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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-06-04
TO RECLAIM BARREN WASTE.
Tunnel Being Constructed at Moa-
nalua Ranch by S. N. Damon.

Through the kindness of Sur
veyor M. D. Monsarrat, a represen-
tative of this paper was taken on
trip to Moanalua Saturday morn
ing where a tunnel between Ala
manu- and Aliapaakai is now being
blasted.
The survey for the enterprise was
done by the surveyor who is super
vising for S. NJ. Damon.
Aliamanu is a place where, when
it rains, the water settles and trusts
to evaporation to carry it off. This
has the bad effect of killing grass
and converting what might be a
good pasture of some 24O acres into
little more than a barren waste.
Aliapaakai is a place about as
large but good for nothing much
more than a pond.
Aliamanu is fifty feet above Ala
paakai, the later being at sea level.
Between the two places is a hill of
solid rock. The 646-foot tunnel is
being built to drain the former
place.
At its base the width of the tun-
mel is 4 feet, which continues to
height of 4 feet, where the width is
A feet. The total height is 6 feet.
A circle top surmounts the whole.
Two shifts of three men and one
of the same number work during
the day and at night. F. Vican-
der and J. Swanson superintend
the day and G. Carleston the night
watches.
At present 100 and 213 feet have
been blasted away from the Ala
manu- and Aliapaakai sides. This
leaves 243 feet to be blasted before
the two sides meet. The present
calculations are that the tunnel
will be finished by the first of
August.
The work shows careful super
vision and attentiveness on the
part of the supervisor and con-
tractors.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-06-04
SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION.
Routine Business Transacted-Meet
Again This Evening.

The Hawaiian Sunday School
Association met at Kaumakapili
Church at 10 o'clock yesterday
morning, Hon. II. Waterhouse,
President of the Association, in the
chair. Rev. E. NJ. Hanuna was
chosen temporary scribe.
The usual routine business occu-
pied the time of both morning and
afternoon sessions. Reports were
from the district secretaries in re-
gard to the condition and progress
of the Sunday schools in their dis
tricts. Statistical reports were
presented from various Sunday
schools, and referred to the statis-
teal committee for the preparation
Of the annual report. The Associa-
ton adjourned to meet again this
evening at 30.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-06-04
DOES
ADVERTISING
PAY /?

10 solve the problem as we'll as to
ascertain whether advertisements at
tract the attention of newspaper
readers, we offer a pair of our best
$500 shoes $3.50 anywhere else) to
the person who sends US, under the
head of Wanted" the cleverest
advertisement of our shoes.
1t must be original, concise, and to
the point. It must not be longer
than any ordinary want ad. found in
the daily papers.
Advertisement to be written on one
side of white paper and signed by
the competitors full name and ad-
dress. State the name of the paper
in which you saw this notice and en-
close your effort in an envelope
marked. ..
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-06-04
tumble SERVICE.
DEDICATED TO MRS. ALBERT :. WILLIS.

DEDICATED TO MRS. ALBERT :. WILLIS.
Have you heard the tale of the black
smiths son,
Who saved the battle of Bennington
BY an humble service faithfully done?
1t was in the dark, disheartening days
When hope shed few and most feeble
rays,
And all things seemed in tangled
maze.
The lad was heroic, tho unable to go
With his sturdy companions to meet
the foe,
And his heart was filed with bitterest
woe.
He bemoaned the sad and unequal
fate
Which doomed him to suffer and
''stand and watt
While he longed to perform some
action great.
At the smithy door he was waiting
There came the loud tramp of armed
AS they issued forth from the wooded
glen.
And soldier called, "Ho, lad! Take
heed,
Is there any one here who, in our
great need
Can shoe horse with skill and with
speed?
81 think can do it, the lad replied,
&" For my country" since to me is de-
MED
= part in her actions of glory and
pride.
The work was soon done, and they
fastened on,
Just in time to aid in the victory won.
Just in time, oh ! Happy the lad that
night;
For had he not aided his country's
right
AS well as the heroes who fell in the
fight?
How often we sigh like the black
smiths son,
For the high achievement bravely
won,
Not the every day duties one by one.
B ut the lowliest task done with cheer
fulness bright,
May be written in heaven in letters of
light,
And in glory and beauty appear in
Gods sight.
A FRIEND.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-06-04
Rugs {?
Tables &?
Chairs 4?
SideboaPdS d?
Bookcases 4?
PaFIor Suites 4?
Bedroom Suites +?

