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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-06
SAMOANS MAY FIGHT.
COnSulS Unable TO Prevent Tf1i


ConsuIs Unable To Prevent Tribal
Dispute.
The Samoa Herald of Feb. 20, says
that if rumor is to be credited, Sa-
moa' is threatened with another Of
those ridiculous and abOrtive tribal
wars which have done so much to
make the group the laughing stock
of the world. That is, so far as the
world troubles itself about us at ALL
for the civilized peoples of Europe
and America have grown tired of at
taching weight to the disputes OF
handful of semi-civilized natives, in
habiting an Island group. which,
apart from it's central position, is of
no particular Importance in the COM
merical economy of the globe The
very attitude of the three Powers,
around whose diplomatic necks the
Berlin Treaty hangs like milstone,
proves this. Here are three cOnsuls,
intelligent cultured, buSineSS-llke
men, who meet frequently, and who
know. or profess to know, all that is
going on. Yet these gentlemen,
though the Governments which they
represent are pledged to maintain the
integrity of the Samoan kingdom, and
to keep a monarch. no matter how
impotent on the throne, are unable
to stop the farce which is in progress.
No doubt. in their private concIaYes,
the Consuls have fully determined up
on their course of action, but the very
secrecy which necessarily surrounds
their deliberations DESTROYS its real
effect in the eyes of the natives. HUI
namely sp7 aking, there is every rea-
son against allowing the SamOans TO
go to war, and from a commercial
point of view the argument is equal
Iy strong. There is certain to be
loss, through the falling off in the
production of cOpra, whilst even the
most unscrupulOus of traders no long
er pretends that there is any money
TO be made by Europeans out of Sa-
moan warfare. Consular regulations
have been drawn so strictly, and every
source of leakage is so closely watch
ed that the sale of arms and ammunl-
ton has become almost an impossI-
bility. or if possible, too dangerous
to be risked Indeed, if the Samoans
really mean to fight, it is difficult to
see where they are going to get the
ammunition to carry on a prolonged
conflict and this is one of the factors
which tell most strongly in favor of
peace But a still stronger factor
would be the presence of two or three
men-of-war in Samoan waters. No
doubt the natives have taken advan-
tage of the hurricane season, when
the Consuls are left without naval
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-06
CHURCH SOCIAL.
MeWhers and Friends at the Lit
tie Church Round Corner"

MeWhers and Friends at the Lit
tie Church Round Corner
A very pleasant gathering of mem
bers and friends of the Christian
Church met in the church building last
night for social intercourse. There was
Ia very good literary and musical pro-
gram, under the direction of Mrs w.
&c. Weeden, in which Miss Louise
B0ardman, Miss Templeton, Mrs. w. G.
Weeden and Messrs. Berry, Templeton
and Rice took part. Mr.. William Nc
Candless officiated as chairman and
conducted the exercises in a very able
manner.
After the exercises there were some
delicious refreshments served in one of
the ante rooms, under the able direc-
tion of Mrs. w. l.. Hopper and Mrs.
George A Boardman. The church was
prettily decorated and the people pres
ent enjoyed the evening very much.
Short religious services were conduct
ed by the pastor Rev. James Monroe.
prior to the literary exercises. and at
the close of the social.
So many new members have Joined
this church recently that the sOcials
may be a part of the monthly program,
in order that the members may be
come acquainted with each other.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-06
FEEL DEAD on THE STAGE.
The Audience Applanded CaStelmary,
Thinking He Was Acting.

The Audience Applanded CaStelmary,
Thinking He Was Acting.
NEW YORK, Feb. 11.-An audience
of $500 people at the Metropolitan
Opera House last night saw Armand
Castelmary die on the stage and APP
plauded to the echo, thinking it splen
did bit of acting That was at 9:05
o'clock, and the curtain was descending
for the close of the second scene in the
first act of Martha
Castelmary, the veteran French bas-
so, had the part of Tristan. He had
gone through the fair scene TO the very
end throwing even more than custom
ary life and vigor into the droll songs
required of the character. At the close
of the scene a bevy of girls were dane
ing around him. Just as the curtain
fell Customary raised his right hand
to his head and staggered forward,
breaking through the circle OF girls.
AS the curtain went down the great
audience broke into tumultuous ap-
plause.
In a second or more the curtain was
raised and Castelmary was seen on his
knees Trying 10 HOlu nlIlSeiI up ny
clasping table. This was another
striking effect, and brought renewed
applause.
When the curtain went down the
people on the stage saw that there was
something real in Castelmary's fall
Jean De Reszke rushed forward and
lifted his old friend in his arms, but
he died before any assistance could be
rendered A physician who was sum-
moned pronounced it a case of heart
disease.
The manager of the stage went be-
fore the curtain and announced that
owing to Castelmary's sudden illness
Signor Cernusco would finish the play
in the part of Tristan. Then the play
went on with the singers laboring un-
der high tension, and the audience in
total ignorance of what really had hap
pened.
Customary was about 63 years of
age. His body will be taken TO Paris.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-06

