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The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1897-07-16
Mr. smiths statement.

MR.. EDITOR:-The interview with
me in regard to the controversy with
Japan, as reported in your issue OF
this morning, is in some respects, i'm
correct.
/ did not state that Minister Shima-
mura will not admit that the investi-
CATION held by Minister Cooper was at
all just"
My statement was that the japanese
claim was based on the ground that
our immigration laws and regulations
were in violation of treaty rights; that
they had not entered into the merits
of the Investigations.
In regard to Minister Irwin's inter
view with the Executive Council, l did
not state that he knew nothing of the
situation. nor that his presence in
Japan could not affect the matter in
the least, but said Mr.. Irwin did not
know what had passed between the
two Governments, so we had Informed
him of the correspondence.
The reporter then asked if the mat
ter would now be turned over to Mr..
Irwin. l replied: mo, the correspon-
dence would be carried on with Min>
lister Shimamura''
WILLIAM o. SMITH.
Honolulu, July Is, 1897.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1897-07-16

The recent retirement of hbrari-
an Spofford of the Congressional
library in Warrington was a unique
occurrence. One of the reasons
given by Mr.. Spofford for refusing
to be a candidate for denomination
was, that applicants for positions in
the new library have consumed so
much of his time during the past
few months, that he has been pre-
vented from giving the attention to
his duties which they required. 1t
seems that the persistent office
seeker is no respecter of persons.
Fortunately the great library will
not.lose the valuable services of Mr..
Spofford, as he has been appointed
chief assistant librarian. He will
devote himself chiefly to preparing
information for members of Con
gress and to selecting additions to
the library, each task which only
a man with his intimate knowledge
of the contents of the Congression-
al library, and his experience
among books could successfully
perform.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1897-07-16

The Legislature of the State of
New York, at its last session, pass
ed resolution directing the Com
missioner of Agriculture to make
experiments in beet cultivation,
of not less than half an acre
in every county of the State,
with the best seeds that can
be procured. The owners of
the farms where the experiments
are made, are to be paid $25 each
for services in connection with the
planting and care of the beets.
They are also required to make
weekly reports of the experiments.
And when the beets are ri pc, they
are to be tested at the State Agri-
cultural Station, in regard to their
value. This will be one
of the most thorough and satisfac-
tory experiments yet made in any
state, and will indicate what parts
are best adapted to beet culture and
sugar manufacture. The new
tariff is bound to give a great i'm
petus to the beet sugar industry,
and its growth during the next four
years will undoubtedly prove phe-
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1897-07-16
KAWAAPAE RESORT.
ON THE SLOPE OF HALE
AkALA, MAUI.

On and after the 1st July, this fam
Gus RESORT will be ready to receive
boarders. Take the Claudine on Tues
day and upon arrival at Kahului, tele-
phone No. 60 and carriage will await
your arrival at Paia station to drive
you to the Resort. The climate is
delightfully."- cool and invigorating.
Horses and guides furnished upon ap-
plication. Terms $3.50 per day or
$1,000 per week.
MRS. H. B. BAILEY, Proprietress.
Kawaapae Resort, 21st June, 1897.
4641-1m
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1897-07-16
TOPICS


JULY I3, 1897.
An old writer once remark
ed, 1--WE never miss the
swallows till they're gone.'
That's all right, the majority
of mankind would be pleased
to miss them altogether, for
as a rule, when they come
the fruit goes 1t seems a
great shame to permit such a
vast quantity of our native
fruits to rot upon the ground.
With his usual improvid.
ence, man surfeits himself
with it during the season
and longs for it when unat-
tainable.
All housewives know how
simple it is to preserve the
fruit = the only hindrance
heretofore has been the want
of suitable Preserving Jars.
This in now overcome.
| We have the very best glass
jars yet invented --hermeti-
cally sealed and guaranteed
to preserve any fruit for
years.
Their cost is rediciouSly
low and we are prepared to
stake our reputation on their
merits.
Another thing we want to
mention here is our all Steel
Carver. Something away
above the common herd as
to quality and finish. 1t will
last a lifetime and add years
to your lives when con-
sidered as a mental and ply
sical labor-Saving COntriv-
ance: and following ourusual
practice, we have marked
them down to bedrock fig
ureS.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1897-07-16

You may hunt the world over and
you will not find another medicine
equal to Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy for bowel COM
plants. 1t is pleasant, safe and re1ia-
bic. For sale by all druggists and deal
ers, Benson, Smith e Co., agents for
Hawaiian Islands.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1897-07-16
Big Line of New Goods.

