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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-25

"Chow-chop-suey, chOp-seOw, laOnra-
an, san-sui-gOy, no-ma-das." glibly or
dered my friend, aud the white-rObed at-
tendant trotted of and began to chant
down dumb waiter. II sounded as il H.
was intonlug 4 service to some mysteri-
Gus downstairs Joss of the Kitchen, but
ne wasn't; he was ordering our dinner. In
The course OF my many subsequent WISE s
to Chinatown discovered thar this is one
ot the greatest difficulties i'm learning toe
Chinese language, its varying infections
y WOrd with rising IutOnatiOn may
mean one thing and with falling intona
tiOn quite another. But the djunpr came
IN jitfy aud was served on ornamental
pIue emma. l took up my chopsticks.
two bits OF black wood about as big round
as lead pencil aud twice as long, and
proceeded 10 struggle with them. A quiet
Chinamap seated at the next table with
bowl OF rce In front OF him perceived my
ditlcnlty and politely showed me how to
use them. 1t Is no. difficult when one
gets the hang OF them. You must hold
one rgldiy, letting the upper end project
over the hollow OF the baud, rs the aver.
age school boy holds his pen, and grlpiue
II urmiy between the second Joint OF toe
thumb and the bali Of the fourth finger
The other Is held lightly rs good pen
man holds his pen, betW cen the first ana
-.
CAoW-chpp-suey was the first ish wCai-
tackled. Is t0othsome stow. com posed
at bean sprouts, chickens Vi2zard. aud
liver, calves uipp, chagon hso, dried ana
imported from CANA, pork, chicken and
various other ingredients which was
unable 10 make out. Notwithstanding Us
mysterious nature, H. is very good and
has termed the basis OF many "A good
Chinese dinner | have since eaten. Chop.
seow Is prriumed roast pork The PORK
~ roasted and then hung in the smoke VI
various aromatic herUs which gives il
most delicious tlayer. 1t * cuttuto small
pieces, as indeed is everything Mt
Chinese restaurant, that II may be readily
handled with the chop sticks. No bread
10 served with Chinese dinner, but its
place is taken by boiled rice, or fan. as it
is called III Chinese. A couple 1T bowls
Of rice Is lanOka-au. the T. being dropped
When tho number Is preENed. aud such
rice, white, light, snowy. Each grain
thoroughly cooked vet separate. Fish is
delightfully."- cooked, baked in q sort OF
broWE sauce, and mnsqueradeS under the
name OF sau-sui-gOy. The only condiment
Is seow, gOrt Of celestial cousin 10
worcestershire sauce, and in fact It's
probable original. The evolution of
Worcestershire sauce was somewhat as
follows:
SeOw was taken from China to India
where hot spices were added 70 tickle the
palHtes and lvcrs OF the English East In
dams WAC reushel CALL sauce. army
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-25

A STOR ".
BY ANDRE THEURIET.

When person owes 100000 francs IN
Paris he has almost social position. The
main pOiut is to succeed IN becoming in
debted 20 that extent. Rut such. how
ever, was not the opinion of Caspar
BreuIl. He had lived a life of pleasure,
counting upon the ultimate possession of
the property OF his rich old uncle.
Now that uncle vas dead ana he found
himself disinherited n favor Of distant
female cousin. Nothing now remained to
him except his 30 years, mis- habit of living
we'll and his fine form, which turned
women's beads. Yes, there also remained
his debt of l00 0cO francs, contracted with
Dir. kiic, the celebrated tailor, tie inven-
Tor ct the furnished waistcoat
q W Dat was tue furnished waistc0atY
Whenever his patrons were IN want Of
money, he ordered waistcoat for them in
one of whose pockets they would he sure
to ind 80 louis. Upon the note this gar
ment was valued az 300 francs. Caspsr
Breuil bad. IN all, ordered several dozens
4Ot these " aisjcOats. ..|.
{ How was he now To- pay for them!
After mature reflection upon this prob.
lem lac had opened a drawer aud taken out
l&pistOi, which ne placed against his fore
head.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-25

