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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03
PROPOSALS FOR BUILDING, Etc.
Eastern State Hospital.
Williamsburg, Va, April 23d, 1900.

SEALED PROPOSALS for repairs to
and extension OF tho present Laundry
Building of this Hospital. as we'll as the
erection OF a new Culinary Department.
~ o'clock m. OF TUESDAY. May the Sth,
1900.
Bids must include the furnishing OF all
labor and material of every description
necessary for the completion OF the CON-
tract. md the successful bidder will be
to enter IN int into with an
two-thirds (2-3) OF the contract price. con-
ditioned for the faithful performance Of
the same.
Tho contract for completing all of the
above work may be awarded to one or
moro bidders. the right being reserved to
reject any or all bids offered.
this office For f,irther inTormation M
ply to l.. s. FOSTER.
superintendent f. 8. Hospital,
ap2i-6t&my1.2.3.4 Williamsburg. Va.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03
CAUCUSES OF
THE DELEGATIONS.
Important Conferences Held Pre-
paratory to State Convention.
THE SELECTIONS ARE MADE.

The Delegates of Each oftho Ton Congress-
ional Dis'ric Select Members of the
Slate Convention Committees on Gre
dcntials Permanent Organization and
Resolutions District Electors Dele
gates and Alternatos to tho National
Convention. and Some Take Action ON
the Constitutional Convention Question.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

Read the advertisement of the Port
Norfolk Investment Company and then
take n trip on the electric cars from
Portsmouth ferry to see this example
of quick city building. The view of
the harbor from Port Norfolk is the
most enchanting to be had anywhere
in this section. my2-4t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03
To Richmond and Return st.oo.

Sunday. May 9th. special train will
leave Norfolk and Western depot S n.
IN. Stops at Petersburg. Returning.
leave Richmond 1880 y. m. Children
will be charged full fare.
]. Il. HERMAN. Mgr.
ape. 81, 2s,my1.2,3
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

The choicest weaves in foreign suit
ings and trouserings shown by
RUDOLPH &c WALLACE,
1893 Main St
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03
ls,
NOTICE.

TO THE VOTERS OF BRAMBLEroN
Z. WARD:
Como out tonight and cast your yot,
for tho regular Democratic nominees.
o. Reed. C. Preston DENLY and A. M
Cousin. for Councilman for the 9Th Ward
And n; C. Pamplin for School Trustee.
smaS-1t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03
MINORITY REPORT.
ON PLATFORM SUBMITTED BY b.
B. MUNFORD AND JOSEPH

The undersigned minority OF the Com
mittee on Resolutions respectfully sub
NIT the following resolution as n sub
stitute for so much of the report sub
mitted by the majority as Endorses the
platform enunciated by the Democratic
Convention held at Chicago in 1896.
Respectfully submitted,
(Sicnadl
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

After the close of the Sixth District
convention the District Congressional
Committee Immediately held n meeting.
The committee is composed of Messrs.
James p. Woods, D. @. Eggleston, w.
Fl. Calhoun, w. B. Bouldin, o. l.
Stems. They organized and called the
Congressional convention for the Sixth
District for the purpose of nominating
a candidate for Congress-. to meet at
Roanoke on. july 18TH, The basis OF
representation was fixed at one dele
gate to every 100 votes cast for w. ].
Bryan, or fraction thereof over so. The
meeting then adjourned. w. II. Cal
houn was elected chairman and D. @.
Eggleston secretary of the Congress
sional Committee. -t-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

BE sure to get just the proper goods
and have IT tailored by the leaders
RUDOLPH & WALLACE,
333 Main ST
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

Slck Headache Cured.
promptly by Hicks Capudine; Is and
Csc. at drug stores.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

Take Laxative Brono Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money II II fails
10 cure Il. w. Groves signature Is on
each box. &c.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

