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TUB PACIFIC COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER: HONOLULU. SEPTEMBER
1896.
TIIK PACIFIC
(Bommrrcial &vtttm.
WALLACE R. FARRIPGTON. EDITOR.
WEDNESDAY
SEPTEMBER 'J.
If the reported order of the Cuban
Provisional government to enter upon a
campaign of destruction is carried out,
Spain's 40,000 troops will hardly be
able to stand the pressure and the true
horror of Cuban warfare has yet to be
experienced. It will also put an end
to the possibility of Cuba figuring in
the commercial world for another two
years. From the Cuban standpoint,
however, nothing can bring victory
more quickly than devastating the
country and requiring the Spaniards
to labor under the hardships that must
necessarily follow.
President Hosmer is to be congra
tulated in being able to obtain under
the auspices of Oahu colleg, the first
exhibition of the Roentgen ray for the
benefit of Honolulu citizens. The au
dience last evening contained a good
number of the prominent physicians of
the city and it is hoped that the day
will soon come when the Roentgen
ray will not be such a curiosity to the
common citizens and the scientists of
Hawaii as it is today. That this new
discovery can be put to practical use
in surgery has been proved beyond
question and it will never do for our
local surgeons to be behind the times
THE STL.VER CHAZK.
Rev. Dr. Bishop takes exception to
the expression "silver craze" used by
this paper, but we stil fail to see what
better expression can be found with
which to clothe the description of the
present situation in the United States
Seldom, if ever, in the history of the
American Union has a political issue
sprung into being with such wild and
sweeping force as did the silver ques
tion and never have so many people
apparently held the opinion that silver
and silver alone will carry the coun
try out of the slough of depression
They have seemingly cast aside all
other questions of State and kept their
attention centered on the bright and
shining silver dollar. The present
condition is something like the tariff
craze that swept over the United
States in 1892 and in 1894 swept it
again in the other direction.
That the silver craze should in
dicate political immorality we have
never contended, for we recognize as
Dr. Bishop states, that the advocates
of free silver are as honest in their
opinions as the followers of the sound
money principles. We do believe how
ever, that there has been a disposition
to play upon the excited condition of
the people and make political capital
out of the readiness of the unemployed
masses to grasp at any new scheme
which may improve their condition.
This was more apparent however at
the opening of the campaign than at
present, when the people have steadied
down after the first flurry to a calm
study of the situation. Political par
ties too often go upon the principle
that all is fair in political warfare
and the candidates lend their ener
gies to a system of campaigning
which in any other walk of life they
would not allow themselves to be
party to. One party is just as bad as
the other on this point.
We have yet to hear the bimetallist
called an idiot and it is safe to say
that the single standard statesmen in
the United States are decidedly in the
minority. The fight in the present
campaign is upon the advisability of
withdrawing from the circle of the
great commercial nations and starting
off on a tangent so to speak, which if
accomplished would cause a serious
financial panic in the country with
which the commercial and financial
interests of Hawaii are so closely allied.
Our principal difference with Dr. Bis
hop must be then in the interpretation
of the word "craze" and taking it in the
common acceptance of the term as
applied to politics we cannot see our
way clear to plead guilty to the charge
of denouncing the silver advocates as
immoral.
lil'AKl) THE COFFEK.
A gentleman who traveled through
the Kona district when the island of
Hawaii was practically a wilderness re
cently made a tour over the same
ground and also took in the coffee dis
trict of Olaa. While highly gratified
at the progress of the several districts
brought about by the development of
the coffee industry he was particular
ly impressed with necessity of using
extreme measures to guard the Islands
from the introduction of the blight
that has worked wholesale destruction
in the coffee fields of Ceylon and other
countries. The true J i i coffee that
has gown wild for many years gives
a superior bean and the product is now !
quite sufficient to supply the demands
of new plantations. Hence he believes,
and has good reason for his belief, that
the only effective protection that can
be afforded the coffee grower is for the
Government to prevent the importa
tion of plants from countries where
the coffee blight exists. Sometime ago
this paper printed an interview with
Prof. Koebele in which he set forth
how inadequate was the protection
given by the ordinary inspection of im
porter! plants. Even in the importa
tion of seed there is always a lurking
danger that some pest may be intro
duced. Certainly the agricultural in
dustry ought to be guarded almost as
carefully as the health of the com
munity. A scourge of blight or kin
dred pests should be guarded against
by the most strict regulations. The
only safe thing to do is for the agri
cultural department to put its foot down
firmly and if necessary prohibit the
importation of plant life.
PERSONAL AND PECULIAR.
Queen Victoria owns a dress manu
factured of spiders' webs. It was a
present from the late Emp-ess of Brazil.
Price Auguste d'Arenberg, the new
president of the Suez Canal Company,
is well posted on European politics, and
has more than once shown himself to
be an opponent of England.
