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The Press., 1894-12-27

The annual report of School-Fund Com- missioner Olney, says the Hartford Cour- ant, shows that the losses for which ne ID responsible, amount to $274 ,59. The to- tai losses during his administration have been $s6, ,379. 90, but of this all, save the petty sum named, is the result of invest ments made before he became commls- sioner. Mir. Olney has been in the once since 1881, and all the loss on loans or ms making that he has had to foreclose comes inside of $500, or about $2O year. There will be some loss from the flight of Loan Agent Gum. That is not vet ascertained, but it will not be large More interest is behind now than usual, | owing to the hard times, but the report says the largest proportion of this is on ! home loans, not on those in Ohio.
 The parties who are so critical or MT Olney, so anxious to have him tried
 some other day-will find nothing in this
 report to give them comfort. They talk loud but the public are tired or waltins 1 for s'revelations," and in this business,
 like and encouraging document they VII find something very different from MT. Staubs stories.
 Judge Drew, of the Brookline, Mass,
 police court, last Monday made the curl ous decision that Mrs, Roardman, who handed over her purse containing 3 sum
 of money to a tramp who demanded n
 of her Friday night, was not in legal
 sense robbed by highwayman. Mrs.
 Boardman claims that she was go thor
 oughly frightened that she could not do otherwise than hand over her money Judge Drew holds that since the tramp did not take her money by force he would not be guilty aj Highway robbery.
The Press., 1894-12-27

Norwich Bulletin: Representative Bowers of California, in speech upon dhe new currency bill, related an incident which Illustrates the superiority of the national bank system over all others. He said:
 IA few days before left my home in California 1 received a twenty dollar na- sional bank note. I happened to notice that it was issued by bank that had aailed some three. years ago and had gone 'aht of existence. was,at the time stand ing in frent of,the building where the bank was located in it's lifetime. I stepped in- Ho bank nearby, presented the bill to the cashier and asked for change. He handed me 5 t5in gold and $5 in silver. then asked him if he noticed the bill that l handed him. Mo- he replied, 'ex- eept that it was a twenty-dollar bill.' We'll said I, it is on broken bank, that has gone out of existence He looked at the bill again and said: Why, yes, it is one of the old California national bills.' l said, do you pay bills on broken banks p Why, yes,' he replied, when our custom CTS want it. If you have any more bills on that broken bank will give you gold or any other kind of money you want for them, dollar for dollar.'"
 This is 8 sound system and nowhere in the world can a safer OF better currency system be found. A departure from it would be public misfortune.
The Press., 1894-12-27

Brimfeld, Mass, 24th, by Rev. R. J. Kyle, George L. Agard, of Brimfield, and Alice L.. daughter of Thomas Rindge, of
The Press., 1894-12-27
Married.

Monson, 18th, daughter to George and A1i1a ldrich
The Press., 1894-12-27

lMEEKINs, PACKARD l & GO. BOOKCASES. We are doing the Bookcase business of the city this year. Never before have we been able to pro- cure such bargains for holiday or regular buying.
 $4.9O Solid Oak Cases. feet high, 80 inches wide, adjustable shelves,
 rod and ring for curtain.
 Regular price, $500. $500 Bookcases, 5 feet, inches high,
 34 la. wide, adjustable shelves
 and large drawer, French mirror.
 Regular price, $12.00. $9.OO Cases 5 feet, in. high, and 6 --- feet high, 36 in. and B in. wide,
 adjustable shelves, and orna-
 mental carved work.
 Regular price, $13.0O. 1O.5O Solid oak Cases, 6 feet high,
 B in. wide, adjustable shelves,
 and glass door.
 Regular price, $15.OO.
 Second 1oor.) CHIFFONIERS. The most popular article of furniture of the present day. One that every wife will appreciate. Five-drawer, Solid Oak, at $6. Same style, with mirror. at $9. Excellent patterns in Chartered Oak, Curly Birch and Solid Mahogany, as high as $45.0O.
 (Fqprth hoor.) ROCKERS. One Hundred Solid Oak and Imitation Mahogany Arm Rockers, bought to sell at $4.5O. We place the entire stock at the special holiday price, $3 98.
 First t1oor) CHENILLE SPREADS. In beautiful patterns apd co!orings, with deep fringe. Sizes: A at 621 and 75c. 5-4 at 38c. GA at 33e., 9Sc., $1.25 and $2.
 s-4 at $2.5O and $3.
 1O-4 at $45O.
 Drapery Department.) DOWN PILLOWS. In 16 in., IS in., 20 in. and "A in. sizes, plain, or covered in fancy satines, silks, or with linen loose covers.
The Van Buren press., 1894-11-17
Inferentlally so.

