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New-York tribune., 1899-12-24

French artillery officers delegated by the French
Government by special request Of the Transvaal
authorities According TO BLACK and White the
gun whom mounted in its carriage. fits inside a
Jacket or hood which carries each side two cyl
,nders containing strong spiral springs. is fur
ther supplied with hydraulic buffers. which per-
nit about eleven and half inches Of recoil of the
gun from the jacket al the moment Of firing. the
gun being brought back each time TO its firing
position by means of the aforesaid strong spiral
spring.
The recoiI OF the carriage is checked by means OF
q spade placed half way between the point Of the
trail and the axletree Of the carriage. and also by
wheel tire brake, which is put on from the front
ty means OF handwheel The spade Is connected
By q rod, the end Of which is attached TO spiral
springs contained in a cylinder underneath the trail
Thi~ particular form OF spade and attachment is
ident,cal with that employed by the Russian
Field Artillery. and is the invention OF General
Engelhardt- The actiOn is simple. At the shock
O., discharge the spade is forced into the ground
and the carriage recois, at the same time bring
ing the springs into tension; these again, are
compressed as soon the recoi Is checked. and
the carriage is automatically run forward.
The gun is provided with OF sights. and
with the maximum elevation OF % degrees the
range is said 70 be eight Kilometres or. roughly.
eighty-seven hundred yards. The shells are shrap-
nel common and case tho former contain 234 bul:
let's of forty-four TO the pound. each nature OF
a half pounds The muzze velocity is reputed as
$50 metres, or l.S36 feet. per second which seems
remarkably high when the weights are taken into
consideration, the gun and timber complete only
weighing thirty-four hundredweight The charge
OF smokeless powder is 800 hlogram. or one pound
twelve ounces, and is contained in metal cases
separated from the shell. The piece is served by
six gunners two OF whom are employed In the ser
vice OF the ammunition. while one member is de-
tailed 10 the time fuses only.
AT the trials carried out in october, 1896 with
trained personnel. the reports show that rate OF
FIRE from eight TO ten rounds per minute was kept
up The battery OF six guns carries IA rounds
per gun or Ss4 per battery that this amount will
soon be expended IN two or three engagements, II
these phenomenal rates Of fire maintained.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-24

useful all around craft in the naval service nave
been for some time practically useless. one at Ma
Mia and the other at Buenos Ayres. They were
built together Mt Newport News three years ago
and both are now disabled with broken shaft
They are twin screw vessels, and even with one
engine motonl .ss can make more less headway
with their remaining power. but such lame ducks
are not considered effective men-of-war Ii Is re-
called however. that some twln-screw ships have
made long cruises working only one shaft ana
proceeding with a somewhat crabllke NOTION rs
was the case with Deweys flagship. the Olympia
on her memorable voyage home to New-fork last
Tear Of the unfavorable effect 1t might have had
90 nause Admiral Dewey never thought the matter
OF sufficient importance 10 report TO lhe N&tS -
ppassaye through the Suez Canal. which was made
AZ night 10 avoid possible plague contaminatloh
the ship in daylight the olympia Dent neI ppc ppo
propeller until it worthless as A means oi pio
From that day to this the Olympia has cruised use,
five thousand knots one screw Part 3I @ Ine inS I'M
IN @ me reacbns Cibraltar the engineers discoy
cred tlat the port engine was accomplishing HotI s =
bmrnng less coal without IT, so it was disconnected
and has not been used since. Yet no one suspecIea
sb6 fi WS at best half disabled and that her maxi
mum speed was only nine knots ,, 49,. .,
wilmington IS attributed 10 the desire Oh me og
sgners to save all possible weight IN Jnese nd
cruise generally where other vessels or their ore1-
siye powers were prohibited by their deeper
draught on this account they were equpped WIN iS
tubular shafts. the cores being bored out Ior IJe
entire length Theoretically little strength Is sacr-
feed with enormous saving in weight but IN prae,
tice IL was found that the contractors LOT inc
vessels did not bore the long holes perfectly cor
centric with the outside diameter; resulting IN
weakened spots. undiscovered until the fracture
occurred ,.-, =. ,,,i,.
solid shafts Of higher grade material and TWO @ OF
these FOR the Wilmington will be completed at the
New-York Navy Yard next week and will be sent
otit 10 the South American Station by merchant
steamer early in January. Two more will go 70 the
Helena by similar carriers In February II is not
mngton's shaft cracked just outside the hull on
The way to Rio where temporary repairs were
made which enabled her to reach Buenos Ayres.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-24
ARMY SUPPLIES AT DE AAR.

