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" iAOAiOho. AhOA A0 OpcuSu LIS eyes,
looked astonished, raised up and felt of
the side of the valise and it was evident
he felt there was something stiff and
hard in that night shirt. He raised up
and opened the valise, unrolled the
night shirt, and there was toothbrush
handle that had been sticking into his
ear. He arranged the night shirt
again, and banked it up with a dirty
shirt, rolled soft, and some socks. and
shut it, and laid down again, and for five
minutes he seemed as contented as a
man who had just got letter from his
best girl, but suddenly he rose up, and
with a cross expression, such as man
would have who had been sea sick. He
opened the valise again, and found that
hair brush and bottle of tooth med
icine had crawled around and got be-
hind the night shirt. He stopped and
looked as though he couldn't account
for it. He sat up straight for mo-
ment, got sleepy, took linen buster
and laid it on the window sill for a
pillow, and placed his feet out in the
aisle, under the arm of the seat, and
was just getting ready to snore, when a
woman who was going through the car
after drink of water ran her knees
against his feet and nearly broke them
off at the ankles. The Turk awoke.
That bright dream was his last. He
hauled in his feet and looked at the
woman as though he would like to
throw his valise at her head, and she
drank couple of quarts of water and
came back and he scowled at her, and
sat his valise up on end and laid his
head on it, and closed his eyes. By
that time the hair-brush and tooth
brush handle, and pocket flask had
got into the end of the valise to hold a
convention, and he changed ends with
the valise, when he found collar box
and button hook had got there before
him, and he got up. Then he leaned
his head on the back of the seat in front
of him, on his arms, and tried to sleep,
and just as he was feeling that he had
struck it at last, the man in the seat in
front raised his head and struck the
sleepy mans forehead, raising bump
as big as hickory nut. Both were
mad, and each waited for the other to
apologize, but both looked out of the
window, with their hands on their
heads. The man sat up the rest of the
way, and tried to think of an invention
that would make valise combination
of feather pillow, spring mattress
and blanket, as well as mosquito bar
and window screen. He has got it
down pretty fine, and some day such a
valise will be on the George
". Peck. h "a
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were saluted by Spanish grandees with
solemn, low and deferential bows.

were saluted by Spanish grandees with
solemn, low and deferential bows.
A brisk, fdgety person, the "intro-
ducer of Ambassadors" advanced to-
ward them. Tapping gold snuf-box,
he offered Mr.. Soule pinch, saying:
@Her Majesty is ready to receive you.
But, Mr.. Soule, you assuredly do not
expect this gentleman to accompany
you?'
81 beg your pardon, but certainly
do" answered Mr.. Soule. "This gem
tleman is Secretary of the United States
Legation at Paris. There are peculiar
reasons why I am anxious he should see
her Majesty on this occasion"
"Quite impossible, sir. No audience
has been requested for him, and he is
not in uniform" said the Chamberlain,
with polite emphasis.
II would not violate the etiquette of
her Maiesty's court upon trifing pre-
text" answered Mr.. Soule. "This gen.
tleman has no uniform only because he
left Paris in great haste and brought
none with him. Under the circum-
stances must request you to take her
Majesty's personal commands upon the
subject"
The Chamberlain bowed, and with q
rueful countenance went to refer the
matter to the Queen. Presently he re-
turned, with a look as if some misfort-
une had befallen the Spanish throne,
and said her Majesty would receive both
gentlensRn.
AS they entered the reception-room
by one door, the Queen entered it by
another. The Minister bowed to the
floor, and her Majesty came down in the
way known as making cheese" Six
times was this ceremony repeated, until
they met at marble table in the center
of the room.
After delivering the letter, Mr.. Soule
introduced Mr.. Field and apologized for
the absence Of a court dress. The good
natured Queen smiled, and gave the
Secretary a friendly communication to
the President, and invited him to attend
q court-ball.
When they retired, the Chamberlain
met Mr.. Field with the air of an awe
struck man.
"Do you know, SIR" he said, "that an
exception has been made in your favor
which venture to say has never before
been made in the history of the Spanish
monarchy. am .onfdent that no per
Spanish sovereign without being in q
court-dress or in uniform"
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THE WAsH1NGroN MoNUarrNr.

1t takes exactly six minutes to ascend,
at present, as the height is now 302
feet. Two hundred and forty-eight feet
more are to be added to it, and will re-
quire about two years to complete, at
the present rate of progress. The blocks
of granite and marble weigh about three
tons each, and are two feet high, two
feet wide and about seven feet long.
They are accurately fitted to each other,
and united by English cement of the
finest quality. The cement is poured
in, in liquid state, and in course of
time hardens and becomes very strong.
