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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-25
Silent and Sad

MADRID. May A-11 p. m.-The same
mysterious silnce reigns in official circles
tonight as last night. The government dis
closes nothing from the seat Of war.
La Correspondence Espana observes:
IAN unexpected feeling of dependency is
noticeable. AS no bad news has been re-
ceived, we can only suggest that this feel
ing is caused by fears Of the prolongation
of the war;"
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-25
Naval Volunteers

SANTA CRUZ, May A.-On call for
volunteers 50 out Of 70 naval reserves here
promptly responded. Out of the full menu
bership 30 members will volunteer. The
Red Cross society 10 gaining large men,
bership. One lady gave $50 to the fund.
The public school children will be asked
to contribute.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-25
Runor

NEW YORK, May A.-The Evening
Worlds correspondent at Port au Prince
telegraphs that dispatch boat from Port
de Paix on Sunday says the rumor was
current there that the Spanish cruiser
vizcaya and the auxiliary cruiser Alfonso
XII had been sunk by United States war
ships.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-25
Will Not Consolidate

PHILADELPHIA. May A.-Charles
Cramp, head Of the William Cramp & Sons
Ship and Engine Building company. of7this
city, denied absolutely to reporter Of the
Associated Press that there Is any truth
in the reported consolidation Of theCramps
company and vickers Sons q Maxim, on
Barrow-on-Furness, 45 England, into one
shipbuilding concern.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-25
Ships at Key West

NEW YORK, May PA special from
Key West to the Commercial Advertiser
says: Key West has not been so deserted
by warships for weeks as It is this morn
ing. 1t will never be complained that ves-
sells were kept inactive when there was
a prospect Of a fight. Everything awaits
SIMPSONS and Schley's movements.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-25
Fresno Politics

FRESNO, May N.-The permanent or.
ganization Of Republican league club for
Fresno was effected tonight by the election
of officers and appointment Of committees.
The names of IA members were placed on
the roll and seventeen delegates were Sc
lected to attend the meeting Of the state
league in San Francisco.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-25
Cables Still Working

CAPE HAYTIEN. Hayti. May AIN
quiries made here at the cable station in
regard to the reported cutting Of the cables
off Santiago de Cuba and Guantanamo by
United States cruisers, show the cables
have not yet been cut. The cable from this
place to Guantanamo and Santiago de
Cuba is in working order.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-25
Tho First Naxarla

CARSON, New, May N.-The First Ne
vada volunteers will depart for Cheyenne
tomorrow night. They were rendered a
reception this afternoon. F. Linscott Of
the Nevada university was appointed
captain; F. Gignoux. first lieutenant. and
w. o. Wright, second lieutenant.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-25
A Triplet Record

DENVER. COL. May A.-Dasey. sellzer
and Russell, riding triplet. broke the
worlds record for one mile at Denver
Wheel Club Park. The quarter was reeled
OF in $3.50 3-5. 1909 and LAG is. The former
record was held by Johnson. Mertens and
Kiser, who made the mile in 1:4e 2-6.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-25
Collis's Contempt

SAN FRANCISCO, May A.-Proceedings
werer suspended today in the case of John
Robinson against the Southern Pacific, and
In the contempt case against c. P. Hunt
ington and his attorney, E. s. Pillsbury,
growing out of the departure of the presi-
dent Of the Southern Pacific for the east
pending the decision of the railroad COM
mission on his refusal to testify before It,
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-25
Convicted Of Murder

OAKLAND. May A.-Joaquin Estabe
was convicted today in Judge Ogden's court
of the brutal murder of Charles q. Gates,
the crippled tamale manufacturer, who
was beaten with bludgeon and strangled
to death in his shop at the northeast cor
ner of Thirteenth street and Broadway
last March. Estabee will be sentenced to
death on Tuesday next.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-25
COWBOY ROBBERS
Hold Up and Rob Santa Fe Passenger
Train

