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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-20
TINE LAST WEEK TO BE THE GREATEST BAR
j GAIN opportunity of the entire season. regular
slaughter sale OF all Christmas and Holiday Goods None
he carried over if low prices will move them.

Trimmings AZ SOC. yard tF,t OIL
from 60 TO $50 a yard. trlup.rg.
&c. a yard that sold from 50c o. 81,
Wraps-The greatest opportunfy g., b..
season. We have the largest stock h, .
city: many more than We care 10 t...
hand Just at this time, ana they mn.,
sold. We have put the knife ,rf. .
mot the coats but the pricep w..
find styles and prices 20 please 80. Dab.
than ever. Don't wait but cgn.. A.
and get your pick. You Will rlf 80.
coming. We give you this week s.
Plush Capes at N15o. sold All g.
city at 5000.
Finer Seal Plush Cspes. u,mml
best Martin Fur, at 500. Peal. s .
$3.50
All $500 and 5000 finest s.,.t..
Capes reduced 10 1000
An OF our finest cloth Caps. t...
AZ $3.50 and tls00. now 800
and $3.50 Capes now 8 -0. 800 g..
$50 Cspes now 500
All Of our finest Cape coats ts..
at $500. now flse. OR yan ..
ones are now SIS 00. our s. ~ a-I
ones now 5000 oar 81 % 4rI g.
now $50. our So ana g. On
500
Misses and Chldrcn's Goats at ,..
10 suit you
Misses Cape Goats were f..
So 80. now $50 All - g-na ..
5000. Misses and children f4-...
sold az 500. 5000 $50. reduced t
Those that sold az $50 Nu ..
now 800. $50 ana $40 ones DOW g.
Children.s Long Goats ffat
800 and 500. now StuC. au 3 .,
s. o.. an $3.50 and 81 ODD one. r
Infants Goats AZ 3d. 3-F
500. al greatly reduced iu Yr.
Ry an means come o. soc lf I..
q L. rsH. -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-20

is what Santa Claus dons in making his
annual rounds. You'll find its duplicate
at the McAdams i Berry Clothiery,
where all the new styles in Winter Suits
and Overcoats are now displayed. Put
yourself in the array of good dressers
who are thronging the store to select
their winter outfits, and make yourself
spic and span for the holiday season.
We are showing Suits that are maryels
of artistic workmanship made up Of the
best English Goods and other popular
materials in styles that are photographs
Of fashion You'll look handsome, too,
in a photograph: if attired in one of
these Suits.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-20

-. H. Mitchell. recently convicted of
,nauslaurhter and sentenced 90 five years
confinement in the penitenuarV came into
The Hastings Court to-day and accepted
the verdict Of the jury. waving al claims
to a new trial Judge Woods had given
Aitchcns counsel tm January !. 1881 Ia
prepare for an appeal TO the Supreme
court. lie viii be sent to Richmond IN a
few DAYS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-20
Dividend NOTICES.
dividend NOTICE.

The BOARD og DIRE, TOR, uF rue l..
MOND. FREDBRlCks r. ANp f'i'h
RAILROAD COMPANY have DECLARED -.
DEND OF 3.jJ PER SHARE 90 it0
cani,al sto-k and dividend ODlgauu.. .'
eotopany. payable JAM Akf y, lN.it .'
holders 0t The same oa December r'. .'
after which date TO traLsier-hook y IN %
until January s, 1885, j.. Is, " l'' i.'
.So-,T.9 Tr-f-I.r
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-20

" Prescription" ever fails - benefit or cure,
your money Is returned. Bearing down
pains, internal Inflammation and liberation,
weak back, and all kindred ailments'are com
pletely cured by it. Its marvellous remedy
for nervous and general debility, Chorea, or
st. Vituss Dance, Insomnia, or Inability, 70
Sleep, Spasms, Commissions or Fits: and has
often, by restoring tho womanly functions,
cured cases Of insanity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-20

Swiss Embroidered Handkerchiefs- ireds
OF dozens different styles 10 select from-usually
sold at 1890, HOliday-Sale Price Toe.
Embroidered Linen Cambria Handkerchief
six styles-a choi'e ljc.
Fine Quality swiss Embroidered Handker-
chiofs-tWenty styles aud designo TO select from
21c., ana inner grades a. ~, 80. ana 62c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-20
A CITIZENS MEETING CALLED.
All Invited To Join In the Move Went to
HIN the Suffering Poor.

