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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-08-08
MINISTER BLoUNT's DEPARTURE.

Perhaps no representative Of the
American Republic ever reached
Hawaii under the peculiar condi-
tons and circumstances which sur
rounded the arrival of Minister
James H. BIount. From the mo-
ment the Richard Rush arrived in
the Honolulu harbor, Mr.. Blount
showed himself the right man IN
the right place, and subsequent
events have proved the wisdom OF
President Cleveland in sending to
Hawaii a man and statesman OF
Mr.. BIount's abilities and expert
ence. It is just probable that no
diplomat of the United States was
ever before sent upon so delicate
a mission on such short notice,
who has filled the bill with such
entire satisfaction to all the inter
ested parties. That an entire
stranger and a foreigner, in one
sense of the word, should drop into
the Hawaiian world in the midst
of revolution accomplished and
the excitement which al
WAYS accompanies such an
upheaval. without exciting
the opposition or distrust of con
tendinz factions, was an excep-
tionaI feat. That he should be
able after q four months residence,
during which he has investigated
and reported upon existing condi-
lions such as happen but once in
the life OF nation, and retain, with
very few exceptions, the respect and
friendship Of both sides, fighting
the political battle to the death, is
a triumph of diplomacy and states
manship that demands public
plaudit without reference TO politi-
cal or racial differences from a
local standpoint.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-08-08

During the absence Of a United
States minister here, should such
an event occur by the failure of
the arrival Of his successor today,
the great republic will for the time
be without diplomatic represen-
tative in Hawaii. As stated by
Minister Blount he cannot delegate
his power and authority to Consul
Severance without special author
ity from President Cleveland. In
the meantime the archives and
property of the United States lega-
ton will be turned over to the
custody of the United States
Consul General. The people
of Hawaii, with a few ex-
ceptions to be found in the ultra
anti-American faction, will unite
in wishing Minister Blount God
speed. The Americans Of Hawaii
will hold him in the highest esti-
nation, and will part with him with
regret, no matter what is the ulti-
mate decision OF the United States
regarding the annexation of these
islands.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-08-08

In leaving Hawaii We believe
Minister Blount feels that contend
ing factions here have resolved to
suspend all matters in dispute
pending the answer of the United
States regarding the proposition Of
annexation, and there seems to be
no reason to doubt that his antici
pations Of the future peace and
quiet Of the islands pending such
answer will be maintained. With
this faith in the continuance of the
present condition Of affairs there
seems to be little or no risk in
Minister Blount leaving Hawaii
even before the arrival of his sue
cessor, if his private affairs demand
his departure. Had he not the
fullest confidence in the Proyi-
sional Government Of the Hawaii
an Islands and in the Hawaiian
people, who are, when left 10 them
selves, a peace-loving race, We do
not believe he would at present
leave these shores. The fact that
he is willing to leave Hawaii at
the present time, shows that he be-
lieves the Provisional government
is able to maintain the peace and
quiet of the country in any ordin-
&ry emergency, and that as the
recognized government Of the ISL
ands it is worthy the confidence of
the government of the United
States of America.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-08-08

The sinking of iron piles in Chile
with a water Jet has recently been
accomplished in a most satisfac-
tory manner, and has attracted
considerable attention. Some o. the
piles were nearly fifteen inches in
diameter, with a fat bottom fange
or pedestal of about forty-two
inches in diameter, and were sunk
to a depth of twenty-eight feet be-
low the bottom of the river, through
coarse and compact sand, in
which screw piles penetrated with
great difficulty and sharp piles
could be driven over twelve
to fourteen feet. \ pump, de-
livering some 1900 gallons per
hour through a 492-fnch pipe,
would sink two piles, each hav-
ing a 2.05-inch pipe projecting
slightly less than eight inches be-
low its base, with a 50 inch open
ing. The pile being put in position
and the water jet started, it sank
nearly three feet by its own weight,
after which it was worked by means
of an endless cable leading from
the drum of a hosting engine
around & horizontal pulley bolted
on TO the pile, so as to revolve the
latter about its vertical axis.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-08-08

