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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-28

ing in perfect form. Jake Myers will
also be tried for third.
Doc Gallager will cover the ground
between second and third. There is
no infield in the league that is as
good as this one. LaRocque, Oyler and
s Gallager are well known men and
are top-notcherS.
-Four outfielders are on the local
pay roll: Hildebrandt, from Ohio; Jim
Brent, Ben A. Meyer of st. Louis,
and Jim Burt of California. These
four men are good ones, and will rank
well with the other infelds, Man
ager IaRocque will leave Birming-
ham for Savannah, April 1.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-28
SAVANNAH GUNNERS WILL
ATTEND MACON SHOOT.

A number of Savannah gunners VIII
go up to Macon next month to attend
the big live bird shoot that is to be-
pulled off there.
Members Of the Forest City Gun
Club are now praeticing hard for the
spring contests at the traps, and it
is expected to send strong representa-
tive teams to all important shoots in
this section.
The regular weekly shoots Of the
club are held on Thursday afternoons
and some lively tilts have been en-
gagged in recently. Young Holly
Thompson is proving to be the best
shot In the city and will probably be
put back on the scratch In all Of the
handicap events.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-28

leans as they were two of the best men
that ever played in the Southern
League. Frank had counted heavily
on Adams to do the left-hand pitch
ing and on Montgomery as an outfield-
er and general utility man.
Rick Adams was the leading South
paw of the Southern League last year
and Montgomery not only batted well,
but played in every position on the
team.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-28

excess OF any other team in the cir
cult and if bone and muscle is all that
is needed in the race for the pennant,
Dad and his Pathfinders will lead the
race.
AS is the custom in all leagues each
team is known by some other distin-
gushing appellation than the name of
the city from which it halls, and after
much discussion of various names they
have been finally agreed upon not.
however, with the consent in all in
stances of the managers of the teams
themselves.
The names given to each aggrega ton
was selected with a view to be sug-
gestive of something distinguishing in
the city from which the team hales. Ed
Ashenback may think it rather too
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-28
MANY JUNIOR BALL
TEAMS BEING ORGANIZED.

Never before has such activity OF
preparation for the coming baseball
season been 80 noticeable as this year.
especially this early.
Already a dozen Junior baseball
teams have been organized and be-
fore the frnt flowers Of spring blos-
Continued on Page sIzl.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-28
DECISION OF NATIONAL BOARD
COSTLY TO NEW ORLEANS.

New Orleans, La. Feb. 27.--The Ma
tlonai Board OF Arbitration has award
ed Pitcher Rick Adams 10 Rochester
and Outhelder Montgomery 20 Louis
Vile.
This win be a heavy loss 10 New Or
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-28

The highest score for a single game
was 1896, made by the Hussars, Jan.
20; the highest individual score was
PAS, made by Woods of the Yacht
Club. The following list shows the av-
erage of the various players to date.
The letters show the club-H., Hus-
sars; T., Tomochichi, and Y, Yacht
Club:
A. P. Smith. T., 174; Richmond, H.,
172; Bailey, H., 16S; Blum, Y, 167;
Woods, Y, 167; Robinson, r., 1877 Eve,
H., 166; Felts, T., 1854; Remler, H., 1853;
FARRELL, H., 1852; Ouantock. H., 161;
Austin, Y, 100; Lindsay, Y, 157; Papy,
T., 157; Nichols, T., 1856; Garden, Y,
154; Storer, Y, ISL; McDonough, Y,
$50; L. A. Smith, T., 14S; Bell, T., 147;
Anderson, T., las; Cambridge, T., 144
Duckworth, Y, 142; Neal, T., 142, and
Brown, T.. 1856.
In a practice game a week ago the
Hussars team bowled 1,057 pins, the
best score than has ever been made
in Savannah.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-28
LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
MAY BE PREPARED IN SAVANNAH.
BOWLING SCORES IN
TRI-CLUB LEAGUE.

Hussars Lead League in Every De-
partment and Hold n New Record.
The present standing of the three
clubs that constitute the TriaClub
Bowling League show that up to date
the Hussars Club still leads by a
handsome margin. The figures are as
follows:
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-28

blood polluted
dand felt
iiR clutches The
the
particular
and bed
Rheumatism
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-28

the same causes, and comes from the same
fountain source-a too-acid blood and general
disordered condition of the system.
The pains and aches, throbbing muscles and
swollen joints, are helped by the application OF
plasters and the use of liniments and salves; but
these things do not reach the hot, feverish blood
nor touch the real cause of the disease, and TOR
this reason only partial relief comes from their
use. The treatment should be both internal and
external. The riotous, acid blood must be puri-
fed and brought back to a healthy, normal con-
dition, the accumulation of poisonous matter in
the system checked, and vigor and strength
restored to the sluggish, torpid organs; and while
S. S. S. is doing this the simple home remedies,
ing, may be applied for the temporary relief the,
S. S. S. is blood purifier and tonic combli
strong; it builds up the general health, lmproN
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-28
J. NEWTON HATHAWAY, M. D.

