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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-05

shooting, As unseen as the wind, with
speed that is as rapid and an effect
that the tornado's coucen rated force
has never equaled. the work is done,
and the water closes over where mo-
ment before powerful vessel was"
Among the several promising types
of automobile torpedoes, the Cunning
ham, Whitehead and Howell are men
toned in the article as the most promi-
nent. The Cunningham is described
as resembling huge pointed screw. It
having on its body series of fins ar
ranged after the manner of a screw
thread. In the opinion OF the writer
this torpedo is perhaps the simplest in
its construction, having practically no
interior mechanism and requiring no
expensive apparatus for its discharge
Being lowered into the water AMI
pointed in the direction it is to take.
the Cunningham torpedo keeps its
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-05
neutrality-suspicious.
e Automobile &
e Torpedoes 8
AMMAN IIIIII lII;llI;lIll lIllIllIIllIIlIE

Automobile torpedoes and the i'm
portant part they promise to play in
future naval engagements are dis
cussed at considerable length in the
current number of Modern Machinery,
the author of the paper being W. c.
Willis. mechanical engineer who has
given special study to the subject. 1t
Is the belief of the writer that torpe-
does of The automobile type have been
so perfected that armor plate offers 10
effectual resistance to their attack !,
and that they are practically irresisti-
Bile. The character and operation of
three prominent types of torpedoes are
described in the article with close at
tention to technical details, after the
writer has stated his reasons for con-
sidering such instruments of naval
warfare the most formidable today.
In stating some of the causes which
have led to the opening of a new era
In naval warfare it is noted that the
weight and floating capacity of war
vessels have arrived at such a stage
that little short of limit has been
reached, and that thinking men are
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-05

constantly looking to new eXpedients
with which to annihilate their foes
afloat. Referring to this problem the
writer makes the following conclu-
sions:
Our costly cruisers and battle ships
are weighted down with tons of i'm
pregnable armor and carry monstrous
guns to throw supposedly armor-pierc-
ing shells at an enemy. The enemy
being equally well prepared, it is more
a matter of chance than anything else
which is victorious. 1t is the old ques-
ton over again Of what will happen if
an Irresistible force meets an immov-
able body One day we are informed
that our Harveyized and nickel steel
plates prove invulnerable to shots:
another time we learn that some new
proJectile has pierced the best of them.
The common sense of the matter is.
that practical limits have been reached
in both directions, and thinking men
are looking to new eXpedients with
which to annihilate their foes afloat
With the marine automobile torpedo
1t is proposed to accomplish this pur-
pose, and 1t has proved its ability to
do so; quantity or quality of armor
opposes no serious resistance to it;
ourying the magazine engine and
other vital elements of fighting power
below the water line, surrounded by
Goals and other material intended to
defend them. effects nothing. but
rather insures their more speedy de-
struction, for it is there that the tor
pedo is aimed to strike with as much
accuracy and precision as at target
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-05

course with remarkable fidelity. It's
motive power consists of a series of
discharges of gases arising from chem
reals arranged in pockets along It's
sides, which causes it to revolve
through the water like screw
through its nut. It's explosion de-
ponds upon the conclusion of its tor
ward end against some hard, firm OBJ
ject
The following description and com
ments upon the Whitehead torpedo are
given by the writer:
"The Whitehead-an English con-
trivance-is Of the fish variety, in
closed in a steel shell containing ele-
ments of locomotion, consisting of a
compressed air motor driving tandem
screws at it's rear end. Although ex-
Secretary of the Navy Tracy has said
in his report that it had been success
fully domesticated, it is doubtful from
mechanical point of view If 1t Is the
most desirable, for it's working neces-
states a powerful air COMPRISING
plant, 1000 pounds to the square inch
being demanded, trained force OF
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-05

mechanics, rather than common sea-
men, and constant care to keep its
steel shell and interior free from cor
rosion-a difficult task around salt
water-and the maintenance of a per-
feet balance, as any deviation from the
perpendicular as regards its center
line shows corresponding change in
its course, fatal to the effect desired"
The Howell torpedo, which is most
extensively used by the United States
navy, was the original conception OF
Commodore J. A. Howell, U. S. N.
1t is described as possessing all the
good qualities of the Whitehead and
many peculiar to itself, being the out
growth of extensive and expensive ex-
pertinent and embodying the con-
densed thought of some of the best
American mechanics and engineers 1t
is bronze cylinder with conical ends,
about IA inches in diameter and Ii
feet long, weighing about 500 pounds,
including a charge of 100 pounds of
gun cotton garfield in the forward end
1t is propelled by a very delicate and
ingenious mechanism operating a fly
wheel weighing $50 pounds.
This fly wheel is set revolving at a
speed of 10000 revolutions minute
just before being fired from the tube
i'll a vessel, and is capable of running
at least Que and one-half hours after
leaving the tube. The energy de-
veloped by the wheel turns pair of
screw propellers at the rear end OF the
torpedo, and by very ingenious de-
vice these screws are made to main
tain uniform rate of speed as long
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-05
CUBAN ARMY EULOGIIED.
Member Of SPANS Cortes Expresses
Hope in Blanco.

