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CUSTOMS At A HANGING.

Tho Forms Observed When the Law
Takes q Mans Life at tho Tombs.
great many customs surround hanging
in New York They have been modified by
law, which allows only the sheriff and assist
ants, twenty deputy sheriffs, sherif's jury,
the judges Of the higher courts, the district
attorney, the doctors and tho hangman to be
present. It is customary for tho sheriff to
present tho man to bo hanged, when he is
poor, with a black suit to be hanged in. The
care Of the city for his burial goes no further
than to see he gets to Potter's field.
Formerly the coroner could bring q party
OF his friends as jurors, and the sheriff gave
out cards OF invitation as he would to o ball.
That has been stopped, and Sheriff Grant
keeps the number OF spectators down to the
lowest legal number. The reporters acted as
both sheriffs and coroners jury at Chacon's
hanging. The hanging is set down for as
early an hour as possible In the morning to
avoid crowd. The sheriff and his deputies,
dressed in mourning, gather at the sheriffs
office and march to the Tombs. Each bears
his staff Of Office. At the hanging they take
Off their hats as soons as the weights fall, and
put them on when the body is cut down.
In a case on the walls in the sheriffs office
are a score of slaves and two swords. The
slaves have been present at every hanging
since time that no employe in the office can
recall. They are about thirty inches long,
and are made of dark hard wood. The mid
die is covered with thin, dark velvet. On
each end is brass tip shaped like an Indian
arrow head. The sheriffs staff has a crutch
at one end instead of a dart, and the under
sherff's has crook The two swords have
not been taken to a hanging for long time.
No matter where in the state hanging may
be the slaves are sent for and the sheriff's
men carry them. They would as soon think
of trying to have hanging without rope
as without their slaves. They are a relic of
colonial days when hanging would draw as
large an assemblage as a circus, and the
officers who had charge of it appeared POM
pously in their official robes
The same gallows, rope, moose, and weights
are used time after time until they are lost or
wear out. The gallows now in use is about
four years old. The uprights are about five
inches square and fifteen feet high. The cross
piece is the same size. The construction is
simple, and it is easy to take the gallows
apart and put it away. The only trace left
on the gallows by hanging is the mark of
the axe where it cuts through the rope that
keeps the weight from falling.-New York
Slrp
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-28
STORY OF A NOTABLE DINNER.

congressman, Correspondents and Cabi-
net Oficers-Daniel Webster's Poetry.
John Barney, who represented Baltimore
in congress from 1925 to 1929, afterward passed
much of each session at Washington, and
was favorite "old beau" with the ladies for
many years. Many amusing stories are told
about him, among them one of a notable din
ner which he gave in 1850, soon after the pass
age Of the compromise bill. He invited about
thirty congressman and half a dozen CORE
spondents to dine at restaurant on Pennsyl-
vania avenue, and then he ordered q dinner
for twelve or fifteen guests, but the whole
three dozen came. The hour was 6, and the
guests began to get very hungry and very
cross.
Finally, about o'clock, the door of the din
ing room was opened and the first third Of
the guests who entered took seats while the
rest looked on in amazement. Merriment then
took the place Of anger Cabinet ministers
stood up and waited on foreign ministers, and
United States senator's in great glee discharged
tho duties of Scipio and Sambo A few
grains of champagne let loose the tongues of
all honorable" gentlemen, and the dinner
was long and pleasant, and never was a hap
pier evening passed than was this after all.
Aho IdtueT,
was between NJ. Webster, then secretary of
state, and Mr.. Foote, then senator from Mis-
sissippi Tho dinner was ostensibly given to
Senator Foote, then governor-elect of Missis-
sippi, and on the eve Of leaving Washington to
discharge the duties of governor in Jackson,
Miss Mr.. Webster was commissioned to de-
liver tho new governor, Foote, an address.
The orator took tho head Of the table, and be-
gan in doggerel, the most charming, captivat-
ing. bewildving doggerel, with sparklss Of
pure poetry in it, that bubbled up and out as
if from . Milton or q Byron, and the ryth-
mical doggersl and sparkling poetry ran on
from him, it may have boon full half hour,
it may have been moro. Hero was Daniel
Webster in . now character. a rhyme builder,
a poet, doSgerel manufacturer. Everybody
was astonished, tckled, delighted, amazed,
astoundsd. The plaudis were vociforous.
and tho sroat Daniel would seize hold Of
Them and ether temporary Incidents and
weave them into his rhythm. The world
would have. il it could only get it, tho richest
sort OF an intellectual treat in all that SYM
postum; but Barney had no reporter hid
under tho table, and, alas, all Is gone Ben:
Perley Pooro
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-28
q D NoaryP Public c. Notay
Allen, Graham & Jones'
buy and sell
REAL ESTATE,
Make Loans on Farm and Chatte Security
Office Douglas Ave, Wichita, Kansas.
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Wichita eagle., 1886-09-28

