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THE PACIFIC COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER: HONOLULU, APRIL 5. 1S99. 12 0000000OK0004 s The best at the lowest price at HOPP'S. JIM There i3 do place in the world where Awnings are as much needed as in Hono lulu. As far as we can see for no other reason than that most pcop'e think they have to send to the Coast for them. This is a wrong impression. We make Awnings 3 All Sizes. All Colors. All Prices. Try ;and consider the great advantage of Awnings. 'J hey regulate the light, make a room more comfortable and cooler and in all gives the home a cozy appearance. If you intend getting Awnings for the summer, call and get our figures. i RUINED By a lepidop terous insect of nocturnal hab its, or better known as a moth. Small as they are they get in to your best clothes and all because you neglect buying the very thing that will not only keep them out, but is at the same time an ornament to anv home We refer to our B These are upholstered, mak ing a HANDSOME SETTEE Call and see them. J. HOPP & C Leading Furniture Dealers, KING & BETHEL STS. 11 11 AND OILCLOTH. I III FIBRE MATTIK6. O9O Ms, CENTER, SOFA AND STAND Heavy Stock and Great Choice. to. el Of Best Yalue Ever Imported AT E. W. JOBDAS CASTLE & COOKE, Ltd HONOLULU. COMMISSION MERCHANTS, SUGAR FACTORS. AGENTS FOR The Ewa Plantation Co. The Waialua Agricultural C., trti- The Kohala Sugar Co. The Waimea Sugar Mill Co. The Koloa Agricultural Co. The Onomea Sugar Co. The Fulton Iron Works, St. The Standard Oil Co. The Geo. F. Blake Steam Pnmyx, Weston's Centrifugals. The New England Mutual Lite Ixxar gLnoe Co., of Boston. The Aetna Fire Insurance. Cm., off Hartford, Conn. AWNINGS Looses wardrobe IB EM re, cor or The Alliance Assurance Co., J Con. Late Popular Books Received Per S. S. ALAMEDA. ! tj t) Kronstadt, by Max Pemberton. With Kitchener at Khartoum, by G. W. Stevens. Francis Claude, by S. Weyman. The Gadfly, by Voynich. An Angel in A Web, by Julian Ralph. The Gattlings at Santiago, by Parker. The World's Rough Hand, by II. P. Whitmarsh. The Associate Hermits, by F. R. Stockton. Etc., Etc., Etc., Etc,. Etc. ft 01 LIMITED Merchant Street. The Washington Light. RELIABLE II It I LLTANT CANNOT EXPLODE CANNOT BLOW OUT NO ODOll DOES NOT FLICKER Consumes nothing but Kerosene Oil. The Cheapest and Safest Light known. Unsurpassed for Halls, Lanais, Ma chine Shops, Plantations and Docks. See Lamps now on exhibition and get details. We are prepared to illuminate Pri ate Grounds, Lanais and Halls for En tertainments on 24 hours' notice. Open evenings till 8 o'clock. H. N. ALNIY, rianager. Masonic Temple, Alakea St. JUST OPEN! A shop on Union street, Bell Tower, and am prepared to do all kinds of PLUMBING, TINNING AND GENERAL JOBBING. H. F. LUDE WIG. FIRST CLASS Bicycle Repairing Done at Very Reasonable Figures. GIVE US A TRIAL. CLEVELAND BICYCLES FOR REST. We have a few second hand wheel which, we are selling at cut rate prices. . . . CITY KEPAIIt SHOP. . . E.JONES. R.CLARK. 115 Bethel Street. Tel. 1011. CHOICE VEAL, MD1TCI AND PORK oo- Sausages. Liver, Head Cheese and Breakfast Bo logne at the CENTRAL MEAT MARKET. 214 Nuuanu St. Tel. 104. HUSTACE & CO., DEALERS IN Wood and Coal ALSO White and Black Sand Which we will sell at tne werj lewe market rate. Telephone No. 414. AT Hill ii ULAN Clli: HATES. May Sonic Day Become the Great est American Star. Blanche Bates made her debut with the Frawley Stock Company in Salt Lake City five years ago. She has been a leading woman of that company con tinuously since until recently, and is a prime favorite with theater goers in San Francisco and other Pacific Coast cities. Ambitions for a New York career beset her. When she received an offer from Augustin Daly she promptly accepted ' it. She laughed when she wrote her reply. She rem embered the day five years before when she had presented herself, a timid ap plicant, at Mr. Daly's office. Mr. Dab neglected the little formality of remov- ing his hat, which shocked the board ing school bred girl. "Who are you?" said Mr. Daly. Miss Blanche Bates j falteringly