Newest Discovery" extracts teeth
painlessly. N. Y. Dental Rooms only.
No. 1924. corner Main and Talbot ats
n. Z. of monument; established nearly
20 years. Ennes. Dentist. New phone.
1851.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

Underwear in n variety of styles and
colorings at
RUDOLPH & WALLACE.
333 Main ST.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03
DISCIPLES Of mrs woodward.,

The funeral of Mrs. Maria p. Wood
ward. widow OF the late Mr.. James
Woodward. of Portsmouth, was held
from the residence of her daughter.
Mrs. William A. wrenn, No. 2s4 York
street. at BIS p. m. yesterday, and was
largely attended. The services were
conducted by Rev. r. NJ. Chandler, OF
Centenary M. e. Church, assisted by
Rev. DR.. A. Coke Smith, of Epworth
Church. There was a profusion of
beautiful floral tributes. The remains
were taken to Suffolk for interment.
Following Were the pall-bearers: S. B.
Harrell Luther w. White, L. Clay
Kilby. w. T. Simcoe. George W. Moss,
Thos. j. Nottingham, w. D. Roberts
and Thos. A. Jones.
e. CLAYTON CURTIS.
The funeral of Mr.. E. Clayton Cur
tbs was held from the residence of his
father. Mr.. Richard Curtis, Jr.. No. Coz
West Highland avenue, at o'clock yes
terday afternoon. The services were
conducted by Rev ]. 2. Barrett, d. D.,
OF the Christian Memorial Temple. The
1nterment was in Oak Grove Cemetery,
Portsmouth. Following were the pail
bearers: Joseph Ferris. James Hoy.
Melvin Allard. Charles Lowrey, Davis
Cutchens. Jean Caffee.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

Nobby flowing end fourth hand
Scarfs In 81 variety of rich colorings at
RUDOLPH e. WALLACE,
1913 Main st.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03
* cHRD.

Owing to the very rapid growth of my
Dairy business. am compelled to give 1t
my entire attention. and after, MAY 5th,
will discontinue the meat business In tho
City Market and will give my whole ti1ie,
and attention to the Dairy business
Thanking my friends and the public gem
orally for their liberal patronage in the
past. I respectfully solicit their patron-
age in the Dairy line. ~,
Respectfully.
A. NJ. ROBERTSON.
my1-tu, th.sa-S Beach Grove Dairy,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

D3ESSAIAKING DONE BY MRS. NJ.
~ Is. Hodges. Perfect fit guaranteed.
Latest Paris and New York styles. Par
lors, 20 CRANKY street, opposite Atlantic
Hotel. aplo-1m"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

All transient advertisements i'm
serted I'm these colum ps must be paid
for i'm advance.
Rate, Quo cent pcr word each in
scrtion, minimum, 20 cents.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

YH OR RENT OR SALE-TWO HOUSES
IL -one four rooms one five rooms
with gardens one acre each and stables;
two miles cast of Norfolk, on Virginia
Bach Railway; very desirable for any
one wanting suburban homes. ] can rent
additional land If desired. BARTON
MYERS. 40 Main street. my1-St
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03
.BoaRpgRs.

Wy OR GENTLEMEN - WELL. FUR
~ nished, lighted and ventilated rooms,
hot OF cold bath, with or without board,
near business section; satisfaction guar
anteed; rates reasonable. $40 East Main
street. my2-St.
YXTANTED = SEVERAL REFINED
w boarders to occupy two connecting
front rooms; good accommodations. Apply
4n Freemason street. my2-5to
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

M OR RENTING. 2l5 FREEMAsoN
IL STREET; all modern conveniences
Possession at once. BYRD. BALDWIN
G. CO. ap27-1m
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

WI ANTED-A SECOND HAND s OR 10
wv horsepower boiler and engine In
good repair. Address M" this office.
nY1-1M.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

" DUNG LADY WISHES POSITION
Il in private family to assist in house
work and sewing. Address A. b.. care
Virginian-Pilot. my1-3t'
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

Il POOLING. Great care should be used
with whom you entrust to shampoo your
hair. So many scalp Diseases are brought
on by cheap shampooing by Inexperienced
persons. but shampoolng and scalp mas
sage by NINE. GATES, the reliable. is a
luxury and pleasure. Hair drying by
electricity. Consult me personally at tho
elegant parlors. over S and 10 Cent Store.
IL years at one address. NINE. GATES.
aD29-lwe
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03
SPECIAL NOTICES.

