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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-08-20
Growth OF Girls and Boys

rule, boys n growing keep ahead Of
girls. but recent measurement OF very
many children OF both sexes IS against
this conclusion. The boys. up 10 the!r
eleventh year. were found 10 ran about
a quarter 20 half an inch taller than the
girls They were then ovcrtaken by
the girls. who surpassed them in heiSh;
TIL their sixteenth year. when the boys
again grew faster than the girls and
came 20 the front
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-08-20

blame ne tor worrying ABOUT her. but you
see an her mother. and sometimes. half
dozen timee . night. open the door and
look out into the darkness and cry. Liz
sie. 'L1xxiei' But I must not tell you any
moro about my trouble, for I guess. from
the way you cry, you have trouble enough
OF your own. why, how cold and sick You
scem' Oh. myi can it bel Yes, you are
you are home aeaini" And what a time OF
rejoicing there was IN that house that
night. And Christ again stopped down.
and In the ashes ofthss hearth, now lighted
up. not moro by the great blazing logs than
by the Joy Ct q reunited household. wrote
the same hberatine words that had been
written more than eighteen hundred years
ago In the dust OF the Jerusalem temple.
Forgiveness A word broad enough and
high enough to let pass through IL all the
white horses, nostril 10 nos;ril, hank 70
flank.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-08-20
RAP,p-F,Re GUNS


elOW{1re &omuoms
Rspid flre guns are just now much
talked about. but most people have only
a vague idea OF what they are. Prob
ably the general idea Is based on the
Calling gun People who take the Cat.
Ting gun as a type of rapid hre" sup
pose that all guns called by that name
are merely machines for showering rife
halls. But this is a complete mistake.
There are rapid fire guns with diam
eter OF six inches that throw shells
weighing 100 pounds. The Engineer.
ing News explains the matter as fol-
lows:
The essential difference IS in the
method OF loading. Instead OF opening
the brccch and inserting the prO5-cJ!lC
and the powder separately. the latter
l. In a bunting bag. ammunition for
rapid fire guns is now prepared a. FOR
small arms. ,he ball. powder and firing
primer are united. the powder In me
tallic case attached TO the shot. and the
primer IN the center OF the base OF this
case. There are number OF types OF
rapid fire guns. differing in the way
this fixed ammunition Is fed 10 the gun
and fired. The six-pOunder l2.24-!nch
caliber) rapid fire guns % the Hotch
Kiss. Driggs-Schroeder. Maxim. Nord
enfeldt and SpOnsel types can discharS,
100 shots In 1 minutes 26 seconds. 4
minutes 3519 seconds. 1 minutes IL sec
onds and 4 minutes 56ls seconds. ~
specJively. or twenty 10 twenty-five
shots per minute. with accuracy OF aim
Without attempt II accuracy OF ain
the rate can he increased TO thirty Z,
thirty-nye shots per minute. via
five-inch rapid fire guns. or fifty-pound
erS. thirty-six shots have been hred Il
five minutes.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-08-20

capacity until 1882. when he again
game back 70 the Michigan AZ Erie
where he remained 4 short time. or IN
II HIS promotion 10 commander. April
;. 1SS2 He was then ordered 20 the
Boston navy yard. where De remained
until April ,. 1857. and was then As
signed 10 the command OF the training
ship jamestown. and afterward 10 the
command OF the Portsmouth. On leay-
Ing The Portsmouth Gridley was made
Inspector OF the Tenth Lighthouse Dis
irct. which includes Lakes Erie and
Ontario. AMI from there 20 the COM
mand OF the Marion az the Asiauc sta
ton. When the cruise on the Marion
was ended the commander was again
ordered back 20 the Tenth Lighthouse
District, where he remained untA his
promotion 20 captain. March il, 1891.
/ In July OF last year he was ordered 70
the Olympia the flagship OF the As-atic
/ squadron. Erie Is his home residence
I His family consists OF his widow. two
I daughters. Miss katherine '. and Miss
Ruth W.. aud one son, John l.. V. Grid
I ley
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-08-20
TIE WONDERS OF SCIENCE
Lung Troubles and Con-
sumption can be Cured.
An EnslMems NesU Y0rk Chenstss
and 6ctessttst M0Aees a FREQ
O6or 10 Our Readers.

