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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-23

NINETY PER CENT. of the people
have some kind of hunor in the blood
and this causes many diseases. Hoods
Sarsaparilla cures these diseases by
eXpelling the humor.
Hoods Pills are non-irritating and
the only pills to take with Hoods Sar-
saparilla.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-01-06
GAY EVENING At ESKBANK
MRS. Z. Il. WILDER'S DANCING
PARTY.
NivacitF and Thorough Enjoyment
characterized the Affair Throughout
Simple but Effective Decorations.

Eskbank opened its hosptable doors
last night to one Of the gayest dancing
parties of the season and the first OF
the new year. TO Mrs. +. X. Wlder's
invitation to celebrate the advent of
1899 there was ardent response.
Eskbank never looked prettier. All
over the lawn colored lights shone
making a fairyland picture. The
house aud lanais were brilliantly
lighted throughout. Over the en-
trance was the synonym of welcome.
"Esllbanl<," in white letters on a red
background. One end of the lanai
was screened off from the night breeze
by an immense Hawaiian flag. while
Topped up in graceful folds in the wide
doorway connecting the drawing
rooms was magnificent silk Ameri-
can flag. The two rooms thrown to-
| gether made an ideal ball room. the
canvass on the floor being soap-stoned
to the very enchantment of dancing
| feet
y native orchestra played and sang
| through a dance program that was not
too long but was arranged i'm perfect
harmony with the vivacity and spar
| ltle that was the spirit of the gather
| ing, from the time the first arriving
guests were welcomed by Mrs. Wilder.
Mrs. Gerrit Wilder and Miss Helen
Wilder. until the last departing ones
made their adieus.
The decorations were simple but eff
| fective. 1t was a dancing party and
everything was subordinated to that
| purpose.
The invitations were for o'clock.
supper was served shortly after 10.
| for Mrs. Wilder looks on enjoyment
and not necessarily late hours. as the
desirable element of her hospitality.
as it was the accomplished factor last
night.
There were nearly a hundred pres
ent. including many of the younger
element of society, number of Off
GERS from the Etna. and several from
| the army.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-01-06
TENDERS FOR SCHOOL BUILDINGS

Sealed tenders for the construction
of a two room school building at Ho-
nomakau, North Kohala, Hawaii, to
be completed on or before Saturday,
February 18th, 1899, will be received
at the office of the Department of
Public instruction until noon of Mon
day, January 10th, 1899.
Plans and specifications can be
seen at the Office of the Department of
Public instruction and at the office of
DIR. b. ID. Bond, n. KOhala.
The Minister does not bind himself
to accept the lowest or any bid.
HENRY +. COOPER,
Minister of Public instruction.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-01-06

VIII be received at the office of the
Minister of the Interior till II o'clock
noon of January 23rd, for the con
struction of five sections of road in n.
Hilo and one section at Kaupaluea.
Specifications at the office of Super
intendent of Public Works, and at the
Telephone office in Hilo, and those for
\. Hilo at Papaloa Store.
The Minister does not bind himself
to accept the lowest or any bid.
j. A. KING,
Minister of the Interior.
January 5, 1899.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-01-06
Eight of the Finest
Residence Sites in the
best residence district
of Honolulu:

These lots extend from the Govern
ment Reservation at the Maliki
Pumping Station, along Hastings ST.
and ManOa road, and for the most part
face the grounds of Punahou College,
being a division of the Judd Tract.
These lots contain from one to two
acres each, and are elegantly situated
in reference to scenery and healthful-
ness.
Lot has frontage on MaIiki
street, contains 1.25 acres.
Lot fronts on Mallili and Has
tings street, and adjoins the property
of Mr.. G. P. Wilder, on which is being
erected an elegant residence, contains
l acre.
Lot 4, on Hastings street, adj
joins the G. p. Wider property, con-
tains 1.31 acre
Lot is an elegant lot, and
fronts on Hastings stree and the Ma
noa road, contains 10 acre.
Lots 6 and Z are on the Manoa
road, and face the grounds of Puma
hou College, contain 1.24 and 1.22
acre.
Lots A and B are at the end of
the tract, on the high ground over
looking the Punahou grounds, and
command an extended view of Manoa
Valley, Diamond Head, the harbor and
city, over acres each.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-01-06
BY AUTHORITY
BERETANIA STREET SCHOOL.