From the upper row of blocks there are
extended heavy iron arms, to which is
attached very strong rope netting, in
tended to catch the workmen if they
should make misstep and fall over
board
[ asked the superintendent if any had
ever fallen over, to which he replied:
ooh! yes; several have fallen over, but
they did not seem to mind it, knowing
the netting was strong enough to hold
them"
The view from the top is simply
grand. The city, with its beautiful
parks and public buildings, is spread
out before you. The whole of the Dis
trict of Columbia, and miles of the sur
rounding States, with their hills and
wales and winding streams, are plainly
seen. The Blue Ridge mountains are
seen like faint line above the horizon,
fully fifty miles away. The height is so
great that even the magnificent Capitol
dwindles into the size of an ordinary
building. The Potomac river does not
appear to advantage from this point, for
all the shadows and turns and ugly
spots are plainly seen, and indeed seem
to stand out in bold relief.
Of the stones contributed to the mon
ument by the several States and Terri
tories, the first to be seen is from Della
ware, and bears the inscription "1849;"
the others are SO obscured by dust and
darkness it is quite impossible to read
the Inscriptions upon them. There are
no windows, and the interior is quite
dark. The old part is very much de-
faced by dust and dampness, and APP
pears to great disadvantage, compared,
with the new work. When all is done
no doubt, the old part will be cleaned
and painted up. and the whole interior
lighted with electric lights.
I think if the Father of His Country
could return to life and look upon this
obelisk reared in his honor he would be
both thrilled and panied by the sight
thrilled at the vastness of the undertak
ing and panied at the slowness with
which the work has been done; but if
all goes well it will be completed, no
doubt, before another President is inau.
gurated, and Washington will have a
grand jollifcation over it.
When it is completed and stands 600
feet high it will be another exhibition
of the prevailing American spirit, viz,
to be ahead of everything else in the
world. She already has the biggest
trees, the most wonderful cataract. the
greatest railroads, the most prosperous
people in the world; why should she
not have the highest monument? 1t is
to be hoped that it will not share the
fate OF the Tower of Babel Washing-
ton letter.
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THE LONDON TIMES ON " AMERICAN
NOVELS"

The London Times, of Sept. % and
26, devotes five columns to review of
American novels" and processes to see
many signs that, at the present mo-
ment, new literature is coming into
being in America, and that American
novels are to rank, hereafter, as fresh
source of imaginative pleasure. OF
Henry James, Jr., the reviewer says:
His strong, analytic serne of character,
his contempt for the ordinary novelist's
machinery, his delicate feeling now for
the contrasts and now for the sympa-
thies of human life, have taught Eng
lish writer's valuable lessons, which are
already bearing fruit. But, as an
American novelist, he is less represent
ative, less prophetic of future develop
ment, than one or two of his contem-
porarles. The strangenesses
and crudities of American life, which in
the pages of Mr. Howells have the sort
Of charm which belongs to everything
young and half-grown, are rather re-
pellent than attractive in those of Mr..
James. The one writer (Howells) be-
longs to the world he describes; he is
oft, heart and soul, even when he is
laughing at it; the other is practically
outside of it. It is from Mr..
Howells, we believe, rather than from
MIR. James, that this new school of
American writing will receive
its decisive and shaping in
fuence." Of "The Lady of the
Aroostook" the reviewer says, "there
are few more perfect stories," but he
thinks "a Foregone Conclusion" even
its superior, and says of "A Modern In
stance" then incomplete: "We have
laid down the last number as confident
as ever in Mr.. Howells' future, and as
sensitive as ever to his peculiar charm"
The novels of Mr.. Gable, the reviewer
says: Contain delightful promise that
before long American imagination will
spread itself over the comparatively
alien South, with its patches of French
and Spanish population, and will find
means of bringing home to us the gayer
colors and fercer incidents of Southern
life, with the same fidelity, the same
mastery of representation, which it has
already spent upon the tanner, chillier
North. On the whole, indeed, it
seems likely that wide and multiform
development is in store for the art of
novel-writing in America. There seems,
however, to our English friend, to be
still lacking in American novels high
er sense of seriousness. and the peculiar,
pathetic quality that so strongly i'm
presses one in the works George Eliot.
Life, however" he writes, ais full of
just such pathos, and writer like Mr..
Howells will scarcely reach the summit
of his art till he has added this note
also to his range, till, finally, he has
learned to move our heart as powerful
ly as he has long since charmed and
satisfied our taste"
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that the man TO whom the oJuer uau
belonged in infancy was "only half
strainah"-a half-strainer being man
not of full blood or social rank, an in
ferior person, kind of social half breed,
merely hanging on to the skirts of the
true aristocracy. This was a mortal in
suit, and it was answered by stab,
which was meant to be deathblow.
