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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-27
TOTEM POLES OF ALASKA.
How the Indians Preserve Their Family
History in Carvings, Mostly of Wood.
4 e..

History in Carvings, Mostly of Wood.
have said that the family histories are
regulated by the female side of the house.
and this assertion would seem to indicate
that they have means OF preservNag his
tories, rare culture among the North
American Indians. This assertion is true.
limited though the historical information
may be; and the means Of preserving these
scant family facts is in carvings, mostly of
wood, in which art, it might be mentioned
here, these Alaskan and British Column
bian Indians probably excel all others on
the continent.
In front Of their wooden houses are
often seen tall poles. sometimes towering
Two or three times as high a. their little
one-story huts. and carved on the outer
face from bottom to top. These are called
totem poles, and are nothing but long
sections of the tail trees of the country,
which, after being carved on one side. are
placed in front Of their houses From a
crea- distance these make the village, al
ways just above high water mark on the
seashore, look as If il had large feet Of
vessels, with great thick masts, in its
front
The carvings, while well done as
matter of workmanship, are Of the most
h+sibP4lL1i IiIsAi anu II tittIli lbt
looks Ike a scuiptured representation Of
80 many linear yards Of nightmare.
Grotesgue and hideous beasts. birds and
fishes. with abnormal limbs, wings and
fins, staring eyes and grinning teeth. are
arranged one above the other. from bot
tom To top, like so many jumps of Satan
trying to reach the sky by climbing on
top Of each other. Those knowing tie
subject best say these totem poles are
genealogical records or family trees.
Generally two are in from; uf each house,
one for the man and one for the woman;
but where there is only one it belongs, as
limited, TO the woman, or the woman's
family history.
These Indians are divided, socially. into
clans, Of more or less aristocratic preten-
sions, and each clan is named after some
beast, bird, fish or reptile, which the
carvings are supposed to represent. Thus,
to take the totem pole Of the woman, the
carving at the top represents the clan to
which she belongs, rs the raven, wolf or
whale clan, and by stretch OF the mag
ination the beast, or what not, can be
made out Of the sculpture in most hide
GUS caricature, however The mex below
is that OF her mother, and so on down on
the womaus side until The grass is reached
in some ancient female ancestor, each one
changing with the clan to which they he
lDnged, aud sometimes they are repeated
cou-ecutlvely many times, as one wolf or
dogilsh following another like "a pack OF
wolves or string OF fish.
The mans totem begins with himself
similar to that of his spouse, but here he
similarity ceases for instead Of continuing
backwards on his fathers side to keep up
r., Ill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-27
ASTRONOMICAL TIO BITS.

The shooting season ended Jan. /, in several
states. which means ice box and clandestine
game
Ice cream in the form Of alphabetical
hloo,~. such as the children play with, IS the
latest;
Anelolnaniacs are the only ones who deny
American plum pudding is equal to the i'm
ported
Game that requires to be served as
''sa!mi' is usually the kind best to foreSo the
pleasure Of eating.
Frozen food Of any kind, all intelligent
diners agree, is an abomination And this is
particularly true Of fish.
One of the Partisan restaurant keepers
hans out a placard reading: 'Kalses de
buea'sh du Anericaine,n and fancies he
lead, the procession.
At some Of the most fashionable dinner
parties in London American cheese is
served with lettuce, and is esteemed luxury
beyond the domestic article
Consomme in CUPS at Chicago luncheon
was novelty TO one Of the lady guests, who
called the waiter and politely requested
three Jumps OF sugar, please"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-27
DAUGHTERS OF EVE.


