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two distinct parts, the float and the
hull. The former Is filed with an
unsubmerglble material and is prac-
tlcally indifferent TO the bullets OF
rapid firing guns; the latter, a cigar.
shaped hull sheltered from fire under
seven feet of water, carries In the
bow section the explosive, In another
an insulated cable, which pays ous
without strain as the torpedo pro-
ceeds,. and in the stern section the
electro-motor that revolves the pro-
peller and a powerful relay that ac-
tuates the steering gear.
The electric current, produced by
a dynamo on shore, and conveyed TO
the torpedo through the cable, is un-
der control of the operator through
the keyboard switches by which he
can at will start, stop, steer to port
or starboard, or explode the charge.
Movable torpedoes of this tyne will
prove formidable assailants to the
enemy's vessels moving cautiously In
obstructed channels, and will re-en-
force the fire Of the mortars.
Ignorance of the nature and object
of torpedoes has led the public TO
believe that harbors can, in an emer-
gency, be protected by this branch
OF the defense alone. Heavy bat
teries and submarine mines are but
correlative terms OF good defense.
The function of the latter is to SO
obstruct the channels that the ene-
my's vessels shall be held under fire
of the former. But at least it can
be said that we have ready for duty a
perfected defensive torpedo system,
supplemented with skilled corps OF
submarine miners and electricians.
Crawford avalanche., 1893-02-23

menace the enemy far in advance of
the main defenSeS, and to compel him
to extend countermining operations
over wide area, lines of skirmish or
single-cable mines will cut the waters
we'll to the front.
In shallow channels or anchorages
on the coast line available for occupa-
tion in conducting a distant bonn
bardment large and carefully located
ground mines so charged and cleo
trically controlled that their removal
by sweeping or graphing would prove
both difficult and dangerous will re-
enforce the mortar batteries in a very
effective manner.
The primary defense of the mines
rests with the guns of the batteries
commanding the channels, where the
main lines will be so arranged as to
be swept throughout their length by
a fanking fire. The machine and
rapid-tlring guns, when we have
them, will play an important part in
such operations. But, should war be
declared tomorrow. our old-fashioned
eight and ten-inch smOothbores would
prove very effective against torpedo
boats and launches attempting to
work mischief under cover OF night
or fog. Charged with grape and
canister, trained by daylight, and
placed in circuit with the electric
system through electric primers and
insulated wires extended to the oper-
atinp station anV effort IN raise n
mine or cut cable will at once auto
matically draw a volley that would
disable or greatly harass the boats.
Crawford avalanche., 1893-02-23

A very bad and dishonest failure
had occurred, In which a certain
trusted clerk seemed to have been
guilty of the larger share OF the
crime He, with his employer, was
arrested and charged with the crime.
The clerk stoutly protested his inno-
cence and denied all knowledge OF the
fraud or any connection with his en-
ployer.
However. there was chain OF cir
cumstantlal evidence woven around
him which his counsel could not
break down. The clerk was convicted
and sent to Jail for term OF years.
After being confined la prison for
about year the poor fellows mind
began to weaken, and finally he broke
down completely. He was taken
from prison and transferred TO hos
pital for the insane. All the time he
continued to protest his innocence.
After he had been confined In the
hospital three or four years, certain
facts in the failure were elected
which clearly proved that he was en-
tirely innocent OF having committed
any crime.
or course steps were Immediately
taken TO secure the pardon of the
man; and an order was given for his
immediate release.
1t now became the delicate duty of
the counsel In the case to break the
happy intelligence to the pardoned
clerk. After consultation between
the counsel on both sides of the case,
it was agreed to call upon the poor
clerk and make an attempt to arouse
him from the apathy and lcthargy
into which he had fallen. This they
decided to do by accusing him again
of the theft Of the funds.
The parties to this strange drama
assembled in the room of the stricken
man. He sat silent and immovable,
with his head in his hands. AS the
old and ever ranking charge Of dis
honesty fell upon his ears the effect
was exactly that which Lad been fore
seen and expected. He slowly raised
his head. Looking his pseudo accus-
er straight in the eye he replied in a
loud tone of voice, with rising in
flection and with great energy:
sit is a lie"
The critical moment had come. The
lawyer who had prosecuted him and
secured his incarceration then stepped
up to him and said:
"You are right. 1t is a lie, and
you stand before the community a
indicated man. have the order for
your release in my hand"
Then the lawyers stood off to watch
the effect, hoping that the JOY at the
prospect of release and vindication
would have the effect of putting the
clerk again in bis right mind. But
no sign of joy overspread the mans
features. His face bore its usual
stolid expression. 1t seemed to have
no apparent effect upon him.
The clerk turned his face toward
the speaker, as if he did not under
stand him. Then his head fell for
ward and he was .precipitated upon
the floor at the feet of the lawyers.
A single glance sufficed. He was dead.
Crawford avalanche., 1893-02-23
So Much for His Looks.

