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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-02-01
SPECIAL BUSINESS ITEMS.

Everything new at Fishers.
Drink Moxie at the " Elite
Horns genuine Butter Scotch.
Ladies' glace trim Cotton Shoes at
Fishels.
Genuine Butter Scotch (Horn's) for
coughs.
Horns Butter Scotch, the best lubricator
for the throat.
Milk Shakes at Tahiti Lemonade Depot,
Is Merchant Street.
Amost complete stock of Felt and Straw
Hats can be had at Fishel's.
Good goods, at low prices, can always be
found at Sachs store, 1oi Fort street.
Just opened, a fine line of French Kid
Shoes for ladies, misses and children, at
Fishel's.
Ladies will do well by calling at Fishel's
and see his new stock OF French Kid Shoes
and Slippers.
Amore complete stock of Dress Goods,
could not be displayed than that now ex-
hibited at Sachs store, 104 Fort street. II
comprises all the new shades, plaids and
fancy striped goods.
For stylish millineS go to Sachs store,
There you will always find choice goods
and latest styles.
a 1t has been proved by unanimous verdict
that the San Jose Lager Beer on draught
at the Royal Saloon is the best.
A fine assortment of childrenS' dresses,
infants robes, infants lace and silk caps,
and sash ribbons, at exceptional low prices
at Sachs store.
Subscribers to the DAILY ADVERTISER or
WEEKLY GAZETTE, who do not receive their
papers promptly by the carriers, are re
quested to give immediate notice by tele-
phone or otherwise to the Gazette Cthce,
telephone number 50.
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CAPTAIN 4. A. BAR FER.
Death of Weu-Known Whaling
Master.

Death of WeHKnown Whaling
Master.
The subject OF the following obituary
sketch in recent issue OF the San Fran
cisco Chronicle was well-known in Hon.
olulu:
Captain Fred A Barker, a well-known
master Of whaling vessels, died yester-
day morning. He was cut riding Sun
day last, and returned to his home in
apparent good health, but during the
evening he became unwell, and shortly
after was stricken with paralysis. en-
consciousness suPervened, and be never
recovered, passing away utterly ob.iviOus
OF all surroundings. Captain Barker's
last command was the whaling schooner
Rosario. Previously he was master Of
the steam whaler Mary and Helen, be-
longing to this port. For many years
ne sailed in whaling ships belonging to
Sydney, n. S. W, and during the late
war he commanded the British bark
Robert Towns. He gave timely aid and
warning to American whaling ships
when the rebel cruiser Shenandoah Wis
tied the Arctic ocean, rescuing many
crews from the vessels the cruiser burnt
and landing them at Honolulu. The de-
ceased Was q native of one of the New
England States and was highly esteemed
by all the old-time shipmasters of this
port. He leaves q widow and family.
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Accident from Fire Crackers.

What might have been a much more
serious accident than the bad one it was,
happened at the crossing OF King and
Maunakea streets yesterday evening
about 7 O'Clock. Chinese were burning
an immense lot of fire crackers and the
streets at the place were filed with that
nationality, also sailors and others,
while numbers Of people were passing
along. A carriage was going down King
street and the horse taking fright at the
fireworks bolted suddenly INTO the
throng. Six or seven people were
knocked down. One Chinaman crawled
out, as bystander said, with his EYE
hanging on his cheek" This seems to
be an exaggeration, SO far as could be
learned from others. Mr.. +. b. Thomas
was one of those struck, but he was able
to walk away. All who were run down
were considerably hurt, but fortunately
none had any bones broken.
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Vessels In Port from Foreign Ports.
II B NJ ) Conquest, Oxley, Callao. S 4.
U ; Alert, d Graham, Callao, ) A.
II b NJ , Hyacmth, Aciand. TAHITI.
II 3 NJ COrmOranc, Nichols. Cruise.
Am yacht CascC, Otis, Tahiti.
Brit yacht Nyanza, Hunt South 5 Islands
Bk kalaEaua, Henderson, Tahiti.
Brit ok Dunscore, Hind. Liverpool.
Blk Q WhitmCre, Ward, DeRarture BAY
Schr Robert Searies, Pittz, Port Blake,ey.
Bktne S6agit, Robinson, Port Townsend.
Bktne Planter, Peahallow, San Francisco.
Bktne . q Wilder, Paul, San Francisco
BKtne Mary Winke!man, Dyreborg, 5 Il.
Am blk ) Allen, Thompson, Newcastle.
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PUBLICATION HAVING BEEN MADE
n for the settlement of the boundaries of
the land OF "Kapoino in Waiehu, District
of WaiIaku, Maui, all parties interested in
said land or lands adjoining same are here
81 1889, at II o'clock A. m. at the Court
House in the town OF WaiIuku, Maui, is
the time and place set for hearing proofs of
survey of said land and any objections
thereto.
SAM'L F. CHILLINGWORTH,
Commissioner of Boundaries Second Judi
cial Circuit.
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Supreme Court-At Chambers.

THURSDAY, Jan. 81.
Intermediary Division. Before Mr..
Justice MCCully.
Mahoe and others VS.. Maria Kama
ana. s. X. Kaeo fO- plaintiffs; c..
Brown for defendant. Summary pro-
ceedings to recover possession of lands.
Plaintiffs appeal from District Court of
Eva. The Court after hearing the evil
dence Of Hapakanui and Of Judge Hum
phreys, and referring the law governing
the case, held that to the bond not being
delivered TO the proper party, there Is no
appeal before this Court.
The other cases on the calendar are
continued.
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4 OBLIGATION HAVING BEEN MADE

APPLICATION HAVING BEEN MADE
II for the settlement of the boundaries of
the lands of "Makakupaia" and remnant
of "Kahanui" on the Island Of Molokai.
all parties interested in said lands or lands
adjoining same are hereby notified that
THURSDAY, February 28, 1889, at y
O'Clock noon, at the Court House in the
town of Lahaina, Maui, is the time and
place set for hearing proofs Of survey Of
said lands and any objections thereto.
SAM'L T. CHILLINGWORTH.
Commissioner Of Boundaries Second Judi
cial Circuit
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PPLICATION HAVING BEEN MADE
n for the settlement Of the boundaries of
the land of ''Paomai" on the Island Of
Lanai, ali parties interested in said land or
lands adjoining same are hereby notified
that tn RSDAY, February q, 1889, At u
o'clock noon at the Court House in the
town of Lahaina, Maui, is the time and
place set for hearing proofs of survey Of
said land and any objections thereto.
SAM'L F. CHILLINGWORT
Commissioner of Boundaries Second Judi
cial Circuit. 25-1W 1861
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Police Court.
THURSDAY, Jan.

THURSDAY, Jan. 81.
Pamalo, assault and battery on Hama
Three lads are reprimanded for tru-
ancy and discharged.
Ten Chinese are reprimanded Tor com
mon nuisance, in setting off tirecrackers
ON the streets, and discharged.
Tom GandeI and Kaluahine, drunk,
So each.
further Temanded.
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PUBLICATION HAVING BEEN MADE

4 PPLICATION HAVING BEEN MADE
n to me for the settlement OF the bound
aries of the lands of "Kalamaula," "PaIa-
au" and "Kapaakea" on the Island of
Molokai, all parties interested in said lands
or lands adjoining thereto are hereby notl-
fed that THURSDAY, February %, 1889,
at IL O'Clock a. m. at the Court House in
the town of Lahaina, Maui, Is the time and
place set for hearing proofs of sur
vey and any objection thereto.
SAM'L T. CHILLING WORTH,
Commissioner of Boundaries Second Judi
cial Circuit.
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Personal.

The King will visit the yacht Casco at
one O'Clock to-day.
Mr.. B. F. Dillingham; has a baby
named initially 0. X. l.. G.
The following tourists for the Volcano
ore booked to 20 by the steamer w. u.
Hall this morning: Mr.. Bronson ana
wife Capt. de Courcy, Lieut.. +. A. W arg
r Siebe, T. J. Bergens, Miss X. MI
han. Mrs. d. Belau, T.W Brown and MI
Vast
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Supreme Court-January Term-JudEe
BickertOn Presiding.
THURSDAY, Jan. 81.

THURSDAY, Jan. 81.
The Court opens at 10 a. IN. Noon re-
cess IL :53 till l :15 p. m. at AS ad-
Journs till 9 80 tomorrow morning.
G. R. Bishop and other Trustees of
Kamehameha Schools vs.. Chas. 7. Gu
lick, Tax Collector. Assumpsit for 81, 900.
A. S. Hartwall for plaintiffs; Attorney
General c. w. Ashford for defendant.
Filed for April term, 1889. Agreement
to have the case entered upon the calen-
dar for this january term, and to waive
jury, allowed.
Coburn VS.. Gaylord. From yesterday,
still on at adjournment.
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Boston policemen who searched
house for liquor almost despaired OF find
ing any, when one OF them noticed a
key-hole in the piano leg. The key was
demanded OF the proprietor, ard-to save
the leg-was brought forth. The sham
limb was unlocked and swung apart,
when as tidy sideboard was brought
TO view as a topper could wish to see"
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New appointment.

Mr. Charles Creighton, barrister, has
been appointed a Deputy Marshal for
go KINGDOM. MIR. c. L. Hopkins, the
,llI Denptv, will continue in office as
chief of the police MI IRE I[eiS snrts It II
be prosecuting officer IN f InG the eo creation
seems the law provides ioI 'i'0 U''''iO-
of this new position.
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The Diamond Head marine telegraph
reporter, Charlie Peterson, desires us to
give his thanks to Pilot Babcock for a
generous gift OF ten dollars. Few know
better than the pilots the faithfulness of
this sleepless Waterman, whose duty it
is to signal every incoming vessel, at
any and all hours of the day or night,
and who does bis work with unerring
accuracy.
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advertisements.
NOTICE.

ALL PARTIES OWING TO W. s.
u Luce are hereby requested to make i'm
mediate payment to Mr.. Frank Brown,
Merchant street Gormeriy 4. II. Hewett's),
who is authorized to receipt for all moneys
paid to him. J. T. HACkFELD,
J. HOTING,
II. FOCkE,
AssigneeS of w. 5. Luce.
Honolulu, Jan. 81, 1889.
2S-1m I2j5-1m
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A PPLICATION HAVING BEEN MADE
"A to me for the settlement of the bound
aries of the "Ahupuaa of Kaa" on the Isl
and of Lanai, all parties interested in said
land or lands adjoining same are herebynod
fed that THURSDAY, Feby. %, 1889, at 10
O'Clock 3. m. at the Court House in the
town of Lahaina, is the time and place set
for hearing proofs OF survey and any OBJ
jections thereto.
SAM'L T. CHILLINGWORT
Commissioner of Boundaries Second Judi
cial Circuit.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-02-01

The dredge is hauled alongside the old
Custom House wharf, to have the fric-
ton wheel taken to the Honolulu Iron
Works for needed repairs. When COM
pleted, the work of dredging the harbor
will be resumed
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PORT OF HONOLULU, H. l.
ARRIVALS.
THURsDA.

THURSDAY, Jan. 81.
Stmr A Cummins, Nelson, from Koo-
lau.
Am whaling Schr Jane GRAY. 20 davq
from San Francisco.
Schr Heeia from Moiokai
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A naval court OF inquiry will deal with
the yacht Nyanza trouble to-day. Capt.
and Mrs. Graham have concluded not to
take passage in the yacht. The Nyanza
viii leave on Sunday, but not take in
MOlokai.
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The box plan for Saturday nights per-
Torrance Of Patience " will open at
Messrs. J. f. Brown & Co.'s office at g
O'Clock this morning.
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+ The suit Of Trustees of Kamehameha
Schools against the Honolulu Tax Col
lector, entered on the current term cal
endar yesterday, is to recover taxes from
which plaintiffs claim the institution is
bylaw exempt.
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Stmr w G Hail, Clancy, for Maui and
Hawaii 10 a m.
Stnr G Il Bishop, lie Claire, for a circuit
of this island, at 9 a. m
SChr Heea for Waiaiua
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The Colburn-Cayford tort case occu-
PIED the Supreme Court term session all
day yesterday, having been begun the
previous afternoon.
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After a remarkably quiet night Of
Wednesday, Chinese New Year broke
out vigorously in firecrackers the follow
ing evening. Examinations OF the Chin
csc quarter were Yery fine.
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Mrs.. DR.. Whitney elsewhere an
ncunces a prospective series Of lectures
from Miss Alderman, a talented worker
in the service of the w. G.. T. U.
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The milk shakes horrid rattle de-
sstroyed part Of the enjoyment Of q Pa
tience Tor those sitting near the back Of
the theatre.
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An autograph letter has been received
by. His Majesty from the King OF Italy.
IL Is copied in full in the official column.
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Officers Of the Oahu Railway and Land
Company are elsewhere announced.
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DEPARTURES.

THURSDAY, Jan. 81.
Stmr Kaala, Underwood, fo- Waianae
and Waiaiua at 8 a III.
Stmr Viva Cor Mookai
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Boundary Commissioner 5
NOTICE!

PPLICATION HAVING BEEN MADE
"A for the settlement OF the boundaries OF
the lsnd of "Mahana'' on the Island of
Lanai, all parties interested in said land
or lands adjoining same are hereby notified
that TIL URSDAY, February %, 1888, at
o'clock p. M. at the Court House, in the
town of Lahaina, Maui, is the time and
place set for hearing proofs Of survey of
said land, and any objections thereto.
SAM'L F. CHILLINGWORTH,
Commissioner of Boundaries Second Judi
cial Circuit.
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LOCAL AND GENERAL,

MIR. Dover has an elegant gig boat ad-
vertised at bargain.
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a notice from the assignees of w. S.
Luce to creditors appears in this paper.
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Macadamzing operations are proceed
ing vigorously along King street east.
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A gentleman from the country who
went to see Patience" the first night
thought it must have been professional
actors he saw, as he says he had no idea
there was such fine talent in Honolulu.
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Vessels Expected from Foreign Ports.

Daily Receipts OF Produce.
Bags sugar. Bags rice. Mis-. pkgs
Stmr Cummins 92t ~ 800.
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NV Goops ace Ann1y1sa

GLOyES-100 dozen Real Kid Gloves. buttons,
Scslloped Tops. new style Embroidered Backs Tans,
Browns, Grays, Fawn and Black. Only ESQ., psir
for 81 quality.
tunn season are to hand this morning. Also Black
Silk Waists
RUBBER GOODS.-To-morrow will see the opening
OF the new style Gossamers for autumn
use Raelans in new Fancy Stripes, 1925. Improved
Silver Gray and Black Circulars, 81 As.
JEWFLRY.-Directly imported are the so dozen
Side Combs lately received. In imitation of amber
and tortoise she'll with Roll Gold and Silver Tops. fac
SMILES Of the real. costing from e1.75 to $3.50.
ONLY Ito. EACH.
tunn season are coming in. Received this morning
20 dozen "Gloria' Umbrellas, with Fancy Crook
Knob and other style handles Of Oxidized Silver and
Roll Gold For small handles, S1.50; medium size.
s220. and extra size for mems wear. 81 4S each
HOsIERY.-The improved 25c. Fast Black Hose for
the autumn trade has arrived. Children's Ribbed
and plain in sizes to inches. Ladies' sizes to
10. All at Pic. pair, irrespective of size.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS styles Of borders 100
different designs and colors in window of No. 1117
Pennsyivania avenue. WARRANTED PURE LINEN
Mems and Ladies' Handkerchiefs at 124c. that by the
verdict Of many patrons the ralls yet offered
Washington.
BUsILEs.-The three latest Paris styles have ar
rived Only 10, 25 and 80.
RIBBoNS.-A glance at the advanced Fall Importa-
lions may interest you Ask to see the new
Velvet Ribbons.
SILK BELTs.-Direct Importation now enables the
Offering Of Warranted All-Silk Belts with the nom
carrodng snake fastenings, at 24c. for medium width
and 3sc for extra width. THIS nearly ha the price
usually asked for the imported belts and beoep the price
of the inferior domestic limitations Of and silk.
TOILET ARTICLES.-The lately arrived 90 dozen
English Tooth Brushes will be offered from loo. to
Soc. each Those at roc the usual 25c. quality.
- THE PALAIS ROYAL.
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There Is fine opening for a young man in
public life in the district where young James
r. Garfield, son Of the late President, makes
his home. The district has never had but five
representatives, in Congress, the preference of
the citizens for old and welltried servants being
extraordinary, especially in state as thor
oughly stepped in politics as Ohio The present
representative, Colonel E. B. Taylor. VIII have
had some ten years of hard work in the House
by the end Of the ffty-frst Congress, and. in
the natural order of things, will presently be
looking about for a successor. Young Garfield
has the prestige Of name famous in American
history, and is said to inherit good deal of his
fathers oratorical talent How politics has
come to be regarded as a regular vocation now
a-days, however, is shown by the advice offered
him on all sides not to spoil the making Of a
good lawyer by devoting himself to the service
of the people. This is a feeling which ought
to be discouraged. 1t is the good lawyers and
the bright young men who are wanted in Con-
gress and in all branches Of the government
There is poor patriotism in seeking to deter
their entry into public life, as long as they do
not leopard their self-respect by taking part in
an undignifed scramble for office; for the re-
suit Of such Encouragement is to turn our DO
htical machinery over to the hands of the
ferries who have no use for it except as an aid
to their schemes for plundering the treasury.
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There viii be a chance to put the imported
contract labor law to a fresh test pretty soon.
Professor Walpole of Auckland, n T., is
wanted for the general theological seminary of
the Protestant Episcopal church in New York.
The trustees of the institution may try to fight
the statute on technical grounds and get de-
cision adverse TO its constitutionality, or they
may content themselves with simply paying
their fine and bringing in their man. or they
may apply to Congress for an amendment of
the law which will narrow its operation to the
class OF cases it was enacted especially to meet.
The seminary has rich and influential back
ing. and any measure taken in its behalf look
ing 70 change in the law or to its overthrow
Will probably be well pushed. There never
was case where bad legislation was made
odious by enforcement more promptly than in
this.
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For the use he made Of his shotgun the other
evening Mr.. Charles Howison deserves the
thanks Of the whole community. II every
citizen Of Washington would be equally vigil
liant to watch, and equally firm to protect his
property when marauders are about, it would
save the Criminal Courts great deal Of trouble
and expedite the administration Of justice.
The young man is correct in his belief that he
was warranted in shooting the invader. The
burglar should always be regarded as a MUIR
derer. When he enters house to steal he is
also prepared 70 kill If be is resisted, and he
should DO shot down in his tracks without hest
tat;on
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The capture Of the British sealer Black Dia-
mond brings to focus the conflicting claims
Of England and the United States concerning
the rights Of any people except our own in the
eastern half of Behring sea. The claim as
serted by our government but never brought
TO definite issue, is that, with our purchase
Of Alaska from Russia in 1867, We acquired
equal rights with Russia in the 'closed sea"
between Behring strait on the north and the
Aleutian Islands on the south. England has
steadily contested this position, holding that
Behring sea was not a closed sea in any sense
of the term; but those OF her vessels which
have presumed upon the disputed waters for
poaching purposes have always run away from
the American cruisers, thus casting suspicion
on the sincerity OF her defiance.
The present seizure was made under Presi-
dent Harrison's proclamation of March %,
which cited section 1856 of the Revised Stat
ntes, forbidding the killing of any fur-bear-
Ing animal within the territory or waters Of
Alaska under penalty of forfeiture of vessels
cargo, and tackle, and fines and Imprisonment
for the persons engaged in the violation of the
law, and warning every one against disregarding
this prohibition. 1t is evident that the officers
who made the seizure were convinced that the
them, and that the prohibition would be en-
forced as promised. They were not deferred in
their course by fears of another fasco such as oc-
Cured three years ago, when, as may be re-
membered, some British sealers were captured
and the federal district judge at Sitka applied
the penalties Of forfeiture, fines and imprison-
ment according to the letter Of the law. Sec
Rotary Bayard held the matter under considera-
ton for time and then ordered the offenders
released, the penalties RENTED, and stop
put to further proceedings, thereby ostensibly
discountenancing the American claim.
The theoryupon which his action was defended
is that we are stopped as a nation from the as
sertion Of a claim to exclusive rights anywhere
in Behring sea outside of the marine league
universally recognized, because, before owning
Alaska ourselves, we persistently ignored or
denied such rights TO Russia. The question for
the State department. to decide now will be a
sweeping one, and in its decision it must be
embarrassed by no such precedent. The mere
fact that in 1923, when the geography of the
Northern Pacific ocean was comparatively
unknown, an American minister at st. Peters,
burg was instructed to question Russia's rights
is not an argument of sufficient weight to af-
feet the present controversy. if the later light
thrown upon the whole subject is found to
have changed its aspect Let US have the
uncertainty of the last twenty years has been
both annoying and expensive, with no COM
pensatory benefits to anybody.