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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-05-04

Such weapons of war constitute 4
terrible and effective argument for
peace.
It needs a visit to this great gun
shop to afford a proper idea of the
enormous work required for the arm
ing of our new ships The works con
sist of several large shops, devoted to
the manufacture of guns, carriages,
shells, etc, for the navy. The manu-
factrIre of guns and shells is the prin-
cipal object. Guns of every size are
in constant course of construction.
counted 130 in process of manufacture
at one time in a single tour of the
shops, ranging from the four-inch
rapid-fire guns to the great thirteen
inch guns already referred to. The
capacity Of the shops, if pushed, is
about thirty guns of all sizes per
month. The value of this great gun
shop together with the army gun shop
at Watervliet, New York, is almost
incalculable to the country in case war
should break out. Alarmists are ac-
customed to raise cry very frequent
ly regarding the lack of forts Mt our
seaports. The real need of our ma
tional defense, however is a sufficient
supply of guns, shells, and ammuni-
ton, and this the country now has or
can readily supply. Forts and de-
fenses can be easily and quickly i'm
proviSed in case of emergency, but
such weapons as modern warfare de-
mands could only be provided by such
perfect mechanism as can be seen at
the Washington gun shop.
1t Is the opinion of naval eXpelrs
that the real defense of orr seanorts
in the future must be by battleships.
The ease with which Admiral Mello's
ships have run the gauntlet of the
forts at Rio Janeiro has excited the
attention of all interested in the sub
ject of sea coast defense. The Brazil
ian forts We're well armed with Krupp
guns, and the Brazilian war ships are
not OF the latest or best type, yet the
ships have easily beaten the forts. and
nothing has saved Rio Janeiro from
destruction by Mello except the inter
dict against bombarding the city en-
forced by the foreign fleets.
The first of the new fleet of modern
battleships, the Indiana, is now ready
for her trial trip, and she will mount
the first of the new thirteen-inch guns.
A fleet of these great ships, such rs
we are destined TO have, with their
high speed, comparatively easy draft.
and heavy armamentS, could readily
concentrate at any point on our coast
that an enemy could possibly menace,
A battleship is really a floating for.
tress, and is much more formidable
in defense than in attack. lowering
along cur coast, taking advantage Of
the assistance of land batteries. such
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-05-04

Mercy Is the feminine gender of JUS
'lce.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-05-04
Sounds Plausible.

81 can understand why Father
Time is represented as old, but why
do they always picture him as lean
aud skinny"
II suppose 1t IS because everybody
seems 10 want all the spare time he
can get"-Chicago Tribune.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-05-04
Very Exact.

Judge 90 witress), What is your age
sonora?
Witness--I am over twenty.
you must tell me the exact truth"
Between twenty and thirty"
"But when viii you be thirty
Tomorrow, my lord. LA Union de
Valparaiso,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-05-04
The Indiana.

as could be readily constructed wher,
ever needed in time of danger, a large
fleet of such ships would render our
seacoaSt absolutely unassailable. 1t
is very certain that the completion of
our great gunshops, and the equipping
of respectable modern fleet has
practically placed us out of the category
of nations liable to foreign attack. We
are too rich and powerful to be ms.
saulted unless actually unprovided
with means of defense, and that con.
dltion Of affairs has now passed away.
As matter of fact we have advanced
in The past ten years from n non
aggressive 10 a very aggressive con.
Giuon of national defense.
TOWNSEND
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-07-12

ROANOKE is really marvellous city: Ten or twelve year
all told Where stately business houses magnf
the finest wheat and lands in the State
city situated 900 feet above the level in the
and spurs of the Aleghanes. On top of MIL MOUNTAIN
bus all the top From this point the vieWis
the iron furnaces the moving electric and RAILWAY r
tain side, is picturesque in the extreme.
system of streets and sewers is excellent one-the
portion which paved with vitifed brick The
population.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-22
Cleaned About the City Hall.

