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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-08-24
A GREAT SHOT.
But He Learned That Cold "Pisen" Had
Beat the Gun.

Beat the Gun.
1t was on a California ranch IN early
springtime. John, the cook, aged about
II years, had offered 70 slay several
thousands Of the myriads Of blackb;rC,s
which were swarming around the ranch
If Brown, the boss, would furnish pow
der and shot. The birds were so nUIner-
Gus that the wheat had to be covered as
soon as possible after sowing. If this
was not done, the ground would be
cleaned as free Of the seed in a very
short time as if it had never been seed
ed Under these conditions Brown was
not slow in furnishing the necessary
ammunition.
The next morning after the breakfast
dishes were cleared up John made his
appearance in the field, armed with the
old muzzle loading, double barreled
shotgun. After slowing away liberal
amount Of ammunition in the old gun
he took deliberate aim at place where
the blackbirds seemed 70 be most NJ
merous on the newly seeded ground.
With a tremendous report the old gun
belched forth its deadly charge. When
John recovered from the recOil and the
smoke had cleared up, he was surprised
and delighted at the havoc he had
caused III the swarm of birds Perhaps
40 or so lay dead ON the ground, aI1d
others dropped every few yards as the
birds flew toward a clump of trees about
$50 yards distant.
Loading the barrel which had been
discharged, John proceeded toward the
trees, intent on securing another shot
but as he drew nearer he was surprised
TO see the birds still dropping 10 the
ground When within about 30yards q
the trees, he stopped, undecided as TO
whether he had better fire again or not,
for it seemed as though he must have
wounded all of the birds, so continuous
ly were they falling. As the birds did
not seem to be alarmed by his presence,
he concluded TO count the dead ones,
and find out how many ne had killed
with one load. Cautiously making his
way under the trees, he commenced
counting, and the birds kept falling.
After counting about 200 dead birds,
and seeing that they We're still falling,
he commenced to feel a little suspi-
cious, and noticed that the birds were
acting in a very unusual manner up IN
the tree.
"Ha, ha, haP' yelled Brown, who
had been taking it all i'll at short dis
lance, unseen by John. Laughing until
he could scarcely walk, Brown approach
ed, and John, who was sure something
was wrong, demanded an explanation
''WeIl, - said Brown, 81 had just sown
about peck of poisoned wheat when
you came out, and the poison com
menced taking effect Just after you
| fired.
The boys all call him ''Blackbird
John. Forest and Stream.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-08-24
Art Goods.

The demand for coIorS, both
water and oil is the Surest in
dication of a refined taste among
the ladies of the Islands. We
are in a position TO supply the
demands
A full supply of colorS,
brushes, oils, varnish and can
vas always on hand.
Picture framing, satisfactory
picture framing, is due largely
to the taste displayed in the
selection of mouldings that
will harmonic with the pic
ture. We have TIE taste anc
mouldings. Let US give you a
suggestion.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-08-24
Troublesome Creeks New woman.

There lives ON Troublesome creek, in
Knott county, KY, Aunt Mary Crab
tree, who will be 81 years old the 10Th
day of August Aunt Mary is now in
possession of all her faculties, has cut q
new set of teeth, and can read without
glasses. The most remarkable fact of
all, however, is that her hair, which
was snowy white, begun to turn dark
again IS months ago, and now is OF Il
dark, glossy brown. just the color it
was when she was girl OF 1S.-Phila-
delphia Press.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-08-24

On the whole, Saturdays game was
good one, but at certain stages the
errors were inexcusable and showed a
rattle-box somewhere. The runs by the
Stars We're due largely to these errors
on the part Of the Honolulu, who played
very much as if they had been on the
field just once or twice. However, the
Stars were by no means lacking in er-
rors, those by Lishman being especially
prominent.
AT some parts of the game the play
ing was scientific, while at others it
was very much off.
Ernest Warehouses; three-bagger and
a home run by Chris Will were feat
ures Of the game.
If there had been another inning
played it is probable the Honolulus
would have won. Following is the score
by innings:
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-08-24

The HAWAIIAN GAZETTE (semi-
weekly is issued on Tuesdays and FRI
days.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-08-24

HAWN. GAZETTE CO.,
Publishers.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-08-24

English Iaborers, taken the country
over, average abOu6 -. So a week, from
which they are expected to board and
clothe themselves and their families.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-08-24

The Waialua church concert Satur-
day evening was a success, a large
number of people turning out to hear
the excellent program. The Honolulu
musicians took the house by storm.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-08-24

Maine is called the Lumber State, or
Pine Tree State, from the character Of
its leading industry, the name being
self explanatory.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-08-24
What Is
PURIFINE?

