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Evening star., 1902-02-26
Stamps Needed.
le Philadelphia Ledger

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
The new 13-cent stamp. for foreign reg
istered letters. will fill q long felt want: !:
but an even greater want remains unsat-
fsf1ed It is that Of an international stamp.
good In either direction. which can be sent
to foreign correspondents by persons de-
string to prepay the postage on letters to
be addressed to them.
Evening star., 1902-02-26
A Little MiYed.

What do you think Of this Shakespeare
Bacon CONTROVERSY"
We'll" answered the man who Is not
much OF book reader, II think they both
deserve great deal Of credit for not put
ting the public to the expense of a court
of inquiry
Evening star., 1902-02-26

1t Is particularly annoying that all these
senatorial remarks about mendacity should
have come up just at the time when the
country was pointing with pride to the ex-
ample Of George Washington.
Evening star., 1902-02-26
New Asbestos
Iron Holders

We are now showing three special
values in Asbestos Iron Holders, as
follows:
Merino-covered Asbestos Iron Holders. ~.
Adams Canvascovered Asbestos Iron ~
AAoAueiS'
Adams Improved Canvas-covered Asbestos IO.
Evening star., 1902-02-26

Mr.. Bryan refuses to give his opinions off,
hand. He has had enough journalistic ex-
perience to know an exclusive when he
sees It,
Evening star., 1902-02-26
The Conversational PIaveoer.

II know nearly all the operas by heart"
said Miss Hevviswell
Il have observed that" answered Miss
Cayenne. II have often envied you the
familiarity which enabled you to know what
was going on. on the stage. without inter-
rupting your own conversation to listen."
Evening star., 1902-02-26

The Park avenue hotel fire Is not be-
lieved to have been the work Of an incen-
diary. This is reassuring In one sense;
but 1t Is disheartening reminder of the
facility with which disasters occur in the
big CITY
Evening star., 1902-02-26
Bissell's Garnet Sweemers.

We have just received q shipment of the latest
improved Grand Rapids Carpet Sweepers, made
BY the Bssell Carpet Sweeper Co., who manufac-
ture the best sweepers In the world.
The new improved manner of fastening the
handle is excellent.
We have BisselIs Sweepers from 81 90 up, but
specially recommend the one with all the improve
ments which we offer at
$3.50 each.
Evening star., 1902-02-26
SHOOTING STARS.
Easily ARRANGED.

Il hope you will not say anything you
will be sorry for" -
Il can assure you that I will not"
"You will endeavor to express yourself
in moderate language?"
mot at all. I shall simply refuse to be
sorry"
Evening star., 1902-02-26

The average Washingtonian, If asked to
define his ideal of contentment, would prob
ably reply, "a clean street and a rising ba.
rOmeter'
Evening star., 1902-02-26

Miss Stone sent the news Of her rescue to
her family by plain. od-fashioned cable
gram. Mr.. Marconi appears to have over
looked a chance for an advertisement.
Evening star., 1902-02-26
Imported Safety Matches

Swedish Safety Matches. with II matches in
box, at the very low price of
&c. per dozen boxes.
65c. per gross.
Evening star., 1902-02-26
Attitude Of United States.

Ff0m the Shemeld (E0g.) TeleGTaph.
In the event OF Russian aggression fore
ing an appeal to arms in the far east. II IN
pretty certain that the two allied powers
could count upon the benevolent neutrality.
and even. In certain circumstances, upon
the active assistance Of the United States
Evening star., 1902-02-26

Representative Wheeler will observe that
nevertheless and notwithstanding his pro-
tests the ovation to Prince Henry proceeds.
Evening star., 1902-02-26

England should not become jealous. This
country will be just as polite to any British
prince who feels like running over here
for visit.
Evening star., 1902-02-26

When he visits Chicago, Prince Henry
should see the stock yards. There are uni
versities in abundance in Germany.
Evening star., 1902-02-26

Neither parliament nor the reichstag can
consistently point tho finger of soorn at
Congress for developing an occasional un-
due outburst Of excitement
Evening star., 1902-02-26
Bury the Wires.

From the Philadelphia North American.
An electric wires should be put into con-
duits. and the companies using them VIII
find It to their advantage to adopt the un-
derground system as speedily as possible,
Evening star., 1902-02-26

The prince may expect to submit to a
great deal Of bad German before he is
through being welcomed. and bad English,
too, for that matter
Evening star., 1902-02-26
Roberts Stone
Water Filters.

