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The San Francisco call., 1904-02-06
DECREASE IN FAILURES.

Just when buyers of cotton goods were be-
ginning to exhibit pronounced disposition to
place liberal orders, the collapse in the
raw material produced hesitation Consumers
have reduced supplies in the hands of dealers
to point that hecessitated replenishng and
panding, but ii is natural that the market
should become uncertain when the prices for
goods are very high and raw cotton declines
SO a bale in a single day. Notwithstanding
this interruption. a better volume of trade is
in progress, and ii is recognized that goods
were by means a parity with ma
terial at its zenith. New England shoe man
ufacturers have ample business in sight, but
there is much COMPLAINT of the scarcity Of
leather and the increased cost of production
Failures this week in the United States were
246, against 3o2 last week. 35S the preceding
week and 264 the corresponding week last
year.
Failures in Canada number %. against rs
last week, 80 the preceding week and "a last
year.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-06
AntediIuvian Remains.

An Indian Territory exchange says
there is a ridge Of land in the Usage
Nation covered with carloads Of ante
diluvian remains. The collection of
petrifed bones covers several acres and
il is estimated that about 100 carloads
Of the stony remains Of prehistoric ami
mails are lying on the "hOgback." Most
Of the preserved relics Of a long past
period are larger than the skeletons Of
the present elephants and several Of
the bones are still white. A local scien-
tist suggests that the animals fed to
the ridge 10 escape a flood and died
there.-NeW York Tribune
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-06
SENATOR HANNA
MORE CHEERFUL
Attending Physicians Announce
Him to Be Suffering From
Attack of Irregular Typhoid
CASE IS ONE OF GRAVITY
Medical Men Acknowledge 1t
Is Yet Too Early to Forecast
the Result of the Sickness

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-Senator
by his physicians to be irregular
typhoid-that is, typhoid fever, with
the fever symptoms less regular and
marked than in the pronounced types
of the disease. 1t is stated that there
are no organic complications to add
to the seriousness of the case, but the
Senator at the time of the attack was
in literally worn-out condition, so
that his extreme physical weakness
and nervous depression, coupled with
his age, Sc years, and frequent recent
rheumatic attacks, makes the case one
of much more gravity than an ordinary
attack of typhoid fever of compare
lively mild character. ~
The crisis of the fever is not ex-
pected before the middle of next week.
The Senator is conscious and to-day
insisted. on some papers being brought
to him for his signature, but was so
weak that when he was put off two or
three times he dropped off into slum-
Der from exhaustion. He gained con-
siderable rest during the day, but to
an extent his sleep was the result of
his weakness. His physicians tonight
expressed confidence in the Senator's
recovery, but admitted that even If no
complications or unforeseen develop
ments of any kind occurred recovery
would be a matter of weeks and will
require meanwhile the most careful
and painstaking nursing. No one save
Mrs. Hanna, Miss Phelps, the Senator's
niece, and Elmer Dover, his secretary,
are permitted to see him, aside from
the physicians and two trained nurses.
of whom one is typhoid fever expert
from PHILADELPHIA.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-06
WEATHER AFFECTS TRADE.
Bradstreet's to-morrow VIII say:

Weather conditions unfavorably affect trade
and transportation throughout most of the
West, while widely huctuating markets of cot
ton, coffee and the cereals make the speculative
situation of these staples a matter OF concern.
The feeling grows that a late opening trade
and conservative buying to be looked for
in many lines. Exceptions to be found at
the South. which reports wholesale trade
active, especially in fertilizers, live stock and
implements. all preparations looking to i'm
mense acreage in cotton. Next to this may be
classed the Southwest, which. despite cold
Gather, reports trade satisfactory for the
season, the outlook good and bank clearings
large. Eastern trade reports are good as to re-
tail winter trade. which Is said TO have cleaned
up old stocks of goods. AS TO spring trade
however, irregularity is noted.
Wool is firm with stocks light and 3 to 10
per cent higher prices at London. The iron
trade shows little change.
Wheat, including -four exports for the week
ending February 4. aggregate 2. .6o4, ,226 bushels
against 2,917, ,602 last week and 3,975,916 this
week last year
Business failures in the United States for
the week ending February number 216
against 242 last week, 20S in the ike week in
1908 and 247 in 1902.
IN Canada failures for the week number 20
against Is last week and 81 in the same week
year ago.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-06
How Spencer Learned Things.

