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ter; John Edwards, secretary, and s.
r. Morse. treasurer. After the installa-
ton there was the selection Of the ap-
pointive officers and the presentation
Of a magnificent clock to w. B. Curtis.
the retiring master, by H. W. Osthoff,
on behalf of the members of the lodge.
who in that manner showed their ap-
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-07-01
''Home Builders" REESE
Notice Taken By
This Paper.

The offices of the 'Co-operative
Home Purchasing Society were crowd
ed yesterday with natives, Many os
these were there to learn anything they
could regarding the stability of the
copartnership running the Society os
Of the Equitable Underwriting &
Trust Company. Qnc.).' which poses
as guaSantor of the contracts. There
were also a number of .'new members, =,
people whom the numerous agents of
the copartnership had sent tc the Of
fices to make out their contracts.
Mrs. Fanny strauch told all of the
members who made inquiries that what
the newspapers said of the Society.
was "aIl hot air" and 'blackrnaiI.'
An Advertiser reporter visited the
offices about five o'clock yesterday aft
ernoon for the purpose of asking ques-
tions concerning the outfit. Man
ager strauch and his wife, clerk, and
another person We're in the main office.
He told the reporter that they We're too
busy counting the days receipts and
looking over the records of the new
business of the day to attend to him.
The reporter had a list of questions
which he thought would facilitate an
interview. Strauch took these and said
he would write out answers to them.
Here are the questions?
How many subscribers have you
here?
How much money have you collected? !?
How much money have you loaned2
Where do you keep the money you
collect? In Honolulu or San Fran
cisco?
In what bank is the money kept?
Do you Immediately loan the money
collected, TO subscribers or do YOU
otherwise invest any part of it?
What commission do you get!
Do you get anything out of this other
than your commission?
Has the Equitable Underwriting 81
Trust Co, any interest in your Society?
Does it receive any part of the Com
mission which you retain? &
Does it receive any payment Others
than the 81 paid to it by the subscriber?
Who are your partners here?
Have you bank references at San
Francisco showing the financial stand
ing of the Underwriting Co?
When was the agreement made be-
tween your society and the Under
writing Co., regarding these contracts?
Who acted for the copartnership in
making this agreement?
Who is e. T. Rodgers?
Who is c. H. Sedgebeer?
In case any of the subscribers are
dissatisfied with your agency can they
appoint new agents3
When you make a loan do you de-
mand security for the full amount?
If the applicant cannot give security
do you make the loan?
Who in Honolulu, has authority to
sign the guarantees of the Under
writing Co?
Up to 2 a. m. the answers had not
arrived.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-07-01
REGULATIONS AGAINST
THE CHINESE ARE UPHELD

the Exposition, in which Mr.. Loud. ex-
pressed disappointment that no reply
had been made by the Department to
the charges III that article that the
permanent and general condition.. IN
regard to Chinese persons, represented
by the regulations, were unjust and
unfair to the exempt class Of Chinese
coming into the United States"
In reply to Mr.. Loud the Secretary
says that in proper ways the Depart
ment has undertaken TO set forth the
facts and feels shat it has sAtisfac-
torfly answered such OF the adverse
tCantinued q age 8
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-07-01

The New York Journal of Commerce
has thk following:
The BOARD of Trade and Transporta-
ton yesterday received from Secretary
Cortelfou OF the Department of Com
merce land Labor he copy of a letter
which the sent to Congressman George
A. Loud a short time ago. regarding the
reglla lions governing the admission OF
ChiResk to take part in the st. Louis
Exposition AIr. Loud had written the
Secretslry with reference 70 the article
pub sslaed by Mr.. Wong-f<af-Ka Kah. I'M
peritl Chimes V.ea-Ctarnn1Is Toner to
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-07-01

ing goth inst Russian topedoboats port
They sank steamship and sailing vessel and then joined
the three ships lying outside the harbor and disappeared Two
soldiers slightly wounded Damages the
buildings Insignificant. TAKAHIRA.
WASHINGTON June 80, 1904.
To JAPANESE CONSUL, Honolulu:
The of Takushan army reports the details of
the occupation of Fenshuilng follows:
Our forming in three columns operation
the 2 of June for occupying Fesuing where the Russians
forfcaton with FORTS entrencmnts
entanglements and abatis
stubborn
succeeded surrounding the and
Fenshuing the 27th of June The
while those lost
elsewhere Russian officers
were captured casualties estimated to be TO-
TAKAHIRA.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-07-01
IN KUROpATKIN's REAR.

