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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-05
Hoods Sarsaparilia

possesses by virtue of the Peculiar Com
bination, Proportion and Process used in
its preparation, and by which all the
remedial value of the ingredients used
is retained. Hoods Sarsaparilla is thus
Peculiar to Itself and absolutely I'M
equalled In its powers blood purifier,
and as tonic for building up the weak
and weary, and giving strength to the
nerves. Be sure to get
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-05

come 10 pass during this century have
brought with them demands upon
wealth, experience, scientific sympa-
thy and self-sacrifice which the favored
classes are as yet but slow to recog1 ize
The permanence. however, of our pres
ent social structure will depend upon
their recognition; and of the apprecia-
ton of this fact l am glad TO see that
! there is daily increasing evidence
OF course, in this larger aspect of
vast question, the saloon is a mere in
cident. It's causes, its phases its rela-
ton to the home life as well as the in
diyidual life of communities, the evils
that feed it, the miseries that support
it; whole host of questions such as
these wait for a consideration which as
yet they have hardly had.
Meantime, it may be well to relieve
the minds of fanatical and historical
people by saying that there is no one
cure for so vast a mischief as the sa-
loon stands for; and, generally, that,
in dealing with humanity and its per-
verted instincts and appetites, the
Divinest Teacher that the world has
had would seem to have taught us a
law of transformation, as that for the
regeneration, whether of society or of
the evil instincts of Northumberland
eXtirpation.
There are sufficient reasons, arising
out of the slow evolution of the
knowledge of the churches, OF their own
great mission in human affairs, that
accounts for their partial failure TO
meet the needs of men in these later
days.
Many earnest men and women are
their great resources in a common and
wise campaign against evils. But that
plan must be organized on the lines
suggested by Bishop Potter
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-05
MEN AND THE CHURCHES.

One of the reasons why the churches
do not command the attendance of a
larger number of men and women Is,
that they fail to supply their needs.
Rev. Mr. Kincaid said recently, in his
pulpit, that men refused to attend the
churches because they no longer feel
the need of them as means for avoid
ing 'feyerlasting punishment" Many
other reasons exist for this non-at-
tendance.
The churches, it is respectfully sub
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-05
Hoods SarsapariIIa

Sold by all druggists. 81; SIX for 5. Pre-
pared only by c. 1. Hood & Co., Apothe-
carries, Lowell, Mass.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-05
DUE

Ask your family physician about the
water, and if he is honest he will en-
dorse its use.
All who have drank the water speak
in the highest of terms for it.
This climate demands the use OF
such water and you cannot afford to
be without 1t,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-05
Real Merit

Is the characteristic of Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla, and it is manifested every day in the
remarkable cures this medicine accom-
plishes. Druggists say: When we sell a
bottle of Hoods Sarsaparilla to a new
customer we are sure TO see him back in a
few weeks after more proving that the
good results from trial bottle warrant
continuing its use. This positive merit
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-05
VIGILANCE.

We will serve free of charge q glass
OF this wonderful natural Spring
water at our Soda Counter to all who
care to come and test it's 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, 1899-04-05
TIMELY TOPICS
March 10th, 1899.

q 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 well 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
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-05
A QUESTION OF AGE.

