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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-02-03
REAL ESTATE
TRANSACTIONS
HONOLULU, OAHU.
Recorded Jan. 30. 1904.

r. w. Holt TT. to Mrs. A. Harris, d.
Lots 4, g. 10, II and u, Blk. E, Kaiu-
lani Tract, $4,000 So. it.; 81. Jan. %,
1904.
Mcdonald & Langston, awarded con-
tract for Waialae school cottages for
1914 and $38S.
EVA, OAHU.
Jno. Ii Est, Ltd. to Tong Tuck, L.
Realty at Waikele, 2,464 50. it,, yrs.
from Jan. 1, 1904, at $50 per an. Nov.
16, 1903
H. Roberts to j. F'erreira, Rel D., Lot
10. Blk. 5, Pearl City, 1880 SO. it,; ST.,
Aug. q, 1900.
KOOLAULOA, OAHU.
Lum Kin TT. to Y Ahin 1'r., fore
closure D. Leased land at Kahana to-,
gether with bldgs., fences, horses, pouI-
try, tools, implements, ETC.; $1,000. Mar.
16. 1903.
Y. Ahin TT. to Lum Kin, D. Leased
land at Kahana, together with bldgs.,
fences, horses, poultry, tools, impIe-
ments, etc; 81. Mar IS, 1903
Lum Kin to M. e. Foster, D. Leased
land at Kahana, together with bldgs.,
fences, horses, poultry, tools, imple
ments. ETC.; 81. Jan. Z, 1904.
HILO, HAWAII.
Orders of final discharge have been
made in the bankruptcy cases of 3. l..
Jones and Kishi Hirakischi.
In the matter of the est. of Jose
Flores, deceased; order of notice OF
hearing petition for allowance of final
accounts, distribution and discharge on
Mar. S, 1904, at a. m.
In the matter of the estate of Robert
Andrews, deceased; order of notice of
hearing petition for allowance of final
accounts, distribution and discharge on
Mar. 1, 1904, at a. m.
HAMAKUA, HAWAII
Kukaiau Plantation Co., mtgee, gives
notice of intention to foreclose mtg. and
of sale of land at Kukaiau on Feb. %,
1904, at 10 a. m. of Keola (k.), mtgr.
WAILUKU, MAUI.
Bishop & Co. to E. H. Bailey, Rel.
Realty at various places in Wailuku;
$500. Jan. IS, 1904.
HAIKU, MAUI.
Haiku Fruit & Packing Co., Ltd, in
corporated; authorized capital; $4,000.
KAPAIA, kauai.
Y. Kirihara to Akana All, L. Realty
and house, yrs. from Aug. Is, 1903, at
5000 per an. Nov. 10, 1903.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-02-03
ST. douglass.

Twas the night before Christmas,
And ali through the house,
Not creature was stirring,
Not even a mouse.
When mama awoke with a start and
a shake,
And wondered Why papa
Was so wide awake;
A rumblipg and roaring
Soon came to their ears
A noise that would follow them,
All through their years.
For down near the bath room
The water rushed out,
And it caused poor papa
And mama TO shout.
ooh. why did we make such fearful
mistake
"Oh, John dear. I fear that
My poor heart will break.
Unless you will promise
That tomorrow you'll call
Bath, the plumber, and have him
Go over it all.
And then no more leaks,
For we know that tbs true.
That folks always call Bath
When there's plumbing to do
Phone 81.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-02-03

had obtained figures on the printing of
the memorial album for the late Mrs.
Bingham. The money has not been
collected yet and the publication Will
be delayed until the funds are in.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-07-27
slIaEs AND SONS.

Samuel NJ. Miles has been art critic
Of the Boston Globe thirty-two years.
Senator Hoar is still carrying the
pocketknife that he took to Washing
ton with him in 1869
Attorney General Moody enjoys
chiefly for pastimes first, trip at
sea; second good lively baseball
game.
signor Mayer DIES Planches, Italian
ambassador to this country, has been
ennobled by his sovereign and will
hereafter be known as Baron Mayer
Alexander sutherland. the bugler
who led the charge Of the famous Light
brigade at Balaklava, is living In the
city Of Denver. He i ninety-four
years Of age.
Perhaps tie only millionaire church
usher Ia Maine is Charles A. Milliken
Of Augusta, who every sunday escorts
persons up the aisles Of the State street
Baptist church iii that city
| Golf IS Secretary Taffs favorite
sport, and the links at Murray Bay,
Canada, he says suit linn better than
any other course he has ever played
over. on account Of the bracing air OF
the Canada climate
| ]. Pierpont Morgan started life with
S10,0O0000 left to him BY his father.
at twenty three he defeated Jay Gould
and James Fisk. Jr IN struggle for
the possession of the Allegheny and
| Susquehanna railroad.
Felix Tanner. who achieved fame by
forty day fast, has built boat In the
shape of barrel and in 1t will make
an attempt to sail around the world.
| Wellington, New Zealand, his present
residence. will be the starting point.
Although the name Of General Joe
Wheeler Is always Identified with the
south, be is descended from old New
England stock and Il a cousin Of
James Freeman Clarke. who was early
Identified with the abolition movement
/ When travelling abroad, Mr.. Adee
assistant secretary Of state, carries two
| watches, one keeping Washington time
the other European, According to his
own report. he consults the former
when he wants to think United
States"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-07-27

