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The times., 1897-04-05
HIGH EXPLOSIVE TESTS.
Experiments With Shells TO Be
Made at Indian Head.

Experiments With Shells TO Be
Made at Indian Head
Tests will shortly be made at the Indian
Head proving station to determine TO what
extent high explosives in non-armOT-pierc-
ing shells can be fired from modern riflez.
Some weeks ago the Navy experimental
with shell carrying 200 pounds Of gun
cotton, fired from a specially constructed
I2lnch gun, but the results came near
proving disastrous TO the piece on account
of the ttinneSs OF the walls OF the shell
They were then not over quarter of an
inch thick. and the shock 20 the prOjectile
by the tremendous momentum given by
the powder charge. caused one OF them To
collapse in the rifle and a terrible explO-
sion was narrowly averted.
Two or three other shells were fired at
heavy armor with some success. but the
work was altogether too dangerous and I'M
certain to be repeated, and the tests were
abandoned until improvements were made
in the method OF constructing the projectile-
Capt. Sampson is having prOjectileS made
with double the wall thickness, and when
ready for testing they will be capable
of carrying, he says, 900 pounds OF gun
cotton any distance, without danger OF
premature explosion injury to the gun
The forthcoming trials Will be most COM
plete, and are to be conducted out of an
appropriation OF 500, 900 made by the
last Congress 10 settle the question whether
gun cotton can he fired in projecules from
Navy guns. The ordnance men are of the
opinion that il such a shell is constructed
aerial torpefoes will supplant automobile
torpedoes in effectiveness, and that the
torpedo boat will no ongcr be needed. The
trials will be conducted in secret, and wit
messed only by the officers of the Ordnance
Bureau No foreign naval or army at
taches will be permitted to he present.
as the trials are regarded as OF so much
consequ ence that it is not proposed to let
the failure or success get abroad.
The times., 1897-04-05
March was a pretty good wilson mon

March was pretty good Wilson month
for the Treasury. The receipts for thu,
month aggregated S36, ,217 ,662, compared
with total of S26, ,O4l ,149 in March, 1896,
an increase of S10,176,513. The expendi-
lures amounted TO S27 ,21 1897, against
ST., PA, ,993 in March, 1896, decrease of
Sol 1896. With more than ten millions
Treasury surplus in single month, the
necessity for "jamming through the tariff
of course is obvious.
The times., 1897-04-05
How He Committed Suicide.

tFrom the Chicago Chronicle)
Gen. Thaddeus II Stanton, the pay
master general Of the army, called at old
Fort Brydger, in Wyoming, about twenty
years ago, to see an old friend named Hast
ings, who was one of the custodians of the
abandon post. He met man named Will
Jams and inquired for Hastings "Oh, Hast
ings is dead,'' said Williams Dead! said
Stanton in surprise. What did he die of?''
Committed suicide" said Williams. The
devil you sayr' responded Stanton. How
did he commit suicide?" '.He called me a
liar" answered Williams.
The times., 1897-04-05

The Republican legislature of New York
seems determined to compel the city clubs
to take out saloon licenses, in which case
the Metropolitan Republicans warn their
country colleagues that the Democrats will
sweep the city at the Next State election.
The times., 1897-04-05
Mr.. McMiIlin,s Stroke.
Fronl the New York JcurnaIl

(Froni the New York Jcurna1l
In his speech on the tariff question, Ion
Benton McMiilin was SO nkind as to lefer
to the days when President Mckinley and
Speaker Reed urged that sugar be placed
on the free list This thing Of digging up
the Inconsistencies of our public men VIII
sooner or later cause the formation of a
society for the prevention OF cruelty to
politicians.
The times., 1897-04-05
The Old Heroism and the New.

(From the London Daily Telegraph.l
On one occasion Gordon told Cecil Rh@1es
the story of the offer of a rooInful Of gold
which had been made to him by the Chinese
government after he had subdued the Tai
Ping rebellion what did you do?' said
Rhodes. Refused it, of coulse.' said Cor
don, what would you have doue?' II
would have taken it, said Rhodes, land
as many more roomfuls as they would give
me 1t is no use for us to have big ideas
If we have not got the money to carry them
o,tt
The times., 1897-04-05
Mr.. cleveland,s Portrait.