BRYAN STREET. SAVANNAH. GA
II m, TO Sundays 10
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-28
RHEUMATISM
The PLAGUE OF OLD ACE

Nearly every old is troubled less with Rheuma
number Many
deformed and physically disabled by the awful misery and suffering
inflicted upon them by this fearful scourge While the young
and strong always that the old
Rheumatism that disease peculiar
old people and the plague of old age.
may be with strong predispostion tendency
Rheumatism; may your family father mother may
their Children but while the blood flows pure and
strong through and all the vital perfect
don rarely Develops pass the meridian of ~
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-28
OFF AND ON FOR TEN YEARS.

Mt. Vernon, Ohio, May 25, l9o3
Last January was severely troubled with Rheu-
matism. had it in my arms. shoulders, knees legs
and ankles and one that has ever had Rheumatism
knows how excruciatng the pain is and how inter-
feres with at work. I truly in bad shape
having been bothered with this trouble, off and on
for ten years. A local ply sician advised use
S. S. s. did After taking two bottles noticed
that the soreness and pain was greatly reduced.
continued the medicine and after taking six bottles
was thoroughly cured all pain, soreness and innan-
nation gone. 1 unhestatingly recommend it to all
rheumatic sufferers. j. L. AGNEW.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-31
Entertained Italian Prince at Hawai-
~ ian Feast.


80 ian Feast.
Last evening out at PualeilanL
the Waikiki residence OF Delegate
Prince Kslaninan aole (Cupld)'
Guuer s ia Hswailsnne was given oV
Acting Governor Atkinson in honor
of His Royai HisbneSs Prince Luigi
commanded OF the Italian cruiser
Lipuris. A large company oil OH,
ear, from the warships in port and
Honolulusus, both HawSlia0s sno
Amerissns, attended, Che Ana'r Dc
ing somewhat informal.
Three tablep, decked with gseen''
were loaded with eatables on 'ne
lanai OF the Prince Cupid's grass
house with colored naval 'trea"et'
overhead. It was genuine Hawai-
ian Affair. After pArtakiog OF the
thing. prepared, a flow OF ora'ory
followed, toasts being otareu LOT
Prince Luigi, the President Dele
gate Kalaniansole, ETC.
During the luau, music bo'a u,
.truusntsl and vocal, was rsnaefsu
NV the Rswaihau auinte'te'
All arose from the tables aOou.
\ 10 o,elo.k and scSttered about on
tina lawn IN front, illuminated WIZ
electric lights. There wa, az ea :, !.
bi.ion Of Hawaiian hula by 1, u m'.
thumpius ON a gourd with four s .,.'
rawsyinE in front. S'ng,p h,,S Com
I'm dispersed by the quinte'te .,o Go%
'oany ,broLe up about IL O'CLOCK
some leaving about midnight
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-31

Officers aud men Of the visit ing
neet will 6ud the most commodious
and cool place in town to 10y off and
enjoy themselves at the Mint, Nuu-
anu street, between Pauahi and Bere
tapis. Best beer on tap and the
best liaucvs OF every kind. Bonnie
Lemon and Bob" French Proprie'
tors.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-31

Per ALAMEDA, iof Causnzo
Refrigcrator-An extra igesh au2ply
of Grapes, Apples, Lomoaa, Oranges,
Limos, Euts, Raising Celery, EreSh
Salmon, Csuiiaower, Rhubayb, a.
psrsgus, Cabbage, Eastern and Eaii-
foEnia QyNterg 0a ha aAa shelA
Cyabu. TUrkeYF, EloundeES, etc' All
game N oeason. ALSO 9leoh hook.
roft, Swiss aud California Cream
Cheese. Place your orders early
prompt delivery,
CALIFORNIA FRUIT MARKET
OoSner KinaaAd AlakeA ST..
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-31

MsTishe Il Company are thanked
for q neat Thermometer, sent up
with their compliments. We will
kept the souvenir to gauge out
temperature during the coming
campaign.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-31

