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Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25
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tiss a cat insight into the susure
taA . DFes.se wealth OF deasn7 an
haohHed to believe that certain cass
esn. a. all events. foresee the advent
ef the latter and thai they do this in
the same manner as the shark. Grow
e~L iackal. hysena, etc. namsly, by
sheir sbaormaliy deveiopea sense "a
smell My oWH and oaher peoples ex.
perience has led me to believe thai
when person Ia about to die some
slna OF phantom. maybe the syiri: OF
some one closely associated with the
SC person. or. maybe q spirit whose
special function ii is TO be present
on such occasions. is IN close proximi-
" 70 the siek or injured one. waiting
~ escort his or her soul into the world
81 EhsaOws-and that certain eats
scent It's approach.
Therein then-.iR this wonderful pro.
perry OF smeil-lies one of the secrets
TO the cats mysterious powers-it has
the phychic faculty OF scent--of scent.
fhs ghosts. Some people. TOO. have
ehis faculty. In q recent murder case,
n the north OF England. Q rustic vii
aess gave it In her evidence that she
was sure a tragedy WAS about 10 hap
Den because she "smelt death In the
house, and II made her very uneasy
Cats possesseing this peculiarity are
affected in q similar manner-they are
uaeasy. Before q death In Q house, ]
have watched cat show gradually N.
oreasins signs of uneasiness. II has
ooved from place to place, unable te
settle in any one spot for any length
~ time. had frequent fits of shiverine
some TO the door. shifted the asmos-
phere. thrown back its head and new
- In low, plaintive key, and showr
the greatest reluctance TO being alone
- the dark
This faculty possessed by certain
eats may in some measure explain
certain of the superstitioBs respecting
them. Take, for Instance, that of eats
evossing ones path predicting death.
The eat is drawn to the spot be
cause II scents the phantom of death
End cannot resist it's magnetic attrac.
tioa.
From this II does not follow that the
Desson who sees the cat is going te
die. but that death Is overtaking some
one associated with that person; and
IT is in connection with the latter thai
the spirit of the grave is present, EN-
ploying as a medium of prognostica
tion the cat, which has been given the
psychic faculty of smell that 1t might
be SO used
But although | regard this theory
as feasible ! do not attribute to cats,
with the same degree of certainty. the
power to presage good fortune. simply
bscause | have had no experience OF
II myself Yet, adopting the same lines
Of argument, | see no reason why cats
should not prognOsticate good as well
as evil.--IOndon Standard
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25
Touchy Subject

Alvey A. Adee. assistant secretary
o. state. is probably the most famous
D. -yoie rider in the District Of Colum-
lit. Each summer he makes a long
irp through France on bicycle,
Greping in touch with the Office here
utn his vacation period has expired,
when he returns 10 America
During the santo Domingo out
burst the American gunhoat Nankton
aaI Wheeling were ordered 10 the
city of Puerto Plata. The day after
hey left a crowd Of anxious newspa-
per men were questioning the assist
ant secretary.
DO you think" asked one, "that
the Dominican rebels will dare 20 at
tack the Wheeling?"
4 sincerely hope not" replied Sec
rotary Adee. I'm dreadfully fond OF
wheeling"
After which four correspondents ex-
ploded with loud bang.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25
Quite Natural for Him.

He had just arrived in Colorado
Strings, and presuming his neighbor
on the sanitarium piazza to be fel-
low invalid. he opened conversation
with him along the most natural
lines.
And is the air here" he began. 'as
gsnd for the health as they say il is
lis it," exclaimed the other We'll
now, ] should rather say it is, Why
when I first came here had no
strength at an couldn't possibly
have walked across this piazza | had
hardly a hair on my head, and as for
weight. why. you almost could have
weighed me on the letter scales in the
ofGce therei"
You don't say, And have you been
here long2"
"Uh. huh. some time. You see. I'm
the proprietor's son, and ! Was born
here"
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25
RAILROAD NOTES

