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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-22
Roys, and Girls, Shoes

For Dress and School wear at popular prices
Ask to see our broad sole shoes.
THOMAS r. PkIRCE & SON.
Westminster and ID, france STREETS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-22

Vow o. the iinc 90 oerr hoiiiay prcscnts
80 OrLl4s. 30 lte e.ftuusicf ftr.et DO hrs
an grnt ttoUs oi Musical boxes, Watcnes.
CLOCKS. Jewoiry and silverware. all of which
were purchased on the most faysrabls terms
and viii be sold very close.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-22
PAY YOUR TAX
If You Wish TO Vote for Aldermen and
Councilman

Today is tho last doy for paying taxes in
order 20 vote for Aldermen and Council
men. In previous years Friday was the
last day, but for some reason IL was
changed this year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-22
SHERIFFS SALE.

ny virtue OF an Execution No. ssee, issued from
District Court Of the Sixth Judicial District, holden
ht Providence IA the county OF Providence ON tne
fth day OF July, A. 1894, returnanle TO said
Court October 7th, 1894, wherein William q.
eopartners, recovered Judgment Of said Court
viii be sold at PnbIic Auction on SATURDAY,
December 10, 1894, At ~ o'clock, noon, at the
Sherihs Office In the County Court House, attn
corner OF College and Beneht Streets in the city of
Providence; All the right. title and interest taat
the above named defendant had at the time OF the
attachment the original writ in the suit IN
which the above described execution was OBJ
tnined, 10 wit, May "a, lsa1, at ten O'Clock
eno forty minutes m. In and TO the following de-
tcTiTod real estate viz; A certain lot or parcel
81 land. with all the buildings thereon, situated in
said Providence, and Ia laid out and described as
lot number one hundred and forty fve N45l. and
Eve feet OF the eastery side from front to OF
the lot laid Out aud described as lot number one
hundred and forty-six Uf6) plat
Of the Dean estate belonging 10 George W.
Chaplin and Abel Sampson, made by Gushing
aud Farnum a. ID. 1895. and recorded in the land
records OF said Providence in plat book No at
page 81, and plat card No. 73, being the same es-
Sate conveyed 10 Tristan ". Angel by deed from
Saniel q. Hall dated the 10th day Of April, A ID.
tsi5 And recorded ia the Office OF the Recorder OF
Deeds OF said Providence Ia deed book No. $50 at
Levied on this 7th day of September, A. d. lssi.
St 10 O'Clock "a. M. and Will be sold 10 satisfy said
CHARLES L. CHAFFEE.
nov22-3oDec6-i3 Deputy sheriff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-22
LARGE cANNERY FIRE.
Bv The As,oclated Presa.

IlN AIIo 4tNoN0ItltNU 7 ItT'-.
SAN JOSE, CAL, Nov. z2.-The J. M.
Dawson Cannery and the r.. Fisher Can
Company's buildings were burned ycstcr
day. Loss, sl50,000; insurance, $4,000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-22
CHINA'S OFFER.
Will Pay a Big Sum to Settle
Up the War.
By Tho Associated Press.

HIROSHIMA, Nov. 22.-I. is reported
that China has intimated that she will
offer to pay war indemnity of 100,0o0,000
tseis and in addition pay all the war ex
penses incurred by Japan.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-22
PROGRESSIVE WHIST CARDSl

. Since the announcement made. THE News has
several whist clubs. f'''' -
AS was anticipated folks very glad get the cards
because they are SO they name of
cheaply
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-22
A, BIG BATTLE.
Chinese and Japanese Fight
Near Port Arthur.
BY the Associated Press.


YOKOHAMA, Nov. .22.-The Chinese Pie
Yang squadron is reported TO have shelied
the Japanese troops marching upon Port
Arthur. A desperate battle between the
Chinese and japanese fleets Is said to have
followed. The result OF the engagement
is not known.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-22
An ORGANISMS FATE.

