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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-10
GUNS OF OPPOSING FLEETS.
COMPARISON AS TO ORNAMENTS AND
SHOTS FIRED IN BATTLE BE-
TWEEN SCHLEY AND
CERNERA.

Guantanamo Bay. Aug. There has been so
much conjecture since the battle OF July as 10 the
American predominance OF guns over the Spanish
that Lieutenant Benjamin W. Wells flag secretary
for Commodore Schey. who directed the fire of two
hve-inch guns during the battle. has made com
parison of the gunfre Of tho United States and
Spanish vessels during the battle.
The authorizations may he explained as follows
NJ machine rapid fire: II. r. C.-Hontoria re-
volving cannon Max. Nord-Maxm Nordenfeldt
r. +. G.-Rapid fire gun.
The United States vessels on the blockading line
were the Brooklyn. the Texas the Iowa. the ore
gon. the Indiana. the Vixen and the Gloucester
The Spanish squadron consisted of the lnfanta
Maria Teresa. the Nzcaya. the Almrante Oquendo
the Cristobal Colon and the torpedo boat de-
strovers Pluton and Juror
The batteries Of those vessels were as follows:
Brooklyn-s Sim II TN. ~ g pdrs.. 1-pdrs, "
oregon 13-in. in. in. 20 pdrs. " pnrs.'
! " = .-
Iowa. IL in SIN. Sin. 90 9 pdrs.. pdrs'
Texas Pin G 9 ln IL 6-pdrs.. I-pdrs.. VI.
Glouccster-5 6 pdrs.. 2 pdrs
Vixen-t 6 pdrs.. 8 Max Nord. automatic
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-10
LARGE DREDGING CONTRIrT

Washington. Aug. ?.--The Secretary Of War has
awarded the contract for dredging tho chann"
from tho sea TO the Norfolk Navy Yard 10 the
American Dredging Company. Of Philadelphia. At
l4i2 cents a yard The appropriation for the work
amounts 10 5000 and provides for a channel -
feet deep and $50 feet wide. a width Of 30 feet 20
he obtained nrst. This work IS 20 be completed hy
December l. This Department was authorized 70
LEI the contract without advertising. ana received
an ofYcr do the work IL cents a yard. BY
advertising and extending the time FOR the compile
ton OF the work until December !. a lower hid was
obtained and 81 go saved To- the Government.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-10
THE JVDTSTRTiL CONFUSION.

Washington Aug a-Senator Kyle. Of South
Dakota called on President Mckinley to-day. and
discussed plans of the new non-partisan Industrial
Commission The President said the Commission
would he ca He'd together In the middle OF Septem-
her The personnel Of tho Commission Is pracu-
callv determined and will he announced when the
cai for The meeting Is made.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-10
SHIPMENTS or CLOTHING AND TENTS

The following shipments OF clothing were made
Yesterday by the Quartermaster's Department. In
the Army Building: Five thousand canvas trousers.
~ Major Won Schrader quartermnster at Jackson
,,,a. on canvas trousers 10 Major Martin. quar-
,rr,,e,er AT Dunn Iorng. Va: 80 common tents
and Igo hospital tents to CAPTAIN Joseph y Patten
anu -, at Montauk Point 1000 hammocks.
~ rsntajn J. NJ Baker. quartermaster ~ Newport
News. - 49,, ,,oood on tho ,ransnort
- Ing styteen Thousand combina ton tents and
So Ircno,s CONSIGNED 10 General Miles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-10
TOTAL NUMBER OF GUNS.

From the foregoing table II will he observed 'h''
the United States vessels superior In guns OF
large cahre having total Of fourteen 13-inch ana
ie-iuch against tho six ll-inch guns Of the enemy
Rrt II might he well 70 state here that tho very
heavy guns did rot get home except in the case OF
,,o sho,s 70 and - inches. which struck the
Torres, and perhaps one which struck one OF the
do.iroycrs on the other hand. the superiority OF
rapid-nre guns OF medium cabre was In favor of
the Spanish ships. they having nifty guns from y
inch rapId-nre down to and including their u
rounders while the United States vessels had bur
eighteen guns of the rapd-hre type
IMPORTANCE OF SMALL GUNS.
I'm the smaller guns the proportions were III for
inc United states and - for the Spanish ships'
o,niftinc machine guns. This superiority I'm num-
her proved an important factor In the battle for II
WIS stated hv tho Spanish officers that tho ~
roundor fire was so accurately destructive that
dircuIfv was experienced IN keeping the men at
their guns
In this connection. however tho thirty-iwo V
inch guns Of tho American vessels must he most
seriously taken into account. They easily proved
their excellence other guns by the terrioe
execution which they wrought. and which undonot-
cdly contributed in a very marked degree to the
final result.
In making this comparison It must be remem-
borod that Immediately coming out OF the har-
Dor the Spanish vessels headed 70 the westward.
bringing their full port batteries TO bear while the
United States vessels were closing in bows All
tho United States vessels handicapped in vary
ing degrees in this regard the beginning OF the
battle
The following table is believed TO he a fair esti-
mate ~ tho number OF guns engaged on each side:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-10
MASSACHUSETTS, OFFICERS OFT.

