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Gilpin observer., 1899-03-30
COSTLY MONSTER MISSILES.
Steel Tempered With nv Much Care
ns a Razor Blndc.

ns a Razor Blndc.
The invention of the modern high
power guns has brought into use pro-
jectiles that are the finest product of in
genuity and improved machinery, call
ing for the best efforts of skilled arti-
sans. Instead of cast iron globes that
could be turned out by any foundry 90
years ago, use is now made Of the grades
of steel, tempered with as much care as
a razor blade and ground and polished
with as much exactitude as a surgical
instrument.
Hero is the history Of the making of
a 10 inch shell, and as the projectiies
of all sizes are made in the same man
ner it gives some idea of the vast
amount of labor required to equip a
fleet.
In the casting shop molten sueei is
cast into solid piece l21s inches in
diameter. 1t is then taken to the forge
room, where, after being reheated, it
is hammered down to 102l inches and
considerably elongated during the proc
ess. Next it is conveyed to the machine
room and placed upon specially con-
structed lathe and turned and pointed.
The only parts of the shell that bear
against the rif1ed surface of the gun are
the conical end and the copper ring
that encircles the base. This ring is
soft, SO as not to injure the rifling
After the finishing cut has been given
to the projectiles the diameter of the
largest part of the cone is 10. 5 inches
and that of the body Of the shell is 900
inches.
Then the "extraoting score" is cut
There is v shaped groove, in which a
tool can be fastened when it is desired
to withdraw the shell from the gun
The next move is the boring of a inch
hole in the base of the projectile to a
depth of IA inches. Tempering follows
In this process the shell is suspended
point downward, into receptacle filed
with molten Leaf, and is allowed to
settle until the metal rises above the
cone base.
At first the temperature Of the lead
is but 500 degrees, but it is increased
gradually to 1900 degrees. The work
of heating continues for many hours,
when the shell is withdrawn and spray
ed with water, to give it hard exterior.
Next follows bath in vat filled with
secret ingredients, after which the shell
is cooled with jet of water.
Once more the she'll goes back to the
machine shop, where the hole in the
base is widened half an inch and the
depth increased 2 inches. The hole is
then threaded and screw plug insert
ed. The grinding room is next. Here
the extreme diameter of the cone is
ground down to 10 inches exactly. The
workmen now apply the "band score, !"
which is groove for the reception Of
the soft copper band.
After the soft steel cap has been fitted
to the tip Of the projectile, on the theory
that when the shell strikes the armored
side Of battleship the point will be
protect6d without any interference with
its penetrating power. the work is fin.
ished 30 far as the steel company is con.
cerned. It is then boxed mp and shipped
to some United States arsenal, where II
is filled with an explosive compound
and made ready for lite work of destruc-
tion.-Philadelphia Record.
Gilpin observer., 1899-03-30
BInmnrcIs,n fortune.

The National Zeitung declares on the
highest authority that tho total amount
of Prince Bismarcl's fortune from all
sources at the time Of his death did not
quite reach 1900, 900 marks, and that
1t is burdened, so fur as his heirs are
concerned. with several considerable
annuities. Tho convertible value of the
late x-chancellor's orders and silver
presentation plate is appraised in the
same journal at less than 90, 900 marks.
Gilpin observer., 1899-03-30
Diplomatic.

Henry" she said disconsolately,
"you didn't give me birthday gift" +"
"By Jove, that's so," said Henry.
"but you see you always look so younf
that can't realize you ever Ind birth
days"
Then she was happy, and he smiled
the mean. subtle smile Of n man who
has saved money.-London Tit. Bits.
Gilpin observer., 1899-03-30
COLOR AND PLANTS.
Interesting Experiments with Oic-
fercnt COloreI Lights on Lettuce.

fercnt Coiored Lights on Lettuce.
Remarkable effects of light of differ
ent colors upon growing vegetables have
been obtained in experiments by Camille
Flammarion, the French astronomer.
He experimental with bands Of light
thrown upon successive strips Of soil in
which plants were set 1t was shown
that plants grown in red hothouse be-
come in given time four times as big
as those exposed to ordinary sunlight.
The poorest development-praoti
amounting to failure-was obtained un-
Gilpin observer., 1899-03-30