NJ maurice i'eI''"'''l VIC = S'i'' 10 'e
i'''iNui''i y ll'''5 anu " 0i'.''i must
In Morocco women who talk scandal are
luhisl',' p5 nav i'i7 cay e'"i0 pepper iu"'"'i
mo '"e'i "!S'
Mrs. GarheId' mother OF PRESIDENT Gar
ield, Is 81 years oi.' out retains nor mental
faculties and Is comparatively strong IN
body
y girl employed as waiter IN a Homer
'M'cnl MOTEL was bitten by maj dog ten
y@4rs ago ana now mas her second attack OF
hydrophobla
Mrs. Charles Dickens, who is visiting this
country with her husband is daser,,sl MS
notherly, sweet faced little English woman
OF the true British type
Mrs. Mary GALLAGHER, of South Rcthlebcm
Pa. is 1Oi wears old. and recently danced a
tx to theIlusic of u violin. She belongs to
the famous family Of the H. II. G. Cal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-27
STRAY BITS.


Inc lehSih "i III" ',''''' OF ioi''"h III the
aggregate Is ''''"' MICS
Bells were first introduced into churches as
& defcuS" against thunder and lightning.
1t is SAID in England that the Russian
wheat crop this year has been better than for
ten years.
Announcement * mad. of the discovery of
rich, .,,ll ,,s,tz in Burl,inqbam township
Prnyinr.. nf Onelr,,
.,--,,,, ,,., or;,i,,,,a,l j.,
I,oI, ,,hor - - l..,,i from, :, y,.yt,.,,, ni
',t.,l,.. ,.,l,;.,,,.II., ,,,,,.-I.,. w..
h'''''ne"''' tenn "i c"la''i!' all''lel
:" uil'''hS III rae 'ih" VI nn' rs l. "'""
''u''' '''' ''''7
ne liln"'''"h'' o. LONDON consume ie an
h'''i9 W." ~ oxen, i''"''''" enftl' 0'V'''"''
rhl' NehS ana game hr'is' ana 'oV'N" oysters
Fiflv-nnc survivors of theG0 who charged
AZ Balahtavl thirty-u:ne years ago held their
annual reunion III London snort Time ago
The British government is making efforts
to cultivate oysters ON the shores of Taslna-
MIA, and is said to he meeting with good sue
cess.
II j. said that Alaska Will become a great
f't''~f ''N
furnish canned salmon enough to supply all
creation.
In Vir,inia uevsyaper of thirty years
a.eo Is n lop, account Of the sentence Of n
woman to t,yo years' inn~i,onm.nt for teach
ing slaves to read.
n,,r,,,.. ,b, ,,o.t ...,.,., ,.,..,,. mora Thea,
o,,nnn -. r,,,,l,l ~, .,,,,, o,,+ -
l,,iti,at;o, ,,,..,, i,,,,7a,s., Inss 70
r,.,ts n, ,n+o,,.aIs If d,-o rom ard tIyent,.
.,rs n, ,,;,,,or ,h,. tor,,,er.t ,r,. fr,,,,antlv
falIs helo,y ,,,,,' f,..l,n,, NOM
ne 'S''''''N gu 'lc eastern ToaS' ol u I,''i
are or*'e TeS'"rkeu WIN mares imported
iroin 'l-''l," '"'ei"l 'uo'''"'H "a INC
hhbU stevens o' 9in''niiei ne, IS at the
mead "t a ialAF Whlch Is pf'haply tHo
L'r-''~t IN tn" country. Ia TINS fanny there
are liVe generatI"r~' which comprise "i' per
sons.
Mr. Holcomh, lately secretary Of the
American location at Pehn. says that out of
the Fo00,on inhabitants OF thu thlnese EN-
pire fully @),000OJO spend leSS than Sl.5J
month for food
Sea otter has only been known to Euro
peans as a fur for about 10 years. 1t is the
rival of seal in fashionable favor. Minever.
or gray squirrel. is a very old fur, and y,as
at one time the special favorite of royalty
hat Go, .-,i,,,, diamond.
are brought nelrly to that deiicacv of balance
which would enable dealers to detect flaws in
the stones by IL. late variations in WEIGHT.
They weigh accurately the G40Sh part of Il
carat.
DR.. Gross. of Geneva. has lately experi-
mented with hius,if in hanrtnr HIS cx-
peripents established that the sensat,ous
were only war.ut Il and a burning in the head.
without CONCLUSIONS. OF course his expert
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-27
RELATING TO NOTES.
Notes dated Sunday are void.
Notes given by minor are void.

