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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-12

costly silver challenge trophies, such as the
Championship Cup and Newport Casino cups, the
association annually approprlates ABOUT @i""
for individual prizes. These last year Included
besides a loving-cup, water pitcher' CAKE
dish two punch bowls, with ladies', ana other
pieces. An illustration in THE Tennis Bulletin
Of the previous tournament prizes shows salad
bowls with spoons and forks richly chased sill
ver-backed military hair brushes. handsome sill
YER pocket TASKS and other pieces evidently Sc
lected from "A general stock. Last summer when
the American Whist Congress held its annual
tournament at Manhattan Beach the souvenirs,
amounting to many hundred dollars, were In the
farm Of match boxes fob ockets. cigarette cases
and similar practical articles FOR men. Inc
women's prizes included stickpins, brooches,
whist markers and other fancy articles While
these were all made to order and richly enam-
ouod with a fac-simile in color Of the seal Of the
Congress. 1t was noticeable that there were no
t.dgas ar medals I'm the entire collection. They
were all articles Of utility.
Whatever effect this tendency may nave
unon the gold and silver smiths, 1t Is evident
that they are thoroughly equal 10 the emer-
oorcv-if such il may be called-for IN the
,rr.pt nerio iicals one well-known frm OF goid
and silver smiths has already tafen the Dull
hy tho horns" by directing attention to It's large
s,ock Of practical trophies for mems sports. IL
annoupces that its stock OF objects OF utility
euitable as prizes for outdoor sports Is notably
rich in character of designs and variety OF arti-
clos among which are mentioned ienohaue
r,,cbers linueur sets ale mugs, jugs Tor ciaret
oun nunch bowls etc, in sver-mounted glass.
This ware by the way, is the newest thing for
nresentation purposes, and no line or pattern
-, costly silycrware in many years has en-
.oad ANYTHING like the popularity of silver
n,ounted glass. The peculiarly happy and brill
ION, combination Of richly cut glass with deli
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-12
THE MISTAKE OF HIS LIFE.
from The Detroit Free Press.


81 was sort Of crowded out Of politics" de-
clared the man whose friends at one time quoted
his stock as good for the Presidency Of the United
States II had the theory of the game all right
enough but it was the effort to practise that
gradually brought about my downfall. ] lived
in q community where there was a good deal or
wealth and progressive culture. This meant So
cial pretensions and an adoption of the popular
fads as they appeared.
.T believed, and still believe, that the success
s,,, noItician must be all things to all men. For
this reason I professed the most profound inter-
est in golf craftsmanship, yachting, diplomacy
baseball music, bicycling, science, business
cbnrcb matters social functions. football, good
hnrses belles beaus, bOres and everything else
thai any portion Of the people might FAVOR 10y
adoption. , =. H.. ,,.r, coroatbino ,ess
..o, Nothing about many OF these subjects
'n ,sn,t clearly define the difference between
49, run and a cat boat or tell whether allegro
na q term used in music or happeheu W pe
w. name OF some new sewing ihacmihe attacn
nant nv looking wise ana saying H.'e .'a.'
men men. 90 Jain favor as a good fellow and inc pa
aseu - everything worth patronzlng. WINE
uon y, his high tide Of popularity there was
val game of football arranged Detweeh TWO ~
,h'a snbools and just to add TO the ec,at 81 .l
IN ninn I was chosen umpire. lhS'eau VI P'.
a., illness or an imperative ehsasenen' ~
tnoI enough to accept wore a INA" atn,, a .
iooi eI H. a harlequin. and proved about as
arounu s ono IN everybody but the boys. lhey
hihuoe Generously mad at my iheahheiesS
peoa 81 links courts, loves. wicke's wuea
M onor,s time allowances ana n'iI". np1 a,
Los ignominiously fired at the en- VI LII Won
inning and when the boys Hi""N
have no place In politics.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-12
SHE KISSED THIRTY-FOUR RUFFIANS.
rom The stockton (Kln) News.

