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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-05-20
-THE-
SUN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.
OF CANADA.
Summary Of the Annual Report for 1897

New Life Applications re-
ceived during 1897. .S16,292
Increase over 1896 .... 5,1S2
Cash Income for year end
ing 31st Dec, 1897. 2,23S
Increase over 1896. .... 352
Assets at 31st December,
1897 ......... 1922
Increase over 1896. 934
Reserve for Security of
POlicyholders ... $3.50
Increase over 1896. 924
Surplus over all Liabili-
ties, except Capital. 314
Surplus over all Liabili
ties and Capital Stock 5S;
Surplus over all Liabili-
ties, except Capital. 6SS
Claims Paid during 1897. 46;
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-05-20
c. BREWER Z CO., Id.
Queen Street, Honolulu, H. l.
AGENTS FOR

Hawaiian Agricultural Company, Ono
mea Sugar Company, HOnomu Sugar
Company, Wailuku Sugar Company,
Waihee Sugar Company, Makee Su-
gar Company, Haleakala Ranch
Company, Kapapala Ranch.
Planters Line, San Francisco Packets,
Charles Brewer e. Co.'s Line to Bos-
ton Packets.
Agents Boston Board of Underwrit-
ers.
Agents for Philadelphia Board Of I'm
derwriters.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-05-20
TTGnSuCId General Banking Z Exchange Business
THE
HONOIQI Mercantile AGENCY
Will Collect your Accounts for
you in a Prompt and Sat-
iSfaCtOry Manner. \

FOUR ACTIVE COLLECTORS are
continually on the go, and others will
be added with the increase of business.
Returns made on all bills collected
the day after collection.
Special rates for special classes OF
bills.
Ring up telephone No. 256, or call
around at 210 King street, for further
information.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-05-20
Monuments and HGadStODGS.

The undersigned is prepared to do
CEMETERY work Of all kinds, and
supply MONUMENTS and HEAD
STONES of which he has a great va
riety Of the latest and most artistic de-
signs, and will also supply stone cop
ing. separately for surrounding ceme-
terry lots.
Estimates given in Marble, Granite,
Hawaiian stone, etc.
ERHD. HARRISON.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-05-20

The supply of the Celebrated Seat
tie Book Beer" is rapidly disappearing
in town. The lovers Of this nutri-
tious spring beverage can obtain it for
a limited time at the Criterion Saloon.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-05-20

and books. a vast fund of valuable
information is contained in these.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-05
ASK CUBAN RECOGNITION. The Democratic Campaign Committee Meet and Pass a Resolution.

A meeting of the campaign committee of the Democratic party of San Fran cisco was held in the parlors of the Bald win Hotel last evening. P J. Harney presided and J. F. McGovern acted as secretary. A general political discussion took place, after which it was decided to hold meeting of the General Democratic Committee on Monday evening. April II, for the purpose of organizing district clubs, whose duty it shall be to reorgan- ize the entire party in the city. Secretary McGovern, was read and unani- mously passed:
 Whereas, The appointment of Hon. W. ]. Biggy as Registrar of Voters of this city and county is one that comments itself to all ton of merit and faithfuness in public llfei therefore be 1t
 Resolved, That the thanks of this committee be extended to Governor James H. Budd for making creditable selection.
 Dr. D. F. Ragah also presented a reso- lution, which was likewise adopted. It read as follows:
 Whereas. The spirit of liberty has ever been therefore be 1t
 Resolved, That the Campaign Committee of the Democratic party of the city and county of San Francisco memorialize the President and Congress to recognize the beiligerent rights of the CubanS.
 After the reading and acceptance of these two resolutions the committee ad- journed to meet again at the Baldwin at p. m. on Saturday next.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-05
on the improvement; hence an extra

