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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-10-21

The young man stopped. picked up a
coin from the floor of the street-car.
examined it attentively, and then. "Has
anybody lost five-dollar gold piece?''
he called in loud voice.
instantly the solemn man at the other
end of the car strobe forward. eyes.
We lost a fve-dollar gold piece.'' he
said eagerly, holding out his hand.
Well,' said the young man. giving
him the coin, 81 IN sorry for YOU.
Here s five cents toward making good
your loss Woman Home Compan-
ion
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-10-21
The Ethics OF PIG
Continued from Page -

paper. I found an old negro man with
an express wagon to hire; and we tled
the pig in a sack and drove down to
the, circus grounds.
II found George B. Tapley in a little
tent with a window flap open. He was
a fattish man with an immediate eye,
in a black skul1-cap, with a four-ounce
diamond screwed into the bosom of his
red sweater.
Are you George B. Tapley?' I
asks.
I swear it, says he.
" We'll, I've got it, says I.
Designate says he. Are you the
guinea pigs for the Asiatic python or
the alfalfa for the sacred buffalo?'
" Neither, says I. I've got Beppo,
the educated hog, in a sack in that
wagon. I found him roofing up the
flowers in my front yard this morning.
I'll take the five thousand dollars in
large bills. if it's handy
George B. hustles out of his tent,
and asks me to follow We got into
one of the side-shows. In there was a
jet black pig with pink ribbon around
his neck lying on some hay and eating
carrots that man was feeding to him.
Hey, Mac calls C. B. Nothing
WIOIlS Will Tic NOIIu-h lOG lIl1S IIIO1 II
ing, is there?'
g Him? No. says the man. He's
got an appetite like chorus girl al
1 a. m
"fHow'd you get this pipe?' says
Tapley to me. Eating too many pork
chops last night?'
the ad.
1 IyY1 NV
thing about it. You've beheld with
your own eyes the marvellous, world
/ wide porcine wonder of the four-footed
kingdom eating with preternatural sa-
gacity his matutinal meal, unstrayeG
| and unstole Good morning.
| II was beginning to see. I got in the
wagon and told Uncle Ned to drive tc
the most adjacent orifice of the nearest
alley. There I took out my pig, got the
range carefully for the other opening
, set his sights, and gave him such g
| kick that he went out the other end OF
the alley twenty feet ahead of his
squeal.
Then l paid Uncle Ned his fifty
cents, and walked down to the news
paper office. I wanted to hear it If
cold syllables. L got the advertising
man to his window.
| To decide a bet" says I, WASH
the man who had this ad. put in las
night short and fat, with long, blacl
whiskers and a club-foot?'
He was not says the man. He
would measure about six feet by foul
and a half inches. with corn-silk hair
and dressed like the pansies of the con
servatory'
AT dinner time went back to Mrs
Peevy's.
Shall keep some soup hot for Mr.
Tatum till he comes back? she asks.
If you do. ma'am,' says I you'll
more than exhaust for firewood all the
coal in the bosom of the earth and al
the forests on the outside of it
| SO there, you see,'' said Jefferson
Peters, in conclusion, ''how hard it is
ever to find a fair-minded and honest
busness-partner"
But" I began, with the freedom OF
long acquaintance, the rule should
work both ways. If you had offered to
divide the reward you would not have
loSt-''
Jeff's look of dignified reproach stop
ped me-
THAT don't involve the same princi-
| pies al all said he. Mine was a legit-
innate and moral attempt at specula-
ton. Buy low and sell high-don't
| Wall Street indorse it? Bulls and
bears and pigs-what's the difference
| Why not bristles as we'll as horns and
fur?''
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-10-21
TRAVELLING WITHOUT TIPS.