Notes dated Sunday arc void.
Notes gisen by minor are void.
Notes obtained by fraud, or given By an
intoxicated person, cannot u collected
Notes falling due on Sunday, Or on le-al
holiday, must be paid tho day previous
\ joint note is one signed ly two or moro
persons, VINO each becomes liable fo. to
whole amount.
An indorser has a right Of action Il ..aii.st
all whose names were previously on a note
iRdorsed by him.
DEPOSITS Of money in bank, placed 10 the
credit OF de3osItors, arc always subject to
tair check r full amolnt due.
The maker Of note that is lost or stolen
Is not released from payment if the amount
and consideration can be proven.
TIM days grace are allowed On all time
not $, after the time for payment expires; if
moi tIrn paid, the iulor r, if any should he
les ID. notified, % - holden.
A negotiable note must be made PAYABLE
either 70 bearer, Or be properly indorsed Dy
the person to whose order it is made II tic
indo. ser wishes to avoid responsibility, he
can indorse without recourse"
Demand notes are payable on presentation
without grace, and bear legal interest. alter
nd has been made, if not 50 written
IN ildorscr on a demand note is holden only
for q limited time, variable in different
states
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-27
Worth knowing.

Mr. W. IL. Morgan, merchant, Lake City,
Fla. was taken with severe cold, attended
with distressing cough and running into
Consumption in its first stages. He tried many
so-called popular cough remedies and steadily
grew worse. Was reduced in flesh, had diff
Guilty in breathing and was unable 10 sleep.
Finally tried DR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption and found immediate relief and
after using about half dozen bottles found
himself well and has had no return of the
disease. No other remedy can show grand
record of cures, as Or, Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption guaranteed to do
just what is claimed for it, Trial bottle free
at j. VI, Mixers Drug Store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-27
Advice to Mothers.

Are YOU disturbed at night and broken of
your rest by a sick child suffering and cry
ing with pain of cutting teeth? If SO, send
at once and get bottle of MRs. WiNsLow' 5
SooTHtNG SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETHING.
Its value is incalculable. 1t will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Depend
upon ii, mothers, there is no mistake about
it. 1t cures dysentery and diarrhoea,
regulates the stomach and bowels. cures
wind colo, softcns the gums, reduces in
tammation and gives tone and energy to the
whole system. MRs. MISSIONS SOOTHING
SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETHING is pleasant
to the taste, and is the prescription of one of
the oldest and best female nurses and ply
sicians in the United States, and is for sale
by all druggists thorough the world Price
% cents a bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-27
PERSONAL PIcKINes.
Lord Cairns bride is lust 10. he is Is.

