great, and in a very short time actual commencement of hostilities. But
1
At this juncture the captain of the men wero all great capitalists, and ac- were
of their vessels, already heavily all had not been fortunate enough to
t
Eliza Drum ran up a large American customed to occupying themselves with several
with steel, were furnished with reach safety within the limits of time ;
]
flag; in five minutes afterward the cap­ great enterprises. By day anff by night plated
: additional outside armor, formed of allowed, and several American mer- I
tain of the prize crew hauled it down; in they met together with closed doors, an
less than ten minutes after this the Len­ until they had matured the scheme which i strips of elastic steel, each reaching from chantmen had been already captured by
gunwales nearly to the surface of fast British cruisers.
I
Words will not say what I yearn to say-
nehaha and the Dog Star were blazing at they had been considering. A3 soon as the
They will not walk as I want them to;
water. These strips, about a foot
1
Tho members of the syndicate well
each other with their l»w guns. The this work was done, a committee was the
Bat they »tumble and fall in the path of the
and placed an inch or two apart, understood that if a war was to be car­
sent to Washington, to submit plan to wide,
'
spark
had
been
struck.
way
were each backed by several powerful ried on as they desired, they must strike
The contest vvas not a long one. The tho government.
Of my telling my love for yon.
ail- buffers, so that a ball striking one or the first real blow. Comparatively speak­
These
twenty-three
men
bad
formed
1
Dog
Star
was
of
much
greater
tonnage
Simply take what the scrawl is worth—
of them would be deprived of ing, a very short timo had elapsed since
1
and heavier armament than her antago­ themselves into a syndicate, with the more
Knowing 1 love you as sun the sod
On the ripening side of the great round earth
nist, and early in the afternoon she object of taking entire charge of the war 1 much of its momentuni» The experi­ the declaration of war, and the opportu-
That swings in the smile of God.
steamed for St. Johns, taking with her between the United States and Great 1 ments upon tlje steel spring and buffers tunity to take the initiative was still open, i
—James Whitcomb Riley.
It was in order to take this initiative
•
1 adopted by the syndicate showed that
as prizes both the Eliza Drum and the Britain.
This proposition was an astounding 1 the force of the heaviest cannonading that, in the early hours of a July morn­
Lennehaha.
A City Courtship.
All that night, at every [»¡nt in the one, but the government was obliged to was almost deadened by the powerful ing, two of the syndicate's armored
The proper place for courting.
of this armor.
vessels, each accompanied by a crab,
'
United States which wa3 reached by
. treat it with respectful consideration. elasticity
By the story books’ reporting,
steamed out of a New England port, and
Is some lane or meadow pathway, out of sight telegraph, there burned a smothered fire; The
men who offered it were a power in
’
of town;
headed for the point on the Canadian
and the next morning, when the regular the
I land, a power which no government
With the sweetness blowing over
coast whero it had been decided to open
afford to disregard.
and extra editions of the newspapers could
i
From the fields of beans and clover.
The plan of the syndicate was compre­
the campaign.
And the skylark dropping nestward as the sun were poured out upon the land, the fire
The vessels of the syndicate had no in­
goes down.
burst into a roaring blaze. From lakes I hensive, direct and simple. It offered to
the entire control and expense of
dividual names. The spring armored
to gulf, from ocean to ocean, on mount- nssume
i
But I’ve met my little Sall r
ships were termed “repellers,” and were
ain and plain, in city and prairie, it I the war, and to effect a satisfactory peace
At the mouth of Dawson’s alley.
And we’ve walked along together tow'rd the roared and blazed. Parties, sections, within one year. As a guarantee that
numbered, and tho crabs were known by
dome of Paul’s,
this
‘contract would be properly per­
the letters of the alphabet. Each repeller
politics
were
all
forgotten.
Every
Ameri-
I
'Mid the joetly crowd that passes
was in charge of a director of naval
can formed part of an electric system; formed, an immense sum of money
'Neath the flaring lamps and gases.
operations; and the whole naval force of
And the shouting of the drivers and the news­ the same fire flashed into every soul. No would be deposited in the treasury at
boys' calls.
the syndicato was under the command
matter what might be thought on the Washington. Should the syndicate be
of a director-in cliief. On this momen­
morrow, or in the coming days which unsuccessful this sum would be for­
And the lily of the valley
That I gave my little Sally
tous occasion this officer was on board of
might bring better understanding, this feited, and it would receive no pay for
Was the faded penny bouquet that a flower girl day the unreasoning fire blazed and anything it had done.