Hawley Reports New Bill to senate
Committees.

Committed
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.-The SEN
ate Committee on Military Affairs
agreed last week to report to the Sen
ate a proposition to increase the artil-
lery General Hawley was instructed
by the committee TO make report.
The proposition of the committee is to
amend the Hawley bill to reorganize
the line of the army. 1t became evil
dent to the committee some time ago
that there was no probability of the
generals measure being adopted at this
session.
On Monday Senator Hawley report
ed an amendment which increases the
artillery to seven regiments. The to-
tai number of enlisted men in the
Army of the United States. including
Indian scouts ad the hospital corps,
is increased /, 800. The amendment pro-
vides that two batteries of each regl-
ment may be organized as field artil
lery in the discretion of the President,
and that each battery so organized
shall have four corporals. two forriers
ando ne saddler additional. All vacan-
cies are to be filed by promotion. ac
cording to seniority.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-06
HAPPY STUDENTS TO CELEBRATE
Possibility of War Among
Samoan Tribes.
u. s. To Increase Artillery-Youne
CzeChs Secure Seats In Aus
trian ReiChSrath.

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Feb. 1S.-
What is known as the Wright bill
passed the Senate today and is now
ready for the Governors signature.
Under the provisions of the bill the
tax for the revenue for Berkeley is
increased one cent. The bill is said
to be certain of the approval of the
Governor.
The spacious Capitol building was
filled with Senators, Representatives
and friends of the University who
wore blue and gold ribbons, the col
lege colors. Festoons of ribbon de-
corated the desks of the President of
the Senate and the Speaker of the
House. Among the strongest suppor-
tiers OF the measure were Senator
Stratton and Assemblyman Wright,
both of Alameda County.
At the present time the annual in
come of the university is about $175,-
600. Of this $4,000 comes from priv
ate endowments, and the additional
l cent will increase this total to $780,
600 per annum. OF this amount about
$50 900 will be set aside for ten years
as a building fund, and there will,
therefore, at the end of that period
be $60O,000 at the disposal of the uni
versity for the construction of new
buildings. The remainder of the eX-
ira appropriation will be applied to
improving the present accommoda-
tions OF the students and in increas-
ing the number of instructors.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-06
co. ID HIGH JINKS.
Lots of Fun and FrOIic in Drill
Shed.

Lots of Fun and Frolic in Drill
Shed.
A short business meeting of Com
pany ID, n. G. H.. was held in the Drill
Shed last evening. Louis Reynolds was
elected a member, and the name of
George Clarke was posted for one week
The Finance Committees report on the
treasurer's report was read and accept
ed
After the meeting came the high
jinks, when all the boys joined in a
jolly good time
EX-Lieutenant Love of the New
York militia was present, and on be-
ing called upon for a speech, replied
that he had nothing much further to
say than that he was a crank on re-
cruitS. He said that he had a real in
terest in the company, being, as he
was, friends with Captain Mccarthy
After this he made an offer to the
effect that he would give a gold COM
pany badge to the member bringing in
the most applications for membership
during the next 80 days.
of the suggestion at once, and offered
TO give a gold company badge to the
members bringing in the most recruits
during each successive month for the
next year.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-06
WAIANAE TROUBLES.
Laborers Still on Strike Differ

Laborers Still on Strike Differ
enceS May be Settled Today.
The situation at Waianae had not
materially changed last night. though
the indications were, in Manager Cen
ter's opinion. favorable TO a complete
settlement today The entire force of
japanese on the plantation refused
duty after the two men were arrested
on Thursday, and remained at their
quarters all day yesterday. The two
men were confined in Jail
II the laborers carry out their threats
they will remain on strike until the
matter is adjudicated. Mr.. Center is
confident it will be settled and work re
sUmed today.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-06
Circuit Court Notes.

