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The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1899-02-24
A PENDING CASE
Commitment Proceedings
Against ]. Titcomb.
Death OF Woman Under Susp!-
cious Circumstances A
Brothers Quest.

Commitment proceedings in most
interesting case, of which mention has
been made before in this paper, are
now going on in the Circuit Court be-
fore Judge Stanley. This is the case
of Jules Titcomb, charged with the
murder of his mistress, Kohele. on
Kauai last November.
The Titcomb family Is well knowa
throughout Kauai, its members being
old residents. fairly well off. Jules
Titcomb was at one time married to
the sister Of KOhele, referred TO, and
after the death of his wife he began to
live with Kohele. his slster-in-law. But
vague rumors were heard that the two
didn't get along well together and
quarreled a great deal. On the 9th of
November Kohele suddenly died.
An inquest was held and parties who
were supposed to know something
about the case either testified that they
knew nothing about II or didn't testify
at all II II alleged that some Of the
jurors were under the influence OF
liquor during the inquest. However
that may be, they returned a verdict in
which asthma was given as the cause
o; death. This supposedly ended the
case. A Japanese physician attended.
4 brother of the dead woman, an in
dustrious fellow living on Hawaii, went
to Kauai upon hearing OF his sisters
death. He at once was struck by the
thought that all had not been strictly
right. He caused the body to be eX-
humed, but decomposition had set in
and nothing new developed from that
source.
The police department became inter-
ested and some good men were started
to inquire into the affair. As result
enough evidence was secured to war
rant Them in placing charge of muir
der In the second degree against Julius
Titcomb. The commitment proceed
ings have been going on since Monday.
The prosecution, contending with
many battling circumstances. places
great reliance in the testimony OF a
liANlt ivy, 81 H'pHtN VI lHf
dead woman. This boy says that he
saw Titcomb assault Kohele, knocking
her down and kicking her. This oc-
CURED II Is stated, on the 9TH of No
vember, and the boy was not allowed to
see her until the It'll, when the woman
spoke TO him as IL she thought she was
going to die. Death occurred on the
9th. Numerous witnesses have testi-
fled that they noticed bruises and cuts
upon the deceased after death, although
the Japanese doctor who was called In
testified that he had examined her
with a glass" after death and was UNI
able to notice any marks or discolor-
alton.
| A most singular case OF untruthful-
ness was developed during the proceed.
ings. One witness deliberately testi.
fled that he had made an agreement
with Titcomb before the inquest tha
he would testify as Titcomb directed
in payment for certain piece of land
that Titcomb had not kept his agree
ment. therefore he wouldn't keep his
He then calmly testified that he would
give evidence in return for money.
There Is a quite strong case for the
defense in general denial, in the show
ing of the period between the time OF
the alleged assault and the death and
in the claim of death from asthma.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1899-02-24

asHtss shlsA b ouii hali - up.ea
81 ~ sesft ~ gatfiit who ~ ~
eHi Hsf atd oifaf smpiDfsst nnf
tta,. sft aafomn isii5ot en ihf p.aof
%. f.t umoi aa rmhf lepsfs "a sfs
boz. indeed. stsr iht piatis'lon was
i.asfd o. aaf viis me plea ths' ihs
3D. sf isal rrqslr.rs ths ,ohanemehi
LA GOD lopfs f its home eoud DO
lrIdi, snfofcsd The hone q s1ms-
nhsi expensive. ana the sis'' 10 pay.
ns some $500 year ~ che snppofi
Of zach inmate.
nfoituna,siy ibs Law o' ise4 has
been allowed 30 fali into sesueiude.
ana tser, are more lepers outside the
home than In A. This is due partly to
Tho conceaiment ~ l,psrs. and 10 the
unwilllngness o. the Sheriff. o. arrest
them The Board o. cOntr0, iiself
has no, heretofore insisted on the
compulsory confinement % lepers,
prrfering tina, they should yoluntar-
fly 70 10 the home. and should be- at
trar,od by the feet that they would be
more comfortable In the institution
han on the outside. where they are
avoided by every one. The home Is
certainly comfortable. Thu lepers are
well cared for. well fed well clothed.
They suffer a great deal from cold,
for when Il ofoe reaches their bones,
II seems impossible TO warm them up
by any fire Otherwise they are well
sat isficd, and only one leper has es-
capped, a young man who ran off TO go
{, the Hawaiian Islands, where he
thought there were better chances for
a leper TO make headway than In Louis
| lana. One CHI reason why many
lepcrs refuse 10 eater the home Is that
| Il Is not permanent. Lepers are timid,
and their relatives want 10 know all
about the home before placing men,
bers of their .amilies there; ala when
they find that the home is merely
leased and that here will have TO he
a removal This year they refuse to take
advantage of the communications the
lState offers.
The Board OF Control in its repor
to GOV. Foster makes an earnest de
mand for enrgetIc and vigorous action
the purch, e OF grounds for the leperI
and the confinement OF all lepers IL
home. II this b. done IL Is the opin
ion Of all experts that the disease car
be got rid OF Ia Louisiana in yer!
short time; but action should be takei
at once. as the lease of the presen
home expires this year.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1899-02-24
HOW 10 PREVENT PNEUMONIA