It is the new disinfectant whfch
has superseded all other disinfect-
ants, being n scientific compound.
having no odor, yet possessing the
qualities of powerful disinfectant.
The automatic distributor shoula
be placed in every house In Hone
lulu where odors and germs Of dis
ease exist. They are placed free
of charge, taken care OF and kep4
working day and night for $1.os
per month. It's an innovation, but
on scientific principles. and ap-
peafs to everyone OF common sense.
The idea is this: The distributor
drops two drops minute, day and
night. Foul odors are killed, yet
no disagreeable smell OF carbolie
acid or crude disinfectants takes
its place. You don't know that q
powerful disinfectant is being used
II you judge by the lack of odor.
But it's doing the duty-doing IL
well. Can we show you the Ideal
Automatic Distributor" Our Mr..
Washburn viii call, II you'll tels-
phone to
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-10
FADS IN MEDICINE,

There are fads In medicine as in every
thing else and a new thing" frequently
sells for short time simply because 1t is
new. But In medicine, as in nothing
else, the people demand and will be salts.
fed only with positive, absolute merit.
The fact that Hoods Sarsaparilla has
stood its ground against all competition,
and its sales have never wavered but have
this medicine. The new things have
come and gone, but Hoods SarSaparilla
rests upon the solid foundation Of abso-
lutte merit and it's power to cure. and its
sales continue to be the largest in the
world
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-10
PERSONAL MENTION.

Herbert Meyer left for Dallas
last night to visit the fair.
George III. Walker returned last
night from Little Rock, Ark.
George Irons, agent for Al. G
Fields minstrels, is in the city.
MIR. and Mrs. E Szafir have re-
turned from trip through south
west Texas.
Misses Mable and Lydia Dunn
are expected to return today from
New Orleans, where they have
been visiting friends.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-10
FOR CUBA,s FREEDOM.
Secretary Lopez Receives Letter Fro

Secretary Lopez Receives Letter From
the Sub-Delegate at Galveston.
The Cuban sympathizers OF the
United States arc untiring in their
efforts to assist in the movement
to free that patriotic isle from the
yoke Of Spanish oppression.
Mr.. Manuel Lopez, secretary Of
the local Cuban club, has received
the following letter from Mr.. Louis
Penes, Of Galveston, Cuban sub
delegate for Texas:
"When one country has resolved
to sever Its connections with an
other and to place itself in the
glorious constellation of national
tiles 1t should declare to the world
the causes which impe!led to that
separation, aud should set forth
the cause Of force and violence.
"The actions of Cuba have been
most ably defended and its cause
espoused by the most talented
writer's and greatest diplomats OF
different countries. Nearly %
years have passed since a small
band OF patriots IA in number),
under Carlos Manuel Cespedes,
pledged their lives to set free the
land OF their birth and the home
SOf their fathers. All Cuba re.
sponded with alacrity to the call
which was to shatter the yoke OF
Spanish oppression, and for more
than decade Cuba was the scene
Of bloodshed and heartless atroci-
ties, perpetrsted by its desperate
masters. After a time General
Martinez Campos made a treaty
OF peace with the patriots
in the name OF the spanish
government, giving them the
right of home rule, which treaty
furthermore guaranteed to every
citizen the enjoyment OF ali the
immunities Of home and the I'M
trammeled rights that every citi~
zen has In every civilized country.
mo sooner had the bugle OF
peace been sounded and the arms
OF war laid away to grow old with
rust as the Cubans thought, than
Cuba again was the scene Of the
widest confusion, Spain refused
all terms repudiated her treaty,
treated with scorn and contempt
any appeal that she was bound by
sacred honor 60 desist from her
wild course. Cubs's most patriotic
patriots and her noblest sons were
slain or forced to the wilds of Afri-
ca. All changed with the rapidity
OF a drama, might was low; the
weak were trampled under foot
and Spain held high carnival and
rejoiced over what should have
been her shame. She fulfilled her
treaty by heartless tyranny and
exorbitant taxation for the last
seventeen years and until Febru.
airy "a, 1895, when Cuba again
arose and demanded her rights.
and for which she will die or win.
"The Rubicon is passed. The
cause has been ably submitted
from time to time. She will fight
her battle alone, and while free
dom seems almost herculean she
will surmount every obstacle or
the land OF flowers will be a chaotic
wild over which once flourished
Cuban civilization; her institu-
tions will be razed to the ground;
her cities thing OF the past; her
people extinct, and Ichabod writ
ten upon its shores"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-10