explained that she was "nobody much," but she hoped to be. "What d'ye want?" asked the manager. Miss Bates explained her aspirations for a stage career. "No, I don't want you," was his "businesslike" reply. "And now he does want me," she j laughed gleefully as she wrote an ac ceptance of his offer two months ago. She went to New York a few weeks ago. She played Celia in "As You Like It." The critics gazed. She played Blanca in "The Taming of the Shrew." The critics wondered. She played the Count ess in "The Great Ruby." The critics adored and rhapsodized. The astute manager A. M. Palmer, is saying "I told you so." He won a $500 wager on Blanche Bates' success in "The Great Ruby." Now he is predicting that she will be the greatest American star. She has captured the popular fancy. When her announcement of her sudden with drawal from the Daly Company was made she received a flood of letters. Their writers ranged from the owner of a Fifth-avenue mansion to a god of the galleries. They were all cordial, all anti-Daly, and all predicted phe nomenal success. SAMOAN PECULIARITIES. Apia is located on the considerable island of Upolu. It is bounded on one side by the singing sands of the har bor, white as the back of a girl's hand. The dust-scurrying trade winds blow interminably, roaring through the palms. On the landward side a couple of insignificant rivers the Mulivai and the Vaisingano form, with the Pacific Ocean, a three-sided fosse around the zone of trouble. For the rest, there are some ravines and a vast m6b of child like, bloody-minded, . naive, scandal mongering, clean-colored natives of engaging manners and unpronounce able names, to whom fighting and gos sip and head-getting is the breath of their nostrils. The islands lie to the westing and south'ard of San Fran cisco, and can be reached by a fast yacht presupposing that the owner had no possible business elsewhere in the wide world in a matter of a dozen or so days. On arriving, the yacht master will find just whom Robert Louis Stevenson found when he turned his dark and kindly face islandward "contemporaries of our tattooed an cestors, who drove their chariots on the wrong side of the Roman wall." Very likely these contemporaries will, for the most part, be found surf-bathing and fishing. The inhabitants are Christians, church-goers, singers of hymns, hardy cricketers, but withal (perchance by reason of the acquired veneer of civil ization) children of nature and head hunters, devoted to fetich worship and biased politically by legerdemain. One who can juggle a dollar in Apia is es teemed a god. Hermann, had be but known it, missed a chieftainship, Houdi-n., a principality, Robertson, had he performed his watch and fish trick over the side of a war canoe as he per formed it over the bulwarks of the Czar's yacht, would have been pre sented with a kingdom and a surfeit of worship. The islanders eagerly follow after false gods, but they are not lacking in shrewdness; they require the high priests of those gods to be possessed of a fine order of manual dexterity. In ordinary life, when cot engaged in the "speak-house" (a sort of Samoan house of representatives) or being, to their own huge delight, flayed alive by Euro pean copra merchants, the natives while away idle hours retailing gossip and scandal with their neighbors. In times not far back they made holiday parties hunting heads. Collier's Week ly. HURRICANE SEASON. (Army and Navy Journal, March 18.) Some anxiety is felt by the Navy De partment over the enforced presence of the Philadelphia at Apia at the pres ent time. The hurricane season is at its height, and it will be remembered that on the 15th of the present month occurred the sad disaster of ten years ago, resulting in the loss of the Tren ton and Vandalia. News of her safe arrival will be received in the course of the next few days it is believed, and as soon as her services are no longer required there it is the intention of the Department to recall her from Samoa, and in her place to station a smaller ship there for the protection of Ameri can interests. SHERMAN'S CONDITION. SANTIAGO