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Manchester Democrat., 1910-08-17

Miss Lulu Toomer of Dyersville is the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Claude Coon.
Mrs VIM. Cooper and daughter NIL.
dred Of Parkersburg visited relatives at
Albert Matthews Of Crete. Nebraska.
spent a few days here with friends of
ye. olden times during the. week. His
father served the Congregational society
moving away some thirty-six years ago.
Mr.. Matthews found many to give him
the glad hand shake after SO long an
absence. He is engaged infarming near
Mrs. Amos Livingston has been on
sick list for several weeks. We are sor-
ry to say she is not improving at this
time. Her condition is such as to cause
rhe fam ana frienas esman anxiety Methodist
church. located five miles southwest Of
Colesburg and nine miles northeast OF
Earlville which was reodeled and eniarg
ed will , be dedicated ssa Sunday august e.
dedicatory services. which will be con-
Quoted in the Gernan language with the
exception of the Sunday afternoon ser.
Thsn Rev barie. HEssh tS coers n D tL
preach in English. Those having heard
him will want to hear him again. The
program ds as follows:
srsaSi s;e9 Sermon BY. BY Rev B. G
bW. H. Rolling Of Charles City, Iowa
after afferrs which sh; the Lords Supper will b'
sunday. 900 a. M Sunday school.
Rev. G. H. Kohler Of Edgewood. Iowa
and others will speak.
-10:00. Sermon by the District Super
in5endent; ~ Rey @ b G Brandenb4%rg an sn % ;,
500: sermon s; BY Rev. G. H. wesse
of Klemme. Iowa.
Manchester Democrat., 1910-08-17

Thorpe.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. o. Stone and son
Harold called at the Joe Mattice
home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. Robertson were
business callers in Dundee Monday.
Mrs. Henry aHeyer and son Ern.
ist were seen on the streets Of Man
chester Monday.
D. Sark and son Howard visited
In Edgewood Wednesday.
Mr.. Larson Of Manchester was in
Thorpe repairing Sid simon's tele
phone Thursday.
Wesley Barr and daughter Haze
were seen in Strawberry Point
Thursday.
Lester Pilgrim is camping for a few
days with his militia friends.
David Heyer aud wife attended the
funeral Of Adam Hilsenbeck Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. Robertson were
in Strawberry Point on business Fri
day.
Manchester Democrat., 1910-08-17

