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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-05-17
THE PORTO RlcANs.

The other day a man In the Legisla- =
ture complained because the planters
had imported women and children
with their adult male laborers. 1t was
a singular complaint to make, and one
in sharp contrast with the usual one,
namely, that the neglect of the plant
ers to import laborers with their faml-
lies was a menace to the moral well
fare of the group.
In point of fact the planters should
he thanked rather than abused for this
policy. 1t is one that has sunk them
much money, for the expense of bring
ing over a boy of twelve and upward
is as great as that of bringing in
man; and as for women. they cost in
fares and food as much as their hus-
bands do. But the planters reasoned
and rightly reasoned, that laborers who
came with their families would make
better workmen and better citizens
than those without So they willingly
paid the extra bills.
That some of the women and child
rem looked thin and weak on arriving
here was to. have been expected. Pow
erty is dire In Porto Rico, and the voy-
age of six or seven thousand miles in
steerage and emigrant cars would test
the fiber of well-nourished man. But
the poems who came first are now
showing the effects of good food and
care; and those who have lately come
are likely, we think, to bless the day
of their arrival Certainly, there
would be no kindness in sending back
those who most need food and shelter
nor in separating their families.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-05-17

Mr.. Emmeiuth announced yesterday,
amid tears, that he was not going TO
make an ass of himself any longer.
Let us hope that the member for BED
lam will stick to his resolve. he mas
cultivated the habit and the taste TOT
so many years that it will be hard Tor
him to break away. However, heres
hoping.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-05-17

An attack upon the salary of Super
intendent Atkinson follows the threat
of John Emmeluth to punish him for
the 'Simian headline which, awhile
ago. appeared in the columns Of the
Star. That Mr.. Atkinson had no more
to do with the headline than he had
with the presswork, is a fact that
could probably be established by the
entire Star force. AS we understand
Mr.. Atkinson's present relation 10 the
Star, it is that of an occasional con-
tributor, and does not involve any kind
of editorial accountability. It is un-
fair to hold him responsible for a head
line that he never saw before he We
ceived his copy Of the paper.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-05-17

Many years ago, when Henry Labou-
chere was appointed to diplomatic pest
somewhere in Europe, the British foreign
office found that he was not at his pest
when he should have been. On making
inquiries, they found that the new at
tache was at Berlin, many miles from
his official destination; and his explana-
ton was that, as he was not allowed
travelling expenses and was not rich.
he was walking to his Office, and would
reach the shores of the Bosphorus in due
course. That was "Labby's" way of
protesting against the non-payment of
travelling expenses. His protest against
pomposity was just as original. 1t was
a pompous individual who called to see
the British Minister at Washington. ID.
c., when "Labby" was there. The Min
lister was out. and the caller insisted on
waiting. Then pray take chair" said
the attache. After half an hour the
pompous man grew impatient, and asked
when the Minister was expected back
Il don't know" said "Labby"; 'fhe left
for Europe this morning"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-05-17

The Woman-"Doctor, I have an aw
fully tired feeling" The doctor-"Ah
Let me see your tongue. "-Rrookiyl
Life
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-05-17

Have you heard the story of the on
ion7" asked Wattles of Pettigrew; No?
Wei, don't breathe It to soul" -Cleve-
land Spectator
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-05-17

Early rising: Pat said a manager
to one of his workmen, you must be an
early riser I always find you at work
the first thing in the morning." in
dade, and Oh am, scr. It's family
trait, Ofm thinking" Then your faith
er Is an early riser, too? ME father.
is it 2 He roises that early that If he
went TO bed little later he'd meet him
self getting up in the mornin'."-Tit Bits
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-05-17

