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Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-03-12
Us. Walker,
Real . Estate . Broker
AND
FINANCIAL AGENT.
Dealer in
Real Property,
Improved
or
Unimproved.
Has for Sale and Lease on
Liberal Terms.
Has for Sale and Lease on
Liberal Terms.
SALE

oAhE
]. Houses and Lots on Nuuanu strata
between Vineyard and School streets,
2. Large Lot on Nuuanu street. be.
tween Vineyard and School streets.
3. Large Lot, Makiki street, fenced, e2s
feet frontage.
4. Lot on Kinau street between Alans,
and kapiolani streets l40 feet frontage. -
o. Lot ON Lunalilo street between Alapa,
and Hackfeld streets
o. large Lots on Prospect street.
Z. The Building known az Thomas Block
stories and embracing (rented) stores
on leased ground.
8. Rice Land at Waikane. Koolau.
D. Lot on corner of Heulu and Keeau.
moku streets, between residence of w A
Bowen and lot Of W. NJ. Giffard. having
frontage on Heulu street 26O feet.
10. Lots 6 and 7 with House, Kslia,
ii. Half Acre Lot in Hilo Town.
LEASE.
1. Cottages at Old Waikiki.
2. Store and Dwelling, corner willie
and Nuuanu, ready for occupancy.
3. Lot corner Merchant and Richards
streets.
Properties Managed, Collec-
tlo' Of Rents, Loans Nego-
tlated and Advances made on
Rel Estate.
JOHN S. WALKER,
Spreckels Block, Honolulu.
r. ". BOX. 339. Tel. 33l.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-03-12
For Rent.

House containing four rooms, with
kitchen, pantry and storeroom. Pre-
misses ON Liliha street opposite Kua-
KIM. Immediate possession given,
For terms apply to w. Q. Parke,
Kaahumanu street, or @. Creighton,
Merchant street. 7SS-u
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-03-12

from the ordinary kinds
up to the finest kinds of
Chamber Sets and Fancy
Ware.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-18
BITUMINoUs PAVING.
Its Superiority Demonstrated by the City Street Improvement Go.
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The leading bituminous rock paving ' concern on the Pacific Coast is the | City Street Improvement Company. | the offices of which are located in the & Mills building The company was in 4 Acorporated in Fay, 1891, and since that 4 time it's operations have extended all :, over the State.
 v Tire officers of the company are: J. ' ". Mcdonald, president; ". D. Den ' nison, secretary, and Colonel G. H. 4 Wendell, consulting engineer The di- 4 rectors are: .4. Dutard, C. B. Stone, 4 T. B. Bishop, J. w. Mcdonald and w. 4 E. Dennison.
 The company makes a speciality of < the performance of all kinds of street 4 work, bridges and railway construc- 4 tion, wharves, jetties and seawalls. It owns extensive bituminous rock mines Y at San Luis Obispo, Kings City, Mon 4 terey County, and Santa Cruz. The < product of these mines Is excellent and Is held in the highest favor wherever used.
 % City Street Improvement Company is A attested by the immense amount of work now being done in all parts of < the State. It is the only company in l. the State which uses a five-ton roller A and guarantees its work for five years. Quite recently the company paved t Market street with bitumen, and the < excellence of the work has been the A subject of high comment by experts
 The superior quality of this work has demonstrated the utility of bitumen for paving purposes, and the result is < that the output of the company's A mines has been largely. increased. The company has branch offices at
 Oakland, Stockton, Sacramento and
 Marysville, in all of which cities it has
 performed extensive street work Its
 operations in this city have been of
 that satisfactory character that in-
 sures largely increased patronage
 during the coming year.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-18
MURPHY, GRANT & co.
The Oldest and Best Known Dry
 Goods Firm on the Coast.

