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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-01

sent nm into the air and dropped on the
deck OF a vessel thus doing certain
kind of damage impossible BY any osneI
means and surely more effectual tnan any
straight shot, in which the chances oI
striking a vital spot are conJecIufaL Inc
nrohs hiIify i that no vessel afloat would
fail 10 he completely demolished IL one OF
these projecfiles should pierce nsr deck
and explode in her interior. TINS "ouio
easily be the reSrYft Of a welI-aimed snos,
as the missile will pass through a e-lnen
steel plate without difficulty, and the steer
deck of a vessel is rarely more TRAN naii
as thick The shells can be fired from -FOUR
10 six miles and dropped with great ac-
curacy into an area smaller than that COW
cred BY the deck of ship. and each pro-
iec,.ie is charged with about 100 pounds OF
highly explosive powder OF fiery comoust.-
bility The steel gun. which weighs about
60 tons. is mounted. as are the S-inch ana
1o-inch guns, on either the United states
disappearing carriage or the one known as
the Burlington Crozier. The latter per-
m.ts the firing, as shown by actual test at
Sandy Hook, under unfavorable conditions
of wind and weather. of ten rounds in 10
minutes and 81 seconds. The weight OF
projectile of a Pinch steel gun Is usually
about 1900 pounds 1t can pass through q
inches of steel fired at a distance of two
miles with charge or $50 pounds or
brown prismatic powder.
Whether these mammoth guns have
been tested the public has not been told.
but should they prove success 1t will be
a great triumph for our ordnance officers,
as they differ in their estimate OF the value
OF these formidable weapons from many
OF the experts abroad.
1t IL stated that the complete fortifica-
tions at Sandy Hook will be a battery OF
two Pinch guns mounted on lifts, two
i0-inch guns mounted on disappearing car
RACES, a battery of sixteen Pinch NOR
tars, three dynamite guns. battery Of
small rapid fire guns for the protection Of
the torpedo system, and additional bat
teries OF 10 and Finch guns are contem-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-01

The dispatch IN The Times from Mari
oft, It's Washington correspondent. quot
ng the senate report advocating revival
81 the grade al Lieutenant gcHesss. saying
that Ger. Miles bad participated In m1Ts
haTd-foughs battles than ANY general off,
Ger Of the army. might - supplemented
by The further remark that he has par
sicirstsd In and led usera dssrerss. bAtile
eharges than any soldier shss ever rose
80 the command % the nsticn's army, In
fact. his career ia some respects - with
cut parallel IN military astoTy, The
fvssra proves be Mas a born sold x. for
BE Was ssove clerk as = years af egs
and major gsss1ss} at ~ aHsi As tAe
report says, be catered ,ae army xithou,
ssy training Having rTomsssa him a
commission without. s3e5nw hsu. the gov
ssncf cf his state NJ ASA cfasssetfs--cNxs-
esassvsi BE sss zoo xesaas Fsr the ~eSr~au-
sho sesafssanit - company, ssis be gave
ssm hetsfcaanfs commission. ard tier.
hsssashf Gen. Howard ~ rake A ,s,srs
Tor young man oa his ssaa
- TAR Oaks tst~ses his arss hattie,
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ing fhe Second corps. we see Miles, this
prince of fighters" on foot and hatlsss.
his horse being killed under him, c3m-
handing. beseeching. begging hts men 10
fo!lc* hiFa. II Is the crisis OF the corTss.
Some OF his men. satiated with the awful
slaughter 81 the past thirty days. refused
to 90 farther. Finally his old regiment.
the Consolidated and Fffty-Third 81 New
York, and a handful Of others respond and
follow him. They reach the railroad cut
Ia time Ia stop Hsath's famous charge.
The corps il saved. and the noble Hancock
credits Miles with *.
Five Forks ccnes~ne goes where sheF~
dan, with hat OF and carrying the cclcrs
which he has just taken from a dead col
or sergeant Is riding back and forth, as
Porter says THE very incarnation OF
war And here again Niles wins praise
from all mis- commanders,
Then Sutherland ssstson-the last grand
stand the Confeder4tss made before
Petersburg fell The ar5ng 81 so heavy
that Grant asked Meade who IL over there
agatiug so2" Answer Il. Is Miles u
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equipped with serviceabia guns for the
protection of The threatened ports.
But there has been a series of defensive
works Instituted In the lake ports and
along the line separating rs from Canada.
and the complete means OF defsyse a.
these points as well as the coast cities is
clearly exhibited IN the following state
ment:
harbette batteries. mortar batteries. tor
pedo boats.
San Francisco-Turrets. harheste bat
teries. mortar batteries. floating batteries.
torpedo boats.
Rosfon-Turrets, armored classmates
harbette batteries. mortar batteries. tor
pedo boats.
The Lake ports-Strengthensng Fort
Wayne on the Detroit river a fort on the
Sauit Ste Marie, Rouse's point OF Lake
Champlaln and forts on the St. Lawrence
river.
Hamuton Roads-TrrrAtS arrucrs,} casa
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He Is Fit to (owDapd Any Army That Has Ever
Been Organized.

