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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-04-14
REDEE,ISG CIRCUMSTANCES.

The reported action of the United
States Government upon the diplomatic
affair of January 18th is not at all sur
prising to those who have faith in the
continued attitude of friendship which
United States officials have, except for
a short interim of unpleasantness, al
WAYS maintained toward the Hawaiian
Government. This action has a signifi-
canoe which is interesting if not i'm
portant as showing the change of yolicy
that has gradually made itself plain
since the promotion of Mr.. Olney to the
position of Secretary of State. 1t also
presents certain features which mark
more clearly the unfortunate position
in which the American Minister has
been placed. Mr.. Willis, while an ex-
ecutive officer, is at the same time en-
tirely subject to orders, and must carry
out those orders to the best of his
ability, whatever the results may be to
him personally. In failing to recognize |
the 18th of January Mr.. Willis was un-
dOubtedly carrying out the spirit, if |
not the letter, of instructions received |
from Secretary Olney's predecessor. In |
fact, had Secretary Gresham been in of
fee at the time, we consider it among
the highly probable possibilities that
the position taken by Mr.. Willis would
have received executive sanction.
But times seem to have changed. The
new deal has brought different leaders
to the front, and Mr.. Willis, forced to
act upon his original instructions, has
fallen a victim in the latest shuttle of
the political game. While we have
never approved of the action of the
diplomatic corps in the last incident,
here seem to be redeeming circum-
stances which should free Mr.. Willis
from the keen edge of personal criti-
ism which some students of the stu
ltion are inclined to offer.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-04-14

The remarks of Mr.. Loebenstein, pub
Iished in Mondays issue, show how the
opinion of the Island OF Hawaii is dl-
yided between the question Of roads Tor
the whole island and wharf Tor HlIo'
Delegations from the other districts
would undoubtedly give their votes Tor
roads. The Konas and Puma are abb
soIutelv famished for roads, and the
Government will find that by building
roads in those districts it will increase
its taxable property at least one hun
dred per cent.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-04-14
BTI;rH CERTIFICATES.

The registry of adults has been pro-
yided for satisfactorily, but the regis
tering OF births, though provided for by
law, is very unsatisfactory.
The law reads: 1T shall be incum-
bent upon the father, if living, of any
child born in this Kingdom, and if not
living, or if the child be illegitimate,
after the birth of such child to notify
some registrar of births and deaths in
the district, of the name and sex and
date of birth of said child 1t adds as
a penalty that ANY neglect to comply
with any of the foregoing provisions of
this section shall subject the delinquent,
on conviction before any police or dis
trict justice, to a fine not exceeding
twenty-five dollars for each offense."
This law is a practical dead letter. A
conviction under this law has, as far as
we can learn, never taken place; and .
there are hundreds, perhaps thousands,
OF children never registered at all. We
doubt if there are more than half a
dozen white families who have COM
piled with the law.
Now, it is quite possible that many
h
how?" 1t is very useful. Any person
leaving here should carry his certificate
of birth with him. 1t is useful in enter
ing professions, it is useful in settling
claims to property.
1t is this point of a certificate that
we want now to call attention to. The
law provides for no birth certificate,
and there is no form of certificate order
ed by the Executive. Now this should
be changed. An addition should be
made to the law, by which the form of
certificate should be prescribed, and to
cover the expense of printing a small
fee, say twenty-five cents, should be +
charged whenever a certificate is re-
quired.
The matter has been forcibly brought
to our attention by the fact that several ,
German heads of families, in leaving
here, have found considerable difficulty
over the birth certificate.
The whole system of registration, out
side OF marriage certificates, is lament {
ably lax. All marriages reported-and
those who perform the marriage cere-
mony now regularly report-are CLASH
fed according to Islands, and entered in
a record book, which is properly in
dorsed. This record goes back, how 4
ever, only comparatively few years.
A record of similar character should =
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-04-14

To cut off from the Land Office $1,000,
as is proposed, seems to be very poor
economy. The money is needed for sur
veying and opening up lands, and the
more thoroughly the work is done the
better for the pecuniary resources OF the
State. Economy is good thlng' Out
cheese-paring is an entirely different
affair
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-04-14

Further investigation shows that the
responsibility for the discrepancy in the
health certificate of the Gaelic falls en-
tirely upon the Hawaiian representa-
tive at Hong Kong. Members OF the
Board of Health speak very highly OF
the action of the doctor of the Gaelic
and the ships agents at this port. Fur
thermore, the health report of the Am
erican consul was complete to a nicely.
We have good reason to believe that
lax methods of the Hawaiian consul will
be attended to.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-04-14

be kept of all birthstone book kept in
each district and duplicate in Homo
lulu. We trust that some Of the legis-
lators may interest themselves in this
matter. 1t is far more important than
it looks at first sight.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-04-14

