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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-11-21
Y .ssels Expected from Foreign Port.

V.sseIs Expected from Foreign Ports
Os = Alameda CAm) II Morse, from San
Francisco, due November 23d
Am : Wilmington, from Portland, Or, en- route
to HongkOng, due November 1917
Haw brk Thomas II Foster, w Rugg, from
Port Townsend, w II, due November $3.50
Bark Lady Bowen, from Newcastle, n W.
due Dec $40
Brit bark Lizzie IredaIe, from Glasgow, due
October 80
Norwegian bark Iovespring, Thompson, from
New York, due Nov 20-25
Brit blk Chilena, Davies, from Liverpool, due
Jan lilo
Hawaiian schr Jennie Walker, Anderson,
from JaIuit, : ) 1, due Nov 10
Am tern Eva J. Wikman, from Humboldt
Bay, Cal, due Oct Ills
Ii B NJ : Constance, Doughty, from Panama,
due NOV2O-25
Am blk Spartan, from Portland, oregon, en-
route to HOngkong, due November 1870
Brit blk Mount Lebanon, G. Nelson, from Hong
kong, due December 1925
Haw brig Hazard, Goodman, from San Fran
CISCO due at Hilo, Hawaii, November l5-23
Hawaiian schooner Malolo, G. Nelson, from the
south Seas due Nov. $3.50.
Am. tern w. y. Bovine, A. II. Paul, from san
Francisco, due Dec. IL.
Am blk Elsinore, from Newcastle, y ) w, due
November 2O-30
PM y City of sydney. Dearborn, from the
Colonies, en- route to San Francisco, due NOvem-
Der %
Am bark Mary Winkleman, c Backus, from san
Francisco, due Nov 22-2s
Am schr Rosario, Swift, from San Francisco,
due at K8hului Nov $3.50
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-11-21

There is said to be a grocer in a certain
town of Florida who splits a grain OF
coffee in order to give accurate measure
and weight.
Since California began to import os-
triches the Government of the Cape OF
Good Hope has imposed an export duty
of $500 a head ON Ostriches in order to
keep the birds and the ostrich feather
business at home.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-11-21
Influence of DIaEn eiism Upon the Embry ..


la Lumiere + cctriquel
In the Biologisches tentralblatt we find
a few interesting data relative to the infiu-
ence upon the embryo.
During the course of an artificial incu-
baton Professor MAJ giorani submitted a
certain number of hens eggs to the influ-
ence of powerful magnets, taking care in
doing 50 TO keep at the same time an equal
number of eggs away from all magnetic
inauence The result was that in the
first group four times more eggs were
arrested in their de elOpment than in the
second After being Matched, three times
more died out of the products of the first
group than those If the second
Among the survivors. those of the
second group all developed normally.
while out OF of the first, sixty exhi.
bited numer, Us imTerfectiOns or abnor-
NAL movemcut- Six chicks only of the
same group reached maturity, and among
these six two were cocks of remarkable
size and appetite OF the four hens one
never laid eggs. aud the others laid very
small ones weighing about an ounce, and
incapable of producing IFiRg 'eings.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-11-21

Now that the question of superiority in
yachts has been settled, we may be pardOned
the remarks that there is hardly room for
questioning who holds the championship
among Honolulu clothiers. Our store is
the universal outftting depot for men and
boys. Our stock of Fall clothing, furnish
ing goods, hats and shoes is now ready.
Chas J. Fishel.
Do not fail to view those elegant paint
ings by Strong and Tavernier now on exhi-
bition at King Bros art gallery, Hotel st. \
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-11-21
Police Court.
BEFORE POLICE JUSTICE BICKERToN.
FRIDAY1 November Doth

BEFORE POLICE JUSTICE BICKERTON.
FRIDAY, November goth.
Kapahu was charged with deserving
her husband. The Court ordered her to
return and pay So costs.
Ella and Joseph Naele, for driving
their expresses without being properly
numbered, were fined S. with So costs
each.
Pukana forfeited bail of So for drunk
enness.
Wong Chong, Chung Ting and Ii Chin
were charged with assault and battery
on All Quai. Chung Ting was found
guilty, and sentenced to imprisonment at
hard labor for twenty days. He was also
ordered to give a bond in the sum OF
800 with one surety to keep the peace
against All Quai for one year. The other
two men were discharged.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-11-21
BY AUTHORITY.
Wafer Nnfice.

