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The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1895-12-20

IT is pleasant to see the busy,
busting streets and the crowds
buying Christmas goods. The chill
dren are Just having " beautiful
time, 'as the somewhat slang express
sion goes. The little toddlers are
on the tenter hooks of expectation,
and they haunt the various stores,
feasting their eyes and minds on
the many wonderful things that
are displayed, some of which the
benefcent Santa Claus may be-
stow upon them when the great
evening arrives. The pretty legend
still finds home in their innocent
hearts, and long may it continue
to do so. In prosaic age, when
so much of the glamor of life has
been swept away, it is refreshing to
think that some poetic myths are
left to the very young, that life
to them is not a series Of unalter-
able, angular facts, but that it con-
tains the romantic and the beauti-
full. We pity any one who is not
touched by the dainty and poetic
side of childhood, whose heart does
not expand at least once a year; it
should expand all the time, but the
hard grubbing for the necessary
wherewithal to clothe and feed the
flock naturally hardens and con-
tracts it.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1895-12-20

IF nothing were done to look
after smugglers the opposition
press would howl. When any at
tempt is made to put down snug
Cling they howl. The fact is the
opposition is at heart deeply SYM
pathetic with smugglers or any
others engaged in evading the
necessary laws.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1895-12-20

there is indeed an impossible bar
rier." Government for the good of
the whole people is not among their
widest aspirations. The worthy
prelate is accustomed to ''impass-
able barriers" however, he has one
in his own church.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1895-12-20

Mr.. ALEXANDER You've seems
likely to be the unanimous choice
of the Hilo District. He undoubt-
edly is well acquainted with the
agricultural and economic re-
sources of the district and is per-
sonally well known to most of the
citizens. He is also well known
and popular in the other sugar
growing districts OF the big island,
so that he is likely to prove a very
strong candidate.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1895-12-20
COFFEE.

The coffee industry on these
islands is bravely pushing forward
A few years ago there was nothing
done in the way of scientific plant
ing. our coffee came almost entirely
from North and South Kona, where
the trees were uncared for and allow
ed to grow as they pleased. The I'M
dergrowth choked them, the berries
in large number of cases grew lar
out of reach of the pickers, who
used to spread mat under the
trees and wait for something to
give them a shake. A good quarter
of the crop used to be lost.
Now every thing is changed.
Coffee is planted on scientific prin-
ciples, the trees are properly Gull
tivated, not allowed to put forth
their strength into wood and leaves
only. To reach this position several
gentlemen have acted as pioneers,
who boldly went into the work
and of course made mistakes by
which those who followed them
profted. Foremost among the
pioneers stands Mr.. Rycroft OF
Pohoiki and Olaa, Puma. Mr..
Rycroft's plantation at Pohoiki is
a picture. The trees are regular
in their rows, those in bearing are
loaded with fruit which is easily
picked by hand. The ground be-
tween the rows is kept as clean as
a flower bed in a lady's garden.
Another pioneer is Mr.. Miller of
he Hawaiian Coffee and Tea Com
lany of North Kona, Hawaii. He
las shown the Kona people how to
,lant coffee and has completely
evolutionized the industry in that
ocality. Mr.. Sumter proved
lardy pioneer along the volcano
cad and it was from his original
lantation, now owned by Captain ,
,ldert of Puma, that the first direct ]
hipment of coffee from Hilo to the
cast was made. !
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1895-12-20

In connection With an article
published in these columns on
Monday, upon the extension OF
japanese manufactures, we note
that that pushing nation is to es-
tablish two cotton mills in Shang-
hal, one financed by Toxic COM
pany with 10000 spindles, and
one by a firm from Osaka with
$4,000 spindles. This is pushing
into the enemy's country indeed.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1895-12-20

