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The true northerner., 1896-01-17

An able statistician has been estimat-
ing tho cost Of living in Paris at the
present time, and has compared IL with
that of 40 years ago. He shows that in
the ffties an average middle class fam
lily could do with q budget of 10000
francs. or e400, annually. That did not
mean luxury, but it was sufficient for
comfort and required no economical
engineering for the purpose Of making
both ends meet. Nowadays the case is
different, and an official with wife
and three children dependent on 10, 900
francs a year has to work miracles Of
saving in order TO avoid getting into
debt. Accordingly, in less than half a
century the conditions of life in Paris
have been completely modified. 1t is
no exaggeration, in fact. to say that
prices have doubled and with them has
increased the desire for more luxuri-
ous mode of living than that led by the
average Partisan of the fifties. The
statistician has revealed nothing new,
but his figures serve 10 emphasize the
fact that the French capital is the most
expensive place Of residence in Europe.
London Telegraph.
The true northerner., 1896-01-17
When La yolte Was Danced.

Southey, in his Commonplace Book, I"
II, 327. says Clifford, shows that the
waltz of the present day is La Wolfe, Of
which our ancestors, two centuries ago,
became either tired or ashamed. This
dance was first introduced at the court
of Henry III at Fontainebleau in 1555 by
the Comte de Sault, and its history is
thus stated by Vincent Carloix in the
memoirs Of his master, Marechal de
Vieilleville:
"He. the Comte de Sault, had the prin-
cipal vogue in ball royal for his fond
ness for dancing and his good grace. So
that he introduced at court sort of
dance called La Volte de Province,
which had never been danced there, and
which has afterward had a great run
throughout the kingdom. 1t has also
been said that he invented it, for many
called 1t La Vote de Sault, and this
name is suitable, both because of the
etymology of the word and the character
Of the dance. Notes and Queries.
The true northerner., 1896-01-17
What London Knows.

Our (British) export of woolen goods
shows satisfactory increase to most
countries, though Of the total gain of
e183,317 for the month no less than
a103, 500 appears in the exports to the
United States. The recovery in this
quarter may be judged of from the fact
that the total shipments of woolen goods
to the states in October last year were
valued at only e14, $3.50. An almost
similar expansion is shown as regards
worsted fabrics, for, whereas shipments
to America in October, 1894, were val
ued at only ELL ,029, they last month
reached total of e405, $50. During the
current year nearly one-half of our total
exports of worsted goods have gone to
the United States, the value being GA, =
064, $3.50 as compared with e910,1 176 in
the first ten months of 1894. London
Economist.
The true northerner., 1896-01-17
Fight Shy of Them.

The Reform club or the Tariff Reform
club, more properly the Free Trade
club, of New York has for years fought
American interests and American pros.
perity by the assistance of the importing
classes. Recently this organization has
devoted considerable effort to the cur.
rency question, and some of the matter
issued has found its way into protection
Republican newspapers. With an enter
ing wedge to the columns of Republican
newspapers, this free trade organization
has naturally gone back to the advocacy
of the policy of destruction n"-name-
ly, free trade. We earnestly ask all pro.
lection editors to scrutinize every para
graph received from this agent of for.
eign interests. 1t is not safe to use mat.
ter that is issued by the Reform club
upon any subject.
The true northerner., 1896-01-17

THE local organ Of the democracy
took the republican party to task
last week for inconsistency on the
silver question. In view of the way
the democratic party has been maxi
ing political history in the past few
years, such talk from a democratic
journal is rich. The republican
party is not, as a party, III favor of
the free coinage of silver at ratio
of 16 to l, nor has it been in favor
of any such ruinous policy. Our
contemporary cannot point to sin
gle republican national platform or
state convention that has declared
for such policy. 1t is true that
some members of the party are not
in accord with their party on
the silver question; indeed, many
members OF both the great par
ties dissent from some one or
more articles of partisan belief. II
one is seeking for inconsistency on
the silver question, he must look to
the democratic party. The Courier it.
selfdissents from the silver ideas of it's
gold standard administration; some
state platforms of the democracy de-
clare for free coinage and some
against it, as may suit views of the
locality. So far as party autonomy
is concerned, the republican party is
unit, on the broad, liberal platform
of bimetallism as declared in national
and state platforms time and again.
Democracy is waiting to see which
way the tide ofpopularity is running,
and at present it is impossible to
tell which way the toad will jump.
The true northerner., 1896-01-17
symbolical ,Jewelry.