VH0T 20 V0T ACO0SJ0.
The disting uishsd New York chemist
T. 4. Slocum, demonstrating his discov-
cry Of reliable and absolute cure for
Consumption pulmonary Tuberculocis)
and all bronchial, throat, lung and
chest diseases, stubborn coughs, catarrh-
al affections, general decline and weak
ness, loss OF fesh, and ali conditions Of
wasting away, will send THREE FREE
BOTTLES Gall differently of his Now
Discoveries TO any afflicted reader Of the
Gazette writing for them.
His New Scientific Treatment" has
cured thousands permanently by its
timely use, and he considers il a simple
professional duty to suffering humanity
10 donate trial OF his infallible cure
Science daily develops new wonders
and this great chemist patiently experi-
menting for years, has produced results
as beneficial 10 humanity as can be
claimed by any modern genius His
assertion that lung troubles and con-
sumption are durable In any climate IL
proven 10y heartfelt lettors Of gratis
tude," fled in his Americon and Euro.
pean laboratories in thousands from
those cured in all parts OF the world.
Medical experts coucede that bron-
ohisl, chest aud lung troubles lead 70
Consumption, which, uninterrupted
means speedy aud certain death
Simply write 10 T. A. Slocum, ". c.,
, % Pine street, New York, giving post.
Office and express address, and the free
medicine will be promptly sent. Suffer-
ers should take instant advantage of ais
generous proposition.
Please tell the Doctor that you saw
his offer In the Gazette
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-08-20
ruiizing the Pigs.

A coastlng steamer was wrecked near
Sydney. ~. =. w. The captain tied LIFE
lines 10 some pigs which formed part OF
the cargo. These on being thrown over
board quickly swan ashore. taking the
lines with them. Communication be-
,nr thus established. every person on
hoard was rescued.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-08-20
We all fesi that we must IN the future

We all feei that we must IN the future
have large standing army as well as
large navy. The sun has often dem
onstrated the fact that when this coun-
Try sought strength II must gain II at
the expense Of that full liberty that has
been our boast We ere going TO have
more strength. and the question Is. at
the expense OF how much l.Serty?-
coiasa gun.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-08-20
TON SORIAL ARTIST.
John Cerey's New Bar
Der Shop.

CHARGES MODERATE ACCORDING
TO WORK,
j ask a share of the patron
age of the people of the town
and the Young gentlemen of the
college.
John Carey.
FIRST Door BELOW l.. HENLEY's
DRUGSTORE
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-07
OUR RIGHT OF SEARCH.
State Department Declares II II Not
Interfered With by the Paris
Gnnrnnfifu

Washington. April 6.-The views Of Sir
Richard Webster as to the right in the
event Of war of search of neutral ships BY
Spain or the United States are concurrel
in by the state department. 1t is pointed
GU, that the capture OF contraband is
legitimate during hostilitieS and that
search is necessary to determine the char
acter of ships cargo. II is also held
here that Sir Richard Webster's statement
as to the status of Spain and the United
States under the declaration OF Paris is
correct.
The fact that neither Spain nor this
country is a signatory OF the Paris con-
vention has caused considerable discus
sion as to the possibility of privateering
in the event Of war. 1t has been suggested
that the powers might attempt to treat
the privateers Of either nation as pirates.
An official Of the state department said
to-day. however that no real fears are en-
ter;ained On this ground. He pointed out
that 1t has been held by the best author
tiles on international law that the declar-
alton Of Paris that 'privateering is and
remains abolished" Is merely a compact
and cannot affect international law; con-
sequestly, no nation. by reason of its be-
ing member Of the Paris treaty, can
treat privateers of non-siGnatorie5 as
pirates, nor is 1t prohibited from using
privateers itself when at war with a ma
tion not member OF the Paris conven-
ton.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-07
MONEY WON'T BE LACKING.
John 4. Mccall Assures the President
That New York Will Furnish
S.OO 900 900.