Among the business concerns whose history is contemporaneous with the growth of San Francisco from village to metropolis is the dry goods house of Murphy, Grant & Go. at the corner of Bush and Sansome streets. Its exten- slVe trade entities it to the distinction of ranking among the largest dry goods concerns of the United States
 The firm was established in 1851 by Eugene Kelly, J. A. Donohoe, Daniel I. Murphy and Adam Grant. In 1867 enlarged quarters were necessary, and In that year the firm removed to it's present location, where during the cur rent year an additional story to the building and two electric elevators were added. Its trade extends over the en- tire coast, Central America, the islands of the Pacific, Australia, China and Japan. Its volume of business is the largest Of any dry goods house west of Chicago. Among the business houses or san francisco 1t stands in the front rank
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-18
A FAMOUS CONCERN.
Well-Known Coppersmith and Plumb
 ing House of c. w Smith.

Conspicuous among the old estab- lished businesses on the water front is the coppersmith and plumbing house of c. w Smith, located at 16 and IS Washington street. The house was es- tablished by MT. Smith in 1S51 and by untiring effort he succeeded in building up a magnificent trade which. at the time of his death three years ago, was not equaled by any similar concern on the Pacific Coast.
 The management of the vast busi- ness which is still conducted under the name of its founder. Is now in the ca pablo hands of his widow, Mrs. Smith. Associated with her as manager is H. Blythe, of the Well-known lumber firm of Blythe & Trott. The general superin- tendent is Joseph Fox, one of the best known practical coppersmiths in the city.
 Ever since the business was founded special attention was paid to steamboat and ship work, in which line the house practically enjoys monopoly. The work performed on the ships embraces every branch known to the trade. In the local trade the manufacture of still worms, breW-kettles and heaters is a speciality with this house.
 The workshop is admirably equipped with all the latest and best machinery necessary to the operations of a first class establishment of the kind. In the past two years many improvements have been inaugurated which serve to make the output of the firm especially ser viceable and complete. Only the best mechanics in the various branches are employed, thus inSuring a careful at
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-18
ORIGIN OF THE MAGIC WORD
 COCKTAIL"

Few people," says a writer in Pear sons London Weekly, are aware of the origin of the magic American word cocktail the mere utterance of which is sufficient to bring a look of happi- ness to the features of ny wella- -condi- toned American citizen. The word comes from Mexico, where pulque, a kind of liquor obtained from the cactus, is the national tipple. The Aztec word the American army which under Gen. eral Scott invaded Mexico some fifty years ago corrupted the word into cocktail and carried it back to the United States.
 There is tradition that pulque was discovered by one of Montezuma' s nobles, who sent it to the Emperor by the hand of his daughter Octel. The monarch tasted the liquor, looked at the maiden, smiled. and thereupon gulped 1t down. It not only tickled his palate, but touched his heart, and it is reported that he married the girl. From that day to this the Mexicans have kept themselves we'll supplied with pulque. and when drinking togeth- CT invariably look and smile at one an- other before swallowing"
 Yankees. the writer tells his English readers. have adopted similar custom when imbibing their whisky, and fre- quently, when desirous of inviting a friend to take a drink. ask him to take a smile"
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-18
Cafe Royal Billiard Hall.

The favorite billiard hall in San francisco, and in fact the only one worthy the name, is the Cafe Royal in the Flood building at the corner of Fourth and Market streets. This popu- lar resort is managed by Messrs. Hornlein & Krumb with consummate ability, and they have succeeded in making 1t d model establishment of its kind.
 The Cafe Royal has many features Which recommend 1t to the popular taste. The bar, one of the handsomest on the Pacific Coast, is equipped in excellent style, and a speciality is made of the best brews, which are kept on tap. Light lunches are served at all hours, day or night. Another fea- ture of the resort is the small com partments where gentlemen may en- Joy refreshments in private. Beautiful paintings adorn the walls, and, combin- ed with the superior furnishings they serve to render the place highly attractive. To the manipulators of the worries and those who enjoy the best liquid refreshments to be found in the city, the Cafe Royal possesses su- perlOr attractions
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-18

