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The Hawaiian gazette., 1890-02-25
ABOUT MONOPOLY.

TE words exclusive" @monopo-
~" ETC. occasion. with some well
disposed people. very unnecessary
degree OF fright Wherever there Is
noon for profitable competition be
tween 8 number of distinct enter
prises. q monopoly Is an evil When
this IS not the case. as It very fre-
quently Is not, the existence Of more
than one claimant for public patron
The Hawaiian gazette., 1890-02-25
Spring Valley.

San Francisco is the only city in the
United States having a population of
more than fifty thousand inhabitants
that does not own its water works. 1t is
the only city in the United States where
bread, beer and wine are cheaper than
water. 1t is not a very timely state
ment, but ordinarily, this is a very dusty
city, and it is the only city in the United
States where q householder is fined for
laying the dust in front of his house.
That is practically what is done here, tor
Spring Valley makes an extra charge for
using water for sprinkling streets, while
in other cities not nearly so dusty in
summer, as this city is, fines are laid on
property holders for neglecting this
necessary work. Spring Valley has
very poor system at best, and within the
last ten years has several times issued
appeals TO the citizens of San Francisco,
begging them not to use water if it could
be avoided, as the supply was meagre,
and vet with inferior service in every
respect, 1t charges rates that make it ex-
ceedingly expensive to stand next to
godliness by being Clearly New York
with population OF nearly a million and
q half people paid but SIS 200, 900 for the
Croton Water Works system which sup
plies lis, 10000 gallons OF water daily
and that city is now enlarging its sys-
tenn. The Croton Water Works are as
far ahead OF Spring Valley as the Capitol
at Washington is ahead Of the New York
City Hall, and if Spring Valley people
are to be believed, cost less, and public
works in New York are not built with
the single idea OF economy either The
annual cost to consumers In various
cities il shown below.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1890-02-25

army increase anyway. When the
canal is completed, and the cable to
the American continent laid, the
foreign powers will be at our very
doors, so to speak, and it will be
more necessary than ever to overawe
them by display of military force.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1890-02-25
Executors Notice.

THE UNDERSIGNED HAVING BEEN
= appointed executor Of the estate 81
Charles Jay Hardee, deceased, hereby no
tines all persons having claims against the
estate 70 present them, properly certified.
TOT settlement. All persons indebted 70
tne estate are requested to settle their ac-
counts at an early date.
J. o. CARTER,
Executor Estate @. j. Hardee. decd.
Honolulu, Nov. q, 1883. 127-3wl2s9-am
The Hawaiian gazette., 1890-02-25
Minister of Finance.

CHAS- THOMPSON. ESQ, has this day
been appointed sn Agent TO take AcknovI-
edements 70 Labor Contracts for the Dis
trict of ksu, IslsRd Of Hawaii.
L 4. THURSTON.
Minister Of the Interior.
Interior OHce. Feb. Is. 1880 ISIe-St
Ms. ELLA RELEKUNIHI of Haiku.
Mani, has this day been appointed Com
missioner Of Private Ways and Water
Rights for the District Of Makawao. Mani
Notary Public for the Second Judicial Gil
cut Of the Kingdom. and agent to Perform
Marriage Ceremony for TIE Kingdom.
L A. THCRSION,
Minister Of the Interior.
Interior OHce. Feb. 5, 1897. ISe-St
MEsSzS- A. \. KEPOIhAI an5 JAS. H.k.
kAIWI have this day been appointed
Agents 70 Grant Marriage Licenses for
Waikiki, Mani, ard Lihue. Kauai. rasuec-
lively.
L A. IHURSDON,
Minister Of the Interior.
Interior OAoe. Jan 81. 1870. 1881
The Hawaiian gazette., 1890-02-25
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE.
Honolulu. h. l., Feb. 10, 1890.

All employees Of the Government, and
other persons 10 whom monies may be due
81 the Hawaiian Treasury on or before the
Sist day OF March, are requested to pre-
sent vouchers for settlement on OF before
that dste; snd sll persons having monies
on account Of the Government are request
Cd 70 make their retarnS promptly. in
order that there may be no delay in closing
the accounts for the biennial fiscal period
ending March 81. 1890.
5. NJ DAMON.
sS=t lSll-5t Minister of Finance.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1890-02-25
frgaI aOusrtisrmrnts.
CUPREME COURT OF THE

