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shot may be said to be collection of
missiles in a case, which breaks up either
in the gun or at some point in flight, thus
setting free its death-dealing particles.
AS soon as the case is broken each of
these particles goes on a separate path,
anu it's a sorry day for the man struck
by one of them All of these falling upon
a piece of level ground would mark out
an irregular oval. whose area varies with
differing conditions. 1t has been found
that the best point to burst the shrapnel
is about six yards above and fifty in front
of the enemy.
Colonel Shrapnel of the British service
first invented shrapnel in 1903. This early
form consisted simply of spherical shell
filled with bullets and a bursting charge
of powder in the spaces between. This
was a crude invention, which scattered
to go off when not expected, and not to
do SO when desired. This form was i'm
proved upon during our great war and
the modern shrapnel can be considered
the most dangerous of all life destroying
projectiles.. 1t consists, of three parts
the tube, the base and the head. The
powder charge is in the base. which is
firmly attached to the body either by
electric welding or by screwing. Leading
from the base through the center of the
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EXTRA f TO
0ROVND) OF
lAFAYET T E
COLLEGE

He went to New York, returned in a
week visited the ruins, chuckling over
the desolation. His deviltry had proved
a success.
Then he began a series of desecra-
lions unparalleled in the history of COL
leges. Being we'll known and having
a Key he was able to go about unre-
stralned. One day he entered the
chapeI, 1mprovised a nocturne on the
big organ, then proceeded to business.
he threw the chapel Bible and hymn
BOOKS into we'll near the door, not to
spite the Almighty, but to create trou-
Die between the president and the stu
dents. He disarranged the organ ma
chinery and destroyed the historic big
vine at the door.
Four months later he returned, play
ed heavenly symphony on the organ,
then poured tar into its machinery,
smeared hymn books, Bible and pews
with pitch, and otherwise desecrated
the chapel.
1t should be explained that District
Attorney Fox already had detectives on
the case. Laborer Messenger guarded
the chapel at night. So a few nights
heard in the building. The Waterman
slipped up and dubbed him with a
piece of hosepipe.
In his flight the professor left his key
behind in the door. That little imple-
ment of brass proved Stephens undo
ing. The janitor recognized it as his
key. In a room where he had been tenn
porarily sleeping they found his valise
and lot Of telltale articles. Later,
when he was arrested, near Harris
burg, at Duncannon, where he was
about to accept the principalship of the
schools of that town, he collapsed.
He was taken to Easton. In the pres
ence of trustees and a few friends,
Stephens confessed. Never in the his
tory of State institutions has there
been a case having it's startling feat
ures. Viewed from any standpoint, it
is extraordinary. While friends and
foes denounce the burning of the build
ing, good men seek excuses for the
young professor.
And other facts are coming to light.
1t is alleged that barns have been
burned under suspicious circumstances
in his home district. A Mr.. Hammet at
Hammetsford, Pa, loaned Stephens
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the public. simply to be revenged on

the public. simply to be revenged on
the PRESIDENT"
Wich eyes flashing and coun,ennnce
dark with Indignation Stephens cx-
claimed: This college president is a
hypocrite. 1 have proof that he is a
dangerous man, unfit to control great
institution. I shall present a pain
statement Of facts that will condemn
him before the country"
But what are these facts? Mention
a single act committed by him that can
justify your burning the college build
ing"
Here a cold, foolish smile played in
and out of the milky blue of the pro-
fessors eyes. 1t was an imbecile eXhi-
btion after the eloquence, the blazing
rhetoric of his Introductory remarks.
II am satisfied he said blandly 'to
let my case rest until the day of trial
Then it will be my turn, and the public
will hear my side of the story, how this
man has humbugged pupils and profess
sors. 1 shall unmask him-show ex-
actly what he is, his shallowness, his
trickery his incapacity and his dishon-
esty toward the young men he is sup
posed to instruct and guide
How did you come to make his ac-
uuaintance?"
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DEADLY CONTENTS Of VAR FIXED TO BURST AMONG THE