ia review along the water front, ma Jestic fleet might greet the eye. In the repairing of vessels which sail to and from this port the firm enjoys a lucrative business. Its work is the most complete and it's prices most sat isfaCtory-two essential factors which have served to lift it far above its competitors.
 The yards of the firm are located on Alameda Point, where, in addition to ship building and repairs, the manufac- ture of dredgers, both clamshen and hydraulic, is a leading feature of the business. In connection with this en- terprise is the maintenance of the Pa cific Marine Railway, on which many of the best known vessels on the Pa cific Coast have been docked The equipment of the yards is first class and in many respects unrivaled The weekly payroll of employees reaches over $2000
 The efficient president of the ship building company is Captain Alexander Hay. An experience of over twenty years has made him a master of the craft, and the great success enjoyed by the firm is to be attributed to his many sterling qualities, coupled with business sagacity and conservative manage nleQt
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-18
"A Noted Medium With Divine Gift
 of Healing"

The intelligent public who are inter- ested in spiritualism are anxiously look ing forward to Mrs. J. J. Whitney's free test meeting at Metropolitan Temple on Sunday, January 1. Mrs Whitney by her marvellous work in this line has done more to convince skeptics than any one in the United States She is doubly qualified to do this work. For she not only has the divine gift, but possesses second sight, inherited from a Quakeress mother and a Scotch Pres byterian father.
 Mrs. Whitney's elegant apartments at 232 Stockton street are constantly crowded with people anxious to obtain her advice. Mrs Whitney's spirit guide always proves infallible in diag- nosing diseases. She can see straight through us' said one of Mrs. Whitney's patients. This is literally what she does. So the source of the trouble de- termined, of course the cure follows
 She always has staff of physicians and nurses in attendance. Her electric batteries and appliances have all the modern improvements. Her success in the treatment of diseases is really phe- nomenal. Where other physicians fail utterly she effects q permanent cure. Her correspondence is unlimited and her advice by letter is eagerly sought.
 Systems that have been racked by medicine and refuse to take chemicals yield to her process. The pores absorb the medicines and herbs, many of which she has imported from India and other foreign lands.
 Mrs. Whitney is indorsed by the Board of the California State Society of Spiritualists and by the Spiritual So- ciety of the United States afd Canada
 She was unanimously chosen as the representative delegate from California to the national convention of spiritual ists at Washington, D. c. This was an honor which she deserved in the light of her remarkable successes and none disputed it.
 Mrs. Whitney Is a constant champion
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-18
An Extensive Bookbindery.

The well-known bookbindery of J. B. Mcintyre, located at 422 Commercial street, is confessedly the largest insti- tuition ip that branch of business on the Pacific Coast Established about twenty-five years ago, it's business has steadily increased from year to year. so that to-day it stands without a rival in the city.
 MT: Mcintyre is an expert in his line, and he makes point of looking after all Of the multitudinous details of his business. It is this close attention to aHairs which has raised MT. McIntyre's business to the eminence it has reached A speciality is made of fine ruling and binding of ledgers, journals and day books. The facilities for the perform ance of this work are unequaled. A large force of employees is constantly employed.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-18

be fully appreciated and admired. The county road up the coast toward Gaviota crosses the property near its southern end. Turning from the road into the property toward the south and following the course of the stream, passing under noble live oaks, you come, in few hundred yards, to beautiful ocean beach, on which the property borders for about half a mile. This beach extends up and down the coast for ten or fifteen miles and, like the beach at the Cliff House, at low tide makes a perfect road for driving. On either side of the creek going to- ward the ocean, the land opens out into high, wide mesas of fine agricultural land with lofty bluff banks next to the beach. From almost all parts of these mesas most beautiful views can be ob- tained of the channel and it's surround ing islands and of the Sierra Madres.
 Returning back to the county road. crossing it and ascending the valley, the road winds up the canyon along the creek, through a beautiful natural park to the ranch house.
 The word "Tecolote" signifies Little
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-18
The Occidental Hotel.

One of the best-known hotels in San Francisco, whose fame Is deservedly world wide, is the Occidental, located on Montgomery street, between Bush and Sutter. It is especially popular among tourists from South and Central America and the Orient. Major Hooper. the genial proprietor. is in every way qualified to sustain the fine reputation his institution has gained Improve ments made from time to time have rendered it essentially a family hotel, and in this respect 1t excels. It's ap- pointments are of the latest and best and it's cuisine Is justly celebrated for it's superb quality. The service is first class in every respect.
 Major Hooper is a respected Grand Army veteran, and his house is the recognized headquarters for the soldiers of the Rebellion. Many notable gather ings that are a part of the history of San Francisco have taken place within its walls.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-18
FAMOUS BALLASTMEN.
The Well-Known Local Firm of
 Eschen 6 Minor.