He wouldn't pay his bills, and he
imagined that he resembled the Ia
mented Daniel Webster. The former
was a fault, the latter an eccentricity
and decidedly weak point with the
man.
On his Office wall hung a large
picture of Daniel Webster, and while
the lawyer drew legal documents it
was his won't to frequently look at
the picture, as If for inspiration, draw
sigh Of contentment as he saw the
resemblance, and continue with the
writing of "the party of the first part"
in an action against "the party OF the
second part"
1t was the picture Of Daniel Web
ster that led the lawyer to finally set
tlesansold bill, and unconsciously at
that. The creditors were a half-doz-
en- cOlored people who had at various
times cleaned the lawyers Office and
tried to arrange his legal papers in a
condition bordering on orderly"
But when they demanded their
money the lawyer had the faculty Of
putting off the payment that was ex-
ceedingly discouraging to the credit
ors. In fact the payment was delayed
so long that the claims were finally
consolidated and placed in the hands
Of a collector. The collector was told
OF the lawyers weakness and his de-
light at being told of his resemblance
to the picture of Webster suspended
on his Office wall. On this fact the
collector based his hopes of success.
He went to the lawyers office and
while waiting for an audience with
the man of legal lore stood gazing
at the picture of Webster and then
at the lawyer. The latter watched
the collector meanwhile from be.
meath his heavy eyebrows.
"Well, what do you think of it?"
queried the lawyer of the collector,
glancing at the picture.
Splendid, splendid!" replied the
man with the bill. "You couldn't
have better picture; the artist
caught your expression perfectly" and
the collector fingered the bill in his
pocket.
think it looks like me, eh?"
Looks like you-well, it's simply
perfect"
"Well, sir, that's picture of Dan
iel Webster" and the lawyer he-heed
with satisfaction and pleasure, and
asked what he could do for the visit
or. The collector said he wanted to
collect twenty dollars and seventy
cents, and the lawyer sat down and
drew his check. Rising from his seat
and handing the check to the collect
or, the lawyer rubbed his hands to-
gether and said, land so you think
Webster looked like me?"
"Oh, yes" replied the collector, as
he opened the office door, "about as
much as he did like me-" and the
door went to with a bang.
Crawford avalanche., 1893-02-23
USES OF FLOUR BARRELS.
Some vf the Pretty and Praehcal Things
That Can BE Made from Them.


That Can he Made from Them.
You think you are familiar with
the possibilities of old barrels. You
know how to make chairs OF them.
You have improved vas:'y on The
rather primitive affair your ingenious
grandmother was proud of having
fashioned out of a barrel.
Did 1t ever occur to you that there
are other possibilities In an empty
barrel? Have you ever tried making
q table of one? Four nicely curved
slaves will make the legs. Use the
head OF the barrel for the top, or, IL
you like, buy piece OF wood any
size or shape you fancy. Get a
square piece OF timber few inches
long and about five and half inches
square. Take off the corners for
about an inch, making an irregular
octagon, and fasten on the sides the
four barrel slaves, with the ends we'll
squared and smoothed of. Between
them, where the corners were, fasten
on some brackets to support the top.
A small hoop placed between the
slaves near the floor win make them
more firm, and coat of paint or var
nish will completeQuite presentable
little table.
A kind of round cabinet table can
also be made by saving out zigzag
panels in the sides above the lower
hoops and inserting round shelf in
side at this level. Put round cover
on the top and paint it white, first
filling the cracks and imperfections
with putty and rubbing down with
sandpaper.
The cabinet of shelves is built of
well-selected barrel heads, whose
parts are held together by a broad
cleat nailed on the under side of each
Crawford avalanche., 1893-02-23

Who doubts that acknowledgements
kinds OF knowledge, atieast--is large
ly matter OF intuition?
Little Sarah, 3 years old, came
running into the house the other day
in state of great excitement.
20, mamma, she said, @Mrs. Tay-
lor has killed an old hen to make a
chicken of"
And yet Sarah has never lived In a
boarding-house.
Crawford avalanche., 1893-02-23

In the absence Of high-power guns
an ironclad will move steadily for
ward and attempt by countermining
to open safe passage for a beleauger-
ing feet, and here the adopted Sims
Edison electric fish torpedo would
prove valuable auxiliary to the de-
Crawford avalanche., 1893-02-23
A Formidable AssaIiant.

