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two years. He wss stationed in San Fran
cisco, but left here several months ago
and was succeeded by Colonel Willard.
In order to make the principle of
Colonel Bells invention comprehensive
to the lay mind some explanation of the
forces governing the flight of projectiIe
from lannon's mouth will be necessary.
The earliest cannon made were smooth.
bores firing round shot. If such condi-
tions as perfectly calm atmosphere and
an absolutely tight fit of q projectile
made OF lead existed the flight of the
projectile would be accurate and forcible.
But such conditions never exist, and con-
sequently several phenomena take place
that inventors have for years been work
ing to overcome.
In the first place the atmosphere is al
ways in circulation, more or less. In the
next place shot cannot be made of lead.
as that metal is TOO expensive. Thirdly,
the shot cannot fit tightly in the cannon
because that would cause it to burst
Now, what are the consequences? A
smooth-bore cannon, creased and pol
ished, is charged with the requisite
amount of powder. In front of this is
round, iron shot, and the weapon is ready
to fire.
When the gun is touched off: the first
thing that takes place is the expansion of
the burning powder. AS the iron shot
does not fit tight and only touches the
sides OF the bore at it's circumference part
of the force generated by the burning pow
der blows past it and is wasted. The
round shot being of iron is consequently
not heavy enough TO offer the proper re-
sistance to the force of the powder and is
blown from the cannon before the burn
ing powder has developed its full power,
which means another waste.
AS the shot flies through the air the
atmospheric pressure is bound to be the
greatest on the side from which the wind
comes. Consequently, there is force
piled up on that side that causes the
shot to roll" or to be NJ ore clear to re-
volve on an axis at right angles to the
wind force. The result of this is that the
round shot describes curve instead OF
travelling in straight line, and is there
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-04-18

served together, as one assists in the
digestion OF the other. Salt beef requires
four hours and fifteen minutes. Beefsteak,
broiled. three hours. Stewed oysters,
three hours and half. Oysters require
longer time to digest than broi ed meat.
Roast veal requires Eve hours fo- perfect
digestion. Pork the same. Suet pudding
is supposed to take five hours and half
Mrs. s. 7. Rorer in Ladies' Home Journal.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-04-18

from their rarity and place of discovery,
from the exact resem blancs in every slight
detail to the great trees of the same spe-
cies found in the forests of the United
States. For instance, the leaf is precisely
the same. and the general appearance of
the wood exhibits no difference. With
the willow it is curious to note the
leaf formation and the quality OF sap that
exudes from twig when the bark is re-
moved therefrom. The texture of the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-04-18

wood is precisely the same. One can
make very fair whistle out of the trunk
of any of the Arctic willows equal in
quality to that which the youngster
evolves from the small branch OF the will.
low of ordinary size.
Taken altogether, the collection is an
exceeding novelty in its way. So far as
known, the only museum where the trees
which look as if they came from Liliput
can be seen is at Cornell University.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-04-18
A-5ohd body q SHOT.
B-Cbamber FILLED wHb
s!ow-burp'p8 powder.
c-PIve wifi. blow
holes Oh edge.

at the instant it leaves the lannon's
mouth it would have the highest possible
initial velocity and would be pointing
directly at the place the gun was aimed.
But before the projectile had travelled
twenty five feet there would be trouble.
The atmospheric pressure would get in it's
work. Instead of causing this shot to
"roll" it would cause it to ''tum ble." That
is, describe series of circles such as a
stick would if thrown into the air from
your hand. The result of this would be to
first retard the shot by presenting its side
to the resis ting atmosphere and then to
cause it to fly inaccurately on account of
each tumble starting it in a different di-
rection. Taken on the whole, except at
very short range, the conical shot is no
more satisfactory in q smooth-bore than a
round shot.
All of the objections just mentioned
were overcome several years ago by the
invention of the ''rifel" cannon, but at
the same time other objections were
created. However, as the rlhed cannon
developed the maximum efficiency and
accuracy with conical shot it has long
been the accepted type of gun.
The "rihing" of cannon consists in
cutting a groove in the form of a spiral
along the sides of the bore. This causes
the shot in its passage from breech to
muzzIe to acquire twist, that is, a cir.
cular motion around its longitudinal axis.
This twist is due to the friction of the
shot and the spiral groove and also to the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-04-18

fore unreliable. From the time the round
iron shot is fired from the smooth. bore
until 1t hits somewhere it IS series OF
disappointments. First, there is waste OF
powder, and lastly inaccuracy.
Now, what would be the consequences of
a conical iron shot fred from smooth
bore2 This form of projectile would over
come the objection of light weight and
would also offer enough contact at the
sides of the bore to prevent the burning
powder from blowing past. Consequently,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-04-18
The Digestion of Staple Edibles.

