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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-04-24

, taking care of one thousand guests.
Its entertainment features are so nu-
merous and so varied that, as has hap
pened many times, as many as six diff
ferent gatherings, including banquets,
balls and public meetings, can be held
| under its roof at the same time, and
under such favorable conditions that
one assembly scarcely realizes there is
any other in the house.
Marvellous Outlook.
The view from the Fairmont is such
as to make the most blase and expe-
rienced globe-trotter stand in wonder
and amazement. From its windows for
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 all parts of the world, the
mountains and hills of Contra Costa
County on the other side of the bay,
with Mt. Diablo 80 miles to the south
east, and Mt. st. Helena over a hundred
miles to the northeast breaking the
skyline In the immediate foreground
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.
In the Center of the City.
Chinatown, almost entirely rebuilt IN
new and better way, is but 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 centers, as
well as the residence portions of the
city can be easily reached.
Unique Among the Worlds Hotels.
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 a
new and greater scale at the old site
on Market street, was one of the most
famous hosteleries of the world, and
entertained 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-
politan, and in it's halls Will be found
the experienced travellers from every
country of the world.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-04-24

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
or smoke, lent hope to the anxious thou
sands. When the flames sw1rled fiereely
about it, to many it seemed that the
last hope was gone. At that time the
Falrmont Hotel was Just 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 well the building was con-
strueted is evidenced by the fact that it
came out of the stress and trial of both
fire and its Accomplishments without
single injury other than tine complete
destruction of everything lnffammab bic
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 cost of over two
million dollars, the work of reconstruc-
ton went on. Over million dollars
was spent in interior finishings and fur
nlture, and the magnificent appoint
ments of the house as it stands today
opeah wen lpf LuS care ana 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
2lst of April, 1907, the doors were
thrown open to the public with SPLEEN
did reception, to which hearty all San
Francisco CAM
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
than any other bailding in San Fran
cisco, the Fairmont stands a monument
to the energy and determination of her
citizens.
A Wonderful Hotel.
In it San Franciscans have a hotel
of which they can justly be proud. as
in the matter of location it stands
absolutely unsurpassed in the world. In
the matter of appointments, service. and
exclusive features which make hotel
life pleasant, it Is without peer. The
Fairnont Hotel today has capacity for
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-04-24
Unequaled Entertainment Features.

| The ball room of the Fairmont Hotel
| is one of the most beautiful, as well 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. 1t is decorated in
white and gold, with hangings of blue
satin tapestry. Its walls are covered
with mirrors, between which are decora-
| tions by the most famous mural artists
of the world. And the ballroom is not
merely an ornament. San Franciscans
are very sociable people, and the rec
ords of the ballroom show that it is
occupied an average of three times a
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. 1t ls
the best illustration of hall OF the
Norman period Even the tesselated
floor is made of special design, char
acterstic of the Norman times. From
the lofty ceiling hang chandeliers OF
quaint design, made of hand-wroaght
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, broau,
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.
reminding one largely of Paris or the
embankment in London. Here parties
of convivial spirits gather around the
tables where lunch is served in the open
air, overlooking the most beautifui
panorama of mountain and sea.
Numerous Dining Places.
Another thing for which the Fair
mont Hotel is noted is vhe number and
variety of its different dining places
In them one may find a 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 accomm9da-
tions for three hundred people. This
room is done in white and gold with
slken tapestries. From its windows,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-04-24

VIM. B. STOCKMAN,
Section Director.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-04-24
MARINE
MAY BE EASY To
SMUGGLE OPIUM
Customs Inspectors Energetic,
but Their Force Is
Inadequate.

