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R: - ESTNG BIG GUXS. ; BOIENTIFIC MANNER IN WHICH IT 18 DONE AT SANDY HOOK. wanan ves | Inatraments Uncil Which Record the Millionth Part of a Second-How the New WPwelvoe Iuch Rifle Has Stood the Tests Imposcd. \While teating and proving new guns is i probably the most dangerous calling In . Unclo Sam's service, nevertheless many : profer the ordnance department to any othor, no doubt on account of the rapidity : of promotion there. Many a good officer ' bas been badly Injured and there have | boon several Intalitics while trying some - wenpon Io which an enthuslastle inventor | has suceceded in Interesting tho war de- partment. Aniong the vartous proving grounds in - the United Stites the one tt Sandy Hook, | N. T, is the best known, and It s consld- ' ored tho most important government de- abtment in the world for the work it gon, 'The \O K.\ on a gun tried thero showa it is a good one. 'The tests are | made Just beyoud 'the old fort, which in ; Revolutionary times defended New York ; harbor, and therg they havo been for : years fring all sorts and conditions of ; guns, from the spiteful fittle Nordenfelat : to the stool mortars that can wreck a bat- | tloalilp cight rilog away. Every Item of the behavior of a gun is | recorded, and it is even possible to tell the speed of n projectile In every foot of ' tg courso. Phis work is done with a : queor Tooking apparatus called the Sel« bort voloctmater. Tho instrument records , of time too small for the mind : to concelve. It is play for It to measure :and record the one-thougandth of a see- ' oud. Indeod It can measure a millionth ; park of a second. Kow outsiders have any idea of the trouble necessary to got a big gun from | the foundry, situated pochaps in Pont» ' agivania,'to the Sandy Hook grounds and ' mounted ready for experiment. 'The bill of expense would bankrupt most favent- | ors if Unclo Sam did not shoulder it, The proving of an ordinary plece of artillery | creates little interest, as it follows the same programina as hundreds of others of its mako and caliber. But when a mon- forty foot long, mounted on a cnr» | tlage fourteen feet high and able to hurl & ball weighing half a ton & distance of ten miles, ta to have Its innings thon thero (Ag something If{ke excitement. very man, woman and child In Greater New York | who is not donk or aslcop hears the boom . of that big gun, and windows for six or : goveon miles around rattle under the ack. A gun, no matter what its ealibor, is opted for strongth, muzzle volocity, range 7 LOADING NUR TWELVE INCL RIfLE and what may bo called smashing power. 'After the lock string has beon pulled 'there Is no furthor use for man power. Rcelontlle instruments of the most deli- conto nattue do tho rest and furnish a por- fectly trustworthy rocord, They record 'the instant the ball leaves the gun and [follow its flight until it is spent. They 'glvo the strain on avery part of the gun, 'and thoy rogister the Alring chargo to the fraction of an ounce, Rango shots from big guns ave fired semward, and a deviation of one-twontleth of an Inch in their flight is recorded and «oust be the subject of an inquiry, 'To determine tho smashing power the gun is fired at a propared target, and there nro times when earth, wood and Iron fly about lke leaves In autumn. When one knows the many and severs tosts that worpons of war are subjected to in this country before being finally adopted by tho govornment ho must know that Unclo Sam is gotting the bost that brains can Invont or money can buy. 'the proving and testing at Sandy Hook is the second trl! glvon to arms and pro- dectlles, and tho real idon is to find fault with thom instead of addiug praise. No | gavorer tosts can be devised by experi- enced mon than thoso practiced there, and many an invention pronounced \O. K.