Herr Grauer, a wealthy German
hotel proprietor, has carried out an
experiment with amt zing results on
the tipping custom. re had a theory
that all hotel employees should be paid
q lying wage and that tipping should
be e bolished in hotels.
Sc le started accompanied by his
vie sd 1aughte-s~ - Lausanne cor
sas<sss- sxri - three weeks
80 tire mr. hot and Swiss
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-10-21

Tommy-"Pop. does a diplomat have
to know much?" Tommy's Pop-"WeIl
he has to know enough not to know
too much.''-PhiladeIph Record.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-10-21

Who'd have thought we'd live to
see our boy in the Legislature?" said
the old man. Nobody" said the old
lady, 'but-the Lords will be done!'-
Atlanta Constitution.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-10-21

Lawyer-"Well, what was done in
the interim?' Witness-'I don't know,
sir. 1 didn't go into the interim. I
stayed in the anteroom Puck.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-05
Gifts to Wounded Japanese.

The Empress of Japan has given away
to the wounded veterans of the late war
with Russia more than 5000 artificial
legs and arms and more than 1900 glass
eyes She has taken that responsibility
upon herself and whenever she receives
information of a soldier who has lost a
limb she supplies him with a new one.
The veterans of the war are beginning to
find that out, and she receives many ap-
plications every day-so many that she
has established what looks like per-
manent bureau for the distribution OF
artificial limbs and eyes. The first sup
ply was imported, and she buys a good
deal of her stock abroad still. but the
Japanese are very quick to perceive busi-
have recently been established In which
artificial limbs from the United States,
France and Germany are being Initiated
SO closely that the patentees themselves
would scarcely be able to detect the diff
ference.
recent Japanese newspaper contained
q touching story of a soldier who lost
all four of his limbs in the war. He
was wounded in a skirmish near Muk-
den, was left helpless upon the ground,
and, being caught in a blizzard, both
his arms and both his legs were so badly
frozen that they had to be amputated.
Notwithstanding this terrible afiiiction
he induced his nurse to fasten one OF
the brushes which the Japanese use for
writing upon the stump of his arm and
wrote a poem expressing his patriotism.
He thanked the gods that he had been
able to give so much to his emperor and
his country and only regretted that be-
was not able to give more.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-05
New Mayor.


Councilman John Hanson chairman; w W
Dyar and ]. B. Derrick, reported that:
After investigation and consideration OF
the condition of the finances of the town,
together with estimates of receipts and ex-
penditures for the ensuing fiscal year, the
committee is of the opinion that the tax
rate for the year beginning July next can
safely be reduced to 81. 40 per 500 of as
sessed valuation" The committee recon-
mended the adoption of this rate.
What the Ordinance Provides,
The ordinance which was adopted pro-
vides that general tax of rs cents IN each
500 of assessed value of the real property
within the limits OF the town of rs coma
Park. Md, be levied and fixed for the fiscal
year beginning July i, and, in addition.
tax of IS cents on each 500 is assessed for
the payment of interest; the creation of a
sinking fund and the operation and main
tenance of water works and sewerage
system Is also provided for beginning the
same date. The property owners for
number of years past have been paying
$3.50. and the reduction was the para
mount question at the last election.
The meeting of the old and the new
council was held last evening in the chapel
of the Takoma Presby terian Church. The last
meeting of the old council was scheduled
for S o'clock, but Mayor ]. b. Kinnear was
detained by an accident. Mayor-elect VIII
mer G.. Platt was also few minutes late,
and for while the wags gravely discussed
the necessity of holding another election.
The two mayors finally arrived and the
members of the old council present were:
]. B. Derrick Isle Morrison, j. H. Van
Houten, E. NJ Douglas e. E. Blodgett, l..
R. Grabill and Town Clerk Ben G. Davis.
Report of Treasurer.
The treasurers report for the month OF
May was submitted and approved by the
council 1t showed a balance on hand from
last month of 50, 032.3O which with receipts
from special taxes and cement walks
of s36.45 and permits, 81. make a total
of $3,07575. Tho disbursements during
the same period were as follows: Pump
ing plant, $1,000; sewer system, s24s7b;
street work. S31; street lighting. s2253;
provement bond. s917. making a total or
81, 026.Ss and leaving a balance on hand OF
S2,04S.S7-
The treasurer also submitted a statement
showing the condition of the towns finances
June 2, 1902, when the present council as
sumed office, together with a general ex-
htbit showing the present financial condition
Of the town. On that date there was an
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-05
Colonial Beach Improvements.