During our war OF independence,
says New York correspondent,
David Bushnell, the father of Ameri-
can submarine warfare, threatened
the British war vessels in New York
hayRQr, with torpedoes carried in
turEe-shaped boat that glided to the
attack beneath the surface of the
water
Crawford avalanche., 1893-02-23
MONEY I'M K.n.as On ckens

Chicken raising Is profitable and
important Kansas industry. Five
tons of poultry was shipped on one
train from Newton for Denver one
week, and another town, in Nemaha
County, sends two carloads of poultry
every month to San Francisco.
Crawford avalanche., 1893-02-23

Michigan Legisla-
ture, is a million
aire, but it is said
he came by his
money honestly.
Senator Stock
bridge made his
money in pine,
and his farmer
proclivities have
all developed in
late years. He
Crawford avalanche., 1893-02-23

fcnse. The range OF this aggressive
torpedo is over two miles, while its
speed exceeds eighteen miles an hour.
1t is steered, propelled, and exploded
by means OF controllable electric
current, aud carries charge capable
of disabling the most formidable
ironclad.
The complete torpedo consists Of
Crawford avalanche., 1893-02-23

Abestoes plates are sold at some OF
the house-furnishing shops. They
are OF use in very hot ovens and on
very hot stoves to protect the bot
toms of baking pans and sauce-pans.
Crawford avalanche., 1893-02-23
MIcHIoAN's RICH SENATOR

Mr.. stoclxbridge Made His Millions In
Lumber, But He Likes Horses.
Senator Francis B. Stockbridge,
who received a reelection for a
second term at the hands OF the
Crawford avalanche., 1893-02-23
POWER OF TORPEDOES.
WHAT MODERN SHIPS OF WAR
HAVE TO DREAD.

when the First Device OF This Nature
Appea red-How IL Has Grown In Ability
20 Destroy--rhe Variety Adopted by the
United states Government.
Crawford avalanche., 1893-02-23

But the first authentic record Of
the practical efficiency of torpedoes
as recognized means of attack and
defense is found in the river and
harbor operations during our late
civil war. when thirty-seven vessels
Crawford avalanche., 1893-02-23

were either sunk or seriously damaged
by the explosion OF heavy gunpowder
mines submerged in the approaches
to Southern cities. Submarine tor
pedo boats harassed the fleet block
aiding Charleston; while the gallant
Crawford avalanche., 1893-02-23
HUMoR OF THE WEEK.
STORIES TOLD Bv FUNNY MEM
or THE PRESS.

Many odd. Curious. and Lsuxhsbis
Phases of Human Nature Graphically
Portrayed by Eminsnt word Artists ~
Our own Day.
Crawford avalanche., 1893-02-23
AcRoss THE IsTHMUs.

New Project 20 Unite the Atlantic and
Pacific Oceans.
The uniting OF the Atlantic and
Pacific Oceans by canal has been
living question for several hundred
'ears and many projects have been
Crawford avalanche., 1893-02-23

THE barbed wire fence is the thing
that can give you points Puck.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-11-02
Condition OF the Trea.urx.

WAsHINGToS, ID. c., November l.
The public debt statement issued to-day
shows that the net Increase Of the debt,
less cash 10 the treasury, during the
month OF October was s., ,05s. The
interest bearing debt Increased $1,000,
the debt on which interest has ceased
since maturity decreased $4,000 and
the debt bearing no interest Increased
$685. GIT.
There was a reduction Of 81, ,5s1, 3i1 In
the cash balance during the month.
The interest bearing debt is $685. ,039, e
O4O. the debt on which interest has
ceased since maturity S1.974 so, and
the debt bearing no interest 1914, 932,-
$50. A tota debt Of 1851, 94G. 4g2. The
certificates and treasury notes Offset by
annual amount Of cash In the treasury
aggregates s5s7, 500, SCI, an increase Of
ST.. 1884, 49s for the month.
The gold reserve to-day Is ss4.3s4,-
SCI and the net cash balance Is ST., ,yO9,
42e, total balance OF Sl02.294. POI. a
decrease during the month Of si,Jsl,
341.
The total cash 10 the treasury Is
S72Q, ,447, Ola.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-11-02
MITCHELL MAKES A SPEECH.
He Says He il in Splendid Condition ana
Spelling for = Fight.

