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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-06-13
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

President Dole's message to the
Legislature is a thoroughly bust
ness-like document, and, in a clear
and dignifed manner sets a good
example for the members Of the
House and Senate to follow in their
deliberations. There is no branch
ing off into new and possible fields
of legislation, but a careful state
ment of toe problems that are
before the country and require inn
mediate attention. The President
urges the necessity of legislation
that shall bring to the country
population that shall be perman-
ent and tend to strengthen the
political and commercial interests,
all of which is to be brought
about by offering better induce
ments for small settlers, and at
the same time taking active meas
ures to regulate immigration, thus
combining forces all along the line
and increasing the power of selec-
ton as to what people shall become
citizens of the country.
The proposition to take active
measures in furthering cable COM
munication with the countries Dor
dering on the Pacific, is the fore
runner of an aggressive policy that |
ought to bring about something
tangible from the mass of material
which has amounted to little more
than a discussion Of what might be
done if the several nations interest
ed were disposed to do anything.
What can be done is the question
that now comes up. What country
will enlist it's forces with Hawaii to
promote the building Of Pacific
cable and not follow the presidents
Of the past, in improving the legis-
lative functions to talk rather than
act? The time has come for action,
and this Republic needs to be pre-
pared to meet what advances may
be made by nations or corpora
tions. Although the Legislature
can hardly be expected to make
any definite move in the matter of
appropriation, it can at least pass
an enabling act which shall give
the Executive power to cooperate
with the United States or England
and give assurance that the Repub-
lie of Hawaii stands ready to share
a fair portion of the financial bur-
den required to make cable COM
munication a sound reality.
The President pays a fitting
tribute to the body in whose hands
the legislative functions of the Re-
public have rested during the two
years just past, and very properly
he reminds the Legislators of today
that the foundation of the policy
of the reorganized Government CEN I
tiers in the annexation of Hawaii to {
the United States.
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Timely Copies
fmme 8, 1885.

It is a striking commentary
on the diplomacy of Messrs
Cleveland, Gresham and Com
pany that while Nicaragua
turned first to the United
States for help in her trouble
with England, the chief honors
of the settlement are carried
off by Nicaragua's neighbor,
Salvador.
A problem so difficult for the
| Cleveland administration to
handle in any satisfactory way,
before Corinto was seized, has
now been easily solved through
the Salvadorean Minister in
London.
1t is now asserted in Wash
ington that the suggestion to
Salvador to put herself forward
was made by the Department
of State. Be that as it may, it
does not take from her the
credit of her act.
1t only raises the question
why British occupation of Cor
into was awaited before a
settlement was reached. Of
course, Salvador was power
less to demonstrate or reason
with England while threaten
ing her would, have been out
of the question. Salvador has
not a solitary warship, nor is
she of such importance to Eng
land that she could be counted
upon to help her. She simply
satisfied herself with the brief
est examination that Nicaragua
could and would pay the
money demanded by Great
Britain, offered herself as guar
antor, and the whole thing was
over.
Salvador is the smallest
sovereign state in this hemis-
phere. In area she is less than
New Jersey; in population not
equal to Connecticut. But in
Nicaragua's hour of distress it
is she, rather that has proved
herself the giant and the !
United States the pigmy. 1t
is said that Coming events
cast their shadows before
them" Can it be possible
that the United States will
again play the part of the pig
my as regards diplomacy in
connection with these islands
Imitation is the sincerest
flattery and there can be no
better evidence of the super
iority and value of the Pennsyl-
VIVA Lawn Mower. We re-
gard durability as the first i'm
portance, and with decent care
one of the mowers ought to
asst a life time. It is one of the
ightest and easiest running
avn mowers ever placed upon
he market, a child can run it
and considers it is fun. A
we'll kept lawn is one of the
many things that go to make a
home attractive and inviting.
We have the famous Good
'ear & Shaumut garden hose,
made of 4-ply heavy pure rub,
Der, and will out wear any
'ther hose on the market.
Economy is something that we
hould practice.
If you have anything that is
worth keeping we should en-
.eavor to keep it we'll. We
ave a reel for the preserva-
ion Of hose when not in use,
hat is compact and at the
anne time facilitates your NOV
1g the hose from one part of
be yard to another.
Take a few minutes of your
me some morning and invest
l one of our Ball Nozzle ,
avn Sprinklers. No direct
ons are necessary. Turn on I
ne water-the ball does it all.
he Ball Nozzle once seen
els itself. It is perfect I
AVN sprinkler and reproduces
le April shower, Another
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Auction 5aIes.
BY Lewis J. Levey.
AT AUCTION.