In the explosion at the Lower gas-works
on Monday afternoon Mr.. Thomas j.
Walsh. the foreman, had quite narrow
escape from serious injury. Mr.. Walsh
was in the room where the accident
occurred, and, thinking the heat rather
intense. left for the purpose of remedying
the defect. He had no more than
crossed the threshold OF the door, which
he closed. when the explosion occurred
Though shaken up. he escaped unhurt.
Mayor Taylor has returned to the city
Clerk with his disapproval the resolution
providing that the alleys opening on
Grove avenue between Harvie ana
Plum streets be closed. and that the
alley opening on Floyd avenue between
Harvie and Plum be narrowed to 10
foot alley. and that court OF 3Ox6o
feet adjoining the alleys opening on Floyd
and Plum streets be opened.
In the Law and Equity Court yesterday
a suit was instituted by Joshua Bowman
Jrs administrator vs.. the city OF Rich
mond for 5000 for causing the death
of a child by allowing distractions to
remain on Brook avenue. Mr.. p. A. l..
Smith Is counsel for the plaintiff.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-22
FIRST GERMAN OF THE SEASON.
The Elite Of Newport News Witness
brilliant Scene mt the Casino.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, November IL
Speciality far the prettiest german
that ever took place in this city was
danced at the Casino here last night In
the presence OF n large and fashionable
audience Newport News has long been
noted for its pretty germans. and this,
the first one OF the season. was a grand
success. The Casino was brilliantly light
ed with incandescent light. and az early
az o'clock the participants could be seen
coming down the long plank walk that
leads from West avenue to the rendezvous.
II was just ~ O'Clock when Mr.. Harry
L,veZey signalled the leader OF the Sol
diers' Home Band, and the next moment
over thirty couples were seen gliding over
the waxed floor OF this spacious hall.
To mention all the couples that thronged
the building would be an endless job, but
here are few Of the out-of-town folk
that were present: Miss Booker, Miss
Tabb, Miss Moody. Miss Jones. Miss CHS
man. Mr.. Hinkle. Mr.. Saunders. Mr.. jones,
Mr.. and Mrs. Kimberley, Mr.. Lake, Mr..
Blackiston. and Mr.. Won Schilling. OF
Hampton: Miss Shields and Miss Watkins.
OF Old Point; Miss Nash. Of Norfolk; Miss
Jessie and Miss Mamie Parker and Mrs.
Colonel II. T.. Boykin. OF SmIthheld: Miss
Manning. OF Washington; Mrs Brown. OF
New York: Misses Sarvelis. OF Glouces-
ter. Va, and Miss Reynolds. OF your city
The italian bark Emichetto Accame
cleared for Lisbon to-day with 227O0n
slaves and 80 barrels of -four, taken on
at this port.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-22
Rev. J. p. Cannon In Knoxville.

The Knoxville Tribune says KEY. j.
p Cannon, OF the Third Presbyterian
church Of Richmond. who has been In
vited to hold series of meetings at the
First church in this city. is creating much
interest by his splendid efforts. The
church would scarcely contain the congre-
CATION which gathered 10 hear him Sunday
morning. At o'clock he preached TO the
children. Taking for his text the words
Of Christ TO Mathew, Follow me- he
made one OF his characteristic talks TO
the little ones showing how Jesus SYM
pathized with children IN their troubles.
He was q child to children, and shared
with them all the burdens Of their little
hearts. Childhood was the time TO hearken
to the word Of the Lord. before the evil
days come. He gave many tender and
touching illustrations showing what bright
Christians children could become. He told
the children to always remember that
Chris. had rebuked the disciples on one
occasion for trying to keep the children
away from Him, and said: Suffer little
children to come unto Me, and forbid
them not. for of such is the Kingdom OF
Heaven.
1.-The evening service was well attend
ed, and under Dr. Gammon's able pre-
sentation OF his discourse much interest
was manifest"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-22
Police Court Cases.