Repeller No. 1, and commanded the little
sells;
The sum to be paid by the government
fleet.
roared.
She has never seen one growing,
The repellers lmd never been vessels of 1
With morning newspapers in their to tho syndicate, should it bring tho war SECTIONAL VIEW OF SIDE OF REPELLER
As it’s easy to be showing.
For its birthplace is the Dreamland that's be­ hands men rushed from the breakfast to a satisfactory conclusion, would de­
great speed, and their present armor of '
NO. 1.
yond Bow Bells.
tables into the streets to meet their fel­ pend iqxin the duration of hostilities.
A, spring tempered bars: C, air buffers; C, iron steel strips, the lower portion of which 1
was frequently under water, considerably
Oh, it pains me in our walking—
low men. What was it that they That is to say, that as the shorter the deck; D, teak lining; 1£» teak braces.
All the oaths and shameful talking.
duration of the war, the greater would
The armament of each vessel consisted retarded their progress, but each of them
bould do?
And the folks that brush her passing, and the
Detailed accounts of the affair came be the benefit to the country, therefore, of but ono gun, of large caliber, placed was taken in tow by ono of tho swift and
glances bold!
rapidly, but there was nothing in them the larger must be the pay to the syndi­ on the forward deck, and protected by a powerful crabs, and with this assistance
But though evil things may touch her.
They can never hurt or smutch her.
to quiet the national indignation. The cate. According to the proposed con­ bomb proof covering. Each vessel was they made very goal time, reaching their
For she turns the dirt to sweetness, as a flower American flag had been hauled down by tract, the syndicate would receive, if the manned by a captain and crew from the destination on tlio morning of the6econd
does the mold.
Englishmen, an American naval vessel war should continue for a year, one merchant service, from whom no war­ day.
Nay, it's not in country places,
It was on a breezy day, with a cloudy
had been fired into and captured; that quarter the sum stipulated to be paid if like duties were expected. The fighting
'Mid the fields and simple faces.
peace should be declared in three months. operations were in cliargo of a small sky, and the sea moderately smooth, tliat
Out of sight and sound of evil, that a pure was enough! No matter whether the
If at any time during the conduct of body of men, composed of two or three the little fleet of the syndicato lay to off
Eliza Drum was within the three mile
heart grows;
It is here in London city.
limit or not! No matter which vessel the war by the syndicate an American sea­ scientific specialists and some practical the harbor of one of the principal Cana­
In the sin and shame an<l pity:
fired first! If it were the I«ennchaha, port should be taken by tho enemy, or a gunners and their assistants. A few dian seaports. About fivo miles away
For the pure heart draws its pnreness from the
the more honor to her; she ought to British force landed on any point of the bomb proof canopies and a curved steel the headlands on either side of tho mouth
wrong it knows.
have done it! From platform, pulpit, seacoast, the contract should be con­ deck completed the defenses of the vessel. of the harbor could plainly be seen. It
When my Sally's sweetness found me,
Besides equipping this little navy, the had been decided that Repeller No. 1
stump and editorial office came one ve­ sidered at an end, and security and pay­
I was like the men around me—
If any point on the syndicate set about the construction of should begin operations. Accordingly,
I was coarse and low and selfish as the beast hement, passionate shout directed to­ ment forfeited.
northern Itoundarv of the United States certain sea going vessels ’of an extraor­ tliat vessel steamed about a anile nearer
that dies;
ward Washington.
But her grace began to win me.
Congress was in session, and in its halls should be taken and occupied by the dinary kind. So great were the facili­ tho liarbor, accompanied by Crab A.
And my heart was changed within me.
enemy, §1,000,000 of the deposited se­ ties at its command, and so thorough The other repeller and crab remained in
And 1 learned to pray from gazing in my dar­ the fire roared louder and blazed higher
than on mountain or plain, in city or curity should bo forfeited for every such and complete its methods, that ten or a their first position, ready to act in case
ling's eyes.
—Frederick Labryndge.
I
prairie. No member of the government, occupation, but the contract should con­ dozen shipyards and foundries were set they should bo needed.
to work simultaneously to build ono of
The approach of two vessels, evidently
from presicent to page, ventured to op­ tinue.
Give I'» Men of Brains.
