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Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-11-18
ANSWER THE spAM,Aaos.
American Peaoe oemmassion,s Rep,v
In Regard to Philippines.

american Poaco Commasslon'e Reply
tn Regard e Philippines.
Wednesdays session OF the peace com.
mission Ia Paris began at2:l5 D.. m. and
ended At p. IA. When the meeting opened
tile Americans presented to their Spanish
colleagues the answer Of the United States
to the claims submitted on November 4
in behalf Of SPAN. The document in
which the American answer was set
forth consisted Of nearly fifty sheets Of
typewriter matter. It was . RECITATION of
the Spanish allegation that because the
words s'posession," Ownership" or "ces-
sion'' do not occur In the protocol clause
touching upon the Philippine Islands, tho
commission has no right to discuss them
here, and that even il they did so 1t must
he in the light OF tho alleged fact OF an
exterior agreement that Spain's sover-
eighty should not he impaired. The
Americans also answered Spain's claim
for the restitution to her Of public money
and customs collections taken by the
United States officials since the capitula-
ton OF Manila and made reply to Spain,s
claim for and indemnity on account Of the
alleged imprisonment by the United
States authorities Of Spanish troops at
Manila and for their subsequent restraint
from being Of service to Spain in tho sup
preston of the instruction and restitution
Of property.
The American commissioners held that
there was justification under the terms
OF the protocol for the discussion of the
future of the Philippine islands and they
also claimed that tho occupation of Manila
is military occupation, which justiGes
the United States in collecting the
revenues. administering the government
and exercising all the functions of posses.
sion.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-11-18
Bloody Day fin Texas.

Tuesday was a bloody election day in
Texas. At Hubbard, Roserc Mccarthy,
Joseph Randy and Jefferson Squires were
killed and j. F. McCartery aud Riley
Spires probably MORALLY wounded. At
Steuber, in Hopkins County, Ed Sutton
and Joe Young were killed. AT Aubrey,
Denton County, Deputy Sheriff d. Taylor
was shot through the neck by Leo Webb
and dangerously wounded. at Sheffield,
in Trinity County, j. w. Asheield was
killed and his father probably fatally
wounded. Many minor affrays occurred
in various parts of the state as the result
Of election differences.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-11-18
BLOOD is SHED.
Whites and Blacks Have Mix.up In
North Carolina.

Whites and Blacks Have Mix.up in
North Carolina.
The negroes at Wilmington, N. c., moi
Having complied with the demands of the
business men of that city by 1880 Thursday
morning, the time fixed, 900 armed whites
assembled at Market and Fifth streets and
lat $3.50 marched to the office of the Daily
Record, a negro newspaper, and destroyed
all the material found in the building,
The building took fire but some
assert that this was accidental.
The building was almosttotally destroyed.
Thursdays action was the sequel of We'd
nesday's meeting and that of a committee
OF twenty-five at which the negroes were
given until Thursday morning to return
an answer to the demand for the removal
OF the press and the cessation of the pub
LEGATION of the Record. Editor Marley has
fled.
Serious trouble occurred about noon in
the Fifth ward of Wilmington. Three
white men were wounded and eight ne
groes were killed.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-11-18
MARKEr QUOTATIONS.

