davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The times., 1897-12-02
PUTTING A JACKET ON A GUN
An Important Piece of Work Done
at the Navy Yard.
Only Ten Minutes Required 10 Ad-
Just an Enormous Mass of Hot
Metal on the Tube.

The shrinking of a jacket on thirteen
inch gun was performed at the Navy Yard
yesterday afternoon in the presence vf
the officers stationed at the yaTd and
their ladies', and number Of the Officers
and enlisted men OF the Marine Corps.
Charles G. Robinson master mechanic Of
theordnance yard, superintended the work.
The tube OF the gun was placed in the
shrinking pit muzzIe down, SO that the
breech end was little above the level
OF the main floor OF the ordnance shop.
The jacket, a steel forging weighing Al 600
pounds, was LeId perpendic dlaHy by an
iron band around the breech suspended
from the travelling crane. The interior
diameter Of this Jacket and the external
diameter OF the steel tube are the sane
at equal temperaf ures. The Jacket was
heated 10 a high temperature SO that its
diameter was considerably expanded. II
was then moved directly above the tube
and steadicd by group 0 f ma chinists. who
pushed the hot metal a little this way aud
a little tlat way, having their hands
protected by asbestos gloves and heavy
wet buffets Of the same material.
Alta signal from the master mechanic the
Jacket was lowered over tile tube and a
spray OF water turned into tie cylinder.
No mishap OF any character attended the
operation, and as the Crane released its
burden faint ripple Ufapplause came from
the ladies who looked on. The work II
slipping the jacket on the tube did not re
Quire more than ten minutes.
The tube ami Jacket viii remain in lie
shrinking pit for about forty-eight ho-Ts
when they VIII be withdrawn. Then will
c"me the shrinking on Of the bands al d
the building of the breech mechanism. The
gun win require about three months for
completion.
This is the ninth l3 inch gun which ias
been iscketed at the yard, and there a,e
several Others which have not reached that
stag. The officers at the yard do not
know tie destiny OF this gun, but theiropin-
ion is that il viii 20 on board the battIa-
shin kentucky. The total weight Of tho
gun VIII be ! 10000 pounds.
The times., 1897-12-02
MARKET CONTINUES STRONG
In Anticipation of Dividends to Be
Paid Next Week.
Anxiety on Wall Street as to whethe.'
Congress Will Enact Much or
Little Legislation.


New York, Dec. l In general way it
is the hope that the session of Congress-
which legins next week, win not only be
free from the disturbing influences gener-
ally feared from the national legislature,
but that its deliberations and acts VIII
really prove beneficial to business.
There is warrant for this belief in the
well-knowE anG declared attitude OF the
Administration an0 in the sympathetic re-
lations between the TWO branches Of the
Government concerned with the making
and the executing Of the lawsof the nation.
The principle that the Congress which
legislates the least legislales the best is
generally accepted, as true, AMI tie
country al large would doubtless be CRATE
full for the assurance that, aside from
routine work, nothing more than the
ernment's revenues TO the expenditures
would he undertaken.
In addition 10 this fact, which was an
appe rent Influence in the days stock uar-
Set, the impetus given 20 the market yes
terday upon the announcement OF the Rock
Islands rcfundlng scheme, anc better
conprehen nsiOn of the ,sho wing made by the
Burlington for the month OF October, con
tributed to the general firmness the deal
ings reflected.
As indicating belief iii the continuing
ease or the money market, the Rock Island
scheme is significant, and a new financia.
operation Of the same character was an
nounced il the plans of the Oregon Ral-
way anc Navigation Company, which is
undertaking the refunding at per cent
OF $4,450,000 first mortgage 6 per cent
bonds. due in 900.
These were the chief facts Of the da Us
situation. The stock market showed many
noteworthy advances ON the days trad
ing, and the tone of the dealings was con
sstently firm.
The grangers, Sugar Refining, Missouri
Pacific and American Tobacco were par
ticularly strong, and Manhattan and West
ern Union advanced, presumably in antici-
patton or the dividends to be declared next
week The close was strong { or near the
highest range OF prices este bllshed.
The times., 1897-12-02
PROF. z1uMERMAN ACCEPTS
VIII shortly Assume His Duties as
the Marine Bands Leader.