Clark Hall and there were also pic
nics around the campus. AT 1870 Prof.
Hendricks, who is the new head of the,
Agricultural department at Lenox gave
an address on the profitable dairy COW,
with real live cow for illustration. The
agricultural display was the best arrang-
eu and the best ever shown except in
regard to some of the later vegetables
which account OF the1 Harvest Home
being several weeks earlier than usual
dell and son of Ryan had kindly allowed
The ulsplay OF their grains. The ball
game between Hopkinton and Delhi was
called at $50 and the score was 13 to
) in favor of Hopkinton. The pony pot
atoe race was pei 1aps the most exciting
of the Main street performances. Wall
ter naigh gathered up nine. Cleil Moul-
ton, six, and Hartzel Milroy four. The
nail driving contset was won by Mrs.
Clarence Begg, list and Miss Myrtle Cole,
End. The tug of war was won by Joe
Halgh team or giants from Uniontown.
AT p. m. every one was on the street
to see the picture show which was very
entertaining and lasted two hours. There
was also a dance in the opera house lat
er on. The live stock exhibition was
said to be much better than the average
at Harvest Homes and better than at
some county fairs. The premiums were
as follows:
End. Brooks. Bros, 3rd. w. A. LeClere
lth, Frank Engler.
Year old colt. LIST, A. D. I4eClere. 2nd
frank Lux. 3rd, LeClere.
Draft sucking colt, list, Peter Schus
ter, Ind. U. T. Wheeless. 3rd Brook.
Bros.
/ Trotting colt. NJ. Q. Smith.
e. h. Reed. 3rd. Brooks Bros.
Draft teams, LIST, +. j. Gestel. End. Et
Crowley.
Il Single driver, II. S. Porter, 1st, Il
Moulton. md. Thos. Dunlap. Sd.
Sow and five pigs. A. p. Donahue 1st
Best Nispiay corn, &. 4. swindeli. Is,
]. u. Griffith, End, Reggentine. 3rd.
best sheat oats. g; A. Swindell, LIST, {
u Best peck wheat. Anna Nj. Johnson.
Best peck potatoes. Clarence Beggs.
Best loaf bread, Mrs. w. G. Lux.
, Best peck barley, g X. Greer. Is
Best peck timothy, Anna NJ. 5Johnsol
st. II. j. Joseph. End.
Al Best peck oats. Roy Smith.
II. Reed. esd.' md. % ". ssi {. boliey, % Sra.
I Best stalk corn, c. L. Reeve. 1st.
Y White Plymouth Rocks. U. T., Vince
ess 1st Paul Wilson. End.
White Leghorns. j. w. Parkhil
Rhode Island Reds, Mrs. S. 4. Hand
r st, U. II. Wheeless. End. Russell Lu
: ird.
Smallest baby. Mrs. O. Thomas.
d Largest baby. Mrs II. b. Sill.
= H.s Thos. Wilson. End.
Largest baby girl, Mrs Delbert l.
y i shaw.
II oldest couple, Mr.. and Mrs. II. Mo.
on, combined age 1G2 years, 8 montl
'e II days.
n Heaviest man and wife. Mr.. and Mi
l. sudolph Kragenbrink. combined weig
I43 pounds, End. Mr. and Mrs. Jo
IS Beitz, 800 pounds.
n Best target shooting. j. j. Kirkwoo,
! Girls foot race. Gertrude Reed.
Manchester Democrat., 1910-08-17
500 REWARD. 400.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded diseas that science has
been able to cure in all Its stages.
and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure. now
known to the medical fraternity. Ca
tarrh being a constitutional disease,
requires a constitutional treatment
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal
ly, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. there
by destroying the foundation of the
disease, and giving the patien,
strength by building up the constitu
tion and assisting nature in doing
its work The proprietors have 81
much faith in its curative powers tina
they offer One Hundred Dollars TO
any case that 1t fails to cure. Sent
for list of testimonials.
Address F. ]. CHENEY & CO.. Tole
do, Ohio.
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for cor
stipation.
Manchester Democrat., 1910-08-17

0Aos pssmansntly the cases he undrr-
tak60 and sends the ineurable, home with
cut tsking fee from them: This is why
whils othsr doctors have. made q few
an an sninsnt!y successful specialist Ia
eurss ssisstsd "a chronic ni q cs.ea eas Whi.i, @
hAvA baffleA the skin Of many lhysi-
cia1A HIS hospital experience and en-
ilcIsof that hS can nsms aud locate i
aissaSs. n . few minutes.
TfGA&s all cufable casesS Of Catarrh.
arss,. as ksr saG kNsass Nsul
&C, NsrvoHs and AeeFt diseases, blood
sna :. ssin na adicss:sS EP,,spsy srEhts a..
dieeases Of the Bladder and Female Or
gans. Liquor and Tobacco habit Stam-
sstF Vsnt opsca snd sure method to pre-
4 mover failing remedy for Big Neck.
FILES. FIsTULAE and RUPTURE
guaranteed cured without detention, FROM
sSrssssi cases, % and iii diseases % OF r tie lie
0ssq1istsa lids. Cataract. Cross Eyes
HaavoGs v,,eSa' pRsil.ry Rf'nl
Are you nervous and dsspondent; weak
and dsbilieted; tired mornings: no ann
assaed .aci.ps ans RsSg easily
eunken. red and blurred; pimples on
face: dreams and night losses; restless,
haEeArd looking; weak back; deposit In
Ssas e confidence: lack fi q energy ssssta,i and
PSivArE p,sEAsEs a spEclALry.
a,ls ,1sssd Pe,son. Syphilis. Gonorrhea.
cocsls. Hydrocsl.. Seminal inevt weaknss. xaas.
pFoducing Emissions. Debility. Nervous.
nSs:, D!.sins.s Dstsctive Memory, ETC..
Manchester Democrat., 1910-08-17
Big Tent Meetinqs.