4 correspondent, in another column,
questions the constitutionality of the
appointment of Mr. Mott-Smith "a
Minister of Foreign Affairs, on the
ground that in the event of the death
of President Dole, he would, if quail
fled, become his successor in office for
the time being The Constitution pro-
yides Cart. 2z) that the President shall
not be less than thirty-five years of
age. Mr. Mott-Smith's age is much
below that limit, and, therefore, it IS
suggested, he would be disqualified TO
hold the office of President. Our cor
respondent clearly states the case, but
the questions raised, while interesting
are, on the whole, not serious.
Assuming that our municipal laws
and Constitution still govern the ter
ritory, it follows, in the event of Mr..
Dole's death before the expiration of
his term, that the Minister of the
Interior becomes his successor, if the
Minister of Foreign Affairs is disquali-
fled to act by age or otherwise.
As the Constitution places no age
qualification upon the Minister of For
eign Affairs, and yet makes him the
President, in the event of a vacancy,
it may be argued that the Constitu-
tional provision regarding the age of
thirty-fve years does not apply in this
case.
The situation from a legal stand
point is somewhat complicated. The
act of annexation which is now the
supreme law of the land, provides that
the government of the Islands shall
be vested in such person or persons as
the President of the United States
shall direct The President has direct
ed Mr.. Dole to carry on this govern
ment, under the existing municipal
laws, but under the annexation act
he can remove from, and appoint any
person to, Office. He has the right to
appoint a nonresident to the office
now held by Mr.. Dole, although our
own Constitution positively requires
a residence here of fifteen years, as a
If the act of annexation |
is in force, and we assume that it is, |
orr local Constitution is rather 'in |
The air." and we are conducting our
political business by general agree /
ment
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-05

HooI,.< Dill. are the only pills to take
AOOA - AAio with Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-05
EXERCISE

Our doctors are busy treating pa
tients who are suffering from COM
plants, more especially malarial dis
orders, which will be materially bene-
fitted if they drink water that is pure
and possesses curative features, as does
Rart1atf SDrjpO Water
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-05
] Drink
PURE
WATER.

II 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, 1899-04-05

Some persons in the community, with
the usual conservatism, do not approve
of Nh Mott-Smith's appointment, be-
cause of his youth.
There would be some force in the
objection, if older men were selected
for office by reason of their merits. In
a Republic where the candidates for
Office depend upon pulls and not
ON merit for success, it is hardly worth
while to raise the question of youth.
If the comments made upon Republi-
can officials by Democratic journals
are true, and the comments made upon
Democratic officials by Republican
journals are likewise true, we have
few respectable men in Office. Nearly
every office holder is, according to
these journals, hardened SINNER
Therefore youth surely can be no Sc
Tious objection.
In truth, however, some of the most
successful men in the worlds affairs
have been young and unknown men
who have by accident, been on the
tide at it's flood, and so were lifted to
high places. Men can only be tested
by opportunities. Gen. Hamilton,
Washington Aid, and one of his
ablest counsellors, was a kid of
twenty-three when Washington Sc
lected him, an unknown young alien,
and the journals of the country sheer
ed at the choice.
Did not Mr. Mott-SmiJh feel humili-
ated as he entered the Cabinet chamber
and took his seat with the members
of a government which, If the Voice
of the Coon-Cat's speaks the truth,
is reeking with "damnable cowardice?'
In doing SO he may be committing
the error of his life time. Can he
afford as young man to pay no heed
to the stalwart Voice of the Coon-Cats
and begin a career of amending shame
by associating with men whom the de-
luded President Mckinley keeps in
Office because he refuses to listen to
the Voice?
There is no reason why the new
Minister of Foreign Affairs should
not do excellent service. But his sur
roundings will, of course, be very de-
pressing.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-04-22
PEOPLE AND PRESIDENT.
Patriotism, Diplomacy and
Statesmn nahip.