From the New York Mail and EXpress.) }
1t is always customary to hang the por-
trait of the EN-President in the White
House, but, strange to say, although Mr..
Cleveland served two terms, his portrait
does not adorn the walls of the Executive
Mansion, where those OF the other Presi-
dents hang President Harrison's picture
Is hung in the red parlor, but there is
vacant place awaiting that of Mr.. Cleve-
The times., 1897-04-05

With exceeding pain we note Il new at
ton by the pro-foreign authorities OF New
York city Pupils in the public schools
have been forbidden to eat pie for their
noon lunches. What would old Peter Cooper
or Commodore Vanderbilt or Horace Gree
ley have said to thing like that?
The times., 1897-04-05
Cen. Cominper Retains Command.

Omaha, Neb, April Gen. Coppinger
replied yesterday to the telegram from
the War Department asking him If he
desired transfer from the command
of the Department of the Platte to the
Department of Dakota, with headquarters
at st Paul Gen. Coppinger replied that
he had no desire to leave his present COM
nland
The times., 1897-04-05

Secretary Sherman is stated to have said
that he did not believe that General
Riviera would be killed. 1t is probable,
therefore, that the President has made
some effort to save him, as we felt sure
he would.
The times., 1897-04-05
contreras Predicts Earthquakes

Guana juato. Mexico, April 4.-Juan n.
COntreras, the noted astronomer and earth
quake prophet, has made the following
prUgnostications: Earthquakes will occur
during the first two weeks of April in the
zone comprising Vera Cruz and Mexico and
in Oaxaca, Guelro and Colima on April 10.
Heavy northers will blow at Vera Cruz and
Tampieo from the 9Th to the 7th, with
possibility OF rain from the 18th to the
18th Earthquakes are also announced for
the second half of April. superseded by
heavy gales and rains along the gulf coast.
The times., 1897-04-05
A Poisonous Individual.
rFrom Golfers weekly.)

Y VFTOIH IOIIIPI ) WtthIy-T
Henry, you look very pale. What's the
trouble?"
II was stuug to the quick by an adder
this afternoon.
How did it happen
s'Why. dropped in at the bank, and the
bookkeeper told me my account was over
drawn"
The times., 1897-04-05
An Omaha Mystery.

(From the Chicago Times -Heraldp
Omaha ought TO take sonnet hing for her
airship trouble. The correspondents down
there are continually seeing things at
night.
The times., 1897-04-05
Not on His Back.

(From the Atlanta Constitution.)
Keep this in recollection
And smooth the rugged track:
The farmer wants protection,
But mot upon his back!
Too heavy are his burdens
In country and in town.
He wants protection from the trusts
That grind the toilers down.
The times., 1897-04-05
Greek Sausages.

CFrom the Chicago Times -Herald)
Before Greece permits the Cretans to
starve several European dogs of war prob
ably will be made into sausage meat.
The times., 1897-04-05
Soand Advice,

(From the Chicago Times-Herald)
Boil the city water. And don't drink it
afterWard.
The times., 1897-04-05

We are selling L. L. May &
Co.'S Northern Grown Flower
and Vegetable Seeds at the low
est price ever named for these
goods.
8 Pckgs. for SC. Usual Price SC
a pckg.
5th floor.
The times., 1897-04-05
Boys New
Spring Clothing.

Boys New and Pretty Combi-
nation Suits, made of a1I-woo1
cheviots = exceedingly neat in
appearance and well fitting.
The kind usually sold for SITS
and s3.25, with one pair of trout
sers. Sizes I to IS.
The times., 1897-04-05
So. so
for Suit and Extra Trousers.

Boys New Spring Sailor Suits,
of attractive all-wool fabrics,
prettily braided, large collar,
full blouse and full s1eeves-12
distinct styles to select from, and
all pretty. Sizes 8 to 10.
The times., 1897-04-05
So. .5O-Va1ue $500.

NEW SHIRT WAISTS OF
Percale and Outing Cloth, we'll
made, we'll fitting. Same grades
of percale as used in the soc
Shirt Waist. All sizes. Special
price,
The times., 1897-04-05
$2.25 to S3.75 the Suit.

NEW SPRING REFERS
this season are the Prettiest
we've ever shown. Blue Serges
and Light Covert Cloths, hand
someIy braided with white and
black wide and narrow braid.
Sizes 8 to s.
The times., 1897-04-05
25c each.
A Special in
COrSetS.

IS dozen Corsets, made of extra
good quality net, with coutil
stripings, well boned. All sizes.
39c-Usually Soc.
ID floor.
The times., 1897-04-05
75c each.

IL choice styles of Muslin and Cambria
Gowns, Hubbard. empire or saeque shapes,
good length and width. trimmed with en-
broidery. insertion, lace ana beading spe-
ciaI values
The times., 1897-04-05
S1.O0 each.

