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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-11-21

Two years ago, when the fire was rag
ing at its worst, the sight of the classic
outlines of the Fairmont Hotel, stand
ing out white against the black clouds
of smoke, lent hope to the anxious thou,
sands. When the flames swirled fercely
about it, to many it seemed that the
last hope was gone. At that time the
Fairmont Hotel was 5ust about to open.
Three years of time, and more than
three millions of dollars had been spent
in the construction of the building and
the fnishings and furnishings Of its in
terror. How wei the building was con
is evidenced by the fact that it
came out Of the stress and trial Of both
fire and its accomplishments without a
single injury other than the complete
destruction of everything IAfammabIe
to be found inside of its walls.
After the reaction Of the first month
had passed, work was Immediately
commenced to rebuild and refurnish the
entire building, at a cost Of over two
million dollars, the work of reconstrue-
ZION went on. over n4HOu uOIldIB
was spent in interior fnishlngs and fur
niture, and the magnificent appoint
ments of the house as it stands today
speak well for the care and taste used
in the selection. The formal opening
of the hotel to the public took place on
the 18th of April, 1907, just one year
after the catastrophe, at which time the
Chamber of Commerce gave a banquet
in celebration of the event. On the
21st of April, 1907, the doors were
thrown open to the public with SPLEEN
lid reception, to which nearly all San
Francisco came.
The hotel was not fully complete at
that time. Some of the rooms on the
upper floors were not ready, but when
The Palace Hotel Company, which for
merly operated the old Palace Hotel on
Market street, took hold, determined TO
push things through, the work went on
With amazing rapidity. Today, more
han any other building in San Fran
cisco, the FdirmonG stands a monument
10 the energy and determination OF her
citizens.
In it San Franciscans have a hotel
IF which they can justly be proud, as
n the matter of location. it stands
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-11-21

absolutely unsurpassed in the world. In
she matter Of appointments, service. and
exclusive features which make hotel
life pleasant, it is without peer. The
Fairm0nt Hotel today has capacity foi
taking care Of one thousand guests
It's entertainment features are so nu-
merous and So varied that, as has hap
pened many times, as many as six diff.
ferent gatherings, including banduets
balls and public meetings, can be held
under its roof a the same time. and
under such favorable conditions that
one assembly scarcely realizes there is
any other in the house
The view from the Fairmont is such
as to make the most blase and expe-
rienced globe trotter stand in wonder
and anazement. From its windows flor
every room in this magnificent hosiery
IS an outside rOom) can be seen the
superb panorama of the Golden Gate,
the Bay of San Francisco, crowded with
ships from ali parts of the world. the
mountains and hills of Contra Costa
County on the other side of the bay,
with Mt. Diabl0 80 miles to the south
east, and Mt. st. Helena over a hundred
miles to the northeast breaking the
of the hotel lies the busy city, IN which
new steel sky-scrapers are rising in
place of the old style business houses
which were destroyed
Chinatown. almost entirely rebuilt in
a new and better way, is but a few
minutes walk from the door of the
hotel. By means of the various street
car lines which pass its doors all parts
of the city, the ferries and railroad
stations, the banks and exchanges, re-
tail business and theater eenters, as
well as the residence portions of the
city can be easily reached.
The Fairmont Hotel differs from al
most any similar institution in the num-
Der of unique features which it offers
for the entertainment of its guests.
Because of these, it is easily the social
center of San Francisco; you might
say, of the State. Just as the old Palace
Hotel, which is now being rebuilt on
new and greater scale at the old site
on Market street, was enc of the most
famous hosteIeries of the world, and
guests of all nations, so the
Fairmont, under the same management
which so adequately took care of the
affairs of the Palace. is most cosmo-
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-11-21

