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THE COMING KING Trip of the U. S. Consul-General. Visiting More Important Districts. Parker Lands Kamalle Section. Yields Promised. Mr. C. L. Wight, of the Wilder Steamship company, is very well pleased over his latest trip through coffee districts of Hawaii. The special purpose of this journey was to show to Mr. Haywood, the Consul-General for tne United States, the condition of this newer industry of the Islands. That gentleman returns much impressed with what he saw and with the very apparent possibilities of the field. Leaving per the S. S. Kinau, the first stop was made at Kawaihae, where the members of the party were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jarret, Here a look was taken over the extensive lands of Samuel Parker. Quite an experiment farm is maintained. The corn was the best noticed on the trip. The coffee, yet quite young, is flourishing. The adaptability of the land for these two and other crops is satisfactorily demonstrated. The party was next entertained by Mr. W. H. Rickard. Considerable time was spent in that vicinity viewing closely the holdings of the Portuguese homesteaders. Mr. Wight declares he is more satisfied that ever before that any man of ordinary intelligence and industry can do exceedingly well on one of these homesteads. A settler named De Mello is one of the many proving that one man or family can farm even more successfully and profitably here than in the states. All of these people grow and sell coff eee. corn and potatoes. There are about forty families in the district and not a single one is running behind. The extent of a farm is from 17 to 20 acres. From Honokaa the travelers proceeded to Paauhau and there went over the Paauilo district thoroughly. These holdings are 70 acres each and the owners of the places visited are as follows: H. Louisson, Sheriff L. A. Andrews, Chas. Notley, the three G. P. and J. A. Wilder, R. H. Davis and Mr. Lydgate. The soil here is very fertile. All the places are comparatively new, but the success of both coffee and corn is assured. At J. M. Horner's place in Hamakua picking has started in and a yield of 32 tons of cleaned coffee is confidently counted upon. This plantation is 100 acres in extent and the trees are from 1 to 5 years old. Mr. Horner has show that coffee on Hawaii pays and pays well. All of the plantations on the Olaa road, between Hilo and the Volcano house were inspected. They invariably look better than ever and all of the owners are more sanguine than before. The crop -n ill be larger than, last year. Work at gathering has already commenced and shipments will soon be made. Puna was next visited. After viewing the established plantations of Peter Lee and Goudie Bros, the party went into the Kamalle district, which might be called new, but which has prospects that are most alluring. The holders are: H. Rycroft, Miss Lita Wilder, Arthur Wilder, C. L. Wight, W. F. Thrum, Judge A. W. Carter, Geo. R. Cartel, O. Sorenson, Geo. Angus, A. Callahan, Chas. Hyde. Two California gentlemen at Hilo will purchase land in Kamaile so soon as the appraisement is made. They are waiting. At least two crops will be taken off here this season. There will be from 700 to 1,000 pounds of coffee each from the holdings of Miss Lita Wilder and Arthur Wilder. This is considered remarkable and most encouraging in view of the fact that the trees are but 25 months old. So much is thought of the Kamaile tract by what is shown and by what the experts anticipate that a landing for the section will be established at once by the Wilder Steamship company. Mr. Wight selected the place, Kehana, and has given the orders for construction. The Consul-General for the United States was struck with the fertility of the soil, the readiness of cultivation, the fine results from labor and capital. He speaks highly of the roads and enthusiastically of the hospitality of the people everywhere. Mr. Haywood will not deal in details at present, but will send from his office an extended report. Mr. Wight is happy in finding confirmed to the letter all that he has ever claimed for the various districts in which he has taken an interest and for which he has labored. The Hotel Scheme. MR. EDITOR: An item In your issue of Saturday, regarding a proposed hotel for Honolulu, has attracted the attention of a great many people