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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-12-09
An Even Five Hundred

The net proceeds from the Lepers'
Merry Christmas concert Wednesday
evening at Kaumakapili Church are
$500. Yesterday morning Wray Tay-
lor received an additional $50 from
Kauai friends to the cause, and during
the day a well-known benevolent gen.
tleman sent $40. This makes a total of
$500 which will be handed over today
to Mr.. G. B. Reynolds, executive Off
Ger of the Board of Health, who will
see that it is properly spent so that ev-
cry resident of the leper settlement
will benefit.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-12-09
Money for South Africa.

The committee on collection of funds
for the wives and children OF the Brit
ish Reserves in the South African war
reports the following subscriptions, col
lected and forwarded to date:
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-12-09
Jas. +. MORGAN
kuCIO1pp[ Q|d Booker
33 Queen Street.
P q. BOX 594. 1eIerhone n
Auction Sale
Of
DELINQUENT SUGAR STOCK
ON MONDAY. DECEMBER Is
r n a,1r orr ~o@
ON MONDAY. DECEMBER Isl
AT Il O'CLOCK NOON,

At my salesroom, SO Queen street, Ho-
nolulu, | will sell at Public Auction, by
order of Mr.. Frank Hustace, Treasurer
OF the kamalo Sugar Co., the following
certificates of stock in the kamalo Su-
gar Co., unless the delinquent assess
ment, with interest thereon, is paid be-
fore the day OF sale:
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-12-09
JAS. F. MORGAN, Auctr.

At my salesroom. 33 Queen street, Ho-
nolulu, | will sell at Public Auction,
by order of the Treasurer. Mr.. nom-
as Rain Walker, the following 'ortifi-
Gates of stock in the McBryde Sugar
Co., unless the delinquent assessm ant,
with interest thereon. Is paid before
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-12-09

JAS. r. MORGAN, Auctr.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14
PETERsBuRe.
TWO DEATHs-IN THE HUsTINGs
49,. COIIRu..,t. a. ..-.Inl.I

TWO DEATHS-IN THE HUSTINGS
COURT.
Petersburg. Va, Dec. 13.-AIrs. Eliza
Liebert, widow of the late julius Lie
bert, died very suddenly this morning,
aged 81 years, at her residence, of pa
ralysis. She was playing with her
grandchtld when stricken. and died in
few minutes. Her husband died
about two months ago.
Mr.. Henry l.. Atkisson died this
morning in the 10Th year of his age.
He was the Oldest affiliated Knight
Templar in Petersburg, having been an
active member of the order for forty
1--WE years. He had never recovered from
stroke of paralysis received about
eighteen months ago. FIe was Mason,
an ODD Fellow, and a member OF the
Mechanics Association. Mr.. Atkisson
was a prominent builder of the city and
the very soul of honor and integrity.
The Hastings Court, as b fore stated,
VIII open Thursday, the 21st instant.
Judge Mullen said yesterday that mas
much as this is the busy season of the
year with our merchants he had deter
mined not to try any of the cases on
the criminal docket, but that he would
adjourn the docket over to the January
term. and therefore the grand Jurors.
peniremen, petit jurors and witnesses
would not be needed
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14
LYNCRBURG.
BRILLIANT MARRIAGE OF MAYOR
SMITHS DAUGHTER.

BRILLIANT MARRIAGE OF MAYOR
SMITHS DAUGHTER.
Lynchburg, Va, Dec. 13.-N1iss Ethel
Thornhill Smith, daughter of Mr.. G.
w. Smith. mayor of this city, and Mr..
George Towns Gaines were united in
marriage at Grace Episcopal Church
here at high noon yesterday. The cere-
mony was performed in the presence
OF large asse1nblage by the rector,
Rev. John j. Lloyd. The bridesmaids
were: Miss Josephine Putney, of Rich
mond; Miss Sue Massie. of Nelson;
Miss Lottle Hodges, Of Norfolk; Miss
Tucker Clark Miss Nina Holt, and
Miss l<ittie Smith, of Lynchburg. The
groomsmen and ushers were Messrs
HaZen House, OF Knoxville, Tenn;
James McKeldin and Isham Daniel, of
Atlanta, Ga; Eugene johnson, Of Lit
Teton, N. c.; Ronald Fairfax, of Roam
oke: ]. d. Holt, Kenneth Miller and
John Kinckle. of Lynchburg.
MIR. Ambrose Gaines, of this city,
brother of the groom, was best man,
and Miss Mary Williams, of Martins
Vile, was maid of honor. At the con-
clus!on of the ceremony, a wedding
breakfast was served at the brides
home. after which Mr.. and Mrs. Gaines
left for a Northern tour. They will re-
side in New York. The bride Is n
granddaughter OF ex-United States
Senator Robert p. Withers, of Wythe-
vile.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14
ORANGE.
MISS KEMPER THE BRIDE OF Mr.
THOMPSON.