LETTUCE AS AFFECTED BY CoLoRED LIGHTS.
der blue glass, Lettuce under blue and
green glass did poorly. Under red glass
it ran up like Jacks beanstalk, bloom
ing Is days earlier than under white
glass. Indian corn, under red glass,
measured 1s inches, under green 8
inches and under blue 6 inches. Beans
flourished under white and red glass,
but perished under green and blue. -
New York Journal.
Gilpin observer., 1899-03-30

Wooing in England ia, as q rule, ths
preliminary to happy union. The lat
est statistics show that the average an.
nual number Of applications for divorce
docs not exceed 575, which Ia certainly
small, considering that tho number Of
Englishmen and English women who
marry each year is 450, 900.
Gilpin observer., 1899-03-30

In England loss thnn century ago Il
was not unusual for man to sell hi.
vito into scrYituda
Evening star., 1899-02-11
A Dangerous Sport,

Petitions for the privilege of using the
city streets for coasting purposes. espe-
cially where the course proposed carries
the sleds over rapid transit car line will
be apt 10 receive less favorable considera-
tion in view of the fatal accident in George
town the other night. Coasting on a city
thoroughfare is dangerous enough in itself
without being coupled with the menace of
death which the cars present There should
be no yielding to this desire whatever may
be the sentimental plea that the SHOWS are
feetlng and the chances of the little folks
for this unique sport are few. Life is far
more precious than sport. The hills which
are used by the coasters are practically un-
traversable. Any person crossing them
does SO at serious peril. The sleds rush
down at high speed, and cannot be checked
save with danger to the riders The men,
ace of broken limbs. if rot of death, is ever
present on all sides. When the sport is
conducted in a field, where no thorough
fares are crossed or used, the danger is re-
dCced to minimum. This is the only rea-
sonably safe condition of its enjoyment
Evening star., 1899-02-11

however. that under the second administra-
ton of Mr.. Cleveland no progress whatever
was made in checking or Furnishing trusts
That was free-trade administration, and
the antitrust law was the books, but
capital continued to combine and to move
in mysterious way it's wonders to per-
form.
VIII the issue be available in any form
for next year? A great many men of
prominence, who figure quite as much in
the political as in the business world, are
among the incorporators of these combi-
nations. Their names are known, and are
printed in the lists of boards of directors
and of officers. Apparently they have no
tear of suffering in their political fortunes
from such connections. Some are republi-
cans, some democrats, and probably a rake
with fine teeth would turn up few popu-
lists. II is business and every man with
capital who cares for such ventures finds
abundant opportunities now.
What will the political managers do?
lnveigh again against trusts, when they
know that so many men of political i'm
portance are involved, or drop the sub
1ect? The trusts are rated pretty high as
campaign contributors, and they have no
partisan prejudces. Their checks help to
nourish all parties, and next year they are
certain to be In a liberal and most i'm
partial frame of mind
Evening star., 1899-02-11

1t is cabled from Paris that the Drevfu,
during the various examinations of the ap-
parently interminable case that ii is now
falling TO pieces and fears are expressed
lest this mysterious memorandum upon
which hangs the entire prosecution against
the Hebrew captain, may actually be de-
stroyed. 1t consists of bit of note paper
of very thin texture, folded The folds have
worn through in places and the fragment
is now a mere rag, with the letters barely
legible. Accordingly, it is to be placed un-
der glass case and preserved religiousIy
from handling in the future
1t is suggestive that the Dreyfus agita-
ton has similarly torn the French national
spirit almost into tatters. So fierce have
been the animosities aroused by this issue
SO rancorous have been the sentiments of
antagonism and defense, so unjulicial have
been many of the processes invoked in the
inquiry, that the nation has been rent in
twain The worlds estimate of the French
sense of equity has likewise been worn
threadbare. 1t is impossible to calculate
how far the republic has fallen in the
scale of world opinion as a result of this
fierce controversy. Not even the Panama
scandal, which was based upon the cupidity
of men. provoked such storm of hostile
comment from the intelligent Inhabitants
of the earth. There is nothing in this dis
pute which springs from mere sordidness.
Pruned Of its excrescences, reduced to its
Evening star., 1899-02-11
i he Era of Trusts.