The Amsterdam On. W Democrat
says of Editor Kline's interview with
Chief Justice Judd on annexation: "The
eminent jurist discusses the important
matter clearly and logically Like ex-
Minister Thurston and President Dole,
whose views are also given, Justice
Judd is true-blue American, and the
happiest day in his useful and honored
career will doubtless be the one-if it
ever comes-that brings the news that
Uncle Sam has decided to add sparkling
Hawaii to his collection of Jewels
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-04-14

Lot situate on the NJ ,uka side of King
street, near Alapai street, IN Honolulu.
having u frontage of so feet on King street
and depth of $50 feet and adjoining the
premises of Mr.. J. B. Atherton, being the
same premises conveyed to ]. Alfred
Magoon, Trustee, by Kawainui and Uni
his wife, by deed dated May 25th, 1891
recorded in the Registers Office, Oahu, in
Boob133. pages GO and a.
E~Terms cash. United States gold
com.
~Conveyance at the expense of pur-
chaser
~Upset price $3.50.
J. ALFRED MACON,
Guardian of Rebecca Panee Humeku.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-04-14

E~The above property is particularly
desirable on account of its situation and
surroundings. l745-7t
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-29
LOUISA COUNTY.
A Discussion of the Question OF New
Court-House.

LOUISA, VA. Jan. 2s.-Special-A pc
tition asking the Supervisors TO adopt a
fence law for the entire county which
win prohibit hogs running at large, Is
being extensively signed.
The talk Of building a new courthouse
ana hre-prOof clerks Office Is only a
whisper on the part OF a few OF the
officials.
inc courthouse is a splendid structure.
ana mas answered all purposes for which
u was intended. II Is one OF the OLD
landmarks that the people Of the county
VIII not willingly see removed.
The clerks Orfces are large and az near
Hrf-prOOf as they can be made unless the
bookcases and records were some way
rendered non-combustible.
Whenever the question OF new buildings
becomes a matter of business. the lead
Ing Consldar8 ion then will be the great
est good 70 the greatest number of citi-
zens OF the county" \ strong effort Will
Doe made 20 have the buildings erected at
more central point say Mineral city
or Pendleton Station.
II Is claimed that large site at either
place would De donated. besides a con-
triDuton extra from the people OF the
lower cnd' OF the county.
This, added 10 the amount for which the
present buildings ana grounds would sell
I0r would ONertaiAnce any reasons Tor
destroying them and rebuilding that could
Dc presented 20 the Board of Supervisors.
The ground was made wetter by the
rain OF last week than IL has been since
last May
The roads. though generally complained
or are so good now that not single
man can be found 10 say he wants the
law of the Good-Roads Convention passed
our people are equally as unanimous
IN wishing the 'anti-gambling bill TO he
passed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-29


5eweiler Fnsai;..d.
LiNCHBuRG. Va. Jan. especial -
L. T. Spencer, O. shoe lea'er made AN
assignment yesterday. win D. W. Myers
d. trustee. Ills liabilities are about
5000 which are more than covered by
assets.
NJ H. J.. Watts. a woll-known jeweler
Was stricken with paralysis last nilht
and Is IN critical condition. Ills vile
has been paralytc for some years.
AT the parsonage of the Church Of
the Holy Cross, az Z O'Clock to-day AIR.
D. 4. Agnes. "a popular empioye oil Trenrs
cafe ana Miss Sarah Mcsorlev. sister
OF Mr. j. i. 1lcSer'ey of Richmond
were united in the holy bonds of matri-
mony, Rev. j. ). McGurk officiating.
Mr. 4. q. Agnes. brother Of the groom
was best man. and Miss Nora RYAN
maid Of honor. The bride wore % haud-
some costume of brown cloth. ANA car
ried bouquet of brides roses.
The happy couple left cu thc afternoon
chesapeake ana Ohio train Tor Puona
Vista. ON visit 90 tho f-room's parents
Air. James l.. Ch8nn "a weli-krov-r
young man. died yesterday afternoon
from hlood-poisonIng. About worl
ago be cut small pimpla from his frese,
with razor and bl0ol-Doison,no- fof-
lowed iie suffered intensely ana bis
death is aI1 20 have been horrible tUs
remains we've taken to Bedford to-day FOR
= number Of prominent colored clfi-
zens Wil meet az The coiorDd PRESBYTERIAN
church on Thursday. 10 discuss tho hest
plan 10 improve the morals of the race
and lessen crime
lffe4 CaIIia hin f....,.t. -
rcna Iill. Of Bedford. died here TOD
OF Inflammation OF tho stomach
\ grocery store in Sandy Hook owned
ny FauI heveriy 'coioredl. was destroyed
by fire early this morning.
Major 5. p. Haisey. a prominen. to-
bacco dealer of this citv. has instfr,.tes
suit for 10000 ia the CORPORATION Court
against 7. p. Jose Sons. tobacco dsola,.s
Of Bristol England III 81 ofair,o1 tb,.
while acting as a commission merchant
for MIR Halsey the English firm nut no.
hacco IN competition With his. and emf
the prices. entaiiing loss or the sum
sued for.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-29