Two big steamers are due from the
Orient next Monday, and the customs
officials are preparing for a couple of
days OF rigid watchfulness. Besides
the Tenyo Maru, the Alesia should ar
rive, and it is rumored that there will
be an attempt to smuggle opium off
at this port from each of the ships.
Notwithstanding the fact that the
men in the Customs Service here at
present are excellent inspectors, each
fully capable of handling his work in
the right manner, it is said that ~ome
trouble will be experienced in Gov
ering" more than one vessel a day
ficers. In the past there has been
none too many inspectors in the SER
vice here, but now, with the extra
work and unusual carefulness with
which every ship will have to be
watched, it is said that more service
men are positively imperative.
That there will be many attempts to
smuggle opium into the Islands within
the next few months is sure, for the
local supply is getting short, and
every time someone hits the pipe"
the price of the dope" is showed up
ward. A few tins of opium were
brought down here from the Coast on
one of the steamers a few weeks ago,
e. ~
was little of the drug stored away in
Honolulu when the. order went forth
that made it's importation Illegal.
Whether or not the Customs force
win be increased is a matter of con-
lecture as yet One OF the men is
quoted as saying that unless rein
forcements are allowed them very
soon. it will be a "lead-pipe cinch"
to smuggle opium here.
Concord Sails Monday.
The little schooner Concord will not
Start for Laysan Island today, as was
at first thought, but she will leave
Monday with king Max Sehlemmer
and his family. The Concord will
have considerable cargo, supplies and
provisions for Max when he arrives
on his island leasehold. He has char
tered the Concord for the trip.
Hilonian All Right.
Wireless word from the Hilonian
the other night stated that she was
200 miles from Honolulu and was hit
ting it along at good rate of speed.
She was experiencing good weather,
and the passengers were all O. K.
Waterfront Dull.
There wasn't a thing stirring yes
terday on Honolulu's waterfront, the
departure of the Claudine for Maui at
) o'clock last night making the only
ripple to disturb the placid surface
of the bay There are but three wind
TANNERS in port-the F'rieda, the Irm-
gard and the w. H. Marston. The
F'rieda and the Marston are dischars-
ing cargo, While the Irmgard is load
ing sugar.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-04-24
HONOLULU IRON WORKS
COMPANY.

Machinery, Black Pipe, Galvanized
Pipe, Boiler Tubes, Iron and Steel, En-
gineers' Supplies.
OFFICE-Nuuanu Street.
WORKS-Kakaako.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-04-24

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, luncheons and ban.
quets. In other parts of the same floor
are found the special tea 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. 1t is in the
corner of Mason and Sacramento and
is extremely popular with the business
men of San Francisco. Tt offers a com
Portable grill 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 luncheon place for business
men.
Epitome of Hotel Excellence.
The Fairmont, as it stands today, 10
the epitome of hotel excellence. The
vast experience which the Palace Hotel
Company had in the celebrated Palace
Hotel has been utilized in this house.
To Colonel John c. Kirkpatrick, General
Manager of the Palace Hotel Company,
was given the task of instilling into
a brand new house the spirit of hos
pitality which made the old Palace Ho-
tel celebrated in two hemispheres. How
well he has succeeded in doing this 10
evident the moment one enters the
doors of the Fairmont For the Palace
Hotel spirit of hospitality enfolds one
like 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.
Only hotel in the world in which
every room has bath.
The Fairmont. Hotel offers to the
traveller all the convenienees 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
te-tiled bath; or, for as low as ten
dollars. suite of rooms. Visitors to
San Francisco may rest assured that at
the Fairmont Hotel they will find only
the best of accommodations and service.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-04-24

New moon April 10 at $40 p. m.
The tides at Kahului and Hilo occur
about one hour earlier than at Homo
lulu.
Hawaiian standard time is 10 hours
80 minutes slower than Greenwich
time, being that of the meridian of 157
degrees thirty minutes. The time wills
tie blows at 1870 p. M, which IS the
same as Greenwich 0 hours 0 minutes.
Sun and moon are for local time for
the whole group.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-04-24

LOCAL OFFICE OF THE UNITED
STATES WEATHER BUREAU.
Honolulu Friday. April %, 1909.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-15
COMMIssIoNER,s sALE.

Notice is hereby given that in pur- suance of the authority and directions contained in the decretal order of the Chancery court of Polk county, made and entered on the 25th day of Janu- ary, A. D., 1909, in certain cause tNo. 452) then pending therein between John Shibley, complainant, and Wm Patrick, Clara Patrick, w. F. Long and Anna May Long, defendants, the undersigned, as commissioner of said court, will offer for sale at public ven- due to the highest bidder, at the south east door or entrance of the county court house in which said court is held, in the county of Polk, within the hours prescribed by law for judicial May, A. D., 1909, the following de- scribed real estate, to-wit:
 Lots No. Eight (S) and Ten (10) in Block No. Seventy (70) in the town of Mena, Polk county, Arkansas, as per recorded plat thereof in Polk county, Arkansas.
 Terms of Sale-On a credit of three months, the purchaser being fired to execute bond as required Dy law and the order and decree of said court in said cause, with approved security, bearing interest at the rata of ten per cent per annum from date of sale nn- til paid, and lien being retained on the premises sold to secure the pay ment of the purchase money.
 Given under my hand this 9th day or February, A. D., 1909.
 NJ. A. Stratton. IL 4t Commissioner in Chancery.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-15
EXTENDS TAX LIMIT.
reclamation Allowing Stricken People
 90 Days in Which 10 Pay Taxes.

