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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1893-01-19
THE 16-INCH GUN.
The --latest Triumphs of Harvey Plates at
Bethlehem and Ocita Call for 1t.

The --latest Triumphs of Harvey Plates at
Bethlehem and Ocita Call for 1t.
In spite of the mishaps that have be-
fallen several of the British big breech-
loading rifles, both our rmyand our navy
ordnance officers have asked Congress to
let them attempt to build ll0ton or 100
ton guns.
The argument of the navy experts is
that the development of hardfaced armor
must now check the reacii' n against large
caibres, because great mass in the pro-
iectile has once more become necessary
to break through the hardeEed surface.
The impeuctrabiity of the Harvey plates,
which break up the pro- before they
can get through require the use of pro-
iectiles big enough to smash in the whole
structure where they strike, since clean
perforation can no longer e relied upon.
Such gun could be constructed at the
Washington yard, and the designs for it
were duly prepared by Commodore Fo'ger.
1t would be little over AZ feet = inches
long, have mimum diameter OF 5 feet
inches, weigh 246.4O0 pounds, and cost
$40, 900. It's nickeI-stecl Harveyed pro-
jectile would weigh about 2,hQi, pounds,
and, driven by 1000 pounds Of brown
prismatic powder, would have an extreme
range of about s miles. AT loD feet il
would penetrate 30 inches Of steel; At q
mile probably Is i,fches. But, as each
discharge would cost Fl loo for the powder
and shell, target practice would probabl,y
he INDUCED in no oftener than WAS neees-
sary.
One obstacle to thc.immediase construe-
|tion Of naval gun of this calibre is that
Fit is NOT required for tie armament Of alls
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CAP WISE COUNTY VA THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 1898

ship now existing, authorized or confem-
plated. Nor could any of orr vessels
carry such q gun. The Monterey was
originally intended to carry l6-inch
cannon, but the plan was abandoned. The
army ordnance officers, however, are de-
! layed By no such conditions. They not
only can mount 100 ton gun anywhere
on land, but actually need several pieces
of that calbre for forts included in the
system Of coast defence already planned.
On this point Cen Flagler makes some
remarks in his Notes on Estimates" now
before Congress:
Ifan appropriation be made available
nv June 80, 1893, the type gun could hardly
he completed and tested before June 81,
1896, while the first three l6-inch guns for
issue to the service could not he completed
before the end of 1899. By the act of July
90, 1899, Congress made provision for pro-
curing the large lathes aud other ma
chinerv required for the manufacture of
l6-inch guns.
From published information it appears
that there were afoat in European nayies
in the wear 1890 about forty. guns of I6-
inch caibre and upward, mounted on
armcrcd seagoins ships, and it is indis-
putable that The land defences should
possess guns not only equal in power to
any that the attack can bring forward, but
thakit should endeavor'to hold the supe-
riortv in this respect over the attack.
The necessity for guns of this calibre IS
becoming daily more and more empha-
sized BY reason Of the Improvements made
in the process for treating armor plates,
and by means OF which their hardness and
resistance to penetration is vastly in
creased. so that q corresponding increase
in the size and power of the gun is re-
onired to overcome them. The power of
a gun increases very rapidly with an in
crease in calbre, being proportional to
the cube of the calibre.
In making these recommendations our
ordnance officers do not underrate the
disasters that have come upon English
ll0-ton guns. But they take the ground
that with this experience to. guide. them
they can easily plan such guns. seas to
distribute the explosive force of the
charge evenly through all the jackets and
hoops without an undue strain upon any
Of them
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1893-01-19
QUEEN ysCronl.A's HABITS.
She IL Relaxing the Privacy In Which She
Igas so Long Lived.
llondu, Cable to New York Herad.a

London Cable to New York Heralda
There can he no doubt that the queen
is making II cLnnge in her habits, which
many of her loyai subjects look upon Hith
great interest, mingled, perhaps, With
surprise. She is refusing in no slight
degrees ths privacy II which she has
lived, and Is entering into certain social
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Each one of the items under the bead.

