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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-09-21
HAROLD M. SEWALL,

American Congressman, given at the
American Legation, Waikiki, last
night, was a brilliant affair and one at
which Honolulu was well represented,
there being noticed besides the foreign
ers, quite sprinkling of native Hawai-
ians.
In every respect was the function a
success, and, while every one knows
that the American Minister and
Mrs. Sewall were the ones who
made all things in connection with
the reception pass off in pleasant and
graceful manner, still it is no more
than proper that they should be given
credit publicly for it. Certainly they
did all in their power to make their
guests feel at home.
The grounds and house were a per-
feet glory. Long strings of Japanese
lanterns, with various designs, were
strung along the driveway and over the
lawn to the front, sides and rear. Then
running from the grounds out to the
top of the small fiag-pole over the bath
house at the end of the long pier, was
one long string of lanterns in two
graceful loops.
On the lawn, directly to the rear of
the house, were set chairs and tables
for the guests. Here, walters were
kept constantly passing to and fro,
serving light refreshments to the
guests.
On the lanai, under the large hau
tree, near the beach, was stationed the
Hawaiian Band, under the leadership
of Professor Berger. Popular airs,
with sweet, lulling strains and native
Hawaiian airs to orchestral accompani-
ment, served as an additional feature
to the evenings pleasure
Then as to the house. In the hall
way were bouquets of yellow flowers.
while gracefully clinging about the pill
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-09-21
PHILADELPHIA'S CRUISE.
Had Gun Practice Off Lahaina.
Successful Work.

The U. S. S. Philadelphia returned
from her short cruise at $3.50 yesterday
morning. The cruiser left here early
Friday morning, arriving at Lahaina
early that afternoon. Shortly after
ward a target was placed in open sea,
and the ship circled around, firing both
heavy and light batteries.
The target was a triangular one,
with an eight-foot base, and the dis
tance from the cruiser varying from
1,5OO to 5000 yards.
While at this distance the object
seemed small to the gunners, when
taken on board after the practice the
canvas portion was found to contain
several rents where portions of the
shell had penetrated. The same line of
practice was INDUCED in on Saturday,
after which the compasses were tested
as was the turning power Of the ship.
Many of the men expressed desire
to visit the town, but owing to the lin
tied time the privilege could not be
granted. In the main, the practice was
satisfactory, and showed that the guns
of the vessel were in excellent condi-
ton and that the men behind them
were competent 10 perform the duties
required
Commander Dyer, in charge of the
cruiser, declined the services of pilot
both on leaving and returning to the
harbor.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-09-21

lars of the lower landing TO the stair
case leading above were pale lavendar
asters in profusion. On the mantle
piece in the large dining hall was a
bank of red, white and pink dahlias,
with a sprinkling OF other kinds of
flowers. Throughout this room were
punches of flowers, palms and maid
en-hair. with here and there an Ameri-
can or Hawaiian flag. Over the whole
was a flood of light from the many
incandescent lights.
Shortly after 1880 O'Clock, the time
set for the beginning of the reception
to Senator Morgan of Alabama and the
four American Congressman. the guests
began to arrive, and by o'clock they
had succeeded in filling the rooms and
back veranda, while out upon the lawn
was a great number. 1t is estimated
that there were at least 600 people
present during the evening.
The guests were received in the
handsome dining hall by the following,
standing in about the order named:
Minister and Mrs. Sewall, Senator
Morgan and the Misses Morgan, Mrs.
S. NJ. Ballou, Mrs. Haywood, Miss Ber-
ry, Mrs. McIvor, Mrs. Nichols, Mrs.
Dovenor, Miss Loud and Mrs. Louden-
slayer
Respects having been paid, the guests
were free to do what they pleased, and
went to various spots to enjoy the
pleasant converse of friends
Among those present were the fol-
lowing: President and Mrs. Dole, the
Cabinet Ministers, members of the Con-
sular and Diplomatic Corps, officers of
the United States ships Philadelphia
and Bennington, and II. B. M. s. Co
mus, delegation from the American
League, and very large number OF
others
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SCHNEIDER GONE.
Supposed to Have Skipped on the
MOana.