BU TIE fSsochief Prose.
LONDON, Nov. 22.-At the Old Bailey
today, III. l.. Winter of Denver, Col, TAI
organist,w sentenced to six years penal
seryituds for periury>
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-22
O,Sclii al Virrinlus

J-mcg O'scu, SIR 0rit ay MiG 'Taric
Burre- ard q s,icDg company, w.l be
seen in "Nirginius" at the Providence
Opera House this evening and Saturday
matinee. Friday and Saturday evenings
"Nents CEisto" will bs presented.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-22

Too light 10 hurt the we kest spine,
is the Wheeler & Wilson No. 0.
3ii Westminster street, cor. snow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-22
DIR. WILSON'S cATARRH REMEDY

Is n safe, positive and purely vegetable rem
. edY for Catarrh. II acts directly on the
blood. Price J1G. Bottle. Sold by AL druggists
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-22

EnrSs TO LET-NiCE BARN. o. DOYLE AVE-
ss@s nue.. containing three stalls Pawtuvet
kesrN water, GOOD carriage room CAMPBELL
EzI-1l CO., G5 Weybossot street. nOy22-f
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-22

Il. II. Allan 4 Co.. Olneyville Square,
Win put on sale Friday morning, 100
pair 11-4 grey blankets worth c5c.: sale
price 55c. An early call will ensure get
ting them. We Will also offer about 100
Ladies and Misses cloaks at prices to
save you dollars on every garment.
4. Il. ALLAN & Co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-22
No Tidings of the Missing Gunners,

M me Associated l9ysw.
FALL RIVER, Mass, Nov. 22.--No trace
has been found of Amos Holt and George
Sherman, the missing gunncrs.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1894-10-10
At THE INSTITUTE.
Eupiemian Literary Society.

Some time ago the public was informed
through our columns of the organization
of g literary society at the institute. Its
constitution provides for an election of Of
fcers monthly, so that the second election
held October 5th, resulted as follows:
Jake Weinberg, president; Murrett Mou-
zon, first vice-president; Joseph Rhame,
second vice-president; Miss Julia Mood,
secretary; Miss Blanche Wells, treasurer;
Miss Hattie Nelson. Censor.
The Honor Roll" for the month Of Sep
tember, as determined by the monthly e1-
animation is as follows:
Julia Mood, 96; Hattie Nelson, 94.4; Liz
zie Wells, 942; Jake Weinberg, 937; Od-
die Stukes, 93.5; Lulie Harvin. 93.2; Essle
Davis, 92.4; Cammie Harvin. 92.2; Murrets
Mouzon, 90.4; Matte Bell, 90.2; Lionel
Stukes, 90.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1894-10-10
Arrested for Pension Frauds.

j. Manning Welch. was arrested at bis
store in Remini last Monday, by U. S.
Deputy Marshall C. L. Emanuel, charged
with fraudulently collecting pension mo D.
ey. It is charged thst be would collec. the
money on false claims, RECEIPT ior it, and
then appropriate the amounts to his own
use. One Of the negroes for whom it is
said be has thus been collecting has been
dead several years. Mr.. Welch, was lodged
in the Manning Jail Tuesday, but will prob
ably give bond for BIS appearance to-nor.
row.
Deputy Emanuel says that after the ar
rest Of Mr. Wel.h, the blind tigers at Rem
mi, Pinewood and Packsville closed in
short order, an that one OF the parties 1T
Remini who was hurrying his stock into
the woods, told one who asked him as TO
his hurry, that the spies were in town, and
be wanted to save his liquor.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1894-10-10
Your :yalne in PRINT.

