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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-04

placed In circuit with the electric
system through electric primers and
insulated wires extended to the oper-
ating station, any effort to raise a
mine or cut a cable will at once auto
matically draw a yolley that would
disable OF greatly harass the boats.
In the absence Of high-power guns
an ironclad will move steadily for
ward and attempt by countermining
to open safe passage for beleauger-
ing fleet, and here the adopted Sims
Edison electric fish torpedo would
prove a valuable auxiliary to the de-
Tense. 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 comfortable electric
current, and carries a charge capable
of disabling the most formidable
ironclad.
The complete torpedo consists OF
two distinct parts, the float and the
hull. The former is filed with an
unsubmergible material and is prac-
tically 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 out
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 I'M
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 type will
prove formidable assailants to the
enemy's vessels moving cautiously in
INSTRUCTED 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
correlatiye terms of good defense
The function of the latter is to Sc
obstruct the channels that the enc
my's vessels shall be held under fire
of the former. But at least it car
be said that we have ready for duty ;
perfected defensive torpedo system
supplemented with skilled corps O
submarine miners and electricians.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-04
So Much for His Looks.

He wouldn't pay his bills, and he
imagined that he resembled the la
mented Daniel Webster. The former
was 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 wont to frequently look at
the picture, as if for inspiration, draw
a 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
tie an old 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 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
lei 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, "and so you think
Webster looked like mc?"
"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.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-04

Cushing leaped small steam launch
over barrier of floating logs and
sunk the formidable ironclad Able
marie by the explosion Of an iron pot
full OF powder lashed to the end OF a
spar.
Since that time, stimulated both
by the rapid advance in electrical en-
gineering and by the study Of high
explosives, the development Of the
torpedo or sea mine, has been rapid
ly pushed forward both In this coun-
try and in Europe.
In 1869 the Board OF Engineers for
Fortltcations was instructed 10 ex-
perimentally study the general sub
ject Of torpedo defense and 10 pre-
pare detailed plans OF applying the
approved methods 70 the several Inn
pOrtaut hafl0 of the United States.
Channels, rivers aud anchOrages we're
carefully studied, aud elaborate prof.
ects fuf their defense were submitted,
comprising plans for bomb. proof elee-
trle stations, tunnels 90 protect tho
protect the Insulated wlres and
map, showing the uumter and pro-
posed i0caIiOu of the mIuos. Aud a.
che handling ~ high explosives hold
IN leasd tY the eIrcfr.o current al,
lows un margin fnr HuefaHen care,
lessneas Nf nfa cft ihn establishment
of a et ni defensive Submarine
mtHlns wss ierD mUeHaed ehefa M.
slaesf M.IFs aaH'H refeIfa thaf
uast fflIH|NE m fhH special taHf.HH.
tem8ANlWleHi Sea- a i 5 nutllaa.l
eaa .au "a lHWeEAtel CD tH4ta Hha
aeN - sIlIai sitH iIsH lltarY II
AHA tAl sst# aEHaHt eE a bee
Ma sIH HNeM 8Hu -.
A. - ~. VI Aasst
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-04

Did you ever think Of your pet
economy? Nearly everyone has one.
For instance, there is the man, the
very reverse of niggardly, who will
race from library to hall and from
hall TO drawing-room, to get the full
value of sulphur match. A singed
finger or smutch on the carpet, is
a minor matter compared TO the ma
jor economy Of one match TO three
burners. Then we all know a woman
caught In a shower will ruin $40
worth OF feathers rather than indulge
ina 50-cent cab. 10 is these little
pln-pick economies which contrast SO
oddly with lavish expenditures -
Boston Traveller.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-04

adopted spherical case meets all these
requirements, and with anchor, wire
mooring rope, electric cable and con-
nections constitutes a complete mine
ready for action.
From bomb-proof operating case
mates seyen-colored cables will be
laid to junction boxes placed at Sc
lected points in the channel Thence
the copper cores will diverge into
cables radiating toward the advance,
and terminating in three mines, so
connected that each will explode
singly if struck, while all three can
be exploded simultaneously at will.
To fill the gaps between the lines, to
menace the enemy far in advance OF
the main defenses, and to compel him
to extend countermining operations
over a 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 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 Il
be swept throughout their length by
a thanking fire. The machine and
rapid-hring guns, when we have
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-04

