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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-08-26
ENGINEER PADGETT.

The appointment of an engineer to
succeed Walter Bromley a No. . are
station has been made. At their meet
ing last evening the commissioners de-
cided to give the place to II. 5. Padgett
formerly of the mounted police, but
now in the hack business. There were
seven other applicants. Mr.. Padgett
was at one time an engineer for n
plantation on Hawaii and later ran
engines and steam plows at Eva. He
is considered very well qualified man
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-08-26
DEATH OF 4 CHILD.

leila. the five-year-old daughter of
w. \. Bowen, died at | o'clock this af-
ternoon. An affection of the brain
was the trouble. The child had been
unconscious since Sunday. \ delicate
operation on the brain proved unsuc-
cessful. Funeral arrangements have
not yet been announced. Mr.. and Mrs.
Bowen and all who knew the little girl
are deeply stricken with grief.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-08-26

ing the new school house at Papaikou
had been let is incorrect. Tenders will
he received for it again along with the
lot advertised.
The Hawaiian News Co. are agents
for the United Typewriter and Sup
plies Co., Caligraph, Densmore, Yost,
and the World. They also furnish
Monographs.
The Hawaiian Sugar Planters Asso-
o'clock this morning for the discus
sion of matters to come before the an
nual meeting.
Commissioner Marsden has some
seed of the best sea island cotton
grown, which he will distribute to
anyone desiring to make experiments
on a practical basis.
Imperial window shades fitted on
Ilartshorn rollers are a thing of
beauty, and can be had in any shade
to match the furniture, at levers Il
Cookies.
Charles Creighton, attorney for
Arthur Fitzgerald, summoned Editor
Norrie of the Independent to appear
before the Police Judge this morning
for contempt in preiudging the case
of his client in the paper mentioned
| Creighton was joking, but the other
man didn't know il.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-08-26
FOR RENT.

COTTAGE PRICE $1,000
Parlor, two Bed Rooms, Dining
Room, Kitchen, p. W. c., Stable
and Carriage House. Servants
Quarters.
COTTAGE Price $1,000
Parlor, Three Large Bed Rooms,
Kitchen, Pantry, Bath, Servants
Quarters, p. w. c., Good Yard.
Fruit trees.
COTTAGE Price $500
Two minutes walk from Cars.
Four Rooms and Stable.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-08-26
TO CLEANSE THE SYSTEM

Etfectually yet gently, when costive
or bilious, or when the blood is impure
or sluggish, TO permanently cure habit
ual constipation, to awaken the kid
Legs and liver to healthy activity,
without irritating or weakening them,
to dispel headaches, colds or feyers
use Syrup of Figs.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-08-26

The Star does not publish part of
the news all of the time, nor all of
the news part of the time, but all of
the news all of the time.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-08-26
CITRIO SALE.

There will be an auction sale at Sar
atogo, Waikiki. at 10 a. IN. tomorrow
of furniture, shells, mats, curios, etc
Many bargains will be offered.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-08-26
At A.\IA.

The crowd at the Chinese theater
Tuesday night was fair. \ dozen or
more had seats in the European gal
lcry. The same program, with slight
variations, was put on. Miss Adair's
Serpentine dance took well.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-08-26
PERSONAL.

Il. ~ Lyman, ,Tr., of Hilo, left by the
Claudine for Wailuliu.
II. p. Walton left Tuesday afternoon
for business visit to Kauai. He will
return Sunday.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-08-26

House and lot on mauka side of
Young street. SO feet front by 151 in
depth. House contains Parlor, Din
ing Room, Three Bed Rooms, Kitchen,
etc, Veranda Front, Back and Side,
Servants Quarters, Chicken House.
Title Perfect. Price very reasonable.
For terms apply.
This is an excellent home for little
money. Can secure loan for purchaser.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-08-26
FOR SALE

FOR SALE Magnificent Building
Lot, corner Wilder Ave. and Keeau-
moku street. Water on premises and
shade trees planted Lot 1855 feet front
by 297 in depth.
Terms apply.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-08-26
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

BN AUTHORITY.
Custom House Notice ........pagc 4
ADJUSTMENTS.
Drill Shed; Aug. % Page s
MEETING NOTICES.
Company G.; 1880 ............Page S
Company II: $40 .......,....Page $
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
Hawaiian Hardware Co. .....page )
MISCELLANEOUS.
Honolulu Soap Works .......Page S
Hawaiian News Co. ...........Page >
Levers Il Cooke Page Z
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-08-26
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
HAWAIIAN HARDWARE co.

At the adjourned annual meeting of
the above company held this day the
following officers were elected for the
ensuing year:
John Ena, president.
Cecil Brown, vice president
l.. NJ. Netlesen, treasurer.
II. NJ. Won Holt, secretary.
Godfrey Brown, auditor.
The above officers together with MIR.
Theo. Lansing constitute the Board of
Directors.
II. NJ. Won HOLT,
Secretary.
Honolulu, August 20, 1896.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-08-26
NOTICE..

l have several very
desirable pieces of prop
erty in and out of town
that will pay investors to
look at.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-08-26

Weekly Star, "a per year.
The herald., 1896-12-18
ON 'CHANGE
Business Transacted apd Prices Paid al
Home and Abroad

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE forenoon
stock speculation exhibited irregularity
and wide fluctuations were noted in some
of the leading specialties. further ad-
vance in actual and posted sterling quota
tions offset the failure of the Bank of Eng
land TO advance its rate of discount, as had
been expected owing to the continual hard
ening tendency of money in London and
provoked renewed discussion of the prob
ability of an early resumption of gold ex-
ports to Europe. Estimates were current
of probable shipment of from 81, 1000 900 to
$j,0OJ,0O0 TO Germany early next week, in
connection with the January interest and
dividend obligations. The margin between
sight and sixty day reichmarks admits of
a slight profit, but the theory is generally
held that any brisk foreign demand for
gold bills would bring out heavy amounts
of boarded long sterling. Bankers gener-
ally believe shipment of a few millions
in gold would be an actual bull card rather
than bear argument and would material
ly improve monetary conditions here and
abroad. The bears made a show of activity.
Dealings in the early afternoon were large
~ confined to the specialties. The news
from Washington was that the senate
would adjourn to Monday, was hailed
with satisfaction. traders arguing there
from that the chances of disturbances in
connection with the Cuban question had
been minimized. Business was active on
the up grade and the final prices were the
best. The net gains averaged one per cent
in the leading shares. Railroad bonds were
less active but the tendency of prices was
the git-edged issues. The sales were ST.
61,ON. Governments gained slightly on an
investment inquiry chiefly for the new
fours. The sales were $47, ,5000
The herald., 1896-12-18
Conditions Prevailing in Southern Califor.
mia During the Week.

