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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-08-19
entertaining THE TROOPS
SHALL HONOLULU CALL \ HALT
NOW OR NOT?
Money is Giving Out and Something
Has to be Done-Chairman George
w. Smith Calls on the Ladies.

Something like $4,000 has been eX-
pended in entertaining the troops
passing through Honolulu on their
way to Manila. Over $1,000 has been
donated to the Red Cross Society and
probably $1,000 more has been spent
by private citizens in entertaining SOL
diers at their homes, and the ques-
tion that now confronts the Commit
tee of One Hundred is "Shall the good
work go on, and if so how is it to be
carried on?"
As chairman of the Finance Com
mittee, Mr.. Atherton has accomplish
ed wonders in raising as much money
as he has, and as head of the commits
sary department Captain George Ash
ley has worked like beaver night and
day for the last two months, and is
entitled to a rest No one denies that
the money has been both well spent
and economically spent and that the
city of Honolulu has done itself very
proud in entertaining Uncle Sans
boys as well as it has, but what is to
be done about the troops yet to come ?
Unless peace intervenes it is NOR
ally certain that 1000 more troops
will be sent to Manila within month.
with the possibility of 10000 more to
follow them. To entertain them will
be no light tax on the community and
yet there are many who believe that
it should be done and that the great
reputation this city has gained for
hospitality should be kept up. Chair
man George w. Smith is one of these,
and he has evolved a plan which if
carried out will enable the good work
to go on at a less expense than for
merly. His plan is for number of
ladies to combine together and fur
nish the eatables for one table. BY
dividing up the work among few
families living close together, Mr..
Smith thinks it will not be burden
some on any, and the work of furnish
ing provisions can be reduced to n
system which will preclude any possi-
bility of waste. Many of the ladies
have been doing this work on small
scale at their homes and now the
proposition is that it shall be carried
out at the Executive building. If ten
or fifteen or twenty ladies will supply
what is needed for each table in their
own way and be responsible for that
particular table the work can be ac-
complished with but little cost and no
friction, and what money still re-
mains can be husbanded to meet an
emergency. Chairman Smith asks all
those ladies who are willing to help
him in carrying on the entertainment
of the troops in this way to meet him
at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon AZ
the Y. NJ. c. A. hall and give him an
estimate of how many soldiers they
can provide for
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-08-19
TO VISIT THE ISLANDS
COMMISSIONERS LEAVE ON THE
CLAUDINE ON MONDAY.
Name of Territory, Form of Govern
ment, Districts of the Islands and
Federal Officers Discussed Today.

The commission has buckled down
to work in earnest and today's session
lasted from $3.50 a. m. to 1:15 p. III.
All the members were present, JUS
tice Frear was able to hobble about
with the aid of two canes.
The first subject to be considered
was the name to be given the new
territory. Then the form of govern
ment suitable to the territory was lis
cussed at length. The division of The
territory into districts was also un-
der consideration. The number of
federal officials to be recommended
for the territory was another subject
talked over.
When the commission adjourned for
the day the subject of the federal
laws and their application to the is
lands was up and will be continued
tomorrow.
Senator Cullom expressed himself as
well satisfied with the progress made
at the first sitting, saying eve lave
accomplished good deal if we did
put in most of the time talking"
Arrangements are being perfected
for the tour to Maui and Hawaii. 1t
was concluded that the commission
could get down to work with a better
understanding of the needs of the is
lands after they had seen them. The
plan of going on a warship was given
up yesterday afternoon on the score
of want of accommodations and for
the reason that an island steamer
could go closer inland and touch at
ports where warship could not
1t is definitely arranged that the
commission will leave on the Claudine
on Monday evening at o'cIocS. "pd
after touching at Lahaina will reach
Kahului on Tuesday morning early
The day will be spent on Maui and
the commission may get as far as
Paia. Word has already been sent TO
Maui and Hilo of the coming of the
commission and the program for tn sr
entertainment will be left largely to
the local people.
On Tuesday evening the commissl on
will leave Maui and go direct to Hilo,
sEirting the Hamakua coast on the
way. Wednesday afternoon and night
will be devoted to Hilo, but the Clau-
dine will return at once to her regu-
lar route. On Thursday morning the
commission will go to the Volcano,
tions on the way. Thursday afternoon
and night will be spent at the Volca-
no house and it is expected to reach
Hilo on the return early Friday after
noon. On Saturday if present ar
rangements hold good the commission
will take the Kinau and reach Homo
lulu on Sunday, returning by way of
the Kona coast.
The trip down the railroad arrang-
ed by Manager Dillingham; for the
commission tomorrow afternoon has
| been postponed, owing to the recep-
ton at Minister Sewall's in the even
ing.
The party to accompany the COM
mission is limited to fifteen. Of these
there are twelve in the party that
came from Washington, leaving but
three local people. OF these President
Dole is one, the other two will likely
be Minister Sewall and w. o. Smith
If the Attorney General cannot go
Mr.. Thurston will probably take his
place.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-08-19
VISITING ARTISTS