II. w. Schmidt & Sons, Won Holt
block, King street, advertise (alpha.
ically arrangeO a list of the more i'm
portant goods carried in stock by that
well-known firm. The goods are SOLD
either wholesale or retail, and the
prices are marked in plain figures, net
price. An inspection is invited.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1897-07-16
COOKS MUSIC SCHOOL

VIII be open during July and
August, affording an opportunity for
study to those pressed with school
work. during the rest of the year.
LOVE BUILDING. FORT STREET.
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-11
The Tariff on Lumber.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-The Republican members of the ways and means commit tee have completed the schedule of wood and manufactures of wood and decided to restore the Mckinley rates practically in full, with the important exception of white pine. In response to the general de- mand of the representatives of the lumber interests, who complained that the Cana diaps were capturing the American mar kets for white pine, this wood was raised to its old rate in the act of 1883, which is $2 per l, 900 feet sawed. The manufactures of pine clapboards and shingles are raised corresrondingly, 90 that all forms of pine will pay the same duties as spruce. Pine was dutisble at g under the law of 1888, but when the Mckinley bill was framed the rate was reduced to $1. so that in the new bill 1t will pay twice the rates of the Mckinley act The Wilson act placed lum- Der and nearly all forms of wood on the free list. Under the revived Mckinley schedule timber, squared or sided, will pay one half cent a cubic foot; sawed boards, plank, deals and other lumber of hemlock, white wood, sycamore and bass wood, $l per 1000 feet board measure, and other sawed lumber s2 per .000 feet. Lumber planed or finished will pay 50 cents per 1000 feet in addition for each side blamed or finished and 50 cents more per ], 1000 feet when tonRued and grooved.
 Cedar posts, ties, telegraph and tele- phone poles raid 20 per cent ad valorem under the Mckinley law; sawed boards and blanks and all forms of sawed cedar, ebony, mahogany and other cabinet woods not further manufactured than sawed paid 20 per cent ad valorem: casks, barrels, empty boxes, etc., 80 per cent, and furni- ture, 35 per cent
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-11
The Past Week Tn Congress.

WASHINGTON, Feb 4.-In the senate the Nicaragua canal bill was again under con- sideration, Mir. Villas continuing his speech in opposition to the measure. No action was taken.
 In the house the contested election case of Cornett versus Swanson from the Fifth Virginia district was finally settled, Swan sons title to the seat being confirmed by a large majority.
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-In the senate MT. Hill of New York made a speech in oppo- sition to the resolution of Mir. Morrill, of Vermont prohibiting the sale of intoxi-
 ants in the Capitol building. Mir. Lodge ,f Massachusetts spoke in support of the immigration bin. which was recommitted to the conference committee. Mir. Villas of Wisconsin continued his address in oppo- sition to the Nicaragua canal bill.
 In the house the major portion of tn. bime was devoted to the District of Column bia appropriation bill, and the session was almost entirely devoid of public interest. WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-In the senate Richard R. Kenney (Dem. was sworn in,
 taking the seat from Delaware, over which there had been a long contest, the Repub- licans withdrawing opposition, as the reg | ularity of Mir. Kenney's certificate gave | him prima facie right to admission. The debate on the Nicaragua canal bill was | continued. Fifty private pension bills | were passed.
 In the house the entire session was de | voted to clearing the calendar of private | pension bills, 52 helng passed. | WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.--In the senate ths
 bill rearranging the federal judicial dis i tricts of Texas was passed over the presi
 dents veto by a vote of 57 to l. The An rln A merieau arbitration treaty was dc
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-11
A Unique Curio.

