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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-05-10
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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-05-10

- FORT STREET. ~
SPECIALS For The Fourth Week
OF The Renovation Sale.
CURTAINS s s al; Az az
TOWELS + +3HSH
TOWELING E EINEN
White Bed Spreads.

The only thought in this renovation
sale is absolute clearance.
This store is never undersold for
equal values, and now that we are
lessening our stock the prices are cut
lower than ever.
Come and see how low we are quot
ing prices-and what sort of values
we are quoting them on. Well con-
vince you, too.
The herald., 1898-09-04

VERY few of these Monte Carlo suicides
are identified. AS a rule, they are either
broken down gamblers or men who have
gone there with the intention of recoupin 6
by a single stroke or losing all and dying.
Silence in many cases is gained by grant
ing to relatives a sum from the secret SER
vice money, which is set aside every year
from the vast Sevenue of the 'Socie,e des
Bains de Mer de Monaco for the purpose
of hushing up scandals. Too much pub
licity, you know, might bring the hand of
Justice on this establishment, which ruins
thousands Of men and women.
Il met few Americans there, but they
were either sight seers or a very cheap
class Of gamblers and bunco men. You
don't find your thoroughbred American
gambler wasting his time at Monte Carlo.
1t Is the hunting ground of the low-down
bunco man, and he can make more by tell
ing Americans hard luck stories than by
playing the tables. 1t was that suicide,
however, which impressed me more than
The herald., 1898-09-04
MONTE CARLO SUICIDES
Number Not Exaggerated-How One
Was Dealt With

II had always believed" said man who
had Just returned from his first trip abroad,
"that the number of suicides credited to
Monte Carlo every year was exaggerated
for sensations sake, but have been there
recently, and am inclined to believe the
worst. 1 am convinced from what saw
that because of the precautions of the au-
thorlties there and the universal system Of
bribery which prevails only small per-
centage of the suicides due to the gambling
table is made known. Just let me ten you
of one that I saw myself.
II was in Monte Carlo on Tuesday, March
%, when, in broad daylight, a well-dressed
man walked ou, of the Casino, sat down or
the steps, and, with a revolver, blew his
brains out. Such incidents are apparently
too common to attract extraordinary at
tention, and the authorities of the place
are always prepared Tor them. Almost
before the smoke of the revolver had cleared
away a lot of attendants rushed out, and
after covering the body with sacking
which was kept on hand for the purpose
removed 1t. All trace Of the tragedy was
washed away, and in less than five min
utes there was nothing on the steps to ex-
cite suspicion. have no doubt that the
authorities buried the body at their own
expense, and that nothing further will be
heard of the case.
The herald., 1898-09-04
TRUE STORY OF "CAMILLE"
Z ,tters, From Younger Dumas Who
Was the Duval of the Play

A Partisan review has very curious
article upon the story of the Dame aux
Camelias," that poor Marie Duplessis,
who died so sadly after life that was
not exemplary, but which romance and
the stage have made famous. The au-
thor of the article, M. Georges Soreau,
publishes letters by the younger Dumas,
which leave no doubt that he introduces
himself in the character of Armand
Duval, the principal character in the
piece in which Marie Duplessis is immor-
talized under the name of Marguerite
Gautier. The story was whispered about
for a long time among theatrical people,
but here are some authentic documents
with which M. Soreau reveals the facts.
Dumas fills not only knew Marie Du-
plessis, but was in love with her. He
simply describes himself in the charac-
ter of Armand Duval. In presenting the
piece to the public, Dumas wrote:
Marie Duplessis did not have all the
pathetic adventures which give to Mar
guerite Gautier, but she was perfectly
willing to have them. If she sacrificed
nothing to Armand, it was because the
latter did not wish any sacrifices. To
her great regret, she played only the
first and second acts in the piece"
In a letter addressed to Sarah Bern
hardt, the celebrated playwright and
novelist said:
my Dear Sarah: Permit me to give
you a copy of an edition Of the Dame
aux Camelias' which is now very rare.
What makes this volume unique of its
kind is the autograph letter which you
will find on page 212, and which is pretty
nearly the same a the letter printed nm
that page. This letter was written by
the genuine Armand Duval about forty
years ago. He was then the same age as
your son. The letter is the only palpable
thing that remains Of the story. 1t seems
to me that it belongs to you Of right,
since you have just brought the dead
man back to youth and life. Keep it, at
all events as a souvenir of the pleasant
The herald., 1898-09-04

