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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-03-31
HOUSE.

At the opening Of the House yesterday
morning, Minister Damon read the re-
port of Marshal Brown regarding the
situation of the residents of Kamanuwai
in consequence of the recent flood, as fol-
lows:
''In re damage to houses and effects of
persons living in the vicinity of Haalilia-
manu- and Smiths bridges, I should state
that such damage, for the most part.
consists of the thorough soaking which
the clothes and bedding of those living on
the lower floors of buildings in that dis
trict received.
"a great deal of mud was carried into
these houses by the flood and this, more
than the water, did the damage. The
report of Captain Parker whom I de-
tailed to visit all persons residing in this
district, was, that what most Of them
desired was bedding and blankets, and
clothing for some of such losses shows
the following 9S males (adults) 90 fe
males; III children were damaged.
"A number of families have already
moved out of the district and taken Up
their abode elsewhere until such time as
the mud and water shall have entirely
disappeared from that district.
"A few wagons or baggage expresses
if placed at the disposal of these people
for a few days would be of great service
to them.
Il would suggest that. if it is possible
for the Government to do so, that those
most in need be provided with clothing
and bedding
Rep. Kahaulelo presented a petition
from residents of Lahaina protesting
against any form of an amendment to the
Constitution.
Rep. Loebenstein presented the follow
ing petitions
l. For an appropriation Of $500 to aid
in the construction of a telephone line
from Holualoa, Kona, to Waimea, South
Kohala, thereby completing a telephone
circuit of the Island of Hawaii
2 For an appropriation u $4,000 for
the construction of a road u feet wide,
leading from Waimea, in the District of
| South Kohala, Hawaii, to and to connect
with the Government road at Huehue in
the District of North Kona, Hawaii,
thereby encircling this island with a prop
| er road for the purpose of traffic or travel
Both petitions We're referred to the
Public Lands Committee.
| Rep. Robertson reported for the special
committee to whom had been referred
the recent unpleasantness between the
Senate and House, in part, as follows:
I'VE are satisfied, however, that there
was no discourtesy intended by the Sen
ate in the hasty action taken, and we
have reason to believe that, in the future
our bills will receive due consideration al
the hands of that body.
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HAVE MADE IT Up.
House Committee Says SGlate'S
Action Was Not HaSty.
SENATE APPROVES THE PLANS
Passes Appropriation for Sewers.
Harbor Item Goes to
Committee.
SENATE APPROVES THE PLANS
SENATE.
Thirty-third Day, March 30.

Thirty-third Day, March 30.
Senator Brown announced that House
bills relating to the widening of streets
and the cultivation of coffee and ramie
had been presented to the President for
his signature.
The House bill to encourage the culti-
walton of grapes was read by title and
referred to the Commerce Committee. The
House bill relating to the release of dover
was read by title and referred TO the
judiciary Committee
The Loan bill was reported from the
Printing Committee and taken up for con-
sideration. The item of $4,000 for Harbor
Improvement, Honolulu, was referred to
the special committee having under con-
sideration the bill to provide wharves for
the Oahu Railway on motion of Senator
McCandIess who said that there was some
opposition among the citizens - the pro-
posed plan of the Government to make
one long wharf at the Eva end Of the
harbor instead of slips. The item OF
s20, 900 for harbor Improvement, Hilo, and
a new item of $1,000 for new wharf, Ma
hiku, was referred to the Public Lands
Committee. Other items We're referred to
the Public Lands Committee as follows
Waipio grade, s6000 new roads in the
Makawao district, Maui, $4,000; roads anC
bridges, Kauai, $500. The item of $4,0O
| for bridge at Lauhulu was deferred or
motion of Senator Brown who told tbs
| Senate of the destruction of bridges by
| the flood of last Sunday on the other side
of the Island.
The Senate refused to pass the item o
| 81, 800 for the completion of Diamond Heat
| lighthouse but instructed the Committe
on Public Lands instead to Investigate
the condition of the light as now con
| structed. 1t was said that the grea
weight of the light, some Is tons, is to b
supported only by four galvanized irol
posts and that half gale would toppl
the structure or bend one of the posts
when it would fall. 1t was said that man
mechanics of the city had condemned it
construction.
The deliberately drawn plans for the pre-
Iposed Honolulu sewer system were brough
to the Senate chamber and examined aft
er which the $257, 900 item for it's construc
ton was passed.
Senator McCandless' amendment
place the construction of new roaIs unde
local road boards, and to provide tina
their building shall not be commenced
and they shall not be accepted except o
the approval of the boards, was accepted
The subsidy to Oahu Railway was ir
creased from $4,000 to $4,000 and the Ser
ate adjourned.
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Stores to Let.