Among the passengers by the Moa-
ma, who intend to remain for a time
at least in the Islands, with the natur-
al beauties of which they have al
ready become enamored, are two ar
fists, Frank McComas of Sydney and
Myer Blashlli of Melbourne. Mr.. Nc
Comas during the past year was one
of the board of governors of the Sgd
ney Society of Artists Art Union, and
the youngest member who ever held
that position. The artist" the lead
ing London publication devoted to
art, thus speaks of two of Mr. Nc
Comas' pictures exhibited at the re-
cent exhibition of Australian art in
London: Attention must be drawn
to two well placed but rather small
pictures by Frank McComas', The Hot
and Dusty Highway and Rain Cloud
both strong and skillful in technique
the latter being most effective piece
of coloring and the most attractive OF
the small pictures.
Mr.. Blaski has been a student at the
Melbourne Gallery, and has done some
excellent work. Both are on theiI
way to London, taking in America
on their way.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-08-19
SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS.
More Appointments and Transfers of
Teachers Made

At the meeting of the Board of Ed
ucation yesterday Miss Allen and Miss
Bertha Guild were appointed to the
school at Holualoa; Herbert NJ. Stowe
to Mahukona; Miss Nellie Kauilo and
Miss Annie f. Kaaloa, to Kailua, Ha-
waii; Baker Kahalepuna to Honau-
nau, KOna.
The following transfers were au-
thorized: Cyril o. Smith from Wal
anae, to Hilo Union school; A. ID. Wis
hard from Pahoa, to be assistant at,
Lahainaluna; j. f. O'Connor, from
Holualoa, to be principal of Pahoehoe
school; f. II. Gibson, from Mana to
Pahoa; Miss Abbie Gurney, from Kai-
lua, to be assistant at Waianae; Miss
Lottie Alexander, from Mahukona to
Honoipu.
Mrs. Jordan was appointed to serve
on the teachers committee in the alb
sence of Mrs. Dillingham;.
Miss Moore was granted life di-
ploma.
A petition for the establishment of
new school at Waipahu, Oahu plan
tation, was referred to Commissioner
Won Holt for investigation.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-08-19
FOREIGN INQUIRIES ABOUT
SUGAR STOCKS.
Firm of Boston Brokers Expects to
Send Representative Here to In
vestigate the Field.

Hawaiian securities are attracting
attention abroad. Their character Is
becoming understood and as a con-
sequence investors are making In
quiries in regard to them.
Il. Rollins Morse & Bros. leading
firm of brokers in Boston are in
quiring about investments in sugar
stocks. Ernest G.. Adams, whose par
ents were well known here in former
years, and who is connected with the
firm expects to be sent by them to
make personal investigation concern
ing such securities. He has written
to Gen. A. S. Hartwell on the subject.
In reply Gen. Hartwell has written:
Hawaiian sugar securities are not
at all understood East, but | think
they are very good if wisely selected.
Before one could deal intelligntly
in these securities it would be neces-
sary to get the essential facts,-I
mean such things as the location of
the plantation, it's landing facilities,
which are extremely important to be
considered, its area of sugar land, its
capacity G mean the tonnage it has
already developed and is capable of
developing), it's exposure to wind and
sun, the altitude of the land, the
volume of water available for irriga-
ton, the water power available for
electric purposes, the condition and
capacity of the mills, the cost of its
production in the past and estimated
cost in the future, the cost of market
ing its crop, the standing of its tinan-
cial agents, its present labor supply
and the cost of prospective labor the
dividends it has paid in the past, the
amount of its capitalization, its out
standing Indebtedness, the area of fee
simple land adapted for sugar as well
as of leasehold, the length of terms of
the leases and the rentals for the
same. All these are essential facts,
without the knowledge of which no
one can deal intelligently III these
securities. All this knowledge is OBJ
tainable here and can be tabulated and
analysed so as to leave as the only ID
determinate factor the the probable
price of sugar in the future.
"All these things are such as any
intelligent person having the proper
acquaintance here, such as you have.
for instance, could, by going to work
Systematically, ascertain, and there
for if Mr.. Morse shall contemplate
dealing in these securities, I think he
would do well to ascertain these mat
| terS -
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-08-19
TOFLY STARS and STRIPES
HAWAIIAN VESSELS THAT MAY
CHANGE THEIR FLAG.
List of SiXty-two Vessels that Gain
American Registration by Reason
of Our Annexation.

