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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-10-07
FATHER PoWELL's BIBLE READ
TNC5S

The Rev. Father Powell will hold
a series of Bible readings with exposi-
ton at st. Andrews Cathedral. The
first reading will be given tomorrow
at clock p. m. Those who have
heard Father Powell in his wonderfully
clear and simple exposition of the
Scriptures and his practical applica-
ton of the same will be thankful to
have the opportunity of hearing him
again. The readings win be continued
on Thursday and Friday at the same
time and place. All are invited to at
tend. The readings will last half
an hour
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-10-07
DANCE IN HONOR
OF PACIFIC FLEET

Should the Pacific fleet arrive to-
day a dance in their honor will be
given at the Honolulu Seaside Hotel
this evening. Special music for dinner
and dancing will be furnished by the
Kaai Glee Club. A cordial invitation
10 the public is extended, and a warm
and hearty welcome viii surely be ex-
tended to the many friends made dur
ing the visit of the feet a month ago.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-10-07

A meeting of the heads of booths Of
the Gypsy Eneampment viii be held
at the Moana Hotel this (Wednes-
day. morning at 10 o clock. The pres
ence of each head is desired as the mat
ter of decoration and position is to be
finally outlined.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-10-07
The China Shops Excuse for Existence

Fifty ago crockey business the u S small
Importance Every general it little
afford fancy china few and those who
still Plain white the prevailing table
and pottery heresay to the majority
Today every to know all about the china and
made and who
O passion with her.
There are hundreds Of makes and brands.
intelligent sales people explain the details You
about these things
We still doing business at the old stand
~. W. DEHFOND COMPANY, LTD.
5s555 KING STREET, HONOLULU
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-10-07
HEAVY MAIL TO THE COAST.

The Postoffice reports a heavy mail
to the Coast today by the Alameda, on
account of the large amount of steamer
time table postcards being sent to
friends on the mainland.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-10-07

Bulletin No. Il, on Hawaiian
Honevs. by d. L. Van Dine and
Alice r. Thompson. has been issued by
the Experiment Station; also Press
Bulletin No. 81, on 1" Fruit Marketing
Investigations in 1907" by J. Z. Hig-
gins
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-10-07

Hours for registering: to 10 4. m.
II m. to p. M, to p, m. Fan not
at your peril.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-10-07
S25 Reward

Will De paid by the HAWAIIAN GA
ZETTE CO.. LTD, for the arrest and
conviction Of any person found stealing
copies of the Advertiser from ad-
dresses Of subscribers.
C. 8. CRANE,
Manager.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31
INToLERAsLE ITCHING
Fearful Eezema Al Over Bahy's Fass
professional Treatment Failed.
A Perfect Cure by cutleurn.

when my little girl was six mouths
old I noticed small red spots on her
night cheek. They grew 90 large that
! sent for the doctor but. instead OF
helping the eruption, his ointment
seemed to make 1t worse. Then
went TO second doctor who said Il
was eczema He also gave me an oint-
ment which did not help either. The
disease spread all over the face and
the eyes began to swell. The itching
grew intolerable and Il was a terrible
sight 70 see. | consulted doctors for
months. but they were unable to cure
tho baby. | paid out from $40 70 $50
without relief One evening I began
to use the Cuticura Remedies. The
next morning the baby's face was all
white instead OF red. ! continued until
the eczema entirely disappeared. Mrs.
p. E. Gumbin, Sheldon. Ia, July IL, 'OS."
Potter Drug Chem. Corp. 500 Props. Bos,on.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31
Happenings i'm Missouri.
states Mining Wealth.

J. w. MRrstellar. Secretary OF the
state bureau OF mines and mining for
the past year, has transmitted to the
governor the 2ist annual report OF
that department. II shows the ore
production OF Missouri and It's value
for the past year. A summary OF the
minerals mined for the past year IL as
follows: Lead ore. 800, 1881 900 pounds.
valued at s9.s23 900; zinc ore. 450. 1885,
600 pounds. ss,O56,s65; coal, s.7i0.9SS.-
900 pounds, (4.355.4s4 tons) $1,000. 1875;
iron ore. 2l4.726.OOO pounds, s220.-
i76; baryte, 1914, 900 pounds, S2S2,-
$40; tripoli, 12,036,000 pounds, S4s,i44;
copper valued at s70,1S7 and cobalt
valued at s5.462. Total value OF pro-
duction for the year. s26.s23.422. The
total OF S26.S23,422 does not repre-
sent the value OF all the wealth Of
Missouri produced from under the
ground. II the clays, marble, granite,
building stone, cement and lime Sock.
estimated by the United States geo.
logical survey at S6.s62, 100, Is added.
Il makes the grand total OF under.
ground wealth for the year $685.
422.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31
VOGUE IN SEASONS COATS.
Are Slightly Narrower Than Those Of
Last Winter.

