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The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1897-04-07
Hero of RlackIaYa.

PHOENIXVILLE, Pa, March IL
Barney McKernan, who was probably
the only survivor of the Light Brigade
in this country, died last night, aged
70 years. Just before breathing his
last he spoke to his daughter. Bring
me my medals, Annie he said: ''let
me die with my medals on my breast.
Quick, girl!' She brought the medals,
both of silver, one given to him by the
Queen of England and the other by the
Sultan of Turkey. Taking the medals
previously in his hands, he laid them
side by side on his breast, one hand
holding them safely In a few mo-
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1897-04-07
TARIFF BILL SCARE.
Denial of Rumor That it VIII be
Retroactive.

Retroactive.
WASHINGTON, D. c., March 12.-
Senator Aldrich of Rhode Island, the
Republican leader on tariff subjects,
said today that he had heard of no
plan to impose duties on certain classes
of imported goods in advance of the
passage of the Dingley Tariff bill. He
is not disposed to believe that any joint
resolution on the subject could become
law much sooner than the principal
bill itself There is no official of the
Treasury who knows of any practic-
able plan for putting duties in effect
before they are enacted.
There is some question among the
lawyers whether Congress has not the
authority in theory to pass retroac-
tive tariff bill, but it is not believed
that this will be attempted. The en-
tire purpose of the puTported inter
view with a member of the Ways and
Means Committee threatening retroac-
tive legislation and legal complications
for importers who might withdraw
goods under existing law was to cause
state of uncertainty which would
diminish impOTtatiOns and withdraw
ais. This is the current interpretatiin
of his action. and is undoubtedly the
correct one.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1897-04-07
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 busis
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.
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., 1897-04-07
THE JAPAN MINISTRY.
Brother OF Senator Wilson of Wash
ington Wishes 1t.

Brother OF Senator Wilson of Wash
in@ton Wishes It.
WASHINGTON, March 15.-While
every effort is being made by Senator
Perkins and other members of the
delegation TO land the Japan Ministry
for Frank Coombs, there is now every
indication that the place will go to
either an Eastern man or the brother
Wilson is making great fight for the
place and has secured one strong point,
the Endorsement of his brother by the
Senators from Oregon, Idaho, Montana
and Wyoming. He has made the
strongest representation to the Presi-
dent, and it seems likely that he will
be able to secure the place.
Applications are rolling in upon the
Californians and there seems to be no
let-up, despite the fact that many rec
concentrations have been announced.
The limitations of the civil service do
not seem to be well understood as
applications come in for every kind of
a place from Collector of the Port to
laborer at the Mint F. J. FIetter OF
Oakland, chairman of the Alameda
County Republican Committee, arrived
today and had long conference with
Senator Perkins over places for the
Oakland faithful. AS matters are still
in allegiance, he will not talk of his
plans. He will stay here few days
and then go to New York for visit.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1897-04-07
VIII spain Abandon Cnba :

NEW YORK, March ia dispatch
10 the Sun" from Havana says: The
concentration Of the Spanish forces at
the Cuban seaports by order OF Gen
eral Weyler is but the beginning of the
abadonment OF the island. The interior
towns will soon be left defenseless and
will fall into the hands of the insur-
gents or be reduced to a state anarchy.
General Weyler explains this strange
measure by saying that it is only a
precaution imposed by the coming
rainy season in order to protect the
Spanish soldiers as much as possible
from the ravages of yellow fever But
the explanation is no way satisfactory,
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1897-04-07

as yellow fever is far more formidable
on the sea coasts than in the healthier
parts of the island
The Monitor-register., 1897-03-12

The morning service Of the Friesburg
congregation was made an anniversary
service last Sunday in honor of the first
anniversary of the organization of the
local w. q. T. U. The sermon ny the
pastor was from the words of the Saviour
in reply to the pleading of the Syrophe.
nician woman that he heal her daughter
who was possessed with devil, 10
woman, great is thy faith be it unto thee
ever as thou wilt" Matt. xv, 49, There
are several points of comparison between
the Syrophenician woman and many
women of to-day.
1st. Both have devil in the house;
with women of to-day it is the drink devil.
2i. She must come herself to seek
deliveraDce for her loved one. Why her
husband did not come we know not
Why have not the husbands and the
fathers of to day delivered the home
from the demon? Why must the
mothers drag themselves from Legislature
to Legislature to beg the enactment OF
laws for the protection of home? Because
of the carelessness or eowardice of men.
3D.. Another point of comparison is
that both honor the Lord by tried faith.
Therefore to each the Saviour says, 80
woman, great is thy faith, be it unto thee
as thou wilt" Man, lacking faith, fails
to understand that moral questions are
to be decided "not by might nor by power
but by my Spirit saith the Lord of hosts +"
The Syrophenician woman came to seek
deliveraDce, not for herself but for
aoother. The curse of the nation are
those who able to keep free from the
drink devil themselves, do nothing to
deliver their demon possessed brothers.
1t was happy coincidence that Mr..
Lifzenburg, who has been engaged in
revival services at Shirley, should be
present He spoke of his rescue from a
drunkard's life through the W. G. T. U.
Miss Mckee accompanied Mr.. Litzen-
berg, adding to the interest of the SER
vice by singing the hymns, "Hold the
Light High" and SIT Pays to Serve
JeSua ~
The Monitor-register., 1897-03-12