Mrs George Wilson of 19l Vestal avenue, Binghamton, has unique curio in the shape of bedroom set-bedstead, dresser, washstapd and chairs-decorat. ed with postage stamps of every known civilized country on the globe. Mrs. Wilson has been collecting stamps for the past seven years, and the number has reached over half a nillion-S62,- 900. The value of these stamps has been estimated at assoc. All of these stamps have been carefully washed, dried and pasted on after the style of crazy patchwork quilt and represent large patience and a great amount of labor. There are seven pieces of furniture in all decorated. This curio is valuable, an offer of S200 from Cor nell university having been refused by the owner. It is, perhaps, the most novel collection of foreign and domestic stamps in the United States. The stamps are stuck on with glue and are covered with heavy spar varnish aud Usn be washed without injury to the |. stampa. --Elmira Telegram.
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-11
Labouchere on Motor Wagons.

have no special feeling of like or dis, like toward Q horse. My sentiments to- ward him are those entertain toward a pig, or donkey, or any other useful animal. Nor have I ever understood why ary one should be deemed the bet. ter man because his affections are cen tered upon a horse. The object of car riage is to my mind the best that at least cost adequately fulfills this object. If motors, by all means let us have mo- tors Last Saturday betook myself to Westminster bridge to see the procession of these vehicles on the way to Brigh- ton. was disappointed. No one yet seems to have grasped the fact that there must be new departure in their form. Judging from those in the proces- sion, their makers have simply sought to make them as like carriages drawn by horses as possible. Apart from form, the lighter ones seemed to vibrate great. ly. By my side stood talkative lady whose acquaintance had not previous ly enjoyed. "If the people inside of them were cream" she said, "they would be butter before they got half way to Brighton. I suggested to her that the petroleum cars smelt unpleas- antly. "Stink," she said, lis the word for them" And it certainly was. Lion. don Truth.
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-11
The Trust investigation.

NEW YORK, Feb. 6.-The legislatures special committee on trusts began It's in- vestigation here with the American Sugar Refining company. Theodore A. Have meyer and Henry O. Haycmeyer were ex- amined. Both claimed that the company did not have monopoly, but wcro forced to admit that they practically controlled the output and price of sugar in this coun- ty. James Arbuckle was also sworn and said he was threatened with extinction If he did not buy sugar of tho trust.
 NEW YORK, Fob. a-.Iohn E Searles, the secretary and treasurer of the Ameri- can Sugar Reflneries company, appeared before the legislative trust investigating committee and was examined at length. Before beginning the examination Chair man Loxow soundly berated Mir. Searles for ignoring the subpoena which com manded him to be present. last Saturday nd said that that matter would receive subsequent attention. .s-
 Mir Searles proved to be an extremely evasive witness, but some very important testimony was elicited by persistent ques- tioning
 He tacitly acknowledged that the Sugar trust stock was watcred 30 per cent, but his memory was poor on little deal in- volving Sl00 000.
 Senator Lexow brought out the admis- sion that the Sugar trust controls half the stock of the Spreckels company on the Pa- ciflc slope demonstrating that the trust controls sugar in the United States Treasurer Soarlcs' testimony showed that the trust had practically wired out l nll competition and that it fixed the price of the commodity to suit itself
 The committee adjourned until Saturday | morning at 70 o'clock, after having oh. tained the assurance that the trust would produce certain books at that time, which | the committee believe will throw addi- tional light upon the operations of this gi- | gantic corporation.
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-11
Didn't stArtle Him.