am instructed to sell at the Residence
of the late Mons. HENRI VERLEYE,
French Commissioner, Beretania street,
near Punchbowl
On Thursday, June 18TH
AT 10 O'CLOCK A. NJ,
The whole of his Hous hold Furniture,
(nearly all of which was made in and inn
ported from Paris) consisting in part as
follows:
Upholstered Parlor Set
Genre Aubisson Partisan Style;
Chinese Parlor Sets, inlaid with Mother
OF Pearl and handsomely carved; Elegant
Chinese Whatnots, Center Tables, Deco
rated Satsuma Ware, very fine and rare
SEVRES TEA SET,
Ornaments and Plaques, Japanese En-
large variety, Fine Bronze Vases, Statu-
airy and Candlabras, also Elegantly
Carved Oak Dining Set, consisting OF
Chairs, Sideboard, Dessevoir and Extern
sion Table, all made in Paris; Upright
Piano, Chandeliers. Lamps, Ice Chest,
Glassware, Crockery and Plated Ware,
Solid Silver Tea and Coffee Service,
Knives, Forks, Carvers, ETC.; Hand.
painted Japanese and Chinese Dinner
and Tea Sets, Wheeler ana Wilson Sew
ing Machine, Wines, Cognac, Cham
payne, Liqueurs, ETC.. etc, Also
GOOD FAMILY CARRIAGE
and Harness, , New Sets of Harness. ?
Australian Riding Saddles, nearly new
and Good Brake.
This is q good opportunity OF pro-
curing rare and valuable articles OF Vertu
and Bric-a -brac
81 House open for inspection on
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, from
10 A. NJ. to P. N. previous to day of sale.
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eminent.

The HAWAIIAN GAZETTE is issued
on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-04-19
Message From the Dead.

A bottle was picked up on the beach
a, Glen's Pier, not far from Saugatuck,
Sunday evening, April IA, containing a
note signed by Robert Mcclure, engi-
neer of the Chicora, which reads as fol
lows.
Captain Shines and Mr.. Clark
washed overheard. Engine is broken
and we are all lost. Are near enough
to land to see the shore if it was not
showing
This goes far To prove the statement
of the man Plummer, of South Haven,
who stated that he saw the Chcora
near that port on the afternoon Of Jan.
81, and it will be proved that the Chic
ora was only lost by the breaking of
her machinery or losing the stearing
gear. Her hull in that case is undoubt-
edly near shore and search has already
commenced for it.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-04-19

Walter NJ. Wadley, prominent farmer
and drover of Byron, has been missing for
several days and no trace Of him can be
found. When last seen he had about
- 600 in cash on his person. IL is feared
that he has been foully dealt with. but
there are also rumors that he has skipped
because of financial endorsements
Bertrand, wealthy lumberman Of
Muskegon, met man coming out of the
side door Of his residence The other after
noon. Supposing him 10 have been tran
SactIng business with Mrs Bertrand. Mr
b bowed politely 10 the stranger Upon
entering the house he found that the ylsi
tor had stolen gold watch. chain, jew
elry and other articles.
George w King, a druggist Of Muske-
gon, and Mary Hughson also Of that city.
are under arrest, charged with the murder
Of Nathan Douglass. three years ago.
Suspicion pointed To King and the woman.
and the body of the old man was disin
tered few weeks ago, and the stomach
sent 10 Prof Vaughn at Ann Arbor, who
found arsenic in IT. The authorities were
notified and the arrests followed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-04-19
TRAINED RATS ON A RAIL ROAD.
Wonderful Performance Given In Paris
by Intelligent Rodents.