The closing exercises OF K awaia.
hso seminary took place this morn.
ing.The band played on the grounds
at the time. Tonight the usual re-
osption will be held in the schools
assembly room.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-31
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS

Colin Campbell, Attorney at Law.
$40 Kaahumanu street.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-31

A picked cricket team defeated
the Scots yesterday afternoon at
Makiki by score OF 122 to ll7
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-31

1t is predicted that things will be
humming in Ma1churis 10 a few
days. At the Shamrock, Nuuauu
street, between Hotel aod King,
things are already humming. The
best of liquors at popular prices
P O'Sullivau, Proprietor.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-31

The Spring exhibition Of the Kilo-
hama Art League opened in the
Leagues headquarters 10 tho Young
building last night.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-31

Anyone wishing to have horse
broksn to harness, call up the "Ken-
tuckey Boy" who is well.known to
be capable 10 that line. Wallace
jackson is the one referred to and
he's to be found by ringing up Tele'
phone 49, e
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-31

As the summer season is 90, one
need to get cool, and the only way
is to have ice made by the Oahu Ice
and Electric Co, Telephone Blue
3l51. ~
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-31

A pugilistis program ia bsing ar
ranged for Saturday evening next,
in which s Robinson OF the New
York, and Mr. King, new scrapper
here, will take the star part. There
Pwill be four preliminaries.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-31
Grand Stand Gossip.

= OIcuestTN, hohfken TO
the music OF the Sphere.
II seemed S II rybody in the '
grand stand Iried q stunt at slang
during the H A O.M's game. 1t took
wise ono to get next.
The Elks had . hunoh on the first
game; but didn't their play in the
9TH and 9Th jar youi
Neither captains nor players play
blum or euchre with Umpire Bowers.
De has q full hand (of rules) for the
captains, with both bowers aud a
lollier as hand out, to jokers.
The Trustees OF the League should
give TIE INDEPENDENT the glad hand
for it's hint to arrange the bases
properly after a whole seasons
wrong placement. II the Punahou
wise ones had taken a tumble they |
might have wiped out that goose-egg
record.
The Advertiser did its first stunt
at the gong although once nearly
side-traoked by the Bulletin, The
INDEPENDENT did not care to bs
ringer, so passed it up, There was
no Star record. The Attorney Cen
erals department had a pull, as
usual, on the wireless telegraphy.
"They say" that Fred Kiley was
giving an eGp!anation,in a hard luck
story, of play, when "Doe" Mon
ssrtat intoned stridently, go, tell
that to the Marines !" Horse on
Fred.
A poet wrote about a "village
Hampdeu," The pitcher of the Ms
can esSily prove mot Ruilty;" he
F, does not play like a farmer,
Davis is getting to be all right, all
right; barometer indicating contin'
ued pleasant weather. His place il
: play where he il.
y 1.-THE umpiTes will look at the
:. Rules, and turn to pags 252, not
:. the reading of section 9 Rule, thel
will 6ud that section therein men
toned should read section a. to ap
70 ply to the bunt hit, foul. This il
l. instruction.
- "Imaginethe ball as Joe Cohen,
= said an Il AC enthusiast to Leslie
az he faced the Males pitcher; an(
Leslie struck Out.
:. Williams should have used hi
-. prsrgoativs and sent the pitcher
"A first base and short to the bench 10
~ bad play and, in fact, be might hav
% taken a seat there himself,
be Moore should be sent to the felt
lie and "Today" Cuuha placed on hrsI
10. A tall msn on 6rst might have save
the game to the Elks on Saturday
The fist "foul strike" called j
Il. spy play was called by Bert Bower
IN White, on Saturday. Whit
looked surprised but found he wa
III m sqaiust IT, Most psesls though
to White was out on three striks'.
Nv The Trustees made a sneak dul
or ing tho shower but the pre'spe
ii aud scorer had to stay IN their boz
ar with their wettsd note'.
IL It may be cutting to ask, OF tn
I'D stage Of the games, for the name
nd tia official scorer So far be is un
O. known to fame, 10 print
The music OF tho gong BEATS ina
h'' Of the band, in the ears OF the MI
- By-,he-wsy, the band d'd not oo'
~. last Saturday
al Nine is the number of balls th'
he cso, out of sight during Saturday
ory games. If not returned the L''s'
Tor will be out Sl3 80.
le- II the Trustees desire to reduce
,on.ss thew can cut out one umplr
in Bert Bowers is in touch with Pl'ye
led I'D n.,rons; his decisions are hear
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-31