VIII shortly Assume His Duties as
the Marine Bands Leader.
Mr.. a Zimmerman, the leader Of the
post band at Annapolis, has accepted the
position Of director OF the Maririe Band.
lie SO notified Col. Haywood. conimandant
OF the murine corps, yesterday, WHO ad-
vised Assistant Secretary Roosevelt #
the acceptance. The appointment vas
made by the commandant acting with the
Secretary Of the Navy ana the Assistant
Secretary OF the Navy.
There has been little delay in getting
the acceptance. 1t was stated several
times that Mr. Zimmerman would de-
cline, but il was never 50 stated officially.
The reason assigned for the non-acccpt-
ance was The ruling of tile Secretary that
the Marine Band should not compete with
organized musicians outside Of Washing
ton. Since the agitation Gf that question
Mr. Zimmerman has accepted, 50 that it
is not lik ely that that was the reason for
the delay.
Commandant Haywood said yesterday
that Mr. Zimmerman would report fer
duty in a short time, but no particular
date has beer fixed for his assuming his
duties here. Mr. Zimmerman succeeds
Prof. Fanciulii, who is now in New \ crk
Org uizing band, which is expected to
pay Washington a visit this winter.
The times., 1897-12-02

Confines its presentation Of the subject TO
long, detailed description Of the process
OF arfIor plate manufacture, estimates Of
the cost Of erecting factory ana appdr-
tenances, plans OF every building necessary
TO make the plant complete, and some
views. briefly expressed, OF the practical
bility OF the Government going into tie
armor business. The board does not
make any recommendation in regard to
site. It proceeded in its calculations On
the basis of plant capable or producing
5000 tons OF aInor every year, or enough
to supply three first-class hattlesliips. The
aggregate estimates submitted by the
board are: Buildings and foundations.
S949, 500; machinery. furnaces, stacks,
etc., $2,79S ,319.; Total cost IF the
plant, $3,747,912.
Just how tie board views the proposition
to erect Government armor plant is in
dicated pretty clearly in its views ex-
pressed unGertlIe caption, 'PracticabDlty.'
1t believes the project is not desirable
one unless Congress will provide Tor
enough big ships every year to keep the
plant busy Secretary Long is under
stood to share this view, and believes the
Government should keep cut OF the armor
bU siness.
The times., 1897-12-02
PERSONNEL OF The NAVY
Labor of the Naval Board Practical
ly Completed.
Opposition likely to Be Made 10 a
Proposition to Promote Officers
b, the Efficiency Method.

The naval personnel boardhas practically
completed its labors. 1t will meet again
tomorrow for the purpose OF drafting a
billiraccordanc withits conclusions, which
will be urged upon Congress. Now that
the line and staff have agreed, it is be-
lievea there will be little difficulty in
securing the legislation needed TO carry
our the agreement. The committee VIII
at this meeting also prepare its report
fo- submission t1 the Secretary.
The report win not meet with the un-
qualified approval Of those opposed To
Tn; majority hut il viii, in IN. asure, at
least, have the sanction of the whole coIn-
mittee. There is little opposition TO the
proposed aualgamation cf the two wings
OF the Sci vice. The objections, however, are
;1imad AT the pay and the method OF max
ing promotions. 2Gt
The board has decided to recommend the
adoption Of the army system of pay by
which officers secure an increa ase every five
years for twenty years. plan of pro
iuoting officers 10y the efficiency method
win probably cause the greatest opposition
when it is taken up for consideration as II
provision of legislation.
The times., 1897-12-02
WILL WINTER IN THE GUILE.
AtIrntic Squadron 10 Rendezvous AT
Kew West.