Thanks to the courtesy of Mr.. 7
G. Thrum, we are enabled to give
our readers the latest statistics with
regard to coffee-growing on these
islands. There are in all, accord
ing to the best estimates, 1906 acres
under coffee cultivation in the vari-
Gus districts at the present time.
This is divided as follows: New
ly cleared land, III acres-land
newly planted, 1884 acres-lani
having trees from one to three
years old, 1882 acres, and land
having plants in full bearing, 663
acres. These are most important
statistics. They give us bright
outlook for the future.
In the Olaa District there are
fifty plantations, the largest among
these being that of the Kona Coffee
and Commercial Company mis-
leading name to some, for this
company has nothing to do with
the District OF Kona. This COM
pany has so acres newly cleared
land, IS acres newly planted and
IS acres with plants from one to
three years old. Mrs. Hattie Lewis
has 80 acres newly cleared, so acres
newly planted and so acres with
trees from one to three years.
The Konas report thirty-four plan
tations. OF these the Hawaiian
Coffee and Tea Company easily
stands first with 80 acres newly
planted, 147 acres with trees from
one to three years and 5000 trees in
bearing. J. Monsarrat follows with
20 acres newly planted, go acres of
young trees and 10000 trees in
bearing, while the McStocker com
pany have 20 acres newly cleared,
so acres newly planted, 10000
young trees and 5000 trees bearing.
Hamakua, Puma, and Laupahoehoe,
North Hilo, all show up well in
these statistics. Oahu has only
three small plantations. Maui re-
ports one, w. Y. Horner's, of Homo
kowai, Lahaina district. This has
80 acres newly planted and 100
acres with young, trees.
1t is by no means an over esti-
mate to say that in four or five
years from the present time the
income from the coffee plantations
will be close on to half a million
dollars. This sum will not go into
the pockets of capitalists alone, but
will be divided among men of small
means who have invested their
modest savings in the industry.
Coffee has a splendid future before
il.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1895-12-20

Morgan held very successful
sale of toys and fancy goods last
night. His auction room was
packed during the evening. Genu-
inc bargains were secured.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1895-12-20
ROADS.

Roads Roads Roads J This i
the crying need OF many of the dis
tricts where the small farmers ar
settling. Especially is this tn
need of Puma. In that distric
there are thousands of acres, suited
to all kinds of cultivation anC
capable of supporting large popu
lation of thrifty agriculturists. 4
beginning has been made and {
number OF holdings have beer
taken up, but the people work at {
great disadvantage. All supple:
have to be taken out on the back:
of pack animals, not even a two,
wheeled brake can be driven over
the bride path. The houses, in
consequence, have been built Of
sods instead of wood, in few cases
rooted with corrugated iron, but
chiefly matched with leaves. 1t
requires a hardy pioneer indeed to
meet the difficulties of living and
Of transport. A dozen or fifteen
years ago the GAZETTE. then a
weekly paper, advocated a special
loan for roads. At that time the
late Robert Sterling talked over a
general plan for road-making
throughout the country. Mr.. Ster-
ling was for many years connected
with the public works department,
and from frequent visits to the
various islands of the group was
very well acquainted with the
needs of the various districts.
Matchmaking out of the road tax is
but patch work affair. A little
is done here, a little done there, but
no sooner do the rains come than
another patch has to be put
On. Under these circumstance
The present Government has
lone well by the public
works, but they are hampered for
means to carry them on efficiently.
Road making Systematically, and
lot by piecemeal, is really good
Lands will bring
Iouble, treble, and even quadruple
7hat they do now if there were
My good roads for the produce to
each the sea. 1t would be far
lore profitable to build the road
rst and sell the land afterward-
le Government realizations would
e far larger. We have spoken
My of the crying need of a road in
una-there are many other places
| equal need. The coming legis- I
ture should authorize a special
an for the roads. The increase {
values and products would soon t
~ it of. Such money, however, 7
lould be used properly, and by t
lat we mean should not be frit- G
red away in patching roads in a
onolulu, Wailuku or Hilo, but q
lould be judiciously laid out in c
'ening out country already settled
which is eligible for settlement. i
bod main roads should be made, :
pable of sustaining traffic of l.
ANY wagons, and not such as will ;,
generate into a sea of mud after !
e first heavy shower. .
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1895-12-20
NOTICE
C0FfEE cLAH1I7EEs.
Hullins and Cleaning Coffee.

