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The record-union., 1897-07-02
A BIG TRACT.
Americans Claim Title to a Large
Amount of Land in Mexico.

SAN DIEGO, July 1.-Three San
Franciscans who claim title to a tract
of land containing 100000 of acres in
the best part of Lower California, are
now in this city. They are William
McCrindle, ]. NJ. Porter and c. r. Dray,
all wealthy men, and at present in this
city en- route home from a trip of in
spection Of the property.
They claim a direct title by deed from
the original grantees and their success
sors. The land. however, is at present
claimed by the Mexican Land and
Town Company. The three San Fran
cisco gentlemen declare that the rec
orsd at the City of Mexico establish
their title perfectly, but a few days
ago when they sought to have their
deeds recorded at Ensenada the officials
laughed at them, and refused to accept
the papers. They then PACKED the old
records in their valises and came to
San Diego. The deed will be taken
to the City of Mexico by Mr.. McCrindle,
who will endeavor to obtain formal
recognition of his claims.
The record-union., 1897-07-02
BITUMINOUs MINERS.
Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand
to Strike on Sunday.

TERRE HAUTE Qnd), July 1.-The
Express" viii say tomorrow: Next
Sunday or prior to that day, circulars
will be placed in the hands of all the
bituminous miners in the United States
calling them out on strike. 1t is esti-
mated that 250,000 men will be in
volved. Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana,
Illinois and parts of West Virginia and
Kentucky will contribute to the move
ment. The strike is to enforce the Co
lumbus scale Of sixty-nine cents per
ton for Pennsylvania, sixty cents for
Ohio and Indiana, fifty-five cents for
Illinois.
When the Columbus scale was adopt
ed it was not thought advisable to at.
tempt it's enforcement. A committee
was then appointed to take in hand the
matter of strike and to order one as
soon as such course seemed oppor-
tune. This committee has decided that
the time has come to act.
The record-union., 1897-07-02
ARRANGEMENTS COMPLETE.
Everything in Readiness to Re
ceive the Christian Endeavorers.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 1.-The ar
rangements for the reception of the
thousands of Christian Endeavorers,
who are speeding to this city for the
'9I convention, are now complete, and
the local committees who have been
working night and day for some time
past in anticipation of the demands
of the visitors are now resting upon
their oars in order to have something
in reserve for the work ahead of them.
While there is a remote probability
of rain, the work of decorating the city
is being pushed as rapidly as possible.
The question of housing the guests
has been satisfactorily arranged, and
that of transportation causes no un-
easiness as the street car accommoda-
tions of this city are unsurpassed and
the management is fully prepared to
handle any additional demands which
may be made upon it,
The record-union., 1897-07-02
Will Live a While Longer.

COLFAX (Wash.), July John
Leonard, the murderer of Jacob NAL
quist, will not be hanged tomorrow,
his case having been appealed to the
United States Supreme Court. On
Wednesday evening Leonard was taken
to Spokane, the officers fearing mob
violence. The appeal will cause a delay
of eight months, even if the judgment
Of the State court is confirmed. The
Leonard case is parallel to the Durrant
oocp
The record-union., 1897-07-02
JABEz CHADBoURNE DEAD.
A Pioneer and the Oldest Member
of the Bar in the State.

Chadbourne, a pioneer and veteran
lawyer, said to be the oldest member
Of the bar in the State, died to-day
at the age of Il years. He was a
native of Vermont, and crossed the
plains to California in 1851.
Although nominated for Superior
Judge by both the Republicans and
Democrats of Trinity County, he never
held office; but, during his fifty-two
years of practice he built up an en-
viable reputation and made innumer
able friends. He leaves a widow and
one daughter
The record-union., 1897-07-02
Died Under an Operation.

