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Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-26

Wk cian to lady who came to him suffer.
NS6Nd ing from some nerve trouble "is that
&Szzzy you knit two hours daily
Anlt! exclaimed the lady in
knit?" '-'0''u
because nothing is more soothing to the
nerves, said the medical man. NOTHING con.
auces to such calm and cheerful frame of mind.
L could prescribe valerian for you, but knitting
Will be better 1t will do you much more good
neheve that month of it will cure you."
de spoke from experience He had already
prescribed the treatment, with great success, to
a number Of other women.
Exactly wherein lies the virtue of this simnle
cure for disordered nerves it would perbaps be
difficult to discover. 1t may be that there il
some hypnotic action in the swift movement of
the shining needles upon which the knittera
eyes are fixed.
such action, of course, would be very slight
but 1t is quite possible that it may be sufficient
TO quiet the nerves, and that, too, in much
more sal'ltary way than can be effected by any
drug. At all events, the fact remains
We have notable testimony to this effect
from great writer. 1t is recorded of Robert
Louis Stevenson that when he was restless or III
he used to knit. He found the work soothed
him, though probably he could have given no
scientific explanation as to why it did SO.
Ing "iicer OF Cnese lines possesses pair Of
woollen mits knitted many years ago by a an
army officer who learned how to knit while pass
ing through considerable amount of family trou
BILE.
He declared that he. found the work most com
forting and soothing to the mind. Knitting nav
therefore, be recommended as "nerve-cure' to
men as well as to women, and though it may
not possess the fascination of pipe or cigarettes
it has this much to recommend it as their SUI
perior, that it costs less is much more useful in
its results-which are more tangible than mere
smoke and ashes-and does not annoy people
who dislike the smell of tobacco.
one OF the medical papers not long ago drew
attention to the value of knitting for nervous
people as we may hope that now "the profes.
sion" have become alive to its efficacy we shall
hear more of the good offices it performs for
their nerve-worn patients.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-26

baby or sweet-faced little toddler met anywhere
is legitimate object for kisses and fondling,
practice which cannot be too much discouraged.
writer recently made the startling statement,
credited to a physician, specialist in treating
Group, that an adult with simple case of ca
tarrh can give a child membranous Group. 1t is
probable that this statement needs qualification,
that certain conditions are necessary beyond the
mere contact of breath to develop the germs, but
even the remote possibility should be sufficient to
warn parents and friends of their responsibility.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-26

dicates person who wants place for every
thing and everything in it's place. apt to worry
over little things, and in important affairs calm
and cool. In this formation the person has both
the power to plan and execute, is neat in mat
ters of dress. and is perhaps best adapted for
scientific or literary work; moreover natural
student of human nature
smooth joints Gig. 12), or undevelOped joints,
Indicate a person that is impulsve and arrives
at conclusions through intuition, Order and sys'
tenn is lacking here; seldom do things by a set
rule.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-26

the time Tor the first six months Of life
may be spent
First cover the basket with pink, blue or white
eambric; make a pad of curled hair for the bot
tom; cover this with oiled silk Then take white
dotted swiss and cover the cambric; make deep
ruffle around the top, which may be plain or
edged with ribbon or lace; wind the handles with
ribbon, tying big bow at the side. A tiny pil-
low may be added for the downy head, but most
nurses disapprove of pillows of any size,
Now for the chest upon which the basket can
rest. A wooden box thirty inches long and
twenty-five inches high is the foundation Of the
one described. 1t came from the store filed with
small parcels and was about to be consigned to
the basement for kindng wood when 'the ma
tron" rescued it and announced that from il the
baby's hamper and basket were to be evolved.
The man of the house smoothed the rough
edges, made lid, and then tray of very light
wood was fitted in the top just like trunk tray.
The entire chest was lined with blue cambric; the
tray was covered with blue, then with white point
desprlt; pin-cushions, pockets and powder box
were all put in this tray; it was made exactly like
the timehonored baby basket
The top of the chest cover had piece of blue
silk elastic fastened diagonally across which held
the brush, comb and other small articles Under
the tray was plenty of room for the tiny clothes.
The outside of the chest was covered with tapes
try at a dollar and quarter yard, but eretonns
J or the art tickinss are all appropriate.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-26
CROOKED FINGERS

