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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-26
GREEN RIDGE.

Mrs. J. f. Clifford. of Penn avenue,
has returned from two weeks visit
at Benton.
Mrs. Slaght and daughter, Irene. of
Capouse avenue, are spending a few
days at Standhope, N. J.
William Shurtleff, of Washington
avenue, is spending few days at
Avoca.
Mrs. L. H. wint, Of Capouse avenue,
Is at Lake Ariel.
Mr.. Foster, of Green Ridge street, is
spending a few days at New York city.
j. w. Person, of New York city, is
visiting friends here.
Mrs. Charles Kirkpatrick gave a
thimble tea Wednesday afternoon at
her home on Wyoming avenue.
Allison Kinsley, Of Penn avenue, is
spending two weeks at Manchester, N.
II.
The w. r. c. T., Of Green Ridge.
held a picinc at Nay Aug Park yester-
day afternoon.
Edmund Evans. of Washington ave-
nue., is at Dalton.
P. p. Smith, of Monsey avenue. has
returned from a business trip to New
York city.
Mrs. Ellis, of Manchester, Iowa, is
the guest of Mrs. S. c. Dorsey, of Del
aware street.
Philip B. Dunn, of West Market
street, left yesterday for an extended
trip through the west.
Miss Myrtle Harvey, of Wyoming
avenue, has returned from a week $
stay at Herrick's Center.
Stanley Stevens, of Clarks Green, is
spending few days with friends in
Green Ridge.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-26
DUNMoRE.

The school board held a special meet
ing in the central building last night.
Messrs. Wilson, Bronson, Webber and
Spencer being present. Mr.. Spencer
| made motion that a committee of
two be appointed to wait on the coun-
Gil and see if they cannot have a fire
hydrant put in at the intersection of
Galway and Donegal streets. Messrs.
Bronson AMI Spencer were appointed.
Mr.. Spencer made a motion that the
secretary see the county commission
ers and get a statement of the full
costs of the late contest. William
Jones and William Jeffrey were pres
ent as a committee from the coun-
Gil to act jointly with the school board
to arrange each bodys share of the
contest, Messrs. Spencer ard Webber
WaNed warm in the discussion, the re-
suit being that the committee was in
structed that the board was going to
get a certified statement from the
commissioners, and that when they
knew the whole cost was they were
willing to pay their half. The follow
ing bids for bonds were received: Ed
ward c. Jones & Co., New York, $2.109;
j. Hayes, Cleveland, $4,000; Frank
Swartz, $500 for each bond; II. ].
Hughes. $1,000. f. C. Jones & Co. be-
ing the highest bidders, were awarded
the bonds. The board then adjourned
to meet next Tuesday night.
James Thomas died at s o'clock last
| night, of dysentery, aged 10 years. Mr..
Thomas home is in Union City, Erie
county. He, in company with several
other young men, was in this part of
the state selling views, and being sent
to this section he engaged board with
Chas. Russell, of North Blakely street
About two weeks ago he was taken i'll
with dysentery, which resulted in his
death last night. The remains will be
| conveyed, via the Delaware, Lacka-
wanna and Western railroad, to his
home some time this morning.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Cleary,
| of Walnut street. Aug. 25, daughter.
Mrs. P. w. Ripley and son, Harry, of
Monroe avenue, left yesterday for a
| two weeks stalk at Utica, N. Y.
George kellam, of Grove street, has
returned from a brief soJourn at Lake
Ariel.
| 7, V. Mclaughlin, William McMeans,
| John Perry and Peter Bartell left yes
| terday on fishing trip to Maplewood.
Charles Vigiard, Frank Richards and
| Miss Vigiard, of Webster avenue, have
| returned home after spending a few
weeks at Philadelphia
NJ. j. Healey, of Chestnut street. is
! quito i'll
! Mrs. T. p. Letchworth. of Chestnut
| street, who has been spending a few
| days at the Wyoming camp ground,
| returned home yesterday.
Misses Inez Trey, Mary Raught and
Anna Bishop who have been spending
the past three weeks at Atlantic City,
| returned home yesterday.
The funeral of the infant child of
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown, of Bloom street,
which died Thursday afternoon, will
occur this afternoon at 3 o'clock, and
! interment will be made in the Catholic
cemetery,
The funeral of the late Joseph Glen
| cross, will occur from the house on
Main street, this afternoon at o'clock.
| Ipterment will be made in the Dun
| more cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-26
TOLD IN A FEW LINES,