Chicago-Cattle. common to prime,
$500 to 5000; hogs, shipping grades,
$500 to $500; sheep, fair to choice, $3.50
to $4.75; wheat, No. . red, &c to 66c;
corn. No. 2, 31c to 32c: oats, No. ., 23c
TO 25c; rye, No. .. sic to see: butter,
choice creamery, PIC to 22c; eggs, fresh,
l1c to l0c; potatoes, choice, 30c to 4Oc
per bushel.
lndianapolis-Cattle. shipping, $500 to
$3.50; hogs. choice light, $500 to $500:
sheep, common to choice, $500 to $3.50;
wheat, No. 2 red, &c to Csc: corn, No.
= white, 32c to 34c; oats, No. . white. &c
to Csc.
st. Louis-Cattle. $500 to 1915; hogs,
$3.50 to $500; sheep. $3.50 to $500;
wheat. No. 2, Csc to Zoe; corn, No. 2
yellow, Bic to 32c: oats, No. 2, 25c to &c:
rye, No. 2, sec to sac.
Cincinnati-Cattle, $3.50 to $5.225; hogs,
$500 to $500; sheep. $3.50 to $4.25;
wheat, No. 2. 66c to Csc: corn. No. 9
mixed, 35c to 37c; oats, No. 2 mixed,
26c to Csc; rye. No. 2, SEC to 5Sc.
Detroit-Cattie, $3.50 to $3.50; hogs,
1925 to 1915; sheep, $3.50 to $4.25;
wheat, No. 2, 69c to Zoe: corn. No. 2
yellow, 34c to 3Gc; oats, No. 2 white, CSC
to 29c; rye. SIC to sac.
Toledo-Whcat, No. 2 mixed. Soc to
Zoe; corn, No. 2 mixed, 33c to 35c: oats,
No. 2 white, 24c to 26c; rye, No. 2, SIC
to SAC; clover seed, new, $4.s5 to $3.50.
Milwaukee-Wheat. No. 2 spring. Csc
to &c; corn. No. 9, 33c to Bic: oats. No.
2 white, Csc to Csc; rye, No. 1, 51c to 53c;
barley, No. 2, 4Oc to 4sc; pork, mess,
$7.75 to 1926.
Buffalo-Cattle, good shipping steers,
$500 to $5.75; hogs, common to choice,
$3.50 to $500; sheep, fair to choice weth.
crs, $3.50 to $500; lambs, common to
extra, $500 to $3.50.
New York-Cattle, $500 to 1915; hogs,
$500 to $500: sheep, $500 to $500;
wheat, No. 2 red, Toe to 76c; corn, No.
2, 30c to 40c; oats, No. 2, 29c to Doc;
butter, creamery, 16c to 24c; eggs. West.
ern, 22c to 24c.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-11-18
WHITES AND BLACKS FIGHT.
Outbreak at the Polls at Phoenix
South Carolina.

Outbreak Al the Polls at Phoenix,
South Carolina.
Intense excitement prevailed at Green
wood, s. c., Tuesday, because of the shoot
ing Of Boaz Ethridge, one Of the election
Judges at Phoenix, and a subsequent riot
between the whites and blacks at that
place, in which T. P. Tolbers and several
negroes were mortally wounded. Tho
negroes had o separate box in charge of
Tolbert. Ethridge attempted take charge
of the box and was shot dead by one of
the negroes who were crowding around it.
Immediately tho few white men who
could procure arms or had them opened
fire upon the crowd. Late in the evening
j. r.. Tolbert was dangerously wounded
and his little nephew, son of E. l.. T'olbert,
who was in the buggy with him, was in.
stantly killed while on their way home.
While a party of men from Greenwood
were returning from Phoenix they were
fired on from ambush and NJ. j. Younger,
Croswell Fleming and Mr.. Miller were
badly wounded.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-11-18
LATEST FROM NEBRASKA.
Fusionists Elect State T,cket-Re
publicans Control Legislature.

Fusionists Elect State Ticket-Re.
publicans Control Legislature.
lightweight out of nincty-eight coun.
ties In Nebraska had sent in full official
returns Saturday and the other ten had
returns sufficiently complete to settle all
questions Of Importance. w. A. Poynter,
fusionist, for governor, is elected by S3,57S,
as compared with S1,4S1 for NJ. l.. Hay
ward, Republican. The entire state ticket
y elected by the %fusionists by 1000 plural
ity.
Both houses of tho legislature are Re-
publican and on joint ballot the Repub-
licans have a majority. Some OF these
districts the fusionists declare their intcn.
ton Of contesting because of frauds al-
legged. Both sides are charging frauds and
have offered rewards for detection O
crooledness and sent put special agents to
watch the returns to see that they are moi
manipulated. For congress the state del.
egation stands.
First-E. j. Burke, Republican.
Secondhand Mercer, Republican.
Third-John Robinson, fusion.
Fourth-W. l.. Stark, fusion.
Fifth-R. ID. Sutherland, fusion.
Sixth-W. L. Greene, fusion.
There is no change in the relation of the
two parties to any Offices in the state OK.
ccpt the legislature. The vote Of the state
total has fallen of $4,000 and to this the
fusion forces arc ascribing their defeat on
legislative candidates.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-11-18
LEAVES CAUSE A WRECK.
Two Passenger Trains Collide Head
On in Pennsylvania.

Two Passenger Trains Collide Head.
On in Pennsylvania.
Two heavy passenger trains, one q
double header, collided head-on near
wilkesbarrc, Pa, Saturday morning, caus-
ing a frightful wreck and blocking tho
road. The slnashup was on 81 curve in a
cut, caused by the inability of the engineer
Of the westbound train, who was under
orders to take a siding, to make the brakes
operate. The passengers who were all
asleep, were badly shaken up and some
were thrown out Of their bertlls, but none
We're %seriouly injured. Five train men
We're killed and four injured. 1t appears
the storm Friday night caused the leaves
to accumulate OH the track. AS the train
plowed through them they clogged tile
brakes.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-11-18
Dynamite in the Mail.