Boiled rice will digest in one hour; if
boiled in milk, however. it requires two
hours; if eaten with unboiled milk two
hours and fifteen minutes. Raw eggs
will digest in about one hour ana half;
fried, three hours and half; soft boiled,
three hours; hard boiled. three hours and
. bali. The white and yellow should be
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-04-18

necessary to give the twist to the shot to
create accuracy and force. How to do it
was the only question. During the last
decade he has built many models and it
would seem that he has at last found
what he has long been seeking. His in
vention has been given one preliminary
trial and will very soon be put to extern
sive tests by the Government.
The construction of Colonel Bells pro-
ectile is so simple that it can cost very
little more than those now In use. No
additional apparatus for loading it Is re-
quired, nor will it necessitate any special
study on the part of the gunners. 1t con-
tains only two pieces, and can be made OF
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seems TO be but counterpart of
the country he has just left. Algeria
appears to him like a detached prov.
lnce OF France. The harbor is pro-
vided with all the modern Improvements,
such as warehouses and machinery, etc.
Here on the quay is the railway track, the
true conqueror of Algeria. So long as tho
Kabyles had the feeling that they could
place unconquerable distances, noun.
tains or deserts between themselves and
the French flying columns they re-
manned unvanouished. but the nome t
that the railway had extended all over
the country its uninterrupted iron grasp
they gave up the struggle against
the memorable fate. Successors of Rome
in the government of the province OF
Africa, France has followed tho former
conqueror's policy, whose superiority al
ways lay in the rapidly of military action.
The railway here has taken the place OF
the Roman roads. If the pacifcation has
been more rapid in Tunisia than in
Algeria, this is due to the fact that, taught
by experience. all facilities for rapid
TRANSFORMATIONS were sooner esta blished
by the French.-New York Sun.
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81 shall use the f5 you gave me to spend
for Christmas, JOHN" said the wife, ten
derby, to the man who had recently be.
come the partner of her joys and the
sharer OF her sorrows, Sin the purchase OF
something that will constantly remind
me OF your generosity. I shall have the
portraits OF my first three husbands beau
tifuily framed and hung in our sitting.
room."-Tit Bits
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-03
DEATH OF SISTER AUGUSTINE.
Impressive Funeral Services Held
Yesterday-Other Deaths,

Sister Augustine o. ). b.. sister or
the Right Rev. Leo Haid, Bishop Of North
Carolina, died at the Benedictine Con-
vent, on Fourth street, on Sunday morn
Ing Deceased was taken Ill two months
or more ago. and her physicians advised
an operation, to which. however. she re-
fused to submit. SIZE bore her suffering
with great fortitudc. and died peacefully
and happily, surrounded by her friends
Her funeral took place from st. Mary's
church at o'clock yesterday morning
with pontifical requiem mass.
Bishop Haid pontifcated, assisted by
Fathers Wifiibald, Edwards. and Phillips.
and other priests in the sanctuary were
Fathers Tierney. Herman. Carne, and
Andrew. The burial took place in the
sisters section at ST. Mary's.
Sister Augustine was greatly beloved
by all with whom she came in contact.
Until her recent Illness she worked indie
fatigably. teaching a large class in the
school. and looking after the spiritual
welfare Of her pupils during her leisure
hours. Her loss to the community TO
which she belonged Is a very great one,
and will be keeniy felt.
OTHER DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. Sue Harrison Burton died last Sun
day at the home of her son, Mr.. r. c.
Burton. 1885 Harlem avenue, Baltimore,
Md Mrs. Burton was the widow OF Mr..
c. c. Burton. and lived in Richmond for
many years During the war she was
noted for kindness and attentions shown
20 Confederate soldiers. She is survived
by two sons-Mr. r. G. Burton, of Bal
timore, and Mr. W. II. Burton, OF Cor
sicana, Texas.
Intelligence was received here Sunday
afternoon Of the death that day in Min
neapolis Mimi, of Mr.. b. a. Shea, who
Is well remembered by many friends In
Richmond, where his early life was spent
Mr.. Shea had been in bad health for
some time. He was about 80 years old.
and leaves a wife and five children. He
was the brother Of Mrs. A. j. Cavanaugh.
Mr. A. y. Shea. Mr.. T. A. Shea. and
Mrs Felix Keegan. Mr.. a. n. Shea left
sunday night 20 attend the funeral
Master Hunter NJ. Jahnke son Of Mr..
\. F. Jahnke. Of this city, died at Bon
Air yesterday morning. in the 18th year
Of his age. The body will be brought
TO Richmond to-day, and the funeral will
take place this afternoon at o'clock. at
lakewood Cemetery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-03

