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The Irish standard., 1898-01-22
JOHN J. MclIAlE.
Attorney applying FOR writ.
30l-2 Bank of Commerce building.
Minneapolis, Mimi.
pRORATE NOTICE,


State OF Minnesota County of llrnnepin-
Probate cnurt--ln the matter OF the
estate of Elizabeth II. Pond. deceased.
Letters of administration on the estate of
Elizabeth X. Pond deceased, late of the
County OF licnnrpin and State OF Mime
sofa. being granted to Herman IL. Pond.
1t is ordered. That six months he and the
same Is hereby allowed from and after tho
date of this order in which all persons
having claims or demands against the said
deceased are required to file the same in
the probate court of said county, for OK
animation and allowance, or be forever
barred.
1t is further ordered, That the
first Monday in August. lS.S, he
10 O'clock IA. M. ut Il gen
rral term of said Probate Court. to be held
at the Court House in the City Of Mnnc-
;,rolis. in said county, he and the same Is
hereby appointed the time and place
when aud where the said Probate Court
will examine and adjust said claims and de-
mands.
AM! 1t is further ordered. That
notice of such hearing be given
to all creditors and persons interested
in said estate by forthwith publishing this
order once in each week for three successive
weeks In THE Irish Standard. a newspaper
printed and published In said county.
Dated at Minneapolis this eth day of jan
uary, lSS
BY the Court:
l.. c. HARVEY,
Judge of Probate.
The Irish standard., 1898-01-22

Why pay fancy price for wedding in
vitations when you can get the latest
and prettiest designs at the Irish Stand
ard Office for $3.50 per hundred and
upward. including envelopes and print
/ I'M. Our new sample book for 1875
The Irish standard., 1898-01-22
Attorney.
------------ -------
,R6I3ATE, NOTICE

PROBATE NOTICE.
State of Minnesota. County of l1cnncpln-
Probate Court
In the matter of proving the alleged last
will ana testament of Alexander Baker,
deceased
Whereas Catherine Baker, of the county
of llcnucpin and State of Minnesota has de-
livercd To the Probate Court of the County
of II.nncpn. an instrument in writing. pur-
porting to be the last will and testament uf
Alexander Baker, late of said county and
state deceased and filed Herewith her pc
titon to said Probate Court pra wing that
the said instrument may he proved ami adj
mttcd to probate and that letters testa-
mcntary be granted thereon Ia said petit
TONER.
1t is ordered. that said petition be heard
and proofs Of said alleged will he taken at IL
special term Of this court. to be held ut the
Court House, il the city of Minneapolis,
IN said county, on Monday, the 3lst day of
January. 1855. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon,
when all persons interested may appear for
or contest the probate of it and that notice
of such hearing h" given 10 all persons in
tcrtstcd, by publishing this order once in
each week for three successive weeks prior
to said day Of hearing. in III" Irish Stand
ard, newspaper printed and published in
said county.
Dated at Minneapolis. this 9Th day Of
January, 1888. BY the Court:
f. c. HARVEY,
Judge OF Probate.
The Irish standard., 1898-01-22

Ball and party invitations and pro-
grams can be had at the lowest prices
In the city at the Irish Standard Office,
81 Fourth street south. Call and zee
samples and get prices.
The Irish standard., 1898-01-22
.0.H.&L.A. Printing

oue Have on Hand at all Times the Necessary
Books and Blanks for the Hneient Order Of Hi
bernians and hadies Auxi1iary ,uhieh rue sell
at the following Prices:
Application Blanks (new form) per hundred 90
Due Cards, per hudred. 100
Notice OF Arrear Blanks per hundred so
Sick Committee Report Blanks per hundred ....... 100
Division Quarterly Reports, hundred 200
Ode Cards, per hund red 100
Letter Heads handsome design hundred .... 50
Each additional hundred .......... ..... 50
Envelopes handsomely printed with address,
Each additional hundred. 25
Financial secretary Register IA 6rstcass boo ... 800
Recording secretarys Book 90
Insurance Secrearys Book (best in the U. S. )... 50
Secretarys Order Book. ~
Teascrer's Receipt Book rs
Financial Secretarys Report Blanks, hundred 100
The Irish standard., 1898-01-22
BOOK $!
-FOR-
OUR READERS.