Each one Of the items under, The head
ings contained in the foregoing table is
exhaustively discussed in the report, under
its appropriate head and it is shown that
the coke Industry made its rapid strides
during the years 1883, 1890 and 1891, tho
number of ovens increasing in these. years
from 34,l65 to 4O,245, or II per cent The
average yearly production was IO,7O6,244
tons.
The production Of each State and Terri
tory is given for the period covered by the
report The prices are also quoted. 1t
appears by this showing that the produc-
ton of Pennsylvania and the market
prices were as follows:
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sss tho artistic heading Of ] Levitt's
lcash Bargain stosc on fourth pssc The
Posr eau furnish all such special desigas.s s
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l,ucklen's Arnica Salve.

The Best Salve in the world for cuts;Bfuises
Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores,
letter, Chappcd Hands, hiblains, COINS and
all skin Ernptions, and positively cures Piles,
or no pay req ured. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
% cents per box. For sale by S. L. White
head & Co.
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S. r. j EssEE. Recorder.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1893-01-05
May cheapen Electricity.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. Especial. +
Two French scientists have recently dis
covered an entirely new property of
Faraday's disk, and the result may be
an important improvement in the dy-
namo. 1t will be remembered thataFar-
aday discovered the principle of the
dynamo when he attached one end of
the wire to the center of a copper disk
revolving between the poles of magnet
and the other end at the circumference.
A current of electricity was thus pro-
duced on the wire, and this simple ex-
pertinent resulted in the commercial
dynamo. Instead of the Faraday disk,
the French scientists employ tin plates
of certain constitution not made pub
lie. These plates are composed, in the
direction of their thickness, of very
magnetic and highly conducting metal,
and are SO placed that the lines of force
of the field of the magnet are perpendic-
ular to this direction of thickness. Thus
it is said, the flow of induction which
proceeds from the north pole of the mag
net is divided into several sheets of par
allel lines, which are very close together
and which only traverse the magnetic
portions of the bimetallic conductors.
The discoverers of this property con-
structed small machine employing this
principle, and it was found that the
available energy of the machine in
creases at rate which is practically
proportional to the height of the con-
ductors. The results achieved are re-
markable, and are believed to indicate
valuable discovery of great commercial
imnortance
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1893-01-05
TAscoTT is NOT THE MURDERER
He Furnishes an Interview in Alaska
Shaded with Romance.
CAN BE HAD WHEN HE Is WANTED.
Tascott Only Personates the Actual
Murderer, Who is Believed to
BE Man OF Wealth.
Special to THE cHRoNIcLE.I

Special to EHE CHRoNICLE.l
CHICAGO, Jan. 5.-It is said there il
the substance of fact in the story which
comes from Spokane respecting the
whereabouts of William B. Tascott
wanted in this city for the murder of
millionaire Smell. Full particulars have
been sent for, and the narrative is sub
stantially this, as told by Jules Beauvais,
a well-known and reliable mining man,
now in Spokane from the SLOGAN coun-
try, where he is developing some fine
properties. Last summer he was pros
pecting in Alaska, and states with
every indication of truthfulness that in
Sitka, Juneau and other places he saw
and conversed with William B. Tascott,
who is accused of the murder of Smell,
the Chicago millionaire. 81 knew him
in Chicago said Mr.. Beauvais, 'sand L
can not possibly be mistaken. He has
changed very little in appearance, only
he is slightly more rugged now and
shows some signs of dissipation" Mr..
Beauvais related further that Tascott
has been in Alaska nearly all the time
since the murder, and makes no pre-
tense OF concealipg his identity. He
has made little money at times pros
pecting and dabbling in mining proper
ties, but during the past summer he
was hard up and drinking heavily. Mr.
Beauvais gave him money on several
occasions, Tascott stating that the mys-
terry of the murder will soon be cleared
up and then he will have plenty of
money. He dislikes to talk about the
murder, but when questioned on the
subject answers without hesitation, but
quickly changes the drift of CONVERSE
ton into other channels. The theory
prevailing in Alaska is that Tascott did
not kill Smell, but that the murder was
perpetrated by some one of wealth and
influence, and he having been of a ro-
mantle and adventurous disposition ac-
cepted a bribe to take upon his own
shoulders the odium of another's crime
An officer will be sent TO Alaska from
Portland to bring Tascott to Oregon,
where an officer from this city will meet
them and bring the prisoner here for
trial, which may prove to be the greatest
sensation of modern times. Detective
Dyer, who probably knows more than
anybody else regarding the murder of
Smell, says the real murderer hired
Tascott to go with him to rob the Smell
residence; that Smell heard them and
came downstairs, and that the man
mentioned killed him. Tascott, he de-
clares, could have been arrested many
times over if he really was wanted.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1893-01-05
Populists Not In It.