wa, correspondence OF The London Post
In their cuban war the United States first dis
embarked their troops near Santiago ana dis
Matched the supplies and provisions later on leay-
ing the men TO fare very III whNe theY Walted
here we have adopted the reverse system-He nave
quantity Of supplies TO DE Aar
close to the enemy's frontier, wltnout the men 10
protect them, which seems somewhat naPP! so
lucky way Of doing things, courtng OF disaster.
IL was about A month ago that the ordeI was
given TO form an advance depot here ana ever
Since then handful OF officers. principally or the
ARMY Service Corps have been working ike slaves
that homely expression best conveys the truth-to
get a ready for the coming army. Ten thousand
horses and mules have already been collected in
his camp and a thousand native drivers are en-
canned here: hundreds OF transport wagons are
ranged I'm lines: mountains Of forage are piled on
the yeIdt the cases OF biscuits form breastworks 10
defend the ever augmenting mass OF stores. worth
now nearly q 900 90 and frequent trains bring In
further loads of wagons and supplies Of all sorts:
while trains OF mules stream daily across the dusty
plain 10 the camp. Great sheds and other erec-
lions OF corrugated iron have recently risen from
the plain and others In course ~ construction.
II Is ali being admirably done, everything Is we'll
splendd organization OF the Soudan advance. II Is
a busy scene here from dawn to dark; all men are
hard at work-those Of the Army Service Corps
and Army Ordnance Corps at their respective du-
ties the sappers digging trenches, constructing
water troughs and so forth-wells have been sunk
and pumps erected. lengths of hose convey water
from the tanks 10 different portions Of the camp.
In short one sees here all that skilled. aborious,
indispensable preparation for the campaign OF
which the British public knows 50 little and which
never receives It's due credit at home.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-24

the public the military authorities having COM
mandeered the cash. The price Of bread rose TO one
shilling a loaf II reported that hghtng had
taken place in the direction Of Colenso but TINS
rumor dscredited when the mall train from
Ladysmith was sgnalled having arrived at
MaritZburg
Again slept undisturbed. At $50 o'clock on
Thursday morning the Beers sent half dozen
shells into town. 10 remind OF their presence
Gunnery Lieutenant Egerton had both legs shat-
tered by shell. and was carried out or Cove FORT
In a dying state Hitherto the investment had been
incomplete. Ladysmth as ] have said In previ-
Gus letter lies in an amphtheatre OF hills, with a
broad plain on the west watered by the Kip RIVER
This open country the Beers, according 70 their
habit were at much pains to avoid me m sth
Lancers and the 9th Field Battery seized the
opportunity to make raid on Free state com
mando which was moving in this direction. They
caught the Beers at breakfast. sheled them out OF
their lager and returned with sixty horses. once
more the heavy artillery on Pepworth Hi openeo
the town. and two batteries were sent TO reduce
their fire.
Meanwhile. two trains were dispatched south;
French and his stafr. At Pieters they had to run
the gantlet OF the enemys Mausers, but they man.
aged TO get through safely TO Maritzburg AT $50
o'clock the telegraph wire was cut, and We real
lied for the first time that were In for siege.
The effect OF the days cannonade was insignificant
though one or two houses In the main street were
shattered to fragments Fortunately. no one was
q home.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-24
mPIGRT YOrR RONGS"