Atl'.ntic Squadron 10 Rendezvous AT
Key West.
For the first time in three years, and
certainly for the first time since there las
been any trouble in Cuban waters, the
North Atlantic squadron is TO winter in
the gulf. This act is said TO have no rear
ing upon the Cuban situation, and this Gov
erument has doubtless prefaced It's contem-
plated act with many assurances tn spain
that IL is not 10 bc construed as an act
inimical 10 the government nov nom1ally
in contio, OF Cuba.
THIS Administration could not be in,lrced
TO do anything that would cause a protest
on the partof Spain, but the mere fact that
whatever may be the cause, this squadron
will winter IN Southern waters VIII meet
Wit. the approval OF every American, no
viii hope that out of IL something ma come
which Will compel this Governmen: 10 take
some step for the aid of the Cuban republic
Capt Taylor, OF the battIeship Indiana.
has been a I the department in HOnsulta-
tIol with the Secretary relative 20 the
movements Of the squadron and II has heen
arranged that tlIe harhor OF Key West hail
be the rendezvous. The exact date for
the assembling of the ships has not heen
determined finally.
The times., 1897-12-02
New York Cotton Market.
BALTIMORE Markets

baltimore, Dec. Flour dull, unchanged
receipts 16,35S barrels exports, none;
sales, $50 barrels. Wheat tirmer-Spot
81 3-Sa97 1-2; month, 81 -4a97 L.; an
uaTy. 81 3-4a9S; May, 94 I-2 bid, steamer
No. red, 81 3-Sa92 12-receiptS So
U29 bushels: exports, l62, ,5S5 bushels;
stock, l,329,9S9 bushels; sales, 10000
busheIs-sOutilern wheat by sample, 92a9S:
do. OH grade, 90 3-4a9T 81 Corn fiTner
spot, 81 7-sa33; month, 81 1-2a32 81:
December, new OF olu, 81 I-Sa32 3-S: Jan
uary, 32a32 IA, steamer mixed, 80 7-Sa
3l-receipts, 2O6, ,553 bushels: exports,
5S1,235 bushels: stock, 53S. $50 bushels;
sales, 1000 bushels southern white corn,
50; do. yellow, 3la34 Oats firm-No. >
white, 23a29 2; No 2 mixed, 26 1-2a27
receipts, 81 1902 bushels; exports, $1,000
bushels; stock, 274,54S bushels. Rye
firnIer No. nearby. 90 IL asked; No 2
western, % 5-Sa53 T-S-receipts, 81, ,l25
bushels; exports, none, stock, 319,774
bushels. Hay steady to firm-choiCe tiuO-
thy, $1,000 asked. Grain freights very
firm, acuivefor steamers unchanged Sugar
strong, unchanged. Butter, eggs and cheese
steady, unchanged. Whisky unchanged.
The times., 1897-12-02

The market yesterday was influenced y
the more favorable view taken Of the gen
eral situation by the spectators, and there
was continuance OF the advance and
strength of Tuesday. The whole market
scored advances. The tone was good up
t. the close, despite some professional real
iZng sales, and retained decidedly bullish
flavor calculated to attract further pur-
chasing if the large manipulators are ready
To be induced. The general balief is that
this strengths will continue today. If the
market goes point higher, however am
of the opinion that the realizing Will be
sufficiently large TO induce a reaction. l
do not believe stocks are being bought with
the idea OF holding them any length OF
time.
The times., 1897-12-02
CAPT. cARrER.s coURT.MARrIAL
1t May Result in an Investigation
of River and Harbor Work.

1t May Result in an Investigation
of River and Harbor Work.
Capt. Oberiin NJ Carter, of the Engineer
Corps, was at the War Department yes.
terday, and received notice that he is
TO be tried by courtmarttll on the charges
that have been prepared against him in
Connection with the river and harbor work
at Savannah. The court will meet at
Savannah in order to save the milea ge of
witnesses. and to permit the court to
inspect the work out of the construction
of which the charges grow. The court
will be one Of the biggest that has sat
in recent years. 1t viii be presided over
by Brigadier General Otis. in command of
the department of the Colorado, and Col.
Clouss, OF the same department, Will be
the Judge advocate.
There is n great deal OF interest being
manifested n the proceedings of this
court, for it is expected that the whole
subject Of river and harbor improvements
will become a matter for Congressional
investigation.
The times., 1897-12-02
RELIEF FOR STARVING cUBANs.
Statement Regarding 1t Given Out
by the state Departments.

