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The Press., 1900-11-29
The Dry Battery,

The dry battery, so called, b as al
most completely supplanted the Older
wet battery for electric bell work etc.
on account Of it's greater convenience
and lack of the disagreeable, sloppy
qualities possessed by it's predecessor
Somebody has defined dry battery as
one that is always wet inside and a
wet battery as one that often dries up,
1t Is precisely SO; the dry battery is
permanently wet inside. It is general.
ly made up of zinc cylinder OF cup,
In which is supported carbon stick or
rod, surrounded by some porous sub
stance, such as excelsior or other
fiber, mineral wool or plaster Of pans.
This is saturated with the active chem
tcal. sal ammoniac generally, in son-
ton made stiff with gelatin. The whdle
la then sealed with pitch or some sinh
lar compound and is ready for use.
These batteries are made in vast qusn-
titles and SO cheaply that when one
becomes exhausted it is simply thrown
away and replaced with a new one.
The Press., 1900-11-29

Superior court will convene at Rock
Vile next Tuesday. A short calendar
session will be held In the forenoon, and
the criminal case of the state against
Rogers will come up in the afternoon.
The case of the state against Herbert
Willis, charged with burglary and theft,
Is assigned for Wednesday.
The annual financial report of the coun-
ty commissioners will be found In another
column. The total number of prisoners
committed to the jail for the year ending
June 80, last, was II. (Number commit
ted year ending June, 1898, 81; year
1899, 69). Ten were In the jail at the be-
ginning of the year and 81 at the end.
Average number during the year, 152.
Thirty-three of the prisoners were habit
ually Incorporate. Twenty-ene were
married. The prisoners were sentenced
for the following crimes: Thirty-four for
drunkenness, 8 for assault with intent to
kill, for vagrancy, for breach of the
peace, 8 for being common drunkards,
and 1 each for burglary, embezzlement
and poisoning.
The Press., 1900-11-29
WILITMA NTIC

Mrs. Pelonia Doginsk, wife of Peter
Doginsk, was instantly killed by the north
bound boat train, on the Central Vermont
Saturday morning, about 80 O'Clock.
She was on the track gathering coal.
Mrs. Doginsk was native of Russia, and
with her husband had lived In this city
about three years.
The Press., 1900-11-29
Mount Marcy.

Mount Marcy, the highest mountain
In the Adirondacks, is very uneasy
with volcanic tendency. This mountain
Is one Of the curiosities of the Adiroa.
dack section, and it is said to be tile
first mountain in the world to have Il.
ceived the cooling breezes after tfe
chaos period, and to this fact is attrfb
uted the continued salubrity Of the ali
and general healthfulness Of the Ali
rondack mountains.
Few things are impossible in them.
selves. It is not SO much means az
perseverance that is wanting to. bring
them to successful issue.
The Press., 1900-11-29
The Doctors Hint.

Patient-Doctor can't sleep at
night. | tumble and toss until morn
ing.
Doctor-H'm, that's bad Let me see
your tongue. (After diagnosis) Physic-
ally you are all right. Perhaps you
worry over that bill you've owed me
for the last two years!
The Press., 1900-11-29
MONSON.

A. D. Ellis bought.the Reynolds new''
mill at auction Tuesday, paying $14, 500
for the same. 1t is said that Mr.. Ellis,
who Is the owner of the Ellis mill, will
operate the Reynolds mill as soon as
possible.
The Press., 1900-11-29
Central Vermont Railway (Southern
division )-trains leave:
GOING SOUTH.

