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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-27
ENGLAND's DEADIIEsT WEAPON.


In accordance with the recommendation
OF parliament. writes a Woolwich cor
respondent, the British navy Is being
strengthened by the addition of new gun
which will insure the supremacy OF Great
Britain over the seas for many years TO
come. IL is known as the twelve-inch
steel and wire gun, and is not only the
best weapon which the royal navy has
ever had but il far superior to any gun
possessed by any foreign navy.
1t weighs fifty tons, Is forty-one feet
long. has q muzzle velocity of 2,367 feet
per second. The projectie weighs $50
pounds, the bursting charge being eighty
three pounds, and the firing charge 1874
pounds or cCrtiite. = lt3@ ssa
! sThs admiralty tas ordered 40. at a cost
sof 10000 each. OF these. $50 have been
completed and 300 are still In the hands
OF the contractors.
Each man of-war will carry four of
these Formidable weapons, and when the
navy Is supplied they will be issued to
forts on the sea front. The new gun will
be the heaviest in the service, and win
take the place of the 1l0-ton, 100-ton and
eighty-ton guns. Of which no more are to
be made.
The best Krupp gun can fire shot
twelve and ofie-half miles, and the United
States government Is constructing at its
arsenal at Watervlet monster gun
which. it Is said, will carry heavy shot
twenty-one miles. The new British ma
val gun. though less than half the weight
of the American weapon, mounted on the
heights of Dover, can. however. drop a
shell on the shores of France. No ac-
curacy OF aim could, of course be OBJ
talned or maintained at this long dis
lance. the effective range being 5000
yards, or between nine and ten miles.
London Leader
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which gave him his greatest fame and
added so materially TO the development OF
dentistry. has been preserved and Is stu
IN good condition. At Wnshington's death
"a French dentist named DelIahst secured
the set. and later Il became the property
OF The Baltiinote College Of Surgery, where
II Is now on exhibition. II was many years
before the springs were done away with
for holding the teeth In position in the
mouth. for the discovery OF the suction
principle was not made until quite re-
Gently.
The last tooth tnken from Washington
was secured by DR.. John Allen, Of New
York, and was always worn by the latter
as a watch charm. DR.. Allen died In New
York about flve years ago at the ripe age
OF IS years. He bequeathed the treasure
to a son.--Chlcaso Times-Herald
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-27

Representative Springer tells a curious
story that Is worthy of investigation by
the bureau OF ethnology. He says that a
Creek Indian from Indian territory, who
was member of the Rough Riders, re-
enlisted in the regular army at the close
Of the Spanish war, and was sent to the
Philippine islands. While campaigning with
his regiment In the southern part of the
archipelago he found tribe of Malays
whose dialect was almost the same as the
aboriginal language of the Creek nation.
He could understand them, and they could
understand him without difficulty, and he
was able to act as interpreter for his Of
fcers with a. tribe he had never heard of
correspondent of the
Chicago Record.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-27

Two very naughty. and. incidentally.
very dirty, boys were having fun with
the advertisements upon big bill board.
They penciied a ragged looking mustache
upon the upper lip of George W. Childs
and gave Chester A. Arthur full beard.
They put disreputable Galways On Robert
Mantell, they attached very cheap cigar
to the lips of John Drew, they made a
bearded lady of Lillian Russell, and they
gave Admiral Dewey a black eye.
After they had stood off and admired
their artistic achievements for a moment
one of them took a new grip upon his
pencil and started toward a picture near
the center of the board. He was about
to make stroke when his companion
cried out:
Hold on! Don't do anything to dat"'
why not?"
Oats Jeffries, de champeen.'
Then they put their pencils in their
pockets, looked reverently at the un-
mltilated face upon the board and
trudged along.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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Some Early War Correspondents.

Leaving aside julius Caesar, who was
his "own war correspondent" the "spe-
cial's" craft is of comparatively recent
growth. 1T is certain that the Duke OF
Wellington was not hampered by any by
gone Winston Churchill in the peninsular
war. How his iron visage would have
hardened had he been asked to grant a
permit to a specially If Joseph Sedley re-
NAMED in Brussels in preference to show
ing his frogged surtout and military cap
at Waterloo, 1t seems to be fairly we'll
authenticated fact. however, that at least
two cfvilians--a pacific commercial travel
er and an agent of the Rothschilds-were
witnesses of that historic fight. As far as
can be gathered. the first recognized war
correspondent to newspaper was a man
(whose name unhappily has sunk into
oblivionc at the siege of Antwerp in 1881.
Much earlier in the century, though, there
was in an informal and unrecognized man
ner a witness named Peter Finnerty--one
can make n shrewd guess a his national-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-27
POLITE CABLE CAR CONDUCTOR.


