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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-21
,Irs, BE Free silver Affair

Chattanooga, Tenn, March 21.-Bryan
said last night to the Associated Press
that he would attend the Dollar BAN
quet in New York if postponed until
April 10 if the management of that en-
tertainment made it distinctly a Chica-
so platform banquet in honor of JEFF
ferSOn; otherwise not.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-21
Gen. Miles at Boston.

Boston. March 21.-Mainr General
Nelson a. Miles. accompanied by Mrs.
Miles and a member of his personal
staff. arrived from New York yesterday
and will remain in this city for two or
three days. General Miles was driven
to the American house, where he at
tended d reception Of the Maine Veteran
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-21
strike Shuts OF the Work.

Jeanette. Pa. March 21--Glass is
being ladled out Of the tanks al Cham
hers x McKee's glass factory here
preparatory TO closing down the plant.
thus ending the strike of the lehr-
tenders and shove-in boys. over 1900
men are idle after having worked only
four months.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-21
Judge S. L. Pinney Very III.

Madison. Wis. March 21.-Judge s. L.
Pinney. who retired from the supreme
court bench few months ago on ac-
count of ill-health. is seriously i'll at his
home here. and it is feared has not long
TO live He has been sufferer from
6ropSy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-21
Rubin to Meet Peter aiaher.

New York March II. - Gus Rubin
signed articles of agreement yesterday
to meet Peter Maher in a twenty-round
bout before the Lenox Athletic club
April Is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-21
Pope.s Life Ebbing Away.

London, March 21.-The Rome CORE
spondent of The Daily Chronicle says:
Although there is no immediate alarm
it is generally felt that the pope's life
is ebbing away. Communications have
recently passed between the different
cabinets relative to the eventuality Of
a cOnpIaNe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-21
Wheeler I.sues q Statement.

Washington, March 21.-GeneraI Joe
Wheeler has issued q statement in reply
to the statements made in a book on the
Santiago fights by Correspondent Bon
sal. Wheeler declares most of BonsaPs
statements false where they relate to
the action of himself (Whee!er).
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-21

Produce: Butter = Extra creamer-
les. 19G19H per 10: extra dairies, lie:
fresh packing stock. l1612c. Eggs
Poultry-Turkeys. SG12c per III: chick
ems, 9d1oc: ducks, Sa9I5c: geese. So
SIC. Potatoes-Co Common to choice. $50
zoe per bu. Sweet Potatoes-IllinUis,
81. 5eT-e-25 per Dbl. Apples-CommoH to
fancy. s.. eOGI4 % per Dbl.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-21
Leave Rock Island.

Lines east of Peoria carry through
coaches and sleeping cars on night
trains To principal cities.
Il. STOCKHOUSE,
Genl Pass. Agent.
Rock Island, III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-21
Chicago Live Stock.

Chicago, March 20.
Hogs-Estimated receipts for the day.
SIS OOO; sales ranged at SO. 2ON310 for
pigs. S3.5543.S0 for light. S3.50@3.60 for
rough packing. S3.55Gt3S5 for mixed. and
IS. 654S.90 for heavy ackins and shipping
lots Cattle-Estimated receipts for the
day, IS 600: quotations ranged at $500
SIS choice to extra steers, $4,000 So
good to choice do, 81 3014.65 for fair to
good. s3S50445 common to medium do.
Sc. 75G4.l0 butchers steers, 81 10GD5.4O fe q
western steers. S3.40G4. 50 feeding steers.
81. 1504.10 COWS. S2.60M4.10 heifers, $40
also bulls, oxen and stays, SS.4OG4-SO
Texas steers. and S4.006690 veal calves.
Sheep and Lambs-Estimated receipts
for the day, 1900; quotations ranged
at S3.2564.70 westerns. S3o0@4.SO ma
tives, and 81 35G $50 lambs.
Milwaukee Grain.
Milwaukee. March 20.
Wheat-tSeady; No. l northern, 6SLc:
No. 2 northern, 66Is@65ssc. Oats
Higher; 271e M2Sc. Rye-Eigher; No. I,
5ile G55c- Berley-Steady; No. 2, 460
t6Izc; sample, 404451zc.
Local Markets.
Corn-.5cG3Sc.
OatS-2gcGS3Dc-
Hay-Timothy -: wild, a. 5OaIs
StraW-S4. 5OlJs5-
POtatoeS-i5c-
Butter-Fair to choice, I5c; fresh creamery.
zoe.
Eggs-I21.c.
Chickens-Spring. &c per pound.
DuckS-7c Pr pound
Turkeys Alive, &C per pound
CattIe-Butchers pay for corn fed steers
il.c45c COWS and heifers, 3I.clLIc: calves
icG65c
Hogs-Ji4 ca354c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-21
THE MARKETS.
Chicago Grain and Produce.