It was stipulated that tho land and these ships. In a marvelously short men-of-war, and carrying the American
pose the tempestuous demands of the
Yea, give us brains behind the plow.
people. The dav for argument upon the naval forces of the United States should time tho syndicate possessed several of flag, was perceived from the forts and
Behind the counter's hem:
redoubts at the mouth of the liarbor,
exciting question had been a long and remain under the entire control of the them ready for action.,
Set on the manufacturer's brow
These vessels becamo technically and the news quickly spread to tho city
Like royal diadem—
weary one, and it had gone by. In less government, but should be maintained
Yea, give tis men of brains!
than a week the great shout of the peo­ as a defensive force and not brought known as “crabs.” They were not and to the vessels in port. Intense ex­
ple was answered by a declaration of war into action unless any failure on the part large, and the only part of them which citement ensued on land and water,
Of finer sense, of larger thought.
Wherever manhood reigns—
of tho syndicate should render such projected above tho water, was the mid- among the citizens of tho place as well
against Great Britain.
By all the pow'rs of learning fraught
dlo of an elliptical deck, slightly con­ as its defenders. Every man who had a
When this had been done those who actioA necessary.
In might its kingship trains—
Tho stato of feeling in governmental vex, and heavily mailed with ribs of post of duty was instantly at it; and in
demanded war breathed easier, but those
Yea, give ns men of brains!
who must direct the war breathed harder. circles, and the evidences of alarm and steel. These vessels wero fitted with less than half an hour the British man-
For they survive when empires fade.
It was indeed a time for hard breath­ distrust which were becoming apparent electric engines of extraordinary power, of-war Scarabseus, which had been lying
When naught but dust remains;
ing, but the great mass of the people in congress and among tho people, ex­ and wero capable of great speed. At at anchor a short distance outside the
To tell of lordly acolade
On time's incipient gains—
perceived no reason why this should be. erted an important influence in favor of their bows, fully protected by tho over­ harbor, camo steaming out to meet the
Yea, give us men of brains!
Money there was in vast abundance; in the syndicate. The government caught hanging deck, was tho machinery by enemy. There were other naval vessels
Brains for the mind, brains for the mart. every state well drilled men by thou­ at its proposition, not as if it were a which their peculiar work was to bo ac­ in port, but they required more time to
Brains for the home and hall:
sands stood ready for the word to march, straw but as if it were a life raft. The complished. The syndicate intended to be put in readiness for action.
In consecration set apart
and tho military experience and knowl­ men who offered to relieve tho executive confino itself to marino operations, and
As soon as tho approach of Scarabaeus
For princely coronal!
edge given by a great war was yet departments of their perilous responsi­ for tho present it was contented with was perceived by Repeller No. 1, a boat
Yea, give us men of brains!
—Woman’s Work.
bilities wero men of great ability, promi­ these two classes of vessels.
strong upon the nation.
bearing a white flag was lowered from
Tho armament for each of the large that vessel and was rapidly rowed to­
To the people at large the plan of the nent positions, and vast resources, whose
war appeared a very obvious and a very vast enterprises had already mado them vessels, as has been said before, con­ ward the British ship. When the latter
simple one. Canada had given the of­ known all over tho globe. Such men sisted of a single gun of long range, and saw the boat coming she lay to, and
fense, Canada should be made to pay were not likely to jeopardize their repu­ the ammunition was confined entirely to waited its arrival. A note was delivered
the penalty. In a very short time 100,000, tations and fortunes in a case like this, a new stylo of projectile, which had to the captain of the Scarabaeus, in which
By FRANK B. STOCKTON.
200,000, 500,000 men, if necessary, could unless they had well founded reasons for never yet been used in warfare. The it was stated that tho syndicate, which
be made ready for the invasion of Can­ believing that they would bo successful. material and construction of this pro­ had undertaken on the part of the United
Author of “Rudder Grange,” “Amos Kil- ada. From platform, pulpit, stump and Even tho largest amount stipulated to be jectile were known only to three mem­
States tho conduct of the war between
briglit,” “The Bee Man of Orn,” “The editorial office camo the cry:
paid them in case of success would be bers of tho syndicate, who had invented that country and Great Britain, was now
Christmas Wreck.” “The Lady or the
less than the ordinary estimates for the and perfected it, and it was on account prepared to demand tho surrender of
"On to Canada!”