The Passengers Were. Awed by His
Geniality and Gallantry.
some8hefe IN this city the cable car
conductors have a champion, who is evil
IDENTIFY exerting his utmost to destroy
the many uncoinpiifientary remarks that
have often been made regarding the un-
gentlemanly conduct and the lack OF po-
likeness on the part or MS brother assoc
GATES When the patron of the cable or
electric car comes under the influence OF
this particular Individual tho impression
is lasting. The existence OF this con-
ductor was unexpectedly discovered by
passenger last week. VINO, while passive-
~ observing handsome young woman
enter the car. suddenly saw her turn
with an angry glance upon the uniform
ed bell ringer behind her. Ills hand was
upon her arm; that was unmistakable.
But the passengers rising Indignation
was promptly quelled by hearing In po-
lite words:
II saw that your hands were full of
bundles. lady; let me take you to a
She bowed her thanks. smiling. and
others smiled, too with feelings Of
amusement and surprise. ,rhe incident
SOON passed ana the car powied along.
The next passenger was an old woman,
carrying a basket suggestive OK house.
hold produce from the market.
Let me help you on the car, madam.
ana give me your basket" was the
CHEEKY words from the rear OF the car
that caused the passengers to crane their
necks In that direction. There's seat
right up In front wherein / put your
basket" continued the conductor, ,in-
abashed by the eyes riveted upon him,
and. holding the old woman's arm. he
escorted her with the grace of a church
usher to the seat.
You said you wanted to get or at
Ninety-fourth street. I believe" was the
next evidence OF the mans geniality, as
he approached a young woman near the
center of the car, and evidently strang-
er In the city. 1T Will be the next
block" As she hastily started to rise he
called out: WAIT until the car stops;
there's plenty of Time" and he saw that
she had safely left the steps before pull
ing the bell cord.
BY this time the car was pretty well
crowded, yet the conductor, with more
observation than IL usually displayed,
requested several passengers to move UP
and make seats for those standing. While
he was in the front Of the car ringing up
fares gray-haired matron near the rear
got up to leave She waved petulantIy
with her hand, and the idea being inter-
preted right the good-natured reply came
back:
You won't be carried past, lady. Wait
until get there and see that you get Off
all right
AS the passenger arose to leave. his
companion remarked: "weIl, l declare
Did you ever see anything like It? 1t
can't be that he was trained to the bust
ness in New York, for he hasn't said
Step lfvelyF once."--New York Times.
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ity-t'ewho, on his return from the walch-
ereu expedition. told the British public q
g9od deal more about that unfortunate
nhviis and military binnder than the Brit
fish government OF the day cared to have
published" There was; too. sone really
admirable pen and ink work about the
Carlist war IN the London papers, nota-
bly, by Frederick Hardman and G. L.
Cruinesen. Mr.. Gruinesen fell into the
hands of the Carlists. and was about to
be shot when he was rescued from his
impending fate by the intercession of the
late Lord Ranelagb. who had taken serv-
ice in the cause OF Don Carlos de Bour-
bun.--I.ondon Post
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Van Wyck's Grave Mistake.

Mayor Van Wyek was asked to relate
me most humorous incident of his life.
he thought for few moments, and then
told the following story:
The Incident that L will give you Is
humorous. although 1t happened Under
me most mournful circumstances In
1852 Just before / was elected a Judge,
read in the death notices of news
paper the announcement of the dceease
OF friend who was a member of the
holland Society. On the morning of the
lnreral ! arrayed myself in black, went
70 church on Fifth avenue and sat
through the services.
! was among the mourners who passed
around the bier to take q last look at the
mortal iCmains of our departed friend
NOW you can imagine my surprise when
gazed at the corpse and discovered that
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-27
FIRE GUARDS AT PARIS FAIR,