You may find just what you want by looking
sent by mail postage paid, to any address upon
ceipt of the price.
Liberal discount made if several books are wanted.
Write us for terms if YOU want number of these.
The Irish standard., 1898-01-22
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Attorneys for Mortgagee
Globe building, Minneapolis. MINI.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-01-29

The Kaena went out to Puuiki yes
terday morning.
The Spokane will probably get away
for the Sound today.
The George G. Perkins will sail fol
Kahului to load sugar today
The Fort George will sail in ballast
for Port Townsend next week
The Ceylon should be along from
Seattle, Wash, at any hour now.
The S. N. Castle finished dischargine
yesterday and is now out in the stream
The Lehua will sail for Honohina
Honomu, Hakalau and Pohakumanu al
IL noon today.
The Mohican finished discharging
yesterday and commenced taking out
her ballast She will load sugar
The Hawaiian bark Diamond Head,
Ward master, will sail in ballast for
Port Blakely today. She will return
with cargo of lumber.
The C. D. Bryant, according to C.
Brewer & Co. S letter, was to have left
San Francisco for this port on the
18th inst. She may be along before
the Australia, due here Tuesday, Feb
ruary 1st.
Laird Brothers have launched for the
British Government, from their we'll
known works at Birkenhead, the
largest and fastest torpedo boat de-
strOyer afiOat. The Express, as she is
named, is 235 feet long, and her speed
viii be 33 knots, which is equal to
nearly 38 miles an hous.-EX.
The Hawaiian bark Mauna Ala,
VIM. Smith master, arrived in port
early yesterday morning after an I'M
eventful trip from San Francisco from
which port she sailed on January 18th
A fair wind was met with throughout
the voyage. The Mauna Ala brought
1,427 tons of general merchandise for
the California Feed Cos
The Mauna Loa arrived from Kau
Kona and Maui early yesterday morn
ing. Purser Tuft kindly furnished the
following report:
1.-THE Kau coast was very rough A
north east gale blew all week The
Ke Au Hou could not land any heavy
machinery great deal of rain dur
ing the latter part of the week The
Hamakua coast is very rough The
Iwalani is weatherbound off Waipio
gulch. She discharged her Kukuiha-
eIe freight on the day of arrival, but
could do nothing after that. Sugar
left: P. S. NJ, 1900 bags; H. S. Co.,
10000; Lahaina. 5000
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-01-29
BY AUTHORITY.
CFRIIF CATE OF THE MINISTER
OF THE INTERIOR IN RE THE
BANK OF HAWAII, LTD.

l, James A. King, Minister of the
Interior of the Republic of Hawaii, dc
hereby certify that in accordance with
the requirements Of Section IS, Chapter
XIII. Of the Session Laws of 1884
the same being an "Act to provide for
the Incorporation of Banking Com
panies," / have examined into the
condition of the Bank of Hawaii,
Limited" a Corporation formed under
said Act and located in the City of Ho-
nolulu, and l am satisfied that the said
Corporation has fully complied with
the provisions required by said Act,
to be complied with before commencing
the business of Banking, and the said
Corporation, the Bank of Hawaii,
Limited" is hereby authorized to COM
mence business.
In witness whereof, have here
unto placed my hand and Off
cial Seal this 23rd day of De-
cember, A D. 1897.
(Signed) ]. A. KING,
Minister Of the Interior.
4S00-2m
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-01-29
The FavOrite

IS THE FAVORITE place for the
dnest liquors only, and the best dis
tillers of the United States, Canada
and Great Britain are represented
Best brews of Beer, either on draft or
IN bottles, may be had at all times.
w. M. Cunningham, Proprietor of
this well-known resort, has been in
the business for many years, and is a
connoisseur in liquors. His establish
ment is always orderly, and, with the
services of his assistant, Mr.. Thomp-
son, customers are promptly supplied.
Bethel and Hotel streets is a Favorite
corner for the lovers of cold Beer or
fine Wines and Liquors.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-01-29
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALU-
ABLE BEACH LAND PROPERTY,
SITUATE IN WAIKIKI, HOMO
LULU, ISLAND OF OAHU.

In compliance with an order Of the
Hon. w. L. Stanley, Second Judge OF
the Circuit Court of the First Judicial
Circuit, dated December 80, 1897, and
filed in the Clerks Office of the Judi
ciary Department in cause entitled
M. P Robinson and others versus
Caroline j. Robinson, the undersigned
as Commissioner thereunto duly ap-
pointed, will expose for sale at public
auction on MONDAY, January 81, 1898,
at II o'clock noon, at the mauka en-
trance to the Judiciary Building, the
property known as the Robinson Beach
Premises situate on the Waikiki Beach,
Waikiki side of the premises now oc-
cupied by Marshal A. NJ. Brown.
The property, at present occupied as
a dwelling by Mr.. S. G. Allen, COM
mands fine ocean view, and has three
or four cottages so grouped together
as to form one large dwelling.
The apartments consist of one large
sitting room, four spacious bedrooms
and one large lanai, with kitchen and
bath room attached, also a stable and
barn. The property has al the con-
veniences of a homestead. Beautiful
shade and hau trees abound on the
lawn
The lot measures $50 feet parallel
with the mauka road, and has a depth
Of 800 feet from the mauka gate to-
wards the beach, also about $50 feet
sea beach frontage. Area one acre,
more or less.
Title fee simple. Terms Of sale are
cash, in U. S. Gold. Deeds at expense
of the purchaser. Sale to be subject
to confirmation by the Court For fur
Their particulars apply to the under
signed at his Office in the Judiciary
Building.
HENRY SMITH,
4S10-td Commissioner.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-01-29
SUNDAY SERVICES.

