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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-04
MRS. IRENE BROWNS REAL ES-
TATE INTERESTS.
Final Decision Rendered in the Cele-
brated Land Case. Land in Pawaa
to revert to the Ii Heirs

The highest tribunal in the Hawai-
ian Islands today decided by unani-
nous opinion that Mrs. Irene Brown,
wife of c. A. Brown, and~chldren,
were entitled to an absolutely clear
title to the immense property interests
decided by the hon. John ii to his only
daughter.
The decision was placed on file
early this morning, but upon the dis
covery of technical errors in copying,
withdrawn by Associate Justice Whit
ing. w. Il. Castle and Paul Neuman,
of the bar, who sat instead of Chief
Justice Judd and Associate Justice
Frear, will meet Mr.. Whiting this af-
ternoon and the errors will be recti-
fed. From Mr.. Neumann it was ascer-
tained that the main points involved
in the decision will not be affected in
the least. The title of the case is A.
F. Judd, Irene Ii Brown and childen,
against c. A. Brown. The case has
been pending in the courts for over
two years. Kinney d Ballou repre-
sented the plaintiffs and F. NJ. Hatch
and j. A. Magoon the defendant
BY the order of the decision Mrs.
Brown and her children will come in
to possession of the immense amount
of property lying about Eva, Waipio,
the Peninsula and Ford's Island. Also
property in Waikiki and other por-
tions of the city. 1t is also believed
that large batch of land in Pawaa
will revert back to Mrs. Brown and
her heirs. This land, which is very
valuable. was taken by Kalakaua and
afterwards transferred to the ex-
Queen after the Kings death. The
land was purchased o. Lilinokalani by
c. S. Desky, who divided it into lots
who sold them to many different par
| ties. ra
Nearly all of the land which vii
constitute the Oahu plantation is in
cluded in this decision. 1t is believed
that the plantation interests will not
| be affecD,d in the least
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-04
WEsLEYAN,s VICTORIOUS.

Frank c. Atherton is in receipt of
a letter from his brother Alex, at
tending Wesleyan University, in which
he states that in the opening baseball
match between the Wesleyan and
Yale teams on the Yale grounds, the
Wesleyan lads had won by score of
4 to 3. The game was close and eN-
citing and full of interest. The Wesle-
van club scored four runs in the
eighth inning.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-04
WAR RECORD IN THE
CHINESE TROUBLE.
Captain Kuro-oka, Commander of the
Naniwa, is Naval Officer of great
Experience and an Able Diplomat.

The cruiser Naniwa was the first
protected cruiser built for the Japan
ese Navy. She was built in 1885, after
tie pattern of the Mersey and Severn,
under the personal supervision of Cap
Tain Kuro-oka. Sixteen years ago,
when Captain Kuro-oka was only ma
val attache in London, the japanese
Government decided to eXpend 3,000,-
600 yen over period of eight years
in the study of naval architecture.
Kuro-ol<a was detailed to study the
best types of ships and guns, not only
in England, but in France and Ger
many. He carried out his instructions
with great credit to himself and high
ly to the satisfaction of the Minister
of Marine.
The Naniwa was the first vessel sug-
gested. She has seen some active SER
ice, and while under fire once during
the war. her armored deck DETECTED
shell that might have otherwise
played nuNOc WlUn HeT eng l. ht
Naniwa gained worldwide notoriety
in the recent war by sinking the trans
port Kowshing, and massacreing the
crew in the water.
The Naniwa's big guns are all
krupp's, fixed on Armstrong hydraulic
carriages, and her six-inch guns are the
most modern quick-firing weapons -
be found on any ship in the East.
The armament of the Naniwa is of the
most formidable kind. She was struck
several times by heavy shot during the
recent war, but was not injured, and
no men on board were killed.
Captain Kuro-oka is very capable
commander, and man of great eN
perience. He was in command of the
Tsukuba-kan in 1894 and captured the
Yik-sang off the Taku when she was
mnding contraband cargo. All of the
japanese papers seem to agree that nj
man in the Japanese Navy is better
qualified to undertake the onerous
duty that has been entrusted to him
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-04
DIAMOND JUBILEE

The Diamond Jubilee celebration
will be held in Honolulu on June %.
The grand ball will be given on the
evening of June 22 in Independence
Park. This has been definitely decided
upon.
At a meeting of the general commit
tee last evening in the Hawaiian Ho-
We're heard They were requested to
consult with tn finance committee and
to proceed generally with their ideas.
There will be no display of fire.
works.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-04
HAS SEEN THEM ALL.