powder and red pepper; there 1t was
known as soy. From the East Indies to
England, where 1T was sull more speed
ana Favored and periodically called
worcestershire sauce. But the average
Cnlnaman uses but little AaYoring In his
iood; he prefers the natural taste. The
whoie dinner was wasted down with
many cups or tung-ta, as tea IS called,
aud small cups Of no ma.deO, or Chinese
WHISKY, which is distilled from rice and
poured over figs and prunes, giving IT a
sweet iruity flavor more like cordial
IMAM our notion of whisky. No-ma- dec Is
served in cOmioal little emma teap0ts and
Is most insidIous tiuid. You drink it
from llltle cups holding about table
spoonful, and it seems SO mild and sweet
that the Intoxicating result comes over
your senses like thunderclap.
~ eu-ti," ordered my friend as we
finished our meal, and the courteous
waiter brought small tray OF cigarettes.
Ihese last undoubtedly Of American
make. The dinner was not only novel but
IL was good, and to cap the climax the bill
was only siXty-three cents.
From the restaurant we visited See
Chung, the barber, at - Mott street, and
where we underwent the experience Of a
Chinese shave. TO the American this is
even more novel than the restaurant. Tue
an assortment of razOrs which would
puzzle the American tonsor. He first
lathefs the face with tooth brush, and
| then attacks the beard with a broad,
short-Dladed razor, set soiidly in its
handle like an ak. He scrapes away with
this for awhile, and changes 1t for a mar
rover and lighter blade, until he finally
shaVes the nose and inside the ears with
thin, flexible bit of finely tempered
steel about as broad as match. He
Wiggled this thing around in one OF my
ears, and | sat in blssful unconscious
ness supposlng 1t to be a bit Of bamboo
caught sight Of the bill of steel aud asked
il it was sharp. In answer he plucked
hair from my head ava cut it with
single stroke. Then | sat in tor
ture while he manipulated the other ear,
expecting every moment to see that use
tul portion of my anatomy fall TO the floor
sliced off by slip OF the keen steel, bur
these Cinnamon are wonderfully deX-
trOus in the use OF their tools, and rose
from the chair without a scratch, but
badly frightened. From the barber's to
Chinese boarding house, whore, in a room
twenty by fifty feet in extent, about fifty
Cinnamon sleep every might, and nothing
prevents the mostrapid spread OF disease
but their personal cleanliness and regard
| for ventilation.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-25

In the meantime one thing caused Nun
uneasiness. From the windows OF ala7u,
I0nable restaurant, or from the balcony =.
a friends house, he occasionally thouSu'
he saw "A little, attentive silhoueUoe;
which would suddenly disappear Den,nu
carriage or cab--the silhouette OF hr'
kiic. what was he doing, and why was ne
thus keeping watch in the street!
He had but too muca OF an eXplana-
ton. II he showed himself at the thea
ire in last company, he found Mr. klic
at tA3 door, who reprimauded nlm enor-
getically. W as this, then, the road TO
matrim0IY?
II he lost at play he received letter
from the tailor reproachlng him Tor thus
wasting money not his own.
One day he had a duel on bis hands.
AT the moment when the swords clashed
together With the ring OF steel, Mr.. hlic
emerged from bush and compelled Cas-
par to make an apology. His lie was no
longer his own.
Finally he received a visit from ply
Sician, who ordered him TO retire at 3
O'Clock, TO smoke but one cigar a day and
% drink milk, 1t was Mr. Kllc's physi-
cl@n. After a months regimen Of this
sort, winch rendered Caspar's counter
ance clear and rosy, Mr.. klc asked him to
attend mass at the Church OF the Magda-
heiresses were to be found.
Sit" exclaimed Caspar, one day,
"haVe you saved my life only to make it
ten times more odious than death? Thanks
10 YOU ! can no longer Yisit lady friends,
nor fight duels, nor play at baccara. AS
these are the only things which amuse
me, wnat would YOU have me d0Y'
"Husni" replied klic. IL nave found
what you want at last. She has seen
YOU at the Magdalene and she worships
you"
"Who?"
she calls herself Madame Durand.
she ia the widow of a distinguished mag
islrate. She is 40 years old and has an in
come Of 100000 francs. | do not say she
IS beautiful, but she will grow hand
some after marriage. Love idealiZes
woman"
Never MIND, let US make an end OF
this" SAID Caspar. Anything rather
Than remain your slave"
in the cold and severe salon in Rue de
la Bac, Madame Durand's 80 years APP
pearcd fully 80. She was an angular.
wiIuered, solemn woman, who took suuf
out OF a gold box and carried an eye
glass.
Tue first time Caspar saw her he sent
klIc 10 the devil. Nevertheless ne became
a frequent visitor at the house.
Madame Durand had for companion a
young lady called susanna. She had adOr-
able eyes, infantlle graces, a charming
smile full of rOguery, although without
cOquetry,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-25

