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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-12-07
FOREIGN NEWS NOTES.

CHICAGO, November 26.-The coal
mining strike in the Northern Illinois
district ended today. Twelve thou
sand have gone back to work.
YOKOHAMA, November 24.-The
British steamer Pelican, Captain Cove,
which sailed from Tacoma, October
18th, for here, is twenty-five days
overdue.
SYDNEY, New South Wales, No
vember 23.-The steamer Moana OF the
Union Steamship Company of New
Zealand, which has sailed for San
Francisco, took $275,0O0 in gold.
WASHINGTON, November 23.-In a
report to the State Department Con-
sui Sprague refers to work in progress
at Gibraltar that is not generally
| known. He says 5000 workmen daily
enter the fortress and labor on the ex-
tensive improvements now going on in
the building of docks and other Gov
eminent works.
| LONDON, November 23.-A dense
| fog is hanging over England today
Trains have been stopped by the dark
ness at many places and navigation in
| the channel is interfered with. Foe
bells were sounded and signal guns
were fired at Dover all night.
| BOSTON, November 22.-Mrs. o.
Reilly, the widow of the late Johr
| Boyle O'Reilly, the patriot, poet ant
editor, died at her home here today
of pneumonia.
Football scores for November 25:-
Pennsylvania 4, Cornell O.; Univ. Chi
cago 81, Michigan II; Carlisle indians
10, Cincinnati O; Chicago Ath. 50, New
Jersey O; Kansas 16, Missouri O.; Ne
braska 6, Iowa 0.
| LONDON, November 23.-The Rom
correspondent of the Daily Chronicl
says: The report is confirmed tina
the powers have decided to blockad
Constantinople in case Turkey refuse
to withdraw her troops from Crete an
to accept a European Governor Of tn
island.
MILWAUKEE, Wis, November 49,
DR.. hansen, who delivered lectur
here tonight, when shown the dispatc
from Christiania saying that arrange
ments for another Arctic trip hav
been completed, said there was n
truth in the story. He says he hs
no plans for the future.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-12-07
DENIAL BY ENGLAND.


She VIII Not Cede the Channel Islands
to France.
LONDON, November 24.-Inquiry to-
day in official circles regarding the
statements contained in a letter to the
Daily Graphic of this city that report
had gained currency in the Channel
Islands that Great Britain contem-
plated ceding them to the French
brought forth an emphatic denial OF
the whole story, which is classed as
being nothing more than fairy tale.
According to the reports denied in
the foregoing dispatch Great Britain
was going to give up the Channel Isl
ands to France, to which country they
originally belonged, and Great Britain
was to be given a free hand in Egyp
or in the Niger territory.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-12-07
JAPAN'S POSITION
Continued from First Page.)

ceived in liquidation. the concessions,
rights, privileges, franchises, ETC.,
which it now owns, plant, equipments,
lands. railway supplies and other prop
erty in Central America, including the
lands between the lake and the Pacific
Speedy action in securing proper leg
islation for the coming twelfth census
is urged.
Recommendation is made that the
period for the allotment of lands to the
Uncompahgre Indians shall be extend
ed such time beyond April 1, 1898, as
Congress shall deem best.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-12-07
BIMETALLIC INHARMONY.

The English League Divided on the
Ratio.
LONDON, November 23-The Bime-
tallic League is about to issue a mani
festo defining its position and policy in
view of the results of the recent nego-
tiations between the United States
Monetary Commission and the British
Government.
The executive committee of the
league is divided on the question OF
ratio, portion of members favoring II
to 1914 to 1, while others believe that
the best policy would be to commit the
movement to ratio approaching the
commercial one
The Republican journal., 1897-07-15
Transfers in Real Estate.

