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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-09-03
THE DAILY
A TRAMCAR STARTER.

Every tramcar has to start from a
state Of rest, and as trans are being
constantly stopped and set going,
sometimes within the space of few
yards, there is a great strain upon
the mules and horses. Indeed this
Is the cause of the heavy expendi-
ture in animals upon tramcar routes.
The mere hauling is trivial matter;
1t IS the continual overcoming of the
Wis inertia. Recently tramcar
starter has been invented and has
been IN actual use on one of the
lines near London. The apparatus
consists mainly of coiled spring in
connection with clutch arrange
ment and spud on the drivers
platform. A movement of the
drivers foot throws the arrangement
into or out of gear and one revolu-
ton of the wheels is sufficient to
charge the spring for restarting.
On starting the car, tie first forward
movement causes tension on the
traces and releases the spring,
which, acting on the wheels, causes
the car to move gently forward
several feet, in fact following the
horses up. We give this bit of
information to the tram company
here. 1t will probably save them
thousands of dollars, but don't send
us free pass, as we might not hunt
up any more street car improve
ments.
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GATES ON HIGHWAYS AGAIN.

Our editorial upon gates across
highways, has, as we expected, called
forth some comment. We drew at
tentlon to the matter because com
plant has been made to US by quite
number of travellers. Far from
the gates across roads being self
shutting we are informed that some
OF them are supplied with catches
which the traveller is obliged to
lift and then close again. In such
cases as these, it is not the convent
ence of the land holder but the rights
of the public that must be consid-
cred. Surprising there is only one
traveller a day along the road, he
has no right to be put to the slight
est inconvenience. We draw clearly
the distinction between private and
public roads. a man may put five
hundred gates along a private road,
even if he allows persons to pass
along it, and no one has the slightest
ground of complaint. But public
road must have no obstruction. IF
by sutterance, a gate is allowed, then
the land holder should provide the
means for causing no Inconvenience
to the traveller. We stand purely
for the rights Of the public in the
matter, and for the rights of some of
the weakest of them. Such gates
are frequently erected in the more
out-of the-Way districts and the peo-
pie resident there are SO dependent
on the land holder that they dare
not complain.
In many countries such obstruc-
tions would at once be pulled down
by the residents: many a village
community in England has torn
down gates to protect the right of
way. AS far as we can see from a
careful perusal of the law, there is
nothing which compels a man to
shut gate on the high road, and
the right thing to do would be to
leave it open. Then the land holder
would be compelled to keep man to
shut it, if he did not keep one to
open it.
AS we before remarked, the matter
is one that the Minister of Interior
should look into or instruct the
road boards to take cognizance of.
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A Historical Property.

The valuable real estate advertised in
this issue as for sale by the Hon. W. X.
Castle, and situated on the corner OF
Young and Beretania streets, has con-
siderable local history attached to it.
1t will be remembered that the premises
were at one time occupied as the
American Hospital" and were latterly
purchased by Mr.. G. a. Castle, whose
widow has been the owner since and up
to the present time. The property is
valuable as a desirable building allot-
ment, and being now for sale fine OPP
portunity is offered to obtain a very
eligible building site in one of the best
residence portions of Honolulu.
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Builders Of Steam MACHINERY
In all its branches.

In all its branches.
| Steamboat, Steamship. Land Engines & Boilers-
High Pressure or Compound.
STEAM VESSELS of all kinds built comn1eta
with bulls OF wood, iron or composite
| ORDINARY ENGINES compounded wben oa.
visable. "o
STEAM LAUNCHES, Barges and Steam Tups con-
structed with reference to the trade in tybioh
they are to be employed. Speed tonnaos "a
draft of water guaranteed
SUGAR MILLS and Sugar Making Macb;rou
made afree the most approved plans AIso 81,
Boiler Iron Work connected Herewith
WATER PIPE, of Boiler Oh Sheet iron o+ 49,
size, made in suitable lengths for connecti,55
together, or Sheets rolled, punched and nackeS
Tor shipment, ready to be riyeted IN tbo
ground. VI VIC
HYDRAULIC RIVETING, Boiler Work a nd wo.o
Flpes made by this establishment rivetad ~,
hydraulic rivetiRg machinery that onaIitv ~
"ork oelng far superior to hand work
sHaP WORK, Ship and Steam Capstans Steam
Wlnches, Air and Circulating Pnmns ,oa5
after the most approved plans
SOLE Agents and manufacturers for tha p.e.
coast OF the Heine Safety Boiler. Ao'n'
PomPS-Direct Acting Pumps for Irrigation or
city works purposes, built with the ceiahra+5
Davy valve Motion, superior to auv otbe,
4i-0m Room No. 8. upstairs. spreckels' Block
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Only One of Me.

