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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-03-09

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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-03-09
Residence for Rent.

f HAVE SEVERAL FINE
Iii Residences to rent; one COM
pletely furnished. Apply TO
3631-tf L. w. HQ6RON.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-08
SMITH WAS IN LUCK.
Drew on the Sultan, and, Thanks to the
Rothschilds, Got $4,000.

Drew on the Sultan, and, Thanks to the
Rothschilds, Got $4,000.
A large operator and speculator of ST.
Louis, whose account with one friendly
bank had been often temporarily over
drawn, wanted $4,000 once for GER
tain deal, his balance in bank at the
time being less than 500. The cashier
suggested that he should draw upon
some party not too near st. Louis
Smith said he did not know whom to
draw upon. "Oh, any one," said the
obliging cashier, "as long as the party
is far enough away-that will give
time to turn around" Smith drew at
sight for $40, 900 ON the sultan of Tur-
key.
The draft was duly forwarded by the
bank, reaching New York, whence it
was sent to London correspondent. 1t
then came into the hands of the Roths-
childs, who forwarded it to their Con-
stantinople branch, where it was duly
presented for payment to the sultan s
chamberlain, the latter bringing it to
his highness. "Who is this John
Smith," said the sultan. Don know, I"
replied the chamberlain. ''Do we owe
him anything" NO." replied the
other. 'Then I'll not pay it," replied
his mightiness. Zone moment, if l
might advise" said the astute counsel
or. "This draft comes through the
Rothschilds, with whom we are seeking
a 50, 900, 900 loan. Would it be safe,
under the circumstances, to dishonor
it?' 'Pay it," said the sultan, and it
was paid, and no one was more aston
ished than John Smith of st. Louis and
the quick witted cashier. San Francis
CO Argonaut.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-08
Jews In Samarkand.

One of my first visits was to the Jew
ish rabbi was pleased to hear from
aim that his coreligionists in Samar-
kand are not under the same objectiona-
Bile sumptuary laws as in Bokhara. In
Russian Turkestan the Jew enjoys al
most equal privileges with the Sart.
For instance, Sart may open shop in
tho Russian part Of Samarkand, but q
Jew may not. Over pleasant meal Of
pistachio nuts, rasins, bread and salt
fish the rabbi told me much about the
Jews of central Asia.
They are Sephardim, it appears, not
Ashkinazim, as in Russia and Poland.
The rabbi and all his people in Samar-
aand are of the tribe of Judah. When l
ventured to speak to him of the hypothe-
sis advanced by some misguided people,
that the Jews Of central Asia were rem
nants Of the 10 lost tribes, he secuted
the idea. 1--WE all know" he said,
that we are of the tribe of Judah. -
Good Words.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-08
PERSONAL.

Solomon Jones Homer of Bennington,
I. T., the Choctaw valedictorian of Roam
oke college, Va, in 1893, has entered the
law department Of Harvard university.
Lady Somerset is as interchangeable a
worker as Miss Willard. During the last
year she held lis meetings 81 conferences,
travelled over 5000 miles, and spoke in 20
counties to about 100000 people.
A German journalist who visited Bis
marck recently says that the EXCHANGED
,or has aged very much in the last few
months He eats with difficulty can
hardly hold himself erect, and speaks only
IN a tone so low that it is hard to under
stand him.
DIR. Anderson Brown, one of the fore
most women physicians of England, has
established an industrial farm for in
eDriate women. The test of the practical
5ility of outdoor life as cure for drunk
enness will be made under the auspices of
.he Women's Temperance association.
Fruit growing, poultry raising, gardening,
Dec keeping and butter making will be
mon z the branches taught
Mrs. Jessie Benton Fremont has been
.lected president Of a new chapter of the
Daughters of the American Revolution,
which has been formed in Los Angeles.
The IA charter members of the chapter
represent many famous colonial patriots.
At the opening session tea was brewed in
amp kettles that are heirlooms in the
Darsey family, and were used by Wash
ngton and Lafayette in the Revolution
,ry war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-08
TWO SIDES TO THE QUESTION.
In Fitting Spectacle Bows to tho Ears Both
Must lie Considered.