Herbert Spencer and a friend were
once walking toward an asylum they
proposed to visit. Their way led them
across a railroad, and seated near the
track they saw a young man reading.
This young man was an inmate of the
institution. but they did not know it at
the time.
My friend said Mr.. Spencer, paus-
ing, where does this railroad go to?"
The lunatic looked uD from his book
and gave his interrogation a long stare
of scorn. Then he replied:
TT doesn't go anywhere. We keep it
here to run trains on"
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-06
Kern ApnIies 10 supreme Court

BAKERSFIELD, Feb. = The
county Of Kern has applied to the Su-
preme Court in the suit brought by
Justice Of the Peace Millard TO col
lect fees for services under the old
law instead of a fixed salary Of 1925
a month given him under the county
government act. His attorneys con-
tended that the act is uncOnstitu-
tional. The appeal was taken on a
demurrer, which was Overruled in the
Superior Court and a further defense
was made.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-06

Every man has some fad" said the
quiet man. Mine is minding my own
business" "Ah. I see" rejoined the
philosophical person. You are one of
those monoDolists we read so much
ut."-Chicago News.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-06
Changes in the Postal Service.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 5.-Postmasters
commissioned: California-Sarah Laird.
Alturas; Ernest S. Collins, knights
Ferry; Charles A. Bump, Orosi; Charles
b. Bryant, Sawyers Bar. OCegon-WiI-
liam Hartill, Melville.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-06

Gritty George-Yer look pretty, well
used up. pard. Timothy Ties-Yesi L
went up to see dat lady in de wayside
cottage. Somebody told me she was
keeping ''Open house" Gritty George
Was de information correct? Tim
othy Ties-Yes; she was keeping an
open dOghouse.-Philadelp Record.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-06

A Short Trip Postponed. Louis
Leech informs us that, after conferring
with his wife, he is not going on that
South Dakota excursion-West Branch
Gowa) Times.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-06

ANTIOCH, Feb. 5.-The hardware store of
I RI Baker & Co and the general merchan-
disc store OF Belshaw Co. were entered by
burglars last night. They gained admittance
through side windows and secured about $50
in coin The amount of merchandise stolen is
not accurately known.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-06
Grand Army Commander Black Is Ill.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6-GeneraI
John c. Black. chairman Of the United
States Civil Service Commission and
commander in chief of the Grand Army
Of the Republic, is seriously i'll here. He
has overtaxed his strength and is suf-
fering from partial collapse.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-06

Summoned for non-payment of indus
trial school arrears, a Leeds hostler told
the magistrate that he has family of
sixteen and earns only los week
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-06
TEMPERATURES IS HIGHER.

DR.. Rixey called to see the Senator
shortly after o'clock. His object
was simply to take Hannas temper
ature. which he found at that time to
be 102 2-5, higher, he remarked later,
than it had been at any time since he
has been attending the Senator. This,
however, the doctor did not consider
alarming, as it might be due to cer-
tain local causes not directly the re-
suit of fever. The o'clock call was
the last DIR. Rixey intended to. make
for the night unless something unex-
pected should occur.
The most satisfactory aspect of the
case to-day apparently to the Sena-
tors family and friends was the
cheerful and bright manner of the
Senator, despite his almost utter pros
tration. This they attribute in part
to the slightest kind of an improve
ment in his general condition and to
his relief at the announcement of the
exact character of the disease, which
thus removes his own and his fam
ily's uncertainty in the matter. The
Senator took milk nourishment sew
eral times to-day, retaining 1T on his
stomach without apparent discomfort.
Certain pains which he has expert
enced in the stomach were relieved
by the administration of sedative.
Late tonight the physicians declared
there is nothing Immediately alarming
in Senator Hanna's condition provid-
ed unexpected complications do not
manifest themselves, but they ac-
knowledge it is yet too early TO fore
cast the result of the Senator's sick
ness.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-06
A Guaranteed Cure for Piles.

Itching. Blind. Bleeding OF Protruding Piles.
Your druggist will refund money II Pazo
Ointment fails to cure you in 6 10 IA days Soc
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-06
CONDITION NOT ALARMING.

President Roosevelt called at the Ar
ington Hotel during the day to inquire
about Senator Hannas condition. He
saw Secretary Dover, with whom he
conversed for ten minutes about the
sick man. The physicians gave some
consideration to the fact that most of
the Senator's immediate kin are out of
the city and that several of them are
as far away as Thomasville Ga, but
decided for the present at least there
was no occasion to send for them It
is hoped to. bring about a sufficient inn
provement in Hanna's condition to per-
nit his removal to ThomasviIle.
Five physicians were in attendance
to-day: DR.. Rfxey, the regular ply
sician; DR.. Magruder; DR.. Brewer, from
New York; DR. Behronden, an expert
who examined the Senator's blood for
typhoid indications, and DR.. Oster, the
expert diagnostician from Baltimore,
who will continue in consultation with
the other physicians during the Sena-
tors illness.
The physicians are unable to say
where the Senator caught the typhoid
fever There is a typhoid fever epi-
demic at Columbus, Ohio. where the
Senator visited last month. He left
there about the 18th ultimo and be-
came i'll nine days after that time, the
length OF time that medical authorities
give for the breaking out of the fever
infection. A great number of inquiries.
telegraphic, mail and personal, are
reaching here about Senator Hanna's
condition.
Governor Herrick called on the long
distance telephone from Columbus
Ohio, tonight to inquire after the Sen
ator and asked to be kept informed of
the progress of the case. Secretary
Dover told him he believed the situa-
ton thus far is not alarming.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-12-24

