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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-03
A CRAZY STOCK MARKET.

In order to preserve a record OF the
events of these days that will perhaTs
interest posterity, it must be said
that there is craze in the specula-
tiOns over the sugar stocks. The trans
actions reported in the news columns
indicate the prices, and TO some extent
the number of shares of stock sold.
The merits OF the plans of organic
alton of the new sugar corporations
are not now discussed. There is some
food for serious reflection about the
correctness of the data on which sew
eral of them have been formed The
most important data is, of course, the
uncertain political data, which is of
rather a shifting character.
Aside from this, it must be said that
the community is at a white specula-
tive heat. The business men, the pro-
fessional men. the clerks the mechan
les. the hack men, the women, are oper-
ating for a rise" The situation is
natural and logical, II exists because
it must exist. 1t cannot be checked
any more than prairie fire can be
stopped with watering pots The causes
which create it are precisely the same
causes which create booms in other
places individuals do not create these
causes. They arise from the operation
of economic laws, and the irrepressible
desire of all to get rich.
There is a natural level in the pro
fits of commerce, just as there is a
natural level in water Certain causes
push the profits and conditions of com
merce above their natural level, just
as water is forced up above the natural
level But other causes are also at
work, and in the end bring both to
their natural level. But few indeed,
during a speculative craze, have any
inclination to study economic laws
that regulate these matters.
The majority of men believe in
luck, though they cannot define 1T.
The good luck OF one stimulates others
to try their luck. The luck of one
man in drawing a large prize in the
lottery, stimulates thousand other
men to buy tickets.
The interesting question is, how |
long will this wild speculative fever |
last. Ii it is confined to the people OF |
this small community it will not last |
long. The moment those who operating |
believe that prices are high enough, |
then purchasing stops, and the reaction
begins 1t is matter of belief and |
not fact This belief is wholly capri |
cious On a reacting or declining mar |
ket, the public instantly loses cour-
age and is troubled with panic. There |
may be no good reason for doing so, |
but it does Then the lame ducks,
who flew high in the air, appear in |
large fiocks with broken wings.
Business men as we'll as moralists, |
speak of this business as demoralizing. |
Whether it is or is not, the men who |
are hoping for good luck have no time |
to discuss principles, and trust to their |
capacity to reach cover before the |
typfoo of a panic strikes them.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-03
THE HARBOR CASE.

The decision of the Supreme Court
in the case of the Government against
the Oahu Railway Company, is an af-
firmation here of the rule laid down
by the Supreme Court Of the United
States in the suit involving the water
front of the city of Chicago. Up to
the time OF chat decision there was
difference of opinion among lawyers
and judges. regarding the power Of
Legislative body to grant a right of
exclusive use Of any part of the navi-
gable waters to an individual or cor
poration 1t was conceded that the
owners OF land adjoining nayigable
waters had the right to reach and use
those waters, but how far the State
could ALLEVIATE any of the land be-
meath these waters had never been
clearly defined The value of the sub
merged land in the Chicago case was
about 500, 900 900. The decision of the
case involved a larger sum OF money
than any case ever brought before the
court. The judges were not unani-
NOUS in their decision. But a major
ity of them held that the nayigable
waters could not be alienated TO the
exclusive use of individuals. and that
the State, as trustee for the people,
could not grant absolute control of the
submerged lands to any one, and there
fore no quasi public corporation could
be empowered to condemn such lands.
This rule has been followed by our
Supreme Court.
At the same time there is nothing
in the decision OF the Supreme Court
of the United States, or in the decision
of our own court, which forbids the
government to grant the right to the
Oahu Land and Railway Comany of
building wharves and piers sufficient
for the purposes OF its business as a
common carrier 1t is probably for
the interests of the city itself that it
should be done in a generous manner.
I,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-03

One need not be an expert to see
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-03
EAGAN,S NAME STILL THERE

WASHINGTON, March 23-The
Army register for 1899 was issued to-
day by the War Department and much
comment has been occasioned by the
fact that the name Of Gen. Eagan still
appears at the head of the commits
sary department and no mention is
made of his case.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-03
DUE