We are prepared to handle COFFEE
in the cherry a j hJii, wa the Iates-
improved machinery.
Send Us your CGFEEE5, either direct
or through your agents.
COFFEE taken from ships side
huIIed, cleaned ard delivered 70 an,
designated warehouse n this city.
No charge forinsara1ce and stor.
age while CoFFEES are in our mills.
ATLAS COFFEE MILLS.
SAN FRANCISCO.
j. a. FCiGER & 60,
- - >t--s.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1895-12-20

Buy Christmas turkeys from
Henry Davis & Co. They have the
latest, best and easiest carved in
the market.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1895-12-20
Timely Topics
FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

You often hear the remark
made about "Silver Beauties"
but We are the first II adopt
the phrase Aluminium Beau
ties"
These goods are one OF the
many useful as well as orna-
mental articles we offer our
patrons for the holidays.
ALUMINIUM TOILET SETS
These goods are something
new in Honolulu and should
be seen 10 b., appreciated.
The sets consist of hand
mirrors, comb and brush.
They are guaranteed PURE
ALUMINIUM and will not tarnish
like Sterling Silver, is not as
heavy and has no plating to
wear off. In speaking of the
merits of the. Hair Brush we
are warranted in saying that
it is the most sanitary brush
made, the entire surface is
aluminium, and the bristles be-
sides being surrounded by the
aluminium, are securely held
in strong cement that is
absolutely unaffected by water,
whereas the wooden blocks
ordinarily used, quickly shrink
from frequent wetting and
drying and become loose, and
it is impossible to keep them
clean.
We have these sets in en-
graved back and raised gold
lligree work. The combs in
white celluloid and tortoise
she'll. The mirrors are of the
pest French plate and heavily
',lvered. These goods are re-
narkabiy cheap; you will be
when. you hear the
price In connection with
hese goods we wish to men,
ion our Pocket Whiskey
Flask. This article is made of ;
leavy silver with neat design
n silver and enamel. Espec-
ally appropriate for gifts to
our travelling friends.
The Bradley and Hubbard
amp is the standard for the
World. Where you see the
B. & H. on a lamp you
an rest assured that you are
citing the BEST. 1t gives the
est light, is as easy to light as
as and has the double center
No soiling of hands
| extinguishing or lighting of
lis lamp. We carry a fine
ne of this lamp in the Piano,
with staDd) Banquet, Study,
langing and wrought iron
styles.
Another neat continuance is
lie 5 O'Clock Tea Lamp,
AGED on a wrought iron stand
it'll Brass Lamp and Kettle,
I'd is a work of art in metal
pods.
When making presents to
'ur friends why not give
en- something useful instead
an article that is all for
low. They will constantly
&c any or all Of these articles
e have mentioned, and con-
quently their attention will
ways be attracted to the arti-
IS and the donor.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1895-12-20
DEVELOP THE ISLAND.

: the value of their property should
increase, not lessen that thei,
business should increase, and not be
merely divided. Such people must
look ahead, and their best mean.
OF looking ahead is to develop theil
own island. We of Oahu are deeply
interested in the development OF
every island in the group. The
more development of Hawaii. Maui
and Kauai there is, the better for
US who form part of the whole,
but while taking a deep interest in
the other islands, we have clearly
neglected our own island.
We have here an island with a
fine strip or ribbon of fiat land
skirting almost the whole shore.
We have deep and fertile valleys
running up into mountains bv
no means inaccessible or sterile.
The total area is 900 square miles.
Let us compare this with the island
OF Mauritius, whose climatic con-
dltlons are somewhat similar to
ours. With an area of 700 square
miles and with mountain masses
far more broken and rugged than
ours, that island supports a popu-
lation Of $4,000 people. We, with
an area one-sixth less, support
population of little over 10000
people. The length of railway on
Mauritius is eighty-seven miles,
and 1t is so constructed that it taps
every part of the island. The con-
sequence is that in sugar alone
over 100000 tons are raised an
nually.
One primary need we have here
is to push forward the railroad and
thus properly develop our shore
line. When the Eva plantation
was first talked of, it was at once
said that the soil was of no use; that
was proved to be wrong. Then
there was no water; it was pumped |
up and an ample supply obtained.
Then it was too expensive, and yet
today Eva plantation can make,
and does make, sugar as cheap as
such old-established and favorably
situated estates as Hamakuapoko
md Paia. Besides the large tracts
here are many rich patches which
AN only be utilized proftably if
appel by the railroad. They are
lot large enough to put up a mill
or, but the cane can be raised and
hen freighted per car to the mill.
This would give an opportunity to
he small capitalist. 1t would be
arrying out the cooperative idea,
nd it is in cooperation that part
f the agricultural safety of the
ountry lies.
But it is not only the sugar in .
ustry that we must look at. Think
Oahu with 80 acres of cleared
and for coffee, 95 acres of newly
lanted trees, 81 acres of trees from
to 8 years old and about 10 acres
f trees in bearing. Coffee grows as
ell here as any where, and with ,
roper inducements the coffee area
ere might be made of vast impor-
lnce, and yet at the present mo-
tent there are but 1876 acres in ,
for this product.
We want a proper beaureau OF
for this island as well
5 for the whole group. We should
e able to take out settlers and ,
now them the lands, let them see
ne means of transport and the
dvantages of living within easy
each OF the city. Human beings are 4
-anted, not hoofs and. horns, \
uman beings who will need lum- ,
er, hardware, dry goods, who will
ant schools, who will pay taxes 7
nd enable the state to grow to its
roper proportions. Again we say ,
evelop Oahu!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-02