LIAoYANG, July 1.-The Japanese column which forced Mo-
ten advancing along the Liaoyang
with the object of cutting
this place while Kuropatn operating vicinity Haeng
AFTERNOON REPORT.
NEWCHWANG June 3o-A Russian eorpedo destroyer
Lieut. Buruko has Arthur having
fully the Japanese blockade.
CHEFOO June 3oThe japanese erecting
ing Port Arthur, out of range of the Russian guns.
CRONSTADT, June 3oA fire broke in arsenal
today that destroyed Whitehead torpedoes The
to be of ncendiary origin.
WASHINGTON, June 3o 1904.
To JAPANESE CONSUL, Honolulu:
The Japanese reports that early the morn
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-07-01
THE CRY. - .RLAcKMAIL.

THE cRYp Ypsas8lS - S.8LACKMAIL-
what righ0d "a newspaper to
make inquiries 0S~ssA US anyway"
demanded Mrs. St Wfthout per-
mittirg the explaA on that per-
haps it was a newspapers duty to look
into new financial concerns, Mrs.
strauch denounced the reporter. the
editor of the Advertiser. and the -Ad-
vertiser itself as 'blackmai1ers."
It knew yesterday when you come
in and ask about US that you did not
want to become a member or build a
house. knew all you wanted was ".
bIackman US. You would not be- fair
anyway. You want - - you
some Rruey to shut 70 .sa Mrs.
str&s.AzA-1 -, ). !, 5sp.'' 'ns's
tinuaae Blueask US troe nere' rspa,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-07-01
Kuropatkin viii Retire Further North.
A Japanese Column in Ills Rear.
Siege of Port Arthur Progress
ing Slowly -~ Bandits Derail a
Train.
,Assoo1AGEp PRESS oAs1EeRAMsa

,Assoo1AEEn oAsLEeRAMss
CHEFOO, July THE Japanese division
the Elliot campaign against
The Elliot group irregular islands,
off the
beginning
operations against Port Arthur.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-07-01
SIEGE OF PORT ARTHUR.

ST. PETERSBURG July THE siege pro-
cedg slowly The Japanese yet brought their heavy
guns with range of works.
BERLIN July lit that Kuropatkin decided
to withdraw o Haicheng.
Haicheng walled city the railroad
thirty miles of Nechwang Laoyang important
station the north Hacheng captured by Japanese
1894, fortified and held year.
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|(z fonnd both men in lad humor and
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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-07-01
BANDITS DERAIL A TRAIN.

TIENTsIN, July bandits derailed train
Thy-tree passengers killed and hftyeght injured.
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BLACkMA|L ISE:::::::::::::. :: :: :: ::
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asah0 9Hs at 2 pc cent
per cent
nHM cent.
GE ter cent.
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8gasses-
srsollal
Delays Answering a'.. etc.
To Queries Of g ,..-
Advertiser. pared. ss:s On.

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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-17
DRUG FIENDS SEEK ,
AID OF THE POLICE

Three young men of Southeast Mime
apolis,: slaves to the cocaine habit, have
asked Police Superintendent Conroy to
prohibit certain druggists from selling
the poison to them. Altho they come
Of good families and have used the
drug but a short time, they say they are
unable to break themselves Of the habit
as long as they have money; Just so
long, they say will the druggists sell it
to them and ask no questions.
For months they have tried various
cures, but to no avail, and at last they
have become desperate.
The general run of city druggists, the
young men say, steadfastly refuse to
sell the drug save upon physicians pre-
scriptions. The one or two druggists
complained of are alleged to sell to any
one who has the money.
The names of the dealers have been
given to Superintendent Conroy, and al
tho there is no ordinance to prevent the
selling of the "dope' he will ask these
druggists at least to refuse to sell it to
the boys when they are SO anxious to
cure themselves. ....
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-17
the VALUE OF CHARCOAL.
Few People Know How Useful It Is in
Preserving Health and Beauty.