poltan, and in its halls will be found
the experienced travellers from every
country of the world
The bali room Of the Fairmont Hotel
Is one Of the most beautiful, as wei as
one of the largest, in existence. 1t has
one of the few spring floors to be found
in the country, making dancing pecu-
liarly delightful It is decorated in
white and gold with hangings of blue
satin tapestry. Its walls are covered
with mirrors, between which are deeora-
tons by the most famous mural artists
of the world. And the ballroom is not
merely an ornament. San Franciscana
are very soeiable people, and the rec
ords Of the ball room show that it is
occupied an average of three times
week during the social season. Behind
it is the famous red banquet room,
which has. perhaps. held more distin-
guished company than any other room
of its kind west Of Chicago. On the
floor below IS the magnificent Norman
Cafe banquet room, hall of superb
proportions and simple grandeur. It is
the best illustration Of a hall Of the
Norman period. Even the tesseIated
floor is made Of special design, char
aeferistic Of thesSNorman times. From
the lofty ceiling hang chandeliers Of
quaint design, made Of hand wrought
iron in Paris especially for this room,
The long French windows, which cover
the entire north side of the Norman
Cafe. open on the terrace, bro8u,
tagged promenade, which overlooks the
Bay of San Francisco and the city
Upon special occasions Of large enter
tainment, the terrace is eanvassed in,
making another hall, almost as large as
the Norman Cafe itself. On warm days
the terrace presents an animated scene.
one largely of Paris or tine
in London. Here parties
of convivial spirits gather around the
tables where lunch is served in the open
air. overlooking the most beautifuI
of mountain and sea.
Another thing for which the Fair
mont Hotel is noted is the number and
variety of its different dining places
In them enc may find place to dine
as suits his convenience. The Laurel
Court, which is Immediately behind the
lobby, offers a convenient grill for
ladies and gentlemen Further on is
the main dining salon, with aecommoda-
tons for three hundred people. This
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-11-21
NEW CHURCH COMPLETED.

TIE new church Of the Holy Apos-
ties, on Waianuenue street, has been
completed and handed over by he con
tractors. .HackfeId & Co. The building
IS a worthy addition to the ecclesias-
teal editces Of the city 1t is in the
Gothic stvie Of architecture ard j.
surmounted by a tower ninety-five feet
high. In addition to the main build
ing. which IS thirty by forty feet, it
includes altar. chancel. ch0ir-room and
vestrv-room. The contract price was
$500 Internal fittings IL koa are To
be added. and for these the mahogany
lumber company has given the timber
free The old church building viii be
used for Sunday school purposes
Hilo Tribune.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-11-21

room is done in white and gold with
sllilen tapestries. From its windows,
as one dimes, he may look out over the
bay and the shipping. Then there is
the beautiful grey breakfast room,
which is particularly well adapted for
private dinners luncheCns and ban.
1uets. I'm other parts of the same floor
are found the special Yea and card
rooms set aside for the use of guests
who wish to entertain IN a less formal
way. Then there are private dining
rooms, where organizations may meet
around a friendly board. On floor a
is found the crypt, one Of the most
unique cafes in existence. II is in tina
corner Of Mason and Sacramento and
is extremely popular with the business
men of San Francisco. 1T offers a com
Portable grin and bar for men, where
special attention IS paid TO the cook
ing of steaks and chops and old coun-
try dishes. The service here is swift
and efficient, and it is immensely popu-
lar as a luncheon place for business
men.
The Fairmcnt, as it stands today is
the epitome of MOTEL excellence. The
vast experience which the Palace Hotel
Company had in the celebrated Palace
Hotel has been utilized in this house.
To Colonel John G. Kirkpatrick, General
Manager of the Palace Hotel Company,
was given the task of instilliug into
a brand new house the spirit of hos,
pitality which made the old Palace Hoo
tel celebrated in two hemispheres. How
well he has succeeded in doing this 10
evident the moment one enters the
doors of the Fairnont. For the Palace
Hotel spirit of hospitality enfolds one
like a garment, making his visit one
of delight, his leave. taking one of re-
greet, and his memory of the time so
spent one Of great pleasure.
The Fairmont Hotel offers 10 the
all the conveniences and luxu-
ries known to the best modern hotel,
together with many exclusive features,
some of which we have spoken of above.
Every room in the entire hotel has a
bath attached. For $3.50 one may thus
enjoy a pleasant room, beautifully fur
nished in mahogany, with dainty
white tiled bath; or, for as low as ten
dollars, a suite Of rooms. Visitors to
San Francisco may rest assured that az
the Fairmont Hotel they will find only
the best of accommodations and service.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-11-21

the Hefernan Engine Works of Seattle,
and viii commence the service to the
Hawaiian Islands early in December,
sailing direct from Seattle and return
ing by way Of San Francisco.-Commer-
eial News
The Mauna Loa arrived yesterday
morning from Kona and way ports. She
had 80 passengers in the cabin and %
in the steerage. Her cargo consisted
OF 1000 bags Of sugar, 1910 bags of cot
fee. 15I bags Of taTo, II bags of ava.
) bags of beans. II bags Of ginger, 30
bags of charcoal, So lunches of bana-
mas, 81 bundles of hides, bundles of
sheepskins, l key of butter, % barrels
of oranges, "A cases Of oranges, Is bar
rels dried fish, IA cases of dried fish. IA
cases of preserves. Pnrser Friel reports
that there are 6160 bags of sugar await
ing shipment at Honuapo and Punaluu.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-11-21
WOMANLY STRENGTH and BEAUTY

The beautiful we'll The angd
beauty popular longer
daily beauty today heartily
0 paint
No medicine is bet adan 10 5 needs han
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-11-21
TRANSPORT SERVICE.

