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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-21
ArrACE on 4 LADY.-On Saturday

ATTACK ON A LADY.-On Saturday
Int between II and y o'clock Mrs.
p pi53nd wife of Mr.. L. Bland, who lives
n on the south side of King street, one
10 door from Payne, happened 10 be in an
o oO in the yard of her residence,
U ,rSen an unknown man suddenly seized
S %.rN and tied a handkerchief tightly
a nC. her mouth. The frightened
Id adv Notwithstanding the fact that she
va, nearly smothered by the handker-
chief made sort OF suppressed cry
rrbieb attracted the attention of her
husband who was sitting in room
nos, neor \ raised window. Mrs. Bland was
l, ,, with the man in the mean
fine and in her attempts to get out of
his clutches they both carried away a
lattice i fence. An alarm having been
zen zen the husband and neighbors ran
; !; the ward when the rascal released
the lady and made his escape into the
oIIev Lanterns were procured and
armed men made reconnaissance OF the
neirhborhood, but the villain could no
T where be found. Mrs. Bland when
taken into the house was in very
nervous condition, and upon realizing
yha ordeal she had passed through
swooned. 1t is supposed the man
!. the same one who created some
CONSERVATION in the next door house on
the previous night. The daughters of
The late George Bauer live in the house,
which is on the southeast corner of
King and Payne streets. On Friday
night a suspicious looking individual
was seen lurking in the neighborhood
Of the bakery. After the young women
had turned out the gas and retired the
stranger approached the bakery and
endeavored 10 open the blinds. He was
fortunately seen by neighbors and
frightened of. The police after the at
tack on Mrs. Bland arrested stranger
who gave his name as John Sullivan
and who turned out to he mechanic out
OF employment. To-day Mrs. BANDS
condition is critical.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-21

A PLEASANT vIsIT.-Between TWEEN
ty-tive and thirty members of Lee
Camp, Confederate Veterans, visited
Strasburg Saturday and participated in
the reunion at that place. They re-
turned home Saturday night much
pleased with their visit. The occasion
is spoken of as one of the happiest that
has taken place in that section for
years. All present were royalty enter
tanned, everything in the way Of eating
and drinking being in profusion and
prepared in the most tempting manner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-21
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The basket factory is engaged filling
orders.
A gypsy camp has been pitched at
the double bridge in Alexandria
county.
Mr.. c. C. Dyer's barn near Vienna
was burned last week. 1t was fully in
sured.
Talismun Lodge, 1. o. G. r., will
give an excursion to Riverside Park to.
morrow.
The Washington authorities are COM
pelling proprietors of diaries to keep
their premises clean.
The topping off of the annex to the
Portner Brewery on north St. Asaph
street took place to-day.
The owners of the various river craft
are getting their vessels ready for the
oyster season, which begins next month.
Travel on the street line of the cleo
trio railroad has been better today
than on any previous Monday for some
months.
Mrs. Keynes, wife of the late ]. r.
Keynes, and daughter Of the late
James Rudd, of this city, died in Wash
ington Yesterday.
Mr.. W. F. Carne will tonight deliver
a eulogy in the Young Mems Sodality
Lyceum Hall on the life and services
Of the late Rev. Dennis O'Kane.
The funeral of Mrs. Eagan Honora
who died at her home. 401 Queen
street, on Friday, took place at 8
o'clock this morning from st. Mary's
Church.
Some excitement was caused in one
of the churches last night by the swoon-
ing of lady. A physician who was
one of the congregation at the time
soon resuscitated her.
On Friday night thieves entered the
yards of the houses in the square bound
ed by King, Prince, Patrick and Henry
streets, belonging to Mrs. Hantzmon
and stole half dozen fine chickens.
Several mechanics from this city who
have been employed in repairing the
residence and buildings at Mt. Vernon
this summer and some of the resident
employees are suffering with chills.
The distressingly dry season and heavy
growth upon the flats and marshes are
thought to be the cause.
On Friday the dead body of a ne
gro man was found in the James
creek canal at, Washington and
drawn out. Some time afterwards the
body of another negro was discovered
drowned in the same neighborhood.
Singularly enough, heavy weights were
found in the pockets of each of the dead
men. These hodies were not recognize
ed and were buried by the police.
The will of Annie E. Northcutt who was
known US Stella Horton, is being contested in
Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-21

