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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-09-24

It is now claimed that it is pos
sibIe by artificial methods to
prevent frosts. In the onward
march Of science a means may
yet be devised to alleviate the
0uf.erings of politicians on the
"cold day which defeat at the
polls always brings to them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-09-24

The Ceutaur Company, Murray City.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-09-24

Moses" is a dangerous name
to travel with in Russia, as Major
Moses P. Handy Of the Worlds
Fair booming committee dis
covered in that country, where he
was compelled to prove that he
was not Hebrew before he could
get his passport vised.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-08-09

The Bulletin on Saturday last
suggests that the canning of fish
for export is a latent source of
wealth remaining for development
here, and that the supply is mex
haustible, etc. Why, man, the
supply is exhausted here every
day, and fish are so scarce and SO
dear that half the people in Homo
lulu who would be glad to have a
bite or two of fish on the table once
or twice a week, can't get it, and
are forced to fall back on beef and
mutton as their only reliable
staples. Formerly four large null
let or amaama could be had for a
quarter. Now one large mullet
costs a dollar, and even at that
high price the supply holds out
only an hour or two, and those
who are late can find none. No,
Honolulu is not the place to start
fish cannery, as all kinds of fish are
becoming every year smaller and
dearer, and we have to send to
Oregon and New Zealand for our
canned fish.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-08-09

the government an amount which will
be considerably less than the annual ex-
pense of operating the cable. This sum
is to be paid annually for term of ff-
teen years. They propose to furnish
their own capital and to give the govern
ment priority of service and to furnish
the government free telegraph service
night or day. In case of war the govern
ment may take and operate the line,
making compensation therefor. If the
president, in awarding the contract for
the construction and maintenance of the
cable, meets with any other corporation
willing to undertake that work on more
favorable terms to the government, the
projectors of the cable profess to be will
ling to surrender the Hawaiian franchise
to that corporation. The u. 5. govern
ment then, is to pay small annual sub
sidy to whatever company will furnish
the capital and construct the cable at the
least expense. In return for that pay
ment it is to receive free service to the
most important strategical point in the
Pacific, and is in no way responsible for
the financial success of the enterprise.
The United States has always striven to
maintain close and friendly relations
with the Hawaiian government and the
proposition for the cable seems merely a
legitimate outcome of its long maintained
policy.
In a recent letter to Senator Sher-
man, Secretary Blaine calls attention to
the fact that the governments of Great
Britain and Germany have already con-
sidered the matter of a rans-Pacific
cable and have even made authoritative
proposals to the United States looking
toward concurrent action in building
such cable to Samoa by way of Homo
lulu, but he adds that in his opinion the
! proposed American cable should rather
be built from San Francisco to Hawaii
'by American effort and with the sane
ton of our government Such an in.
dorsement of the Hawaiian cable propo-
sition from the present secretary of state
is significant. 1t is hardly more en-
phatic, however, than the statement Of
President Cleveland, that the geographic
cal position of the Hawaiian group
creates a natural INDEPENDENCE and
mutually of interest, 'which;makes close
communication logical and commercial
necessity. 1t would seem that an oppor.
tunity is now offered the United States
to secure the building of cable al
slight expense to itself. The PROPOSE
ton to build such a cable, therefore
merits consideration "
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-08-09
Leper Settlement Supplies.

The Board of Health has accepted
thes following bids to furnish sup
plies for the Leper Settlement, for
the time ending Jan. 1, '92:
Allen & Robinson; battens, $26
per M, N. w. T. & g. $35 per M,
r. w. shingles So per M, r. w. sur
faced $45 per M. r. W. battens $35
per M, door posts II cts. each, doors,
0. g., $3.50 each, sashes 1Ox12 and
10x14 at So and 1925 each respec-
lively.
j. T. Warehouse; turpentine 60
cts. per gal, matches IS cts. per
gross, salt $12 per ton, kerosene oil
$2.35 per case.
E. 0. Hall & Son; nails So .25 per
keg, white lead rs cts. per pound,
galvanized pipe 6, s and IL cts. per
foot.
FL. Hackfeld & Co.; lime 1925 per
bbl., -four G.. G.. extra, S. per Dbl.
IL. May & Co.; sugar No. l raw at
3 cts. per h., salmon, best red, $40
per Dbl.
G. w. Macfarlane & Co.; brown
soap, boxes 100 lbs, at $4.20.
T. Ell. Dawes & Co.; cement $4.1O
per Dbl.
Mrs. r. Love; medium bread 4
cts. per pound.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-08-09
THE PACIFIC CABLE.