10 his relief, FOR ie is having desperate
work" Reinforeements get there lust ~
time TO see Miles going over the works AZ
the head Of his men, after three despef-
ate charges These are few samples OK
the hundred battles ne engaged In, bun
these are enough for a newspaper artcis.
II ,se reader wants more read the Gross
ing and Recrossng Of the 'Po. where
Mics and Brooke proved themselves t1e
Marshal Neys OF the rear guard Read o.
Mine Run. Deep Bottom. the 18th u June.
here where the Fifth Maine heavy artiiissy
ins; efa cut OF t.oSe men; the greatest pro-
r,orsionate loss ever made IN one sinsse
charge IN the annals OF war IA FOR BIS IN
dian record read the history Of the pisins
for the past decade. We are a nation OF
hero worahlpers and most OF Qua heroes
are wcrshiped after death. but q few are
ssili living. and Nelson i. Miles Is one "
r.--I.os Angeles Times.
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mates. barbette batteries. mortar bat
ter.es, torpedo boats.
New DEMONSTRATING batteries. torpedo
boats, submarine mines and other torpe-
doeA
MISUNDERSTANDING batteries, mortar
batteries, submarine mines.
Washington-Barbette batteries, SUBJ
marine mines.
Charlestcn-Barbette batteries. mortar
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May Irwin mas been star for eEly fous
years. and she in reputed TO be worn -
tween s3xa0a ard $z5a.osf ALREADY Iness
Is art even In the singing Of negro sohts
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fCopyysxht. ~,

He subject OF the coast dsfsrses
IN OF The United states IL eaa
tU Jl which rot cniy anlnates the
NJ movements o. the war depart
fnsus Under the special ssrsr-
Vision Of Brig. Gen Daniel w.
FA&1ef, chief Of orsinanes. bu, IL In also
OF personal interest 20 msilsoas VI people
whose property and lives are In possible
prospective danger Of lose or anu!hilxtson
from the guns Of the enemy. II Ii already
. prevetent belief that our watering places
and seaside resorts viii be deserted dastag
the coming summer. ard along the Maine
an1 Massachusetts, coast eossAgers have
begun removing the furnishings Of their
residences beyond the range OF any can
non that may be able to throw shot and
shell seven miles.
II viii be = surprise 20 sse general pub
The times., 1898-11-26
FUNDS ARE WANTING.
tnacastiR Railroad Does Not Yield
Enough to Meet Expenses