''There are 14,257 policemen in
London and one Jack the Ripper"
says the Washington Capital, which
recalls the story of the ''moke," who
got under fire most unexpectedly
during the war. Gathering up his
pots and pans, he was about fleeing
to the rear, when soldier called out
to him
"Here you niger, don't run away;
We have to stay here"
eyes," cried out the terror stricken
African, "but dar's a good many of
you and only one of me-"
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A special envoy of King Humbert
of Italy has presented Thomas A..
Edison with the insignia of Grand
Officer of the Crown of Italy. Ed
son thus becomes count and his
wife countess.
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EVENTS OF TO-DAY.

L. o. o. F.-Excelsior Lodge, Fort street,
1880 p. m.
Honolulu RIFLES Company D, drill
7:30p.m.
A. L. OF H.-Oceanic Council, 7:30 p. m.
AUCTION SALE-Mortgage sale, II m. by
J. F. Morgan.
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NOTICE.

A LII PERSONS WHO RECEIVED
"A any arms or accoutrements, on the
3Oth day OF July last from the Police Sta
ton, are hereby requested to return the
same to the Marshal's Office
JNO. H. SOPER,
Marshal.
Honolulu, Aug. 2, 1889. %
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HOW THEY STAND.

Games Won and Lost by the Baseball
Clubs.
The following table shows the number
of baseball games played, won and lost
by the clubs of the National League and
American Association:
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SurViivorShip Dividend |
PRACTICAL ILLUSTRATE"

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. July y ~
M.SHArrAN LIFE INSURANCE Co.
New York City,
GENTLEMEN: !, ,ocsivtdp
o7a o Ueg Insurance 81 on the life d ,s ?,
band WILLIAM WET15 u. vSm@b
Insured May 2, 1889 un .Ea RsIuh y
No, So, l47 for 2,oOO On no on M !,
MUM Plan, premium s ist" an sris'
which resulted in bis Gs y YOU Y Y
claim i'm papers were handed T,s y y
eral Agent, Mr.. JO ,a laws In thasdi,
city, July 18th, and II, Il a oa;ou n d y
received not only the apu Of q
Which, Which was vas paid for the ln ssrIr
PROMPT SETTLEMENT AND ;lhIastrsta =
Premium pRpMr1 ii is practical l iaiIy iIsep
the "Old Manhattan tan Divided. !.
promise bro Of 100 per cent sl,s that that The Z
I must acknowleog'e, settlepen!Eg, p y
prompt and satisfactory ia. etosgIias d t.sS
me a most friendly ieellDs and uDbssS
toward your COMPANY i ~ HE mot rP' ''.st
ingly recommend it t. Is u Life Ip''''
siye' liberal and sollad states.
Yours respTyI ,Is ErflD
(signedl MIS- aT1son ni Street. ri
S'4' SAM San Franei''''
To JAMES NJ. MCLEAN f'S'
President.
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nished. d PATh
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NOTICE.

A QUARTERLY MEETING OF THE
IA Board of Trustees of the Queens Hos
pital will be held on SATU RDAY, the 7th
September 1889. at 10 a. IN. at the Rooms
of the Chamber of Commerce.
Business of Importance, Amendment
of the bylaws. Per order.
f. A. SCHAEFER,
Secretary.
Honolulu, August 7, 1889. 33-1m
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New advertisements.