The bill, for the codifcation of the Dor
ough laws, prepared under the supervision
of the commission appointed by the Leg
islature last year, was introduced in the
Senate on Wednesday by Senator Voor-
bees. 1t is codification of all laws
relating to boroughs, and provides for the
same officers as are now existing in the
borouRhs, except that the magisterial
powers of the Mayor are taken from him,
the police justice is eliminated, and the
powers before possessed by them are vest
ed in borough recorder. These powers
were taken from the Mayor in the belief
tn at the class of men who might be in
duoed to serve as Mayor would not want
to bother with petty criminal cases,
DRINKS, disorderlies, etc. No mention is
made of constables, but borough marsha Is
are given all the powers OF constables.
The moneys for borough purposes are
to be appropriated and raised by the
council by ordinance. ALI street improve
ments are to be paid for by assessment
upon the property benefited, any
deficiency to be met by general taxation.
Toe tax rate is limited to is mills on
the dollar, exclusive of all State, county
or school taxes. All assessments for local
improvements are to be made by a per-
manent board appointed by the Council
In substantially the same method as is
now in force, and are to be preceded by
application by the owners of one fourth
of the frontage. The power to issue
bonds is exercised by Council, preceded
by application of the owners of one-fourth
of the taxable property of the borough,
followed by vote of the people, and the
total issue of bonds is not to exceed
per centum of the assessed valuation of
the borough. But in this Limitation all
bonds issued for school purposes and all
indebted dness incurred in anticipation oil
taxes are not TO be included. Power is
given for all ordinary municipal improve.
ments for streeG lighting, water works,
sewage, etc. The classification Of
borougbs is done away with. Boroughs
having population of 5000 or over are
given fIeeholder; other borougbs will
vote with the townships for that office.
The Monitor-register., 1897-03-12

A number OF relatives and friends gather
ed at the home of VIM. c. Titus on last
Saturday to help him celebrate the Tot h
anniversary of his birth. Those present
were: Freeland Titus, wife and son, George,
of Pennsgrove; Charles NJ. Titus. wife and
sons, MiIfred and Archie, Mrs. VIM. f.
Titus and son, Wilbert, Mrs. Hannah Green
Mrs. Harker, of Paulsboro; William Coal
burn, wife and daughter, Sadie, of Phil adel
phia VIM. Cozens and wife. Mrs. Rebecc a
Reynolds and Miss Louisa Emory, OF
Swedesboro. The dinner and supper tab les
groaned under their load of substantial 8
and dainties, and pleasant feature of the
occasion, and the guests left wishing their
good-natured host many happy returns OF
his birthday.
Evidences of spring are everywhere to be
seen. Maple trees are in bloom, gardens are
being plowed, farmers are busy, and at this
writing the sun shines warmly and the sof t.
balmy air is enjoyed by old and young, sick
and well. Than kful for present blessings,
we hope they may continue.
Grand Guide, VIM. III. Mccullough. Carlton
e. Rulon and John Miller attended tbs
Grand Lodge, A. o. U. W., at Trenton this
week.
Harry j. Stein, who was sent to the Cooper
Hospital with fractured skull, has returned
home, greatly improved, with hopes OF per
manent recovery.
At the assignee's sale on Thursday of the
property of Benjamin Il. Black, consisting
| of well-known business stand known as
Blacks Mill, at Swedesboro, and a valuable
| farm of 1900 acrss in Logan township, the
| mill brought 81 and the farm % cents ovel
incumbrance.
The Monitor-register., 1897-03-12
AiIOWay N ews.

