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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-15
ArrrOLn -lCcIDLNTs.
4 uor-e Charges "a Show Wiudow-ALiitie


\ Horse Charges show Window '-'''' 10
Boy Ran Ovei'
SUFFOLK. VA NOV. i.-9p'''"'-
This morning about 10 o'clock runaway
horse on Main street went hcadlong into
one Of the show windows Of the store OF
a. y. Dauehtery. al the head OF Main
street with an -FOUR feet causing a
damage OF about sixty dollars
Mr.. W. j.. BrluAloy clerk IN the
store. STANDING fomo l.of from The WIN
dow was struck hs fne shower OF broken
glass. bat was NOT injured.
soon AFTER this "a iffle twelve-year-old
son OF Mr. J. IT, Stone Wa ran over by a
transfer wagon and one OF the boys legs
was broken and the other badly bruised.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-15

Ladies Cares. OF heavy quality black
melton cloth. q inches long. lle-iEch
sweep, velvet collar, trimmed with oiack
braid a.ound the collar. dowl front and
around bottom; finished of with small
pearl buttons. regular price. S2.ss; at the
leading low price OF sl.l3 edch.
Ladies Cares. OF fine quality black mel
tCE clcth. double cape. velvet collar, nm
i-Eed or with braid and pearl buttons,
a real bargain at s2.ss; our price VIZ
each.
Ladies Capes, Of black beaver cloth; Il
inches long. fcllfweep. hisa storm coilar,
finished with fancy braids, regular price
s.. price here, s. bach.
Ladies' Capes. Of black Jersey clotn.
velvet collar. run box-pieated ALI round;
finished with self-strips OF cloth around
collar. down front and around bottom:
also trimmed with small mohair buttons
on collar. frcnt and back, regular 80
value, our price, ~ each.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-15
CURED ~ rum.

a Deaf Lady Made 10 Hear BY PRAYER and
Amounting.
ROANOKE Va Nov. n--special-
Mrs Ella " Thompson. % this city. who
has been deaf Tor many years. has had
her hearing completely restored hy Miss
Proctor. an evangelist. conducting holiness
meetings on salem avenue. The eyanso-
nst annolntcd her three times, ana place
ing her hand on her head prayed for her
hearing 10 be- restored. Mrs. Thompson
SAYS the third time ths was done She
could hear perfectly. and claims that She
was cured ny faith. The case cNcites
much interest
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-15

Mr.. William Ford, On Account OF Dear
meas. Could Not Hear the signal.

ASHLAND. VA. Nov. h-Mr. William
Ford. aged slxtv-sevcn years. living near
here was Killed at Hanover Courthouse at
o'clock this morning by a Chesapeake
and Ohio shifting train. The old gentle
man was deaf. and on that account ala
not observe the train signal The body
was badly mangled and when reached by
bystaudors. life was extinct. lie leaves
a widow.
The store OF Mr.. /. +. w. Meyberg was
entered last night and robbed OF small
sum Of money So far as known, no
goods were stolen Entrance was ef-
fectcd by pricing open the rear window.
There IS no clue 10 the perpctrator OF the
deed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-15

AYLETT'S. VA. Nov. H.-Special.--Mr
Reuben Pitts met with terrible accident
few days ago. which resulted IN ms
death on Yesterday. He was working
around q cane-mill AT the residence OF
Mr. Roy Taylor. and got his head caught
between the lever and wheel, which was
badly bruised lie leaves wife and other
relatives and friends to mourn his untime-
~ end.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-15

NORFOLK. VA. Nov. H.-S9ecial.-
Mrs. Bernadine Klcbahn, charged with
the murder of her husband Charles kle-
balm. who was asphyXiated by gas
Wednesday. was sent on the grand jury
of $500.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-15
Enrris Nheel In Recriycr's Hands

CHICAGO. ILL. Nov. 1.-THE famous
Ferris wheel is In the hands OF re-.
celvcr To-day Judge Horton appointed
Andrew Ondordonk TO take charge OF the
eseets under bond OF $1,000. The COM
pany was nine months In arrears on the
interest due on mortgage ponds OF S1VV'-
900. and IS totally insolyent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-15
the vorE IN THE sEvENTH.
The Returns from Eappahannock 'o""'S
Received. Completing the Note'