What is 10 become of the antitrust issue ?
The antitrust law. we know, Is on the
books, but il is Of no force. Ii is practical
u dead letter. II does not operate even
a. deterrent. Trusts continue to spring
up on every hand. Such far-reaching com
oinations of capital have never been known
before The amounts are enormous, and the
industries affected range ali the way from
steam engines to peanuts. The trail of the
trust is now over nearly everything that is
marketable. All sections have been invaded
North, south, east and west show the
touch of this comparatively new business
wrinkle.
The trust issue has appeared in several
halonai campaigns. Both parties have ex-
PRESSED themselves on the subject The re-
publicans have denounced trusts. and Mr.
Sherman of Ohio is the author of the anti
trust law The democrats and populists
hold that trusts are among the baleful re-
suits OF protective tariff. 1t was observed.
Evening star., 1899-02-11
Sudden Death in Heart Disease.

From the New York Herald.
The danger of overeXertion in cases of
heart disease was eXemplified in a sudden
and startling manner by the lady who fell
dead after ascending a long flight of stairs
in the opera building. 1t was known that
the deceased mad suffered from cardiac diff
ficulty for a long period, and it has now
been demonstrated that the organ was in
capable of withstanding the extra strain
that was put upon it.
This is so often the case that it is a well
sanctioned Injunction with medical men
that crippled heart should never be over
taxed. There is no more severe labor to
which it can be subjected than running or
climbing. Under the latter circumstances
the compensatory equilibrium of circula-
ton is always profoundly disturbed, as is
evidenced by marked palpitation and diff
cult breathing. Even with healthy parsons
these phenomena are often present in a
notable, although not dangerous, degree. A
crippled heart is, however, always q weak
one and too great care cannot be exercised
to keep it at an ordinary and safe level of
working capacity.
The usual cause of death is overdistsn-
sion of the heart cavities and consequent
paralysis of its muscular walls. Tie con-
dition may be gradually developed and pro-
gressive to certain extent, or NAV be as
sudden in its manifestation as stroke of
lightning. Numerous instances are on rec
ord in which persons with organic heart
difficulties have dropped dead while run
ming for q train, and aven intense mental
excitement and fright have been attended
with the same disastrous results, The
moral of this sad story is plain enough for
all
Evening star., 1899-02-11
Substituting Politics for Patriotism

Unfortunately for the country, we are
having distinct display of politics now in
the discussion in Congress of all the great
questions. First came the question of per-
manent peace, and that was challenged
and opposed as if the treaty had been ne
gotiated for the purpose of giving the Pres
ident some political advantage Now fol-
lows the question of a larger standing
army. and that is challenged and opposed
as containing the germ of militarism and
but thinly yelling a purpose to overcome
the civil power here at home. Some of the
talk is too wild for respectful considerable
while that pitched in the most conservative
key is yet unworthy of the occasion
Assumptions are not in order on either
side. But if one side may indulge in them,
why so may the other If Mr.. German and
Mr. Jones of Arkansas may suspect the
President of purpose to employ the mill
tary in next years national campaign why
Is he not authorized to suspect them of
purpose to encourage the spirit of riot
throughout the country then? Why this
shiyer which is running up and down their
backbones? Why should they be so quick
on trigger?
To state the case is to dispose of it..
The play is one of politics. and very small
politics. The President has neither the ma
ture nor the purposes of a dictator, and if
MIR. German and Mr.. Jones were the most
unscrupulous of men they could not throw
this country into riot. If the day were at
hand for display of force at the polls
one hundred thousand armed men, under
the most capable direction, would not be
handful. Even to intimate that such a
number could successfully be used to
change the character of American institu-
tions and substitute the bayonet for the
ballot is to affront the common intelligence.
A government representing seventy mil
lions of people which could be controlled
by an army of one hundred thousand men
would be unfit longer to live.
Would it not be better to approach these
questions in a different spirit? Is any
good purpose served by men in high office
holding the country UP to condemnation? :?
Does any American statesman really be-
lieve that the administration has deIiber-
ately entered upon policy for exterminat-
ing the Filipinos, or for browbeating in its
own interests citizens who may present
themselves at the polls for the purpose of
exercising the right of suffrage?
Evening star., 1899-02-11

first principles, the fight In France is for
what is known as the "honor of the army"
itself worn to shred reduced to a miser-
able fragment.
This ragged bit of paper ought by all
means to be preserved, under the strongest
of glass, visible to all beholders, set up In
the most public place, monument to un-
reasoning prejudice, to infamed passions,
to disregard for the state. If ever the re-
action comes which has been so confidently
predicted by outside observers. but which
seems to be always just beyond develop
ment, this fragment of note paper Will re-
veal to France a meaning Of incalculable
significance
Evening star., 1899-02-11
Freezing Humanity.

