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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-05
strikss Hiddan Roeks.

When your ship Of health strikes the
hidden rocks Of Consumption, Pneu-
monia, etc, you are Lost, il you don I
get help from DR.. Kings New Dis
eovery for Consumption. J. w. Ne
Kinnon, Of Talladega Springs, Ala
writes: 81 had been IN with pneumo-
MIA, under the care Of two doctors
but was getting no better when be
gan 10 take DR.. Kings New Discovery.
The FIRST d0se gave relief and one bot
lie cured me. Sure cure for throat
bronchitis, coughs and colds. GuaTan-
tesd al ]. G. PeFTy's drug store. Price
SOC and tlOO. Trial bottle free.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-05

"Before I wrote 10 you, telling you how I
felt, I had doctored for over two years steady
and spent lots Of money on medicines besides,
but Il all failed 70 help me My monthly pe.
rioda had ceased and suffered much palm,
with fainting spells, headache, backache and
bearingdown pains, and / was - weak
could hardly keep around AZ a last resort
decided 10 write you and try Lydia r. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound, and I am %
thankful that did, for after following your
instructions, which you sent me free u all
charge, I became regular and IN perfect
health Had Il not been for you would b.
In my grave to-day.
"I Isinceruly trust that this letter may lead
every suffering woman In the country 10
write you for help a. I did,
When women are troubled with ir-
regular or painful periods. weakness,
displacement or liberation Of an organ,
that bcaring-down feeling, innamma-
tion, backache, fiatulencc. general de.
bility, indigestion or nervous prostra-
tion. they should remember there IL
one tried aud true remedy. Lydia =
Pinltham's Vegetable Compound az once
removes such troubles.
No other female medicine In the world
has received such widespread and un.
qualified endorsement. Refuse all sub.
stitutca.
For Is years Mrs. Plnkharn. daughter
in.law Of lydia y. pinkham, has under
her direction, and since her dcccase,
been advising sick women free Of
charge, Address, Lynn, Mass.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-05
FARMERS
INSTITUTE
FRIDAY
Will Be Held In Council Cham
Der Of the City Hall,
With aFine Program

The farmeri' institute, held under the
auspices of the Oregon Agricultural
college and the citizens Of Salem, Fri.
day and Saturday, March and 10,
promises to be an event Of no common
order
Subjects relating TO agriculture, hor-
ticulture and dairying will be present
ed, ahp steriopticon illustrated lee
turc will be a feature Of tho evening
sessions.
The program is as follows;
Friday, March 9, 10 a. m.a--AdJlrcss
Of welcome, Judge r. p. Boisej res
pouse. DIR. Jas withycombe; Manage.
meut Of the Dairy herl" VIM. schul.
merich, Hllsboro; discussion; "The
care Of milk" Prof. f. L. Kent dis.
cussiou.
Fraay March ., 1880 p. m.-'The
draft horse" Hon =. T. Judd; discus.
sion; DECLARATION Of grange purpos.
e." Mrs. zclla Fletcher; discussion;
Intensive farming" DR.. Jas. Witty.
combc; discussion; "Thc parcels post, -
Hon w NJ. Hileary; discussion.
Friday, March 9, s p m,-Music;
"Recent horticultural progress" Hon.
n. l.. Smith. Hood River; discussion;
music; "Oregon's old orchards. " H..
NJ Williamson, Portland; discussioni
music; Libraries. Miss Cornclis
Marvin, Good roads" Judge '. H.
Scott; music.
Saturday March 10 10 a. m.-" Why
should every fruit tree be sprayed, 4"
=. c. Armstrong; discussions "Organ.
ization anil afliation," H. G. Atwcil
Forest Grove, diprusgion;. % 'Cauncrics 4"
W G.. Allen, Eugene, discussion;
"Growing an apple orchard" d. G.
Van Dorm, Dayton; discussion.
saturday, March no. 1870 p. nj
,. NJ McElfrcsb, discus.
sion. horticultural interests In south.
cra Oregon " c. +. Hoskinz, Gold Hill,
lAscuasion; "orchard Pests" Prof. A.
m. Cordicyi discussion.
Tho organization 81 tho Marion
County Fruit Growers association will
be effected at the close of the session.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-05
Personals

