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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-10-15
PARTISAN ACTIVITY
NOT >PERMlTTE
Custom House Receives Circulars
Regarding Employees and
Politics.

Treasury department circulars were
house, the title being Political Assess
ments" While the subject matter is
old, yet the circulars are sent out reg
ularly to all federal employees about
election time, warning against the
levying of political assessments and
partisan activity. Under the caption of
Political Assessments" the circular
states that the civil service act
of January IT, 1883, makes poIiti-
cal assessments of federal officers
and employees a misdemeanor, the
provision of the law being: THAT
no person in the public service is for
reason under any obligation to contrib
ute to any political fund. or to render
any political service, and that he will
not be removed or otherwise prejudiced
for refusing to do So
AS to activity in politics, instructions
are taken from paragraph in a letter
of the attorney general, dated Novem-
Der q, 1901, as follows:
Your attention is directed to a cir
cular of this department issued August
20, 1900, in which Section of the civil
service act of January Is. 1883, forbid
ding any executive officer or employe,
among others, to solicit or receive po-
litical contributions from any officers or
employees of the United States, was
quoted, and all persons serving under
this department were required to OBJ
serve strictly the prohibitions of that
law, and were recommended to refrain
from service on political committees
charged with the collection and dis
bursement of campaign funds I now
repeat the injunctions of that circular,
and add the following further directions
on this subject:
Persons in the government Service
under this department should not act
as chairnen of political organizations,
nor make themselves unduly prominent
in local political matters. 1t is expected
and required that all officers and en-
ployes of this department shall act in
conformity with the views herein set
forth"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-10-15

The payment of $500 to Charles Will
cox would be a moral wrong which, we
trust, there will be some lawful way
to avoid. Wilcox, though a member of
the Republican Executive Committee,
was tool of his brothers party and
for this and other causes, was dropped
from the payroll of the Board of
Health. The Home Rule Legislature
undertook to reward his shady political
services by granting him $400 for extra
work which he did not perform and
which had to be done for him by Mr.
Hendry. If the payment of this money
depends on the willingness of the Pres
ident Of the Board of Health to certify
to services faithfully performed" then
Wilcox will not get cent.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-10-15

The Advertiser feels that the decision
eof Judges De Bolt and Robinson to
draw juries by lot is a matter for pub
lie congratulation. The attack made
by two political judges on the integrity
of the jury system, through the agency
of the now notorious Bailiff act, was
widely and properly resented. This pa
per exposed the intent of the Bailiff act
at the beginning and has fought it ever
since. That it has been discarded by
two honest judges, so far as the picking
of juries is concerned, is good news for
everybody but rascaIs.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-10-15
wANTED-A REVENUE CUTTER.

That the United States needs a rev.
enue cutter here has been said before;
but a new point in its favor has been
brought out by Collector Stackable in
connection with the Japanese local fish
cries. Under the ruling of the Treas
ury Department, all fish caught by
aliens outside the three mile limit and
brought into this market, are subject
to duty; but when the tariff is assessed
the fishermen say that the catch was
made inside the limit and there is no
way for the collector TO prove the con-
trary. AS the fishing is done at night,
the only way to make sure is to have
a government vessel on the fishing
ground to keep watch. This is work,
but for revenue cutter. And it is
work which cannot be confined to the
immediate neighborhood of Honolulu.
Besides all this the islands form
paradise for smugglers and active work
along shore is needed by a sea patrol
to head off the Illegal landing of dutia-
BILE goods, especially opium. brought
from oversee.
A revenue cutter would also be use
full in rescue work 1t frequently hap
pens that private boats have to be sent
after wrecked or disabled ships, the
Ceylon, for instance. For this occa-
sional work of mercy revenue cutter
is well-adapted.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-10-15

The absconding treasurer is likely to
have sought Mexico by the shortest
route. In that case he went to San
Diego and from there either to Tia Ju-
ana on the border or to Ensenada, the
capital of the northern district of Baja
California. Absconders flying south
from San Francisco usually go that
way in spite of the fact that the small
population of the Peninsula, the diff
Guilty of egress and the espionage over
strangers. makes it easy to spot fugi-
tive from American justice
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-10-15
soufelere Uneasy.

