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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-06-20
SEISMIC WAVE.

The volcanic wave. of which Oahu
had notice from its tide gauge, on the
fifteenth. struck the Island of Hawaii
on it's west coast somewhat later than
II gave notice on this Island. With
the knowledge we now have there is
very little doubt as to what direction
the wave came from. 1t is undoubt-
edly from the northwest. 1t is evil
IDENTIFY a wave from long distance,
or else from a comparatively small
submarine eruption among, the Islands
to the northwest of us. The former
is the more probable hypothesis, be-
cause there has been no volcanic ac-
ton among those scattered islets
within any historical or bygone day
record. and we we'll know that in
Japan there are constant seismic dis
turbances.
The view that seems most plausible
is that the wave came from the direc-
ton of Japan 1t would under those
circumstances strike the Island OF
Kauai in the region of Napali Hardly
a soul lives there and we shall never
know how high it rose against those
steep rocks. Kauai protected Oahu
from the great rush, therefore we
got Just about the ordinary rise and
fall of the wave. A similar protec-
tion was afforded to Maui by Molokai
and the leeward side of Lanai. Thus
it is plain why Lahaina felt nothing
of the wave, though at Kaanapali, to-
wards Honokohau the sea receded and
the wave was felt. The northeast side
of Hawaii would be but scraped by the
wave. it would pass by because there
would be little resistance. But on the
West side of Hawaii it would be very
far different.
The West side of Hawaii would, un-
der the theory advanced, present
considerable surface for the wave to
strike. It's full force should have
struck about the Ka Lac Ia Mano,
though the passing of the water must
have been felt all round the Island and
probably strongly at Kawaihae. Run
ming down the coast it must gradually
have increased in size, owing to the
obstruction of the island. Thus we
hear from the observers that it was
eight feet at KaiIua, little south OF
IA Lac ka Mano, it was fifteen feet
further south and twenty or thirty feet
further south still.
The whole theory of the matter can
be seen in any freshet, or, in fact, in
any ordinary stream which has rocks
above it's surface.
That Keauhou should have been SO
much damaged is also clearly demon
stratable. 1t lies in a pocket. The
wave rushed down the coast and ma
turally piled up in that little nook
The mass of headland which overtops
Kealakehua Bay and protects it com
nnences at Keauhou.
AS To what exactly has happened
no man, however scientific, can safely
predicate. But as to the di-
rection, we think that there car
be very little doubt; and the short ex-
posltion Of the reasons for the position
taken can be very easily corroborated
by first consulting map Of the Pacific
and then Of the whole group.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-06-20
BI6YCLETsS.

II would be . good idea 10 teach our
policemen 10 use bicycle. II has been
done With much success in New York,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-06-20
= THE -
H0W0ii0D PIo1teTS' Monthly,
II. M. WHITNEY, Editor.
Contents for June, 1896.

The Louisiana Sugar Bounty Claims.
Countervailing Duty on Sugar.
Publications Received.
A trip to Hilo and Olaa.
Hamakua Notes from Our Core
spondent.
'.Buckra Land" or Two Weeks in
Jamaica.
Electro Plant Culture.
Regarding Cane Juice Qualification.
Notes Regarding Fermentation in the
Sugar House.
The heterogeneous Contents of Mill
and Diffusion Juices.
Formula for Yield of Second Sugars.
Sugar Cane Culture.
Cultivation Of Tobacco.
Diffusion of knowledge.
Our Rich Mother Country.
Christianity and Communism.
Hindus at Trinidad.
What is a Dollar? The Question An
swered.
Perseverance and Patience the Only
Road to Success.
Steel Track Highways.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-08

