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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-10-06
BETTER THAN BOOMs.

Some public experiences come to
city or locality never to return So
far as Honolulu is concerned the an
exation boom was one of them. That
great imitation was due to a gamblers
guess that Honolulu once in the
Union, would be good place in which
to speculate for a year or two. So
strangers flocked in and bought things
and sent prices up. The boom lasted
two years and a vast amount of money
changed hands and the transient white
population grew apace. Then the
usual collapse arrived and we had as
much stagnation as an income of some
millions per year for sugar would per-
nit.
Booms do not recur, at least not
oftener than lightning strikes twice
in the same spot. But if a town is
good for anything it has something
better than a chance of speculation
with which to attract men and cap
ital and all the elements of prosperous
growth. That is why Los Angeles
grew after the disastrous collapse of
the stranded boomers began to cult
vate the land and they soon developed
unexpected riches. The value of the
climate and scenery as an asset came
to be appreciated. Before long Los
Angeles, which emerged from the in
fated boom with $4,000 people entered
an era of healthy growth which has
increased her population to about $780,
900 and more coming. The change
from the day of feverish speculation
to that of tourist travel and calm in
vestment was most beneficial. Ceas-
ing to advertise corner lots, the Los
climate scenery and agricultural land
and people began going there for
health, pleasure and industry. But
in all the time from 1888 to 1903 there
has been no recurrence of the boom.
Some Honolulu people hope that the
boom of 1898 will come back, but we
think they will wait for 1T in VAIN
Like Los Angeles, however, there is
chance for Honolulu to get something
vastly better than any form of specu-
latiye imitation. If our public agri-
cultural land could be surveyed and
..iyertised on the mainland whenever
a sufficient tract is ready to be sold,
we should soon see white producers
fiocking this way. Honolulu is al
ready after tourists, but it needs to
see that there is no possible lack OF
funds to carry on the work of getting
them, Tourists and small farmers
could easily be the making of new
and greater Honolulu. The former
class spends money generously, often
invests in local securities or perhaps
becomes a part of the citizenship. Inc
latter settles on the soil and makes 1t
add to the common store of food and
to the aggregate of taxable property.
Between the two is prosperity and ma
teriaI growth for the Territory in gen
eral and this city in particular.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-10-06
EAslE..lEAN!SG AND sYsisG WORKS

Fort St.. Opposite Star Block.
Have your old SUITS MADE To
LOOK LIKE NEW. Dyeing and press
ing. Tailoring. The renewing Of ladfes
clothing a speciality. Prices very ioW'
Phone White 1862.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-10-06

The police deserve a good word for
the capture of the Chinese highway
man and his fellow criminals. They
did the work with shrewdness and dis
patch. Especial credit is due All On,
the Chinese officer, whose courage is
equalled by his shrewdness The
breakup of the gang derives a Fed
eral Importance from the fact that the
men were undoubtedly counterfeiters
as well as thieves and road agents.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-10-06
NOTI.E CHANGE OF AGENCY.
Agency John Fowler & Co., Geeds)
Limited

Honolulu, Septr. &c, 1903.
To the Sugar Planters of the Hawaiian
Islands.
Gentlemen:-I beg to announce that
after mature consideration with my
principals, Messrs. John Fowler & Co.
deeds), Limited, England, as well as
with my friends, the Honolulu Iron
Works Co., to whom I have sold nv
entire stock of Steam Plow Spares.
have now, with the approval of John
Fowler e. Co. Ueeds), Limited, trans
ferred to the Honolulu Iron Works Co.
the Sole Agency for the Hawaiian ISL
ands for all the manufactures of John
Fowler & Co. deeds), Limited, which
include Steam Flowing Tackles, Rails.
etc., and also Spares for same.
I am convinced that the business Of
my customers will continue to receive
the utmost care at the hands of nv
successors, and bespeak for them the
patronage which has been so fully
granted me for many years by the
planters of these Islands.
Yours faithfully,
G. w. MACFARLANE,
Former Agent John Fowler & Co.
Qeeds), Limited.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-10-06