spending his vacation at his old home
In Eastern North Carolina, preached
from his pulpit here Sunday morning.
and administered holy communion. His
congregation was glad 10 welcome him
back.
During this month there will be ser
vices at ST. Marks church every Sun
day morning only. at IL A. NJ. At the
service day before yesterday a male
chorus OF twelve. among whom were
some Of the best voices in the city, com
posed the choir. The music rendered
was OF high order. and was sung
with fine effect. and the congregation
hope to have the same chorus again
this month.
There was no meeting OF the Episcopal
clericus yesterday.
Services were held with the Gospel
wagon on Tenth and Byrd streets and
on Church and Holly streets Sunday al
ternoon They were conducted by Rev.
c. f. Williams aided by Rev. Emmett
Throckmorton md Mr.. Gootee and a
force OF singers.
Rev. j. s. Morenead left Sunday night
for the mountains Of Virginia, where ne
will spend a vacation Of ten days dura-
ton. During his absence from the city
there will be no services at the First
English Evangelical Lutheran church.
Rev. DIR. Hoge announced from his pull
pit on Sunday that he would remain in
the city ali the summer and would
preach to his congregation every Sunday
morning during August. There will be
no afternoon or Wednesday-night SER
vices this month.
At the Second Baptist church the pull
pit was filled by Rev. Sparks w. Melton.
OF Baltimore. and his sermon was listened
TO with marked attention.
The vacation Of Rev. j. c. Hiden, d. D..
will include the last two Sundays OF
August and will be spent In the South
west mountains OF Orange county. For
the fourth Sunday in August. Rev. II. j.
Willngham, d. D.. will preach at Grove
Avenue church. The Rev. Mr. Wells. of
South Carolina, will preach on the fifth
Sunday
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-03
CROWDS At THE VAUDEyITLEs.
The Attractions at Forest Hill and
Exposition-GrOund Last Night.

FQrest-H Hin Park vaudeville began Us
sixth week last night with the strongest
bill yet presented. II was headed by
Augustine Melville and Lillian Barlow,
daughter Of the famous minstrel. Milt. c.
Barlow. in very clever hurlesque
comedy sketch. entitled Nerve" The
audience was in a laugh from the rise Of
the curtain untld It's fall at the comic
situations pictured. Mr.. Melville and Miss
Barlow were the recipients Of a hearty
curtain-call az the close Of their sketch.
The ether features OF the show-Collins
and Collins, the Metropolitan Three. DE
Forest and Mack. and the Marinellas-
were each strong in his or her particular
line. The Marnellas. in their wonderful
double Spanish ring act, performed some
very difficult feats neatly and grace
fully. One OF the largest crowds Of the
season was in attendance.
The Walker Light Guard, Captain
Frank Cunningham commanding, VIII at
tend the show tomorrow night.
The seventh week II the Broad-Street
vaudeville opened in great style last eve
ming. with a large audience which re-
ceiyed the performance with every mark
OF favor. An entirely new programme
was rendered by the drtlSts, VINO MAKE
up what has been we'll called ian ideal
summer show"
The matchmaking and astonishing Irish
juggler. De Camo, proved a great card;
Usher and Thomas were really entertain
ing sketch artists; and Geraghty and Ern,
who are called the German swells, were
instant favorites. A pair who made
great hit were the Brannock Sisters. in
their new songs and dances, and, taken
from end to end. the programme was a
most excellent one.
The management Is now arranging for
additional and equally clever people In
the various lines Of vaudeville to come a
an early day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-03
Meeting of EpwOrth Lcnguers.