some modification of shape to meet the
requirements of air resistance and so
cause accuracy The old round shot is
little used these days on account of the
impossibility of firing 1t straight. The
conical shot has increased in size until
a few guns now throw pieces of metal
weighing over half a ton. The force with
which these awful engines of destruction
tear through brick walls and stone forti-
fications is almost inconceivable. At a
distance of over three miles an ordinary
wall offers no more resistance than a
piece of paper.
The most terrible projectile of modern
times is that used in the dynamite cruiser
Vesuvius. The shell proper is about fiji
teen inches In diameter and five feet long
On the after end of it is trailer about
ten feet long for the purpose of keeping
it in a straight course through the air.
The shell carries several hundred pounds
of guncotton, that bursts on contact with
any hard substance. This shell is fired
from pneumatic gun. and at a distance
of two miles can be used with accuracy
The explosive deals death over surface
of a thousand yards, and at Santiago
where it has been used recently the peo-
pie say it shakes the ground like an earth
quake.
In the way of shells the old round pat
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tern is still used for purposes of bonn
bardment. 1his is simply hollow sphere
filled with powder that is discharged at
the proper moment by a time fuse. At
moderate range this explosive is as eff
fective as the larger and heavier shells.
Conical shells are made to explode by
conclusion and time fuses. At long range
the .conical shell is a most deadly pro-
jectile. 1t is capable of tearing though
walls of enormous thickness and then
bursting after it gets on the inside The
Palliser shell is conical in shape, made of
hardened steel at the point and soft iron
at the chamber. 1t is used principally
for piercing armor at close range and ex-
ploding by force of conclusion at the same
instant. This tears an awful hole in the
side of a ship.
Although almost obsolete. the chain
shot and bar shot are still found in some
magazines. Both work on the principal
of turning. around rapidly at the end of
a connecting piece and are capable of
cutting a wide swath through an advanc-
ing. army of men. They are mostly used
in land engagements at close range and
are particularly useful and valuable
where it is desirable or necessary to save
ammunition. No other shot at the same
cost is capable Of doing so much damage.
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He sought me at Princeton, where I
was an assistant professor. He had
heard of me, knew what l had been do
ing, became my warmest friend until we
were intimate. 1 liked him, too, until
1 discovered his intellectual weaknesses
and the humbug of his methods.
mildly protested and by gentle argu-
ment attempted to show him the fall
lacy Of some of his teachings. He did
not relish it, and seemed envious of me.
l had many friends both in college and
in the city. 1 joined the Pomfret Club,
of which he was member. When his
popularity began to wane he withdrew,
intimating that I was to follow.
AS it was a select club of the best
men in town, I saw no reason for re-
signing. 1 remained. From that mo-
ment President Warfield became my
enemy. Whether it was jealousy or
because of his shallow nature l can
not say.
'Warfield is a Kentuckian, proud of
his blood" continued the professor, in
response to a question, with a long,
funny, thin smile playing over his fea-
lures. Eyes, he is a Kentuckian, the
grandson of a once famous clergyman,
and the nephew of Congressman
Breckenridge, whose name figured in
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$4,000 When pressed for payment the
young man did not produce the money
and disappeared. Suddenly, two barns
on his fathers farm mysteriously
burned. Stephens collected the insur-
ance money, deposited it in an Easton
bank. Hammet got the money by at
tachment. Again Stephens disappeared
and then Hammet'S own barn went up
in flame. No one could swear who
did 1t.
The loss, however, did not prevent
Hammet getting the balance due on
the note. He had the Stephens home
stead sold at Sheriffs sale, bought it
in, and, to get even with his young
Presbyterian friend, decided it 10 the
First Universalist Church Of Towanda.
Another allegation said to be at the
bottom of all his troubles is that
Stephens originally desired to enter the
Presbyterian ministry. Rich men vol
unteered to educate him providing
their money be returned If he failed to
enter the pulpit. Stephens agreed. went
through Princeton, took a supplement
tary course at the Theological Semi
nary, then was engaged as professor
by President Warfield of Lafayette Col
lege.
AS soon as the Montrose Presbyteri-
ans learned that Stephens had aban-
doned the pulpit for a professorsaip
planned that he was too young, but
would preach later. This was accepted
by some of his hackers.
But DR.. Patton of Princeton wrote
President Warfield about the matter.
Stephens seemed so Indifferent and
evasive in his explanations that for the
first time the president began to doubt
his integrity.
Stephens is an imposing, athletic
man, perfectly self possessed muScu-
lar and of great strength. He is near
ly six feet tall and weighs about one
hundred and ninety pounds. His face
is round, his hair sandy red and his
eyes something of fishy blue. He
had been described as having a weak
face and a massive, intellectual brow
"a sort of degenerate Webster. His
chin is certainly not that of a strong,
we'll balanced man, born to command,
and there is a suggestion of sensual
ity-almost brutality-about the mouth
which tells story and explains how
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he came to commit acts not of high
minded scholar, but of degenerate.
Yet, when the man begins to talk,
to argue, to reason, to compare, to
make fine distinctions, to draw conclu-
sions, the play of his intellect on his
features works a miracle. Sensuality
disappears. The brutality of the jaw
is forgotten the high Websterian brow
and inspired countenance, the flashing
eyes and appealing defamation amaze
and charm the listener. Suspicion van
ishes and doubt gives way to admira-
ton for the prosecuted genius.
Alas, Another change comes when
you try to pin him down to a definite
statement of his grievances, to define
some of the charges against the presi-
dent. In reply, there is only evasive.
vaporous explanation, with an idiotic
smile, a cunning, fiippant sparring for
time, succeeded by elaborate, indefinite
speech requiring an hour for one to
hear it to the finish.
cat the trial. said the professor in
jail, ''the sad story will be told and the
community surprised when they hear
all the facts"
But you have already confessed.
What excuse can be made for burning
a great college building belonging to
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-07-17