sions of gentleness and sympathy such
ceived, of perfect combinations in
which creation itself becomes articu-
late, of power compared to which the
intricate inventions and adaptations
less, of that spiritual aspiration and
striving that never cease to endure
and to labor for escape from the thral-
dom of the material and the palpable.
All these scenes and sounds. all
these suggestions and inspirations, pro-
coed from the self-same ocean, made
for the use of man and richly contrib
uting to his bodily sustenance, curbed
and held in the grasp of Omnipotence,
and, with all it's differing powers and
functions, exercised from its sunken
valleys to it's submerged peaks, a seq
ment of the original design that is i'm
printed on the universe in imperish-
able lines and colors
1t is the cruel sea, the bitter sea, the
the yearning sea, the tender sea, as
in their contradictory moods, in their
separated abodes and in the alterna-
tions of seasons and of conditions, it
has been depicted by the poets; and
yet, the changeless sea that proves
and illustrates eternal and varying
law, and teaches the philosophy of the
ages to the fuctuating and disturbed
inhabitants of the land.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-10-06
WIN. G. IRWIN & COMPANY, La
AGENTS FOR

Western Sugar Refining Co., San
Francisco, Cal.
Baldwin Locomotive Works, Phi1adel-
phia, Pa
Newell Universal Mill Co., Manufac-
turers of National Cane Shredder. New
York, n. Y.
Paraf1ne Paint Company, San Fran
cisco, Cal.
Ohlandt & Co., San Francisco, Cal.
Pacific Oil Transportation Co., San
Francisco, Cal
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-10-06

The Moros have formally abolished
slavery as an institution but in all like
lihood will retain their slaves as prop
erty.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-10-06

In day or two more the newspaper
knockers will declare that the bond
settlement came about in spite of Car
ter.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-10-06

The President seems to have more
maniacs on his calling list than any
other man in the country
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-10-06
Honolulu Iron Works Go.
STEAM ENGINES

BOILERS, SUGAR MILLS, COOL
8. BRASS AND LEAD CASTINGS
and machinery Of every description
made to order. Particular attention
paid to ships blacksmithing. COB work
executed on shortest notice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
Ordered by Commissioners.

The Commissioners have ordered That
flushing basins be constructed as follows,
at a total estimated cost of $780, chargeable
to current appropriation for automatic
flushing tanks Intersection Of Holmead
and Whitney avenues northwest, intersec-
ton OF Howard avenue and 18th street
northwest north side of T street between
Florida avenue and 7th street northwest
northwest corner Of 18th and C streets
northeast northeast corner of 18th and En-
erson streets northeast and south side of
Z street between 9th and 9Th streets south
east.
That receiving basin be constructed at
the northwest corner of NJ and I'd streets
southwest. estimated cost 500, chargeable
10 current appropriation for main and pipe
sewers.
That $40 feet, more or less of six-inch
water main be laid in 18th street between
Roanoke and Yale streets. at an estimated
cost of 1870.
That 100 feet, more or less, of six-inch
water main be laid in Princeton street be-
tween 18th and 18th streets northwest. at
an estimated cost, including the erection of
one fire hydrant, of $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
NO CAUSE FOR ALARM.
Not Disclosed That Fish Died From Eff
fects of Pollution.

The discovery Of scores Of dead fish float
Ing on the waters of the tidal basin was the
occasion of considerable comment among
those who have been interested in adapting
the basin for bathing and fishing resort
for the pleasure of Washington residents
who do not leave the city in the summer.
1t was thought from the discovery Of the
dead fish that the waters of the basin were
polluted. and Major Sylvester, as warden
Of the Fish and Game Protective Associa
ton of the District of Columbia started an
investigation into the causes responsible
for the death of the fish.
The matter was taken up by the scientists
at the fish commission, and Professor
Marsh of the commission conducted an in
vestigation at the basin this morning. AS
the result Of his inspection he states that
there seems to be occasion for alarm
with respect to the waters being polluted.
He states that all the fish he saw had
been dead for months, and from indications
their death was not caused by pollution
OF the water. 1t Is customary in the spring
of the year, he said, to find dead fish float
ing about on the top Of ponds and streams.
These fish meet their death in various ways
during the winter and come to the surface
in the spring. He gives it as his opinion
that the fish have floated in and on. with
the flow of the tide, and for that reason
there has seemed to be a great number of
dead fish, as those seen on various days
nave DeeH couHteO over anu over aSdm.
1t was noticed last Saturday that over
portion Of the basin black slime was col
lected, and 1t was thought that this cover
ing indicated impurity of the water. Sam
pies of the water were bottled and, it Is I'M
derstood, that Harbormaster Sutton had
the samples examined. 1t is also understood
that Commodore Sutton has reported to
Major Sylvester that the dark slime was
caused by printers ink and ammonia,
which have flowed into the basin from the
bureau Of engraving and printing. This
coating was not, however, found on that
part Of the basin where the dead fish were
floating.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
IN CRITICAL CONDITION.
Dudley E. Germaine, a Newspaper
Man, Found at Desk Unconscious.

