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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1876-10-28

THE DRoUTH.-Several months have elapsed since
we have had what might be termed q good shower Of
rain on this side Of Oahu, and on Maui and some
parts Of Hawaii the cattle are dying for the want Of
pasturage. Milk is in diminished supply in Hone
lulu and butter is-butter, at 80 cents a pound,
when it can be had at that price. If it will be any
consolation, we may state that q severe drought has also
prevailed during the past summer in the Northern
and Middle States Of America and in the northern
parts Of Europe. \ New York paper says ave
have recently come across an interesting record Of
severe drouths, dating as far back as the landing Of
the Pilgrims. All who think the drouth which we
have just passed through was an exceptional one,
for length, will do well to read the following account.
10 the summer Of 1922 there we're u days in sue
cession without rain; in 1880. Al; 1858, 30; 1876,
A.; 1859, 81; 1903, 60; l705. 40; 1920, 6l; E62,
1913; 1880, 81; 1871, 81; 1902, "a; 1912, &c; 1874,
26; 1875, IS. 1t will be seen that the longest
drouth that ever occurred in America was in the
GUNNER Of 1862, in which no rain fell from Nay to
September, making 1913 days. Many Of our coun-
trymen were compelled to send 10 England for hay
and grain and various articles Of food for both man
and beast
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1876-10-28

1HE AUSTRALIAN BLoSDIS.-We note a huge tent
going up on the Esplanade, in which MIR llstrsuge,
the Australian Blondin will this evening give the
public Of Honolulu a specimen Of his skill 10 walking
on a rope. The Australian press speaks very highly
of his performances, and throughout the Colonies he
has had a.career Of brilliant success.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1876-10-28

CRACKED Nur,r-Friel and Lainc. Font street,
have sent ~ a specimen 81 new Cracked aud
Hullcd Western Wheat" which for puddings and
especially griddlc cakes. is both delicious and
nutritious. Cooked - mush aud eaten with milk,
81 i food for the gods.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1876-10-28

Interior Once, Honolulu, Oahu.
October 9th, 1876. :
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1876-10-28
A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF sHAWLS

Cloth. Buckskin, Flannel. Cotton, &c,
p. c.. Monkey Jackets, Heavy Wool Blankets, all colors.
Cotton and Horse Blankets, Quilts, &C.
Gurlaps, Wool Pack, Canvas, Guuny Bags,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1876-10-28

THE LEcTrEE on Temperance las, evening by
I Pres. Pratt was well attended. and. we have only
space TO say, very interesting, though prOfessedly
only a familiar talk" IL was hintel that more
may follow At The same place during the coming
winter months
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1876-10-28

4 a THREAD TELECRAPH.-The natives in Honolulu,
and latterly in the country districts, have been
amusing themselves with a sort Of cheap telegraph,
which may perhaps be made useful fer some pur-
posesL 1t can be made in this way: Take two tin
cylinders about the size Of a email dice box. say 3
inches long by II inches diameter; cover one end Of
each with parchment or bladder, forming a drum
head, Pierce the centre with q pin and insert o
strong thread, and make a knot TO prevent its being
withdrawn. With the other end Of the thread
(Which may be Of any length, say 100 yards or
more) DO likewise with the other cylinder, and the
telegraph is complete. By keeping the thread
tightly drawn, in order that the vibration may be
perfect, o person speaking or even whispering in one
cylinder can be distinctly heard by another holding
the other cylinder to the car. Would not such
homemade pocket telegrapks be very useful on
plantations. and in many other situations, that msy
readily be mentioned?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-11-24
Adjourned