have just been reading about the hideous burial vaults of the Oappuccini monks under the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione, in Rome," explained the man of thoughtful mien.
 "What about themf" inquired the man of solemn aspect, as if he felt that he ought to say something, but didn't much care what it was.
 ''Oh, it's horrible'' said the man of thoughtful mien. You ought to read the article"
 Haven't time," replied the man of solemn aspect. Besides. see enough that's horrible and have to go through enough in that line to satisfy me with out reading what other people see." , "Ah, but this is exoeptionalP' per sisted the man of thoughtful mien. 'It is said that it presents the most hid eously morbid spectacle in all Europe. !"
 The man of solemn aspect yawned.
 "Listenr" said the man of thoughtful mien, stung to the quick by this proof of Tagging interest, and then he read:
 'It affrights and depresses visitors. There may have been a time when the sight of so many grinning skulls and human bones inspired beholders with a religious sense of the mutability of life, but the spirit of the medieval age has passed away. and with it has vanished all shadow of excuse for such terrifying and gloomy scenes as these ''
 The man of solemn aspect laughed scornfully.
 "A mere rifle," he said.
 The man of thoughtful mien there- upon tried to awe him with the follow ing extract:
 "The stranger is led slowly to four recessed vaults faintly illuminated by lanterns composed of human skulls, wreathed and embellished in the most extraordinary manner.
 "Oh, suppose it would have its ef- feet upon some people who never tried to star in high class drama" said the man of solemn aspect, "but to one who has seen house full of deadheads at both matinee and evening performances it hardly seems possible. "-Chicago | Post.
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-11
Steel RAiI Pool Dissolved.

PITTsBURe, Feb 10.-The rail pool has been dissolved in New York because of dissensions among the eastern members, some of whom claimed that few of tbe manufacturers were offering rails below legitimate figures. Rails have been sold In the east as low as s20 per ton at the works. and the western mills will be obliged to reduce their price to nearly the same fig ures. The Carnegie people have been seen and confirm the story of the dissolution of the association of rail makers. It is stated that prices of rails at Pittsburg will now range between SEQ and s21 and from S21 to S22 west. In December last rail makers reduced the price from s2s to s25, and the continued decline of the prices of raw ma terial enables the manufacturers to now make further reductions. a #a
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-11
CHAIR FOR MATHEW.
Court of Appeals Refuses to Give tn
 Murderer a New Trial.

Court of Appeals Refuses to Give the
 Murderer New Trial.
 ALBANY, Feb. 10.-The court of appeals has dismissed the appeal of Arthur May hew, the condemned negro murderer of Hampstead, from a decision of Justice Keogh refusing to grant him new trial. The court in former decision affirmed the judgment of conviction. He was convicted of murdering stephen Powell at Hemp stead on March 2, 1896. -
 An accomplice, John A. Wayne, who is serving 15 years sentence in Sing Sing prison, said after the affirmation of May hew's sentence that the testimony which he had given at Mayhew's trial had been false. The motion for a new trial was then made by Mayhew's counsel on the confes- sion of Wayne. This was denied, and the court of appeals affirms that denial May hew is under sentence to he sent to the death chair the week commencing March z.
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-11
 Bte Deal In oil Property.

PARKERsDuRo, W. Va, Feh. 0.-The largest deal ever made In this state for oil land has just been consummatcd Tho par, ties interested are United States Marshal Charles k. Wells, Colonel w. A, ohley, II. l.. vinson and B. l.. priddie. They have taken oil and gas lenses on the entire tract of the Guyanaotte Coal and Land assocla. ton of Philadelphia. The territory com. prIscd In tho lease covers 247, 900 acres in Cabell, Wayne and Lincoln counties. lt extends from tho warleld Development ip Kentucky and fronts on the Marrowbon Development in West Virginia
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-11
Porter For rrIva,. secretnry.

NEW YonK, Feb 4.--It can bo definite iy stated that ]. Addison Portor of ths Hartford Evening Post will beprivate aeo- retary to President Mckinley. A private telegram from Mir. Porter to friend in this city states that Major Mckinley has appointed him to that position and that he hns accepted Mr. Porter is fl years of aga, man of mcaps and of high standing both at his home and in political cinclcs generally. Ho was one of the original Mo kinlcy men of New England, and he is a prominent Mckinley lender.
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-11
Lawyer ch.rle. VI. nrool. ps.d.

NEW YoRR, Feb s.---Charlca w. Brooke. the noted criminal lawyer died al the x. R. smith ipnrmary nt New Brighton on Staten leland Mir. Brooke was taken ili on Jan % while conducting the trevinan trial Iu thls city. The cause of death was cancer of the intestlnea He was born in Philadeiphia and was ei years of age He was a wllower aud leaves two sona
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-11
CANAAN, CONN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY II,

bated In executive session. Mfr. Hill or New York moved that the treaty be con- sidered in open session. The motion was lost by a vote of Al to Q. Mir. Sherman, chairman of the committee on foreign re- latioDs, strongly urged that the treaty should be at once ratified, and Mr. Nor gan of Alabama spoke ip opposition to the measure.
 The house devoted tho whole session to District of Columbia business, and eight bills of more or less local importance were passed.
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-11
Profes.or.hip offered to otney.