Dudley f. Germaine. thirty-eight years
old, employed as a copy reader on a local
paper. was found seated at his desk about
6 o'clock this morning in an unconscious
condition. He was seen by the janitor
about o'clock, and was conscious at that
time. An hour later the office boy was I'M
able to arouse him and 1t was found that
he was In an insensible condition. The am
bulance was summoned and the sick man
was taken to the Emergency Hospital
When the hospital was reached the ply
sicians found his condition was extremely
critical. with the chances against recovery.
Later in the day. however, there was
slight change for the better, although the
patient was not out of danger at a late
hour this afternoon. 1t is believed his con-
dition was due to a dose of morphine. Two
letters were found on his desk one ad-
dressed to his wife and the other to the
managing editor. According to the police
report Germaine stated in one Of the let
tiers something about taking his life. He
has been in the newspaper business a num-
Der of years. His home is at 1903 street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
DUE TO DIR. L. o. HOWARD.
Successful Production Of Smyrna Figs
in California.

1.-The fig production in central California
has grown to such an extent that It is now
larger by far than$all Of the rest of the
Reproducing sections of the United States
put together. and this Is due to the discov-
cry by horticulturists of the secret where
by Smyrna figs can be raised just as well
In the United States as in southern Eu-
rope" said 8. A. Henderson of Los Ange-
les to a Star man at the Raleigh recently
The American fig is adapted to any warm
climate, and 1t would not surprise me to
see 1t take high place in the fruit pro-
ducts of the southern states.
The possibility of raising Smyrna figs in
this country is due entirely to the efforts
Of DR.. L. o. Howard. entomologist of the
United States Department Of Agriculture,
for through his efforts the fertilizing wa Sd
was successfully imported. for unless the
Smyrna fruit Is fertilized by this WASH
1t will not thrive Efforts were made
to import them alive. by carefully packing
them. but they would not live, until DR.
Howard conceived the idea of importing
the wild fig with the WASP. already in its
unripened fruit. Once this was done the
question was successfully solved and as a
result California at the expiration of two
years will be shipping two million dollars
worth of the fruit annually This year the
crop will easily reach half . million dol
lara g.r-a.sg17 /
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
Easter Toys
and Games.

Formerly the little peo-
pie expected toys at
Christmas. Now Easter
also brings them toys. r.
The Toy Department
= contains new and charm
ing Easter novelties.
There are comic toys that
set the little folks wild
with joy-especially as
some of them have recep-
tacles for candy.
!. Foxy Grandpa" a
funny old man in blue
suit, red necktie and yef-
low hat, coming out of an
eggshell, is one most
talked about and popular:
new 10y just out - tue flylHk
Bird Each. .1Oc.
Chickens, Rabbits and Ducks.
EACH Sc.
Bon Bon Boxes. in the forms Of
Happy Hooligan, Foxy Grandpa, Al
phonse. Castor and Mrs. Katzen-
TANNER, which are SO pleasing and
delightful to the children. Each. 10c
Happy Hooligan on Elephant, Foxy
Grandpa on Pig. Policeman on Cow,
Foxy Grandpa coming out of an egg,
Chicken with basket on fits back,
Rabbits with nodding heads. Rabbits
drawing carts. and others. Each. Die.
Hens in Baskets. Each. $3.50. 35c.
Bon Bon Boxes in the form OF
; hens. Each. .35c,
Rabbits with noddfng heads.
Eacn Doc.
Rabbits on Nests. Each. soc.
Hens on Nests. Each. Soc.
Rabbits in Automobiles. Each 500
Rabbits with nodding heads and
moving feet. Each. 81 90
Automobiles, for holding Easter
eggs and candies. Each. 81 90 to $3.50
Swans drawing Sleighs. Each 80. 90
Stuffed Rabbits. Each, 25c. To s, 25
Other Easter Novelties up to $1,000
China Easter Novelties, in the
forms Of pigs, rabbits, hens, eggs.
etc. Each. 1Oc. TO BE.
Fourth floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
Elegant Footwear.