Following is the United States depart
ment of agriculture climate and crop bull
letin of the weather bureau for Southern
California for the week ending Monday,
December IA, 1896:
No material changes occurred in the
weather during the past week. which pre-
sented about the normal conditions for the
season Of the year, except that the rainfall!
was somewhat deficient. Light frosts oc
Cured on several mornings in some of the
districts but they were not heavy enough
to cause injury. Oranges continue to ripen
fast and all seasonable crops are doing well.
Flowing and seeding continue but the
ground is becoming dry; rains are again
needed.
VENTURA COUNTY.
Bardsdale-The weather was cool and
clear. The winds have dried off the surface
Of the ground SO that more rain Is needed
before sowing grain.
West Saticoy-The weather continues
pleasant; it Is utterly too much so to meet
the views of farmers as the clear warm
weather brings no moisture and the hill
pasture needs rain.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY.
LosAngeles City-The weather during the
week warmer than the average with driz-
zle of rain on the night of the 18th. The
highest temperature was 50 degrees and the
lowest As degrees.
La Canada-Warm, pleasant weather
prevailed during the week. Navel orange
trees are in bloom. Highest temperature
So degrees; lowest A degrees.
Verdugo-Farming operations generally
active, but more rain is needed to hasten
the growth Of barley which is being sown
very extensively.
SINCE last report. Oranges are rapidly
ripening and all crops are doing nicely
Highest temperature 81 degrees; lowest As
degrees.
Do irIt
morning for ten days up to Sunday morn
ing, December 18th, when there was a
heavy fog. There were some clouds but
none that indicated rain. Crops are all
ly carried on.
SAN BERNARDINo COUNTY.
Crafton-Last Saturday was cloudy with
indications of rain, but it cleared off, leav-
ing the weather record for the week other
wise uneventful. Highest temperature 73
degrees; lowest 80 degrees.
ORANGE COUNTY.
Santa Ana-The week was warm and
pleasant but with occasional frosts in low
grounds. A light rain fell on the night Of
the 18th. Oranges and celery have been
largely gathered and sent from the county
during the week; also small shipments of
vegetables.
Capistrano-The highest temperature
during the. week was "A degrees and the
lowest 81 degrees.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY.
San Diego City-The temperature was
slightly abo .e the normal; the highest was
IS degrees and the lowest As degrees. No
rain fell. causing a deficiency of z of an
inch. The days were clear and bright and
aside from lack of rain for pasture and to
considerable extent for plowing the
weather was all that could be desired.
Lacosta-Last weeks report would an
wer for this week. viz: Clear, pleasant
weather. Rain is needed for good work,
yet powing is going on in every direction
and some seeding is being done.
The herald., 1896-12-18
POLICE COURT PROCEEDINGS.
Small Matters Disposed of by the JUS
tices Yesterday.

A small amount Of business was trans
acted in the police courts yesterday, only
minor cases being disposed Of Ed.
Hessee was convicted of misdemeanor
embezzlement and will appear today for
sentence.
A burly negro named Love Moore
was found guilty of beating his wife and
Will this afternoon also have sentence
passed upon him.
Il. A. Brewster and w. l.. Hance. con-
victed of battery upon an innofensive
Chinaman, were fined SIS and $40 re-
spectively but given until the I'd of Jan
uary next in which to pay up
Five months in Jail was the term al
lotted to T. Fl. Pope, who pleaded guilty
to petty larceny. The sentence was Sc
we're because of the fact that there are
several other cases which could be
brought against him and the fact that
he once served term in the peniten-
tiary
Arthur Lee was allotted 500 fine OF
twenty days in Jail for battery COM
mitted upon Max Cohn, the doorkeepeI
at dance in Turner hall
Gus Cohn, who was arrested early
yesterday morning at First and Vine
streets for indecent exposure of per-
son, wes arraigned and had trial set
ioi toudS. iuSo, I,iroH Won GumHen-
bergen, Will this afternoon be heard on
another charge of petty larceny.
Five Chinese vegetable peddlers were
to have been tried for violation of the
license ordinance. Four of them failed
to appear and forfeited their bail of s.
each, the one who did show up being lei
off with 50 fine.
One vagrant was sent to Jail for fif-
teen days and batch of eight drunks
completed the list the regulation fines
being imposed.
The herald., 1896-12-18
Local, Eastern and Foreign
Commercial Dealings
WALL STREET SPECULATION
How Large Fortunes Are Acquired in
These Days
Economy in Production by Watching
Against Waste-Small Profit on Large
Sales-How Vanderbilt Did 1t.

