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great Statesmen become national characters
because their regulations are widespread. are
national. Blame WAS n a much broader sense
than tins a man OF the nation. His life has
made an impression on the national character
whIch. though II NAV not be so clear TO his con-
trmporHries. will be found by the rrreful and
intelligent student OF history Ill lie future
Critics CT contracted vision have asked what
great deeds he has performed. what statute
bears his name. what grea; service OF anv sort
he mas performed IN war or peace. IL matters
no; whether he has Won battle or penned q
Law; even the fact that his political career has
been brilliant. that he has been of extraordi-
nary service to his party leader in their
contentious for supremacy. does not figure in
the measurement Of his ststssmsnshio. Hi
ambitions have beer for the nations glOriica-
tIoa Even hi- humsn selfsAHess sought graft
tcAt.On through patriotism.
The fame Q: James q. Blaine will increase
With passing years. In life lie has held rank
with the creates; Of his contemporaries and no
MAJ Of has generation has had . greater per-
sonRl following thap he. To an unusual degree
he eDJoysd fame during his active political
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hfs H. influence has been Eel; BY the whole
country. a. li has been by all men, whether
friend or Zoe. who have got into the same at
no.phere with him. HIS associates in public
lie have been aston-hei by his farsighted-
ue--. when he has seen clearly things far be-
yOui the range OF their vision ana has been
prepared for future into which they could
not see HIS quick perception. his Impe tuosity.
his Wii. his eioquence. his courage. his grasp
o. great questions and his magnetic influence
over men have been marvel to the public
men Of bis CAV Most OF the men Of the pres
ent Who have claim to fame IN statesmanship
have been content 10 look up TO Blaine rs oc-
eupylng an sminence beyond their reach. lu.
u val lie With another generation to appreciate
% the full has intellectual! greatness and it
tales no great perception 10 foresee that his
tory Of American sta;esmansLip Will rank
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mittse and demanded to know whether he had
received any dispatch from Mr. Caldwell Re-
ceiving an evasive answer. Mr.. Blaine asserted,
- within his own knowledge. that the chair
man had received such dispatch, completely
and absolutely generating me from this
charge and you have suppressed it, pro-
found sensation was created and Gen Gar
field said, 4 have been a long time in Con-
gress and never saw such q scene in the
House"
MS CAREER IN THE SENATE
On entering the Senate in 1875 Mr.. Blaine at
once went to the front as leader and took q
prominent part in the discussion and dispo-
sition OF all important questions. He always
took an interest in matters In connection with
orr foreign relations, and he took an active part
in trying to enlarge our commercial relations
In 1878 he very earnestly advocated the estab-
lishment of line of mail steamers to Brazil
by means of a subsidy. He repeatedly urged
this matter, pointing to the successful applica-
ton OF the policy by foreign countries, and
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The Different Houses Tha. He Occupied
in This City.