The following transfers in real estate wer e
recorded in Waldo County Registry of Deeds
or the week ending July IA, 1897: Nellie
B. Hatch ct al, Morrill,, to W. O. Whit
comb, Waldo; land in Waldo. Mary w
Mcdonald by admir-, Belfast, to Calvin
Hervey, do. land and buildings in Belfast.
VIM. B. Sprowl, w Interpret, to Albert P.
Blaisdell, Rockland; land in Frankfort and
Winterport. F, A. Cushman, Montville, to
c. G. Sylvester, do. land and buildings in
Montville. c. c. Sylvester, to Chas. N,
Allen, Montville; land and buildings in
Montville. S. H. Berry, Montville, to Mar
garet F. Bowen, do. land in Montville.
VIM. II. Larrabee, Lynn, Mass, to Lizzie j..
Curtis, Prospect; land in Frankfort. Albert
A. Moody estate, Belmont, to Irwin A. Hill,
A. Hill; land in Belmont. Lorenzo A.
Soule by admix, Searsmont, to Manly 0.
Wilson, do; land in Searsmont. Manly o.
Wilson to Caroline W. Soule, Searsmont;
land in Searsmont. Estella N. Fish, Win
terport, to James D. Foss, do; land in
Winterport. Louise Cunningham, Swan
willie, to Elisha Harris. Belfast; land and
buildings in Belfast. Kate G.. Prentiss,
Lowell, Mass, to Joseph Gordon, Thorn
dixie, land in Thorndike. j. I. Watts,
Knox, to E. j. Stephenson, do; land and
buildings in Knox James Belden, Palermo,
to Harrison Berry, do; land in Palermo.
Eliza Littlefeld, Swanyille, to Elmer M.
Blake, Belfast; land in Swanville. Diantha
Cole ct al. Durham, to Anna Written, do.
land and buildings in Burnham. VIM. r.
Written, ct al, Burnham to F. M. Lassell
ct al; land in Burnham e deeds). F. NJ.
Lassell, Burnham, to VIM. A. Lassell; land
in Burnham VIM. A. Lassell to F. M. Las
sell land in Burn ham,
The Republican journal., 1897-07-15

walked home. He could not give very
clear idea of where the boat was and search
that night failed to find her. Tuesday morn
ing Capt. Bennett of steamer NJ. and M. re-
ported that the boat was at anchor near the
the can buoy on Brigadier Island ledge, and
when the steamer returned in the afternoon
Frank Larrabee and Albert Robbins took the
steamer for the place, carrying row boat
in tow. They boa rded the Inca in the row
boat, and found her leaking through the
rudder port and with a large amount of
water in her. After freeing her from the
water they rugged temporary tiller and set
sail for home, coming in under double reef
ed sail, two hours and a half after the
steamer left the dock here. There was a
heavy southwest wind all day Tuesday and
the Bay was very rough. The men report
that the Inca could have kept afoat but a
a very short time longer.
The Republican journal., 1897-07-15

WINTERPoRT. Mr.. Joseph Durham of
Dorchester, Mass, formerly resident of
this place, was in town last week and called
on a number of friends. Miss Charlotte
SWEET of Bangor and her friend Miss Pullen
were the guests of Miss Caro- Taylor last
Thursday. Eugene Rowland came down
from Bangor to spend Sunday with his
mother. !. Mrs. Emma Haley has returned
from her visit. Little Miss Hazel Eddy Of
Bangor is visiting Miss Ada Littlefeld.
Mrs. Ernest Baker and Miss Dennis of Ban
gor spent Sunday at Rev. j. P. Simonton's.
....A store in West Winterport belonging
to John Hobbs, occupied by Albert White
as grocery store, was burned with nearly
all it's contents, Tuesday night. Origin of the
fire unknown. A fire was also started in
shed adjoining a school house in the
White district, supposed to have been set by
some pack peddlers. Mr.. H. F. Lougee
and Miss E. NJ. Hall left Tuesday morn
ing to join the Epworth League excursion
to Toronto.
The Republican journal., 1897-07-15
EVERY Day TR|UMPHS.
Every Time, Every Place, Everywhere
they Triumph. There's Plenty of
Proof of this in Maine.