In eject Oct. z, 1900.
=. =. FITzHUGH, Vice Pres. and General Man'g'r
S. W. CUMMINGS, General Passenger Agent
What Shall We Have for Dessert?
This question arises in the family every day.
Let us answer it to-day. Try Jell-O, a delicious
dessert. Prepared in two minutes. No baking |!
Add hot water and set to cool. Flavors LEM
On, Orange, Raspberry and Strawberry. At
your grocers, 10 cents.
Some Foolish People
Allow cough to run until it gets beyond the
reach OF medicine. They often say, "Oh, it will
wear away" but in most cases it will wear them
away. Could they be induced to try the sue
cessful medicine called Kemp's Balsam, which
Is sold on positive guarantee to cure, they
would Immediately see the excellent effect after
taking the first dose. Price Csc and soc. Trial
size free. At all druggists.
The Press., 1900-11-29
Smith & Mu[Tav,
Drapery
Bargains

that came to us through the in
ability of the manufacturer to paw
hundred cents on the dollar of
his indebtedness-so they came
to us at about fifty cents on the
dollar--that makes worthy saw
ings.
Eighteen hundred pairs of Cur
tains, comprising Ruffled Muslin
Curtains, Ruff1ed Bobbinett Cur
tains. Scotch Lace Curtains, and
Irish Point Lace Curtains.
A partial list -
Ruffied Muslin Curtains, SOC pair.
Ruffied Muslin Curtains, SOC pair.
kuffied Muslin Curtains, 75c pair.
Ruffied Muslin Curtains, CSC a pair.
Ruffied Bobbinett Curtains, 81. 10 a pair.
Ruffied Bobbinett Curtains, 81 so a pair.
Ruffied Bobbinett Curtains, 81. rs a pair.
Scotch Lace Curtains, 75c pair.
Scotch Lace Curtains, $1.OO a pair.
Scotch Lace Curtains, 81. so pair.
Imitation Arabian Curtains, So IS a pair.
Imitation Arabian Curtains, So. so a pair.
Imitation Arabian Curtains, $3 90 a pair.
Irish Point Lace Curtains, $50. 95 q pair.
Irish Point Lace Curtains, "a SO a pair.
Irish Point Lace Curtains, $5. so pair.
The foregoing prices mean
saving of almost half usual.
Drapery department-third floor
The Press., 1900-11-29

The annual meeting of the board OF
management Of the Tolland county tenn
porary home will be held at the new
building in Vernon Center next week
Wednesday at 1890 a. m.
The Press., 1900-11-29
MatrfmOny Leads tn Crime

- began the career of crime" said
the famous criminal. when | married
the second time"
Did your second wife lead YOU
astrayY' asked the sympathetic visitor.
tNot so much as the first one. 1t was
she who preferred the bigamy charge"
Stray Stories.
The Press., 1900-11-29
A T Court of Probate holden at Stat

on the ed day of November, A. D. 1900
Present, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
On motion OF James r. S1bley OF Sterling,
Mass, administrator, with the will annexed, on
the testate estate OF Marquis A. Smith, late of
STAFFORD, within said district deceased.
This court doth decree that six months be al
lowed and limited for the creditors of said estate
administrator, and directs that public notice be
given of this order, by advertising the same once
10 some newspaper having circulation in said
DISTRICT and by posting a copy thereof on the
public sign-post In said town of Stafford near
est the place where the deceased last dwelt.
Certified from record,
MARCUS B. FISK, Judge
The Press., 1900-11-29

WANTED-ACTlvE MAN OF GOOD CHAR.
acIer 70 deliver and collect In Connecticut for
SoOO year. sure pay. Honesty more than expe-
renee required. Our reference, any bank in
any city. Enclose Self-addressed stamped en-
born Street, Chicago. 23-16
The Press., 1900-11-29

Sir Arthur Sullivan, the musical COM
poser, died suddenly of heart disease last
Thursday at his home In London, Eng.
The Press., 1900-11-29
A T Court of Probate holden at Stat.
"a ford within and for the district Stafford

on the 22d day of November, A. d. 1900.
Present, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
On motion of Merrick A. Marcy, admtnistra-
tor On the interstate estate of David Perry, late
of Union, within said district deceased.
This Court doth decree that six months be
allowed and limited for the creditors of said es-
tate to exhibit their claims against the same to
the administrator, and directs that public notice
be given Of this order by advertising the same
once in some newspaper having circulation in
said district, and by posting copy thereof on the
public sign-post in said town OF Union, nearest
the place where the deceased last dwelt. Cerul-
fed from record MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1900-11-29
nRDER OF NOTICE. State of Con.
~ necticut, County of Tolland, S. STAFFORD

