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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-26

gun. such as those which poke their
shining black muzzlcs out of the tur-
rets of the Dreadnoughts, viii stand
the pressure TO which they are sub
ject when fired, but il is believed that
their life is somewhere between 100
and 200 shots. Up to date no one has
wished To find out by experience what
their longevity is.
The rule is that no practice except
at the prescribed times may be done
with the big guns. Even at target
practice they may be fired only eigh-
teen times through the entire practice
period. At the end of two years they
are refined. and in this way get a new
lease of life.
Target practice with the great T.
inch guns is expensive. At the word
Fire from the gun officer $4,000 is
blown into the air in the twinkling Of
an eve for a single broadside
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-26
MEXICANS LOST EIGHT GEN.
ERALS AT ONCE.

Some DAYS were spent in maneuvres
and preparations for a decisive strug-
gle, and then, on August 20, the bat
ties of Contreras and Churubusco were
fought: perhaps the most stubbornly
contested of the whole war. They re-
suited in complete victory for the
Americans, but at the cost Of 1853
killed and wounded. The MeXicans
lost about 1000 killed and wounded
and 1900 prisoners, the latter includ-
ing eight generals, Of whom two were
eX-Presidents.
An armistice and negotiations for
peace followed this sanguinary strug-
gle. but without effect, and hostilitie5
were renewed on September Z. The
battles of MolinO del Rey and Chapul-
tepec followed on September and II
respectively, resulting in American
victories, and on the morning of Sep
TENDER IA the bombardment of the City
Of Mexico was about to begin. But at
dawn a white flag appeared on he
for peace and to offer the surrender Of
the city. And by breakfast time the
American army was within the halls
of the Montezumas.
The Mexican war was noteworthy for
the number Of officers who served in it
who afterward attained distinction, es-
pecially in the Civil War. General
Taylor became President of the United
States on the record of his military
achievements. Scott was commander
in chief Of the army. Franklin Pierce
became President and Jefferson Davis
became President OF the Confederate
States. General Worth died soon after
the war, but New York erected a mon
ument and renamed a street in his
tmemory.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-26

President Paroles finally declared, on
April -. that war existed. and few
days later fighting began around Mat
amoros. on the afternoon of May )
occurred the battle Of Palo Alto, or
Tail Timber, followed Immediately by
that of Resaca de Ia Parma, in both
of which the Mexicans were beaten.
Then TAYLOR crossed the Rio Grande
in force on May Is and the invasion of
Mexico was fairly begun. But progress
was slow, and it was not until Sep
TENDER 10 that Monterey, the capital Of
the state Of New Leon, was reached.
There two days cr lighting ensled,
ending with the f OF the city.
It had been suppo-ed that after one
or two sharp reverses the MeXicans
would admit themselves beaten and
would sue for peace. But there was
10 sign that such would be the case.
on the contrary. the progress Of the
invaders seemed only to unity the Mex
leans and 10 make them more resolute
in their resistance. Santa Anna, the
Mexican military chieftain, had been
brought, by the United States from his
exile in Cuba and turned loose in Mex
leo in the hope that he would be our
ally. Instead, he took the lead against
us So more extended plans for in
vasion had to be devised, and the prac-
tical conquest Of the whole country was
seen TO be necessary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-26
STEAM WARSHIP A CENTURY AGO

more formidable 10 an enemy tna n,tso
kind of engine he hitherto ~ esus
And i'm such case she wouIu .'ore seg-
10 the destruction of one or I"' her q
entv-fours or Of compeiiiils
them 10 depart from our Wa'e''
In due course the DemolosV .,,
completed. She was armed WIN "a,
ured British guns hauled from az ~ N
over miry roads. on July = ss,ay
made a trial trip to the east OF - !
Hook. covering 50 miles in ~ us
minutes or at a speed of o.SO ia
an hour. on another occasion ''.' ,sa
% gpns. ammunition and stores mas
drawing II .eet. one foot more I'D
manned in the design, she p'I s.us
along at the rate of SO miles a. Mons
a speed much in excess OIL
guarantee. hat vr
According to all accounts U.s. o,sr.
her last voyage. The war We. nsy,
She was tied up at the BrooAp ship
~ ,.nr, w." 80 serve as a receiving 49, ~.
Here she lay until June H. i' .a,v DE-
an exnlosion ON board completely nd
'stroved her and killed twenty
wounded nineteen persons
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-26

In target practice all the rules aim
at the reproduction OF the conditions OF
actual battle. and every effort is put
forth to accomplish this end. Some
time before the practice is to be held
each officer whose post requires an ad-
vance knowledge OF the work to be
done receives a book Of rules for that
particular practice.
This book is considered to be a conf
Dental document. the contents Of
which are not to be revealed 10 persons
outside the service. The first page is
perforated and bears number CORE
spending 10 that on the book itself
The recipient signs receipt on this
page. and it is torn out and retained
bv the Navy Department. This book.
therefore. is held under a signed agree
ment not to reveal what its pages con-
tain.
II is not known how long l2-inch
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-26
THEN SCOTT TOOK COMMAND IN
PERSON.

