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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-31

An officer who occupies a prominent position In
the Department Of the East said that the anti
canteen crusade is being waged by people who
were ignorant as to its methods, who saw harm
where none existed.
1.-THE canteen," he said, has done more to
promote habits Of sobricty and temperance In
the Army than anything that can think of. II
there were no canteens the men would go else
where for drink. and would get poorer stuff and
more Of it. What they get at the canteen Is
pure and under the rules which govern these
places it is impossible for a man TO take too
much"
1t was pointed out that the first mistake
which the anti-canteen people make is to object
20 the sale Of whiskey there. This is mistake
teen is maintained preclude the sale Of ardent
drink and permit only beer and light wines and
what is known az soft drinks
An act of Congress approved on June H.
1859 provides as follows
No alcoholic liquors, beer wine shall be
supplied to the enlisted men in any canteen or
exchange or post-trader's store. or in any room
or building at any garrison or military post, III
any State or Territory, In which the sale OF
alcoholic liquors, beer or wine is prohibited by
law.
laws this provision Is made in the laws govern
ing the sale of liquor, etc.
The sale or use of ardent spirits in any
branch Of the exchange is strictly prohibited,
but the recommendation OK the Exchange
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-31

Camara's feet. the last OF three,
Will be the next to vanish:
So all the merrnaids in the sea
Are brushing up their Spanish.
philadelphia Record.
Where are you going, Camara, dearT'
Asked a woman in Port Said
Down TO the bottom" he sadly replied
And she nodded her pretty head.
-(Austin Statesman
There's smokeess powder on her cheek;
Shed make OF me her prize.
Now heaven defend me all the week
From the battery of her eyes
-(St. Louis Post Dispatch.
In looking for castles
BE not so name
Just now as TO have them
Located in Spain.
-(Phladelpha Bulletin.
You may praise the proud commanders,
But when all Is said and done,
The man who wins tn battles
Is tn man behind tn gun.
Cleveland Plain Dealer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-31

ard canteen, and the recreation. which includes
all the other bra aches.
The canteens, or exchanges. which were estab-
lished at the various camps upon the arrival
there OF the new volunteer army were all fash
Toned after those which had existed at the old
Army posts. and the old General Order No. A.
issued in 1893. was taken basis. Army Off
GERS say that no fault could be found with these
places, but that the grog shops which were
opened near the camps were mistaken by we'll
meaning people for Army canteens, and this
error was largely responsible for the anti-can-
teen movement
The canteen IS also conducted on the co-opera-
tive plan in the English Army, and at recent
hearing before the Licensing Commission Major
General Burnett gave evidence which showed
that the canteens made profit of 100 per cent,
which profit" he said. lis used for the benefit
of the men in the regiment"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-31
TIE ARMY CANTEEN.
WHAT THE REGULATIONS INTEND III
TO BE.
AN ENLISTED MANS CLUB. WHERE BEER AND
LIGHT WINES BUT NO Ardent
SPIRITS, MAY BE HAD.

There are two sides to the cantecn question:
On one hand 1t Is contended that the camp can
teen has demoraliz!ng effect on the enlisted
men, that 1t encourages habits Of intemperance'
and that its general effect Is so bad that good
people should work toward its abolition. This
side has been so thoroughly ventilated. so much
has been written the subject ard so many
petitions have been sent to the commanders Oh
large Army posts that several canteens have
been abolished, and the champions of the move
nent hope to see them all wiped out in short
time.
On the other hand, there is a large party by
whom the canteen is being defended. and who
are fighting for its retention. Inasmuch as the
latter class is made UP Of soldiers of all grades,
from privates to general officers. 1t is natural
that the fight should be spirited one and
that the cause will not be abandoned without a
contest.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-11-14
THE PASSING HOUR.