The proper ballasting of vessels is an art no less important to the seamans craft than is the proper adjustment of the compass in the pinnacle prior to the departure of a vessel for a distant port. One is as ess ntial to the safety of the vessel and the lives of her crew as the other, and they who excel in perfecting the safeguards of either are equally en- titled to the gratitude of men.
 As stevedores and ballastmen the firm of Eschen 6, Minor, located at the foot of Mission street, is widely dis tingushed. The firm is composed of Captain J. C. Eschen and Captain R. Minor. both of whom are experts in their line. The business was estab- lished in 1858 by the late Captain Peter Robinson, who continued to manage it's affairs until 1887, when Captain Eschen became q partner by the purchase of an interest. On Captain Robinsons death in 1891 he was succeeded by Cap tain Minor. Since that time the firm of Eschen & Minor has become promi- nent in shipping circles, and to-day these gentlemen are among the most popular along the water front.
 The business of the eopartnership is confined exclusively to the loading and unloading of vessels and the placing of ballast in the holds of vessels de- signed TOT IHe TdHSpoItdpofl UT wheat from the north. The stone used for ballasting is taken from Telegraph H!u and its proper distribution is ac- complished only by the exercise of the incest skill Among the best known vessels which have been ballasted by the firm may be mentioned the Royal Fort, William Tell, Ditton and many others.
 The appliances for the loading and unloading of vessels employed by the firm are of the very best patterns, so that prdmptness and efficiency are in- sured Employment is constantly giv- en to from ten to one hundred men, who receive from $3 to $6 day in wages. The employment of such q force is a sufficient indication of the firms prosperity.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-18
MARINE RAILWAY,
Extensive Concern Controlled by the Ship-B Building Firm of Messrs.
 Ray 6 Wright.

The firm name of Messrs. Hay & Wright, the shirbuilders at 36 Steuart street, is known not only to every sailor that skins the distant seas, but to ev- 4ry San Franciscan who keeps in touch /with the industrial progress of the city. The operations of the firm, extending as they do over period of many years, have assisted in rearing up a repu- tation for it enjoyed by no concern in the same line on the Pacific Coast.
 As builders of ships Messrs. Hay & Wright enjoy widespread distinction. In the construction of sailing vessels of every description the firm has been very active during the past few years, and were their productions to be massed
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-18

Company Occupying it's own building in New York) has paid in fifty-three years sl0S, ,723, AIS 93 in losses to its pol icy holders all oyer the world, and holds for the protection of its vast clientage $S.09S.954 29 in available as sets, of which nearly one million of dol lars is securely invested in the United States.
 In the marine department we find the Wilhelma of Magdeburg, with assets of $S,739,377 26, and the Associated As surance Companies, Limited, of Munich and Berlin, with assets of $7 7,003, ,216 o.. These companies do a large share of the marine business of this port, in surfing vessels, freights, cargoes, profits, treasures, registered mail and express matter to and from ali ports of the world, and makes policies payable at places required by the assured
 Honorable and prompt dealing is the watchword of the firm and the founda- tion of the unparalleled success of these companies.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-18

