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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-01-30
A Dear Old Coat.

A Dear Old Coat.
love this long tailed coat, although its style is
old
And hints of ancient fashion Turk within each
crease and fold.
And though the carping critic might comment
upon its fit
The heart beneath its worsted front beats true
beats true-to it.
l love this long tailed coat OF mine that hints
of distant Junes
And walks beneath the arching trees and un-
der silver moons,
With her soft hand upon the sleeve-or when
we stopped to rest
Her little dropping, golden head reclining on
its breast.
! love this long tailed coat of mine, this friend
forever true,
Associate of joy-of grief-when it was bright
and new.
/ wore it when she promised we should wed,
like birds, in spring.
/ wore it when she gave me back the letters
and the ring.
love this long tailed coat of mine. hold it
more than dear,
For it is stanch in poverty as it was true in
cheer.
1t guards me now when fortune has most bit
terly assailed
And hides the patch which would obtrude II II
were shorter tailed.
Chicago Record.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-01-30
The Old Sort.

Ethel-How did Blanche manage to
get husband?
Maud-She utilizeS matrimonial
agency.
Ethel-You don't say so. Which
agency?
Maud-A hammock. Pick Me Up.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-01-30
ELECTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that at the
Annual Meeting of the Shareholders
of the HAWAIIAN AGRICULTURAL
CO., held this day, the following
named persons were elected to, serve as
officers of the Company for the ensu-
ing year, viz:
Chas. NJ. Cooke, Esq, President.
S. C. Allen, Esq, Vice President.
G. II. Robertson, Esq, Treasurer.
7. May, Esq, Auditor.
e. F. Bishop, Secretary.
p. C. Jones, Esq, T. May, Esq, II.
Warehouse, Esq, Directors.
E. +. BISHOP,
Secretary.
Dated, Honolulu, Jan. 2Sth, 1897.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-01-30
A TROOPERS STORY
THE UNPLEASANT EXPERIENCE
OF A BISLEY MAN.
Awoke One Night to Find Himself
Speechess. and His Body Partially
Paralyzed-Could Touch Red Hot
Stove Without any Sensation of Pain
From the Huntingdon, Que, News.

From the Huntingdon, Que, News.
MIR. Donald McNaughton, of Hem
ingford, Que. is not only known to all
the residents of that town, but also
has a reputation throughout the coun-
try as an expert marksman, having on
one occasion been member of the
Canadian rifle team at Bisley, Eng
land. Mr.. McNaughton is member
all the leading shooting matches in
Canada, having this year stood third
in the grand aggregate at the Quebec
provincial matches. Mr.. McNaughton
has passed through very trying eX
perience, the particulars of which he
recently related to "A correspondent of
the Huntingdon news. He said:
About the end of December, 1893,
awoke one night having completely
lost the power of speech, with a ring
ing sensation in my head and a feel
ing of extreme cold in every part of
my body except in the immediate
vicinity of my head. A physician was
at once called in, but despite all he
could do the power of speech did not
return for two days, and my body re-
manned partially paralyzed. In this
condition / continued under the doc
tors care until about the last week in
March, 1894, sometimes having two
doctors in attendance. During that
time my appetite was very capriciouS,
sometimes very good and at others
loathing the sight of food. What food
took did not digest, causing me much
discomfort. When resting on my RICH:
side the blood in my body all appealc ]
to circulate in my left side, causing
great pain in my lungs, and when
lying on my left side | appeared to
have no blood in circulation on that
sensation, and l have actually burned
my hands on red hot stove withcu:
feeling any sensation of pain. AS
was not getting better under the
treatment l was undergoing l got low
spirited and respondent, and saw
nothing before but a miserable life
and perhaps early death. About the
last week in March, 1894, my brother
brought me box of Pink Pills given
him by Mr.. McPhee, postmaster, and
urged me to give them a trial | be-
] +,ly Of, nj fnl1 n
the directions, and before | had fin
ished the box | felt they were helping
me. l continued taking the pills, and
continued to gain in health and
strength, my weight increasing some
nineteen pounds. Complete vigor and
sensation returned to my body, my
stomach ceased to trouble me, and
felt better than at many previous per-
iod in my life. | have not had the
slightest recurrence of my trouble
and | feel that | owe my present
health and strength to DR.. Williams
Pink Pills, and with feelings of graft
tude recommend them as a medicine
worthy of all confidence"
This great remedy enriches and pur
ifies the blood, strengthens the nerves
and in this way goes to the root OF
disease, driving it from the system
and curing when other remedies fail
Sold by all dealers in medicine and by
the HOLSTER Drug Co. and Hobror
Drug Co., wholesale agents for Hawaii
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-01-30