All the official returns nave pee" ie
ceiyed at the Office OF the Secretary Oh
the Commonwealth from the various
cities and counties OF the State, with 'he
exception of that OF Botetourt county.
Yesterday the returns OF Rappahahhocn
county were received. which are as ioi-
lows:
Bryan. ,076; Mckinley, $50; Palmer, s.
lowering. !.
For Congress Seventh district-Hay'
1.O1s Walker. $50. Harnesberger, ); For
syth. 5.
This completes the returns for the con-
ercssional candidates. which are as ioi-
lows:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-15
4 GAmHLING HoUSs PULLED.
six Hundred Factory Hands Paid or in
Cold.

PETERSBURG. VA, Nov. 1f.-spe-
ciai.-To-nicht gambling house on
Cockade alley. alleged TO be kept by a.
j. Cook Cwhtc), was raidod by the police
and lot OF gambling paraphernala
captured Twelve negro men who were
caught in the house playing chuck-a-iuck
We're arrested
To-day the employees at the SILK factory
of John NJ Stcarrs a Son were paid their
weekly WAGES in gold. This factory
gives employment 20 six hundred opera
ffVge
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-15

The Young Peoples Union Of The Grace
Street Tai crnacle invites all other similar
unions ia this city and Manchester TO
noon at O'Clock at the tabernacle. There
will be special music, and some prominent
speakers Will make addresses.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-15

Glove Hooks, %. 80. AZ, 60, and SOC. each.
Moustache Combs. sterling silver backs.
% and 29c. each.
Crochet Needles. sterling silver handles,
Csc. each.
Nail Files. sterling silver handles, 25 80,
60 and SOC. each.
Book-Marks. 10. %, 60 and soc. each. 3,
Finger Rings, turquois settings. ~ ana
2Jc each.
Bicycle Name Plates. sc. each.
Hat Pins. IOc. up 10 sl.l9 each.
Ink Erasers. sterling silver handles. 70,
so. 60 and aSc. each.
Envelope Openers, pearl handles, so, ~
70. 50 and CSC. each.
Photo Frames. Sl.is and sl.0S each.
Hair TweeZers. %. ~. ~, SO ana o9c' eacn'
Key Chains. 81 6j each.
Hat Markers, ~. q, 80 and 45c. eacn.
Coat Hangers aud Markers. A., ", 7oc'
each
Thimbles. q. 80. 20 and 75c. each.
Emory Bags. sterling silver tops, 5oc, each
Music Markers. - each.
Cigar Scissors. o9c. each.
Umbrella Markers. Il and &c. each.
Embroidery Scissors. fine steel blades.
sterling silver handles, GO, 10 Csc. and .l.9S
each.
Manicure Scissors. fine steel blades, ster-
linz silver handles. 70. ~ aud CSC. each.
Pocket-Books AL kinds. sterlin. silver
trimmed. 25c. M to 50 each.
Pencils aud Pens, S9c each.
Nail p0lishers. CSC each.
Souvenir Spoons, 2lc. up to sl4S,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-15
, answer tho charge Of robbIns farmer

10 answer the tnaIrc vi toDDiib a. i"i"N'
named J Il. Peters.
lie and Fred Bentz were indicted FOR
the same offence on the confession OF
Fred Stcinbrcchcr. recently sentenced TO
the pcnitcntiary for one year by the
Hastings Court Of this city. Chief Dyer
will send an officer for Patel. as soon
~ the necessary requisition papers have
been secured. Bontz Is supposed TO be
In Cincinnati also.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-15
WINNER Jurors.

