davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-07-30

very fact that it is the labor of
human beings, of a creature pos
sessing consciousness and moral
freedom, and the sentimental dis
tinctions" with which it is invested
is a very real distinction, bearing
real fruit in the economical world.
Our correspondent says that it
cannot possibly increase in value
while all other commodities fall.
But this is exactly what it does do
the purchasing power of days
labor is slowly rising-and, per-
haps, there could be no better
proof that it is not a commodity
like others.
The social system which ex-
presses most fully the idea that
human labor is a mere commodity
is that of slavery. Here we have
human labor, lie, human beings
laboring, bought and sold, yet even
in slave States there is generally
some consciousness that the slave
has rights, that he is something
besides a chattel, and this con-
seriousness operates as check upon
the ordinary operation of economi-
cal laws. In our system of So
called "free labor" the work of
men is still, to a large extent,
" com modity," and to the same ex-
tent the worker is chattel. 1t is this
fact which makes the designation,
''free labor" such a miserable
mockery. The laborer is not really
free, for he cannot dispose Of his
labor at his own choice or at a
really fair price. He sells as he
must, not as he would. In as far
as this is true it justifies our CORE
spondent, and in as far as this is
true it cries not for a remedy.
Fortunately it is not altogether
true. The consciousness that the |
Iaborer is a moral subject, an end |
in himself, obscurely present even
in the slave states, is stronger in
the free modern society, and it is
growing. Labor unions are based |
On it, and their efforts are directed
toward securing to the laborer the
benefit of this consciousness, a
arger share in the fruit of his labor
han, as a mere chattel, he could /
ever hope for. These efforts have
% some extent been crowned with
success, but the future has still
better things in store. When the
world comes to the knowledge that
is boosted freedom is an ideal and
not fact, it will move on to the
realization of its ideal. The obsta-
lies are not insuperable. The sys-
EN- of competition may be retained
n it may be abolished, society
nay be reorganized or it may not,
'ut the human intellect, guided by
he conscience, will devise-is even
ow devising, means to secure to
he toiling millions a fairer share
n the product of their own labor.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-07-30

ACCORDING to late issue of the
Samoan Times, Robert Louis Stew
enson is engaged upon three novels,
all of which are Scotch in subject.
Admirers of Stevenson's genius will
be pleased to notice that the return
TO the home land for subjects,
marked by the publication of "Dav-
id Balfour," is to be continued.
The authors attempts to deal with
Polynesian themes has not been
successful. He is not lord of his
materials. No doubt it is as diff
cult to master a foreign character
as a foreign language. Years of
constant observation, social inter-
course and patient study are neces-
sary in the one case as in the other.
In Scotland Mr.. Stevenson is at
home, and can bring before his
readers, not merely exciting Incl
dents and stirring scenes, but real,
living, breathing and moving hui
man creatures.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-07-30
3OT7
fML1 50, 1904

J|IV 80 1904
The Waikiki road would be
vastly improved by an addi-
tional layer of rock, macadam,
izing, or whatever they call it
if the Government would but
see the wisdom of it. In its
present condition 1T is neces-
sary to water it every day and
these constant applications
are making what Will be bog
holes when the rain comes.
AS this road is the principle
thoroughfare for, driving and
as it leads to the part of the
city where every tourist to
Honolulu visits the additional
improvements seem necessary.
We do not wish to imply that
beach residents SHOULD have
the only good road in the city,
but we think that when the
road makers were working
there the work should have
been properly done.
When Metcalf street was
opened up a few years ago it
threw open to people who
wanted cheap homes the
means of getting to the local
ity where they were offered.
To the east of Punahou are
acres of good land suitable for
homesteads but there is no
way to get to it except to
cross lots. If Wilder Avenue
was extended it would open
up land for settlement by the
class of people whose means
will not permit their owning
homes in town, but who
would gladly avail themselves
of the opportunity to locate
in the suburbs. Look into it
Mr.. Minister and see if we are
not driving the right nail.
Every foot of land improved
by the erection Of dwellings
means increased revenue to the
Government by the way of
taxation. There would be no
immediate necessity for lay
ing water pipes because our 81
it. Aermotors will pump the
water from any we'll sunk; one
of them will supply four
residences with water as we'll
as to keep up irrigation.
Curbing must be done by the
proper owners so that the
Government would be under
no great expense in opening
the road. Every house erect
ed means another of our
$500 Pansy Stoves. 1t is thel
best stove in the world for the |
and burns less fuel |
than any other.
The HAWAIIAN HARDWARE Co. |
3O7
Fort STREET. Honolulu.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-07-30
NOT A MERE COMMODITY.