Outing Cloth Petticoats, for early spring
wear, umbrella shape. deep rufile. French
back.
75c each.
The times., 1897-04-05
Muslin
Underwear.

Careful buying, constant alert
ness, result in the bringing to-
gether of values that are excep-
tional in Muslin Underwear.
For today the following:
Cambria Chemises, with ruffIe OF same
round neck, feIled seams.
CSC each.
bard style, double yoke in back, tucks and
insertion in front, embroidery on neck and
sleeves.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-25

tho business difficulties In which hs has
unfortunately become involved, AMI the
hone will be as common as the knowledge
OF them. that ne Will be In the near fu-
ture relieved OF his troubles. Mr.. SIN
aerly has long enjoyed TO an unusual de-
,,rec fbe esteem OF his fenow-citizens. lie
has. not only as the editor OF ono o. Tho
best and most influential newspapers IN
the United states, but in other public
spirited Offices. served them generously.
pcrslstCnty and effectively \ broad
minded. COURAGEOUS and energetic citizen.
his services 10 philadelphia have Teen
conspicuOusly notable and useful
The Press saws. Tho misfortune which
has befauen the Chestnut-Street Bank
will excite much more than the ordinary
regret because OF the special personal NJ
tercsts involved There will be most
earnest and universal hope that arrange
mcnts may be contaminated which VII
provide for tho deposifors and which viii
make the embarrassment OF the chfrr
sufferer only temporary. No ono doubts
that President SIneery will do every
thing I'm his power 10 meet every rightful
expectation.
he viii have tho sincere sympathy and
support OF the community IN the trouiN
which has OvcriakCn him. No man com
nands more Of tho respect and esteem or
the people among whom ~ has always
lived and % whom his frank generous
monded him. He is known 20 an as q
singularlv ChiyalrOus hearty and whole
soulod spirit. whose robust ycOr Us match-
ga by gentle and gracious goodness
that overnows with iberllitv Ito has
been peculiarly stoadfast in hts friend
ships and cannot himself lack f0r friends
ln this emergency. Ills Jealous public
spirit his Courageous fidelity % his con-
v'Ctions and his earnest devotion 70 tho
welfare OF the city 70 which he Il 50
much attached have given him special
place IN the popular regard and affection
The Times saws. n is easy 20 censure
when disaster comes upon an Individual
or upon a bank but however the discre-
ton Of Mr. S'nccrlvs management of tho
financial institutions OF which he was tho
head may be criticised from a business
standpoint. there can be- only the pro-
foundsst sympathy cherished for him
personally in his great misfortune by an
who are within tho large circle OF his
personal acquaintance.
ono distinctive feature n Mr. e.nroriv's
character must ever ho unforgoften In this
community. and that is Dos liberal bennett
Couoo 90 temper The SORROWS N an around
him He never permitted tho bruised reel
% be broken and was ever ready fo oN-
tend a helping hand to an who woro un-
fortunate in the great battle Of lfe. and
these better and gr1ndcr qualities NJ hu-
mauity 60 n0rtedlv eNompNncd IN hig
daily life. must pc remembered even after
an shall have outlyed the grave disasters
OF yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-25
A MATTER OF EDUCATION.

The Staunton Spectator and indicator
reproduces from The Times an article
on the subject of carrying concealed wea-
pons with this comment.
We agree that men have a constltu-
tional right to carry arms. but the law
can regulate 1t. Men have the constr
tutional right TO practice law, medicine,
merchandise. keep hotels &c, and
Thousand other things, but they must
have a State license. before they do so.
else they are prosecuted and fined. That
Is what we desire as TO pistols and other
concealed weapons. We want the weapon
taxed and the party fined unless he car
ries IL by a license. We are glad so
able an advocate as The Times has said
a word on this subject.
There is no issue between our stanton
contemporary and The Times as to the
desirability of suppressing this mis-
chieyous habit OF toting pistols. We do
not concede that 1t is any improper in
frlngement of mans rights to forbid
him by law to carry concealed on his
person a deadly weapon, for. as we have
repeatedly said. the man who INDUCES
in this practice has. either consciously or
uuNOlSNiouciyt IA ito hNAi - ahN 40
a constant menace to human life. 1t is
altogether reasonable and expedient that
such man should be enjoined by law.
rather than to wait until he has killed a
fellow man and then punish him for his
offence.
But the point that We made in the
article which the Spectator quotes was
that public sentiment is not entirly ayerse
TO this practice. and for that reason the
law against carrying concealed weapons
has never been rigiily enforced. We will
gladly give our support TO any reasonable
measure designed TO break up the practice.
but we confess that we have but little
confidence in correcting the evil by law.
1t 10 rather a matter of public education
TIE pulpit, the press ana the people
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-25
Is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. II. ]. Warmer.