interested in the progress and development of the Island. It is quite evident that we are in need of better hotel accommodations for the people who will come to Honolulu after annexation takes place. To me it seems that the accommodations are inadequate, and hardly fit when the Board of Education declined to take over the leading hotel for a school building, on account of the bad sanitary condition. $ Honolulu has wanted a new hotel for several years, but never worse than now, because age has detracted from the beauties of the Hawaiian and the building will continue to grow older and less fit for the entertainment of guests, even though an excellent manager be In nharge. New paint and new furniture will not make a new and modern building out of an old one. SB I do not consider that any plan for a hotel flush with the sidewalk should be considered at this time; people who come to our Paradise wish to be in a place where the surroundings art pleasant and where they may admire nature from a lanai rather than to be cooped up in a room. I believe there are locations available for such a hotel as Honolulu needs and I know there are enough public-spirited men in Honolulu willing to risk their money in the venture, believing that a first HAWAIIAN GAZETTE: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1897. SEMI-WEEKLY. class hotel will do more to induce tourists to come here, than all the photo- l-graphs and magazine articles combin ed. I stand ready to subscribe $o,000 when the right location is found. MERCHANT. Honolulu, November 1, 1S97. PREMIUM ON BONDS. Ready Sale at Good Advance of Hawaiian Securities. Bids for 200,000 of 5 per cent, bonds of the Hawaiian Government were opened at noon yesterday by Minister Damon. All the bonds were sold. There was a premium of 3 per cent on ?125,000 and of 4 per cent, on $75,000. The bonus amounts to ?6,750. The offers, as follows, amounted to $458,000. A. G. Wilcox, $75,000, at 104. W. G. Irwin, $200,000 at 3 per cent James F. Morgan, $50,000 at 3 per cent Bishop & Co., (trustees), $10,000, at 2 per cent Bishop & Co., (trustees), $40,000, at 2 per cent E. D. Tenney, $50,000, at 1-8 of 1 per cent People's Ice and Refrigerating Co., $30,000, at par and accrued interest. Robert P. Myers, $1,000, at par. George Ross, Hakalau, $2,000, at 97 (2 per cent discount). The purchasers and the amounts secured by them were: A. G. Wilcox, $75,000; Wm. G. Irwin, $100,000 and Jas. F. Morgan, $25,000. These are all Island people. All the money goes into public im provements. These bonds may be redeemed any time after the middle of 1901, but the natural life is twenty years. Minister Damon and his associates are very much pleased over this trans action. HADMANYFRIENDS Sorrow Over Demise of John Grace. Sad Funeral The Services. Many Floral Offerings At the Grave. One of the saddest and one of the largest funerals Honolulu has ever had was that of the late John Grace. The attendance included a great crowd of friends of the family and strong and representative delegations from Excelsior and Harmony Lodges of Odd Fellows, besides the First Company of Sharpshooters. Many prominent citizens were at Harmony hall and followed the remains to Nuuanu cemetery. From the earlier hours of the forenoon till the cortege left the place of the services, flowers were brought and deposited upon or near the coffin. The offerings were in large number and of great and beautiful variety. There were bunches of the rarest and sweetest of island flowers and many kinds of set pieces. There were crosses, an chors, wreaths and leis. From the men in the same business as Mr. Grace had been engaged, came a broken whejel. The hall could not contain one-fourth of those who came to pay their last respects to the man who had gained their friendship and held the confidence of the entire community. Dr. C. T. Rodgers, as head of the Harmony Lodge of Odd Fellows, presided. Rev. Alex Mackintosh conducted the Episcopal service and Wray Taylor was organist The hymn chosen was "Blest Be the Tie That Binds." Several of the immediate members of the family were so affected at the last, that they required the attention of friends. Many who had known the man in life, shed tears of sorrow over his loss and the distress of his loved ones. Rev. Alex Mackintosh read from the ritual of the Odd Fellows at the grave and then each of the lodge brothers dropped