THE CORNERSTONE" CHORUS will
m eet for rehearsal this evening at 7:30
O'clock at Peabody School, when the
books will be distributed Prof Gam
brill desires full attendance, as the
work to be accomplished is of import
ance and the time short in which to do
it. 1t is to be hoped that the interest
at the first rehearsal will be
and, if possible, increased.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-21

SCARED BY a TRAMP.-On Friday q
young lady living in West End started
70 walk from her home to friends
house in this city. She had nearly
reached the city's limits when man,
apparently a tramp, endeavored to take
nOie OF her. The young lady screamed
anu the man ran. Her cutlery brought
some people to her side, but by the
SIme they arrived the wonld-be way
iAyer had made good his escane.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-21

The COTTAGE HOUSES in course of
construction at New Alexandria are
nearing completion. They are small
but cozy, and will add much to the at
fractions of the new town. The new
hotel which has recently been opened
there is proving to be an attractive re-
sort for people from this city and Wash
inrton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-21

FAREWELL SERMoN.-Rev. j. A.
Schwoy, for several years pastor of the
German Lutheran Church in this city,
took farewell leave of his congregation
yesterday. Hepreached an interesting
sermon which was attentively listened
to. Mr.. Schwoy leaves Alexandria
with the best wishes of the entire COM
munity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-21

ALExANDRIA's WATER SUPPLY
The work which has been of late pros
ecuted by the Alexandria Water. Com
pany at Taylor's run has been finished
and the people of Alexandra, it seems
are no longer to drink the water from
that source. The work there has been
done in a substantial manner. The
water was turned through the new
channel on Saturday evening. At
present Taylor's run is almost dry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-21

BITTEN BY A DoG.-Mr. Norman
Treakle while passing down Fairfax
street this morning was attacked and
bitten by large black dog which was
running about unmuzzled. Several of
the CANNES teeth entered Mr.. Treakle's
leg, drawing the blood.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-21

AT BOTH ARTERIES OF Travel
ipetachments of Free Methodists ex-
Sorteo at the depot of the Washington
a aUS Railway yesterday morning
5 Sais at The foot of King street within
IAN u square of the ferry wharf in the
SrsdTMg' Their congregations were
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-21
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
- EXTRAORDINARY
INDUCEMENTS.
SPECIAL CUT-PRICE SALE

We wish to call your atten-
ton to the greatest slaughter
in prices ever made. Our en-
tire stock of seasonable goods
is at your disposal, practically
at your own prices. We are
determined to sell regardless
of cost, and invite you to call
and be convinced Of the truth
fulness of this assertion. This
remarkable offer is made at a
very opportane time, and we
feel assured you will take adj
vantage of it. We quote be-
low a few attractions we have
for you to give you an idea of
what you may expect to find.
We have reduced all our
SIPS and $3.50 Shirt Waists
to csc those that we're 81 to
79c; those that we're 75c to
Coo; those that were soc are
now size.
The choicest patterns of
Irish Lawns, which have met
with such favor at this season
at 12Hc, are now 1oc.
All I5c India Linens I2H.
=" 12Hc :" Ioc.
Z" Ioc Sc.
4" 10 and aye Ginghams 8.
Sea Island Shifting Percals
THAT were l2%c now 1910.
Pineapple Fissures, Jaconets
and Indian Dimities, all r21lc
goods, are now Sc.
All SC Challies and Lawns
down to &c.
We have a full line of choice
Silks, plain and lowered, that
were soc, now CSC.
s2-inch China Silks. all the
new shades, sold at Coo, now
AGO.
In fact, all seasonable goods
have been reduced in like pro-
portion.
ISAAC EICHBERG.
King and Royal SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-21
.RrcHnosD I EnA1E SEMINARY,
No. 3 East Grace Street
Richmond. Va.

