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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-16
FIFTH AND BROAD SITS.
INDIANS READY TO SURRENDER.
Old Hog Ah-Mab- Though,
Not of the Number.

WASHINGTON, October 1.-THE fol-
lowing dispatch has been received 81 the
Interior Department:
walker. Mimi, october i4.-Held coyn-
ell to-day. Several Of the Indians for
whom warrants are issued are ready 10
give themselves up Think ali will co so
by next Wednesday.
(SigneD wv. a. JONES,
Commissioner Of Indian Affairs."
COUNCIL WITH THE REDS.
ST. PAUL MINI, october ia
Walker (Aiinn) special 10 the Dispatch
says:
Indian Commissioner Jones and a num-
Der Of correspondents arranged 70 go on
the steamer Vera to-day, 20 the battle
ground off Bear Island, and 70 the hostile
camp, for council with hostiles, but tho
lake was too rough. II on Monday tho
lake is I'm better condition. the Visit VIII
be- undertaken. The Indians viii cot con-
Ter on Sunday.
OLD BOG-MAH-GE-SHbcK.
Mr. Jones wants 10 make another st-
tempt 20 persuade old Bog Mah-Ge-Shick
10 surrender. II is generally believed
here that he will not succeed. The In
dams will hold a council at the Agency.
ana commissioner JhUtn VIII law M
other general council there "Wednesday,
when number Of hostiles are EXPECTED
TO surrender
BACON EXPECTS MORE FIGHT.
General Bacon Is anxious TO tegin the
campaign Of subsection. and Is convinced
| that II will require force to restore peace.
, II is almost the universal belief here that
active campaigning will have to be re-
/ snmed before all tho Indians wanted BY
| Marshal OConnor are secured.
MILES TALKS WITH cLOUGH.
ST. PAUL, MINI, October B.--Major
| General Nelson A. Miles. COR nander-in
| chief, with his stan. arrived here to-da,
] from Omaha. During the day he sailee
! on Governor Cl0uyh, taking over vhe Tn
| dian trouble ~ I.eech Lake, the Genera
| going very thoroughly into the situation
General Miles also spent considerable
time at Fort Smelling.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-16
THE pLor AGAINST WILHELM.
More Arrests at Alexandria In Goa.
nection With IL.

ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT. october l5.-
Several additional arrests have been made
I'm connection with the plot against I'm.
peror William. who IS now on his way
10 the Holy Land. 10 be present NJ ths
conservation OF the Church OF the Saviour
at Jerusalem.
The explosive in the bombs found wa,
illuminate OF mercury.
Another box OF bombs was found ON q
table IN the residence OF the cafe-keepe,
who was arrested Thursday evening. WIKI
the box were two bottles OF wine end a
quantity OF provisions as though they
had been prepared for traveller. They
were probably intended 20 be taken by
one OF the conspirators taken into Gus
toby, who had engagf place as q
waiter in hotel AZ Jerusalem.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-16

nature that when combined with me
noise of the machinery, 1t would mahe
discovery most probable. % The toI,
nedo-boat is able to speed at sea as wen
as in smooth water, and the weight ,r, oI
the hull is reduced to minimum ne
confinement is made up of young Nso1
rous men. capable Of roughing II. V'
ECONOMY Of coal. g. The armament con
sists of one or more torpedo-guhs anu /"
small battery of l. to S-pounder RAPID
Gro guns. 60 repel boarders ana ehsaso
vessels of her own type. a. These Doats
have line manoeuyrng qualues, anu
draw as little water as pracucaDie' as
tbev must depend to some extent .5a
their safety upon their ability TO eluue
chasine torpedo-boats and destroyers ps
yunning into shallow water.
r>,s,rpI-C,r1vE INTERESTING De
VELOPMENT.
Although the torpedo-boat Is generalIy
looked upon as rather an unknown puan,
titv vet there is nothing more promiSlhs
~ instructive and interesting ueVeioP,
ynent in modern naval warfare than 'hi'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-16
THE NEW SHlP-YARD.
,povr THE BoATs TO RE
u,u.r ny THE TRIGG co.
RESIGN. CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION.
-, The Industry Means TO R'c"-
mond-nricf sketch of the p'N'''p
IN. American Navy ana
.i ship-Buiiding'