We recommend Roberts Stone Water Filters,
which fit on any faucet and near germproof
any stone filter be. We sell these filters
on three days trial If not then satisfactory
they can BE- returned and money will be refunded.
We call especial attention to these three styles:
Philadelphia style. galvanized iron fin G. ~
Roberts, stv,e galvanized iron finish $2.oo
Roberts. STYLE n,cke, finish $50
Extra Stones for Roberts Filters. Each. OoS'
Larger sizes for large families and boarding
houses.
Evening star., 1902-02-26

It Is hoped that the Bulgarians will ap
preciate their own greatest needs and buy
tracts and hymn books with some Of tn,
money
Evening star., 1902-02-26
Door Mat Special.

We offer one lot Of new Cocoa Door Mats, in the
17x28-inch size, at
45c. each.
Evening star., 1902-02-26
Cross PURPOSES,

The hens a creature most perverse,
Displaying malice deep;
She quits when eggs are needed
And lays when they are cheap.
Evening star., 1902-02-26

When smallpox scare threatens the
wise thing to do is to get vaccinated, and
then forget about the matter.
Evening star., 1902-02-26

The Senator from South Carolina" rules
for the guidance of pugilists will hardly
become as popular as those which were
framed by the late Marquis of Queensbury.
Evening star., 1902-02-26
The Union Station Bill.

Mr.. Ttllman came very near betraying
the Senate into doing something hasty.
Evening star., 1902-02-26

The steel trust has fairly distanced the
sugar trust in the race for recognition as
the prize octopus. s.,
Evening star., 1902-02-26

1T do seem sometimes" said Uncle Eben,
dat man does do some O. his mos bril-
liant work when he's ingaged in maxim q
blunder."
Evening star., 1902-02-26

ssFIouse and Garden" for
February.
A notable number, containing
maps, plans and beautiful illustra-
tons of
ssThe Twentieth
Century Washington"
AS proposed by the Park Commits
sion as appointed by the Senate
Committee on the District of Colum-
bia. The descriptive text, by Mr..
Glenn Brown, adds much to the inn
portance of this interesting number.
Price, SOC. a Copy.
Book Dept.-Basement.
Evening star., 1902-02-26
Clothes Baskets.

Ten dozen Oval Willow Clothes Baskets, meas
uring 30 inches in length at top.
SOC. each.
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Jardiniere Special.
CuspidOr Special.
Brass AmdirOm Special.

We offer one lot Of Brass Androns for open fire.
places in the popular twist" design, with plain
ball tops, at
$2.75 per pair.
Evening star., 1902-02-26
Improved Shelf Paper.

A full line of new heavy Shelf Paper, with pref
ty openwork edge, in pink, nile green light blue,
yellow and white.
1oc. per 1o-yard piece.
3pieces for 25c.
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25c. Specialties,
Water Pitchers.
Salad Bowls. etc.

We oner tomorrow four extraordinary values, as
followsI
Each anu ..eo "a.e. t.eners 25c.
Decorated German China Salad Bowls arr
Eaeh Dfeoratea German China Cake Plates. 25c.
Thin Blue and White China Coffee Cups orc
and Saucers. Each. h........................ ~
Evening star., 1902-02-26
Japanese Scrap Baskets.

We offer one case Of japanese Straw Scrap Bas-
kets. in three Sizes and call especial attention to
the small size, which makes an ideal bed room
scrap basket, and which offer at
25c. each.
Evening star., 1902-02-26
Medicine Cabinets.
'GO=Carts and
Baby Carriages.

We are pleased to announce that
our line of Go-Carts for the season
of 1902 is by far the handsomest and
most complete we have ever shown.
There are upwards of sixty different
styles in full roll body and fancy de-
signs, with the latest Improvements.
All are made of the best rattan with
the reclining feature have rubber
tire wheels, patent brake, selected
steel springs, parasol holder and
white satin parasol. Our line en-
braces the product of four or five of
the most celebrated manufacturers
and can be depended upon for dura-
bility and strength. Prices range
from
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$500 to $4,000.

In connection with GoCarts we show a very
complete line Of body Rattan Baby Car
riages. with green enameled running gear pstene
brake, rubhertfre wheels. removable corduroy cush-
ions and white satin parasol. Prices range from
$II.oo to $500.
Fourth floor,
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Sale of
Oak ChiffOmiers
Especial Prices.D

VSWGNhda FHlNSSeV
We have just received from one of
he leading manufacturers Of thewest
carload of Solid Oak Chiffoniers,
which we shall place on sale tomor-
row, Thursday, at a third less than
the usual prices. Some have five
large drawers some three large and
two small drawers and hat box;
some have beveled mirrors. All have
rich golden oak finish and are made
with solid posts, paneled ends, dove
tailed drawers, solid pulls and cas-
tors. A collection of chiffoniers rep
resenting exceptional values.
Golden Oak finish Chironiers, with i've large
drawers, lock and key, solid posts. paneled ends
and ornamental back piece.
Evening star., 1902-02-26
$500 Each.