SITUATIoN AS COACHMAN IN A
~ private family by steady, sober and
industrious young man, Just from Ameri-
ca; thoroughly understands the care of
horses, etc. Address E. W. Austin, this
Office. 54-1w
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OAHU COLLEGE
Punahou Preparatory School
HONOLULU, II. [.
These Schools Open for the New Year
September 9, 1889.

The faculty of Oahu College will be the
same as last year. The Friend says: 1--WE
think that there has never been an ADLER
faculty at Oahu College, or one better
adapted to impart high classical and
scientific education"
The Boarding Department can accom-
modate but few more than were in attend
lSance last year, and all who desire to enter
should make an early application.
The Preparatory School continues under
the Principalship of Miss Malone; Miss
Carrie A. Gilman takes Miss Chamber
lain's position, the latter having resigned
to remove to the United States.
The Trustees are happy to announce
that, through the generous interest of
friend, they are erecting fine new build
ing and remodeling the present one, so
that this school will occupy new and COM
modious quarters in September. When
thus equipped we believe the Preparatory
School will offer opportunities second to
none in the Kingdom.
Address all letters of inquiry or
applications to
REV. w. C. MERRITT,
36-lot 1203-4t President.
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Corporation Notice.

4 L A MEETING OF THE PROJECT
n ors of the PACIFIC CABLE COM
PANY, held in Honolulu, on the 9th and
10Th of August, 1889, the Charter of In
corporation of the Company was accepted,
the Company organized, and the following
named Officers and Directors were elected
namely:
A. S. Hartwell. .... President
Cecil Brown: Vice President
". ". Smith. Secretary
T. y. Jones ..................Tr Treasurer
c. K. Bishop Auditor
n. r. Glade. .................D Director
Il. A. Schaefer ........... Director
Who together form the Board of Directors
OF the Company, and all of whom reside
IN honolulu. w. 0. SMITH,
Secretary.
Honolulu, Aug. 90, 1889. 1886 51-3t
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WANTED.

F0R EVENINGS, A SMALL SET OF
L books to keep. Address g b. this of
nee. Him
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IF YOU WANT ALL THE NEWS
4 read the DAILY P. G. ADVERTISER.
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WANTED.

by a LADY OF MIDDLE AGE. A
y situation as seamstress or to assist in
housekeeping or in the care of an invalid.
Address b. at this office. *51-2tf&m
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advertisements.
Lot For Sale.

naa ON NORTHW ESr CORNER OF
sS% Kinau and Victoria streets, running
through to Lunalilo. One of the
most desirable lots on the plains, for build
ing or subdivision. Apply to
13-1m w. FOSTER.
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WANTED.