Perfect health and strength. to darc
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il. Or. Greene of 80 weSt Fourteenth
street. New York city, is the most sue
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nervous and chronic diseases. He Is
also the discoverer OF that wonderful
medicine. DR.. Greene's Neryura blood
and nerve remedy He has established
a remarkable syste moi letter correspond
ence. by which you can write him about
your complaint. telling just how yOu
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which you are suffering. He will an
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thoroughly. and telling you a sure way
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all this you have nothing To pay. He
gives most careful attention TO every let
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ter correspondence. You have no fec
70 pay. and YOU don't have to leave your
home. Here * the best opportunity you
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-29
BETTER BE ON YOUR 0UARI
There IL "a Possibility That Europeas
Enemy May Invade Us Again This Yeas
A Suggestioc In Time.

The latest news from London Indicate
the prevalence OF great deal OF inHu
cnza, not only In that city. but through
out England and Europe. This Is IN
way the grip of last year started.
There IN an unusual amount OF cough
ing. sneezing. headache, pain in tho mus
Giles. especially around the shoulders ant
arms. cold feet--in fact. all the usual gri1
symptoms.
You may say | do not fear the grip
But do you not fear the terrible thlna
which grip may bring. especially pneumo
mia. which may come almost In mo
ment and cause your death within day
More people die suddenly from pnermo
mia than from any other known corr
plant. Why Because IL comes uneu
pectedly because IL gives no warnina
has no symptoms other than those abov
known diseases.
shall any sensible man or woman do wht
reads these words? Manifcstly quart
against the coming Of this dangerous dis
ease. How? Not by dosing with uuinine
but by strengthening, by t0ning the syS
tenn with some pure stimplant OF tonit
power. There are many which claim Il
possess Ibis quality, but there Is but ont
VIII y does possess It, That ont
Il 4 - ire Malt Whskey. II hal
stood the test Of years. and IS the mos
popular preparation to-day known 10 tn
American people Physicians recommene
it. it Is generally used, and IL s univer'
sally admitted 10 possess qualities knows
only 10 itself. DO not permit your drug
gist or grocer 10 persuade you otherwise
but insist upon having what you call for
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-29
LILLIAN RUSSELL EcLirsED.
Camille D'trylile il Pronounced the puec n
,F fpp,ff. eunr.

camille D'Arvile and her own COM
PAW. which numbers seventy people. MAIL
make tour of the larger cities bon the
South hy special arrangement under tine
direction oi Messrs. c. b. jefferson, klaw
a FrI,rrrr .rDl opera presented will
Ua --Nfadeiiue. or the Magic kiss" which
has proved TO boz one of the most enter-
tsf1ine events OF present theatricas. Tia
book ot tire opera is by Stanislsu5
efe-.- a.I tha music Is comroqfd pv
Inli.n r.itarjs me success achieved
6T Miss D.Srville ana company In New
Torl. city for twenty weeks. in Boston
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-29