Three street boys were brought by
the city missionary into downtown
sunday-school and placed in Mr.. BIS
class. The teachers custom was to
learn the new scholars given names,
which in this case he proceeded to do,
with the following result:
"What is your first name?" he asked
of one.
"Lem." was the reply.
"Ah, Lemuel," corrected the teacher
"And yours, my boy?" he inquired Of
the next.
''Sam !" yelled the urchin.
"Ah, Samuel" mildly rejoined Mr.. b.
"And what may call you?" he kindly
asked the third.
"Ah Jimuel ~ was the astonishing re-
ply.-Chicago Times.
The Van Buren press., 1894-11-17
FIRST BIBLE IN AMERICA.
It Was the "I3ay Psalm Book" and Was
Printed In 10AO.

The first Bible printed in English in
America was the 'Bay Psalm Book" +"
printed in 1910. Prior to this time
every copy OF the Bible in this country
had been brought to America by the
early settlers OF Virginia and the pill
grim fathers Of New England, FOR the
colonists could not print the English
Bible without being subject to prosecu.
tion from persons in Great Britain who
published it under patent Of tho
crown.
During the year 1910 version of the
Old Testament was completed by Mr..
King, who availed himself of the assist
ance Of Rev. Dennis O'Sheriden. No
portion of the Old Testament ex-
listed in the Irish language ihtif the
venerable Bishop Bedell undertook to
procure this translation. Although
appointed in 1929 to the see of Kilmore
and Ardagh. he was an Englishman by
birth and unacquainted with the Ian.
guage of his new diocese. His first
step toward the accomplishment of
his important design was therefore the
acquisition Of the Erse dialect, which
he commenced 10 study ut the age OF
fifty-seven. His next measure Was to
secure the services of native Irish
scholar, and, with the advice Of Pri-
mate Usher, his choice fell on Mr..
King, who had been employed by Mr..
Daniel while assisting O'Donnell-with
his version of 1902. Mr.. King being
ignorant of Hebrew, first made the
translation from the English version.
but to bishop Hedel the Hebrew and
the septuagint were as familiar as the
English, for the Scriptures had for
years been his favorite study. 1t was
his custom, says his biographer, every
day after dinner and supper to have a
chapter of the Bible read at his table,
and at such times Bible was placed be-
fore each person present. The Bible in
Hebrew and Greek was then laid be-
fore him, and he compared the Irish
translation with the English. At the
same time he compared both the
English and the Irish with the
Hebrew. The Septuagint he compared
with the Italian version of Diodati
Every portion Of the irish Bible was
then tested by direct comparison with
the original text. For this arduous
work Bishop Bedell was peculiarly
qualified, having resided many years
at Venice as chaplain Of Sir Henry
Walton, where he studied Hebrew un-
der Rabbi Leo, the chief chachan of
the Jewish synagogue.
For some cause Mr.. King incurred
the enmity of Archbishop Usher, and
some opposition was made to the trans
lation. The venerable bishop, then
past eighty. sank beneath these perse-
cutions, yet remained firm in his deter
mination to publish it at his own ex-
pense. While he was making prcpara-
tions the rebellion broke out, his palace
was attacked, and he was sent pris-
oner to the castle Of Lochwater,
whence he was soon after removed to
the residence Of his friend. Dennis
O'Sheridcn, where he closed his career
of usefulness in the year 164i.-Chicago
Times.
The Van Buren press., 1894-11-17
THE coREAN CAPITAL.
At sundown Every Good Citizen Retires