At that time reliable insulated ca
Bile was not manufactured in the
United States, and the electrical ap-
paratus had for some years to be pur-
chased in Europe, while special plants
had to be established for the fabrica-
tion of the steel cases and connec-
lions. As the work advanced it was
found that certain general conditions
must be fulfilled.
The torpedo cases should be light.
easily handled, and sufficiently buoy
ant to support the charge, mooring
rope, and electric cable in a sensibly
vertical position against the depress-
ing effects of swift currents, or the
torpedoes will sink below the touch
of passing vessels; and the mCchan-
ical arrangements should be capable
of resisting the shock from the ex-
plosion of neighboring mines. The
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-04
oNE-wHEEL VEHICLE.

further lowering the mile record, two
Western inventors have designed tina
novel vehicle shown in the accom-
panying illustration. In describing
it the Philadelphia Record says it
possesses but single wheel, the end
less shaft being bent in front to form
a raised top portion connected with
the saddle girth of the horse. The
rear portion of the shaft carries the
connections with the wheel, and in
addition supports the curved springs
forming the seat of the driver
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-04

In some parts Of New England near
relatives often treat each other I'm a
manner which is not inaptly parodied
by the Boston Globe.
Two brothers who are prominent
business men OF this city met not
long ago In conventional way, when
one Of them said 10 the other
"You know Miss -"
"Why, yes; what Of that?"
"She's engaged"
Indeed! TO whom2"
ITO me-"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-04
Origin of tn. God nymen.

Danchet, the French poet, tells US,
respecting the dedication Of Hymen,
that he was young man Of Athens,
obscurely born, but extremely hand
some. Falling in love with a young
lady OF distinction, he disguised him
self in a female habit, In order to get
access TO her and enjoy the pleasure
OF her company As he happened 10
be one dag In this disguise with his
mistress aud her female companions,
celebrating on the seashore the rites
Of Ceres kleuslna, a gang OF pirates
came uron them by surprise aud car
fled them al 90 The pirates, bay-
ing conveyed them tOadlstgntis island,
got drunk for Jos and fell asleep
ilymen seized his opportunity armed
the virgins. aHd dispatched che pi.
rates. after which. leaving lha ladies
un che island he aeHt ln haste ga
Athens, where hn Cold hs adventure
to aii Che palruft 4nd demanded heF
hg loved in Wllfllse. asa unsHm
tlH FoIul HHs faNifI 4nl n Wr
un8io NH tar mNFAH taaf tha
alme RE- lltmrH uHs HHr. aitafaanla
wtrtUt 0a Hf Hu# nNrINlt anl
Ia HHaleu .E fIW goo Nr.ka an.
n.'ei him afa|af lar.f asn
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-04

presence rs condition OF life, but
MAT it does not act directly.
II a mass of typhoid bacilli were
discharged Into rapid current they
might be carried to greater distance
before succumbing in the struggle for
existence with other organisms than
would have been the case with
slower current The editor thinks
that though much has been learned
in regard to these things within the
last ten years we are not yet suffi-
GENTLY we'll informed concerning
them to be justified in saying that a
stream that has been polluted by
sewage will be safe source of water
supply after it has flowed a stated
number of miles, although people all
along the Ohio River and the Missis-
sippi use the water for potable pur-
pOses-some filtering it to remove the
sediment.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-04
USES OF FLOUR BARRELS.
Some Of the Pretty and Practical Thisss
That Can BE Made from Them.

- seo frtty anu Gractb9ai InEUE1
That Can Be 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 vastly on the
rather primitive affair your ingenious
grandmother was proud OF having
fashioned out of barrel.
Did 1T ever occur to you that there
are other possibilities In an empty
barrel? Have you ever tried making
table Of one? Four nicely curved
stoves will make the legs Use the
huao of the barrel for the top, or, if
you like, buy a piece of wood any
size or shape you fancy. Get a
square piece Of timber a few inches
long and about Ave 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 well
squared and smoothed off. Between
them, where the corners were, fasten
on some brackets to support the top
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-04

Who doubts that knowledge some
kindsof knowledge, at least-ls large
~ matter Of lntultions
Little Sarah, 3 years old, came
running Into the house the other day
Ia a state ~ great excitement.
90, mamma, she said, ~Mrs Tay,
lor has Killed aa old hen b. make d
chicken OFF,
And yet Sarah has never lived Ia 4
boarding h0uso
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-04
A Formidable Assailant.

During our war OF independence,
says a New York correspondent,
David Bushnell, the father OF Ameri-
can submarine warfare, threatened
the British war vessels in New York
harbor with torpedoes carried in a
turtle-shaped boat that glided to the
attack beneath the surface OF the
water
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-04
areat scheme.

