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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-04-23
A Daring Confederate Officer.
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First Assistant Postmaster General Crosby
related a story of remarkable daring as
told him by Lord Burgoyne, of England.
Lord Burg@yne said:
There is rather singular episode con-
nected with the last American gentleman
whom had the pleasure of meeting. In the
summer of 1883, was cruising in my yacht,
the Greyhound, in the waters of the English
channel and the Mediterranean. One day I
ran into Cherbourg, France. The town was
alive with excitement. The Confederate
cruiser, Alabama, had been followed into
the harbor by the United States man-of-war
Kearsarge The two hostile vessels were
lying scarcely a cables length apart. Under
the neutrality law, twenty-four hours must
elapse after the departure Of one before the
other would be allowed to follow. Capt.
Winslow, of the Kearsarge, had sent a chal-
lenge to Capt. Semmes, of the Alabama, for
a naval duel outside the harbor. Capt.
Semmes was anxious to avoid fight, but as
you remember, was eventually forced into it.
"That evening at the table d'hote, sat be-
side gentleman who proved to be an Amer
lean. He was obviously man of the world,
refined and cultivated. After chatting pleas
antly, remarked that had been invited 10
visit the Kearsage the next day. My new
found friend expressed desire to accom-
pany me- / consented, and to gether we
teous, and apparently took great pleasure
in showing us about the ship. My friend
manifested the Hveliest interest in every
thing he saw. His minute inquiries into the
number of men carried, weight of arma-
ment, etc, showed an intelligent understand
ing Of nautical matters that delighted our
entertainers, and elici ted from them the in
formation desired.
"a few days later both vessels steamed out
of the harbor and the celebrated fight took
place. My sympathies were naturally with
the south, and sailed as close to the scene
of action as was comfortable with safety, to
render what services 1 could to the crew of
the Confederate cruiser. After the sinking
of the Alabama, succeeded in rescuing a
score of the survivors. Among the number
were Semmes and his first officer. As the
latter stood before me wet and shivering
from his cold bath, my eyes opened with as
constituent. why, said I, this is Mr..
-, naming my friend of the table d'hote
and fellow visitor to the Kearsarge. Yes,
was the laughing reply, and 1 had her boil
ers located so that we would have put shot
through them in another minute If she
hadn't sunk us when she did
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-04-23
STEAMER LEHUA,
davies, CommAnderl

WIN leave regularly for same ports as KIlauea
Hon.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-04-23
Mexican Servants.


Servants are cheap and plenty, and you
are pretty sure to have several descendants
of the Aztec kings about the house if you
hire one for it is the rule here that the whole
family go with the father or mother when
they go out to service Your cook brings
her husband, her children, and pretty nearly
all her relations, and they are fed from your
table and sleep under your roof. The hus-
band may be a shoemaker, or a saloon
keeper, or hackman. but hs lives where his
wife works. There ara usually rooms
enough in the house for them all, and the
only food they want is plenty of beans and
what is left from your own table The
Mexican peon is an excellent servant, respect
full, tidy, honest, and willing TO do whatever
is wanted. He learns by imitation as the
Chinese do, and seldom needs but one lesson.
They will do the same thing, at the same
time and in the same way from one end OF
the year to the other, until they are told to
do it differently.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-04-23
A NEW YORK LIAR.
The Unfortunate Habit of Very Popular
Young Man.