Buf9rd. at San Francisco.
Crook. sailed from Honolulu for san
Francisco. Nov. u.
DIX. sailed from Honolulu for Manila
Oct. 80.
sherman at San Francisco.
Sheridan. sailed from Honolulu Iof
Manila. Nov. IA.
Thomas. sailed from Manila for Homo
lulu, Nov. 10.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-11-21
MARINE
BRITISH STEAMERS
BRING YANKEE COAL

Whenever bluff nOsed tramp steamer
rolls into port from Norfolk OF Cardiff
with coal for the United States naval
station, you may be sure that she flies
the British flag at the stern and that
the captain and the mate and the cabin
boy speak the Queen ; English. If it :
steamer bringing coal for Uncle sam
IN Hawaii, il 5 ten to one she 5 a Brit
lsher, but If IL 5 a sailing vessel bring
ing coal it is Just a. certain that she
flies the Stars and Stripes. and that she
IS one of the haudsomest vessels of the
American merchant marine.
The British steamer Ratuna. which
arrived Wednesday from Norfolk. is an
example Of the tramp steamer that can
bring navy coal all the way around the
Horn at profit. There are few Ameri-
can tramp steamers. The tramp bust
ness Is mainly IN the keeping of the
British, the French, Norwegian or Aus
TRAN merchant marine. But even an
American tramp steamer can hardly
compete with a foreign tramp. The lat
ter carries a crew OF Lascars, or Chinese
or cheaply-paid Europeans The Ameri-
can sailor, whether aboard a steamer
or sailer, demands higher wages and
gets them.
The only competitors in the coal-car
ryIng trade via the Horn, with naval
station at Honolulu as their destina-
ton, are the great white flyers, the
Sewall boats, the Dirigo, which is now
en- route here, the John Ena, Astral
and Atlas, all beautiful examples of the
shipbuilder's craft, and all able to
carry immense cargoes.
But 1t is England mainly that brings
coal for our Yankee bluejackets to
shovel into the furnaces of the Amer
lean warships.
The Inter-IsIand Fleet.
James L. Mclean, vice president Of
the Inter-Island Steam Navigation Com
pany, has furnished the following sta
tisties concerning the eompany's fleet
Of steamers for the annual report of the
Chamber of Commerce:
The Inter-Island Steam Navigation |
Company, Ltd, owns and operates the |
following passenger, mail and freight |
steamers between Honolulu and outly |
ing ports in the Territory of Hawaii
Pass. Pass. i
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-11-21
Stearns' Wine of Cod Liver Extract

appeals and pleasing
builds
bodily appetite
the best Of speedily hacking
Of
chemist be you get the genuine, sTEARNs'
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-11-21
Hermiston travelling Slowly.


The British steamship Hermiston,
which left Newport News September 9,
OF a week before the Katuna, which
arrived here November Is, was last re-
ported from Punta Arenas as having
passed there o. X on October p, just
a month ago. The distance from Punta
Arenas to Honolulu is 6379 miles.
Travelling at ten knots an hour the
vessel should have been here, in twenty
SIX days, but as a tramp steamer, saw
ing coal, the Hermiston is probably
travelling at about nine knots, which
rate would make her just about due at
this port. The Katuna and Hermiston
are Of exactly the same tonnage, 1927.
Great Guns Worth Seeing.
The great coast defense guns coming
on the steamship Hilonian, due next
week, win be worth seeing. Although
HonoluIans have been used, for years,
10 seeing the big guns on the warships
passing here, vet the coast. defense gun
is d far different breed Of weapon. 1t
is Of greater length, and IS a veritable
monster The work Of lifting the guns
off the deck of the HilOnian and depos-
iting them on the Matson wharf viii be
attended with considerable difficulty
owing 10 their tonnage. The two ex-
uected on the HilOnian are to be set up
on the defense redoUbt at Pearl Har-
Iar
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-11-21
Great Guns Worth Seeing.
Shipping Notes.

