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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-03
PLAY HOUSES OF The CITY
Attractions Seen in the Three
Thcaters Last Night.
WAITE ENGAGEMENT OrENS
COpmnny Seen at the Rockingham in
tho Black Flag"-"Grimcs' Cellar
Door" ut the Academy and from
Sire to Son" st Davis. Theeter.

Waite's Comedy company began q
two weeks engagement at the rroth-
ingham last night by presenting "1he
Black Flag" before an audience tnat
crowded every part OF the house. Mr.
Waite has very strong company TINS
season, Il fact demonstrated by the
manner in which last nights drama
was given. 1.-The Black Flag" has been
familiar To theater goers for years, but
it was invested with "A new interest last
night by the good work of the men,
bers OF the Waite company.
Cameron Clemens. who was seen in
the role of Harry Glyndon. is a graceful
young actor who apparently has a
promising future before him. He is
forceful and earnest in his method and
in the many dramatic scenes of the play
in all of which he figured prominently.
his acting showed thoughtful discrimi-
nation.
The comedy lines of the drama were
assigned to William II. Chace and Will
lam Barbour, who kept the audience
highly amused. As the stone fakir at
the prison Mr., Barbour. gave a fine
piece of character acting that was
hugely enjoyed.
Miss katherine Gregg. the leading
lady of the company. appeared to good
advantage as Naomi Bradford. She is
pretty and clever and a very capable
actress. Other 1memh.rs of. the cast
who created "a good impression last
night We're Henrietta st. Felix, Annie
Ainsley, Lee Sterrett, w. A. Moriarity
and Mamie Harvey.
Incidental to the drama, Waite's Con-
cert orchestra .under the- leadership
of Professor Vincent f. Irolli. rendered
a number of selections. II is u splendid
musical organization and the descrip-
tive niece "a DAY with the Circus"
which closed the urooramme. was rap
turously anplauded 4. n. Knoll and
Mart. NcN.iI nlavad cornet solos and
Juetts They are. "A strong feature of
the show, BEFORE the performance last
evening Waite's Brass band gave Il con-
cert ON wyoming avenue in front of the
,heut.r and will give, a similar concert
before the afternoon and evening per-
formanres each day during the en-
.aprm.nt weather u.rmltting.
This afternoon the company will be
seen in Kathleen Mavourneen," aud
tonight I'm Michael Strogoff."
GRIMES CELLAR DOOR.
lanes r. NIackie he of the large
moutb and t.rrible e,rjmace was the
star of an aggregation of farce comedy
artists that nroduced "Grim.s' Cellar
Door" ~ the Academy of Music last
niyb, N,rlia frst won FAM. fnr him
..lr lao hi, na,rnrn.nc.. I'm rho roIa of
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o,,,,i' ~, 80 r., ;,rt, ,i ,h. 80.
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l''is" w 'c'''"i Neu i'T,e ma. .'',i's IT,
SONS III .h' iuuleire ias' nlsnt 'aus"ti
Wheh Ma'hie eNP'o''eo 'he Sai''c VI"
IDEAS
Taken altogether crimes Cel!ar
Door iS an amusing entertainments IL
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-03
NOTIONS
NEW WALL DECORATIONS.

This years styles now in.
Very choice and exclusive designs,
large variety and exquisite
cOlOrings,
in all the grades, suitable
for the palace or the cabin
churches, public halls, Offices, etc.
Real Silk and Satin Hangings,
Ivory finished, Pressed Hangings,
Lincrnsta, solid relief, initiates
carved wood, imitation leather,
gold aud silver papers,
Boston plain tintS aud cartridge
papers, with elegant triezes
and ceilings, and
picture moulding to match.
We invite inspection.
Now is a good time for interior
decorating, Don't wait TOR
pleasant weather rush.
We supply decorators on
short notice.
NJ. NORTON,
a., Lackawanna Ave.
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MRS. TREATS LECTURE.
To lie Delivered Tonight in Albright
Memorial building.