Two half sticks of dynamite, weighing
hearty half a pound, arrived through the
mails at San Francisco Wednesday. The
sticks were in separate packages and both
were addressed TO George Z. Hall, Turkish
consul, Parrot building, San Francisco.
The postmarks were indistinct. but it is
thought the dynamite was mailed in Mon
tana. Several weeks ago Mr.. Hall re-
ceived a similar package. but 1t was
Opened safely.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-11-18
Investigating Virden Riot.

A special from C%arlinville, Ill.,, says the
grand jury met in special session Friday
and began the investigation of the miners
riot in Virden. Eighteen miners and bust.
ness men from Virden were examined.
Sixty witnesses have been subpoenaed
and a large number of extra subpoenas
been issued. From all indications
the prosecution is to be a vigorous IL and
indictments probably will be returned
against all who participated in the affair.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-11-18
Indict Insurance Companies.

The grand jury of Kenton County, Ken.
lucky, sitting in Covington, KY, Wednes-
day, returned indictments against fifty
three of the leading fire insurance COM
panies of the United States, Canada and
England. The indictments charged that
the companies have formed an unlawful
pool to prevent free competition among all
insurance companies and their agents
doing business in C%ovington and thus ex.
tort a greater premium rate than other.
wise would have to he paid.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-11-18
SOUTH DAKOTA ELECTION.

Fnsionists Claim Lee Has 42b Ma.
jority Over Phillips.
The Republican managers of South
Dakota Saturday admitted that their
figures show. that Phillips was $40 behind
Lee on the state ticket. The Populists
claim their figures show Lee with about
425 majority in the state and every county
heard from. There is no change in re-
gard to the rest Of tho ticket, which is all
Republican, and the legislature is Repub-
lican. Nothing more definite will be
known until the official canvass.
Gamble and Burke have been elected by
majorities ranging from 1900 Il 5000,
Gamble leading Burke by 1000.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-11-18
Magistrate Steps out.

A special from Madison, Wis, says:
Associate Justice Silas Pinney of The state
supreme court handed in his resignation
to Gov. Schofield Thursday. 1t is UNDER
stood that Justice Pinney has contem-
plated tile step for some time. 1t is said
his resignation was brought about on &C.
count of ill health.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-11-18
Tin Plate Works Destroyed.

An overturned kettle of grease caught
fire in the Great Western Tin Plate Com
pany's mill at Joliet, Ill.,, Friday. Owing
TO the heavy wind the plant was in ashes
in half all hour. The plant employed 275
skilled workmcn. Loss. $4,000; insur.
ance, $4,000. The plant was considered
one of the finest in the United States,
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-11-18
Chiuese Caueht I'm a Tran,

Chinese Caught in a Trap.
The Chinese consul at San Francisco is
convinced that at least fifteen M%ongolians
were drowned In the forward cabin of tho
wrecked steamer j. D. Peterson, which
now lies fast on the mud flats at Sausalito.
Several Of the Mongolians are known to
have had considerable money. An effort
will be made to recover the bodies.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-11-18
Turks Protest I'm Vain.

Great Britain, France and Italy have
accecdcd to Russia's proposal TO appoint
Prince George of Greece high commits
si0Mer Of the powers in the island of Crete.
The Turkish government has appealed to
Germany and Austria against the pros
posal, but Intellectually.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-11-18

The mining plant owned by New Yors
parties on the Cora Latta lease, two milec
east of Joplin, No., caught fire and wai.
totally destroyed. The fire exploded thir.
ty pounds Of giant powder, which tore thu.
machinery and buildings into fragments3
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-11-18
Sailors Tor Maniln Dcsert

The cruiser Buffalo, Commander j. n.
Hempliill, which left New York a few
days ago for Manila. put in at Newport,
II. l., Wednesday night to await orders.
1t had on board about 700 men for the
ships of Admiral Dewey's fleet, but a COLI
siderable number deserted after the ship
left New York.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-11-18

Negroes Lynched in South Carolina
Fournegroes were lynched near Phoenix,
S. c., Wednesday afternoon. They were
implicated in the shooting of the white
men Tuesday. More trouble is eSpectcI.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-11-18
Make Tardy Claim for Damage.

I'M EtVerHme1ts attorney, George
Carter, from Washington, ID. c., is in
Deadwood for the second time attending
10 the adjustment of the Indian d%epreda-
ton cases of years ago, tile most important
being that of Hornick and Evans for
215 head of cattle which was driven in 1877
from their camp near the present city of
Whitewood. The cattle were oxen which
belonged to the claimants freighting OUT
fit. As there are a dozen or more Of the
men still living in the Hills who were
witnesses Of the Indian attack, the claim
may be- allowed.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-11-18
Col. Bryan Vote. at Home.