In the Police Court yesterday morning
John Logan (colored) was sent on to the
grand jury on the charge Of burglarizins
the house Of Susan Shields and stealing
lot OF groceries.
r. W. Duval was taxed S and costs for
assaulting Ed. Hill. and was put under
500 for twelve months on the petition OF
the plaintiff.
j. T. Royal. f. p. whitlock. William
Cullins. and J. j. Craven. charged with
being disorderly and creating a disturb
ance In the house OF Clara Anderson,
were fined $3.50 and costs each.
Henry Smith and James Allen were held
for examination until the 21d on the
charge OF being suspicious characters.
a. Girolami was fined $3.50 and costs
for interfering with Policeman c. NJ.
Johnson while In the discharge Of his
duty.
Alexander Banks was sentenced to
thirty days in Jail as a suspicious charac-
ter,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-22

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
Your large capitals on this subject In.
duced me 20 read this article In yous
Tuesdays issue. All Christian people be-
lieve that Christ worked miracles. There
Is but one idea In q miracle. and I sup.
pose every schoolboy !, years old knows
what a miracle Is. But when Mr.. Ssaton
says he does not believe Il IN within Gods
power to convert a few losves and fishes
into food enough TO feed 5000 people and
have twelve baskets Of fragments left.
he puts himself beyond all discussion with
sensible men. A man who uttegS such q
sentiment. who writes II down deliberate
ly, has no more knowledge Of God than
the owls and bats. and therefore can have
no idea how TO worship Him. Indeed. hs
ignorance! II Mr.. seaton WIN read "f.ss-
lies Short Method with Deiatx's he will DO
cured Of his rank inndeiity.
Common sense. ana all reason worthy
OF the name, confirm the B1hio declaration
that with God all things ere possible"
The evangelist mentions tho ''tweIvs
baskets OF scraps for such unbelisvers
~ Mr.. seaton. This was % ocular nath-
ematical Demonstration caI1ipg on the
"doubting Thouaa~ - s.nnGor's the scraps.
But Mr.. 6eaton would oay he SEQ men
were mistaken. TAsy had rot dined on
ash and bread. but we're nlied With wind
and imaslnatiou. How about closhing 3
SayTsn eschafa with t>syes and applse Z
How about eonveFtlns el1r1<bd graN -;
wool ~ bgeo1elo&nf ~. ". IAHx&DkX,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-22
THE TILLY-HAYNEs MURDER TRIAL.
Judge Williams Sefs the Verdict Aside
Wedding Indefinitely Postponed,

HILLSVILLE. VA. November 2.-tSpe-
cial )-Circuit Court. which has been In
session here for the past two weeks.
closed Friday. Judge Williams found a
full docket and disposed OF large num-
Der Of cases. The noted trial Of the
Commonwealth VS.. Tilly for the murder
Of his sweetheart. Louisa Haynes, was
again tried, this being the third time.
The jury returned verdict OF guilty and
fixed his punishment at six years In the
penitentiary. Judge Williams set the ver-
diet aside.
i understand that the marriage OF Miss
Mayetta WILKINSON to Mr.. George Carter
has been indefinitely postponed, owing TO
the severe Illness OF Miss Wilkinson.
Every preparation had been made for a
brilliant marriage TO be soemnized In the
Presbyterian church at this place on Tues
day evening. November 10th. but Miss VIII.
henson was Frustrated few days since
with congestion OF the lungs. and is still
In a critical condition.
Rev. Mr.. Doggett. noted Presbyterian
minister. who has been spending several
weeks In our town. leaves for his home, In
Fort Worth. Tex. this week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-22
MIGHT HAVE ELECTED MALE.
Col. Poles Vote Would Have Been Changed
But for the Jones Resolution.