A large and appreciative audience
listened to DR.. John II. Barrows at
Central Union Church last evenl rg.
His discourse was upon "The Uniyer-
sal Man and Saviour" Mr.. Barrows is
an exceptionally fine orator, being
possessed with good voice and fne
delivery. He stated that he had
toured the world and had ma5e a
study of all the religions, and he is
stronger in his faith of Jesus Chlist
than ever before. He spoke briefly on
the different religions in India.
DR.. Barrows was the guest of nr.
and Mrs. c. NJ. Hyde during his stop
over in Honolulu.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-04
NAY ABANDON IT.

In speaking about the planting of
trees on Molokai, Superintendent
Meyers of the leper settlement stated
today that he was not n bit enthusi-
astic over the scheme. He says that
Forester Clarke is meeting with a
fair degree of success in this work,
but he is of the opinion that the eX-
pertinent will not come up to the eX-
pectations of the Health Department
Mr.. Meyers says that everything is
against the forester and it is a very
hard task for him. The leper superin-
tendent will be present at tomorrow's
Board meeting and will fully explain
the conditions.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-04
MINISTER WMIRH CLAIMS THREE DEATHS BIG JAPANESE CRUISER WILL CLOUD some TITLES REPUBLICS NATAL DAY
FOUR FULLY DEVELOPED CASES
OF DIPHTHERIA.
The Board of Health Strictly Quar-
antines the Houses Where the Dis
ease Has Appeared.

The dread diphtheria claimed anoth-
er victim this morning in the death
of @. Otsuka, japanese lad of 5 years,
at the home of his parents in Moilii;i.
The body has been inferred in Ma
kiki, Executive Officer Reynolds of the
Health Department perfecting all bur
ial arrangements.
This case of diphtheria developed
little less than a week ago. 1t was re-
ported by DR.. Kojima, who has been
the attending physician throughout
the child's illness.
The first death from diphtheria was
native child, whose home was near
the Catholic Cemetery, on King street
The child was taken to the Goyern-
ment Dispensary early last week hy
the parents. 1t was then removed to
DR.. Woods office and operated upon
I. by Drs. Wood and Alvarez. The child
died during the operation. Absolute
proof that the disease was diphtheria
was discovered in the examination Of
some of the mucuous from the child.
A German child, living on Emma
street, also succumbed to the treach-
erous disease.
But one other case has thus far been
reported to the health officers. 1t is
the 15-year-old son. of Kaanana, on
| 1oI ph tCr nc
of having slight attack of diphtheria,
but has not been sick one single day.
The Kaanana premises, on King street,
are under quarantine.
The teachers in the Government
schools in the city have all received re-
quests from the Board of Health to
report all cases of heavy colds and
appearances of sore throats. The ply
sicians are also in receipt of circular
letters to report any prevailing cases
that may corne to their notice. .--.-..-.
Considerable unnecessary alarm mas
been aroused among the parents OF
children attending the Government
schools through the over-anxiety ol
some of the primary teachers, who
have called their pupils before them
and put them through close qucs
tioning regarding sickness at home
md the exact conditions of their own
shroats. A number of the little oncs
have reported sickness of some ore
at home, when upon investigation i
was found to be an error, the child
saying yes because the word came tc
mind first.
The health officers are very caref IL
ly guarding any possible chance of th'
disease spreading.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-04
POPULAR CONCERT.

1t is hoped tnat all the members OF
the Honolulu Choral Society will be
present this evening at the rehearsal
of the High School, as it will pro5a-
bly, be the last before the con-
cert is given. The date of the concc It
will be fixed this evening. In all prob
ability it will take place at the Opera
House next Tuesday evening, the adj
mission being 25 cents to any part If
the house.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-04
MADE A LITTLE ARMY.

shortly before o o'clock this morn
ing the battalion from the Philadel-
phia and company from the Marion
came ashore and marched up Fort
street to Beretania, and then to the
old baseball grounds in Makiki, where
several drill movements We're eXecut-
ed. There were about three hundred
men in all. The Admiral's band ac-
eompanied. Lieut.. Ingersoll was in
command. Lieut.. Kellogg was in com
mand of the men from the Marion.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-04
WHO WILL HAVE PRECEDENCE
IN HAWAII.
Minister Shimamura Says Councillor
-.4<iyama Only Brings Commission
of Government.

