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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-05-27

A German shoemaker left the gas
turned on in his shop one night, and
upon arriving in the morning struck
a match to light it. There was a ter
rife explosion, and the shoemaker was
blown out through the door almost to
the middle of the street. A passer-by
rushed to his assistance. and after help
ing him to arise, inquired if he was
injured. The little German gazed at his
place of business, which was now burn
ing briskly, and said: "No. I aindt
hurt But L got out shust in time,
eh7i'
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-05-27
Revisited Waialua.

Hotel Man Has Funds.
Yamashiro, the hotel proprietor, is
the treasurer of the "strike fund. =
About a dozen auditors handle the cash
to see if it is O. K.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-05-27
RELIEF FROM RHEUMATIC PAINS

The great pain relieving power of
Chamberlain IS Pain Balm is clearly
shown in cases of sciatica and infiam-
matory rheumatism, both of which are
extremely painful, but one application
of this liniment gives relief and en-
ables the sufferer to sleep, which in
many instances he has not been able
to do for several days. For sale by
all dealers, Benson, Smith & Co.. agents
for Hawaii.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-05-27
URGES CONTRACTORS
To KEEP At WORK
CONTINUED From Page One.)

ed out yesterday, but it is believed
they viii be back at work today. The
walkout is believed to have been de-
eided on so that the japanese could be
counted as having performed their part
in the plans of the Higher Wage As
ISOLATION Just when they will present
demands is not known.
The demands were being formulated
in town yesterday by the Higher Wage
representatives and agitators, and will
be presented to the manager. They
are similar to the demands presented
to managers Of other plantations.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-05-27

Yes said Mrs. Lapsling. "Johnny's
all right now. When he was bitten by
that strange dog I took him to a
doctors and had the wound ostracized
right away."-Chicago Tribune.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-05-27
A Sample of Makinoisnl.

Here is sample of the daily talk
handed out by agitator Maxine:
"We don It want to spoil crops, nor
iniure business said Maxine, eve
want better pay and we are prepared
to tie up the Territory for what we
know to be our rights. The planters
can afford to pay strikebreakers $3.50
day; they can pay Porto Ricans,
green men, $22 or $24 month, and
they can do special things for new i'm
portations, but are unwilling to ad-
men they brought here and whose ser
vices have increased in value as time
has gone on.
fWe are prepared to hold the strike
and increase it. if need be. We have
ways of getting the japanese out of
the country if they want to go, but
we do not want them TO go and L do
not think the planters want them to
go. We expect the planters will come
to something like our terms and that
there will be work again at fair wages
fori all the japanese originally employ
ed, land perhaps more. =
Strikebreakers at EVA
Strikebreakers to the number of 400
went to Eva plantation from town yes
terday and will keep that estate going.
Strikers Are Wondering.
The strikers who were brought to
town from Aiea and Waipahu, who
have been maintained in idleness since
their arrival are reported to be get
ting restless and are becoming captIous
| in their criticisms. On their arrival
| they were fed generously but lately the
| rations have been served on diminish,
| ing scale and they have commenced
complaining of the commissary depart
ment
Furthermore, it is also reported that
| the hundred bags of rice so temptingly
displayed last week SO that arriving
strikers could feast their eyes upon the
towering supply was only paid for yes
terday. The food supplies are sad to
be getting low.
! In addition the strikers are commenc
| ing to ask embarrassing questions OF
| the agitators as to when the strike
will be over so that they can get
| back to work The strikers stored the'l
household goods in the stores and shops
/ in the plantation villages and came to
town with light supplies of clothing
| etc. They are anxious to return to the
plantations as they, did not expect tt
remain here a week.
Revisited Waialua.
The agitators revisited Waialua plan
tation on Tesday night, going from here
in an automobile Maxine stated yes
terday morning that he advised the con
| tractors not to quit, but to remain al
their work and look after their crops
| This advice was not given to the con
tractors at Aiea and Waipahu. and
those men were paid off according tt
the terms of their agreements. then
action constituting a breach Of the con
| tract.
Hotel Man Has Funds.
Yamashiro, the hotel proprietor, is
the treasurer of. the "strike fund.
About a dozen auditors handle the casf
| to see if it is O. K
| -s.%-s.--
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-05-27
Lseal Has a Safe.