Relow will be found the call OF his
Honor Mayor Ellyson for mass'meet-
ing OF citizens. issued in pursuance OK
the resolution adopted Mt n meeting held
in st. Paurs church on Monday night.
The object Of this meeting II one which
appeals 70 an our people OF whatever
creed or denomination. That there IS
already great suffering amongst the large
number OF unemployed in our midst must
be apparent 10 all. and as the winter ad-
vauces IL must b. greatly increasel'
Prompt and vigorous measures are heeden.
and We doubt not that some scheme VIII
he formulated at the meeting tomorrow
night 20 meet the demands OF the occa-
sion:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-20
CARPETS. RUGS. Sc.

$4,000 T Te2s 10 d Be 3 soLo n
REDUCED PRICEs.--A XNINsTEh
oUgTrE, VELVET. snd BODY bht So, p ,.
Al peryard; RoXBURY AMI THREE -, !,
T5c' Der yard; TAPESTRY aud EXTRA 80 -.
q. soc. par yssd; CofroN-ChAlN a. =.
yard; INGRAM az 20 and 21c. per ,s.- =,
inch SMYRNA RUGS a, $3.50 aud 'o-.'
81 apiece. ~ SAN'',,.
$40 Nain street, RhemoaL ~
NO 26-eoIlm
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-20

The whole number Of deaths in Rich
mond last week was H-23 white and Il
colored. There were five deaths from
c0usumption and six from pneumonia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-20
MAlONS UFF IIf1,
RICHMOND. VA. December - 1873.
TO the Citizens 81 Richmond:

At a meeting Of the members OF various
denominations held at 81. Pauls cnuTch
Monday evening. December 18th. reso-
luton was adopted requesting the Mayor
10 issue a call for mass-mcetlng Tor me
purpose Of taking decisive steps to assist
the needy during the present winter IL
gives me pleasure TO comply with such Il
request. and / earnestly invite all citizens
who feel an interest in proydips for the
comfort OF the suffering and the needy IN
our city 20 meet in the hall OF the young
Mems Christian Association on thursday
night. December 2lst ut o'clock. An
appeal for such a cause should evoke a
most generous response. and l trust mat
there will be a large attendance at the
meeting. and that vigorous action VIII
be taken 20 provide relief for all who are
in want I'm our city. The Chairman OF the
meeting held az ST. Paurs church re-
quests that / shall especially invite the
officers OF all organizations who are at
present doing any charitable Work. Iheir
cooperation Il earnestly desired.
j. TAYLOR ELLYSON. Mayor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-20
HOLIDAY GOODS.

beg leave 10 call attention TO their large 81.
OF the aforementioned goods. most ~ q.
are ~ thor own importation. FRENCH ht'f
DIES, vintNges from 1887 20 1874; Old lI.
DON DOCK JAMAICA Run, II. tROif a. a
SCOTCH AND l4l>H WHISTLES. al .. t
very nnest quality
SHkRkIfs, NADElRAs, AND PORT aff
very large assortment ~ FRENCH AID CORR
nAS MINES, including thuse famous hflHi' 8
CHATEAU IA ROSE, CHATEAU NAhN' "a
CHATEAU D. lQUEN, SIEiNbEfr.h. ~ ''
CUBRt NNBR, sCHLO,S JOhANNlobth"t .
etc, etc.
All the leading brands OF tuANPi"FI ..
stanuy IN stoc.. They refer par tA.f
their PREMIERE SEkltt, selected ~ GOO
the nnest vineyards ia France. lt-'r -.-A
FINE RYE AND BOZ BON NUI'httH. al
PIE AND PEACH BkANDlts r ~ me '~f
hest ani cannot DO eKceilvd no 'hr as tiAIJ
concerned.
fCORDlALS they have Largo 'sri7.Y
only The very finest that are iui lr."i
HAVANA CIGARS 81 their own Direct %
portation and selected by oar I'D tu' Ter.
inissOn houses IN Havana. As, o.. 80
Of tho H. PRINCIPE DE GALES tIpAN'
stsntly on hand. OSCAR CkANH COZ
Ia Governor stltet. blrluoAi "a
o. 2s-2m
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-20
Rib6On sale.

