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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-10-20
FOUND BYRoN'S SKULL CUP

The drinking cup, fashioned out Of a
human skull, which was constantly
used by the poet Byron, has been found
beneath the floor of the chapel at New
stead Abbey. The up has a remarka-
BILE history. The story goes that while
living at Newstead Lord Byron founa
a human skull of large dimensions am
peculiar whiteness. He concluded that
it belonged to some Jolly old SOUL Of
a friar, and he resolved to convert u
into a drinking vessel. Accordingly ne
dispatched it to London, where 1t was
elegantly mounted. On it's return 70
Newstead Byron instituted new ordel
at the abbey, constituting himself 'Ao'
bot of the Skull London Daily NAL
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-10-20

Judge and Mrs Estee, Mesdames Cart
ley. Mrs. c. z. Elston, Mrs. James Cir
vim, Mrs. Hasson, Alfred Fowler, Miss
Lily Neumann, Mrs. NJ. Louisson, Mrs.
F. A. Schaefer, Miss I. Schaefer, Mrs.
Harry Simpson, Misses Macfarlane, Mrs.
Cool Widemann. Mrs. s. Parker. Mrs. F.
F. Baldwin, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Bacon,
Mrs. J. B. Atherton, Mrs. Chas. Ather-
ton. Miss Anna Paris, Miss Zoe Atkinson,
Mrs. A. T. Atkinson, Mrs. w. Porter
Boyd, Mrs. A. NJ. Brown, w. E. Brown.
A. j. Campbell, Miss Lizzie Campbell,
Mrs. Carmichael. Mrs. J. o. Carter.
Misses Carter, Mrs. James B. Castle.
Misses Castle, Mrs. Christian Conradt
Mrs. J. p. Cooke. Mrs. H. E. Cooper.
Mrs. Chas. B.. Cooper, T. w. Damon, 8.
NJ. Damon. s. e. Damon, Mrs. George
Davies, Mrs. Dillingham;, Mrs. Sanford
B. Dole, Miss Martha Along, Miss Kate
Kelley, DR.. and Mrs. Kincaid, Mrs. E
Kopke, Mrs. E. E. Hines, Miss Harriet
Levers, Liliuokaani. Mrs. Robert Levers
Mrs. III. r. Macfarlane, Mrs. c.. w. Mac
farlane. Mrs. F. w. Macfarlane. Mrs
Walter Maxwell, Mrs. E. May, Mrs
Douglas McBryde, Mrs. McGrew, Mrs
and Miss McSweeny, Misses Mcintyre
Mrs. Harry Lewis. Miss Mist, Mrs. Har.
old Mott-Smith. Mrs. Neumann, Mrs Gus
Nichols. Mrs. E. H. Paris, Miss Lily
Patty. Mrs. Phillips. Mrs. A. Raas. Mrs
II F. Wichman. Mrs. Frances Hebron
MRS Henry Waterhouse, Mrs. Hodge
MIS-. Shaker, Mrs. Walters, Mrs. ]. M
Whitney, Mrs G. Whitney, Miss A. Whit.
ney. Mrs. E. K. Wilder, Mrs. w. c. VIII.
Ger. Mrs. J. w. Jones, Mrs. Nellie Moo
ran, Mrs. Theo. Richards, Mrs Scott
Misses Scott, Mrs. w. O. Smith. Misse,
Sorenson, Mrs. F. NJ. Swanzy, Mrs. las
9. Spencer, Mrs. z. d. Tenney. Mrs
Mary Turner, Misses Vida, Mrs. vida
Mrs. III. NJ. Won Holt. Miss Pinder. Mrs
". s. Walker, Miss Grimwood, Mrs. ]
lWaterhouse. Mrs. Elizabeth Waterhouse
Mrs. Fred. Waterhouse, Miss Elsie wa
tarhouse, Mrs. A. b. Wood ~
Messrs. Rabbit, Ennis, Hancock. Slak
er. Dole. Cooper, Shingle,s Kicker. Muir
ray. Wright. Carter. Oliver, Ben. Marx
I-ansdaie, Dillingham;, Isaac Dillingham;
Prouty. Tarn McGrew. DR.. Maxwell
Hatch, DR.. Moore, DR.. Herbert, DR.. Wal
ters. Capt. Merry. Capt. Pond, Messrs
Haywood, Porter Boyd, DIR. Kincaid
Fred. Smith. Edgar and Fred. Lewis
Muhlendorf, Johnnie Walker, A. A. VII
der, A. NJ. Brown. Ed. Tenney Henri
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-10-20
NOVEL CORSET COVER.

