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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-05-04
$ags. MgBEE 1uLLETIH.
'"WAS3e4a-AiaSoasee
Weather, clear; wind, light \. Z.
BY REQUEST-OUR SPECIAL SALE
OF TOWELS WILL BE CONTIN-
UED For ONE WEEK MORE.
DIAMOND HEAu

| BY REQUEST.-OURS SPECIAL SALE
| OF TOWELS WILL BE CONTIN-
| UED FOR ONE WEEK MORE.
Some of the lots advertised last
| week were sold out but we have added
new bargains, which are real hum
mers:
ACTUALITIES, NOT ROMANCES.
BARGAIN NO. I've still offer
Honeycomb towels for 60 cents a doz-
en-.
BARGAIN NO. Our $1.15 a dozen
Honeycomb Towels are worth $1.75 a
dozen.
BARGAIN NO. 3-Cotton Damask
Towels, good size, for $1.25, worth
$500 a dozen.
BARGAIN NO. bath Towels for
$3.50 dozen, nothing to equal it.
BARGAIN NO Bath Towels.
large size, extra good quality, $40 a
dozen.
BARGAIN NO. 6-Sold out
BARGAIN NO. 7-Sold out.
BARGAIN NO ga new lot, extra
size, cotton Damask Towels, fine quail
ty $1.6O a dozen, worth $500.
BARGAIN NO. "a new lot. pure
linen Towels, colored borders, large
size, and extra quality for $3.50 doz-
EN-.
BARGAIN NO. 10-New lot, pure
linen all white Towels, extra size, ex-
ira fine quality, 1915 a dozen, worth
$500. This is a record beater.
POSITIVELY, DAST WEEK -
take notice!
n. 5. SQChS Dry Goods CO.
Limited.
$40 FORT STREET. : HONOLULU.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-05-04
If you can't get
SEMOLA

at your grOCer's drop US line
and we will look into the mat
ter Immediately.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
NO DAYS OF GRACE.

The General Assembly of Virginia, at
its last session, passed an act abolishing
the days Of grace on commercial paper
That act went into effect yesterday
We are not at all sure that members
knew what they were doing when they
agreed TO the change-for the provision in
question was incorporated in a long bill
referring to banking matters generally
but If they did not, they builded better
than they knew.
In the distant past, the days Of grace
may have been of distinct public benefit,
but of late they have only served TO de-
ceive people. The banks and brokers
charged interest or discount for the days
of grace just as for the time for which
the note or draft was drawn. Thus, who
ever offered for discount a sixty-days
note had to pay the discount for sixty
three days. What advantage did the
drawer of the note have? None at all
that we can perceive. Yet there has al
ways been much opposition in this State
TO repeating the law allowing days of
grace. and we doubt If the present law
would have been passed If all the legisla-
tors had clearly understood It's full scope.
However, we feel confident that by tho
time the next session Is held the change
In the law will be generally recognized as
timely and sensible, and that there will
be no disposition TO return to the old way.
Indeed, any man who wishes three days
of grace may get them now--by draw
ing his note for sixty-three days instead
Of sixty, and the discount on II will be no
greater than formerly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
Portraits of Distinguished citizens.