Yes.
"And that a search of his personal
effects brought to light the sum of GO
cents in cash and enough grub to last
for two days"
81 have it down"
'And that when he was told he must
die he exhibited great stoicism and did
not utter single complaint"
eyes Anything more?"
add to that something to the effect
that he had been tramp for 20 years
and that he died as he had lived-with-
out bringing disgrace TO the cloth.
Hitch Oh trailer by saying that he has
gone to his reward You needn't make
any guess as to where he has gone to or
what the reward is, but leave it an open
question. | want to make Sam feel as
bad as / kin. "
'"Then he injured your" queried the
doctor.
"He did, and l never kin forgive
him. After tramping with me fur ten
years he left me to open grocery and
became an alderman and gin other
tramps the cold boot and disgraced the
purfesh. Durn his hide, doctor, but put
it strong to him, and finish up by saying
that the most superficial observer could
see that l was gentleman, and that
my gain is the loss of the fraternity. If
you have room, you kin say that
that
THAT he passed quietly away, and
the railroad company buried him at its
own expense, finished the doctor as he
turned away from the dead.
NJ OuAD
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-01-30
Brought Down the House.

briggs is an eloquent fellow.
heard him bring down the house last
evening""
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-01-30

''He succeeded in pcrsuading his
landlord to reduce the rent ''-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-01-30

with him reached back fer the beck
and chuckled:
"Told him he'd leave it behind and
I'd take it home"
But the book wasn't there. The WON.
an beside him had already gobbled it.,
and as it rested on her lap she stared
straight out of the opposite window and
never moved II muscle when he growle6
out:
"That's - of q game"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-01-30
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

At the annual meeting of the Mutual
Telephone Company, Ltd, held this
day, the following officers were duly
elected:
VIM. G. Irwin, President.
Cecil Brown, Vice President.
Godfrey Brown, Treasurer.
Ii. Lose, Secretary.
j. NJ. Dowsett, Auditor.
Who also constitute the Board of
Directors. II. LOSE,
Secretary.
Honolulu, January 27, 1897.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-01-30
DENY IT WHO WILL!

1t is an absolute fact that buyers Mt
Kerr's save from 25 to so per cent on
every dollar spent. Kerr's has become
a household word, which goes to prove
that the ladies are well pleased with
their bargains, and TALK about
them.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-01-30
SEYnOR'S CUTLERY CO.,
HEINISCH'S SONS CO.,
SWISS SHEAR co.,

and any one buying one of
these makes gets an article
that is guaranteed. Money
back if any defects are found.
We have plenty Of cheaper
Shears and Scissors for those
who wish to pay less for them,
so can satisfy you on both
quality and price.
Hair Clippers. Brown &
Sharp & Swiss are the best to
be had. We have cheaper,
but the best are the cheapest
on this article.
Horse Clippers. Buy the
best Of these, also-Brown &
Sharps, or Clarks.
The cheaper ones we have
may suit you, but we'd rather
sell you the best as we know
they Will pay for themselves I'D
wearing qualities.
We have just added greatly
to our stock Of Cutlery and
can show you Carvers in
many styles and prices. Also
table and Pocket Cutlery in
great variety as to style, ma
terial and price.
DO you use the "NO Germ
Filter?" If not, you ought
to. 1t is very simple.
All you have to do is to screw it on
to your kitchen faucet and every drop
of water you use from that faucet will
have to pass through block of Tri-
poll stone, just as it has to in the reg
ular jar filters, except that it goes
through quickly on account of the
water pressure. Call and see the best
faucet filter on earth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-07
Think This Over

