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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-29
Theatregoing Manners.


Several OF our exchanges, In discussing
he subject of behavior among audiences
IN the theatres OF the land. are making
a Simultaneous protest against the prac-
tee which prevails of preparing TO leave
the theatre before plays are ended. We
are not without instances OF this In Bos-
ton. The cause of this is the necessity
that many are under Of making an early
cit from houses in order to catch ears
- shall take them 10 their homes. ana
thus be relieved from what may prove
10 be weary street waiting; yet the tact
remains that noise ana hustle which 3D.
scure the concluding words OF play aIe
not only discourteous 10 ACTORS put 4
ences who desire 10 see the end OF an
inter, sting performance fully rounded
out. In itself this conduct In audiences
Is distinctly bad manners. and must l'e
marked as such. whatever excns. may
be offered for IL
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nishes the amount OF stores and supplies
necessary; the Bureau OF Engineering
the general type OF weight OF engines
and boilers. The Bureau Of Construction
now goes to work TO get all this mass
of material into a boat that VIII not
draw too much water, have great carry
ing capacity. the steadiness Of rock
for gun practice, and lines that will give
the boat the highest speed In the world
for her class on the least amount OF
horse power.
The general data thus roughly gathered
together is talked over and the wheat
wlnnowed from the chan. Ii Is sent back
10 the various bureaus tor more de-
tailed design. The engineers get out the
design OF engines and boilers, following
the best practice I'm the world, consult
ing many types of foreign boats, using
a great deal of what they have learned
from their own experience.
The weight of every piece OF the en-
gine-pping. boilers, and auxiliary ma
chinery-is then estimated and the CEN
ire of gravity found. In other words. the
point In the boat where an equivalent
weight would have TO be placed to have
the same effect on the trim OF the boat
"a the weight Of the distributed ma
chinery.
THE FINAL DESIGN.
This is forwarded 10 the Bureau OF
Construction and Repair. who have in the
mean time received similar data from
the other bureaus. They go 10 work and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-29

battleship Texas had been built In Rich
mond served further to attract the at
tention OF officials in Washington TO ire
facilities OF this city, and II was AT
Ieast gratifying II IL was not SURPRISING
whom contracts were awarded to w. IL.
Trieg ship-Building Company for three
,ornedo-boats and two destroyers.
n was decided that tho t0rpedo-boats
MA no named "Shubrck." Stockton,
and "Thornton.' respectively, after Az
,,,irai william Branford Shubrick' VINO
,,os horn on Bulls Island. ;. c., OctoDs'
o. 100. Commodore Robert Field stoch
g., whose eventful life OF II years closeu
at princeton. his birthplace. OCTOBER :,
1Ses and Captain James Thornton
,toyrirnack. y. H., who served WIN us
tlnction in the Mexican and civil wars
rho TWO destroyers will perpetuate the
memory OF Commodore Richard Daie'
vino was born near Norfolk. Va. NoVem-
ber G. 1856. and Commodore stephen De-
catur. who rendered his country distin-
o,,ished service in the war with 1ripon'
the war OF 1872, and in the affair with
hlgiers.
Tho contract price OF the torpedo-boats
r.ae 500 no each and Of the destroyers
soc0 600 each. The work has been push
cd forward with all possible speed ana IL
Is very decided feather In the cap
OF the Richmond firm that the WORK -
ouch farther advanced in the Richmond
vard than in any other yard when re-
.eived a contract for similar Work AT
the same time The quality OF the WORK
nut into the boats Is said by the naNai
experts TO be absolutely unsurpassed
OFFICERS AND FORCE.
The force at work on the boats; IN,
cIudes besides the officers and heads Oh
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-29

