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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-11-03
Co,oon Iudcucndcnce.

LONDON, Oct. 27-Tho Standards cor.
,osmondant Mt Shanghai says: Reports
from Corea indicate that declaration OF
the independence of that country Dai, n''y n"y
shortly DO expected. The husslam , an. ,na
American representatives support .,sa 'ne
King. and The movements OF american ,e,,,,a,
and % Russlar meu-of-war lend crea'o'''y
A.. Aha rumorv
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-11-03
r,,r,.cc Gc.s a New Trial.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 2s.-ln the case OF James
r. Talmare, son of the late manager OF tho
Wabash Western railway, convicted OF tne
murder of Charles 7. Tidd, telegraph
onorator at Brunswick, NO., and sentenced
10 twenty -one years Imprisonment, a now
navy triai has been granted.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-11-03
A Costly Drink.

Drs MONIES a., Oct 25'-u' s. swamp
Land Commissioner W. c. Ferry was er,
ros,ed ot Iowa Falls yesterday charged
with treating personal friend to dr'hS
Of whisky. Ho was fined 500 for t,,.,O.i the OIL
tense. 1t is said to have been po'''lca
prosecution.
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FELL INTO THE RIVER.
Terrible Accident On a Bridge Near Blairs-
VILE, Ill.

DuQUOIN, ILL, Oct 8.-A catastrophe
occurred yesterday afternoon near Blalrs-
vile, about sixteen miles from here.
gang of men were repairing the iron truss
bridge which spans the Big Muddy river,
and an order was given one OF them 10
loosenI girder fraction of an inch.
The girder was one of the main supports,
and one turn of the wrench swung tho
bridge out of plumb, and, without mo-
ments warning, the vast mass dropped to
the water, fifty feet below. VIM Thomp-
son was instantly killed, and Arthur Nc
Rea, James Campbell, D. Maiield, John
Edmunds and Theodore Harris fatally in
jured. w. H. McRea, Thomas Robinson,
Miles Harris, Frank Leech and an un-
known man were seriously injured, all OF
a spssaipiag Rretures Of the arns or
isla severe cuts and htuises. A
aS seAnastx horses MaIe aisa's'sieu.
asa l,e ~ 4 -,ss s.sesoi t'''tst8i'd
ss State, t7t teot in che ciearaud trfy'
Il feet above high water, the one span
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-11-03
T.ain Ikobllpry,

urupurs TENN, Oct. 2s-The east
hound passenger train on the Iron Noun
,o,n railroad was held up by train robbers
this afternoon two miles west OF Newpo,', p.',
Ark. The passengers were robbed Of soou, J,
5000 5000 No further details can be obtained
tonight
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-11-03
RIOT AT GREENvlLLE, O.
haiiroad Depot Partially Wrecked by an
Infuriated Mob,


GREENvILLE, o., Oct 2S.-An unfortu-
nate affair occurred here last night about
midnight, which will result in the death
OF at least one man. A large delegation
came from Dayton last evening on a spe.
clal train to attend the Democratic demon
stration here, and among the number was
James NJ. Powell, blacksmith, who lives
near Johnson's Station, about seven miles
east OF Dayton, and member of SULPHUR
Green Democratic Club. Just before the
special train started from the Dayton and
Union Depot to return to Dayton, Ansley
Odell, alias Dad, ;" q tough from Arcanum,
TINS county, got into difficulty with some
one in the crowd, A fight ensued, daring
which Odell fired three shots from re-
volver, one of the balls striking Powell in
the left groin, inhictng what the doctors
say is fatal wound. When they found
that one Of their number was shot the
Daytv@ boys becane fFaaflg sen it.geattS
~ ppon Odsil deterfn,aadta / sillAl,a, h,Ai
;ae yet sv'as' f'plp "a en- esssa SooF =. q
4-sg.1 'hn fse's ssiisa1a ljascon and
sf"-'Nf, w WI e''"' .ttiNe 81 atdtion Agent
swans aud several citizens, Immediately
closed the doors to protect Odell. The in
furiated mob attacked the depot, and
while some on the inside held the doors
and windows others took Odell through
the small ticket window and secreted him
in the cellar, from whence he was after
ward taken and placed in jail The mob
wrecked the lower part of the depot, the
| panels Of the door and window sashes be-
ing smashed in. Olell is badly used up,
but he would have been torn to pieces had
he not escaped from the crowd. Powell
had nothing to do with the fight and much
sympathy is expressed for him, as he has
a wife and four small children. His wife
| is here with him
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-11-03
Sackuille Cats the Sack.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3J,-By direction of
the President the Secretary of State to-
day informed Lord Sackville that for
causes heretofore made known to Her Ma
jesty's Government his continuance in his
present official position in the United
States is no longer acceptable, to this
Government, and would consequently be
detrimental to the relations between the
two countries
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-11-03
Fatal Family Feud.

