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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-05-11
HIS SERMON
LAST NIGHT
Once Argued for War
But is Sorry
For 1t.

At Central Union church last night
Rev. NJ. d. Hardin preached a sermon
on Christianity and War" that viii be
calculated to stir up not little discus
sion in clerical circles wider than those
OF these islands, perhaps. 1t is impos-
sible to print the entire address. but
some extracts will show the tenor OF the
whole.
Whatever excuse there may have
been in the past for nations to make
war upon one another" Mr. Hardin
said, they no longer exist. Through
the splendid efforts of the friends of
Of arbitration, a permanent tribunal.
composed of the most eminent states
men of our time. There disputes may
be settled without the shedding of one
drop of blood. There reason and justice
are supreme. There right can find it's
surest vindication, and there for the
first time the world assert its true
manhood, strip off it's brute inheri-
tance and claim kinship with God.
Were half the energy that is today
expended in military preparation for
war given to the dissemination of ideas
of peace and justice. we would never
again see the horrid spectacle OF two
great nations engaged in mutual muir
der.
But if the people who profess to be-
lieve in the principles Of the Prince
of Peace remain passive, or more or
less quiescent on the war idea, we may
be called upon at any time in the near
future to see great modern nations en-
gagged in struggle of such magnitude
as will make the barbaric wars of the
past appear but chiid's play. If we did
but have the least imagination or hu-
man sympathy we could listen to those
who talk and plan for this coming
struggle without a revulsion of feeling
such as no words can describe. We
would not remain passive while men, II
may be but ignorant and morally un-
developed men, day by day plan for
bigger navies and deadlier arms.
Each vessel that we add to our navy
causes England and France and Ger
many and Russia to add one to theirs.
Each war idea that we create begets
another war idea In the minds Of our
brothers of other nations. And with
great preparedness for war there comes
IN irritabflity, a false sense Of honor.
md national suspicion that keeps the
whole world trembling lest some fool
trike a spark that blows us all to
Ltoms.
Every ChrEtian man should be
,reacher Of the ideas OF justice. love
nd arbitration. and the church above
Il other agencies should be standing
or these ideals. When she does this
18th her whole heart. there win quick
7 be realized the angelic conception.
ilory to God in the highest. and on
arth peace, good viii among men,
Not only is the church falling to
cert an active influence on the side Of
eace and arbitration. but as yet when
7er the nations are confronted with
le dangers Of war. no class Of Qnen
ems more ready TO influence popular
'ejudice and TO sanction war than
Ose Of the ministry. We need but
call in our own country the history
the past Eve years. The pulpit of the
nited States shared in the responsible
? of our recent war with Spain
esident Mckinley was very loath to
ke any steps that would eliminate in
Continued on page -
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-05-11
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS STATEMENT.

a ago l credbIy informed that the
gambling houses by the raids of last month
about reopen a larger Later, approaches
indirectly made TO the department through Mr. Peters
whereby it was suggested be "fxed" We
just how far the gamblers prepared
go gain their ends and the night
We intend TO prosecute the
receives, if possible, the full penalty of the law.
guess the Chinese gamblers know now where the de-
stands far their operations
LORRIN ANDREWS.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-05-11
Philippine Cholera increasing.

MANILA May 1OChora is the increase throughout the
Island of Luzon
Army bound for San Francisco nave Deen Pceu
in quarantine here
Although situation is bad the constabuay have
coping with the adrone bands during the
past days military situation is regarded as greatly
improved
it died of cholera in the
Philippines during the epidemic that ragged
year.
tFoR ADDITIONAL oAB1EaHAns SEE PAGE 81
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-05-11
HUNDREDS OF OTTAWA
HOUSES BURNED DOWN
Incendiaries Work Havoc Upon Unfortunate
Dominion CapitaI---Six Hundred
Families Homeless.
ASSOCIATED PRESS oABLEaRAMs0

OTTAWA Canada May swept portion of the city
today burned the ground and
six hundred families Relief is being sent here from
neighborng cities the fire started by
incendiary.
March, years Ottawa swept by fire which
did millions The city has been
and this second conagraton is very
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-05-11

formed Acknowledgement Andrews of
the proposition to fix the depart
ment, and a plan was agreed upon
whereby the Attorney General with
other witnesses could be present with
out being seen.
There were two small offices adjoin-
ing the large offices of Mr.. Andrews,
and toilet room. AT first it was pro-
posed to conceal the Attorney-G General
in one of these rooms, but this was
abandoned as the visitor might take
it into his head to look there before
talking. Then the wardrobe was hit
upon. The small side portion is about
two feet across the front, eighteen
inches deep. and about seven feet in
height The back was removed,
piece of carpet placed on the bottom
and Mr.. Andrews and the reporter
tested it. They were cramped and it
was hot. but it would do if they did
not move.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-05-11
ENTER THE AGENT.