The coat is slightly narrower than
those Of last winter across the shout
ders at back. The fronts are double.
breasted, fastened with huge buttons
OF brilliants set in n composition like
platinum.
The revers, which are quite broad.
are made Of old blue satin, that very
good looking tone that comes In so
many fabrics. These are slightly EN-.
broidered with heavy silver thread
forming bees. The long sleeves are
without fullness. each fastened tightly
at wrist with a button OF brilllants,
and finished with frili OF old lace.
The blouse that rises above this
hlgh-walsted skirt is built Of gray filet
tulle In the coarse round mesh that IL
fashionable. II is draped over thin
silver gauze, and shows round
gulmpe and stock Of Mechlin lace. IT'S
sleeves are long and tight. made Of
tulle wrapped around the arm.
Here and there ar embroidered sil.
yer bands. and there Is one large one
where the bodice tucks under the
skirt OF center front.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31
REVIVAL OF GOLD SLIPPERS.
Fascinating Footssar Just Now I'm.
mensely Popular,


In with all the other brilliant fas.
chatting footgear the gold slipper is
revived. This is made OF gold satin
cloth OF gold, but especially OF gilt.
This is the name that Il has always
gone by and there are bottles OF the
liquid sold TO touch up the slipper
whenever II becomes faded.
According 10 the new fashion II IN
not necessary TO wear stockings TO
match these slippers. Instead, they
match the costume. These gold slip
pers do not look we'll with ANYTHING
except black gown. white one, and
these in pastel shades. With all of
them the stockings are OF the same
color as the skirts.
AS bronze slippers are back in fash
ion, the old-fashioned bronze LIQUID in
sold to keep them in luster. These are
very pretty and they are worn with
stockings 20 match. One should be
careful that these stockings do match.
for when they are OF another shade OF
brown they are quite ugly. shops now
have a genuine bronze silk stocking.
which they sell for the slipper.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31
Want Only Fresh EGGS.

At the request OF the Domestic
Science club. wonman's Organiza-
tion, Il. C. Orr, prosecuting attorney
for Livingston county, has issued a
warning TO local dealers that the sale
of stale eggs will subject them to
prosecution under the pure food law.
The women took the matter up with
the state dairy and pure food commits
sioner and received letter from the
acting commissioner, NJ. II. Lamb, ad'
vising them that the sale OF bad eggs
was an ofiense against section 4 Of
the pure food law.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31

II one has an old-fashIoned eoverlet
in rich blue and white. such as our
grandmothers used on their beds, they
can be made over into charming silk
sofa pillows.
While few women would be willing
to cut up good spread for THIS pur-
pose. Il Ia a happy solution for the
coverlet that is worn in places.
Not only do they make attractive
pillow slips. but IL they are made 10
button on they can be Numbered 70
peatedly and win wear for years.
There are now TO be found many
cheap modern spreads in imitation OF
the old-time quilts. These one need
have no hesitation about cutting inao
all sized pillows.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31
Meteor Near St. Joseph,

The strangcst comet ever seen n
this part OF the country was witnessed
falling at ST. Joseph by several hun
dred people the other day The
meteor appeared to drop somewhere
In Kansas. west OF there. The comet
itself seemed to be ball Of tire about
the size OF a street lamp. Its tail OF
stream OF sparks was several feet In
length. Il was Visible about 30 sec
onds. A peculiar white streak and
what is regarded as a phenomenon
which the comet seemed to leave be
hind Il as a path was visible for l5
minutes. Il seemed TO waver. al blown
by the wind. and fade from sight.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31

Ny seven.year-old niece-writes a
correspondent--is an up-to-date young
woman. She has a passion for study.
and thinks OF little but her lessons.
The other day / demonstrated with
her.
Lila" I said. you are working too
hard. Why do you do IT."
We'll. auntie." she answered.
gravely. Il heard somebody say that
the education of a child should begin
with its grandmother. And I expect
to be a grandmother, some day"
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31

Il looks as though the pony coat Of
last winter would be in FIRST style
THIS year. II ls In black and brown,
cut long. with a waistcoat Of gaudy
satin or left quite plain ana mannlsh
The short ones VIII not be Ia nrsl
style. but they viii be- worn BY those
who put a sood deal Of money IN
them iaal year.
Tho new ones are cut on straigh,
and rather narrow llneE, with small
sleeves spd gauntlet cuffs. The ra
vers are o. satin Or skin and the
lnsna buituns ars Of ornamental
lnalAl.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31
Much Vseant Land In MIasourl.

