The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-03-07
ROTHWELL'S NINE
POINTS OF THE LAW
Continued from page one).

ing he arrived at the store at about
opening time, and walked in unob-
structed and took the President and
Managers office.
Mr.. Peacock, much to my surprise, -
said Attorney Ashford, of counsel for
Peacock, took the matter into his own
hands and acted under what he thinks
is the spirit and intent of Judge Lind
says decision"
The attorney was smiling when he
said 'much to my surprise" but it is
supposed that he intended to convey
the impression that he had had no idea
that the strenuous Peacock would take
such a step Breckons is Peacock 5
other attorney, and he also seemed not
to know.
Peacock, in conferences with Ashford
and Noar, attorneys, sat in the office
and smoked There did not appear to
be much business doing. When Roth
well arrived he sent for his attorneys,
and r. b. Anderson was with him
much of the morning. He remained in
the office Secretary Weight, who is
on both boards of officers, was also
present. ROthwell is on both boards
too, though in different capacities, was
not resisted when he tried to enter.
President CARVE, however was kept
without the office. Captain Rosehill
stood guard at the end of the counter.
Mr. Peacock is there" said Ash
ford, under the decision of the court.
He will not leave unless the court so
orders, except if he is forced out"
Captain Rosehill is his guard, is he
nOt?" was asked.
Yes l suppose he is on hand i'm case
of need" said the attorney.
1t is said to be the intention of the
Peacock faction to call a meeting of
stockholders and elect Peacock presi-
dent and manager again. The stock
holders who are i'm sympathy with Pea 70
cock did not all take part in the former
meetings, refusing to recognize them.
Now that Lindsay has held that the
meetings We're not valid. it is claimed,
Peacock is at liberty as president, ~
call another meeting. Lindsay's deci-
sion held that Peacock was still the
president. In a new meeting. it is
claimed the Peacock faction can win
out
w c, Peacock this morning issued
formal notices over his signature that
he was the president and manager Of
the company, and that as such he had
taken charge, also that the officers OF
the corporation We're himself and the
Peacock Board"
All parties remained on guard all
morning. AS news of the strange
business deadlock spread about town
crowds began to gather and watch the
fun. president" Garvie, with Attor-
ney Anderson, remained in the back Of
the office, not allowed to go behind the
counter to the inside office. president
Peacock calmly held possession of the
managerial desk. Rothwell. an officer
on both boards, was allowed to go
where he pleased.
police officer under instructions
not to GUST either party. remained on
guard all morning, to interfere i'm the
event of any breach of the peace. All
parties, however, showed considerable
good humor.
At about one o'clock a waiter enter
ed with "A big steak for Peacock. Rose
hill ct al. The lunch appeared to be a
very fine one I'VE are here to stay"
remarked Peacock as he carved a huge
slice for Rosehill, using the counter as
dining table. The other side watch
ed from the rear Of the hall.
who are you working for?" was
jokingly asked of wagon driver of
the concern at the door
&c., don't no know" he replied in
Portuguese English.
The safe was not opened during the