Chief of Detectives Leal was yester-
day presented with silver match safe
by Tom Burninham in appreciation of
the formers services in locating and
restoring all the jewelry stolen from
the Birmingham house in Makiki dis
trict several months ago by Peter Ma
wal
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-05-27
Around the
dice Station


Pat Walsh, he of the many marital
difficulties, was arrested yesterday and
charged with violating the moral code
with reference to a Hawaiian girl IN
der the age of fourteen. In addition to
the charge placed yesterday the police
claim to have other similar charges
ready to prefer against him. He was
released to appear this morning. At
torney Frank Thompson has his case in
hand
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-05

Isaac Stephenson, who was reflect
ed to the United States senate from
Wisconsin yesterday on the 23rd ballot
of the Wisconsin legislature, receiving
63 out of 1913 ballots cast, is a wealthy
lumberman, farmer and banker of
Marinette. He was first elected sen
ator in 1907 to fill the unexpired term
of John c. SpOoner, which ended yes,
terday. From 1888 to 1889 Mr.. Steph'
enson was representative in con.
congress. He was born in New Bruins
wick in 1929 and came to Wisconsin
to work on a farm in 1871. In the
primary election last fall ii was charg
ed that he spent a large amount Of
money to corrupt voters. An investi
cation by the senate disclosed thai
his expenses were $107,793, and thai
he distributed money to politicians
editors and clergymen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-05
Plateau Plains of the West.

A phenomenal feature of the desert
plains is the plateau plain. Mesas they
are called in the southwestern United
States and Mexico. These mesas, as
their Spanish name signifies. are ex-
tensive. fat topped. table-ltke areas
rising abruptly from the general plain
to heights of from 100 or 200 Feet to
1G0O feet or more. The great Mesa de
Maya, in northeastern New Mexico. is
$500 feet above the next lower plain
The surface of the plateau plain is
usually found to be composed Of some
hard rock layer. as in the case of the
vast Llano Estacado. or walled
plains" or staked plains. as 1t is called
by the Texans. or is made up Of an ex.
tensive lava fow-as. for example. the
Mesa de Maya, the Ocate mesa and the
majority of the plains Of this kind
The surface beneath the lava flows OF
the mesas is itself a plain worn out or
the beveled edges Of the strata. The
plateau plain thus represents q former
position Of the general plains level. II
is the best example Of circumdenuda
ton through vigorous wind SCOUT
Popular Science Monthly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-05
Knew the Presidents.

General James Grant Wilson, in his
Lincoln "reminiscences in Putnam's
Magazine, refers to Philadelphia pio-
neer who had known all the presidents
from Washington to Grant. He writes:
while many have known both Lin
coin and Grant, and a few, perhaps,
were acquainted with both Washing
ton and Lincoln, so far as | am aware
there was but a single one who knew
the triumvirate of uncrowned Anieri-
can kings. That person was the leader
of the Philadelphia bar, Horace Bin
.ney, with whom | spent memorable
evening in the year 1874 On that oc.
casion he told his guests that he had
known Washington, his mother living
in Market street adjoining the presi
dents residence; that he had seen the
general almost daily for several years
when he himself was school boy, and
was always recognized and frequently
spoken to by Washington, who knew
him as his friend Mrs. Binney's sin
The venerable man also mentioned the
interesting fact, that he had been &C
quainted with every president of the
United States up to the time of Gen
eral Grant, during whose second ad
ministration he passed away at the
great age>of 95.'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-05

my wealth today-was left me. and
was obliged to so abroad to claim it."
The other gave startled glance.
"No; l never knew that. he said.
Berresford pressed his lips tightly
together before he spoke again. 81,
was midwinter when l left-spring.
time when l returned. And, of course
went at once to our old home town
Elsie was out. her mother said, some
where around the grounds. | went I'M
mediately to our old trysting place IN
Lilac lane. There was the same famil
lar walk, all odorous with bloom ano
the moonlight falling in a thousand
shifting lights and shadows just as
always loved to remember
His voice broke curiously. His com
panion, a slight. dark man. younger
than he. looked at him with frank anx
iety in his eyes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-05

