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The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1894-08-17

strong prospects of an agreement.
Carlisle proposes 40 per cent. on raws
and one-fifth cent and 40 per cent. on
saccharine strength of refined.
Trust certificates, common, 1921 ;
preferred, 944.
Rice Hawaiian, spot stock in inn
porters' hands is exhausted. Rice, eX
Australia, sold at widely varying
prices: 4ic. so days; Age. net, and &c.
60 days. The latter figure we quote.
The cause of this sharp advance was
light spot stock and small amount on
way. Samples of old Carolina are at
hand, but fair article cannot be laid
down under 5sc. to ste. Japan, re-
ceipts 300 bags, all of which was sold
at S4.S5 net Owing to the war with
China, the japanese government has
stopped all further expectations of
rice.
FIour-Golden Gate Family, So 10
per Dbl. fob; Ell Dorado, $3.50 per
Dbl. TO b.; Crown, 1886 per bbl. TO. b.
Bran-Sperry;s Sl4; Golden Gate,
$3.50 per ton, fob.
Middlings - Sperry's, Sl7; Golden
Gate, $40, fob.
Barley-No. l Feed, s7ic. @9Oc. per
GENITAL, fob; ground or rolled, $3.50
per ton, fob.
oats-Fair, $1.SO "a $L323; Choice,
$1.45 per GENITAL, fob.
Wheat-95c. @Sl per Genital, fob.
Corn-Small yellow, $l.35 per cen
tai, fob.
Hay-Compressed wheat, Sl3 per ton
fob; oat, Sl1 per ton, fob large
bales wheat, $3.50 per ton, fob; large
bales oat, $11.5O, fob.
Lime-Sl per Dbl. fob.
Free tonnage in port has increased
materially and now amounts to about
$4,000 tons. Wheat is not yet moving
freely. No change in lumber charters,
but the inquiry is not active.
Exchange-London, sight, S4.S9; 80
days sight, SASS. New York, regular,
l0c.; telegrapbic, 15c.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1894-08-17
TRADE MATTERS.
Extracts from Williams, DimOnd
& Co.'S Sugar Circular.

SAN Francisco, August Sugar
There have been two advances
made in the prices of the Western
Sugar Refining Company since the
above date, the last on July 18th.
Otherwise, we have nothing of par
ticular interest to note concerning the
position of the local market, except
that the distribution Of refined has
been very large since the ending Of
the strike and the opening of railway
traffic again.
Prices for export &c. less or on the
basis Of 5.c. for graduated.
Basis-Conunued at SO. 10 from July
5th to July 18th with cost of sales re-
ported at this figure on the Sth, $1,000
bags; 10th, $500 tons, and l2thi 2600
bags. On July 18th it advanced to
s. % lcost sales $500 bags, l4th, de-
clined To 3 3-l6 (sales $500 bags.
There were also sales reported at this
figure on the 18th, 80 bags; 18th,
$500 bags; 10th, 1900 bags. On the
DIST il declined to STE. tsales 1000 bags
and since then there has been 10
change.
Tariff-The bill is still before the
conference committee, the principal
item OF dispute being coal, iron and
sugar. Latest reports intimate that
an agreement has virtually been
reached, but it will not be known for
a few days. 1t is expected that a
COMPROMISE bill will be finally passed
and that there Will be duty OF 40 to
IS per cent. on sugars, but the differ
entail duty on refined is uncertain.
1t is also thought that any bill that
can be passed will not abrogate any
Of the benefits of the reciprocity
treaty of Hawaii.
Cuba Crop This has been forward
Ell so rapidly that there only remains
in the island 81, ZOO tons of stock, with
a possible further production of about
1900 tons.
On account of the Tariff agitation
planters have obtained one quarter
cent to three-eighths cent per pound
more for the crop than would other
wise have been paid.
CentrIfugals, 80 test, BE-, ex wharf,
store or ship. Market, quiet but
steady.
All cane crop reports are favorable,
and the European beet crop promises
10 be larger than last year.
Latest Washington reports concern
ing the Tariff state that there are
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1894-08-17
4 Drayman's Troubles.

