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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-15
orrrcIAL RoARps UNITE.
A New Organization Formed in the N. E.
Church.

The union OF the Official Boards Of
the NJ. +. Churches in Wheeling and
vicinity which was discussed some time
ago, has been effected. Rev. Asbury
Mick, Presiding Elder Of the District,
was chosen President; Rev. c. L.
Shaw, Of Fulton, Rev. d. A. Denton,
of Beuwood Il. w. Roberts of the Wes-
lev Church, Rev L. Il. Jordan Of the
Chapline Street Church, Rev. j. Engle
of the Zane Street Church, Rev. DR.. A.
h. Riker of the Fourth Street Church,
Rev. +. d. T. Buckley of the Thomson
Church, aud Rev. n. Is. Johnson Of the
North Street Church, Vice Presidents;
Jacob Jefferson, Treasurer; John Baiie,
Secretary.
The first meeting OF the new organi-
ration will be held at the Fourth Street
NJ. Z. Church tonight. The member
ship of all the churches is invited 10 be
present. The subject for discussion will
be, Reduction Of the number Of dis
tricts in the West Virginia Conference. >"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-15
aAwAu.s NEW CONSTITUTION,

Hawaiian constitution is modelled
generally after that OF the United
States, though with some important
differences in detail aud with a special
view TO protection against invasion or
revolution.
10 some respects, which the Wash
70 Post points out, IL is snimproye-
cent on the American constitution, as
instance Ia providing FOR a presi-
Dental term OF six yeaI- and the incl
Eligibility Of the president 70 succeed
himself. That all voters shall be able
rOread the English or Hawaiian Ian
guage luently is also wise provision,
though in this case the educational
qualification is probably based on pecu-
liarly prudential considerations. So
with the property qualification Of 5000.
The cabinet is 20 consist Of four mem-
bers; and there is also to be an advisory
council Of fifteen members, five to be
appointed by the president and i've by
each OF the two Houses OF Congress,
their duties relating 10 pardons, the
appropriation Of moneys and great
emergencies. At this distance the
creation Of an advisory council Of
fifteen, with powers that on occasion
might prove 10 be superior to those
the Senate and House, each OF which
but the same number Of members,
"a little like the fifth wheel to a
y. The government as at present
,istered is evidently bent on so
ying the government which is TO
hat It shall not get out OF the
rom uLder the control Of its
'7derS, which, as eircum-
icates a wise degree Of
Of CongresSiol sessions
5hich, with a Congress Of
ymbers is entirely praeti-
encourage the expeditions
1f business. It were bstter
the American Congress
aged debate be shut OF BY
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-15
STRAWBERRY social and entertain
ment tonight at First Baptist Church.
ROBBED THE POSTOFFICE.
Burglars Got Away With Nearly Thou
sand Dollars Worth of PIundeR
SnsclnL % flk hisnlsLsy.

CHARLES Town, w. VA, June IA
The postoflice at this place was broken
into last night by professional burglars
and $40 in cash and $500 in stamps
stolen. The burglars effected an en-
trance through the front door. They
drilled Role in the safe and broke the
combination. No explosive was used.
Capt. George II. Flagg, the postmaster,
discovered the burglary early this morn
ing when he went TO the Office. All the
stamps except few at the stamp coun-
ter were stolen and the thieves also took
a money order book and postal note
book. No clue is known as TO the bur
glars.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-15

The country would like nothing bet
ter than the municipal reform object
lesson that would be afforded bY the
election Of Or. PAEKHURsr as Mayor
Of New York
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-15

one Of the funny things Of the day is
JOHN SHERMAN's endorsement OF the
Ohio Republican silver plank. The
Ohio free silver men will probably un-
derstand that It was case Of honey
swoggling on JOINS part and does not
mean that their uttersnce is really sat
y.aclSiy TO the arch-e6emy Of silver.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-15

CEICAGo, Jaue 14-JudGe Pay to-day re-
fused continuance in the case OF assassin
Prendergast, and will set a date for an in
sanity trial to morrow. The attorneys on
both sides had united request for a con-
tinuance until November -.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-15
DIED.