A Russian 10y the name of DOurOf has
made "A business OF training rats 10 do
queer things. and al the same time has
carefully studied their habits aud WAYS.
A contributor 20 the Cincinnati IribuHc,
who Visited him aad his $50 uncaged
rats, found him i'm the act OF exhibiting
his rat railroad, 1t consisted of
narrow track laid in circle, upon
which were three passenger carriages
large enough To hold five OF six rats
apiece, "A luggage van, and pretty lit
tie engine. Close To the track was a
small painted wooden house. which
served as "A station. There were points
and other railway paraphcrnalia. Pres
emily "A cage was brought in which con-
tanned considerable number of rats.
Dourof clapped his hands together three
times, and all the rats came running
out of the cage and swarming into and
about the little station. He clapped his
hands again and half "A dozen black.
sleek rats-very respectable, cOrpulent
fellows-climbe into the first carriage,
which was first class.
Once more DourOf capped and half
dozen black and white rats. regularly
MAJ hNhf ~ AhAD Ali' NtNbil'l-NAstNo kil-
rage while an unfortunately marked
and rather disreputable looking COM
pany scrambled into the last carriage,
which was third class. A black rat,
who did duty as the station master,
promenaded up and down on the plat
form OF the little house, while two or
three small white rats dragged some
little trucks into the baggage van.
These were the porters. A whistle was
heard, the driver rat climbed upon the
engine, and pOintsman rushed 10 the
points. Again the whistle sounded aud
the train moved of around the track.
The training of the rats to the per-
Torrance of this feat was, NJ. DOurof
declared, extremely easy. except in the
case of the porters, whose education
has caused him great deal of trouble.
Each party of passengers" had been
placed, one party at time, at their
breakfast hour opposite the carriage to
which they belonged, in which some
soaked bread had already been placed.
AT his signal they had been liberated
and had quickly found the bread. Lit
tie by little they had been trained in
this way TO enter the proper carriages.
The engine was operated with clock
work and the rats had nothing TO do
with il.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-04-19
The Man OF Moderate Means.

"The value of sharp pair Of shears
has long been commonly recognized,
said the man of moderate means. but
| don't think the ink bottle has ever be-
gun 10 receive the recognition 10 which
its usefulness entities it. Indeed. if |
were called upon 10 choose between
them should unhesitatingly prefer the
ink bottle.
Valuable as the shears undoubtedly
are, their use is after ali but limited,
while the ink bottle is useful in many
ways. You can trim oil frayed shirt
front or pair OF cuffs or a collar with a
pair Of shears but what more can YOU
do with them? Nothing.
"When the covering is worn of but
ton OF what use are the shears? You
get out the ink bottle and ink the but
ton mould. Has IA button-hole grown
white with wear? Ink. Suppose YOU
find when YOU get your black diagonal
out in the fall that the patient moth.
which never takes a vacation, has bored
hole i'm it in some conspicuous place
under which the white lining shows.
Are the shears useful here, or do YOU
get out the ink bottle again aud saturate
that white spot with ink? II white
threads show in a frayed edge, the ink,
how useful, Aud what but ink can re-
store color to the pale seam, or make a
binding turned white black again?
NO, sir; il could have bat one,
then give me the ink bottle. ~ T.
sun.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-04-19
The Strongest Wood.

The strongest wood which grows
within the limits of the United States is
that known "a nutmeg hickory, which
hourlshes on the lower Arkansas river
The most elastic is tamarack the black
or shellbark, standing not far below.
The wood with the least elasticity and
lowest specific gravity is the fscus
aurea. The wood of the highest specific
gravity is the blue wood of Texas and
Mexico. The heaviest of the foreign
woods are the pomegranate aud the
lgnum vitae, and the lightest is cork
-Four hundred and thirteen different
species of trees grown in the various
states and territories, and of the num-
Der sixteen when perfectly seasoned
will sink in water. These woods Of
high specific gravity grow mostly in the
arid regions of New Mexico, Arizona.
and Nevada
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-04-19
Gratiot County Live Stock.

Census bulletin No, 4, issued from
the Office of Secretary of State, treats
of tie stock and wool in Michigan.
We give the following statistics for
Gratiot county. for the fiscal year end
ing June /, 1894:
Horses--Number of horses one year
old, including spring colts, 767; one
year old and under two years, 1,200;
two years old and under three years,
,296; three years old and over, 10,12S;
mules and asses, 80.
Cattle-Number of cattle, exclusive
OF milch cows and working oxen, under
one year old, including spring calves.
.4,7S1: one year old and under two
years, 4,256; two years old and under
three years, sos; three years old and
over, 29l mich COWS 9,279; working
oxen, POI.
Hogs-Number under one year old,
including spring pigs, 1925; one
year old and over, 4,470.
Sheep-Number under one year, in
Guiding spring lambs. 3s,945: one year
old and over. 59.S23.
Wool-Number OF hecces in 1894,
1855; number pounds of wool, 3l9,-
.32t.
Pure bred cattle (recorded) on hand
June /, 1894: Galloway, 3; Guernsey,
/. Holstein, Is; Jersey, CT: Shorthorn,
.G1.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-04-19
A BACK BLOW.
The Weapon Small, - but None More
Certain or Effective.