NORFOLK. VA. Nov. H-Special-
Forty men summoned in this city. from
which to obtain jury for the WINNER
murder trial. left here tonight in spe-
cial coach for Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-15

Heavy foods have occurred throughout
a large section Of Bosnia and twenty
four persons are reported 20 have been
drowned. while the damage TO property
has been immense.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-15

The handsomest lot of fifty cent Novelty
Dress Goods that ever crossed a counter al
the price. Exact counterparts Of the high
est trade imported stuas reproduced by
wide-awake know-how Yankees. All the
handsome rough effects -Boucles, load
Backs. Bourettes, Poodle Dog and Pebble
Novelties. soc. the yard
44-inch Strictly Atwood Shepherd
Checks-blue. black and green-with inyisl-
bic hair-line bias over-plaids-one OF the
bandsomest novelties of the seeson-Worth
fully 75c.. price j9c. the yard
5O.inch An-Wool Wide Vale Black and
Navy Diaeonal-a regular 7jc. fabrlc-price
SOC. the yard
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-15

Floods majority in the two counties
named. III. subtracted from fosts ma
jority of S64 votes in the other counties
of the district. leaves the Republican can
didafe with the safe majority of 153 votes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-15
Extraordinary! Blankets !!

lot OF one hundred pairs Of good, Blankets, size
5Sx74 ichesseconds slightly perfec-at Just about halt
the price opcrect goods The lot to be sold long as they
last at
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-15

Garwoods Extracts, full line OF odors'
25c. an ounce.
Colgato's Extracts. full line OF cdors.
2Jc. an ounce.
Genuine Crown Crab Apple Blossoms.
Toe. size. 59c. a bottle.
Murray a. Lanman's Florida WATER
large size. SOC. bottle.
Colgatc's Florida Water. 45c. bottle;
largo size.
Best Imported Bay Rum. &c. bottle.
Colgate's Violet Water. SOC. a bottle.
Atkinson's Imported Perfumes. SOC. bot
tie; regular s5c. goods.
d Floor Half the de.
ID partments IN the
Bargains. store are on the
second floor
an immense space constantly
filled with genuine bargains.
Visit it tomorrow. Here are
some inducements.
Blankets. strictly all wool. I'm white.
gray aud red, actual size t5xsi inches. ac-
tuaiy worth $3.50; you can pick them out
at bargain price. s2.'o pair.
COMFORTS.-Large-S Double-Be
Comforts. fancy figured, real value osc.'
at bottom price, Jec.
Boys Tam CShantcr Caps, In red ana
navy-hlue cloth, finished of with black
and gold braid. also black SILK tassei;
usually sold at 50c., our price 5sc.
Red Flannel. strictly all wool. full q
inch wide good heavy twill. real value
lie; bargain price, Il lie. YARD.
White Flannel. full 36-nch wide. strict
" all wool well worth 81 l-2c. the yard;
while it lasts. 2sc. the yard.
Ladies' and Gentlemcn's 26-inch I'm.
hrella special. Are you in want or 5000
Umbrella ?-one that VIII not splt strictly
silk-warp gloria, with steel rod, paragon
frame silk tassel-in large variety OF
choice WeicheI, Congo. horn and Dresden
handles. cheap OF sl4s; your choice out
Of this lot of li5 all told at our price, %c.
each.
Ladies' Skirts, only sc OF them In the
lot made Of good quality black figured
lriIiantine rustic lining throughout, full
4 yards wide, s.. 80 value; our price. no
each.
Chenille Porteres, all oolors, extra
heavy quality, fun length and width,
fringe top anG bottom.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-15
BUREAU SCARFS.

1sx72 inch. Fringed. Stamped, All-Linen
Bureau Scaris, sc. each.
lsx72 inch. Stamped Knotted Fringe ALI
Linen Monte Bureau Scaris, 37l9c.
1sx72 inch, Plain and Stamped. Fringed
Fine All-LInen, Plain and Drawn Monte
Bureau Scarfs, SOC. each.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-15

Pound beside the Railroad Track with
Ills skulI NrusMed.

