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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-08

med by another and sunk so rapidly
that nearly every one on hoard was
drowned. II has been clearly shown that
the ram Is formidable weapon, and
captains keep their ships clear OF them.
While the fleet was off the New Eng
land coast last summer the steering ap-
paratus OF the battleship Massachu-
setts broke down. and there was a sharp
scampering OF the other vessels TO get
out of the way OF her ram prov.
The dynamite gunboat Vesuvius was
looked upon as failure when she was
first put into commission. Few expert
ments were made. but these clearly
showed that the ship was Of immense
value for just such work as she did at
Santiago few weeks ago. The vesu-
vius and Buffalo are the only vessels OF
their type afioat, and the work OF the
first named opened the eyes OF the for
eigners to such an extent that expert
ments with this kind of apparatus for
sea fighting have already been begun by
some OF the European nations Ameri-
ca has always led In inventions. Every
war she has had has brought some
new and fearful monster to the front to
help her to victory. At first they have
been looked upon with little concern.
but before the end they proved their
worth many times.
The needs OF the navy today are the
type Of ships that have demonstrated
their value during the present struggle.
These are well armored, high speed bat
tleships; cruisers equal 20 IL not ou-
perior in speed and coal carrying capaci-
ty to the fastest ocean liners, a number
OF coast defense vessels like the moini-
tors. and ships of the vesuvius type.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-08

with the increase in power in the navies
OF the world Improvements have come
quickly. and the methods OF construc-
ton have been changed. With this
change new and stronger material has
been used until now the fighting ma
chimes are built OF metals found deep
i'm the earth instead OF lumber taken
from the forests.
What is the most needful type OF ship
for a nations service? is a question that
has been asked and argued by the
greatest naval experts. Their opinions
have differed. each having his own ideas
OF what style Of vessel could do the
most service and be used in any capaci-
ty. There had been no practical demon
stration OF the real powers OF modern
armored ships. The battle of the Yalu
was the most recent engagement in
which modern ships took part but the
result showed comparatively little. 1t
was said IL was an unequal match and
the Chinese ships were poorly handled.
This battle, therefore, taught the naval
constructor little. as IL did not demon
strate the power of the ships, but since
that time many improvements have
been added.
Speed is just as necessary for the
modern fighting machine as are the
guns and armor. The day OF the Is knot
battleship and the Is knot cruiser is
rapidly fading. Those vessels now con-
sidered slow will be practically useless
for other than purposes of harbor de-
tense with the advent of the inevitable
new type. The speed OF the vessels will
be increased, giving the battleships not
less than Is and the cruisers from 81 To
23 knots. This will be necessary TO cope
with foreign nations and the rapid ad-
dition of fast transatlantic liners to the
auxiliary list of the "sea powers OF the
world. These auxiliary vessels have al
ready demonstrated their value to our
government and have made proud rec
ords as semifighting machines. Much
depended on the speed or the auxiliary
vessels to aid them either to chase an
enemy Of equal or lesser strength or
to get away from the stronger ones.
AS the coast line of the United States
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-08
copyright. 1898. !


Much has been written concerning the
probable result OF battle between mod
crn armored warships, with the heavy
protective plates along their sides near
the water line and over the decks COW
ering the space in which the magazines
and the intricate and powerful ma
chiIery are placed. or the power OF de-
struction Of the guns both at short and
long range mounted on these vessels
much is known, for before being placed
on the ships they are thoroughly tested
as to strength and the distance they
can throw shells with telling effect.
With the ships II was different, for,
while they were constructed on the most
scientific plans. their ability to with
stand shells thrown from the guns OF
an enemy was an unknown quantity.
1t was not until the battle off Santi-
ago between the Spanish fleet in COM
mand OF Admiral Cervera and the
American ships under Commodore
Schley that the real worth and power
to destroy an enemy and withstand the
impact OF heavy projectiles were clearly
brought out. More interest was taken
In this sea fight than I'm any since the
days of the Monitor and Merrimac. Both
fleets were composed OF the finest ves-
sells of the respective navies and were
constructed on the most scientific prin-
ciples.
The battle OF Santiago will go down
In history as the greatest sea fight in
modern times, and 1t will be many
years before 1t will be equaied. Some
naval experts say that time will never
come. The barking Of the guns and the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-08

