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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-10-05
Mile. POnti.

Our readers Will remember that some
time ago we gave particulars of the
debut on the concert stage in England
of Mile. Ponti, who formerly resided in
Honolulu. This young lady is meeting
with marked success and has great
future before her. A London paper of
July Sd says: ''Mlle Ponti is one of the
rising artists of the day, and is destined
to take great position in the musical
world She has soprano voice of great
compass, and perfect timbre, and uses it
with the utmost ease and grace, while
her manner is sympathetic and attractive
in the highest degree"
On August 4th she sang at one of
Sims Reeves concerts in Nottingham,
and the following morning the DAILY
Guardian" spoke OF her singing as being
exceptionally brilliant. Mile. Ponti's
success will be very pleasing to her
numerous friends
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-10-05
ssIhR EriRnl-

The Friend for October has been
received, and is upto the usual standard
The educational department is omitted
this month The Rev E P. Baker fur
nishes an article on The Surviving Mis-
sionaries Living on Hawaii" and Mr..
Frank w Damon oneon mission Work
Among the Chinese on Hawaii" 1t
states that Secretary Fuller Of the Y. NJ.
{. A j. Orite i'll.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-10-05
Opium smokers Caught.

Between half-past and o'clock last
evening Officer j. kauhane, Turnkey
r. Burns and a Chinese officer captured
two Chinese smoking opium in house
in the yard OF the Chinese Secret So
ciety, near the Kaumakapih Church.
The Celestials had a quarter OF a tin OF
opium with them; also a quantity of
smoking paraphernalia, which, with the
men, was taken To the Station House
Iudressed Kid gloves. ladies underwear,
pink, white, cream and blue cashmere just
received by lasr steamer. 81 c. J Fishel's.+
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-10-05
Professional Witnesses.

At the opening of the October term of
the Supreme Court yesterday, DIR. Trous-
seau complained that he had on several
occasions been called as medical wit
ness, and had received no remuneration
whatever for his attendance. He raised
the point that his evidence was expert
evidence and should therefore be paid
for, and he declined to answer any ques-
tons put to him unless compelled by
the Court to do so. The point had been
tested in the United States, where the
ruling had been in favor Of the physi-
clans He asked if the Court would not
allow his expenses for loss of time, etc.
Mr.. Justice Preston stated that the wit
ness was not employed by the Court but
by the prosecution, and requested him
to consult the Deputy Attorney General,
who might possibly make an allowance.
He, however, admitted that the law re-
garding this matter ought to be amended.
--sSS-
Supreme COurt.-OctGberT Term.
AT CHAMBERs-MR. JUSTICE M'CULLY, PRE-
SIDING.
MONDAY, October 4th.
In Probate. Guardianship of Chas.
w. Booth. Application of guardian for
discharge. Mr.. w. A. Kinney for petit
toner Ordered that the final account
of Mrs Anna Long, guardian, be APP
proved and she be discharged from her
trust.
c. 3. Fisher VS.. J. NJ. Horner ct al. |
NJ. c. Brown for plaintiff; Mr., L. A.
Thurston for defendant. Assumpsit.
Placed on the calendar by consent for
hearing Wednesday,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-10-05
srr. D.Ie A.ks lor Pronr

ED. p. G. AryERTIsER-Sir: I trust
You VIII pardon me in further trespass-
ing upon your kindness. Ny letter pub
,ished by you October ID, courteousIy
denied that the Planters Labor and Sup
ply Company has ever spent money in
influencing elections or aiding candi-
dates, or that they had ever interfered
in national politics except in the matter
Of the memorial to His Majesty, of Octo-
her Is, 1882. You have seen fit to
deny the truth Of my statement and to
say that the Campaign charge" made
by your paper against the Planters
Labor and Supply Company, previous to
the election OF 1884, referred to in my
letter, SIS absolutely and unequivocally
true" The campaign charge" referred
to, stated that the Planters Labor and
Supply Company had appropriated
large sum Of money l think twenty
or thirty thousand dollars was men
toned, for influencing the Hawaiian
elections. Now, Mr.. Editor, in common
fairness, l ask you either to prove that
the Planters Labor and Supply Com
pany has ever appropriated or spent any
money to influence Hawaiian elections,
or to withdraw Your statement to that
effect. As far as my knowledge extends,
the charge is not only untrue, but with
out any foundation whatever. Very
sincerely yours,
SANFORD B. DOLE,
Pr. Planters Labor and Supply Co.
Honolulu, Oct. 4, 1886.
We insert the foregoing in Difference
to Mr.. Dole's request, but he must per
ceive that it would be profitless to pur-
sue this subject further. We are ready
to accept his statement, so far as he is
himself concerned, but we venture to
think that it would be difficult for him
either to produce vouchers for the ex-
penditure of the large sum referred to,
or to satisfy any impartial mind that ii
was used otherwise than for political
purposes. 1t is to be hoped as the light
of public criticism has been turned upon
this subject, that improper methods at
elections will not be resorted to in fl-
ture but mere denial, such as Mr..
Dole has made, is not sufficient to white
wash the Planters Labor and Supply
Company, which has been actively en-
gagged in politics since its start.-ED. p.
G. A
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-28

The Nard Full of Freight Trains
Traffic Stopped by Force.