At sundOwn Every Good Citizen Retires to
His House.
Seoul, the capital of the Corean
kingdom, is the only city where wide
streets are found, and the main street,
leading to the royal palace, Is, indeed.
immensely wide, SO much so that two
rows of smaller thatched houses and
shops are built in the middle OF the
street itself, thus forming, as it were,
three parallel streets of one street; but
these houses are removed and pulled
down twice or three times year, when
his majesty, the king, chooses to come
out of his palace and goes in his state
chair either to visit the tornbs OF his
ancestors, some miles out Of town, or
to meet the ENJOYS Of the Chinese em-
peror, a short way out of the west cato
Of the capital, and place where Pc
culiar sort of triumphal arch, half
built in masonry and half in lacquered
wood, has been erected, close by an ar
tificial cut in the rocky hill, which, In
honor of the Chinese messengers, goes
by the name Of the ''Pekin pass
All the cities in Corea are walled,
and the gates are opened at sunrise
and closed with the setting sun.
we'll remember at Seoul how many
times have had to run so as not to be
locked out Of the town, and vivid be-
fore me is yet the picture OF hundreds
of men, women and children on foot or
on tiny ponies, or leading laden bulls,
scrambling to get in or out while the
"big bell" in the center OF the town an
nounced with its mournful sound that
with the last rays Of light the heavy
wooden gates lined with iron would be
again closed till the morning.
How well l remember the hoarse
voices Of the gatekeepers shouting out,
night after night, that time was up,
and hurrying the weary travellers to
enter the precincts of the royal city;
then the huge iron padlocks and bolts
were fastened, the gatekeepers retired
to the adjoining house to continue the
interrupted gambling which occupied
their day, and few rusty old spears
standing in row on q rack were lett
to take care of the safety Of the town
and of its inhabitants. With the sun
every noise ceased, every good citizen
retired to his house, and only an occa,
sicual leopard now and then crawled
over the city wall and made peregrina
tions in the darkness over the capital
-Eortnightly Review.
The Van Buren press., 1894-11-17
HE'D HAD huff.
One Young Hoosier Tried School. and
Didn't Like 1t.

One Young Hoosier Tried School. and He
Didn't Like 1t.
A little boy of between six and seven
years of age, tidily dressed and with
his hair neatly brushed, was one of the
many new corners who started to
school on the opening day. For an
hour the pretty stories the teacher
read and the strangeness of his sur
roundings kept him attentive, but fin
ally the novelty began to wear off, and
he became restless and dissatisfied. His
thoughts began to wander to little
playmate, and, rising fearlessly and in
nocently from his seat, he marched to
the teachers desk and said:
II want to go to Bessie"
"But, Freddie" exclaimed the teach
er, 'syou can not see Bessie now, for
she is very busy. Wait until recess
and then you can go to her"
This seemed to satisfy him, and he
returned to his seat. When recess came
one of the first ones out was Freddie.
All over the grounds he hunted, and
finally he spied the object of his search
and admiration. Going up to her he
sadly whispered:
Lets 60 home, Bessie, I've had
'nuff."
The little girl, somewhat better
versed in school tactics, told him it
would not do to 60 then, and that he
must wait until noon. She then turned
laughingly to her companions and left
the poor little fellow standing there,
lonesome and homcsick, in the midst OF
the other happy children.
A few moments later q tiny figure
might have been seen leaving the
school premises and trudging east
ward.
He was going home.-Indianapolis
News.
The Van Buren press., 1894-11-17
A HYGIENiC hADES.
The sulphurous yapor Baths vt Gienwood
Springs, Col.