At 1870 Mr. Peters was at work in
the big Office. The agent appeared ten
minutes later in the outer office and
asked Mr.. Fleming if Mr.. Peters was
in. He was ushered into the apart
ment, Mr.. Andrews and the reporter
quickly concealing themselves. The
two men seated themselves at a table,
and the first proposition of $4,000
week was withdrawn, and $1,000 sub
stituted as there were to be but three
huis, and they were willing to give
$500 each. The agent stated positively
that they would guarantee Mr.. Peters
$4,000 per month. He stated that he
would report Mr.. .Peters's willingness
to accept the offer. to the members of
the hui, and would return the next
day, Sunday, at O'Clock with at least
three of his principals Every word
of their conversation was taken stem
ographically by Reporter Taylor in the
cabinet.
Yesterday afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock
Acknowledgement Andrews and the re-
porter entered the building and going
inside the office, We're locked in. Mr.
Fleming stationed himself in the Cap
itol grounds to watch the approach of
the bribers and give warning. This
precaution was taken to forestalI any
effort being made by the bribers to
keep tab on the attaches of the At
torney- Generals office. Mr. Peters
came into the Office at 4:30 and went
to work with some typewriting. At
Sis the agent and Chinaman were
seen walking from Hotel street to the
Capitol, and the Attorney General and
he reporter concealed themselves as
before in the wardrobe. Mr.. Peters
ocked the door after his visitors
entered and sat down behind his desk.
rhe agent wanted to go into a smaller
Dom but was told 10 stay where he
vas. The Chinaman was introduced |
s Tung Kai, and he spoke entirely in l
,hinese the agent interpreting for Mr.
'eters and his associate. These pro-
eedings were taken in full in short '
and notes by the reporter in the t
abinet :
Continued on page 80
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-19
POWERS ON STAND
TOLD THE OLD STORY.
Denied He Knew That GOebeI Was
to BE Killed.

Georgetown, KY, Aug. 1S.-Caleb
Powers resumed the witness stand in
his own defense to-day on the conven-
ing of court.
He drifted into argument in his an
swers as on yesterday forenoon, and
was reprimanded by the court for do
ing so. He continued in his denial of all
discriminating conversations told of by
commonwealth witnesses. and adhered
closely to the story he first told three
years ago.
He denied that he ever suggested to
Frank Cecil that he (CeciD secure
some one to kill Goebel, or that he
ever introduced Cecil to Taylor for
any such purpose. He denied that at
the time he left Frankfort on the
morning of the shooting he knew that
Goebel was to be assassinated. He
said he never conspired with any one
to kill Goebel.
The cross-examination Of Powers
developed little that was new. He adj
hered closely to his story told on di-
rect examination. He admitted bring
ing several companies of soldiers in
citizens clothes to Frankfort, but said
he had beforehand had an under
standing with Gov. Taylor that II the
Legislature did not heed the petition
ers he would then call the militia into
service.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-19
G. A. R. WAS HONORED
WITH BIG PARADE,
All Opposition to Black for Conn
mander-in-Chief Over.

All Opposition to Black for Conn
mander-in-Chief Over.
San Francisco, Aug. 18-Seldom has
a finer parade been witnessed in San
Francisco than that which to-day did
honor to the Grand Army Of the Re-
public.
The veterans were not in line, their
procession being scheduled for to-mor-
row, but many allied organizations
participated, chief among these being
the Naval Reserve, the veterans of the
Spanish American War, and the Ma
tional Guard of California.
The regular army was we'll repre-
scented. The order. of Red Men, which
was largely represented, added a pic
turesque feature to the display. The
German societies of the city, includ-
ing amateur athletes and children from
the various turner schools, made a
splendid showing, as also did the
League of Cross Cadets.
Gems. Miles and Shafter were greet
ed with cheers along the line of march,
which included the city's chief thor
oughfares.
All opposition to Gen. Back for COM
mander- in-chef has vanished with the
announcement by Lieut.. Gen. Nelson A.
Miles that ne will not oppose Gen.
Black, and his election by reclamation
is expected. The same compliment for
Gen. Miles in 1904 is anticipated.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-19
WORK OF MANIAC
FoCR-NEAR-OLD BOY MURDERED
AND MUTILATED.
FOUND BOUND AND GAGGED.
HORRIBLE CUTS AND SLASHEs ALL
OVER HIS BODY.