NFttefsDurg lnneN-Appcal)
IL is beautiful as well az an ancient,
custom in accordance with which the
busts or portraits OF those who have
served the State In any capacity, civil or
military, are preserved. The ancient Ro-
mans were famous for what they did in
this line 10 keep alive the memories OF
their statesmen. soldiers. and others who
had won renown In the service Of their
country. A few days ago the citizens Of
the county OF Essex furnished an illustra-
tion of this custom that might well be
emulated elsewhere. when they assembled
AT the county ourt-house, and In pub
lie meeting. over which Circuit-Judge r.
II. r. Wright presided with appropriate
presentation speeches, unveiled the por-
traits of a dozen or more OF the distin-
guished citizens of the county who I'm
public service had shed lustre upon the
place Of their residence. Among the pOr-
traits unveiled. and which now adorn tns
walls OF the courtroom OF this old coun-
~. are those Of Spencer Roane, r. NJ. 4.
Hunter. James M. and Muscoe n. II. Car
nett whose fame extended beyond the
Commonwealth OF Virginia. The example
set by the people OF Essex should be fol-
lowed by those OF other countries and
cities, although In hut few is there the
ty or city however, there Awe been some
men OF distinction who have left their
impress for good upon those ~ their day
and generation. The portraits OF these
might well be hung upon the walls OF the
coUrt-rooms OF the counties or corpora
tions which claimed them as citizens.
and whose people arc proud 10 recall
their memories. In the neighboring coun-
" OF Chesterfield on the walls OF It's
courtroom. wherein for so many years
he sat and dispensed justice. first as
member OF the old bench OF justices con-
stituting the Comfy Court. and later as
the first county judge OF the county.
hangs n life-siZed portrait OF Judge
James II. Cox. and a most impressive
picture Il Is. One seeing 1t wonders why
I'm other court-roOnis the walls are not.
as they might be. adorned by IKE pic
lures OF deceased citizens OF distinction.
In the hundred and odd years OF her corr
porate existence Petersburg has num-
bered among her citizens many men %
fame. and were the move made 10 adorn
the walls OF her courtroom with their
portraits q tie a gallery might be col
lected,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
PHILIPPINES AND GERMANY,

We see no more reason why this gov
crnment should lose sleep over the latest
report regarding Germany's intentions re-
specting the Philippines than there was
for suffering that Inconvenience over any
previous similar rumor touching this mat
ter Ii IS true that as compared with
other European nations Germany Is
making very ostentatlous naval display
az Manila. The number of ships she has
there is out of all proportion to any
emergency that might possibly arise I'm
which she woulc be called upon 10 pro-
tect German residents Of the city. But
that she will go further than this dis
play. or that she will go further than ex-
ercise such rights as I'm certain contln-
Sencies she would have under interna-
tional law, and which IT would be our
duty TO respect, We have no idea
short while ago. when it was re-
ported that Germany purposed inter7en.
ing in the Philippines. it was shown tina,
the report had its origin outside Of Ger
many, and that IL was designed 10 create
friction between Germany and the United
States. And we dare say that when the
present rumors of contemplated interfer-
ence with our Manila programme are
traced up their origin and inspiration will
prove 20 have been in the same quarter
We dare say further, that when the
truth comes out 1t will be found that
Germany's naval concentration at Ma
Mia means that she has seized the op-
portunity presented by the situation
there to advertise herself as "A Power
TO the far East. Manila is to-day one OF
abe two centres of interest on the globe
the other being Santiago-and nowhere
else in Asiatic waters could Germany as
semble a squadron with the hope of at
tracing more attention to the empire.
Whether. under all the circumstances.
this method of advertising Is in good
taste is question. But there is no law
20 prevent Germany's resorling to 1t. pro-
vided she does not infringe upon the
rights of others. To US, however the point
is that, no matter what her object she
cannot in view of her virtual pledges OF
neutrality, her trade relations with this
country. and the present situation in Eu-
rope. afford to antagoniZe us, and so we
might as well keep cool under all sug-
gestions that she means trouble.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
A DAsTARDLY ACT.
Tried to Wreck n Cara Novel
Charge.


NORFOLK. VA, July 1.-(Special.)-
Late last night a dastardly attempt was
made to wreck a car. loaded with pas
sengers, on the Portsmouth and Port
Norfolk electric road. A large bag Of
wet sand was placed across the track.
The car was thrown Off but fortunately
was not going at a high rate of speed.
and. though many of those on board were
considerably bruised, none were seriously
hurt
A deed from the Old Point Beach Rail-
way Company TO the Newport News,
Hampton and Old Point Comfort Com
pany. transferring the property known
as the Buckroe Beach branch, the hotel
at Buckroe Beach. and ten acres Of land,
has been admitted to record.
The Norfolk and Portsmouth Cotton
Exchange has sent out a circular to The
farmers and ginners urging them to adopt
at once the uniform size of 2ix54 inches,
inside measurement, as the standard bale
OF cotton. The expense In changing the
gins now i'm use to the required size Will,
II is estimated, be from s. to $40 per gin.
John Kayton and three others were up
I'm the Police Court this morning on the
novel charge of robbing mans person
OF a handsome suit Of clothing. They
were committed TO Jail.
Hon. Joseph w Bailey, OF Texas. will
be here and deliver an address on the 4th,
as will Hon. $. +. Baird, member Of
Congress from Louisiana. and Congress
men Henry of Texas. Wheeler of Ken
lucky, and Bartlett Of Georgia,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
learned. determined the British naval au-
thorities 10 pay more attention TO gun
merry than ever before.


