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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-12-04

waiian kingdom, extending over a
rich, beautiful and interesting chain
of thirteen islands.
Mr.. Walter Besant, in his interest
ing biography of Cook, is of opinion
that the death of the navigator was
the most remarkable in the whole his
tory of ocean disaster. King, Samuel,
Gilbert and others of Cooks COM
paniOns gave their narratives of the
event, but the true history of il was
not known till William Ellis, agent
of the London Missionary Society,
versed with natives who had seen the
murder committed. There was, it
seemed, a legend among them that
LOnO, the swine god, had murdered
his wife through jealousy, anG then,
having instituted athletic games in
her memory, sailed for a foreign land,
prOphesying: 81 will return in after
times on an island bearing cOcOanut
trees, swine and dogs"
When Cook arrived, not only on a
ship with masts, but also with men in
cooked hats, who were smoking to =
bacco, eating the red watermelon and
taking things from their pockets, and
therefore thought to be floating on
islands with high trees, TO have heads
horned like the moon, to carry fires
burning in their mouths, to eat the
raw flesh of men, and to take out of
their bodies what they required, these
simple saVages imagined them i'm
mortal beings, and that the ancient
prediction was at length accomplished.
Though Cook knew nothing of the
legend, it seems incredible that W hen
on the island, in the midst of the ma
tives, he did not perceive that they
were paying him divine hOnors in
their prostratiOns, litanieS, sacrifices
and kisses, but, at any rate, the priests
caused the people to bring him offer
ings of pigs, fruit and cloth, which
supplied his crews in the Revolution
and Discovery, and he allowed this
homage
This collection became very speedily
a grievOus tax to the Inhabitants
Moreover, Cook carried off for fuel
the fence of the sacred place where he
had received divine hOnors, aud also
some idols. On February +, 1879, he
sailed away; but in a week a gale,
which caused the Revolution to spring
her fOremast, led him to return, anu
then occurred quarrels about women,
water and one of the DiscOvery's cut
ters, which was stolen. Cook resolved
to carry the King to his vessel till the
boat was restored. His design was
suspected. aud the fiual result of it
was that one of the chiefs stabbed him
in the back between the shoulders
with one of the iron daggers which
Cook had given to them; another with
4 blow on the head from a club caused
him to fall into the sea, and others
kept him under the water a few min
utes and then hauled him out upon
the rocks and beat his head against
them several times; so that doubtless
he quickly expired. Several lives were
lost on both sides.
Though the natives were not canni-
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-12-04
Nothing in the Work Offensive
to Cleveland Administration.
SECRETARY HERBERT LIKES 1T.
No Disposition to Persecute the Lieu
tenant-Unnecessary Excitement
Aroused Over Alleged suppression
of the PubIIcation-The Author.

WASHINGTON, Nov. ia great
deal of unnecessary excitement has
been aroused over the alleged sup
preston of the book on Hawaii, writ
ten by Lieutenant Lucien Young of
the navy. AS a matter of fact, there
is no telling just what Secretary Her
bert has done, as he refuses to say a
word about it. But the friends of
Lieutenant Young who have seen the
manuscript and pictures as prepared
for publication say positively that the
sensation mongers are making
mountain out of a moiehill. There is
nothing in the book which could be
construed as offensive, or which was
intended so to be. The Lieutenant's
relations with the Administration are
not, and have not been, strained. The
submission of the manuscript to the
Secretary of the Navy was a volun-
tary act on his part, and the general
supposition is that had he not once
made himself unduly conspicuous in
connection with the Hawaiian affair
there would not have been raised the
slightest objection to publishing his
book now or at any time. Under the
circumstances it was deemed in ques-
tiOnable taste for him to bring him
self into public notice in relation to
Hawaii, as it would simply cause a
revamping of subjects which would be
better for him to let slumber. The
Secretary likes Young, who has the
Southern impulsivenesS of nature
which sometimes causes the heart to
run away with the head; and if there
were any place where brave man
could make a record by taking his life
in his hand and tempting fate against
great odds, the Lieutenant would be
given the chance to make himself
famous.
1t Is pretty well understood that
Mr.. Herbert is interested in Young's
book also, which he regards as most
entertainingly written. There has
certainly been no disposition on the
part of the Secretary, or of any one
else connected with the Administra-
ton, to persecute the lieutenant. On
the contrary, the only restraint, even
moral, which appears to have been
applied, narrOwS down to this: that
Young voluntarily submitted his book
to his chief with the understanding
that, after What had already happen
ed, it would be the part of discretion
as we'll as courtesy to receive the Sec
retary's approval before putting his
work forth, and that the Secretary has
not yet given the desired assurance.
The hubbub which has been raised
over the matter is not likely to move
Mr.. Herbert to a more accommodating
frame of mind. His desire that
YOung's Fourth of July performance
at Honolulu, and his subsequent es-
Iii ais,1i Of =,
record for personal gallantry, should
be given chance TO blow over before
the lieutenant should be projected
againsta Hawaiian background again,
would have come nearer fulfilment if
little longer interval had been per-
mitted to elapse between the two pub
lie appearances.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-12-04

