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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-24
THE FIRST CAMP-MEgTlNG.
1t Was Held at Russenvme, Ky.
 Century Ago.


 Century Ago.
 The effect of the McGee brothers preaching especially of John McGee- at a Presbyterian quarterly meeting on the banks of the Red river, Kentucky was so startling and seemed so clearly to indicate that it was the result Oi divine agency or some mysterious force possessed by the preacher, that the news of the occurrence spread rapidly in all directions throughout that part of the state and attracted unbounded interest," writes Clifford Howard in the Ladies' Home Journal If it did not at once awaken a responsive re- ligious feeling, it at least excited curi- osity and when it was learned that the McGee brothers were to hold a meet Ing at Russellville, Ky, a newly set tied town in Logan county, near the Muddy river, persons from all parts of the adjoining country, irrespective of their religious beliefs or church al legiance, prepared to attend. It soon became evident that the four walls of a country meeting house would not suf- tee to hold the large numbers that were making ready to go to Russell vile. The problem thus presented was solved by determining to hold the meeting in the open air. Those com Ing from a distance were prepared to camp; it would be no hardship to them to remain out of doors. The recent experience at Red river had proved this. 1t was not expected by those who were coming that the lodging ac- commodation at the village of Russell Vile would be sufficient by any means. Why, therefore, attempt to house .Ae people? Prepare a camping ground and let the meeting be a camp meet ing. This, then, was the origin of camp meetings; ard the first one held in America was on the banks of t..e Muddy, near RussellVille, Ky, in the month of August, 1799-100 years ago. Not that religious worship had never before. been held in the open air, but the special feature of camping out and the nature of the services made the camp meeting distinctive institution and characterized this particular gath ering on Muddy river as the first of it's kino.' ..----,-.-a...- .-.... ..
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-24
FELLOWS WIFE
marries the Man Her Husband Helped
 to Rob.

marries the Man Her Husband Helped
 to Rob.
 A plea of divorce recently entered in an Illinois court by Mrs Samuel c. Seeley, wife of the famous embezzler, whose magnificent coup once put his name on eyeryone's lips, brings to light most peculiar romance. Seeley was, in 1894, the head of the Watson Shoe and Leather Bank of New York city. In connection with his partner. Frederick Barker, and his brother-in- law, Samuel E. Aymar, he robbed the bank of over $350,000. He was caught, tried, convicted and sentenced to ten years in Sing Sing. Barker shielded and Aymar escaped. One of the heav~ jest losers by the failure of the Ma tional Shoe and Leather Bank was a certain Brooklyn millionaire. He had been one of the first to suspect Seeley and it was mainly through his in fuenee that the trial ended as it did Mrs. Seeley bore prominent part in tte case and gained the admiration and respect of all by the faithful manner in which she clung to her husband. The Brooklyn millionaire, who had lived several decades a bachelor, was struck with admiration for Mrs Seeley. He frightened her load as much ds might be after her husband went to Sing Sing and aided her, it is said, to start in life. This was five years ago. Some time ago property in Brooklyn, which formerly had belonged to Mrs. Seeley and had stood in her name, but had been transferred, was deeded back to her on the statement that friend of the family was ready to pay the taxes and clear off the other indebted- aess. The transfer was made, and the next day the taxes were paid. The money, it is said, was advanced by the elderly Brooklyn admirer of Mrs SeeIey. Mrs. Seeley went to Illinois a year ago and acquired a legal resi- dence there for the purpose of bring ing the suit. The ground of her action was that her husband had been con- victed of a felony. Under the Illinois law. as in New York, this was ground for an absolute divorce. Just how long she remained deaf to the suit of the Brooklyn gentleman, or just how soon after her husbands conviction the latter began his attentions, is the private business of the couple. Mrs. seeley says she did not listen to the millionaire until the latter brought her positive proof that her husband had been unfaithful. At any rate, a speedy denouement to the romance is prom ised, as the divorce will soon be granted. The lady has written to some New York friends that she hopes soon to return to the East safe and happy woman.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-24
An Unhappy Name.