Ask your family physician about the
water, and If he is honest he will en-
dorse it's use.
All who have drank the water speak
in the highest Of terms for it.
This climate demands the use OF
such a water and you cannot afford to
be without 1t.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-03
EXERCISE

Our doctors are busy treating pa
tients who are suffering from COM
plants, more especially malar1al dis
orders, which will be materially bene-
fitted if they drink e water that is pure
and possesses curative features, az does
Bartlett Spring Water.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-03

At special meeting of the Waverley
club Saturday evening it was decided
to hold the postponed annual meeting
of 1898 and the first quarterly meeting
OF 1899 on Saturday evening, the 18th
inst. Amendments to the constitu-
ton will be acted upon.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-03

PURE
WATER,

If the advice given in those three
words is needed, good health will fol-
low. City water is not good for many
reasons, principally, because it is con-
taminated with vegetable and putrid
matter OF all descriptions. A simple
analysis shows this to be a fact
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-03
VIGILANCE.

We will serve free OF charge a glass
Of this wonderful natural Spring
water at our Soda Counter to all who
care to come and test its virtues. We
deliver the water to your home in case
lots at $3.50 for so pints, $3.50 for so
quarts.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-03
TIMELY TOPICS
March 10th, 1899.

Our advertisements for the past
month have been directed, generally
to the housewife, but we have things
in our store that will be of interest to
the wife as we'll as the husband. No
doubt you heard about the runaway
a few weeks ago. A man was riding
down Fort street, his horse suddenly
got frightened at some object, became
unmanageable and started to run away.
The man tried every effort to check the
horse, but without avail A man hap
pened to be coming up the street on
his bicycle and before he could get out
of the way, the horse, vehicle and all
were upon him. The bicyclist was
seriously hurt and was confined to his
bed for some time. Now who do you
think is to blame for that accident? We
blame the driver, as he should have
had one of
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-14
Thirteen People Burned to Death In
New York.

Thirteen persons met their death in the
fire that destroyed the residence of Million
aire Wallace g. Andrews at East Sixty
seventh street, in New York City, early
Friday morning, and in another blaze,
caused indirectly by the first in the resi-
dence of Albert j. Adams, the well-known
sporting man, two blocks away Twelve
died in the Andrews residence; one in the
Adams home. The entire family of Mr..
Andrews was burned to death, and so was
the family of his son-in-law, Mr.. Gamaliel
G. st. John. Mr.. st. John, who went to
Wilmington, Del, Thursday, was the only
one who escaped. In the Adams residence
one servant persisted and six persons were
injured. Yesterday noon 10 bodies had been
recovered from the Andrews residence
The bodies of two servants are missing
The fire probably started from gas ex-
plosion. Sparks from the burning Andrews
house set fire to lace curtain at an open
window in the Adams house, at which two
young women in night clothes were looking
The flames spread instantly.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-14

The jury for the trial of Mrs. George at
Canton, Ohio, was completed Friday and
the prosecuting attorney opened for the
state. Mrs. George is charged with muir
dering the brother of Mrs. William Nc
Kinley.
Malietoa has been crowned King of
Samoa. At the ceremonies the band from
the cruiser Philadelphia led the procession,
which was participated in by the British
and American consuls. The German CON
sui did not attend.
An ice gorge caused an overflow of the
Yellowstone river at Glendive, Mont, Sat
urday night, drowning four persons. Eight
others are missing Three spans of steel
bridge were washed away and the tracks
of the Northern Pacific railroad inundated
A battle took place between the Japa-
nese and Chinese laborers on the Kahuntu
plantation, in Hawaii, on March 26. The
Japanese welded spiked clubs, knives and
axes Three of the Chinese were killed. a
dozen seriously wounded, some fatally, and
about 40 slightly injured. Police were
sent to the scene from Honolulu, and mar
tial law was declared.
A pitched battle with pistols was fought
on the streets of Brunson, S. c., Saturday
night, three Preacher brothers being on
one side and three Reid brothers and Jos.
Connolly on the other side. George Reid
is dead, Mack Reid fatally wounded, Con-
nelly seriously wounded and James Preach
er slightly wounded. Ulmer Newton, a
respectable colored man, was accidently
shot and killed during the fight.
The discoveries of copper ore near Sails
bury, N. c., at the Union gold mines are
exciting intense interest all over the South,
and claims are made that the supply will
equal the famous Calumet and Hecla and
Anaconda mines. According to j. j. New
man, the mining engineer, an immense vein
of gold and copper bearing ore runs for half
mile from 80 to 100 feet back on the sur
face.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-14
Four Men KILLED and MANY Injured In
Collapse Of Bridge.