Up at the japanese Consulate. on
Nuuanu avenue, Minister Resident
Shimamura and the attache of the Le-
CATION have figured it out that the
Japanese warboat, Naniwa, will be
sighted either tomorrow or next day
The ship has been upon the high seas,
headed for Honolulu, some fourteen
days. they say, and she should arrive
within day or so.
Whether the japanese Minister Resi-
dent secured advices from his Govern
ment that the Naniwa would make
forced run cou., not be ascertained.
A large batch of official mail came on
the China, but Minister Shimamura
would give no information for the
public.
One of the first to board the Japan
ese man-of-war after she gets into the
harbor, will be Minister Resident
Shimamura. He will need no introduce
tion to Councillor Akiyama of the jap
anese Foreign Office, who comes to Ha-
waii as a special commissioner for the
Japanese Government. Both of these
gentlemen are old-time acquaintances,
Mr.. Akiyama having dined with Min
ister and Mrs. Shimamura in Homo
lulu in December last.
''I am quite well acquainted nth
Councillor Akiyama," said Minister
Shimamura today. ''He is bright and
intelligent man. For number of
years he was an attache of the London
Legation, and later was identified with
the Japanese Legation in st. Peters
burg. I shall be delighted to see him
again"
When questioned as to who will
have the higher authority, Councillor
Akiyama or himself, Minister Shima-
mura has the opinion that the council.
lor has been sent to hawaii to trans
NIT the commission of the japanese
Government to the Minister Resident
in Honolulu. This would give him the
superior authority.
1t is emphatically denied at the Jap
anese Legation that ex-Minister Ste
vens, of Washington, had been tele
graphed to come on to Honolulu ant
assist the japanese Government tt
present its grievances. "Mr. Steven:
could not possibly spare the time to
come way out here at this season,
said the secretary of the Legation.
At present the Japanese Legation il
Hawaii has no regularly employed
counsel. A. S. Humphries was tempo
rarily retained when the cases of tn,
japanese immigrants were being look
ed into by this Government.
/ The papers sent on by the Japanes,
Government will probably be present
ed to President Dolelby Minister Resi-
dent Shimamura and Councillor Aki
yama.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-04
MISSIONARIES TAKE A REST.

Among the China's passengers were
several prominent missionaries who
are returning to their friends and rel
ntives in the 5Gates. They are just
from their fields of labor in India and
the Orient and nearly all expect to
return within year or so. During
their brief stay in Honolulu they We're
entertained by Rev, o. II. Gulick, Prof,
Frank Damon anu w. 4. Bowen.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-04
GRAND CELEBRATION OF THIRD
ANNIVERSARY.
Plans to be Submitted This Evening
to the New Committee-Fireworks,
Salutes, Parade, Regatta and Sports.

The probabilities are that this years
celebration of the anniversary of the
Republic of Hawaii will eclipse the
two demonstrations which have al
ready taken place for this occasion.
The third anniversary of the Republic
of Hawaii falls on July 4, and the
patriotic citizens of Honolulu have al
ready taken the matter in hand.
a call for meeting this evening at
the Drill Shed of the general commit
tee as well as the general public has
been issued by Chairman J. w. Jones.
The business to be transacted will 5e
to hear the reports of the general COM
mittee, to appoint a new committee
to serve for the '97 celebration and to
discuss plans for the proper observ-
ance of the day.
The committee which made a grand
success of last years celebration and
which is about to retire, consists of
j. Walter Jones, chairman; Ed Towse,
secretary; Andrew Brown, ]. A. Nc
Candless, w. c. Wilder, Jr., j. H. Fish
er, George F. Mcleod, Paul Smith, T.
b. Murray, J., 7. Kenake, Chas. Crane,
D. Crozier, F. J. Lowrey, d., L. Naone,
John NJ. Kea, VIM. Jarrett, w. j.
Cuelho, c. b. Ripley, A. B Wood, Ar
thur Coyne, J. NJ. Camara, Jr., F. B.
McStocker, George Beckwith, ]. A.
Kennedy, w. II. Sims, w. G. Ashley,
John Emmeluth, j. S. Martin, w. Fl.
Hoogs, John Ena, C. P. Iaukea, S. Ka-
ne, c. L. Crabbe, and A. NJ. Brown.
The general feeling among the mer-
chants and Government supporters
in the city seems to be unanimous for
grand demonstration on the coming
Fourth of July. The Americans of the
community are anxious to see the day
fittingly observed so that they might
uncork their enthusiasm in honor of
their own country's declaration of in
dependence.
The plans that have thus been out
lined and which will be submitted to
the new committee chosen this even
ing for it's approval, are something in
the line of last years celebration. 1t
is proposed to fire morning and even
ing salutes, have grand parade and
military demonstration in the morn
ing. after which will take place a re-
gatta in the harbor, bicycle races at
Kapiolani park and relay race from
the park to Union square.
In the afternoon field day program
would be given in Kapiolani park, a
baseball game at Makili and other
events. The display of fireworks in
the Executive grounds would be the
chief entertainment for the evening.
A grand dance and supper at Inde-
pendence park has also been suggest
ed by some who are interested in hav-
ing the Fourth properly celebrated. A
feature of the morning parade last
year was the mercantile floats. An
effort will be made to induce the mer-
chants to carry out the same idea this
year.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-04
HE WANTS TO KNOW.
Commissioner Fitzgerald Visits the
Government Offices for Purpose.