~ TEPHENS, the incendiary col
lege professor who burned the
magnificent Pardee Hall at La
\ lafayette College last December at
Easton, lies in prison cell IN
New York City. He was only last week
discovered to be the incendiary and
placed under arrest.
Already psychological experts are IN
a sea of speculation as to the probable
cause leading to the professors acts OF
degeneracy. Is it hereditary faint, tenn
porary insanity or the work of an IN
telectual crook, as asserted by District
Attorney Fox, himself a college man of
experience and reading along the line
of metaphysical investigation?
Detectives have found at stephens
home, near. Montrose, Pa, 227 volumes
of classical literature, stolen from the
Lafayette building at different times.
The books have been returned by order
of the District Attorney.
Lafayette College, chartered in 1926,
embraces seventeen imposing buildings
north of Easton on the heights, COM
handing an inspiring view of the val
leys of the Lehigh and Delaware rivers
1t is a Presbyterian institution, with
an attendance of about four hundred
students annually, and cost about
$1,000 600.
The facts in this strange case, con-
densed, are: In the summer of 1898
President Warfield engaged George
Herbert Stephens as assistant profess
sor of moral philosophy. The young
man was a Princeton graduate, taking
special studies in the Theological Sem
mary. After a years trial young
Stephens was appointed associate pro-
fessor for two years longer, at $500 a
year.
They were close friends a year or
two: then bitter enemies. Stephens
criticized the presidents. theological
views-did not consider his college
methods sound. Warfield refused to re-
appoint him. He appealed to the trus
tees with an ingenious fifteen thousand
word statement They listened, were
charmed, but sustained the president
said Stephens must go
Caspar Wistar Hodge, also of Prince
ton, succeeded him. Stephens retired
to his home, near Montrose, in Sus-
Quehanna County, and planned revenge
to burn the college buildings one by
one, that the students might be ac-
cused. They would resent it. In the
uproar the president would be forced
TO resign as unfit to manage a great in
stitutiOn.
Stephens reached Phillipsburg, just
across the river from EastOn, Deem
Der II. 1897. Some time after midnight
on the 18th. disguised, he entered Par
dee Hall with his key. distracted val
liable books from the library for flu
ture reading, made a pyramid of fur
niture, surmounted by Professor Da-
Wilson's favorite motto, Study Nature.
and Not Books. p" The letters were of
bones, and handsomely framed
Stephens thought il a great joke on
his friend Davidson, with whose philo-
sophical views he did not agree He
showed a lighted gaspipe into the pile
locked the door and fed to his hotel
The lack Of oxygen smothered the con-
fagration. No fire was visible from
Phillipsburg. Stephens thought his
mission had failed, but was awakened
ct the break of day by the glare of the
burning building.
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~ III even as recently as our civil war,
INb says an army officer in the New
Vb York Herald. The Improvement
has embraced all calibers, from
that of the small arm firing a projectile
only one-third of an inch in diameter to
the monster which sends a solid piece of
steel u inches through and weighing over
half ton. Not only have the guns i'm
proved, but also all their accessories, es-
pecially powder and projectiles The
smokeless powder of the present has
changed the conditions of war almost as
much as modern armament. In fact. it
was absolutely necessary to improve the
powder along with the gun.
Keeping step with these advances have
been those made in the various classes of
projectiles. Even the smallest of these
with its case-hardened bullet is far ahead
of the old-fashioned lead bullet used in
the small arms of thirty years ago.
One of the most effective of modern pro-
tectiles is the shrapnel. 1t is one of the
forms of case shot. The others We're the
old-fashioned grape and canister. A case
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~ TEPHENS, the incendiary col
lege professor who burned the
magnificent Pardee Hall at La
/fayette College last December, at
Enstnrn lies in q nrisOn cell in
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-03-12