Chicago. March 90
Following We're the quotations on the
Board of Trade today:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-21
J. r. BURKHART, NJ.
MRS. HADA NJ BUHEHARr. NJ D.
DRS. BURKHART & BURKIIART,
Physicians.

ONCE Tremann block. once hours to IL
a m TO and to- Q p. m Phone No. 1902.
Rock Island, Ill. Night calls answered from
ONCE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-21
c. T. FOSTER, NJ. d.
Physician and Surgeon.

once between Third and Fourth avenues on
Twentieth street. ONCE hours: 8 To II a m,
2to4 D. III. and Z to p. m. Night calls from
orice. Phone 1854.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-21
sDaily. tDsily except sunday.


ID uCK ISLAND b PEORIA RAILWAY
n Depot First AvenIe and twentieth street.
r 5tockhouse, Gen1 Tk't Agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-21

Passenger trains leave c Il h p (Molino
avenue) depot i've 90 minutes earlier than timo
given. Trains marked daily, all other trains
daily except SUnday.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-09-01
RELIGIOUS.

United Presbyterian church: Morn
ing Norship at 1890; subject oisermon,
Like Gods-Like People," Sabbath
school at ll:45, Junior Enaeavor at
8 80, Senior Endeavor at 6 rs, evening
worship at 7:45. Subject OF sermon,
Fulfilling a Course" All cordially in-
vited 10 attend these services.
Congregational church: Services as
10 lows: Morning Worship at II p. m.
Subject OF sermon, "a Plea fer Christian
Progress" Sunday school at 1915,
evening service at 1880 D. M !, subject OF
sermon, "Why the bible is Strange
Book" All not attending elsewhere are
cordially invited to the above services.
Christian church: ]. 3. Holmes, Jr,
of Des Moines. Iowa, has been secured as
pastor Of the First Christian church, AL
oany, and VIII prearh his first sermon in
our city tomorrow, Sunday, at II 100 a.
m subject preaching Christ" Even
ing services 7:45 p. nj subject, "Quali-
feations for Service" A cordial invita-
tion extended to all.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-09-01

TnRrsHEo TOO QuloH.-H b. Holland,
manager Of the Salem FIGURING mill es.
terday received samples of grain from
harrisburg and Jefferson thar were not
at all acceptable for milling parposes,
and the same was rejected. The grain
was soft, having been exposed to the re /.
cent rains and was afterwards threshed
before it had thoroughly dried. For
such grain the mill company recon-
mends the following treatment as most
likely to dry the grain and make it mark
etab'e: Sack the grain, placing about
III bushels in each, tie well towards the
top Of sack, allowing the grain to shift
about as much as possible, Keep IN as
dry place rs possible that no more
moisture may be absorbed. Change the
sacks end for end each day. THIS treat
ment, the mill men say, will prove quite
effective in completely drying out the
grain.-Statesman.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-09-01
THURSDAY.
The Curl Case
From tho oregonlan

From tho oregonIan;
Justice vreeand yesterday gave his
deciaion ia the cate Of u. A. Baylor
against Mira. n. Il. Curl, who has been
trying TO retain possession Of three rooms
in the Osborn hotel under u sort Of lease
executed some time ago. She tried 10
lease tho entire building. but failed 10
give the required bond OF 5000. The de-
elsion ol Justice Nreelanil MAS that she
hAd no right whatever there. AHa part
u her defense, she undertook 10 clam
mat when ste signed tho bond ehc did
\ not comprehend i'a legal significance, or
hhhe would not have ligned H. This was
nos regarded rs having any bearing on
The case. She had failed 10 comply with
tho terms ol The lease. and hRd no right
. % the house. Tho matter has caused ].
II. Baylor l0t oi trouble, aud resulted
IN his being llncd | tho municipal court
loF assault on the ciiild oi the defendant.
bat according 10 this decision ,he had the
lesal right 10 exclude her from the hotel
'PAoFrAntE SrHcrLAri6S ,.jcese Brown
Aso!d hIs grain crop cr ihe second time
Saturday,. He originally sold Il 10 Louie
i ANilkcraon for $500. and then, at time
sben the rain MAS falling FAST and clouds
seFe dark over heal, purchased II Of tho
unyer for sie0 cash. 100 bushels Of shoal
snd 81 bushels OF cata. equivalent 20
ksboat giDa. After successfully thteshnp
A500 bushels 81 whegt, bio sold the re-.
malnder OF lhe crop atil standing In the
ssheck 10 l.. Il. bfyton aud i. \. MeFAd.
den. Saturday. Tor 800. Oi the remain.
\ sne crop there are ls5 Acfes ot wheat and
over 100 acres oi oats, all 10 the shock
4 TIC farm iB owned by an eastern mar
y who gets one.thri OF the crop - renal
| end this one-lt,ird tho new purchasers
i are t. deliver Gt the mills, lereldca pay
y ing their can lhroshinR bill From iii
cfop Mr.. Brown has realized $500 ia cash
$50 - cash and To0 bushea Of wheat
e0uiyaleni 70 over 1900 In cash. lie ha
4 paid ont $50 in cash, 100 bushes 0
AEheat and 80 bushels oi calls. llla no
rpHt Is nearly $500. Tie when
y febhed on the place averaged 2
ieheis per acre. Corvallis Times.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-09-01