If not, crafty you. tx Martha Davis we re-
ceived largest consignment ackages Furniture ever
shipped any firm the islands.
Consists OAK, CURLY WHITE MAPLE in
bedroom SUITES, CmFFoNIKRs,
CASES, CENTER TABLES and CHINA CLOSETS.
No dining is complete without CHINA CLOSETS
sold at low figures that have before quoted
Nothing adds to the beauty and cheerful appearance
a thanar artistic Furniture.
We offer you all these goods figures, below
attempt duplicate them freight improve
the opportunity you?
General Jobbng and Repairing all kinds super
vision of experts No allowed
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-06-04

The ADvERTfs7R and GAZETTE on
sale ut Hilo, }. A. Martin news agent.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-06-04
FOR LEASE.

MO. 4.-THE RESIDENCE AND
~ accompanying grounds at Marsh
| field, opposite Sunny South, Waikiki
road. The House is completely furnished
with Antique Koa Furniture. There is
an extensive and beautiful garden. Pad
| docks and Stable accommodation. A
rare opportunity to lease a beautiful
home. For terms, apply to the
undersigned.
| MO. 5.-THAT DESIRABLE LOT ON
~ the West side of Judd street, on the
Waikiki side of the residence of G. Bolte,
| Esq. This affords one of the finest build
ing sites in the city. A long lease on
moderate terms to desirable tenant.
MO. SO ACRES OF LAND
more or less) convenient to Homo
lulu; suitable for rice plantation. A
long lease and easy terms will be made
with party sinking an artesian well on
same.
MO. 1.-TWO OFFICE ROOMS, EN-
~ suite, on Kaahumanu street. These
rooms have been thoroughly reprinted
and renovated and being in the heart of
the business centre are extremity desir-
able for professional gentlemen. Terms
moderate.
FOR SALE.
NO. IA FINE BANANA PLANTA-
~ ton, 10000 bearing trees, in Kalihi
Valley; 80 acres in fee simple, 10 acres
being leasehold. Houses, Tools, Work
ing Stock, Goodwill, all GO with the
place. Land situate in Kalihi Valley,
in good arabic belt, easily worked, good
climate, fine view, good carriage road to
place. A bargain.
MO. 2.-FOR SALE OR LEASE,
~ Vacant Lot on Young street, near
Thomas Square. Desirable location near
the residence of L. Dee. Price $4,000.
MO. GLAND AT KUMUELI, KA-
~ malo, Molokai. Price 1915. One
half expense of deeds.
NO. 7.-HOUsE LOT AT KAMA
IN kela, No. Is, near Liliha street, Ho-
nolulu; rs feet frontage by 2I1 feet deep.
Price $3.50.
House Lot at Kan akela No. Is, ad join
ing the above; rs feet by 1895 feet.
Price $500.
All desirable lots, in a healthy neigh
borhood. One-half expense of deeds.
MO. 81 ACRE OF FINE TARO
~ land, all in taro, located at Kama
kela; water right goes with the land.
Last years taro crop sod for over $500.
Price $1,000. One-half expense of deeds.
MO. 9.-BUILDING LOT AT AALA,
N Palama, 5Oxl5 feet, on Aala
lane. Price $1,000. One-half expense of
deeds.
MO. 11.-2 LOTS, EACH WITH TWO
~ story house, at Aala, Palama.
Price, together $3.50, or singly $1,000
and $3.50. One half expense OF deeds.
MO. 11.-LOT WITH COTTAGES
~ on Punchbowl street, below Queen
street, near water front, will ultimately
become fine business property. Price
$500. One-half expense of deeds.
MO. 12.-SPLENDID BUSINESS
~ Property on Nuuanu street, just
above Beretania, now brings in 5000 per
annum and water rates; As feet frontage
by los feet deep. For terms call on the
Besides the above 1 have other desir-
able property for sale and lease. For
call at the Office,
Cartwright Block, Merchant Street.
BRUCE CARTWRIGHT.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-06-04
MAPLEWOOD = CARTS

The public are invited to call and in
spect the above at our Repository on
Queen street. All Carriages are from the
well-known builders, DOLE & OS-
GOOD of Peabody, Mass, whose work
has been in use in Honolulu for many
years past, and has never been found
wanting.
Spo4-Im
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-03
SHIELDS WILL-CAsE CONCLUDED.
The Jury stood IL to 1 for the Con-
fesfant, But Could Not Agree.


