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The times., 1901-04-20
CAPTAIN RIDLEY RESIGNS.
Succeeded ms superintendent of the
Ferry CompanN BY Mr. Padgett.

Capt. c. W. Ridley has resigned his posi-
tion as superintendent of the Washington
Steamboat Company, and has been sue
ceeded by John ". Padgett, of AIexan-
dria.
Captain Ridley said yesterday that his
resignation had been made in the inter-
est of the Alexandria ferry controlled by
the Washington Steamboat Company He
added that Mr. Hart, the proprietor of
the company, having disposed Of his river
boats, and maintaining only the Alex
andria ferry, which he had been unable
70 sell was not disposed to improve the
ferry service. as recommended by Cap
tain Ridley, in order to put it upon a
paying basis.
Captain Ridley did not believe that the
ferry could prosper unless a large re-
duCtion in expenses We're made, hence his
resignation.
Mr Hart it is claimed by Captain
Ridley. has made every endeavor to dis
pose of all his river interests The Ran.
dali Line recently purchased his steam
ers, which carried freight along the riV-
ers route. The ferry line it was at one
time thought would be sold to the Wash
ington, Mount Vernon and Alexandria
Railroad Company, who al one time eX-
pressed desire 10 assume control Of the
ferry. The deal was not effected.
Captain Ridley then urged that Mr
Hart If unable to dispose of the proper
~, should make expenditures tending to
improve the service. MIR. Hart il is said
was unwilling to do this.
The times., 1901-04-20
SPEED TRIAL AGAIN A FAILURE
The Torpedo Boat GoIdsborOuGh
Breaks an Eccentric Rod.

Lieutenant Commander Peters yesterday
wired the Navy Department from Seattle,
Wash, as a member of the board on the
speed trial of the torpedo boat GoldsbOr-
ough that the trial was Interrupted by the
breaking of the port low pressure eccen-
trio rod fOrty-siX minutes after starting.
He added that it would take probably not
less than ten days to reft the injured
parts.
In later telegram Lieutenant Com
mander Peters SAYS that an examination
showed that the break in the eccentric
rod was due to a defect in the material.
This was the second unsuccessful at
In her standardizing trial she developed
remarkable swiftness, and it was pre-
dcted that her final trial would prove
her to he the fastest torpedo boat in the
United States Navy.
The times., 1901-04-20
There
fire 24OO

Disorders incident to the human frame.
NOTED by impure blood.
The remedy Is simple.
Take Hoods Sarsaparilla
That this medicine radically and ef-
fectively puriaes the blood is known TO
every druggist. known to hundreds Of
thousands OF people who themselves or
by their friends have experienced its eura-
tive powers.
The worst cases OF scrofula, the most
agonizing suferings from salt rheum and
other virulent blood diseases are con-
quered by It. while those cured of bOiIs.
pimpies, dyspeptic and bilious symptoms
and that tired feeling are numbered by
millions.
The times., 1901-04-20
AFTER CHAMBERLIN's PLACE.
Schuyler Duryce Wants the Assist
ant ConiniSSionerSFip

The latest applicant for the position of
Assistant Commissioner of Patents is
Schuyler Duryee, Of Falls Church Va.
Mr.. Duryea was chief clerk Of the Patent
Office during President Harrison's Admin
isuati0n. and ii is now understood that
Charles Mitchell eX-Commissiouer Of Pat
cnts, viii throw the weight OF his influ-
enc, 90 Mr., Duryee Robert Mitchell. son
aud law partner OF the ex-Commissi0ner.
v H0 s. q candidate for the position. will.
il b. said. Withdraw from the contest.
The assistant law clerk. j. M. Colt has
been acting law clerk since the resigna-
tign Of William A. McGrail, and it is
understood that Commissioner Allen viii
give him this position permanently.
There are a number OF applicants both
FOR Inc position Of Assistant Commissioner
and that of Assistant Law Clerk The
latter viii probably be filled by the pro-
motion of one Of the older clerks
The times., 1901-04-20
TO BE SENT FROM HONDURAS.
Two Representatives at the Pan
American Exposition.