BY the loss of the Maria Teresa the
Spanish submarine navy has become
somewhat scattered.
1t is more than likely that Great
Britain is modifying ships and men
to preserve the peace.
1t is realistic irony for manufactur-
ers TO display horseless carriages at
the great New York horse show.
The outlook for Cuba is serious since
the Maui debating club has voted
against annexation of the Pearl of the
Antilles by the United States.
All of the old-timers here will sim
cerely mourn over the death of Bishop
Staley in whom they ever found a
Christian gentleman and friend
worth having.
The last newspapers received from
the States have forecasts on elections
from the various commemorative. The
story generally is that both sides claim
the day.
1t is a deserved compliment to past
and present management of Molokai
that eminent medical men speak in the
highest praise of the care of the people
Of the Settlement.
The unspeakable Turk seems TO have
enjoyed all the rights and privileges
and immunities that any nation of his
sort could desire without making any
ant oil al
gested by the talk of limited c0-part-
nership with Germany.
The HilO Herald claims that Homo
lulu people have engaged the Columbia
and Centennial Seattle line to give the
Rainy City the overlook by offering
sugar freight from here. The average
Honolulu hater in Hilo is getting to
be more kinds of a fool every day.
1t is reported from the States that
the Democrats have sent word to Dew
ely that they want him to come home
and stand for President in 1900. The
Hero of Manila has demonstrated vast
capacity, but it is unlikely that he will
care TO enter the field of politics, and
besides it is declared that he is a Re
publican.
The Spaniards are said to have high
hopes that.a Democratic victory in the
States viii alter the situation concern
ing the Philippines. Of course the
Democrats cannot have the same
shOuts as the Republicans, because
then the whole surface body popular
polite would be without issue. But
the chances are that when it comes to
Spain trying to euchre the United
States in war settlement all parties
will be llnitedly at the back of the ad-
ministration at Washington.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-11-14
MONUMENT REGULATION.

The matter of determining what
statuary, ornaments or monuments
shall be placed in public grounds is
now in all civilized countries placed in
the hands of the Government. The
rule has no exceptions. If it is claim
ed that this is a heather land, and
stands as an exception to the rule, the
argument in favor of permitting the
free play of individual tastes and
wishes has force. In the public
grounds of the large American cities
much discrimination is exercised. The
works of celebrated artists are not
allowed places in parks, unless there
is, in the judgment of the authorities,
a fitness in it, or at least great merit
in the work. Disputes constantly arise
over what is appropriate for public
grounds A rich Frenchman insisted
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-11-14
STUDY IN PSYCHOLOGY.

The story recently published in this
paper regarding the visit of the Con-
federate cruiser Alabama to this port
in 1862, furnishes an excellent study in
psychology. That the story after being
cOntradlcted should be reiterated by
the author furnishes material for still
another study in psychology. Many Of
the historical facts rest upon no better
foundation. The story of Pocahontas
and Capt. John Smith, resting entirely
upon Smiths own narration is now
generally disobeyed. De Coligny
furnished an admirable study in
psychology
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-11-14
THE REMEDY is

Disinfectine is a preparation that is
powerful and cheap.
No danger about using it, can be OBJ
tanned at our store in bottles at TWEEN
ty-fve cents and upwards
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-11-14
IS 4 HITCH.
Peace Negotiations Rather a. a Stand
still

still
PARIS, Nov. 4-The Spanish Com
missiOners, in the course OF a two
hours session of the peace conference
today, fatty refused TO accept Monday )
proposition by the Americans 10 take
the entire Philippine group and TO re-
imburse Spain for her pacific eX-
penditures there.
NEW YORK, Nov. "A cable to the
sun from Paris says: The Spanish
and American Peace Commissioners
are idle pending the consideration OF
SPANS reply by the Washington Ad-
ministratiOn. IL is possible TO give a
prompt and emphatic denial of the
Spanish pretention that there was at
least a tacit understanding before the
protocol was signed that the sOver-
eighty of the Philippines would be re-
served by Spain. There was never any
agreement to that effect and no rep
reSentatiye OF the American Govern
menJ ever gave directly or Indirectly
any such understanding. Spain admits
that she has nothing TO show IN sup
port Of her pretenSiOn, and it IS safe
to say that the American representa-
tives will interpOse a sharp TeiOinder
on this point at the next session Of
the Commission and insist that there
is no understanding whatever outside
OF the actual language OF the protocol.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-11-14
TWO PORTRAITS.

There is now in Mr.. COgswelis
portrait of Abraham Lincoln. 1t is
CODY of a full length portrait of Mr..
Lincoln painted by Mr.. Cogswell in
Washington, under the direction OF
Congress. and now on the walls of the
White House.
Mr.. Lincoln appears in that portrait
and in the portrait now in the studio,
as he was in the year 1861, before the
awful burden of the war sharpened his
features, made his face cadaverOus and
sunk more deeply his kindly eyes. Be
side the portrait of Lincoln is one OF
Gen. Grant painted by Mr. Cogswell
in 1879, Just after the Generals return
from his trip around the world. 1t is
an excellent likeness and represents
him at the very best period of his life.
1t is said that it is proposed to pur-
chase these two pictures, and place
them in some public and conspicuous
place Surely, it ought TO be done.
The portraits are, as we have said, I'M
commonly excellent. Every child on
these Islands should be taught to look
at the homely face of Mr.. Lincoln with
its irregular lips, and soft but kindly
eyes There should be stamped on the
hearts of the children here, in this
ocean bound outpost Of the Republic,
the image of the bacllwoodsman who
was appointed TO create perhaps the
noblest work of the century and then
die at the foot of it.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-11-14

