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Wichita eagle., 1888-05-20

F..cF- ElLIOTI COItLS- WILLIAM G. JUDGE.
DEET1 BLAvATSEv
The society WIS founded in New York,
In 1875. by Nine: Blavatsky, With the CO.
operation of Col il S Ccott. Mrnc.
Blavatsl1y is now at the head OF the branch
Of The Theosoph;cal society, which she es-
tsblished In London. She has been sue
ceeded il America by Professor Elliott
Coues. VINO is president of the society.
Among the early members OF the group
of which the society was originally COM
posed was Linda Dietz, the actress. She
was at that time favorite with the public,
and was playing at the Union Square
theatre. She has since retired from the
stage, and has disappeared from public
view. Then there was Mr.. ". O. Judge,
native of the Emerald Isle. who is now
the secretary of the society, lie has had
charge Of Nine. Blavatskyls business
adairs for many years. al the branches
Of the society were represented. twenty
two in number. at the Chicago convention.
1t appeared from the records that there
are now in the United States about 900
enrolled members, and several thousands
secretly affiliated
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-20

and that striking novelty in naval work,
the dynamite cruiser Vesuvius. As this
last. if q success. viii greatly revolutt On
lie naval warfare, full description is of
Interest.
The Fesuvius is an unar1nored Ship,
with machinery below the water line, 246
feet long, with knife blade bow and
stern and a body like q thick cigar. Il is
but % feet wide and IA feet deep, with
mean draCght of 8 feet. The sides ere
crowned with a very light railing of gal
vanized iron. which gives it the appear
Rnce OF a pleasure boat, and it is designed
not to stand and take shot, but TO fire and
run away. Indeed, in certain contin-
gencies, it must be guarded by an iron
clad. behind which it can take refuge
till ready to bring its guns TO bear. Still
more novel is the arrangement by which
the three dynamite guns are fastened in
the bow. and cannot be turned; so the
vessel itself must be pointed at the object
to take aim.
The dynamite guns look like immense
rejecting telescopes, being IS feet long,
and projecting far out from the forecastle
deck The breeches are firmly fastened
to the bottom Of tho vessel, and around
them are thirty-six pipes. each % feet
long and 16 inches in diameter, into which
the compressed air is forced to charge the
guns. The compressor brings this air to
pressure of 1900 pounds to the square
inch. and by its force the dynamite shells.
weighing 900 pounds, can be sent two
miles. As the vessels engines can giveit
q speed of twenty miles an hour-its
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-20
-eiew Snow Gun Carriage,

We give with this a cut of Canadian
artillery officers testing a new sleigh car
rage for field guns. Its principle il q
separate sleigh or bob" for the gun car
riage, and one for tho timber Each dob
is so built SIS to be alterable to suit the
gauge of any snow road, as the width of
the track varies in the different Canadian
provinces. The "bobs" are each provided
with ''toboggan" bottom to prevent
them from sinking into the deep snow
The draught and equipment are the same
as On wheels, and there is the same drill;
the gun carriage and timber are merely
lifted off the wheels and put on the sleigh.
When not in use the sleigh is easily packed
for transport, and two wagons carry ell
the sleigh outfit for field battery of four
guns, with ammunition and other neces-
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-20

The Temperature OF the Congo district
is IN the dry season, which answers to our
winter, about 72 dogs. In the hot season
the average is 80 dogs, and the limit
about SO dogs. There is always a fine
breeze blowing. SO that the weather is
never suffoeatingly hot The country is
fenced IN by mountain chains and threaded
with navicable rivers. There are in all
over 1000 miles OF waterways il the Congo
district.
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-20
The Trials OF An Artist.