We have received copy of the
report of the Committee of Foreign
Affairs of the last House of Repre-
sentatives, on the bill proposing to
aid in the laying of submarine
cable between San Francisco and
Hawaii. The report favored the
proposal of government aid to the
enterprise, by guaranteeing the
payment of interest on the bonds
to the amount of $4,000 per an
mum for fifteen years. 1t will be
remembered that the bill failed to
receive the sanction of the lower
house though the Senate approved
of it.
The measure will probably be
brought up again before Congress,
at it's session in December. In the
meantime, the survey of the route,
which was ordered by Congress,
will be made and its feasibility de-
monstrated so clearly that no
doubts can remain regarding the
success of the enterprise. whenever
the government shall decide to as
sist. The Boston Advertiser states
the case and main points of this
great undertaking so clearly that
we reprint it's article, to show how
it is considered by the press of
Boston and New England:
There seems to be no reasonable
doubt that there is need of cable COM
munication to the Hawaiian islands.
The importance of such an undertaking
and the prospect of its advantage to the
United States have been frankly recog-
nized by President Cleveland, President
Harrison, and by Secretaries Blaine
Tracy and Bayard. Its adoption has
been urged by all the commercial asso-
Citations of the Pacific coast and is favor
ably considered by those of the larger
Eastern cities. It is certain that a cable
will be constructed across the Pacific
and will touch at Hawaii 1t is for the
U. S. government to decide whether
that cable shall touch America at Van
couyer or San Francisco. A recent con-
ference regarding the building of trans
Pacific line was held at London and
another at Sydney in Australia. The
proposition has been made that Canada
and other British colonies should paw to
the projectors of the cable an annual
subsidy which would exceed the entire
subsidy to be paid to the projectors of
the Hawaiian cable. If the cable to
Hawaii be not built by the American
projectors it seems inevitable that it will
be built from Vancouver with British
capital and will be controlled by the
British government. Whether this
would be an event in which the United
States can take satisfaction may well be
doubted. Certainly the leading Ameri-
cans of the present day are unanimously
of the opinion that if such cable is to
be built, it should be built by the capital
of u. S. corporation.
tThe capitalists who hold the fran
chise Of the Hawaiian cable ask from
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-08-09

AN Ottawa telegram says:
"There was sensational scene at
the first meeting of the committee
to enquire into the charges of cor
ruption made against Sir Hector
Langevin, the Minister of Public
Works"
Owen E. Murphy, the ex-poIi-
tician and alleged embezzler OF
New York, was the first and chief
witness. It was upon his state
ment that the charges were made
originally. When Murphy was
subjected to a severe cross-examln
alton, he contradicted himself, falt'
cred and at last tainted in the wit
ness box.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-08-09
WANTED
NOTICE,

THE ADVERTISER is the Leading
h Daily Paper OF the Islands.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-08-09
HA WAIIAN RIFLE ASSOCIA-
TON.
Sixth REGULAR Monthly Meeting
at KaIihi.

Sixth Regular Monthly Meeting
at KaIihi.
The above Association met on
Saturday last at the Kalihi range for
their regular monthly shoot. The
series of these meetings is about
half finished, and the standing to
date is-First Glass: 1, J.H. Fisher; 2,
J. G. Rothwell; 3. Fl. w. Peck. Sec
ond Glass: l, F. S. Dodge; 2, j. II.
Soper. Following is Saturdays
score:
J. G. Rothwell-
200 yds =. 2454 Al
500 I" SIS 545 3 5 5-45-S6
]. II. Fisher
500 5 5S454 S4 5-41-S4
H. W. Peck
200 yds 5444444 Al
500 :" .3 5 5423 5-42-S3
200 yds. ....4444444 545-42
SEQ T" 5324444 $50 81
w. E. Wall
500 3 4 4 5 2 4 3-36-79
G. Hustace. Jr.-
200 yds. 4 3 4 8 8 8 4-36
500 49, 4 2 8 3 5-38-74
SECOND CLASS.
f. S. Dodge
zoo zoo yds. II 55s444 - 40 40 %
]. II. Soper-
200 yds. 81 343 4555 4-39
| 500 " II 4 4 4 4 5 5-4O-7S
200 yds :. 8 A. @ 4 4 8 3-33
| 500 " II 4 4 2 2 2 2 4 4-32-65
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-08-09
Mem advertisements
ENGLISH BlCYCI11