A Roman has offered King Hum
bert a novel instrument Of warfare.
This Is a proIectile which, on being
shot from cannon and striking an
object, will produce a luminous disk
OF TOO, 900 candle power, aud thereby
expose 10 view the enemy's position
by night al distance Of from three
a. four miles,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-04

In the ed years sineo Duu Qulxote.
was publlshed l,lel edltnns have
been prialed af whkh ags wefa
spanish 1nl English goo French. no
Italian - Portuguese a. NefmaH.
is swedish y hlhh iaaah. q
naatiau 0Ftaa lHum4alia. 1
lala'uHllH. I basque ACID ittn
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-04

But the first authentic record of
the practical efficiency Of torpedoes
as recognized means of attack. and
defense is found in the river and
harhor operations during our late
civil war. when thirty-seven vessels
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-04

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 feet block
aiding Charleston; while the gallant
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-04
DRIVING ON ONE WHEEL.

western Inventtxs ca n1's Comes 20 the
Front with Novel sulky.
In order to reduce to the minimum
the weight to be drawn by trotting
horses, with the possibility OF still
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-04
POWER OF TORPEDOES.
WHAT MODERN SHIPS OF WAR
; HAVE TO DREAD.

Whep the First Device of This Nature
Approximation 1t Has Grown In Ability
to Destroy-The Variety Adopted by the
United States Government.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-03-04

Aheti0ei plates AGO sold az s0me VI
thu hNnsa furnishing shops lhef
llr Hf ~ lee tfff h0t ovens aud ga
Neu hHt siHsrs AS pfaleet the 40
Iams "a mkinE paas ta.l aaaa papA
Evening journal., 1893-03-03
IGNORANT OR DISHONEST ?

II Il is fact that Governor Mckinley
understands the principles Of political
economy, it is queer that he has made
such an awful blunder in personal econ
omy.
II is difficult, sometimes harsh, and
nearly always unjust to comment on a
mans private follies OF personal misfor
tunes. In the FIRST place, they cannot be-
accurately known to the public; and in
the second place, they are not the pub.
lies business But Governor Mckinley
is an extraordinary case The ordinary
rules do not apply to him.
Here is a man who, using all Of his
eloquence, skin. influence, reputation
and political power to force a heavy and
hateful-not to say a corrupt and dis
honesty stem of unnecessary taxation
upon an unwilling people by a narrow
majority and vicious and unfair meth
DDS, has committed the most startling
and disastrous piece of personal econ
omy. That forces the question upon
us: How can this man cure
huhuclaA depression III lutee united
States, if he does not know enough "a
manage his own affairs with more pru
denceg
The question Of personal integrity has
been discussed. We do not wish to ioln
in the accusations Of dishonesty against
Mckinley. But, as a matter Of fact
there is plentiful lack Of good morals
in imposing unnecessary taxes, for tn,
benefit Of classes, as there is lack o
good morals in issuing notes Of hand
or executing Endorsements, which ar,
worthless.
Governor Mckinley should not have
put tax on the epeople that was fraud
he should not have allowed the sub
scribers TO the campaign fund-ths
parties directly Interested as benefciar
ies-to regulate the rates Of taxation any
more than be should have put his name
to 500. COO worth Of negotiable notes
when be had only SEQ, 900 worth Of prop
erty.
Ignorance n not an excuse in either
Evening journal., 1893-03-03
ADVANCING ON FEEOY ISLAND.

Government Omcials Preparing for the
Construction Of a Federal Quarantine.
PHILADELPHIA March BIN pursuance
to orders from Washington, Doctors Pur-
viance and Hutton, of the United States
Marine Hospital Service, win this morn
ing leave here for Reedy Island to select
site for the construction of hospital
for the use Of the National Government
during the coming summer.
Reedy Island is the most desirable site
for the location Of a hospital. being a
suitable spot for vessels to anchor for
examination by surgeons. The Govern
ment owns about fifty acres of land and
this can be made available at once As
soon as the plans have been agreed upon
the work of constructing the hospital
and other necessary buildings will be
rapidly pushed to completion The
Secretary Of the Treasury win have the
buildings ready for use this summer.
The hospital at Lewes will be done at
the new station. The steamers used in
boarding the vessels is at Reedy
Island
Evening journal., 1893-03-03
NEW CASTLES AWAKENING.