Young Mother Ito photographer)-i an
sorry, Mr.. Camera. but the negatives you
GENT of baby don't suit.
Photographer-None Of them2 There
were six
Young Mother-Yes; | Ike this one
very well, although it doesn't do baby
justice, but mother thinks it's horrible.
The one she likes I wouldn't consider for
o moment. Baby's papa thought this one
would do, but his grandma became indig-
nant at the idea and l agreed with her.
The dear little fellows Aunt Kate thought
they were al bad, and guess-er-that
baby VIII have to sit again.-Life.
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-20

Melville Weston, at Bangor. After at.
tending lectures in>the law department OF
Harvard university he began the practice
of his profession in Augusta in 1856.
While waiting for clients he acted as
editor of The Age. Some time later he
went to Chicago, and there he soon had
lucrative practice In 1861 he was elected
member Of the state constitutional con,
vention. In 1862 he was chosen to the
Illinois legislature, and, although Demo
crat. running each time in strong Re
publican district, he was victorious by
large majorities- He was delegate to
the Democratic national conventions of
1864, 1872, 1878, and 1880. In 1860 te
was selected by the citizens to deliver the
address of welcome to Stephen 4. Douglas,
of whom he was an ardent adrirer.
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-20
AMERICAN SHIPS.
Uncle Sans New Navy Beginning
to Take Fern.
YORKTOWN AND VESUVIUS.

They Were Recently Launched at Phila-
delShia, and They Are Hero Pictured
and Descrfbed-The Former Iss Gun
boat and the Latter a Dynamite Cruiser.
The United States is at last in condi-
lion at which patriots can rejoice, and.
with the recent launching of six new
vessels, it may be said that Uncle Sans
reproach for deficiency in naval armament
Is beginning to disappear.
The four new cruisers-Dolphin, At
ianta, Boston and Chicago-built under
the contracts with the late John Roach,
are now upon the sea, and on April %, at
the ship yard Of Cralnp g. Sons, Philadel-
phia, were launched the gunboat Yorktown
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-20
Difference of ,zuswnmp Opinion.

Mr. Cleveland IS now declared by high
Mugwuinp authority - be only means
to an ED" This is not quite In keeping
with the deiiverance OF another authority.
TO wit, Mr.. Lowell. that he is the hest
type Of Anericsnism that we hare seen
since Lincoln was s-atched from US. The
thick and thin Cleveland worshipers are
not able TO sgree entirely as to the pecu-
lar qualifications of their idol-New
York Tribune
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-20

Some of the high rollers of the town
have particular fashion in lighting par
lor matches. They scorn the rough edge
of a match safe, end. for the. matter, any
hard substance. In a natty way the
match rests between the thumb and the
index finger, and by quick dig Of tie
thumb nail tiny part Of the phosphorus
Is ripped Of until the match is ignited
Some Of the cigarette hends are partic1-
lariy adept at the trick.-New YORK Sun
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-20
Hint TO uou.ekecrrr<

EossekeepeTs who have bssu sc-1s.o-sesi
70 Judge OF the age Of 8 turkey By ths eek
biiity Of the rear end OF the b-ease bo1e zlIl
be grieved 10 learn that uuprincipssd T,cslI.-T
dealers pound ire breast bares OF aged tur-
keys until the tap attains tie issxihaiity ooz-
sisseut WIG ycuti and shEs rssz4ex tns-
marketable - ascaSo Herald
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-20

When the sheep farmers Of this country
ask what they are TO do with their aocks,
if they are compelled 10 stop raising wool
b. the abolition of the wool tariff. tLey
are told kill yOur sheep for mutton AID
bay foreign made cloth That Is an
epitoz1e Of the whole free trade doctrine
Kill your industries, and buy everything
in Englend-Chicaw Evening Journal
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-20

The most progressive Official in China
Is undoubtedly the governor OF Fornosa
On Chinese New Years day his ''Ysmen"
in Tsipsk-fu was illuminated by the cleo
trio Light. and it is his intention 10 have
the whole city lighted By electricity as
soon rs it nay be possible.-New York
World.
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-20
NOMINATED IN INDIANA.
Democratic Cand; dates for Governor and
Lieutenant Governor.

The Democratic nominees for governor
and lieutenant governor OF Indiana,
CourSand C. Matson and ". E. Myers.
are both Union veterans.
Mr. Matson, the nominee for governor,
was born in Franklin county, Ind, in
1871 He was graduated at De Pauw
university and entered the army as pr,
vate. 1t was his fortune to take part in
q number of important engagements, and
at the end he came out a colonel He
studied law, and having risen to promi-
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-20

c h i G { justice
Nathan Weston.
Melville ". was
graduated at Bow
doin in the class
Of 1853, E. J.
Phelps, minister
to England, being
q classmate. Mr..
Fuller began the
study Of law in
the Office Of his
UncIe Georre
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-20
An op,ortuaitx II. Doesn't Want

It may be predicted. s. this stage of tbs
proceedings. that NJ. Cleveland VII have
the chance to veto river and harbOr bill
this wear Whether be viii care 10 sva:l
himself of the chance Is smoker question
Hartford Courant-
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-20
Party Success Before Naticual Prosperity.