With half his term behind him.
President Mckinley faces the other
half confident of the consciousness OF
the support and approval of his coun.
trymen. He has had to deal with mo-
mentous matters. Questions of import
have presented themselves for solution
and have been solved wisely and patri-
otically. Other problems are before
him which he will meet in frank
bravery and dispose of with fearless
ability. That he will have a free hand
in handling those matters of immedi-
ate necessity coming up for considera-
ton in the near future gives the coun-
try no concern. Public faith in the
president is strong, popular confidence
firm. There is some partisan depreca-
ton, but that many thousands of his
fellow citizens outside his own party
trust Mr.. McKinley's wisdom and pa
triotism completely is beyond success
full controversy. In evidence is offered
as an example this excerpt from the
Brooklyn Daily Eagle. democratic:
I'm 1896 the question was Mckinley or
Bryan. Most Americans, we are sure, are
| glad 1t was Mckinley. He had the eX
| perience in congress and the experience
| in politics which ena bled him to obtain nee
cesSary legislation in a great emergency.
| He had the knowledge of men which en-
| abled him to put at every point of peril or
of emergency agents who were equal to
what was required of them. He has had
the conciliatory, yet firm, the quiet, yet in-
sistent, temper which has enabled him to
have his way at last, by permitting all 9TH
ers to have their say at the first He has
wisely used on well chosen occasions, a
rare capacity for luminous public state
ment and for moral appeal to the people
who have made up their minds in his favor
| against all criticism and casuistry and as
persion. He has maintained the organiza-
| ton of his party intact, and he has estab-
| lished for himself a hold on the homes and
hearts Of plain Americans that cannot be
mistaken, and that can well-nigh be COM
pared to the hold which Abraham Lincoln
himself had under circumstances anal
ogous to those in which Mr., Mckinley has
been placed"
1t is an evidence of good Judgment
as we'll as good feeling, that this demo-
cratic authority so frankly bears testi-
mony to the presidents fine character.
The Eagle speaks the truth-no more,
no less. Yet it is something to find a
democratic paper dealing so fairly with
a political opponent.
The latter half of President McKin-
ley'sterm will but emphasize the teach
ing of the first half that in statesman
ship, diplomacy, patriotism and execu-
tive ability he is worthy the great
trust the American people have re-
posed in him. He represents Amer
icanism. In that will they indorse
him, partisan opposition to the
contrary neutrality-suspicious.
Commercial Gazette.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-04-22
REELS OF BARBED WIRE.
One Thing That Is Never Handled
without Gloves When II
Is shipped.

Barbed wire for shipment is wound
on reels containing about 100 pounds
each. In it's dimensions reel of wire
| is of about the size of half bushel
measure; innumera BILE barbs project
from it all over except for narrow
strips of board that extend across the
ends and form the end pieces of the
| reel. Large quantities of barbed wire
are exported. and it is common sight
| to see reels going aboard ships lying
| at South street wharves. The wire is
brought alongside the ship on the deck
of lighter. such aload consisting per-
haps of 1000 or 5000 reels; sometimes
two or three lighter loads are taken
aboard single ship. If it can be done
the lighter is brought alongside the
vessel in the slip, in order, as far as
possible, to avoid handling; with the
lighter alongside the wire can be hoist
ed directly from the lighter into the
ship. Sometimes it is necessary to tie
the lighter to the opposite side of the
wharf from that at which the vessel is
made fast and move the wire across
the wharf. In that case more handling
is required.
| There would be a man on the lighter
to tumble the reels down from the
load and roll them along to the rail,
the rolling being done with the foot.
On the deck of the lighter at the rail
stand two men, each with a cotton
hook When the reel of wire has been
rolled along to them and tipped over
on its side between them they each set
a hook through strands enough c. the
wire to hold and lift the reel and set
it up on the stringpiece of the wharf
Thence it is tipped over onto the wharf
by man standing there to receive it,
and he starts it rolling across the
wharf by push with the foot. He
wears hand coverings of some sort. as
every longshoreman does in handling
barbed wire; these protective cover
ings include gloves and mittens Of
leather. and hand feathers. The hand
feathers worn are seven or eight inches
in length and five or six inches in
breadth and are often cut from old
bootlegs4 Hand leathsrs have slit
in them across one end, through which
the hand is passed, the strip of leather
above the slit resting on the back of
the wrist. When the palm and insides
of the fingers of gloves have been worn
out the gloves are put on with the
back of the glove on the palm side of
the hand and used in that manner I'M
til that side is worn out also. The reels
of wire are gathered in punches of six
at the foot of the board that rises from
the wharf, resting against the ship to
protect the side of the ship from being
scraped in hosting cargo aboard; they
are hoisted aboard with a bit of steve
doris gear made expressly for the pur.
pose. comprising half dozen dangling
lengths of rope, each with a hook at
the end of it, which can be spread out
to re ach the reels. A hook is put into
each reel. under wire enough to give Il
a secure hold, and when they have all
been hooked the bHlch is hoisted up
the side of the ship. N Y. Sun.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-04-22
POLITICAL DRIFT.