NJ E--DR. MONCURE HAS
~ opened an office Mt 81 Gran by st.
Residence as heretofore, JOG w. Bra;mble-
ION Ave. ma&-lw'
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

yET ANTED-sEwING MACHINES TO
wv repair: any make. New machines.
$40 and Gp. j. w. BEASLEY. l67ls
Church STREET. city. fe2o-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

NV ANTED. FOR SEE
wv cial territory. Experience re-
references j. WALLACE HOYT, New
Atlantic Hotel apA-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

DARTIES WISHING TO STUDY
Il Tclegraphy will find 1t to their inter-
est to address ''TELEG RAPHER," care
Virginian-Pilot. lny2-St~
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

IN OR RENT.-STABLES CORNER OF
II Union and Church streets. Excellent
location for sales, livery and boarding
business. Rent moderate. Possession ut
once. BYRD. BALDWIN & CO., Had
dington Building. ap20-lf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

u ADIES-THE BEST CANNOT BID
IL too good. Great care should be taken
with whom yoR entrust the care of your
hair. Poor work by inexperienced persons
and cheap material are veSatious and
dear in the end. Free advice given by
NINE. GATES, the Reliable Hair Parlors,
over and 10 Cent Store. Main street. u
years; at one addi-esS-NOrfolk. my2-1ws
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

VAT n STENOGRAPHER
wv to operate Remington; state eXpe-
rIence and salary. Address BUSINESS,
caro- .virginian-Pilot myl-3t'
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

wv enced book-keepor; reference ana
bond required. Address F. o. BOX, 90.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

a RE you GOING TO EUROPE?
Al Save time money and trouble by
getting lowest rate and full information
for Paris, Exposition. HENRY BRANDT
& SON. official agents for all foreign
lines. 500 Main street apS-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

M ANTED.-PARTIES SEEKING EN-
w ployment in Norfolk and vicinity TO
save money by calling at Bureau for EN-
ployment nd Labor. You pay only after
i0c. Store. apl3-tf \
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

ABOUT IA YEARS
w of age, who Is willing to work. APP
ply after 9 a. nj. TO BURKE e GREG
Oily, 26 Randolph street. myl-3t,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

V1T ANTED-SALE TO HAM 'LE
ling TO dry goods and notion store i'or
large New York company. Adore SIS
"CONIMISSION' care of Monticello iiS-
tei. my3-3t'
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

Q, LAB WOOD-SLAB WOODS per
- Cord; $I-50 per Y Cord; 75c. pea u
Cord. Old Phone GARD 1927. Old Pho ne.
% Commerce St, 9S5. WIN. j.. LAW
RENEE. Yard foot of Falkland st.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

"A HIGHLY EDUCATED LADY, NOR
IS "A meriy from New York City and re-
Gently Of Illinois, wishes position as
Ladies companion. Can give electric
baths Address 'sW. c.. 196 Holt street
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

Nav ANTDD STEADY YOUNG MAN
wv with experience, good penman, wish
es position, office work, ETC.; fair lSnowl-
edge bookkeeping and stenograpby; don't
mind work. best references. Address
s"Qfs" this office. myl-3t'
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

r INVEST SAFlEI,Y-4Si PER GENT. IN
Il terest paid. Let your money work
for you. Buy u certificate now Payments
made every fifteen days. Satisfied clients
in all sections of Abe country. Write for
particulars. c. E.. MACkEY G. Co., 80
Broadway. New York. apS-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

VYr 7ANTED--A SOPRANO AND CON
w tralto singer, 10 travel with first
class company; experience unnecessary.
fsSINGER's care VirEtnlau-Pilot. u
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

w ANTED-TWO GOOD PIPE FIT
wv tiers; those used to sprinkler work
preferred. COTTON OIL AND FIBRE
Co, Berkeley, Va. lnN2-S
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03
FOR RENT.