The Department Of State has been in
formed by w Godfrey Hunter, United
States Minister to Guatemala, that he
has received notice from the Minister of
Foreign Affairs of Honduras that a de-
cree had been issued on the 18th uItimO
appointing the following commissioner
general and secretary from that Republic
to the Pan-American Exposition at Buff
falo;
Francisco Altschul, Commissioner Cen
eral.
Sergio Lusky. Secretary.
The times., 1901-04-20
TO spend the Summer in Canton.

The President intends to spend his sum-
mer vacation principally at his home in
Canton and will from time to time visit
his farm not far from there for recrea- =
tion. Upon returning from his trip to
California he will probably make short
visit to New England and will then go 90
Canton. It is said that there is absO-
lutely no truth In the report that he in
tends- to purchase Il summer home near
Georgetown.
The times., 1901-04-20
Named by the President.

The President yesterday made the fol-
lowing appointments:
State-SamueI r Stapieton, of West
Virginia, 10 be Consul at Nuevo Laredo,
Mexico
War-Howard a CRUDE to be assistant
surgeon OF volunteers, with rank OF cap
tain.
Interior-MOrris c. Barrow, of Wyo-
ming, 10 be receiver of public moneys at
Douglas Wyo.; EDhraim H. Smock Of
Wyoming, TO be receiver of public moneys
at Buffalo. Wyo.: Alpha +. Hoyt. Of wy
oming. to be register of the land office at
SundauCc, WyO.
The times., 1901-04-20
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

The Secretary OF the Interior and Mrs
Hitchcock entertained again at dinner
last night when their guests We're Sec
retary Long, AR. and Mrs. Letter, ex-
Governor and Mrs Merriam. Mr.. and Mrs.
Poor the Hon, Sybu Pauncefote, Miss
Wiett Miss Hunt, Miss Kennedy. Baron
HERMAN. Baron Amhrozy, Mr.. Lowther,
auf Mr Riddle
The times., 1901-04-20
Moth PreVentiyeS.

Those who have used Manahan
Tarine Papers and Bags know
that when properly used they are
the most efficacious and eleanly
moth preventives.
The times., 1901-04-20
To Occupy New Quarters.

General Haywood and staff will occupy
TWENTY-FIVE rooms in the new Bond Build
ing. at Fourteenth Street and New York
Avenue as the headquarters of the Ma
rine Corps. The change will be made
about June Il.
The times., 1901-04-20

All families Of Washington may be looked upon
as a united household because everybody agrees
that Heurich'S beers the purest and most
wholesome Of all malt and hop beverages. Phone
West "a, Arlington Bottling Co., for case Of
Nlerzen, Senate or Lager
The times., 1901-04-20
" WOOdWard
and
LOthrOp,
10th, Ilth, and F SIS. n. w.
Spring
Housefurnishings.
Filth FIoor.)

Now is the time the modern
housekeeper is preparing for reno
vating the home and packing
away the winter clothing and
draperies aud arranging the house
with summer furnishings.
We are constantly devising new
and helpful things for the com
fort and convenience OF house
keepers, and just now are Offering
many labor-saving articles Of re-
cent invention, each with dis
tinctive feature and some partie-
ular point of merit to recommend
it.
Prices are absolutely the lowest
for same grades of goods.
The times., 1901-04-20

RepreS.ntstive and Mrs. Thropp gave
dinner last night in honor Of Mrs. Ar
rlur Fadelf0uL Invited 10 meet her were
AR and Mrs Ellis. Dr and Mrs. Jenkins,
Commander and Mrs Rae. Miss Letter
man. Mrs Buckley MIR. Jesup Blair. Mr..
Frederick Huijekoper. and DR.. Clayton.
The times., 1901-04-20
HOuSekeeperS' Soaps.