The sulphurous yapor Baths vt Gienwood
Springs, Col.
simple-minded old soldier. who
served under Fremont, the Path-fnd.
err, returned to his native town ih the
east a good many years ago, and told a
plain, unvarnished tale of the wonders
he had seen in the Yosemite valley and
other wild regions on the Pacific slope.
By simply telling the truth this gray
old 6ghting-man earned the reputation
of being the biggest liar in all the
country around.
Anyone who travels through the val
ley Of the Grand river in western
Colorado. and tells what he saw there,
runs the same risk. What can a man
expect who says he took q balf-hour's
swim in widwinter all unprotected
from bowling snow-storm, and after
ward descended into the bowels OF the
earth and took vapor bath, the raw
Tor cooked materials of which came
straight from Tophet, or thereabouts?
Yet these are the everyday humdrum
incidents in the lives of the people of
Grand River valley.
A black and turbid river flows out
from between frowning cliffs; through
its icy waters bubble springs of water
hot from the fires below. Sulphurous
fumes are provided for you as you ap-
proach the little door in the mountain
side near the river. 1t is trife dis
appointing to find the gatekeeper seat
ed ON cane. bottom chair, but after he
has told you few stories YOU feel that
he is the right man in the right place.
He has a tale of a man addicted to
the excessive use of tobacco, who went
into this hygienic hades clothed only
in its vapors, and came out in full suit
of nicotine. Thick doors separate COM
partments, gradually increasing in
temperature, until v you are ushered into
cavern filled with a driving vapor
that winds about you in steaming
folds. As your eyes grow used to the
ghostly shifting light You see the
forms of half-naked men, some sitting,
many lying in hollows of the rocks;
they seem to quiver in the winding
mists that envelop them like objects in
a mirage.
After the visitor becomes parboiled
he is permitted to return to the door
and cool himself gradually in one com
partment after another. Resuming
the conventional garb of the tourist,
he looks up once more at the stars. and
is thankful that he went in at the gate
where they charge admission.-Har
per's Weekly.
The Van Buren press., 1894-11-17
A PARABLE,

summer is gone. the butterflies are dead
The little birds 6y southward, one hv o,..
NO longer elm and maple widely spread
Taeif boughs Of emerald meath the shin.
ing sun; Wv 'n'"'
. inc roses, too are dead-woe and alas,
y 80 sweet season and so soon to passl"
Vet look again. sweet maid, and sirh mn
more; "e
With red and gold the bowers of su.,mn
shine, 'u''a
husset and crimson deck the treetops still
And gayly paint the tendrils of the vina.
Tne wee, brown sparrows twitter, chirp and
ny. "Au
And glorious sunsets light tho western sky
All Is not over, becase summers fed,
It's but little while, ere back again
VIII come the blithesome robin and the
wren
And herald the sweet queen with all her
train.
Far sweeter blossoms yet shall climb ana
creep.
Where the dead roses lie In dreamless sleep.
Helen Percy, In Good Housekeeping.
The Van Buren press., 1894-11-17
NEW SIGN LANGUAGE.
Scene In q Qulck.Servlce Restaurant I
Chicag0--A Puzzled Patron.


