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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-04-25
w. w. DIMOND.

The MokuaWeoWeo out
break attracts as much at
tention to the public as
good soap attracts the eye of
the laundress. Cleanliness
is next to Monday, and if the
day following wash day can
be made one of less aches
and pains, why not have it?
There are several makes
of pure soap and it is likely
that the last is the best.
In this country where
water is not always plentiful
a soap that may be used in
hard or soft, fresh or salt
water is a blessing not to be
valued in dollars. Goal Oil
Johny's" soap will do this,
and would if it had another
name.
Clothes do not require
boiling when washed in
this soap and fannels will
become whittier.
1t is the best soap ever
used in the kitchen, in the
workshop, or anywhere else
where dirt is.
1t is as pure as a soap can
be is nCt made of ami
NAL fats. It is a product of
petroleum and will not chap
or crack the hands. Four
cakes for a quarter. A sam
pie package will be left at
your door. Try it!
Very few things in the
soap or cleanser line have
been made that are superior
to Sapolio. "Pride of the
Kitchen" is one of them, and |
we have a stock of it.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-04-25
INCOME TAX.

From Representative Winston's bill
he evidently intends to exempt incomes
of s., 900 from taxation. We think this
exemption far too high. 1t is very diff
ficult to estimate what the income OF
the people of this country is, but the
mass of the people we may be quite sure
have incomes of less than $4,000. We
are decidedly of opinion that $500
should be the limit of exemption. In
England the limit is ESQ, in Japan,
as stated in these columns a few days
ago, the limit is $500. The 5000 which
we advocate seems a proper mean, and
it must be borne in mind that $500 is
the qualification for voter for mobiles
1t is not just that a fair average in
come should not be taxed. Exempt
ing $4,000 per annum would exempt
most of the government employees ex-
cept the heads of departments and we
believe that those gentlemen, so en-
ployed, should pay their fair average
of taxation. Among the school teach
would have the rate for incomes up to
$4,000 a light one, which is say one
per gent. and the rate upon incomes
over $4,000 at least three per cent.
As the bill puts it a $4,000 income
would pay three per cent. and that we
think very high, while three per cent.
on an income of $4,000 would be a
mere bagatelle.
The provisions of the bill with re-
gard to corporations are to the point.
They effectually make it dangerous
TO give fraudulent or false returns, and
more, if corporation refuses to give
up its books for inspection, it's income
will be calculated to the best ability
Of the assessor and 100 per cent. added.
full how they refuse.
By the change proposed the seventy
nine corporations in Hawaii which
paid in taxes $50, 1898 last year accor-
ding TO the table in the report of the
Minister of Finance would next year
pay close on TO S162, 900 or very nearly
double what they do now, but our
estimate of the net income is probably
TOO small. We have figured the net
income from sugar alone at $5,400,000.
We have purposely put the amount
low because it shows with more start
ling clearness how necessary it is
for US to have change in the tax law.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-04-25

A suggestion has been made in the
States that in all the large cities ska
graphic institutions should be equipped
to which physicians and surgeons could
send patients, and where, under their
direction, cathode pictures of the de-
sired portion of the body might be
prepared, just as physician now
writes a prescription which is sent to
the druggist to be compounded. The
idea might be, with advantage, fol-
lowed up here, and an outfit be pur-
chased for the hospital. There can
already be no doubt of the utility of
the Rontgen discovery, and we, who are
ever anxious to be in the van of prog
ress, should have the advantage of the
discovery as soon as possible. We
have plenty of bright scientific medi-
cal men who can handle the process
with effect.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-04-25

''SibyP' presents, in this issue, many
interesting and valuable hints for the
consideration of the women Of the
country, and the men as well. Her
suggestion of a o'clock curfew for
the benefit OF the children OF Honolulu
is one that ought to receive more than
passing attention from our law makers.
What has proved boon to the city of
Oakland would be God-send to Ho-
nOIulu
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-04-25
REMINDING.

