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The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1891-03-24
STMR. KlNAU.
LoRENZEN, Commander,

Will leave Honolulu at 2 o'clock P. NJ,
touching at Lahaina, Maalaea Bay and
Makena the same day; Mahukona, hawal-
haze and Laupahoehoe the following day,
arriving at Hilo Mt midnight.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1891-03-24
.STMR. CLAUDINE,
DAVIES, Commander.


VIII leave Honolulu every Tuesday at .
O'Clock P. NJ, touchinglat Kahului, Huelo,
Hama, Hamoa and Kipahulu. Returning
will arrive at Honolulu every Sunday
morning.
1- No Freight will be received after 4
P. NJ. on day of sailing.
Consignees must be at the landings to
receive their freight, as we will not hold
ourselves responsible after such freight has
been landed. While the Company will use
due diligence in handling live stock, we
decline to assume any responsibility IN case
of the loss of same, and will not be respon-
sible for money or jewelry unless placed in
the care of Pursers.
w. G. WILDER, President.
S. B. ROSE, Secretary.
Capt. j. A. KING, Port Supt 1889
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1891-03-24
LEAVES HONOLULU

~ No Freight will be received after u
noon of day of sailing.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1891-03-24
@er,tral ADVERTISEMENTS.
Insurance Notice

The Agent for the British Foreign Marine In
surance Company (Limited) has received in
structions to Reduce the Rates of Insur-
ance between Honolulu and Ports IN The Pacific,
and is now prepared TO Issue Policies ct the
lowest rates, with special reduction on freight
per steamers. THEO. H. DAVIES s. CO.,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-16
RrutalRobbers.

Between IL and ! o'clock last night
tue watchman on the boat at the foot
OF King street heard cries OF murder,
and upon going ashore found man
lying In an unconscious condition.
Two men who ran away were pursued,
captured, and taken to the police
station. The patrol wagon was sum-
moned and the wounded man taken to
tho hall, where he was attended by DR..
Wallace, who,upon finding that he was
seriously injured, ordered his removal
to the Delaware Hospital.
been drinking freely, and 1t Is suppos.
ed that while In that condition he WAS
attacked by some OF the coast gang
and beaten and Iobbed. Two men,
named Robert Cloud and James Wild
does, were arrested, charged with the
oifense.
They were arrnigned before Judge
Ball this morning, when, as there was
no evidence to connect them with the
assault, Cloud was fined SO and costs,
or to serve 20 days on the stone pile,
for drunkenness.
About $6 or 81 was found on Wild.
does, and as he also had razor and a
case knife, sharpened down to point,
in his pocket, he was committed in de.
fault OF S200 bail to answer at court, q
charge OF carrying concealed deadly
weapons.
After the wounded man regalned
consciousness, he said that his name
was Michael Nowland, and that he is Q
railroad hand employed at Sharon
Hill.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-16
The Tennis Tournament.

The Southern Lawn Tennis Assoeia.
ton tournament opened yesterday at
the grounds of the Delaware Field
Club at Elsemere. Notwithstanding
the intense heat tho tournament was
well attended. In the contests the
Wilmington men showed up we'll. ]
Ernest Smith especially showing him
self superior player to Browne of tho
Johns Hopkins and the leading player
OF the Baltimore set.
The match between Ralph Stone and
Atkinson of Baltimore was stubborn i
fought throughout. Atkinson takinr
tho first set, and Stone the next two, as
well rs the match This contest was
by all odds the event of the day, the
players being matched and the sets
being marked by skillful placing and
vollviuE.
The contest for tho consolation prize
was begun this morning at 10 O'Clock.
Among the players present yester-
day were Miss Lewmnn, Miss Bell, Bal
timorc; Miss Green, Chicago; Nh. and
Mira. Il. II, Gay.ey, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. II.
Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. G.. Lobdell, Jr..
Mir. and Mrs. Smith, Misses Draper,
Misses Bayard, Misses Dure, Miss
Richardson, Miss Wales Mir. md
Mrs. Waiter 1'atnall, Miss Killes,
Miss Pyle Misses Kendall, Miss
llolcomh. Miss Cooper, New Castle:
Branch II. Giles. William II. Candy, ".
Frank Tataall, H. L. Fullanwlder. Har-
Ian q, Scott, Clifford James. Joseph
Richardson, W. q. Whiteley, w. S.
Hllles, Andrew Cray, Rodney Gause,
Charles Smith, J. II. Palmer, Rodgers
Wilson. J. A--Drapor, Jr.. II. l.. Tat
nall, W, 5. Priekett and others.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-16