Step by step onward,
Day by day confidence increases.
Success merits reward.
Our citizens appreciate fgood thing
They praise it when they find it.
No praise too great for the little conqueror,
The little bad-back wonder-worker,
Backs that ached, ached no more.
Strength to weak backs has been restored.
It's just the same if they are lame.
The lameness goes because it cannot stay.
Bad backs are but bad kidneys.
That's why Doan's Kidney Pills cure them,
They reach the point.
They reached it in the case OF Mr.. c. H. kirk
patrick, the well-known market man of lis Elk
change street, Bangor He says: 81 have i'm
plicit faith in Doans Kidney Pills, for they were
Of great service to me when last attacked with
kidney complaint. Pain across my back right
over the hips seized me. Sometimes it was sharp
and piercing, but usually it was dull and grinding
1t sometimes annoyed me at night but not half sc
bad as the urinary weakness that accompanied it.
Urination was too frequent and the result toe
aciduous. often thought l had the gravel the
pain was so intense. l got Doan's Kidney Pills
for it and was greatly pleased at the change they
effected. My kidneys now act naturally. The
urinary weakness has been corrected and my back
has stopped aching"
Doan's Kidney Pills are for sale by all dealers
or sent by mail receipt of price by Foster Mil
burn Co., Buffalo, N. Y, sole agents for the U. 8
Remember the name, DOAN'S, and take no sub
stitute.
The Republican journal., 1897-07-15
Secret Societies.

Enterprise Lodge, A. o. U. w, at its regu-
lar meeting last Thursday evening adjourn
ed for one week. At the meeting this even
ing important business will be transacted,
| and there will be work in the J. W. and ".
degrees
| Belfast was represented in the parade at
| the Knights of Pythias celebration in Port
| land last week by Silver Cross Lodge with
81 men and Belfast Company, Uniform
Rank, 20 men Col. Elmer Small occupied
his position as Assistant Commissary GEN
eral and F. H. Welch was aid to the Chief
Marshal
| The Knights of Pythias had great time
in Portland last week, in celebrating their
silver anniversary. and the reports show
that the order is gaining rapidly in me n ber-
ship. The military ball and reception
Thursday evening was a grand affair. The
Portland Press says:
| At half past nine o'clock Belfast company
No. 2, Uniform rank, X. of P, fully 20
strong, commanded by Capt. Francis II.
WEIGH, marched out upon the floor and
were given a cordial welcome by the large
| audience. For nearly half an hour this
company of finely drilled knights, consider
ed to be one of the best drilled companies in
the State, Wen Through various maneuvres
and gave as fine an exhibition drill as has
been seen in this city for long time. The
company moved as one man and formed it.
self into all manner of crosses triangles
and squares in a way which called forth
storms of applause from the spectators. Not
slip was made during the entire drill, not
false move was noted and Capt. WEIGH
handled his men in such skillful manner
as to cause many words of praise from the
distinguished assembage of military men.
The Republican journal., 1897-07-15
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot
reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is blood
or constitutional disease, and in order to cure it
you must take internal remedies Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure
IS not quack medicine. 1t was prescribed by
one of the best physicians in this country for
years, and is regular prescription. 1t is COM
posed OF the best tonics known, combined with
he best blood purifiers, acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combination of the
two ingredients is what produces such wonderful
results in curing Catarrh. Send for testimonials,
free.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, O. Sold
by druggists, price rs cents
The Republican journal., 1897-07-15