The Senate committe have not COW
cred themselves with glory over the
loan bills. The majority say that
''the greater part of the bonds now
issued are held here, and consequently
the money collected as interest is
The morning times., 1896-02-21
TO MANAGE TIE CAMPAIGN
Joint Caucus Names the Congress
sional Committee.
Each State With a Majority Repre-
sentative Shall Be Entitled TO
a Member.

The Republican Congressional caucus last
night adopted resolution, offered 10y Sen
ator Chandler of New Hampshire, providing
for the formation OF a Congressional Cam
paign Committee for the Fifty-fourth Con-
gress.
The resolution provides that each State
having Republican representation in Con-
eress shall be entitled to a member of the
campaign committee, and authorizes The
various State Congressional delegations
to nominate members therefor. These are
TO be named within ten days. The follow
ing were chosen last night:
Connecticut, Representative c. A. Rus
sell: idaho. Edgar Wilson; Illinois, j. G.
Cannon: Indiana, Jesse Overstreet; Iowa
j. A T. Hull; Kansas, c. L. Long; Ken
tucky, ID. G. Colson; Ma achusetts Il. ID.
Apsley: Montana, C. $. Hartman; New
Hampshire, Senator GaIlinger; New York
j. s. Sherman; North Dakota. M. n. John
son: Ohio, j H. BromweIl; Pennsylvania
j E. Reyhurn; South Dakota, Senator Petit
grew: Tennessee. H. r. Gibson; Utah, C
E. Allen; West Virginia, Warren Miller
Arizona, n. o. Murphy; New Mexico. T
b. Catron. and Oklahoma, d. T. Flynn.
North Carolina has decided upon Senator
Pritchard. but his name was not presented
last night.
Mr.. Grosvenor of Ohio, presided at tht
caucus. and no business beyond the for
nation OF the Congressional Campaign
Committee had consideration.
The Senate was represented by Messrs
Chandler, New Hampshire; Galiinger, New
Hampshire, and Pettigrew, South Dakota
The morning times., 1896-02-21
DUNN CHILDREN's GUARDIAN.
Report of Auditor Payne Filed in the
Probate Court

Report of Auditor Payne Filed In the
Probate Court
Auditor James Payne yesterday after
noon filed in the probate court his report
in the matter of the guardianship Of the
minor children of the late Patrick B. Dunn
It is upon the objections TO the accounting
rendered by Thomas N. Fields as guardian,
and decides adversely TO Mr.. Fields in re-
gard to his claim for a $4,000 fee and his
charge OF Sf35 for his surety.
Ia all 168 pages of testimony were taken.
Among those who appeared before the
auditor were Messrs. T " Fields, A. A
Ashburn, j II Ralston. George Fl. Tichenor,
T. p Myers, c. P. Brandenburg, F. l..
Siddons. James F. Brown, c. C. Duncanson,
and NJ. J. Colbert
Mr. Fields showed that he had an agree
ment with Mr.. Ashburn, who preceded
him as guardian, by which he was TO con-
test the claims OF certain creditors against
Mr. Dunns estate. and receive a con-
tingent fee of $500 from each of the heirs,
making in all So, 500. The amount due
frou his wards under this arrangement
was $4,000, and he had deducted it FROM
the amount turned over to him by Mr..
l@C.5A. Bratldenbnrg and others, who had
moneys due the estate. He also brought
the testimony of Mr.. Raiston and Others TO
show that such a contingent fee was not
excessive.
Mr. Payne, nevertheless, disaliows this
fee as not authorized by law under the
conditions, and cites a number of pre-
eeslents in support of this view. He also
liSailows. without comment, as unqnes-
tionably wrong, the S135 charged by the
Fidelity and Deposit Company as Mr.
Fields bondsman. The fact that Judge
Hagner approved this bendSman. he inti-
mates, does not in the least relieve Mr..
Field of his obligation TO pay for his own
bond.
OF the loan made by Mr.. Field of $4,000
on No. 1901 Vermont avenue, Mr.. Payne
says it does not show proper discretion in
the placing of it, The appraised value Of
the house is only $4,000 to $4,000, and
there was already a trust of $500 on it
when Mr.. Field loaned the $4,000 addt
| tional Mr. Payne doubts whether i
| forced sale would make the debt.
| In conclusion he states the account, which
shows SO, in Mr Fields hands tc
| the account of his wards.
The morning times., 1896-02-21
BANKRUPTCY BILL.
Judiciary Committee Agrees Upo
One on the Torrey Lines.

