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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-27
MoslemS Protected.

LONDON, March IA rescue party
under Admiral Biliotti, the Italian ma
val commander, has succeeded in re-
leasing 1890 Moslems, including wo-
men and children. who were besieged
at Candanos by Cretans. The Mos
lens have taken refuge on board an
Italian transport
At Selino an armed rabble menaced
food convoy and burned portion of
the town. Admiral Biliotti found the
town of Candanos surrounded by 5000
insurgents. Incessant firing was be-
ing kept up on both sides. The Italian
commander called upon a force from
the European fleet. and Gordon of
500 soldiers was formed for the pro-
lection of the Moslem refugees, who
embarked on an Italian transport and
were landed at Canea.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-27
GREECE is FIRM
Greek Admiral to IGNORE Orders
Of FOREIGN Powers.
FIGHTING AT GATES OF CANEA
Christians and MOS1emS
Cross Swords.
Lord Salisbury Defines Policy.
Must Maintain British
Interests.

LONDON, March 1O.-Russia, Ger
many and Austria are pressing the
other powers to apply coercion to
Greece in regard to Crete.
Italy is understood to be willing to
act with the powers named
A joint report from the Consuls at
Herakhon, in Crete, confirms the state
ment that 400 Moslems were massa-
cred at Sitia, a seaport in the north of
the island. Several children were
wounded, one child having its ears cut
off
The Archbishop of Canterbury CDR.
Temple in replying to the Metropoli-
tain of Athens Procopius Oeconimid-
isl, who recently appealed to the Ang-
lican and Russian Churches on behalf
OF the Cretans, says that the mem
bers of the Church of England will
pray to the Almighty to give the Gre
tans liberty and justice"
The Greek Admiral In Cretan waters
has been instructed to ignore the ord
ers OF Admiral Canevaro, senior ma
val officer of the foreign fleets. Col
Onel Vassos, the Greek commander in
Crete, has proceeded to the interior
Of the island. The Greeks are block
aiding the Ambracian Gulf. Prince
George of Greece has been ordered to
start for the frontier The Greek flag
ship has accordingly left Crete.
There are $4,000 Turkish soldiers and
1900 Greek troops on the Turco-
Greek frontier. Sharp fighting has
taken place at the gates of Canea, the
Cretan capital, between the Christians
and the Moslems. Sixty Turks were
killed.
Speaking in the House of Commons
last night, Sir William Harcourt lead
er of the Opposition, said that before
acting upon the decision to utilize the
forces OF the powers against Greece,
Parliament should be consulted.
Mr.. A. J. Balfour, First Lord of the
Treasury, replied that the British bonn
barded Alexandria in 1882, and block
AIDED Greece in 1853, without giving no
tice to Parliament. The Government
would not violate it's traditions in pur-
suing a policy of liberty for Crete and
Peace for Europe, and it was not pre-
pared to imperil either by giving a
pledge which might hamper the free
dom of action at a critical moment
Lord Salisbury expressed surprise at
the insistence of sentiments and re-
ligious opinions. The Government. he
said, occupied the position of trustees,
and it was their duty to maintain Brit
ish interests above everything.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-27
OF THE SOUTH
TO THE WORLDS PRO
DITCTION OF COTTON

Cotton is pre-eminently the agricul-
tura1 product of the South, and our first
consideration must be given to the con-
that staple. The worlds supply of cot
ton is chiefly furnished by the United
States, India, China, Africa -particu-
larly Egypt-and Brazil, of which, ac
cording to Thomas Ellison QS84 the
United States contributes some 56 per
cent and the other countries the re-
mainder. According to statistics, how
ever of the United States Department
of Agriculture 1888 it is estimated
that not less that 20 per cent of the
cotton which enters into universal
States. This vast contribution has Civ
en- ground to the belief that the cotton
supply of this country fixes the worlds
prices of that article; that those prices
rise and fall in direct proportion to the
volume of our crop, and that we can
make the price what we please. 1t is
expressly important to know if this is
correct. Individual opinion cannot de-
termine the matter; we must be guided
by the most authentic statistical data.
To avoid the errors often resulting
from covering too short a period, the
following table is made to extend from
1871 to 1892, inclusive, and is prepared
from statistics furnished by the United
States Department of Agriculture, and
represents the volume and value of the
cotton crop of the United States in the
years included:
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-27

