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Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-02
ADJUSTMENTS
AT THE MAJESTIC.

Tho unanimous opinion voiced by he outgoing crowds from the Majestic last night was that this present bill far ex- eeeds any previous one for clever dis play of talent, costumes and versatility. Tho moving pictures are above the av- craze and Miss Grace Vance renders the illustrated song "Takc Me,.0ut to the Bah Gamc,o in her usual finished manner. Miss Vance is paining in pop. u.arity as sweet singer at each per formance.
 Miss Incl Thatcher presents anr orig inal comedy entitled, How Martin Won Out" assisted by Al G. Flournoy. The sketch is a sparkling little com edietta that produces roars of laugh ter, giving Miss Thatcher opportunity to show considerable ability as a comedienne and displaying Mir. Flour noy s ability to handle legitimate parts.
 The James r. Lee Comedy Players appear in new one-act play entitled, " Our Old Country Home," which is en- tirely different from anything yet pro duced at the Majestic. The stage set ting is rustic and realistic, and each member of the company deserves in dividual mention. Mir. Lee is growing more popular each week as a clever merrymaker and is especially success ful this week in a rube character. Mr. Flournoy takes an Irish character neat. ly, and Miss Thatcher, as the widow, and Mrs. Lee as the farmer $ wife, do good work. Manager Tupper plays a country doctor in clever manner, and the rest of the players are, as usual well cast.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-02

ThE IlNATA~
 dren what the gathering of Christmas tree fruit means to the children of the United States, though there is no Christmas tree. There is instead the pinata, otherwise human figure made of tough paper. suspended from the ceiling Sometimes there is an olla or earthenware pot similarly suspended. One child is blindfolded, turned around few times and invited to break the pinata with a cane or rod. Three strokes are permitted, and it usually happens that the cane hits only impalpable air After an hour or so of failures somebody hits the pinata a smart blow. and the legs and trunk of the grotesque figure split open. Down to the floor. in scattering COD fusion, fall the Christmas presents with which the funny figure was stuff ed. Then there is merry scramble for the ''favors." The one who suc- ceeds in breaking the pinata or the olia gets special present and is placed in the seat of hontr for the evening.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-02
The Guessing Game.

The Guessing Game.
 A pompous English peer, an important figure fin the upper chamber by reason of very long and very bushy beard, had dismissed his valet for the night, Shortly afterward. however, he was much annoyed to hear peais of laugh ter from below and called back the man to explain. The valet answered that it was just little joke. but his iordship would have none of it and demanded details angrily.
 Well" admitted the man. with re- luctance. ''it was really q little game we were having. my lord"
 "What gamer
 Well. my lord kind of guessing game"
 Don't be fool. Walters. rang for you in order to get an explanation What guessing game are you playing: Guessing what;"
 we biindfolded the cook. to tell you the truth. my lord, and then one of us kissed her. and she had to guess who 1t was The footman held the mop up and she kissed it and then cried out oh, your iordship. how dare your"
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-02
Train and Track.

Pay-as-you-enterc cars in Chicago have reduced the number of accidents by over 1j per cent
 The driving wheels on a locomotive recently built for French railroad that is full If sharp curves are hangs- less. the engine being kept on the track by wheels that revolve horlzosS tally between the rails.
 Leipzig. Germany. is about to have one of the largest railroad stations III the world lt will have twenty-six parallel tracks for its thirteen lines, and between each pair of tracks a wall forty feet wide. The total width of the train shed will be nearly 1,Oo feet and of the facade l,Il3 feet.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-02
Culinary Conceits.

Cheap cuts of meat can be served palatably in stews and croquettes.
 To bake pancakes without greasng the Sridlle add tablespoonful Of bu- ter or half cup of cream to the bat, ter.
 Vshel making q pea soup. if the peas are boiled a little while separateT with q pinch Of common washing soda they will Dc found to COOK much Hote quickly. They do not need soaking.
 Pare some large apples and core them. fill the centers with choppeo figs. cover with sugar. put into deep baking dish. add a little water anu bake basting well from time to tune. Serve hot CT cold with cream.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-02

