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(Tjcncral JVbbci'ti&cntcuti. Clciicfal Sbticrlierincufs. (General bbct'liscmcnis. (Cciufat JUiuct-tkiCiitcnls (Continued from thmt page.) Certain to take upon herself the govern ment and control of the strategic point. Japan will have better reason by far for laying claims than ever Spain had in I'onape, France in Tahiti, Germany in the Marshall, or England in the Gilbert Islands. If the United States is indif ferent to the interests of her enterpris ing and patriotit- citizens cn those isl ands off the mouth of the Golden Gale, Japan will not fail to improve the occa sion and to assert her interest in the nineteen or twenty thousand ot Her people on these islands. Once in possession of those gems tf the 1'acific, she will be able easily to send thousands, tens of thousands, or hundreds of thousands of her over flowing population to people the many fields and hills and valleys, now so thinly settled. Those Islands in her possession twenty years hence may represent a State containing a million Japanese within five days' sail of San Francisco and nine days' sail of the Columbia River. HUMAN GEESE. They Follow the Fashions Their Leaders Set for Them. Alexander the Great had a twist in his neck: it therefore became fashion able for every one in that Monarch's court to carry the neck in the same way. The peruke is said to be a misfortune of Philip, Duke of Burgundy. His hair fell away, and he was advised by his physician to cover his head with artificial hair. Doing this, lie ongi nated a fashion which soon became prevalent, Francis I. of France, was struck on the chin by a sharp missile. The wounded part could not be shaved, and following the Monarch's suit beards came into fashion, alter having been out for nearly a century. The use of powder originated in the fancy of a French mountebank who dredged his head with flour in order to emphasize his idiocy. Charles VII, of France had a pair of ill shaped leg?, and he wore a long coat in order to conceal them, with the result that in a short time everybody else wore long coats. At the battle of Steinkirk the French officers surprised in their sleep, rushed out of their tents with cravats arranged in the most careless manner. In com memoration of the victory they achieved, it became the fashion to wear the neckcloth in a negligent manner, originating the "Steinkirk cravat." During the reign of George III. the Duke of York had a duel with Col. Lennox, with the result that the colonel succeeded in shooting away one of the Duke's curls. Hence it became the correct thing to wear a curl on one side of the temple only. The origin of the "Spencer" is curi ous. Mr. Spencer, an Englishman, particular in his dress, once remarked in company that no fashion was so ridiculous but would be adopted if worn by a person of sufficient import ance. This was dissented from, whereupon Mr. Spencer offered to bet that if he cut off the skirts of his coat and walked out with merely the body and sleeves, he would be imitated. The bet was accepted, the coat prepared, and took the fancy of a well known tailor. The "Spencer" soon after came into general use. The present dress coat was the re sult of p compromise The ordinary surtout coat being found on occasions inconvenient, it was the fashion to fasten back the lapels to two buttons at the back, with the result that in time the same were cut away altogether, and the coat eventually made without them. HE DISCOUNTS SAMSON. A Man Who Lifts Immense Weights With His Finger-Tips Oscar F. Whitman of Lewiston, Me., possesses strength that almost surpasses belief. He is 36 years of age, an un assuming sort of fellow, and can easily lift a cow. He also toys with fat men as though they were feathers. He has all his power in his finger tips. Whitman does not believe in spirit ualism, but he is confident that he has some strange power which starts from his shoulders and extends to his finger tips, apparently through the bones, which, he says, feel to him as though they were hollow. One day recently a cow fell on the ice on College street, and after sprawl ing about in an effort to get up lay help less. Four able-bodied men placed a plank under the animal and tried to pry her to her feet, but they could not succeed in raising her more than a few- inches. Whitman came along on his way home from work, and grasping the situation at a glance, he held his arms out at full length for an instant and then firmly placed his hands under the cow. The laugh of the by-standers at Whitman's action was turned to sur prise when, without any apparent ef fort, he lifted the animal two feet higher than a standing position and let her down gently, until her feet were firmly on the ground. 