In Fitting Spectacle Bows to tho Ears Both
Must lie Considered.
Having selected pair of frames with
a nose piece Of the right height and
spread to bring the glasses into the
proper position, and having had them
fitted with glasses made in accordance
with the oculist's prescription, the op-
tician now proceeds to fit the completed
spectacles to your head. You might put
them right on and wear them off just
as they are.
But, no; he reaches over and places
the bows over your ears himself. Then
he tries the spectacles gently, as they
rest upon your nose, taking hold at the
outer ends of the frame, where the bows
hinge. Not just right He takes them
off again and smooths the bows out be-
tween the tips of his fingers and changes
their shape little and tries them again.
Better, but not just right yet. He takes
in little more. You observe as he hands
them to you, as he does this time, that
the bows have not only been changed
somewhat in shape, but that now they
vary in sweep and curve. You put them
on and find that they fit perfectly and
very comfortably. He touches them and
finds them right and says so.
''But the bows are not alike" you
say.
NO." says the optician, "but they
are now made to fit. Your ears are not
just alike. One of them is little big
ger than the other, and they are not
placed exactly alike on the head"
WHAT" you say, and he says: eyes.
There are very few Of, us that are perfect
or just alike on both sides. New
York Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-08
A. CUNNING REPTILE.
the Various Clever Devices He Used to Do
ceive His Discoverer.

yhe Various Clever Devices He USED co 10
ceive His Discoverer.
A correspondent of The Popular Sci
ence News tells the following strange
story:
While searching for snails 1 turned
over an old log and disturbed snake,
called by our negroes spreading ar
row." The tactics pursued by this
snake were curious.
First he erected his head and neck
and fattened them out till they seemed
no thicker than cardboard, thus increas-
ing his apparent size, as he took care
not to be seen edgewise. The shape Of
his head changed. 1t took pronounced
triangular form-similar to the heads
of our most venomous snakes. Then his
tail, with the aid of a dry leaf, was
proclaiming that it was the tail of a
rattlesnake.
All this, coupled with an ominous
hiss, was calculated to strike terror to
the heart of his disturber, as for a mo-
ment it did I regained my courage,
however, and began to poke the serpent
WIN q ot1SA, WdCh, AAAuAuS,
"bluster" Of no avail, he sought safety
in fight -" 80 $50
Repeated HEADINGS off" showed him
how futile were his efforts in that line,
and he altered his tactics again. He
turned on his back and remained mo-
tionless. I throw him six feet from the
ground, and SO quickly did he turn over
that he seemed to strike ON his back.
Once on his back, nothing could in
duce him to move. Tapping, prodding
twisting his tail-all We're in vain
Then suspended him from tho limb Of
q tree, retreated little and watched
At the end of two minutes the reptile
moved. Slowly he turned on his spinal
column as on an axis, surveyed the
premises, and seeing nothing dangerous
dropped to the ground and was making
off.
At my approach he died again. After
sundry proddings, which failed to move
him, rewarded him for his cleverness
by giving him the liberty that he GER
tainly had earned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-08
Danger at Sea.

A skipper had taken on a green farm.
or lad just before sailing. The rural
youth had seen no shipping, nor yet had
lis eyes beheld ships, save only the one
upon which he found himself embarked.
He was, however, familiar with the viii
lage life near his own home, and of all
he shops that which most delighted
him was the one in the window Of
which were shown jars of colored liquid,
md the interior of which contained a
mausoleunlike soda fountain The first
night out the I'd, being off duty, was
gazing over the bow out into the dark.
ness when he saw near at hand two
cleaning, luminous globes Of color, one
reen, the other red. Rushing back to
he skipper, he called out excitedly:
Say, cap'n, yer better turn the ship
around. We're gettin dul ned near a
drug store New York Recorder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-08
The Georgia Election.