STOCKTON, July Frank Wing, a
well-known accountant of this city,
died to-day on the operating table in
DR.. Benson's office. He was being
placed under the influence of chloro-
form, preliminary to having a cancer of
the tongue removed. The chloroform
had detrimental effect on the action of
the heart and before the snbject was
completely under the influence of the
drug the heart hal ceased to beat and
the physicians were powerless to bring
him to life
The record-union., 1897-07-02
Want Mckinley to Come.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 1.-The Re
publicans of the city are anxious that
President Mckinley pay San Francisco
a visit before Congress meets in De-
cember. To plan for the proposed visit,
a committee has been appointed to
draft and adopt an engrossed and illu-
minated memorial to the President, ex-
tending to him an invitation to visit
this city.
The record-union., 1897-07-02
Grape Crop Damaged.

STOCKTON, July 1.-Horticutural
Commissioner Armbrust is authority
for the statement that the grape crop
has been much damaged by the hot
weather of the past three days. The
tokay variety, he says, has suffered the
most, and many of the punches have
been badly burned.
The record-union., 1897-07-02
Philadelphia VS.. Hampshire.

BOURNEMOUTH Eng), July l.
Glorious weather prevailed here with a
good wicket when the cricket match be-
tween the gentlemen of Philadelphia
and an eleven of Hampshire began. The
visitors own the toss and went to bat
The Philadelphians were all out for ~
runs. At the close of play the Hamp>
shire eleven had scored % runs with no
mfplxatS down
The record-union., 1897-07-02
Brigham Young's Monument.

SALT LAKE, July 1.-The corner
stone of the proposed monument in
honor of Brigham Young and the pio-
neers, to be erected at the interSec-
ton of Main and South Temple streets,
was laid this afternoon with appro-
pirate ceremonies. The grafton was
by f. d. Richards, with remarks by
Governor Wells and Mayor Glenden-
ming. President Woodruff deposited the
leaden box with a copy of the grafton
and other souvenirs and the stone was
laid by the Hon. Brigham Young.
The record-union., 1897-07-02
One County Can Sue Another.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 1.-The point
as to whether one county can sue an
other was decided by the Supreme Court
to-day in an action brought by Colusa
County against Glenn County to re-
cover 81 622 -, alleged to have been
wrongfully withheld at the time the
new county of Glenn was created. The
court upheld Section 4 of the County
Government Act, which declares that
county has the right to sue and be sued.
The record-union., 1897-07-02
Another Leper.

STOCKTON, July IA second Chi
nese has been found on Roberts Island
who had indications of leprosy, and
next Sunday the County Health Officer
will examine closely into the case. AS
yet it is not known whether the dis
ease is leprosy, but a portion of his
face and considerable surface on the
body are covered with raw spots
The record-union., 1897-07-02
Want the Concession Cancelled.

SAN DIEGO, July 1.-Residents of
Ensenada, Lower California, formally
requested the Mexican Government to
cancel the concession of the Mexican
Land and Colonization Company. The
request is made on the ground that
Percy Allsop, manager, is so conduct
ing the concern that it is detrimental to
the development and growth of the
country. Some very harsh things are
alleged by the complainants about ALI
sops alleged oppressive methods.
The record-union., 1897-07-02
Santa Rosa Must Give Way.

STOCKTON, July 1-At a meeting
of the Stockton Driving Club this even
ing it was decided that the programme
as prepared and announced would be
carried out. This means mixed pro-
gramme of running, trotting and pacing
races each day. The conflict of dates
with Santa Rosa will have to be settled
by the latter city postponing its meet.
The record-union., 1897-07-02
His Head Nearly Severed.

VISALIA, July dun Yak, a Chin
ese, was found dead in bed yesterday
morning with his head nearly severed
from the body. The death was not re-
ported until late hour late last night.
The Coroner's jury to-day brought in a
verdict that the deceased's death was
caused by the cutting of his throat. The
Chinaman was murdered. There are
no cleWS
The record-union., 1897-07-02
TOOK THE WHITE VEIL.
Miss Katherine Moser Will Become
Sister of Mercy.