Tiger,” “The Late Mrs. Null,” “The
At the seat of government, however, military and naval operations which had of their possession of this secret that this city, with its forts and defenses, and
Uundrwltrt *rxAu.” “The. Casting Away tho plan of the war did not appear so ob­ been anticipated; and in caso of failure, they had been invited to join that body. all vessels within its harbor; and, as a
first step, the immediate surrender of
of Mrs. Leeks and Mrs. Aleshine,” “The vious, sosimple. Throwing a great army the amount forfeited would go far to
into Canada was all well enough, and repair the losses which might be sus­
the vessel to the commander of which
Dusantes,” etc.
that army would probably do well enough. tained by tho citizens of tho various
this note was delivered.
[Copyrighted by P. F. Collier, of Collier’s Once But the question which produced hard states.
Tlie overwhelming effrontery of this
a Week, and published by spetri! arrangement
At all events, should the syndicato bo
demand caused the commander of the
with him through the American Tress Associa­ breathing in the executive branch of the 1
government was the immediate protec­ allowed to tako immediate control of the
Scarabseus to doubt whether he had to
tion. All rights reserved.;
tion of the sea coast—Atlantic, Gulf, and war, there would be timo to put-the
deal with a raving lunatic or a bluster­
army and navy, especially the latter, in
even Pacific.
ing fool; but he informed the person in
In a storm of national indignation war • better condition to carry on the contest
charge of the flag of truce boat that he
had been declared against a power wliich 1 in case of the failure of the syndicate. SECTIONAL VIEW OF REPELLERS BOW, would give him fifteen minutes in which
at this period of her history had brought ; Organization and construction might
SHOWING:
to get back to his vessel, and that he
up her naval forces to a point double in 1 still go on, and, should it be necessary,
A, gigantic gun used in projecting the instanta­ would then open fire upon that craft.
1
the
army
and
navy
could
step
into
the
strength to that of any other country in
neous motor; BB, incline elevator used in loading
The men who rowed the little boat
gun; C, loading chamber; D, bomb proof hood to
the world. And this war had been de­ ■ contest fresh and well prepared.
were not men-of-war's men, and were
gun.
All branches of the government united
clared by a nation which, comparatively
This projectile was not, in the ordin­ unaccustomed to duties of this kind. In
speaking, possessed no naval strength at : in accepting the offer of tho syndicate.
ary
sense of the word, an explosive, and eight minutes they had reached their I
The contract was signed, and the world
all.
was named by its inventors “The In­ vessel and were safe on board.
For some years the United states navy ■ waited to see what would happen next.
Just seven minutes afterward the first <
had been steadily improving, but this !
The influence which for years had been stantaneous Motor.” It was discharged shot came from the Scarabseus. It
improvement was not sufficient to make ! exerted by tho interests controlled by the from an ordinary cannon, but no gun­ passed over Repeller No. 1, and that
it worthy of reliance at this crisis. As 1 men composing the syndicate had its powder or other explosivo compound vessel, instead of replying, immediately
has been said, there was money enough, , effect in producing a popular confidence was used to propel it. Tho bomb pos­ steamed nearer her adversary. The
and every ship yard in the country could I in the power of the members of the syn- sessed in itself the necessary power of director-in-chief desired to determine
be set to work to build ironclad mcn-of- • dicate to conduct a war as successfully propulsion, and tho gun was used merely the effect of an active cannonade upon
war, but it takes a long time to build 1 as they had conducted other gigantic to give it the proper direction.
These bombs wero cylindrical in form, the new armor, and therefore ordered j
ships, and England’s navy was afloat. enterprises. Therefore, although predic­
and
pointed at the outer end. They wero the vessel placed in such a position that |
It
was
the
British
keel
that
America
had
tions
of
disaster
came
from
many
quar
­
FRANK IL STOCKTON.
filled
with hundred 1 of small tubes, each the Englishman might have the best
ters,
the
American
public
appeared
will
­
In the spring of a certain year, not far to fear.
radiating
outward from a central line. opportunity for using it as a target.
By means cf the continental cables it ing to wait with but moderate impatience
from the close of the Nineteenth century,
The Scarabseus lost no time in availing
Those
in
tho
middle third of tho bomb
when the political relations between the was known that many of tho largest for tho result of this novel undertaking. pointed directly outward, v.hilo these in herself of the facilities offered. She was
The government now proceeded to
United States and Great Britain becamo mail vessels of the British transatlantic
its front portion wero inclined forward a large and powerful ship, with a heavy
so strained that careful observers on lines, which had been withdrawn upon mass troops at important points on the at a slight angle, and those in tho rear armament; and, soon getting the range
the
declaration
of
war,
were
preparing
northern
frontier;
forts
were
supplied
both sides of the Atlantic were forced to
portion backward at tho same angle. of the syndicate's vessel, she hurled ball
the belief that a serious break in these in British port3 to transport troops to with men and armaments; all coast de­ One tubo at the end of the bomb, and after ball upon her striped side. Repeller
Canada.