William Sheubel, Of Amelia avenue,
is visiting relatives in New York.
Henry Snyder, of Parker street, is
suffering with an injury to his hand,
which he sustained in the Richmond
mine recently.
Grace Henderson, of North Main
avenue, is spending her vacation at
Ocean Grove.
Amos Deity, Of Deacon street, is suf-
feripg with a protracted illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Morgan, of
Margaret avenue, are rejoicing over
the arrival of a daughter.
John Lewis, of Putnam street, is WIS.,
itlog relatives in Jermyn.
Mrs. Patrick Cullen. of Marvine ave-
nue., is dangerously ill.
Merchant Joseph Osterhout called on
friends in i'ittston yesterday.
John Edwards, of Osterhout's store,
left yesterday for New York city on
a weeks vacation.
Thomas Williams, of Warren street,
has returned from viewing the naval
parade and other varied sights in
Greater New York.
William Andrews, of Amelia avenue,
has returned from a two months trip
throughout Wales.
Miss Minnie Sillick, of Amelia ave-
nue., is confined to her home by sick
ness.
Misses Anna ard Josephine Collier.
of Pittston, are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. p. ]. Campbell, of William street.
Miss Belle Peel, of West Market
street, is visiting Pittston friends.
Miss Name Gerrity, of Archibald, is
being entertained by Miss Julia Ger
rity, of McDonough avenue.
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NUBS OF NEWS,

The funeral of John Scheffler took
place yesterday afternoon from the
residence of his grandfather John
Kuhn, of Cherry street. Services were
conducted at st. Mary's church and at
the German Catholic cemetery by Rev
Father Christ. The pall-bearers were:
Peter Kuhn, Walter Scheffler, Peter
zang and Peter Kuhn all cousins OF the
deceased.
Miss Kate Fuchs, of Cedar avenue
and Metz Bohn, of Elm street, were
married last night at the residence OF
the groom, Rev. M. Nordt officiating
The couple were unattended. Today
they will commence housekeeping with
the best wishes of their many friends
The regular meeting of the General
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-26
AFTERNOON PARTY.

Mrs. Fl. j. Kingsbury. OF North
Elghth street, gave a party Wednesday
afternoon in honor of her niece, Miss
Clorinda Jones, of Nanticoke. Music
was furnished by Miss Kate Gallagher.
Mrs. John Tafe and Miss Eva lowell
helped the hostess in entertaining. The
guests departed for their homes after
very happy day. Those present were:
Mrs. John Towel, Mrs. ]. Tafe, Mrs.
l.. Frable, Mrs. A. White, Mrs. T. War
rem, Mrs. G. Brayford, Miss Eva Tow
ell, Miss Clorinda Jones, Miss Emile
Warren, Miss Gertrude Sullivan, the
Misses Thora and Lottie Wear, the
Misses Mary, Eliza and Gertrude Tafe,
Beatrice Cross, Hannah Webber, Anna
York, the Misses Mary, Lulu and Lazel
Smith, Jennie Reilly, Agnes Reilly,
Myrtle Towel, Florence Towel, Mr..
BARLEY Burns Mr.. John Igo, Mr. Ru-
fus Price, Mr.. John Ayers, Master Wal
ter Frable, Willie Tafe, Joe Tafe,
Master Frank Tafe, George Brayford
Walter Cross, Master Harold Ware,
Percival Towel, Harry Warren, Mas
ter John White, John Brayford, Ivor
Towel, Elijah Brayford, Alfy Warren,
Albert Ware, Harry Webber, Thomas
York, Daniel Sullivan, Freddie Bouse,
Bertha Bouse.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-26