fabrics for summer wear,
they are in neat stripes and
plaids and without doubt the
finest assortment we ever
presented.
The line comprises fifty
styles and the price has al.
ways been % to 10 cents per
yard. The balance of an i'm
portation lot became ours for
quick money, and we shall
offer this lot at the remarka-
bly, low price of 16 cents
per yard.
We also have a line of do.
mestic cheviots which are
reduced to 10 cents pei
yard.
We have ten pieces of grey
and white and black, plaid
and stripe skirting, which we
cut into a skirt q yards by
40 inches deep. We sell il
to you, just enough for one
skirt, for 80 cents, which is
33 cents less than the re
gular price. Think of a
skirt for 30 cents.
We have about so black
Jerseys, plain and trimmed,
running in price from $1.25
to 50. They are all low
shoulders and mostly in
sizes 80 and 81, with some
few large sizes. This lot is
reduced to 75c. for each gar
ment.
We have about 3 dozen
white dressing sacques, all
with low shoulders and tuck
ed and trimmed with ruff.
fles. Those at CSC. are re-
duced to Soc; those at $1.25
and $1.50 are reduced to 7E
cents. .
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-16
DIED.

HAWKINS.-On the 18th inst, Rebecca
wife OF John W. HAWKING aged 79 wears
Services at her late residence on Thurs
day. June 18th, at $50 p. IN. Interment
private.
BUCHANAN.--D June 18th. Urlal
buchanan. aged IS years.
Relatives and friends ARE respectful,
invited to attend the funeral from his lat,
residence. near Lower Brandywiul
Church. on Wednesday afternoon, jun
lTth. Services in Lower Brandywine Pres
byterian Church at o'clock.
XwEIL.-Suddenly on June IS. 1901
Charles, son of Hamilton and Elizabeth
maxwell. aged II years.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend his funeral from the residence of hi
parents, No. Tib Pine street. on Welnesia,
afternoon. at o'clock. without furthe
notice. Interment ut Green Hill Gene
terry.
CRAWFORD.-On the 18th inst. Susie
eldest daughter of Lille and the lat,
andrew j. Crawford, In the 18th year o.
Friends and relatives are invited to at
tend the funeral from her mothers resi-
dence. Hiverview on Wednesday after
noon at o'clock. Services ut half-past
O'Clock at lirundywine NJ. L. Church. In
tertnent at Rivervicw Cemetery.
One by one earth's ties ARE broken
As We see our love decay,
Aud the hopes 80 fondly cherished
brighten but to pass away.
One by one our hopes grow brighter
Aswe near the shining shore
For we know across the river
waits the loved ones gone before.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-16

Summer Shawls-Is your
destination sea shore, coun.-
try, mountains, yachting
have you a porch or even a
front doorstep? Do you
stroll or ride in the moon
light amy of these condi-
tions require a shoulder cov-
ering. Our imported en-
broidered shawlettes are all
handmade in the French
nunneries. They are of ele-
CANT qualities and exquisite
designs, and at very much
lower prices than we ever
sold them. Our assortment
is large and sure to please
you.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-16
Dots.