Icnnu besidc the Railroad Track with
Ills Skull Crushed.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., VA, Nov. H.
spocial.-The body OF an unknown man
was found this morning Oh the railroad
track here. A justice of the peace sum
noncd "a jury aul Aeio an inquest, deter
mining That DE came TO has death by
violence, and supposedly by falling or
being thrown trom IL train ON the Rich
mond. trcdericksburs and Potomac rail-
session of the body and brought 81 10
this place. Ii was turned over TO Under
taken II. Is. Wheeler TO await identiu-
cation. and falling that for burial The
unfortunate man was about siN feet tall
and apparently some thirty years of
age. Tie was of fair complexion. blue
el es. and reddish hair. and mustachc lie
wore q handsome suit OF fine Sc0ttis DE-
plaid goods and patont-icather shoes.
All Of his outward apparel and UNDER
wear were new. He wore q black derby
hat. with the ramo of John ~. Looder.
ll5 Broadway. ST. Louis. stamped in the
crown. In the watch pocket Of his pants
was the name ~. q. Hail. of ST. Louis.
NO. Ia DIS pocket was "a raihOad ticket
trom Richmond to New York.
Nothing else was l0ui1 on his per-
son that could .Dai TO Identification. IIis
lead was ci..e0 in on the right side
Ncm near fH. I.t .ye 90 the back of
hls h0.l AND tn must have been
instant .tcl. Tine sWnoeition ie that he
feI from th. train eithor lesi night on ct
an early hour this morning
Tho railroad company wiN make every
effort 20 discover who lc was AVID where
PMS people ave.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-15
PILLOW COVERINGS.

stores, .liables. us to otter
Underwear at lower prices
than ever quoted on same
grade Of goods. Do not pur-
chase a single garment On
til you have seen the following
extra good values.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-15

The Official Vote. Now All in, Gives Yost
Safe Majority
The tabuated returns from the Tenth
district with two counties missing pub
lshcd in Fridays Times gave Jacob
Yost So majority over Flood. Since that
time the vote OF the two missing counties
have been received by the Secretary Of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-15
Wool Dress Or binary
GOODS. plentiful in
stores round

about-none here. The hand
some, swell and smart fabrics
are not so plentiful. Here, no
other sort is accepted-here, no
other sort is sold. We offer
high-class weaves at less than
the cost of ordinary stuiis.
That's why we're always busy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-15
MEMS UNDERWEAR.

Mems Heavy Tan Shirts and Drawers,
25c. each.
Mems Ribbed Shirts. fleeced. 35c. each.
Mems White Merino Shirts and Drawers
37i5c. each.
Mems Fleeced Lined Shirts and Drawers.
blue mixed. exceptionally good. oOc- each.
Mems White Two-Thirds Wool Shirts aud
Drawers, 75c. each.
Mems Tan Ribbed Shirts and Drawers,
French woven elastic necks. 75c. each
Mems White. Atwood Shirts and Draw
ers. handsomely finished. ,l.OO each.
Mems Fine Merlno Wool Shirts and
Drawers. elegant garment. 100 EACH
Mems Fine Medicated Scarlet Shirts and
Drawers. double and single breasted, II, %
each.
Wrirhts Health Underwear. the genuine
Goods fine All-Wool Fleeced Shirts and
Drawers, $50 each.
SPECIAI,-Men's Fine White Merino Wool
Shirts and Drawers. snug htting skirts ana
cuiTs-eoual 10 most stores dollar goods
here at Toe, per garment
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-15
33c. the pair.