BosToN. MASS, November Five
thousand seople struggled aad fought
to get into Boston's old historic Music
Hall tonight. Then they fought to
buy tickets for Jack McA ulffe's benefit
and they fought for their seats In the
hall.
Harry Tracey, In his contest with Nc
Auliffe, carried of the hOnors OF the
evening, II honors they were. His
work was much admired by the crowd,
and he won many hackers for his com-
ing fight with Emil Cuts.
Then Long Jim Hall and George
Godfrey came upon the stage and
played with each other under the
statue of Beethoven. The crowd tried
TO get Godfrey ratified by shouting at
him, but the colored man kept his head
and Hall was just as cool. Then Me-
Auliffs and Tracey came out. They
spared for three rounds, and Jack was
obliged TO hustle In the last round.
Tracey drove him all over the stage and
was loudly cheered.
Captain Daily then called out the lion
of the evening. Charley Mitchell.
Mitchell came out barred TO his waist,
aud the crowd cheered. He could not
resist thu opportunity to make speech,
so he silenced the audience with a
sweep OF his massive hand. lie said
he proposed to fight Corbett
His money was up and he was
not going to leave until be fought. DE
said he was in prime condition and spoil
ing for a fight. lie came here TO light
and ne proposed to stay right here until
he made Corbett agree to fight. Hall
was too sick TO box with Mitchell.
McAuliffe came out and had a set-to
with the English champion that lasted
few minutes. Steve O'Donnell, OF
Australia, was introd duced to the crowd
and tbeL disappeared.
Mitchell is highly Indignant over the
published remarks OF Champion Cor
bett. He says he is not afraid OF Cor
bett in the ring or out OF II.
The idea" said Mitchell, "of Cor
bett saying ! left New York because |
was afraid TO meet him. All he has to
do Is TO send me word privately aud /
will go alone to any place where be
says be will be. / do not believe he
thinks any less about my face than !
do. And II he starts to carry out his
threat OF punching me on sight he will
find me right in the same game With
him."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-11-02
THE CHINESE BILL
Under Consideration in the Senase-The
Parity of Courtesy Maintained

Under Consideration in the Senate-The
Parity of Courtesy Maintained
WASHINGTON. d c., Novem Der l.
When the Senate net. Mr.. Berry, from
the Committee on Public Lands, re-
ported, with an amendment In the nat
ure Of a substitute, Senate bill grant
Ing riG ht Of way for the construction Of
railroad and other Improvements
through the Hot Springs reservation in
the State OF Arkansas. Placed on the
calendar.
Mr.. Hoar sent up to the Clerks desk
a bill and a memorial, which he asked
70 have read.
Mr.. Turpie objected, in retalistlo
upon Mr.. Hosr for a similar objection
yesterday.
Nj. Hoar appealed to him to with
draw his objection, but Mr.. Turpie in
sisted upon preserving the parity Of
courtesy.
Mr.. Hoar said the bill provides for an
appropriation of $50, coo for the relief Of
the sufferers from the recent storm in
the sea islands on the coast of the Caro-
llnas, and the memorial had been pre-
pared by Miss Clara Barton, of the BED
Cross Society.
Al the request OF Mr.. Butler, Mr..
Turpie withdrew his objection and the
memorial was read.
Mr.. Hoar gave notice that lie would
call up the bill tomorrow morning.
Mr.. Gray asked that the bill Amending
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-11-02
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION.
Governor PennOyer Finds Some Things 2"
BE Thankful for and some for Which He
Ia Not So Thankful

BE Thankful for and some for Whlon III .
Is Not SO Thankful
SALEM, OGN., November 1.-Governor
Pennoyer to-day issued the following
Thanksgiving proclamation:
Il do hereby appoint the fonrth
Thursday OF the present month as
day Of thanksgiving to Almighty God
for the blessings lie has bestowed upon
this commonwealth during the present
year. God has indeed been most bene-
fcient TO our State aud Nation. And
vet unjust and il-advised Congressional
legislation having made gold alone a
full legal tender money, has so dwaried
and demoraized business that the
bounties OF Providence are now denied
to hundreds Of thousands OF people
within the national domain, who not
only are without employment,
but also without the means OF
procuring food, raIment or shelter.
While, therefore, the people OF
Oregon return thanks to God for his
goodness | do most earnestly recon-
mend that they devoutly implore him 20
dispose the President and Congress OF
the United States 10 secure the restora-
tion of silver as full legal tender money,
in accordance with the policy OF the
fathers Of the republic, whereby our
industries may be revived and honest
toiers of the land may procure their
daily bread, not as aims, but as the re-
ward Of their labor"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-11-02