And nov that our smallpox friend,
SHUT, OF the iIepner Times, has fully
recovered he ~ called upon TO endure the
toriure Of being the butt Of various news
paper punsters, who say his was re-
markablo case. that while ho was Shut
In, lac broke out, aud now that he has
ceased to break ont, he's Shut ont; and
when ho told them TO Shut up they
called him ecab printer and said his
sign indicated yellow journal. Such
treatment Is anything but fraternal.-
Ex.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-09-01
Tc NIGHT AND TO MORROW
NIGHT

And each day and night during this, week
you can get at any druggists Kemp s Bal
sam for the Throat and Lungs, aeknowl'
edged to be Inc most successful remedy ever
sold fer Coughs, Group, Bronchitis, Astl-
MA and Consumption. Get a bottle to-
day and keep it always in the bouse, so
cad cnack your cold at once. friee
and SOC. Sample bottle free.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-09-01

ExANtNISd TaEEs MIR. l.. T. Rcy-
noids, Of salem, horticultural commits
tioner for this districts here examining
trees, not only In tho commercial OF.
chards but as well 10 the city and
throughout the county. lle has been
finding n gool many San Jose scales in
Albany. He makes his report TO the
horticultural board, when each indlvid-
nal having trees affected IN notified 10
spray, aud this has 10 be done within
thirty days or tho property owner Is sub
jett TO prosecution. This should result
10 great Improvement to trees gener-
ally.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-09-01

The steamer Eugene, which has b,en
recently in the repair shop at Portland is
about ready for business and viii make
It's next trip south leaving Portland
Sept. 8. A new tariff has been placed
Into effect. The boat will leave Portland
Tuesdays and Fridays and arrive Sun
lays aud Thursdays.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-09-01

SIR. Pague 70 being abused more than
anybody these days. Here Is a sample
from the Salem Independent: We
aotieo that Pague, tho weather humbug,
puts the word probable" before all his
predictions OF late. But even then he is
30 far OF that he had bitter hold is
tongue
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-09-01

/ |. .EcruRr.-Dr. T. Francis Regan will
,tcture at Peaice Memorial church to-
morrow night at o'clock. Mr.. Regan
comes as an inspiratioual and trance
speaker. Will also lecture on Sunday
evening at the same place. No admis-
sion fec.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-09-01

KgiogtEp sNalLfox, $50 Tho DnocBAr
doesn'l believe there Is anything Ii the
iollo0in clipping from to-slaya Oregon
Ian; Salem, Aug. so. County Judge
Terrell ttis afternoon received q letter
from Judge of tho Peace W. I. Clark. OF
Gates, announcing that several cases OF
SMALLPOX hsye been dis' oyeFed at Berry
station, this county, on tho Corvallis 4
Eastern railroad. Residents Of that
place and Detroit. two miles west Of
..ore,aro rep rted 10 he greatly alarmed.
Judge Terrell will investigate the matter
immediately.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-09-01
Academy of
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help
Boarding School for Girls

Thorough Instruction. Wholesome
diet Homelike treatment. BOYS and
girls are admitted as day pupils from six
years upward. Terms are moderate.
Call at the Academy for Information or
write to SISTER SUPERIOR.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-09-01

II you wish TO take the lea }, r.ds a
Cleveland. For sale by McFeron 4 Tom
lipson.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-09-01

Miss Joyce Biownell viii take up her
piano class duving vacation through tue
winter. The best German and Eastern
methods. Leave word with w. +. Read
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-09-01

Water Melons, sweet. ard delicious
on hand daily at
&c. E. BRowNELL's.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-09-01