Roxrr, MISS, Oct 2d'-Two members members
each of the Rowland and Porter famllies
engaged in a fight this morning twenty
five shots were fred Dr. $. v Porter was
fatally wounded and W. II. Porter serious
ly shot.
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Threw Herself Into the River.

LITTLE Rock, ARK, Oct. 2a-Mrs. Car
rie Turner teacher in the Little Rock
University, committed suicide by drown
ing in the Arkansas river. Mrs. Turner
was daughter of Judge Chamberlain, a
prominent citizen, and ranked high as an
artist. An unfortunate marriage and sep
aration is given as the cause.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-11-03
All Hands Lost.

TnLAMooK, ORE,, Oct 2s.-The schooner
Makah, of Astoria, Oregon, was wrecked
near the entrance of Tillamook Bay on
Wednesday, the oath inst As the hull OF
the vessel lays a bottom side up, and no
signs of life are visible, it is supposed that
all hands were lost.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-11-03
Entnl Crossing accident.

WEST LIBERTY, IA, Oct 2sTwo ladies
from Pennsylvania, visiting their brother
A. Mckinley, near this place, were killed
by Burlington and Cedar Rapids passen-
ger train at crossing, The boy driver
,vas also killed,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-11-03
A Nnynnl Wnnnr

STEuBENvILLE, o., Oct. 2S.-An odd
wager that beats all yet heard from was
made at Mingo Junction, this county, be-
tween two women. Tho Republican woman
agrees if Cleveland is elected to ride n
mule, man fashion, from Mingo to Steu-
benville and back, distance of six miles
and, if Harrison is elected, the Democrat
woman will do the riding.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-11-03
The Time Extended,

CINCINNATI Oct. 2s.-At the urgent re-
quest of the guarantors of the Exposition
fund a meeting of the Board of Commits
sioners of the Centennial Exposition was
held yesterday afternoon. 1t was decided
to continue the big show until November
S. The price of admission will bo twenty
fiya canfs
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-11-03
Stanley Reported Dead.

LILLE, FRANCE Oct 29.-The Echo du
Nord states that the president of the Geo.
graphical Society of Lilo has received
news from Africa that Henry NJ. Stanley
has been massacred, with all his expedi-
ton excepting two men.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-11-03
Only Sixteen New Cases.

JACKSONVILLE FLAn Oct. 2S-President
Neal Mitchell has just issued the following
official bulletin for tho twenty four hours
ending six O'Clock this evening: New cases,
16; deaths, 8; total number of cases to date,
4,059; total number Of deaths to date, 34S.
Deaths-Lizzio Mason, Mack Preston and
PnYton S. Bnckhalter.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-11-03
Suicide in the Courl-Room,

KANSAS CITY, Oct. O.-A sensation was
created in the criminal courtroom this
morning by the suicide of Jack Fleming a
deputy MARSHAL who drew a revolver and
blew his brains out while court was in ses-
sion. No cause assigned.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-11-03

PUTNAM CT, Oct. pa herd of sixty
cows was struck by Hartford and Put
nam train Saturday night at a grade
crossing and curve near Bolton Notch, and
fourteen were killed. The high rate OF
speed alone saved the train from being
hurled down forty foot embankment
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-11-03
Yellow Fever Bulletin,

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Oct. 29-President
Neal Mitchell has just issued the following
official bulletin for the twenty-four hours
ending six o'clock this evening; New cases,
SO; deaths, 4; total number of cases to date
1905; total number of deaths to date, 352,
Deaths--J. NJ Bell, Thomas Phillips (color-
ed), Joseph H. Sellers, Mrs. Mary Fpnell.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-11-03
To Inspect Our Railways

