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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-12-26
ONCE MORE The PLAGUE.

The Johnson girl at Iwiiei is dead OF
the plague. The symptoms in her case
were undoubted-or at least. we are
given 10 understand that such is the
fac, by the reputable physicians who
performed the autopsy. Added 10 this
case we have those of two young
Cinnamon whose deaths occurred on
the McCully tract and at Palama in
this city yesterday. One OF them
brought his sickness from Kaneohe. on
the other side of the island, though he
may have carried 1t there in the first
place from Chinatown or go it in
Oriental food sent from that quarter to
KaneChe
What now? For one thing it would
seem as If communication between
both extremes of the island by rail and
the Pail road should be guarded We
think it desirable that servants should
still be kept at home. Drinking water
should be boiled, Oriental provisions
carefully inspected, a quarantine estab-
ell of State convened for the purpose
OF considering whether or not The
emergency does not justify the $780,
900 appropriation asked for by the
Board Of Health
Another thing: Kill your rats. If
you have any in your house or place of
business set traps or poison for them
and get them out of the way. Nothing
spreads the plague like rats and it is a
fact, attested by eminent physicians,
that when rats take the disease they
carry it for days before they expire
and during that time after brief re-
tirement to their holes, they seem to
court the society of human beings Tle
terror of the plague overcomes their
natural instincts of caution and they
run about, among people, spreading
bubonic germs until they die.
Another precaution, w-.Ich was sug-
gested some days ago by the inspectors
of the Beard of Health, is the burn
ing of buildings where tie plague has
shown itself. This purifying remedy
is not always practicable but medical
opinion concurs in dne view that where
it is practicable it ought to be used.
There is an old rule of law that what
ever is necessary to save a State from
anarchy is absolutely necessary; and
surely. anarchy is no worse than pesti-
lence. Fire may be costly but nothing
is too costly to be used in obliteratins
the plague. We demonstrated that
during the epidemic of cholera.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-12-26

Edgar Caypless. first equerry in
waiting 10 General Bob Wilcox and the
newly-found Princess, is out in Sc
attle paper with two columns OF
proof that Hawaiian labor can be
performed by Americans. Part OF the
proof is in the shape of plantation
Photographs which are supposed TO
give a fair idea OF the climate. Cayp-
less argument is that as japanese
women work in the cane fields here
American men could do IL, plea
which might be made to go further
and prove that as negro women work
in the cotton and cane fields OF the
GrIlf States white men from Connect
cut and Kansas could 10 the same.
We are not going to dispute MIR. Cayp-
less on these points. He may be right.
But if he can find Americans who want
the jobs at any price now held by the
Japanese on these Islands he will do
n service 20 planters who have been
looking these many years for just such
people
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-12-26

Hilo's new post office plans have
room for a postal savings bank. In
view of the coming Territorial change
the space may as we'll be allotted to
something else There is no room un-
der the United States laws for postal
savings banks and Judging from the
ease with which the banking interests
get what they want from Congress of
either party there never will be.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-12-26

Late news from the Far East states
that a Russian Army corps, 10000
strong, was lately observed on the
borders Of Northeastern China. The
Viceroy OF Kirin made inquiry of the
Russian General as TO the meaning of
the display OF force and was told that
the corps were drilling for the invasion
of Japan. The circumstance is one OF
many that reveal the intent of Russia
towards the Mikado's empire. and it
suggests that the Cars troopers are
getting very near the time when they
will be treated 20 greater surprises
than the British are &c. ing in the
Transvaal
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-12-26

Every British defeat in South Az
RIGA increases the danger that Russia
and France viii begin to press for
British concessions. There are re-
newed rumcFs that Russians are adj
vancing on Herat and that France will
demand the evacuation of Egypt. The
next files from the Coast are no, I'M
likely to bring news Of a powerful con-
centration of the British fleet in the
North Sea as well as the Mediterranean
and closer drawing together Of Great
Britain. Germany and Japan.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-12-26

The need of thorough hOuse-to-house
inspection is increased by the fear in
spired among the natives and Chinese
about the cremation Of the dead. Both
classes are now concealing their sick.
Natives have been heard TO say that
they will not call a doctor any more as
their ailing kindred might then be
fried" As for the Chinese they see
that there is no chance to send the
bones of the moderated dead back to
China and 50 they do all they can do
shield the sick from sight. The only
way TO keep the run of vital statistics
now is TO put district inspectors at
work and back them up if necessary.
with a display of force.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-12-26