~, al the dates in American history
-. On commomorated. there IS none
'.' .n worthy Of recognition as a ma
.' w, holiday as the 22d Of December
mas on December % no mat the
' lean navy came into existence
And there i, no part OF the story ,Sl,n,o or
american nation Of more thrilling
'...-.s, than that including the events
. . compelled the establishment OF
w.. branch OF the public service nor
.,sre any part Of the nations story
whole. that so stirs the patriotic
.... Of the American people as that
.....r tells OF the deeds Of the heroes
.r.so names have been inscribed upon
... American naval registers.
r..~ since the day when Commodore
,...e Hopkins received his commission
.. chen stood by on the deck OF ms
...r,o. while John Paul Jones flung to
... hrccze the broad folds Of the hae
.... bore as a symbol the picture OF
..r.erake. coilcd 20 strike with tho
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-16

conditions she has been known to often
steam TO within speaking distance OF thd
ship she was supposed TO attack without
being discovered.
FOR THE BOATS
The dimensions for the torpedo-Doats
70 be made in Richmond are as follows:
Length on load, water-line nermap' 10
feet 1,D ~
feet s.,f.,
about 165 tons. ,....,,,,1
These boats are to be built, launched'
fitted and made complete in all respecls
bv the company, with coming levers
cabin ward-room, storerooms, hah'IleS'
staterooms. magazines, complete 'torase
and drainage apparatus wooden slIn1.
mole stepping. wedging, and all iorshgs,
- secure the rigging. All articles OF
equipment, spars, blocks, boats, furniture furniture
1ixed and portable. wire ,d m', Gfck.
p,.a.;ne leather transom cush'ohs'
sDsakine tubes. &c, including electric
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-16
TailOr-Made Suits.

We offer tomorrow excep-
tional values in Ladies' Tailor
Made Suits, Wraps, Furs, Silk
Waists, and Separate Skirts.
Exclusive novelties in Fur
Collarettes, Scarfs, Fancy Neck
Pieces, and Mufis.
Tailor-Made Suits in Hand
some Broad and Y en- G t a n
Cloths, entire suit silk lined,
made and finished by man tai
lors, at S25.
Tight-Fitting Suits, coat silk
lined, Spanish hounce skirt and
strapped seams, at So.
New Box-Coat Suits, coat
silk lined and skirt lined with
percaline, good SIS value, for
$3.50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-16
Children's Department

We put on sale tomorrow a
large line of Boys Knee Pants
at 25, 80, and Toe, that were
made to sell at double these
prices.
All Boys Suits and Over
coats go on sale this week at
half their original prices.
Boys Shirt Waist, the cele-
brated Mothers Friend
brand, in white and pretty per-
Gales, made with patent waist
bands, at soc.
Boys Yacht Caps, in navy
and pretty mixed woollen
cloths, at 25c.
Boys Golf Caps at Is and
25c,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-16
THE FRENCH CONSPlhACf'
Italian Correspondent Expelled lot
sending News Regarding H.

PARIS. October 15.-Signor Massinl
correspondent Of IL Corriere della sera'
OF Milan. has been expelled from France
for teleeraphlng to his paper that TWO
generals have been arrested and impr-
soned in the fortress OF Mont Valerien
for participation in the alleged military
conspiracy o.,ou
% the troops issued by General Iurlin-
den. Military Governor Of Paris, on DC
tober Sth declaring that It Is the dnty
OF the army 10 assure respect Tor Id"
and the decisions Of the government
THE Temps thinks this disposes OF the
ottemnt TO connect General Zurllnden
with the alleged plots. ..
According 10 the soir, the Cabinet To-
day asked eight generals whether tn 1.s
desired prosecution Of the newspapers
,lDhI,ebing stories Of the conspiracy. All
Of the generals, the soir says declined
to take the initiative.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-16

