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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-06
HE NEVER HAD THEM.

A story is told by the Army and Navy
Journal of one of our volunteer war
riors who had his home in a small
town near the Mississippi river and
who had been chosen to command the
local company because of his political
influence The ladies of his town had
organized a Red Cross auxiliary socie-
ty, and among their contributions to
the comfort of their absent heroes was
a case Of homemade pajamas. The
box containing these was sent to camp,
but no acknowledgment Of it's receipt
was returned. So the good ladies tele-
graphed"
Anxious to know if you got the pa
jamas last week
Now the Captain had been sitting up
with the boys the night before and
when the dispatch was handed him he
was trying to reduce his swollen head
with a wet towel, and his mind was
somewhat confused. So the ladies of
the relief society were astonished by
the receipt Of this dispatch:
Story is a lie out of whole cloth,
probably made up by my enemies to
ruin me politically. Admit am not a
total abstainer. but never had the pa
jamas last week or at any other time. .
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-06

In connection with the reports
brought by Mr. Ballentyne, manager
of the Rapid Transit and Land Com
pany, in regard to the present high
following is of interest:
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-06
Sure Cure
for Colds

When the children get their feet wet and
take cold give them a hot foot-bath, bowl
of hot drink, dose of Ayers Cherry Pecto-
raj, and put them to bed. The chances are
they will be all right in the morning. Continue
the Cherry Pectoral few days, until all
cough has disappeared.
Old coughs are also cured: We mean the
coughs of bronchitis. weak threats and irrita-
bic lungs. Even the hard coughs of consump
ton are always made easy and sometimes
cured by the continued use of
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-06
PIG IRON BOOM
Prices Now Higher Than
for Years.
A Story of Time When il was $50
a TOn-A Good Profit on
Big Deal.

In connection with the reports
brought by Mr.. Ballentyne, manager
of the Rapid Transit and Land Com
pany, in regard to the present high
prices of iron, steel and copper. the
following is of interest:
Washington Starr
THE present boom, if it may be call
ed So" remarked a man who has had
some experience in the business,
which cheracterizes the pig iron
market reminds me of a few figures
in the past that came under my notice.
Two years ago No. 2 foundry iron was
selling ct $3.50 a ton. 1t is now worth
$3.50, but even such an increase as that
will scarcely compare with the prices
that once obtained. | can remember
when l was at an old furnace in Ken
lucky, about 1871 or 10, making a doz-
en- tons or so a day, and not a high
grade of iron at that, that the manager
made us all happy one day by coming
up from Louisville and informing us
that he had sold a thousand tons of
silver gray-neXt to the lowest grade
that could be made-at $50 ton. That
meant the snug sum of $50, 900 in less
than a hundred days, which was not
so bad for a plant that sold for $780,
600 two years later.
But that kind of a figure wasn't
worth considering compared with
prices during the war. Prices went up
from $12 and $13 a ton to SIS and $50.
A little story of that time will show
how things went Mr.. Thomas Means,
section and a millionaire, held notes
against the Belfont furnace in kentuc-
ky to the amount of $4,000, which
meant all the furnace was worth, and
mace people, who were friends and re-
latives of their creditor, had 5000 tons
of iron waiting for a purchaser, and
as it began to creep up in price they
took heart, and when the market price
Preached s25 a ton they insisted upon
Mr.. Means taking the lot and cancelllng
their notes. But Mr.. Means was not
that kind of a business man, and he
refused to touch the iron as a satisfac-
ton for his debt What he did was to
tell the Belfont people that they were
foolish to let the iron go at such fig
ures and they must hold on to it and
renew the notes he held. They de-
INJURED. but the hard-hearted million
aire was firm, and they were cOmpell-
ed to submit. Within a year or eign-
teen months the 5000 tons were sold
at SIS a ton, or 1925 900 for the lot, and
Mr. Means had the laugh on the boys
when he cancelled the notes, but they
put the balance in their pockets and
enjoyed the laugh quite as much as
he did 1t may be said that Mr.. Means
and his partner, Mr.. Sinton of Cincin-
natl, had 10000 or more tons at their
landing on the Ohio side Of the river,
which averaged them a net profit of
about $50 ton.
But these good old times are forever
past" sighed the speaker, land pig
iron will never be worth $50 a ton
again in this land of big furnaces
turning out dozen million of tons a
year"
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w. J. QUINN.
Re0| ES|0|e AQp|l[.
40 Montgomery St.
BETWEEN CALIFORNIA AND SAC
RAMENTO STREETS,
San Francisco. California.