Oswald West went 60 Portland to.
dag,
Miss Mairei L,onry. Of jefferson, is
In town today
Paul siah came down from the 70.
form school today,
Mis- Parrish. 81 jefferson, u spend.
ing tho day In tho city.
J, d. Phillips of Salem, was regis.
terci yesterday a. ihe Auditorium in
Chicago
Mi-s Carrie ,, Muller ~ Portland,
was tho gues, of salem friends over
sunday
Frank Talkinston expects 90 leave
this evening Tor o. business trip 90 san
Francisco
Miss Lena MeIniire returned from
ana over SUNDAY visit iH Jefferson this
morning
A. W Barr accompanied by his ht'.
DO son, left for Portland yesterday for
a short visit
Miss Ruby Cornell returned this.
morning, after spebhng Sunday al theI
reform school
Dr Everett Huri left on the sun
day afternoon train for a professional
visit iu Portland.
Mr and Mrs. j. n. VauWinkle went.
mp 90 Albautr Saturday evening for a.
visit with relatives.
T. G. Davidson, Of Brooks. who has
been tFausaeting business in salem, has
returned % his home.
J. II, II. Heileeke, Of near Detroit
was iu uhs city tlis morning, looking
after business Interests.
H. ID. FaTrar, one Of the postofiee
employees, is expecting 20 leave tonight
for a trip 20 san Franeiseo.
Prof. j. T, Matthews returned from
jefferson this morning where be-
preached al the Methodist church yes
I terlay.
Harry Jones returned % the Wal
lamette University this morning, after
spending sunday with his parents at
jefferson
Miss jeanette Booth, stenoTapher af
the Chemawa Indian school returned 90
her work al Chemawa, after a sunday
visit here.
Miss Lila BlOoTe. stenographer az the
Ladd a Bush bank. returned from
speBing sunday with her parents near
Turner today.
superintendent Aekermau ami Miss
Coruelia Marvin were az Albany Satur-
day, and addressed a meeting Of Linn
county teachers
Ernest Virgins returned from an
over-sunday visit with his wife, who Is
spending a week with her parents al
HILLSIDE Farm"
The Salem high school basketball
team defeated the Albany high school
girls in Albany saturday evening in a
well played. well-eOntested game by the
sore Of 10 10 5. The contest was
played IN the armOry, and the Salem
girls covered themselves with glory.
The Bneup: Albany-Davis, eenteri
Bending ami Kelly, forwards star aud
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-05
Cured Consumption.

Mrs B. w Evans, Clearwater, Kan,
writes: Ny husband lay sick for three
months Tho doctors said he had
quick consumption. We procured a
bottle Of Ballard's Horchound Syrup,
and it cured him. That was six years
ago. and since then We have always
tept a bottle In the house. We can
40, DO without Il. Tor coughs and
colds Il has no equal e5c, SOC and 81.
For sllc by d. J. Fry.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-05
OF couns Ha Wa.

Tho story is told Of a Kansas states
man who was n member of tho lcgisla.
turo. aul Of course, had railroad passes.
No was away from homo AMI learned
that by boarding a freight train he
s5ull 60, home that night, while n he
depended upon Passenger trains be
would have 90 stay away. But tho
freight dd not carry passengers who
were not employees OF the company, and
Do wircl the dcpartment at Topeka
for permission 90 ri,le. Tho depart
msHt wired an inquiry as 20 whether or
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-05
WATER COMPANY.
THG sALGM STEAM LAUNDRY

THE SALEM STEAM LAUNDRY
Is doing family washing at tho low
rate OF Hvs cents = pound. A. this
price wo wash everything. wo starch
everything intended 20 DO starched.
We iron ana finish everything that
can be done by machinery. Including
knit. flannel and woolon underwear;
also all nat work. such a. sheets.
slips. tablooloths. napkins. counter
panca. towels. handkerchieia. tray
cloths. dollies. otc. balance hand
work II returned rough dried The
fuel. tho soap, tho starch. tho bluolng
and other utensils. 20 say nothing OF
human toll required for tho washing
az home. cannot be bought cheap
enough 70 DO all thla work at 20 small
a price.
Telephone 20. or drop ua a card
and our solicitor viii call and explaii
about this work ia detail.
THE SALEM STEAM LAUNDRY
Special rate for regular family
work for sixty days
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-05