plant for lighting the vessels by ciec'fl-
H.. ana one search-light Of aoprJ;ed
pattern: all necessary appliances ~
barlling. slowing, and securing anchors'
howsers. and boats, including stem
windlass for wire cables, water "Iu 'i
tanks. except engineers oil tanks; an L
cessary eye and ring bolts, mess-ioCh-i ;,
and clothes lockers, tables ana Sea's ,O'
seamen. and supports for steering con-
mass in coming towers. seeming ana nj
ting the deck circles Of guns and torpeoo-
tubes: also galleys. pipes. &c, together
with all articles. appliances or ait'lse
ments pertaining 10 the instailltloh Oh
the armament, and its appurtenanc.s.
The contractors must furnish al lahor
and material required in the construction
! OF the vessel and fittings and for hand-
| ling the ordnance and ordnance outht put
| on board at the contractors Works.
| The government will supply the ofd-
nance and ordnance OUTFIT and stores.
All material used In the constructors
| os these vessels is to be of steel, whlch
must conform to the requlr
| specifcations for inspection Of huh ma
! terial for vessels of the United states
navy. approved by the Secretary or the
Navy. 49,. mo.
| All necessary drawings during the pro
| sress OF the work must be prepared W
| and al the expense of the contractors 4
| tracing of each working drawing mus
| he furnished TO the experimenting naVa
| constructor before the work shown Oh
| the drawing is commenced
The workmanship throughout Is 10 %
| Of the most thorough character, ana par
! ticular care is TO be taken 10 insure l@t
lines smooth surfaces. and water-ught
| ness. =, o.
The work Of construction is 10 De
all times open TO the inspection or IN
superintending naval constructor ana III
assistants. The torpedoes Will be store
enc in each torpedo tube. The torpedoe
viii he slowed in cradles under the turtle
| bacl, The contractor is TO furnish III
and install all appliances and arrange
.e,ts for handling and transporting lot
| nadoes The fixed ammuniton-r0om
10 ba ftted TO receive the small arms On
rsnid firing fixed ammunition and the 'ot
oedo war heads. - ,
The furniture OF the officers rooms
IN bs OF mahogany.
FEATITRES OF THE DESTROY fft'
The principal dimensions OF the torpeu'
heat destroyers are.
Terg,h ON normal load water-nhe'
feet 800. ,.....s.-. .'..-''' ''..'''''''
r,oarr normal load water-line. feet.''.'
oss-I, cement on trial, about, tons...'''t
Tbese boats are to be propelled at
sneed OF twenty-eight knots an hour' =,
-. ~. -a-~- ana4'IssAs "a !. VI
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-16

type OF vessel. The Spanish-American
war has unfortunately. taught nothing
whatever about the efficiency OF these
high-powered boats, and they must still
be considered. to certain extent as an
experiment. In this war the torpedo-ooat
has been conspicuous by its absence, ard
the two Spanish destroyers. Furor ahd
Pluton. at Santiago, could hardly nave
been expected TO do the Work they were
designed 10 do-viz., destroy torpedo
boats. or act az torpedo bosts-when they
were bottled up in Santiago harbor with
n large feet OF powerful warships out
side. equipped with search-lights, making
a successful night attack almost az I'm
possible as Il would be IN broad day.
light
Uses OF TORPEDO CRAFT.
The torpedo-boat.. like other types OF
vessels such as the coast-defence moni-
tor. the gunboat for police duty, the scout
type OF cruiser. etc. Is designed 20 HI
a certain place I'm naval warfare, and d
she fails 10 show up well when oraered
to lombard land fortifications or at,ach
heavier boats with her small rapid-nI'
guns. IL does not mean that the type u
failure. The success Of torpedo-oo@l
even I'm the work for which she mas Deer
designed depends not only OH ihe USE
and construction Of the vessel, Dut theS'
qualities must be multiplied py CO
| efficient OF enthusiasm OF the crew. Io'
| IL IS n fact that much oil the oodt 81
| cess or failure will be due 10 her com
nIement II may be well TO state ina
since their first appearance In crude form
| tbirtv-fve years ago, these boats nav
| gone through a rapid and surprisln.
| transformation. They have developed
from the open rowboat, with It's SPA
| tornedo to the swift, high-powered yes
/ 60; of the present day, carrying iarB'
| automobile torpedoes. me torpedo-Doa
| IS often looked upon as cowardiy orai
seeking the destruction o. lie enemy ..
, insidious means. but "all Is 'air IN wa,
| and the tornedo-bOat IS designed 10 tak
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-16