When the first finger is crooked it denotes a
lack of honor Zig. A.. This must be carefully
watched, so as not to get it confused with a
leaning finger. As SUCH il would have an entire
ly different meaning
Little finger crooked means a jealous, cunning
nature
When you see person having little heshy
Jumps on the inside Of such fingers near the tip,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-26

If the teacher has the tact to make herself be-
loved, she can not only counteract this bad in
huence, but can make the child who is really
baby at heart, power for good in the class.
She can frown down upon slang and boisterous
manners, and interest them much in various
beautiful things that the sayings and doings of
the street will in time lose interest for her pupils.
The child has got to up against tho
rougher side Of life some time, and if he meets
it early, backed by strong influence for good,
his character cannot help but be benefited there
hv
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-26

Philadelphia and whenever question was raised
about the alleged criminality of person before
him, charged with picking pockets, he always
relied upon his observation of the fingers of the
accused. He was not an expert in the art Of
palmistry, but he claimed to be able to detect at
once, and with little chance of error, the char
acteristics of a pickpockets' fingers. Hold up
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-26

- oft as pegs upon which to hang their
EAENSNI stories The race itself originated in
romance daughter of the eleventh
Earl of Derby loved a Wild harum-scarum lad,
natural son of Lord Bingley, and, in spite of pa
rental frowns, eloped with him. The young peo-
pie set up house in little place called The Oaks,
in the parish of Woodmansterne, near Banstead
Downs. The house, pretty old place, had fallen
from private possession into the hands OF varlet
who had used it an inn. But the lovers con-
verted it to its former use, and seem to have
made it a covetable dwelling, for when the
bride, consequent upon financial difficulties, was
driven to seek the forgiveness Of her father, the
latter took over The Oaks. It descended to his
grandson, who gave its name to the race which
has since become famous, won that race, and to
celebrate it, founded and gave his title to that
which half the world goes to Epson to see-
There is always Derby suicide, they say. Her
mit's victory meant the breaking of men-perhaps
of hearts, too. The victory brought the owner
Of the winning horse fortune in six figures, but
the spoils were dear only as having been won
from the man who had stolen his bride-elect.
There were some shatterings over Gadiateurs win
Three men dropped $5oO,000 between them; an
other took and won 100000 to bottle of cham
pagne King Edward, who as the Prince Of
Wales was destined twice to win the Derby, first
saw the race on canvas-in Mr.. Frith's famous
painting. The artist, making his sketch upon the
SPOT, was witness of one of the inevitable TRACE
dies The race had been run, and he turned
aside to peer into booth where refreshments
were being taken. A man with his fingers smoth-
cred with rings was eating pie. He suddenly
turned from his meal, and with a knife sawed
horribly at his throat. He had backed loser.
"The FOOLS lost his money" was the only com
ment of one with the suicide.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-26
BY MARTINI

7 THE investigations of palmistry, the
fingers have as much of a story to
tell as the lines of the hand Not so
many years ago there was magis-
trate sitting at the central station in
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-26
Caution A0ains1

NE of the things upon which careful
mothers insist in engaging nurse for
young children is that indiscriminate
kissing of her charges must be prevent
ed Many parsons consider that a
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-26
The HOmeIy Girl

HE eyes rather wistfully the attractive
qualities of some of her sisters-for-
getting that she herself has a natural
charm, beautiful and rare. In these
tireless days the "Homely Girl' is an
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-26
Romance of the Derby

he great English Derby contests have
served the novelist and playwright full
oft as pegs upon which to hang their
stories. The race itself originated in
I...L4o. Af III n1nurnr,th
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-26
4 Nerve Cure

prescription, madam" said physi.
can to a lady who came to him suffer.
ing from some nerve trouble, "is that
you knit two hours daily"
knlt! exclaimed the ladv in
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-26
A Cosy Nest for Baby