Dainty Bit of Lingerie Sans Buttons .,
Hooks
One of our best dressed bellies has
some very admirable corset covers.
These novel bits of lingerie are made
mostly of finest India cotton, that fab.
ric of cobweb like fineness, and ars
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-10-20

Scimetar, crescent and the fez are the
symbols which will usurp the attention
of Honolulu's social circles during the
next few days. The Mystic Shriners
are coming. The simple announcement
is sufficient to those who know what
the fun loving Masons of high degree
who are now making their pilgrimage
across the sands and seas of Hawaii
mel, most desire in Honolulu. There
will be flash Of jewels Of the order the
moment the Zealandia sails into the
harbor and the procession of the faith
full will even excel the magnificence of
Solomon in the hey-dey of his great
ness. So say they of the red fez who
aspire to the mysticism which their
brethren of the Bay City already pos
sess. The ladies whose husbands,
brothers or sweethearts are Masons,
await with open arms the pilgrims who
have travelled across the Pacific ocean
thus far. Allah be praised! Lay the
golf stick aside for the nonce. Put the
racket away in its case. Don the
snowiest of robes, turn your footsteps
toward the wharf, and PROSTATE your
selves before the Imperial Potentate
and his>great following of the faithful.
4HH
Tie reception given yesterday after
D6on from TO O'Clock at the residence
k6f Mrs. Mary Widd.heid, on Hassinger
street, in honor OF her daughter, Miss
Adele Widdifield, was one of the pretti-
est affairs of the season. The reception
was intended as a farewell to Miss Wild
diheld's friends, as she leaves on the
transport Grant next week for her future
home in Manila, where she is to be we'd
ded to Lieutenant ]. F. Howell an Artil-
lery officer who is serving with his bat
terry al the front
During the three 1eeting hours of the
reception ladies representing the wealth
and fashion of Honolulu called at the
residence to bid Miss \. .odifield their alo-
has. The house was decorated in most
original manner and the flowers were
placed with an artistic hand. The lanai
upon which Mrs. Widdifield and Miss
Widdifield received was transformed into
a lower. The general scheme of decora-
t.orsswas to make the house as tropical
lcokiA as the flora of Hawaii would al
lew. Nlnana trees taken wholly from
the grotAd were placed around the lanai
concealing native orchestra, which
] played and sang Hawaiis music. Jardi-
| nieres of carnations and crysanthemums
were placed in corners and inches, from
which the deep hues peeped in artistic
confusion. In the parlor festoons OF
green ribbons with tracery of green
MALE hung from the chandeliers. Palms
and great masses of ferns filled the din.
ling-lanai and clustered about the door
ways. Miss Marion Scott, Miss Gertrude
Scott. Miss Kathleen Cartwright, Miss
Ella Stansbury, Miss Katheryn and Mis-:
Mary Widdifield assisted at the tables
at which dainty refreshments were serv.
ed. Mrs. E. d. Tenney, Mrs P. Boyd ant
Mrs. Nellie Noonan presided at the punch
nd inf foh1 GrC RalI
ed in handsome gown Of white lace ovel
Lavender silk. Miss Widdifields gown wa.
a pretty white organdie and lace creation
The invited guests were:
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-10-20

The interior of the Masonic Temple wAs
transformed into a tropical scene Of beau
~ yesterday in honor Of the coming Shri-
hers. Great branchesl of palms were
brought to the building at an early hour
yesterday and decorators spent most of
the day In arranging them about the an
te-rooms and in the temple hall. Every
thing is in readiness for receiving the pill
grims today, but there is bare POSSIBLE
ity that the Zealandia will not put in an
appearance until tomorrow morning-in
time for church.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-10-20