From The Stockton (kln.) News.
The POPS of Phillips County have dominated
f,r County Treasurer the man VINO nrst hclo
that Office after the organization OF the county.
IL is told of him that for several years ne ran
the county business without books, Keeping the
accounts all straight on the walls OF his Office.
For many years after his term OF Office expired
he lived on a farm. near where the writer was
living and patched and farmed, tending as hlSh
as 12U ceres of corn some years. lie soon be-
came quite wealthy, and began to buy up all the
land adjoining him. He had large cribs OF corn
large pens full OF hogs and pastures full OF cat
tie about this time handsome young lady
came to Phillips County and settled with her
narents on a tree claim south OF the river She
soon saw his cattle and hogs and horses and
his broad green pastures, and after learning that
he was "A quiet, Christian gentleman, VINO would
provide well for a wife. she consented To occupy
the farm with him. They married. Thirty four
Young border ruftians from the adjoining country
went with guns and bells and tin pans to sere-
made the newly married couple. They made night
hideous for a while, but at last the gentleman
got out OF bed and rolled sack OF apples out at
the door to the yelpers outside But this wouldn't
do They must the bride. Seeing no way or
escape he called 10 Sadi, to get up. Presently
she came out. She was introduced to the motley
gang each one In turn kissing her, much to the
delight Of the new husband. who saw plainly
that he was not the only admirer she had. After
this the couple were among the most prosperous
people in that section. Mr.. Thomas Cox, as his
name is may be elected, but II VIII be an un-
fortunate thing for him II he should he. He Is
now at a business that he IL highly qualihed TO
carry on and the office Of County Treasurer OF
Phillips County. which has ruined O number Of
good men, might also ruin him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-12
TOOUBS'S AWFUL THREAT.
HOW GENERAL SCOTT QUIETLY MADE HIM y
IAUGHING-STOCK.

HOW GENERAL SCOTT QUIETLY MADE HIM
LAUGHING sTocK
From The Chicago Times-Herald.
When General Robert Toombs Of Georgia was
young man in his tweniies ne Cao,t Who
teer company and joined General ocott, VIZ ~
was then conducting a campaign dsaii'"' WV
Indians in Florida. - 1900. x,o,od for
Even in his early youth Iooihps wa porino,
his self-confidence and his aggressive pea me
He was without military training anu idu
never submitted to rules and discipline d' 'o'
lego or anywhere else. lii and rc
The youngster had imperious WILL anu ~
garded no human being his superior 100
Naturally. when he met General oco'. ~ was
a case of oil and water-they wouid not manro,o
Private James White who served III -.
company during that war. laughs 10 'Iis uay
over tilt between CAPTAIN Toomps ana "e"ei"
Scott
The General knew the character OF ms reu
enemies and he was in no hurry to ATTACK ''I,'
IN the positions which they had CHOSEN no
waited, day after day. determined not 10 ihove
forward until he was satisfied that he wouio pe
successful, and would not uselessly cause '''e
sacrifice Of many valuable lives. -,
The delay did not suit the Georgia captain
he fretted funed and swore, and ana no, az, at,
tempt TO conceal his contempt for the $40"
methods Of his commander.
One night Toombs felt that he could staho
II longer
r. Inc Indignant captain paid WISH 10 NV
Generals tent, where he found Scott engaged IN
pleasant conversation with a dozen ofhcers
OF high rank
, Inc Georgian a man Of superb physique
'he hhest-lOokng American Of his generation
ana When he marched into the tent with fash-
hls eyes and defiant look everybody gaZed eX-
pectantly in his direction
General Scott greeted him pleasantly and in
N,eu MN 10 join the circle Of military men
"nC were telling stories of camp life
a., General scott" said TOOmbs in a stern tone
desire 10 Know. sir, whether the army VIII
days"
,o. am not ready yet to answer that question:"
replied the General with a smile
~ Ihen, SIR continued the youthful captain.
VIII hotlfy you that unless the army marches
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-12
tomorrow I propose to go forward with my
company into the very heart of the Indian terri

tomorrow I propose to go forward with my
company into the very heart Of the Indian terri
tory"
When this astounding declaration was made
the officers almost tainted and they expected
the General to administer whitening rebuke
To their establishment Scott never changed his
genial expression His eye twinkled with good
humor, and he turned serene and benlgnant
face upon his audacious visitor.
Very well, Captain" was his quiet answer In
n soothing tone. VERY well, Captain, use your
own pleasure, by all means. Take your COM
pany tomorrow and march into the Indian coun-
try. We may follow you few weeks later. By;
don't wait for Take your company ana go
ahead. Good night, Captain
Private White says that when Toombs heard
this look Of bewilderment, disappointment ana
anger came over his face, but not word felI
from his lips He saluted the commander and
bowed himself out
Did he march his company against the enemy
the next day." was my natural question.
NO" replied White. "he said nothing more
about It, He remained at his post and was an
exemplary officer during the remainder OF the
war And he was not chaffed about the affair
either He was not the man to stand such
treatment"
asked White why Scott overlooked the Cap
tain's breach Of military discipline
WELL" said the old man refectively, the
General was a good judge of human nature
He knew that young Toombs was a gallant TEL
low who would some day be an honor to his
country, and he doubtless thought that 1t would
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-12
USEFUL PRIZES PREFERRED.
CHOSEN RATHER THAN LOVlNG-CUPS
AND THE LIKE-THE POPULARITY
OF SILVER-MOUNTED GLASS.

