The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1884-06-04

sale at Mr.. Goo Kim's store, by Lyons Ieyey. -
the evening Of the .7th inst.
The store Of Mrs. Lack on Fort street. and Har,
BROS. Old Corner Restaurant on Nuuanu
street, have both been broken into DURING tho mast
week and articles stolen .therefrom. No arrests.
Don't forget that there have been "a American
vessels less IN port during the months of january
February and March, 1884, as compared with ~
sane months in 1883. One Of the blessings of
monopoly. Vi
The new building. for the Honolulu Library.
situated on the northwest corner of Hotel and
Alakea streets, Is now rapidly approaching corn
pietlon- being already rooted in and the interior
plastered. ''-'''' oi
Captain Hayley detailed squad of the mounted
police, under command of Lieutenant Smvthe 10
90 duty as patrols in the vicinity Of the FIRE on the
nils on the night Of the 2nd inst The precaution
was commendable.
10 Comrade White is due the credit of GETTING
Sp .ne pretty display of little girls dressed as the
a true soldier fighting through the war and now
prove yourself tasteful man of peace.
Storekeepers complain Of the present hiph rate
OF exchange. They are losing at least sx rer cent
proht, but as long as they stand such a cabinet,
supported by monopolist, they may bless their
stars that they are not robbed of more.
The purchase of Diamond Head and the Homo
lulu Hale property has been approved of by the
Assembly. Diamond Head thus becomes the prop
erty Of the nation, and all fears of any SPECTATOR
blowing 1t to pieces for stone are laid at rest
Next Wednesday is one of the days we celebrate
being the twelfth anniversary of Kamehameha
Oommemoration Day Yacht and rowing races
might well be added to the programme for the day
which at present consists solely of races at the
Park.
A select party of members of the Assembly were
given private dinner on board the Alameda ON
the evening of the Both ult. The utmost secrecy
was maintained relative to the affair which is re-
ported to have been highly successful to the pro-
jectors.
The splendid stallion capt Gator owned by
Governor Dominis which was a prize winner al
the show of the Royal Hawaiian Agricultural So
ciety last year, died at Waialua ON the Both ult.
from the effects OF an injury received by the left
lung being pierced by tree branch.
A fire in Pauoa Valley last Monday evening
made quite n picturesque object for the town
Some Cinnamon had set fire to the grass in the
lower part of the valley and the flames swept mn
TO the very summit of Tantalus. Query. is this an
advantage for the young trees in that direction
General A. s. Hartvell, the orator of the evan
ing, at Music Hall, on Decoration DAY. made a
complimentary mention of the kindness exhibited
Dy hls Majesty TO the Grand Army of tie Repub-
lie. Tho point was appreciated by the Iarpe and
Among the passengers per Alameda were Mr..
Mrs. and Miss Adams. Mr.. Adams goes as far as
oah FRANCISCO, whence he intends taking trip
northward to see his son, returning here in about
81 weeks Mrs. Adams and family will proceed to
Boston, where they will stay at least a year Bon
royogel
On the 9th ult another prisoner escaped from
the gang with which he was working, and at last
aavices had not been recaptured. The escaped is
AllQamau named Sar g.
hawaii for having opium in possession. The
locality from which the escape was make is Wal
pilopilo, Kahili.
The PIanters' Monthly for June has been pub-
llshed and the table of contents shows that the
edltor mas, as usual, given a variety of subjects
Two editorial articles, one on "The National Bank
Scheme" and the other on plantation Agencies, -
contain mental pabulum for planters and the bust
ness community generally.
II is fair and square lie to say that the Bank
Charter Is the same as the National Rank Act of
the United States. Portions have been copied.
but the additions made and the points omitted
make 1t very different document. There is not A
state IN the Union that could be persuaded to pass
such bill. The thing is piece of sublime cheek
and would be laughable were it not 20 serious.
If ever the Monopoly Bank gets started the
agents had better look about them; with its ex-
treme powers, of which trading is one, it will be
found that il will buy the crop for the refinery on
the Honolulu beach, or even on its OVID MONOPOLY
steamers at the various landings, and the agents
Will have to put up their shutters discharge their
clerks and humby go begging for a position i'm
the new Bank, if they can get it.
