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Rock Island Argus., 1897-03-27

FOR RENT.
TlOR RENT-A GOOD STORE IN A GOOD
II location. Address IA B" ARGUS once.
ENOR RENT-FURNISHED ROOM CORNER
Il Third avenue and Thirteenth street, $50.
TlOR PENTHOUSE OF FOUR ROOMS,
Il 223 Twenty first street, with water and
sewer
ElOR RENT-A HOUSE OF FIVE ROOMS,
y with barn. Apply at 800 Seventeenth
street. J. D. Beecher.
ENOR RRENT-DWELLING HOUSE. 5s1 AND
Il 533 Twentieth street; newly painted
and papered by Sweeney Walker.
ElOR RENT-PLEASANT FURNISHED
II rooms for man and wife, centrally 10
Gated with privilege of bath. etc. very de-
siraole place: Might be occupied by two gen
tlemen. Address, with references, X. O. N,
care of THE ARGUS.
NOR SALETwO CHOICE BUILDING
| II lots in Schnell addition, one southeast
corner Twenty-second street and Ninth ave
nue., the other southeast corner Twenty third
| street and Ninth avenue. Win sell on easy
terms and time to suit buyer. Address T. J.
Hslpin, 500 North Main street. st. Louis, Mo.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-03-27

DomooeDt1o N00iDotlo0o.
Mayor...... ..................T. ]. MEDIIL, JR
Ctty CIerK. "A. u HCESlNG
Clty Att0rney.. b. MARSHALl-
Ory IIeesuroI. ......h. n SlMMON
Police Magistrate. T. STAFFORD
Assistant Supervisors. JOHN KONOSKY
PETER COTTSMANN
A0e0or. ......... ...... WILLIAM HOEFT
CouoctOr............ ........P. j. LEE
Justices of the Peace ........M. W. BATTLES
H. DETJENS
AM SIEBERT
Coustables. es......................J. Z LARkIN
PETER HAMAN
NJ j. HIGGINS
f1r8t Woru...... .........JOhN SChMAN
SECOND WAru.......... ......hENhf AOhSE
Third WAro...... ........W. Z. MAUChEfs
Fourth Ward Observation-Disclosures go. BLECER
Futn Weru....... ....I n. EEASNDHsE'
Slxtn w oro. w. II. bhA0DON
oevontn w oro o............ ......... w. L bEALs,
EVIDENTLY ''vacillating Mac
wouldn't make mn.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-02-26
GOOD FOR HILO
Old HilO Hotel will Soon Be
Replaced.
new ONE WILL Be ELABORATE
Ample Accommodations
to be Furnished.
Band Stand May Be BuIt-Ad-
ditonaI Attractions For Visitors
to Second City.

Specifications for the painting of the
new Hilo Hotel are in the hands of the
bids. The working plans of the build
ings show the new hotel to be complete
in detail as to size and convenience to
the guests. 1t will stand back of the
present building about IS feet.
The famous old mango tree, which
has adorned the front lawn of the
grounds, will be cut down, so as to
give an uninterrupted view of the sea
from the hotel verandas. The portico of
the hotel, extending out from the YER
anda, will prove great convenience to
persons driving to the hotel.
There will be spacious halls and re-
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-02-26

Prof. M. NJ. Scott a special committee
on examination. Appointments were
ratified by the board
Mr.. Scott reported that he and Mr.
Townsend had talked over the matter
of changing the quarterly reports sent
in by teachers, and requiring that they
be sent in at the end of each term,
this on account of the fact that some
times it happens a term of three or
four days, or a little longer time. re
mains at the end of the year. The
board left this matter to the discretion
of the Inspector General.
Mr.. Scott spoke of the Beretania
Street School yard, and said that it
was necessary for some of the trees to
be cut down and others trimmed. The
matter was left in his hands.
Several applications from the States
were received and filed.
Board adjourned at 4:15 p. m.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-02-26
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Very Little Done at the Weekly
Meeting Yesterday Afternoon.