Mistakes Of the pen. wrong writing. can he cor
rected by the use OF the II. r. Collins Ink Eradi-
Gator Ink blots will somehow get upon the paper
books or the clothing The question has been how
TO remove such stains from any fabric. paper or
CLOTH and yet leave the material operated upon IT
as good A condition as before. After years Of ex-
perimentng the II. II. Collins Ink Eradcator Com
pany OF No q Union Square. has Invented a
nnre1a ration which will make ink blots no longer
botbersome The n Il. Collins Ink Eradlcator re-
moves ink from paper and clothing without In
t,,rv or showing the slightest trace OF IFS use.
Writing disappears II by magic II Is highly
valuable to everybody. because OF the instantaneous
manner in which II will remove any kind OF stain
Iwhether ink or mott from the finest fabric made
without injurlng the material In the slightest de-
gree The Fradcator Is put up In boxes or two
sizes costing q cents and ~ cents a box, ana may
be obtained from any newsdealer or stationer. or
an receint OF the price the II. H. Collins Ink Eradi-
Gator Company no z Union Square. will send II
IN any address without extra charge
New-York tribune., 1899-12-24
BOERS' CREUSOT GUNS.
, FINE BATTERY OF LIGHT ARTILLERY.
rrrrcr1vENEss OF THE FIRE FROM THESE AD-
,rRARLE wEAPoNs-TEsTs OF THEM.

--,rT1vENEss OF THE FIRE FROM THESE Ap-
NrRABLE wEAPoNs-TEsTs OF THEM.
=, the FIRST few engagements Of the present war
co,,h Africa It became apparent that the Beers
N IL uonderfllly well provided with field artillery
Ne' onns we're handled in an admirable manner
E I"e .bev we're up to date guns to begin with A
..-v ~" Of six IS milmetre pieces-prsctically 3
- s,ns-has attracted particular attention from
H." % Har correspondents. This battery was pur-
,ssd IN 1895 and was constructed at. the famous
0ts ~ Canet & Schneider. at Creusot France
~ rapidity OF the fire OF these guns has led
.e-vers in the British camps to call them repeat
- nr machine. guns. This is obviously a mistake
~, are merely rapid fire" guns. rapid fire.
~ &c one FOR which cartridge combining powder
sd proiecinc has been prepared. The old style
=, bree,h loader used shot and shell that were de-
,oched from ;he package OF powder. Hence a good
5saI o. time required to load piece But
.hen fixed ammunition is used a great improvement
e Effected with heavy ordnance Just as with the
email arms o. infantry. The description OF this
poer battery Of inch guns given in certain
technical journals two years ago leaves no doubt
,ss, thry are OF tho rapid fire" type
when the Beers purchased this battery with its
ormurition wagons and suitable ammunition the
,ssotsuons were closed only after series Of trials
st Cr,lsot. IN the presence Of a committee of
New-York tribune., 1899-12-24
The SIEGE OF LADYSM[TH
CRITICISMS AND HOPES OF THE Be
LEAGUERED CITY.
THE AUTHORITIES SUDDENLY AWAKE Tc
THEIR PRECARIoUs PosIT1oN-INCI-
DENTS OF THE FIGHTING

war correspondence OF The London Standard.
Zen thousand British troops beleaguered by
Doers! such mischance has not befallen since
Ihe indian Mutiny. To say that the enemy has
sIVen US an unpleasant surprise would be mild
expression OF our feelings. When we set out on
MONDAY 10 give them battle near Lombard's Kop
we never dreamed that within forty-elght hours
we should he practically prisoners. surrounded by
ne, enemy, with the railway and the telegraph in
lhelr possession. 1t is easy 10 be wise after the
event but the most indugent critic OF the military
operations in Natal can hardly help wondering
why no attempt was made to destroy the line north
OF Lsdysmith. Had this precaution been taken
we might nave gained one or two days grace, and
the Beers would not have retained speedy and
certain means Of transport. The argument that
we snail require the railway IN a few weeks will
not bear examination. for when the Beers retire
ton.
However. recriminatons are useless. The Beers
are sitting on the hills around us. Their guns are
In position and command the town, the camps and
New-York tribune., 1899-12-24
YARD IMPROVEMENT
MORE SPACE. INSTEAD OF LESS, NEEDED
AT BROOKLYN