1t being necessary to move the pres
ent school building in order to make
room for the new building about to
be erected, the Beretania street school
will not reopen until the morning of
Wednesday, January 18th.
BY order of the Department of Pub
lie instruction.
c. T. ROGERS,
Secretary.
Honolulu, January 6, 1899.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-01-06
EXPENSIVE AGITATION.

The Paris Petit journal declares
that ii is in a position to assert that
up to the present moment no less a
sum that 31,000,0OO francs has been eX-
pended upon the Dreyfus agitation. a
great deal of which, it attirms, has
been supplied by England.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-01-06
Steady

May be termed the market
for Hay, Grain and Flour.
We mean for the best
grades. Of course inferior
Grain and Feed is dear at
any price, and poor Flour is
not worth the drayage to
your home.
You take no chances as
to quality when ordering
from us, and our prices are
in keeping with the market.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-01-06
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS.
Order for a Special Term.


BY virtue of the statute in such cases
made and provided, and deeming it
necessary to the promotion of justice,
it is ordered that Special Term of
the Supreme Court of the Hawaiian
Islands be held in Honolulu, Island of
Oahu, in the Court Room of said
Court, judiciary building, commence
ing at 10 o'clock a. m, on Monday, the
9th day of January, 1892 to be con-
tinued and held from the opening
thereof until and including the 18th
day thereafter, Sundays and legal hol-
days excepted,
BY the Court:
HENRY SMITH,
Clerk Supreme Court of the Hawaiian
Islands.
Dated at Honolulu aforesaid, this
3rd day of January, 1899.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-01-06

A MAP OF THE PROPERTY can
be seen at my salesroom, SO Queen
street, where all further needed in
formation can be obtained.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-01-06

which is one OF the worst a.
flictions of the human race, &n8
comes from impure blood.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-01-06
PinpIeS,

which so disfgure the skin, and
make the human face 6EvinS
anything but a thing OF benuty,
but which are Natures adyer-
tisement of foul blood.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-01-06
Fine
Residence
Property
Sale.

The undersigned offers for sale at
private application,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-01-06
Salt Rheum,

torment to the fiesh. q dis
figurement to the body, and p
drain on the system, also duo
to vitiated blood.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-01-06
SEALED TENDERS.

Honolulu, January 6, 1899.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-01-06
Rheum atism.

which all authorities now attri-
butte to various acidities in tho
blood, which this great blooG
purifier of the age, Hoods Ssr-
saparilla, corrects.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-01-06
Hoods SarsapaEilIa

Is sold by all druggists 81; six for So. Pre-
pared only by c. /. Hood & Co, Lowell. Nass.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-01-06
Eczema,

a most offensive and Uucouafores
able affection of the ski1, Also
due to impure blood
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-01-06
Catarrh,

which very often comes from %
chronic affection of the cirCuia-
tion, is a constant OHense TO
ones self and all his friends.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-14
CONSTRUCTION FIRM INSOLVENT.
THE MAPEs-REEvEs CONCERNS ACCOUNTS
IN THE HANDS OF A TEMPO
RARY RECEIVER

80 ,relirninary TO the dissolution OF the Mapes-
Zee Construction Company Of Nos. IS and 30
.uoho,t.st which has become insolvent. an
- was Yesterday granted by Justice Smith, in
- s,nreme Court. appointing Henry Marshall
ats-oe 10 inquire into the application Of the COM
.orv for q voluntary dissolution, with the usual
raer requiring creditors to show cause why the
rnany should not be dissolved T. c. Press is
oDno,nted temporary receiver with bond OF SIS 900
n, the stock Si65O0 is held by the following d.
rac,ors: E. D. Harris. Lettis o. Reeve, c. W.
Reeve and F. II. Reeve. The following figures are
gven. which have been filed in the court by Mr.
Kimber counsel for the company: Accounts pay
able 81 So 81 bills payable ss6.27s S. indebted to
Irving National Bank. so 500; 10 Central National
r. 0 both secured by mortgages on real estate; 70
Knickerbocker Trust Company, s25.SO secured oy
shares Of stock as collateral; judgments NS62o;
eouity 5000: Leonard and Mckibbin, equity
rS so. No 90 Seigel-st., equity A4VO ana no.
az Franklin-st value Sl3477 80. All these parcels
are covered by blanket mortgage TO cover DIS
PAYABLE for like amount. ,. i,
The personal property Of the company consists OF
s75 shares OF the American Ice Company common
stock and Us Of the preferred. valued In all at
rs $50 pledged collateral TO cover bils payaolss
amounting TO S2e.O2 20. There is cash on haho
amounting 10 $3.50. -, Gil,
On lis city contracts there due from the Sink
ing Fund Commissioners two separate accounts
one fo- S41s5 and the other for SsS35 So the last
payment due being assigned; bills receivable, N'lV
and large sums on contracts with the city ne
company is largely indebted on contract haoihues-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-14
CAPT G4SKILES THRILLING TALE.