And now comes q tale Of woe from Burden,
Cowley county, which. il true, takes the pre-
MUM over all competitors A man who got
mad at the country and longed to sell his farm
received an offer from Missouri man and
accepted it. The Missourian offered him
seventeen mules for his farm, agreeing to ship
the mules Us soon as the deed to the farm was
deposited with the mule mans banker. Ae-
cordingly the deed was forwarded, and the
purchaser looked anxiously for the mules. He
did not think Of the animals coming by ex-
press until he received notice TO call at the
Office. Upon calling he found seventeen china
mules-the price of his farm He lost no time
in going to see his man, but the latter had
sold out and skipped. d.-Leasenworth kan,
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-28
Caro- Taken of a Racer.

Miss Woodford, the famous stake winner,
is one of the pets of Long Branch. Her own
ers pay the strictest attention to her needs,
and see that she is provided with the best Of
wardrobes. Her raiment when in public
consists Of pannier worn with broad girth,
q narrow band under her chin and . silvered
front piece to hold her bangs in place. She
is invariably accompanied by little man in
knee breechcs and parti-colored cap.-Chi-
caco Timea
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-28

The other day pretty young lady occupied
a seat on the hurricane deck Of one OF the
large river packets. She was accompanied
by a gentleman who was pointing out the in
teresting scenery. The young lady resides in
southern city, and this was her first visit
to Minnesota. OF course she went into rap
lures over everything she saw. During the
conversation the young lady astounded her
companion by exclaiming: "Oh look at that
grove Of trees. Every one is whitewaslied.
1 wonder what they did it for!' 1t was
grove OF birch trees.-Pioneer Press lis
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-28

diary f0H the EifSt Y00F.
/. Tho Boston Record advises Freshmen IN col
lego to keep diary throughout the ceurss.
It is fact thae tho diary for the 6rst year
would b, - . rule, interesting, II written
candidly. An account Of . freshmans feel
ings when held under pump or smoked out
would b narrowing enough to turn . mall
boys hair gray.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-28
Slads. the Maori, who failed - . pagilik,
il keeping . saloon In Auburn, Cal
The Kins Of Servia

The king Of Servia has fully regained his
popularity with his people after the disastrous
Bulgarian war; He has granted medals to
the ladies who followed the queens example
in caring for the wounded in the hospitals
Daily Honolulu press. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1886, 1886-05-14
They Say:

That the Legislature yesterday did
not follow the suggestion Of the AdOer-
hser for longer daily sessions that the
purpose of a Road Supervisor is to be
clearly defined; that the Royal Ha-
waiian Band will play at Emma Square
this evening; that the Hawaiian pen
sion list will soon be as large as that of
the United States, if the Legislature
grants all that members ask that the
member from Lahaina, Mr.. Kalua, al
lowed himself to be beaten yesterday
by sarcasm of the Attorney General !;
that he should have seconded the mo-
ton for a committee tosfind out when
the clerk of the Water Works took the
oath of allegiance that the introduce
ton of the mongoose into Hawaii has
done more good than a million-dollar
loan would that the huan at the Pal
ace yesterday was gay and festive af-
fair that the "Tongue Guard Society"
did not take in Honolulu for certain
sufficient reasons that the times are
gradually getting easier in Hawaii ;
that the teachers of the Kingdom
ought to issue a monthly educational
journal that the next large fire will be
around the outskirts of the fire limit
that the Board of Underwriters ought
to contribute to the support of the
Honolulu fire companies; that men
who want a Hawaiian Lottery are COM
ing to the front ere long; that the
street railway bill ought to be brought
up again this session; that such a pro
| iect would increase the value of out
side property that Honolulu ought to
be lighted with two electric lights
that an appropriation ought to be made
in aid of such scheme that there
will be some new treaty news received
by the next mail from the Coast that
the Legislature, mira6ile dictHl is do
Ii ing passably we'll that the Volcano
could not stand the rivalry OF the Leg
stature, as was predicted that the
skating race last night was son the
square," that Madame Pele has come
to her senses; that dancing was kept
up until late hour last evening at the
Myrtle ball; that mail from the coast
will arrive tomorrow; that the Ala.
media will bring some good news for a
certain young man; and that the Mgr
tie boys are we'll satisfied with theil
ball.
Daily Honolulu press. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1886, 1886-05-14
Order Of tho Day.

The list of bills on the "Order of
the Day" not disposed of yesterday in
the Legislature is as follows:
Third reading of Act amending Sec.
1, Chap 90, Civil Code: debate on
which is in order. Second reading of
an Act to repeal Sec. 1 of act to facili-
tate the collection of rents. Second
reading Of an Act to regulate the
kindling of fires in Honolulu Second
reading of an Act amending Sec. l,
Chap. 81, Session Laws of 1884, re-
lating to challenging of jurors. Sec
ond reading of Act to amend the law
regulating appeals from Police and
District Justices Courts. Second read
ing of an Act relating to pawnbrokers.
Second reading of an Act amending
Sec. l, Chapter 81, Penal Code. Sec
ond reading of an Act supplementary
to Art. IS, Chap. 1o, Civil Code Sec
ond reading of an Act amending Sec.
4oS, Civil Code, regulating Board OF
Education.
Daily Honolulu press. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1886, 1886-05-14
The Myrtle" Ball.

An event not soon to be forgotten
was the ball given by the members of
the Myrtle Boat Club, at Central Park
last evening. BY half past nine o'clock
a large and fashionable assemblage
was present. Dancing was kept up until
a late hour, to the music of full band.
The hall was tastefully and beautifully
decorated for the occasion, and on the
Waikiki side was "kitchen" or stall
where the lady friends of the club
served the dancers with refreshments.
Among those present we're Col G. W..
Macfarlane, MIR. A. Rosa, M. d. Mon
sarrat, Mr.. and Mrs. H. Gum, Mr. and
Mrs. Geo. w. Smith, Mr.. and Mrs.
F. L. Winter, Mrs. Captain Fuller,
Mrs. Peterson. Mrs. Unger, B. F.
Bishop, Geo. Eckley, DIR. w. B. Nc
Allister, Mrs. McAllister, Henry
Hart, Mrs. C. K. Miller, Miss Lemon,
Geo. Mcleod, Mrs. Hendry, Mr., and
Mrs. Hebbard, Miss Putnam, Miss
Morgan, and many others.
The members of the Club did all in
their power to make the evening a
pleasant and agreeable one to those
present The ball was given to raise
funds for the use of the Club, and the
members say that their highest ex
pectations were realized, and wish to
thank their many friends who thus
kindly assist them in their efforts.
Daily Honolulu press. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1886, 1886-05-14
A Million Contipedes.