Ihere are many LFsllOcT'ats N Inc south
who are in favor Of protecting American
Industries and American interests. and
there are many who favor the uncondi-
tienal repeal Of the internal revenue taxes;
but TO each and every ere OF these the
success OF the Democratic party is more
Important than protection or the repeal
Of the excise taxes.-Atiaata Constitution
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-20
The NEW CHEF JUSTICE.

Melville ". Fuller Nominated by Presi-
dent Cleveland.
President Cleveland has named sue
cessor to the late Chief Justice Waite, of
the United States supreme court.
Melville Weston Fuller. of Chicago, the
Augusta, Ne.
His father was Frederick 4 Fuller, his
mother Catherine Martin. DAUGHTER of
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-20

saries. The arrangement is SO designed
that the gun, whether on wheels or on
the sleigh, is always ready for action. In
firing it the recoil is checked by iron
chains passed under the runners. as in the
old pattern sleigh. This new sleigh has
been thoroughly tested in deep snow, over
the heaviest and toughest roads. It has
been fred with service charges, and. in
fact, tried in every possible way. and has
been found to work Iaost satisfactorily in
every respect 1t has been fayorably re-
ported upon to headquarters in Canada for
the winter equipment Of the field batteries
throughout the Dominion.
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-20
ThccScrhists 1T CHICAGO.

The Theosophists of America have re-
Gently held convention IN Chicago, and
we here present group portraits Of some
of the more prominent delegates thereto.
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-20

BISHOP TAYLOR ANo HIS STEAMER
innge and the fifth at Lulaaberg. Dondo
is considerable town, situated about $40
miles from Loanda It is laid out in long
streets, and has sidewalks, lamps and
many other improvements"
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-20

NEW BRITISH TORPEDO BOAT.
tain can communicate with the engineers
and men at the guns and control the whole
thing in hattie The Yorktown carries
t1e tons of coal. enough to sail from 1850
10 10000 miles. according to the rate Of
Epeed desired, IS it IS principle of steam
making for speed above eight knots per
hour, each added knot requires more coal
than any preceding.
&Nz
While the United States navy is employ
ing its constructive talents on destructive
gunboats. Great Britain is 6evoting her
naval energies just az present to the per
fecting Of torpedoes and torpedo boats,
There are fifty such boats IN the British
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-20

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Wichita eagle., 1888-05-20

hence in the profession was elected pros
ecuting attorney of his district on the
Democratic ticket for several terms. In
1850 he defeated the Republican Green
back coalition ticket in the race for con-
gresham in the district. He was several
times reelected. In congress he devoted
himself largely to the interests OF veter-
ans Col Matson is very fluent stump
speaker.
Mr. Myers, nominated for lieutenant
governor, is an Ohioan by birth, though
he has lived nearly all his life in Indiana
He, too, is lawyer. and rose to be cap,
tain in the war The Republican party
claimed Capt. Myers till 1872, when he
went over with Horace Greeley. In 1878
he was chosen to represent his district in
congress, and YVES reelected in 1882 and
1884. lie has also served as secretary of
state Of Indiana He owns and edits the
Democratic organ of Madison county.
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-20

mother Catherine Martin. daughter Of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-24
Chnndler's Stuff.