"A couple Of forged checks were
passed Wednesday, in this city,
one on bicycle repairer on Alamo
street, the other on an Italian shoe
maker. The young man who did
it was a stranger. The checks
were Of small denominations.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-10
Left Her Here.

Stanislaus d. Halvyn, said to be
French baron Of the old royslist
dynasty, ia said to be missing
from San Antonio, where he ar
rived few weeks ago, with his
young wife. She remains behind
but will go to her relatives in Eng
InpI
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-10

The question raised about the
right of Mexican aliens to natural
lie rests entirely upon the United
States laws. If these tramps from
over the border can prove that they
are either Caucasians or negroes,
there will be no difficulty, but as
descendants of the North Ameri-
can tribes they are not eligible.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-10
The Zouayes' Uniform,

The San Antonio Zouaves expect
to have their uniform in time for
their exhibition drill on Thanks
giving day.. The uniform will con-
sist of small red cap with white
tassel, yellow jackets trimmed
with red, white corduroy vests,
red boomers, blue sashes and
white leggins. ..a.,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-10
NOTICE TO CONSUMERS.

Our 'Monza" Ginger Ale is the fin.
est on the market. Ask your grocer
for our pure extracts and see that our
name is on the bottle. Our &c. p"
Baking Powder retails for twenty-five
cents per pound. Give it. a trial.
THE PRICE, BOOKER JANIN co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-10

There is a dangerous culvert
on the Avenue E crossing at Third
street, which up to this morning
had not been repaired. ....
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-10

Now, the Democrats could have
admitted the Indian Mexicans as
voters, or they could have admitted
the woman, but they did not.
Neither the Republicans or Popu-
lists are responsible for the Demo-
Gratis.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-10

The cockpit meeting resulted in
an address directed especially
against Judge Evans and 7. J. Nc
MINI, a Republican and Popu-
list. The whole thing is a piece Of
low down demagoguery.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-10
SHORT STOPS.
What the People Are Saying

The Express gives an account Of
a Mexican meeting held in a cock
pit, to denounce the movement to
test the right of the Mexican In
dian tramp to vote under our laws.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-10

Wood seat chairs 35 cents. G.. A.
Showers Furniture Co. 10-S-tf.
The proposed freight protec-
tive bureau for San Antonio needs
boosting.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-10

Now Mr.. Montalbo lays all this
trouble to the Republicans and
Populists. The truth is that 1t Is
the Democratic state constitution
that excludes the Indian. 1t re-
quires that every voter shall be
eligible under the naturalization
laws OF the United States.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-11
DR. M0SELEY STANDS PAT.
He Denies the Story That He and Vaughan
 Have Patched Peace.

A reporter of the State Herald met Dr. R A. Moseley on the streets yester- day and asked him if the story was true that he and Chairman Vaughan had set tied their troubles relative to the chair manship of the republican executive committee of Jefferson county.
 NO" bluntly replied the doctor. "A number of my friends have been in my office today to see me relative to the publication. 1 see the Montgomery Ad- Vertiser also has given publicity to the matter. I stand now where I have all ways stood. l am the legal chairman of the Jefferson county executive commit tee and so acknowledged by the highest party authorities, aud will not consent to any compromise until this is agreed to. I am in for right and justice and if some people think there Is no hereafter just let them await developments. Until the party law is respected l am the real chairman of the state executive commit tee which office l will not yield until my successor respects his duties in the premises by recognizing the legal action of the party in all respects. He has no more right to say that I am not the chairman of the republican executive committee of Jefferson county, since have been so recognized in the seating of the delegates of my district in the na- tional convention. than l have to say that l am the chairman of the state eX- ecutive committee, nor will l yield my position until he rescinds his action in the premises"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-11
THE RACES.
Gravesend Results.