Satin Ribbon. in all tho bright shades, for
fancy work, at reduced prices for this Neek
Black and Colored Dou0le-Fecef Satin Ribbon
for millinery purposes, al cut prices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-20
do Ie-.d
dividend NOTICE.

The Board OF Directors u tne PETERS
RAILROAD COMPANY have dec.afel
dent OF per cent. ca The '1mNtn 3
farred s,o.s OF the COMPANY. payable ol 81. p
Ter the 20 DAY or JANUAkl. 1874
holders OF record on the 2Oth Il Decent ef.
sf,.r which date tho books Ol TRANSFER 20
ei''eN N''''' w.R JONE>.
de i9-td
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-20
VIRGINIA WINES.

al, offer Tor erst tune % tho pgbhc, - -
sale or retail, tho folsOsing CHOICE -,
WHICH have taken FIFTEEN plPLOsA, 80. /
1883 10 1898 from tho Virginia ssate asRAt.
su,al society: cATAw A9weet mi az ,,sroN
CHUs, CLINTON, IoSCuED, lONs .si
yIRuiNIA, cYNrbiANA, CT AXE - a.,
WHITE WINES fof further lnformanSs
nries.l,s, Apply 20 r. FsRRANplNL.
els cas-, Broat street, OF AtissS ~
do 1867
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-20

Tan. Brown, and Red Wool Felt Sailors, 25c.
Your picE Of 500 Coored Wool Shapes, best
quality, newest style, at 2jc.
BlacE and Colored Fine Quality Faie, low
crown, new shape, soc.
French Felt shapes, in colors, reduced from
e1.26 and sl.75 to Toe.
Black French Felt Shapes-ths Sl.50 quality
IN all the best shapes, reduced to 0Sc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-20

HELP Is OFFERED,
ard is guaranteed, 10
every nervous, delicate
woman, by Or. Pierce'i
Favorite Prescription.
Remember this II YOU
don't get the help that's
promised, there's moth
ing TO pay.
In every " female com
plant" irregularity, or
weakness, and in every
exhausted condition Of
tHc Safnsla system. IL ne
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-20

For more than % years. DR.. Sage's Catarrh
Remedy has cured the worst cases Of Chronic
Catarrh In the Head. The makers Of this
medicine are willing 10 promise that they Il
cure your case or they'll pay you 500
cash. By oil druggists.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-20

If YOU were to buy a WRAP Of
the latest and most approved kind
and quality, and color, just what
you wanted, and at the lowest
price that any maker in America
could make one, and II then
.ONE-THIRD OF THE MONEY
YOU PAID FOR IT WAS RE
TURNED TO YOU IN THE
POCKET OF THAT GARMENT
would you think it " Bargain ?"
That is just what the Wrap people
are doing to-day. This Self-Same
happening applies to FINE AND
HANDSOME Garments to the
loWer-grade garments, and to the
entire scale of the best and most
loOked-for ones.
Plain Kersey, double-breastod, s1.9s. were
S325.
Plain CheViot, umbrella back, plated Colum.
ban cape and collar, edged with fur, half
tigbt.ntting, double breasted, -, from 81.
Imported Melton thres-quarter length Skirt
Coat, II rows braided skirt, entire braided
sleeve and collar Worth collar aud cape
edged with fur, Sll.76. from s2b.
SILK Plush Capes with double Worth collar
and cape edged with seal, for $3.50, from
s2l.
This much for what IS going on
in the department.
Might as we'll buy Lace Curtains
while the prices stand full quar-
ter in your favor. The conclusion
of the firm is that an enormous
stock on hand has 10 be reduced.
Real or imitation Lace Curtains
the same reduction.
Ladies Cashmere Gloves in dark
shades, such as navy, myrtle,
brown, and black; the best Of the
usual 25c. Jersey Glove for Ioc. Il
pair-only % dozen to be sold. No
better value in Kid Gloves sold in
America than at that very counter.
Dinner Set? 50 Sets came
again yesterday. Best English
China, undergazed decoration,
new shapes, everything that ordi-
narily calls for SIS a set Of II2
pieces, these S9.9S set. This is
only one item out of tens of thou
sands at just such good value. The
price of each article is marked in
plain figures. You NAV wait on
yourself.
60 dozen Mink Scarfs sold here
within a week were out yesterday.
Plenty again to-day. Csc. for
Water Mink to SIS for Real Mink.
Just eight other prices besides.
There is good value among the
cottons even as gifts. Calicoes,
sc. ; Bingham, &C. to SC.
English Serge Flannelette, 10
and I2Hc., and so for a dozen
other useful fabrics.
What beautiful and novel effects
in these useful, ornamental, and
almost understandable articles OF
CELLULOID have been produced
are here on sale, and they are quite
worthy your inspection.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-20