as this iunatic asylum or the
board ef ttadeS" asked a stranger who
had wandered into b uui6lsssefviee res
taurant in Monroe street.
No wonder he asked the question. II
was few minutes past the noon hour,
and the everyday stampede Of wild
eyed and hungry lunchers was at its
worst. The tables and the long coun'
ters had filed up. and there was the
usual clattering of dishes and knives
and forks.
What surprised the stranger was the
conduct of the colored walters. One
was ciapping his hands ard arothe,
was swapping his fingers. Others were
holding three fingers in the air, doub-
ling their fists and crossing their arms.
These mysterious signs and signals
were being given to the cooks at the
back of the room, and were apparently
understood. The stranger ordered
Toast beet rafe, and the waiter imine'
diately clapped his hands twice, and
then made motion with his right hand
as If he were trying to shake something
off his finger.
"What did you mean by that?'
asked the stranger, as he turned in
wonder and admiration to see tall
colored man give an imitation OF a
Dutch windmill.
"You wanted roast beef rare, didn't
you?"
"Yes"
"Well, that's what ordered"
"How about the fellow waving his
arms?'
That's chicken giblets: We've got
about twenty-five signs. 1t does away
with all the yelling"
do the signs that you make give
any reasonable explanation of what is
ordered"
Sometimes. You see, when clapped
my hands twice. that meant roast beef
and then when l made that motion
with my hand, as if to shake off the
drippings of blood. that meant to have
rare"
"It's kind of Delsartean method.
mo, sir; the boss got 1t up. We've
got funny order for kidney stew. I'm
afraid to show you for fear they'll think
I'm ordering it."
Il see; you make the actions suit the
thing to be ordered. When it's ice-cream
you roll up your collar and shiver, and
if it's green apple pie you put both
your hands on your stomach and double
up"
go on, boss. You're havin' fun with
me. Here's your roast beef now.' and
he received it from another colored
man, who was earnestly inviting him
to ''take it away."-Chicago Record.
The Van Buren press., 1894-11-17
Personal Vanity.

The reason a great many women ac-
complish nothing is that they let their
personal vanity stand in the way of
their advancement. They imagine they
can do things they can not do. This
self-deception is moral and mental
suicide. 1t prevents strong grasp OF
the capabilities and limitations of ones
self as an individual
The Van Buren press., 1894-11-17

-"How would the respect of the
eastern world be changed If a negro
should drop platter Of turkey?" An
swer-"Greece would fall, Turkey
would be overthrown, China would be
broken in fragments and Africa humili-
ated. boston Transcript.
The Van Buren press., 1894-11-17
The Usual Thing.

He staggered to his feet:
"You have broken my heart" he
gasped.
She started in alright.
mo" answered the ambulance sur
geon, in answer to her swift glance OF
inquiry, ''only rib and the edge of
the breast bone"
Reassured, she mounted her bicycle
again and rode away Truth.
The Van Buren press., 1894-11-17
An Aenostic.-A lady from Boston

An Agnostic.-A lady from Boston
tells good story of her new cook. II
took it for granted that she was Cath.
olic," she says, land on the first Sun
day after her arrival said: Bridget,
at what time do you wish to go to
church this morning?' The answer
came with lofty superiority that
would have done credit to the disciples
of any new dispensation. Oil not be
goin' to church at all, ma'am. Feth,
it's meself that's what they call an
epnawstic. .'"-Louisville Post.
The Van Buren press., 1894-11-17
sad Mistake.

If it were not so childish and out
of date could take real good cry"
said the woman with the short hair.
what is the matter, dear?"
II wore my husbands vest down
town shopping yesterday, by mistake,
and there were three great big cigars
sticking out of the top pocket. never
noticed it till l got home. Indian
apolis Journal.
The Van Buren press., 1894-11-17

According to Plan.-"Why do you
leave me alone every EVENING" asked
Mrs. Mullins, tearfully, as her husband
put on his hat preparatory to going
out. "Why, my DEAR" replied he, 81
married you for yourself alone. IN.
Y. Sun.
The Van Buren press., 1894-11-17
Quite Unsympathctic.

Birdie M'Hennepin and he brother
were at the seashore.
30, see that!" exclaimed Birdie.
''See what?" inquired the stocial
John.
''Why, see that little cloudlet, just
above the wavelet, like tiny leafiet
dancing DER the scence."
20, come, you had better 20 out to
the pumplet in the back yardlet and
soak your little hcadlet. Bits.
The Van Buren press., 1894-11-17
A Rising Youth.