balls, they had done all in their power
to make it impossible for Cook TO
avenge himself, and, therefore, only
his head and hands could be recover
ed, and these We're buried in the ocean
alongside his vessel. "Thus ended in
glOriOusly," writes Besant, "and as
the result of an ill-advised attempt at
high-handed justice, the life of the
had been born at Marion, in York
shire, on October 27, 172S, and after
serving in merchant vessels and the
royal navy till 176S made those three
remarkable voyages which terminated
by his death on February IA, 1779.-
Spare Moments.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-12-04
Explosion at KaiIua.

One of the passengers by the
Hall reported an explosion at Kai-
Iua recently. According to the ac-
count a small mill was being erect
ed at Kailua by a party from Ho-
nolulu. The boiler, one that had
been in use here, exploded, injur-
ing several wOrkmen. This is all
that could be learned about the ac-
cident. Captain Simerson and
others connected with the Hall had
heard nothing Of the matter.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-12-04
HAD NAMES ALIKE.
Curious Coincidence Comes to
Light in Judge PeTry's Court.

Curious Coincidence Comes to
Light in Judge Perry's Court.
There was a slight mix-up in
Judge Perry's court yesterday
morning. There appeared on the
calendar of the court the names OF
two natives, both known as Kaa
name. The names are spelt the
same, but there is slight differ
ence in the pronunciation.
Kaanane No. 1 was in the tolls
for disfguring the countenance of a
dusky damsel known under the
subriquet of Mary.
Kaanane, the second, used a
knife with such telling effect on
another native that an unOccupied
couch in the hospital was furnished
with a tenant.
Dusky Mary's fstic friend was
on the verge of answering Kaanane
No. 2's charge of assault with a
deadly weapon, when Clerk Coelho
remembered the appearance of the
latter and set matters straight
Kaanane, the woman-beater, re-
ceived such a fright, however, that
he made haste and plead guilty
He received a fine of $40 and costs
Kaanane, the knife e-wielder, had
his case continued until today, in
order tO await the result of his vic
TINS injuries. He is out on bonds.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-12-04

\. b. The Singer received
"a first awards for sewing ma
chimes and embroidery work at
the Worlds Fair, Chicago, ILL.,,
being the largest number of
awards obtained by any exhibitor
and more than double the num-
Der given to all other sewing ma
chimes. For sale, lease and rent.
Repairing done
B. BERGENSEN. 113 Bethel st.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-12-04

Bedroom Sets, Wardrobes, Ice
Boxes, Stoves, Hanging Lamps,
ChiffOniers. Steamer and Veranda
Chairs, Bed Lounges, Sofas, Baby
Cribs, Clothes Baskets, Sewing
Machines, WhatnOts, Meat Safes,
Trunks, Rugs, Bureaus, etc, sold
at the lowest Cash Prices at the
l. y. L., corner of Nuuanu and
King streets.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-12-04

Charles Hawkins makes esti-
mates on all classes of painting,
wall papering and uphOlstering
All work guaranteed. King and
Alakea streets.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-12-04
Death of the Navigator Most
Remarkable in Ocean History.
HIS COMING VERIFIED A LEGEND.
Walter Besant Writes of Cook as the
Greatest Navigator of Any Age.
How His Death was Accomplished.
Remarkable Voyages Made, Etc.