DE CUBA, March 24. John Sherman has been safely moved from the American line steamer Paris to the quarters prepared for him on board the United States cruiser Chi cago. Mr. Sherman rested easy during- the night and awoke cheerful and prepared for the change. The Chicago arrived here after daylight and preparations were immediately made for the trans fer of Mr. Sherman from the passenger vessel to the war ship. He was carried on a stretcher, which was laid in one of the boats off the Paris while in the davits. The boat was then lowered in to the water and was taken in tow by a steam launch. Two umbrellas were placed over the sick man to protect him from the sun. Mr. Sherman was hoist ed on board the Chicago in the same manner. RANSOM FOR PRISONERS. Spain Offers Aguinaldo Money in Spite of America's Protest. NEW YORK, March 24 A cable to the times from Madrid says: Notwith standing the fact that General Otis, the Americans, the Spanish government has refused to rfinction negotiations be tween the Spaniards and Filipinos for the release of the Spanish prisoners held by the latter, basing his refusal on the ground that the money paid for the release of the captives would be used to aid the insurgents againsT the mericans, the Spanish Government has offered Aguinaldo, the insurgent lead er, 5000 pesetas for the release of each Spanish officer held by hilar, 500 pese tas for each soldier and 250 for each civilian. GERMAN PRESS AGGRESSIVE. BERLIN, March 24. The newspa pers here aggressively discuss the Sa moan question and a portion of the press maintains that Germany must adequately protect German interests there. The semi-official Post, referring to Germany's proposal to recall all the tripartite representatives in Samoa, says: This is the wisest thing all around, as then new arrangements would be much easier for all concern ed and it does not involve the humili ation of anybody. The Lokal Anzeiger, Boesen Courier and Cologne Gazette express amaze ment that neither America mor Great Britain is willing to show good will toward Germany in the matter. FOUR YEAR ENLISTMENT. Instructions have been, sent to Ad miral Dewey, at Manila, and Admiral Sampson, to enlist for four years all men with their commands who entered for the war with Spain but who desire to continue in the naval service. The Department officials believe that a large majority of this class will re-enlist acd no trouble will be experienced in keeping the naval quota up to its full limit allowed by law. It has been decided to maintain in commission all ships now afloat, as the increase of sailors allowed by the last Congress will enable this to. be done. At pres ent the enlisted strength consists of 17,660 men, but of this number 2,200 will be discharged as their terms of service have expired. ONE SPANISH VICTORY. Only once in their history as a na tion have the Spaniards achieved a naval victory. That was at the battle of Lepanto, in 1571, when, with the aid of Venetians and' Genoese, they an nihilated the Turkish fleet. In almost every neighborhood there is some one whose life has been saved by Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, or who ha3 been cured of chronic diarrhoea by the use of that medicine. Such persons make a point of telling of it whenever opportu nity offers, hoping that it may be the means of saving other lives. For sale by all Dealers, Benson Smith & Co., Ltd., Agents for H. I. Garden Entertainment Tonight and following nights Union Street, next to Old Fire Station. THE I ooo- ANIMATED PICTURES -OF- The Battleship Maine in Havana Har bor before the Disaster. Spanish Bull Fights. American Fast Trains and Fire Scenes. Thousands of People Moving on the Screen. Positively the most refined and intel lectual entertainment ever offered to the public Doors open, 7:30. Commence at 8. Admission, 25 cents. Children half W in lie I price. Partial List of Real Estate FOR SALE BY Will E. Fisher, REAL ESTATE AGEKT AND AUCTMEER East corner Fort and Merchant streets. IMPROVED $3000$1000 cash, balance on time, in Kalihi, on Beckley street; 50 feet wide; street work all complete. Only