The Unfortunate Habit of a Very Popular
Young Man.
TBlakesly Hall In Brooklyn Eagie.l
There is rather a complicated row In one OF
the New York clubs in consequence OF an
unfortunate habit which one Of its members
has Of lying. The member is young man
and very popular one He has lived In
New York all his life and his friends, most
of whom have grown up with him, know his
infirmity-it is nothing less-and accept his
statements carefully. The most curious thing
about the man is that he lies with convlnc-
ing air of sincerity and fervor about things
that are Of no consequence whatever.
For instance, 1 remember him telling me
once about kennel Of dogs that he had just
established in the yard of his honse In
Thirty-sixth street He explained exactly
how the kennel was arranged, described his
six settlers, the varieties of his half dozen or
moro bull dogs, litter of terriers, and
stag-hound which he had just purchased,
with the utmost detail learned within
three hours that the man had never owned
dog in his life. His idea had been to start such
kennel as he described, and in thinking Of
it he passed by an easy transition into the
belief that it actually existed.
Among the clubs Of which he is a member
is one to which admission is very difficult to
obtain Men who are elected members must
have had ancestors in New York 100 years
ago. A friend of the Liar's-which is pet
name to which he does not at all OBJ
ject - returned from Europe and
stopped with him prior to
trip to California. The Liar urged
his friend TO join his club, and got an apph-
cation and filed it out himself The friend
went west, and when he returned received a
bill for several hundred dollars for initiation
fees and dues, together with the announce
ment that he had been honorably elected as
a member of the club
As the man had never had an ancestor In
New York, and didn't know the name of his
maternal grandfather, to say nothing OF any
one further back, he felt that he was sailing
under false colors, and, being straightfor-
ward and honest chap, he wrote letter TO
the board of trustees. Whereupon they
went back to the record, produced the new
members application, and found that the
Liar had filed it out not only with the names
of the applicants grandfathers, but also with
the names of two of his ancestors two gem
erations further back. OF course, it was
pure fiction. The matter is, believe, ad-
justed now The story has leaked out, and
nobody tells it so well as the Liar himself.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-04-23
The Harvest Time.
Detroit Free Press.l

lDetroit Free PTesS.I
Under date of Toronto, Dec. 8, former
Detroiter writes TO friend here:
"You say you are seriously thinking of pay
ing this city visit in January. Let me ad-
wise you to make up your mind at once and
set the date of your arrival, 50 that may
secure you accommodations at hotel There
are only a few rooms to spare even now.
Between the 18th and the 1st we expect at
least $50 American cashiers, confidential
clerks and cashiers, who have discovered
that their books won't balance, and they will
naturally want the very best accommoda-
tions the city affords"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-04-23
l.. G. SRESOVICH & co.

C,oromIss,on Merchants and Wholesale Dealers in
Foreign and Domestic Fruits, green and dried;
manufacturers of Desiccated CocOanut. Bananas,
Lines Pine Apples, Sicily Lemons, Tahiti
oranges and Cocoanuts, Nuts OF all kinds, Dates
and Smyrna Figs,
Packing Fruit for export specially. Long e3-
nerienoe in shipping TO China, Australia, Mexico,
Central America, Eastern States, etc. Tropical
Fruits imported direct by every steamer.
Branch House, San Francisco, p. o. box 1883.
Honolulu, H. L, P. o. box 10.
4I3 AIS and Az Washington street, opposite Post
Office; 4I2, Ala and 416 Merchant street
4=a feb2s a. SAN FRANCISCO.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-04-23
"ReeI Ovens"
cincinnati Commercial Gazette.l

ICincinnati Commercial Gazette.l
What are called 'reel ovens" are now ex-
tensively used in the large bakeries. These
are formed of revolving open shelves, upon
which the bread is exposed to the action OF
heated air, and every portion OF the outside
of the loaf is equally exposed. For this Op-
Grafton the best quality Of -four must be
used. as the inferior grades, it has been
found, will not yield to the evaporation nee
essary to make the bread sound and light.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-04-23
STEAMER MOKOLn,
,McGregor, Cornmander1.

Leaves Honolulu each Monday at S p. m. for
Kaunakakai, KamalO, PukOO, LahRna, Lanai, Moa-
nui, Halawa, W ailau, Pelekunu and Kalaupapa. Re
turning, leaves PukoO Friday a. m Tor Honolulu,
arriving Saturday morning.
ES- The Company viii not be responsible FOR
any freight packages unless rccepted Tor, nor
for personal baggage unless plainly marked. Not
responsible for money or jewelry unless placed In
charge of the PurSer.
All possible care will be taken of Live stock but
the Company will not assume any risk OF accident
SAAiL q. WILDER, President.
8. B. ROSE, Secretary.
OFFICE-Corner Fort and Queen streets.
6e-Iy Mar 90
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-04-23
AMER LIKELIKE.
STEAMER KILAUEA HOU,
(weisbarth, Commander.