The Circuit Court OF Henrico-JudgA
Wexford presiding-has been engaged the
entire week, commencing Monday last
and ending late yesterday evening. In
the trial OF the now somewhat celebrated
case involving the validity of the will
of the late Alfred w. Shields. OF Henrico.
Much interest has centered around the
case. as Major Shields was widely known
here. his family being one OF the Oldest
and most prominent in the community.
The contest made over his estate.
amounting 10 some $4,000. Is between
his only sister, Miss Cornelia Shields,
and the.Unlversity OF Virginia, and some
colored people. TO whom the property b.
the will was given. Miss Shields assails
the will because OF the mental condition
of her brother at the time OF its execu-
ton. A great many persons. some eighty
five in number, were examined as wit
nesses. including many OF the relatives,
friends. acquaintances. and servants of
the deceased Among the witnesses were
eight prominent physicians-viz.. Drs. NJ.
/, James, Hunter Mcclure. ]. E. Warri-
ner. d. a. Kuyk, A. Monteiro, j. c.
Deaton, II. A. Frazier. and w. T. Wat
son. Several doctors were examined as
experts. but many OF them had practiced
on the deceased and known him for
years.
A day and n half was consumed in the
argument OF the case. and II was sub
mitted to the jury Friday evening, but
they were unable TO agree, and were
adjourned over until yesterday. and after
a consultation of some length announced
their inability TO come TO a conclusion.
Ii is understood that eleven Of the Jurors
were In favor OF declaring the Will in
valid and one In favor Of sustaining II.
Mr. Edgar Allan, Judge Edmund Wad-
dill, Jr., and Messrs. Courtney & Patter-
son represented the contestant. Miss
Shields. while Messrs. Christian & Chris
tian, Leake & Carter. and J. r. V. Da>
MEL appeared for the defendants In sup
port of the will.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-03
Fatal Fire Aboard-ship.

LIVERPOOL. February 1.-The British
steamer Tauric, Captain Jones, from
New York, January 22d. arrived to-day,
with fire In hold No. 4. 1t was caused by
an electric-wire. and was discovered on
January 30th. A hole was at once cut
through the deck. and steam was In
tected into the hold, where the cotton
was burning. On the Slst. after the fire
had been gotten under control sufficiently
to allow of the hold being explored, the
body of the ships electrician was found.
He had evidently been suffocated while
engaged in repairing the wire. Three
men who discovered the electricians body
had a narrow escape from sharing MS
fate.
1t 10 estimated that 800 bales OF cotton,
200 bales OF hay, 200 bags Of fodder. and
so parcels of shocks were damaged by
fire and water. One hundred tons OF meat
was rendered unfit for use by the heat.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-03
"a GILDED FOOL"
Nat Goodwin's Triumph mt the
Academy Last Night.

Nat Goodwin's Triumph nj the
Academy Last Night.
A wicked cynic has said that absence
body else-but 1t was evident at the
Academy last night when Nat Goodwin
appeared after an absence of over nine
years. that the revised and corrected
aphorism does not apply to theatrical IA
vorites and the play-going public. En-
thusIasm and great success fell to the
lot Of this brilliant actor. when the play
house was filed with an immense audi
ence, which fairly howled with delight
over the whimsicalities of Henry Guy
Cartoons comedy, "a Gilded Fool" No
frost or snow, It would seem, can kill
the perennial bloom OF Mr.. Goodwin's re-
putation I'm the affections OF q large pro-
portion Of our play-goers.
"A Gilded Fool" presents Mr.. Goodwin
In one OF those light. gay, irresponsible
characters, for which no actor on the
American stage has SO decided an affinity:
his fresh, spontaneous. and abundant
eayety carries the play along on a full
tide Of mlrth. and he Is MOREOVER. admira-
bly, served by the rest OF his company
In basking in the sun OF Mr.. Goodwin's
gayety one must not, however, ignore
the cleverness Of the intrigue IN which
he Il entangled. The Dresden daintiness
Of Miss Minnie Dupree the opulence OF
damask cheek and satin skin and soft.
seductive eye, which II Is Miss Blanche
Walsh's artless happiness to reveal. ara
attractions powerful enough. But DAG
xling though the beauty be. one can yet
appreciate the force Of brains, and OF
brain there IL plenty In "A Gllded Fool"
II is brain Of y very fluid. slittering
kind. no doubt: the brain that makes the
dinner-party go" and wakes the en-
thusiasm Of . state House Of Delegates.
Hut skiil brain. And the dreadful hlund-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-03
THE TONNAGE OF VESSELS.
Ruling in Regard to Charges mt
Ports of Entry,