The most correct foot dress that an elegant cos
tune demands is here. The shoemakers seem to have
outdone themselves in their efforts please And our
present stock deserves recognition for individuality
and superiority in both style and finish None but the
most reputable makers represented. Many of the
lines are our own special patterns and shapes
"A noticeable feature this season is the trend
toward the lighter and more graceful shapes The
broad shapes modified and the heels are higher.
to give more graceful poise to the carriage
The famous Philadelphia firm, Laird, Schober &,
Co., is largely represented, which firm is generally
conceded to have attained the highest achievements in
the art of shoemakng.
In word this stock is distinguished for refine
men OF character correctness of STYLE comfortable fit
and unmatched quality in feathers and workmanship.
Prices, SIS, So, 81 and 3d.
We call special attention to our new lines of
Won1en's Oxfords
At $500, $500 and $500. e
Patent Wei kid calf spring last
with turn and welt these xfords
heel where perfect mt Is most desired but
.----=4-e--- $500 pair.--~.----------~- !
patent and kid tins light
Msge wst sSs new 6absn heel Iris
$500 pair. 81
XIV hee snG n mrn anil danss
oxfords the best that produced
$500 pair.
floor Tenth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
A NOVEL FIRE ESCAPE.
Some of the Public Schools of Chicago
Have Been Fitted With It.

"A number Of the public schools of Chi
cago have been fitted with a novel and
effective fire escaue which appears safer
than those ordinarily used" said H. K.
Landish Of the Windy City to a Star man
at the Arlington this morning. "A cylinder
about eight feet In diameter Is fitted along
side the building and at each floor there is
a landing. The cylinder which is made Of
iron has an upright iron pole about six
inches in diameter running up through II.
like the poles used by the firemen in the
engine houses for sliding from one floor
to another when an alarm of fire is
sounded. Around this inside pole and fas-
tened to the outer part Is fastened a spiral
chute which Is quite steep at the top and
gradually grows more level toward the bot
tom and terminates in square door about
three feet from the ground. This door
can only be opened from the inside, but
the slightest pressure Is sufficient In
order to go down the escape all that is
necessary is to jump in from one of the
you get to the bottom and ron quietly out
Of the door. 1t is just as safe to 20 head
first as feet first, or roll in any position
The main trouble with the Escape is that
the children jump into the chute most any
old time Just for the fun Of the thing and
the teachers sometimes IN spirit of fun
take e. slide 1T. Only a short time
ago 1t became necessary to paint the chute
for the sake of preservation. No notice
jumped in to have play. You can mag
inc what they looked like. 1t sort of broke
up the habit for while. The schools have
regular drills and one of the largest schools
was emptied in four minutes the other
day by the new escape.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
Toilet Prepara-
tons of Merit.

First offering in Wash
ington of the Kingsbery
Toilet Preparations. While
comparatively new in the
market, the absence of any
harmful ingredient and the
positive results following
use have secured early
recognition of their merit.
VELVET CREAM-An exquisite
dressing for the face; IL softens and
heals the skin and prevents II from
looking oily; removes blackheads
cents.
FRECKLE REM0vER-A pnfe,
harmless lotion for clearing the face
of dissertations. such as moth patch
es. tan, freckles and pimples; cures
salt rheum, eczema and kindred skin
diseases-50c., 75c. and SLIGO. II
VELVET SKIN FOOD-A tissue
builder. feeds and nourishes a skin
that has tendency to be dry, and
helps TO remove wrinkles; harmless,
and does not promote the growth of
hair on the face-6Oc. q,
HAIR TONIC-Stops the hair from
railing out, cnres dandruff, inv.gpr,
ates and cleanses the scalp-S0c.
VELVET LOTI0N-Heals and sof.
tens rough skins; prevents and cureA
chaPped faces, lips and hands; very
agreeable to use; not sticky %
grpasy-Jfc
Demonstrates, Main nsor, New ia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
Price, $500.