VIII leave regularly for Paauhau, Koholalele,
Ookala, Kukaiau, HonOhina, Laupahoehoe, Haka-
lRu and OnomeR
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-04-23
That Settled Him.
CThey Judge

Masher-Ah-h. Permit me to escort you,
ladies!
Enthusiastically we're just going to get
some oysters
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-04-23
WILDER'S STEAMSHIP CO.,
Limited.
Limited.
STEAMER KINAU,
(King, CommanOer},

Leaves Honolulu per following schedule,
touching at Lahaina, Maalaea, Maizena,, MANU-
kona, Kawalhae Laupahoehoe. Hilo and Reauhou:
Commencing MONDAY, October 18th, and
thence on the first Monday following the arrival
of the "Alameda" and "IaripOsa," on the Sth
and 22d of each month:
The steamer Kinau will make the VOLCANO
TRIP, reaching Keauhou Wednesday morn
ing giving tourists two days and two nights at
the VOLCANO HOUSE.
When the sth and 22d of the month fall on
Monday, the Kinau will leave that day.
TICKETS FOR THE ROUND TRIP TO THE
VOLCANO, FIFTY DOLLARS, WHICH PAYS
ALL CHA RGES.
The Kinau will arrive in Honolulu Sunday
mornings Volcano trips. On HIlo trips, will
leave Honolulu on Tuesdays, and return Saturday
morning.
PASSENGER TRAINS will connect with the
Kinau at Mahukona.
The Kinau WILL TOUCH at Honokaia and
Paauhau on down trips from Hilo for Passengers
II a signal Is made from the shore.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-17
PULPIT AND PLATFORM
STATE STREET CHURCH.

A thoughtful and interesting sermon was
preached by President Hyde of Bowdoin
College at State Street Church last evening
After reading the 8th chapter of Romans he
based his discourse upon the 18th verse
''For We have not received the Spirit of bon
dage again to fear; but yehave received the
Spirit of adoption whereby we cry Abba
Father" The following is brief abstract
The gospel is an inexhaustible mind. No
age has grasped it all. Luther preached that
the just shall live by faith. The Puritan
learned the doctrine of election and foreor-
dination, and still later we have the doctrine
of mans free will.
All these have been at times SO turned from
their original meaning as to produce doctrines
and creeds utterly different in teaching and
effect from those from which they were de-
rived. Every age must seize upon a new
phase of Christianity if they wish to keep
the faith fresh, and the fayorite aspect of
the truth in our day is the fatherhood of God
attested by the spirit manifested in Jesus
Christ.
Abba Father is the KEY note. 1t was the
one idea of Jesus, the one around which all
all others conferred. To this doctrine let us
apply the common place experiences of life,
and first the idea of duty. In the human
family how natural it is for the child to do
what the father does. Give any one the
knowledge that God is high and noble
father and Immediately he will desire to be
like him.
Sin is no mere blunder or mistake. 1t is a
violation of mans nature as child of God
If God be my father, if He cares for my
highest well-being then there need be no hes
itationsin coming to him for forgiveness
Again in trial and discouragement when dis
appointment tempts him to despair; when
the cOnspirator grows rich at a single stroke
while the just continue in poverty, most men
lose their faith in God. He that permits this
into this you will see that it is not the fault
of God, but man. S disobedience to Gods laws
that is the cause of so much sorrow. All
evil and all wrong are to be traced back to
sin.
When you have taken the intemperance,
lust and averice out of a community you
have moved nineteen-tWentieths of its mise
ry. Without this faith, see not how a man
of feeling could wish to live single hour.
Such faith holds out to man an invaluable
hope. In closing the preacher eXhorted
Christians to have courage amid the trials
and temptations of life, and to look forward
to the coming blessedness of aiheayenly home.
NOTES.
Rev. H. p Winter supplied the pulpit at
the Vaughan street church yesterday. Mr..
Winter announced to the parishioners that
Rev. Mr.. LeLacheur, the pastor, has so far
regained his health that he will be able to
resume his labors the last of this month.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-17
The Paint and Oil Club.