NEW ORLEANS. LA, February g.
There has been always considerable an
noyance given to the collectors OF this
port over the law governing the tonnage
of vessels. Collector Wilkinson brought
the matter to definite settlement by
ruling on the case OF the steamship Lou
isiana and then referring his actions to
the approval or disapproval OF the Trea-
sury Department. The substance OF the
question involved Is about as follows:
The steamship Louisiana was consigned
to NJ. j. Sanders & Co., from an Euro
pean port bat in her course over she
touched in the West Indies, and there
dischared her cargo, then continuing on
her trip to the United States. The tom
mage charge on European vessels Is s
cents, while IL is only 3 cents on vessels
plying between here and the West Indies.
Sanders G. Co. took the position that
since the vessel had stopped and dis
charged her cargo In the West Indies,
IL should be assessed only the charges OF
a west-Indla vessel proper Holding a
health-certihcate, fortified still further
with clearance papers, they claimed that
1t was legally right that the ship should
be dealt with by the customs of1ciais
as one having come from the latter port.
Mr.. Wilkinson differed from the opn-
ion OF the consignees and thought that
1t was his duty to charge the full Euro
pean rate. The Collector was sustained
in his position by the Treasury Depart
ment, on the ground that the vessel only
stopped in the West Indies temporarily,
while her objective point from the be-
ginning OF the voyage was New Orleans.
There are several more cases similar
to he foregoing. which have been await
ing Judgment on the technicalities in
volyed. but II Is probable that the test
OF the validity OF the Louisiana's claim
will suffice to satisfy agents of the mean
ing OF the law bearing on such cases.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-03
HOW THE SENATE STANDS.
For n Bond Issue. Thirty-Nfnej
Against, Forty-Seven.


WASHINGTON. Eel ruary 2.-Senators
known to be friendly to the policy of
the administration are being flooded with
kilograms from all parts of the country,
from businessmen and mercantile estab-
lishments. urging them to stand by the
recommendations made by Mr.. CleVe-
land on the financial question. and insist
ing that something shall be done. These
kilograms are addressed chiefly to TIE
senators from the Eastern and Mid
die States, and the senator's from those
sections have quietly canvassed the situa-
ton for the purpose of showing their con-
stituents just how the vote would stand
on any proposition that might be adj
vanced This canvass shows that upon
any legislation along the lines asked for
by the President. the vote in the Senate
would be 80 for the administration meas
ure and AZ against IT. The presence OF
Messrs. Clark and Wilson (Washington)
will make the majority two larger for
both of them.
The following is roll Of the Senate made
by those who favor the Presidents re-
commentator, shows the temper of the
Senate on the question::
For a bond issue-Messrs. Aldrich. ALI
son, Brice, Burrows. Caffery, Camden.
Carey, Chandler. Cullom. Davis, Dixon,
Dolph, Frye, Gallinger. Gibson, German,
Gray, Hale, Hawley Higgins, Hill, Hoar,
Lindsay, Lodge McMillin, Mcpherson,
Henderson, Mitchell wisconsin,. Morrill,,
Murphy, Palmer Platt, Proctor, Quay.
Sherman. Smith, Villas. Washburn. and
Wilson Qowa)-S9.
Against-Messrs. Allen. Bate. Berry.
Blackburn. Blanchard, Butler, Call. Came
ron, Cockrell Coke. Daniel. Dubois.
Faulkner, George. Gordon, Hansbrough,
Harris, Hunton, Irby. Jones (Arkansas),
Jones (Nevadac Kyle. McI.aurin, Martin,
Mantle. Mills, Mitchell (Oregon). Morgan,
Pasco, PETER. Perkins. Pettigrew, Power,
Pritchard Pugh, Ransom, Roach, Shoup.
Squire, Stewart, Teller, Turpie, Vest,
Voorhees,, Walsh, White. and Wolcott-f7.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-03
A CASE OF sLUsHING 1T.
The Racing at New OrIeans-0niy
ou~ EavOrfte Wins.