Jimmie Williams and Theo SEVERN
went to the top Of Punchhowl hill yes
terday morning about half-past five
O'Clock, with instruments, for the pur-
pose of taking some views, 1t is we'll
to remember that they returned to
town early in the day-before nine
o'clock for It's a snake story when
we reached the top Of Punchbowl," said
Jimmie, "we found it literally covered
with centipedes, little ones about as
long as pins, and they were so thick
that when we took off our coats we had
to brush away centipedes to find
clear ground to lay them on "
"rhat's SOL said SEVERN, "nevel
saw SO many centipedes that early in
Daily Honolulu press. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1886, 1886-05-14
Y. M. @. q. Entertainment.

The entertainment given last evening
in the hall of the Y. NJ. c. Association
for the crew of Fl. B. M. Flagship
Triumph was a complete success in
every respect, AT an early hour the
hall was well filed, and by the time
the entertainment commenced it was
quite crowded. Mr. p. c. Jones acted
for the Chairman of the Entertainment
Committee (who was unavoidably abb
sent) and acquitted himself in his
usual pleasant manner.
The opening address by Mr.. T. II.
Davies, H. B. M. Consul, was full Of
good points and was enthusiast
ically received. The duet which fol
lowed by Miss May Atherton and Hon
c. H. Dickey was pleasing little
domestic song entitled 'Cat and Dog"
and was vehemcntly encored, and fol-
lowed by the Gypsey Duet by the
same lady and gentleman. Mrs
Willie Hopper then recited "Brave
Jennie McNeap with much spirit and
feeling, calling out continued applause
from the audienc In response to a
persistent encore Mr.. I, H. Davies
sung a bright little song.
Hon. S. B. Dole then delivered a
short but telling address, and was fol-
lowed by Trio, "Merrily chime the
BELLS" by the Misses Won Holt and
Mr.. T. Rainier Walker
Mr.. Fuller, the Secretary OF the Y.
M C. A., then addressed the Triumph
boys in brief and feeling manner, ex-
pressing his delight at having visited
them on board their noble ship but de-
claring he never would go "outside the
reef into rough water to do so
again.
Part | closed with glee by the
Misses Won Holt and Misses Walker
and May. After short intermission
the second part of the entertainment
was opened by the choir from the Tri-
umph, consisting Of Messrs. Parnell,
Newell, Mackler, Cortes, Cousins,
Cox, Reeves, Gambler, Grim, Nobes,
Wick, Creebar and Fox, singing "We've
Sighted the Golden Shore" They
we're loudly applauded. In response
to the encore they sang, "Christ Re
ceiveth Sinful Men" Newell, in his
recitation of "Glaska on the Clyde,
was loudly applauded. This was fol
lowed by Mr.. ParnelPs song, "Sweet
Violets," which was persistently en-
cored, to which he responded by sing
ing, "By the Riverside" The pro
gramme closed with a recitation,
"Charge of Balaclava," by Mr.. Grim.
The whole of the second part, as well
as the first, was we'll rendered, and the
entertainment closed with refresh
ments, which were enjoyed by all.
H. X. H. the Princess Liliuokalani
was present as we're many others of our
leading people. The stage was pref
tily decorated with flowers and ferns
arranged with the we'll known taste Of
| our Honolulu ladies.
Daily Honolulu press. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1886, 1886-05-14
Answers to Correspondents.

SETTLEMENT. Yes, we have been
told the whole business was a Legis-
lative job to get some fat salaries by
retiring the present iucumbents on a
pension, If it turns out to be true
somebody will get ventilated, that's
all.
LEx-Yes, we heard about the
drunk man who went to the Station
House and tried to get Sam McKeague
to arrest him, but we don't believe it.
We know Sam has seen so much OF
the staggering community that he never
really believes a man is drunk unless
the fellow swears he isn't.
PoINT.-We are not very we'll
posted on Parliamentary law, but think
motion to suspend the rules is not
debatable. You can easily find out by
consulting manual. We have no
authority at hand and shall not buy a
manual unless our country calls us to
take seat in the Hawaiian Legisla-
tnre-it is doubtful if we ever own a
manual Mr.. Dickey has lost his, SC
we don't know whether we shall ever
be able to borrow one. Hon. Sam
Parker is the only man who is big
enough to own one and protect him
self We would advise you not to take
one to the Legislature to prompt mem
bers with; it is dangerous and would
more than likely cost the country :
great deal Of money for lost time.
Daily Honolulu press. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1886, 1886-05-14
PASSENGERS.
NOTES.