In a recent letter from Washington,
d. c., TO an old friend, Major G. A.
Studer, for twenty years United States
Consul at Singapore, Says: While
at Dies Mones | became acquainted
with a liniment known as Chamber
laln's Pain Balm, which ] found ex-
celent against rheumatism as well as
against soreness OF the throat and
chest giving me much easier breath
ing.) had a touch OF pneumonia early
this week, and two applications freely
applied to the throat and chest re-
lieved me OF it at once. would not be
without 1t for anything" For sale by
Benson, Smith & Co, Ltd, wholesale
agents for II J., all druggists and
dealers.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1899-02-24
NEW eRocess
BLUE FLAME OIL STOVE,

4 sort Of dread may prevail among
housewives that perhaps these stoves
might explode but We can honestly say
that they are perfectly safe in every
home To endorse our statement Just
have a talk with any insurance agent:
he will tell you at once that he would
rather insure a. home where these
stoves are used than issue a policy on
a home where different stoves are used.
You wonder why the Blue Flame
stove should be better than any other.
Well tell you. In this country the mat
ter of fuel Is a very large item OF ex-
pense. As you have turned over
new leaf since the New Year and in
tend economizing where you never
thought OF before, you may begin on
your coal and wood. II Is a positive
fact that the BLUE FLAME" uses
only about one-half the quantity OF fuel
any other stove does. Another great
advantage is that there is no smoke or
smell.
These stoves are placed on rollers
and are so light they can be easily
moved about. We have them in two
sizes, one with two burners with oven
attached and the other with three
burners with oven. (The price OF these
stoves is SIC, $3.50 and $4,000. We
can't tell you all about them: the best
thing to do is to come and look at
them.
We are selling the Celebrated
FISHER STEEL RANGE for wood and
coal at $500
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1899-02-24

Essiy sssmsf. a. .eii a. saillns vss.
ssi brinss Ne someshlas useful and "
Zen ornamental After repeated trials
We have At lasi found ths ar,lcs w.
wanted. D. 10 nov offered Tor sale 10
the public Of Honolulu Ut same prices
a. sold in the states
We are anxious 10 piac, IN every
household. the
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1899-02-24

Dr. II. A. Lindley. formerly Of Kona,
whore he was Government physician
and coffee planter. is now practicing
medicine at Rampant City, headQuart-
ers Of the Hawaiian colony IN Alaska.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1899-02-24

Our doctors are busy treating pa.
tients who are suffering from COM
plants. more especially malarial dis
orders. which will be materially bene-
fitted II they drink a water that 10 pure
and possesses curative features. as does
Bartlett Spring Water.
DUE
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1899-02-24

PURE
WATER.