1 hat the curi osity of the crowd might be appeased, the cow was led to the city scales and weighed, and she tipped the beam at 700 pounds. When a boy, Whitman used to "play horse" with tables and chairs, throwing them around with the tips of his fingers. The strange power he possessed frightened his parents, who always kept it secret. While learning his trade in a shoe shop, he punished several local boxers, though he knew nothing of the manly art. New York World. There are actually horse marines in the service of the United States, but these are merely those officers who are entitled by rank to ride. If they go on shipboard they do not take their horses with them. Majors, lieutenant-colonels jnelsjn the corps have horses. M. McINEBHY. Ave we lo be, or not to be, a part of the Great Republic, seems to be the burning ques tion of the day, and one we had rather leave to wiser heads than ours to solve; and while great statesmen are wrestling with this momentous question, we want to have a little "flow- ivo'o wttn you on some otnei . i .1 subjects, that concern you as well as ourselves. Mas it not occurred to you that you've been wearing that old hat long enough ! In these progressive times if you intend to be "in it," you've got to keep pace with fashion. No matter how otherwise well dressed you may be, unless your hat is the correct thing you bear shabby appearance. We have already laid in stock of the Latest Hats of the coming Spring and Summer styles, in hard felts, soft felts and straws, and including a line of the celebrated " Fidora Mats, at present all the rage in the United btates. l Here is therefore, no necessity for you to hang on any longer to that old Tile that bears such strong resemblance to the hat " your father wore." Believing that business wil be better in tne near luture, we have not hesitated to keep 0111 stock full in all lines. Take collars for instance : We have almost everything you could wish for. If you wear a stand ing collar, just come in ant take a look at our " Narenta' or"Ardonia;" or if you prefe a turn down collar, try th "Winnipeg" or "Goswell;" we have have lots of others, and can't fail to suit you. Cuffs in abundance, links or otherwise Neckwear in profusion, scarfs Windsors 4-in -hands, and special lot of " Boys' Bows;' suspenders in great variety leather and woven ends, go strong, serviceable goods. We might go on indefinitely but space is valuable, and to enumerate everything we carry would till a pretty lair sized Book. If there is anything vou want in the men's line just drop in and see us, and i we can't suit you, we don't be lieve any one can. If you should want a pair o nice shoes, let us try a hand at fitting you. Did it ever occu to you How much a man is like his shoes; For instance, both a soul may lose. Both have been tanned; lioth aic made tight by Cobblers; lioth get left and right; llnth need a mate to be complete; And both are made to go on feet. They both need healing; oft are spld, And both in time will turn to mould. With shoes the last is first; with men The first shall be the last; and when The shoes wear out, they're mended new; When men wear out, they're men dead too. They both arc trod upon, and boih Will tread on others nothing loth. Hoth have their ties, and both incline When polished, in the world to shine; And both peg out. Now would you choose To be a man, or be his shoes. M. McINERNY. H. F. WICHMAN FORT STREET. Jeweler AND Optician Everything in the Jewelry and Silverware line. "Up to date" in styles and mterns : sometimes a little ihead of date, but never behind. 1 He only establishment in tne country wiiere eyes are measured on thoroughly scien tific principles and glasses guar anteed to fit each particular case. H. F. WICHMAN. New Ideas! A merchant is nowhere unless abreast of the times. We have gotten several new ideas through the ob servation of Mr. T. J. King, while on the coast and we propose not only to profit by them ourselves but to give our customers the benefit of the low prices that shall henceforth prevail in our establish ment. As time rolls on, we shall gradually unfold our new ideas to the mutual benefit of our customers and ourselves. Call and be convinced of the sincerity of propositions. our Zing1 Bros, HOTEL STREET. CENTRAL MARKET, Nuuanu Street. KKESII IJ1JEK, MUTTON AND VEAL, lilt EA K EAST SAUSAGES, IiOLOGNA SAUSAGKS, Kic. JAS. H. LOVE, lioth Telephones, 104. Proprietor. Criterion Saloon AGENTS FOR EXTRA PALIS LAGER, AKD NOCK BEER, Now on hand. A 'Fkusii Invoicic ov Camfor- riA Ovstuks. Oyster Cocktails a Specialty DEE, Prop'r L. II. ohgiiiIBoi The Press Publishing Company LIMITED. 