JAMESTOWN est. vincent. October
AFTER a week of tranquility La Sou
friere showed signs of disturbance
again yesterday. There was a slight
eruption at O'Clock at night. Today
the volcano resumed it's quietude.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-10-15

The Home Rulers show how little
hope they have when they fall back on
the plea that the Prince is under age
The Queen knows better but the Home
Rulers are careful not to leave the ques-
ton to her. The story may be called,
along with the one that the Prince has
been jailed for criticising Delegate VIII
cox, as one of the last kicks of expiring
stupidity.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-10-15

Central American countries which
express the fear that the United States
intends to take them under the wing
of the eagle are doing all they can to
make suchsa course necessary. These
little hoodliim republics are profession
al disturbers OF the peace whom Uncle
Sam, as the continental policeman, may
soon have to take into custody. Their
safety is in behaving themselves; their
danger lies, not in American "rapaci-
ty,' but in the American sense OF obi
CATION to preserve the peace from moi
infraction.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-10-15

The city of Burlington, Ia, an aver
age municipality, has a tax rate this
year of 1872 mills or nearly eight cents
on the dollar. municipalities come high
but evidently there are people who like
To have them.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-10-15

Prince Kuhio says that the Queen IA
vors his election and the Independent
denies it. But it will be noted with I'M
terest that no denial comes from Liliu7
okalani, who evidently doesn't forget
how wilcox neglected her claim at
Washington to engineer the abortive
Tramway and Kohala schemes and to
urge the doubling of his own salary.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-10-15

Time is cutting wide swath through
the pension rolls. This fiscal year the
mortality has been that of full diyi-
sion Of the old army, 10000 strong. 1t
win not be long before even the Mug
wurnps will not find an issue in the
Dension PAYMENTS
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-10-15

Shamrock III is to be heard FROM
Lipton's new challenge for the America
cup having been issued. Sir Thomas
deserves credit for his pluck and there
are great many Americans who would
be glad to see him win the yachting
trophy
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-10-15

Senator Burton's remarks about the
safety of portable articles when left IN
unlocked rooms will not be punctuated
with applause by the Miles party.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-10-15

The earthquake at Guam occurred on
the END and there was considerable &C
tivity in Kilauea on the 18th and goth
of last month
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-10-15

with coal at $S2 per ton in New York
city and cold weather coming on, the
chance of hearing the riot call is get
ting better every day.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-10-15
REPRESENTATIVE.

This is not the usual October weather
but it Is the sort that suits the water
works.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-10-15
Ancient Tombs Faund

ROME. October 1.-Two tombs of
great antiquity have been discovered
IN the Metropolis in the Forum.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-10-15
gHR PACIFIC
FOR DELEGATE TO CONGRESS.
JoNAH KUH1o KA1ANIANAoLE.

FOR DELEGATE TO CONGRESS.
JONAH KUHIo KALANIANAoLE.
SENATORS.
W. C. ACHI
d. P. r. ISENBERG
L. L. M'CANDLESS
REPRESENTATIVES.
Fourth District
VIM. AYLETT
FRANK ANDRADE
8. f. CHILLINGWORTH
w. w. HARRIS
JONAH KUMALAE
CARLOS A. LONG
Fifth District
NAINOA
BEN NAUKANA
J. N. EZERA
HENRY VIDA
]. L. KAULUKOU
JAS. E. SHAW (KIMO KO)
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-10-15
SENATORS.

W. C. ACHI
D. P. r. ISENBERG
L. L. M'CANDLESS
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-24
PENALTY TOO LIGHT.
Ruffian Who Stoned a Trolley
Car in Union Hill Only
Fined $40.