uJThe business activity promised by
the republican party in 1896 is in every
respect bigger than the promise.-St.
Louis Globe-Democrat,
D"The robber tariff" is still bowl
ing along. increasing wages of work
ingmen and committing other repre-
hensible acts against the peace and dig
nifty of the democratic party.-Kansas
City Journal.
0There is no better reading matter
in the daily journals than the an
nourcements that wages are being
raised in many places. This is the best
proof of the good times pudding
Cleveland Plain Dealer (Dem.).
Dlt is a tribute to President McKin-
ley for the mastery way in which he
has managed things during the first
half of his administration that the ma
ton by an almost unanimous vote APP
proves his taking little vacation. and
enthusiastically declares he has well
earned it.-Troy Times.
UA letter written by Mr.. Bryan on
the issues of 1900 refers to plutocracy
the initiative and referendum and gov
eminent ownership of railroads. but
makes no mention of silver. The date
of the letter is 1897. indicating dis.
covery some time ago that the para.
mount issue had gone under.-St. Louis
Globe-Democrat.
UIf anybody wishes to know the in
tentions of the United States govern.
ment in the Philippines. he may be re-
ferred to the closing sentence CT Pres.
ident McKinley's instructions to the
United States commissioners sent tc
the islands. These representative:
were commissioned "as bearers of the
good will. the protection and the rich.
est blessings of liberating rather
than conquering nation" Freedom
and not conquest is the aim.-Tro,
Times.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-04-22
CHEAP LEGAL ADVICE.
A Man Who Believed in Paying o
Lawyer ECr His
Opinion.

The other day an old fellow slouched into
Attorney Oscar kahn's office, on Legal row,
and introduced himself as Mr.. Smith, Jones,
Brown, or something, of neighboring coun-
ty. He said he wanted to consult lawyer,
and was accorded seat and one of the at
torney's sweetest smiles.
He then explained that while he was away
from home the sheriff or some deputy had
attached his wife's sewing machine and
bureau for taxes. He didn't propose to
tolerate such imposition, he declared, and
came to Paducah to consult a lawyer
about it.
what is the amount Of taxes?" inquired
the lawyer.
"Lemme sea dollar and % cents" was
the reply.
Tne lawyer could not conceal smile, but
fastened to say: "Well, Mr.. Smith, if you
want my advice, it is to go back and settle
that small amount. 1t looks like the easiest
and best way out of it,"
The old fellow thought moment, and re-
piled that he believed he would, Answering
he asked: "How much do l owe your"
ooh, nothing, sir" was the reply. II
won't charge you anything for little advice
like that"
"But allus pays fer whut l git, and want
ter pay yer jes' the same"
ooh, that's all right; come in again some
time when you need advice on something
more important, and we'll square it then
Nav, but want ter pay it now. Jes.
squeal out Eff it's Is cents, I'll pay it. Eli
We want so, there it isl" And he. threw
down half-dollar and left.-Paducah (ky)
Sun.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-04-22
MY TASK.