Group instantly relieved. DR.. Thomas
Eclectric OIL Perfectly safe Never
falls AT any drug store
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-07-27
TALK OF The TOWN.

The water win be shut off on Blackwell,
Centre and George streets, and all adioin.
ing streets from A until O'Clock this
afternoon.
The annual election Of officers Of Neal
Dow Lodge l. o. G.. T.. viii be held at
the Universalist church this evening al
$50 sharp.
The Cate Agency has 500 acre farm
for sale, four miles from the city Of Barre
1000 sugar trees, cuts between so and loo
tons Of hay, or will exchange for house
and barn in city. Call Tor particulars.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-07-27

Ten thousand demons gnawing away at
ones vitals couldn't be much worse than
the tortures Of itching piles. Yet there's
a cure Doans Ointment never fails,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-07-27
WESTERyILLE.

There will be social dance in Crow
ley's hall Wednesday evening July 81,
under the auspices of the base ball club.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-07-27

II. f, CUTLER,
Rear Of City Hotel, Barre, Vermont
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-07-27

For the season Of letter writing we have a
supply Of Stationery In various styles and designs,
and Books. Magazines and Periodicals for the
amusement and improvement Of the passing hours.
If you want the best and ths lowest prices call at
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-07-27
GRAEITEYILLE.

A special train win leave East Barre on
Saturday morning, July 30, 05 O clock,
Woodmen's excursion to Fort st. Frederic
to Barre. The train leaves East Barre at
Cos, Shepards Clio, Langdons $40, Web
sreTville $50, arriving at Barre at 6.55, Ia
time to take the Central Vermont excur-
sion train. Everybody invited
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-07-27
Notice to All linton Men.

That the Congregational Church and
the Baker house at Williamstown are non
union Jobs.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-07-27

Abbott Wilkes, oil, sire Of nine in2.S0
list, BY Red Wilkes, the sire of 1876 $50
lift. dam Minnie Patehen, the dam OF FIVE
in 2.20 and seven in $50, by Membrino
Patchen will stand the season of 1904 at
my farm, Barre vt. Fee S25 to warrant
Accidents and escapes at owners risk.
John Trow, Barre, VT
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-07-27
MOONS PHASES.
4 CONTRACT FnR DIVIDENDS.

Many investments give dividends which
contract. Life Annuities carry fixed aud
definite rates Of interest no reduction,
no default. A contract for dividends.
55th year, doing business in IS states.
The National Life Insurance Company
of Vermont (Nfutual) ORGANIZED in
1850. S. S. Ballard, General Agent, n. B..
Ballard, Local Agent, Rooms 2 and 8,
Miles Block. Barre, vt
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-07-27
W asafnrm Is IlTa.sA.

Western Korea is very rough coun-
try, but it is cut UP by large river val
leys, and near the coast of the yellow
sea there are many level plains. In
the north Is the strategic Yalu river,
the boundary Of Korea.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-07-27
Italian Interpreter.

F. NJ. Andreani, student of the Unit
yerslty of Vermont, is In town for the
summer. Having studied also In Italy, he
talks both English and Italian, and Is
ready to do Italian interpreting. address
F. NJ. Andreani, Granite street, Barre, vt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-07-27
NOTICE.

Receiver F. b. Cate il sending out a
large number of statements Of accounts
due the Barre Cooperative store, and to
enable an early closing up of the affairs Of
the company, he desires all to call and set
tie at once f. B. Cate, receiver
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-07-27
WAGONS and HARNESS

The balance Of our summer line Of
Carriages and Harness viii Be closed out
at bargain. a few secondhand Carriages
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-07-27

Or. Woods Norway Pine Syrup seems
especially adapted to the needs Of the chill
dren. Pleasant to take; soothing IN It's
influence. tits the remedyof all remedies
for every form of throat and lung disease
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-07-27

Burdoek Blood Bitters gives a man
clear head, an active brain, a strong vigor-
GUS body-makes him lit for the battle
Of life.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-12-22
Not An accident.