On her next trip the steamer XII.
nau will arrive in Honolulu on Fri.
day 10 place OF Saturday morning
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-31

William E Deversux and Miu, p
Amy Roe we're married today
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-31

The Ventura aud Manuks both
arrived 10 port this morning from
the Colonies The Ventura will sail
at 4 p m for San Frnueisco.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-31

Louis Meyers, for several years a
reporter on the Advertiser, leaves
by the Ventura this afternoon to ac.
cept . position on a paper in lows.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-31

mOv- Parties wishing to dispose essp
IapiiutYoaiAsaET
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-31

.........a.-..ss..AAse.araasasrsa.-uuusaes,,,.,.
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.
Colin Campbell, Attorney at Law.
$40 Kaahumanu street.
William E Deversu1 and Mis-, p
Amy Roe we're married today,
A picked cricket team defeated
the Scots yesterday afternoon at
Makiki BY ascore OF 122 to liz.
On her next trip the ,te.uer U;
nsu will arrive In Honolulu on Fri. |
day in place OF Saturday morning.
The Spring exhibition OF the Kilo.
hsna Art League opened IN III.
Leagues headquarters 10 tho Young
building last night.
The Ventura aud Msnuks hath
arrived 10 port this morning from
the Colonies. The Ventura will sail
At 4 p m for San Francisco.
Louis Meyers, for several year, a
reporter on the Advertiser, leaves
by the Ventura this afternoon to so-
cept . position on paper in lows.
AS the summer season is 90, one
need TO get cool, and the only wsy
is to have ice made by the Oahu Ice
and Electric Co, Telephone Blue
3l51. ~
MsTishe Il Company are thanked
for q neat Thermometer, seut up
with their compliments. We will
kept the souvenir to gauge Out
temperature during the coming
campaign.
The closing exercises OF K swaia
hso seminary took place this morn
ing.The band played on the Rrouudl
at the time. Tonight the usual re
oeption will be held in the school
assembly room.
1t is predicted that things will b.
humming in Ma1churis 10 iev
days. At the Shamrock, Nuuaul
street, between Hotel and Kine
things are already humming. Tn
best of liquors at popular price,
p O'Sullivan, Proprietor,
A pugilistis program ia being a
ranged for Saturday evening mex
in which s Robinson OF the Ne
York, and Mr. King, new scrapp
here, will take the star part. The
Rwill be four preliminaries.
Anyone wishing to have hor
bfok.sn to harness, call up the "Ke
tuckey Boy" who is well.known
be capable 10 that line. WsllA
Jackson is the one referred to al
he's to be- found by ringing up Tel
phone l76'
Officers and men Of the visit Il
fleet will fnd the most commodio
and cool place in town to 10y OH o.
enjoy themselves at the Mint, M
anu street, between Pauahi and BE-
tanis. Best beer on tap and
best Liquors OF every kind Bon
Lemon and Bob" French Propr
tors.
Entertained italian Prince at Haw
II a'' ian Feast.
Last evening out at PuaIeils
the Waikiki residence OF Dsleg'
Prince Kslaninan sole (Cupid)'
&uuer s ia Hswsilenne was gwen
Acting Governor Atkinson in hol
Of His Royai Hisbness Prince Luz
commanded OF the Italian cruz
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-06-18
Fortunes Bottled Reer,


The Fortune Brewing Company has
added to Ito large plant magnificent
bottling establishment. The new works
adjoin the brewery on Van Buren,
street, west Of Desplaines, and are At.
ted up with the latest and most i'm.
proved machinery. Their capacity 10 very
great. and the quality Of the goods turn
ed out OF the very best. One Of the
features Of the plant 10 the arrange.
ment for cooling the beer. Not only
has the LATEST cooling machinery been
introduced. but the building In which
the bottling 10 done 10 ad5otned By an.
other building IN which Pressing ~
paratus 10 placed. This keeps the tam.
peraturs Of the very walls ct Pressing
point aM the time. The Fortune Brew.
cry preduces Q beer which b famous
The world over. Now that II bottlinS
works ere completed. ~ rssidsncs
should 10 without Il Tslsphess "Aso-
~ ~"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-06-18
G. J rraaas
ATLAS BREWING CO.,
IS: ::. Is w. BEERS NV f s5:::3
os4 to roc Blue island Avenue, Chicago.
VALUABLE INFORMATION.
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Chicago and 0sa1A Tsuak.
Chicago and DsjA
0onop 3oUtA
Wabash.
l4ANo eeNIlM-19slsss T. Ag,nA Ava
Chicago and Northern PscilA
Chicago and 0seat Western.
Baltimore and 0hio.
olloN 0DpoS-eesA Z Alaas SlsssA
Chicago, Milwaukee and d. Pea
Chicago. Burlington and Quincy.
pslnsylvania Lines.
chicago and Alton.
Pas Handle.
0NnRi SIATloN+isas pst ~.
O.. O.. O. and Dc. Lsuis (Bis 4 1sgssA
Chicago and West Aichigsa.
Aichigaa Central
Illinois Central.
Wisconsin Central
0ock ISLAND Dapog-vss bssss q. . psans ~
Lake Shore anA Michigan Southern.
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific.
N. z. q. 4 b. L. Nickel Plats).
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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-06-18