\ «t other proving grounds has met its doom at Sandy Hook. . For two or threo months past they have bean testing tliat marvel of all seacoast guns, the all steel rifled 12 Inch gun, and it has suecossfully withstood every test Imposed. It is a gun forty feet loug nnd woighing upward of sixty tons, and its Arlng chargo is almost 500 pounds of powder, Whon the lock string is pulled, a bolt of fron which a stout horse could ardly move mlong the street goos flying hrough the als with the speed. of light- ning and finds a grave in the sea ten away. | (Pho blast of such a gun would overturn - amall house, and the recoll if not enught p by stout springs would knock down ine of the big trees In the Yosomito val- 6y. Big as it Is, howover, it can bo sight» id with the necurney of n rifle, and its acord proves that it cnn drop four shots ut of five withln an arco a hundred feet quare at tho full distance of its powers. At a range of five miles It would plump ts big bolts against a mun-of-wiar as cor- alnly as a soldier hits the bullseye at Atty yards. ; The government tests many private in- vontlons at Sandy and thero 1s a egular graveyard of failures, Thore lis 'usty or shattered cannon, and the obltu- wiles of all of them may be read in the nnudt ordnance A Remedy, bliss Ascum-«Doctor, I read some- | hora that onlons wore a good remedy or woale nerves, Is that #0? Dr. Dright=L don't know about that, rat I think an onlon Is a good romedy for : weak breath.««Philadelphina Pross, streagth of the | white Parian marble, THE LOCKPORT JOURNAL, NEW TYPE OF FIREARM. , The McClean Invention That May Ievolutionize Warfare. Let an inventor got hold of something that he believes will be a great success, and he will spend years of his life to per- feet it. This is so in the case of S. N. McClean of Cleveland, who, after twenty yours of hard work, has succeeded in per- fecting a new type of firearm that may revolutionize warfare,. 'That there is a good del in the invention is evident from the fact that no less a man than General Joseph Wheeler is interested in it and will head a company for its manufacture. The McClean firearm fires five bullets in less than half a second, efecting, load- ing and firing the cartridges automatical- ly. The ammunition is made up in strips U 8. N. NCLEAN AND HIS NEW GUN. of five, which are fed Into the magazine by a single motion, Then the werpon is ready for firing, and at each pressure of the finger the whole five bullets stream from the muzzle, About four Inches from the muzzle of the gun a small hole is bored, and con- necting with this hole is a tube running back to the breech. Through the hole in the barrel about six pounds of gas gener- ated at each discharge escapes into the tube. Inside of this tube is a piston rod which moves with every inrush of gas and by acting against a coiled spring pro- vides the power which neutralizes the kick and also efects the old shell and slips a uow cartridge into place, Counteracting the recoil is perhaps the most radical improvement on the gun, for the strain upon soldiers using small arms and upon gun carriages and mounts in field and ship batteries is one of the most serious problems confronting military ex- ports. It is known that in battle a great many shots are wasted because the sol- diets flluch from punishment due to the kick of the gun., This invention not only applies to an infantry rifle, but to field artillery as well, though the company will probably make a specialty of one, two and three pounder guns. | The one pounder fires five projec- tiles a second with the same automatic action. Owing to the lack of recoil the carriages of the big guns can be made much lighter than those now used, effect} Ing a great saving of weight. 20 It is said thut government experts who have tested the new McClean firearm were much impressed with its possibili- ties. Clenoeral Wheeler declares that with one regiment armed with the weapon he could annihilate three regiments using any othor rifle. THE HOBART MAUSOLEUM. Massive Tomb For the Body of the Late Vice President. Soon after the death of Vice President Hobart his widow decided to build a tem- ple to his memory, and a beautiful mau- soleum is being crected in Cedar Lawn cemetery, nemr Paterson, N. J., which will be the last resting place of his body. The tomb is a striking one and is in the form of a Dorie temple, solid and mas- sive, free from ornnment and a pure ex- ample of Creek architecture. It is rapid- ly nearing completion. All of the materi- als used in its construction have been spe- clally selected under the direction of two well known New York architects who prepared the design, 