Few Dersons in this country are bet
ter qualified to speak on child training
or are more conVersant with the the
orieS of the very prominent subject
than Mrs. Lucreta W. Treat. who will
be heard i'm the Albright Memorial hall
tonight. Her topic will he Child Study
and Childrens Rights" Mrs. Treats $
theory is that proper DEVELOPMENT is
easier obtained by influence than by
any other means.
Admission 10 the lecture will be free.
1t will be given under the auspices of
the Scranton Free kindergarten asso-
citation, and the public generally is in
Vited to he present.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-03
WAS A UNION MEETING.
Papers Read BE fore the City's Foreign
Missionary Societies.

The quarterly meeting of the Wo-
mans Foreign Missionary societies of
the city was held yesterday afternoon
in the ladies' Iparlor of Elm Park
church. About twenty ladies We're
present. and represented every section
of the city. the South Side excepted.
Mrs. Slocum, of the North End, pre-
sided.
Separate papers were read by repre-
sentatives of the West Side. central
city. Green Ridge. North End and Dun
more societies. The programme was
arranged by the West Sidf societies.
The papers constituted the only busi-
ness of the meeting.
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ON DOUBLE TURN.
Dickson COmpan,'s Blacksmith shop Bc
gins Extra Time.

l.. +. Bower. the new secretary and
treasurer of the Dickson company.
reached here from Carlisle yesterday
morning and spent the day i'm taking Il
general survey Of his coming duties.
The comDany's new general manager
and Superintendent. whose identity
has been successfully concealed, is eX-
pected to reach here today.
Last night the blacksmith shop was
put on double turn in order to get out
the scrap slabs necessary for the fin
ishing process which turns them into
aXles at the Cliff works.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-03
BOARD OF TRADE.
Some Important Matters Pending In the
Manufacturers Committee.

The manufacturers committee Of the
board of trade has no small amount of
important business to include in its
next monthly report and which it will
meet to consider some night this week.
The most pressing matter now be-
fore the committee is the prospects Of
obtaining for Scranton a batch of five
Massachusetts mills. In addition there
are propositions from a horse nail and
brass goods concern.
Last night the committee especially
appointed to consider the 1-cent postage
idea met in the board rooms.
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ACard from MIR. l,urcunder.

In the past fourteen years ! have
had many STANDARD attractions and
well known stars. But never before
have i had the pleasure of recommend
ing to the public such Il cast as pro
duces the Great Diamond Robbery"
at the Academy Thursday and Friday
evenings of this week. 1t is a cast of
stars and all well known in the the
atrical world and Is under the manage
ment of A. NJ. Palmer. which alone
guarantees a finished performance.
The following artists. many of whom.
no doubt. are familiar to you. having
been starred here by the Frohmans.
DAILY and Mr.. Palmer, comprise the
cast: Madame sJanauschek. Maude
Banks. Fanny Cohen. Frederick Bond.
Joseph r.. whitney. Edward Holland.
G.. Il. Hawkins. Frank Denithorne. Mrs.
Annie Yeamans, Lillian Lawrence.
Ellen Cummings. George G. Boniface.
George ID. Chaplin. w. y. Whitecar,
Gustave Frankel, James Bevins
NJ. II. Burgunder.
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WITH BLANK CARTRIDGES.
Youth Who Would DO Murder la Stage
Villain

youth who refused to divulge his
name to the police, had some trouble
with cabman on Lackawanna avenue
last night and some time later came
back to the scene of the disturbance
vowing he would shoot the cabman.
Patrolman MeinZer heard of the man
who was looking for blood and took
him i'm tow. When searched he had two
big revolvers on his person. but only
one OF them was loaded and the anu
milton In tina. was nothing more than
blank cartridges. He was locked up.
Buy the Weber
and get the best At Guernsey Bros
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-03

Yeamans. Maud Banks. Lillian Lawer-
ence. Frederic Bond. George q. Boni-
face. Edward Holland. w, A. Whitcar,
James Bevins, Charles b.. Hawkins
and others. . t
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James WarzlS, Thomas Swift. Michael
Rupp. George Schamel. William Boil
lard, Steven Barrett, j. j. Dougher and
James Swift. The complaint is that
the place is not a necessity.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-03
Chronic Rheumatism Curc5