Mail advices from Surinam, Dutch
Guiana, report a concerted movement
there To aid the Beers. Dutch and
British Guiana adjCin and there is a
possibility Of trouble on the border
The main object of the Dutch. how
ever. seems 20 be TO send expeditions
to the Transvaal. a course which the
British consular officials are vigorously
resisting
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-12-26

the run; native troopers from North
ern India and white men from the
Scottish moors and the ranges OF the
Cape might be depended on. but the
redcoats who delight the maids of
Cheapside have no more business fight
ing the Beers than well-ordered dray
horses have in running races with mus
Langs
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-12-26
MORE NEW BOOKS.

The Golden Rule Bazaar has just
opened up two more shipments of new
books-the very latest publications:
Dainty Gift Books, Beautifully Illus
trated Juvenile Books, Handy Volume
Classics and the best line of Religious
Books, suitable for the holiday season,
that has been offered this season.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-12-26

Generals Otis and Shafter may rest
from criticism ROW while Generals
White. Gatacre and Butler take their
turn. II seems TO be an unhappy year
for English-speaking Generals.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-12-26

Is the characteristic of Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla, and it is manifested every day in the
remarkable cures this medicine accom-
plishes. Druggists say: When we sell
bottle of Hoods Sarsaparilla TO new
customer we are sure TO see him back IN
few weeks after more - proving that the
good results from a trial bottle warrant
continuing its use. This positive merit
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-12-26
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Residence Lots on Pacific Heights
Are Now Offered For Sale.

tay- No residence property having
similar advantages and attractions as for heathiunes
location having an of 10 to 500 feet AND
aordng the gandest marine and scenic views also lts
to the business part of the city, being less than
mile from the Progress Block before been presented
to the people of Honolulu.
One of the of this property and procured at
great expense the abundant supply OF pure spring water
pronounced bv Dr. B. Wood being the pulet and BEST
drinking water obtainabe the island which now being
storage reservoirs the property by
pendent pipe ne and will be Supplied to residents at
Government rates
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-12-26

1t does not do much good to question
the existence here of the bubonic
plague. If it isn't that malady it is
something just as bad.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-12-26

On the whole that recent Peace Con-
ference al The Hague seems 10 have
been a conspicuous waste of time.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-12-26

possesses by virtue of the Peculiar Com
binetion, Proportion and Process used in
its preparation, and by which all the
remedial value of the ingredients used
is retained. Hoods Sarsaparilla is thus
Peculiar to Itself and absolutely un-
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, 1899-12-26
Hoods SarsapariIIa

Sold by all druggists. 81; SIX for 5. Pre-
pared only by c. |. Hood & Co., Apothe-
carries, Lowell, Mass.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-12-26
Porcelain Ware!
For Toilet Requisites
S<<<<S$<1>~|~~

Step in and compare prices before
purchasing. Glad to show you every
thing. And don't forget that we are
agents for the celebrated Eastman's
Kodaks and Cameras, which make very
useful presents.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-12-26

TERMS: 13 Cash, l3 in one year, l-3 In two years;
interest six per cent. per deferred payments
Our carriage will convey parties desiring to inspect the
Property to and from the same.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-12-26
Our Guarantee.

We GUARANTEE to all purchasers
of Lots on PACIFIC HEIGHTS that will, within Sax
months provide rapid transportation to the highest lots the
property connecting the with the Honolulu Rapid Tran
line Pauoa Road at the beginning OF kaulanl Dr1Ve
The evening times., 1899-12-15

company, stated that he had allowed the
boat to land at this wharf for the conyen-
fence of the persons in charge of her.
1T was represented to me that the Fern
would be taken to the Government wharf
as soon as the berth could be prepared %
Mr.. Riley stated. THE few days have
now run into months to my serious loss and
still the vessel remains. 1 must insist on
suitable compensation for wharfage and
also request that she be promptly removed
You will recall that some few months ago
1 requested her removal, but notwithstand-
ing that request. no heed has been paid to
me. I do not believe the gentlemen in
charge Of the Fern mean to deprive me of
my wharf without compensation, but will
treat me with all fairness"
This communication was laid before the
Commissioners by ]. R. Sutton, the harbor
master. with the endorsement that he had
done everything in his power to have the
boat removed. He understood that the nec-
essary orders had been issued from Ma
tional Guard headquarters. but he was not
aware that the officers of the naval militia
had taken any notice Of them. The Com
missioners then directed that an order in
the form Of request be sent to the gen.
eral commanding the Guard to have the
boat removed at once.
The evening times., 1899-12-15
MUST MOVE TIE VESSEL
Complaint Against the Naval Militia
Practice Ship.
A Steamboat Company. Through Its
Manager, Protests Against the
Fern Occupying Space at n Private
Wharf.-The District Commission
ers Request Tint She be Removed.