At the regular weekly meeting of
the Commissioners of Education yes
terday afternoon there were present
the following: President Cooper, Mrs.
B. F. Dillingham;, Mrs. E. w. Jordan,
Inspector General II. S. Townsend,
Deputy Inspector General J. F. Scott,
Professor Alexander and Mr.. w. A.
Bowen.
1t was moved, seconded and carried
that the Easter vacation begin on April
10th, and last until the 18th, inclusive
1t was suggested and the suggestion
was later put into the form of mo-
tion that a teachers examination on
the Islands of Hawaii, Maui and Kau-
al be advertised for the Easter vaca-
ton, and that notifications to that eff
feet be sent to the ones expected to
attend. Carried.
President Cooper appointed Profess
5or Alexander, Inspector General
Townsend, Deputy Inspector Scott and
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-02-26
FRONT VIEW OF NEW HILo HOTEL.

ception rooms in the new house. and
the bed rooms will be large, light and
airy. 1t is probable that at some part
of the beautiful lawn band stand will
be erected, and the HiIo Band will use
it for giving concerts on nights when
the steamer is in port AS the hotel
grounds are convenient to the resi-
dences, concerts there will be much
appreciated by Hiloites and tourists.
The house. as shown in the design.
will be of two stories, with ample YER
anda room on the front, back and
sides. a number of cottages, built on
the circular driveways, will add much
to the improvements contemplated.
Work is being rapidly pushed on the
hotel, and not a day will be wasted
until it is completed. Ripley & Dickey
are the architects for the new build
ing.
The need of a new building for ho-
tel in HiIo has been felt by every tour
ist visiting the place. The present hos
telry has been standing for many
years, and was limited as TO rooms,
and void of conveniences. The place
has been a nightmare to the people of
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-02-26

discharged.
All Yit plead guilty to the charge of
having che ia tickets in his possession,
and was fined s25 and costs.
a nolle prosqui was entered in the
case of Lieutenant Kekai for assault
and battery on a Chinaman and de-
fendant was discharged
The three Cinnamon charged with
assault and battery on Detective Hui
hui were found not guilty and dis
charged
The cases of Uilama and Kahelekula
for perjury were the last to come up
for trial. Defendants waived examina-
ton, and were committed to the Cir
cult Court for trial.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-02-26
Police Court Notes.

In the Police Court yesterday morn
ing the case of the Republic of Hawaii
VS.. W. J. Coelho, for embezzlement,
was further postponed until March 4th
All Wai plead guilty TO the charge of
having opium unlawfully in his pos
session. and was fined $50 and costs
In the case OF Cupid Kalanianaole for
riding a bicycle without light, nolle
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-02-26
WoMAN'S EXCHANGE.
IS M Merchant {

Rare Hawaiian CIrIos,
Including the stock formerly carried
by the Golden Rule Bazaar, viz: Gala
bashes, Grass Huts, Niihau Shells,
Stone AIDES, Leis, Etc, in endless
variety, constantly on hand.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-02-26
QuadrilIes in Favor.

In arranging the program of dances
for the great French ball which took
place in Madison Square Garden, New
York, on January 18th last. the commit
tee included only three two steps"
There were several waltzes and lancers,
the choice running to quadTilles, of
which there were seven, or nearly a
third of the entire list.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-02-26
To Preach in St. Andrews.

The Rev. John osborne, rector of ST.
Clements Church, Toronto, is expect
ed to arrive in Honolulu by the steam
ship China, due March 18th. He will
be accompanied by Mrs. osborne. The
reverend gentleman comes to accept
the position of vice-dean Of St An
drew's Cathedral. He visited the ISL
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-02-26
SIDE VIEW OF NEW HILo HOTEL.

ands. in company with his wife about
five years ago, and they made many
friends, who will give them a warm
welcome. Mr.. osborne is a hard work
er in church matters and a very able
preacher.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-02-26
SPECIAL BUSINESS ITEMS.

THE SINGER received 81 first
awards for Sewing Machines and en-
broidery work at the Worlds Fair,
Chicago, ILL.,, being the largest number
Of awards obtained by any exhibitor,
and more than double the number Civ
en- to all other Sewing Machines. For
sale, lease and rent. Repairing done.
B. BERGERSEN, 113 Bethel Street.
City Carriage Company have removed
to the Corner of Fort and Merchant
SITS. Telephone No. 113. First-clas SO
Carriages at all hours.
JOHN s. ANDRADE.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-23
WANTED EPIGRAMs.
His Cook Couldn't Make Thorn, So He W,
nlacHop~A.