Here's one that we want
BARGAIN SEEKERS to
come for. 58-inch, fine ALL
Linen Satin Damask, handsome
large floral designs in white
and gold and white and green.
It's worth fully sixty cents, but
we price it 39c. the yard. No
limit to time or quantity.
5s-inch Good. Heavy. An-Linen. Dice
Pattern Beached Table Linen, 25c. the
yard.
Extra Heavy c6-nch Fine All-Llnen
Satin Damask. large floral designs, 3sc.
the yard, SOC. goods.
5s-inch Fast-Color Turkey-Red Table
Damask handsome designs. 2Sc the yard.
the kind that's offered most places at Sic.
GS-inch Very Closely Woven. All-Llnen
Bleached Satin Damask. magnificent geo
metrical and scroll designs, zoe. the yard;
worth &c.
CANTON FLANNELS.
Extra good values in Canton Flannel,
T. 3. IL 1-3. 10 II l-2. IS. and lSc the
yard; positively heavier and more closely
woven than same money Will buy else
where.
Beaded drs IS, Costumes ss,,sIsa the tn:
Net. Beautiful Bea ded
Net is uppermost.
For vests and all-over waists
there is nothing else to share
its supremacy. Il inches wide,
neat figures and trou-trou
stripes. Price 81 90 and Sl.35
the yard.
45-inch fine TnseI Gauze. black and
gold. white and gold. white and silver, i,c.
the yard.
An entirely new lire Of veilings. all
the new choice dots and mcshes 10. 90
and 25c. the yard; black, brown. tan. and
white. .hu n.-g-
wv, 3, It's the
Woodworth's faint yet yet
Extracts. fragrant
perfume that marks the lady Of
refinement-the delicate odor
of t E Blue Lily, the sweet per-
fun. of the Persian Lilac and
the dainty breath Of the Wood
land Violet. We offer the
well-known Woodwork Ex-
tracts--the regular fifty-cent
goods-at BE. an ounce. The
following odors:
Sweet Pea.
Lily-of.the.yalley.
Persian Lilac.
White Rose.
Blue Liv.
Violet.
Crab Apple Blossoms
Woodland Violet.
Tn: ;5 A}~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-15
TRAY COVERS.

1927 inch All.Iinen. lIemstitohei, Plain
ami stamped Tray Covers. 21c each.
1sx27 inch. Stamped. All-iinen Fringed.
Damask Tray Covers lee. each
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-15

SEVENTH DISTRICT.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-15
wOMEN'S UNDERWEAR.

Wo-nerrs Gray-Nixed Jersey Ribbed
Fleeced ined Cotton Vests. l9c. each;
equal TO the lest &C. garment III to"h'
Wonen's White and Cream Jersey Rib
he'd. Floeced. Iired Cotton Vests, zoc.
each; Sc. &c eds.
Ribhed Half-Wool Vests and Pants. 50c.
each; the 75c. Kind.
Women's Fine Natural and White Wool
Vests and Pants, 15c. each; worth 81.
women's Fine Peruvian Combination
SHIFTS neeced Tired. SOC. each equal TO
dollar So DIS anywhere.
Wcmen's Brown Mixed and Cream Fine
Ribbed UniCn Suits, Doc. each; worth
dcutle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-15
Ladies' Jackets.

Ladies' Black Melton Jackets. double
breasted frCnt large button. latest style
collar new shape sleeves, corded seams
double box- pleaied back, price. $5.z9 each.
Ladies' Jackets. OF extra heavy quail
" boucle cloth. high collar. new stVie
sleeves box-pleated back, real bargain
at s., but this popular garment priceo
here at the popular price Oh ~ edcn'
Misses Jackets, fine quality tan covert
Cloth. trimmed With brown velvet piping
around collar, on sides and around cuns.
corded seams, doube-breasted shield
front, high storm collar; regular ~ ~
value; special on this garment. 500 each
~ aS - Tosp1tfS6zD0
Ladies' Jackets. OF all-wooi kersey
cloth in black. green, and brown. finished
with corded straps OF same material.
peafl buttons on sides. half lined with
black madame silk, price $40 each.
Ladies Jackets, OF tan frieze. box front.
finished with brown braid and fancy but
tons, sashed pointed collar, sleeves ana
pockets trimmed with braid and buttons.
the kind that's offered elsewhere at Vii;
price here now, 80 each.
Ladies Jackets. all-wool black Jersey.
very stylish sleeves, with turn-back CUTS,
hign siorm inlaid velvet collar. Iired
throughout with black rhadame silk. q
sl2 garment for $40 each.
Ladies' Jackets. OF fine black beaver.
handsomely braided back and front, deep
sprtng collar, braided. fun sleeves. lined
throughout with black silk rhadame: Q
SIS value for sl2.50 each.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-15
Sterling Silver
Novelties.

collection within miles of this store, and everything ne he
following items Of sterling siver-soms sterling silver
trimmed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-15

