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The leader., 1899-10-11
The Philinnin. NJ

This contest is proving much Nor.
Dorn ,na noU we ead anticipated II nse ssoo
We should tackle the Philinn;nass Eaters out.
come them as Hostetter's Stomassss ana over.
does dyspepsia, indigestion. maIs.ib lttes
and ague, and liver and kidney disc, lever
battle IS short and decisive, and for Ss,s. Ihs
the Bitters have always won. II va ,y yean
and don't know what's wrong.try VIII II are Il,
lat ne en- nrSi umbrella appeared in IN II.
we bought it.-Elliott's Magazine u'es after
The leader., 1899-10-11

CChicago has prairie fires within its
corporate limits, and some of the chill
dren in Greater New York walk four
miles to the nearest school. These
cities ought to send a commission to a
village somewhere for modern points.
The leader., 1899-10-11

A Chicago blatherskite said, at a
meeting of a single-tax club in that
city, that Dewey's exploit in Manila
bay was not worthy of especial honor
by the American people. The same
person, too, hoped that the American
army in the Philippines would be de-
feated. 1t is TO the credit of his hear
ers that but a fraction Oh them in
dorsed his unamerican sentiments.
The leader., 1899-10-11

The magnificent reception accorded
to Admiral Dewey is an inspiration 70
Young America to make the most of
his opportunities and to be ever ready
TO do and dare when his country COM
mands. Dewey's victory was no acct
dent; it was the result of years of
study and training that found its hero
nearly at the retiring age. But the
opportunity came and the man was
there. equipped to meet it, and the
world knows the story. Though writ
ten in blood-of the enemy, it fur
nishes brilliant page to naval history.
The leader., 1899-10-11
Good for Girls Only.

Dewey anecdotes relate that the admiral
traces his start in life to severe whipping
a school teacher gave him, whereupon he re,
solved to lead new life. This aneedote vii!
be read out loud by the mothers, but it will
not fool any boy 1t is harder to fool boy
than girl with fairy tales.-Atehlson
Globe.
The leader., 1899-10-11
Burned TO heath

ioiedo, D., Oct. 5.-Louis Westerman
lighted his own funeral pyre at the
county infrmary Wednesday morpino
oy starting blaze in a naystack with
aus pipe. As soon as the flames spread
ne jumped in. He was burned to death
The leader., 1899-10-11

An employers association, repre-
senting from 100000 to 100000 of
local capital, has been organized in
Spokane, Wash, to resist any demand
of organized labor which its members
may regard as unjust. The lumber
mills, breweries, -four mills, street car
companies, electric light companies,
gas company, water company, facto-
rirs, contractors, merchants and other
interests are represented in the asso-
o;ofion
The leader., 1899-10-11

The man who passed at the highest
figures known at West Point has been
sent to prison for ten years for embez-
element. Brilliant gifts without hon.
esty are poor foundation.
The leader., 1899-10-11

A London Daily Mail correspondent
says of the Dewey demonstration in
New York: Being on the spot, it is
impossible not to enter into the spirit
of the thing. and to participate in he
enthusiasm, it is necessary to under
stand the magnetic emotionalism Of
this most losabiy natural people, whose
emotions are as keen in expression
and as frank and unrestrained as
those of children. Ii is also necessary
10 realize the strong, simple, modest,
attractive personality of Admiral Dew
sy. He is the one figure without
Jaw, the one man outside party"
The leader., 1899-10-11

Georgia adds to the greatness of 1899
as corn year. Some of the popcorn
raised near Americas popped on the
stalk during the hot days of early Sep
TENDER.
The leader., 1899-10-11
HOW He Wan Ha-

Hawksley-Here's pretty girl eloped
with a dentist.
Blunt-H'm, l suppose at the last
minute he didn't pull the tooth.-Phil-
adelphia North American.
The leader., 1899-10-11

Are yon troubled with letter, Salt Rhenm,
Eczema, Ringworm or any skin disease! let
terine is sure cure try It, soc. at druggists,
or by mail for cash or stamps. j. |. ohuP
trine, manufacturer, Savannah, ia.
The leader., 1899-10-11