Mary Jane Mundell VS.. Zenobe M. Mundell.
upon the complaint of the said Mary Jane Nun.
dell, praying for reasons therein set forth for a
d1Vorce, now pending before the superior court
on the first Tuesday Of January ia. D.. 1901 it an.
pear1ng to and being found by the subscribing
authority that the said defendant is absent from
this state-gone to parts unknown.
Therefore, ordered-that notice of the mend.
e ely OF sald complaint be given by publishing
Gnls order In The Press, newspaper printed In
cesslvely, commencing on or before the Both day
OF November, A. D., 1900 ''
332 LYMAN TWTNTNG TTNGTER
Clerk of the Superior Court for TollandCounntv.
The Press., 1900-11-29

Charles M. Needham of Somers is a
candidate for superintendent of the capitol
at Hartford.
The Press., 1900-11-29

United States Senator G. K. Davis, So
of Minnesota, died Tuesday.
The Press., 1900-11-29

ITO RENT-Cottage on Grant avenue.
= Modern improvements.
32tf MISS CELIA HOLT
The Press., 1900-11-29

THO RENT.-Tenement under Kreisel's
l. Shoe Store J. CARL CONVERSE
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-06-02

~ 49, GIE
PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING HELFERS
e land BULLS. Department uof the In
terror, Office of Indian Affairs. Washington,D;
G., May 10, 1900. Sealed Proposals.. endorsed
''ProposaIs for furnishing and delivering at the
Fort Berthold Agency, North Dakota, 600 year
ling heifers, 800 stwo-year-old Eheifers and 81
bul's,'' will ne received at this Office UNTIL
p. M of Tuesday FUR u, !S00: helfr
ers must be well bred, native American cattle,
born and bred either in North Dakota, south.
Dakota or Northern Nebraska. Yearling helf,,
tWo-year-olds not less than $50 pounds each.
Bulls should Degraded Polea Angus, Herefords
or Shorthorn cattle, free from blemishes, and to
weigh not less than 800 pounds each. born and
bred in the states above mentioned. Delivery
to be not later than July is, 1900 II. NINA!
offered for. delivery under contract Will % sub
ject to a rigid inspection before acceptance Or
rejection thereof. The right is reserved to re-
iect any or all bids or any part of any BID, u
Bidders will state in their bids the price of each:
animal offered for delivery under contract.
CERTIFIED CHECKS. Each bid must be ac-
companied by q certified check or draft upon
some United States depository, orsolVent ma
tional bank, made payable to the order 81 the
Commissioner of Indian Affairs, for at least
FIVE PER CENTUM Of the amount of the pro-
posaI, which check or draft will be forfeited TO
the United States in case any bidder or bidders
receiving an award shallfailto promptly execute
the contract, with good and sufficient sureties,
accompanied BY cashin lieu of a certified check
viii not be considered. For any additional in
formation apply to Thomas Richards, U..S In
dian Agent, Fort Berthold Agency, North Da-
kota, or to- the undersigned, Wa. IN
Commissi
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-06-02

1@ L.
surance of the state OF NORTH Dakota, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Is a true.
abstract of the original statement now on
file in this Office.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto5
set my hand and affixed the seal of this
Office at Bismarck this LIST day, of March,:
A. d. 1900.
(Seal.) Commissioners OF insurance.
T. J. HARRIS, Deputy.
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA,
Office Of Commissioner of Insurance.
Company's Certificate of Authority
Whereas, the London & Lancashire Fire In
surance Company, a corporation organized
under the laws of GreataBritain,,3ahas filed
in this office sworn statement exhibiting its
condition and business for the year ending
December 81. 1899, conformable to the re-
quirements of the laws of this state regu-
lating the business of Insurance, and,
this office a duly certified copy OF its
charter with certificate of organization in
compliance with the requirement of the
insurance laws saforeSaid:FR
Now, therefore, +, Geo. w. Harrison, com
missioner. of insurance of the state of North
Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said
laws, doe hereby certify that the above
named company is fully empowered,
through its authorized agents to transact
it's appropriate business of fire insurance In
this state according to laws thereof, until
I'm testimony whereof. I have ~hereunto
set my hand and seal at Bismarck, this
= : GEO. W. HARRISON,
(Seal.3 Commissioner of Insurance.
BY T. @J..HARRIS. Deputy.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-06-02
Editorial Comment On the Pioneer
Limited.