So General Scott, the commander in
chief Of the American army was sent
thither TO conduct operations against
Vera Cruz and thence to march against
the City of Mexico itself
Scott sailed from New York on No
vember go 1916. for New Orleans
thence 20 proceed TO Vera Cruz. He
had at his command a fleet Of 1853 YES
sells as transports, which made their
rendezvous at Lobos Island, 125 miles
from Santa Cruz and from that point
early IN March following the advance
was begun. On March the whole
fleet was off Vera Cruz, and landing
was at once essayed. The place chosen
was the beach due west Of the Island Of
Sacriicios. Sixty-seven surfboats were
used, and in a few hours the whole
army of 10000 men was ashore.
The siege, with almost incessant
fighting. began the next day, and the
Mexicans showed themselves mighty in
defence. But the American lines drew
nearer and nearer to the city walls, and
or March 26, 1S47, flag OF truce was
sent out with overtures for surrender.
On March 20 the Americans took pos
| session of the CONQUERED CITY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-26
MEXICO
Impenetrable Crust
of Steel Blocks
Mexican Ports.

scene Of action. One man omen, M.
breach and the shell man grasps the
projectile and quickly rams II bona
Then the powder charge goes in, and in
a fash the brcech is closed and locked
and the order 10 fire Is given.
The great gun emlts a deafening roar
and a sheet Of flame. n recoils With
the shock but instantly RECEIVERS ana
the smoke begrimed men in tho turre,
watch the black speck ~ the proiect,Is
az Il skins over the water al the rate
Of something Ike thirty miles a min
ute. The pointer looks snxiOusly n
see the result OF his work. and his mate.
arc almost as interested, for the reuu.
tation Of the whole crew Is at stal.
and. furthermore. If their percen,sz.
Is the best on the ship, or In tho feet
they get the trophy. which. while not
amounting 10 great deal. means con.
siderable to q sailor.
Things have changed some sine.
Paul Jones died I'm his day. when call
20 battle came, the order was given 10
buckle on cutlasscs 10 keep the enemy
from climbing over the side ~ the YES.
sell In the next naval battle a gunn,,
will buckle TO his head and breast IN.
telephone receiver through which q.
will hear from the man aloft how 70
train his monster gun go as 70 SINK
a vessel ten. twelve and perhaps fifteen
miles away
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-26

where they would do the most damage
in time of war.
The officers do not discuss the
records for publication, but there are
rumors that some very gratifying ones
were made. II is reported, for instance
that "A target about 30 by go feet was
destroyed by one battleship at dis
tance of more than six land miles. A
target AT that distance Is "A mere speck
on the horizon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-26
MEXlCo's NEW PRESIDENT WAS
ALL FOR WAR.

it was on July 30, 1915, that General
Taylor was sent thither to Corpus
Christi. ostensibly to protect Texas
from Mexican invasion. Then John
Slidell was sent to Mexico City to ne
gOtiate a peaceful settlement Of differ
ences. But Mexico at that time, as
usually for most of century, was in
the throes Of revolution, and Slldelrs
mission was delayed until, by the grace
Of the army, Herrera could be turned
out and Paroles could be put in as
President The latter was far more
bellicose than the former, and Slidell
abandoned the mission as hopeless.
Then Taylor began pushing toward the
Rio Grande.
The Rio Grande was reached on
March 20, 1916, General Worth leading
the advance This was near Mata-
moros, in the northeastern corner of
the State Of Tamaulipas. For some
days the rival forces lay near each
other without hostilities. On April 10
the first blood was shed, when an
American officer was ambushed and
killed by Mexican stragglers. Two
days later a Mexican general ordered
Taylor to withdraw his entire force be-
yond the Nueces River or fight. Tay-
Tor refused, declaring that his inten-
lions were peaceful and that the re-
sponsibility of war would rest with
that side which fired the first gun.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-26

wrought terrible havoc TO any vessel
they had struck there, just at the
water line
Twenty Of our greatest battleships'
headed by the Connecticut, including
the Dreadnoughts Florida and Utah
and other of our big ships. such as the
North Dakota. the Delaware and the
Michigan. participated not long ago in
the powder burning contest for SUI
premacy in planting heavy weights
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-26
SEVERE TEST MADE ON ala
GUNS.