JACKSON, Tenn, Dec. 27.-The strike OF
freight brakemen on the Mobile and ONO
road still goes on. The yard is full OF
freight trains, none having passed south
since Saturday. Supt. Hamilton endeav-
ored to move trains to-day, but the strikers
pulled the pins as fast as the train was
made up and he finally gave IL
up. About fifteen men are activelyen-
gagged in the strike, but 1t 10 not the broth
erhood. Warrants were made out late
this afternoon for the arrest Of twelve OF
the strikers. Deputy Sheriff Young and
City Marshal Marks arrested j. Z.
Marks, FL. FL. Pollman, William Brown,
j. Treeswere and j. Fl. Conner. These
gave bond tonight for their appearance
tomorrow, when they will be put under
peace bonds. The company last winter
granted an increase to 500 per
month for old brakemen and 500
for new ones, which has been
promptly paid. A new schedule was be-
ing arranged which would have increased
the wages for extra work. The opinion
is that the men were hasty. The strikers
to-day unloaded all the freight for jack
son which was on the side tracks. To-
night switch was discovered turn ed just
before the O'Clock passenger tr ain ar
rived, but it was not believed that the
brdkemen did it.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-28
STREET OAR RIOTS.
A Policeman Fires Several Shots
into a Mob and Wounds Two.

A Policeman Fires Several Shots
into a Mob and Wounds Two.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 27.-Early this
morning a number of strikers on the
Geary street cable road gathered at the
corner of Geary and Franklin streets with
a determination to prevent cars from
being run. The first car coming into the
city was attacked and the conductor and
grIpman were driven from the car, which
went flying down the street with
the strikers following it, smash
ing windows. Police officers managed to
stop the car and were pelted with stones.
An officer drew his revolver and fired
several shots into the crowd. Two per-
sons were said to be injured, but not seri-
ousiy. At the same hour that this trouble
was taking place on Geary street a num-
Der OF men attacked an incoming car OF
the Suffer street line, and its conductor
| and gripman received similar treatment.
A man named George w. Kelley, who
was recognized as former conductor on
the Suffer street road, was arrested.
AN AGREEMENT IN BROOKLYN.
NEW YORK, Dec. PA conference be-
tween President Lewis, OF the Brooklyn
City Railroad Company, and representa-
tives of the car drivers this afternoon re-
suited in final recognition OF the car
drivers organization and the signing OF a
| compact by which 1t was agreed that no
| tie-up should occur for twelve months to
| come, dating from Jan. l.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-28
A HOCGISH GAME OF GRAB
AN AUGUSTA PARTNERSHIP
DISSOLVED BY NIGHT.

One Memb n of the Firm Starts On on
the Run with 81 200 in Cash and Tw"
Horses After n Quarrel - More hH'S
Signed by the Governor-The Squabb'e
over the Teehnologtcsi Appropriation
AUGUSTA, GA, Dec. GA strange DIS
solution OF copartnership occurred here
last night McNally 81 Colyin, doing
business in the southern portion OF the
CITY, disagreed, but the quarrel was tenn
porarily settled. In the dead OF nignt
McNally broke open the safe, took there
from 81, 200, proceeded to the yard, hitched
a horse to a wagon and with another ami
NAL, Texas pony, all the property OF the
arm. decamped. The other partner, I'M
mediately on discovering the robbery, Or
ganized pursuing party and traced Nc
NaIly TO Hepzibah, where they lost him.
Late tonight it is reported that McNally
and bis wagon have been captured. The
affair has caused a sensation and every
body is talking it over.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-28
JUDGEMENTS FOR So, 382,5oo.
Insurance Companies in a Bad Fix
ar1nf in Illinois.