Little Rock, April 9--Gov
 .rnor Donaghey yesterday afford d further relief 10 the propert
 owning tornado stricken sufferers ,f Brinkley by granting them :; 70 day extension in which {
 Jay their taxes. The procla
 nation issued by the governot provides that the people of Mon-
 oe county shall be exempt from payment of any penalty for 90 lays from April 10, and tha,
 heir property shall not be placed ,n the delinquent list if they fail to pay their taxes before July 10. After that date all property in Monroe county will be subject to the usual penalties prescribed by law in case of non-pa yment oi taxes. Governor Donaghey states in his proclamation that he grants the relief in response to many requests of citizens of Brinkley and h conformity with his own feelings in the matter.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-15
BOX FACTORY MACHINERY.
A Car Load of IL Received This Morn
 ing From Fort Smith.

Friday morning car load of machinery for Mena's box factory (which had been not dead, but in a trance for several months) ar rived from Fort Smith, consisting of veneeriug machine, veneer clip per, rip saws, cutoff saws and saws of various kinds, also a blaming machine. As the switch has not yet been put in at the box factory, the small pieces of machinery will be hauled down by wagon. Arrangements have been made to have the switch engine take the car down the main track, so the large veueering machine, which weighs ten tons, can be uuloaded at the factory.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-15
DAVID CHAMBLIN DEAD.
Passed Away Thursday Near Rocky
 Remains Taken to Old Home.

David Chamblin, from Lib erty, s. C., who has been for some weeks visiting his two brothers, M. H.. and G. B. Chamblin, and his aged mother, near Rocky. passed away yesterday at noon after a brief ill., ness, at the age of 67 years. His remains were prepared tor shipment by the Mena Undertaking Company. and this afternoon were taken on the return trIp to Liberty. They will be accompanied by the widow, and as far as Corinth by s. T. Wat kins. brother in-law of the deceased.
 David Cnamblin was an old con- fed rate soldier, having served under Generals Lee and Longstreet. Besides his wife, he leaves a son of abou 35 years.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-15
BIG BLAZE AT HATFIELD
Fire Wipes Out Hotel, Store Building, Feed Hous and a Stock of
 Goods.

Thursday night parties in Mena received phone messages that a fire was raging at Hatfield. Later in- formation was received that one store building, a feed house and a two story hotel had been destroyed The store building belonged to W. I. Green of this city and H. F. Gam of Hatfield. Their loss was about 5000 with $500 insurance. This building was occupied by J. H. Allen with a stock of general mer- ,handise, which was burned. His loss was about $5000, with $2000 insurance. Up to a month ago the stock was insured for $3000. The feed house was also owned by Messrs. Green and Gam, and was used by MT. Allen.
 The hotel was owned by |. A.. Dunn, railroad agent at Cove. It had been vacant for some time and was not insured.
 The building occupied by w. J. Davis as a drug store was saved only by hard work. The drug stock was removed from the building, but not without some damage MT. Davis had $500 insurance on the stock.
 The origin of the fire, which started about S:30, is unknown. All the insurance on stocks and buildings was carried in companies represented by Dennis, Kelly X Stratton.
 MT. Allen was in the city Friday to see about his insurance.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-15
BUILT CABIN IN PARK
Sloman White Erected Home There in 1854. Occupying It Fourteen Years
 Now 83 Years Old.

Slomau White, who has for some time been visiting with the various mem mbers of the Pirtle family in and near Mena, re- turned to his home in Summers, Washington county, Saturday.
 Mir. White, who IS now about S5 years old, came to the site on which Meua is built in the year 1854, and built the log cabin now standing In Janssen park, the only building on the townsite, by-the-way. up to the summer of 1896. MT. White and his family occupied the cabin as home un- til 1868.
 He is an uncle Of Mrs. J. |. Alley and A. V. Pirtle of this city.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-15
4 YOUNG WOMAN
 BURNED TO DEATH
Mrs. Lennox Stockton, Wife of a Farmer, Dies From Effect of Terrible Burns Received by
 Clothes Catching Afire.

Special to Star.
 Cove April l0.-Mrs. Lennox Stockton, wife of young farmer wing about one half mile of old Cove, east of here. died this morn ,ng from the effect of terrible burns received yesterday.
 While cooking over an open fire yesterday Mrs. Stockton S clothing became ignited, and in 1er fright she ran out doors, fam ning the flames. She was burned so badly that she passed away this morning.
 The deceased was a daughter of H. NJ. Magness of Howe, Ok, and was 20 years old. She leaves, beside her husband. little daughter of one year. Mir. Stock IS a son of w. D. Stockton, a merchant, of Cove.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-15
MRS. JEFF DAVIS DEAD
Passed Away This Morning After Months lllness-A Son Loses
 Race With Death.