A competent young white girl NAV
hear OF good situation as nurse by
addressing Nurse" this Office.
A good work horse will ba sold at
Stidham's tomorrow morning, at 10
o'clock.
The Board of Education adyertIses
for proposals for coal for the coming
year.
S. T. Belts. No, SIS Market street, is
agent FOR the best line nf European
steamers, and tiasSrs may Le procured
OF hl,p ":.. favorable terms.
A colored man named Lambson, got
drunk last night and started to clean
out "Litsle Italy" Hal IIlm5son not
been spirited away by some of his
friends, he might have had trial at
the county stone pile.
The Misses Hebbs'school at Ponnsyl.
vania avenue and Franklin strutt h ,ii
their commencement exercises la 81
night. A few Invited guests enjoye1
the excellent program consist NJ
principally of music.
A first claes harness maker may SO.
euro good situation by calling on
5. j. Parker, Second and Orange street.
A young man named Carroll, enjoy
ed swimming In tho Chrlstiana mt the
foot Of Tatnall street last night foi
half nn hourn nr more, but suddenly br.
coming exhausted lie would have
Gruwed had not his friends reached
him and rescued him before he went
down Tor the last time.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-16
says EIo Is CrnzY.

Marx MolIanus, who for long
tinle was employed at the Diamond
$tate Iron Works, was placed in tho
dock at this mornings session OF the
Municipal Court, ana tho officer who
made the arrest testified that he found
Ncalanus at Front aud Market streets
last evening, AMI as he said tlat he was
crazy, the Oliiccr took him to the hall.
Mehanns is an old soldier. and during
the war WIS wounded seven times
As one Of the wounds was in the back
pf his neck, it is probable that il caused
his alteration OF mind He will be
taken care Of, and probably sent to the
almshou5e, until he IL better.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-16
He Stole II Beat.

Ernest A. Sloan was charged be fore
Judge Ball this morning with the lar
ceEy OF boat, the property OF Officer
urdyke. The officer testified that he
hired his fishing boat yesterday to tho
inen TO go out OF thu Delaware to wit
ncssthc races. They drew the boat
aShGrn ON the Jersey coast, but when
they came to look for il, saw man
going up the Delaware river In IL as
fast us he couldgo. They pursued him
three miles, and after capturing him
came to this city. The accused said
that he had Gully orrowcd tho boat, but
Judge Ball held him In sacO hail for a
furIGer hearing on Thursday morning.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-16
ne Lsrt IA. Cola Chlsel.

About 2 O'Clock this morning robbers
by the aid Of a p, w. a B. cold chleel
forced the rear side shutters Of a.. b
Dances residence, No. 419 West Sec
ond street and entered. Mr.. Dance
heard them about the time they got II
and started down stairs, when the rob
bers took the alarm and got out.
Had they not got away SO soon they
might have got bag Of money which
Mr.. Dance forgot last night and lefi
invites them back for their coal chisel,
so that they might hear something
drop.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-16

ones of our neighbors. They
are the same material and
made the same, and we have
them in all styles and makes.
REMEMBER THEY ARE $8. SO.
Look at our $500 Light
and Dark Cassimeres, that
our neighbors are making so
much blow about, at 5000
and $1,000, and we guaran-
tee a fit, and they are made
as well as custom work.
Look at our $1,000 to
$500 Suits in Worsteds,
Tweeds, Cassimeres, Clay
Worsteds and Scotch Chev-
lots in all styles and colors,
and they are made like
custom-work, and we guar
antee you satisfaction or you
return them.
1t is not printers ink that
talks, it is the goods, max
ing and price that bring the
custom.
People don't want to pay
$1,000 for Suits when they
can get the same goods and
make for $3.50.
Mems strong Working
Pants guaranteed never to
rip, double sewed, with rivet.
ed buttons, for $1.00; if they
rip bring them back and get
your money, or another pail
of pants. ...
Remember, what we say
we will do.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-16
Lecture.

On Wednesday evening. June 18th, at
las O'Clock. Rev. H. c. Yerkers, OF the
Philadelphia Conference, will deliver
lecture in Mndeley NJ. L. Church South
Wilmington, subject: THE Nations
Course Admission free. music by tho
Loyal Temperance legion. All are
sordlally invited.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-16
Sudden Death.

