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ThIz vas the inscription On one:

This was the Inscription on one.
"siEty-One Miliimeter Field Piece
Chinese manufacture, captured from the
Chinese by a detachment OF United
States Marines. under command Of
Major Luther W. T. Waller. under the
walls Of the Forbidden City. without the
Tartar city Of Pekin. August Is. 1900.
The inscriptions on the guns are in
Chinese. The field pisce was wen made.
and showed few signs Of crudeness. The
marine said he we'll remembered the day
that piece was captured I asked him if
he got within the Forbidden City. Yes.
he responded, Il had the honor Of
marching through the palace" I then
asked him what truth there was in the
reports Of lootlng. Well" he said
there was lootiug, but it was in this
way. II you had been fighting all day,
and at night saw a blanket and you had
none, wouldn't you take it?'
I assured him I probably would; for
I saw he was firmly imbued with tha
adage. Necessity knows no law"
A Calling gun, one of the three with
which the legation was defended in Pc
kin. is a lesson in the merits Of swift
and sure destruction Of the enemy. IN
ventions Of modern warfare but tend to
make wars less frequent. This Calling
gun fires from 40 to $50 shots a minute.
These field pieces are used in artillery
drill. as illustrated in the picture.
Officers Quarters.
The officers quarters are commodious,
but lack the facilities and convenieuces
OF the more modern barracks across thr
way The men have amusement rooms,
and a small library, but their living
rooms are cramped and inconvenient. In
common with other military posts. the
work is done entirely by men. Some
times this work is accomplished by very
original methods. For instance, a sturdy
marine was wringing a sheet over the
balcony Of the sick nay.
The duties Of the marine are manifold.
They are a seaman soldiery. and on
board ship they must be ready to aid in
the navigation of the ship. hH vacancies
at the guns, act as sentries, scour the
. top poops or foreoastIes with rifles. and
repeI boarders. Tn "a fire they cover the
retreat Of sailors. In landing parties
they do the skirmishing. and all other
duties Of the infantry soldier
Marines Ashore.
On shore they act as police and SEN
tries Of the navy yards, and are a sort
Of naval militia. ever awaiting the quick
summons lin times of war and tumults."
They are often employed as escort to
distinguished guests as in the escort OF
. Prince Henry cr Prussia.
/ In short. the marine is a sailor. infan-
tryman, artnleryman. signal "wigwag-
ger. while he was mounted in the Phil
/ ippines. thus Joining the cavalry branch
T of the service.
I Tho Marine Barracks are historic. The
older buildings were erected a hundred
years ago. The glory Of other days hangs
about the walls. and floats in the echoes
/ lingering around the parade ground Bat
the end has come. And with a few more
months another landmark Of old WASH
ington VIII have become a thing Of The
. r~-t. FTIZARFTE ETTICoTT pO-.
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length Of the west side. officers quar-
ters. commandments house, Marine Band
Hall and the sick bay. These buildings
have been condemned. Notwithstanding
recent repairs to the plumbing and re-
painting, by a board Of medical officers
of the navy.
For this reason the headquarters Office
building for which Congress appropri-
ated $4,000 on March 3, 1901. and which
viii be ready for occupancy by the new
year. has been converted into quarters
for the use Of the enlisted men. by di-
rection Of the Secretary Of the Navy.
The appropriation has been used. but
with further funds the building viii be
extended so It will afford ample accom-
modation for the number Of men desir-
able to keep at this post
The new building Is to be provided
with modern fixtures, steam heat and
electric lights. and viii accommodate
about 25O men. Portfolios at certain
intervals in the roof lend a nautical
aspect to the structure Of brownstole
with white trimmings.
Full Dress Review.
Passing through the main entrance
gate. unchecked by the white gloved
sentry. the parade ground is reached.
As It is about 10 O'Clock it is too late
to see the full dress review which takes
place every clear morning at a half
after eight. But company drill. which
lasts for an hour IS in progress. The
marines look very "ft' and jaunty in
their infantry undress uniforms.
The number Of marines at this post
varies with the details sent it from other
posts. Washington is the headquarters
and they come here for instruction and
preparation for service. At present the
men at the barracks are nearly all new.
Yet they march like veterans and a res
olute. eager look promises well for their
behavior in action. A large number
from the barracks are at Cubebra Island.
which is about thirty miles north Of
Cuba, attending the maneuvers and tar
get drills in operations there.
Apart from the regular men an officer
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between a privateer and man
of-war'
This is a just testimonial to an Illus
trious branch of the naval service. a
branch that has been maligned and ig-
nored by historians ard commentators
on our and other navies.
Yet the employ OF infantry as part Of
the regular complement OF ships was
common TO the Pboenicians and the
maritime states Of Greece for at least
five centuries before the Christian era.
At dawn Of the battle day Of Salamis
speeches commenting their former serv-
ices and urging them 10 greater efforts
were made to the Greek marines by
Themistocles and others.
First Increase.
As tk- science Of naval warfare ad-
vanced the number OF marines on sin
gle ship increased until in the height Of
the Roman Empire the complement Of
"epibotoe.'' marines. per ship was $50.
With the decay Of Rome this number
fell off to ten.
Since then. notwithstanding the gen.
eral efficiency and valor Of marines,
light terms and terms OF reproach have
been applied 10 them, but true to their
motto. "semper fdelis." they have gone
about their duties and been brave de-
tenders in countless battles, earning
from the unprejudiced and clear-sighted
the sentiment. "A ship without marines
is like a garment without buttons"
The history Of the American Marine
Corps dates back TO a resolution passed
in Congress on November 10. 1775. aG-
vislng that two battalions Of marines
be appointed, who must be good. able
seamen." This early Congress had little
conception Of the real duties and ma
ture Of q marine corps. but stiH it was
a beginning
A Three-Fold Capacity.
In every American war the Marine
corDs has come out with flying colors.
Valiant ready with it's three-fold ca
pacity-soldier. sailor, and landsman-it
has enrolled On tho annals Of American
heroes such names as Decatur. Perry,
and Hull in the war Of 1912; Farragut.
Porter. and Dahlgren I'm the civil CON
alct; Churchman. Huntington. and 9TH
ers in the Spanish skirmish.
Nor must we forget The little detach-
mont Of marines who. together with ma
rines Of other nations. defended the be-
learued legationers within the walls
of Pekin during the trying days when
death threatened at the hands Of the iu-
furiated Boxers.
Nineteen times Congress has thanked
the Marine Corps for services rendered.
and thi. coming from a cosmopolitan
Congress must prove the virtue and
value OF the Marine Corps Of the United
States Navy.
Washington Marine Barracks.
On Eighth street Southeast. not three
squares from the navy yard. are the
Washington Marine Barracks They
cover nearly a whole square. The old
buildings are Of white stone and encircle
an open court OF parade ground. They
comprise the barracks, a low, single
.toried building running the entire
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A DMIRAL WILKES said: Marines
~ constitute the great difference
between a privateer and a man
Of-war
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New Buildings Beginning to Take the Place of
Those Erected Century Ago Washington
Home of the Branch of Naval Service That
Has Won Honor for Itself in All Quarters of
the Globe, Ashore and Afloat-Proud Relics
of the Men-The Parade Ground
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aliant Deeds Of the Corps Which, Has Been Nine
teen Times Thanked by Congress- Schooling
That Turns Out Perfect Fighting Man Who
is Soldier and Sailor, Too,' and Fit for the
Manifold Duties He is Called Upon to Per
form-The Band That is World-Famous.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11
Teachers Institute August II.