Mr.. B. c. Murray left on the afternoon
train, yesterday, ON a bu iness trip to
New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-02
Funeral OF tbs Late Jabez 3. Eel ows.

The funeral of the late Jabez B. Eel
lows was held at the residence of his
mother, Mrs. Mary C. Fellows, yesterday
afternoon. The singing was furnished by
the Winthrop Street Quartet.
.. The floral offerings Were very numer-
Gus and beautiful, among them being a
large pillow and cross, and basket of
flowers from the family a pillow Of pinks
and white rosec, inscribed IN. r. A., :"
from the Massachusetts Rifle Association,
of which he was president at the time Ct
his death wreath, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Fellows Maiden; pillow, r. + Rich, NAL
dem basket of flowers, Mr.. and Mrs George
Hunt; cut flowers, Mr.. and Mrs Fl A.
Lawrence, Maiden; Mr.. and Mrs. f. W
Bemis; Mr.. and Mrs. John Soule NAL
den; Col. and Mrs. +. +. Currier, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. c. Pndar, and the Misses Pierce,
Maiden; Mrs. A C. Saunders.
The deceased was well known in Au-
gusta. having lived here many years before
moving to Maiden, where he had ltvtd for
the 20 years previous to his death.
The services were performed by Rev. c.
A. Hayden of the Winthrop Street Uni
versalist church. The remains were in
tered at Forest Grove cemetery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-02
BACK FROM EUROPE.
o.. w. Scott Hill Returns From An Extended
Tour in The Old World.

DR.. W Scott Hill returned on the Pull
man train Tuesday morning from q
somewhat extended European trip, having
been gone from home about 100 days
During his absence Dr. Hill visited
Italy, Switzerland, Holland, Belgium,
France, England and Scotland. In all he
covered 1900 miles The trip combined
business with pleasure. DR.: Hill visited
the leading hospitals of London and Paris
and carefully inspected their methods of
work He was particularly impressed
with the greater conservatism they exhib-
tied, than similar institutions in this
country. The doctor returned home on
the steamer Anchoria, of the Anchor line
from Glasgow to New York: The weather
was favorable and he and his fellow trav-
ellers across the waters enjoyed a very
pleasant passage. The Anchoria carried
625 passengers on the trip,
Like most Maine cnwho 60 abroad DIR.
Hill has returned stronger American
than ever. His observations convinced
him that there is nc spot abroad quite
so favored as Uncle Sans domain, and
that the Old Pine Tree State leads them
all.
The doctor is looking finely, and it is
evident that his vacation has proved ben
cticial as well as enjoyable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-02
THE WAIERvILlE Sc ,TlNEl
Sold Tuesday to S. A. BurIeish Of vassalbo o.

