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J- TUE PACIFIOCOMMEKCIAL ADVKKTISKK: HONOLULU, l-i:i:i:UAKY 11, 100. 5! THB PACIFIC Commercial Advertiser. W. N. ARMSTRONG - EDITOR .SATURDAY FEBRAURY 11. THE 2SUGAK JiEET. Willets & Gray, the sugar brokers of Kew York, made the following remarks in their last circular: The domestic beet-sugar industry of Ithe United States shows some very notable features, which are quite sur prising when considered from some points of view. The result of the cam paign in ton3 is below last year, but ihe gain in factories built and pro posed is quite important. The object Jesson of a few well-managed factories paying 20 per cent dividends to stock holders and dividing $200,000 among farmers near by, as in Utah, is having a wonderful effect upon both capital ists and farmers in neighboring states and localities, and the year 1899 bids fair to see much greater activity and advance in this industry, regardless of any objection or fears from without. The industry itself is expected to be strong enough in its position to take care of itself against all opposition, po litically or otherwise, by the time that any important action may be required. Certainly the progress made .thi3 year a3 phenomenal and unexpected gener ally, not as to sugars produced, but as to factories built and contemplated, and as to progress made by farmers in experimental work. We shall continue to give the details of new enterprises as fast as they reach us, but, as here- toiore, snail avoid publishing mere rumors without authentic information. The sugar beet production may not he for some time an important factor in fixing the prices of sugar. At the same time if that industry is finally made successful tn a large s:ile in the mainland, it will seriously affect tne sugar interests here, some are disposed to ignore the matter. But it must not be forgotten that 'the chief in dustry of the United States is agricul ture, and that skill in the cultivation of the soil is increasing with marvel ous rapidity. The facts show that the iarmers are gradually becoming con vinced that the beet crop may be made more profitable than any general crop. What is needed especially," in order to make a success of it, is correct prac tical knowledge of the matter of cul tivation. The time has almost passed when .the farmer worked blindly in de veloping a new industry. He may now, before making any efforts in new di rections, obtain the most reliable data from the great scientilic corps that is supported by the Federal Government, and furnishes the farmer with prac tical results, not theories. So far as our own sugar interests are concerned, the important fact seems to be established that the sugar-beet in dustry has. come to stay, even far east of the Rocky mountains, and if it has come to stay, it will grow. tern o)t education. The inevitable re sult of education is the creation of "wants." And there is no correspond ing education in the "supply of rants." Young men and young women are turned loose upon the world without special training in any of the supply producing arts. The "wants" make the standard of expenditure. Education stops there. The thirsty travelers stand on the brink of a deep well of water, but cannot make a bucket and ropo to reach it. Then comes weariness, and despair, and finally suicide in such alarming numbers. What is a "Paradise" to an educated European, who immigrates to the United States, is simply "Hell" to the native horn. American civilization gradually builds on better lines, but the bricks laid by the present generation are ce mented with distress and suffering. The education of the brain and hand will lay the higher stories in bricks made with straws of sounder educa tion. THE PASSING HOUR Anniversaries. This month, ISSo, Japanese immigra tion to the Islands was inaugurate!. Feb. 1, 1791. t!i vl of the firs: vessel built at the Islands was laid. 1S93, Minister Stevens proclaimed an American protectorate over thv Isl ands. Feb. 2. lil. smallpox brought h r: from China by the S. S. Quinta. 17. death of the Princess Llkelike, ?.;: 35 years. Feb. 4. 1S74. King Luaulilo diel. Feb. 7, 1SS5. Rev. S. C. Damon dtl, aged 70 years. H was chaplain here from IS 19. Feb. 9. 1S3I. A'.-x. Liho'.iho. K.inu hameha IV, born. Feb. 11, 1S1G. commissioners app rul ed to sottle land claim?. Feb. 12. 