Hop Land for sals.-3iO acres. most.
ly good hop land; 200 farm land.
balance timber and pasture, vol
improved throughout; price tt2 por
acre. $500 cash. balance az per
cent 100 acres / mile from Browns
vile ~ acres in fine hops. all nne
hop land. 30 acres In crops. most Of
balance In timber. Eood hop house.
t675O per aero. $1,000 oash. balance
at 6 per cent 40 acres az milca
from town. land don't overflow and
10 we'll drained. 20 acres IN crops.
new small house. $500. 100 acres
right az town. 10 acres IN finest old
hops. good hop house. 20 acres In
ctops. $4,000: $1,000 cash. balance
at pcr cent All OF the above II
river bottom land. Write for our
prices Of stock ranches aud city
property Trip. the land man,
Browuvillo or. 2.z2im
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-05
FOR SALE

Fifteen acres, all 10 sultlvation,
within one mile Of Salem. Houss,
baFn, aud 5 acres Of fruit This 10 the
finest Kind OF river bottom land and
can be had on very easy terms for on
ly $1,000.
Don't forget our COOS BAY LOTS
for S35, 90. Buy one and In a feW
years a will make ysu some money.
Derby and Wilson
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-05

not be- was an employc Of this company,
20 which he rcplio,l' Certainly IN
a member OF tho legislature" lie To-
eelyed hLs pnrmls.lon hy wIro.-EK.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-05

We can supply lumber for all pur-
good lumber that you won't be
ashamed to have IN your house. Il
pays to buy the best grade OF lumber
and you should come 70 us for q.
oooDALE LUMBER co.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-05
NEW LANCE HOTEL

When you Wait Portland, Ore, b
sure and stop at The New tanEo HO
SOC, 7oe and el.Oo per day. Eieetris
lights eah balls elevator, steam heat,
free bath sna free bus All Outsids
rooms with running water.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-05
Natures Way Is Best.

,-.o function strengthening and tissue
i,ii,e ulan of treating chronic, linger-
bullu,f dbstinate cases OF disease as pur-
lhg Nv Dr. Pierce, is following after
sge,,,ro's plan Of restoring health.
Me tie uses natural remedies, that is
.-trerts from native medicinal roots,
eA,,ared by processes wrought out by
prepaa,1 Uenditnre OF much time and
s,,ov w without the use Of alcohol, and
~, ekillful combination In just the right
Pyypsod az ingredients of DR.. Pierce's
,,lIden Medical Discovery, Black Cherry
~ Queens root, Golden Seal root,
1io0droot and Stone root, specially exert
,beir influence i'm cases Of lung, bronchial
and throat troubles, and this 'DIsCoy-
ypy- Is. therefore, a sovereign remedy
e. bronchitis. laryngitis. chronic coughs,
ratarrh and kindred ailments.
The above native roots also have the
.,-ongpst possible endorsement from the
ieadinr medical writers, OF all the several
scbools of practice, for the cure not only
N Inc discusses named above but also for
Indigestion. torpor Of liver, or bilious
moss. obstinate constipation. kidney and
bladder troubles aud catarrh, no matter
where located.
You don't have 70 take DIT. Pierce's
sav-so alone as TO this; what he claims
fof his Discovery Is backed up By the
writings oi the most eminent men In the
medical profession. A request by postal
card or letter addressed 10 DR.. X. V.
Pierce. Buffalo, N, Y, for a little book
Of extracts from eminent medical au-
thOrities endorsing the ingredients Of his
medicines, will bring a little book free
that is worthy Of your attention N
needing a good, safe, reliable remedy "
kn0icn composition for the cure Of almost
any old chronic, or lingering malady.
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure con.
stipatiOn. One little Pellet Is gentle
laxative, and two q mild cathartic.
Tho most valuable book for both men
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-05
"IT SAVED MY LIFE"
PRAISE FOB A FAMOUS MEDICINE
Nrs. Wllladssn Tells How She Tried Lydia
E. Plnkhan's Vegetable Compound Iust
IN Tine.