COMMON clothes basket, costing TWEEN
ty-fve cents, may be transformed into
a most charming and comfortable nest
for the little stranger. where most of
the time for the first six months Of life
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-26
E@. @.
"a STlplouS IN
EATIN CT.

that require much self.cOnfdence and self,reli-
ance.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-26
THE CHILD q ScHQok = =
The NfctheY, Reluctantly Turns
her Offspring Over 10 the TeacherI

TIL the exception Of his mother, no
one has so great an influence upon
the child as his teacher His father can
not exercise much real influence, for
Az Aranrinnr L. - ...r. ....nd ,,r, II, nia
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-26
RELATIONS BEST APART
ARE

KEEN question, this; question bring.
ing one to cross roads of life; often a
question whose answering is tragedy.
And it refers to broad subject; yet
I wish 10 make IL broader hv using
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-11-27
TOURIST PROSPECT
is LOOKING UP

The Promotion Committee members
were gratified yesterday at the splen-
did tourist showing made on the pas
senger list of the Korea, there being
seventy-eight persons for this port
Secretary Wood wore a broad smile,
and in commenting on the situation
said:
L look for good tourist winter and
expect nearly all the vessels arriving
hereafter from the Coast to have
large crowds for this place.
My correspondence today is source
of qualification. too. 1 have received
many letters from professional men,
especially from the Northwest and can
ada. who state they intend to visit
Honolulu this winter. I am making an
effort to interest wealthy professional
men all over the mainland. Then I am
also working among the wealthy men
in the cattle and mining states and
look for results there"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-11-27
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Your grocer sells Poi Breakfast Food. =
Black sateen underskirts for rainy
weather. $1-25, at Sachs
Ring up Mrs. Kearns, Blue AL. for
delicious homemade mincemeat.
Island turkeys, chickens and frog legs
at Royal Annex Cafe. Dinner to s.
New line of art studies for china, oil
and water-color painting al Arleigh's-
Meet your friends at Royal Annex
Cafe, Merchant and Nuuanu. Lunch 25c8
A small bunch of keys has been lost.
Reward for return to Advertiser Of
flee.
A pair of rimless eyeglasses were lost
on Saturday Leave at this office and
get reward.
West Hawaii Railroad Co. will hold
special meeting on December f. I'M
portant business.
H. w. Green will collect all accounts
due DR.. w H. Mays, who left for the
Coast yesterday.
New lot of Japanese hand-drawn
linens. eyelet and hand-embroidered
shirtwaist patterns, at Sachs.
Breakfast at Royal Annex Cafe, Mer-
chant and Nuuanu. Dainty and clean.%
Go today and see the handsome
things for Christmas presents on eX-
hibition in Fishers auction rooms.
Call today at Fishers and get the
KEY and visit the Beretania avenue
cottage to be sold next Monday at auc-
ton.
Blankets from CSC. up, comforters
from Csc up, and bedspreads from 'oc.
up at the underprice sale now on at
Sachs.
The stock books of the Pioneer MIL
co will be closed TO transfers from
November % to December 1, both dates
included.
First-cIass tickets to all stations on
the Oahu Railroad and Haleiwa coupon
tickets are now on sale at the once
of Trent & Co, 936 Fort street.
modern furnished house on Alex
ander street is offered for rent. is
mosouito-proof throughout and has All
modern improvements. See our class
fled ads for particulars.
The entire lot of jewelry and watches
of the j. carlo Pawnbroking Co VIII
he sold by Will E Fisher at auction
commencing Friday at II O'Clock noon.
An evening sale the same day VIII
take place.
special meeting of the stockholders
of tho South Kona Agricultural Co..
Ltd. will be held next Friday for the
purpose of authorizing mortgage u
The company's property to the hoha
Development Co, Ltd.
Morgan sells today an elegant
sortuent of Oriental goods, worries
Satsuma bronzes, carved 1urnituIe'
silks laces. pongees. China white siih'
elegant silk dress patterns. at kapio-
lani building. corner Alakea and King
streets at 10 o'clock a. m
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-11-27
R. {. BROWN MAY
BE HEAD MAN

