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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-08-24

yOnd Seattle this winter. In the
spring, if he does not get cold feet. he
may go North. Mr.. Otterson is a good
worker and his friends here have no
doubt that he could stand the frosts of
hard northern winter without set
back.
Another well-known man to start in
February is F. l.. Dortch. He will
probably represent the A. V. Gear SYM
dicate, and by that time many more
young men who enjoy chasing the
tickle goddess, will try their luck. So
many people are suffering from Klon-
dicitis that it would not be surprising
If there would be quite an exodus to
Alaska before the trees bud in the
spring. and the desire to get away has
fmpelled some young men to turn over
several new leaves, in order to save
up enough to get away on. When they
strike the first nugget they will proba-
bly, turn back the leaves and begin
over again.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-08-24

Philippines is serious. According to
Manila exchanges, the rebellion con-
tinues as briskly as ever and reports
are given of some serious skirmishes
between the Spanish soldiers and reb-
els in various provinces.
4 report has been circulated in we'll
informed circles in Manila that the
Governor-General has sent moment
Gus telegram to the Madrid Govern
ment amounting to an ultimatum. He
gives the Government three alterna-
tives-expulsion from the Philippines
OF the religious orders. or failing in
this, the immediate dispatch of 10000
troops from Spain to effectively quell
the rebellion. In the event OF the re-
fusal OF either OF the above, to accept
his resignation. The Chamber OF Com
merce in Manila is alarmed at the seri-
GUS fall in exchange due TO the intro
duction OF the new Philippine dollar.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-08-24
A Change In German omcers.

BERLIN, August 1.-The Reichzan-
zeiger officially announces that Count
Posadowsky-W -Wehner, the new Vice
Chancellor and Imperial Foreign Sec
retary, is appointed to represent the
Chancellor in the capacity OF the SUI
preme head of the Reichsbank. and
that the Baron Won Thielmann, late
German ambassador to the United
States, who was yesterday appointed
Privy Councillor, with the title Of Ex-
cellency, and today made a member OF
the Bundesrath, is appointed to repre-
sent the Chancellor in all the finan-
cial affairs of the Empire, in accord
ance with the act of 1878. This an
nouncement appeared too late this ev-
ening for comment by the Berlin press,
but it is most important move, as
indicating the temporary ascendency
of the Agrarian, Protection and Bi-
metallist parties.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-08-24
SPECIAL BUSINESS ITEMS.
IF YOU BUY A SINGER.


You will receive careful instruction
from competent teacher at your
home.
You can obtain necessary accessories
direct from the company's Offices
You will get prompt attention in any
part of the world, as our offices are ev-
erywhere and we give careful attention
To all customers, no matter where the
machine may have been purchased.
You will be dealing with the leading
company in the sewing machine busi-
ness, having an unequalled experience
and an unrivalled reputation - the
strongest guarantee of excellence
Sold on easy payments. Repairing
done. B. BERGERSEN, Agent
161a Bethel Street, Honolulu.
The City Carriage Company possess
only frst-class hacks and employ only
careful, steady drivers
Carriages at all hours
Telephone 113.
JOHN S. ANDRADE.
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sHERMAN's REPLY TO JAPAN.
1t VIII Be Brief and ConcIliatory
In Tone.

WASHINGTON, August Tt is un-
derstood that the reply of Secretary
Sherman to the last Japanese protest
against the annexation of Hawaii will
be brief by comparison with the long
letters that have gone before, but will
be conciliatory in tone. This is ac-
counted for by the fact that the State
Department has taken note of the pub
lished utterances Of the eminent Jap
anese statesmen, which, while unoffi-
ciaI, are still of undoubted authentic
ity. all going to show that Japan her
self has no designs upon the Islands.
but seeks to conserve the legal rights
OF the Japanese.
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IT'S KL0NDICITIS
The Disease that Threatens The
Country.
MEN WHO WILL HUNT GOLD
Parties May Leave Here
Next Spring.
New Leaves Turned OVer-Steam-
err May Be Chartered In
February.

When the other side of the Klon-
dyke story is heard" said G. B. Wilson
yesterday, there may be a large party
go up from here, but so far we have
heard only the bright side. True
enough a number have come down
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NOT A LEAP YEAR.