foundations are being dug and tho work
OF construction VIII be pushed forward
with all possible speed.
Early this week there will be an i'm
portant conference on the river bank be-
tween city and railroad officials with n
view TO taking the initial steps toward
the deepening OF the river channel. n mat
ter that will be OF immense advantage TO
the ship-yards In any future contracts
that may be secured. For the present
contract with the government. the depth
of the river will be quite adequate.
The three torpedo boats TO be built by
the Trigg company will be named the
Shubrick. Thornton, and Stockton, and
tho destroyers the Dale and Decatur.
All these boats will be built at the same
time. and all must be delivered TO the
government within twelve and eighteen
months Of the date OF the contract.
THE TORPEDO FLEET.
There are now built or building seven
teen torpcdo-boats and four destroyers
for the United States navy. and contracts
have just been awarded for twelve more
torpedo-boats and sixteen destroyers. OF
the seventeen torpedo-boa now built or
building. nine are OF the first class. with
a displacement varying from 100 TO 1Si
tons. and with a speed Of from "a TO 30 IL
| knots. The remaining eight torpedO-boats
! are Of the second class. their displacement
varying from a. to 10 tons and their
speed from 20 to % 1-2 knots. The -four
destroyers now building are from 235 70
; $40 tons displacement, and are all design
/ ed for 30-knot speed. The new torpedo
! boats just contracted for are Of $50 TO IN
/ tons displacement and probably rs 70 2
] ~. o.1 ln-.
ers are Of 400 TO ass tons displacement and
( 2s 10 30 kiiots designed speed.
THE NECESSARY COMPLEMENT.
The complement or number Of men re
| ouired 10 man a sea-going torpedo-boat o.
J DESTROYER varies from about one man 10
every five tons displacement to about on
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-16
nAsE-BALL SEASON OVER.
poston Again Championships vi
Wop-Th~ War Ruinous.

NEW YORK. October 1.-THE Nationai
League baseball season closed to-day
and Boston again won the pennant' Inc
majority Of the team managers nave
rothing but tales OF woe 10 tell. There
are three notable experimentation
chicago. and Cincinnati-these are away
ahead financially, but the presidents re-
snse 70 state the exact amount OF their
profits. The rest OF the clubs declare that
the war almost ruined them, ana add
that they expect next season TO be
good one for the national game
NEW YoRKs LOSS. $4,000.
one OF the heaviest losers IL Ne" noln
Neither President Freedman nor lrs",
surer McGIn will discuss the showlns
made by the gate receipts. Dat a maj ma,
who is pretty close TO both OF tnei EN-,
states that the losses VIII amount " nv
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-16
ladies' and ChiIdren's
Underwear.

Ladies 75c. Wool Ribbed
Vest and Pants, in all sizes, at
5Sc.
Ladies 25c. Wool Ribbed
Vests, all sizes, at l7c.; 3 for
soc.
Children's Gray Wool Mixed
Union Suits, worth Toe, for
SOC.
Ladies SOC. Black Ribbed
Pants at 25c.
Children's Ribbed Wrappers,
all sizes, at 12tc.
Ladies Gray and White Rib
bed Union Suits, worth Toe,
for SOC.
Large lot of Ladies Break
fast, that sold at 80 and Toe,
to close out at 25c. each.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-16

souipment. materials, Inspection draw
ings and workmanship are entaheu -
IN the case Of the torpedo-boats.
The engines are to be Of the most @p-
proved pattern and best workmanship,
They must be able 10 run nolslessiy anu
IN stand any change Of load without III
iury TO any of their parts. 1hey nus I9'
be capable OF running continuously io'
long periods under full LOAD Without Va
rintinn In speed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-16
Jackets and CapeS.