The temporary superstructure of the big
Willis avenue bridge, newly built over the
Harlem river, collapsed at New York Tues
day afternoon, killing four men and seri-
ouslv iniuring six, one of whom will die.
Twelve or more other workmen also re-
ceived injuries of more or less serious ma
ture.
The accident was caused by too great
weight put on the superstructure which
connected the north shore sustaining wall
with pier, and was flimsy affair, stretch
ing 800 feet across deep water, built in
three spans at height of about go feet.
Over this massive travelling crane or car
rier was operated. Twenty-Five to 80 men
were employed ON the structure when the
accident occurred A heavy load of steel
beams was being sent out on the crane,
when the timbers gave way and the entire
structure went down with crash. As the
supporting timbers began to give, the
heavily laden crane ran rapidly forward
for short distance and then toppled into
the river. AS it went down the upright
crashed into the workmen, striking the
Delaneys and Beattie, killing them instant
ly and terribly mangling their bodies.
Many of the men were carried with the
wreck. Only few succeeded in getting
to the pier, the majority either falling into
the water or into the tangle of iron and
wood work The accident was witnessed
by many people on both sides Of the river.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-14
Suicide of a Boston Politician,

John II. Sullivan, member of the city
board of apportionment Of Boston, was
found dead in his bed at his home in East
Boston Sunday morning. 1t was an
nounced at first that Mr.. Sullivan died of
heart trouble, but it has since developed
that he killed himself by shooting through
the head. Two causes are being assigned,
one that he was respondent from illness
which did not seem to yield to medical
treatment, and the other that large finan-
cial losses had discouraged him.
Mr.. Sullivan was born in Ireland in
1S4S and came to this country in 1867. He
had been prominent in politics in Boston
since 1894, when he was elected member
of the board of aldermen. he lived in the
East Boston ward and was known as the
favorite son of East Boston. He was at
one time a member of the state senate and
later of the governors council. He was
defeated for reelection as councillor by
Isaac B. Allen, negro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-14
Lynching i'm Connecticut.
Insane Barber Killed by Angry citizens
---He Had shot and Seriously wound
ed a Farmer.

In East Haddam, Conn, Friday, an
Italian barber, ran amuck with a shotgun,
and after shooting and seriously wounding
John b. Gelston, farmer, was captured
and shot to death by an angry posse of citi-
zens The man was evidently insane. The
Italian formerly kept barber shop in East
Haddam, but suddenly disappeared about
two years ago. He was not seen since un-
til Friday morning, when John NJ Gelston
went to his barn to feed his stock he was
met by the Italian, who hourished shot
gun and refused to let Geston enter his
barn. After some talk the man left and
went to a neighbours house, where he asked
for food. In the meantime Constable A.
S. Bugbee, who started after the crazy
man, found him at the residence of DR.. M.
w. Plumstead
The Italian attempted to shoot the con-
stable, but his gun missed fire and he then
tried to escape. By this time the village
was aroused and a dozen or more of armed
farmers, headed by Constable Bugbee,
started in pursuit John B. Gelston, aged
60 years, the father of John M. Gelston,
who was in advance of the party, suddenly
came upon the Italian, just across the road
from the Gelston farmhouse. The insane
man turned on Gelston and shot him in the
head, but by this time the posse of citizens
arrived and fired voley into the maniac s
body, killing him instantly. The dead Ital
ian was carried to the Gelston barn. In
his pockets were found quantity of pow
der and shot, three razors and an ugly
looking knife
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-14
Future OF the Bicycle,

