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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-04-05

participants while life lasts, as the re-
lief afforded by one of the verdant GASES
in desert clingS to weary traveller.
Most of the natives were good dancers.
The native women, dressed in white,
with skirts festooned with natural ros-
es. which were exceedingly plentiful in
those days, were charming in their
simplicity. A beautiful and enjoyable
scene il was to see the long lines of
ladies and gentlemen formed for the
Virginia reel where all were decorated
with leis of brilliant and fragrant flow
ers and MALE, and to note the process
sion leading down the center and
weaving its way in and out through
the parallel lines.
From ancient times Lahaina had the
reputation of being the abode of har-
mony from whence originated many of
the popular songs chanted by the ma
tives in all parts of the group, and at
that time had several glee clubs who
freely volunteered to add TO the enjoy
ment of any circle of visitorr and their
hosts. Thus with a society united in its
efforts to afford enjoyment to the naval
of friendly neighboring
nation, Lahaina was able to relieve the
tediousness of a voyage of the officers
and men of one of it's gallant ships.
From the Wailuku side of the noun
tains came many to participate in the
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-04-05
A REMARKABLE PROPHECY OF OVER SIXTY YEAR
LAHA!NA AND ULUPALAKUA
Renaissance of EARLY Hospitality.

ty years bring forth =?

HN the days when we went gypsying
a long time ago." when Lahaina was
- the one place on the Islands where
life was worth living, rumor said that
the Pensacola" was about to pay us
a visit en- PEASANT.
Straightway the little community got
together and made arrangements for
entertaining Admiral Almy and the Of
ficers of the vessel. In those haIcyon
days the natives and the foreign ele-
ment blended more freely than in these
latter days, to the mutual enjoyment
of all. One group volunteered to gath
ed leis of flowers, MALE and ferns. An
other to get horses for all who chose to
scamper into the beautiful valleys and
climb the various gradual ascents
which led to so many delightful sylvan
retreats. Still another to get up
grand bathing party by moonlight on
beach whose sandy floor afforded Il
most enticing opportunity for a qua
drille en- deshabile. Still another ar
ranged for a grand ball to be held in
one of the old buildings which at that
time were as numerous as ruinous.
but which the natives had decorated
with borrowed bunting looped up with
wreaths OF woven ferns. This was one
OF those old time affairs the pleasant
recollection of which will cling to the
A Il A Il a l. Il A Il Il l. Il A Il 4 Il L
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Miscellany
Page.
CORONATION CoMPLEMONS.

The coming coronation festivities are
being eagerly looked forward to bv wo-
men OF all ages who move in what is
known as the smart set 1t is an
ticipated that there will be a tremen-
dous influx OF wealthy Americans and
distinguished foreigners" and mem
bers OF our aristocracy who are blessed
with marriagabIe daughters regard the
forthcoming ceremony in the light of 4
huge marriage fair. In which. owing to
the multitude of buyers. they hope TO
obtain high prices for their wares.
In consequence. every possible means
TO enhance their own and their daugh-
ters' beauty is being employed by the
female scions of "our old nobility" a
walk through the West End thorough
fares or a glance at the advertisement
columns OF the society journals will re-
veal that a large number of profession
al beauty doctors have come over from
the United States and France for the
purpose OF replenishing their purses by
adding, or pretending to add to, exist
ing charms or by restoring those that
are faded and gone. These practition-
ers can only be consulted by very
wealthy women, as the meanest or
them would scorn a fee of less than
five guineas for advice and treatment
Six months treatment usually costs
$500 Vanity is always prepared TO |
pay a large fee.
They occupy, as a rule, flats in aris-
tocratic sfreets-in Belgrayia and May |
fair-which are furnished sumptuously |
and fitted up with curious and expen-
siye electric machines. These people
mostly. impostors-boast that, with the
scientific methods at their command,
they can make any woman OF fifty
five, or even older, appear as young
and good looking as the average we'll
preserved woman OF thirty, providing
they submit themselves to their treat
ment for six months or so. At present.
IL Is no exaggeration to state that their
rooms are crowded with peeresses and
their daughters. who are paying black
mail and are submitting cheerfully to
operations which remind one of the
fortunes Of the Spanish tnquisition.-
Reynolds Newspaper.
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festivities attending the reception to
the heroes of the navy.
The grand piece de resistance. how
ever, was to be a luau, to which all
contributed. each in his or her own
capacity. Naturally, the house and
grounds of the Marquise were thrown
open to the community and our guests
while the ship rode at anchor in the
placid waters of the open roadstead.
Lahaina, having been the seat of roy
atty, was still place where many of
the old time native stewards abounded
who could get up a feast or 1uau at
which the most appetizing viands serv
ed in Hawaiian style were exhibited. In
the large and beautiful grounds of the
court house the natives erected a lanai
levying on an adjacent lumber yard
for scantling and battens, and on the
grand old cocoanut trees for leaves for
matching. OF chairs, tables, dishes,
knives, forks and spoons there was no
necessity. The poi was served in bowls
made of ii leaf in most artistic man.
ner The kaluaed fish, beef, pig. chick
en- and turkey were served as they had
been cooked, viz: in bundles of leaves
of the ii, and salt, inimona, native
p" ''ngs of palau, kulolo, etc, We're
al zervo7 on broad ii leaves. In lieu
o. GImasi- 4 BILE covers the ground was
spread with banana leaves and the
whole was garnished with gorgeous
bouquets of brilliant flowers. Before
the hour at which the luau was to take
place the guests had assembled in the
grounds and no prettier sight was ever
presented than that made by the nu-
merous officers in uniform and bevies
of ladies all in white against the green
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Princess is Coroner Of Wight.

