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The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1900-12-21
BY SECRET CIPHER.

The Earl Of Rosslyn has published a
sprightly' record of his adventures In
South Africa under the title Of Twice
Captured"
As is well known, Lord Rosslyn was
taken prisoner by the Beers and sent TO
Pretoria. While there he was visited
by friendly Orange Free State off,
cial. who one day Tainted" In the pris-
on 70 some purpose. Lord Rossiyn thus
related the incident: "As he fell over
me and I helped to carry him into the
doctors bed ne whispered hurriedly.
I'm all rtGht. I have something for
YOU tomorrow--important and then
ne recovered as quickly as he had faint
ed and I saw that the Hoilander guard
had noticed nothing. Next day he
came back by appointment to see the
doctor and walking up to me he said.
Would you not like a book. Lord Ross
lyn7' I thanked him very much and he
handed me Uncle Toms Cabin As he
did so ne whispered quickly. Page 100.
and then ne was attended to by the
doctor and went away. I wondered al
nv curious visitor and immediately
orened the book. For a long time
could see nothing. but on looking close
Ily at the page ne mentioned and the
one following I noticed little dots ove'
some Of the letters. guessed that thi:
was n message Of some importance and
III Immediately set to work TO deciphel
n The following Il how II read:
"T have IL on authentic Information
that General Cronje buried two BIZ
guns and a quantity OF ammunition
under the graves Of his dead. Tn
guns are in the long grave pointing
east and west. Two wagon loads o
, ammunition have been buried betwee,
, lRroonstadt ard winburg by burghers
, Please communicate. From Ernes
Distin. Intelligence Department, unde
, Captain Lawrence, General French
: column Little did think that I shoul
!. read Uncle Toms Cabin In such ne
> cuiiar language or under such remark
able circumstances" Lord Rosslyn wa
able by secret means to get the mos
sage sent home and II was then agai
lcabIed TO Lord Roberts.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1900-12-21

A Japanese laborer at Eleele met
with a horrible death on Tuesday at
the wharf A six-ton piece Of ma
chinery which was being loaded on
car was left standing upright, having
been discharged from the cargo OF the
Niihau on her last trip. The railroad,
To which N had been turned over, had
sent down a car for its removal.
The Japanese stopped down beside
the upright piece Of machinery TO ns
some gear and while he was STOPPING
over. II tipped over and fell upon him
crushing his body fat. and mutilatins
him beyond all recognition. Pieces Of
his body were carried away in a sack
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1900-12-21
d.ve In Stock and
Offer for Sale
and .f3

soOFiN1'
rrtptSG PAPER.
,srsERvArfvE PAINT.
.ou.ER AND STACK PAINT.
Ssrf.ArrSo coMPouND.
.upGE AND ROOF PAINT.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1900-12-21

The case OF John Fritz. vagrant.
after three continuances, was finally
settled yesterday afternoon. Upon
solemn promise to leave the Islands 1T
the first opportunity, Fritz was aiiowed
To go. He is the man who was cap
tured by Officer Apana a few days S;nce
and who told the hard luck story of the
lost trunk. which ne alleged was car
ried away by the Mariposa.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1900-12-21

ARE PAYING
THE CLAIMS
Sanitary Fire Losses
Being Settled.
THE FORTUNATE INSURED
Companies Having no "CiMl Author
ties Clause 0isbursing
Gold.

The IRE Insurance companies are
paying up the claims OF policy holders
who lost their property in the gen
eral destructive fire OF January 20 last.
number OF discontinuanees have
been hled In many of the cases on
record In the Circuit Court, and the
reason for this Is because the insur-
ance companies believe that II will
pay them In the long run TO make
peace with their patrons and look else
where for their reimbursement.
Attorney +. NJ. Brooks, who has filed
about fifteen fire insurance claims in
the Circuit Court, said yesterday that
the companies were willing to pay up
the claims IL the suits were discon-
| unued. The agents of the Royal, New
Zealand and the Hamburg Bremen are
among those who have compromises.
They are paying dollar for dollar
on the amount OF the claims
presented by my clients" said Mr.
Brooks, together with interest from
two months after the rre occurred
] The FIRE insurance companies that dc
not have the New York standard form
OF clause which states that insurance
companies are not liable for fires oc'
curing directly or indirectly by ordel
OF the civil authorities, are the ones
that have agreed to pay. Those com
panies who were fortunate enough :,
have that clause inserted In their pol
icjes when the papers were made out
p are free from liability.
The big fire OF January 20 was IN
directly caused by the original orde
which was 20 the effect that eertaiI
buildlngs in the vicinity OF kaumaka
pill ChuYch should be burned to tn
ground. The fire spread, got beyon
the control OF the fremen, and IN
whole OF Chinatown was burned. a
every one knows.
The payment OF these claims mean
much TO my clients. Almost withou
means after their property was dc
. stroyed. and depending upon their ID
surance money. which was denie
them for such n long time. they wer
: compelled 20 borrow money. pay IN
terest. and found themselves general
Fin the hole. Now that the end OF u
year is near at hand this money come
In very handy In paying up the
bills"
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1900-12-21