Marcus Colburn the drayman is
in bad way financially, and an
attempt will be made to force him
into bankruptcy. A meeting of his
creditors was held yesterday and a
committee was appointed to see
Mr.. Colburn and ascertain if he
was willing to become a voluntary
bankrupt. 1t is said that he owes
about $4,000 and that his assets
are figured at $4,000. His brother,
John Colburn, holds a mortgage on
the property for $4,000, and just
where the creditors will come in,
no one knows at present.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1894-08-17
IN COUNTRY DISTRICTS.
The Work of Registration and
Examination on This Island.

The Boards of Registration and
Examination for Oahu will visit
the country districts soon. The
places of session, and the dates
are as follows:
Eva Plantation Store, Wednesday
August 18th, from 10 a. m. to p. m.
Eva Court House, Thursday, Aug
ust 18th, from 10 n. IN. to p. m.
Waianae Court House, Friday, Aug.
ust 18th, from p. m. to SIP. m.
Kaneohe Court House, Monday,
August Goth, from 10 a. m. to p. m
Hauula Court House, Tuesday, Aug
ust 2lst, from IL a. IN. to p. m.
Kahuku Plantation, Wednesday,
August 22d, from 10 a. m. to Sp. m.
Waialua Plantation, Thursday,
August sd, from 10 a. N. to S. p. m.
Waialua Court House, Friday, Aug
ust 24th, from 10 a. m. to p. m.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1894-08-17
rs THE GREAT SPECIFIC FOR
NlARRHGA,
NYSENTERY:
CHOLERA

The GENERAL BOARD of HEALTH, London,
REPORT that it ACTS as a CHARM, one dose
generally sufficient.
DIR. GIBBoN, Army Medical STAFF. Calcutta.
states: TWO DOSES COMPLETELY CURED NE OF
DIARRHGA."
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1894-08-17

Kenneth Bazemore had the good
fortune to receive a small bottle of
Chamberlsin's Collie, Cholera and
Disrrhoea Remedy when three mem
bers of his family were sick with
dysentery. This one small bottle
cured them all and he had some left
which he gave to Geo. w. Baker, a
prominent merchant of the place,
Lewiston. n. c., and it cured him of
the same complaint. When troubled
with dysentery, diarrhoea, collie or
cholera morbus, give this remedy a
trial and you will be more than
pleased with the result. The praise
that naturally follows its introduc-
ton and use has made it very popular
25 and 80 cent bottles for sale by all
Dealers, Benson, SMITH i Co., Agents
or III. L.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1894-08-17
CLina's Multitudes of Men.

The strength Of China as a fight
ing nation lies in the number of
people she can call upon to be killed.
Her population is inexhaustable and
if her rulers are stubborn enough she
can protract war through number
less deadly campaigns. France has
found this out when pitting her own
military equipment against China's.
How would Japan fare?- Chicago
Record.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1894-08-17
PARLOR TABLE LAMP
WITH


COLORED LINEN SHADE
These Lamps are silver-plated of beauti-
fHl design and are sold at a low price.
We also carry complete and well selec-
ted stock of other lamps of various sizes,
patterns and prices, but call your special
attention to those Parlor Lamps.
We have handled CLAUS KNIVES
for over year and have always found
them to give good satisfaction, while in
the Cutlery Line we have many new de-
signs in Carvers, Table Cutlery and
Spoons. Our stock is a large one. We
have a good article in Spoons at 50. 25 a
dozen-it's something new.
Again it's something new in TOWEL
RACKS. They are nickel plated, in no
way bulky, can be adjusted to anything,
are neater than wooden ones, cost less,
look better, are better and are just what
you want, from Is cents up.
SOAP, SOAP If you ever use il,
you know BROWN SOAP, BLUE
NOTIFIED SOAP and CASTLE: YOU
can get in quantities to suit.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1894-08-17