Uneasy lies the head that wears bonnet
in which a large sized political bee IS con-
tinually buzzing. Chicago Daily News.
The leader., 1899-10-11

ounce Of milk with two teaspoonfuls Of
lime water every two hours. Chicken or
beef broth, OF oatmeal Cruel, or barley
water, may be generously partaken Of. II
getting along well, after fifth day, take
semi-solids boiled eggs, milk toast,
oatmeal, jellies and other delicacies. These
directions observed, with prudence in diet
rapid recovery
The leader., 1899-10-11
The Best Prescription for ChilIs

and Fever is a bottle of GROVES TAsTELEss
atasteless form. No cure no pay Price,5Oc.
The leader., 1899-10-11

He latter the fourteenth round How |
love to dance!" She-"Then | should think
you'd rn."-Town Topics.
The leader., 1899-10-11
Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken Internally, Price 75c.

When you hate man, either fight him or
say nothing.-Atchison Globe.
The leader., 1899-10-11

The registered white 1896 1887 cood polls
the constitution
The leader., 1899-10-11

Some of the newspapers of Missis-
sippi and elsewhere have INDUCED in a
little pleasantly at the expense of the
State officers who have selected the
present time for little rural recrea-
ton. Others have complimented ''Gov-
ernor Conan" and a few others still on
duty. But none have mentioned the
fact that the State librarian is regu-
larly at her post. She remained
through the fever of 1897 and 1898, and
she is here now, and keeps the library
| open as regularly as if the supreme
court was in session and attorneys were
| dropping in and out. The State library
is a lonesome place these days, but the
law says it shall be kept open every day
except Sunday, and that is what is
being done. The State may have had
as good, but has never had, and per-
haps never will have, better librarian
than Mrs. Helen ID. Bell. 1t is the only
position that woman, under our con-
stitution, can fill, and it is pleasant to
note that the innovation has worked so
we'll
The fifteenth session of the Industrial
Institute and College, at Columbus,
opened with about $50 students present.
And the number would have been a
thousand if the capacity was equal to
that number. The other female col
leges of the State, not interrupted by
guarantees, report increased patron
age.
Destructive Fire In Jackson-An Old Land
mark Gone.
The three handsome residences lust
north of the capitol, that had been oc-
cupied by the Sullivan, johnson and
Terrell families. and the engine house
of jackson fire company No. 1, were de-
stroyed by fire on Saturday night. Sep
TENDER 80. The Presbyterian manse
barely escaped. A strong wind was
The leader., 1899-10-11

Until quarantine is raised the curfew
will warn all persons off the streets in
jackson after o o'clock pm. Any per-
son caught on the streets after that
hour win be fined not less than six
dollars.
The leader., 1899-10-11

The board of supervisors of Kinds
county refused to quarantine the rest
of the county against Jackson. Sensi-
BILE. 1t don't require guarantees to
prevent social visits between town and
country just now.
The leader., 1899-10-11

''Cotton is king" The Corinthian
says this expression was first used by
Gen. John A. Quitman of Mississippi in
congress in 1858, during the debate over
the Clay compromise, known as the
Omnibus bill. His remark was, Got
ton is king of all exports"
The times., 1899-08-13
THE BUBoNIc PLAGUE
Apparently No Danger of Has Spread
Into EHroDe-