woman was found in New York yes
terday frozen to death. while her starving,
freezing babe lay beside her, feebly wall
ing. Think of that, you who have comfort
able homes. whose coal bins are piled high
with fuel whose larders are filed with
food. whose clothes are warm! The misery
Of the poor is bad enough In the best of
weather. 1t is appalling when the cold
comes, when there is no fire, no food, no
hope. People may be starving and freez-
ing in this city today, neglected, forgotten,
unknown. There is no lack of means to
help such as these. There is an abundance
of money. which its owners are willing to
give. But they don't know how to go about
the work. There are many who would
gladly go into the byways and seek the suf-
ferers. but they require some word of sug-
gestion and inspiration. They appreciate
and bewail the sufferings of the poor in
the abstract and ignore them in the con-
crete They sit by their comfortable
hearths and shed tears of sorrow for the
misery which the climate brings to the
unfortunates, bU- they do not think to put
on their wraps and furs and go out with
basket and purse to find and relieve the
worthy ones. 1t is not because they are un-
sympathetic, or unable to help, or unwilI-
ing, but because they are uuaccustomed to
exert themselves personally. For such po-
tential Samaritans the charity organiza-
uons afford an excellent medium for their
liberality. But whether they adopt this
means or turn over a new leaf and begin
active missionary work among the poor
there is serious need for their help Three
days of unexampied cold have brought the
poor to the extremity of despair. The spec
tacle Of the frozen mother in the great
city Of New York is no solitary exception
1t is, sad enough, only a sample.
Evening star., 1899-02-11

This thermometrfc progression cannot
possibly keep up long, or Washington will
go into the hands of a receiver. Seven be-
low Thursday morning, eight below Friday
morning and fifteen below Saturday morn
ing-and all official recordsi That is too
much of a good thing. OF course one may
get accustomed to low temperatures, but
1T requires long seasoning. A few days will
not do 1t. The average Washingtonian
would need several years of experience with
the zero range to enable him to welcome
this excessive cold as ''bractng"
Evening star., 1899-02-11
The Two Otises.
From the New York Journal,


In the distribution of glory for the Philip-
pine victories we must not mix the Otises
UP. 1t was Major General Eawell g. Otis
military governor of the Philippines and
commander of all our forces there. who wa q
in command of the general engagement of
Saturday night and Sunday, but it was
Brigadier General Harrison Gray Otis late
editor Of the Los Angeles Times, who led
yesterdays brilliant assault on the insur-
gent intrenchments at Caloocan.
Evening star., 1899-02-11
The Omen of Trouble.

Perhaps said the Asiatic potentate
''the prospect of war isn't so alarming, after
ALL"
But some of the European countries have
been purchasing military supplies
Yes. They always want them On the
whole it is reassuring to observe that they
haven't been issuing any peace notes
lately"
Evening star., 1899-02-11
AllOver Laces.

New Point Venice, in heavy
and light effects; also Mechlin
and Point Lierre, in white and
butter. Widths 22 to Is inches.
Prices 800 to So yard. Draped
figures here to show their
beauty as worn.
Evening star., 1899-02-11
The Obdurate Savage.

We didnr want to hurt you;
1t was our sole intent
To generously convert you
With hymn and testament:
To stop the foolish capers
Which, with such pain we note,
To make you read the papers
And teach you how to vote.
Your powers we n:eant to rally,
Until our plane you'd reach,
And learn to IKE the ballet
And the after-dinner speech.
We're benevolently pressing
Toward the hopes we long have nursed.
Though We find-and it's distressing
That Wen have to thrash you first
Evening star., 1899-02-11

a citizen Of Baltimore sent a dollar to
the park authorities to buy peanuts for the
poor squirrels in the zoo. He thought they
must De starving in this cold weather 1t
- far chance that there Is a cold and
hungry child living across the street from
mat man. and yet his sympathies are ali
for the squirrels in their warm quarters
Charity is. indeed. marvellous sentiment
Evening star., 1899-02-11
The Pacific Cable,
From the New York Tribune.

from the New York Tribune.
The message which the President sent to
Congress yesterday was one that should he
carefully needed and acted upon at the
earnest possible date. cable across the
Pacific ocean, connecting California with
Hawaii and the Philippines, is urgently
needed for military and naval purposes. and
Is an absolute necessity to the eommerce of
this country If the latter is to secure. and
hold the paramount place to which it is
naturally entitled In Pacific waters
Evening star., 1899-02-11
A February Declaration.