Before deciding upon which school
to attend next winter. II you at
tend Augustana Business college you
are entitled to any study in the COL
lege, preparatory or normal depart
ments without extra charge. Sup
pose you wish to study German, his
tory. natural science, mathematics or
drawing; it won't cost you anything
extra. II you attend Augustana Bus
mess college you are in fact attend
ing college. You have free access to
any of the societies, to the library, to
the r,useum, and to the gymnasium.
You come in contact with upward Of
500 students from all over the United
States. When you graduate you
become o member of-the Alumni as
sociation Of large and powerful in
stitution. Compared with any in
stitution west of Chicago, of equal
standing. you will find the terms of
the college among the most reason.
able. Circulars free. Address DR..
o. OLSON. Augustana college, Rock
Island, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-07
NOTABLE DECREASE IN FAILURES.
Last July Shows Less Than Any July Sin
lS03-Business Outlook.

Last July Shows Less Than Any July Sinee
lS93-Business Outlook.
New York, Aug. 7.-R. G. Dun & Co.'S
weekly review Of trade says: Four
years ago, Aug. 5. 1sS3,. the 6rst num-
ber Of Dun's review was issued, with
failures in that month amounting to
over $50, 600, ,o00 while in the month just
closed failures have been only $7,1i7,.
727, the smallest in any month since
1892. The statement of failures by
classes of business for July and for
forty-six months shows that in manu-
featuring failures have been smaller
than in any other month Of the entire
period, in trading smaller than in any
other month except one, and in MANY
branches of each department smaller
than in most months of which recor.l
exist.
Last month was the first for four
years of which the volume of business
reported by clearing houses was larger
than in the same month Of 1892. The
telegraphic dispatches from all parts OF
the country given this week show a
gratifying improvement. This is partly
due to a large yield of wheat and good
prices, though the crop is probably. no,
as large nor are prices thus far as high
as in 1892: but Of cotton the price Is
higher and the yield probably largo,
than in that year. Other farm products
are realizing good prices, and the pos
sible decrease in yield of corn may
help to market the enormous surplus
brought over from last year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-07
Mississippi Valley Amateurs.

Ottawa Beach, Mich, Aug. 7.-Junior
day at the twentieth anual regatta Of
the Mississippi Valley Amateur Rowing
association proved continuous triumph
for st. Louis. The Western Rowing
club, of that city, carried off every event
in which it was entered. They out
classed their competitors in the pairs
and doubles, and also won the four-oared
race. In the latter their most promising
rivals. the Ontarios, of Detroit, met with
interference from a pleasure steamer
and were forced to quit the race, leav-
ing something of doubt as to what the
outcome might otherwise have been.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-07
Do,nks of the Presidents Party.

Plattsburg, N. Y, Aug. 7.-President
Mckinley and party left Bluff Point
yesterday to attend the mid summer
meeting of the Vermont Fish and CAM
League at Isle Lamotte, ten miles north
Of here. The president was accompanied
by Secretary Of War Alger, Secretary
Porter, Senator Proctor and Governc-
Grout of Vermont. There were nc
women in the party. The steamer Ne
guam was specially chartered for the
trip. The president returned to Hote
Champlain about z p. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-07
The BIKE RAr0a.

Philadelphia. Aug. This fore
noon Willow Park was devoted to
trial heats. Many thousand spects-
tors were present to witness the
races. The sun was very hot, the
weather clear. The first event was
the half-mile championship, profess
sional; the next the mile handicap,
amateur; then the mile handicap.
professional; the two mile amateur
championship was followed by the
five mile professional championship.
The finals will be run this afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-07
VALUE OF OUR DADDY DOLLAR,
It Was A3.6 Cents Yesterday, Accordins
the Director Of the Mint.