A pleasant reception was held at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. S. r. Mears on
South Main avenue last evening. 1t
was given by Miss Mildred Coons, in
honor Of her guests Misses Jessie Pol
hamus, of Clark's Summit. and Della
stone, of Ithaca, N. Y. The hours were
passed in various ways. Piano solos
were given by several of the guests.
AT late hour all the delicacies of the
season were served.
The guests present were: Misses Lulu
Morgan, Emma Darling, Della Stone,
annie Coons. Angie Reese, Louise
Flynn. Jessie Polhamus, Bessie Neeley,
Mildred Coons, and Messrs. Walter Da-
Wis, calvin Coons Forbes Eaton, Ar
thur Davis, George Harrington, Harry
Peck, Alexander Neeley, Will Elias and
Robert Petit.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-26

In a rock drilling contest at Lake
Poyntelle Tuesday the prize of $50 Of
fered by the Heptasophs, who con-
Quoted an excursion to that resort, was
won by William Nichols and David
John, Of this place. There were only
two teams in the contest, one from this
place. and another from Jermyn.
The two latter took the initiative and
drilled eleven inches in dry rock in
twelve minutes, the designated time.
The Providence champions not only
sustained their record of last year,
but would have undoubtedly estab-
lished a worlds record If they con-
tinued to drill the specific length of
minutes. AS they sent the drill down
twelve and one-half inches in eight
minutes. Unnecessary work was not
judicious. beating their opponents one
and one-half inches with four min
utes to spare. Messrs. Nichols and
John challenge any team in the state
for a contest, either dry or wet holes;
particulars to be agreed upon at meet
ing.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-26
Personal MENTION

Mrs. Morgan Thomas, of Jackson
street lis visiting friends at Lansford.
Mrs. Reese Reese and daughters.
Edith and Jennie, of Jackson street,
and Miss Edwards, of Thirteenth street
hae returned from Lake Winola.
Edawrd Davis, of North Hyde Park
avenue, has returned from a soiourn
at Lake Winola.
Mrs. E. F. Davis, of Fillmore avenue.
has gone to Lake Winola for an ex-
tended stay.
Miss Name Hennis. of Thirteenth
street, will leave today for an extended
visit in New York.
Morgan Thomas, of Jackson street.
spent Wednesday at Glen Onoko.
Mrs. John Williams, of Nanticoke, is
visiting friends on this side.
Thomas Roberts, of Morgan Thomas
store, is spending a week at Lake WI
noa.
Mrs. Mary Whitman and daughter.
OF South Hyde Park avenue, are in
New York
Mrs. Thomas w. Phillips, and daugh-
ter, Margaret, of South Main avenue.
have returned from a sojourn at As
bury Park.
Rev. and Mrs. l.. r. Foster, of North
Lincoln avenue, have returned from an
extended visit in New York state.
Miss Mildred Coons, of South Main
| avenue, has returned from a visit in
ClaHSs Summit.
Misses Bessie Daniels and Ruehanna
Gibbs, of South Main avenue, are visit
ing friends in Wyoming.
Mrs. M. f. Wymbs and children, of
jackson street, have returned from a
sojourn at Asbury Park.
Miss Lillian Miller, of North Main
avenue, has returned from a visit with
friends at Belmont, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kennedy, of Pttstou,
are visiting at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. +. Gallagher, on Jackson street
Mrs. Samuel Morgan and family. of
Wilkes-Barre, are visiting the formers
sister. Mrs. H. F. Ferber, Of South Main
| avenue.
Miss Margaret Gibbs, of South Main
| avenue, has returned from Nicholson.
Miss Anna Davis, of Twelfth street,
has returned from visit to Park Vail,
Susquehanna county.
VIII Keegan, of Seventh street, has
returned from visit with friends in
Binghamton.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-26
ALDERMANIC NEWS