JOHN II. POWELL, Principal,
A Boarding and Day School for YOUNG
LADIES. Thorough in its instruction and
complete in its appointments. From primary
to collegiate departments, inclusive, offering
the very hest and fullest instruction on as
moderate terms as any school of like character
in the country. Diplomas given i'll the sew
eral schools, and DIPLOMAS OF FULL
GRADUATION awarded to those completing
the course. Every facility in Music, Modern
Languages and IT that any institution in the
South affords Number of Boarders limited
to thirty.
The twenty-frst session begins September
9th, 1893. Apply for catalogue to the
PRINCIPAL. jY2O co toct1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-21
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

SIM rises tomorrow at 500 sun sets
G4O. High water 32S a. M. ana
100 D. III.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-21

Mary Flanagan, colored, for a num-
Der of years cook at the Aims HOUSE,
died OF that institution Saturday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-21

WEATHER PRoBABILITIES.-For this
.,;a,, northryly winds. high on the coast,
Tn" 10 northwesterly light rain on the
'1'' ~. cooler and fair OF Tuesday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-21
Va, Agricultural & Mechanical College,
AT BLACKSBURG, VA.

TWENTY-FIVE INSTRUCTORS. Tho
roughly equipped Shops, Laboratories and In
Urinary. Farm of 33S acres Steam heating
and electric lights in Dprmit0ries. Degree
COURSES In Agriculture, Horticulture, Civil,
Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, APP
piled Chemistry and General Science Shorter
courses in Practical Agriculture and Practical
Mechanics.
Total cost for session Of nine months, in.
Guiding tuition and other fees clothing board,
WISHING, text books, medical attendance, ETC.,
about S115 Cost to s}ts StSdks lRHs SllsR
1893. For catalogue apply to
IN. McBRYDE, Phi. D. LII. D.
iv17 President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-21

HOUSES METAMoRPHosED. = The
building which for so many years had
been used as bookstore and printing
Office by the late Robert Bell, on the
north side of King street, between
Royal and Fairfax, is being transform
ed into an imposing modern structure.
When finished it will have one of the
handSomest fronts Of any building on
King street. Mr.. 4. A. Warfeld is to
Use it for his insurance agency.
The brick building on the west side
Of Fairfax street, between Wolfe and
Wilkes, which for the past ten years
had been used as a grocery store by
Mr. F. l.. Entwisle, is being converted
into comfortable and handsome dwell
Ing house by its owner, Mr.. Thomas
Scott. When finished it will be an or
namental addition to the square.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-21

DRY GOODS.