-Thprsday. June 18th. .YP4 At
1880 O'Clock q. m, JEREHTAs HARrLTEp aged
20 years, months aud days.
Funeral from his late residence. Triadelphia.
W. Va, Saturday afternoon ~ 9o'clsck. Inter-
ment at Stone Church cemetery. friends are
invited.
GATES-At LEO o'clock Friday morning,
June 18th. NAY JANET. daughter OF John and
Eliza Cater, aged 5 months.
Funeral notice hereafter
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-15

Last Wednesday night there was one
OF the most pleasant social events at
Titonville in the towns history. Cap
tain Il. V. Moore gave the event in hon
or of the completion of his fine new bus
mess house in the town. The Portland
club had charge OF the event, and there
were over fifty couples enjoyed it,
among them being many prominent
Wheeling citizens. One OF the best or
chestras of Steubenviile furnished the
music, and the big supper served was
one OF the delights OF the OCCASION
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A Knr Mn Enterprlle.

Sgs.iGl 70 he Register.
PARKERsBURG, w. VA. June IA
Leonard Budd, colored, l. years old,
was arrested to-day for raising cent
pieces TO dimes and passing them. Acids
were used.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-15

THE REGISTER AT CHARLESTON.
The DAILY and SUNDAY REGISTER can
be procured in Charleston at the Hotel
Rufner News Stand.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-15

The Memphis Commercial advises the
South to turn more attention to truck
gardening, which II thinks is still in its
infancy in that section. The surplus,
II there should be any, would find a
ready market in the North aud West.
The Atlanta Constitution thinks the
establishment Of canning factories In
the South will give the truck farmers
and fruit growers chance TO save their
perishable products and sell them in all
the markets OF the world and that the
canning industry is destined to turn the
fruit and vegetables Of the south into
gold.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-15

THE REGISTER AT WASHINGTON.
The DAILY and SUNDAY REGISTER can
be procured in Washington City at the
Newspaper Exchange, opposite Willard S
Hotel. and Queens News stand, National
Hotel.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-15
COMMISSIONERS SALE
OF a House and Lot in the Eighth
Ward.
BY virtue Of q dscrss ~ the Circuit Court %
Ohio county. " "a. made 30 the ease OF
Matilda BsTding's Executor


Lizzie Moore 81 ais.
on the % day Of June. 1894. shall, on
SATURDAY, JULY iirH 1896
Al 10 O'Clock \ m. offer for ssls NJ public ase-
ton lot No. II Ia square No. H. situate Ia the
Eighth ward 81 Toe city ~ Wheeling. ". Va.
TEuHs oY SALE-Ons-tbird and a. much mors
as the purchaser may elect ia cash ana the
residue IN two equal payments 10 sln aud
twelve months from the day % sale. with intsr-
est. the purchaser giving iof tbe deferred psJ-
ments his notes with good personal security,
and the title 70 be retained until the purchase
money Ia All paid. GRO r.. BOYD.
Special Commissisnsf
I. John W. Mitchell. Clerk Of the Circuit.
court Of Ohio county, do osftify that bond sBa
security have been given by the said oommis-
.ioner - required by law.
j.Iioawt joins vs.. MITCHELL. Clerk
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SUNDAY REGISTER
JULY |, 1894.

The critics declare Mr.. Hugh Coleman David.
sons stories to be remarkable, thoroughly good
and interesting, lively. abouuding in busting
incidents and attractive characters, bright in
conversation To quote the NeWcastIs Wsk,y
chronicle, They are admirable.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-15
GOT A ROYAL RECEPTION.
Brass Baud and Flowers for Company X.
banquet TO Come

cpeet4s 70 ~ H L.e.cs--
PARKERsEURG, w. VA, June IL
Company l. was met az the depot this
afternoon 5y Uniform Rank X. Of p,
the Henry Keller band, and about ., 600
people The boys were given a hearty
welcome, and were literally covered
with flowers by the ladies. The town
turned out tonight at the reception at
the Knights Of Pythias Park. 4 ban
Quet will be given next week in honor
Of the boys
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-15

The only break in ths strike cloud is
a. Moundsville. We can Only trust
that the meetings OF miners Of this
vicinity to be held to-day will add an
other rift and clear up the threatening
horizon. II they cannot agree TO tbs
Columbus scale, they should at least
provide for some method Of settlement
other than the continuance of the dis.
Rstrous strike.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-15
IN soCIETt.