We are also displaying all
the novelties of the season IN
Jackets and Capes.
New Getaway Double Breast
ed Jackets, entirely silk lined,
in fine Beaver Cloths and Mel
tons, at So and $3.50:
Handsome Coats, silk lined,
nicely made and finished, at
$50.
Nice line Golf Capes at seas,
so, and $3.50.
Large line Plush Capes from
S3.4S to So.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-16
Tapestries and Draperies,

Of which we show the largest
line in the city, present oppor-
t,lnities that are considered
rarity at many places, but an
everyday occurrence here. At
tractive, new patterns is one of
our features, and has proved to
us it's advantages.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-16
Dress Goods Novelties.

Tailor Suits are not going to
be the only thing used, but
, dress effects will take great
} prominence for the street, so
| we have prepared for this. -,
I 5O-inch French Serges, all
I wool, soc. yard.
, 45-inch Cheyiot Serges, soc.
, yard. :,
J 5O-inch Whip-Cords, in all
| colors, 81 yard.
[ 46-inch Drap de Etc, 75c.
7 yard.
, 52-inch En- glish Novelty
b Checks, 5Sc. yard.
h 5O-inch Golf Plaids, SIC.
! yard.
. ! Plaid Velours, for waists and
Y children's wear, at SOC. yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-16
"yOT FIT TO DE A JUDGE"
Co SAYS New York bar Assoc'"'''
of Tammany Candidate.

NEW YORK, October l5.-At a meeting
Of the Bar Association tonight resoiu,
lion was adopted declaring that Java
Leventril. the Tammany candidate ior
supreme Court Justice, rs not III per-
SON 70 become a Justice Of the supreme
everett p. wheeler, Of the committee
mot renorted the resolution, read charges
on@i Mr.. Leventrill Of unprofessionaI
as aanct the offence specified having oc-
cvrrsd in or previous to 1873, and SAID that
S Saa ,ha candidate shown an abandonment
n l's'r s,nb conduct he might have been Tor
~ hut Mr.. Leventrill had continued
,be nractice OF trickery throughout h's
nractice at the bar.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-16
FROST IN THE SOUTH.
II f. Officially Reported mt Jackso"
and Other Mississippi Points.

WASHINGTON. October 1.-THE occur
renee OF frost at various points In ne
South IS welcomed by the Marine HoSpi-
raj Service authorities. who look Tor us
continuance and rapid dlmlnutlon OF the
,o.sr The frost Is reported officially AT
Tackson StarkyiIle. Columbia, and Holly
Springs. Miss.
To-day a dispatch regarding new cases
in Mississippi reports a total OF hfty-nine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-16
Black Goods.

54-inch Fancy and Diagonal
Serges at 5Sc. yard.
54-inch Heavy Storm. Serges
at 5Sc. yard.
44-inch Black Drap de Etc
at 5Sc. yard.
Nice line of Pretty Crepons,
42-inch wide, at 75c. yard.
Silks.
We show a handsome line
Of
Black Brocade Silks from
Toe. up.
Black Taffetas from SOC. up.
Black Gros-Grains from 75c.
up.
Black Satin Duchess from
soc. up.
Full line Of Colored Taffetas,
in all the leading shades, at
75c. yard.
Large assortment of Pretty
Plaid and Check Silks, for
waists, at 75c. yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-16
ladies' UnderSkirtS.

Large line of Black Sateen
Skirts, hounced and corded,
from 81 to S4.9S.
Handsome stock of Black
and Colored Moire Skirts, the
best goods on the market, from
g TO So.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-16
Basement.
This Week We Offer
Some Wonderful Bar
gainss