The Crawford county institute will
be held in August commencing the llth
and lasting two weeks. Supt. Won
Coelln will conduct the institute, and
will have an excellent corps of instruc-
tors. Prof. Van Ness will be at the
head of the instructors and will teach
didactics. physics and geography.
Supt. Il. H. Savage will teach in civics
and arithmetic. O. T. Garrett will teach
in algebra, history and geography. F.
L. Hoffman of West Side will teach in
grammar and physiology, P. b S.
Peters OF Kansas City, will teach eco
Monies, penmanship and photography.
DR.. nj L. Bartlett of Des Moines will
have charge of music, and Mrs. Nellie
Swingel of Sioux City, will have charge
of the primary methods. The institute
promises to be one of the best ever
held and the attendance will be very
large
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

Wednesday evening the young
people enjoyed a jolly evening at the
Bale home. The party was given IN
honor of Miss Ada Lauer, Miss Sophia
Bales S. U. /. chum. All of Denison
S. U. |. students and great many
others we're invited, and general re-
union and social good time was enjoyed
Seven tables were formed for whist
and the evening passed quickly in the
enjoyment of this ever popular
game. Later in the evening cards
were laid by and Misses Bale served
the guests with two courses of delicious
Refreshments, after Luncheon the
spacious parlors were cleared aud an
impromptu dance was in order 1t was
at late hour before the happy guests
could force themselves to say good BY
to such a charming evening of fun.
jollity, and generous hospitality.
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RuGLESS POTATOES.

Along with the horseless carriage
and the smokeless gunpowder has
come the bugless potato, a sample of
the vines of which has been left at our
table by Mr.. w. H. Adams, of this
city. The vines area very light shade,
and are tinted like foliage plant Mr.
Adams has had two years experience
in raising them, and says they are a
fine variety of potato, and true to their
reputation as being without bugs. They
will doubtless prove formidable rival
of the old-time buggy tuber, -Jetfer-
son Bee.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

"The Carroll yards were completely
blocked Saturday night, all on account
OF the recklessness of the operator who
turns the night trick in the block
house across from the express office.
The train dispatcher ,at Boone and the
operator got into jangle over the
wire and the outcome was that the
operator dashed a pail of water on
the key board, burning out all the
wires, severing all communications
with Carroll and points west except
the block house at the east end of the
yards Mr.. Operator was jailed until
the next day and is now without job.
Too much booze is assigned as the
cause. Herald.
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Notice.