Waldo Broekway is spending a
few davs In Montrose During his
absence Guy Exter is relieving him
as express agent.
c. l.. Stewart is here from Cimar-
ron this week.
Z p. Roll, o. j. Billings and r..
ID Hunter have gone TO Grand june
ton to work
Fireman +. W Stamm and NJ. C.
Allen have returned from the Rio
Grande Southern where they were in
temporary service.
F. C. Martin is working out Of
Cimarron
f. L. Campbell has gone to Cim-
arron for temporary service.
c. ID. Freeman Is firing on the
Crested Butte run, z. A. Nordstrum
rs on the ouray passenger run and
r. 4. Roberts has engine APP in
chain gang service.
A. S. Linquist and l.. II. Snod-
derly are new men in the round
house.
J. II. Cuthbert is employed at the
car shops while VIM. Swigart is on
a vacation.
c. Green is the new machinist in
place Of W. p. shelton who has gore
20 Colorado Springs 70 work in q
garage.
Brakeman r. T. Gruut Is cr tle
emergency brari azaiu.
Engiue I72is al th pass rar
between GglEH1 and Szrrs
Engine l75 bsz beeu taken t
sa5da.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25
This Is eorni9
- eUf - G. 49, c.

hat cs.ald isrns-h stronger eve
sscpse VI the eshcssses ~ ans remeay
than The Teri ~ ssuse. Thousands q
pc,s,ss testify thss i,sans Kidney
f'iil- have isroassbt lasting re-us.s.
tsEstas.si essi.r-cmepf- -husld
prove usaz.sisteslis the nserit- VI shss
rumeay. NeaF- age pcs,s,se rizias IN
thi- israIifv se-ti6ed 10 the relisf
they had sseriVed irota the s-s a
HsaD's Kidney Pills They ss~ caa-
frm their te-tiasenials. They say
that time has coasHlsstea che test
MRS q. A. Hsnkel. s1 h. Ftr-; 81,
>aliala. csio.. SAYS Tho secrefioss
from nay Kidneys We're psDafural.
and -Aowea that ! had Kidney COM
plant. There wa- biurr hafsre nay
eses. and had dizzy spells and head
aches. ! Was anxious to rid ny-elf
-eh of these treuiles aud hearing
Doan's Kidney PILLS highly recoma-
HseHaed. ] got a box. They brosQht
wonserful results. and J have not
had any sign ~ kidney troul,i. since.
The testimony ! gave some years ags,,
when l,oaB'r kidney fills cured nle.
sfill bolds esoa 2"
For sale by all dealers. Price -
cents Fenter- -Miloura Co. BsGale.
n Y. sole agents for the United
sra.es
Remember the name-loan s-anG
take no oSher
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25
N N - ~ - ~

Until recently il has been general
ly accepted theory that eczema was
n disease of the hlo,,d. scientific in
vestigatioBs have taught us that
eczema il positively a skin disease
aud curable through the skin alone
Meritul Eczema Remedy IL applied
directly To the diseased skin. the II
feet is marvellous aud the result per
nanent. do not delay trying Meritol
Eczema Remedy. The Busy Drug
Store-T. O'Ieary.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

c. f. Bosworth and II. Lee Stout
Of Denver were among those who
passed through Gunnison in autos
this week
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

FOR SALE-i9i3 Model. Motor
Cycles sud Motor Boats ut bargain
prices. all makr~ hraudnew ma
chiues. on easy usOut Hi9 pay ment
plan. iet our proposition beiore
buNinW ur ypu "a 90 rtlret il. Also
bargains in used Motor Cycles.
Write us TODAY. Enclnse stamp for
reply Address i4prk Box II Trcn-
ton. Mich 30 lot.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

W O. Skinner, division freight
agent and o II Bosworth, travelling
agent, both of the A. 7. & s. r. rail
road, accompanied by II S. Van
Slyck Of Pueblo are stopping at the
La Vets daring the celebration.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

Former District Judge Sprigy
Shaokleford arrived in this city last
Tuesday from Grand Junction. He
will spend several davs here.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

Mrs " W. Smell has almess -
covered from a recent operation snd
" expected home frsm Ssslses N .
few DAYS.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