The Japanese ladies, by the several
ways of dressing the hair, denote wheth.
er they are maid, wife or mother. Other
nations and tribes attach similar sig
nificance to the wearing Of certain arti-
cles of jewelry, as the Algerian women,
who upon the birth Of the first child as
sumo round silver brooch, enriched by
small coral roses and finely wrought
knobs of metal If the child is a girl,
this ornament is worn ON the breast; if
a boy, it is placed ON the forehead.
These women, young and old, are fond
of trinkets and wear multiplicity of
bead and coral necklaces, as we'll as
those made of spices and sweet smell
ing paste, said to be composed of pressed
rose leaves. Bracelets and necklaces of
the latter kind are found on sale in large
bazaars and are desirable not only as
curiosities, but on account of their
pleasant and lasting perfume. Jewel
ers' Circular.
The true northerner., 1896-01-17

We have all heard great deal of
s'kicking" about the amount of ouI
taxes this year. While our burdens
are plenty high enough, retrospect
i've glance will show us that we are
not farther advanced on the road to
ruin than we have been at some pre-
vious times. Followingis the amount
of taxes per thousand dollars OF
assessed valuation, as levied in this
school district on the township tax
roll each year for the past ten years:
QQe Q1G 0R ,,a, O. O00 va1ua tion
The true northerner., 1896-01-17
Probate Court proceedings.

Following is a summary of the pro.
ceedings in Judge Heckert's court for
the week ending Jan.9:
Estate of Levi Timmons, deceased
petition for appointment of administra
tor; hearing Feb. 10th.
Estate of Jacob. G.. Markle, deceased;
sale confirmed.
In the matter of Melissa Hance,
minor; order of adoption and change OF
name to Melissa c. Cross.
Estate of John Vogan, deceased
will admitted to probate.
Estate of Lucretia Smith, deceased
final account filed.
Estate of VIM. p Barrows, deceased
petition for administrator; hearing Feb
10th.
In the matter of adoption of Edith
Allen; order entered.
The true northerner., 1896-01-17
BOSTON,, Handsomest Rubber Tree

The handsomest if not the Oldest in
dia rubber tree in this vicinity is one at
the corner of Boylston and Berkeley
streets The owner claims that it is very
nearly 100 years of age, having been
owned by the same family during that
period. For a changing people like our.
selves this long possession speaks well
for the family and we'll for the tree,
which must have passed through many
vicissitudes and tribulations incident to
passing generations. 1t is noble plant,
however, and looks hardy enough to
live another 80 years, to say the least.
Long may it wave Boston Herald.
The true northerner., 1896-01-17
Marvellous Results.

From letter written by Rev j. Gunder
man of Diamondale, Mich, we are permitted
to make this extract: 81 have no hesitation
in recommending DIR. Kings New Discovery,
as the results were almost marvellous in the
case of my wife. While WAS pastor of the
Baptist church at Rives Junction she was
brought down with Pneumonia, succeeding
La Grippe. Terrible paroxysms of coughing
would las. hours with little interruption, and
it seemed as If she could not survive them.
friend recommended DIR. Kings New Dis
covery; it was qnick in its work and highly
satisfactory in results Trial bottles free at
Longwell Bros. Paw Paw, and j. +. Barrows,
Lawrence Regular size SOC. and . 90 l
The true northerner., 1896-01-17

The founder of the firm of Godillot,
whose extensive premises were recently
burned down, played in his time a sub
ordinate part in the history of his coun-
try. He was employed as bricklayer
at the fortress of Ham when Louis Ma
poleon, who had been confined within
its walls after his fiasco at Strasburg,
effected his escape. 1t was Godillot who
lent the pretender his blouse and coarse
woolen trousers and thus enabled the
prince to slip out in this disguise, car
rying a beam ON his shoulder, which
concealed his features from the soldiers
ON guard. After his proclamation as en-
peror, Napoleon III testified his graft
tude by paying Godillot large sum of
money and appointing him purveyor to
the army and the military school Of va
rious articles Of outfit, which soon be-
came generally known under the appel
lation Of "Godillot. Revue Indepen-
dente.
The true northerner., 1896-01-17

OF course it is mere coincidence
that the highest point reached in the
present decade was during Governor
Winans' administration, the time
when our democratic friends are wont
to tell us taxes were light. 1t is but
justice to the late governors mem
ory, however, to state that he had
nothing whatever to do with the
amount of our taxes.
The true northerner., 1896-01-17

BANKERS and private individuals
all over the country are sending in
bids for the new government bonds
in way that augurs well for the
success of the popular loan. Grover
Cleveland and John Bull will be
convinced of the financial ability of
the American people.
The true northerner., 1896-01-17
Marriage Licenses.

