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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-07-19
A VISIT TO PITCAIRN.
Appearance of the Island-Characteristlc
of the Inhabitants.

of the Inhabitants.
Philadelphia Record
The American clipper ship Snow and Bur-
CESS, which recently completed loading oil at
the old navy-yard piers for Japan, visited
an untrequented part of the world on her
voyage from Port Blakely, Washington
territory, to Philadelphia. Pitcairn island,
the spot visited, is a lonely and distant land
in the South Pacific ocean, latitude 25 de-
grees minutes, and longitude $50 degrees
minutes west 1t is two and one-quarter miles
in length and one mile in breath. The shores
raise almost perpendicularly, and there is
but one accessible landing place, Bounty
bay. The island is covered with a luxuri-
ant verdure, and the bases of its lofty cliffs
are skirted with Notwithstanding ever
greens. Its inhabitants are especially inter-
esting, because they are the descendants of
the mutineers of the famous ship Bounty,
and are isolated from the entire world. TIE
islanders are described by Capt. Anderson
as a community such as has been the dream q
poets and the aspirations of philosophers.
James Russell Mccoy, the chief magistrate
of the country, with all of the men, came
off in a large whaleboaJ and boarded the
Snow and Burgess miles out at sea. They
reported the entire population to be $50
souls, all II whom were enjoying good
health.
At a distance the island is completely hid
den in the trees, so that from the sea it APP
pears uninhabited. When the men boarded
the Snow and Burgess their dress was per-
feet caricature. Some wore long black coats
without any other article of dress; others
had shirts without coats, and still others
wore waistcoats without either Of the first
mentioned garments. None had shoes or
stockings, and only two possessed hats,
neither of which seemed likely to hang long
together.
Cats lead charmed lives at Pitcairn. The
law in regard to these animals Is that if q
cat is killed without being positively detected
in killing fowls, however strong the suspicion
may be- the person killing such cat is OBJ
iged, as a penalty, to destroy 800 rats, whose
tails must be submitted for the inspection of
the magistrate by way of proof that the
penalty has been paid.
The females, nearly all Of whom are un-
married, are tall, straight and handsome,
with black, glossy hair and ivory teeth and
have generally piece of cloth for clothing,
of their own manufacture, reaching from
the waist to the knees. Sometimes they
carry loose piece of cloth to protect them
from the sun or the severity of the weather.
1t is said that the morality of the Pitcairn
people has disappeared. More immoral con-
duct has occurred lately than ever before II
is believed that continued intermarriage in
SO small community has began to produce
its usual effects, and that both physical de-
generacy and mental weakness are likely k
appear in the future. For this reason the
English government will no doubt remove
them before many years. The only business
ut the island consists in furnishing fruits to
passing vessels
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-07-19

EGThis Stock is we'll worth an in
spection, the Goods having just been re-
ceived per Stmr. Umatilla. 155-1y
Telegram-herald., 1889-11-15
THE MURDER PROVED.
The Prosecution in the HolzhaJ
Case Now Rests.
The Defense VIII Try to Raise "A Doubt as
to who Fired the Fatal Shot and
win Also Insist Upon His
Mental Irrcs possibility

BEssENER, Mich, Nov. 1l.-In the
trial of Reimund Holzhay, the Gogebic
bandit. accused of the murder Of A..
Flcischboin, August 26 last, the prose
cutoH has rested. The prosecution
he proved Its allegations of Holzhay
having stopped the Gogeb.c stage, pre-
sentod his pistols and compelled the
driycra and passengers to throw up their
hands, as he wished to "make a little
collection" The hands went up, but
one of the passengers named Nc
Kercher, opened fire on the bandit,
the horses started up and rs HoIzhay
returned it. Floischbein fell NOR
tally wounded, while McKercher.
who is young Scotcuman with lots OF
"saud ." was a.sO WOunIej n two
places. As FiU-chbe.n was truck the
evidence shows, hc fell from the stage.
and before the driver could GET lIe
frightened team back to tlc seem. The
r.bhcr hail 'Coue through the dying
wau's pockets. he booty be- obtained
vl- found 0n iio.zhav when boz was ar-
rssted sub7oqU ut EepUb G.. T. S
partial adm siol- 0f the tart- ln fao
q 80. m7i. fer his arrest. were also
Tn ofon @, IN opening. soid itUas
Telegram-herald., 1889-11-15