Following is the official list of ves-
sells flying the Hawaiian flag which
will be entitled to American registra-
ton The list was furnished to the
Minister of Finance by the Collector
General of Customs:
Steamers-Kelauea Hou, Kaena,
Mokolii. Lehua, James Makee, Iwala-
nj, Waialeale, w. G.. Hall, Kinau, }. y.
Cummins, Kaimiloa, Mikahala, San
Mateo, Hawaii, Claudine, Rover, Ke
Au Hou, Mauna Loa, Noeau, Helene,
Upolu, Barracuda, Maui. Total 26.
Ships-John Ena, Hawaiian Isles,
Helen Brewer, Fort George.
Barks-Andrew Welch, Foohng
Suey, Mauna Ala, Il. p. Rithet, San
tiago, Iolani, Diamond Head, Roderick
Dhu, Nuuanu, Himalaya-1O.
Schooners-Lady, Rob Roy, Millie
Morris, Luka, Mokuola, Kaukeaouli,
Kawailani, Kulamanu, Moi Wahine,
Kaulilua, Lavinia, Ka Moi, Liliu, Ame-
ricana, Norma, Ada, Honolulu, Waia-
lua, Moliulele-19.
Sloops Kaiulani, Hiilawe
B.
Total number of vessels of all des-
criptions: Steamers 26, ships 4, barks
10, schooners 10, sloops 3-62.
The smallest steamer is the Rover,
1926 tons, and the largest the Aztec
and San Mateo, 2,29s.O2 and 2,291.66
tons respectively.
The tonnage of the four ships is
given as: John Ena, 2,713.5S Hawai-
ian Isles, 2,O41.4S; Helen Brewer,
1,517.69; Fort George, 1,619.O5.
OF the ten barks the Rodericll Dhu
heads the list with 1,397.17 tons, the
Mauna Ala coming last with 779.22.
The schooner Honolulu registers
95S.1S. the Americana S7S.12, and the
IA Moi 10S.06. All the others are
less than 100 tons.
The tonnage of the three sloops is:
Healani, 9.67; Kaiulani, 1898, and the
Hiilawe 3.20.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-08-19
THE RECEPTION.

The ladies of the visiting commits
sioners and of the legation and con-
sulate will receive tomorrow evening.
Everything promises that the affair
will be brilliant one. AS the COM
missoners will probably leave for the
other islands on Monday this will be
the only opportunity for some time
for the citizens of Honolulu to pay
their respects to them. Mr.. Sewall
wishes it specially emphasized that
this is public invitation and that
all are Welcome.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-08-19
WHY NOT BUY A sINGERP

You wan a sewing machine? Then
why not buy singer; there has been
more Of them sold than any other
make. They wear longer, run light
er and do better work than any other
make. They have never been a cut
price machine, the workmanship on
the Singer will not admit of cut pri-
ces. A few dollars in the original
cost between a good machine and a
poor one counts for nothing. B. Ber-
gerson, agent, Bethel street.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-08-19
RACK TO THE CAPITAL.

The Kinau arrived shortly after 1
o'clock today bringing the following
passengers: Miss Allen, Miss F. Per-
ry, Miss p. Jones, Miss n. Cooke, j.
d. Wright, II. f. Woodward, Mrs. L.
c. Judd, II. A. Wilder. Way ports: {.
l.. Wight, G. X. Wilder, Miss Z. Barnes
Miss X. Rasmussen, r. H. Rycroft, l..
A. Andrews, Miss j. Broderick, w. S.
Wise, F. f. Nichols, d. Porter, F. G.
Rose, c. II. Brown, r. Collins, All
Shong, E. r. Hendry, Z. n. Hitchcock.
l.. Turner, c. c. Kennedy, r. Lough-
er. Captain g. f. Garland, Mrs. p. II.
Dodge, Rev. j. f. Lane, Kwong Hip
Chan and boy, p. Peck, Brother Will
liams, Brother Felix, Miss Mary Chal-
mers, Master Robert Thurston, E. Not
ley, f. Motley, Jr., Kokaamoku, John
Shant John Tavaros, Frank Marce'
lene, j. NJ. Horner, A. Horner, w. II
Rickard, Y. NJ. Jaouen, r. f. Lange
Mrs. c. j. Falk, p r. Phillips, Mrs. F
Brown, Mrs. Ami and two children
Mrs Alice Brown, Miss Bertha Smith
les, G. j. Campbell, w. Berlowitz, T
F. McTighe and 90 deck passengers.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-08-19
CHOICE INVESTMENT.