The revival of the suit of Elizabeth X.
Riley against the Anacostia and Potomac
Railroad Company has resulted in prompt
action in reference to the sale of the road.
On the petition of the trustees, Charles
c. Glover and Charles 4. James Justice
Cox issued an order permitting the sale
of the property. with rights and fran
chises, and upon II. similar petition by
the receivers. HenrylAE EGtiswold and Ben
jamin S. Minor, he allowed the issuing of
certificates of indebtedness to the amount
of sl,oo0 which certificates the court stip-
ulates shall have a priority claim over all
other indebtedness.
The statement of th. receivers is to the
effect that. including the receipts of re-
maiHder of the week they will still be
between s2I5 and 500 short of the amount
necessary to meet the current expenses
for operating the roads isince the lst of
November. IL is alleged that the re-
ceipts averaged not more than S67 81 daily
while the eXpendit ufsas. amount to ssl. and
that the daily loss for. the. month of Oc-
tober. averaged 1895 and during the pres
ent month Sli
The trustees also state that the road
IS in default in payment of interest on
the first mortgage bonds.
The times., 1898-11-26

Capt. III. Narcotic, u. S. A, retired. and
Mrs. Narcotic left yesterday for Winter
journey to ST Augustine. Fla.
The times., 1898-11-26

The case of David r. Mckee against
Orren G. Staples for $4,000 damages for
breach of contract came up for hearing
before Justice Cole yesterday on the de-
murrer of the defendant to the first count
of the declaration of the plaintiff, which
alleged the indefinite extension of his
promissory note as part of the contract.
Argument on the matter was heard 4
week ago, and yesterday Justice Cole an
nounced his decision, overruling the de-
murrer.
The suit is the outsrowth of a business
transaction between Staples and Mckee
relative to the purchase of 100 shares of
Mersanthaler Linotype stock by the lat
ter in April. 1897, from the former, for
ST., ,2O0
The times., 1898-11-26

The members of the Nellie Custis So
ciety Children of the American Revolu-
tion, gave their first entertainment of
the season at Confederate Veterans Hail
last night from to l..
The pretty program opened with a
march, led by Miss Virginia Powell Good
win, president of the society, who wore
the ivory brocade wedding gown of her
great grandmother. together with pearl
necklace, in old-fashioned medaliions that
has been in her family for many genera
tions With Miss Goodwin was the vice
president of the society, Miss Mary Ham,
iltOn Pike.
About forty children participated in the
minuet, which was danced in three sets,
the participants being attired in the cos
TUNES of colonial danes and cavaliers.
Among those who looked on at the
dances We're Lieut. and Mrs. Kettrell
Mrs Z. ii. Goodwin, Mrs. II. c. Mexican,
Major and Mrs. Homer Blackmon, Miss
Lawson Davis, Miss Beatrice Goodwin
Mrs Whiting. Miss Reese. Mr.. and Mrs.
John Randolph. DR.. Hackney, DR.. Belt,
Mr.. Belt, and Mr. Chew.
The times., 1898-11-26
Tbe Demurrer OyerruIed.

Nine. Albertine, who is now abroad, wi
spend the Winter in Dresden.
The times., 1898-11-26
Jury Trial Denied.

in the matter of the proceedings of
oren c. Staples against the Chesapeake
and Potomac Telephone Company, in
which the former asked for a writ OF
mandamus against the latter. 10 compel
IL to comply with the terms of the act
of Congress of June 30 last, Justice Cole
denied the motion of the plaintiff. asking
that the cause be brought TO trial before
jury.
The times., 1898-11-26

Potomac Womans Relief Corps had one
of its popular entertainments recently at
Grand Army Hall, which was largely at
tended and thoroughly enjoyed. An un-
usually fine program of music and dane
ing was enjoyed and during the evening
the handsome quilt which was made by
the ladies of the corps was drawn by
Mrs. Harris. The quilt. which is large
and pieced of many-colored silks. was
patriotic in character, the national spirit
being worked out in stars, shields and
flags. Mr.. ID. Hayward recited the Star
Spangled Banner and the entertainment
was in charge of Mrs. Alice Burgess,
president of the corps, and committee of
which Mrs. Hempler was chairman.
The times., 1898-11-26

in white silk The ushers Were Messrs. j.
Magruder. T Burke. II. Dobbs and j.
Harding. Mr. and Mrs. Gaines are max
ing their home for the present at No. 5li
Eighth Street southeast. where they will
be pleased to see their friends after No
vember 2S
The times., 1898-11-26

