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The Portland daily press., 1897-08-05

The story seems to have been rife in
official circles in Honolulu that Minister
Sewall was to raise the American flag
last Monday and declare an American
protectorate over the island. At Washing
ton, however, it is denied that any such
instructions had been given. On the
contrary Admiral Beardslee had been
directed not to interfere with the status
quo, unless it should become necessary
to protect American interest in the is
land. While the statement from Wash
ington is no doubt true it by no
means follows that that from Honolulu
is false. Minister Sewall is quite an i'm
pulsive young man and it would not be
surprising If he took it into his head to
raise the American flag without instruc-
ti0ns.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-05

The White Squadron is under way but
the cruise proper begins August 10. This
seasons work will be directed towards
perfecting system of fighting mannurv-
res. The ominous mastering and drilling
of the class of vessels that would be re-
tired in time of battle to Ego in and
VIM will be the feature this season and
the squadron which is to assemble at
Newport this week will be the most
formidable ever assembled on American
coasts.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-05
CURRENT COMMENT.
HONEST ON THE TARIFF CUES
TION.
New York SUM-

The first thing that the Democratic par
ty did after obtaining Office on the pledge
to make revenue only tariff, was to be.
tray their promise and pass q tariff for
projections When Mr.. McEnery was
chosen senator he said in 80 many words
to the caucus that nominated him that
he believed in the policy of protection.
And when next bis party met in national
convention to make tariff plank it
If the search be for Democrats who have
been honest on the tariff question, the
first man found will be Senator Nc.
Enery
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-05
RuckIen's Arnlca salve.

Rhsnm, Fever Sores, letter, Ghappsd
Hands, Chilblains, Oorns and all Skin
Eruptions and positively cures Piles, or
no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refun ded.
Price Is cents per box. For sale by II. P.
s. Goold, ST. Congress ST., under Con-
gress Square Hotel
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-05

Something new in the way of strikes
is being witnessed in Danville, ILL.,, where
the Liquor Dealers Associa ton has
closed up all the saloons because the city
council will not reduce the license for
from $500 to to $500. Strikes usually tend
to create disturbances, but this one ought
to contribute greatly to quiet and good
order 1t is to be hoped that it will be a
good while before the Liquor Dealers AS
ISOLATION calls it off.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-05

In addition to the conventional gold
reserve the treasury holds a comfortable
balance of one hundred and thirty mill
ions in cash. This should be able to meet
any possible deficits for some time
to come and the revenue producing capa-
city of the new tariff bill will be tested
under normal conditions from this par
tioular point of view.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-05

The chances are now that the coal strik-
ers will compel the companies to yield
to their reasonable demands, unless some
of the more reckless among them resort to
violence. Public sympathy is with them
and will be, SO long as they behave as
yell as most of them are now doing.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-05

The New York Mail and Express wants
who signed the open letter to the trustees
turned out The Mail and Express Is
logical at any rate.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-05

Two-thirds of the bimellic commission
that is perambulating Europe is made
up of strong and open advocates of the
free coinage of silver by the country
alone, and preached and voted for that
policy last fall. Ought they not to be
recalled as disappearing the majority
of the people?.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-05

The Platt leaders in New York seem to
be still nursing the hope of inducing Sec
Rotary Bliss TO run for Mayor. Seth
Lows acceptance of nomination at the
hands of the Citizens Union is condi-
tional on his support by all the forces OPP
posed to Tammany. Should man like
Mr.. Bliss be nominated by the Republi-
cans it would force the Union to nomi-
nate some one other than Mr.. Low which
might mean the collapse of the Union or
leave them too weak to be considered a
factor in the situation, and this may be
just what the friends of Platt are trying
to bring about.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-05

1t looks as though the silverites would
have to reverse their theory that when
silver goes up everything goes up with
it, and proclaim that it is when silver
goes down that everything else goes up.
That certainly would be the natural
late.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-05

Gov. Tanner Of Illinois appears to be
quite as unpopular as was Altgeld. At
the unwilling of the Logan monument he
was Kissed all along the line of march
and now the ministers are denouncing
him and declaring that he is unfit for his
place.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-05

some stout fishermen. 1t is six feet five
inches long and three feet eight inches
broad. The she'll is black and rather soft,
like leather, and seven longitudinal ridges
run down the back from head to tail,
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-05
THE PRESS.
THURSDAY, AUGUST s.