A large portion Of the community holds
the opinion that rich men acquire their for
tunes by charging an exorbitant profit for
their goods. This is mistake. Profits are
made in two ways; by economy Of produc-
ton and by profit on the sale. Economy
of production does not mean that low
wages are paid for labor, but it means that
q sharp lookout has been kept agains.
waste; there has been economy of ship
ment. economy of service in the travelling
field, economy and good judgment in the
purchase of supplies; these are the fac
tors that, carefully watched mean profit
to the maker of the goods. without any
trespass being made on good wages.
Then in the sale of goods, only small
profit is charged. Competition Is too sharp
to permit of any other practice The sur
plus is not made up from large profit on
a few articles sold, but from small profit
on many articles sold The consumer is
seldom wronged in the matter of profit on
merchandise of any class.
The dealer who sells 10000 articles at a
profit of 10 cents each has made mora
money than the dealer who sold 5000 arti-
ces ai a profit of % cents each.
This is the principle on which Vanderbilt
laid the foundation of his great fortune
When he opened his freight line into Chi
cago he cut freight rates squareiy in two
10 begin with. This gave the shipper a big
saving, but it at the same time made very
much more money for Vanderbilt than if
the old rate had been maintained. More
people could buy goods because of the re-
duction this difference afforded.
little careful investigation along this
general line will convince any fair mind
that riches are rot acquired by wide mar
gin. profits. The Standard oil monopoly is
in fact not an oppressor. 1t gives excellent
service at very small profit. The millions
of surplus acquired is the accumulation of
very small profit on an immense number
of gallons handled. Government owner
ship could not greatly reduce the price of
oil and give equal distributive service
This is true of the large centers at least
where oil is sold for small retail profit.
We often get mixed on these things. Our
preJudices come into play quickly, and we
put our foot down sharply against trade
iniquities.' as we term them. Sometimes
our criticism is well founded; there are
trade iniquities but they are sometimes
entirely wanting where we think they exist
in greatest spicuousness.-M
Commercial bulletin.
The herald., 1896-12-18
sAN FRANCISCO PRODUCE.

Feed and MISUNDERSTANDING 1S500
81 90: bran, 14.O0414.50; outside brands, r. 50
Q13.00.
Hay-.wheat. sOOQlo5O per ton; wheat
and oat. 7O0@1oOo; alfalfa, COS 7.5O clover,
4. S.00di !. 90: barley. h00fS.5U sock. 500ilG Ul
straw. 35@50 per bale.
egetables-Potatoes. Salinas burbank.
5On15 per GENITAL; Early rose 5966O: River
Burbanks, 3O@4O; sweet potatoes. I5ll
l10; onions 5OM60; picked onions, 25135.
Various-Tomatoes, 35M50; cream squash,
25; garlic, 11am2; green peppers,
40u65; egg plant, G; garden peas, 4d6;
mushrooms. 5ul5.
Dry beans-Lima, 1.90d2.00; pink, 1.156l
l,s5; small white, 1.2o@l.4o large white.
Eerries-Strawberries 3.0Oa40O; cranber-
ries, 7.O0MS.50.
: Apples-Fancy 1.OO@1.25 for large boxes;
common. 40II5; eastern, per bbl., 2.50Q35o.
2.2503.00; seedlings, 1.25Ml.i5.
Pears, per box 15M1.25.
Citrus rruits-MexIcan lines. 4co@5.OO;
California lemons. 1M1.25: do extras. l.sii
do fancy 250Q3.00; navel oranges, 2.O0G3G0.
Apples--Evaporated 5%; sun dried, pa.
tropical trI t-Banallas. ..JUlt2.OU; pine
apples. 2.O0G3.50
Dried fruits, jobbing prices furnished by
the San Francisco fruit exchange:
Apricots-Fancy Moorparks. 13; choice
do, ~; fancy do. 10: choice. Sle standard, Z
prime. 6ls.
Peaches-Fancy, 6ls: choice. 5ls: stand
ard, S; prime, Az: peeled. In boxes. 12R
Pears-Fancy halves 6ll: fancy quarters,
51a choice. 41sQ5: standard 4: prime 2laIS.
Plums-Pitted. ~.
Prunes-Four sizes, 3%.
Nectarines-Fancy. 5A; colce. ~; stand
ard. 4.
Figs-choice white, 4; do black, 8; fancy
white in 10-lb boxes 65670
Raisins. jobbing prices-In sacks or 50-lb.
The herald., 1896-12-18
Matthews--Lots 10 and Ii, Hicklin's sub

