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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-05-03


goes. And vet numerous cases might be
cited to prove exactly the reverse. Ona
OF the most successful lodges was re-
Gently worked in New York by a tout,
who bled clerks and other frequenters of
the snowstorm poolrOoms freely until his
trick was exposed
His method was to stand III front OF a
down town hotel, accost those whom lie
had frequently met in the city poolroons
and confde to them that u certain horse
had Just won his race at Gloucester OF
Guttenburg. He stated that he had sub
sidiZed the operator in the hotel, who was
enabled to get the reports of the races
from . to 10 minutes ahead Of the pool
rooms. If the victim still doubted, the
swindler would make certain motions
with his handkerchief. These would be
answered in kind by man standing ut
a window inside the building.
The ''laIab' would rush off to one of
the many nearby poolrooms to put al
of his money on what he considered a
sure thing after having of course prom
ised to give large percentage of the
winnings to the rascal who had so kindly
given him the tip" Another victim
of different horse, and SO on. Thus, if
Text, Blinker, Longford, Cycle and Sure
pop were the entries in the first race at
Gloucester, this tipster woJld give vic
tim No. 1, Text: No. ,. Blinker; No. 3,
Longford; No. 1, Cycle, and No. 5, Sure
pop. He would thus be certain to get a
percentage OF the winnings and good
deal of gratitude from one of his dupes,
no matter how the race went.
The others would generally be ashamed
to admit that they had been SO credulous
and dishonorable as to attempt to bet on
a race which they believed had already
been won, and would therefore keep
quiet. Thus this precious rascal pursued
his nefarious practices until one victim
less thin skinned than his predecessors
exposed him. This is. but one of the
many tricks connected with winter rae
ing. JOHN +. WnLoUGHBY.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-05-03
n.Or,.c ~ TIL, SNOW

He was frugal and thrifty TO the last
degree. and wnen he had accumulated q
little money he located IN Gloucester
lust below Camden and nearly oppo-
site Philadelphia, where he started III
the LIQUOR business and politics. He soon
after bought g hotel on the Gloucester
beach. which became famous Tor It's
thanked shad and was a favorite resort
of the leading politicians OF the state
who would meet t ere to discuss their
plans and incidentally TO eat Thompson
tocthsome piscatorial specially. Thomp-
son made money rapidly and branched
ont. He had meanwhile become apower
in the politics of his town and county.
Thompson built his race track over q
marsh after a company of New York
CAPITALISTS had backed out of the enter"
prise. Heis said to have made s, OOO,OOO
from it already, and now owns the land
along the river front for mile on each
side of the race course, besides control
ling the ferry lines, the shad fisheries,
carrousels, electric light works, tobog-
gan slides, booths, stands and good
many other things Naturally Glouces-
ter has become a great resort for gam
blers and many other undesirable char
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-05-03

acters, between whom and the law tn.
entente cordiale does not exist.
Thompson's political influence Las
steadily increased despite the numerous
fights that have been made against him
and his methods by the people Of New
Jersey, and he probably has as much in
fuenceat Trenton as any man in the state
II Is even seriously asserted that he as
pires TO a seat in the United States senate
two years hence. Thomson lives in n
magnificent house on the Gloucester
river shore, and with all his faults he is
SAID TO be a very charitable man, who
never refuses aid TO the truly unfortu-
nate who apply to him. He is man Of
wonderful nerve and is an iInperturba-
Die bettor. He is jolly in his manner
and many Of his most ardent henchmen
are men who have fought him bitterly
in the past.
The keepers of city poolroons all over
the country are naturally great admir-
ers Of Thompson. for he has been the
means Of giving them the opportunity
TO lure the seductive dollar from the
pockets Of their patrons IL months in
the year, whereas under the old arrange
ment their business was at stand
still during half of that period These
poOlrOoIns, by the way, are usually con-
ducted on UNANIMOUSLY unfair principles.
even if the question of morality be
waived.
BettOrs seldom get the odds they should
receive. The combination betting, how
ever, is where the artistic robbery is ac-
coInplished. On a 5-horse combination
OF 10 to shots" it would be a difficult
matter to induce bookmaker to give
odds of more than 500 to /, and yet s.
bill invested on the first race, and the
principal and winnings reinvested on
each subsequent event. would yield $685.
$40. Thus the true odds would be : 40
to /. Even if betting we're eminently
moral and proper, the idiocy of persons
who wager their money in this fashion is
made apparent.
1t is natural TO suppose that those who
follow the vaces'' regularly would be
shrewd and "up to snuff" as the saying
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-05-03
GSrneral advertisements
The Y Ost
WRITING MACHINE.