The large store in Waverley Block,
formerly occupied by B. F. Ehlers &,
Co., will be subdivided and applica-
ton should be made at once to Henry
Waterhouse e Co., for stores of con-
venient size and good location.
HENRY WATERHOUSE & co.
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RACE PROGRAM
FOR MARCH 10TH, 1898.
HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL
FURTHER NOTICE.
Races to commence at i p. m. sharp.

1st Race-PACIFTC CYCLE AND
MANUFACTURING CO.'S PURSE.
$25.OO One mile dash for probes
SIGNALS, to beat 2:25, or no race.
I'd ace-CALIFORNIA FEED cos
PURSE, $4,000. "a running race
for Hawaiian Bred Horses.
Sd Race-CLUB STABLES PURSM.
$500. 800 Glass. Mile heats, In
8. For trotters and PAGERS.
Ali Race-SEATTLE BREWING cos
PURSE, $4,000 Half mile dash.
Free for all.
5th Race = HAWAIIAN BICYCLE
CO.'S PURSE. $500. Mile dash
for amateurs, to beat 2:35, or no
race.
9Th Race - UNION FEED CO.'S
PURSE, $4,000 n mile dash. Free
for all.
7th Race-ENTERPRISE BREWING
CO.'S PURSE, $4,000. Free for
all trotting and pacing Nile
heats, 8 in 5.
sth Race-FAsHION STABLES CO.'S
PURSE, $4,000. Running race.
Mile dash. Free for all.
9th MISUNDERSTANDING HAIR
NESS CO.'S PURSE, $500. Gem
tlemen's driving race for road
horses, to be driven by the owners
10th Race-CITY Shooting SHOP
PURSE, $500. 2:30 class for
trotters and PAGERS. Mile heats,
in 8.
An entrance Fee of 10 per cent. OF
the purse given will be charged on all
| races.
National Trotting rules will govern
all harness races and Pacific Coast
Blood Horse rules to govern all run
ming races.
Judges for the day are: Capt. A. ~.
Trip, Theo. Hoffman, Capt. J. G.
J Cluney.
| Starter-C. B. Wilson.
PER COMMITTEE.
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A EuIl Line

Of all descriptions of carriages came
to Honolulu by the Zealandia.
Everything about them is fine
even to prices, and anyone who de-
sires real good rig at a fair price will
do we'll to call and look them over al
Nos. $40 and 522 Fort street &c. Schu-
man's).
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AFTERNOON SESSION.


This was readily granted.
House took a recess. at II m.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Rep. Kaai as Speaker pro tenn called
Rep. Posue TO the chair. while he fin
ished his talk on the matter. He then
returned TO the chair. Rep. Atkinson ask
ed for postponement of consideration un-
I'll May ID. He was in favor of the bill
but he believed it should be thoroughly
aired Rep. Gear spoke for the commit
tee. The tax law as ii stood was most
unjust. Was it a good thing TO begin
with the least unjust law and leave the
others? Manifestly not. He believed tina
learned lawyers should be employed ant
paid well for a revision of the tax
laws. He seconded the motion to postpon,
consideration. The motion was put anC
carried.
Reorganization of Senate Act 8, appro
priations for salaries and pay rolls
brought up for consideration. The item
were referred to various committees.
House adjourned at 2:45 p. m.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06
Burial Money in China.

A kind of Chinese money which Is
largely manufactured and sold is woy-
thy of mention, although the traveller
need not trouble himself with 1t except
rs q curiosity. This Is prepared for
the especial purpose Of burning at the
graves of deceased relatives rs an Offer
ing to the dead. The denizens Of the
other world are supposed to require
and to be capable Of receiving money
in this way; but the Chinaman is far
too practical a person to part In such
q fashion with the currency Of the en-
pire. Instead he buys for few "cash"
q large supply Of silvered and gilded
pieces of paper, or Of imitation coins
blocked out of cardboard.
Although these have no purchasing
power on earth, they are supposed to
count for much In the transactions OF
the spirit world. By this practice one
Is reminded of an old story Of a miser
who left his belongings to his son on
condition that certain sum of money
should be buried In the coffin with him.
The son was, however. a chip Of the old
block, and carried out his fathers
wishes by placing in the coffin cross
ed check for the required amount, as
sured that 1t had little chance of being
presented at his bers'
Journal.
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inc r-cr-cn Diamond.