One More Witness Examined by
Committee of Investigation.
LONDON, March 9.-The committee
appointed to investigate the Trans
vaal raid examined Sir Graham John
Bower, Imperial Secretary to British
High Commissioner for South Africa.
In reply to questions put by Mr.. .Jo-
seph Chamberlain, Secretary of State
for the Colonies. Sir Graham John
Bower said that in October, 1895. Mr.
Cecil Rhodes, after pledging him to
secrecy. informed him that it was
probable that a rising would take place
on the Rand.
Mr.. Rhodes also told him that he in
tended TO place force at Pitsani to
assist in the rising if necessary. since
the Imperial Government was so slow.
Sir Graham John Bower testified
that he did not inform Lord Rosmead
(then Sir Hercules Robinson). Cover
nor of Cape Colony and British High
Commissioner for South Africa, of
what Mr.. Cecil Rhodes had said.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-27
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 busi-
ness, having an unequalled experience
and an unrivalled reputation-the
strongest guarantee of excellence.
Sold on easy payments. Repairing
done. B. BERGERSEN, Agent.
161s Bethel Street, Honolulu.
City Carriage Company has removed
to the corner of Fort and Merchant
SITS. Telephone No. 113. First-class
Carriages at all hours.
JOHN S. ANDRADE.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-27
RUSSIA AND SERVIA.

Offer TO supply Great Quantity
of Rifles.
LONDON, March 11.-Russia has Of
fered to supply Servia with 100000
The Servia Government has replied
that it is anxious to adopt the latest
pattern of rife, and has not yet de-
cided whether it will entertain the
Russian offer.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-27
Have petitioned Government

LONDON, March 1.-THE Associated
Chambers of Commerce have urged
the Government to adopt the metric
system of weights and measures, to
extend the investment powers of trus-
tees, and to take measures to improve
the trade route between Burmah and
China.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-27
To visit the Continent.

LONDON, March 10.-The Queen left
Windsor Castle today for Cimiez, near
Nice where she will remain until the
third week in April.
On reaching the railway station at
Noisy-le-Sec, near Paris, a brief stop
page. will be made, during which Pres
ident Faure will have. an interview
with her Majesty.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-27
steamer wrecked.

LONDON. March S.-The steamer
Syracuse has been wrecked on the
coast of Cornwall. OF those on board
the ill-fated vessel 40 were drowned.
Heavy seas were running, and pre-
vented the Iifeboat from reaching the
wreck.
The Syracuse was a steel-built screw
steamer of 1918 tons, built in 1884,
owned by the Western Transit Com
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-27
Alaskan Boundary Question.

LONDON, March 1.-THE Foreign
Relations Committee of the United
States Senate has recommended that
the treaty with Great Britain with re-
gard to the Alaskan boundary should
be ratified by the United States with
out amendment.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-27
England and AbySsinia.

LONDON, March 10.-The British
mission to Abyssinia, headed by Mr..
James Rennell Rodd, c. M. G., one of
the secretaries to Lord Cromer, British
Minister at Cairo, will carry presents
to King Menelik of great intrinsic
value
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-27
Oufcl>- Firing Guns.

LONDON, March 1O.-Admiral Bes-
nard, the French Minister for Marine,
has stated that the naval authorities
intend to shortly acquire a number of
large cannon for the vessels of the
French navy, possessing four times the
rapidity of firing as the ordnance at
present in use.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-27
MEET THE CRISIS
Prof. MaIWGIIS Advice to the
Farmers Of Southern States.
DIVERSIFIED CROPS ARE NEEDED
More Intensive Farming
Required.
Remarks Concerning Cotton -Ap-
pliCable to Sugar Planting
Conditions.

