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TJllS HAWAIIAN STAIR: TUESDAY, MAY 80, 1893.-S1X PAGES. RATTY OLD ALLIANCE. Her lneffectnal Effort to Get Out of Port. Slightly disfigured but still in the navy the war ship Alliance made fast to the Mare Island Navy Yard dock Sat urday afternoon after a hazardous voy age covering a mile and a half in distance and three hours of time. No lives were lost. Having received orders to proceed to Nicaragua to protect American in terests in that revolutionary country, Commander Whiting made his peace with his Maker, buckled on his life preserver and started forth. Tht populace of Vallejo suspended the poker game and flocked down to the wharf to see the Ahiancc venture into deep water. All went well with the good ship until she arrived opposite tne North Valltjo wharf, and then something happened. "I'hit!" was the sound that came from below. Commander Whiting took a firm crip on his Uiblc and rolled his eyes aloft. The populace on the wharf held Us tjreatli. " What is the matter down there?" yelled the commander. " Nothing much," replied the chief engineer. "Two boiler heads are blown off, that is all." "Well, use the other two boilers," was the order; " we'll get to Nicaragua or ahem! well." Be it known that Commander Whit ing seldom expresses intense feeling in words. It took something like an hour and a half to get the consent of the two remaining boilers to make steam without blowing up, and then the Alliance started on her lone two boiler less way. She went at least 200 yards before it bee line necessary to stop again. This time the chief engineer reported that he could not tell if there was any water in the boilers, for the simple reason that the walking delegate of the water causes had ordered a strike. If there was water in the boilers the fact was kept a dark secret between the boilers and the water causes. There was considerable tinkering with the gauges, accompanied by ornamental language, but they yielded up the secret at last. There was water in the boilers. Delay, half an hour. Once again the Alliance made a start for Nicaragua. The Chaplain moved around the forecastle distributing com fort and tracts to the crew. He did much good, for those were trying moments. About a mile and a half from the navy yard is a lighthouse. The Alli ance probably has a deep affection for that lighthouse, for she positively re fused to budge past, and gave vent to deep emotion. She persisted in turning her nose around toward the yard, and positively declined to be forced Nica raguawards. A man with an ax went over the stern and thumped away at the rudder for awhile, after which the ship consented to head down stream, but then something else happened. Far down in the bowels of the ship queer sounds were heard. 1 here was a ciacklug and groaning, and crinkling and thumping and at last a great crash. The boatswain was just about to pipe all hands to prayers when up bobbed the ubiquitous chief engineer again. "Engine's broke down, sir," he told the commandci. "We can't proceed on the voyage. The commander looked thoughtful, but determined. "Crack on the sails," he said; "as I said, we'll go to Nicaragua or some where else." Then the sailing master had a few pertinent remarks to make. "We couldn't move an inch a min ute in this wind," said he; "there is no use trying to reach Nicaragua by sail ing. We might fetch up 111 Alaska. There was still one thing left: they could return .to the navy yard. In a short time the Alliance was again at her berth. During the afternoon the life insurance agents ol Vallejo did lively work cancelling the pollicies of the crew. Like all true-hearted sailors Com mander Whiting is loyal to his ship, and that is why he yesterday scoffed at the suggestion that there was something wrong with the Alliance. "Why, sir, he exclaimed, "there is not a more seaworthy vessel in the navy Her timbers sre sound, her hull is strong and she is as safe as an iron clad." Just then something happened that made Commander Whiting turn red in the face. There was a rap on the door and in response to the Com mander's invitation an offieer enttred. "Well, Mr. Porter, what is it?" asked the commander. "She has sprung a leak, sir," re sponded Mr. Porter. Commander Whiting looked embar rassed and glanced slyly at the inter viewer. "Where is it this time?" he asked with an accent on the this. "In the little passageway just abaft the wardroom and just below the water line, sir." "Is there much of a stream?" "A little larger than my finger, sir but there is plenty of water in already." "Pump out the water and notify Mr. Howison of the leak," ordered the com mander. Mr. Howison is the captain of the guard at Mare Island ; the repairer whose handiwork has been remarked on numerous occasions. It was from Mare Island that the Iroquois started for Samia and reached Puget bound. At the navy yard the credit for the remarkable cruise of the Alliance 1 Generously given to the Navy Depart ment at Washington. They say that a telecram from Washingt- n, received on Thursday, inquired when the Alliance could be made ready for sea. It was estimated that the soth of this month would be a reasonable time. Another Concluded on Fourth Page,) (Seneca i bbcrliscmcnte. M. McINERM. Are we to be, or not to be, a part of the Great Republic, seems