The total expenses of the February
term of the Circuit Court, First Cir
cult. were: Hawaiian jurors, $3.50; for
eign jurors. S646; stenographers and in
terpreters. 800. Total, s1,276.
In the case of Alex. K. Aona Us NJ.
Aona. z. Ingham and Mrs. NOkai Ev-
erett. defendants, deny each and every
allegation.
The resignation of Bruce Cartwright
as trustee for Susie F., Ruth and May
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-06
From Alaska by siedge.

SEATTLE, Wach., Feb. 20.-Eli
Gage. son of President-elect McKinley's
Secretary of the Treasury, arrived in
Seattle this morning from Alaska, aft
er having made the perilous overland
sledge journey from the great Yukon
country.
The Secretary's son can now go back
to Chicago and share honors with an
other Chicago man. Charles j. Hamil-
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-06
ANNEXATION AT PEARL CITY
Citizens Met Last Night and Formed
"A Club.

Some so citizens of Pearl City met
in the Court House at that place last
night for the purpose of forming an
annexation club. Judge Hookano, as
chairman; r. w. Filler, as secretary,
and NJ. G. Correa, as treasurer. were
elected temporarily Another meeting
will be held next week for the election
of permanent officers.
Speeches on annexation were made,
and enthusiasm reached its highest
pitch.
A committee, consisting of Judge
Hookano, George Mccarthy and r. w.
Filler, was appointed to see that the
citizens of Pearl City become fully ac-
quainted with the movement. Posters
will be put all over the district.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-06
Police Court Notes.

IN the Police Court yesterday morn
ing All Kiu plead guilty to the charge
OF unlawful possession of opium and
was fined $50 and costs.
The case of Miss Santos for larceny
was postponed until March 9th.
The case of D. K. Brown for embez-
element took UP the greater part Of the
dav. Defendant was bound over to the
Circuit Court for trial.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-06
SPECIAL BUSINESS ITEMS.
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 bust
ness, having an unequalled experience
and an unrivalled reputation-the
strongest guarantee OF excellence.
Sold on easy payments. Repairing
done. B. BERGERSEN, Agent.
161h Bethel Street, Honolulu.
City Carriage Company have removed
to the Corner of Fort and Merchant
SITS. Telephone No. 113. First-class 50
Carriages at all hours.
JOHN s. ANDRADE.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-06
PRICE FIVE CENTS.

support, to work up the existing stu
alton. but it is TO be hoped that even
the prospect of encountering a eye
lone will not prevent the despatch, as
soon as the news reaches Australia,
of one or two vessels capable OF put
ting an end to the present crisis
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-06

NJ. Cartwright was accepted, and ]. NJ.
was appointed trustee.
The petition of Mamie r. Rrice,
guardian of Robert Z. Brewer. to sell
certain property, was granted.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-25
HISTORY OF GLOVES.
They Have Played Great Part in the
Annals of Romance.

They Have Played a Great Part in. the
Annals of Romance.
Gloves have breathed defiance
from knight to knight, served as
pledges of love between cavaliers and
ladies fair, hung upon the affairs Of
gloomy mediaeval churches, mute wit
nesses to the VOWS Of pious devotees;
as challenges to mortal combat from
foe to foe, says Lippincott's. They
have embellished the pages Of history,
the annals Of romance, the flights of
pOesy and more than once have borne
in their perfumed palms the seeds of
death. Whence or where the glove
originated is unknown. A plausible
vented them for use in his slow and
painful labor among the bushes. A
very rough, homely glove it must have
been, Of Unframed skins or coarse fab
ric, and f1ngerless.
They are mentioned in Homer as
having, been worn by Laertes in his
retirement, and Xenophon makes men
eAOAA VI ~ uo 6lOtCos AOA1 uoO "oo
held up to- scorn by both these writer's
and among orientals was considered
mark Of effeminacy. They We're worn
by the Greek pugilists and wrestlers
and when introduced in Rome made
rapid progress in popularity among
men of wealth and nobility. Under
the emrerors they developed fingers
called digitalia. Athenaeus relates a
story of celebrated glutton who used
to wear gloves. at the table in order
to finger the meat while it was hot and
so devour more than his companions.
1t is not known how they reached Brit
ain, but it must have been at an early
period. Mention is made of them in
the poem Of Beowulf. As the word is
of Saxon origin, from glof, they may
have been introduced by that people;
but their use was never common until
after the advent of the Normans, and
then it was restricted to the gentlemen
of the noble and royal families.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-25
session Of the mich which we have
fonnod GtnrboAk 40 xroonko