We do not fear that CHANDIER's
rawlings will influence a hundred votes in
the northern States. He and others
ike him have cried, "Wolf Wolf "
until their cries no longer occasion
alarm. The southern people can afford
10 treat him and his utterances with pro-
found cont mpt. See how he raved in
the Senate on Wednesday on the subject
OF the last Louisiana election:
"He denounced the alleged vote of
1876. 7l6 for Nicoll az false, fraudulent,
and fictitious beyond all known records
of manufactured majorities. He de-
nounced it as the result OF a deliberate
conspiracy Of wrong and crime on the
part of the then Governor. McEnery,
and Of the present Governor, Nicoll-
two stupendous criminals against free
suffrage, two instigators OF intimidation
and murder Of voters, two leaders Of
thousands of reckless law-breaking cleo
ton officers, and of desperate, bloody,
and brutal torturers and mur1erers OF
black voters III their own State. He
denounced the record as a crime against
the Republicans of Louisiana, not only
against those who are living, but against
those who are dead-butchered by bloody
ruifians, agents OF the State government
of McEnery and kicol, in order to make
a Democratic victory, and he denounced
il as q crime against republican govern
ment. which il tended to destroy, as a
subversion of the Senate of the United
States, which was 10 be invaded as one
of the results as an outrage on human
ity which was being outrage by frauds
and toSgeries, and by the whipping and
killing of innocent citizens of country
of boosted freedom and liberty, in order
that Grover Cleveland might be again
President of the United States.
"Our army swore terribly in Flanders.
said my Uncle TOBY" but they failed to
come up to CHAMBERS standard. Whom
does such lntemperance ofspeech benefit?
Who credits CHANDLRB's declarations ?
In 1874 OLIVER p. MoRToN, OF Indiana,
then a member OF the United States
Senate, opened the campaign with a
bloody-shirt speech like CHANDELIERS, but
although the war had then been over only
nine years as against twenty-three now.
the Democrats carried the House OF
Representatives by large majority.
The same old story has been dinned
into the ears OF the northern voters until
they cannot but be Disguised with it.
CHANDLER's own narrow-minded con-
stituents can hardly listen with patience
to such stories, though State that
would elect such man 10 the United
States Senate ought to be expelled from
the Union.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-24

sccne Of its Investigations to Boston.
Every one OF its sessions has brought out
evidence which must greatly alarm all
who have the nations welfare at heart
II has shown that great tide OF paupers
and convicts has been pouring into
America for years, and II has traced the
natural results OF these demoralizing m
1uences upon industry and tho public
peace. The revelations it has produced
have been shocking, but they have rem:
dered the way toward suppresiop oil
these evils much palmer and more easy
to travel"
Why not propose N remedy : Are
you afraid ? But doesn't it afford inh-
mite food for reflection TO find these Re
publican philsnthropists who few years
ago passed law 10 encourage Chinese
immigration to this country and few
years later intrnsted the States OF the
South to negro viii, now hypocrtIcaiiy
protesting to be afraid OF "Pauper I'M
migrants %?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-24
News Notes.

Foster +. Smith, of North Adams,
Mass, has bet $1,000 on Cleveland's
election.
Edward Legg, of Kent island, Nd,
died in Baltimore Wednesday as 4 result
of baseball hurt.
Forty Germans were naturalized in
Easton, Pa, Wednesday aud will all vote
for Cleveland and Thurman.
Eleven deaths have resulted from the
cyclone in Kent county, Did. The loss
is estimated at about 100000.
The Missouri Democratic Convention
on Wednesday nominated David Il.
Francis, of st. Louis, for Governor.
A twelve-ton rock fell on o passing
train in cut on the Maryland Central
railroad on Wednesday and completely
wrecked the engine.
The remains Of Bishop Harris, OF
Michigan, who died in London Tuesday
evening will be embalmed ana brought TO
America. The funeral services took
place in Westminster Abbey Wednes-
day.
Right Rev. Mgr. Thomas s. Preston,
vicar general OF the Archdiocese of New
York. in honor Of Archbishop COrrigaD's
silver jubilee has been promoted by his
Holiness Pope Leo XIII. prothonotary
al inStdr.
In Philadelphia on Wednesday Mira.
William Burrow fatally cut her husband
with q razor and then cut her own throat.
She was in wretched health, and feared
he was going to leave her. Her wound
is not dangerous.
Eight capitalists in Pittsburgh have
associated together TO form, with a CAPT
tai OF 50, 800, 900, a dressed-beef con-
Germ there similar to Armour's to monopo-
lie Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio,
aud West Virginia trade.
The remains of the late Daniel Hager-
Nv, chief clerk to the Assistant Postmas-
teri General, who died at his home, IN
Baltimore, on Wednesday, will be buried
TO day from St. Leos Catholic church.
Mr. Eagerly lived for number OF years
in Richmond, and had many warm
friends here
In Minnesota last February man who
was sentenced to the penitentiary for
term of years was pardoned by Governor
McGill on condition that he would never
drink liquor again. He broke his
promise, and last week was remanded be-
hind the bars to serve out three years
unexpired term.
The claim Of Chairman Brice that
Iowa Will go Democratic this fall is well
founded. Judge James Grant. of Da-
venport, says: 81 am an old man and
one OF tile Bourbons of Bourbons, and
] would be content to die If | could see
Iowa go Democratic" He has given the
committee 10000, and asked that 1t be
especially devoted to Iowa.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-24
ArRAGEDY EsPrIxiNG.
Three Persons KILLED by Lightning
I'm Richmond COunty-Acei-
dentatly Shot, Rte.
Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch

Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.I
FREDERICKSBURG, August %, 1893.
Information just received here states
that during bsptismal exercises at Car
ter's Wharf. in Richmond county,
on the 18th instant, Mr. Warren
Saunders, Mrs. Bartlette, aud Mrs.
Motherhood, of that county, were
instantly killed by lightning. The par
ticnlars as far as can be learned are that
during the exercises heavy cloud arose
and large number Of persons, including
the above named, sought refuge in an
old warehouse, when a current Of light
ming passed through the building. kill
ing the three named and stunning the
eutire assemblage. resulting in severe
injuries to several OF them. Mr.. Saun-
deTs when killed was sitting in the lap
OF a gentleman, over whose body the
current also passed, nutilating his
clothes and tearing one OF his boots into
fragments. but resulting in no serious in
juries TO himself.
At Warrensvllle, in Westmorcland
county. on the 2lst instant Mr.. Frank
HUT, prominent merchant and citizen,
was accidentally killed by the discharge
OF a revolver in the hands OF Mr..
Muse. From what your correspondent
could learn it Seems A. il Mr.. HUT was
engaged in posting his books and that
Mr.. Muse was standing beside him re-
yolying the cylinder. whsn il went OF,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-24
BARBECUEIH POwHATAN.
A Fine Gathering I'm Behalf or the
Canse Of Immigration.
Correspondence Of tho Richmond Dispatch.l
an 1000

(Correspondence Of tho Richmond Dispatch.l
JoRDAS's SroBE, Aug %, 1888.
In obedience 10 notice given early on
Yesterday morning the people COM
meneed assembling at Mr.. George Ia
boris. in this county, to attend barbecue
given in behalf OF immigration. This
was day long to be remembered. The
County Committee was out IN full force.
Credit for the success of the occasion was
due 10 the indeiatigable efforts of Messrs.
Norwood, Jordan, and Tabor. Nothing
was spared by them to make everybody
have good time. Many were ont from
different counties, and your city was
we'll represented. An old Virginia vel
come was extended TO one and all, and l
am sure that every man went home i'm
pressed with the fact that the people of
Powhatan don't do things halfway.
At2 o'clock dinner was announced and
the writer can truthlully say that he
never saw a nicer dinner. Everything
thet heart could wish was served, and
there was enough left for at least one
thousand more people.
After dinner the meeting was called to
order and Hon. Joseph Hobson was
elected chairman. After explaining the
object of the meeting he introduced Dr.
". II. fleming. Judge W. Pope Dab
new. Hon. Thomas NJ. Miller, MIR. Yves
son. and others, all Of whom made elo-
quent addresses. Resolutions were read
and adopted. DAN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-24

resulting in the death OF Mr.. HUT The
community, IL Ia said, is greatly grieved
at the unfortunate affair.
Gilmor s. Kendall, the Democratic
nominee for Congress from this district.
has made the following appointments Tor
public speaking at the court-houses 10
the counties below on the days named
Richmond, September 3D.; Northumber-
land, September 10th; Lancaster. Sep
tember 18th; Wostmoreland, September
2ith; Gloucester, October LIST; Mat
thews, October Sth; King and Queen,
October 18th. Other appointments wiil
be made later on.
Mr.. Kendall viii make q vigorous aud
active canvass, and from reports received
here il looks as il he will be the successor
TO the Republican incumbent by nice
majority. HAMpfoN'