News Champion has ON hand line
of post card views of Gunnison.
Cattlemen's Day. Normal school.
Mining scenes Oi Gunnison county
and various other views of different {
sections of the county.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25
TO THE CATTLEMENS
ASSOCIATION

We want 10 thank YOU very kind
ly for your kind assistance in help
ing look. for Howard's body. Also
Mr. Gillaspey's help.
j j Can penter and family.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

The marriage of George w. Dew
ing and Miss Grace Mosher occurred
last week in Crested Butte.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

FOR SALE At once, complete
candy store outfit show eases, met al
furniture aud etc Also good resi-
dencp property in West Gunnison. at
bargains /. l.. Gavette.
ap9I
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

Chas Brooks and daughter. Mis-
Frances. Of Sparks. Nevada. have
been visiting relatives ard friends
in Gunuison.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

FOR SAI.E-iight gentle saddle
horse and boys saddle. two men =
saddles. pack saddle and panniers,
combinatio bed sheet and tent also
good heavy coach harness.
29-3O. Atlee Berky.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

Knight Tcmplars get visiting cards
for the conclave. at the News-Cham-
pion office. You can get cards with
embossed designs at this office. 29-3l
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25
RsauH6s Wsass

Nothing adds more to- the beauty
of worssen than nNuriaBt hair. The
regular use ef Mcrit1l Hair Tonic Will
keep the hair healthy. promote its
grow th and give u that wavy ap-
pearanee so much admired. The
Busy Drug >;ere-T. O'Ieary, sole
Agent.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

Mrs. Jarius Williams and children
have returned from a visit with rela-
tises in Greeley.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

FOR SALE-One span of mules. a
fine machine team. Also two saddles.
one single buggy. one cream separa-
tor. oHe moving machine and rake
2sti. Mrs. A. M. x. Crooks.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

Miss FRANKIE Sampson is the
guest Of Mrs. Mabel Nickolis sa the
ranch OF W l.. Anderson.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

The baby Of Mr. and Mrs. Jarvis
EDWARDS is recovering from a serious
illness.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25
Local and Suburban News

Mrs. G. NJ Toa.hnQ II Gscy
Greek. Coo ss ssssssn9 her psssss~.
Nr and Mr.. Eobt Ansssson-
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25
Knight Teunplats, klIeu1isn

The News-t hampton IAN print the
cards you Will want to take to Den
Yer for the cOncta We. beginning Aug.
Is. We ore able to furnish different
designs embOssed in tone or more
cOlurs- 2a-3l.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25
AOTb0

J. D. 49, q -. kass nsssi tks1
asai naSkst = The ssas q - Cassissa
Cssrssy C. vAsse sksy vsksas eli
- suu1sosss. IN
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

Mrs. Phillips and Mrs. Baeley Il
Dsnver are guests Of Mrs J ID. Jen-
nings during the celebration
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

Fer Sale Cheap-lss Red Spruce
psses, 70 to Is fl. Io.g, q 10 s. isch
tops. Dry and peeled. Address
Ashley Timber Co.
y 20 PAkin, Colo.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

Nrs. Walker Burnett OF Denver is
visiting friends and relatives in Gun
nison.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25
mssls! Moab! Mssls!

Mrs. Ida Gavette will serve meals
both days during tattlemen's cele-
bratiOD, at her residence next To the
Presbyterian church, Virginia Ave.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Hinton and
baby returned Sunday from a visit
b. the Pacific coast.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

Raymond Barris Of Grand juno
tion is a guest at the Hards home
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Cammann Of
Pitkin were visitors in Gunnison
Friday of last week.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25
$50

FOR shLE- i'irst-class alfalfa. s.
per ton or $50 delivered in town
The alfalfa is ON the iiaNmaker ranch
29ti- A Duncan. CunnisOn.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

Mr.. and Mrs N. Bannisrer and
Mrs. Bannister's mother left for Den.
yer after q short visit in Gannison
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

Miss Agneta Evans Of Delta is
in Gunnison during the
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