1S71, Hon. David Kal ilcv.ia elected king at a special seMon of legislature. Feb. 12, 1SS3, coronation of Kalnk.vi.i and Liliuokalani. MESSENGER SERVICE. Honolulu Messenger Service deliver message! and packages. Tel. 27S. SUICIDE IN THE STATES. Rev. J. A. Cruzan, now pastor of the Foreign Church at Hilo, Hawaii, once delivered a lecture in -Berkeley, Cal., on the subject of suicide in the United States. He stated that one person in 13,500 In England; one in 2,700 in France; ono in 1,500 in the United States com mitted suicide. His belief was that the appalling frequency of this crime in,the States was due to high pressure in liv ing, and that the crime would increase unless the people struck a slower gait. What is the difficulty? The struggle for existence in the United States is slight in comparison with the struggle in Europe. The resources of the Amer ican continent have hardly been scratched. Land, which is the desire and hope of all in Europe, is cheap in the States. The Government has been for fifty years utterly prodigal in giv ing a home to every one who wanted one. The price of food is cheaper than it is in Europe. Education is free. Democracy rules. There is no caste. There are no artificial social distinc tions. There are no commercial restric tions in trade between the forty-five great States. The political orators tell us on every occasion that America is the land of the free and the home of the brave. The religious teachers tell us that it is the land of Christian homes. It is the paradise of the poor of all other lands. In spite of all this, a most alarming number of people become tired of life and dash themselves into eternity. Unrest, unhappiness, prevade all classes alike. The "quiet home" ceases to be an institution. The good people listen reverently every Sunday to the preacher's exhortation to put their treasures in. Heaven, but spend the rest of the week in putting their trea sures .on earth. Even with the most intelligent Christian communities, wealth commands the highest consid eration, while character and philantro phy are regarded as excellent things to talk about, and are recommended io the careful consideration of neigh bors, and the heathen. That Senatorial contest in California must be of deepest interest. It has more space in the San Francisco papers than murders or suicides. The Oregon, en route to eastern wa ters in the interest of the Open Door, is keeping open house at Honolulu and the hospitality of the officers is much appreciated. Cooking classes have been discon tinued in the San Francisco public schools. This was not compelled by the health authorities, but was forced from lack of school funds. The American commissioners to the Philippines have gone by the northern route. If they fail to call at Honolulu on their return they will have failed to make the most of their chances. The strenuous efforts to preserve the V. O. T. U. temple at Chicago as a dis tinct monument to Frances E. Willard is a fine example of tenacity and strength of purpose backed by senti ment almost entirely. In all this controversy about the quality of the army beef it is strange that the contractors are so completely in the background. Yet another strange thing is that there has been no hint of any questioning the provisions sup plied the navy. It may be taken that despite the fact none of the new fangled or freak ideas were utilized miring ine war, progress was great in both the army and navy. j! that the volunteer army needed, by the way, was a few trained soldiers in the direction of offense and defense and some cooks. It becoming evident that there has been planted here seed that will in time grow into some such manifesta tion as a showing of resources by means of an exposition. A permanent display with Mr. C. I,. Wight's coffee samples as a nucleus would prove at tractive and useful. ihere is published, in the Advertiser the best resume at hand of a most important new shipping law. It goes i r : l l mio oueraiion on me Luaiiuuim iiiia month, but will not rule here until Congress extends the navigation law3 to the group. Incomplete as is the synopsis, it is enough to warrant the prediction that it will cause much fric tion at first and then likely drop into ihe dead-letter condition. Drink PURE crofylla Swollen Clands, Scrofula Sores, Hip Disease, Boils, Pimples, Erup tions Tell tho Story Dreadful Consequences of Impure Blood. Certainly norofuU, if anything. ny 1-c called the advertisement of foul blood. It ! tho icourcc of tho world o!!enir, painful, debU;tAt!n., lubtorn. Outward application do nut euro. Kmollkais may jullUtc, t hrjr cannot abolbh tho evil. There U one nuro way out, and thU l to eliminate tho taint from the Mood. For th!s rurroe IIo.hI jr4rri!!A U abso lutely without an rqual. "I have taken Hood' Harararll!a for scrofulous humor and Itr.ruro blood and am now almost entirely cured of the erup tions with which I have Nth