The year 1900 is not leap year, be-
cause, although divisible by four, it is
not divisible by 400. The year 1000 will
be leap year, although, it is century
year, because it is divisible by 400. The
arbitrary exception thus made in the
case of century years makes the Gre
gor'ian calendar year correspond with
the solar year.-EXchange
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"WELA KA HAO."

ilS EXI1IbItIOn OF FGI1SCOpS q
Complete Success.
The balcony at the Opera House was
sold out last night shortly after the
doors opened, and by the time the ex-
hibition began all the best seats down
stairs were occupied. Among the audi
ence quite number of ladies were no
ticeable. Captain Houdlette had a
theater party, among whom were sew
eral lady tourists. AS a whole, the
audience was representative, and many
gentlemen were present, evidently with
a view to ascertaining the character of
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-08-24
Philippine Disturbances.

VANCOUVER, B. c., August IL
Dispatches from Japan by the Empress
Of Japan, say that the situation in the
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-08-24

The wife Of Senator Stewart avows
her intention Of chaperoning party
to the Alaskan gold fields next spring
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-07

day and q half l had an experience that
might be amusing 10 one with strong
degree of humor. l had been stripped of
all my valua bles, excepting tiny gold
band on this finger. / have worn il for
wears, and unless it was cut of 1t could
not he removed. l was anxious TO get a
message out of the jail TO the Consul or
Minister and begged my .jaiier to convey
H. Tne fellow wanted pay, which L was
una BILE TO give him. He saw my gold ring
and demanded that l give it to him.
Take it off | said, Iaughinglv, proffering
nv hand ana smiling. AS opened my
mouth the jailer noticed my teeth filled
with gold, and he pointed to them, un-
mistakablv indicating that he wanted
them too"
Mr.. McFadden relates how he became
thorouehly disheartened with Consul
Pringle's efforts to recover his property,
and giving up all hope he was on his way
to the consulate to tell Pringle how he
te!t when he was encountered by a police
man who handed him $110 in gold, por-
zion of the IN oney he had on his person
when arrested, and intimated it would be
q safe thing to leave town on the next
train.
II went to Minister Cox and informed
him of what had hanpened. He was
greatly put out, but advised me to walt
until be heard from Washington. / told
him l could not do So as was virtually
penniless. Consul Pringie told me that
the best thing for me to do was to get
out and TO take chances on his recover
ing my money and jewelry by 'diplo-
matte CORES spomdence.'
1--WE Consul Prlngle reaches this
City in a few months l will have much
pleasure IN rehearspg this affair with
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-07

mcnt is giving great satisfaction to the
employers and the BARRIERS themselves.
Many BARRIERS have been sent to fill
positions in the interior cities and coun-
try towns and every week large mum Der
OF temporary jobs are filled. This was
the first report ever made by BARRIERS
employment secretary to union in thls
City and 1t afforded the members much
satisfaction.
The unions secretary reported that all
the sick benefits for the local beneficaries
have arrived from the international head
quarters in the East, and the same have
been duly disbursed.
A meeting of the Journeymen Horse
shoers' Local Union No. 25 met in It's new
quarters, at 1859 Mission street, last even
lcg, and four new mem bers were initiated.
The report was made by the secretary that
business in general is good, and the pros
poets are for improvement. 1t was de-
cided TO keep up the fight against Lynch s
non-union shop, on Mission street
Information was received from the In
ternational headquarters at Philadelphia
that the organizers of that body are to
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-07
RAP-SHOOTERS' DAY.
A Feast of Sport for tho Lovers OF
1nanimate Target Shoot