ALBUQUERQUE, N. M, May A-The
southbound passenger train on the Santa
Fe Railway was held up last night near
Belen, by two cowboy robbers. They
boarded the engine at Belen and made the
engineer run the train down the road three
miles. They then marched the engineer
and fireman to the express car, where they
secured one Of the safes, threw 1t out of the
car and blew 1t open with dynamite, taking
considerable money. The amount secured
is not known. The expressman. a young
man named Hiscock, was not molested nor
were the passengers. The Sheriffs Of Va
lencia and Socorro counties with posses are
in pursuit.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-25
An Actress Infured

NEW YORK, May AS. Goodfriend,
David Belasco's representative in this
country, today received message from
London saying Mrs. Leslie Carter was
severely injured last evening while play
ing at the Adelphi Theater.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-25

eral of the United States army. is buying
all the mules for the army that can be
purchased in the st. Louis market. During
the past six days mules st othe amount OF
1921, $50 have been bought, and It Is esti-
mated that tomorrow's expenditure will
amount to 500 900 additional. Orders were
received today to buy mules without limit.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-25
At Camp AlRer

WASHINGTON. May N.-The 1900
troops now at Camp Alger were today or
ganxed by General Graham into three
brigades. the ranking colonies being named
~ acting brigadier generals.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-25
saws He Didn't

SAN DIEGO, May N.-In the superior
court today the trial began in the suit for
10000 damages brought by Mrs. Catherine
Owens, middle-aged widow, against
Seth Abbott, father Of the late Emma Abb
bolt. The complainant alleges that Abbott
tried to kiss her. which he natly denies.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-25
"A new Mosquito

PORTSMOUTH,, N. H., May M.-Tho
steam yacht Comanche. formerly owned
by the brother of Senator Hanna Of Cleve-
land, arrived at the nav yyard today and
was formally turned over to the govern
ment.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-25

It has been demonstrated that African
elephants can be domesticated. They make
valuable beasts Of burden, as they climb
mountains with remarkable ease, are sure.
footed and can swim swollen streams.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-25

SAYS THE SITUATION HAS NOT
CHANGED
FOOD GROWING VERY SCARCE
Department Officers Find Much Diff
Guilty in Getting Ships to Take
Troops to Manila
Associated Press Special Wire

Associated Press Speclal wire
+ WASHINGTON. May M.-The :
+ Navy Department today received :
+ telegram from Admiral Dewey .
+ as follows: Manila, May 20, via Hong :
/. Kong. May "a: Secretary of the :
!, Navy, Washington. Situation I'M .
+ changed. Strict blockade continues. .
+ Great scarcity of provisions in Ma ;
+ Mia. Foreign subjects fear an out :
+ break Of the Spanish soldiers and .
+ they will be transferred to Cavite .
+ by the foreign men-of-war In the .
+ harbor. Aguinaldo, the rebel chief, !
+ who was brought here from Hong .
+ Kong on the McCulloch, Is organ .
+ izing force of native cavalry and :
+ may render assistance that will be .
+ valuable. DEWEY. d.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-25
BUYING Armv Mules

ST. LOUIS, May M.-Lieutenant Colonel
q. @. Smith. assistant Quartermaster gem
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-25

= b HE WHOSE NERVES ARE 20 FOOL.
i that he must needs 1ump~yea 5ump-A4
the least noise. When your nerves are jump
lng nerves, when your brain whirls. whoa
your nights are bed. when your dreams ere
horrible, when you wake up n despair ana
misery. when your days are long. gloomy.
melancholy days, It u time to act. You are
suffering from Nervous Debility and. n not
careful. 1t may lead to complete Nervous
Qroetration. The very best cure Tor thid
Condition II the great disceyery. Qf the Use
doctors Of Hudson Medical Institute. n -
the great Hudyan. Hudyan cures falling
m8nhood. dependency. lack q ambition.
eestlessness, unwise dissapadop, psamatur5
lty, abuses and coyrsots the sfrosD e W.
&udyan can be had only from uG
HUDXAN CUEN&
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HUDYAN CURES.
AupYAN CuRE4
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AUDYAN cUREE
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-11
Charges Sustain. d.