Ivory. Rabbits and Octagon Soaps.
cake.-...---.. ..........-..-.--.-...-... 4c
T. & G. Cincinnati Oleine Soap.
cakes for Sc
Schultz K Co Star Soap Cake. Sc
kirkman's Borax Soap, cakes for. 90
FeIs-Naptha Soap. dozen .--.--------.. 55O
Armour's Key Soap. cakes for 80
SiIeXo Sand Soap. cake e---------..-.-.-. Sc
Brooles' Crystal and Brightuer
Soaps, cake. .-----...-...-..-. 4c
Falrbauk's Ark Soap. cake--.....-..... Sc
Wool Soap. cake -.---.---.........-. So
w K LIS 2-lb. Bar Soap. ..-.-.-.-....-. 1Oc
Fairy Soap, new oval ke.-........-.. 81
Fairy Soap, toilet size. , small bars. 81
Enoch Morgan's Sapolio. c1ke-.-...-. 7c
Sunlight Soap twin bar-.-----.-.--.-.- 81
Feariine. small Gold Dust or Soapine
paclage...-.-.. ..-...-......--....-...-. 5c
Gold Dust. large size package. e......-.- Gle
The times., 1901-04-20
Army Headquarters, East Asia
winter Pa lace

'Pekfn, January u, i9Ol-
'At the request of the ranking Off
Ger in Shanhai-Kwan. committee
consisting of the representatives OF all
the different contingentS, has under
taken a distribution of the war ma
teriai captured in the forts at Shan
hai-Kwan, with the consent of all the
concerned cOntinGents.
According 10 an agreement made
with the commander of the French
EXpeditionary Corps, General Noyron,
commanding. the following distribution
has been decided upon:
Germany, 5; England. 8, Austria, s;
France, 5; Japan, 5; Italy, Z; Russia, D.
The ammunition belonging to these
guns will be distributed among the
contingents in the same ratio as the
guns. The ammunition necessary for
SaIutes or ceremonies, as noon gun,
etc. will be reserved
The above stated distribution viii
not give claim for immediate pos
session, and the concerned cOntingeuts
are requested to leave their part Of
the guns and ammunition on the prem
ises until they withdraw their troops
or until peace is assured.
IF any of the contingents desire to
take away any of the twenty (2O) old
guns and four 90 mortars, they will
have to come to an agreement on the
spot
"AIl other arms and ammunition VIII
be destroyed.
The ranking officer at the time in
Shanhai- kwau, Major General Reid,
has been requested to make any fur
ther necessary measures and arrange
ments COUNT WALDERSEE.
General Field Marshal"
The times., 1901-04-20

Mrs. John r Mclean entertained at a
luncheon yesterday.
The times., 1901-04-20

The wedding Of Miss NJ. N p. Horn and
Dr- :. =. Wells took place Thursday at
the home of the brides sister, Mrs. l.. II.
Simpkius Rev. DR. Gerhart A. Wilson
performed the ceremony in the presence
of A large gathering of friends. The bride
was becomlngIy gOwned in organdie made
over silk and carried bride roses She
was attended by Miss Lizzie Jamas. Mr..
Halderman was best man.
The times., 1901-04-20
Hoods JarsapariUa

VIII do you good. Begin to take it today.
The times., 1901-04-20
THE sPoILs OF WAR DIVIDED.
Distribution of Guns From the Forts
of Shanhu -kNHu

The War Department yesterday issued
the following copy of an army order is
sued by Count Waldersee, the German
Field Marshal at Pekin. making a distri-
button of the old guns and ammunition
captured from the Chinese in the forts of
Shanhai-K X wan. The United States does
not get any of the material. as the Amer
lean troops did not participate in the
capture.
1t is noticeable that Germany, Italy. and
Austria, forming the Dreibund. get nine
teen of the guns, or nearly as many as
England, France. Russia, and Japan com
bined The order is as follows:
The times., 1901-04-20

Cards are out for the marriage Of Miss
Mary +. Smith. daughter Of the late
James q. Smith, of this city, and MIR.
Spencer r. Nelson, of Virginia. The mar
Tiage viii take place at Trinity z. E.
Church. corner Third and Streets north
west. April =, at high noon. Admission
70 the church will be by card.
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ANOTHER EXPERT
IN AGRICULTURE
Prof. Scribner Will Shortly Visit
Honolulu or Way to the
Philippines.