The article on strikes and labor
wars in Saturdays issue of the
ADVERTISER contains a great deal
of truth, of the kind which labor.
ing men should ponder before be-
ginning their desperate and une-
quail industrial conflicts. From
the following sentences, however,
we entirely dissent:
Labor is like everything else, it is
worth just what somebody will pay
for it, and no more. There is no arti-
fetal way of increasing its value. 1t
is invested with a sort of sentimental
distinction from other things men
sell, but there is no real distinction.
That the price of labor should contin-
ue to advance for a century when the
price of every other commodity has
declined, is an impossibility that la
boring men must sooner or later
learn.
No doubt these propositions are
as orthodox as anything in the old
political economy. They are the
rock on which the orthodox politi-
cal economy has split. The sys-
tenn of thought which owes its
foundation to Adam Smith begins
with series of abstract PROPOSE
tions and builds by long deduc-
tions an immense fabric of doc
trine which would no doubt all be
absolutely true if the statements
upon which it is based were so.
But just here is the great mistake.
None of the so-called axioms of po-
litical economy are axioms In the
strict sense of the word. They are
probable but not certain, they have
a relative validity and not a uni
versal application. The preten-
sions of political economy to be
regarded as an exact science can
not be made good because the sub
ject Of the science is man. AS a
wise novelist has said, at is inn
possible to have any system upon
a human being"
It is not true that labor is a COM
modify like any other. That it is,
in an important sense, a COM
modify, since it is sold, and that it
is more or less subject to the econ
omical laws which govern other
must be admitted.
But it differs from these in the
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-07-30
Mr.. HARRY ROBERTS
A Newspaper Artist, Late of the
San Francisco Evening Post

Is prepared to make illus.
trations for newspaper adj
vertlsements, or for book and
Job work at short notice.
Cuts of buildings, portraits,
real estate maps, etc, made
at Coast rates.
Fine pen work for labels
and phOtOgraving. Muse
copied.
Address care of the ADvER-
TIsER office.
3636-tf
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-07-30

The ADVERTISER is deliver
ed by carriers to any part CT
the city for IS cents a month, in
advance. Subscribe low and keep
mp with the new year. Ring mp
Telephone No. IS.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-07-30
PERSONALLY
CONDUCTED.

Have YOU been to the Office of the
WILDER STEAMSHIP COM
PANY, and purchased a ticket for
next Fridays EXCURSION to the
VOLCANO
If you haven't, go, and go soon,
for if present indications can be
taken as criterion, there will be a
large and most pleasant party, with
the grcndest sight on this planet or
any other, as its objective point.
By the time you read this notice,
arrangements will be we'll under
way, which, if completed, will add
one more to the many inducements
already offered this party.
What this is, cannot be stated
positively until later, as MR..
does not want to promise
ANYTHING that he cannot fulfil.
But it will be something that will
make every one with a fifty dollar
bill, or fifty one dollar bills, or any
thing else that he can convert into
fifty dollars worth OF cash, go to the
steamship Office as fast as he can.
Remember, it is
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-07-30

Over 100000 kangaroo skins are
annually used in the United States
for boot-making.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-13

For years 1 was troubled with most
pepsia, indigestion, heartburn, headache
and sleeplessness. During these many
years of illness consulted the best of au-
thorities on the diseases of the digestive
organs specialists of great renown pro-
nouncing my case hopeless, some assert
ing that my stomach was infested with
cancers. 1 have tried countless numbers
of so-called medicines that were recon-
mended to me or otherwise bought to my
notice Like drowning man catching at
straw would buy bottles after bottles of
Sarsaparilla and other medicines 1 saw
advertised in the papers, giving them all
thorough trial All of these, although
highly spoken of by persons whose integ-
rity could not doubt, proved worse than
useless in my case, and l kept growing
steadily worse l became at last con-
WINGED that the numerous physicians l
had consulted We're right and that my
disease was indeed incurable. Giving up
all hopes, the only course left for me was
to reduce the pain to a minimum. This
was obtained by eating as little as would
keep body and soul together, and alb
staining from all substances containing
since kind friend gave me a bottle of
Red Seal Sarsaparilla. At first l would
not take it as l had lost faith in every
thing, believing thatGod alone could bring
relief Being told, however, that this Sar
saparilla was prepared in peculiar man.
ner of its own whereby certain injurious
principles contained in most all such pre-
parations were effectually eliminated, l at
last, but still without much hope, gave it
trial l fervently thank God that in His
goodness He has allowed me to find this
precious medicine. Finding relief with
the first bottle l obtained more, and kept
taking it until today l am completely
cured and as well man as ever drew the
breath of life.
am convinced of the superiority of the
Red Seal Sarsaparilla over all others /
have tried and consider it my solemn duty
to tell what l have told in the foregoing,
so that others like myself suffering from
dyspepsia or kindred diseases of the diges
tive organs may be cured by this wonder
| full medicine.
This statement is made of my own free
will and without any solicitation from the
company owning and manufacturing this
Sarsaparilla.
| Rev. John Pettingill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-13

murderous cranks who have waged war
fare against society with dynamite and
other deadly methods have furnished such
as the Emperor William with desired
means of attaining unrestrained imperial
will. To repress them and their teach
ings a measure is pending that would act
as gag law upon all who might express
their dissent to imperial mandates. To this
purpose, the Kaiser, tickle in everything
else, adheres in1exibly and it remains to
be seen whether the German people have
learned to appreciate the difference be-
tween the paternal and the parliamentary
forms of government
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-13
PRESS COM N ENTS.
State Assessor.
(H oulton Pioneer. }