Special to The Star.
 Little Rock, April 10. Mrs. Jeff Davis, wife of Senator Davis. died here this morning at 5:30 o'clock, after a mouths suffering with stomach trouble. The re- mains will be inferred here Mon. day at 4:50 o'clock.
 The house adjourned at noon today tn respect to Mrs. Davis.
 Governor Donaghey issued a proclamation closing all state off, fees from noon today until after the burial Monday.
 Wallace, son, was attending school at Louisville, Ky, and was notified of his mothers criti- cal condition and started on a race with death, but cannot reach here until tomorrow aftern oon.
 Besides her husband, Mrs. Davis is survived by nine chil- dren.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-15
Sad News for D. E. Little.

Friday morning telegram was received here for D. E. Little, who lives on Board Camp. from his brother, ]. w. Little of Hick- ory, N C., that his father had died at that rlace Thursday even ing. MT Little had just a few
 lays ago received a letter from his father asking him to join in family reunion at Hickory next Sunday, Mir. Little was pre- vented from going on account of the serious illness of two of his caildren. The unexpected news was quite shock to Mir. Little.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-15
AN OLD SETTLER GONE.
Uncle Jake Masters Succumbs to Heart
 Tronble.

lr0uDle.
 ]. ?. (Uncle Jake) Master suddenly passed away at 9:5o Thu sday mer ing at bis hom about thirteen miles east uf Mena on E ,ard Camp creek, as result of heart trouble. He was around at his work during the early hours of the morning, apparently feeling as we'll as usual.
 Mir. Masters was an old con Iederate soldier and d pensioner, and Mason and au Odd Fellow. He had been four times married and was the father of eleven children, ten of whom are living His last marriage was but few years ago to Mrs. James McCray, who survives him.
 E. D. McMillan of Board Camp came in and secured coffin from Wood & Richards, undertakers, and interment was in the ceme' tery at Big Fork.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-15
Cures Blood. Skin Diseases. Eczema
 Greatest BlOod Purifier Free.

If your blood Is impure, thin, diseased, hot or full of humors, if you have blood poison, cancer, eating sores, scrofula, eczema, itching, risings and jumps, swell- ings or superating sores, scabby pimply skin. ulcers, bone pains, catarrh, rheumatism, or any blood or SkIn disease, take Bot snic Blood Balm (B.B.B.) Soon all sores heal, aches and pains stop and the blood is made pure and rich. Druggists or by express Sl Der large bottle. Sample free by writing Blood Ba m Go i, Atlanta, Ga. B. B. B. Is cs pecially advised for chronic, deep seated cases of blood or skin diseases. as it cures after all else fails Sold in Mena. Ark by W. c. Vandiver.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-15
Another Solid Citizen.

M. Martiny. with his family and goods has arrived in Mena to make lis permanent home, and will in a day or so occupy the residence on Magnolia avenue near Reine street belonging to Joseph Robert, who will move into his hsn isome new house just being completed on Reine street. Mir. Martiny says he will buy property and build house as soon as he has time to look about. He says he does not care to talk about bu siness now. He is 9 broth CT of Mrs. Joseph Robert.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-15

People past middle life usually have some kidney or bladder disorder that saps the vitality, which is naturally lower in old age. Foley's Kidney Remedy corrects urinary troubles, stimulates the kidneys, and restores strength anl vigor. It cures uric acid troubles by strengthening the kidneys so they will strain out the uric acid that settles in the muscles and joints causing rheumatism. For sale by all dealers.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-15
ROACH GROCERY SOLD
W. H. Cardwell, the Purchaser, Will Do an Exclusive Wholesale
 Business.

The N. Nj. Roach wholesale and retail grocery business was Satur 'ay sold 10 H. w. Cardwell. {. The work of invoicing the stock will be begun at once.
 Mir. Cardwell announces that he will at once discontinue the retail branch of the business, and will sell goods only to the trade. It will be the aim of MT. Card well to endeavor to secure a large part of the business of the retail grucers of Mena.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-15
Get Ready for canuery.

The Star IS requested to notify it's readers, especially all inter. ested in the Mena canning factory, that seed sweet potatoes have ar rived and are ready for delivery 10 all who desire to plant them, Call al Inc office or the company, 10 rear of Farmers and Mer- chants bank.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-15
Castro Not Yet Expelled.

Fort de France, Apr. 10.-Cipriano Castro, the ex-president of Venezuela, who disembarked here from the steam CT Guadeloupe two days ago, appears to be in better health today. He had received no official notification of tho determination of the French govern ment to expel him from the Island of Martinique.