MISS KEMPER THE BRIDE OF MR..
THOMPSON.
Orange, Va, Dec. 13.-Walnut Hill,
the handsome home of the late General
). L. Kemper, was the scene Of a beau
tiful wedding yesterday afternoon at 4
o'clock. the contracting parties being
Miss Florence Befeld Iemper, daugh-
ter of General Kcmper, and Mr.. John
z. Thompson, of Orange county, Va
The bride, who was Oecomingly dress
cd in n travelling costume, was attend
ed by her little niece. Virginia Lynch,
carrying American Beauty roses. The
spacious parlors were becomingly dec.
Grated for the ceremony. which was
performed by the Rev. J. S. Hans
brough. After the marriage n delight
full lunch was served. The bride and
groom left on the Southern train for
the North. On their return they will
take up their resId ence at Walnut Hill.
which has been recently purchased by
Mr.. Thompson.
Among the guests from n distance
were Mrs. Junius +. Lynch. sister of
the bride: Miss Sans and Mr. Hum
phreys, Of Norfolk, Va: Misses String
fellow. Mamie and Minnie Baughman,
Mrs. Parrish. Mrs. Lyons and Mr.. Greer
Baughman. OF Richmond Va; Mrs.
Emerson and Mrs. Boatwright, Of VIII
mington, n. c.; Miss Marshall, OF
Louisa; Mr.. Allen Gray and Mr.. and
Mrs. Leslie Gray, of New York.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14
NEWPORT NEWS.
REDUCTION In PROPOSED HX-
TENSION OF CITY'S LIMITS.

Especial to Yirginian- Pllot.)
Newport News, Va, Dec. IA re-
duction has been made in the some
What ambitious plans Of those who
have had In charge the suggesting of
the extension to the limits Of the city.
The first recomm endation pushed the
boundary of thee Seventh Ward out
until 1T embraced a large forest, q
swamp of considerable magnitude, and
about as much territory as lies now
in the present city limits.
The Business Mems Association took
the matter up, and after O conference
with the council committee, the latter
brought in q recommendation, which
has been adopted. This recommended
ton cuts off Eight blocks on the north
side of the proposed Seventh Ward,
and about mile of territory to the
east, bringing the limits down to a
reasonable scope.
Under the present plan of extension,
the city Will take in all the improved
Old Dominion Company's property on
the north, Bloodfield, Klondike and
Dawson City on the south, and some
small suburbs on the east. The pro-
posed extension does not contemplate
Invading Elizabeth City County.
The Legislature Will also be asked to
give this city q. board Of three assess
ors, instead of one. The Legislature
Will be asked, too, to permit the is-
suance of s315.0oo Of bonds for various
public improvements, including paving,
new schools, new fire engine houses.
etc.
The city council has agreed to en-
dorse the petition of the Newport News
Bar Association, asking for six terms
of the Circuit Court here, there being
now but four.
ANOTHER LAUNCHING.
The sponsor for the new steamship
Proteus. building at the shipyard for
the Cromwell Line, and which will be
launched Saturday. will be Miss Jose
phine Antoinette Rearick, daughter of
Captain p. A. Rearick, inspector of
machinery for the Government at the
yard, who will christen the vessel when
1t leaves the ways at $3.50 o'clock. Miss
Rcarick is from Washington. where she
is we'll known in social circles, and
will arrive in the city to officiate at
the launching Friday.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14
to the .axation Of public g;franch,aeg B as {.

