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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-21

A slight accession OF strength has been
noticeable in Potomac Telephone. The
stock sold above so during the week, and
yesterday 60 Eek" dividend was bid for it.
The asking price yesterday was Go. Some
further recovery is said to be likely,
though the decision of the courts in the
Telephone case is still hanging over the
company, which cannot be regarded as
bull argument in any way.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-21

THIS hand me-down and marked below-cost''
stuff is trash; can prove what we say in
our elegant merchant tailor-made suits Cittle
worm at prices that will please any mechanic.
The only JUSTIrS OLD STAND. SIG ID ST. ja1s7t
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-21

The grangers are the securities that
should be most benefited by the present
ease of money, especially as the gross
| earnings Of these lines as far as they have
been reported have been excellent this
month. There were fractional net ad-
vances in these securities last week, but
practically they We're at a standstill. The
| kind of buying that is waiting for news
from Ladysmith is that of the commission
houses, and the commission houses when
they begin to make purchases will take
up the grangers and the Paciics, largely.
Missouri Pacific and the Union Pacifics
have been the best bought stocks on the
list during the past two days or more.
Missouri Pacific has advanced rapidly for
II, and shows a net gain OF 3 points. The
Union Pacific securities are both point
or more advanced. The talk of the proba-
biliiy that the Union Pacific will he
leased by the Northwestern is persistent ,
though official confirmation OF any kind is
lacking The weekly statement of the Mis-
souri, Pacific showing a good gain in gross
and another story that the stock is to re-
ce.ve dividend were taken advantage o.
by the insiders to advance the stock
There is no question as Il the excellent
earnings Of the company, but the story of
the dividend Is likely TO prove premature
again. The expenditures of the company
for betterments during the past year have
been very heavy, and the nc. earnings of
The line has been very nearly eaten up by
them. There is excellent reason for bull
lishess regarding both OF these stocks,
however, at their present price level. The
same may be said of Southern Pacific.
which has been bought during the week By
Union Pacific people and has been strong
at all times, though not active.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-21

VICTORY OF SCIENCE over disease; cancer BAT
fling general practitioners skill Yields readily
to our scientific methods MASON MEDICAL CO.,
III W. 42d st.. New York; book and advice free.
scI7-coSu-l3t
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-21

HAVE FOUND a positive cure for drunkenness;
can be given secretly; will gladly tell you
what it IS; don't send money MRS MAY HAW-
kiNS. Lock Box j. H., 131 Grand Rapids. Mich.
deSI l2t -Su
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-21

CLERK, first-class in Pension Bureau would ex-
change with same grade clerk in other depart
ment or Congressional Library best chance for
promotion in the service. Address Bon SjS this
office. 1t
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-21

The title insurance stocks have been
fairly active at prices well held up. 4
number of sales in the bank stock list
have taken place. Traders, which sold re-
Gently at 100 and 131, had no bettar bid
yesterday than 1913. West End sold yes
ierday for us ga and 49,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-21

NINE DAVIS, born clsirvoyant AID card reader
tells about business. removes spells and evil
influences, reunites the separated. and gives luck
to ALL cures piles and drunkenness. l22s 25th ST.
NV. ial0 limo. EN-
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-04-03
WATER BY TUNNEL.