Salvation Army.-Over I Y l. store.
Adit. and Mrs. Simonson in charge.
Meetings every evening at 500 p. IN.
except Tuesdays; Sunday at ZOO and
11:OO a. m. and 1880 p. m: Friday ev-
ening and Sunday at 1900 a. m, holt
ness meeting.
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hey are
ReIii BILE.

Saturday evening, January 30, a
party of eight left the city for trip
around the Islands on bicycles. The
list was made up of some of the lead
ing wheels represented here, among
them a '07 Overland Special, which is
handled here by the HONOLULU b.
CYCLE COMPANY. The Overland was
the Only Wheel in the Lot which
made the round trip without trouble
of any kind. OVERLANDS are the
kind IF wheels that take you Away
from home and Bring You Back Again.
BY the last Australia we received a
few samples of the '9s OVERLANDS.
They are as much superior to the 'o7
product as daylight is superior to
darkness, and are without exception
the most beautiful models, and the
highest grade wheels ever shown here
for anything near the rice which we
shall sell them-$65. We defy all com
petition, even at much higher fig
ure,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-03-12

Professor Edgar Wood will address
the young men at tomorrow meeting
in the Young Mems Christian Associd-
ton hall. The orchestra will render
special music.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-03-12
RI hawaiian
ssnznasanAlAaIlAsn
Electric
Company.

The cleanest, brightest safest and really,
in the long run, the cheapest and best light
for use in the family residence, is the mean
descent electric light. Safe nothing could
be safer, A few days ago prominent gen
tleman Of Honolulu came rushing down TO
the office of the Electric Company and said:
give me figures for wiring my house, and !
want it done at once; no more lamps for me.
Last night a lamp tipped over and it came
so near setting fire to the house and burning
my children and take no more risks
This is the sentiment of quite number in
the past few weeks, who have ordered their
houses fitted with the perfect light.
just think it over and make up your mind
that you want the best and safest light; send
for the Hawaiian Electric Company and tell
them what you wall.
We have a complete stock Of everything in
this line and have just received a lot of the
very latest designs in chandeliers
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-03-12

There will be grand union meeting
of the Young Peoples societies in the
city at the Central Union church to-
morrow evening. The leaders will be
Miss Hyde. Mr.. Beardmore and Mr..
Hayden.
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Wall Paper
Confessions:

That satisfied feeling that
goes with a clean, newly
papered house, is worth
twice its cost. We have re-
moved the principal obsta-
Gle which stands between
you and New Wall Paper by
cutting the price down to a
minimum. This is an extra
ordinary confession on our
part. The quality of our
stock is unequalled-in va
riety it is matchless.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-03-12