The tent meet ngs on thu Centra
School ground have been vel. !: ttend.
ed during the past week anil the
Interest is very deep and decidedly
on the increase. There were more
than q hundred at the altar on Sab.
bath, and the meeting produced a
profound impression for good upon
every one who. was present.
The speakers voice Is easily heard
on every part of the ground and at
many of the services the audience on
the outside of the tent is nearly as
great as on the inside.
Many of the teachers are attend.
ing the services this week.
The chorus choir Is regular and
faithful in its work and now fills the
platform every night. /,
The addresses Sabbath day were
powerful efforts, and the spirit in
which they were delivered was that
of the Christ; none could escape the
truth, and many were convicted of
past sins and the conviction produc-
ed repentance and many were seen
In tears for the past, and VOWS were
registered for the future.
The church has not had a meeting
OF such power in many years say
those most able to judge by long and
close association with its work.
The morning theme. "The DEVILS
Blockade on the Road to Heaven =
brought out the Iece tiv means ny
viii b the enemy .,f souls eeps Cod 8
chil'lren from fruit bearing, and shuts
the n out of Heaven.
esevening sermon was on "The
JuT gment," and depicted In terrible
vi7idness the word of God. as to the
certainty of Judgment upon all men.
and that could escape being judged
according to his works.
Evangelist Jones is true to the
Word of God and follows i. and
breaches 1t ir every disco lrse
If he condemns questionable amuse-
ments more than so!ae touI 4 do II
Is becspse he offers 81 me Thing so
much better and more wo thy of
man or woman. and son eth nr which
gives more 10Y in moment than all
the rest could in a life time.
Hn insists on tlean life for the
Christian and that man wi O does
not keep the VOWS made ut church
alters should be honorable enough to
Withdraw from the church If he will
not clean up.
Tho meetings will continue through
the week and It is hoped that next
Sabbath will be the greatest day ever
seen in the city for men and women
turning to God.
There will be meetings at 2:3O
every afternoon. in the east room Of
the church for Bible study and prayer
Manchester Democrat., 1910-08-17

To keep your healthj sound: to
avoid the Ills Of advancing years; to
conserve your physical forces for q
ripe and healthful old age, guard
your kidneys by taking Foiey's Kfdne,
Remedy.-Anders G Philips.
Manchester Democrat., 1910-08-17

Over three hundred students enrolled
since last September, Eight students
placed in office positions In one day: sew
en- OF them with one concern. Twenty
five students sent to positions In last
thirty days. Fall term opens Sept. 9.
Beautiful, Catalog sent free. Write for
1t. Address Waterloo College Of Com
merce, Waterloo. lows. Satf
Manchester Democrat., 1910-08-17
FOLEY KIDNEY PILLS

Tonic In quality and action, quick
in results. For sbackache, .headache.
dizziness. nervousness, urinary ir-
regularfties and rheumatism.-Andera
6 Philips.
Manchester Democrat., 1910-08-17
The Great Ana,no.a Fair.

Everything is looking bright for the
greatest fair in the history of the
Anamosa Fair Association. When that
is, said 1t means that Anamosa will
have the greatest attraction fair In
affairs and then others fall in line.
The date this year are August % to
26- inclusive. Following are some of
the attractions:
The Original Idamas Tropue, WON
derfnl equilibristic phenomenens in
marvellous act that sets your blood
tingling with wonder and astonish.
ment.
The Central American Wonder. M.
Samay0. The Great. the most daring
known aerial act without nets.
Mile Naomi Ethardo. World IA
nous European equilibrist. graceful
of action and most wonderful.
Montambo and Rartelle, the great
est knockabout performance in the
world. Laugh and grow fat. Why not
enjoy life while here.
Ermora Japanese Troupe, marveloul
artists. in extreme oriental surprises
These world wonders will cause open
eyed amazement.
Wnlle Anam0sa always has good
field Of horses when other fairs fail
for want of horses to fill their races,
the prospects for a full field are bet
ter than ever. 81
The following is the list Of races
'or the Anamosa Fair:
Wednesday afternoon, August "a,
2:SO pace, roadster pace or riot, one
half mile run. I.
Thursday afternoon, August rs,
3:13 pace. 2:2O trot and three-fourths
mile run.
Friday afternoon. August 26. 2:30
trot, 2:20 pace and one mile run.
At least two games OF base ball
VIII be played each day of the fair.
The clubs of the Eastern Ioya
league as well as good local clugs3
will participate.
The following is the schedule of
base ball games:
Tuesday, August 23,
/ jackson vs.. MOrtieagle,
Manchester VS.. sAnamosa.
Wednesday, August "a.
Morley vs.. Wyoming. ;.
Arlington vs. Anamosa.
Thursday. August 25.
Onslow vs. Prairieburg.
Strawberry Point VS.. Anamosa.
Friday. August 26.
MT. Vernon VS.. Central City.
cascade vs.. Anamosa.
., remember the date. August % to
Manchester Democrat., 1910-08-17