Nearly everybody knows that char
coal is the safest and most efficient
disinfectant and purifier in nature, but
few realize its value when taken into
the human system for the same cleans
ing purpose.
Charcoal is remedy that the more
you take of it the better; it ls not
drug at all, but simply absorbs the
gases and impurities always present In
the stomach and intestines, and carries
them out of the system. ~ ~.
Charcoal sweetens the breath AFTER
smoking, drinking, or after eating
onions and other odorous vegetables.
Charcoal effectually clears and i'm
proves the complexion, it whitens the
teeth and further acts as natural and
eminently safe cathartic..
It absorbs the injurious gases which
collect in the stomach and bowels; it
disinfects the mouth and throat from
the poison of catarrh.
All druggists sell charcoal in one
form or another, but probably the best
charcoal and the most for the money
is in Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges; they
Willow charcoal, and other harmless
antiseptics in tablet form, or, rather,
in the form of large, pleasant-tastlng
lozenges, the charcoal being mixed with
honey. g., a.,
The daily use of these lozenges will
soon Tell IN Il lnuCu Ilupiopeu couuACAoh
Of the general health, better complex
Ion, sweeter breath and purer blood,
and the beauty Of it is, that no posi-
BILE harm can result from their con-
tinued use, but on the contrary, great
benefit.
A Buffalo physician in speaking Of
the benefits of charcoal, says: Il ad-
wise stuart's Charcoal Lozenges to all
patients suffering from gas in stomach
and bowels, and to clear the complexion
and purify the breath, mouth and
throat; T also believe the liver is great
ly benefited by the daily use of them;
they, cost but twenty:five cents a box
sense patent preparation, yet I be-;
lieve I get more and better charcoal
in Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges than in
any of the ordinary charcoal tablets. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-17
WHAT OTHER PEOPLE THINK
Teaching Obedience to Law.
, the Editor of the journal. -


Noting the article in your paper relative
to the burning of theeLincoln school build
Ing, with its1 headline, "Implicit Obedi-
ence,' etc.,czl am prompted to- write a
few words concerning this matter of obe-
dience to law, and why there must be
law. If there is one thing. more than an
other, that young humanity needs, it Is
the knowledge of law. and the conviction
that law is essential, and must be obeyed
We can see in this instance what a good
thing twas that the teachers in charge
of those children had command of law
and that the children did not stop to brace
themselves against it, while they asked
"Why?" and offered their objections.
Now, while We are educating the on
coming forces that are soon to take the
world to subdue it, would it not be we'll
to have a department in all the schools
where the prompt action of natures laws
could be demonstrated, and the wisdom
and purpose Of such laws explained? For
instance, let it be shown that to over
load the uplifted leaf of table is sure
to bring an overturning, as table with
dishes once did to the writer's confusion.
and to urge upon the mind Of the children
that a law disregarded is sure to bring
trouble. Other laws besides that of gray
ltat1on could be simply demonstrated, and
made palpably clear. and in the hands of
an enthusiastic educator how interesting
such short lectures could be made.
Passing from natural laws to laws that
should hold the body in health, to moral
laws, and civic laws, there might be a
notable work done to awaken respect and
even love for law, and a worthy desire to
keep the law unbroken for ones own
safety and comfort.
Would not such instruction be beneficial
even beyond knowing the whole multiple
cation table, or how to conjugate q verb.
important as they may be?
commend the suggestion to the serious
consideration of those who must plan tho
curriculum Of study for the schools.
=. - Z. " P
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-17
LITTLE REGARD
FOR CONTRACTS
JAPs THINK THEM BINDING ON
ONE SIDE ONLY.
Chinese Merchants, Says Minneapolis
Man, Are Cultured and Refned-Ex-
periences Of a Patent Medicine Pro-
moter In the Orient-American Clocks
Are Highly Priced for Ornament.