Mrs. T. O. Willadsen, Of Manning,
Iowa, writes 10 Mrs. Pinkham;
Dear Mrs. Pinkham -
"I can truly say that you have saved my
life, and cannot express my gratitude 10
you In words
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-05
DERALATOLOGIsT

Emma b Ashford Graduate dsrmatOl.
ogist and scalp specialist. Every
blemish Of tho human face eradieat-
el Scientific facial and scalp mas
sage. An work guaranteed. Ed
ridge block, SO2h Commercial
street. slim
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-05
TALKING MACHINES.

Edison Photographs and Records
Delivered free anywhere on receipt
OF fun retail price; largest stock
Edison records Wosl Of Rockies,
sand for circular. Peter Bacigalupi.
7S6 Mission street. san Francisco
226lm
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-05
u. ]. LEHMAN

sash and doors. Al kinds Of hOuss
anishins. Phone lsl black Also two
aOOu Of warehouse Cor sent; Sls-EsoE
sad sufsehins fAonnisA
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-05

For sale.-Cowsl Cowsi Cows. Fresh
and soon to be- fresh, also one roam
mare. weight about 100 pounds
price s3j. seven miles south Of Sa.
lem, on jefferson road I. NJ Wagner.
8-3-3ts
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-05

A. Your stepmothers-she can steam
clean or dye them, and save you a
new suit. press and repair. refine.
furnish buttons. The most delicate
fabrics can bo cleaned by her dry
cleaning method without injury. Il
does not shrink OF change its color.
II IL next 20 Tho Journal once. 22i
Commercial street
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-05

Wilkins. guards Salem, Rudolph,
eeuteri Sehindaer and Lick forwards,
Magness AMI Duncan, guards.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-05
BAKHRIBA
roNBoRIAL
IIvnnY AND aAI.n arAnLna.

Rod Front Btablss-Firsi, class livery.
boarding and sale stables Rubber
tired buggies and hne driving stock.
NJ. L. Harrod. proprietor. aTi Che
msketa street. Phone Main Ts.
ia.it-iyr
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-05
PLUhrBERs

BsrnArdi 4 Dunaford, Plumbers, steam
ahd gas httsra All kinds Of plumb
ing supplies. No. 90 State street
Phone lis Main. i0-2H
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-05
FoR RENT.

For Rent - Furnished housekeeping
rooms Inquire a, 555 Marion street.
ase,at
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-05

Feod Barn.-speelal attention 20 tran
sient teams Farmers patronage %.
lieited. Waiting rooms for ladies
We also carry a full line Of feed.
Located At Club Stables, corner Lib.
eTty and Ferry streets. Phone Main
7. Prunk Darby. i2.it.6m
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-05
LOST

Lost -iiandchased sig1et ring whh
Initials "M. 4. L." Reward on re-
turn % Journal Office. 3-atf
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-05

wOOdmAn Of orid-Meet every Fri.
day night a. T'sO, In Holman Han.
A. J. Bassy, O. @. p. L. FraEior,
clerk. I,lO.tf
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-05

and women IA Dr. pierce's
Common sense Medical Ad-
wiser. A splendid iOOe-paEe
volume, With engravings
and colored plates, A copy,
paper-covered, will BE- sent
70 anyone sending 81 cents
IN one-cent stamps, 10 pay
the cost OF mailing onlv. 70
DIR. r. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N.
Y. Cloth-bound. al stamps.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-05
MUSIC sTupIos.