Owl" This name was probably given to the canyon by the native Califor- nians on account of the great number of these birds that were formerly to be found upon the property, and Mr.
 Bishop, after he came into possession of it, retained the name of the canyon as the name of his ranch. The canYon- Is appropriately named, because it re- sembles in shape a perched owl.
 A beautiful living stream of cold, clear water traveTses the ranch- through it's entire length. and it's pres, ence is invaluable for the purpose to which Mir Bishop has TOT the present. devoted the property-that of stock raising.
 The natural beauty of the ranch is. accentuated by it's magnificent forest of wide spreading oaks. which extends from within 100 yards of the sea beach to the mountains. AS the valley as cends into the mountains, the foliage becomes more dense, and many of the trees are covered by climbing vines which have entwined themselves among the branches with that artistic
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-18
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NOTED SHIPWRIGHT.
The Career and Achievements Of Will
 liam 4. Poole

liam 4. Poole.
 In local shipping circles there is no name better or more favorably wn , than that of William. Boole, the vet eran shipwright, at 219 Steuart street. Connected with the craft for forty years, MT. Boole's achievements are numerous. nd when the history of shipbuiding in California comes to be written his name will occupy a promi- nent place in the recital.
 MT. Boole is a native of ShelbOurne. Nova Scotia, where he was born 66 years ago. He was studious lad. and at an early age developed a fondneSS for and aptitude in the handling of edged tools, which ultimately led to his being apprenuced to Sam Hali the well-knoWn shipbuilder of Boston. He learned his trade thoroughly in Halls employ, and in 1853 the attractions of california drew him toward San Fran CISCO.
 After a short period spent in the mines. Mr. BOole returned to this city and began to labor at ship repairing in the navy-yard. Convinced that ship biIjJdingr here was soon to become recognized industry, Mir. BoOle, in 1861, established a business in a small way. II was not long before his skill was recognized, and in less than year he was a recognized factor in local ship building and repairing.
 Tn 1862 MT. Boole took a partner, and for thirty years the firm of Middle mas &S Boole conducted a highly pros porous business. MT. Middlemas re- tired in 1892 and was succeeded by Will liam A Boole Jr. The success of the firm was achieved by hard work and close attention to details! Its trade extends to all the leading and mer- chant vessels on the coast and all the big tugs plying the waters of the bay.
 Both Mr Boole and his son are eX- perts, the result being that their ser vices are constantly in demand. They are exceedingly popular in shipping circles and their efforts have cOntribut- ed much to render San Francisco one of the leading seaports of the world.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-18
* BEAUTIFUL TE(0L0TE RANCHO. $
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With the professional men. of Cali fornia who have won wealth by the exercise of their talents and industry. the ownership of ranches which are celebrated because of their extent typographical beauty, or adaptability for agricultural, breeding or grazing purposes, is rapidly becoming a fad.
 Nearly every man of note in the his- tory of the State has owned some in- terior property with which his name is inseparably associated, and it is this, perhaps which has accentuated the fame of California properties abroad by giving to the world staple products of inestimable value in commercial sense in the industrial progress of the State.
 One of the most idyllic spots in the southern part Of California is Tecolote Rancho, owned by Thomas B. Bishop. the well-known attorney of this city, It is a tract of $50 acres on the sea coast, thirteen miles north of Santa Barbara, and embraces nearly the whole area of the celebrated Tecolote Canyon. The ranch extends from the z beach to the high Sierras. andl forms one of the finest bodies of land from the standpoint of natural beauty, to be found in the State.
 Every visitor to Santa Barbara re- gards his sightseeing tour incomplete unless this lovely property has been visited and it's beauties ad fred IL has been the frequent subject of flattering articles by correspondents of Eastern newspapers, and it's charms have of ten been dWelt upon and described It Is magnificently wooded, and from its elevations can be secured superb views of the surrounding country. of the placid Santa Barbara channel, across which on a clear day the beautiful isl ards which border it on the south can be plainly. seen, and of the rugged summits of the high Sierras which to the north are plainly outlined against the sky.
 It is charming spot whose beauty must be beheld in order that it may
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-18

effect whi n nature knows how best to accomplish. The marvellous hanji- work of nature is seen at every turn ing when pew pictures unfold to the view, prospects that rest the eye with their beauty and impress the soul with their sublimity.
 MT Bishop is reported to be the for tunate possessor of many broad acres in California, but those who know best this busy and successful lawyer, whose indefatigable industry has been the subject of comment among his profes sional associates for years past, say that lovely Tecolote is the very apple of his eye, and that he longs for the day when he can take his Well-earned rest beneath it's lovely shades and along its beautiful beach listening to the music of "the far resounding sea" ,"