The T. K. X. Tenyo Maru is due here
next Monday from Yokohama, and the
Hougkong Maru is due the same day
from San Francisco. The Hongkong
Naru brings the next mail from the
Coast.
The steamer Hyades, under time char
ter TO the Matson Navigation Company.
viii be converted into an oil burner by
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-20
SALVATION ARMY
OFFICERS GATHER

Officers OF the salvation Army 20
the number of $50 are holding a
convention In the Plymouth church.
az the corner OF Third av, and Uni.
vcrsity IT. chief among theee ls
Commissioner Estill. who has with.
In the month been transferred from
control OF the entire work of the
Army In Japan and put over tho ter.
ritory west and southwest OF Chi.
cage.
This Is Mr.. Entilrs first visit TO
this part OF HIS new province. and
the meeting this morning was spent
largely In introducing Co him the
numerous officers OF the state OF
Washington. Oregon. Montana.
Idaho and Wyoming. all OF which
are represented IN tho conference
here About IFS delegates were
present but Secretary Storey Is con.
fident that not less than $50 will
attend tomorrow.
Other permanent officers present
are. Col. French and nrlgadier
Marcusson. Of Chicago. Maj Faux.
ner. OF Portland. and Capt Mrs.
Durrand. OF Butte. together with a
large number OF other officers Of
this division
This afternoon n business meet.
ing was called az $50. and other
meetings viii occupy the time OF
the delegates until tomorrow even
ing. when the convention win close.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-20
NEXT SHERIFF TO
GET MORE MONEY

In the estimates Of the expense
OF the county officers for the com.
!nE year, given out by Auditor Az.
Adv yesterday. tho new sheriff IL
allowed $500 more for general
expense than the incumbent had
this year The amount allowed for
board for county prisoners ~ cut
down 1920, indicating either that
fewcr boarders Of this character are
expected during the exposition, or
that the new sheriff In expected 20
carry out his promises 10 cut down
the price OF board per capita.
The coroner Is cut down SLIGO
and the county poor farm gets 900
less than this year. Most OF the
other departments are allowed an
increase over the present YEAR
The principal items follow: Audit
or, $4,000; treasurer, $50. 600,
clerk. sB7625, sheriff. $40. 900
county jail, ff7.sOO. prosecuting
attorney. $4,000. superior courts.
tsi230; county hospital. $40. 600
institutions $40, 900, sink.
Ing fund &922. 900.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-20
Wade's Arrest Followed
by Investigation of
a Mystery.

The arrest Of Otis II. Wade.
charged with trylng 10 sell orig.
inai documents purlolned from the
files OF the local uuitcd States
quartermasterH office TO Erlok
Johnson. contractor. IL being FOL.
lowed b n searching Investigation
Into the alleged mysterious "dia.
appearance of valuable copper
cable and other material from the
CO hlrship Burnside.
u has leaked out that while the
burnside was at QuArteFmnstcf
HaFbor undergoing repairs several
months ago, copper cable. intended
for use In repairing the Alaska
telegraph cables. and valued At ap
FORTUNATELY ts.e0o. was stolen and
presumably sold 10 junk dealers
There are persistent reports that
on other occasions copper cable
belonging 10 the government has
bcen stolen from tho burnside.
and. while these stories have been
denied az regularly as they cropped
up. the government agents are said
% b. working on ciews which may
lead 10 arrests In the ne1r future.
secret Service Men Here.
Secret service agents are nos
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-20
PRICES PAIDT0
PRODUCERS

The following purcnass prices we're
quoted on western ay this Fnorninss
FOULTN Old hens. 1--we weight
iae per pound dressed. lie pes
pound spring chickens live. isn PEI
pound dressed. Zee per pound bfolisrs.
i've. lac per pound dressed z6cI
squads, va per doEent ducks spring
i've. Ice Der pound dresaed. $50 PEI
pound pigeons. 81 per dozen
pound
Egns--Jocai ranch. ate
hFAfh-f1Fe WeiEht=eCouH 7Hef
Veal I.sc ID steers she 10. mutton.
ueiherH &c. Per pound. ewes ase PEI
pound Hogs 7he per pound Lamb
~ per 10. Bulls and oxsn. gAa pes
pound
MEATS -- Dressed -- veal iarKe. fe
per pound medium. ig-1ll : C. per pound
Tbs following are local gaotations
made on western av. this morning.
FNbff~SrAyenHtein apples 81 9c-1 7si
tomatoes. 2o-60e. apples see 81
FEoETA HLEs-Carrota T6c peer sackg
green onions. 2ee d0z nrw potatoes as.
70 ton spinach. soc boz cagllfloNer
1bc-ti dor beeta. 81 sacks celery
Ae-ibc dozen; squash. tf4c per pound
pumpkins. We per pound turnips set
suct parenips. o. sack. bseta 81 hachi
huth0ues lettuce. 75r case
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-20
WOMEN ORGANIZE CLUB
FOR EQUAL SUFFRAGE