IN OR RENT MODERN RETAIL
4 u Drug store; one of the best locations
first Address "OWNER" Box So, Nor
folk Va. .t}. It,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03
EIGHTH DISTRICT.

There was much heated discussion at
the meeting OF the Eighth district as
to whether or not the question of q
Constitutional Convention should be
made n test of party fealty Finally
the following resolution was passed:
Resolved. That while we endorse the
action Of the Legislature In submitting
to the people the question of holding a
Constitutional Convention. and we re-
commended its support by the people
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03
LOST.
WAHTEeD.


HNyANTED-COLO WAITER.
wv 40 Main Street. rnas-lt.
vIyANTEn-GIRLs TO LEARN SILK
w = IVIlA WING Paid while lie orning.
Amply Mt the NORFOLK. SILK co.. Lam
sbert's Point. ma o-lW
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

XXT ANTED = FURNISHED HOUSE,
NV four to eight rooms from May 18th
to August 18th; references. Address, with
particulars, j. G. u, this Office my2-StS
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03
THE SEVENTH DISTRICT.


The Seventh District conference was
called to order in Battery B room,
Armory building by Mr.. Winfield Big
gett, chairman. and C. H. Pursell acted
as secretary. The following members
of the State Committee were selected:
Winfield Biggett. of Rockingham; c.
w. Morris. of Albemarle; George w.
Kinsey. OF Madison; A. l.. iWorthen, OF
Warren; C. H. Purcell, Of Frederick
The Committee on Resolutions was r.
E. Byrd. of Frederick; George B. Kee-
zell, of Rockingham; John b. Moon, OF
Albemarle. Committee on Credentials:
e. c. Jordan, of Frederick, ]. L. Bailey,
OF Page; ]. III. Lindsay, Of Albemarle.
Permanent Organization was erected
as follows: G. w. Levi. of Clarke; J.
S. Chapman. of Greene; T. B. Hardesty,
of Frederick.
Delegates to National Convention
p. H. O'Bannon, of Rappahannock; l..
NJ. Johnson, of Warren. Alternates-
N. B. Early, Jr., of Greene; Thomas d.
Gold. of Clark. Elector-R S. Parks.
of Page.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

N OR RENT.-NICELY FURNISHED
II rooms at reasonable rates. PAL Church
street. opp. Old st. Pauls Church. aplS-1m
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

E7oR RENT.-EXcELLENT COTTAGE
10 at Virginia Beach for season 1900
18th or May 10 18th September; large
grounds; modern sewerage; good drink
ing water; near Princess Anne Hotel.
For terms and particulars apply to Room
2l0 Citizens Bank Building mhlS-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03
PIANOS TUNED.

We employ two. expert Piano Tuners.
their business Work guaranteed. Prompt
attention given mail orders. STEIFF
6G'Granby street. Phones
llv9. apli-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

$4,000 B1,ld hmN ana On noan the hs.
sociation plan. W. II, ,sARGEANT. Jr..
Room 49, lowenberE Bldg. nos-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

RAY HAIR! GRAY HAIR. NOT
W. will be prevented. but restored to
their original shade at once. Consult me
personally ut my parlors. over 5 and 10
Cent Store. NINE. GATES. ap29-1ws
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

M URNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT
ID Modern conveniences. 416 Butte street.
ap3-1ms
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03

N, o LADIES-A WORD ABOUT HAIR
a Parlors. There are many so-callcd
ladies' hair parlors, but the reliable old
established is over the 8 and 10 Cent Store
/ lair Dressing, Shampooing. Manicuring,
lair Bleaching. Hair Buying and Mas
Sc. sc. Ladies' hair work and hair goods
OF evcry description. NINE. GATES,
The Reliable. over and 10 Cent Store,
MAR, street. my2-lws
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1900-07-03
Two Velvet Babies.

