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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-23
HEAVY NAVAL GUNS.
Springs to Take off the ReeOil-Quick-
Loading Devices.

Loading Devices.
Lexington CKy) dispatch to The Philadelphia
Times.
The inventor of the double turret,
the recoil springs for heavy naval guns
md the rapid loading mechanism for
Strauss, of this city. Seventeen years
ago, while the Strauss family lived in
Lynchburg, Va, it was decided by
the naval department to appoint twen-
ty-five young men to the Naval Aca-
DENY rs cadet engineers, the appoint
nents to be made in competitive eX-
animation. Virginia won two of the
appointments, Joseph Strauss being
one of the lucky men.
After graduating the lieutenant de-
cided to go on board vessels and study
ordnance. AS the result of this study
ne evolved the plan of the double
turret, which enables concentration
of fire unattainable without it's use.
While watching the work of the big
guns the lieutenant was struck with
the inefficiency of the hydraulic re-
coil, which was constantly getting out
of order, filling the floors of the tur.
rets with water and drenching the
men to the skin, rendering the work
IN every way disagreesble. He devised
4 system of heavy steel springs, wound
10 c5 finders, which not only take up
the recoil of the gums, but automsti-
cally return them to the firing posi-
ton.
He also saw that the old fashioned
loading mechanism for heavy guns
Sas faulty. He worked out a new de-
vice for loading them, which has made
possible, as shown by test recently
m ade on the Texas, to load q 13-inch
gun in two minutes, instead of six
minutes, as required under the old
machinery. 1t was the intention of
his superior officers to have him &C.
cupy a chair in the Naval Academy,
but being of a practical turn of mind,
he lieutenant begged to be allowed
the privilege of studying the actual
workings of guns on board ships. Mem
oers of the Ordnance Department who
have watched this remarkable genius
say that should he suffer no misfortune
be will continue to make improve
ments until the American Navy will
be far and away ahead of any other in
the matter of rapidity of action and
the minimum of danger to it's work.
ing force.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-23
The OregOn's Commander.

New York Tribune.
The old Green Mountain State is es-
pecially prominent now in naval ope-
rations. AS if 1t were not sufficient hon
or to furnish to the Navy Rear-Admi-
raj Dewey, it now appears that Cap
tain Charles Edgar Clark, to whom b as
been intrusted the responsibility of
commanding the Oregon on her long
voyage around South America, is also
Vermonter, bond and bred.
He was appointed from Vermont to
the Naval Academy in 1860, when he
was seventeen years old, and remained
there until October 1863. He entered
upon active service in the midst of the
civil war, being assigned as an ensign
to the steam slOop Ossipee, which was
one of the Western Gulf Blockad ing
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-23

says Mir. Reckhart, for the public
will not permit it. Mr.. Reckhsrt says
further that the only people that 60 to
the high school commencement are the
fond mothers and fathers and sisters
aud brothers of the graduates, and
these people do not come to the con-
carts anyway.
We suppose Mr.. Reckhart would
change his mind if he could see that
the public desired to have it changed.
So if there is any feeling at all in the
city in favor of postponing Fridays
concert to Monday, we respectfully re-
quest that the people interested send
cards to this Office expressing their
opinions.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-23
THAT FUND AGAIN.

G. r. MOREHEAD, president and
boss, will not commit himself as to the
disposition of that nineteen hundred
dollar street improvement fund. He
doesn't know anything about it,doesnh
know whether the money is in the
bank or not, but when the boys sought
his august presence in the council
chamber in the back room of the State
National bank, whence go forth thu
edicts that rule Ell Paso, he said, in
substance, Just go ahead and use it as
you please; won't hinder you. If you
want to use it for a Jail, use it. If you
want to use it for streets and side
walks, use it," That didn't help the
timid aldermen bit, so they
went to Joseph Magoffin, vice
president and mayor, with a view to
shouldering the responsibility on him
Joe winked the other eye in the direc-
tion of the HERALD Office, and said
something like this: ''Boys, as mayor,
have only q casting vote, you know.
What did Morehead say about it," So
it is clear that there is bee in some
body's bonnet, aud none of the boys
like to take the esponsibility of re-
moving it. Mr.. Wales, Mr.. Robinson,
Mr.. Clifford, Mr.. Drummer, speak GU,
now, aud back up your convictions
by acting right. A few dollars spen,
on Myrtle street, at and near the cor
| ner of Florence, would make hundreds
OF people rise up and call yor
blessed. And North Oregon
street is pretty bad, too
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-23
Stands at the Head.