The Hon. Marcus Alonxo Hanna Is
again figuring in Virginia politics. The
first time he took notice" OF the exist
enee OF this State was In the presidential
contest OF 1896 Then he set TO work TO
get our delegation In the National Re-
publican Convention for the sage OF Can
ten. In this he succeeded. Next he put
his wits into operation 10 get Virginia TO
cast her electoral vote against Bryan for
Mckinley. There he failed, but the recoI-
lection of the money nc spent here in that
campaign and the means he adopted to
cajole our people to renounce their Dem
qcratic faith will not be forgotten for
many years to come.
And now we have Mr.. Hanna acting as
q sort OF referee between the Agnew and
Wickham factions OF the Republicans in
this state. His decision, so far as we can
understand II. appears TO be a great vic
tory for the regular" that
wing OF the Republican party of which
Mr.. Agnew is the nomina. and Colonel
Brady the real head. The Colonel does
not disport himself much In public; but
when there is political work to do he Is
generally found in the neighborhood. So
we have long felt warranted in calling
him the leader of his party in this State
About the only concession that Mr.. Han
ma makes TO the Lamb Wickham faction
Is that they may participate in the meet
ings which are to be held TO choose dele
gates TO the congressional conventions and
TO elect members Of the State Committee.
We suppose most OF them win return
20 the regular organization. To us Dem
ocrats II matters very little indeed IL
they do. Ii will be all the better for us
If the Republicans draw their lines as
closely as possible. The more solid they
make their phalanxes the more solid ours
will become, and in politics. at least, we
always like TO see the battle joined be-
tween the regulars"
We are going TO have a very interesting
campaign in Virginia. The
Republicans evidently hope that we DEM
ocrats will be so much absorbed In mat
ters of war that we shall have little time
to give to internal affairs. But unless we
err most sadly, they will find themselves
mistaken. In the first place, we trust,
and expect that the war will be over be-
fore the political contest is upon us; but |
II it is not we shall no doubt be able 90 |
make such arrangements as will enable |
US to give to the party Of Hanna, Brady,
and Agnew all the time and attention 1t |
deserves at our hands.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02

machins-works and general oflces Of the
Norfolk and Western to aid the nremen
and remove valuabies frsm the doomed
buildings. Within ten minutes OF the
sounding Of the alarm II was evident that
the main part of the great building would
be consumed. A change of wind enabled
the firemen to save the eastern wing OF
the building. Nearly all the vaiuables
and furniture we're removed. but were
considerably damaged. Firemen j. f.
Rocker and Charles Sister. who we're in
Room No. 7. were badly burned about the
head and neck by the blazing ceiling fall
ing In on them. and quite number OF peo-
pie were overcome by the heat The ho-
tel was partly constructed In 1ss2-'S. and
a splendid addition was erected In 1880 sl
The grounds and buildings cost In round
numbers 100000, and the insurance on
furniture amounted to $1,000. The build
ing was covered by $4,000 insurance. The
hotel was under the management OF s. X.
Campbell. one of the best-known hotel
men in Virginia. and was owned by the
Virginia company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
Our Nominee.
Lexington Gazctte)

We place ut our masthead the name u
our nominee. Judge j. NJ. Quarles, OF tho
city OF Stanton.
Democrats OF the Tenth District. afteP
a long and heated contest your repre-
sentatives, In convention assembled. have
chosen our standard-bearer. IL any Bit
terness has been engendered by the
friendly fight fer the honor OF becoming
your representative. let US. one and al.
bury II in the grave ~ oblivion. Let us
stand shoulder 10 shoulder In support %
our nominee let there be no skulking In
the Democratic hosts. but strike as one
man ready for the fray. This district
should and must again take her place IA
the grand old Democratic column. and "
every Democrat viii do his duty all viii
be well. and on the Sth day OF Novembor
next YOU will see your standard-bearor
standing high upon the rampar,s Of vic
tory with the banner Of the grand OH
Democracy OF the Tenth District waving
In triumph.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
GATE CRY.
Death of an Aged Citfxen-Finc
Wheat-Some Snake Stories.