The suggestion made that the Gov
eminent, instead of assuming that the
only way to solve the Nuuanu water
problem Is by means of great storage
reservoirs, should try to tap natures
reservoir in the mountains east of the
valley, is argued out as follows by
The Friend:
1t Is interesting to learn that our
sleepy Waterworks Department are at
last awakening to the fact that an
abundant water supply can be secured
for Honolulu by tunneling into the
mountains. Our sugar plantations
throughout the Islands have been act
ing on such knowledge for years.
There can be no doubt that tunnels
run at very moderate expense into the
base of the precipices on the east side
of upper Nuuanu will yield a cOpiOus
supply at all seasons, adequate for all
the higher levels of the city. One great
advantage of this tunnel water will be
that like the water from artesian wells,
1t will need no fiiteTing, and the call
for expensive filter-beds for the valley
water will be obviated. Now let US
have twenty tunnels in Nuuanu and
Manoa valleys, and a dozen more wells
in the lower city. Then water will be
abundant and cheap at all seasone ire
spective of drouth. But the waterworks
people will have to wake up and get
out of their ruts.
The point made by The Friend that
the tunneling process has already prov
ed its value to plantations Is a strong
one and 1t might be supplemented by
the statement that water is even now
feeding the Nuuanu reservoirs from a
small tunnel in the cliff where other
and larger tunnels are proposed. The
Advertiser does not doubt the conclu-
sion OF The Friend that If boring were
done In earnest the Nuuanu reservoirs
would have all the water they needed
irrespective OF the rainfall.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-04-03
OF CURRENT INTEREST.
TIE Gridiron and the Loto-.

The members of the famous Gridiron
Club. of Washington, who have been
hosts on so many notable occasions,
will visit New York this week, as the
guests of the Lotos Club. The Gridiron
Club is composed of Washington news
paper correspondents and literary
men, and its dinners are unique in
many ways. Each president of the
United States is expected to attend at
least one OF the Gridiron dinners during
his term, and accept his share of the
roasting which is dealt out to the guests
as a privilege. The guests know that
the speechmaking is done under the
rose. and they indulge in a freedom
of expression which would be indiscreet
at a public dinner where their remarks
might be reported for the newspapers.
The ola Fellowcraft Club, which was
absorbed by the LOtos Club a few years
ago, had a membership restricted to-
men who wrote or drew illustrations
for the newspapers and weekly or
monthly publications. and all its din
ners were under the rose. Before the
speechmaking began a large paper rose
was suspended above the table, and the
results proved the advantage Of this
policy. Men VINO could not afford to
speak freely at public dinners attended
those of the Fellowcraft and spoke
fear of publication.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-04-03
RATS AND A BIG BOUNTY.

IL the Board of Health will offer a
handsome bounty for rats and post the
announcement in English, Hawaiian,
Portuguese, Chinese and japanese
there will be no need of official rat
catchers. That is to say, there will
rot be IL care is taken to provide a
place, or places of payment, which can
easily be found and which will enable
the bounty-seeker to get his money on
demand. There are just as many peo-
pie in proportion TO the whole number
Of inhabitants ready to hunt rats at
half dollar apiece in Honolulu as
there were a few years ago to hunt coy
otes at IS apiece in California. That
s. venture was expensive, but ever
since then the chicken yards and sheep
folds of the State have had an easy
time of 1t. There were $4,000 fewer
coyotes to provide against when the
law apsed, and relief from them was
worth all 1t cost.
The objection to having official rat
catchers Ia that nobody wants such
people around his premises. A rat
catcher invading ones privacy would
be as bad as a scavenger in household
employ. A white man would have to
be in the dog-catcher scale of humani-
ty to take the job, or else he might be
thief who used the opportunities
given the rat-catcher for picking and
stealing.
The true way to deal with the rat
question is to make 1t an object for
every mans servants and the floating
population generally to go into unoffi-
cial rat-catching for the money to be
made. When a thing can be put on a
paying basis 1t generally goes. At fif-
ty cents per capita rats would be
treated as profitable game and gradu
ally but surely exterminated. No other
way appears in which their numbers,
which are all the while multiplying.
can be materially abridged.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-04-03
Police station Churches.

