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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-01-24
BANANA FIBRE.

A recently received Queensland
paper contains an article on the
above named product, the substance
of which seems to us worth repro
ducing for the benefit of our readers.
An American journal is quoted as
authority for the statement that this
fibre is dividable into threads of
silken fineness, the length of which
is determinable by the length of the
trunk of the plant, and that in the
central parts of that continent the
fibre is used with no preparation ex-
cept drying, for shoe-strings, lariats,
and cords for all purposes. Expert
ments have recently been made in
Queensland with the object of illus
trating how readily and successfully
the fibre which forms so great a
proportion of the trunk and leaves
of the plant may be freed and
cleansed. Samples of the fibre SO
DIbDdI6u have DSGA Oh OAA4OAOlOL;
and are described by the paper re-
ferred to as being remarkable for
fineness, strength and length. 1t is
further claimed that under present
circumstances-in Queensland of
course-the fibre which is now
wasted is the better part, CONNER
cially speaking, of the whole plant.
It is calculated that the fibre would
be ten tunes more valuable than the
fruit if machinery were at hand to
prepare it for the market. If any
process can be brought into opera
ton by which the product of the
banana plant can be doubled in
value, to say nothing of being in
creased manifold, a very substan-
tial addition will be made to the
wealth of these Islands.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-01-24
T.G.TlPun' SNoWS Circular

TO THE PUBLIC: IN CONSERVING,
L reluctantly, to purchase the Express
Parcels of the S. +. News Co., arriving to
the address of MIR. A. NJ. Hewett by the
last two steamers, and thus give his late
subscribers an opportunity, if desired, to
avoid omissions in their dates of periodi-
Gals, [ did so with the best of motives to
all parties concerned, and with the asSump-
ton OF no responsibilities Of, or for others.
l can no more step in to make good any
patrons prepaid subscription than [ could
demand anOther's unsettled account.
These are differences to be settled with the
assignee, and it is as unreasonable to ex-
pect me to make good any such deficits as
it would be to expect the HaW'n News Co.,
or any dealer in any other part of the
world.
L am impelled to make this statement
from the fact that several parties seem to
consider it my province to complete I'M
filled subscriptions, and refusal on my
part is sufficient ground for n charge of
"cOllusiOn," fraud" and such kindly
epithets.
Were [ in a position to do so, it would
give me great pleasure to do an act that
would thus maintain the credit and stand
ing OF the subscription news business In
these islands. The next best thing to be
done is to conduct it hOnorably with all.
This | propose to do, and with a business
experience of nearly twenty years in this
city, will strive to maintain the public con-
hdence and support.
Subscription favorS are assured prompt
attention and at rates as reasonable as the
handling of this precarious business will
allow.
All orders in Stationery, Books, Music,
Artists Materials, Fancy Goods, etc, care
fully filled at lowest market rates, and
special orders for monthly steamer faith
fully executed. Respectfully,
THOS. q. THRUM,
Statoner, Bookseller and News Agent,
106 Fort ST., Honolulu.
2l-2t 1851
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-01-24
A Good steam ConI.

Pacific coast coal was said to be
poor for steam purposes, but that
from Wellington, Vancouver's Isl
and, and almost directly opposite
Vancouver, seems to be the best coal
yet discovered on the Pacific coast.
Nearly half a million tons were ex-
ported from Vancouver's Island last
year, and the mine is practically in
exhaustble. Tests by the United
States War Department show that
for steam raising 1900 pounds of Van
couver Island coal were as effective
as 2,40O pounds of Seattle or $500
pounds of either Coos Bay or Monte
Diablo COAL Sydney Herald.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-01-24
advertisements.
Stamps, Stamps Stamps

WANTED POSTAGE STAMPS OF
w the Hawaiian Islands in use in the
years 1851 and 1852. Design, figure of val
ue within an ornamental frame, name
above, color pale blue, values 2, 5 and 13
cents. Amy number bought and good
prices given. Worth anyone's while to
look through their old papers. Do not re-
move the stamps from the paper and send
samples and prices to z. D. BACON,
Al Seething Lane, London,
21-4t% 12451mK London.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-01-24
DRESSMAKING.