SAN DIEGO, July Miss Katherine
Moser took the white veil of the Sis
ters of Mercy at the Chapel of ST
Josephs Sanitarium in this city to-day
Bishop Montgomery officiated, assisted
by Father John Reynolds of Needles
Father Bartt, chaplain of the Sanitar-
ium; Father Scanlon of Ventura, Father
The record-union., 1897-07-02
Thrown from a Wagon and Killed.

SANTA CRUZ, July This evening
as Mrs. V. E. Walker was in a wagon
coming to this city the horses became
frightened and ran away, throwing her
out. Her arm was fractured and she
sustained internal injuries from which
she died before she could be taken to
her home at FELTON,.
The record-union., 1897-07-02

McGrevy of San Diego.
Miss Moser, who has thus taken the
preliminary steps toward life as a
Sister of Mercy, is the daughter of Leo
Moser, a wealthy resident of st. Louis,
who has been spending the winter here.
The record-union., 1897-07-02
Fast Mail Service.

ST. LOUIS. July IA fast mail serv-
ice to Mexico has been arranged and
will probably be accomplished fact by
July 4th, over the Missouri Pacific,
Texas and Pacific, Interna tional and
Great Northern. Southern Pacific and
the Mexican Central.
The record-union., 1897-07-02
MuIlan's Sentence.

WASHINGTON, July 1.-Secretary
Long on his return to Washington rec
commended the approval of the sentence
by courtmartial in the case of Com
mander Dennis Mullan accused of
drunkenness on duty While in command
of the Pensacola Navy Yard.
The record-union., 1897-07-02
Wants Pay for His Legs.

STOCKTON, July IA. r. Matheson,
formerly a brakeman on the Corral
Hollow road to-day commenced suit
against the company for $4,000. The
man lost a leg while coupling cars at
the mines about a year ago.
The record-union., 1897-07-02
Drowned in the San JOAQUIN.

STOCKTON, July 1.-George Phillips,
a young man who has been working on
the Fisher ranch, near ST. GATHERINGS,
was drowned in the San Joaquin River
to-day while bathing. The body has
not haer, Y~oooyayod
The record-union., 1897-07-02
The Los Angeles Elopers.

1t was reported last night that the
Los Angeles eloping couple, Russell
Ward and Mrs. Bradbury, had been in
the city and left on the night train
for the East.
The record-union., 1897-07-02
His Idea.

Little Rily Kaw (to a Kansas lad)--
Say, paw, what is a 'superfuity?
Mr.. Kaw Ca prominent Populisr)-A
necktie an full beard on the same
man. my son--Judge>
The record-union., 1897-07-02
WOnen'S
UnderVeStS.

Women's Fine Swiss Ribbed I'm
dervests, low neck and sleeveless s,
cool and elastic, finished at neck
and straps with pretty thread lace,
topped with loops run with tape.
These are regular 25c values, and
splendid selling garments at that
price. Our special is l5c each.
The record-union., 1897-07-02
In New Hands.

CHICAGO, July 1.-The Chicago and
Northern Pacific Railroad was turned
over the reorganized corporations at
midnight by Receiver Hopkins. The
company will be managed by s. r.
Ainslee, it's President and General Man
ager.
The record-union., 1897-07-02
MEMS WEAR.

It's a mistake to think that
women are the only ones we cater
to. For instance, we've a Mems
Furnishing Department here-the
most complete in town-and here
are some items i'm mems belong
ings:
The record-union., 1897-07-02
SOLELY TO SECURE
THE CAMAS ROOT.
Bannock Indian Trouble Greatly
Exaggerated.
Number Of Indians OFF the Reservation
Less Than Stated.

lieutenant Irwin Wires That the
Situation Is Not So Serious as
Reported-Agent Harper of the
Umatilla Reservation Ieie-
q graphs That His Indians Are
Not Of the Reservation as
Reported.
The record-union., 1897-07-02
0Oc a Dozen Panel Photographs.
% s9 u vS @ ] HODSON S13 St

scTptions have been printed and sent
all over the country of Dunn and Met
calf.
The record-union., 1897-07-02
Mems Golf Shirts.