Not his business to inquire: Uncle"
said the dusty pilgrim, how far is =.
to Sagetown?" Bout a mne and 6
half" replied the farmer. "Can I rue
with your" "Sartin; climb in" At the
end of three-quarters of an hour the
dusty pilgrim began to be uneasy I'm
cles" he asked, "how far are we from
Sagetown now?' Bout four mile and
a half" Great grief: Why didn't you
tell me We were going away from Sage
town. why didn't you tell me you
wanted to go thar7"-Chic;.go Tribune.
The Baroness Burdett-Coutts, while
shopping in Paris not long ago, noticed
that whenever she went from one de-
partment to another, she was escorted by
a clerk. who handed her over to another
attendant, saying: Two ten" Struck
by the popularity of the oft-repeated ca
baiistfc words, the baroness asked
the proprietor, as she left the establish
ment: Pray, what does two ten, mean
l noticed that each clerk repeated Ii to
the next as I went from one counter to
the other" oh. 1t is nothing" replied
the man; 'it is just a password they
are In the habit of exchanging" But
the baroness was not satisfied When a
porter, a mere lad, brought home her
purchase, she said to him: MY boy,
would you like to earn five francs?" OF
course, he would be charmed Then
tell me what two ten means, and will
give you five francs" The youth looked
at her in establishment. Don't you
know, madam? Why. it means: keep
your two eyes on her ten fingers'v' That
solved the mystery. One of the richest
and most generous women IN England
had been taken for shop-lifter.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-05-17

One would judge from the tone OF
the Official Court circular that fear of
the effect of the Nolte story on the
fortunes of the Home Rule Legislature,
a body which the circular has been
implicated with. is it's dominant i'm
pulse. An effort is made to fix the re-
sponsibility of the story on reporter
who is absent and sick with nervous
prostration, and therefore, like defence
less women, subject to the Circular
attack. AS Mr.. Nolte. not the Adver-
Users man, told of the free lunch cpl
sode in the presence of witnesses, it is
unnecessary to go much further, least
of all to a sickbed. II deemed essential,
however, to corroborate Mr.. Notes
story, as published by this paper in
interview form, the testimony of the
reporter who saw certain legislators
take lunch without paying their bills
can be had in few days.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-05-17
TlMELysToPlCs.

The Kentucky TailorA'what size will
you have these hip-pockets-pint or
quart ?''-Yortkers Statesman.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-05-17

The late John Nj. Palmer was one Of
the wits of public life. When he re-
tired from the Senate he was not dis
couraged, but said: Il come into FASH
ion about every ten years in Illinois -
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-05-17

Johann Strauss was one Of the Oldest
Wagnerians. When, fifty years ago,
the publisher sent him the score of the
'Tannhauser" overture, which he in
troduced in Vienna he put it IN re
hearsal, the. orchestra occupying two
rooms in his house for the purpose. He
says: AT the final rehearsal, Just as
We had finished playing the overture.
my mother, who, loved music more
than she comprehended it, came into
the room, asking: 'Du Jeany, was habit
ihr dem da gespielt, das list merk-
Wurdige musik- die recht mich
fuurchbar aufi' Clock here
Jeany, what have you been play
ing there? That is most remarkable
music--it excites me terribly!D" That
was the first Viennese criticism on
Wagner's music.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-05-17

A thief followed beautiful woman
who wore a diamond necklace AS he
was about to snatch it and run, the
woman, thinking she was not observed,
removed the precious jewels and dropped
them in the street. "Foledr' muttered
the thief bitterly, as he turned away;
"she is an actress."-Ohio State journal
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-05-17

use for Blithersley," said ne proud pa
pa Why" asked the proud mamma
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-05-17

Disadvantage OF strange surroundings:
Mrs Bingo-"You are perfectly welcome
to another piece of cake, Willie. but L
am afraid it will make you sick. Your
mother told me particularly to give you
but one piece Willie Simpson-'"That's
all very well, but I don't know where
the pantry is here. '-Leslie's Weekly.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-05-17

A story is told of a former Duke of
Hamilton, who invited one of his
neighbors, q plain spoken laird, to stop
at his place Tor luncheon after the con-
clusion of business transaction. The
laird was not used to the luxuries or
life, and watched with an impatient
eye the fittings about of q liveried ser
want who seemed to be everywhere at
once, anticipating the laird's wants in
way that struck the rustic as posi-
lively uncanny. At last the guest turn
ed deliberately about in his chair and
addressed the servant in tone of con-
siderable irritation: What are we
dance, dance, dancing about the room
for, MANI" ne demanded; "can We no
draw in your chair and sit doom? I'm
sure there's enough on the table for
three"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-05-17