Mrs. Jacob Moritz returned on Friday
from visit to her old home in Honolulu
in the Hawaiian Islands, says the Salt
Lake Herald of September 30. This is the
place of Mrs. Moritk's birth and her par
ents are still nving there. She was at
her home for three months this summer
and returns to Salt Lake still firm in the
belief that Honolulu Is the best place on
earth. Mr.. Moritz met his wife In San
Francisco and accompanied her home
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-10-20

The engagement of Miss Mary McNutt
y. San francisco and Lieut.. Ashton Pot
noiulu friends. Miss McNutt has larpe
number OF friends in Honolulu, hayine
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-10-20

Mrs. Lincoln Karmany, wife of Major
Lincoln Karmany, U. S. NJ. c., has return
ed from pleasant summering at Lebarl-
on, Pa, and has reopened her Washing
ton house, No. 22S New Jersey avenue.
MRS. karmany is remembered pleasantly
in Honolulu, where she spent several
months some years since, and endeared
herself to a wide circle of warm friends
oy charming manner and pleasant per-
senaiffy.-Army and Navy Journal
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-10-20

Mrs. 1hihi and Mrs. Karratti the Ha-
waiian table; Mrs. Willis and Miss Walk
er. Ice cream table; Mrs. Freeth AMI
Miss Ladd, candy table; the Misses Har-
ris. grab box; Miss Mac1ntyre, coffee ia
BILE; Mrs. Bowman. lemonade table.
A poi lunch will be served between the
hours of II and 2
| Contributions for the various tables are
| tn be sent to the ladies whose names are
| mentioned above. &
Douglas Island news., 1900-05-02
The NOrthIand The Latest News, from Reliable Sources, Concerning the Great
 North, Condensed.
Information for Everybody.

People back in the states have heard of the Koyukuk strike, and already prospectors are coming in by steamer enroute for that territory.
 Mrs. Relfe,of Seattle, mother of Lynn Relic of the fated Clayson-Relfe- -Oleson party, is said to have gone insane in her anxiety for her missing son.
 The census just completed at Daw- son discloses the fact that there are, in that district, 5539 Americans, 2767 Brit ish and 499 ofother nationalities.
 The Juneau-AIaska mine, at the head of Silver Bow basin, near Juneau, will be developed this summer and a force of 100 men put at work at once.
 Men that profess to know whereof they speak, say that Nome can be reach ed much earlier this season by the Iu- kon than by the all-ocean route.
 DIV. Eye, editor of the Atlin Claim, is on his way to Nome. He says Atlin is a good camp, but he prefers to do business under the stars and stripes.
 Leo Dumar, formerly manager of the Bennett Sun, is taking printing plant to Nome, where he will establish pa- Der to he known as the Nome Enter prise.
 The old flagstaff that has been prom inent at Mary Island for several years has been moved to Ketchikan, and will be used for flying Uncle Sam's signal colors.
 The Budget complains that Skagway has a lot of musicians who do not know a bar of music from bar of soap. But this, however, does not bar them from playing.
 A rich copper lead has been located on Gribble Island, 400 miles north of Vancouver. It is said that a little development will make the property worth s2,OOO,OOO.
 A strike at Bonanza, 9 miles south of Nome, has set the people of that great mining center fairly crazy. Some claims in that district are held to be worth S1,OOO,OOO.
 The rose quartz, heavily impregnated with gold, that is being found on Spruce creek, commands fancy prices as specimens because of its exquisite texture and color.
 Capt. P. N. Seiberg, of Skagway, left there last week for Nome, where he has been commissioned to organize a com pany of Alaska National Guards, to be known as Go. D.
 Skagway people are in squabble over the location of the new army post, Two sites have been proposed, and much difference of opinion exists as to the most desirable.
Douglas Island news., 1900-05-02