James ONeill, the proprietor of a
saloon at No. 22s Madison street, died
very suddenly this morning. The de-
ceased was an old soldier and for a
long time has been a sufferer FROM
wounds and the privatlons OF
army life. He however seemed to be
In his usual health until this morning,
when he had sudden attack, and ex-
be procured.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-16

We have only about 25
doz. Swiss Lisle ribbed vests
for ladies, which are 124c.
each, in creams and white.
Forty to fifty pieces of
dress and apron Ginghams,
which we have been selling
all season for 64o. and Sc.
per yard. There's too many
here and the whole lot is re
duced to DC. per yard.
We have received a second
lot of very choice styles
Scotch Zephyr Ginghams,
likely to be the last this sea
son, and which we shall
sell for 124c. per yard.
The finest Scotch Dress
Gmssliams we have had this
season are those eleganl
small embroidered figures.
hand cut stuffs at 4Oc. pei
yard. We advertised then
a week ago at 20c. per yard
and out of the lot Of nearly
5000 yards only about IL
remain. Your chance or
these elegant ginghams vii.
soon be of the past.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-16
Another chicken Thief.

Some 18 fowls were stolen, last
night, from the hen house of Arthur
Powell, south OF Third street bridge.
The thief, a eolored man, named Viii
liam Noshell, was arrested and arraign-
ed before Judge Ball this morning,
but as the witnesses were not present
the case was continued until to-mor-
row, and he was committed in default
Of 600 bail.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-16
Sustaining Cnrt. MItehelI.

A paper was circulated among our
citizens this morning. to reimburse
papt. Mitchell the S36 imposed on him
by Judge Ball, for an alleged assault
on J. II. q. Gorrell, on election day,
and the said amount was soon contrib.
ntetl, rs the majority held that the Cap-
tain had no intention to violuto the
law, and only desired that Gorrell
would keep in line, and vote. II enti-
hed, when his turn properly came.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-16

Outing Flannels = Sixty
pieces in the newest French
effects and fine challie de-
signs, the most perfect styles
in outings we ever had.
You should see this line at
124c. per yard.
Fine Scotch Cheviots for
shirt waists, shirtings and
suitings-cool, stylish and
effective things = and ex.
tremely desirable in wash
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-16

State Treasurer Burnite came to
Wilmington yesterday with $4,000, q
ban from the State to pay off the debt
on Troop BIS armory building. The
money was paid to Spotswood Cart
land, Esq, treasurer, and before night,
tApta! Rice suid every penny would
BE- paid.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-16
False

is practlead bS~many people, who buy
IiDfe-for articles OF food because CHEAP.
ter than standard goods. Surely infants
|are entitled to the best food obtainable.
u Is fact that the Gail Borden "Ea.
gle" Brand Condensed Milk is the bess
infant food. Your grocer and druggist
keep 1t.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-16
TrottIng al west chester.

In the 2.40 trotting race, at West
Chester. Pa, on Saturday. there were
four horses entered. Susie f.. owned
by John Remer, of Philadelphia, won
in three straight heats. Harry IL, owI-
ed by M. f, Hayden, of this city, came
In 4, 8 and 4. Time ass, 2.S9 and 2.42.
The horse OF Mr.. Toman, OF New Cas-
tie. although entered, did not appear
on the track.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-16
Boat Launched.

The steamer Fairfax, that refused
to be launched at the Harlan and Hol-
yards few days ago, got
over her sullen spell by this morning,
and shot off the ways Into the water
as II nothing had ever happened.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-16
Excursion to Washington

June 18th, via B. Il o. R. n. Only &C..
25 for an excursion ticket to Washing.
ton via B. Il 0. II, II Thursday June 18th.
Tickets good going and returning on
all trains.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-16
"a .2b. Mnshinrtnn nnh Retnrn 20 .

e2,2b. Washington and Return. S2.25.
The B. d o. H. r. will sell excursion
tickets to Washington and return,
Thursday, June 18th for all trains, in.
Guiding the celebrated Blue Line trains
et the low rate Of 81 IS for the round
ltp.. Consult the newspapers for train
service.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-16