President Roosevelt's worst enemy
and the result OF the recent cleo
ton does not reveal many-cannot
charge him with any lack OF the
sense OF humor.
There is an incidental episode
connected with the recent Prssiden
tial election that sptiy illustrates
him sin lighter VEIN" Being known
only to the guests OF the President
and his wife on election night, it
has not heretofore got into print.
After it became certain that the
election was his, and he had received
the fluctuations of the men about
him, President Roosevelt crossed
over to his wife, and bowling low be-
fore her, as he extended his hand,
said:
SHY dear, it gives me pleasure to
inform you that l am no longer an
accident" The Saturday Evening
Post.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-12-22
Millions Of Men, But Not a Man.

os Vi ",en' ous wy Ae"'
So leaving Russia as we came-by
Petersburg and Cronstadt-again
we gazsd on the strange spectacle
OF Ruesa's military might, her naval
power. For what could be stranger
than to possess such power, yet not
to use 1t in time OF reed7 We had
seen the Russian flag floating over
warships in the Black Sea, There,
far to the south, we're other scores
OF warships, and other thousands OF
fighting men. Here, as we gazed
again, the imposing spectacle which
met our eyes when we first entered,
Russa-the fortress of Constradt,
with its docks and fleets. From
where we were, there rolled and
stretched away this mighty empire
for FIVE thousand miles to the same
ocean that washes the shores of our
own distant home-an empire which
thus almost one-third girdles the
globe-which has thrice the area
and twice the population OF our own
colossal republic-whioh stretches
from the Arctic 10 the Euxine, from
the Baltic to the Caspian, from the
Atlantic to the Pacific.
Yet this Colossus of the North is
held in cheek by race of little men
crowded on little island.
What manner of men are they
that rule this empire9 Or, rather,
what manner OF man7-for this vast
empire and the destinies of these
100000 are controlled absolutely
by the will of one man. What man
ner of man must be he who out OF
150,000000 of subjects has not yet
been able to find A Mani
Gazing on these mighty ships,
these thousands of workers at their
FORCES and docks, at all this vast
enginerv Of war, to see these train
loads of battalions and regiments,
these werships laden with blue
jackets and marines, typifying the
many millions OF Russian sailors and
soldiers,> the irresistible thought
arises that all they need against
such 90 opponent is man to lead
them. Yet out OF all his swarming
millions, out of Great and Little !
Russian, White and Yellow Russian,
Coss.ck and Tartar, Lithuanian and
Finn, Gar Nicholas can not find A !
Man.
One hundred and fifty millions,
yet not a leader.
Six millions of soldiers, yet not
great captain.
Seyenty.6ve thousand subalterns,
yet not a strategist.
"Wanted-A Man"
Alasl How many millions OF men
there are in the world, and yet, after
all, how fewl
jerome A Hart in The Argonaut.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-12-22
LOST.

A silver watch with the lid broken
off. Finder will please return to
this office.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-12-22
SUGAR FACTORS

AXE -
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-12-22

BUILDING LOTS,
HOUSES AND LoTs, AND
lLANDS EoR SALE
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-12
DREDGING PROJECT
MEETS WITH FAVOR
Property Owners Along the Eastern
Branch Meet in Colonel Miller's
Ofice-Scheme Explained.

For the purpose of ascertaining
whether there was any objection on the
part of property owners to the dredging
Of a channel in the Eastern Branch, "A
public hearing was held in the Office of
Lieut. Col. A. NJ. Miller. Engineer Corps,
20Ol I Street, today. Contrary to eXpec-
tations. only few of the several hun
dred property owners attended the hear
ing. Colonel Miller interpreted their alb
sence as meaning that there was no OBJ
lection on their part.
In calling the hearing to order, Colonel
Miller explained its object, and added
that he would be glad 10 talk over the
improvements and go over the maps with
those having interests. A large map
about ten feet long and four feet wide,
on which was printed the entire water
front of the Eastern Branch. extending
from the Arsenal, foot of Four-and-a-
half Street to the Benning Bridge. was
spread on a table and consulted Colonel
Miller asked IL there were any persons
present who had interests in lands near
the Benning Bridge, explaining that II
was the intention of the United States
Government to make the Eastern
Branch navigable up to that structure
Thomas w. Smith. ex-president of the
Washington Board OF Trade, and preSi.
dent Of the East Washington Citizens
Association. said he was sure East
Washington property owners would
heartily cooperate in this movement
because Il would benefit them indivId-
u;,,,--' and the District of Columbia as
well.
Property owners on the Twining City
and Anacostia side of the river explain
ed what lots they owned. and Colonel
Miller. assisted by Captain MARI and
Assistant Engineer Warman. told just
what changes would be made and what
effect it would have on the property.
Representatives of those having prop
erty were given all the information
necessary. and everyone present was
strongly i'm favor of the entire project.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-12