Judiciary Committee Agrees Upon
One on the Torrey Lines.
The subcommittee of the House Judiciary
Committee having charge of the subject Of
bankruptcy have about agreed TO measure
on the subject.
number of bills regarding bankruptcy
have been introduced i'll the House and
referred to the committee. The subcom-
mittee in taking up the subject decided to
consider both voluntary and ''inyolun-
tary' bankruptcy.
After a careful consideration of the
various measures the subcommittee has
practically agreed to report bill on the
lines of the tTorrey bill.'' This pro-
vides for both voluntary ard involuntary
bankruptcy, defines who may become bank
rupts, the duties of bankrupts, the pro-
lection OF bankrupts and their extrad itioD.
Mr.. Bailey of Texas, member of the
subcommittee does not favor the Torrey
proposition and will make a minority re-
port to the full committee. His idea is to
provide for purely voluntary bankruptcy,
but be is willing to accept an amendment
providing for involuntary bankruptcy in
certain cases.
The morning times., 1896-02-21
NEAR DEATH WHEN FOUND.
Henry Larmen Nearly PerIshed II
MARYLAND Fields

Henry Larmen Nearly Perlshed In
Maryland Fields
Henry Larmen. fifty eight years old, was
brought to Emergency Hospital about : 3 0
O'Clock last night nearly dead from ex-
posure and with both hands and feet badly
frozen.
Larmen was found hangin g across barb
wire fence near Riversdale yesterday
morning about O'Clock by w. E. BIundon
foreman OF the new electric road being
constructed between Baltimore and Wash
ington.
He was conscious and evidently had been
exposed to the severe cold for many
hours. Word was immediately sent to
his son, who is employed in the Navy Yard.
The son took the first trian to. Hyattsyil!e
and went from there to Riyersdale, return
ing with the old gentleman about 7:3O
o'clock last night.
Mr. Larmen is very feeble and appears
much older than he really is. At one
time he was superintendent of the water
works of the District and held the po-
sition for twenty-siN years. Latterly,
however, bis mind has become affected
and he has wandered away from his iodg-
ings on several occasions. His son said
last night that he had not seen his father
in eighteen months until he found him
lying in the station at Riversdale.
Owing to the length of time that elapsed
before the old gentleman received med
ical attention his condition was very seri
Gus when he reached the hospital.
His hands Were. swollen so badly thai
the skin had cracked in several places
and his feet and lower limbs were alsc
badly frozen. 1t is doubtful if he car
survive the exposure and shock. ard ever
should he do SO it is probable that ar
amputation will be necessary.
The morning times., 1896-02-21
Carrtnge and Grip car

Yesterday afternoon the private carriage
Mr.. II. b. Hickborn Of No. 1907 n street
northwest, driven by James Ford, cOlored,
colidcd with grip car No. OF the Four
teenth street line at the corner of Four
teenth and l. streets northwest. The cause
of the collision was due entirely TO the
careIeSsness of the driver. He attempted
TO cross fhe tracks when he had not time
to clear them. The carriage was considera-
hly injured the damage to il amounting to
about $50. Noone was hurt in the accident.
The morning times., 1896-02-21
ELECTED A NEW SECRETARY.
Mr.. c. NJ. Robinson Chosen to Serve
the Typogra pllical Union