Into Europe
In regard to the recently reported dan
ger that the bubonic plague would reach
Europe and England in its steady march
10 the westward. Surgeon Fairfax Irwin.
of the Marine Hospital Service. has written
from London as follows TO Surgeon General
Wyman. under date Of July q;
1T does not appear that there is any
expectation here that the bubonic plague
is likely 10 extend much beyond its present
limits. This feeling Of security is due 10
the fact that all proper precautions are
being taken Il is true that there are a
considerable number Of cases, and there is
also some extension, yet the disposition to
spread in Alexandria does not appear great,
although it might be thought that all the
conditions for such extension are present
in that city
1T is officially reported to the Colonial
0ffsee that the bubonic plague which has
been "a ging in Hongkong and Mauritius has
extended TO the French Island Of Reunion
As 10 Naurftius, the official return for the
week ended on Thursday last shows that
thirty-six cases Of plague occurred during
the week. and that no fewer than twenty
nine Of these proved fatal. No fresh case
Of plague has been reported at Alexandria
for the last four days. n the earlier part
OF last week. however. there were six new
cases. five deaths, and five recoveries. The
total number OF cases up 20 the present S
seventy -four, Of which thirty-tw0 havs
been fatal.
1T was reported yesterday from SkOefds.
in Sweden, that the epidemic of anthrax
which recently broke out among the cattle
in West Gothland, and subsequently also
attacked human beings, continues TO
spread. and that forty parishes are now in
fected- Owing to the prevalence Of the
epidemic the great military maneuvres
which were to be held in West Gothland
have been countermanded.
The times., 1899-08-13
CORRECTED PENSION FIGURES.
Commissioners Evans Issues a Reyis-
ed Statement OF the Work


ed Statement OF the Work.
Commissioner of Pensions Evans has re-
viewed the statement of Pension Office
work for the year, issued several days ago.
and found several errors.
The corrected statement shows that out
OF the appropriation of $14o, ,099 600 for pen
sions for the fiscal year ending June 80,
1883, $13S, ,253, ,s23 was paid TO pensioners.
During the year 1891 names were added
to the rolls and 43, 1ss were dropped for
various causes The statement OF the
claims filed and allowed during the fiscal
year is as follows:
Under the general law: Filed, 24,5S2; al
lowed. 8. 165. Act OF June q, 1899: Filed,
20,705; allowed. 3 .S26.
Increases, General Laws: Filed, III 3S7;
allowed, SO, ,054.
Total number of pensioners June 30,
1893. 993. ia; total number June 80, 1893,
991 ,519; decrease, 2,195.
Dropped during the fiscal year by death,
S4,345; by remarriage. minors, failure to
claim, and other causes. SSH; total. 4S, ,1Ss.
Seventy-six attorneys were disbarred.
suspended, or dropped during the year,
bringing the total of disbarTed attorneys
lid to 163
The times., 1899-08-13
EMERGENCY RATIoNS.
One Hundred Thousand to BE Sent
to Manila.

One Hundred Thousand to he Sent
to Manila.
One hundred thousand emergency rations
in wrappers are to be sent to the Philip
pines for use when active operations begin.
General Otis was asked Thursday by the
department if 1t was desirable to have
such a ration on hand and the reply came
yesterday from Chief Commissary Baird
at Manila, asking for the above number OF
rations. The emergency ration consists OF
ten ounces OF bacon, sixteen ounces of
hard bread, four ounces of pea meal or
equivalent in material for making soup,
two ounces of roasted or ground coffee, or
one-half ounce of tea, four grains of sac
charine; ga ounce salt, .04 ounce pepper.
one-haif ounce tobacco. This ration was
decided upon after several boards had
made experiments with soldiers in the
field.
The times., 1899-08-13
Captain abernethy Wounded.

Dallas, Tex, Aug. 12.-Friends here re-
eeived eablegrams last night from Manila
stating that Capt. Robert Abernethy. Of
the Third Artillery, was wounded on Thurs
day in the battle of Bacolor- Abernethy
is a native of Texas, q son Of Judge B. r.
Abernethy, of Gonzales, and was appointed
TO West Point from this State His friends
here are anxious about his condition.
The times., 1899-08-13

The Earl of Yarmouth is experimenting
the rehearsais Of the comedy and farce
that, with a vaudeville olio, will form the
attractions of the entertainment TO be
given by the earl and a score or so of
Newports younger set for sweet charity's
sake on the evenings of September and s.
The young nobleman is enjoying himself
immensely and will figure eonspicuously
On the play bills, appearing in vaude-
vile specialtie5 as well as in the play,
which is a little comedy by Gilbert The
cast of young people represents tons OF
gold in money, and society has Yarmouth's
word for 1t that every member is brimfull
of histrionic dash and brains On the
evening before the performance full dress
rehearsal viii be given before a limited
audience composed of critics and intimate
friends.
The Misses Dezendorf are at Aurora
House, at Aurora in Alleghanies, for
a stay of several weeks.
Miss Mary Shaughnessy and Misses Lou
ise and Mae Heupel left yesterday for
two weeks visit in the Blue Ridge Noun
tains Va
The times., 1899-08-13
OFFICIALS NOT ALARMED.
The Navy Department Relieves the
New Orleans Is Safe.