Bryan's Nebraska friends are trying to
keep him from talking. It looks like a
useless undertaking.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-05

The gold Democracy In Georgia are
evidently in feeble Condition. and by
the time the next election is held will cut
little if any figure Recently the Demo-
Gratis who ran against Crisp went FOYER to
the Silverites, on the ground that they
were practically the Democratic party,
and therefore the only place left open to
him inasmuch as he could not join the
Republicans. Unless the silver issue dis
appears, which is not unlikely, eventually
the gold Democrats will gravitate to the
Silver Dmocracy and to the Republicans
some to one and some to the other. 1t is
hardly probable that they will find it
profitable OF even feasible to maintain q
distinct organization great while.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-05
FOREST CITY RINK.
PEAKS ISLAND, ME.
Geo. W. Gordon, Mgr. 10th Season.

and evening.
For special attraction week of Aug End the
st. beIEnoS,t the wonderful Aerial
lists, afternoon and evening. On Wednesday
afternoon, Aug 4th, End Baby Carnival Of
this season, LIST, End and Sd prizes to the hand
soonest babies between the ages of and years.
Free transportation and admission to Rink to
mothers with babies entered for prizes by
applying to Casco Bay Steamboat ticket office.
On Wednesday eveningthe Midsummer Ball.
under the auspices of Camp Edgewood, dane,
ira, pieces, Frank P. Manly, prompter Ad-
mission to rink 15c or coupon; dancing 35c per
couple. Ladies, unattended tickets to dance
surface 10c
DANCING Tuesday and Friday Evenings,
$50 to IL.
Take Casco Bay steamers Coupons admit.
Boats leave at close of Dance
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-05
Portland Safe Deposit Co.,
TR USTEE.

These bonds are secured by first mort
gage amounting to $3s,0OO on fine three
storied brick building, located in the neart
ford, and built under the direction of the
well known architect, Mr.. F. H. Fassett of
Portland. 1t was completed in January,
and building.
The Post Office, the quarters for the Mason
ic bodies and tie Knights of Pythias are
stores and offices are rented to prominent
business men.
one thousand dollars of the principal is
1899, which will m ore than Offset any de-
probation.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-05
LEGALITY.

The legal papers were prepared under
deford, and Messrs. b. D. and H. Nj. Verrill
rf1 nd
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-27
THE PUBLIC POUNDS.

There should be some cognizance
taken of the management of publ c
pounds. The law says that cit
shall be the duty of every Pound
master to post written or printed
notices at the post-office (if there
be one in the district, and at not
less than two other public places in
the district" The posting of a
written or printed notice at the
post-office in Honolulu goes by de-
fault. The portion of the law rela-
tive to advertising, however, is we'll
kept.
A gentleman's horse strayed last
week and was taken to the pound.
He went to obtain the animal and
on his first visit, the poundmaster
was absent and he could not get
his horse delivered to him. Two
hours afterwards he returned and
got his horse, being charged not
only for pound fees, but SIS for adj
vertising. The advertisements did
not appear till after the horse was
taken from the pound. He COM
plains, and justly, that he should
not be charged for advertising, and
that had the poundmaster been
present when he first went there
was ample time to stop the adver-
tisements.
If a five dollar fee is exacted for
advertising what has already been
taken from the pound, the pound
expenses are higher than ever the
Legislature intended them to be.
Another thing that should be at
tended to is, that the poundmasters
should leave at the pound some re-
sponsible party to deliver animals
when called for. A poundmaster
should have regular hours like any
other Government official, or should
have deputy to represent him
when his arduous duties take him
up town. The Minister of Interior
might give the matter his due at
teutiOu.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-27
@opicS.
AUGUST ~ 1897.

