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The herald., 1897-12-28
SALISBURY DECLINES
THE INVITATION TO PROHIBIT
pELAGIC SEALING
The Answer Emphasizes England's
Policy Of Non-Interference With
Canada's Foreign Relations

LONDON, Dec. 27.-Lord Salisbury,
the premier, has written to United
States ambassador Hay in response to
Americas latest proposal in the Berins
sea controversy, her request that Great
Britain would enter into an agreement
with the United States, Russia and ia
pan to stop sealing.
Great Britain declines to enter into
such an agreement.
Lord Salisbury says, In substance
that he has communicated with the Ca
madam government. which has the fore.
most interest in the sealing question.
and that Canada is unwilling to become
Z party to such an arrangement as is
proposed by the United States. There
fore England, continued Lord Salisbury,
whose interest is but slight. would not
be justified In acceding to the proposals.
Lord Salisbury's answer emphasizes
the policy Of England not to interfere
In Canada's foreign relations.
The herald., 1897-12-28
OFFICERS CHOSEN
To Fill Minor Places in Greater New
York

York
NEW YORK, Dec. 27.-Mayor Van
Wyck has selected John w. Keller for
Commissioner Of the Department of
Charities. The place is worth $500 a
year. Mr.. Keller was the editor of Truth
at the time of the appearance of the
famous Morey letters in the Garfield
campaign. Later he became managing
editor of the Recorder. and when that
paper suspended he went on the staff of
the Journal and Advertiser.
Asa Bird Gardiner, district attorney
elect. has selected his assistants. They
are John F. Mcintyre, Col. Robert
Townsend, Henry w. Unger. ex-Con-
gresham James j. Walsh. Moses Her
mano, an ex-assemblyman, and James
Grady, brother of Senator Grady. The
Democratic members Of the board of
aldermen held caucus in the city coun-
Gil chambers today to select officers of
the board. What is known as the
Croker slate was adopted as follows:
Thomas F. Woods. president of the
board; William H. Gledhifl. vice-presi-
dent; Michael F. Blake, clerk. and Rob-
ert Muhl, chairman of the finance COM
mittee.
Mr.. Woods is a horseshoer and has
not held Office before.
The herald., 1897-12-28
CAN'T CONVICT
The Bogus Butter Suit to Be Settled
Out Of Court

Out Of Court
ALBANY, N. Y, Dec. 27.-The State
Department of Agriculture, the Attor-
ney's Office and the special counsel en-
gagged in the prosecution of Armour &
Co., of Chicago, for damages amounting
to 81, zoe, 900, in the distribution of oleo-
margarine throughout the State. find
themselves in a predicament that seems
to foreshadow failure to convict. When
q recent court order was promulgated,
giving the State counsel the right to ex-
anime the books of the various compa-
MES for evidence as to shipment 1t was
believed that the conviction of the Ar
Snours would be easily accomplished.
It was found. however. that the same
court order refuses the State change
OF venue and compels the Commissioners
of Agriculture and the State counsel to
prosecute the suits, Of which there are
Q score. in the counties In which the vio-
latiopt are said to have occurred. This
would mean endless litigation without
= prospect ofany result. Some time ago
the Armour people sought to make an
agreement with the State authorities
whereby. II the suits were dropped; they
would agree to pay q certain amount and
promise not to deliver any more un-
marked oleomargarine In the state Ths
oroposition has been submitted to the.
The herald., 1897-12-28
Was Fined Too Much

