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, 1892-01-30
acknowledgements
Il. STAkEMANN
ETecUt07 f|eStameRt3

RET bekjendtgjores heryed, at SEES
Jsionerne paa afgangne Detailhand-
lerske at Christiansted, 'Froken
MARIA ELIZABETH TORSTERS
Dodsbo, der behandles af Underteg-
nede Executors testament afholdes
den forste TIRSDAG hyef Manned
Kl. l Eftermiddag paa Procurator
A. E. STAKEMANNS Contoir i Chri-
stiansted.
Christiansted, St. Oroiz, den eide Januar
1892.
A. B. ROMIG,
EDecator testament.
"A. e. STAKEMANN.
, 1892-01-30

TIE over eftern@vnte Eiendomme
u nemlig:
No. rs Kongens Tgergade,
No. 81 Da. Kongens Tvel gade,
No. 8 A. Prindsensgade,
No 4 Alb. S~trandgade,
No. 80 B. Il "a b. Strandgade,
No. II Dronningensgade,
No. 4 KongenS Tvergade,
No. l6 ALB. Kirkegade,
No. 2 & 3 ~N6rregade,
No. 10 ALB. Prindsensgade,
No. As. Fiskergade
No. 4. A. a. Prindsensgade,
No. 13. Norregado.
No. II. A. Hospitalsgade,
No. 36.A.B.& 81. DronningensTvergad
No. 2. B.. Watergut,
berammede Auctioner, tilbagekaldes
heryed.
Chrstiansteds Auotionskontoir St. Croix den
29de Januar 1892.
MAXEN.
, 1892-01-30
CHRIsTIANsTRD.

Jan. 81 th-Per schnr. "Vigiiunt" from St.
Thomas-Lydia Thomas, Nancy de Windt,.
John Mahony, Peter ~JorgenSelf, Mary Moses,
Games and George Murta. I
Jan. 28th-Per schnr. "Vigilant" for st.
Thomas-Genaro Gautier.
, 1892-01-30
Translation
Publication,

IT is hereby made known that the
Colonial Council in its meeting Of
the 18th instant has reelected
Messrs. ]. WILSON and G. FRIIS
as Members of the Road Commission
respectively for Princes Quarter and
Northside A. Quarter, and that Co
vernment has appointed Messrs. A.
QUEALE and 0. STAKEMANN as
Members Of said Commission respec-
lively for Northside b. Quarter and
Eastend Quarter.
Governments Secretary Office. St. Croix
the 9th January 1892,
LIMPRTCHp
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1892-07-08

ing a price ranging from SC. to Sc.
per pound for the dressed carcass,
making no allowance for hide, en-
trails, etc, and charging 4 per
cent. commission for selling, mat
ter Of $33 to 81 per head-quite an
item Of profit when an average of
twenty-five head per day are
slaughtered Meanwhile the Trust
has SO augmented its membership,
by buying up rival concerns. that
the amount Of cattle offered bv
shareholders is sufficient to supply
the present market demand, the
result being that outside cattlemen
are debarred, and although there
is to-day 2 gut Of unusually fine
cattle on this island, the eommun-
ity is served with the toughest of
meat at fancy prices, yielding
profit OF 100 per cent. over what
the market rates would be with
fair competition.
In view of these facts it is plain
TO see that q second combine would
not permanently remedy the evil,
The present policy of the Trust is
to farm out everything that is to be
done, thus running the business at
minimum expense (this is the
prime cause of neglect of stock
while IN the pens, and of the SLOW
emily methods of slaughtering). In
disposing Of the hides, offal, lights,
tripe, etc, everything is contracted
to the highest bidder, thus realiz-
ing to the, combine a maximum
profit not possible under ordinary
conditions, but the greed charac-
terizing all trusts was, an element
in the makeup of this one, so in
order to satisfy the cent per cent
hunger they raised the price of
beef to consumers.
We have need for immediate
Legislation against combinations
of every kind, more especially those
that attempt to speculate in the
necessaries OF life. We must have
public slarghter-house as advo-
Gated heretofore, one of ample size
to meet our requirements for the
next ten years could be built for
$4,000; a man qualified for the
business could be appointed or
licensed Us slaughterer, the slaught-
ering TO be done al rates to be
fixed by law. Let the Government
that exacts a tax for ali bullocks,
make it possible for all owners to
market the same under like condi-
tioLs, this would bring to the con-
sumner better meat as a fair price
through honest competition.
For equal rights,
J. EMMELUTH.
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HAWAIIAN GAZETTE CO.,
H, M. WHITNEY, Manager.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1892-07-08
The Yachts gain.