terial now used in the construction OF
warships Will have TO be abandoned in
favor OF a fireproof substance.
The battleships OF today are as near
ly perfect and capable OF holding their
own with forts or opposing craft as the
rapid changes that are developed and
put into use Will permit. With the in
creased velocity given 10 shells. which
are constantly being improved in COM
position and made capable OF piercing
the toughened armor on the sides OF
fighting vessels, changes in the methods
of placing protective plates will be nee
essary. The Flush" sided ships will
be succeeded by those of the tumble
home type now used largely by the
French government. Some OF the float
ing fortresses' now being constructed
for the United States government are
OF this pattern, while the battleship
Iowa and cruiser Brooklyn. both OF
which vessels have made good records
in Cuban waters. were built on these
plans.
The material that will be abandoned
as dangerous is the woodwork used
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-08
Differences In Rifled Guns

Generally the tube and boring OF all
rified guns are very nearly alike. but Il
is i'm the breech mechanism that the
differences arise. IL is this part OF the
delicate make up OF guns that renders
high rate OF fire possible The guns OF
Great Britain. France Germany and
this country vary IN the type OF their
breech mechanism. but none but q
trained ordnance expert world under
stand where the differences lie. To
layman IL or 13 inch Gun OF either
country looks the same.
He knows that they all throw about
the same size projectile. propelled by
the same quantity OF powder and that
all have about equal penetrating power \
But In the life OF gun lies another
value. and this II secured by the 'su-
perior material used In its construction.
our ordnance experts claim that the
guns OF the United States army and
navy will last longer than those abroad
because Of the superiority OF construc~
tion and steel employed They DO noe
say. however. that they Will shoot far
ther or more powerfully.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-08

a new recruit In Paris recently STAR
tied the enrolment board by etatln6
=. that be was the shirty-f0arts ch'd 8
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-12-15
POLITICAL APPEAL.

s,Gentlemen," shouted the rural
(Republican) candidate for constable
when it came his turn to talk at TIE
great political roundup preceding elec-
ton. "l'm no hand to brag. Some
OF nv enemies has charged me with
permittin' prisoners to escape, with
favor1n' my friends and maxim mis-
takes in the ser7iL' Of papers while
held the Office Pm seekia' to fill an
other term. All I got to say is that
done the best + could, and that l kin
do better now I've got nv hand in.
"Gentlemen, Pm ready 70 stand or
fall by my record. Look what this
grand and glorious country has done
since you made me your constable,
TWO years back. You've had the big.
gest crop you've ever had in years,
and you know it. The weather has
been the best the oldest inhabitants
ever saw. We've blufted England in
that Yenerzela matter since I became
constable; we've h'isted the American
flag in Cubey and Phillipena Islands; !;
we're importin' gold instead of debts;
we've got business off the sick list and
things is bginping te' hum; we've been
layin' up money: farmers is gettin' rid
of their mortgages and even fish and
game is gettin' plentier because we
perfect 'em. I'm not bloWin' fur facts
is things that speak fur themselves.
"Do you want these conditions to
continue or not? Are you for pros.
perity or agin it? If you are fur it:
vote fur me. IF yon are gin it, vote
fur my reptile opponent. ."-Boston
journal.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-12-15

A story told by Msj>r Menies is
being circulated through the Offices in
the state house, Of Vincepnes lawyer
VINO appeared for the defendant in
trial by july aud put Oh the witGess
stand boy from whose testimony he
expected 10 gain great deal. To the
confusion of the attorney, the story
told by the boy was greatly TO the
Getriment Of the defendant, and the
attorneys set 10 work to show that the
boy was "worthless."
"What is your occupation?' he ask
ed the boy.
81 work on my fathers farm" the
witness replied.
"Yoa don't do much but cit around,
do you?'
"Well, l help my father"
"But you are worthless. aren't you?
was the attorneys decisive question.
II don't know whether I am or not,"
retorted the witness warmly.
Then the attorney took another tack.
"Your fathers worthless man, isn't
he?"
"Well, he works about the farm"
The attorney here fastened an eye
which cleaned wish triumph on the
jury and oailed the boy with q glance
from the other and said: "Isn't it
true that } our father doesn't do enough
work to prevent his being called
wor,hless?'
The boy had chsfel under these IN
pleasant questions, and summoniDg his
courage, be said loudly, ''If you want
TO know So bad whether my fathers
worthless, ask him; there be is on the
jury Indianapolis Journal.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-12-15
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as
they cannot reach the seat of the dis
ease. Catarrh is a BLOOD or censtiru-
tional disease, and in order to cure it
you must take internal remedies.
Hall's Cata1rh Cure is taken internally,
and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces. HALLS Catsrrh Cure
is not quack medicine. 1t was pre-
cribed by one of the best physicians
in this country for years, and is a
regular prescription. 1t is composed
of the best tonics known, combined
with the best blood puifers, acting
directly Oh the mucuous surfaces. The
perfect combinrtion of the two ingre-
dients is what produces such wonder.
fol results in curing; Catarrh. Send
for testimonials, free.
9. J. CHENEY 4; CO., Props,
Toledo, ..
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-12-15
Annual Notice.