The schooner Malolo arrived from Laupa.
hoehoe, Hawai-, last evening.
The steamer Lehua arrived from Hamakua,
Hawaii, yesterday, bringing 2,7S5 bags sugar
and IS head cattle.
The tern VIM. Renton sailed for San Fran
cisco yesterday, taking 1884 bags sugar.
Domestic value, $59,7II.
The steamer Iwalani arrived from Kauai
yesterday morning, bringing 1851 bags sugar.
She sailed again for Kauai last evening.
The barkentine Mary Winkeman, Captain
Buckus, arrived from San Francisco yesterday.
She is locked at the Pacific Mail wharf.
The American tern Eva, Captain Wikman,
sailed for San Francisco yesterday, taking
1911 bags sugar. Domestic value, SAB, 500.
The steamer C. r. Bishop arrived from
Waianae last evening, bringing 1900 bags
sugar. She sails for Hamal1ua, Hawaii, to-
morrow.
Daily Honolulu press. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1886, 1886-05-14

the morning before in my life; they
would crawl right up the legs of the
camera stand"
Didn't you see any centipedes
crawling up the hill p asked the Press
man innocently. GLOW do you thirS
they got up there SO early in the morn
ing2"
SEVERN scratched his head and went
off to print negative, but Jimmie was
equal to the occasion.
"My theory is" said Jimmie, THAT
the moonlight Matched them out during
the night and that they were just start
ing down town to get under the side
walks"
Daily Honolulu press. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1886, 1886-05-14
SHIPPING 1NTELL1GENoE
Vessels Expected from Foreign Ports.

Vessels Expected from Foreign Ports.
BREMEN, Ger. blk Furst Bismarck, Won der
wiring. Due May 1920. Fl. Hackfeld &
Co., Agents.
GLASGOW, Brit bk Birmah, Jenns Due July
Is. F. A. Schaeier & Co., Agents.
HONG KONG, Ger. blk Hydra, ----.
Loading March 10. -, Agents.
LIVERPOOL, Brit blk Lapwing, De Gruchy.
Due May $3.50. Theo. H. Davies & Co,
Agents.
LIVERPOOL, Br. ship Isle Of Erin, Nicholson,
Loading March 10.
NEWCASTLE, N. S. W., Nor blk Riji, -
Loading March 20. Wilder Co., Agents.
NEWCASTLE, N. S. w, Am. ship Ericsson,
Plummer. Loading Jan. rs.
NEWCASTLE, N. S. W., Am. bktne c. C.
Funk, Chaser. Loading Feb. l.. -
Agents.
NEWCASTLE. N. s. W, Am ship Kate
Davenport, Rowland, Due now.
Agents
NEWCASTLE, N, S, W., Am, Blk Makah,
Thompson. Loading March 20. -
Agents.
NEWCASTLE, N. S. W., Nor, bk Jalsaljarer,
Stoesen. Due April 2o-2s -
Agents
SAN FRANCISCO, Am. tern w. S. Bovine,
Paul. Loading April II. II. Hackleld &
Co., Agents
SAN FRANCISCO, Am. blk ceylon, Calhoun
Laid on April II. H. Hackfeld & Co.,
Agents.
SAN FRANCISCO, Am. S. S, ALAMEDA,
Morse Due May IS. W. G. Irwin & Co.,
Agents.
SAN FRANCISCO, Am. S. S. AUSTRALIA
Due May 20. W. G. Irwin & Co..
! Agents.
Daily Honolulu press. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1886, 1886-05-14
The Skating Race.