Edward A. Scott, "a; Ada M. Amster-
burg, "a, both of Paw Paw.
Walter Cox, %; Maggie Gravatt, 21,
both of Hartford.
Roy Delamater 90, Decatur; Rose
Litchard, 1S, Paw Paw.
Bradford Lockard, 26, Goblevlle,
Clara E. Belden, 20, Bloomingdale.
The true northerner., 1896-01-17

GROVER Cleveland's gold bond
issues and the interest the people
will have to pay on them will amount
to about a half billion dollars. Dem
ocratic administrations come high
but it seems we must have them oc.
casionally to satisfy the public clam.
or for ga change"
The true northerner., 1896-01-17

81 was troubled with that dreadful
disease called dropsy; swollen from
head to foot. Burdock Blood Bitters
has completely cured me. 1t is a most
wonderful medicine" Joseph Herick,
LinwoOd, Ont.
The true northerner., 1896-01-17

The famous sacred Mohammedan flag
enshrined at Constantinople is said to
be portion of silk nightshirt for
merly worn by the great Mohammed
himself.
The true northerner., 1896-01-17

THE "party perfdy and dishonor"
of the democracy in the passage OF
the WisonG German law, is ably sup
plemented by the gold bond issues.
The true northerner., 1896-01-17

The cap Oh Chinese mandarin sports
button at the top, which by its color
and material indicates the rank of the
wearer.
The true northerner., 1896-01-17

The English government is not
half so anxious for war with the
United States as it pretended to be
The true northerner., 1896-01-17

john Bull is badly Boered over
South African situation.
The true northerner., 1896-01-17

Have you earache, toothache, sore
throat, pains or swellings of any sort?
DR.. Thomas Eolectric Oil will bring re-
lief almost instantly.
The true northerner., 1896-01-17

THE Boer seemed to have "bucked
the Bull off the bridge"
The true northerner., 1896-01-17

Standard and Miscellaneous Books, oxford
Teachers and Family Bibles. line of good bound
books 10 to 25 cents each. Christmas Cards. Al
buns, Diaries, etc. Call and see what we have.
The true northerner., 1896-01-17

E.a. BUTLER q co--aRocER,Es
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-06-26
INTERNATIONAL RIFLE SHOOT
Challenge Received From the Dem
yer Rifle Club.

William H. Bell, late of Denver, Colo,
but at present in charge of the Limo
types in the Hawaiian Gazette Com
pany. has received letter from J. n.
Lower, on behalf of the Denver Rifle
Club requesting him to act for that
organization in arranging match be-
tween their team and and team of
Honolulu riflemen. The matter has
been submitted to Captain Dodge, of
of the Sharpshooters, and will prob
ably be brought up at the next meeting
of the Sharpshooters, and very likely a
match will be arranged.
This match, if it comes off, will be an
Interesting international event, being
a case of Greek meeting Greek, as it
were. for the Denver Club stands very
high in rife circles in the States. The
Hawaiian Sharpshooters can put a
team in the field, however, that will
make it interesting for the Denver men.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-06-26

promptly served with everything neces-
sary to his enjoyment, from trolling
line to a heaving billow and All occa-
sional passenger. Captain Simerson is
nothing if not accommodating to tour
lists, and he has been known to miss
his dinner in order that he might lend
what assistance he could To passengers
in the way of cutting bait.
On this particular occasion Mr.. Holme
showed a preference for shark fishing,
and a sailor was ordered abaft the
shaft to procure the necessary tackle.
The steamer was going at a slow rate
of speed, and a chunk of salt beef was
dropped overheard. A fine specimen
of the terror of the deep made his ap-
pearance, turned gracefully on his back
and, presto, the meat was gone.
"Astonishing.!' said Mr. Holme with
a gasp. I'm quite sure, don't you
know, that if 1 should go over he
would take me quite as easily as he
did the bit of junk"
Not in these waters" remarked
Captain Simerson; these sharks are
peculiar. 1 may say they are remark
able because it rarely happens that
they eat a white man. I remember one
time, when 1 was captain of a schoon-
er on this route, losing white pas
senger overheard. His loss was lot
discovered for a few minutes, but di-
rectly 1 heard Of it 1 ordered the yes
sci hove to and went back to look for
what we could find of the man, be-
cause he was we'll thought of by his
wife and 1 knew she would want as
much of him as we could find for the
funeral
when we got back, probably four
hundred yards, there was my man
Dead and eaten, I'll wager q
guinea said Mr.. Holme.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-06-26
Sans SOuCi
Seaside Resort.