~
: The bill is that OF the Ford law. now
said to yield a revenue OF $4,000, 600 to
that State. The bill Twas presented by
Mr.. Ford, q Democrat, In the New York
Legislature, and was passed bySthen,
The owners Of franchises appealed to
Plat and Roosevelt refused to sign the
BILL A special session of the New York
Legislature was called and few
put In. and the bill now
offered by Senator Lupton is that as Is
now is in operation In New York.
The Senator holds that franchises
should be taxed as real property, as
they are subject to oil other legal pro-
cesses as real property, and are practi-
cally without taxation on basis of
their values.
EXEMPTIONS.
Senator Stands Introduced q bill to
amend the Code in relation to exemp-
lions. The articles added to the list of
those exempt from levy OF distress are
twenty bushels of potatoes, fowls not
exceeding In value $40 and one wagon
and cart or buggy. The number of hogs
exempted is increased from three ito five
and the amount of bacon exempted is
increased from 200 to 300 pounds.
SALE OF FERTILIZERS.
A bill was offered by Senator Flood,
which is sure TO create some lively
scenes before it Is finally disposed Of. 1t
seeks to amend the act in relation to
the sale of fertilizers, the main change
being that the tax upon brands is to be
increased from $40 to s25.
WHO MAY PRACTICE LAW.
Senator Mann offered bill to amend
the act in relation to who may practice
law in this State. The measure Is de-
Al 70
ginia going into another State and Sc
curing a license to practice law and
coming back here and using it to admit
him to the bar, as he can do under the
existing laws. In other words, Senator
Mann wants to force residents Of this
State who wish to practice law In vir-
glnia to pass the examination required
in this State.
NORFOLKIANS INTERESTED.
A bill was offered by Senator Mum
ford to incorporate the South Atlantic
capital stock of 100000 and maximum
OF 5000, 600.
The principal office of the company
shall be in Richmond, and it will do
general life insurance business.
The charter members are Messrs
Virginlus Newton, Fritz. Sitterding,
Thomas Atkinson, James D. Patton. s.
w. Travers, B. B. Munford, ]. X
Branch, L. NJ. Williams. j. L. Antrim
P. Whitlock. T. w. Scott E. A. Saun-
ders Jr.. S. T. Morgan. J. w. Perry. A.
P. Thorn, W. II. Doyle, N. Beaman, G
y. Schmeltz. A. e. King. J. w. Grad
dock. G. l.. Holland, G. f. Sipe. W.-B.
Chisholm. Julian S. Carr, w. u. Meade
Robert s. Bosher, G. G.. Valentine. To-
sep!h Bryan, T. C. Williams, Jr. and
e. 3. Addison.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14

Tomorrow to Lynchburg, where they
will make their home. scie
10 James McCarrey, Of the !, Roanoke
Machine Works. was SO badly injured
this morning by an engine frame fall
ing on him that his death Is hourly ex-.
pected. 81
were sent on to the grand jury to-day.
on the charge of highway robbery.
They are charged with relieving a
farmer named Webster, of Franklin
county, of Sc by force.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14
RolIef In SIxHours.

Distressing kidney and bladder disease
relieved IN six hours by New Great
South American Kidney Cure" II Is a
great surprise on account of It's exceeding
promptness in relieving pain in bladder.
licves retention Of water almost immedi-
ately. II You want quick relief and euro
this Is the remedy. Sold by Wake, Mar
w&tth-ly
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14
SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA.
Especial to Virginian-Pilot.)

Freezing. Va, Dec. 13.-Your CORE
suondcnt has just learned that Alex
Bryant, formerly of this place, but now
of Kentucky. was shot in the head
last night by one Craft. The wound is
said to be fatal. Bryant has a wife
and two or three children.
County court is in session at Clint
wood this week, with Judge Alex.
Beavers, of Grundy, presiding
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder FOR tne
feet. 1t cures painful. swollen, smarting
nervous feet and instantly takes the sting
out OF corns and bunions. lis the great,
Foot-Ease makes tight or new shoes feel
easy. 1t is a certain cure for sweating,
Il to-day. Sold by ali druggists and s hhaS
stores. By mail for Csc. in stamps Trial
package free. Address, ALLEN S. DIN.
STED. Le Roy. N. Y
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-14
ROANOKE.

HiAENEAL-EXP TO DIE
HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
Roanoke. Va, Dec. 13.-Mr. Stacy
w. Padgette and Miss Mary Clarke
arrived here from Lynchburg yester-
day. and proceeded to the Howard
House, where they were married by
Rev. l.. B. Wilson. They were accom-
panied by Mr.. T. c. Pool. of Roanoke,
and Miss Anne B. Clarke, the brides
sister. Mrs. Padgette, a very attrac-
tive young woman, Is the daughter OF
G. +. Clarke. The couple will return
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-14

The navy department has got Schley
well out of the way, but his friends in
congress are on the alert in his behalf,
as was seen when o proposition, which
originated with Mr.. Mckinley was sub
mitted to them. The proposition was
that congress pass q bill reviving the
grade of Vice-Admiral in the navy, and
that Mr.. Mckinley would at once
nominate both Schley and Sampson to
that grade. This sounded we'll, but
Schley's friends have SO far declined
to accept it, unless Mr.. Mckinley
would promise that Schley's nomina-
ton should be made first, so that he
would continue to rank Sampson. Rep
resentatiye Berry, of Kentucky, who is
one Of Schley's staunchest friends says
he intends to push his resolution offer
ing the thanks of congress to Schley
and the men under him for destroying
Cervera's feet, but if an agreement is
reached about the Vice Admiral bust
ness, that will probably end the whole
matter.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-14