Years ago, Mrs. YoSt baili type
writer, the Remington No. aud
Caligraph which were good enough
then. But the family has increased
by thousands. Other folks have
hitched on extensions TO hold 'em.
But it's the same old typewriter,
same ribbon, same scales, same
rickety print. We want something
modern, and we get ii in the NEW
YosT, which rises superior TO the
difficulties of any ribbon machine.
The ribbon blurs pint, wears full
of holes, clogs type, takes power TO
pull it along, weakens manifolding
and costs IS or SO year. Our
ink pad outlasts twenty ribbons.
Can be changed in ten seconds, and
costs less than 50 year. And as
to permanent alignment the YosT
is the only machine which accom-
plishes this much desired feat.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-05-03
WINTER RACETRACKS
WHERE SELLING PLATERS" POUND
SNOW INSTEAD OF TURF.

The Extraordinary Man Who Has Made tn Q
Continuation of Winter Racing Possible
In New Jersey-"The Duke of GIouces-
ter''-Interesting Anecdotes.
The recent agitation in New Jersey
against the race tracks and the action of
the legislature have served to attract at
tention to feature Of speed contests be
tween horses which is essentially a fin
de steele innovation. ] refer to what are
known as winter race tracks.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-05-03
Why 1t Is DiscFedited.

y petition written to parliament in
1913 has. it is said, been discovered in
Maine. 1t is written in ink on hand
made paper, and the sheets are fastened
together with brass pin. That an en-
thusiast with a completed petition should
have omitted to present it is the only
thing that throws doubt on the story -
New York Sun
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-05-03
Notice

DURING MY TEMPORARY ABB
~ sence from the Islands, Charles T.
Wilder has full power OF attorney to act
for the firm OF Wilder & Co., and also in
any personal matters.
3281-tf W. G. WILDER.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-05-03

The largest electric locomotive yet
built has been finished at Baden, Zurich.
1t is believed that it will show extraordi-
nary speed, as it is gagged so as to de-
velop not less than 1000 horsepower
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-05-03
Tides 4 gain.

Il heard the dreadful word tidy.
said a woman q day or two ago, and a
saleswoman at an art counter showed
me collection of ribbon wheels, lace
trimmed. which she said were intended
as such chair trimmings. Does this mean
a return to millinery on our chair backs.
I wonder New York Times
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-05-03

The intensity of the minds emotions
is often greater when the troubles are
small, so curious is the mental state of
those bordering on alteration.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-05-03

On clear night red light can be
seen at a greater distance, it is said, than
white light, while on dark night, it
is claimed, the result is just the reverse.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-05-03

Both Greek and Roman ladies painted
their faces; for white, using white lead;
for red, the juice Of an unknown herb
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-05-03

There are 800, 900 domestic servants in
London. That is to say, about six to
every policeman. We really must in
crease the force, suggests writer
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-05-03

, The Guide will be mailed TO any part O
the islands for "a Gents per Copy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-13
HnmelN Wrinkles.