PERSONAL PIcKlNGS.
Lord Cairns bride is just ~, he is 2a.
Mr. Paul du Chaillu has settled permanent
" in London
Cue..u Victoria has knighted Edwin Ar
mold. author OF the famous poem, The Light
of Asa
The empress OF Austria has given $12, 500
toward the fund for a monument to Heine at
Dusseldorf
h,.ssuth. w.o is now living in the strictest
s7clgisioa at Turin, is in excellent health. de
s7ire his 81 years
Julian Hawthorne, who has large family
I, support. thinks of going back on literature
and entering trade.
C. ?. Huntiu, ton, the fifty millionaire,
used to pebble OUT butter by the pound TO
tine miners in California
Rev. c. II Sturgeon. the London preacher,
has returned TO London from Mentone
greatly improved in health.
Mr. Berg, Jenny Lind's music master, IS
still teaching music in Sweden although he
Is more than Vi years Of age.
The inventor of the diamond cutting ma
chime was Charles NJ Field, who is now in
the jewery trade in Boston, Mas.
Senator Joe Barkburns health gives his
family and friends deep concern II Is feared
'H''' He lbs d" ''''''e' u ing '''''-'''' L.
EDISON ; tather has been roIiln9 stone alI
his lie, but now at the age OF II mas about
al11oo IN cold cash. lie has very poor
opinion of Toms electrical work.
Won Moltkes simple habits are likely 10 in-
sure him long old age. He enjoys family
lie. shuns company and talks rarely, but
p.tnily, and relisheS good game OF whist.
s-,oalar car,isI. has ,wo sons William
, -, YvilIfar, ! y VOWS ~ 49,. ,n1
,,a,7il1 -, ! o,,,,'-,, ma IN a
bachelor They ar. both in business at Wich-
ita. Kan.
Count do S,s,,ua,.., Of the DANISH lera-
,;on nj s. P,ter,fflr- has been appsnted
n.,nisb ,,iris,.r ~ the Irnirn1 STATES He
viii enter mon the duties of the post in
February
The. Primo, - Wales Is angry nj the ,,s, of
t;,,a,, =, ,,,,,.,.tia ,,.i,I, :, ,,ro,,,,.al lon-
a.. - EDr,i, apd Sp,i.h md has in
s,,..t..l hi. ,r:,.,,ta sa,,rtarv IN owe am ON
,,bati,. denial 70 tbe rarort
III. E,,,,..t t,,,,,,,i,.,s tho s,,, If ;,,.,,o,
c..,,,i,,,-- ,i,.. .,r.,, It7,r sla,,a ;s locl !,
;.., 49,. - .L,an.a i,ri,,-
,l.,,b h., ,,i.i,..l CENTRAL Afr,na and tll.I
e., li,,- and ..,..,al l,,,,,a,ds
o-,I SHOW a.,,ns of the inheritance of th9jr
f,,bar.s -e,,n,s At recent performance
-. deh',nt..l th,. andieu. g by tho ra.narka-
bl.. manner in which their recitatiolls were
riven
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-27

1t amU>eS Hle to sec Il young man
with a new gold watch. " said the dealer.
consulting a handsome box caSe, time
keeper. He invariably carries ii in the
shamojs leather pouch which it comes to
him in. and Is very careful to replace it in
its covering whenever he looks at it to
learn the time, which is ON the average
about once in ten minutes. After he has
had the watch a few weeks the pouch is
thrown away, and it is dollars 10 dump
hngs that he does not open the watch
twice n day.''--New York sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-27

Pasteur's method Of incubation has
been simplified by Hungarian physician.
Instead of taking the spinal corl Of an in
fected rabbit and alternating its poison
by drying, DR. Hocyes takes the spinal
cord, rubs it mp with water containing
chloride Of sodium, of which solution Of
any strength can he made The dog is
then immersed in this soution. and after
five or six immersions in the bath secures
complete immunity from rabies. New
York Commercial Advertiser.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-27

The New York market is supplied with
venison mainly from the Susquehanna
ranges or the Adriondacks. OF course
carea>ses Of deer come also from New
Hampshire and the wids Of New Jersey,
and even the forests Of Virginia furnish
their quota In selecting your venison for
the table avoid the antlered carca.ses of
old bucks and prefer the smaller and
more delicate yearling or young doe
New York Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-27

Caller Ito Flossie, whose mother has
recently married the second timel-Well.
Flossie, how do you like your new papa,
Flossie-I don't like him quite as much
as did at first. I'm afraid he isn't going
to wear very weu.-New York Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-27

Oysters are found in the ,Juniata river
In considerable quantities They are sup
pose to aave originated from oyster shells,
to which young oysters adhered, being
dumped in the river.-Chicago Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-27

Mrs. Phnbe Chelsey, Peterson. Clay Co.
Iowa, tells the following remarkable story
the truth of which is youchcd for by the res
dents of the town II am - years old hav,
been troubled with kidney complaint an,
lamcncss for many years could not dres
myself without help. Now am free from
all pain and soreness, and am able TO do al
my own Homework. | own my thanks t,
Electric Bitters for having renewed IN,
youth, and removed completely all disease
and pain Try bottle, 5Oc and 81 at J
VI. Mixers Drug Store
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-27

The venerable John G. Whittier, the
Quaker poet has a lingering fondness for
the trade he learned as a boy, that Of
shoemaking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-27

MON>> Of the good things of this
N~\~N~.1 life are sorrowfully let
alone on account of Dyspepsia. Acker's
Dyspepsia Tablets will cure Dyspepsia,
Indigestion and Constipation; sold on a
positive guarantee at % and so cents, by
J. NJ, Nike. 1914 Water street, druggist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-27
BuCklen's ArniCa Salye.