The attention or those having money
to invest Is called to the fact that tAaro
are great opportunities TO make sple0-
did investments in San Francisco Real
Estate at the present time. The coo-
dition OF realty at present favors IL
buyer. This is the time to invest when
properties can be purchased at low
prices.
San Francisco has a great futures
all unite on this point. 1t Is to be the
great city Of the Pacific Coast, 1t II the
gateway to the Orient. with the finest
port and bay in the world. Within the
last few months new city charter has
been adopted by a vote of the peopl0,
which goes into effect on the first day
or January next, vast Improvements
are in contemplation under the new
charter that will enhance realty in cor
tain portions of the city. The Santa
F'e Railroad Co. has purchased Land
on the water front for terminal pur-
poses and will enter into competitions
for share OF the passenger and freight
traffic. the Pacific Mail Steamship Co.
has given orders to have consturct0d
several first class steamers, the largest
and most powerful ever built to run On
the Panama route, SO as to meet the
opposition they expect from the great
and wealthy Steamship Co. OF Chit.
South America, which has decided 30
extend their line of steamers to San
Francisco. All this means increase a.
population and revival Of business.
In purchasing real estate, to do wen,
one must know where to buy and how
to buy. I offer my experience and
knowledge of values Of property to
those who desire to purchase business
properties for income or lots for reol-
dence purposes. Information cheer
fully given on all matters pertainin1
to real estate in San Francisco. Par
ties coming from the Islands who d.
sire to invest are requested to call and
absolute and positive bargains win b
submitted to them. will be happy ia
correspond with any who may wish "a
inquire about real estate in San Fran
cisco. Full charge taken OF property
and taxes paid for absent owners.
References: Any Bank in San Fran
cisco.
w. j. QUINN.
40 Montgomery ST., near Caiiforn10
ST., San Francisco, California.
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SHIPPING COAL TO SOUTH AMER
TCA

The arrival of two American schoon-
ers with coal at Buenos Ayres is de-
scribed by Consul MAYER, at that port,
as new era for American shipping,
and he adds that it will not be long
until Argentine will receive her entire
coal supply from the United States.
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TO OUR NEW SETTLERS.

From 'Uncle Sans Boys" in Cuba
and Manila. What we have been look
ing for. Your remedies and specialtes
are o. x. For overcoming the enervat-
ing effects Of climate nervous pros
tration) take Blood and Nerve Tonic
81, ex. or shipped. Anti-Malarial
Fever (composite) 81, mailed After
Fever Tonic, a rapid builder, 81, ex Or
shipped. Anti-Malarial Capsules in
chronic, pernicious and recurrent ma
laria, 81, mailed. Dysentery Powders
81, mailed. Insomnia Cure, for sleep
lessness, 81, mailed. Rectifier, corrects
and cures excuses, 50, ex. or shipped.
Remedies and Specialties (for men)
sole proprietor and manufacturer. The
Vandre Drug Specially Company, 1888
1851, Sane Jose Ave, Station L, San
Francisco, Cal, U. S. A. 5188
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Ayers
Cherry
PeCtOral

Your own doctor will explain this to you.
He knows that wild cherry bark is the best
remedy known to medical science for sooth-
ing and healing infamed threats and lungs.
You may rely upon Ayers Cherry Pectoral to
stop your cough.
Beware of worthless limitations. The name
Ayers Cherry Pectoral is blown in the glass oi
each bottle. Put up in two sizes.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-12-19

woinanly way, as she ought to be, there
would be no danger and little pain.
The time of parturition is made COM
Portable and safe by the use of DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription. 1t is q
medicine designed by skilled physician
Ia specialist in the disorders and dis
eases of women-for the express and
only purpose of putting the whole wom-
anly system into perfect, vigorous health.
1t works directly on the organs involved
in baby's advent and makes them strong,
healthful and flexible. Taken during
the whole period of CESSATION it insures
the perfect health of both mother and
child
Mrs. Mollie E. Grimes, of Fiomaton. Escambia
Co. Ala, writes: II have taken three bottles
of your Favorite Prescription and one bottle
of your little Pellets and oh, what an appetite
they did give me. My baby is now three months
old and weighs fifteen pounds and half. When
she was born she was the fattest little baby girl
you ever saw: She was the largest one of all
my babies and at the birth had an easier and
shorter time than ever had. am stouter and
healthier than ever was. never will be with
out your medicine May God bless you and
your good medicines"
For obstinate constipation DIR. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets are the most perfect
medicine ever devised. They give
prompt, comfortable, permanent relief.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-12-19
CAPITAL JoTTINGs
lilo Here and There by Our Ubiqui-
tous REPORTERS.