It
was
not
impossible
that
fenses
were
put
in
the
best
possible
con
­
relations might be looked for at any
pointing directly backward, furnished No. 1 made no reply, but quietly sub­
time, the fishing schooner Eliza Drum these gre^ steamers might land an army dition; the navy was stationed at impor­ tho motive power.
mitted to the terrible bombardment.
sailed from a port in Maine for the banks in Canada before an American army tant ports, and work at the ship yards
Some of the great shot jarred her from i
Each
of
these
tubes
could
exert
a
fcrce
could be organized and marched to that went on. But, without reference to all
of Newfoundland.
sufficient to movo an ordinary train of bow to stern, but not one of them broke
It wa3 in this year tliat a new system province. It might 1» that the United this, the work of the syndicate immedi­
passenger cars ono mile, and this power a steel spring, nor penetrated the heavy |
States
would
be
forced
to
defend
her
ately
began.
of protection for American fishing ves­
could be exerted instantaneously, so that inside plates.
borders,
instead
of
invading
those
of
the
This
body
of
men
were
of
various
pol
­
sels had been adopted in Washington.
After half an hour of this work the
the difference intimo in tho starting of a
itics
and
of
various
pursuits
in
life.
But
enemy.
Every fleet of these vessels was accom­
train at one end of tho mile and its ar­ director-in-cliief became satisfied that 1
politics
were
no
more
regarded
in
the
In
every
fort
and
navy
yard
all
was
panied by one or more United States
the new armor had well acquitted itself
cruisers, which remained on the fishing activity; the hammering of iron went on work they had undertaken than they rival at the other would not bo appre­ in the severe trial to which it had been
grounds, not only for the purpose of by day and by night, but what was to be would have been in the purchase of land ciable. Tho difference in concussionary subjected. Some of the air buffers had
warning unwary American craft who dono when tho great ironclads of Eng­ or of railroad iron. No manifestoes of force between a train moving at tho rate been disabled, probably on account of
might approach too near the three mile land hammered upon our defenses? How motives and intentions wero issued to of a mile in two minutes, or even one faults in their construction, but these
limit, but also to overlook the action of long would it bo before the American the public. Tho syndicato simply went minute, and another train which moves could readily be replaced, and no further
tho British naval vessels on the coast, flag would be seen no more upon the to work. There could be no doubt that a mile in an instant, can easily be imag­ injury had been dono tho vessel. It was
early success would be a direct profit to ined.
and to interfere, at least by protest, with high seas?
not necessary, therefore, to continue the
It is not surprising that the govern­ it, but there could also lie no doubt that
such seizures of American fishing boats
In these bombs those tubes which experiment any longer, and besides there
as might appear to be unjust. In the ment found its position one of perilous its success would be a vast benefit and might direct their powers downward or was danger that the Englishman perceiv­
opinion of all persons of sober judgment responsibility. A wrathful nation ex­ profit, not only to tho business enter­ laterally upon the earth wero capable of ing that his antagonist did not appear to
there was nothing in tho condition of pected of it more than it could perform. prises in which these men were severally instantaneously propelling every portion be affected by his fire, would approach
All over the country, however, there engaged, but to the business of the whole of solid ground or rock to a distance of closer and endeavor to ram her. This
affairs at this timo so dangerous to the
peace of tho two countries as the pres­ were thoughtful men, not connected country. To save tho United States from two or three hundred yards, while the was to be avoided, for the Scarabaeus
ence of these American cruisers in the with the government, who saw the a dragging war, and Jo save themselves particles of objects on the surface of the was a much larger vessel than Repeller
perilous features of the situation, and from the effects of it, wero the prompt- ’ earth were instantaneously removed to a No. 1, and able to run into the latter and
fishing waters.
The Eliza Drum was late in her arri­ day by day these grew less afraid of ing motives for the formation of the syn­ far greater distance. The tube which sink her by mere preponderance of
val on tho fishing grounds, and having, being considered traitors and moro will­ dicate.
propelled the bomb was of a force grad­ weight.