There was an enthusiastic and well at
tended meeting OF the Epworth League
Union Council Of Richmond and Man
chester held at the Young Mems Chris
tlan Association last night. The presi-
dent. +. w. Bandy, presided, and after
fervent prayer by Mr.. w. j. Williams, OF
Manchester. the meeting was open for
business. 1t was decided to hold the
next union rally at Union-Station church
on Thursday night, August 18th. An i'm
Dortant feature Of this meeting Will be
echoes from the great Toronto conyen-
ton. Some Of the music that was used
there will be used on this occasion, and
some of the flags that fioated In Massey
Hall. Toronto will be unfurled before
this meeting Reports show that leagues
are no TO date in work, and much enthu-
siasm IS manifested. Steps are being
taken 10 organize leagues in all Method
list Episcopal churches that have none IN
and around Richmond. and President
Bandy stated that ne had two engage
ments In the country this week, and was
daily corresponding 10 interest more
churches in the great movement.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-03

George selph. returned; Steamer Company
No. 4. Mr.. Il. p. Crump: steamer COM
psny No. s. Mr. C. p. Clarke; steamer
Company No. 8. Lieutenant L.. &. MI
nor. returned: Steamer Company No. q,
Mr. A. r. Carleton: Steamer Company
No. s. Captain @. NJ. Rogers, returned
Truck Company No. 1. Mr.. Il. T. Taliey'
returned: Truck Company No. 2. Mr.. John
T. Goddln; Truck Company No. .. Mr.. G..
A. Rawso-. returned
The following officers were unanimously
elected for the ensuing year: president
Chief w. @. Fuller: Vice-Presdent, Cap
tain A. NJ Rogers; Secretary. c. A. Raw
son; Treasurer, Captain II. h. f1gg;
Financial Secretary. Lieutenant l.. c. Mi
nor: Trustees-w. G. Fuller. j. r. Shep-
pard, and Captain j. H. Redwood.
The association is In splendid condition,
and has relieved a great many OF IFS
members. who have been injured while
on duty fighting fires.
One death claim Of 500 was paid during
the past year. The treasury is now in a
good condition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-03

and Saturdays nj n:D A. H., arrive
Goodview by LOO p. NJ.
Davis Mills to kasey--Le2ve Davis Mills
daily except Sunday at IL NJ, arrive
kascy by 4 p. NJ; leave Kasey daily ex-
cept Sunday at A. NJ, arrive Davis
whitcrock TO whiterockNtesve white
rock Tuesdays Thursdays. and Sa;ur-
days at A. NJ. arrive reesvule by IL NJ.
leave LeAsvi le Tuesdays. Thursdays,
and Saturdays at 80 Il. NJ. arrive
Whiterock by G p. NJ. Permit postmas.
ter at Leesville TO dispatch the NAL
one hour and thirty minutes In advance
OF schedule time provided no complaint
be made and no connection be broken.
Boone MN TO Leslie Leave Boone Mil
Tuesdays. Thursdays. and Saturdays az
r Nj. arrive Leslie by p. M. leave
Leslie Tuesdays. Thursdays. and 9atur-
days at $50 A. NJ, arrive Boone Mil
by 1890 II. ~
Jacks MIN TO Roanoke-Leave Jacks
Mill daily except Sunday at 5:1 A. NJ.
arrive Roanoke by 49, y. NJ: leave
Roanoke daily except Sunday at $50 A.
NJ, arrive Jacks Mil by 7.i5 p. NJ.
NORTH CARoLINIAN.
Ex-Dis;rict-At,orney Glenn. Of North
Carolina. was here to-day closing up
his accounts with the government He
will look after his law practice for tho
present. he said TO the exclusion OK
politics. His name is Srominenty men
toned for the governovhlp Of his state.
but further than to say that everything
political in North Carolina is In a con-
dltion Of upheaval. he declined TO cis-
cuss the matter. He is very confident.
however. that the Democrats will make
clean sweep OF congressman and esect
Democratic legislature next year.
Mr. Glenn was succeeded by r.. n.
Hoton who receives the recess appoint
ment and was sworn in to-day at VIA
ston. Mr.. Hoton Is chairman or the
Republican State Executive Committee,
a welI-known resident OF Winston. ana
successful lawyer. He VIII be sue
ceeded i'm the chairmanship OF the COM
mittee IL is said by w. 8 Hyams.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-03
CHARGED WITH FORGERY.
Arrest of yonDg Man In Norfolk
lie Confessed.

NORFOLK, VA. August 2.-(Special)-
T.. NJ Delaney was arrested here to-day
on the charge Of forging three checks. sg-
grogating s2S. OF the First National Bank
Of Elizabeth City. N. c. The young man,
representing himself 70 be the junior
partner Of the Blades Lumber Company,
OF Elizabeth city, after ordering nve par
rels OF OH shipped TO the firm, induced
Wake Il Williams, druggists. TO cash the
checks. which were discovered 20 be as
worthless as the order for the oil. lie
confessed when captured. He passed
checks here on the Standard OIL Company
and a number OF prominent merchants,
and is wanted also. 1t Is said, in wash
ington and Baltimore for forgery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-03
A Young Lady Painfully Hurt.