Michael Dewitt of Pear street, notice
or whose arrest was made in this col
umn yesterday, was re-arrested last
night on the same charge, perjury, by
a duplicate Warrant issued by Alder
man Lentes. Dewitt, the night before,
was asked to furnish $500 bail and was
allowed by the magistrate to go on his
own recoGnizance until noon Yesterday,
at which time he was to furnish bail.
Not appearing two hours after the
hour appointed, Constable Woelkers,
armed with the duplicate warrant, set
out for Dewitt. He was found at his
home. TO the constable he produced
a 5ailpiece Of 5000 given before Alder
man Rudy. The paper was not ac-
cepted. Dewitt, however, accompanied
the officer to Magistrate Ruddys office
and the required amount was given.
the father OF the alderman qualifying
as bondsman.
Dewitt then gave information for the
arrest of Richard Fleming, the prose
cutor in his case.
Fleming was charged with conspir,
acy, Dewitt alleging that 1t was tn,
intent of the defendant to ruin hi,
credit by charging him with perjury
on the ground that he was not wortI
property and giving straw bail. Flem
ing gave bail in the sum Of $780,
Mrs. Bella Curran, OF Pear street
went before Alderman Lentes yester
day and had warrants issued for tn,
arrest of Thomas, Edward and Ami,
Suitman, Carrie and Katie King
charging them with assault and bat
terry. She stated that her son Johr
was beaten by the defendants TUESDAY
afternoon. His condition for severa
hours was thought to be serious. Mrs
Curran produced a certificate from DR.
Manley stating that young Curran wa!
too i'll to leave his room. The defen
dants who were all children We're ar
raigned before the Alderman last night
From the statements of the younl
ones, all told at the same time, it ap
pears that they got into fight Currar
getting the worst of it. The alderman
in fatherly way reprimanded them
and dismissed the case with the con
sent of Mrs. Curran.
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THE SCRANTON TR1BUNE-FR1pAY. AUGUST g. 1898
Interment will be made al

O'Clock. Interment will be made at
Plymouth.
Lillian, the four-months- child of
MIR. and Mrs. Herbert Raymond, of
south Rebecca avenue, died yesterday
morning. The funeral will be held on
Saturday afternoon. Interment will be
made in the Washburn street cemetery.
The remains of the infant child ot
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Markwick, of
Hampton street, were inferred in
Washburn street cemetery.
The joint excursion of the Sons of
st. George to Lake Ariel on Wednesday
was largely attended.
The Republican league will meet to-
night in their quarters at Main avenue
and Jackson street.
An ice cream social for the benefit
OF the Hampton street Methodist Epis-
copal church was held at the home of
Miss Stella Strubblebine, on West Elm
street, last evening. A snug sum was
realized.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-26
STRANGE COINCIDENCE.

A strange coincidence is connected
with the death of Mrs. Mary Thomas,
which occurred yesterday morning on
South Hyde Park avenue. Her broth
er, r. f. Williams, who resides at Cat
asauqua, had not seen her in three
years On Wednesday something told
him that he must go and see his sister.
Mr.. Williams arrived on the above
evening and registered at Hotel Jer-
myn. Yesterday morning he arrived at
Mrs. Thomas late home at s o'clock
just as Undertaken Will Price was at
the door to take charge of the remains.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-26
ALDERMANIC CASES.