1t is agreed by all bicycle manufacturers that
the 1899 models represent the perfect wheel, and
that In future the silent steed will be practically
what 1t is today. improvement seems to be i'm
possible, as the bicycle accomplishes everything
that is required of it. Precisely the same thing
is true of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. 1t repre-
SCENTS the limits of science in overcoming disease
and It is impossible to make a better medicine
for the stomach, liver, kidneys, and blood A
few doses OF the bitters will start weak, nervous
and bloodess people on the road to strength. A
regular course Of treatment will bring back the
pink to the cheeks and sparkle to the eye Sleep
will come naturally, and it will be refreshing and
healthful. Dyspepsia, indigestion and constipa-
ton will be completely banshed, and the bless
ings OF true health bestowed Never take a
substitute for this perfect remedy
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-14
The Elephants Ninth Victim.

Rajah, mammoth elephant owned by
Lemen Brothers Circus company, which
has been wintering in Argentine, Kan,
killed its keeper, Frank Fisher, on Sunday.
Fisher had returned to the tent intoxicated,
and tried to make the different animals
perform. Coming to the elephant he Rugged
the beasts trunk, and ordered it to open
its mouth. Becoming enraged, Rajah
crushed Fishers arm, and throwing him to
the ground, made repeated efforts to pierce
the PROSTATE trainers body with its tusks
Unable to reach him, Rajah finally knelt
upon Fisher, crushing his life out before
assistance arrived. Fisher was % years
old, and his home was in Montreal He is
said to be Rajah's ninth victim.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-14
Nancy GuiIford Gets Sentence of 10
Years.

Nancy A. Guilford, who has been on
trial in the superior court at Bridgeport,
Ct, for the past three weeks on charge
alleging murder in the second gree in the
killing of Emma Gill of Southington by a
criminal operation, began Wednesday a
10 years sentence at the state prison at
Wethersfeld. The trial has not only at
tracted attention in this country, but also
abroad, as did the finding of the dismem-
bered body of Emma Gill in the Yellow
Mill pond last September and the long
chase before Mrs. Guilford was arrested in
London and extradted. OF the many de-
velopm tnts since the case opened, however,
probably nothing occasioned more surprise
than its abrupt ending Tuesday, when a
plea of manslaughter was accepted by
Judge Wheeler, who imposed the maxi
mum prison penalty with the minimum fine
of 81 and costs. To the request of the counsel
for the defence that clemency be granted,
Judge Wheeler said that in accepting the
plea of manslaughter he thought the court
had shown sufficient clemency. The pris-
oner took her sentence calmly and despite
her impaired health there was no scene. In
voice that had not the slightest tremor,
she replied in response to the court, Guilty
of manslaughter," she heard her sentence
without faltering and resumed her seat after
the ordeal without the slightest evidence of
emotion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-14
Internal Machine Sent to millionaire
Wallace Andrews

The N. Y. Evening World states that five
weeks ago Wallace Andrews, who was burn
ed to death in his FifthAvenue home Friday,
received through the mails an Internal ma
chine containing enough explosives to blow
up the entire house and household. The
machine, according to the World, was an
ordinary box, about five inches long, con-
tanning an arrangement of powder, matches
and sulphur Mr.. Andrews is said to have
handed this to the police and that they had
been working on the case up to the day Of
the fire.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-14
War Notes.

The war with Spain is over, but the battle OF
disease with health is still on. 1t RACES hottest
In spring. Disease, bred during the rigors Of
winter, turks in the system to do its deadly work
You don't feel well. You have no appetite You
are nervous. You have indigestion, which you
think is heart trouble. You are dizzy, feel
tired, discouraged, and about ready to give up
the battle. Bakers Mandrake Bitters is the eff.
fective weapon in this warfare, and who is
armed with 1t, always conquers, Sold liquid in
bottles, and tablets In boxes. Price 90 cents for
either. 1t makes folks well. 1t keeps folks well.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-14
More RiOting at Pana, III.