went to the postoffice TO inspect the
Gron fastener in 1895.
MT McBath was recalled and prOduc-
cd the Maybury q Ellis letter boy con
tract made I'm 1897. The contract called
Tor boxes equipped with arrangements
Tor the old band fasteners as well as
the Groh fasteners Mr.. Conrad said
INC object was no show that as late az
1897 the Croft fastener was not cousid-
cred the only fastener 20 be used. as
Lorenz testified Machen told him IN 1895.
The contract was admitted and Mr.
Beach announced that the case for the
government was complete. after just
thirty-one and one-half days OF testi-
mony pro and con
Mr.. kumler-Your honor. / move that
the Jury be told to bring a verdict OF
acquittal I'm regard TO Martha Loren-.
Mr. Conrad-That should come la ter.
When ] address the jury / shall deal
most fairly and leniently with those OF
the defendants | think should be treated
lightly, and shall say whom I think
should be punished
Justice Pritchard said he would rule
on the motion after recess, which was
then taken until go.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-12
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

American University Heights-John ID.
Croissant ct ux. TO Oliver =. Stocking
and Jennie l. Stocking. lot 20. block IL,
Street northwest. between Twenty
third and Twenty-fourth Streets-Annfe
X Bogley ct vir. Reuben A. ct al
20 samuel +. Fowler, part lot IL, square
Massachusetts Avenue northwest. be-
;. ;. Daish & Sons to Mary r. Daisb.
lot and part lot 2, square 625. SIOOO0
American University Park-John ID
Srolsssnt ct al. trustees. to Anna r.
Barry Farm-Thonas q. Henry ct ,ix
10 William J. Bolway. part lot 10. sec
ton 3. $40. William J. Bolway. conveys
same property TO Ruth 3. Hensey. SO.
I Street northwest. between Ninth go
Ienth Streets-Annie NJ. Wilkins TO Holm
X Wright, part original lot 3. soua re
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-12
INCREASE IN SALARY
IS DISALLONED
Comptroller Tracewell Gives a Decision
on the Indianaola, Miss, Post
Office Case.

Comptroller of the Treasury Tracewell
has given a decision on the amount OF
the salary Of the postmaster at In
dianols. Miss. in which he disspproves
n decision of the Auditor for the Post
Office Department, allowing a readjust-
ment OF salary. and fixing the compensa-
lion at the rate OF $500 a year from
July / 70 September 30 Of last year.
During this time. the Office was closed
by the President on account OF the al
legged persecution Of the postmaster, Mrs.
Minnie Cox
The effect Of the decision Is TO continue
the salary at the old rate OF loo a year
The question of whether Mrs. Cox is
entitled TO salary while the office was
closed was not raised.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-12
NEW BILL OFFERED
TO ABATE NUISANCES
Favorable Report on Milk Bill by Sen
ate District Committee.

The Senate District Committee today
devoted its session mainly 10 the con-
sideration of two bills
Mr.. Stewart was authorized to report
TO the Senate a substitute bin for Sen
ate bill 21s1 and House bill 62Ss. to pro-
vide for the abatement of nuisances IN
the District.
A favorable report was ordered on
Senate bill 2402 known as the milk
bill" with the amendments adopted oy
the committee
District Assessor II. II. Darneille was
present to comment on Senate bill 2s73
TO amend the taxation provisions relat-
brought up but laid over until nexr
weeks meeting
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-12

The bear crowd is depnding largely
upon bad news from somewhere TO break
the market. The floating supply of
stocks has not been much increased,
but the short interest has Unless long
stocks can be forced out to cover with,
the shorts may have to bid prices up on
each other when they try 10 get back
what they have sold. a turn in the
foreign situation. Of course. might
brighten out stocks, in which event the
appearance OF the market would be com
pletely changed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-12
STOCK MARKET CLOSED
OVER LEGAL HOLIDAY
Business Comes to a Halt in Tribute to
Lincoln's Birthday-Reopen
Tomorrow.