It may be truthfully said that
Mr.. Blount's arrival at first caused
more or less disappointment from
the extremists Of both sides. Local
politics in Hawaii blinded the fac
tional leaders somewhat to the
policy and line Of procedure which
would inevitably be followed by
the representative Of great
power, called in to report
upon the existent conditions
of a country which felt it had
outgrown an unfit form of govern
ment and pending a settlement of
its affairs, had established Pro-
visional government, demanding
that the Hawaiian islands be made
an active participant and member
of the great republic which repre-
sents western civilization in the
Pacific. At first the Americans
failed to look upon Mr.. Blount
otherwise than as a countryman
and the royalists refused to view
him in any other light than as a
savior come to restore the mon
archy. He proved to be neither of
these-he proved to be a represen-
tative of the American people as a
whole, and refused to view Hawa-
ian affairs from a party or facti-
onal standpoint. As an ar
bitrator he placed upon one side
the ambitions of contending
political factions and did his
duty to his country without fear or
favor by reporting a finding of the
facts, and leaving the burden of
the great responsibility Of deter
mining the future veal or woe of
the Hawaiian islands to the integ-
rity and business of the United
States of America.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-08-08

French ingenuity has contrived
an improved stone-cutting saw Of
remarkable efficiency-a circular
saw having its edge set with black
diamonds in the same way as the
straight blades; but as the strain
on the diamond is all in one direc-
ton, the setting can be made much
firmer.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-08-08

Undergarments which we Of
fer you this week. They
can't be beaten F.,
We have just received large
additions Of these goods to our
stock and can furnish you with
any size required. Light in
weight; cool and strong; all
full finished goods; no ugly
seams to annoy you, and
irritate the skin.
Summer is upon us with all
its heat and discomfort and
you can't 90 be: ter than dis
card your heavy garments and
make yourself cool and COM
Portable by wearing BALBRIG-
GAN UNDERWEAR. They're all
the go.
- See our corner window
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-08-08

The United States produces 1920
pounds of grain to each inhabitant ;
Denmark, zoos; Canada, 1900 !;
Russia, 1900; Roumania, 1850 /;
Spain, 100; France, $50; Sweden,
$50; Argentine Republic. $50 /;
Australia, go; Portugal, $50 /;
Ireland, 500; Scotland, 40; Eng
land, $50.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-08-08
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Fort STREET, HONOLULU
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-08-08

Telephonemeter is the new in
strument that registers the time Of
each conversation ut the telephone
from the time of ringing up the
exchange TO the ringing off signal.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-08-08

The Daily ADVERTISER is deliver
ed by carriers for 90 cents Il month.
Ring up Telephones IS. Now is
the time TO subscribe.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-04-05
Worlds Fair Strike

CHICAGO, April 4-There was big
meeting Of the carpenters union last
night to act on the question Of strike
on the Worlds fair buildings. The
first demand was that all nOn-union
carpenters should be discharged. The
decisions of Judges Ricks and Taft at
Toledo were read amidst much excite
ment. The decisions were hissed and
denounced. 1t was then decided to
take issue with the law as laid down
by the Toledo judges. All the carpen-
ters employed at the fair grounds, over
100, were ordered out. A demand
had been made for 40 cents an hour
and refused. Carpenters are now re-
ceiving 35 cents an hour. They will
refuse to work until the non-union men
are discharged This strike will play
havoc with the fair plans. The de-
mands will probably be granted.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-04-05
WATER FRONT NOTES

One car Of shingles from the Cook A.
Clark mill at the lake was started East
yesterday.
Freight business over the B. B. a. Il. &.
and Great Northern Is rushing at the
present time
The steamer May Queen towed the bark
IheObald To q street wharf yesterday 10
discharge ballast.
The. steamer Minnie NJ. came ia from
the Nooksack yesterday and left for
Lummi FOR scow of shingles.
The City OF Seattle had a large con
signment OF goods for the Bay yesterday
morning. Sh, discharged fifty tons.
Woodin's mill shipped three cars of
shingles yesterday, one going Ito Cleye-
land, one To Omaha and one 10 North Da-
kOta.
The Island Belle arrived Yesterday af-
ternOon from the islands aud left at 4
O'Clock for Blaine with twcnty-seven tons
OF freight.
The Great Northern passenger train
arrived at O'Clock yesterday afternoon.
the first TO come through from Sea tile
since the recent slides.
A large number OF workingmen. with
their blankets aud clothes, went on the
B. u. NIB. &. train yesterday, going up To
work on the Northern Pacific extension.
The Island Belle Is 10 leave this morn
ing for Victoria with a lot OF merchandise
from LOndsn, which has passed through
the United states in pond from New York.
One carload OF miners outfit was dis
patched over the B. B. a IB. G.. X. X. yes
tarday for Ashcroft r. g.. destined fof
the Caribou country. Four men accom-
pany the outfit 10 engage In prospecting.
The hOistlng machinery for the Blue
Canyon mine, which has been Ia the yard
OF the H. u. a. u. G. railroad for some.
time past, was taken out TO the lake yes
terday. IL Will be taken to the mine on
the cars on which IL came from the East
and unloaded where 10 is 10 be used.
The freight train on the Great Northern
railroad left here at $3.50 yesterday With a
heavy load Of Eastern freight. II had five
cars Of the 500 order. for Wallace, 5. ID
two for MinOt, n. d., one car of lumter
Iul Great Fails, one car Of shingles for
Nebraska and one for Wisconsin, all from
local mills.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-04-05
The Crew Compelled to Take to Boats
to Save Their Lives
CHICAGO CARPENTERS STRIKE
Party Lines in Municipal Elections
Strictly Drawn in Kansas-Vet-
eran StranRled