about S00 feet from King street. That elegant corner new cottage (just completed) con taining seven large rooms, with all modern improvements, in cluding porcelain bath tub, brick chimney, substantial foundation, wired throughout with electric wires, nicely papered. Size of lot S0xl40. This place should be seen to be appreciated. In every re spect it is an ideal home. $7750 Beretania St. property. House of nine rooms. Size of lot 100s 290. $3500 MakLki residence; size of lot 75 xl20. UNIMPROVED. $1S30 Each. Two elegant building lots, size of each 76.6x130., on Pii koi St., just north of Lunalilo St., with abundance of valuable fruit trees. Excellent residence locality. $1500 Waikiki road, near Jno. Ena road. Lot 100x110; cheap. $ 675 Queen St. lot, 50x100. $1500 College St. lot. Fine building lot. Fenced and with lawn and shrubbery. Size 75x125. $1600 A few lots left on Beretania and on King streets., 75x135. $250 cash, balance on time. $7500 Elegant marine view lot, situate on Thurston avenue, adjoining the residence of Wray Taylor, Esq., with unobstructed marine view and surrounding country Lot terraced, buJkheaded and In excellent condition, ready for building. Size 100x200. Must be seen to be appreciated. Additional list upon application. Will E. Fisher, REAL ESTATE AGEST AKD AUCTIONEER Fort and Merchant streets. Hawaiian Scenic Photos - Whether you waDt to buy now o not you are cordUlty invited to in spect our &toi k of Hawaiian Scenes and Subjects In the matter of Colored Photos we yield the palm to none. A coll ction of a dozen or more of these neatly mounted and done up in a native made Lauhala folder, could not be excelled as a gift Should we chance not to have some desirable view we would en gage to make it and be thankful for the suggestion. See our display of Island Viewi, in our Show Case at the Post Office. D 1IO HOTEL ST. HEW ARRIYALS. -oo White and Blue Gras3 Linen, Silks, Table Covers, Silk Shirts, Doylie3, Pa jamas, Handkerchiefs, etc. Latest Pat :erna of English and American Serge, Scotch Tweeds, Linen and Duck Cloth OG KSIVZ, 210 Nuuanu St., above Hotel. FOR THE HOLIDAYS. New Importation of SILK GOODS, in the piece, SILK iANDKERCHIEFS, SILK SHAWLS, DECORATED FLOWER POTS. NEW ORCELAIN CUPS AND SAUCERS, TEA AND DINNER SETS, CARVED TORT, RATTAN CHAIRS, CARVED 'ANDALWOOD BOXES. THESE GOODS ARE THE HANDSOM EST IN ALL HONOLULU. WING WO CHAN & CO. 210-212 Nuuanu Street. Mile! M Met Ms Co. LIMITED. Esplanade, Cor. A ilea amd Fort 8U. HOLLlBTER fc CO.. - - JLOHNT iobert Lewert. F. J. Lowrey C. M. Cook LEWERS & COCKE. Importers and Dealers In Lumber and Building Materials. Office, 414 Fort St BROS m SEATTLE BEER AT THE CRITERION SALOON. For Rent. A New Cottage, on the beach at Waikiki, containing 4 Bedrooms, a large Lanai, Kitchen, Patent W. C , Bath rooms and Servants' Quarters For particulars apply to WILLIAM SAVIDGE 310 Fort Street. Something New! HAWAIIAN FLAG ENVELOPES FLAG made after OFFICIAL FLAG. Good to send abroad! Very neat and the same price as a good plain en velope. Also AMERICAN FLAG ENVE LOPES and PAPER to match! HAWAIIAN HATS. HAWAIIAN FANS. HAWAIIAN SILK FLAGS. HAWAIIAN CALABASHES. CURIOS, ETC. BOOKS AND STATIONERY. SCHOOL SUPPLIES, ETC. GOLDEN RULE BAZAAR 316 Fort Street. Temps Fugit! SO DOES MONEY, But it goes a long way if you spend it at M. It. Counter's In buying ie of his fine timepieces. A good assortment of Ladies' and Gents watches and clocks to hand via Australia, Special care given to customers orders for manufacturing jewelry medals, etc. Personal attention given to repairing watches and clocks. M. R. COUNTER, Practical Watchmaker JEWELER AND OPTICIAN. 507 Fort St. CENTENNIAL BEST -AND- Sterling Flour II SOLE AGENTS COR. FORT & QUEEN STS. Telephone 422. FOR Fences, Stairs, etc, -Oe- Call and examine our work. J. T. LUND, Union St., Bell Tower. Telephone XS, i Hawaiian Coin Jewelry IN VARIOUS DESIGNS. Jewelry Of all kinds made to order BIART 404 X FORT 87 JEWELER. Castle & Coolie, LIMITED. LIFE a FIRE AGENTS FOR in EngM Mum Hie iDisi OF BOSTON.! Eho fire Insurance Ooisi OF HARTFORD. WASBNGTON FEED CO. 1 ii MEN