SACRAMENTO, Dec. 27.-Gov. Budd
pardoned Charles H. Barker who had
been sentenced to serve six months Inn
prisonment in the county Jail at Auburn
and to pay fine Of $1,000. The fine was
reduced by the governor and Barker
will be liberated upon paying $50. Bar
ker is a hotel keeper at Roseville. He
thrashed a rival hotel keeper and was
fined by the local justice of the peace.
After court adjourned he whipped the
justice. He was arrested and taken to
Rocklin for trial. where he was fined
and sentenced. He has been in jails9A
month or more.
The herald., 1897-12-28

been accepted by Governor General
Blanco as members of the first colonial
cabinet under the regime Of autonomy:
President Of the cabinet-Jose Maria
Galvez.
Minister of finance-Senor Rafael
Montoro, Marquis of Montoro.
Minister of the interior-Senor An
tonic Gown.
Minister of education-Senor Fran
cisco Zayas.
Amblard.
Minister of posts and telegraphs-
Senior Rafael Fernandez Castro.
1t is understood that they will take
the oath at the palace on Saturday next,
after attending the celebration of mass.
The under secretaries will then be
nominated together with the chief SUBJ
ordinhtes of the permanent staff
The insurgents have dynamited the
culvert at the Minas railway station near
this city.
AN INSURGENT DEFEAT
HAVANA, Dec. 24.-Three columns OF
Spanish troops, under Generals Linares
and Del Rey and Lieutenant-Colon
Chassel, it was officially announced to-
day, have dislodged the insurgents in
the Province of Santiago de Cuba from
strong positions and have destroyed their
camp, two hundred huts, at Juan Varona.
The troops, the official report continues,
have reconnoitered the entire district
around Aguacale, Aroryo Blanco, Bairia
and Marbio. the insurgents being COM
PEELED to retire with numerous casualties
and the loss Of many Of their effects. In
these operations the troops are an
nounced to have lost one officer and
eighteen soldiers killed and fifty-three
men wounded.
RIVERA AT CADIZ
MADRID, Dec. 27.-The insurgent chief
Rivera has reached Cadiz and will ar
rive in Madrid in few days.
IN THE PHILIPPINES
MANILA, Philippine Islands, Dec.
27.-The insurgent chief Aguinaldo with
SO other insurgent leaders, embarked to-
day at Social for Hong Konk. They are
accompanied by Lieut.. Col. Primero
Rivera.
Aguinaldo and the insurgent chiefs
are emigrating to China under an ar
rangement agreed to by Marshal Prim-
ero Rivera. governor general of the Phil
ippines, when conditions were signed
on Dec 49,
The herald., 1897-12-28
A Long Voyage

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 27.-The Brit
ish bark Natuna, 225 days from London
and long ago given up by owners and in
surance people, sailed into port today.
She had made four attempts to round
the Horn, and when that proved an i'm
possible undertaking changed her course
and made San Francisco by way of the
Cape of Good Hope. The mate and one
of the sailors bear the marks of the ter
rible battle with the elements.
The herald., 1897-12-28
Crazed With Drink

LEADvILLE, Col, Dec. 27.-John
Sullivan, an employe of the Arkansas
Valley smelter, was arrested tonight
after a severe struggle. While crazed
with drink he climbed on to a switch
engine belonging to the company, threw
the engineer in the ditch and turned the
throttle loose. The engine sped over a
quarter Of mile of track with the veloc-
ity Of an express and crashed into the
1t was supposed that Sulli-
van had been killed, but it was later dis
covered that he had jumped off shortly
after he had opened the throttle. The
roundhouse was badly damaged and the
engine Is a complete wreck.
The herald., 1897-12-28
Strikers Defeated

NEW YORK, Dec. 27.-The Ironwork.
ers and Bridgemens Union made COM
plete surrender to the firm of J. B. q in.
Cornell today. This is their third defeSt
at the hands Of the Cornells. because q
the alleged employment OF non-unio6
iron workers on the syndicate buil0inR
being erected at Park row and Ann
street. The strike wa. ordered ten dayD
ago. There were $50 men out. VI.
The herald., 1897-12-28
Charged with Murder

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Dec. 27.-Charles
Wilson has been arrested for the murder
of Samuel Thurston, who was found
dead in Wilson's cottage at Miles sta
tlon with three wounds about the head.
Wilson's shotgun was found with blood
stains on the stock. The men had trouble
over q cabin on government land.
The herald., 1897-12-28
INDEX
TO THE TELEGRAPH NEWS