The engagement of "The Lieutenant and the Cowboy" on next Saturday night at the Dreamland theater may be properly regarded as one of the dra- uatic events of the season. It is a novel, interesting, humorous and thrill ing It deals with the adventures of ans American army officer on the west ern plains and introduces large mum Der of characters. The play is lavish ly mounted and the scenic investure is absolutely correct, thus giving to the play the required atmosphere. In the first act, which shows lonely noun tain trail one almost scents the sage brush and alkali and revels in the lone- someness of the palce. In strong con- trast are the scenes shown in the second act, where the transfer is made to the military post known as Fort Garland, Colo.. to which the hero has drifted in his efforts to secure a position as bronco buster of the fort. The supporting com. pany is made up'of actors to the man ner born with naturalncss as their chief claim and "atmosphere' of correct scenic environment, and to make this one of the most attractive of entertain. ing mediums and show that is really worth while. Seats are now selling.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-02
Must Have Had Experience.

When pr. Thompson. a distinguished Scotch clergyman. was minister of Mark,nch he happened to preach from the text. Look not rpon the wine when it is red in the cup" from which he made most eloquent and impress i've discourse against drunkenness, stating It's evil effects on the heart. head and purse. Several of his obser- vations were leyeled at two crOnies with whom he was we'll acquainted who frequently poured out libations 10 the rosy god. At the dismissal of the congregation the two friends met. the doctor being close behind them.
 Did you hear. Johnnie?" 9uoth the one.
 Did l bear't? Wha' didna heart! l ne'er winked au e'e the haill sermon"
 ''Aweel, an what thought ye o't?'
 "AGeed. Davie. 1 think he has been lad in his day or he couldna dis coorse sea weel about 1t. Ah, he's beeD a slee hand, the meenister."
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-02
DREAMLAND ROAD SHOW

The Dreamland Road Show, which has just been organized in this city by Robert Hegerson from among the most clever entertainers who had ap peared here recently, will make it's mi. tial appearance at the Dreamland the ater Thursday evening, March f, start ing next day out on an itinerary that will keep it travelling for the remainder of the season. The bill will bring out Marvo, the handcuff king, who promises to let himself out on the big stage of the Dreamland in his famous Chinese prison mystery. Odell & Whiting( who also made good at the Iris, will go on with dancing, singing and grotesque aerobaties, Roy James will have sing. ing and dancing stunt, Mir. and Mrs. Bobby Hagan will be seen in new turn, "Tho Boxing Academy" and the bill will be closed with a comedy sketch entitled, "The Merry Widows" in which all of the members of the troupe will take part.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-02
Short Stories.

Beggars are never suppressed in Tur- key.
 About 10000 varieties of fish are known
 A four foot coal seam yields 5000 tons per acre.
 Mount Crocorna, in the White moun- tain group. is 3.4o0 feet high.
 The customs service of China est mates the total population of that country at ABS, ,214,000.
 The United States has the largest number of crematories and incinerates the largest number of bodies of any nation in the world. Elephants are probably more abun- dant in the basin of the Congo, where the swamps afford them protection, than in any other part of Africa.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-02
AT THE IRIS.

Happy Joe" Haggerty made his first appearance in Globe last night at the Iris theater in blaekface monologue. He was formerly one of the end men with Primrose < West s mnstrcls and his monologue had in it the entertain. ing dualities of the old time minstrel and is original. As blackface comedi. an Happy Joe" is well up in the pie lures.
 O'Comnor, Saunders and Elliott ap- peared in another rural dramatic sketch that was entertaining. Elliott is fav. orite with the Iris patrons in his clever rube songs.
 "A Pal of Mine' with Illustrations and three splendid moving picture films are also good features of the program.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-02
Mexico s Christmas Eve

Christmas in Mexico lasts for ,u,ra days. ending with Christmas eve They are described as "the nine days. wanderings," being symbolical of the wandeiings of the Virgin Mary and Joacph in search of shelter prior to the birth of Jesus.
 One custom is to have nine families of friends or relatives take part fin thjx quaint observation. Each family on. tertains in turn for one evening all the others. Both adults and children participate in the wanderings. Arriy. ing at house, they apply at the door of each room for shelter, which is re- fused by those within. Finally all are admitted to the largest room, where refreshments of cold meats. cakes and wine are served. In many instances the children are garbed in fanciful costumes.
 The last night of the wanderinrs Christmas eve. means to Mexican chil-
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-02