An almost forgotten book, save
among scholars, Is Lays vi the Deer
Forest by two brothers. John So
bieski and Charles Edward Stuart. II
WAS written by men who lived all tn,
year round among the wild animals OF
the Highlands, aud learned 10 love
them as ouly the familiar can Oul
Of the most beautiful descriptions oil
these abundant nature-notes is that OF
a doe. which was seen fer several
mornings, RESTLESS ana anxious, list
eninS and searching the wind, trottina
up and down, picking 4 leaf here amo
leaf there After her short and
unsettled meal, she would take a frish
round. leap into the mir, Dart into her
secre; bower, and appear no more IN.
til the twilight.
One lay stole down the brae amont
the birches. In the middle OF the
thicket there was group Of young
trees growing Out Of II carpet OF mo s.
which yielded like down pillow.
the prints OF the doe slender forkei
feet were thlckly traced about the hol
low, and in the centre there was q vel
vety bed. which seemed little higher
than the rest, but 50 natural tina. it
would not have been noticed by any
unaccustomed eye.
/ carefully lifted the grecu cushion,
aud under its veil, rolled close to.
gether, the head Of each resting on
the flank OF tue other, nestled tive
beautiful little kids, their large velve,
ears laid smooth on their dappled
necks, their spotted sides sleek an
shining as satin, and their little deli
cate legs, rs slender aq hazel wauds.
shod with tiny shoes rs smooth aud a,
black as ebony, while their large dark
eyes looked a: me with full, mild.
quiet gaze, which had not yet leernc I
to fear the hand of man
Still they had uomeless donb.
which followed every motion OF mine.
Their little limbs shrauk from my
touch, and their velvet fur rose aud
fell quickly; but rs ] was about e. re-.
place the moss, one turned its head,
lifted It's sleek ears toward me. and
l!cse my hand a. laid their soft
mantle over them.
often saw them attcrward. when
they grew strong aud came abroad
upon the brae, and frequently : called
of old Dgcaduaught when be crossed
their warm track
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1900-07-03

The family of Count Tolstoi has a
large circle OF acquaintance. aud
h'rdly an evening passes but there are
guests. At one music party lady
singing displeascd Count TolstOi q
boys and they adjourned TO another
room and made noise. Their father
lost patience and went after them, aud
a Characteristic admonition ensued
Are you making noise on pug
posc?' he asked
After some hesitation came an an.
swer in the Affirmative "Y.y-yes. o.
Does not nor singing please you?'
Well, no. Why docs she howlg
declared one Of the boys, with yexa
ton
$50 you wish to protest against her
UngiugT asked TOlstoi i'm seritus
tone
Eyes.
'Iheu go ont and say so. or stand
in the middle of the room and tell
every one present That would be
rude. but upright aud honest. But
Won have got together and are sq1eal-
ing like grasshoppers in corner. +
will not endure sach protests New
castle Eng Chronicle
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1900-07-03