Mr.. EDITOR In the Bulletin of
the 5th inst. there is a few lines re-
garding the Walker boys and a
gentleman of the Healani Boat
Club. 1t was no wonder at them
not allowing him to enter the Bella
W., when a gentleman from the
Queens party had to call him to
order for using ungentlemanly
language. The Walker boys will
always be happy to be in boat
with gentleman wearing an
American flag around his hat, pro-
yiding he conducts himself in a
gentlemanly manner.
A HEALAN1 MEMBER.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1892-07-08
The Beef Trnsf.

Mr.. EDITOR Since writing my
previous article on the above
named topic have learned Of the
proposed formation ofanother trust,
in opposition to the meat company
now doing business.
The new concern is to take in
the ranchers that were left out of
the old one, and there is said to be
sufficient blood in the new deal
to bring about a drop in the price
Of beef to consumers. Be this as it
may, the history Of such operations
is old as the hills-competition
will result in consolidation, and
the community will have to stand
the same imposition that ID forced
on US to-day.
The cause of forming d second
company is twofold. The Trust
in dealing with outside cattlemen
| understand, would insist on max.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1892-07-08
This Settles 1t.
HAWAIIAN Gov. SURVEY,

HAWAIIAN Gov. SURVEY,
Honolulu, July Z, 1925
Mr.. EDITOR The actual length
of the course of the regatta on the
Fourth of July of this year is
twenty miles. This is by sea miles,
and direct distances.
G.. J. Lyons.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1892-07-08
e>eneral EMBELLISHMENTS

e>eusraI EMBELLISHMENTS
HONOLULU IRON WORKS co
1toaln Engines,
SesieEs, Sugar saiiis, Coolers, ar2a
ana Leaa sastiags,
And machinery ofeyery description mad,
10 order, Particular attention paid il
ships blacksmlthing. job work execute,
on the shortest motto,
CHARLES h. PETERSON,
Typewriter and Notary Public,
oihce with L, A. rhurston.
T. ARcHER w CRRwEs,
CREWES "a ARCHER.
CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS.
EH~ Estimates given ON every des
cription OF buildings, Store and Ofliet
Fittings. Jobbing attended to.
WILLIAM @, PARKE.
ATTORNEY AT LAW
-ANp--
Agent 10 take Acknowledgements
OeFIeE-~No, Is kaahuman1 Street, Homo
lulu, ii. /.
LEVERS & COOKE.
tseeeassoss to LEVERS \ Dieksonl
IsapeEters A1a Deaiers iD LmUnbea
And all kinda OF building Materials
Ne So FORT STREET. neroiuiu
L. a, rauRsGoN. ". r, FGsAR.
THURST0N s. PREAR.
Attorneys at Law,
HONOLULU, 1t. 4.
E Office over Bishops Bank.
AR11- :. 1221:
BEAVER SALOON,
a. j. SoLTE. PROPRIETOR
Eirst-cIass Lunches Served with Tea. Ooftee
soda Water, Ginger Ale or Allk,
open From . a. .s. rsu 10 p. a..
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Ger 'lN'e'
Bel s s Tslspgyone to No 70 l. Residence
Schoo l- street.
TouN n mAwEPuousE
Importer and Dealer In
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y e'AAA Wy Va
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-onAners Hronnprserr nopnrArr :
mo. o. oppoSi'e ADVERTISER
" In HnNn
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CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the
tatsments made, or opinions expressed By our
correspondents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-23
r.r.nnnl Notes from sunolk.