Miss Susanna, At was understood, had benevolent designs upon the young pastor of fer church, so she knit pe and sent me to the reverend youth
 N xt Christ mas the preach CT. who had re- ceived i've other pairs, sent me to his E ister. You see. knit slippers are guaranteed to fit any feet as well as any oth e r feet. So the preachers sister was not at all offended.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-02
Autobiography of
 Christmas Gift

am Christmas gift. In fact. l have always been one My age is now nineteen. though may look older. l was made by the dainty hands of Miss Susanna Sikes. who at that time was just the age am now. Guess her age at present? She is still Miss Susanna. and she still owns me.
 Oh. yes. Miss Susanna gave me away. Perhaps l should explain that l am twins, being pair of knit slippers.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-02

HIM. OUeQueu.
 The next Christmas she sent mo to her old college chum, Mrs. De Brown, who was d member of her brotLer's congregation. Next Christmas Mrs. De grinned when he saw me again and remarked something like Cast your bread upon the waters and it will re- turn to you after many days"
 The next Christmas the pastor sent me to his old college chum, who was sweet on Miss Susanna There was every prospect of match, since Mias Susanna had despaired of winning the preacher, who was known to be en- gagged to another lady. But-the very next Christmas the preachers college chum sent me fo Miss Susanna with . perfumei noie priising her dainty iit- tie feet This brake off the match, of course.
 Well, next Christmas Miss Susanna mailed me to a friend of hers clear across the continent Miss Susanna's 8 address on the corner of the box in which was mailed got rubbed off en route. and her friend didn't know who sent me
 So tbe very lnext Christmas ! re- turned to Miss Susanna. Oh. ] was hard to lose. was not made to wear: was made to circulate. I am a good thing. and So everybody passes me | along.
 Oh. so you recognize me now? Yes I spent year with you. We'll. time slips. and must be going. This is Christmas eve. you know.
 T. sAPP, JR.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-02
OPPORTUNITY.

OPPORTUNITY. Master of human destiniea am I! Fame. love and fortune on my footsteps wait.
 Cities and fields walk. 1 penetrate Deserts and fields remote, and. passing by Hovel and mart and palace soon or late. knock unbidden once st every gate If sleeping, wake; If feasting. rise before turn away. 1t is the hour of fate. And they who follow me reach every state Mortals desire and conquer every foe Save death, but those who doubt or he's itate, Condemned to failure. penury and woe. Seek me in vain. uselessy impiore- answer not, and l return no more.
 John J. Ingalls,.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-02
inconsequent.

! sometimes think 1t hardly fair That 1 am here while you are there. St,n. am perfectly aware You might come here or I go there. And would just as soon be there Or here, or have you here or there. So, suppose, scarcely care In fact, it's neither here nor there.
 Canadian Magazine.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-02
A Doubtful Accomplishment.

A man who stuttered badly went to specialist and after ten difficult les sons learned to say quite distinctly. "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers" His friends congratulated him upon this splendid achievement.
 "Yes." said the man doubtfuliy. but it's s-s-such d-d-deucedly d-d-d-diffi. cult rem-mark to w-w-work into an ordln-n-pary -c-convers-s-sa-tion, y know
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-02
LOVERS.

of good health should prevent sickness instead of letting themselves get sick and then try and cure it. So long as you keep your liver, bowels and stom- ach in a healthy and active condition you won t get sick Ballard s Herbinc relieves constipation, inactive liver end all stomach and bowel troubles.
 Sold by Palace Pharmacy.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-02
How to Save Shoe soies.