UPKEME COURT OF THE
~ Hawaiian Islands.-In Probate. Ia the
matter Of the Estate of JULIA L. RAWSON. Of
Honolulu, Oahu, deceased. Order appointing
time Tor Probate of Will, and directing publsca-
ton Of notice Of the same
document, purporting to be the last viii
ana Testament Of Julia L. Rawson, deceased
been presented TO said Probate Court and
petition for the Probate thereof, and for the
Issuance Of Letters Testameataey 70 John s.
walker, having been fled by him.
II is hereby ordered, that WEDNEsDAY the
iztn day Of March. A. D. 1890 at 10 O'clock
IN IN OF said day, at the Court Room OF said
Sourt, at Aiiiolani Hale, IN Honolulu. be and
proving said Will and hearing said applica-
lion, Wnen and where any person interested
may appear and contest the said viii. AID the
granting Of letters Parliamentary.
Dated Honolulu. II. l., February II. 1890.
13lo-St III REIsT. Deputx CLERK
The Hawaiian gazette., 1890-02-25
THE HOMESTEAD ACT AND THE
CROWN LANDS.

This issue Of the GAZETTE con.
tains notice from the Interior De
partment, inviting applications fer
thirty-nine lots. which have been
laid out under the Homestead Act in
the Hilo district. This reminds Us
that in our enumeration of the at,
tempts which have been made to
build up an agricultural class, no
mention was made of the Homestead
Act. There can be no doubt that
this is one of the most valuable
statutes in our books. As q measure
calculated to build up q class of
small agricultural proprietors, its
worth can hardly be overestimated.
There are two serious limitations to
Its usefulness however. One is the
want of large class of settlers to
take advantage of it, and the other
is the fact that the supply of Gov
eminent land available for the pur-
pose is very limited.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1890-02-25

Every other city mentioned in the
above list has larger population than
San Francisco, and the cost per capita is
therefore even less than the figures would
seem 70 indicate. All mentioned except
this city are municipal works, and the
argument is conclusive that, even admit
ting all that can be said in regard to
municipal corruption. system Of public
water-Eorks Is far more satisfactory TO
the consumer and taxpayer than can be
furnished by private corporation. San
Francisco, In this as in some other res
poets, Is far behind the times.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1890-02-25

More than century ago DR.. Ben
jamin Rush, In Philadelphia, treated
the influenza nearly as the doctors Of the
present day do-by giving lots Of quinine
and other pills. He wrote book on the
epidemic which Is said to contain pretty
nearly all that Is to be known about it
The Hawaiian gazette., 1890-02-25

The effort TO build up class of
small agricultural proprietors.
should engage the most strenuous
efforts of the Legislature. Owing to
the difficulties already mentioned
the ministry can do nothing unless
the Legislature comes to their aid.
There is only one way to meet the
emergency. Such parts of the
Crown lands as are desirable for the
purposes of the Homestead Act.
should be set apart by the Legisla-
ture for future settlers. This is a
radical measure, but we believe it to
be necessary one, if the benefits
which the Homestead Act offers are
actually to be realized. The oues-
ton whether the Legislature should
not assume control of the Crown
lands has already been agitated.
There is perhaps some doubt as to
whether that branch of the Govern
ment possesses the requisite auth
ority. But that the step will even
tually prove necessary to the proper
development of the country, seems
sufficiently clear.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1890-02-25
CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the
statements made, or opinions expressed by our
correspondence
The Hawaiian gazette., 1890-02-25

These islands are already begin
ming TO suffer from the effects
Of land monopoly. The nature OF
our principle industry is of itself
very favorable to the growth of
monopoIes. Sugar is a slow grow
ing crop, it requires a large and
costly plant, and hence a very extern
sive capital for its successful pro
duetion- The cultivation OF it on q
small scale has hitherto generally
proved failure. The result is that
the industry only fourishes under
monopoly conditions and tends con-
Unually TO concentrate in the hands
OF the few. Under such circum-
stances 1t Is clear that the country
has e yer! strong interest in check
ing the growth Of monopoly when
ever 1t Is possible to do so. 1t has
strong motive for creating conditions
favorable to the small owner. The
great plantations naturally bring
about q land monopoly. The fact
that the Crown lands are inaliensble
tends to aggrayste these conditions,
because II results in vast tracts of
land being locked up On long leases
for an indefinite term Of years.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1890-02-25

The land should be owned by the
men who cultivate It That Is fact
OF prime importance, and modern
experience has put it beyond the pos
sibility Of question Its therefore
the duty Of every government to en-
courage the acquisition of land in
small quantities By a wise and lib
eral policy the government can and
ought to foster and encourage the
subdivision of the land into small
holdings.
In France the peasant is the pro-
prietor OF the soil. In England by
far the greater part of the land Is
held by 8 few thousand persons,
members of the upper class or of the
aristoersey- The peasant pro
prietor Of France Is happy,
prosperous, cOntented. intelligent
Nevada County picayune., 1890-11-20
ROsstOn Reports.