J. H. Curran. president Of the Mis-
souri, immigration association. ac-
companied by a committee OF immi-
grafton officials OF the various railroad
system traverslng Missouri, held a
conference Of several hours duration
with Gov.-elect Hadley. The object OF
the conference was to devise ways and
means for securing thousands OF new
farmers for Missouri. The railroad
officials estimate that at the present
time there are l0.O0O.O 900 acres Of good.
tillable land lying idle and unculti-
waited for the lack OF farmers.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31
Col. Crawford Of sesalla Dead.

Col. John d. Crawford, one OF the
best known men In Missouri Is dead
in sedalia of appendicitis. aged 20
years. Col. Crawford was born In
Sedalia and had resided there all his
life. lie was for 30 years vice presl-
dent Of the Citizens National bank.
served eight years as recorder OF
deeds for Pettis county and was twice
elected mayor OF sedalia. Col. Craw-
ford was well known in Republican
political circles about the state.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31
MlaaourI AnrleuItural Board.

The 45th annual meeting Of the
state board of agriculture was held
recently at the offices OF the board In
the agricultural college at Columbia.
The following officers we're elected for
the year beginning January /, 1908:
President, H. j. Waters. columbia,
dean OF the agricultural college: vice
president. John Deerwaster, Butler;
secretary. George b. Ellis. Appleton
City: assistant secretary. w. l.. Mel
son. Bunceton; treasurer, w. A.
Bright. Columbia.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31

The navy department wants a wire
ieas telephone plant established in
Washington for its use. II the system
Is sufficiently practical to be in such
demand Il will soon be In general use
and vocal messages win be fioating
through the air IN every direction. But
where e the sound while tho message
Il on 80 travelg The query suggests
the old problem: II q tree falls IN the
middle Of a forest where no man can
hear 4, IL there any noise from the
eIaahf
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31

Starch. like everything else. Is be-
Ing constantly improved. the patent
Starches put on the market 25 years
ago are very different and inferior TO
those OF the present day. In the lat.
est discovery-Defsnee Starch-all In
furious chemicals are omitted. while
the addition OF another ingredient. in
vented by US. gives to the Starch a
strength and smoothness never ap-
preached BY other brands.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31
A British peer advocates temporary

A British peer advocates temporary
connscation Of car for automobile
speeding. The remedy is. In the opin-
Ion OF the Baltimore American, rather
drastic, bgt It is evident from the In
creasing number Of accidents and the
disregard for life and limb manifested
BY the speed maniacs that something
must be done in the way OF punitive
Legislation. The present system OF
rnes Is wholly Inadequate; in fact. they
constitute but the smallest part OF the
running expenses OF motoring, and
plainly are so regarded.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31
He aavs others smaIIpos.

]. NJ. Butcher. real estate broker
who left the detention hospital sever,
al months ago while suffering with
smallpox. Is threatened with many
damage suits by those who assert that
he spread the disease. A suit has
been filed In che circuit court by Fred
Hendricks Of this city, asking $3.50
damages, he alleges he suffered as a
result Of contracting the disease from
Butcher.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31
ouIellIY AdIuated shIolda.

A girl who has theories on tbs evils
Of pinned shlalds win not use the tiny
safety onea sold for that purpose. She
compromises by not sewing in her
hhialan after each washing. but hooks
them IN.
A Small uonfnstable hook II sewed
on the corners Of each shield. and an
eye TO correspond on the proper place
on the srnhole. The preliminary
sewing cakes only 4 few minutes. ana
Il much snaler than fastening shiold
with needle ana thread eech time 4 h
changed
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31

Mr.. Powderiy. after investigation.
declares there are few men in the New
York bread line" who want to work.
He suggests state farms. Good. as far
as II goes. But many OF these men
would be OF no use on any kind Of q
farm. Some are better adapted 20
building roads. The plan OF Orlando
=. Lewis for employment stations Is
more comprehensive and more prac-
teal, thinks the Pittsburg Dispatch.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31