The South African native, 1t seems,
fn not always decorated with the mere
trumpery of the traders wallet or of
his own purveyance. 1t has become an
attested fact that excellent diamonds,
and diamonds better than that, are
possessed by chiefs and boarded by
them, not SO much in intelligence OF
their value as In firm fetichism. The
stones have come 70 their hands by the
good oid-fashioned method Of stealing
them from the Kimberley mines years
ago before the present minute watch
against gem thieving was systema.
tized. Misunderstanding at present Is
practically impossible under the pecu.
liar methods Of Its prevention. Before
the rigid examinations of workmen and
visitors began to be enforced, native
laborers often were under q secret
compact with their tribal rulers not to
come back from the mines without q
Cood-sized stolen diamond for the
chiefs use; hence, a great many SUI
perb gems are in the dark unfathomedi
caves Of a Kaffir headman's establish
ment. Within a few years enterpris-I
ing traders have made special expedii
tons and palavers for diamonds 50
hidden, with the result of successful
bartering for them. Liquor and guna
have been found useful. In some inj
stances the superstition of the chiefa
stood in the way Of traders recoverinu
valuable stones; but, on the othel
hand, small company working on this
line Of acquisition Is credited with hav1
Ing obtained within four months not
less than two hundred thousand dol
lars worth Of diamonds. One agent
succeeded in buying Of chief six
stones Of more than two hundred
karats each
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06
An American Artist.

Most Of New York's noted society
beauties have been painted by a wo
man whose miniatures long ago be-
came famous, and she was noted as the
most successful and fashionable artist
IN that line that New York possessed
Now this fortunate artist is In London,
where she painted miniature of the
Prince Of Wales In the costume that he
wore at the famous ball given by the
Duchess Of Devonshire. The privilege
OF painting this would have been in It..
self honor enough for most artists, but
in addition the Prince sent the artist a
diamond heart pin, which represented
Persimmon, the Princes horse, In dia.
monds, with the Jockeys colors done In
enamel. After the fact of the presenta-
tion became public the price of her
miniatures went up to $1,000, and per-
sons are wondering II the influence Of
the Prince oil Wales patronage will be
strong enough to have the same effect
in New York.-New York SIM
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06
Variations In Taste.

A writer In the Culver says that "Sir
Theodore Martin had been requested
by Queen Victoria to read aloud from
The Ring and the Book Sir Theodore
was courtier enough to make a eau
tious study beforehand Of the poem,
and he placed marginal notes as dan
ger signals against passages of doubt
full propriety.
The marked copy chanced to come
into the hands Of q rather thoughtless
court lady. I have so enjoyed this
wonderful work. she said to a friend,
and 1t has been such an advantage to
read 1t after the Queen. for she has
placed marks against the most beauti-
full parts: and. oh. what exquisite taste
the dear Queen has!" she added, point
ing to the danger signals of Sir Theo-
dore Martin"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06

Tho man who talks about Support
Ing q wife when she Is working four
tcefi hours dhy, Including Sundays.
The man who thinks his wife exists
for the comfort and convenience Of his
mother and sisters.
The man who provides himself with
family and trusts providence to pro-
vide the family with home and some
thing to eat.
The man who thinks that women are
angels.
The man who thinks that nobody but
an angel is good enough to be his wife.
The man who can't remember his
wife's birthday.
The man who thinks woman Is
"fixed for the season" II she has a new
gown.
The man who thinks woman ought
to give up a $1,000 salary and work in
his kitchen for her board and a few
clothes, and be glad of the chance.
The man who labors under the de-
fusion that his wife's money belongs to
him.
The man who always leaves his wife
at home when he takes his summer
vacation.
The man who doesn't know what on
earth q woman wants with money
when she has bill at the store.
The man who thinks a sick wife
would feel better If she would 'Just
get up and stir around"
The man who forgets his manners
as soon as he crosses his own thresh-
hold.
The man who thinks he can keep
house better than his wife does.
The man who thinks there Is mo
place Ike home"-for grumbllng and
growing.
The man who quotes the Apostle
Paul on the "woman question" and
who firmly believes that the mantle Of
the apostle has fallen on him.-New
York Times.
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That Settles It.