Friend PICAYUNE As you have no scribe from our little village, will try and post you as to transpiring events here.
 The terrible rainy weather has stopped the harvesting cotton.
 Dr. Warren says w. T. Fincher can eat more fried ham than any man in the county.
 Mrs. Helen Cramcr is improving. Been confined to her bed for three or four weeks with typhoid fever.
 Messrs. /, W. Bailey, Geo. Mid dlebrooks and our Dr. Warren left Monday, to attend the Grand Lodge, which convened at Little Rock Tues day.
 Madison Fincher and his brother, Tom, are both improving rapidly able to be up and about, after a pro- tracted spell of fever.
 l notice that Dr. Warren has a new road cart. Trust he may ride it without meeting with such acci- dents as when riding the old one.
 MT. Terrell Hendrix is preparing to move his saw mill plant to Waldo, We hate to see friend Terrell leave, but trust his move may result Tn great financial success. His family will remain on the old homestead until the new year.
 Mr. Charley Henry, one of our most promising young men, died Saturday morning, after a long ill., ness, from typhoid fever. While 'ts hard to give up one just merg- ing into manhood, and with pros poets of a useful life, we can only bow submissively to the will of Him who does all things well.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-11-20
Laneburg Leaflets.

Too much rain for cotton pickers.
 Sam Weaver, l learn, will move to Hot Springs thIs week.
 Let all come out and hear Rev. Ken Landers preach at Laneburg next Sunday.
 The middle of November has come and gone, and no general kill ing frost yet.
 Rev. $. A. Hill preached his last sermons for this conference year at Harmony and New Salem, Sunday.
 MT. Erastus Bright and Mrs. Gar land Bright, who have both been se- riously sick for some days, were thought to be some better the last of the week.
 Mir. Frank Loe has sold his farm to Mir. Paten Woosley, who has given up the idea of going to Texas. Glad that Patcn has decided to stay with us awhile longer, at least.
 Mir. Willie Sutton arrived home Saturday evening, accompanied by his bride, to whom he was married in the State of Mississippi On the l2th inst. The best wishes of the writer and numerous other admirng friends are extended to Willie and his fair partner.
 MT. Dock Daniell will sell to the highest bidder, at his residence near Laneburg, on next Saturday (22d), his farm, consisting of 80 acres of we'll improved land, all of his stock, corn, oats, etc., and also household and kitchen furniture.
 Master Nat Martin, while return ing from Prescott Saturday evening, narrowly escaped serious injury by being thrown from his mule, which fell down while loping. He was thrown over hls mule head, striking the ground on one side of his lace, but fortunately was unhurt.
 Coop LICK.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-11-20
NEEDED REFORMS.

As it is only a few weeks until our State Legislature meets, it is perti- nent to discuss the important meas ures and needed reforms that it is expected to consider.
 First in importance is an improved election law. Something like the Australian secret ballot system, with an adequate poll tax qualification, is what is needed. Then the corrup- ticn of the ballot and intimidation will cease, and not until then. Then the co.ored man can vote as he pleas cs, without the fear of ostraCism and personal violence. It would also re- suit in building up our public schools, a thing much desired by all patriotic citizens.
 Separate coaches on railroads for whites and blacks is demanded in all parts of the State. Then our wives and daughters can travel alone, if necessary, without being molested by insolent, filthy and dissipatcd col- ored men. By all means give us separate coaches,
 A change in our convict lease sys- tenn is needed. Long term convicts should be worked within the walls of the penetentiary, and women and youthful eonyicts kept separate from the worse and more hardened. Bet ter safeguards, toe, should be thrown around them all, to prevent harsh ness and cruelty being inflicted upon them.
 A law oproperly regulate railroad traffic is much needed. A railroad commission law like that of Georgia, or that Texas demands, would be of incalculable benefit to all, as it would equalizc rates and stop extortion.
 Terms of all officers, State and county, should be made longer, four years instead of two, with ineligibil- ity to second term.
 There are a number of other re- forms needed, but we will not dis cuss them now.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-11-20
Emmet Etchings.