The expression quite often
used in speaking Of the
weather: "I'm just melting, "
was recently very APPLY illus
trated in one of the pictorial
magazines showing people ac-
tually melting away. The
weather of the past week has
been such as to make a great
many people think that his
satanic majesty had made
these islands a call and had
stirred up his stokers for ne
glecting their business.
Now that ice plants are
being established throughout
the islands, it is not out of
place for us to mention
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-27

1t is to be honed that something
practical will be done with the
Hotel. There is the greatest need
of good hotel in Honolulu, run
upon up-to-date principles. Tour
lists come here, representatives of
business firms ard so forth, and all
complain, and with justice, of the
lack of proper hotel accommodation.
The present building needs renova
ton throughout. The present les
sees cannot be blamed for doing
nothing until the question is settled.
1t is no use spending money till
something definite is in sight. If
the present Hotel were shut up, the
business portion of the community
would soon bestir itself and see that
proper hotel accommodation be sup
piled. A good hotel would be
money in the pockets of every store
in the city, wholesale and retail.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-27
PRIMUS STOVES !

So many different kinds of
oil stoves have been put on the
market during the past ten
years that it was with difficulty
that the best could be deter
mined upon until the PRMUs
was introduced a year ago.
This stove burns a kerosene
vapor and is non. explosive.
You can turn it upside down
and no danger will result.
The oil tank cannot be filed
while burning, as the removal
of the filler cap extinguishes
the flame instantly.
In point of simplicity it has
no equal, for it has no wick,
burns any grade of kerosene,
and the flame can be regulat-
ed. 1t produces a heat of
from 21OO degrees to 1900
degrees Fair, and consumes
one quart of oil in five hours
consecutive burning. This
means an expense of 2 cents
per hour.
Nothing but solid brass is
used in the manufacture of the
PRIMUs, and when in operation
it is absolutely odorless.
1t will bring a quart of
water to boiling in 3 minutes.
We have half a dozen styles.
Single, double and triple burn
ers. Extensions for singles,
so that three kinds of vege-
tables may be cooked at once.
Soldering irons, fatiron heat
ers, obens, and everything
necessary to cook a meal.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-27

The proper spelling of the stream
whose banks supply the icy wealth
of the North is in doubt. One finds
it appear as Clondyke, Clondike,
Klondyke and Klondike. Accord,
ing to the Argonaut, the latter
spelling is the correct one. II
quotes the rules of the Government,
Board of Geographic Names *
should be used for hard c." and
~ is always consonant, as in
yard, and therefore should not be
used for the vowel l." So that we
must all write Klondike" for the
future.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-27

The absurdity of settling matters
by single combat is shown by the
recent duel between Prince Henry
of Orleans and the Count of Turin.
1t has not settled anything, save
that the Count of Turin is better
or a luckier swordsman, and that
both possess what the historian
Gibbon calls 1.-The vulgar attribute
of physical courage.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-27
Alaska
Refri2SratOrS .

because they are never out OF
place it this climate.
The ALASKA is the best con-
structed Refrigerator ever put
on the market. 1t will keep
provisions longer and use less
ice than any other refrigera-
tor. Why? Because between
the outer and inner walls there
is an inch and a half space
filled with PURE CHARCOAL, and
nothing has yet been found as
good. It possesses purify
quality that no other filling
has, and is one Of the best
known insulatOrs for heat or
cold.
The inner frame Of these
rotliscrators is made Of per
fectly odorless wood, and all
exposed wood, such as under
the lids, and that above the
doors is odorless poplar, thor
oughly shellaced. This makes
the refrigerator clean and
sweet.
We carry the Alaska in several sizes
ranging in price from SIS to $50.
In ice boxes we can quote you pri-
ces from $40 down to $3.50, and those
desiring ample space for ice and fewer
compartments for provisions, will be
suited with these ice boxes.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-27
A FUNNY LETTER.