Here, too, are Christmas
suggestions. Genuine Sterling
Silver Novelties, 925-l000
fine, all sorts Of useful trinkets
suitable for old and young.
There's not another such a
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-10-10
A NOTABLE BANK.
he Most Independent One In the World
Is In Norway.

he Most Independent One In the World
Is In Norway.
Probably the most independent and
aristocratic bank i'll the world is the
tNorges or national bank of Norway. 1t
seems to be wholly indiffel<lt to doing
business of any kind, and what it does
do it insists upon doing i'll its own
deliberate way. Socially the bank IS OF
considerable importance. The directors
meet twice week, and these friendly
gatherings are said to be most enjoyable
affairs. Loans and discounts form the
chief subjects Of conversation. No loan
or discount can be made without the ap-
prevail of three of the directors.
Suppose the directors are to hold
meeting on Wednesday and you want
to borrow So, 900 On Monday. You APP
ply to Norges bank and are told that
the matter will be taken under consid-
Grafton at the directors meeting on
Wednesday, and you may look for an
answer to your application by Thurs
day. 1t does not matter in the least that
you want the S., 900 on Monday and
not Thursday. You simply have to
wait.
The origin of this institution was as
peculiar as it's management is unusual.
Soon after the nominal union Of Nor
way and Sweden, in 1914, the latter
country began to feel the need of great
err money facilities to meet the demands
of the rapidly increasing commerce.
The problem of securing the necessary
capital for great national institution
was very simple one for the Nor
wegian government.
1t raised stockholders for the bank
lust as it raised soldiers for it's armies.
Every we'll to do citizen was compelled
to take so much stock. He was always at
liberty to take more if he chose, but al
ways in amounts Invisible by five.
Bookkeeping was made easy on new
principle, in accordance with which
sums ending i'll other figures than five
and zero were to be excluded from the
books.
This national bank is also pawn
shop. 1t is authorized by law to lend
money on any nonperishable goods, pro-
vided they can be deposited in the bank
and kept under lock and key. For this
service /, charges rather less than the
usual pawnbroker's interest, WHICH
may perhaps account for the rarity CT
private pawnshops i'll Norway. In the
regular loan department the curious
rule is enforced that loans may not be
made for less than one month nor for
more than six and Only for sums Of at
least $3.50. -Pittsburg Dispatch.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1896-10-10
COST OF FIRING BIG GUNS.

Some of the Practice Shooting INDUCED
In Blows Away Pile of Money.
The days are long past when we Eng
lish sang ill free and easy way:
Two jolly Frenchmen and one Portugee,
One jolly Englishman could lick them all three.
We are ready enough now to give our
possible adversaries all credit for pluck
and perhaps for technical skill, and yet,
as regards practice in the use of their
weapons, we still have them at an i'm
measurable disadvantage. This factor
is commonly omitted from newspaper
comparisons, but it would probably have
more weight than any other in deter
mining the issue of an actual struggle.
Two duelists may each have lion hearts
and each the best Damascus blades, but
if one has ten times more practice in the
art of fencing than the other it is long
odds that he will win. So it is with cur
navy. 1t has far greater knowledge Of
ships, acquired by actual firing practice,
than any other power. And the reason
of this is precisely because such knowl-
edge is a very expensive thing to &C.
quire, and England is the only nation
that cares to afford it.
1t is probable that where France,
the next naval power, spends mil
lion i'll sea cruising and gun firing, we
spend five. From every gun in our navy
having a caliber Of 10 inches and under
there are fired each quarter eight rounds
of ammunition by way of practice and
from all guns heavier than 10 inch four
rounds IA quarter, irrespective of the adj
ditional rounds used in the annual
''prize firing" The heavy expenditure
involved in this item alone may be hint
ed at by observing that every full round
fired from a 6 inch gun costs G16, from
an s inch gun $50, from 10 inch gun
e123 and from the 16. 20 inch, Or ITO
ton gun, as much as $500. And these
figures are only small part of the
story, for the life of very heavy gun
is not a long one, and though inch
gun can fire as many as 500 rounds, 70
or so full rounds are the limit of the
40 ton. After firing that amount they
will both require new inner tube, a
costly matter enough. -Chambers' Jour
nal