Washington. Aug 9.-Ths President has accepted
the designations OF Colonel Charles F. Woodward
Lieutenant Colonel George f. Chafin. Major George
II Taylor and Captain L. a. Goodell all OF the 9th
Massachusetts. duty In Porto Rico. They
explanation concerning the matter is given at the
War Department but press dispatches spoke OF tho
Trouble In the regiment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-10
METAL THROWN PER MINUTE

To determine this quantity. take the time al
lowed from IRE Ia fire for tho l3inch gun "a a
unit Then IN that length Of time the weight Of
metal from tho l3-inch guns would he 100 pounds.
four guns eGuang iion pounds. The time al
lowed from fire 10 fire FOR the l3nch is 500 soc
onds and for the Pinch 9o seconds. hence tho
weight ~ meta, thrown by tho 12-inch in 32o
onds IS 263 pounds. These quantities for other
calihres are found SIMILARLY giving these results:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-10
Tho fOI0VInC fahIH Is N'IIFN"H 10 y" MT tSVI-
nate ~ tho number OF guns engaged on each side:
r-Sfrr-p er,TEs SPANISH


Tho Vixen is not included for she was almost d.
rcctlv in tho line ~ fire when tho engagement be-
gan and ran outside Of tho heavier ships In order
rot ~ embarrnss them and remained near the
Rrooklyn and oregon ~ look out for torpedo at
tack She was under Are but unable 10
turn H.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-10
A MASSACHUSETTS VOLCNTEER DEAD.

Louis Rim. private OF the 9Th Massachusetts
Volunteers died in the s. r. Smith Infirmary at
New Brighton. Staten Island. yesterday. He was
one OF the sick soldiers brought from Santiago and
had been In the hospital about a week Rim was
tWenty-one years old.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-10

Total weight 320 seconds. 50 09
minute I'D
In determining this quantity for the Spanish
guns the same time allowances are used a. for
similar types Of United States guns The weights
Of projeciiles for common shell and have been
asccrtalncd near possible. The time unit -
ar seconds. being the interval from Are 10 fire Of
the United States Pinch guns:
II !nch ......... 3ii6 l. : pdrs. X. r Co.. lao
inch rapid FIRE guns FOUNDERS ........ 2 $50
IN rapid guns 10 ~ pdrs. and X F. c.. 500
IL Founders .......... Maxim Norlenfcldt %o
Pounds.
Total gh' thrown IN ........... 1877
minute I.s21
Machine omitted.
II Will be- noted that the weights thrown per
minute were as 600 .iS21 This Is approximately
as i39:ot Therefore the lire OF the United States
ships. instead Of being treble that Of the Spanish
ships. onc-third greater and this small diff
ference could not alone account for the disparity
IN results.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-10
SPANISH

Teresa . II in 10 bin 6-pirs.. II n g, ~,
Viz,ava- II in 10 IS in 6-pdrs. II. g "
oqlendoe II IN. 10 5'-in.. epdrs II r. q. ~ W.
Dion 10 u in in. 20 r. pdrs. 10 pdrs., VI
Plutor-2 - rdrs. 6-pdrs. Max. Nord. automatic.
Juror u pdrs.. rirs. Max. Nord automatic
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-02-17
Madrid OlGCialS Not Disposed to Offer
R0paratiOn.
HURRIEDLY SAY ALL IS OYER.
The Resignation of SenOr De LONE and
Recognition of His Successor They
Insist Has Ended the Incident.

The feeling in Madrid official circles is
against making reparation to the United
States for Senor De Lome's letter. The
resignation Of the offender before his re-
call was demanded and the prompt recog-
nition at Washington Of his successor ad
interim is being used in Spain as a bull
wa~k from which to resist demand for
any apology. The Administration has
not yet asked for any explanation, hoping
that Premier Sagasta may offer one, but
if one is not forthcoming De Lome's let
ter will be called to SPANS attention.
Sagasta said Yesterday that De LONE S
letter did not represent Spain's official
views and his Foreign Minister said that
he considered the incident ended. a new
phase of the case is that refusal from
Madrid to disavow De Lome's statements
may lead to our intervening in Cuba.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-02-17
eURKE'S GARDEN ITEMS.