New orleans Is sate.
No anxiety is felt at the Navy Depart
ment for the safety of the cruiser New
Orleans. which put TO sea from the city
of San Domingo early in the week II
is believed that the cruiser reached a point
outside the area OF the great hurricane and
that she experienced no harm. When the
New Orleans left port there was some spec
ulation as TO the cause, and it was believed
that she was on an expedition along the
coast to take observations on the scene of
the rebel disturbances.
1t now appears that the Bureau of Navi-
cation sent a cable message 10 the COM
mander of the New Orleans early in the
week warning him of the expected storm
1t is presumed that she left San Demin-
go, where there is no harbor. and put &c
sea so as 10 escape danger from the storm
The Navy Department officials believe that
the vessel is safe somewhere in the Carib-
bean Sea and that she will reappear at some
point within few days.
The times., 1899-08-13

Madame WI and her young son passed
the time very quietly at the Legation dur
ing the Minister'S absence at his diplomatic
pest IN Madrid, and for some time after
his return from Europe his official duties
required his presence in Washington. Last
week Madame Wu and her son, accom-
panied by Mrs. Nesmith, made a short
visit to Bay Ridge, and upon her return
Minister WI was ready for his summer
holiday, which, with his family, he is en-
joying at the Greenbrier White Sulphur
Springs They will remain at the resort
until the end of the summer.
The times., 1899-08-13

Mrs. T. Dix Boiles is among the all-sum
mer residents at Deer Park Senator For
aker's family, who have been occupying
cottage there since early in the season,
are so delighted with their summer home
that they viii remain until autumn, which
is never lovelier than in the Maryland
mountains.
The times., 1899-08-13

The Missea Agnes and Anna Spaulding
are spending August with Richmond rela-
tives at the Greenbrier White Sulphur
Springs.
The times., 1899-08-13

Mr.. and Mrs. John C. Fay, who are
spending the summer in Continental travel
have been particularly enjoying the art
galleries OF the different European capt.
tails they have visited as Mrs Fay is a
clever painter, both in water eolors and
oils. Before their return In October they
propose TO include in their tour Holland
Germany, Italy, Switzerland, and France
The times., 1899-08-13

Mr.. and Mrs. James Allison Bowen left
yesterday for trip TO Boston by sea They
will spend two weeks at Cobourg, Canada,
and return by way Of the Great Lakes.
The times., 1899-08-13

Mr.. and Mrs. A. R. Benson have gone to
Boston. taking the sea trip via Norfolk.
They will spend a month in Boston and
nearby seashore resorts, and returning By
ran VIII stop several days each in New
York, Philadelphia, Lancaster, and Harris
burg
The times., 1899-08-13

Mrs z. A. Haines has sent out invita-
tions for the marriage of her daughter,
Martha Shannon, to Mr.. Herbert Cooper
Sanford, next Wednesday at $50 O'Clock at
the Metropolitan NJ. Z. Church
The times., 1899-08-13

Mrs. W. w. Finley and the Misses Fin ey
have closed their house in Connecticut
Avenue, and are at Bar Harbor, where
they viii spend the remainder of the sum-
mer.
The times., 1899-08-13
GAY SEASON At IT'S height
Where Some WashingtOnians Are
Passing the Hot Days.