o,.s.a up Here and There BY Our Ubiqui-
tous Reporters
Children rehearsing Christmascarols
The store windows are things OF
beauty.
As,o the weather the burning ques-
,ion Of the times is Where are we ar
Have you bought your presents YETI
=. o,der 10 do SO consult the columns OF
the CAPITAL.
1ubitman's. A fine Assortment Of
Ss-''I',;oUc from New York and Whit
mans Philadelphia. at WlEGAkD ,.
State Circle.
II YOU think Of going, be sure to
have the buttons OF your waistcoat Sc
rn,elv sewed on. Town Topics has a
wide spread record as butter ourster.
When one is morose and at war
with the world, nothing compares TO a
.hnsk. witty farce comedy as remedy
Cr the blues. Town Topics, which
makes its appearance would drive the
bues out Of bag OF indigo.
NUIS-N " O-NO - Az ~
of every kind and variety. fresh,
at WlEGARD'S. State Circle.
DIR. Shipley's parden cannot he
granted until the appeal pending in his
case is disposed OF.
See adv. Of X. L. Chance. His
stock is very select.
The message of Governor Lowndes
IN the General Assembly is nearing an
end. and will soon be in the hands ct the
state printer.
III n CELEBR4 TE u
0/Ibz<IeE Il CANDIES. fresh s,
WlEGARD'S Confectionery, State Cir
cle
Go TO Point Market for cheap Christ
mas goods. Everything imaginable
from one cent up.
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhna Remedy can always be de-
pended upon and is pleasant and safe to
take. Sold by Feldmeyer Bros.' CITY
Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-12-19
Advertised Letters.

The following letters remain uncalled
for in the Annapolis postoffice. Persons
claiming them should mention they were
advertised in the CAPITAL: MIR. Henry
Brooks, Mr.. John Brown. Mr.. William
Colbert, James F. Conner. William +.
Hamon, Mr.. John J. Hpland, Albert
LINTON, Mr.. Edward Marquart. Mr.. ].
c. Townsend. MIR. William Widkleman,
Mrs. Harrison. Mrs. Annie E. Queen,
Miss Irene Stevens. Miss Bessie Will
Jams, Miss Toe Wooden.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-12-19
Christmas Shopping.

AS each day brings the approach oil
the great Christmas festival nearer, the
streets present more lively appearance,
and the stores are more crowded with
anxious purchasers OF Christmas gifts.
Everybody and everything takes on the
holiday air except the weather, which
still continues TO be warm and unseason-
able. Today in the stores the tempting
arrays OF holiday goods made the pros
pectve buyer linger long before purchas-
ing. The plentitude OF attractive things
is truly embarrassing. Every show
window holds forth multitude OF induce
ments to come in and buy. According
to the retail merchants the present Christ
mas season is the most prosperous one
for them known in years.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-12-19
HOLIDAY LIQUORS.

Now that the Holidays are approach
ing, lake this means of informing my
patrons and the public in general, that
have laid in a large and very fine stock
of Wines, Liquors &C., in fact everything
found in first class liquor establish
ment.
You will find everything as represent
ed, first class in every respect. Call be-
fore purchasing elsewhere at
WILLIAM Z. GANTT'S,
American House
Formerally Jno. Dressers.)
Cor. Md. Ave. and Prince George. st.
HSalt-water Oysters specially.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-12-19
On the Sick List.

Judge d. r. Magruder, who has beer
tire ated at a Baltimore hospital for cata.
act, is at his home at West Annapolis
where he is suffering from the effects O.
the operation.
Brother John Sanders. OF the Redemp
torist Order, at St. Mary's r. c. Col
lege, is at St. Toseph's Hospital: Balti
more. Brother John has been quite i'll
but is reported better.
Rev. F. G.. Watson, pastor of East
port M. E. Church. is at Johns Hopkin:
Hospital, Baltimore. He has been all
ing for several weeks past.
John. the little son Of Mr.. John H
Wells, who has been i'll of pneumonia
for several weeks, is convalescent.
Mr.. Thomas l. Taylor is confined te
his home by sickness.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-12-19
PERSONAL MENTION.
In the Social Whirl-Those Who Go
and Those Who Come.