Prevent Losses to Exhibitors.
Intending exhibitors and visitors from
the United States to the Paris exposition
In 1900 will be interested in knowing what
arrangements and regulations will be
made by the French authorities against
fire. The Paris exposition administration
has taken all the measures possible to
afford security to exhibitors and visitors.
Their regulations are rather voluminous,
containing thirty-six ARTICLES distributed
In six chapters.
These regulations take up the openings
and exits and the stairvvays and doors
Of all palaces and buildings. They reg1i-
late the width Of doors and steps. Ali
exterior doors will open in and out. Doors
opening only inward must remain open
constantly. Emergency doors will bear an
inscription stating their purpose, and in
all Railways and corridors painted arrows
will indicate the direction of the exit
An emergency lighting system for night
use will consist of lamps of one-candle
power bearing the distinctive red color
All wood of the framework in the build
ings will be covered with an insulating
coat of noninflammable material. All
stairways will be of fireproof material.
The floors of all buildings, palaces, the
ater halls, cafes. concert rooms, exhibit
tion places and all ratings and balus-
trades will also be of fireproof material
and before accepted will be thoroughly
tested at the expense OF the contractors
All decorative canvas, awnings and can
vas coverings must be fireproof. All cleo
trio installation of cables, lamps, wires
and conductors in the interior of the
buildings must be put in under the super
vision of the director of exploitation. All
motive power will be admitted only under
rigid conditions. The use Of celluloid In
lamps. globes, balloons and other fancy
apparatus for lighting decorations will
be forbidden. The regulations for heat
Ing and lighting provide that 1t can only
be done ny gas or electricity. The use Of
hydrocarbons, oils and petroleum, acety-
lene gas and other gases than coal gas is
positively forbidden, either for heating,
lighting or motive power.
The construction of meeting halls, cafes,
concert halls and theaters must be of
hreproof material and the theater cur
tains must be of iron or asbestos CLOTH
Inc lighting of such places will be ex-
ciusively by electricity A fire service
as nearly perfect as possible will be es-
tablished, with a water piping and pres
sure sufficient for firemens service. The
administration assumes the right to en-
force any measure that may be deemed
necessary to assure safety.-1ron Age
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Evolution of the French .araine

The visitor to the coast of Maine is
often amazed at the surprising versatility
OF the lowly herring. In many of the
sea coast villages thousands of cases Of
herring are shipped to various sections of
the country disguised as French sardines.
brook trout. and mackerel.
The herring, when unloaded from the
little steamer, which brings them from the
weir, are separated into three piles. ar
cording TO size. The evolution OF the hep
ring then begins. The largest size rap
idly develop into mackerel, the medium
size are soon on their way toward becom-
ing brook trout. while the smallest. in the
course Of day are ready TO be sent INTO
the unsuspecting world gorgeously labeled
in black and gold. Zine French sardnes !"
Some slight difference in the preparation
and the aluring labels are all that dis
tinguish the mackerel from the brook
trout and the brook trout from the sar-
A T. y .,;.~ H.
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ZARINA cigarettes-not made by UPS or
Cinnamon, 10 cents for 10.
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Mr.. II. N. Warner. .of Kearneys
Neb., says:
"In 1894 I was attacked with
paralysis in my LEFT side. You
might stick a pin to the head
into my left hip and I wsssA .s.
feel It,. I was unable to do any
kind Of work, and had<o betufned
in bed. fully made up my mind
that I could not be cured as I had
Used ali Finds Of medicine and had
tried many doctors. At last I
was advised to Try Or. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People, and I
very reluctantly commenced their
use last September. Before I had
finished my first box / began to
feel much better, and by the time
I had used six boxes the paralysis
disappeared; and although two
months have passed since I finished
my last box, there has been no re-
currence of the disease"
From ~ Adssvttssr. Astssl Mob
~ +fteE a2rsays1 Aterx elssassz III 4as4 (
Dr.. wiiiisAs fiak f{iIs If rsls recg..
snsnts neHs6ssfy q five ~ ~ a Sichses
e the blood and fsstote shsassed nsfyss.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-22

Halcyoudale. Ca. Sept 2i.-Edmund
Austin. colored the oldest person in this
tScrevenl county. and perhaps In this sec
ton Of the state. died az his home near
this place yesterday "a the advanced age
OF 1875 years he WAS born iu Hancock
county Tea i1s5 and always bore good
reputation, having the respect OF both
white and colorcd citizens IN the commun-
ities IN which he lived. For tho past
twenty years he has been entirely help
less. having been supported hy the coun-
ty FOR number OF years. llls-age while
remarkable. h. Vouched for by prominent
citizens. who have Investigated the mat
ter and Ind thar. while seemingly almost
incredible. has not been exaggerated.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-22
BRoKE our oF PENrTENrIARY.
Two south Carolina Desperadoes
Make Good Their Escape.