Every family in the city which mum
bers among it's members juveniles
who believe implicitly in Santa Claus
will appreciate this letter by little
tot who has just mastered the art OF
printing out her letters.
Deere Santa Claws:
Give me dol with red she's, a stoy
and dol buggy and sum candy and
a new brother and two bottles OF
Rainier Bere."
When asked why she wanted Santa
Claus to give her two bottles of Rain
Ter Beer, the little writer replied:
Because papa and mama say it is the
incest beer made" Criterion Saloon
phone 1888
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-27
"DOMESTIC."

There is no necessity to add the
words sewing machine in speaking Of
the Domestic" Every houseleeper
knows that the Domestic" is what /,
B. Kerr claims it to be--the best in
the world.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-27

ments thought to see which ex-
preston of opinion is correct
Viewed in contrast, as has been
done in this column, the value of
the Australian is clearly displayed
in distinction from The valuelessness
of the Anglo-Asiatic.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-27
The Irish and Bull Dog Toe,
The Acorn, and Chestnut, too.

A dozen others styles-are you on, shoe
selling Brothers. These nice, cool Gentlemens Shoes
and Ladies' Fancy Ties have been carried off in the
of their owners. They'll give added charm to
moonlight stroll along the beach, or to outing of
month, week, day.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-27

factions speak louder than
words ask your grocer if we
really mean money-back if you
don't like SchilIimg's Best tea.
A Schilling & Company
san Francisco
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-08
CROOKED INSURANCE METHODS
Cause the Resignation of Officers of
the National Life.

HARTFORD, Conn.,, Nov Com
missioner of Insurance Frederick A.
Belts will make public tomorrow the
report Of his Investigations Of the Ma
tional Life association, of this city, the
outcome of which was the requested
resignation of President Fletcher and
Director Wilbur, the voluntary resig-
nation of H. T. Braman, the secretary,
and the reorganization of the com
pany. According to the report of the
commissioner, it became apparent in
the early stages of the investigation
that the officers of the association at
tempted in many ways to mislead the
insurance department and the general
public. The chief points of deception
were: '"The suppression of death
claims at the end of the year. Re-
porting to the insurance department
amounts as payments to beneficiaries,
when in reality these amounts includ-
ed payments to other people.
Retaining upon the books of the as
ISOLATION several millions of insurance
which the officers knew to have laps
ed or not been taken during the years
1S92-1S96 inclusive.
Reporting that death claims had
been paid, when, in reality, they were
rot paid for some months afterwards
I'm settling death claims methods
had been used to induce benefciaries
to accept less than the amounts due
them
The report also gives a detailed
statement from the books of the asso-
citation which showed the many dis
crepancies reported by the commits
sioner.
Referring to the designations of
President Fletcher, Secretary Braman
and Director Wilbur, the report says:
I'm accepting these designations of
President Fletcher, Secretary Braman
and Director Wilbur the association
dispensed with the services of officers
whose methods, if continued would
havebrought ruin and disaster to the
interests of the policy holders"
Commissioner Belts, in concluding,
says: 81 have the utmost confidence
in the men now in charge"
Stephen Balla, who was elected pres
dent last Thursday, will assume the
duties of the position tomorrow.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-08
PRAISE FOR THE GUARDS.
Capt. Paxton's Report on the Latti-
mer Riots.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Nov. Capt.
Alexis r. Paxton, Fifteenth infantry,
U. S. A, has forwarded to the secre-
tary of war a report of the operations
of the Third brigade and Philadelphia
city troop in the HaZleton region, fol-
lowing the killing ofJstrikers at Latti-
mer by Sheriff. Martin and his depu-
ties. - ta ala
The captain is attached to the head
quarters of the national guard of
Pennsylvania, and spent three weeks
at Hazleton with Gen. Goblin, by di-
rection of Gov. Hastings.
The report states that the mobiliZa
ton and concentration of the troops
exceed in speed, accuracy and COM
pleteness that Of any other state in
the Union The camps of all the or
CARNATIONS were notable for their
thorough police, the accurate align
ment of the tents and for compliance
generally with the army regulations
for Instrumentation
Capt Paxton reports that the duty of
the brigade during this service were
performed in a strictly military man
ner in all respects. The conduct of the
strikers soon realized that there was
no personal animosity against them
and that the real purpose Of their
presence was simply to maintain law
and order. Such troops, the captain
says, they could not fail to respect.
The heavy loss of life and large list
of seriously wounded at Lattimer, he
adds, cannot fail to impress thought
full citizens with the Importance Of
providing some better methods of
dealing with mObS
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-08

