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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-04-27
To Restrict Porto Rico Franchises

Washington, April 21.-The house
committee on insular affairs voted to-
day to amend the Foraker resolution
so al to MAKE franchises and conce
sions imperative until approved by
the president; also placing rigorous re-
strictions on charters to private cor
porations.
The original resolution coming over
from the senate simply carried out the
recent recommendation Of the presi-
dent, extending the terms Of officers
now serving in Porto Rico until their
successors are appointed. There was
no division on that, the main question
being as to whether this resolution
should carry the franchise restrictions
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-04-27
FEDERAL sUPREsE COURT.

Washington, April 2.-After devot-
ing next Monday and Tuesday to hear
ing argument in the Kentucky govern
orship case, the supreme court viii
take a recess until h 18th OF May. A
sitting will be held on the 18th for the
purpose of announcing opinions and
hearing motions. It is expected that
another ADJOURNMENT will then be TAX
en- until May 21st and hat a sitting
will then be held for the purpose Of
delivering opinions only, a inal ad-
journment for h term being taken
on that date.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-04-27
COAST LINE CONSOLATION.
The South Carolina Stockholders En-
dorse the Measure.

Charleston, S. c., April 21.-At a spe-
cial meeting of the stockholders of
the Atlantic Coast Line held here to-
day the plan of consolidating the lines
of the company was ratified. w. G.
Elliott was elected president; Harry
Walters, first vice president; Alexan-
der Hamilton, second vice president.
and c.. S. Gadsden, third vic president
The action today was identical with
that taken at Richmond and Whining
ton within the last few days. The sys-
tenn will own INC control 1900 miles
of railroad.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-04-27

Did it ever occur to you that a. little
Perry Davis Pain-Killer on the end of
the finger applied once or twice to a
mosquito bite would counterfeit the
poison n speedily reduce the swell
ing! Fam Killer will also cure bites
and stings of other poisonous insects
las well as reptiles. See directions as
ito use upon wrapper on each bottle.
avoid substitutes, there is but one Pain
KILLER, Perry Davis. Price Csc and SOC.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-04-27
Red Hot From the Gun

Was the bail that hit G.. B.. Steadman,
Of Neward. Mich, in the Civil War. II
caused horrible Ulcers that no treat
menr helped for 20 years. Then Buck
lens Arnica Saive cured him. Cures
Cuts. Bruises. Burns. Bo!ls. Feions.
Corns, Skin Eruptions. Best Pile cure
on earth. Is cts. a box. Cure guarant-
eed. Sold by r.. r. Bethany. Druggist.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-04-27
BERRY HOWARD IN HIDING.

Middleboro, KY, April 25.-County
officials who went to the home Of Ber-
~ Howard with a warrant for his ar
rest on the indictment for the assassi-
nation OF William Goebel, failed to find
him at his usual place of residence in
the mountains.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-04-27
FIGHTING DAY AND NIGHT
ABOUT THE BELeAGUREO BRITISH
CAMP AT WEPeNeR.
THE BRITISH LOSS VERY HEAVY

Their Trenches Flooded and the Men
Forced Out, to be Picked Off by Boer
Sharpshooters General Rundle's
ment Asks Permission to Send Chap
lain and Neutral Consul to st. Helena.
To Organize Military Balloon Service
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-04-27
Ham Roll! Ham Roll!
A
MEAT DELICACY.
ECONOMY FOR DEALERS.
The Superior Of any Ham on the Market.

There is no waste in selling IL.
Every bit Of it can be sold at full
price.
Being boneless it is one-fourth
cheaper.
It is specially cured by a patented
method .
1t is never coarse in texture.
1t is too salt or TOO dry.
The fat and lean are nicely proper
toned.
1t invariably pleases the
1t is sold by the following retail
grocers.
King Grocery Co.. Fourth Street. r.
R. Bridge.
s. w. Sanders, Market and Second.
T. A Montgomery. Second and Castle
]. P. Montgomery, Third and Castle.
L. D.. Bordeaux. Second and Dawson
I. B. Rhodes, Front Street Market.
II. J. Bierman. Market. bet. Second
and Third.
G.. w. Runge, Castle and Sixth.
J. b. Fales, Castle and Seventh.
]. Q. Herring, Fourth and Nun.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-04-27
BOER MESSENGERS ESCORTED
TO OUTPOSTS.