Correspondence of the Dispatch)
| GATE CITY. VA, June 31.-Jacob
Wills. aged 81, died at his home. in Haw-
kins county. Tenn, eight miles from here.
| yesterday. He was one OF the pioneers
of his community, and lived most USE
| full and worthy life. He leaves large
| posterity.
Many cases Of typhnid-fever are re-
| ported from the country, some proving
fatal. The doctors are kept busy. Flux,
In a mild form, has made Its appearance
in some sections
Farmers report the wheat crop OF this
county TO be the finest harvested since
the civil war. Abundant, rains the past
few days have been very beneficial TO the
corn. oat, and hay crops. all of which
are at present very promising.
A preacher named Hensley. while
crossing the mountain west of here te-
Gently, killed rattlesnake that mea-
sured 81 inches in length and inches
around at the smallest place.
a gentleman from the country reports
that he witnessed recently novel COM
bat between an enormous blacksnake
and ore Of the largest sized water
snakes On land the blacksnake is the
acknowledged champion or king OF the
reptiles Of this country, easily destroy
ing all poisonous serpents with which it
comes I'm contact. The fight referred to,
however. occurred I'm the water, which
gave the amphibian a decided advantage
over his huge antagonist. When dscoy-
cred the " rsnake seemed 10 have sot-
ten firm I'D on the backsnake about
the mouth. and was nimbly avoiding be-
ing encirced I'm It's deadly coils. For some
time the fierce combatan,s plunged Wild
H. .ttNsr
to have the advantage. and now the
other. At length the watersnake came
in contact with root projecting from
the bottom of the stream, which IL in
stantly coiled around, and the fight 10
the finish began.
The blacksnake, now seeming TO real
lie its danger. struggled more iercely
than ever in a vain effort TO break away.
Tightening its coil around the root, the
amphibian began slowly drawing the
head of it's adversary down. while the
tail of the blacksnake literally beat the
water into foam.
At length the heads Of the serpents
disappeared beneath the surface OF the
water. The violent struggles OF the
blacksnake continued for perhaps 20
minutes after it's head was drawn under
the water, when IL became quiet, and
in a short time II turned on its back and
noated around with the current. The
watersnake then released its hold ana
crawed upon a dry branch projecting
over the stream TO sun itself and rest.
The contest lasted, after the gentleman
discovered II, nearly three hours. Upon
measurement the vanquished serpent
proved to be over feet in length while
the gentleman THINKS the victor could not
have measured over yard.
n
old Confederate soldier, died yesterday
from the effects of n wound received at
the hands Of a young man named Bach
man about two years ago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
ABINGDON.
Death of n PrOfessor-A Murder Trial
I'm Progress.

ABINGDON, VA, July 1.-(Special.)-
Rev. James A. Davis, for many years
Professor of Science in Emory and Henry
College, died at his home, near Emory
last night, in the 18th year of his age. The
funeral services will be conducted from
the college chapel tomorrow morning at
10 o'clock.
The remains of W. ii. Wiley. eldest son
oil the late DR.. +. T.. Wiley. president OF
Emory and Henry College. reached
Emory last night from the Bromide Ar
senic Springs. In North Carolina, and
were buried at Emory to-day. large
number of friends and acquaintance
were in attendance.
The trial OF Walter Marks charged
with the murder of Mrs. Rebecca Carl
ton Is now I'm progress here. The trial
is not exciting great interest and the
crowd in attendance Is small. Ii will be
recalled that Mrs. Carlton was fOufd
murdered in her room on the 9Th of De-
cember last. Walter and Jack Marks,
the latter her son-in-law have ever since
been confined in the Jail here, accused
of the crime. a..fAA,A
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
CONSIDER THE CHILDREN.