the loans due at the Bank of England
will be repaid, and on the outside sup
plies are unusually small. Discount
rates cannot fall when money contin-
ues scarce The gold demand for the
continent is strong, and there are re-
ports that gold will soon be sent to
India For this reason rates are likely
to remain at their present level In
stocks business is only moderate:
movements are irregular, and there is
nothing at all doing in home railways
The uncertainty as to Cuba, the vic
tory of Tammany Hall in the munich
pal elections in New York and profess
sional selling have all tended to de-
press American securities, which went
down from 2 to 4 points last week.
The recent rises ina wheat left the
market weak, and when realizations
commenced prices fell. There is dis
position to await President McKinley's
message to congress before buying.
Prices yesterday, however, did not re-
fleet the falling off in New York,
though New York Central shares and
Erie preferred fell IL points each.
Southern Railway preferred shares rose
TX points; Wabash debentures, l.;
Reading second preferred, q; Reading
first preferred, u; Southern ordinary.
q; Lake Shore and Michigan Southern,
~ Chicago, Milwaukee i& ST. Paul, -;
Northern Pacific ordinary, u and
Northern Pacific preferred a.
Grand Trunk railway shares kept
hard through the week because of the
good prospects of the road.
The mining market was extremely
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-08

the vicinity Of MilleE's abode. Farm
ers' COWS were found MIXED in the
morning but these depredationS We're
charged to the tramps constantly wan
dering through the country, and no
one suspected for an instant that there
was a room under the school house,
and that the occupant of the curious
quarters was the party who was the
cause of all the earnest profanity be-
cause of the disappearance of articles,
provisions and chickens, the milking
Of COWS, and the numberlesS other
depredationS which were committed
quite frequently. Sometimes Miller did
odd jobs for farmers in the neigh
borhood, and when not so engaged,
spent most of the days quietly IN ms
retreat, only emerging after nlSntfau.
So careful was he in his movements
that a. farmer and his family, who
lived only a short distance away from
the school house, never observed any
thing out of the way there, or noted
any suspicious movements. Inc teacn-
er of the school never noticed track,
such as would be left by muddy boots,
in the school house. Miller must nave
been very careful in entering the cave
through the school, or going from 1t,
for there was never a track or other
mark in the vicinity of the trap-door,or
near the opening into the chimney, that
would arouse the slightest suspicion.
After the confession of Miller, all the
people for miles around came to see
the wonderful underground home, and,
after a time, so intense became the
curiosity of the people that the officers
of the school district determined to
charge a small admission fee to those
wishing to inspect the novel retreat.
Finally the crush of sight-seers grew
to such proportions that the school Of
ficers decided to fill in and destroy all
traces of the cave. Since Miller's ar
rest it has been ascertained that he is
q fugitive from the Nebraska authori-
ties. having made his escape from the
penitentiary at Lincoln by climbing up
through a hollow wall by removing
brick after brick as he proceeded up
ward to freedom. 1t is said that Tor
some days he had saved small por-
ton of his rations, and these were
carefully preserved to sustain him dur
ing his desperate but patient effort TO
escape. Progress in the wall was nee
essarily slow, and for three days after
his disappearance from his cell, While
the surrounding country was being
searched for him, he was in the penl-
Tertiary wall sic or working his way
out. He is certainly remarkable
man. The Nebraska authorities have
been advised of his capture by the
Minnesota officers, and have been
striving to secure custody of him. But
the Blue Earth county authorities are
not disposed to give him up, as they
have a total of fifteen different charges
against him.