l remember hearing the following story from the late Canon BardsIey. author of English Names and Sur names" There was once a woman "a little 'crackey, I think" said the canon, by way of parenthesis-who has a son whom she had cbristeneu What" Her idea seems to have b.en that when in after days he was asked his name, and kept saying What" amusing scenes would follow, which vas likely enough, especially if the boy was careful to pronounce the as- pirate. Such a scene did, believe, occur once when he went 10 school. and was told, as newcomer, to stand up and furnish certain particulars. What is your name?" asked the teacher What" blurted out the boy. amid the laughter of the class. What is your name?" asked the master again. with more emphasis. What replied the boy. Your name, sir!'' roared back the infuriated pedagogue. What, What!" roared back the terri fled urchin. The sequel forget, but believe it one of those cases in which the follies of the parents are visited on the children of the first generation Notes and Queries.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-24
Consumption of Alcohol.

The alcoholic consumption per cap- ita has been figured out as follows: France, IA quarts; Belgium, 10; Ger many, 1050; British islands, $50; Switzerland, 8.75; Italy, 660; Holland, 6.26; United States, 6.10; Sweden, z.50: Norway, 3; Canada, 2.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-24
{ Comedy of Errors.


 There was an accident on a Portland street the other day, and this is hoy fl Happened: A tramp walking up the street saw beneyolent-looking wheel4 man riding down, and started to head him off. Just then a dog on the same side cf the street noticed a cat on the opposite side and made for it. The dog didn't notice the tramp, and the wheelman took no account of the dog. The result was that the dog went be, tween the legs of the tramp and rolled that individual over on his bat The wheelman struck dog and tramp and took a header over them The wheel man struck frantically at t1e dos and his blow landed on the nose of the tramp, while the dog made an assault on the tramp, and, missing him, made life exciting for the wheelman. At last they untangled themselves and the tramp and the wheelman traiIed bad language one up and the other down the street, while the dog stood and growled at both. Meanwhile the cat emerged from hole in the lumber pile where she had taken ref e and watched the three with eviden. inter- est.-LeWiston Journal
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-24
HYDROPHOBiA.

It has been asserted by many friends of animals. who rightly object to the annual torture and slaughter of dogs, and even by some physicians, that there is no such disease as hydro phobia, or rabies, as it is more cor rectly called.
 Those who have studied the subject carefully, however, are certain that there is a disease of dogs, which is communicable by one suffering from it to other animals and to man. But this disease is very rare, and probably not one person in thousand bitten by dogs is in any danger of it, and not one dog killed among five hundred sup posed mad dogs is really mad.
 The word hydrophobia is misnom- CT, for mad dog has 10 fear of water. and will run through a shallow. pool without the slightest hesitation; the fear is that of drinking water or of swallowing anything, either fluid or solid, as the attempt is almost certain to throw the sufferer, man Or beast into spasms.
 Another popular error concerning rabies is that it is a disease peculiar to "dog-days." Vital statistics almost everywhere show that as many eases of the disease in the human being occur during the winter and spring as in summer and autumn.
 The only way of transmitting hydro phobia is by inoculation; that is. by the introduction of the virus into ths body through a wound of the skin ar the mucous membrane The most usual way for this rare event to occur is, of course. through the bite of rabid dog, cat or other animal. In Russia and some parts of Europe peas ants sometimes contract rabies from bites of mad wolves, and this is said to be the most rapidly fatal form of the disease.
 But not every bite, even of a gen. timely mad dog, is followed by hvdro- phobia. If the animals teeth, for in- stance, have passed through mans trouser leg or boot, the saliva. which contains the virus, may be wiped from the teeth. In the same way mad dog that bites flock of sheep usually in- fects but one or two, the wool for the most part removing the poisonous saliva before the jaws close on the flesh.
 Rabies was formerly always fatal, but thanks to the discoveries of Pas. teQr, this result may now be prevent ed through a course of "anti-rabic' inocuIations, provided this is begun within a few days after the bite is re- ceived
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-24

There is also new fashion in the boxes employed for sending wedding cake to friends-some are white, some ivory and some are pearl and white, bearing either a silver or pearl mono gram or pretty little eupids or hearts on the covers. Occasionally the hand writing of the bride is represented by her Christian name written across the top. Sometimes every box is hand. painted and these are intended to be Kept as a memento of the event.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-24