Has TIE SHAPE OF TIE EAR ANY MUsIcAL
SIGSITIcANCK.-A recent cursory description
of the well-known Mozarteum, from the pen
Of an intelligent correspondent in daily
paper, mentions the fact that amongst the
interesting relics OF the divine composer ex-
hibited to the public gaze at Salzburg is a
drawing Of his ear, showing an abnormally
large bell as though nature had intended him
to be a gifted listener. 1t is noteworthy
that in all portraits except those painted by
the sun itself, next to the boots the ear seems
to present to the painter the greatest dithcul-
ty. 1t is rarely one sees a shoe beautifully
drawn perhaps it Is still rarer that the
ordinary covering Tor the feet presents any
thing that can be made beautiful even by a
skilful draughtsman. With the ear the
observer cannot help remarking the same
absence Of individuality. Anything will do
for an ear and a daub or two that would with
equal propriety represent a dried fg or an
oyster would do duty for the above organ.
In calling attention to this matter VEN
ture to submit the results of some Of my
own observations in the hope that something
more may be ELECTED on this, as believe.
most interesting question. And shall be
extremely glad il any person who Il OF the
opinion that nv conclusions are premature
or erra:ic will kindly contribute the result
of his or her individual experience. Small
ears are invariably under great disadvan-
tage. Large ears are usually indicative Of a
more comprehensive taste. \ narrow harp
or harp-like opening always denotes good
ear for music. If the harp is very regular
You may safely rrognOsticate a correct in
tonation. For a singer the rim must be very
eyen and the circle unbroken. Any pro
tuherance on inc rim of the ear will oc-
casion a slight discrepancy of iutOnGtion-
the sing will not be all times alike. Some
have double harp; this is dangerous in the
success of the singer. A perfect double rim
is on the other hand highly advantageous,
This is, however, open to the weakness OF
easily being satisfied with sweet sounds Of
any kind. The ear without rim is the
most dainty and difficult to please. 1t ap-
pears TO receive almost as it were by selec-
tion only the best sounds; ordinary sounds
have no attraction for it. These are few
of the leading features Of the ear. Seeing
that we have casts Of the pianists hands,
would it not be as instructive to have casts
Of composers ears Surely the one Is a. in
portant to the musical student as the other.
-Musical World
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a FoRGETFrL MAN-His wifesent him up
town for "sumthin' or rutber" early in the
evening. On tho way he met a friend, and
they spent halfhour in an animated dispute
as to whether Hayes or Tilden had the best
chances for an election, and, when he lett
his friend, he had entirely forgotten what
Maria had sent him after. 1t was in vain
that he tried to think up his forgotten er-
rand. For three long, weary hours he wan
dered around from saloon to saloon, seeking
to stimulate his unreliable brain and prick up
his memory. Twas no use. The more be
stimulated the more he didn't remember. lie
hated to 20 home and acknowledge as much
to his wife. and so he Just dropped in on his
friends to gather their sympathy. Alter he
had managed to serape considerable OF the
article together, and just as the chimes of St
Xavier Church was Ginning the midnight
hour, the telegraph editor opened dispatch
and remarked that the Associated Press an
nounced the death of DR., the famous
physician Of.
by the jumping juniper Jupiter. | re-
member now," saii the visitor. rising slowly
from his chair and turning as pale as chol-
era patient "I remember now. My wife
had the cramp-colic and sent me to bring the
doctor, D-n politics wonder if she's
alive yet !" And he shot out OF the door
after that doctor without staying to bear
what the chances were in New York
Cincinnati Enquirer.
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BURLINGTON. w. FRIDAY MORNING. 1915