Mr.. c. NJ. Robinson Chosen to Serve
the Typographical Union.
The election for secretary Of Columbia
Typographical Union was held yesterday in
all the chapes, the total vote poiled being
1872, 80 of which were scattering.
The candidates voted for were c. NJ.
Robinson, who received T65 votes; E. c.
Jones, 4O5; and W. II. Duling, 10.
The election board was composed OF
Messrs. W N Brockwell, w A. Howlett,
jr., w. H Reuter-, William Watson and
Elmer Dement,.
Mr.. Jones was represented at the canvass
10y Mr.. Doxey, and Mr.. Robinson by Mr..
Ed. Thomas.
The board OF managers report the cleo
tion as having been very enthusiastic, but
without friction of any kind.
The morning times., 1896-02-21
THERE ARE 600 CHANCES.
Remarkable Offer of the Washington
Newspaper Syndicate on the En-
cycIopaedic Dictionary.

cEcfODaCutc DlCElOfEtrY.
The Washington Newspaper Syndicate,
which has acquired control of the new
Encyclopaedia Dictionary in this territory,
has adopted novel scheme for advertising
and popularizinG this magnificent work in
their field.
The syndicate believes that 1000 sets
Of the book, distributed through this city
and suburbs, will create widespread com
nent and lead to the immediate introduc-
ton and subsequent distribution OF thou
sands more in the shortest possible space
of time.
With this in view, it is proposed to sup
ply the first 1 ,0G0 applicants with complete
sets of this great work at the nominal
price0f S16 Irregular rsUbscriptionprice S42);
and this upon an initial payment ofouiy So;
theremainder being payable in smalImOnth-
" instaIlments covering a whole year.
This proposition is liberal, almost beyond
belief, and ii can scarcely be doubted that
these Introductory sets Will all be speedily
distributed. The book may be seen and
examined. during the next few days, as
The Times business office.
The morning times., 1896-02-21
wants a Reciprocity Treaty

Augustus Miller Of Kansas City, repre-
sentinE the National ALllers' Association,
yesterday ID dressed the Ways and Means
subcommittee in support Of re-enacting The
reciprocity clause OF the Mckinley law.
He gave figures showing how the flour
trade with Brazil, Cuba. the Argentine
Republic and other countries had increased
under reciprocity and had fallen off soon
after the reciprocity agreement had been
annnlled.
The morning times., 1896-02-21
lFrom a STAFF Correspondent of the United