The wound was serious one, and
things looked very dark for the cham
pion of his former masters dignity. But
the gentleman heard of it, and came
from distant part of the State to assist
the negro; and, by employing counsel
and exerting himself in many ways,
succeeded in having the culprit @let off"
with very moderate punishment.
It is almost impossible to meet with
a negro who will admit that he ever be-
longed to an unkind or cruel master.
They nearly always speak of their
former owners in most affectionate
terms. The virtues of obedience and
loyalty seem to be natural to the ne
groes, and it is easy to see that many of
them sadly miss and need the control of
somebody stronger than themselves.
They may rise to the height of their
freedom in the future, but at present it
is often an oppression to them. Many
of them, however, greatly enjoy doing
as they please. They like to spend
money, and "to have things like white
folks" -Atlantic Monthly.
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KEEPING UP HIS CoRREsPoNDENoE.


an Austin business man was cleaning
ont his desk the other day, and tearing
up old letters, when the colored porter,
who was in the Office, spoke up and
said:
Boss, gimme one OBJ dem letters"
What do you want it for?"
Il promised to write letter to my
old nanny in Norf Car'lina, but, as 1
hasn't larnel to write yit, I can jess
send her one oh dem letters you hain't
got no use for. Hit will make her feel
good, hit will"
The gentleman gave the affectionate
son patent medicine, anti-fat circular,
which was duly mailed and addressed.
Teas SJtings.
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SLoTH makes all things difficult, but
industry all easy; and he that riseth
late must trot all day, and shall scarce
orcrtake his business at night; while
business travels SO slowly that poverty
soon overtahes him franklin.
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The world will never De IN any
manner of order or tranquility until
men are firmly convinced that con-
science, honor and credit are all in one
interest, and that with the conscience of
the former, the latter are but imposi-
tons upon ourselves and Others
G+aaTo
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HERBERT SPENCER is nearly 60, and
wears fringe of dark hair and whis-
kers streaked with gray. His nose and
mouth are prominent, forehead high,
and his eyes bright. On the whole, his
face bears the marks of strong indi-
vidrlality. Late in life be inherited
money, and he no longer works dill
gently.
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IT is secret, well known to all great
men. that by comforting an obligation
they do not always procure friend, but
are certain of creating many enemies
II. Fielding.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1883-01-06
EDITORIALS.
(Dd IU. Jan. Isf.1

NO1N3F 00N' AFI
IN an article OH the development of the
material resources of this country during
the past year which we published in the
weekly PACIFIC COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER
we dwelt upon the large and constantly in
creasing investment of foreign capital in
Hawaiian agriculture and commerce. To
the remarks then made we have a few
words to add. Whilst it is thus true that
foreign capitalists have made import
ant investments here, it is also
most evident that in giving aid to the de-
velopment Of the Industrial resources of
this Kingdom they lave reaped q rich
reward. In securing this return for their
enterprise they have been helped over
initial difficulties by the Reciprocity
Treaty with the United States and one of
the brightest points in the legacy which
the Old Year leaves to the New is the fair
prospect of a renewal of that mutually
beneficial ompact Nevertheless, it mi
be that the basis of all the
wealth of the country is the fertility of its
soil. Hawaii has proved a tempting field
for the enterprise of the foreigner, and the
Investment of his capital. because here he
has found a soil productive beyond the or
binary measure and has been able to carry
on his industries amid an orderly and law
abiding population, where his property and
person are as safe as in the most civilized
countries of the world. Here he has neither
to fear the rapacity of an INSCRIPTIONS and
irresponsible government or of a pack of
vampire officials, nor the ~incapacity of a
feeble reign that cannot make its laws
obeyed. Neither the tyranny of rulers nor
popular lawlessness exist here TO interfere
with the peaceful pursuit of his industry.
These two things combined-the richness of
the soil and the perfect freedom and secu-
rity in which It's fruits can be ~Teaped-are
the true foundations of the country's
wealth and so long as we can boast of
these, so long will capital and enterprise
find attractions here. We may therefore
fairly indulge in the hope that the story of
Hawaifs industrial progress i'm 1882 may at
years to come.
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The Tribune says The message of President
Arthur Us n creditable document, and deserves
the careful attention OF the public. No similar
document for many years has been awaited with
more universal Indifference. and therefore there is
no danger that thi. lack of interest may prevent
the thoughtful consideration which the Presi-
dents many judicious observations deserve. He
opens with the customary review OF foreign
%afairs. and Ihis portion of the message. while
lacking the firm grasp of the subject which mnde
the review last year the strongest feature Of his
first message. contains considerable Interesting
Information On financial rubjects the Presi-
deut displays the same ciearness which
was conspicuous in his treatment Of the
question last year. lie agrees with the recon-
mendatIon made by the Secretary OF the Treasury
on the question Of "a reduction OF the large sur
plus of the Treasury. Ills own views are that
nil internal taxes. save those on distilled spirits
can be prudently ahrognted. lie thinks this
abrogation could be accomplished by u s~implica-
tiln Of the machinery of collection which would
save the Government at least 50, 500 900 and
retire fifteen hundred to two thousand oflciall
from the service. lilo is opposed to the tota
abolition of internal taxes. because the duties on
imports alone are not sufficient for all the needs
of thc Government. and because such abolition
would be ii scripu-. if upI uneurnonntablc
obstacle Cd II thurnugiI revision OF the nriff. This
has had the approval az many III our must capable
statesmen.