But for the Jones Resolution.
Since the meeting of.the field-officers OF
the First Brigade of Infantry, held Tues-
day afternoon for the purpose OF electing
a brigadier-general, 1t has transpired that
had Colonel Males forces been more con-
fident of his ability TO win and held out
a little longer, he would have done so.
Before the meeting convened Lieute-
nant-Colonel Pole of Roanoke, who had
been a staunch supporter OF Colonel Nash'
Informed his friends and Colonel Nash
that in the event of deadlock he pur>
posed going over to the Male side ana
cast his vote for the Third Regiments
colonel, in order that the State might not
be put to the expense of calling the
meeting for nothing.
This was fully understood by the Nash
men, and Colonel Males election was
practically conceded by them. The Male
men had not been advised OF Colonel
Poles intention, and thinking that the
deadlock would continue. Colonel Jones
offered the resolution, after the eighth
ballot, requesting the Governor TO dis
solve the meeting and the brigade. Colo
mel Baker. who was managing the Nash
forces. Immediately realized what an adj
vantage the adoption Of this resolution
would give Colonel Nash, and to the sur
prise OF Colonel Jones and his followers
ne advocated lis adoption.
The advantage, however, will only be
temporary one. as 1t Is understood that
Colonel Nash will retire from the contest,
and when the field-officers again meet
there will be no competition, and Colonel
Male will be.nnanmously elected.
There is little probability that the Gov
ernor will dissolve the brigade. as re-
auested in the resolution. and since the
Male followers have ascertained Colonel
Poles position. there is little probability
that any Of the officers who voted for the
resolution desire him to do so.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-22
sS0S,335.6S
CASES IN THE COUNTY COURT.
Many of Them disposed Of Yesterday
rou,d Out the Baby's Parents.

Many OF lHeln brFVse" va
Found Out the Baby's Parents.
In the County Court yesterday Alexan-
der I,ockett. the coIored boy charged with
attempting to destroy the cattle Of Magis-
trate r. f. Tiller by placing Paris green
in their feed was tried and acquitted.
Andrew Nichols (coioredD was charged
with having committed an indecent as
sault on Henrietta Holmes. l2-year-oid
colored girl. but was convicted of SINH
lar assault and given eight months In the
county jail.
Margaret Jennings (colored was ac-
Quilted OF the charge of assaulting julia
Hopkins.
John Holmes (colored was sent to the
grand Jury by Justice Vincent on charge
OF assaulting and striking William Moore
Mrs. Henry Jones. an aged lady. living
just west of the city. was before COM
mission of lunacy, composed OF Magis-
trates Tyler. Lewis. and Vincent. and was
committed to the Eastern State Hospital.
Sheriff Solomon has ferreted out the
identity of the parents Of the babe which
was left at the home OF Martha Manning.
on the Darbytown road. some time since.
but no arrests are likely to be made, for
the reason that the couple have departed
beyond the borders of the State. They
are northern people. who were soJourninS
in the western part OF the county. where
the child was born. and just before their
departure for their home in the North
they committed the infant to Marthas
keeping and went their way.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-22
An Atlanta Journalist Here. -

Mr.. J. $. Cohen. of the editorial stan
OF the Atlanta Journal. spent yesterday
In the city. He visited the Capitol and
other places Of interest and enjoyed his
visit very much. He said while here that
the slump in the Democratic vote for Gov
ernor of Georgia was not unexpected. He
declared that Georgia was solidly Demo-
cratic, and that this was best proved
in that she sent back eleven Democratic
congressman. Mr.. Cohen spoke in high
terms OF Governor Atkinson and the Geor-
gia Legislature. He added that there
will doubtless be many opponents to Sem
ator John b. Gordon. when he comes up
for reelection, but 1t is confidently be-
lieved that II the gallant old general asks
for reelection and makes a campaign
before the people he will be reelected
Mr.. CoheI was the guest of his brother
in-law. Mr.. Barton II. Wise, while In
Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-22
SECURED WARRANTS
COL oNrL LAMB WANTS TO ARREST
DEMOCRATIC ELECTION OFFICERS.