London-Princess Beatrice of Batten-
berg, youngest daughter of the late
Queen Victoria. is at present the coron-
Ell of the Isle of Wight. She is the
governor of the island and in defaul;
OF her appointment Of a coroner must
also fulfl the duties of that grim
Office
The coroner died suddenly one day
this week. The next day a sailor be-
longing TO a yacht was drowned al
Cowes.
The princess was duly notified OF the
drowning. and OF her duty to hold an
inquest. OF course she appointed a
deputy to do the disagreeable work
but she had TO countersign the verdict
of the jury before it was forwarded 10
the home office.-N. Y. World.
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cost many lives. He died fighting. When
one considers that at that time General
Custer was burning under the sting of
disgrace and knew he must do some
thing big to regain the favor of Grant,
and, in fact, of the entire army, IL may
throw a light on his reason In choosing
to risk that last throw."-Washingto
Post
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The New York Journal calls the
World an Idiot" because il initiates
the Journals methods and appropriates
its ideas. II looks like a clear case
Kansas City Journal.
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Prospects: Rich old aunt-"Robert.
I'm going to make my will. 1 think /
shall leave you-(pause.) Attentive
nephew (eagerly)-"Yes, aunt?" Aunt
before long."-Punch.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-06-26
CHAPTER
IN WHICH, REVERSING THE OR
DER OF THINGS, A COACH
HOLDS UP A HORSE

It's n simple tale, yet not an une:ent-
full one. And as ! sit here and bite the
end of my quill, can see again a dirty
night in so, thirty years ago a warm.
late September evening with the fine
rain tumbling down on the leaves of the
trees that bordered the road. The pat
tering drops, the thump of Rogers
hoofs as he kept on his steady gait with
bowed head and bedraggled name, the
occasional loom of {; big maple, and the
sense of wretchedness and loneliness
We're the only sounds and thoughts that
came to my consciousness.
Yet back of it all was that constant
Watchfulness that. young as | was, /
had learned always to have by me,--a
lesson common to all who had served
with General Putnam for year or two
The vigorous old man had given me
many parting caution as he shook me
heartily by the hand. telling me to have
a care of this Hudson river country and
of the wild thieves that broke out with
fine iinpartiality upon colonial and
kings soldiers alike. And thus / had
ridden out of Connecticut and turned
up the river in the midst of the silent,
gloomy September rain.
1t must have been 8 or o'clock, for
darkness comes on early in such coun-
try on such a night. and / had had
many an anxious quarter of an hour
since nightfall looking for the tavern
that, according to my Information,
should be about here anywhere.
Suddenly l became aware of light
ahead in the middle of the road, evil
IDENTIFY not from any tavern window, but
from an ordinary coach lantern, moving
here and there so strangely that in
stinctively Roger slowed up and al
lowed me to guide him in under the
trees to one side.
A moments observation showed me
huge and SO far as could be told in that
light, fine family coach tilted at such
an unnatural angle that / preceived it
to be in distress. Two men We're at
work upon the wheel, or rather standing
about examining it. and, nothing APP
pearing amiss. 1 rode up quietly and
asked them what had fallen them.
Misery enough growled a churlish
voice in reply. Here we be stranded
In the country with never nail nor
strap to help u.s."
liked not his tone nor his manner
and probably showed as much in my
reply, for he Strengthened, and / saw
him feel at his belt.
That is not much. you say do you?"
he cried. "And do you think that all?"
Tut. tut, my friend. Take your hand
from your belt and tell me what have
you inside"
God knows!" he answered with re-
newed wrath. IA witch, woman, the
devil, perhaps" and added, Settle
your head well on your shoulders be-
fore you go nigh to that door!'
A. approached the coach, q hooded
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-06-26
Aetlna Within Ills Riaht.