a spring of mrytle. upon the casket. CIRCUIT COURT NOTES. November Term Opens With Unusually Long Docket. Henry Kikiko has filed petition to contest the will of Joseph Lazarus. Judge Perry took the oath of office as First Circuit Judge yesterday. W. F. L. Stanley took the oath of office as Second Circuit Judge. J. S. M. Sheldon took the oath of office as interpreter yesterday. Henry Bisson filed an answer yesterday to the complaint of Eli J. Crawford in which he states that he is the owner in fee simple and the Pioneer Building Association is mortgagee of a portion of land under dispute containing 14,106 square feet The November term of Court opened yesterday with 130 cases on the docket. Five were disposed of: Republic vs. Mahuka, perjury, the prosecution declined to present indictment and the defendant was discharged. Republic vs. Chow Quon, embezzlement, appealed from District Court of Honolulu, nolle pross'd. Republic vs. J. Thompson, gaming, appealed from District Court of Honolulu bail forfeited. Republic vs. Ah In, possession of opium, appealed from District Court of Honolulu, defendant pleaded guilty and fined $50 and costs. Republic vs. Ah Tuck, gaming, appealed from Disrict Court of Honolulu, bond forfeited. The case of the Republic vs. G. Mallna and six others, murder in the second degree, was the last taken from the docket Several hours were spent trying to secure a jury. The final decree has been entered In the case of Kapiolani vs. Mrs. L. K. Puahi. The annual account of J. O. Carter, guardian of the Harden minors was filed yesterday. J. E. Bush took the oath of office as interpreter yesterday. Kukaiau Plantation paid into Court $1,013.87 yesterday, three months' rent in advance which had previously been tendered to Charles Notley and refused. SELECTION MADE W. F. L. Stanley Appoint-, ed Circuit Judge. Action of Cabinet Saturday. Choice Practically Unanimous. W. F. L. Stanley was appointed second Judge of the. First Circuit Court Saturday to succeed Judge A. Perry, promoted to be first judge, vice A. W. Carter, resigned. The appointment was made in a special session of the Cabinet called for the purpose. Judge Stanley is at present the youngest man on the bench, having been born in Dublin, Ireland, in March, 1872. After receiving a com- WlPllllIlt JUDGE W. F. L. STANLEY. (Photo by Davey.) mon school education in Dublin be began the preliminary study of law in Trinity College, but had not advanced far when he decided to come to Hawaii with Sir Robert Herron and family, arriving here in May, 1893. Almost immediately on arrival he entered the law office of Ex-Judge A. S. Hartwell and renewed his studies. In March, 1895, he passed a very creditable examination and was admitted to the bar with a certificate to practice in all the Courts of the Islands In the November following a copartJ nership was formed between Hartwell, L. A. Thurston and Mr. Stanley. This continued until April, 1896, when Messrs. Thurston and Stanley withdrew and they have continued their business relations since then. During Mr. Thurston's absence in the United States the large practice of the firm has been attended to by Mr. Stanley. He has been a successful practitioner at the bar and is a man of high moral worth and integrity. Though a young man his ability as a lawyer is acknowledged by his associates at the bar. In October, 189G, he was married to Miss Danford, daughter of Lady Herron. The appointment of Mr. Stanley was rather a surprise as he was at no tim considered a candidate. When spoken to by the President and urged to ac cept the place he declined on the score of age and lack of experience. It is known that he called on the President Saturday morning for the purpose of declining the appointment but older heads prevailed upon him and he ac cepted. At least one member of thp Cabinet favored tho appointment of Paul Neumann, but the majority fav ored Mr. Stanley. Judge Carter retires from the bench with a fine record and with the best wishes of all. He will engage in prac tice here and will probably secure the Thurston-Stanley offices on Merchant street. MORTUARY REPORT. The total number of deaths reported fbr the month of October. 1897, was 53, dig tributed as follows: Under 1 year... 18 From 30 to 40 5 Froml to5 8 From 40 to 50 6 From 5 to 10 1 From 50 to 60. .. 2 From 10 to 20.... 4 From CO to 70.... 1 From 20 to 30. .. 