getncr with the revolver used by the
young man. in a private place for safe
keeping Mr.. Rowelle then stated that he
would not open the letter. and that II
Mr. SHIELD recovered from his Injuries
the letter would De returned 20 the writer
unread.
When Mr. Rowelle was seen yesterday
he stated that the letter contained nothing
OF "A public interest. 1T was Of a totally
private nature. and he declined to civulge
any Of Us contents.
III has been stated upon good authority
that for some time before Mr.. SHIELD shot
himself he had not been himself. and was
not responsible for his act. This Is
thought 10 be true by those who were
most intimate with the unfortunate man.
Doubts as To his sanity have been freely
expressed. Dr. George Ben Johnston.
who attended the young man, when asked
az 10 the sanity Of Mr.. SHIELD, said he was
averse 10 discussing matters pertaining
70 tho condition or affairs OF his patients.
but ne thought that In Justice to the
dead man ne might say that II was his
opinion that Mr. SHIELD was insane az the
time he shot himself. and had been so for
some months previous 30 the time Of his
act.
Many expressions OF regret were heard
about the City Hall YESTERDAY az the
death Of Mr. Shield He was well known
hv those connected with The municipal
departments. and vas very po--iar
am0IC them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-29
DHADGIAG 1nE R4Prsn4Y,ocx
A Richmond Firm Completes One Contract
and Moves 10 Another

FREDERicKsBuRG. Va. Jan o.
Speclal--Mr. William b. sors,n died sun
day. az his home near Colnorn. King
George county.
Dir. G. n. Rudasille. OF Madison coun-
", who was arrested here Oh charpe
Of selling brandy without a license has
been hOnorably acquitted, the evidence
against him being insufficient
The virginia Dredging C0mpan,. OF
Richmond, has completed lis work OF
dredging the Rappahannock river. Lay-
ing been engaged az this point ior talee
months. The contract price Was siFClc.
The dredging-machine, tug and force
OF thirty hands win leave ,0-,lag Tor
Trbanna. on the lower Ra9aaalnnc,k
river. where tie company has q si0Gg
contract for dredging the oar A. that
place.
The revival services continue q the
Methodist church. and are conducted ty
Rev. J. Z. Stump. and the pastor. Fcv.
=. G.. Ferguson. y number OF cUnyer-
slons have been made.
A thief entered the residen:a OF Cap
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-29
UAION SEMINARY PLANS.
Tho Professors at fIampden. sidney
fiea,ed " in hlchitec. Reads Plans.

8 fNa' ca " 4 ~ ~ tHitttt isfao idh-.
A special last night 10 The Times from
Hampden-SIdncy. Va. says:
Mr. Charles IA Read. Jr., architect
of the new buildings Of Union Theological
Seminary. 90 be erected in Richmond.
spent last week at Hampden-Sidney. In
conference with the members Of the fac
ulty. concerning various details of the
new structures which are soon to &C.
cupy the superb site on Brook turnpike.
Alr. Reads record rs an architect, and
the character OF the buildings he has
erected On Washington and Richmond,
such IS the Medical College OF George
town University. The Times building
and the Planters National Rank. OF Rich
mOnd. had raised the expectation thas he
would do good work for the Seminary.
said that Dir. Read had surpassed all ex-
pectauOns. and had submitted Dians for
n group OF buildings which combine dig
nifty Of appearance and convenience of
use to a degree that they have never
secf before
A gentleman who has recently travelled
through the North. after examining the
plans carefully. remarked that the adj
ministrati0n building. the library. and
dormitories. were easily the best build
lngs Tor the use OF tirst-claes theo-
logical seminary he had seen anywhere
in this country
Tho work will be let to contract in the
near future
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-29

tain II. McCracken a few evenings sircc
and stole from his sons room u sold
watch. valued a; $50. and sum OF
money.
Hon. William a. Little. Jr.. at rsrent
commemorative Attorney for this city.
has declared his intention OF teing a
candidate for reelection. lie will 10
opposed by Mir. Alvin T. Emorey.
Mr.. j. W. Colbert. OF this city. BSs
patented Il car coupler. which is sal by
experts 10 be n superior levi,e 20 sny
now in use.
Mr.. William Ball. OF Hanover. and Miss
Annie Hicks. daughter OF .dr. John II.
Hicks. of this county, were married a
few days ago. at the home of tho bride,
Rev. J. II. Crismond officiating.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-29
VERY FINE Showing.
The Life Insurance Company of Virginia
Moving Rapid, Forward.