Wounds Made With Sharp Instru-
ment-NO Blood Marked Scene of
GrewsOme Find-SuppOsed MUIR
derer Killed Boy in n House.
Washed Away Blood from Body,
Then Placed 1t where 1t Was
DiscOvered-POIice Satisfied Was
Work of "A Maniac-SeveraI other
Crimes Against Children.
Detroit, Mich, Aug. 1S.-The multi
lated body of 4-year- old Alphonse
Wines, whose father lives on Stau-
bine avenue, was found to-day in
lot at the rear of the Michigan Stove
Works at Adair and Wight streets.
The body was discovered by a work
man about 10 o'clock, wedged in be-
tween two molding boxes. The hands
were tied behind with wire and a red
handkerchief had been stuffed down
the little fellows throat for a gag. The
body was partly stripped of clothing.
The abdoment was slashed open and
the left wrist was nearly severed.
Both thighs also had long deep cuts in
them. All the wounds had apparently
been made with some very sharp in
strument.
Alphonse had been missing from his
home since yesterday noon. Nothing
was thought of his absence at first,
but when he did not return for supper
search was begun that ended with
the Identification of the body by his
father at the morgue this forenoon.
1t is evident that the murder was
not committed near where the body
was found for although there is
scarcely a drop of blood left in the
little fellows body there was practi-
cally no blood on the boards where he
was found. a search for bloodstains
to and from the scene was inaugural
ed without result.
Perhaps the strangest phase of the
mysterey is that there were only few
small stains on the body and clothing
of the lad, despite the horrible char
acter of his wounds. 1t looks as though
the murderer, after committing the
deed, washed the blood from the body
and then carried it to the lot where it
was found.
The police are satisfied that the boy
was murdered by a maniac and are
working along these lines alone. The
officers are inclined to believe that the
child was killed in some house and
that afterward the murderer carried
his body, in a sack or a wagon, TO
the lonely spot where they were found
to-day.
There have been several other Grind
against children in the city recently,
and many persons believe that ma
MAC of unusual cunning is response
BILE.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-19
PANIC AMONG GIRLS
IN BURNING BUILDING.
Explosion of Gasoline Destroyed
Property Worth FI5O,OOO.

Explosion of Gasoline Destroyed
Property Worth FI5O,OOO.
Boston, Aug. 19.-The explosion OF
tank of gasoline in the basement Of a
six-story block occupied by several
manufacturing concerns on Norwood
street South Boston, to-day. caused a
fire which, inside of fifty minutes, de-
stroyed every combustible foot of the
building, meantime precipitating a
manic. in which scores of employees re-
ceiVed injuries. The monetary loss is
$3.50. 900. covered by insurance.
Immediately following the explosion
an immense volume of smoke envel-
oped the building. and $50 girls, en-
ployed by William Byers, manufactur-
ers of lace curtains on the sixth floor,
stampeded for the stairways, the only
exits, and screaming and fighting, made
their way to the ground.
In the struggle many fell and were
trampled upon. II was at first believed
that loss of life had resulted, but a
search of the ruins tonight has not
resulted in any evidence Of fatilities,
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-19

the most available range, but it will
be held under the auspices of an army
officer selected by the Secretary of War
himself.
No less dligent in securing the at
tendance OF the Georgia team las been
Col. Cam. As inspector general of the
state troops he recommended TO Gov.
terrell that a team be selected. and
asked permission to make the selec-
ton. When the Governor asked that
lie make an estimate of the incident
expense of the trip it was done at once,
and it was upon the receipt of this
information that he ordered the selec-
ton of the team. Col. Cam estimated,
as stated in the Morning News, that
$500 would be necessary.
Maj. Walter E. Coney has also been
one of the warmest advocates of the
proposition to send a team from Geor-
gta, and was one of the first TO prophe-
sy that Georgia would be represented
at the competitions.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-19
NEBRASKA MAN NAMED
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
Republicans of Bryan's State NOmi-
= nate Their Ticket.