was the absence of +. r. Coudert. repre-
senting New York. and James Adds. or
Connecticut. -Four other states and Ter
ritorics were not represented. Hon. W.
j. BRYAN. OF Nebraska. was In the COM
mi;tee-room some time and there was
considerable talk IN his absence about
making him the permanent presiding Of
ficer OF the convention. At the sugses-
ton Of his friends. however, his name
has not been presented. FOR the reason
that he might be a candidate for Presi-
dent before the convention.
Thomas J. Cogan. Of Cincinnati. was
the choice Of the committee for secretary
OF the convention. This office was sup
posed 10 have been picked out for Major
Towles, the aged, but energetic secretary
OF tho Bimetallic League. but he did not
master enough votes at the time when
they counted.
COMPLAINT AGAINST MARTIN.
Sergeant-at-Arms Martin was the OBJ
iect Of some sharp criticism. and an ef-
fort was made By half dozen radical sill
yer men, whose names were within ID. 70
turn him down, and recommend another
person for permanent sergcant-at-arrns
The six men so voted when the question
took the form Of a resolution. and when
they were defeated IT was announced
that they reserved the right to bring in
a minority report. recommending the re-
moval OF Colonel Martin.
The chief complaint is that Colonel Mar
tin did not prove himself capable OF
handling the convention efficiently either
before or after the convention to-day.
and that 5000 empty seats were partly
the result Of his peculiar methods and
theories
r. =. Gordon. Of iowa; James AIDS. OF
Connecticut and James V. Coleman, Of
California. were appointed n committee
TO notify Senator White OF his election.
The following were chosen as conven-
ton officers: l.. d. Hirscheimer. Chicago
first assistant secretary; John Pollard, OF
Missouri assistant reading secretary; Il.
y. Wade. OF Tennessee reading clerk;
Nat. r. Walker, OF Florida, assistant
reading clerk
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-08

the Confederacy / hear that an inclina-
ton 10 sifHpfs<s the correspondence winch
gives those scenes their true color and
meaning exists. and / want you, as one OF
the younger members Of the press Of the
South. to 10 yous part In calling FOR their
publication. Many thilgs would then be
cleared up which are now intended to re-
feet discredit upon the memory Of Air.
Davis There f. to-day In the Pension
building in Washington the representation
Of hoopsklrt which Mr. Davis is alleged
- have worn when he was captured.
This is libel that should be wiped out
and oblitcrated from the records and his
tory OF our country. The question OF get
ting just and truthful histories into our
southern schools Is one OF the most I'M
portant matters which the United Confed-
crate Veterans Association Is insisting
upon. and means the entire shaping Of the
minds o. our future generations.
My daughter, Winnie? No. she could
not come to this reunion. much 10 her
own regret. as well as ours. She IS
really quite sick. / received letter from
her this morning in which she says that
she is very unwell. and that her physl-
clan cannot tell just what the trouble f..
lie has ordered her 70 80 10 Saratoga az
once for absolute rest and she will be
there for the next few months"
l referred to the scene at the great
Auditorium when General Gordon kissed
Mrs. Davis IN the presence OF the vast
audience Of veterans.
Yes" she said. with pleasant smile.
"JOhn Gordon always kisses me when we
meet. Il matters not where 90 be. and /
have not seen him In long time. lie H.
such a lovable man, l am very fond OF
him"
This was one Of the prettiest incidents
OF the great reunion and awakened the
widest enthusiasm.
Mrs. Davis IS In very good health. She
rs a most gracious woman and during
her stay in Richmond this week received
as many Of the thousands of veterans
and others who called upon her as her
time would permit. She has a remarkable
memory for both names and faces and
arouses I'm the breast Of all who come
within the pale Of her mOtherly smile
the warmest admiration and respect. She
is one woman In a million.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-08
The Housing of the Old Romans.

CThe North American KeyieW)
Buildings for the habitation Of citizens
in ancient Rome were OF two kinds, pri-
yate houses or palaces for the residences
OF one family with a more or less cOpiOus
retinue of servants domus). and lodging
houses or tenement houses many stories
high and adapted to the reception of sew
eral families and OF single individuals.
dnsulae). At the time Of its greatest
development the city numbered l,79o pal
aces and $500 lodging houses, the popula-
ton being about 100000 souls. These
statistics refer TO the city limits only
marked approximately by the walls o.
Aurenan; but the habitatiOns extended
beyond the walls for a radius Of three
miles at least. This suburban belt Of
houses ana lodgings. with gardens and
orchards between them. was called the
belt of eXpdu antia tecta.
Tenement 1ouses. unknown i'm villages.
very rare i'm provincial towns like Pom
uCu Herculaneum, Ostia, and Nelieia, con-
siderable portions of which nave been
eNcavatedJ. were introduced in Rome
i'm ass y. c., as related by DlOuysius.
THE piebeians agreed 10 divide among
themselves bona fide the building lots on
the Aventine, each family selecting
space IN proportion with the means Of
which II disposed; but 1t happened also
that families, not able 10 build lnueptn-
IDENTIFY joined I'm groups Of two, three,
and more and raised a house I'm common,
one family occupying the ground floors,
others the floors above"
This passage throws a considerable lignt
on the history OF human hahitation in
Rome about such which scanty inlorma-
ton has been left by classics. II seems
that from the time the city was built
on the Palatinc Hin 10 the reign Of the
Tarqu!ns che Roman dwelt IN huts, not
unlike those which 10 the present day
give shelter TO the shepherds OF the Camp
paena. They are composed Of a frame
work Of timber or boughs, with matched
walls and conical roofs and a ring or
stones These are represented with every
detail In the so-cailed hut urns-cincrary
vases discovered in The prehistoric Gene
teriCs Of Latum and Southern Eutrurla.
In memory of this primauve state or
things two huts were preserved in Rome
down 90 the fan OF the empire: the hut
of Romulus otherwise called the cottage
Of Faustulus on the Paiat.nc where
the founder Of the city had been given
shelter and education. and another hut
ON the CapltOline, where he had been wOr-
shipped after his death as a hero
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-08