rl-orre-ponle c,n' the Richmond Dispat,hl
SUFFOLK. June 22.-Nlrs. i. J.. Folk
and daughter Miss Helen. Mrs. j. C..
Bell and son, Mrs Il. Dumyille, and
Miss Susie Gardner, of Suffolk. are stop
ping 1t Virginia Beach.
Major e. l.. Brewer. Jr., AMI wife left
TODAY for Murireesboro, y. C., To visit
relatives for several days.
Mrs. Edward HarneN and daughter,
Miss Lena. of Baltimore. are guests Of
Hon. John b. Pinner's family, on Brook
lvu Heights.
Rev. James Murray, ID. d., AMI wife
are visiting at Mr.. A. ;. Darden's. Mrs.
Murray and Mrs. Darden are sisters.
Mr.. W. Catzen, one OF our prominent
Hebrew merchants, was married IN Bal
timore last Tuesday to Miss Lily
Raphel. of that city. The newly-mar-
rcd couple viii reside on the corner OF
Bank and Primer streets, Suffolk.
Mrs. W. ". Ballard and daughter,
Miss Jennie. are visiting relatives IN
Washington city.
The rccently-elected officers Of Suffolk
Lodge. No. 80, \. i. and A. NJ, will
be installed on Friday night after
which the members OF the lodge and a
number of invited guests Will partake
Of q banquet. 49,,
Miss Camille Pennington, OF VII
minoton, y. C., Is visiting Miss Daisy
Nuruey, on Kiloy street
Mrs. Sydney Britt and Miss Anna
Britt are visiting relatives IN Richmond
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-23

In buying wallpaper it's best to con-
slider the purpose for which You wish to
use it. II your room is to contain many
pictures plain paper OF neutral tint will
set them oil to great advantage. White
paper, with delicate rings and patterns
Of gold or silver, makes an admirable
background for water cOlOrs or cOlored
photographs. Figured or highly-de,o-
rated papers should be used only when
one has few ornaments for the wall, III
which case they form an ornament OF
themselves, saysa writer in D'morcs'S
.VOHthiV.
In choosing paper for room it is al
WAYS well 10 consider what color predoml-
mates in the carpet and furniture buy
your paper to match or harnonize with
the prevailing tint AMI you will oe sur
prised at the beauty OF the effect. Ex-
pensive papers are ugly if they are gaudy
or not OF the tone of the other furnish
ings OF the room.
For a simply-furnished room on mex
pensiye but harmonious covering will be
most suitable. Avoid all gaudy patterns
for sleeping-rooms and let the tints be
as soft and warm as possible dark paper
in bedroom is likely to make the occu-
pant gloomy and ill-tempered.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-23
\ slicnt Errnr.

He came into the c0untlng-rOom, says
the Detroit Free Press. and left an adj
vertisement. which read
Ten lady typewriters wanted state
wages. Apply 10y letter to A. 3. x Go. '
Then lie went ont and four days later
he came back.
Whats the matter with the paper 2"
he asked the clerk.
Nothing that / know of.
odd you put that al of mine in 2"
"Of course. Didn't you see it ?"
mo; / haven't had time to look 1t
up. but ! haven't hld single reply.
Are you sure you put it in 2"
The clerk got down the file andturned
10 the wants
There it is. he said, whirling the
paper around SO the advertiser could see
it.
He read it over carefully and his face
lighted up.
"No wonder didn't get any answers,
he said, curty.
What's the matter with it? asked
the clerk. hauling it around before him..
"Rcad it, commanded tue adyer-
tser, and the clerk read.
Zen lady typewIiters wanted state
ages. Apply by letter to A. B. y Co.
The clerk apoiogized. made the cor
rection. and the next day the advertiser
received ninety-nine replies and they are
still coming.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-23
Incongruity of Things.

An Englishman who, after grumbling
about his native country for more than
half lifetime, at last made up his mind
to emigrate to New Zealand. was asked,
says the loWh'S Companion, why he
chose that PARKWAY part Of the world Tor
a place OF residence.
'"Why," said he, cit is because nature
has made much better arrangement of
the seasons there than il has here.
"What do you mean
"What do 1 mean? Why, it's great
mistake of nature. as any one must see,
TO have the cold weather come III the
winter and hot weather in the summer
How delicious it must be to have it hot in
December now, which is the cold
freezing season. aid what blessing to
get bracing cold in July, when every
BODY needed it Now. that is the way
they have it in New Zealand. and that s
what call sensible arrangement OF the
seasons
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-23

Correspondence o. the Richmond Dispatchl
ALExANDRlA. June 22.-The closing
exercises Of the hlty-third session OF the
Episcopal High School took place at the
school this afternoon. After tae disiri-
bntion Of the honors and certificates,
"Boonder the Conservative was read
bv Richard 5. Whaley, OF Charleston
;. c.. and 1.-THE Trial Of Warren Hast
! lewis Orrick. OF Maryland, detained
tbe "Oponing Address OF Governor
ntzhugh, Lee at the Inauguration OF the
Confederate Monument il this city on
May q 1889.
Edward II. Old, OF Norfolk, won the
Liggett Junior prize medal for excel
lence in general scholarship, and the
wilson medal for excellence in English
composition was 10y Edward A. Craig
hill, Jr., OF Lynchburg
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-23
Mr.. JOHN RoseRTsON's DEATH.
North Carolina Loses Ono Of Her Bright.
est and next Sons.