Few. uersons realize lust how gre,,
toe+ tho bie- oroe which On 20 ,,.to 90.
tho ooui,roe,t ~ orr- battIesbi,s ,,,.,
,rdergo before tbov Darn tho rich. O..
r-rcie SONS firing limo Those ,o.,,
are yrado ~ tho NAVAL provirp 9roY-a,
a+ r,dis, pead Nd a seclpdod e.,
IN tho hanks Of tho potoro,o p,,..
about o., miles from yvasbino,or la.
m. o.,.r,,,ort ogns ono scro. u,
la,5 and alrnost oror,. d,, h,..d
las. t..,,io t.,.,..o,, ,,,,r,, and - l..
,,...,,o, ,.., ca. rf...r e-.o.
Tbo oo,cic, 10 .os,o,si,. o..-s.,
gro,, t,. ruhli. ,,c Tho ,i,oo 4. -
soI,+,l, c1,eod 90 ,.f.i,ors a,d III.
,bos. ,.r,,, .ro Cort,-.,. e,ouoh 80 -
tain . mas. lron m, Brrosr n orS.
ns,ca -. yy,sbirctor ARC rer,i,,ea "a
loor unop the technical tests 70 vb,es
the guns and arnOr are subjected The
government tug is the only boat al.
Loud a., MAKO , r,,di,,,, o., tho ,..,a,.
yybo, ovorvtbirg ia ro,d,, +ho :,
ec.rs retire - Tho hin in tho re., o,I
tho battery tho signal is given ,,5I
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-26
CIlhe @NoMl~

OF course. i'm target practice broad
sides are seldom fired. but neverthe-
less. between S3OO0OOO and S4.oooOD
yearly Is spent by the government just
10 train the shooting eyes" Of It's gum
ncrs. 1t costs about $500 for powder
and shell when single Pinch gun is
fired. It takes 800 pounds cf expensive
smokeless powder 70 send Finch
shell from the mouth Of cannon. 4
Pinch gun can shoot twelve miles
with effect. 1t is % feet long. weighs
SO tons and throws a projectile weigh
ing 400 pounds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-26

XIV fer war. ! call IL MURDER ne
clared Hosea Biglow." in that
marvellous series Of satires
and invectives which marked an era IN
political literature and which pilloried
The first Mexican war for all time rs
deed Of irredeemable iniquity.
on the other hand an immortal lyric
tells Of those who fought in that war
that
ON Fame's eternal camping ground
Their silent tents are spread
And Glory guards, with solemn rouhu
The bivouac Of the dead.
Never was war then, more elo-
ouently lauded or more scathingly de-
nounced than that Of now nearly sew
enty years ago.
1t began with a suggestive likeness
10 some present day pretensions with
respect 10 Mexico. We were sending
q military force 10 the frontier, bat
with entirely peaceful intent we
might invade the country but we had
10 thought Of waging war All we
sought was TO keep the peace and TO
obtain redress for a long series OF
grievances. SO, after annexing that
State Of Texas which Americans had
wrested from Mexico after full warn
ing that our doing so would be regard
I'd as cause for war. we sent an army
not only 10 the Mexican frontier but
into that very frontier strip the owner
ship Of which was in dispute between
Mexico and Texas
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-26
FOUGHT HIS WAY TO WALLS or
MEXICO CITY.

There Scott established his base Of
operations, and prepared to fight his
way up to the City of Mexico and end
the war The march was begun on
April s, and proceeded with little de-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-26
Severe Trial of Big
Guns Before They
Are Mounted.
Cnn,lnuoh frrm ar.t rase.

40, more than onc-cighth the length OF
hattleship. was riddled with shots
fred AT ranges varying from l4o" To
anno wards. There arc l,1GO yards TO
a mile. so that the range at which the
hattleships practised was from 50
miles 10 about : miles, IL was esu-
mated that 90 per cent Of hits were
made. OF course. when il comes TO
hattie Il is only the hits that count
Ru, there is practically no soiace IN
this remark.
This means" says one writer re-
ferring TO % per cent Of hits, that
rour battleships lying OF the Battery
could select a building Of go feet 'front.'
age in 1S5th st. and fairly riddle IL with
holes in twenty minutes-or the time
necessary TO enable Huerta 60 make no
his mind a new way twenty times. or
10 nut IL another way. a division of
four battlcshipS. selecting the Singer
Building as their target. could begin
firing on Fort Tompkins, and before
they reached the Narrows could reduce
il to powder
1t was a marvellous demonstration OF
the accuracy OF modern gunnery, SO
marvellous that the bald assertion VIII
probably tax the crcduity of many
people who viii have to attend battle
and see for themselves before they will
realize the terrible efficiency Of the
american navy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-26
TO SHOOT A 14-INCH GUN COSTS
APPROXIMATELY $1,000.