Decorated China Vegetable
Dishes ut 10c.
White China Bread and But
ter Plates at soc. dozen.
Large size White China Meat /,
Dishes at 12c.
Jardine7es, decorated in blue
and gold, stippled, worth 9sc.,
for SEC.
l13-piece Dinner and Tea
Sets, of the best English China
in dainty decorations, that sold
st S1S-your choice now at $40
set to close out.
Pretty Decorated China Din
ner Sets for six people, sold
everywhere at SEAS, our price
this week S3.9S set.
1OO-piece Handsomely Deco
rated English Porcelain Din
her Sets, in several colorings,
that were SD, this week S7.4S.
10-piece Toilet Sets, stippled
with gold and handsomely deco
rated, a good SIS set, for s3.9s.
Nicely Decorated Toilet Sets,
that were SIZE. for S1.19 set.
II Leatherette lunch Boxes at
10c.
Nice size Japanned Bread
| Boxes for 25c.
Granite Iron Cake Turner's,
/ sc.
Granite Rice and Oatmeal
\ Boilers at 19c., worth 35c.
Granite Iron Slop-Pails at
Csc, worth 39c.
Fancy Straw Lunch Baskets
at 10c.
Large size Coal Scuttles al
lie.
Large Fancy Tin Walters a
10c.
Nickel Crumb Tray, witt
scraper, at loc.
Nickel-Plated Cuspadores a
1Oc. each.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-16
DECREE ~ THE RITA CASE
All of the crew OF the Yale IN sh"re
I'm Prize-Money.

CHARLESTON, 8. G.. October d. In
the limited States District Court here to-
day Judge Brawley handed down an fpin-
ion in the Rita prze-money case. the
question al issue was whether all OF the
crew Of the Yale should share in the
money. or merely those who were enlist
ed regularly in the United States navy.
Indoe RrawIey DEGREES that all the crew
sbaii share IN the proceeds OF the sale OF
the shin. The Rita was bought by the
oovernment for S125.Oco. Captain Wise
os the Yale. will receive 5000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-16
ONE SOLDIER SHOT DEAD
Three Others wounded-They pe"e"
rroyost Guard.

MONTGOMERY, ALA October lo.-A
aao,oi 20 the Advertiser says: fight at
Admission last night resulted In the death
80 sergeant Helse. Of the Second Infantry
CRegulars). and the wouhdlhg Oh INA hod
other soldiers. The provost sudls TO-
been summoned 10 stop uisl1i O', ar,,,
III 81 eoIdiers defed the guard. Inc
,,l,ard was composed Of members OF the
t6rhird Tennessee. but Il IS not known VINO
dred the shots. Heise, the man klieo
raneht through the Santiago campaign
and was promoted from private to ser
80 for bravery at the San Juan fght.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-16
THALHIMER BROTHERS,

less than $4,000. The attendance at the
polo Grounds was the smallest by iar
ever known in New York, and the man
agement claims that the war had inuch
TO do with 1t. Brooklyn had no such eN-
penses as Manhattan, but It's losses "'e
almost nc great.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-16
condition Of Mr.. sherma..

WASHINGTON. j. C., October Due
condition OF Mrs. John sherman -.
practically unchanged to-nisht. ihs .'ss ~
has abated. but the pationt has not YET
recovered the power OF speech.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-16

ANY
of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-11
MORRo CASTLE AT HAVANA.

know and like the old Springfield too
well to distrust IL now. The principal
argument of the critics is that its short
range enables the Spanish armed with
Mausers to pick off our men long be-
fore they get within range Of the Spring.
fields. This is said TO be based upon
error. The Springfield has n range OF
S4o0 yards, which is only a few hundred
yards short OF the Mausers, and the
formers big 5oo-grain bullet is said to
have greater killing power at the long
range. The opinion Of the soldiers as
to the respective merits Of the Spring
fields and the modern small bore is
shown by the fact that such soldiers as
Colonel Ray and Colonel Schuyler of
New York. who are organizing inde-
pendent regiments. have specially re-
quested the war department to supply
them the former. A good deal has been
said also as to the great superiority Of
smokeless powder used in the small
bore over the black powder used In the
Springfield. but one of the best ord
nance experts has declared that there
are merits in both powders. In open
fighting the smoke made by the SPRING
feld often serves TO obscure the marks
man from a return fire. while the man
armed with the smokeless weapon Is
exposed to aimed fire.