On Sunday, February IA, 1779, Cap
tain James Cook, the celebrated Eng
lish navigator, was killed by the ma
tives of Owhyhee, as its name was
formerly spelt by Europeans, or Ha-
waii, according to its more recent
spelling, one of the Sandwich islands,
and which gave its name to the Ha-
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-12-04

When you wish to discontinue
housekeeping let Chas. Hawkins
bid on your furniture in it's en-
tirety. 1t will avoid inconveni-
ence of selling in pieces or sale.
King and Alakea streets.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-12-04
SPECIAL BUSINESS ITEMS.

y. J. Derby. d. d. s. Dental
Rooms 100 Alakea St, between
Beretania and Hotel. Treatment
of dead teeth and roots a speciality.
Office hours, a. m. to 4 p. m.
Tel 615
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-12-04

A marble monument in the form
OF a Maltese cross arrived per this
weeks Lurline. This has been
paid for by donations from Hilo-
ties and Will mark the spot were
rests the remains OF the late Father
Chas. Pouzot, who was for forty
nine years a Catholic missionary in
Hawaii HiIo Tribune, Nov. 80.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-12-04

City Carriage Company have re-
moved to the corner of Fort and
Merchant streets; Telephone No.
113. First-class carriages at all
hours. JOHN s. ANDRADE.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-12-04

q. r. Harrison, Practical Piano
and Organ Maker and Tuner, can
furnish best factory references.
Orders left at the Hawaiian News
Co. will receive prompt attention.
All work guaranteed to be the
same as done in factory.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-12-04

For bargains in New and Second
hand Furniture, Lawn Mowers,
Wicker Chairs, Garden Hose, etc,
call at the /. y. L., corner of Nuu-
anu and King streets.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-12-04

Beach Grove, Waikiki. near
Bishops Switch-Bathing and
Picnic Resort. Reserves for fam
lilies. ladies and children. Terms
reasonable.
CHAS. F. WARREN. Manager.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-12-04

New and Second Hand furniture
and all kinds of Second Hand
books, jewelry and diamonds
bought and sold. Contracts for
painting. CHAS. HAWKINS.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-12-04

If YOU want to sell out your Fur
niture in its entirety, call at the
l. Y. L.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-12-04

HAWAIIAN BOAT HOUSE,
Foot of Richards street.
Have fine pleasure boats of all
descriptions for rent by the hour
or day. Moonlight Boating Par
ties.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-04-08
THE COMING CONVENTION
Onicers OF the State Bankers Association
In the City to Arrange for 1t.

Onicers of the State Bankers Association
In the City to Arrange for 1t.
Messrs. f. S. Dreyer and Edward
Tilden, of Chicago, president and
secretary respectively. of the Illinois
State Bankers association, accom-
panied by ID. f. Hartwell secretary
Of Swift & Co., also of Chicago, ar
rived at the Harper Saturday night.
The mission of Messrs. Dreyer
and Tilden was to arrange for the
coming convention of the State
Bankers association of Illinois to be
held in Rock Island June 5 aud 6.
They met Messrs. Phil Mitchell, C.
F. Lynde, Carl Hellpenstell, c. F.
Hemenway and H. w. Dusinherre.
representing the different Rock Isl
and and Moline banks. and the pre-
liminary plans were perfected.
The convention will hold it's ses-
sions in the Y. NJ. c. A. auditorium,
while the headquarters will be at
the Harper house. Aside from the
business to come before the conven-
ton, there will be an excursion on
the river, and a visit to Rock Island
arsenal on the afternoon of the first
day, and the afternoon of the second
day the Tower will be the attraction,
where in the evening there will be a
banquet at the Inn, followed pre-.
sumably by a ball. 1t is expected
there will be about $50 bankers here
from various parts of the state. most
of them accompanied by their ladies
The Preparations.
The banks of Rock Island and Mo
line have joined hands in the prepar'
ations toward making the conven
ton a success. and looking to this
end temporary organization is tc
be formed. and the arrangements
placed in the hands of a joint COM
mittee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-04-08
The Y. M. e.. A.

All young men interested in eye.
ling are invited to attend the first
business meeting of the Rock Island
Y. NJ. c. A. wheelmen this evening
at 9 O'Clock in the association rooms.
The objects of the club are recrea-
ton and pleasure. and furthering
the interests Of bicycling .mong the
members of the Young Mems Chris
tian association. Any young man
may join. provided that he is a mem
Der of the association. Reading
room. storage room and baths are
some of the privileges.
The following officers we're elected
for the ensuing year:
President-Gorge A. Mcdonald.
Vice President-Rev.T L. w. Graf
ton.
Secretary-Treasurer--Herman Han
sen.
Captain-Paul Ramser.
Membership fee and dues soc, pay.
able in advance. All names pro.
posed at this meeting will be re-
ceived as charter members.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-04-08
Sued While In the Pen.

