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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-02-07

station to the Custom House to be
appraised. 1t was the property of
one Van Hoong, who came here
recently on the Coptic.
When the trunk was opened it
was found to be filled with personal
effects, all of which were new
Among the lot were three pairs of
Chinese slippers.
A Japanese employee of the Gus
tom House picked up one of the
shoes and, turning it over in his
hands, noticed that the inside of
the shoe had the appearance of
being hollow. He punched it with
his thumb and then handed the
article to Mr.. Fishel.
That official made no further de-
lay and ripped open the shoe, find
ing, to his establishment, neat tin
of opium nicely hidden away in
the compressed paper sole. The
remainder were examined and all
found to contain opium.
The othe other goods in the trunk
will be confscated.
Yam Hoong was arrested, and is
now awaiting trial.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-02-07
600 w Cylinder Oil.

This Oil, we claim stands alone. 1t
is IA unique product. with many imi-
tators, but without rival Rt any
price.
Our 600 w Cylinder Oil is the out
growth of over twenty years expe-
rience in the manufacture of oils, and
we guarantee it absolutely in every
particular. We will cheerfully send
you barrel on approval, not to be re
tanned unless il suits.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-02-07
PACIFIC HARDWARE
COMPANY.
We carry in stock the following
Vacuum Oils.

The Vacuum Oil Company was the
first house to manufacture Mineral
Oils of any value for Lubricating pur
pose. The oil is reduced under com
piete uniformity of temperature with
out atmospheric pressure aud a perfect
result is secured without charring the
inherent hydro carbon greases of the
oil. This cannot be done by any other
process. 1t is claimed that these oils
are actually cheaper in use, at the
prices charged than any other oils.
You are sure of getting the same oil
every me you order. You can save
money, as you get better goods at iess
price, quality considered.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-02-07
EYerYWhere We Go

We find some one who has been cured
by Hoods Sarsaparilla, and people on
all hands are praising this great medi
cine for what it has done for them and
their friends Token in time Hoods Sar-
saparIlla prevents serious illness by
keeping the blood pure and All the
organs in a healthy condition. It lie
great blood purifier.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-02-07
= THE =
H0H0iI0n P|0nteTS' Monthly,
II. M. WHITNEY, Editor.

ii. M. w dl1HE1, 60ASOE'
CONTENTS FOR JANUARY.
Notes on Current Topics.
Sugar Capitalization in Motion.
Cuba Sugar Factories.
Publications Received.
Latest sugar News.
Inter Colonial Visits.
Americas Great Revenue Problem
Hawaiian Products at the Berkeley
Experimental Station in California.
The Coffee Industry in Hawaii.
The New Disk Pillow.
Progressive Journalism and Ha-
waits Future.
Co-operation in hawaii.
Report of Committee on Fertilizers.
Report of Com mittee on Fibre
Plants.
Hamakua, Hawaii, Correspondence.
Peanut Oil and Meal.
A Growing Industry.
Oranges, Lines and Coffee.
Improving Fibre and Cotton by
Cross Fertilization.
Sciences in Farming.
Picking of Sect.
Importing Lau0rtrs.
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A CLEVER TRICK.
Opium Concealed in Chinese Slip
pers An Arrest.

The Chinese show a decidedly
inventive spirit in a great many OF
their works. The latest example
in Honolulu was discovered yester-
day afternoon in a trunk that had
been removed from the quarantine
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-02-07
Vacuoline Engine Oil.

Many of our patrons have wanted
an oil at moderate price for all Uses
except cylinder fabrication, of heavy
body and great endurance, which
could be depended upon absOlutely
anywhere and everywhere. We can
not speak too highly in its praise. 1t
is one of the most remarkable oils ever
manufactured. For all places where
an oil must DO great deal OF work on
a small quantity, we can guarantee
this oil against a,Y other article. IL
you had q hard working h.achipe, or
a bearing that gives you trouble, try
this oil. You cannot find lis counter
part anywhere. 1t is rich wine color
The best substitute for lard oil ever
DrOduced
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MARSHAL'S SALE,


BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF EXECU-
ton issued out of the First Circuit Court on
the 10Th day of November A. d. 1898.
against Kalauola, plaintiff, in favor of Ke.
kukahiko, defendant. for the sum of
$64 80, have levied upon and shall expose
for sale at the Station House, In the Dis
trict of Honolulu, Island of Oahu. at IL
O'Clock of WEDNESDAY, the 18th da. of
February, AID; 1896, t. the highest bidder;
KaIauoIa, plaintiff, in and to the fol-
lowing property, unless said judgment,
int, rest. costs and my expenses be pre-
viously paid.
List of property for sale:
All that piece of property or real estate
situated in Honuaula, Maui, known as the
land of Papaanui, and described in Royal
Patent No. 6276 (Kuleana Helu 25O5), to
Opple, containing an area of 46-1OO OF an
acre more or less.
H. r. HITCHCOCK,
Deputy Marshal, Republic of Hawaii
Honolulu, Oahu, January 8, A. ID. 1895.
4203-3t
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Arctic Engine Oil.

This is an Oil for electric light, cen
trifugal and general high speed work,
adapted for the Edison system, being
used by the Ellison Company and
recommended by them. 1t is hides
trucuihle in quality, and can be filter
ed and used over and over again. 1t
ia a perfect dynamo oil.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-02-07

Work
We don't mean that we throw
things together IN our
UPHOLSTERY DEPARTMENT

But that we turn out
orders by skilled work
men in less time and with
better workmanship at
less money than any
place in Honolulu.
We make anything and
everything in the Up
holstery Line that can be
produced in any other
market in the world.
HIT Have ST. lied Labor;
Have the Materials;
I'LL Have the Facilities.
Our prices are the low
est; repairing costs less
than you think it does.
Let US figure on your work.
Oak and Cane Seated
Chairs for dining and
bedrooms, $1.15 and up
wards; strong and we'll
finished. Take a look at
them.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-02-07

Hoods Pills become the favOriie
cathartic with every one who tries
them. 25c. per box. Hebron DRUG
Co., wholesale agents
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-02-07

Vacuum Marine Engine Oil.
The only oil that meets all the re-
uuirements of Marine Engine lubri-
cation. Better than lard oil and
cheaper.
Heavy Dark LubriCating Oil.
For common sbafting, exposed ma
chinery, car Journals, etc. Has no
equal for cart aXIeS.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-09-28

served under General Grant there, re-
enlisted for the war July 16, 1861, was
promoted December ], 1861, to Adju-
tant of the Thirteenth Illinois Cavalry;
served with that regiment and on the
staff of General John w. Davidson,
participating in the battles with that
command on the march to Helena and
Little Rock, Ark. He was assigned to
command it during the Arkansas cam
paign In August, 1868, he assisted in
raising the Third Arkansas Cavalry
of Union white men; was promoted to
Major, and commanded the regiment
until nearly the close of the war, par
ticipating in nearly all the battles in
Arkansas under General Steele. On
November IL, 1862, he was married to
Mary Beecher Matterson, and today
has five children.
Major Clarkson went to Nebraska,
settling in Omaha, with his brother,
the late Bishop Clarkson, in March,
1866, and has lived in that State nearly
ever since, and in Omaha twelve years,
being now engaged in the real estate
business. He was Postmaster of Oma-
ha during the Harrison administration.
Major Clarkson has been on the ex-
ecutive committee of the national coun-
ell of administration of the Grand Ar
my of the Republic for three consecu-
tive years. He was elected department
commander of Nebraska by reclamation
at the encampment in February, 1890.
He is also commander of the Loyal
Legion of Nebraska.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-09-28
LAST BALL GAME
IN SEASON OR '96
Hams Beat the HonoIuIus in a
LadyIike Game.
SMALL BUT ENTHUSIASTIC CROWD

Clubs Short on PIayers-Outsiders Go in and
Help Cornwen Makes Some Excellent
Stops Score Would Have Been Different
With Hooters on Hand-Ho Score Boys.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-09-28
NINTH INNING.

Kaanoi fouled out to Low by a run
ming catch. A. Pahau few out to Meek,
and Bridges went out on foul to Day
ton.
Lucas hit for a base and went out
trying to steal second. Meek hit the
fence for a two-bagger. Low went out
at first and Meek made third and home
on a wild throw. Cupid hit to center
for base, stole second, and then made
a beautiful slide to third. Cornwell
out on strikes.
RUNS BY INNINGS.
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SIXTH INNING.

r. Pahau took first on balls and stole
second. Gleason hit to center for two
Dagger and Pahau came home on a
wild throw by Dayton. Lemon went out
at first and Carter flew out to Chris
Holt. AHA made first on a fly muffed
by E. Holt, but went out at second.
Dayton struck out. c. Holt went out
at first. E. Holt made first on Gleason s
muff and stole second. Lucas went out
at first
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THIRD INNING.