Many of the police stations of Phila.
delphia are converted into churches
on Sunday; that is, services are held
in them, but it is the boast of Lieu
tenant Enders' men, attached to the
Thirtieth district station house, the
Record says, that their Sabbath Ser
vices are not only successful, but very
unique. From 5 to 6 O'Clock every
Sunday afternoon hymns are sung.
Scripture Is read and a sermon is lis
tened to in the big rollroom. The
doors of the cells are opered, so that
prisoners can listen without being seen
by the visitors. The attendance is
close on to 100 sometimes, divided be-
tween grown folks and children, and
many people have been brought tc
conversion. Over month ago this
station house church celebrated II.
first anniversary. The services are
held under the auspices Of the Provi.
dence Methodist Episcopal church, and
ministers OF every denomination are
invited TO preside.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-04-03

Will f. Fisher makes the statement
that a permanent Board Of Trade or
Chamber of Commerce exhibit of ISL
and resources in Honolulu would be an
aid to immigration. SO much hula hula
advertising Is given the group that out
siders. Mr.. Fisher says, have come TO
regard Hawaii as a convivial picnic
ground. To counterfeit this influence
an exhibit of resources and the circu-
lation OF serious literature would prob
ably have the best and quickest effect.
The method Is in use among all Coast
cities and seems to pay.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-04-03

March shows a record of 112 deaths.
Consumption leads the list of destruct-
one victims, while the bubonic plague
is credited with but six. Consumption,
therefore, has been three and a half
times more fatal than the Asiatic
scourge. Typhoid fever carried off
nineteen. a showing which implies,
among other things, that great deal
Of the water drank in town during Feb
ruary and March was poisonous. AS
usual the Hawaiians suffered the great
er mortality, their dwindling numbers
having been reduced by fifty-three.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-04-03

TimOtheus redivivusl Captain Muir
ray is once more ahorse summoning
his party to follow him to glory or the
grave-with the accent on the grave
Brother Murray's party has had many
names and the coming one is TO be
called the Republican, alias the Forty
Club, alias the American League, alias
the Knights of Labor, alias Murray.
That it will be a jovial, noisy, patriotic
and thirsty party with It's eye on the
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-04-03
Ocean Driftyv, od IA Fuel.

People who live on the New England
coast like to use ocean driftwood as
fuel in open fireplaces. II Is impreg-
mated with copper and ocean salts, and
when burned gives out the most bril-
liant colored flames. Ii is asserted that
a New Bedford dealer has orders for the
wood from all parts of the country, and
even from Europe. and ships hundreds
OF barrels of II yearly. Various at
tempts have been made to initiate this
wood by artificial process, but without
success. Long submersion in the sea
water is necessary to produce the bril-
liant flames.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-04-03
Virgin "a wife a. ater-.

During the debate in the Virginia
legislature which resulted in the defeat
of the bill to punish wife-beaters in that
state, Representative Powell. of Bruins
vic county, created more or less OF a
sensation by declaring that in his dis
trict there are few wives who do not
systematically chastise their husbands.
All the women have clubs and whips
and know how to use them he says.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-04-03
Literary Cooks.

Servant girls in Boston who read Ho-
mer, Goethe and Schiller are spoken
of in the labor bulletins of Massachu-
sets just issued. Investigation by en-
ployes of the state board of labor as
to the style OF books common in Bos-
ton kitchens showed that while cook
books of various make are the most
common. that good books of other
kinds were not at all unusual. In two
or three cases history, either OF the
United States or England, seemed 70
be preferred. In one a philosophical
or critical work was mentioned; in
one the works of Goethe and Schiller
and the poems of Homer were speci-
fed, and in one the Chautauqua course
was followed.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-04-03
whitney's Palace.

Though William C. Whitney is very
proud of his splendid new home in New
York-probably the most beautiful in
all the land-he says he would not ad-
wise anyone to undertake the task OF
erecting a similar elaborate residence
The first floor suite, which includes
the ballroom, dining room and two
drawing rooms, cost about $1,000. 900,
and the difficulties overcome in carry
ing out the scheme of decoration de-
cided upon were enormous.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-04-03
Iusanity.