session of the mich which we have
forced Corbett to vacate."
Fitzsimmons is In good condition,
barring the sprain of the thumb, which
Is badly swollen. He drove into town
with his wife and left on the evening
train for San Francisco, taking with
him the purse of $4,000 in drafts,
which were turned over to him by AL
Smith, the stakeholder.
C0Hbett Wants Another Chance.
AS Corhett staggered to his dressing
room after the contest, his brothers
Harry and Joe supporting him, one on
each side, the scene was q pitiful one.
His trainers crowded into the dark
little room after him and gathered
about him as he sank into a chair.
II can't realize it, boys" the defeat
ed champion said. II don't know how
1t happened. had him almost whipped
out, and could have whipped him If 1
had followed it up, but wanted to
show him how thoroughly could do
him. oh, If lean only get at him
again. He must, he absolutely must
give me another chance. l can whip
him next time" There was a. mo-
lnent's silence when suddenly Jim
leaned forward against his brother
Harry and burst into tears. Il can't
believe it." he sobbed. Il can't be-
lieve it, Harry. How can it be; old
man, that 1 am defeated?" The scene
was too much for the little crowd of
heartbroken friends. Billy Woods
shrank into q dark corner, andl with
his cap over his face; endeavored! to
stif1e his sobs.
White and McVey chokingly at
tempted to soothe their ex-chief and
Billy Delaney, with wet eyes, vigor-
o,lsly famed the almost fainting man
in vain attempt to conceal his emo
ton Harry Corbett gruffly ordered
everybody to 'brace up" and Joe sank
to his knees. Anybody can see that
Jim is the cleverest man." said
Charley White. HE simply lost on
one of those chance blows which are
always a possibility. He can whip
Fitzsimlnons. I know it. L advised
him to fight a. generalship' fight. keep
ing away from Fitzsimmons, but he
was so confident he could whip Fitz.
simmons that he would mix up. Even
up to the round: he went down he was
confident. He is much the better man.
The chance blow did it,
Delaney and the other trainers ex.
pressed similar opinions: Meantime
the work over Corbett was having it's
effect and within half an hour he was
strong enough to dress and leave the
arena. He was driven directly to the
train and with his party was soon
started on his trip to San francisco.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-25

another, The Master Mariners Hand
book. You can't imagine how interest
Ing it is"
You are joking. Clara. You must be
Joking"
mot at all, pa. You can't think what
lot have learned already. I'm to
carry green light to starboard, ard a
red to port, with white light at the
| masthead. and a fiare-up every fifteen
minutes"
"Oh. won't 1t look pretty at night"
cried her sister.
"And I know the fog-signals. One
blast means that ship steers to star
board. two to port, three astern. four
that 1t Is unmanageable. But this man
asks such dreadful questions at the end
OF each chapter. Listen to this: You
see red light. The ship is on the port
tack and the wind at north; what course
Is that ship steering to a point?"
The Doctor rose with gesture Of de-
spair. Il can't imagine what has come
over you BOTH" said he.
MY dear papa, we are trying hard to
live up to Mrs. Westmacott's stand
ard"
'wen, must say that do not ad-
mire the result. Your chemistry, Ida.
may perhaps do NO harm; but your
scheme, Clara, Is out Of the question.
How q girl Of your sense could ever en-
tertain such q notion Is more than
can imagine: But must absolutely
forbid you to- go further with it."
But. pa" asked Ida, with an air Of
innocent inquiry in her big blue eyes,
what are we to do when your COM
mands and Mrs. Westmacott's advice
are opposed? You told us to obey her.
off their shackTes, their fathers, broth
ers and husbands are the very first to
try to rivet them on again, and that In
such matter no man has any author
ity."
"Does Mrs. westmacott teach you
that am not the head Of my own
house?" The Doctor flushed, and his
grizzled hair bristled in his anger.
Certainly. She says that all heads
Of houses are relics Of the dark ages"
The Doctor muttered something and
stamped his foot upon the carpet. Then
without word he passed out into the
garden, and his daughters could see
him striding furiously up and down,
cutting off the heads Of the flowers
with switch.
"Oh. you darling! You played your
part so splend:dly" cried Ida.
"But how cruel it is! When saw the
sorrow and surprise in his eyes I very
nearly put UP my arms about him and
told him all. DON'T you think we have
done enough"
mo, no, no: Not nearly enough. You
must not turn weak now, Clara. It Is
so funny that should be leading you!
1t is quite a new experience. But l
know am right. If we go on as we
are doing, we shall be able to say all
our lives that we have saved him. And
If we don't, oh, Clara, we should never
forgive ourselves"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-25
THE:uESSER FIGHTS,