Blanche Bates had an amusing ex-
perience last week at the Garden Thea
ter, New York, where she Is appearing
in the leading role of Under Two
Flags" In the first act, as Cigarette,
she entered with a whip in her hand.
While Stimulating a At of rage, In which
she laid about her right and left with
1T. the lash of the whip broke and flew
across the footlingts, striking a wom-
an in the front row Of the orchestra
directly across the face. Involuntarily.
Miss Bates exclaimed: "Ah, beg your
pardon l am so sorry. 1 hope did
not hurt you" Instantly. In very
high key, there came this reply from
the orchestra: ooh, not at All. Miss
Bates. The pleasure is mine with
your permission, Til keep the lash as a
souvenir" The effect of this remark
was electrical. Only few of the snec-
tators had seen the accident. and from
the clever way in which Miss Bates
handled her voice, scarcely anv ono
but the woman addressed had heard
the remark; but the victim of tbe lash
OF the whip wasn't so fine an e,ocn-
zionist. Her words rang out so lond
and clear that Miss Bates and the 9th
er actors had to turn their backs fo
hide their laughter.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-05-17

After the Supreme Court decision: Elk
cited man Cat long-disJance teiephone)-
Il want to talk to Fargo, N. d." Voice
(at central station)-'.Youn have to wait
few minutes. Lines busy. Twenty
seven other husbands are trying to tell
their wives to come home. Chicago
Tribune.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-05-17

Il listened to him for an hour TO-DAY
while he tod me about what his baby
had said or tried to say, and just as :
was about to tell him about ours he left
me- saying he had to catch train
Baltimore American.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-05-17

Not for his health: Hubbubs-5Why are
you moving from your suburban homer
Subbubs-"I am all run down" Hub
bulbs Malaria ?" Subpubs-.No; gossi-
Ply neighbors. ''-Philadelphia Record
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-05-17

NO, 1 won't give you piece of my
apple" snapped his sister. And who
was it," the boy inquired, reproacnful-
ly, that spoiled the piano 50 you didn t
have to practice for a week ?"-Philadei-
phia Times.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-05-17

paper published at Smthville Ind,
has the following item: There will .,e
an ice cream supper given by Mrs. SUI
san Howard next Thursday night in the
Christian Church Grove, to assist in
raising funds for the funeral expenses
of her husband."-Ex.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-05-17

Little 4-year-old Harry had been whip
ped by his father for telling a fa.sehood
and he ran to his mother for consolation.
When 1 was your age 1 never told a
falsehood," said h mother When e.
YOU begin, mammal" asked Harry-Tit
Bits.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-05-17

Il didn't know Bragg was a publish
err "A publisher? Who told you he
was?" He did. He said he was "a dis
seminator of light literature /" 'H1n!
He's a bill clerk in the employ OF the
gas company. "-Philade.p hIa Press
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-05-17

How to dine we'll: He was hungry and
in funds. Waiter, here's a dollar Now
suggest a good dinner for me-" Waiter
Gin a serious whisper)-"Go to some 9TH
er restaurant. sir."-Philadelphia Times.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-05-17

A fatal disease: Mrs. Kely-"Dio yei
hear of the felly acrosht the way yin
of anglophobia?'' Mrs. Googan- lie;
mean hydrophobia!" -,-rs. Kelly-"No;
mean anglophobia! He wuZ cneerin .el
King Edward. an the gang heerd him.
Judge.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-11-08
MAKES A PURCHASE.

property has a frontage on Hickory of
26 feet and is 1O3 feet deep. The price
paid was So, 300 1855 1'h' N'l.'ins3i Ri
The Citizens Telephone Co. intends
to remodel the old brick building now
on the lot, the first floor Of which has
been used as blacksmith shop, and
fit itiup for its Office and the location
of its central plant. 1t could not be
better located for this purpose, as it is
at the point where the lines branch
out from the company's main system.
:. . 1t is probable that the building will
be remodeled and occupied next year,
but this has not yet been definitely de-
cided, nor has it been determined what
the plan Of the Improvement Will be.
Committees are at work along these
lines. ~ HaP'b us aih i4eRA 81
The Citizens Co. has reached a
point in the development Of its bust
ness when building of its own has
almost become a necessity, and it is to
be congratulated on getting SO good
q location. utltal ~ liY .ml.H.DsnaH z
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-11-08