AgAA1 AAe9A1as
e-.rar-s.sssa.eeses-s--
Music Studio. .-FrAnk r. Churchill,
Musical Studio. Associate teacher
Western Conservatory, Chicago, IN,
representing Interstate System a
Salem, Oregon. in the Gray bloch,
room 3. Studio hours 10 ne and
tob. 61e-f
The seley Studios. Thorough insirue'
tion IN music. Mr.. and Mrs, Frances.
co seley, specialists In Voice Produe'
ton, Interpretation and Harmony.
Opera House Building, rooms . and
10. Residence phone Main b7A.
HELM
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-05

sr--r7-7-re-srrnasrsaae
FoTesters OF Amorica-Court Sherwood
FoFesters, No. 10. Meets Tuesday In
Hurst hall, State street. u. 3. Rider,
@. RI A. l.. Brown, y. 3.
Central Lodge Ne. is. X OF P.--Castls
Hall In Holman block, corner STATE
and Liberty strsetA Tuesday Of easl
week Al 7's0 p. m. J. q. Graham, O.
o. w. l. staley, X. Of n. and a.
MOdsn Wo0dmsn OF AmorieA-OFs
gon Cedar Camp, No. 624o. Meets
every Thursday svsning AZ 9 o'eloek,
Holman Han w. w. nm, v. o.
=. A. Turnsr, Clerk.
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-05

Salem Iron WOrks-FounderS maehin-
lists and blaoksmithA Manufactures
Of all kinds Of sawmill machinery.
Hop and fruit drying stoves etc
Manufactures Of the Salem Iron
works Hep Preos. 11-2e-1m
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-05
MIsoELLANEouA

MIscELLANEoua
salem Iron wOrks-Foundsru maehin-
lists and blaokamitha Manufacturers
Of all kinds Of sawmill machinery.
Hop and fruit drying stoves etc
Manufactures Of The Salem Iron
works Hep Pres 11.2s-1m
Hotel seott-Newiy furnished, every
thing clean and hrst oiasa. Rooms
At reasonable priOea. In cOttle
block, Salem. A. Scott. prop. T-etf.
Bay-HAvs you tried u. H. Psuls for
meatsi He has the best sausage An
town. Gene and try Il, and be sen.
vincoi. 410 East State street.
Wanted. TURKEYS, goese, duoh-, chick
ems and AN farm prOduos. Higheg,
cash price paid for sane Capital
Commission Company, 2e7 CONNER
oial street. Telephone 17p.
A Good Investment Some one with
$3.50 can loan that amount on flrst
class real estate security. at a good
rate Of interest. Address IN. q
r." care Journal. 26u
A. Your stepmother's-she can steam
clean or dye them, and save you .
new suit, press and repair, refine
furnish buttons. The most delicate
fabrics can bo cleaned by her drl
cleaning method without injury. I
does not ahrink or change its color
II IL next 20 Tho Journal once. 22i
Commercial street
PLUhEBERs.
,s,--.---~-~ee----~>
Theo. NJ RAr-euoceusor 10 Barr
PetEel, timer and plumber. Hot All
water and steam heating . speciality
Salem, Oregon. s.a.
BsrnArdi 4 Dunnford, Plumbers, steam
and gas hltsra All kinds Of plumb
ing supplies. No. 90 State street
Phone lis Main. i0.2u
BAKHRInA.
s>=--s--=--s@~-s-e=-a
Capital Bakory.-ffesh bread, pies an'
cakes daily, candles, nuts, ste. Deliv
cry made 10 any part Of ths city
o. Ullom, proprietor, tso Court ~
roNBoRIAL.
Evana' Barber shop. Everything heV
and up 90 date Fines, porcelain
baths shaving, iSo. haireutting 20
baths csc. First class bOotblask'
O. w. Evans. Proprietor.
-
LIVERY AND BALE STABLES.
s--seee--~ee-es>ee- .e-rN-e-ee->-,7-N>-
RSd FrOnt stAblSs-Firsi,el class Livery
boarding and sale stables. Rubbe
tired buggies and hne driving stoeh
NJ. l.. Harrod, proprietor. a7i Che
msksta street. Phone Main Ts.
ia.itlyr
feod Barn.-speeial attention 20 tran
silent teams Farmers patronage %
lieitsd. Waiting rooms for ladies
We also carry a full line Of feed
Located At Club Stables, corner Lib
sTty and Ferry streets. Phone Mali
2. Prunk A Darby. i2.it6m
LODGES.
ss.es--rrasereas--r-7.,
Foroater OF Amorica-C Court SheFW0O,
FoFesters, No, 10. Meets Tuesday II
Hurst hall, State street u. 3. Rider
@. RI A. l.. Brown, n. 3.
Central Lodge Ne. is. X. OF P.--CaEtl
Hall In Holmsn block, corner STAT
and Liberty strsetA Tuesday Of easl
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-08-31