". ]. Conyers is visiting relatives
;n Laurens county.
Rev. j. O. Cough and wife are visiting
relatives in Lumberton. n. G.
MIR. Willie Bagnal OF Sumter spent
last Sunday in Manning Oh visit to his
PARENTS.
-Mr. ". 3. White. Of this place, IS in
Charleston overseeing the erection Of some
buildings.
Mr.. Samuel Sparks, Of Charleston, was
in Manning last Monday. Mr.. Sparks has
gained in his new home quite reputation
as building contractor.
Captain W. NJ. Mcknight Of Work
mans, vas in town last Monday, and
showed his friends some beautiful chewing
tobacco that he raised himself.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1894-10-10
GUARANTEED CURE,

We authorize our advertised druggists to
Sell DR.. Kings New Discovery for con-
coughs and colds. upon this coIl-
dition. II you are afflicted with Cough,
Cold, or any Lung, Throat, or Chest trouble,
and will use this remedy as directed,
giving it fair trial, and experience
no benefit, you may return the bottle and
have yoar money refunded We could not
make this offer did We not know that Dr..
Kings New Discovery could be relied on.
It never disappoints. Trial bottles free.
Large size SOC and 81. For sale by
j. &. Dlnkins j. Co., druggists.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1894-10-10
The Man Who Shows You How
to Save Five Dollars is Better
Friend to You Than He Who
Lends You Ten.

Come and see Us every day in the
week, and we can show you some
thing yon can save money on.
Call and see our $1.10 gents'everyday
shoe. It is d record-breaker and a
trade maker.
Don't forget to buy your rubber
over shoes from US, as we keep a full
line Of gents: ladies', and children's
rubbers on hand all the time.
Our line of gents, ladies', and chill
dren's shoes is complete, and if you
buy pair from US once you will be
sure to buy again.
Don't forget that We are every day
Offering big bargains in the Cry goods
line, especially in the domestic line,
such as ginghams, homespuns, and
outings.
Oh, I am about to forget to tell you
about our nice fresh butter, cheese,
maccaroni, fine fat mackerel, and
our cream patent family flour. #
you buy once, you will buy again.
Yours for Il bargain,
-. W. E. JENKINSON.
Manning, S. c., Oct. 10, 1894.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1894-10-10
Court.

Court convenes in Manning on the 15tt
inst. Judge D. a Townsend will preside
The following are the petit jurors:
D. W. Brown, Pinewood.
r. q. Griffin, Pinewood.
j. S. Csnty, Summerton.
J. P. Cobia, Pamela.
2 n Bethune. Silver.
w. z. Richburg. Summerton.
L. u. King. st. Pauls.
W. 7. Touchberry, Manning.
H. n. Mathis. st. Pauls.
J. P. ". Gibbon, Seloc.
]. H. Rigby, Manning.
G. w. Mccall, Manning.
P. II. Wyndham, Manning.
a. N. Minis, Silver.
NJ. Z. Sauls, Sardinia.
R. r. McFaddin, Sandy Grove.
B. Il, Baggett, Wilson's.
N. B. Shepherd, Manning.
". n. Stukes, Packsville.
J.J. Broadway, Packsville.
W. w. Benbow, Summerton.
J. F. Bochett, st. Pauls.
c. E. Strange, Remini.
w. II. Mcknight, Workman.
julius S. Davis. Summerton.
81. B. Tindal. SHmmerton.
Z. J. Gibbons, New Zion.
C. A. Bradham, Silver.
3. ". Gutter, Packsville.
S. A. Brunson, Benbow's.
W. E. Heels, st. Pauls.
J. n. Hodge, Oakland.
E. B. Fielder, Summerton.
G. L. Emanuel Manning.
J. F. Green, New Zion.
B. P. Broadway, Packsville.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1894-10-10
A WONDERFUL CoSoUEROR.