Kaanoi flew out to center. A Pahau
hit to short and went out at first, and
Bridges took first on balls and stole
second R. Pahau hit the ball lick
and Cornwell put his hand out and got
it before he knew what he was doing.
The enthusiastic man in the grand
stand laughed so heartily that Sam
Macy readjusted his blue glasses in or
der to see who the culprit was.
Cupid hit to Gleason and out. Corn
well famed out and Wodehouse went
out at first.
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EIGHTH INNING.

Bridges made first on a hit to left
and got third on a wild throw. r.
Pahau made hit to the fence, but
went out at second. Gleason hit to
short and got safe to first, and wild
throw brought him home. Lemon hit
for a base, Carter struck out, and a
wild throw took Lemon to third. AHA
bit to center, which gave him first and
brought Lemon home. Lewis and AHA
went out on double play.
Cornwell struck out, Wodehouse flew
out. Dayton took first on balls and
made home on bad fielding. Chris
Holt hit to left for base and made
third on wild throw. E. Holt went
out at first.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-09-28
I. D. HALL I SON.
Limited.
Have Just Received from New York
and England a fine lot of
New Goods
Among them you will find:

Among them you will find:
CUT and GALVANIZED NAILS and
SPIKES, WIRE NAILS,
COPPER RIVETS and BURRS,
HAY CUTTERS, HAY FORKS,
CYLINDER CHURNS,
SHOVELS and SPADES,
CAST STEEL, BAR IRON,
GALV'D SHEET IRON,
GALV'D BUCKETS and TUBS,
CART AXLES, DOOR LOCKS,
HANDLED AXES and HATCHETS,
IRON and BRASS SCREWS $4,000
gross, assorteO,
COFFEE MILLS, CORN MILLS,
BLACK RIVETS, HINGES,
LAWN MOWERS,
HORSE SHOES and HORSE NAILS,
MOPS, BROOMS, PADLOCKS, CROW
BARS, CARRIAGE SPRINGS,
SCALES, SAND PAPER,
WRAPPING PAPER,
WHEEL BARROWS, TRICKS,
5000 YDS. SAIL DUCK,
IRON WASHERS, IRON NUTS,
CASES BENZINE, TURPENTINE,
.GALV'D PIPE, Yin. to 2in.,
MANILA and SISAL ROPE-All sizes,
IRON and STEEL WIRE ROPE
up to 2in.,
1000 lbs. COTTON FISH LINES,
CARD MATCHES, BLOCK MATCHES
SHIP CHANDLERY.
GUNS and AMMUNITION of all kinds.
Success Water Filters:
The best in the market, and a thou
sand other things that people
MUST HAVE.
All to be seen at
E. @. HALL & SONS,
Cor. King and Fort SITS.
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Major Garrison Served Through the
Entire Civil War.
Thaddeus Stevens Clarkson, the new
Commander-in-Chi of the Grand
Army of the Republic, was born at
Gettysburg. Pa, in 1910. He was edu-
Gated three miles from the great battle
field of Antietam. He enlisted April
Is, 1861, within two hours after the ap-
pearance of President Lincoln's call
for $4,000 men, in Company A, First
Illinois Artillery. He went to Cairo
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-09-28