Without hesitation, the syndicate de­ uated according to circumstances, and it
under orders from Washington, reported ing to declaro their convictions of tho
It was, therefore, decided to now test
to tho commander of the Lennehaha, country’s danger. Despite tho continu­ termined that the war in which it was would carry a bomb to as great a dis­ the powers of the crabs. Signals were
the United States vessel in charge at ance of tho national enthusiasm, doubts, about to engage should bo one of defenso tance as accurate observation for pur- made from Repeller No. 1 to Crab A,
that place, her captain and crew went perplexities and fears l’egan to show by means of offense. Such a war must I poses of aim could be made. Its force which had been lying with the larger
necessarily be quick and effective; and | was brought into action while in the
vigorously to work to make up for lost themselves.
In the states bordering upon Canada a with all the force of their fortunes, their | cannon by means of electricity, while vessel between it and the enemy. These
time. They worked so vigorously and
signals were made by jets of dense black
w|th eyes so single to the catching of reactionary feeling liecame evident, Un- minds and their bodies, its members I the same effect was produced in the smoke, wliich were ejected from a small
fisli, that on tho morning of tho day less the United ¡States navy could pre- went to work to wage this war quickly I other tubes by the concussion of the steel pipe on the repeller. These slender col­
after their arrival they were hauling up vent England from rapidly pouring into and effectively.
' head against the object aimed at.
umns of smoke preserved their cylindri­
All known inventions and improve­
cod at a point which, according to the Canada, not only her own troops, but
What gave the tubes their power was cal forms for some moments, and were
nationality of tho calculator, might be perhaps those of allied nations, these ments in the art of war had been thor­ the jealously guarded secret.
visible at a great distance by day or
two and three-quarters or three and one- northern states might become the scene oughly considered by the syndicate and
The method of aiming was as novel as night, being illuminated in tlio latter
of
warfare,
and
whatever
tho
issue
of
by
the
eminent
specialists
whom
it
had
quarter miles from the Canadian coast.
the bomb itself. In this process nothing case by electric light. Tho length and
In consequenco of this inattention to the contest, their lands might bo ravished, enlisted in its service. Certain recently depended on the eyesight of the gunner; frequency of theso jets were regulated
their
peoplo
suffer.
perfected engines of war, novel in na­ the personal equation was entirely elimi­
the apparent extent of the marine mile
From many quarters urgent demands ture, were tho exclusive property of nated. The gun was so mounted that its by an instrument in the director’s room.
the Eliza Drum, a little before noon,
Thus, by means of long and short puff.;,
was overhauled and seized by the Brit­ were now pressed upon the government. the syndicate. It wa3 known or sur­ direction was accurately indicated by with the proper use of intervals, a mes­
ish cruiser Dog Star. A few miles From the interior there were clamors for mised in certain quarters that the syndi­ graduated scales; there was an instru­ sage could bo projected into the air as a
away tho Lennehaha had perceived the troops to bo massed, on the northern cate had secured possession of important ment which was acted upon by the dip, telegraphic instrument would mark it
»rous position of tho Eliza Drum, frontier, and from tho seaboard cities warlike inventions, but what they were rise or roll of the vessel, and which upon paper.
ad started toward her to warn her there camo a cry for ships that were and how they acted was a secret care­ showed at any moment the position of
In this manner Crab A was ordered to
to tako a less doubtful position. But worthy to be called men-of-war; ships to fully guarded and protected.
the gun with reference to the plane of immediately proceed to the attack of
defend
tho
harbors
and
bays;
ships
to
Tho first step of tho syndicate was to the sea surface.
before she arrived the capture had taken
tho Scarabaeus. The almost submerged
place. When ho reached the spot where repel an invasion by sea. Suggestions purchase from the United States govern­
Before the discharge of the cannon an vessel steamed rapidly from behind her
the Eliza Drum had been fishing the were innumerable. There was no time ment ten war vessels. These were of observation was taken by one of the sci­ consort, and made lor tho British man-
commander of tho Lennehaha made an to build, it was urged; tho government medium size and in good condition, but entific men which accurately determined of-war.
observation of tho distance from the. could call upon friendly nations. But they were of an old fashioned type, and the distance to the object to be aimed at,
To be Continued.
shore, and calculated it to be more than wise men smiled sadly at these sugges­ it had not l>ccn considered expedient to and reference to a carefully prepared
three miles. When ho sent an officer tions; it was difficult to find a nation de­ put them in commission. This action mathematical table showed to what DRUNKENNESS—LIQUOR HABIT—la
all the World there is but one cure,
caused surprise and disappointment in points on tho graduated scales the gun
In a boat to tho Dog Star to 6tato tho re­ sirous of a war with England.