While the Shirley was being unload ed at Skagway, box of dynamite fell to the deck, distance of 12 feet, with such force as to shatter the box, but fortunately for all concerned the dyn- amite didn't make any noise about it's rough treatment.
 The Koyukuk stampede is developing in proportions, and many old timers profess to believe that another Klondike has been discovered. The trails in the interior have broken up, and the water courses will now have to be relied upon in reaching this new Mecca.
 All the wood for miles east and west of Nome has been gathered up and is being zealousIy protected by it's fortu- nate possessors. Wood stealing is so prevalent that shotgun quarantine has been established over all piles that are beginning to look sick.
 Government carriers arrived in Skag- way April 23rd direct from Nome with mail from that place, St. Michael, Tan ana, Eagle and Dawson Nothing of great importance concerning that camp was received. This will be the last mail up the river before navigation opens.
 Dawson business men are said to be purchasing large blocks of real estate in White Horse The northern termi- nus of the White Pass R. R. will be at this point for some time to come and this in connection with the copper mines in that vicinity is expected to give the place a boost.
 A new strike is reported seventy-five miles above the mouth of White river, stream that empties into the Yukon F miles above Stewart river. Pros poets run from 10 to 50 cents to the pan, with bed rock from 8 to 12 feet. Men are making from 31O to 53O per day and stampede is on from Dawson.
 Reports of new strikes in the Vicini- ty of Nome are being received with such rapidity that the citizens of that place are becoming bewildered and do not know which way to turn in order to strike it the richest. Never mind. Relief is on the way, and there will be others who will gladly share their anx- iety.
 By private letter from Dawson we learn that the rush from that place to Nome when the river breaks up will be something phenomenal. Every steam CT, barge, scow and water craft of any description that can be utilized will be pressed into service, and all will be crowded. The writer says that the weather on the Klondike is warm and snow is all gone. This under date of April 10th.
 Leon Sloss, an officer of the Alaska Commercial company, estimates the number going to Nome this year at 16,- GOO. considerably lower estimate than is generally made by those in position to do little close figuring. He says there will be about fifty vessels engag- ed in the service. 75OO will go north on the first trip, $500 on the second, and probably 25OO will go in by the Yukon river route, and the remaining trips will accommodate the stragglers, bring ing the total up to the number above stated. According to MT. Sloss' under. standing there are not enough boats on the entire coast available for the Alaska service that could begin to furnish transportation for 50,00O people.
Douglas Island news., 1900-05-02

As if gold itself was not sufficiently attractive to incite stampede, the ru- nor has been put into circulation that diamonds and rubies may also be found in the sand upon the beach at Cape Nome. Let the good work continue. If good strong lead of free lunches could be developed in that enterpris- ing section, the name and fame of Nome will be spoken in every tongue, and the next annual convention of the Sons of Rest can be secured with but little eff fort
 The upper Yukon steamers are at present distributed at the following points along the river: Canadian, Col umbian, and Yukoner, at Dawson; Ter Till, Lightning, and Light, at Indian River; Jos. Closseth, at Steamboat Slough; r. K. Gustin, at Stewart; Rein deer, at Five Fingers; Sibyl and Flor ence S., at Hootalinqua; Ora, Flora, Philip B. Lee and Gov. Pingree, at Lower La Barge; Anglian, at head of La Barge; Victoria, at White Horse; Nora, at foot of Marsh Lake; Australian, Bailey, Silton, Olive May, and Ogilvie, at Bennett; Seattle No. l Seattle No. ?, Seattle No. 3, Rock Is- land, w. K. Merwin and J. c. Barr, of the Lower River fleet, are now at Daw- son.
 Jas. McClusky, the Alaska pioneer whose home is in Juneau, recently paid a visit to Skagway, and gave the Budget man few lines from the book of his Alaska experiences. He in company with 20 other men made up the first party of white men to cross the sum- init at Chilkoot Pass. This was in the early part of June, 1879. They penetra- ted the interior as far as the mouth of the Hootalinqua river. On the way in couple of sheep were shot at Sheep Camp and at Caribou crossing a cari- bou was killed in shallow water, from which incidents the places derived their names. He says that "Hoochi- noo," the name for whiskey, had it's or igin in the fact that the first brew was distilled by man named Mike Sulli- van near the Indian town of Hoochi- moo.
 The following is the Dawson City style of calling off at swell dancing af- fairs, and is shot at the dancers in mu- sical monotone: "S'lute your ladies, all togetherl Ladies opposite the same! Hit the Timber with your leather! Bal ance all and swing your damel Bunch the heifers in the middle! Circle stags and do-se-do! Pay attention to the f1d dle! Swing her round and off you gol First four forward; back to placesl Second fellow-shufe back! Now you've got it down to cases-Swing lem till their trotters crack Gents all right a. heel and toeing! Swing lem; kiss lem, if you kin! On to next and keep a-goin', Till you hit your pards ag'in! Gents to center; ladies round 'em! Form bas- ket; balance all! Whirl yer gals to where you found 'eml Promenade a. round the hall! Balance to your pards and trot lem Round the circle double quick! Grab and kiss lem while you've got 'em-aold lem to it if they kick! Ladies, left hand to your sonniesl Alamanl Grand right and leftl Balance all, an swing yer honeys-Pick lem up and feel their heftI Promenade like skeery cattle-Balance all and swing yer sweetsl Shake yer spurs and make lem rattle! Keno! Promenade to seats!
Douglas Island news., 1900-05-02