Tho Watervillc sentinel was sold, Tues
day afternoon, to :. A. Bur)cigh, son of
the late Hall c. Burleigh of Nassalboro.
Mr. Bureigh is a young man who pos
scsses in a marked degree the elements
necessary to command success in news
paper work. He is q graduate of Colby
University in the class of '9i. He has
always had n love for newspaper work,
Some years ago he established IA small
icb office at home, and for time issued q
small newspaper, which he conducted
with no little energy and ability. He is
a Young man of sterling character and
untiring industry. We predict that he
will make a marked success in his work
with the sentinel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-02
Death Of Miss Jennie N. Bolster.

The death of Miss Jennie NJ Bolster oc-
Cured at the residence of her parents, on
Winthrop street early Tuesday morning.
The cause of death was paralysis of the
brain.
Miss Bolster was much beloved and re-
spected by all who knew her She was
very energetic and her life was a busy one.
At the high school, Of which she was a
graduate, she always stood near the head
of her Glasses, and when afterward in the
employ OF the Cannot 81 Morse Concern.
showed great ability and enjoyed the con-
fidence and esteem of her employers ard
all with whom she was connected
She was a member Of the executive
committee Of the Cony High School
Alumni Association, and also of the
Young Ladies Banjo and Guitar Club.
The death of Miss Bolster is a severe
blow to those who had learned tc respect
her for her integrity and sincerity, and
kindly feelings for all,
The funeral of Miss Bolster will be on
Thursday afternoon, at O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-02
Discreditable NEGLECT.

Editors kenuebec journal.
lie Is said on high authority that ;ber,
are 200 families in this city that do moi
attend religious services in any church
Whatever Sever hundred families And
thls does not include the single men, who
can be counted by scores upon scores
Ihls is matter that deserves considera
tion suppose that all should follow thi.
example, and all church services should
Dc abandoned for one year, or for 10 years.
20 what condition would the city be re
dueed: Would any reputable man be will.
Ing to bring up family in such a city.
or even to live in it:
The churches are the center of moral
and religious influence. ana their con.
tihuance Is of such vital Importance TO
the ~c!l-beinS Of society, that none who
heglece them would BE- willing to see them
abandoned
How then can this evil be RENE lied?
what can be done to bring about a proper
observance of religious services?
religion is subject worthy of the CON
slderation Of the ablest and most dis
tlnSuished men. And it is fitting that ii e
men who lead in other things should be
the first TO set an example worthy to be
followed. Every man is responsible to
God Tor the example he sets And now if
every man, in very station andscondjtiop
OF life, young and old, will remember this.
what change would be made If every
citizen OF high position in society every
oftice-holder of importance every bank
director, every member of the board of
trade, and every young man who aspires
to be first-class citizen and successful
man will give his example in favor of
good order and attend church services in
some OF our churches such as be prefers,
the multitude will follow and the disgrace
of the present condition will be wiped out.
l have in my mind several persons
whose staying away example is most dam
aging. Mr.. A, you are regarded as man
of ability, and your neglect IS an excuse
for score of your admirers to omit the
proper observance Of the Sabbath Will
you not make your example hereafter tell
in the opposite direction for the good it
will dos
Mr. R.,you can hardly estimate the good
you Can do by the example of being regu-
larry in your pew at the commencement
OF every Sabbath days sermon, Is there
no young man who will make the effort
to see how many of his associates he can
get to attend services in some one Of the
churches hereafter: CITIZEN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-02
The Maine Missionary Society.

The trustees of the Maine Missionary
Society held special meeting yesterday,
In the chapel of the Congregational church.
This meeting was adjourned from the
Westbrook Conference Those present
were Galen c. Moses, Bath, president; Kew.
j. A. Adams, d. d Bangor, acting secre-
tary: Rev G NJ Howe, Lewiston; Rev. o. W.
Folsom. Bath; DR. George Lewis, ID. D.,
South Berwick; W. p. Hubbard, ESQ.,,
Bangor; Oscar S. Holway, Augusta; :
Rev. ]. l.. jenkins, Portland; Rev. G. b
Hsscock. Fort Fairfield; Rev. I. L. Tracy,
Biddeford: Rev G. W. Reynolds, Gorham.
The generally policy Of the missionary
work in this State was fully considered,
and some general plans formulated the
results of which will appear later.