Solid Oak ChiffOners, with three large drawers.
two small drawers. lock and key, solid posts, pam
eled ends and ornamental back piece.
5000 Each.
Evening star., 1902-02-26

Golden Oak-fnish Chroniers, with FIVE large
drawers. shaped top. panel ends, solid posts and
French bevel plate mirror.
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Broom Special.

We offer new lot Of 4-string Carpet Brooms,
which unusually well made Of extra quality
broom corn, at
25c. each.
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$1,000 Each.
We also offer a lot of
Oak Clothes Trees

O6NN SuUUQQSS SSo
AT Nearly Half.
Solid oak, strongly made; highly
polished; six pegs. a special value,
G8c. Each.
Regular Price, Sl.OO.
Medicine Cabinets.
We show new assortment OF this
very popular and convenient article
of furniture, golden oak and white
enamel, in styles for either corner or
straight wall. They are nicely fin
ished, some with, some without mir
ror; have inside arranged for both
large and small bottles and are fitted
with good lock and key.
Special-Solid Golden Oak Cabinets, with dooe,
nicely polished and strongly made. $50
$l.5O Each.
Others up to $1,000
Fourth floor.
Evening star., 1902-02-26

DIn order TO avoid delays ON ac-
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed
to any individual connected with the
Office. but sfmply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business Depart
ments according to tenor purpose.
Evening star., 1902-02-26
$500 Each.

Solid Oak Chiffoniers, with five large drawers,
solid posts, paneled ends and French bevel plate
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-02-26
LOCAL BREvlTlEs.

Mrs. T. e. Murray and family have
a card of thanks in this issue.
The regular weekly meeting of the
Board of Health will be held this af-
ternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. George W. r King
leave in the Alameda today for a trip
/ to the Coast.
Theodore Richards is compiling a
new book of hymns for the Hawaiian
Board of Missions.
An election will be held by Company
H, Tuesday evening, 10 choose sue
cessor TO the late Captain Murray.
Princess Kawananakoa will receive
on the first and third Tuesdays of each
month, at Pualeilani, Waikiki. from 3
TO p. m.
Ten new houses are either under
construction at or near College Hills.
or will be within a week. The frames
of several are up now
w. F. c. Hasson, the government
electrical inspector has gone to Hilo
to see that the rules and regulations
of the department are followed in the
construction there of the new power
plant
| Manager j. A. NJ. Johnson, of the
Hawaiian Paper Company, will leave
for the Coast in the Alameda He will
be accompanied by Mrs. Johnson and
their little son. They expect to return
| in about three weeks.
General Warfield. who has been Wis
iting here for the past two months,
will depart for home in the Alameda
General Warfeld has been much i'm
proved in health by his stay, and looks
fit for work once more.
The Honolulu Elks Will go to Hilo
on the 18th of next month to install
| a branch of the organization in that
city. Grand Exalted Ruler c. q. Coop
er will preside at the installation of
officers of the new lodge. \
Jared G.. Smith has received a re-
quest from the Department of Agricul-
ture at Washington for full informa-
ton of the cultivation of sisal in Ha-
wall, and what chances there are for
the successful manufacture of the ar
ticle. Mr.. Smith will begin immediate
~ to collect the desired information.
Emil Ney and Judge Gear are friends
again. Ney has resumed his duties as
bailiff to the grand jury, and yesterday
appeared in court as if he had never
lost his job. His promises of reform
We're evidently effective, for at noon
he took up his some old position as
guard at the throne room door in the
Capitol building.
Nine. Genevra tombstone Bishop.
who fell and broke her arm while
walking down Fort street last week, is
improving rapidly. 1t is her intention
now to give a song recital, if she is
sufficiently recovered, before she is to
sail for San Francisco. No details
have been arranged, but there will be
a varied program given.
Wray Taylor, commissioner of agri-
culture, has had published a notice
warning the public against the distri-
button of the lantana scale, which is
now destroying the plant on Maui. The
people are advised that Professor Koe-
belle is soon to leave for Mexico to Sc
cure a remedy for the lantana. which
will not injure other plant life, and
the public is requested not to attempt
spread of the lantana scale now
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-02-26
PRETTY VIEWS
OF HAWAII