The mail was full of valentines today.
No one was sighted.
Mr.. Adam Ritter: of Smyth, was at the
Academy today.
We understand that Mr.. James Fox,
one of our Bmke's Garden boys who is in
Alaska, has become independently rich.
Our sick list is long one; no one serl-
ously i'll at this writing, but almost all are
improving. We report the following: Mr..
Steward Boles, Mrs. Virginia Henninger,
Miss Eunice Holiday, little Nellie Boes
and Mrs. Gose ard children.
Mr.. John D. Gleever is expected home
at any time.
Mr.. NJ. L. Peery has moved into his new
residence.
Miss Mollie Rosenbaum has returned to
her native land after spending five months
in Washington, D. c. Mollie is looking
well.
A little harmless, innocent mouse dis
turbed the peace at the Academy the
otfer day Behold what a little mouse
will scare.
Mr.. Robt. Meek has been in Grayson
county and North Carolina buying cattle.
He says that he has bought l25.
Mr.. Andrew Fox's family circle has re-
Gently been increased. 1t isa girl.
Mr. Hugh Boiling is now visiting home,
folks. He has been in Illinois for year.
DR.. Greever was called to see little Leon
Meek, who we hear has scarlatina.
1t seems that one Of our B. G. CORE
spondents thinks he is not writing news
unless he is rehecting his little personal
envies, prejudices and love affairs through
the paper.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-02-17
DOAK ITE MS.

Mr.. w. P. Payne, of Welch, w. Va, is
moving his family to his farm at this
place.
Geo. Brewster, of Sinking Waters, is
very dangerously i'll with typhoid. The
Doctor thinks his recovery very doubtful.
William Payton, of Oklahoma, who has
been spending the winter with friends and
relatives near this place leaves for his
home to-day. We are very sorry to see
him 60.
The box supper given by the ladies at
Salem school house Saturday evening tol
the benefit of Mr.. Frank Dillon, who is
in very i'll health, was success as far as
am able to tell. know we all had nice
time.
Jas. Peery, of Burks Garden, was at oul
place one day last week buying furs.
G. P. Beavers went to Rocky Ridge
Sunday to see his best girl.
Gus Beavers and his best girl took din
ner with y. ]. Beavers of this place Sun
day.
S. Creed is doing some repairing on W
P. Payne's house at this place.
VIM. HARRISON and wife spent Satur
day night with uncle Jack Beavers.
NAB.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-02-17
SNUB FOR LONGSTREET.
Confederate Veterans Refuse to Honor
Him in a Toast.

st. Louis, Mo-, Feb, 13.-The
banquet by the Blue and Gray at Plant
ers Hotel last night to celebrate Lincoln's
birthday furnished a sensation. Colonel
Patrick Dyer, an eX-Union soldier and
one of the foremost attorneys Of the st.
Louis bar, arose to propose a toast to
General Longstreet.
After letter of regret from him had
been read explaining why he could not
attend the banquet Colonel Dyer remarked
that he felt proud, as an old Union soldier
to rise and propose the health of the dis
tinguished ex Confederate general and
suggested that all who had worn the blue,
as we'll as the wearers of-the gray, join him
in his tribute to General Longstreet.
The Union veterans responded as one
man, but to Colonel Dyer's utter amaze
ment not more than one-third OF the ex-
Confederates rose from their seats and en-
tered into the spirit of the toast 1t is
presumed that General Longstreet's cri-
ticism of General Lee and his politics
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-02-17
BRYAN'S PLAN FOR UNION.
He Offers a Platform for Democrats,
Populists and SiIverites.