Aug. J. Bogel. the leading druggis,
of Shreveport, La, says: DIR. X np Is
New Discovery is the only thing tina,
cures my cough, and it is the best seller
| have" J.F. Campbell, merchant OF
Stafford, Ariz., writes: Or. King s
New Discovery is all that is claimed
for it; it never fails, and is sure cure
for Con sumption, Coughs and Colds.
l can not say enough for its merits. y
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs and Colds is not an
experiment. 1t has been tried for a
quarter of a century, and today stands
at the head. 1t never disappoinfs.
Free trial bottles at w. A. Irwin & Co.,
Wholesale and Retail Drug Store.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-23
A CLASH.

An effort was made by the HERALD
to have the plaza concert. now set for
next Friday night, the 9th, postponed
to the following Monday night, for two
reasons which it considers good. First,
next Monday is Memorial Day, observ-
ed in North and South alike by exer
cises in memory Of those heroes who
died in the war of secession. This
year the day will have more than
usual significance. We have the mar
tyrs of the Maine to remember. We
have those who have been
killed during the present
war. We have, perhaps greatest
of all, to celebrate, with the deepest
reverence and thanksgiving, the final
reunion of North and South, now sp-
parently for the first time since the
war of secession free from any faint of
rancor or suspicion. 1t is our opinion
that q suitable demonstration in the
park on Monday night, with plenty of
flags around, and the band playing
American music purely, without for
eigu admixture, would be a very good
thing for Ell Paso. The second reason
is that the high school commencement
takes place in Myar's opera house
on Friday night, and q good many peo-
pie will be deprived of one or the
other OF these pleasures if the concert
is not changed. Ell Paso has SO few OPP
portunities for entertainment that it
does not seem right to double up.
Mr.. Reckhart, when queried on the
subject, said that certainly no extra
concert would be given especially for
Memorial Day, unless the
money was put up beforehand.
The Mexicans in the band, who he re-
luctantly admitted were the best part
of it, work for money, and the band
cannot play unless they are paid. The
concert will not be postponed at all,
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-23

THE condition OF the streets, alleys,
and sidewalks in Ell Paso is disgrace
full. The HERALD invites all citizens
to send to this office complaints of
whatsoever sort bearing on this ques-
ton. Citizens are requested to use
the following form in notifying US.
Fill out clip, and send to the HERALD:
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-23
WhOODing Cough.

l had little boy who was nearly
dead from an attack of whooping cough.
My neighbOrs recommended Chamber
lain's Cough remedy. | did not
think that any medicine would help him
but after giving him q few does of that
remedy 1 noticed an Improvement. and
one bottle cured him entirely. It is
the best cough medicine 1 ever had in
the house,. l.. Moore, South Bur-
gettstown, Pa. For sale by all drug
Qists
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-23
Sea Air and TELEGRAPH Wires

Telegraph wires will last for 40 years
near the seashore. In the manufac-
turing districts the same wires will
last only ten years, and sometimes less.
Chicago Tribune.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-23

ThelHeight of A bsurdity: Mrs. Ros-
en- baum-Mrs. SatZenstein was Just
here-der impudence ohf dot woman!
Mr.. senbaum-Vot did she say?
Mrs. Rosenbaum Gndignantly)-aske ed
me vot l vas going to make out .of der
baby-shoost as if he was for SALE
Puck.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-23

SOME of our leading citizens have
determined to boycott the information
al street car line because the cars are
propelled by Spanish mules.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-23
So. Pac. Co. to KIOndike.