Rabies was formerly always fatal. but thanks to the discoveries of Pas. teur, this result may now be prevent ed through course of "anti-rabic" inoculations, provided this is begun within few days after the bite is re- ceiyed
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-24

The much-prized wedding raiment ol certain American brides has been treated to various Announcements One bride lost hers in fire at New, port and another had hers ruined by leakage in the hold of g ship en route to Europe. Hence a new fashion has arisen of having special box for pre- serving a relic of the wedding cake covered with a piece of the same stuff as the wedding garment. It may be square, round, or heart-shaped with an initial or crest on the outside Some times, besides the bridal cake cut m the table, there is a smaller one. to he retained as souvenir. bearing the names of the bride and bridegroom in silver frosting, with those of the bridesmaids and best man and the ushers. On the round box, in the cen. ter of the lid, a water-eoIored portrait of the bride is introduced. and these boxes fasten with silver clash. formed of the united initials of the 1az ppy pair.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-24
AT HYMEN's ALTER.


 Wedding rings are supposed to be always the same, but still the fashion of them has altered lately among epart people. The newest brides are wearing plain gold circlets which are about two-thirds narrower than those formerly worn. Jewellers are also showing a new ring. When worn it is exactly like any conventional wedding ring. In reality it consists of two separate gold bands, each made in spiral These fit so closely together as to form a perfect ring without visi- ble joint This marriage ring is sym boiical of the joining of two into one.
 Seventeen years ago d bequest was made to the city of London by benev- oient Italian gentleman of $4,000 to form fund to give marriage portion @ $6G each to three poor girls every year. Unfortunately, the sum was quite inadequate, and up till now the wishes of the testator have not been carried out. However, the trustees have allowed the money to accumulate and in two years time the capital will be sufficient for three girls to be en. r1ehed according to the desire of the Italian benefactor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-24

Another popular error concerning rabies is that it is disease peculiar to "dog-days." Vital statistics almost everywhere show that as many eases of the disease in the human being occur during the winter and spring as in summer and autumn.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-24

It has been asserted by many friends of animals, who rightly object to the annual torture and slaughter of dogs, and even by some physicians, that there is no such disease as hydro phobia, or rabies, as it is more cor rectly called.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-05-30
GERMANS ARE WARLIkE.
Philadelphia RecOrdD

Professor Mommsen, the eminent
historian: Dr. Kuno Fischer, profes5o"
of philosophy at the University of Hell
delberg. and number of other Ger
man university teachers not so we'll
known abroad. whose collegiate opin-
ions on the approaching Disarmament
Conference at The Hague have been
published in the Berlin Tageblatt, all
agree that the meeting of that body
will be without practical results. The
two above named gentlemen did not
hesitate even TO ridicule the Car ;
dream of peace. Professor Stengel, Ct
Munich. who is one of the German del
egates. and who believes that war Is
promotive of civilization, would thus
appear to quite accurately represent
the opinion of the learned men Of Ge--
many. The German professors, as a
class. seem to be as belligerent as
American parsons.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-05-30

Dental Postofices are required to give
their personal attention to the bust
ness of their offices, and must not alb
sent themselves therefrom for longer
period than one or two days without
authority granted upon written appli-
cation TO the department. \ violation
Of this order Will be deemed sufficient
cause for removal"
PosJmasters in some cities have
been leaving much of the actual admi-
nistration of their offices 20 their
assistants
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-05-30
"A Place
For Everything

is even more essential in the office
than AT home. Business men occa-
siCnally suffer heavy pecuniary losses
because OF an important paper mis-
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bookcases. press stands, letter files,
document files. chairs, stools, etc, has
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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-05-30
new MONEY LAW
An Act for Maintenance
of the Gold Standard.
IL Has Been Pre- pared for Submis-
sidents Plan for Reserve.