NORFOLK. VA, November n.-(Spe-
ciai.)-CoioneI william Lamb has secured
warrants OF arrest for the judges. Clerks
and constable at the lions Churcn IRE
cinct. Norfolk county. alleging fraud IN
the recent election.
The Republicans continue at WORK IN
vestigating what they call election-frauos
In the Second District. and. so far. have
discovered 1900 tickets thrown out unoer
the provisions OF the Walton law, pe'hs
scratched or otherwise mutilafed ana
faulty. The Republican managers were
In session here last night, and say they
are determined to throw Tyler out. ana
seat Borland.
TO EXTEND LINES.
Two street-car companies are applying
To the City Council of Portsmouth TO cx-
tend lines and cover all the available
territory not now occupied. One OK the
lines proposes establishing troiiey-sys-
TEN.
The United States practice-ship Ban
croft. belonging TO the Naval Academy
arrived at the navy-yard to-day from An
napolis for repairs.
ORGANIZED.
commandery OF Damon Cadets has
been fully organized In this city. and
movement is on foot to organize COM
mandery in Berkeley.
DIR. +. T.. Field. the new quarantine
officer OF this port. will appoint DIR. Lo-
max Gwathmey the assistant quarantine
officer.
Judge c. w. Hill. Of the Circuit Court,
is holding his last term in Norfolk. as he
will be succeeded by Judge II. X. Prentis,
Of suffolk. on the LIST Of January. Judge
HIN now resides in Southampton and VIII
resume the practice of law In that county
The city authorities are moving to en-
ploy special officers to break up the sun
day social clubs, the police ana polce de-
tectives being too well known to accom-
plish much along that line.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-22
SOUTHERN ASSOCIATED PRESS.
Colonel G. OBJ. Cowardin One OF tho d.
rec,ors-NorfoIk'y Inequalities.


NORFOLK. VA, November 2i.-The
Southern Associated Press met mere TO-
day in annual session at the Atlantic
Hotel. and in the absence OF the presi-
dent. Mr. Evan p. Howell, Of the Atlanta
Constitution. Colonel J. II. Estill. OF the
Savannah News, the vice-presdent, pre-
sided. The following newspaper men were
nresent: Colonel Patrick Walsh, OF the
Augusta Chronicle; w. II. Bernard, VII
mington Star; ]. c. Hemphill. Charleston
News and Courier; j. W. Jackson, WIZ
mington Messenger; +. II. Glass. Mont
gomery Advertiser; r. T. Stockton, jack
sonyille Times-Union: Colonel {. OB. 20
wardin. Richmond Dispatch; Colonel Jo-
seph Bryan, Richmond Times: J. d. La
zelle. Roanoke Times; X. IL. Freeman
Danville Register: A. S. Ochs. Cnatta-
nooga Times; J. 5. Van Wrinkle, Knox
vile Tribune; NJ. Glennan. Norfolk Vir-
ginlan: s. s. Nottingham and X. Z. MUIR
ray, Norfolk Landmark: X. L. Barham'
Petersburg Index-Appeal; Clark Howell
Atlanta Constitution.
After transacting business or routine
character the following directors were
elected Messrs. T.. i. Howell. j. IL.
Estill. J. C. Hemphill. c. OBJ. Cowardin.
]. l.. Rapier. r. 4. Stockton. y. $. Ochs,
8. s. Nottingham. and w. c. Tatum.
The officers elected for the ensuing year
are T. p. Howell, president; j. ii. Estlli.
vice-president; +. +. Glass. secretary, ana
Patrick Walsh. treasurer and generai
manager.
Executive Committee-E. +. Howell ).
II. Estill, and T. T. Stockton.
Colonel T.. NJ. Henry. president OF the
Business Mems Association, appeared be-
fore the association. and In the name OF
the businessmen OF Norfolk welcomed
them to the city. and extended them the
Inequalities of the elegant quarters Of
the Business Mems Association at the
corner of Main and Atlantic streets.
w A. Young. of the Norfolk City Rail-
way Company was introduced and In
yited them to take trip around the city
on the electricians of his company, which
was accepted and spin around Norfolk
and her suburbs was greatly enjoyed
This afternoon a trip was taken 10
Lambert Point TO view the coal trade
and general shipping.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-22
Virginia Horses Sold.