Chief Counsellor George q. Cannon,
of the Mormon Church. is now the
suest OF President wooley, at Lafe
where he r. visiting the Mormon colo
nv at that place. Mr.. Cannon and his
party intend TO remain with Mr.
wooley until the latter part OF thi'
week. when they Will return FOR ths
Christmas festivities TO Honolulu, a
guests OF A. Fernandez. A visit tt
Maui In planned for "Wednesday o
next week. The party leave for Sal
Lake on January 9TH.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1900-12-21
AGENTS FOR

|.rrERN SUGAR REFINING CO,
saL Francisco. Cal
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1900-12-21

All certificates Of election for sena-
tors and Representatives have been
issued by Secretary Of the Territory
Cooper. and should now be In the
hands of those elected TO the Legisla-
ture. A committee OF Independents
headed by II. ". Boyd. waited on the
secretary to inquire why a certificate
had not been issued to Senator J. b
Kaohi. of Hawaii, as he had not re
ceived II up to December IA Mr.
Cooper informed them that II had beer
forwarded and was probably now III
his hands. Mr.. Cooper also stated tha
there was no reason why DIR. ~. hus
sell should not be in possession or nj
certificate. az the same had been sen
20 him sometime ago.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1900-12-21
Small Thief Caught.

small boy was caught In the act OF
stealing a morning newspaper from the
steps OF a residence yesterday about
dawn. For some time past newspaper
thieves have been In evidence and r1en
were set to watch. The boy. whose
name is Kailiwai. was caught red
handed and when he was accosted he
fed. After a spirited chase he was cap
tured and taken to prison. His cast
viii come before the Police Court this
morning.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1900-12-21
DR.. Noblitt Dismisse d.

pr. Nobutt appeared in the Police
Court yesterday and asked for noiie
prosequi from the charge Of practic-
ius medicine without license Dr.
Noblitt was discharged from the op-
peaied case In the Circuit Court which
was tried In the Police Court a short
time ago and In view Of the fact the
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1900-12-21
Hawaii Shinpo sha

r,.dltoriai and Printing once near
~ 49, street bridge. King street. r. o.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1900-12-21
Plumbers
Supplies

~
h,sn, washsut cissesa
snamelsd tAvssesses
rnameled ssnns. sssorssd sissa
Enamsied Urinsis. assorted sissa
iavsnl.ed steel sinks. ssserssS
ne.
cad Pipes. assorted sises.
isad Traps. assorted sisss.
aalvsniusd Iron PiDss. ssssssss
n-
np. Fittings. assorted sisss.
Pa Lead. csikins Lead; seidsr. n
Afss quantities.
Navy and Piumbers oakum.
Hose pibbs. assorted sises.
Check. Gate and osobe valves
Stop and Service Cocks
lnnsd Rlvsts. assorted sises.
AYAIIAN HARDWARE CO. Id
NO. so7 FORT ST.
Opposite sPREcKELg BANK
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1900-12-21

defendant felt justified in requesting q
noiie prosequi. He was dismissed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-23
cAstfR IRfArfp SUCCESSFULLY

wifhoutt The knife. plaster or pain. A discov-
ery based upon scientific principles. Tumors
and Cancers WELD rcadily TO our absorption
method of treatment. Pai tents treated al home.
Thousands have been permanently cured In the
past twenty years Books Records otCuresard
consultation with our medical stan free
Ihs Nsssa Msdicsl lAstitsts,
~ .t-r - OWN ols N.Y. yet ~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-23