Dr. Il. II. Hettinger. Indianapolis, Ind.
says: For several months after Sprain-
ing my ankle | was severely afflicted
with rheumatism. | finally tried Det-
chon's Mystic Cure for rheumatism,
ana i'm days coulN walk without my
cane; two bottles cured me sound and
well. ] take great pleasure in recom-
mending the Mystic Cure to all who
are afflicted with rheumatism" Sold
by Carl I.orenz. Druggist, AIS Lacka-
wanna avenue, Scranton
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Organ = Concert
ELM PARK CHURCH,
Thursday Evening ut 4
Thursday Evening at q

j. Alfred Pennington. assisted by Theodore
Hemberger. violinist. and the Elm Park
church Quartet Admission Free. Silver
Offering.
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Prices
1t


That's what crowds our
store SO. We have leased
the whole building, so3
Lackawanna avenue, for
a term of years from Apr.
I. Don't want to move
one thing more than we
can help; 500 bargains,
but only space here to
name three.
Knives and Forks
Rogers best, IL Dwt.
silver to the set. Get a
set extra for company,
too. Your jeweler tells
you all about 'en and
says S. We shall sell
IS sets tor
$500 a DOz.
Watches
Always low here. Our
$50 watch is cheap; here's
a chance for that boy or
girl. Elegant silver watch
hand engraved and war
ranted for time. They
were S. to S..
SITS
Pictures
Any price almost, so as
to sell them fast. Some
genuine etchings i'll pol
ished oak frames, we
mark down to 90 cents;
should be $I.75.
RExF0RD'S L..i,. s'' Ave.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-03
LAST OF THE COURSE,
Entertainment at Y. NJ. c. A, uaII
Tonight

Tonight.
The closing entertainment of the
Young Mems Christian Association
Standard course will be given this eve
ming by the Minnie Marshall Smith
Concert company in Young Mems
Christian association hall. The artists
and programme are as follows.
Mrs. Minnie Marshall Smith, reciter;
Miss Josephine Jennings, soprano; Miss
Nellie tdeile. violinist; Philip tgner. vio-
loncellis,; Frank j. Smith, accompanist.
!. BarcarOlle, from Sd trio. Fesca
Miss idelle, Mr.. Egner. Mr.. Smith.
>. The Spanish Dancing Girl,
James Budeham
Minnie Marshall Smilh.
3. Nioloncello solo.
Simple ANeu..................... Thome
Caprice llungrois. ................
Mr.. Egner.
4. Soprano solo.
Allah.
l.iiiabE ...,...................... CHADWICK
Request.
Miss Jennings.
.. The Same Old Story. Julia O. King
Minnie Marshall Smith.
u. Violin solo, Second f'antaisie, Ballet,
DeBeriot
Miss Udelle.
Z. BY the Kings Command. ...,... Frether
Minnie Marshall Smith.
$. Soprano solo, Sweetheart, Sigh No
More ''''',',''''. .'.... .LyneS
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Piano sale. Big bargains. Guernsey
Bros.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-03
Miss Jennings.
.. Monolosue, Behind II Curtain. Harris on
Minnie Marshall Smith

Argument--A nobleman has killed a man
who attacked him in the dark and who
proves to have been the brother OF Il mar
quise beloved by the nobleman. She will
listen to no explanation. After Il short
Punishment. her lover returns 10 court. re-
instatrd at the Kings favor. VINO com-
mandS him to dane" the gavotte with the
marquise, whose brother he has killed.
They dance, and under cover of music, he
pleads his cause.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-03
Buy the Weber

and get the best. At Guernsey Bros.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-03
BOTTLER's LICENSE ATTACKED.