Saturdays ball game between the
Honolulu and Kamehameha Alumni
teams was an evidence of what can be
done in the way of ball playing when
the police are not in the grand stand TO
keep the spectators quiet. People on
the inside" had a tip that the game
would be a good one and they flocked
to the grounds to the number of TWEEN
ty secured front seats.
When the hour for opening the game
arrived it was found that not enough
players were on the ground to fill up
the positions and the spectators were
called upon to play ball. Jock Carter
threw the Sars over for the time be-
ing and joined the Rams. Patsy Glea-
son shook the Regiment and took third
base on the same team and Willie
Cornwell went into the pitchers box
for the Honolulus and Duke McNichol
after coaching the Stars to a satisfac
tory point in the league, felt compe-
tent to umpire balls, strikes and bases.
He took a safe place behind the pitcher
and let go.
When everything, was ready some
one discovered that the boys VINO gen
orally hang around the score board
were missing and once more the spec
tators were called upon. There was
no waiting for Pahau, for the first time
since the season opened he was on
time and anxious for the fray.
FIRST INNING.
The Kams went to bat and Pahau
led off with hit to first which Wode
house stopped and Pahau retired to
the bench. Gleason flew out to Eddie
Holt and Lemon, after taking first on
balls, went out while trying to steal
second.
Wodehouse was first to bat ON the
Honolulu team; liner to Bridges on
short put him to sleep. Dayton took
first on balls, but slid out at second.
Chris Holt struck out.
At the close. of the inning one man
in the audience took advantage Of Sam
Macy's far away look and applauded.
He was suppressed by DicIie Davis
and the game proceeded.
SECOND INNING.
Carter found the ball a half dozen
times for backward tip; there was SO
much twist on it that he could not get
it right. Finally an extra effort sent
it high in the air, but Dayton was
underneath AHA made a mastery
strike and got to first. Lewis sent the
ball in the vicinity of second and Lu-
cas- made a neat double play retiring
AHA on the line and Lewis at first.
The enthusiasm was so great at this
point that the soda water man left his
post to find out who made the noise.
Eddie Holt sent a hornswaggler to
third and Gleason fell all over himself
trying TO get out of the way, Holt in
the meantime making first. Meek flew
out to right and Low was put out at
first.
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STARTLING, BUT SO!
We placed an import order
for five hundred dozen pairs of children's
fast black stockings,
cause we thought them cheap.
Should have been here for July selling.
Landed yesterday.
Maker pays dearly for delay.
Meant for 25 cents pair.
Lateness squeeBes two pair into
the price of ONE.
STARTLING, BUT SO!
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Cupid hit to short for a base and Meek
came home. Cornwell hit to left for
base, and Cupid reached second. WOde-
house hit to Pahau and out at one.
Cornwen out while running to second.
The score was even Stephen, and
the man in the grand stand overdid
himself in his effort to applaud both
mines. Duke McNicol stopped him and
the game proceeded.
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BY AUTHORITY.
IRRIGATION NOTICE.

Holders of water privileges, or those
paying water rates, are hereby notified
that the hours for irrigation purposes
are from to s o'clock A. NJ. and to 6
o'clock P. M.
ANDREW BROWN,
Supt. Honolulu Water Works.
Approved:
J. A. KING,
Minister OF the Interior.
Honolulu, July Is, 1896. 4355-tf.
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FOURTH INNING

Gleason went out at first. Lemon took
first on balls, but was put out while
stealing second. Carter flew out to
Lucas.
Dayton went out on a hit to short.
Chris Holt struck out and Eddie Holt
hit for one and made third on a wild
throw by AHA Lucas flew out TO
Bridges
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FIFTH INNING.

Here young CornwelI had another
fine opportunity to show his capab bill
ties as front stop. AHA sent a swift
one to him, which he stopped without
turning hair. Lewis struck out. Ka-
anoi hit for one and made second on
a wild throw by Lucas. A Pahau flew
to center and made first. Kaanoi came
home and Bridges struck out.
Meek took first on balls and stole sec
ond. Low hit between first and sec
ond and went out. Meek made third
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RUNS BY INNINGS.

NEW COMMANDER OF G. a. r.
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A Model Plant is not complete with
out Electric Power, thus dispensing
with small engines.
Why not generate your power from
one CENTRAL Station? One gener-
ator can furnish power to your Pump,
Centrifugals, Elevators, Flows. Rail-
ways and HOSTS; also furnish light
and power for a radius of from 10 to &c
miles.
Electric power being used saves the
labor of hauling coal in your field, also
water, and does away with high-priced
engineers, and only have one engine to
look after in your mill.
Where water power is available 1t
costs nothing to generate Electric
Power.
THE HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC COM
PANY is now ready to furnish Electric
Plants and Generators of all descrip-
lions at short notice, and also has on
hand a large stock of Wire, Chandel-
iers and Electrical Goods.
All orders will be given prompt at
tention, and estimates furnished for
Lighting and Power Plants; also at
tention is given to House and Marine
Wiring.
THEO. HOFFMAN, Manager.
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Art Goods.

The demand for colors, 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
demand
A full supply of colors,
brushes, oils, vanish 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 the taste and
mouldings. p Let US give you a
suggestion.
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9 SEVENTH INNING.