the bedroom. and holding the lamp
high above him. he stared into the
room. The huddled figure of Mrs.
Crue lay on the carpet Her head was
splashed with blood. and her clothes
were wet A quilt partly covered her
lower limbs. The woman was quite
dead-and it was murder. The hus-
band ran out Of the house.
Presently the family of Augustus
Woods, the nearest neighbors Of the
crues, were disturbed at their supper
by peremptory knocking. Woods
hurried to the door and opened it.
crue stood on the stoop. bare-headed
and wild-eyed.
Somebody has murdered my wife."
he shouted. Come quick"
Groton became tremendously ex-
cited over the deed. and the medical
examiner and the eonstables immedi-
ately began TO make their investiga-
tions They found two bullet holes in
the womans head and another in her
breast But there were no signs of a
struggle. and there was no robbery.
The officers retained the bullets and
took impressions Of the imprints in
the snow outside the house. Crue was
questioned closely. but he proved an
alibi. Then the officers surmised that
a tramp committed the deed. and
searched the village thoroughly for
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-08-31

He served his tin D. and left the
prison a jail-bird for life. His first
destination was his home He wished
TO see Claremont, even though he
we're iail-bird and his home
wretched blur on the rural landscape.
He found nothing changed. His moth
er was still suffering patiently; his
brothers and sisters were still pale
and hollow checked Everybody there
needed the eamponest necessaries Of
life. so Stearns Kendall Abbott. the
youth. more self-reliant and energetic
than Stearns Kendall Abbott. the
child. went forth to obtain them. not
caring greatly how he obtained them
SO long as he succeeded. He broke
into a small store and was possessing
himself Of its money when the coun-
try constables arrived and possessed
him. For his offense he served six
years in Concord prison.
Thence he went into the army for
service against the confederacy. Some
body cheated him out of his bounty
money. and he deserted in Hartford.
Conn. He was at once confronted by
the problems Of feeding and clothing
himself. and he followed his bent.
One day he espied a mail bag without
protection. He stole the United
States property, opened it and ap-
nropriated its contents. But they
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-08-31
GREATEST SHIPS EVER BUILT.

maximum speed will be 2S knots, or
80 IL miles an hour, and they will
consume three-quarters Of a ton OF
coal a minute. about 1000 tons day.
The Lusitania has just left the
builders hands. while the Maritania
is to be launched in few weeks. The
two vessels are believed by nautical
experts to set standard that will not
be surpassed for a quarter of a cent
tury and may exist for so years.
The Lusitania is set on end would
overtop every structure in the world
except the Eiffel tower. The greatest
battleship in the world. the Dread
nought, supposed to be equal in fight
ing power to any two other war yes
sells, is nearly 800 feet shorter and
has a displacement of $4,000 tons,
against a total OF 10000 tons by the
Cunard boat.
There are about 10000 steel plates
in this vessel. some Of them OF the
record dimension OF 40 feet in length
and weight OF five tons. There are
4 900 900 rivets. aggregating 500 tons
in weight. The main frames and
beams, placed on end, would reach
30 miles. Three anchors weigh ten
tons each, and 1900 feet Of giant iron
cable contains links each OF which
is % inches long, three and three
quarter inches in diameter and weighs
$50 pounds.
The Lusitania will cost when com
pleted, s6,250,000, and each trip across
will cost $25O.OOO To pay for this
the vessel win carry 1900 tons OF
cargo, $50 first-class passengers, 500
second-class passengers and 1900
steerage. Her crew viii number 500.