Central Union Church, corner Rich
ards and Beretania street. Douglas P.
Birnie, minister 9:55 a. M, Sunday
school and Bible classes; HOO a. m,
! public worship and sermon; $50 p. m,
prayer meeting of Y. P. S. c. E.: 7:30
p. M, public worship and sermon.
Who is God?" Special music. Sun
| day schools: Portuguese on Punch
| bowl street and Hotel street Mission
2:30 p. III. Prayer meeting, Wednes-
/ day, 7:30 p. N. Palama Chapel, 9:45
| a. m, Sunday school; 7:30 p. M, Cos
| pei service. Prayer meeting, Friday
| 1880 p. m. A cordial welcome for all
| TO every service.
st. Andrews Cathedral-Fourth Sun
| Communion; II a. M, Choral Celebra-
ton of the Holy Communion; $50,
Pule ahiahi; 7:3O, Evensong and ser
mon.
The services of the second congre-
cation of ST. Andrews Cathedral to-
morrow, Sunday, will be at 9:45 a. M,
when the following music will be rem
dered:
Benedictus ........ Double chant
Anthem-"Let every soul be sub
Ject Observation-Disclosures. Stalner
In the evening at $50 o'clock the
surpliced choir will sing a procession
al hymn and a full evening service by
Maunder
Roman Catholic Cathedral, cor. Bere-
tania and Fort, Sunday: At a. m. and
a. NJ, low masses, with Holy Commun-
ion. At 9 a. M, mass for children, with
English sermon. At 1920 a. M, high
mass, with native sermon. At 2 D. M.
rosary with native instruction. At
p. M, sermon in native and benedic-
ton. At p. m, Portuguese service,
with sermon and benediction. Week
Days-Low masses at and p. m.
Methodist Episcopal church, corner
of Beretania and Miller streets. G.. L.
Pearson pastor. Public worship and
sermon tomorrow at II a. m. and 7:3O
p. m. Morning theme: Following in
the Footsteps of Jesus" Evening: ga
call to Decision" Sunday school, 10
a. m. Epworth League, $50 p. m.
Prayer meeting, Wednesday at 7:30 D.
m. A welcome always to all. Seats
free.
Christian Church, corner King and
Alakea streets. Preaching HOO a. m
and 1880 p. m. by T. D. Garvin Morn
ing theme: THE Second and Third
Petitions of the Lords Prayer" Even
ing theme" Christ's Last Invitation to
Men, Sunday school, 9:45 a. M Young
Peoples meeting, $50 p. M; Prayer
meeting, Wednesday, 7:30 p. m. Wo-
mans prayer meeting, 2:3O p. m. Fri
daV
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-01-29

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
First Circuit, Hawaiian Islands. In
the Matter Of the Bankruptcy of
Harry Cannon of Honolulu.
Creditors of the said bankrupt are
hereby notified to come in and prove
their debts before the Circuit Court
of the First Circuit, at the Court House,
in Honolulu, on Wednesday, the End
day of February, 1898, between the
hours of 10 o'clock in the forenoon and
noon of the said day, and elect an
Assignee of the said bankTupt's estate.
By the Court:
J. A. THOMPSON,
4S27-td Clerk.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-01-29
The New Market Restaurant
Merchant Street.

Formerly carried on by the late Juan
Camacho, has been re-opened under
the management of Mr.. and Mrs. lanes
Wright, (the we'll known caterers). The
chef so much appreciated in connec-
ton with this restaurant while under
Mr.. Camacho's management, has charge
OF the Culinary Department.
An attractive Bill of Fare daily
Brown and White Home Made Rraad
a speciality. California Game and
Poultry in season, Fresh Oysters and
Salmon off the Ice, Refrigerated Meats
only, with choice surroundings.
Board-SIngle Meal, Weekly or
Monthly. Meals at all hours.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-01-29
FOR SALE.