The Different Houses Tha. He Occupied
in This City.
For nearly thirty years Mr.. Blaine has beer
a resident of this city. He came here in the
early years OF the war as a member of the House
and with but brief intervals he has been in pub.
lie life ever since His home was here perhaps
to a greater extent than is usual with men in
public life. While lie never gave up his home
and home life in Maine We: he also had home
in this city. l. was only few years after COM
ing here as a member of Congress that he
bought the residence s2l 18th street. where he
lived for So many years This was about the
year 1869. when he was elected Speaker of the
House for the first time. The house he bought
was one of a row wi h had Just been built and
were regarded at that time one of the chief
architectural features Of the city. Fernando
Wood occupied the house at the corner of
street Gen. Van Viet and Mter Gen. Sher-
man we're among those who lived in the other
houses.
IN BOARDING HOUSES AND ROOMS.
Mr.. Blaine, in the early years Of his publ,
life, had followed the general custom which
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this continent. All his efforts were to secure
universal peace and prosperity.
WHAT MADE HIS POPULARITY.
Two things made Blaine popular: The people
admired and had confidence in his ability and
he had a sensitive and sympathetic nature,
which put him in touch with all mankind and
made him always true to friend. The poses
sion Of these qualities produced that attract
iveness which is sometimes called personal
magnetism, and so he has been called one OF
the most magnetic men in public life. Yet he
was not man who sought with soft words to
placate an enemy. He was as fierce in fight as
a tiger. As a leader in parliamentary battles
he hardly had an equal. As is usual these quail
tiles first attract ted public attention to him. As
when he was boy he was leader at school
among his classmates. first because of his pluck
and will power and then by reason of his mas
terry as a student, so in after life the popularity
he won at first by his courage was supple
mented and strengthened by the admiration
his abilities won for him. He always had the
courage of his convictions, for those convic-
tons were reached by the application of quick
and philosopher. mind to careful investigation
and study. Witty and bright in conversation,
entertaining in the casual talk of the hour. Mr.
Blaine did not keep his more serious thoughts
always on exhibition for the public. No man
could be more severe on occasion or on occa-
sion more amiable. His wit was always avail
able to be cutting or to be kind. but ALWAYS it
was merely gloss over more serious thought.
His manner in both public and in private life
was such that without his other qualities he
would have been popular.
As parliamentary leader Blaine has had no
superior. His quick perception, his keen wit,
his magnetic nature, his broad vision and his
studious habits and grasp of great questions
made him power in Congress. Appleton's
Cyclopadia, without partiality. thus briefly re-
views his congressional ce-.er
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merchant ships, and thus to develop an Ameri-
can commerce which would rival the world,
bringing wealth and power not only to our own
people. but to our neighbors, with whom We
would have freedom Of trade. He would have
reciprocity Of trade in its broadest sense on
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prevailed among members of Congress and had
simply existed here during the sessions of Con-
gress and hurried away soon as the session,
closed. Like other members Of both houses he
had rooms In some private residence and either
went out for his meals or had the N served in thu
house. One OF the first of these temporary homes
was on 9Th street between + and streets
In what was known the old Garnet House.
He also had rooms in one OF the three resi-
dcnces on F street Just east of 7th street ar
adjoining the Federal building. which have re.
Gently been torn down. His rooms Adorned
those OF the late Senator Fessen den OF Maine
His boarding house life came 70 an end in 1861
At that time he had rooms in the residence
1910 F street. adjoining on the west the Mer-
rick house. This house at that time was con-
sidered one of the fine private residences in the
city. and it was then in good resident locality.
for street was no. the business thoroughfars
that it is today.
HIS FIFTEENTH STREET HoMg.
He made his home at S2l 18th street for over
ten years, and then having built the fine resi-
dence fronting on Dupont Circle he sold the
old house and took possession OF the new one.
The death Of Garfield and Mr.. Blaine's retire
ment from public life caused change in his
plans and he leased his Dupont circle house to
Mr.. Letter. he was absent from the city for
several years. although he spent portion OF
one or two winters here and occupied the house
on Lafayette square adjoining Gen. Beale's
residence which is now owned by the daughter
OF the late Representative Scott OF Pennsyl-
vania, Mrs. Scott Townsend
THE OLD SEWARD HOUSE.
About the beginning OF this administration
he purchased his late home, which is on the
opposite side OF the square, and is known as
the Seward house. The old place had been un-
occupied for some years and was in dilapi-
dated condition. Mr.. Blaine gave the, house a
thorough overhauling, and, without destroying
the quaint features Of the old-fashioned archi.
lecture, he changed it into an elegant home,
with modern equipments and facilities. This
has been the home of the Secretary of State Of
the Harrison administration. a. it will be known
in the future. but it will also be associated in
the recoiiections of members OF the family
with the bereavements which robbed the family
circle Of two loved merabers and plunged tbs
home OF Secretary Blaine in mourning. Here
his daughter went out as q bride, and here the
last days Of the ofscial career Of the Secretary
we're spent
SOCIAL LIFE OF THE BLAINEs.
The Prominent Place They Have Occupied In
Washington Society for Years.
Tho social life OF the Blaine family in this
city il 20 closely interviewer with the public
career Of the head Of the house that to one famil
lar with the latter the other assumes it, greatest
importance. The personal magnetism which
has been su,h . prominent trait in his charac-
ter naturally exsrtsd its happiest influences
upon occasions Of social moment I: 10 proba-
times have lasted longest With those with whom
hs came IN more frequent contact, while for
the many Who creased his path but ssldonit
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HIS CONGRESSIONAL CAREER.

ITO the House he was chosen for seven sue
cessive terms. His growth in position and in
fuence was rapid and unbroken. In his earlier
years he made few elaborate addresses. Dur
ing his drst tenn his only extended speech was
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He-as born on the 3lst o: January. 1880. a.
West Brornsyiile. Pa. in house built by his
great grandfather before the war Of the revo-
ut.on. which still stands. though Scared by
tiuie. The GIilesp.es and the B.a.nes were
people OF wealth and honorable standing be-
fore the revolution. Col. Blaine, who WAS
eommis.4ry general OF the northern depart
r-ent OF washirgton's army during the revolu-
ton. whose services Washington held IN high
esteem. was James G. B.aine's great grand
father. When n small child Jim Blaine"
STABBED in a little red school house near the
place o; his birth and lived the life OF active
country boy. Who was not himself intended for
o farmer. When eleven years old he wen. to
live with his uncle. Thomas Ewing. IN Ohio,
where his mothers father. Neal Gillespie. an
accomplished scholar. directed his studies.
Later he attended Washington College at
Washington. Pa. graduating at the age Of
seyenteen. He won distinction as u student.
and. indicating that those traits Of character
that have been marked in him during his
later life come from nature. 1t Is recorded tina:
he vas leader Of thought and action among
HIS fellow students
SCHOOL TEACHER AND JoUESALfsE
Af.sr leaving COLLEGE he taught school at Blue
Li<k Springs. Ky. # was as professor in the
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Mr.. bLA|NE'S CAREER,
The Distinguished Man Whose
Life Ended To-day.
HIS PATRIOTIC SERVICES,
One Of the VtFJ First Of American
Statesmen.
AN EVENTFUL LIFE.
dis Services as Speaker, as Senator
and as Minister.
AN EN ENTFUL LIFE.
MR. BLAINE's CAREER.
- sketch of the EyentfuI Life of the Bril-
liant Statesman