His Cook Couldn't Make Thorn, So He Wa,
Discharged.
The story is told, says the Youths
Companion, that a certain Spectator,
exceedingly unlearned, took fancy to
the entertainment of literary people
when he had made his fortune and set
up house; and, of course, he wished
to have and do all the fine things that
other rich men had and did. After din
ner one day ono of his literary" guests
CHANGED to remark:
Il dined ut X, the poets, the other
night, and he gave us capital epigram
at dessert"
The speculator was Inundated. He
had no epigrams! After his guests
were gone he called his cook.
Didn't I give you carly blanchy for
this dinner?" he demanded.
Eyes, sir; you did, sir" said the
cook.
"And didn't I tell you to have every
thing that anybody had?"
Eyes, sir; you did sir"
Eyes! Well, now it seems that at
KS they have epigrams for dessert, and
good ones, too, and folks miss 'em when
they come here. Now I want to know
If you don't know how to cook er,i-
grams?"
The unfortunate cook was compelled
to acknowledge that he could not cook
epigrams and was discharged on the
spot.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-23
DISCARDED cH,MNEYs.
\ Definite Vacuum IL Now Held Upon All
Eleea.

a O0uuAS0 SoCu0E0 ~ NOW 610A0 upon al
Fires.
One of the most remarkable changes
noted at present in the manufacturing
industry is the giving up of the Chin
ney to produce draught, and though, of
course. q chimney offers so simple and
efficient means of making. the requi-
site draught for the fire, it Is stated that
In one of the large works of England
locality not MISUNDERSTANDING have
been discarded and definite vacuum is
held upon all fires. In this way the
products of combustion and destructive
distillation which result from the burn
ing of coal and carbonaceous matter are
collected, cooled, condensed and worked
up. One of the methods noted as at
tracing attention in Germany consists
in sucking the gases of the furnaces
away and allowing them to pass
through water in the form Of small bub-
bles, which removes tho SCOT and some
OF the products Of combustion, the gases
being then led to O gasometer, from
which they are drawn into the process
of utilization. A manufacture of this
kind. 1t is urged, can easily extend pipes
in any direction and draw the gases of
combustion from their manufacturers
tho publication Of the atmosphere
thus assured being another important
result,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-23
MlsTLEToE in HER HAT.
Latest scheme of the Up-to-Oate Girl {.
Tease Her Trienda

Latest Scheme of the Up-to-Oate Girl TO
Tease Her Friends.
The up-to-date Chicago girl is not
losing any chances and her ingenuity is
being employed to make the most of
the mistletoe superstition, says the Chi
cago Times-Herald. Everybody knows
that according to an old custom, which
comes down from the time of tho
Druids, man is at perfect liberty to
kiss q girl who happens to be under a
sprig Of mistletoe-that is, if the girl
is willing. 1t is the fashion to hang IL
sprig of mistletoe to the chandelier of
room near Christmas time, and. some
times 1t is hung over door, SO that
every girl may be compelled TO receive
salute as she enters or leaves the
room.
But these opportunities are not
enough to satisfy some of the girls. The
custom has arisen lately among them
Of wearing sprig of mistletoe on their
hats. It has been noticed this year for
the first time, and the custom has been
spreading.
Probably the girls mean nothing at
all by 1t, but the temptation which is
offered to their masculine friends is al
most irresistible,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-23
Two Horses.

The editor of the New York Christian
Advocate learned not long since from
q coachman thnt horses are not unlike
human beings. He writes: Riding in
friends carriage one day, we noticed
that the coachman made constant eff
forts to restrain one of the horses and
to hasten tho other. AS the pair were
handsome and perfectly mated, we
said: what is the difference between
these horses, that you are constantly
touching up one and holding in the
other?" Said he: 1.-THE one that Iwhip
cannot possibly overwork himself.
will not say that he is lazy, but he. is
SO made up that he never can and never
will do himself any damage. 1t would
be impossible to whip him SO hard that
he would hurt himself. The other can
trot mile in less than 2:25, and he
would trot from the love of it until he
dropped dead. Hot or cold. he does
his best"
DR.. Milss' rsln Pills stop Headache.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-23
NEW JERSEYS CHAMPION EATER
Charles e. Haring Demonstrates His Claim
to the Somewhat PECULIAR Title.