Early in January another expert in
Agricultural matters appointed by the
Secretary of Agriculture will be in
Honolulu on his way to the Philippines,
and may remain here short time.
Prof. f. Lamson- Scribner, at persent
chief of the Bureau of AgrostoIogy, has
ben designated to establish the Bureau
of Agriculture in the Philippines. He
will establish n complete bureau to m
vestigate present agricultural condi-
tons in the archipelago, to disseminate
knowledge of advanced Agricultural
methods and to assist in the fullest de-
veIopment of the practically unlimited
agricultural possibilities Of the islands.
Prof. Scribner's appointment was
made by the Secretary of War recently
in pursuance of an act of the United
States Philippine Commission. That leg
islation created, under the Dapartuept
of the Interior. an insular bureau of
agriculture, which shall conduct inves-
nation with reference to the agricul-
tural resources of the Philippine ISL
lnds, the methods OF cultivation at
present in vogue and their improve
nent, the practicabiity OF introducing
new and valuable agricultural products.
he introduction Of new domesticated
animals and the Improvement of the
breeds Of domesticated animals now
ound in the islands. and shall in gen
sral seek 20 promote the development
IF the agricultural resources of the
archipelago The territorial field Of the
lew bureau is to include the govern
nent farms at Magalang. in the prov
nee of Pampamga. and at LaCarlota,
n the province OF Western NegroS. and
ne government agricultural experiment
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A. J. Smell wanted to attend a party.
out was afraid to do so on account Of
pains in his stomach, which he feared
would grow worse. He says. L was
telling my troubles to a lady friend,
VINO said: 'Chamberlain's Colo, Chol-
era and Dtarrhoea Remedy viii put
you IN condition for the party
bought bottle and take pleasure in
stating that two doses cured me and
enabled me to have a good time a the
party Mr.. Smell is a resident OF Sum-
mer Hin, y. Y. This remedy - for
sale by Benson, Smith Co Ltd,
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THE CHRISTMAS SPREAD ON
THE LINER CITY OF PEKING