Ali persons holding demands Of any
kihd against the County not previously
presented 20 the Board are requested
to fi,e the same with the County Super
visor on or before the FIRST DAY
OF JANUARY, 1899, so that they
may he examined and ordered to be
paid at the annual meeting; and it
shaI; &c the duty of all persons hold.
ing auch accounts or claims not paid to
oepe.siI them with the County Super
visor as required in this notice.
B. G.. TENANT,
County Supervisor Fairfield Co.
December 8, 1898. 1861
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-12-15
COMING AND GOING.

Nj A. F, Ruff was in town We'd
nssday.
Mr.. J. E. Mcdonald is in Charles
ton where he is attending meeting
of the grand lodge.
Mrs. Clarence Jordan has bce,;
spending several weeks with Rev.
and Mrs. D. E. Jordan.
Mr.. R. H. Jennings and Rev. J. D.
Crout have returned from conference
which met in Greenwood.
Mr.. Lawrence Porter, who has been
at work for several months in Boston,
Mass, reached home on Wednesday
and will pay a short visit to his parents.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-12-15
Shake Into Your Shoes
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,

OOIN44 NE VA1DCA
ByS. r. JOHNSTON, Esq.,, Judge Probate.
WHEREAS, John q. McMaster
w hath made suit to me to grant
him letters of administration of the
estate and effects of DR.. j. R. McMss-
ter, deceased:
These are therefore to cite and ad-
nonish all and singular the kindred and
creditors of the said Dr.. j. r. McMas-
ter, deceased, that they be and appear
before me, in the Court of Pro-
bate, to be held at Fairfield Court
House, South Carolina, on the 26th
day of December next, after publi-
cation hereof, at II O'Clock in the fore
noon, to show cause, if any they have,
why the said Administration should
not be granted.
Given under my hand this 9th day
of December, Ammo Domini 1898.
S. r, JOHNSTON,
12-1Q-2t Judge of Probate.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-12-15
How to Look Good.

Good looks are really mare than skin
deep, depending entirely on healthy
condition Of all the vital organs. If
the liver be inactive, you have bilious
look; if your stomach be dlsordered,
you have a dyspeplic look; if your
kidneys be affected, You have 6 pinuhed
look. Secure good health, and YOU
will surely have good looks. "Elec-
trio Bitters" is good Alternative and
Tonic. Acts directly oa the stomach,
liver and kidneys, purifes the blood.
cures pimples, blotches and boils, and
gives 8 good complexion. Every bot
tie guaranteed. Sold at McMaster
Co.'s drug store. 80 cents per bottles
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-12-15
For Over Fifty Years.

Mrs. WNsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over fifty years by
millions OF mothers for their children
while tee;h!ng, with perfect success.
I: soothes the child, softens the gums,
al;ays all pair, cures wind colic, and is
The 5es. renedy for diarrhea. It will
relieve the poor little sufferer imme-
d;ate.y. Sold by druggists in every
par; cf the world. Twenty-Five Gems
bnttie. Be sure and ask for "MrS
"insjow's Soothing Syrup" and take
no other kii,i. 5-26tx1y
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-12-15
Bucklen's Arnfca SaIvc.

The Best Salve in the world for CUT,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, Tetter, ;iiapped Hands,
Chiilolains, C"rns, AMI ali Skin Erup-
tioes, and positively cur"S Pile, o. Ec
pay required. 1t is guaranteed 70 ~.
perfect satisfaction, cy ;rcnr: ce:iu3.
ed. Price 25 ceD:S per :'ox ''oe salt
by McMaster Go.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-12-15
For Sale.

A TRACT OF 176 ACRES OF
lane, on Little River, belonging 20
. 81. Broom, and bounded by lands
OF tie eslae Of r. 6. Si,nontoa, Stew
eaS":i and Others.
&c. ;ertGs apply to
4 5. & ". =. DOUGLASS
1l-17 Attorneys, Winastorc, 5. e.,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-12-15
Professional Notice.