There Is a remonstrance against
George RemenicZki for a bottler's H.
cense in the Third ward of Archibald
borough. The signers are Thomas
Holmes. Patrick Dunleavy. james
Size. Patrick and William Dougher,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-05

There viii be no silver municipal ticket
at The city election n Boston. All the
candidates Withdrew yesterday.
Fred. Brohme. who murd red his wife
ang cnlid on Easter sunday was executed
boo McLoausbOro, ill.. yesterday The trap
WIS sprung no 1890. and his neck was
broken. lie made no statement on tie
scanOld.
Health officer Rhode has removed the
Quarantine from the home of w. j.
Bryan. ln Lincoln. his eldest daughter.
Euth having entirely recovered from
tho attack of diphthera.
Samuel Hudson. the candidate for Con-
gross ON Tie silver ticket in the Third
district Of Philadelphia. az the late elec-
tiou. who was defeated. yesterday served
notice upon William McAlecr dem
the successful candidate. that be would
use of money ANA other election abuses.
cousul-Ger.rll Nurguiendo. OF Uru-
quay. has received a. cHniogrlm from the
Minister OF fOrcisu Affairs. 10 Monte
vidco advising him that the threatened
revolution 900 chat country Us unimpor-
tart lu the opinion Of the cOunsul-Gen-
eral the affair Us entirely over by this
time. for Doe is confident that otherwise
Dee would have bad further advices.
Frying Pan Shoals liehtship broke from
Charleston m0or.ng Tuesday night Cap
tain Nelson took good care Il and
brought her TO Charleston bar. The
steamer Wister1 went ont TO hey finding
eyerythiug an right and towed her back
10 the shoals
The Morgan City the first vessel of
the CLYDE Company new line Of steam
crs between Jacksonville. Charleston
Wilmington and Boston. arrived I'm
Charleston yesterday She was I'm ballast
and began 90 load at once with coal and
cotton and rice. The steamers will hence
forth sail from there every week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-05

az n euepicious character yesterday hv
OMccra Hall and Gibson. and lodged In
the Second Station. Walker r. believed
10 have stolen butter from the Crenshaw
war q house
Nj 4. Carlisle. Inspector Of furniture
for the United States Treasury Depart
meat. was in Richmond yesterday. lie
visited the uostofilcc and took survey
OF the fixtures IN that building Nhi,n
belong 10 the Treasury Department.
Siuirc Vincent issued warrants yes
tcrday morning Tor the arrest on Neifon
and Daniel Green CHARGED WIN hteai.lb
two hens from Rose Flint. All on We
parties live near Seven iirea anu arc
COiOIed.
Rev. Edward l.. Pei will deliver DIS
regular weekly lecture on the sunday
School Lesson" al the Young Mems CHRIS
tian Association this afternoon at 9'oo
0 clock.
George AnagostapOolan and LOUIS
Sroochos two Greeks. were arrested yc7-
tordav by Constable Il. c. Garrett TOT
trospassinc on the premises OF W. \.
Higgins and cutting down Holly tree ana
stealing same. vhcy were tried ana hhcd
by Squire G.. W. Thomas.
Tho out-of-town visitors at the FIRST
Auditor Once in the Library Building
Yesterday were Cen. W. -. Iaii1icfro ana
Mai Thomas Taliafcrro Of GLOUCESTER
county. Hon. Marshall Mccormick OF
Bcrryvine Clarke county, ana fcV. a.
i. Boulc. Of Lexington.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-05

Mr.. Norborne Thomn. Page Passed Feace-
fully Away Lat Night

Mr. N.or,orno Thomas PAGE. son OF the
....-..,. poo. and sally Cary
iatc Dh"Ii,a '"i''i "s- ,..,. ,.,i,,.,
Nelson, died last night al ly.i' 'i''N
81 tbe residence of Mrs LOWS Booker,
g. t' .,,st Franklin street. boz the eighty
~ ~ No. 800, 0'' ti. a@e' Tne arrangements
,,.r tl-e f1neral bsve not yet been made.
a. pare vas born I'm Hanover county
near Inc old church in lol-. ana W.en
- - ,'-,,.. t,grs of age married Miss
kf,rr Iortiso Zones. of Petcr-burs Early
In l,fo le ,yas engaged Il the ndnuiac-
fnrinp oil tobacco. and subsequently took
nm farming below Petersburg. Al the
slime Time he was agent ti the Ola tlty
Point railroad aud custom house officer
al Citv Point.
In 1853 he again commenced the manu-
featuring OF tobacco. and at the. preah-
inc out VI the war between int ci4ite Ne
enlisted i'm the Home Guard of Peters
burr Hc took am active part boz the great
f,nf ina defence OF the city of Petersburg
.,+,',inef Ceitfs' BRIGADE of cavalry. This
f.-.if ,'e,.cr saw its equal during the en-
H.. ,,ar for these citizen soldiers who
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-05