Hon Hall c. Burlclgh of Vassalborc,
who, when the Legislature convenes in
January, will have completed little less
than half of a full term as State assessor,
will doubtless be his own successor.
When the Republican Legislative caucus
met in the winter of 1891, to select for the
first time members of this board, the first
work done was to define the boundary be-
tween the eastern and western sections
of the State 1t was unanimously agreed
that the Kennebec river should be the
boundary line. Mr. Frank Gilman of
Bangor, Mr.. Charles +. Oak of Caribou,
and Mr.. Hall c. Burleigh of Vassalboro
We're presented as the three eastern can
didates. Mr.. Oak withdrew. The contest
narrowed down to Mr.. Gilman and Mr..
| Burleigh, the former winning by one ma
jority Living on the eastern side of the
Kennebec, the boundary fixed by the eau
| Gus Mr.. Burleigh was as much the repre-
sentative of Eastern Maine as if his home
had been upon the west bank of the St.
| Croix.
| 1t is admitted on all sides that Mr..
Burleigh has been an exceedingly efficient,
d;ligent, and faithful assessor, and has
discharged the important duties of his
office with signal success and fairness.
All considerations of fair play and
political decency favor the reelection of
Mr.. Burleigh:
1st.-Because he is an experienced and
able official with an intimate knowledge
of the duties of the position;
/ 2nd-Because he has served less than
half a full term;
3d--Bccause he is a representative OF
1 Eastern Maine;
= 4th-Because he is the only practical
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-13

Two Cape Elizabeth citizens while
watching "scrap" between two boys got
into dispute as to the cause of the trou-
BILE. One declared "Parson Ross" had
talked so much against prize fighting that
the boys became interested in it. The
other disputed this, and while they were
getting red in the face and itching to take
off their coats, Parson Ross appeared on
the scene, separated the two fighting boys
when the two old citizens skunk away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-13

For eight days James Mahar walked
the streets of New York city in search of
work and during that time went without
food At the end of that time unable
TO find work of any kind he lay down at
the foot of the Brooklyn bridge tower and
died. Save for the exceptionally endowed
few the great cities are places to be
Stunned by those of no capital but a de-
sire 20 work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-13

The Maine Central shares in the State S
prosperity and.in it's losses. 1t would not
be a rightly managed road if it did not
Both the public and the road share in the
efficiency. the high personnel of the road S
employees and we are pleased to note that
the roads directors have taken occasion in
their report to publicly call attention to
the intelligence and loyalty of its en-
ployes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-13
Daily Ktnatbee 5ournal.
TERMS: $500 Per Year.

No notice whatever will be taken Of I'M
signed communications.
THE JOURNAL cASsoT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE
Tor the reservation or return Of rejected COM
snnnications.
Address all communications relating to sub
scriptions and advertisements to BURLEIeH &
. FLysx, Publishers, Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-13
Thoroughly Constructed.
(Star-Herald.)

The State railroad commissioners, &C
companied by President Burlelgn ana
General Manager Cram, Director A. H.
Fogg and number of other gentlemen
were in town, Tuesday evening, the COM
missioners being on trip of inspection OF
the new road prior to its acceptance.
They made a careful examination OF the
road north of Houlton, and expressed them
selves as highly pleased with the evidences
noted of thoroughness and stability in all
the details of construction. The party
staid in town over night, and, wednesday
morning, made a trip of inspection over
the Fort Fairfield branch, after which
they returned to Houlton, the return trip
occupying about two hours There seems
to be some uncertainty in regard to the
exact date of the establishment of regular
passenger srevice, but as we understand
the first immediate step to that end Will
be train service to Bridgewater ana
Blaine and an extension to Pressure Isle
and Fort Fairfield at an early date there
after.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-13

While n law is being passed to allow
railroads to form pools under the inspec-
Inerco commission it would seem well to
have some measure adopted that would
give the mandates of the commission
more weight than they now have. There
has been altogether too much disregard
by railroads of the commission and the
regulations il prescribcs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-13

Conan Doyle tells us that "a Whitcchapcl
crowd would be found superior in appear
ancc to n Bowery crowd and John Burns
says that the tenements in New York are
worse than those in London. What will
be left for the next English notable to ad-
wise us upOn?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-13