Statement Rega riding 1t Given Out
by the state Department.
The President appears 10 be anxious 10
have something done 10 relieve the distress
existing in Cuba, and may soon, it is said,
In sone way call the attention of the
country TO tie need of material aid for
the people OF that oppressed isIand. Minister
de LONE was at the State Department
yesterday and notified Mr. Sherman that
he would today cable the government at
Mf driG urging that the duty he reunited
OF any supplies that might he sent from
this country FOR the purpose of alleviauing
the existing destitution- Consul General
Lee has heen communicated with by the
department ana Instructed TO give ANY
assistance possible I'm the work OF distribu-
ton. The following statement was civ N
out - the department yesterday, although
Judge Day, Acting Secretary, declines sb-
sohtely To say anything with respect to
events that may have led up TO it:
Il consequence of the Widespread .lesti-
tutiop among the people who have been
conceI trated al certain points in Cuta, he
governor general OF the island has IN
formed Consul General Lee that United
states citizens who desire to send supplies
e. thu poor and needy in Cuba should y nd
them e. the Catholic bishops nearest the
poilt q! collection, and they would in turn
corsign whatever might he sent 10 the
bishops Cf the island at Eavana and San
tiago Dc Cuba for distribution. He has also
infoi meG our consul general that the
Madrid government alone bar power 10
remit duties on supplies that may lie sent.
IL IL suggested that the quickest and pr0b-
ably the most practicable method Of send
ing aid to the Sorelv distressed, whose
lautntatle condition appeals To III hari-
tablf inclined people for aid. il by sending
money rather than supplies"
The times., 1897-12-02
Treasury Deficit Reduced.

For the first time in months the Treasury
statement yesterday for the first day of
the new month shows an unusual surplus
and that, too, In the face Of interest pay
nents for the day aggregating 81 ,3Oo,-
600. This is due to the fact that a part
of the money from the sale OF the Union
Pacific road has finally, in the course OF
the bookkeeping, found it's way into the
account of miscellaneous receipts. The
receipts therefor aggregated $7.1O5, 800
and the expenditures $2,075, 900. The sur
plus for the day was $5.030,550, and the
deficit for the fiscal year is reduced to
$27. .42E,693.
The times., 1897-12-02
CONGRESS HIS AMBITION.
"Dry DoIla." sullivan Has Pro-
nounced National Aspirations.

New York, Dec. There seems 20 -
a chance that state euator Timothy y.
Sullivan, 'DIy Dollar Will soon fayor
Washington with his presence. II is las
ambition to 90 to Congress from the Eighth
district. The principal reason he offers
is that he is tired travelling to and from
Albany.
Timothy D. Sullivan is generally adj
mtted as possessing more Influence than
any other member of the State Legislature.
He did not 20 to Albany until JsnuaTr,
1887, because the constitution bar,
minors who desire to be assembiyIn III,
but he was only few months over IL p
required age when he was elected. Dur-
ing the sessions from 1887 to 1898 te
was an assemblymen, but in the fall If
the last named year Mr.. sullivan ran FOR
the senate and was elected.
Two years later he was again successfh II
at the polls. He is now serving tue thnd
year of his second term, aud when III fas
completed it willhave put int welve straight
years in the Legislature.
The times., 1897-12-02

Mr.. Lehman says Of the cotton situation:
The cotton market today ha shown rather
a sagging tendency, the net result, how
ever, being decline of only some three 10
six points. Liverpool has been d moderate
seller ON this side, and has Teen chiefly
instrumental in influencing the decline. At
the moment the situation does not look
very favorable TO us, no matter how we
regard it. Receipts are heavy and there is
nothing encouraging in the news from the
dry goods districts to counteract this in
fact, here in New York we hear only the
most satisfactory reports Of business in
commercial centers. With these facts he.
fore us, we do not feel positive that We
have yet seen the lowest figures, bnt Ger
tainly the manner in which prices have
held steady during the past two weeks, i'll
the face of unfayorable conditions, is Gu
The times., 1897-12-02
. ovT forget that Mr.. Max Kohner