sr1n in Illinois.
MADISON, WIS, Dec. 27.-Iu tine Cir
cult Court for this county to-day the State
secured judgments aggregating $685., 800
for violating the insurance laws of the
State against the following insurance
companies: Southern Insurance Com
pany OF New Orleans, Planters Insurance
Company OF Memphis. Citizens Insur-
ance Company OF Mobile, Capitol Insur-
ance Company OF Memphis, Home Insur-
surance Company of Rome, Ca,
Birmingham Insurance Company
of Alabama, Citizens Insurance
Company Of Memphis, East Tennessee
Insurance Company OF Knoxville, Me-
cnauics and Traders of New Orleans,
Home Insurance Company of New Or
leans, Vanderbilt Mutual Insurance Com
pany OF Tennessee, Peoples Insurance
Company of Memphis, Commercial In
surance Company OF Montgomery. Ala,
louisiana Insurance Company of New
Orleans, Washington Fire aud Marine
Insurance Company OF Mobile, Mercan.
tile Insurance Company of Mobile, Airing
ton Insurance Company OF Memphis, Ala
bama Insurance Company OF Mobile,
Hope Insurance Company OF New Or
leans, Pelican Insurance Company OF
New Orleans, Home Mutual Insurance
Company OF Tennessee, and some others.
Tue individual judgments range from
| $4,000 to $4,000. One-half is awarded tC
| the State Insurance Comm ssioner under
the law, and the other one-half goes L
fha State
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-28
MlRACULoUSLY SAVED.
A Street Car with 10 Occupants De-
molished and No Lives Lost.

molished and No Lives Lost.
CHICAGO, Dec. PA few minutes be-
fore o'clock this morning a stock yards
car left O'Neill street for the yards with
tue usual crowd on board. Three minutes
later it crossed the bridge over the river
and slowly went down the grade toward
the tracks OF the Chicago and Alton rail-
road. The conductor ran ahead to the
crossing. There he saw the st. Louis eX-
press dasbing down toward the crossing.
He slgnaled the driver to look out. The
driver set the brakes, but they did not
hold, and the car slid down the grade
and on the track. The driver and con.
ductor yelled TO the occupants of the car
but the windows were thlckly coated
with frost and it was impossible TO see
out, and fifteen men aud boys did not
know OF the danger which was now close
on them. The engineer OF the train saw
the car and blew the whistle repeatedly.
IL was impossible to stop and in another
instant the engine struck the street car.
1t was Knocked into splinters and the
passengers were thrown in every direc-
ton. Happily no one was killed, and
but four were seriously bruised,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-28

COLUMBUS. Ca, Dec. 27.-To-night the
Columbus Lodge of knights of Honor
held meeting and elected W. p. Hunt
Dictator and +. q. Weseer representa-
tive TO the Grand Lodge. After the usual
routine of business the knights were BAN
quoted.
Muscogee lodge, /. y. o. F., also held a
meeting to. night and elected the following
officers: j. f. Wise. p. g.; U. 0. Young,
N. g.; John Summergill, V. g.; F. ".
Loudenber, Secretary; t. s. Young, Treas.
urer; H. f. Everett, j. M. Osborne and
DIR. L. Rowell. Trustees.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-28
PENSACOLA POINTS.
A Fever Laden Bark-Strike OF the
LonSshoremen-Aol iday Fun.

| "A Fever Laden Bark-Strlke OF INC
Longshoremen-t n oIiday Fun.
PENSACOLA, FLA, Dec. 27.-The Nor
weglan Dark Winona, from Para, arrived
in port to-day. During her voyage from
Para to Pensacola there were seven cases
OF yellow fever on the vessel, two OF
which resulted fatally. The Pensacola
Board OF Health, with their usual pre-
| caution, refused to allow the vessel TO
come 70 the city, but ordered her
at once to the quarantine station. There
the vessel will undergo the necessary
cleansing and fumigation before taking
on cargo.
WEEKLY EXCURSIONS.
Arrangements have been made with the
Louisville and Nashville and Florida
Railway and Navigation and Savannah,
Florida and Western railroads to have
special cheap excursions leave Jackson
VILE every Wednesday morning during
January, February aud March direct to
Pensacola, with stops at DeFuniak
Springs and Tallahassee, or Townsville,
| on the return trip. Round trip tickets,
good for fifteen days, will be sold at
SIS 90, with a rebate of 81 60 on the return
at jacksonville, thus making the net cost
of the round trip tickets SIS.
Nj. w, Grand Master George Shallmark,
OF the f. and A. NJ. of Florida, accompa-
MED by quite number or member OF
Escambia Lodge, went to Milton to-day
to attend public installation OF the off,
cers OF the Masonic Lodge at that place.
Arrangements of an extensive character
have been made for their reception.
THE STRIKE OF THE sTEvEDoREs.
The strike amongst the 'longshoremen
sJIll continues. About 1000 men are idle
on account of the strike. A meeting of
the stevedores' organizations is being
held tonight, and unless something is de-
termined upon in the way OF a favorable
termination OF the strike, at least so far
as the contractors who are willing to
comply with their demands are concerned.
they have expressed a determination to
proceed with their work, using outside or
non.union labor.
The Lutheran Church gave Christmas
tree tonight for the members of It's con-
gregation.o The entire service was in
German. Speeches and recitations were
also made bythe junior members of the
congregational German.
AN OPossUM BAKE.
Dig. Brent, popularity known as
"Uncle DAN" and G. III. Uverman, senior
members OF the Osceola Club, have in
augurated a novel entertainment to be
given at the Osceola Club rooms to-mor-
row. 1t is an opOssum bake. The ven-
cradle gentlemen have secured several
opossoms for the occasion and each guest
is expected to relate some anecdote con-
corning the opossum during the festiyi-
ties. 1t is so stated in the invitations.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-28
PORT RICHMoND's RAID.
The Troubles Discussed Along tn
Entire Line of the Road.