A. Schneider, an employe- OF the
Customs Department, has been missing
since Thursday last, and it is supposed
he has gone TO San Francisco. Schme-
den's duties as clerk in the Apprais-
er's office call him to the docks to
"clean up" what remains of cargoes
from the China steamers.
+ On Thursday he worked faithfully
overseeing the men and in checking up
the packages. Just before the Moana
left he remarked that he would go
aboard and see how things were left.
He was not missed until the vessel had
gone to sea, then diligent search was
made, but he could not be found. He
was not at his home, and on Friday
morning Mrs. Schneider called at the
Custom House to make inquiries con-
cerning him. Then the officials were
satisfied that the man had left the city.
Schneider was a faithful officer OF
the Government until quite lately,
when family difficulties, it is said, up
set him and so worked upon him that
he evidently decided to.leave the coun-
try He left his wife in rather strait
ened circumstances to care for young
child.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-09-21
Ice on Kauai.

Following in the footsteps of Maui,
Hawaii having been second in the list,
Kauai is about to receive the benefits
of an ice machine. w. II. Rice, Sr., in
his usual enterprising manner, has
erected one at Lihue. The plant is
erected and the first output will be
ready for the public this week The
capacity of the machine is sufficient to
supply the wants of the people at Lii
hue and the neighboring villages.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-09-21
SPECIAL BUSINESS ITEMS,
IF YOU BUY A SINGER.

IF YOU BUY A SINGER,
You will receive careful instruction
from a competent teacher at your
home.
You can obtain necessary accessories
direct from the company's Offices.
You will get prompt attention in any
part Of the world, as our offices are ev-
erywhere and we give careful attention
to all customers, no matter where the
machine may have been purchased.
You will be dealing with the leading
company in the sewing machine busi-
ness, having an unequalled experience
and an unrivalled reputation - the
strongest guarantee of excellence.
Sold on easy payments. Repairing
done. B. BERGERSEN, Agent
161a Bethel Street, Honolulu.
The City Carriage Company possess
only first-class hacks and employ only
careful, steady drivers.
Carriages at all hours.
Telephone 113.
JOHN S. ANDRADE.
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Has a Big Task.

Judge Wilcox received from Tax AS
SCISSOR Jonathan Shaw yesterday 800
tax summonses, which will have to be
signed. In consequence Of this, Judge
Wilcox is wishing that he had four or
five duplicates of himself. The job of
signing his name 800 times will be a
rather tedious one. That, however,
does not seem to be the worst of it.
The number mentioned is only the first
batch.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-09-21

Pearl Harbor He will have an oppOr-
tunity today of making thorough in
spection He explained the causes
leading up TO the debate on the subject
in the House of Representatives and
the reason for the refusal of the House
to make a large enough appropriation
to fortify the harbor. ''It was a per-
fectly natural result" he said, "and
there were several good reasons why
the subject was treated as it was. In
the first place the Hawaiian question
was by no means settled. There was a
controversy on the subject, and the
House did not wish to take hasty ac-
ton or to precipitate matters. 1t was
a proposition which entailed considera-
BILE expense and the appropriations had
already been large. Then, too, the
members believed that they hadn't the
amount of accurate information which
they should possess before taking ac-
ton. 1t was thought best to make an
appropriation to obtain that informa-
tion. There were other reasons, also.
In substance, the House thought the
time was not yet ripe"
Mr.. Cannon was asked if the people
of his community talked much of Ha-
waii and annexation; if they were in
tereSted IN the SUBJECT. he replled
that they were interested, "but you
must remember" he said, that the
United Staes is a very large place and
the people there have many interests
of their own. There are many people
who believe that the Islands should
become a part of the United States
They believe that our Government
should possess a strong naval station
here Rut inst now there is great in
terest centered in Cuba. There is fight
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Function Attended by
GOO People.
Evening of Enjoyment on LaWr
and in House Those Who
Received Guests.

The public reception to Senator Nor
gan of Alabama and the four visiting
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The ordinance prohibiting the caging
of birds Of song is being strictly en-
forced in Tampa, Fla.
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wOMAN'S EXCHANGE.
DIE Marchant St

Have on hand Hawaiian and Microne-
sian Curios, Native Hats, KAPPA, Mats
and Calabashes. Hair-dressing and
Manicuring Department just opened.
Offices to rent. Homemade Poi, Qua
va and Poha Jellies and Jams spec
ialty Floral Designs or Cut Flowers
to order. Telephone, $50.
The Yale expositor., 1897-04-16
HE HAD ENOUGH.
The Butchers Experience OF Justices'
Justice Was Satisfying.