THE FOLLY OF GRANTING THAT BOROUGH ANY
Washington, Dec. % (specaD great in
crease OF the Navy afoat in the last two years.
with no proportionate increase in the shore es-
tablishment. is already causing serious em-
barrassment. and officers now regard the i'm
provement and enlargement Of naval repair sta
tions as of paramount Importance to the
efficiency OF the service. The necessity for a
greater Navy Yard at NewYork, already the
chief rendezvous Of the ships and the most
valuable. strategicay is deemed imperative and
New-York tribune., 1899-12-24

there assume the duties Of the consulate until
the arrival OF Adelbert S Hay, is known as
vigorous and courageous representative or
American interests abroad
He is a son Of G. F. Hollis Of Boston. VINO
vas Consul at Cape Town for five years. lie
attended the Annapolis Naval Academy but his
eyes having been injured by an explosion he
found it Impossible 10 finish his studies There
was fear at one time that he would lose his
sight entirely, but after several operations his
eyes began 10 improve. He then Joineo ms
father at Cape Town. Here he remalned lor
three years, when he went 10 Durham. Fresl-
dent Harrison appointed him Consul 10 Mozam-
New-York tribune., 1899-12-24
INCORPORATED ~ DELAWARE.

Dover Del. Dec. 23.-Certlhcates OF Incorporation
were filed here to-day as follows:
The AnRlo-Columbia Exploration Company, OF
New-York The capital OF the company has been
subscribed largely in Boston and London. The
organizers have secured mining properties operat-
ing mines and smelters In Columbia and elsewhere,
which are 10 be taken by the company. Capt.
tai, 81. 10000
The Gold Pans Mining Company. OF Grand
Rapids Mich. to purchase and operate gold silver
and other mines. Capital. s.250W0.
The North Port Hotel and Sanitartum Company,
to purchase lands in Delaware, New-York and
New-York tribune., 1899-12-24
THE NAME or DE AAR.
From The London Globe.


De Aar Junction is likely 10 become historical,
and the account which a correspondent gives OF
the origin OF the name s therefore specially In
teresing Ii appears that, according to the custom
then prevailing in South Africa. Il was originally
called Brounger. after all engineer who was con-
nected with the works there. But after the sur
render OF 1881 the Afrikandcr patriots In the Cape
Assembly objected TO the name. being British.
and the government OF the day consented TO change
II TO De Aar which was the name Of the farm on
which II situated. Few things could show
more clearly 10 what depth British influence had
declined under that surrender.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-24

deferooa an1 II was while here that his vigorous
comnIoatit OF American interests involved him in
been tba o with the authorities He has
Nh Werth the American representative a, Iourenco
marques for nearly two years
New-York tribune., 1899-12-24
BOOKS on TRANSTAAL AFFAIRS.

THE PUBLIC LIBRARY HAS LARGE STORE
WHICH is IN GREAT DEMAND.
The Tribune few weeks ago published list OF
books on South Africa. The books are all to he
found at the Astor Library Building OF New-Yorks
New-York tribune., 1899-12-24
"LAME DUCKS" N THE NAVY.
THE HELENA AND THE WILMINGTON DIS
ABLED-THE OLYMPIAs CRUISE WITH

Washington. Dec q (SpeciaD-The Helena and
the wilmington twin vessels OF the light draught
cinboat type and generally regarded the most
New-York tribune., 1899-12-24

the forts. No doubt they are convinced that we
at their mercy, and that in four OF five days
General Joubert will be receiving the submission or
General White. his stan and the survivors OF the
garrison. They nearly three to one. their guns
are heavier and have a longer range, the town
lies at their feet, and only means OF reach
ing the western plain is held by a strong COM
mando from the Free State.
Despite these apparently desperate conditions, II
would be wrong TO say that have any doubt as
10 the issue. Thanks to Colonel Ward and TO the
untring energy OF Major Morgan. we have pro-
visions last through a prolonged siege. The ar
rival Of General Butler at Cape Town, moreover,
encourages hope that in a few days the pressure
will be relieved, and that the Beers from the Free
State will be on their way to defend their heartns
and homes Meanwhile. although we are conscious
that the fate Of South Africa does not depend on
this small column, prepared TO resist TO the
last.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-24
CONSUL PRO TEN. AT PRETORIA.
". STANLEY HOLLIS SENT FROM LoURENCo
MARQUES PENDING THE ARRIVAL
OF MR. HAY