Washington, April 6.-Several officials Of
the administration called informally at toA
White House tonight and had conferences
with the president. Secretaries Long, Bliss.
Alger and Attorney General Grtsgs were
among those who saw the president, but all
left the executive mansion early and the
president retired before II o'clock. None of
them would discuss the situation in any OF
its phases.
Early in the evening the president had
long conference by appointment with John
A Mccall, of New York. Mr. Mccall Is
understood to have assured the president
that the government would be put 10 no
embarrassment by a lack Of money with
which TO prosecute 4 war. While he depre-
Gated war and hoped that it might be
averted IL It could not be the whole peo-
pie OF the country would stand by the pres
ident in maintaining just contest.
II is said upon excellent authority that
Mr.. Mccall expressed to the president his
belief that within forty-eight hours he
could raise among the financial institutions
OF New York alone $500. 10000 which the
government could have upon its own terms.
and that If a popular subscription were
called for eco could be obtained in a
few days.
Late tonight Mr.. Mccall said he did not
care TO discuss his interview with the pres
ident. LAS TO a war loan" said he. I'VE
will not cross that bridge until We get TO
#. Everybody ought to deplore war. but
when the president gays war is inevitable
the people will stand solidly with him. He
can have all the money he wants.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-07

couragement in the situation They were
not dispieased over the prospect of delay
but they expressed regret at the occa-
sion for it.
The publication of the fact Of danger
to Americans in Cuba" said one OF thenl'
will set the country aflame. and the war
spirit will be more rampant tomorrow than
ever"
Senator Elkins was among the conserVa-
tiyes who expressed apprehension as to the
reports from General Lee, but he found
great encouragement in the outlook for
peaceful settlement Of the difficulty. other
conservative senators were inclined to fiiiti-
.rnize the armistice report.
The personal followers of the president
declined 10 see any other reason for his
action than that of conserving the safety
of Americans in Cuba. and said that for
him 10 have taken any other course would.
under the circumstances, have been in
considerate and inhuman and, therefore.
not like the president. Altogether. the day $
proceedings had the effect Of leaving the
senate in an unsettled condition, but it
also relieved the tension to a perceptibe
degree
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-07
DISGUST IN THE HOUSE.
People That Came to Hear the Pres
ident's Message Were Grievous-
Iy Disappointed.

Washington, April 6.-After waiting pa
tiently in the galleries and corridors Of the
house for hours, many OF them from
O'Clock this morning until shortly before
o'clock this afternoon, the thousands who
had come TO hear the presidents message
turned away weary and disguised at the
delay. Never was there such disappoint-
ment at the capitol. The members felt It
even more keeniy than the spectators. and
for two hours afterward they stood about
the Hobbies discussing the latest phase Of
the situation. The news - the proposed
arrnistfce, which came on the heels of the
announcement that General Lee had cabled
for delay, received quite us much attention
as the request of Lee. The debate in prog
ress in the house over the army reorganiza-
t.on bill attracted little or no attention. II
was completely overshadowed by the more
absorbing question. Considerable opposi-
tion TO the b!ll developed on the ground
that it's provision for an extension of the
regular army in time OF war to 10000 men
would be inimical 10 the National Guard
and the volunteer forces. upon which the
,ountry had heretofore relied in time Of
stress. There will be strong effort 10 re-
commit the bill tomorrow.
As the hands Of the clock pointed to u
Speaker Reed pushed his way through the
green baize doors leading from the lobby 10
the house and ascended the rostruE. With
two taps of the gavel the great multitude
was hushed. The members and many oi
the spectators in the galleries arose and
stood with bowed heads as the blind chap
lain of the house delivered a solemn invo-
cation for divine aid In this days delibera-
tions
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-07
Mr.. PEARsoN's RESOLUTION.
1t Recognizes Cuban Independence
and Declares for United
States intervention.

