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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-11-30
TWENTY COMPLETE NOVELTIES

BY Popular Authors is q large and handsome
book OF 1872 large double column octave pages nicely
printed In clear bold readable type on good paper
and handsomely bound in coored paper covers. u
contains It's title ind Gates tpety complete no,ess
by twenty wellknown and popular authors, each ono
OF which intensely interesting Il comprises whole
seasons delightful reading and Is by far the largest
and finest collection Of complete popular noveette0
published in single volume. The titles OF tho
twenty complete novelettes contained in this book arc
as follows:
Under the Holly Berries. BY Charlotte n
The Phantom wedding. By Mrs. Emma D Z n
southworth.
The Gypsy's warning. BY Mrs. Henry Wood
Moonshine and Marguerites. By "Ths Do
chess"
The Headsman OF Antwerp. By Mrs. Ann
stephens.
The story OF n Life. By Mrs. May Agnes Fleming.
old Rudderford Hall. By Miss NJ. 3. Braddon.
blanche OF Beaulieu. By Alexander Dumas.
Tale OF Three Lions. By H. Rider Hsggad
Drama in the Air. By Jules Verne
The story OF Helen, By Amanda d. Douglas
The Captain OF the Poie-stnr. BY A. oonsn
DOYLE
The SAILORS Secret. By Mrs. Jane 9 Austin
The Duel in Herne Wood. BY Wflkis Collins
The Heiress OF WhitsOn Grange. BY ~ T.
Calior.
Moss Farm. By Mary Kyle Dallas
The Blncksmith's Daughter. By Eta W Piercs'
The SCULPTOR OF MOdenN. By Syvanus Cobb, Jr
The False Diamonds. BY Mrs Mary A. Denson.
Ashcroft Hall. By Emma Garrison J'nes 4'
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04

Cons missioner Msrsden received
4 letter from Prof. Rochelle yester-
day. The professor IS IN Australia
and IS working hard. He. sent,
besides his letter, number Of bugs
CT the different varieties which are
TO rid the islands Of their tree
pests.
Mr.. Marsden was very busy yes
terdaY distributing his new a2q1li-
sitions where they would do toe
most good. They we're IN good
condition and have already gone TO
work with a will.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04
THEY SCORE ANOTHER SUCCESS.
Another StrOng Play Presented by
the Daley Stock Company.

The Daily Stock Company
scored another triumph last night
at the Opera House, TYllosson's
society drama Queens" Was the
bill, 1t : a strong play ana one
that val NOT fail 10 please the gem
eral pablo, The individual mem
bers Of the eonpany were we'll east
and they were all on the pro
gramma, with the exception Of
Darrel Vlnton. In the dual role Of
Q0eena ard Mile Rene, May Nam
nary was exceptionally good, and 81
the end OF the third act she was
accorded the compliment of y cur
tain recall Mortimer Snow played
young English lord with much
force, and proved again that he is
clever actor. GenevIsve Nam
nary and Mrs. Bates were pleasant
" east, and both deserve special
mention for good work. Little
Lena Wolters appeared as Little
&GSCD2- SklC 0AO uO4 41sO AAANA
20 say or do, bat what little she
had was done acceptably.
The next performance 70 be
given by the DALEY Company viii
take place tomorrow night, when
's'The Oesoroon" viii De presented.
The following Is the cast OF
Queens :"
Lori Walter huntington -
------. - .-------- Mortimer snow
Earl OF Chsndos his fatherl----.----
w. 4. Daley
Frank Horton lQueena's private
secretary $500 W o. Bennett
John Henry Wilkins Ean Ameri-
can IN Paris.-.--.--.-- ChaS. ConnorS
Clarence ST. Ctair[ AIIee's brotherf
.-....---.--.------..-.--.--- Edwin Lloyd
SIsea E - ..---- May Nsnnary
Florence Nightingale Ffeteher.~-.
...-.---a----..--.. .-.--- Mrs +. VI. Bates
Alice St Clair an English girl
.------. - .-.----. G1eue've Nannary
Mrs M0ntrose (QueenS's mOthsrl
--------------------Josephine Gassman
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04