CHICAGO, Oct. 25.-Count lethelius ana
Carl Alex. Holm, assistants to the CHIEF
engineer of the Swedish Royal hallway
Company, are in the city. They were sent
to America by the Swedish Government
to inspect the railway systems oil this
cnuutry.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-11-03

fps largest single shipment of opium
\ ever reached San Francisco ar
Ia there few days ago aboard the
pmer City of New York from Hong
hc. 1t weighed 16, AGO pounds, and
klD per pound nctted the government
|duty Sl64, 500.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-11-03
Mare Favorable.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Oct 25.-Presidens
Neal Mitchell has just issue the following
official bulletin for the twenty -four hours
ending six o'clock this evening; New cases,
%; deaths, 9; total number of cases to date,
1887; total number of deaths to date, Sil,
Deaths-George Tousey and John d.
Green
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-11-03

-Dumley (who proposes to "strike"
Brown for twenty dollars)-'.Brown,
I'm in bad shape, and want you to
do me q favor" Brown-"Any thing,
Dumley, any thing; but lend you
money; I'm hard-up myself" Dunn
ley (who sees his case is hopeless)-
"Brown, did l ask you to lend me any
money! Did' l say single word
about money! The favor l was about
ask is-but never mind-never mind
(goes of with q touching air OF having
been misjudged). Life.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-11-03

ITHACA, n. ", Oct 3O.-Richard Darber,
who was convicted last week OF murder in
the first degree for killing Ann Mason, in
March, was sentenced to-day to be hanged
December Is.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-11-03
Tho Nun Of Kenmnre.

PITTsBuRGH, Pa, Oct ga local will
TO- morrow say that it is positively able to
state that the celebrated Sister Mary
Clare, the Nun of Kenmare, has changed
her religious views, and is now actively
opposing the Roman Catholic Church.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-11-03
Ba1eau'S Suit Sstilej.

NEW YORK, Oct 80 )-To-day the Grant
family settled the suit brought by General
Badeau against the estate of U. s. Grant,
for services in writing the memoirs, by
paying the amount Gained By Badeau -
ST. OOO-in full with interest to date. Ba-
deau made no concession.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-11-03
Fatal STANDARDIZATION

CLEVELAND, O., Oct 2s.-August Hertel,
an immigrant boy, aged fourteen, who was
on his way from Bavaria to join his faith
or. VIM. Hertel, at Shumway, ILL.,, walked
off a Lake Shore train while asleep, la't
night. near here, and was killed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-11-03

WAsHIYGToN, Oct. 30.-Surgcon Hutton,
at Camp Perry, Fla, and Surgeon Urqu-
hart, at Live Oak, Fla, have telegraphcd
to Surgeon General Hamilton that they
have undoubted evidence of the existence
of yellow fever in Baldwin, Fla.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-11-03
Escapcd From Jail.

CHARLESTON, w. VA, Oct. 2S.-Thomas
Carr and W. A. Copeland, charged with
burglary, and Captain Jack Goldsby, es-
capped from the Fayette Jail last night by
saving through the bars.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-11-03

Tho London detectives beat the
world in inductive reasoning. Because
a man has an eagle eye they immedi-
ately set him down as an American. -
Boston transcript.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-11-03
,r,,,lonoire,s Funeral Expenses.

NEW YoRK, Oct. LIN tho renewed
hearing Of tho A. I, Stewart will case to-
day the fact was developed that tho state
had been charged Sc, sOl.2l for funeral ex'
nenses Of the millionaire.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-11-03

ST.. LOUIS, Oct. 2S-James Ward, a
trapeze performer, fell at the London The
ater tonight while doing the wheel TRICK
twenty. five feet, striking head first on
stone floor and fractured his skull lie
d,od on the way to the hospital.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-11-03

Rural De aeon" Yes, Mr.. Divine
all the congregation was pleased with
your sermon, an the committee is
thinkin' of givin you call, but the
fact is we amt quite sure whether
you'll suit or not" Preacher -" Would
you like another trial sermonP
avail, no. that an t necessary; but ef
you don't mind we'd like you to send
y'r wife to this town for few days 80
the womin folks kin git a look ather." "
-PhLqdelphia Record.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-11-03

Ono of the questions Of the day is
What is the use of paying so much per
foot for wood-carpet when you can
have the bare floor for nothingp-
Puck
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Rlnclkman Hanged.