Although the fine arts have never seen so hsh
a state of development in this country as at
present the tendency Of this practical age offers
little or no incentive to bring out much OF the
creative genius that lies dormant in the great
art centres of this country. Nothing, perhaps
illustrates this fact better than do the orders tha
some of the great silversmiths have received
of late in the line of prizes for sports. Whiie
heretofore prizes have usually been restricted 10
the conventional forms of loVing-cups vases ana
punch bowls which, however, afforded artists an
opportunity to bring their artistic and poetic
temperaments into play, many prizes are now
selected directly from the silversmiths STOCK
and more frequently with reference to their
practical utility than any feature emblematic or
the sport occasion for which they are offered
The United States National Lawn Tennis Asso-
citation, whose annual tournaments continue to
attract the patronage Of the fashionable colony
at Newport every season, has been notable
leader in this innovation. In addition to several
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-12

be sufficient punishment to answer him as ne
did He could not have done a better thing.
The CAPTAIN had lots Of sense, and he never
again placed himself in such an embarrassing
position
"Rut I shall never forget that awful threat Of
Toombs and the neat way in which Scott turned
II back like a boomerang The Captain met
more than his match that time
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-11-22
TRIES TO COMMIT SUICIDE
Bottle Of Laudanum WreSted from a
Desperate Stranger.
History Of johnson, Whose Right Name is
Morse Prominent Real Estate Dealer Of
Oakland His Troubles.

81. j. Johnson" who was spok-
en- of in this paper last Thursday
as having been put aboard the
Alameda at San Francisco by ex-
cited relatives and sent to the isl
ands to escare the results of a
run" on his business in Oakland,
was taken in hand by acquain-
tances Saturday afternoon to pre-
vent his committing suicide.
The man intended leaving by
the Gaelic Saturday afternoon,
but, for some reason, could not
secure a berth on her. He was
drinking all afternoon and even
ing. 1t was late in the day when
an acquaintance discovered bot
tie of laudanum in his vest peck
ct. The stranger admitted that he
intended taking the poison. 1t
was wrested from him and
watch was afterward kept over the
would-be suicide.
"Johnson's" history is not un
known here. According to his
statements his name is j. W.
Morse, and he has been in the
real estate business in oakland
for nearly thirty years. He has
always had a paying business and
enjoyed tue confidence Of the
whole community. Not until re-
Gently did he drink to excess.
Drink started business complica
tons and led to his present en-
barrassment. A short time ago
friends became uneasy aud began
to withdraw their money from his
keeping. A "run" WAS precipi
tated. The unfortunate man paid
as long as he could, but at the
bottom discovered a shortage
which he was unable to replace.
To spare him tn, disgrace OF
arrest and prob4ble i'm prisonment
his relatives forced him aboarti
the Alameda and off to Honolulu.
A sister, who was completely
hesrtbroken by the unhappy turn
of affairs, went east a short time
ago.
Mr.. johnson, or Morse, will re-
main here until bis Coast friends
are heard from. His Honolulu
acquaintance, who have known
of him for years, are disposed to
help him in every possible way.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-11-22
Science Goes Wrong.

A good joke is out on the
scientists. John Milne wrote to
the London Times telling about a
seismograph from his station on
the Isle of Wight, which be ex-
hibited at the British Science As
sociation's meeting at Toronto
The instrument recorded earth
quake shocks and the owner sug-
gesled the center of the distrrb
ance was about Japan. After his
return home he found by mail ad
vices that there was au earthquake
and tidal wave, accompanied by
loss Of life, in Japan at the very
time of the seismograph record in
the Isle of Wight. Now The Jap
an Gazette says, in a footnote to
Mr.. Mines letter: "When did
the earthquake with loss of life
occur In japan? We have heard
nothing of it except from the
American papers,"
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-11-22
MIR. Porter Much Improved.