the various departments, no less than
30 men.
Mr. William j. 1rigg, president,
Mr.. I.ilburn T. Myers. vice-pIeslueht
Mr.. w. G. Preston, secretary
Mr.. ]. A. Nelson, superintendent
Tine office force includes the foloWlhs'
Il. 5. Robinson, chief clerk.
j. NJ Skinner. cashier.
J. T. W. Curtis clerk:
Charles c. Cooke, clerk.
Herbert Curtis. time-keeper.
ID. Kemper Kellogg, cost clerk
A. ArnesOn, order clerk.
William $. Archer, storekeeper.
D. 5. Gordon. assistant sto rex
A. NJ. Robinson, stenoSiapheE'
Granville Smith, clerk.
/ l. Chahn, assistant time-keeper'
a Cruickshanks. master mecnaulc.
w II. Woody. Jr., master shlp-htter.
= r. Pratt. chief hull craftsman.
Thomas Jardine, chief-engine drafts
" r. NJ. Wood. mold-loft craftsman.
The foremen of the different DEPART
ments are: .o,,,,o .hon
H y. Waters, foreman pattern shop'
W. r.. Hayson, foreman copper shop.
c. Winburne, foreman foundry.
7 McGinlev foreman boiler shop.
William Smith, foreman blacksmith
shop.
y. l.. FORBES, ltl tildu snip '-'N'' $500,
Joseph Byrd, foreman riVeters anu
caulkers. e.,
William IT, Musseu outside foreman.
c. H. Wiltshire, foreman painters.
Nangus Lee, foreman riggers.
The craftsmen employed by the COM
pany are:
J. +. Beukert.
l.. Y. Jones.
j. !. Palmer,
II. II. Schultz,
TaZewell Gilmer,
Ekelaund.
Conrad Kundsen,
G. b. Ford,
&. j. Rocker.
s. i. Parker.
j. L. WhitlOck.
J. NJ. y. Allen,
4. c. Meagher.
George Townsend.
Alfred Alosby.
Charles Herreshoff.
- Deakyne,
f.. X. Mullen.
Brown Crenshaw. .......,
GOVERNMENT REPRESENTING -.
The representative Of the United states
Government employed at the yards are:
GOVERNMENT HULL Department /.
Naval Constructor George IL. kocN'
experimenting naval construction.
Assistant-Nayal-Con Wln1m
G. GrOvesbeck. assistant. experimenting
naval construction.
Chief-Draftsman n. J. Iuokett'
Inspector NJ. p. McDonagh. -
Draftsmen-A. J. Caughtry. A. G
Gensler. W. =. Gray. W. c. McGowan
+ c. Cross, Oscar p. BEDFORD, Thomas
| j. Garrett. ,,.,.-,
| Lieutenant w Strcther Smith, super
| intending naval engineer
| William Birmingham. craftsman.
| l. w Cue clerk
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-29

mite term. In view of that crisis, the
Government OF the United States contem-
plated the purchase Of numerous small
boats for the navy. and the advantages
that Richmond offered for their construc-
ton were considered, and regarded with
much favor.
The peaceful solution OF those diff
culties arrested the enterprise. which was
again made possible by the Spanish-Ame-
rcan war.
1t was net scheme Of the officials at
Washington at that time-Assistant-
Secretary Roosevelt being especially in
terested-that 100 small boats should be
built for the navy Naval officer, every
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hard questions IL everybody has a diff
ferent opinion, and all are sure that they
are right
REVIEW OF FOREIGN SHIPS.
A review must be made of all the
latest foreign ships their speeds, and
engine power TO better determine the
most suitable type Of engine for our
ships. although in reality, we follow our
own ideas a great deal in this particular
branch. as we are probably ahead OF the
other nations of the world in naval en-
CINE designing.
The Bureau Of Ordnance states how
many and what calibre guns are 70 De
carried; the Bureau Of Equipment fur-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-29
MISS MARY CURTIS,
Zone of Miss Shubrcks Maids of HONOR

ment, she Is placed In commission, and
after a period OF from three 20 six
months trial in actual service. an
other inspection ia made and all defects
found then must be remedied by the
builders. II found all right. the final
acceptance papers are made out and she
is off for the Philippines or some other
worm seaside resort.
WILLIAM BUCKINGHAM.
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RACES on THURSDAY.

The races will take place on the Expo
ition-Grounds Raoe-Track on the after
noon Of November 3D. For these Mr.. w.
j. Carter. the well-k1own horseman, has
secured many entries. and much interest
attaches TO the events. There will be
five running races and an exciting steeple-
chase. The entries for these are yet
OPEN. and hence no list OF the participants
can be given.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-29

IF you scour the world you will seN>r
md remedy equal TO One Minute Cough
Cure" says Editor Fackler. OF the Mi
canopy Qia.) Hustler. 1t cured his family
of la grippe. and saves thousands from
pneumonia. bronchitis. Group. and ali
throat and lung troubles. Bodeker Bros.
4. A. Miller.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-29
DURING THE WINTER or 1901 MK.