a few years ago in erecting a statue
Of Napoleon in a park of Philadelphia
A place was refused There is no
doubt that the Government ought TO,
and will consent to the erection OF q
monument to the late King Kalakaua.
There are many reasons in favor OF it..
But the power must lie somewhere to
prevent the erection OF any object that
Will offend artistic rules. This city
IS cosmopolitan, and any monument
will be subject to close criticism.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-11-14
Real Merit
Hoods SarSapariIia

possesses by virtue Of the Peculiar Com
biuation, Proportion and Process used in
its preparation, and by which all the
remedial value of the ingredients used
Is retained. Hoods Ssrsaparilla i thus
Peculiar TO Itself and absolutely I'm
equalled in its powers as a blood purifier,
and as tonic for building up the weak
and weary, and giving strength TO the
nerves. BE sure to get
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-11-14
TIMELY TOPICS
November II, 1893.
4 Paragon Of Excellence.

ALASKA Is attracting an
enormous amount OF atten-
ton just now, and every line
Of matter containing refer
ence to it. is eagerly scanned
by thousands.
In view of this, perhaps it
is not out Of place TO mention
"a few facts worth consider
ing.
I. The Alaska is con-
structed upon strictly scien-
tiflc principals, by which low
temperature and dryness of
air are naturally and newt
ably obtained.
?. he Alaska has pre-
served fresh meats perfectly
for three weeks in the hot
test weather.
3. The Alaska produces
better results with less ice
than any other.
4. The Alaska possesses
the only provision chamber
free from odor.
:. Between the outer and
inner walls there is an inch
and a half space filled with
pure charcoal, and experience
extending over three and a
half years. has convinced
US t at the Alaska is without
doubt, the best refrigerator
on the market, in ConStruC-
ton, in power to preserve
perishable goods, in economy
of ice, and in fact, in all
points necessary 10 make
hem first class in every re-
spect.
We have them in several
sizes, at from SIS to SIS and
also keep the Alaska Ice
Chests.
Call and examine at
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-11-14
MERIT VS.. TALK.

II is all right to claim this wheel
or that wheel as the only best" but
the only practical and sure test is
merit. Merit wears Indefinitely while
talk wears itself out. The STERLING
BICYCLE shows it's merits daily by
the way it stands up under hard usage.
Pacific Cycle & Mfg. Co, agents.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-11-14
AT THE COMMERCIAL.

At the Commercial saloon, corner OF
Beretania and Nuuanu streets, will be
found strictly pure liquors and cele-
brated Wieland beer. Shipmates are
all welcome to make your headQuart-
ers here. Paddy Ryan, Manager.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-11-14
Hoods SarsapariIla

Sold by all druggists. 81; six for >. Pre-
pared only by c. 1. Hood 81 Co, Apothcr
carries, Lowell, Mass.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-11-14

The name of the Captain of the Con-
federate cruiser Shenandoah was War
dell. For some years, he commanded,
after the close of the war the oyster
navy of Maryland, consisting of a
smalP tug equipped with one gun.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-11-14
THE ARGONAUT AND THE FAR
EAST.