"Hickorytown was wild with ex-
element when l was there Friday"
said the big drummer to others OF his
craft at the same table, says the De-
troit Free Press. The butchers dog
bit the doctors daughter, the doctor
shot the dog, the butcher thrashed
the doctor and the doctor had the
butcher arrested for assault and bat
terry. The justice of the peace before
whom the trial came off is a long,
oose-jointed farmer, who looks like q
bald-headed eagle and plays dominoes
with the doctor.
Read that thar Indictment order
ed the court with more JUNCTION than
accuracy. This done, he continued:
You've heered tn charge that you as
saulted and battered this here man
agin tn peace an dignity OF tn peo-
pie OF this here state. Be you guilty or
not guilty?
Not guilty, yer honor
What's that? Numbered the court.
Yer not guilty? Didn't yer poun' tn
street with tn doc? Didn't yer infer
him extarnally an intarnally an spile
his false teeth?'
Your honor. my client has de-
tense to offer and is entitled to hear
ing, declared the butchers lawyer.
'Nothin' of tn sort!' shouted the
justice. L cackerlate l wouldn't a been
here ef l couldn't tell when man war
assaulted an battered. Don try none
! OF yer snaper-doodle games on me.
young Teller. | knowed that thar dog.
He chased me up tree one time an
took half er yard often a pair Of new
overalls afore / could shin outen his
way. They hain't no lawyer or no
body else kin tell me nothin' bout that
dog
But, your honor, that has nothing
to do with this case
IF you weren't beginner an didn'
! know no better I'd fine yer fur con-
temp. take cognerzance of tn roper
tation of tn dog. He roamed roun'
this here neighborhood like roarin'
| lion a -ehasin' ole citerzens up trees
an biting peoples darters. fine this
here prisoner $50 an costs an tn
docs bill fur curin' hisself an his
darter, likewise tn price fur a new
| ft-out in teeth
"The young lawyer wanted to ap-
peal, but the butcher prided himself
on knowing when he had enough"
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4 chance remained to save that of my
dear Mabel. But the men held me fast,
and, when'l was in the boat, began to
pull away from the cave into the
brighter light.
Its no use struggling, mate" one
said. IF you've spark of reason In
you, you'll see that there's no hope Of
saving another life"
They continued to pull doggedly
away, and kept their hands upon me
to prevent me from throwing myself
into the water. Binding tears came
to my eyes and flowed over. l knew
that it was vain to resist, and l knew
besides that the few minutes that had
interviewed were fatal minutes, and car
ried death with them to the bright and
beautiful girl who had become my wife.
alas! how many Christmases ago! The
mystery that had parted us would
never now be made clear to me; but If
anything could have comforted me at
that awful period of my life, 1t was the
belief that still cherished in her faith
and purity. Yet / looked sullenly on
the cruel waters, repining, do believe,
because miracle did not occur
Some comfort did come to me after
a while. l had my boy, my darling
son, in my arms. Was 1t not almost
by miracle that he had been given TO
me, after searching for him the wide
world over for seven long years? you
have still something to live for" a
voice whispered to me; "be grateful.
then" But l could not put by my
sorrow so easily, and 1t was with min
gled Joy and grief that Rugged my boy
closer to me, to keep him warm; for 1t
was bitterly cold, and a mist had be-
gun to fall, and was thickening every
moment. No sign of life was on the
sea; in the distance we saw the ter
rible coast-line. consisting of straight
rocks of tremendous height, afford
ing not the remotest chance of effecting
landing. l scarcely remember how
that day passed: was in a stupor, ly-
ing at the bottom OF the boat, whisper
ing incoherent endearments into my
| little boys ears. That he did not an
swer me did not surprise or hurt me; 1t
pleased me that he should sleep so
calmly during these cold and cherries
hours. To awaken him would have
only aroused him to misery. Toward
evenfhr became conscious that the
men in the boat were directing strange
glances toward me and my precious
bundle.
Come. mate" said one, put aside
that. We've enough weight in the boat
without carrying the dead"
who did you say is dead?" asked.
vacantly, not understanding him.
Their significant looks answered me.
and one man placed his hand on my
The Yale expositor., 1897-04-16