at!!icted for thepat yrar. My fcr,chrt and hack were badly broken out.' Fi;l 11. OiiD WAY, Woodstock, Vt. ) Sarsa O parilla NUi. t- t-tnfa. l tt-nn- Tru !::.! Pnrlf.rr. HONOLULU." OAHU. HILO. 1LVWAIL nlood Hood's Pills J5wE2,,S2 TIMELY TOPICS February 4th. 1809. WATER. OOO If the advice given in those three words is heeded, good health will fol low. City water is not good for many reasons, principally, because It Is con taminated with vegetable and putrid matter of all descriptions. A simple analysis shows this to be a fact. EXCERCISE Our doctors are busy treating pa tients who aro suffering from com plaints, more especially malarial dis orders, which will be materially bene fitted if they drink a water that Is pure and possesses curative features, as does Bartlett Spring "Water. DUE Ask your family physician about the water, and If he is honest he will en dorse Its use. All who have drank the water speak in the highest of terms for It. This climate demands the use of such a water and you cannot afford to be without It. VIGILANCE. We will serve free of cbargo a glass of this wonderful natural Spring water at our Soda Counter to all who care to come and te3t Its virtues. We deliver the water to your home in case lots at $G.50 for 50 pints. for CO quarts. Much of this abnormal distress in such a rich country as the United States, is due to the unbalanced sys- AMERICAN MESSENGER SERVICE. Masonic Temple. Telephone 444. II! 11 SOLE AGENTS. BRDCE WARING & CO, Dealers in Lands. Investment Brokers Fire Insurance Asrents choici: nusisnis a-i limine Vrv?7iUs IILHtfAKT LOTS oa Iuscabol S'.o; curl:: Tic A IIIIAUTIKUL MODIIIIN llCSIDKNCi: cn Gfca itwL crousd. 5pnlM xUw. CSo'.r ncbrhooL A CHOICE RESIDENCE AT PUNAHOU. I-ir; rrczzU cozcUl t rram Car. IXTTS AND HOIVHS at -I?e Vlt'xT Ncai mxZT. IiUSINCiW rROPEIlTXCS CeatraKr IvkmIcL HOME LOTS IX KEWALO TRACT. Ihn t n'li '.cr rcrcSxr 03 U ta!a!!s;fst plan. STORES AND OFTICU. (tce or !a tz:t) !a Trrrmi nf RESIDENCE IjOTS at Paao. Vlllx lYas.-j. asi R-r IiUai. IR'.a. We Invite IsipccUoa cf prcprt!. LOANS NEGOTIATED. Insurance Written on Rcsldonco and Mercantile Risks. We Invite tcipectlca of prop rile. BRUCE WARING & CO. Offices: 7 and 8, Progress Block In the opinion of expert cowboys and ranchmen and their idea in this instance is regarded as proof positive, and accepted by all who ride the horse, whether it be for pleasure or on duty, the MEXICAN SADDLE is as near perfect in con struction and general appear ance as it is possible to make saddle. A great many features of the Mexican Sad dle resemble the old Ha waiian Saddle, made by the natives years a0 and which seem to grow in greater de mand as they become scarce. The tree of this saddle is identical; if possible the iWexican is an improvement in that it is beautifully stamp ed and decorated, has com plete box stirrips and is well finished. The saddles range in price from 525 to S40. Our Cotton Mamba Tie j Ropes are very strong with! .1 ' - I lb' w v V w "The Pipe draw mJom from the lip of tho philophcr, anil hul up the mouth of the foolith; it pencratr a tlxc o conversation, contemplative, tht:ghtfu 1. licncYolvnt an J unaffcttctl." Tlarlrrav. Hol lister & CoG WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IR American, Havana and Manila Cigars TOBACCO. SNUFF, AND Smokers' Articles. Fine Grades SMOKIXC T0I5ACC0 a specialty. o Cor. Fort and Merchant Sts. - - - Honolulu. Mo s qnn5tolnee Will Drive Mosquitoes Away. convenient snap on end. Cures the Bites! Prices are very reasonable. Full line of Stable Fur-! nishings. ' Call and examine our stock. ; Brings Comfort! OEN3E-V ATT I 10 i IMii 88: B enson. Smith & Co LIMITED- Ltmltod. 307 FORT ST. Fort and Hotel Streets. BARGAINS! GAIN Dim Beginning this morning, February ist the GREATEST CLERANCE SALE Ever known in this country will be inaugurated. room for other goods, J BleaCned SheetingS, KM full width, fine quality, 20ct a yd. BedSpieadS, al irgonfrtmc:.!?cxtM.itn!iis 75c:. Our Bankrupt Stock must be all cleared before ihs end nf th , t. room for other goods, and to do this we will offer the following "KC 0 O O o A. TOWelS, a large assortment, extra qualities, 75 cU a dozen. DreSS UOOdS at Bargain PriCeS. o Uobleaclied Sheetings 10-1 full width, fine qur.lity, 17 l-2ct3 a yd. Table Linen and Nankins 0 DieaClieQ tOHOn, 3 inches wide, octa a yd. a. r l Y rCLCalG. a large assortment, new pattern-, 15 vds for $1.00. Z A Larc and Varied Assortment of pooisl Bargains ir-a 3 aGs and EIrTniIh)B-oic3sff-i Everybody should take this opportunity to get a supply of European Goods before the U. S. Tariff Laws take effect. Q 3n Noar Fort, Dry 1- -