VOas..ueuCo W nluovo. II IonA JtrAO4Alvv 40
was reported there would be g. 500 cars
of oranges, while the Florida crop will
be the, largest in years. The orange
orchards in Florida are just, now be-.
ginning to get fully recovered from the
severe frosts OF some years ago that
killed out much of the fruit in that
territory. The Florida oranges are
considered by many the choicest orange
product to be obtained on account Of
their exceptional sweetness, and it
will be welcome news that this, fruit
is again to be plentiful, which also
means that it will be more reasonable
in price, than when it was, sea rec.
These southern oranges will commence
to move in about two weeks now "
Incidentally Mr.. Stirneman remark
ed regarding the banana situation,
Usually at this season bananas, are
rather aadrug on the market and sell
very cheap, but now the trust has the
product brought here from Cuba SO
we'll under control thai bananas are
scarce and in the last two weeks the
price has doubled, and it is hard to
obtain them even at the higher figure
of So and $3.50 a bunch ~au ~
Regarding Arkansas Mr. Stirneman
says that apples are really the only
good crop down there this year, The
scarcity of corn is shown by the fact
that down there it brings seventy five
cents bushel.' Oats command sixty
cents, a bushel, and potatoes bring
$1.50ia bushel. Wood, however, is
plentiful, and the best hard wood for
fuel uses can be secured from 81 to
81. 70 a, cord. ~. y, Yea = .,aa !,
A feature oftthis southern trip that
greatly impressed Mr.. Stirnemancwa
the great numbers of colored people to
be found on every hand, They, /, as
/ well as many of. the white people, he
says, aretofta shiftless character can
sit around on fences and bob up almost
everywhere, He was glad TO get uI
north again and away from the me-
QrOes.s irL ~ GIi@u IN III Htses,i q sFslt''.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-11-08
ROBBED BY COMPANION.
Harvest " Hsnda "T0uched' on Last
Nights Omaha Train..'iioa 5hH


Neil Spillings, harvest hand whose
home is In New York, but who has
been working In the fields Of the
northwest during the fall, was the vic
tim of a robbery Thursday while
asleep in car on the 1913 p m.
Omaha train for the south His COM
panion on the trip from St. Paul was
another harvest hand. named Gus
johnson This man occupied the same
seat with him in the car while he
slept. ' &" ''
When st. Peter was reached, johnson
left the train. Between st. Peter and
Mankato, spillings awtoke and discocWv-
cred that not only his companion was
gone, but his overcoat, watch and
$3.50 in money. The latter was
all THAT he had, and he car.
ried it in loose change in his pocket.
! He jumped TO the conclusion that
johnson had picked his pockets while
he slept and had departed. 'a't hTa'''
[ Spillings at once'reported his loss, and
several persons on the train remem!
bered seeing johnson leave the car al
St.l'Peter. Chief Bowen was a passen
ger on the train and took d description
Old ohnson. row AZ }i'y TT.
Spillings got off at Mankato and re-
turned to st, Peter on the 4, ;43 a., m
train to look for Johnson
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-11-08

small gatherings and perpetuated the tIe
ancient customs, ,,,,,, 49, ..,..,,,.,,
The spirit which leads to the injury
or destruction Of property on !, this or
any other occasion is one that does
and should meet with general disap-
prevail and condemnation. If any Of
the parties who engaged in such work
can be apprehended they should be
dealt with in the same manner, as
other persons charged with similar
offenses. Hallowe en- does not give
anybody, license to injuree can another ls
property. 90 ~, ., ,ary r,u.
A block was taken from, the new
cement walk along G. A, Chapman
property on Walnut street, There is
no excuse for an act like that.
Chief Bowen states that he, has
some names of parties, and arrests
will be made if people who suffered
damage want to push the matter, He
regrets that the night police did not
make some arrests, as according to the
accounts which he, has received the
destruction Of property last night ex-
ceeded that of any other HaIlowe' en-,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-11-08
HALLOWEEN DOINGS....
The Usual Practices INDUCED In
~, la' y, 'sT' LrastNght..., sa 4 y no y
Much Innocept Fun, Bat Some Gases
JiesanLs1 gtIIIiR 'aTIn. npIl3: I2!n ,lI1
anvWheeffss Proqfriiy3 Was Injured Injured mn
,srnesaT ',ior Destroyedaifn an5 eve