Mems Madras Golf Shirts, in
checks, stripes and plaids; cOlors-
red, pink, blue and black, on cream
or white ground, with linen collar
and cuff bands and tie to match
pattern of shirt. These are sum-
mer's most comfortable shirt-full
cut and open front and well made.
Priced ST., ST Is and ST so.
The record-union., 1897-07-02

A fellow with a new gold watch cares
a good deal about what time it is.
The record-union., 1897-07-02

Some folks wouldn't enjoy giving a
party if somebody didn't kick because
they were not invited.
The record-union., 1897-07-02

The most dangerous waters in the
world for the passage of ships lie off
the east coast of England. Cape Ushant,
in France, and Cape Finisterre, in Spain.
The record-union., 1897-07-02
Mems Balbriggan
Underwear.

This class of goods for men has
been ever popular, and this
weather should make it dOubly so.
True comfort in Balbriggan Under
garments-aiways cool and we'll
fitting garments. We show this
line in a variety of colors and
qualities. See them before sup
plying yourself. 1t is to your in-
terest. Priced per suit, ST., ST so
and upward, according to quality.
The record-union., 1897-07-02
White Kid Belts.

We have Just received from New
York land they're just i'm time for
the Atm 20 dozen of those popular
White Kid Belts, with self covered
buckles. The best values shown
this season at 25c each.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1897-01-05
Y. M. C. A. RECEIVES
Large Number Of Young
Men Made Welcome.
Reception and Lunch in Afternoon.
Crowded House at Concert
in the Evening.

New Years Day was made a very
happy one for q great many young
men by the efforts of the Y. N. c. A,
which organization for years past has
made it habit TO hold a reception and
g lunch of welcome.
From u noon until 2 D. m. a recep-
ton was held. Assisting the members
Of the Y. N. c. A. in receiving were
President and Mrs Dole, Mr.. and Mrs.
P. c. Jones, Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Wood
Mr.. and Mrs. D. W. Corbett, Mrs. Gil
man, Mrs. Love, Mr. William Love,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. F. Wichman. Mr.. and
Mrs. E. a. Jones, Mr.. and Mrs F. J.
Lowry, Judge and Mrs. Frear, Mr. and
Mrs. B. F. Dillingham;, Mr.. and Mrs
S. " Damon. Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. o.
Smith. Mr.. and Mrs. Tom May, Mr.. and
Mrs. F. A. Schaefer, Rev. and Mrs. D.
P. Brine, Rev. and Mrs. H. W. Peck,
Professor and Mrs. Richards, Rev. and
Mrs. James N. Monroe, Miss Kelley
and others.
From u N. TO 1:30 p. m. a lunch
was served on the second floor.
\ delightful concert was given in the
evening TO a crowded house.
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SOCIETY
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Monday lasr was Mr. George Carriers
birthday. To celebrate the event, a
dinner was given at his home, Nuuanu
Valley. There were present Mr.. and
Mrs E r Adams, Misses HartweI and
Cordelia Carter and Jamie Wilder,
A New Years dinner was given at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. John ).
Walker. King Street, yesterday. The
following were present; Mr.. and Mrs.
E. D. Tenney. Mrs. Noonan, Mrs. Gum.
Miss Walker. W. H. Cornwen, E. c.
Macfarlane, W. H. Cornwen, Jr.
Both the independence Park and
Myrtle Boat Club dances for New
Years Eve were postponed on account
Of the uncertain state Of the weather
which promised a very wet night.
4 card party was given al the home
Of japanese Consul General and Mrs.
Shimamura, Nuuanu avenue, Tuesday
evening. Six handed euchre was the
attraction OF the evening. A hand
some supper was served at the close
OF the game. Among those present
were President and Mrs. Dole. Mr.. and
Mrs VIM. c. Irwin, Mr.. and Mrs. F. A.
Schaeier. Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ. Swanzy,
Dr.. and Mrs. Francis r. Day, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. F. Brown. DR.. and Mrs. Wood
Mr.. and Mrs. s. NJ. Ballou. Misses Kate
McGrew, Zoe Atkinson, May Atkinson
NJ. Campbell, May Damon, Mary Car
ter. Sadie Carter, Messrs. W. O.
Smith. 5 NJ Damon, A. NJ Brown
George c. Potter, A. ST. NJ Mackin-
tosh and others.
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OF moisture
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1897-01-05
Y. II. l. RECEPTION.
Plenty OF GOOD Singing and Re.
freshmentS.