WASHINGTON.-Specific provision
for the maintenance OF the gold stand
ard is made in the bill drafted by the
Atlantic City currency committee for
submission 20 the next Congress. Other
than this single-standard provision,
the essential features OF the bill are
confined 20 three main principles: Pro-
lection Of the gold reserve by placing
returned greenbacks in a separate fund
and paying them out only for gold;
issue of national bank currency to the
face of the bond deposit, and the or
ganization in small cities of national
banks with capital OF s25, 900 instead of
$50, GOO, as al present
Desiring 10 observe the courtesy of
! first submitting the bill 10 sub-com-
miItee OF the Senate Finance Commit
! tee the membe of the House caucus
committee who met at Atlantic City
still decline 70 talk for publication of
! the details of The measure agreed upon
at that conference Upon excellent au-
thority. however, it may be stated that
! the foregoing Sn DOQlSS all the essen
,tial features of the new bill
The Presidents plan for protecting
the gold reserve works no radical
change, does not contract the volume
of the circulating medium, is simple
| and certain. Practically all students
of finance have agreed that organiza-
tons of smaller national banks and the
increase of their circulation to the face
of the bond deposit is advisable legis-
ilation. The bill will not meet the
wishes of all the advocates of currency
reform. Of course, but it is compare
| lively so conservative that it is eX-
pected TO consolidate the Republican
strength in its support. In that event
lit will be made a. law before the begin
ming of the next Presidential campaign
The President has been made ac-
quainted with the provisions OF the
measure, but as yet he has expressed
neither approval or disapproval. Pre-
Stunning that it has only those features
Ialready mentioned it may be expected
that the President, when the proper
time Games, will give it his hearty ap-
proval, for it is in exact accord with
his recommendations
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-05-30
A TENAS VIEW.

During the debate in the Texas Leg
islature on the proposed appropriation
of $4,000 for the State University
many members opposed the appropri-
alton on the ground that the univer-
sity is a needless luxury and could
well be abolished, in that it teaches its
students more baseball and football
training than anything else
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-05-30

ORDERS FOR POSTMASTERS.
WASHINGTON. = Postmaster-Gene-
raj Smith has issued the following ge-
neral order: 'Postmasters at Presi-
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-05-30

NEW BILL at ORPHEUM THE
ATER tonight.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-05-30
CASTLE & COOKE, Ltd
HONOLULU.
COMMISSION MERCHANTS
SUGAR FACTORS
FOR

AGENTS FOR
The Eva Plantation Co.
The Waialua Agricultural Co., Ltd.
The Kohala Sugar Co.
The Waimea Sugar Mill Co.
The Koloa Agricultural Co.
The Fulton Iron Works. st. Louis,
Mo
The Standard Oil Co.
The George +. Blake Steam Pumps.
Weston's Centrifugals.
The New England Mutual Life In
surance Co, of Boston.
The Aetna Fire Insurance Co., of
Hartford, Conn.
The Alliance Assurance Co., of Bos-
ton.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-03-08
BOTH WILL Be RECALLED
ROSE AND CHAMBERS TO LEAVE
SAMOA.
New President of Apia Municipal
Council win Confer With Secretary
Hay Before Going to His Post

WASHINGTON, February 26.-As
indicating the friendly purpose of the
German Government to bring the Sa-
moan controversy to Il settlement sat
isfactory to the United States, Herr
Salt. the newly elected President of
the Municipal Council of Apia. will
come to the United States before pro
ceeding to his post. to confer with Sec
rotary Hay and other Administration
officials.
1t was stated today that Herr Rose
will in all probability be removed and
Chief Justice Chambers is expected to
he recalled. Chambers recall will be
due to a letter he wrote to his brother,
which was published in this country.
There is one other point-who shall
be King of Samoa-which remained to
be settled by diplomatic negotiations.
Germany will insist that Mataafa, by
reason of the overwhelming majority
he received at the election, should be
King. but the decision of the Chief
Justice and the protocol of the Berlin
treaty exclude him forever from con
sideration in connection with the king
ship.
The Administration proposes to sup
port Tanu. Great Britain is similarly
inclined. and as the majority rules, he
will probably be established on the
throne.
BERLIN. February 2S.-Baron Won
Buelow, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
said today in the Reichstag that
things in Samoa require readiustment
is a principle acknowledged on all
sides 1t cannot be denied that the
tridominium has not stood the ordeal.
We are prepared on our part to con-
sent to clean separation if the two
other powers consent, but as long as
this agreement does exist we shall hold
to the Act of 1889 and we shall not
allow the rights which that Act gave
us to be curtailed or our interests to
suffer diminution. But we shall also
respect the rights accruing to others
by virtue of the Samoa Act
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-03-08
MULES FOR MANILA.
Transport Counemaugh Is to Carry
800 Animals.