Springfield Republican: Alfred Hemsn-
way of Boston. the law partner of eX-Sec-
rotary Long, tells this story: "A poorly
dressed woman sat alone in a railway std
ton Attention was called to her by Il
man, WHO eNclaimcl: Here's ii poor
woman who has no ticket to her destna-
tion. III chip in 10 cents for her. Who'll
help? Presently he had hat fun of coin,
and announced: She has more than her
fare, but not enough for shawl. She
needs Il shawl; I'll chip in a quarter for
that Again he made the round and
again announced: She ought to have a
bonnet I'll chip In half dollar for the
bonnet When he made the rounds the
third time new conner entered the sta
ton, shook hands heartily with the wom-
an, and turning to the philanthropist
said:
/" Why, Hiram. I'm glad to see you and
your wife again
'How's this?' asked one of the con-
tributprs Is that woman your wife?'
es. drawed the philanthropist.
What right have you to collect money
for your wife? demanded several.
What right have | to collect money
for any other fellows Wife,? was the re-
tort chat closed the debate"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-06-26
SYSTEM OF MUTE SIGNALS.
Stock Brokers Use Finger Lanquao ,
When Making Tiades on 'Chanae.

When Making IiadeS on 'Chanqe.
Philadelphia Telegram: On the floor
of the stock exchange there has been
In vogue for years. and is still in use
mute system CT language by which
telegraph operators convey orders TO
brokers whom they represent 1t is
done by movement of the fingers, and
the purpose of it is to hide the nature
of orders from other brokers' The plan
Is after this fashion:
When u telegraph operator receives
az order to transmit to broker he
w.l raise his index finger if the order
is tc buy at an eighth; reverse it il
the order is to sell. Should the oper-
ator want to indicate other fractions
each additional finger raises the limit
an eighth. The fist clinched and thumb
up.ifted tells the broker that three
quarters is meant. When it comes to
seven eighths. that fraction is made by
forming a right ;ngle With the thumb
and first finger, and, finally, if not
even figure is wanted, a waving move
ment of the hand is used. This is the
system adopted by nearly every
active broker in making transactions.
but to prevent others from following
up their ORDERS some have an in
dependent quotation device, and will
communicate by signs which are
known only to the operator and tl.,
broker directly concerned. If you ever
visit the gallery of the stock exchange
in the DreNel building you viii see ON
an active day thousand of shares
bought and sold in this queer fashion.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-06-26
D be we'll.

Lydia e. PinkIlan's Vege-
table Compound cured me arc. made
me we'll, and that is why / gladly
write you this. and gladly thank you;
six bottles was all | took, together
with your Pills. My headache and
backache and kidney trouble went,
never to return the burning sensation
had left altogether; my general
health was SO improved | felt as young
and light and happy as at twenty"
s-MRs. LOUISE GIBson, 4s13 Langley
Ave, Chicago. Ill.--s50oo forfeit if above
testimonial is not genuine.
If you feel that there is anything at
all unusual or pulling about your
case, or if You wish confidential advice
of the most experienced, write to Mrs.
PinlSham, Lynn, Mass, and you will
be advised free of charge Lydia e.
Pinl1haHl's Vegetable Compound
has cured and is curing thousands Of
eases of female trouble.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-06-26
The Senator'S Bread and MIX