For the third time within three
months the First Christian church at
Joplin was broken into and robbed the
other night. The burglars entered the
church through the window in the
basement and completely ransacked
the building. The dozen silver spoons,
the table clothes and the toys and
bells to be worn by Santa Claus were
taken. All atput the interior Of the
church were scattered the stubs Of
burned matches. The police believe
that an organized gang OF church
robbers is at work In the city, as a
number of Joplin churches have been
pillaged recently.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31

The divorce statistics just published
emphasize again the need of uniform
national divorce law as the only means
by which the evil can be kept in check.
As a chain is no stronger than its
weakest link. neither is divorce In the
union more dlhicult than In the state
with the most lax laws. There is 20
use in passing a restrictive law in one
state which can be nullihed at indi.
vidual pleasure In another.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31


evolves for winter time No airy straw and flowers at
stant vee turs and costly ostrich feathers sum up total that makes
ther udong have been added gold and silver blooms that
peshabe understanding durable
ostrich tip N price.
the makers them out the shops cannot supply the demand Fresh
battling information We Just of gold madam
their
The OF the biting with
Of
inch less than a
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury,

~ mercury VII surely destroy the scnse Of smell
and completely derange the whole system whcn
entering through The mucous surfaces. such
artirica should never Be usad except preacrp-
tiOnA trum reputable physictsns the dAmaee thgy
VIII do = ten fold 70 the good you possibly de-
fivr nom them. Halls Catarrh Cure. manufactured
by r. J. Cheney & o.. Toledo, O.. contains no mer-
the blood and mucous surfaces o. the system. In
buying Hairs Caianh Cure be you got the
genuine IL y taken Internally anu made IN Totcdo-
Ohio. by =. J. Chcney a Co. Testimonials free.
Sold By Drnggista- Price. ssc. per bottle.
Take IIAll'a Family Pulls tor constipation.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31
Abused Their Teacher.

Because she wouldn't promise to
treat the scholars" Christmas. the
large girls in the Wade school. Gallo
way county. dragged their teacher.
Miss Mary Fox. In the road. Her
clothes were soiled by the mud and
her dress was torn. But the plucky
little "schoolmarm' OF 20 years re-
fused to surrender or furnish candy
for the so pupils In her care.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31
rhe oovsrnor,s stenonrapher.

Attorney General Hadley has an.
nounced that he would appoint Miss
Mary Lee OF Jefferson City TO the posi-
ton Of private stenographer to the
governor. Miss Lee, started as steno.
grapher under Attorney General Crow
and was retained by Attorney General
HGdley.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31
Gov. FOLK Offers a Reward.

Gov. ]. w. Folk has issued procla'
nation Offering a reward of $500 for
the capture and delivery to the sheriff
OF Randolph county of F. L. Anderson,
who. on December IS, shot and killed
Edwin Magruder, marshal Of the town
Of Higbee. and shot and dangerously
wounded w. r. Cain. The reward
stands good for q period OF one year
from date.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31
Long Walk As a Penanee.

In an interview at Columbia, NJ. II.
Pemberton, representative OF Boone
county in the legislature, declared
that he proposes to walk to Jefferson
City at the coming session that meets
in January. Pemberton gave as his
reason for walking that he is mad
because Missouri elected Republican
governor and win do penance by TAX
ing this long walk before breakfast.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31

An attempt 10 making In New York
to limit the height of buildings in that
city to $50 feet. IL is urged that the
higher buildings, those OF Ave or six
hundred feet, ere a menace to the
health Of the people as well as dan.
gerous In case OF fre. In Boston and
in Washington a much lower limit has
been established by law.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31
Too Much for Mamma.

What's the matter with your eye.
Tommie?"
The boy next door struck me.
mamma.
What for. pray?"
HE said struck him first"
And did your"
mo; honest, I didn't mammal"
We'll. why didn't you?"
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31
A anbx Eell EIva storIes.

After falling FIVE stories down an
elevator shaft and alighting on 4
cement floor at St Joseph, the 2-year-
old baby boy OF Cash Mickum, a rail-
road agent. escaped with nothing more
than a few scratches.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31
Meteers Add to Earth's weioh,.

The meteors which fail upon the
earth in vast numbers every year add
their weight TO the earth Thus the
earth is increasing a minute quantity
in weight each year. but not enough
to be perceptible in thousands
OF years. Except for the escape OF
light gases from the atmosphere there
is no known way In which the earth
can lose weight.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31
Drive s7s Turkeys to Town.