A victim Of apoplexy at New York
relieved by trephining.
A prisoner convicted of burglary at
Quincy, CAL, disembowels himself
with a razor.
The Walcott-Tracy prizefight at
Chicago ends in a draw; other bouts;
Mccoy challenges Fitzsimmons; Cor
belts old trainer dead.
Profound distress prevails in Cuba
the state department urges American
citizens to come to the rescue with
money, clothing and food supplies.
Horace F. Burt of the Chicago and
Northwestern appointed president of
the Union Pacific railroad, and the
selection is received with satisfaction.
Kin chau, an important walled city
of China, seized by Russia; Senator
Morgan considers American interests
endangered by the dismemberment of
China
A plan formed by which Singerly's
creditors will get their money; two
million dollar loan secured by Record
Publishing company stock is to be
issued.
The overman company makes an
assignment and the Victor bicycle
shops are closed. English champion
Chase wants another race with Jimmy
Michael.
Alger is making haste rather slowly
to get food to the starving miners.
Captain Brainard wants pork and rice
in preference to the new-fangled con-
densed food.
The English premier declines the
invitation Of the United States to pro-
hibit pelagic sealing, emphasizing the
English policy of non-interference
with Canada's foreign relations.
The herald., 1897-12-28
Not a Candidate

PEORIA, ILL.,, Dec. 27.-Grand Master
Sargent Of the Firemen's Brotherhood,
who has just returned from Washington,
denies that he Is a candidate for inter-
state commerce commissioner, and fears
that such report may cast reflection
on his motives In opposing Judge Pax
son. He says the brotherhood is push
Ing no candidate but is strongly against
Paxson.
The herald., 1897-12-28
Rape Cases Dismissed

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Dec. 27.-In
Judge Hart's court this afternoon the
informations for rape against Nick Clip
pa, Ed Steadman and Fred Stephens
were dismissed on motion of District At
torney Ryan and the prisoners were dis
charged. Cippa was twice tried for the
offense with which he was charged but
the jury in both cases disagreed. AS the
evidence in the cases against Steadman
and Stephens was the same as in the
case of Cippa 1t was thought unneces-
sary to hold them for trial.
The herald., 1897-12-28
Undelivered kilograms

There are undelivered kilograms at
the Western Union Telegraph Office for:
Clay N. Greene, H. Walker, Gross,
Blackwell & Co., F. H. Hinde, Miss F.
Chase. F. Ellis, Sra. Eloisa NJ de Marcer,
Mrs. j. D. Jack.
The herald., 1897-12-28
Company Consolidation

ST. LOUIS. Dec. 27. The Missouri
Electric Light and Power Company and
the Edison Electrical Company, two OF
the largest concerns of the kind in the
city, were consolidated today. The new
concern will. 1t Is stated, issue $4,000, 900
OF gold bearing bonds.
The herald., 1897-12-28

Governor, and while he believes that
the prosecution should go on II there
is any chance to convict, as q lawyer he
is inclined to the idea that the settlement
would be more advantageous to the
State.
The herald., 1897-12-28
A Mine Shut Down

NEGAUNEE, Mich. Dec. 27.-The
Queen mine closed down today indefi-
nitely. throwing $50 men out Of employ
ment. In case the company can induce
the owners to reduce the royalties opera
tions will probably be resumed. The
royalty at present Is Is cents per ton.
The herald., 1897-12-28
schoedde's Sentence

SANTA CRUZ, CAL, Dec. 27.-The SEN
tence of M. schoedde. convicted Of may
hem. was this morning postponed for a
week. owing to the absence Of his attor-
neys.
The herald., 1897-12-28
A Grocery Failure

INDIANAPOLIS Dec. 27.-Krag, Rey-
nolds & Co., wholesale grocers. filed
mortgages for $225. 900 to secure notes.
They assigned to E. L. Mckee. Liablli-
ties. $S0o,000; assets. 100000.
The herald., 1897-12-28
A FALSE REPORT