American Consul-Gen Hay
wood sustained the charges brought
by sailors OF he ship W. F. Babcock
a.ainst Captain Graham OF that
vessel Of cruelty to his men whilst
on the high seas. The sailors
W II take leave of Grab sm and his
mate when the Babcock is through
d,scharging her load of coal. This
is not the first time the Babcock has
had trouble. Last year the Cap
tan and his crew we're in hot water
aud mustard throughout the stay OF
the vessel in port loading sugar for
New York.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-11
A New Assistant for Iolani.

Iolaui College is to have a new
assistant master to succred Rev.
WIN. Ault, who has entered upon
mis- duties under holy Orders. The
gentleman selected by Bishop Willis
is Mr., John f. Lane, Associate OF
St. Nicholas College, and for four
years past a Master in St. Johns
School, Hurstpierpoint, Sussex,
England; a school enjoying the
highest reputation among the pro-
fessional aud well-to-do middle mer-
camille classes Of England for the
gentlemanly conduct and learning
OF its students.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-11
The Marlin Trophy.

Regimental orders have been is
sued for the fifth shoot for the Mar
lin Trophy to be shot for at 200
yards by teams of ten men from
each Of the companies OF the n. g..
Il, The teams are to shoot ten
rounds each in service uniform with
belt with rifles issued to the N. g..
e. The trophy becomes the pro-
perty of the company winning it
three times.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-11
Y. M. q. a. Athletics.

The young athletes attached to
this excellent institution have evil
IDENTIFY determined to stay with it,
and all arrangements have now been
practically completed for the sub
lease Of the League recreation
grounds, and proper accommoda-
lions will be made on the grounds.
The Association will hold four
field days during the year, Of which
the 18th instant will be one. The
teams will eadeavor to cover every
thing except League baseball games.
All should rally to the support Of
the association and be sure to be
present at the ope ming day when a
capital series of events are pro.
missed.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-11
A Schooner Wrecked.

The schooner Heeia, Captain
Martin, is reported to have gone
ashore at Punaluu, in this island,
early this morning in a stinging
gale The schooner is on the rocks
and will become total loss. She
has been running to Koolau ports
for some months carrying paddy and
rice Tor Hyman Bros. Just where
her grave is to- day is the spot where
the schooners Marion, Apian Long
and Wailele we're lost years ago.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-11
The Mounted Reserve.

At the annual meeting OF the
very handsome, well-equipped and
mounted Volunteer Cavalry of Ha-
waii, yesterday afternoon, the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the
current year: Captain, W. F. Dill
bingham; First Lieutenant, VIM.
Wright, and Second Lieutenant,
VIM. Chamberlain. The shooting
medals were presented to the for
tunate winners
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-11

Mr.. John Phillips, Who met with
a serious accident by being thrown
from his wagon on Saturday last, is
resting comfortably. The injury to
his hand is OF more serious nature
than the scalp wound and bruises
about the body, The whole com
munity is grieved over the accident
to popular, genial John, and wishes
him speedy recovery,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-11
At the Opera House.

The Hawaiian Glee Club under
the management Of Mr.. Wm. Coelho
will give an entertainment at the
Hawaiian Opera House on the even
ing of the 18th inst, at which the
audience will enjoy some excellent
singing, several dramatic sketches
and zobo band.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-11

There will be grand military
parade on the "inglorious" 18th Of
Hawaii. There is a CD ange OF the
moon on the Is h and fair weather
may be hoped for.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-11

The Metropolitan Meat Company
is auxiously awaiting he rival of
the schooner Aloha with hogs from
California
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-11

81, Louis College Literary Society
meets tomorrow evening.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-11

The Australia leaves to- morrow at
4 p. IN. in spite of rumors that she
would be held over for more sugar
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-11

The ship W. F. b lbcock is along
side the Wilder qnav discharging
coal consigned to the U. S. Govern
mput
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-11

Nineteen passengers are booked
to leave per Australia for San Fran
cisco TO morrow.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-11

The hungry sharpshooters shoot
for their New Years dinner on
Saturday uext.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-11