Plenty of Good Singing and Re-
freshmentS.
The Young Hawaiian's Institute is
coming more and more to the front
every day, simply by the force of The
good work that organization is doing
for the native youth The members
are active and bright young men, all
OF whom are engaged in some line Of
work, but who do not find their bGsi-
ness OF such a pressing nature that
they cannot spend an evening each
week in the enjoyment of pleasant So
ciaI intercourse.
Their little entertainments given
now and then have gained an enviable
reputation for them, and served to
bring the people of Honolulu into
closer sympathy with the work of the
organization.
For two or three years past it has
been the custom of the Y. H. l. to give
an entertainment on New Years Eve.
On Thursday evening the rooms in
Foster Hall were beautifully decorated
for this regular celebration, and be-
fore O'Clock people were forced to
stand on account of lack of room.
]. NJ Poepoe, who had been asked 20
make a few remarks, not appearing,
VIM. J. Cuelho, one OF the institutes
most active workers, was called upon
In reponse Mr.. Cuelho thanked the
foreigners present for the interest they
had taken in their welfare, and en-
phasized the fact that foreigners we're
the ones who gave the Y. H. l. its first
encouragement. Through their advice
they had profted greatly. The society
was growing in power, and the young
Hawaiians we're beginning to learn its.
power for good.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1897-01-05
MAUPS new YEAR.
Celebrate With Ball and
Many Luaus.
Small Chino-Japanese War at Ha-
makuapoko-Big Kona
Storm.

MAUI, Jan. Happy New ear on
Maui was celebrated by rifle match.
sundry luaus and grand ball. Dur
in the evening of the LIST the largest
dancing party of the season was given
by Mr.. and Mrs. David Center of
Spreckelsyille. The invitation cards
mentioned December 21st, but a post
ponement was necessary on account
Of inclemeut weather. Special trains
bore hundred guests from Wailuku,
kahului and Makawao. Spreckelsvilla
Hall was beautifully adorned with
palm leaves and bunting, the legend:
Happy New Year" appearing in a
conspicuous place at one end of the
hall. Mr.. Center fully maintained his
reputation as an efficient floor man
ager, and the music-piano and vio-
lin-made dancing q long-to-be remem-
bered pleasure.
A fine spread was served in the sup
per room at midnight, and the clock
pointed TO a. m. before the last dance
was completed.
The -Wailuku rifle contest
proved fiasco, owing to misunder-
standing on the part of the Wailuku
Club. There was some hitch con-
corning the acceptance of the Lahaina
challenge
A native Sunday School convention
gave largely attended, luau at the
Hamakuapoko Native Church on the
afternoon of the LIST. Rev. Oyabe, the
Japanese preacher of Paia, made a fine
address. At the close of the feast a
band OF Portuguese masqueraders re-
called carnival times by their serenade.
They were all under masks, dressed
most Enthusiastically, and carried guitars
and other musical instruments.
A fierce kona storm, the most severe
in years, visited Maui December S1st.
Trees were blown down, a house was
moved from its foundation at Haiku.
and the rain came down in floods.
A miniature Japanese Chinese war
took place Monday Goth at Hamakua-
poke. The two gangs Chinese and
Japanese) were busy in the field scat
tering fertilizer over the ground. One
of the Japs threw a handful into a
| Chinaman's face, and the Chinaman
grappled with the Jap, and then the
two companies Joined in the melee.
They were finally separated by the
plantation authorities, but after the
work of the day was done the Japanese
laid in wait for the Chinaman and at
tackled him. Then sticks and stones
were used by representatives of China
and Japan, but again they were sep
arated by the plantations lunas. The
next the two principals in the quarrel
were arrested, and, after a severe reprf-
mand by the Makawao Judge, were
fined $3.50
The lodge of Knights of Pythias OF
Kahului is still fiourishing. At a re-
cent fortnightly meeting the following
officers were elected: T. F. Sanborn
c. c.; Grant Horner, V. c. c.; ]. Hig-
by, Prelate; F. Myer, NJ. of W; ]. An
derson, NJ. of A; D. L. Myer, K. of K
& S; C. Hansen, NJ. of F; and E. B
Carley, NJ. of E.
There are 1913 telephone subscribers
on Maui exclusive OF Hama. The re-
cent storm broke nearly every line
and some places blowing down poles.
The weather is uncertain, with plenty
| Of moisture
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1897-01-05