that we have anything you want IN
the line Of JEWELRY. The holidays
are at hand. New. exquisite, enticing
designs. Unique examples OF genius in
pure gold. The brillisnce Of the noon
day sun cannot surpass our JEWELS.
The ladies are delighted with them.
That boy OF yours. what will You give
hlm2 Why. one Of our knock-about
watches, of course. Will stand his
rough handling. Always keep good
time. The costa mere nothing. Only
"a. You can afford that. Our breast
pins are like dreams Of the summer
night solicited. Chasts, durable, rsa.
sonsble in price.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-20
Both Had Eczema
In It's Worst Form
after Physicians Failed, Hoods
SdrSGpGrilld Perfectly Cured.

SarsGpGriild Perfectly Cured.
Great mental agony is endured by
parents who see their children suffering
from diseases caused by impure blood, and
for which there seems no cure. This is
turned to JOY when Hoods Sarsaparilla is
rcsorted to, for il expels the foul humors
from the blood, and restores the dis
eased skin TO fresh, healthy brightness.
Read the following from grateful parents:
ITO c. l. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass;
I've think Hoods Sarsaparlll is the most
valuable medicine on the market for blood and
skin diseases. Our two children suffered terri
Div WIN the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-20
1'(oFE:N
COMPANY
Nc-----7-0

RICHMOND. Va, December 20, 1898,
The store is open every night
until Christmas.
Persons wanting Leather Goods Stamped or
Engraving done for Christmas must give q
couple OF days time. We do ali free OF
charge on any article from sl.2o up
The brilliant flashes of Merry
Christmas are DETECTED from many
thousands various things with the
self-same good advantage as the
following few items.
The preparation to serve you
was never before so well planned
nor never so successfully carried
into execution.
You come to select 4 present
and you are stared in the face with
so many that meet your most ac-
guessed approval that involunta-
rily you regret your gitt-taklng
dear ones or friends are not more
numerous.
Flashes from the HANDKER-
CHIEF department say for today
that you have 10 dozen Embrold-
cred and scalIoped Ladies Handker-
chiefs to choose from that cost the
maker from 66c. to sos. each to
land, and we sell them a choice
for 1896.
Another lot of the unqueStlona.
bic embroidered and scallOped
Handkerchiefs OF other houses at
100. to 3oc., and the price here IS
$50. each.
Pure Linen, sheer, with seal
lopededge, and embroidery enough
to have sold from 67c. to 81 each ;;
this lot 25c. each.
In the last lot there is an almost invisible
pln-hole III each.
Initial Handkerchiefs Of every
description.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-20
DIVIDEND NOTICE.