The barkentine John Smith left
Newcastle, n. S. w., on Nov. 26, 1897,
with a full load OF coal for X Ahului.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-11

The Kaukeaouli leaves for Hama
kua tomorrow to join the Ka Moi
aud Moi Wahine aud load sugar.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-11

Miss Walsh lectures at Harmony
Hall this evening to members Of
Aloha Branch aud all interested in
Theosophy.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-11

Band concert at he Hawaiian
Ho I'll this evening. Berger bravely
fought the clemens last evening at
ThUmss Square.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-11

the American League meets this
evening.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-11

The schooner Emma and Louisa,
Captain Lew. B. Harris, sailed tn 3
afternoon for San Diego, with load
OF Island fruits, etc, On the
sohooner's manifest are several hum
dred empty hotties which 6nd very
ready sale in San Diego. Skipper
Harris intends to return TO Honolulu
in the T.. and l.. next March with a
cargo OF grain.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-11

Mate Jameson, who had close
call whilst fishing for whales Of X
eua Point, this island, last Saturday.
goes first officer in the bsrkentine
Irmgard, leaving here on Thursday
next for the Coast. Mr.. j it is I'M
derstood, when once in San Fran
cisco, will make a bee line for his
home the land OF the heather and
thistle.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-11

Mr.. Frank Godfrey has secured
copyright on his valuable Hand
Boz k.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-11
NOTICE.

SUBSCRIBERS ARE RESPECTFULLY
- notified that all subscriptions are pay
able strictly in advance by the month
". ]. TESLA,
TH usnlgaT
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-11

Mate McNichols Of the Martha
Davis was rewarded by Captain
Gudett Of the Adam w. Spies for
the brave and prominent part he
took in squelehing he fire. on that
vessel last Wednesday night. The
Spies is now on the berth to load
sugar for @. Brewer & Co.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-11

The Moana is due from the Coast
next THURSDAY.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-11

B ard OF Health meets to morrow.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-11
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS

Australia leevos ~ morrow.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-11

The Waialeale FOR puuiki, Iwalani
for Hanamaulu, Kauai for Mskaweli,
Hall for Nawiliwl'i and Mauna Loa
for Lahalna all left port to-day.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-11

Mr. S. G. Allen is confined to bis
house with a serious attack OF his
old enemy the asthma. W. arr
happy to learn that Mr.. Allen is
much better Tins aftprnOOa
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-11

The steamer Cummins will make
4 trips to Koolau ports this week.
Ring up Mr. Douglas Collins at
Oceanic wharf for the day aud hour.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-11

Mr.. Geo. H. Robertson manager
OF G. Brewer & CO., is still dowa
with a severe attack Of govt n.cessi-
taing his obssnce from the maua-
gerlal desk
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-11

Deputy Marshal Hitchcock and
Officer Henry Vida left for Molokai
by the Mauna Loa on business. By
the Kinau they will proceed to Wal.
mea and Kohala on a tour OF in
spec,ion. The officials expect to
return to town on 2lst inst.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-11

The Government Nursery has dis
trihuted $4,000 plants during the
past year. a very creditable and
generous showing.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-11

Mate Frank W,lburton Of the
K-auhou has been transferred to the
steamer Kaala as first officer with
Captain Moshier.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-11

Company b orb. tonight.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-11
Total ................. 81, 1869.

La presenting the report for the
year, the president said
"Much good has been accomplish
ed with the small means at our COM
msnd, and many bless with grateful
hearts the kindly assistance afford
ed the needy ones Of all nationalities
irrespective Of creed, by this organ
ization, 1t is earnestly hoped that
something can be done to awaken
interest in the good work under
taken, and that the society will re-
ceive more encouragement with the
new year, which We hope will also
bring happiness and prosperity to it,
its officers and members, indi-
vidually.".
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-11

The bsrkentine Irmgard, Captain
Schmidt is at the Railroad wharf to
day to remain couple OF DAYS to
take on 10000 bags of Eva sugar.
She will sail for San Francisco on or
about Thursday next at noon.
Schaefer & Co. to be seen il one
wishes to take passage in this cham
pion packet.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-11

The bark Nuuauu with 500 tons
Of sugar az ballast will hs taken in
tow from this port to Kahului at 5
p. IN. today by the steamer Clau
dine. The Nuuanu loads for San
Frapeisco.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-11

The bark Iredale, Captain Plum
kett, will be loaded with sugar from
Hackfeld u Co the end Of this
week. Cap' ain p. will carry away
with him many pleasant reminis-
cences Of Honolulu and the spot
where he learned how to ride the
bike with Joss.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-11
The Catholic Benevolent Society.