youth.
NO FUTURE FOR WEAK wILLED.
1t may gather force and fibre as the
years go on. but the man infirm OF
will, doubling ever whether the iron is
hot enough To strike. and having no
faith that he cars make IL hotter by
striking to him there Is no future be-
cause there In no present. Such man
lacks courage. for the elements of high
character are close kindred, and the
man who takes himself in hand and
sets before him high aims which, he
means TO accomplish, will be moved by
them to lofty enterprises. He has q
heart for his work and like Sir Galahad
His good blade carves the casques of
men.
Ills Tough lance thrusteth sure.
His strength is like the strength Of
ten,
Because his heart Is pure"
No doubt there is much value in ply
sical courage. II II be under the con-
troll OF lofty principles. A healthy body.
with muscles trained for regular work,
and for sudden outlay Of strength in
times OF danger. or contests
OF friendly rivalry is better fitted TO
be the instrument OF defending truth
whether among investigators of science.
or practical reformers. Boldness I'm
sports. in games that train the hand
and eye. that demand steady nerves
and a lghtning-like decision. gives - a
great intellectual advantage, pur-
chase like the fulcrum OF a lever. I'm
All after dealing with men. An old
cavalier named three essentials for the
training OF his son.
He would like ~ have him learn 10
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-03
Ladies' Fancy Shirt Waist,

Simple, useful waists of flannel.
cashmere, Henrietta and soft taffeta
nave become necessity. Many
women seek some variation from the
severe shirt waist, yet will tolerate
nothing fussy, as 1t must be worn
beneath jacket that requires to be
slipped on and off with ease. At the
moment embroidered wooden goods
are much in demand, and soft pastel
shades predominate, although vivid
red holds Il conspicuous place. The
smart model illustrated by May
Manton in the large engraving Is
chic at the same time that 1t Is en-
inently practicable. AS shown, the
material is cashmere in pastel res
eda embroidered in white, with rev.
ers and chemlsette and belt of stitched
black taffeta, and buttons and belt
clasp of cut steel.
The foundation for the waist Is a
lining fitted with single darts and
shoulder and under-arm seams. On
this are arranged the slightly full
back and the pouched fronts. The
lining closes Mt the centre front, the
left front proper extends to the Gen.
tire only. but the right extends over
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-03

stitched bands of cloth and the revers
and cuffs are faced with heavy corded
white silk. Beneath the jacket Is
worn peasant waist, with n Jabot of
white chiffon and stock collar of lace.
The back of the Eton Is seamless
and fits smoothly and snugly. The
full fronts pouch slightly and are
stitched from shoulder to waist, but
the garment Is fitted by means of
shoulder and under-arm seams only.
The collar, which is feature, is
slightly pointed at the back and flares
becomlngly against the face. Togeth-
or with the fronts 1t Is faced with
white silk and rolls over to form
revers. At the waist Is belt of ma
terial, also stitched. The sleeves are
two-seamed and snug, but not over
tight, and are finished with flare cuffs,
headed by stitched band. The clos
Ing Is accomplished by means of
loops Of braid and handsome buttons.
To cut the blouse Eton for a woman
Of medium size -four yards of material
twcnty-ofe inch,s wide, two and one
fourth yards forty.four inches wide,
or two yards fifty inches wide. will
be required, with one and three.
eighth yards or silk to face reyers,
collar and cuffs.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-03

afterwards there was another nppro.
prlatlon of like amount. Two years
after that Congress appropriated
$1,000. by 1857 the annual cxpcndl-
turc had reached $4,000, but II fell
again and then rose. but IL dld not
exceed S5OO,OO0 until 1885. and the
occasion of the Increase for that ycnr
was the establishment of the Bureau
Of Animal Industry. In 1889 the ap-
preparation exceeded StOOO,O0O. but
in that year the Weather Bureau was
transferred from the Signal Corps to
the department. The Government
II now spending about 49,
100000 n year on It's farm
crs. but included In this sum IL
about S2,OOOOOO for the Weather
Bureau, the Bureau of Animal In
dustry. and the experiment stations.
These last perform MS valuable SER
vlcc-pcrhaps the most valuable SER
vice rendered TO agriculture by tho
department
The above interesting article aud
the cuts which accompany It are re-
produced from IInrper's Weekly.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-03