DRY GOODS.
v oodvarl & Lotlrop.
10Th, llth and F Sts,, N. ".
GS- Until September l rr close at ) p. M.
Saturdays al p m.
DOTTED AND FIGURED SWISSES
THEY ARE BARGAINS
YOU DON'T MEET WITH EVERY DAY.
JUST NOTE THESE PRICES
Lot /, DC quality 15c yard.
Lot 2, 25c quality lie yard.
Lot 8, Csc quality 19c yard.
Lot 4, 40c to 45c qualities 25c yard
WASH GOODS DEPARTMENTAL M
dENSE LOT OF
FIGURED SWISS BR0CADES,
IN ALL
THE NEWEST STRIPES AND FIGURES,
AT &c a Yard.
REGULAR 12isc QUALITY.
Second floor .................1 th-st. building.
90
BOYS DEPARTMENT
The "Knockabout" Suit is unusually good
for rough wear. The color is dark gray and
the material isa mcdium-wcight Scotch Tweed,
all wool.
The "Fauutleroy" is a pretty dress suit for
boys from ) to 6 years of age.
-S4.2a to S7.50,-
"Fauntleroy" RlouEe Waists
-Sf.25 10 s.. 3d.
Imported Serge Sailor Suits. Those 1913,
Sc, and 1913.
Now $500
Those that were 81, $50, $3.50 and 50
Now $6.25.-
Third floor. 10th-st. building
r AIDES SUIT DEPARTMENT.
Soft-finished percale Waists. tucked back.
Reduced from $1.25 and 81 80 to
White Lawn Tea Gowns Reduced from
IS to
Figured Challic Tea Gowns. Reduced from
ST 50 TO
White Duck Eton Suits. Reduced from
$1,000 to
500
Third floor. 11th-st building)
T AIDES CLOAK DEPARTMENT.
Tan Refer Jackets, double breasted, large
sleeves, full back,
Navy Blue Serge Blazers, small sizes only
So. So
-:O:-
pEADY-MADE BEDwEAR.
MUSLIN SHEETS,
soc, Csc, 79c, 95c, 81, $1.15, and S1.37i.
each.
MUSLIN PILLOW CASES.
zoe, 30c, and 37lec each.
MUSLIN BOLSTER CASES.
30c, 4Oc, and 45c
Second floor. .,:,..,...,l lth-at. Duilding,)
-:0:-
w-GOODs DELIVERED IN ALEY.
ANDRLA.
Woodward & Lothrop,
10th, 18th & F Sts!, n. W.,
WASHINGTON. D. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-21
ODD AND END SALE.

The many sales We have been having Ii;
resulted in the accumulation ola great many
ODDS AND ENDS. REMNANTS, ETC, con-
sisting of odd sizes and broken lines of Under.
wear, Corsets, Shirts, Hosiery, Gloves, Mitts,
Etc, ''ENDS OF LINES, "Remnants Of Wool
Dress Goods, Black Goods, White Goods
Printed Wash Goods, Table Liueas Towels,
Napkins, Laces, Embroideries, Lace Curtains
in fact all kinds of DRY GOODS. All of
these VIC are very DESTROYS to rid ourselves Of
and will have them measured, marked in
PLAIN FIGURES and placed OF BARGAIN
TABLES in center ofstore, MONDAY MORN
ING at o'clock
At such LOW PRICES that will insure
their speedy removal This viii be tho great
est BARGAIN of the season..
Be with us early MONDAY and often, come
every day. 1t will pay you.
Will mention few items. Space will
not permit of lengthy detail. You will find
many other RARGNINs in every DEPART
MENT. ASK TO SEE THEM.
D. BEkDHEIM, Sig KING STREET,
1925 Ladies Eton Suits made of Atwood
flannel in navy blue, S2.99.
81 Butterfly Capes in modes and tan colors
at s1.39.
75c Navy Blue Storm sergcs, 40 inches
wide, soc.
One lot Ladies Choice Wrappers 7Sc,
One case Androscoggin l., "A Gieaened Cot,
ton at sc,
one balc "A fine Brown Shooting Cotton &C.
S1.25 Gents Neglige Shirts 63c.
SOC Gents fine Balbriggan Undershirts 2&a
One lot Corsets, large size, work. 50c fo2.
29c.
Another log do. worth from 75c to SIPS
at Soc.
25 pieces fine and Shear India LinOns, regr.
lar 20c quality, at l2lc.
loo Scotch Lawns, in neat figures, at d..
12Ic fine French Percals at Ole.
12lc Misses Tan Ribbed Hose, size 81 to 9,
at Sc.
Ladies' solid Tan, also fast Black full seam
less Hose, 12lc.
An elegant assortment of fine Steel Nickel
Plated Scissors and Sheers, all sizes, at 25c for
choice.
Pocket Knives, one, two, thrce and four
blades smaH or large size, every one warrant
ed choice, 25c.
s55 Genuine WHITEsEWING MAcHlNE.
soil at $3.50.
Store clos.s at G:30 p. IN. SATURDAYS ez-
eepted.
D. BENDHEIM,
316 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-21
ARLINGTON INSTITUTE