Limited.
Nothing richer has ever been pro-
duced by any railroad. "--St. Paul Pho
neer Press. s
TITS a world beater."-St. Paul
Globe. 81
s1The best thing the railroad world
can produce.""-St. Paul Dispatch.
Prominent and discriminating peo-
pie marvel at the creation Of elegance
and comfort wrought by modern car
builders" ---Minneapolis Tribune.
THE Pioneer Limited stands today
perfect In construction, gorgeous in
finish and the acme of luxury and COM
ort'---Minneapolis Journal.
THE closest inspection bewilders
and takes the breath away, for the
magnificence and beauty Of it all is
simply tremendous."- Minneapolis
Times.
The Pioneer Limited leaves Mime
apolis at 7:30 and st. Paul at $40
every evening in the year for Milwau-
kee and Chicago, via Chicago, Milwau-
kee & st. Paul Railway (No extra
charge on this train.)
Fol tickets, berths or information,
apply to any ticket agent, or address,
J.$T. CONLEY,
Asst. Gen. Pass. Agent, st. Paul, MINI.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-06-02
BISMARCK DAILY TRIBUNE: sATURDA . 2. 1900.
ALL o
A HANDSOME SERIES OF NEW
AND USEFUL PUBLICATIONS.

A HANDSOME SERIES OF NEW
AND USEFUL PUBLICATIONS.
California is the natural paradise OF
the holiday maker. It's resources are
inexhaustible, its Invitation universal,
and its resorts and attractions among
the most noted in the world.
The Southern Pacific company pub
fishes descriptive literature contain
ing valuable information about all Of
them. It is for free distribution and
may be obtained from any Southern
Pacific agent, or G. {H.@Markham, G.. p.
A., Portland, Ore, or &. Fl. Goodman,
Il. p. A. at San Francisco. If you APP
ply by mail inclose a stamp for each.
publication.
Resorts and Attractions Along the
Coast Line" is a handsomely illus
4trated folder, giving absorption Of
the health and pleasure resorts or the
coast between San Francisco and Los
Angeles.
Shasta Resorts embellished with
beautiful half-tone engravi4gs, de-
the scenic and outing attrac-
lions Of the vast and wonderful Shasta
region, the grandest OF pleasure
grounds.
California South Of Tehachapi'' tells
all about the charms Of that remark
ably favored semi-tropic garden spot,
Southern California.
"A handsome map Of California, com
plete in detail, reliable, skillfully in
dexed, and full of information about
the states resources. It is the only
publication of it's kind conveniently
folded for pocket use.
Summer. Outings" is a 32-page
folder devoted to the camping retreats
in the Shasta Region and Santa Cruz
Mountains. It appeals more directly
to that large and growing class of re-
creation seekers who prefer this popu-
lar form of outing.
Pacific Grove is the Ch~autauqua
of the west, and this folder not only
describes the pretty place itself, but
gives a program of the religious and
educational meetings, conventions
schools, ETC., to be held there this sum
mer. II
Other publications. are Lake Ia
hoe, Geysers and Lake County,
Yosemite" "Hotel del Monte
Castle Crags," each brimfu1 of infor!
nation about the places named, ant
printed in the highest style Of the art
- fF EE- f- -lNE ~
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-06-02
Apply Immediately to nearest
agent Northern Pacific Ry., for
full information.
NOTICE OF SCHOOL ELECTION.

