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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-09-29
AN IMMENSE CANNON.
THE GREAT13-INCH GUN AT WASH
INGTON NAVY YARD.

The Largest Ever Made in This Country
by the Built-Up Process-Its Total
Length Nearly Forty Feet-Ir VIII
Throw a Shell Weighing Eleven
Hundred Pounds a Distance of
Twelve or Thirteen Miles.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2s.-The last Of the
jackets was yesterday slipped over the
breeoh of the great 13-inch gun at the
Washington navy yard, and the immense
piece Of ordnance is now nearing compile
tion. The work is one OF more than usual
interest. and every step is being carefully
watched by Capt. Sampson, the Inspector
in charge at the yard. The gun will be
the largest ever made in this country by
the built-up process. Fifteen-inch guns were
made during the war of cast-iroo, but they
were smooth bores, and from any point of
view, except in regard 20 caliber, they were
insignificant when compared with the gun
now on the lathe at the navy yard. This
modern steel rifle is made of thirteen sepa-
rate pieces of metal exclusive of complex
carriages. 1t consists of a central tube over
which are shruuk bands or Jackets OF vari-
Gus shapes. The joints are so exactly
matched that the gun appears to be but one
piece of metal. Its total length is nearly
40 feet. Its diameter at the Dr9eCh Is an
inch more than fest, and It tapers to a
thickness of 81 inches &C the muzzle. When
finished the gun will weigh
NEARLY 158 900 POUNDS.
It requires more than quarter Of ton
of powder to load this rifle for one dis
charge, but that quantity is expected to
hurl a shell as tall as Il good-sizsd boy and
weighing 100 pounds distance of twelve
or thirteen miles at the extraordinary vslo-
city Of 2, 100 feet per second. Close at
hand this shot would penetrate 26}B inches
OF solid steel, and at the distance OF 16 miles
from the gun (which is about as far as such
guns can be sighted and fired with accuracy
in marine warfare, the shot would still
have velocity sufficient to smash through
the sides of ship covered with 81 u inches
Of steel armor. Very few such ships are
aaoat. This is the first of twelve of such
guns that are intended for the new battle
ships, and, with three others, will find a
place ia the turrets Of the battleship Ore
Eon, now building on the Pacific coast
When finished its construction will have
occupied six mouths, but better time can
be made with other guns of this caliber.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-09-29
a CIVIL RIGHTS CASE.

The Outcome of the G. A. R. Enosmp-
ment at the Capital.
WASHINGTON. Sept. 2S.-The @. A. R.
encampment in this city left behind it a
civil rights case in the district police court.
William johnson, past commander Of Thad-
deus Stevens post of New York city, is a
coored man. He asserted that he
was refused food In Harveys
restaurant last Wednesday on the ground OF
his color. The case was tried In the police
court to-day. The testimony made out a
pretty strong case in Johnson's favor but
the defendant produced witnesses who swore
that johnson was refused service because
the tables were all occupied or engaged, and
The jury returned a verdict in favor of the
restaurant keeper without leaving their
seats
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-09-29
GILMORE'S OBSEQUIES.
PEOPLE MASsED IN CROWDS AT
THE RESIDENCE.

Delegations From the Press Club, the
Twenty-secondR Regiment, Lotus Club
and Other Organizations in the
MournfuI Procession.
NEW YORK, Sept. 2S.-Nearly 1000
friends of the late Patrick Sarsfield Gilmore
gathered in and about the family residence,
No lG4 West Eighty~sixth street, to-day,
during the preliminary funeral services
which were held there The house
was crowded, and down the street
on both sides were massed
people who stood in respectful silence. At
the conclusion OF the services the immediate
relatives and friends filed past the casket
taking the last farewell look at the body of
the man who had gladdened multitudes
Then the caskeU was closed and the pail
bearers emerged from the house, passing
between a delegation from the Press Club
formed In double lines across the sidewalk,
while back of them stood delegations
from the Twenty second regiment, the
Lotus Club, the Musicians Protective Union
the Musicians League OF Americs, the
Catholic Club and Musicians Post No. 450
q. A. X. The casket was plain black one,
with silver trimmings. 1t was drap ed in
the stars and stripes. aud upon it
lay a floral wreath. The cortege
was headed by platoon
of twenty policemen under Inspector Nc
Egoy. Then came the band playing the
dead march. firing squad Of sixteen mem
bers of the Twenty second regiment in
uniform, the pall-bearers, Press Club an6
other organizations, including the uop-com-
mssioned officers Of the Twenty-second regi-
ment in uniform and long line Of carriages.
THE FLORAL OFFERINGS
Three open carriages bore a mass Of
floral designs, among them a Maltese cross
bearing the motto Of the Twenty-second
regiment, and fac-simile of Gilmore's
conducting stand six feet high. The
line OF march was down the
boulevard TO Fifty eighth street
to Fifth avenue to Sixteenth street, 10 st.
Francis Xavier church. A greas throng
crowded the church and the street In the
vicinity. After the services the procession
reformed aud marched up Fifth avenue to
Twenty -secoEd street, to First avenue, to
TWenty-third street, where it disban6el.
Only the close friends aud the special mill
tary detail went to the cemetery. Iu defer
ence to Mrs. Gilmore's wishes there were no
uniformed organizations In the line except
the special detail. All ths members OF the
various bodies were in civilians dress.
Musicians Post No. $50, G. A. r., will
change its name TO p. S. Gilmore post.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-09-29
M'CARTHYIrn MAGISTRATES.

The Irish Lord Chancellor Appoints
Six From That Party.
DUBLIN. Sept. 2S.-The Irish lord chan
cellor has appointed six new magistrates for
the city OF Cork, all Of whom are McCar-
thyites. Until Morley's appointments as
chief secretary for Ireland the magistrates
Of Ireland, with scarcely au exception, were
tories.
The corporation OF the city of
Belfast has decided to present an address to
Lord Houghton, the new viceroy Of Ire
land, upon his arrival in Dublin. This is in
strong contrast n the action OF the authori-
ties OF Dublin and Kingstown, who refuse
TO present him with an address. The only
reason for their refusal is that they are Par
nellites.
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THE NEW WAR VESSELS.
PROPOSALS ISSUED LOOKING TO
THEIR COMPLETION.

One a SeegoinR Battleship Of 5000
Tons Displacement and tho Other an
Armored Cruiser of 5000 Tons Dis
placemeut-The Battleship to Aver
age Sixteen Knots an Hour-To Be
Completed Within Three Years
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2s. - Under the
authority conferred by the last naval ap-
preparation bill, providing for the con-
struction OF two new vessels for the navy
one seagoing battleship of 5000 tons dis
placement, and one armored cruiser of 5000
tons displacement, proposals were TO day
Issued by the department for their con
struction. The proposals required that all
armor, armor bolts and their accessories,
for use in the construction OF the vessels
excepting such as may be required for the
protective decks, are to be furnished by the
government, but the contractor is TO furnish
all rtvets and other fasteninRs. The con-
tract for the construction OF the
seagoing battleship must contain provisions
to the effect that the contractor guarantees
that when completed and tested for gpeed
In the open sea, under the conditions TO be
prescribed by the navy department, the
speed developed by the vessel on such trial
shall be not less than an
AVERAGE OF SIXTEEN KNOTS.
per hour, maintained successfully for four
consecutive hours, during which period the
mir pressure in the fire room shall not exceed
an average of one inch of water, and for
every quarter knot of speed 80 developed
above the guarantee, the contractor
shall receive a premium over and
above the contract price, at the
rate OF $4,000, and for every quarter
knot that tbe vessel fails OF reaching the
guaranteed sspeed, sixteen knots, deduo-
ttons on account of such failure, are to be
made from the contract price at the rate Of
S25, 600 per quarter knot. The contract for
the construction of the cruiser requires
that she must develop speed
of not less than twenty knots.
under the same conditions as are prescribed
for the battleshiDs. with premium allow
auce of $4,000 for every quarter knot
above the required speed. aud correspond
ing reduction for every quarter knot she
falls short of the guaranteed speed.
Each vessel must be completed within
three years from the date Of contract, and
proposals must include construction of both
vessel and her machinery, complete in all
respects.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-09-29
G. A. RS RNCAMPMRNT.

The Number of People Carried to
Washington During the Week.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2S.-A careful esti-
mate Of the number OF passengers brought
TO the city by the various railroads during
the grand army encampment increases
rather than dirninishes the figures first re-
ported. The Baltimore and Ohio carried
about 100, 900 people, ana the other roads en-.
tering Washington combined brought about
the same number, making $4,000 strang-
ers in all, the largest crowd
ever in Washington at one time, not ex-
cep1ing the grand review Of 1865, when
130, $50 soldiers passed in review and 70, 900
strangers additional were in the city. In
addition to the foregoing number of passen-
gers carried, the Baltimore aud Ohio road
furnished transportation for $1,000 old
veterans to the various battle fields. Eighty
per cent. Of them went to Gettysburg and
the remainder to Harper's Ferry, Antietam
and points In the valley OF Virginia.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-09-29
CANADAY's SUICIDE.
The Verdict of the 6oroner's Jury at
the Inquest.

The Verdict of the Coroner's Jury at
the Inquest.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2S.-An inquest was
held this afternoon over the body of the late
William P. Canaday. The jury confined
itself to establishing the cause of death, and
did not 90 into the relation between
CGnaday, his partner, Houghton and other
persons. Police Officer Colbert testified that
he asked Canaday several times IL the al
legged burglar bad taken any money from
the open safe, and that Canaday had said no
money was taken. Capt. Houghton asserts
that he put S2, 600 in the safe the preceding
afternoon, but no mention was made of tbs
fact until after Canaday's death, and this
part of Capt. Houghton's story the police
dlsoredit The burden of the testimony
with reference to Canadey's allegation that
burglars had tied him, while necessarily not
positive. was all against the truth of the
statement. The following is the verdict:
That said William P. Canaday came to his
death at ia Tenth street, northwest, about
1880 o'clock a. m Sept. 81 1899, from pistol
shot wound in the brain, inflicted by his
own hand"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-09-29
THE STATE CAMPAIGN.
CHAIRMAH ATKINSON WORKING
FOa A FULL STATE VOra.

Every Voter Must Be Brought Out
Next Wednesday - Advice to the
County Committees as to Theiz
Tickets - Commissioner Bradwell's
Good Reports in Houston County.
ATLANTA, GA. Sept. 2s-Chairman
Atkinson of the democratic state committees
has flushed sending 10 the chairman OF
every county committee a personal letter
urging that every effort be made to secure
full vote. Similar letters have also been
sent to many other prominent democrats in
the various counties, and, in fact, the state
committee is now bending its greatest energy
to drawing out the voters for the election Of
next Wednesday.
TO SLIP TO BE MADE.
Chairman Atkinson is anxious that no
slip is made on techuicalities He has sent
20 the proper county authorities copies Of
the regular ticket to be voted by democrats
on election dav. II is important that each
name on that ticket Is spelled correctly and
that no error is made liable to oomplicate
the vote on the constitutional amendments
A matter Of special importance is the neces
sity OF not allowing the state ticket to suffsE
for the especial benefit of the local legisls
tive tickets in each Of the counties. Some'
times the local candidates have
THEIR OWN TICKETS PRINTED,
leaving everything blank but their own
names. Many voters. especially the colored
voters. will, nine times out of ten. vote
these tickets, because they are short and
explanatory, rather than vote the regular
state ticket, which leaves blank the place
for the local candidates. names. Too much
of this Will have the effect OF cutting down
to unnecessary numbers the majority Of the
democ ratio state house officers.
GOOD NEWS FROM HOUSTON.
Capt. s. d. Bradwell, state school com.
missioner, brings good news from Houston
county. He hag been there for two days,
and, while not on q political mission. be
kept his eyes and ears open. Houston has
oil along been regarded as Btrong for the
third party on account OF the large number
Of negro voters in the county. But Capt.
Brsdwoll says ho has it from a member Of
the county committee that Houston viii
give Northeu $500 majority. Capt Brad
we'll also says nine-tenths Of the teachers In
the state, white aud black, will vote for
N orthen. notwithstanding the assertions Of
the third party.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-09-29
DEEP WATER AT MOBILE.
BIDS Cpeaed for Completing the Ship
Channel in the Harbor.

6!as Cpeaed for Completing the Ship
Channel in the Harbor.
MOBILE, ALA. Sept. 2S.-Bids were
opened to-day under the contract system
Tor completing the ship channel between
Mobile and deep water in Mobile bay.
1nere being already depth Of 20 feet and a
width of 1S0 feet, bids are on basis of %
iegt ig depth and $50 feet width, and are as
5TT,Hows, Il, the first named being the lowest !.
1ne National Dredging Company of Will
..llngton, Del, per cubic yard, Z 7-10 cents;
Va eae Alabama Dredging and Jetty Company
ot .. Mobile, Ala, 8 cents; Leopold Marx
u. " Mobile, "a cents; Leonard, Walsh &
10 10, OF Mobile, l015 cents; American Dredg-
ttng Company of Philadelphia, II cents
r9r Improvement OF Pascagouls harbor and
rrtver' the Alabama Dredging aud Jetty
Company, per cubic yard, Is cents; the
Improvement of Biloxi, Miss. } harbor, the
Tbautma THlaoama Dredging Company, 1S cents
lnere Is appropriated for this year 1912, 900
tul tl the contract plans call for an expendi-
lure Of 81, 1898, 500.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-09-29
COLLISION AT BOSTON.
The Warren Steamer Ottoman Sinks
the Il. M. Whitney.

The Warren Steamer Ottoman Sinks
the Il. M. Whitney.
Boston, Sept. 28.-The freight steamer H.
NJ. Whitney of the Metropolitan line, bound
hence for New York with large miscel-
laneous cargo, was run into this evening and
sunk by the Warren line steamer Ottoman
that had been released from quarantine and
was coming up the harbor. The
collision was witnessed by the crews of
several vessels near at hand, and, as the
compartments of the Whitney kept her from
sinking Immediately, the crew had ample
opportunity to escape. The Ottoman
has a hole in her bottom, and seve-
fal of her plates were started, but she
proceeded up the harbor and lies anchored
in the stream. Her pilot claims he heard
but one whistle from the Whitney. The
steamer is valued at $3.50, 900 and her cargo
at $150,000 TO $500, 600 more.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-09-29
HoRsEwHIPPED IN THE STREET.

Ex-Judge Townsend Of Bannettsvllle
Gets Blows from a Buggy Whip.
COLUMBIA, 8. c., Sept 2S.-A. J. Rowe,
a prominent citizen of Benne!tsville, horse
whipped ex-Judge G. T. Townsend at that
place this afternoon on the street. Rowe
was q witness yesterday for the Charleston,
Sumter and Northern railroad in a case
that vas being tried ia court. Townsend
was counsel for the other side, and
Rowe says that he regarded Towsend's re-
marks upon his testimony as a reflection on
hi, veracity. He met the judge on Main
street this evening and struck him about
half dozen blows with buggy whip.
Townsend ran into his Office ard started out
with pistol, but was prevented by friends.
Townsend used TO be circuit judge and was
defeated in the recent primaries for solicitor.
Further trouble Is feared.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-09-29
a wOoLRN MILL BURNED.
The Loss Estimated at $3OO,OOO-I
suranca e075 600

The Loss Estimated at $500, O,OOO-In-
surancs $275,OOO.
WARREN, MASS, Sept. 2S.-The woolen
mill of Sayles & jerks was wholly burned
this afternoon. The loss is about 5000, coo
and is insured for about s275.OOO, mostly in
the Providence Manufacturers Mutual.
The mill was for manufacturing cloakinRs,
employed about 200 hands, and was run
ming overtime 70 fill orders. At one time
the fire threatened 10 wipe out
the whole west end OF the viii
lage and it wes with the utmost
difficulty that it was kept from crossing the
railroad tracks TO a row of frame houses.
Even if the mill is rebuilt, 1t will be at least
year before it is in running order and the
operators at work again.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-09-29
COLUMBUS Oar WORKS BURNED

Three TANK Cars Loaded With OIL Ex-
plode, Shaking Up the Town.
COLUMBUS, o., Sept. 28.-The Lima car
works were burned to-day, with the excep-
tion of the foundry and foundry Office. The
loss is placed at $4,000; insurance $4,000.
Two hundred and ten cars were destroyed.
The gross loss is estimated at 500, 900.
Three Union Tank Line cars, loaded with
oil, exploded, shaking the town and giving
rise to the rumor that an explosion Of nitro
glycerine had occurred.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-09-29
STEAMER WATERFOWL BURNED.

-Ne Stewardess Jumps Overheard
ana Striking Her Head Dies.
DoSToN, Sept. 2S-The steamer Water
so"o' which left here about 1920 O'Clock to.
CO, CO! LOT Lynn, took fire before she reached
'u"'sy Gut and became a total loss. Her
-'S7nSers and Grew were taken off
~ the tug Chase and landed at
wiz o' Shirley Mrs. Mary Carter,
Jumped from the burning vessel into the
water and struck her. head, presumably on
tbo propeller. She was quickly taken from
br.te brs water but died in short time. Her
bVs usoand was badly burned about the head,
ipiproans was saved. They ara the only persons
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-09-29
Michienn,s Populists.

LANSING, Mich, Sept. 2S-The Peoples
party convention this afternoon nominated
Judge William Newton of Flint for justica
Of the supreme court. Judge Newton had
previously received the nomination from the
democrats, and will probably be appointed
20 fill the vacancy caused by the resignation
Of Justice Morse, the democratic candidate
for governor.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-09-29
rRANe INDUS CAMPAIGN.

A Force Of 5000 Under Col. Lock
hardt Started from Allahabad.
SIMLA, Sept. GA force, under COM
maud of Col. W. LockhardE, started on its
bad, proceeded by q corps Of sappers, who
will make road for the expedition through
the Susal pass. The ostensible object OF the
expedition Is TO restore peace among the
Black mountains Lockhardt's force con
ssts Of 5000 mixed British and Indian
trOQpq
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-09-29
THE TELL GRAPHHRg STRIKE

To Be Settled With the Missouri Pa
cific in "a Few Days.
ST.. LOUIS, Mo-, Sept. 2S.-There Is every
probability that the differences between the
Missouri Pacific and the telegraphers en-
ployed by that road will be anicably settled.
A committee Of operators has been In con-
sultation with General Manager Smith for
two days. The latter says there is not the
slightest doubt that everything will be
agreeably settled in few days,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-09-29
TROOPS ORDERED OUT.

Marion County, Florida, Indignant
Against Shefer's Murderer.
JACKsoNvILLE, FLA, Sept. 2S.-Gov.
Fleming has ordered the Ocala Rifles to
assist tie sheriff of Marion county in pro-
tectiug York Ballard. the murderer Of
Shafer from lynchers, The populace are
indignant at the murder and threats Of
lynching are made. The Rifles ere now
under arms and the people are quieting
down
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-09-29
Moving Into New Quarters,

AUGUSTA, GA, Sept. 2s.-The mayor and
other city officers and the police force are
moving to-day into their new quarters on
Ellis street, recently purchased by the city.
For years Augustus city officers have occu-
pied rented quarters, but the Adkins house
was purchased some weeks ego and has been
remOdeled and fixed up for the city Of
hcers The new offices and headquarters
are central aud commodious.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-09-29
penrs7lvanla Republicsne.

WASHINGTON, Pa, Sept. 2s.-The repub-
licau campaign was opened here to-day by a
mass meeting at the fair grounds. Special
trains were run from the surrounding
towns and q crowd of 5000 people was
present. The principal address was made
by Gov. Mckinley, who spoke at consider
able length on the tariff. devoting especial
attention 70 the wool Industry
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-09-29
a BRUTAL AUGUSTA NEGRO.

She Strikes Her 6-Yesr Old Son With
Hammer.
AUGUSTA, Ga, Sept 2s-Milly Evans, a
negro woman, is in jail tonight awaiting
the result OF blow which she gave her
little 5-year-old child to-day. Losing her
temper she struck the little boy on the head
with hammer, and he is lying in a critical
condition in the hospital Tonight.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-09-29
NANCY HANKS AGAIN.
She Makes q Mile in 2:o4 Without q
Break.

Break.
TERRA HAUT, IND, Sept. 2S.-Nancy
Hanks made mile in 2:04 to-day. She was
driven by Budd Doble and the sulky had q
pneumatic tire and ball bearings.
The mare was accompanied by a runners
Abe Lincoln. The track received but little
more attention than for the other races be-,
yond one extra scrape and dragging.'
The day was fair, not hot, and
light breeze was stirring. The
mare started at full speed. The first
quarter was made IN 81, the runner gallop-
ing furiously behind her. Her gait was
steady as a steam driven piston. The half
was reached In 1929, the third quarter
pole Ia :3215, the half and mile was trotted
IN 204 without break or show Of uneasi-
ness or overdrivinR. The best quarter was
29s4. The last half wns made IN l:0l1G.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-09-29
SINGER MACHINE WORKS BURNED.

oH1eged Between 100000 and
%7oo'oOo-7OO Men Thrown Out.
-, .,-w YORK, Sept. 2s.-The largo factory
E,;' 'ue Singer Sewing Machine Company at
1,,-aoeth, N. j., was damaged by fire this
nns s,u'ng to an amount between $500, ,0CO
So 80 stOO'OOO About ZOO men are deprived
entiI lpIoyment, but the factory has not
factosy closed. The main part Of the same
orisSary was destroyed a year ago. The
9" ot both fires remains a mystery.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-09-29
AZ Receivar,s Sale.

ANNIsToN, ALA. Sept. o. Yesterday at
receivers auction the rolling stock, ETC., Of
the United States Rolling Stock Company
here was sold IN George w. Ristine, gem
eral manager of the new United States Car
Company. who bought for his company.
The new company has also leased the im~
meuse plant here from Receiver Lane.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-09-29
Sudden Illness of Roger O. Mills.

DALLAS, TEX, Sept. 2S.-A Corsicana
dispatch to the NetOS announces the sudden
illness Of Roger Q. Mills. The hard cam.
paign work has caused relapse of the
grip, from which he suffered last winter
and from which he never entirely re-
covered,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-09-29
Purchases of Silver

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2S.-Silver aggre-
eating 53G, 900 ounces was offered for sale
TO the treasury department to-day and of
this amount 900 ounces were purchased
at $3.50. S375c. No further purchases will
be made until Oct B.