The Portland Paint and Oil Club held its
monthly meeting and dinner at the Falmouth
Hotel Saturday evening. The occasion was
made more than usually attractive as the Ia
dies were invited to grace the dinner by their
presence, Most of the members of the club
were presentwith their wives, and there were
several invited guests who contributed to the
success OF the affair. The parlors of the no.
tel were placed at the disposal of the compa-
ny. AT seven o'clock the doors of the dining
room were opened, and the guests marched
to their respective seats to the strains of
Chambers Orchestra, who furnished music
during the evening. The tables were beau
tifully decorated with flowers, and presented
fine appearance, and the various courses
were served in.the well-known style of the
house. After the dinner the president, in a
brief address, welcomed the guests. Infor-
NAL speeches were made by Mr.. H. p. Cox
ofthe shoe trade, Mr.. Alfred Woodman of
the dry goods trade, and several members of
the club. Mrs. Alfred Woodman favored
the company with an amusing and interest
ing recitation.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-17
PERSONAL.

Mr.. II. NJ. Jordan, of the Boston Traveller,
returned to Boston Saturday and will resume
work to-day.
Walter Bailey, who has been very ill with
rheumatic fever, has so far recovered as to be
able to walk out.
General John l.. Swift will deliver an adj
dress at the bi-centenary of Falmouth, his
birthplace.
Mr.. Moses Hunt, janitor of the post Office,
has sent in his resignation to Collector An
derson, custodian of public buildings, to take
effect June LIST.
George P. Phenix, Colby $50, is acting as
principal of Hebron Academy during the alb
sence Of Mr.. Sargent, who is called away by
the serious illness of his father.
Mr.. 0. NJ. Moore, late of the Waterville
Sentinel, has associated himself with the In
dustrial Journal, of Bangor, and will act as
travelling correspondent and general repre-
sentative of that journal.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-17
pEsosscor COUNTY S. ). COURT
BEFORE JUDGE HASKELL.
reported for the Press.)

BEFORE JUDGE HASKELL.
reported for the Press.)
BANGOR, Friday, May IA.
Charles A. Bailey petitioner, VS.. John n.
Knapp, Jr. This is petition for the partition of
a certain tract of land, situated in the town of
Bradley, containing about 1900 acres, and known
fve-sixths of the land, and the defendant claims
tstsAto one-half. The arguments in this case &C.
cupied the greater part of the forenoon. Decis-
Davis & Bailey for plaintiff.
Paine g. Stetson for defendant.
George S. Merchant, libellant vs. Abbie b. Mer-
chant Libel for divorce. Dismissed.
Davis s. Bailey for lbellant.
Abbt B. Merchant, libellant W.. George s.. Mer-
chant. Libel for divorce. Cause, adultery.
Barker, yose and Barker for libellant
Drussilla M Robinson, libellant vs.. Joseph e.;
Robinson. Libel for divorce. Cause, cruel and
G. A. Bailey for libellant
Mary ?. Troy, libellant VS.. Andrew Troy. IL
d. f. Davis for libellant.
Nancy B. Stinchfeld.l libellant, VS.. Charles E.
Stinchfed. Libel for divorce. Cause, desertion
andcruel and abusive treatmentl Divorce decreed
rssi Custody of minor children decreed to
M Sprague for libellant.
Michael j. Connolly, Roderick d. McNeal and
George A. Stewart of Bangor, and James FL.
Hatch of Etna, were admitted to citizenship.
BANGOR, Saturday, May 10.
In the case of Charles A. Bailey, petitioner VS.:
john N. Knapp, Jr, petition for partition of
wild lands, the court this morning rendered de-
cision for the petitioner.
Hannah NJ. Sanborn, libelant,ys. Eugene F. San
born. Libel for divorce Cause, adultery. Di-
vorce decreed nisi.
j.. w. Donigan for libellant.
John N. Knapp Jr., in equity, VS.. Charles A.
Bailey. cause in equity wherein the plaintiff
sought to have cancelled deed alleged to have
been an equitable mortgage upon the land de-
scribed in the suit of Bailey VS.. Knapp, and
which it was claimed had been paid On trial.
A. w. Paine and c. P. Stetson for complainant
Davis and Bailey for res pondent
Court will adjourn finally on Monday.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-17

SUBURBAN NEWS.