15ETIIEL STRKKT : OPPOSITE POST OFFICE. TELEPHONE: 237 "HELL" "MUTUAL" 3G5. RIHTERS EVERY INSCRIPTION' OF JOI5, HOOK AND COMMERCIA1 PRINTING, PAPER - RULING AND POOR BINDING. Lowest CASH Prices! California Feed Co. T. J. Kino and J. N. Wright. Have just received the Larg est Stock of H AY and G RA I N ever imported by any firm in Honolulu, by any one vessel. This stock was personally se lected by our Manager T. J King during his recent trip to the coast, and is first class in every particular. We guaran tee satisfaction in quality anc: price. Give us a Trial. KING & WRIGHT. Telephones 121. Prompt Delivery, iSlf Per "A.tistra.lia" and Ior Sale, I Pneumatic Tire "Century" COLUMBIA Of the Latest Pattern. 1 COLUMBIA Light Roadster, 1S93 pattern. Apply now to the Columbia Agent GEO. H. PARIS. EQUITABLE Life Assurance Society Oilers Insurance on nil Ordinary Life Plan, Endowment Plan, Semi Tontine Plan, Free Pontine Plan, Indemnity IJond Plan (Coupon P.ond at maturity, if desired), ndowmcnt llond Plan (5guaiantecd) It will cost you nothing to call make further inquiries. Should you our pocket. Bruce & A. J. Managers for the Hawaiian Islands KQUITAHI.H Life Assurance Society of U S. HENRY DAVIS & Co., 52 Fort Street, Honolulu, H. I. GROCERS AND PROVISION DEALERS ! Purveyors to the United States Nay FAMILY GROCERIES. TABLE LUXURIES. ICE HOUSE DELICACIES. Coffee Roasters Island Produce a Specialty FRESH UUTTER and EGGS. We are Agents and First AND SELL AT LOWEST MARKET RATES. P. O. Box 505. lioth Telephones Number 130. Headquarters for PRODUCE. Fresh Eggs, 30 ISLAND From the Celebrated Dairies, Woodlawn and Mikilua. OUlt ISLAM D POTATOES, are Simply Superb They Bake Well, Bell Well, anil Fiy Well. Why pay 2 to .'J cents ;i pound for a -poor California or New Zealand Potato in these will supply you a Fiust-Ratk Delivered at your Door for One Dollar and a Quarter per Hundred TO-DAY. HENRY DAVIS & CO., 1 O. Rox 505. Both Telephones 130. 52 Four Stui:i:t. H. S. TREGLOAN & SON, Merchant Tailors ! OFFER TO THE GENERAL PUIILIC THEIR LARGE AND COMPLETE STOCK OF Foreign Woolens for Spring & Summer AT 20 PER CENT DISCOUNT FOR CASH, Business Suits Reduced io Twenty-two Dollars and .50 Cents Business Pants deduced to Six Dollars and 50 Cents. II. S. TREGLOAN & SON. J. EMMELUTH & CO. No. (1 Nuuanu and No. . Merchant Streets, Importers of Stoves, Ranges, anil House Fiisliii Goods, MANUFACTURERS OF Tin, Copper and Sheet-Iron Ware WATER FIFE and FITTINGS, I1RASS GOODS, Etc. K"A11 Orders Receive Piompt Attention. Job Work Solicited. BELL 481, of the United States the Popular Plans, viz.: Tontine Instalment Plan (Ni:v, Cnr.AP and Atikactivi:), Joint Life Risks, Partnership Insurance, Children's Endowments, Annuities, Term Insurance, etc., etc, etc. at the office of the undersigned, and conclude to insure, it will be money in Cartwright, and Provisioned of War Vessels. and Tea Dealers. Handlers of Maui Potatoes, Hawaiian Island Cents per Dozen. BUTTER, hard times, when Potato, 3VCTJT TJA.r. 211. THOS. G. THRUM. Slationcry-Book Store ami News Agency. 106 FORT STREET. nONSEQUENT upon the new inter VJ est in ait ciicles through the recent formation of classes in water colors, the above establishment has procured full supplies of special required colors, and brushes of Winsor & Newton's re liable make, and Whatman's rough paper in sheets and blocks. Oil Colore also in full stock. Si'KCiAl. Import Okii:ks for Hooks, Music, Musical Instruments, Rubber Stamps, Notarial and Corporation Seals, or other requiietnents attended to by each outgoing steamer. Suiiscriptions to local and foreign periodicals promptly attended to and special publications procured to order. Ordtrs for reserves on receipt of mails booked for attention as far as supplies will allow. A.mkrican Flags (sewed bunting no printed affairs), with 44 stars, of 9, 10, 12 feet; also cotton flags mounted on sticks various sizes, and flag-printed piece goods for decorations. A Full Stock cf office, commercial and society Stationery on hand, with new additions and novelties added by every steamer. Docks on these Islands a specialty, with the Hawaiian Annual as the recognized reliable reference book on all matters pertaining to Hawaii. BOOK-BINDING Orders of all kinds executed with promptitude, and Paer Kuled to any desired pattern; Map-mounting:, Check-numbering, Perforatiner, Blocking or other work attend, ed to In a proper workmanlike manner, without any brag: or bluster. THOS. G. THRUM, Stationlu and Ni:ws Dealer. 106 Fort Street. To Gain and to Keep Flesh and Strength ! We have juht received 288 Bottles direct from Factory, 50 cts. and $1.00 per Bottle. Ten per cent. Discount for Cash 1)11 CAFFEINE KOIl Brain Workers Fresh Stock, Fresh from Factory. Prices 10 cts., 7f cts. and $1.00. Ten per cent. Discount for Cash Hobron, Newman & Co. Agents Tor Hood's Sarsaparilla. iS if ENTERPRISE BEER ON DRAUGHT, at Tin-: MERCHANTS' EXCHANGE. Emulsion ! I t 1