Washington. April 6. - Representative
Pearson, of North Carolina, Republican
member Of the house foreign affairs COM
,uittee, to-day introduced the following
joint resolution:
whereas, The government Of Spain for
three years past has been waains war in
the island of Cuba against the revolution
ary government established in that island,
without making any substantial progress
toward the suppression of said revolution
and.
whereas, This war. by reason OF the
unusual and uncivilized methods resorted
TO, has caused unprecedented loss OF life
and destruction of property, not only to
the opposing forces. but to innocent nom
combatants, by reason Of the process
known as recommendation. and has caused
serious injury to the commercial interests
| of the United States. involving the destruc-
| ton of the lives ard property of many OF
our citizens, disturbing the business OF our
entire country, endangering public health
and comfort by reason of the proximity
of pestilential diseases. causing our gov
| ernment to expend millions Of money In
| patrolling our coasts and in policing the
high seas, in order to maintain the obii-
| cations of neutrality and, finally, when our
| forbearance had already been taxed TO It's
limit, one of our battleships anchored in
the harbor of Havana, and on friendly
! visit, is destroyed by an act Of unspeak-
able atrocity, and
] Whereas, There fs no definite prospect
| and no present energetic efforts on the
part OF the government Of Spain to sup
press the revolution and restore peace to
the island. and.
whereas. The further prosecution Of hos
tilities will result in further injury to the
commercial, sanitary and business inter
ests of the United States. without benefit
to the government Of Spain. therefore.
"Resolved. That We recognize the inde'
pendence Of the republic Of Cuba and viii
accord to It's government all the rights ant
privileges Of a sovereign state, under the
law of nations.
"Resolved. further. That the imperative
interests of the United States. as well as
the highest consideration of humanity
constrain our government to intervene fol
the purpose Of ending the contest. and thu
president Of the United States is hereby
clothed with full power to use all the lant
and naval forces in order to accomplish
this end"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-07

licans who have been urgent for action,
have been called. We're discussing the latest
phase of the situation with stormy words.
Everywhere was the militant spirit which
comes with events that stir the blood and
quicken the pulses.
No more inspiring scene could be wit
messed than was presented by the great
ball of the house of representatives before
the house met. Tier upon tier of people
from gallery rail to wall stretched in an
unbroken line, but the pit where members
sit, the gay colors Of the gowns and hats
and flowers of the ladies relieving the
son:ber black Of the garments Of the men.
Above the speakers desk the festooned silk
flag OF the American republic was. to the
eye the symbol Of patriotism which
throbbed in the breast. And opposite the
speakers chair the great clock with its
guarding warriors licked away the minutes
as the vast assemblage waited the mes
sage-which didn't come.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-07
DIOGENES RENAMED TOPEKA.
Secretary Long Determined TO Have
the Newly Acquired GunbOat
start Out Right.

Washington. April 6.-The gunboat Dio-
genes, recently purchased in England. has
been renamed Topeka" after the Kansas
capital.
But orc more man-of-war IS expected TO
be added 10 the American navy before the
outbreak of bostilIties- This Is a gunboat
of SO tons displacement, and eight feet
draught She was built by Yoker, of GIas-
cow. IN 1896 She Is OF steel. pa feet long
by thirty feet beam. Her maximum speed
IS only fourteen knots. She has an arma-
rIcDt of nine quick fire guns. up TO six
Iounder in caliber. She can be delivered at
Key West within forty-eight hours Of her
sale.
Secretary Long has recognized the valu-
able service rendered to the country and to
the navy by Lieutenant Commander Mark,
the Judge advocate Of the Maine court Of
inquiry. by assigning him to command the
steam yacht Sovereign, which is now be-
ing converted into an auxiliary cruiser at
New York. Secretary Long selected the
appropriate name of Solace for the Creole,
which IL TO be converted into hospital
ship. The lighter Saturn Will retain her
present name and will be assigned TO the
flying squadron.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-07

that the assent of all parties concerned
is as vet not accorded. II is said, further-
more. that his holiness will ask the queen
regent to grant an armistice in Cuba her
majesty may do so; but; as no arinlsuce
Is reDorted to have been asked for from
the rebel camp, the granting Of 1t Will mol
be easy.
A ministerial crisis is talked of. NO crl-
sis of this nature is in immediate pros
I,act- but the shades of ministerial opinion
are known to contrast with some sharp
ness. The Cuban ministry's message 10 the
insurgents is thought here to be sailing as
close to the wind as is safe.
Ell Heraldo de Madrid attacks 1t with
tooth ard nail and the Exercito Espanoi'
an organ representing the army. brings
violent charge against the colonial MIN
ister Senior Moret, although adducinS no
proof.
With these exceptions the press is laud-
ably sober and the country says little. but
pulls itself together for attack and de-
Tense. Diplomacy or intercession may
still, of course, be trumps. and peace may
ensue If it does. there will be much
warlike preparations to unmake, and
Spain's estimate of America, her parlia-
nent and president will have been an er-
rOr.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-07
STAND BY M'KINLEY.
Topeka Railroad Employees Wire the
President That They Indorse
His Policy.