One of the Democratic papers of Mdine,
that does not appear to have secured very
reliable news from the Georgia election,
desires Republicans to "psy little atten-
ton to the fact that Georgia has gone Demo
cratic now by more than 10000, quite
possibly 0,000." Republicans are not &C
customed to pay much attention to "facts
that are not facts. The New York Sun,
which is just now pretty good Democratic
authorty-being one of the very few papers
in its state to support the guoernatorial can
didacy of David B. Hill, publishes, under
date of Oct. 4th, the following dispatch
from Atlanta, Georgia There will be sixty
five Popuist members in the Georgis Legs
lature which will meet in this city in rext
November. Returns coming in today, Off
cially verified pull down Atkinson's ma
jorities, and 10 looks noe os i he 1could
not hare more than 10000 in the state.
This is the first time since 1870 that the
Democratic ajority has fallen below 49,
900. 1t has ranged from GO, 900 to 10000.
The Democratic majority lsst year was Co.,
600. The most startling feature of the
election, however, i, the fact that several
Congress districts show clean Popu!ist ma
jorities. which may smash the solid Demo-
cratic delegation in November next" The
italics are ours. If there is any Demo-
cratic sunshine to be extracted from this
Georgia melon the populists, and not the
Democrats appear to be the ones to enjoy
it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-08

Professor David Swing, who died in Chi
cago last week was one of the most eloquent
pulpit orators in America. His delivery
was similar to that of the late Phillips
Brooks in its rapidly. Like the eminent
Boston Bishop, he was always the delight
of those who listened to him, and the des-
pair of those who attempted to report Linn.
Professor Swing was man of great iade-
pendence of character. He was decisive
and courageous in a m lrked degree. His
death will be sincerely mourned all over the
country, in every part of which he had
warm friends and admirers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-08
Mechanical Progress,

In the year 1883, when the first con.
-ract was signed for the increase of the
United States navy, there was not a sim
lie mill in the country that had ever
nade plates required in the specifica-
lions. There was no foundry suitable to
urn out the work, no FORCES for the
anne and no plant that could make the
.rmor plates. Since that time there
rave been brought forward shops and
ards that can produce in any quantity
md of the highest quality al.y work i'll
lteel, brass or iron that the new navy
demands. Hardware.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-08
SEALS ARE FOND OF MUSIC.
And Hunters Use Sweet Sounds to Gel
Them Within Reach.

Them Within Reach.
"Seals are very fond of music" said
G. L. Tompkins of New Bedford, Mass,
land the hunters who pursue them most
successfully usually make use Of somo
musical instrument to attract them. l
have distinct recollection of the first
seal hunt l ever went ON. Early ono
morning I, in company with about q
dozen others, set out in q rowboat for q
spot where the seals were said to DO
plentiful. The boatmen dipped their
oars slowly in the water and sung in
unison weird, wild song in peculiar
undertone. To me, being uninitiated in
the sport, this seemed to be curious
accompaniment to a seal hunt, but l was
still more surprised when one of tho
men produced flute and played on it
a quaint. sympathetic air.
1.-THE effect of the music was soon evil
dent, as dozens of seals poked their
heads up, some remaining basking OH
the water, while others clambered up OH
the lodges of rock, charmed almost to
Inconsistencies by the music. Steering
tuo UoaI W Iuo suOIe, Vic uluSlCldu al
the while keeping up the plaintive air,
one of the men jumped out. He carried
with him huge club and long sharp
knife. Noiselessly creeping to where
some Of the seals were lying on the rocks
listening intently to the music, he dealt
one of them terrible blow on the head
with the club, stunning it, and then
made short work of the poor animal
with his knife In the same manner VIC
secured ii fine seals before night. -
st. Louis Globe Democrat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-08