NTRS. NJ. r. CAMPBELL HAS COMMENCED
VI the business of Dressmaking, Cutting and
Fitting. at her residence No. 10 Beretania street
opposite the Hotel The patronage of the ladies
is respectfully solicited. Satisfaction guaran-
teed. 5S-tf 12431y
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EVENTS OF TO-DAY.

SUPREME CoURr-Term, 9 :3O-mixed jury at
10 q. IN.
CENTRAL UNION CHURCH-Social, : 30 p. m.
DEBATING SoCIETY-Fort street. 7:30 p. m
1880 p. m.
FIRE Observation-Disclosures Co. No. /,
meeting 1880 p. m,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-01-24
Annual Meeting.

STOCKHOLDERS OF c. BREWER &
- Co., Limited, will please take notice
that the annual meeting of the Company
will be held at the office on Queen street,
on WEDNESDAY, February 8, 1899, at
10 O'Clock a. IN.
J. O. CARTER,
Secretary c. 3. Il Co.
Honolulu, Jan. %, 1889. 19-2w
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NOTICE.

a Ii PERSONS WITHOUT PERMIT OR BCSI-
~ ness are hereby forbidden TO enter the
Tong Heen Co. premises on Beretania street,
known the Chinese Church. Any person or
persons found trespssslng said premises will
be prosecuted according to law.
TONG HEN CO.,
per Seu Chong.
Honolulu, Dec. 20. 1855. Is5-Im
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Assignee's Notice.

THE UNDERSIGNED HAVING BEEN
L appointed an assignee of the estate of
w. H. GRAENHALGH of Honolulu
Oahu, a Bankrupt all persons indebted to
said estate are hereby notified to pay the
respective amounts owing by them i'm
mediately to the undersigned
w. G. PARKE,
16-6t ASSIGNEE.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-01-24
And more especially to the develop
ment and perfection of Cultivation
of Cane and the
MANUFACTURE OF SUGAR.

This popular journal has entered on it,
eighth volume, and having been
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1889-07-27
Gamensss Indicated by Color.

Many people might smile if l
said that a horses color was an in
dex to his gameness, but such is
the case, as [ have found from ex-
perience, says a veterinary surgeon.
| have closely noted this fact and
have had an opportunity to judge,
having performed thousands of op-
erations on horses, some of them
sufficiently painful to testthe game
ness of the subject. | have found
that the most arrant towards
among horses are sorrels and the
gamest brutes bays or browns.
Some time ago l performed an OPP
Grafton on pair of chestnut sorrels
and they groaned like human be-
ings. A bay or brown will usually
suffer without noise of any kind,
just rolling its big eyes in an ap-
palling way which is almost human
in its intensity. Gray and white
horses, as a rule, are not particu-
larly game.-Chicago Tribune.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1889-07-27
Poison Made from Dead Ants.

Not the least interesting episode
in Mr.. Stanley's wonderful story Of
his last journey in the Ozark Con-
tinent" is his account of the pois-
oned arrows used with such deadly
effect by the natives against bis fol-
lowers. The exact nature Of the
poison used remained an enigma
until he discovered in one of the
villages several packets of dried red
ants, and learnt that the poison was
procured from them. The insects
are dried, ground to powder and
cooked in palm-oil, and the MKT
ure is applied to the points of the
arrows. The noxious compound
owes its power to formic acid, which
exists in the bodies of ants, in GER
tain catterpillars, and ever in sting
ing-nettles. When pure, this acid
has a most corrosive action on the
skin, producing blisters which are
difficult to heal. It's action was no
doubt especially deadly to those
whose frames were already much
weakened by hunger and over-ex-
ertion.-Chambers' Journal.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1889-07-27
She Awoke Too Soon.

"For forty long years have my
good old wife and [ travelled hand
finland adown the thorny road,"
said old Deacon Gush at an apple
pairing party the other evening,
"and in all those years not one sim
gle harsh, hasty, unkind word has
passed our lips when speaking to
each other. Isn't that true, mother?"
Mother" had quietly fallen
asleep on the sofa by Mr.. Gush's
side, and as he laid his hand caress-
ingly on her she gave little snort
of defiance and said sharply:
'Get up yourself and build the
fire, Sam Gush, l built it last, and
I'll see you in Guinea before I'll
build it this morning, you-oh-oh
-I-I-Why, where am l? / guess
I dropped off to Sleep"
"And l guess you'd better have
stayed asleep, Lizzie Gush," Kissed
Samuel into her ear, as the crowd
around the sofa made a rush for
doors and dark corners, where gig
Cling and tittering could be indul.
ged in freely.-Time.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1889-07-27
A Historic Hatch COX.