TO throw the boy to him. She bends
toward him. Lord have mercy"
And at that moment We were sucked
down into the sea. With the last
words he spoke, the ship hadsreached
the water line, and sank In wild whirl
or waters. A prayer passed through
my mind, and l believed my time had
come. But the mast which had held me
fastened to the deck now proved TO be
my salvation. Immediately the deck
was below ;sle water the mast fioated
of, leaving me free, and with the in
stinct of self-preservation l struck out
Justify. l am a good swimmer, and
shortly after rose to the surface OF the
water my hands came upon a small
piece of rock jutting up from the sea.
Not knowing its size or extent, / OBJ
tanned risky foothold upon it, and,
dashing the waters from my eyes,
looked eagerly forward. Surely II was
by a special act of Providence that.
amidst the struggling heads and limbs
of the hapless drowning persons around
me, | saw but one face, which rose like
an apparition from the water. 1t was
Mabe's face, turned toward the rock
TO which / chung, and in that awful mo-
ment we recognized each other. A
look OF convulsed joy, amazement, and
terror-terror, as though she were gaz-
ing upon being from another world
flashed into her eyes. Her arms were
raised aloft, snd in them was a child
my child, Bob! What was to be done
in that dread moment of my life? II
plunged into the sea 1t would be fatal
to all of us, for the drowning persons
would inevitably clutch at me and
carry me down with them, l decided
instantly upon my plan. With one
arm round the sharp rock, which cut
into my flesh-but | did not feel It'll
partially lowered myself into the water.
and held out my other arm, which
judged would Just reach Mabel, in the
expectation that she would seize my
hand and that 1 should be able to draw
her to my rock of refuge. But as l
laid my hand upon my boy, Mabel fell
from me, or was torn from me by a
fierce wave, and sunk before my eyes.
| With my boy pressed close to my bos-
ON, | dashed forward in desperation
TO rescue her; but | was swept away
by rush of whirling spars from the
wrecked ship, and, without knowing
how 1t happened, found myself being
drawn into boat which was lying off
near the caves mouth.
The Yale expositor., 1897-04-16
Safe Course.

An excellent reply was that once
made by Yankee pilot to the owner
of a Mississippi river steamboat The
boat was at New Orleans, and the Yam
kee applied for the vacant post OF pilot,
saying that he thought he could give
satisfaction, provided they were look
in for a man about his size and build.
Your size and build will do well
enough" said the owner, surveying the
lank form and rugged face OF the ap-
plicant with some amusement, but do
you know about the river, where the
snags are, and so on?" well, I'm
pretty well acquainted with the river"
drawled the Yankee, with his eyes
fixed on a stick he was whiting, but
when you come to talkin' about the
snags, don't know exactly where they
are, l must say"
Don't know where the snags arev'
said the boat owner, in a tone OF dis
gust; then how do you expect to get
a position as pilot on this river?"
well, sir" said the Yankee, raising
a pair of keen eyes from his whiting
and meeting his questioner's stern gaze
with whimsical smile, 81 may not
know Just where the snags are, but
you can depend upon me for KNOWN
where they amt, and that's where
calculate to do my sailin'.
The Yale expositor., 1897-04-16

Familiarity, no doubt, breeds con-
tempt, in most instances, but certainly
not in the matter of money. The more
we have of that, the better we like it,
Soft coal cinders and charcoal from
wood or cobs should be among the
"appetizers" kept on the hogs bill of
OF fare daily.
There are people who never recog-
nize one another in church, but expect
TO know each other in Heaven.
Some preachers are afraid to open
the Bible very wide for fear they will
have to die in the poorhouse.
1t is rare thing To find in any part
of China a man over 30 years of age
who cannot read or write.
The Yale expositor., 1897-04-16

