The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-08-10
Murder Rumor Turns Out to be
Natural Death.
MANY VISIT HALEAKALA CRATER.
Preparations to Receive President Dole
at waiIuku-New Government Land
ing - Gamblers COrraIed - Personal
Notes-Ships In Poru-Rain Needed.

| MAUI, Aug. S.-The "Keanae MUIR
der" was the theme of a rumOr current
on Maui during the week. 1t was occa-
stoned by the hurried departure of
| Sheriff Andrews for Hama on Sunday,
| the I'd. He returned on Thursday, the
| 9th. and explained matters by stating
that a Chinese informer had suddenly
died in Loo Joe's camp in Hama. There
was some suspicion OF foul play, but
the coroner's jury brought in verdict
of death caused by fatty degeneration
of the heart.
The citizens of Waikiki will hold a
meeting tonight in the Court House to
decide regarding reception to Presi-
dent Dole, who is expected on Maui by
so it is stated, intends making a trip
around the Island.
The Kinau made stop at Kihei, Ku-
la, this week, Tuesday morning, and
trips hereafter.
The new Government landing is 100
feet long and is constructed on concrete
piers. The wharf itself is 80 feet square
and its approach $50 feet by II feet.
The Kinau came quite close in.
During Monday, Tuesday and We'd
nesday several Catholic brothers walk
ed to the crater if Haleakala and back
again to Makawao.
During Tuesday night, the 4th, Dep
uty Sheriff w. H. King captured six
gamesters at Kaluanui. They forfeited
bail of $40 each.
Mrs. w. o. Smith and Miss Ethel
Smith, who have been entertained at
Haiku for several weeks, will depart
today for Honolulu, as will also Mr.. and
Mrs. Crozier of New Zealand, who have
been the guests of Thomas Campbell,
Paia.
7. G. Forsythe, who has recently re-
signed the Lahaina postmastership, has
taken up a permanent residence with
his son, George Forsythe, of Kula. A.
n. Hayselden is the new Lahaina post
master.
a party arranged by G. w. Dickey
and composed of Mr.. and Mrs. Warri-
ner, Miss Edith Eldredge, Misses Grace
and Belle Dickey, Messrs. Paul De La
Vergne, Harry Waterhouse and quite a
number of others, will make a tour of
the crater next week. During the pres
ent week they have been domiciled at
Olinda The hunting record of the boys
up to date is eleven goats.
Prof w. D. Alexander and Miss Mary
Alexander are guests of H. P. Baldwin.
Charles Gray of Honolulu arrived by
Wednesdays Claudine and Immediately
set out for his favorie summer resort
Keanae, Koolau.
Mr.. Sam Dawdle of Honolulu is i'm
proving in health at the residence of
J. H. Nishwitz, Kealahou, Kula.
During the present week Mrs. Fred
Carter returned from Honolulu after
months visit. Mrs. Young is her
guest.
Miss Mary Greene is making her an
nual visit to the old homestead in Mo-
kawao.
Miss Laura Green and Mr.. James
Anderson, both of Mokawao, celebrated
birthdays during the present week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shaw are recent resi-
dents of Paia. They are living in the
Simpson cottage. He is the railroad
agent
Mr.. and Mrs. L. A Thurston have
been camping in lao valley several days
the present week
During Monday, the Sd, the schooner
Mary Russ arrived in Kahului, 16 days
from Eureka. She brought lumber for
the Hawaiian Agricultural Company.
She set sail today for Port Townsend.
in ballast
Mrs. Sorensin, Miss Helen Sorenson
and Dagna Sorenson are at Mrs. H. p.
Bailey's. Miss Lofquist is also at Ka-
waapae
The Parmelees have visited the crater
during the week.
L. A. Andrews drove a pair of mules
to Waialua, Hama, this week, a feat
never before accomplished
Weather-Rain much needed.
HaIawa Luau.
H. Vieira gave big luau at his place
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