Matthews--Lots 10 and II, Hicklin's sub
division: S475.
Mrs. Eliza Ann Mcconnell to B. F. Nc
Connell-Lot 10, block 5, H. M. Ames' hrst
Blanche N. and William Dean to A. w.
White-Agreement to convey lot VI, victor
Heights tract; $1,000.
N. A. and Minnie A. Gray to NC u. Plerce
Ten acres. Chatsworth Park; $780,
Frances Il. and w. II. Fancher to Pearl
c. Reppert-Lot 10, Hardin tract; $4,000.
Charles A. to Fannie w. Sprague-Lot IL.
block 4, Los Angeles Improvement COM
pany's subdivision; 5000.
Estate of George M. Danskin, deceased,
order confirming sale to Ada McKelvey-
Lots and 3, block "a. California Co-opera-
tive colony tract: $275.
To Martha Ann Squire-Lots 13 to q, %
and "a. block 81. Clearwater; $l25.
Albertina G. Lopez de Reyes to Lucy j.
Dunkle- West half of 2.S09 acres in section
is south IA, Rocha tract; $500.
Same to Sarah A. Case East half of said
2.809 acres above; $500.
r. NJ. and Mrs. r. NJ Widney to H. E.
Ellsworth-2.72 acres in block 1sO Maclay
Wilhelm and Dorothea Wiebking to Her
mann Heinke--Part lot 2, block A, Garey's
Place Villa tract: $780,
M. ]. and ]. II. Harwood to Mary L. Hell
man-Lots AZ, 4S and 45. Harwood tract; $3.50
George w. and Epsie G. Wright to J. c..
Wright-All interest in and 1-6 acres Sec
ton S6, north, 10: $500.
Louise. j.. to J. C. Wright-All interest.
being life interest in 8 and 1-6 acres de-
scribed above; $780,
Louise Maud to Kaspare Cohn-Begin-
nlng at southwest corner Of lot 43, Beaudry
Water Works tract: $50 0OO.
VIM. A. and Elizabeth Lockwood to Los
Angeles Lime company-Lot 23 of lot 26.
Beach's addition to Crescenta Canada $780,
SUMMARY.
Deeds .,....,..,.,.... Al
Nominal ......................... %
Total .$63, 10 90
The herald., 1896-12-18
BASEBALL

At a meeting of the Angel City base
ball league, held for the purpose of elect
ing officers for the ensuing year, Lester
Osborne was elected president; Frank
C. Monroe, secretary. and a schedule
of twenty games for the championship
was adopted, as follows:
Sunday, December 20, Los Angeles VS..
Tufts-Lyons.
Sunday, December q, Los Angeles VS..
Francis Wilson's.
Sunday. January 3, Tufts-Lyons VS..
Francis Wilson's.
Sunday January 10, Los Angeles VS.
Tufts-Lyons.
Sunday. January II, Los Angeles VS..
Francis Wilson's.
Sunday January "a, Tufts-Lyons VS..
Francis Wilson's.
Sunday, January 81, Tufts-Lyons VS..
Los Angeles.
Sunday, February Z, Francis Wilson's
VS.. Los Angeles.
The herald., 1896-12-18
A TOE BADLY CRUSHED.