LITTLE Rock, ARK, Oct. 2'-liugh
Blackman, colored, was hanged at Toledo
to-day. Blackman killed a negro known
as big Six" in quarrel nearly two years
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-11-03
,u,,o. Matthews ImprovinS

~. w.su,So,oN, oct % --Fricnds VINO IN. NJ
,trod,o.day at tho residence Of Stanley
w",,nows H".v as to his condition were assu'eu
that he continues eomforlaD's ,,'a.s s"J
proving. lie is bowe'er very was
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-11-03
Fcmale Candidate for Governor

BosroN, MASS, Oct 29.-Twenty one
women yesterday in convention nomi-
mated Miss Alice D. Stockton, Of Wheaton,
as candidate of the Equal Rights party
for Governor of Massachusetts,. The can
didate Is twenty-six years Of age.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-11-03


o,s stSERAL ScHoFIELD promulgated the
s'u.r ~. u from the Secretary of War detail
~ ~ Oap'ain S. Kellogg, 5ith Cavalry.
H. a. '"e purpose OF completing the loca-
s. ~ On tho official map of troops en-
T Tsseu In tho battle OF Chickamauga.
b.' a' plates Of the survey Of the field
A. oeen completed for some time, but
s.,pp position of the troops have not been
Naa revised Captain Kellogg was
,Da 70 General Thomas In the battle
gs l. y familiar with the field. lie de-
vols. Information from officers wto par.
S'pa''d in the greal battle
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-11-03

N,w CASTLE, PA, Oct. 25,-Rev' Robert
Eckles, aged G5 years, a pron''n."' w. 1 nsa,
odist minister, was struck 10y tram nsai
Reno. Pa, this afternoon ana aihoS' IL"
stontly killed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-11-03

DENVER, Coll, Oct 3).-Andy Fulton,
Ex.Mayor of Pittsburgh, who has a large
shot and seriously wounded to-day by his
wife. Jealousy is the alleged cause.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-11-03

lhE first baby girl born in Denver
" ndS The daughter of n settler named
n'rVey' and she was born in 1860. In
NOgnlllon of her enterprise in being
'''n In the camp, public-spirited citi-
''ls presented her with all the land in
'xul OF her fathers cabin. Unfortu-
r''ely the taxes were never paid, and
M' land, now worth $2,000,000, fell
~ ,a'o other hands. The first girl who
saOe owned 1t all, is now a singer in q
'ariety show in that city.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-11-03

WYAMAc, IND, Oct. 2S.-Will Scott, an
alleged forger awaiting his trial in the
county Jail, overpowered the jailer last
night, choked him severely and made good
his escape,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-11-03

From the habit hens have OF lay
fng their eggs in out-of-the-way places.
one would fancy that they we e laying
them for rise in price--~ad2e.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-11-03
Dip Price for Tobacco.

RICHMOND, VA, Oct 2j'--This was To-
bacco Day at the Exposition, and at the
premium sale of leaf tobacco extraordIn,
ary prices were obtained. One hosshead
hrouybt ~ 200
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-11-03
n,r NJ the first acts OF the new war
/, baltimore was to collide with a
| :, boat, The Baltimore was some
[at damaged.

bu1 ,pELpHIA became 50 overcrowd-
kth lawyers that the judges recently
ked the required course of study be-
admission as practicing attorney
n two wears to three.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-11-03
Gnnn u Canada.

BUFFALO, n. v, Oct. 30-lIenry F. AL
bers, coal and lumber merchant of this
city, has gone to Canada after forging the
name of Jacob Scheu, the brewer, to notes
amounting to $2l0O0.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-11-03

IS rersian Embassador at
hin. Expresses himself as much
scd with this country, and says
true oriental enthusiasm that its
zen are the most beautiful in the
ID. He left Mrs. Hadji Hasyein
DIV Khan Motamed ell Vasari al
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-11-03

PRINCE BISMARCK recently gave u
! TO his servants and tenants at Fried
hme to celebrate the dispatch to
tly Of 900 telegraph poles cut in his
ests Bismarck has supplied Ger.
nv VIII '"1 90 telegsapl,-lsssles
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-11-03

Happiness is u roadside flower
growing on the highway of usefulness
and prosperity.
Arizona silver belt., 1888-02-11
Blazing Heavens that Inspired Terror and
 Disnay in 1883