Fresh bread every day. Two loave
or a. nivkle at McFeron x Tomhnsun.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-09-01

For choice groceries at reasonable
rates, see McFeron & Tomlinson.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-09-01

Try our bread at two soayes tor a
nickle. McFeIon & Tomlinson.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-09-01

White Clover Honey, 10 cts. per ID. al
G. E.Brownell s.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-09-01

Your grocer keeps it.
The Magnolia Flour
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-09-01

Tonight and Sunday, probably fair sta
tionary ttmJ erature, River 30 feet.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-09-01

Yellow Crawford peaches can now be
found at
BRowNEll's, srd St
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-09-01

An Albany man has discovered that
a lseneyer you can see Mt. Hood from
llbany at this time OF the year, II will
ain within two or three days. Next.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-09-01

seo Ihe sugar BOwI's wIadOw dispIay
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-09-01

A ladies driving glove is at the DEMo-
ERAT Office.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-09-01

--p@-4.owe The opiicia viii leave Tues
ay night.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-30
SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 80 1895

THcFHEEL LANCE published tri-weekl
"A an independent newspaper, 10 located at 90
Commerce Tor william ST., Frederieksourg'
virginia, and 10 issued on Tuesday, THURSDAY
ard Saturday mornings by The Free
Lance Newspaper. 6eek and JOB
Pflntins Company 81 Frsssr'sss
bsrs vIrslnis."
Its Subscription Terms are tl.bO per year
n.0O for months. Is cents fore months or
50 cents for month";
tts advertising Rates are for one square Of
ten lines or less, hrst insertion,bO cents,snd 70
cents for each additional insertion. slO,OO per
square per year. No position 0tren and no
fo~s<cn advertisements are taken at a less rote
than our hoHse patrons pdy. The right Is re-
served TO reject or modify any advertisement
IL deemee libelous or otherwise Objectionable
Yearly adver tisers disseminating during the
rear will be charged invariably st transient
rates.
all letters recommending candidates Ioi
ofaoe must be paid for to insure their puoh-
cation
Resolutions OF respect TO deceased members
passed by societies. corpoTstions,ass
or other organizations will be invsrisoN
charged for ss advertising matter.
All communications of every character
should be addressed 10 "THBFR LANOh.
FrederioksburR. Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-30
Snanish Cabinet Resigns.

Madrid, Sept 28.-The Spanish cabi-
net will resign tomorrow, as the result
Of irreconcilable differences among the
ministers regarding proposals for ma
tional defense.
This decision was taken at the cabi-
net council tonight. The chief subject
under consideration was the scheme OF
the minister Of war, Lieut. Gen. Oamilo
Polavieja, for an extraordinary credit
to be used in increasing and strength
ening frontier Notifications.
The minister Of finance. Senior Villa
verde, was unable to agree with the
suggestions Of Gen. Polaviejs, and a
ministerial crisis followed.
The premier, Senior Don Francisco
Silvela, will therefore go tomorrow to
San Sebastian to place the resignation
of tie entire cabinet in the hands Of
the Queen Regent.
The Silvela ministry, which was con.
stituted ON March 3. was made up as
follows:
President Of the Council, Senior Don
Francisco Silvela; Minister OF Foreign
Affairs, Marquis Tidal; Minister Of
Justice, Senior Duran Minister OF FL
nance. Senior villaverde Minister Of
the Interior, Senior Dato; Minister OF
War, Gen. Polavieja; Minister OF Ma
rins. Admiral Gomez Imsy; Minister
Of Agriculture. Commerce. and Public
Works, Senior Oardenas.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-30
North Atlantic Squadron to Assemble
In HAMPTON Reads.

The North Atlantic Squadron will
assemble in Hampton Roads shortly
after the naval parade in New York
harbOr in honor Of Admiral Dewey
Mr. A p Thorn has received tele-
gram from Senator Martin who stated
that Secretary Allen has advised him
that the wsrships will arrive there be-
tween Oct. 2 and Much pressure
was brought to bear upon the Secretary
who was asked by a large delegation Of
Virginians to order the squadron to
assemble there during the Virginia
State Fair, which opens at Norfolk.
Oct 3
So large was the delegation which
waited upon Mikinley and the Secre-
tary of the Navy that the President
said jestingly that he hoped that the
census would not be taken In their alb
seDce, as if done the population Of Vir-
ginia would show decrease Mr..
Thorn was spokesman for the delega-
tion.
The occasion OF the squadron's visit
is to be made grand holiday. All the
schools Of the tidewater section around
Norfolk, Newport News. Berkeley.
Portsmouth, Hampton and other near
by places will be closed for day, and
excursions will be run. Business or
CARNATIONS of Tidewater Virginia. as
sisted by those Of Richmond are busy
preparing program Of reception.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-30
Weather forecast for Fred
sricksburo and oicinitV.
Saturdayfair, cooler. FreSh
South 10 West loindS.