, nate Their Ticket.
Lincoln, Neb., Aug. 1S.-Nebraska
Republicans in state convention to-day
nominated the following ticket:
Associate Justice of Supreme Court
John B. Barnes of Mason county.
Regents of the state University
Charles S. Allen. Of Lancaster, and
w. G. Whitmore. of Douglas.
The unexpected feature of the con-
vention was the adoption by unani-
nous vote of a resolution declaring
John L. Webster of Omaha, one of
the delegates to the convention, and
one of the well-known party leaders
of the state to be the choice of Ne
braska Republicans for vice president
in 1904.
The resolution was offered just after
the convention was about to adjourn
and was adopted with enthusiasm. Mr..
Webster expressed his thanks for the
honor in speech of considerable
length.
President Roosevelt was Endorsed for
denomination as courageous Repub-
lican President who knows no fear,
who courts no favor, but who loves
peace crowned with honor, and in
whose charge we have a feeling of
perfect safety and security"
The platform congratulates the party
on the overthrow of Organism in its
native state, and that there is no per-
manent place in American politics for
a political leader who bases his claim
for popular support upon the failures
or disappointment of the people.
The platform adheres to the Ameri-
can protective policy, favors legisla-
ton for the promotion of American
shipping, opposes combinations for
sitting competition and refers TO the
general prosperity as foretold to fol-
low the election of Mckinley.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-19
KILLED MILLIONAIRE;
HANGED HIMSELF.
Murderer Ended His Life With
Moose Made of Suspenders.

Moose Mnde OF SuspenderS.
Milwaukee. Wis, Aug. 1S.-A special
to the Journal from Oshkosh, Wis,
says: Thomas B. Morgan, the mil
lionaire sash and door manufacturer,
was shot to death to-day by Frederick
Hampel. a discharged employee.
Hampel was overpowered and taken
to Jail, where he committed suicide
later by hanging himself when no one
was watching. Hampel made a moose
out of his suspenders. tying the other
end to a bar of his cell.
Mr.. Morgan died on the way to the
hospital. The excitement about the
Morgan plant was intense and the
news quickly spread over the city.
Mr.. Morgan went to his office this
morning as usual and at 10 o'clock
was about the grounds. Hampel was
not noticed by the manufacturer, hut
had been seen in the vicinity of the
factory and by some 1t was said he
was under the influence of liquor The
shots were fired from behind each one
entering the victims back.
After the shooting Mr.. Morgan walk
ed unassisted from the scene of the
shooting on Fifth street to his office.
corner of Oregon and Sixth streets,
and the ambulance was called. The
police were notified that a lynching
was contemplated and they took extra
precautions to prevent an attack on
the Jail. The shooting was witnessed
by several people
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-19
C0LORED COLLEGE
FOR BIRMING HAM.

Birmingham, Ala, Aug. ia COM
mittee consisting of Bishop ]. M. Wal
den of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, John Pearson, w. J. Boyd, G.
b. Johnston, II. C. Jennings and M.
ing the Freedman's Aid and Southern
Educational Association, arrived here
to-day to consider the matter of locat-
ing a large negro industrial college in
or near this city under the auspices OF
the above named association.
The committee was met by a COM
mittee Of the Birmingham Commercial
Club and the latter presented two
propositions for the location Of the coll
lege within a mile Of Birmingham. The
propositions were taken under con-
slderation.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-19
STOLE WHITE GIRL
NEGROES HAD HER IN CAMP AND
KILLED WOULD-BE RESCUER.
KiDNAPPERS FORTIFIED.
BLOODY FIGHT EXPECTED WHEN
POSSES STORM THEIR POST.

Girl Discovered by White Farmers.
Negroes Said Her Father Was
with Them, hut Refused TO Let
Girl Talk-Fnrmers Went Back to
Island-Were Fired ON, and Ono
Was kilIcd-GirI Was Secured.
Claims She Was stolen from In
dian TerritOry-POsses Gathering
to Capture Negroes.
Fort Smith, Ark, Aug 1S.-The kid
mapping of a young white girl and the
killing of one of a posse that tried to
rescue her are the crimes charged
against a party of eight negroes to-
night fortified on Bruce's Island, six
teen miles west of this city.
1t is feared their capture will lead
to a bloody encounter. The negroes
are said to be well armed.
A few days ago two farmers living
near Wilson's Rock, landed on Bruce's
Island in search of plums, and acct
dentally ran into a camp in which
there were two negro men and a white
girl about II years old. They made
inquiries about the girl and the ne
groes said she was the daughter of a
white man who was travelling with
them and who had gone to Fort Smith
for provisions.
Refused to Let Girl Talk.
The negroes would not let the girl
take part in the conversation and this
aroused, suspicion. A watch was kept
on the negroes for two days, but no
white man appeared. Monday after
noon a party of farmers decided to in
vestigate the case and as they neared
the island, were fired on by the ne
groes, and one of the party, Roland by
name, was killed.
A sharp fight was kept up for some
time during which the girl escaped
from the negroes and ran to the white
men. She was so excited that she
could not give any intelligent account
of herself. She said. however, that
her father was not travelling with the
negroes, but that she had been stolen
from her home near Fort Gibson, 1. T.
She has been taken to Muldrew.
Roland, the dead man, is compare
tive stranger at Wilson'S Rock.
Posses of citizens left to-day for the
scene of the trouble from Fort Smith,
Shire, Muldrew and Fort Gibson.
There is much excitement around the
island. One or two of the negroes
are known to be desperate characters.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-19
GERMAN EMPEROR
WANTS BIGGER ARMY.
Proposed Increase Would Add to
Forces $4,000 Men.