Elandslaagte, April 23.-Boer mes
sengers who arrived in camp this
morning were identified as Reus, a So
licitor from Boskburg, and Edwards,
notorious for his anti-English speech
after the Jameson raid. They brought
a letter from the Boer general to the
commanding officer here. They were
much surprised at the ordinary appear
ance of the camp. ReuS declared they
were only getting used to the war now
and hat the soldiers were only begin
ming to fight. The messengers were
finally escorted to the outpost.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-03-01

BARK EAST AFRICAN ALMOST
SUNK.
Water Pumped Into Her All Night
Explosion of Gas Blows Up the
Hatches This Morning.

The British bark East African, Cap
tain Decent, was found to be more SER
iously on fire than ever this morning,
and the captain decided to sink the ves-
sci at the wharf in order to save her.
At about half past seven, after fire
engine had been pumping water into
the hold all night, the matches all blew
up, from an explosion of gas below.
Smoke poured from all the matches and
openings, and the deck near the main
mast began to get hot.
Water was kept flowing into the main
hatch and the bark slowly settled in the
water. 1t was the intention to keep
on filling her until she sank. There is
about twenty-eight feet of water at
the end of Irmgard wharf, where she
lies, and it was calculated that there
would be about three or four feet of
water on the deck when she settled in
the mud. There was great danger that
the vessel would not stand up, however,
and if she keeled over her rigging would
do a great deal of damage, and she
would block the harbor for a long time.
Catain Pritchard of the GIenessIin,
and Captain Evans of the Conway Cas-
tie, which is one of the vessels that
would be blocked if the East African
sank, were on the scene early during
the morning, and consulted with Cap
tain Decent as to what should be done
Sinking the vessel appeared to be the
only plan, and Captain Pritchard went
below under the forecastle to try and
find the seacock, with a view to opening
1t and letting the water in more quickly
than it could be pumped The opening
could ont be got at however. The en-
tire hold was full of smoke at this time
and there were several small explosions
below. Some of those on deck began to
get out of the way to avoid a possibly
larger explosion or sudden sinking of
the vessel.
Captain Decent ordered a small hole
cut in the deck near the main hatch,
where the fire seemed to be the hottest
and a stream of water was turned in
here with good effect. In an hour the
smoke was much less in volume A
large crowd that was waiting to see the
vessel sink or keel over was disap-
pointed.
A board of surveyors, consisting Of
Captain Evans of the Conway Castle
Captain Young of the Forthbank, and
Captain Bremner of the Aspice decided
that 1T was not necessary to sink the
vessel. They recommend the discharg-
ing of the cargo as rapidly as possible.
with view to getting at the fire. I'm
less the fire increases very rapidly when
the matches are opened it appears likely
that the extreme measure of sinking
the vessel will be avoided.
The East Africans cargo was found
to be on fire last Sunday, when the Iro-
quois pumped water in till the bark
was thought to be safe. Last night
the fire increased so that the fire de-
partment was called in to begin work
over again. 1t is the general opinion
that nothing but complete submersion
can put out the fire except discharging
the cargo and getting at the right place
with water.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-03-01
4 CHANCE FOR INTER ISLAND
SHIPMENTS.
Efforts to Devise Rules BY Which
Freight May Be Sent to Other
Islands.

This morning the Board of Health
committee which was appointed to look
into the matter of modifying water
front quarantine regulations, made a
tour of the water front. The commit
tee is now preparing a report. rhe
result of it's deliberations will proba-
bly, be the end of the rules that prevent
inter-island traffic, as the committee is
preparing a very complete report on
methods by which freight may be han
died safely.
The party which visited the wharves
this morning consisted of Collector
General Stackable, George w. Smith
Captain Campbell, Water Front Super
intendent; Professor Shorey the food
inspector, Port Surveyor Stratemeyer
Fred Lowrey, Mr.. Humberg, and Mr.
Wakefield. The last named represent
ing shipping firms interested in the
rules to be adopted.
The present rules stop almost en-
tirely the shipping of most kinds or
freight. The committees object is to
remove this restriction as far as II is
safe to do so, and to present to the
Board of Health for approval, detaiied
rules for the handling of inter-island
freight. 1t is thought that arrange
ments will be made bywhiCh everything
but oriental goods may be shipped from
here to other islands. The committee
will decide upon the means of fumiga-
tion, by hot air or sulphur, upon the
matter of sprinkling and what is the
best stuff for disinfection.
Great shipping activity will follow at
once if the Board of Health adopts the
expected rules. Every firm in the bust
ness is waiting for a chance to send out
quantities of stuff of all kinds. The
new rules will be the first sign of Hon
olulus release from the extreme dan
ger and consequently strict quarantine
that has tied up business so effectually
for over two months.
The report of the committee will be
given to the Board of Health tomor-
row.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-03-01
WORK FOR THE CHILDREN
INTEREST sHROWN IN CASTLE
HOME.
Generous Donors Offer 70 Furnish Par
Means Committee.-Fut Plans.