At the annual meeting OF the
ladies OF the Catholic Benevolent
Society, the following officers we're
elected: President. Mrs. JF. Bowler
vice president, Mrs. Robert Cowes;
secretary, Mrs. A. E. Murphy; treas
urer, Mrs. p. M, Lucas.
Following were the receipts and
disbursements for the year ending
December 81, 1897.
RECEIPTS.
Balance on hand in Bank,
January l, 1897. ....... 81 ,253 80
Dues, 1897 ~ rs
Other donations. ........ 3745
Total ...........,..... 81 1853 90
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-11

w G.. Irwin e. Co. are now storing
sugar in the Oceanic warehouse 10
go by sail vessel for the Coast. A
lot OF Mskaweli, 1000 bags, was
taken and piled ia hours from the
w. g. Hall yesterday. Captain
Harry Webb held paper and pencil.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-11

Captain Mas of the barkentine
George @. Perkins, was formerly
master Of the Emma Claudina sail
ing to Kahului. The Perkins with
guano will discharge to day at Sor-
ensou' wharf.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-11

The members OF the Aloha
Branch Theosophy Society and the
othe students and inquirers into
Theosophy will have the advantage
OF an address by Miss NJ Fl Walsh.
on "Three Evolutions," at 1880 this
evening, in the Harmony Hall, King
Street,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-11

DR. Bishop selected "Primeval
Man" as the topic of bis address be-
fore the Social Science Club last
evening. He should be up in the
subject being as prime Qull Of evil
himself as the next man.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-11

Our experienced friend Charley
Molteno has purchased the Europe
au tonsorial resort on Merchant
street, near Fort, from G. Somma.
This is the chief resort for profess
sional aud business men OF position
and understanding.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-11

DISBURSEMENTS.
Queens Hospital, provisions
rents, medical attendance,
medicine, for educational
purposes and advertising,$ 557 90
Balance in Savings Bank. =. $1,000
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-02

ated by one man and do more damage in an
bour thar a company of infantry could
execute with the ordinary rifle in a day.
With the aid of this remarkable gun it is
possible to continually fro a perfect show
err of bullets at the desired mark for any
length of time. Its capacity is 200 shots
a minute. So perfect is the mechanism
tina these balls can be distributed over any
desired space. During a recent test at the
Brooklyn navy yard shots were passed
through a wall of brick over a foot thick,
| two feet of oak md a half inch steel plate.
Experts estimate that one of these guns
operating from a favorable point would be
capable of sweeping the deck of a modern
battleship in ten minutes. TIL gun rests
on a delicate steel tripod and when ready
for action looks more like the oxidized
| telescope used by the signal corps than
anything else. At the base of the tripod
there is a saddle such as is used for seats
on bicycles. This is to enable tho gunner
to do his work of devastation with every
possible comfort. All that is necessary to
keep the gun in perpetual operation is a
slight pressure on tho trigger. The guns
will be used for arming cruisers and yes
sells of the merchant marine.
In modern warfare there would be an
increase in the percentage of wounded
over corresponding figures for other great
battles of history. This would result from
the greater penetratiye power and greater
range of modern projcctiles. Tho use of
smokeless powder, furthermore, will enable
the objects of attack to be unobscured. /
find, however, that there is considerable
speculation among the military authori-
ties who have lately contributed literature
on the subject, as to whether there would
be an increase in tho percentage of severe
~ wounded or fatally wounded in a great
war of modern small arms against modern