The Troubles Discussed Along the
Entire Line of the Road.
READING, PA, Dec. 27.-Trains of the
Philadelphia and Reading railroad were
moving readily to-day, but the troubles at
Port Richmond were generally discussed
by the employees in this city, and unless a
settlement is soon effected it is predicted
there will be trouble along the entire line
from Philadelphia to the coal regions.
Nearly all OF the employees of the COM
pany in Reading are members of the
Knights OF Labor, and largely attended
meetings were held yesterday afternoon
and last night. The situation at Port
Richmond was considered in its various
aspects, but the only thing done was to
appoint committee to confer with the
strikers and ascertain the true nature of
their grievances. The local assem- blles
OF the Knights of Labor hold themselves
in readiness to cooperate with the organ
izatlons at Port Richmond and elsewhere.
TRADE PARALYZED.
Owing to the strike of the Philadelphls
and Reading coal handlers at Port Rich
m0nd but three coal trains passed through
Reading to-day with coal for the furnaces
and retail dealers, while usually from
$500 to 1900 cars of coal pass through
daily for Port Richmond. The crews OF
all through coal trains from Palo Alto
to Port Richmond have been sent home,
and ell loaded cars for Port Richmond
have been sidetracked along the line. AL
coal shipments are practically at stand
still and trade is paraly Zed. Ii this con.
tinues the mines will have to shut down
and is, 200 miners will be thrown out O
employment at the beginning of the new
year. The dissatisfied railroad employees
of this city held a meeting today anC
agreed to leave the matter in the hands
of the Philadelphia Board of Arbitration
which has already submitted bill o
grievances,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-28

MILWAUKEE. Dec. 27.-Carl Mussfeldt,
who was recently convicted of rioting at
Milwaukee Garden during the labor
trouble last spring, was to-day sentenced
TO four months in the House OF Correction.
Sentence had been suspended, but Muss-
ieldt became violent TO bis family and
others, and the Judge thought it best to
send him into retirement.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-28
AnAgreement Repudiated.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 27.-At a meet
ing OF the striking upholstery weavers
TO day, resolutions were adopted repudi-
ating the alleged settlement entered In to
by two members of the Executive Board
OF District Assembly No. l, and the lu-
dustrlal Committee of the upholstery man.
ufacturers, as being Illesal and contrary
10 the laws of the order OF the knights OF
Labor. Later in the day the manufac.
turers met and determined to refer the
matt r w the Aid Committee of the Man.
uta ctureTs Association.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-28
LARoR,s sECEssIoNIsrs.
No indication That Powderly VIII
Yield TO the Machinists.

ititi 10 tne
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 27.-This was the
day on which. unless word was received
from the General Executive Board OF the
knight OF Labor, granting the demands OF
the assemblies of machine constructors
for national trades charter, that nearly
1900 knights in this city and thousands
in other parts OF the country
were to withdraw from the or
der. Twenty-one assemblies throughout
the country notified the General EXecu-
tive Board that unless a trades charter
was granted they would leave the order
and most of those in this city gave notice
that unless the demand was acceded to
to-day they would withdraw. The ma
chinists claim as right, under the con-
stitution of the order, that they shall De
allowed to direct business pertaining TO
their own interests. Three members OF
the general committee were IN
favor of granting these de-
mands. but Mr. Powderly, with
majority of the board, was opposed
to the scheme, and 1t was not thought
likely that any word would be received
by the dissatisfied assemblies to-day.
Some of the machinists' assemblies have
decided to await until the first OF the new
year, and if national charter is not
granted by that time they will follow the
lead of the Philadelphia assemblies, ana
over $4,000 knights will sever their rela-
tions with the order.
The machine constructors assemblies
of this city at q meeting held this evening
resolved to surrender to the general
officers of the knights of Labor their
charter, seal, rituals and all other effects
OF the order and withdraw from the
knights in body.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-28