SeIfsupporting women OF Seattle
met last nigh, In the rooms of Mrs.
Edith Del Jarinuth Ia the Westmln.
ater apartments and organized a
branch of the Equal Suffrage ieagu'
ne. Officers were elected as fol
lows; President. Miss Elyne y.
Vain: recording secretary, Mics NJ.
II. Kelly. corresponding secretary,
Mias A. n stauber. treasurer Miss
Nellie Lockenby.
Speeches were made by Mrs DR..
Edward Flick and Miss Omeara.
Tea was served AT the conclusion Of
the meeting The organization plans
20 enroll all the sslfaupportinE wo
men In the city Ia the ranks Of the
equal suflfAglNta.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-20
Have Arranged
Fine Programme
First Concert of Seattle
Philharmonic Orchestra
Occurs Tomorrow Eve
ming at Unitarian
Church

The Seattle Philharmonic orrhea.
ira. composed ~ seventy instru-
rneutaiists under the direction 81
James Hamilton Howe. win give rs
first concert az the Unitarian
church. Boytston avenue and olive.
tomorrow "wednesday evening.
October n.
A very attractive programme has
been arranged and Includes a. solo
lists such well known artists as Miss
Myrna Jack. vtoliaiste. Miss Tempe
Bunn. centrmito; Miss Ernestine
DesiIega. plauiste. Nias Adrtenne
LANCER. orxanlste. Miss Grace Jack.
accompanies. and Mr.. Ernest E.
Pither. baritone.
The demand for tickets. which are
now on sale at the y. = Johnston
Co. Ia heavy. and from present In
tsicsituna q full hoaaa viii greet tho
orchestra. The Chicksring Piano
viii be- used
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-20
Large Concern Gives Orders
to Diminish Surplus Stock
At Meeting Of the Board of Directors They Decide
to Reduce Both the Manufacturing and Retail
Departments

The directors Of the Novelty Skin,
Mfg Co. have ordered Mr. Hoffman.
the manager. to convert the surplus
stock In every department into
ready cash. and In order 20 DO this
will inaugura,e a great money saw.
ing sale
Everything in the store will have
such reductions that even the most
conservative buyer will be sur.
pTiacd.
The season has been back ward both
in the manufacturing and retail de.
partmenta. and this surplus stock Is
large. and In order 10 reduce their
stock At least twenty-five thousand
dollars. have decided upon this
monster money saving sale.
II will certainly be rare chance
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-20
~ Checks for Nearly
Year Before Being
Discovered.

:, nes, a driver for the Sc
r,nnlre laundry, living az laoo
w Il In the city Jail ehars,d
wv ~ ssa,gsriee which total Ss.lte.
W. nat nest has not confessed, he
Nhis rositiyely Identified, and
~ s s brings 20 light a series
his , ~, that ran ON undetectea
Y. sssrly = year - ,...,n
~ 80 nv side and were formerly
w 4" ~ laundry business tose,her
ns sayed his money and Heat
lssA - Larson decided TO so to
w. va last pecember aud before ne =
A I'M ssss 20, his hands on larson I
NJ - s.,h Larson had two ae'
W Il The American SAVINGS
~. go a Trust company -. saN'1 ~
s ss~s q sioe and s-'V'' ." "''
rsecking account -, na., Ia
~ -,ne checks. signing Lar
Ssn ana ssma Ne had no trouble IN
80 Them cAshed. taking ,nea 70
Ee'us ssas himself and signing re-
s =, for vouchers ..,,s - "A,
nss ~ tArxon's checking account
ms w w - surcessfui that Larson
ana ~ iron, Alaska : week ago.
wrose himself snla' ~. ~
ss<rdraWn lie made an IN
been .se Al the bank. which final
!, - 10 Rests arrest
Victim of Ponies
n apusars hat Best IL another
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-20
GOVERNMENT A.-Y.-P.
OFFICIALS HERE

Jesse Wilson. chairman Of the
government expedition board. VIII.
liam Geddes. secretary. and l. VI.
Dunlap. chief clerk OF the fish com.
mission. are Ia Seattle ON busi.
ness connected with the govern.
ment's participation In the Alaska.
Yakon.Paciflc exposition.
They were taken over the
grounds today by Director General
Nadeau. and expressed themselves
as we'll pleased with the beauty OF
the site as well as aStouishcd by
the progress that has boon made In
preparation.
They will remain In Seattle for
some DAYS. and expect while hers
TO let the contract Tor the govern.
ment building Many minor mat.
teFn too. will be- attended TO. such
a. the selection OF a site Cor the
life saving station.