'The Hobart mausoloum will cost nearly $100,000. It is being built on part of twelve lots in the cemetery which include and adjoin the family plot of Socrates THR HOBART MAUSOLEUM. Tuttle, who was Mrs. Hobart's father. White granite will constitute the exterior of the main building, surrounded by four ranssive fiuted columns of the purest and these will be surmounted by Dorie caps. Four gar- lands will he carved on the front and rear of the frieze over the portico. The heavy bronze doors of the tomb are ornamented with plece work, and the in- terior is lined with white marble. The building is 22 feet 7 inches in height, 39 fect S inches long and 21 feet 2 inches in breadth. Under the dome the body will vest in a marble sarcophagus, and by its side is a second sarcophagus which is de- signed for the final resting place of Mrs. Hobart. In addition there will be six cat- ncormibs for other members of the family. Mississippl Levees. > The levees on. both sides of the Mis- 'elssippi are of suflicient extent that if ' they wore built in a single straight line they would be about 1,300 miles long, or tong enough to stretch the greater part of the distince between New Ofleans and New York,. One Sense Left. R Nurvy-Say, old man, lend ime a hun- dred, wilt you? Turvey-Whatl Why, you must have lost your senses. Nurvy-Not all of them. I've still got the sonse of touch, you see.-Exchange, A REPUTATION. How It was Made and Retained in Lockport. A good reputation is not easily earned, and it was only by bard, con- sistent work among our citizens that Doan's Kidney Pills won their way to the proud distinction attained in this locality. 'The public endorsement of scores of Lockport residents has ren- dered invaluable service to the com- munity. Read what this citizen says: Mr. Philip Murphy, of 80 Park Avenue says:-'\'There were pains in my head particularly across my fore- head and stitches in the back of my neck, preventing me from turning my head. I found considerable brick dust deposited in and too frequent action of tne kidney secretions and a tender- ness across the small of my back. I read of Doan's Kidney Pills and ob- tained a box. I give them the credit of being the best kidney medicine I ever had.\ Sold by all dealers. per box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buf- falo, N. C., sole agents for the United States. © Remember the name, Doan's, take no other. & and ~~~ \WIDER sHOULDERS. They Are Necessary to Go With the Gainsborough Hats. Wide shoulders are now in vogue, and we have the large, flat hats to thank for this. The wide effect is gained by the additions of broad col- lars, ample fichus, etc. The sailor bloase is one of the most popular shapes for morning and general wear, and with this is often worn the new shape of turban, which differs from the old in its wide brim and generally am- ple effects, while the outlives, instead VISITING COSTUME of being severe, are often softened by sundry twists and bends to suit each individual face. The tiny basques with the upward curves are rapidly. gaining ground, and these are very becoming to a slender and youthful figure. Lace is still largely used on all gowns, even on the heavier ones, although that of the Arab type is preferred on wool- en figured materials. Jeweled laces are not solely for the rich, as imitation gems are now being used, which bring \ the Ince within ordinary means. A striking French gown is made of light gray wool poplin. 'The jacket, which is cut in the form of a loose Eton, is entirely, composed of gored ruffles edged with narrow black velvet. These give a long pointed effect in front and on the upper half of the sleeves. The underwaist is composed of ecru lace. The skirt is likewise made up of many gored ruffies edged with the black velvet ribbon. Jupic First in Line, \Marry my daughter? 'Why, she's a mere child!\ \I know it, but I thought I'd come early and avoid the rush.?-New York World. Approval. \It seems to me that there is a great literary awakening in this country,\ \Yes?\ answered the matter of fact citizen. \IL observe it with great approval.\ \Then you are fond of books?\ \No. I am in the stationery busi- ness. I sell pens, ink and paper.