The latter part of the year 1894 farm
less on account of the low price of cot
ton, and many conventions were held
TO discuss the situation and determine
the best ways and means of meeting
the agricultural crisis. While the agi-
tation was at it's height the New Or
leans Times-Democrat soffered a prize
for the best essay on 'The Agricul-
tural Crisis in the South and How 1t
Can. be Best Met"
Out of 81 essays submitted the COM
mittee of award selected No. u. 1t
may be remarked that the members of
the committee were kept in ignorance
of the authors of the various papers
No II was the essay submitted by
Professor Walter Maxwell, at that time
connected with the Louisiana State Ex-
pertinent Station, and now director of
the Experiment Station of the Hawaii
an Sugar Planters Association. Pro-
fessor MaxwelIs essay is given be-
low in full:
In attempting to consider this sub
Ject in it's great magnitude, it is first
necessary 10 examine those factors
which operate against Southern indus
tries outside of this country; further.
causes which affect the South as a part
of this country; and finally, those
causes which are local and which pre-
vail throughout the South
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-27
France Holds AIoof.

LONDON, March S.-M. Meline, the
Premier of France, has stated that the
French Government will not join in
applying coercion to Greece until the
Chamber of Deputies has been con-
suited.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-27
Nuch Grain Burned.

LONDON, March "A large fire has
occurred in a grain elevator in 1lli-
nois, U. S. a. The damage included
the destruction of 100000 bushels of
wheat.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-27
Fartbouake i'm Tasmania.

HOBART, Tasmania, March 7.-An
earth tremor was felt at Moorina and
neighborhood on Friday night. 1t
was accompanied by loud rumbling.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-27
Famine in India.

LONDON. March 1.-THE Mansion
House Fund in aid of the sufferers by
the Indian famine amounts to GAIL
600. The Queen has given an addi-
tional G 500 to the fund.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-27
PhilIpnine Revolt.

LONDON, March 9.-The Spanish
forces have stormed Salitran, in the
Philippine Islands, which was held by
the rebels.
General Zaballa and 81 men were
killed.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-27
Population of Australia .

SYDNEY, March 12.-The census of
Australia, just completed shows a
population of about 4,323, 900. The in
crease in 1896 was S4,S01.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-27

pany. of Buffalo \. Y. Her dimen
sions were: Length, 267 feet; beam,
3S feet. inches; depth, 15 feet. S
inches.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-27

House of Lords Says No.
LONDON, March 9.-The House of
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-04-08
Delicious snails Of Provence.

The Provencal snails, which feed in . goarmes fashion upon vine leaves, aro peculiarly Galioious. and there WAS . murnur of delight from our company as the foar women brought to the tabla four big dishes full of them and for q while there was only the sound of eager munehine mixed with the elatter on china of tb4 empty shells. To es tlaet them We had the oag tHoIna, three or four inches long, of tho wild itaaaiat. and oil these tha little brown n}ersels were carried ta tae agid mouths and eatea with bit oE bread sopped sn the saae9 and then the shell was subjected to a vigorous sucking, that rot a dIop Of sauce lingering Witaia t saasll be lost.
 -Thomas \. Jaaviaa in ggHtary.
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1 Marvellous Feat of Memory.

Marcus tells us that during his tTaEs els over Europe he met the marvel ot marvelsH at Padua Tho marvel in question was Q young Gorsicau, who was in the city for the purpose of p9r- suing his studies ct the university. 1Ia- retus, hayirg heard that the young man was gifted with all extraordinary mem ory, desired to put the student to the test
 The person who had informed tha traveller concerning the wonderful re- tentiveness of the young Corsieaa'a memory declared that he was so giftsd ill that faculty that he could repeat as many as 36, 1000 words if read over to him but once. Marcus and three distiu- guished Yenetians agreed to test the ae= ouracy of the statement. 4 conlmi ttaa visited the student of extraordinary memory and found him willing to sa3- init to the ordeal Accordingly there was read over to him a almost inter- minable list of words strung together without any consecutive order and without any meaning whatever.
 The young man stood all tho tiaaa with his attention deeply fixed and his eyes half closed When the long string of words had been read of, he looked up ohaerfufy and repeated fhe whole of the uninteresting catalogue Of words without a snglo fault. Then, to show how carefully his wonderful memory had retained every word, ho went through the list backward When that tasl. was finished. he toak each alter nate word-1irst, third, fifth, etc. --and repeated them until the company was thoroughly convinced that taey were in the presenc of the most wonderful prod- igy of me.oory that the world had ever produeed. -St Louis RepabIie
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NOfioe.