SHIPPING ITEMS. Schs. Paul Seavey and
Ida L. Ray arrived July 9th from New York
with coal for Swan & Sibey Co... Sch. VIM
II. Archer arrived last Thursday from Port
land with corn for Swan & Sibley Co...
Sch. Maria Webster sailed last Thursday for
Mt. Desert with hay from F. G. White Co...
Sch. Emma S. Briggs arrived light from Bos-
ton, July 9th. Sch. Jennie Howard arriv-
ed from Bangor July 9th, with 60 cords of
saw dust for H. F. Mason. Walter C. Ma
honey of Northport came ashore from steam
er Penobscot last Friday afternoon and said
he was returning home from Bangor after
plotting up the river a large English steam
ship. Sch. Sea Bird, Capt. Robertson, has
been launched from the marine railway at
Bucksport, where she completed repairs,
and arrived at Bangor Friday. Sch. Lester
A. Lewis was launched from the marine
railway Monday and the William Slater
taken on Her bottom will be calked and
painted. The Lewis has lowed to Bangor to
load ice for New York. Sch. Carrie E.
Pickering arrived Monday from Deer Isle
and will be taken out on the marine railway
to be RELEASED. ...Sch. Henry Whitney ar
rived Monday. lumber laden, Bangor for
New York. She was beached one tide and
slight leak stopped. The four-m asted
iron ship May Flint formerly the British
| steamship Persian Monarch, is discharging
,593 bags of raw sugar at Philadelphia
She was Ill days on the passage from Homo
lulu. Sch. Belle Hooper, Capt. Fred G.
Hooper, has been blown ashore at Macoris,
San Domingo, and is total loss. The crew
| were landed in safety. The Hooper was
valued at 1000 and was partially insured.
| Sue was built in East Boston in 1874
The Republican journal., 1897-07-15

oAS1 AeeSS3
turned to the Peregrine, which was churning
her screw against the currents. She pointed
her sharp PROV down river and was soon out
of sight. 1t was evidently sad pilgrimage
for Mr.. White.
The Glide returned Wednesday evening,
July 18th from her cruise. The intention
was to spend the Fourth at Ellsworth, but
fog prevented. The yacht left Belfast June
30th, and spent the first night at Rockland
Thursday they went to North Haven,
thence to Isle au Haut, and tshed awhile
off Kimball's Rock. From there they went
to Green's Landing, thence to Carver's
Harbor, and Saturday around Seal Is
lands back through Merchants Row to
Green's Landing. Sunday they started for
Ellsworth, but returned on account of the
fog, and attended the celebration on the 9Th
at Green's Landing. Tuesday they started
for home in thick fog, through Fox Island
Thoroughfare, stopping that night at North
Haven. Wednesday they started for home,
the fog continuing until they reached Cam
den. They arrived home early in the even
ing.
S. B. Hollis cat boat Inca narrowly escsp-
ed wrecking Monday night. A young man
hired her for sail about the Bay. When of
Sears Island with a heavy wind the rudder
head twisted off, leaving him with no steer.
ing gear. AS the craft was but short dis
| tance off the lee shore he let 60 both anchors
and took in the sail. After making things
as snug as he could he took the small boa
and rowed to Searsport from whence he
The Republican journal., 1897-07-15
The Churches.