From Sickness to Excellent Health"
So says Mrs. Chas. Lyon, Peoria.
III: Il found in your Foley Kidney.
Pills q prompt and speedy cure for
backache and kidney trouble which
bothered me for many months am
now enjoying excellent health which
I owe to Foley Kidney Pills" ."-Anders
& Philips.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-07-22
DIED.

90. Margaret. aged so
years. beloved mother OF Mrs T.. a.
Deveny. OF London, Ont: j. j. Hur-
son. OF Dallas, Texas; r. F.. Hurson,
OF Detroit: Mrs. w. l.. Pierce OF be
troit and Mrs. J. f.. Scott, OF Lam
sing, Mich. Funeral from residence.
$40 Field-ave., Friday, July %. at
$3.50. to st. Anthony's church at 10
M. Intsrment at London. Ont
MURRAY--At Harper hospital, Mrs.
Della Murray. beloved daughter OF
Mrs. G.. Bucklay. Funeral services
from the chapel Of l.egg n Gass. ICl4
Woodward ave. at > o'clock, Friday
Interment Woodlawn cemetery
HEHTZ-July 10, Alexander. aged 81
years, beloved husband OF Emma
Hertz. and father OF John, Alma. Mrs
Lydia Doss. Louis, Ida, Enorma. and
son OF Mrs. Carlln Hertz. Funeral
Friday from residence, Mt. Elliott
ave. and weyman-pl., Hamtramck. at
D. ~.
MESStN p. m, at mis-
residence. Clsrk-ave.. Pontiac, III. r.
Messenger. brother OF Mary }. Mes
singer, Mrs James r.. Scripps. OF De-
troit. and Mrs. sc Kanady. OF Col
orsdo. Funeral Friday y. IN
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-07-22
'yrc ON LIQUOR WILL
YIELD $2,451,ss7 THIS YEAR
Our Foreign Liquor Firm Threatens
TO Appeal TO United States
Supreme Court.

supreme Sourt.
LANSING, Mich, July 21.-tSpe-
ciaD-Despite the fact that there are
no saloons In many OF the SO counties In
Michigan, statistics compiled by Audi
tor-General Fuller show that S2.451,-
S9775 in taxes will be collected this
year from the saloons and breweries
in the various counties where local
option does not prevail
The state does not derive a profit
from the local liquor licenses, as the
money received Is divided between
the county and the city in which the
taxable property Is located.
Although Auditor-General Fuller is
receiving money from the foreign
liquor dealers as tax On the whole
sale establishments conducted in this
state. several OF them have paid I'M
der protest and one firm intimates
that the case will be carried to the
supreme court of the United States
After the decision of the supreme
court declaring constitutional the act
providing for payment OF a. $500
license by foreign liquor dealers, II
was not thought that the state depart
ment would experience any difficulty
in collecting the amount. but Auditor
General Fuller declares that threats
have been made to carry the case to
the highest court In the country.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-07-22
CHASE s. OSBORN Is
THE MAN OF THE HOUR
CONGRESSMAN MCLAUGHLIN.
Muskeson Statesman Comes Out For
500 Man For Governor--Pollti.
clans Busy Touring State.