BayiSs Thomas Co.'s Excelsior Safety. Cushion IT,.
Bayiss, Thomas Co.'s Excelsior Safety Sofia S Ball s
Bayiss Thomas Co.'s Z" Eureka Lady's saf. - Dali Be
Humber Co.'s No. Ladys Humber Safety. crA ~tre
Humber & Co.'s No. Humber Safety, Pneumatic H.. Bal
Humber & Co.'s No. IL Humber Safety Solid T ~ Besls
Ridge Cycle Co. Model M Bicvcleste pronn.o D'D Bearings
Rudge oyce Co. Lady's No. Bicyclette, Cushion Tires R
Ridge Cycle Co. No Diamond Frame Bicycette, so,a r.
Coventry Cycle Co. Swift Model Safety Cushion IT,; BAL
Coventry Cycle Co. Swift Model Safety, Solid Tires
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-08-09
Police Court.
SATURDAY, August s

SATURDAY, August 8.
Naihe, malicious injury to hive
of bees, was fined $40 and ST. costs.
Two other boys, on the same charge,
were discharged.
The arson case against five Chinese
was continued till Wednesday.
All Yong, assault and battery with
deadly weapon on Chez Kiau. The
defendant was remanded till We'd
nesday, August IL, on account of the
inability of Chez Kiau to appear.
He was lying at the Station House
Friday night in a dying condition,
and was only kept alive by the free
use of stimulants. All Yong was
bailed in the amount of $500.
Maria Ferreira, arson, second de-
gree, was further remanded till this
afternoon at 2 o'clock. Bail fixed
at $500.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-08-09
NEW GOODS to the
PACIFIC HARDWARE co

Chandeliers.
Piano, Banquet and Library Lamps,
in oxydized silver.
Wrought Black and Polished Brass,
direct from the factory.
Turkey and Ostrich busters.
Wire on Spools.
Tucks and Square Flax Packing.
Disston's Files.
Tube Scrapers.
Hammers.
Refrigerators and Ice Chests.
A fresh invoice of Rubber Hose, etc..
etc., etc.
PACIFIC HARDWARE CO., Ltd.
FORT STREET.
1877 277s-q
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-08-09
Nem I0pertlselneltts.
Hawaiian Hardware Co., Id
MONDAY, August 10.

AS a rule, people ike liidSil-
ed potatoes. Some like them
mashed but with hard Jumps
the size of peach stone scat
tered here and there. This
ad. is not intended for such
people. 1t is for people who
occasionally have theirpotatoes
that way and who don't enjoy
them. We can help you out
by selling you a Spencer fruit
press. Itanswers capitally for
MASKING potatoes, and it is inn
possible to mash potatoes pro-
perly without one. They're
cheap.
After you have tried all the
flour sifters you've seen and
been disguised with each, come
to us and buy a =" Victor" and
you will regain your former
pleasant humor.
Have you ever heard of the
trouble Mr.. Bowser had to fit
wire screens in his windows !?
No You should read it some
time. The New York Sunday
World contains occasional &C
counts of that gentleman
some of them very amusing.
The last described his trouble
with screens. Bowser was not
up with the times or he would
have provided himself with
| ADJUSTABLE SCREENS which fit
any window. Easy to take
out or put in and as cheap as
dirt. You'll find the saving in
cost of Buhach (which we also
selD will pay you for the
screens in no time.
Our little notice on Ice tongs
a couple of weeks ago caused a
drive in that article and we've
had to order more. They
we're SO cheap that everyone
wanted them. Did you get
left? We didn't say anything
about Sardlne longs then; we
overlooked 'em, but now we
tell you we have them.
In these long lazy days a
hammock is about the best
thing to Gle off" in that we
know of. You can get them
from us and be happy. The
Mexican grass is cheap and
durable. You'll rest as we'll
in one of them as you would
in a IS sort.
We were SO long without
a good line of pocket cutlery
that people began to think we
did not sell it. We have the
best in town now. And raz-
ors. One barber came in the
other day and bought two doz-
en- of a certain style-"Wade
& Butcher" said it was better
than anything he had ever
used.
10 sportsmen we say, we
have a very complete assort-
ment of guns and ammunition
suited to the requirements of
professionals or amateurs.
We've heard of people who
used shells such as we sell TO
go out hunting and return
home without having to stop
at the Chinaman's and buv
game.
The warm spell last week
increased the desire of the la
dies to make their own ice
cream. Rapid sales of White
Mountain Freezers was the
result. Ice cream in ten min
utes is pretty easy.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-08-09
Continuing the Tour.