FOR GIRLS. removed to SO6 Prince street.
Alexandria, Va Re.opeus SEPTEMBER
I4TH. A special feature for this year is the ad-
dition Of a kindergarten in charge ola trained
Kindergarten. Little Boys and Girls. from
~, to years, received. Terms $50 per ses-
SION September 18th to June 18th. Circu-
l.1s at Leadbeaters and Stabler's drug stores,
aud at residence after September /.
Miss A. NJ. CHANDLER, Prin-
Miss DORA CHINN, cipas.
aup1S I'm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-21

MOUND ADRIFT.-Picked up in the cove
i of Quantico on the 18th instant by the
tug Eva Belle Cain, SMALL BATTEAU,
about IA feet long The owner can have the
boat by proving property and paying charges.
Apply on board the Eva Belle Cain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-21
EDUCATIONAL.

Miss MARY TEBBs will reopen her
SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, at the Synagogue, on
Forth Washington street, SEPTEMBER 14th,
/ 7as. For further particulars apply to the
PRINCIPAL
aug21 I'm Coz Queen street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-21
Home School for Girls.

The subscriber wishes to secure !, liaited
number of boarders to educate with her own
daughters. Situated Immediately on the rail-
road between the villages OF Haymarket and
Gainesville, within few minutes walk Of
either the school is easy of access
A frst-class teacher will nave charge of
the educational department, and our pupils
will be treated as members of our family.
For further particulars apply TO
Mrs, ROBERT Fl. TYLER,
Haymsrket, Prince William county, Va.
iy13 On
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-21

POLICE REPoRT.-Last night WEE
partly cloudy and cool. Several prison,
ers were at the station house.
Mayor Strauss this morning disposed
of the following cases
Scott Butler, John Colson and Doe
Baltimore, colored, disorderly conduct
cases, were made to pay $3.50 each.
Joseph Lee and Howard Bailey, col
ored, for the same otlense paid 81 each.
Samuel Geary, Henry Munson, Rach-
el Chase and Rebecca Smith, colored,
charged with disorderly conduct, were
discharged.
A man for an assault upon an ac-
Quaintance, and man for stabbing q
woman, were fined - EACH
Thomas Lovelace and John Sullivan,
arrested as suspicious characters, were
ordered to leave the city.
John West and Lily West, colored,
for fighting, were fined $3.50 each.
a young man of the First ward for in
terfering with an officer while in the
discharge Of his duty, was fined $3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-08-21

NECTARINE PUNCH, the most delight
IN full of all drinks at the soda fountain,
for sale by IUNT & ALDEN
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-09-08
FARM AND GARDEN NOTES.

Young fowls that are being kept for
growth should never be overfed.
Cultivation enables the dew and
moisture to penetrate to roots of the
crops.
Corn fed with grass will make bet
ter gain in proportion than when fed
without.
A good hand can milk ten COWS per
hour, but cannot carry the milk to
the dairy.
Sweet corn sown in the late summer
will become of good marketable size
before frost.
Green clover, cut in blossom, is an
excellent summer mulch for blackber-
ries and raspberries.
Healthy fowls pick up their food
quickly and relish it. When they do
not something is wrong.
Those farmers that take good care
of their Aocks and raise early lambs
seem to find profit in it. y
The value of winter VIII eat or rye as
late pasturage for the stock in autumn
is too little appreciated.
Sell off the surplus cockerills and
late-hatched pullets. The latter will
not lay until late in the spring.
A good sprinkling of fresh earth is
one of the best materials to keep down
bad odors in the poultry house.
There is no reason for keeping and
feeding old ROSTERS that will not be
wanted for breeding next season.
Unless it is necessary it is rarely
good economy to market small chick
ems late in the summer or early fall.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-09-08