Muskeson Statesman Comes Out For
500 Man For Governor--Pollti.
clans Busy Touring State.
The politicians are becoming un-
usually active in Michigan. Chase ).
Osborn, the candidate for the Repub-
lican gubernatoria! nomination, ended
q tour OF Muskegon county Wednesday
night. He delivered his principal ad-
dresses at Muskegon Heights TO the
en- ployes OF a refrigerator factory and
to workmen OF the iron mills at Fruit
port. He denounced the Warner ad-
ministration.
Soon after Osborn finished his
speech in Muskegon, Congressman
James Mclaughlin, OF the ninth dis
trict, stated emphatically he was for
Osborn. Il believe he Is the man OF
the hour to clean up Michigan and
God knows 1t needs cleaning up he
eald.
Senator Burrows was the guest Of
honor at the Boosters club banquet
in Pentwater Wednesday night. He
praised President Taft.s administra-
ton and defended the tariff bill. Con-
gressman Townsend received recep-
ton at Traverse City. He addressed
an enthusiastic crowd in front OF
Grange hall.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-07-22
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Arthur Wilcox. 26, weyanwega, Wis.
Mary Corners. 90, Detroit.
James :. CLARK. SO. North Bening-
ton. VI. Edith J. Clawson, %. Detroit
Samuel L. Reed, IS; Lillian r. Egg
gleston. "a.
John Bees. 30. Windsor. Ont; Grace
Brsnum, l9, same.
Frank J: Murphy, IS; Della Smith. 81
Esther Schmidt, "a. Queensburg, Pa,
Albert SZembab. 80; Frances Kuch-
arzyk, IL.
Joseph W. Bradley. ss LcOra Bss-
tieu, 20.
stsnislsw witkowskI, 90: JadwiEs
Neugza, l9
clinton f. Vail, 80, Chicago; Ella
Zeuch. so, same
Aprelins J. Klein 20; Laura N. Mey-
er. "a
Henry seide. 20: Clare Reamer. 81.
James r Bortle, SO, Detroit. Sylvia
=. Stober. rs, Hot Springs
Peter n. Zlrello. "a; Cleopatra Debin-
John Bruski, 20; Margaret wismIen-
ska. 20.
John vinnich. 49, Josephine Good. 20.
John Redmann, %: Annie Okun. Ct.
friedrich r. Eilke, %; katherine A.
wedell, %.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-07-22
WOMAN SUFFRAGE
BOOTH At FAIR
Mrs. Mary L. Doe Arranging tt
Boost Equal Rights Cause at
Exhibition.

Among the prize pumpkins. the latest
crank In auto machinery and the water
color sketch by the leading village
artist. which everybody In ''our town"
thinks perfectly lovely" 10 be ex-
hibited at the State Fair this fall. Will
be an Equal Suffrage booth, where
the last cry I'm suffragette literature
will be handed out to the passing pub
lie, II President Fred Postal OF the
fair board can be induced TO support
the plan proposed by Mrs. Mary l..
Doe. of Bay City. state organizer OF
the Michigan Equal Suffrage associa.
don, who In now In Detroit. Mrs.
Doe and Miss May Boutelle, prom
inent Detroit clubwoman and suffra-
gist, had a conference with President
Postal, Thursday morning.
THE idea IL simply In line with our
general educational work." explained
Mrs. Doe, a charming. motherly wo-
man. who says she has been suffra'
gist 30 long she cannot remember
when she wasn't. Il have just finish
ed a trip OF organization. which has
been markedly successful and | be-
lieve good work can be done through
State Fair visitors this fall II We can
have a booth on the grounds, or In one
OF the buildings, preferably. Michigan
equal suffragists plan to present to the
legislature this winter a monster peti-
ton, asking for an amendment to the
state constitution to strike the word
male from the constitution and sub
stitute person or individual or any
other word which can be legally ap-
Piled TO women. You know, In recent
supreme court case. the Judge said
that a woman was not q person; she
was an individual; so, you see. IL
behooves us to be very careful in
selecting a substitute for male that
will live up to the letter OF the law.
as interpreted by some Of our wise
judges"
Mrs. Doe said that she had found
during the past year rapid growth
of favorable sentiment toward equal
rights for women. and that the great
est number of converts had been men.
The equal suffrage associations
throughout the country have large
male membership and as a specific in
stance l may mention that In Grand
Rapids, where recently l formed an
association Of 10 members, two
thirds are men," said she. Among
thU "ohChs VIC huu thC
and business woman Is coming to look
upon the question of equal rights as
her own. She Is taking It up in
diligently, informing herself thorough
ly about II and what 1t means to her.
with the result that We are getting
into the suffragist cause a most de-
sirable and able class OF women. The
day for poking fun at the equal
rights advocate Is past. for the ques-
ton is one which has become a world
wide factor. Women of all ages and
degrees of education are taking 1t up,
while the interest and attention OF
men has been arrested as by few
other public questions of the last Gen.
fury"
While in Detroit. Mrs. Doe Is the
guest OF Mrs. Hinton K. Spalding, No.
III Boston-blvd., and q reception was
held In her honor. Thursday after
noon, at Mrs. Spalding's beautiful
home, 10 which were invited the suf-
fragists Of the city and club women
generally.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-07-22
BIRTHS.