The pleasantest, Quietest, shadiest
and most perfectly appointed seaside
resort on the Islands. It is only four
miles from the heart Of the city and
within easy reach of the tramcars which
run every twenty minutes or oftener.
Elegantly furnished detached cottages
or rooms are obtained on easy terms.
The table is superior to that of any of
the city hotels, and all the modern con-
veniences are provided.
Picnics and bathing parties can OBJ
tain extra accommodations by telephon-
ing in advance.
The bathing facilities of Sans Souci
are superior to those of any place on the
beach. 4167-tf
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-06-26

Not at ALL promptly responded the
captain, but being towed toward US
by one of the same family of sharks as
the one you just saw
Most astonishing! Why. bless me,
captain You won't mind, dear fellow,
if l doubt you, will you? Towed along
the sea by a shark, don't you know. is
most extraordinary. Why. in English
waters those things are perfect mon
sters and will eat a man in mo-
ment''
With this little speech Mr.. Holme sat
on a soy tub and began to ponder
when he was interrupted by Captain
Simerson.
but that was not all. When the
man went overheard he lost his nat;
wnen we saw him being towed by a
twenty-foot shark we were surprised,
of course. but not more so than when
a second later another shark went by
with his nose high out of the water and
the mans hat between his double row
of teeth
with that understanding, Captain,
we will proceed to fish for sharks"
The lines were baited and Mr.. Holme
landed one on the deck measuring a
few inches over four feet. native
sailor dispatched him and another
bait thrown over and another shark
measuring six feet was pulled in and
the head cut off, for Mr.. Holme wanted
to preserve the monsters jaws as a
memento.
Then Captain Simerson suggested
THAT his stomach be opened and the
contents examined. This was accom-
plished and an inventory showed: One
holoku, one barrel stave, one, coffee
wood walking-stick, list of the ap-
proprfations for Hawaii, one straw hat
with lei, bottle of McBrayer whiskey
and a gold ring. Captain Simerson
claimed these as salvage, and locked
them up in his stateroom.
Before Mr.. Holme finished the day
he had landed twenty seven man-eat-
ing sharks, varying in length from
three to seven feet in length. four
ooIuas and a barracuda which meas
ured six feet five inches in length. Like
all good fishermen Mr.. Holme carried
a tape line, a pair of scales and cam
era, so as to prevent disputes when he
had occasion to tell his stories.
The accompanying picture shows
Mr.. Holme standing by the side of his
barricuta. The likeness of Mr.. Holme
may not be a good one. but it is said
to be an excellent one of the fish, which
was of the following dimensions:
Weight, 123 pounds; length, feet D
inches; girth at broadest part, %
inches.
1t was caught from the deck of
the w. G. Hall, off South Point, with
common trolling line; to land the. fish
it was necessary to back at full speed
as the fish was gamey. Captain Sinner
son marked the spot with barrel
buoy painted red on the ends.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-06-26
Lieutenant Lasher Departs.

Lieut.. Lasher of the L. S. S. Adams
left for his home in Oakland by the
Mariposa yesterday. Mrs. Lasher, wife
of the lieutenant, at one time a society
favorite at her home, has recently been
hypnotised by fake evangelist there
until her condition borders on mania,
and she has become so wrapped up in
her religion that she was ready to
abandon home and family. 1t is under
stood the lieutenant's visit is in refer
ence to this trouble.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-06-26
A GempyIoid Monster Which
Changed Things Around.
SOME EXPERIENCE WITH SHARKS.
Twenty seven of Various Lengths
Caught on One TIfp-Captain Sim
erson's Experience With sharks.
Some Assayed Rich in Gold.