Orders were issued by the Commissioners
yesterday afternoon to the effect that the
naval militia drill boat, Fern, should be
removed Immediately from her present
berth at the foot Of Seventh Street to the
Government wharf. This action was taken
on account of the numerous complaints
that have been received from the managers
of the Mount Vernon and Marshall Hall
Steamboat Company
The general manager of this company
wrote to the harbormaster some time ago
and held several consultations with him Oh
this subject. The company claims that
they permitted the Fern to tie up at their
wharf for a few days only in July. This
was done at the request Of the harbor mas
ter and on his assurance that the vessel
would be moved to the Government dock,
foot of Eleventh Street in a few days. The
Fern has remained at the Seventh Street
wharf ever since and the company has pro-
tested against such occupancy of private
property for public purposes. In letter
to the Commissioners few days ago Mr..
Riley. general mspags of the steamboat
The evening times., 1899-12-15
SPECIAL NOTICES,
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF
THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Wash

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF
THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, Wash
ington. D. c., Nov. %. 1S99-Notice is here
by given that the Commissioners of the Dis
trict of Columbia intend to make the fol-
iowing-named improvements. which are in
their judgment, necessary for the public
health, safety, and comfort. Assessments
for one-half Of the cost of the same will be
made as provided in public act No. III. ap-
proved August {. 1894. Parties who are in
terested in the proposed work are notified
that the Commissioners will give a hearing
at the District Building on Wednesday. De-
cember 20, 1899, ct IL o'clock a. m. in the
Board room of the said Commissioners to
any and all persons who may desire to OBJ
ject thereto:
Construct stoneware sewers, as follws: In
Milwaukee Street. Ingleside Terrace, from
Eighteenth Street westward $40 feet; est!-
mated cost, s625: abutting lots q, %, %.
"a, 25. 26. and 27. block 1. and lots 1, 2, 3,
4. 5, s. and Z. block 2. Ingleside Terrace.
In the south side Of Benning's Road. from
Seventeenth Street westward 120 feet: es-
timated cost. $3.50: abutting lots as, AZ, T8,
108. 109. 110. Ill. block 30, Rosedaie and
sherwood subdivision. In Third Street
(Harewood Avenue). between Florida Ave-
nue. and Street northwest; estimated cost,
s276; abutting lots 80. 81. So, 40. so. SO, and
81, block 3, LIE Droit Park In the east side
Of the Georgetown and Rockville Road, from
near Thirty-fifth Street TO near the Indus
trial School; estimated cost. 1890; abut-
ting lots 253 254, 263, 2G4. 265, 266. aS7. 26S
269. go. 271, 272, 2S4. 2S5, 2Ss, PSF, 2sS. 2s9
290, square 1893. part Of the Beatty and
Hawkins addition. In Fourteenth Street
southeast, between Massachusetts, Avenue
and A Street; estimated cost, $500; abutting
lots. 26. q, IS. 29 30, d. IA, 15.and is, square
1853. In Fourteenth Street northwest. be-
tween Huntington Place and Binney Street:
estimated cost, $3.50; abutting lots l and 2,
block AZ, University Park; lots and 3.
block Al, Columbia College lands In d
Street northwest, between Twenty-second
and Twenty-thrd streets: estimated cost,
$3.50: abutting lots and 9. square 81, and
lots 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Z. s, 9, 10. p, %. %, "a,
%, and 26. square 60. In Maryland Avenue
northeast between First and Second streets:
estimated cost. S16o: abutting lots 2S, 20, 80.
and 81. square 727. In Eighth Street north
west, between Omaha and Quincy streets:
Petworth; estimated cost. s1.170: abutting
lots 36, 81. 3s. 80. and 40. block Is. Pet
block %. Petworth; lots %, "a. Is, 26, q.
and 2s. block sc. Petworth; lots 9. 10, IL,
II, and 13, block "a. Petworth. In east.
north. and south 30-foot alley. square 81;
estimated cost, $155; abuttlng lots 2s. 40.
and all parts Of original lot IS, abutting Of
this alley. JOHN B. WIGHT, JOHN w.
ROSS. LANSING H. BEACH. Commission
ers. D. C. de4,5.15,1s
The evening times., 1899-12-15
GRASS FOR UPHoLsTERING.
A Canadian River Flats Product and
It's Harvesting.