Columbia. s c.. sept 2i-D. C. Muir
ply. convicted ave years ago OF assassi-
mating the county treasurer Copes Of
orauseburg county. and robblug him. has
escaped from the state penitentiary. &C.
compnnied by w. n Collins. also Whine.
his cell mate. Collins was serving a lie
sentence. being a notorious burglar and
bad man" Nothing was known or their
departure until an inspection la the morn
ing revealed their empty cells. traced on
the walls Of which were these inscrip-
tons.
"out for South Africa-w. y Collins.
y. G Murphy. Goodbye. for we are
gone
In God We trust; God be with you TN
we meet ngain?'
Tho men had gotten hold 81 a lack
saw In some way-a little piece Of steel
I'VE Inches long-and with that they had
cut themselves out OF the most complex
automatic fastened steel door arrange
mems known 10 keepers OF desperate
characters Theu. despite the fact that
the yard was brilliantly lighted hv cleo
iricity they reached the ground. crossed
che yard, made use OF a guy wire 20 a
smoke stack scaled the out wall and
plunged to liberty Pursuit g. being made
IN every direction and rewards offered
Ia some manner Murphy escaped the gal
lows. his sentence being commuted to life
Imprisonment
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-22
WILL cIvE srSDAY nENErrr.
Ministers objection VIII Not stop
Concert for Galveston.


Concert for Galveston.
Atlanta. Sept q In the face of Wig
orous protest by the Ministers Associa-
ton sacred concert wu be- given at
the Grand opera House next sunday
night by the Firh Regiment Band for
the benoat OF the Galveston sufferers.
The concert was proposed Tor last sun
day. but vas called OF al the eleventh
hour by Manager Henry Deceive of the
Opera House. because thc ministers 81
the city Condemned the sunday night mu-
sic
To-day a committee from the band.
headed by Jack Wilson. called on Manager
Deceive and asked him for the use OF the
theeter sunday night They stated that
al the arrangements FOR thc event had
been made ana that unless the thsater was
furnished the concert aenld he given ~
the Exposition Park Wilson was par
ticularly anxious for the concert 90 be-
given 10 the theater Re has been exceed
ing.y active iu raising subscriptions for
the Galveston sufferers. his efforts having
secured almost N.0p for the fund Atlanta
sent he urged thnt larger sum would
BE- raised on ihe concert n the theater
was used. and be presented the case TO
air Deceive in that line
The must lans in the band and also
those iu TIE regular theater orchestra
hall. previously donated their services
free Tor the occasion When Mr.. Deceive
had heard the arrangements outlined ne
consented that has theatcr should b.
used without cost to the promoters Of
the benefit
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-22
Gfve Him an Inch,
He'll Take an Ell. "
SURPRISED THEIR FRIENDS.
MISS Leila PAGE and COT. Jenords
Married Four Months AGo.

Married Four Months AGo.
waycross. c.. sept q Miss Leila Page
and Col Ia p Jsnord. sprune genuine
surprise 90 their friends this week. u has
been knoeu for long time that the pop
u.ar young attorney and the accomplis ned
Miss Page had q very tender regard for
each other. ana many supposed % would
one day eliminate loo union for life. but
their most intimate friends we're noi pre-
pared for the surprise which was IN store
for them. only yesterday Do leaked out
ina, the couple were married. and had
really been man and wife about four
months. It is ore Of the most romantic
affairs tomine 10 light here ia many q
hong day. The young lady and her lover
vent Tor drive one afternoon IN May
and % tho public road iesdiug from here
70 the Sarlla river they met judge
J. IS. Williams 81 the city
Court % Waycross by previous
appointment and in q few minutes the
were made man and Wife The matter
was kept a profound secret until yestar-
day. when one Of the trusted ones gave
II away la fact, i was too good 20
keep.
hfn. jfurtds ie on h1it 70 uef sister.
Mrs. Bennett. az Waresboro but viii re-
turn 90 o few days aud JOIN her husband
the bride ie tne eldest daughter of Air-
Alice v. Clardy. and 6 a isdy Of many
aerompli The groom D. ponu-
lar young lawyer. VINO counts his friends
by the score. lie s son Of the late
S r Jenords
Fisher "A well known turpeutine
operator. died at his home IN this CITY
las night after an illness OF several
dave. from typhoid fever Mr. Fisher was
abou' 70 years Of age Hls body Vas
buried this afternoon a. Kettle creek
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-22
GAMBLER IN APPLYING COUNTY.
PUSHING DEMOCRATIC CAMPAIGN
II sOUTH GEORGIA.