The annual horsc-show sale OF hack.
neys, hunters, saddle and carriage horses
and ponies, held by w. ID. Grand, was
opened on Monday at Madison square
Garden, New York. The animals offered
were good lot. and included a number
OF prize winners at last weeks horse
show.
The following Virginia horses were sold:
The property OF Jack Spratley, Drendon.
Virgina-Black Boy. blk. g., years. Isl
hands. j. J. Scanlon. $40. Red Bird, oh.
e.. years. l5.21-2 hands. r. Aver, Low
ell. Mass. $3.50. Pleasant Boy, b. e.. i
years 1912 hands, j. James. S25J.
The property OF III. II. Male. Lcesburg.
va.--Elmer. oh. g., years. lG hands. J.
James. $40. Cloverton. oh. e.. 1 years.
10 hands. II. Smith. Portland. Me-, 5000.
Sport. CHI. g., l50l-2 hands. c. +. Hard.
beck. $3.50. Ansel and Andy. ch. r.. I5.2l-.
hands, f. Sanger. $500. Blue Bell. b. a.,
years. 1911 hands. J. a. Stevens. $685.
The total for l26 head sold was s5t7i0l
average per head. $276.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-22

to say that the Academy Of Music would
not have accommodated the crowd.
To deal in personalities 10 Unnecessary.
Everybody did their duty. and that de-
lightfully. The principals showed more
freedom In their rendition OF potn the
lIbretto and score. and thefe was q mark
ed Improvement IN the acting OF the char
acters. Professor J. Emory. Shaw Is en-
titled to special mention for the admira-
BILE training of the chorus There was
snap and oneness In their work. entirely
refreshing and unusual for amateurs
even Richmond amateurs--and volume
Of tone that was inspiring.
The special committee OF the Mozarf
Association decided last night to repeat
the opera for the benefit Of the cast and
chorus on Friday night and Saturday mat
inee. Large audiences should greet both
OF these representations. Special prices
will rule.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-22
RENTED ny MAgONA
meckLensvac's MONUMENT.
Tho Corner. Stone Laid with Impoelno
Masonic Ceremonies.

BOYDTON. VA. November H.-tSpe.
cisL)-The cornerstone OF the Confederate
soldiers monument was laid at noon to-
day with imposing ceremonies. All the
Masonic bodies OF kecklenburg attended
in full force. clothed I'm their regalla, and
officiated In laying the cornerstone. Not
withstanding the inclement weather hun.
dreds of old veterans were again seen
marching 10 familiar wartime music rem
dered by the Clover va.) Band. Hum
dreds OF friends OF the Lost Cavse were
also in the procession. which was one Of
the largest ever seen In Boydton. The
parade moved In the following order:
LIST. Band OF music.
2d. Thirteen young ladies carrying Con.
federate flags.
81. Masonic bodies.
4th. l.. A. Armistead Camp OF Confede.
rate Veterans.
9Th. Friends of the Lost Cause and
Union soldiers.
Orations were delivered by prominent
speakers. and the day was one OF much
interest 70 all.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-22
Instantly Killed by a Trntu.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. November
2. -(Special) --While attempting 70 cross
Mcore's-creek bridge to-day at tho Char
lottesville woollen-mills Moses Ferguson.
an old colored man. who lived near Kes-
wick. was struck by the engine drawing
train No. 4 OF the Chesapeake and Ohio
railway. and instantly killed. The piloe
caught him on both legs and tossed him
in front of the engine. where he remained
for Il few moments. when he rolled TO ono
side a corpse. about 80 feet from where
he was struck. Both legs and several
bones In the body were crushed