Colonel William ]. Bryan of the Third
Nebraska arrived at his home in Lincoln
on the morning of election day and lost
no time in depositing "a ticket in the bali
lot box. He had not registered, but the
City Clerk had his certificate made out
and ready for him when he called.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-11-18
Do,nestics tn Dc,Mand.

4 SiOmN Tails paper remarks that there
seems to be an organized action among
the servant girls in some of the leading
families of that city in regard to higher
wages. Domcsiics are rather scarce. The
girls in tho families referred to know Of
The situation and propose to take advant-
age of it. The girls in at least a dozen
families have notified their employers that
they must have four dollars u week or else
hay will uuit.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-11-18
Fatal Fire at Hanover, Mass.

A fire, followed by an explosion in the
store of G. A. Stearns, at Hanover, Mass,
blew out the sides of the building and
killed Michael Sylvester, Edgar Adams,
c. A. Peterson and c. A. Talman, and ill.,
jured a dozen others, including Stearns,
the proprietor.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-11-18
Strike Mt Dallas, rcxas,

The lines of the Consolidated Electric
Street Car Company at Dallas, Texas, arc
tied up by a strike to enforce the reinstate.
ment Of discharged motormen.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-11-18
To Fit Out Avn Worsh;ns.

The Matin says that at IL council of
French admirals Thursday it was decided
to fit out all the French war vessels avail
able, and thirty reserve ships have been
ordered into commission.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-11-18

Marion without a Drug Store.
G. vanBuskirk of Marion has shipped
his stock Of goods 10 Arlington. This
leaves that little town without q drug
store which the people Of that burg need
very much.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-11-18
Fnrm Itesidence Durned.
Gov. Lee Ite.EIected,

Three miles west of Valley Springs, was
entirely destroyed by fire, together with
all its contents. The family barely cs-
dows of the burning building. The sup
posed cause was a defective tlue.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-11-18
Blame for Fredcrtc's Death.

0HWtuC tut VTeVOrICB 0H0tn.
The coroner's Jury in London which has
been investigating the death OH October
10 of Harold Frederic, the correspondent
Of tho New York Times, rendered a YER
diet Wednesday of manslaughter against
Kate Lyon, a member of the late Mr..
Frederic's household, and Mrs. Mills, a
Christian scientist.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-11-18
Whaling Vessel Lands Big Pri.

Whaling Vessel Lands Big Prize
The whaling vessel Thrasher has ar
rived in port at San Francisco from the
Arctic with a big cargo. 1t has had the
luck that has followed most of the recently
arrived wlialers and has stored away in its
hold 1900 pounds of whalcbone. Its
cargo is valued at over $4,000.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-11-18

Large Department. Store Burned.
The large department store of j. w.
Stewart at San Antonio, Texas, was de-
stroyed by fire Saturday. Loss, $4,000;
insurance, $4,000.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-11-18

I4ottte Collins Attempts Suicide.
Lottle Collins, tho music hall singer,
attempted to commit suicide in London
by opening veins in her throat and wrist
with q %penknife. Her wounds are not
so,;,,,
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-11-18
Greck Cabinct Reconstr,

Greek Cabinet RECONSTRUCTED.
NJ. Zainis, whose cabinet recently re-
signed and was entrusted by King George
OF Greece withit reconstruction, has COM
|pleted his task.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-11-18
STATES THAT VOTED.
NAMES or OFFICES WHICH,
HAVE BEEN FlLLEp.

All Of the State. bu4 Three Held E,eos,
lions Tuesday - Many Chose OnlI
Minor URcers - Complete List u.
Here Given.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-05-17

This Company will reserves the right q
make changes in the time of departure and
arrival of its steamers without notice an,
it will not be responsible for any cona
quences arising therefrom.
Consignees must be at the Landings tt
receive their Freight; this Company viii
not hold itself responsible for freight afte,
1t has been landed.
Live Stock only at owners risk.
This Company will not be responsible
for Money or Valnables Of passenger
unless placed in the care of Pursers.
Packages containing personal effects,
whether shipped as baggage or freight,
II the contents thereof exceed SlO0 90 in
value, must have the value thereof
plainly stated and marked, and the
Company will not hold itself liable for
any loss or damage in excess Of this
sum except the goods be shipped under
a special contract.
All employees Of the Company are
forbidden to receive freight without de-
livering shipping receipt therefor in
the form prescribed by the Company
and which may be seen by shippers
upon application to the pursers OF the
Company's Steamers.
Shippers are notified that IL freight is
shipped without such receipt, it will be
solely at the risk of the shipper.
Passengers are requested to purchase
tickets before embarking. Those failing to
do 30 will 20 subject to an additional
charge of twenty-five per cent
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-05-17
DEWEY CONTROLS MANILA.
Continued from Second Page.