One can scarcely take up a German
paper or magazine which does not have
its special column or corner devoted
to chess and its interests. The children
are set to work on simple chess puz
zles in their papers, while the maga
zines for older people present puzzles
which seem almost hopeless of solution
to an inexperienced player. There are
chess clubs, chess rooms, chess books
and chess players without number.
Only 116 divorces have been granted
in Canada during the last twenty years.
The Japan Diet, according to the
Electrical Review, voted $45,000,000 for
the construction of railroads, tele
graphs and cables at Its last session,
and $97,000,000 for the construction and
purchase of war materials and ships.
Since Jnuary, 1895, $600,000,000 has
been invested by the Japanese in banks,
railroads and other companies.
All the letters of the alphabet are
contained in the following: "A quick
brown fox jumps over the lazy dog."
"Deutsch" is the native name for Ger
man. What we call Dutch, Germans
call "Niederlandisch" or "Hollandisch."
SMOKING CONCERT
BY THE
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TRACY'S HALL,
SAT U RDAY, SEPT. 12
At 7:30 p. m.
TICKKTS $1.50
Obtainable from members of the club,
the Elite Ice cream parlors, or the
Golden Rule Bazaar. 4399-lw
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Financial Agents
AND DEALERS IN
Real
We are ready to purchase large es
tates in the vicinity or Honolulu or
Hilo, Hawaii.
Also a large tract of land in Olaa or
Puna, Hawaii, suitable for coffee-culture.
413 FORT STREET.
Telephone 678.
L. B. KERR'S
t'RINTEP LAWNS. 30 inches wide, at
10 centfl p-r yard. 100 different designs to
choose from."
FIGURED DIMITIES at 15 cents per
yard, honestly worth, and sold at other
stores at 25 cents per yard.
WHITE M U8LUX8 in Mripes acd checks
from 7 cents to 35 cents per yard. Every
piece of these goods is a bargain.
Queen Street, Honolulu.
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A Washington official has compiled
the following showing the weekly rate
of wages in the United States as com
pared with silver countries:
Bricklayers United States, $21.18;
Mexico, $10; Peru, $9; Russia, $4.32;
Japan. $2.04; China, $1.64.
Telegraph operators United States,
$20; Mexico, $11.50; Peru, $12.10; Rus
sia, $5.25; Japan, $2; China, $6.
Plasteres United States, $23.10,
Mexico, $4.25; Peru, $9; Russia, $4;
Japan, $1.56; China, $1.50.
Carpenters United States, $15.25;
Mexico, no. figures; Peru, $9; Russia.
$3.30; Japan, $1.56; China, $2.15.
Blacksmiths United States, $16:
Mexico. $8; Peru, $9.30; Russia, $3.72:
Japan, $1.85; China, $1.25.
Teamster United States, $10.80;
Mexico, $3.60; Peru, $3.50; Russia,
$3.60; Japan, $1.50; China, no figures.
Cabinet-makers United States, $13.
30; Mexico, $10; Peru, $9; Russia, $5.67;
Japan, $1.12; China, $2.25.
Printers United States, $16.42:
Mexico, $5.76; Peru, $9.42; Russia,
$5.76; Japan, $1.75; China, $3.25.
Tinsmiths United States, $14.35;
Mexico, $7.50; Peru, $7.50; Russia,
$3.96; Japan, no figures; China, $1.10.
Laborers United States, $8.88;
Mexico, $2.90; Peru, $3.50; Russia,
$2.88; Japan, $1.14; China, $1.
' McKinley," said General John R.
Thomas of Illinois, in the course of an
interview yesterday, "will be elected
by the largest electoral vote ever given
to a President, excepting, possibly, to
Grant in 1872. The silver talk is dy
ing out as the people come to study
the subject and to understand it bet
ter." S. F. Bulletin.
If Minister Terrill has really resigned
and is coming home from Turkey, he
need hardly go to the trouble of bring
ing his backbone with him. S. F. Ex
aminer. TO THE PUBLIC
Honolulu, H. I., Sept. 7th, 1896.
Having this date resigned the General
Agency of the Manhattan Life In
surance Company for the Hawaiian
Islands, I take pleasure in commending
my successors, Messrs. Bishop & Co.,
to my friend-, patrons and the insuring
public generally.
Respectfully,
JOHN H. PATY.
Referring to the card and resignation of
our esteemed Agent, Mr. John H. Paty,
who has served the Company acceptably
and efficiently for rrany years, I have this
date appointed Messrs. Bishop & Co.,
General Agents for the Hawaiian Islands.
JOHN LANDERS,
Manager South West Pacific De
partment Manhattan Life
surance Co. of New York.
in-
III lie Is. do
OF NEW YORK.
B. STOKES, PRESIDENT.
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Cash Assets Nearly $15,000,000
Issues Policies of Insurance on
all the Modern and Accept
able Plans, Free from all
Restrictions as to
Residence, Travel
or Occupation.