Serious rioting between white and black
miners, in which deputies also figured, took
place in Pana, Illinois, Monday, six per.
sons being killed and eight wounded, sew
eral of the latter probably fatally. Three
companies of the Fifth Illinois infantry
were ordered to Pana by Gov. Tanner.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-14

An indictment for murder in the first de.
gree was served Saturday at St. Adams
upon Napoleon Manning who shot Buzzell
Ledoux in Georgia last September. Man
ming was overcome with emotion while the
indictment was being read.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-14

George B. Fern, dry goods dealer, in
West Madison street, Chicago was found
dead in his store Friday with a bullet
wound in his temple. The cash drawers
were rifled and FERNS pockets were turned
inside out
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-14
Relief In sIx Hours,

Distressing kidney and bladder diseases re-
lieved In six hours by the New Great South
American Kidney Cure" This new remedy is a
great surprise on account Of its exceeding prompt
ness In relieving pain In the bladder kidneys
male and female. It relieves retention of the
water and pain in passing II almost Immediately
II you want quick relief and cure this Is your
remedy. Sold by George e. Greene, Druggist
Brattleboro, Vt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-14

What is the price of Dobbins' Electric Scamp
Five cents bar, full size, Just reduced from
ten: Hasn't been less than ten for S8 years
why, that's the price Of common brown SOAP.
Send me box. can't afford to buy any other
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-14

RIP'AN'S. 10 for 8 cents at druggists. They
Danish pain and prolong life. One gives relief.
No matter what's the matter one will DO you good,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-14
Three Cowboys stole $4,000.


One of the boldest hold-ups ever commit
ted in the West occurred Monday at the of
fee of the Alamo Gordo Lumber company,
at Alamo Gordo, N. M. Many thousands
OF dollars were on hand to pay the EN-.
ployes and the money was given them a
short time before the arrival of the out
laws. All the workmen had dispersed ex-
cept about so, and these fingered about the
office. Suddenly the door was thrown
open by two cowboys armed with Winches-
ters. They walked up to Cashier David
sons desk and demanded all the money in
his possession. At the point of the Win
chesters he was compelled to open the safe.
1t contained bundle of scrip amounting
to 500, 900, which was stacked in packages
and resembled greenbacks. The robbers
took this and departed. Horses were
awaiting them at the door, where they
were held by a third cowboy. Mounting,
all three rode away. A posse was quickly
organized, but the men had good start in
rough country and they escaped.
idle Hour" the country house of w.
X. Vanderbilt, at Oakdale, Long Island,
was burned Tuesday morning. W. K
Vanderbilt, jr., and his bride, formerly
Miss Virginia Fair, were spending their
honeymoon at the house, and 10 to 10 SER
yants.were with them. The loss is $780,
900 to $1,000
The National tribune., 1899-05-11

Mrs. Sarah T.. Fuller, Past National
President, is Chaplain of the Medford
Chapter of the Daughters of the American
Revolution. She was one Of the Commit
tee on the Colonial Relic Exhibition at
the Reyall House, one of the most his
toric buildings in Middlcsex County,
which was enjoyed by hundreds OF pat
riotic people Of Medford and other cities
and towns.
"hIrs. NJ. Susie Goodale, the immediate
successor of the late Mrs. T.. Florence
Barker to the Office of Department Presi-
dent, was two years Regent of the d. A.
II. of Medford, and one of the lcading
workers for the success of the Colonial
Exhibit. More than 1000 relics of great
interest were loaned for the exhibition.
abraham Lincoln Corps, of Charles
town, observed its Crystal Anniversary
April 25 in Memorial Hall. Mrs. Robin
son, Mrs. Gilman, Mrs. Going, Mrs. Full
Ter, and Miss Elliot, the Department Sec
retlry, represented the Department
W.R.C. Mrs. Turner, Past National Presi-
our people. Happily, the strife was short,