on the improvement; hence an extra fine job of work is proposed.
 The specifications call for concrete bed nine inches thick. The concrete IS to be formed of cement, sand and rock, in this proportion: One part cement, three parts sand and seven parts rock. The space to be paved is about 100000 square feet. Considering the specifica- tionS and the fact that the work must be kept in repair for five years at the expense of the contractor, the price IS not high.
 When the work is done the city will have a Dolly Warden pavement on Mar ket street from Second to Fifth. The railroad company will retain the stone block pavement between the c1r rails where the blocks are laid over an iron arch and bound together by cement. The space between the tracks may be paved with bitumen. In front Of the Emporium there Is wooden block pavement, which has been accepted Permission has been granted to allow a wooden block pavement in front or the Phelan building.
 It is said that MT. McDonald, on gen. eral principles of reciprocity, has re- solved to give the city fine sample or his work in the proposed new pave ment He is closely identified with the care and improvement of the streets. He has the contract for sweeping the streets, for which he draws down about s11 .O00 a month. Then he has some kind of a private arrangement-or, at least, the City Street Improvement Company has-for repairing and p7tch- ing accepted streets. The little formal ity of a contract or authorization by some responsible party for doing this work is missing, but bills are rendered and allowed just the same. It is.rough- ly estimated that these little side jobs and the street sweeping enable the Im- provement Company to draw out of the treasury something like $150,000 per annum. When it comes to influence, Mcdonald Is = lSingpin. The Super intendent of Streets is not in his class.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-05
Injured by a Bear.

Frederick Louis, alias Goldman Smith, an animal trainer at the Chutes was slightly injured yesterday morning in an encounter with a grizzly bear. Louis, who has charge of the performing bears and wolves in the large exhibition arena entered the cage yesterday morning to prepare the animals for the show, having previously given the bear who afterward attacked him a severe beating. In leaving the inclosure he slipped and fell and bruin. seeing his opportunity for revenge bounced upon him and sunk his claws into the fleshy part of his leg, inflicting several slight scratches. In trying to get away from the claws of the enraged brute Louis again slipped, this time falling within reach of the bears teeth. The animal used them to advantage in depriving the unlucky trainer of small fraction of the calf of his leg He finally succeeded in getting to the door of the cage and out of the reach of the bear. He spared no time in getting to a physi- elan near by, where he had the scratches dressed and cauteriZed. The only part of the performance that Louis did not seem to relish was the fact that he was so thoroughly shaken up. having dangled from the teeth of the animal for about four minutes.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-05

and out of the cars will also have careful attention. It Is the intention to provide either skilled attendants to sit in the cars or to allow mothers or sisters to take care Of the youngsters on their journeys around the booths and floral gardens.
 At first the larger of the two animals seemed to resent being made to appear so brilliant an object He had watched the fitting of his brother in his gorgeous crimson clothing, and for awhile he show ed distinct signs of objecting. The keeper soon treasured him. however, and he re- mained perfectly passive while the artist was sketching him. The animals were then given good walk in their new dress to accustom them to 1t, and all traces of uneasiness promptly disappeared.
 An electrical thought-reading machine, wireless telephone, number of living pictures floating through the air without the aid of wires, and a whispering gall lery are the latest novelties to have at- tention. But there are new ideas flowing in on the committee from day to day Each one is given careful consideration,
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-05
FOUND A FATAL TOY.
A Ten-Year-0ld Girl Plduinu With Pistol Shoots
 HHrSalf
Herself.

He thought her asleep at first, but going closer found her face covered with blood and the pistol on the floor beside her. He rushed screaming from the house to the street, where he attracted the attention of Officer Bush of the Southern station, who went into the house and found the little girl weltering in her own blood and in dying condition. The policeman im- mediately sent for an ambulance and had the girl taken to the hospital. The doc tors did everything in their power to save her, but despite their efforts she died an hour after reaching the hospital.
 A message was sent to the Cliff House for the father and mother soon after the child was found to be shot. They has, tened to the hospital, which they reached few moments after the little heart had ceased to beat. They were prostrated with grief at the sad occurrence and blame themselves for having left the child alone and for having kept the weapon in place where she could easily get hold of it.
 When the news of the death of the girl was reported at Central Police Station detectives were detailed on the case as 1t was thought some one might have killed the child. A thorough investiga- ton failed to connect any one with the shooting and the officers are convinced that 1t was purely accidental.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-05
ARMY AND NAVY GETTING READY The Torpedo-Boat on the Ways at the Union
 Iron Works.
Examples Of Rapid Work ln the Construction Of
 Ships.
General Shafter Leaves for San Diego to Inspect Coast
 FOrtifIcatiOns.