SITUATION BY AN AMERICAN
y girl of Is years (speaks Germany to
mind small children and make herself
generally useful. Inquire at this Office.
53-6t
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taken by those who have not. At least a
dozen individuals, or small parties, have
this year undertaken a round of the res Orts,
and know OF only one case. that OF Mar
shall P, Wilder, the dwarf jester. who has
m ade expenses.
Wilder is d shreWd chap. L am a whole
show in myself" he said to me, after count
ing up nearly two hundred dollars as his
receipts at Saratoga. cor at least only
carry along a pianist. I am my own BUSH
ness manager, advance agent, and every
thing else except the one musician and the
nece ssary ticket seller and dOOr-tender.
So can't lose much If 1 don't make any
thing. Here is another thing. I have
learned the value of newspaper quotations.
cences, and out Of it the journals of the
country have copied very freely, giving
honest credit. So / find that everywhere I
go my name is familiar to people in cone
nection with some anecdOte or other. That
is actually the reason why am counting
up almost two hundred dollars tonight in
stead Of twenty or thirty.
The great show at COney Island is Free
and it consists Of the ocean, with its beach
and bathers close by and its shipping in
the distance. All the European steamers
pass within sight
A middle aged man and his daughter sat
gazing seward. He was using q powerful
deid-g glass, ostensibiy aiming it at distant
vessels, but really dropping it to range
On the female bath eTs.
What are you looking at, papa2" the
girl naiyelY asked.
Il was trying to make out the name on
that craft, he replied, suddenly lifting his
glass to an aim at vessel in the dim dis
lance.
Il don't think you will find her name on
her. the daughter remarked, and, Judg~
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silently famous. Fred Gebhardt objected
to any rivalry, and there We're open uuarrels
on the hotel yeFanda. Then Freddy babe
an angry adieu to his sWe -theart and sailed
away to Europe. She hastily followed him
and brought him back since which thew
IL may not De cOmpHm eutary to the moro
celebrated beauties, but the positive fact is
that Ashe and billiard, famous Washers,
were paying particular attention to two
pretty girls manifestly from the BOWery.
1t is safe to paraphrase Gilbert and say that
beauty levels rank" and therefore this
brace OF beauE were justified in paying
court to it wherever they found it.
Doubtless the salt air is q relaEer of dig
mating by appearances, We're judges, mer-
cnanT princes, or something else equally
W9IghJy when at home, who on the beach
do not hesitate to frivoloUsly follow every
cOmeIy girl who gives the least invitation.
But you can't MAKE people serious at
summer resorts. Every Sunday some
preachers, 0 ten eloquent ones. go down to
empty hotel par1Ors; and among the guests
who viii not listen, moreover, are many
persons who are piOus at home. A musical
auth GRITTY named KrehbieI, a big and very
beautiful blonde at that, went to Brighton
to lecture on How to Listen to Music. "
He calculated that COney Island, with
its three splendid Orchestras, was
just the place for the delivery of his
advice; but the people wouldn't listen to
in the art of listening, and poor Krehbiei
Jared even worse than the cleTgymen. Pro-
feSsiOnal entertainers will not learn the
truth tn at folks at watering places do not
want them; or else the places of those who
do learn it by experience are promptly
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earlier years. and with two Iife-saving
medals on his breast to prove mis- bra-s9ry.
The girl is very handsome, and for time
her identity was puzze. The rumOr went
about the hotels that she was an heiFess
from somewhere out West. but the truth
an athlete under engagement Tor a tour
with variety show.
Mrs, James @. Blaine, Jr., is staying at
one Of the hotels, and IS in sight daily as an
eQuestFieune and a bather. She is an
nOuncing herself for an early theatrical
debut. too, but she does it with an appear
anee OF mOdesty and with no departure
from graceful bearing.
That other forthcoming debutante, Mrs.
Leslie Carter the Chicago divorced Wom-
an, has also been at COney Island. it is an
even thing between her and Mrs. Blaine as
to prettiness. but Mrs. Blaine doesn't by
any means consider tha6 they are on a level
tutor has them under training AID the
other day he went down TO COney Island to
deal with them. He encountered them on
the same piazza and was requested by
Mrs. Garter TO introduce them to each 9th
er. But his discretion led him to speak to
Mrs. Blaine about it first, and she positive
Is and pointsdIy refused the acquaintance.
It was a batheE with heavy physique.
but light OF department. who asked the
bath-master to carry her out into the surf.
because, as she explained her physician
had ordered her to Eubmerge herself all at
once. He thought that II she Wad6d in the
blood would be driven to her mead and
disorder. So the serYitOr gathered her
up ia his arms with difficulty and
started on his mission Just then
an impOlite and Waggish chap stand
ing on the shore, yelled at the top Of
Bis voice to the bathers out ia the water:
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Along Walk.