cheer. Upon the main stair landing was
a small Christmas tree decorated with
pretty little baubles, and at the opposite
end of the saloon was a taller tree bright
. in its array of tinseI and candles Then
came the Christmas dinner amidst the
! Nuletide surroundings. Among the good
things Steward Johnson had the finest
Of fruit cakes, frosted over and lettered,
lit by miniature candles, and English
plum pudding as appetizing as If served
in England itself. This was the fine
spread of which the officers and passen-
gers partook:
Pacific NAH Steamship Company. S
City of Picking, J. Tremaine Smith,
Comma nder.
DINNER.
Christmas, 1901
Eastern Oysters
RelisheS.
Pate De Foies Gras in Jelly
Queen Olives.
Celery. Radishes-
Mock Turtle
Consomme aux Pates de Geness
Fish
Filet of Fish Tartar Sauce
Potato Croquettes
Smoked Tongue with Spinach
Leg Of Mutton a la Anglaiss
Entrees
Terrapin la Maryland
Woodcock Ia Chasseur
Tenderloin Of Beef a la Trianos
queen tritters Curried Quencllos
Roasts
Prime Beef with Yorkshire Pudding
Saddle of Lamb Mint Sauce
Roast Turkey, Cranberry Sauce
Ham Ia Westphal'rnue
Vegetables
Asparagus, HOllaudaise Sauce
String Beans Sugar Corn
Boiled Potatoes Mashed Potatoes
Puddings and Pastry
English Plum Pudding Hard ard Brandy
Sauce
Hot Minoe Pie Assorted Cakes
Pumpkin Pie
Ornamental Fruit Cake
Lady Fingers Cream Puff
Dessert
Pineapple Sherbet Nuts and Raisfn-
Grapes Oranges Apples
Lychees Comquat-
Cheese Edam Cheese
With Crackers Cafe NOR
Xxx XXX **f*4*** *******k*~
combined in one man. Nothing has VET
oeen really determined. however as t.
the size or personnel Of Professor serb
ners staff or the number OF his assist
ants which his bureau may finally re
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of all the laws in this Territory regard
Ing alcoholic liquors. copy viii be
sent to each of the subscribers and all
who desire can receive the same from
this Office.
LEGISLATION.
The league has taken a live interest al
so In further temperance legislation
Many prominent citizens have been con-
ferred with in the effort to secure the
consensus of the best citizenship as 10
what is practicable TO be undertaken in
the next session, that IL may be early
announced and fully considered by all.
FINANCE.
Our cause has so commended itself
that il has required no great effoTt on
the part of the superintendent. though
a stranger. to see to IT that money
enough was in the treasury TO pay every
bill promptly. when due. without over
draft
The generosity of this people is such
that in a single evenings service i'll the
Central Union Church. held last Novea4-
Der 24th, subscriptions were received
amounting to over $1,000. 4 morning
service in the Christian Church and also
one in the Methodist Church, together
with an evening service in the Japanese
Temperance Society. and one service in
the church at Eva Mills, yielded sub
scriptionS of nearly another thousand,
and private canvass has brought over
thousand more. so that, distinct from
assets already on hand. the middle Of
last June, increase has been made there
to of not less than $4,000 Moreover, but
one-sixth of our regular subscribers,
whose subscriptions expire with the next
quarter. have renewed to December 81,
1902. These renewals aggregate a good
increase over the former subscriptions
made by the same parties. 1t is my
judgment that the majority of the re-
manning dye-siXths will cheerfully renew
when the present subscriptions expire
and the opportunity is properly given,
and that their subscriptions will show
proportional Increase Furthermore
there are many on Oahu who have not
yet had opportunity TO subscribe, and
upon no other Island Of the group has |
me opportunity been given at all. Give |
I'll the good people a right good chance. !
and all requisite funds are fully assur- |
ID
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stations in the provinces Of IIOiIo. Cebu.
Isabella, IllOcos and AIbay."
Secretary Root made his selection af-
ter consultation with Secretary Wilson
and on the latter's communication. The
secretary of Agriculture Will also rro-
vide for the establishment Of an expert
ment station. organized as experiment
stations in the United States are or
Fanized, but he purposes to make tie
Philippine station subordinate To the
Secretary Of War in order that the on
tire Philippine bureau may be under
one head The new chief of the bureau
hopes 10 take with him to the Philfp-
pines the nucleus of his force-a capa-
Die soil expert. an aErostologist or ex-
pert IN grasses. plant culture and
plant breeding expert, dairy expert. a
ootanist and various assistants. al
though several of the offices viii be
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SUGGESTIONS.