tour of the Hawaiian Islands with
out the expense and discomforts of a
sea voyage was enjoyed at the Or
pneum last evening by those fortunate
enough to have taken the opportunity
to attend the stereopticon exhibition
given by Messrs. Patton and Morris.
Unfortunately the audience was very
small, though the program was carried
through as planned.
Mr.. Norris. previous to the exhibit
ton, gave his audience a slight insight
into the plans which have been made
to advertise Hawaii abroad. He said
il was the intention to show the pic
lures in every city of any importance
IN the United States and Canada and
the trip was expected to take from a
year and one-haIf to two years. Sew
enty-hve per cent. of the peo-
pie OF the United States" said
Mr.. Morris, have an erroneous
impression of the Hawaiian ISL
ands and her people, and it is our
intention to correct this impression by
giving true picture of Hawaiian life"
The views embraced almost every va
riety of life, scenery and vegetation
known on the islands The color eff
1ectS III SOIle OI the Photographs were
exceedingly realistic and true to life,
and portrayed very wildly the pecul-
lar and unusual beauty of island life
The Volcano in all its varied stages,
active and quiet, was shown, the Pail,
TantaIuS and other well known places
of interest in and about Honolulu were
exhibited. as well historic views
around Hilo and some of the other ISL
ands OF the group. Hawaii both old
and new, was shown, from the old
grass hut to the many handsome and
modern residences of Honolulu, and in
Guiding the capitol and some of the re-
cent fine additions I'm the business CEN
ter The views of Hawaiian life and
the luxuriant vegetation in colors, both
by day and by moonlight, were excep-
tiona1ly fine, though some of the films
were trifie clouded.
Messrs. Patton and Morris leave very
soon for their tour in the States.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-02-26
BUSINESS LOCALS.

DIR. M. E. Grossman leaves today for
San Francisco. He will return on or
about March 18th.
A visit to the studio of Rice & Per-
kins will convince you of the up-to-
dateness of their establishment.
The purest of extracts used by the
Consolidated Soda Water Works Com
pany in making their soda water.
The Golden Rule Bazaar publish to-
day new list of popular books, which
are the talk In all literary circles.
A camera was left at the Office OF
Hatch & Silliman. Owner can have by
calling there and paying all expenses.
A very nice two-bedroom house. just
off Thurston avenue, is offered for rent
at $40 month, by Henry Waterhouse
& Co.
The annual meeting of the Hawaiian
Fibre Co., Ltd, will be held at the
office of Mr. Cecil Brown on Friday, at
o'clock.
An elegant Office in the Elite build
ing is offered for rent. For particulars.
apply at Steiner's cigar store, 116 Ho-
tel street.
The Honolulu Sanitarium has been
discontinued, and the health foods sold
by them can now be found at II. May
e Co., Ltd. See ad.
The adjourned annual meeting of
the stockholders of the Waianae Co,
Ltd, will be held at the office of j. NJ
Dowsett, on Monday, March 3, at 10
o'clock.
There are none better, and few so
good as Hamilton-Rrown Shoe Compa-
ny's shoes, and none so good at the
price. Manufacturers Shoe Company
are agents.
The furniture and furnishings of the
Honolulu Sanitarium, at 1914 King
street, near Piikoi, will be sold today
by VIII p. Fisher. Sale begins today
at 10 O'clock
The Honolulu Drug Company is Of
fering some very choice soap at 10
cents a cake. or three cakes for 20
cents See the display in their show
window today.
NJ. Brasch & Co, of the Lace House.
call attention to their lines of infants
and children's wear. They have also
reduced misses and children's under
wear to extremely low prices.
A residence on Lunalilo street, oppo-
site Kewaio street, will be sold today
at auction by James F. Morgan, the
auctioneer Full particulars in Nor
gan's column on opposite page.
Mrs j. Duggan, S44 Young street. has
taken Helen's Court, and will open
the same as first-class roomlng
house The rooms are newly furnished
and the location is so central that we
bespeak only success for Mrs. Dussan
in this undertaking.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-02-26
CORPORATION MEETINGS OFF
Sugar and Automobile Companies
Do Not Take Action.

Three corporations meetings called
for yesterday were adjourned owing to
the absence of some member of the
stockholders list. In the case of the
Waimea Sugar Company the request
for the adjournment was had for sixty
days at the request of II. w. Schmidt.
one of the stockholders. who wished
time to investigate the water supply
in the vicinity.
The absence of c. NJ. Cooke caused
the delay in the meeting of the Ko-
hala Sugar Company, and it will be
held March 18th.
There was not a quorum present at
the meeting of the Hawaiian Automo-
bile Company, which was called for
yesterday afternoon, and the result was
an adjournment until a time to be fix
ed later.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-02-26
Merry Wants to Stay.