Her Majesty the Queen, and party
arrived at Kualoa, where they were
met by Hon. A. F. Judd, and con.
Quoted to the Judd ranch and enter.
tanned during the day. On Saturday
the Queen visited the Sacred Valley
Kaliuwaa, which has many old ira
ditions. Sunday, church was at
tended at Heeia. To day they intend
going to Mr.. w. @. Lanes residence
at Punaluu, thence to Waialua.
They will cross the new bridge over
the Waimea stream, being the first
ones to have crossed it, all others
having been refused the privilege of
crossing until after the Queen has
passed over.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-08-09

~N. B.-Wigs, masks and costumes
an hire at Studio. 2837-td
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-08-09

Brain workers, and all who have to
stand the severe mental strain conse-
quent on intellectual employment, find
Clements Tonic invaluable. HoL-
LISTER & Co. are the Agents for the
islands
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-11-27
Mr.. Green Understood It.

Some good stories are told of Thomas
Reynolds, who began his duties as an as
sociate justice of the supreme court of this
state early in September, 1922. Not all OF
them are true, and the one that follows
has been denied, but it may be worth re-
neating nevertheless. Governor Ford is
authority for it:
Judge Reynolds presided at court in
which man named Green had been con
victed of murder, and it became his I'M
pleasant duty to pronounce sentence OF
death upon the culprit. He called the
prisoner before him and said to him: "Mr.
Green, the jury in its verdict says you are
guilty of murder, and the law says You are
to be hanged Now, | want you and all
your friends down on Indian creek to know
that it is not who condemns you, but it
is the jury and the law. Mr.. Green, the
law allows you time for preparation, and
so the court wants to know what time you
would like to be hanged"
The prisoner replied that he was ready
to die at any time the court might appoint.
The judge then said: "Mr. Green, you must
know that it is a very serious thing to be
hanged; it can't happen to a man more
than once in his life, and you had better
take all the time you can get. The court
will give you until this day four weeks
Mr. Clerk, look at the almanac and see if
this day four weeks comes on Sunday"
The clerk looked and found that it came
on a Thursday, and the court informed Mr.
Green that he would be hanged on that
day. The attorney general of the state,
James Turney, wanted a more formal and
impressive sentence passed, but the court
replied: "Oh, Mr.. Turney, Mr.. Green I'M
tierstands the whole matter as well as if l
had preached to him for a month. He
knows he has got to be hanged this day
four weeks. You understand it in that
way, Mr.. Green, don't you?"
Mr. Green said eyes, and the court adj
journed.--Chicago News.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-11-27

In the early ages theatrical performers
disguised their faces with wine lees or a
rude pigment. Eschylus the famous tragic
poet, introduced masks, which were of
various kinds, expressing every age, coun-
try, condition and complexion. All were
constructed with the greatest nicely and
precision. The dresses were also adapted
to the characters assumed by the actors.
What was known as the buskin was a
hunting boot. Those worn by tragedians
had soles three inches thick, composed of
layers of cork, and were laced up in front
as high as the calf.
Sandals were also worn, and many of
these had thick cork soles. The colors of
the foot coverings were various, red being
the favorite hue for warriors and purple
for other characters. Slaves wore low
shoe, bearing the name of sock, which was
also the ordinary footwear of comedians.
From this circumstance arose the well
known phrase of "sock and buskin," SO
generally associated with the drama.-De-
troit Free Press
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-11-27
Fishes That Carry Batteries.

The torpedo" or "cramp fish, has two
complete electric batteries on either side OF
its head, constructed after the most ap
proved scientific principles. Each of them
consists of about 40 cells in the shape OF
six sided tubes placed side by side. The
walls of these cells are lined with nerve
tissue and each one is filed with clear
trembling jelly. Precisely how many volts
this duplex galvanic apparatus is capable
Of administering has never been deter
mined, but frequent experience has shown
the power to be sufficient to knock down
and temporarily paralyze man.
Natives in Central America are said te
make practice of driving wild horses into
water where cramp fish are in order that
the latter may stun the frightened quad
rupeds and make them easy to capture. Sc
that shock shall be administered, the OBJ
ject must be brought into contact at two
points with the torpedo, thus completing
the electric circuit.
Scientific men regard this as one of the
most interesting of natural phenomena
Two other kinds of animals possess gal
vanic batteries-a catfish and an eel. The
two latter have the storage cells situated
in their tails In all three cases the cleo
tricity is merely transformed nervous en-
ergy.-Interview in Washington Star.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-11-27
A Word for the Earthworm.