Hawkins Defeats Flaherty, lin One
RoEnd-smith. Defeated by Green
In Eleven Rounds.
Carson, New. March 19.-The Fla
herty-Hawkins fight, the first of the
two minor contest, was set for 3
O'Clock, but it was before the men
entered the ring. At that time there
were about 1900 persons present.
Both men weighed 1913 pounds. The
fight was soon over. There was one
exchange of blows, a clinch and a
Knockout, Flaherty going down as
though he had been shot: 1t was all
over in one minute and four seconds.
At the call of time Hawkins lost no
time in going at his man. He swung
his left hard on Flaherty's jaw and
the latter countered on the body. Then
they clinched, hanging on to each 9TH
er for a. few seconds. After the break
away Hawkins landed a right swing
on Flaherty's jaw and followed the
same in an instant with left swing
on the same place. Flahertyi fell over
backward, his head striking the floor
with great force. He lay perfectly still
and was counted out. Then his seconds
carried him from the ring.
Green Defeats Smith.
The light between Mysterious Billy
Smith and George Green, welter-
weights, followed Immediately. Smith
had the worse of it until the end of the
eleventh round, when he gave up the
fight, saying that his arm had been
broken in the fourth round. Malachi
Hogan of Chicago, was referee, and
he had his hands full. The men
clinched repeatedly and were 10th to
break away. Smith devoted most of
his attention to in-tighting, and in the
clinches would get Green around the
neck and with his right arm free play
tattoo on the San Francisco boys
ribs. Green constantly jabbed with
his left and soon had Smiths nose in
pulpy condition. 1t was noticeable
that Smith refrained from using his
left arm, which had been broken three
months ago, and he could land only
an occasional right swing:
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-25
Sing Lees Asylum.

Sing Lee was an enterprising young
China man who conducted laundry in
a small mining camp in Colorado some
years ago. His never-failing good
humor made him a universal favorite,
and on more than one occasion the boys
found that he had ready tongue in
his head. A presidential election oc-
Cured about this time, and one of the
boys-an Ir;shman-remarked to Sing:
"Well, Sing, .-ez'n have to be goin' to
China now. The Irish be goin' to run
things here, and they won't have any
hathen Chinee around" Quick as a
flash Sing retorted: Cali light. me go
Ireland. Irish no lun things there"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-25
RochefOrt's Income.

Litigation between M. Rochefort,
editor, and M. Vaughan manager Of
the 1ntransigeant, and decided in favor
of the latter, has revealed the fact that
In the last seven years M. Rochefort
has received 700,0O0f. as editor and L.
700 .OOOf. in dividends on his shares. or
altogether 42,000f. year.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-25
Titus sfatR6

Baltimore, March 10. - Chairman
Mott, of the L. A. w. racing board,
has given out letter to Frederick ].
Titus, who, with Cabanne and Muir
ply. has been under suspension for
the throwing of a. race in st. Louis, re-
Installing him to the. amateur rank:
after March 15;. 1897.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-25
Juilws xmidon Mt bismarck.

Bismarck, n. D., March 10. - Judge
Amidon opened his first term Of Unit
ed States court here, making very
favorable impression. A large number
Of lftigants and witnesses We're pres
cnt from all parts of the stau. Court
will be in session at least two weeks.