Raymond c. Brown. temporary IN
spector-in-charge at the United States
Immigration station. is likely TO succeed
to the title of inspector-in-charge, &C
Cording to T. S. Immigration Commits
sloner Sargent. who arrived yesterday
When asked concerning the appoint
ment of a regular head to the local
station. Mr. Sargent said:
Il have a very high opinion of Mr.
Brown. who is now III charge tempo
rarily. IT vii! be my purpose. as far
as my influence will go. to have him
made the regular inspector-in-charge
i always believe in looking after my
own men. and when a man is deserv-
ing / believe in having him put in a
responsible position. That is my feel
ing toward Mr.. Brown in this case He
is a courteous. efficient officer. and he
pays strict attention to business"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-11-27
SIS For a Design

We are preparing to move into new
and more conlmodious quarters. and
when we move we shall need a new
supply of ITO Let and For Sale
cards for our real estate department.
We wish to secure a striking and
catchy design for these cards-some
thing new and original We invite
our friends (and enemies) to help us.
For the design that best fills the bill,
we will pay $3.50 cash; for the second
best, $500; and for the third, $3.50. We
have no instructions no 'specifica-
TONS" no ''suggestions" to give. What
we want is something original-some.
thing new. All designs must be sub
mitted on or before Saturday, Decem-
Der s, at our office
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-11-27
PHOTOGRAPHIC CONTEST.

Secretary H. P. Wood and A. Garties
of the Promotion Committee are worn
inc hard to make the coming anna
photographic show and contest CT
ita1Ie one. They have extended 'iie
date for filing entries to DeceIiper -
This will give time for exhibitors %
uauaii and Maui to get their enlie9
in. The prizes are liberal ana d
worth competing for.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-11-27

Tenders will be received at the office
of the Superintendent of Public Works
for furnishing 700 tons of coal, same
to be delivered to the Kaimuki and
Kalihi pumping stations.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-11-27

a special meeting Of the stockholders
of the Pacific Guano and Fertilizer Co.
is to be held on December 10 to consider
an increase in the capitalization of the
company.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-11-27
NOTICE.

AS am leaving Honolulu today, all
accounts due me should be paid to
H. w. Green, No 1873 Merchant ST
DIR. w. H MAYS.
Honolulu, November &c, 1906. 1888
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-11-27

A lost will has cost a deal OF
trouble in thousands of families
When such a paper is put in a
box in a Safe Deposit vault it is
absolutely safe and may be in
spected only by the depositor or
the executor. Henry Water
house Trust Co., Ltd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-30

ening-the lines in his face deepened. Ora
hame continued hastily-eagerly.
Public men," he said, ARE always at the
mercy of the halfpenny press. but you
know Brott your appearance SO often in
society lately has set mems tongues wag-
ging. There is no harm done, but 1t Is time
| to stop them. You are right to want to un-
derstand these people. You must go down
among them. 1t has been Summing In
| Mayfair for you. I know. But have done
with it now. 1t is these people we are go
! ing to fight. Let 1t be open war. Let them
hear your program at Glasgow. We don't
/ want another French revolution, but 1t Is
going to be war against the drones, fierce
| merciless war! You must break with Them
Brott. once and forever And the time Is
| now
Brott held out his hand across the table.
! No one but this one man could have read
| the struggle in his face.
| You are right, Grahame. / thank you.
| I thank you much for what you have
! left unsaid as for what you have said.
| was fool to think Of compromising. Leth-
| erngham is nerveless leader. We should
have gone pottering on for another seven
years. Thank God that you came when you
did. See here!'
| He tossed him letter. Grahame' s
| cheek paled as he read.
| Already he murmured.
Brott nodded.
! Read it,
! Grahame devoured every word. His eyes
lit up with excitement
| my prophecy exactly" he exclaimed.
| laying 1t down. 1T is as said. He can
! not form the ministry without you. His
| letter IL abject He gives himself away. 1t
| is an entreaty. And your answer?
Has not yet gone. Brott said. "You
i shall write 1t yourself if you like. l am
thankful that you came when you did.
You are hestatng?" Grahame exclaimed.
| II was.
| Grahame looked at him in wonder and
| Brott faced him sturdily.
| ut seems like treason to you, Grahamer
| he said. 80 1t does to me now. I want
! nothing in the future to come between US.
he continued more slowly, land l should
like Il l can to expunge the memory of this
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-30
CHAPTER XIV.