\- [Washington Star. Price 50 cents | * FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1901. retailed for new offering to-day? 29. 80. 31. Wb Gann \ Active Service\ By Stepurn Craxz, {author of \ The Red Badge of Courage.\}-A New York Corres- pondent, his sweetheart and an actress at the Greek and Turkish War. \Mademoiselle de Berny\ By Paurmm®z Braprorn Macki® (author of a \A Georgian Actress.\)-A romance of ° Valley Forge and Gay Philadelphia. -A Tory Girl and a \ Her Sailor\ By MarsHart SaunoErs, (author of \ Beautiful Girl and a Spanish Captain.-\She Fell in Lo , secure either of this week's Joe.\)-The Love Affair of an American ve with Her Husband.\ 32. \The Continental Dragoon\ By R. N. Stzenzxs, (author of \An Enemy to the King. \)-Adventures in New York during the Revolutionary War. The remarkable book distribution under the auspices of the International Association of Newspapers and Authors has reached enormous proportions with the appearance of numbers 29 to 32 of the series of \40 Immortars or Mopzr® Friction.\ To anyone who has not already purchased a copy of these celebrated books, it seems incredible that a new cloth edition of $1.25 and $1.50 copyrighted books can be ONLY 25¢ A COPY, If you are not already acquainted with these books Patriot Officer. ecs ece any of these books. *) « Bonaventure \-Geo W, Cable } \Simon Dale \-An thony Hope 'Face to Face\-Robert Grant ) \ Sevencaks\-J. G. Holland exclusively, The various authors eames Present this voucher at our book counter with 25 cents for ; Voucher for City Readers. § ) «The Great K. & A. Train Robbery''-Paul L. Ford ) \ A Puritan's Wife\-Max Pemberton \ ) « American Wives and English Husbands\-Atherton \The Rudder Grangers Abroad\-Frank sttockton ( é g \I Thou and the Other One\-Amelia E. Barr E ) of Our Coast \-S. R. Crockett { ) \Driven Back to Eden\-E. P. Roe ) \Captain Shannon \-Coulson Kernahan } - i | ( ( \ Dr, Do id's School \-Jas. L. Ford. \& House in Bloomsbury\-Mrs. Oliphant ) \A Fair Barbatian '\-Frances Hodgson Burnett ) \The \-Paul Lnurence Dunbar ) \The Splendid Spur \-A T. Quiller-Couch \Free Joe\-Joel Chandler Harris ) g «The Heart of Toil \-Octave Thanet ) \Across the Chasm \-Julia Magruder ) \ Within the Capes\-Howard Pyle & - The association announcements are made in this paper agreed to surrender usual royalties and profits for a limited time for the sake of the world-wide publicity se- cured-hence the reduction in prices Cut out the list and put a cross before the names of books wanted, The Lockport Journal, 91 J « sure to enclose 30 before books wanted.) and publishers have a Inolosed find $...... books designated by cross. Street. ) Whe Last Meeting\-Brander Matthews ) \Young Blood \-E W, F . Hornun «The Continentsl Dragoon \-R N. Ste ns 3 \Tekla \-Robert Barr; phe } «The Herb Moon \-John Oliver Hobbes ) \The Light of Searthey\-Egerton Castle ) \ Ashes of Empire\-Robt. W. Chambers ) \ Active Service\-Stephen Crane ) \ Mademoiselle de Berny \-Pauline Mackic Her Sailor\-Marshall Saunders ) \A Cigarette Maker's Romance \-Masrion Crawford Voucher for Out-of-Town Readers. (When ordering by mail fill out the following blank, and be cents for each book desired, and put cross (x) .. for which pleaso send ms, prepaid, NBUAO: see ese ses sere enses be sete er sace ee see's. ese es ases ao rous es eons as oute no sees oe boas as CBF vs ee seein ces seve sever sss erea renee City readers secure the volumes for 25 cents each and the above voucher at our book counter. Out-of-town readers mail 30 cents each with the above voucher clipped from this paper, and the books or- dered will be sent post-paid. Itis best to apply promptly either personally 'or by mail. + & Main St, Lockport, N. Y. IT COSTS NOTHING... To examine the mam- moth stock of Chamber Suites, Iron Beds, Parlor Furniture, Dining Room Furniture, Carpets, Rugs, Curtains and Fine China Displayed at our store It means money saved when you make a purchase of reliable goods at low- est prices. PRUDDEN BRO 82-84 MAIN ST. THE RIGHT THING TO PUT OK. (Benson's Plaster is Pain's Master.) From the natural impulse to \put some. thing on'\ & painful spot all applications for the relief of pain have arisen. The most successful have ever been poul. tices or plasters, and the best df these is Benson's Porous Plaster. . No