Captain J. F. Merry. L = N Is al
present in command Of the Honolulu
Naval Station. but VIII be retired from
the active list OF the navy on the 9th
OF March next. 1t IS understood, how
ever. that il Will be quite agreeable 10
CAPTAIN Merry to De retained on &C
tive duty after he shall have been re-
tired The duty at Honolulu IS OF the
pieasantest description and lnasmuch
as his health continues excellent II Is
quite likely that ne Will be retained in
command of that station for the re-
,uainder of the present year at least
Army and Navy Journal
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-02-26
THE BAND CONCERT.
The Moara Hotel Will Have 1t This
Evening.

The moonlight concert of this even
ing will be given by the Band at the
Moana Hotel The Band will play the
steamer off in the afternoon, and the
evening concert viii be made UP of the
following excellent program:
PART i.
Overture. Ivan .......... Conterno
Finale, I'll Trovatcre" $4,000 terui
"reminiscences OF Rossini' Godfrey
Four waltz Songs
al when Roses Bloom Again.
(b) "Sweethsarts,
Miss !. KeIiiaa.
tc) Bunch of Daises.
I'D Il Love Somebody Just Like
You"
Mrs. N AIapai.
PART II.
Selection. "In Sunny Tennessee"
- 'DoS'7ei
Piece Characteristic, True Love"
" ....- Kretschmer
Fantasia. In Switzerland" $500. Hume
waltz, Loves Old, Sweet Song
The star Spaugled Banner
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-02-26

GetE the Genuine; Take No Substitute.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-28


| lust been he'd forSthe. first time
Sin twenty; years. The Governor is not
eccentric, but ld-fasl,to ned and extreme
ly-smodest.
MayorSG Granger OF Louisvill e,@ KY has
written to Andrew Carnegie, notifying
him that the Kentucky Lesislatu re had
passed 3 a bill authorizing Louisville to
accept his gift OF $3.50, 600 for as Il brary
and that Louisville is ready to make 81
annual appropria ton oc SIS. a year g
maintain the library.
6 "A school inspector was talkins % !os' q
class about the duty of show Ing their best
qualities at home. After giving several
Instances Of the Kindness given to ana
received from his own childre at nome,
he said: !,
IN ow, children. tell me where should
be most missed If I died y
a little boy raised his hand ana salu I.
in heaven, sir. ''-Exchange
The Association Of Graduates OF the
United states Military Academy has is
sued a. bulletin containing roll Of mem
bers. which shows that Thomas A. Mor>
5ris. class Of 1894 is the Oldest living grad
#uate of the institution. There IS only.
one survivor each Of the classes OF 1852,
w Herman Haunt, William = ustine.
Robert p. Maclay, Simon =. Buckners ana
1885, 1914 and 1s4s. These are respective
Joseph G.: Clark.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-28
HAS RETURNED FROM ABROAD
Mr.. strause Gets Back from England -Ad~
ysed Not to Make Shipments.

y : 49,. 8
Mr.. Leon L. Strause, of this city, has
lust returned home from England where
he has been for some little time past.
He reached New York Wednesday on the
Oceanic and came straight to Richmond.
Though he has just left the ted OF
action, Mr.. Strause can give no special
views of the great tobacco war now
aging in England, and in which, Is a
leaf dealer and exporter Of tobacco, he
is to a certain extent personally In
terested.
OF course the British commission mer-
chants and the others are pretty much
wonder what will happen next. Mr.
Straus declares that the press dispa tches
from England have covered the situation
better than he can and that through these
dispatches, the people here have later
news that that he brings back. When
he left England, the American Tobacco
Company had not yet offered its million
dollar loans, Which did so much to awake
the British folks to a realization of the
fact that they were up against the real
thing.
Letters received in this city yesterday
from England do not refer in any special
way to the situation there. Local ex-
porters are advised not to make ship
ments, since it is impossible to dispose
Of the tobacco at this time
Sales on the Richmond breaks yesterday
were very small and prices We're ordi-
nary. a good lot of bright Carolina to-
bacco sold well at CrenshaW's Ware
house.
Among the tobacco men in the city yes
terday were Mr.. P. f. Bagley, of John J.
Bagley & Co., Detroit. Mica, and Mr..
Iohn Hartner, OF the same concern.