| Without presuming to make reCommen-
dations 1 will. at the request of my sue
ceSsor In office, offer few suggestions
for future:
THAT a convention for Honolulu be
held early as practicable, in which All
the people shall be rallied by good
music and brief, earnest speeches from
pastors and many laymen into still
greater interest and effort-increasing
the essential sentiment that secures the
desired success.
2.-That the engagement for special
work in HiIo and throughout the Isle OF
Hawaii then be fulfilled and others made
and filed throughout the groGAp of ISL
ands. until from this capital city and
this headquarters office-throuSh the
local leagues organized wherever they
are practicable and where they are not
through representative residents secured
who viii circulate literature, secure sig
natures or what modification. cncour-
aEenent and inspiration shall be avail
able to every neighborhood in this Terri
tory.
3.-That you continually keep before
you tho legislature of January, 1908. as
the objective of your work through 1902
May you utilize every opportunity to c"'-
tivate the acquaintance and influence Of
every leading mind OF whatever party
or race, securing, If possible, his CO.
operation. If that is not possible, if you
can secure his sympathy. you win spike
his gun of opposition OF 1T least soften
his shot. Leaders are not so numerous
as to render this impracticable. The pol
icy already outlined for corrected, ma
tured and finished Act providing
government dispeuSary system with local
option, is, In my judgment, the best that.
Is yet obta!nahle. Various leaders have
suggested to me that 1t should be early
listed as sure issue in the political
ca mpaigu. And l think they are right.
FINALLY
You have an important mid-Ocean field,
rendered more strategic by its mid-ra-
cial population. Your organization is
now thoroughly started with the conf
dence and cooperation Of the best and
strongest citizens. Your opportunity is
very great / am sure you Will fully meet
it.
Again expressing regret for the sdui-
tary Necessity to my wife, which tears
me from your very congenjal assOcia-
ton and most promising field, ali too
soon. and thanking you beyond words
for your unvarying courtesy. cordial CO.
operation and warm friendship, and also
assuring you that vide waters cannot |
quench my live interest in you and your
great work in this lovely lotus land, ] I
Yours very respectfully,
L. NJ. HARTLEY,
superintendent to Dec. 81, 1901. |
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Steward Johnson of the steamship City
of Picking deserves credit for the pref
tiest Christmas decorations seen on any
steamer that has entered Honolulu for
many p Yuletide.
They have been so much admired that
the stea .uship will keep open house to-
day that HOnolulans may have an oppor-
tunity to go aboard and inspect them
and Steward Johnson will he on hand
TO receive the visitors. Always a favor
lite with the passengers, who depend
upon him to satisfy their innermosr
wants on every day they are at sea,
Steward Johnson on this last Christmas
day gladdened the hearts of the few pas
sengers that came from the Orient this
trip in such a way that if any Were
homesick for n Christmas celebration on
terra frma, it was dispelled by the gen
iaI major domo of the dining saloon. To
begin with. the steward had been pre-
pairing for the event for many trips. In
the port of Hongkoug he purchased
nearly a thousand beautiful silk flags,
dainty little emblems which would fill in
with the general decorative scheme
ders, camelias, cypress and cedar. Small
Christmas trees We're sent aboard and
stored away. When Christmas morning
broke upon the Pacific the City of Pc
king was decked out in its holiday attire
At the mast heads were lunches of ever
greens. but it was the dining saloon
which was artisticalIy arrayed in Santa
Claus hnery. The slender pillars were
entW.ned with cedar and cypress, sur
mounted by sprigs of holly set off by the
bright colors of small flags. Festoons of
cedar INTERVIEWING with glistening Christ
mas unseI were suspended from pillar to
pillar and over the tables Even tiny
pits OF mstletoe Were not lacking. hang
ing in places least suspected, but there
was dearth of femininity aboard on
this trip, and the true import of the
pretty greens of sentimental history was
almost lost on the wide expanse Of the
Pacific. Pots Of Oleanders and camelias
IN full bloom were set here and there.
with artistic effect. The stair cas-. was
a marvel of rich colors in flags. natural
D blossoms and artificial flowers Every
where We're greens and flags and good
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combined in one man. Nothing has v-r
peeh really determined. however as t.
the size or personnel of Professor Serb
her staff or the number OF his assist
ants which his bureau may finally re
quire.
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LAW ENFORCENIENT

The league has exercised due diligence
10 assist in the proper enforcement Of
the temperance provisions OF our exist
Ing laws. Most competent authority in
forms me that the existence Of our or
ganization with its committee on law en-
iorcement and its firm of anti-saloon at
torneys, have worked already a marked
decrease In the infractions of the law on
me part OF saloon people. We have now
upon the press a booklet OF some nifty
pages containing digest and context