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THE PACIFIC COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER: HONOLULU, APRIL 19, 1S9S. DEATH IN CHILCOOT PASS. M'AIX MUST YIELD. n n TT 17 1 l Wr TWELVE INCH COAST DEFENSE MORTAR. If war cornea, modern mortars will play a prominent part in coast defenwa. Scores of them are already mounted and many more could soon be placed on mortar boats. They fire hi-u in the air and the 1,000 ponnd shells descend upon a hostile ship's deck. ny" ! I IIS I The A. J. FULLER Has arrived from New York, and on her we have a very gen eral assortment of merchandise, such as Nails (Cut, Wire, Plain and Galvanized), Ship and Cut Spikes, Oakum, Pitch. Cotton Waste, Galvanized and Black Iron Water Pipe, Cylinder, Engine and Car box Oils, Lane's Hoes and Handles, Long Card Matches, Spokes, Hubbs, Rims, Blacksmiths' Coal, and a large lot of Bar Iron. These are but a few of the many items that we have on this ves sel. What you wish and do not see above mentioned just ask for. We have about everything that a Hardware store should have. E. O. HALL & SON, Ld. Corner Fort & King Sts. 5 1 V A A v r Hamakua Plantation, Paauilo, Hawaii, H. I. Mr. J. G. Spencer, Pacific Hardware Co., Honolulu. Dear Sir: The Secretary Disc Plow I pur chased from you is giving us satisfaction. We are using it to plow under a crop of lupins. They are three feet high -and very thick. Your plow turns them completely under, at the same time plowing the land fourteen inches deep. I feel satisfied that with this plow the draft for the same quantity and depth of work is as 6 to 8. That is, with the old plow, to do the same work, it takes 8 good mules; with your plow it takes only 6, and they are less tired at night. Please send me another plow by first schooner leaving for this. You are at liberty to use this in any way you may see fit. Yours truly, . A. L1DGATE. ROBERT CATTQN 212 Queen Street. Honolulu. ATT N Monster Avalanche Sweeps Many People to Dentil. SEATTLE, (Wash.), April 9. The most terrible calamity yet told of the trails in Alaska is to be recorded of ine Chilcoot Pss, where, on last Sunday afternoon, a score or more of miners are believed to have perished in an avalanche of snow and ice that tore down the mountain side, moved from its resting place by the warm Chinook winds that blew from the sea. Conflicting reports as to the number of lives lost have been received. One statement is to the effect that 31 bodies had been recovered before the Al-Ki sailed. Another authority gives the number of bodies found as 21, while still another states that possibly CO live-s have been lost. The story of the disaster, appalling ih its loss of human life and untold misery to those that were left living, but mained and penniless, was brought down on the steamer Al-Ki, Capt. J. W. Gage, which left Skagway Monday morning last and arrived here last ev ening at 7 o'clock. Captain Gage and Purser W. II. Bush both corroborate the story. Purser Bush says that the first word of the calamity was received by telephone at Skagway on Sunday afternoon about 5 o'clock. This was at least three hours after the slide. The following morning word was transmitted over the tele phone that 31 bodies in all had been taken out of the snow, ice and debris of ruined tents and outfits. The accident happened between Stone House and 'the Scales, while the trail was thronged with miners. Since the great Alaska rush began, stories of disaster have been brought down by the steamers from Skagway and Dyea which, upon investigation, have proven unfounded and utterly un true. In the present case, however, the narrative of the terrible loss of life on the Chilcoot trail appears to be trust worthy. It is confirmed by several in dividual newspaper correspondents who sent dispatches down on the Al- Ki. It is also confirmed by the Associ ated Press correspondent at Skagway, who put his letter aboard the Al-Ki a short time before she-sailed. Additional confirmation of the story is contained in a