The piledriving machine with force of
wharf builders aboard left here this MORN
ing In tow of the tug Camilla for Colonial
Beach to give the big excursion pier there
an overhauling and to make some i'm
provements on it, in preparation for the
busy summer season at the resort. The
pier used by the freight steamers Is also
10 receive an overhauling and to be put in
good condition for the summer traffic. The
new amusement buildings in process of
pany are now rapidly approaching COM
pletion and will be ready for service be-
fore the crowds begin to arrive. Within
the past few months 1t Is stated, fifteen
or twenty new cottages have been built at
the Beach for the use of families from this
city, who will spend the summer there.
Preparations are being made for the extern
sion of the electric lighting system through
out the town.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-05
Transfers Of River Graft.

The little bay schooner Bertha May, a
regular trader to this city with wood and
other cargoes from Chesapeake bay points.
has been sold by her owner, Walter T.
Jackson, to Levi Leedman. The transfer
was recorded in the custom houses at Bal
timore and Alexandria several days ago.
The Bertha May Is schooner OF thirty
seven tons burden, is f1fty-nine and one
half feet long and was built at Dorchester
county, in Maryland, In 1876. She halls
from Alexandria, and has been employed
on the Potomac for a number of years. 1t
is stated that the new owner of the schoon-
er Will keep her in service on the river.
The transfer of the steamer Queen Anne
from the Queen Anne Ferry and Equip
ment Company OF Baltimore to the WASH
ington and Potomac Steamboat Company
of this city has been recorded in the cus-
tom house at Baltimore and also In the
Georgetown custom house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-05
INSPECTION of Local Steamers.

Messrs. Taylor and Powell, assistant
United States inspectors of steam vessels,
were in the city yesterday and inspected the
tug Resale, belonging to Mr.. Lewis Smoot,
lying at the foot of Sd street southeast.
Though the inspection of the steamer was
a thorough one and embraced not only the
hull of the tug but her boiler and machin-
cry as well, she was successful in passing,
and viii have her license renewed for an
other year.
While in the city the inspectors witnessed
a fire drill aboard the steamer Harry RAN
dali and at its conclusion compimented
Capt. Reed upon the efficiency and quick
ness of his crew IN getting to work. The
inspectors also went aboard the steamer
lane Moseley and looked over some of her
equipment that was not tested during her
annual inspection.
The steamer I. V. Arrowsmith VIII COM
plete her inspection this week for her per-
nit to carry excursion passengers on tho
river during the season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-05
KNITTED
COFFEE KNIFED AN OLD SOLDIER.

An old soldier, released from coffee at ~, res
covered his health and tells about IL follows:
II stuck to coffee for years although 1t knitted
me again and again.
About eight years ago (as result OF coffee
drinking which congested my iiver) was taken
with very severe attack of malarial fever.
II would apparently recover and start about
my usual work only to suffer relapse. After
this had been repeated several times during the
year again taken violently i'll.
'sThe doctor said he had carefully studied my
ease and 1t was either quit coffee die advis-
ing me to take Postum in Its place. had al
ways thought coffee one of my dearest friends.
and especially when sick and / very much
taken back by the Doctors decision. for hadn't
suspected the coffee / drank could possibly cause
nay troubles.
II thought 1t for few minutes and finally
told the Doctor l would make the change. Pos-
rum was procured for the same day and made
according 10 directions; WELL / liked It and stuck
to Il and since then have been man. The
change in health began in a few days and sur
pr,sed me- and now. although seventy-two
years OF age. do lots OF hard work aud for the
past month have been teaning, driving sixteen
miles q day besides loading and unloading tho
wagon That's what Postum In the place of coffee
has done for me. like the Postum as we'll
as | did coffee.
IT have known people who aid not care for
Postum at first, but after having learned to make
1t properly. according 10 directions. they have
come to like 1t well coffee. never miss a
chance TO praise it." Name given By Postum
Co. Battle Greek. Mich.
Look for the little book. The Road to Well
viiie,.' In pkss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-05