"Mr. Breuil," said the notary, rising.
sit is my duty 70 make You acquainted
with the provisions OF your uucie's viii.
Ire has Instituted Miss Susanna de Pre-
vii hGtress to all his property on condi-
ton that YOU become her husband
Attbe Same moment susanna entered.
"Pardon me, my cousin" said she, "tor
having played this little comedy. You
could not have married me without
knowing me. could you? and rs a young
woman cannot make advances toward "a
Young man, invented Madame purand,
who is my lnstructress. Finally | ala not
wish 10 deprive you Of your fortune nor
be indebted 20 the provisions Of VIII
for my husband. did not wish to obtain
YOU but from yourself. Have l sue
CGodedY
Caspar's only response was to sink into
an arm chair overcome with JOY, while a
little dry laugh was heard from the depth
Of the salon.
1t was Mr., Khc's laugh. lie was to be
paid at last.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-25

From ns AlJa.y (Gd.) Ne,os and Adoertiser.
The first bale of new cotton came into
market and was sold Thursday morning.
or course IL came from Col. primue w.
Jones. Of Baker county, and il IL the first
bale Of the season in Georgia.
The new bale was consigned 10 :. II.
Weston q Son, OF this city, and, as is tue
custom, was sold az auction.
The bidding was spirited, and the bale
was finally "knOcked down" TO Messrs.
wight d Weslosky at l4llc. per pound.
The bale weighed 31S pounds, and
classed strict low miGdling. IL was
shipped by 1rst train To Maddox d Ruck-
er, Atlanta, Ga.
Col Jones was only one day behind the
first bale Of Texas this year.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-25

My first visit to our New York China
town fascinated me, and | have since
been there many times, aud Ike tbt
Chinese. They are clean, respectful auO
WONDERFULLY polite. The much-yauut.G
poiitcress Of the Frencbmau l. nov here
beside the genuine courtesy OF the Cui-
nese. OF course they have tnrir vices
Ihey are iuVeterate gamblers, aud opium
10 everywhere. Almost every Cuinaman
owns his own lay out" and tie smell OF
the burning drug is in every house Bar
don't know that it is any worse thar
our much more frequent whisky bottle.
Il certainly docs not CuleUder 80 man,
fights, and when u ChinamHn does fight
he does not 90 much dumRae, unless h"
uses knife, In this, IA i'm eVcrNJhia.
else, 'he ChlDamau - Il creature of habit
The Chinese manner OF fighting IT, to graf
each others plgtaii Wltl the LETT and
hammer away with the right; when he
tackles Shurt-hatrCd man he is uuwh here:
his LETT band goes clawiug wildly around
the back Ot his opponents head. and fail
ing to catch the pigfaIl, be seems NOT o.
know what 20 do with his rlkht. When
we remember that it iS the very lowest
class OF Chinese which have come In this
behave. tine custom, however, gives an
insight into The Cnnamau's character.
C0nWcius said:
Nv hoso"Ner giVeth cup OF tea to him
VINO asks bath d0ne good uct, which
shall be remembered ia the time o;
trouble" No charge is made Tor tea in
the restaurants and in the barber's ehop.
the grocery stores, the gambling houses
aud the opium dens. A pot Of tea stands
always ready for any who choose 10 drink
ALLAN FoRNiAN.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-25