Halloye' en- was observed Thursday
with ali the enthusiasm that, the youth
Of the city IS accustomed IL, putting
into this one night Of misrqle in the
year, They were out in small small groups
and in. large. crowds, and left 'their
marks everywhere. While generally,
their fun was of an innocent nature,
consisting Of removing, portable ,arti7
Giles some distance and 9 few things
like that, yet in some instances they
turned liberty into license and dam;
aged and destroyed property, j NV
The cloth signs at the stores of I,
Lonigni and the Hub Clothing. House
were torn, to shreds, Mr.. Longini
complained to the police this morning,
and if the perpetrators can be detected
prosecutions will follow. Mr., Lon
gini's sign cost So, 49,, H., i ..c,,.
Several fences on North Broad, street
and vicinity were broken, including
one belonging to Capt, Clark Keysor,
Side walks, were torn up IN some
parts of the city. ,..,,rn,, ...,,..,,r ~,
A number of bpggies were run IN o IF,
and were found on peoples :. lawns,
Those around the repair shop of
Kuehne &. Sons disappeared. =. 80 ia
A number of the. merchants, found
their display windows marked up with
soap this morning, but a little work
on the part Of the clerks removed the
marks. m 49,, 49,, ,.,,.
a. crowd Of boys fastened a string to
the whistle of the candy factory and
pulled it from a safe distance, causing
the residents in the neighborhood to
come out and wonder at the sounds, -.
The police were kept busy answering
telephone calls from all parts of the
city, until well into the night. There
were not enough officers to go around,
No arrests were made, for as soon as
a blue coat was seen the crowd would
take to their heels and run like deer.
The night was made hideous with
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-11-08
w SPLENDID lDRILL.eu ~
Firemen Practice Life Life, Saving ~ the
P0mpier System. -. ).

Alschool oflinstruction in the POM
pier system of fire fighting and life
saving is being carried n,tive days in
the week at the Il central fire station
under the direction rof Capt. james
Berry. The work is performed on the
tower which was recently erected at
the rear of the station, and the writer
witnessed it this forenoon & hHainBI
The team consists of Capt. Berry and
Firemen W. A. Funk, Fred Fox and
Dennis Callihan, u but Firemen Chas.
Dixon and Henry Vosbeck also take
the drill Later, members of the
volunteer department. will be given it,
The four ladders were run up fifty
feet this morning in DO seconds, and
Capt Berry made the ascent with one
ladder, from story to story! lin 35 sec-
onds. Three of the ladders are twelve
feet long, and one is; fourteen feet, and
they weigh 80 and 80 pounds. TnOuly
one: months practice has been had,
and the results are unusually good.
The outfit cost $132.75, exclusive of
the tower, and is money we'll ex-I
pended. The department now has the
same equipment as the New York fire
stations, except a net for life saving,
which costs 500 and should be added
to!the equipment.utui lrHw,n muD tas
The fremen drill f45 lminutes to one
hour on the, tower, and can enter the
highest window in any building in
the city with a line of hose, and can
save life from it.5u Il nInB 332)una
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-11-08
4 PICKETT INDICTED,
F0rmerMankato Resident Charg-
19:aIinWJ H II J8U'
p ed With Murder. pfoea
Accused Of Having Burned His Wife
Year Ag0--.Is Now Married Again... 3a
New Evidence Turns Up.

Reuben c. Pickett of Minneapolis, a
book keeper, formerly a travelling man
for Rosenberger & Mobiles and later
for Rosenberger & Currier, and for
several years resident of Mankato,
has been arrested on an Indictment
charging him with murder in the first,
degree by causing his first wife death
The case promises to be highly sensls
ational one when it comes to- trial.
While employed by Rosenberger & [
Mobiles, Pickett was defaulter i'm
his accounts, and later was again
defaulter when workingnfor Rosenber- .
ger & Currier. It is six years since he
left the city. "'7" II @mtJ
JPickett's dead wife was sister of
Mrs. Ernest Mahlke of this city, ando
was also related to the will family7in
North Mankato She was very highly
respected by allwho knew her here. s'
Pickett is accused of having caused q
the death of his wife on Sept go,
1900, at their,fat 2816 Eighth aver,I,e