Rain and mud.
 Glad to hear that Mrs. Launey Raves is improving.
 There is considerable cotton to be picked out yet, in this section.
 Rev. T. H. Ware held the fourth quarterly meeting here on last We'd nesday.
 Miss Octie Garland left last Satnr- day to take charge of school, close to Wallaceburg.
 Messrs. II. Stainton and Simeon Shell are attending Federal court at Texarkana, as jurors.
 Misses Minnie Ware and Launa Hulse, of Hope, visited Mrs. W. c.. Barton, Saturday and Sunday.
 The streets of this town are in & dreadful condition-no side walks, all mud, and great gulleys in the center of the streets. Something should be done.
 Well, hurry up the migration biz get all we can in time for another crop. have bought farm for one family and made one payment on 1t ; will pay off all as soon as the family gets here, which will be in about two weeks. There can be good places got for others here close to town.
 Our present school teacher, Mir. Johnson, seems to be putting the children through in the right man. ner. 1 am told that he does not let them run through their books simply, but makes them learn as they go. l think that the directors made good selection. Wish the Professor un- bounded success.
 Our Hon. c. E. Mitchell has the thanks of the whole community for not allowing all of our fair sex to be called before the grand jury. Now, all the fair sex did was to smile out loud little, and one snickered a little at church about song that was being sung little wrong. It would have made dog laugh out loud. Persons should not run to the graud jury with every little frivolity.
 DAMoCLEs.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-11-20
SOMETHING WRONG.

We boastfully speak of this Gov ernment as being of, by, and for the people, and of this country as being controlled by the majority of it's vo- ters. In both we are, to great eN- tent mistaken. Here are the facts, let us carefully consider them, for sooner or later the tune will come when this very condition of affairs will endanger the very existence of this republic, On the 4th day of November, 1890, an unprecedented majority of the voters rendered q most emphatic verdict against the republican Congress and administra- ton, by clecting more than two-thlrds of the House of Representatives. In Monarchial Great Britain such an election would have compelled an immediate and entire change of ad- ministratiOn, with the exception of the Queen, who is after all but an expensive and almost powerless fig ure head for that government, What is the result here? Practically noth- ing, so far as the policy of this Gov crnment is concerned. The newly elected House will not meet until the first Monday in December, 1891, more than year hence, unless called together in extraordinary ses- sion by the President before that date. And when it does meet 1t cannot dot an ii" or cross "t' in any law upon our statute books with out obtaining the consent of the President and q majority of the Sen ate, powers, which notwithstanding the rebuke of the people, still exist to thwart the will of a majority of the country's voters. The House of Representatives of the Fifty-second Congress, although more than two thirds Democratic, can do little more than furnish the country the evidence of the good intentions of the Demo crauc party, for even should there be Republican Senators enough who would vote with the Democrats to modify or repeal the obnoxious and unpopular Mckinley tariff law, which is extremely doubtful, the Re publican President, whose term lasts exactly as long as that of the Fifty second Congress, would be certain to veto all such measures. 1t will require another victory in 1892 to enable the people to realize the fruits of the one just won over the Repub- lican party, This will never be a real Government of, ny and for the people, until such changes have been made as will enable the response to the popular will, on the part of the governing powers, both executive and legislative, to be immediate Our statesmen should seriously con slider this important matter
Nevada County picayune., 1890-11-20
Harmony Hash.
Encourage education. Democracy to the front.

Encourage education.
 Democracy to the front.
 Be careful how you speak of your neighbor.
 It is strange MT. Joe Garrett likes to go to town so often.
 Our school has q good attendance and will have more new scholars soon.
 Mir. Erastus Bright has been right sick with pneumonia, but we learn is improving some.
 Some of the ncighbors say there is less expense in buying meat than in buying corn to fatten hogs.
 Mir. D. F. Garrett raises ribbon cane and makes his own molasses. This cane can be successfully grown on low, rich land and the syrup is equal 10 that which is shipped here from Louisiana
 Have learned that MT. J. P Woosley will not move to Texas, as was his former intention, He sold his place to Mir. Howard, and has bought out MT. Frank Lowe. The latter l am told will locate near Boughton. NIcopEMCs.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-11-20