W. Stanley Hollis, United States Consul at
LourenGo Marques, in Portuguese East Africa
who has been ordered TO proceed to Pretoria and
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-26
JUDGE GOFF'S OIL WELL.
MAKES LUCKY STRIKE ON HIS
PROPERTY.

U3y Telegraph to Nirginan Pilot)
Wheeling. w Va, August 20
Judge Nathan Golf. of the United
States Circuit Court. Is having as
much good luck in oil developments as
he generally enjoys in the field of poll
tics.
Politically. the gods have smiled upon
the Judge for many years. and when
he began to sink u wildcat we'll on his
property, in Harrison county. a few
weeks ago. his ncighbors confidently
expected that oil would be found in
paying quantities. although no good
wells were within miles OF the SPOT.
Not only did the Judge strike oil. but
subsequent boring brings to light the
fact that the field he has developed is
worth much more than the first re-
suits of the work indica ted. At first
oil was occurred in the light sands and
as tho drill went deeper more of the
flud was discovered. The one we'll is
said to he producing 800 barrels Il day
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-26
News GATHERED
!. IN RAJ EICH
Lady Near Beaufort Accidentally
Kills a Friend.
a CHECK FOR BONDS
CHECK FOR BONDS
lie city or Raleigh Receives Money
For Improvement bonds Sold-A
Citizen Of winston suddenly KILL
cd Large Snlcr of Tobacco ut Kim
ston- heath of MIR. Wade Hampton
Cheek Mt henderson,.
Especial to Virginian-Pilot.)

Raleigh, \. c., August pa Beau
Fort special says: Mrs. George Taylor.
shf Doguc. whose husband keeps a
Sitore near the scene of the Weeks
murder. accidentally shot Il young girl,
I)ora Taylor by name, to-day. Mr..
Erayor was absent at the time. and
us Miss Taylor came into the store
hIrs. Taylor asked her if she did not
Evant To see her Few pistol. AT the
Fame time she handed the weapon to
Ehc young lady. when by some means
hcr finger touched the trigger. There
tvas Il flash and report. and Miss Dora
fell dead.
I Mrs. Taylor is Frustrated by the
Shock. 1t is feared she will go insane.
RALEIGH RECEIVES CHECK.
r The city of Ealelgh yesterday re-
Hcivcd cashiers check for Sl06, OSO55.
Eccent sale of the 100000 of 1 per cent.
ktreet Improvement bonds. The pur-
Ehascgs, Ii will he remembered. were
F)ennleon Pryor ~ Co, Cleveland. o..
e. Si0J525. They now have the city's
Aonds and the city treasurer has in
aiand finds 10 cover their sale.
4 WINSTON MAN KILLED.
s News comes from Winston that Mr..
Eamuel Cook was killed instantly last
pound passenger train on the Norfolk
L nd Western road. just before 1t reach
Ed Avalon He was told by the flag
nan not to jump. His hcnd struck
Che oil box of the passenger coach.
Ii The deceased was an esti,nable young
gome, ri Danvlle. Va. tonight for
Enterment.
H LARGE TOBACCO SALES.
|. a letter received in this city from
siinston says: There was the largest
tobacco sale here Wednesday since tho
knarkct opened this season. over two
aundred thousand pounds. at an aver
< &c of between seven and eight cents
Tobacco men here say that there will
pc 100000 pounds of tobacco sold on
Shis market during the season.
+ II Is expected that the Atlantic Coast
+ ,ine VIII soon begin TO erect a now
passenger and freight depot on a new
lie from the one recently burned.
+ DIED AT HENDERSON.
i A news letter from Henderson. dated
wednesday, contains the following:
+ The funeral services of Mr.. Wade
K Hampton Check. fourth son of General
|V. II. Check. who died yesterday MORN
ns, were held in the Episcopal Church
|St o'clock this afternoon The Rev
L ul!an T.. 1nSlc ofliciated. The pail
Bearers We're Mcssrs. Robert I.assitcr.
I5rooks Parham, Edward Tucker, Phil
'homas. Simon Rowland and William
'lcNair Honorary -bcarcrs-Col.
Ienry Perry and Mr.. w i. Gary.
{ Mr.. Cheek was one OF ifcnjiei-son's
|snost popular and promising young
men. He was n. social favoritc. and an
accurate business young man. having
he respect ana confidence of all who
-,ncw him. However. his death has
|2ast a gloom over the entire commu-
|lity.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-26