Hope in Blanco.
Madrid, April 2T.-In the senate
Marshal Count Chaste eulogized the
army IN Cuba. He said that he hoped
Blanco would fulfill his promise to
come through the conflict dead or vic
tortous. Puigcerver minister OF
finance, said that the government
has great confidence in the army and
navy. In congress dover house of
cortes) a deputy then raised the ques
ton of the rise of exchange Puigver-
Ger in reply said that the government
would do its utmost to prevent a
further rise, adding: THE fall III
Spanish bonds is due to exaggerated
fears based upon the conflict with
America. The payment of coupons is
assured, and even admitting that
Spain has to traverse further difficult
ties. the country will recover easily. "
Blanco cables that the situation is I'M
changed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-05
ADIOS!.

Land of garlic and tortillas,
Land of Xebecs and mantillas,
Land of mules and struggled bitters,
Land of raisins and of fritters,
Land of Pedro and of Sancho,
Land of Weyler and Blanche,
Land of bullfghts and pesetas,
Land of dusky senoritas,
Land of manners stiff and naughty,
Land OF Isabella naughty.
Land of Boabdil and Hamil,
Don't YOU hear your Uncle Saml?
"Gitt"
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-05

as the torpedo is in motion. By the
action of an equally ingenious device
the torpedo is kept on it's course with
out any deviation from the depth in
the water, which has been determined
upon at the time of firing.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-05
CAR DENIES SPANS APPEAL

London, May 1t is reported from
Berlin that the queen regent of Spain
appealed to the car for assistance
The car replied that he does not con-
slider it time yet for Russian interior
ence. but at the proper time will do
whatever is possible.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-05

The governor OF Jamaica has sent
a message to the legislative council
Of that island urging an increase In
he local defense forces.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-01-28
THE WINTER LOAD LINE.
liverpool Shinown~rs' Association Opposed
tn ANY Change,

The last issue of the New York Mari
time r. gistzr contains the following
article in reference to the North At
artic loaSi line. a matter which h1 S
been attracting cousidera bic attention
in shipping circles in both the United
States and Europe:
There is some cause for congra tula-
ton that the London Board of Trade
nave sGniiied their intention of recon
slderins the whole question OF the North
Atlantic winter load line. This certain
~ is point gained. but it is not in
Itself sufficient to Justify the Indulgence
OF any ssanSuine expectations that the
load Line viii he holIShed.>aS is so much
desired by the commercial bodies of
this country. This action of the board
was no doubt greatly influenced by the
resolution of Lloyd's that this regula-
ton should be continued, but that it
should be made to include all points
north OF Cape Hatteras. Directly fol-
lowing this comes the. resolution passed
by the Liverpool. Shipowners' Associa-
ton. which, according to the Shipping
World, expresses the opinion that the
present regulation should not De ahol-
-ished ~ This wou1d iIfIicate that the
association is satisfied with the present
ruie and does not desire that it should
be modified. These two strongly intiu-
SilNai bodies are apparently not in en-
tire accord in their views on this ques-
zion. Whether their influence will be
sufficient to direct the course of the
Beard Of Trade remains to be seen
The Maritime Register is entirely in
sympathy With the movement to abol-
Ssh wholly the winter load line, and
would counsel that the activity so ably
displayed in the past with this end in
View should be continued most energet-
I"a!ly TO the end. This is no time to
indulge in predictions or consratula-
tons of any sort. The element of I'M
certainty as to the possible action of
The Board of Trade in this matter still
exists. 1t IS evident that the efforts to
have the discrimination against the
ports affected by this regulation ahol-
iShed should. be continued with una
batting EiCor if success is to be ulti-
matcly Sained.''
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-01-28
CITY NEWsIN BRIEF.
Mr.. NJ. Meyhr IS confined to his h,