is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. II. ]. Warmer.
Mr.. W. ]. Payne and wife. of this city.
are in New York.
Rev. NJ c. Chrisman. rector OF the
Barton Heights Episcopal church. is In
Philadelphia.
Tho Jefferson Club will give n ball on
the night of the 10Th. at which several
young ladies' will mako their debut
Among these will be Miss Essie kirsh
and Miss Rosa Greentrce.
Miss Edith Rice. of New York. who is
visiting in the city, went over 90 Peters
burg Friday 20 attend the wedding In
that city OF Miss Florence Reinach.
daughter OF Mr.. a. c.. Reinach. 70 Mr.
Edward r. Frank. Of New York. A large
reception followed tho wedding ceremony.
Miss Sallle Bigger. ot Ashland. IS visit
ing her brother. Mr.. Tom Bigger. on
west Grace street
Mrs J. r, Hinton. OF Petersburg. will
shortly visit Mrs. General Welsiger. 2)9
east Grace street
Mr.. Sydnor Weisiger. or Harrisonhurg.
is visiting his father. General WeIsiser.
300 east Grace street
The engagement OF Capt G. O. Graves.
of the "Pocahontas. 20 the very attrac-
tive Miss Eaton. OF west clay street. IS
announced. The marriage will take place
In January. Il will be n quiet home we'd
ding with only the immediate family and
intimate friends present
Miss Jean Hinton. daughter Of Judge
n. A. Hinton. Of Petersburg IS the guest
NJ Miss Raymond. at the Womans Col
lege.
Mr. s W Buchanan is IN with pneu-
monia, at his residence. OH north Twenty
fourth street
Miss Elizabeth McElderry Mullkin and
her brother. Mr.. Seahrook Rind MuliNn.
are tho guests ~ their aunt. Mrs. Ger
vas Storrs. at II l-2 south Foushee street
Mr.. Gervss Storrs is at homo FOR tho
Christmas holidays. the guest OF his par
ents. at II l-2 south Foushee street.
Miss Dora Scherer has returned from
college at Burkevile. Va. and will spend
her holidays 40 home. I'm Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-25
EDITOR sINGERLY's TROUBLES.

The Philadelphia Record OF yesterday,
publishes the following editorial an
nouncement:
The Record is compelled to make
painful personal announcement This
morning. Owing to the financial embar-
rassmest of Mr.. William NJ. Sngerly.
president Of The Record Publishing
Company, the Chestnut-Street National
Bank and the Chestnut-Street Trust and
Savings Fund Company were obliged to
suspend business yesterday.
The weight which proved too heavy
for Mr.. Singerly TO carry was his large
investment in the Singerly Pulp and
Paper Mills. at Elktton. Maryland The
extreme shrinkase in the price of paper.
and the resulting depreciation in the
value OF that property. was the primary
cause of his embarrassment and of the
suspension Of the bank and trust COM
pany with which he has been 50 closely
identified
An extraordinary effort was made be-
fore the announcement OF the suspension
yesterday TO tide over the difficulty. and
Mr. Sngerly's friends rallied to his as
slstance with rare generosity and fidelity.
but II was found impractcable 10 turn
the assests at his disposal into a shape
TO meet immediate requirement.
A complete statement OF the condition
of the Chestnut-Street National Bank
will soon be available. II is probable
that such arrangements will be per-
fected as will enable the bank 10 liquidate
It's obligations without the necessity or
delay OF a recelvership. In 'The Record
property Mr.. Singerly has valuable as
set. The earnings OF this journal during
the year 1896 in excess of all expenditures
were $4,000 With such a money-maker
10 fall back upon. and with grim deter
mnation to pay every dollar he owes, ne
hopes 10 redeem his credit and satisfy his
creditors"
From all that we can gather. Mr.. Sing
erly's misfortunes are due TO business
reverses which ne could not prevent. and
in no sense to speculation or betrayal OF
his trusts. He has conducted an able
newspaper which has always been honest
and clean and none disputes the fact that
ne has been public benefactor. giving
his time and money to popular enterprises
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-25

should. in our opinion. set their faces
sternIy against the evil practice ara by
a spirited campaign of education seek 10
convince the citizens OF Virginia that
this Is a case in which every man shouio
be willing to surrender his right, II IL De
a right. In order that the public weai
may be promoted. II public sentiment
can be educated up to that point then
,he,e wilI he no need Of a law against
carrying concealed weapons. If the great
body Of the people OF Virginia can be edu-
Gated up to that point. then it viii be
a comparatively easy matter to enforce
tho law against the few who will not SUBJ
nit
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-25