Lewis struck out. KaanOi went to
first on balls. r. Pahau hit the ball
straight to CornweH and went out.
Meek went out at first on hit to
short. Low repeated and Cupid struck
out
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-09-01
WEATHER FOR AUGUST
1t mas the Wzrmest Month on Record and
Also Dry.

The month just ended was warmer
than any previous August since the
weather Office was es1a bhshed here
July, 1883. The average temperature
for every hour, day and night during
the month was 50 degrees; three degrees
warmer than even the warmest previ-
Gus August, viz. 1879, when the average
70 degrees. Ten days the tempera ture
went up to 100 degrees or more; FIVE
days II went up 10 103 degrees or more;
two days IT reached los and one day.
the Goth, 106 degrees. The highest on
any previous August was l02, on the
Sth in 1890 The average maximum
temperature was "a degrees, and the
average minimum temperature was %
degrees, while the lowest at any ume
was SO degrees, on the 24tn-
Yet with all our sulCry weather there
was but little real suffering, principally
because the air was dry, the humidity
peing only SO per cent. 50 that the sens
ible temperature averaged only o. de-
grees.
The rainfall was also exceptional; but
unfortunately it was exceptional for its
paucfty, the total amount for the month
being only 81 inch which is S.2S inches
less than the normal amount The
smallest rainfall in any previous Au-
gust was 40 inch. in 1891. In ISIS the
rainfall was IA inches, and n 1895 II
was ISL inches
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pipes and tell stories of the days that
will have been gone. In this building
there are also two large rooms remodel
ed especially for hospitals or sick rooms.
Nearly 800 feet in the rear Of the
Home is tgle agricultural department.
This consists now OF a stable, carriage
house, poultry lot and tool houses for
such implements as viii be used in
gardening, for it is the intention Of the
Home mana gers to supply their own
fruits, vegetables, butter, milk, etc.
Nothing will have to be purchased but
clothing, groceries and meats. A little
ice house viii also be built.
Every floor in the Home Is oiled and
most Of the rooms are now furnished.
On the day of the dedica ton no teams
will De allowed upon the grounds as the
lawn is too beautiful to be cut up. The
house viii be thrown open TO the public
who viii enter Through the front door
and be escorted by guides through the
entire building and out the rear doors.
Il viii De day of EXPLANATIONS of ad-
miration. Nine-tentnS OF the visitors
Will be astonished AT SUCH a fine place
and It is not too much to say that the
Home viii bS the state center OF
Masonic pride for ages 10 come. It Will
be impossible for any one TO be disap-
pointed or to expect more than he viii
see. The fact OF the matter the place
beggars the ordinary power OF descTip-
Ti0n
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The aaha y Eagle guesaas gHornne septembr 1896.

so proved faulty and had to be refresh
ed from time 10 time by the springing
of certain documents by Mr.. Smith
After several entangling statements
Rush was released by Mr. Smith and
Mr. Histed conducted direct examin-
alton. In this direct examination Mr..
Rush testified that ne was insolvent;
that ne had nothing at ali; that he had
been acting as receiver for the COM
pany without compensation Whatever.
Upon re-cTo5s-examinaticn BY Mr.
Smith and Mr. Z. A Austin OF Topeka,
the witness testified regarding the stock
in the Dighton and Ness City National
banks. Other witnesses were then put
upon the stand as follows: George
Brinkman, Captain Rabbit, John L.
Fry and William Mansgeld-
Both sides then rested and Judge
Vandiyert announced that he would con-
slider the matter and render an opinion
upon Monday, September Z. the day OF
the opening OF the regular term OF court.
The general opinion seems 10 De tina,
though Rush's Indebtedness to the es-
tate has been clearly shown and prae-
tically admitted, yet he will refuse 10
pay over the sum II money claITSSd by
TIL. receiver for the mortgage company,
and Will. in consequence, be sent back
30 Jail for contempt Of court A great
deal, though, depends upon the action
of the appellate court OF the southern
department which viii meet at Gar
den City this week. When Rush was II
Jail this summer for c0ntempto court,
he secured a release upon bond from the
appellate court, which VIII decide upon
the validity of the order for his contine-
ment This week II Judge Nanoivert
should be sustained by the appellate
court, It viii probably go hard with Mr..