Mr.. NJ. Meyhr Is confined to his home
with illness.
Miss Annie saHey is visiting friends
in Richmond
Mr.. J: II. Schluter is confined to his
home. III Thirtieth. street. East EN-!
on account of sickness.
MT. Geo ID. Roper president of the
Eclipse Gas Store Co., of Rockford. III,
was in tbs city Yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John s.. Smith, of Phil
adelphia, are the guests of Mrs. G. T.
R!ddick, ON Twenty-Seventh street.
A nlarrag e license was issued yester-
Gay to William Thomas Hundley and
Belle Hundley tc3lored), both of this,
city.
Misses Nan and gClemence Cooke will
entertain at the Powhatan tonight in
honor of their guest, Miss Ballinger, of
Washington, .. c.
Mr.. J. d. Collins.of Philadelphia, rep
res nting the United Gas & Improve
tnsnt Company, was at the gas works
of the Newport News Gas Company
yes leriay.
REV. Thomas ]: NtacIlay- conducts d
the funeral services over the remains OF
Mr.. f. F. tHackettlyesteid afternoon
at ) O'Clock. The fnterment was mad
in Green.awn.
Mr.. August Borden, who lives in the
county not far from the corporal ton
line. was thrown by his horse while rid
ing home Wednesday afternoon and sus-
tanned painful injuries.
Mr.. c. c. Kent, general secretary of
the Y. NJ. c. a., will deliver an address
before the cadets of the Newport News
Military Academy tonight on the sub
ect The Magic of Kindness
Mrs. A. c. Mley, of Norfolk. district
president of the Womans Christian
Temperance Union, will attend THE
meeting of the East End "Y'' at the
residence OF Ml's.SE. I. Ivy this after
noon.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-01-28
MISS RIVEs UN'NERvED.

NEW YORK. Jan 27.-Haqlie Err
mimic Rives. the young Southern au-
thoress. and cousin of Princess Ire
betzskol, formerly Mrs. Amelia Rives
Chanler, is at present at the Santa
rum in Brooklyn. Unnerved by hostile
criticism of her recent work. Smoking
FLAX and overtaxed by the effort to
get out another volume dealing with
Southern problems, she was removed
from the Waldorf yesterday and taken
to a sanitarium for treatment and rest
Her doctor hopes that Miss Rives will
be convalescent within a week or two
but thinks she needs a longer rest. In
Smoking Flax Miss Rives defended
lynching in the South
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-01-28

This following deeds We're recorded in
tn, clerks office yesterday:
C. A. DeSper to y. Chrysson; c2nsid-
era LlG n. S1aJ
Ola l5omiuion Land Company to S. y.
ana J. B.. II offral,: consideration. 81 $50.
J. Taylor Eliyson Ct ais, trustees, 70
81. aul Lee: release iced
ID. s. jones ct ux to J. NJ. K. Davis;
cons .@esatiun, $4,000.
Gid' Dominion Land COMPANY to F..
w. Earw&ol; constellation, $1,000.
E. W. HarwEod ct Tx to VI. NJ. Pat
ton: consideration $i,t50.
He.cy j BricklSy ct TX to c. L. Arm
istv ad: cons .derati0n. $500
]. E. White ct TX III Mrs. M. Smith;
Consideration. SLIGO. &c
william by to Walter CLARK; consid-
ere tiun, $3.50.
s. W. eiidGings ct Tx to r. j. Powell;
consideration. S1G0.
Old Dominion I ana Company 10 ]. NJ.
Griffin; consideration, $15c.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-01-28
THE MA, uERKEr RAPE CASE.
Accused Sent on the Grand Jury by JUS
lice Brown.

lice ErSLsn.
Chas. Macherrey was sent on to the
grand Jury by Justice Brown yester-
day afternoon to answer the charge of
rape. alleged to have been committed
upon Alma Gerlah. He was allowed
bail in the sum of $500. Mr.. Peter
Hoffman becoming his bondsman.
The complainant, who is q German
girl OF 10 years, told her story on the
stand yesterday morning. She declared
that her chastity had never been vio-
lated except by Maoherrey, and that
she had not been guilty of immoral
conduct since the alleged criminal as
sAult was committed. AN attempt was
made by counsel for the accused to inn
peach the girls character, but the eff
fort was not successful. John Lester.
one of the witnesses in the case, who,
it WAS reported, had made damaging
statements as to the girl, denied on the
stand that he had said anything of the
kind.
Justice Brown intimated that he con-
sidered the case against Macherrey a
very weak one, but said he felt it his
duty to hold the accused for the grand
Jury. .Macherrcy was represented by
Attorney Julius I. Saunders.
The other cases disposed OF follow:
Charles Johnson (colored, petty lar
ceny: sentenced to serve six months in
Jail
William Brown (coloreGO, Petty ar
ceRy; s'.ntenced to serve six months in
iail
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-01-28
BALLoT1NG FOR SENATOR.