GraVesend Race Track, Sept. 10.-The special races on the card presented here today were the Algeria stakes of S2O00 Tor 2-year-olds at five furlongs and the Greenf1eld stakes for 3-year-olds at six furlongs. The Friar won the first named event In an easy gallop in the fast time or l'VzHs He went to the post a to 10 faVorite and was placed all over the ring. Prlncess F'lavia finished second and Sal mak third. The Greenfield stakes were captured by Tom Cromwell by a head from Ianone, with Roundsman third. Rondo, a well played favorite, Finished sixth. Summarizes:
 First race, high weight handicap. five and half furlongs-Casseopia 114 T,it- tlefielD, to 1, won; Dolando second Tragedian third. Time, 1:09.
 Second race, one mile-Colf 107 (O'Leary), to l, won; Belleport second, Fernseed third. Time, AS.
 Third race, the Algeria stakes of 5000 for maiden 2-year-olds at time of entry, five furlongs-The Frlar 11S O.ittle- fielD to 10, won; Princess Flavia sec ond, Salmak third. Time, 1.02b.
 Fourth race, the Greenfield stakes of $150O for S-year-olds, six furlongs-Tom Cromwell, 107 (Simms), 3 to 1, won; Za- none second, Roundsman third Time. 1:15A.
 Fifth race. mile and one-sixteenth- Buckwa, IF tCody), 6 to 1, won: Captive second, Sir Francis third. Time, 14aA.
 Sixth racs, five and a half furlongs- Mana H., 112 (Griffin, to ?, won: Suisun second, Ludwig third. Time, 1:09
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-11
WRECK ON THE MIDLAND.
Passenger Train Runs Into an Open Switch CoIIiding With Freght-Engineer
 Crushed to Death

MT. W. P. Shahan of Attalla reached the city last night over the Louisville and Nashville railroad from Safety Har- Dor, Fla, where he has an orange grove.
 Mr. Shahan reports that serious wreck occurred on the Alabama Midland | railroad yesterday morning about o'clock, the passenger train on which he was travelling running into an open switch near Waycross striking a freight train, smashing several freight cars load ed with cotton and seriously damaging the engine. The engineer was killed out right, being crushed from his hips down.
 There were about twenty-five passen- gers on the train and while all were more or less hurt, none were seriously injured. The fireman jumped and was not injur- ed. The engineer attempted to jump, but the collision occurred before he could make the leap.
 The supposition is that some miscreant opened the switch, though it might have been the work of negligent train hands.
 The engineer was brought to Mont gomery and turned over to the under taker.
 MT Shahan said that he did not remem- Der the name of the engineer but that he was told he lived in New York and had only recently returned from a visit to his family.
 The wreck was socn cleared and trains are now running on schedule time.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-11
Continued from First Page.)

Continued from First Page)
 
 Vent'on its candidate, personally and through his representatives, has persist ently sought to complete the betrayal of democracy.
 T protest against this effort to destroy the only party with a continuous history from the beginning of the government, the only party national in it's purposes and in its following, and the party. the existence of which, in success or defeat, is essential to the perpetuity of our in- stitutions. The way to make that pro- test effective and to preserve democratic principles and organization is to support the candidates of the national demo- cratic convention at Indianapolis, which assumed and discharged the trust be- trayed by majority of the Chicago con vention. The free coinage of silver means a Appreciated currency, and a deprecia- ted currency is another name for repu- diation. True democratic principles do not lead in that direction, and as demo- crat, I refuse to follow these new and false lights and abandon the political and personal beliefs of years.
 "R A MAXWELL"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-11
STILL A MYSTERY.
The Reason of MT. Edmunds Sulcde-Books Square and Money Coming to
 Him-Body Here Yet.