telegram received by John A. Whalley from W. A. Dickey. This message was filed last night at Victoria, but it is believed that it was sent from Dyea, where Mr. Dickey was when last heard from. He says that the number of men and women killed may reach 60. Powers Inform Her That This Ouly Wlll Avert War. NEW YORK, April 9 The World publishes a copyrighted special from Madrid on Thursday night, by way of Bayonne, France, which says: The ambassadors of the five great powers, France, Russia, Italy, Germany and Austria, have diplomatically informed the Government of Spain that war with the United States can only be averted by Spain yielding. There is no reason to believe that the powers made extra ordinary propositions to Spain. They have said in effect that if she would make such concessions to the United States as they believe to be necessary the powers would guarantee her against war, both external and inter nal. The powers could delegate one of their own number, Austria, whose throne is so closely allied with Spain, the duty to defend Spain against any international foes that might arise, as a menace to the dynasty, as a result of the demand of the United States. Aus trian troops would have behind them the allied moral and physical forces of Europe. The Papal Nuncio who has been repeatedly at the palace during the past 24 hours, is believed to be in sympathy with this program. IJrltlsh Victory In Eyrypt. CAIRO, (Egypt), April 9. The Brit ish brigade in the defeat of the Der vishes at Athara, and the capture of Mahloud, the Dervish commander and 4,000 of his followers, lost, in addition to the officers killed, many in the rank and file. The Egyptians lost 51 men killed and 14 officers and 319 men wounde. The Dervishes lost about 2,000 men killed. 4 PANAMA, April S. The United States Nicaraguan Canal Commission sailed today for New York. Its work is completed, and a favorable report will be made. ust to inland: GENTS' WHITE AND COLORED Alpaca Coa The nattiest and coolest for the warm weather. ooo Ladies' a n 1 Gents' Ties, TITE ORFtiOX LEAVES CALLAO. IilU Kattleslilp Will Next Ho Heard From at Valparaiso. NEW YORK, April 8 A dispatch to the Herald from Lima, Peru, announces the departure of the battleship Oregon from sOallao, after talking on coal and provisions. She has not yet been paint ed the war color. A dispatch to the Herald from Val paraiso announces the arrival of 'the gun boat Marietta. She will remain there for orders from the navy depart ment, or at least until the arrival of I the Oregon, which is expected Satur i day. The Spanish torpedo boat Temer- ario is still at Buenos Ayres. . SPAIN'S DAMAGED TORPEDO BOAT. THE CLUB STABLES OJmlted) C BELLINA, Manager. Fort St., near Hotel. Telephone 477. livery. Boarding ana Soles Slonies. PROMPT SERVICE, STYLISH TURN OUTS, SAFE DRIVERS. We are especially equipped to cater to your trade. Fair dealing and good service is what we depend upon to get it. Dr. Rowat is always in attendance at the Stables. CM) Stables Hack Stand Cor. Union & Hotel Sts. (Old Bell Tower.) CAREFUL AND WELL INFORM ED DRIVERS: FIRST CLASS CARRIAGES. HACKS AT ALL HOURS. Orders for Surreys, Wagonettes, Single or Double Teams at a moment's notice. Hack Nos. 125, 1S3, 100, 70, 77. C. BELLINA, Mgr. AGENT FOR ttttj ttt?"pt .ifffs WATSON & YARYAN CO.. Ld. . . . m . Sugar Machinery WATSHM T.ATTVLAW or. CO Centrifugals and Cream Separators. JOHN FOWLER & CO. (Leeds), Ld Steam Ploughs and Portable Railway. THE RISDON IRON WORKS General Engineerings MARCUS MASON & CO., Coffee and Rice Machinery J. HARRISON CARTER. Disintegrators. TrylnK to Kepalr Her ami Get Away Before War Breaks Out. NEW YORK, April 8. A dispatch to the World fromQueenstown, Ireland, says: j large body of workmen has been brought down from the Clyde to assist in repairing and fitting the damaged Spanish torpedo gun boat Audaz for sea. The men are working day and night, as she cannot leave if war Is de clared. The customs officers have been instructed from the admiralty office in London to take possession of her im mediately in case of war. , WEILL & -0. ounders and Machinists. 