NASHVILLE. TENN. Jan. 27.-The
legislative joint convention met today
and took another ballot for United
States Senator. The Republican mem
Ders cast their vote for f. j. Sanford
OF Knoxville. The Democratic vote was
scattered as at the previous sessions
There being no election the conven-
ton adjourned until tomorrow
The Democratic senatorial caucus
met tonight and again failed to make
nomination for United States Senator
Twelve ballots were taken, the last
standing: tMcMillin, 49, Taylor, 49,
Turley, &c.
The only change during the evening
was one vote from farley to Taylor
The indications for breaking the dead
lock and making a nomination are less
favorable tonight than at any time
since the barloting began.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-01-28
PRESIDENT DOLE.
His Visit 10 Washington characterized
by DSmocsntic Simplicity.
T2v Te1acrpp


by D@mocTntic Simplicity.
Qy Telegnph.)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2G.-The Demo-
cratic simplicity of tie entry of PreSi-
dent Dole. Of Hawaii, into Washington
has continued in his quiet life at the
hotel and in the simple but hearty god
VII in which Invitations of various
sorts have been tend=ged him ami hav.
been accepted. After spending nearly
all dcy at his correspondence: he went
this evening to the theatre. The entire
party occupied, boxes at the Lafayette
Squa,= TO witness Eoyt's Stranger in
New York" Tomorrow Colonel Sumner
comma rdant at Fort Meyer, has ar
:.unSG2, a special cossack drill in the rid
ing hall. For Saturday ..evs ming he has
accepted ar invitation to the anr0al
dinner of th,s, Grfdiron Club. The two
most important Visitors OF the day at
the presidents Apartments We're Repre-
sentative Hit and Senator Cushnan K
Davis, lhairmeuS respectively OF the
House andS; nate foreign relations COM
n1ittee At their request President Dole
talked freely If the material and polit-
zeal conditions in the island
In an iEts rvIew with an Associated
Press reporter today President Dole
saidi: II prefer not to discuss the ques-
ton OF annexation. as that would be
sminently innpEropriate at this time,
during the prdesicy of the question. IN
~ 4 Sha!i ZSNiti Oh lH7t fFeSIent
during my stay here and OF course shall
givs1 him such Information as he may
cesirs respecting pending our stions be-
tweeE the two countries. 1 expect to
stay in Washington until the end of
next week. when our trip hom= ward
viii begin. We shall go from here d.
rect to San Fra ncisco. taking the steam
er there f1r Honolulu. Certainly I
should like to sea the anns Ration, treaty
ratiti. d by the Senate before We leave,
but wewfll not wait if SUI h is not the.
case" ------
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-01-28
Miss M:llward Going to c.inaI

Miss Katie MiHWard who spent the
past week in the city as the guest of
Der friend. Miss Florrle Poindexter, and
&stus@ed to her home in S ranton on
Tuesday. will leave in a few days for
China, where she will be enga ged in
missionary wark for the Methodist
church.
Miss Millward has been to China on
a previous occasion, remaining eighteen
months. On her second visit she ex-
poets to remain several years. Her ia
Their. DR.. Joseph Milward, is now en-
gagged in the same work inthe Celestial
Empire
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-01-28

Already preparations are making for
the annual convention of the Virginia
STATE Firem&n's Association which will
be held in this city during the first
week of next September.
The Beard eff Fire Commissioners has
requested a number of prominent citi-
Zens in the city to serve as members of
an executive committee. which will have
in charge the entertainment of the fire
men from a distance.
A letter received from Philadelphia
recently stated that a fire brigade from
the city of .Brctherly Love-" with one
hundred men strong would attend the
convention and participate in the drills
Firemen representing other cities are
expected to be in attendance
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-01-28
JUSTICE SEaIMEs WINS.
He Defeats Mr.. Il. x. Trar!Sco-d in a Live
Pigeon Shoot.