they bad made, the bloody battles they had
fought. the horrible hardships they had en-.
dured, and the vast quantities of hardtack
they had devoured. 1t was bis part to have
charge OF the transportation and the stores
OF the Army ofthe Potomac. How few In
derstood what was implied in the bsist-
ence of such an army. That army consum-
ed 100000 pounds of rations every day. 1t
toox so 600 horses and mules to furnish
their transportation. to shoe which, once,
took 10000 pounds of horse shoes
and $4,000 pounds Of horse nails.
lie used to order horse hoes by the hundred
tons. The 1900 six-mi teams of the army
would have reached from Montpelier to
Burlington in close line, without the cav
airy wagons or ambulances. We should re-
member that it was the men who stayed at
home. who furnished all these supplies.
Gen. Pitkin closed with an expression Of his
thanks for the honor done him. in selecting
MIN to presloe over what he considered the
best body of men that meets in Vermont.
XIII. TRs INCOMING President OF oua Soc Fly.
Like the new ctntury.be comes with proud past
and g promising iutuIe.
General Grout remarked that there are
times when silence is golden. This toast
was OF so personal character that The ft-
test thing he could do was to place his hand
on his heart and say not a word. He thank
ed his comrades for the honor thew had con.
ferred on him that day, and for the warmer
compliment contained in the sentiment
still ne thought a wiser and more consider
ate choice of President could have been
made. lie was satisfied that ASSASSINATION |
would not defeat his Inauguration. and AZ |
Tor his policy, 1t would be announced In his |
inaugural
This ended the regular toasts of the even.
ing' Inc fresldent announced as a yolun-
teer sentiment. " The Toast Master he has
spread himself. but is not exhausted vet -
to which Colonel veazey pleasantly and
briefly responded.
Mayor Bowman thought the agreeable ex-
periences of this reunion must satisfy ali
lnat once year was not too often to meet.
ana hoped to see every face be saw that
night at St. Jobnsbufy, next year.
I1e Ransom Guard Glee Club then finish
ed their splendid contribution to the happi-
ness and success of the occassn by singing
=, The Vacant Chair" with DR.. Sheerar in
the solo.
Celopel Veazay offered resolution Of
hanks to the General Assembly, the Glee
Club, the Montpelier Band, the invited
quests: including the ladies', and everybody
else who had contributed to the success Of
inc reunion, which was adopted by rising
70te.
The doxol0gy was then sung, and the
wee sma' hours had well advanced when
.he Reunion Society Of Vermont Officers al
owed themselves to listen to TAPS" and
seek their couches.
1t was, all things cOnsidered,-the spirit
II the speeches the excellence of the ban
luet; the admirable music which formed so
ielightiul variety and added so greatly to
he pleasure Of the occasion. .-one Of the
best OF the manv most enjoyable reunions of
he society, and the oficers separated. all
agreed that they would never willingly omit
mother reunion.
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incorporated villages. approved November
-. 1870; passed in concurrence.
S. 81. providing for the payment CT fees
of jurors in criminal causes before justices :;
passed in concurrence.
IL. l22. in addition to chapter %, g. =,
in relation to common schools passed.
Ii. 229, to increase the efficiency Ct the
militia passed.
Ii. pa. relating to the division Of pub
lie money among school districts, where
the amount is 200 or more; passed.
II. 25i, to amend section 3, - of an
act to enlarge the powers of inspector of
finance, and defining his duties, approved
November 9th, 1874; passed.
Ii. 300. for the further protection of
game and fish; passsd--ayes, 1874; nays
SO.
SPECIAL ORDER.
Mr. Sheldon, Of Rutland, moved the bill
be ordered to lie and be made the sreeial Or
der for Friday next, at 1890. a. m which
was agreed to.
Adjourned.
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From committee on Judiciary. II. 33s. to
amend section 63, chapter | 2. :, re.ating (
to elections, by substitute bill as follos- ::
An act in relation to Presidential electors
L; l. hereby enacted hs the Gea.ral
Assembly ot the State OF Vermont a. fol-
lows.
SEC. IL there there shall be any vacancy in tie
Office of eector ior rresden: 1Ld vicsPresident
o the United States. at the tine provided by law
for tae meeting and action Of the electors, coca
stoned By death. usal 10 at, neglect to attend,
or in any other manner fer any other cause, the
other electors present snail itnnsdistely i'll by
wa yoce and p.u-allty OF votes su:h vacancy in
the electoral college and when all the electors
shall appear. the vacancy there shall have
teen flied as 5sfre provided, such electors shall
proceed the state House, IN Montpelier, the
cay appointed hy law TO perform the cutes re-
qqired Of them by the constitution and laws Of the
United States, and L any such vacancy shall occur
and shall be filed Sforesaid. tie electors shall
attach to the certificate Of their votes statemeat
showing how such vacancy occurred and their
a'ton thereon.
Sec. H-This act shlI take effect from its PAS
cage.
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..-ss Lessons would wf.te- ,u
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georges rudest roll.
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Rutland county, and he was unanimously
elected hY a Hira rnca uafa