Tomorrow at o'clock Rev. T. NJ. Mer-
Ger. pastor of the West View Baptist
church will deliver the address To men
AT the Y. NJ. g 4. He will speak on the
the very fruitful. live and instructive
theme. who Art Thou2' The Rev. MI.
Mercer is a good speaker. and all who
attend shall be well repaid
Mr.. G. Wilbur MONTGOMERY. the sweet
tenor singer. will assist I'm the song ser
vice.
Tho interest i'm the Boys Gospel Army
g. gtfu ON the Increase Tomorrow az ,
o'clock Secretary Mckee will speak 10
rho army ON most interesting theme.
"'rhc Three Greatest Pictures I'm the
World" Good singing. Let tho boys
come and take part therein.
Or. f.. l.. Pen will conduct the regular
study Of the Sunday-schOol lesson this
evening al i.20 o'clock in the main audi
torium to which all Biblical students
are most cordially invited.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-05

az Lleutenant-C Commander Everetts re-
mort * submitted the steel Board viii
make a report TO the Department con-
corning the matter.
| understand that the steel for tho hull
so far furnished by the Carnegie Steel
Company amounts to about five hundred
tons. These plates are from n quarter
OF an inch 10 half an inch IN thickness.
Under the contract about seven thou
sand tons Of this mateflai IS 10 DC fur-
nished for the two battleships at cost
OF about so per ton.
in case the Investigation now being
made should develop that the steel for
the hull plates OF the Kearsarge and the
Kentucky is Of poor quality, IL IS believed
that the Department will direct that
those plates now fitted to the frames Of
these ships be removed.-New York Her
aid.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-05

as an idol. Solomon had been guilty
of an outrage for which there was not
the shadow OF an excuse, and II could
not be passed over. Wherefore the
Lord said unto Solomon. Forasmuch as
this is done of thee and thou hast not
kept my covenant and my statutes
which 1 have commanded thee. Will
surely rend the kingdom from thee.
Gods promises are sure. They are
sure to be kept II we obey. and they
are lust as sure TO bc withdrawn n We
turn away from them. "Notwithstand-
ing i'm thy days / will not do It for
David thy fathers sake. but | viii
rend II out OF the hand OF thy son.
What wonderful revelation is here!
Who can tell how many blessings come
TO US for our fathers sake2 and who
can tell how many sorrows Will come
upon our children because of our sins
Was Solomon lost2 For three thou
sand years the question has been ask
ed. and ii still remains unanswered.
II Is safe TO say that n IL was impor
tant that We should have light on this
point. IN would have been given us be
fore now. our responsibility Tor
others does not 20 beyond the grave.
But one feels thankful that poor David
was spared the sight Of those latter
days. and that his heart did not break
with tho cry. 20. Solomon. my son. my
son" EDWARD l.. PELL.
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norcrnmenh of Greater New York.