ing.
An open-to-all clay-bird tournament,
which gives promise of being one of the
star trap-shooting features of the season,
will be held at the Pacific Tournament
Grounds on May 2, and as it will be under
the management of the firm of Clabrough,
Golcher q Co. it can be safely said that
everything will be carried off in manner
that will please oil.
The prizes are valuable, and, as no en-
trance fee will be charged, large out
pouring of trap-shooters is expected. A
system OF handicapping will be adopted
whereby the ''crackerjacks" will be penal
lzed so as to bring them as nearly rs pos
sible on an equality with the ordinary
trap-shooier. Tne profits accruing from
the shoot will be divided among the lucky
contestants. The prizes are as follows:
First-Choice of two hammerless guns.
S-cond-The hammerltss gun not taken by
winner of first prize
Third-Rep .aling rifle, 1885 caliber; one
pair driving gloves.
Fourth-Repeating rifle % csliber; one set
cleaning implements
Fifth-One oil-kin suit; 800 smokeless car
tridges; 1-ponnd cans c. 2. w.
.Sixth-One pair rubuer hunting boots; one
quarter keg smokeless powder; three 1-pound
cans e. p. W.
Seventh Quarter dozen white shirts to
order; five pounds powder; one hand pro-
tector.
Eighth - One megaphone; 200 smokeless
cartridges; two 1-pound cans e. z. W.
Nlnth-One leather gun case; quarter keg
powder; one cleaner.
Tenth-One pair leggins; one 5-pouDd keg
powder; one hunting CAP
twenty Dlrds-Entrance ST., $25 added; SIX
moneys; class shooting; al. ties divided.
One set OF traps will be reserved for those
who wish tn practice or make specia. matches.
Cartridges and lunch on the grounds
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him and incidentally pulling out one of
his eyes.
LAS to my hopes of recovering my prop
erty, l have buried them
The ARMY COLONY CLUB B
Interesting Meeting of the Fam.
lilies of the Colo
nists.
ItemiZed Cost of the Little Ranches
and How They May be Paid
For

The first meeting of the Salvation Army
Colonization Club was held last evening
at the Institute on New Mont omery
men who have registered as being des r
Gus of acquiring little homestead on the
colony plan.
The hall at the Salvation Army Irsti
tute was filled last evening by the families
OF those who have registered. The plan
of the colony and by what magic the
mem bers were to come into possession of
farm and house xitnout money was
explained by Major William A. Nc
1ntyre, Major Wunchell being incapaci-
tated by G. cold. Ma jor Mcintyre said that
every one of the little ranches would be
supplied with cow and fifty chickens.
the product of these above the con-
snm ption of the family, would be turned
into general depot under the manage
ment of the army or the colony. and a
market found for it. 1t was estimated
that this surplus would pay for all the
other necessities of the family-in other
words that the cow and chickens would
support the family, leaving the product
of the land TO 90 toward paying for the
ranch.
1t was estimated further. that the cul-
tivation of the land would realize SIS per
acre per wear, so that 1t would soon clear
off the debt, leaving the colonist an owner
in fee. The cost of the ranch, with i'm
provements, stock, ETC., was given as fol-
lows:
Land five acres, atS50 per acre, $3.50; house,
$50; windmill, $50; barn and chick N yard,
$50; stock. one COW, fifty chickens, $50; in ci-
dentals, taxes, etc., $50; total, $500.
George II. Maxwell of the Chamber of
Commerce committee made a short and
practical address. He said this whole
matter depended for its success upon
nothing so much as education in the
business OF getting product out of the
earth.
A stereopiicon show of California farms
followed, with music. Great interest was
manifested.
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IN THE VAN OF PROGRESS
Important Improvements De
manded by the People Near
the Panhandle
Numerous y Siyaed P ttions 10 B
Presented to the Board Of
Supervisors

More than the usua! amount of import
ant business was considered at the meet
ing last night of the Panhandle and AS h.
bury Heights Improvement Club, at
which DR.. c. d. Salfield presided.
The committee on street light reported
the need of arc lights on Salvador street,
between Haight and Beuiah, and on the
corner OF Shrader and Waller str cts.
The committee on park lighting reported
that the Park Com missioners are about to
begin the erection Of an electric light
plant in Golden Gate Park, which is de-
signed 10 light at first the panhandle from
Baker street TO Eighth avenue. Later the
lights will be extended to the ocean beach
The committee on police reported the
completion of the new police station on
O'Farrell street, mar Devisadero and that
the Police Department had taken posses
sion of il, thus giving proper police pro-
lection to The entire district.
The committee on the improvement of
Buena Vista Park reported the necessity
of an appropriation for the improvement I
of the park. and suggested that the same
be provided for in the next :ax-levy.
Petitions to the Board of Supervisors
were adopted and numerously signed as
follows:
For the improvement of Oak street, between
Baker and Stanyan, and uf Stanyan street, be-
tween Oak and Haight, rs these are the only
streets by which the Affiliated Colleges, the
Almshouse Tract and Balboa boulevard can
be reached.
Asking that the Market-street Railway Com
pany be compelled to take up its unused
| tracks and coudults on Oak street.
Requesting the Park Commissioners to move
back the sidewalk two fee on the west side OF
| Stanyan street, between Oak and Haight, so
that 1t will be uniform with the other side oi
the street.
For ire-slarm box on the corner of Fell
street and Masonic avenue.
For stone sidewalks on Hayes street, be-
tween Ly on street and Masonic avenue, ex-
! cept where bituminou$ or such sidewalks are
now laid; for bituminiz ng Haight street, be-
tween General avenue and Stanyan street, and
! for placing sidewalks OH both sides of the
street through the Beard estate property.
For the purchase of lot and the erection
| thereon of schoolhouse in the Il strict west OF
Baker street and north of the panhandle, as
the nearest schoolhouSc at the cor
ner OF McAllister and Brodcrick streets.
petition addressed 10 Postmaster Frank
McCofin WAS also adopted, asking that q
brancn postofiice be established at some poin t
on Haigbt street where II will be most co IL
venient for the people of the district, as tn e
nearest postoffice is located on Hayes street,
near Laguna, two N lies distant
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RELIGION AND TRADE.