This Is the Period When the World
and His Wife Are Enjoying Round
Vanity Fair Weddings Past and
TO Come - Interesting Personals.
The times., 1899-08-13

of Philadelphia, and Mr.. Redfern is
member of the well-known Washington
family of that name. and also of the Me-
tropolitan and other clubs.
The times., 1899-08-13

looking in black net, and Miss Fitch, the
granddaughter of the late General Sher-
man.
The times., 1899-08-13

Rev NJ Ross Fishburn and family are
at Statewide Springs, n. Y.
The times., 1899-08-13

The military attache of the French En-
bassy and Nine. Vinci are about to make
a trip TO Niagara Falls and adjacent points
OF interest on the Canadian side, returning
early in the autumn.
The times., 1899-08-13

The engagement was announced last week
OF Miss Isabelle Lennon. daughter OF Mr..
ana Mrs. j. Southgate Lennon, of Balti-
more, 10 Mr.. e. c. Gushing. OF this city.
Miss Lennon is spending the summer with
her parents ar the Greenbrier White Sui
phur Springs.
The times., 1899-08-13

The marriage OF Miss Marie Holcombe
Moore to Mr.. Samuel Edward Redfern Is
announced to take place in this city ext
Wednesday. The bride elect is the daugh-
ter Of the late DR.. Thomas Johnson Moore.
The times., 1899-08-13

Mr.. Arthur N. Mitchell and Col. Charles
f. Reicks, OF this city, who are sojourning
at Cape May, expect to return about the
ed instant.
The times., 1899-08-13

The Misses Kieckhoefer, who have been
visiting the Misses Merrick at their eoun
try home. near Ellicott City, Md, for the
past two weeks, are spending few days
ia this city with Mr.. and Mrs. ]. M.
Bishop, at the Cairo.
The times., 1899-08-13

Mr.. and Mrs. F. Hess and their little
daughter. Helen Marie, have closed their
visit at the Blue Ridge Mountains, and are
now at the White Sulphur Springs.
The times., 1899-08-13

Capt. w. W. Armstrong and wife are en-
joying the summer at Loeb Lynn Hotel,
Mountain Lake Park, Nd. Other Wash
ingtonians at the resort are Mr.. and Mrs.
Benjamin Micou, Mrs. c. w. McNaughton,
Mrs. J. p. Klingle, and DR.. G. r. Brown
The times., 1899-08-13

A very pleasant lawn party was given on
Monday evening by Mr.. and Mrs Emil
Gathmann, of the Army and Navy Cottage
at Cleveland Park. The guests were en-
tertained by music from the phonograph
one OF the selections played being compo-
sition by Miss Gary, sister of Mrs Gath
mann Among those present were Mr.. and
Mrs Louis Gathmann Mr.. and Mrs. Eu
gene Gaddis, Mr.. and Mrs. McCloud. DR.
and Mrs. Cudliff. Mrs. Carrie Fawkies
Mrs. Anderson, wife of Major Anderson.
Miss Dilmeth Gary, Miss Olga Gathmann
Miss Victoria Gary, Miss Edic Morgan
Miss Eima Gathmann. Miss Agnes Porter,
Mr.. Rodney Gary. Mr.. Paul Gathmann. Mr.
Otto Gathmann, and Master Mark Hanna
Gathmann. The lawn was Illuminated with
electric lights and Chinese lanterns. The
cream was served In molds OF cannon and
soldiers boats, TO carry out the designs OF
the Messrs. Gathmann's inventions.
Miss Gertrude M. Farabee and Mr. Ed
win II. Easterling were married Wednesday
evening at the Calvary Baptist Church, the
Rev. Mr.. Thomas officiating The bride
was given away by her uncle, Mr. Robert
A. Farabee, of Fort Worth, Tex and Miss
Alice Easterling. a niece of the groom. was
hover girl and was dressed in white The
ushers were Messrs Barkesdale. Chisholm
C. S. Easteriing, Euline, Griest, Hoover
Thompson. and Ward. The bride, a beau
iful brunette. was gowned In white silk
trimmed with lace and butterflies, demi-
The times., 1899-08-13

train and high-necked A Brussels net
veil with rose wreath was worn. She
carried a bouquet of bride roses and maid
enhair ferns The wedding gifts. which were
numerous and handsome. included secre-
tary from the members of Federal City and
Dorcas Lodges, l. o. G.. t.. of which both
the bride and groom are members.
The times., 1899-08-13