long ago that IL was hardly possible
TO ovcrestimate the good that the OK
pertinent stations had orked in the
business of farming. 1t was this
statement that put me on my in
Quiry. These experiment stations, by
thc-way, receive money from the
Statcs-a little more than half as
much as they receive from the gen
cral Government. AS Is to be expect
ed, the farmers at first entertained
very contcmptuous idea of the scien-
lists in charge of the stations, but
they are now coming to depend upon
them, and to go to them for advice.
Their confidence was first gained by
the protection which they obtained
from the stations against frauds and
impositions in commercial fertilizers,
and now the stations look after the
farmers interests in respect OF nur-
sery stock, dairy products, and feed
ing-stuffs, and aid them materially In
fighting injurious insects. In addi-
tion to these police duties the men at
the stations are engaged in making
original Investigations in agricultural
problems, and the results are pub
lished in farmers bulletins and in
the form of pamphlets.
An .deG of the work done by the
whole department and of its value
for its work is well done-may be OBJ
tained by an enumeration of some of
the subjects which have been inves-
tigated and on which publications
have been issued. The division of
vegetable physiology and pathology
has studied the disease of
shade and ornamental trees,
and has instructed those who
plant and care for such trees in the
causes of and remedies for the dis
eases. 1t has taught fruit growers
how TO care for and improve the or
ange, pineapple and other fruits. 1t
has discovered the secret of propagat-
Ing the fig. 1t has found remedies for
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-03

his fruit for shipment. The value of
the work of the forestry division can
not be overestlmated. 1t has done
much to stimulate Il widespread in.
terest In the subject of forest preser.
walton, and has accomplished an ad-
mlrable work In decreasing tte num-
Der of forest fires. The department
also instructs the farmer in the art
OF making good roads, and excites n
desire for them by spreading abroad
knowledge of their great economic
value to all who have heavy load1 to
haul to market or the railway station.
This work Is done by the Govern
ment for the benefit of those
who annually provide from
siXty-flve to seventy per cent.
of the materials for our export trade,
and as II to emphasize the fact that
the expenditure of the S3,0OOO00 is
partly in aid of commerce, the
Weather Bureau, whose warnings of
the approach of coast storms have
saved millions of dollars worth of
property and thousands of lives, Is
attached to the Department of Agri-
culture. There Is no doubt that the
American farmer Is the most intelli-
gent farmer in the world. Statistics
of farm mortgages and farm holdings
show that he Is the most prosperous,
and his Government does more than
any other Government to help its ag-
rlculturlst to s'illful, wise, and prof
liable cultivation, and to point oIt to
him the most advantageous methods
of distribution.
For all the work which this depart
ment has done the government has
thus far extended less than S32, 2,00O,-
900. The first appropriation for the
agricultural department was of $1,000,
aud was made In 1880. Three years
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-03

Cloth Of all sorts, chcvlots and the
rough surface zlbclIncs are all used,
and velvet costumes are promised In
unusual numbers. The smart May
Manton design illustrated Is suited TO
all materials and ls especially be-
coming to all slight and moderate
figures. It IL n mistake TO suppose
that only slender women look well In
n garment OF the sort, for It's lines
are tapcrlng and its slight fulncss
tends to conceal any faults rather
than TO Intensity them. AS lllustrat-
ed. the Eton is Of satin-fnccd cloth In
n soft pastel tan and makes part Of
n costume, the skirt OF which Is cir
cular. The trimming Is made Of
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-03

the left ana Is buttoned dlagonally
Into place. The tiny chcmisette and
stock collar orc permanently attached
to the right lining front, and hook
over into the left. The neck of the
waist II finished with n shaped col
lar that greatly adds TO the effect.
The sleeves are cut In one piece each.
the outer seams extending 10 the el-
bows only, and flare bccomlngly over
the hands.
70 cut this waist for woman of
medium size -four yards Of material
twcnty-onc inches wide, three and
onc-half yards twcnty-seycn inches
wide, three yards thirty.two inches
wide, or two and ono.fourth yards
forty.four inches wide. will be re-
qulrcd.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-03

differences between adjacent soils.
The department tells the farmer the
character of his land, the kind of crop
best adapted TO II and to the climate,
Is constantly experimenting TO dis
cover new crops for him, furnishes
him with seeds, tells him the nature
of the enemies that will attack his
crops, warns him of their actual
presence, and lnstructs him as to the
remedies to be applied. II also scpar-
atcs his diseased cattle from his
healthy cattle; stamps the latter SO
that they bring higher price abroad
than competing cattle bring; informs
him of the character of the foreign
demand for farm products, and advises
him as to the best manner of packing
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-03