II the advice given In those three
words is needed. good health will fol-
low. City water is not good for many
reasons. principally. because It 10 con.
taminated with vegetable and putrid
matter Of all descriptions. A simple
analysis shows this to be q fact.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1899-02-24
1 CEMETERY SITE
fHp Male for The PlTIrs o..
Viewing Lands
sa.a
moAMAiUA AND kAnAvlkl
4AiAsa - hot Favored Majority
,or Mosnaiss- kshsuisrs De-
fec,s-Presidents Party
,from 1hursd,y. Dauyj

aof a tfnlfAfls rlA' va hiaN' s'''N''"s
down the railroad. President Dole,
sho is al the head Of the Joint commit
Toe OF the Board OF Health, the Execu-
dive Council and the Oahu Cemetery
Association, was In charge Of the party.
Mr.. Dillingham;, general manager OF
che railway, placed coach and engine
Al the disposal OF the committee and
Invited guests. In the party were
twenty-four souls. allowing a soul for |
Zach man The prominent citizens, ex-
eludlng the newspaper representatives
acre: Gov. Cleghorn, Geo. r. Carter
Ur. n. b. Emerson, DR.. C. u. Wood, Dr.
q. r. Cooper, DIR. r, X. Day, John phil
Lips. David Dayton, DIR. J. 5. McGrew,
Geo. W. Smith, John T.. Bush, J. w
Mcdonald The only delegate from the
Hawaiian press was +. J. Tesla. All
who were expected to make the trip
we're at the depot promptly at the hour
Indicated in the courteous summons
aud a start was made without any de-
lay.
inspections were made OF lands in
Halawa. Moanalu and Kahauikl. There
vas scarcely any consideration Of the
Halawa tract. II was not liked ana
vas considered unavailable for va
riety of reasons. Distance and the fact
that cane would grow all about the
place were amongst the objections.
Quite a stop was made about three
quarters OF a mile beyond Moanalua.
VIE acreage that II Is believed can be
,-cured here was carefully viewed. 1t
gently slopes upward from the railway
track. affords a view OF the harbor and
city and IL was stated that there would
ia no trouble in digging to desired
aepth with ordinary tools. IL was fig
.red that an artesian well could be pro-
ylded and that perhaps a windmill or
a modest pumping plant could supply
,be water. The expense OF preparing
the land will be slight. That is Is good
soil was guaranteed by several. both
Governor Cleghorn and David Dayton
,emarking of the growth OF kulu as a
sign that fertilizers would not be re-
auired in growing grass, trees and
aowsrs. The time from the city on
The railway would be but few min
utes and besides there Is a Government
wagon road through the tract II Is
desired TO secure from seventy TO two
hundred acres and there Is ample land
there. IL Is owned by Mr.. Damon,
Minister of Finance.
Nearly an hour was spent by the
marty in viewing the Kahauiki land.
This task involved walk OF d mile
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1899-02-24
VIGILANCE.

We will serve free of charge a glass
Of this wonderful natural Spring
water at our Soda Counter to all who
care to come and test its virtues. We
deliver the water to your homo In case
lots at $3.50 for so pints, $3.50 for so
quarts. 4
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-16
Secured a Fine Contract.

e. M. Fox, the contractor, has
just returned from Albuquerque,
New Mexico, where he succeeded in
securing the contract for construct
ing the dam, bridge work, fumes
and hnadgates of new irrigating
canal, extending twenty-nine miles
from the above city this way. The
canal is sixteen feet wide, and Mr..
Fox's contract will require the la
Dor of twenty-five men about three
or four months to complete the
same, and will amount to So 5000 or
$1,000 Work will begin just as
soon after January LIST as the ma
terial can be placed on the ground
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-16
PURELY PERSONAL.

-Thos. McDermutt, of Cleve-
land, Ohio, is here looking up a
business location.
j. E. Kennedy, general agent
of the Manhattan insurance com
pany, is the guest of T. Fl. New
kirk.
j. G. Edwards. mail carrier to
Coal Greek, is on the sick list to-
day, and his place is filled by his
wife.
J. d. Steward has resigned his
position at the Florence pharmacy
and has accepted a position at
Daniels drug store.
Mills Hannekratt, of Ordway,
has been spending a few days here
with his brothers Frank and Roy.
and expects to return home today.
Mrs. T. H. Newkirk and child
rem have gone to San Diego, Cali
fornia, to spend the winter. Mr..
n accompanied them to Pueblo.
Mrs. Marian B. Abbott, of
Greeley, deputy supreme COM
mander of l.. 0. T. NJ, visited
Mrs. j. A Gordon, returning home
yesterday.
F. j. Somerville, of the New
York store, goes to Pueblo this
evening on business trip. We
surmise that the above store will
have some business news for the
people of our city soon.
j. F. Greenawalt, associate
editor of this paper, left last night
for Three Oaks, Michigan, to spend
the remainder of this year with
relatives and friends. Although
society here may weep and wall
over the young mans absence, we
have no doubt there will be much
JOY over his presence at the other
end of the line.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-16

Lots of elegant Christmas goods
at EIdredges, purchased before we
decided to go out of business.
Fine line of ladies' and mems
neckwear. silk and linen handker-
chiefs, mufflers, ladies' gents and
children's kid gloves and mittens.
Cost prices. Goods must be sold.
G. A. Eldredge & Co. 64t3.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-16
DIED..