Yesterday I saw in the possession
of gentleman here an elegant gold
match box that once belonged to
Prince Maximilian, who was shot
in Mexico more than twenty years
ago. Just before he was put to
death he gave this box and two
watches to the soldiers who were
detailed to carry into execution the
sentence of death which had been
passed upon him. He told them
that he gave them these mementoes
to show that he bore no i'll will to-
wards them, as they were only act
ing in obedience to orders. calm
at my heart p he said. They did
so, and in a moment he was a corpse
The soldiers who were his execu-
TONERS appear to have had very
little sentiment, and were glad to
sell the relics of the prince for a
good price.
They were bought by an Ameri-
can travelling in Mexico and were
brought to Washington, where some
time later they were exposed for
sale at Galt's jewelry store. One
of the watches, which was beauti-
full and costly, was bought by the
Austrian minister then here. The
match box was bought by gentle
man who is a connoisseuri in things
with history. It is of solid Mex
ican gold, elaborately chased and
ornamented with exquisite armatory
designs, among which are Cupid
heart, bow and arrow and altar. l;
is presumed to have been a gilt to
the prince from some lady admirer.
If it had been present from his
wife, the unfortunate Princess Car
lotta, it is likely her name would
have appeared on it, and he would
hardly have given it away. A large
diamond glistens upon the spring
by which it is opened.-Washing
ton Cor. Cleveland Leader.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1889-07-27
He Won That Dinner.

"People sign anything at all that
is showed at them," said we'll
known city official yesterday. "I1l
tell you something funny that once
happened at the Philadelphia Club
to prove what | say. Saml Thomas,
uncle to Mrs. T. Hollingsworth An
drews and Mrs. George de B. Kelm,
who died a couple of years ago,
was chatting with some friends in
the club-room one evening. After
maintaining hotly for some time
the proposition that people would
sign anything, he finally said to
his opponent:
"tLook here, George, I'll just bet
you a nice dinner that I'll get six
of the leading members of the club
to sign a request for their own ex-
ecution.'
"'Done,' was the reply.
Nothing more was said. MIR.
Thomas drew up the paper as in
dicated, and signed his own name
first. Then, carelessly folding the
top part, he went to the gentlemen
whose signatures he desired, and
making some casual and off-hand
remark, requested each one to sign
Every one did so.
"On the day set for the dinner
which was also the day named fol
the execution Of the signers, the
six who had signed their names OF
the paper were invited to dinner
They came, and much to their be
wilderment, were requested to de
liver up their bodies for execution
in accordance with their own signed
reouest.-Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1889-07-27

his hold. The faithful animal then
jumped into the stream, below the
plank, evidently with the intention
of saving the child, should he hap
pen to fall in.
" hen they were both safely across
and Bruce had shaken the water
from his shaggy coat, he artfully
induced the little fellow to get on
his back for a ride, a treat he knew
the youngster much enjoyed and
for which he was always ready.
The moment the dog felt the
child's arm around his neck and the
little feet digging into his sides, he
trotted back across the plank and
homeward, never stopping until his
young charge was safely beyond
any temptation of repeating his
dangerous performance.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1889-07-27
Blind.

It ever has been since time began,
And ever will be, till time lose breath,
That love fs q mOOd--nO mOre-to man.
And love to woman is life or deathl
For her hope dies when loves sun sets;
For him hope sleeps-till a new dawn.
And she remembers and he forgets,
While the world rolls On-while the world
rolls on.
1t is woman who sits with her starved desire
And drinks to passion in cups of tears.
She reads by the light of her heart on fire
The secrets Of love through lonely years.
But out of all he has felt, or heard,
Or read by the glow of her souls white
fame,
II she dare but utter aloud one word.
How the world cries shame!-how the world
cries shame!
Whatever a man may think or feel
He can tell to the world, and 1t hears Alright;
But 1t bids the woman cOnceal-cOnceal,
She may serve up gossip, or dwell on fashion,
Or play the critic with speech unkind:
But alas! for the woman who speaks with
For the world is blind-O. the world is blind.
It cannot distinguish between the glow
OF cleaning star in sky of gold.
Or a spent cigar In the dust below
'Twixt unclad Eve, or a wantOn bold.
And ever If woman speak what she feels
(And feels consistent with God 8 great plan),
1t has cast her under its Juggernaut wheels
Since the world began-since the world be-
gan.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1889-07-27
ROYAL, BUT HUMAN.
Potentates Who Condescend to Have
Hearts and Show Their Feelings.