Mothers whose children are troubled
with bad colds, Group OF whooping-
cough viii do well TO read what Dr..
R. E. Robey, Of oIney, No, saws on
this subject He writes: For years
We have used Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy, and always keep it in the
house 1t is regarded in our family
as specific for all kinds of colds and
coughs The p and so cent bottles for
sale by all druggists and dealers;
Benson, Smith & Co., agents for Ia
waiian Islands.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1897-01-05
PRESIDENT RECEIVES.
The Great Hall Decorated in
Honor OF Event.

The large number OF citizens Who
called to pay their respects to President
Dole yesterday we're pleased at the
beautiful decorations of the Great Hail,
where the reception was held.
The affair began at II O'Clock and
continued for an hour, during which
time members Of the Cabined and
Diplomatic Corps, the Judiciary and
members of the Consular Corps, officers
OF the Government and hundreds of
citizens called.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1897-01-05
ONE BOX OF CLARKEs BAL PILLS

Is warranted to cure all discharges
from the Primary Organs, in either sex
acquired or constitutionaD, Gravel.
and Pains in the Back. Guaranteed
free from mercury. Sold In boxes. 4s.6d.
each, by all Chemists and Patent Medi-
cine Vendors throughout the World
Proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland
Counties Drug Company, Lincoln, Eng.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1897-01-05
Mount T0n0IllIS AIIIIGTT Academy.
san Rannel, California.
A BOARDING SCHOOL FOR BOYS.

Thorough instruction in all English
Branches, Classics, Science.
Fifteen Teachers, Regular Army Of
ficer Detailed by War Department, Ac-
credited by State University.
Special Attention Given to the NOR
AL and PHYSICAL Training Of the
Boys. For Information and Testi-
monials, Address
ARTHUR CROSBY, A. NJ.
Head Master.
References
Hon. H. w. Schmidt,
Bruce Cartwright, Esq, Honolulu.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1897-01-05

A Model Plant In not complete with
out Electric Power. thus dispensing
with small engines
Why not generate your power from
one CENTRAL Station? One geneE-
ator can furnish power to your Pump.
Centrifugals. Elevators. Flows. Rail-
ways and Hoists; also furnish light
and power for radius of from 10 to u
miles.
Electric power being used saves ths
labor Of hauling coal In your held, also
water, and does away with high-pTiced
engineers, and only have one engine to
look after In your mill
Where water power is available II
costs nothing to generate Electria
Power.
THE HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CON-
PANY is now ready to furnish Electric
Plants and Generators of all deserip-
lions at short notice. and also has on
hand a large stock Of Wire, Chandel-
Iers and Electrical Goods.
All orders will be given prompt at
tention, and estimates furnished for
Lighting and Power Plants; also at
tie ion is given to House and Marine
Wiring.
THEo. HOFFMAN, Manager.