Two local lght-weights- Smith
and Richie, had 4 two round bat
tie Yesterday In u house not over 3
miIe from BeresanlA street. The
cloves used were Z trf6e over the
regulation weight The first round
was 4 sharp one, and IN the sec
oud, Ri5chIe succeeded Ii putting
his antag0nI-t out IE Il said that
another contest between the two Is
On the taps
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04
Or Bedroom Sets. Ward

E~ Bedroom Sets, Wsrdrobes,
Ice Boxes, Stoves. Hanging Lamps,
Rugs, Bureaus. Chiffoniers, Steamer
snd Vsrsnds Chairs, Bed Lounges,
Sofas, Baby Cribs. Clothes Baskets,
Sewing Machines, whstnots, Meat
Safes, Trunks, etc, sold st the lowest
CASH Prices Sc the 1. Y. l., corner OF
Nuuanu snd King streets
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04
A ssignee's Notice.

THE UNDER STONED HAVING
\ been appointed assignee Of Wenner
4 Co, ny deed dtfV recorded. hereby
notifies al persons having clsimis against
said concern, 70 present fnern ~ ouce 70
said Assignee al PERSONS o1ing the
concern viii please make i1.nsdiais
paymehf ". T. C4SfLF,
Assignee
H5uonIa. Way I 1894 3576-fF
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04
SPECIAL BUSINESS ITEMS.

Eg Ladies' Driving Gloves at
SIS a par, undresseds Mousquetaire
gloves, tan shades, at 81 = pair AT y,
\ Sachs, Sort street.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04
WIRE NAILS,

Gut Nails and Spikes. Galvanized Nails,
and Spikes, asst. Ash Oars, ssCases Card,
Matches @. q. Irons, Gases rurpentine,
Barrels Rosin and Pitch. Bales Oakum,
Wire Door Mats, Straw Wrapping Paper,
Cases Naphtba, Blacksmiths' Bellows,
Bales Cotton Waste, Bales Cotton Sail
Duck, large lot of Sisal Rope, "a large
assortment of
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04

So Mothers ask for the Mothers
Friend Shirt Waist, the latest i'm
provement in Boys shirt Waists, No
more buttons 70 sew on. FOR sale at
Y. 3 SACHS.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04

- Fer Bargains IN New and
Second hand furniture, Lawn Now
eas, Wicker Chairs, Garden Hose,
etc., ca0 st the L. ". L, corner Of
EGusnG and King streets,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04

The hearing Of George Ryan,
the convict who attempted TO es-
cape, On charge Of assault with a
deadly weapon, was not concluded
N the District Court yesterday
morning. It viii be taken up again
today
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04

ST. PETERSBURG, April 1S--It Is
reported that the Gar refused TO
agree 10 the disarmament propos-
ais Of the Triple Alliance unless
Germany and France first aban-
doued their quarrel
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04

s~ Pare Linen Lawn, Il yards in
= piece for $l.50; white fancy lace,
seven inches wide. 2IAc. yard at \. :.
Sachs, Fort street.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04
Notice.

HAVING BOUGHT THE STOCK
IL in trade, merchandise, charles and
accounts due 70 She store known az the
Makapala Store, formerly conducted by
Manuel Luz, az Makapsia, al persons
are notified that the undersigned viii
carry on said business under the name Of
JOHN luz.
RohaIa, Aori9 q, 1906 3675-2w
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04

4 musicale viii De given at Oahu
College this evening 4 splendid
performance will be- furnished No
special fnvItatIans have been issued
but the general public are invited
: so - the hour
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04

Some days later forelgn news, re-
eeived on the Alameda by way Of
Auckland, appears this morning.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04

The baseball season opens to-
aorrow afternoon The Hawa11s
and the kamehamehas viii De the
opposing teams.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04

The examination ofC- B. Wilson
aud T.. n. Brown. who were mixed
I'D IN the Gallagher mayhem case,
viii take place next Tuesday. Gal
Iagter was committed for trial yes
serdav. He will be tried during
the Nav term CT the Circuit Court.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04