t1s-us,Ns Y 7ss 7tNSsssS-szHNNO>
KALKAsKA, Mich, Nov. 1.-THE
Smith Lumber Company report their
trade in car siils on the increase and at
an advance in prices, having just closed
a contract for 400, 900 feet Norway pine,
to be sawed for the purpose, but owing
to the famine in cars, shipments have
been somewhat blOcaded Tom Hig-
gins, the new proprietor ut the Pipp
House, has now taken possession and
gives evidence of being a hustler in
hotel as well as a successful baggage
mani. :. Blom Is III Grand Rapids
looking iafter holiday goOds.-H. +.
StOver returned from Grand Rapids
last week. after purchasing holiday
stock of Eaton & Lyons, but owing to
the rush of business IN that city the
goods VIII not be shppcd until about
the 20th.-Nrs. r. -. Wadsworth Il
Co. have just received large stock of
millinery goods.
Telegram-herald., 1889-11-15
4 DETROIT den y
What the Police Discovered II That
City Yesterday.
TIE AWFUL STORY OF 4 YOUyC GIRL
Mother Cammerford" Iayei gied Her
IatO the Den ana Kept Her imPfis-
oned UBtil Discovered by the Ponce
A uddra RAID Disclosed Her.

The Journal, OF November a, says'
A great deal OF exc tement has been
stirred up FROM time 10 time over re-
ports 0f the horrible crimes committed
in the dens u the north woods. The
story of the kidnapping and nye-gllng
OF women % these places, where 1hey
have been held as prisoners and COM
peiled - subm.. u any aud every wish
OK their brutal masters and the patrons
Ut the resorts, aroused the most intense
feeling, and the active laW-abid.ng
population OF the State were unanimous
m calling upon the authorities OF the
state and county 10 employ every
legitimate measure 70 stamp out the
shame and place those responsible for
this condition OF affairs behind the bars
OF the pcnitentiary.
These crimes, however, were IN the
north wo0ds-the pineries penetrated
with d.ficulty-and the abiding place
OF the most brutal Of men.
What shall be said Oh the existence in
civilized aud cultivated Detroit0f a den
very similar 10 those in Northern Mich
gan. VIII it excite less horror. or Will
the authorities exert every lawful effort
TO blot out this foul spot and send lis
proprietor TO Jackson?
Maggie Drumm is a handsome girl,
It or ID years OF age, who, until a week
ago, was living under the care OF her
parents at Nj. Clemens. Since then
she has passed through a terrible ex-
| perence, which must leave Its mark
upon her after life. She was
tins morning rescued from the
/ den OF the notorious Maud Smith
alias CummerfOrd, on Larncd-st. west,
/ by ar officer. For some days past Off
GERS on that beat became aware of the
/ presence OF a very young female in
that place, but when they would enter
the house the gin was always hidden
away by the Cummerford woman.
At II o'clock this morning PatrOlman
! NOrpagel surprised the inmates of the
house and found the giIl Maggie, whom
he took To the Ccnua. station.
She told Sergt Martin a dreadful
! story. She SAID that last week a girl
came to her 1T Mt. Clemens and
told her that She would get her a
/ place in very nice family in
/ Detroit. Maggie came along and
was taken 10 the Cummerford resort.
Her clothes-shc wore short dresses
were taken from her and she was COW
cred with tattered rags 10 prevent her
from leaving the hOuse. Then she was
/ forced to submit to the patrons of the
resort. She would have fed from the
house but could not do so, as she was
/ virtually kept a prisoner.
| Maggie was taken to the Woodbridge
st. station and placed IN charge of the
matrOu.
Sergeant Martin says that the Cum
mertord woman will be prosecuted.
Telegram-herald., 1889-11-15