213 Queen St., bet. Alakea and Richards Sts., Honolulu. Invito Enquiries for General ' Ironwork; Iron and Brass Cast ings. Ships' Blacksmiths. Cemetery Railings and Crestings Made to Order: Samples on Hand. Consuls Will ot Leave. WASHINGTON, D. C, April 9. Per mission has been given by the State Department to United States Consuls in Spain to leave that country if they nnairnr thp threatening SO Utsiiru J.!.-.". v"o severance of all diplomatic relations between Spain and the United States. They have not been ordered to leave. as such a step is not resorted to except in case of a rupture between the two nations, but are permitted to exercise their own discretion in the matter. Stylish Trousers Invariably lend an ad ditional attractiveness to your appearance that is not rendered by any other part of your ward robe. A well-dressed man should be fash ionably attired from head to foot, and a nobby pair of trousers make the finishing touches, as it were. We are sure that your taste will be suited and your fancy pleased from the extensive line offered by us. REPAIRS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. TEL. 410. More Troops From Cadiz. LONDON, April 10 A dispatch to the Daily Telegraph from Gibraltar says that the Spanish cruisers Cristo bal Colon and Infanta Maria Teresa have left Cadiz for a destination undi- vulged, with six battalions, each l.MUO strong. Additional troops, the dispatch asserts, will leave Cadiz by the mail steamers during the next few days for Cuba. Medeiros & Decker, THE HOTEL STREET TAILORS. Waverley Block. 0I1S Ex Braexner and Rio de Janeiro. BAMBOO BLINDS, MATTINGS (New Design?), PORCELAIN WAKE, LACQUER WARE, HANDSOME KIMONOS, PAJAMAS, RUGS, ETC. ALL KINDS OF SHIRTS. SILKS! SILK an Gazette YOKOHAMA, April 10. Reports from Nagasaki report that a collision has taken place between the English and Russians at Talien-wan. unese Don't buy until you have seen our stock. " The Goods and Prices will Suit you. MURATA& CO. Hotel St., Cor. Siti-anc ALL KINDS OF HATS. BRANCH HAT STORE, toanu St. In all the Latest fetching colors, ooo Children's Sun 6 onnets In White and Colors. B F EHLERS & C O Fort Street: QOOOOOOOOOOOOOOC OOOOCKOOOOOOOOCK000000000 o Q Associate Trees Dispatch S. F. Chronicle NEW YORK, April 5. The sales of the Remington Standard Typewriter, the world over, for March this year, largely exceeded any previous month in its his tory. Typewriter sales are a good barometer of general industrial conditions. O ooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooo H. HACKFELD & CO., Ltd., Sole Agents. 'mm Alr HI I Golds (I te el ii Kii o Handsome Carriage? Are right because they are bought right, of well known and old established factories. which are just as anxious as you that they give satisfac tion. All Goods bought direct of factory. No Middle man's profit. Turn Under Delivery Wagons. Jast the thing for Honolulu's narrow streets. Handsome Double and Single Surrey Harness. c AW CARRIAGE and HARNESS HOUSE, FORT ST., above Club Stables. TEL. 205. More Beneficial Than All the Klondike Gold. Warranted to Cure. For Sale Only by PACHEC0 & FERNANDEZ. Arlington Block, Hotel St. REMOVAL NOTICE. JOSE de ESPIMTO SANTOS Manufacturer of GUITARS, UKULELES, AND TAItO PATCH FIDDLES, Has removed to King St., near Punchbowl St. We Repair Broken fntrrktmn q No matter whether WllllCl do te trouble's due to a " won't work" phutter or a broken lens or, in fact, if there's anything wrong with it we'll fix it up in a way to puit and at a price that'll satisfy you. BIART I'll -FORT ST. JEWELER. EX -DOKIC" Grass : Cloth : Handkerchiefs! SILK HANDKERCHIEFS, 611k Shawls, New Porcelain Cups and Sauceri, Decorated Flower Poti, Rattan Chairs, Matting, Tea and Dinner Sets; Fire Crackers. WING W0 CHAN & CO. 210-212 Nccanu St. The GAZETTE (semi-weekly) Is iesued on Tuesdays and Fridays. Read th eHawa ' rumors are unconfirmed. Telephone, 93S. P. O. Box 206.