Quite a painful accident occurred at
me corner OF Twelfth and Broad streets
about 8 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Two
Young ladies, who reside on north Nine
teenth street. were driving 10 Hollywood
In their phaeton. At the point named one
of the wheels came off the vehicle. and
both the young ladies were thrown out,
and one OF them quite seriously hurt
about the face. Her nose was badly cut,
the lef. eye Her companion escaped un-
hurt. The injured lady was taken into
the house OF Captain John NJ. Higgins,
on Governor street. and medical aid was
summoned Or. Ferguson. OF the Viz
ginia Hospital. soon reached the young
isdv and dressed her wounds, and she
was carried 10 her home, where the fami-
ly physician. DR.. Vlrginius w. Harrison.
attended hef.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-03
CuARLOTTEsvULE
scventh-Day Adyeniist- 90 Meet
Versions, Notes.

Versions, notes..
CHARLOTTESVILLE August 2.-tspe'
cial)-The seventh-Day Adventists OF
Virginia will hold a camp-meei'ng al
Belmont Park. near this city. on Au'
gust l2th to POD
To-day was Albemarle court-day. ana
a large crowd OF country people was IN
attendance. despite the exceedingly NOT
weather.
Dir. James f.. Jarman left early this
morning for Emory. Va, In response TO
a telegram. announcing the Illness o, MIS-
mother at that place.
Miss Margaret Dewitt. one Of the IN
structors AZ the recent seseion or tho
School OF Methods. Left this afternoon Tor
her home. in Kansas City, No.
AT the precinct meeting az North Car
den Saturday the delegate was requested
TO urge upon the Roanoke convention tho
adoption Of a plank In the platform.
pledging the party TO the reduction OF
State expenses. and also 20 "A constitu-
tional convention The course OF Scna<
tors Daniel and Martin was heartily en-
dOTscQ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-03

The ladies OF the Grace-Street Baptist
church have been conducting a very sue
cessful lawn party at the corner OF BROOK
avenue and Clay street. So encouraged
have been their efforts in this entertain
.nent that they have determined TO con-
tinue II this week. There will be music
and other attractions on the grounds,
and every one who attends 10 assured
good time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-03
om.. Of chief surgeon Abolished.

A circular has been issued from the
office of the management Of the Southern
Railway Company aboiishing the Office
~ surgeou-in-chief of that road.
The Resignation Of this once by its late
incumbent. DR.. c. NJ Drake. will be re-
membered. as will be also the fact that
DIR George Ross, Of Richmond. was
prominently mentioned as his successor.
Local surgeons of the Southern rail-
way will hereafter report to superintend-
ents of their divisions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-03
RELIEF OF OUR FIREMEN.
Meeting of the Association
Last Naturalization of Omcers.

A regular meeting OF the Firemen's
Relief Association was held In the room
of the Board of Fire Commissioners IN
the city Hall last night. Captain @. M.
Rogers filed the chair. The following
representatives were reported from the
various companies OF the department TO
the association: Steamer Company No. /.
CAPTAIN J. n. Redwood, returned: Steamer
Company No. 2. Captain X. II. t1gg. re-
turned; Steamer Company No. ., Mr..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-03
The seashore Excursions.

The excursions TO the seashore on Sum
day proved very popular. The chesa-
peake and Ohio carried a large crowd 10
old Point and Ocean View, and Messrs.
Niche & Adams carried a fine crowd,
Including large acquisitions at Petersburg
and Suffolk. TO Norfolk; Ocean View ana
Virginia. Beach. The day was an ideal
one for such outings. the bathing was
superb, and all enjoyed the day immense
Ia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-03

MANASSAS. VA, August ESPECIALLY
Miss Kate Hooe died this morning. after
a short Illness. Miss HoOe was over ~
years OF age. She WAS one OF an old
family. which once owned large plan
tation I'm this part OF the county. Her
father was John Hooe, who was well
known In Richmond before the war
Miss Hooe was an earnest Christian
woman, and many will miss her chari-
tie.. which Frightened their lives.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-03

Messrs. II. c. Waller and s. ID. Adorn,
members OF the Socialist party. arrived
in the city Sunday afternoon from Nor
folk.
Messrs. Waller and Adorn have travelled
about 4500 miles In the last two months.
through New York, Pennsylvania. West
Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware.
II Is thought that they are here for the
purpose Of organizing Socialist lodge.