Services at the Unitarian church next
Sunday will be as usuA.
London in 1900 is to be the rallying cry OF
Christian Endeavorers. They meet in
Nashville in 1898, and the place of meeting
iu 1899 is yet to be determined upon.
The pamphlets containing the account of
the recent centennial anniversary of the
North Church are now ready and may be
found on sale at Amos Clements book store.
Price, 50 cents.
Services at the Universalist church next
Sunday will be as follows Morning wor-
ship with sermon at 10 As, followed by Sun.
day school. Young peoples devotional
meeting at 6 Is led by Miss Bernice Rogers.
Topic, THE Indwelling God" There will
be no regular services during the month of
August, when the pastor takes his regular
vacation.
Prayer meeting at the Congregational
church this evening at 80 o'clock. Topic,
"The Recorded Prayers of Jesus" Matt. %:
36-46 Luke 10: 21-24 %; 80 So; John II.
While the pastor, Rev. George S. Mills, is
preaching or Sunday school Services will
be resumed as usual on the third Sunday in
August. Next Sunday evening, at IT'S,
Miss Frances j. Dyer will give short
sketch of the life and work OF Prot Henry
Drummond.
Services at the NJ. E. Church next Sunday
will be as usual, except the Epworth League
meeting at els, at which Miss Charlotte 7.
Sibley will speak. Her subject will be EN-
thusiasm." The young peoples societies of
the various city churches cordially in
vited to attend. Monday evening July 10Th,
there " iii be a meeting of the Official Board.
The class meetings this, Thursday, evening,
and the prayer meeting ne KIT Tuesday, will
be as usual
The Maine Epworth League convention in
session at Portland July sth, elected officers
as follows for the ensuing year: President,
+. s. Robinson of Rockland first vice presi-
dent, James Bates, Gardiner; second vice
president, Miss Wentworth, Bangor third
vice president, Miss Emma Stearns, Saco;
fourth vice president, Miss Alice May Doug
lass, Bath; secretary, Sadie A. Lowell, Dex-
ter; treasurer, W. II. Perry, Hallowell;
Junior League Superintendent Rev. c. L.
Banghart, Old Town. The place OF holding
the next convention was left open. There
has been no invitation extended and the
| matter was left to the cabinet to be settled
| upon before the next convention.
| There will be a business meeting of the
| Baptist church this evening at the close of
the prayer meeting. All members are re-
quested to be present. There will be preach
ing by the pastor next Sunday morning and
evening. Subject of morning sermon, "Over-
coming Mountains Zach. ~. Evening
subject, 1.-THE Way to the Throne Rev. s.
| 81. A cordial invitation is extended to the
| public The musical selections will be as
! follows: Morning -Quartette, 81 Would
Love Thee, God and Father arr. from
Mozart; Duet, "The Lord is my Shepherd, ~
Smart; Mrs. Howes and Mrs. Pitcher.
| Evening - Selection, chorus; Trio, "Ihou
ART o God, the Life and Light Brown.
The Republican journal., 1897-07-15

fepso cigars will preserve your health.
fepso cigars contain pure pepsin.
fepso cigars will digest 500 grains of food.
fepso cigars aid digestion.
Pepso cigar is a novelty in itself
Fepso cigar is the coming cigar in New
England.
Patent applied for.
The Republican journal., 1897-07-15

MONROE A camp of Sons of Veterans
was organized here Thursday evening, July
Sth, by Orrin J. Dickey of Belfast as muster
ing officer, assisted by F. 0, Roberts of
Belfast, A. Hobbs OF Brooks, r. E. Young of
Belfast, Fred and Frank Wiggin and j. W.
Thomas of Lincolnyille, and F. L. circuit of
Monroe. The camp is named Seth l.. Milf
ken, No. %. The following officers We're
elected and installed: Capt, Hiram j. Ide ;
1st Lieut.. 0. H. Clements; I'd Lieut., Bert
Durham; Camp Council, f. Dickey, j.
Palmer and A. J. Croxford. The Camp
starts out with % mem bers, with more to
come in The following were given the de-
ham, Elvin Dickey, Joseph Palmer, A. J.
Croxford, A. Ridley, J. Arlington, P. Z.
Sovereign, Eugene Putnam, Ell. r. Dawson
David Pierce, Fred Putnam. Isaac Cook
Brad. Weber, A. Smith, Walter Patterson,
Sumner Fisher, Andrew Moore, Clifton
York, Daniel Mason, George Palmer. After
the Camp was mustered the boys partook Of
bountiful supper prepared by the Womans
Relief Corps, and after supper the officers
were installed. About O'Clock the visitors
left on buck board for Belfast, feeling we'll
repaid for their visit to Monroe. There had
been talk of Camp of Sons of Veterans in
this place for some time and credit must be
given to Past Dept. President, Mrs. F. L.
Palmer, for her untiring efforts in behalf of
the Camp. There is no reason why this
Camp should not be successful. An the COM
rades of the G. A. r. and the Relief Corps
will do their utmost to make it a success. ...
DR.. ii. A. Holt from Calais has opened an
office in this village in DR.. Whitcomb's house
and boards in the same house. He comes
long felt need, Miss Carrie Hall spent
last Saturday and Sunday at Capt. 7. Dur
hams Mr. Harry Grant from Pennsylvania
is visiting his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Elliott. &c. Fl. Buzzell, ESQ.,, had a
horse drop dead in the road one
of the hot days last week. .......
Rev. James Dingwell will arrive this week
to join his wife at her fathers, A. H. Mayo's
He will preach at the church in this village
Sunday afternoon, July is. Those who were
fortunate enough to hear him last year, we
feel sure will not miss the opportunity to
listen to his able and eloquent sermons.
Mr.. Warren Nealley has been dangerously
sick the past week but at this writing is a
little more comfortable.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-16
In the Shells.