Forces $4,000 Men.
Berlin, Aug. 1S.-There seems to be
no doubt that the government, under
the impulse of the Emperor, is deter
mined to ask the Reichstag for an in
crease in the permanent military es-
adjustment by about $4,000 men, to be
organized into two army corps, thus
raising the standing army to about
647, 900 officers and men. The increased
annual charge is estimated at $4,000, 900
exclusive of equipment.
The first consideration leading the
government TO propose what is certain
to be an unpopular measure is that
the military resources of the country
are not fully utilized by the existing
establishment. Nearly 100000 men,
morally and physically fit for service,
reach the military age yearly who are
not taken into the standing army be-
cause of legal limitations.
The general staff asserts that since
the. national finances are able to bear
the expense portion at least of these
100000 capable men must receive full
training; or else the empire win not
be in state of full preparedness.
The general staff is said to have rep
resented to his majesty that Germany's
position in the middle of Europe with
all the possibilities Of combination
against her makes 1t their duty to
utilize all the means of defense.
1t is asserted that the proposed in
crease has nothing to do with the pres
ent position of international questions.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-19
CHINESE CAPTAIN
STUCK TO HIS SHIP.
Refused to BE Saved when a COIII-
sion Sank Her.

Hong Kong, Aug. 1S-The Canadian
Pacific Railroads steamer Empress of
India, from Vancouver, B. c., July q,
and Yokohama, Aug. 10, for Hong
Kong, collided near this port to-day
with the Chinese cruiser Huang Tai
The warship sank an hour after the
collision. The Empress of India saved
10 of the crew of the cruiser. The
captain of the Huang Tai, who refused
to leave his ship, and thirteen of her
crew were drowned. The Empress of
India was badly damaged amidships.
The Huang Tai was a tender to the
Naval Engineering College of the
Southern Chinese squadron at Nan
King. She was of 2, 10 tons displace-
ment, 260 feet long, had Sc feet beam,
and drew 20 feet of water. The cruiser
was built in England. She had COM
plement of 300 men.
The Empress of India, also con-
structed in England, is one of the fin
est vessels of the Canadian Pacific
Railroad Company. She is 440 feet
long and is over 1900 tons net register.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-19
MERCHANTS SEIZED
TO COLLECT TAXES

Port Of Spain, Trinidad, Aug. 49,
day announcing the Imprisonment of
French, German and Italian mer-
chants at Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela
(Which port was recently recaptured
from the rebels by President Castro's
treops) for refusing President Castro's
demand for the repayment of taxes,
already paid to the de facto govern
ment.
President Castro demands the pay
ment of arrears for the period Of oc-
cupation of Ciudad Bolivar by the
revolutionary government. The
amount demanded exceeds $4,000. The
merchants refused to recognize Presi-
dent Castro's decree 'abolishing Gu
dad Bolivar as a port of entry, and
decline to ship goods via Carupano.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-19
TWO DIE IN CL0UDBURST.

Greenville. Tenn. Aug. 1S.-A cloud
burst occurred in this section last
night. 1t extended from above Green
Vile as far south as Morristown. In
Greenville and Morristown the creeks
passing through the towns were out OF
hanks. inundating streets and flood
ing many stores, damaging stocks con-
siderably. The electric light and
water plants of Greenville were flooded
and made useless. Two deaths are so
far reported as a result Of the ca
lamity. Robert Parks and his little Z
vear-old son were drowned while at
tempting 20 cross a swollen creek