II present indications may be de-
pended upon, the position of those
democrats who voted against the dan
gerous method of refusing to allow
man with proper credentials to be
sworn in as q member of the House, is
likely to be indicated by the final dis
position of the Roberts case. Mem
bers of the Roberts committee may, of
course, change their minds before their
report is made to the, House, but it
looks now as though their report would
recommend that Roberts be sworn in
and then expelled, because of his be-
ing q polygamist. Members are begin
ming to realize that the precedent of
not allowing man with regular Gre
dentials to be sworn in, is too danger
ous one to be set up. If one man can
properly be denied, one hundred men
might be treated in the same way by
an INSCRIPTIONS majority. 1t is not
the Roberts case, but the principle al
stake that makes the action of the
House important.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-14
Rare Bob Taylor.

The people of Atlanta will have
chance tonight to hear the rare Bob
Taylor, who will lecture in the Grand
opera house.
Thrice governor Of Tennessee, able
at any time to command any office in
the gift of the people of his state, Mr..
Taylor has displayed the highest gifts
of craftsmanship. Gifted with Won
derful fund of humor, genial and low
ing the people, he has been called to
the lecture platform with a success
which is the highest tribute to his abili-
ty to draw men toward him and to Gre
ate in their hearts those feelings of
brotherhood which makes all men kin.
The Constitution is glad to welcome
Tennessee great son to the city. He
will find in the Tennessee colony of
Atlanta many of our most distinguish
ed citizens men who have built up At
lanta and given her the leadership
which she holds. When Governor
Taylor appears upon the platform At.
lantians will be present to convince
him that q Tennessean IS always as
much at home here as in the Volunteer
state. Atlanta Constitution.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-14
TAX TITLES DECLARED VOID.
A Memphis Chancellor Renders An Opinion
Of Much Local Interest.

Tho Memphis papers of Monday give
in full, decision of Chancellor Sneed
in the matter Of the purchases of prop
erty sold for taxes under the Act of
1897, the chancellor holding, for sever
al reasons, that the titles thus acquired
are not legal
tits, of course, expected that an APP
peal will go TO the supreme court, and
the decision will be watched all over
the state with great interest.
Under the Act of 1897, sales Of prop
erty were made all over Tennessee in
September, Of that year. The law pro-
vided that the property owner could
have two years to redeem 1t, and in
case of failure to do so, the property
should belong to the tax sale purchaser.
In several counties, hundreds of
pieces of property were sold by the
trustee in this way. Some of the prices
bid were ridiculously low only few
cents on the dollar of the valuation.
During the succeeding two years con
siderable Of this property was redeem
ed-but there are still many separate
pieces of property which the original
owners have not redeemed, and which
are supposed to belong to the tax sale
purchasers.
The decision of Chancellor Sneed,
if sustained by the supreme court, will
create commotion in the camps of those
who have been specializing in property
in this manner.
In many Of the cities of the state
men with mouoy organized companies
and purchased property at these ia,
sales as mere speculation, taking thei
chances on the titles being good.
: If the supreme court decides that th,
titles are void these purchasers admi
that they do not expect to be able t,
recover the money they have paid in.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-14
Big Railroad Scheme.

One of the biggest and best railroad
schemes that has ever been projected
in the United States is about to be con-
summated, 1t is the original Chicago,
Cincinnati and Charleston, g C's) I'M
der new names. The Chicago and Gin
cinnati, it seems is to be worked under
the title Of the Black Diamond as far
as Knoxville. Possibly from Knox
vile to Bristol it will be known as the
Ohio River & Charleston, or the Virgil
MIA & Southwestern.
The idea seems to be to either ex-
tend the o. n. & G. from Erwin, Uni
col county, to Elizabethton, and con-
meet there with the v. & S. W. BY. to
Bristol and from Erwin, via johnson
City to Embreyille, and thence down
the Nola Chucky valley thro' Greene,
Cooke and other counties to Knoxville.
Thence to the southern coast,
Or from Elizabethton via the V. & s.
W. to Mountain City or through the
Gap in the mountains by way of Erwin
into Mitchell county, North Carolina,
to Wilkesboro, and thence or to Will
mington, North Carolina, or to Char
lesion, South Carolina. Bristol News.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-14
TRANSIT METEORS.