Charles A. Boardman, Commercial Agent
for the United States at Rimouski, Canada.
in report to the State Department gives
some interesting facts concerning a sea
grass which grows along the St. Lawrence
River fats and which is largely used for
uphoistering. Mr.. Boardman says:
The grass grows from two to four feet
long at Isle Verte and Rimouski. AT these
places the bottom is hard and teams drive
anywhere on the fats. The fats at Gaspe,
Bonaventure. and New Brunswick are
generally soft, and the grass grows from
FIVE to twelve feet long. Brant. geese. and
ducks. as they migrate, stop to feed on
the grass. Geese commence to arrive here
in March and leave about May 10 for the
breeding grounds farther north, returning
in September.
'The grass is known here as 'herbe
bernige' (brant grass) and 'herbe a
outarde' twild-goose grass. These flats
are very extensive in places. At Isle Verte
over 1000 tons of grass are cut, and 400
tons can be cut at Rimouski. Islands pro-
tect these flats from heavy seas. The
grass is mown with scythes. 1t takes a
very large area to dry much of it, and it
rapidly in the sun, 100 pounds Of
the green grass making only about twelve
pounds of the dry. II dried quickly with
the salt in it. 1t is very brittle. To season
it well requires from three to four weeks.
After it becomes dry, showers are needed
to take the salt cut of it. The dew will
this object, but it takes much
longer. Much experience and care is bec-
essary to cure it properly and have it
entirely free from salt When properly
Tried the grass is strong, elastic. and curly.
giving II its value for upholstery. 1t is
argely used by carriage manufacturers"
The evening times., 1899-12-15
Held for the Grand Jury.

Joseph Cornwell who was arrested late
last night by Policemen Ward and Bur-
rows. of the Seventh precinct. was arreign-
ed in court this morning. charged with
housebreaking. The complainant was Bar
nett Levy. of 3047 N Street. According to
Levy's statement his store was entered
last night and robbed Of shoes. clothing.
satchels, and other articles. When Corn
well was arrested he was in a stable near
Levy's store. The policemen saw the man
leave the store and go to the stable and fol-
lowed him. In the stable were found nine
teen pairs Of shoes, two satchels. an over
coat. and other articles. Mr.. Levy identi-
fed the property IN court this morning.
After hearing the evidence Judge Scott held
Cornwell in $1,000 bonds for the action CT
the grand Jury.
The evening times., 1899-12-15
To he Admitted to the Bar.

The following persons having passed the
examination for admission to practice be-
fore the District courts will be admitted to
membership tomorrow at meeting of the
Supreme Court of the District in general
term:
l. Q. H. Award, William J. Becker. A.
A. Buck, George W. Cook, George p Chase,
Milton Dammann, C. H. Duffy, Ogden e.
Edwards. Donald Eversfield, Gordon Fin
ney. Sherman S. Fowler, F. K Green
Ralph N. Wynne, William NJ. Hallan. Glenn
Hustled. Stanhope Henry, Wilbur Halliday,
Frederick ]. Hemmings. William Hitz
John H. Holt, Leo P. Harlow, A. T. Hawks
worth. ]. T. Hendricks. W. G. LieuaHen.
Edward R. Magic, Charles E. Matthews
Aston B. Moulton. Edgar B. Merritt, Rob-
ert T. Oliver, Julius l. Peyser, Edward G.
Russell, Alfred d. Smith, Frank H. Smell
Walter Scott Smithe, Walter w. Varney. H
o. Weaver. F. P. Warfield, Reuben B.
Watts. r. S. Warfield, Charles R. Yeat
man.
The evening times., 1899-12-15
ON THE INDOOR DIAMOND.
The Game Between the Corcoran c.
dets and Carroll Institute,