This story is told of Professor Butler,
of the Wisconsin State University, who
represented the Badger State at the Ohio
centennial celebration. He is an earnest
advocate Of healthy oub-of-dOor exercise
for persons of sedentary habits, and on
one occasion 8 few years ago took occasion
to impress upon the students under him
the necessity Of securing plenty Of pure
air. In the course of his talk he declared
that q walk around Lake MendOtO would
not be too great a strain on the muscles.
To prove the truth Of his statement and
set an example for his students, the pro
fessOr set out one day to encIrcIe the
lake on foot. The distance was greater
than he had supposed, and when he was
near the insane hospital his legs had be-
come SO swollen that he could not pro
coed further. He therefore seated him
self on the ground and elevated his feet
on the fence, to reduce the swelling.
While he was In this position two men
drove up in q wagon, and after brief
whispered consultation one Of them said
'sThats him: he must be q crazy man. y
And Professor Butler was bundled into
the wagon and taken to the insane hos
T3ital as an escaped patient.
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rayed for the surf, she is very lovely and
very regrettabIe.
Coney Island is so near to New York, and
therefore so temptingly accessible to both
residents and tourists, that it assemblies a
most diverse multitude. Mania attain Beach
than any other resort in America; and from
that high degree OF expenditure. if not of
social worth, the horde of visitors reaches
down to the economy represented in beer
and sandwiches. The bathing throughout
the four miles OF beach IS cOrreSpOn dinghy
various. The writer has been to five OJher
seaside places this season, and everywhere
else has looked in vain for Startlingly vivid
bathers. 1t is true that at Narragansett
Pier, Atlantic City, and especially at Ocean
dress by the girls, but it is Oftener matter
Of negligence than deliberate purpose. For
several summers there was Il succession of
actresses at Long Branch who exhibited
themselves on the sand and in the water in
ways that merited and obtained wide publ
cation, but this year there is an absence of
show figures there. At COney Island,
however, this lack Of human objects to
admire deprec atingly is not felt. Several
wives and daughters OF wealth are exceed
ingly saucy in their surf toilets, to put it
mildly, and every pleasant day brings as
eXcursiOnists from the city, few young
women whose dispOrting in the waves are
as good as q Gil Gus. Besides, there are
several actresses here for the summer, and,
doubtless unders orders from their man
Using purpOses-just as every available
wall in a town is utilized for posters just
before the arrival of show. The most
successful OF these stage beauties, measur .
ing success by the amount Of attention
commanded, hires one of the bath masters
as a constant attendant while she is in the
water. He is a staIWarJ old negro, with a
reputation for professional swimming In
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Look outt There is going to be q tidal
wave" But the dangerWa averted, because
the woman got angry and wouldn't be
dropped into the water after all.
Among the stragglers on the beach are q
surprising proportion Of men who are worth
looking at, if you only knew about them.
Yesterday i saw two chaps Iounging to-
gether, and nobody paid any attention to
them, but when L heard the name of Mrs.
Langtry mentioned between them ] at once
took into account their identity. One was
Bob billiard, the actor, who had row with
EErs. Langtry last year, and was laughed at
for his sentimental exploit of rapturousiy
kissing the beauty's shoe. He declared
that it was Joke, but she took it for seFi-
Gus WOoing. and told of it after they had
quarreled. The other man was Porter
Ashe, the California spOrtive millionaire
who has just been extensively printed as
the former law partner OF Judge Terry.
Ashe has had experience with Mrs. Lang
try, too. It happened last summer at Long
Branch. He devoted himself assiduousIy
to the Lily, and she seemed to ike It. Es
was q conspicuous figure in the rapid set
of which Mrs. Langtry. the Baroness Blanc
and several other social plungers were tran
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aaetrg altA zsgtseellaate.
LIFE IN DEATH.
BY DORA READ eooDALE.


By borders deep in mint and clover
walked the graveyard's lonely square,
Whose grassy mounds, all blossomed over,
Lie basking in the sunny air;
Through all the hazy August weather
Their silent t-nants sleep beneath,
Where youth and age in dust together
Are equal heirs of Death.
Vain record now of love and pleasure,
OF mirth and beauty, born to die;
The sunken stones, in mourning measure
Bespeak sorrow long run dry,
Like dusty letters, quaint Of fashion,
Some old forgotten chest displays,
Whose following leaves yield up their passion
In many courtly phrase.
The maid with every grace upon her
Has slipped the arms that held her fast,
To share alike with shame and honor
The sweet oblivion Of the past.
Not one of all the loved and loving
Who watched about her shining head
Returns at nightfall, darkly moving
To dream above the dead
Yet warmth and faith and youths emotion
Our dusty paths with fragrance fill;
That girlish lot Of bright devotion
In silent teaching quickens still.
Beyond the ranks of mint and clover,
The lonely graveyard's shady square,
Her influence moves gray-haired lover
Unguessed, immortal there
NORTHAMPTON, Mass.