"UPoN MY SOUL. MR.. BREUIL. you
WERE ABOUT TO DO FINE THING"
"May God forgive me-" he murmured,
''hut cannot endure 10 live longer, thus
reduced 10 the extremity of being unable
TO carry my waistcOats except upon my
conscience"
e
But il the supreme moment a rude
shock caused the weapon to tail from his
hands. He turned turiously, and per-
ceiNed little old man who mad en-
tered nOiselessly upon the points of his
shoes.
Upon my soul, Mr. Breuil, you were
about 10 do fine thingw exclaimed the
little man.
Caspar made no reply. 1t was Mr.
Eic.
The tailorsilently drew from his pocket
book two notes for $4,000 francs each.
signed by Caspar Breuii.
"See here" said be, "y0u are my
debtor, and have no right TO Kill yourself
So Ion. as you have not paid me in fun
All tie proprieties cannot thus be pat out
oil sight"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-25

The Masonic Hall and club room is in
itself a curiosity and deserving letter
by Itself. 1t combines with a social and
literary club the broadcast and most use
full benevolent organization. 1t takes
care OF the sick and buries the dead. Here
is an Intelligence office where employ
ment is furnished tn Chinaineh out OF
work, and here are held regular literary
contests, for every Chinaman Is more OF
less of literary man. Years ago in
China they bad most effective com
pulsory education law. At the age of Is
every Chinese boy had to pass certain eX.
aminations prescribed by the governments
unless he was proven an idiot; if he failed
he was given year to study up. If be
failed second time they chopped his
head on. This was an incentive to study.
Though this law has been modified; lie
effect Is still seen. The poorest China.
man can read, write and castup account
on the abacus or counting frame. They
"gO in" tor literature as our English
cousins put il, and the probabilities ere
that your Chinese laundryman greatly
despises YOU as an unCultivated bar
barian. because you go to a base ball
match instead of writing poetry tor re.
citation as he does. At stated Intervals
competitions in poem writing are held IN
the Masonic Hall, in which the poorest
Cinnamon Join.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-25

White yelling dresses are trimmed with
vale green metre ANTIQUE.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-25


| accepted partly because | believed
him, but principally out OF curiosity !
knew that he had thorough knowledge
of the Chinese in New York, and had
many of them for his clients. 1t was
bitter cold night when we boarded Third
avenue car, and rode to the corner OF
Chatham and Mott streets. We turned
up Mott street and at No. 10 ascended
flight of narrow stone steps, stumbled
through a narrow, dark hallway, across
an open court yard, up a wooden stair
way, and we were in the restaurant. A
fat, gOOd-natured looking Chlnaman, who
sat behind counter smoking Giminu-
tive tobacco pipe, favored us with
benign smile as we entered. "Hufema,
hO-pang-yow," remarked my legal friend
as we passed. "HOla," murmured the
benign-loOkinR ChInaman, evidently IN
reply. subsequently learned that the
greeting signified, Glow do you DO, my
good friend" and the answer is equIYa-
lent to our Pretty well. how are you p
l don't know If | have spelled it right,
but 1t is as near as / can come to Ii
phonetically.
We seated ourselves at one OF the little
round tables, and neat Chinaman, cl adj
in immaculate white linen jacket, brought
us two rather large tea cups set on leaden
stands, with saucer covering them, and
two smaller cups. This Ia the way the
genuine Chinaman drinks his tea; the dry
leaves are put in the larger cup, hot
water is poured over them, 1t ia allowed
To draw, and then it is dexterously poured
off into the smaller cup and drank from
that. One supply of leaves will make
about four cups of most delicious tea
No milk or sugar IS used with ii, and ii
is of much lighter color than the
tea usually served in American
restaurants.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-25
Annual Inventory Postponed Until July 81
UNPARALLELED BARGAINS FOR Two WEEKS LONGER
Astonishing Inducements in Every Department.