The holes around lamp burners should be kept clean of. grease and dust to admit air
 Turn down the wicks in lamps after they are cleaned and trimmed. or they will draw oil over on the lamp
 There is economy in buying tea in large quantities, providing its careful use is assured.
 Colors taken out of linens by careless washing or otherwise may be restored by immcrsing the articles in solution of part of acetic acid to 12 parts of water. This Is authoritative and worth remembering.
 Spots on the wood of furniture may often be removed by rubbing vigorously with turpentine and sweet oil and then renewing the polish by brisk rubbing.
 The best way to clean the thin iron spiders which have become burned and black is to boil little vinegar and salt in them, when they may be easily scrub bed clean with any good kitchen SCOUT ing soap.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-13
SACRED CATTLE OF INDIA.

for draft purposes and are found to be faster and stronger than mules. They are short horned and have distinctive hump between the shoulders not unlike that of the American buffalo. They are thin skinned and short haired, and their coats glisten like satin.
 Strange to say, the best representatives of this herd come from the island of Trinidad. where they have been breeding them for the past 10 or 12 years very sue cessfully and use them frequently for carriage purposes. They are naturally fast trotters. and there is no difficulty in crossing them with other stock, the prod uct being d swift footed draft animal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-13

lifetime one of the principal stockholders of the Louisiana lottery He was killed six or seven years ago by being thrown from a horse which he was breaking for his daughter to ride at their summer home at Dobbs Ferry. on the Hudson. His daughters share of his fortune is said to have been about $1OO, ,OOO.
 With this she has been very liberal. giving a great deal of money for char itable purposes in New Orleans and join ing her mother and brothers in the en- dowment of the Howard Memorial li- brary of that city. to whose credit the family has jointly placed the sum of $20O, ,O00. The number of books in the library has been increased within the past five years from 1000 to a, 900. many of them Miss Towards personal dona- ton. It is said that her name may be found upon the subscription list of every good undertaking in that city without regard to creed, and she has for years been identified with every deserving charity and philanthropic movement there.
 Recognized as a social leader in her southern home. where her family is lib eral in the dispensation of is hospital ity, Miss Howard is well and favorably known elsewhere. She k a great tray eler and has been to Europe half dozen times, besides travelling much in the United States, often residing for months in sections that interested her. She is about % years of ago and was born at Biloxi. Miss, where her mother Is ac- customed to spend most of her time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-13
THE s1orx CITY COIN rALAcE

Maize, and such palace as his enthusi- astic courtiers erect for him every year cannot be duplicated in any other coun- try on the globe.
 These palaces are always ornate and beautiful architecturally. and each year an effort is made to eclipse all previous accomplishments in the same field. This effort is always successful. as may be judged from the fact that while in build ing the first palace the sum of $2j. 900 was expended, every succeeding year has added thousands to the co>tlineSs of the undertaking. and this years palace has required the expenditure of more than $1OO, GOO. All who src it must con cede that the money was wisely expcnd- ed, and Sioux City need have no fear that it will not return again to her coffcrs after having accomplished the good work for which it was put in circula- ton.
 The people of the city are more en- thusiastic this time than ever before. as they hope to attract some of the Worlds fair visitors to come out anS see their unique celebration. Low rates of fare have been secured, and those who have time and money to spare will be amply repaid for devoting them to a visit to the domain of King Corn. The palace this year excels all its predecessors in beauty and grandeur. and in the matter of in terior decoration the Sioux City ladies. with whom this is always a labor of love, have outdone themselves.
 The new state of South Dakota also raises great deal of Indian corn, and encouraged thereto no doubt by the sue cess of the Sioux City festivals is going to hold corn belt exposition at Mitch ell, where handsome corn palace has been erected. The corn belt of South Dakota comprises some % counties in the southern part of the state. and these will all be represented and assist in making the exposition a success
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-13
THE COLUMelA'S SPURT.
On Her Preliminary Trip She Went at thu
 Rate of 2I S-IO Knota.

On Her Preliminary Trip She Went at the
 Rate of 21 3-1o Knots.
 PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 13.-The cruiser Columbia returned to the yard of her build CTS with the record breaking figures of 2l BIO flying from her mast, and was given an ovation as she passed up the river. The weather had been unfavorable ever since the vessel left Cramps shipyard last Thurs day, and the preliminary trial would have been made Monday but for this fact
 After proceeding a short distance of Cape Henlopen it was decided to begin the trial. It only lasted for few minutes, but it was sufficiently long to demonstrate that the Columbia would meet the governmental requirements. The maximum speed was at the rate of 2l S-lO knots per hour, and the indicated horsepower at this time was l5,0OO. The vessel did not roll nor pitch, and the wave she made both at bow and stern was much less than that of the cruiser New York.
 The propeller made from l20 to I25 revo- lutiOns per minute while the cruiser was going at full speed. Her steering qualities were suDarb.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-13
HE OIL INDUSTRY.
Some Interesting Facts About the Develop
 ndent of the Bustuess