There is little room 10 spare in tur-
ret. Each member of the gun crew is
stripped to the waist, tense. eXpec-ant.
In a moment comes the order Load
The tableau is transformed into a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-26
GUNNERS MUST OETE RMlN E
THEIR OWN RANGE.

Also. IL should he remembered. the
target. towed 10y a hattleship. was in
constant motion on an unknown and
VARYING course and at an unknown and
NaryinS speed. while the battleships,
from which the firing was done. were
movine at high speed and were com
relied 90 determine the range for them
selves and without any knowledge Of
the distance save that after steamins
for thirty-tvo minutes away from the
targets they were To turn and steam
slightly toward them and TO fire when
even the word OF command was given.
The towing vessels In each in
stance" continues this observer. 'towed
the targets with "a haWser only 400
wards long. And there was no anxiety
rosardinc the safety Of the towing YES
sci. The first shot from the Georgia
fen perhaps 100 Yards short. but the
second brought a cheer. II plunged
directly through the target. leaving a
great rent i'm the canvas. and this at
1900 yards. one after another they
came. never wide of the mark many OF
them through H.
Had Cervera's feet faced fire even
approximating in deadly accuracy that
Of the fourth division of the Atlantic
fleet at target practice, the battle Of
Santiago would not have lasted half as
long. In twenty minutes the screens
were reduced 10 sleeves. In one. nine
great holes could be counted with the
glass. while flying splinters told OF
many shots that hit the RATS below
The screens. shots that would have
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-11-04
Church 'notes
n q
Methodist Church Notes.

Church services next Sunday at the
regular hours.
The halloween social. given by the
at the city hail. was Il decided success
in point OF good fellowship and happy
time. The pace was decorated to
suit the occasion, fitting games and
refreshments enjoyed and q genuine
spirit of fun and wholesome pleasure
prevailed.
Sunday evening, November stu. be-
gins a week OF services known
throughout Epworth Leaguedom as
Win My Chum Week" Beginning
at o'clock and closing promptly at s.,
young people and conducted largely
by them. Every Lacquer and every
Leaguers "chum' is invited to attend
these meetings. These are arranged
so as not to interfere with other le-
climate please keep
this in mind.
Upon the resignation of the former
first vice president OF the Epworth
League. Mrs Frank Woolston has
been elected TO ill the place. Here
after the Sunday evening League serv-
ice at $50. and other work OF the
Spiritual Department will be under
her supervision.
Prayer meeting Thursday evening.
After a consecutive study of the four
chapters OF Paul's letter TO the Phil
ippiGns, this book will be reviewed as
Il whole for Thursday evenings study.
Choir practice follows Immediately up
on the adjournment of prayer meet
ing at $50.
Standard Bearers society will meet
with Ethel Chamberiin Monday eve
ring. November 9th, 1T s o'clock. Some
interesting things concerning child
life in non christian lands will be
brought out in the lesson led by the
president, Mildred Randall.
Boys Home Guards will meet Mon
day evening, November 9th, being in
the hands of three Charleses, Charles
Meyers, host; Charles Rank and
Charles Silietto. leaders. "MeXicans
in the {. s." will be OF interest to the
boys.
a very enthusiastic class organiza-
ton has been effected in Sunday
school With Mrs. {. l.. Smith as teach
er. The class is known as the Junior
Baraca. and will be a good rival to
the senior organization.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-11-04
TEACHERS ATTEND MEETING.
Many of the Local Teachers Attend
ing the State Convention Now in
Session at Oes Moines.

Many OF the Denison teachers have
LETT to attend the annual state teach
ers' convention. which is being held
in Des Moines this week. Most of
those going left Denison this after
noon and their scholars are enjoying
. vacation from studies for the bal
ance of the week A few teachers
are going to Omaha to attend the Ne
braska State Teachers convention.
Those who left today for Des Moines
are Miss Kalb. Miss Mariana Sins,
Miss Bowen. Miss Smith, Supt. c. e.
Humphrey and Prof. w. c. VanNess.
The teachers going to Omaha are
Miss Willetta Strahan. Miss Emma
Raine. Miss Anderson and Miss Mabel
Kelly.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-11-04
A ROYAL lMPosToR
Manager krauth, of the Germania. An
nounces Five Part Picture in
Natural CoIors Monday. -.