With the bloom and beauty of the
season, its balmy airs and delightful
temperature, we feel like living with
new life. and are therefore often very
careless In taking care of ourselves. 1t
Is this forgetfulness that lays us liable
to attacks of rheumatism, the more
liable because we think there Is little
danger of its coming on, but rheuma-
tism is an easy thing to take and some
times hard thing to get rid of unless
we take the advice of others and learn
that the best way possible Is to use St.
Jacobs Oil. 1t has been used so long
In good faith from the testimony of
thousands.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06

1t will pay to carefully read the de-
scriptive advertisement of Alabastine
appearing in this paper, explaining the
difference between those goods and
kalsomines. Consumers should bear in
mind that Alabastine is unlike all the
various kalsomines sold on the market
under different names. Alabastine
stands eminent and alone as dura-
BILE wall coating, and all consumers in
buying should see that the gooGs are in
packages and properly labeled.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06

cred with layers Of molding flour paste to
feed vermtn, with paper to hide them and
to absorb the moisture OF respiration. and
an animal glue culture ground on Its face
for disease germs; this having strong
colors added. like q colored shirt, to hide
the dirt; then think OF "ths nasty practice"
OF repeating this psperinR. without remov-
ing the old. and snumber OF times, vt that,
w. many do. Then think Of room coated
which h rstintsd with but little trouble or
expenss, and y purifying and sWset-smell-
inR aAd ells ssseks. Veil paper frss
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06

There ha1 been good deal of com.
ment Of late upon the increase of In.
sanity in England. 1t seems, from q
recent official report, that similar II
not worse condition Of affairs exists
In Prussia, where the lunatic asylums
flnd difficulty In providing accommoda.
tons for the crowds Of applicants for
admission. In 1871 the total number Of
lunatics In Prussia was 55,O83, In 1880
II had risen to G6,345, while In 1896 II
had gone up to S2,S50. 1t is interesting
to note also that, while the growth Of
Insanity is general. 1t is more marked
among men than among women. OF
100000 Prussian males 1t seems 27S
are found insane; but in like number
Of women only 243. From figures given
In the same return 1t appears that blind.
ness is diminishing, while the number
Of deaf mutes is rather increasing.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06
Peaches Once Poison.

The peach was originally O poison
almond. Its fruity parts were used to
poison arrows, and for that purpose
were introduced into Persia. Trans.
plantation and cultivation have not
only removed Its poisonous qualities,
but turned 1t into the delicious fruit
we now er'ow
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06

An attempt was made the other day
by hve robbers TO hold up the west
bound Santa Fs passenger train near
Grant, N. NJ, and failed. The robbers
negGed the train and dred when It
didn't stop. wounding the dreman.
Then the express n,esssnGer opened on
lhsp wj(r tWo xoyolveru ond they led
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06
Hoods Sa:sa1 psr;;;s
nnnd'c D;lIc nro tho favorite cathar-
UVOu THIS Tic. All druggists. Is cts.

About 10000 letters are addressed to
Queen Victoria yearly from her sub
Jects. Those that are not stamped are
not forwarded by the officials. The
Queens letters have precedence OF all
others. and are forwarded to Windsor
by special messenger from the general
ppstofIicp
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06

pulse and steadily wasting condition that
she was suffering from anpmia or blood
less condition OF tho body. She became ex-
tremcly weak, and could not stand tho
least noise or excitement. In this condition
OF affairs they were recommended by on
old friend to get some OF that famous blood
medicine DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale
People. They did 80, and almost from the
first dose Bertha began to improve. She
continued to take the pills and was by
means Of those pills made entirely well,
and more grateful people than her parents
cannot be found In the whole State OF Ohio.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills have proved
boon TO womankind. Acting directly on
the blood and nerves, they restore the req
uisite vitality to alI parts OF tho body;
creating functional regularity and perfect
harmony throughout the nervous system.
The pallor OF the cheeks Is changed to the
delicate blush OF health; the eyes brighten;
the muscles grow elastic, ambition Is
created and good health returns.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06