Some PasL and prospective LFSHO8 III VEIO
Gay World.
Tonight the tinsly commencement
hop will take place in the Armory.
Dancing will commence at $50 o'clock.
Music will be furnished by the Opera
House orchestra. The boys are using
every effort to make the affair a pleas
ant event.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-15

ENGLEwOoD, Y. j., June l4.-Wm. wal
ter Phelps passed an unfaYoraole night,
but is resting easy to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-15

Yesterday forenoon, at the brides
home on the National road this city,
Miss Lille Gill, a handsome and accom-
plished lady, became Mrs. Byron Cra-
craft. The groom is the foreman in
Billiards. printing house, and is well
known in the city. After the ceremony,
the happy couple left for Mr.. Cracraft's
former home in Waynesburg, Pa, whore
they will spend the honeymoon. On
their return, they will go to housekeep-
ing on South Front street, Island, in a
neat home all furnished and ready, pre-
pared by the groom.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-15
GbeeIin9 8e9isteG
CHARLES =. TANEY. General Manager.
WEST VIRGINIA PRINTING Co.,
PUBLISHES AND PBoPUEToBs.



rrrYrAR. ny NAIL PssTAsE PREPAID
DAILY, six days in the week...............SO %
DAILY. three days in the week.. .... 400
DAILY, two days = the week. ....-....- ,o
DAILY. one day in the week .....,.....'.'. loJ
WEEKLY, one year, in advance. 4Uy
WEEKLY, six months. ..............',.- "
SUNDAY only, one -ear.....,.....-.'.''' : ~ ~
SUNDAY only, six months ..............'' w
DELIVERED BY CARRIERS
DAILY, per week, TO be paid weekly. 10
DAILY and SUNDAY, per week, lS
The DAILY will be delivered BY carrierln
any other city or town t.--....-.....'--- 10
s,Dgls Comics Of DAILY or WEEKLY. .
ssg-Tributes Of Respect and Obituary Notices
Eve cents per line
Stamps Of the denomination OF twocents ana
less accepted for smouats less than one dollar
rzg-CoRREsrONDENcE CONTAINING IMPORTANT
Nvws SOLICITED PROM EyERT Part OF TIE SUR
AoUNDrSa COUNTRY.
Rejected communication win not be returned
unless accompanied by sufficient postage
The REGISTER, embracing Its several edl-
lions. Is entered at the Postoffee In Wheel
ne. W. Va, as second-elass matter.
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A TTEND Emsheimer's Alteration
"A Sale.
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yuAETED-sALESHA SALARY yRok
w start permanent place. BkOWb bkoe
co. Surs.rJmeB, Rochester, n. r. fnG2B =. sab
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for Infants and Children.

Castoria isso well adapted to children that
Irecomnend it as superior 70 any prescription
known TO re" II = ARCHE2, NJ D..
III So. Oxford St, Brooklyn, Ny.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

DOR SALE-CHEAP NEW FRAME Buisd-
a ing in best location OF Belvedere addition.
Terms OF sale TO suit the purchaser. VIII give
free rent for the first three months Answer
House" =. o. Box sos. iui4s
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WANTED.

uyAsTED-TosELL TOR EEET AND FoE
w gaIs Cards, EiAsk Deeds snt Doads 81
Trust, Blaxk Leases, JssNsss slAskA sss.
RBsfsrRn CsssGH1 RooaA
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-08-26

TIE ruIL cALIHRn pRoJEcr1LE.

The schooner was ninety feet long and was
anchored bows on. The first shot from the gun
At Fort Lafayette fell short, and the second ex-
ploded about ten yards from the vessel, broke
of the mAinmast and blew up a part OF the
deck. The third projectile exploded under the
schooner and lifted her out OF the water. She
seemed TO rise slowly into the air and then broke
into two parts directly amidshlps. Two more
projectiles completed her demolition and left
only q mass Of floating wreckage. This was the
result OF the experiments made when the gun was
incomplete, and the explosive in the proJectile
only q small proportion OF the amount used
now. But 1t indicated something OF what might
be expected when one of these projectiles and
vessel should come into close quarters.
The news comes from Washington that the
results obtained by these last tests, and. more
especially, the great accuracy with which pro-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-08-26
NEW YORK, SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 1S94-CoPYRGHL. 1894. BY THE SUN