Gorham D. Gilman was rendered
a reception last night by the local
lodges of the |. o. o. F. Mr.. Gill
man is charter member of Excel
sior Lodge, having joined it forty
six years ago.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1894-08-17

CASTLE & COOKE
IMP TIE RS.
Hardware and
General
Merchandise

The Rochester lamp Company was
given the highest award at the Worlds
Fair for artistic Lamps, Shades, Burners,
etc. We are offering as a specially their
fine
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1894-08-17

The Daily AbvERI1sER is deliver
I'd by carriers for Is cents a month,
Ring np Telephones SO. Now d
he tine to subsGribe.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-27
Pioneer Day.

The time IL near at hand when the
location Of the place for the next annual
exefvVj..R NJ -ttse RIseb, Ht,'tii II ni'7usssr
proposes to put forth an effort to secure
it, the preliminary steps should be taFen
at once The pioneer city was honored
by being selected for the first excursion
Of the society, and the occasion will be
long remembered by the old timers for
the good cheer and hearty welcome ex-
tended by our citizens.
While it will not he expected that the
elaborate preparations for their recep-
ton that was then made will ever be
duplicated, we can, and will if we are
granted the opportunity, give them a
warm welcome, with enough extras on
the side to make them glad they came.
Let us move in this matter at once,
and get the boys down here for two
days at least; it can he done. by proper
effort, and it will not require very
great effort either, for they all know
what it means to come to Custer. Wha,
do You say? Shall We have them come
or not2 The matter is wholly in your
hands.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-27
Important Appointment.

The meeting of The board of county
commissioners which convenes Febru-
ary 5th should be, and We trust is re-.
garded by the board as one Of more than
ordinary importance and significance !;
inasmuch as it has for its specific object
the appointment of the successor Of Mr..
Peterson, whose resignation has recent.
ly been accepted by that important body.
While the CHRONICLE is intensely
alive to the importance of exercising the
greatest care IN the selection Of man
to fill this important position, it has no
disposition to dictate, or press its prefer
ences upon the board We have been
informed that strong petition will be
presented in the interest Of Francis
Ayres of lower French creek, an old
settler ofthe county, thoroughly familiar
with its wants and strongly identified
with its interests. man we do not hesi-
tate TO say possessing in an eminent degree
the essential qualifications that serve to
constitute an acceptable and trustworthy
official He is man Of practica bic
ability. sound judgment, and unques-
toned integrity, and if appointed will,
in all his official acts be guided solely
by desire to subserve the best inter
ests Of the county at large. The CuRoN-
IcLE will be greatly pleased ifthe gentle
man chosen, whoever he may be, shall
possess the sterling qualities that may
be justly ascribed to Mr.. Ayres.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-27
Three Times and Out.

The great contest between Corbett
and Mitchell came Of in the arena OF
Jacksonville, Florida, as per original ar.
rangement, resulting in signal victory
for Corbett. who completely knocked
out his opponent in the third
round. Two thousand people witnessed
the fight, which only required nine
minutes to finish.
The first round was mainly devoted
to test Of the strength of the com
batants. with little il any hard fighting
In the second round Corbett received
two blows in the ribs, and in return
knocked Mitchell down twice.
In the third and final round Mitchell
struck Corbett several blows in the ribs.
with little apparent effect, but in return
received two powerful blows in the face,
which fairly put him to sleep. completely
knocking him out.
Mitchells friends expressed dissat;s-
faction. claiming unfairness, wbereup0is,
Corbett proposed 10 resume the Geht,
but the referee would not consent, de-
claring the fight to be fairly won by him
when Mitchell failed to respond to the
call upon the expiration of the time
specified
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-27
Pleased With the Road.