Rutland county, and he was unanimousl,
elected BY viva voce vote.
For Adjntant and Inspector General. Mr.
Dillingham;, Of Waterbury, nominated
James S. Peck. of Montpelier, and he was
unanimously elected by viva voce vote.
For Quartermsster-General. Mr.. Shell
don, OF Rutland, nominated Levi G. Kings
ley. OF Rutland and he was unanimously
elected by viva roce vote.
For Judge Advocate General. Mr.. Lynde,
OF Marlboro. nominated George W. Hooker,
OF BIattleboro seconded by Mr.. Martin. OF
Londonderry.
Mr.. Woodbridge, of Vergennes, nomipat-
ed Joel Il. Lucia, of vergennes seconded
by Dir. Batchelder, of Arlington.
Senator Carpenter, Of Orleans county,
Mr.. Martin, of Londonderry. and Mr..
Batchelder. of Arlington, were appointed
telers.
The ballots having been taken and count
ed resulted as follows:
Whole number of ballots 255
Necessary for choice. ce..............I2 I2S
George w. Hooker had. .. %
Joel Ii. Lucia had. 233
And therefore it appearing that Joel II. |
Lucia, OF Vergennes, had received major
lty OF all the votes cast he was declared |
duly elected Judge Advocate General for
the two years next ensuing.
Mr., Swain, of Rockingham, moved that
the Joint Assembly adjourn until Friday
afternoon of next week at 2:30 o'clock which
was agreed to.
The Joint Assembly then Immediately
convened to elect trustee of the Vermont
University and State Agricultural College.
to nil the vacancy occasioned Dy the res
ignation OF Hon. Frederick Billings
Mr.. Martin, of Chelsea nominated Ros-
well Farnham, Of Bradford: seconded by
senator Walton, of Washington county and
Mr.. Celley, Of Fairlee.
Roswell Farnham. Of Bradford, was then
unanimously elected TO fill the vacancy by
4 viva vOce vote.
Ihe Joint Assembly was then dissolved
Ind the Senate withdrew {
BILLS INTRODUCED AND REFERRED
BY Mr.. Wales. of Burlington, to amend
IN act to Incorporate the Champlain Tran
portation Company; 70 committee On cor
)oratiOns.
By Mr.. Woodbridge. Of vergennes, rela- {
lng to appeals in the court Of chancery !
o committee on judiciary.
Adjourned.
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CHICAGO sells s.. 900 900 worth Of jewelIy.
and San Francisco gets away with $lO, ,OOo,-
600 worth Of drinks. Of all grsdes, every
year. The aggregate annual sale OF Tests-
msnts and hymn-books in the tvo citiss
reaches oi7s.37.-Bssiis9sea Hsckgs.
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And thereupon it appearing that Jed P.
Ladd, Of Alburgh, had received majority
of all the votes cast. be was declared duly
elected Auditor of Accounts for the two
years next ensuing.
For sergeant-at-arms, Mr.. Sheldon. of
Rutland, nominated Truman @. Phinney, Of
Montpelier; seconded BY Senator Simons. Of
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SENATE.

MONTPELIER, Friday. Nov. II.
The Senate met. the President in the
chair
Reading of Scriptures and prayer by the
chaplain
The journal Of Yesterday was read and
approved.
BILLS INTRODUCED AND RETERkEp
By Senator Mason, an &C. defining who
shall be adjudged to be State paupers :;
read twice; to committee on judiciary.
READ THIRD TINE
II. l23, en- act in addition TO chapter -
g :, relating TO common schools; passed
II 300, an act tor the protection OF game
ard fish passed.
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HOrsE.
MONTPELIER, Friday, Nov. II.

By Mr.. Hopkins, of Tinmoutb. pream-
ble and resolution us follows:
Whereas. The Vermont Dairymen's AssocIa-
tion the accredited representative of the most iin
portapt industry in the state, at its last winter
meeting held In the village OF Rutland, licensed at
length the dangers liable TO result flcm the intro
ducsion into the ttate OF sCme of the contagious
cattle diseates, which have from time to time pre-
vailed In neighboring states. and subsequently,
adoped the fol owing prea mbie and resolution, to
wit
great facilities for the spread OF contagious diseases
among domestic cnimsls; Therefore,
Resolved That an inte hgont. continuous COM
mission should be established in every state cloth
ed with ample powers to control and eradicate
contagious diseases in domestic animals
Resolved, That the study OF veterinary art should
be encouraged in every Agricultural College, and
that the health OF our hocks and hearos and In con-
sequence the life and health Of our households,
would be largely promoted BY more general veter-
mary knos led ge !" therefore.
Resolved, That the agile ultural committee OF
the House be requested 10 to take this subject un,
der consideration aud report TO this Htus, oy bill
o. otherwise.
Adopted.
READ tbs THIRD TINE
S. SO. relating to the appointment Ct the
reporter Of the decisions Of the Supreme
court passed in concurrence.
Ii 800, to amend section l. chapter "a, g.
s.. relating to proceedings against trustees,
passed.
II. 235, in relation to the appointment Of
guardians for married women in certain
cases; passed.
The Speaker laid before the House Q COM
muuicaIion from the Governor in regard to
the purchase BY the State Of the sword OF
Ethan Allen which Communication, And
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HOlsE.

House.
MONTPELIER, Thursday, Nov. IL.
BILLS INTRODUCED AND REFERRED.
By Mr.. French, of Woodstock, for the
discharge Of poor criminals from jail ; to
committee on Judiciary.
s. %, providing for the labor Of prison
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UNFINISHED BUSHES ;.