Messrs Gear, Lansing & Co. have
put upon the market thirty choice
lots at the old baseball park. They
are laid out literally, size 90 by 100
feet. No finer residence property can
be secured in the city, and in order
to secure a good lot no time should
be lost in seeing the agents. A num-
Der were sold today. They offer
terms that are easy and low rate Of
interest on deferred payments.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-08-19

The Rev. w. B. Costley, of Stock
bridge, Ca, while attending to his
pastoral duties at Ellenwood, that
state, was attacked by cholera NOR
bus. He says: "By chance 1 hap
pened to get hold of bottle of Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy, and I think it was the means
of saving my life. 1t relieved me at
once" For sale by Benson, Smith &
Co., wholesale agents for Hawaiian
Islands. All druggists and dealers.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-08-19
BICYCLE SPEED.

The London police have curious
method of determining the speed of
bicycle riders. They have certain
places on the roads where 100 yards
are marked off, and they take the time
of rider who is thought to be eX-
ceeding the limit of speed. AS an err
ror of second would make diff
ference of mile an hour, the plan is
not looked upon with favor by the
English courts.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-08-19
WHEELS,

That wheel easily, safely-strong to
endure, lasting and sure-are Sterling
Bicycles. They are made to be right
in every part and respect. Nothing
shirked, nothing neglected. Mechan-
ical perfection. The kind you want.
Tried once, never abandoned. Pacific
Cycle and Manufacturing Company,
GENTS
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-08-19
Fine Repair Work.

When your Bicycle, Gun, Type
writer or any article of fine me-
chanism needs repairing and you
wish job which is certain to
prove satisfactory, bring it to us
and we will fix it for you and
guarantee it fully.
We take pride in turning out
only the very best of work and
will call for and deliver it to any
part of the city.
Pearson & Hebron
3l2 Fort street. Telephone No. 565.
Opposite Levers & Cookies.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-08-19
FRESH IMPORTS.

By the S. S, Mariposa, Camarinos
received cherries, rhubarb, aspara-
gus, celery, caulifiower, fresh salmon,
crabs, founders, oysters lin tins and
shelD, apples, grapes, figs, lemons,
Burbank potatoes, pure olive oil, dri-
ed fruit, new crop of nuts, raisins,
etc. California Fruit Market, King
street
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-08-19
HILO WHARF IN USE.

Purser George c. Beckley of the XII
nau reports that the machinery of
the old Honomu mill is being shipped
to Hilo by the Kilauea, for the Portu-
guese mill, and is being landed on the
new long wharf. This lie the first
freight to be landed on this new
wharf.
The Kilauea and the Iawii will ar
rive in Honolulu Sunday; the Maui
on Tuesday with a cargo of sugar
and cattle.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-08-19
FOR A VACATION.

George w. Mcleod, secretary of the
Metropolitan Meat Company will leave
for the coast on the next Mariposa,
accompanied by his wife. He will
enjoy couple of months well earn
ed vacation
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-08-19
FRESH FRUITS

Received by the Alameda and Mari
posa: Cherries, Pears, Peaches Plumsr
Navel Oranges, Apricots, Apples, Lem
ons, Lines, Nuts, Celery, Rhubarb,
Cauliflower, etc.
EDGAR HENRIQUES,
Masonic Temple. Tel. 444. p. o. B. 542
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-08-19
TO FILL YOUR REQUIREMENTS.

Anyone buying carriage of any
sort should get something to comply
with their requirements and taste. BY
sending your order abroad you are
liable to get something unsuitable.
Schumann's Carriage Repository, on
Fort street, keeps on hand a large
stock of carriages and wagons, and
sells at prices which you cannot beat
yourself.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-08-19
FOR ONE WEEK.

For one week only l., b. Kerr will
give a reduction of twenty-five per
cent on millinery. This is in addition
TO the present low prices, and means
goods at prices far below cost. No
lady should miss this opportunity to
secure genuine bargains.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-08-19
HILO REPUBLICANS.

G. X. Wilder came on the Kinau to-
day to seek to arrange a time when
the committee appointed by the Hilo
Republican club can appear before
the national commission.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-08-19
JUSTICE FREAR.