The Game Between the Corcoran Ca
dets and Carroll Institute.
The indoor baseball game to be played
tonight at the Carroll Institute between
the teams of the Institute and the Corco-
ran Cadets will probably be one of the best
of the season. Neither of these teams is
in the league and they have both been prac-
ticing for some time past with view Of
entering that organization. When the
league was formed the managers interested
were unable to decide whether or not to
admit the Corcorans. They claimed that
the High School teams could attract larg-
er crowd and would therefore increase the
revenues of the league. When the games
were commnced, however, some of the
teams did not show the form expected and
the games did not occur as frequently as
the managers desired and the question of
enlarging the league was discussed
In addition to this 1t became necessary
for the management to secure a new hall in
which the scheduled games might be
played. This matter was taken up at a
recent meeting and the project for secur-
ing the National Rifles Hall was discussed.
No decision was reached, however, and the
matter was allowed to stand for the pres
ent.
The evening times., 1899-12-15
BURGLARS SWIM A CREEK.
Pursued by Policemen They PIuns
Into the Water.

Two colored men gained entrance to 2525
M Street northwest through the front door
by means of false key shortly after mid
night this morning. The men were discov
cred ransacking second-story room. and
jumped from side window.
The screams of the occupants of the
house attracted Policemen Cooney and
Hearne. who pursued the fleeing house
BROKERS. Several shots were fired by the
policemen, but without other effect than
TO cause the fugitives to jump down the
embankment at the M Street bridge
which spans Rock Creek at Twenty sixth
Street.
The policemen followed and arrived at
the west bank of the stream just in time
to see the men drawing themselves from
the water on the opposite bank. The fu-
gitives were then lost sight of in the BUSH
es along the creek bank. Enquiry at the
M Street house revealed that the thieves
had been frightened off before they sue
ceedd in Citing anything of value
The evening times., 1899-12-15
HandkerChiefS for
Christmas.

This tells of WOmen's Handkerchiefs only,
which are in the little French room with other
dress dainties. Handkerchefs always prove ia
vOrite Christmas gifts and are, therefore, bought
and sold by the millions around the holidays.
We have splendidly complete stock, although
the cheapest hankerchiefs we sell are 25c, but
wonders for the money; better than anything we
have ever seen.
Plain white and fancy embroidered ef-
Then at 35c and 5oc we show better
quality and richer
It's hard do full justice this Hand - ''''
kerchef stock. let this hint stand
for the whole
All Handkerchiefs put up in neat boxes-just
right for holiday gifts.
The evening times., 1899-12-15
Umbrellas for Everybody
Elegant for Christmas Gift.

Elegant for Christmas Gift.
Our lines of Ladies' and Mems Um-
brellas are comprehersively complete.
All good sorts. from the substantial
ones at sSc to the elaborate sterling sill
yer affairs at SIS. We show a splendid
line Of Ladies' Umbrellas at s14S A
score or more handle designs: covering
OF good grade silk gloria. Another spe-
cial line at s1.SS. This stock was espe-
cially selected for the present giving
season, and none. no mattsr how rich
the design. are exorbitantly priced. A
special item in Mems Umbrellas is
At 81 each, 2S-inch: fine gloria silk,
with case to match; steel rod; natural
handles.
The evening times., 1899-12-15
New Steamship Service.

MONTREAL, Dec. 15.-The Plant Line
and the Newfoundland Railroad Company
have made an arrangement whereby there
will be new steamship service between
Halifax and st. Johns. operated by the
Plant Line in connection with their Bos-
ton and Halifax service, the new steamer
Glencoe to make weekly trips.
The evening times., 1899-12-15
AUTOMOBILE RUNS AWAY
Eccentric Trip Of a Horseless Car
riage in. New York.

Started BY . Collision That Upsets
the MotOrnan, the Vehicle Rushes
ON in a Way That Causes No Little
Excitement-Its Career stopped by
. Policeman Mounted ON q Wheel.
The evening times., 1899-12-15
Claims for Commission. Denied.

In the suit of C. Eaton Creecy against
Edgar F. Luckenbach to recover SIG. 500
claimed as commissions for services, the
Jury returned verdict for the defendant,
ON the ground that the contract between
the parties was void as against public pol
icy.
The evening times., 1899-12-15
Rich Mans Son i'm TroubI,

Rfch MANS SON In Trouble,
CHICAGO, Dec. 15.-John Torrent, jr.,
son of a millionaire lumberman of Muske-
gon. Mich, is under arrest here on a charge
Of robbing his fathers safe Of 81, 500.
Young Torrent came to Chicago with a
woman named Belle Smith, who was ar
rested for completely in the robbery.