SANDWICH, MASS, Dec. 27.-A strike
has occurred In the Boston and Sandwich
glass works owing, it is stated, to glass
workers being ''docked" on last weeks
work. 1t seems that in making ''salts"
1900 constitute "moye," and that three
workmen were short from 100 to 200, and
in consequence their regular weekly pay
on Friday was not rs much as usual. The
difference amounted TO 97c. to each man.
men under protest, but AS no settlement
OF the difficulty could be reached the men
quit work, and the glass already melted
had TO be Labeled out. A committee has
been appointed to endeavor to make a
settlement.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-28
MACON MEN zion.
a Four -Year-Oid Child Joins the
Indians-A Ne2ress Found Dead.

hhUt"he-'A ANO~h NSS n CuhN Dtuu.
MACON, GA, Dec. 27.-Quite a stir was
created on Cherry street this afternoon
by the little 4-year-old son of j. X. Fried
straylng off from his nurse and joining a
party OF Pawnee Indians, who arrived
this morning with DR.. j. G. Harrington
and who are part of the KicKapoo In
dian Medicine Company. After a long
search and some trouble the little fellow
was recovered.
A negro woman named Sarah Taylor
was found dead in her bed this morning
by her husband, sam Taylor. Taylor left
his bouse last night early, leaving his
wife IN good health. When he returned
this morning she was dead. He suspected
foul play. but the Coroner's investigation
failed to develop anything sensational or
the cause OF her sudden and mysterious
death.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-28
Election for Directors.
CENTRAL II. r. & BANKING Co. OF GA,
SAVANNAH. "a Dee al 100

CENTRAL II. r. & BANKING Co. OF GA,
SAVANNAH, GA. Dec. lst. 1885,
An election for Thirteen Directors to man
age the affairs of this Company for the ensu-
ing year win be held at the Banking House,
in Savannah, MONDAY, THE THIRD DAY
OF JANUARY, 1887, between the hours Of IL
o'clock A. NJ. and 2 O'Clock P. NJ. Stockholders
and their families will be passed free over the
Company's road TO attend the election from
the LIST TO the 3d of January inclusive. and be
passed free returning from the Sd TO the 7th of
January inclusive, on presentation of their
stock certificates to the conductors.
Il. NJ. CUNNINGHAM
Cashier.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-28
An Explosion at Newnansville,

NEwNANsvILLE, FLA, Dec. 27.-A
terrible explosion occurred here to-day.
The boiler at the saw mill of Howard &
Co. expl ded. instantly killing n. Brock.
ington, OF Lacrosse. and fatally irjuring
A jackson, both colOred. Jackson's leg
was burned to crisp, and he will proba-
blv die to-day. The loss is $500.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-28
A BIG BLAZE AT BUENA VISTA.
an Aggregate Loss of So, 900 with
Only $500 Insurance.

BUENA VISTA, GA, Dec. 27.--A very
destructive fire broke out in town this
morning about O'clock. 1t Is thought to
have been the work OF an incendiary. The
lots is estimated at from $4,000 TO Sl2,-
600, divided as follows: Williams a. Son.
$1,000; Rogers a. Walton, 500; A. q. Wig.
gins, $500; j. IL. Lowe q Co., $4,000; the
Patriot, $500; DIR. W. jefferson, 81 .2Oj; T.
W. Harvey. 81 900; Wallace & Short. $500;
Rusbin & Co., ~ 800. }. Nj. loves stock
Of goods was damaged by water. $500;
Hall a. Co.'s stock was DAMAGED 500. OF
the losses stated above only $500 was COW
cred by insurance. Williams & Son hold
policy on their stock for $500 In the
Rome Fire Insurance Company.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-28
Secretary Lamar Still at Macon

MACON, GA, Dec. 27.-Secretary Lamar
is still here spending his time visiting
relatives. There is bare possibility OF
his marriage, but 50 far everything is
based on guess work somewhat strength
ened by circumstances.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-28
\ Earmer Assussinated.

GRENADA, Miss, Dec. 27.-Walter De =
ment, a popular young farmer, was shot
down tonight by George Gardner. The
assassin escaped.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-28
Dead by Her Husband,s Corpse,

MITCHELL, ONT, Dec. 27.-Thls after
noon JOnn Dawes, n farmer living on the
outskirts of this town, was gored to death
by bull. His wife ran out TO the barn
yard and, seeing the bleeding form of her
husband on the ground, Tell dead.