a WONDERFUL CONQUEKOR.
No disease is more common among the
people than scrofula. Handed down from
generation to generation, it is found 10
nearly every family, in some form. 1t may
make its appearance in dreadful running
sores, in swellings in the neck or goitre, or
IN eruptions OF varied forms. Attacking
the mucous membrane it may be known rs
esssssr saii dsyeloplpg il the lnpesi it may
be, and often is, the prime cause of COR
sumption.
In whatever form scrofula may manifest
itself, Hoods Sarsaparilla is its inveterate
foe and conqueror. This medicine has
such powerful alternative and vitalizing ef-
fects upon the blood that every trace OF i'm
purity is expelled, and the blood is made
rich, pure and healthy.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1894-10-10

A. NJ, and kept open without inter.
mission or adjournment until 4
o'clock P. NJ.
At the close Of the election the
managers shall Immediately proceed
to publicly count the ballots. With,
in three days thereafter the chairman
Of the board Of managers; or one OF
them, to be designated in writing by
the board, shall deliver to the com
of election the poll list,
the boxes containing the ballots, and
a written statement of the result OF
the election at his precinct.
The managers shall administer to
each person offering to vote, al oath
that he is qualified to vote at said
election, according to the constitu-
ton of the State, and that he has not
already voted in said election.
The following named persons have
been appointed to manage said Elec-
ton by the Board of Commissioners
of Election for Clarendon cou nty, to
wit:
PINEWoOD.
Paul B. Hodge, R. H. Griffin,
B. w. DesChamps.
FoREsToN.
J. w. Cole, c. T. Ridgeway,
J. A. Burgess.
P. w. Webber, P. w. Hodge,
It. c. Owens.
NEW ZION.
F. n. Thomas, L. D. Barrow,
S. W: Mcintosh.
PAcKsvILLE.
J. L. PEBBLES, Jas. W. McCauley,
F. S. Geddirgs.
SUMMERTON.
J. E. Tenant, G. l. Lesesne,
J. G. Wells.
FORK.
W. H. Cole, J, B, Tindal,
A. NJ. White.
MANNING.
R. H. Davis, J. H. Windham,
J. F. Bradham.
One of the above named managers
1t each box will call upon the board
If commissioner at Manning, be-
tween November / and November s.,
1894 to receive ballot boxes, poll list,
Ind instructions, and to be qualified.
LOUIS APPELT,
J. C. JOHNSON,
J! M...BARWICK,
Commissioners Congressional, Elec-
ton.
Manning, S. c., October 10, 1891.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1894-10-10
Annual Meeting.
OFFICE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,
CLARENDON COUNTY.

OFFlCE COUNTY COMMlSSlONERS,
CLARENDON COUNTY.
Manning, s. c., Oct. 10, 1894.
The county commissioners for Clar-
endon county will hold their annual
meeting on the Sth day of November,
1894. All persons holding demands
of any nature whatsoever against
Clarendon county who have not pre-
sented the same heretofore at 4 spec
ial meeting, will present the same to
the clerk of this board on or before
the 1st day of November, 1884, duly
probated that they may be examined
and passed upon by the board at
said annual meeting. Please observe
this order and comply with it's terms.
W. G. DAVIS,
Clerk OF Board.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1894-10-10
CJ;RE FOR HEADACHE.

AS remedy for all forms Of headache
Electric Bitters has proved to be the very
best. Itefects permanent cure and the
most dreaded habitual sick headaches yield
to its influence. We urge all who are af-
aicted to procure bottle, and give this
remedy fair trial. In cases of habitual
constipation Electric Bitters cures by giving
the needed tone to the bowels. and few
cases long resist the use of this medicine.
Try it once. Large bottles only so cents at
J. G. Dinkils Co., druggists.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1894-10-10

