapidly Is taken into consideration,
Is really remarkable. No, taking II all in
all. ] do not believe the battery OF the
Brooklyn can be improved. Results
naturally speak for themselves and the
results obtained by the ship in the recent
war are eloquent.
"The efhcient work Of the marines man
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Midshipman Morris Of the Vizcaya mourns
the loss Of collection OF nearly q 500 post
age stamps, | Guiding many rare European
varieties, which were destroyed in the Span.
ish ship.
A locomotive Of the Pennsylvania rail-.
way recently drew a train about three
quarters Of mile long. made up Of 1870
loaded coal cars. from Altoona TO Harris
burg, 132 miles, In twelve hours. The weight
Of the train behind the tender was 5,212
tons. the locomotive weighing 104 tons.
Even locomotives have q big "pull" occa-
sionally.
Most Chinese mandarins pass the whole
Of their lives without taking a single yard
of exercise. The late Marking viceroy
Ofather Of the Marquis Tseng) was consid-
cred a remarkable character because he al
ways walked 1000 steps day In his private
garden. Under no circumstances whatever
Is a mandarin ever seen on foot in his own
Jurisdiction.
An unusual instance OF mountain railway
construction, which at tho present time 10
being carried on with remarkable rapidity,
10 the line from Scheidegg. Switzerland,
round the great glacier Of the Eiger, past
the Monch. up to the very topmost point
tion near the summit being 1868 feet above
the level Of the sea, and this is Justly con.
Sidered one Of the most notable Of mod.
ern engineering achievements. During the
last season travel has been practicable from
lnterlaken to Scheidegg by rack railways
already in operation. one of these leaving
the adhesion road at Zurei Lutschinen, the
other At Lauterbrunnen. The new railway
will, when completed, take passengers 1000
feet above Scheidegg. The locomotives are
to have cogwheels fitted into a rack, the
openings in which correspond to the teeth
Of the wheels, the rack being placed be-
tween two steel rails OF the ordinary ad-
hesion pattern. The motive power Is to be
supplied by electricity. while the tunnels
and galleries will be lighted throughout BY
that the line will be in operation to the
top OF the Jungfrau in three or four years
The farmers Of Iowa are making sue
ceesful system OF insurance against hail.
. company organized for that purpose at
Des Moines fve years ago having now
more than 10000 policies and more than
&10000.000 In risks, covering over 2.000,000
acres Of farming lands. 1t has paid IN
losses $1,000 In 1898, S35, 900 in 1894. $751;
900 In 1895, $2S1, 900 In 1896, and $204, 900 In
1897. or q total Of $500, 900. The average as
scssment has been cents per acre q year.
bers pay . fee Of 81 and 2 mills on the
amount on which insurance is asked, and
the association insures its members, their
heirs or assigns against loss or damage by
hail to the growing crops to an amount not
to exceed $500 on 16o acres. according to
government survey. No loss is paid which
occurs later than September 20. This form
Of insurance protection against danger
which constantly menaces western farming
has been found as satisfactory in practical
test. II is said, as the tornado associations
OF the same region. A farmer whose crops
are Injured and who does not receive Pc
cuniary compensation gets one bushel Of
the kind OF grain destroyed for each 100
bushels raised by the other members Of the
cooperative company.
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TWO GRADES OF HUMOR.
Com pa risOn of the American and the
English varicty.

George Grossmi;h, comparing American
humor with English, says "A New York
gentleman was once chatting me about my
pronunciation OF certain words. and I was
very much amused at It, So l said to him
It's our language, you know. We invented
It before you were discovered He was a
bit abashed at frst. Then he said: That
SO. Well, think it's about time you
learned to speak It 1t Is very difficult 70
score off an American. and you can't play a
practical joke on one at all. I've often
gone, when I've had friend with me- into
ecme old city bank, like the Bank of Eng
land. for example-staid old place, you know.
We've marched up TO the counter and I've
said quite calmly to the old gentleman be-
hind it, Can't have brandy and soda
and some sandwiches?' They've always
been most polite. and taken It seriously,
saying: We don't keep brandy and soda and
sandwiches here But you have them or
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dered In from outside Yes, but that, Of
course, is for ourselves and 20 on, all quite
gravely and without the suspicion Of a smile
or the slightest quiver Of the muscles Of the
countenance TO indicate a sense that prac-
tical joke was fooling around And In
America you would have Jared differently"
Rather. l went once to the State house
in Hartford, Conn. There was a man stand
ing at the entrance. an Official with a band
around his hat; SO stepped up to him and
said: Can you tell me II this hotel is con-
Quoted on the European plan?' He simply
looked at me and calmly said: Amy more?
Then there was a moments awkward pause
and I had to walk out"
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Dr. Pentecost affirms that the churches in
this country are overfed and underworked.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-27
Death of Rev. W. O. Ewinu.