F1OllSkOIlS announcing the
arrival there of the United
States revenue cutter Nc
Culloch.
Manila, May 1.-The squad
ron arrived at Manila at day
break this morning. Imme-
diately we engaged the
enemy, and destroyed the
following Spanish vessels:
Reina Cristina, Castillo, Ulloa,
lsla de Cuba, General Leo,
Duero, Correo, Velasco, Min
danao, one transport and
every battery at Cavite.
The squadron is uninjured,
and only a few men were
slightly wounded. The only
means of telegraphing is to
the American Consul at
Hongkong. shall commu-
nicate with him. DEWEY.
,Cavite, May 4. = Have
taken possession of naval
station at Cavite, Philippine
islands, and destroyed its
Notifications. Have deS-
troyed Notifications at the
bay entrance, paroling the
garrison. | control the bay
completely, and can take the
city at any time. The squad
ron is in excellent health and
spirits.
The Spanish loss is not
fully known, but is very
heavy. One hundred and
fifty were killed, including
the captain of the Reina
CriStina. | am assisting the
Spanish sick and wounded.
Two hundred and fifty sick
and wounded are in the hos
pitalS within our lines. There
is much excitement at Manila.
| will protect foreign resi-
dents. DEWEY.
The losses of the Spaniards
include ten warShipS, sew
eral torpedo boats, two trans
ports, navy-yard and nine
batteries.
Including the losses ashore
about 1900 Spaniards were
killed or wounded.
The estimated value of the
Spanish property destroyed
or captured is 100000.
On the American side the
totalloSS is eight men wound
ed and $1,000 damage to ships.
The Admiral is ordered to
restore the cable as soon as
possible. The bombardment
of Manila is not likely to take
place for some days. Due
notice of the bombardment
will have to be given, so
non-combatants may get
away. Dewey will give the
people ample opportunity to
leave the city if he decides
to lombard it.
There is urgent necessity
for a strong government in
Manila. Dewey would have
stormed and taken the city
of Manila Sunday, but he
feared violence to the people
in town. Fully 1000 troops
will be needed to occupy the
various cities.
Tampa, Fla, May 9.-The
steamer GuSSie, one of the
Mallory line boats, chartered
by the Government for use
as transport, will sail for
Cuba before morning, loaded
with ammunition and sup
plies furnished by the United
States Government for the
use of the Cuban insurgents.
A company of 100 United
States troops from the First
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-05-17
The Most

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But neither we nor your grocer dare charge what
it is really worth. COS
1t, therefore, does the most work to the cent
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-05-17
CLAUS SPREoKELs. WIN q lRwIr
CLAUS SptscksIs 4 10.
BANKERS.
San Francisco Agents-THR NEVADA BANK OF
BAN FRANCISCO.

San Francisco Agents-THB NEVADA BANK OF
BAN FRANCISCO.
DRAW EXCHANGE ON
BAN FRANoIsco-The Nevada Bank OF San
francisco.
LospoN-The Union Bank of London, Ltd.
New YoRK-American Exchange National
Bank.
CHIoAeo-Merchant National Bank.
PARIS = Compton National dEscompt dc
Paris.
BgRIIN-Dresdner BANK.
HosaKoNa AND yoKoHAMA-Hongkong q
Shanghai Banking Corporation.
NEw ZEALAND AND AUsTRALIA-Banko OF new
Zealand.
y,oroRIA AND vAscoUvER-Bank of British
North America.
transact a General Banking and Exchange Business
Deposits Received. Loans made on Ap.
proved Security. Commercial and Travellers
Credits Issued. Bills of Exchange bought
, and sold.
COLLECTIONS PROMPTLY ACCOUNTED FOR.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-05-17

Continued on Sixth Page.
The Monticellonian., 1898-06-17
Died

WELLS-In this city, on the 9th, inst, Mrs. Barbara Wells, aged "A years. Mrs. Well was on ly sick for short time when death came to claim her as his own. She was the mother of the late !. K. Wells and Mir, K. D. Wells, of this city, and was among the first settlers in this country. For more than fifty years the deceased has been resident of Monticello and near vicinity. Her home, at the time of her death, was at Old Rough and Ready, one mile South of the court house. She was a charitable and benevolent woman and one who was ever ready to visit the sick and administer to their wants. The relatives and friends have our sympathy.