est anu hest sons.
RoxpoRo', N. c.. June u, 1892.
To The Edifor Of he Dispatch:
The sad death OF Mr.. John s. Rob-
ertson, which occurred several days ago
at his home, Wardsdale. Person county.
n. O.. was quite q surprise TO his many
friends He had been sick for only a
few days with typhoid-lever. bpt it APP
pears that it took most aggravated
form, and in short time he was cnt
down. Mr.. Robertson was about 30
years of age. He was born at the home
IN which he died. No man in Person
county was more highly esteemed, and
he was widely known in the county and
in many parts of North Carolina and
Virginia. He was successful merchant
and farmer. an honest, true, and up
right citizen, and was universally re-
spected and beloved 10y his neighbors
and by all who knew him.
Mr.. Robertson was consistent mem
Der Of the Methodist Church, and was
It's leading spirit in the community In
which he lived. No man was ever more
sincere to his friends or devoted to what
lie believed to be right The bright
smiles upon his face, the always cordial
greetings he extended to his friends, his
zeal, energy. and deep interest always
shown in everything that was connected
with the progress and welfare of his
people and county. He was Il lifelong
Democrat. and gave his time and talents
to the support of those measures aud
principles that he thought were right.
He was thoroughly a good mankind,
courteous. and a gentleman under all
circumstances. Thus mas passed away
in the morningof lie one who endeared
himself TO all who knew him.
A LIFE-LOsG FRIEND.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-23
Reservoir Park and Lake.


During the past week thousands of
people have visited this beautiful and at
tractive resort. The Union Passenger
and the City Hallway lines have been
literally patrOnIzed ana "a both lines
nov run without transfer 70 the park
people avail themselves Of these con-
vcnient routes, and the cars are crowded
until late hour at night. But there are
several things IN and about the grounds
that our city fathers ought TO look after.
The first is the absence OF lights except
AT the observation-disclosures. This may b.
all right for those whose deeds are dark.
but all respectable people desire plenty OF
light, and for decency' sake the grounds
ought to be properly lighted. And then
again the water IN the lake should not
be allowed 70 get low and stagnant.
Several times in the past. during the dry
seasons, the water has been very low.
stagnant, and even offensive. \ small
stream OF fresh water constantly flowing
into the lake would prevent all this, rem
der the place more attractive, and also
preserve tne fish IN the pond. No doubt
the impure water on several occasions
has been the cause Of hundreds of fish
dying. As these improvements would
benefit such large number Of our cltl-
zens and the cost would he SO small. 1t
wond seem reasonable and wise thing
for the committees who have charge OF
the grounds 10 give the matter prompt
and favorable consideration. y.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-23

fco~ro.pondonco Of the Richmond Dispa'ch-l
AIrxAsDnIA. Va, June 22.-Eureka
Loire OF the Star Of Pinte. new beno-
fculorpanizaiion, has been formed here,
Win officers as follows A. ID. Deeton,
president George L. Whttum, wee
pre.ident; 4. ii. Oehlert, secretary !;
lobn If. Trimyor. treasurer; Z. Is.
Herbert, chaplain +. j. lrayers' ser
gcant G. 4. Glover, picket anu DOR
don Ross. guard.
George Henson and wife have entered
.,,;,s IN the Circuit Court OF Alexandra
conntv for SO, 900 damages against the
Washington Southern railroad. They
were injured by being struck by tram
last fall. ~. RE
M. Arthur c. Davis and Miss Fannie
y Deen were married ty the Key. Dr.
Carson in the Southern Methodist
church tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-23
set Him Right.

George Augustus Sala, the well known
rnolish writer, on his last Austral. al
10 wrote AZ follows TO the London
Uaiy 7eicgr0ph
al especially have pleasant remem-
,,vonce Of the ships doctor, very eA'
nerjenced maritime medico indeed VINO
,eaded me most kindly during horrible
Iii Of bronchitis ard spasmodic
asthma, provoked by the sea-ioa which
had awooped down ON us just alter we
i"o Son Francisco. But the doctor 8
n,ssc,iptions and the increasing warmth
Y, ,ba temperature as we neared the
- and, ia particular. couple OF
allcock's Porous Plasters ciapped on
one on the chest and another between ,. !,
the shoulder blades-sooniset me r'sn''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-23
SCHENCK'S
MANDRAKE PILLS.
PURELY VEGETABLE AND
STRICTLY RELIABLE.