My Master set task for me to do,
A fragments in the web of life to weave,
And bade me toll the changing seasons
through
Until the fabric finished could leave;
30 day by day. in sun or gathering gloom.
l wrought my Masters work upon the
loom.
One day came Fame a-knockin at my door,
With beaming eyes and soul ensnaring
hair;
She held a crystal lens my gaze before,
And showed me all her kingdoms white
and fair.
''These dazzling realms may all be thine"
said she,
leave thy degrading task and follow me-"
So lovely was she with those kindling eyes,
l stayed my loom, forgot my tangled
thread
Then l recalled my Masters grieved sur
prise,
And, turning from her. DUTY first"
said;
She frowned and went her way, and never
more
Did she come knocking at my humble door
Then Pleasure came, with laughter on her
lip
And clear sweet tones that thrilled me
when she spoke:
'Too hard the task that claims thy work.
manship;
Thy neck is bent beneath cruel yoke;
Oh, GOMEZ! l followed her with captive
sense,
Then sought my loom again in pentence.
Months grew in seasons, then in years were
lost
While still I wrought whatever wind
might blow,
Against what odds, at what unreckoned
cost
They only who have likewise toiled may
know;
My guide was Duty, resolute and stern,
Yet gracious when her purpose we dis
Germ.
For she has frightened all the weary time
With sweetest flowers that she has taught
to grow;
Luxuriant vines about my doorway climb
That shelter me alike from sun and snow
She beckons Love, who comes with gentle
tread
And breaks with me her loaf of pleasant
bread.
My work is nearly done--in level lines
The sunlight falls across my shortening
thread;
BY this know life's busy day declines,
And night comes on with few stars over
head;
When morning dawns my Master l shall
And understand the task He set for me.
Frances e. Pope, in Boston Transcript
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-04-22
Here, you, Cap, stop listen.

of the sort! here, you, Cap, stop listen.
ing to your mas gable and throw out
that dirt; lively, say"
With this the good woman went back
into the house; and, for awhile, things
went along more smoothly. The hole
widened and deepened. But sudden
change in the direction of the burrow
convinced old Hoop-pole that if he fol.
lowed out his intentions he would have
to start digging inside the smokehouse.
So. tiirging open the door, he set the
boys to moving barrels and tubs aside
to make room for fresh operations.
Down through the well-tamped dirt
floor Hoop-pole started another hole to
intersect the burrow.
After what seemed only short while
| to him. his wife came out second time.
"Mr. Hightower, your IS minutes is
extremely long. Do you know it is II
o'clock, and that I've got to have that
gingham to-day, and the thread and
those buttons and"
| Mrs. Hightower, will you go back
into the house and stay there? Or take
the blackboard, for gracious sake, and
go into town yourself if you are in such
rush, and stay there. I'm going to
have this badger before ! stop, if it
takes all night. Do you hear?"
Just then Caps shovel sank through
into a cavity.
"0h, pa! pal" he called, springing out
of the hole, I've struck the burrow, and
| saw something move, too
did you? Where?" asked old Hoop
pole, excitedly, running to the edge
and looking in. Where, Cap, my boy?'
Right there in that corner. Theren
'Oh, yes, yes!" see the dirt moving
Cali the dogs, quick! Get out of the
way there, you tads, and give them a
chance. Here, Bulger-Tige. Hey, sick
him!"
In tumbled the dogs, too excited for
a bark. Rapidly they scratched aside
the dirt, while every youngster stood
around and cheered them on with clap.
ping hands.
ouudeHly tHtIc was Sculile III tue
hole.
Old Hoop-pole shouted for joy:
There he is! There he is, Mrs. High
tower! They've got him! Regular ole
Missouri badger, too. What did tel
you?"
At that instant both dogs sprane
from the hole and dashed through the
door; but they did not have the badger
1t climbed out of the hole right after
them, however, and met Hoop-pole face
to face. 1t was the blacklist badger h,
had ever seen. Wickedly its bright eye:
snapped. 1t firted its tail just once
and the boys fell over one another il
getting cut of the house. Old Hoop
pole fetched one whoop and fell back
ward into tub of dirty soapsuds. Hi:
wife screamed Historically on the gal
lery, and the wreck of Hoop-pole's for
mer self sprinted across the backyard
with a big skunk close to his HEELS
y. O, Times Democrat
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-04-22
beware of Ointnhents for Catarrh
That Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole sys-
tenn when entering it through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be
used except on prescriptions from reputable
physicians, as the damage they will do is
often ten fold to the good you can possibly
derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by F. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo,
O., contains no mercury, and is taken inter.
nally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the gen
uine. 1t is taken internally, and made in
Toledo, Ohio, by F. j. Cheney Co. Testi~
monials free.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.