NEW YORK, Feb. 12-The financial
markets are closed today on account of
this being Lincoln's birthday. and a
legal holiday. Business will be resumed
tomorrow.
The immediate tendency of prices is
largely dependent on the turn of affairs
in the Far East. Under any circum-
stances there is little chance Of much
activity in speculatio for the next few
days. and dull market is looked for.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-12

The Baltimore fire has. apparently.
ceased TO be factor I'm speculative con-
siderat ton. Bear operators, more than
anybody else. have been concerned with
the supposed losses OF the insurance
companies, as is clearly discernible from
the fact that prices OF the stocks Of
the leading insurance companies have
in the last few days suffered no quoted
change II the sentiment OF some OF
the most prominent insurance men In
the country is TO be taken as indicating
the general view of insurance interests
concerning the matter. IL IS that the
advertisement given TO their business
by the fire will serve TO soon recoup the
direct losses that have been incurred.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-12
WASHINGTON STOCK MARKET

Washington Street Railway. As. 1000
G75.s.
Washington Gas, 20a555s, 25G56.
MergenthaIer. 5dl755s
Lanston, las, iO@S%, IOqSx, 1OQSsi.
1903, l00d9. l00G9. 10f9
After Call-Union Trust and Storage
Company. 10ll105as 10G105iS.
Washington Street Railway. As, 1000
asa, 1,0006f75S4. /. 000d75sz. 1000D7574. 1000
d75s5, !. 000lt752 /. 0o0G175s1, 1GO06c754, 1,000
ASA. 2.00OQ7524. 1,0O0d75%
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone,
IS. 2,000G 1914, 3,000dl04lt, $1,000 1914, 5000
mI04lt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-12

While general railroad earnings are
beginning to show a falling off as COM
pared with this time year ago. the
results presented by the New York trac-
ton companies continue to reflect ia
proYement IN gross, and, as a rule, IN
net OF course. the factors affecting
the steam railroad situation have little
influence on the city transportation bus
mess, and IL is therefore probable that
I'm time Of reaction in the country g
Industries investors will realize more
fully the merits OF the securities OF the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-12
HOW THEY FOUGHT
BALTIMORE FLAMES
Chief Belt Makes a Report
on Work of Firemen.
UNSTINTED IN HIS PRAISE
Commissioners Informed That Engine
Crews Gave Magnificent Aid.
Where Local Men Fought.
UNSTINTED IN HIS PRAISE

Chief Belt. OF the local Fire Depart
ment. today made his report to the Com
missioners on the work Of the members
OF the department in assisting in fight
ing the flames in Baltimore.
Upon motion OF Commissioned Mac
farland. the Commissioners will thank
the officers and men of the Fire Depart
ment. through the Chief Engineer. for
the important and unusual service
sistently, and courageously at Bald-
more"
Fine Work.
After detailing the trip to Baltimore,
the arrival. and the preliminary work.
Chief Belt briefly sums up the work OF
his men. as follows:
After hard fighting in McCielIan's
Alley, the fire at this point was pre-
vented from travelling TO the opposite
side OF the alley. thereby protecting the
buildings that faced Hopkins Place and
Fayette Street at this point. / then d.
rected the companies to move to. the lee
ward of the fire. frequently changing
their positions as the flames advanced,
until tho Maltby Hotel was reached
early Monday morning, where, with the
assistance of the Philadelphia and Balti-
more companies, the fire was practically
checked at that point this department
alone having five streams on the fire.
The depa rtnent's attention was then
given to the lumber dock on the eastern
side OF Jones Fails where the fire was
rapidly spreading. and IL was here that
the fire was prevented from making FUR
Their progress by the combined EFFORTS OF
this and other departments.
THE firemen suffered greatly from eX-
pSsure to cold. burning timbe and IN
tense smoke, but. 1 am glad 10 state,
no other casualties occurred TO them.
I'm this connection, Il desire TO state
t,f I IN nn n
Bowling. OF this city. for his timely as
sistance to the men In rendering them
medical aid. he having come from WASH
ington prepared with medicine and BAN
dages for the wounded.
Kind Treatment.
Especial attention was given by him
to the treatment of the mems eyes, and
great relief was accorded them.
Il suffered a great deal with my eyes.
being at one time nearly blinded from
the gases and chemical smoke. and l
believe had it not been for the relief
he gave me, 1 would have had to con-
tinue fighting the fire in a blinded
condition.
I'm conclusion. I desire to express my
deeply grateful appreciation for the gal
liant, heroic. and efficient work of the
men under my command at this fire.
also desire to state that the officers
and members OF the Baltimore city fire
department and the citizens of that city
extended TO the members of this de-
partment nothing but the most courte-
Gus and kind treatment"