LAMPERE, Cal. April 4-The startling
news reached Point Conception light
house yesterday that the four-masted
steel ship King James, laden from New.
castle, England, to San Francisco, had
been burned at sea 200 miles off San
Francisco. Yesterday boat contain.
ing sixteen men from the King James
landed at Point Conception lighthouse,
where they were cared for by the light
house keeper. On the 10Th of March
vapor was discovered arising from the
hold of the King James and the hold
gradually grew hotter. Water was
poured down the hatchway, but with.
out avail. For eleven days and nights
the crew fought the fire, but on March
80 a terrific explosion tore up the deck
in all directions. Flames shot up high
in the air and the crew were forced to
take to the boats. They remained near
the ship until March 81 when they
started for Point Conception. The crew,
thirty-two in all, occupied two boats.
The captain took thirteen men, two
apprentices and his l6-year old son.
The first mate, two apprentices and
thirteen men filled the other boat.
Point Conception was $50 miles away,
and the boats started for that point.
On April gale came up and separ-
ated the boats. The mates boat ar
rived safely at Point Conception yes
terday, but nothing has been seen of
the captains boat. Those in the cap
tain's boat were: Captain w. Drum
mond and son, Second Mate David Ire
land Edward Flynn, James Christie,
John Perry, Alvin Robertson, William
Seaman, Harry Bruce, Peter Peterson,
Christie Larsen, Frank 'Keeyon, Ste
phen Brezon, John Williams, +. Null
Ter and two others, names unknown.
The captains boat is seXpected to appear
soon, and a close watch is being kept
for her. This was the King James
first trip.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-04-05
Alaska Boundary Commission

OTTAWA, Ont, April 4-Professor
King, chief astronomer Of the interior
department, who has been chosen as
the British commissioner to determine
the boundary line between the Domin-
ion and Alaska, leaves here today for
Victoria, B. G. His party will number
about 100, including representatives of
the Canadian geological survey. He
will be joined at Victoria by Professor
Mendenhall, the United States COM
missioner, who will also be accom-
panied by large staff. Two steamers
will be placed at the disposal of the
survey party by the Dominion govern
ment.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-04-05
An Actor Suioldaa

New YORK, April At was John
w. Summers, the well known actor,
who committed suicide by jumping
overheard from Pacific mail steam
ship on the passage from Panama to
San Diego, Cal, last week. He was
born in Kentucky thirty-eight years
ago. He went to San Francisco while
youth with the intention Of making
a fortune in the gold mines, but instead
went on the stage. Mr.. Summers soon
returned to the East and, proving him
self a clever actor, found no difficulty
III obtaining good situations in the best
theatrical companies.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-04-05
RUBY CREEK TRAIL
A Number of Citizens Discuss the Pro-
ject With the Board