ment of the BusIuess.
 HARRISBURG, Sept 1S-In his forthcom- ing annual report Professor Albert s. Bolles, chief of the department of indus trial statistics, will give c comprehensive review of the development of the petroleum industry in Pennsylvania, with interesting statistics regarding the production. con sumption and eXportation of the fluid.
 A larger percentage of the oil product is sent abroad than that of any other product except cotton. A gallon of oil in bulk cost in 1881 not less than 5S cents, and in 1892 not more than SJS cents, or hardly one seventeenth of the old price. Pipe lines aggregating 95,OOO miles have been laid, and good tank cars have been built. Be sides these cars and a number of bulk sail ing and other vessels, 59 bulk steamers are now employed in transporting the oil to foreign countries.
 The value of Pennsylvania oil lands and wells is estimated at more than $S1 ,O0o, 900 and to this vast sum must be added $65.. 100000 to cover the value of the plants em- ployed in producing crude petroleum. This valuation does not include pipe lines, tank cars, fleet or bulk vessels. The estimated total capital is SSOO, ,oo0, 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-13

itor of the New York Sun is sadly astray in predicting the future, the au- tumn will see the last of the atrocious color combinations, the inartistic ex- travaganzas in design, which have domi- hated the harlequin mode. The pre- yailing fancy for black and white is a natural reaction of the color mania. and as we rest our bedazzled eyes upon its simple and becoming charms we see the error of our prismatic ways and are prone to rcnounce the vanity of piecing and patching our garb with divers hues forever.
 Parisian women have revived the pop ularity of accordion plaits, and the cum ningly pressed and graceful folds have travelled triumphantly from plastron to bodice, from bodice down to skirt and up to parasol. The latest fantasy in veils is fino accordion plaited tulle run with rows of colored ribbon. Most beau tiful are new silk gauges imported for these gowns. finer than foulard, firmer than chiffon, and the the newest, quaint est conceit is of course that the gauge shall be black, with cream white trim ming. They are plaitcd throughout- skirt, sleeves and hodicc- the latter closed with invisible fastenings. For |. dressy occasions the lining is cut low and has no sleeves. and in white or light tints may be of contrasting color.
 A pretty model. presenting few diff culties in copying. even to the amateur, is of the black silk gauge, with three rows of white insertion let into the ma terial before plating, belt of white and a plaited yoke. also of white lace. The Queen Anne sleeves. full at the el- bow. have a fall of lace set in at the shoulder seam. This model is alsopretty made up in black, with black insertions lined with green satin and green yoke | under the lace one.
 For drcssy dinner gowns come most l gorgeously striped silks and satins in au- tumnal colors. of which the favorite trimming iS still the black silk muslin ruches and the lace ruflles. The gown shown in the first cut has muslin ruch-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-13

we may improve in this respect, as the country is young"
 America is large, strange and cold" she said. The climate seems to me to affect the people and make them rough and noisy. never heard so much noise in my life. In my home We do not make great noise. The ladies are the most beautiful things in America, but they are very strange to me. They always want to shake hands. Then they kiss each other. do not like that. In my country we only kiss our mother and sis ters. Their dress is beautiful. Their form is strange.
 II will some day get an American ladys dress and put it on just to see how I look. No one will ever see me with it on. I should be ashamed. do not like the men in America. They are not pc lite"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-13
FURNISHING
 GOODS
Cheaper Than Any Other COncen