From, Nc 0dsefte, DeIatcdre, OHIO.
Tho hsalthfulness Of bicycle riding for
women Is still disputed question between
eminent physicians and health retormefs.
Used in moderation 10 surely creates for
women means Of outdoor exercise, tho
benefit OF which all physicians concede.
Used to excess, like any other pastime, its
effect Is likoly 10 be dangerous.
The experience Of Miss Bertha Reed, The
seventeen year old daughter OF Mr.. j. II.
Reod, 8s5 Lake &C.. Delaware, Ohio, may
point moral for rparents who, Hkc'Mr. and
Mrs. Reed, have experienced some concern
for their daughters who are fond Of wheel
ing. In the fall Of '96 Miss Bertha who had
ridden o great deal, began to fail in an
alarming manner. She grow steadily paler
and thinner, and 1t appeared she was going
into consumption. Rest and quiet did her
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06
A Ooyernor ynlista

Governor w. A. Richards. OF Wy
oming, has enlisted In the National
volunteers. He " the first of the gov
ernors OF the various states who has
filled out and signed one Of the blanks
sent to all Of them.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06
Eggs as Currency.

A $1,000 farm In Tennessee has been
paid for wholly in hens eggs. the in.
stallments being remitted daily, somo.
times ut the rate of three cents dozen
for the eggs. delivered In four-dozen
lots.
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Housa.

House.
In the House last Monday a crowded
gallery listened with intense interest TO
the reading of the Presidents message
in regard to the Maine report. The re-
port was referred to the committee on
foreign relations.
The House Tuesday quietly pro-
ceeded with the order of the day, con-
sideration of private bills. No oppcr-
tunity was afforded under the rules OF
debating the all-absorbing topic, but
members stood about the cloak rooms
and lobbies discussing the situation.
The most intense feeling was manifest
ed. The bill to pay certain claims for
stores and supplies furnished to the
Union by loyal citizens of the South
during the war took up most or the
day. There was a bitter contest over
a claim Of s217,000 perferred by the
heirs of the widow of General Robert
T.. Lee. She inherited the claim from
Mrs. Fitzhugh, her aunt, who, Ii was
admitted, was loyal. The claim was
finally stricken out. The bill provides
for the payment of about $50 claims,
aggregating about sl.200.000
A wild and uproarious scene occurred
In the house of representatives We'd
nesday when Mr.. Bailey. the Demo-
cratic leader. attempted to force the
hand of the Republicans upon propo-
sition to overrule the speaker and pass
n resolution, recognizing the indepen-
dence of the Cuban republic. He was
cheered on by the crowded galleries.
but the members of the majority re-
fused to support him. Many of them
sympathized with the purpose of the
resolution, Mr. Hull, chairman of the
military committee, going so far as to
indorse the proposition under the i'm
preston that 1t provided for declara-
ton of war but Bailey was defeated.
For three hours Thursday the packed
galleries and excited members Of the
house listened to a passionate outburst
of oratory on the Cuban question dur
ing which the intensity Of feeling was
alternately manifested by cheers, jeers.
and Kisses. The three speeches which
stirred the assemblage to its depths
were made by Mr.. Grosvenor of Ohio,
who, 1t was assumed. spoke for the
administration and who pledged 1t, so
far as he was able. to the cause of free
Cuba. Mr.. Bailey, of Texas, the Demo-
cratic leader, who announced the
Democratic position as for free Cuba
without war, IL II could be avoided, but
with war II necessary, and Mr.. John
son of Indiana. who spoke for peace,
declaring that 1t was our duty to go to
the extreme in magnanimity to avoid
the horrors of war.
After an exceedingly turbulent ses-
sion of six hours, the House Friday
passed the naval appropriation bill and
then adjourned until Monday. The
war spirit was manifested In all the
dispatches and overrode the naval
committee itself by Increasing the
number of torpedo boats and torpedo
boat destroyers to "a. the bill as report
ed providing for but II.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06

In time of war France can put $40 out
OF every 1000 of her population in the
field; Germany, $40; Russia, 210.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use of DIR. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. s2trial bottle and treatise
free. Dr. r. II. KLINE Ltd. ,fDl Arch st. Phila Pa.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06

II all the cabs in London were placed
In line there would be a total length
Of A miles.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06

dence OF brains AS u paper collar Is o:
q shirt.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06

whiting, etc.. are stuck on the wall with
decaying animal glue. AlRbastine Is u ce-
ment, which goes through u process OF sct-
ting, hardens with age, can be re-coated
and re-decoratod from time to time with
out having to wash and scraps OF it, old
coats before renewing.