Topeka, Kas.. April S-tSpecial) A num-
Der of railroad employees in this city to-
day signed and transmitted to President
Mckinley the following letter:
ITO His ExceIlency. Hon. William Me-
Kinley, Preident OF the United States.
Washington. d. c.
Dear Sir:-The undersigned. employees
Of the Santa Fe railway, residents of To-
peka, Kas.. and loyal American citizens.
having watched with great concern tho
progress and development of matters OF
present great Importance to our nation.
desire to express to you our approval OF
the wise. prudent and conservative policy.
Of yourself and cabinet, as regards the
Maine disaster and Cuban affairs.
I'VE have full confidence to believe that
continuance Of this policy will result in
the most satisfactory adjustment Of the
present difficulties. and will receive the
Endorsement Of all good Americans. We az
sure you of our loyal support
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-07
NAVAL MEN DISAPPOINTED.
Pacific News From Madrid Received
With Bad Grace ut Key
West.

Key West. Fla, April G.-(on Board the
Flagship New York; Intense disappolnt-
mont WIS exhibited by all hands on board
the flagship New York when the Associated
Press bulletin regarding the reported set
tIement at Madrid was read.
Until C O'Clock this evening It was cor
.ldently believed the feet would sail to-
morrow or Friday for Havana or Porto
Rico. and the pacific news came like a
bombshel
Captain Sampson read the dispatch with
eager interest, after which it was read at
,nesses. He believes that there is still a
chance that the American navy may have
an opportunity to show what 1t is made
of, but he regrets the delay. which will
probably enable Spain TO bring her torpedo
fotilla ard other warships to these waters.
All the high naval authorities on board
maintain that Spain should not be allowed
10 bring her forces over. pending a settle
ment-
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-07
CANARIEs TO BE SEIZED.
United States to Assume the Offensive
at Once in the Event of
War.

Washington. April s.-The plan Of action
for the naval forces in the event OF hos
tilities is now practically completed, as
result Of several weeks constant work on
the part Of the officers to whom was en-
trusted this important feature Of the war
preparations. While these plans are nat
urally most closely guarded, 1t may be
stated on high authority that one feature
of them contemplates dash by the fly
ing squadron, under Commander Schley,
to the Canary islands. This preparation
is yet tentative. as all projects subject to
Unforeseen conditions must be, but has re-
ceived most careful consideration by the
naval authorities.
AS outlined by a high naval officer. the
plan is that. in the event Of declaration
Of war, the flying squadron. as it Is now
composed, or possibly with the addition
Of few more ships. will Immediately
start for the East, with the Canaries as
it's destination. Naval officials do not
think that it would be a difficult task for
so powerful feet to establish station
at that point and operating from 1t as a
base, harass the coast OF Spain. From
that point. the squadron could not only
be placed advantageously to intercept
Spanish merchantmen. but would be in q
position. should circumstances demand or
warrant SO desperate venture. to at
tack Z seaport. 1t was also pointed out
by this officer that to seize and hold the
Canary islands would be a severe blow to
Spain, inasnuch as the islands lie be-
tween the Cape Verde islands and Spain.
and in direct line with the route to Cuba.
Should such plan be put in operation
the American fleet In Cuban waters would
be composed of the present squadron at
the Tortugas and such additional vessels
as could be spared from the protection of
the coast further up. While there would.
of course, said this officer, be certain
| amount of danger in removing the flying
squadron so far from home, 1t was felt
that circumstances might arise which
would justify the dash to the Canaries.
hence the plan was among those consid-
| cred by the department, though. Of course.
not as yet finally decided upon.