A meeting of the committee on ways
and means of the Castle Home was
held at the home this morning. Reports
were received showing very satisfacto-
ry progress in the work of preparing
the home for it's beneficiaries and in
in the Inauguration of the work laid out
for the home to do.
The plague has interfered very much
with the actual reception of children IN
to the home, but ii is said that 1t has
shown the need of such a home in II
very striking manner, and has enlisted
much interest in it, A great many dom
ors have come forward with something
necessary or useful for the home. Cen
tral Union Church Sunday school has
decided to completely furnish one room
in the home. individuals and groups
of other individuals have come forward
to furnish other rooms. And besides
this others have sent particular articles
of furniture to be used where IL will be
of the most service.
1t is the intention to name each room
after the individual or organization
which furnishes it. Mrs. Weaver, who
has taken charge of the home, intends
to make use of this fact in the train
ing of the children. She will seek 70
impress on them that this fact is PROOF
that some one is interested in them, ana
thinks of them, and that therefore in
these furnishings, there is due from
them sense of responsibility and rec
ognition of the interest shown, not
sense of obligation to the donor, but
of recognition of kindliness.
Mrs. Weaver intends to keep the
management and training of the home
as far away from the institution
idea as possible. There will be nothing
savoring of a uniform for the chill
dren, but each will be dressed as ap-
propriately as possible, and as individ-
ually as possible, and will be taught
to make it's own clothing as far as
possible. The effort will be to make it
in fact, a home for the children. one
that they can look back to as children
look back to the parental home.
There have been a number of appli-
cations for admittance to the home,
but up to the present the home has
not actually received any. 1t will not
be the effort of the management to try
and fill up the home to it's capacity inn
mediately. 1t will do nothing to create
demand for charity. 1t will receive
children as 1t finds those who need IT'S
shelter.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-03-01
sPLITTING uP FINEs.

The nine opium smokers arrested
night before last near the Oahu rail-
road station came before Judge Wilcox
this morning. They were brought to
the bar of the court in squads in the
same way they had paired off in rela-
tion to pipes at the opium den. First
there were two who had been found
using one pipe. One of them pleaded
guilty and was fined $50, the lowest
fine authorized by the. statute. The
other pleaded not guilty and nolle
pros. was entered.
The next squad contained three, one
of whom pleaded guilty and was fined
$50, and the other two pleaded not
guilty and the charges against them
We're nolle pressed. There were four in
the next squad, and one of them plead
ed guilty.
IT ought to fine him a hundred dol
lars" said Judge Wilcox, " to make the
thing even. Three to one let's 'em off
pretty easy"
Deputy Marshal Chillingworth ex-
planned that as there was only one pipe
and layout in each squad he would be
unable to prove that those not actually
found smoking had been smoking and
therefore he was compelled to enter a
nolle pros. as to those pleading not
guilty. So the scape goat of the last
squad was fined $50.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-03-01
FOUND AT HOPKINS SWITCH.
WAIKIKI.
Old Chinaman Who Was Released
From Kalihi Camp Last Friday.
Tracing Kee Mung's Movements.