Warm the so!cs and apply q heavy coat of warm tar. Dry it in and apply two more coats before wearing them. Smear the edges as long as they will absorb the tar. They will wear like horn. and once giving it trial will convince the most skeptical of its vaiuc. The tar costs but few centx at gas works Warm it on the stove in a tin dish.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-02
A Pleasant Physic

When you want 8 pleasant physic give Chamberlain s Stomach and Liver Tablets 2 trial. They are mild and gentle in their action and always pro duce a pleasant cathartic effect. Call at any drug store for free sample.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-02

Sure of One.
 There is q certain congressman from New England. self made man. who is noted in Washington for two things, his quick wit and pride in his Celtic origin.
 He wus walking down Pennsylvania avenue one fine evening with a fellow mepIer from Kansas when the west. eruer, looking at the sky. remarked. 'How bright Orion is tonightw
 .A-r-rh..' replied the New England CT. "So that is O'Ryan, is if? We'll. thank the Lord there's one lrishman in heaven anyhoww-Lipplncott's.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-02
Her Motto.

q tLIrk it is high time" said Mrs oldcastle. "fcr the people of this coun- try to take T firm stand against viVi' section"
 ''So do l." replied her hostess. N' north. no south. is my motto." o."--Cn'' cago Reccr6-Lcr@ld.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-02
Got the Signal.

Got the Signal.
 Railway men-conductors. engineers and lirakeB1eiI- so accustomed to communicate with eacb other by means of gestures that 1he habit of looking fer such dumb signals be comes kind of second nature In this connection T western railway off cial tells of m amusing incident iR yhat part Of his state where 1t is so comnlon fer cattle io he run over that the manager of one 'jerkwater" line required his engineers to report all such accidents. with full particulars az to place. time and circumstance.
 One day complaint was received at Headquarters that valuable COW had bcen killed on T certain day and by a certain engine. The case was referred : the pr9rc- department. but refer
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-02
Doing His Beet.

Doing His Beet.
 A fat man entered restaurant tha. served dinner at the fixed price of "a cents. He knotted a napkin about his neck and fell to heavily 50 heavily. in fact that the waiter after whispered conversation with tue proprietor. ap- proached hlm and said:
 Beg. pardon, sir. but I'll have 10 charge you a quarter extra, you eat so much
 The fat man, red and short of breath from his excessive gorging. said ear nestly:
 For goodness sake. don't do that! I'm nearly dead now from eating I5 cents worth. If you make me eat az. other quarter III bust"
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-02
Resurrcctions.

Resurrcetions.
 Tho world is full of resurrectionf Every night that folds us up in dark ness is death, and those of you that have been out carly and have seen the first of the dawn will knvw it. The day rises out of the night like being that has burst ils tomb ane escaped into life George Macdonald
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-02

Highest class job printing al reas son able prices at Silver Belt.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-07-11
THE BYSTANDER
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pilgrim Demohe place Saturday
Presently
his
tobght procession.
the
make
frstco cocktail with IN o make
Mr. Lexington
would really had option
however
habiments dismal calling
finished excited the admiration
io
nothing
ORourke's
Cold type describe
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-07-11
Around the
dice Station

The case against Fred Kaeck, who
was arrested Friday night on war
rant charging him with having beaten
up C. D. Pringle, was not tried in
police court yesterday. Pringle failed
to appear to prosecute his charge and
Kaeek was discharged by Judge An
drade
Mr.. Kaeck came up to the office yes
terday to state his side of the affair.
He was very courteous and quiet and
seemed to be entirely sincere and
honest.
He stated that he had loaned some
things to Mr.. Pringle about two years
ago, and that he came into town re-
Gently and asked for their return. The
things named were bicycle and two
razors. According to Mr.. Kaeek,
Pringle was abusive and used profane
language.
Kaeck. who is a .stalwart, almost
gigantic, looking man with clear eye
and an honest mouth, then told Pringle
that he must make good by telling him
what he had done with the things he
had loaned him. According to Kaeek.
Pringle took up a knife from his desk
and made threatening gestures. Kaeck
took him by the wrists and led him out
of the Office. He was still leading him
when the police interfered.
All Chong in Trouble.
All Chong has been arrested by the
police and is held for investigation,
no charge having yet been placed
against him. He is alleged, however,
to be the Chinese who harbored at his
house the 14-yearold girl who ran
away from the Girls Industrial School
recently and later returned of her own
accord. 1t is probable that a charge
viii be placed against the man before
tomorrow, when he is scheduled to ap-
pear before Judge Andrade.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-07-11
LOCAL BREVITIES