The best Salyc in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum Fever
Sores, letter Chapped Hands, Chilblans
Corns. and all Skin Eruption, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t is guar
antecd To give perfect abstraction, or money
refunded. Price % cents per box. For sale
by J. NJ. Mixer. imay29td&wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-27

AcN2v's Blood Blood Elixir Rhmrd is the ls, only
teed. It's a positive cure for Ulcers. Erup-
tons or Syphilitic Poisoning. Itpurifes the
whole system, and banishes all Rheumatic
and Neuralgia pains. We guarantee it.
j. ~. Nike, 1914 Water street, druggist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-27

SN>>o the Children: They are es
C\NSS pociaily liable to sudden
Colds, Coughs, Group. Whooping Cough.
etc. We guarantee Ackers English
Remedy positive cure. 1t saves
hours of anxious watching. Sold by
J. M. Mixer, 1914 Water street. druggist.
\ FRIEND N NEEp.-Dr Wistar's Balsam
of Wild Cherry is Il friend in deed. Who has
not found it such in curing coughs and dis
eases of the lungs and throat? The sick are
assured that the high standard of excellence
on which the popularity of this preparation
is based. will always be maintained by the
propretorS. jan2id&wlw
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1888-09-12
SPECIAL BUSINESS ITEMS.

For stylish Hat or Bonnet, go to Sachs
store, 104 Fort street.
Best variety of laces and embroideries
always to be found at Sachs store, 104
Fort street.
Children's fine lace dresses, children's
fine embroidered dresses; something new,
at 104 Fort street n. S. Sachs, prop. 4
Just opened, fine line of French Kid
Shoes for ladies, misses and children, at
F1shel's.
and see his new stock OF French Kid Shoes
and Slippers.
Drink MOxie at the g Elite" 4,
Horns genuine Butter Scotch.
Genuine Butter Scotch (Horns) for
coughs.
Magazines at Graenhalgh's, 1O6 Fort
street.
Horns Butter Scotch, the best lubricator
for the throat.
Get your newspapers at Graenhalgh's,
100 Fort street.
Ladies glace trim Cotton Shoes at
Fishel's.
New novels, by the most popular au-
thOrs, at Graenhalgh's, 100 Fort street.
Extra Fine Cream Cakes and Eclairs
every Tuesday and Friday at the Elite. y
RECEIVED PER S. S. AUSTRALIA, AUGUST
DIST: Two large refrigeratOrs containing
grapes, pears, apples, plums, peaches,
celery, frozen oysters, white heart cab
bage. Also, a consignment of potatoes,
onions, nuts, dates, barrels pickles, olive
oil in y and gallon cans, vinegar, prime
quality. c,non,,,, Pn,-,n NJ .nr.n
The Pioneer Steam Candy Factory, Bak-
ery and Ice Cream ParlOr is the only estab-
lisnment in Honolulu that can afford to
sell the best Ice Cream at 50 per gallon, and
no others can.
F. HORN, Proprietor.
beg to call the attention of my friends
and the general public to my fine stock of
goods lust received. A careful inspection
will convince you that better goods in my
line have never been offered in this city.
Please give me an early call.
MAX ECKART.
w. H. Graenhalgh has all the papers and
magazines upon his counters for sale at
San Francisco prices.
1t has been proved by unanimous verdict
| that the San Jose Lager Beer on draught
at the Royal Saloon is the best.
Irritated Threats and annoying coughs
are quickly relieved by the genuine Butter
Scotch only to be found at the Pioneer
Steam Candy Factory of F. Horn. Plenty
of testimonials.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1888-09-12
Notes rom Hongkone.