{From Staff Correspondent of the United
Press.)
Havana Feb. 20.-An official report
issned today states that Capt. Gen. Weyler.
learning that the insurgents intended 10
make an attack on Jaruco, an important
town on the railroad midway between
Havana aud MatanZas, sent body of
troops from this city at O'Clock yes
terday morning to protect the town.
His measures TO meet the rebels were,
however, frutless. for the attacking party,
which were made up OF men from the
combiDed bands of Gomez and Maceo,
moved so rapidly that by the time the
troops arrived the rebels had done their
work and disappeared.
They attacked the town at O'Clock
Tuesday night, meeting with very slight
resistance. In fact. the volunteers sur
rendered TO the enemy.
The insurgents marched TO tie Jail and
released the prisoners therein. after which
they set fire TO the structure and a number
of other buildings, all of which were
destroyed.
TORE UP THE TRACK.
The train conveying The troops from this
city was delayed en- route, tie rebels hav-
ing torn up the track in several places.
When the troops finally arrived at JaTuco
the rebels refused to fight and retreated.
They left one OF their number dead in
the streets and wounded rebel was
subsequently discovered. IL is believed
that more were wounded but were car
ried away by their companions. The
Spanish loss was one volunteer killed aud
six regular troops wounded.
The column co ommanded by Col.
Hernandez was sent from Jaruco in pur.
suit OF the rebels and managed TO oycrtake
some of them. They numbered 1000
mounted men.
In the fighting that followed, twelve oi
| the insurgents were killed and many
wounded. The troops had three wounded
| Gen. Aldecoa's column, who also pursued
| the rebels, had an encounter with Gomez
| party ON the Morales estate, near Jaruco
and dispersed them, causing losses that arr
not known.
Gen. Linares' column found another bod.
/ of the enemy and used cannon against them
with what result is not known.
Col. Tert also met the rear guard OF th'
| rebel forces, but no details of the resul
| are known.
| FOUGHT COMETS FORCES.
Gen. Aldecoa, after the engagement oI
| the Morales estate, had another fight Will
the forces OF Gomez at Navio. One rebe
was killed and many wounded. The troop
| have five wounded.
Gen. AIdecoa foIlawed the rebels to th'
San Marcos ranch, where, after two hours
fighting, during which the troops formed
square and repulsed furious charges made
by the rebels, the euemy were compelled
| to retreat.
The rebel losses are believed to have beer
heavy The Spaniards lost TWO dead ant
four wounded.
This series Of encounters occurred dur
ing the pursuit Of the rebel forces which AT
tackled Jaruco. 1t is rumOred that Come
| was wounded In one of the fights.
Yesterday a soldier killed an unknown
man who was seated in a restaurant ol
Reina street. The victim was wounded il
the head, body and legs. The soldier wa
| placed under arrest. The authorities sa.
he is demented.
j. FRANK CLARK.
The morning times., 1896-02-21
Fre,pl,t Robbers Not Caurht

No arrests were made yesterday in con-
nection with the robbery of freight trains
at Jackson City. SO far as could be learned
FROM the District authorities. Detective
Jones OF the Wilmington division Of the
Penns ylyania Railroad. who has the case in
hand, was taken seriously ill yesterday
and was compelled to return to bis home at
Wilmington. Another railroad detective
was assigned to the case.
The morning times., 1896-02-21
His Case NolIe Pressed

G.. F. Henson, proprietor OF the American
Billiard Hall, was arrested by the police
of the Fourth precinct Tuesday night on
a warrant charging him with having as
saulted Agnes Young. Agnes yesterday
appeared before Prosecuting Attorney
Mullowney and denied that Henson had
assaulted her. A nolle pross was en-
tered. Henson threatens vengeance on
the person who swore out the warrant.
The morning times., 1896-02-21
FRENCH BALL WAS GAY.

Refreshments Were Served and the
Effect Was Evident
Washiagton's French Ball. was given
last night at Masonic Temple.
This is the event always looked forward to
by certain class Of people.
a large force of police was on hand to
preserve order.
Refreshments and drinkabIes of every
description were in evidence and many an
unfortunate was conveyed homeward in the
early morning much the worse for too
free indulgence.
Afew men in dress coats were present but
kept we'll in the background.
The morning times., 1896-02-21
Pardon Denied in a Pension Case

President Cleveland in deny ying a pardon
TO F. nj. o. Holston, convicted in oregon Of
forgery in a pension case says he is de-
Observation-Disclosures punishment in case
like this which involves the "swindlng
poor and needy veteran and prostitution
of the benevolent inten tons of the govern
ment as embodied In its pension law"
The morning times., 1896-02-21
Reward for STOLEN Jewelry.