Owing to the enormous patronage given our GREAT
REDUCTION SALE during the last two weeks clerks were
unable to complete the necessary measuring and arranging
of Stock for Inventory consequently compelled
defer taking Inventory for two weeks longer during
which time will make every feasible effort to rednce our
stock and dispose of all Odds and Ends matter what
SACRIFICE.
1t would be useless to attempt to give list of prices
BARGAINS in the space of advertisement
But give that every article in will
be offered at such heard of before
and which will prove enormous saving for purchasers
Stock Must be Sold Previous to August ISt
The prices at which all goods, without exception will
be offered gives purchasers an opportunity to get
BARGAINS.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-25

1t was difficult to recognize Caspar
Breuil after he came in contact with this
girl. He had but one OccupatiOn-to think
Of her. He remembered but vaguely that
he had formerly had lady friends. Mad
ame Durand, indeed, cast shadow upon
his happiness to be sure, but when he
kissed her hand he looked at Susanna, and
the kiss went to its true destination,
Finally Mr.. Klic rubbed his hands with
satisfacti from morning till night.
One morning he sought Caspar, and
told him it was time to declare himself
officially.
MIR. Klio," said the young man, pro.
voked beyond measure, 81 have deceived
YOU shamefully; l shall never marry
Madame Durand, because l love her lady
companion to distraction. | could have
married a woman without loving her in
order To pay my debts, but your machIna-
tiOns nave turned against you in placing
this young girl in my way. | can marry
no other than her; il is your fault. |
shall hid an eternal farewell TO Madame
Durand."
When Caspar Brueil entered the house
in the Rue de la Bac, he there encOun-
tered some grave personages, who
seemed 10 beawaiting him, while cOnvers-
ing together.
Madame Durand presented notary to
him and several old friends.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-25

"But sincell have nothing; since my
uncle has disinnerited me"
'Ihe misfortune is cruel, but it ia not
irreparable," replied Mr.. Klic, sentcn-
tiOusly. 81 have "A plan. Here are 10000
francs, for which you may give me a re-
ceipt. With this sum you can live for SIX
months. Take it without scruple.
Within six months you Will marry and
shall be paid all that you owe me. am
doing busiress."
Caspar Breuil signed.
Notwithstanding the singularity Of this
oier. twas better 10 accept IL than to die.
Mr.. klIc took two rolls OF gold coin from his
pocket and left with a smile on mis- face
worthy OF Tsllyrand,
A fortnight afterwards Caspar had re-
sumed his former mode Of life.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1886-01-22
Y. M. C. A.

The regular monthly meeting of
this body was held last evening,
with fair attendance. Mr.. South
wick was appointed treasurer for
the remainder of the year. The
committee appointed at last meeting
to take steps for the purpose of
bringing about closer relationship
with the boys branch reported that
they had made no definite arrange
ments further than that the boys
will hold a sociable in conjunction
with the adults in March. The en-
tertainment committee promised an
entertainment next month. Mr..
Cook reported insufficient funds to
carry through the year, and init
mated that members will be called
upon to supply the deficiency. The
reading room and library committee
reported that they had received a lot
of pamphlets and also pledges of
the White Cross Society of England
and that members can have them by
calling at the rooms. A collection
was taken amounting to 50, after
which the meeting was dismissed.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1886-01-22
SHIPPING MlTES.