Frank Corries, twenty-four years old,
of No. 1876 Columbia street, Union Hill,
boarded Boulevard trolley car yester-
day afternoon and made himself a per-
feet nuisance to the conductor and pas
sengers.
Corries had been drinking and thought
he would have little fun. He kept
pulling the bell for the car to stop and
when he found the motorman would not
pay any attention, he amused himself by
causing the car to come to standstilf
by jerking the trolley off the wire. He
also began to ring up fares, and used vile
language to the conductor when he OBJ
jected.
The conductor, Louis Zadeano, of No.
415 Spring street, West Hoboken, could
not stand his actions any longer, and
with considerable trouble managed to put
him off the car.
This did not satisfy Corries and he
gathered handful of stones and threw
them at the car, smashing two windows
and striking several passengers. The
conductor then had him arrested Cor
ries was fined $40 this morning before
Acting Recorder Stein.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-24
WOOD BURNERS"
New Organization Formed to
Down the Coal Trust.

new organization called the Wood
Burners Association was formed few
evenings ago at Murphy's Hall, No. 1856
Montgomery street, with a membership
of twenty-five.
According to the members, everyone
becoming member has to solemnly
promise that from the time he is initiated
into the association he will use no fuel
in his home except wood, and any mem
Der caught burning coal will be dis
missed from the association at once.
The opening meeting was an interesting
one and every member made an address.
The coal trust was denounced in bitter
terms by all present. The election of
officers resulted as. follows:-Samuel
Jaycox, Boss Burner; John Colligan,
Boss Chopper; John Waters, Boss Split
ter; w. Bentley, Assistant Splitter; NJ.
Higgins, Water Tender; James Fallon.
Ash Tender; R. J. Murphy, Purchasing
Agent, and D. Sullivan, cook.
The choppers are:-Captain, H. Han
sen, Fl. Westling, S. Lane, w. Wands,
J. Lunrow, John Mcdonnell, Captain J..
Huttern, J. Hunt, W. Rosinow, G.
Burke, III. Levin, A. Sommers, Captain
y. Conners, III. Christopher and f. Cole
man.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-24
MAY BE FATAL INITIATION
While Being Inducted Into a
Secret Society Candidate
Is Almost Killed.

John Obertufer, Of Shippen street,
West Hoboken, came within an ace of
having his neck broken Sunday night
while benig initiated into membership in
the Hop Up Club, an organization COM
posed of members of various fraternal
organizations in that town. The club
meets in Imperial Hall on Spring street
phomptly at sunset every Sunday after
noon The hall contains a stage
and scenery and when Obertufer
appeared for initiation last night, the
members decided to hoist him up by the
feet by means of a rope. He was
swung from a curtain roller and dropped
into tub of water. The hope broke.
when Obertufer was ten feet from the
floor before the tub of water was in
place and he fell head foremost on the
hard floor.
He was seriously injured about the
head and shoulders, and had to be taken
home No bones were broken, however,
and it was said that he would recover.
The club has promised to pay the doctors
bill 49,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-24

this morning about cleaning sewers
from the men who do the, work. Ihaye
come to the conclusion that just as good
work can be done by the present system
as by any other system. The sewers are
in a frightful condition and they are GO
ing to be cleaned. believe that much
of the trouble is due to the fact Ahat
the house owners are to blame for plug
ging them up. In the case of one COM
plant it was found that the sewer con-
nection was plugged up with rags and
other Instructions. -
WHAT WILL THEY DO?v
no definite action was decided upon
at the conference this morning and I
don't know what the Finance Commits
sioners will do. As for myself, l believe
that the work should be done by the
Street and Water Board with its force
of laborers. 1t is said that the force
should be increased. l have discovered
what the trouble is but am not prepared
to tell what it is. The work will be con-
tinued. think, under different regula-
tions. I'll be in touch with the sewer
cleaners every day. will inspect its
work myself. If find sewer dirty I
will see that it is cleaned"
The conference will be continued to-
morrow morning.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-24
MARRIED TEN YEARS.
Mr.. and Mrs. August Woeckner
Celebrate Their Tin Wedding.

Mr. and Mrs.. August Woeckner, Jr.,
celebrated their tin wedding last night
at their residence, No. 63 Winfield ave-
nue.. The parlor and dining rooms We're
profusely decorated with chrysanthe-
NUNS, roses, carnations and smilax. The
evening was spent in singing, music and
recitation, after which a collation. was
served. Mr.. and Mrs. August Woeckner
had their kitchen well filled with tin
ware.
Among the guests present were.-Mr.
and Mrs. Garnart, Miss Sophie Garnart,
Mr. and Mrs. w. Garnart, Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Woeckner, Miss, Kate Stanger,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Woeckner, Jr.,
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Schroeder. Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Schroeder, Mr.. and
Mrs. Haskin, Mr. and Mrs. Darmstetter,
Mr.. Edward Woeckner, Mr.. Fred
Woeckner. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Kruse.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Kruse, Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Kruse, Jr., Mr.. and Mrs.
Ernest Woeckner.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-24
ELkS' MEMORIAL
Most Impressive Ceremonies
Will Be Held in the Hall
December z.