little boys heart. l pushed him aside
fretfully.
This is my son." | said. ''for whom
I've been searching these seven years
past. l have only just found him.
No, | am not mad: l am in my right
senses. But this is not the time to tell
you my story. My wife lies there
pointed to the cave. Il might have had
her but for you. Let me be, then. l
suppose some OF you can understand
what fathers love. what husbands
grief. is in such trial as this"
But don't you see?" the same man
asked, and many OF them looked at me
with sad eyes. Come, be reasonable.
We are dead beat. You are as strong
Nay. then. il you'll not believe, look for
yourself"
l allowed him to uncover the face OF
my boy, and the truth dawned upon
me.
Bob" l whispered. speak to me,
my son.
shook him gently; he made no
movement. White and still, he lay In
my arms. / put my ear to his mouth
to his heart; not pulse replied TO
me. And then l saw that his limbs
must have been cold and stiff for hours,
and that l had been nursing a corpse.
MY boy is dead, mates" / said, with
a strange calmness upon me. Forgive
me. l didn't know it before, you see.
My poor little Bobp'
They turned their faces from me as
stopped and kissed Bob's white lips.
Then l cried quietly over him bit, and
laid him at the bottom OF the boat,
covering him with Ny shirt, which l
took off for the purpose.
Let me keep him. pleaded; ''if
We land. we can bury him ashore"
"Ay, ay, mate" they said, softly.
answered them with grateful looks,
and, taking an oar. pulled with the
strength of giant. drinking the salt
tears which ran down my face.
worked mechanically. and had no
thought for anything but the body OF
my poor little Bob.
Through the long hours OF the night
we pulled, and when the sun rose we
found ourselves in the same dismal
plight. The wind was dead in our
teeth, and the rocks doomed black and
shadowy in the distance. Having
aboard only sufficient provisions for
two days, IL behooved us to find ref
uge soon; and many breath Of thank
fulness was drawn when, on the even
ing of the second day, we discovered a
neck of land where we reckoned We
could put safely ashore. Some part OF
the beach was sand, but yer ytreacher-
Gus, as we presently learned, and some
was rock. We rowed toward the
sandy beach, and one man jumped out
too soon for his life, for he sunk be-
fore our eyes. The quicksands had
swallowed him. With feelings of awe
we pulled toward the rocks, and after
some difficulty We effected a landing
saving, too, at the risk of our lives
what little provisions we had left. But
in the landing, our boat was dashed to
splinters And there, rescued from
the sea, we stood upon the rocks in
safety, with my little Bob in my arms
wrapped in my serge shirt.
Nov for fire." said one of the par
ty; 81 am perishing with cold. Let us
collect some dry wood"
ITO Bs coNrfNuEDI
The Yale expositor., 1897-04-16
Something for Nothing.

There Is no form OF deceit more like
~ to occur than self-deception, and OF
all kinds of self-deception none are
more tempting than the things which
happen when man endeavors to get
something for nothing. Nor is it more
reprehensible to get money in this
way than it is to get a reputation
without giving an equivalent-in fact
there is more damage in the latter
than in the former proceeding. All
sorts of gambling arise from the desire
to get something for nothing without
rendering adequate recompense. stock
gambling and the bucket shops and It's
fruits. The world is twisted and torn
by its tremendous tendency.-Rev. w
/. Chase.
The Yale expositor., 1897-04-16

rresn stains upon wall paper where
people have rested their heads can be
removed by covering the spot with o
mixture OF pipeclay and water made
into soft paste and letting 1t remain
over night. Then brush IL of with .
stiff whlsk broom.
To prevent a brulse from becoming
discolored, apply Immediately water al
hot as can be borne comfortably, chang
ing the cloth as soon as 1t loses ita
heat. IL hot water Is not to De had at
once, moisten some dry starch with
cold water and cover the bruised part
with It.
The Yale expositor., 1897-04-16
Man Only Has a Nosa.

Man is the only animal that has a
real nose or chin. Horses have faces
that arc all nose, swine have shouts
and elephants trunks; lions have vast
smelling organs, but none of them any,
thing that can be separated from their
faces and called a nose. 1t is even
more true of the chin. which is prac-
tically human.
The Yale expositor., 1897-04-16
oregon. Vast Prune orchards.

In Oregon there are $4,000 acres OF
prune orchards. They go with bread
and tea for supper, and young ladies
who would acquire a pleasing express
sion of mouth for photographing or for
entertaining visitors are taught to say
"prunes" and hold the expression until
1t melts away into a broad bread-and-
butter smile.
The Yale expositor., 1897-04-16
Wonderful Maiariai Bltters.

TIE recommendations of the best Chemists
a-.d Medical Practitioners assure the public
of the purity of Speers Wines and they are
as well assured of the purity of Aunt RAJ
chaeis Malarial Bitters, the base of which
is this wine. only made bitter by herbs and
roots among which the Peruvian Bark.
Chamomile Flowers, Snake Root, Ginger
etc. 1t Is used daily by the Medical Faculty.
Druggists sell the Bitters.
The Yale expositor., 1897-04-16
Purity.

It would be easier to put the scales
back again ON the wing of the butter
fly than to restore the purity that has
been stained by vice. Samson was the
strongest man Of his age. but he could
net break the cords Of his own lusts.
Rev. DIR. Gumbart.