New York, Feb. 13.-In letter to a
local paper, w. j. Bryan outlines plans
upon which Democrats, Populists and
Silver Republicans could cooperate to
secure control of the next House of Repre-
sentrtives. He says; ''If the Democrats,
Populists and Silver Republicans were
agreed upon but one question, that ques-
ton might be important enough to justify
cooperation, although the parties differed
on ali other subjects; but those who ad-
vocate the union of the principal reform
forces against the common enemy can
point not to one, but number of reforms
which are demanded with equal emphasis
by Democrats, Populists and Silver Re
publicans.
"First-They are unalterablv opposed
to gold monometallsm.
"Second-They demand the immediate
restoration of bimetallism at the present
ratio by the Independent action Of this
country.
'Third-They oppose the retirement of
the greenbacks.
"Fourth-They oppose the issue of
paper money by national banks.
"Fifth-They oppose the issue of inter-
est bearing bonds in time Of peace.
"Sixth-They favor the income tax as
a means of raising part of the revenue
necessary TO administer the Federal Gov
ernment.
"Seventh-They favor the abolition of
trusts.
"Eight-They are opposed to govern
ment by injunction.
"Ninth-They are in favor of arbitra-
ton as means of settling disputes be-
tween labor and capital"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-02-17
caused the unfriendly manifestation to
night.
Proposed Bankruptcy Bills.

Washington, D. c., Feb. 13,-The House
will, on Wednesday, enter upon the con-
sideration of the bankruptcy bill, which
the majority of the Judiciary Committee
has reported as a substitute for the Nelson
bill, passed by the Senate at the extra ses-
sion last Summer. Under the order made
the bill is to be debated on Wednesday,
Thursday and Saturday of this week and
voted upon on Monday Of next week at 4
o'clock.
The substitute, which the minority con-
tend practically is the old Torrey bill, in
Guiding both the voluntary and involun-
tary features, will be opposed by the united
Democratic and Populist factions, but if
there is no appreciable detection from the
ranks of the majority the measure will
pass. The Democrats and PopulisLs are
both favorable to the passage of a volun-
tary bankruptcy bill, but have always Wig
orously opposed the Torrey and other
bills including an involuntary feature,
claiming that its purpose is practically to
create law for the collection of debts.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-02-17
MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISES.
They Can Be Established if Spirit Of
Cooperation Prevails Among
Our Business men.

Since we have begun to write about the
necessity of having manufacturing indus
tries at Tazewell a great many Of our
readers have told US that they were I'M
pressed with the situation as We have
Iesn. There can be no question IN our
mind that there can be no continuance III
the Growth of the town or substantial IN
crease in the volume ofits business unless
stems are taken for the establishment OF
Factories of some kind. 1t isnot necessary
that they should he 2f large proportions
or of unusual character. They should be
such as could be built and run by home
capital and that would utilize the raw
material we have around US. In our Judg-
ment factories that could be used for
manufacturing the splendid lumber that
abounds in this section into furniture, pick
handles, plow handles etc, and small
WOODEN mills that would turn the wool
that is clipped from the sheep OF Tazewel
and adjoining counties into substantial
fabrics. are the kinds of enterprises that
would pay and that would add greatly to
the interests Of the town.
One of the great needs of the Southern
people is a lack Of cooperation spirit.
Nearly all the great manufacturing towns
of the East and of the West were the out
come of spirit of cooperation. If such
spirit could once be kindled in Taze-
well immediate, good results would
follow. There are a number Of substan-
tial men in the place, we mean financially
They would realize heavy profits from
their holdings if the size of the town was
doubled OF thribblel. If enterprises
should be started upon the shareholding
or cooperative plan, even though the
direct profits might not be heavy upon
the shares held by the investors, the indi-
rect profits would be large. Small facto-
ries can be established here if all the bust
ness men of the town will only take share
and interest in them.
Tazewell is about completed town If
something is not done on the lines we
suggest.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-02-17
NEWS NOTES OF INTEREST.

Within a week orders for 10000 bicycles
were received in America from London
firms. Englishmen will ride on Yankee
wheels to a greater extent this year than
ever before.
The trade balance in favor of the United
States for the calendar year 1897 was $780,
100000. This vast sum has never been
equaled in the history Of the country.
Eighty per cert of the electrical appli-
ances in use in England are of American
manufacture.
The building of the four new locks in the
Ohio River will employ 500 men and will
put into circulation S25O,OOO in wages
alone.
Flour is now being pressed into bricks
for use on the march and in camp. The
British Government is testing it for use in
the army.
Canadians are taking steps to secure
their share of the coming sugar beet indus
try.
Artifcally spotted tobacco raised in
Connecticut is said to be on the market.
Experts have no difficulty in spotting it.
Last year the exports of the United
States were 50 per cent. larger than the ex-
ports of France.
The lemon industry on the Pacific coast
is growing very rapidly. Two thousand
carloads will be shipped East during the
present season.
1t is stated that much of the so-called
vanilla extract is made from coal tar pro-
ductions and tonka beans. These artificial
productions are very much inferior to the
real article, if not positively unhealthful.
Lobsters are becoming very scarce along
the Atlantic coast, and the destruction of
this shellfsh has become so complete that
it will soon become extinct unless iegisla-
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-02-17

VIRGINIA: In the clerks Office Of the
circuit court for Tazewell County,
February l6. 1898.
Cephus Shelburne, complainant,
VS.. In chancery.
James A. Tiller, Luvena II. Tiller, NJ. I.
Deyault, trustee, and the Holston Ma
tional Building and Loan Association,
defendants.
The object of this suit is to enforce the
judgment lien of the complainant on the
real estate of the said J. \. Tiller, defend
ant, acquired by judgment obtained by
complainant against the said defendant, j.
A. Tiller, at the August, 1896, term of the
circuit court of Tazewell County, for the
sum of Sl97.5 80, with interest thereon from
the 30th day of July, 1896, until paid, and
costs of suit, and to subject the said real
estate to the payment of the same. And it
appearing from affidavit on file in said office
that NJ Devault, trustee, and The Holston
National Building and Loan Association
are non-residents Of the State Of Virginia,
it is ordered that they appear here within
fifteen days after due publication OF this
order and do what is necessary to protect
their interest in this suit, and that copies
hereof be posted as prescribed by law.
A copy. Teste II. BANE HARNAN,
Greever & Gillespie, p. q. Clerk.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-02-17
Coilege Entertainment.

The pupils Of Tazewell College are pre-
pairing for an entertainment to be given
on the 22nd day of this month. 1t will
consist of a debate, orations, recitatons,
tableaux, pantomimes and music. The
following is part Of the programme as
agreed upon;
Debate-Resolve, "That secret societies
are needful." " Affirmative, j. w. West;
negative, NJ. O. Litz. Recitation, Miss
viyien Gillespie. Grafton, P. Ii. Brooks.
Recitation, Miss May Hankins. Grafton,
Fl. D. Mcclure. DILL by the small pupils.
The programme will be interspersed with
music. tableaux and pantomimes, and, no
doubt, very interesting entertainment
will be given.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-02-17
DIPLOMATIC CORRESPONDENTS.
Spain Regrets tine De LONE Incident
and So Expresses Herself.

anu 90 6EpTSSS6S 1tl SCil'
Madrid, Feb. 15.-The note addressed
to Senor Gullin, minis OF foreign affairs,
yesterday by Minister Woodford, referr-
ing to the letter written by Senor De.
LONE was of the following character
Minister Woodford simply asked the
government whether the intentions at
tributed to Spain by the language of De
Lome's letter were true and also if the
attacks plade in the letter by the Spanish
minister at Washington upon President
Mckinley were countenanced by Spain.
The reply of the minister Of foreign
affairs was handed to Mr. Woodford to-
day. 1t declares that Spain throughout
her negotiations with the United States
has acted in perfect good faith. The gov
ernment, the answer says, never enter
tained any idea of sending such an agent
to the United States as De LONE sug-
gested, and the fact that De Lome's res
ignation was instantly accepted proves
that the government recognized It's
olTense. Inconclusion theanswer expresses
the governments regret at the import
ance which has been attached to private
document. 1t is believed that at the
meeting held yesterday the cabinet fixed
the date of dissolution Of the cortes.
Minister refused TO divulge the day, and
will not do SO until at the cessation Of tie
friction with the United States, but the
general idea is that the dissolution will
take place almost Immediately.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1898-02-17
TazsweIl College Lecture Course.

Tie teachers of Tazewell College have
determined to give their pupils course of
lectures beginning the first part of March.
They have not called upon professional
lecturers TO do the work, but have invited
number of gentlemen representing the
different professions in the town to give
talks to the school. 1t is an intere; ting
arrangement, and will be likely to prove
highly entertaining and instructive to the
pupils. Each speaker will select differ
eat subject, and will give to his hearers
the benefit Of his knowledge of the subject
treated, as derived from the study Of an
eient and modern literature. The man
apement of the college is endeavorlng to
utilize the progressive methods adopted
bv modern institutions of learning, and
this plan Of having a course Of lectures
from gentlemen of the community will
meet with the approval of the patrons
of the school The following gentlemen
will address the school in the order named;
Wm. C. Pendleton, Rev. w. c. Foster,
Dr. Mr.. Z. /. Greever, Rev. l. l.
Martin, Hon. II. NJ. Smythe, Mr.. Geo C.
Peerv. Rev. w. D. Buckner, Rev. w. W.
Ruff and Mr.. J. A. Leslie. The first talk
will be made tie 1st of the March, and
they will follow each week until the course
is concluded.