Labor Commissioner Fitzgerald was
a visitor at the Executive building this
morning. He had brief conference
with President Dole. Attorney General
Smith and Minister-of Foreign Affairs
Cooper. OF these officials he endeav-
ored to ascertain whether the Govern
ment was sincere in the white labor
question. When asked how the labor
problem stood at the present time, the
Commissioner replied; 81 confess that
/ don't know ,am endeavoring to
find out the true position of the Gov
ernment in the matter and / don't
know whether I will be successful or
not"
Mr.. Fitzgerald and his secretary, r.
NJ. Greene, will return to California on
the Australia tomorrow.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-04
ALL GOING TO AMERICA

Col. De la Vergne will go to the
States on the next Australia. Judge
II. A. Widemann, Charles O. Berger
and Miss M. Rice are also booked for
the same boat.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence W. Macfar-
lane are booked to sail for America on
tn Moana on June "a.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. w. Wilcox and
daughters, the Misses Elsie and Mabel
Wilcox, Miss Grace Dickey and Annie
D. Kellogg will leave on the Australia
sailing July 2s.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-04
SYRACUSE BICYCLES.

BY the S. c. Allen, which arrived on
Saturday morning, j. 7. Waterhouse
received the first consignment of SYRIA
cuse bicycles. Only half the order
placed was shipped. The balance will
be along later. The Referee, in speak
ing of the "Crimson Rims" at the
cycle show at Chicago, says: Eight
Syracuse wheels will be staged here,
two being tandems and two women's
wheels. \ new sprocket attachment
by which all strain on the bolts is re-
lieved, n two-piece crank hanger and
new style bearings, are some of the
improved details" Undoubtedly copies
Of ''War ,'aint" win be seen on the
streets Of Honolulu i'm a few days.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-04
AT THE HOTELS.

Arlington-Mrs. A. f. Linder, Ka-
uai, G. Munsford, New York; George
w. Hinkel, San Francisco
Hawaiian-W. A. Lowrie, Eva; Dr.
r. j. McGettigan, Hama, Maui; c, A.
Spreckels, San Francisco; H. L. San
quinetti, Maui.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-04
THE ADMIRAL TO LEAVE.

Admiral Beardslee has decided to re-
main in Honolulu during the month
of May. He and the members of his
personal staff, Lieut.. G. NJ. Stoney and
Ensign Willard have booked for the
Australia sailing June 2.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-04
DEATH RATE is LESS.

The agent of the Board of Health
has issued the mortuary report for
the month of April The report shows
that there have been a total Of fifty
six deaths in the city caused princi-
pally from consumption, heart disease
and hemorrhages The death rate for
April is less than it has been for four
years,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-04
MONS. NIZZANONA.

Mons. A. Vizzavona chancellor of the
French Legation, has secured ac-
commodation on the Australia. He will
go direct to Washington and then on
to Liverpool and London. After re-
naming three or four months in Paris
and Corsica. Mons. Vizzavona will re-
turn to Honolulu
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-04
CHINA'S PASSENGERS.

$, f. Newell and family, c. g..
Spreckels, Miss Stewart, Mrs. Petee
and two daughters, Miss Griswold an I
Sam Parker.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-04
NEW GOODS.

New shirt waists, latest style kid
gloves, new organdies, new lawns, lUt-
est novelties in millinery just arrived
by the steamer Australia for n. 5.
Sachs.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-18
FAILS FOR A MILLION.
Henry Sherry Goes Down Car
rying Many Big Firms
With Him.