A Number of Citizens Discuss the Pro-
ject With the Board
The board Of county commissioners
listened yesterday afternoon to the
views Of number of gentlemen con-
cerning the proposed Ruby Creek trail.
Commissioners Gillette and Malloy
favor sending out reconnoitering
party at once TO report upon the pos
sibility Of the trail to the north OF
Mount Baker; while Commissioner Me-
Daniel thinks that IL Is too early in the
season, and that the exploring work
should be delayed for some time longer.
The probability Is, however, that an
exploring party will be sent out in the
near future, and thorough examlna-
ton made Of the country which the
proposed trail will traverse.
Among those who discussed the pro-
position yesterday were: Charles | .
Roth, j. ]. Donovan, John Cryderman
and +. L. Hannegan, the members Of
the commission for Whatcom coun-
ty Mr.. Roth detailed in full the his
tory Of the bill and the assuranc ces
given by the members of the state
| legislature from Stevens and Okanopan
counties that these counties would
make appropriations for the work, and
he believed that the promises would be
carried out In their entirely.
mot one man i'm ten on Bellingham
bay realizes the importance Of this traip
said Chief Engineer Donovan Of the
Bellingham Bay d Eastern TO a HER
AID reporter last evening. An i'm
mense stretch Of country would be
opened up, and this Of itself would be
OF great benefit 10 the county. Opposi-
ton 10 the trail by the northern pass
has developed In Skagit county, but
this is to be expected, and Is only
natural. Action In the matter is thus
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-04-05
BIRCH BAY

The lyceum at our school house is
thing Of the past.
White Bros. and j. y. Rucker are now
putting In logs with a rush.
l.. Martinson IS making about one mile
Of post and rail fence on his fine marsh
farm.
=. G. James and lady, ana John Fischer
and family ate Easter eggs at Chas.
NOght's.
Prof. Ellis keeps the stars aud stripes
lluttering over the Pleasant Valley schuol
house every fine day. Long may she
wave
George MarkwoOd who has been so
iOurning at Oregon City for two months,
returned TO Pleasant valley last week,
satisfied 10 remain In this part Of Gods
country.
Mrs. McHafiey, our DOstmistress, re-
turned last Friday from an extended trip
OF three weeks duration, In which she
visited friends In Seattle, Port Townsend
and Port Angeles.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-04-05
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

+. NJ. Wade, Tacoma banker, is in
the city.
w. Blackmore, of Vancouver, b. C.,
is in town.
+. NJ. Donnelly leaves for Seattle
this morning.
George +. Keinstra came up from his
ranch yesterday.
Deputy Sheriff Conlln went to Blaine
yesterday afternoon.
The train from the south was two
hours late Yesterday.
Hugh White, mining man of Will
keson, is at The Fairhaven.
j. +. Mcknight, of Seattle, is in
town, guest at The Fairhaven.
w. A. WOodin is averaging three
carload shipments Of shingles daily.
The ladies of st. Helen's Guild will
meet with Miss Langdon this after
noon.
George II. Watrous returned on the
City of Seattle yesterday morning from
Tacoma.
Percy f.. Smith went 10 Ferndale
yesterday afternoon TO look after his
shingle interests.
The Oratorio clubs entertainment
will take place at Lighthouse theater
on Friday evening.
IL. B. Thearle, business manager for
Nye and Burbank, is stopping with the
party at The Fairhaven.
r. f. Helms has gone to the Blue
Canyon mine TO make some surveys in
connection with the newly located
vein.
The ship Java left Victoria yester-
day for Fairhaven, where she will take
on cargo Of lumber for New Gale
donia.
The Minnie NJ towed in scow load
Of shingles from Henry d. Sons mill at
Lummi yesterday. The shingles were
loaded on cares at the depot and will be
shipped East.
/. NJ. Galbraith, the well-known sur
veyor, is in town. He is still firm i'm
his belief that the Ruby creek trail
should run south Of Mount Baker, but
the concensus of opinion is very much
against Mr.. Galbraith's views.
The people of Fairhaven turned out
in great numbers last night TO hear
Bill Nye and A. =. Burbank. One
street car took over lO3 passengers and
it required three cars to bring the peo-
pie home after the entertainment.
Rev. G. w. Gallagher, Of Monte
pelier, VT, pastor Of the largest Con-
gregational church in that city, was
being shown aroond the Bay yeste rday
afternoon by Prof Hit. DIR. Gallagher
left for his home yesterday afternoon
over the Canadian Pacific.
A reception will be held this evening
at the Scandinavian M. T.. church. on
Donovan avenue, complimentary to
the pastors who are TO take part in the
Pacific district conference which is TO
take place on Thursday Speaking
will be heard I'm Scandinavian and
English. Refreshments will be served
by the ladies of the society. Every
body is invited to attend and meet the
visiting pastors.
The wives of Messrs. Bill Nye. A. p.
Burbank and Manager III. II. Tbearle
have accompanied them on their pres
ent very successful tour, and with sew
eral friends along the greater part OF
the time, the trip has been one of pleas
ure as well as big business. A weeks
vacation was taken in Southern Cali
fornia, and numerous resorts and places
of interest were visited. William wishes
II distinctly understood that his per-
formance is neither tragedy or opera;
also that no carload Of scenery Is re-
qnired.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-04-05