Philadelphia North Americana: A
distinguished senator from the United
states Went to Atlantic city week or
SO ago for u few days stay. He took
Il room at one OF tire American plan
hotels agreeing To pay SIS a day Tor
meals and room.
was seized with an attack of rheu-
matte govt. The doctor he called upon
told him he must eat nothing but
bread and milk.
He stayed at the hotel for five days
and ate bread and milk three times
a day, touching nothing on the elab-
crate menus. ON the sixth day he sent
for his bill This is the way it
came up:
ITO board and room, five days at IS.
$40.
ITO fifteen dishes bread and milk.
at rs cents, SO. Is.
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good fellow on this occasion was a
wretched lump of clay lying in a most
iuhuman posture under the table. At
the farther end of the room stood a
bench, which, from the bottles upon it,
was evidently the bar and behind this
leaned the tavern keeper, humping out
the time with pewter mug.
AS the company appeared to take not
the slightest notice of us. but continued
to celebrate the virtues of their for the
time departed friend, led my compan-
ion over to the fireplace, drew up q stool
for her. and babe her sit quietly for The
double purpose of drying her clothing
and avoiding any unnecessary atten-
ton from the other occupants of the
room, Then. still moving quietly, / app
preached the landlord. and, with many
IA misgiving, asked him for some sort
of food and drink
'.Ayee food there is none" cried he
but YOU can drink yourself to death,
and Nou will. my friend.
| And forthwith lie pointed to row of
ale kegs.
Listen TO me. landlord" said STERN
! ly. II have a lady here, and she must
have food and lodging this night
got no further, for he began thump-
ing upon his bar and shouted to the
| jewellers.
Hi, boys, look here. What in hel's
name do We now. Stop yer screaming
! and bowling, DO yer not see there's
gentry present 2"
4 The noise ceased in moment and
the company stood looking at the tav-
crn keeper. and then, following the line
of his finger, all turned like outoma
tons TO where the girl sat bending over
the fire. had an instant To study
them closer aEd became aware, as one
i will in the twinkins of an eye. that
flf II
better sort. He More top boots and
| riding hreeks and . swallow tail coat,
4 bctoulcci Will mud ANA by his side
hung Il long sword Another MAS a
sombre. long faced countryman. While
the rest appeared TO be clowns that
are alike whether in town or country
the World over.
The silence lasted but en- instant,
and then he of the riding boots
Strengthened himeslf and cried out:
Why, you wheps of Satan, do you
not know a lady has graced our
board?" And, as sided over to the
fireplace, he rolled this way and that,
and finally came close to her as she
turned to look at him.
Madam" said he. as he started to
make a profound bow with sweep of
his pewter mug, sending a thin line
of ale i'm Il Cilclc over the floor
! "nlad'm. | s'lute We
But the bow Was too much for him,
and he stumbled over his own feet,
and fell at hers. The quick turn of hc!
head, as she stepped back from him,
threw her hood back ON her hair, and
then SAW her face for the FIRST time.
What II face it Was. | shall never
1 forge. ii, never, | could not describe
it; for 1T seemed then all eyes and
wavy brown hair. and small mouth,
that had more OF scorn i'm il than 1
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-06-26
IN WHICH THE WORLD ENDS FOR
ONE MAN AND BEGINS FOR
ANOT- III FIR


The scene that met our gaze as we
got through the door was anything but
consoIing. In fact, my companion drew
back against me as she entered, and in
stinctively grasped my arm. For the
room, which at best was about what
might have been expected from the ex-
terror of the house, was now filled with
the fumes of foul tobacco; and the long,
low ceiling was black with the smoke
of lamps that spluttered and smelt till
the atmosphere turned the gorge.
AT one end burned a fire in a huge
fireplace. Two or three common tables
were in the room. and around one of
these half a dozen men stood holding
their mugs high in the air as they
reeied about and sang in drunken dis
cord:
For he's cllo-l-l-y good fel-lo-o-w!
Err he's cho-l-l-y good fel-lo-o-w!
FIR he's chol-l-l-y good fel-elo-o-o-o-w,
AS nobody ca-an de-e-ny-y-y"
It was clear enough that the jolly
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-06-26
Waa HopelessIy Prejudicea.