Letters by the last mail confirm
previous reports of the continued
improvement in the condition of
Theodore c. Porter, He was re
moved to quiet country retreat
where rest, the care of trained
nurses aud the devotion of his
wife, who has been constantly by
his side, have brought the most
satisfactory results. 1t is pre-
sumed that by tins time he has
entirely recovered his health and
strength.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-11-22
: BY POLICE AT CALLAO.

Inquiry here confirms the story com.
ing from Lima to the effect that the
State Department has lodged = de.
mand with the United States charge
of legation at Lima for the release OF
the mate of the American bark "Uncle
John" He re ashore on December
10 last at Calla.o, and was arrested be.
cause of his constant demand for raj.
nier Beer" On tai or in bottles at the
Criterion Saloon. .
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-11-22

For those away from home
we offer perfected facilities
for prompt shipment of mail
orders.
small orders shipped quicker
than big
ones and just as cheerfully.
DO as we do-get the best for
your money.
Quantity counts; but what is the
use of food if it isn't good?
True of Hawaii and
the whole country:
Plenty of food, not plenty
of good food.
To live well need not mean ex
travagauce; it means good taste
and knowing where to buy.
Our store is the where to buy.
It's big, bright, up to date, busy,
alive to the march Of prosperity;
importing direct from the fountain
heads of production, and selling
direct to families.
That ought to count, and it does.
Our prices are the lowest.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-11-22
Housekeepers wishing to buy NEW or FIRST-CLASS
SECONDHAND FURNITURE

Bedroom Sets Sdeboards Wadrobes Tables Chairs Ice
Boxes Meat Safes Marbp Bowl Wshstands Bed Lounges
Mosquito Nets Stoves Hanging Lamps Writing Desks Book Cases
pCoune etc. will money by buying at the X L.
Nuuanu and King streets
American and Hawaiian Flags all sizes sold cheaper than
Eastern prices ~
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-11-22
J. S. Wa]ker,
Real : Estate : Broker
FINANCIAL AGENT.
Dealer in
Real Property,
Improved
or
Unimproved.
Has for Sale and Lease on
Liberal Terms.
SALE.

l. Houses and Lots on Euuanu streets.
between Vineyard and School streets.
2. Large Lot on NuuGnu street, be.
tween Vineyard and School streets.
8. Large Lot, Makiki street, fenced, 22S
feet frontage.
4. Lot on Kinau street between Alapai
and kapiolani streets l40 feet frontage.
8. Lot on Lunalilo street between Alapai
and Hackfeld streets.
9. large Lots on Prospect street.
7. The Building known NJ Thomas Block.
2 stories and embracing (ren,ed) stores
on leased ground.
8. Rice Land at waikane, Koolau.
Q. Lot on corner of Heulu and Keeau.
moku streets, between residence Of W, A.
Bowen and lot of W. nj. Gifiard, hayins
frontage on Heulu stree. 26O feet.
10. Lots 6 and with House, Kalia,
Waikiki road.
IL. Half Acre Lot in Hilo Town.
LEASE.
l. 3 Cottages at Old Waikiki.
2. Store and Dwelling, corner Willie
and Nuuanu, ready for occupancy.
3. Lot corner Merchant and Richards
streets.
Properties Managed, Collec-
tior Of Rents, Loans Nego-
tiated and Advances made on
Real Estate.
JOHN s. WALKER.
Spreckels Block, Honolulu.
t. y. Box. S39. Tel. 331.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-11-22

1t is very fine to see
the sunrise and the dew
sparkle like gems in
the early morn in the country,
but little later in the
day comes that
hungry feeling.
A bountiful supply of
hearty foods will assist nature
in making your stay in
the country pleasant.
Diminutive sized
tins of meat and fishes, little
tins of fruits and cheese,
small tins of biscuits
and PURGE Of foie gras,
individual bottles olives for a
bicycle luncheon or
excursion.
The latest novelty in biscuits
especially for bicyclists.
LEWIS
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-11-22

Join our Suit Club at once,
Medeiros & Decker, 81 per
week.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-01
riutterfng Motion Of the Light In
Due to AIR Waves-Dr. Lee Dis-
covers Many Double stars-Inval-
liable CoatPihution to Astronomy.