The earthworm is an animal which has
not received that attention from biologists
which it deserves, in spite of the fact that
its habits and structure formed the last Of
that magnificent series of volumes witt
which Darwin enriched scientific literature
And it has not only been neglected by nat
uralists, but has incurred the bitter enmity
of gardeners and farmers. 1t is true that
the gardener has some reason for his dis
like when he sees his carefully rolled walks
and smooth lawns rendered unsightly by
the heaps of earth with which the worn
diligently covers them.
But the farmer has no business to com
plain, for not only do earthworms form {
large part of the food of many birds. which
would, perhaps. in their absence direc
their attention more closely to his crop.
and fruit trees, but they are of positive adj
vantage in loosening the soil, and so max
ing passages for the rain to tricllle down tt
the lowest roots.
More than a hundred years ago Gilbert
White devoted one of his letters to the sub
ject of earthworms, and defended then
from the accusation of uselessness and in
juriousness in the economy of nature, re
marking further, and SO to a certain ex
tent anticipating Darwin, that they are
often responsible for the formation of new
soils.-F. E. Beddard, NJ. A., in Chamber
Journal
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-11-27
Some Mothers Superstitions.

The superstitions concerning babies ex-
list in almost every household. If the
baby's nails are cut before it is a year old
it will have propensity to steel. If it is
measured it will cease to grow. 1t is lucky
to take new born babe up stairs. 1t is
unlucky to take it down stairs. know a
very intelligent mother who, because of a
superstition of ill luck, will not name any
of her children until the rite of baptism is
about to be performed.
Another lady just as refined becomes
nervous if some one in the house has placed
three or more chairs in a row, as that fore
BODIED an early funeral. A third, upon re-
turning soon after having left the house,
will sit down for a few minutes to break
the spell of. ill luck accompanying such
return-Philadelp Ledger.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-11-27
MY CROWN.


"ret no man take my crown!" Oh, cs--- &c be
These gracious. royal words were meant for nsf
Nv crown. And was | born crown to wear?
Where is my kingdom, Lord. oh, tell ne, wherei
Stand forth, @ mortal. and receive thy right
Hath he not said 1.-THE, the king of might?
Joint heir thou art with him. the prince who
wins,
Thy reign that hath no end cen here begins.
But not alone in Heaven regnant thou'll be-
On earth a radiant crown awaiteth thee.
Twas made for thine own use. for thine alone
Then see that no man else shalt thee dethrone
Whatever talent thou canst claim as thine.
What illumined truth in thy soul doth SHINE,
This is thy crown. and this thine empire true,
Just where is thine appointed work to do
1t matters not how small thy kingdom be;
The crown thereof belongs to only thee.
If thou canst do in Gods name one true thing
1t is thy right; with joy thine offering bring.
Amelia W. King in Business Woman's Jour
mol
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-11-27

MOI VIII you heed the warning. The sig
nal perhaps of the sure approach of that more
terrible disease, Consumption, Ask yourselves
if you can afford for the sake of saving 50 cents
to run the risk and do nothing for it. We know
from experience that Shilohs Cure will cure
your Cough. 1t never fails This explains why
more than million Bottles were sold the past
year. 1t relieves Group and Whooping Cough at
once. Mothers do not be without it. For Lame
Back, Side or Chest, use Shiioh's Porous Plaster.
Sold by DR.. n. Wayt & Bro. Janl6
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-11-27
Lemon Hot Drops.

For coughs and colds, take Lemon Hot Drops.
For sore throat and bronchitis, take Lemon
Hot Drops.
For pneumonia and laryngitis, take lemon
Hot Drops.
For consumption and catarrh, take Lemon Hot
Drops.
For Hemorrhage and all throat and lung dis
eases, take Lemon Hot Drops.
An elegant and reliable preparation.
. cents, at druggists. Prepared ouly by DIR. Fl.
Motley Atlanta Ga. janis apr
English SPAWN Liniment removes all Hard,
Soft or CalIoused Lumps and Blemishes
from horses, Blood Spavins Curbs, Spl1nts
Sweeney, Ring Bone, Stiles, Sprans, all Swollen
Throats, Coughs, etc. Save $50 by use OF one bot
tie, Warranted the most wonderful Blemlsn
Cure ever known. Sold by w. NJ. Allen, Drug
gIst, Staunton, Va. nov t-om