Another shoot was held at Point
Breeze yesterday afternoon under the
auspices of the Newport News Gun and
Fishing Club.
The shoot was a success, notwth-
Standing the fact that the event be-
tween Sergeant e. w. Milstead Messrs
S. S. Archibald and c. c. Smith did not
occur. owing to the absence from the
city of Mr.. Archibald
The match between Justice Semmes
and Mr. Robert X. frankfort took
place. This was a shoot at twenty-five
pigeons and resulted in victory for
Justice Semmes. the score being:
Semmes. %: Frankford, is.
Mr.. Frankford is still unSatisfied With
the result. and has challenged Justice
Semmes for another shoot next Thurs
day afternoon.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-01-28
JACK MAGEE FINED.
Convicted of Selling Liquor on Sunday, But
Tai Q an Appeal

jack Magee, who conducts a saloon OH
washington avenue, was before Justice
brown in the Police Court yesterda y
on warrant charging him with selling
liquor on Sunday. Hon. Thomas Tenn
PIE Powell appeared as counsel for the
defendant
After hearing the testimony Justice
Brown rendered a verdict of guilty and
a fine of S25 and costs against
'Magee. An appeal to the Corporation
Court was taken.
The case against Mamie Rodgers. who
is charged with selling liquor on Sunday
anu without "a license. was not taken
up.
1t will be remembered that the above
mentioned PARTIES We're pulled several
weeks ago, together with several others,
on evidence secured by two special off,
GERS who made tour of the tenderloin
district one Sunday morning
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-01-28
The Arlington Blown Up.

The schooner Walker Armington, coal
laden and sunk in Hampton Roads, was
u Wn up Wednesday night.
The Arnington was en- route from
ms port to Providence with coal. some
iho11hs ago, and was sunk in collision
With one of the Chesapeake &. Ohin
steamships. 1t has been a menace TO
navigation ever since
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-01-28
Building Permits.

City Clerk Massie has issued the fol-
lowing building permits:
Mary Morgan Patton for two-story
frame, wood roof. Thirty-third street
between Washington and Lafayette ave
nues.
George w. Harwood for two-story
frame house. wood roof, an Forty
fourth street between Washington and
Lafayette avenues
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-01-28
CAPTAIN orBR1EN DEAD,

NEW ORLEANS. Jan. 27.-Captain
Matt OBrien, United States supervising
inspector of steam vessels ha-a, is
dead. He is one Of the few remaining
figures of the Confederate navy, having
served ON the Sumter, the Shenandoah
and Alabama. He participated in the
fight off Cherbourg, as engineer of the
Alabama. when that historic vessel was
destroyed, and was one Of the last to
leave the ship, being rescued from the
water by the English yacht Deerhound.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-01-28
Justice Jones, Son Amounted

MI w. II. Jones, son of Justice Henry
It. Jones. of Bloodfield, has been an
pointed deputy sheriff of Warwick
county to succeed Mr.. S. w. Harwood,
who was removed.
The appointment was made yesterday
ny JUDGE Baker P. Lee on the motion
OF Sheriff Young. The new officer will
have his headquarters in Bloodfeld. He
Is said to be "a young man Of sterling
nuaItit.S
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-01-28
LINDSAY ASKED TO RESIGN.

cial to the Post from Frankfort, KY,
says: after a bot d bate this morning
th5 lower House of the state legislature
a substitute resolution Offered
by Represen tatve Nelson, of Harden,
calling upon United Stats Senator WI
lam Lindsay to resign if he cannot sup
port the Chicago PLATFORM"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-01-28
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-The Presi-
lent sent the following nominations to
he Senate today: Hamilton Golve
Ew'art, of North Carolina. to be district
Judge for the western district of North
Carolina.
Prelate Barker to bei postmaster at
Mobile An
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-01-28
Spanish Gunnoat coming Here

A dispatch from Washington to the
New York Sun states that. arrange
ments are being made in Havana to
send a Spanish gunboat TO this city to
be overhauled at the shipyard
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-01-28
MitiInuf SiHnS

When you see a vacant lot without
a sign on it, don't think 1T can't be
bought. Just call on Powell Bros. e.
King. They are very apt to have il
for sale. ja26tf
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-01-28

DR.. D. S. Harmon, optlcian. Ely s ex-
amined free. 1853 Main street, over s
and 10 cent store, Norfollr. Va
de 2-tf
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-01-28

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken, weaken Or grippe.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-01-28

Is the houSekeeper who buys her coal
and wood from the Warwick Coal and
Wood Co, Twenty eighth street. ia IA tt
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-01-28

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels Never sicken. weaken of grippe.