The problem of domestic help, dit.
iicult enough in the past to all but the
very rich, has become doubly so since
this new factor has been introduce
into 1T. Against the influence of th,
preaching OF the elders and theiv
bright pictures of an independent
homo for their converts in the West.
where good, honest farmers aro de
clared to be in waiting for wives to
come to them, nothing ayails. The
newcomer among servants is, perhaps,
easiest won over to the Mormon faith
but all grades have representatives
among the converts. And, in Justice
to the proselytizers, it may be said
that they try to convert old and youuc
alike, although they do not eucosrage
others than the young. aud to soma
extent the middle aged, to 80 to the
West.
Those whose attentions nave been
called 10 the activity OF tho elders
among the servant girls and who have
investigated the matter find that while
their success is more marked amone
servant girls than any other class OF
working women they do not contine
themselves to this one class. They
frequent the small stores where young
women are employed aud seek to know
women who earn their own livings,
particularly the poorer paid wage
esrners. Their quiet persistency. and
unvaryiugly patient attitude toward
women, are aids to their success. and
they proselytize continuously. Some
of the elders have had the courage to
hand their pamphlets TO women ia the
streets, carefully selecting the women
they accost
The demand for house servants is
universal, and all over the country
complaints are heard of the dearth
that exists. The Mormon elders have
worked so successfully that, it is as.
serted, they are to bu credited with
the changed conditions in domestic
service; and they have worked so
shrewdly that their proseIytiziug was
not noticed until it had made great
headway.
From England come fewer domes-
ties every season, and the work Of tho
MormOns in England is said to be tue
cause. Many English converts to the
Mormon Church pass through New
York on their way to Utah, Dut it is
becoming more difficult every. day Ia
hire English servants. New York
Sm.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1900-07-03
MoUNTAIM.oUN AMMUNITION.
>cw shells For Use in the Guns Pur
Chnsed For rhilinpinc scryicc.

Sow shells For Use in the Guns rur
chased For Philippine Service.
Anew type OF shell has recently beer
designed for use in mountain guns OF
the United States of the variety lately
purchased abroad for service in the
Philippines. II Greatly increases the
powers of the gun. The name apple,
to 1T II double common shell. l.
has weight OF twenty pounds. The
standard shell for the mountain gun
has II weight of twelve and a hall
pounds. The popularity Of the new
shell IS chemical mixture carried in
the explosive chamber, which breaks
up. at the instant of the shells burst.
lug, into inccndiary stars. These
stars will set on fire anything IN the
shape OF woodwork, and they arc
particularly effective in setting Oh
fire sheds and outhouses. For night
service II shrNpuel shell has been de.
signed for tue mountain gun which is
iiIled with illuminating stars. Tho
elect of II hurst is to light up a very
large area OF ground with such an in.
teusc glare as to make it possible
readily to locate an enemy.
HE mountain guns sent out to the
Philippines were secured in England.
They are Of new variety, so new. in
fact, that the United States secured
several guus ahead OF the British
Government. Recently thc British
authorities have been rushing ont &C.
South Africa, rs fast as turned out,
guns Of the game variety. Cine OF
these mountain-gnns aud its carriage
weigh collectively S73 pounds. Using
Il observation-disclosures shell, the
muzIlc velocity, under service condi
tons, is 800 foot seconds. In vcry
rough country it is possible to trans
port gun aud carriage on the backs OF
four mules, aud for the purpose d
transportation i'm such manner the
weights have been divided as follows
Gun, 2jG pounds. cradle. ah,Gts
crossbar, etc. go pounds. trail and
clevalinS gear, 2lS pounds: wheels
aud axlcs. lSS pounds I'm tie trans
portahou of ammunition twulyerOunds
IN four metallic boxes is allowed ia
each mule. the ammunition WEIGHING
l52 pounds, and the metallic boxes
th'rty-ninc pounds, making 211 pounds
for the load
The range OF the mountaiu.gm /,
1000 yards. Its length is q triAe over
thlriY-elght inches. ~ firing trials
with the gun rate OF raUidity Of fiji
teen shots per minute has been
recorded 70 is noteworthy that Tn,
mountoIngm is the only fcld.mr
possessed by the United States at
present which may properly be classcd
as q rapid-iirc weapon. The mountain
piece is provided with uon.recoil
carriage, something which the field
guus of the United States do not pos
sess. As comparison. France.
which is reckoued to possess the best
iield-guns to-day, has NO less than
277O light artillery pieces of CIc rapid
IRE type. aud each gun capable OF
iiriug, ii necessary. between fifteen
and twenty ghOtsper minute.