George H. Holden, 1916 Park avenue,
has returned to Minneapolis after an
extended business trip thru China,
Japan and Alaska. Before returning to
Minneapolis Mr.. Holden visited Wash
ington and New York. In the orient
large syndicates and was instrumental
in settling the Spanish war prize money
claims of the United States navy.
81 was in Japan when war was de-
clared,' said Mr.. Holden this morning,
"and was Of course interested in the
[ would not like to be the agent sup
plying them with army necessities. AS
far as my experience goes have never
found O. Japanese that had the remotest
idea Of what a contract might be-, that
is, as far as living up to it himself was
concerned. | have yet to find an hon.
est Japanese merchant.
In China my experience was direct
ly the opposite. All the Cinnamon that
I had business dealings with were scru-
pulously honest. It takes some time to
get acquainted with them, but as soon
as you get to know the upper class it is
pleasure to be associated with them.
They are thoro gentlemen, cultured and
"The problem Of establishing trade
in China in new commodities is always
a problem. met an agent for one Of
the large patent medicine concerns of
the United States. He said that he
had spent over 100000 in advertising
million pamphlets were printed. He
went from one end of the country to the
other on horseback and in small boats,
accompanied by interpreters and guides.
The Chinese would pass by the sign ad-
vertisements and seemingly never see
them. When almost discouraged the
IN +ha
showed confidence in the medicine. He
now expects in short time to get back
the advertising money and reap sub
stantial reward. Among other things
that are having a big sale are American
clocks. big-faced affairs which you see
everywhere. A great many of them
are never started, but it is considered
the thing to have one They are even
hung on the walls of some Of the Oldest
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-17

cost us great deal Of money. This offer pub
1ished in all the leading newspapers Of the coun-
try, also represents enormous outlay. Now.
If we should send out worthless article that
would not help you all this money would be
thrown away. If, the contrary. send
you remedy that will actually produce won
derful and delightful results, you will be glad
to recommend this grand treatment to your
friends.
This wonderful remedy will make the hair
grow just certain the summer sun and rain
will make the green grass grow, and for exactly
the same reason-beCause its workings and effects
are natural.
We have thousands upon thousands of letters
from every state and almost every county to
back us up in these sta tements; and when you
write we shall send you of these letters
with the trial package, enough of them to con-
vince You of the marvellous effects of our treat
ment In the way of producing hair.
It will do other things besides make the hair
grow, too. 1t will restore the hair to it's natural
and youthful color and give 1t the gloss so de-
sirable by all lovers and admirers Of beauty.
* Now, as this trial does not cost you cent
and as we are taking all the chances feel
that you cannot afford to pass it by. We feel
that if you are interested in restoring your hair
you will at once write u.s. giving your and
address-send no money-so can prove to
you that can do all we say and make
you happy by the complete restoration of your
hair Address The Lorrimer Medical Institute
Dept 2069, 11S-12O n. Paca st, Baltimore, Nd
Don't put it off. Write today and you will
never regret it.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-17
BUILDING PLANS
FOR HOLY ROSARY
GREATER AND MORE BEAUTIFUL
EDIFICE IN PROSPECT.
Freaks Of the Fire Cause Wonder to
Observers ~ Pastors Hold an I'm
promptu Reception to Callers Who
Pledge Fidelity and Support for
Future Of the Church - Insurance Ad-
justers at Work.