capt. duncan of the bark Lillian re-
ports that Capt. Paul Bohm was released
from prison before serving the full term
OF his sentence, and that his wife and
family were staying in the convent at
Hongkong. Bohm was imprisoned on
account of transactions affecting Capt.
Fanlow OF the bark Mercury.
Lieut.. Mcdonald, of the Hawaiian
training ship Kaimiloa that was, had
Deen very sick in Hongkong, but Capt
duncan has heard of his safe arrival in
San Francisco.
The Captain of the bark Lady Hare
wood reported at Hongkong that when
about ten miles off shore, the night that
vessel left Honolulu, Japanese sailor
Jumped overheard with ladder and was
seen no more. This incident left the
vessel with only two men before the
mast, and the probability is that the
Japanese never reached dry land
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1888-09-12
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
This is civil day in the Police Court

This is civil day in the Police Court.
Co. Z OF the Rifles have drill this even
ing.
previous question-"What's going on
in the House to-day?"
Two Chinese were arrested for vagrancv
yesterday and deposited $25 bail.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Myrtle Boat Club tonight at I 80.
Fines and forfeitures in the Police Court
on Tuesday amounted to 81 ,341 80.
-Four arrests were made between yester-
day morning and one O'Clock this morn
ing.
A moonlight concert will be given by the
band at Thomas Square on Thursday
evening.
Mr.. Kerr's great sale of dry goods and
tailoring cloths begins at Mr.. Morgan's
salesrooms at 10 o'clock
On account of the press of matter in to-
| days issue considerable quantity of edi-
torial matter is crowded out
The penalty for unlawful landing by
Chinese really amounts to an entry tax on
that nationality of $50 head
The Legislature adjourned sine die, sub
ject to the call of the President, about
quarter of eight Tuesday evening.
There will be a rehearsal and extra
meeting OF the Honolulu Arion this even
ing at the usual time and place.
Co. B of the Honolulu Rifles had good
attendance at drill under Lieut.. E. F.
Bishop commanding on Tuesday evening
Mr.. Nakaleka's case, for refusing to vote
on the bribery resolutions, was apparently
overlooked in the rush of closing proceed
ings.
A match game of baseball has been ar
arranged for next Saturday afternoon be-
tween the Adventures and the Household
Guards.
Z Geo. w. belong Post, G. A. R., was in
monthly session Tuesday evening. Post
Commander Col. V. V. Ashford treated
the veterans to ice cream at the Elite after
the meeting.
The steamer Kinau did not leave for
Maui and Hawaii until between eight and
nine o'clock Tuesday evening, in order to
afford the legislators from those islands
speedy return home at the close of the SEES
sion of the Assembly.
Two strapping native youths came away
from the Station together yesterday, one
with an eye in deep mourning and the other
with an eye in a sling. The incident is
connected with the entry of couple of
Hawaiian names for ARRAY with SIS bail.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1888-09-12
Road reconsideration.

Since the beginning of operations on
the plan of cutting away the whole
crown OF the hill on King street at Leleo,
there has been a good deal ofs agitation
against the work at the instance largely
of property-owners whose interests were
to be affected by the change. It was
also found as the work progressed that
harder rock had to be encountered than
was anticipated, also that the nature of
the coral rock was against blasting hav-
ing the full effect calculated, so that
Roadway could be made by but slow and
laborious degrees. In view of these
facts Mr.. w. E. Rowell, Superintendent
of Public Works, and Captain Lawrence,
of the Department, on Monday last took
a fresh survey of the locality, in conse-
quence of which the plan has been ma
teriaIly altered. The excavations will
now be tapered off toward the compare
tive plane at the summit, while por-
ton of the road already excavated will
be built up in accordance with the other
change. There will be a gradient at the
point in question of $40 per cent.