BOSTON. Nov. So.-Astronornical d,scov-
sries OF great value are reported by DR.. T.
). a. Lee, who has charge Of the Lowell
observatory IN Flagstaff, Arfz., established
ana maintained by Percival Lowell.
d. Lee, who tn now n Boston gave an
interesting account OF his recent discov-
cries through the twensy-four-snch ,sie-
scope built by Allan Clark a. Sons which
has been Ii use for eighteen months.
the phenomenon of general interes, is
twinkling stars. 50 familiar on clear, cold
nights. This. DR.. Lee says, is due 10 small
waves or currents in the air about the size
OF An egg or sometimes even larger than
a mans hand. These fItle waves Ill The
air under certain conditions. as on cold
night. and. imposing before the eve dar,
the nght from side 10 side and IN this way
convert the light of the star into eoiors or
extingufsh II entirely. The appearance is
similar 10 light reflected from wavy. run
ming water. Mr. Douglas discovered how
10 see these waves with a telescope, and
Dr. Lee brings proof that they cause the
tw.nkling
Since August. 1876. DIR. Lee has discov-
cred about 800 new double stars, and has
measured about 90 objects noticed by pre-
rions observers. Many of The stellar syS-
TENS discovered are large and brilliant,
and thus possess the highest interest
The discovery OF these 500 new double
stars is accounted the most important con-
tribution to Southern astronomy since the
survey of Sir John HerscheI. sixty years
ago. One OF these stars has been found 10
revolve once in five years, and another in
about sixteen years. Both have become Of
the highest interest to observers
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-01
TOMMY RYAN BESTS Stiff.
1t Rained Gloves for the Chicago
Wan Until the Police lnfcrfered.

CHICAGO Nov 30-Tommy RYAN, Of
Syracuse. was given the decision tonight
over Billy Stiff of Chicago, in the sixth
round of what was 10 have been twelve
round bout. Ryan had all the best OF the
fight from the start, forcing the lighting
ali the way through. and had Stiff in bad
condition when the police interfered. Ii
The night had gone on as Ii went for six
rounds. Stiff would have been out at the
end OF the eighth round at the farthest.
Ryan weighed lis pounds. and Stiff weigh
ed l67 pounds. George Siier acted as ref
cree.
Both men spared cautiously in the
opening round, which closed with Ryan
shooting heavy left on Stift's jaw and
landing light one on his body.
In the second and following rounds Stiff
kept on the defensive in his corner. and
Ryan was hot after him.
The third round was Ryans all the way
through, and at the close Of the fourth
Ryan daxed Stiff by putting his left hard
on the right eye. In the fifth round ii sim
ply rained boxing gloves for Stiff, Ryan
hitting him hard and often. When the
round closed Stift's right eye was closed.
the right side of his face was pulled out
and he was badly punished. Ryan having
rained blows upon his face. his jaw. and
over the heart. Throughout the round Stiff
was wild, but he managed to get a hard
left swing on Ryan's jaw.
In the sixth round Ryan landed left on
Stifrs bad eye and put right OH the jaw,
following II up with left. Stiff lost his
head, and. although the agreement was
that the fnen were TO break clean. he chung
to Ryan and fculed him repeatedly with
short arm blows. while the men were
clinched. Ryan landed a hard right and
left on the Jaw and Stiff put hard right
on the body. the best blow he struck In the
fight. Ryan put his left on the jaw and
swinging round, caught Stiff with his light
OH the jaw and sent him to the fioor where
he was for nine seconds. Ryan then put
his right on the jaw twice In succession.
his left on the eye and was following Silt
hard, with right and left swings. every
one OF them getting home in good shape
when the gong sounded
Stiff was badly beaten and the police
stopped the fight, II being evident that
Stiff would not last over one or two rounds
more. The fight was for a purse of s.. 500,
the loser to have $500.
The first bout Of the evening was be-
tween Mike Roach and Harry Forbes both
local 1o5-pounders. The decision was given
to Forbes.
Peter Boyle. OF Chicago, and William
Moore. OF Syracuse. N. Y. went six fas;
rounds, both men doing clever work.
Boyle knocked Moore to the door with .
left In the Face In the second round Hon
ors were easy up to the sixth. when Boyls
got in a succession of left jahs that de-
moralized the Western man. ~he decision
was given to Boyle.