From this date till further notice, ". r. SEAL
ESQ, is alone authorized to collect water rates
and dues OIL account of the Honolulu Water
Works.
He is fully empowered to give good and suh-
cient. receipt and none other viii be acknovi-
edged.
All parties are requested when paying water
rates, to produce 70 the Receiver their last
receipt.
This Regulation does not apply to any business
relating TO the Water Works, which now IS, OF
may hereafter be placed in the hands Of the At
tOrney-GeneTaI for settlement
CHAS. 4. GULTCK,
Minister Of the Interior.
Interior Office, November D. 1850. 813 no5tf
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-11-21

The Board of Immigration pro
poses to make arrangements for
the further importation of
japanese immigrants into this
Kingdom and would request that
all parties DESTROYS of procuring
the service of such contract labor
will forward their applications to
VIM. G. Irwin & Co. the duly
appointed Agents of the Board
for japanese immigration.
1t is requested that these appli-
cations be sent in without delay
and that the parties ordering
state as definate as possible what
their requirements will be for the
next six months, so that the nee
essary arrangements can be made
for the introduction of these
people.
CHAS. II. GULICK.
Minister of Interior and President
Bureau of Immigration.
Interior Office, Aug. 81, 1885.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-11-21
nomestIc Produce Receipts.

The following is the receipts of domes-
tic produce for the week ending to-day
Sugar, 7 1856 bags; paddy, $50 bags rice,
go bags; potatoes, 40 bags; corn, %
bags; bananas, 40 lunches; ava, %
bags; salt, 200 bags; coffee, 1873 bags
and 63 hides.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-11-21
FOREIGN VEssELs I'm PORT.

Ger blk G r Bishop, from Bremen
Am blk Martha Davis, f NJ Benson, from Bos-
Am bgtne w G Irwin, II Turner, from san
Francisco
Am bktne Discovery, Meyer, from San Fran
cisco
Am bktne Ella, E NJ Howe. from San Fran
cisco
Newcastle, y ) w
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-11-21

for san Francisco, the barks Ceylon and Coloma
for Hongkong, and the missionary steam balken-
tine Morning star for the South See Islands. vim
Hilo, Hawaii.
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Supreme Court.

IN CHAMBERS - BEFORE MIR. JUSTICE
McULLY.
FRIDAY, November 28th.
Wailehua VS.. Leo, bill for partition.
The Court heard arguments of counsel
and reserved its opinion. Nj. Thompson
for plaintiff, w. r. Castle for defendant.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-11-21
PASSENGERS.

From windward ports, per steamer w. G.. Hall
November Goth: b Z Dillingham; and wife, J
Bowler, Mrs ID II Nahinu, Hon q W PilipO, Miss
j KahAulelio Miss Davis, Mr. Akau, + Mullen
and 60 deck passengers.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-11-21

FRIDAY, November 20.
stmr r bishop, MacauIay, for IIanaiei aud
Kilauea, via " tiauae and Waiiiut, al 5 q IN
Schr Catsriuh. for Waimanalo
Schr WaiOli, for Kau
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-11-21

Vessels Leaving This bay.
sSchr HaIeakala, for PepeekeO
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-10

On Wednesday night Mrs Grant received
cable message OF sympathy from Queen
Victoria.
The resignation OF Rev. DIR. Burchard of
the Murray Hill Presbyterian church, New
York city, has been followed by the dissolution
of the organization and the surrender Of the
property to the presbytery, which will prob
ably devote the ediAce to city missions.
The New York elevated roads carried during
the first half of the present fiscal year 2, 562, 0G7
more passengers than for the same time last
year, and the increase in earnings was SAL,
26S. The total number of passengers carried
from the opening to April was 52G 07S, SO4.
The Medical Record says Five per cent of
all cancers are situated upon the tongue.
The average duration of life in cancers OF the
tongue is, without operation, 1O4 months !;
with operation, l6 months. In some cases,
after operation, the patients have lived for
from two to five years. or even ten ysars.
Capt Geo. W. FogR, the pioneer in steam
boat navigation on Lake Memphremagog, and
a man of whom every visitor to that lovely
sheet of water cherilhes a pleasant recollec-
ton, died at his home in West Derby last
week Capt Fogg's services on the lake BE-
gan when he was a lad of ~ years, and his
whole active life bad been spent there. With
the help OF friends he built the steamer
'Mountaln MAID In $500, Dragging her Doll
er and engine over rough roads from Mont
real under great difficulties. He was in con-
slant charge of this boat until 1868, when he
took command of the new and larger boat,
Lady of the Lake." and WAS her captain I'M
Ill failing health compelled him to give up his
favorite work last season. He had an mex
haustible fund of information about the lake
and It's surroundings, coupled with early his
torioal lore, and never tired of pointing out
PLACES of interest and telling their story 10 his
passengers
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-10
STATE AFFAIRS.