The Racing at New OrIeans-Oniy
One Favorite Wins.
NEW ORLEANS. February 2-The
forty-ninth day of the winter meeting was
n bad one for the talent, as No Remarks.
In the last race, was the only favorite who
landed the money safe for them.
The weather was clear and cool, ana
the sun shone beautifully. but the track
was very muddy. and 1t was case of
slushlng IL through from start to finish
In each event.
AS on preceding days Of the meeting,
the card OF entries was handed over TO
the scratcher, and when that individual
got through with 1t he had scratched
sixteen horses out OF the five races.
Jockey Baugh was fined SIS at the post
In the third race and $40 for dismounting
before saluting the Judge. Jockey NC
Cue was indefinitely suspended Ior ms
work on Panway In the fifth race. Panway
led by a length TO the stretch. when he
was overtaken and passed by No Re-
First race-five furlongs, selling-Bird-
catcher QOS. Thorpe. Z TO p won, Van
Brunt second Martha Griffin third. Time,
1:07 H.
Second race-one mile. selling-Miss
Mamie 600, II. Williams. to 81 won,
Bonnie b. second. Henry Owsley third.
Time, 1:d.
Third race-six furlongs. selling-Bess
McDufr CeS. A. Barrett. 16 to 81 won. Foot
runner second, Prince Leon third. Time.
1:23 H.
Fourth race-six furlongs. selling
Elberon d02, Finnegan, to p won, Kin
dora second. Woodruff third. Time.
123 IL.
Fifth race-six furlongs, selling-No Re-
marks QO4. ]. Hill. to p won, Panway
second, Lucasta C. third. Time, 122
ARLINGTON TRACK.
BALTIMORE, February 1.-The pro-
moters of winter racing at the Arlington
race-track are encountering a very stifr
opposition from Baltimore horsemen. The
announcement on Thursday that 4 meet
ing would be held here beginning Febru-
airy 9Th under the auspices OF the
Brighton Beach management was unex-
pected, and In many quarters disbelieved.
There are no Baltimoreans financially in
terested in the venture, which Is said 10
be backed by George A. Engelman, Max
Frank, and T. w. French.
At a meeting OF the directors of the
Pimlico Club. last night, resolution was
adopted declining to rent Its stables TO
the Arlington Association, and a subse-
quent resolution condemned the proposed
winter race-meeting. The Gentleman's
Drying-Park has also refused to aid the
scheme In any way.
The managers OF the new association
are determined, however. to hold the
meeting, and have ordered a number of
additional stalls built at the Arlington
track, and IL is claimed that these, with
those that can be hired In the neighbour
hood, will be sufficient TO house 800 horses.
The delay in making needful changes has
caused the officer to announce a post
ponement OF the opening race-day from
the 9Th TO the 9th of February. Instead
of twenty-days' racing, as first agreed
upon, there will be but seventeen race
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-03
BOLD ROBBERY At NEW ORLEANS
Waterman Held Up and bound
Safe Almost Totally Demolished.

NEW ORLEANS, February 2-One Of
the boldest robberies ever perpetrated In
this city occurred this morning at 2
O'Clock at the office OF the Standard OIL
Company, corner OF Claiborne and jose
phine streets. Three masked cracksmen
held up the Waterman. and, at the point
of a pistol, and after binding him with
ropes in chair. almost totally demolished
the safe in their efforts 10 open II.
The manner in which the men went
about the robbery indicates that they
were new hands at the business. They
used no tools other than a sledge-ham-
mer and a coal-chisel in opening the
safe, and for this reason It is believed
that they were not professionals.
While the Waterman was compelled to
submit, he was not handled roughly, and
is congratulating himself on his escape
from any injury. He is Joseph TrIard
and has been In the employ Of the Stand
ard Oil Company for the past seven
years.
With the heavy sledge-hammer the men
knocked of the hinges OF the door, and
then the dial was demolished. The
chisel was used TO open the lock OF the
inner door. ana its contents were ex-
posed. The papers were then scattered
all over the floor, and s. in currency was
taken from n tin box. Two bags OF
silver, amounting to about $3.50. were
also stolen.