ths Director Of the Mint.
Washington, Aug. 1.-THE bullion
value Of the American silver dollars. ac-
cording to Thursdays market price Of
silver is just 1876 cents" said Pres
ton. the director of the mint, yesterday.
This makes the commercial ratio be-
tween silver and gold 36.6 to l, instead
Of 16 to 1. In order te make our silver
dollar equal to a gold dollar at this rate
1t would have to contain $50 fine grains
Of silver II the alloy were added the
total would be 953 grains"
"How do account for the recent decline
in silver?" Preston was asked.
Simply the lack of demand for It.
see no future for silver whatever. Yes
terday's market quotations made 1t
56 cents an ounce. 1t is my honest opin-
ion that within six months silver will
fall to 40 cents an ounce. There is no de-
mand for it anywhere. China is not buy
ing any. Japan is out Of business, and
there seems to be no demand for it in
any country to any extent, even for use
as subsidiary coinage. 1t is true that in
the bazaars Of India it fs traded in as
merchandise, but the famine and hard
times in that country have reduced the
demand to minimum.
THE output of gold Is steadily increas-
| ing. I think that the worlds product
| for this year will be about $240. .000, 900.
| The United States win contribute about
$50, ooO, 900 to the supply. base my pre-
dictions Of an increased worlds output
upon the fact that the supply has no,
fallen of in any country. Here comes
the Klondyke now with still further
additions to tEe gold supply Of the world
The extent Of the Klondyke's output is
problematical, depending largely upor
| climate conditions"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-07
Deeperste battle with Ysnatios.

DOUUOtoSO Doss10 WIN Booossoos
Rio Jsneiro. Brazil, Aug. THE
government has just received details
Of q great battle fought July 80 near
Csnudos. between the government
troops, under Gen. Savsgi. and the
fanactis under Conselhiro. The
fanactics, posted on precipiteus
rocks on either side of . defile.
poured withering fire on the gov.
ernment troops. After several hours
lighting they were dislodged by q
bayonet charge. With . fierce rush
the federal troops occupied the pass
and captured all the rebel positions.
This was not accomplished. however,
without enormous losses, the fed
erals losing Is officers and more
than 500 soldiers killed and more
wounded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-07
Liquor Drought in Dauvi,le Broken.

Danville. Ills, Aug. THE drought
in Danville has been broken. Yesterday
afternoon four liquor dealers applied for
and received licenses. There was then
a scramble for the city clerks desk and
by this morning over forty saloons were
opened and the strike was over. Thurs
day night the council again refused to
lower the license and the association i'm
mediately began TO weaken
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-07

Springfield. ILL.,. Aug. THE
state miners convention adjourned
this morning afser passing resolu-
tions condemning the truck stores,
thanking the labor unions for SYM
pethy snd boycotting all non-union
cigars.
Pittsburg. Aug. Tt 10 expected
the expectation Of negroes from Vir-
Qinia for Oak Hill has not taken
place yet. The effort to cause the
coal miners in the coke region to
strike has failed.
Painesville. Ohio. Aug. Com
pany N, Fifth o. N. G., left at noon
for Fairport, seven miles north, at
the request OF the mayor, who re.
ports riotipg on Ore docks there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-07
Georeia's Negro Collector.

Atlanta, Ga, Aug. 7.-Georgia's coll
ored revenue collector. H. A. Rucker.
made his first appointments yesterday
five deputy collectors. one of whom is
negro, and a messenger. All these places
come under civil service regulations. and
with the exception Of one deputy. whose
name was taken from the eligible list.
the appointments made are temporary,
awaiting the receipt Of new eligible
list from Washington
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-07

Ottumwa. Ia, Aug. 7.-Dr. Sawyer.
Of Centerville, son-in-law and physi-
clan Of Governor Drake, telegrapfls that
there is no truth in the report sent
out that Drake was dying. He says
that Drake has never been in q critical
condition. and that he is improving rap
idly and expects to go back to his
duties at the capital soon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-07
Col. Distin, of Quincy. Goes
to Alaska.
SOME P0sTMAsrERs NAMED.
Muscatine is on the List of
Appointments.
Chicago's Vehicle Tax is
Void.