Tho LIE Insurance Company of Virginia
Moving Rapidly Forward.
The annual statement OF tic Lille IN
.,fance Company OF Virginia for $50.
which has just been made public, shows
ii most remarka b.c grown sA" pFosperl-
~ nofvlthstaudirg the ereat financial
,f.-,ossior, tnr1lzh which tn whole coun-
,r, has lust passed. H. IS, perhaps, safe
IN sea-, That hardly another Virginia enter
mis-. can make such showing OF in
c~.,-,d bus.ncss and revenue for the past
year ,,,.,. .,-.
,.la. stand as a mon lmeut TO the known
worth of .he concern, ana the integrity
a.i. business mauag ment OF the officials
~ IS worth while tO pause for moment
ia glance az the WOnderlul growth OF
mis- company For instance, IN 1855, the
premium income amounted TO N3.65OJ
while m the year just closed this III
come amounts 10 S59i ,3>3o5 or an increase
ip aieht years Of nearly ave hundred thou
sand dollars.
For the year 1894 the premium income
amounted to S5si..9i.ol. showing an in
crease this year over the preceding one
oil nearly $1,000. Considering the hard
times this is truly wonderful
rha GROSS income OF the company dur
inc 1853. amounts to the immense sum OF
So ls5. 81. and the insurance now IN force
amounts TO SIS. 659, 49,
puring the year 1895 there has been
am Increase of 1903 policies in force.
making q total OF 1855 The increase in
amount Of insurance In force during the
year is s. 05s. 5l2. and the claims and divi-
bends paid during the year amount to
.s2Gl. 40 01.
Tb's concern has paid out to policy
holders since its organization. the sum Of
.ss2Zp2i II would seem from these
fgures that the Life Insurance Company
OF Virginia had been exempted from the
depressing effects of hard times.
Surely this statement VIII, give TO the
pubic that confidence which this we'll
known company deserves
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-29
Southern Railway Passenger service "a
the south.

The Southern railway train leaving
Richmond at u - r. NJ. daily makes close
connection at Danyiile at q i. NJ. With
tho United States fast mail. This train
carries through sleepers 10 the following
points: Columbia. Savannah Jackson.
Vile. Atlanta. Montgomery. Mobile. and
New Orleans.
Train leaving Richmond at 2 A. NJ with
Sleeper 10 Greensboro makes close connec.
ton at Danville, also with the Washington
and Southwestern Nestibuled Limited,
carrying through Pullman cars 10 Ashe-
vile and Hot Springs, n. c., and all the
principal points I'm the South These
trains are equipped with the latest inn
proved palace and combination cars.
For further Information apply TO
c. w. CECIL,
Travelling Passenger Agent,
No. go east Main street. Richmond, Va
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-29

The West Virginia Debt Commission Holds
"a short session.

a meeting Of the members Of the West
Virginia Debt Commission held short
session at the Exchange Hotel yesterday
nr.scnf. Nesers. John b. Moon. OF Abe
marie Cchairmam. II. -. Flood. 81. r.
Wickham. H. ~. DOwnine, Randolph
Harrison. Judge ". +. Ray, ana Score
tary Joseph Button.
Tho only work done by the committee
was 10 prepare its report for presenta-
ton 10 the Legislature. The report
simply states what has been done by the
commission. aud contains mass OF cor
rosDoldence relative TO - matter.
among which are communications from
Governor McCorkle OF West Virginia.
80 legislation is asked for. the report
simply being allowed 10 speak for itself
Tho report win probably De presented 10
The LEGISLATURE To-day or tomorrow.
IL is understood that the commission
has failed 20 come 10 any satisfactory
agreement with West Virginia
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-29

The Famous Pugilirt 70 BE seen at the
Tnrnlrr In-s lEhi.

TIL. new play which James j. Corbett
viii produce al the Theatre tonight is
called "A Naval Cadet u was written
hr Charles g. Vincent Not only IS IL
easily the best piece t.af has come from
tfis prolific manufacture or plays but
IS is wel above the average of dramas
in Jos class Indeed. 30 compares laFof-
ablr with "The Pr0dieai bauEnter ana
even ..The Ticket of Leave Man Ihere
Is plenty of good material in %. and Do ls
pcr,ireiy dramatic Ihe situations are
not unusually atersotypr0. On the whole.
r. b. pr8isewortay meiodrama, ana rs
rrolucBou is elaborate and l.dicious as
=, scenery ami costumes. Air. 1ornett
has acquired ease ami seh-posse son
since 'ho nrst appeared ON the stage. ana
rfe -ereor-r1auce of Ncd Cornell d. meri-
iorl6us I'm every respect ii.s nas- ,., ,i.
irc which takes place in me second aci,
h. sl,.as. Greatly admired. end bis combat
al tae close Of 'he pic Ti4 o i.e f En5ce-
Jar villain. unprecedented D5 Joni Nie 81.
h. ne most realistic and energetic ihine
@, ne Kind eyer seen on thf stag end H9 l5l
knocks aye given and itfrNti' anu ln- -
rrsounding whack OF ihe Knockout n4o"
h. most cOnN 'ncing.