Committee VIII Also Make a Warm
right IN Floyd Counts-C hartman
duBiEnon T. Hard az Nork->peak-
ere VIII BE sent go Cone~ county.
Chairman duBiGnon Cannot Attend
the Meeting of Democratic clubs
In indianapolis.
Atlanta. sept. 81 Gov Allen I. Can
dler b. in AppHng county to-day. making
q speech to tne voters o. that section. ~
sddress Is q part at che vigorous cam
paisu the pemo,rat.e Executive Commit
tee b. Vsglag from t1e headquarters herr
so me ntsteet of Democracy. Tho ng1t
agalns. thc growth 81 ropulsm ir APP
pilng county b. particularly warm. h'-
cause the Democrats intend 70 beat en-
thc-Rosdfr- once aud for al
The committee will make O. hot hght
10 Floyd county. Do that district inde-
pendent candidate are OUT against the
Democrats and popullsfs are ioinins in
Tor the defeat Of tine state ticket. Coffee
county also o. scene Of warm politics.
a. The P5pulieis there ere worrying the
Democrat Candihates
Chairman Fleming duBignon. ~ the
Executive Committee. is one 81 the husi-
81 men On Atlanta to-day. RE o. rr-
ceiving q heavy uau and ertertans mum
er0us callers az headquariers.
Mr. duBieuon this morning received an
invitation from che National Associaton
Of Democratic Clubs fo attend their nis
convention to Doe held in indianapolis.
oct 3 and This is 90 he one " the
biggest gatherings ~ the Democrats out
side national convention ever known
The aesor laf.on b. composed 90 clubs from
every state in the Tniou. Az the CLUBS
composing tie association. VIII have rep
reseutatiyes ON hand Mr. duBlTnon says
he would like Nery much 60 attend tht
convention bur the date IS the same ls
tne state election diy here and bis duties
make 90 necessary for him 20 be IN Gcor-
ga.
In speaking u the presidential election.
Mr duBignou said
BRYAN seems 60 he gaining ground eve
cry DAY. Reports from everywhere he
goes are very gratifying. The prospects
are Frightening daily
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-22
I s,s-lhax } Min. Rats

Remarks temperatures decidedly low
er over the Little Rock and Memphis dis
iricts and slightly lower over Louisiana.
elsewhere a slight increase r. shown.
Showers IN ell districte except Montgom-
ery' and those along the Atlantic coast
heavy rains over Arkansas. Northeast
Texas. Western Tennessee and Northern
Mississippi
Observations taken az the same moment
Of time at all stations. Sept. q. 1900. S p.
m, 10Th meridian time
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-22

Atlanta. Sept q There will b. "A grand
Democratic rally next Friday night nt the
Court House. The movement was inau-
Turafsd by the Young Mems Democratic
League Senator A. s. Clay. Gov can
dler. Congressman W g. Adnmson OF car
rollton. Hon. G.. s Reed. member Of tho
Legislature from Palmetto. Hon Jack J.
spaldinF. Hon. Clark Howell and others
have been invited by President Cochran
20 be- here next Friday night. Sept g. ana
address the Democrats on the issues Of the
ramngiau
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-22
AFFAIRS AZ EArONToS.
Adjournment Of Court-Ne,v County
commissioners.

manufacturers.
Entorion. Ca. sept. 2i-superior Court
hiss adjourned. The session was shorter
than has been the case in o number Of
years The grand jury elected Or. z. y.
Walker and Mr Robert YOUNG 10 an Va
cancles on the Board Of County Commis-
sioners. The retiring commissioners. W.
~. Hearn and J g. spivsy received high
commendation from the grand jury for
their excellent work The new commits
tioners sre capable men and their ap-
pointmens has the approval Of the pub
he.
lyceum association has been organic
ID IN Eatoutou with n a. jenkins presi-
dent; j. u. Reese. secretary. T.. W In
gram. treasurer. This gives the town the
Oeneht ~ the same entertainments that
are enjoyed by the cities. aud Is another
step ln the direction Of progress
The armory OF the Putnam Rifles was
formally opened "a few nights ago. there
being reception. with refreshments ac-
companyine. 10 honor Of the oceaslon.