AilOWay News.
The Alloway canning company CON
menced making cans on Monday,
Next Sunday morning Rev. V, A.
Lonier's subject will be Heaven
Rev. V. A. Lonier preached in To e
Elmer M. E. Church on Friday night.
Dactor Lemuel Wallace attended the
Inauguration of President Mckinley on
Thursday.
Miss L)ttie Shiveler, organist of the M.
L Church, started on Thursday for an
| extended visit to relatives in Trenton and
elsew here
Charles Tarpine and wife, of Elmer,
passed Saturday and Sunday with Mrs.
Farpine's parents, George E. Bee aud
| wife.
Ralph Burch, of Philadelphia, who has
not visited this. his old home, for long
time, is now shaking hands with his old
friends in AIoway.
John Cummings, who is in the employ
of the Lincoln Ice Company in Phiadel
phia, is spending two or three days with
his parents in Ailoway.
Next Sunday evening Mrs. Wheeler
will deliver lecture in the Alloway
Baptist Chuch on Chapel car work ii
the far west" All are invited.
William McNichols and wife celebrated
the twenty eighth anniversary of thei
marriage on Tuesday evening of las
week. About twenty persons w.r,
present.
The Monitor-register., 1897-03-12

1 -
| GThe MONITOR REGISTER can be found fol
sale every week at Pixies News Agency.l
| Mrs. Fannie Holdcraft, of Camden, has
been spending q few days with her sister
| Mrs. Il. r. Motfett.
| DR.. Elizabeth G. W. lockwood, of West.
| vile, is spending a few days with hei
| brothers. Messrs. Lewis, Nathan and Frank
| Warrin ct on, here.
Mrs. Sarah S. Smith returned on Wednes-
| day from visit OF several weeks with her
| son, Frank, and other relatives at Bridgeton.
We understand that the widow of Elwood
| ). Rogers. late Secretary of the glass works,
will shortly remove to Royer Ford. Pa.
Miss Geraldine Buzby has gone to spend a
few days with Mrs. Henry Poinsett. at
| Mullioa Hill.
Adrain P. Locke has left his farm and
moved into W. R. Poinsett's house on Main
street.
Aaron H. Manderbach, principal of the
Academy, will remove his family from
Huntington Valley, Pa. to Frank Moore's
house on Allen street.
F. E. vandersloot will occupy Thomas J.
Dayidson's house on Railroad avenue this
year.
Michael Burke has rented his house on
OtNN~ SSNOOo
a farm near Auburn.
WIN. McMaster, of Pittsburg, Pa, has
purchased the. Freeland Hurff farm, near
bridgeport, and his father,in-law, Thomas .
Gaskill, will occupy it.
James Irelan has moved from Uncle John
Persons house to one owned by Mrs. Mary
Shivers on the opposite side of the street.
John Donald, after an absence of two or
raa will .
and occupy Isaac MAZDA ra's house on Main
street.
Edward Longacre has moved on Henry
Mitchell's farm, and John Gerner on Mrs
Sarah J Haines' farm.
Israel S. James has again taken up his
residence in South Swedesboro.
Joseph B Smith has taken a position In E.
b. Humphreys store at Woodstown
John Purtil has so far recovered as to ho
able to go to his parents home, near Woods
town, after dangerous illness of several
weeks duration of pneumonia.
Although large vote was cast on Tues
day the election passed Off quietly. The
only contests were between samuel Avis.
Democrat, and l.. Nj. Shock, Republican, for
Assessor, and Nj. l.. spence, Democrat, and
james Cans, Republican, for Constable
Avis won by majority of 80. and Cans by
about the same. The ticket as elected
stands as follows: Freeholder, Charles Will
son; Assessor, Samuel Avis; Collector, Thos
Norcross; Township Committee, James
Homer; Surveyor of Highways, Geo. S.
Turner; Commissioners of Appeal. Geo. S.
Turner; Justice of the Peace, John Ford;
Constable, James Cans, Pound Keeper.
harry Il. Ford An appropriation of 81, ,8S5
WAS voted as follows Roads. $500; Township
Officers, $500; Poor 800; Sidewalks, $3.50, J ohm
A. Pix Posi-, $85. The fact that "Uncle
J ohm" Pierson, who had served Woolwich
township faithfully as Freeholder for thirty
five years, had been left off the ticket
eanseG considerable criticism. A good
many would have liked him retained 10 the
Office.
The Monitor-register., 1897-03-12

inaugural address Governor CIR iggs
advised such measure. The new bill
codifies the borough laws to ninety
sections. A pablo hearing will be Civ en-
on the bill next Wednesday.
The House had lively SIX irmish yester-
day over the equal taxation me asures, but
their chances of final passa ge do not
improve.
- The Senate adjourned for the week.
but the House remained in session until
to daV
The Monitor-register., 1897-03-12