The Attendance at the Chamber o1
Commerce Service Doubled.
There was largely increased attendance
at the lenten service in the Cha Der OF
Commerce yesterday at noon.
The services were opened by George E.
Bennett of the Brotherhood of st. An
drew, and Archdeacon Percy C. Webber OF
Boston made an address. taking for his
text the First Commandment, Thou
Shalt Have no Other Gods but Me-
The organ was presided over by j. E..
BigeIow of st. Peters. The services are
attracting very favorable attention among
the business men.
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RHEUMATISM,

Munyon's Rheumatlsm Oure Is guafan'
teed to cure acute or muscular rbeuma.
tism in from one to five days. Sharp,
shooting pains in any part of the body
stopped by a few doses. A prompt. COM
plete and permanent cure Tor lameness,
soreness, stiff back ana all pains IN hlps
ord Ioins. Chronic rheumatism, sciatica,
Iumbago or pain in the back are speedily
cured. II seldom fails to give relief from
one or two doses. and almost invariably
cures before one bottle has been used.
80
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-07
ROW IN A SALOON,
George Miller, Jockey. and James
Reid Use Their Knives With Dis
astrous Effect.


Reid Use Their Knives With Dis
astrous Effect.
Warrants were sworn out yesterday be-
fore Judge Low for the arrest of George
Miller, jockey. and James Reid, a horse.
trainer, on the charge of assault to
murder.
The complaining witnesses are Fred Fl.
Somers. bartender for Frank Dunno, and
Dennis Flynn, who is employed in the
Appraisers building. Somers was unable
to leave his bed and the Judge went 10 his
house, where the com plaint was sworn to-.
Somers and Flynn were in Tobey's sd
loon on Post street. between Grant avenue
and Stockton streets, early Sunday morn
ing after indulging in a Turkish bath,
when Miller and Reid entered. The two
latter were under the influence of liquor
and quarreled with Somers and Flynn. A
hight followed. and Miller and Reid, it is
alleged, drew knife each and slashed
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-07

come to San Francisco soon and organize
the Master Horse shoers' Association.
Such an organization of the bosses is
highly commenced by the iourneymen as
the two bodies always work together In
the interests of the trade and of unionlsm.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-07
PULVERIzING CLAY BIRDS.
Gun Clubs Will BE Out in Force Mex;
SUNDAY

Sunday.
The admirers of artificial-birds hooting
are making ready for a great days sport
next Sunday and the following clubs have
announced meetings for that day as fol-
lows: Reliance Gun Club shoot at Web
ster-street grounds; Golden Gate tourna-
ment at Alameda Junction; Empire Club
shoot and fifty match at Alameda
Point; Olympic Gun Club shoot at Ingle-
side, which will finish with an open twen-
ty-five bird race, $40 added.
Some wild pigeons were shot near Pleas
anton on Sunday by local sportsmen and a
party of hunters will start for Boulder
Creek Oh Saturday next where birds are
said to be very plentiful. 4
Several canvasback ducks still remain
on the bay evidently resting before taking
their northern flight.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-07
Impure Honey.