Dr.. George Trousseau was very
seriously III last evening and at
one time was lot expected TO live
throughout the night At : o'clock
this morning. however, he was rest
ing easier, and hopes were enter
canned for his recovery.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04

EH IF yea want TO sell ons
yoar EUSNITuRE in It's entirety, call
az the I. ". L.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04

All members Of Company 3 are
ordered TO report at the drill she'd
for battalion drill this evening,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04

I Ladies' Diamond Black
Stockings, absolutely fast, only s5ets-
3 pair, az y. 5. SACHS.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04

The domestic tragedy Frances
ca ia RInTnI viii be played at the
Opera House on next Tuesday
evening. The reserved seat sale
opened yesterday and before night
fall about one-third Of the house
was disposed OF Buy your seats
TODAY aud take no chances.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04

Dan Lyons dancing class for
ladies' and gentlemen viii assemble
az Arfon. Hall tonight st Z 80
o'clock.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04

Count and Countess Festeties De
Tolua and their now famous yacht,
are expected 20 arrive az Samoa
shortly.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04

Things were quiet IN Ssnssa at
the latest a3yices.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04

There viii be- a battalion drill
this evening on Palace Square.
Four companies will take part
The military authorities very con-
sIderz5ely selected this evening 30
as not TO iatsrfere with che perform
auces given by the Daley company
Al. The, Orera House.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04

4 resident Of Honolulu desires
4 position IN an Office or whole
sale house Address Accountant, 2
care Of this Office.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04

No quorum being present, the
First District Club did not meet
last night.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04

The picture Of Ben Gallagher
that appears On the first page this
morning, Is not meant rs 4 likeness
OF w. G. :.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04

|" The Pacific Hotel, corner
OF Nuusnu anu King streets, is the
place you can obtain the best of
Wines, Beers and Spirituous Liquors.
EDw. WoLTER, Manager.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04

Rev. William Horsfan Was . pas
ssnger On the Alameda yesterday,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04

e IS claimed now that quite
number Of Government employees
who registered did not take the
trouble 10 go To the polls to cast
their votes.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04

The next mail for the Coast viii
De sent Gu the f4th inst. The
steamer Gaelic will De due Oh that
day.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04

The Cyelorama Company Viii
meet st 10 O'clock this morning,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04

Harry KIemmer who was de-
featesd at Wednesdays election by
A K kun1Iakea by only two
VOTES does not think that he was
Beaten. and will contest the case
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04

Consul General CanavarrQ nav
ing gone to the United States, Mr.
w. NJ. Grfard viii watch the inter
ests of Portugal until his return
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04

Mrs. Cans lecture on s-BounIe
Scotland" for the benefit Of the
Scottish Thistle Club, will be given
this evening 1T kawaIahao Church
and bids far TO be q big success
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04
DIR. EDWARD ARMITAGE
Removed.

nE. @. ARTHUR ING9, VI. r. G. g.
IL and " z CiP., Edinburgh, has
removed 10 No -, Emma street, next
door 20 James CsnpbeIFs residence.
Office ho8Fss 3 go 10 4. n, 90 3 p. NJ,
6 30 8PM. 3S73-Zn
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04
Notice.

nCRING Ny ABSENCE FROM
IL sile Hawaiian Islands, Nrs 81. Lose
viii act Tor me under power Of attorney
granted 10 hina BY me-.
c.. O. BERGER.
Honolulu. April %. 1907. 3s743s
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04
Notice.

xI.L p4 SONS INDEBTED TO
"A Was4 gftung See, Rookens, are re-
aueste3 70 wake immediate payment or
the overdue accounts viii be handed 20
the sheriff for collection.
WAU CHUNG KEE.
9877-3 Hookena, xona,. Hawai-.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04

The picture Of President Dole,
Won by Company z IN the recent
shooting match, has been placed IN
the company office and beautifully
draped with silk dags-
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04
CyclOrama Meeting.

q MEETING OF THE STOCK
II holders OF the E~iIaaea Cycloraugsa
Co will De- acid a5 the office OF the Ea-
wZtIissn safe Deposit and Investment Co..
on FRIDAY. May 9Th. AZ 70 4 N
T. ". HOBEON,
3676-td Treasurer.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04

livery MEMBER OF THIS COM
IL uantI Is hereby ordered 70 report at
sIls- ArmorY THIS FRIDAY EVENING
1t o'clock sharp, IN fatIg1e Uniform, fog
baiEalior drill THCS- e WALL,
S7q-IE Captai1 CounmandTng-
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04
Notice.