This morning at 4 O'Clock Virginia,
the little 2 year old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Hymas, of
symptoms of Group.
Little Virginia was an unusually
bright child and the fond parents
are almost heartbroken at their sad
loss,
The funeral will occur at their
family residence on Fifth street,
tomorrow at O'Clock.
Infant child of James Hanna, of
Coal Creek. Will be buried to-
morrow at one O'Clock, in High
land cemetery.
At an early hour this mornjng, of
typhoid fever, Mr.. R. R. Banks,
driller for the Florence Oil
company.
Deceased had beer sick for
several months and his demise YVES
not surprise to his friends.
He leaves a wife and a number
of relatives in the east to mourn
his loss. The remains are being
prepared by Undertaken Carmody
to be shipped to Pittsburg, Pa.
over the Santa Fe, whore inter
ment will take place.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-16

To you, who love to trip the
light fantastic toe, allow us to say
that the entertain ment committee
of the Ladies of the G. A. r.
Circle will entertain you all New
Years night with a turkey supper
and grand mask ball at McCand-
less hail 64t3
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-16
|srough Pullman Service to
st. Louis.

Fnne Goth the Great Rock
route inaugurated through
n Sleeper from Denver to
|als via the Missouri Pacific
/ from Kansas City. The
leave Denver daily at 2:35
n the Colorado Flyer" ar
Ia st. Louis 6:l5 p. M, the
Fay. One hour and forty
Efaster than any other thro'
f. Excellent connections
fueblo and Colorado Springs.
F. are broad vestibuled, of
Pest pattern and most lux
TYPE. Advantages in pat
s this service will be: The
F. time to ST. Louis, no
Of cars, absolute comfort.
Et dining car service in the
For full information write
Firth, Gen. Agt, Denver.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-16
Different Organizations.

We are asked by ladies of the
w. R. G. to say that the charity
mask ball to be given by the G. A.
R. circle Jan. l, is in no way con-
nected with the Woman's Relief
Corps. The latter organization
will give an entertainment soon.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-16

Buy your wife a silk dress, even
ing silk waist, tailor made suit, fur
collarette, crepon pattern, cape OF
jacket at Eldredge's great closing
out sale. The stock must be sold.
The choicest lot of goods in town
to select from. G. A. Eldredge &
Co. 64t3
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-16
! Gibbs Jewe|ry Go.
b = CORRECTLY

Rock Island Playing Cards
/ slickest you ever handled.
kck will be sent by mail on
Eof 10 cents in stamps. A
order or draft for 80 cents
F in stamps will secure A
and they viii be sent by ex-
charges prepaid. Address;
fEBAsTAIN, G. p. A., c. R. l. &P.,
30, ILL.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-16
PHON g.

That the people of Florence
know a good thing when they see
it, and appreciate low price
when it is given them, is demon
strated by the crowds that are seen
daily coming out of Daniels Drug
store with toys, fancy goods etc.
Cliff
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-16
New naterial.

THE TRIBUNE office has just re-
ceived a shipment of new type and
other material, and will be better
prepared than ever to handle its
increasing business.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-16

Present your friends with souve-
mir dishes with pictures of Flor
ence, Ell Paso mill, Main street,
Oil Derrick, Presbyterian and M,
E. Church for Christmas presents,
at Julis McCandless'. 65tf
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-16

We ask you to come and see"
if we have exaggerated regarding
the size or quality of our beautiful
new stock. Engraving Free. Nor
ris, the jeweler. soft
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-16
Cards Made With a Knife.

A. f. Favorite is in the city to
remain a few days. He is de-
signer and decorator. Can cut
your name with ornaments on a
card in beautiful design. Some
thing new and artistic.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-16
Do Not Forget 1t.