Sew York Times: George Rice carpcn-
versity, had instructed each Of the nn,n-
btrs III one Of his Glasses To be ready on
u certain day 10 read composition on II
subject Of his own choosing ono of the
students selected the topic. Girls oil
American Cities He told Of the good
qualities of the Chicago girl. the St Louis
girl, the Philadelphian. the Rostonan
and concluded with the statement that
the New York girl was the best of all.
Professor Carpenters wife is u Boston
woman by birth. and it so happened that
when the student had finished reading his
theme" another member of the class
asked
What is your opinion about this mat
teri Immediately the professor replied:
We'll. you see, by marriuge | am hope
lcssy ltrcjudiced."
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-06-26
A JUDGE $ WIFE pz,y 9gR5 aaf Of
She Suffered for Years and Felt
Her Case Was Hope
less==-sured by
Pe-ru-na.

Mrs. Judge McAllstcr writes from
1917 West 333d St, Minneapolis, Mimi,
as follows:
sT suffered fer years with a pain in
the small OF my back and right side.
1t iRferiered offea with my domestic
ani social duties and never supposed
that I would be cured, as the Doctors
medicine did not seem TO help me any.
Unfortunately a member of our Or
der advised me to try Perura and gave
it such high praise that decided to try
it. Although 1 started in with little
faith, 1 felt SO much better in a week
that felt encouraged
.Ifook it faithfully for seven weeks
and am happy indeed 10 be able to say
that an, entirely cured. Words fail
to express my gratitude. Perfect
health once more is The best thing
could wish for. and thanks 10 Pernna
enjoy that row. "-Aiinnie e. NicAl-
lister.
The great popularity of Peruna as a
caiarrh remedy has tempted many peo'
pie 10 initiate Peruna n great many
Iso-caled catarrh remedies and catarrhal!
tones are 10 be found in many drug
stores. These remedies can be procured
Inv the druggist much cheaper than lc
luna Pcrunl can only he Obtained II
n uniform price. and no druggist can
get ii Il cent cheaper.
Thus it is that druggists are tempted
To Substitute the cheap limitations of Fe-
4 runl for peruna. 1t is done every day
without a doubt.
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(Continued Next Wcek.)
CURIOSITY OF HEREDI1Y.
Children OF Old Parents Max. Most
INTELLIGENT Men,

Chicago Post: 1t Is one of the curosi-
ties of heredty that while the children of
young parents are usually brighter than
the children of old parents. the children
of the old parents develop in the the
most Intelligent men and women. A good
Illustration of this is 10 compare the s;lv-
age races, which marry III a very early
age, with the white race, which is the
latest i'm marrying of al races.
Teachers among the negroes of the
south, in the Philippines, in Polynesia,
and in Australia tell us that tls. dark
skinned children in their schools are
brighter than the white children yet We.
never look for great men among these
races, and we would not find thoil If we
did look.
Al Of the great men of the world, HE
Aristotle, Bacon, civier and Franklin,
have been sons of very old men. When
eminent men like King David the Ga,os
of Rome, the elder William Pitt and Ger
tain branches OF the Dana Lee and Iiv-.
jngs.on families of America have sons late
in life, the emnence is continued 10 the
uoxt generation. but when eminent men
like Arkwiisht I3ulwcr-i.ytton Colefidge,
cromwell, Peter the Great and Coomon
have sons in carly life, the clninencc inn
mediateiH disappears
Another good illustration may he found
in the British nobility Each noble fam
lily begins with AN eminent man, and the
noble branch Is continued down through
the eldest son. II has been II frequently
observed fact that the eminene. is very
rarely continued 10 the third generation.
and usually disappears in the second. 1T
is true that eminent men have been pro-
dnccd in these noble families, but during
the 500 years In which the law OF pismo-
geniture has been in force every such
case has come about through some acct
dent which has eliminated the eldest of
the eldest and has brought in some young
er branch to inherit the title.
The conclusion TO be drawn from This Is
that young men should not marry before
they are %. Neither should they remain
old ba"nelors beyond 50 Unmarried people
do not live rs long as married people.
and no creature is 50 miserable Us an Old
bachelor with relatives.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-06-26
Learned Graduation ExercI.ea

Puck: Each spring when listen to the
learned graduation essays of a class Of
wealthy mems sons, at a college COM
mencement. feel that / won't be able TO
hold my job two weeks after those smart
youths get out hustiing for their daily
bread in competition witt! me. unused the
gloomy eyed middeaged man in the back
seat. But on my way home, as / learn
that the trolley car conductor is a col
lege graduate, and the clerk AT the corner
cigar store is another, begin to ,hirp up
u bit, and in a day or two 1 get over my
dismal forebodings."