On Thanksgiving evening at the Pep
pies Tabernacle. Miss Bertha Cook
daughter of Mrs. Mary A. Cook, and Mr.
Lloyd Gaines, of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road, We're married by Rev. ". L. Bruen
IN the presence of a number of friends.
The bride wore white organdie over white
silk and carried a bride rose bouquet. She
was attended by a flower bearer. her
cousin, Miss Ada Reese, who was attired
The times., 1898-11-26

Mrs. Dante formerly Miss Mabel
Hemenway, who has resided In Wilkes
barre. Pa, since her marriage. is in the
city for a>short visit to her aunt. Mrs.
Alex. NJ. Kenaday, No. 2006 C Street.
The times., 1898-11-26

The Legion of Loyal Women will hold a
reception this evening at the Ebbitt House
from 7:30 to . o'clock, in compliment to
those who so ably and generously assist
ed them in their work during the past
five months All special friends of the
organization are cordially invited to at
tend. The reception will be followed by
banquet. at which the guests will be the
members of the organization and special
ly invited guests. The Invitations are
dainty affairs of white satin, with the Le-
sion badge and appropriate verse etched
upon it in blue
The times., 1898-11-26
One short Pun clear, N. Head

Does your head ache? Have you pains
over your eyes? Is there H constant drop
ping in the throat? Is the breath of
fensive? These are certain symptoms of
Catarrh. DIR. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder
will cure most stubborn cases in mar
velously short time. IL you've had Ca
tarrh a week it's a sure cure If it's of
fifty years standing it's just as effective.
Sold by F. S. Williams. Ninth and +
Streets; Edmonds & Williams. Third
Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.-52.
The times., 1898-11-26

Thanksgiving was celebrated by the
guests of the Kenmore with dance.
which was enjoyed by nearly two hundred
people. The Stars and Stripes and chrys-
anthemums. with foliage plants, formed
the decorations of the corridors and ball
room. The evening closed with the Vir-
ginia Reel
The times., 1898-11-26
75c Mems Umbrellas, Yc.
Our New Credit Way.

Steel rods. paragon frames
and fast color umbrellas. luc
Cash or Nv
Mems bone collar buttons, one IN.
piece. Three dozen fori W
The times., 1898-11-26

Mrs. Mida c. Peabody. of 1908 X Street
northwest, entertained a large number OF
Washington friends On Wednesday evdu-
ing last. The occasion was the. first, OF
a series of receptions which she intends
to give throughout the Winter until Lent.
Whist was the amusement selected for
the evenings amusement and prizes were
distributed at the close of the games. \
unique and hospitable feature of the occa-
sion was the providing of carriages to
convey her guests to and from their
homes. This Innovation In the way of
entertaining was adopted by the hostess
from a social custom of New Hampshire.
where Mrs. Peabody spends her Summers
every year.
The times., 1898-11-26

SOC boys klondike hats in blue,
green, red and brown. The very latest
craze for boys. Values for, m
Cash or Credit ditA,s..................L LyC
The times., 1898-11-26

9nn nm Drink and Drug Inebriates
, OuU uUU stored by the Kelley Cure. Au.
IN thorized Institutes. 2l1 North Capi.
-, ST., Washington, d. c., and Greensboro, n. O.
4iMfite con6dentially. ie7-u
Tombstone epitaph., 1898-03-20
The Coast Dcfcnces,