CWaltor Howard in Atlanta Journal)
A gallant Confederate general-a Geor-
CLAN by the Way-Onco whispered IN the
presence OF Mrs Jefferson Davis: "She Is
the real President of the Confederacy'
His remark was not intended in any sense
Of disrespect 10 President Davis. IL was
merely the recognition OF "A strong force
behind tho great ofice-the mind OF a
truly wonderful woman.
do not remember having ever seen n
face so fun OF benign resignation and Sc
renity, eyes that flashed with more certain
force aud expression. than those OF Mrs.
Davis Hers is remarkable face Strong
and impressive in its lines. II is at once
kindled with "a light OF beautiful mother
hood ! stood with affection and profound
respect IN the presence OF that kindly,
motherly face, crowned with a wealth OF
white hair, and heard with keenest inie-
rest her words upon topics that are alive
to-day In the breasts Of the thousands OF
soldiers who had gathered again in Rich
mond.
Il do trust" she said. that the United
States Government will have published the
full Official record Of the closing hours OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-08
England Adopts American Proce-
dure.


4 case at the Central Criminal Court
this week affords a good illustration Of
one Of the difficulties connected with al
lowing accused persons to give evidence
I'm their own behalf The reform embodied
I'm the crImlnal-law of evidence bin is
most desirable one. but its adoption must
necessarily involve a reconsideration OF
our attitude with regard 10 prosecutions
for perjury.
The case was that of a publican, whose
wife had elOped with another man, ana
who. after some time and much expense,
obtained a divorce from her. Before the
six months had elapsed the queens Proc
tor interviewed on the strength Of reports
as 10 the pubiican's relations with girl
whom he was about 10 marry as soon as
ne was free. The reports were true, but
the publican, for obvious reasons stouty
denied them. and, in consequence found
himself in the dock, charged with per-
jury, and liable 10 seven years penal SER
vltude.
AIr. Justice Hawkins however perceiv-
ing the Injustice and hardship OK the case.
sentenced the man 10 merely nominal
penalty. renarking that perjury commit
led for the sake OF shielding a woman
and email bling the man TO marry her is
very different thing from perjury win
intention OF injur.ng some one.
When the time comes, as II soon VIII,
when all accused persons viii be able 70
give evidence on their own behalf this
distinction will have 20 be clearly realized,
or iuries viii very properly cease TO con-
Wet in certain cases.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-08
sOUSD-MONEY MEETING.
Some Speeches sauareiy Advise Cold
Men to Bolt.

wen tO DOlt.
CHICAGO. July THE sound-money
men met in the Auditorium Hotel this
evening and after listening 10 a number
Of speeches, some OF which squarely adj
vLsed the gold men to bolt the convention,
the conference adopted resolution as
follows:
That committee Of one or more be
appointed from each State TO confer with
the people and report the temper concern
ing an organization or the sound-money
old Democracy. and how far such organi-
cation should go in independent action
for the election next November"
The meeting was organized az o'clock
under the chairman ship Of Senator Gray,
OF Delaware. There were over 800 god
men present, many of them representing
silver States, where the unit rule has
silenced them In the convention. Nearly
every Southern State was Represented.
During the meeting there was a free
exchange OF views upon the situation,
and speeches were made by william O..
Whitney and Frederick X. Coudert OF
New York. Ex-Governor Russell Of Mas
sachusetts; John +. Irish. OF California,
and others. Some OF the speeches delibe-
rately advocated the nomination Of an in
dependent gold Democrat. Much enthu-
siasm was manifested during the session.
and the speakers were frequently inter-
rupted with cries OF Give US a separate
candidate" I'VE won't stand for a sill
verite! etc, etc.
Mr. Whitney's speech was short and
very conservative. He tried TO impress
upon the delegates that no national move
ment for an independent candidate upon
a gold basis would be wise until the mat
ter had been fully discussed by the gold
Democrats OF the different states.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-08
PERMANENT ORGANIZATION.
Discussion of the Matter In Commit
tee-Siiyer Mems Choice.