white-washed, or partly covered with moss
or vines, with small windows, a fiat roof,
gloomy doorway, and picturesque in
terror. The arrangement is strange, but
proves very agreeable in torrid weather.
Floors Of stone, brick or hard wood permi.
the use Of enough water to satisfy knick-
erbocker housewife.
Windows, small but open, facilitate ven
tilation, and the thick roof keeps out much
of the suns heat. In the interior is a
quadrangle court or vestibule which seems
the favorite spot in each house.
I enclose three photographs, which be
sure to use with the article, as photographs
of army life in Porto Rico are scarce. The
large one shows the natives Of Ponce, who
are still rejoicing at the downfall of Spain
and their good fortune which placed them
under the Stars and Stripes. The other
two scenes were taken at the front and
given me by an English correspondent,
who had secured some fine views before
news Of peace arrived.
MARGHERITA ARL1NA HAMM.
The herald., 1898-09-04
w Corresponds
,eard some native music. ITS Spanish, but

heard some native music. 1t is Spanish, but
modified by local Influences. The Porto
Ricans are IL possible more musical than
we are. Their bands are splendid and their
orchestra above the average. Nearly every
man and woman of any Importance plays
the piano. guitar. violin, mandolin, flute
or flageolet. In character the music runs
to dance, love songs and ballads. The IA
vor!te opera here Is "The Crown OF Dia-
monds."
The young people have a series Of simple
and melodic rhythms which they call
"dansas," but which are not dances at ALL
AS the windows Of all the houses are ever
open, you hear some tune or tunes half the
time.
Truly this is the land Of the lotus eaters.
1t is simply ideal.
! have been spending some time in study
Ing womens dress goods. They are many
and varied, but in the main different from
what we have at home. Within doors
wrappers and gowns Of calico prints, chintz
and eastern cotton are the common style.
For house frocks linens and lace garments,
half-lined, as rule, are the favorites. In
the evening. in spite of the climate, plush
is worn, China silks, crepes, clf1ffons, Ma
nila pinas cloth and grass cloth are not un-
common.
Our boys in buff' are little disgusted
with the way women are treated here, and
1t would do hearts at home good to hear
them chat among themselves. OF course
as in all Latin lands, our sex does not have
the liberty, and independence enjoyea at
home.
Women rarely so marketing or shopping
Instead of that the tradesman or clerk
comes to the house for orders and often
brings samples Of his goods Single girls
usually have duenna or an escort. Married
women are always attended. and in re.
ceiving her fiance coming Puerto Rican
bride must have one or two relatives with
her at any moment.
Many of the houses are enclosed with
walled gardens and iron gates MANY
have bars and gratings over doors and win
dows.
COAMO. Puerto Rico August 14.-Coamo
has surrendered and It was like q mill
tary garden party. Many of the big camps
are here and all seem comfortable. There Is
very little sickness. Our boys are the ad-
miration of the natives. They are used to
the slovenly, half-clad. unpaid and un-
disciplined Spanish soldiery, and are
amazed at the difference. Doctors Hertzoe
and Wicklow of the medical department
came over from Ponce to call. They were
much pleased by the work done by the
women's auxiliaries. DR.. Hertzog has won
praise down here through his methods Of
disinfection in the camps and hospitals.
General Wilson has shown us every cour-
tesy, and his staff are unremitting to all of
the correspondents, nurses and inspectors
In their attentions. both at this town and al
Ponce.
1t seems little strange to live in mil.
itary town under military rule, where the
conquered are in the throes of the greatest
happiness of their lives. The scenery is
beautiful here. Plantations are very we'll
kept, the vegetation is rich and luxur,ant.
and the roads are unusually good. The
handsome homes and quaint parks COM
hine to make fascinating picture.
In camp here this morning ran across
The herald., 1898-09-04
PORTO RICO CLIMATE UNSURPASSED
WONDERFUL DISHES OUR SOLDIERS ARE EN-
DEAVORING TO KEEP A RECORD OF
How the Natives Went Half Wild Over the Assurance Of
Liberty From the Spanish Yoke-The
Women an Interesting Lot