L. c. Beauvais and family have
returned from a short visit in Kan
sas.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

Miss Lillian Blakely, former
school teacher in Gannison, is among
the visitors In Gunnison this week
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

FOR RENT Three very desiI able
rooms WiGh bath near the Normal
Very reasonable. Inquire at News
Champion office. g2t.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

Mrs. Ia Lindsley aad baby aE-
rived from Delta Weanesdas tos .
short visit
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

About forty people are nos stay
iue at the Almont resort twelve
mIles north Of the city.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

t1E SAl-I.-IsarEc size dome-fic
mangie. A n Stpvcus. lola.
24tf Ihoue f.uuui-sgI ts,.;
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

Grain aud storage room. Lowest
prices. O. =. JaA ne. Ai-;,s y.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

Hard and sasss coal Irsy and
transferring. : T. Day, Phone.
Gunn4-su la,.I 3lsf
fros 4. >chaxer~. agsut for the
fansqs- INDIAN Remedy" tures
rseumatisua. kioney aud blst.sisf
tro4slrs~. etc. o ,ru a bottls.
Fishing rutl- v raIsised and rcpaired-
has. Chinary. f'ha5. 1,unni-sa s.s.s.
G. L.. Niiiser. Beaver Ssl. General
CsBtrsctinz. brick. stone aud block
sss,rk ENeaVatinQ cellars. cs.-- pools
etc. fls-terin2 aud cement work
cement bls,ck-. brick aud THE boz
-ais. 1rs the ~ ls calvert tile fs,r
read crossings. esA per It, gsaran-
te.d. leti
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

Furnished house for rent
3ott. j. L. Carlson.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

FOE SALE Second hand sewing
machine. Does good work. Piice sl5,
n-tallments il " anted.
2a-t f. A NJ X. Crooks,
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

Best oats aud wheat s2;,W per cwt
torn and chop : NJ per cwt
21tf G. =. Jayne.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

A. j. Hack and sister were in
Gannison from the Cochetopa Ssssr-
day.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

Mr. and Ass. ks.eHszar. sos and
daughter of Elesn, III. are gse~ss
at the home 81 Mr.. and krs. Z. y
Collins.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

For Black Diamond Coal by the car.
inquire Of Martha &. Brown. 30 If.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

FOR SALE-l single cylinder pump
! double cylinder A force pump. low
wheel. Wide tire. new Moline wagon
like new. Mauer Lumber go. 27-tf
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

Mr.. anl Mrs. L. NJ Mclr.;re os
Olsthe are guests at W l.. Ander-
sons ranch
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

FOR SALE-Furniture Of all kinds
also the paint store. first corner
south oi GuHnison Hardware 60.
n Al
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

Mrs. George Sullivan is entertain.
ing a brother, sister and aunt fros'
Philadelphia.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

VIII furnish and deliver stone. any
wheEe within cisg haIi's iar -isc per
perch l.. " ilbar. Phone Beaver
s'h isif
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

Dr. George Sullivan is spendins
the week in Crested Butte ON busi-
ness.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

STRANED OR STOIEN-From
my ranch on Cochetopa creek about
MAY -. one dark bay gelding black
tail and name no white at all on
him. weight about lWle No. tall aud
rangeN. no brand. coach stock
Notify W. A. keeior. Parlin, Colo.
and receive rev ard. 2ltf.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

FOR RENT-Five room house aud
barn. Inquire of Annie NJ. Dowpey.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25
|\N/ANT-ADS N this column
w get are Re.its- They are
only five cents lne. ctSSsos ctSA ,s,

BLACK Diamond Ca..l
t6-a :. & DAE. agent
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25
CATS RREseE 0EAYnf

lo~OoN UeIvGa Ascasoas mvo
TEssovs Issvsscv 70 eelssG-
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

George Mccoy returned from .
short visit in Denver the FIRST Of the
week.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

Mrs Leo Zsgelder was called to
Montrose "Wednesday by the serious
lllnese of her mother.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

oid papers 2lrc pct hundred at News
Cha usgsion office.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25
far Truly Great.