Old Worlds perfection of Corsets
-one sensible, best idea worked
into eleven models, to meet the
needs of all figures. 1t isn't a BIZ
necessary to have corsets made tc
order now. Comfortable fitting
rooms are at your service. Use
them. Once suited in The Lillian
your corset troubles are ended.
simply renew the garment with
"One like the last"
Lillians, $125 to 81.
Lillians, S1-and a new supply
has just arrived. Can't always
keep a stock of the 81 style.
H. & S. CorSets, strong jean,
sateen stripped, boned bust, three
side steels, 75c,
The Monitor-register., 1897-03-12

Mr. R. B. Greeve, merchant, of Chilhowie
Va, certi6es that he had consumption, wa.
given up to die, sought all medical treatment
that money could procure. tried all cough
remedies he could hear Of but got no relief;
spent many nights sitting up in a chair; wa:
induced to try DIR. Kings New Discovery
and was cured by the use of two bottles. Fol
past three years has been attending to business
and says DIR. Kings New Discovery is the
grandest remedy ever made, as it has done SC
much for him and also for others in his
community. Dr.. Kings New Discovery is
guaranteed for Coughs, Colds and Consump-
tion. 1t don't fail. Trial bottles free at
Harry Guests Drug Store.
The Monitor-register., 1897-03-12
How to Find Out.

Fill bottle OR common glass with urine
and let it stand twenty-four hours A sedi
ment Or setting indicates diseased condition
of the kidneys. When urine stains linen 1t is
positive evidence of kidney trouble. loo
frequent desire to urnate or pain in the back,
is also convincing proof that the kidneys and
bladder are out of order.
What To DO.
There is comfort in the knowledge so often
expressed, that DR.. Kllmer's Swamp-Root
the great kidney remedy ful6lis every wish in
relieving pain in the back, kidneys, liver,
bladder and every part OF the urinary passages.
1t corrects inability to hold urine and scalding
pain in passing it, or bad effect following use
of liquor, wine or beer. and overcomes that
unpleasant necessity of being compelled to get
up many times during the night to urinate.
The mild and the extraordinary effect of
Swamp Root is soon realized. 1t stands the
highest for Its wonderful cures of the most
distressing cases. Ifyou need medicine you
should have the best Sold by druggists, price
fifty cents and one dollar. For a sample
bottle and pamphlet both sent free by mail.
mention Observation-Disclosures and send
your full post-office address to DIR. Kilmer &
Co., Binghamton. N Y. The proprietors OF
this paper guarantee the genuineress of this
offer.
All the latest designs in neckwear you
will find ar Grjar g. Roonass
The Monitor-register., 1897-03-12
Heroic Greece.

tFrom the Philadelphia Ledgerl
K ng George, Of Greece, having hoisted
his flag over Crete, refuses to haul it dow n
even at the command and by ''concert''
OF the great Powers. The flag of Greece
is guarantee of the safety of the
Christians of Crete. 1t means the tri-
umph of civilization over barbarism. It
is the standard of Christianity which the
Powers demand shall be lowered before
that of the Moslem. 1t means intrepid
daring, high moral courage. Il is a re.
proach to every Power in Europe that in
sists upon its degradation. The Powers,
by concert" have ordered it down, but
King George responds that it shall not be
lowered except before superior force,
Thus far the concert" has not declared
it would use force, being appar emily not
concerted as to the taking of that ex.
treme step. The great Powers were
beaten by the Turk at Constantinople
and in Armenia, in both which places
they stood by and calmly witnessed, for
the sake of the peace of Europe, The
massacre of thousands of Christians,
men, women and children. The infamy
of nations could be no greater than it
was therein shown to be; no deviltry of
concert" could have been more revolt
Ing. Speaking of the heroic audacity of
this one little country, Greece, that is
sot one of the great Powers, but which
has defed their covsrdly concert of
th.eats, leading British journal says:
''If not the Government, at least the
people of Great Britain hail her ckivalrous
courage with an all but unanimous
applause. She has taken her life in her
hand, as all who dare great deeds must
do"
But Greece has something more than
the civilized worlds wholesome sustain
ing sentiment behind her; she has Mace.
donia, that seems to be only waiting for
the signal from Greece or the overt act of
Turkey to hurl the Cross against the
Crescent: she has the prospect of the
Balkans rising aga pst their old oppressor
Turkey. Warning the Powers of what
may happen if they press Greece too
hard the London Chronicle says of her:
''She is threatened at this hour by new
hordes of her old oppressors on the land
ward frontier, where another Prince of
the Royal House stands guard. Now,
we say d deliberately, if Turkey will hurl
her troops on Ttesalay, let her friends
beware. That way lies-Macedonia The
first shot upon the frontiers of Greece
will light eonfagration in the Balkan
peninsula which all the army corps in
Europe will not be able to put out. There
Greece holds, even now, trump card
which she has not played. 1t will be wise
In those whose one craze is the upholding
of that rottenness politically known as
Turkey not to drive Greece to act in
Macedonia"
The case of Greece does not look SO
hopeless after all, and it seems as if for
once in the history of the 'teoncert" of
the great Powers right may make might, |
and as if the right were going to win.
Should that prove true it will be owing
wholly to the magnificent courage of |
King Georges refusal to surrender to the |
Turk or his quakiDg friends, the great |
Powers.
The Monitor-register., 1897-03-12
A Pointer for Advertisers.