Oracle Blake, of Ferry Village, fell fifteen
feet from an outside stairway, shaking her up
pretty well, but not severely injuring her.
1t is reported that the taxes will be lighter
this year.
Rev. Mr. Eaton is talking of going to Santa
Fe, and DR.. Shannon has moved to Massa-
chusetts.
Mr.. Silas Pierce has solicited subscriptions
from residents of Ferry Village amounting
to several hundred dollars, which insures a
survey of the proposed Shore Line Railroad.
wooDFoRDs.
Woodfords Commandery U. 0. G. G. have
just concluded with the owner, Mr.. Thomas
j. Riggs, ten years lease of the hall in
which they now meet. A new carpet has
just been put down, and, with its carpet,
desks and pedestals all new, the hall looks
cosy and comfortable.
The Portland and Rochester railroad COM
pany have had large number of men EN-
ployed near the Deering Land Company prop
erty, lowering the bedway of the main track
from Fessenden street to the she'll road. They
have put in long side track, and will con-
struct an overhanging bridge across Pitt
street.
SACCARAPPA.
There was an informal and very pleasant
reception party by the pensioners of Rev.
E. Martin at the parsonage on last Friday
evening. There were about 60 present. A
silver berry dish and castor were presented
to Mr.. Martin and his wife.
The usual Memorial Day services will be
conducted by Cloudman Pest, G. A. r., on
Monday the 31st Rev. W. H Tilden of
Hyde Park, Mass, will deliver the address.
CASC0.
The citizens of Casco are preparing for
Fourth of July celebration this year. There
will be all kinds of amusements besides a
sham battle by several Grand Army posts.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-17
confectioners, Convention.

The following additional subcommittee
were appointed and business transacted at
the Confectioners' Convention in this city
Friday and Saturday:
Executive Committee. A. Goudy, Port
land; w. B. Hicks, Rockland; K. W. Suth-
erland, Biddeford; J. W. Ganong, Calais and
ST. Stephen; Thos. G. Briggs, Portland; E. s..
Means, Machias; L. S. Ruggles, Lewiston :;
r. B. Files, Bangor.
A committee ofifve was chosen to prepare a
price list. The committee retired and report
ed a list of prices, which, after a full and free
discussion, was ratified by the association.
Messrs. L. A. Goudy, r. Y. Barber and l..
j. Perkins, of Portland, were appointed to
draft pledge to be submitted to the mem
beers for their signature, committing them to
maintenance of! the price list adopted by the
association.
1t was voted not to meet any cut prices in
any part of the State until after next meeting
Mr.. j. 81. SWEET of Kittery was appointed
a committee of one to confer with New Hamp-
shire confectioners, with a view of forming
similar association and Establishing uniform
schedule of prices, any expense incurred to
be borne by the Maine association.
Voted that an assessment be made of ST. to
defray expenses, which was promptly paid to
the treasurer.
Adjourned to meet at the Dewitt House,
Lewiston, Wednesday, June 16, at 10 a. m.
The Portland daily press., 1886-05-17
Stephen Phinney.

Stephen Phinney, the well-known baker.
died at his residence No. 40 Alder street
last evening, of heart disease. He was born
in Gorham July 4, 1928. He removed from
there to Portland and engaged in the bakery
street, under the style of Brooks & Phinney.
Later he was with Orlando Leighton in the
grocery business, and finally for himself on
Cumberland street. Owing to ill-health he
had been unable to attend to business for
several years. He leaves widow, two
daughters (Mrs. A. G. Grover and Mrs. FL.
W. Sears, and one son Charles R., junior
partner of the firm of III. II. Kicker & CO..
Mr.. Phinney was a member of the Citizens
Rplief