of his welcome, and cannot afford the ex-
pense that the journey would cost Adml-
raj Togo is a poor man. He has no means
except his salary, and an admiral of the
japanese navy does not receive much more
than an ensign in that of the United States.
If he could come privately and avoid all
demonstrations he would be glad to do so,
but that is impossible. At one time 1t was
thought that the Japanese government
would send a fleet of its victorious vessels
to Europe and the United States through
the Suez canal. The plan was seriously
talked over and Admiral Togo was TO have
been in command, but 1t has been decided
that no advantage could be gained and no
important purpose could be accomplished
to justify the cost of such an expedition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-05
Retiring Mayor.

outstanding indebtedness of s1,o60o3, with
a cash balance on hand of $50 SO, leaving a
deficit of 81 027.07 AT the same time the
bonded Indebtedness of the town was as fol-
lows: Water and sewer bonds, s5T 600: gen.
eral bonds, 5000; certificates of indebted
ness, $500 making total of $50, 500. No
amount had been deposited to the credit Of
the sinking fund.
During the four years of the term of
Mayor Kinnear. and practically the present
council, the deficit of 81 .92T, OF was paid. and
all current bills were promptly met. At the
present date there is no floating indebted
ness, and there is turned over to the incom-
ing mayor and council the sum of S2,64S. 81,
of which sum are obligations amounting to
$Gg,s46. Leaving an available balance on
hand of 81 .350.41. During the past four
years there has been deposited in the sink
ing fund 81, 1927, and paid therefrom In
cancellation of water and sewer bonds ST.
O2s.55. leaving a balance In the sinking fund
~ x71 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-05

ganized with the express purpose of pro-
noting prejudice against the empress
dowager and to prevent the retention of
power by the present emperor after her
death, but a still larger number are
pledged to use their best efforts to re-
store him to power.
If a little learning is a dangerous thing
some of these young men will undoubt-
edly become disturbing influence among
the conservative and old-fashioned ruling
element in China.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-05
REDUCTION IN TAXES
First Official Act of Takoma
Parks New Town Council.
MEETING OF OUTGOING BODY
Treasurer's Report Showing Condi-
ton of the Municipal Finances.
ADDRESS OF RETIRING OFFICERS
Mayor Kinnear Pays Compliment to
His Associates and to The
Evening Star.

The first official act of the new town
council of Takoma Park Md. after the
members were sworn in last evening was
the adoption of an ordinance reducing the
tax rate from $50 to s1.40 per 500. This
action was taken after the members of the
council and the mayor had expressed their
views on the ordinance and following dis
cussion of the report of the finance COM
mittee. There was only one dissenting vote.
The finance committee, composed OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-05
Guatemalan Forces Effect Union

A dispatch from Mexico City last night
says: The latest news from the Guatemalan
revolution is that Gen. Leon Castillo and
his forces have effected a junction with
Gen. Toledo. making the total invading
force 1900 well-armed men. Some revolu-
tionists have come from below to Acajutla,
which is a Salvadorean port, and will push
on to join the main invading column.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-05
Convicts ESCAPED Under Fire.