NOTICE OF SCHOOL ELECTION.
Especial District-AnnuaI E~lection.o
Notice is hereby given, that Oh the
third Tuesday in June, being June 10,
a. D. 1900, an annual election will be
held at the court house in the special
school district of Bismarck, county. Of
Burleigh, state Of North Dakota, for
the purpose Of electing the following
members Of the board Of education:
One member to serve for a term Of
three years, for the city Of Bismarck.
The polls will be opened at 9 o'clock
a. m and closed at 4 o'clock /. n. Of
that day.
Dated at Bismarck this 2eth day Of
May, "a I'D. 1900.
BY order of the board Of education
s. Nc. PYE, Clerk.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-06-02

PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING HEIFERS
AM BuLLS. Department of the Interior,
Office Of Indian Affairs, Washington, May
for furnishing and delivering at the Fort
Berthold Agency, North Dakota, 1000 yearling
heifers, 500 2-year-old heifers, 30 bulls. yearlings,
will be received at this office until stwolo'clock
p. d. OF Tuesday, June i2, 1900. For further
Information address the y. S. Indian Agent,
Fort Berthold Agency, Elbowoods, North Da--
kota, or the undersigned. wv. a. Jones, Com
missioner.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-06-02

received during the year. 1000 90
Total receipts !. !. @ l,116,S46 1e
DISBURSEMENTS.
Losses paid during the year =. 664,S22 70
Dividends paid during the year. 149.998T o.
Paid for commissions and bro So
Paid fer salaries, fees and other ! ] . .
Amount 81 ali other disburse. !,
Total disbursements S 1,o7s,2se "a
NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS.
TotaLsisks taken during the year S 5 5,14e 81
Total premiums received during ~ .,
Total s losses incurred during the /,
Total amount Of losses paid dur.
ing the year ............ 6,iaS o.
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA
Office Of Commissioner of Insurance.
T, Geo. w. Harrison, commissioner Of in
of the state of North Dakota do
hereby certify that the foregoing is q true
abstract of the original statement nowsSon
file in this office.
In testimony whereof, T have hereunto
set my hand and --afixed the seal, Of this
Office at Bismarck this LIST day of March,
GEO. W. HARRISON,
(Seal.) Commissioner of Insurance.
T. J.sHARRIS, Deputy.
4 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA,
Office Of Commissioner Of Insurance.
Company's Certificate of Authority.
Whereas, The Northern Assurance Company
of London, a corporation organized underline
laws of Great Britain, has fled in this
office Il sworn statement exhibiting its con
dition and business for the year ending
December 81, 1899, conformable to the re-
quirements Of the laws of this state regu-
lating the business. Of insurance, and,
Whereas, The said company has: filed IN
this Office a duly certified copy .of. It's
charter with certificate of organization in
compliance. with the requirement OF the
insurance laws aforesaid:
Now, therefore, I, Geo. w. Harrison. com
missionersof insurance of the state of North
Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said
laws, do hereby certify that the above
named company is fully empowered,
through its authorized agents to transact
| its appropriate business of fire INSURANCE In
| this state according to laws thereof, until
the 31st day of December, A,gD., 1900.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto
set my hand and seal at Bismarck, this
1st Sda of March, A. D. 1900.
S GEO.. W. HARRISON,
(Seal.) Commissioner OF Insurance.
BY Il. J. HARRIS, Deputy.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-06-02
GA.NR

James q. Mcpherson Post No. 2, Depart
nent OF North Dakota Grand Army OF the
Republic, meets every second and fourth
THURSDAY In each month at G. Az. hall,
Bismarck, Nd. E. sTibbils. Colonel Com
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-06-02

Tancred Commandery, knights Templar.
Mo- 4. Meets third Thursday In each
month at Masonic hall, Dakota Block.
r. ID, Hoskins, &c. A..T.sPatterson, Recorder
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-06-02

Bismarck Chapter. No. ii, q. q. S. Meets
first and third Fridays IN each month at
Masonic hall, Dakota Block. Maggie
r. Phelps, W. M. Gertrude Miller, Secretary.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-06-02

ANCIENT ORDER UNITED WoRKMEN.
Bismarck Lodge, NO. 100. Meets the
FIRST and third Tuesday evenings of each
monthat their hall in the Baker Block at
8o'clock. ]. 81. Newton, NJ. w; C.E. MurreH
recorder.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-06-02
SECRET SOCIETIES.
MASONIC.