Through tickets via San Francisco,
Seattle or Portland. Rates of fare,
and freight and general Information
furnished on application or by mail.
T. E. HUNT, Commercial Agt.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-23

''Ah.' sighed the sad faced man at
the poker table, as his last chip dis
appeared, eff we could see ourselves
as others see us''-Boston TRANSCRIPT.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-23

Take the r. G., S. M. & P.
Ry for Casas Grandes, San Buena-
benturs, and the Ysqui gold fields
Trains leave Ciudad Juarez Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays at $40 8. m.
Arrive Ciudad Juarez Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays at 1920 p. m,
Mexico City time. Depot opposite
Mexican Central passenger depot.
J. T. LOGAN,
Gen1 Traffic Agent.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-23
AnvERriaIho RATES.

Rates of advertising in the Daily or Weekiy
Sdition made known on application AZ 1ne
Ger u.s. and representative OF the puslness
department win call and quote prices ana
Contract for space.
Locals 10 cents per line in every instance
for 6rst insertion. and cents per line Tor eacn
Legal notices Of every description d per
CHI each insertion.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-23

BOOK AND JOB PRINTING.
Tai HERALD is fully prepared to do al
Kinds Of plain and fancy JOB printing In az
promptly done.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-23
Holden's Positive F lie Cure.

Holden's Positive F lie Cure.
Sufferers use it. Relief will be speedy
and cure positive and permanent II d.
rections are strictly followed. For sale
Kelly by & Pollard, druggists.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-03
AN EPISODE OF 1886.
When Hanging Was Publicly Done In
Naxx

| 1t was customary in New York city
about 100 years ago to hang condemned
criminals in plain view of the public
partly as an awful warning of the end
! to which a criminal career led, and part
! ly because the people of that day had
| few public festivals and they zen ioyed a
! hanging" The executions were usually
in or near Bowling Green, and occasion
ally when the laws victim was an UNI
commonly bad man, he would be burned
! to death at the stake. Immediately
after the close OF the revolutionary war
the statutes for the punishment of
thieving were very severe. Men were
| hanged for burglary and arson as well
as murder During the Christmas hol-
! idays of 17SG a black man named Thorn
as Lee was publicly executed for bur
| glary, in the presence of a large NUM- Der
of ''the good people" of New York.
| After the fatal signal had been given
The rope slipped and caught him by the
chin, in which situation he was sus-
pended for nearly two minutes The
excitement was very great for a short
time. Finally the condemned man
| spoke, saying: at does not choke me-
The officers of the law mumbled some
excuses, got under the platform and
raised it up so that the rope could be
properly adjusted, and then the black
man was hanged, ito the satisfaction of
all"
THE unfortunate man appeared to
| have little concern for his unhappy situ-
ation," said the local chronicler of that
| date, ''aud but an imperfect idea of the
| future state. John Carr white man,
the other convict whose life was to have
terminated on the same day, was par
doned in consequence of a petition of
many citizens in his favor Notwith-
standing the awful spectacle. number
of hardened villains the other night
broke open the store of Mr.. Rhineland.
err. at Burling Slip, and carried off an
iron chest containing cash to the
amount of c 100, This they conveyed
10 the shipyards, but being unable to
break it open, they broke into a black
smiths shop and procured the neces-
sary implements for the purpose. N.
Y. Times.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-03
FRUIT AND FOLIAGE OF EGG FRUIT
TREE