AN ELECTION WILL BE HELD
at the several precincts established
by law in Clarendon county, on Tues
day, November 6, 1894, for the follow
ing officers, to wit: Governor, Lieu
tenant Governor, Secretary of State,
Attorney-General, Comptroller-Gen-
eral, Adjutant and Inspector General,
State fesea IF eeass siaFe7T aFsT State Superinten-
dent of Education, three Railroad
Commissioners, one Senator, three
Representatives to the lower branch
of the Legislature, one Judge OF Pro-
bate one School Commissioner, one
Supervisor, also, to vote for or
against the holding of constitution
al convention.
The polls will open at Z o'clock a. N.
and close at o'clock p. N.
at the close of the election the
managers shall immediately proceed
to publicly count the ballots. With
in three days thereafter the chair
man of the board of managers, or one
of them, to be designated in writing
by the board, shall deliver to the COM
,nissioners of election the poll list,
the boxes containing the ballots, and
a written statement of the result OF
the election at his precinct.
The managers shall administer to
each person offering to vote, an oath
that he is qualified to vote at said
election, according to the constitu-
ton of the State, and that he has not
already voted in said election.
The following named persons have
been appointed managers of election
for State and county officers, etc, to
wit.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1894-10-10
N TICE
OF
Federal Election.

AN ELECTION WILL BE HELD
on Tuesday, the 9Th day of Noveln-
Der, 1894, at the legally established
polling precincts in Clarendon coun-
ty, for Representative ottne 9th
Congressional District Of fSsuth Caro-
lima, in the 54th Congress { the Unit
ed State.
The polls will be opened at 7o'clock
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1894-10-10

Itch on human, mango on horses. dogs
and oil stock, cured IN 80 minutes by
Woolford's Sanitary lotion. This never
fails. Sold by ]. G. Dinkins 4 Co., drug
gists. Manning, S. G.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1894-10-10

Now is the time to make your own syrup
at home. J. P. Thames has purchased one
of the latest improved mills to grind care
for the public. Garry your cane to him.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1894-10-10

RICE, RICE, RICE. We solicit con-
signme1ts of Rough Rice in any quantity.
ali consienments milled and shipped or
sold promptly Rates moderate
WEST POINT MILL CO.,
Charleston, s. G.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1894-10-10
BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALVE

BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALVE.
The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers. salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns and all skin eruptions, and positively
cures piles or no pay required. 1t is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction. or money
refunded. Price Csc. per box. For sale by
JIG. Dinkins & Co., druggists.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1894-10-10

Grand Chancellor, H. F. Wilson, Of Sum
ter, will be present at the next regular
meeting Of Damon Lodge, 4. Of P. 1t is
hoped all members will be present on the
occasion, as the secret work will be ex-
planned.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1894-10-10

The Oraneebpre newspapers will accept
our thanks for the kind and complimenta-
~ mention of our visit to their city. Our
visit was strictly on business and lack of time
prevented our accepting the generous hospi-
tality Of number OF Orangeburgs proni-
nent citizens. Some other time. brethren.
we will drop down on you, and bring our
knitting along.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1894-10-10

Court convenes in Manning on the 18th
inst. Judge D. A Townsend will preside.
The following are the petit jurors:
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1894-10-10

Last Saturday. just over the Clarendon
line in williamsburg county, George Wash
iugton Presley, colored, aged about TWEEN
ty-one years, became involved in family
fracus, and he shot and killed his father,
George PRESLEY, aged about sixty years.
After young Presley fired the fatal shot
and realizing what his passion had done
for him. he took to the woods and made
good his escape.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1894-10-10

The county commissioners will have
meetjnp on the 25th instant
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-08-29
WAITE UNDER ARREST
SERIOUS CHARGES AGAINST COLO
RADIOS GOVERNOR AND OTHERS.
Accused Of Opening and Retaining n
Letter Addressed to a Woman-The
Executive in a Rage.