Friday night the German Insurance
company, Of Freeport, filed the papers
in Davenport in an attachment pro-
ceeding against Sarah E. Burger,
now doing time at Anamosa for arson
An attachment was issued and a
levy made upon some real estate still
owned by Mrs. Burger at Linwood;
also $3.50 in the hands of District
Clerk Balluff, as bail, was attached.
The suit is a novel one and involves
nemerous law points of interest. One
Of the policies of insurance held by
Mrs. Bnrgor upon the White Sulphur
hotel at Linwood. at the time it was
burned vas with this company to the
amount of $3.50. After the fire she
made out her proof of loss and was
paid that amount. The company
now makes this 'proof OF loss" the
basis for the attachment proceedings,
alleging that the money had been
paid upon the false representations
of the defendant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-04-08
English Lutheran.

E0&I16n Lutheran.
At the English Lutheran church
on Forty-fourth street and Seventh
avenue yesterday morning. Pastor
Rev. j. l.. Murphy conducted con-
firmation services, a class of three
young ladies being formally indicted
into the church.
Made q Favorable Impression.
Dubois H. Loux. of Chicago, who
officiated at both services at the Cen.
trail Presbyterian church yesterday,
and who, it is quite possible, may be
called to the pastorate of the church
as soon as he completes his studies
and is ordained, made an exceedingly
favorable impression on the large
congregations that were present on
both occasions. Mr.. Loux is a young
man % years of age. He will grad.
uate from Mccormick theological
seminary with the first honors of his
class. He headed his class in his
preparatory college course, and will
be the valedictorian in the seminary
He is man of great promise, a nat
ural orator, a student and has an
earnestness of manner that wins a,
once His subjects yesterday were
"Divine Oratory" in the morning,
and Lilies Problem" in the evening,
and in each instance his discourse
was profound, instructive and highly
interesting. So impressed were the
people Of the Central church with
him that he was invited to preach
again next Sunday, in order that thu
entire congregation may hear him
He has accepted. and in the morning
will deliver an Easter sermon and in
the evening his topic will be THE
Secret of Success"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-04-08
River Riplets.

The W. j. Young, Jr.. made her
regular trip today.
The Moline left wintering quarters
at kahlke's yesterday. going on
to Moline for her seasons crew.
George Knapp and Samuel Miner
ick, government steamboat inspec-
tors, came down from Dubuque this
morning. and are engaged in an ex-
animation of the j. P. Weyerhauser
and F. c. A. Denkmann today.
A new name is being discussed for
the Diamond 10 steamer Pittsburgh,
which is now at the Eagle port ways
at Dubuque, and has been practically
rebuilt the past winter. 1t is posi-
BILE that the name will be changed
and that the steamer will be launched
as the Dubuque.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-04-08

Hoods pills are the best after
dinner pills, assist digestion, cure
headache.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-04-08
A ,PRoBABLE TRAGEDY.
The Skeleton Of . Woman Unearthed, Be-
ing Lightly Covered.

The Skeleton of . Woman Unearthed, BE-
Ing Lightly Covered.
The skeleton Of woman was un-
earthed this morning at the head oil
Twenty-first street in the Sturgeon
addition. where j. N. Auntoou has q
force of men cutting down the hills.
The bones were scarcely below the
surface a foot-and-a-half. which is
sufficient evidence in itself of there
having been something wrong. How
long the body has been in the ground
it would be difficult to state. but it
is not known that the location where
the bones we're found was ever util-
lied for burial purposes.
Teeth Well Preserved.
The teeth of the lower jaw are
well preserved. while other portions
of the bones are badly decayed.
which is due to the exposure which
the body was subjected to, no pro.
lection other than pieces of bark
placed beneath the dirt. The clay
on the sides of the shallow grave
showed the imprints of the partly
outstretched arms, which lay in pc.
sition when unearthed. Several
trinkets establishing the female
identity were found around the
bones, such as beads, rusty breast
pin, ring set. and portions of fell
hat. The breast bone has a hole in
it about the size of bullet, that may
have some bearing toward the estab
lishment Of tragedy.
The bones were placed in box by
Mr.. Huntoon, who will have then
buried.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-04-08

OF medicinal agents is gradually rele-
eating the old-time herbs, pills,
draughts and vegetable extracts to
the rear and bringing into general
use the pleasant and effective liquid
laxative, Syrup of Figs. To get the
true remedy see that it is manufac-
tured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only. For sale BY all leading
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-04-08
Dress Goods.