sought to be delayed in Stevens and
Okanogan counties by inducing those
counties TO withhold their promised ap-
preparations, and then induce the leeis-
lature at its next special or regular
meeting TO relocate the road. The on
ponents of the northern trail, however.
have no arguments in their favor"
Mr.. Donovan is firmly convinced
that the northern route is entirely prac-
ticable, the belief is based upon reports
of railroad engineers and United States
Army Officers Lieutenant Pierce and
Lieutenant Leyden. Mr.. Donovan has
given the subject careful study, and he
has fund of information concerning
the various routes across the different
ranges, which the HERALD will give
TO its readers in the near future.
{. A McLennan, ex.deputy collector
at Blaine, says he has crossed the
mountains to the north, and good
trail may be found all the way in
American territory. In fact, he says, that
there are hundreds Of Cinnamon and
lots of dope" which find their way
over the mountains by the northern
route each year. He knows whereof
he speaks, and further states that the
altitude of the pass is not more than
900 feet, and that by reason of so
many Chinamen and so much opium
hnding their way across the mountains
there is already "a well worn trail across
the divide.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-04-05
ohiIdren,n Homo

On Friday morning the children
were treated TO hot cross buns for break
fast On Saturday evening Mrs. Me-
Kenzie sent two dozen eggs. which
were colored, for the childrens break
fast Easter morning. Mrs. Benson sent
an Easter gift Of colored eggs, candy
and popcorn, which pleased the chill
dren very much. During the after
noon, Mr.. II. j. Morse and family drove
over with more Easter eggs beautifully
decorated with flowers. Altogether the
children spent a very happy Easter. A
bundle Of clothing, sent by Mrs. Dono-
van, was thankfully received.
THE MATRON.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-04-05
Fire in Allegheny

PITTsBURG, Pa, April A big fire
is raging in Allegheny. 1t started in
Godfrey Il Clark's warehouse, a four
story building. The flames soon spread
TO Eberhart IL Ober's malt house, ele-
vator and warehouse. At $3.50 these
buildings were entirely destroyed, and
the fire is still spreading, with a high
wind blowing. The entire fire depart
ment is at work, and Pittsburg has
been asked for help. Godfrey & Clark
lose $G5 ,000 Eberhart & Ober $500, 900.
At $40 p. m. the fire has spread in
twelve dwellings. The lumber yard Of
Cupp d Freckley is also on fire, and
the Heinze pickle works are threatened
at $50 p. IN. The Hope cotton mills,
Cupp q Freckley planning mill and the
the Heinze pickle warehouse are all
burning, and the two blocks between
Sycamore and Elizabeth streets, and
South Canal and Main streets, are
ablaze. At 4:2O p. m. the fire is believed
to be under control. 1t is rumored that
a child was burned TO death, but not
verified
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-04-05
Oratorio Concert

The oratorio Club is to give "A con.
cert at Lighthouse hall on Friday even
ing which promises to be the musical
event Of the season. The program has
been under rehersal for some time past
and is now as near perfection as care
ful attention can make it. There are
sixty people, all local musicians, en-
gagged In the production of this grand
concert and treat Is promised TO all
lovers Of music Of high order. Tickets
are for sale at Higginson's
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-04-05

OAKLAND, Cal, April 4-The woman
who had been living for seven years
with Carl Rock as his wife, and who
was shot twice in the head by him yes
terday, followed by his taking his own
life, Is resting quietly at the receiving
hospital today. She does not SEEM to
be in much pain, talks somewhat
freely and there is bare possibility
that she will recover.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-04-05
A Train wrecker Arraigned

PORTLAND, April 4-George Rich
ardson, who was arrested last night on
the charge of attempting to wreck a
train on the Southern Pacific Thursday
night last, was arraigned in the justice
court this afternoon. The justice turned
him over to the custody of the sheriff
of Douglass county, who will take him
to Roseburg tonight for trial.