After much suffering for many days
Justice Frear was able to get up yes
terday for the first time. He has been
afflicted with one of Jobs comfOrters
on the knee cap, which for some time
threatened to develop into a carbun-
Gle. He is on the high road to recov-
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-08-19
DOUBLING THE SPACE.

Owing to increased business the n.
S. Sachs Drv Goods Co. are doubling
their floor space, and until alterations
are completed they offer special bar
gains in all lines of housekeeping
goods.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-08-19
KRUEGER'S WEALTH.

President Kruger, though he lives
very simply, is said to be very veal
thy, his fortune being estimated at
about $5,000,000, besides the $4,000 a
year for his services to the state.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-08-19
WHALES KILLED

Two whales, one about thirty feet
long and the other about twenty-four
feet, were seen and killed at Maalaea
bay last week.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-08-19
MESSENGER SERVICE.

Honolulu Messenger Service deliver
messages and packages. Telephone,
279
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-08-19
LACEs AND ORGANDIEs.

Valenciens laces, 25c a dozen yards;
fine French organdies, sc a yard, at
L. B. Kerr's, Queen street.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-08-19
TOM .IAMES.

Tom James, the well known hotel
man, and former purser of the Aus
tralia,, is coming down as purser of
the Scandal
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-08-19
KINAU CARGO.

The Kinau's cargo is: 1S1 bags po-
tatoes, AZ bags bones, 10 bags corn, 25
head of cattle % hogs, horses, So
bundles hides and 175 packages sun
dries.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-08-19

We appeal to your fondness and
satisfy your pride. McINERNY'S
SHOES.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-18

GIVES UP THE CHAPLAINCY OF THE
SEVENTY FIRST BECAUSE OF UN-
FRIENDLINESS AMONG

The Rev. Or. George r. Van De Water has re-
signed the chaplaincy OF the list Regiment lie
forwarded his letter of resignation on Wednesday
afternoon 10 Adjutant Abel. by whom. In accord
ance with the regulations. 1t forwarded TO the
Adjutant- Generals Department at Albany. "here
action will be taken upon II. Adjutant Abee re-
fused yesterday afternoon at the list Regiment
Armory when seen by Tribune reporter, to give
any linking of the contents OF DR.. Van De Waters
communication. but several Officers who were spoken
TO on the subject admitted that the step taken by
the chaplain the direct result OF the indignty
TO which he had been subjected by the men OF the
regiment on Tuesday when they pelted and after
ward trampled upon an efgy Of him. The receipt
OF the resignation. ii Is understood was not sur
prise to Adjutant Abeel. inasmuch as when the
chaplain visited the armory on Wednesday he ex-
pressed emphatic resentment at the unfriendly
demonstrations.
When Or. Van De Water seen yesterday he
said that he had resigned because Of the unjust
treatment which he had received at the hands OF
the soldiers in uniform but not under discipline on
the floor OF the armory Il could no longer be A
chaplain to such men" he said. II have been with
1t faithfully and well. | have In my possession my
discharge from the United States service for faith
full and honorable services
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-18

Children should always in
crease in weight Not to grow,
not to increase in flesh, belongs
to old age.
Present and future health de-
mands that thisincrease in weight
should be steady and never fall
ing.
To delicate children. SCOTS
Emulsion brings richer blood
and frmer flesh. Better color
comes to the checks and stronger
muscles to the limbs. The gain
in Weights substantial; it comes
to stay.
SOC. and $500 druggists.
SCOTT & BOVINE Chemists. New York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-18
NrM cOIST SrRrEY STEANER.

Washington. Nov 1.-THE NJ" Coast survey
,,an,er Pathfinder which was especially designed
for work in Alaskan waters but which VIII also De
used IN surveying the coasts OF me iSI"n"S VIM,
... ,a,c,y come into the possession OF the United
states Will be launched on December al the snip
a-ds q, Lewis Nixon at Elizabethport y }. Inc
yes.e will be- named by Miss Ruth Srandon. a
niece Of Mr. Gage. and dhusn'vr OF r 70 Ne
Crandon and invited guests VII leave rug
a., - i,,nching In 4 sped dl train on th- motIlnk
-, r,accnb.r : and Will return the same eNehii,e
Tbe Pathfinder L. 1876 feet over an iso zee, Oh ~ ~
lIe IT, and 33i, feet beam. with dtpih ol
w, ,uenfv feet and dispac cement oi 80 ION,
The speed viii be Twelve knots snd M ~. Inc
snd crew will number seveny ons WA " ~
s az. vessel ever built for the purpose