old for chlldrens wear. The May
Manton model illustrated includes all
the latest features and Is made from
tan colored melton, with collars and
cuffs of brown velvet, and handsome
smoked pearl buttons down the front.
The coat is cut in three pieces and
Is fitted with shoulder and under
arm seams, the latter heing left open
for slight distance at the bottom
and the stitching carried round. The
little shoulder cape IL circular and
curves up mt the back. The fronts are
faced with cloth, the collar with vel
vet'to an inch from the edge, to which
point cloth Is applied, and the two
roll back and form revers. The
sleeves are twO-seamed and we'll fit
ted, and are finished with roll-over
cuffs curved and flarlnG at the outer
edge and faced with velvet to match
the collar.
To cut this coat for q girl of two
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-03
not usually grown here. II has thus

not usually grown here. II has thus
been found that jute can prontobly be
raised in the South. and flax on Puget
Sound. The department furnishes
farmers with information ns TO the
character of weeds sent by them for
Identification, and II issues warnings
10 State experiment stations and to
local authorities of the presence of
dangerous weeds In their localities. II
also makes tests of seeds and pub
fishes the information gained by the
experiments. n spreads abroad In
formation ms to grasses, grains, pols-
onous plants, roots and fruits. II
makes thorough examination of soils
for agricultural purposes, nsccrtnlns
their tex,irc. and issues bulletin
showing graphically the differences
In important types of land. The same
bulletin "shows that most Of our ag.
riculturol crops are adapted TO soils
of certain texture, differing greatly
for the various crops" Bulletins are
also issued showing the moisture
maintained by these crops, and the
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-03
Russian Marriage Custom.

When Russian Princess marrles,
after the wedding dinner and ball 1t
Is the privilege Of the marshnls and
ministers to see the couple to the nup-
tial chamber. And after becoming
interval It is the duty of the prince to
come out and distribute precious NOR
sells of his partners garters to the
naughty and exclusive crowd who
have been waiting. Each little bit
bears the royal crown and the prln.
cess's initial In embroidery.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-03


undertake t. describe technically the
work done by the department. / shall
try TO give the reader a general idea
of what these practical and scientific
men are doing for the country, be-
cause after visit to the bureau in
Washington l vas led TO read good
/, deal of its literature, and to look in
to the subject, and it struck me that
the work is not only in every way
worthy, but that its real value is not
widely understood, has been laughed.
or smiled into oblivion, perhaps on
account of the jokes about the seeds
and the farmers" who distribute and
receive them.
In the first place the department
provides an opportunity TO make
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-03
CHICAGO HAS TWO WILD DOGS.
said 60 Be the only Ones IN This Cont.
nent--Natives of Australia.

said TO Be the only Ones ,n This Cont.
nent--Natives of Australia.
Cautiously creeping from their
darkcncd kennels to snatch n bit Of
food from the floor of the iron cages
when no one Is near, and dartlng back
like n fash Mt every strange noise and
sight, two dlngo dogs, or wild dogs Of
Australia, have begun the daily
routine of their career behind bars In
the Lincoln Park Zoo. They are the
only two dlngo dogs on the American
continent, and were shipped directly
from Australia.
Naturnllsts term the dlngo the king
of the dog family. While no larger
than n mcdlum-slzcd shepherd they
ing far more cunning than the fox
and being more destructive than tho
wolf. They have been considered In
capable of domCstlcatlOn, but of late
years several Instances are known
where they have been tanned. Until
n domesti, dog returned TO the savage
state. but In the latest researches OF
Mccoy and Nchring fossil remains Of
the canine have been found In the
plloccne and quortcrnnry strata of
Victoria, which proves the animal to
be genuine wolf. lie immlgrntcd
TO Australia through the country
uniting Australia and southeastern
Asia at n certain period of the plio-
Gene epoch.
The dlngo lnhnblts the plains and
the dense forests of Australia. Like
the fox, nc hides In the daytime and
prowls at night, threatening all Aus
trallnn nundrupcds. lie nttnclis eyerY
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-10-03
G OF THE DEPARTMENT AGRICULTURE. WASHINGTON D. G.

half are scientific men. There are
two large bureaus, twenty-five divis-
Ions, offices, or surveys. OF these
seven are administrative. eight tech.
nical, an seven are purely scientific.
To these must he added the offices of
the Weather Bureau, which include
15i observer stations, and ffty-two
stations along .hc coast and on the
Great Lakes. I'hc Bureau of Ami.
NAL Industry has 152 technical
stations engaged in meat inspection
and quarantine work, and three lab.
oratories where the diseases of ami
mails and their causes are investi-
gated.
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