Bernard Van Praet, a Holander, q
years old. left the farm ot David DC
Croker. ou Spring brook, Rchland
October 81, to 20 10 the home OF las
son. where he resided five miles away
and has not been heard of SINCE. IL.
son met Mr.. DeCrOckor lastSunday and
asked how his father was, and that was
the first knowledge Ihey had of his be
ING missing. lie had been but short
time in this country and could not talk
good English. IC was dressed IN a
black sack coat, reaching to the knees
dark pants, cap and pi0w shoes. No
clew TO ms whereabouts has Yet been
found, and any information that may
lead To a clew should be sent t. Mr.
Van Preat's son, or to Nj. DeCrocker
in Rchland township. HIS son, August
Van Praet, offers S25 for the return OF
his father 70 him at pOster's station,
Barry county.-BoHle Crcek Journal.
Telegram-herald., 1889-11-15

Encourage by the decision in the
Gee suit. Julius Kuhn has brought suit
against Walker township for $4,000
dlmages. About a year ago while
driving on the extension of Butter
w0rtn-avc. his morse became frightened
~ some water running ont of 70 spout
and in attempting to run dashed over
the side of nm unprotected cmhank-
ment. he claims that he received
permanent injuries and wants the
tOwu.h.0 u uav mo.
Telegram-herald., 1889-11-15
Iificatinr Contractors.

Isaac b. Matthewson commenced suit
against Charles Prange in the superior
court yesterday for trespass on the
case. lie sues for $3.50 damages.
Prange owes Matthowson S4OO.3S and
failed TO pay it when due and It is still
unpaid. The delay Of payment Is a
great Inconvenience and damaee 10 the
complainant. The original claim is Tor
Medina curbstOne used on Canal-st.
Telegram-herald., 1889-11-15

Some expert bill raisers have been
getting the best of merchants at Ada,
and have succeeded in passing a num-
Der Of 81 bills which had been altered
into SO bills. Some OF the victimlzed
parties were I'm town yesterday consult
ing with the United states officials.
Telegram-herald., 1889-11-15
FATAL BLUNDER.
A Operator Causes a Collision Is tween
switch Engine and Special

JAcKsoN, Miss, Nov. IA special
tram from Aberdeen, Mss, nltl q
theatrical troupe on board, co.ded
w tn q switch engine at Canton, Ola the
Illinois Central line today. Engineer
Patrick Raymond, OF the switch cn-
g.ne, swltcAmau Tom LOttns and an
unknown negro We're killed. and Jim
smith. ID. Holly, y. Thomas and
several other persons injured. Tue
switch engine WAS on the main line
gong 10 the water tank, the night
operator atCanton having reported the
track clear.
Telegram-herald., 1889-11-15
ONE VICTIM DEAD.


CriAe.
AArcHwoOD, Mlch-, Nov l4-Ars.
Beyeridge. one Of McDonzld's victims.
d.ed 81 10 a. "a.
IL an interview with Capt. ;. Terry,
a near Ee.g bors and vel acquainted
alrA the facts. be sad has Theory IS
this "McDOnAld had sod bis home
stead winch IS valuable, 20 Redpath.
tAls spring had gone away and
s4uand erel all ot l.s money: lad nlel
Cn l6o acres or script land and claimed
% have paid l-e money t0 furnish the
papers, but .t E. Known that sucn was
lot sO and would soon De- known.
think he had orOoded over tins state OF
affairs until be gradually made up hs
m-nd % eXlerm-uate the whole
FANNY"
Telegram-herald., 1889-11-15
A DISCOURAGED BRIDGE.
Can't stand Everything and Draws the
Line at Houses.

Line al HOUSES.
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. Nov. 14.-As
workmen were engaged IN moving q
house across the kcndall-st. bridge to-
day that structure gave way and the
house went down. James Potter, his
son, and a man named G.. Fredcubcrg.
went down with 1t. and all three are
badly injured.
There Is some talk here OF holding
the city responsible by reason of a de-
fective bridge, but on the other hand
others maintain that the city is not
obliged 10 maintain bridges strong
enough 10 carry houses on.
Telegram-herald., 1889-11-15
Pokinc IN the Contractors.

City Marshal Wilson yesterday caused
a warrant to he issued for Contractor
Pickett on a charge Of leaving excaya-
tons unguarded by red lanterns. as re
quired oy the ordinance. lie has his
eyes on other offenders and proposes to
make all contractors live up to the law.
Telegram-herald., 1889-11-15
A FACTORY BURNED
The Grand Rapids Mattress Fac
tory Suffers Serious Damage.
HE Firs Department d. some E1esileas
Hork -N4rros EscaBc ~ some
Nsuiea ElnDisIe Origin OK
the kiEe-Tne fasaranee.

49, &C.,
An alarm of hre from box 3 S
er.e. f..-..... rr. ah1I. e,tg a. p
- 'lA-.-4
itl Aiy- mas po& eas pulled yestcr-
llg atI Il.l5a. m.. owing o. a fire o the
Grand Randi. l.trre-. factory DF
u p.u
0 f-0F
~. -i- Was ll7e1Fefed oy one OF tne
Aaals. VINO went o. the door 0f the
room u which the u.ckers are run.
.l,-
t''l i- NA.'iH t-t '-i-'A5 N~I'- l1It1
t.I- le VA, 0.l .ed l0 lee Tor l.s .te.
Ef. srva rr. atlrr, and tEa
...s. .t..
.--'' "
capped uunAfmei, o1t with
good dea. 0f difficulty. The room
,- fII.t s.tt. corf.n vl.I and feaf.i-
f--. fa-olrgt ggh... t.e fir. .oreat win
,r...r rao,d.rv. I.e enf.re Interior
...,.-.Iv nIed Win sre and smoke
aad -tIa any of rne hands ne,ltatfd or
taIl.d n soud have been fatal. ON
a.. tnIrt floor three women were en-
r.ot-d T..y heard tb. bow owe the
ann and .rrrf.d for tha door As
ot..sfv a.. tIev acted thev had Great
G.Uc..ftv Ia e-.4o.n,. ena Vsnter
A.ii.u or4 .r al. three ,ya. -liratlv
sc0rrho.l ANA rer face and ewes show
the ordeal Sine "a. obnged to mass
through to reach tna oren air An
other e.rI Fd.tn Barnes ,ras euDlo,.d
ON tne fourth F1or. Size e.caned but
can hardly t.u how srada4 + Mr..
Ir.pvs AMI NJ. Drorkl,ffa v..re work
ire, 1n fha rn.-,l H.,o~ ~o,,.l their a,os ers
badly InHaued nom the bor aIr tlIev
encountered conling down tine stars
The deuartment re.n0nded ouickIv To-
the calf and the aunararus from No. 4
soon was p.aviug on the flames which
had spread an through the fourth floor
where partly used uu bales of hair. ex-
csls,0r. corn musk. and other material
were scattered about. MAKING q very
fierce fire. which burst ont of the v-r-
dows I'm angry clouds OF smoke
ard flame. dozen streams
wore soon nlavirr into the
bn-ldinc- and i'm n half 6ourthe fro ,vas
pracrclIIv extino1ushed
Il i th0firht that tine fire ORIGINATED
from one Of the Dlckers. a. tbev are
looked uron hv insurance men as dan
pcrous machines Mr.. RuSseU = re-
teant about ms loss but the whole l.
estimated t0 be between 5000 and $1,000
tine loss 10 the buildinc hclur about
1920. About a week AGO Mr.. Russell
bought out ms partner. H. ". Austin.
VINO held a half interest ln tine concern.
It was thought. ri one time. that the
L. Z block would h1vc fO 90 but the
Telegram-herald., 1889-11-15
STOLE s2o.
Jack Anderson Goes out 10 Get a Bin
Changed.

Jack Anderson, well-known chaf-
acter about town, was arrested last
night on charge Of drunk
and d.sorleIly. A more serious charge
VIII. however, be preferred against
h.m. ia company with railroad man
Yesterday he painted portion OF the
town red. lis companion let hun take
a so bill 10 get changed and he Kept It.
Telegram-herald., 1889-11-15
ELECTED MEMBERS.

The BROOKLYN and Cincinnati Clubs
Enter the League.
New YORK, Nov. l4.--At this after
moons session Of the League Baseball
convention, the Brooklyn and Cincinnati
clubs applied for membership in the
league. The applications we're referred
TO the board of directors. who reported
fayorably upon them. The clubs were
then elected to membership by accla-
nation
Telegram-herald., 1889-11-15

Immense stocks never aeIor from aoainE e then
whenever and wherever Z fac manufactures 81 an
eoUoted repu 81 uRle&s az sarrus slook
. sacrifice oar pFenls consists advantageous
purchases el ny sUeleSs las been IA
klosiag whea and where 10 buy"
HUDSON.
Telegram-herald., 1889-11-15
FIFTEEN DOLLARS

Try us: claim EASTERN styles are up with t times We men
ton nv few spec today bot have hundreds 70 select from We
ell suite ana oysc9sts $40 and ner qualities AK
m odd. of any merchant Michigan With better styles at half
tho. prces
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-30
Personal Notes.
a

Col. Tom Kingsley is in the city
from Dallas.
Angie Loessh is at the st. Leonard
from Kerrville.
M. Thompson, of Pearsall, is at
the st. Leonard.
Judge A. O. Cooley, of Fredericks-
burg, is at the Southern.
Editor Hudspeth, of the Bandera
Enterprise, is at the st. Leonard.
Colonel Gibbs family have left the
city ior their Uvalde ranch, to spend
the summer.
Mr.. Archie Chevalisr has left for
Lampazos, Mexico, and will return
with Mrs. Chevalier.
= Misses Maggie Speed and Allie
Mayfield are registered at the South
ern from Helena, Karnes county.
Misses Martha Payne and Ella
ellis left today for Corpus Christi TO
visit Editor Merriman and family, of
the Corpus Christi Caller.
f. G. Blocker is expected to take
the place of George Gherkins as gen.
eral freight agent of the Southern Pa
cific.
Gen. Davidson and estimable wife,
who have spent the winter and spring
in this city. left today for their ranch
on the Salado, to pass Ahe summer.
Mr.. Ed. Hamilton, the accomplish
ed young artist, left today for New
York City, where he will spend a year
in psrfecting himself in his chosen
art.
John Wickland, the we'll known
wool grower of Bexar county, is at
the Mahncke.
Mrs. Sidney futile, of this city,
leaves tomorrow with her sister, Mrs
Taleott, of Austin, for New York city,
where they will spend the summer.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-30
In the ASYLUM.

Hugh McDermott, recently declar-
ed insane, was taken to the asylum at
Austin yesterday by one of Sheriff
McCall's deputies. 1t is thought his
brain was injured and insanity re-
suited from a fall he received off a
horse. Three times he escaped in &C
cidents that might have cost a weaker
man mis- life. A hay wagon of Mr..
Issy Landa once ran over his chest,
and he has suit now pending in the
supreme court against Mr.. Landa for
damages for this accident.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-30
WashinRton Theatre.

One of the best shows ever present
ed at the Washington theatre was
that given last night, all the old fav-
orites of last week are still retained at
this house, and the great and only
Abraham in his wonderful imperson-
atoms of the noted men of the day, we
have never seen equalled. EligiO in
his great flying trapeze act, is mar
vel. A grand masquerade ball will
be given at this house tonight.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-30

A railroad is projected from El
Paso to San Angelo.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-30
on a ROarer.

A saloon keeper having little sa-
loon away out near the Catholic ceme-
terry had some little family trouble
yesterday, and as sometimes happens,
he got on a roaring drunk. In put
ting his big fist through a window
glass he cut his wrist severely, and in
skylarking and having his fun after
ward with whOmever happened to
come in, the place soon became as
bloody as a slaughter pen.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-30
ON TIME.

Since 40 years it has been the study
of our most accomplished moulders to
perfect a Cooking Stove, which could
be equally as we'll adapted for coal or
wood.
The problem has at last been solved
and samples of remarkable beauty
and finish can be seen at II. Schultze
Jr., pa E. Houston street. q,
Ladies are invited to inspect the
stock, no trouble to show goods. The
Twin Burner Gasoline Stove, finest in
America, is in full operation.
A $500 Cook Stove is on exhibition.
Steam Egg Poacher at 65c each; Tin
Ware, Roofing, Repairing, in fact
everything in this line can be bought
or less money at
H. SCHULTZ, JR,
chan elsewhere. Remember the "On
Time Cook Stove.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-30
New Headquarters.

Elk and Lotus lodges, Knights
Pythias, have abandoned Dullnig half
as lodge headquarters, selec ting inl
stead the third floor of the Maverick
building on Houston and = oledad
streets. Elk lodge will hold their
first meeting in the new hall next
Thursday night and Lotus lodge next
Monday night.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Willard l.. Simpson
were bereaved this morning by the
death eff their little baby, aged four
months. The funeral occurs tomorrow
morning at II o'clock from the par
ents' residence, corner Elmira street
and Richmond avenue.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-30
Bead What this Saws.

offer to the ladies at l-3 their real
value the finest lot of remnants In
Iaces and embroideries ever offered in
this or any other market.
They came to US direct from factory
and they must be closed out in days
This sale commences April 20.
4-27-tf A. KAHN.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-30
Forty'Five Thousand S S
OF.
Mems Boys Youths and Chldrens Clothing and Furnishing
Goods to be closed out AT COST.

going Clothing Furnishing
millinery require the
all pertaining
what and look them;
everything marked in plain red figures
Mems SUITS Youths SUITS Boys suits and Chdrens Suits
buy confirmation
handsome
sold
each White and coo shirts
millinery
OF purpose, the goods must be sold.
goods heavy flannel underwear light Balbgan all will
assoe suit we 81 So
Come Early and get your sizes.
which
lower anything
in felt
such low prices We sell them.
inc advertise and
rhousei II
@. B. FRANK, 81 and SO Alamo, Plaza,
The Mammoth Dry goods and Millinery store of West Texas
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-30

Uncle Sam celebrated the Centen-
NAL of WashingtOh's inaugural ut the
post today by paying off the boys in
blue. They were mustered in dress
parade uniform at 10 a. m, each com
pany in front Of its quarters and in
spected. The troops on range were
mustered and Inspected there.
At noon a national salute Of 3S guns
was fired i'm honor Of the day which
marks the full completion of 100 years
sluce the inauguration of Washington
as president Of the United States.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-30

d. Quasso, the southern tailor,
next door TO the Daily Express office,
has an elegant line of new goods for
business and dress suits for spring
and summer. Satisfaction guaran-
teed. s-4-f
St. Landry democrat., 1889-04-06

REST.

beneath those willows, and the ancient yew,
Lie Wondering mounds, where cankering care
is laid.
NO troubled morrow dawns to strew
With eager hands, the stormy path that's made
For all to tread alike, and If we only knew s
Inc troubles thatli hid, as if afraid
10 break the charm of hope, how few ~ g.
Would wish to live, and those that stayed
10 drink the bitter cup, and sadly rue
The wreck that's drifting, while the waves that
played
upon It's battered sides, like shadows threw,
The silence Of despair upon the lips that prayed,
yet never knew that Death was gathering dew
To ease the heart aches that SO long delayesi
The bark OF Hope, with angels for its crew.
Beneath those mounds, immortal, calm they
sleep,
The aged who climbed the slope of life, and then
Laid down to rest, while angels solemn virgil
keep
And write with tender pity and recording pen
OF joys and sorrows the holy tears they weep
Are for the living, not the dead who sleep, and
. when
The quickened day of life is done, like ghostly
creep
Into each narrow house, the last sad home of
-JuniuS L. Hampstead.