John ii. Kemp,.n grocer doing business at
the corner OF Suffer and Fillmore streets, was
convicted OF selling aduiterated honey by
Jury III Judge Campbell's court last evening
Ine evidence went to show that his honey was
95 per cent glucose
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-07
AN EYE FOR A
FILLED TOOTH
7. E. McFadden Will De-
mand It of Consul
Pringle.
A Story of How Americans Are
Abused in President Barrios'
Realm.
United States Minister Cox in Guate-
maIa Informs This Government
of Another Cruel Outrage.

"Do you know Consul PringIe, who rep
resents the United States in Guatemala?
1 am going. to pull his eye out as soon as
his term OF office is fin ished, when he
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-07

Somers and Flynn on the face and head.
Flynn escaped with q cut on the fore head
which severed an artery, but Somers was
cut several times.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-07
Insolvency of a Farmer.

Jesse Smith, a farmer, residing in San Benito
County, has filed petition in Insolvency.
He owes S46S 20 and has $50 worth of house.
hold goods at II Rich streets
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-07
MU N Y O N S

Improyed homeopathic Home Remedy
Company put up a separate cure Tor each
disease. At all druggists, mostly 20 cents.
Guide to Health free.
Personal letters to Prof. Munyon, 1905
Arch street, philadelphia, Pa. answered
with free medical advice for any disease.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-07
INCOME.
EXPENDITURES.

EAPEN URES.
Cash paid for losses and matured
end6wments...... ...-.-....... $4.05s67O "a
Casn paid TO annuitants 3.0s6 2S
Paid for sure nderel policies ...... $50, z62 lS
Paid for divide Dds 10 policy hold
ers. Observation-Disclosures. ......-...... 1,372.627 81
Premium notes voided by lapse.... 1OsS1 SO
Commissions paid 10 agents....... 1,591,335 IA
Salaries and o her compensation OF
officers and employees, except
agents and medical examiners. 32673o AZ
Medical examiners fees and SAL
aries ............................ 1918 7s
Cash paid Tor taxes. 23i475 O7
cash paid for rents ............. $500 90
Casn laid Tor committing commits
sions Observation-Disclosures. %. 2Os IS
All other cash payments. ............ 49l, 296 o.
Toal Expenditures during the
year. ............................. SO. 1467s3 4s
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THE LABOR UNIONS.
Barbers' Free Employment Bureau 8
Success-Business Is Brisk With
the HOrseshOers

Al the Journeymen BARRIERS Union
NEE ting last evening eighteen new men,
bers we initiated. This was one of the
beneficial results OF the new free employ
ment bureau, over which l. Less presides
as secretary at 81 Fourth street. Less last
night reported that he had filled a large
number of positions since the bureau
started, and the work done in this depart
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-07
NEW TO-DAY

Mr.. Benjamin Wood, one of the Eastern
managers of the firm of S. N. Wood & Co..
known as the Columbian Wooen Mills. has
left New York on his way to San Francisco
to inaugurate the largest clothing sale ever
held in this city,
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Total Assets .
LIABILITIEs 5


Claims for death losses and lua-
tured endowments, due and un.
paid ...... -. ......
Claims for death losses and ma
tured en- .owments In process oi
adjustment, or adjusted but moi
cue e.....s......
Claims resisted b the CompanE.
Net present vaine on all the out
standing policies, computed al
coriiDg to the Combined Expert
ence Tab es OF Mortality, wit
four per cent interest. ......
Amount OF All unpaid dividends {,
polIcy-holders.. .........
Present value of amounts not ye
due on matured inStallment pol
SiCo ..'-.s ..s--- ....-.
All other demands against tn
Comuany
Total Liabilities. s............
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1886 394 OS

H L PALMER President
j. w. SKINNER, Secretary
Subscribed and sworn to before me this Sd day
Of February, 1897.
p. r. SANBoRN. Notary Public.
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THE fire OF LIFE!
NEW TO-DAY.

The Wonderful VitaIizing Electric Currents Which
DR.. Sanden's Electric Belt Sends Leapng Over
the Nerves., Carrying Joy and GIadness to the
Heart. Saturating the Body With the Fire of
Youth-It Makes Old Men Young and Young
Men Manly.
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PREMIUM-NoTE ACCOUNT

ioTE ACCOUNT.
s41s. Sol 81
81. 7.724 s5-
::............. s5o6, o2s 10
the year as