Editor OF Tho Times.
Sir-As Christmas d1v comes fhia wear
on Saturday. there win no doubt he some
pcOnlc. especially the hoys who win NOT
get through with their hilrifv n one
dav and win be tempted 20 lose sight
of tho sanctitv of Sunday n is t0 he
hoped that thew will NOT dosocfato fhe
day by firing pop crackers etc We
trust that our Mayor will instruct the
police 90 see that Tho peace of tho city
is not so disturbed MANY ladies' ara
afraid 20 go on tho streets when hovs
arc firing crackers One told tho writer
q fow DAYS ago that n hoy throw some
lighted crackers on hor last Christmas
and fr htcred her terribly Let us try
10 h1vo quiet Christmas SUNDAY.
CITIZEN.
Richmond Va. Dec % 1907
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-25

and dispensing charity with liberal
hand.
1t Is too bad that such a man should
fail in business. for II is the rich men OF
Mr.. singerlys stripe whose wealth is
public blessing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-25

means that this section will ship the COM
ing season over 300 600 crates. and the
value at the averaging prices obtained
last season Will amount to million ana
a half dollars. The shipments last sea
son were 164.1Ss crates. 80 quarts 10 the
crate, and they sold at s7S0. 1866.
Here IL horrible story from TN CITY
NO.: Two little children OF George Coax
ley. a farmer. living near here. climbed
into pig sty and were set upon by
number OF hogs. which killed and de-
voured both children. The children mad
been left alone while their mother went
on an errand.
The grand Jury OF Pensacola, Fla.' mas
indicted ex-Mayor Pat McHugh and ex-
City Marshal f. a. Wallace. charging
them with ENLIGHTENMENT and malteas-
ance In office Wallace was arrested, Dut
a search for McIIugh developed the TACT
that he had absented himself from the
city. and his whereabouts are unknown.
This condition OF affairs has grown out
Of tho recklessness Of the officials ana an
Investigation made by committee OF tne
Common Council. Under pressure OF THIS
committee. tho Marshal resigned on tues
day. and the Mayors resignation was ac-
copied. but their designations did not az
feet the grand fury proceedings
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-25
Comes High.

lie promised to take her to ride in a
sleigh.
And Low with sad terror he'll quake
Whenever the skies get a little bit gray
For he figures 1t out that he'll probably
pay
At the rate OF s. a fake.
Washington star
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-25
s,mua,hv With Nr Singerly.

The Philadelphia papers have nothing
but kind words for Mr.. William VI. sln-
gerly in his financial misfortune Inc
Ledger says:
Mr.. william NJ. slngeriy, the proprietor
OF the Record, will receive the general
sympathy OF this community because OK
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-25

4 New York girl who had two admirers
chose between them by having them en-
cage in a lOng-distance WALKING contest
and wedding the winner THIS probably
was that wedding ia the Oest social
circles which We read about 50 Often
Chicago Timcs-Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-25

where are you going. my pretty maid
"To marry a mill king. sir. she said.
Then what viii you be-, my pretty maid
"Ihe nour OF the family. sir. she said.
Chicago Record.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-25

She-Did you see that bird Of paradise
ON Mrs. STYLES hat 1T the theatre last
night!
He-That wasn't what the fellow who
sat behind her called it.-Yonkers States
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-25

Johnny-"Does your pa ever take you
TO c.rcuses?'
Tommy-"No: he IS so near-sishted he
gays it'd be just like THROWN money
ay."-Chicago News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-25
Sca,onabie.

Tommy-Paw, what is mistletOe?
Mr.. -AlstletOe. my son. Is an eX-
cuse for kissing gals whom there Is no
other possible excuse FOR kissing.-ln-
diauapOlls Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-25

"She married him just as he had fin
ished prolonged spree. did shef"
Yes. Caught him right on the bat. -
Chicago TriDuuc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-25

A Georgia asplrant for the position OF
librarian. after falling. attempted 70 take
her life. and another one took General
Longstreet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-25

The pop-cracker will vie now with the
society president in making the most
startling annual report.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-25

Perhaps its because OF all the many
marriages that they speak OF 1t here as
Christmastlde