~ ONT forget that Mr.. Max Kohner
III of No. 1872 Seventh street north
- west, viii move into his new prem
iSes, No 73a Seventh street northwest, on
or a bout L eceInber6. Meantime Mr. .Kohner
VIII closeout his entire stock at prices never
before attempted in the business. Every
yard ofdry goods, all the ladies suits, jack
cts, capes, blankets comforts, underwear.
etc, must be sacrificed, as Mr.. Kohner is
determined to open his new store with a
brand-new stock. This is p great oppor-
tunity t % buy holiday presents FOR friends At
such marvs5uusly low prices. Ladies can
save big money ali this week al kohner'S,
1872 Se1 enth street northwest.
The times., 1897-12-02
Reforming Death Penalty Law.

Mexico City, Dec. 1.-The Mexican CON
gress has passed a law reforming The con
stitution and abClishing the death penalty
for political offenses. Capital punishment
is only 10 be inflicted in eases OF betrayal
OF the country in time of war, parricide
homicide, incendiarism, kidnapping, rirh-
way robbery, piracy and grave offenses
against military orders.
The times., 1897-12-02

Don't be pers ia ded into buying liniuenis
without reputation or merit-Cham5er-
lains Pain Balm costs no more, and its
merits have teen proven by test Of many
years. Such letters as the following from
l.. G. Bagley, Hueneme. Cal. ..are constantly
being received; The best remedy for pain l
have ever used is Chamberlain s Pain Balm,
and | say so after having used it in my
family for several years. . It cures
rheumatism, lame back, sprains and swell
ings. For sale 10y Henry Evans, wholesale
and retail druggist, 93S st and Conn We
and S st.nw. and 1928 Md ave. ne.
The times., 1897-12-02
Rnttleshin Iowa ACCENTED.

The battleship Iowa, the largest and the
finest of the new hattleshi ps of The
American Navy, has been finally accepted
az the result of her recent trial trip. ard
the Cramps, its builders, have been paid
all due on her. This is not only the est
fighting machine in our own Navy, hut is
on OF the best i'll the world The torpedo
boat Foota, was also accepted Yesterday
from hfr builders, the Columbia Iron
Works, or Baltimore
The times., 1897-12-02
Illustrated Iecture.

"A lasFa and the Klondike,' an Illus
rated lsctgre, will he delivered Tuesday
December Z, at p. M, in Trinity Parish
Hall, Third street and Indiana avsn Ie
northN est, by Rev. Richard P. Williams
rector Of Trinity p. E. Church. This lee
ture viii be superhly illustrated by 125
views. The stereopticon win be in charg
of Mr.. Hough. All the latest and most
authentic data relating to this territory
aud its famous gold fields will be given
Descriptive scenes of the new geogra-
phy'' win be given, and also accounts OF
the glacier fields, the home of the aurora
boreaiis, or the Northern lights On
Tuesday. December 4, Rev. MIR. VIII
liams will give an illustrated lecture on
the life aud travels of ST Paul which VIII
lie iluStretcd byabout 90 views.
The times., 1897-12-02
Washington stock Excnause.