SEATTLE. WASH, Dec. 27.-Accord-
ing to newspapers received from Juneau,
Alaska, 1t seems that an error has been
made in reporting that the NOVEL; Min
Ing company has been placed in the
hands of a receiver. A receiver has
been appointed for the Berners Bay Min
ing and Milling company, the Northern
Belle Gold Mining company. the Seward
Gold Mining company, and tn. Ophir
Gold Mining company, which are prac-
tically owned by Thomas NOVEL; and as
sociates. No receiver was appointed
for the NOVEL; Mining company.
The herald., 1897-12-28

Press Special Wire ~"
T.PETERSBURG Dec. 27.-The Rus.
SLAMS have occupied Kin Chau, north Of
Port Arthur.
The herald., 1897-12-28
A MINERS DEATH

WINNIPEG, Man., Dec. PA dis
patch from Edmonton. N. w. T., tonight
records the death of Capt. Alleyne. lead
er of an English party bound for the
Klondike. Alleyne succumbed to pneu-
mOnia.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-09-15
A MARVELLOUS DISCOVERY
INVISIBLE PAINT To BE APPLIED
TO FRENCH wARshIPs.
viii Multiply n Hundred Fold the
Power OF Naval squadron-Ves.
ssIs lmvisible at Night.

France, it is admitted by naval
authorities of other nations, is in
possession now of the most mys-
terious but most potent agent yet
devised by science for making
terrible the naval warfare of the
future. The new invention will,
it is claimed, multiply hundred
fold tue power of a naval squad
ron and render useless the arma-
ments OF opposing fleets, no mat
ter what their numbers or their
strength, says the New York
journal. a Paris inventor has
devised chemical com position
which, Applied to any solid ouo.
stance, viii make II invisible at
night, even under the glare OF the
most powerful electric sear>h-
light.
Naval circles in Europe are
greatly agitated over the reports
which, in spi;e OF the efforts OF the
French war authorities to keep
the matter secret, have been pub
lished concerning the results of
experiments with this marvellous
discovery made few days ago
near Brest. Repeated trials were
had during the protracted naval
maneuvers off that port of the
working Of the invisible paint"
Torpedo-boat No. Gl, one OF the
most formidable in the French
torpedo feet, was assigned to as
sumo the role of a hostile craft
endeavoring to make it's way into
the harbor past the vessels OF the
defending squadron, which in
cluded the most powerful men-of.
war in the French service, nearly
all of them equipped with tremen-
dous searchlights. The fact that
the new paint was to be employed
or, in truth, that such thing
was In eXistonce-was not made
known to any save the command
ers. 1t was tried, however, with
q success which, even in these
wonder working days, is startling.
The torpedo-boat succeeded in
traversing the entire reach of
water patrolled by the guarding
warships, and, though covered
again and again by the glaring
lights of vessel after vessel, made
it's way into port, and three hours
after the beginning of the man
euver was safely at anchor off the
town.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-09-15

Join our Suit Club at once.
Medeiros & Decker. 81 per
week.
Nicely furnished rooms at the
Popular House, l54 Fort street,
from $l.00 per week up. =
Bicycle lamps, bells, saddles,
spring seat posts, repair kits, etc,
at the Pacific Cycle & Manufac
turing Co., Ehlers' Building, Fort
street.
If you are interested in the sub,
ject Of enlarged portraits, it would
be worth your while to see the
samples at King Bros. at prices
ranging from $500 to $1,000
frames and all. They can't be beats
Don't be persuaded to accept
what is not really good in en-
larged portraits, just because you
have given an order for one.
King Bros. will give you some
thing infinitely better and cheap
er than you can get anywhere else
in town.
The Oliver Typewriter IS pro-
nounced by experts, the best ma
chine in the world. 1t has many
valuable features, which have to
be seen in order to be appreciated.
The Oliver can be seen at the
Office of A. V. Gear, No. 2lO
King street. "
Our work is better and our
prices are lower for enlarged
portrait work than anyone else's.
We are not making much at it,
but don't let that worry you. If
you have anything in this line to
be done see our samples first,
and you won't regret it. King
Bros, ITO Hotel street.
We don't expect you to give us
the preference If what we have to
sell is inferior or our prices high
er than our rivals, but when we
offer superior article for less
money, you do yourself wrong
by not looking into the matter.
Call and see our samples of
portrait work. King Bros, llO
| Hotel street.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-09-15
Pure Milk shakes.