Are yon interested in stylish and up-to-date clothing? By all means. pay Henry Marx & Co. 's Tailor Shop a visit, where you can see the hand somest assortment of woolens on ex- hibition. We can make a suit to your measure just as cheap as you can buy one ready made. Why not have clothes to fit? It don't cost any more 4 $l0O bicycle free. h. vestigate. HENRY MARK X Co.,
 Up-To Date Tailors, Main street, two doors from East corner of 2daye.
 10dtf
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ALPINE hIER1sMoMEN
They Wore Trousers Before BIoomers
 Were Heard e.

We're Heard Sz.
 Long before the days of boomers women on the higher level of the Alps wore trousers, and ne one thought any, thing about it. Ihe Alpine women wear tho bifurcated garment for utility and not for beas 7, as one may judge if he or she has seen one of these girls. Come liness and the Alpine hardswomen are far apart, but the st1le of the garments they wear and the hard life Shat is theirs arc at the root of the trouble.
 These women have little of the grace and agility seen iii the maidens of Nor way They will leap across ehasms with nonchalance, but there is nothing wild and free aboat their movements. While she is talking to you tlIe Alpine herds woman is quite apt to thrust out an un- gainly leg, plant Q heavy boot on the neck of q goat and stand thus while she conversea.
 With tha exception Of the blacks who endure lif9 of hunger in the interior of Africa there is hardly my ono in the world who fares so badly as tho herds men and women of Switzerland. They cannot afolt to eat the berries they find on the mountain side, and they oannet afford to drink the milk supplied by their n0eks Their fare is meat that has been dried, salted and turned into un. savory leather, rye bread that is like blaokened ciuders and cabbage stalks in pickle, that contain about as much nutri- ment as q walking stick. Hungry as tho herdswoman may be on her return home, she must eat but sparingIy of these dainties, fer fear they should come to an end before another trip to the ovalley can be made.
 These women breakfast at 2 ill the morning and then answer tho response of the cattle lowing at the door of tine chalet begging to be attended to and driven up to some fayorife Alp They eat again some 12 or II hours later, when the weary tramp back to the chalet is about to begin. Between times, with siekles. they reap the long, coaese Alpine grasses, which are to serve IS food for the cattle during the winter
 This grass IS bound into bundles IS large as the women themselves and car ried on their backs down to the home steads. The winter fTewood is brought the same way. The chalet, the home Of one of these women, is the most piotur esque of any peasants dwelling place, but inside it is not desirable. 1t is usu- ally perehed on the orags of the 0ber land and is dark, for the windows are constructed not so much to admit light as to keep out the heavy anows of the winter. In one corner i8 low, broad platform with sacks of hay and a COL pie of blankets upon it. The less luxurj- ous dispense with the blankets and tho herdswoman usually goes to rest in the same attire she wore during the day In the autumn when the cattle are driven down for tho last time, dance is given by the herdsmen and the women, and on these occasions the girls exchange their trousers for the usual skirt. City Times.
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Mrcatl.s En tle Ha.r.

Ornaments for the hair-feathers, flowers and even ribbons-wiE be moro largely used this season than they have been for years. A small wreath of vio- lets around the small loose knot in the oaek and tied at the top with green moire ribbon, with the loops and ends standing well mp from the coiffure, makes a pretty addition to a rather scant twist of hair The combination oi feathers and flowers is a fayorite one for small theater bounets and for finish to the coitiure with evening toilets.
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Eupioai Eopioou Eapion.i.

No doubt many people are awar that Eupion Oil makes q much bet ter light than the lower grades of coal oil, ts.t we doubt if there are any thet know that gallon of Eupion lasts longer than cheap oil. Then, why not have the best light when the differencein cost is scarcely nothing. Eupion is sold at the fol. lowing places:
 Mccain Grocery Co John II. Talbot & Co Robinson Greenfield. ]. L. Lloyd.
 Me an Tankersley Co, Fox Bros.
 " f. Dewoody& Co. Houston < Roane. | E. oldsnith & Co. Thalheimer Bros, Ferguson x Russell r. E. Mercantile Go. H E. Seveke, 2. Lumpkin. ! E. Smmo E. Bluif City Lumber Co. q. N. Hart Drug Co. ". $. Beard, oedtf s2 Hearin < Alexander
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 A Black Satin Skirt.