DR.. E. Claude Jeter will locate IN
Winnsboro on The Goth lust and offer
his professional services to the citizens
of Winnsboro and surrounding country.
ANY requisition for his services Will
be carefully attended to if left at Dr.
Alkea's drug store. l2-la
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-12-15
Success--Worrh Knowing.

40 years. success in the South, proves
Hughes Tonic a. great remedy for
Chills and ali Malarial Fe7ers. Better
than Quinine. Guaranteed try it. At
Druggists. Sos. and S100 bottles.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-12-15
Notice to Trespassers.
Notice..

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that
I have this day cold and transferred all
Of the stock held and owned by me in
The Winnsboro Dry Goods Company,
a corporation doing business at Winns-
boro, S. G., to Messrs. Porter Bros.
buspeak for them a continuance Of
the >ame liberal patronage that said
Company enjoyed during my connec-
ton With it.
w. j. KING.
Nocember 29th, 1898. 12-3-1m
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-12-15
Open THE YEAR ROUND.

PATTERN HATS and BONNETS
of the the latest designs. A complete
line of Misses, Children's and Infants
Caps. Walking Hats and Sailors in
all the new styles.
Ny MiIliner is considered one of the
bes. in town, and our work gives psr.
feet satisfaction.
Thanking my customers for past
patronage, l solicit continuance OF
lhe same.
MRS. A. Z. McCARLEY.
920.3m
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-12-15
SAML. LINDSAY, NJ. D.
WINNsBoRO, S. C.

Office at Mrs. Ellen Cathcart's, acxt
door to Jno. H. McMaster & Co.'s Drug
Store.
sSr Night call at Winnsboro Hotel.
12-6-3m ...-.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-12-15
Notice TO Trespassers.
Notice to Trespassers.

Al! persons, irrespective Of color,
are forbidden to hunt, fish, or tres
passing on our lands.
T. W. WOODWARD,
T.. W. RUFF,
r. G. ROBERTSON,
W. r. RABB,
W. r DOTY,
FRANK NJ. GADSDEN.
12-S-1,n
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1898-12-15
A LAWYER'sshusrAKE.

Sold by Druggists, price 75c.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21

any effect on the success OF the Cuban cam
paisn, General Shafter said: mo, most
decidedly. The campaign was carried out
as planned from the start, and my health
or sickness did not alter a single plan.
knew l was going to have a sick army on
my hands In that country pretty soon and
l simply rushed matters to an issue as soon
as possible. For myself. I was not seriously
sick. 1t Is true I had the govt and 1 had
to have my foot tied UP in a gunny sack
and coufd not get II in a stirrup, and so I
had to build a platform from which to get
on my horse. But l certainly had not ex-
pected to be subjected to personal criticism
for this. 1t was a military necessity"
Governor Woodbury. asked how the stan
officers from civil life turned out.
General Shafter said: They were men,
as a rule. who had no previous military ex-
perlence and might not have been much use
In executing a military maneuver. But I
had three Of them on my stan, and for
carrying orders, distributing rations to the
refugees and a thousand things they were
invaluable. Beginning with Colonel John
Jacob Aston, who was perhaps the most in
experienced. they were splendid fellows and
did what they had to do. Astor fell in with
the work, ate his beans and did his duty
as carefully and expeditiously as though he
had not a dollar. Captain Brice, the son
Of Senator Brice, was an excellent officer
and did fine work in feeding those hungry
people at Caney. At times he had to take
an axe helve and stand off some Of the men
who were keeping back the weaker women
and children and he did it effectively"
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21
TO AMEND THE INCORPORATION,

-
Changes in Maritime Canal Company
Suggested by Mr.. Hawley.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 2O.-Mr. Hawrey Of
Texas to-day introduced q bill to amend
the act incorporating the Maritime Canal
company. 1t has been approved by 4 ma
jority OF the subcommittee OF the commit
tee on interstate and foreign The
bill follows other bills in many particulars.
1t provides that the secretary of the treas
ury shan, by January 1, 1899, subscribe for
S25, 900 shares Of capital stock.
When this Is done the onices held by
directors of the company shall become va
cant, except those held BY Costa Rica and
Nicaragua. The board shall thereafter con.
sist OF eleven directors, nine Of whom are
to be appointed by the president. The Mari
time Canal company shalf then, with the
consent Of the president, contract for the
construction of the canal. The work shall
be under the direction Of engineering officers
as the president shall direct. The company
snail pay into the treasury q sum equal to
the salary Of such engineering officers. The
company 10 forbidden to issue bonds.
The president negotiate with Costa
RIGA and Nicaragua for any changes in the
terms OF concession thought desirable. In
consideration Of the provisions Of this act
the company shall call in and cancel all the
capital stock except that reserved for Costa
kica and Nicaragua and shall redeem all
bonds, etc. Five million dollars Is provided
10 carry out this provision. One hundred
and hfteen million dollars 10 appropriated
to complete the canal.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21
No FAITH CURE.
ABOUT STUART's DYSPEPSIA TAB.
LETS.