They act directly and promptly on the Liver
and stomach restoring the cons'ipated organs
TO healthy activity, ana are POSITIVE and
PERFECTLY SAFE CURE for CONSTIPATION.
LIVER COMPLAINT, SICK HEADACHE, Bill
IoISNEsS, and all other diseases arising from
n ..Isordered condition of the Liver and stomach.
They are The ONLY RELIABLE VEGETABLE
LIVER PILL SOLD; they are PERFECTLY
HARMLESS; they are PURELY VEGETABLE
TRY THEN.
Dr. sCRENCKS Book on Consumption, Liver
Complaint, aud Dyspepsia fent FREQ.
DIR. j. II. SCH ENCk b SON.
ap2I.Th,su&TutNos Philadelphia. Pa.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-23
4 COnsolins WIFE.
H. L.E..n.

Actors Vile Why so depressed,
Claude ? What has come over you
Claude: am cast for part that is
unworthy of me. Still, if decline it
am liable to he discharged. l really do
not know how to act under the cIrcum-
stances.
Wife Well. Claude. you don't know
how to act under the circumstances any
how, so don't let that distress you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-23
n 4 4 :, VI Northumberland
YfEfiE1<65'

SCHEDULE IN EFFECT MAY %. 1892.
LEAVE RICHMOND. BYRD-sTREEr STATION.
900 A. NJ. Enlightenment and Norfolk
Through Exprc-s-Arriye Norfolk
1l:.iJ 4. NJ stops only az Peters
burg, Nayery, and suffolk
500 A. NJ. Daily for Lyuchourg, Roanoke, and
intermediate stations. No con-
nection beyond Roanoke except for
WinsiOn-Salem division.
1920 Il. VI. Daily Tor Roanoke, RaifOrd. Pu-
laski. Bristol. and all points South
and West rM East Tennessee, VIZ
gnia and Georgia railroad. ParlOr-
car Petersburg 10 Roanoke aud
Pullman sleeper Roanoke 20 Mem
phi. eta knoxville aud Chattanooga.
2:jS 7. NJ. Daily Tor Norfolk. suffolk. and in
termediate stations. Arrive Nor
5;45P.M. Daily. Arrive Norfolk 9:2O 2. II.
Il:4O p. 81. DAILY for Roanoke, Radtcrd. Pu-
laski, and Bristol; also Tor Blue
field, PoeahOntas. Eikn0rn, and
stations Cnnch-Nalley division; also
for Louisville and stations Louis
vile ana Nashville railroad VIZ
Norton; also for Rocky Mount ana
all stations WnstOn-saiem division.
PULLMAN PALACE SLEEPER
between RICHMOND aud LYNCH
BURG ready Tor occupancy ~ y
PM; also Pullman sleeper Peters
burg 20 Louisville MA Norton aud
Roanoke. - Memphis and Now
Odcans ria Knoxville and Chatta-
uOOga.
Trains arrive Richmond from Lynchburg and
the West daily 1:44 A. NJ, 2;I5 =. NJ, ana 1:4J
p N. From Norfolk aud the East, 1920 a. NJ,
2:l5 p. NJ. and 6:3s T.. VI.
Tickets, bagcago-chec<s, and al Information
eau he obtained at Richmond and Petersburg
railroad depot, A. W. CARRIERS. 9Ol Main street,
end al the company Office. s3s cast Main street.
r. W COURTNEY,
Passenger Agent.
". Il. BEVILL,
General Passenger Agent.
General ofilce, Roanoke, Va. my Il
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-23
Eyes and Ears Open

aud you will SEQ and hear many things 10
your advantage. With open eyes you can
not fail To see the advertisement of SIM
mons Liver Regulator, and with ears open
YOU will constantly hear OF the relief 1t
gives millions who suffer with Indigestion.
Dyspepsia, Constipation, or Biliousness.
A dose now and then and You'll not know
an thing ABOUT Malaria, that miserable.
tired out feeling.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-23

ounces Of laudanum for that purpose. it
is thought, but failed to retain it He
was arrested this morning apd taken TO
Jail, and after entering he slipped into
one OF the rooms occupied by the keep.
er, secured pistol, and shot himself
twice before any one could interfere.
The wounds are not serious.