In Zephyr Shawls VIC have
the best we ever saw for
$3.50 and S2.75 : black,
pink, blue and cream.
In Fancy Summer Shawls
of a very taking shell pat,
tern we have cream, pink,
blue, garnet and black, in two
sizes, S1.25 and 81.
In Ice Wool Shawls, which
are fascinating in appearance
and delightful to the touch,
we haye the most delicately
beautiful patterns in black
and cream. The most intri-
cately woven cobweb is no
more effective than these,
and how any ono pair Of
hands can perform such work
is amazing. Yet such is the
case, and it only takes three
days to knit one. No lady
that looks at them would like
to undertake it in less than
three months. Coming from
abroad, they are remarkably
cheap,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-16

r osT-oN JUNEs, IN THE p. W. & n
IL X. II. shops on Poplar street, a small
pocketbook containing two % notes and
about g IN small change. The finder will
be suitably rewarded on leaving the same
al trimming store No. 40 Il. Fifth street
jci0-att
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-16
Tha Eiah NIarI.at

Powell has on his stalls In the Third
street market, goldfish. founders, butter
fish. TROUT, hallbut. haddoeR, fresh
maekerel, terapin, etc Also a lot OF
suappers.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-16

NJ oTlCE-ALL THE MEMBERS OF
In the Higgins club are requested &c
meet on Wednesday evening, June II, al
10th street hall. By order of the Pfesi.
dent. Business of importance
jel6-it CHARLES LUYED, See'y,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-16

First Regiment band goes with Ep-
worth, next Thursday,
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-16

Epworth excursion June; 18th lay of
for day and go with US.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-16

MTANTED-,A youNG GENTLEMAN
wv or lRdy TO go TO Dover to canvass
for good selling article. A white cham
bprInaid to 20 10 Milford. Girls for house
work 10 go to Silvorbrook. Fairville. New
port and Pennsgrove. Apply at Whining
ton Intelligence Office, 903 Orange street.
jel6-2ts
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-16
PROPOSALS
-FOR-
FUEL.


SEALED PROPOSALS for fuel VIII be
received in the lock box in The Board of
Education room, until MONDAY, June
p, 1891. at o'clock, y. m, for furnishing
the public schools Of this city with hard
Lehigh white ash Goals asfollows: About
800 tons OF broken, also 200 tons egg coal
also about 100 tons of Schuylklll stove coal
AID about 10 tons of Ieariieid bitumi.
nous coal. The coal must be screened and
prepared as for family use; each ton must
weigh 22iO pounds and must he put In the
cellars of tile different schools in luanti-
ties to be named by the committee. The
name OF the cOlllcry must be stated,
with the price named of en- h. Proposals
Will also be received for about 30 cords Of
good pine cord wood, all to be sawed twice
and split. except about 10 cords. which
shall be sawed In four pieces and split
sufficiently flne for stoves. The contractor
will be required 10 supply all schools that
mag run short of coal or wood until May
Is. 1892. at the contract price
The committee reserve the right to re-
icct any or all bids.
The whole OF tho coal and wood to bc
delivered by the 18th day of August, 1901.
Address Proposals for Fuel
Samuel, Il. BETS,
DAVID h. SMITH,
ARTHUR w. BRILELY,
Committee on Fuel.
WILMINGTON, june 10. 1891. jelg-e0
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-16
rive Brothers Plug chewing Tobacco

Is speciality. It has no equal. Il
gives the largest piece for the money
quality considered. Ask for it. II Is
for sale by your dealer.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-16
SILK VETS TOR eVEa.agssgs