As indicated by letter recently re-
ceived from the observing editor Of the
CHRONICLE, who is at p resent in Denver.
enjoying a well earned respite from his
protracted journalistic labors, he is most
favorably impressed with the manage
ment Of the b. q NJ. Railroad company.
He says:
Patrons of the B. & NJ. railway sys-
tenn cannot help but be impressed with
the efforts which that company is ever
putting forth to promote the comfort
and convenience of the journeying pub
lie Unlike some Of the large corpora
tions of the country. this one never
seems to lose signt Of the interests of its
patrons, in its endeavor to add to its
own exchequer. A trip from Custer to
points east, south or west, may be made
q most enjoyable one, when taken over
this line of railroad. The connections
are made without disagreeable delays,
the transit is rapid, and the accommo-
dations cannot be excelled. For in
stance one may leave Custer at o'clock
i'm the evening. and in the course Of q
couple of hours reach the Edgemont
junction. AT Edgemont ample time Ia
allowed for supper. before the departure
of the train for Lincoln, where close
connections can be made with trains
bound for every important point In the
country. The traveller has the choics
of neat and comfortable day coach, an
elegantly furnished reclining chair car
or palatial Pullman sleeper. The chail
cars cost nothing above the regular fare
and berths on the sleeper may be SO
cured at prices which do not exceet
those charged hundreds of miles farthe
east. The employees are EXCEPTIONAL!
courteous and attentive; every want o
the traveller is supplied, and travelinl
with all its disagreeabls features elimin
ated. is made q pleasant experience
rather than an annoying one. Tn
company Is noted for its railroad eatin
houses, or depot hotels, and at Edge
mont, Ravenna, and Lincoln, wher
stops are made for meals, it is only
few tteps from the car to the dinin
rooms where the hungry are serves
with the best that the markets and tn
kitchen afford. So Il Ia on whateve
division Of the Burlington you ma
chance to be. The company Is a grea
one indeed. Its policy seems TO be
: take care Of it's patrons regardless
: expense. and let the rest take care {
itself. The wisdom of such policy
I seen In the financial success which hs
rewarded the enterprise Of the con
pany.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-27
Lo Has the Grip.

The grip Is said to have reached the
epidemic stage among the Indians at
Pine Ridge, whore many are being
rapidly transferred to the happy hunting
grounds. The matter has already at
tracted the attention Of the department
at Washington, and it Is expected that
more physicians will be ordered there
to meet the present emergency. II ID
reported that some very sharp instruc.
tions have been sSnt to the agency in
relation 10 the treatment Of the indians
suffering from this nlalady.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-27

Tariff talk has been the rule in con-
gress during the week. Much has been
said pro and con, but it cannot escape
the attention Of the observing public
tina. in only few exceptional instances
has there been anything beyond the
mediocre reached by the wordy mem.
bers, the majority having contributed
nothing beyond the thinnest Of skim
med milk to the great congressional
controversial churn.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-27

At a meeting Of the senate committee
on public lands Monday, upon motion
OF Senator Pettigrew. q subcommittee
was appointed. consisting of Senators
Martin, Villas and Pettigrew, to consider
the proposition to give all states 5 per
cent from sales Of Indian reservation
lands at the rate Of 81 25 per acre. The
plan is for the subcommittee to DRAFT q
bill covering these propositions. II it
becomes law South Dakota. according
to Senator Pettigrew, will receive about
SSOO 600. Pioneer.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-27
A Much dooted Question.