lhE NhhmbNA hNAhhAb VI hONOh
The seventh annual meeting OF the Yer
mont Grand lodge, Knights of Honor, was
held at Windsor on Wednesday. The reports
show the order to be in prosperous condi-
ton. The following officers were elected;
Past Dictator, Geo. o. Boyce Of Barre; Grand Die
tator, George r. Crosby of st. Johnshury; Grand
Vice Dictator Geo. W. Hooker Of Brattleboro; Grand
Assistant Dictator, A. N Bailey of Rutland Chaplain
G. l.. Piper Of Rutland; Treasurer, A. L. Pease Of
Hartford; Reporter, W. A. Briggs Of Montpelier;
Guide, J. H Head Of Bellows Falls Guardian, @. A.
Wheaton Of Barre; Sentinel H. E. Taylor OF Brattle-
boro; representatives to Supreme Lodge A. L. Pease
Of Hartford aud A. b. Boyce Of Barre.
The next session will be held at Brattle-
hoIo.
DIR. James NJ. Little professor of surgery
in the Burlington medical college since 1915
died in New York Saturday, aged 40. He
served in several different hospitals during
the war, and was appointed surgeon of the
Mary Fletcher hospital in 1879. he was
professor of clinical surgery in the university
of the city of New York three years, aud was
the first surgeon to puueture the bladder with
AN aspirator.
Lansing Mills, widely known from his
connection with the Central Vermont railroad,
died at his residence in Mills, Mass, last
Monday evening, from paralysis of the heart
A Benson correspondent of the Rutland
Herald says that in a pasture in that town
last Wednesday q strip Of sod measuring two
or three by ten feet was thrown up as if by a
volcano, and water spurted up from the place
to the height of 60 feet. Many people have
visited the place, but nobody can explain the
thing.
Hon. Geo. Nichols OF Nortbfed has been
elected vice president of Norwich University
vice Col. F. V. Randall deceased.
A party OF St. Adams gentlemen, consist.
ing OF General Manager ]. w. Hobart of the
Central Vermont railroad, Superintendent
John B. Fletcher the National Car company,
Gay @. Noble, Esq, and DR.. o. F. Fassett,
are at the Bermudas for a short outing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-10

Some interesting discoveries have b, en-
M 'de in Florida by Piof. Lawrence john, o.
OF the United States Geological Survey just
south Of Alaohua county line ho found several
specimens and skeletons Of animals which rel
stively belong to not far distant period. In
piles, and somewhat uixed, there we're the
remains Of mastodon, two or three spec-
mems OF the rhinoceros, a large stag, a camel,
fully az large as the Arabian camel, but in
structure more allied to the llama also ia
pir very much like the South American tapir,
which lives in swampy places two teeth of
some carnivorous animal allied 10 the tiger
and panther one set of teeth and bones of a
hippopotamus several crocodile or aligators,
aud innumorable other bones not identified.
Apparently the territory south OF A'schua
was at one time large fresh water lake.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-10

The SHARKs WHICH ABOUND on the east
coast OF Madagascar, and make such extou-
siye depredetions upon the cattle in course Of
shipment, are occasionally captured by the
people. The young men sometimes go on a
shark hunting expedition Having discov.
cred shark they dive under it, and, before
It has time TO turn upon its back uso the
long sharp knife they carry. II is affirmed
among the Malagasy that some Of their PEG.
pie can go into the water on discovering a
shark, aud, With nothing in hand but piece
OF stick about foot in length, armed with an
iron point at each end, can accomplish its de-
slruction. Watching till one Of the monsters,
with its two or three rows OF teeth, is Just
about to attack him with its wide extended
jaws, the native with his iron-pointed stick
SEXES his opportunity, and inserts his arm
into the mouth Of the creature and transfixaa
it's jaws by implanting the stick orosswise in
its mouth. The more the shark tries by
swapping to disengage the weapon, the more
deeply it enters, and in painful fury il seeks
the bottom. But il fails to obtain relief, and
at last dies. Its body is washed ashore, and
the inhabitants divide its carcass for food
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-10
GreenaeId. Mass.