DENVER, Col, Aug. 2S.-A warrant was
issued late this afternoon for the arrest OF
Gov. Davis II. Waite on the serious charge
of opening and retaining a letter addressed
to Mrs. Likens, formerly matron at police
headquarters. The warrant was issued by
United States Commissioner Hinsdale, who
also issued warrants for the arrest of Pres
ident Dennis Mullins, of the Police Board.
Hamilton Armstrong, chief of police, and
Kate Dwyer, matron at police headquar
ters. The charge is opening the mail and
also for conspiracy under statutes Nos.
1892 and $40, the penalty for which is a fine
of not over $4,000 or two years imprison-
ment, both.
The complaint was made by Mrs. Likens,
and was investigated by Postoffice Inspec-
tor McMechan. MIR. McMechan laid the
matter before United States District At
torney Johnston, and this afternoon
formal complaint was drawn up against the
four persons mentioned This was pre-
sented to Commissioner Hinsdale, and he
issued the warrants, which were placed in
the hands Of Marshal Israels assistant for
service. Shortly afterward the warrants
were served and all the parties named were
arrested and taken before Commissioner
Hinsdale.
Governor Waite created quite a scene in
the commissioners room. He was iadig-
nant, and when Deputy United States Dis
trict Attorney Rhodes stepped toward him
with extended hand the Governor met him
with a cold stare. Governor Waite pleaded
mot guilty." claiming he had not opened
the letter, but that its contents had been
read TO him The hearing of the case was
set for next Thursday. When it was sug-
gested that bail be fixed at 5000, the pris-
oner sprang from his chair, paced the floor
in front of the Commissioner and ex-
claimed:
Il am the Governor of this State, and
these proceedings are held to interfere with
me in the administration of my office. 1
will not give bail. You may send me to
Jail, but 1 will not give bail"
Finally, the Commissioner accepted Gov.
Waite's personal recognizance to appear for
trial, in the sum of 500.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-08-29
MISS WILLARD TAKES WINE.
It's the Unfermented Article, but Has
Caused Unpleasant Criticism.

CHAUTAUQUA, Aug. 2S.-Chautauqua is
the birthplace of the w. c. II. T., and there is
perhaps, no place in the country where the
temperance spirit is stronger. The members
Of the w. c. Il. u. here are in a state of
turmoil, owing to the fact that on Sunday
at dinner, at the public dining room of the
hotel, Frances Willard and Lady Henry
Somerset drank from a very suspicious
looking bottle. on investigation it was
found that the beverage was a brand of un-
fermented wine which mad been largely
consumed here this season. The stuff is
pronounced harmless and quite beneficial
but many OF the temperance ladies do not
see IL in that light.
1T may be unfermented, but, just the
same, ii makes the face red said a leader
in temperance circles here while discussing
the matter
No matter what the effect of the drink
may be, the majority of the people were,
temperance and otherwise, inclined to cen
sure Miss Willard for her act for, as presi-
dent of the great ". G. Il. T., they hold
she should, of all people. avoid the mere
appearance of evil. Whatever people may
think, Miss Willard did drink the golden
liquid, pouring it out of a regulation bottle,
and, what's more, she enjoyed it, too.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-08-29
BIG GUN TESTED.
Dummy Shell Fired from Fifteen
Inch dynamite ThrOwer.

SANDY HOOK, n. j., Aug. 2S.-To-day
the ffteen-inch guns constructed by the
Pneumatic Torpedo Construction Company
was subjected to a test at the proving
grounds in the presence of members of the
board of ordnance and a number Of ar
tillery officers. One of the hfteen-inch guns
was loaded with a six-inch dummy
projectile, the charge of compressed air be-
ing 1000 pounds to the square inch Super
intendent Creelman elevated the gun to an
altitude of 34l2 degrees, decided that all
was clear and pulled the lever. The
dummy sped from the mouth of the gun
through a cloud of vapor and could clearly
be seen describing its course until il fell
into the water. The projectile weighed li9
pounds, and fell at distance of $500 yards
Captain Rapien said the gun could be
easily hidden by placing IL In an excava-
ton so that the Barrel only would be vis-
ible, and, he added, "even if that were shot
away, the gun would do considerable exc
cutiOn without it" a number of tests viii
be made on Friday with the eght-inch
gun, in which a new breech has been
placed.