Tne Board % Directors Of the lI' ~
AND PETERSBURG RAILROAD 'pAi -
have declared a dividend ~ 3bs peg 49, ="
capital stock 81 tho COMPANY lal t.i' "'
aftsr the 20 DAY or JANlAh1, l''h % p
holders OF record on tho @Ofl : ID. en-
1898; after which date fhe u.oss J' @Nt''
"''' ~ " X JONI,
.to,d Treasure
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-20
The GREAT CLEARING SALE
OF
Trimmed Heaae9a1
CONTINUES WITH UNDATED vIGoR.

Hero goes the pick and choice OF our stock OF
TRIMMED BONNETS, HATS, and TOQURS,
including Imported Patterns as vol as Chill
dren's Hats:
s25 ones down 20 $40.
SIS ones down 10 $3.50.
$40 ones down 20 s..
e. ones down TO 800.
SO ones down 10 Sl.j0.
e. ones down 10 81.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-20
HOLIDAY
DRESS PATTERNS.

ID PATTERNS Wool DRESS
GooDs at $l.47 each.
10 PATTERNS Wool DRESS
GooDs at $l.GS each.
10 PATTERNS Wool DRESS
GooDs at S2.03 each.
10 PATTERNS Wool DRESS
GooDs at 1922 each.
10 PATTERNS Wool DRESS
GooDs at $3.50 each.
10 PATTERNS WOoL DRESS
GooDs at 81 each.
UTOODur,Dn ? OTUnOD
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1893-07-25
THE HOEOKAA SCHOOL.
The Closing Exercises We're
Held on Tuesday.

The closing exercises at the
HOnokaa government school took
place on Tuesday morning under
the direction Of Mr.. Armstrong
Smith, the principal of the school.
A splendid programme Of songs,
recitations and character sketches
was rendered. and at the conclusion
of the exercises a specimen card Of
ornamental penmanship or draw
ing was presented to every visitor.
The cards were prepared by the
scholars during their recess time.
In all $50 scholars attend the
school-74 boys and rs girls.
Miss Bessie Richard and Mr..
and Mrs. Z. W. Estep are the in
structors.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1893-07-25
Visiting Journalist.

Mr.. George Van Houten, Of
Lenox, Iowa, who arrived by 4 late
steamer, will remain here some
time, visiting points of interest and
writing up the islands for Amori-
can newspapers. Mr.. Van Houten
represents the Omaha Bee, Prairie
Farmer, Chicago, the Des Moines
News, and the Capitol, also Of Des
Moines, Iowa. He will visit the
volcano, and will likly spend n por-
ton Of his visit studying Hawaiian
institutions and customs.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1893-07-25
HlL0 HAPPENINGS.
PROGRESS OF The LOCAL FIRE
COMPANY.
Closing Of Court werk-rourists Going
AhroAd-LocaI News Notes.

Huo, July l., 1898. - Several
very successful trials of the steam
fire engine have recently been
made, in which the engine, when
properly handled, worked TO the
entire satisfaction of the members
of the company. Regular drills
have now been established to get
all the members fully acquainted
with the working and handling of
the engine and apparatus. A new
house has been built for storing the
engine on King street in a conve-
nient locality, and now, if q fire
occurs, we can expect to find the
steamer of some practical service.
One of the propositions of the
company, to build a fire and town
hall in conjunction, and to place it
on the court house square, was
fortunately abandoned. 1t would
be too bad to have our small court
house square desecrated with any
more buildings. The square as it
stands is a great ornament to the
town, possessing a wealth Of tropi-
cal beauty in its great number of
trees and palms of different varie-
ties, which are an attraction to all
strangers, as well as to the towns
people. Any placing Of buildings
on the square will destroy its SYM
metry and detract very much from
its present handsome appearance.
The session of court at Honokaa
closed last week, lasting only four
days, there being really no import
ant case on trial. The Judge, law
yers and those there on business
came struggling home during the
week. The appearance of so many
Hiloites in the district was the
means of bringing a bountiful rain
fall, which has been the most eopi-
Gus that has blessed the district for
long time.
Now that the plantations are fin
ishing their grinding of cane, the
managers are making preparations
for foreign tours. Mr.. and Mrs. J.
A. Scott leave this week for the
Worlds Fair, Canada and the East
ern States, expecting to be away
about three months. By other
steamers shortly, other managers
will hurry off to get back again in
time to see everything ready for
the next crop. Now that the grind
ing of crop has resolved itself
down to the first six months of the
year in this district, it leaves am
pie time for a delightful fitting for
those able to 90.
The town is practically dead,
business being very quiet. Every
one seems to be patiently waiting
for Cleveland's ultimatum on the
Hawaiian question.
Mr.. Gardner K. Wilder is in town
and goes down to Honolulu this
steamer.
Mr.. Robert Saddler leaves for the
Worlds Fair by this Kinau.
The bark Annie johnson is ex-
pected here from the goth to the
25th inst from San Francisco.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1893-07-25
CHIEF ENGINEER RESIGNS.
Mr. Hustace's Private Interests
Require His Attention.