He once was hailed with scant applause
But if he'll only bring
His song once more. with proper cause,
Well hail with echoing applause
The man who writes on Spring"
Evening star., 1899-02-11

Dr. Parkhurst may feel slighted because
he was not consulted in connection with
the Investigations to discover how wide
open New York really is
Evening star., 1899-02-11

EX-President Cleveland every now and
then invites the country's attention to his
opinion that 1t is making a grave mistake.
Possibly Mr. Cleveland thinks that it is
too long between bond issues.
Evening star., 1899-02-11
Sympathy.

Nike said Flooding Pete after they had
ridden a short distance in the patrol wagon,
we've got lot to be thankful fur
Yes" answered Meandering Mike; "t'ink
of all de folks dat'n have to pull t'roo dis
zero weather widout any nice warm jails
TO go to-
Evening star., 1899-02-11

A chess match between the British house
of commons and the United States House
of Representatives possesses the merit of
dignity. But base ball game would b,
more interesting.
Evening star., 1899-02-11
New Nets.

The Black Silk Nets come in
new meshes, plain, striped and
figured, IS inches wide, soc to
1898 yard. Those 22 inches
wide for fronts are beautihed
with ribbons and braids. s. to
So yard.
Evening star., 1899-02-11

1t is very possible that Governor Roose-
Welt will not leave Richard Croker very
much more time in which to formulate
opinions on anything except how to hold on
to his own political possessions.
Evening star., 1899-02-11

Agoncillo has been slightly hampered in
expressing the intentions of the F'ilipinos
by lack of knowledge as to what they
were going to do next.
Evening star., 1899-02-11
The Objection.

Herbert is just plain. everyday young
man. said Mabel to her father.
There's precisely the objection was the
prompt reply. II might stand him every
other day, but this thing of calling seven
times week becomes tiresome."
Evening star., 1899-02-11

Senator German can at least contemplate
the future with the serenity of a man who
has no deadlock on his hands.
Evening star., 1899-02-11

New York's, poison mystery Is developing
the usual large number Of people who seem
to be overfowing with important inforna-
ton until they get on the witness stand.
Evening star., 1899-02-11

The French government is convinced that
the only thing for Captain Dreyfus to do
is to step quietly aside and be forgotten.
Evening star., 1899-02-11

Witnesses before another court Of inquiry
will see the advisability of confining them
selves to pain punctuation marks and
avoiding exclamation points.
Evening star., 1899-02-11

Andree, sincere and courageous man,
perished in the snow. Keely took no stock
in his own invention, and made a very
comfortable income from 1t.
Evening star., 1899-02-11

After waiting reasonable time for some
one to fill the shoes of Henry George, Hon.
Tom. Johnson modestly steps forward and
offers himself.
Evening star., 1899-02-11
2Oc.
Some Worth ST. so.

Best of Point Venice and Ba-
tiste Lace Galloons, Insertions
and Edges, some being 5 inch
es wide. None worth less than
75c yard. Mondays visitors
will find ST, $I.25 and SI.5o val
ues at 2oc yard for choice.
Evening star., 1899-02-11
Comparing Notes.

MY ancestors came over in the May
flower" said the icy young woman.
''Indeed?" responded her equally frigid
friend. None of my people have ever, to
my knowledge, travelled otherwise than
first-class"
Evening star., 1899-02-11

Certain torment awaits the man who goes
out of the front end of a street car during
such weather as now prevails and leaves
the doors open hehind him.
Evening star., 1899-02-11
In Roth Dtrectio,.

From the Savannah News
There Is much difference between great
ness and bigness In which direction shall
our country expand?
Evening star., 1899-02-11

The Empress of China has dispensed with
any peace-note preliminaries and proceeded
to raise an army of 25ooo0 men.
Evening star., 1899-02-11

General Miles still maintains the attitude
of a man who thinks he is managing the
aggressive end of an argument.
Evening star., 1899-02-11
Importers Broken Sets at Broken Prices.

All this seasons effects Broken the
importer has allowed merchants pick certain
For those sold big price secured
with the later disposal of the broken sets" We paid
ask reductions prices that average per For
3oc instead of ST yard for pieces Of 2nch wide Ven
ice Laces, not having the edges match.
Evening star., 1899-02-11
of Peculiar Interest to Women.

From the Chicago News.
In demanding $50, ,000, 900 and acceptinp
S3,UaeOo Gen. Gomez has interested the
women in Cuban affairs