Bismarck Lodge, a. F. s. Al M, No. 3.
Meets first and third Mondays In each
month at Masonic hall. j.. ". Foley, W.
NV. f. Gochrane, Secretary.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-06-02

WOMAN'S RELEFsCORPs.
Meets second and fourth Fridays 81 each
d 81. Al. B. hall Jennie Woods, presi.
dent: Hattie Skelton. secretary.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-06-02

STATEMENT for the year ending Dec. 81.
"a. D. 1895. of the condition and affairs of
the london Il Lancashire3F Fire Insurance Com.
$pany of Liverpool, organized under the lawson
The Kingdom Of Great Britain, made to the Cons
missioner Of Insurance Of the state OF North
Dakota, in pursuance of the laws OF said state.
- Manager, Archibald G. McIlwaine, Jr.
Principal office, $3.50 William St, New York
City.
Attorney for service of process in the state
4 of North Dakota:
Name, Geo. w. Harrison.
Location, Bismarck,N. ID. ~
Organized or Incorporated. ]. :...s.....s.. ls6l
"a ~ -, ~, 80 hueipaSe 2A .tG-EEL - =. -. 1873
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-06-02
or PYTHIAs

ST. Elmo lodge, No. Meets every
"Wednesday evening at Workman hall, Baker
Block. r. L.SBest, &C. John Bostrom,
X. OF r. & IS.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-06-02

STATEMENT for the#year endingaaDec. 81.
A.. D. 1885, of the condition and affairs OF
organized under the laws Of the kingdom of
Great Britain. made to. the commissioner OF in
snrance of the;state of North Dakota, in pursu
ance of the laws OF said state.
General Manager, z. Wilson.
u. s. Attorney, Geo. w. Badd.
Attorney for service of process in the state
Name. Geo. w. Harrison.
Location, Bismarck, Nd.
Organized or incorpora -. .........- 1856
Commenced business. 1855
CAPITAL.
Amount of capital paid up in cash s 00.000sO 90
ASSETS.
Value of real estate owned by e !,
un ne s stpan stocks and bonds 1,o4S, $50 90
= Railroad bonds and stocks .:.. 538 ,9l0 90
es sss d s hand s I'D i ssss. g ss :ssP g g
Interest due and accrued ~. $3.50 81
Ii ss s ss5ss ss%s sss t. company. s s.sss 4 4
Total assets. rs. ~. .. s 2,e15,7eo IS
LIABILITIES.
Gross claims for loss 0
es adjusted and I'M N J, a., %
Cross paaa claims for loss r. i
es, upon which no
action has been
cornpang ss,..... 1920 so
ie ofelainsfo III losses i 1897 d ii
Deduct reinsurance
thereon sssss..... e,41s 81
Net amount Of unpaid losses 80. 5 1S3,28Ss1 "a
Amount OF uneaarncd premiums o.o =. =.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-05-10
SPEED OF STEAMSHIPS.

Twenty years ago The Engineer
Of London, the recognized authority on
all matters pertaining TO steamship
navigation. made the prediction that
the crossing Of the Atlantic ocean by a
steamship at the speed Of % miles an
hour was one Of the things impossible
Of accomplishment. At that time the
Atlantic had never been crossed 10y n
screw steamer M as high speed AZ 10
miles an hour. the Cunarder Scotia, the
last Of the big sidcwheclcrs never do
Ing better than an average OF IL"
knots. Therefore the prophecy of The
Engineer was not at all "A wild one.
But today there are steamers that have
reached the speed of - miles an hour,
and others are in course Of cOnstruc-
ton which are expected 10 surpass it.
The fastest liner of today has done
more than an average Of - miles Her
enormous engines and powerful propcl-
lcrs, mighty powers Of propulsion, have
forced her through the toughest waters
IF the Atlantic at an average speed Of
81 knots, which is a fraction over %
miles in the hour. The distance Of the
Southampton New York route IS 1900
miles, which she covers, on the aver
age. IN days and Il hours. considcra-
bly, over - miles an hour for the On
tire trip. Her mighty engines that
throbbng, humping heart down be
low rcyolvc about 80 times per min
ute, or about Gj7,OOO revolutions to
cross the Atlantic. -Lcslic's Popular
Monthly.