Charles e. Haring, a merchant in
Woodwood, N. j., claims to be the CHAINS
pion eater in the state of New Jersey.
lie has lately made a wager with Chris
Wellner, a friend, that he could eat a
barrel of apples in one week, the loser
TO pay for the apples. In less than six
days Haring devoured the apples and
said he. would have attacked the barrel
itself but for the hickory hoops. Har-
ing says that every day before dinner he
eats three cakes OF sweet chocolate
candy and one pound of Turkish prunes
just to give him an appetite orhis meal.
He bet 81 he could eat 100 oysters.
The contest took place in the oyster sn-
loon of Joseph Horn. Mrs. Horn and
her husband began opening the oysters,
but Haring put them out of sight faster
than they could open them. In less than
SIX minutes he had devoured 103 oys-
tiers, all there We're in the saloon, and
then he wanted to bet he could eat 500
more. AS there were no more to be had,
he had to be satisfied. Before he began
to eat the oysters he drank two quart
bottles of sherry, and when through
wanted to bet he could drink two quarts
more, but no one would accept the Of
fer.
Ever since his boyhood Haring has
shown remarkable capacity for stow
ing away food. 1t is said he has been
known to have eaten a whole ham and
two heads of cabbage at one time.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-23
A Prompt Answer.

The Washington Post tells this story
of Col. Wallace S. Jones, United States
consul general at Rome, Italy, now on
a visit to this country: "Col. Jones is
Floridian. and has been in the consul
lar service in Italy for the last ten
years. He is q gentleman of wit, tact
and culture, and his ability to make
q happy response at the right time
brought him into the good graces CT
Queen Margherita on his first appear
ancc at court. The queen asked him
from which state lie hailed, and, Gu be-
ing told. said that he had often heard
Florida described as very beautiful
country. YES, your majesty" was
the prompt reply, 1--WE cali it at home
the Italy of America"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-23

An old story revived by the late his
toric festival in plymouth is about
Joseph Bartlett. IN American lawyer,
who went to England shortly after the
close OF the revolutionary war. Ono
evening he strayed into theuter and
found the actors performing o species
OF satire on the war. a company Of
American soldiery was introduced-a
ragged, motley set = armed with
scythes. hammers and soldering irons.
In contrast there moved across the
stage troop Of British warriors In
fine gay trnppings and glittering arms.
The difference was amusing, and tho
British audience laughed. In the midst
OF the merrimcnt Lawyer Joe arose
and shouted: Long live his majesty,
King George OF England, whipped by
tailors, thinkers and cobblers!" There
was o profound hush. For second 1t
seemed as though the American would
pay for his temcrity with his life, but
admiration for his pluck won the day,
and the ominous silence was broken
with ringing cheer.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-23
LACK OF EDUCATION.
The Convicted Forger Admitted That u
Ruined Him for Life.


A certain philanthropic woman has
theory that the remedy for crime is
universal education, says the New
York Journal. A short time ago she
visited Sing Sing in company with sew
eral friends. Among the convicts was
man whose face betokened intelli-
gence. She called the attention of her
friend to him, saying: ".There is man
whose countenance shows natural in
telligence. and yet am satisfied that
he was deprived Of an education.
"I'll wager that he is we'll educated"
said one of her friends, and, turning to
to the warden, asked:
"What was that man convicted OFF,
Forgery" was the response.
''See?" said the friend, turning to the
lady.
"Well, don't care. do not believe
he is IN educated man. ! want to talk
to him."
Permission was obtained, and the fol-
lowing colloquy ensued:
Did you have the advantage Of an ed
ucation?"
"No, ma'am."
Don't You think If you had received
aliberal education you would have been
free man?"
II know it, ma'am."
Il told you so" turning to her friend,
and then speaking to the convict again,
she said:
"You feel within yourself, do you
not, that knowledge would have direct
ed you into paths of rectitude?"
Il don't know about that, but do
know that if I had been properly edu-
Gated l would not have spelled bearer
with double T, and that's what got
ME caught."
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-23
REAL SANTA CLAUS in IOWA.
He Il Postmaster, Who Sends Presents
tn AaIr

He Is q Postmaster, Who Sends Presents
to All Who Ask.
A year ago Postmaster Edward FL.
Hunter at Des N1oines, a., received
letter from n poor little girl, addressed
Santa Claus" and telling of her wants,
which consisted of doll for herself
and pair of mittens for her little
brother. She said her father was dead,
and her mother could not buy any
presents.
The case was looked up and found to
be genuine. Mr. Hunter thought there
must be others. So he raised some
money, hunted them out and had
Christmas presents sent to over 200
children.
He repeated it on larger scale This
year. The carriers looked up the
worthy cases and delivered presents
Christmas eve and morning. Several
hundred dollars We're subscribed by
business men for the purpose. Scores
of letters We're received from poor chill
dren, telling what they desired Santa
Claus to bring them.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-23
FITTED NEW PROPELLER AT SEA.
Remarkable Repair job on the English
Whaleback Oak Branch.