ARauRY CONF my B, NATIONAL Guard
OF HAWAII
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04

OF the Best Kind Just Received.
They VIII Pulp From 80 to
90 Bushels of Ripe Coffee
per Hour.

A PULL Err similar 10 these is In use by
the Coffee and Tea Company at Kona !,
and the parchment coffee turned ont
from this machine is joy TO behold,
not a kernel broken
Now is the time 10 purchase, so as to
be prepared for the coming crop. These
Pulpers are made very strong; are
packed in a compact form and can easily
be transported either in a wagon or on
mule or cattle back.
Besides these Pulpers, which are the
first ever offered in this market, we have
just received fine assortment of goods
round Cape Horn ex Martha Davis from
New York and Boston and the Villalta
from England. Among which will
be found
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04
M anila Rooe.
HALLS Flows and Breakers,

Hasps and Hinges, sx Bows, Axes.
Hatches, Crowbars, Pickaxes anil Mat
tocks, Grindstopes, Mops, Hoee, ETC..
Coils Flexible Steel Wire Rope and
TOpsail Sheet Chain, all sizes Sheet
Iron, Galvanized; Shoe Elastic,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04
Bicycle for Sale.

CLEVELAND BICYCLE, 1893
! model, 10 perfect condition. Price
s85 Apply az Office of
r. 2. WALKER,
3S[Tw Merchant street..
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04
Lost,

PAIR Or 6OLD BOWED rye
N glasses 81 the Feast 81 Nations
Finder will BE rewarded oy retaining TO
this Office.
3s64ff GEO, r.. PARIS.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04

A large assortment Of Wooden Dress
Goods, storm Serge in Blue. Black ard
White; scotch, English and American
Ginzhanns in large quantities.
A fine line in faney.fgured WASH
Gods.
A complete stock of Striped and
Checked EIsnnels This is the place
so buy your Laces, Embroidery and
Hosiery, cheap, eorspiete line.
R~ Dressrnstine done i'm all iss
branches Nv me nsil-ku6wn Dresstnsker,
Nrs erfcef
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04

Ut ADAME EDW4RDES - MOORE
VI VIII hav. an adult class on MON
DAY and z u KSDAY from Z TO 9 PM,
&c the 3rion iall commencing May 75h.
Terms Gem en1eTl So a month aides,
81 Residerce: Eagle House 3673-35
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04
Lost.
TO Let.

MI COTTAGE 70 EEF ON XII.
81 nan street m hooeSefn improve
mems. Also Easn Stables and
Servants room HDDtf IL
361s4-ef N : SACHS. Fort sfree1.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04

We will buy for cash large or. small
quantities of used Hawaiian Postage
Stamps at the following prices per
hundred.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04