other has anything like the sams power as a curative agent; it is highly and scientifically medicated, and its standard is advanced year by year. Uso Benson's Plaster for coughs, colds, chest diseases, rheumatism, grip, neuralgia, kidney trouble, lame back, and other ail- ments that make Winter a season of suffer- ing and danger. It relioves and cures quicker than any other remedy. Do not rccept Capsicum, Strengthening or Belladonna plasters in place of Benson's, 7 as they possess none ofits curative power. Insist on having the genuine. The people of every civilized land have testified for years to the superlative merit of Benson's Plasters; and 5,000 physicians and druggists of this country have declared them worthy of public confidence. In official comparisons with others, Ben- son's Plasters have been honored with Rfty-five highest awards. For sale by all druggists, or we will pre- gay postage on any number ordered in the mited States on the receipt of 25¢. each. Accept no iritation or substitute. Seabury & Johnson, Chemists. M.Y - $1.00 *= $100 Spend your $100.00 in anything you please in furnishing your house and you will not begin 'to produce the beautiful effects given by the new and handsome Fancy Golored Shades, The lot came in this week. Entirely new to Lockport. In cardinal red (a beautiful hue), light green, irory, pink and natural ground glass. For Welsbach burners or port- able lights, E.A. FRY, \The up-to-date plumbing shop.\ SUCCES FURNACES Continue to be put into maby of the best homes and institutions of Lock- port and Niagara County. The re- topaz, azure, 48 106USt cent purchases in Lockport are too | numerous to mention. In the county one has lately been put into the fine residence of John Wilson at Chestnut Ridge. Two are being installed at the Johnson's Creek Hotel and one will soon be putin at the new Episcopal Church at Olcott, . Examine the good points of THE «'SUCCESS'' FURNACE before you buy. E. C. WALKER, 6 Pine St., Lockport. '\'Down near the Pine Street Bridge.\ KEEP WARM. It may be easy enough now, but how about Christmas? Better take the hint. Q Q A L HOW ABOUT... Get in your supply now of D, L. & W. Coal Co's. Scranton, also Plymouth White Ash. This is as ° Good Hard Coal as Ever Came Out of a Mine. - , Unsurpassed for domestic use, for which it is especially adapted. f A. M. GRAHAM, 113 Van Buren Street, 73 Lock Street. Telephone 103-A. Farmers and Mechanics SAVINGS BANK, OF THE CITY OF LOCKPORT. 31 Main St. Chartered 1871, Custodians of Trust Fund, as well as individuals, are invited to deposit with us. Bank open 3%\a. m. to 34 p. m. Satur- days after June ist, 9% a. m, to 12 m. Investments are made in Bonds and. Mortgages at 5 per cent. and such other securities as are authorized by the law of the State of New York. Interest is declared and credited to each. depositors account January, April, July, and October not to exceed 3% per cent. on minmum quarterly balances. SwWORN STATEMENT JAN. 1SD, 1901 Assets Jan. ist, 190%............ $2,740.205.20 Surplus at market valuo........ - 214,0MLs4 ISAAC H. BABCOCK, President. DAVID P, CROSBY, ist Vice-President. B. ASHLEY SMITH, 24 Vice-President. JEROME H. EMERSON, Secretary. @ @ @ Indiz Digestive a R a $f | mag 5 iscuit =3- § are Nature's cure for Constipa- B ] tHionand Empaired Digestion. & They're just pure cereals-entirely il free from' drugs and medication. i ONE AT BREAKFAST and J DINNER will move the bowels ¥ regularly every morning-cure all & i Stomach Troubles-make you feel a good all day. 25¢, and 50c. a box % ESE CL., Grocers @ Druggists, Enclose stamp for Booklet giving full information THE INDIA FOOD CO., 289 Fourth Avenue, New York, FURRIER 14 W. Mohawk St G. Beal Skin Jackets and all kinds of Furs altered and rdpaired at lowest prices. look, Laugh, Dance, Hate, That's what the eye can do. It can sneer, woo or wound. It is the \window of the soul,\ and must be 'free from all defects which prevent the image from being conveyed to the brain. Seven out offten persons have some defects in their vision. To get ease, they must have the same corrected. Ican doit, When the best fit- ting costs no more, it would be folly to go else. where, ' JOKN OUTWATER, The leader in glasses for the eyes, 73 Main Street.