The three mile skating race between
Hartman of Honolulu and T. H. Lew
is of the Triumph, took place at the
Yosemite skating rink last evening,
The race was close one until near
the end, when Lewis began to gain on
Hartman, being half lap ahead OF
the latter at the finish. Lewis, who is
an accomplished skater skated with
ease and grace throughout the race
The prize was a purse of $40.
Daily Honolulu press. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1886, 1886-05-14
General advertisements.
@. E&. Nj HIIElS.
GENERAL BUSINESS AGENT.
AZ MERCHANT ST., HONOLULU.

In conjunction with Mr.. J. A. Magoon,
will attend to all matters of business for
the residents of the Hawaiian Islands who
may need an Agent
| do not confne myself alone to the Bust
ness Houses, but also to the domestic class
who would wish me to attend to any matter Of
business, especially to making purchases either
in Honolulu or San Francisco, in any line Of
General Merchandise.
To the Business Houses l will give my
careful attention in all matters pertaining TO
General Business, viz Adjusting and Col
lecting Accounts, Distribution of Bills and
Circulars, Custom House Entries, Buying
and Renting Real Estate and Personal Pro-
perty.
ar All Legal Documents will be carefully
and neatly drawn up by Mr.. J.. A. Magoon.
| will attend 10 all matters entrusted in my
care in careful, courteous and neat manner,
and with quick dispatch.
Agent for Klinkner & Co. Red Rubber
Stamps.
Telephone =; P. o. Box rIs.
OILY
Daily Honolulu press. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1886, 1886-05-14

Persons using charcoal would do
well to call on S. M. Carter, who has
always on hand charcoal from the best
of Island woods; sold in quantities to
suit. Orders received for the above
will be promptly attended to.
Daily Honolulu press. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1886, 1886-05-14

There was no session of the Legisla-
ture held yesterday afternoon. When
the noon hour arrived motion to
adjourn was barely carried, to meet
this morning at ten o'clock. There
was runner in the lobby that the adj
journment was carried in order that a
Iuau could be considered by the Com
mittee Of the Whole
Daily Honolulu press. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1886, 1886-05-14
Local Macaroni.

There was smart man from South Kona,
Who wanted mea m0mona.
So he said "If they II buy EN-
Well make bonds in Hawaiian
For dollars uni mill ana.
Daily Honolulu press. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1886, 1886-05-14

The story is told of a famous Boston
lawyer that one day, after having a
slight discussion with the Judge, he
deliberately turned his back upon that
parsonage, and started to walk off
care you trying, sir, to show contempt
for the Court" asked the Judge,
sternly mo, sir" was the reply, 81
am trying to conceal it,"
Daily Honolulu press. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1886, 1886-05-14

Another shooting match between the
Triumph's team and six sharp-shooters
from the Honolulu Rife Association,
will be held at the Casino tomorrow
afternoon. The distances will be the
same as at the last match.
Daily Honolulu press. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1886, 1886-05-14

"The Duty and Privilege of Church
Membership" will be the theme at the
experience meeting of the Young Peo-
pies Society of Christian Endeavor to-
night at half-past seven O'Clock at Fort
street Church.
Daily Honolulu press. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1886, 1886-05-14

The Lack building on Fort street
which was delayed some time waiting
for material from the Coast is now
nearing completion; the brick walls are
almost finished.
Daily Honolulu press. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1886, 1886-05-14

No restaurant attachment or side
show performance at Dodd's to palm
off inferior liquor or beer. 2I3-tf.
Daily Honolulu press. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1886, 1886-05-14

Some good shooting was made at
the shooting gallery last evening, when
E. Higgins scored sixteen consecutive
bullseyes at long range
Daily Honolulu press. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1886, 1886-05-14

The schooner Ehukai which sailed for
Paia, Maui, last Wednesday evening,
was compelled to put back on account
of the heavy winds. She lost one or
two of her sails.
Daily Honolulu press. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1886, 1886-05-14
THE
BIZ"

Call at the Pantheon if you want
what you call for in the shape of
drinks.
Daily Honolulu press. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1886, 1886-05-14

Don't forget the auction sale Of the
old International Hotel tomorrow at
the auction rooms of Lewis ]. Levey
on Queen street.