LOCAL BREyITIES,
A Cleveland bicycle IS advertised
IS for sale.
Things were quiet IN Sansss at
the latest a8viees.
The Cyelorama Company vii
meet st 10 o'clock this morning,
Rev. William Horsfall Was pas
senger On the Alameda yesterday.
No quorum being present, the
First District Club did not meet
last night
Some days later foceign news, re-
eeived on the Alameda by way Of
Auckland, appears this morning.
All members Of Company B are
ordered TO report at the drill she'd
for battalion drill this evening,
The next mail for the Coast viii
De sent On the 14th inst. The
steamer Gaelic will De due On that
day.
Dan Lyons dancing class for
ladies' and gentlemen viii assemble
az Arion Hall tonight st 80
O'Clock
Count and Countess Festeties De
Tolua and their now famous yacht,
ars expected TO arrive az Samoa
shortly.
The picture of Ben Gallagher
that appears On the first page this
morning, Is not meant rs 3 Likeness
Of W. Ct. !.
The baseball season opens to-
naorrow afternoon The HawalIs
and the kamehamehas viii De the
opposing teams
A resident Of Honolulu desires
3 position IN an Office or . whole
sale house Address Accountant, "
care Of this Office.
Consul General Canavarro hav-
ing gone TO the United States Mr..
w. ". GIfard viii watch the inter
ests of Portugal until his return
Il Is claimed now that quite 4
number Of Government employees
who registered did not take the
trouble TO 90 To the polls To cast
their votes.
The picture Of President Dole,
won by Company Z IN the recent
shooting match, has been placed IN
the company office and beautifully
draped with silk Hags-
Mrs. Cans lecture On Bonnie
Scotland for the benefit Of the
Scottish Thistle Club, Will be given
this evening 1T kawaIahao Church
and bids fair 20 be big success
Harry KTemme, who was de-
fsates9 at Wednesdays election by
A K kun1Iakea- by only two
VOTES does not think that he was
Beaten. and viii contest the case
4 musicale viii De given at Oahu
College this evening 4 splendid
performance will be- furnished No
special TnvItatIous have been issued
but the general public are invited
: so Is the hour
The hearing Of George Ryan,
the convict who attempted 30 es-
cage, On charge OF assault with
deadly weapon, was not concluded
N the District Court yesterday
morning. It VIII be taken Up again
today
Dr.. George Trousseau was very
seriously III last evening and at
one time was not expected TO i've
throughout the night At 2 o'clock
this morning, however, be was rest
ing easier, and hopes were enter
tanned for his recovery
The examination Of c. B. Wilson
aud J. ". Brown, who were mixed
10 N the Gallagher mayhem ease,
viii take place next Tuesday. Gal
Iagter was committed for trial yes
serday. He will be. tried during
the Nav term CT the Circuit Court.
The domestic tragedy Frances
ca ia RInTuI will be played at the
Opera House on next Tuesday
evening. The reserved seat sale
opened yesterday and before night
fail about one third OF the HOUSE,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04

Feep ront friends abroad nost-
sd on Hawafinp affairs 81 sending
them ropies of The RAWaffAN
GAzETTrs, seni weekly
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For sale.

l~N 4 LODGING HOUSE
ErTz Arx.l Of ~ rooms, sifnated in
rEF9 NHl the heart Of efl4 City
Address IS. 3 - rare Of
This Office. 36S4-tf
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-04
PIPES, CIGAR AND =
PIPE STEMS AND =

Mouth Pieces of Cherry, Amber,
Horn, India Rubber, etc. Our
stock of Repairing Sundries is large.
Ask for what you want, we probably
have it.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-24
ARMOR PLATES,

The House Committee on Naval Affairs
has made partial report concerning the
result of the investigation of armor-plate
billets furnished by the Carnegie Steel
Company. The committee find charges
of fraud sustained and recommend that
fiftv-nine plates in use on different vessels
be tested. There is nothing said in the
preliminary report about arresting the re-
sponsble parties on a criminal charge,
but such course may be adopted later on.
1t is difficult to conceive of worse crime
than the Carnegie company is accused of.
1t not only involves the taking of life, but
the taking OF hundreds Of lives. A battle
ship is exposed on the assumption that
each plate Of her armor has been tested
and is known to be sound. If shell from
an enemy strike defective plate and ex-
plodes in the vessel the total loss of the
vessel and all on board is likely to follow.
Ii the vessel had been u1armored it would
not have been exposed in the service an
armored vessel is designed for. The crime
OF which the Carnegie people are guilty
is treason of the worst dye. The fact, if i;
can be established. that Carnegie himself
did not give orders to pass defective plates
upon the Government does not release him
from responsibility. Il was his business
to know that his employees turned out
honest work. The fine imposed upon his
company for bad work already disc overed
was no punishment at all He only for.
feited little more money than he had
made by getting full price for defective
work