The Atlin Board of Trade will issue a pamphlet descriptive of that country, it's quartz and placer resources, and some general information. Not a bad scheme for any community.
 A saw mill with capacity of 10000 feet of Ium Der per day, and giving em- ployment to 60 men is to be built i'm mediateIy at Caribou crossing, machin- cry having already arrived at Skag- way.
 John Barrett is building large ho- tel at White Horse. The copper mines in that vicinity are expected to make a city of this place, and enthusiasts pre- dict a population of 10000 in the near future.
 Nearly all the hill side from Skagway to White Pass city has been staked, says the Alaskan, owing to an impor- tant discovery of high grade quartz. Groupings on the discovery assay S26 to the ton in gold.
 A rich platinum deposit is said to have be en discovered in the Copper river district, Alaska, which at the sur face yeiIds S13 to the ton. At 315 feet yeilds Sl9,OOO to the ton, and at 6 feet ;E |. c0O OOO tO +ba ion
 M. de la Marre, the Frenchman who recently attempted to make the trip to Dawson on an automobile, went south last week to purchase a hydraulic plant for property owned by him on Boulder creek, Atlin District.
 J. Philip and Joseph Ernst, of Daw- son, have ordered a first class job office and printing plant to be shipped from Seattle to Nome, and they will leave Dawson for that point on the first steamer down the Yukon.
 All steamers from the south are heavily loaded with passengers, which may be taken as a good indication that southeastern Alaska is not to be entire Iy overlooked this year, notwithstand- ing the star attraction at Nome.
 T. G. Wilson, a Dawson trading man, is authority for the statement that the KIondike will be a good place to seek labor this summer, owing to the Nome rush and the increased amount of de- velopment contemplated in that dis trict.
 There is said to be newly discover ed deposit of coal on the coast, of high grade and big quantities, that can be delivered at Skagway for S3.50 per ton. This property has been exploited by experts and will be developed as soon as possible.
 Track laying on the White Pass R. R. between Caribou and White Horse is progressing at the rate of 21a miles per day. The track is expected to be completed to the latter point within ten days after the ice goes out of Lake Bennett, says the Sun.
 The Skagway Mckinley club is de- batting the advisability of asking con gress for territorial form of govern ment for Alaska. We don't know just what influence the Mckinley club may have in Washington, but fit has pull we hope it may be exerted to the end that Alaska may be recognized as a very promising offspring of Uncle Sam, and not an illegitimate without heritage
Douglas Island news., 1900-05-02
CHURCH DIRECTORY.
CATHOLIC CHURCH;