NEW YORK. December According
10 some OF the members OF the Greater
New York Commission, the Committee
On Draft. although IL has arrived al
definite conclusions. viii not be ready
10 report 10 the full commission before
Januiry LIST. No attempt will be made
TO present the report and charter 10
the LEGISLATURE before February lst. the
dnt. liked hy the act creating the com
mission. The borough plan has been
decided upon. Inere Will be two houses
i'm the municipal legislature. Borough
boards will take the initiative In local
affairs. and the power OF the Mayor will
be greater than that OF the present
chief executive OF this city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-05

Concert Gwen hN the ithiF" Nulin bi All
saints Church.
Tho concert given last night I'm the
big han of the Youue Mems Christian
.orauon under the auspices of tine
ladies' Guild eff Au Saints church
proved go hr 90 drcld0d success. Iie ate
tendance WAS fair. aud the programme
executed was erettt enjoyed and ape
pr.DHtDa boy those present IL was ass
PART FIRST.
Overture. "EucnIIf mcnt' titr-
manrI. the Dld Dominion ScXtctte.
90 DuHrtnfte. 'ili-htN CLEANS inc Sill
very starlight ticy etl.
90. Solo. "ConstanDy' tWehbeD, MI G.
rs. Hunter. Jr
li..W. lu. when Jack Comes Late.
Miss Harrison.
O.. THO. Twilight tAbp. Mrs. Gordon
Airs Hurreff Mes iOscr.
PART SECOND.
T. Harp Hnu piano, Airs. stevens ana
Miss Minor
3 Solo selected. Mr. Gloves.
Duct Boat SONG tSmarO, Mrs
Durrctt M.ss Rogers.
EeH.NUr Nl. 'A White Lily tnl
saturday N.eAt' Bakc). Miss Haui-
b solo. "Nleht Tine" Van de Water.
8. ouar',tc "Evontoo" lbO. Miss
Rogers Mr nuuetJ Air. Gordon. Mr.
Huutcr.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-05

NEW YORK. December 1.-The old
Dominion Line steamer CuyandOtte. Cap
tain Walker. from Newport News and
Norfolk. arrived here early this morn
inc. CAPTAIN Walker reports that he
arrounffrad heavy northeast gales with
a thick snow storm all the way up.
COa-twlse steamers are evidently hay
ing "a tussle with the weather. as there
are a number of them behind schedule
time considerably The clyde steamer
Seminole left Charleston on November
ath. and was looked f0r here day be-
fore yesterday but has not yet been
sighted The Cherokee OF the same
line lrft Charleston to-day after tne
Seminole sailed. and should. with ordi-
nary weather conditions. have arrived
here Yesterday evening. The Italians
see. Of the ocean Steamship Company 5
line left Savannah on the Isl instant,
and was expected to arrive here yeSter-
day. She has not yet been reported by
tho Highlands observer.
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steel for the Battleships at Newport News
Found Defective.


Found Defective.
HUI plates furnished by the Carnegie
steel Company for the Koarsarge and the
kentucky have been found TO be de-
fectiye after they had passed the steel
inspector and had been delivered at the
Newport News ship yoard. where the
vessels are under construction. Some
of the plates had been fitted into place
10 the steel frames OF the ships before
10 was discovered that the material had
not the qualities called for 10y the spec
incatons under which the contract FOR
it's manufacture was awarded.
The matter was made the subject OF a
special report to the Navy Department
by Naval Constructor J. J. Woodward.
the experimenting constructor al the
Newport News yard. Mr. Woodward
stated that in treating some Of the plates
preparatory TO fitting them to the
frames they were found too brittle TO he
used The specifications called for due
tiiity OF $50 degrees The naval con-
structor found that the plates We're de-
defective when bent over 90 degrees a
quantity of the material was tested. but
mo- satisfactory results were obtained
from any of the plates tried. Mr.. Wood
ward consequently stopped the work and
reported his discovery TO the Depart
ment
NOW UNDER INVESTIGATION.
Although the report was received seve-
raj weeks ago. the Department has
maintained great secrecy about the mat
ter. Mr. Woodward's communication
was referred to the steel Board, which
asked for and received the permission
OF the Department 10 send one OF IFS
members. Lieutenant Commander w.
II. Everett. TO Pittsburg. 10 investigate
The AFFAIR. That officer Is still AZ the
Carnegie works conducting his inquiry.
II was given out that he had gone 10 the
Homestead works merely on routine
business. but there IS no doubt that the
main object OF his visit 10 the steel plant
is TO make inquiry as 10 the cause Of the
defect in the material furnished for the
Newport News battleship. Just as soon