Today-Plague deaths, 0; plague
cases, o; suspicious cases, l.
There is a case in the Kakaako lsst
house today with almost unmistakable
symptoms of plague. Yong Look,
Chinaman, aged go, is the patient.
Just beyond Hopkins switch, Wal
kiki road, on the makai side, is a small
of the owner occupies the premises. 1t
was from This place that the plague pa
tient of this morning came.
About $3.50 this morning Inspector
Boyd, Of that apana, reported the man
as very sick DR.. Peterson went out
and found plague symptoms so pro-
nounced that he had the patient re-
rloved to the pest house as quickly as
possible. Officer Fox had one of his
men take charge of the premises and a
thorough quarantine was established.
Ah Sam and ten others are held and
will be sent to Kalihi
Parts of the history of the case are
obscure. Saturday morning Yong Look
with his wife and four children arriv-
ed at the house of All Sam and asked
to stop there. They said they were re-
leased from the Kalihi detention camp
the day before Friday, and had slept
that night on the roadside. They have
been at All Sans place ever since.
The Board of Health would like to
know about the movements of the fam
lily Friday night. 1t is not believed by
many that they really slept on the
roadside. On the other hand it is sup
posed that they slept that night in some
infected place, perhaps around Aqua,
the district from which the plague vic
tim of Tuesday night came.
All Sam is a perfectly reliable man
and his word in regard to the family
is believed. He has been working
steadily for some years for Mr.. Desky
and is quite we'll known all over town.
AS to the movements Of the family
Friday night he apparently knows no
thing except what they told him, as
given above.
Judge c. F. Peterson has struck a
snag in tracing the movements of Kee
Mung, the Chinaman who died Tues
day night in the long house back of
the naval reservation, in Aqua. From
the testimony of persons in position to
know it would seem that about a week
ago Kee Mung disappeared from the
house and was gone until Tuesday
evening when he was brought back by
friends in a rather bad condition of
health. A little later he became so bad
that Dr. McGrew was called and death
came at a. m. Judge Peterson Is
trying very hard to find where the
nights during this period were spent
AS was stated yesterday Kee Mung
bad a stall in the fish market, Waikiki
side near the makai front. This stall
and the neighboring one have been
quarantined and the occupants taken to
quarantine.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-03-01
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
NOTICE.

United Chinese Society has appointed
the following Chinese merchants, as a
subscription committee to solicit funds
for the taking care of the poorer class
of Chinese who were sufferers by the
late fire, and who are unable at the
present time to provide the necessaries
of life for themselves, to wit:
Hong Quon, Yee Chin, Vim Quon L.
Ahlo, Chu Gem, Lum Zip, Young Chu
Quon, c. Winan, T. Kat Poo and Wong
Leong, of which committee, Mr.. Yee
Chin is president, Mr.. YIN Quon, treas
urer and Mr. C. Yee Shang, secretary.
The Government has very kindly Of
fered to provide shelter for those who
are in need of the same on Vineyard
street. for which the Chinese Consul
and the committees feel very grateful
and it is the intention of this commit
tees, to solicit funds from all persons
who are charitably inclined for the pur-
poses Of purchasing food and clothing.
There has been no time that the Chi
nese have been in need of assistance
more than at present, and it is to be
hoped that donations will come in liber-
ally
The personel of the committee is
guarantee that all funds will be justly
expended.
Any one desiring to subscribe for the
objects above set forth may hand their
contributions to Mr.. Vim Quon, care of
Wing On Tai Company, King street,
Honolulu.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-03-01
SENSATIONAL CHARGE IN SUIT
FOR DIVORCE.
Mrs. Creighton Says Her Husband
Tried to Kill Her.-More Claims
Some Estate Matters.

Mrs. Charles Creighton will press her
suit at the coming term of the Circuit
Court for divorce. This matter has
been pending for some time, having
been suspended by the petitioner from
one term to the other. In the Circuit
Court today Mrs. Creighton asked to
insert an amendment to her petition,
reading as follows:
THAT on February 5, 1900, at Homo
lulu, said respondent threatened to Kill
your petitioner, and did attempt to kill
her by shooting at her with a loaded
revolver"
If admitted this amendment will be-
ented.
Several claims for fire damages were
filed in the Supreme Court today All
were from persons who lived in the
Weaver block at the corner of South
street and Kawaiahao lane William
Dix wants $780, When taken to
quarantine he left his belongings be-
hind, and the same were burned. The
other claimants are b. Gomez, $50. 20,
and A. Andrew S3O35.
j. M. Dowsett today filed his final
accounts as the administrator for the
estate of the late j. I. Dowsett, and
asks for an accounting and his dis
charge. He charges the sum of $685.
561 ~, and asks to be allowed $79,524. .12.
j. F. Morgan today filed a petition
in the Circuit Court for the probate OF
the will of the late Mrs Catharlne Nor
gan. The property consists of TWO
houses and a lot in Beretania street,
valued at $4,000, and personal effects.
There are three beneficaries-E. j.
Morgan, j. F. Morgan and Mrs Charles
j. Mccarthy. The petition asks that the
first two be appointed administrators
of the estate.
John Ena was yesterday appointed
ancillary administrator of the estate OF
the late Julius Hoting under bonds in
the sum of 100000
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-03-01
QUARANTINE WHARF.