The Elks held big meeting yesterday
afternoon in their lodge rooms in Elks'
Hall, York and Henderson streets. 1t
was decided to hold the annual memorial
meeting on Sunday evening, December
Z. Arrangements for the meeting are in
charge of committee consisting of P.
II Powers, chairman; DR.. John j.
Broderiek, c. D. Melrose, William Gun
ningham, James 7. Hogan, J. F. Farrell
and Exalted Ruler Charles Smith, ex-
ofticio.
As Chairman Powers is i'll Vice
Chairman DIR. John j. Broderick will act
in his place.
The memorial service will be one of
the most interesting ceremonies ever held
by the lodge. The eulogy will be pro-
nounced by Frank H. Mott of James
town Lodge, and the "In remembrance" J"
or reply, will be delivered by Brother
William II. yermilye of Jersey City
Lodge. Selections will be rendered by
the Cecilian Male Quartette and Mrs.
Beatrice Fine, soprano soloist.
Secretary Robert Mcdonald will call
the roll of the departed members and as
each name is called three times one of
the electric lights composing a cross on
the right of the stage will go out. When
all the lights are out a brilliantly lighted
crown will suddenly appear on the left.
The opening prayer and benediction
will be pronounced by the Rev Elmer
s. Forbes assistant rector of St. Johns
P. e. Church.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-24
BOARD SAT UPON
(speeial to "The jersey CITY News.",


TRENTON, Nov. "a, 1902. Counselor
Charles H. Hartshorne, representing
Joseph a. Dear, Henry Y. Condict, John
J. VOORHEES, and Frank Stevens, of the
Board of Trade of Jersey City, same
here today to ask for a writ of manda-
mus to compel Judge John A. Blair, of
Hudson County, to appoint Commission
ers under the County Park Act. Mr.
Hartshorne met the judges before they
ascendned the bench and when he made
known his mission, they informed him
that it wasn't necessary to have two
writs directed to Judge Blair on the same
subject.
They told Mr.. Hartshorne that they
would admit the Board of Trade mem
bers as parties to the suit already begun
on proper notice if so desired.
Mr.. Harshorne therefore did not pre-
sent the matter in open court and will
today take counsel with his clients as
to future action.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-24
JOHN +. RICH DEAD
Third Nationals Cashier
Succumbs to the Paralytic
Stroke He Suffered.


John F. Rich, cashier of the Third Ma
tional Bank, and only son of Henry Rich,
of No. 124 Fairview avenue, stricken
with apoplexy while at his deck in the
bank on Monday, November 10, died at
IL o'clock last night at his fathers
home. His father, mother, three sisters,
Mrs. Merseles, the Misses Margaret and
Laura Rich, and Doctors Dickinson and
Opdyke, who attended him, were at his
bedside when he breathed his last.
Up to eight o'clock yesterday morning
the doctors had strong hopes of saving
Mr.. Rich's life. After eight o'clock
there was change. He lapsed into un-
consciousness about half-past eight and
remained in that state until he died. Mr..
Rich was a single man. He was in his
forty second year. He was born in Jer-
sey City July 81, 1861. He received his
early education at No. IL School, Bergen
Square, from which he graduated and
was admitted into the High School. He
attended the High School for only a
short time. He left to go into business
with his father His father has aen in
the produce business in New ! for
many years., About five years ago he
was appointed as a. bookkeeper in the
Third National Bank. In January, 1900,
when Mr.. Robert Ross, cashier of the
Third National Bank, resigned to enter
the Commercial Trust Company, Mr..
Rich was appointed his successor.
He was a member of the Palma Club,
chairman Of the entertainment commit
tee, and also an officer of the Schubert
Glee Club Funeral services will be held
Wednesday evening at his late home
Mr.. Rich's death is deplored by both
officials and clerks in the bank. He was
great favorite. He had the respect of
numerous.
Mr.. John d. Carscallen, president of
the bank, said this morning to reporter
for ''The News" in presence of Finance
Commissioner Henry Lembeck, one of
the directors of the bank:
''We have lost good man. Mr.. Rich
was the kind of man in whom anybody
could place confidence. I am very much
grieved at his death and sympathize with
his folk"
Mr.. Lembeck said 'I've known Mr..
Rich a long time and his death grieves
me very nuch. He was a bright young
man and everybody liked him.
s. Mr.. ]. H.. Caster, recently appointed
assistant cashier. at the Third National
Bank, is now acting cashier. 1T is said
that he will be appointed cashier when
the directors meet to name Mr.. Rich's
successor.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-24
HAYESIS CHIEF
Hoboken's Police Deal Goes
Through as Scheduled
This Afternoon.