n d. watson. publisher Of Good Cheer aud Our
Copntry Home, has sold half interest In his bust
sss 10 r. Coleston wick, youngest son Of the late Jas
vct ~ Rochester, N. Y. The business has grown 10
,,cb dimensions that Mr. Watson feels the necessity
M taking partner to share the care aud responsible
~ which have been such an excessive demand upon
is time Mr.. Wick will move his family TO town in a
low DAYS and will engage actively in the enterprise
bich il becoming one Of the important industries In
,be town Mr.. Watson has bought three more large
rreses which to be set up IN his printing sstab
sbment at the tool shop-making Ave Cranston press
~ mat will be employed In his work. The too-shnp
hudng occupied by him IL to be extended 40 feet to
The north and raised up another story.
The Methodisls have finally completed their new
church, after many years Of faithful work, and 1t was
dedicated on Tuesday. The payment OF a debt Of
sGS5 was pledged at the dedication services The au-
Hence room has a seating capacity for 400 and there
are church parlors, kitchen, ectureroom aud all the
modern conyeniences.
The state W. c. I. U. will hold its semiannual
meeting here on Wednesday aud Thursday, 29lh aud
g0th inst. iu the Second Congregational church. The
exercises will include reports addresses discussion
of methods Of work, etc. Miss Frances E. willard s
TO give an address Wednesday evening and Mrs Emil
is Mclaughlin on Thursday evening. Brattcboro
10 cordially invited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-10
NOMMIssIONERs' NOTICE.

ESTATE OF LEONARD BLANCHARD.
The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District OF Weslmin
ster Commissioners TO receive examine and adjust all
claims aud demands Of all persons against the es-
tate OF Leonard Blanchard, late Of Putney in said
district, deceased and all claims exhibited in onset
thereto, hereby give notice that will meet for tho
purpose aforesaid at the late residence Of said deceaa
ed on the last Saturday OF April aud last Saturday Of
September next from l O'Clock ?. NJ until p. NJ,
each Of said days and that six months from the 20h
day Of March, 1885, lie the time limited by said
animation and allowance.
Dated at Putney, this goth day OF Mar. 1885.
FRANKLIN AUsTIN,l c....-,..,..-.
/. b. PUFFER, SommlshioheFe-
Frances Black Exeeutrix. IS
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-10
E,nra.. IInnnr 0rhnr.-

The American Express Company are selling money
orders from all the Offices Of the Company through
out the country, and payable at $500 places Receipts
are given aud the money refunded the order lost
The rates for these orders vary from FIVE cents for
So order to twenty cents for a $50 order; which is
about twenty per cent cheaper than postal money
ders on amounts over IS. They are also much more
convenient, because there is not 40 much red tape
about obtaining the orders and cashlng them. The
rates from IS mp to $50 will be found in another col
umn. This system Of sending money has proved a
great success and is growing in favor every day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-10

A STONE HEAP EMPLOYMENT BUREAU, which
Palmer, Mass has bad in operation since last
December, proves 10 be a bonanza for the
town. In 10 years over 10000 tramps have
registered with the keeper of the lookup aud
have had lodgings and food gratis. The
yearly average has been 1000, but three
months trial of the stone-heap has lowered
the number for the year ending March to
GGj, reducing the monthly average OF SO to
IS. The town requires the tramp to ply the
hammer at the heap in payment for lodgings
and breakfast, and for many this proves too
high a rate, and one trial makes Palmer leRs
attractive Several have ATTEMPTED to skip"
the job, but thus far only two have been sue
cessful in doing so.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-10

AT the meeting OF town superintendents
held in Newfane April I, WIN. L. Gibson was
chosen chairman, and O. H. Merrill secretary.
Papers for written examinations will be upon
the same topics as last year The dates fixed
upon were Saturday, May 3D. for the spring
examination, and Saturday, Dec. 2sth, for
the fall examination. The average per cent.
required is 20, and the minimum is 40. Prof.
Willard of saXtons River, f. B. SpaldinR Of
Townshend, and O. II. Merrill Of West Brat.
teboro were appointed examiners for county
,a,tiaoataa
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-10
FARM FOR SALE!
"Lawton Homestead"
NOTICE.