Missouri, Bynum of Indiana, Breck- cnridge of Kentucky and a number of others. Among such-talented gen tlemen it is hard to make choice, but it seems to us fit and proper to bestow this honor upon the West, in which event MT. Springer will be the man. He and MT. Crisp of Georgla are noted parliamentarians. MT. Mills should continue as the party leader on the floor of the House, the place where he can do the most good. Doubtless most of the Arkansas del egation will first give our neighbor, Mir Mills, complimentary vote, or else Mir. Hatch, of Missouri. It seems the final pull will be between Springer and CrisP-this is the way it now looks. But the time is away ahead, and the tide may turn in an- other direction,
Nevada County picayune., 1890-11-20

Ladies and Misses wraps and jackets, in all grades and styles, at lower prices than ever before. Don't fail to see our stock. k l. Blakcly.
 That Sired, aching fceling which is expe- ricnced by so many people living in malari' al districts, can be cured by taking Groves Tnstoless Chill Tonic. 70 cts. Is as pleasant as lemon syrup. To get the genuine ask for Grove For sale, wholesale or retail by Hugh Moncref
 Nearly all the diseases in the Southern States are produced from malaria. Groves Tastclcss Chill Tonic removes all malsrial poison from the system. It is as pleasant to the taste as lemon syrup. 50c. To get the genuine ask for Groves. For sale, whole sale and retail, by Hugh Morcricf.
 No liniment is in better reputc or more widely known than Dr. J. II. McLean's Volcanic Oil Liniment. It is wonderful remedy.
 Fresh bread. (baked daily) on sale at B. l.. Harwood's.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-11-20
HoW's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any ease of catarrh that cannot be cured by taking Halls Catarrl turc. f. J, tUENY X Co.,,
 Toledo Ohio. rroptictor.. We, the undersigned, have known r J. Cheney for thc last ld years and believe him pcricc, hOn orable in all business transactions and financially able 0 carry out any obligation made hy their hrm West X lruax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O Naldu, knuan Marvin, Wholesale Druggists
 Toledo, Ohio.
 IIall. Catarrh Cure i. taken internally acting directly upon the blood and mucous surface. of the ,ysten. Testimonials sent free Price ,5 cts per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
 Live merchants always advertise, when they can dos Tn a live news pOper The PICAYCNE offers the best medium of reaching the people of any paper in South Arkansas.
 Fall cometh on apace, and soon will the granger be engaged in his annual struggle with chills aud fever. Take time by the forelock and lay ina supply of Cheathams Tasteless Chill Tonic that your days in the land may be many. For sale by Hugh Moncrief.
 k. l.. Blakcly is offering his en- tire stock at greatly reduced prices Nicest stock of dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes, hats, ladies and misses cloaks and jackets in town, and prices are away below all com petitors.
 We have a good horse, eight years old and about sixteen hands high, which we will sell cheap for cash. Call at office and see us, if you want a good horse.
 It is too much to have to scratch for Il living and for relief also. Hunts Cure will not help you in the former case, but will sure cure the itch or it costs you nothing. For sale by Hugh Moncrief
 CoRNERsylLLE, Miss Dee. 2G, 1888. Mcssrs Paris Medicine Co.,, Paris, Tenn
 Please seud me three dozen of your Groves Tasteess Chill Tonic. l was pleased with the lot l got from you last summer The people were delighted with it. 1 gave your chill tonic to some children who were pale and swarthy and omaoiated. having had chronic chlls for months past, one of them for year, and within three weeks after be- ginning with the chill tonic, they were hale and hearty, with red and rosy cheeks. It acted like a charm. Yours, etc, W. w. STlNsoN, NJ. D. For snlc, wholesale and retail by Hugh MoncrieE
Nevada County picayune., 1890-11-20
Is Consumption Incurabie.

Read the following: MT. C. II. Morris, Newark, Ark, says: Was down with abccsses of lungs, and friends and physicians pronounced me an incuratiyc consumptiye. Be- gan taking Dr. Kings New Discov cry for consumption am now on my third bottle, and able to oversee the work on my farm, It is the finest medicine ever made"
 Jesse Middlewart, Ohio, says Had it not been for Dr King $ New Discovery for consumption, I would have died of lung troubles. Was given up by doctors, Am now in best of health" ." Try it. Sample bottles free at Hugh Moncrief's $ drug store.
Nevada County picayune., 1890-11-20
THE SPEAKERSHIP

Already there is lively contest begun for the Speakership of the Fifty-sccond Congress. We trust it will not degenerate into an unseemly scramble, as all of the gentlemen prominently spoken of for the place are worthy. Among those mentioned are: Springer of Illinois, Crisp of Georgia. Mills of Texas, Hatch of