PONCE. Porto Rico, Aug. 2O.-(Special
Correspondence to The Herald.) 1 arrived
In this delightful old Spanish-American
city just in time to witness the general
rejoicing over the capitulation Of San Juan
and several other smaller cities and towns.
Ponce resembled tropical belle at bridal
ceremony. She sang. she danced. she
wreathed herself in flowers and was al
most delirious in the JOY of her new state.
The American ships In the harbor were
dressed in all their best finery; the Col
,umbia was regal in her war paint. the
Terror and the sister monitors rose above
everything In their picturesque grandeur
and all around were the transports with
hags flying. landing troops.
We had flag raising almost an hour
after our arrival. Senior Serafin Sanchez
Mr.. Robert Graham of Boston, Mr.. Tracy
OF Venezuela, Mr.. Pearce of New York.
Judge Dickey of Brooklyn and Major West
participating. Old Glory was flung across
the principal street from the Hotel In
glaterra. Thousands of natives gathered
around us and went half wild with Joy
when we sang the national hymn. AS q
The herald., 1898-09-04
,,rt name which must be somewhat

mart. a. name which must be somewhat
indifferent to you, and, on my part, a
happiness which becomes impossible.
1T is useless, to tell you how sad feel
since YOU already know how much 1 love
you.
"Farewell. You have too big heart
not to understand the significance of this
letter, and too much intelligence not to
pardon me for it. A thousand remem-
brances. ALEXANDER DUMAS.
In 1896, during the time when the
Renaissance presented the piece with the
costumes of 1880, Nine. Sarah Bernhardt
often told her friends the following little
anecdote:
eat Marty, about 1884, asked Alexan-
der Dumas to give personal description
of Armand Duval.
"That will not be difficult said he
smiling. i have only to send you my por-
The herald., 1898-09-04

Of chicken, prawns, chilies. okras and to-
matoes. 1t has a warm red color, de-
lightful perfumes and an Irresistible flavor.
They color rice red by boiling it with toma-
toes, and green with spinach. They wash
the flavor out with warm water, which
leaves the color unaffected.
There seems to be no extreme heat here.
The climate reminds me of Japan, the Ha-
waiian islands and the mountains Of Geor-
gia. I am told frost Is unknown and that
abundant rains Nom the trade winds keep
the soil In perfect condition.
I have just seen General Miles at the
custom house. He is satisfied with the sit
uation and Is happy over peace declara-
tions. He has only words Of praise for his
men and the Porto Rican people. He is
the idol Of the whole country. They have
associated him with the saints in their
beautiful old churches here and he is SO
worshiped and crowned with attention and
gifts that 1t seems to pail upon him.
There was splendid cavalry drill today
and a review In the plaza. The harbor is
gay with flags. You can hardly see the
sky for Old Glory. Up at the park today
The herald., 1898-09-04

some books and magazines sent by Mrs.
Donald Mclean, regent of the New York
City chapter OF the Daughters of the Amer
lean Revolution. Both officers and sold
iers are eloquent in their thankfulness. This
body has certainly scored grand success
In their branch OF It's work.
In my work have to ride from five to
eight hours a day, both by carriage and
mule back, which ever the roads allow.
l find novel and enjoyable surroundings at
every point. The whole island is Garden
Of Eden, and the people are deliciously odd
and curious. The women are exceptionally
pretty, graceful, modest and artistic. They
follow the styles OF Paris and Madrid, but
preserve much Of the picturesque effect Of
ye olden time. I have seen bo1eros mass
of lace stripes and ribbons, mantillas Of
ancient Gothic lace, and evening cloaks Of
royal velvet. The Spanish slipper with the
arched instep is much in evidence among
the wealthy women, and the wearers are
| famous for their pretty feet and ankles.
Sometimes the slipper covers silk or en-
broidered hose, and sometimes, though l
may not be believed, white rosy or olive
cuticle. On the other hand, middle-aged
or old women Of the better class, and all
the women Of the lower classes go about
with rundown or heelless slippers and look
as slovenly as can be. Some have shuf-
| fling gait from long use of this lazy wo-
mans footwear.
The women are not far advanced intel
lectually, according to our standards, but
they make good wives and housekeepers.
took trip up to Mayaguez. which is our
latest possession, and Of all the places have
visited yet this is the prettiest and most
congenial. Imagine the landscape Of Geor-
| gia. the luzuriant vegetation of Southe.
California. and the queer architecture In
which the Spaniards keep alive the middle
age, and you have this delightful place
| Most of the houses are Of brick or stone.
The herald., 1898-09-04
Armyi From cepcd tn pmta
Hmm

evening of Saturday last, and as feeble
testimonial of my great admiration and
profound gratitude.
"A. DUMAS, Fills.
January 49, 1884,"
The following Is Dumas autograph
letter to Marie Duplessis:
my Dear Marie: am not rich enough
to love you the way I would wish, nor
poor enough to be loved after your fash
ion. Let US forget, therefore, on your
The herald., 1898-09-04
trait when I was twenty years old -
Paris correspondence of the Courier ces
Etats-Unis.
Women in Business