A barely furnished mans room, cohiio'.,
g, austere. scholarly. The refuge Oh
80, man to Judge by the piles OF BOOKS
I'd raners which Uttered the large open
writing table. There were dispatch ooNe.
turned upside down. a sea OF parcnnies
and foolscap. In the midst oi IL an '''
deep in thought. , .,
,.i,;tar entering with the freedom OF
,o,,a,ntance laid his hand upon MS
shoulder and greeted him with an air OIL
suppressed enthusiasm. 49,
planning the campaign. eh. Bro't! VT
"a that a handbook to court etiquette fou
will need 1t within the week. There are all
sorts Of rumors at the clubs
Rrott shook himself free from his tit OF
epathetic reflection. He would not have
dared to tell his visitor where his thoughts
had been for the last half hour
Somehow" he said. Il do not think that
little trip to Windsor will come just yet.
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soon all is lost for this generation. Don't
look at me as though I were insane, Ora
hame. Remember that the country is only
just free from a long era of conservative
rule
1.-The better our opportunity" Grahame
answered vigorously. 1.-Two decades of pup
pet government are enerva ting, l admit.
but they only pave the way more surely to
the inevitable reaction. What is the mat
ter with you. Brott? Are you Ill? This Is
the great moment of our lives. You must
speak at Manchester and Birmingham with
in this week. Glasgow is already preparing
for you. Everything and everybody waits
for your judgment Good God, man. It's
magnificent. Where's your enthusia SIN
Within a month you must be prime minis
ter and We Will show the world the way tc
a new era"
Brott sat quite still. His friends words
had stirred him for the moment. Yet he
seemed the victim of curious ndecision
Grahame leaned over toward him
'Brott, old friend he said, you are MOI
ill?"
Brott shook his head.
II am perfectly WELL" he said.
Grahame hesitated.
1T is delicate thing to mention" h
said. Perhaps l shall pass even thu
bounds of our old comradeship. But yo,
have changed. Something Is wrong will
you. What Is it?''
There is nothing" Brott answered. look
ing up, 1t Is your fancy. am vel
enough"
Grahame's face was dark with anxiety.
, This is idle curiosity of mine.' h
said. You know me better than that. Blu
the cause which is nearer my heart thai
life itself is at stake Brott, you are tn
peoples man. their promised redeemer
Think Of them. the toiiers. the oppressed
Gods children. grooming under the iniqui
tous laws of generations OF evil statesman
ship. 1t IS the dawn Of their new day. thei
faces are turned to you. Man. cant yo,
hear them crying? You can't fail them
You mustn't l don't know what Is tn
matter with you. Brott. but away with 1t
Free yourself man"
Brott sighed YEARLY, but already Their
was a change in him. His face was hard
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horror in her soft. full eyes
What would you do?" she murmured
The prince shrugged his shoulders
Well he said, I'VE are not quite medic
val enough to adopt the only really sensible
method and remove Mr.. Brott permanently
from the face of the earth. We should stop
a little short of that. but | can assure you
that Mr.. Brotts health for the next few
months Is a matter for grave uncertainty
1t Is a pity for his sake that you failed"
She bit her lip
DO you know IL he is still In London ?"
she asked.
He must be on the point of leaving for
Scotland. the duke answered. IF he onrs
mounts the platform at Glasgow there will
be no further chance of any compromise
He will be committed irretrievably to his
campaign of anarchy
And to his own disaster" the prince muir
INJURED.
Lucille rema med for a moment deep in
thought Then she looked up.
If 1 can find him before he starts" shs
said hurriediy, Il will make one last eff
fort"
CTo be continued tomorrow)