White silk lace, all pure
silk, As inches wide, we sold
for 81 per yard, is reduced to
rs cents per yard, Two
pieces white silk net, As
inches wide, was 81 per
yard, is reduced to SOC. per
yard. ....
Black Silk Nets, 45 inches
wide, which sold for Toe,
S1.25, 81 and So per yard,
are reduced 1,3 in price.
Black Silk Laces, a superb
line in beautiful patterns, all
widths, from 15c. to 81 per
yard. ..
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-16
1t Hardly Pays

to go about In heavy shoes this warm
weather when our Oxfords cost such a
triile. They soon pay for themselves
In comfort. Our Oxfords are like tho
rest OF our footwear, always the best
IN the market for the money. We
make no pretentions to the below cost
and half-price business, but we sell
honest goods as low, often lower, than
ONE stores ask for the same quality.
Forman's, No. 10 L. 4th street, between
Market and King.
S@S
A workman filling up we'll on King
street above Second found $50 this
forenoon, and this afternoon he is OF
on drank"
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-16

according to design.
In Zephyr and Silk Shawls
we have the combinations Of
delicate pinks, gold, blac
and whitc-S4.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-16

E'oR RENT-ROOMS SUITABLE FOR
II light house work. Family wtht ut
children. Inquire Eighth ana Lombard
streets. jelG-it'
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-16

In Cashmere Shawls we
have a splendid line in
creams, pink, blue, black and
cardinal in all.wools, of fine
qualities.
$l50
s175
$500
S2T5
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-16
WILMINGTON, juno 10. issi, jei5.so

w AHTssD-A milk ROUTE WITH
Wy IRON so to 100 quarts Address IN.
3 Republican Office. jelc- IT
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-16

WANTED.- IMMEDIATELY. y FIRST
w class harness maker. STEPHEN
Z PARKER s. w. corner Second and
Orange streets. jel6.at
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-16
VM.B. SHARP eco.

Fourth and FAarketstreets.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-16

I1oR RENT-THE BRICK HOUSE NO.
Il 6l2 Monroe street, six rooms ard
bath. Apply to ID. MCKINNEY. Third
and Monroe streets. jc16-tf
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-16

w ANTED-Tw OYSTER OPENERS,
w at AINSCOwS. No. ia Shipley
street, iclG-at
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-16

DUBLIC SALE-A GOOD Ray 81
/ wcr6 horse will he sold at ,d-.sp
stidhanss auction room, TO morrow We'd
hcsday,l at 10 O'Clock. jelc-lt
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-16

IHOR RENT-ROOMS WITH on WITH
Il out board. Apply at as West street.
jelB-Gt'
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-16
VM.B.SHARP & CO.

Fourth and Market streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-16

NTANTED-A MAN TO WORK ON A
w farni. Apply at Sharpe's dotel.
Front aud MarSci streets. jolG-eti
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-16
A Good Suit
FOR .
$4.44.

How's that boy Of
yours dressed 7
Out at the knees
or elbows Z
Outgrown his last
Suit ?
Smallmatter--T The
Great HAMBURG
E R STORE-ai-
ways on the alert
for sensational val
ues---have cut the
prices down on sew
eral hundred high
priced suits, fine all
wool suits, n ce ly
pleated and corded
and some plain ones
Los Angeles herald., 1891-03-11
JOHN F. SWIFT DEAD.
The Sad Tidings Cabled
From Japan.
Secretary Blaine in Receipt of
the News.
Gen. Palmer's Election to the United
States Senate Assured.
of the Bering Sea Question-Gen-
eral News Gleanings.
Associated Press Dispatches.

Associated Press Dispatches.
WASHINGTON, March 1O.-Secretary
Blaine tonight received cable message
from Toxic, japan, announcing the
death OF the United States minister !,
John +. Swift.
John Franklin Swift was born at
Bowling Green, Pike county. Missouri,
in 1889. In 1862 he came to California
and entered the law Office Of Frank Pix
ley. From then on he served as a law
yer of distinction, being engaged in the
most important cases in the state. In
1858 he was elected to the legislature as
Republican. In 1876 he ran for con-
gress as an independent, but was de-
feated. In 1877 he received the Repub-
lican nomination and was elected. In
1880 he accompanied j. B: Anzell, the
new minister, and w. H. Trescott to
Peking, where they negotiated the Bur-
lingame treaty. In 1886 Swift ran for
governor on the Republican ticket, but
was defeated by w. A. Bartlett, the
Democratic nominee. He was appointed
minister to Japan March IL, 1889, by
President Harrison.