Insurance adjusters are at work at
Holy Rosary church today, adjusting
the loss incurred by the recent fire. AT
ready the Dominican fathers, headed
by Father Fowler, are planning bet
ter, richer and more beautiful Holy
Rosary church. The plans for the
new structure will not be announced,
and, IN fact, will not be completed, un-
tn word is received from Rt. Rev. l.. F..
order, who is in the east.
"Only one thing is settled upon, -
said Father Fowler, and that is that
the new Holy Rosary will be even
better, richer and more beautiful than
the one which was so ruthlessly de-
stroyed. Work will soon be COM
menced and it will not be long before
the new church is finished. AS soon as
the loss is adjusted and we hear from
1T. Rev. Mr.. Kearney, architects will
be consulted for new plans.'
The. beautiful structure, one of the
imposing church edifces of Minneapolis,
variance with it's former architectural
charm. The roof is fallen in and thru
the openings. made. in what were once
beautiful stained-glass windows, may be
seen the charred remains Of the ruined
interior .-.- .s.'
The fire worked several strange
freaks. At the first alarm of fire,
Father Fowler thought of the sacra-
ment which reposed in the tabernacle
OF the altar, and this was the first
article removed by him. When the
beautiful altar burned, the tabernacle,
thru some unknown cause, was saved
and still remains unframed.
The statue Of St. Joseph is now in the
center of the church. How it was re-
moved from it's niche in the wall and
placed there, no one attempts to ex-
plain. The big central pillar seems to
have gone thru the fiery ordeal without
harm. The delicate cornamentation, the
gliding, etc., is seemingly as fresh as
before the fire. ":1'-
Pending other arrangements, services
will be held in the hall of the convent
school on the adjoining corner. Con.
fessions will be heard there also. This
hall will hold about four hundred PEG.
pie. In the meantime, efforts will be
made to put the basement Of the church
in shape so that services can be held
there. 49,.
Father Fowler and the Dominican
fathers held an impromptu reception to
their congregation yesterday. Visitors
called all during the day, to express
their sympathy and to pledge their
support for the new church.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-17
INTEREST TAKEN
IN LIVE QUESTION
BUSINESS MEN INVESTIGATING
LIGHT AND POWER MATTERS.
What Is Wanted by the Business Inter
ests in Connection With the Granting
of franchises w. L. Harris Out
lines His Opinions Of What Should be
Required of New Company.

Great interest is being taken by the
members of the commercial bodies Of
the city in the matter Of franchises for
the purveyors of electric light and
power, particularly by the Minneapolis
Retail Dealers association and the
Commercial club. Both Of these or
CARNATIONS will have representatives on
the committee to which has been left
the task of drafting the franchise
a report at meeting Of the special
council committee to be held next
Thursday afternoon.
The merchants Of the city recognize
that the question now before the coun-
Gil is one of vital Importance to the
business community and having gained
representation on the committee are
hopeful that measure satisfactory and
reasonable to all interests involved will
be- prepared: .,.,, o+o :;
part at least, from the citizens,' says
W. L. Harris, former president Of the
retail dealers. owe are satisfied with
the gentlemen entrusted with the work,
NJ. Powers, G. B. Holmes and G.. A.
Westphal, City Attorney Frank Healy,
N. F. Hawley, representing the retail
dealers, and representative of the
Commercial club.
"Our association welcomes competi-
ton in this field, but we want substan-
tial competition and are not in favor Of
granting franchises to any company
that does not show evidence of suff-
cient responsibility to carry out it's part
Of the contract. If the new company
can deliver the goods and give ade-
ouate compensation for privileges grant
ed in accordance with a carefully con-
sidered contract protecting all interests,
we are in favor Of it.
"Three or four provisions Of para
mount Importance should be embodied in
the franchise ordinances; first, a reason
able maximum rate for commercial
lighting and power with an opportunity
for revision in the future in the event
that improved methods for generating
electricity are devised; second, a dis
tinct and definite stipulation as to COM
pensation to the city for using the
third, provision for good and sufficient
bond in generous sum for the com
plete installation Of an electric plant
within a reasonable time; fourth, the
utmost publicity as to rates and con-
tracts; fifth, we'll defined provisions for
acquisition of the plant by the city at
the end of the franchise period; these
provisions, we think, should be in all
franchises whether granted to the old
company, the new one or to BOTH .
The whole matter is Of particular
interest at this time from the fact that
the merchants Of the city for a year OF
more have seriously considered plan
to establish plant for supplying them
selves and the general public with cleo
trio light and power. The retail deal
ers stand ready at any time to accept
an ordinance containing the provisions
outlined unless the Minneapolis Gen
eral Electric company is willing to re
& Trolley company signifies it's willing
ness to agree to amaximum sliding
scale for light and power.