When the Hail left Punaluu on her
last trip she had among her distin-
guished passengers Leicester Holme, a
gentleman of means, good taste and an
inclination to follow in the way of the
lamented Isaac Walton, and cast line
# it was only in a wash tub.
Dut on the w. G.. Hall there is an es-
tablished rule that when gentlemen of
Mr.. Holmes character desire to tfsn his
wishes are to be gratified, and he is
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-06-26

THE SINGER received 54 first awards
for sewing machines and embroidery
work at the Worlds Fair, Chicago, Ill,
being the largest number Of awards OBJ
tanned by any exhibitor, and more than
double the number given to all other
sewing machines. For sale, lease and
rent Repairing done. B. BERGER
SEN, 113 Bethel street.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-06-26
Graphic Description of the Noted
Woman's Trip.
FROM THE PEN OF MRS. NJ. L. TODD.
Illness on the w. @. Hall-How She
Was Taken Care of-Antipathy to
Kamehameha Fish Ponds-Disease
Had Headway-Her Last Words.

HONOLULU, May 19.-H. H. Kohl
saat, Chicago, ILL.,, U. S. A. Dear Sir
When the Amherst eclipse expedition
to Japan arrived here it was decided to
remain for a week or two and visit the
Island of Hawaii and it's volcanoes. At
ter the trip through the Island was
over we embarked on the steamer Hall
to return to Honolulu, after hearing
from Mr.. Lee, the proprietor of the Vol
cano House at Kilauea, that Miss Kate
Field was expected there in few days.
At Kaawaloa, however, she and her
friend, Miss Paris, came aboard the
Hall, Miss Field looking very i'll and
worn. She went at once to bed in her
stateroom, and Miss Paris asked the
physician of our expedition, DR.. Adri-
ance, to go in and see her. He came out
soon, saying that she was seriously i'll
with pneumonia and exceedingly fever
ish
Although having but slight acquaint-
ance with her, 1 went in to see if l
might not do something for her. She
greeted me with much warmth, even
enthusiasm, as l entered.
"Oh," she exclaimed, sit is such a
comfort to be on "a boat again, although
| usually hate boat; but to be going
somewhere actually again and to see
white people once more and up-to-date
white people at that And she took
my hand and pressed it.
Worn Out by Hard Travel.
Il am only tired all out" she said,
riding all sorts of horses (for my own
got a sore back) and tramping over the
lava beds and looking into the con-
dition of these natives. Riding astride
is all right, but there can be too much
of it. Yes, / am too tired to do anymore
just now"
She lay back, with her cheeks very
pink, and began to ask me about our
expedition to Japan, in which she seem
ed greatly interested. This was yester-
day, Monday. May IS. Her mind con-
tinually went back to her work, how
ever, and the social and political state
of the natives.
"They are being ruined by their pub
lie schools, just as America is" she
went on.
81 suppose you mean that by educat-
ing everybody we spoil a great many
good cooks and make lot of inferior
teachers
Exactly that" she said Its all a
mistake But they are lovely amiable
people I've enjoyed Hawaii, but I am
pursued by Kamehameha's fish ponds.
I can't strike any settlement on the
Islands but what one of those malarial
holes is pointed out to me- When
went to see Miss Paris at Kailua, / did
think she would be intelligent enough
to avoid having one on her place, but
had no sooner arrived than l began to
smell malaria, so l knew there was a
fish pond near by
| When I said 1 thought she had talked
| enough and would better rest, she beg
! ged me not to go; but just then We
reached Kailua, where Miss Paris had
| to get off, and we all went ashore foI
an hour or two, leaving Miss Field rest
| ing comfortably. When we came back
she was outside the staterOom with
nothing extra over her, standing on the
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-06-26

All kinds of SECOND HAND FURNI-
TURE sold cheap for cash at the y L,
corner Nuuanu and King streets.
If you want to sell out your furniture
in it's entirety, or for bargains, call at
the I x L, corner Nuuanu and King
streets
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-06-26

G. 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, 1896-06-26

A. ]. Derby, D. D. S. Dental rooms,
100 Alakea street, between Beretania
and Hotel. Treatment of dead teeth and
roots a speciality. Office hours, 8 a. m. to
4 D. m. Telephone 615.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-06-26
SPECIAL BUSINESS ITEMS.

J. T. Lund, 12S and 130 Fort street,
opposite Club Stables, makes Brass
Signs to order Nickel Plating a Spe-
cialty Bicycles repaired and for sale.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-06-26

New industrial companies, capital
lied at 5O,5OO,OOO were advertised in
one days issue of the London dailies re-
Gently.