Black Wolfe is the material used in
a very stylish Suit, suitable for call
ing or church. 1t is made with
blouse having the new and popular
cape effect; stitched black taffeta
forms the stole effect, which is fin
ished with black and white silk or
naments; the cuffs and belt are also
Of black taffeta; the skirt has
front panel on either side Of which
are three tucks falling loose Mt the
bottom, forming fans-while four
broad tucks finish the bottom of the
skirt from the panel to back. This
suit is made over foundation OF
black taffeta
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
TAX ON NON RESIDEN rs
SENATOR LODGE OBJECTS TO A
LOCAL ASSESSMENT.
Personal Tax Law as Applied to the
Legislators - Appraisers Avoid
ing Determinations

The private secretary of Senator Henry
Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts, called at the
District building recently and inquired tor
the office of the personal tax appraisers
When he had reached the sanctum OF tnese
officials he stated in open session tnat SEN
ator Lodge desired to gently but nrmly
protest against the payment OF the large
assessment for personal properly ieVlea
against him under the new law, which went
into effect July l last. He stated that
Senator Lodge paid taxes on his personal
effects in sachusetts, and did not de-
sire to make a double payment for the bene-
fit of the District of Columbia. Senator
Lodges fine house on Massachusetts ave-
nue. is said to,Sontain much rare furniture
and personal Belongings of a taxable ma
ture. The appraisers, on their lndlScrlml-
mating rounds had visited this home ana
chalked up a substantial figure against 1t.
The secretary was informed that the cor
poration counsel was at that time consid-
ering the question of dealing with property
of non-residents which is taxed elsewhere.
Mr. Duvall, the counsel, has now rendered
an opinion, in which he says there is abso-
lutely nothing In the law which would ex-
empt property in the District, no matter
where else or how often it may be taxed
elsewhere The law makes no exceptions,
but provides for the taxation of all tang1Dfe
personal property above a certain inquire.
Senator Hoar Interested.
1t Is reported that Senator Hoar is much
interested in the operation of the new law,
and may introduce an amendment at the
next session of Congress which will exempt
senators and representatives from its OPP
Grafton during their sojourn in the national
capital The officials at the District build
ing do not believe there is anything in this
rumor. however, as they say 1t would OPP
crate as discrimination, and the law tries
to avoid discrimina tons. There are many
transient residents of the District besides
the senators and representatives.
A majority of the congressional jewellers
in the capital have made their returns
without a murmur, however, while others
are disposed to resist the double taxation.
Senator Elkins of West Virginia has sent
In a return of SIT 600 worth of tangible per-
sonal property. Representative Hit has de-
clared for large amount. Representative
Wadsworth Of New York neglected to make
a return. and he Is now faced with large
assessment which includes a penalty Of 20
per cent for delinquency.
Some Facts Admitted.
The personal tax officials are somewhat
reticent about giving out the facts In con-
nection with their dealings with the sena-
tors and representatives in the operation of
the personal tax law, but admit the above
statements, with the exception of the In
tention of Senator Hoar to introduce an
amendment, to be substantially correct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23

Latest Models in Paris Corsets.
20 vz4i
Silk, Satin, coutil,
Embroidered Batiste, Etc.
syrrE
4 Recent Spring Importations.)

The leading new feature in corsets is the dip-hin
The straight front and diphip characterize the latt
modes. There also the shorthp corsets, for ser-
der figures. The closed back corset which laces in
front, is one of the novelties coming into favor.
Of exaufse Dresden
worth = " =
handsome 1t is earnhed
Of of
made OF
soes wide
..<s Z - - = -
Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23

An exceptionally lightweight, suit
for spring and summer is made Of
Granite" cloth, in royal blue and
black; the blouse Jacket has deep
cape which falls over the shoulders:
strapped with narrow bands OF
taffeta of self color; the front is I'M,
ished with stole ends "rnamented
with fancy buttons; it has I"stiiion
back and full cleeves tucked Mt the
wrist; the unlined skirt Is tucked 10
form panel in front and is gored at
the sides and back.
Price, $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23

A very stylish suit, which could be
we'll used for calling or church, IS
we'll as the street, is made Of blue
and white Scotch novelty cloth; the
eollarless blouse has a pretty stole
effect Of broad black and white silk
braid, finished at ends with silk Or
naments; this liz mounted over three
circular capes; the full sleeves are
tucked into the band cnffs, which are
also effectively trimmed; the skirt is
.unlined and is made with the new
overskirt effect.
Price, $500.