The very latest importations are to
ne found on our dress goods counters.
Space will not permit a description.
Crepons-black only, AZ inches wide.
for our anniversary sale Csc, worth
81.
A few of those beautiful colored
crepons in dress patterns will be sold
as long as they last. worth $12. An
niversary sale price $3.50.
52-inch imported fine serges, worth
81. Anniversary sale price soc.
38-inch novelties in checks and
stripes, have been 42c, 45c, 5Sc and
&c, anniversary sale per yard sac.
Silks, Silks, Silks.
Kai Kai waist silks. just the thing
for ladies' waists. beautiful patterns.
Tartan plaids. silks. Here you
will find a complete line to match all
shades of dress goods at low prices.
Fancy Taffetas. silks, in plaids and
stripes, changeable surahs. change
able glaces. Taffetas colored satin
Dutchesse, colored Fables.
Now is the time to begin looking
for commencement dresses. We have
the material in Henriettas, Alba
trosses, Nuns Yelling. Tamise, Silk
Warp. Fayettas, (sole agent). Sauiee
Duchesse, Silk Habanti, China Silks,
Dotted Swiss, French Cambrics,
French Mulls, Chiffons, Plaza, etc.
Bedding.
Lonsdale, yard wide, bleached
muslin, anniversary sale price 43c.
1O-4 (23 YARDS unbleached stand
ard sheeting, value 22c, anniversary
sale price 15c.
Fall River, extra heavy pillow
case muslin. worth 1Sc, for this an
niversary. sale price 1Oc.
Extra heavy Marseilles bed
spreads, real value $2.75, anniver-
sary sale price $1.48.
Full size crochet bed spread, value
$1.25, for this anniversary sale 69c.
Larger and heavier, s1.1S.
Sweaters.
Greatest bargain in mems fine all
wool sweaters. all colors, worth -,
for this sale $1.S8.
Crockery.
ANNIVERSARY SALE PRICE.
1OO-piece handsomely decorated dinner set,
worth SIC. anniversary sale price IS %.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-04-08
THE BOOK OF BOOKS
Annual Meeting of the County
Bible Society.
OFFICERS FOB The YEAR ELECTED.

The Services ut the First NJ Z. Church
Confirmation at Trinity, the German
Lutheran aud English Lutheran - Mr.
Loux Makes . Good Impression at the
Central.
The annual meeting of the Rocl
Island County Bible society wa:
held last evening at the First NJ. E.
church, where the various congrega
tions of Protestant denomination
Joined in union services. After sing
ing. aud prayers by Revs. j. II. Mar
shall. Of the United Presbyterian
and T. W. Grafton, of the Christian
church, President j. w. Warnock, OF
the Bible society. took charge oI
the meeting. which was addressed by
Rev.W. S. Marquis, of the Broadway
j. A. Johnston sang a solo, and Rev
Treevest opened prayer. The nomi
port of the selection of officers fol
the ensuing year, which was adopted
those chosen being:
President-Rev. T. r. Johnston
Edgington.
Vice President-Rev. j. L. Murphy
Rock Island.
Secretary-C. f. Adams, Rock Isl
and.
Treasurer George NJ. Blakslee
Board OF Managers. W. Stew
art, j. ID. Warnock. j. T. Noftsker
&. j. Dempsey, H. ID. Folsom, j
Ramser, A. Blackhall, N. o. Peter
son, Rock Island; Rev. o. o. Smith
Clarence Adams, George Stang, Mo
line; e. ID. Mclaughlin, Milan.
At Trinity
Bishop Alexander Burgess, of tn
Episcopal diocese OF Quincy, wa
present at all the services at Trim
ity church yesterday, preaching abb
discourses both morning and even
ing. In the evening he administers,
the rite of confirmation to a class o
IS people. four Of whom were male
presented by the rector, Rev. K. +
Sweet.
German Lutheran.
The German Lutheran church yes
terday morning held special confir
nation services. large class bein:
received into the church. Rev. A. C.
Mennicke officiating. Those who re
ceived the sacred rite were: