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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-07-18
OFFICIAL MISDEMEAN0R.

Referring to an editorial article
which appeared in the Bulletin OF
the 10Th inst, regarding the injustice
done to printers of this city, in the
sending to San Francisco by Ha-
waiian Government departments
certain kinds of printing that could
be equally we'll done in Honolulu
we cannot do otherwise than endorse
the remarks of our contemporary.
The small increase over San Fran
cisco prices which is charged IN
Honolulu, is necessary owing to
greater expense, and generally higher
prices prevailing for skilled labor,
stock and everything required on the
Islands; and we feel certain that the
storekeepers of Honolulu will bear
us out in saying that the Collector
General of Customs has set very
bad precedent in giving orders Tor
printing in San Francisco which
could have been executed here.
There are few rules that will not
work both ways, and it is equally
possible to obtain cheaper and
quite as efficient Collector General
in San Francisco than could be OBJ
tanned on the Islands; although it is
not the practice to send to the Coast
for our Government officials, MOI
would it be wise so to do.
Sending to the Coast for supplies,
instead Of purchasing from our own
merchants and tradesmen, is suicida
to the national interests; and in nt
case could such procedure be more
inconsistent than when the example
is set by government department
which is supported wholly by tn
trade of the Islands. The only in
.. stances that could be excusable il
giving orders to San Francisc
. firms, are when the supplies canno
be obtained in the Hawaiian Islands
Opposition in all lines of business i
Honolulu, has now reached a poin
when profits are down to the loves
notch; and the prices of everythin
o in this city are now very little abov
y those of San Francisco, with freigE
O and transmission expenses added
We have not heard of other Cover
5 ment departments being guilty {
. this indiscretion, so far.
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TO DIE BY HANGING.
A Decision Affecting Four Condemned
Murderers in New York.

Decision Affecting Four Condemned
Murderers in New York.
SARATOGA, June 28.-The Court of
Appeals to-day gave decision seem
ingly Strengthening out some legal
claims concerning capital punish
ment in this State. The case was
that of Gibbon, who murdered
Madeline Goetz in New York.
Counsel claimed that Gibbon com
mitted the murder before the first
day of last January, but he was con-
victed after that date, and cannot be
hanged, because the law for hanging
was abolished by the new law provid-
ing death by electricity, and he can
not be killed by electricity, because
the law was not in force when the
crime was committed. The court
refused to accept this reasoning and
affirmed his sentence. He will be
hanged. The sentences of three
others were also affirmed.
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English In Diplomacy.

Mr.. Phelps, the newly appointed
Minister to Germany, is reported to
have said:
"We began the conference in
French. Every member present un-
derstood at least two languages
French and German. We Americans
proposed, as every one understood
English, that we should carry on the
conference in that tongue. Six out
of nine voted afirmatively, and it
was done.
"Even the draft of the treaty was
made out in English. We found
that the terms were made more clear
and explicit than if written in
French. Therefore, this is the first
time that an international conference
has been carried on in the English
tongue. We have established a
precedent, and I would not be sur
prised if every future conference of
the kind should be carried on in
English. 1t is the language of the
world"
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be up the hill and back by the same
route, but road will be opened en-
tirely around the hill, entering Pen
sacola street, near the Makiki burial
ground and also near the entrance
to the Lunalilo Home. This extern |
sion will be very fine road, about
four thousand feet long and with an
almost level grade. It has one we'll
made culvert, built of brick, with
sixfoot arch, ffty-fve feet in length.
Here then we have the work which
is being done by the Government, in
connection with this Punchbowl Hill
enterprise. When completed, it will
furnish a smooth carriage road,
twenty feet wide, fanked on the
outer edge wherever necessary, with
a rough parapet wall, commencing
at Punchbowl street and leading up,
into and around the crater, then
down, and around the east side of
the hill to Pensacola street, in length
over seventeen thousand (17,26O)
feet, or more than three miles, with
grade throughout the entire extent
so easy that horses can canter the
entire length up or down. Think of
this, ye who have toiled up the steep
and rugged path on the makai side
to get glimpse of the lovely views
which can only be obtained from it's
summit. Perhaps the best idea of
the grade of this new road can be
had from the fact that the steam
roller will do it's work of packing the
road bed from the bottom to the top
of the hill.
The following are the lengths of
the new roads:
From Punchbowl street to the
ridge back of Punchbowl Hill A 200 feet
From the ridge to the gap. 80. 1920 :"
From the gap around the rim of
the crater TO carriage stand. :, 3,40O "
The loop around the flagstaff hill. go g
Road returning to the gap, from
junction with the other road in
the crater. ........... ..Z,2OO -
From the ridge to Pensacola
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w. l.. GREEN,
Minister of Finance.
EVENTS OF TO-DAY.

HONOLULU RIFLES Company A, drill,
7:30 p. m.
Y. M. G. A.-Class in English Literature,
1880 p. m.
KAMEHAMEHA GUARD-Leleiohoku Guards,
drill, 1870 pm.
MAsoNIc-Honolulu Commandery, K. T.,
Lodge lie Progress hall, 7:30 p. m.
1oLAN1 COLLEGE = Closing exercises, at
2:30 p. m.
ROYAL HAWAIIAN BAND-Concert, Insane
Asylum, 3 p. m.
MEETING-Trustees of Sailors Home at
Chamber of Commerce, 10 a. m. Oahu
Railway Co., at their rooms, 10 a. m
w. c. T. Injecting, at the Y. NJ. G. A
hall, at 2:30 p. m.
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Bessie They say she is as pretty
as picture.
Jennie-Perhaps so. But she's
not as pretty as her last picture.
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Note Lost.

n Tong, for one thousand dollars $4,000,
payable to Young Chon. Payment of this
note has been stopped, as the consider
alton for which it was given is void, and
the note is of no value. 15-6t*
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advertisements.
Kamehameha Rife AssO'n.

ALL THE MEMBERS OF THE
"A above Association are hereby notified
to attend the Target Practice" to be
held at Maemae THIS AFTERNOON at 3
O'Clock. r. w. WILCOX,
President.
July 49, 1889. 15-1t
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-17
IN THE NATIONAL Zoo"
A Thrilling Fight Between a Grizzly an,
Two Black Bears.

Two Black Bears.
WAsnlSGroS, April l6.-visitors TO the
live animal collection at the Smithsonian
Institution this spring are treated 10 com
bats between a grizzly bear and two
smaller black bears that sometimes are so
thrilling as to thoroughly terriiy the spec
tators. For some time past the grizzly has
been developing viciousnoss OF DISPOSE
ton that makes him anything but pleas
ant companion, and this tendency is ag-
gravated by one Of the black bears, whose
judgment is not equal to his bravery.
The little fellow is easily melted to attack
his bigger cagemate by the crowds that
almost constantly surround them, and the
consequence is a perennial fight is in
progress. One OF the black beans joins in,
apparently out OF brotherly regard, after
his colleague has precipitated the combat
Yesterday the grizzly manifested power
and temper that alarmed Capt. Weedin, and
in consequence orders were given for the
construction Of separate cage for him,
which will be placed out Of doors. There
was the usual crowd around the pit, and
the sounds OF an ordinary struggle were
heard. These attracted no attention, but
in a few minutes there was an ominous
growl, scuilling on the floor, and then a
wild scream. The more timid OF the spec
tatoB fed, and those who remained drew
back respectful distance. The grizzly
had seized his exasperating foe, and by
mighty effort had thrown the black bear
bodily through a ventilating space In the
side Of the pit into the adjoining apart
menL lie was easily secured by the
keeper before doing any damage and re.
placed In the pin, but II was deemed best
to prepare other and separate accommoda-
tons for the grizzly.
An interesting not TO say valuable dis
coyery, has been made by Capt. Woedin,
in charge OF the animals. The building is
infested by rats. and how 10 get rid OF
them has long been a perplexlng question.
Traps were used, but nothing would tempt
the rodents 10 enter. In n storeroom
drawer was placed a quantity Of sunilower
seeds, used ms food for some OF the birds.
Into this drawer the rats gnawed their
way. fact which led the Captain to ex-
pertinent with them for bait in the trap.
The result was that the rats cant be kept
out. A trap which appears crowded with
six or eight rats Is found some mornings
10 hold 10. They are turned into the cages
containing wcases aud minks. The latter
will kill n rat absolutely almost before one
can SEQ II, 10 rapid are is movements.
The weasels are a trilc slower, but none
OF the rats escape them.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-17
HE HAD TWO WIVES,
And Succeeded in Winning the Affec-
tions OF Young Girl.


tions OF Young Girl.
BISGHAMroN, N. Y, April l6.-A story
OF somewhat sensational character has Just
been brought to light in this city. Laura
GRAMS, a seventeen year old girl, came to
this city short time ago and secured en-
ployment in a factory. She was bright
and attractive and soon had several suit
ors. Among the most ardent was John b.
Smith, who was several years her senior.
He succeeded in winning her affections,
and induced her TO accompany him to
Tunkhannock, Pa, where marriage cere-
mony was performed. The couple then
went to Nineveh, where they remained
for several days with the girls parents.
Mr.. Granis became suspicious Of his SON.
in-law and instituted an investigation,
which resulted in the discovery OF the fact
that Smith had been twice before married
and that both his former wives were living.
Upon searching the records at Tunkhan-
mock, Granis became convinced that the
alleged wedding was nothing more than q
mock marriage, and that his daughter had
been grossly deceived.
Returning to his home he ordered
Smith TO leave the house ard never at
tempt TO see Laura again. That night
Smith waited for his opportunity and
when he found Laura alone he pointed a
revolver at her head and compelled her
10 leave her home with him. The couple
walked the entire distance Of twenty-iour
miles from Nineveh to this city. Several
times during the journey Smith displayed
a bottle, believed to contain poison, and
swore he would force her 10 swallow il II
she attempted to escape. When this city
was reached the girl was completely ex-
hausted. She was at once taken 10 n
house in the outskirts where she was kept
concealed for three days. There she was
found by detective who had been en-
ployed by her father. When the officer
was about TO remove her, Smith presented
a revolver and declared he would shoot II
any attempt was made to separate him
and his wife. The detective dared Smith
TO shoot, and departed with the girl, who
was restored TO her father. She is com
pletely prostrated by her terrible expe-
rience. Smith cannot be found.
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Judge Butler delivered an oral opinion
upon the question whether non.suit
should be granted. lie dwelt at length
upon the agreement printed on the back
OF the telegraph blanks, which stipulates
that upon the payment OF an extra charge
OF half OF the price Of sending message il
can be repeated and the danger Of mistake
avoided. This was not done in this in.
stance. The decisions rendered Ia nu-
merous similar cases were also referred TO
by the Judge and non-suit was granted.
Judge Mckennon, who sat beside his col
league concurrod in the decision. Coun.
sci for Mr.. Primrose, with the consent OF
the lawyers on the other side, asked that
the non-sui; should not he entered, as no
thought that the record Of his clients suit
would be in better shape to 20 to higher
court II verdict was taken. Judge But.
Ter then instructed the jury to return n
verdict for the Western Union, and this
was done.
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Cant. Woosl.on,. .fnrrh,

KANSAS Cry, Mo-. April i6.-A special
TO the Journal from Caldwell, Kas., says;
Capt. woodson today stated that ho would
take up tho march 10 the north boundary
Of Oklahoma on Friday, the 10Th. lie will
lead with his troops, aud following will
como the boomers In their wagons Capt.
Woodson expects that the journey will
occupy about three days, aud ho win hold
the boomers upon the border until noon
the 22d. Capt Hall, Of Q Troop, Fifth
Cavalry, will assist In guarding the Cim-
maron. The town " foil OF boomers, and
the whiie-oovered wagons are 10 be seen
everywhere. Their destination Is Lisbon,
the Western land Office Tho land Office
buildings are not yet commenced, but
lumber Is being hauled by wagons from
here for the construction Of them aud the
stage stations along the proposed limo Of
the Rock Island.
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MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE.
Finding OF tho Grand Jury Against w
o. Hedrick-A Big Legal Fight.


o. Hedrick-A Big Legal Fight.
Finding il impossible TO agree upon a
verdict, the jury Of inquest over Thomas
Cochran, the victim OF Policeman He'd.
ricks accurate aim with a pistol, gave il
up.
This will cut no material figure in the
case, however, so far as Mr.. lIcdrick il
concerned. as he will be given prelimln-
airy hearing before Judge DuBose, Of the
Criminal Court, at s o'clock this morning
On the testimony Of half dozen States
witnesses, the Grand Jury yesterday ro-
turned true bill OF indictment against
the prisoner, fixing the grade Of his Of.
fense at murder in the first degree. Judge
$. T.. Walker and Gen. Luke T. Wright
have boen retained as counsel by Mr.. He'd.
rick. Judge DuBose yesterday inquired
OF the gentlemen as to what would DO the
line OF thair fight for their client, submit
ting the following probable ones
/. Seli-deionsc.
2. Acting in the capacity Of m officer Of
the law.
3. II on neither Of these, was Il In the
exercise OF duty doyolying upon any aud
every citizen 10 prevent the commission Of
a felony In his premises?
The gentlemen had not thoroughly
mapped out the line they would pursue In
the conduct Of the ease, but said II would
probably bo partially on all OF them.
There Is going 10 DO great deal monc
than the usual interest and effort In tho
cnso, aud points OF law not raised once In
n decade will very likely be brought into
service. Then, too, for the hrst time in
the history OF this Taxing District the
question Of policoman's right 10 carry
arms and oiliciate - an olIicor 80 Tar be-
yond tho city limits and his generally
understood jurisdiction, will come up aud
be- passed upon by Ills Honor Of the Grim
inal Court. At present, Il looks as II this
is 10 be the point strongly urged by the
prosecution, though. rs has been deter
mined by the published testimony Of Wit
nesscs, the evidence Is conflicting 10 a sur.
prising degree.
II Is not in thclcasi probable that con.
viction M charged In the indictment will
DO found by the trial jury, and the State
does not expect II, as an ArfEAL reporter
was reliably informed yesterday. The de-
fendants friends are confident that am
unqualified and speedy acquittal can but
result yet la this they may be entirely too
sanguinc. Tho dead mans friends are
active, will undoubtedly retain one or
more lawyers 10 assist the State, aud do
everything possible 10 ayongc his death at
the hands OF the law. II will no doubt be
one Of the most thoroughly tried cases
that has over been called In the Shelby
County Criminal Court
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women tainted and the remaining passen-
gers, men and women. fed terror-stricken
from the car. The pole, il was discovered,
was rotten at the bose, but the workmen
were careless in starting the work.
Another scene followed, but il was OF a
ludicrous character. A foreman OF the
Brush Company demanded the arrest of
Commissioner Gibbens for destroying the
company's property. Failing in accom-
plishing his wish, he attempted TO take
possession OF the cut wires, but Superin-
tendent OF Membranes Richardson had
his wagons and men on hand, and as each
wire was cut ii was rolled and placed in a
guarded wagon. There was no interior
ence from the Western Union or the other
companies affected.
The work was continued until nightfall,
and will be resumed early tomorrow morn
ing. The only poles left standing by the
workmon were those which held the fire
department wires. These will all be re-
moved by that department this week. The
commissioners expect that by Saturday
night the streets designated will be entirely
free from overhead wires.
The electric light, telegraph and tele-
phone people are helpless, and say that
they can only grin and bear it.
Supt Humstone, Of the Western Union
Telegraph Company, said today, "What
can we do? 1t will, OF course, interfere
with our business II the Mayor goes about
Il the way understand he intends to.
Fortunately for u.s. in the district over
which he is going today, our wires are al
ready in the subways, although the poles
are ours. What action we may take is for
the future to divulge."
Mr.. Gibson, OF the Edison Electric Light
Company, said that his company would
not he affected. Their wires are already
underground in conduits Of their own.
The Brush Company said their lights
would have TO go out.
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damaged to the Topeka & Santa Fe
bridge across the Canadian River at Pur-
cell has been repaired and there will be
no delay to trains from the south. Parties
with temporary buildings for land offices
at Guthrie and Lisbon left Arkansas City
today, and will erect them as speedily as
possible. A stage line has been put on
between Guthrie and Lisbon. Several
deputy United States marshals have
started for Oklahoma, aud other officers
will follow at once. Three wagon loads OF
collins left Wichita yesterday for the ter
ritory, aud, as an evidence that trouble is
expected down there, quite number Of
wills have been made aud deposited with
bankers. There has also heen a good deal
OF money left with bankers to be sent to
designated parties in case the depositos
are not heard from in reasonable time.
Boomers are leaving Gainesville and other
points on the Texas border daily for the
Territory, both by wagon and railroad,
and will be ready TO cross the Oklahoma
line on the opening day,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-17
TIE REruRNa ALL mn.

Tho Arkansas judicial Election a Great
Democratic Victory.
Special Dispatch TO Tho Appeal
LITTLE Rock, Ark, April l6.-All the
returns from the recent State election ior
Supreme Court Judges arc In. Dcsha's 70.
turns have arrived today which completes
the list and gives an aggregate Democratic
majority Of l,0s3. The vote Is ~ follows.
Hughes, 81, 700
Hemingway, b2,f32.
sandclS, 62,D25.
Gregg 800.
Mitchell, l,G06.
Hill, i0,gU.
Hughes, Hemingway ani sandcs nrc
the yicton There was only n little over a
half vote polled compared with the last
State election. Tho new Judges will be
commissioned Saturday.
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THE HAYrIAN CIVIL WAR.
Mr.. Preston's Sou Brings News From the
Seat Of War.


Seat Of War.
NEw YoRK, April 1G.-Charlcs Preston,
son Of Haytian Minister Preston, who
represents Legilime's government in New
York, has Just returned from tho seat OF
war in Hayti. Mr.. Preston brought copies
Of L, MoniicV, printed in ortau.Priuce
April 4, containing the latest news OF the
war. Gen. ST. Fleur Paul, Of Legiiime's
army, has captured BArtibonite and is
threatening Gonaiyos and 81. Marc. Seven
hundred refugees have come 10 his army
for protection. The capture Of Hippolyte's
stronghold, Dessalincs, is thus officially
described: At o o'clock in the morning
Gen. Dardignac attacked the formidable
ramparts near Passe-a. Roche, two miles
from Dessalines, and after n terrible fight,
which lasted four hours, dislodged the
enemy from their strong position before
Lcgium0's forces, left twenty wounded and
five dead.
Among the last was Gen. Bayard, the
veteran commander Of the place Of Gran
Salines.
At l2 o'clock the division Of Gen. Oar
dignac Vas at the doors Of Dessalines
awaiting the division Of Gen. Nirrat In
order TO continue his operations. That
division. after a terrible conflict, arrived at
O'Clock and at o'clock the enemy had
left their sirongholds aud the two divisions
entered tho impregnablo fortress Of Dcs.
salines. These two memorable days have
cost the rebels forty-iour dead, eighteen
wounded and l0S prisoners.
This battle Is regarded rs a decisive one
in favor OF Legtime.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-17

November, 1885, robbed the Second Ma
tional Bank OF St. Paul OF $4,000 while
employed there as paying teller. The St
Paul bank was notified and arrangements
were made to identify the man. Cowen
asserts emphatically that he is not Smith,
that he never was in st. Paul. and that he
is entirely willing to go to ST. Paul. At
the same time he says he knows Smith
and has been trying to catch him to get
the rewards. He does not look like
photograph of Smith, and representative
oi the Guarantee Company of North
America, which was on Smiths bond, who
arrived here today, does not think he is
the right man. Still there are circum.
stances in the case which will probably
result in sending him to st. Paul, At ali
events he will be held for Identification,
and II he proves not TO be Smith he may
be prosecuted for crooked work done here.