The following correspondence passing
between the Pennington county states
attorney and the attorney general of the
state in Dec. 1891. (since which time no
change has been made in the law bear
ing upon the question at issue is pub
lished for the information of our local
patrons, the subject matter of which,
being of special interest at this ambigu-
Gus period in the history of our county
affairs:
RAPID CRY, s. d., Dec. 19, 1891.
Hon. ROBERT DoLLARD, ATTORNEY GEN
ERAL, SCOTLAND, =. ID.
DEAR SIR Il have the honor to re-
quest your advice and opinion upon the
following question Does chapter As
of the Session Laws Of 1891, entitled,
An Act to amend section l424 Of the
Political Code compiled laws of Dakota.
1887 repeal chapter 6 of the special
laws OF 1885, entitled, IAN Act Fixing
the per diem and mileage Of the County
commissioners of Custer and Penning-
ton counties while nee. ssarily engaged
Wv eounty businessT II not, then does
T"'i thapsSf ", SptCltt laws OI
1885, sill regulate the per diem and
mileage Of the county commissioners Of
Pennington county?
Sec laws of 1891. p. l08; laws Of 1885.
p. 23O.
An early reply will greatly oblge,
Yours truly.
CHARLES w. BRovN.
States Attorney Pennington Co., :. d.
DoLLARD's REPLY.
SCOTLAND, :. D., Dec. "a, 1891.
CHARLES w BRowS,
States Atty Pennington, Rapid City.
DEAR SIR AS | view section 1924.
compiled laws. which was section %
80 Political Code, entitled uniform
rule for compensation Of county COM
That the law Of 1885 took
Custer and Pennington counties out Of
the operation Of that rule. and that they
are not again brought within the rule
by the amendment dissection l424, there
fore the compensation of the county
Of Custer and Penning-
ton counties will remain as fixed by the
law of 1885, at five dollars per day, and
ten cents per mile for distance neces-
sarily travelled.
Respectfully.
ROBERT DoLLARD,
Attorney General.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-27

Yankton has donated fifteen acres Of
land in the city limits for the establish
mens of a large dis,illery. Its citizens
have subscribed for $4,000 stock in the
enterprise, which is being promoted by
a company composed of Peoria distillers
and Philadelphia capitalists. The plant
will have daily capacity of 5000 BUSH
els of grain, and will cost about $500, 600.
The construction of this extensive in
stitution, which is probably the largest
of its class ever established in a prohi-
bition state, will, it is reported, be COM
menced at once.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-27

Emperor William and Prince Bis
marck have shaken hands over the
crimson chasm. and all is now as loving
ly serene between them as it could be
between two gushing hearts that beat in
unbroken unison. This long desired
reconciliation is expected to have a
stimulating effect upon the future bust
ness prosperity of the empire.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-27

Warmers amendment to the Wilson
tariff bill plrcing all raw and refined
sugars on the free list passed the house
by vote of l6l to 3S. 1t begins to look
as IL sugar, like salvation, would soon be
free-free salvation for the democratic
party however has not yet obtained.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-27

Wheeler III. Peck ham, of New York,
has been nominated by the presicent to
he associate justice Of the United States,
the confirmation of Hornblower. pre-.
yiously nominated for the position.
having been rejected hy the senate.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-27

Rapid City. located upon the bounti.
Gus bosom of fertile valley, in the
very heart of rich agricultural region,
has the School Of Mines. Now, what's
the matter with Clusters location in the
very heart of great gold and tin belt,
for an Agricultural COLLEGE?
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-27

Hot Springs has an organization
known as the Free Silver Circle"
which has for its object, as its name in
dicates, the Advancement of the theory
of the free and unlimited coinage of that
metal, in which all members are pledged
to support no candidate for office who is
not in line with this cardinal sentiment
Of the circle.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-27

c. F. Zimmerman, or Iroquois, S. D.,
has been appointed by Comptroller
Eckels bank examiner Of North and
South Dakota, vice ]. f.. Diamond.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-27

matters of detail in connection with the
late election and a recount Of the vote.
Fraud of all kinds is charged, and it is
asserted that recount Of the vo;e will
show the election of Swift, the republi-
can candidate, by majority of 10000
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-27

r. b. Hughes appointment as survey
or general of the state. having been con-
frmed by the senate, that highly for
tnnate but nevertheless deserving
gAnileman, having lied his official bond,
will Immediately upon its approval.
proceed to Huron and take charge of
the Office. Oscar A. Kicker. of Rapid
City, will be his chief deputy, and have
charge of the mineral surveys.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-01-27

An enormous petition containing $50
pages, was recently fled in the office of
the clerk Of the county court by Attor-
ney j. Miller, representing the republi-
cans who are contesting the election of
Mayor Hopkins of Chicago. The petit