'She was there" went on Berresford.
$50 was Il man whose arm encircled
her us they walked. Her head almost
touched his shoulder. Her dropping
face could not see distinctly, but the
height and walk were those Of Elsie.
whom ! had called my Elsie. l be-
lieye," with sudden chill change of
tone. that is all need explain, De-
ver.'
NO." said Dever quietly. ut isn't
quite ALL Who was her escort? Who
was the MANI"
A great wrath shook Eerresford from
his companion, white 10 the lips.
you" he cried. You, Ronald Dever.
/ saw you distinctly. You were the
manv'
Dever spoke In a level and command
ing voice. Come! Let US walk still
| little farther. Neither you nor can
afford to invite public comment.
hope to prove to you that you have
been mistaken"
Startled. but incredulous. Berresford
accepted the suggestion.
| ''What made you turn, like another
Enoch Arden, and leave the placer
Dever asked.
Because, being supplanted in my abb
| sence, ! was another Enoch Arden!'
came the reply. passionately spoken.
| listen. After you went abroad FL
sizes cousin came to live with her.
| They were Of the same height and gen.
eral appearance, although when con-
sidered together they do not look alike
| fell in love with Laura. She has
| been my wife for three years, and-a
mighty sweet wife she is. Will you
dine with us tonight, Berresford"
| Berresford flushed and trembled like
girl. at was she-not Elste-that
saw with you"
| "AssuredIy, as you might have dis
covered had you been less impulsive
in your flight. He mentioned their ad
dress. We'll expect you at g."
mo, no; must go at once to Elsie
if she will listen, if she will forgive
me. But there may now be some Other
person. some other claim"
"There isn't any one but you.
don't think there ever would or vii
be- But come to dinner at O. as l said
Elsie is just now visiting at ouI
! home.''
"What?" shouted Berresford. "Giv,
me that card with your address-quick
HI. cabby! Double fare If you maxi
good time! Wait until 6. indeed. Well
/ guess not"
Then he was being driven swift,
southwark. and for him all the worit
the gracious. sweet, delicious. spring
time world-was full Of the waving o
lilac plumes. the president Fragrance
Il Of lilac blossoms.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-05
The Bleached Flour Ruling.

The department OF agriculture is evil
IDENTIFY determined to rigidly enforce
its ruling preventing the bleaching of
wheat flour. in face of the strong OPP
position offered by certain manufac-
turers and millers. Secretary Wilson
has made this plain in answer to a
rule to show cause, In the federal, why
a writ of mandamus should not be is
sued to prevent him from prosecuting
violations of the anti-bieaching order
recently promulgated by the depart
ment.
The mandamus was asked by a ST.
Louis concern which alleges that it
makes machinery used in the bleach
ing, and that if the order is carried
out its business will be entirely de-
stroyed. Secretary Wilson replies by
declaring the request for the manda-
mus ",neddlesome intrusion" and
stating that flour bleached by the use
of nitrogen peroxide is lowered in
EQUALITY and is deleterious to health
The process. he declares. is a violation
of the pure food law and must be
abolished.
Taking it for granted that the de
partment is right about the harmful
effects of the bleaching process the
secretary will be commended for en-
forcing the ruling. The millers will
not suffer if they are all compelled
to abandon the process and all furnish
| flour of the natural cOlor
| The makers of the machinery fol
the bleaching process will of course
lose, but their profit or loss should mo-
be considered when the question ot
the public health is involved.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-05

measure proposed to pay the big mail
ships $4.60 per nautical mile outward
bound on routes of 1000 miles or more
to South America, the Philippines,
Asia and Australasia.
In every session OF congress for
years this, or some similar bill, has
been presented anu urged, with all
the force that the secret pecuniary
interests behind it have been able
to impart to it. Fortunately, there are
some republicans, as well as demo
Gratis, in congress whose eyes are open
to the selfish character of the BILL and
are ready to unite with the democrats
in defeating the scheme to take from
the treasury of tn e country every
year large sum to enrich the owners
Iof big steamships.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-05
Part of the Game.