The Myrtle Boat Club have changed the location
and enlarged the capacity of their boat house.
The BOYS" now inhabit two story wooden build
ing D,akui of the Marine Railway and the location
enables good view of the harbor and outside
waters. The club has lately added to its stock of
a fOTIr- 1rnNo and
the former. built by Mr.. James Lyle of the Marine
Railway is pronounced beauty
Dr.: George L. Mathes for eighteen months past
physician OF the Board of Health at Koolau, left
by the alameda. He came here for the benefit of
his health. In his own city he was esteemed for
his skill and ability. Since his stay Lere he has
established an excellent reputation as a profess
sionai man. When the great leprosy controversy
was going on last year DR.. Mathes published some
excellent letters controverting the theories of Dr..
Fitch.
The Honolulu Rifles were present in full force
last evening at the armory and nearly three hours
with intervals OF rest were occupied in Vancouver
ing ~ the manual and marching exercises Can
tain Aldrich and Lieutenants Fisher and Mcleod
have made rapid progress in bringing MP the raw
recruits into presentable shape. Several Of the
members of the organization are thoroughly well
drilled men and were formerly in the ranks of
champion" companies in the East.
Capt. A. Pierce was awakened close on 10 the
midnight hour, on the LIST inst, by the sound of a
person trying to effect an entrance into his hahita-
tloq- Cautiously raising window, he deserted
underneath man working at the door of the
house Not relishing being disturbed he vented
his displeasure by delugIng the wouid-be thief
with the contents of china container which hap
pened to be close at hand, the sudden and unex-
pected shower prostrating the robber, but who
quickly regained his feet and escaped.
The whaling bark Ocean, in command of Cautain
Worth, arrived of port here on the LIST inst She
is direct from New Bedford. but has, en- route
managed TO obtain 65 barrels of sperm OIL The
Captain reports having encountered very heavy
weather of Cape Horn and up to go s. lat. in the
Pacific. Considerable damage was done 10 the
boats and sails, three Of the former having been
the vessel at this port and she sailed for the north
on the 2nd inst.
The Honolulu Yacht and Boat Club have secured
ground for the erection of a club house, situated
at the rear Of the building formerly occupied by
Messrs. Pierce Co. This new organization
promises TO become one of the best known and
most popular of the many societies extant in this
city, and every assistance should be given by all
lovers of aquatic sports to further the interests of
the organization. Tbs directors of the club pro-
pose to build Immediately and are liable to ask
some slight assistance, to accomplish their object
from the mercantile community.
Resolutions have dropped along lively during
over 100000 has been asked for in various drib-
lets for various Improvements or foibles in all
parts of the islands. Some of the items, however
may have already been provided for by the Minis
ter of Finance, still there will be tolerabIy large
sum asked for by individual members. To be ad-
ded TO theabove is Mr.. Kaulukou's grand scheme
of an $e,OOD00O loan, making 100000. Add a
couple of millions asked for by Government and
the ''foftie is $ll-0O00Q0 pretty good for small
country.
By the Mariposa, next Saturday, will arrive Mrs,
Patty, mother of J. H. Patty Esq, Of this city Iii
Just 80 years this week since this lady landed on
these shores. She came through the straits of Ma
gellRn in her husbands ship and reached Honolulu
June, 1854. half century must show some won
derful changes TO Mrs. Patty. From semi,bar-
barous seaport which this place was in 1884, it has
become active business CENTER with large inter
ests at stake, an ever increasing population and is
adorned with many handsome pHblic and private
buildings. The good wishes Of the GIEETTE are
extended TO the returning kumddiHa.
MAUI.
Sugar is piling up very rapidly at Kahului and
all places of storage are full.
The dihersnt stores on Maui complain that
trade is remarkably dull,
Advanced rates of exchange haye caused far
ther advance in flour Of 80 cents per Dbl, at Wal
luku.
Lurid sunsets or rather evenings have resumed
their sway, presenting a magnificent effect from
AakaHao.
A policeman named Eapela, very respectable
and efficient man dropped dead on his beat at
Waikiki on the 18th inst. The verdict Of the cor
oner's jury was that he died from natural causes.