House and lot on Young street. II.
has frontage of Is feet, by a denth
of 155 feet inches; house conto p.u
parlor, 8 bed rooms, hallway larns
lanai dining room, kitchen, pantry
patent W. c., bath and servants nn.s
tiers; stable on premises, 28x30 "a.
containing boz stall, open stall, 60
room for three carriages. Inouirs -.
L. H. DEE & CO
City Feed Store, Punchbowl and Rar.
4744-tf
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-01-29
NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the share
holders of the Pacific Guano & Fer
tilizer Co., will be held at the Office
of H. Hackfeld e Co., Ltd, on Satur-
day, January 90, 1898, at II a. m.
J. F. HACKFELD,
Secretary pro tenn.
4S26-4t
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-01-29
Laid to Rest.

The remains of Eleaza Lazarus were
inferred in Makiki Cemetery yesterday
afternoon beside those of his wife,
Julia, who died last year. The funeral
services at the family residence, Bere-
tania street and at the grave, were
conducted by the Rev. H. H. Parker of
Kawaiahao
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-01-29
HILO ELECTRIC LIGHT CO, LTD.

Tenders for Fifty 500 Shares of the
Capital Stock of the above Company
are called for at a minimum of S125.00
per share.
Applications will close Saturday,
February 10, 1898. The highest or any
tender not necessarily accepted. Par
ticulars will be furnished on applica-
ton. L. TURNER,
Secretary.
HilO, January 20, 1898. 4S29-tf
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-01-29
NOTICE.

To all whom it may concern: Notice
is hereby given by the undersigned,
that Joanna de Lomba, my wife, has
left my bed and board; and that will
not be responsible for any debts my
said wife may contract after this day,
the Goth Of January, A. D. 1898.
B. DE LOMBA.
Honolulu, January 20. 4S22-2w
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-01-29
TENDERS WANTED.

Tenders are wanted for terracing
and grading land at the corner of Ma
gazine street and Spencer avenue.
Plans and specifications may be seen
at office of c. V. E. Dove, next to
Bishops Bank. We do not bind our
selves to accept the lowest or any bid.
Tenders will be opened at noon on
Wednesday, February 2, 1898.
4S27-tf
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-01-29
NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the Hawaiian
Electric Company will be held at the
Office Of VIM. g. Irwin & Co., Ltd, on
Monday, the 31st instant, at 10 o'clock
a. m. w. M. GIFFARD,
4S24-1W Secretary.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-01-29
NOTICE.

My wife having left my bed and
board, notice is hereby given that ]
will not be responsible for any debts
contracted by her
WIN. BERLOWITZ.
Dated Honolulu, January q, 1898
4S2S-3t
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-01-29
4S27-td
LOST.

One opal ring set in diamonds, lost
between Alapai and the corner of Vic
toria and Kinau streets. A suitable
reward will be paid upon return to
Advertiser office. 4S25-3t
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-01-29
MEETING NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the German
Benevolent Society will be held at the
office of Fl. Hackfeld & Co., Ltd, on
Saturday, January 20, 1898, at 10
o'clock a. m.
JOHANNES F. ECKARDT.
4S27-3t Secretary.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-01-29
IMPORTS.

From Maui and Hawaii ports, per
stmr. Mauna Loa, January 28-3, 168
bags sugar, 280 bags coffee, IA bdls.
hides, 81 bags ava, "a hogs, 80 head
cattle and $50 pkgs. sundries.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-01-29
NOTICE.

Neither the Captain nor the Agents
of the Am. ship Fort George will be
responsible for any debts contracted
by any of the crew without their writ
ten order
Honolulu, H. l., January q, 1898
4S2S-1W
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-01-29
PASSENGERS.
Arrivals.

ATTIVdIS.
From Maui and Hawaii ports, per
stmr Mauna Loa, January 28-Kau:
J. E. Miller, James Barry, Tom Pat
ton, Fred. Elder and wife. Kona:
Miss NJ J. Davis. Maalaea: G.. P.
Wilder, W. r. Sims, Miss H. Robert
son. Lahaina: j. w. Smithies
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-01-29
WANTED.

A partner in a liquor business. A
good chance for small capital. Offers
under l.. B., Advertiser office.
4S29-3t
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-01-29
STRvEES-

At the old Bulletin office, rear of j.
H. Schnack, has II Lots for sale, ma
kai of Mrs. Riemenschneider, averag-
ing from $500 to $1,000 each. The
location speaks we'll for itself as a
good investment.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-01-29
Wharf AND WAVE.