A handsome black satin or broeade skirt, says fashion writer, is always appropriate to wear in the evening with q light and pretty silk waist, which may be lace trimmed and made quite ornamental with ribbon and chiffon fin- ishings, Taffeta silk, with small dres- den figures scattered over a background. also makes pretty skirt for evening wear. Handsome black nloires are newer and make all elegant skirt. Beautiful waists of chiffon or satin may be worn, as well IS the fancy silk ones.
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The nnnl,le Veil.

A double veil is possibly the newest aid to womans beauty and attractive ness. A thin veil of the most delicate shade of pink 5ulIe is first procured, and over this is placed one of black, with dots or designs in it. The two arc securely fastened together, and the i'm proyement in the appearance of the complexion is really wonderful The fashion, which must have emanatad from the brain of q Frenchwoman, will be q blessing to the women who have bad or indifferent complexions.
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4 Sire Aa.

Have We had a protest from any o''a rcceHtly?a asked tse sultan as he 1t 3 fresh cigarette.
 No, yoer rajesssy, ' replied the grand yizier
 No nation has deignod to cry out against the continuance ef tho Otte. man eas airs2' saia the sultan, scowling.
 'sNasse, vaur highness.
 lhea hava some moro Armenia } killed ~ oaee. I will not ba neglcc in this shameful nlahner. - Lcnd, ! Fun.
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ILL THAT IS LEFT.

In Louisiana April 6 is decorf- tion day. It is thetanniversary of the battle of Shiloh, where many Louisianians lost their lives The Confederate dead in that State are reyered for their heroic deeds, and this years decoration day was made a special occasion. h com menting upon certain features ot the war, the New O@leans Pieayane says:
 "The losses by death in the Northern armies We're 360, ,222, of whom 67 ,090 were killed in action, while 43, 900 died of wounds receiv~ ed in battle, and 225 ,000 dled of dis. eases. On the Southern side the toal deaths from all causes were put at 270, 900 men,
 The aggregate of men who perished in that terrible war was nearly $50, GOO The total of soldiers and sailors enlisted in the Nort ern armies in the period of 1861 65 was 2,778, ,3O4. On the Southern side there were possibly 1,000, GOO, al- though the records show for the Confederate forces on the lst of January, 1864, to.al of l72, 78l, the largest number ever reported. Add to that 25O, 900 dead up to that date. gives an aggregate of something over TOO, GOO, which was probably the whole of the Confederate forces. At that rate the Southerners fought nearly four to one all through the sturggle. All they have to show for it are a glorious pages of history and flowers on their graves.
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Annual Meeting Arkansa. W. c. T.. U.

Annual Meeting ArkansAs ". c. T. q. To be held at Hot Springs April 18th to l6th,
 For the above occasion the Cotton Belt Ronte N i'll sell tickets Pine BluH to Malvern and return at one and one-third fare, $340, on the eertif- cnte plan. Tickets on sale April l2th to 10th, return limit April 18th, 1S97
 I. w. FARLEY, Agent.
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A WELCOME GUIDE.

On receipt of 20 cents will forward to any address, postpaid, q hand- some catalogue of - pages profuae'y Illustrated, giving fnll dcscliption of fruit trees. small fruit, ornamental traes, eyergreens. shrubs. ines. roses bulbs etc, also giving "fnr9ala5 for spraying, when to spray, plant etc. The descriptive catalogue is Il wei come guide to all those ii need of information, and shonlJ nod he with out it. Send for il, il wIli alease xon
 From the first order you send of one dollar or more, the price pt laa eata- logue can be deducted ihereTr0m.
 Yourcorrespondcnca asmlif solicit. cd. Yours very ifeH, Ambrose Martell, proprietor Peoria Banner Nurseries, office and safes grounds, Nos. III to IT :. Jefferson ave- Peoria, III. 23-d tss~ fl.
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More Eloauenf.

ssThey say there is character shown i'll the way q man combs his hair. z
 Well, think that often there is more character shown in the way ha doesn comb it. "--Iletroit Free Presa