he greatest man is he who chooses
t vita the most invineible reso-
4 lJa.-Senecs-
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25
The Rxkest nIss u IL W~h

Could zl,ead hi- entiFp fortune try
tnR to make a better remedy for
rheUmatism chan Alerited Eheuma-
iism Pow ders- II Yea only knew
Their value Yea would Use this wen
deriul remedy for rheumatism. Re
con atncnded by phN sicians and all
who have tried b. The Busy I,rug
store-I. O'Iscnrv. Ssile Agent
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

? Fishing ta0- isr sale 81 the News
Chn nalsis,n office.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25
GOAL. COAL. GOAL.
" ilissns- a ferSss.,n
DIullee

No fi~hiuE or hauting wiz be
sissssea ssfs ssttr pruqerty known az
th. Ds,s Rios EaIsch
The ils'r t.i.,s i.eaiiy Censpany.
1tA q kibRey. >.cy
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

NDIhE-M My first cutting alfalfa
will be ready issr delivery after the
4th. Tea dollars delivered. - in the
field. y. W smith.
21tf. rhonr Guunsop 6o:,.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-07-25

Mr. and Mr. Eobt Ansiesson-
Mr. and Ass. K.nehsaser. sos and
daughter II Elesn, III, are gse~ss
at the home 81 Mr.. and krs. Z. y
Collins
Mrs " W. Smell has slmesa -
covered from a recent operation and
" expected kome frsm SsslsGs N .
few days.
Mrs. Ia Lsndsley aaa baby ss.
rived from Delta Weanesdas tos .
short visit
Mise FRANKIE Sampson is the
guest Of Mrs. Mabel Nickolis sa the
ranch Of W l.. Anderson.
Mr.. anl Mrs. l. NJ Mclr.,re o!
Olathe are guests at W l.. Ander-
s0n 5 ranch
About forty people are nos stay
isg at the Almont resort twelve
miles north Of the city.
Mrs Leo Zsgelder was called to
Montrose "Wednesday by the serious
illness Of her mother.
George Mccoy returned from .
short visit in Denver the hrst Of the
week.
Mrs. George sullivan is entertain
ing a brother, sister and aunt from
Philadelphia.
Dr. George Sullivan is spendins
the week in Crested Butte ON bust
ness.
Mr.. and Mrs n Bannisrer and
Mrs. Bannisters mother left for Den
yer after q short visit in Gunnison.
Miss Lillian Blakely, a former
school teacher in Gannison, is among
the visitors in Gunnison this week
Nrs. Walker Burnett Of Denver is
visiting friends and relatives in Gun
nison.
Raymond Barris Of Grand juno
tion is a guest at the Hards home.
L. c. Beauvais and family have
returned from a short visit in Kan
sas.
Mrs. Jarius Williams and children
have returned from visit with rela-
tises in Greeley.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cammann Of
Pitkin were visitors in Gunnison
Friday of last week.
RAILROAD NOTES
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-01-13
KEEP THE KIDNEYS WELL
Health is Worth Saving, and some
Calumet People Know How
70 Save IL.

Many Calumet people take their
lives in their hands by neplecting the
kidneys when they know these organs
need help. weak kidneys are respon-
sinble for vast amount Of sulferinS
and III health. but there is no need 10
suffer nor To remain i'm danger. Use
Doans Kidney Pills-a remedy that
has helped thousands of kidney suffer
ers.
The following statement leaves 10
ground for doubt.
Mrs. l. Weber, ii2 H. High ST., lsh~
peming. Mich. says: For several
years Doan's Kidney Pills have been
used I'm my family and | have taken
them myself. They have never failed
To relieve us Of. pains. caused by dis-
ordered kidneys. always feel better
after taking Doan's Kidney Pills ana
] most always keep them i'm the Louise
] am pleased to re-endorse Doai ;
Kidney Pills and confirm my former
public statement
For sale by all dealers. Price %
cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buhalo'
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's- anu
tako NO other. ADVERTISEMENT
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-01-13
BARRIERS DECLARE
BOARD IS FARCE.
Want Examiners Fired and Licens
ing System Substituted