WASHINGTON, Fob. 6.-Secretary Olncy has received from President Eliot of liar yard university an invitation to i'll the chair of international law at that institu. ton after the expiration of his term of of- flee in the state department. The sccrntary has taken the offer under consideration.
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-11
a,provod Inv Governor u,aol.

ALBANY, Fob. Ex-Governor Black has signed Senator Mullins bill uppropriatiug sl2, 900 for the representation of the state of New York at the Tennessee centennial and InternAtiorai exhibition at Nashville.
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-11
c.r,I.., ooIr. to New Yort.

LOUISVILLE, Feb. 0.--Tho Tlmos' Wash. ington correspondent iclegrnphs thnt Seo rstary Carlisle has definitely decided te locate in New York after March for ths practice of law.
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-11
Canaan Savings Bank.
CANAAN. CONN,

CANAAN, CONN. COMMENCED BusINEss OoToBHR 1sr, 1Y72. JOHN B. REED, President DANIEL L. FRHExAN. vice-President GDonos 8. FULLER, Secretary yosnrH W. PHrT, Treasurer George 6. Fuller, ueorge W. Oowdrey. D. l.. Freeman, George l.. Parsons, J. A. Underwood. George 8. Dunning.
 AUDITORS
 q. ". Parsons William H. Camp
 OFFICE AT STORE or
 HULLER . PEETs
Connecticut western news., 1897-02-11

The tea plant is said by Chinese writ CTS to have been cultivated in that coun- try from at least 5000 B. c.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-02-04
M'KlNL LEY AND CONGRESS-,
There will Be.a Welcome Accord Between
the Two.

1t will be noticed that nearly all of the
newly elected Republican Senator'S are
personal friends of Mckinley, and men
who favored him for the nomination and
worked zealously and effectively for his
election. This great qualification to him,
undoubtedly, and it is also good omen
for the success of his administration. 1t
means that he will have the kind ofsupport
in the Senate that is indispensable to
President in the enforcement of his policies
and the general performance of his duties.
The outlook is equally propitious for
him in the House, where his friends
are propotionately quite as numerous, and
there is no apparent possibility of dis
turbing element so far as his own party /
concerned. He will not have any diff
Guilty in securing the cooperation of Con-
gress for tue accomplishment of the inn
portant and beneficial results that are ex-
pected by the people. His recommendations
will be respectfully received and considered
and there will be no factious opposition to
his wishes and purposes. 1t is fortunate
for him, for the Republican party and for
the country that such felicitous conditions
exist, and that he is sure 70 have the back
Ing in Congress in the great work OF car
rying out the pledge upon which be ives
elected.
This assured state of harmony between
the Executive and Legislative Departments
of the Government will be pleasant and
profitable change from the spectacle OF
constant dlscord and acrimony which has
prevailed in that relation for several years
past. 1t isa notorious fact that almost from
the beginning of his administration Cleve-
land has been at cross purposes with Con-
gless. The leaders of his party in that
body have openly and persistently antag-
onized him in all of his undertakings.
His requests and suggestions have been
treated with Indifference, or rejected with
scorn and mockery. The mere fact thatlhe
has advocated a given thing has been suf
fcient TO array a Democratic majority
against it in many instances.
Thus the pubicinterests have frequently
suffered serious detriment, and scenes OF
reproach to the Government have ensued
from time to time. The people will be
glad to have deliverance from this I'M
fortunate and discreditable condition OF
things. They are very weary of logger
medicines in arespect where harmony is
so desirable on every account The in
coming of Mckinley will be hailed with
special delight, therefore, for the reason
that it will put stop to this unpleasant
ness, and place the President and Con
gress in hearty accord for the promotion Of
the country's welfare and progperity.-
St. Louis Globe-Democrat.