In these times when backs are lame.
when almost every other one we meet has
now and then, or all the time, back that
aches or pains -"a weak back a bad
back, back that makes their life a mis-
cry 10 bear and still they go on day by
day in pain and suffering. Now It's the
easiest thing in the world to give this
played out back "a blow that will settle
it, and put in its place a new one equal IN
any. It's just like this; hit at the cause;
most backaches come from kidney disor-
ders. Reach the kidneys, start their
cloggcdup fibres in operation; when this
is done YOU can say goodbye TO backache
Here is a case from Battle Creek: Mr.
Josiah VI. Shoup lives at 81 Broad Street,
ne was member of the Battle Creek po-
lice force for many years. As n member
of the force he served the city well. but
the rough weather he was often subjected
to laid the foundation of kidney disorder.
which has troubled him very much. Here
is what he says about it:
about three years ago, while on the
police force, | contracted from exposure u
kidney trouble, which has since given me
no end of trouble The pain was right
through my kidneys and across the small
of my back if sitting down and | wanted
10 stand up, had to arise very slowly and
gently to avoid increasing the pain; ! had
such tired out feelings all the time, and /
was steadily getting worse. About two
months ago, hearing of Doan's Kidney
Pills, got box Their action and effect
was most complete they removed the old
aching pains for good can now get
around as quickly as anybody. Doan's
Kidney Pills are certainly as represented.
For sale by all dealers. Price 80 cents.
Mailed by Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
~ Y, sole agents for the L. S Remember
the name, UOan'S, and take no other.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-04-19
Gets An ApnrnprintiOn.

Last week the legislature passed the
Maple River improvement bill, appro-
priating ID sections of land for lower
ing the bed of the river and draining
the swamp lands along its upper
course. This appropriation will bring
in the neighborhood of $40, 900, or pos
sibly $4,000, depending on the price
the lands can be sold fer.
Senator Martin and Representative
McNall are deserving of great credit
for their persistence in pushing this bill.
Representative Redfern of Clinton also
did good work to get the much needed
improvement.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-04-19
How lie Proposed.

The New Orleans P,cdVUHe has this
interesting story of two literary cele-
brites in recent issue:
The late Prof. Aytoun was uncom.
monty diifident when making proposals
of marriage TO Miss Jane Emily Wilson,
mo afterward became his wife. The
lady reminded him that before she should
give her absolute consent it would be
necessary that he obtain her fathers APP
prevail.
You must speak for me- said the
sutton. for | could not summon courage
to speak to the professor on the sub
ject.'
Papa is in the library" said the
lady.
Then YOU hal better 90 to him. "
said the sutton, and I'll wait till you
return"
The lady proceeded to the library
and taking her father atiectionately by
the hand mentioned that the professor
had asked her hand i'm marriage. She
added: "Shall | accept his oller papa?
lie is SO diflident that he won't speak to
you about it himself.
"Then we must deal tenderly with his
feelings said the hearty old Chris.
;Opher. I'll write my reply ON slip
of paper and pin it to your back.
"Papas answer is on the back of my
dress. said Miss Jane as she entered
the drawing room.
Turning round the delighted sutton
read these words: with the authors
compliments.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-04-19
Live Stock Statistics

a bulletin issued by the secretary Of
state gives some interesting statistics rela
tive TO live stock in Michigan June |.
1894, there were In the state 663 1862 horses
6 332 assess and mules, j0G 800 mich
cows, II, 26i working oxen, 5j4 ,5S3 cattle
of other kind. S31 800 hogs under one year
old, l9i, 40 hogs oyer one year old, isl
G?4 sheep under one year and ? 2G2 9G1
over that age. The statistics show an in
crease in the number of all animals except
sheep. of which there are 633 9j4 less than
were reported 10 years ago
The total wool clip of the state last year
was II G9G, 322 pounds, an average Of q. %
pounds per head.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-04-19
LEGISLATIVE NOTES.