One-hslf the nun b-r of improved cannon, mortars and supplements will te located and placed in suitable position ere the expiration of 1898. The Artillery Board is constantly making practical surveys, SO far as theee relate to the army, and the cs- tablishmsnt of adequate military pro tec;ion of our sea hoard Is receiving strong enforcement from greater physical calamity, aud that is tine uso of Ho.te ttsr's Stomach Bitter-, which ny restoring the tene of the nerves and stomach, ,'nvigoraues the entire system. It also prevents mnlarisl, kidney and rheumatic ailments, sr d cures bilious
 ness and constipation. Thoss wh" have heen cured by it speak in no un- certain terms as to its effectiveness.
Tombstone epitaph., 1898-03-20
DEMAND FOR COPPER.
It Causes Great Interest in
 New Discoveries.

During the past year the production of copper hes attracted as much atten- ton ss that of gold. The dema Id for copper is steadily increasing, and fl om the present outlook it is evident that it will continue to increase for some years, while the production is limited and new discoveries have not kept pace with the increase in the demand. Prices have not advanced materially, though it is not improbable that there will be e sharp rise in the near future. At present e good copper mine is more desirable than a gold er silver prop srty.
 One trouble in the way of gettirg g copper properties is the uncertainty o' these deposits. They are frequently shallow surface eaturations of thermal waters. and experienced mining men are shy of pinning their faith to the alleged discoveries of rich copper de- posits, preferring to await the results of development. At the same time there is always the chance that thesr saturations may extend to great depths, inpregr sting all th- material affected by the overflow and filling the crevices in the rock with 6 rich concentration. and tn. rsfore there is always 6 peculiar fascination to 8 mining man in new copper discover les. When a true fssure vein of cop per is found it at once attracts att. IT, ten, even though the vein Is email, as the ore is generally eAuced with ease, and the market is alwsys assured aod remunerotive.
 With copper 0. its present high price there is no reason why every copper prospect should not receive attention. Development is the only source of knowing what wealth tEere is in it.
Tombstone epitaph., 1898-03-20

Tuesday morning the Star printed a rumor, which was copied in the FIcsPECToE, of 8 fatal shOniing scrGp pc at Klondyke, nsar Wilcox, bat coul,I learn no Getail- beyond the !ac, ,ha: a man named Vim. Wall had -hot and killed anoth.r man nan ed Reilly Later aJvices 10 the StsI ehGws tn. fracas occurr,d Sunday, at Moore raloon. Wali qnsrrel'' d with a gambler oyer game and began shon.. ing. Before he could he disarmed by Moore, he hai shot ionr men, killing one of them, Wn. R lily. MT. Moore stage driver. The gambler whom lie was trying to kiil was wounded in the knee, while Henry Nichols was sh1f in the leg. ani anrther 3erson who WAS standing oUrsiie receIv.d A light flesh wound in tb" hack Wall also tried to shoot Mart Moore when the latter at mp'ei co dIsarm him, but was overpo~ered and p!arci under guard, pending tha arrival oi an officer from So omonvillp.
Tombstone epitaph., 1898-03-20
CATTLE MOVEMENTS.
Sales and Contracts For Co
 chise Cattle.

The following Interesting Cecnise county cattle rews is culled from the Range News:
 The San Simon cattle company has 90 cars ordered for April 25th.
 We understand tbat early last week J. U. Vaughan < Sons solJ 100 cows at $19 per head and 100 old cews a, SIG.
 Mir D. A. Adams yesterday con- ,racted his cattle to Messrs. Boian and Esan. the Kansas City buyers, al $20 Ter head.
 On "Wednesday live stock broker F. R. Hooker purchased the Duncan & Speed herd ranging in this valley, tbe price being SIS around.
 Mir. Fred Ru;b, n,w enc of the lea.ing s,ockmen O! San Simon val ley. on Saturday contracted to Porter and shaefer for April end May Geliv- cry geo head of steers at the very satisfactory figures, $l9 io, ones, $2l for twos sud $2l for ;hrees and up, July ages.
 Broker E. E. MacTc, who is still buying cat,lr, has laid wager that Wilcox will ship 5000 more cattle this year than lat. From prescn; indication. 1t would appear tS be a safe be-. People are talking of 5G,0OO as the probable l;mi, for 1928. Last years .hipmt mt. aggregated about 3T,3O0.
 MT. D. W. Wiclersham of Bowie and neIghbors recently sold ;o J. T. Elder Of K4nsas City, Mo, about eco head Of steers at TlS for yeail!rGs and propo:tionate prices for twcs srd threcs. Among tie parties joining MT. Wickcrshan in the sale are Han cock and Whitehead, Chris Grauer, J.s. Ar along eLd Mrs. Chatham.
Tombstone epitaph., 1898-03-20

The Prescott Courier don't like the disposition of Bro. Bird Of the Nogales Oasis to make faces at Hss:syamper-, and says: "Had it not been for Hasssyamp.rs, Arizona would s'ill be an easis on the great American desert of the old school maps, and the Oasis man wenld be struggling for 8 pre- csrisus livelihood in the gold bug centers instead of waxing fat and 'sassy' running newspaper in Ari- z9p.."
Tombstone epitaph., 1898-03-20

The following was written by q woman, and 1, Is evident that her opinien Of the "lorh Cf creation" is not over exalted: "Man Is a two legged animal that chews tobacco and wolks on the fcrked erd. Mans life is full of dissppointments, growls and cob pipes. He goes forth like lion in tbe morning and leaveih the wood fer wife 70 chop, and in the evening sneaketh hsms with his part' ripped and raises cain about hard tines. He has the grippe on read working days and walks twenty miles to circus. He will chase a jsckrsb it four miles through the sage brush and then bor- TOW 2 horse to ride half mile to the postofice."
Tombstone epitaph., 1898-03-20

A Denver exchange says; "Cows arc expensive just now, and promise to be worth much more money later on. I: is pretty common COW that will not bring so on the western range just now. Anything that stands on four legs. take ',in as they come, at $50, is the way buyers get the prices on she stuff. Cows a.e too valuable for beef any more. and it looks like the people wor!I te oon:pell d 10 eat steers"
Tombstone epitaph., 1898-03-20

-arg the German national hymn with all it's variation, tho father expressed himself more than ssti fled.
 It is said t1e building oi the Nacc- ssri branch Of the A. & $. F.. Ia receiv- ing the earnest consideration Of its promoters, and the time not far dis ,ant when some d, iinite steps will be taken.
 B. Y. Graham & Co. deal in the finest Of furniture and house furnish ing goods, bedroom sets. beds:eats. "lding heda, b"d lounges, chairs, stoves, grani'eware, ear9eting and rnga. Everything in the house fur
 niships line. If
 The LHnlo Tailor has moved 90 ''hae. Overlock's fine new store oD
 Main street, opposite Angius' hotel, vhere he now carries on the larges,
 merchant tailoring business in Bisbee. Samiles and measure form will be s"rt on application. Suite, $20 up i; psutT, 8. Cleaning and repairing lone hy new prncess, Call snd exam inc his eiegan: spring and summer goods. The lste.tl If The day of miracles is again wit us. "Whistling Dick" than whom no e is better known in this county appeared on Main street last evening seated on a shining new hack and manipulating the ribbons that held two fiery gray horses in check. This in itself would have caused ns par ticular astoai.hment; but Whisiling Dick, the old Whi ting Dick, the Nhistling Dick we have always known, ha vanished, and here before rs appeared brand-new Whistling Dick, array d in new silk hs', & new suit If clothes, a long fur great coat, and-Lb, well, whats the use of going any farther? You can imagine how our new Whisiling Dick looked. Sui fee It to cay in conclusion that our new Whistling Dick with his new cab IS here to stay, which may be of in- terest to soTno and which may be of no particular interest to othe-s. Nevertheless competition reduces ices, and our new Whistling Dick has lis weather eye open tor those who are weary of foot.