The cause of the suicide of J. H. Ed munds, the insurance agent, is still a mystery which will probably never be solved. His books show that he was square With his company, and that he had money due from commissions.
 AS yet no letters or trace of anything giVing cause or reason for the rash act have been found.
 Ine body is still in the undertaking es- tablishment of Miller & Co. awaiting in structions concerning disposal.
 op 10 a late hour last night Embalmer Will Leslie had received no notice from any of the friends of the deceased or from h.s family. His father was located at Columbus, Mo-, but so far has not in structed the undertaken what disposition to make of the remains.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-11
In Big Letters on the Roof.

Louisville, Ky, Sept. 10.-The commit tee of arrangements of the Palmer and Buekner notification announced this Buckner and Palmer would be given at the Galt house tomorrow evening be- tween the hours of and 10 o'clock. From 10 to 1 o'clock Saturday reception will be given at the Galt house in honor of Mrs. Palmer and Mrs. Buckner, who will accompany their husbands to this city. The auditorium has been magnif- gently decorated for the notified ton. The ceiling has been draped with flags so as to give the place the appearance of a tent. The electrical decorations are to be very ella borate, including the names of Palmer and Buckner in big letters on the InNf
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-11
THE RED MEN
Georgia Is Given the First Place in the Elec- ton of Officers -Semi-CentennaI in
 Philadelphia.

Minneapolis, Minn., Sept 10.-The Im- prover Order of Red Men, in session in this city, elected officers today as fol- lows:
 Great incohnee, K. T. Daniel of Grif- fin. Ga.
 Great senior, George E. Green of Bing- hampton, N. Y.
 Great sachen, A. H. Patton of Dan Vers, Mass.
 Great junior sagamore, Ed Wiley of Des Moines, Ia.
 Keeper of the wampum, William Prov en of Massachusetts
 The semi-centennial will be held in Philadelphia next year.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-11
It Cured Them All.

Mir. Henry Shira, Cfirard Ala, says: 1.-Two years ago I had severe case of grippe and could not recover from it's ef- fects. About year ago I tried Kings Royal Gemetuer and was soon well. It also cured me of bowel trouble, which I had for four years, and I find it to be a quick cure for headache. It cured my wife of grippe also, and she says 1t Is the best thing she can get for asthma and vertigo. l heartily recommend it as a good family medicine" New package. large bottle, 10S doses, $1. For sale by druggists.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-11
St. Louis Results

St. Louis, Sept 10.-Cool and pleasant weather brought cut large crowd to the track today. All the favorites were we'll backed. Favorites won three races and second choices two. Results:
 First race, six furlongs-Tommy Rut- ter 103 (Morse), to 5, won: Fredonia second Valet third. Time, 1:15h.
 Second race. six furlongs-Charlie Reiff. 100 (Slaughter), 5 to l. won; Milford second, Lady Britannia third. Time. 1:15A.
 Third race, five furlongs-Dont Skip Me, 105 (Murphy), to 10, won; Tenole second. Atoka third. Time. 1:02h.
 Fourth race. one mile and seventy yards-Leader Ban, 101 (Garner). 9 to 5, won; Sweet Favordale second, Logan third. Time, 1:45b.
 Fifth race, seven furlongs-J. A. Gray, 104 tHinkey), ? to l, won; F'asig second Walnut Ridge third. Time, 1:29A.
 Sixth race, six furlongs-Fannie Rcwe- na. 105 Jones), to 5, won; Susie F. sec ond, Gold Corn third. Time 115l5.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-11
Palmer Will Not Come South.

Chicago, Sept. 10.-A special from Springfield, H., says: Senator Palmer will not make tour of the southern Buckner of Kentucky. The presidential candidate of the national democratic ticket last night stated that owing to pressing business he could not accom- pany MT Buckner on the tour.
 Senator Palmer will leave Friday morn ing for Louisville to be present at the notification meeting. After the ceremo- nies there he will return to this city, and early next week will go to Louisville, H., where he has on hand several important law cases.
 Senator Palmer states that he would like very much to make the southern trip, but has not been able to so arrange the lawsuits he had on hand so as to take the time 1t would reQuire.