About twenty convicts working at the hol-:
low-ware plant OF the Alabama Manufac-
turing Company. at North Birmingham,
Ala, made desperate dash for liberty yes
terday, q coal pick being used to make an
opening In the stockade fence. The guards
opened fire. and majority of the prisoners
halted. Six. however. got away. but marks
Of blood left on the fence Indicate that two
Of the men were wounded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-05
4pilkezo

the cereal that contains in proper
proportions all the necessary food
elements.
Apitezo is easier to digest, and
more nourishing than beef or eggs.
And it contains vegetable iron,
which energies the system by in
creasing the number of red corpus
cles in the blood.
Eat Apitezo for a month and you
won't need tonics. You'll feel bet
ter and you'll enjoy your meals bet
terror Apitezo with cream is as
dainty and delicious a combination
as you could wish to eat.
Apitezo Biscuits, 15c. the package. Apt
tezo Grains. 10c. the package.
Sold by grocers everywhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-05
Togo VIII Not visit Us.

Admiral Togo has decided not to visit the
United States. He has received many cor
dial invitations to come here and would
very much enjoy visiting this country, but
shrinks from the ceremonies and the DEM
onstrations that would naturally be q part
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-05
DIR. Titles
Anti Pain Pills

They never fail 10 cure all cases Of pain. be-
cause they treat the Pain Source-the By
soothing the irritated nerves they lessen the ten
sion. build Up the strength set the blood coursing
through the veins, and thus allay all pain
Periodic headache that UNITED for bust
ness several days at a time has been my life ex-
perience. / found first relief IN DR.. Miles Anti
Pain Pills, and since then ] invariably ward them
or BY taking pin when feel them coming on.''-
E. NJ. MooBERRY, Windsor. Ill.
The first package win benefit, II not, the drug
gist viii return your money,
% doses rs cents. Never sold in bulk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-05
Payments on Bonded Debt.

OF the bonded Indebtedness OF $4,000,
there has been paid 5000 for water and
sewer bonds. $1,000 for general bonds. $500
for certificates of Indebtedness, making
total of $500, leaving outstanding water
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-05
Aches

Of some kind the heritage OF nearly every one
from the infant and the collie the middle aged and
the distressing, miserable headaches, to the aged
with nervous muscular and rheumatic pains.
remedy TO relieve in all must be founded
on the right principle, and that accounts for the
wonderful success Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-05

Coal that is half slate means more
work for the fireman and less heat
from the furnace.
Food that is half waste means
more work for your stomach and
less energy for your system.
The best food for brain workers
is the one that enriches the blood
most, and draws least of it from the
brain during digestion.
You can keep your body healthy
and your mind clear by eating
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-10
E1opement.
In a. Coal Car
DISGUISED COUPLE TRUDCE
BACK HOME AND THE MAN
Is PUT IN JAIL.

ToRRIEGTOE. CT, April 10.-Firc
hours of cold riding in sondola coal
car took all the romance OUT of her
elopement for Elizabeth Pennington.
16 years old, OF this city. She ran
away with Warren Smith, who IS just
twice her age, and walked back. She
is at home again with her father. a
well known citizen. and Smith IS in
jail. They started for Millerton, y. y,
a Gretna Green to all this part OF Con-
necticut. They went first to winstead
to catch a Central New England train,
but arrived TOO late for 1t.
Smith entered a freight train made
up and headed westward.
That will take US to Millerton." he
said.
The girl agreed to steal the ride. and
he helped her into the empty coal car.
II they had asked they would have
learned that the train would not stop
this side of Poughkeepsie. so miles.
The keen wind blew bitter cold
upon the runaways. and they were al
LiOoI lISSGh WHICH, LnCS Oub
after midnight. Taey found shelter in
PougAkepsie. and started next morn
ing to trudse back. They did not
stop even 70 hunt up q parson. Night
fall found them at Boston Corners. IN
Eastern Ditchess county. A farmer.
took them in. They slept in an aSan-
doned building In East Canaan. Ct.
the next night. Their meals along
the road they begged at farn-houses.
Arriving IN Winstead. the girl found
work In q silk factory. and the couple
went to board with c. c. Scranton and
his wife. Scranton Is a fisherman and
q friend OF ex.President Cleveland.
Here tho police found the girl. The
clippers were brought TO ,Irvington..
where Smith was bonded over for
trial. Both he and the girl deny that
they are married.