The frequent call for cool drink
at the Palama Grocery has induced
us to set apart a window for the
sale of cold drinks. Our milk
shakes are delicious, nothing but
pure fresh milk, shaved ice and
the purest of favoring syrup be-
ing used, which we sell at Celes.
tial price, DC. per glass. II.
CANNON, PALAMA GROCERY, oppo-
site Railway Depot, King
street.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-09-15
J. T. WATERHOUSE
Queen Street.
Remnants
Galore.

No scarcity of material, no.
thing lacking in colors and de-
signs complete. The opportu-
nifty for bargains is here.
We have q new line of
,Honeycomb and Toilet
Quilts, o little better than the
ordinary and at.less cost.
Linen, Turkish, Cotton
Towels at way down prices.
Our Silk counters are re-
plete with the finest grades Of
silk ever shown in Honolulu.
These include light or heavy
weights and in. all colors, the
combination of which would
rival a rainbow In beauty.
Black and Figured Silks.
1t is possible to have shirts
made to order in Honolulu for
less than ready-to.wear prices
and you can have a choice Of
designs. We sell
Ceylon Shirting Flannels
in a hundred different designs.
Native-made Hats various
shapes.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-09-15
Special Summer
Notes for Our
Out-0f-t0Wn
.lu.,..-..--Patr0ns.
COUNTRY ORDERS.

These receive our most care
full attention at all times, but
now the warm weather is up
on us, our facilities for the
prompt shipment of fresh gro
ceries-our careful packing
will explain why we increase
year by year this class of
trade. Please note (by a COM
parison of quality with any
price list in your vicinity our
extremely moderate prices. We
maintain uniform high-grade
goods.
CAMPING ESTIMATES.
We shall be pleased to make
up estimates for any number
of our patrons who may pur-
pose taking a cottage by the
sea, or camping. If you will
state how many in the party
and number of days or weeks
for your outing, we will quote
on anything-from the bath
soap in the morning to the
after dinner cigar. Wherever
you may be rusticating we
can serve you with the same
attention as if you were at
home in the city. We serve
you the year round-it's our
business.
Lewis & Co.,
Ill FORT STREET.
v TELEPHONE 240.
The age-herald., 1897-12-16
ON THE TURF.
New Orleans Results

New Orleans, Dec. 15.-The preliminary derby, a stake event of the value of $3,0OO, was the feature of today's card, and John w Schorer & Sons good colt Presbyterian, by Preston Pans-Dareka, ran game race and despite interference early in the race, won easily. Tommy Burns carried off the riding honors, landing the first three win ners. The attendance was good and the weather fine, but the track was slow. Eight books drew in, but as three strong favorites scored, their business was scarce ly profitable
 First race, six furlongs-St. Roque, even, won; Dave S., 3 to 1, second Brown Berry, 60 to 1, third. Time 1:2R.
 Second race, selling, five furlongs-Ben Frost, 6 to 5, won; Tole Simmons, 12 to 1, second; Lady Irene, to 10 third. Time, 107
 Third race, the Preliminary Derby, $3,- 900, six furlongs-Presby terian, to 2, won; Surmount, to l, second; Saratoga, 20 to l, third. Time, 1:201A.
 Fourth race, selling, one mile--Ben Wad- dell,' to l, won; Lexington Pirate, even, second; Glenmoyne, to l. third. Time, 151h.
 Fifth race, selling, one mile-Serf, to 1, won; Gaston, to l, second; Floridas, 2 to l, third Time, 152.
The age-herald., 1897-12-16
OWES LARGE SUM.
American Pig Iron Storage Company Due City
 of Bessemer S10,0O0.
Special to The Age-HeraId.