II. i29. an act concerning Digs, and f1r
the protection Of sheep and other domestic
animals, was taken up us unfinished busl-
ness ard the question being on the passage
Of the bill, Senator Whitconb argued
against it. The bill was further discussed
by Senators Eldredge. Walton, Lothrop.
SOwles, Butterfeld, and Circuit. Senator
dr0ut moved N amendment to the bill
which was withdrawn, ard the bill was
passed.
5. i6, an act to pay n. I. Sprague. Jr.,
the sum therein named. was taken from the
table. and the question being. shall the bill
be read the third time. Senator Grout
moved to fill the blank by inserting the
sum of S2.le2. which was withdrawn, and
the bill! was recommitted to the committee.
with accompanying amendments proposed
by Senator Grout.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS.

Ii. i29. an act concerning dogs, and fer
the protection of sheep and other domestic
animals. vas taken up aud pending the
question shall the bill pass, the Senate sd-
J1urned.
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Afternoon
REPORTs.

From committee on judiciary against II
2o3, in amendment Of an act TO empower
Incorporated villages to maintain lock-ups
and jails third reading refused
From committee on judiciary, agains: ).
"a, repeating an act 10 amend chapter 81,
z. =, giving One-iourth OF the hne to TIE in-
iJrmant third reading refused.
From committee on judiciary. against ii.
265. in amendment OF chapter l23, &. 4,
relating to collection Of fines and costs in
criminal cases third reading ordered
Joint Assembly.
The Senate came in at 2:3O p. m and
JOINT assembly was formed, in pursuance of
joint resolution, for the election of Sec
regsry OF State, Auditor of Accounts, S-r-
geant-at-Arms, Adjutant and Inspector
General, Judge ge-Advocate-General, Railroad
Commissioner, Commissioner OF the Insane,
Superintendent OF State Prison. three dlrec-
tors of the State prison, three trustees Of
the Vermont reform school, and three trus-
tees Of the Vermont University and agricul-
tural college.
His Honor Redfeld Proctor, president Of
the Senate. in the chair George Nichols,
Secretary of State. clerk.
The JOINT assembly proceeded to the cleo
tion OF the officers named in the joint reso-
luton.
For Secretary of State, Mr.. Lynde, Of
Marlboro. nominated George Nichols, of
Northfeld seconded by Mr.. Henry, Of
Chester, and Mr.. Stewart, of Middlebury.
Senator Waterman, of WIndhsm county,
nominated Oscar Z. Butterfeld. of VIII
mington seconded by Senator Carpenter.
of Orleans county. and Mr.. Alexander, Of
Guilford.
The president appointed Mr.. Lynde, Of
Marlboro, Senator Waterman, of Windham
county, and Mr. Henry. of Chester, as
tellers.
The ballots having been taken Ind tx
amined, resulted as follows
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And thercupon it appearing that George
Nichols, of Mortified, had received ma
iority Of all the votes cast WAS declared
duly elected Secretary Of State for the two
years next ensuing.
For Auditor of Accounts, Mr.. ID ling
ham. Of Waterbury nominated Whitman e..
Ferrin, of Montpelier seconded by Mr..
Martin. of Chelsea, and Mr.. Bailey. OF Fair
haven.
Mr.. French, Of Woodstock, nomins ted
Jed p. Ladd, of Alburgh; seconded by Mr..
Woodbridge, of Vergennes. Mr.. Sprague, OF
Brandon, Senator Sowles, of Franklin
county. MIR. Martin, OF Londonderry, and
Senator Simons. of Rutland county.
Senator Davis, of Windsor county, Mr.
Dillingham;, If Waterbury and Mr.. French.
of Woodstock. were appointed tellers.
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READ THETHiRD TINE.


BILLS INTRODUCED AND REIERRID.
ii. 1856, an act to Incorporate the Mary
Fletcher hospital read twice and referred
to general committee
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II 223, in amendment of section 6. chap
ter l02. Z. 5, relating to damages by reason
of insuiiciency Of division fence. was taken
up ard the third reading was ordered.
II. 226, establishing the flee OF al attor-
ney general, and defining his duties and
the duty of other oficsrs with reference
thereto laid on tie table and made the
special order for Friday at 1890 a III.
The House considered the Senate proposals
OF amer dment TO Ii. So. in addition to chap
ter -, = $, entitled, common schools
and school laws laid on the table and made
the special order for Friday at 10 50. a. M
Adjourned
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rrrlc-, Reunion.

>la .NNCAL MEETING.
-.-.- .ruual meeting Of the Re-
Vermont Ol6eers, took
...r. W.3neslay. November