Warrington, Aug. THE presi-
dent has made the following sP-
pointmeuts: William L. Distin,
Quincy. ILL.,. to be surveyor general
Of Alaska, vice Gilbert B. Pray, de-
clinsd.
Postmasters, for Illinois: Martin
A. ellison, Harvey; Earnest g.
Howell, Geneva; David r. Fish.
Lawrenceville. Iowa. William Leroy
Roach, Muscatine; John w. Palm,
Mount Pleasant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-07

tne greatest producers IN the country,
has been in active operation for twenty
years. and has paid about thirteen and
a half million dollars fn dividends. 1t
Il claimed that these mines cannot be
worked with profit at the present pric.
Of silver.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-07
MoKinlsy's Preacher.

Chicago. Aug. IF. M. Bristol.
ID. d., pastor Of the First M. E.
church. Evasion, has accepted call
from President McKinley's church.
the Metropolitan NJ. f. at Washing
ton. He Is one Of the best known
ministers in the west. He will
probably mako the change early next
sumner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-07
Chiosgo Vehicle Tax Void.

Chicago. Aug. Judge Tuley
today decided the new city ordi-
nance establishing the vehicle tax to
be void. Tho ordinance permitted
tho city to collect q dollar year
license Of each bicycle owner. and
for other vehicles proportionately.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-07
To ConsuWptives.

As an honest remedy. Foley's
Honey and Tar does not hold out
false hopes in advanced stages, but
truthfully claims to give comfort and
relief in the very worst cases, and in
the early stages to effect q cure.
Sold BY M. r. Bahnsen and T. II.
Thomas. druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-07
Tim Hurst out ON Bail.

st. Louis, Aug. Tim Hurst. the
League umpire who was arrested Thurs
day for assaulting a Cincinnatian with
q beer glass. was released yesterday in
bonds Of $500. a writ OF habeas corpus,
being Issued by Judge Murphy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-07
About no. GOO. 600 of the bow

About 10, 900, 600 Of the bovine sp3-
cies are now to be found in the Argen-
tine Republic. They are all descendants
of eight cows and one bull which were
imported into Brazil in the middle Of
the sixteenth century.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-07
The Plungss PiunRes.

Baltimore, Aug. THE Plunger,
the submarine torpedo boat, de-
signed for the United States navy,
was launched at the yards of the
Columbia Iron works today with the
usual ceremonies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-07

Galesburg. ILL.,. Aug. Oscar F.
Price, general solicitor of the Illinois
lines Of the Burlington road. died
last night st Kenosha. Wis. He was
. man of wide influence in this part
Of the state. The body will be
brought here for burial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-07

We know tAs great cures by Hoods
Sarsapsrilla are genuine because the
people themselves write about them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-07

and 10 o'clock last night. It raised
the water in the creek, which runs
through the town, 10 to ~ feet.
Several small houses were carried
away. One life 10 reported lost.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-07
Many KILLED IN Explosioo.

Sofia. Bulgaria, Aug. by IN
explosion at the Cartridge Works Of
Rustich 46 were killed and very many
injured. The lives of 60 Of the lat
ter are dspaired Of.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-07

watssspout In South Dsksts.
Omaha, Aug. lit is reported
that 0 waterspout struck Hot
Springs, South Dakota, between
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-07
Everything We have the
THELONDON
Bic Store Blue Front
Is Your House Healthy?

Be careful that ysur house 10 In .
perfect sanitary condition. This 10
Q serious matter and one which
should b given serious attention In
the beginning. Every epidemic which
has ever swept through . city has
been traced to the carslessness Of the
people and unsanitary conditions. II
we put In your plumbing yesTl
never have any trouble with II. II
we repair ySsr pipes It win b prop.
erly done st reasonable price.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-08-07
Closes a Big Silver Mines,

Salt Lake City. Aug. IA special to
The Herald from Park City, Utah, says
Superintendent Chambers. Of the On
tarfo and Daily mines. yesterday re-
ceiyed telegram from New York to
close down both mines at once. owing
to the recent decline in silver. These
are two of the largest silver mines in
the state. and give employment oabout
700 men. The Ontario mine is one of