Mrs. c. w. Rca leaves to-day for Il
few days stay with relatives at Hcrt
ford.
Mr. Ethel Burton has returned to
Rocky Mount 10 resume his duties as
clerk at the Hotel Woodland.
The L. 5. lighthouse tender Holley
Is in the harbor to-day.
Mr.. Joseph Campin, of Hartford. is
in town this morning on business.
The ladies of the Baptist Church are
making preparations for giving a lawn
party on the Courthouse green Mon
day night.
MIR Nat Newly. of California, is in
Edcnton for II short stay.
Mr.. Charles Eitchelt is off on n
pleasure trip TO Virginia Beach, Ocean
View and other places.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-26
TRAVELLERS GUIDE.
Old Dominion Steamship Co.'S Lines
PASSENGER ACCOMMODATIONS
UNSURPASSED.

Fare, including meals and stateroom
Ro oHT.h trip imited to 80 days ,S se5
For tickets and reservation of state
rooms apply at ticket Office ls9 Main
street. or ut general Office, at wharf.
'' TIM ,iP'"! sc q !; II OF STEAMERS
Hampton Reads Mohjack. Luray. Aoco-
mac and Virginia Dare, smiling daily tex
cept sunday from Company's wharf. Nor
m sis o ana 10 p M PSS ano i1 S &
and 1905 Il. M. ana sos y. M; Bay Line
wharf, Norfolk. ut 1900 and 1850 a. m. ana
FOR iiAMpToN-at ll;i5 a. M. ana 3:i5
ana .l0 y. m; Portsmouth. 1905 a. m
and 800 p. m: Bay Line, at 1880 4. m
FoK NfEwProRr NEWS AND SMITH
FlELD--Nt $50 p. m: Portsmouth. 2.i5 p.
M ;+o Fay y. Linz S;oS P m; p,,,rys
$50 a. n. Portsmouth. 6H5 a. m Bay
FOR NoRTi+ RivER On Monday.
W odncsdlN ana Friday at $50 Il. III
Portsmouth. e;i5 a. m; Bay Line. ':co
FOR SEVERN RlvEr-on Tuesday,
thursday ana Saturday at $50 a. NJ
i'ortsmouth. 6Ao a. M: BAY Line, 7;oO
a.. m
ron BACK: roouosIN AND YORK
ON Monday. "Wednesday and Friday at
g.i5 Il M. Portsmouth. $50 u. M; Bay
ron NANSEMOND RIVER AND SUF-
tOLl\-At 500 y. m: Portsmouth. $40 y.
m. Connecting at Suffolk with Suffolk
and Carolina railroad.
Frcght FOR Ware. East. North. Severn.
Rack. Poquosin. York and Nansemon,i
ElN"r Landings must be prepaid.
All schedules subject to change with
out notice
Freight for Washington and Ncwbornc.
y. c.. received at and delivered from
Norfolk ana Souihcru railroad depot
Freight received daily tcxccpt sunday
until 500 y. III.
NJ. l.. CROWEII.
General Agent.