dicating that the use OF dynamite In modern
warfare has become practically indispensable
to the proper protection Of harbors, and they
now admit that whatever doubt was formerly
held as 10 tho impossibility Of securing range
and accuracy has been removed by the apparent
facility with which the projcctiles were dis
charged by tho fftecn-inch gun last week. The
present Congress authorized the Secretary Of
the Navy TO convert the dynamite cruiser vesu-
vius into n torpedo cruiser in the discretion Of
the department. The Sandy Hook tests, how
ever, will probably lead to the postponement of
any such action until the guns on the vessel have
been tried again.
The navy was the first to take up the question
of using dynamite expelled from tubes by COM
pressed air for the destruction Of n ship. Early
in 1886 the department o't'orsd the construc-
tion OF a vessel which was t. ue lifted with three
dynamite tubes mounted forward stationary
and aimed by the ships rudder. The vessel was
10 have great speed, and 1t WAS believed that
she would "revolutionize warfare" A favor
able report on the system had been made by the
Pneumatic Gun Board, and the vessel was built
by the Cramps at a cost OF nearly $500. 900.
The first trial with the guns occurred in 1880.
Three shots were fired for range, and fifteen for
endurance. The report of the Board says that
no attempt was made TO secure accu-
racy OF practice, tho trials being simply
to meet the contract requirements rs to the
rapidity Of fire, and the capacity of the system
to maintain that rapidity for u given time.
After considering the report, the department
ordered a second trial, the projcctile to be used
being n sub-calibre containing a 204-pound
charge Of gun cotton and fitted with mechanical
fuses. The result showed that a shell contain
ing 200 pounds Of gun cotton or other high eI-
plosive could be thrown at least one mile by
each Of the dynamite guns constituting the YES
sells armament. After considering maturely all
the tests on the Nesuvius, the Chief OF Ordnance
reports on the value of dynamite guns on war
ships as follows:
Each time the conclusion has been more or
less favorable. Each report, however, has stated
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-08-26
H 6oo-rouSp pHoJ.cr1Lx E~xpLopEs.

q"
Capt. Rapier: the designer Of, the gun tested
thrown upon the deck Of a vessel. There are
termed a full 'cslibre. Ats the bore closely; the
other, a sub-caitbre, Is considerably, smaller
. snss S ssG . 0S sysits snd Of Is cI nsdS e b ~ irnus HSi q shs
loose and which fall into the water a few hun
dred feet from the mouth Of the gun after the
heads and long bodies, The gun being
a smooth bore, rotation is given to the
s to- %ssn. s Of . saify H MGss s snTSSEh the 6S 81, AZ
The rear. The ipll.caiibire projestile IS eleven n
OF high explosive. The point is made of bronze
and the body Of steel three-sixteenth OF an inch
In thickness. The explosive charge IL divided
into two parts by a diaphragm across the inter
Tor OF the projectile, about az its middle, the oh,
1ect being TO distribute equally the strain caused
by the setting back OF the charge at the instant
OF discharge, thus causing less shock to the ex-
plosiye, The fuse which causes the explosion is
Is inserted just before the loading. The M" range :
OF this proiectile Is $500 yards.
Two sizes OF snb-Galibre proJectiles are used
charge OF 200 pounds Of high explosive and has
. range OF more than 1000 yards. and the other
Of dynamite and having a range OF 5000 yards.
The fuse Used IN this projectile e somewhat
diameter and weighs 90 pounds. To the end OF
II Is attached a brass case, containing printing
charge OF elS pounds OF dry gun cotton. About
- - AA-A"I ~ ~ - ~ - ~
explode the gun cotton. All # the more impor-
tant parts of the fuse are in duplicate, In order
to insure certainty OF action. The hammers are
locked until the projectile is well out Of the
muzzle OF the gun, when they are automatically
unlocked.
The fuses may be s ct TO explode tho In
slant the projectile strikes the water, or two
or three seconds later. The projectile flee
through the air always in view until 1t strikes
the water. Tons OF water burst into tho air
and then settle down into great stretches of
white foam. The force Of the shots e felt at
kandV Hook and one IN EFidaV VVna distinctly
noticeable at Atlantic Highlands, four miles
from the spot where the prolectilc exploded.
The Board OF ordnance officers will report on
the results OF the test and until that time II Is
not likely that army or navy officers will, give
their opinions. Ii Is presumed that II will be ac-
cepted by the Government, as the conditions
have been more than complied with. On Fri
day, for instance, the five shells fired fell In a
straight line within q space 30h yards long at a
distance OF 1000 yards from the gun. The Gov
eminent would have been satisfied II "a per
cent. Of the shells had fallen within a space
three times as long. The accuracy Of the pro-
~jectiles seem to be established, as well as thu
certainty OF explosion at a given time.
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A. feature Of the pneumatic system Is ths
ability OF the gunner to change the range With
out changing the elevation OF the gun by con-
trolling the amount OF compressed air that es-
lever is pulled the large valve at the breach
opens and remains open a sufficient time to al
low a certain quantity OF air TO escape into the
barrel; then the valve closes, before the projcc-
tile leaves the muzzlc. cutting of the escape of
tho air and retaining in the reservoir all that
length of time the valve remains open Is under
contro! of the gunner, and by regulating the
amount OF air that enters tho barrel he regu-
latos the energy impaired to the proJectile. aud
so can change. his range without changing the
elevation OF the gun.
The system of keeping the reservoir always
stocked with. compressed air IL a simple Que.
Al each discharge Of the gun the air pressure
In the reservoir falls according to the adjust
mcnt OF the valve. IL the standard pressure in
the reservoir is 1000 pounds TO the square inch.
one shot may reduce this pressure 10 300 or $50
pounds, or any pressure not usually less than
500 pounds. BY drawing from a storage rcser-
voir beside the engine rooms, which contains
cir at a pressure Of more than 1000 pounds TO
the square Inch, the pressure in the gun rcscr-
the compressed-air system which the company
uses.
The system Of loading the gun has been ar
ranged 40 that there Is no danger Ia be feared
from the rapid handling Of the projectiles. The
projectiles are brought from the magazine In
This carriage runs on n circular track around
the gun and brings the proJectile into position
for loading. A windlass Is used for forcing the
projectile. into the bore OF the gun. IL requires
four men TO load the gun with a sub-calibIe pro-
jectile, while the full calibre projectiles, which
The company's managers say they have never
had an accident.
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Mefort by, arrangement of piece Of
gas pipe and n roughly made dynamite tor
pedo. He succeeded in throwing his projectile
by. means. of an improvised mortar. but could
not make 1t explode more than once or twice In
q half dozen efforts. This was due to the fact
that bis fuses were not adequate. Since that
time Mehort,s Idea has been improved upon
from time. TO time until the present gun was de-
Vlsed, ana members OF the company say that
the latest tests haye suggested possible improve
ments in the details OF the gun.
The gun and carriage weigh IN the aggregate
nfty-two tons, but the gun can be moved by tho
turn OF n wheel or aimed in any direction. A
telescope stands by the gun, and through this
the gunner PLACES his aim. The gun Is moved
by electricity. The compressed air Is conveyed
from tho engine rooms by means OF pipes. to
wrought iron and steel reservoirs, which
are In hamber under the gun plat
form. From these reservoirs the air Is
conducted by means OF large pipes up through
the carriage TO the trunuioEs, and from the
trunnions through q large casing surrounding
the barrel to the breach. Rotary joints are pro-
vided in this pipe at the pintle and at the trun-
Mons, which allow the gun TO be moved with
freedom without breaking the continuity OF the
pipes and allowing any escape OF air. A large
valve near the breech controls the admission OF
air into the barrel. The opening and closing of
this valve Is automatic and completely under
the control of the gunner.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-08-26
ALL-NIGHT SWIMMING POOL
WHERE MEN AND WoMEN TAKE a
PLUNGE M MOONLIGHT.