to be the burning ques tion of the day, and one we lad rather leave to wiser heads than ours to solve; and while great statesmen are wrestling with this momentous question, we want to have a little "pow wow " with you On some other subjects, that concern you as well as ourselves. Mas it not occurred to you that you've been wearing that old hat long enough ! In these progressive times if you intend to be "in it," you've got to keep pace with fashion. No matter how otherwise well dressed you may be, unless your hat is the correct thing you bear a shabby appearance. We have already laid in a stock of the Latest I hits of the coming Spring and Summer styles, in hard felts, soft felts and straws, and including a line of the celebrated "Fidora" Hats, at present all the rage in the United States. There is therefore, no necessity for you to hang on any longer to that old Tile that bears such a strong resemblance to the hat " your father wore." Believing that business will be better in the near future, we have not hesitated to keep our stock full in all lines. Take collars for instance : We have almost everything you could wish for. I f you wear a stand ing collar, just come in and take a look at our " Narenta" or "Ardonia ;" or if you prefer a turn down collar, try the "Winnipeg" or "Goswell;" we have have lots of others, and can't fail to suit you. Cuffs in abundance, links or otherwise. Neckwear in profusion, scarfs Windsors 4-in -hands, and a special lot of " Boys' Bows;" suspenders in great variety, leather and woven ends, good strong, serviceable goods. We might go on indefinitely, but space is valuable, and to enumerate everything we carry would fill a pretty fair sized Book. If there is anything you want in the men's line, just drop in and see us, and if we can't suit you, we don't be lieve any one can. If you should want a pair of nice shoes, let us try a hand at fittincr vou. Did it ever occur to you How much a man is like his shoes; For instance, both a soul may lose. Both have been tanned; Both are made tight by Cobblers; Both get left and right; Both need a mate to be complete; And both are made to go on feet. They both need healing; oft are sold, And both in time will turn to mould. With shoes the last is first; with men The first shall be the last; and when The shoes wear out, they're mended new; When men wear out, they're men dead too. They both are trod upon, and both Will tre.id on others nothing loth. Both have their ties, and both incline When polished, in the world to shine; And both peg out. Now would you choose To be a man, or be his shoes, fl&cnccnl Ucrl;?!cmcn!j!. - 1 POINTERS IN SHOES Just three pointers will be enough for you: 1st We have over 20,000 pairs of Shoes in stock to select from, embracing all leading lines. 72nd We buy in larger quantities than any one in the coun try, only spot cash, consequently we buy cheaper. 223rd We have no extraordinary inducements to offer: you would distrust a man who had gold dollars to sell for ninety cents. Look out for the shoe man with that kind of a story; lus shoes may be Counterfeits. THE MANUFACTURERS' SHOE CO. Wholesale ami Retail Boots and Shoes. 102 FORT STREET. TP A H TI Lemonade Works Co 23 Kuuanu, Honolulu, H. I. IVI A.N I 1 K A C T I I R 15 RS OK High C ass leverages Lemonade, Soda Water, Ginger Ale, Hop Ale, Sarsaparilla, Plain Soda. Sarsaparilla and Iron Water, Seltzer Water, Etc., Etc., Etc. A Trial Order Solicited BENSON, SMITH & CO., AGKNTS. M. McINERNY. The Hawaiian News Co.L'd STATIONERS, News and Music Dealers, 25 and 27 MKKCIIANT STUKKT, KKK1' ON HAND A Superior Assortment of Goods 111 ink Unoks, all kinds; Memorandum Uooks, in Krtat variety) PIANOS, GUITARS, MANDOLINS, Sheet Music Subscriptions Received for any Periodical Published, AGKNTS FOR pomcfittc Jrobucc. 1!, ff. UcCDW k SONS Wholesale Grocers, Honolulu, II. I. A FULL LINE OF GROCERIES Always on Hand. FRESH GOODS Per Every Steamer and Sail. Cheese, Lard, Hams, Butter, Codfish, Milk, Onions, Crackers, Potatoes, Salmon, Macaroni, Corn Meal, Pickled Skipjack, Alviruie, Herrings, Flour, Grain and Ueans. Saddle Lcalto, Harness Lcailici And All Kinds of Leather and Nails for Shoe makers, (General bbcrttscments. w J C d 0 0 S o J to B W o U - u 0 ft B r I HARDWARE, Builders and General, always up to the times in quality, styles and prices. Plantations Supplies, a full assortment to suit the various demands. Steel Plows, made expressly for Island work with extra parts. CULTIVATORS' CANE KNIVES. Agricultural Implements, Hoes, Shovels, Mattocks, etc,, etc. Carpenters', Blacksmiths' and Machinists Tools, Screw Plates, Taps and Dies, Twist Drills, Paints and Oils, Brushes, Glass, Asbestos Hair Felt and Felt Mixture. Blakes' Steam Pumps, Weston's Centrifugals. SEWING MACHINES. Wilcox & Gibbs, and Remington. Lubricating Oils, in jeni General Merchandise, It is not passibic to list everything we have; if there is anythin you want, rome and ask for it, you will lie politely treated. No trouble to show goods. 11. SIcCIIISNET t SONS, AGKNTS l'OR Honolulu Tannery, HIGHEST PRICE 1' A 1 1 l 'OR Hides and Goat Skins ! HIDE SALT AT LOW PRICE, II. W. McCHESNUY k SONS, AGKNTS Honolulu Soap Works Co Laundry Soap .2, 56 and 03 bars to case One Hundred 1'outtds. the Volcano ! 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