An attempt will be made to introduce row.
ing at Princeton. Last week prominent
Princeton alumnus made to the athletic as
ISOLATION for consideration proposition to
refit the old boat house the Raritan canal
and provide rowing accommodations and par
aphernalia adequate to the immediate needs
Of college navy, on condition that Tlgef
football men would train upon the water this
spring to be in good condition for fall playing.
The athletic association agreed to carry out
this part of the contract, and work has been
begun upon the boat house and shells have
been ordered.
Capt Bailey, of the Yale crew, has received
word that the Wisconsin crew, as voted IN
their mass meeting last Friday night, would
come East to row Yale. Wisconsin has also
agreed on the date, May 20, for the race.
which is acceptable to Yale. Two points OF
detail still remain unsettled between Yale
and the Wisconsin crew, Wisconsin wishes to
row in New London and does not like the
course on the harbor. Yale Is likely to give
Wisconsin the choice of the harbor. Lake
whitney, or Lake Saltonstall, but the Yale
faculty will not let the Yale men row In
New London Wisconsin still objects to the
presence of the Yale freshmen. wishing to
have 1t simply varsity race. Yale will,
1t is expected, insist that the freshmen be
allowed to row in order to give them prac-
tice for the contest with Harvard. although,
of course. they are expected to be defeated by
Wisconsin.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-16
Perca1e, Bingham
and Grass Lawn
Lead in Popularity,

plaits, and the lower part was gathered
full in slight blouse form at the bot
tom. There was a wide crush belt of
pale blue with a fancy side bow, and
the stock was made of the same with
smaller but similar bow There was
double ruffle Of the same surah, with
a fancy edge of crocheted blue silk in
the form Of three leaves This was
sewed to all the edges This ruffle
formed bertha across the front and
extended In the back into bretelles
Among the novelties which belong to the
shirt waist one finds bingham collars and
cuffs to match. These contrast with the
waist, and the more sharp the contrast the
oeete ELS some me. are entirely plain, and some
One KIND has queer sort of cravat bow
gathered and fastened In the center, the edges
bound with ribbon. One pretty white linen
choker had Sits through which pink taffeta
ribbon was passed. The ribbon was twice as
wide as the collar and so formed puffs and
then tied in double bow at the front
There was chemisette front to wear with
an eton or other open jacket worth not only
mention but faithful copying The front was
of very pale pink taffeta laid in three fat
box plaits. There was dog collar of the
same Over the edge Of the collar and diagon-
ally down the front there were tabs of fancy
Insertion, bordered by narrow white lace. In
front there was gentleman's necktie Of ashen
gray gros grain. This was very dressy, as
we'll as pretty.
The pinafore waists will be worn to quite
an extent. The upper part of the waist being
cut away permits the wearing of guimpe
of very thin material, and this Is very COM
Portable on warm day. There was black
grosgrain dress, the skirt being plain. The
whole corsage was laid in side plaits from the
shoulder to belt There was fold of direc-
teur green down the left side, with dull gold
buttons in breton clusters. The crush belt
was made of the same silk. Across the chest
was a struggling design of gold braid and
green chenille. The guimpe was Of white
Grape rufhe at the back Of the stock. The
sleeves were tight at the bottom and just
above the elbow they were laid in upstand-
ing folds. Other folds, laid in the same way
and stitched along the center Of each fold
far enough to keep 1T in position, formed the
puff to the sleeve. Is
A very useful garment for run about and
for short railroad trips is the plaid Jacket
wrap. It has no sleeves, but has got good,
roomy pockets. -. Olive Harper