Mr.. Singleton l.. Cooper, accompanied by
his little son Earl, left yesterday for So
journ in Stafford county, Va
The times., 1899-08-13

Mrs. Ellen S. Mussey, who has been visit
ing in Easton, Pa. has gone for fort
nights stay at Geneva, Ohio.
The times., 1899-08-13

Mr. and Mrs c. w. King. sr. and Mr.
and Mrs. C. W. King, jr., are among the
Washingtonians who are guests at the Nc
Dowell House. Harper's Ferry.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-07-29
PRESERVE FOREST LANDS
UNIQUE MOTIVE OF \ LEASE
MADE TODAY.
Lessee Wants To Increase Water sup
ply and the Government Wants to
Preserve the Forests

\ lease of Government lands was sold
today i'm which the motive Of the Gov
arnment i'm making the lease and Of the
iessee i'm getting 1t, is to make an at
tempt to preserve forests and increase
the water supply.
The lands are mountain lands on
Kauai, at MOloaa and Papa, and en-
brace about 2600 acres. Cattle have been
allowed to run through II for years, un-
I'll it is to some extent defOrested. The
lease is on condition that the lessees
fence 1t in and keep cattle off for the
term of the lease. The Government re
serves the right to enter upon any part
Of it at any time, during the term of tn
lease, and open any part of IL up for
settlement that may be found suitable
for cultivation, providing the lessee is
not himself CultiVating il or making
other use of it, PERMITTED by the lease
at the time. This condition is put i'm
simply to cover the possible contin-
gency that there may be found some
land in the tract suitable for home
steads and cultivation. without inter
fering with the general purposes of the
lease and of the lessee.
The lease was sold at public auction
at noon at the door of the Judiciary
building byrAgent for Public Lands j
f. Brown. sThe, upset price was $500 a
year, at which price it was knocked
down to j. f. Morgan for f. j. Nor
gan. The lessee is interested in some
plans on the Island of Kauai, which
makes an increase of the water supply
desirable.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-07-29
wAIALUA SUITS TO BE HEARD.
win Come Up Before Judge Perry on
Monday.

The case of Col. Soper against b. f.
Dillingham; growing out of the Waialua
plantation stock controversy is set for
trial before Judge Perry for next Mon
day. This suit involves about $l,000,0OO
of the stock of the plantation.
The petition for letters of administra-
ton on the estate of the late Queen
Dowager Kapiolani will be heard next
Friday.
Judge Perry will hear the registry
cases of the ships Euterpe and Star of
Russia next Tuesday.
Judge Stanley today approved the ac-
counts of Godfrey Brown and others as
executors of the will of James Woods
for the year ending April 10, 1899. The
assessed value of the porperty is about
$4,000. The income for the year was
81, 1872 &C.
The bond of j. f. Hamburg for $4,000
as guardian of August, Frederick anC
Waldemar Podeyn. to sell real estate
has been approved by the court. w
WOlters is the surety
Plaintiff in the case of James Hoar,
VS.. S. G. Allen. has filed exceptions t
the decision of Judge Stanley, rendered
Thursday last. The suit involved thu
construction of mortgage of ward
/ property.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-07-29
OLAA NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing assessments have been levied
on the Assessable Stock of the Olaa
Sugar Company, Limited, which are
payable at the Office of Alexander &
Baldwin:
Two and one-half per cent or 90 cents
per share, payable on the first day OF
October, 1899, and 2iA per cent or 10
cents per share on the first days OF each
month thereafter to and including the
first day of July, 1900.
BY order of the Directors.
]. b. CASTLE,
Treasurer Olaa Sugar Company.
Limited.
Honolulu, July IL, 1899.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-07-29
In THE POLICE COURT.

John Absanda was brought up before
Judge Wilcox this morning on charge
of selling liquor without license. He
was convicted and fined 800 and costs
Chun Chez, palte, convicted of having
opium in possession was fined $50.
A native, Kapiimi, was sent to the
ref for fifteen days for larceny in tho
second degree. All Sin, convicted OF
same charge. got three months.