The steamer Ivy Holmes has been
lowered from the Marine Railway and is
at the old Custom House wharf having
her machinery cleaned. Considerable
sand got into parts of her machinery
while on Hilo beach and her shaft is
being made into two pieces. She will
return to Hilo some time next week.
Schr Waimalu brought ! 400 bags of
sugar.
Stmr Lehua brought 1904 bags of
sugar.
The schooner Emma got on shore at
Kahului on her last trip but was hauled
off before any serious damages were
done.
The brig Allie Rowe was off port this
afternoon. She is about 90 days from
Hongkong, consigned to Freeth & Pea
cock.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1886-01-22
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.

AT a regular assembly of Honolulu
Commandery No. /, Knights Temp
lar, holden at their asylum on King
street Jan. DIST, 1886, the following
officers were duly installed for the
ensuing year: Eminent Commander,
II. j. Nolte; Gcneralissimo, w. G.
Parke; Captain General, Benjamin
Whitney; Prelatc, l. b. Peterson
Senior Warden, f. j. Higgins;
Junior Warden, David Dayton;
Treasurer, J. s. Walker; Recorder,
Thos. +. WALL Standard Bearer,
Jas. Dodd; Sword Bearer, j. o.
Domnis; Warden, w. b. Darcy.
After the installation Sir Knight G.
West, with very appropriate re-
marks, presented Past Eminent
Commander III. j. Nolte with p.
f. c. jeewl, which was accepted
with thanks, and after short speech
by the recipient the Commandery
adjourned to a banquet. The jewel
presented to Mr.. Nolte is magni-
ticent gold cross capped with q
crown, suspended from beautifully
engraved pin. On the back of the
cross is inscribed, presented TO Sin
Henry Julias Nolte, Past Eminent
Commander of Honolulu Command
cry No. l of Knights Templar, by it:
officers and members. Honolulu, III
L., December 9th, A. ID. 1885,
The jewel was made by Mr.. Ma,
| EcknrI
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1886-01-22

In this weeks list of paid claims
appears the name of George n. Wal
ker, n prominent citizen OF Peoria,
Ill. In 1913 Mr.. Walker took n
$4,000 ordinary life policy in the
Mutual Life Insurance Company of
New York. 1t cost him S75 q year,
and he kept it paid up until the day
of his death. The accumulated
dividends nearly equal the face value
of the policy and the total claim
paid to Mrs. Walker is S5727. Hon.
S. G.. Wilder, agent for the Ha-
waiian Islands.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1886-01-22
One-half Cash, One-half in 1
or 2 Years secured by mort
gage with interest at 8 pr.ct.

This property adioins that of w. II.
Castle, Esq, on Kinau street, and has rs
feet front and eco feet depth. The main
house has a parlor, dining room, ? bed.
rooms, bathroom, kitchen and pantry.
There are also stable for horses, hen
house, carriage house with room for
servant, covered shed with floor, &c.
These as well us the house are in perfect
order and nearly new, having been
finished only Is months since.
The premises are particularly suited
for II small family or young couple, and
are painted and finished inside in neat
harmonious style. The lot is within Is
minutes walk of the Post.oflice and
very near to Dodd's Bus route.
.Y" Intending purchasers desiring to
examine the house can do so upon appli.
cation 10 the auctioneers. The titles are
perfect, 70! III Patent 1916.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1886-01-22

TOMORROW night will occur one
hour go-as-you-please race at Central
Park Rink, under under the super
vision of Mr.. Thos. Wright. The
two prizes are on view in Oats win
dow. The contest is free and open
to all. Amongst several contestants
already entered are Jas. Tolbert, j.
Brown and j. Camara, and the race
is likely to be interesting.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1886-01-22
VESSELS IN PORT.

Blk Lovspring, Thomson
Blk Elsinore, jerks
Blk g r Bishop, Walter
Blk Lady Bowen, Rodd
Tern w S Bovine, Paul
Bktnc Discovery, Perriman
Bgtne w G. Irwin, Turner