Protection whether or not it IS a
correct principle is not discussed, is
being knitted in the house of its friends.
Under the present protection laws, the
revenues do not increase. But expan-
sion raises ugly questions.
The s. +. Argonaut tells the farmer
Of California, that his great difficulty
in holding the market is that he meets
these offerings of fruit-green, dried
and canned, citrus and deciduous
from Canada, from tropical countries
south on our own hemisphere, and
from divers foreign lands-fruits most
of them which have been raised and
prepared for market by the cheapest
of cheap labor, and much Of which is
nearer to the coveted market than Cali
fornia, and reached by cheaper
freights." Now" says the Argonaut
to the farmer, vote for the Republic
an ticket because il gives you a tariff
protecting you against this cheap
labor"
The Argonaut does not call the farm
publican party has practically annexed
Cuba and Porto Rico, and that only
"A small part of Cuba, under fruit cul-
tivation, will kill or seriously injure
the citrus fruit trade of the farmers.
Nor does it tell them that the sugar
crop of Cuba admitted without duty,
will cripple if it does not destroy the
sugar beet industry. Expansion will
prove to be the deadliest foe to protec-
ton, so far as fruit and sugar are con-
cerned.
The Argonaut in another article,
however, tells the farmers that "Orien-
tai expansion has no terrors for them,
from the danger of Oriental competi-
tom The reason for this statement
is, that the millions of the Orient will
want the wheat and dairy products of
the States, and make the farmers rich.
The Philippines will be the base of sup
plies. There is limited trade in flour
and dairy products are not in large
demand at present. This was the fav-
orite argument of Col. Sellers-what
you think people ought to buy, they
viii buy.
The situation, now that the blaze of
war seems to be over, begins to be
very puzzling, and we are about to
enter upon an era of ''contriving' and
dealing in Washington, so that the
ACQUISITION of the tropics will hurt no
one. 1t may end possibly in the hurt
ing of our tropics. The weather eye
must be kept open.
Evening journal., 1898-07-07

BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD
POPULAR EXCURSION TO MAG
ARA FALLS, TUESDAY, JULY 12.
$1,000 ROUND TRIP.
A ten (1O) Day Tour to Americas
Greatest Natural Wonder, via B. & o.
Royal Blue Line and the Lehigh Val
ley Route through the Lehigh and
Wyoming Valleys-tbe Switzerland of
America. Special train Of elegant day
coaches and parlor cars will be run on
Tuesday, July -. on following sched-
ule: Leave Wilmington, 1915 a. m, ar
irving Niagara Falls IL D. m.
Stop overs allowed on return trip at
Buffalo, Rochester, Geneva, Burdette
(Watkins Glen), and Mauch Chunk
Special arrangements for dinner and
supper en- route at very reasonable
rates. CAN on Ticket Agents, Balti-
more and Ohio r. r., for full particu-
lars.
Evening journal., 1898-07-07

got in a boat which was tied fast TO the
ship and staid in It until he saw it was
certain death TO remain any longer. lie
jumped, but was carried down In the
whirlpool made by the sinking steamer.
He was in the water half an hour,
when a boat came within reach, and he
attempted TO enter It, but the men In II
showed him off with boat hooks. His
left eye IS badly cut by the jabs he re-
ceived. He saw women showed away
from boats with oars and boat hooks
when clinging for dear life to the life
lines OF the RATS and lifeboats. He also
says the crew assaulted many passen-
gers with any implement that came
handy and II no instrument was TO be
had struck the men and women in the
water with their fists.
One OF the most important witnesses
will be John Burgi, who got into boat
before the ship sunk with his aged
mother. The sailors in the boat held him
and threw his poor old mother into the
water. The sailors threw him out FIVE
times. beat him with oars and showed
him under the boat. He was in the wa
ter nine hours before he was saved by a
boat from the Cromartyshire.
Charles Liebra. who lost his two chill
dren, also said that he saw 1--WE women
who were evidently exhausted cllnging
TO the life lines OF boat. The French
sailors maliciously. as the women We're
In no ones way cut the lines and the
women sank. never 10 rise again. The
men OF the crew would give no informa-
tlon.
Gustav Grimaux, n French passenger.
heard the shock In his berth and rushed
for the deck He corroborated the pas
sengers in their statements about the
crew. They did not attempt TO cut any
boats loose except those which they
needed themselves. He saw women
showed away from boats with oars, and
not only showed away, but showed deep
into the water.
The third officer Of the Cromartyshire
said that one half drowned man whom
he pulled In over the side some hours
after the collision seized his lifebelt
and asked the steward for his knife. He
cut a piece of the lifebelt and started
20 eat II, saying Il was all he wanted.
Among the lost were Mrs. Dillon and
Mrs. Dillon-Oliver. wife and daughter
OF ex-Judge John r. Dillon OF New
York
Evening journal., 1898-07-07
WAYFARER' S NOTE BOOK
Things, Pleasant and Unpleas-
ant, Caught on the Way.
sKITs ON PERSONS AND THINGS
IF YOU RiEAD THEM BEFORE SUP
PIER THEY WILL AID YOUR d.
GESTION. BUT THERE is NOTH-
ING PUT IN THEM TO UULL YOU
TO SLEEP.
HlAvANA's SUNSET.