The torpedo-boat for the United States navy. now In course of construction nt the Union Iron Works, will be launched early in June and be ready for active service early in August. This 24O-ton boat will have a speed of thirty knots an hour and will be fitted with six tor pedo tubes, one finch gun and two rapid fire machine guns.
 Ahe steamship St. Paul. built for the Alaska Commercial Company. will be launched at the Union Iron Works at 11:19 a. m. tomorrow. The ship will oe curistened by Miss Louise Bertha Sloss- AS examples of rapid work in ship building the facts are cited that the Jap anese cruiser Chitose was launched Janu- ary 22, 1898, and within sixty working days thereafter the steamship St. PaUl IS lo be launched at the same slip. The Mauat was launched November q, 1897, ana as the same slip the Senator was launcHeu March l9 lS9S. The Senator will go 10 sea April 27 and the St. Paul on May io; The keel of the Japanese cruiser was ia19 on May 8. 1897, and the ship was launche9 January 22. 1898. It is said that this speed in construction Is not surpassed in the English shipyardS. The battle-ship Wls- consin will be launched early next year and finished within the time speclhed Dy
 General W. R. shafter, U. s. A. com- manding the Department of California- left the city yesterday on a tour or m ln-
 
 tenant R. H. Noble, First Infantry, and Lieutenant John D. Miley, Fifth Arul- lery, engineer officer. The general and his staff officers will view the fortifica- tions at Ballast Point, San Diego, and extend their observations to other points on the coast line of this State between San Diego and San Francisco. The en- trance or channel leading to the Bay of San Diego is so narrow that three ten-inch rified breech-loading guns now in position to defend. that harbor ought to be able to destroy any hostile ship att tempting to run by the battery.
 Colonel James M. Moore, chief quarter master of the Department of California. visited the Presidio and inspected quite a number of horses recently purchased by contract. Colonel Moore is acknowl- edged in the army to be one of the best judges of horses to be found in the United States. He remarked yesterday that some fine horses were secured for the Fourth Cavalry.
 The Government recently gave the American Biscuit Company an order for 22 GOO forty-pound tins of pilot bread or SS0.OO0 pounds. After the fire this order was placed with. the Eclipse and Eagle bakeries. When the fire occurred the American Biscuit Company was running over time, which computed by hours gave ten days work a week. The Eagle and Eclipse bakeries accepted the orders on the rush" conditions
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-05
PEACE IN CHINATOWN.
The Warning Tongs Compelled to
 Cease Fighting.

The highbinder war which was on the verge of breaking out in Chinatown Is off and peace reigns among the Mongolians, for a time at any rate.
 The merchants of the See Yup Associa- ton held meeting at the corner of Way erly place and Clay street last evening for the purpose of averting the threat ened trouble and succeeded in bringing the warning factions to an amicable un- derstanding. The warlike feeling was be- tween the Sin Sue Ting and the Suey Sing tongs, both of which are branches of the See Yup Company. The Sin Sue Wings are the ones who have the griev- ance, and the wounding of Lum Sier by one of their men Wednesday night didn't satisfy their grudge, so they have been declaring they must have more blood
 Representatives from both the warning factions were called before the meeting of the association last night, and after considerable barley, during which the Sin Sue Wings vowed they would not stop the fight, the merchants finally declared that there must be an end of the fighting. They issued the ultimatum that if after their warning any shooting took place they would notify the police of the where abouts of the guilty parties and every as- Sistance would be given the officers to se- cure arrests and convicrion. Both tongs, seeing that the merchants were deter mined, agreed to stop the fighting and no further trouble Is apprehended.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-05
CoRONER's INQUESTS.
Owners of the Newport Building on Mission Street Censured by the
 Jurv for NeClect