the act for the exclusion of Chinese
from this country be taken up. which
was done. Mr.. Hawley asked whether
the present bill would satisfy the Chi
nese authorities.
Mr.. Gray said he could not say def
nitely.
Mr.. Hoar offered an amendment to
the bill in the nature OF substitute,
striking out all but the enactinS clause.
The amendment suspends Chinese i'm
migration pending the settlement OF the
whole question by treaty with the CHI
nese royernment. The substitute also
amends the provisions OF the existing
law regarding registration and the trials
of Chinese aliens.
Mr.. Davis also offered substitute
providing for the repeal OF all existing
laws excludin Chinese immigration.
Mr.. Perkins, OF California, said the
California people were not asking ior
this legislation, but they were satlsneu
with the present law. 1t is the admin
istration and the attorneys OF the Chl-
nese that are making the request. Mr..
Perkins said the Chinese now see their
mistake in having refused TO register
and that il the time for registration IS
extended according to the provisions OF
the bill they will comply with tho law
and register. Mr. Perkins read letter
from the Chief Of Police Of San Fran
cisco that of the arrests made for crime,
except for drunkenness, in San Fran
cisco, about 60 per cent are Chinese In
habitants. He said that not two per
cent of the Chinese in California nae
been converted to Christianity.
At 1855 D. m. the clerk OF the House
of Representatives appeared at the bar
OF the Senate and presented the bill for
the repeal of the purchasing clause OF
the Sherman act, snd announced the
concurrence of the House in the Senate
amendment TO the same.
A few minutes later the Vice Presl-
dent announced his signature TO the
bill.
Consideration Of the Chinese exclusion
act was resumed, and Mr.. Gray attempt
ed to secure unanimous consent that a
vote on tho pending bill be taken at 4
o'clock tomorrow evening, saying the
hope had been expressed on the Demo-
cratic side that there could be an ad-
iournment Of Congress day after to-
morrow.
Mr.. Hoar objected.
The Senate then, on motion OF Mr..
GRAY, went into executive session, after
which Il adjourned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-11-02
sEWSLgIa
Intaresting Pieces % Tslegraphic news
In small space.


PARrs. November The police have
closed the principal betting club Ia PARIS.
LoyDOy. November Ia dispatch 70
the Jfmss from Lisbon says that tue IRON
clad Vasco DE Cana has Deen ordered 20
proceed 70 Morocco, 70 protect Portuguese
interests 10 that country.
LoxDoS. November LA dispatch 70
The Yimes from Port Charter, situated be-
tTyeen Fort Salisbury and Fort Victoria,
in NashOu0land, announces the captOre OK
Bulugayo. tue capital Of IataoelelaDd and
stronghold OF Klng Lobenguia,. ny the
British forces operating against the Slata-
beles.
HrxIoKLET, Mix. November L-At
willow River yesterday hre did t>S0, ,voO
damage. the flames sweeping away ihe
Fox & Wisdom Lumber ConPanys mills
and stock.
Dg-NofSEs. IowA. November LA sep-
eaton was created 10 business circles this
,rorninz BIZ the assignment OF q. &. Sa-
vsrv. oWoef OF the Sayery House. the big
pest hotel ia the State, President OF me
American Emigrant society, BROOKLYN, y T.
Y, and heavy s;ockboleer 10 seyeral
mines Ia Montana Assets, re~r1y titiv''-
600: Liabilities unknown.
CfycfxSATI. O.. November 1.-The q
and Nississlpp. Railway Is absorbed Dy
baltimore aud Ohio Souihweyiergf
uey board OF directors end once.
been chosen.
The earnings OF the Norfolk .
am RAILROAD Company ard iessff
nine months ending Sspisnof
show q decrease % fs-s,SS cor
the srme period IN 1891.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-11-02
ouarrelled about a a Cow.

SpSs16l se.-or n 10 IL RsgIUs-.
HUNTINGTON, w. VA, November l.
A regular KNOCK down and drag out"
fight between two wommen al Cox's
Landing, eight miles above this city,
caused no little talk in that region, and
lt was caused by Mrs. Henderson
taking up Mrs. Smiths cow that mad
gotten into the formers premises. The
two are neighoGrS. Mrs. Smith
called on the other woman
10 demonstrate on account OF her actions
a d one word led on 10 another until
they came to blows, and hard battle
ensued. At its conclusion, Mrs. Smith
was badly injured, and had a severe cut
under her left eye, which she says was
done with knife, but on account oftAe
roof not being positive the Justice
could not hold the woman over.