In last issue we referred to meteo- ric visitations, and now recall a celes- tial grandure witnessed by the writer ffty-fve years ago, (Noy. 13, 1833), which startling phenomenon evoked a general feeling of sonsternatih. We feel that that seer cannot btter be described than D tue folloung ex- tract from the ittsburg Dispatch, and therefore rels duee lzre:
 - ibis tine .wass aif unseen rlads of pale and gaica ' vanishing luminous streak, not auroral-llke in character, not slewly-moving nor in dlcating magnetic action, but swift, dim and spectrallike.
 When the moon had set the heavens were found all aaame in fiery splen- dor. It seemed to the startled ob- server as if the stars had taken fire, and, turning loose from their celestial fastenings, rushed into space from their position, leaving glowing trails of light of various hues.
 The preceding day passed as rath- CT bracing and breezy, but withal not unpleasant, autumn day, and sunset, almost marvellous to relate, found the sky clear over all the North American continent occupied by white men, as well as over large areas of the Atlan- tic and Pacific Oceans.
 A crescent moon shone in the earlier evening, but retired soon after g o'clock. Some tune before the setting of that luminary something unusual was noticed in the heavens.
 With this the stars had, of course, nothing to do. Tue thousands on thousands of meteors had a generally central starting point, as if emanating from the constellation Leo. From this polnt they shot outward many of them describing arcs of from 30 de- grees to 40 degrees, and while these curved lines crossed each other at all conceivable angles, the general source was from the central starting point already indicated.
 While the great mass of6Sneteors left only luminous, we'll l..edstrails, many of z--..-4-aA.,-1a4.. .fff3s,ly bril- IiaHf, d!sclosiag shades Ezoiha &om glowing white through all W:eTsbades of orange and red, with ecAsional ranges in blue. A rapld motia was their general characteristic, but to this there were notable exceptions. Some were apparently stationay and emitted their light in streams oi glow ing sparks. This was when tbdr mo- tion was Tn a direct line tothe ob- server and they were not, as is gener- ally supposed, poised staticnar in mid air.
Arizona silver belt., 1888-02-11

One of the largest naphtha foun- tains yet known has lately broken out near Baku, which threatens to inun- das9 all Balakhani. The naphtha, owins~to the pressure of the gases which accompany it, rises to a helght of from 280 feet to 420 feet, and is carried away by the wind to a great distance, falling like fine rain at the more distant parts of the district, but near the fountain coming down ID tor rents that form rivers and streamlets. Further on it falls like sleet, and set ties in a layer on all the buildings in the neighborhood These naphtha rivers flow for a distance of more than half mile, and pass through. wells, works, reservoirs, and inhabited hOus- es, etc. Unfortunately, ali the reser- voirs in the neighborhood were full when the fountain broke out and the eil was thus wasted. Owing to the stiffness of the atmosphere, at one time the gases which accompany the naphtha spread in a heavy layer for more than 280 yards, filings tie hous- es and placing their inhabitants in a most dangerous position, especially lat nlght, when fires were lit. The sand and dust thrown up by the fountain form hill of considerable size, and have buried the boiler-h0us6 of the mining company's works and all buildings in close proximity to the fountain. There is no doubt that any exposed flame would set the whole district, from the mining eompany's works to the Sabounchi Railway sta tion, in a blaze. Many efforts have been made to stop the spring, but all have as yet proved unayailing, for af- ter five or SIX hours the fountain would agaln burst forth with all it's former vigor. For some days the fountain has been left to play without hindrance and has increased in power. In consequence of a strong and chang Ing wind setting in, the naphtha has been scattered in every direction, turning the whole district into a pe-  troleum swamp. The naphtha pours from the roofs of the houses. on to which also fall the earth and stones earned up by the oil.
Arizona silver belt., 1888-02-11
A New Gun.

The maxim automatic gun vas giv- en its first exhibition in the office of the Chief of Ordinance of the navy January 27th. It is a rapid-fring, smalI-caliber gun, and thought to be quite an improvement on the Gatling. Its chief advantages are its small weight and its portability, the whole gun Tn It's box weighing less than 70 pounds, the box being about s feet in length and foot square The gun IS provided with water-jacket around the barrel, which prevents overheat- ing. It Is claimed that 700 shots a minute can be fired. The action is started by the operator, who sits on saddle en the rear leg of the tripod, pressing spring Tn the breech, when the firing begins. The feed IS from belts holding about 100 shots each, which are contained in box fitting under the middle ot the gun. olght- ing is done by means of pair of han- dies at the breach, and the gan, being 50 light, can be readily moved so as to sweep the horizon h yefy extended field.
 It is the desire of the inventor to get this gun adopted by the United States Government, and he has pre- sented the Navy Department with. two pieces. They will probably be tested at the navy yard next week. The Commodore would not express any opinion on the merits of the gun, but admitted that he is greatly interested in it. It is thought that it will be adopted. The guns are mounted either for naval or land service.