Coroner Hawkins yesterday held sev- eral inquests. In the case of Sol omon J. Hildebrandt, who on March 15 was caught between the belt and the pulley of a machine on which he was working, the jury rendered a verdict that death was caused "by accident through his own carelessness."
 The verdict in the case of Patrick Mc- Hugh, the Morse patrolman killed by fall ing down an elevator shaft in the New port building, 21S Mission street, was that the deceased "came to his death through injuries received in a fall by accident through his own carelessness. and we hereby censure the owner or owners of said building for not having proper and safe guard rails around the elevator shaft on each floor''
 In the case of Benjamin Smith of POT Fillmore street, killed while asleep by inhaling the fumes of Illuminating gas from leaky gas fixtures, the verdict was that death was purely accidental.
 In the case of William Savage, the six teen-year-ol boy killed by falling from a scaffolding on which he was working in shipyard near the Union Iron Works, the verdict was that the cause of the fall of the deceased was unknown.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-05

THILE playing with revolver at
 \HI her fathers home, 80 Jessie street,
 WV yesterday afternoon, Mary Antip-
 pa. the ten-year-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. Basil Antippa. accidentally shot herself. The bullet entered over the left eye, lodging in the brain. She was taken to the Harbor Receiving Hospital, where she died from the effects of the wound without regaining consciousness and before the arrival of her parents, who were away from home when the ac- cident occurred.
 The father and mother of the little girl own a candy and fruit stand near the Cliff House and left her at home yes- terday while they went to their place of business. A ten-month-old baby was left in charge of the girl, and this child was the only person present when the fatal shot was fired, so just how 1t hap pened is not known. The revolver was a 3S-caliber American Bulldog, owned by the father and kept in bureau drawer. It is supposed that in the absence of her parents the girl, child-like. had been rummaging through the bureau, came across the pistol and thinking it a good plaything began to experiment with it.
 A twelve-year-o brother of the girl. who had been selling papers, returned home about 8 o'clock and discovered his sister lying on the floor of the bedroom
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-05
Sergeant M. o. Anderson Appointed in His
 Place.
Patrolrnan William BrOphy Received Merited
 Promotion.
PROBING BURKE'S DEATH.
The Men Who So Base1y Deserted Him Are to Bo Tried for
 COwardIco.

The Police Commissioners met yes terday afternoon as pension board and retired Lieutenant Bennett and Police Officer Wells. Bennett has been ailing for some time, and at his re- quest his name was placed on the pen sion list
 Wells has been disabled for at least a year. due, It is claimed, to a combin- ation of diseases. The Commissioners at first decided to dismiss him from the force, but as he had served the allotted time, they finally agreed to retire him on pension.
 Last night the Commissioners again met and appointed Sergeant Anderson of Captain Spillane's division lieuten- ant, to take the place of Bennett. re- tired. Anderson is one of the best known men in the department, and has a host of friends. To-day he will as- sume the duties of lieutenant ofy the Potrero police station
 On motion of Commissioner Gunst Police Officer William Brophy was promoted to the position of sergeant. Brophy has been connected with the force for number of years, and is held in high esteem by his superior officers. After his appointment was made known he was warmly congratu- lated by his fellow policemen.
 For several reasons, the Commission CTS decided to postpone the appoint ment of a successor to the late Lieu tenant Burke until the next regular meeting.
 At that time it is expected they will also appoinA two sergeants to the va cancies caused by the dismissal of the disgraced Sergeant Davis and the pro- motion of Sergeant finders -n It is understood that Policemen Merrick and Phillips will De appointed. They have the inside track, and having the con- fidence of the C. mmissioners, their promotion is almost assured.
 After making the two appointments, the Commissioners discussed the cow ardly methods of the four policemen who deserted Lieutenant Burke when he was shot anu killed by Haynes, the murderous tinsmith. A diagram of the cabin in which the murderer lived was shown to the Commissioners, as well as drawing showing the positions of the men who so cowardly deserted their brave leader. Chief Lees explained the diagram and also the positions occupied by the officers when Burke was shot. Owing to the absence of President Tobin, who is confined to his bed on account of sickness, the Commissioners, after short discussion, decided to postpone action until the meeting next Monday night.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-05