Oshkosh, Wis, Nov. 1S.-Henry Sherry,
the millionaire lumberman and paper mill
owner, has concluded that his business
affairs are in such bad shape that an as
signment is necessary to avoid prefer
ences among his creditors and to save
costs and expenses of suits and damages
arising on account of attachments, gar
nishments and execution. Notice of as
sigument was filed here late yesterday.
Mr. Sherrys personal assignment will
necessitate the assignment of several
large companies in which he is a large
owner and has controlling interest, and
whose credit depends on his credit. These
companies are the following: IngersO1
Land and Lumber company of EIand,
Wis; the Mineral Lake Land company a
Mineral Lake. Wis; the Sherry Lumber
company at Anowa, Wis; the Sultan
Manufacturing company, the Park Falls
Paper and Pulp company and the Park
Falls company, all located at Park Falls,
Wis. The Sherry Lumber company, 10
Gated at Appleton, and of which Mr..
Sherry owns large amounts of stock, will
not be effected. Mr.. Sherry estimates his
debts and those of associate companies at
something close to $1.OOOOO0, and hopes
that his assets, if judiciously handled,
will be enough to pay dollar for dollar.
1t is probable that James w. Cameron,
wealthy resident of Milwaukee and a for
mer partner of Mr.. Sherry, will be named
as assignee.
Some of the heaviest creditors are the
First National bank of Milwaukee, NJ
Freeres' bank of Neenah, Hiram Smith
and D. c. Ostrand of Neenah. S. NJ. Hay
of Oshkosh, who as trustee for himself
and others. including ex-senator Phile-
tus Sawyer, holds a $4,000 mortgage on
the Park Falls Paper and Pulp company
plant.
Mr.. Sherry gives as the causes which
have led to this unfortunate situation the
general depression in business during the
past few years, the loss of $4,000 by the
c. ]. L. AIyer Hardwood Lumber COM
pany failure a few years ago and large
losses later by the burning of timber
and mills and pine lumber.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-18
THREE FRIENDLY SUITS
Have Been Instituted to Secure Re-
csiver for the Arizona Improve
menS Co

Phoenix, A. T, Nov. 1S-The Arizona
Improvement company, the dominant
corporation in the irrigation works of
the salt River valley has been made de-
fendant in the district court in three
suits each praying for the appointment
OF a receiver. One of the suits is filed
by local users of water. The others
trust company, of Chicago, trustees
for the holders of about 81, 50O,O 600 of
bonds, mainly held in eastern states.
Ihe interest has defaulted for two
semi-annual payments. To this is to
De added several hundred dollars in
hoating Indebtedness. The foreclosure
applications will not be fought by the
stockholders of the company. An
agreement has been reached by the
main parties involved that w. J. Muir
phy, president of the company shall be
named as receiver and that he shall
pc empowered to proceed in the clean
ing ana charging of the immense ca
nal The property on which fOreclos-
ure is to be taken is the Maricopa and
Salt River Valley canals and their
feeders, the water power canal, to these
being attached %, 900 acres of choice
lands
Chicago, Nov. 1S.-Oscar Smith, pres
ldent of the Merchants Loan and Trust
company says:
our 6ank is simply trustee for the
DonuhoIderS, who are chiefly residents
Of scotland. The Arizona company is
an lrrlgat1ng enterprise and has been
IN business for many years. Lately it
ueIauIted on interest payment on the
ponds, a failure due no doubt to uu-
satisfactory business and hence the ac-
ton of the bank as trustee 1t is a
friendly suit, and probably the COM
right"
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-18
NEW GOLD ELDORADO.
Returned Copper River Miner Starts
Party for North Alaska.

Seattle. Wn., Nov. 1S.-A party of
sturdy New England men, most of
whom hail from Boston, are here, out
fitting for a most hazardous trip over
the glacial fields and snow covered
mountain regions of Alaska. They are
captained by F. Herbert Haines, a
newspaper man of Salem. They are
bound for second ElDorado located
in the upper Copper river country in
Alaska. In preparation for a possible
encounter with a hostile tribe of In
dians living in the region they will go
wen armed.
Several weeks ago a miner returned
from the Copper river district where he
had spent the past half dozen years. He
landed from one of the steam schoOners
plying between Alaska and San Fran
cisco at the latter place.
He had more than 900 in gold
dust. This man is a friend of Haines
and to him communicated the location
of some very rich gold producing
ground in Alaska not far from the
headwaters of Copper river. Haines
Immediately set about forming a party
and they are to leave November 20 on
the steamer Thrasher.
The Copper river Indians have for
years brought down gold to the trading
stores at the mouth of the river. They
will not tell where they get it and op-
pose anything like exploration of the
country. They carry this policy to the
point of armed hostility.