Acting Inspector Perry received teIe-
gram last night from II Hoehn, superin-
tensient of police at Cleveland, Ohio. offer
ing a reward of $50 for the recovery OF
iewelry stolen from the residence OF W. E.
Byrnes, February 12.
The morning times., 1896-02-21
willie Ran Away From Home

II street northwest, was reported to the
police last night as missing. He is said
10 have run way from his home Tuesday
last. He has done this several times before.
Willie has light hair, fair skin, blue eyes
and Wore suit OF dark clothes.
The morning times., 1896-02-21
FATE OF A PEAcEMAKER.
Eliza Brown Now Has Badly Cut
Head and Face

Eliza Brown, colored, thirty-nine years
OF age, attempted to act the part Of peace
maker yesterday and as result she was
taken TO Emergency Hospital with badly
cut ear, and several severe burns about
the head face and neck.
Eliza lives at No. 2 Foundry court, and
has Lille Watson and her husband as
rOomers. Last night Lizzie and ber hus-
band had slight misunderstanding and,
as is their custom on such occasions, en-
gagged in a free for all fight. Eliza at
tempted to interfere and protect Elizabeth,
who returned her kindness 10y smashing her
over the head with a lighted coal oil
lamp.
The woman was badly cut and quite seri-
ouSly burned about the face, neck and
chest. Friends buried her TO the hospital,
where her injuries were dressed 10y DR..
McGrath.
The morning times., 1896-02-21
Pretty Good Guessers

The official report furnished to Secre-
tary Morton shows Chat the percentage OF
verifications Of the Official morning fore
casts ofSthe Weather Bureau for the dis
trict eastof the Rocky Mountains was for
the month of January. 1886, S1.9.
The morning times., 1896-02-21
GOLD RESERVE NEARLY INTACT

The Treasury gold reserve at the
close of business yesterday stood ut
S92, 2,4IS,9S7, The withdraw for
the day aggregated 81 ,09e,9s7 1t
is expected that today the gold re-
serve viii exceed SIOO, 100000
The morning times., 1896-02-21
DR.. FurIonr Here

DR.. Furlong, who resigned the position
OF resident physician at the Emergency
Hospital short time ago aud left for a
tour OF South America, has returned to
Washington. He is spending a few days
with DR.. Paul Dessez and viii sail for
Montevideo on February 20.
The morning times., 1896-02-21
Patton Again I'm Trouble

Lorenzo ID. Patton, the young patent
office clerk whose life was saved a few
nights ago by Coroner Hammett and the
police OF the Fourth precinct, was arrested
last night by Policemen Lynch and Creagh
of the Sixth precinct on the charge Of
drunkenness.
The morning times., 1896-02-21
Special Train to Alexandria.

On Washington's Birthday, the Pennsyl-;
vania Railroad will operate special train
from Washington at 1870 pm. Members
OF the j o. u. A NJ. please note: feae,21
The morning times., 1896-02-21

more positive action than the recognition
of belligerency. We cannot shrug our
shoulders and pass by on the other side.
The responsibility is upon us. We cannot
escape it, We should exert every in
fluenee of the United States, staEding. as
/ believe she does, for humanity ard civiii-
Zation. We should exert every influence
Of our great country to put stop to this
war and to try to give TO that island once
more peace, liberty and security"
CLOSING THE DEBATE.
Mr.. Morgan, who had reported the con-
current resolution from the Committee on
Foreign Relations, addressed the Senate.
The occasion, he said. was one that required
the utmost degree of circumspection. Great
events might depend upon the action of the
Senate. The Senate could not avoid
or evade or run away from the duties in
cunibent upon 1t. He hoped it would be
perfectly understood that the Committee
on Foreign Relations had not been animal ted
in the slightest degree by any sense of wrong
Or injustice done by the Spanish govern
ment to the government OF the United
States. There was nothing in it's action
which partook in the slightest degree OF
retaliation. The United States had moth
ing to retaliate for.
He spoke at length but did not finish
his remarks, giving notice that he would
speak on the subject again. At 5:25
O'Clock the Senate adjourned until Saturday
The morning times., 1896-02-21
REBELS FIRED The TOWN
WeyIer Dispatched Troops TO
JaTucO in Hot Haste.
SEVERAL MINOR GOMBATs

Spanish Losses as Usual Reported
as Less-Railroad Town Bet ween
Havana and Matanzas Was at the
Mercy OF the Insurgent Bands of
Gomez and Maceo.