Captain John Gaskill who is the only survivor OK
the tramp steamship George r. Colwell which
sank on October 81, while on her way from Fer
nandina Fla TO this port, has arrived at his
home No. S1s Mott-st., Hoboken Thirteen OF the
crew were lost, Captain Gaskill being picked up by
the steamer Navahoe after clinging TO some wreck
age for twenty-five hours. Captain Gaskill gave
graphic description OF the wreck yesterday as fol-
lows.
We left the southern port with fine cargo OF
pine and everything was as promising sailor
could wish. We had been out about three days
when the weather began TO get thick, and on the
night OF the 3lst the downpour got heavier ana
the sea was nasty. Things looked so bad that We
began to be fearful OF the end. We managed TO
get TO the deck and the boats ready after con-
siderable difficulty The night was black as INK,
the waves laundering and the rain came
down In sheets. We were tossing so that the men
had TO hold on with hand. while they worked
awful moment before the last wave washed over
US The crew was the bravest ever saw, and the
men tried to cheer each other, although we felt
that we were doomed Then came sound that
shall never forget and ] knew nothing more until
/ came TO my senses in the water.
Everything was black. but ! struck against
something hard which proved 20 be a piece OF
lumber and I chung TO II for life. Another or the
crew had reached the same raft, but his strength
gave out and he went down. / heard the faint
cries of the men as they were swallowed up by the
my companions and became half crazed with pain
and suffering AS the time passed became un-
conscious and / do not remember having been
MI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-14
DEWEY PILLARS COMING DOWN.
THE MONTAGUE TERRACE WORK BEING
REMOVED BY ORDER OF COM
MISSIONER GUILFOYLE

The pillars erected for the Dewey celebration
Montague Terrace, overlooking the Wall-st. ferry
house being torn down. One pillar is already
demolished and the other will soon be RACED 10
the ground The pillars built the bridgelike
terrace under which the Montague-st cable
run down TO the ferry house This extension OF
Montague-st is the property OF John j. Pierrepont.
OF No l Pierrepont Place. the Heights
1t noticed by the inspectors of the Building
Department that the pillars were succunbing TO
the elements. and that the composition OF which
they made falling to the ground, espe-
cially from the figures surmounting the pillars.
Commissioner John Guilfoyle said yesterday that
the pillars were being taken down because they
were public danger as parts Of them were likely
at any time to fall on the heads Of persons pass
ing along the street below.
Il sent notice. ne continued, ito Mr.. Perrepont
that the pillars must be taken down forthwith,
he would be liable TO a fine OF $50 He came 10
my office to see me about the matter. and he pro-
tested against being made to take the pillars down,
as he claimed that II the business OF the
Dewey committee which erected them. ] told him
that | would hold him responsible. as the pillars
his property. He said that he would take
them down. but that he was going 10 hold the
Dewey committee responsible
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-14
DISCHARGED EMPLOYE KILLS HIMSELF

Edward F. Filey fifty years old who lived with
his daughter at No 1856 Greene-ave.. shot and
killed himself yesterday in the office OF the Kings
County Electric Light and Power Companys
building in God-st. His suicide was due to his
dependency over losing his place as Waterman
at the building.
He was discharged two weeks ago. Yesterday
morning at o'clock he visited the building and
told some OF the he wished he could get back
his old Job. He respondent. Half an hour
later he disappeared, and at about Il o'clock, when
one OF the employees Of the firm went into room
that was 10 be fitted up an office. he found
Filley sitting in a chair with blood flowing from
wound in his head on the floor was revolver;
An ambulance surgeon from the Brooklyn Hospital
was called. He said that Filley had shot himself
In the head and that death had been instantaneous
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-14
PROTEST AGAINST SUNDAY LABOR.