Frank Hustace, chief engineer OF
the fire department, has resigned
his position to take effect the last
part Of the present month. The
reason for his retirement is that
his private business interests re-
quire his attention.
In all probability, James Hunt,
the present first assistant, viii be
elected to fill the vacancy. This
matter viii be settled on the 9th
inst, when the board Of fire COM
missioners viii hold a meeting.
While Mr.. Hustace has directed
the affairs Of the department every
thing has been carried on in
business-Iike manner, and its pres
ent high standard Of efficiency is
due to his efforts.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1893-07-25
THE sPRECKELs PLACARD.
4 Run1or Regarding 1t Turns
Ont TO be Untrue.

A rumor was current Tuesday
TO the effect that the person who
tackled the Objectionable placard
on the gate Of Mr.. Claus Spreck-
els residence several weeks ago,
was known and his arrest would
follow
Deputy Marshal Brown was seen
about the matter. He stated that
the story vas untrue. He said
the police had made an investiga-
ton but NJ clue could be obtained
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1893-07-25
4 Brief History of Their Crea-
ton and Division.
WHERE Thsy Are aud How They Nrr
Held.

\ foreign correspondent desires
Us to state briefly what the crown
lands are, their extent, and whe-
Their they are available for agricul-
tural enterprises by purchase. Dur
ing the past two or three years,
several statements have been pub
liShed here relative to the crown
lands, and vet very little seems to
De known shout them abroad.
In the division OF lands which
took place during the reign of Ha-
mehameha III. he reserved q por-
ton for himself, gave to his chiefs
another portion, and q homestead
to each of the common people who
chose to send in claim for the
land which they were occupying.
The exact proportion allotted 70
each is not known, but it is certain
that the people had by far the
smaller part, as the eleven thou
sand grants awarded to them are
mostly small holdings, of less than
five acres.
After the above division Of lands,
the king, finding that it was desir-
able that the government should
share those which had been re-
served by him, decided the larger
portion Of his estate to the govern
ment for the use and benefit of the
public treasury, reServing the
choicest for himself. Thus, instead
Ofthree, there were four divisions of
Iand-those of the king, the chiefs,
the government and the common
people.
In the year 1865 the legislature
passed 3 law creating q commission
to take exclusive charge of the
crown lands. the income from
which belonged to the reigning
sovereign and from time to time
It enacted laws regulating the
holding and disposal Of the same.
Regarding the extent of the
crown lands, the most reliable data
place the number of acres between
100000 and one million. But it is
probable that when q full record is
made Of claims considered more or
less doubtful, the total area viii be
found to exceed the highest esti-
mate named above.
Most Of these lands are leased,
some of them in large tracts and
for various terms, none exceeding
thirty years, with many of the
leases expiring during the present
decade. LeasehoId IS the only ten
ure on which they can be procured,
as their sale is prohibited by law.
The crown lands are located on
each Of the islands. Hawaii hav-
ing about one-haIf of the whole.
Probably one-ifth of the estate is
available for cultivation of some
kind Of fruit and other products,
and the balance as pasture land,
though a portion of it may be
termed worthless rocky mountain
land.
1t viii thus be seen that the
crown land Is not available for pur-
chase, and that the best tracts of it
are under lease for some years to
come.-Planters' Monthly.