vinegar, heat it quite hot, adding the
juice of slice Of onion and pour on
each side Of ham.
Raspberry Syrup-Fill a two.quart
glass jar with fresh raspberries, pour
over them cider vinegar until the jar
is full. Screw the cover of and let
them stand one week, then scald, pour
in jelly bag and let it drain; to the
juice add one pound of loaf sugar to
every pint. Boil fast twenty minutes
and skim when any scum arises; while
hot put in six bottles or glass jars.
One spoonful in glass of iced water
makes drink Of delicious flavor.
Fried Cucumbers-Peel three good
sized cucumbers; slice them half an
inch thick and lay in cold sailed water
for an hour, then dry on towel. Put
large frying-pan over the fire with
dripping or lard half an inch deep In
it, and when the fat begins to smoke
put in the cucumbers, only so many at
once as will lie on the bottom
of the pan, dust with pepper
and quickly fry them brown on both
sides. Serve hot. These are very
nice served with toast.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-09-08

From measurements of 100 infants
born in the Royal Maternity Hospital
of Edinburgh. averages have been OBJ
tanned. They are practically the same
for American children, and are as fol-
lows:
Average weight of male infant at
birth, 1856 pounds.
Average weight of female infant at
birth, 1928 pounds. =.
Average height of male infant OF
birth, 1894 inches. =.
Average height OF female infant at
birth, 1898 inches.
Each inch of the male infant cor
responds to 2.56 pounds. Each inch
OF the female infant corresponds to
2.62 pounds. The range between the
shortest and tallest male infants was
ten inches; between the shortest and
tallest female infants, eight inches
St. Louis Republic.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-09-08

chime OF harmony struck into the ear,
This crimson tide rolling through arteries and
veins. this drumming OF the heart on the
march OF Immortality?
convict myself and | convict everyone
Of Won while / say these things, that Wa
ara unappreciatiye OF the common mercies
Of life. And yet II they were withdrawn, tn.
heavens would withhold their rain and the
earth would crack open under our feet, AMI
de,oIation and sickness and woe would stalk
across the earth. and the whole earth would
become place OF skulls.
On. my friends let US wake up to an ap-
nreeiation of the common mercies OF life. Let
every day be a Sabbath every meal a sacra-
ment. every room holy Of holies. We all
have burdens 20 bear let us cheerfully bear
them. We all have battles to fight, let US
courageously fight them.
If we want to die right, we must live right
You 90 home and attend to your little sphere
OF duties. will go home and attend 10 my
little sphere OF duties. You cannot do my
work cannot do your work. Negligence
and Incidence will win the hiss OF eyerlast-
inc scorn, while ialthfulness will gather its
garlands and wave its sceptre and sit upon
il throne long after the world has put on
ashes and eternal ages have begun their
ntarch.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-09-08
$4,000 for Trial.

1t cost the people of the United
States about S25, 900 in q couple OF
hours the other day to settle in the
minds Of the officers of the Ordnance
Bureau whether some armor plates
made by the Carnegie and Bethlehem
steel works respectively were as good
as they ought to be. 1t was found
that they were; and what that means
can be imagined when one of the
plates was II inches thick, weighed
81 tons, and was attacked by shells
weighing $50 pounds each, the last
ones fired from a 12-inch gun at dis
lance of only 319 feet, striking it with
the force needed to move q mass of
81, 600 tons, or $4,000, 900 pounds,
through foot of space The proiec-
tile went through. We take it that
that did not surprise even the experts
who are used to thinking about those
inconceivable masses and velocities.
But what did surprise them was that
the hole it made was nearly as clean
as if it had been drilled, and that not a
crack appeared about its edges.
Though this particular projectile was
lost, having been detected and fallen
into the Potomac, the other projectiles
which penetrated the same plate were
found in perfect condition and fit to
be used again. That seems almost
more marvellous than the perfection
of the plate. Meanwhile the people
of New York may take some satisfac-
ton in knowing that down at Sandy
Hook the War Department has just
mounted a gun that will throw a 1000
pound proiectile, and make hole in
the heaviest armor-clad ship now aAoat
at distance OF six miles. If we must
spend money on what we hope are
purely peaceful experiments, it is
comfort to know what we get for it
Hsrper's Weekly.