Referring to the new station the p. t,
w & B. railway has built, the New
Castle correspondent says:
The spacious and cosy waiting rooms
at the new Battery station are now ready
for use A new lamp has been placed at
the gate way leading to the tracks and
now the new platform is nicely lighted
up The new quarters will be comforta-
bly, heated and well lighted and ice water
viii be provided for the patrons,
New Castle people now enjoy a first class
train service in every particular. The
cars are comfortably heated and nicely
lighted and are IN charge Of courteous
and accurate train hands. The trains
run at convenient intervals aud the en-
glnes are run by the best engineers on
the Delaware road.
This Improvement was secured chiefly
by the Efforts Of the EVENING JOURNAL
and its energetic and versatile ccrrespon.
dent. It is frequently called the 'EvEN.
ING JOURNAL Station" as compliment
to its maternal and paternal ancestors.
We have always sympathized with
the citizens Of New Castle in their anx
AoAI 70 kth " wilmington NNlNA
and often. Whenever there was IN
opportunity we have assisted them II
that very reasonable ambition. They
could not live here, for various reasons,
best known TO themselves; hence natur
ally, they wanted all the transportation
facilities the p, w, b. railway could
furnish, as the next best boon.
That ambition Is one result Of tn,
efforts Of the EVENING JOURNAL Sine,
this lively, earnest and progressive
paper started, the people Of New Castl,
have been awaking from a lethargy o
centuries. They show spirit Of progress
that they seem not to have had hereto
fore. II they ever had IL there woul,
have been no opportunity to show IL be
cause the alleged newspapers whicl
slumbered here before the EVENING
JOURNAL came did not know that New
Castle existed.
This awakening Of New Castle ha
stirred up Philadelphia, Chester anc
Brandywine Springs, so that they to-
are elamoring for quicker and bette
transit TO Wilmington All of this
commendable and the EvENINo JOURNAL
feels proud Of the part it has taken il
infusing a spirit OF an en- terprise, &
stimulating tml itOn.
Evening journal., 1893-03-03
WILMINGTON WANTS 4 SHARE.
A Resolution Adopted BY City Council
Asking for Portion of the State
Liquor Tax Funds-Othe Business.

A Resolution Adopted BY City Council
Asking for a Portion of the State
Liquor Tax Funds-Other Business.
At the meeting of City Council last
night the city treasurer reported
balance in bank Of $97, ,596 SO.
The text of an act was submitted,
which will so amend the city charter AS
20 authorize the Board of Health TO
compel property-owners in this city TO
connect their property with the city
sewer system when the Board OF Health
shall deem such action necessary TO
preserve the health OF the city. The act
was opposed and referred to the Legisla-
tive Committee.
The following resolution was adopted
and referred to the Law Committee:
Whereas The appointment OF state
detectives at the expense of the city Of
Wilmington, as provided in volume l9,
page 164, of the laws of Delaware and
the appointment of police commissions
for the city of Wilmington at the expense
Of the city have entailed great additional
expense upon the city; and
Whereas, The biennial report Of the
state treasurer for 1892 shows that New
Castle county pays to the school fund
of the statei from licenses over seven
times as much as Sussex. and over
twelve times as much as Kent county !;
and
Whereas. The state treasurer has
recommended legislation to reduce the
school fund of the state. it being greater
than IS necessary to meet the dema nds
for educational purposes; and
Whereas. The state tax for license to
sell intoxicating liquor in the city of
Wilmingi on is $l0I in excess of the tax
to sell Intoxicating liquors in any other
part of the state; now therefore, be It
Resolved, by the Council of Whining
ton, that the city solicitor is hereby in
structed to draft an act for the General
Assembly. whereby the city shall receive
reasonable and proper share of the
state tax paid for license to sell intoxi-
eating liquor within the city, the amount
20 realized TO be divided between the
Board OF Public Education of Whining
ton for school purposes, and the city
treasury for general expense; and the
city. solicitor is hereby authorized to
employ, with the approval Of the Law
Committee, such assistance as he may
deem necessary TO secure the passage of
such an act.
A communication from William A.
Hukill, petitioning for the revocation OF
George brakes auctioneers license. for
alleged violation of the city ordinance in
respect to such license was referred to
the city solicitor.
The test Of an act, designed to be pre-
sented to the Legislature, was submitted.
approved and referred to the Law Com.
mittee. IL provides that City Council
shall be authorized to pass an ordinance
making the extraordinary appropriation
Of $4,000 for the relief of the Police
! Commission.
Other routine work was disposed Of
The term Of E H Gayley, sinking
fund commissioner, having expired, he wa
re nominated and elected without oppo-
sition.