Haines’ Golden Specific.
In tho midst of the enthusiasms, the many quarters. It had been supposed should lie adjusted; and tho instant that It can Dr.
sult of his computations the captain of
be given in a cup of tea or coffee without
the
knowledge
uf ibo portion taking it. effecting u
fears
and
tho
suggestions,
camo
reports
that the syndicate, through its agents, the muzzle of the cannon wa3 in the po­ speedy and permanent
the British vessel replied that he was
cure, whether the patient ih a
moderate drinker or an alcoholic wreck. Thousand«
satisfied the distance was less than three of the capturo of American merchant­ scattered all over the world, would im­ sition that it was when the observation of
drunkard!«
have
been
cured who have taken tho
miles, and hat ho was now about to men by fast British cruisers. These re­ mediately acquire, by purchase or lease, was taken a button was touched, and the Golden Specific in their coffee without their knc.wl-
ports made tho American people more a fleet of fine ironclads culled from vari­ bomb was instantaneously placed on cdg«-. »nd today believe thev quit drinking of their
take the Eliza Drum into port.
ow.i free will. No harmful effect remilti from it«
nduiinietratiou. Curea guaranteed. Send for cir­
On receiving this information, the furious, the American government more ous maritime powers. But the syndicate tho spot aimed at. The exactness with cular
n nd full particular*. A <1 dress in confidence.
having ¿10 intention of involving, or at- which the propelling force of the bomb ’» olden
commander of tho Lennehaha steamed anxious.
Specific Co., 185 Race Street, Cincinnati. U.
Almost
from
the
beginning
of
this
I
tempting
to
involve,
other
countries
in
could
be
determined
was
an
important
closer to tho Dog Star and informed her
period
of
national
turmoil,
a
party
of
1
this
quarrel,
paid
no
attention
to
public
factor in this method of aiming.
captain by means of a speaking trumpet,
a jrrst !• h-mc h.aOe by John K.
:r,1 roy.N.I ,»t » <wk ftrr tie. Heeder,
As soon as three of the spring armored
that if he took tho Eliza Drum into a gentlemen met daily in ono of the large opinion, and went to work in its own
um»
’ i.ink«' -» much, bet we een
v.
; kly how to« i.m from S6 to
rooms
in
a
hotel
in
New
York.
At
first
.
y
way.
vessels and fivo * ‘crabs" were completed,
Canadian port, he would first havoto
• >
-at the Mart, r nd mow an you go
all «Kes. In any part of
Its vessels, eight of which were on the tho syndicate felt itself ready to begin
sail over his ship. To this the captain of there were eleven of these men, all from
. • . a. V-..1 < an c .mtnei! e at home, fiv-
«i y..ur Hi’ v.or ppar«' momenta only to
the Dog Star replied that ho did not in the great Atlantic cities, but their num­ Atlantic coast and two on the Pacific, operations. It was indeed time. The seas
wiii. Ail i* new. Great pay 8< IK for
worker.
We »tart rot;, furnishing
tho least object to sail over the Lenne­ ber increased by arrivals from other were rapidly prepared for the peculiar had been covered with American and
iytl.inp. EASILY, SPEEDILY learned,
lirit l LAKS FREE. Address at once,
haha, and proceeded to put a prize crew parts of tho country, until at last they service in which they were to be en­ British merchantmen hastening home­
it tO.. i'UKTLAM). MAINE.
numbered twenty-three. These gentle- gaged. The resources of the syndicate ward, or to friendly ports, before the
on board the fishing vessel.
A Sorawl.
I want to sing sOtnething—but this is all—
I try and I try, but the rhymes are dull.
As though they were damp,and the echoes fall
Limp and nu lovable.
0
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tiSTORlA
Notice is hereby given that the undersign­
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county. Oregon, dulv appointed adminis­
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claims against said estate are hereby noti­
fied to present them to me duly verified at
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HIRAM RUMMELI..
Admlnstrator.
McCain A Magers. Attorneys.
for Infants and Children
Assignee's Notice.
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