The New Reservoir Park is not DOING
as much public good as might be expect
ed of IT, considering its natural advan-
tages, the money 1t costs 10 keep IL up,
and its easiness of access by both OF our
srea. street-car lines.
Hundreds of people ought to be at
tracted there where dozens now visit it,
There ought TO be more BENCHES in
shady spots, especially on the north side
There ought 10 be more hydrants where
children and nurses may conveniently re-
fresh themselves. and there ought to be
swings and other devices for the pleasure
Of the young people.
The Dispatch is finding no fault with
any man; but we are printing what thou
sands of thoughtful persons have said
from time to time.
We trust our new city fathers VIII as
certain IL IL be not possible. even with
the funds now on hand. TO improve the
park in all directions. bu; to try particu-
larry 10 make 1t more attractive to
mothers. nurses, and children.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
A GLADSTONE PROPHECY.

In 1871 the late William L. Gladstone
contributed 10 the Nineteenth Century an
article in which he used these words:
"Our first site in Egypt. be it by larceny
or be it by emption, will be the almost
certain egg of a North African empire
that will grow and grow until another
Victoria and another Albert-titles OF
the lake sources of the White Nile-come
within our borders. and till we finally
join hands across the equator with Natal
and Cape Town, to say nothing of the
Transvaal and the Orange river on the
south. or of Abyssinia or Zanzibar to be
swallowed by way of viaticum on our
journey"
This remarkable prophecy, which Cecil
Rhodes is engaged in working out to a
fulflment, was made before Great Bri-
tain found il necessary to occupy Egypt.
When we examine Mr.. Gladstone's pre-
diction by the light of the Transvaal
raid, the planting by Great Britain OF
the Italians at Massowah, the Anglo
Egyptian Nile expedition under Kitche-
ner, and the recent Anglo-French con-
vention touching the respective terrific
rial rights of the two Powers in Africa,
II becomes clear that the Grand Old Man
practically foresaw every detail Of the
movement to establish British dominion
from the Cape TO Cairo
And just here IL may be remarked that
but for Mr. Gladstone's vacillation in
his policy of butcher and bolt" or
slaughter and scuttle"-his prophecy
might have been fulfilled in his lifetime.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
MECKLENBURG COUNTY.
Two QuestiOSs of Interest to CInrls-
willie, BOydtOn, and Chase City.

4
| BOYDTON. VA, July 1.-(Speciai)--
| There are two matters which largely en-
| gage the attention of county people just
now, and particularly the citizens Of
Boydton. GAINESVILLE, and Chase City.
First. the agitation OF the question
whether such corporations as the South
| ern Express Company and the Western
| Union Telegraph Company. doing bust
| ness i'm the county and towns. should be
| required TO pay tax. the same as private
! individuals doing business, or not. They
| have not heretofore been made 10 pay
for the reason that they told the towns
If they were assessed they would discon-
tinue their offices. At GAINESVILLE. which
has recently been Incorporated. the Off
cals refused 10 accept this statement.
and levied a tax of so per year on che
Southern Express Company. ! have II
authortatively that the manager of this
company stated to the GAINESVILLE board
they were only taxed in two places In
Observation-Disclosures and Danville-and
that at Danvile they only paid a tax Of
So year Yet the GAINESVILLE people say
they have an official letter from the
Mayor of Danvile stating that the
Southern Express Company is taxed with
1925 a year. which they collect.
The other subject OF comment Is the
extension of trains II and 49, on the
Southern road. heretofore running from
Keysvile TO Richmond daily and return.
TO Chase City. 1t is claimed that this Is
seeming discrimination against Clarks-
vile and Buffalo Springs; that as mat
ter of business these trains should be ex-
tended to GAINESVILLE. only thirteen miles
farther and there would be double the
travel gotten. Application has been made
TO the Southern officials to investigate
this matter
Sheriff b. f. Cogbill. who has been very
i'll with typhoid-fever, is convalescent and
rapidly recovering.
Among yesterdays arrivals at Buffalo
Springs were Mrs. Il. G. Brodie and son.
James of Henderson, y. c., and James
w. Bailey. of Brunswick county. Va.
There is a big moonlight picnic going
on near Union Level, twelve miles east
of here. tonight. Four hundred invita-
tons were given, and people are there
from several counties-all having happy
time
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
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