Goebel has publicly declared that
Henri Watterson is a gentleman. An
other bitter Kentucky feud is expected
to low.-Dyer County Herald.
After all, there was much more sense
in Admiral Dewey giving his wife q
home than there was in the public CIV
ing Admiral Dewey one. Dyer Coun-
ty Herald.
Hank Watterson, solus: "I went
out of the democratic party on a high
plane, but l am trying to get back
through the sewer. Commercial APP
peal
If congress keeps this thing up of
turning out the Mormons it will soon
have an atmosphere almost as pure as
that of st. Louis wine room. Com
mercial-Appeal.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-14
Capt. Jobe's Escape.

Columbus, Ohio, December SIN
dictments were returned in the United
States court here today against VIM.
NJ. Shockley and his son, Harry r.
Shockley, jailer and deputy, respect
lively, at the Franklin county Jail, for
completely in the escape of Capt. Ike
T. Jobe, late OF the Sixth United
States Volunteer Infantry, who was
being held for appearance before this
term of the court. The indictment
charges the jailers with voluntarily
suffering the prisoner to escape. Faith
er and son were arrested and taken be-
fore the court, where they were releas-
ed on $500 bond.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-14
Busy Three Months for Hen. W. ]. Bryan

Busy Three Months for Hen. W. ]. Bryan.
Austin, Texas, Dec. z. = The next
three months will be extremely busy
ones for the Hon. W. j. Bryan. He is
at present duck hunting on the coast,
but is expected back from there not la
ter than the middle Of next week, and
upon his return, il is announced, he
will enter upon an active course of
study, preparing himself for all the
new phases of the campaign of next
year. Mr.. Bryan has made arrange
ments for an exhaustive review of oil
the various annual reports of the de-
partments at Washington, and since he
left here large quantities Of mail, both
personal and documentary, have arriv-
ed. The statement made by some that
Mr.. Bryan might be considered in con-
nection with the United States senate
rial honors from the state of Nebraska
are without his authority, and it can be
stated that he will not entertain any
proposition which will in any way in
terfere with his making an active presi-
Dental canvass during 1900.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-14
George F. Cannon Dead.

Mr.. George +. Cannon died at his
home at Austin Springs, this county,
ON Monday night. He was forty-fve
years of age. His death was due to
heart trouble. Mr.. Cannon was well
and favorably known in Johnson City.
He was a native Of Sullivan county, in
which most of his life was spent.
The deceased was prominently con-
nected, having been nephew of the
late Landon G. Haynes, East Tennes-
sees gifted orator, and first cousin OF
Ex-Governor Taylor. He was broth
err Of NJ. II. Cannon of this city.
The funeral of Mr.. Cannon took
place at Austin Springs and the re-
mains were inferred at Beuna Vista
Cemetery in this city.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-14
The CARAT Concert Company.

The entertainment given by the Gar
raft Concert Company at the opera
house last Tuesday night was high
class musical treat, A select audience
was peesent and heartily applauded
each number. The company is COM
posed of fine musical stars, of Knox
vile; Miss Georgia Mae Mooney, Capt,
Tom Davis, Messrs. Herbert Garratt,
j. Preston Without and G. Percival
CARAT. These are all artists in their
particular lines and captured our mu.
sic lovers with their first engagement.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-14

Boss Hanna appears to have emerged
from, his wrestle with the rheumatism
and his check book, which is credited
with such prominent part in the Ohio
campaign, as cross as crippled bear.
He was hobbling out of the White
House, where he had been holding a
conference with Mr.. Mckinley and
Henry @. Payne, of Wisconsin, who is
mentioned as Hanna's successor at the
head of the Republican National Com
mittee, when he was asked if it was
true that he intended to retire from the
Craftsmanship of the committee. He
glared angrily at the newspaper man
who asked the question before answer
ing and then snapped out as he turned
away: "No one is authorized to say
what / will do.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-14

Mr.. McKinley's hired men, other
wise known as the republican majority
of the House, are obeying orders like
trained animals, They began Monday
the actual work of railroading through
the House, in single week, the gold
standard bill that Mr.. Mckinley had
prepared last summer. The vote is to
be taken q week from today, and, of
course, the bill will be passed, as it
will be sure to get all the republican
votes, aud it is being claimed that eight
democrats from New York, and possi-
bly, others from the eastern states will
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-12-14
New Bank Charter.

The Banking and Trust Company of
Johnson City has been chartered with
a capital stock of $4,000. This is viz
tually our present bank with reduced
capital. The stockholders are the
same. It will be remembered that the
Supreme Court recently held that this
bank was liable for corporation taxes
to johnson City upon the full amount
of its stock, $4,000, A new charter
was necessary in order to reduce the
capital stock and thus save the expenses
of taxation.