An attache of the Chinese legation, says
the Manchester Union, has been in Provi-
dence recently, and secured the services of
two competent Americans for the Chinese
navy, Lieutenant Cameron, for some time
in the employ of the Hotchkiss Ordnance
Company, and who understands the Howell
torpedo construction and use; and John
Wild an inventor and an old navy man.
Cameron was fighting master of the Meth
eroy when the trip was made to Brazil
Both China and Japan recognize the value
of American brains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-08

The employees in the Connecticut facts'
ries have had their wages reduced by Dem
ocratic tariff legislation, and have been
notified that there is to be more legisla
ton of the same kind, accompanied by
further reductions Their answer is mo;
not if we can help it," And this. is why
towns which have been Democratic for
years gave Republican majorities, and
why some which have been steadily Re-
publican gave that party the biggest ma
joritics they have given for 80 years.-lChi-
caro Tribune
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-08

So long as the operatives in the India cot
ton mills continue TO work for 10 cents a
day there is little hope for American pro-
ducts in this line to take "the markets OF
the world from England. The American
people have come to fully appreciate the
importance of pretty thoroughly keeping
their grip upon the great "home market
the finest in the world. More than that
they have come to see very clearly the I'M
portant part played by a protective tariff in
maintaining a high scale of American
wagon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-08
Romance at Advanced Prices.

Marie and George have separated,
you know. He told her one night that
when he was out of town he always fel.
as though he would give $40 for just a
word with her.. "
"Well?"
"And SO the next time he went to
New York she put him to the test by
calling him up on long distance tele-
phone and making him pay the bill. -
Chicago Record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-08
She Was Hungry.

This one on G street boarding house:
A little girl asked if she might have a
small piece Of meat. A very small piece
was placed on her plate, when she re-
marked:
II want q piece to eat, not to look
atp'
An audible smile travelled around
among the boarders, and an audible
frown settled ON the brow Of the land
lady.-Washington Capital
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-08

The Eastern Argus declares the great tin
plate plant at Elwood, Ind, is now in full
operation, having closed only for a few
days and for needed repairs. This is very
interesting, not so much because of the
news it imparts, as from being, SO far as
we h ave observed the first Democratic ad-
mission that there is in existence any such
thing as an American tin plate plant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-08

Camden Herald: Building operations
are good in our town at the present time.
The good round Republican victories
wherever elections have been held this fall,
have evidently restored the confidence of
the people and they are beginning to use
the money they have had housed so long.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-08

With all the South American countries,
and Cuba, rushing up their duties upon e1-
ports from this country, aud Germany pre-
pairing to close her markets again to Ameri-
can pork, it looks as if the Democratic
quest for those markets of the world" were
very far from being success. As a COM
merce and prosperity destroyer, the true
Bourbon performer" has no equal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-08
Frozen Oranges.

When oranges have been frozen. they
can be thawed without injury by put
ting them in cold water or tight barrels
Immediately after arrival and allowing
them to thaw out gradually.-Philadel.
phia Ledger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-08

The best records for pacing with run
ming mate, that of Westmont at Chicago in
1884 and those of Flying Jib last week at
Chillicothe are to be credited to the AL
mont family. Westmon. was sired by AL
mont, and Flying Jib by his son, Algona.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-08
ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING.

Druggists nowadays find it difficult to
keep a soda fountain within modest
bounds, so much has the habit grown
upon thousands of taking all sorts of
queer drinks for the stomach's sake. At
the side of every small fountain must be
maintained constantly growing collec-
ton of bottles that contain nostrums for
stomach, nerves and blood; phosphates
for girls of fancied low vitality, bicar-
Donate of soda for men of acid habit, aro-
matte spirits of ammonia, bismuth, and
what not for troublesome stomachs.
A single concern in New York has been
turning out for almost 30 years pewter
toys-the kind that several generations Of
children now recall These things are
made by the gross and sold the country
over. Some of them, as tea sets, are
hawked about the streets, and are familiar
things the country over. They sell by the
gross at something between s35 and $40
The factory is a little, oldfashioned house
in a downtown street, and the office.
which occupies what must have been the
drawing room of the dwelling in other
days, has an old CRATE with brass orna-
ments.
The favorte drink in the imperial palace
at Potsdam now is said to be cucumber
punch" 1t was introduced into Germany
by the emperor, who learned to like and
make it when ON visit to some English
officers recently. His majesty makes the
punch as follows: He takes three bottles
of good red wine and pours it into a bowl
which is kept cool. In this he places a
cucumber from which the rind has been
removed, and allows it to become satur-
atcd with the wine. The cucumber is
then pressed out" and three glasses Of
maraschino are added. Sugar is not used
n the punch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-08