Seventh Day MISUNDERSTANDING SER
vice held every Sabbath Saturday,
in Arion hall. at the rear of the opera
house, from 10000 a. m. to 1900 noon.
First hour occupied by Sabbath
school, second Scripture study and So
cial meeting. Prayer meeting, Tues
day, 1880 p. m. \ cordial welcome en-
tended TO all at every service.
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N THE C|IY'S CHURCHES
Rev. u. T.. Birnic VIII Discuss lt-Dr
err Topics

Rev ID. =. Birnie, pastor of Central
Union church, will take for his sub
iect tomorrow evening, Race Rivalry
in Honolulu and the Struggle for Su-
premacy." Mr.. Birnic was an atten-
tive listener to the discussion on race
rivalry at the Research Club last ev-
ening.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-03-12

There will be special music at the
Second Congregation of st. Andrews
Cathedral tomorrow morning, at the
o:45 service. In the evening at $50,
pliced choir.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-03-12
RAGE PROGRk M
FOR MARCH 10, 1898.

Following is a complete list of the
races scheduled:
First Race-Pacific Cycle and Man
ufacturing Company's purse, $25.
One mile dash for professionals, 20
beat 1925 or no race.
Second Race-California Feed Cnn-
pany's purse, $50. Three-eighth IN
ming race for Hawaiian bred horacs
Third Race-Club Stables purse,
SIS. For trotters and PAGERS.
Fourth Race-Seattle Brewing Com
pany's purse, $50. Half mile dash, free
for all.
Fifth Race-Hawaiian Bicycle Com
pany's purse, $1j. Mile dash for ann
ateurs, to beat 2:35 or no race.
Sixth Race-Union Feed Company's
purse. $50. Three-fourths mile dash,
free for all.
Seventh Race-Enterprise Brewing
Company's purse, 800. Free for all
trotting and pacing race, Mile heats,
best three in five.
Eighth Race-Fashion Stables Conn
pany's purse, 500. Running race,
mile dash, free for II.
Ninth Manufacturing Har-
ness Company's purse, S25. Gentle
mems driving race for road horses, to
be driven by the owners.
Tenth Race-City Shooting Shop
purse, $75. 2:3O for trotters and pa
GERS, mile heats, best two in three.
All entries close at IL o'clock noon,
Thursday, March 18th. \ fee Of 50
cents charged to those entering the
Bicycle races.
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c. AKIMA, TAILOR.

The reputation of my Tailor shop is
well known. A large assortment of
Cloth constantly on hand. Prices low.
Dyeing, Cleaning and Repairing
done.
NUUANU STREET, NEAR HOTEL.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-03-12

"The Temptation of Christ" will be
Rev. G. l.. Parsons theme at the
Methodist Episcopal church tomorrow
mirning. In the evening he will speak
on Loves Supreme Manifestation. .
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-03-12

Roman Catholic Cathedral-At 600
a. IN. and 200 a. m, low masses with
Holy Communion At 900 a. M, mass
for children with English sermon. At
1880 IA. M, high mass with native SER
mon. At 300 p. m, Rosary with ma
tive instruction. At / p. M. sermon
in native and benediction. At ZOO p.
m, Portuguese service. with sermon
and benediction Week days, low mas
ses at 600 and ZOO a. IN.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-03-12

HnNNyniiun CtIriO~.
KAPPA. Calabnshcs, Lcis. Native Hats.
Huh skirts, Niihau Mats, Fans,
Shells, Etc.
Home Made Poi, Guava and Poha
Jams aud Jellies constantly on hand
az the
WOMAh'S EXCHANGE.
Telephone $50. 2i5 Merchant st.
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Fine Printing, Star Office.
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DR.. Garvin will give some important
facts in regard to the growth of the
different religious bodies in the Is
lands during the past year, at the
Christian church tomorrow evening.
His morning theme will be "The Bit
ter Cup of Woe"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-03-12

National Trotting Rules to govern
all harness races and Pacific Coast
Blood Horse Rules to govern all run
ming Races.
Judges for the day are: Capt. A. N.
Trip, Theo. Hoffman, Capt. J. C.
Quincy.
Starter: c. r. Wilson.
Races to commence at p. m. sharp.
PER COMMITTEE.