An intensely dramatic production
made by the Italian Pathe company
and marked by an excellent story,
fine photography, good acting and SUI
perb backgrounds will be the feature
at the Germania opera house on next
Monday evening. This is a story at
ter the Prisoner of Zenda" type and
one that cannot fail to interest. The
crown prince of certain country is
desolate and uncomfortable. He falls
in love and has his sweetheart kid
mapped and brought to the palace.
She is afterwards rescued and the
prince is killed
The photo-drama is replete in seem
cry, acting and sensational situations
and the price of admission remains
the same.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-11-04
items Of a
Social Xind

Court convenes next week
Rev. Farrelly was a passenger to
Dunlap Monday morning.
Penelope will meet Tuesday, Nov
10 with Mrs. Lutte Seemann.
II D. Warner was down from Deloit
Monday transacting business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hast. of West Side
We're pleasant visitors in Deniscn Sat.
urday.
A. A. Fishell. of Dow City, was a
pleasant business caller in Denison
Monday.
lIessrs. F. l., VanSlyke, A. j. Bar.
row and Baker drove over from Man.
lila. Monday
Miss Kate Gallagher, of Charter
Oak, was a pleasant visitor in Den,
ison Sunday.
When answering advertisements
appearing in this paper, kindly men
ton the Review.
Fred Curtis. cashier of the Dunlap
State Bank, transacted business in
Denison Monday
G. M. Jensen was down from Car.
roll Sunday looking after his two
farms near here.
Mrs. Don Butler of Aricn. was in
the city Saturday attending to some
business matters
Mrs. Dan Howarth visited at the
Isaac Howarth home in Denison sew.
eral days last week.
NJ L. Houlihan and J. Il. Walsh. of
Vail. We're business callers at the
county seat Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs j. W. Miller, .Ir. drove
to Manning Sunday where they spent
the day with his parents.
Pearl Wore and Nelson Butterworth
were III from Dow City Sunday visit
ing with friends in the city.
Mr. and Mrs. James Fitzgerald were
down from Sioux City over Sunday
visiting with relatives in the city.
Mrs. W. e. Wisler, OF Missouri Val
ley, came last Thursday for a week s
visit at the home OF her daughter, Mrs.
j. b. Lyon.
Frank Con!ey, who formerly work
Cd for the Bulletin as ad compositor,
Was in pcnison Monday visiting his
many friends.
Mrs. Asa Brown came homo from
Sioux City Sunday where she spent
Tie week end visiting at the NJ. j.
Rosburg home.
Mrs. Frank Gibson Went up to
Sioux City Sunday where she Will
spend a few days visiting at the James
Fitzgerald home
Barney Otto, the faithful city car
rier. returned Friday from ii two
weeks vacation which he spent hunt
ing and fishing in Minnesota.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. p. Lorenzen and
children motored out to the Fred
Christensen home in Boyer Sunday,
where they spent delightful day.
Hussel Lyon. who is working for
the Northwestern at Fremont. Neb..
arrived in Denison last week for a
few days visit at the parental, j. Is.
Lyon, home.
Mr. and Mrs. L. n. Chamberlain and
daughter. Miss Erma, and Miss Helen
Goddard, motored up from Dow City
Saturday for Il visit with their many
Denison friends.
Nj. and Mrs. w. A. Riggs have
rented the home Of Mrs. Ainsworth on
West Chestnut street and are now
nicely located, having moved their
household goods On Saturday.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-11-04

Sixty-eight teachers were in Dcni-
son Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
OF last week taking the regular Oc-
tober teachers examinations. The eX-
animation papers were sent to the
state superintendents office at Des
Moines for correction and the results
will not be known for two or three
weeks.
MI and Mrs. ]. M. Watson, who are
living in Davenport. We're in Denison
over Sunday visiting her mother. Mrs.
Lottie d. Ley. and her son, Forest
Watson.
Miss Hattie s.acumber was over
from Manila Saturday spending the
Gay with friends.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-11-04
CARD OF THANKS.

Sunday. November Sth: Morning
service at 1890. Theme, The Ell
feet OF the World-War on the Work
OF Christianity"
The church bible school, Has a. II.
Evening. $50, the Christian En-
deaVor prayer meeting.
Evening. 100. Preaching service.
Theme, The Goal" or Where Am |
Going" (The closing sermon OF THE
Game of Life" series.)
The public is cordially invited to
any OF these services.
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Take Batteries to Coast.

A wireless dispatch from Berlin says:
At is reported that the Germans
are bringing heavy batteries TO the
Relgian coast 10 enable them 10 con
troll the entrance to the Scheidt and
TO the North sea between the sand
banks and the coast. The British ships
will be obliged therefore 10 pass Gil
the high sea.