Did you notice the peculiar sun
set on Sunday evening?" inquired a
farmer who lives near Wilmington, Of
the Wayfarer yesterday afternoon.
''Yes, it looked like a big ball of fire
surrounded by forked lightning" was
the response.
Better than that" he replied. "a
friend and were sitting outside of
my house. He called my attention to
the peculiar sunset and said that the
effect Of the light and clouds was a
clever picture of Santiago barbor. I
told him that it represented Havana
harbor, and to prove it went in the
house and got a war map and verified
my declaration to his complete salts
faction"
Evening journal., 1898-07-07
DIED.

this city, on July 1,
Julia, daughter of Stephen G. and
Mary Coverdale, aged years and 10
months.
CURTIS.-In this city, on July 3,
1898, Margaret Curtis.
C1AlMPBELL.-In Wilmington, on the
Sd instant, John f. Campbell, aged
43 years.
DEAVILDE.-On July G, 1898, Jabez
Deaville, in his 42d year.
DOUGHERTY.-I this city, on July
4, 1898, Patrick, son Of Ellen and the
late John Dougberty.
KING.-On July ?, 1898, Robert, son Of
Thomas J. and the late Mary A.
King, aged years.
LTTLE.--On July 3, 1898, Charles W.,
infant son of William d. and Jennie
F. Little, aged 10 months.
LOONEY. I'm this city, at her late
residence, Pennsylvania avenue and
Union street, Mrs. James Looney,
aged IS years.
MDANUEL-At Avondale, on July 1,
1898, Helen, 16 years old, only
daughter of William and Mary Nc
Daniel, of No. 900 West Seventh
street.
PORTER-On Juply 4, 1898, Henry G.
Porter, aged 50 years.
SHIPP5.-On the afternoon Of July G
1898, at her late residence, No. 907
Van Buren street, Mrs. Letitia S,
Ships, daughter Of the late Stephen
S. and Sarah SOuthard.
TADMA31.-In this city, on July 3
1898, Caroline, widow of the late
Francis Tadman, aged Is years.
PARADISE. AT West Chester, Pa, on
7th mo. 9th, 1898, William H. Para
disc aged SO years.
Evening journal., 1898-07-07
A PAssENeER,s STORY.
Awful Experience on Board the Sinking
Ship,

Awful Experience on Board the Sinking
Snip.
BOSTON, July IA special TO The
Transcript from Halifax gives the ex-
perience of Mattee Turich, an Austrian.
who was among the survivors OF la
Bourgogne. IL is as follows:
II was on deck at the time. Every
thing was going along smoothly. al
though Il was very foggy, when 1 saw
q ship loom up right in front OF us. She
was actually scraping the starboard side
Of Ia Bourgogne, and when she was a
few yards astern I saw her masts fall
ing overheard. I heard people on board
shout in English and knew II was a
British vessel. I ran forward TO see
what had happened. The steamers
starboard side was broken in 10 the wa
ter's edge, the plates were cracked and
warped and the rivets broken and
drawn. The hole was eight or ten To- /
in width, and the water was pouring N
fast. Then 1 went aft again, but could
not seen any one In charge, only a hor-
ror stricken crowd OF passengers. No
commands were being given and nc
system prevailed.
II went TO the hurricane deck and
started 10 cut away the awning from a
boat there. While / was doing So along
came some sailors or firemen and cut
away two life RATS and two boats.
had my boat nearly clear, but Just ther
/ was driven from the boat / went
farther on and saw a raft on skids. BY
this time the steamer was so badly list.
ed that one could not walk straight; IN
fact could hardly keep on my feet.
was chased away from the raft and rar
aft again. and 1 saw some men passen-
gers. 10 or 10, get a boat around Some
one called to cut the forward guy from
the davits, and ] did so. Men, womer
and children were all around callinl
upon God for help,s but only God coul,
help them; men could not. Oh, II wa
a pitiful sight. But we could not hell
anybody. We were In too bad a pligh
ourselves.
II hung on 20 the guy rope and by /
swung myself into the overloaded boat
There We're 10 or 20 of us then in Tn
boat. BY this time the steamer was s
listed that while people kept their fee
they were sliding, shrieking, into tn
water They called for help, but non
came. saw some crowds start 10 low
er some boats as the ship sunk, but the
could not unhook the blocks We ha
only got three yards away when IN
steamer went down, her main truck Al
most striking our boat. Our escape wa
miraculous, for had the truck struck 4
| none would have escapedn