In his book on Mad Humanity; It's
Forms, Apparent and Obscure" DIR.
Winslow states his belief that insanity
is on the increase; that the degenera-
ton of the human race is lin gradual
and sad progression;" and that much
of this result is due to indulgence in
alcohol. His attempted proof OF Lom-
broso's theory that genius is akin to
insanity consists merely in a list of
geniuses who were more or less de-
ranged.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-04-03

The Government probably did what
was best for the city in granting the
sewer extension contract TO the bidder
who could do the job quickest. Cost was
secondary consideration. Now If
house connections can be made with
the sewers as fast as the latter are laid
we shall be able, within reasonable
time. to abolish the obnoxious cesspool.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-04-03

japanese clerks are now employed
in a considerable number of London
stores, and give satisfaction, whereas
manufacturers who have tried them
complain that they are wasteful of
ma Jerial and have no idea of the value
of machinery. They seem to spend all
their spare time studying the English
language.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-04-03

Not a liquor or cigar bill was re-
ported among the plague accounts last
week. If there is any particular moral
in the fact the reader is at liberty to
find it out for himself.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-04-03
Taking No Chances.

The following notice is posted on
the wall OF hotel in Glasgow. Scot
land: Discussions on the war and the
twentieth century will not be allowed
until the close OF both"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-04-03
A KID Gloves Handling.

The modern kid glove goes through
the hands of 235 people before being
perfected. At least 10000 900 pairs are
manufactured in France every year,
and their valuation is at least 1885,
600 600 francs.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-04-03

main chance and its motto piece at
any fair price" is one of those things
that go without the saying.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-04-03
Electric RAILWAY.

Contracts have been let for material and the work
of construction, equppng and installation placed in the
hands of competent electrical engineer to be fully
pleted by June lst. Having independent power
plant are prepared to furnish electric power for
lighting, heating and other purposes to home build
ers at most reasonable rates.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-04-03
PACIFIC HEIGHTS.

W. KAlULANI DRIVE-Ap-
Via M6XIm1. thy termed. the via Max
ina or Grand Boulevard
and in itself artistic piece of engineering easy
access to all points, also scenic and marine views of
exquisite grandeur at every turn.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-04-03
As Promised.

ply each lot Permits for making water connections
will be granted on application .....
An inspection Of the attractive homes now building,
the of purchasers of lots will convince anyone
that PACIFIC HEIGHTS is the choicest and most select
of all the residence sites of Honolulu
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-07-16
CONSTABLE SHOOTS TWO HE EH
ONE KILLED INSTANTLY AND
ANOTHER WOUNDED.
Intoxicated at Brewers Picnic He
Fires Three Shots Into a Crowd
of People.

San Jose, Cal, July ia shooting
ARRAY took place at Agricultural Park
late this afternoon, resulting in the in
slant death of Joseph Czech and the
fatal wounding of August Berger The
shooting took place at the picnic of
the Brewers and Bottlers' union. Con-
stable Fred Berger of Alvis0, who did
the shooting. had been drinking heav-
lily.
He was endeavoring to eject an old
man from the grounds and the crowd
was demonstrating with him. Without
a word of warning he drew his revolver
and discharged it, first at August Ber-
ger. whom he shot twice, and then at
Czech, the latter shot proving instantly
fatal, Berger cannot live twenty-four
hours.
The murderer was at once placed
under arrest by Deputy Sheriff Grewel,
who was Obliged to draw his revolver
to defend Bergerot from the Infatuated
crowd. which threatened to lynch him.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-07-16