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Some Great Mems Relatives.
Millions father attempted to dissuade him
from the cultivation of poetry.

MIiton's father attempted to dissuade him
from the cultivation of poetry.
Nee tn watts opus divinum despice carmen
Nee tn perse, precor. sacras contemnere Muszs.
The old gentleman possibly wished hls son to be
a good serivener and no more. But this has been
the common fate of bards. A quainter, though
by no means an extraordinary, example OF mis-
taken projects for o son is seen in the case of
Hampton. His mother pressed him in his youth
to ask for a peerage. which no doubt u man Of
his birth and wealth could nave obtained Of
James /. for the asking-and the paying.
Hampden could have rendered good service in the
House of Lords, but the acceptance of honors
from the King must have more or less attached
him to the Court party. With all his honesty
he might have been led to see many things with
a different eye. The course of our annals need
not necessarily have changed for that ; but who
knows? Suppose Hampden a peer, and, fer his
abilities and frmness. the trusted Minister of
Charles as we'll as James. Suppose Hampton
convinced that the power of Parliament required
checking. and that the Crown should persist in
the attempt 10 raise taxes on it's own authority.
who would have resisted the writ of ship-money ?
Ii one might hazard u guess. one would answer
n Omas Wentworth. Having Hampden on is
side, the Government might have taken mo- trouble
20 win over Wentworth, or have felt that there
was not room for both in on' party. Aud we
may depend upon it Wentworth was determined
l. make himself a name.
Brougham's mother showed moro wisdom than
IIampden =. Wien -'e ',eard that Henry was
CHANCELLOR, she quietly said. - It's we'll. but for
my part | had rnthar he had remained Mr..
Brougham, and member for the county of York.
The peculiar distinction III representing the un-
divided county ol York would havr ceased with
the passing Of the Reform Bill. hut Brousham
c'"iid have been shelved by the Wings IN 1885
had he retained the facilities for making himself
troublesome which IL seat in the House of Com
mons alone could give. 1t may have been some
iorehoding of the future which in 1880 caused
him TO manouvre for The Mastership Of the Rolls,
then tenable by n member o! the Lower House.
But it was felt that such an arrangement wouli
have left him too powerful.
John Paul Richter's mJther seconded her son
in remarkable fashion. While he was yet wait
Ing for fame, working steadily but gaining little,
she was not satisfied with making their home as
tidy and comfortable AZ might be, but toIled hard
TO earn a little money by spinning. Tier receipts
were duly entered IN a book from which one
learns that for the month of March 1893. iioy
amounted to two forms. ~ffty-0ne k,eutzars, .lIres
pfennings-about Tor shillmgs in all. Sac had
her reward. In 1898 came the brillinii success
of "Hesperus. - and when the widow Richter died
in the following year she was happy in the
knowledge that Germany ut length acknowledged
John Paul for one of her great men.
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There is reason 30 expect 'iIaI "a new Ministry
has for some time been seriously under cOntem
plaIion, . at caucuIe. held IN q prominent msr-
camille office on the BEACH, land that il will be
composed OF men capable of commanding conf
deHce. MIR. Murphy, Ihc leading confidence man
wss mentioned for u prominent 'sition in con-
nection with Il leading schoulmaster and a retired
officer. However, the departure of Mr.. Murphy
has somewhat disarranged that programmed; and
it is hoped that !le schoolnaster will not farther
disarrange it by bic departure. We be- to say
that this is not authentic but has
about as much substantial foundation a. the sur
mise OF a contemporary on the subject Of a new
Cabinet. The GazehOund says: .'The delicate
problems Of the Reciprocity Treaty, etc, :. can
be solved only by brain and experience" Now
the schoolmaster and the retired officer have the
80 brain " of course, but they have not the sx-
perience, and our worthy Minister and Commits.
sioner at Washington have the experience, but
the g brain - Is questionable. Now where is to
be found the admirable combination. by which
only these problems can be solved? We trust
that the mercantile Office on the beach will solve
the question, and indicate to an expectant pub
lie the perfect diplomacy diviuely appointed to
solve ali the delicacies of the situation.