Perth Amboy. n. j.. Nov. ID (speclaD.-Continued
work on the Lehign Valley coal wharves on Sunday
has called forth protest from a large number OF
influential citizens headed by the Rev Stephen
szymanowsk, pastor OF st: Stephens Polish Cath
Ollie Church. Mayor l. Compton and every mem
her OF the Board OF Aldermen signed a petition
protesting against the Sunday labor. The names Of
ali the cergymen and OF every city official are also
among the list OF signers The petitioners ad-
dressed Colonel Rollin II. Wilbur. division super
intendent OF the road. and represented that work
on Sunday very frequently followed by idleness
ON Monday and Tuesday. although the men nave
10 remain on the docks on those days.
To-day a number OF the railroad onicias came 10
Perth Amboy In a special train, and II Is thought
that they were here In response TO the request OF
Tather Szymanowsh and his fellow petitioners
The officials refused 10 make any statement; ex-
cent 10 say that they were attending 10 the bust
ness OF the company o,, VIII,
since the petition presented 10 Colonel VIII
bur ~ mas been discovered that Mayor Compton,
who headed the signers. had authority under
the city charter and the laws OF the StSte TO stop
sunday work AT cny time. He to-day refused 20
discuss this phase Of the matter. Father Szyman-
ows threatens TO go TO the courts in his endeavor
10 stop unnecessary Sunday work, II necessary.
Many OF the laborers interested are his parish
iOners
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-14
OFFICER KILLED BY A NEGRO.
SHOT DOWN WHILE SERVING A SUMMONS
ON THE MURDERER. WHO ESCAPES
TO THE WOODS.

Red Bank. n. j.. Nov. 10 (SpeciaD.-The second
murder here within two months was committed
this Afternoon. The two murdered persons were
white men, and the murderers in both instances
were negroes. The victim OF to-days tragedy
was James Walsh, formerly Chief OF Police OF TINS
town. who had for the last few months been act
ing night marshal The murderer is William
Bullock. giant negro. who last summer peodled
vegetables along the coast towns.
short time ago he purchased a house In East
Red Band and owed S for the search OF the
property. To-day Walsh served a summons on the
negro for the payment OF the debt. and the murder
OF the officer followed. What led to the shooting
is not known, nobody witnessed the affair.
small colored boy heard the men arguing and four
pistol shots followed after which Bullock was seen
running away from the place where the officer
dead body was found The fatal bullet had entered
his right eye and crashed through the brain, caus-
ing instant death. Two bullets had also entered
the right groin. The body was taken in charge oy
Deputy Coroner Robert 7. Smith.
Bullock ran hat way to Fairhaven and then took
a road to the river. George Baldwin and VIII
Halknbake were rowing along shore and the muir
derer hailed them from John F. James's bulkhead
He told them he wanted TO be rowed across the
murder and they rowed the negro across to Mr..
Blanchard,s place, for which Bullock gave thelh
half dollar. He afterward seen going tow,
ard Middletown. Descriptions were sent out and
woods II Bullock should be caught and brought
here tonight he would doubtless be roughly
handled, there is considerable excitement IN
town.
old He in California during the gold fever
acting as a police officer there. For several years
last fifteen twenty years he had either acted as
constable or local policeman ~ ,,-,.
He leaves a widow and three children-Frederick
who is in the Klondike; Mrs. Pau Jaehnig of New
ark and Carrie Walsh OF this place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-14
TANGLE IN ARREARS BUREAU.
CORPORATION coUNsELs DELAY CAUSES
PECULIAR STATE OF AFFAIRS