SAN FRANCISCO. February IS
The transport Connemaugh is lying at
Harrison street wharf. getting ready
for her voyage to Manila with cargo
of mules. Accommodations are being
fitted up on he main deck and be-
tween decks for 800 animals. The
main deck has been housed over with
rough lumber and stalls for 1872 mules
are being built. The remainder of he
animals will be stored below deck.
There will be electric lights and fans
throughout both apartments, and in
addition to the fans there will be
eight windsails, carrying ventilation
to both decks. 1t will be very hot in
the tropics before the Connemaugh
reaches Honolulu, the month of March
being the opening month of sultry
weather in the Philippines. Accom-
panying the mules will be thirty-tive
soldiers in charge of Il lieutenant.
The transports Portland and Nalen-
ella went alongside at Folsom street
wharf this morning and will com
mence fitting out Immediately for
Manila.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-03-08
BANK Of HAWAII, LTD.
In corporated Under the Laws of the
Republic of Hawaii.
CAPITAL, 4OO,OOO.OO
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS.

Chas. NJ. Cooke President
]. b. Anterior ..........Vice President
C. II. Cooke ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Cashier
f. c. Anterior .............. Secretary
Directors-Henry Waterhouse. Tom
May, f. w. Macfarlane, E. D. Tenney,
]. A. McCandless.
Solicits the Accounts of Firms, Cor
porations, Trusts, Individuals, and will
promptly and carefully attend to all
all business connected with banking
entrusted to it. Sell and Purchase For
eign Exchange, Issue Letters of Credit.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-03-08
Kaahumanu Street.
hawaiian
E EeCtFic
uauIla,lI1sa-usaaal18
Company.

Tire cieanest brightest safest and really
~ vas long run, the cheapest and best light
ts4E Jass in the family residence, is the incan-
&aGssat electric light. Safe; nothing could
rs a1fsr 4 few days ago prominent gem
gSSSzan OF Honolulu came rushing down to
skae Office of the Electric Company and said:
s'Hve use figures for wiring my house, and
WrGHt il done at once; no more lamps for me.
Ia@Gt night lamn tipped over and it came
EsJ SSSV setting fire to the house and burning
saY children and | take no more risks"
Tubs IS the sentiment of quite a number in
DIE PSst few weeks, who have ordered their
b.csgsss fitted with the perfect light.
JyxsS tEink it over and make up your mind
UAst VOC want the best and safest light; send
essx che Hawaiian Electric Company and tell
hsrn what you waLi.
We have complete stock OF everything in
tkkA hRe and have just received a lot of the
SNSry EoSes6 designs in chandeliers
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-03-08
AWATTING FURTHER ADVICES.

WASHINGTON. February 27.-The
statement may be repeated that no
request has been made from either
our own Government or that of Ger
many for the recall of any of the
officials at Apia who have been in
VOWED i'm the recent trouble there.
Each side has intimated to the other
that it regarded the officials of the
other as at the bottom of the trouble.
Both Governments are awaiting fur
Their information from Apia.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-03-08
RHEUMATIC PAINS RELIEVED

Rev. e. Edwards, pastor of the Eng
fish Baptist church at Minersville, Pa,
when suffering with rheumatism, was
advised to try Chamberlain's Pain
Balm. He says: "A few applications
of this liniment proved of great SER
vice to me. 1t subdued the inflamma-
ton and relieved the pain. Should any
sufferer profit by giving Pain Palm a
trial it will please me-" For sale by
all druggists and dealers. Benson,
Smith & Co., agents for the Hawaiian
Islands.