They Cure stomach Troubles ana In.
digestiOn Anyway, whether You
Have Faith In Them or Not.
Mere faith will not digest your food for
you, will not give you an appetite, will not
increase your flesh and strengthen your
nerves and heart. but stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets will do these things, because they
are composed Of the elements Of digestion,
they contain the juices, acids and peptones
necessary to >the digestion and assimilation
OF all wholesome food. ,
stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets will digest
food II placed In a jar or bottle In water
heated to sS degrees, and they will do it
much more effectively when taken into the
stomach after meals, whether you have faith
that they will or not.
They invigorate the stomach, make pure
blood and strong nerves, in the only way
that nature can do it, and that is, from
plenty Of wholesome food well dlgested. Il
is not what We eat, but what we digest that
does us good.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are sold by
all druggists at SO cents for full sized
package: or by mail from the r. A. Stuart
Co.. Marshall, Mich. >'' tla. rfl
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21
ONCE WARRIOR; NOW 4 PRIEST
General Olmsted, Conspicuous in
Civil War, Converted to Catholic
Faith and to He Ordained.

LAPORTE, Ind, Dec. 20.-General w. A.
Olmsted Of New York. a convert to the Cath
Ollie faith, will be ordained to the priesthood
at Notre Dame this week and win celebrate
his hrst mass Christmas morning.
General Olmsted was q conspicuous ofioer
during the civil war, commanding the First
brigade in Hancock's celebrated division at
the battle Of Gettysburg. He was the first
omcer on board the Monitor at Newport
News and carried the request Of the commo-
dore to General Mansfield at Camp Butler.
He has for some time been living in retire.
ment at Notre Dame preparing for ordina-
tion, though he was a conspicuous figure at
the recent Grand Army Of the Republic en-
campment at Cincinnati. ' "
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21
THOMPSON, BELDEN.&Co..

earth." 1t cannot as long Is It keeps deeply
rooted in the affections Of the citizens.
thank you all. and 1t gives me great pleas
ure to introduce to yeu tonight two or three
Of the soldiers conspicuous In the battle Of
Santiago, and tho nrst whom I shall present
will be Major General shAfter, who was the
commander-in-chi In that battle.
General shafter and General Wheeler both
spoke. The other speakers we're Secretary
Gage, who referred to the need OF a good
treasury; Postmaster General Smith, who
referred In fine style to the new loyalty and
patriotism, and Secretary Alger, who re-
ferred to the many evidences that this was
one country, with q common cause. AS the
train pulled out the president and General
Wheeler, the one from the north. the other
from the south. grasped the hands Of hun
dreds.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21

Former of Hawaii Wants to
RECOVER Her Real Estate.

Former of Hawaii Wants to
Recover Her Real Estate.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-Ex-Queen Lii
oukalani sent to the senate today the fol-
lowing protest against the appropriation OF
the crown lands OF Hawaii by the United
States:
To he Senate of the United States: I,
Lilioukalani, Of Hawaii, named heir appar-
ent on the 18th day Of April, 1877, and pro-
claimed queen Of the Hawaiian Islands on
the goth day Of January, 1891, do hereby
earnestly and respectfully protest against
the assertion Of ownership by the United
States Of America for the so-called Hawaiian
crown lands, amounting to about 1000. 900
acres, and which are ny property, and l
especially protest against such assertion Of
ownership as a taking Of property without
dye process Of law and without Just or other
compensation.
Therefore, supplementing my protest Of
June II, 1897. I call upon the president and
the national legislature and the people Of
the United States to do Justice In this mat
ter and to restore to me this property, the
enjoyment Of which is being withheld from
me by your government under what must
be a misapprehension Of my right to title.
(Signed) LILIOUKALANI.