The appropriation by Congress OF
800, 900 for a leper hospital in Hawaii
would mean that it would be under
the direction and management Of
federal bureau or department, probably
the Marine Hospital service. What
would that either be, or mean, but the
taking over the control and care of the
Iepers by the United States Govern
ment ?-Star.
In that case hadn't the Legislature
better stop appropriating for the ex-
penses of the settlement and give Jack
McVeigh notice? Up to this time the
Territory had been in ignorance of
any intent on the part of the United
States to assume its Molokai guardian
ship. Where did the Star get the
news?
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-12-24

A very complete digest of Governor
Carriers annual report to the Secretary
of the Interior at washington, together
with RE Governors Legislative recon-
mendations to Congress in full, viii
be found in this issue of the Advertiser.
This is matter that is of the last in
terest to the people of the Territory.
The Governor, in making up his re-
port. has clearly sought to present the
matter that he has to give in inter
esting form, as well as in the way TO
draw direct attention To the needs OF
Hawaii. 1t is a new departure in OIL
cfaI documents, and a welcome one
The Governors report. in fact, will be
found to be good reading aside from its
advocacy of the best interests of the
commonwealth. In addition to the re,
port and recommendations of the Gov
ernor, the volume contains separate
reports from the several heads of de
partments, and a number of most in
teresting papers upon the leading IN
dustries of the Territory. each writer
by an expert. The present publication
by the Advertiser is the first time tn
report has been given to the public
although this paper has heretofore Civ
en- some mixing of important matter
contained in the document.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-12-24

The Fourth District Republican Com
rnittee has put its foot down hard on
the little conspiracy to deprive the
local Republican party of it's best lead
ers. Hence the smell in the air of over
done veal. The resolutions passed
unanimously by the Committee show
where the Republican party stands and
how small an influence the plotters
really have in their own districts.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-12-24

Something has occurred to stop the
progress OF the Pratt boom in Wash-
ington though, for all that, Mr.. Pratt
may get the prize. SO far as a choice
among aspirants is concerned, the
Postmaster General suffers from an
embarrassment of riches. Mr.. Pratt.
Mr.. Dat and Mr.. Kenake all have their
good points and nothing serious can
be sad against either. Possibly the
Governor will be called upon to cut the
Gordian knot with a definite recon-
mendation.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-12-24

Debs' vote. in the official returns,
dwindles to less than 400 oOd That is
better. A million for Debs, as was first
reported, would nave been an indict-
1nent of the country's morals.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-12-24

If deal should be made with the
All line for lower fares there would
be a. chance to do some business with
Seattle. The latter is port of call
after San Francisco Up in the Sound
country strong demand could be east
~ brought on for Hawaiian bananas
and pineapples.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-12-24

If little bleachery on one sugar
estate can get ND a coast revolt against
thu Spreekels trust what couldn't be
done by Territorial refinery, handling
the whole island product?
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-12-24

The japanese seem to be after one
division of the Baltic fleet, intending
to crush it with superior force. The
effort is to prevent junction and whip
the enemy in detail. Why the Russians
should have divided their fleet in the
first place, unless for coaling reasons,
is an unanswerable query. Certainly
they took great tactical risks in doing
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-12-24

And now the Washington people
want Governor Carter to come on
and divide up the committee consulta-
lions with Jack. Congress. in sts pur-
suit of Territorial data, needs them
both Perhaps some day the people OF
Hawaii will wake up and send one or
the other to the House as a Delegate.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-12-24

The Christmas trade of the town is
about what it was last year. But at
that time there were 5000 sailors in
port. For the stores to have kept up
to The holiday standard then set is
sure sign of improving popular
finance.s
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-12-24

Bacon-''why does he call his
daehshrnd Procession - Egbert-
Because it takes him so long to pass
a given point "-Yonkers Statesman.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-12-24

Nothing is heard of Kuroki. It is
whispered that ne killed himself be-
cause he failed to turn Kuropatkin's
flank at Liaoyang.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-12-24