A tramp named Robert Wells was sent
to the receiving hospital at 7:45 yes
terday morning from River station on
the Southern Pacific, where he had
been brought on train from Saugus.
Wells was stealing ride on the brake
rods of passenger train and in endeav-
oring to stretch his cramped legs got
his toe caught under the wheels. He
managed to hang on until the next sta
ton was reached, when he crawled out
and told of his accident. He was taken
aboard and carried to this city. DIR.
Bryant attended him and found that
the great toe on the right foot was badly
mangled, which may necessitate ampu-
alton. The injured member was tempo
rarily bandaged and Wells sent to the
county hospital for further treatment.
The herald., 1896-12-18

Sunday, February IA, Francis Wilson's
vs. Tufts-Lyons.
Sunday, February 21, Los Angeles VS..
Tufts-Lyons.
Sunday, February 2S. Los Angeles vs..
Francis Wilson's.
Sunday. March 7. Tufts-Lyons VS..
Francis Wilson's.
Sunday, March II, Tufts-Lyons VS..
Los Angeles.
Sunday, March 81, Francis Wilson's VS..
Los Angeles.
Sunday. March 2S, Francis Wilson's VS..
Tufts-Lyons.
Sunday, April 4, Los Angeles vs. Tufts
Lyons.
Sunday, April II, Los Angeles vs..
Francis Wilson's.
Sunday, April 1S, Tufts-Lyons VS..
Francis Wilson's
Sunday, april Is, Tufts-Lyons vs.. Los
Angeles.
The herald., 1896-12-18
SAN FRANCISCO MINING STOCKS
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1.-THE official
closing quotations for mining stocks today
LONDON MARKET.

NEW YORK. Dec. 1.-THE Evening
Posts London financial cablegram says:
The early New York squirt in Americans
gave the only spark of animation today to
the otherwise dull and depressed markets.
Americans. although good during the day,
closed under the best. Consols and other
gilt-edgedi stocks were fiat on the stock
exchange in view of further rise In the
bulk of Germans rate. Carefuf' inquiries
fail to show any gold yet engaged from
New York for Berlin. Money here is rising.
The discount houses have raised the de-
post rates " per cent, thus reversing their
action of fortnight ago. The reduction
should never have been made but the rise
IN money is now considered overdone. The
Bank OF England, however is lending
largely and the amount to be repaid to the
bank in January bids fair to discount the
ehect OF the release of government divi-
dends on the fifth ofthat month. The sharE
The herald., 1896-12-18

boxes, four crown, loose 5N; three crown,
AZ; two crown, 81; seedless Sultanas, 5%:
seedless Muscatefs, ~; in 20-lb. boxes.
three crown, London layers. 1.30; clusters.
160; Dehesa clusters, 275: imperial clust-
ers, 3.25.
Grapes--In 2o-lb. boxes: Three crown
London layers, $1.15; clusters. 1.60; Dehesa
clusters. 2.75; imperial clusters, 800:
Butter-Fancy creamery, 90; do sec-
onds, 21n22: fancy dairy, 20: do Sec
onds, 1913; pickled 16@1S: firkin, 1906;
Eggs = Store 22Q24; ranch, 5000;
eastern, 1898: duck. 20
Cheese-Fancy mild new, HOP; fair
to good, $780, young America, 11Q12; east
ern, 13@14.
Poultry-Live turkey gobblers, 1908: do
hens, 12@13; roosters, old 4.O0q4.25; young.
3.50G4O0; broilers, large. 3.00G3.25; fryers.
3.25q350; hens, 3.50@4.50; ducki. old, 4.0GG
500; do young, 4.5Oa5. so; geese, per pair.
l.5oQ20O; pigeons. old. 75Q1.00; do young,
1.00I1.25.
Game-Canvass back ducks 5.OOGs.0 90;
Mallard. do. 3OO940o; teal, 1.OOa1. .25; sprig,
175I2. 90; widgeon. 80; small duck. 1.25 25;quail
1.00Ql.2 .25; hare, 75Q1.00; gray geese. $500
800; brant. 1.25@150; English snipe, 1.25@
1.50; common snipe, 75; honkerS, 4.0014 so.