Ane ueiay OF Corporation Counsel whalen in CIV
ing an opinion In regard to the sale OF property in
arrears mas resulted in tangle in the affairs OF
sne arrears Bureau Of the Department OF Taxes
since the consolidation no book has been prepared
ewing the location Of property ia arrears together
w" 'ne Value and the amount OF arrears. which
mad been the customary procedure under the old
system The last book prepared was in 1895 Up
70 that date the property sold to the highest
ouoer and the balance above the amount OF the
arrears was turned 10 the City Treasurer
10 the bidder nearest TO and above the amount
que TO the city, which gives the OF the prop
cry an opportunity to buy II in.
by inns method James S. Hooran. Assistant
iS collector OF Arrears says the city will be
lne loser by 100000 or S00.0O0 The point IN
question Is whether the sales OF the property in
Iears Tor 1896 and 1897 shall take place under the
0o system or under the rule OF the new charter.
Inc question was submitted to Controller Coler a
year aeo and he in turn handed It 10 the Cor
porauon counsel, but up to the present time no
opinion has been given.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-14
NO sTORMDOORS FOR SALOONS.
JUSTICE POTTS SAYS THE STREET AND WATER
BOARD CANNOT GRANT PERMITS FOR THEM.

JUSTICE POTTS SAYS THE STREET AND WATER
BOARD CANNOT GRANT PERMITS FOR THEM.
Police Justice Potts of Jersey City. decided yes
terday that the Street and Water Board cannot
grant permits TO obstruct public streets by allowing
the erection OF a stormdoor annex 10 saloon
Anthony Sauerland has fitted up a dramshop at
Erie and Fourth SITS The application for license
was opposed by the neighbcrs. and several churches
in the vicinity adopted resolutions opposing the
licensing Of the place. The application Is pending
Sauerland boosted that he would get, ms hce ,
and went on with the completion OF his place
and opened 1t. He was promptly arrested Tor
selling liquor without license. and claimed au-
thority to sell the receipt for his license zee
He was ordered TO desist. Sanerand also %,
tanned hermit from the Street and Water Board
10 build on the sidewalk platform six feet by nve
feet and TO erect a stormdoor entrance. The police
stopped the work claiming the Stree; and Water
Board had no authority to surrender the sldeWa.hs
to storekeepers under an ordinance that apples
to the construction OF stoops or steps =,
In his decision Justice Potts said; 4 can nn9
no power given by the said ordinance TO the sald
Board of Street and Water Commissioners 10 grant
said permits to obstruct the public streets In the
manner intended by the resolution. The delenuant
is accordingly found guilty and fined slO'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-14
A DANGEROUS FIREBCG CAUGHT.
THROUGH ROASTING OF HIS INcENDIARY WORK
HE is LED INTO TRAP AND ARRESTED.

THROUGH ROASTING OF HIS INCENDIARY WORK
HE is LED INTO TRAP AND ARRESTED.
Elizabeth n. j.. Nov. 10 (speciaD.-The police
here have in custody Eherhard Christensen. alias
Charles Eberts, who has confessed to the burn
ing last Friday night Of the large Office OF F. L. &
A. Herdritler lumber merchants, at Elizabethport.
The firms loss was nearly $4,000, and from the ap-
pearance Of the Office It plain that robbery had
also been attempted.
The hrebug who is thought TO be somewhat de-
ranged could not conceal his delight over the act,
hut boasted OF il to Frank r. Smith. manufact-
urer here with whom he is acquainted Mr.
Smith thought the young man was only Joking
and paid no attention at the time to his talk, put
in thinking over the matter afterward, he came 70
the conclusion that there might be some truth in
the story so he informed Mr.. Herdrtler and the
police. ~ -, . ~,
Christensen was induced 10 call again at Mr.
Smiths Office where he talked about the AFFAIR
while Mr. Herdriter and two detectives were con-
cealed in the Office and heard him again boast or
his act The policemen then took the hreoug into
He was searched and $50 in money. quantity
OF postage stamps. together with a NUMBER OF
other articles all Of which came from the burned
office we're found in his possession. ,
Christensen says he intended TO burn the New
Point Hotel opposite the Elizabethport station; he
is nineteen years old and Will be committed to-
morrow to the County Jail on charges OF arson and
robbery made against him by the Herdrtler nrin,
whose immense lumber plant one OF the largest IN
ERE as well as their two houses. except Tor the
fact that wind was blowing Friday night There
stables also the premises, IN Wnlcn were
thirty-e!ght horses and mules.