The Rev. W. o. Ewing, of,the United
Brethren church, died at his home in
Churchville on Wednesday last, afte1
an illness of typhoid fever of about two
weeks. He had charge of what is known
as the Churchville circuit, which in.
Guided four churches. He was one OF
the ablest and most scholarly members
of that ministry, and was man of the
highest Christian character and most
marked piety. He was only about 81
years of age, and leaves wife and two
children. His remains were taken tt
Rockingham, where the Intern mt took
place.
His illness was noticed in these columns
a few days ago, but at that time his
friends thought he had chances OF re-
covery as he was young and very robust
His death has caused deep grief in the
community where he lived.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-27
Death Of Mrs. Margaret Pates.

Died at her residence i'll Spring Hill.
Augusta county, Va, on October 9Th,
1898, Mrs. Margaret Pates, aged 81
years, six months and four days, relict
OF the late Jacob Pates, and daughte:
of Daniel Lambert, deceased. The de-
ceased led an exemplary Christian life,
was a member of the United Brethren
church for about 40 years, and none
knew her but to love and admire her
consistent Christian life. She leaves
four children to mourn their loss, three
daughters, and one son. Wesley, who is
a member of Captain Kerr's volunteers
now in the United States service.
The funeral sermon was preached by
tie Rev. c. H. Crowell of the United
Brethren church and her remains were
laid to rest beside her husband in Splitter
Chapel cemetery.
Thus has passed from amongst us
one who will long be remembered as {
mother to the motherless. solace tt
the sick and afflicted, wise counsellor
and friend to all.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-27
Bishop Of Brazil.

Washington, Oct. 20.-The House of
Bishop today selected Rev. Lucien Lee
Kinsolving, of Virginia, as Bishop of
Brazil. He will be the first bishop of
the national church of the United
States of Brazil, which will probably
be known as the Protestant Episcopal
Church in the United States of Brazil.
Rev. Lucien Lee Kinsolving, selected
as Bishop of Brazil, was born in Lou
doun county, Va, in 1862. One of his
brothers is Episcopal Bishop of Texas,
and another, Rev. Arthur B. Kinsolving,
is rector of church in Brooklyn. He
was educated at the Episcopal High
School of Alexandria, the University of
Virginia and the Alexandria Theological
Seminary He was ordained In 1889 by
Bishop Whittle and went to Brazil as a
missionary, where he has been quite
successful. He was president of the
last convocation of Brazil. and in the
petition asking for the conservation of
a bishop he was given as the choice of
the Brazilian churches for their fist
bishop.
| Bishop Kinsolving is well known in
Stanton and in this county where he
has relatives. About year ago he
visited Staunton and preached in both
Emmanuel and Trinity churches.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-27
Pars0n Massey's Barn Burned,

The Hon. John E. Massey, who owns
cash Lawn" a magnificent estate neal
Monticello, four miles southeast of Char
lottesyille, lost his valuable new barn,
with all its contents, by fire on the 10Th.
The fire broke out about quarter to 1C
O'Clock. consuming the building. one
hundred and sixty bushels of wheat, a
large quantity of hay, corn. oats, &C.,
besides several reapers and mowers,
plows, harness, sc. The blaze was first
discovered from the roof and the flames
had gained such Roadway that it was
impossible to save anything. Nothing
is known of the origin of the fire, but
the supposition is it originated from
spontaneous combustion from uncured
hay in the now Loss over two thou
sand dollars. No insurance. This is
the second barn, built on the same site,
MI. Massey has lost by fire in the last
ten years.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-27
Steele's Tavern Items,

Steele's Tavern, Va, Oct. 19.-The
people of this community are indignant
on account of the escape of Norris Rob.
inson from the county Jail Saturday
night. No worse man was ever at large
in the county, and it is regarded as
gross carelessness that it should have
been possible for him to break jail the
second time. Every effort should be
made by the county authorities to re-
capture him.
Miss Bessie V. Glasgow, who has
been visiting here and at Spottswood for
two weeks, returned to her home near
Buena Vista yesterday.
John FL. Rush, of this neighborhood,
is rebuilding his barn, which was burned
in August.
1t has been raining since early this
morning, and until about II o'clock to-
day the wind blew furiously. Farmers
who have not finished seeding will be
delayed several days.