DIAMOND HEAD SIGNAL STA
TION, January %, 10 p. m.-The
weather is clear; wind, light, n. E.
Ship bound in.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-01-29
DEPARTURES.

Friday, January %.
Stmr. Kaena, Mosher, for Puuiki.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-01-29
BORN.

January %, 1898, to the wife of w.
P. Fennel, a son.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-01-29
VESSELS LEAVING TODAY.

Stmr Lehua, Andrews, for Honohl-
ma, Honomu, Hakalau and Pohaku-
manu- at II N.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-01-29
ARRIVALS.

Friday, January Is.
StIur Mauna Loa, Simerson, from
Maui and Hawaii ports.
HaW. blk. Mauna Ala, Smith, from
San Francisco
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-01-29

ANNUAL MEETING.-C. BREWER
& COMPANY, LTD.
The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the c. Brewer & Company
Oimited), will be held at the office of
the Company in Honolulu, on Wednes-
day, February 2nd, 1898, at 10 a. m
z. T. BISHOP,
Secretary.
Dated Honolulu, January 25th. 1898
4S26-td
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-01-29
HAWAIIAN SAFE DEPOSIT AND
INVESTMENT COMPANY,
No. 400 Fort Street.
Geo. r. Carter Manager.

Notice is hereby given that Mr..
George R. Carter and Mr.. Clarence H.
Cooke, have been admitted as partners
in our firm from January 1, 1898.
Mr.. George r. Garter will act az
Manager of the business.
The office for the present will be in
the office of Mr.. G. NJ. Cooke, in the
rear of the Bank of Hawaii.
P. c. JONES,
EDWIN a. JONES.
Honolulu, H. l., Jan. l, 1898.
4S05-1m
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-01-29
CQn0diQl AuS|10I0l R0y1
MQl Steamship 60

Steamers Of the above line, runnlnS
In connection with the CANADIAN
PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY Dc
tween Vancouver. B. c., and Sydney'
\ : w and calling at Victoria, b. e.,
Honolulu, Suva (FijD and Wellington
\. T., are
Due at Honolulu:
On or about the dates below stated. Viz:
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-08

100 Dozen Ladies' White Ventilating
Summer Corsets, are worth 75c; this
week we say
42c pair
100 Dozen Ladies' Black and Gray
Sateen Corsets; we should sell them for
75c, but this week we say
43c pair
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-08

in Washington should have begged the
president to prevent the approach of
the Spanish fotilla, even if force was
required. It is difficult to see, how
ever, how this could have been accom-
plished. If it had been attempted, the
boats would doubtless have scattered
at once in every direction, and TO catch
them would have been out of the ques-
ton.
The destroyer can always get away
when she chooses to run, fnasmuch as
nothing that floats can come up with
her, unless another vessel of the same
type. Even greyhound cruiser like the
Minneapolis would be as helpless in the
chase of craft of this kind as tat man
in pursuit of disrespectful but alert small
boys. What can be done with a boat
that is able to scoot away with the speed
of an express train, awaiting its OPP
portunity to steal up and make an at
tack under the cover of night or fog? 1t
is only when the destroyer elects to be-
come the assailant that she, is in any
danger. Meanwhile her adversary Is
efficiency of torpedo-boats in general is
largely due to their effect upon the
morals of the adversary. The latter
never feels safe from destruction by
single shot from these craft winch
hover about like mosquitoes, trying to
get a chance TO sting. 4 man can brace
his nerves to fight battle, but to feel
himself in danger at all times, and par
ticularly likely to be blown up in his
sleep-that is a different matter The
strain is simply fearful.
Our ships, ordinarily white. are now
being painted lead color, partly in ordep
that they may afford less visible targets
to torpedo boats and destroyers at night.
Orders have been given that each one of
our vessels in southern waters is to be
guarded from shutdown to daybreak by
Gordon of picket-boats, and during the
hours of darkness the ocean is constantly
swept by their searchlights. The only
other possible safeguard against tor
pedoes is the torpedo-net. which is
network of large iron rings, let down at
the ends of long spars that project from
every part of the ship. There is always
a chance that q torpedo, which travels
at the rate of rs miles an hour. will
break through the net but it is not likely.
When the Gillian battleship Blanco En-
calada anchored in the harbor of Valpa-
raise April H. 1891, she did not take the
trouble to put out her torpedo nets. Con-
sequently. she was blown up with great
loss of life by torpedoes discharged at
her by two torpedo boats which hap
pened to come along.
The Whitehead torpedo, which is the
weapon used by the Spanish torpedo
boats and destrQyers. is a hollow steel
projectile shaped like a fish. At its