Even in the court gossip of the
newspapers published in different
European countries, we find the pa
thetic hints of human love and suf-
fering which prove all men to be OF
but.one blood.
Queen Christina of Spain, we are
told, at the time of. her marriage
was an angular, hard faced repel-
liant woman, whose manners offend
ed those who approached her. But
her passionate desire that her baby
son shall inherit his fathers throne,
has altered her whole character.
She is gracious and friendly; has
acquired fine tact, and her manners
are now as charming as they were
once unpleasant. She has subju-
gated the naughty grandees of Spain
and made them loyal to their little
king by her direct personal inau-
ence alone. Every day is new bat
tie for her boy; and so far she has
won every battle.
The Cizarina of Russia, several
months ago, with her husband and
children, was in a railroad train
which was wrecked by conspirators.
For some time she thought her old
est son was killed. The result was
that for a time her mind was af-
fected the dead boy was constantly
before her.
The Empress of Austria, it is ru-
mored, owing to the suicide of her
son, has lost her reason.
The Queen of Sweden has long
been an invalid from some obscure
disease. She is extremely fond of
music, and her happiest hours are
those when her sons sing to her.
The most touching story which
comes out Of the court surround
ings is that of the Duchess Of Cam
bridge, aunt Of Queen Victoria, who
has just died at an extreme old age.
Her son, who is over seventy years
Of age, invariably came twice q day
to sit by her bedside and entertain
her with family gossip. He never
left her without bending his white
head that she might lay her hand
upon it in blessing.
Young people are apt to think o1
royalty as removed into state Of
splendid triumph, insensible to
pain Or anxiety. Yet these briei
glimpses show that kings and
queens are but fathers and mothers
like the poorest slave, and draw
their misery and happiness from
their children just as keenly as
though no golden rigol' bound
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1889-07-27
A Cure for HydrophObia.

Kew. j. r. Harlan gives US what he
claims to be an. infallible cure for
hvdrophobia.
Elecampane root one ounce and q
half. bruised and put in one pint OF
new milk, reduce to one-half pint by
boiling. is the proper dose for an adult.
Fast for several hours after taking.
Repeat the dose, increasing the elecam-
pane root to two ounces, for the sec.
ond and third day, and no fear need
be felt concerning the matter after
ward. For horse or cow make the
dose four times as large, and II
given before the spasms come on the
remedy is infallible. !,
Mr.. Harlin informs us, also, that
his wife is the possessor of a maidstone
which has been in her family for up
ward of seventy years. It has been
used on four mad dogs and number
of snake bites with perfect success IN
every instance. Council Bluffs Non
partel.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1889-07-27
Dear Old Bruce.

The following pretty story of Ad-
miral Porter's dog Bruce is told in
St. Nicholas: The Admiral has a
little grandson, who lived near a
deep and rapid water course, about
twenty-five feet wide. The stream
was crossed by a narrow plank.
One day the little fellow, who was
but three years Of age, attempted
the perilous crossing alone. There
was no one near to warn him OF
danger or prevent him but the dog.
Realizing the boys peril, Bruce ran
to him and, catching hold OF his
dress, tried to pull him back. The
youngster was determined to have
his own way, and vigorously re-
sented the dogs interference by
beating poor Bruce in the face with
a big stick he carried, until the dog
was forced by pain to relinquish
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1889-07-27

The KEYsroxE has long been acknovl.
edged to be the sole representative OF the
Great Upper Wood River and Sawtoe1n
mining regions, and, located as it is in the
very heart of the most promising MINING
country on the face of the earth, and te9v'
ing nothing undone to present It's reaoeIs
comnlete SYNOPSIS of all mining news and
developments, as well as matters OF local
importance in the growth of Ketchum, the
future metropolis Of Idaho, it is an invalna-
ble guide for capital and informant to the
settler of every craft and position. SUP
scribe for it, read it, and let your trleno
read what may benefit them.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1889-07-27