In the Social WhirI-Those Who Go
and Those Who Come.
Mrs. Carrie Caulk, nee Cassidy. is
visiting her father. Mr.. John Cassidy,
Maryland Avenue.
Miss Wilmington has been spending
several days in Baltimore.
Mrs. Lowndes spent yesterday in Ball
timore.
Ex-senator Robert Moss was in WASH
ington yesterday.
Mr.. Murray Vandiver, chairman of the
Democratic State Committee. was de-
tanned by sickness at his home In Havre
de Grace yesterday.
Miss Fannie Greanor has returned
from visit to Baltimore.
Governor Lowndes went TO Baltimore
today.
DIR. Elijah Williams, Senator elect,
was in Annal oils today.
Ex-county commissioner Mr.. p. Bald
win was here today.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-12-19
HOLIDAY PRICES.

Prices of candies from now until after
the holidays will be reduced as follows :
Coo. candies reduced to 3octs per ID.
3oc candies reduced to I5cts per ID.
Special prices to the retail trade. We
have on hand now a fine assortment OF
candies tor the holiday trade.
In connection with our candy kitchen
we have a fine Lunch Room, well sup
Piled with everything in season. Meals
served at all hours Regular dinner
25cts. GUS. CARDES,
MI Corner Main and Francis Street.
Also Stall at the Market House.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-12-19
ORPHANS COURT.
Judicial Disposition Of The Orphans And
Widows.

The Orphans Court met this morning
with Chief Judge Alfred Jams and Asso.
ciate Judges c. H. Russell and Henry
Woodward. Sheriff John T. Bowie. Reg
lister Of Wills Luther A. Palmer and Dep.
uty Register Charles r. Martin, present
The following business was transacted:
Application for letters testamentary on
the estate OF Richard S. Cole. deceased.
was granted TO Annie S. Cole. executrix.
b. b. Benson and Charles Pumphrey.
were appointed appraisers of said estate.
Application for letters of administra-
ton on the personal estate of Elizabeth
L. Blaine. were made by g. Ward Blaine.
administrator.
VIM. NJ. Jeffery was cited to appear
before the Court in the estate of Caroline
Jeffrey on or before the and day of JAM
uary 1900.
Application for letters of administration
on the estate OF James F. Brown were
granted to Harry d. Brown. administra-
tor.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-12-19
(Communicaied.)
The Sole Agent.
Boston. Mass. Dec.

Boston, Mass, Dec. IS. go.
Gentlemen:-We call your particular
attention to the fact that Mr.. Fred {.
Smith. of your city, is sole agent OF our
Candies. We have shipped him fine
assortment and display to-day for his
store, No. so Maryland avenue.
These goods are the finest in the coun-
try. We use the best and choicest mate
rails. In conclusion desire you to ac-
cept my sincere wishes tor your future
welfare and success.
Yours very respectfully.
xIw. WALTER M. LowNEy & Co.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-12-19
A Frightful elunder.

VIII often cause horrible Burn. Scald,
Sut or brllse, Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
'he best n ths world, will kill the pain
ana promptly heal it. Cures old Sores,
re'er Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felons,
Sorns' all Skin Erup,ions. Best Pile
cure cure on earth. Only IS cents, box.
lure Se guaranteed. Sold by Feldmeyer,
oFos'' City Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-12-19
Wants the Remains Sen, Here.

Grace pinkney. the mother of James
fnkney, the colored cook who was
Blown up on the battleship Maine in
Havana harbor, has written TO the Sec
'e'ary OF the Navy requesting that the
remains Of her son be sent TO Annapolis
lGT 'n'erne. t. Pinkney was well thought
OF aba ship.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-12-19
Arrived at Portsmouth.

me auxiliary cruiser Dixie, Com
m@haer Belknap, arrived at the Ports
Ts Navy Yaid yesterday morning
me Dixie has aboard 1872 landsmen and
: = SAD she will take on about 400 naval
. .s here from Baltimore. Chicago
= me West. The Dixie's destination
> : ~ present unknown, although it is said
sue sue Will so on practice cruise in South
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-12-19

Pains in the chest when a person has
cold indicate tendency toward pneu-
monia. A piece of flannel dampened
with Chamberlain Pain Balm and
bound on to the chest over the seat Of
pain will promptly relieve the pain and
prevent the threatened attack of pneu-
monia. This same treatment will cure
lame back in few hours. Sold by Field
meyer Bros, City Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-12-19
MODERN MOTHER

Has found that her little ones are inn
proved more by the pleasant Syrup OF
Figs, when in need of the laxative effect
OF gentle remedy, than by any other.
Children enjoy it and it benefits them.
The true remedy, Syrup of Figs, is manu-
iactured by the California Fig Syru-
Company, only.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-12-19
A Narrow Escape.