A Canadian by birth and an official
of the English steamship company at
Portland, was seen in swimming in the
harbor a few mornings since when the
mercury was down nearly to zero. What
q ssfreeze OUT that man could withstand
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-13

ships ready Is reported from England.
This may mean simply that England
wants to get warship launched before
the plans upon which it was constructed
become obsolete.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-13
WARE OF SUBSTITUTES, WHICH DO MOI CURE.

of the old block. The first Thanksgiving
day of that republic was celebrated THIS
year. and President Dole appointed 1t 1or
the day that we observed in the Unlteo
States. May 80, Decoration day, had not
been forgotten at Honolulu, and the
Fourth of July also received a good share
of honor. Pretty soon we may expect
election day to be the same there as here'
in spite of Cleveland and Gresham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-13

The past year it has cost thrce-quarters
of cent less to run Maine Central en-
ginc mile, than it did the year before.
Such are the savings that show wise
management, careful and intelligent en-
ployes and count up in the long run.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-13

The dock facilities of Manchester, Eng
land, were not equal to the demands arts
has been an alarming decrease in the
years receipts from the canal, The great
undertaking has so far been white elc
Ilnnf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-13

New York's Chinese are said to favor
Ii Hung Chang and to hate the Emperor
Perhaps Ii would find it safe to take up
his residence in New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-13

Ono can hardly conceive of the Boston
Democrats being surprised at anything
this year but they were nevertheless by
the handsome Republican majority for
popular "Ncd" Curtis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-13

The Boston municipal election shows
that the best people Of that city
are not ashamed to take an interest in
politics. A hopeful sign surely
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-13

The able management of the S22 miles of
the Maine Central, should BIZ congratulated
that the falling off In receipts the past
year is not greater.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-13

The German Kaiser has succeeded in eff
facing the chancelorship as completely as
President Cleveland has the secretaryship
of the treasury and is now attempting to
efface the Reichstag, to the extent that
it shall not represent body capable of
entertaining opinions different from the
Kaisers. 1t is difficult for people who
have lived several generations under con-
stitutional monarchies and in republics to
comprehend the idea which considers as
reasonable the refusal of members of the
Reichstag to cheer mention of the Kaiser S
name. Yet the Kaiser is DESTROYS of hay-
charge, the nature of which is treason. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-13

Bucksport Seminary proposes to keep
it's base ball nine in good training this
winter and ism t nursing any broken heads
or animosities on account of foot ball.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-13

The Maine Central crossing tenders
have an interest in the welfare CT the road
for they received from it last year, $50,
1880.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-13
E00s and Batter

Of superb quality. Talk about the
fresh young man, our hens ovalettes
leave him hundred miles behind in that
respect Don't you know that the egg
contains large amount of meat? Nc
beefsteak of course, but something equal
ly nourishing.
Don't forget our pure butter either.
Our fresh creamery has a rare sweet taste.
You lick your lips after eating it and en-
Joy in recollection its flavor after it has
gone. No meal is complete without our
eggs and butter. Ask our patrons. They
know it is pure as the breath of early
morn.
F. L. Weber,, 227. Water st.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-13

How many have you contributed to
the seven million letters sent to the dead
letter office this year,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-13

.JaI ane;e advancing, Chinese retreating
Whoever before heard Of soporific war
reports.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-13
MAINE GOSSIP.

There's lots of base ball enthusiasm
over in Bangor, Notwithstanding the cold
weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-13

lizard times have no terrors for the
Old Town Enterprise, which comes out
in gorgeous holiday number.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-13

In an admirable, witty speech, Senator
Morrill, let in light upon the work of the
crank theorists who make use of privi-
lcgcs framed for sane men and turn them
to account simply in annoying and vast
ing the energies of Legislators. Occasion
ally public attention has been called to
some unusually asinine measure proposed
but Senator Morrill, is the first to thrust
through and let the lime light of ridicule
in upon the aggregate agglomeration of
legislative "dodoes" The crank theor-
lists who continually prate about pluto
Gratis and senatorial millionaires, would
if they could, rob the government of every
dollar that its credit could produce and
bankrupt the credit itself to enrich them
selves. Nine of the hungry bills presented
to the consideration of the Senate ask for
nine times as much money as there is in
use by the whole world. All bore the
marks of legal tender insanity. All de-
serve TO be thrown into the legislative
waste basket without formality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-13

Wealthy Trinity church, next to the
York city, is said to be n bad landlord
that its buildings which it rents to the
poor are not fit habitations for human be-
to interfere. If the statements be correct
and we have not seen them disprovcn here
is case of beam in the eye that is sup
income Trinity receives from its property,
it is said that 5000, 900 is devoted to chart
table purposes. But evidently the poor
who live in Trinitys ramshacklc tcne-
ments get none of the charity and it looks
as If they didn't get their due.