to cooperate with the besieged. Ulti-
/ mately Prince Tuan decided to make a
n'=ht attack with three powerful COL
| umns.
Attacked at Night
AT 6 O'Clock in the evening of july
., says the correspondent, fire was
opened with artillery upon the British
{ legation, where the foreigners were
concentrated. For two hours the walls
were battered with shells and shot and
huge breaches were made in them Then
a general advance was ordered and the
Chlnese infantry, vOlleying constantly
moved toward the gap. The fire of
the defenders, however, was so accur-
ate that hOrdes of Chinese soldiers and
Boxers broke and fled in the widest
confusion, leaving large numbers of
! dead and wounded around the legation
/ They could not be rallied until they
were out of the rifle range of the for
eigneres.
Then Prince TuaE. making a desper-
ate appeal, induced them to stand and
return to the attack. Artillery fire was
then resumed and at The middle watch
second attack was made. But before
the attackers could accomplish their
object they were met by Prince Ching
and General Wang Wen Shao, with
their troops, who were going to the aid
of the foreigners. desperate battle
ensued between the various forces of
Chinese and Manchus.
Unfortunately, many of Erince
Ching's troops deserted to Prince Tuan.
Prince Ching fell and was supposed to
have been killed, but il is now believed
he was only wounded and was carried
off and secreted by his retainers.
General Wang Wen Shao, gray
haired and 20 years old, vehemently led
his troops in person. He was killed.
and his force, which was completely
Outnumbered, was routed.
Throughout the night repeated at
tacks were made on the legations, but
these We're reDulsed with heavy losses.
Towards the end efetke watch, about
a. M, the allies had practically de-
feated the besiegers, who were waver-
ing and gradually withdrawing.
Boxers Reinforced.
Just then General Tung Fuh Slang
arrived from the 5icinity of Tien Tsin
with large force of Kan Su braves
BY this time the walls of the legation
had been battered down and most of
the buildings were in ruins. Many Of
the allies had fallen at their posts and
the small band that was left took ref
uge in the wrecked buildings, which
they endeavOred hastily to fortifv.
Upon them the fire of the Chinese
artillery was now directed. Toward
sunrise it was evident that the ammu-
milton of the allies was running ont
ana at Z o'clock, as the advances of
the Chinese in force failed 20 draw
response, a rush was determined on
Thus, standing together after the
sun rose, the little remaining band, all
Europeans, met death Stubbornly.
There was a desperate hand to hand
encounter. The Chinese lost heavily
but as one man fell, others advanced
and finally, overcome by overwhelming
odds. every one of the Europeans re-
manning was put to the sword in the
most atrociOus manner"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-07-16
LONDON SATISFIED THAT
FOREIGNERS ARE DEAD

terday at Hongkong ard proceeded for
Taku.
Wants Swift Justice.
The French consul at Shanghai. at a
reception Saturday. made an impaS-
stoned speech. He said.
THE history of the world can show
the abominable crime, the mere
thought of which makes us shudder,
has been perpetrated. then it is our
desire that swift and summary punish
ment shall fall upon the perfidious ma
ton which committed it. Our govern
ment is fully aware OF the danger IN
which we are placed. and L can assure
YOU that we are doing all in our power
to aYenge the noble victims of Chinese
bdrbarity."
Appeal of Americans.
Following is the text of an appeal of
Americans in China, assembled in mass
meeting, in Shanghai, TO their fellow
citizens at home:
Urge the government TO send ade-
quate forces to act effectively in con-
cert with the other powers. At pres
ent the American forces are quite dis
proportionate to the interests involved.
Our commercial interests in the north
consider il humiliating policy to en-
trust to other powers the chief task,
that of protecting Americans.
And foreign Outrages are multiply
ing daily. Officials and missionaries
are massaered. The fate of the min
listers and their families in Pekin is not
known, but a general massacre is ap-
pretended. Wholesale massacres of ma
tive Christians continue. The whole
country is terrorized. Trade is para
lyzed.
THE speedy restoration of order and
retribution are duties pressing upon all
civilized powers. The consequences of
delay will be disastrous. Not only are
foreign lives and property placed in
jeopardy. but the loss of influence will
be iTCalculdble
Give no credence to statements of
the situation sent by the Chinese gov
eminent TO its ministers abroad. The
present outrages are the result of the
weak and vaccilating policy of the
movers in the past We urge imme-
date, energetic and concerted action.
United States Critics.
Morning papers are unanimous in be-
lieving that the foreigners have been
annihilated and in calling for retribu-
ton. The Chronicle comments upon