81 come" said the great actress ID
the modest lawyer. ito engage you to
get divorce for me-"
81 suppose you have good case"
said the lawyer.
"a perfect one," responded the &C.
tress.
"And want it got as quietly as pos.
sible," said the lawyer.
Quietly as possiblei I should say
not! What is the use of getting di.
vorce, I'd like to know. If there Is to
be no advertising in itr'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-05
The Argus Daily Short Story
in LILAC DAYS---BY GERTRUDE. MANSFIELD
Copyrighted, 1903. by Associated Literary Press

just when | was dreaming of the little
old town in which we both grew to
manhood" He had himself so well in
hand now that he spoke almost dream
lily.
''Of course | was thinking most OF
the Rivers home. where we both used
to visit. You probably know that
was engaged to Elsie Rivers when'that
fortune which is the cornerstone OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-05
The Lucky Quarter

is the one you pay out for box of DR.
Kings New Life Pills. They bring
you the health that's more precious
than jewels. Try them for headache
biliousness, constipation and malaria
If they disappoint you, the price will
be cheerfuily refunded at all drug
sists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-05
The Truth-Eczema and PimuIes

The Truth-Eczema and PimpIes
are quickly and permanently cured by
Zemo, a clean liquid for external usa
Zemo draws the germs to the surface
of the skin and destroys them, leaving
a nice clear healthy skin. Write e. w
Rose Medical company, st. Louis
Mo-, for sample. All druggists sell
Zemo For sale by Harper House
pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-05

France has sentenced waiter to
four years Imprisonment and after
that to five years Punishment for pull.
ing the whiskers of President Fallieres,
which demonstrates that the chin
adornment in question ranks close
second in sacredness to the beard OF
the prophet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-05

If Great Britain doesn't rise up as
first covey of airships flies across the
channel it will exhibit more poise than
is expected of it by its closest friends.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-05
Humor era Philosophy
/ 3, DUNCAN n. s'er. !
SEASoNABlE.

Spring?
Where have We heard
That name?
Is II a game
Or a season?
Hist!
This Is treason.
Spring Is the dearest,
The nearest
Perfect creature
That ever came down
The pike.
Doesn't it strike. -.
You that wayf
OF course
There is spring,
And then
Again
There is spring.
You cannot pay
Your money and say =
Which Is your choicA.f.
You have no voice
In that.
With the gentle brand
At hand
You smile,
While
With the other kind
You find
Fault and say
1t Is q crime g
The way that winter
Is overstaying its time
But really could
Anything beat spring
When 1t Is good?
Useless tits
For another to enter
When 1t holds .
The center So
OF the stage
And is all the rage
AS the only season
In the almanac.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-05
The Defeat of the Ship subsidy Bin.

The ship subsidy bill came up in
the house in the closing days only to
suffer defeat. OF this. all are glad.
There was a strong lobby behind it.
actively working on the floor of the
house. determined to secure victory u
possible.
The measure is most vicious one
Its only purpose being to loot the
treasury of the United States. The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-05
Tax Notice.

YouH taxes, real and personal, are
now due. You can pay the same ut
my Office, with Schriver & Schriver
attorneys, 1712h Second avenue. Of
flee hours, 8 to HAS a. m, and 2 to
4:45 p. m. Open Wednesday and Sat
urday evenings from to 8 o'clock.
]. B. JOHNSON, Collector.
Please bring last years tax receipt
with YOU
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-05

A lawyer called a judge a pig, and
the juEist politely called the fresh bar
rister another by consigning him to
the pen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-05

Nearly $3O,0OO,OOO is to be expended
this year on automobile tires, not
counting the value of the wind pumped
into them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-05

And that Is about the last yoI will
hear of James Schoolcraft Sherman
unless the unexpected happens.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-05

The new president got frost at
the outset, which all regret, but let us
hope the famous smile will melt it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-05
Their Failing.

'The women in the Balkans are
about to take up arms"
"What for?'
''To shoot the enemy. Of course"
the neighborhood"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-05

No one ought to object to raise in
the presidential salary. Does it not
take big Bill to run the White
house now?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-05

Have you stopped to think along
with the other good things that it is
ex-senator Hopkins, too? ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-05

Visitors at Seattle during the com.
ing summer will see trees 1000 years
old, grown expressly for the exposi-
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-05

Well, the Tri-City Press club has
finally succeeded in getting member
in the White house
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-05

Mr.. Taft could not rattle around in
the presidential chair if he was to try.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-05
The Way He Does L.