There is something very interesting
In the immense popularity Of Admiral
Dewey. No other American within
the memory Of living man has so stirred
to its profoundest depths the enthusi-
asrn Of the American heart. 1t is not
alone the greatness of his achievement
In destroying. as with one angry thun'
derbolt from heaven. the Spanish fleet
Of Manila. 1t is not easy to resolve and
explain the phenomenon. No doubt 1t
is in part due to the fact that the scene
Of the great exploit was 1T such vast
distance from home, and from all pos
sihility Of succor in case Of disaster.
Some of it is also attributable, no
doubt, to the suddenness with which
the signal victory in the distant Pacific
thrust upon the country new and un-
dreampt Of problems Of colonial expan-
sion and Importance. But there can
be no question that one principal
source Of the admiration and enthusi'
asm of his countrymen is the simplicity
and modesty of the man, and his abso-
lutte freedom from the restless ambition
and feverish thirst for political promo
ton which is 80 almost universal with
the public men Of the present day.
Admiral Dewey treats almost with dis
dain the bare suggestion Of his candi-
dacy for the Presidency; says that he
really has no active political predilec-
tions; that. having been born end rear
ed in Vermont. he is Republican be-
cause republicanism was the vital air
he breathed, but that if he had been
born in the South he would probably
have been q Democrat. He declares
that he is simply a sailor, without the
slightest pretension to the character Of
education or the experience that are re-
quired In the discharge Of the presi'
dency, or Of any political position
Whatever. Nothing sets off true merit
like modest department and freedom
from self.assertion. The appellatiOn Of
Fuss and Feathers" applied to Cen
eral Winfield Scott, had more than any
thing and everything else to do with
his defeat for the presidency in 1852.
There is no semblance Of vainglorious
pride or pomposity about Dewey and
1t is, as above. said, his delightful sim
plicisy and modesty which kindles into
enthusiasm the admiration OF his coun.
trymen for his splendid exploit at Ma
Mia.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-30
Promising virginians.
The Washington correspondent If
Baltimore Sun says:

The Washington correspondent of
Baltimore Sun says.
Credit for the invention known as
the superimposed turrets. with which
the battle-ships Kearsarge and Ken
lucky are fitted has been generally
given t. Admiral sampson, who rs
head of the Ordnance Bureau, ap-
proved the system and secured ITS triil
on these vessels The introduction If
such turrets was so wide departure
from the ordinary system that II was
claimed by its opponents the plan
would prove failure and the ships be
far less formidable that the Iowa OF
Indiana class Since these vessels were
built. ordnance experts have been ia
vorably disposed toward the new tor.
rets, and il is predicted the III 1t salts
factory results Will be obtained from
them
While officially Sampson is response
bic for these turrets. the real inventor,
the man who first conceived the idea
and worked it out. was Lieut.. Joseph
Strauss, young Virginian, whose
knowledge Of ordinance matters gen
orally is admitted to equal that Of any
officer of the service lie was an en-
sign when the Kearsarge and Kentucky
were being considered and on duty in
the Ordnance Bureau here He deyel-
oped while at Annapolis "A decided turn
toward ordnance, and his inventions
are now among the most valuable in
use by the navy.
Lieut.. Strauss. without suggestion
from any one. drew up designs for the
turrets and presented them TO Admiral
Sampson, who was not inclined To treat
them at first with much consideration
As the value OF the system was pre-
sented by Strauss the Admiral saw that
q design for mounting heavy guns on
shipbosrd had been suggested entirely
different from that adopted by any
power aud at once placed it before the
bureau chiefs, who were then consider
ing plans for the ships \ prolonged
controversy ensued. there being strong
differences Of opinion regarding the
merits of the proposed system. Finally,
however it was adopted and applied to
the Kearsarge and Kentucky.
Lieut.. Strauss graduated high in the
class Of 1885. Of which Constructor ID.
W. Taylor, also Virginian, was the
star man. In this class were eight
members from Virginia, all Of whom
stood within the first To- The record
has never been surpassed by any State
On account Of his marked ability
Lieut.. Strauss will shortly be detailed
70 duty at the Indian Head Proving
Station. and within few months Will
probably be in charge Of It