men OF this generation have been more so. but
What has stood in the way OF his ambition has
Blocked the progress OF his country. Great
preachers. great LAWYERS, great soldiers and
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has been an occurrence 10 be told to others with
the greatest PIE asure. For the hundreds In the
ordinary circles of official society who had Q
pleasant acquaintance with Mr. Blaine only
small proportion ever exchanged q word with
his vita
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ioaS iLe wy lev OF the t-uly great

Blaine among tie very few Of the t-uly great
men.
lie was q man Of extraordinary mind He
Inherited fine qualities from an honorable
ancestry. and aysilIng himself OF opportuni-
tics As boz he developed those endowments
nature gave him 50 that they might be service
abe ~ LATER manhood
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Miss Blaine is named after her mother, and
to avoid the confusion in their names Mr..
Blaine long since commenced to call his
youngest daughter Little H. Little II" she
has remained ever since. As far as possible
she has taken Walker Blaine's place in her
fathers life. In the house she does the things
he used to do 80 well-srrange all the social
affairs, plan the dinner parties, invite the
guests and see the visitors Miss Hattie has
been doing all these details this last year. 70
the great satisfaction of her father. His de-
pendence upon her for many thing he con-
sidered essential to iscomfort thus became
the source of great amusement all around.
Wherever she went be would dispatch notes
after her. One day last spring she was guest
at . luncheon given by the daughter Of Senior
Mendonca' note was brought her from her
father asking her to come home a. soon ~ she
could, with p. b.: ''Now. Little H, there
Il nothing the matter. Don't worry" Her
cheeks paled a. she read the note until she
met that reassuring line. When she did get
home il was 10 find that her father wanted her
to invite . company for dinner he wished 10
give.
Perhaps there ID nothing more agreeable In
the reminiscsnces Of Mr.. Blaine among thoss
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-02-11
Excess of Conscience.

Professor Palmer, of Harvard, discuss
ing the teaching of morals in the public
schools, says that excess of conscience
has desolated New England like a
scourge. Conscientiousness becomes a
moral disease and takes the place in the
spiritual life of nervous prostration in
the physical life. People who are always
lingering their motives, and unwhole.
somely preoccupied with directing their
acts, lose spontaneity, sense of proper.
ton. But what is more important to
human society is their tendency to be
come bores, whose virtues are worse than
their vices. A better rule of conduct is
that Of a person who says, Give made
reasonably sure that my instincts are al
right, so let my acts take care of them
selves. New York Evening Sun.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-02-11

THE death of Jas. G.. Blaine, af-
ter a lingering illness, removes
from the sphere of American poll
tics its most brilliant figure. Mr.
Blaine wasa man of very versatile
talents, and he possessed in mark
ed degree the magnetism of the
orator, with the personal qualities
necessary to leadership. In the
last two years he has not been in
harmony with the wing of the party
led by Mr.. Mckinley, and politica
events have demonstrated his SUI.
perior sagacity. Had the Repub
lican party followed his leadership
instead of that of the extreme higf
tariff men it might have avoided
two signal defeats.
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The effect of yesterdays news
will be to improve still further the
tone of feeling in this country. 1t
removes a share of the uncertainty
which still hung over it, and will
make money easier, and business
more brisk. The protectorate
which has already been estab-
lished is obviously in harmony
with American sentiment, and
there is little ground to apprehend
that the United States will ever
leave the interests of this people to
become the prey of lawlessness and
disorder.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-02-11