A. b. Wheat and his brother, of
Richyille. known rs the champion tur.
key drivers OF the Ozarks, drove a
herd OF turkeys. containing $40 fowls.
into Mountain Grove for sale and ship
ment. The turkeys brought S359..6l
and weighed in all 1886 pounds. The
birds were shipped TO Memphis. Bir'
mlngham and New Orleans.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31
Two Appointments by Governor.

Gov. Folk has made the following APP
pointments. Charles n. Cooper.
school commissioner for Maries coun-
~, vice X. L. Holmes. resigned; Harry
Martin, coal oil inspector for Kahoka
for period expiring November 4. 1909.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31

Mr.. Rockefeller has just drawn his
check in favor OF Richmond college.
Richmond, Va. for $4,000. Another
item added to the cumulative evidence
that he really has some other business
besides that OF making money.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31

Mrs Charles Brodie Patterson, a
student Of longevity. announces that
IL is possible for a man to live forever.
Precisely. Not only "a man." but all
men live forever. although they cannot
remember this earth. which is rather
limited In it's standing capacity. Man
has to move up to give other fellows a
chance here below.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31

BY following the directions. which
are plainly printed on each packages OF
Defiance Starch. Mems Collars ana
caHs can be made Just az stia a. de-
sired. with either gloss or domestic.
finish. Try Il. l6 on. Cor Zoe. sold hy
all good grooerH.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31
Planek peputy Bank commIsslOner.

Planek Deputy Bank Commissioner.
W. Il. Planck Of Bethany. for nearly
three years a clerk in the Office OF the
secretary OF state, who resigned the
position TO become cashier Of the
Bethany Savings bank. has severed his
connection with that institution to
become deputy state bank commits
sioner under Mr.. SwangeT, who has
been placed at the head of the depart
ment by Governorelect Hadley. The
new banking department becomes
operative January 10. from which
date It is divorced from the secretary
Of states department.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31
nurned orandfatherIs barn.

Bennie McCracken, 10 years old.
was sentenced TO I'VE years In the
training school for boys in Bonneville
in criminal court at Springfield. He
set fre TO his grandfather's barn.
when asked by the court why he fred
the building the boy answered, "Just
wanted TO see II burn."
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31
The Oak Grove Banner se,d.

The Banner. n weekly newspaper
published at Oak Grove In the eastern
part OF jackson county has been
bought by Benton Renick. the owner
OF the Oak Grove News. The Banner
was started rs years ago and was
formerly owned By A. J. Adair and w.
w. Lemaster. The papers win be con-
solidated.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31
81. Jossph'a volunteer FIre Chief Dea

William 3. MeNutt. q years old.
said to have been the first man TO en-.
gage in the book bindery business In
this state. died at his home In 81
Joseph the other day He was a mem,
Der Of the volunteer flre department
there IN 1874 and later served as chief
FOR ton years
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31

A powder firm in Cologne refused to
hll an order from Roumania on &C.
count of previous large orders from
other Balkan states. Naturally. a
Cologne Arm would be able at first
sight to scent war trouble.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31
lmnortnnf fn AAnfhnra.
Rain or Shine.

Small Wallace accepted an invita-,
ton 20 party. as follows;
Dear Louise viii come TO your
party II Il don't rain" (then thinking
that he might have 10 stay home In.
that ease)-"and II Il does"-rhs Do
lineator
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31

n. q. Enhanks. = pFominent lawyer
AZ Milan. and presidential elector Of
that congressional district died 30
GENTLY Of infiamatlcR Of lhe brain ai.
ter three days iilnesR
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31

A society In Norway has concluded
an agreement TO work DIR. de Sayal's
patents for making metallic zinc out
OF low-grade ores. At first about SO
tons OF metallic zinc and about one ton
o metallic lead. as well as a little cop
per and silver, viii be treated each
day.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31

Sir Theodore Martin. the doyen Of
English literature. recently celebrated
the ninety.second anniversary Of his
birthday at his Welsh home. Bryntisi.
Ito. Llangollen.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31

Lord Roberts he's grown so nervous
over the aggressive curl Of Emperor
Williams mustaches that he demands
fof England an army OF 1000. 900 men.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-12-31

Both England and Germany would
sleep better on dark nights IL they
would generate little more Of the
spirit OF brotheriy love.