The appointment of PatroIman Patrick
Hayes, Jr., to succeed Chief Charles
Donovan, and Sergeant Robert Bell to
succeed Captain Patrick Hayes were
made this afternoon at the meeting of
the Hoboken Board of Police Commis-
sioners.
CAPTAIN Hayes, the father Of the new
Chief, is laid up with rheumatism at St.
Mary's Hospital. His resignation was
in the hands of the clerk of the Board
this morning.
Chief Donovan was the oldest chief in
the country in length Of service. He was
appointed to Office September 26, 1866.
being then twenty-six years old.
His successor is said to be the youngz
est head of uniformed department IN
the country, having just passed his thir<
ty-frst year.
Chief Hayes was appointed to the Ho4
boken force May II, 1891. He was born
in Hoboken and has been lifelong resi-
dent of that city.
Prior to joining the force he was re.
ported employed on New York news
paper.
His father, the retired captain, became
connected with the department January
13, 1869.
His successor, Captain Bell, was ap4
pointed to the force May II, 1891.
The Board appointed three new pa
trolmen at the meeting: Stephen CardeI-
la, William Schaefer and Patrick Behan.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-24
EIGHT YEAR OLD lNc0RRIGIBLE

Michael Pasquale, an eight year old
lad whose parents live in New York, But
who has an aunt residing at 524 john
street, Union Hill, was locked up in that
town Saturday night.
The police say the youngster is incor-
rigible. He runs away from home when
ever the opportunity presents itself and
sleeps in boxes, barrels, sheds and wag-
ons.
He was found. sound asleep in wag-
to lock him up for safe keeping
After he had received severe lecture
yesterday he was turned over to his
aunt.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-24

WAS CELEBRATING GOLDEN WEDDING
Reception Planned for We'd
nesday Will Now Be a
Funeral.

Captain Conrad Dumhaudt and his
wife Catherine, Of No. 800 West street,
West Hobeken, had made elaborate
plans to celebrate their fftieth wedding
anniversary on Saturday, but Mrs. Dunn
haubt was taken suddenly i'll and died
this morning.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Dumhaubt had long
looked forward to having all their old
friends with them to celebrate their
fftieth wedding anniversary and had ar
ranged to have high nuptial mass sung
in st. Michaers Monastry, West Hobo
ken, after which in the evening recep-
tion had been planned at their home.
Late Friday afternoon Mrs. Catherine
Dummhaubt was taken suddenly i'll.
As the church celebration had been
all arranged it was decided to continue
with the celebration except for the re-
ception in the evening, which was to
have been held Tuesday or Wednesday,
when it was thought the Captains wife
would be well.
The church was crowded with friends
and relatives when Father Bertrand, rec
tor of the church, held the grand high
nuptial mass without Mrs. Dumhaubt
being present, much to the disappoint-
ment of those gathered in the church.
The reception was postponed until the
early part of the week.
This, morning the news of Mrs. Cath
crime Dumhaubt's death came like an ar
row dart to the large circle of friends of
this. couple.
& Now instead OF. celebrating the fftieth
wedding anniversary the Rev. Father
Bertrand vol hold the requiem mass in
st. MichaePs Monastery on either Tnest
day or Wednesday morning. 1t is doubt
ed whether the captain will ever recover
from the shock.