Come To think it was a man named
Pinkham whom the Advertiser smoked
out of the plumbers trust.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-12-24

There is something doing'~
at the New England Bakery.
since Chas. H. Ramsay has taken
charge.
Every thing is coming our way" es-
pecially orders for catering parties The
telephone rings. A lady inquires Have
you got any fresh charlotte russo pat
tie shells or some of those delicious
whipped cream short cakes, cocoanut
biscuits or macaroons? If so, please
send us some with that Nesselrode pud-
ding and lovely tutti frutti ice cream.
Also please put in a five-pound box Of
those delicious chocolates, bon bons and
glace fruits you sell for 81. 50''
The above is a sample of the many
orders We are getting.
We are making every thing in broadly
pastry or candy.
If too busy getting ready for.
Xmas, cali up "a. We can help
you out.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-12-24

Senator Beyeridge was talking about
severe rebukes.
LAS severe a rebuke as I know of,
he said, was one that New York
millionaire administered to his son.
1.-THE son is hard drinker. He does
no work. Most of the day he lounges
at some one or other of his clubs. TAX
ing a brandy and soda every hour or
so, and in the evening, after a good
deal of wine with his dinner, he drinks
steadily until bedtime
Nevertheless, he is a young and
handsome chap, and goes out during
the season a great deal.
zone day he received an invitation
to bal masque, and that evening he
discussed with his family the various
DISCUSSES that he might reasonably
wear. After a good deal of talk he was
still undecided, and, turning to his
father he said:
How would you advise me to go to
this masque, sir?'
"'Go sober the father answered,
bitterly. Evening Wisconsin.
At dinner in a New York club, says
writer in Men and Women. General
B. F. Butler remarked that he was
personally acquainted with the three
greatest liars in America.
Name then!" shouted the company.
81 don't like to be personal in my
remarks said the general, looking out
of his funny eye at Eli Perkins, who
sat three seats away.
'tOut with 'emi" demanded the crowd.
who are the three greatest liars in
American"
"Wen. Mark Twain is one of Them"
admitted the general, and Eli Per
kins is the other two"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-12-24
CITY MESSENGER SERVICE

Should you want a messenger in g
hurry. ring up the City Messenger Ser
vice, Tel Main 7S. Office. Fort street
near Hotel. All orders promptly at
tended to by good. reliable messengers
NJ. ]. SANTOS,
Manager.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-12-24
SOME GOOD STORIES.

Stojan-Zikits-G yurgyits. who was
born in 1857 of Servian parents in the
little village of Kamenitza. near Nish
cat that time in Turkey), and who has
Just completed his 117th year, has re-
markable history.
In 1904, when the grandfather of the
present Servian King, Kara George
(BIack Peter), proclaimed the revolu-
ton against the Turks, Stojan Joined
the revolutionists and fought in several
battles, receiving a severe sabre wound,
which nearly cost him his life. After
his recovery he swore vengeance on the
Turks and returned to his home. where
he organized a band of hajduks (rob-
bers) sixty strong. became their lead
er and gave a, great deal OF trouble to
the Turks, plundering entire villages
and killing their inhabitants. In the
Greek war he was captured by the
Turks, but escaped. Though many
years robber captain he was never
run down.
Stojan is proud of the fact that he
never worked in his life, and that he
lives entirely, as he says, out of the
savings" which he plundered from the
Turks. Questioned as to whether he is
not yet tired of his life, he replied:
"As long as I am able to, drink my por-
ton of roxy (whiskyl and wine I shall
only be too glad to be on this side of
the world. ''aSHe was married twice, has
four daughters, of whom three are liv-
ing. The oldest is so and the youngest
40 years old. His memory, sight and
teeth are still good, but his hearing is
bad
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-12-24

The late Bishop Beckwith, of Georgia,
was fond of his gun and spent much
of his time hunting, says a representa-
tive from that state. One day the
bishop was out with dog and gun and
met member of his parish whom he
reproyed for inattention to his religious
duties.
You should attend church and read
your Bible said the bishop.
'I do read my Bible, bishop" was
the answer, land don't find any men
ton of the apostles going a-shooting.''
NO. replied the bishop, 1.-The shoot
ing was very bad in Palestine, so they
went fishing instead. Nashville Ban
ner.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-12-24

A Western minister who travelled
through Arkansas some years ago tells
interesting stories of the ignorance dis
covered in some sections. While cross
ing the country he was approached by
longshanked native, with vigorous
double action to his jaws.
Hi, there said the native. Where
did you come from?''
From Kansas replied the stranger.
where's that?"
ooh, about $50 miles north.''
who's President up there?"
cleveland"
why Gin surprised tone). he's Pres
ident down here, too
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