Special to The Age-Heraid
 Bessemer, Dec. 15.-City Tax Collector Hney said today that at a six dollar ton valuation the American Pig Iron Storage and Warrant company owed the city some thing over $10.00O. He anticipated, how ever, that the valuation will not be placed that high and the city will very likely have to be satisfied with half that amount
 Among the Howard-Harrison Iron com pany employees and the Woodward ore mine workers there was great excitement today. Over four hundred garnishments for poll tax were served by the county, and it is said at least one-fourth gar nisheed are not subject to county tax, be- ing residents of the city of Bessemer, and therefore subject to city poll tax. County Tax Collector Francis and City Tax Col lector Hney have been busy all day try ing to straighten out matters.
 The regular monthly prize drill and ball of the Bessemer Rifles will take place next Friday night.
 The Howard-Harrison Iron company is now so pushed with orders that 1t is thought the customary ten days shut down during the holidays will be an inn possibility this year.
 The "Martians'' will give their initial ball on Wednesday night, Dec. 29, at the Grand hotel.
The age-herald., 1897-12-16

committee will also recommend the several offices that are necessary for the ensu- ing year, and the salaries that are to be paid under the new administration. It is probable that they will recommend that the office of city assessor be abolished and united with the office of city clerk at one salary.
 Rev. W. T. Andrews of Decatur who was recently appointed to the pastorate of the First Methodist church, in this city, will move to Florence the latter part of the week, and will preach his first sermon to his new congregation on Sunday next. Rev MT. Andrews was located at Florence sev- eral years ago. and his friends welcome him again to the charge, Presiding Elder How ard, who succeeds Dr. J. w. Shoemaker, as presiding elder of the Florence district, will also arrive the latter part of the week, and will enter upon his duties the first of the new year. D
The age-herald., 1897-12-16
BUSINESS SESSION.
New Decatur Commercial Club Discussed
 Schemes For the City's Development.
Special to The Age-Herald.

 New Decatur, Dec. 15.-By far the most | satisfactory and business-like meeting of | the New Decatur Commercial club that has been held this year was that last night. The entire club was present and number | of strangers, who are visiting in the city. Messrs. Burch and Harris, the steamboat l committee, reported satisfactory progress on the subsidy fund question: They said | 1t was not possible to get the city council 1 to do anything. as the body had no author | ity to appropriate money for such a pur- | pose, but that the merchants and business men were responding literally, and they | had promises of more than enough to make 1 up the Decaturs' portion of the subsidy | fund.
 petition was read from the Phladel- | phia Maritime Exchange urging upon con- gress the establishment of national quar- antine. President Scott said this was one l of the most important matters before the country resolution was adopted in dorsng the petition and a committee ap- pointed to draw up a suitable memorial. The question of building a cotton fac tory in New Decatur was brought up and discussed at great length. The reduction of wages in the mills of New England
  sion.
 By resolution, Col w. R. Morrison was indorsed for the interstate commerce com mission, and the president and secretary instructed to write and sign letter to President Mckinley requesting Col. Morri sons appointment.
 A letter was read from the Manufac- turers' Record offering it's columns to the promotion of the bridge and railroad schemes and anything else of interest in the way of industrial development A com mittee, consisting of J. B. Scott, R. H. Adams and c. J. Hildreth was appointed to correspond with that and other trade journals and keep them informed on all industrial matters.
 number of strangers, homeseekers from the north and west, were then intro- duced, and made speeches very compli- mentary to this section of the south, and stated that thousands of western farmers had their eyes on the south, and the De- caturs was one of the points of interest