The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1885-10-27

/ were embedded. There were 1900 of these car
tridges in position which, if stretched ot in line,
would cover distance of p miles These explo-
sives were 2Ji inches in diameter and inches
MoyTRz,r, Oct. IO.-A special mass for the oes-
sation of the epidemic, at which Monsignor Fabre
will oficiate will be celebrated next week at the
instance of the bar of Montreal Up TO date the
public vaccinators have noculated over 1900 per-
sons.
LosDos, oct. I0.-A body of moonlighters to-
night raided farm in County Kerry, ireland,
from which the tenant had been eylcted. They
slit the caretaker's ears and cropped his hair.
LIMA, Oct lowell authenticated news from
the interior is to the effect that the force under
Cespedes PachecO have mutinied and dispersed.
PAIRS, Oct lO.-There are numerous rumors
aoat here to the effect that the French troops will
totally evacuate Tonquin.
NEw YoRE. Oct 10.-Cardinal McCloskey died
at l2:5O o'clock this morning, peacefully, cur
rounded by his relatives and tue clergymen of the
church
NV YoEK, Oct. IO.-Ths HsJald's Washington
special says: The Presidents first caller to-day
was little. old gentleman, who had been request
ed by the King Gf Samoan Islands to present the
President with 4 rug, drinking cup and punch
bowl. They were made out of mulberry wood.
As tho President is not allowed, under the Ccn-
sttutiOn TO receive presents of even the most tri-
fling character from rulers of any foreign Govern
msfit they were declined They were taken to the
State Department, but will eventually have to be
returned to the Samoan ISLANDS.
NV YoRK, Oct 1O.-The World says: letter
was received by the Secretary of the New York
Yacht Club Thursday from j. Beaver Webb re-
newing his challenge for the Americas Cup The
challenge was first made last April by both the
Genesta and the Galatea, and it was specified that
one of the yachts should race for the cup during
the summer of 1885. II the Genesta failed to win
it was requested that the challenge be continued
open until next season, when the Galatea will try
her speed with the American yachts. Before leay-
ar.e,F ,rl fGaA rlrl,N
the Galatea would be ready TO sail for tho cup any
time next year that the Regatta Committee fix
upon. Webb proposes that five races be sailed,
and that the yacht winning three be adiudged the
winner of the cup. 1t was suggested by Lieut..
Hem, owner of the Galatea, that at least two
races be sailed outside of Newport, II. l., and the
whole series of races be sailed late iu the season
as practicable. Webb, who is the designer of both
the Genesta and Galatea, is more confident of the
ability OF the latter yacht. The Galatea has al
ready beaten the Genesta in several races In Brit
ish waters, and has been held last resort in
case Sir Richard Sutton's cutter failed to bring
home the cup.
SAN francisco, Oct. IO.-rhe examination of
Miss May jackson for throwing vitro in Martin
Fullsr's face recently and seriously injuring and
dishguring him, was continued by Acting Police
Judge Pennie to-day until the sd inst, Fuller be-
ing yet unable to attend.
SAN Francisco, Oct. lO.-A special meeting of
the Board Of Fire Commissioners was held at 3
O'Clock yesterday afternoon. The Commissioners
rendered vote of thanks TO Charles Crouker for
his generous gift of 5000 TO aid the families of
the two iiremen Haunau and Healey, vino lost
their lives while discharginG their duty at the
Bush-street fire.
NEw YoRY, Oct. 9.-The Times says: The
Genesta sailed late yesterday, but without The
steward. the carpenter, and one able seaman, who
declined TO confide their persons TO the Genesta
for a transatlantic crossing. They demanded the
praise and conduct money" which they con
sidered due, and Capt. Carter refusing 10 hand it
over, they left the cutter and started for New
York.
NEw YoRK, Oct 9.-Isador Cohenfeld has ac
copied the challenge of John Murphy to trot the
stallion Harry Wilkes against any trottng stallion
IN the world for 81 900 a side, and names his
stallion MaIey Cobb, to take part in the race. Co
henfeld has deposited With the Spirit Of the Times
$500 on forfeit, the event TO take place before No
vember Sd, on good day and good track, and win
ner to take the entire gate receipts
decree establishing custom houses on the
lsthmus of Panama has been issued by the Presi
dent of Colombia. The custom houses at Colon
and Panama, thus provided for, will charge i'm
port duties at the rate of 60 per cent of the duties
levied at Otl er custom houses in the Republic
The merchants at Panama are very indignant
SAN Francisco, Oct. AT 2:1O Thursday nom
ing fire broke out in the basement of Crocker
a. 20. stationary and printing warehouse at 2l5
and 2l9 Bush street, between Montgomery and
Sansome The iiremsn were unable to reach th,
flames, owing 10 the density of the smoke, which
filled the lower floor. The fire soon enveloped
the entire structure and IL was feared that thu
Occidental Hotel and adjacent buildings would
follow. Messrs. Crooker Co.'S building was
stocked from roof TO basement, and the losses viii
be very large although heavy insurance is car.
fled. The insurance on building and contents
will probably amount TO $4,000. The walls fel
IN shortly after o'clock. At the time there were
two hremen on the second floor, Pete Haley and
Martin Hanna, members of Engine Company No
l. but the fire ragged so fercelY that it was impos-
sIble TO rescue them.