Harriet Beecher Stowe in q recent
letter says Of her religious belief: .As
to nv religious belief, it is embodied
in the Apostles Greed given in tho
Episcopal prayer-book. AS to my
practical use I make of it refer you
to to nv particularly "Uncle
Toms Cabin and my religious poems:
I have all my life sincerely endeavored
to mold my life in accordance with
these beliefs, -------
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1889-07-27
Main St., adjoining Grecnhow & Rumsey
Aa''hg, Hslrsatiiag and Shampoolal
DONE IL FIRST CLASS STYLE.
Notice for Publication.
Land Office at HALEY, Idaho,

Land Office at HALEY, Idaho,
june 20. 1889.
rsr,a nosice Is hereby given that the following
to- ,in'.l settler has filed notice Of her lnten-
rls;r.. sn % make final proof in support OF her
fora T. ana that said proof will be. made be-
I;,h.i' I;J .i'e Register and Receiver at Haley,
R;.nno;, on July o. 1889. viz: Mary A.
Uocn' e Tor the lot 5, block 40, and lot 3,
torv o., town of Ketchum, Idaho Terri
o.s one names the following witnesses to
ruHye cr;,: her continuous residence upon, and
Emil a.on nn OF, said land, viz Geo. J. Lewis,
Lew. rasmussen. John L. Holman, I. l.
"1' all OF ketchun. Idaho
10, BILLINGS, Register.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1889-07-27
A Disappointed Audience.

"How are you getting along?"
asked a travelling man of an ac-
quaintance who had gone on the
stage.
ooh, have met with share of
success. played Hamlet for the
first time"
did you get through all right?'
Eyes, except that I happened to
stumble and fall into Ophelia's s
grave"
"That must have been embar-
RAISING"
ut was; but ! wouldn't have
minded if the audience hadn t seem
ed disappointed when / got out
A cup of strong coffee is an anti
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1889-07-27
Burglars, Take Warning.

Application has been made for a
patent for an electric apparatus by
which an instantaneous photograph
is taken Of a burglar while he is
engaged in his nefarious operations.
The moment he touches the door
of the safe, or any other place to
which the tell-tale wire may be fast
ened, a correct photograph is taken.
SENATOR Ingalls, in referring to
the Kansas prohibition Law, says
that it is a perfect success. I: The.
prohibitionists have all tho law aud
the boys have all the whisky. Thia.s
he says, precisely covers the casa
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1889-07-27

A cup of strong coffee is an anti
.dote for the odor of onions.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-07-18
EQUAL SUFFRAGE.

Hon. n. B. blackwell Addresses Members
of the Convention and Others-
A majority Of the members Of the consti-
tutIOnal convention and A number OF ladies
occupied the floor Of the convention hall
last night and the gallery was filed with
ladies and gentlemen to listen 70 the re-
marks Of Hon. II. B. Blackwell, who spoke
on equal suffrage
ON motion Of j. X. TOOle Hon. W. A.
Clark was chosen chairman. and he intro
duced Mr.. Blackwell. Mr.. Blackwell, hus-
band Of the famous Lucy Stone, Is man
with silvery hair and beard. but Is erect
and vigorous In form and has pleasant,
agreeable voice. He began his remarks
by saving that he WAS the secrstaFv Of
the American Woman Suffrage association
and had been commissioned 70 visit the ter
ntOfies IN the interest OF equal suffrage,
present the views Of It's champions and en-
desvOr TO have Incorporated In the constr
tutions plank giving women the right to
vote People In the east felt il was wrong
70 have the word male put In q con-
stititutioD. as then barriers were there
put up which could not well be sur
mounted Mr.. Blackwell spoke OF his
efforts in Colorado for woman suffrage
when that state was organized. Everyone
was satisfied that equal suffrage would
carry, yet at the election the proposition
was voted down By wife beaters, hAbitnal
drunkards, men who did not know their
right hand from their left and conservative
men
The speaker took the ground that every
person q years Of age, Of sound mind and
uneOnvicted Of crime, should be allowed
70 vote, and made a powerful and able ad-
dress upon the subject. No cause ever had
a more ardent champion than equal suf-
frAge has in Mr. Blackwell, and his logical,
finished remarks were listened 70 attent-
lively by his audience, who warmly ap-
plauded when ne had finished.