Business men should remem Der
that all mail for the East, depos-
tied in the postoffice before seven
O'Clock in the evening, will go out
that night.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-16

We presume that the children
all realize that unless they are in
Sunday school tomorrow their
chances at the Christmas tree will
be small.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-16

Harper Whiskey is rapidly be-
coming the national beverage. It's
the one thing all parties agree up
on. Republicans, Democrats, Pop
ulists. Even the "know-nothing'
party knows one thing; the merits
of Harper Whiskey. Sold by
W. E. Burley, Florence, Colo.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-16

The D. & R. G. paycar passed
through today and made the hearts
of the railroad boys glad.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-16

The Independent Oil company
is making good progress for an
infant. We learn that Davie, the
druggist, has given an order for
the first barrel of oil produced by
that company.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-16

A collection of oil paintings, as
sorted subjects painted by E.
Simpler, are on sale at The Fair.
They make suitable holiday pres
ents. 64tf
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-16

A pair of Monarch kid gloves
would make a most acceptable
Christmas gift: colors, gray, blue,
green, English red. brown, tan,
black and white, found only at
Eldredge's. 64t3
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-16

Read the lecture of the Jones
Grocery company on fcwls.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-16

Fresh tub oysters at the Flor
ence Packing and Provision Co.'S.
6lt5
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-16

We make no extra charge for en-
craving. All goods are marked in
plain figures, and we invite com
parison of goods, quality and prices
@. w. Thomas, jeweler, lob Main
street. soft
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-16

Our Goods are all new, no "old
models at cut prices"
GIBBS JEwELRY Co.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-16

Visit Deibert's Dirt gallery and see
the pictures. They are beauties
and will make splendid Christmas
presents. 53ml
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-16

The Gibbs Jewelry Co. have the
largest and finest jewelry stock in
Florence. We have what you
want. ENGRAVING FREE. 56tf
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-16

Are you getting ready to turn
over a clean leaf?
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-16

Another car of furniture just
arrived at Deibert's. 1t is swell.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-16

All the hotels report a good
business.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-16

J. j. Fitzgerrell has plenty Of
straight money to loan
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-16

The Globe ad says to you "A
Merry Christmas and a Happy
New Year. Read it.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-16

See the Mexican drawn work
for Holiday gifts at Postoffice
book store. cote
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-16
LOCAL NEWS.

All the hotels report good
business.
Read the lecture of the Jones
Grocery company on fcwls.
Fresh tub oysters at the Flor
ence Packing and Provision Cos.
6lt5
Are you getting ready to turn
over clean leaf?
The Globe ad says to you "A
Merry Christmas and a Happy
New Year. Read it.
The trade of people from ada
cent towns is quite a factor at
Daniels Drug store, and is much
appreciated. Cliff
The Golden Rule store is head
quarters for MAS goods and
the prices are below all competi-
ton. 63t3.
The Royal will give fine Sun
day dinner tomorrow.
Framed Pictures, Views, Medal
lions and Statuary at Pos,office
book store. cote
Rocking horses, wheel barrows,
shoe flies and railroad trains at
Daniels till you can't rest. Cliff
A social for the young people
will be another feature of the
Methodist Bazaar this year. Come
and enjoy yourselves. 60tf
See the beautiful lamps at JUL
us McCandless.' 60tf.
Only q few days until you can
hang up your stocking.
See the fancy work in the Christ
mas booth OF the Methodist ba-
zaar. 60tf.
You could not make your little
boy nicer Xmas present than a
nice suit of clothes. Our line OF
boys clothing is the finest in the
city and prices the lowest, at the
Golden Rule store. 63t3.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-16

Dolls and doll cabs at Daniels
in endless variety and at prices
that please everybody. Gift
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-16

Fine table linens, napkins, Bat
tenberg doiles and centerpieces,
pillow shams and dresser covers
fancy towels, lunch cloths, bed
spreads, stamped linens. ETC., for
the holidays at Eldredge's great
closing out sale. Now is the time
to make holiday purchases at sac
rifce prices. G. A. Eldredge &
Co. 64t3.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-16

The sale on ladies', misses and
children's jackets at the Golden
Rule still continues, and is a sur
prise to everybody. Come in and
look at the lot we are selling at
S2.49. They are worth $3.50 63t3