DURING THE WINTER or 1877 VIZ,
James Reed. one of the leading citi<,.
ana merchant. or Clay, Gay county. M,
Va, struck his leg against Sine VI
IA such n manner as 10 brusc 10 severely
II became very much swollen and palnsi
him SO badly that he could not waiS
Without the aid Of erutches lie VIZ
treated hv physicians. also used sever u
49, ~ IMMINENT. and two and half SAL
ions az whiskey In bathing II. but no-
,ctno, gave any relief until he began us'ls
Chamberlain's Pain Balm. THIS oro"sn'
49,, a complete cure In a weeks time.
onn a - Helieves that had he not used inls
EN- ra"'edx his lex would have had %
an,nntsted. pain Balm Is uu,i "a
g., sorgins. bruises. and Rheumatism. y'
sale bv all druggists. SO So-sa. snhsS "
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-29
INSPECTED.

Every drawing made by the contract
ing firm Is submitted TO either the SUI
perintending engineer or constructor, ana
by them. after examination, forwarded TO
their respective bureaus for the signature
OF the head Of the bureau before any
work in the shop is done at all. Be
fore the chief of bureau affiXes his sigma
ture the engineers who are stationed at
the bureau 20 over each drawing as
sent I'm. compare it with those OF similar
domestic and foreign ships, thorough
" consider 1t. and then. and not till then,
is it signed by the chief.
TTpon being returned 10 the local en-
gineer or constructor IL is forwarded by
him to the contractors, with tho bureaus
comments.
II Is now ready for the shops. Every
niece of metal used in these ships IS OF
the very best obtanable in the world,
and must have undergone exhaustive
tests. After each special machine IS COM
pleted it is again inspected, and If It
is a cylinder or valve. a water test Is
made TO SEQ If it is tight.
1t IS then weighed in the presence OF
the inspector and placed aboard the boat,
and this weight must agree with the COM
bned weight Of the several pieces Of
which the finished product IS made up.
After the machinery is in the ship II
is tested by water pressure and then by
steam-Jo per cent. higher in pressure
than the actual working pressure car
ried.
Every Individual rivet Of the many
thousands used in building the hun Is ex-
amined and made tight. All the COM
partments holding water are tested.
MANY INSPECTIONS.
In fart from the time the boat is COM
menced until she is finished there Is not
a place about her that has not been
under the eye o. an inspector, sworn 10
the government.
That is one OF the reasons that the
Oregon made such n fine showing on
her recent personally conducted tour
around South America
Ii is a feather in the caps Of the Amer
lean contractors for the government to be
able TO say that they do not need watch
ing. and in nearly every case the con-
tractors are glad of the aid OF the gov
eminent forces in preventing mistakes
creeping in unawares.
After launching the machinery is placed
aboard. and the boat is usually taken TO
some navy-yard 10 receive her guns,
stores, etc.
BUILDERS TRIAL TRIP.
Everything is now ready for the build
ers trial trip. II satisfactory, application
IL made 90 the Secretary Of the Navy
FOR permission to run the official trial
on this trial there are engineers ana
constructors located all over the ship
from the deck to the keel-and on the
results of the trial and the inspection
before and after depends the preliminary
acceptance of the boat. There have been
torpedo-boats in the United States navy
that have required as many as twelve
trials before the contract speed was
reached. but this is not usual
Professionally accepted by the govern
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-29

the association, and these five will be at
liberty TO name two more. There can be
no appeal from the decision Of the judges.
10. The time-keepers will la appointed
by the Judges.
II. The above regulations will apply
20 the Interstate Tournament. which con-
test is given TO knights from any State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-29
THE BIG CARNIVAL.
rcr poJRRI or EVENTS FOR RICH
Moxp's GUESTS.
PARADE, LAUNCHING, AND FIREWORKS
TIL. the Programme for f"'S""'
wednesday Big Tourn""c"'
u.u VIII he Seen, Thursday inter-
.,.,e Tour ament and Races.