meesapota it will not endure frost, and
under favorable conditions, also like
the sapodilla and German (Monstera
deliciosa) it is everbearing, being fire.
quently loaded with three successive
crops at the same time. This ever
bearing quality must always mark the
limits of its profitable culture. In its
endurance of drought, hot sun and dry
soil, it strangely resembles the mango.
The tree is much smaller than the
mango while the leaves have a marked
family resemblance to the mammee-
sapota, of which the fruit has been
called small edition" The pulp of the
fruit resembles the yolll of a hard
boiled egg, tasting as one might inn
agine the egg would taste if we'll sweet
cred. The fruit is evidently very rich
in nourishment. One caution should be
observed by those investigating this
fruit for the first time, that is, that in
an unripe state the fruit is unpleas-
antly bitter The taste of some people
not all--will need cultivation in the
use of the Canitel, as is true of many
other valuable fruits of the tropics
This fruit always sells well in the Key
West market. 1t will always be in de-
mand with those who know what it is.
The tree fruits ut three or four year
old, and is manifcstly at home in dry
and sandy soil, growing with little care
and fruiting abundantly, without irri-
Cation, and surrounded on all sides by
fruiting pineapples. The fruit is as yet
SO little known that few people outside
of the tropics have learned its real
value. Its intrinsic merit as nourish-
ing food, its firmness and reasonable
keeping qualities and the ease with
which it can be grown, all conspire to
encourage it's more general introduction
and culture wherever the mango, avo-
cado rear and the sapodilla can be sue
cessfully grown. Its introduction and
general use is only question of time
The ingenious and enterprising house
keeper, as soon as the fruit can be
furnished in sufficient quantities to her
hand, will find many ways to profita-
bly, dispose Of its rich and buttery pulp.
The foliage is large, glossy, dark
green. and the entire tree is very beau.
tiful and ornamental. As n greenhouse
and conservatory plant, for colder
climates it presents a highly pleasing
Elbridge Gale, in Ameri-
can Agriculturist.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-03
A FRIENDS ADVICE.
And what it led to.

many younger woman. Ever since my
recovery I have taken couple OF bottles
OF DR.. A yetfs Sarsapa,illa each spring, and
am quite satisfied that l owe my good
health to this treatment. I give this testi-
monial purely in the hope that ii may
meet the eye of some poor sufferer
MARY LINGARD, Woodstock, ont.
DR.. Ayers Sarsaparilla has won its way
TO every Corne- OF the world by the praise
OF its friends those who have tried il and
who know they were cured by the use of
the remedy There is nothing so strong
as this personal testim Ouy. II throws all
theories and faucies TO the winds and
stands sOiidly upon the rock of expert
euCe challenging every skeptic with a
positive ~ ksoIc." Ayers SarSaparilla
with its purifying and vitaliziug action on
the blood is radical remedy for every
form Of disease that begins n tainted or
impure blood. Hence tumors. sores,
ulcers, boils, eruptions and similar dis
eases yield promptly 10 this medicine.
Some cases are more stubborn than others,
but persistence with Or. Ayers Sarsapa-
rilla usually results in complete cure.
Mary Liugard began with bottle, and
went on TO a course Of Dr. Ayers Sarsapa-
rilla. When she was cured she realized
that 4 medicine that could cure disease
could also prevent il. SO she took a couple
Of bottles each spring and kept in perfect
health. There are thousands G similar
cases on record. Some OF these are
gathered into Dr.. Ayers Curebock little
book of 100 pages which is sent free by the
]. c. Aver Co, Lowell, Mass. White for it.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-03
ORCHARD AND GARDEN.

To prevent mildew in apple trees,
trim out well.
Thoroughly cultivate all newly
planted trees.
Keeping tree thrifty tends materi-
ally to lessen the liability to disease.
Now is a good time to apply the poul-
try manure around the strawberry
plants.
After a tree is pruned it is more i'm
portant to have it heal well than
quickly.
In taking up a tree it is an item to
take with it all of the healthy roots
possible.
The cherry, after once well started
to growing, requires very little if any
pruning.
One advantage with low-limbed trees
is that they are not so liable to be
blown over.
Do not prune the peach until after
the danger of freezing is over in the
spring, and then prune severely.-St.
Louis Republic.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-03