The interested observer has only to make
a tour of the downtown restaurants around
the noon hour to realize the significance Of
the phrase, "the woman in business" The
tables and counters are crowded with wo-
men who order and partake of their mid
day meal with as characteristic executive
dispatch as does the typical man of af-
fairs. Today if confirmation were needed
that the time is left behind when matrimo-
NAL partnership was the only one in which
women were thought to be competent to
engage, it would be afforded by the daily
noontlde exhibition of hungry femininity
around the quick-lunch counter.-Philadele
pha Times. !,
The herald., 1898-09-04

viye, She-How kind and thoughtful you
are! Will you introduce him to me?-Van-
ity Fair.
Am I to understand that there is no
hope?" he asked. "Well," she replied,
when we have another war, II you enlist
and make a record may consider the idea
Of marrying you."-Philadelphia North
American.
The herald., 1898-09-04

anything else. couldn't help speculating
as to who the poor chap was, and how his
friends or family would account for his dis
appearance. That led me 10 wonder how
so many such unfortunates were swallowed
every year by Monte Carlo, leaving behind
no record Of their end. don't believe that
any one but the authorities Of the place
knows the number Of suicides there, and
It would not be discreet for them to tell."-
New York Sun.
The herald., 1898-09-04
AFTER THE PROPOSAL

''This is the best thing out" chuckled the
accepted suitor as he extinguished the par
lor lamp.-Philadelphi Record.
He (desperately)-Tel me the truth. Is
It not my poverty that stands between us?
She (sadly)-Y-e-s. He with a ray of
hope)-I admit that am poor, but have
an aged uncle who is very rich and bach
elor. He is an invalid and cannot long sur
The National tribune., 1898-12-01
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tense, thinking, perhaps, ii might be
man who had seen me Secrete mySc1.
Suddenly, howev. r, il sprung lightly
unon the log and dropped itself through
the opening right over my face; il was a
coon, but it saw the place was occupied
and politely withdrew. Possibly | was
intruding myself into its quarters. but as
il did not wait To demand any apologies, |
offered none. 1t was large and fat. and
would have made a famous roast; but
had To lay STILL for my neighborS on the
hill were vigilant, and had they seen me
for second they would have been after
me with SHARP stick. which they would
have applied without mercy.
DISTURBING REBEL BEAUS.
That night / left my log, and took the
back track for Readvviie. | went across
the country till had passed the last Of
their picket fires. of which there appeared
10 be several lines. these being formed by
Morgan's men, who were cOnscripting
every man they could find. | passed very
close to some of the postS-So near that i
could hear the men talking i'll a low tore.
At one place | chased out of an old log
house two soldiers who were inside talk
ing to some females. As soon as | dis
covered they were in there, / Secreted
myself behind the chimney and BEGAN
peeping through the cracks. The fellows
seemed to be on very friendly terms with
The National tribune., 1898-12-01

it the SAME, struggling mass of men now
partly hidden by clouds of smoke and then
i'll open view. Thus the battle ragged till
night dropped her mantle over the scene.
Little by little the enemy was driven back,
and when the shadows of night began to
deepen, gave up he fight and quietly re-
tired from the field.
Wearied with the confusion and excite
ment, we threw ourselves down to rest, but
not to sleep The voice Of comrades calling,
hurried here and there, now holding our
canteen to the lips of dying brother, now
endeavoring to smooth the couch of a wound
ed comrade, and now hastily answering a
pleading voice, ''Oh, give me water"
July % was q sad day to the regiments
COMPRISING Leggett's Division. There was
no excitement to keep up our strength as
with mute lips we gathered together those
who had fallen on the previous day, and
with many an aching heart wrapped them
in their winding sheet and laid them tender
ly away.-M. g. Loop, 65th Ohio, Geneseo,
Kan.
The National tribune., 1898-12-01