While crossing a railroad track in the
Third district, Mr.. Edward Collision bare
ly escaped being run into by iocomo-
tive. He said he heard no whistle from
the approaching train, and his team nad
lust crossed the track when the engine
came whizzing by. Mr.. COLLISION had q
colored man IN the team with him. who
was greatly frightened.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-12-19
Physician To The Jail.

DR.. John Ridout. Republican. is said
to be an applicant for physician to the
Jail. now filled by DIR. Joseph Worthing
ton, Democrat. The board is composed
OF two Democrats and one Republican.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-12-19
RESIDENTS OF
Annapolis, EastpoTt,
and Anne Arundel Co.;
The Voice of Truth is Calling
to You for Attention!
Listen and Contentment Shall
Be Your Reward!

II is quite true that money talks, and
our object may SAVIOR of that precious
article. but it is nevertheless true that in
this instance it is greatly in your favor
and your interests are involved in the
matter.
We offer TO save you not only money
but also time and unnecessary exertion
in providing yourselves with a New Gar
ment for the Holidays.
We have splendid and elaborate col
collection OF styles and patterns in Mems
and Boys Clothing that fairly outshines
anything in the line ever seen in An
napolis.
We undertake TO please almost any
taste and desire as to Style, Fit, Quality
and Workmanship. while we guarantee
to save you money or give you better
values for the money you would pay
elsewhere for inferior goods. How we
can do it.
Why, here are the facts:
We make for the best part our own
Clothing in connection with our firm in
Baltimore; we run our business on the
most economical plan; and last, but not
least. we buy and sell for spot cash.
However, we do not ask of you to take
our word for it all, but we say. come and
find out for yourselves.
Plain talk
Come and see--and if it suits you,
buy.
A splendid suit Of Mems Clothing for
general wear, the like of which is usually
sold right here in Annapolis at six. and
seven dollars, but which we now offer
several lots to select from-for only
So so.
You have, no doubt, seen fine mems
suits that cost $500 and $1,000, they
were all wool and all right, but you can
buy of US just now the same goods at
only $3.50.
Some people say it takes made-to-
orders ST. suit to make good dress suit,
but you ought to see the suits we are
offering for 50. SO and $500, they are
made OF high grade all wool, worsteds,
cassimeres and serges elegantly tailored
and trimmed and designed to retail at
SIS co.
Talk about overcoats, we offer men S
overcoats worth So so at S3. so. Mems
Dress Top Goats made of high grade
Covert cloth, also black, blue andbrown
Kersey and Beaver. worth up to $500
at $3.50, 80, $3.50 and $500.
A splendid assortment of mems plain
and fancy dress pants at surprisingly
small figures.
The careful attention of Ladies is
specially invited to our complete stock
OF Boys clothing. including suits, REFERS
and trousers which we offer at almost
halt of prevailing retail prices.
We offer grand inducements not only
in Clothing but also in Mems and sBoy S
Hats, Mems, Ladies' and Children S
Shoes, Underwear, Furnishings Umbrel-
las, Jewelry, Trunks. valises, &c.
In brief. we offer no toys and play
things for children, but something more
substantial, essential and important to
all. We also have no special Jumbo
features to attract your curiosity.
We only appeal to your good sense,
sound judgment and sober regards fol
earnest efforts and true reprensation.
Meet US at our place of bushes and
you will be greeted by a host of "Bar.
gains" awaiting you.
presents to all purchasers during the
entire Holiday season..
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-12-19
Thanks of Congress For schley.

Senator Pettigrew, of South Dakota.
yesterday introduced joint resolution to
Rear-Admiral Winfield Scott Schley and
to the officers and men under his COM
mand the thanks of Congress "for distin-
guished conduct in conflict with the enc
my. as displayed in the destruction OF
the Spanish fleet off the harbor of Santi-
ago. July grid, 1893" The resolution
was referred to the Committee on Naval
Affairs.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-12-19
Novel Advertisement.

The proprietor of the Main street de-
partment store, Leon Gottlieb, ever alert
for new and novel methods OF advertise.
ment, has man in costume, placarded
with notices of attractive sales, who pa
rades the streets and calls attention to
himself and the business house by blow
ing bugle call. The live advertising
medium always has following of the
small boy and the "Young America"
variety. The ad. is unique.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-12-19
Puzzles Him.

The thing that is puzzling the small
boy Just now in these summer-like days
when Christmas is less than a week OF,
is whether to get pair of skates. sled
or a football for Christmas. 1t the
weather man would only send little
snow, the sled would win by a large
majority.