The Commission had not reach
ed Washington when the Mariposa
sailed, so that, in the nature Ofthe
case, the mail just received could
contain nothing decisive. 1t must
not be forgotten that the negotia-
tons had not even begun. 1t is
only surprising that this steamer
should have brought anything so
positive as it has. 1t is too early
to predict what course the negotia-
tons at Washington will take, and
it would be idle to guess what
course they have already taken.
The news Of yesterday shows that
Hawaii's interests are in good
hands. Mr.. w. A. Kinney, who is
settled in Salt Lake, joiaed the
commission at Ogden. and his
well-known ability, energy and fer,
tility of resource will be of the
greatest use. The Hon. G. R.
Bishop, at the invitation of the
Commissioners, has also proceeded
to Washington, and his presence
there will greatly strengthen their
| hands.
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Nor the least pleasant bit of
news received by the ,Mariposa is
the fact that Mr.. Thurston's health
improved steadily from the first
d"v out, So that by the time the
Claudine reached San Francisco
his physician was able to pro-
nounce him very we'll. The trip
overland was exceedingly cold, but
a telegram from Chicago an
nounced all well. The critical
condition of Mr.. Thurston's health
was largely due to his indefatig-
able work for the public. His zeal
never tired. Hawaii owes him a
debt which she can never repay,
and the restoration of his health is
a matter for national thanksgiving
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THE MARIPOSA'S BUDGET.

Yesterday was another red letter
day in Honolulu's history, for
though it was not eventful, it
brought intelligence from the Coast
which spread one broad smile of
satisfaction over the composite
countenance Of this community.
No one could know what the atti-
tude of the American Government
would be towards petitioning Ha-
wall. There was the prospect of
the gates being swung wide for en-
trance, but there was also the posi-
bility of the suppliant being sent
hungry away. Either of these
things is still within the range Of
the possible, but the news brought
by the Mariposa furnishes a solid
foundation for the anticipation
that Hawaii will be let in, and not
shut out. The most ardent had
not dared to hope that Hawaii's
plea for admission to the American
Union would meet with such
general appreciation as it seems
to have done. There is some diff
erence of opinion, of course-there
always is in free countries; but
the indications of a strong current
in favor of annexing Hawaii are
unmistakable. State Legislatures
have passed resolutions in its favor,
Chambers of Commerce have en-
dorsed it, Senators and Represen'
tatives have declared themselves
for the measure mass meetings
even have been held to help the
good cause along. The news.
paper press from the Pacific to the
Atlantic as far as heard from, with
few exceptions, either favors an
nexation directly. or the establish
ment of protectorate, while those
who do not go so far, insist upon
American ascendency, with the
complete exclusion of any Euro
pean power from control. Such ;
general outburst of feeling was no
anticipated here, and it certainly
justifies the belief that all the end;
of the late political movement vii
be achieved.
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The indications are that no OBJ
lection will be raised by any Euro
pean Power to the permanent oc-
cupation of these islands by the
United States. 1t is clear that
Germany and France will not in
terfere in any way, so that any
obstacle which may be raised must
come entirely from Great Britain.
1t is, no doubt, probable that the
assumption of control by America
will be somewhat distasteful to
England, but it is not likely that
this distaste will go beyond for
NAL protest, if it goes as far as
that. The statement that such a
protest has been filed in Washing
ton appears to be without founda-
ton, and the answer of Sir Edward
Gray to an interrogation in the
House of Commons goes to show
that the English Government does
not consider that its policy or the
interests of it's subjects resident in
Honolulu call for any interference
If these differences are correct the
question of Hawaii's future will be
settled between the United States
and herself. Hawaii has already
done her part-she has touched
the button-and it remains for the
Government at Washington to dc
the rest.
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A Shrewd Business Man,

First Manager-Some prima donnas
want the earth.
Second Manager-That is SO. once
engaged one who demanded all the re-
ceipts of the house, but still I made
money.
Glow did you make out to do thatg''
81 married her when the season was
over. Texas Siftings.
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Only the enemies of a republican
form of government can view with
unconcern the struggle which
threatens to dethrone the reason of
that old-time ally of the United
States-the land that loaned us
Lafayette and furnished much
other material aid when aid was
most needed.-Wash. Star.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-02-11

THEo. III. DAVIES has done a
friendly service to Hawaii by writ
ing a letter to the London Times,
setting forth the substantial char
acter of the men at the head of the
Provisional Government.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-02-11
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY IL, 1898

ADMIRAL SKERRETT is very well
come in Honolulu, not to speak of
his officers and ship. The Admiral
has done the State some service
before. and we know it.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-02-11

The French actor Got has amassed
fortune of 100000 francs during his
long professional life at the Theatre
Franchise. When he retires from the
stage in 1894, he will have been connect
ed with that theater for fifty years.
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Fond Recollection.

She-You haven't brought me box OF
candy since we were married.
He-Yes, but think of the tons ]
brought you before we were married.
New York Weekly.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-02-11

The county commissioners of Carbon
county, Pa, recently sold 10000 acres Of
unredeemed mountain land. Some of it
was sold for less than three cents an
acre.
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LATTER DAY SAINTS.

Reorganized Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter Day Saints; Mill
lani Hall, rear of Opera House.
Services will be held on Sunday as
follows: 10 A. NJ, Bible class
11:15 A. NJ. and 80 P. NJ, preach
ing, when Elder J. c. Clapp will
speak on "The Judgment"