BOYS.
Mariana DeGiovania. $50 Riopelle.
Louis Samberti. 1878 Illinois.
Wladislaus Lesniak. l20 Illinois.
Stanley Koniezaka, 1870 Russell.
Jacob KreiE. 100 Beals.
Marion Johnson, 1888 Fort e.
George Pierce. 1i5 Brooklyn.
William Milne. o7s Eighth,
Albert Ellis. 54l Vermont.
George Curry. 40 Twelfth.
Alexander Mulheron. IL McGraw.
Sylvester Gray, 1882 ST. Antoine.
Peter Giowacki. 1866 Hendrie.
James Bell, Sl2 Antoine.
Frank Bower. Sc Chamberlain.
GIRLS.
Edward Sonntag, "a Holly.
Russell Baldwin, 1913 Second.
William Moynihan, 293 Greenwood.
Gustav Arnswald. 1853 Charlotte.
Joseph Pasalacqua, S44 Catherine.
John Dupure, All Wesson.
Alfred Palm, 1855 Sixteenth.
George Stone. III Magnolia.
Herman Rochewski, 33 Calaghan.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-07-22
PAPKE TAXES A WIFE.
Puallist Marries Wealthy Young Wo
man Against Her Parents Wishes.


man Against Her Parents Wishes.
BUFFALO. n. u, July 2l.--It came
TO light today that Billy" Papke, the
middleweight boxer. and the man who
was for time champion OF the world
at that class until defeated by Stanley
Ketchel, was married yesterday oy
Rev. Ethan Curtiss, OF the Niagara-Sd.
Congregational church, TO Miss Edna
K. Pulver, OF Hamilton. Ont. l.. H.
Mcbride, a local sporting writer, and
William Rickerts. OF Logansport, lnG.,
we're witnesses.
Miss Pulver's family is wealthy and
opposed her engagement and marriage
TO the boxer. They made arrange.
ments two weeks ago for Miss Pulver
and her sister, with her mother and
father to sail yesterday for Europe.
but the young woman had a mind OF
her o. and when Papke drove up 10
her dor in his racing automobile. she
jumped in and a few hours later they
were across the border
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-07-22


NORFOLK. Va, July 2L-Eleveu
men OF the coast artillery corps were
killed today; one was fatally injured;
Lieut.. Van Dusen sustained q broken
leg, and Ave other men were hurt. by
the premature explosion OF l2inch
gun during battle practice at Fortress
Monroe.
The men engaged in the practice
were Just completing their course IN
the artillery school. Maj .-Gen. w. H.
Carter, assistant chief Of stan, was
present, and made a report TO the War
department.
A score or more of high ranking Of
ficers OF the army, including Col,
Bailey, assistant chief OF the coast ar
tillery corps, and others on stan duty,
were at the fort at the time OF the
explosion, but none OF them were near
the battery at which the fatal acct
dent occurred.
The explosion was similar to many
others which have occurred both In
the coast artillery and in the navy.
1t Is possible that the firing pin had
not been drawn back when the hreech
block was showed into the gun, result.
ing In the premature explosion or the
charge before the block had properly
been screwed in place and made sc
cure.
Lieut.. George l.. Van Dusen Is from
Passaic, n. J. He served as second
lieutenant In the infantry and was ap.
pointed 10 the coast artillery only last
May. He was assigned to the school
at Fortress Monroe for a course of In.
struction.
The practice today was the first
ever attempted In which Ave batteries
were let loose at once under similar
conditions. The target was q rectangu.
lar structure made OF canvas 60 feet
by 30 feet, the size being approx.
mately that Of the vital part of bat.
tleship at that distance.
Several OF the men who were at the
rear Of the gun when II exploded were
SO badly mangled that IL was impos.
sible for time to identify them. The
breech lock blew to the rear, but the
terrific impact OF the explosion was
felt In every direction and men, were
hurried through the air like wisps OF
straw In gale.
The fact that the victims were torn
TO pieces made 1t impossible for the
officers at first to determine how
many were dead.