CHICAGO. July THE Permanent Or
ganization Committee met in the room
provided for them in the Coliseum build
ing after the adjournment Of the con-
vention. General T.. Il. Finley. Of Ohio,
was elected chairman. J. r. Brown, OF
Georgia. was elected secretary and DR..
W. Z. Webb, Of Missouri, sergeant-at-
arms. After the organization or the
committee had been effected Il was sup
posed that action would be taken upon
the selection OF permanent officers OF the
convention. IL was the intention or the
silver men 10 act upon the permanent
Craftsmanship OF the convention, and they
expected some one representing the silver
leaders TO be there 10 indicate what was
des,red 10 be done. This did not turn out
IN he the case. however and some or the
gold men urged that the vote be at once
taken The silver men feared that thlS
was a case OF the Greeks bearing siits'
and moved a recess OF 1--WE minutes, du-
RIM, which time they retired 10 them
solves and held short caucus. Senator
Harris and Senator White. and eN-Con-
gresham Bryan were talked OF.
4 committee OF Ave members, consisting
Of Mr. George G. Gilbert. cf Kentucky
Mr. J. Z. Fenton. OF Washington, MT
lanes Y. Coleman, OF California; MT. T.
u Csrmrack. of Tennessee, and MI Johh
NJ Duncan. OF Texas, were appointed 70
confer with the silver leaders ana the
Bimetallic League for the purpose OF Sc
Iectina, the. proper chairman, and guiding
the silver men OF the fun committee.
II was decided that a recess until eve
Ming be taken. Accordingly. when the
committee resumed It's session motion
"a adjourn until p. NJ. was put, ana
carried. ,.-.,.,
The subcommittee had a consultation
win the silver leaders, and a slate was
ready when the fun committee reas-
eo,ohled al the sherman House az +. u.
WHITE FOR CHAIRMAN.
,,-,,o, The Committee on Permanent Or
eanization reassembied. at the Sherman
IIovse AZ o'clock the slate, which, II
was understood. hal been prepared. was
al readv and was a surprise. Instead
NJ the veteran Isham @. Harris, Of rem
,.esee Who had been conceded 10 be the
r-obahie choice Senator stephen NJ
White OF California. was substituted.
THE only reason mentioned Informally
for the change was that members thought
ff undesirable 10 have both the presiding
officers from the Southern States.
go-don Wood. OF New Hampshire,
moved 10 make Senator Hill, OF New
work the choice OF the committee. 4
roll-call was taken, and the vote resulted
I'm the selection OF Senator White-35 10 g.
THE six states which voted for Senator
Hll were: Delaware Massachusetts,.
MARYLAND. New Hampshire. Pennsylvania,
and New Jersey.
A significant feature Of the meeting
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-08
COMMITTEE on RULES.
subcommittee 10 Draft Order OF
Bussness-Tyyo-Thi Rule.