Notice is hereby given that in accord
ance with sec. 256S of revised code the
following rules were adopted by the
township board of Milford: All dogs
shall be prevented from running at
large unless securely muzzled so as to
prevent biting any persons or animals.
Dogs suspected of having been ex-
posed to other rabid animals must be
killed or confined for at least nine
weeks. All dogs known to have been
bitten by any rabid animals must be
killed and deeply buried.
Any violotors of these rules are sub
ject to q fine of $500.
E. l.. JOHNSON, Twp. Clerk.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

Mayor Carey has been kept pretty
busy the past week, and Thursday
morning he had couple of pretty
tough customers before him. One was
just common drunk, but unruly when
in that condition. and the other was a
negro, who was armed with six
shooter. This the mayor promptly
turned over to the county auditor and
fined the fellow $500 or fifteen days in
Jail. After some li.tle reflection the
negro thought best to pay the fine, and
get out of town
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

Mr.. Obenchain, of the Central tower
is nursing crushed finger this week.
One night the first of the week he took
run over the track to Arion looking
for washouts. In some manner his
macintosh became entangled in the
gearing and In reaching to pull it loose
his finger was crushed in the cogs. The
injured member is very painful, but
Mr.. Obenchain has kept at his work
all week.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

Geo. S Black and family went this
week to Corwith, Iowa, where Mr..
Black will have charge of large $50
barrel flour mill. We regret to lose
Mr.. Black and his excellent family,
but all will join in the wish that they
may like their new home and that they
may be prosperous there Corwith
people viii ED their new citizens to
be excellent people. Dow City Enter
prise.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

An escaped convict and desperate
named Tracy, is now roaming in the
vicinity of Seattle, Wash, with 1000
armed men in pursuit. Thus far he has
escaped and has killed seven men, and
terrorized the neighborhoods At one
time the officers felt sure they had him
cornered, only to find one of their
number tied to post and the prisoner
gone.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

y There has been considerable talk
about Lafe Young wanting to sell the
Capital. In a recent issue he says the
paper is not for sale, neitheris he seek
ing an office of any kind. 1t would
seem there is room for paper such as
the Capital, and from business stand
point it should be q good investment
financially
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

Down at Tulsa, Indian Territory, the
inhabitants are greatly excited over
the discovery by surveyors of big
cracks in the mountain sides. Gas is
escaping and a continual kissing and
roaring can be heard 1t is feared
there is volcano at work. Experts
however say 1T is a great oil field and
the pressure from a great depth has
caused the commotion.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

The gentlemen managing the Rail-
road wreck sale evidently did not find
many prospective buyers as he has
pulled up stakes and departed. People
are learning more every day regarding
sales of this kind and they prefer to
patronize business men who come and
make their home among US.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

Ia an interview with the Sioux City
Journal on Wednesday last Judge Con-
ner is made to say that the talk about
Meservey, of TT. Dodge as a successor
to Geo. E. Roberts as director of the
mint did not appeal to him. This is
just contrary to what Mr.. Conner did
say He is very much in favor of the
Ft. Dodge man.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

The Northwestern has been calling
in all the clerks and station agents to
Chicago to assist in taking care of the
freight. Agent Mahoney has been in
Chicago since Monday. last.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

The Boyer at Dunlap is affording
some good fishing. Fish weighing
eight pounds have been caught near
the Central depot. The high water
permits them to come up from the
Missouri.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

Sarachon Sisters moved their house
hold goods to there new store on Thurs
day. They will occupy the rear of the
building as living rooms.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

Hugo Gebert of "the Boys" store
went to Omaha Wednesday afternoon
where he will meet an eastern repre-
sentative and purchase line of cloaks
for this fall and winter.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

Hon. Geo. Naeve, prominent
banker of Denison, Iowa, together with
his family arrived here last week and
are guests of the Chelan. While here
they will take an up-lake outing and
Mr.. Naeve will visit the Holden Mine
on Railroad Creek.-Chelan wash
Leader.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

Wednesday afternoon number of
young men hauled a gondola down to
the west Boyer and enjoyed boat ride.
The Boyer was the highest it has been
for many years and boating was fairly
GOOD.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

Claus Michaelsen, of Arion, was in
town on Wednesday, stopping on his
return from Chicago, where he had
sold a car of cattle. The cattle brought
81 s5,~the highest price he ever re-
ceived.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