Shipping men are much impressed
with the value of the new quarantine
wharf as a permanent institution.
There are already indications that the
government will be beseiged with ap-
plications to lease the property when
the plague is over. 1t is pointed out
that the wharf is of sufficient size 10
hold immense shipments of sugar. Ship
ping men think that the government
will eventually lease the property, but
on condition that 1t may be taken back
at any time in case of new epidemlc.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-03-01
TEACHERS IN QUARANTINE.

The following teachers and others
went into quarantine at six o'clock last
evening at H. S. Townsend's cottage
in Manoa Valley in the hope of being
able to leave shortly for the other is
lands: Miss Payne, Miss A. Blackstad.
Miss Anna Blackstad, Mrs. L. Burnan
and child, Mrs. H. N. Dennison and
child, Miss Imogene Hart, Mrs. Esther
Lyman LillibridEe Miss Frances Eaton
Miss A. y. Hadley, Miss II. f. Coan,
Mrs. Scrimger, Miss A. d. Wishard and
Miss z. Finkler
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-03-01
WANT COURT OPENED.

At a meeting of the Bar Association
held yesterday afternoon A. B. Nc
Clanahan, Lorrin Andrews and T. Nc
Cants Stewart were appointed a com
mittee to consult with the Citizens
Sanitary Committee in regard to be-
ginning the hearing of jury waived
cases in the Circuit Court next Monday
morning.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-03-01
OR CAMARINos' REFRIGERAToR

Per S. S. Australia-Peaches Grapes,
Oranges, Lemons, Lines, Celery, Caull-
flower, Cabbage, Pears Plums, Fresh
Salmon, Founders, Halibut Crabs
Eastern and California oysters Gin Tin
and ShelD, all Game in Season, Tur-
keys. Chickens. New crop OF Nuts and
Dried Fruits, Onions, Burbank Potat-
oes, Swiss, Parmasan, Rockefort New
Zealand and California Cream Cheese,
olives. All kinds of Dried Fruits
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-03-01

The Only Hawaiian Scenic Calen-
der"-the best ever published-just the
thing to mail home--beautifu views
elegant work-sweet understanding
that will delight those who have only
read, but who have never seen the
Paradise of the Pacific"
For sale only by The Golden Rule
Bazaar.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-03-01
KAHooKANo's EsTATB.

Enoch Johnson has filed a petition in
the Circuit Court to be appointed ad-
ministrator of the estate of the late
j. K. Kahookano. The property is as
follows: Land in North Kohala, value
unknown; life insurance, $4,000; twenty
five shares Kamalo stock; eight shares
Olaa; thirty shares Hawaii Land Com
pany; cash in the bank of Bishop &
Co. The heirs are a wife and fve
children.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-03-01
HERE IS A CHANCE TO DO SOME
ONE A KINDNESS.

If the reader of this should chance to
know OF any one who is subject to at
tacks Of bilious collie he can do him no
greater favor than to tell him of Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. 1t always gives prompt re-
lief For sale by all dealers and drug
gists. Benson, Smith & Co., general
agents, Hawaiian Islands.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-03-01
LONE PATIENT DIES.

The lone patient in the consumption
ward at the Kerosene warehouse camp
died last night. His name was John
l<anoa, aged 20. This morning the
body was taken to the crenatory and
burned
The case was a bad one. RE pa
tent came from a house in which was
a large number of people.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-03-01
A DRAYMANs MIsTAKE.

By a misunderstanding on the part
Of drayman a few days ago seventy
cases of clear merchandise were taken
to the warehouse in Aala, used for the
storage of goods from infected premises
and there left. James Wakefield, OF
the merchants committee, unravelled
the matter, had the cases fumlgated
and yesterday applied to DR.. Wood for
permission to return the same. The per-
mission was given.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-03-01
HAS FEW EQUALS.

For light running, easy adjustments
and good work the Singer Sewing ma
chine has few equals and no superlors-
B. Bergersen, agent, Bethel street.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-03-01
NEW Subdivision

Cyclomere Park has been subdivided
into lots which are now offered for
sale. These lots are particularly suit
able for manufacturing sites, storage
warehouses and residence purposes,
parties seeking locations conveniently
near to the business portion of the city
will find this a most desirable proper
ty. For terms and particulars, apply
at the Office of Bruce, Waring & Co,
Progress block.