Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-01-01

CORONATION OF KING GKAIAKAUA-RAIIRoA ADS. TEl.E
PHONES, ELECTRIC LIGHTS. ETC.

PHONES, ELECTRIC LIGHTS, ETC.
SAN FRANCISCO. JAN l.-The steamer Suez has
arrived from the Sandwich Islands, bringing news
to December - They are very active there maxi
tng preparation for the coronation OF k.ns kaIa-
kau& on the 12th OF February. A grand emphthe-
alter which VIII seat over 4,O00 persons il being
erected in front OF the palace The coronation
ceremonies VIII take place in the grand pavilion.
The whole Hawaiian population appears TO be
united as one man 10 do honor 10 King Kalakaua.
The king ministers recently made a ioSr of Oahu
ana were very enthusiastically received by the
people. The railroad which Is projected arunnd
the island OF Oahu. very favorable riu:e. It is
estimated will cost not more than $500 co., This
VIII give WONDERFUL impetus IN the island
An Australian roIectpr, G Captain Audeley Coote
projects cable line IRON the British co,onles via
The sandwich Islands, To san Francisco.
There are over 300 telephone wires In use I'm the
city Of Honolulu, and the application OF tie tele.
phone is made throughout the islands on the plan.
tatons Some Of the planters are now cutting
their cane at night with the aid or electric light
Information has been received that an English
aud French admiral, With their Pacific fleets, will
be In port at the time or the coronation. It is also
stated that two Russian vessels OF war viii be In
Port at the Same tine. Prepar;t ons are made by
the government for the reception OF the Japanese
embassy sent out TO be present at the coronation.
The sugar crop for 1883 il coming In rapidly. All
mlllS throughout the group are now grinding.
Young canes are in first-class condition. and give
promise OF heavy crop in 1854 The sugar plan
tatfon stock is away up.
There are no fears entertained about the renewal
OF treaty with the United states.
Sudden Death iu Philadelphia.
SUPPOSED RESULT OF TOO MUCH POLITICAL EXCITE
MEST.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. l.-Chfef Commissioner OF
Highways William Baldwin, died suddenly shortly
before ten O'Clock this morning. He walked from
home TO attend the opening meeting OF the CITY
the select counciImen. On his way do down e he he
complained OF feeling unwell, but continued his
Journey until he reached tobacco store on 9th ,
street, above Chestnut, which he entered, sat on
chair his head dropping on his breast He was
unable to speak and seemed 10 be unconscious.
Messengers wee sent for physicians, and In the
meantime Mr.. Baldwin was laid on his back On
some boxes. When q doctor arrived he prO.
nounced Mr.. Baldwin dead The cause OF death 4
is supposed TO be heart disease. An election for
successor TO Mr.. Baldwin was TO have been held
by city councils this morning. Mr. Baldwin was q
the committee Of one hundred and the reform
element In councils, and his defeat was conceded.
by some OF his friends. IL Is supposed, too, thai
his death was Caused by undue excitemenr
councils, which were about going into session 70,
eject his successor postponed the subject, and eu-
log1eS upon the dead commissioner were pro.
nounced, after which both branches OF city coun.
ellis adjourned, out OF respect to the deceased
sleighing i'm san Francisco.
THE GREATEST SNOW STORM IN cALLFoRSIA FoR 80
YEARS.
SAN FRANcnco. Jan. la heavy snow storm
set In here about noon yesterday and continued
with great violence for over four hours. Snow fen
to the depth Of five or more inches. Old pioneers
OF this place state that they never saw storm
OF equal violence aud duration In this city for the
past 30 years A number of sIeighs, the first ever
seen In this city. are out on the streets.
Earihquake in Nova Scotia.
HALIFAX, N. g.. Jan. l.-Between Il 80 and 70
O'Clock last night slight shock OF earthquake
about 30 seconds. Many builiing were shaken.
Earthquake, thunder and Lfghsnine
in Maine.
RocKLAND, Me-, Jan. IA shock OF earthquake
ten O'Clock last night followed two hours later by
tempest OF thunder and lightning.
Gov. Cleveland Installed fn office.
ALBANY, JAN l.-Governor Cleveland was IN
stalled In ONCE to-day with the usual ceremonies
Horrible Murder In COnnecticut.
WOMAN NEARLY BEHRADRD WITH AN AXE
BRIDGEPORT. CONN, JAN 1.-The quiet old town
OF Stratiord was terribly excited last evening over
there. The victim Of the foul crime was NH
Phoebe Brush, a muiat,o, aged about 35 years.
Late yesterday afternoon. Clarkson =. Ayer9se
Spear. coored, called upon several coiored fame
ilies to induce them to attend a watch meetingat
Brush for that purpose, who lived alone. knocked
at her door and received no answer, but saw =
to the window they discovered that horrible mur-r
der had been committed. An investigation showe0S
some one, who had eoSe up behind her and struck
her while she was sitting In cnair. Seven ugly
gsshes were found in her head ana neck. one @
which nearly severed the head from the body. No
definite clue has as vet been obtained as 70 th0
perpetrators OF the crime. The deceased had lived
Sought TO obtain divorca The case win be inveo.
tigated to-day.
TIE WOMAN SUFFRAGE CONVENTION AT .
meeting at the Riggs house SATURDAY evening, -
following committees were appointed 70 make peo.
lifninary arrangements for the approachtuR
womans' suffrage conye0tion: Recepstea A. t.
Mesdames Joy. Parnell and Ncfncrton. and -
Misses Sheldon and sherman rTeas-J0e HG0N /
danes Charles, stewart 10 lockwood nnd - !
Sanford. Hall - The neSdamcs erodoro, H.,
ton and Thompson. and Miss wasd