Because they belong to the New England Clothing Syndicate who operate 27 Stores, thus being the Largest Buyers in the United States
 Because they buy for Spot Cash and sell for Spot Cash.
 Because using such Immense Quantities of Goods, can buy direct from the factory, thus saving job ber's profit
 Buy your Fall Hat of us, and have the correct style and the low est price in America.
 Our $1.45 Hat equals any S2OO Hat in Waterbury.
 Our $190 Hat cannot be sold elsewhere less than g 90, and our g. 50 Hat is the best quality now manufactured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-13

fathers in the time of Columbus. The village is down on the shore of the south pond, near the Forestry building. and its wigwams of basswood bark roofed with elm. its council house and its stockades are faithful reproductions of the priini- tive structures of 400 years ago.
 The Indians. too. of whom there are about 20, are dressed as their ancestors dressed-in buckskin garments, heavy with fringes and sewn with sinews of the deer. Each of the famous Six Ma tions has sent representatives.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-13
PINNER AND DOWD.
PINNER TELLS BILL ME
 ABOUT HIS GRANDFATHERS.

They Live Together Like Little Children, and Sometimes It Is Hard to Manage Them-A Scene at the CIrous-Mortimer
 Gets His Back Up.
 ICopyriGht, 1893, by Edgar w. Nye.I
 There is a good deal of difference be tween people in the matter of getting nlong with old folks" said my neighbor Napoleon Primer the other day to me, as We were waiting for the board of equali- zation to cut down the valuation on our property.
 Some people can go through the wars and never weaken. but they are no good at managing old people. think that if we keep in mind that we will need some
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-13
CAREERS CHOSEN BRIDE.
Much Interest Is Felt In the Marriage of
 Mayor Harrison.


 Mayor Harrison.
 Mayor Carter Harrison has been a widower for a good many years. and some of the good people of his bailiwick seem to have supposed that he was bound to remain a widower. for the recent an nouncement of his approaching mar riage to Miss Annie Howard of New Or leans, schoolgirl friend of his daughter in-law, created quite a ripple of sur prise. Carter appeared to enjoy the mystifcation of the general public on the subject, and his utterances seemed to indicate that while he did not wish the matter unduly advertised he had no desire tcsconceal the facts.
 Miss Howard is the youngest child and only daughter of the late Charles Howard, the founder and during his
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-13

by the city's al dermen and coun- cilors. With him
 came ex-Lord Mayors Meade, Giu and Sullivan.
 High Sheriff Do- herty, Corpora ton Clerk Camp bell and Alder man Mayne, who hopes to be lord mayor himself
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-13
The Comforting SnIthaE.

X very necessary article where there are children is saltbag. A convenient size is 6 inches square. made of heavy drilling or ticking. Stitch closely on three sides. then twice across at even spaces. Fill, not too heavily, with salt and stitch the opening. It holds heat and will soon relieve cramps. neuralgia, etc. It is very convenient
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-13

girl who is visit ing the Worlds fair, in response to a reporters de sire to know how she liked Chica- go. Her ready perception of the chief points of differ en c @ be- t cen oriental andAmerican life stamps Ejot as a pers on of dis crimination. She speaks patroniz-' ingly of our in stitutions and la ments our bad taste. but thinks
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-13
New York Mr.terr.

NEW YORK, Sept. l3-A mysterious couple hired room at l%3 West Twenty ninth street late on Monday night. Half an hour later the man became sick and was taken to the New York hospital un- conscious from a stroke of apopleNy. The woman disappeared. The man, it is be livVed, k dying
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-13

some day. The LORD MAYOR sHANNs. present lord mayor is one of the most popular chief executives Dublin has ever had. He has been leader in the city council for a number of years and is possessed of considerable influence other than political. He is a home ruler and is about 55 years old.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-13
Cattle of Ancient Pedigree.

Think of cattle with a pedigree ante dating the Christian era! That is just what the pedigree of the sacred cattle of India exhibited at the Worlds fair does, and tradition has it that they were once objects of worship and were stalled in temples and fed from gold and silver utensils. Now, however, they are bred
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-13
smlth wa. wrII Cennccted. He saId.

SNS FEA>,I>Cu. Sept l3-F. w. Smith, representing himself special agent of the luiJtti States treasury, nephew of senator Nuurhets and a son of an infiuen- tiaI New York politician, has fled, leaving numerous crtliturS