Mr.. and Mrs. John Wiese are mourn.
ing the death of their little babe. 1t
died Wednesday and was buried Thurs.
day. Many friends extend their heart
felt sympathy.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

Leon Cassaday informs US that his
new residence in north Denison is about
ready for occupancy and he expects to
get settle in few days.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

There will be meeting of the bust
ness mems association tonight. Every
member OF the association is requested
to be present.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

Mr.. Obenchain has moved into Mr..
John Mounts residence near the
Central depot, thus being closer to his
work.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

The REVIEW and Ticket force &C
knowledge number of beau
tiful bouquets made up of sweet-peas
from Mr.. John Richardson. They are
very fragrant and were much appre-
ciated. Thanks.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

Rev. Duboc, of oskaloosa, will occupy
the Baptist pulpit on Sunday both
morning and evening. Many old time
settlers willremember the Rev. gentle
man and will be pleased to meet him.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

The mail trains are now getting
back to something like schedule time
Tuesday and Wednesday the trains
were almost at standstill.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

In our last issue we called attention
to the. People Store ad, and the local
was made to say the sale would last for
three days. This was an error, the sale
lasts ten days.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

We understand that the base ball
boys have secured the grounds between
the Illinois Central and the Boyer
Valley tracks north of town and will fit
them up for a ball ground. The all
home team is winning many laurels and
is proving more popular than hired
aggregation.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

Miss Grace Dean, of Dunlap. has
been visiting at the Cushman home
this week, This morning she returned
home, Miss Mabel Cushman accom-
panying her.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

Chris Kemming says he expects Mrs.
Kemming home from Montana in a
few days. They regret that her broth
er would not permit her to bring his
little child home with her. They had
became very much attached to it.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

Mrs. N. w. Bass of the Woman's
Home Missionary Society will occupy
the pulpit of the Methodist Episcopal
Church next Sunday morning.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

Mr.. and Mrs Heilman of DesMoines
are expected this evening for visit
at the Gulick home.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

We regret to learn of the illness of
Rev. l. Austin, of Jefferson, and trust
his illness may prove of short duration.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

The Gulick and Voss families return
ed from okoboii last evening. They
report one of the best of outings not
withstanding the cool weather and
ra in
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

Emil Carlson, OF Boyer, was in Deni-
son Thursday. He informs us that he
had considerable small grain ruined by
the high water this week.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

The only democratic paper in Ham
ilton county has been sold, not to the
sheriff but to man from Dakota.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

Rev Father Farrelly and ]. T.
Raugh transacted business in ST. Paul
the first of the week.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

M. N. Smiths family have arrived
from Kansas and.will again make Deni,
son their home.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

J.C. Baker and family of Council
Bluffs. visited with relatives in Deni.
son on the Fourth.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

Martin Neal was over from Charte
Oak today looking after business at
tiers.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

]. B. Romans came in from the east
this morning, having been out of town
on business mission.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

A. L. Hart was at Council Bluffs and
Omaha on Tuesday and Wednesday
looking after matters in connection
with the New York Life Insurance
Co.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

Baptized, Rev. Lothringer ofticiat-
ing, the infants, Emma Dorothea Will
helmina Rath, July 5; Emil Henry
Hildebrandt. July 6.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

John Mount who was up in Dakota
with Tom McGrin last week made a
purchase of 800 acres of land.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

Miss Edna Gilbreath leaves tomor.
row afternoon for Denver, for few
weeks visit.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

Fred. Seymour went to Sioux City on
Tuesday last in the interest of his pro-
posed theatrical enterprise.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

Mrs. F. W. Meyers is enjoying a
visit from her sister. Miss Eide L.
Louis, of Iowa City, who will spend
her summer vacation time here.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

f. j. Gable of the firm. of r. J. Gable
q Co., has been out in Denver this
week on business mission
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

Jesse Wiley, of Washington town
ship, was in town today.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

The r. A. Romans family are spend
ing the week at Spirit Lake Their
address is Hayward Vale"
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

Mrs. A. F. Barber is expected to ar
rive home from Holdrege, Neb., this
afternoon.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

Mrs. H. F. Hodges has returned from
a pleasant visit at Boone Iowa.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

Mrs, H. v. Failor departed Thurs
day for a few days visit with Mr..
Failor's parents at Newton, Iowa, be-
fore returning to Lincoln, where Mr..
Failor will remain for the coming year.
Her home visit was very much enjoy
cd
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

A number of the W. o. w. boys are
planning to attend the unwilling cere-
monies to be held at Dunlap, July 20
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

Mrs. Lille Hunter and little son OF
DesMoines will visit for several days
with Mrs. G. L. Voss.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

DR.. w. 7. Wright has returned from
a weeks soiourn IN Chicago.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-07-11

Mrs. Thomas Morris contemplates a
trip to Wisconsin next week. where
she will visit with her mother.