The house has agreed to Senator Pres
tons bill allowing the state board of edu
cation 10 grant state teachers certificates
TO teachers from other states.
The senate has passed a bill amending
the law relative to the incorporation of
mutual fire insurance companies.
The general charter bill for cities Of the
fourth class passed the senate by vote of
Il 10 10.
The senate has passed a bill for the adj.
mission of children under TWO years OF
age TO the state public school
The senate has passed an amendment 10
the highway law so a. 10 prohibit the open
inc of anv road within half mile Of eX
listing parallel roads.
The bill TO allow school commissioners
10 examine candidates 20 the Agricultural
College has been foyorably reported.
The bill prescribing that prison wardens
NAV be dismissed only on regular proceed
ings based on written charges has passed
the senate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-04-19
April Crop Report.

The crop report for April says; The
frost WAS not out of the ground April !;
the temperature during March was cold
and dry wheat and grass made no growth,
had not even ''greened up. The cOndi
ton Of wheat in the southern counties,
comparison being with average years. was
- per cent; central and northern counties,
- per cent state 81 per cent. Last year
the state average was 90 per cent The
average condition of clover meadows in
the state is ~ per cent The continuous
cold weather has been favorable for fruit.
and the outlook is promising for full
average crop.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-04-19

A bill relative 10 mortgaging the estate
OF deceased persons has passed the senate.
The equal suffrage bill has been favor.
ably reported by the house.
The house has agreed to the bill making
the Office of street railroad commissioners
elective
The house has amended the game laws
for the protection of deer. The season as
provided in the new hill is from Noyem.
Der 10 10 November %. MAC.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-04-19

The O. F.. Miller Rupture Treatment
Co. of Detroit have for over two years
made regular visits to Saginaw, where
they have enjoyed a patronage second
only to their Detroit business. They
have received hundreds of letters from
Hernia sufferers in Midland, Isabella
and Gratiot counties, but, until re-
Gently were not in position TO extend
their appointments 10 the smaller cities.
Midland. Mt. Pleasant and st. Louis
are among the first TO be favored, and.
no doubt. the Doctors will have their
hands full. as about one-tenth of the
entire male population i slightly or
seriously rupturcd. Women and girls
are not exempt, but fewer of them are
troubled. The Doctors will be at the
Sherwood House, Midland, April % %.
"a. %; Bennett House, Mt Pleasant.
April &c, p. %. %, 30; Park Hotel,
st. Louis. May /, ?, 3, 1.
The Miller treatment cures all kinds
Of rupture. regardless of age, sex on
occupation, without pain, operation or
DECEPTION from work. Satisfaction
guaranteed in every case, or no pay re-
quired. Free trial will be given To
those calling at either place during the
first two days.
Consultation. examination and ref
crences free daily. Hours, a. m. to
3 p. IN. Physicians invited to investi-
cate and bring their worst cases foI
trial.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-04-19
To Make buildings Ft!eproof

Much attention is now paid TO meth
DDS of tireprootiug the steel skeletons of
buildings erected at the present time.
especially in the case of structures in
tended for public purposes. A notable
illustration of this feature is presented
in the treatment of the s'eat girders of
the new fremont temple in Boston.
The steel Orders are first placed in
terra Gotta blocks, on all sides and be-
low, these blocks being then strapped
with iron all around the Orders and
upon this is stretched expanded metal
lathing, covered with "A heavy coat of
Windsor cement; over this comes iron
Turing. which receives a second layer
of expanded metal lath, the latter, in
turn, receiving the finished plaster.
There is consequently in this arrange
ment for fire protection first, dead
air space then layer of terra Gotta, a
Windsor cement covering, another dead
air space, and finally the external
Windsor cement. These great girders
are characterized as the vital parts of
the whole steel structure, the necessity
OF their absolute protection being ex-
planned by the fact that rise in tenn
perature of 800 degrees would throw
the columns out OF place about an inch
and a half each side. and a rise of
about 500 de yrees would ruin the steel.
Another feature 10 be noted in this
work relates TO the partitions of the
outside corridors about the auditorium.
these being built of terra Gotta blocks,
held securely in place by means of an
gle irons, and bound together by ex-
panded metal lathing IN each side, up
on which is paced the p aster.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-04-19
The T. q A Road Sold

Acting under Instructions from the
United states Circuit court in Cincinnati
Henry c. Blanchard of Detroit. on Friday
of last week, sold the +. A. \ Il \ W.
road The property was sold To K C..
Martin of New York for $500, 900 Mar.
Tin represents the bondholders who hold
- per cent of the mortgage Indebtedness
of The property The road will remain
under the control Of the receivers until the
sale is confirmed which cannot be done
for go days