TOPEKA, Kan, Jan. 4-The supreme
court this morning decided two of the
four legislative contests argued yester-
day, one in Jackson county, the other
in Republic county, both against the
populists. A further hearing will be
had in the two other cases. If James
Wilson, independent republican, will
act with the party, the republicans can
organize the house, even if one of the
undecided cases go against them. The
republicans claim he will do so.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1893-01-05
GOV. Nelson There.

ST.. PAUL, Jan. An joint session the
legislature listened to the address of re-
tiring Governor Merriman and the in
augural address of Governor Nelson.
The latter recommends the extension of
the manufacture of binding twine at the
state prison; calls attention to the ne
cessity for action looking to uniformity
in public school textbooks; suggests a
constitutional amendment for the taxa
tion of the gross earnings of mining, ex-
press, parlor and sleeping car compan-
les; recommends the state inspection of
all elevators.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1893-01-05

FOSTER OFF TO PARIS
ThBrG Will be no Secretary Of State Ap-
pointed to the Vacancy.
THE COURT OF ARBITRATION.
Fosters Experience Specially Fits him
for the Position.
Fosters Experience Specially Fits him
for the Position.
ELECTRICITY MAY BE oHEArER.
a French Improvement ON Faraday's
Disk Likely to Work Wonders
Other News.
Special to THE CnEoNIcLE.l


WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.-Secretary of
State John w. Foster will lay down the
portfolio of state on February 1st, and
leave for Europe. His objective point
will be Paris, where the court of arbi-
tration in the Behring sea controversy
will hold their sessions. Some months
ago, before Mr.. Foster was appointed to
succeed Mr.. Blaine, the president had
selected him to represent the United
States as special council before the court
of arbitration. It was expected after
Mr.. Foster became secretary of state
that another gentleman would be chosen
as special counsel. The president, how
ever, feels that Mr.. Fosters experience
fits him especially to discharge the
duties of the place, and that at his sug-
gestion Mr.. Foster will leave the state
department in time to attend the first
meeting of the board. From the time of
his departure until the 4th of March
next Mr.. Wharton will discharge the
duties of secretary, work for which his
long connection with the department
has admirably fitted him. Mr.. Foster
will be accompanied to Europe by Mrs.
Foster, and after the court of ar arbitration
has closed its sittings the secretary and
his wife will travel on the continent for
some months, returning to the United
States some time during the coming
autumn.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1893-01-05
The Dead1ock in Nebraska.

LINCOLN, Neb., Jan. 4.-The deadlock
in the senate remains unbroken. Frank
Wilson, republican, was chosen tenn
porary secretary, but it was pre-
arranged plan to make show of pro-
gress. The members were regularly
seated and sworn in, after which they
adjourned till this afternoon. The house
continued the work of organizing, the
independents taking all the offices ex-
cept one.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1893-01-05
Fond Hopes Kealized.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Jan. 4.-The 38th
general assembly of Illinois convened at
noon. Long before the hour of meeting
the galleries of both houses were crowded
with spectators. Among the visitors
were many prominent leaders of both
parties, but the most conspicuous in the
throng were a dozen or more veteran
democrats, who came from all parts of
the state to witness the realization of
their dreams for quarter of a century,
the opening of an assembly democratic
in both branches; with a democratic
executive at their back. Caleb johnson
was chosen temporary speaker. Clay
ton e. Crofts, DEM, was elected perma-
nent speaker. Senator Coppinger was
chosen president of the senate pro tenn
A fine lot of furniture going very low
at Crandall & Burget's new store.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1893-01-05
Buchlen's Arnica saIve.

THE Best SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and
positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
% cents per box. For sale by Snipes &
Kinersly.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1893-01-05
Republican victory in Colorado.

Denver. Jan f. The republicans
have organized the house, and will prob
ably control the senate. In the house,
Platt Wickes, after bitter fight, was
chosen temporary speaker by vote of
thirty-three to thirty-two. Ammons
will be chosen permanent speaker by
the same vote. The result was achieved
over a democratic-po populist combination.
The senate adjourned without action.
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The massachusetts, senatorshIp.

BosToN, Jan. 4,-The legislature as
sembles this afternoon, and from now on
the senatorial fight will wax fast and
furious. Congressman Corapo has a
strong and enthusiastic support. The
legislature on joint ballot stands 19s re-
publican to 81 democratic.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1893-01-05
The New Members Sworn in.

JEFFERsoN CITY, Mo-, Jan. 4.-The
legislature met at noon. The new mem
bers were sworn in. It then adjourned
till tomorrow. Caucuses for the nomi-
nation of officers will be held tonight.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1893-01-05
Has Passed Both Houses.

ALBANY, n. Y, Jan. 4.-The constitu-
tional amendment bill postponing the
election until November has passed
both houses.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1893-01-05
After The Detectives.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.-Senator Chand-
Ter introduced bill today making it un-
lawful for any body of men numbering
10 or more to assemble, drill or bear
arms as military body unless called for
by the properly authorized civil or mill
tary officers. 1t makes it the duty of the
president to disband and disperse any
such organization. This bill is aimed at
the Pinkertons and semi-military anar-
also introduced bill to restrict immi-
grafton. 1t designates four new classes
of excluded persons, provides for infor-
nation regarding immigrants, the issue
of certificates by United States consul,
requirement for more cubic space for i'm
migrants aboard vessels, and a new
naturalization clause requiring go days.
notice of the application.
Probably the French crisis will slowly
frltter away in the outbreak of multifa-
rious duels.
a young man was on top of building
in Salem shoveling snow during the
recent storm. He didn't know there
was skylight in the roof until he in
cidentally stepped into it and found
himself in a drygoods store fifteen feet
below.
At the coming session of the Iegisla-
ture a bill will be introduced providing
for an additional judge in the 9th dis
trict. This is a large district, and the
two judges are kept ION the jump" to
dispatch the steadily accumulating
volume of business.
Mr.. Willard is the'latest democrat to
make application for membership in the
society of gentlemen who don't want
cabinet positions. Mr.. Willard does not
think it would be well for him to go into
Cleveland's cabinet. Mr.. Willard should
not think entirely of himself; he should
give some thought to his railroad and
its stockholders. Nobody would be so
glad to see Mr.. Willard in the Cleveland
cabinet as the stockholders of his road.
whose property has been depreciating
since Mr.. Willard again took control.
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A fine lot of furniture going very low
at Crandall & Burget's new store.
The morning call., 1893-04-14

know what written official guarantee
thereof may exist. 1t has also definitely
transpred that at the time of the removal
OF the flag Mr.. Blount did employ oral ex-
pressons to the members Of the Executive
Council to the effect that the United States
Government wished the Hawaiian Govern
ment TO occupy a position of unimpalred
sovereignty and independence during the
negotiations between the two countries.
Ihls may, perhaps, now be taken as official
and authoritative. although not hitherto SO
understood by the public, which is accus-
TONED to look for such assurances In
written official form.
The most essential element OF United
States protection therefore may be taken
still to continue. although not as yet an
nounced In official form, nor at present re-
enforced by the visible symbol of the
American flag. l have no question, how
ever. but that Mr.. BlOunt will see that it
is made effective. Upon the importance and
necessity of such protection against foreign
molestatlon l need not further enlarge.
The many able and reliable correspondents
OF American journals now busy at work In
Honolulu viii effectively discuss every
thing that illustrates that point believe
they have struck paying leads on that sub.
Ject and will send on large output of ore.
S. E Bishop
The morning call., 1893-04-14
HYPNOTIC LIVERNASH.
Second Trial One of the Most Remark
able Cases on Record.

dDlc Eases on RECORD.
SANTA Rosa, April i3-The second trial
of Edward J. Livernash, formerly editor of
the Healdsburg Enterprise, on the charge
of assault with intent to commit murder on
Darius Ethridge, capitalist OF Cloverdale,
commenced in Judge Crawford's depart
ment Of the Superior Court here to-day.
The assault was committed October 90,
1891. at o'clock. That morning Ethrldge,
who is an old bachelor. heard somebody
knocking at his door,. He got up and found
Livernash there. He admitted him, and
after talking with him a few moments In
regard to the transfer of some property
Livernash drew two revolvers. Make out
your will to me. and be - - quick about
1t, too." said Livernash.
Livernash and Ethridgs had previously
been good friends, and the old man said,
You won't shoot me, will you, Ed2" But
Livernash opened fire and shot seven times
at the old man. One ball went through
Ethridge's mouth. another through an arm,
third graZed his nose. and fourth made
slight wound. but none proved fatal, and
Ethridge was able TO be around in few
weeks.
Liyernash was tried last November, and
the case became famous, because he claimed
that when the shooting was done he was
under the influence Of hypnotlsm. and be-
cause it was the first criminal trial in the
United States where hypnotism was pleaded
In defense.
Another remarkable feature OF the trial
was when the defendant on the witness
stand was allowed to be placed under hyp-
motto influence by DR.. Gardner of Napa.
A large number of witnesses were ex-
amined and much of the evidence was in
the nature of expert medical testimony.
The jury disagreed and the case is on
trial now for the second time. Livernasl
had three attorneys on the first trial, but i:
defending himself this time.
The morning call., 1893-04-14
SHAME FOR ENGLAND
Ruthless Dealing With the People
of Uganda.
a Mission That May Result Somewhat
Differently From What it Was
Intended To.
Special to THE MORNING cxLf.

LONDON. April 49, - Nothing has been
heard of late about Uganda, all parties
being content to await the arrival OF Sir
Gerald Portal and the receipt of his re-
port.
tits taken for granted on both sides that
the m ssion will result in an occupation by
Sir Gerald, the inquiry being nothing more
than decent pretext for drifting Into
this new enterprise. / have the
best of reasons to know that that
is not the view taken by an active and In
fuentlal section Of the Cabinet, who have
from The first been opposed to annexation.
They have just been supported in their
position from an unexpected quarter Sir
Gerald Portal has not yet had an oppor
tunity OF reporting on his mission being.
indeed. at this time only within sight
OF his goal; but he has learned
a good deal on his journey and has made
Lord Rosebery acquainted with some in.
teresting facts. In the only daily news
paper that it appears has been made ac-
quainted with the receipt OF this commune
cation it is vaguely referred to as a
dispatch to the Foreign Office, a
way of putting 1t that makes
1t possible, upon inquiries being privately
made by influential persons, to deny the
receipt OF such dispatch. The communi
cation actually took the form Of an unoffi-
cial letter addressed to Lord Rosebery. but
so grave was its importance that tha
ForeigniSecretary thought proper to regard
it as Cabinet paper, and copies Of it have
been circulated among the members Of the
Cabinet.
Sir Gerald reports that as far as he ha.
gone, he has discovered evidence Of ruth
less dealing on the part of the British East
African Company, knowledge which would
grieyously trouble the good people who
have supported the mission of that agency
ana still espouse its cause as being that of
Christianity and civilization. This letter
has special importance as disposing Of the
assumption that Sir Gerald has gone to
Uganda with preconeeived notions and NAV
be expected, as a matter of course, to recon-
mend the occupation of the country. He Is
evidently somewhat surprised aud disgusted
at the outset of his mission, and Is resolved
fearlessly to tell the truth.