A Resort on the shore or the Hud-or that
Wa. New 90 a Mnn who Thought re
Knew Everything About New York
Especially Popular with womep Near By
The man with the many-colored English hat
band sat In the sun,me garden Of a downtown
club one warm evening last week and rallied Bit
terly. He slipped absinthe as he rallied.
Your enthusiasm is refreshing" he said to
the artist who had recently returned from
japan, " and I'll admit that New York is q very
fine town and all that, but I'm kicking because
there is really nothing worth while on such an
evening as this. l am too delicate for roof gar
dens. I've tried all the queer restaurants, and
I've even tried the east side coffee houses. You
are now 10 this town and you can undoubtedly
hnd novelties. I've exhausted them"
How long have you lived in Now York 1'
asked the artist.
"All my life"
And you think that you know everything
worth seeing heref"
YES said the man with the hatband, YEARLY.
know anything about an all-night pool 2
A place where you may go after a late supper
and have a plunge by candle light II you
chose you may take n party of women, and It II
. respectable place, too. Ever heard Of 1t I"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-08-26

vessel. then q battery cr the guns stationed
on Coney Island and at isockaway could add
strength that should provo invincible. The
owners and promoters of the new guns
maintain that one OF the projectiles is capable
Of destroying three men-of-war. Seven years
ago an experiment in the lower bay gave q
measured indication Of tho destructiveness Of
one OF these projectiles when it was discharged
ct a vessel. An old wooden schooner which had
been used in the coast survey was anchored
about 1.s64 yards from Fort Lafayette. An
slght-inoh- pneumatic gun was mounted and
loaded with a projectile containing h~fty-nve
pounds OF nitro g~elatine. which Is somewhat
more than one-tenth of the strength Of the
projectilos used in the tests last week. The
gun, moreover. had not been brought to its
present state Of completion, although these
experiments attracted public attention TO the
use OF dynamite.