Mass with Sermon lO;00 A. M' Sunday School S'W r. VI Ri' Rosary. Lecture and Benediction 7;O0 P M.
 Priest, Rev. Father P. c. Bougis, .. d.. CONGREGATIONALC CHURCH-Rev. H. Ham mond Cole, pastor. Regular services, every Sunday. in the morning at lO:SO o'clock' anG Tn the evening at 7:45 o'clock. Sunday school in the afternoon at o'clock. The Society or Christian Endeayor meets every "Wednesday Syan;nSs ar :45 o'clock. Seats free The public cordially invited to attend.
 EPISCOPAL CHURCH Services held at Odd Fellows Hall every Sunday evening.
 Rev. H. J. Gurr. FRIENDS CHURCH-Regular services at the The New Friends Church. Sabbath School iV u' III III Native Services II a. iIt: EVenine, Services, For Whites. I:49 Prayer meeting. Wednesday evening at a:59 a:59 Christian Endeavor, Friday evening at S:UOO Junior c. E. Saturday %'VV Teacbers' meeting every Monday evening aI & o'clock at private houses. , Snv and all are cordially invited and wei comed at all of these services.
 REV. c. N. REPLoGLE, Pastor.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-24
SPANISH WAR CLAIMS.
Commissioners Evans Says They Are Be
Ing Adjudicated as Rapidly as Posi-
BILE.

Washington, October 23.--Many in
cuiries have been made recently at the
pension office as to the status of claims
filed for pensions by soldiers of the Span
ish-American war. Commissioner Evans
said today that the bureau scarcely had
time to respond to all the inquiries, but
that the claims were being adjudicated
as rapidly as possible.
He added that some of the claims had
been delayed by the difficulty in obtain
ing the necessary Official records at the
war department..
''There have been filed "a, 900 claims on
account of the Spanish-American war,
up to Monday morning, October 22, y
said the commissioner. ''CalIs have been
made for evidence in 3, ,424 of these claims,
Medical examinations have been ordered
by this bureau in 28. 324 claims. The
difference between the number OF claims
filed and the number of medical exami-
nations ordered, practically represent the
number of widows and dependents
claims; 1887 of these claims have been
adjudicated already.
when the division was organized, hay
Ing charge OF these claims, all claims of
widows and claims for gunshot wounds
and severe disabilities of soldiers, were
given the right of way, practically MAX
Ing them special and they were promptly
adjudicatd.
Twenty five clerks were assigned to
do this work, and, like other divisions OF
tn bureau, the work is now practically
current. All classes OF claims are
treated alike, as provided by law and the
established practice"
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-24
NOMINATIONS BY GOVERNOR.


Augusta, October 93.-The following
nominations were made by Gov. Powers
today:
Judge Of Municipal Court of Farming
ton-A. l., Henderson, Pennington.
Member of Board of Pharmacy Percy
L. Lord, Calais.
Inspector OF Prisons and Jails-William
L. Soribner, Springfield.
Coroners-AndreW J. Rich, Francis
L.. Littleheld, and Eben N. Perry, Port
land,
10 administer oaths, acknowledge
deeds and sOlemnize marriages-Ella M.
Hanson, Portland.
Trial Justices-Herbert M. Sylvester,
Otisfeld; Moses A. Drew, Alfred.
Notar1es Public-Herbert w. Robinson,
Portland; Aretas b. Stearns, Rumford
alls; B. Emery Pratt, East Livermore; ;
Levi Turner, Portland; Hello FL. King,
Frank B. Ross, Biddeford; George W..
Ross, Lewiston: Arthur L. Morrison
Rumford Falls; Thomas j. Southland,
Richmond; Joseph e. Lewis, BowdOin
Centre.
Justices of the Peace and Quorum
Herman w. Susskraut, Portland; Emery
G. Wilson, POrtland Charles L. Macur-
da, Wiscasset; Augustus H. H.Jordan, Gar
diner; Ashley St. Clair, Calais; @. j..
Nichols, Portland; Samuel p. Cushman,
Hebron; Charles l.. Marston, Yarmouth
Augustus N. Linsoott, IhomastOn; John
A, Morrill,, Auburn; ElW1n III. Gleason,
Rumford Fallsy Guy IL. Sturgis, Port
land; Willis I. EmmOns, Alfred; H
Lor1n Merrill, Parsonsfield Stephen G.
Perry. Portland.