The undersigned would respectfully announce to
the people Of Bratteboro ard vicinity that they have
purchased of MARTIN SCOTT SON their interest
in the Grocery business in Braiteboro, and viii con-
tinue the came at the old stand, No. 81 Main street.
where they will be pleased to all old customers
aud as many new ones as may choose to favor them
with their patronage.
Respectfully, &C.,
@e sTICKNEY BROTHERS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-10

In the heart of Wyoming Territory is a
mountain of solid hematite iron, with COO feet
of il above ground, more than a mile wide,
and over two miles in length bed of Ignite
coal big enough to warm the world for CEN
turtles eight lakes of solid soda, one Of them
over 600 acres in extent and not less than 80
feet in depth aud petroleum bRsin which
contains more oil then pennsylvania and
West Eirgiaia oombined from which in places
Che oil Is oozing in natural wells at the rate
ef two barrels day. Butte (Nontqad)
Inter Mountain
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-10
Advice 90 Mothers.

Are you disturbed at night and broken Of your rest
by sick child suffering and crying With pain Of cut
ting teeth II so, send at once aud get bottle Of
ng. Its value IL incAcuable 1t will reey the poor
little sufferer Immediately. Depend upon It, moth
ers, there il mistake about It, II cures dysentery
and diarrh9a regulates the stomach and bowels
wind collie softens the gums reduces the inhamma-
tion and gives tone and energy TO the whole systen
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children Teeth
ing s peasantto the TASTE and is the prescription OF
one Of the oldest aud best female nurses aud physi
clans in the United States and Ia for sale by all drug
gsts throughout the world. Price IS cts. bottle
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-10

STATE OF VERMONT, westminster IS,

- The Probate Court for said District.
To all persons interested in the Estate of JOSEPH
sToWELL, late OF Londonderry, IN said District de-
ceased, Greeting.
You are hereby notified that WILLIAM HAST
INGS, Executor of the last will OF said deceased has
presented to this Court petition setting forth that
the personal property Of said deceased, aside from
household furniture, beds, bedding, erockery and
other articles, and that 1t Is necessary and would ba
beneficial to sell said personal property for the pres
eryaton OF the same and has prayed for license to sch
said personal property, except said notes and money!
and 1t 10 ordered by said that said petition be
referred for hearing an decision to special session
thereof TO be held at the Probate once in Townshend
In said District, on the 9Th day Of May, A d. 1895,
when and where you may appear and be heard In the
premises II you see cause.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-10
Eatathg.

In Bratteboro, April 3, Martha f., daughter Of II.
II. Tenney, 10.
In Dummerston, April 8, Aonzo Dutton, 81.
In Gill, Mass, Chas. W. Hastings, 90
In GuilfOrd, April G, Johanna Carpenter, 10.
In Vernon, April T. Sarah NJ. Lee, 81.
In East Putney, March %, Jimmie NJ. Gilbert, II.
In Wilmington, April 8, Israel Haynes, 60.
10 Newfane, April g. Nathaniel Higgna, 80. Fune-
raj Sunday at O'Clock.
In Weston, April 3. Mrs. VIM. s. Roberts, 90; April
0, infant daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Simonds.
In Londonderry, April 4, Miss Harriet Holmes 10.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-10

1t has always been the custom at the White
House to summon attendants 10y clappipg of
hands, after the manner OF orientals This
has been rendered necessary by the absence
OF electric bells connecting the private part
of the house with tho Offices. The custom
has often led to confusion. During the first
visit of ME-. Cleveland to the executive man.
sion President Arthur explained the custom
to him. The new President, however, seems
not to have regarded the method with favor,
and is having q system of electric bells and
annunciatois introduced throughout the build
fpn
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-10
.OMMIssTONERs NOTICE.
ESTATE OF o. B. LAYTON.

The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Hon Probate Court for the district Of Marlboro Com
missoners to receive, examine and adjust all claims
aud demands Of all persons against the estate Of
o. b, LAWTON, late Of Wilmington ia said district
deceased, and all claims exhibited In Offset thereto
hereby give notice that will meet for the purpose
aforesaid, at the Vermont House In said Wilmineton
on the I'd day OF May and 9th day Of September next
from O'CLOCK r N, until O'Clock p each Of said
A. d. 1885, Is the time limited by said Court
for said creditors to present their claims to for
animation and allowance.
Dated at Wilmington, this 26th day Of March 1888.
II Npw v hne TITUS Commissioners.