Remarkable Repair Job on the English
Whaleback Oak Branch.
The British turreted whalebacll
steamer, Oak Branch, which excited so
much interest while in New York har-
Dor few months ago, because of her
peculiar construction, had remarl-
able experience recently on voyage
from Shanghai to Sydney in water bal
last. The story comes from the COM
mander Of the Mariposa, who saw the
Oak Branch in Sydney harbor just be.
fore he sailed.
1t appears that the big steamer lost
her propeller and shaftin midocean, and
lay helpless in not the best weather.
There was an additional propeller and
shaft aboard, and her engineer set
about to make repairs. The ballast aft
was pumped out, and the forward tanks
filled. Then the extra shaft and propel-
Ter We're swung over and fitted into
place.
The job required eight days, dur
ing which the weather was bad, and the
sharks worse. The steamer proceeded
on her voyage, arriving safely at Sgd
ncy.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-23

congratulations. Turning slowly over
on his side, Close pointed to the wreck
OF pair of uniform trousers, scorched
and burned in a dozen places and ir-
retrievably ruined.
Look" said he, mournfully. "Them
was my best pants"
Then it was found that not only had
the strange old fellow lost his hair and
beard, and not little of the cuticle of
his face and hands, as we'll as those
patched but precious "best pants," but
that his eyesight was threatened. The
good old doctor who had for SO many
years attended the Waltons, and who
had come at once to renew his ministra-
tons under the humble roof in town
that was their temporary refuge, lis
tened to the story Of Closes heroism
with quickened pulse and kindled eye.
He and Mr.. Barton Potts, who had
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-23
with his precious burden.

fastened back from Quitman, came out
to camp to see and thank the pl ostrate
soldier, Potts being ceremonious in his
expression of gratitude and admiration
and most earnest in his apology for
what he had said and thought of Close
in the past. The doctor stayed longer
by the silent sufferers cot, carefully
studying his face as far as it could be
ceen. Professional etiquette prevented
his say ing anything that might be
reflection on the treatment and practice
of the contract surgeon" yet it was
plain to Lambert, and to Potts, too,
that he was disturbed. Close, however,
seemed to think less of his own plight
than of that of the Waltons. who, ex-
cept the little patch of fields about the
ruined homestead, had lost everything
they owned i'll the world, and who were
now in sore anxiety and distress. The
terrible shock and exposure had been
too much for one SO fragile as the lady
mother, and Mrs. Walton was sinking
fast. Walton Scroggs, too, was in des-
perate case, though soothed by the
knowledge that all the row at Vernon
that is, the human cause of 1t all
was already out of danger. Close begged
the doctor for full particulars not only
as to how they were but how they ex-
pected ito git along through the WIN;
ter" and at last said he wished to speak
to him alone, whereat Potts and LAM
bert, wondering, left the tent.
1t was long before the doctor came
forth, and when he did he called the
young officer aside, a CULVER in his voice
and queer moisture about his spec
tacles. Have you no expert on the
eye and the car in the army2" he asked.
'"The captain should have the benefit
of the best advice without delay"
Lambert said he would report the
matter at once to department head
quarters, and, while they were still talk
ing, two men came riding out from
town-"old man Potts." beyond all
doubt, and with him Lambert's rail-
way friend, the conductor, and these
gentlemen, too, had come to "surren.
der" Close could have had his fill of
triumph and adulation that dull De-
cember evening, had he been so minded
and the doctor more complaisant; but
that practitioner said that, while he
was not in charge of the case, he would
strenuously advise against further dis
turbance of the patient. When at last
they were all gone and Lambert could
address himself to the little packet Of
mail stacked up on the Office desk, he was
rejoicing to think how the good in his
queer comrade was winning due recog-
milton at last. Hes rough diamond"
he said to himself. "but brave as lion
and true as STEEL"
And then MS he opened the first letter
from department headquarters, adj
dressed to Brevet Capt. j. P. Close,
First Lieutenant, tenth infantry,
Lambert's face paled and his eyes di-
lated. 1t was a brief, curt official note,
directing Capt. Close to turn over the
command of his company and post and
report in arrest to the colonel of his regi.
ment ut New Orleans, for trial. "Ac-
knowledge receipt by telegraph"
What a Christmas greeting!
I'M