Leading Detroit BARRIERS are takin,
Notice OF the move of Rep. Skeele
of Oceana county, To have the worl
OF the state board Of examiners %
BARRIERS looked into with the purpos,
OF ilnding out what, II anything, tn,
board has accomplished. says the De.
troit Journal There is an earnes
hope among most of the BARRIERS tina,
the board will he abolished as a. use.
less appendage To- the state govern
ment The large shop proprietors, a;
least. would like To have real barber
shop license and inspection law en-
acted.
The board is a farce" said Al.
phonse \. Rudkiewicz, old time bar
Der surgeon Of thorough apprentice
training. IAN they do that / know
Of is 10 send out new certificates
every year with a bill for so cents
! never knew of any shop inspection
or anything else that might help the
trade and protect the public. Pol-
tiles is all there is to the present
system"
The board should be abolished,
said Art w. Bolyea, proprietor of
the Burns hotel and other shops. Il
returns no value to the barber or
the public. 1t conducts examinations
three or four times A year and gives
certificates for first S. fee ami
makes annual renewals of certificates
at 30 cents each. But if a man fails
to pass he Keeps on working as an
apprentice. If the employer be "a reg
istered barber. The chief effect of
the board. So far as | can see is t.
keep BARRIERS out. of the state for
the Michigan So charge for the privi
lege 10 work at the trade is gener.
ally known ana BARRIERS keep away
from here when there are So many
other places where they can go to
work without being taxed. As IA re-
suit we often find ii troublesome to
get extra help i'm the buster seasons
II helped work during the last leg
iclature To abolish the board and sub
stitute real system of shop license
and inspection that would be of value
and protection To the trade and the
public. II is the shop. not the bar
Der. that should be licensed, and the
proprietor held responsible for proper
conditions There should be shop in
spections as 10 sanitary conditions.
In this way the matter would be be-
tween the state and the shop propri-
etor and the proprietor woui6 have
to see to it that the help was com
petent."
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-01-13
LAUNCHING A SHIP.
New Method Of Releasing Vessels
From the Ground WAYS.


In the launching OF the battleshlp New
York recently at the New York navy
yard, Brooklyn. a departure was made
for the first time at this yard from
the time honored method of releasing a
ship by saving through the timbers
which prevent its movement down the
ways. says the Scientific American.
The ways" which play such an Inn
portant part In the launching OF ship
are OF two kinds-the ground ways
and the sliding ways. The former are
permanent and immovable: the latter
are temporary and move with the ship
into the water. The ground ways con
sist OF two lines of heavy longitudinal
tlmbers. one on each side OF the keel
or the ship. placed about midway be-
tween the keel and the turn OF the
bilge. They are laid upon lines OF pill.
Ing, which are driven down to q firm
bearing, with carrying capacity sur
ficient TO hold up the ground ways
firmly In place and insure them
against any settlement under the great
load Of the ship. Laid Immediately
upon the ground ways are two similar
lines OF longitudinal timbers which
constitute the sliding ways. Between
the faces OF the two ways is placed
for purposes OF fabrication heavy
coating OF grease
The launching weight OF the New
York was 10000 tons. and the inclina-
ton OF the ways resulted in heavy
thrust which had TO be resisted until
the moment arrived for letting go the
ship. Under the old method of launch
In, the sliding ways were locked to the
ground ways by two heavy balks of
timber. In launching crosscut saws
were used to cut through these timbers
and so release the ship.
Under the new method massive
steel trigger is pivoted in the ground
ways and In its normal position en-
cages cap set In the sliding ways.
Ii IL maintained In place by by
draulic piston. When the signal Is
given to release the ship releasing
valve Is turned. and the glycerin in
the hydraulic cylinder Is allowed to
escape. The pressure In the cylinder
being removed. the trigger swings on
Its pivot. disengaging the cap and al
lowing the ship with It's cradle and
sliding ways to move down into the
water.