CHICAGO. ILL, July Tho Commit
tee on Rules met in the sherman House
this evening, and organized by eiecting
J. 3. Richardson. Of Tennessee chair
man. and +. 3. Carter. Of Florida. secrc-
tary. Mr.. H. d. Money. Of Mississippi
offered a resolution providing FOR the APP
pointment OF a subcommittee of five to
draft an order Of business for the con-
vention and 10 report in half an hour.
Dir. Francis VI. Scott. Of New York.
moved as a substitute that the rules Of
the temporary organization be recon-
mcnded 20 govern the permanent organl-
cation. These rules were the same as
those adopted by the last national con-
vention. and those Of the Fifty-third Con
gress. 50 far as they apply. The propo-
sltlon OF Mr. Scott was not agreed to-
The silver men fought shy Of #, for
the reason that il was proposed by a gold
man. and they desired 10 be in a position
10 report further on the rules and order
Of business whenever such report should
be deemed necessary by the majority.
Mr.. Scotts substitute was voted down
. to 9. the Q representing the gold ele-
ment IN the committee. Mr. Money
resolution was then adopted. No change
was made in the representation accorded
the Territories. which the silver men
talked OF increasing from two to six in
each Territory.
The Chair appointed Messrs. White OF
Michigan; Mcclure. Of California: Money
Of Mississippi; Hamilton. of Massachu-
sets and Richardson. OF Tennessee. as
the subcommittee to draw up an order
OF business.
No action was taken regarding the two
thirds rule but II Is understood the ques-
ton will come up tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-08
Iondon Needs u Hnussmnnn.
saturday ReyiewJ

What London really wants is Baron
Haussmaun 10 transform the metropolis
as Paris was metamorphosed by the cut
ting Of grand bouleyards through Sums.
The London County Council has become
timid under the influence of the mode
rates. For instance, the project OF con-
Meeting Holborn with the strand by cut
ting new street through care Market
and the slums behind Llncoin's Inn mas
been postponed to the Greek Caiends' ana
in its stead the very modest pan OF GEAR
tn,, away .the island" Of houses on the
south side OF Hoiywell street has been
sdopted. This. Of course viii be an i'm
proyement: but. as 81. Mary's church is
MOI 10 be removed IL will be Of little use
t-,less the long-disused churchyard IS
thrown into the roadway on each SIDE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-08
TO FIGHT \ DUEL"
General bradley johnson accep's
spaninrd's Challenge.

HABANA. July 7.-General Bradley l.
Johnson has accepted the challenge 10
fight duel. made by Senior Manuel
Ampodla. formerly captain in the Spanish
army. Both gentlemen named their Sc
conds to-day. The meeting will take
place probably tomorrow.
The challenge Of the ex-captain, Manuel
Ampodia was published in Ia Lucha, as
card addressed to General johnson, ana
was as follows:
'sIn Spain a military career, by its cx-
cellence. is considered a most honorable
one. Since you do not know the under
signed. such a remark may be thought
inpertinent by you. n those In military
service in the United States feel the same
way But when we see here in classic
country a gentleman. a general OF the
North American republic. turned into Il
slanderer, l am given cause to wonaer
whether there is any one in the Yankee
military family who like you. il ignorant
Of the respect due to the public IN regu-
lating his acts.
you merclessly calumniate the spanish
army in your published letters, and also
the authorities Of the island in the re-
ports you sent out You forget the
things you do your own selves.
"The duty Of military subordination
prevents many military men OF my coun-
try from furnishing their dignity by con-
tending with you and with others VINO
disregard obligations 20 solve any matter
Of honor. and who, like you, carry lies
on their pens, and lack the moral valor
N deserve the title OF gentlemen as Span
iards understand H.
but | am at present without military
obligations. and without the scruples
which prevent me from retorting all
these injuries upon the author, and OF
doing him the honor Of elevating him to
myself by Offering him an opportunity OF
redress on the held Of honor, where we
could discuss these points satisfactorily
THE sPANIARD RIDICULOUS.
HABANA. July 7.-General Bradley T.
Johnson. a New York correspondent here
has been challenged to fight a duel by
retired Spanish military officer, who was
offended by remarks in General john
sons published correspondence about the
Spanish army. The challenger finds him
self I'm a somewhat ridiculous position,
as the officers in active service refuse 70
recognize him as their champion
General Johnson. who was IAN ex-ofiicer
of the Confederate army, has seen much
Of war. and Is nowise troubled over the
vaporings Of the self-consttuted cham
pion Of the honor of Spanish officers. lie
says II his statements are such as 70 rem
der necessary a meeting on the field Of
honor. he IS perfectly willing 20 fight
when the proper person to meet him is
decided upon.
80 DUEL EXPECTED.
The incident Is the main topic of con-
versation at the clubs and cafes. but IL
is thought IL will not lead 10 any duel.
The news was received here to-day that
unknown parties have burned the Santa
Barbara estate, province OF Maranzas.
The estate IS owned by Senior Manuel
Corinado. editor of la Discussion. The
damage IS estimated al 100000.