and all those which are likely to add to the enjoyment of the crowds that will throng the Pavilion are adopted, the idea being to have a most unique fete.
 The ladies of California Lodge No 1 have concluded to fit up a plantation booth at the festival in which will be heard darky melodies, banjo-playing, etc. Tables will be provided and coffee will be served. Mrs. Sam Mayer, Mrs. George Johnson and Mrs. Merrill are the ladies at the head of the committee.
 The ladies of Oakland are beginning to hold meetings and promise to put Oak land in line for the festival. Yesterday the ladies of Oakland Lodge met at the Masonic Cathedral in Oakland. Mrs. George Smith, wife of the master of Oak land Lodge, was elected chairman. Mrs. William Clifford was elected secretary. About 150 ladies present concluded to di- vide the city into four sections and ap- point a chairman to solicit donations and contributions to the art booth. Mrs. Pat terson, Miss Rutherford, Mrs. Voorhies. Mrs J. B. Daniels, each have a section of Oakland for their work.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-05
TWO MASKED ROBBERS
 INVADE A SALOON.
Compel a Weaverville Bartender to Surrender a Sackful of
 Coin

BEDDING, April 4.-One of the most daring robberies in the history of Trin- ity County took place in Weaverville at about Ii o'clock Saturday night. There were dozen men in the Elite saloon, when two masked robbers entered through the rear door. and with drawn revolvers compelled all the inmates to stand with their faces against the wall Tbe robbers took from the barkeeper, Fred Miller, a sack containing $350 in coin. They then departed as suddenly as they had appeared.
 Both robbers wore masks of gray col ored cloth One of them Is described as being about five feet ten inches in height, and the other was about an inch shorter. inc authorities are working upon the idea that the work was done by non-residents.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-05
Runaway at North Beach.

A four-horse team belonging to J. Kruse, lumber dealer, ran away at Fil- bert and Jones streets yesterday after noon and one of the horses was so badly injured that it will probably die. The driver locked the rear wheel of the wagon to serve as brake going down the steep grade. but when half way down the rope started the horses down the hill at breakneck speed. At Lombard street one of the horses fell and was seriously in- jured by the flying lumber. He was taken away in the ambulance to the veterinary hospital.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-05
A FEAST FOR ART LOVERS. Delorme's Interieur de Ferme Now on Exhibition at the Emporium.

The "Interieur de Ferme,'' or farmhouse interior, one of the famous Delorme col lection of paintings and a companion to "The Blacksmith Is attracting crowds to the second floor of the Emporium, where 1t is on exhibition. The two are alike and yet different. In "The Black light. while in the ..Interieur the slant ing rays of sunlight attract the eye first The former represents the Workingman at his trade, while the latter shows the home of the working woman.
 The painting is the property of F. E. Galbraith of Toronto Canada, owner of the Delorme collection.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-05
A Cantain to Retire

The term of Captain Edgar C. Sutliffe as commanding officer of Company C.. First Infantry Regiment, N G. C., will expire in the carly part of June, and he has announced his intention of not stand ing for reelection. It is probable that he will be succeeded by First Lieutenant Thomas w. Sparrowe. and that Second Lieutenant William N. Swazey will he promoted to be first lieutenant
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-05
Will Give a Chicken Barbecue.

One of the events of the coming picnic season will be the chicken barbecue to be given at Agricultural Park, San Jose, on Sunday, April IT, by Lodge I of the Jour neymen Butchers Protective and Benevo- lent Association of the Pacific coast The fare for the round trip will include ad- mission to the grounds and the privilege of participation in the festivities. The fol- lowing members of the association will have charge of the affair and will consti- tute the committee of arrangements R. c. Kelly, Morris Marks, Charles Rues- finger and Joseph Shepperton.