~ IAN, DsRa,s n. T.. Executive Beard.
.. T. PANK, Chicago H., Csnnittss Lesiaansa.
G. T. n'LAv0lfAN, Du6Aie n. T., Committee "a Az
CnARLpo MoRY. Appleton. Wis.,, Committee % Avpss
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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-23
LANGUOR IS FELT
IN WALL STREET.
AND PACIFICs SHOW
OPENING GAINS.
Rest Of the List Sag, or Showed Dis
position to Do So, Early in the Day
Market Was Neglected and Tone In
different Up to Noon.

New York, Sept. 23.-Several of the grangers
and Pacifcs showed small gains at the opening
of the stock market today, but the rest of the
list was inclined to sag. The. dealings were on
rather languid.
Narrow fluctuations marked the early trading
and there was no definite trend to prices. Ad-
vances and declines followed each other fire.
quently, but the range reached II in only few
stocks. At II o'clock the tendency was more
uniformly upward. North American rose IL.
The market was more neglected than for a
long time, and the tone was very Indifferent.
Union Pacific advanced y, Louisville & Nash
vile rs, the Hooking Valley stocks, Denver y
Rio Grande preferred and Distillers' securities
and North American 3h. Virginia Carolina
Chemical preferred declined l.
Bonds were firm at noon
The demand for stocks was too limited to OBJ
sorb increased offerings of Pennsylvania, Ontario
& Western and United States Steel preferred,
and the sold down to the lowest, with some eff
feet on the general market. Union Pacific and
Louisville e Nashville lost nearly all of their
rise. Vigorous bidding for Union Pacific carried
1T above par at 1 o'clock, and other fayorltes
improved. The smelling stocks gained 1 to
IL. s 7---a.
A more general inquiry arose for stocks during
the afternoon, and some of the leaders sold a
large fraction above yesterdays closing. The
Pacifcs, Atchson, Reading and the Southern
stocks We're prominent in the advance. A mum
Der of less active stocks rose point or over,
including Atchison preferred, Toledo, ST. Louis
& Western Atlantic Coast Line, Wheeling &
Lake Erie, Realty and Pacific Mail. Smelling
gained 2. ~.
The demand died out but prices did not yield
and hardened again in the late dealings. The
best prices Of the day We're made then. Unio1
Pacifc's gain reached over points, and st
Paul, Southern. Pacific, Kansas & Texas pre-
ferred and New York Centralt l.. The closing
was quite active and steady. z9 ..:sE
Stock quotations reported for The Journal b.
Watson & Co., brokers, Chamber OF Commerce
Minneapolis. Closing figures are bid.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-23
BATTLESHIP'S LIFE SHORT
First Glass Fighting Vessels Last an
Average Of Five Years. {
Pathfinder.

A modern navy is not one Of the
cheap luxuries. Senator Hale stated
that the navy department proposed to
retire the battleships Oregon, Indiana,
Massachusetts and Texas to the pur-
poses of coast defense in 1908. The
Oregon was launched only in 1896, so
that her life as a frst-class fighting
ship will be only twelve years..
The Oregon cost $5,000,000, but the
battleships now are costing $s,000,000.
Any warship now becomes virtually OBJ
solete in a dozen or fifteen years, and
we must figure on practically replac-
ing our navy at the end Of that period.
A merchant steamer lasts on the aver
age twenty years.
1T is well known that the big naval
guns are also very shortlived. The big
gest ones are worthless after hundred
shots. The metal becomes crystallized
by the shock of the explosions and loses
it's tensile strength, thus making it dan
gerous. Hence a bombardment costs
not only in the ammunition used, but
even more in the wear and tear on the
gun itself. Naval authorities speak
Of these things lightly, for it is not
their money that is being spent, but
as a matter Of fact, warship is the
most expensive. thing imaginable to run.