Mary Kelly, of corner of Putnam
street and Brick avenue, confronted a
charge of larceny by bailee before AL
derman Roberts yesterday. Mrs
Rachel Devine, the prosecutrix, aver
red that she has a scarfpin, valued at
$8 in her possession which is Mrs. De-
vines personal property. The case
was not disposed of yesterday.
George Parks claims that he furnish
ed manual labor to John Neat and was
not reimbursed for his services. The
charge on the warrant read false pre-
tense as sworn out before Alderman
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-26
FUNERAL OF MRS. MCCORMICK.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Nc
Cormick took place yesterday after
noon from the residence of Joseph
Canterbury on Frink street. A short
service was held at st. Patrick s
church, Rev. Father Dunno officiating.
The remains We're laid to rest in Cathe-
dral cemetery.
The pall-bearers We're: Thomas Gam
non, Michael Gerrity Simon Schoen,
Charles Gilgallon, Michael Healey and
Thomas Clark.
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FUNERAL OF JOHN TIMLIN.

the late John Timlin were held at the
Holy Rosary church yesterday after
nooon. Rev. ]. j. O'Toole ofticiated.
There were a large number of people
present. All were deeply impressed by
the sermon delivered. Preceding the
services at the church large delega-
tions were in attendance at the home
OF his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Patrick Durkin, Of Durkin street, to
view the remains.
The funeral cortege which moved to
Cathedral cemetery, where interment
was made, was long one.
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DIED FROM COMMISSIONS.

Death came peacefully yesterday
morning as e sweet relief to Ellen, the
11-year-old daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Jones, of North Main avenue.
Convulsions at frequent intervals,
since last Friday. caused her death.
The deceased was bright young lady
and vas well liked by her associates
who mourn her departure deeply.
Rev. DR.. r. S. Jones, d. D., of the
Welsh Congregational church, will
conduct the funeral services, which
will be held at the family home Sat-
urday afternoon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-26
BROKE HIS ARM.

A distressing accident befell David,
the S"year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Williams, of Spring street, yes
terday morning. The youth had
climbed the fence in front of his home,
but became excited and fell.
His right arm twisted in the pick
cts, breaking the member near the
elbow. The break is serious one. The
member was reset by the family phys
icjan.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-26
RUNAWAY HORSE.

John Mclean. of the central city,
while driving down Main avenue yes
terday afternoon his horse became
frightened at the roller which the
workmen are using in pressing the
bricks between the street car tracks.
The animal in running away came in
contact with a hitching post in front
of Tague's furniture store.
The wagon was badly damaged and
the driver was thrown out and some-
what bruised. The horse was captured
after it had run about a block,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-26
Roberts. Bail was required in the sum

Roberts. Bail was required in the sum
of $500.
James Connors, jr., acknowledged
assaulting Annie Cavanaugh, in a case
brought before Magistrate Roberts.
The information says he slapped and
kicked her and also threw stones at
her house. Heavy bail was furnished
for his appearance at court.
David Reese, of East Market street,
was fined SO for being drunk and dis
orderly, and Thomas Flynn, Of Break
er street. was fined 81 for being help
lessly drunk. in police court yesterday
morning. Alderman Roberts was the
Judge.
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MINE ACCIDENT.

John L. Evans, of 1740 Wayne ave-
nue., was the victim cf painful acci-
dent yesterday, which might have ter
minated in his death. He is employed
as miner in the Manvile mine. While
following his vocation a large slab OF
rock fell from the roof narrowly miss
ing his head, and striking his foot,
crushing the member seriously.
He was taken to his home where a
physician who was summoned expects
to save the foot, although it Is badly
mutjlateG
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-26
LIVE NEWS OF
WEST SCRANTON
MR.. AND MRS. s. r. MEARs GIVE
A RECEPTION.

r. Z. Williams, of Catasaqua, Ar
rived Hero Too Late to See His
Sister Before She Died-Funeral of
Mrs. Mccormick from the Resi-
dence of Joseph Canterbury--Horse
Owned by John Mclean Fright
ened by Road Roller-Notes of a
Minor Character.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-26
HAPPENINGS OF
SOUTH SCRANTON
FUNERAL OF LATE OTTO TRoSS
LARGELY ATTENDED.