3 Over 70 5 Males.. 27 Females 26 Hawaiians 28 Great Britain 3 Chinese 6 United States 2 Portuguese 4 Other nationalities 0 Japanese 10 Total Unattended Non-Residents COMPARATIVE MOMHLT MORTALITY. Oct. 1S93 52 I Oct. 1896... ,48 Oct. 1894 50 Oct. 1897 .. 53 Oct. 1895 711 CAUSE OF DEATH. Atelectasis 2 Fever, Typhoid 1 Aneurism 1 Heart Disease. 5 Abscess 1 Hemorrhace. . 1 Bronchitis 1 Inanition J Beriberi 1 Infiamation ..I Burns 1 Meningitis , .... 1 Cholera Infantum. 1 Nephritis i Constipation...... 1 Uld age n Convulsions 7 Obstruction of Childbirth 1 Bowels, i Consumption .... 3 j Pneumonia 3 Diarrhoea 4 raralysis 1 Dropsy, 1 Suicide " Dysentery..... . . 1 Unknown Fever 1 Uraemia. Fever, Malarial .. 1 DEATHS BT WARDS. Wards 1 2 3 4 5 aide Deaths 12 12 7 11 11 i 0r 5, Annual death rate per 1000 for mouth 21.20 Hawaiians 29.17 Asiatics 19.20 All other nationalities 12.7rf U. a. .KEYHOLDS, Acent Board of Health "The worst cold I ever had in my life was cured by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy," writes W. H. Norton, of Sutter Creek, Cal. "This cold left me with a cough and I was expectorating all the time. The Remedy cured me, and I want all of my friends when troubled with a cough or cold to use it, for It will do them good." Sold by all druggists and dealers, Benson, Smith & Co., agents for Hawaiian Islands. , i i H I a H i LOCAL-BREVITIES. "Advertised" letter list today. Hart & Co., Ltd., the Elite corporation, will receive its charter this week. 'Cards are out for the nuptials on Tuesday evening next The synod of the Anglican church will meet about the middle of December. Makaweli was offered yesterday at $113. One offer of $310 was made for Ewa. L. D. Timmons has accepted a on the news staff of the Evening Bulletin. The Hawaiian Bradstreet's for" November 1, reports retail trade dull and collections hard. The tax office is making heavy collections these days. Property taxes delinquent on the lath Inst All of the Puueo tract lots, near Hilo, have been sold. Most of them went to people who will build. Sir Nowles and Lady Salmon called on the President and members of the Cabinet Saturday morning. Twenty new hydrants for the Honolulu water works system were entered at the custom house yesterday. There is some talk of establishing a stage line between Honolulu and Walalua via the Pali and Kahuku. An electric bell system has been placed in the Executive Council offices in the upper floor of the big building. Maj. Geo. C. Potter, of the Foreign Office, is expected home from California per the S. S. Australia, on the 9th Inst It is reported from Hilo and as well denied that Miss Monroe, the pretty Salvation Army officer, is to be wedded soon. A number of aDnlications for letters of denization for prospective land purchasers are being considered by the Cabinet. A. E. Murnhv has placed the fittings in his Arlington block shoe house and will receive his brand new stock by the Australia. There will be no reception at the Japanese Legation on November 3rd, on account of the fact that the court is in mourning Judge anomMrs. Wilcox returned from Hilo oMthe Kinau yesterday. Mrs. Wilcox is looking very much better for the trij. It is reported from Hilo that & Co. have disposed of three cargoes of lumber since opening their yards at that place. See list of standard oils, coal tar, Stockholm tar, fire clay, Dixon's graphite, compounds, etc., carried in stock by Castle & Cooke, Ltd. Deputy Marshal Hitchcock returned from Molokai on the Kinau Friday. He reports fine weather with rain enough to make everything grow. Bob Ballentyne, the veteran turfman, is still interested in runners, but doubts if he will have any on hand for the next Jockey Club meeting. C. B. Bromly, lately in the Inter- Island service, has been appointed se nior captain at the Oahu Insane Asylum, vice Harvey, now in Australia. The last mail brought a letter from W. G. Irwin at "Vancouver. He was in excellent health. Mr. Irwin will return homo the latter part of December. Senator Schmidt is making a study of coffee culture for the benefit of his grove on Tantalus and finds that Improved methods give promise of good results. C. S. Desky will leave on the Kinau for Hilo today to be gone a week on business in connection with hi3 interests in and about, the Rainy City. He will be back on the return Kinau. The Davey Photograph Co., has just finished an album containing 