Applicant-You want an elevator
boy that's young and has lots of expe-
rience, do you?
Janitor oof Office Building-That's
what I've advertised for.
Applicant-Well, I'm your holster
Chicago Tribune.
The Van Buren press., 1894-11-17
Pretty Face.

Hudson-Did your new typewriter
come well recommended?
Wayne-No. I took her on her face
value.-Puck.
The Van Buren press., 1894-11-17

The plant grows in the mist and
under cloud as truly as under sunshine.
So does the heavenly principle within.
wv. E, Chanl.ng.
The Van Buren press., 1894-11-17

st. Cyr, Napoleon's great marshal,
was trained to carry peddler's pack,
but laid it aside for q gun and rose
from the ranks
The Van Buren press., 1894-11-17
o,,, Thing He Remembered.

what was the chief feature Of the
races to-day?"
81 bet, as usual, on the wrong horse.
Judge.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1894-10-18
FAUST"

Voted One Of the Best Presentations
BY the Daley %.
The presentation Of this great
drama on the boards OF the Opera
House Tuesday night was the great
est event Of this or any former season
on the Honolulu stage. When the
curtain rose and the players faced
the audience there was . general
feeling that Mr.. Dailey's ambition
to please theatre-goers had trans
ported him to attempting task too
heavy for the calibre Of his troupe.
But right royalty was this distrust
dispelled. The actors carried .
remarkably accurate conception Of
the spirit Of the drama to . finished
execution. Even the minor parts
we're excellent. The three leading
characters were, however, exception.
ally good. Mr.. Shows characterize
ton OF Faust revealed the warning
Of conscience with temptation too
great to be overcome. II was not
the feeble succumbing OF . weak
mind but the unsuccessful struggle
Of lofty soul. Mr.. Hallet - Mephis-
TO displayed great talent without
rsnting defamation. His enuncia-
ton was distinct and his stage
presence perfect. Marguerite IN
treatment BY Miss Dalgleish show
Cd possibilities hitherto undream-
cd Of in this gifted young
lady. A the guilelesa maiden
she was simple without being frivo-
lous. In yielding to temptation she
yet showed great strength. Her de.
sertion called forth . despair ~ dig
nified ~ pitiable. But her frenzy
and terror In the dungeon scene
were awe inspiring and thrilling to
the highest degree. Mention must
DO made OF the excellent rendition
Of Valentine by Mr.. Scott. Il was .
noble part nobly portrayed. The
scenic effects were simply marvellous
for the facilities OF our stage. Mr..
Daley deserves the warmest COM
mendation for his energy, skill and
liberality in presenting the lurid
Brocken scene, which appropriated
to the activity OF Kilsues itself.
There 10 . strong desire on the
street TO have the performance re-
pested.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1894-10-18
Nothing Strange.

Intelligent people, who realize the
important part the blood holds In
keeping the body In . normal condi-
ton, find nothing strange In the
number Of diseases Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla 10 able to cure. So many trou-
bles result from impure blood, the
best way to treat them IL through
the blood. Hoods Sarssparills
vitalizes the blood.
Hoods pills are tho best after
dinner pills, assist digestion, prevent
constipation.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1894-10-18
Rare Chance.

Ladies' who arc on the lookout for
Christmas presents should call at
the Ceylon jewelers. store on Nuu-
anu street, where they can buy the
best gems out from Ceylon at clear
snce sale prices. There are rubies,
sapphires, smeralds, pearls, cats syes,
etc. Also handmade lsces, and
everything 10 being sold out regard
less OF cost.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1894-10-18

There was . heated argument ON
the street this morning between con-
tractors - to whether the following
lettering on the front Of the new
building of Allen & Robinson il cor
rect: 1883 Allen Block. 1884,. One
maintains that there should be .
period after the years, aud another
that there should not. 1t 10 simply
. matter OF taste, but, Uhen not ap-
peariug after the years II would be
better TO drop the point after the
words. 1t is the fashion now ia
title pages OF books to omit punctu-
alton marks at the ends OF lines.