For Farticulars and Circu
lars, Apply to
BISHOP&Co.
General Agents
Hawaiian Islands,
HONOLULU, H. I.
POLITICAL POT
DRESS DEPARTMENT.
Marvellous
FIGURED EKESOH MUSLINS at 15,
20 and 25 cents per yard. We have sold
stacks of them at a 10 cents advance on
these prices. Get here early and have
first choice.
ALL WOOL HALLIS at 20. 25, 36 and
55 cents per yard. The colorings and
designs of this range are simply t-jpgant,
and 3ell without any recomniendatiji:.
L. B. KERR.
Is Your
Blood pure? Do not pass by this question
with an evasive answer. It means much
to your health, your happiness, your use
fulness. If vour blood is nurp vnn will
be strong, vigorous, full of life and ambi- j
tion; your nerves will be steady. You
will have little need to fear disease if your i
lood
Is pure and you keep it so. Now is the
time to see that your blood is pure, and to
give it richness and vitality and the life
and strength-giving properties which are
required, nothing can equal Hood's Sar
sa par ilia. It makes
Pure
Rich, Red Blood. It will overcome that
tired feeliner, create an amietite. civ
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sweet, refreshing sleep and make you
strong. It will build you up and enable
you to resist the enervating effects of
warm or changeable weather. Is not this
exactly what you want? Then take
Hood's
Sarsaparilla
The One True Blood Purifier. All druggists. $ I.
Prepared only by C. L Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass.
r:ii act easily, promptly and
1IUUU rills effectively. 25 cents.
HOBRON DRUG COMPANY.
Wholesale Agents.
Jack Frost
Came over to visit us on
the Steamer Australia. He
encased himself comfortably
in one of our Alaska Ice
Chests, and stowed his grub
away in one of our Alaska
Refrigerators, of which we
-
have sizes and prices to suit
either Jack or his wife Jill.
Instead of a gripsack, Jack
carried a Gem Ice Cream
Freezer, and as fast as he
twirled the freezer the ice
cream began to heap up
around him so that he had
to emDtv it into one or our
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Painted Iron Bath Tubs,
which suited the spectators
to a T; for they all helped to
eat up the ice cream, and
then bought all the bath tubs
before we could get them to
the store. Never mind! We
can get more of them, if you
want one.
Jack got one of Captain
Houdlette's men to swab
him down every morning
and he enjoyed the stream
of water that issued from
our 3-4 inch Garden Hose,
which we carry in 25 and
feet lengths. Jack is our
Mascotte and will prove a
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veritable frost to competitors.
He is no relaiion of Jack-
Sprats. He bunks with us.
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Come ana take a real nice
chill.
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FOR ONE
WEEK ONLY!
Attractions !
BLACK ALPACAS and CASHMERES
in all qualities. A saving to purchasers of
at least 30 cents on the dollar.
And last hut not least is the new ship
ment of FIGURED PIO.UE3. absolutely
the latest dress material. We have them
in light or dark grounds and can recom
mend with the utmost confidence
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B. F. EHLERS & CO.
HAVE OPENED NEW INVOICES OF
Ladies' Silk Waist Patterns
In 6 Yard Lengths, $1.50 to $1.25 per yard.
Laces and Embroideries
A LARGE
Lawns, Dimities and Organdies.
FLANNELETTES, INFANTS' FRENCH (APS AND HATS.
BELTS, PURSES, BUCKLES, ETC.
FIRST FLOOR
JOHN
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HOUSEKEEPING GOODS:
Agate Ware (White, Gray and Nickel-plated), Pumps, Water and Soil Pipes
Water Closets and Urinals, Rubber Hose and Lawn Sprinklers. Bath Tubs and Sr 1
Sinks. O. S. Gutters and Leaders. Sheet
.
Pipe Fittings.
PLUMBING, TIN, COFFER.
Dim 011 J Block.
Seasickness
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The Only Known Specific that will Invariably
Prevent "Mai de Mer."
GUARANTEED PERFECTLY HARMLESS.
Benson, Smith & Co.,
AGENTS FOR THE
Suited to the climate and
Woven Wire 1
m on
pockets of anyone, "which will not rust."
Woven Wire Bailey is the
"which will not rust," outside
QUEEN ST., NEXT DOOR TO L. B. KERR'S.
K.
ROBINSON BLOCK,
VAK1ETY IN
WAVERLEY BLOCK.
NOTT,
Iron Conner. Zliw and I.m(). I
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AND SHEET
75-79 Kirn
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Street.
WORK.
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POSITIVELY PREVENTED.
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HAWAIIAN ISLANDS.
OF HOME MANUFACTURE.
at prices wriich will suit the
only maker of Wire Beds
of England.
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We keep BOCK 8 and a tasty Knof NECK
WEAR as well as a gei.tfral
assortment ot
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