Tenyo Maru leaves for San Fran
cisco at IL noon today.
1t is rumored that an automobile
service is about to be established be-
tween Honokaa and Hilo.
Anyone desiring to communicate with
Miss Rose Dawson, humane officer, may
do so at the rooms of the Associated
Charities between 9 a NJ. and noon,
daily.
A four-pound bunch of Flaming To
KAY grapes shown in the window OF
the Gazette Company for few days
past was grown by Frank Aveiro at
K1akiui road and Liliha streets.
A conference was held yesterday by
Governor Frear on proposed exchange
of land with Haleakala Ranch Compa-
ny, the ranch company desiring to ac-
quire portion of desirable pasture
land
At the German Lutheran Church, on
Beretania avenue, Pastor W. Felmy,
there will be a special service at IL
O'Clock in the morning in memory OF
the 400th anniversary Of the birth OF
John Calvin; 9;45 a. H., Sunday school.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-07-11
.D|scONTENT IS
THEME OF TALK
Continued from Page one.)


turbance attracted his attention. Or it
may have been that he dropped piece
Of raw meat into boiling spring and,
taking it out, cooked, found it good.
1t was discomfort that enabled him to
profit by his discovery.
''The Indian came to the edge of
the American desert. Muttering pray
ers to ward off the evil spirits that
infested the desolate place, he waited
until nightfall, and then ventured on
his way in fear and trembling. The
desert had conquered the Indian.
''The forty miner reached the des
ert. He also gazed upon it with fear.
The desert had conquered him.
"The Pioneer came. He drove to
one side, afraid to trust his life upon
the sea of desolate, burning sand. The
desert had conquered the pioneer.
"Then came the twentieth century
civilization, and it laughed at the
desert. Il am the spirit of progress
it said, I'm spread wide my canals,
and III bring waters to quench the
fires in your burning bosom.s Civiliza-
ton conquered the desert. What is
civilization, but the product Of discon-
tent!
"There never was teacher, until
the most recent times, who did not
teach that discomfort was wrong
"Why, your modern scientist will
| tell you that al creation, the universe
itself, is the very apotheosis of chaos.
Order is not heaven s first law, though
philosophers have told you time and
again that it Is
"Discontent has been the foundation
of advancement. 1t was discomfort that
gave liberty to this country. It was
discomfort. that prompted the common
people of England to demand freedom
from the barons.
..Christ was a malcontent. He was
| born into a world of sham, and he
preached discomfort with everything
| but absolute freedom from faint.
Christ's disciples were known as the
| men who turned the world upside down.
"When folk become contented, they
| stagnate. Discomfort prompts them to
renewed efforts. The progress of human
| history has been the gospel of discon-
| tent. The simple life has done but
little good to this world.
81 want you to become disconnected
with all that is not good, and pure,
! and true in Honolulu. | want you to
! be disconnected with a moral code
(which breaches one law for the man
| and another for the woman. I want you
| to be disconnected. with q state of
affairs that allows indiscriminate mat
| ing. The priest and the physician should
! stand together before the altar, and
no couple should be bound together
| with the blessing OF the church until
| the cold calculating man of science
has said that it is right
"Only by discomfort with prevailing
conditions can we hope to achieve any
| thing in the way Of substantial ad-
vancement. -
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-07-11
BAKER BADLY WANTED But
HE KEEPS OUT OF SIGHT

OF the police has even seen Baker. and
they are hunting for him in the dark.
Meantime, that's where he remains,
probably hoping that in time he will
be forgotten and allowed to emerge
from his hole without being molested.
Baker seems to have done business
at most of the Oriental stores of the
city, IN every instance giving a large
order, amounting in some cases to 5000
or $500, and carrying away with him
a few things, like half dozen shirts.
a dozen ties or a few suits of under
wear for immediate use, the rest of
the order to be delivered. Also. he
neglected to pay for what he took.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-07-11

The mysterious Mr.. Baker, alias Mr..
Bright, also alias Mr.. Kaualii and a
few others, is very much wanted man,
but he remains out Of sight, probably
owing to this dislike of notoriety.
Sheriff Jarrett is particularly anxious
to meet the gentleman. The Sheriff
says that notwithstanding reports to
the contrary, he was not a guest at
the $57 dinner at the Young Hotel,
nor was he even invited. So he has
not had the pleasure of making the ac-
quaintance of Mr.. Baker, and he would
very much like to see him.
The truth of the matter is that none