Services Conducted by Rev. Mr..
Nordt in Hickory Street Presbyter-
ian Church-Floral Tributes Were
Numerous and Beautiful-Michae
Dewitt Again Arrested on the Per-
jury Charge-Hs Has Prosecutor
Fleming Arrested for Conspiracy.
Children Arrested for Beating a
COMPANION.
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DAYS DOINGS OF
NORTH SCRANTON
NICHOLS AND JOHN WON ROCK
DRILLING CONTEST.

They Had Complete Walk-over and
Are Anxious to Meet All Corners.
David williams, Spring Street
Boy, Sustained a Broken Arm.
Remains of John Timlin Laid at
Rest in Cathedral Cemetery-Jobn
L. Evans Injured in Manville
Mine-Cases Heard by Alderman.
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MINOR NEWS NOTES.

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Jane Rob.
erts. of Gardener street, Plymouth, sis.
ter Of William V. Griffiths, of this city
will take place this afternoon at :
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-26
ADJUSTMENTS.

Grand Commandery, knights of Malta,
tonight will be unusually interesting
The yearly election of officers will take
place.
John Nealon, James Carroll and NJ.
Nealon and Francis Wren of the vigil
ance committees of the First and Sec.
ond districts respectively, of the
Twelfth ward, announce that the reg
ular polling places of the ward will
open from to o'clock tomorrow for
the purpose of electing delegates to the
Republican county convention Tues
day.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-02-05
MANAGER MARTIN.
The Circus Benefit a Rousing Success
A Great Performance.

The Circus Benefit n Rousing Success
A Great Performance.
+. l.. Martin, manager of Will
sons circus, yesterday had a proud
night In his risg career. The
performance was a benefit to him
aud the tent overlooked with peo-
pie, many standing and more 60.
ing away for lack of seating room.
Among the patrons were noticed
Consul Schaefer of Italy, dean of
the com u ar corps, Com missioner
Kenny of Great Britain, Consuls
III ,ckfeld of Germany, Cartwright
IF Peru aud Goo Kim of China,
Judge Stanley, Hon. s. Parker,
Rudolph Spreckels, American and
French naval officers aud many
tourists.
The Government military band,
under the leadership of Captain
Der. er, played overtures and in
ter,udes, besides rattliug ring
measures, in it, best style.
A splendid program was put
through. Especially the first part,
1t has never been approach
ed in Honolulu for daring
aud dashing h ,rsemanship. Harry
Dixon with lit Adele in his
hands did bareback riding and
balancing such as never has been
excelled, if even attained, in any
circus anywhere. johnny Hayes
III prised even those who had seen
him in an, ther circus here, as well
-s in field sports, by bis acrobatic
fats on a flying sized. Mule.
Frederick, upon the perfectly
trained Arab horse Abdallah, gave
II delightful exhibition of equestri
anism. Space would fail to des
cribe all the different numbers,
however, aud it is enough to say
that the spectators went wild with
applause at each one.
Just before the closing piece of
the evening, Mr.. Martiu made
pretty little speech, thanking the
distinguished patrons, the general
public and the band for his rous-
ing benefit
This afternoon and evenings
shows will be the finals for the
present in Honolulu. The circus
is going to the other islands before
leaving the country.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-02-05

for apprehending that they are
likely ever to make a ial
drop. Probabilities are very
much the other way.
Ii there were unlimited areas Tor
city extension the matter would be
different. But the city plot is real
ly much confined, between an am
phitbeater of mountains and the
sea. Room there is for suburban
expansion which, with rapid tran
sit, will be certain to proceed as it
has been doing for many years.
Yet the land imm diately over
looking the ha'bor and close 80
the focus of the traffic that is bound
t, endure and to Increase, just as
long as men go down to the sea in
-rips, must in the nature of things
become more aud more valuable
while the years roll along. Happy
is the man who owns a homestead
in this area and j. able to bold OF
to it, and fortunate he who holds
any of it as an investment, espe-
cially if he can make it for the pr
ssntrcproductive. Talk of initiation
10 real estate, when the maritime
Importance of Honolulu is swell.
ling, from natural conditions, so
as to promise before long to rival
Hongkongl