An ,s now in readiness for carniVal
x,..k IN Richmond. II Il does not RAIN
and the weather man has promised IAN
weather. this week will be one OF inc
most interesting which has occurred III
Richmond's history for many years past
The torpedo-boat shuoricN' the iis'
battleshlp ~ its class 90 be constructed
,n tho south. Sc on the ways ready TO
be launched. the city is in gala AZURE
the President Of the United states ana
bis Cabinet will be here, on1 there are
assurances that the city VIII bo INVADED
by A throng. the like Of which has rot
been seen here since the Lee monument
was unveiled.
Richmond IS expecting a large oio"u
OF visitors. and being capable OF handing
and caring for such crowd. Richmond
Is preparine 70 welcome them into her
gates and TO give them a genuine Old
time Virginia reception. The business
men OF the city. and the citizens gene
rally. arc determined to make oil carh-
val week an event second 70 none oil us
kind ever held.
NedlIlE luill what th' ''''N 81.
10 Richmond the people Of the city have
undertaken "a grand entertainment for
their guests during carnival Week ana
though the celebration does not begin
until Tuesday. IL is expected that hum
dreds Of strangers will reach the city
tomorrow. and by noon Tuesday their
numbers will be- increased 20 mauy thou-
sands.
THE CARNIVAL BEGINS.
The carnival begins Tuesday 1'ping
al I'D O'Clock. with the grand trf, pa
rade. pageant which itself N1 os
second only 90 the Mardi Gras. for which
New Orleans g. 90 Justly celebrated All
over The city Aoats arc building. the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-29

Old papers ;or sale at Is cents pei
bupdrsd at the Dispatch efficA
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orders for printing sent to the Dispa'sn
company viii DO ky N prompt attention.
and tho style Of work and prices WV ~
sure 20 please you
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pIan and contrive until every piece Is
fitted into the hull made for II, IKE the
mechanism of watch.
Another general conference OF the
powers. and the design is accepted. Spe-
cIfcations are then gotten out. THESE
arc really detailed descriptions or every
thing that goes 10 make up the snip, are
printed In book form, and. with tne
drawings. are forwarded TO the frms VINO
have notified the Secretary OF the Navy
Of their intention 20 bid
Now Is the time that the struggles or
the contractors take place. How niue
can they afford TO bid. how can they
best beat the other firms, and yet make
money out OF the contractY ms had
better be loft to each individual contract
ing firm to explain.
The date Of opening the bids Is now
M hand. and tho contractors gather from
all over the United States-Naine and
California. washington and Virginia-and
the Meeting place Is In the reception
room of the Secretary Of the Navy.
MANUALS QUARTZ DE HEUR.
Around the long table in the centre OF
the room sits the Secretary Of the Navy
and the bureau chiefs with their secre-
taries The Judge-AdvOcate-Gene OF
the navy Is there 70 see that the con-
tracts are I'm proper shape and THAT the
certified check accompanied each bid.
There IL a breathless stiffness in the
room and the contractors eye eacn
other nervously. No wonder; there may
be 100000 worth ot work depending
ON difference i'm a bid Of only $500.
The bids are opened slowly and de-
liberately and the moment the last one
f. read congratulations are showercd on
the happy firm, or man, as the case may
be
The work of building the ships Is SUI
perintended by a naval engineer and a
constructor assisted by a corps OF engi-
neers and craftsmen from civic life, who
are thoroughly familiar with the details
Of This work
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-29

The force at work on the boats. IN
cIudes besides the officers and heads Oh
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-02-03

curious story comes from Yves, Flr-
gina explaining the break In the sena-
torfaI deadlock which resulted in tie cleo
tioa az Nathan n. COT. Il viii be remeui-
bered tnag the Republicans had bat one
majority On joint b2iIol. and the Demo
cratic majority n the house was about 10
unzeat & couple ~ is Republican mem
be.s. when the senate Republican major
ity threatened retaliation by unseating
Democratic members o; that body MI
GoY was the Republican caucus nominee.
but tao Republican members declared he
should never receive their votes far United
States senator. X they adhered TO their
resolution often and emphatieaHy ex-
pressed, there would be precipitated at
once q hopeless deadlock which would In
ali probability coutguue through the ses-
siof. The Democratic members saw in
this situation an opportunity 10 prevent
the election Of senator az this time and
promptly took advantage OF It by making
the senate & proposition to abandon the
steps taken to uuseat Republican mem
beers Of the house IL the senate would
abandon the contest against Democratic
members in that body. This was speedily
agreed to b. the Republicans. At the
next joint session Of the legislature the
two anti-Goff members saw the error Of
their way and cast thei- votes with the
majority. thus eleeting Mr. Con on the
first ballot. The Democrats admit they
were outgenefaled. but talk of contestgng
grounds for their contest i: viii. no doubt
be abandoned
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-02-03
THE CAPITOL. jon.

The Pierce county delegation in the
legislature is prompt In carrying our its
pledge IL support the stale capitol Job
In return for solitary vote for United
states senator The Northern Pacific
railroad. having elected one Of its two
candidates, il likewise cxertlng its pow
erfui influence 10 help Pierce fulfil Us
contract. 1t will be found before the
session - ended that the senatorial
fight and the freight rate fight
have in one way or another involved
the Northern Pacific in almost every
important piece Of legislation before tfae
legislature. and the unfortunate mem
bers who did not vote for Mr Foster or
sir. Wilson. and who are really ear
nest IN their desire to enact laws for
the benefit OF the people, viii soon find
that the railroad has CONSIDERABLY ia
ken in Its own hands the job Of carry
Ing on the legislative branch " the state
government. and declaring what shall
and what shall not be framed into law
II Is fact that the railroad was never
before 50 bold nor so wide in the scope
OF it's operations. II has helped elect
senator and supposes 1t controls the
state senate. and 1t Is going ahead quite
regardless OF consequences.
The state needs a capitol T-.ere is no
doubt about IL. II also nesds Numerous
other things-morc money 10 pay is
debts. for instance. II is certain that
Gov. Rogers will veto the capitol BILL
and Olympia will have t. wait, anyway.
Ills inclination 10 disapprove the meas
Ure viii not be weakened by his knowl-
edge Of the deal by which its passage is
10 be promoted. The legislature would
better devote it's time to the considera-
ton OF other matters more likely to de
yelop into results.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-02-03
A CARD FROM MISS HANFoRD.

Seattle. Feb, >. 1899.
To the Editor: I am writing this with
the request that It shall be published, as
I desire 10 express publicly my thanks 10
the Post-Intelligencer for its splendid eI-
forts in aid OF the Olympia silver service
fund While there ara many papers
throughout the state which haHe assist
ed TO a more or less degree. | feel that
the success OF this affair has been largely
due - the efforts OF the Post-Intelli-
gencer. Believing. as most people did.
that, coming a. election and holiday time,
this project would not meet with the sue
cess il deserved the Post-Inteiligencer
nevertheless legally did its best 70 help
make the affair terminate in 4 manner
cred table TO the state
| know that many times these articles
concerning the Olympia fund have caused
much Inconvenience and have taken the
space of other things as worthy, perhaps.
For five months an article has been pub
ished almost daily, and I feel that the
Post Intelligence deserves especial men
tion fer its public spirit.
Although this Is a state affair, I. as the
one held responsible for the success Of
the project. feel deeply grateful to the
Post-Inteliisencer for its very Valuable
assistance. Sincerely yours.
ADA LENERTNC HANFORD.
l02i Madison street. Seattle. Wash.
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y special commission is investigating
the affairs Of the Banco Espanol at Ha-
wanna. The bank owes the city some 81
59o,eo. Since the investigation was begun
a number u important books have mys-
teg!ousiy disappeared. The president OF
tbs hank, senior Galhis. has been invited
to appear before the commission nam
Der - times. buJ in each Instance has sent
weird that his severe labors At the bank
had made him So tiycd tina. he was an
able Ia ho present At The appointed time
The commission has sent him an sit ma
t9n. and II that doesn't fetch him a pc
lLceman vill
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-02-03
GEN. MILES REMOVAL.

The report that President Mckinley
will remove Gen Miles from the com
maud OF the army will naturally be re-
Ceived with much misgivlng Despite
the probable fact that the general has
a tendency To be insubord!natr, he Is a
distinguished soldier Nhose word Is suf-
sicient t. command many followers aud
- create numerous partisans whose &C
tivlty ia his behalf would b. Al uuf9r-
tuuate element t. Introduce into the
present delicate situation in the war
department.
The IuhIie q, large has never been
altogether satisfied with the explaua-
tions glvea-or rather the lack If ex-
plantations the failure - place Gen.
Miles lo active command during the
war. ae1 this proposed retirement woul4
psohah.} only serve Ia aeceutaatc ans
criticism % 10 u'sg,e stronger any acsu-
ai resentment; Friends ~ President
Mckinley viii hore that he Win hesitate
long before De proceeds to this extreme
There are perhaps others In The taal-
'ary Organization ~ tbe co4ntry who
.heA3l suffer lrat
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II Is announced that Gen. Gomez. the
head of the Cuban army Is DESTROYS OF
having a personal interview with Presl-
dent Mckinley, American army officers
In Cuba think such a visit would be pro-
duetive OF great good. Gen Gomez hes
tates To So TO Washington without an in
tjma;ion from the president that he will
lie received. No formal invitation is like
y % lac sent. but II Is understood that he
VIII be informally assured that President
Mckinley wiii receive him and listen to
Nhas hi has 10 say.