1t Is not common occurrence that n
friendly word should be the means OF Civ
ing nearly forty years OF happiness and
health to the person needing the advice I
carried. This was the case with Mary
Lingard. At twenty-five She was dragging
out her days in misery. At sixty-one She
finds herself SO active and strong she can
do work that would shame many younger
woman, and looks back on thirty-six
happy, healthful years of industry. But
let her tell her story:
"Thirtv-six years ago had great trouble
with my liver. The doctors allowed that
there were tumors growing on It, and they
blistered my side in an effort 10 give me
relief / was at that time earning my
living as a tailoress, but for five years,
between the pain in my side and the
bliSters l was in constant misery, and
work was a drag to me, with no prospect
of relief; fortunately for me, however,
friend advised me to take DR.. Ayers Sar
saparilla, and finally persuaded me to take
meuCed taking the SarSaparilla my side
was 50 painful that could not fasteu my
dress. and for a time l did not get any
relief, but my friend advised me TO per-
severe and relief was sure to come, and
come it did. This happened, as l say,
thirty-six years ago. My liver has never
troubled me since, and during these years
/ have passed through the most critical
period OF a womau's life without any par
ticular trouble, and to-day, at sixty-oue
years of age, 1 am active and strong, and
able to do days work that would upset
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-03

A story is told by Mr.. George w. Crit
fin, of Henderson county, of a shep-
herd dog owned by him, which certain
" demonstrates the superior instinct
of this little woolly creature over most
species of the canine family. zone day."
said that gentleman. II was driving
along the public highway and the dog
was following me. l stopped to talk
to some friends that l met, and while
conversing with them, unknowingly
dropped my watch from my vest pocket.
The watch had short piece Of leather
attached to it, which answered for
fob. As soon as the chat ended | got
into my buggy and drove on. l had
driven half a mile or more when, to my
establishment, l noticed the dog was
trotting along close behind the We
hicle with the watch hanging from his
mouth by the leather strap, which he
held firmly between his teeth. OF course,
] made haste TO stop and get out of the
buggy. As l did so the dog came up to
me wagging his tail, seemingly con-
scious and proud of what he had done.
This, though, is just one of the many
intelligent acts to that little animals
credit. "-Iouisville Post
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-03
PIN ROLL SUPPLANTS CUSHION
Monotony of the Old Pillow Form Re-
Iievcd by n New Departure.

The return of needlework as a fine
art and fashionable pastime accounts
for the unusual array of pretty articles
that increase as the season advances.
With the passing of the pin tray came
the revival of the pin cushion. The
monotony of its old time pillow form
is relieved by the most decided de-
parture possible in contour. The ultra
smart pin cushion is a roll that can be
spanned between the thumb and first
finger. but it lengthens indefinitely
sometimes, reaching out the full limit
of the dressing table from right to
left 1t is of rich silk, delicately en-
broidered or hand painted, and finished
all around with double and even triple
frills OF silk and lace. The yelling fad
has invaded the pin cushion ranks ard
silk and satin covers are oyerlaid with
dainty folds of silk muslin that fire.
quently have profuse decorations o.
their own. A scarlet satin cushion OF
this kind has a mousseline de sole cover
edged in lace and decorated with a hand
painted American beauty rose and
leaves of natural size. Delicate silks
are draped in white net run with mar
row ribbons caught here and there with
clusters of long looped bows. The full
table length pin cushion, which is more
a matter of ornament than utility. is
the central figure of a set, the smaller
cushions preserving the general form
of decoration, but ranging in size &c
very minute patterns devoted, by the
way, 10 little ribbon pins.--Chicagc
Times-Herald.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-03
Floridn south-pixie FIyer toute.

Double Daily Sleepers between Nashville
and Jacksonville, via Chattanooga, Atlanta,
Macon and Triton. Buffet Sleeper betwe n
St. Louis and Charleston, via NASH
vile, Chattanooga, Atlanta and Au-
gusta. For information concerning rates
to Winter Resorts, Land and Home
seekers Excursions South, Sleeping Car
reservation, etc, apply to Brard F. Hill,
\. p. Agt. 32S Marquette Bldg: Chicago, or
J. II. Mitter, ~ w. p Agt. Box coo st,
Louis, Mo. For pamphlets regarding lands
and resources Of country traversed by Nash
vile, Chattanooga 4 St Louis Railway, ad-
dress J. B. Killebrew, immigration Agent,
Room IS Chamber of Commerce, Nashville,