On returning to the house they vowed
vengeance 10 his daughter She told TN
TO go and make their threats to her father
hin, self: but they didn't. 60. Old Jack
was very PROF.. OF his gun--a long, fuil-
stocked rife. Patting II afleellonateiy'
he said:
You see. she is so old and is worn so
thin, that when push a bullet down her
she strains and swells out her sides IKE
a snake Swalowin' toad; but, by hockey,
| can knock the spots out OF secesh
yet
From Dill's took the main road to town,
and in an hour | was at Headquarters
making my report.
GEN. ST. NLEY'S RAID.
The next duty was on was when Gen.
-. S. Stanley, Chief of Cavalry, maze ms
daShing raid on the rebel camps near
MIDI eton Tenn. 1t was brilliant al
fair, and managed with consunlrna 5 sh'.i'
Leaving Camp Stanley late IN the even
ing about the last OF March or the first OF
April. 1853, he led heavy column OF cav
alry down upon the camps in the VIclhity
Of Middleton, the march being conducted
in the night, the darkness and DUST SO
impenetrabie that a man could scarcely
see his file leader: indeed, the General
had to station guides all along the route
at crossroads 10 prevent some OF the col
un1ns from taking the wrong way.
The 4th Regular Cav. had the lead,
their advance guard consisting of about
20 men. who behaved most CALAMITY,
driving in the rebel pickets and throwing
the first camp into confusion by an I'M
petuous charge, entering ii simu ltaneous-
iy with the flying pickets themselves.
The rebels. being taken by surprise,
leaned from their beds or blankets without
coats, pants, or hats-some, even, with,
out drawers Our men cut and hacked
away as they advanced, until the rebels
discovered that their assaiants were but
The National tribune., 1898-12-01

handful Of men, when they rallied, and
drove the Regulars out Of camp with a
whitening fire which caused our boys to
suffer severely. But that was only for a
moment; Gen. Stanley was almost inn
mediateiy upon the enemy with his heavy
him by one grand irresistible, over
whelming charge.
On and over the terror stricken rebels
rode Stanley's darin- men with their
flashing blades, and TIE Spartan band of
Regulars. being thus relieved from bear
ing the whole burden c. rebel fire, rallied
again and dashed headlong into the thick
est of the battle. On and on they sped,
and so the first camp was carried, and the
Second Brigade under the gallant Col
Eli Long, rushed upon the foe. the ground
fairly trembling beneath the mighty host OF
maddened horses, while the air was filed
with the clash of steel, the rattle of sabers,
the hurried fire of the enemy, the shouts
of the victOrs, the hoarse commands of
officers choked with dust, and the groans
and shrieks of the wounded and the dying
Woe to the man, be he friend or foe who
fell on that field amid that impetuous
charge. He sank only to be trodden un-
der foot and crushed TO death.
TURcHIN's CHARGE.
On rolled another wing of the command
under Gen. John Turchin, sweeping over
all OppOS1tIOH, t1il III was suddenly fired
upon from third camp. But even here
there was scarcely a momentary check
The doughty General raised himself in his
stirrups and shouted:
Now, boys, We makes Won more
scharge."
Before the sound of his voice had died
away the column was sweeping pell-mell
through the camp, among the tents and
shanties OF the enemy. Frightened be-
yond measure, the rebels almost ceased
to fight. but threw down their arms and
thought only of escape.
Our men rushed madly on after resist
ance had ceased until recalled by the
bugie, after which they returned i'm tri-
umph to Murfreesboro, leading with them
500 of the rebels as prisoners of war
Every regiment-He eth Pa, the 4th
Regulars, the 4th Mic -, the 9TH Ohio
and Sd Ind.-all Sc led to be in their
element that morning; and each member
of those regiments must ever regard as a
proud day in their history that one on
which they charged and cleared the rebel
camps at Middleton. 1t was a glorious
victory TO them and a whitening defeat to
the enemy.
ITO be confinuedl
The National tribune., 1898-12-01
FIGHTING THEW OYER
What the Veterans Have to Say
About Their Campaigns.

The Editor would DO glad to receive from
the veterans Volunteers and Regulars articles
of from 500 TO / 600 words written exclusively
for The NATIONAL TRIBUNE, and for publica-
ton in the Fighting Them Over department, or
articles of about 900 words for special ublica-
ton. The subject should be of interest 10 veter-
for historical accuracy of statement Narratives
OF the behavior of some part cusr regiment
brigade, or division on some field wherein it
it took prominent part. in some siege wherein
it acted Extensively defensively; reTninis-
cences of prison life, the march, the battle or
the camp-ali such are solicited. The naval
veterans arc invited to give narratives of their
service in various enterprises. The Editor
especially desires for publication outside of
the Fighting Them Over columns sketches
of personal I'D venture. or of humorous incl
dent connected with wartime service. Articles
will receive prompt consideration, and If avail
able he inserted. Stamps should be inclosed if
1t is desired that the manuscript be returned if
unavailable.