Out of q total of 277 weekly papers
published in New Jersey, the Amer
lean Newspaper Directory for 1896
accords a circulation in actual figures
TO but 81. The MoNIToR-R REGIS
TER is one of the 81, and the cir
eulation is guaranteed by a reward
of 500.
The Monitor-register., 1897-03-12

The reelection of Mayor Richman is a
deserved compliment to a faithful and
capable official. This makes the eighth
consecutive time be has been elected to
his position, and this continued expression
of the confidence of the people is a
testimoni al more valuable than any other
form of endorsement.
The Monitor-register., 1897-03-12
Try Gratn.O, Trx Graln.o,

Ask your Grocer to-day to show you a
package of GRAIN-O, the new food drink
That takes the place of coffee. The children
may drink it without injury as well as the
adult. All who try it, like t. GRAIN-O has
that rich seal brown of Mocha or Java, but
It is made from pure grains, and the most
delicate stomach receives it without dis
tress. ID the price of coffee. l5c. and % cts.
per pacNage. Sold by all grocers.
The Monitor-register., 1897-03-12
Bucklen's Armfca SaIve

The Best Salve IN the world for Cuts.
Bruises, Sores, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores,
letter Chapped Hands. Chilblaius Corns,
and all Skin Eruptions. and positively cures
Piles, or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price IS cents per box For sale by Harry
Guest
The Monitor-register., 1897-03-12
THE SEMI-WEEKLY is printed on Tuesda,
n, nd Friday, and gives twice as much matter as Tn

THE SEMI-WEEKLY is printed on Tuesday
Weekly
The craving for color the part Of the Young and
even OF other members of family has now been
recognized by THE SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE
in the publication of colored supplement of 16
pages with each Friday paper. If not gratifed in
proper way, the liking for pictures and innocent
bright reading matter will incline many to seek in
less desirable publications that which they cannot
hnd IN their tavorite paper. The jokes and quaint
paragraphs, and the fifty political cartoons
humorous sketches and half-tones and other anus
ing contents of the colored supplement will prove
welcome addition to the wiser and weighter parts of
the paper. It is printed on superfne paper, and its
1 pages themselves fully worth the price of the
SEMI-WEEKLY. Sold separately as a pictorial
weekly, "Twinkles'' readily brings cents a copy,
and in the COURSE of year the reader would receive
more than he has paid for THE TRIBUNE itself.
The piquaut comicalities OF the supplement will lend
new value to bound volumes and make each copy
valuable long after the date of publication.
This edition is not offered in combination with
local weeklies. The coored supplement will be
only to subscribers who forward the regular price of
BUNE direct.
Sample copies of Fridays SEMI-WEEKLY free.
DAILY, $500 year. SUNDAY TRIBUNE,
s. 90. SEMl-WEEKLY, $500. WEEKLY, 300.
TRIBUNE ALMANAC for 1897, with full election
returns, out in January IS cents copy.
THE TRIBUNE, NEW YORK.
The Monitor-register., 1897-03-12

A race track bill has made its appear
ance in the Legislature, being introduced
by Mr.. Armbruster, of Hudson. 1t is
modelled after the Gray law in New York,
but it certainly can never weather the
adverse sentiment that exists in this
State sgainst this demoralizing form OF
gam bling.
The Monitor-register., 1897-03-12

The hungry crowds now beseiging the
White House have familiar look, and if
President Mckinley just had that Canton
lawn and front porch he would feel per-
fectly at home.
The Monitor-register., 1897-03-12

Vice President Hobart has perhaps had
more nice things said of him and received
more general appreciation from both
press and people than any occupant OF
the Office since Henry Wilson.