Sales-Metropolitan Railroad Certificate
B., $500 at Ill. Capital Traction, 10
at 50 1-2, 25 at So "a, 20 a 50 5-S, and
at So Il. Washington Gas, 100 At
46 1-s. Z. S. Electric Light, 81 at t''5
and 10 at 103. American Graphoph me.
100 at 8 81. American Graphophone PfI ),
50 at 10 3-4 Pneumatic Gun Carriage,
100 at go cents. LanstoH Monotype, 30
at I9 81.
After call-Capital Traction, Z at So IL
GnvERNAiENsr E1iNns
The times., 1897-12-02

CD EIiEE LINES of electric railroads
are within easy reach OF the beat
tiful subdivision at West Chevy
Chase The Washington and Glen Echn
and the Washington and Tenleytown ROADS
rul din Getty through the property anu
Capital Traction cars, Via Z, Fourteenth
and scvent streets tChevy Chase line, are
only a few squares away. No other
suburban property is SO well situated.
offices, Loan and Trust Building, aud also
on the grounds.
The times., 1897-12-02

n AIDES do not forget when rou
are down town shopping these
- davs that you can get an excellent
luncht7on, nerted up il first-class style,
at Hoban-s. No. Ala Seventh street NORTH
west next door TO BaunI,S and Lans-
burgi 8, Being So centrally located i; is
about The handiest place IN the Shopping
district. ana Mr.. Hoban spares no pains
20 make his patrons feel quite at home.
AIr Hoban also makes a speciality OF that
popular dish, steamed oysters, but the de
Hcious bivalve is served TO you in any
style you may desire special feature
OF the house is the MONDAY lunch for
ladies and gentlemen, from 2 TO 3 dali 8.
for 25c.
The times., 1897-12-02
GOVERNMENT ARMoR FACTORY.

Unless Congress Provides Ships.
The board of naval officers appointed
under authority of Congress TO prepare
plans and submit estimates for Govern
ment arnor plate factory submitted its
report e. Secretary Long yesterday. 1t
The times., 1897-12-02

The Rock Island refunding plan vas ron
Sidered one Of the favorable items af news.
The grangers received much attention yes
terday, and most of the buying by the Few
large people in the market was in these
stocks. There arc number of favort bic
reports concerning these roads, abnit the
most important, probably, being that the
November earnings of Burlington Will make
very encouraging exhibit.
The times., 1897-12-02

M Carley, of Carlcy, Stokes \ 60,
says: Tomorrow morning the market will
get through test, for professional men
will sell sOme stocks. New specuia tors
today have come into the market. The
problem will arise whether the new Duy-
ing will overbalance the professional 81 IL
inE. The market will be n little nervous
tomorrow, but we now think after ie sta
tiou in the morning it will 90 higher Liter
in the day. Sugar ought to go 10 1I5
on this trip.
The times., 1897-12-02

To yuu know that you can have
The Morning, Evening and Sunday
Times-the oaly COMPILE ETE news
paper published in Washington
served 10 You hy carrier for fifty
cents a mouLL?
The times., 1897-12-02
Y AZ 1HENit comes to thorough worth
WV la,nes" in, in dry '.,,' goods 'nn.r1ner ,aa.er


notions and fancy goods you had better do
your shopping at Stems, 904 Seventh
street northwest. This week Mr. Stern Of
fers unusually attractive values in all lie
partments Special mention is made of
ladies' seryicahIe dark percale wrappers,
fully worth 90 cents, and they go at 70
cents. Also a well-made flanelette wrap
per, worth SI25, for 10 cents. You can
buy 20 cents qualities in double blankets
for ~ cents. Ladies' dress skirts. IN
black and colors full width, lined aud
velvet bouod, at 80 cents. Forty-eight
cent corsets, ia black, white and drah. are
being sacrificed at % cents. This week
viii be notallc foi remarkably low prices,
and bargain spots win greet you ON all
sides at Stcrn's, 9G4 Seventh street north
west.
The times., 1897-12-02

TOR d first-ciass table d'hote dinner
l7 60 10 osborne's, corner Seventh and
u streets northwest. Mr.. Osborne s
famous table d'hote dinners at so cents
have struck tue popular chord. and no
wender he is doing rushing business. 4
you ask a friend 10 dine with you, see To
it that you take him to osborne's' where
meals are served as they ought to be
with pr0npiUude and cleanliness-and you
viii be waited upon by courteous and polite
attendants. Oysters served i'll every styIc.
II you are an epicure, and particular actnt
what you eat and drink, a visit to Mr..
osborne's viii agreeably surprise you.