50 Hawaiian views by the iridium process, for U. S. Minister Sewall. It was bound in morocco by the Hawaiian Gazette Co. Manager H. S. Walton, of the Peerless Preserving Paint company has secured from the Oahu railway and Land company the contract to dip into his pickling composition 6,300 tons of iron and steel. Otmatsu, a Japanese from Hamakua, was brought down on the Kinau in irons Friday. He has been sentenced to 18 months' imprisonment at hard labor on the charges of gross cheat and assault on his wife. Antone Fernandes, a captain of police on the Island of Hawaii, came down on the Noeau Sunday. He is a brother of Captain Fernandes of the police force of this city. The two have not seen each other for fourteen years. At official vendue yesterday, & Co., and Allen & Robinson secured waterfront ground now held by them. Upset figures were the rule. After one year the Government may terminate the lease on ninety days' notice. The Misses Helen and Lita Friday from Hilo with vivid accounts of the progress of the coffee NOT SO FAR AWAY IN GHSGAG0 U. S. 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While in the city, the Countess visited the Bernice Pauahl Bishop Museum at Kamehameha and expressed herself as being much pleased with the many objects of Interest to be found there. The Supreme Court decided yesterday that the case of the Republic vs. W. J. Coelho for embezzlement must be tried over again. One of the jurors had not taken the oath to support the Government, and a motion for new trial having been denied In the Circuit Court, the case was brought to the Supreme Court HOW TO CURE BILIOUS COLIC. I suffered for weeks with colic and pains in my stomach, caused by biliousness, and had to take medicine all the while until I used Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy which cured me. I have since recommended it to a good many people. MRS. F. BUTLER, Fairhaven, Conn. Persons who are subject to bilious colic can ward off the attack by taking this remedy as soon as the first symptoms appear. 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Wall, McMs Company SOLE AGENTS FOR HAWAIIAN ISLANDS. Destructive Japanese eefle Previous to four years ago the gardens In and around Honolulu presented a picture to lovers of flowers and fine shrubbery; in fact, It was a very common remark by tourists that the residences of Honolulu were without rival from a plant-life standpoint Spray How does it look today? Ask tho lady of the house, who formerly took great pride in the appearance of tha garden and grounds surrounding the home, and she will shake her head la disgust if you remark about the noticeable change. She has given, up trying to have a fine flower bed or grow-fine plants, simply because the Japanese Rose Bug has repeatedly killed her plants. Your The scientific person knows that for every pest there is an enemy, and tha result of application will effect a riddance. "We have learned from a very reli able source that y spraying the plants with a solution 6f "WHALE-OIL SOAP that the Rose Bug, and, in fact, all insects, will either die or leave the plant Plants The practice Is cheap and simple. "We have a convenient package, containing sufficient of the soap to spray a full acre, the price being only 25c ill h i) TIMELY TOPICS TTTQT NflW Both Rice and UUOl HUU Sugar Planters are forming plans for the ensuing season and looking about for the best implements for preparing their lands for next year's crop. Orders are coming in fast for the famous ADVANCE Double Furrow, roller plow, voted last year the best implement for the purpose ever introduced on these Islands. Profiting by previous experience, we have ordered a new supply, in anticipation of a run upon them. We also carry the well known "Perfect" double mould board plows in three sizes, viz: 12, 14 and 16 inch furrows and also the "Perfect" breaker plow in 12, 14 and 16 inch sizes. The merits of these plows are too well known to need booming up. They perform their work in the manner their name implies. We have a large assortment of Rice plows, in sizes ranging from a 6-inch to a cut, also Cultivators, Harrows, and a full line of Avery's sugar land implements, including stubble diggers, cultivators, fertilizer distributors, etc., etc. Planters are invited to open up a correspondence with us or call in and look our stock over. hHQIiDlKl ' 285 FORT STREET.