"He always fights his own battles"
"Hard hitter, ehY'
"Not so you could notice It"
"What is his methodW
Long distance talker."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-05

Send this advertisement together with name of
paper in which II appear your address and four
cents to cover postage. and we will send you
Complete Handy Atlas of the World'' :: 3:
SCOTT & BOVINE. 4O9 Pearl Street. New York
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-05
Scott S Emulsion

has helped countless thous-
ands in this condition. 1t is
both nouris h m e mt and
medicine-a most powerful
aid to digestion.
A small dose three times a
day will work wonders,
but be sure to get Scott 5.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-05

Mr.. Roosevelt has promised t
write when he gets to Africa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-05

u.
in either case the identity of the sender
must be made known, to insure relia-
bflity. Written notices must bear sig
nature and address,
Hostess at Pre-Nuptial Shower
Mrs. Frank Mcconnell entertained a
party of p ladies at her home in
Bowling Wednesday afternoon at pre-
nuptial shower in honor of Miss Hat
tie Kahn, whose marriage occurs in
the near future. The rooms were
|tastefully decorated in red and white
The afternoon was devoted to games
and music. In the bean contest Miss
Millie Wilson received first prize and
Mrs. Clarence Liekefett second. In
| the flower contest, Mrs. Robert H.
Johnston received first prize and Miss
Hattie Kahn second In the peanut
contest Miss Maude Derrick was
awarded first prize and Miss Pearl
Derrick second. A dainty three course
luncheon was served by Mrs. McCon-
nell, and the bride-to-De received num-
erous beautiful gifts.
/ Towel Shower for Bride-EIect.-
Miss Myrtle Kittilsen entertained a
company of 25 young ladies at towel
shower last evening for Miss Lulu
Geisberger, whose marriage to Otto
Rogers will take place March %. A
progressive bridal game was played
the prizes being awarded to Miss Fran
ces Schafer and Miss Ollie Johnson oil
Moline. The house was decorated in
lgreen and white color scheme and with
lbells, hearts and cut flowers. A deli
lcious course lunch was served during
the evening. Miss Geisberger received
33 towels, each being accompanied BY
La verse appropriate to the occasion
The Misses Grace Knowles and Ollie
johnson of Moline will entertain fol
Miss Geisberger March Is.
Organize Chorus.-The ladies' cho
, rus in connection with the Rock Is
land Musical club was organized at ;
Injecting at the Harper house yesterda.
so voices, 40 ladies being present a
the meeting. Mrs Edla Lund will
direct the chorus and rehearsals viii
, be held once week. Schubert's Sci
, ende, a lullaby by Mendelssohn, AM
a lullaby by Brahms were studied
+, The chorus will be-four part, first an
! second soprano, and first and secon
alto. 1t is the aim of the chorus t
: Using at each meeting of the club. TIL
. lcentenary of both Chopin and Mel
ldelssohn will be celebrated at one {
: the first meetings of the newly organ
lied club. >
Celebrates Birthday Anniversary
Mrs. William Sehnert at her hom
l7O2 Fourth avenue, yesterday aftt
moon entertained the members of th
N. G. o. club at party in honor I
her birthday anniversary. The hous
was quite prettily decorated In re
n white and blue. Cards were pIaye
o during the afternoon, prizes going
l. Mrs. Henry Gear, Mrs. H. Fitzsir
t. mons and Mrs. Jennings. A courl
le lunch was served, covers being la
" for 25. The hostess received a nun
Der of handsome gifts.
le Kings Daughters Meet. II
lie Name circle of Kings Daughters m
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-05
Exclaimed.

HE always goes to his club on
Wednesday"
"Always"
II wonder why"
"Mother-in-law day at home"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-05
SOCIAL AFFAIRS

ISociety news. written or telephoned
to the society editor of The Argus, will
be gladly received and published. But
in either case the identity of the sender
must be made known, to insure relia-
bflity. Written notices must bear sig
nature and address,