The treasury department has decided
that the same duty shall be paid on arti-
fetal teeth rs on other manuf actures con
tanning similar materials For instance,
If made of porcelain, then teeth are
dutiable at the same rates as cups, saucers
and plates made of that material. If OF
ivory, the duty is the same as that imposed
on ivory billiard balls. Under which
schedule will you do your masticating:
Perhaps the Democrats will insist that the
tariff does not reach our food now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-08

Local news appears to have a secondary
importance with London papers, judging
from the way in which they thresh over the
old straw of the last Chinese-Japaneee fight,
whenever there chances to be no new SEN
eation from the Orient.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-08
Daily geuuebee Sonrnat.
TERMS: $500 Per Year.

No notice whatever will be taken OF UNI
signed communications.
THE Journal CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSE
BILE FOR THE PRESERVATION Or Return %
REJECTED COMMUNICATIONS.
Address all Communications relating "a
subscriptions and advertisements to BURLE1Gs
fFLYNT, Publishers, Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-08

Even the poor silk worm is in fair way
of losing bis job. A process has been dis
covered by which pretty fair quality OF
silk can be made from wood pup.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-08

Editor Howell of the Atlanta Constitu-
ton declares that "we are all for an income
tax down in our part of the country, be-
cause none of us has 81 900 income, and
somebody else will have to pay the tax"
This is about the average calibre of
Southern statesmauship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-08
A commendabIe Tendency.
(Rockland Starr

Bangor & Aroostook bonds are being
taken in large blocks by home investors,
This is an illustration of new and COM
mendable tendency. The place for Maine
money is in Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-08

There were only IA deaths in Rockland
during the month of September the pre-
sent year, against % for the corresp, nding
month in '93.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-08

The family of Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Hall
of Newcastle is quite a remarkable one.
There are Is children, and as yet there has
been no break by death, all having attained
adult age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-08

Mr.. Wheeler II. Peckham thinks that
David B. Hill will be buried out of sight
at the approaching November elections.
The prediction certainly appears TO be q
safe one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-08

Muskegon, Mich, is one Of the
worlds chief centers for the manufac-
ture of toys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-08

Senator Hill is said to confess that he is
troubled with that tired feeling" How
he will suffer about month hence when
the verdict of the people is recorded. His
present condition will be cheerful com
pared to his November prostration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-08

The Bible contains 3, $50, $50 letters,
773, 692 words, 31,173 verses, 1889
chapters and &c "books -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-08

The Dover and Foxcroft Bicycle Club
will hold grand field day Oct. 9. Some
fine races are expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-08

Portland's city marshal is making matters
warm for boys who make practice of break
ing windows in vacant houses. Two boys
were fined in the municipal court last week.
and more will probably follow as the mar
shall is determined that the practice must be
stopped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-08
MAINE GOSSIP.

Dexter Gazette: This is the cross Sec
ton of little Willie, aged at the beginning
of the summer:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-08
PRESS COM ENrS.
Time has Amply Justified the Sagacity Of 1T
Founders.
(Lewiston Journal. J

Bangor & Aroostook Railroad bonds are
said to be picking up, in the Bangor MAJ
ket, as result of the first seasons heavy
business on the line. Time is amply justl-
flying the sagacity of the founders of this
enterprise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-08

" "A NdT0 put in these columns secure
w A4V 4 - more answers than those who
have not tried Il are aware
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And this is a cross section of the same
little Willie after spending two months
on his uncle's farm down in Maine: