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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-03-14

appearance in Hawaii and have been
keeping watch for it ever since. This
is the first shipment that has reach
ed the United States, and hope it
will be the last. In future neither
melons nor cucumbers from Hawaii
or the islands of the southern seas
will be allowed to enter San Fran
cisco. If any more come here they
will be burnt up as this lot was.
Had it not been for this pest,
cucumbers and melons from Hawaii
would have been very welcome
addition to the market at this time
of the year.
The steamer City of Peking did
not get away on schedule time yes.
terday. The damage received when
in collision with a Japanese gunboat
was all repaired, but at the last
moment a steam pipe burst and the
steamer had to anchor in Mission
Bay until the pipe was replaced.
James Doig, one of the oilers, was
badly soalded about the face, arms
and hands. He was taken to the
Harbor Receiving Hospital, and
after having his wounds dressed
there was taken to the German Hos
pital. Doig had been out of employ
ment nine months, and went to
work on the Picking last Tuesday,
s. 4, Call.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-03-14
HlUH FhICEO
Will as usual be the result of
This Cruel War
THEREFORE,, COOPERATE.

Attention is called to the benefits en-
joyed by subscribers to the PALAMA Co
groceries at little advance on San Fran
cisco prices, credit to subscribers to the
amount OF shares held, profit of the bust
ness returned to subscribers every months
probable increase in value of shares, with
a liberal discount Off monthly bills. And
because subscribers can either sell their
shares or take groceries to their amount,
if yon want to withdraw or go away.
Please consider the above and call or
address, Palama Cooperative Grocery Co.,
Lid, for share or for further information,
Par value of shares $25, or $12.50 only
being required to become a subscriber.
Telephone 755. 800 II
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-03-14
MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS.
Waikiki Mourns for Kaiulani De-
parted.

At meeting of the Wailuku resi-
dents held in the court house on
Thursday evening, March 9, 1899,
Judge John w, Kalua was elected
chairman, and Jas. N. X. Kecla,
secretary. Messrs. Geo. Hons, Geo.
B. Robertson, and John Richardson
were appointed committee to
draft resolutions OF coincidence to
be forwarded to the father and rela-
tives OF the late Princess Kaiulani,
aud the following resolutions formu-
lated by the committee were unani-
mously adopted:
WHEREAS, Once more "the silver
cord has been loosed and the golden
bowl has been broken" and Hawaii
nei stands weeping once more over
the loss of one of her most loved
aliis, called to higher and better
life, while earthly. life was yet in a
bloom, and shedding fragrance over
the hearts and lives of not only her
own people, but also of all elsewhere
who have had the privilege of know
ing and loving her:
Resolved, That in the untimely
death of Her Late Royal Highness
Princess Victoria Kawekiu Kaiulani
Lunalilo ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, the
Hawaiian people have lost one of
the rarest and best types of noble
Hawaiian womanhood, who alike
adorned the character of friend, wo-
man and ALI.
Resolved, That we, the residents Of
Waikiki, Maui, in common with all
who knew and loved her, deeply
mourn her loss, while we bow in
humble submission to the will of an
inscrutable Providence, who has
called her to a better world;
RESOLVED, That we herewith offer to
the bereaved family and relatives OF
the late Princess and to the Hawai-
ian people our tender and sincere
coincidence, with the assurance that
her loss comes to each of US as per-
sonal one and touches our hearts SO
keenly that we would fain mingle
our tears with those of her best
loved ones;
RESOLVED, That a copy of these
resolutions be forwarded to the ia
Their of the late Princess.
JOHN w. KALUA, Chairman,
GEO. Hons,
GEO. b. ROBERTSON,
JOHN RICHARDSON,
Committee.
Attest:
JAS. N. X. KEoLA,
Secretary.
1t was also voted that the Score.
tary furnish the Press with copies
Of these resolutions. The meeting
then adjourned.
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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-03-14

Persons requiring tombstones
should apply to Fred. Harrison who
has choice lot Of new designs on
view.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS.
Total For the Year Exceeds 1898 by Over MOumprove.
mens by Precncts-Amount in Zach.

The total amount involved In real
estate transactions recorded here dur
Ing the past twelve months Ia upward
Of 100000, or a gain In round figures
over 1898 OF 100000. The total number
Of transfers made. estimating the bal
ance OF this month at the average
shown for the preceding months, was
1000. A glance over the records show
that every class OF realty received con-
elderation. the transfers covering
the entire area from Popperton on the
east 10 the Jordan on the west, and
from the Warm Springs on the north
10 the Big Field on the south.
So FAR as prices are concerned, real
estate men say that the advance over
last year has been very slight. The
action Of owners In not cndeavorlng
TO initiate values 10 what has made
this year such an active one--at least
II has been potent factor. Other ele-
ments that have had a strong influence
have been the selection OF the Walker
site, on Main street, for the govern
hiNilh puldihSt tht pIOpVsltlOu W WI
struct a union depot on Third West
street, and the Improvement made In
various parts Of the city.
Among the notable transactions Of
the year were the sale OF the fine site
owned by S. p. Teasdel, on South
Temple street, TO Ansel Newhouse, for
$4,000. This will be adorned by a
handsome residence later on.
In. ~ L. u - r.
sold TO Thomas Weir the corner on
Brigham where Mr.. Weir Is now erect
Ing a residence, FOR sl0.5O0
In April, the Grand Hotel Co. sold
10 the Utah Implement company 5xl0
rods on State street for $2l,3l3. This
Is now improved by a splendid store
building.
In May, Louise King sold 20 the In.
sersen Real Estate company the King
OF Of l6x20 rods In lot 2, block &c, plat
b. for $500.
In the same month J. u. Dolly sold
TO Elizabeth McCune for $4,000 lots 3
and 4, In block 2. plat Z, and the Des-
eret Savings bank sold 10 A. w. Nc
Cune for $4,000 lots and 2. In block II,
plat D.
NJ. ]. Gray transferred 90 Ada Gray
the lot 42l9xlb5 feet in block 81, plat
A. and the latter sold the same TO L.
D. Swan for sll.l50.
@. A. Snow purchased from Jennie
Amy. isisxlSlh feet on State street for
$4,000.
5. A. Woolley sold TO z. B. wlcks for
$4,000 a tract in five acre plat a.
Thomas Quayle purchased from A.
II. Foster % feet by 100 rods In lot 3,
block 81, plat A, for 81, 500.
f. NJ. Wilson bought from Sarah A.
II. Keyser rods frontage on Main
street, Immediately south OF the White
House for $4,000.
Thomas Kearns paid George Teasdel
$4,000 for his residence site on South
Temple street. and later added a lot
thereto for which he paid 5000.
The estate OF Adelaide Hampton sold
10 +. 4. Whitaker 6xl0 rods on Fourth
East street south Of First South. for
sl45eQ
Henry Newell sold to +. NJ. Wilson for
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23

$4,000 4 rods in lot 2, block 81, plat
y.
w. Il. Hubbard made quick turn on
lot s, in block 81, plat A, which he
purchased from c. +. Adams for &c.,
600, and sold TO Z. b. Wicks for sl5,-
600.
Margaret johnson sold warehouse
sit 1lx1O rods. in lot A, block So, plat
A. the Scott-strevell Hardware COM
pany for $4,000.
A big sale in October was the pur-
chase by J. Il, Bamberger from Mar
garet Eddy. Of Chicago a part Of the
Walker House and three buildings on
the south for $4,000.
James Hogle purchased the Hirsch-
man residence property, 20x7 rods, for
$4,000
Cunningham & Co purchased the
south half OF the Richards Arcade
building, on Main street, about 81 feet.
including half Of the Arcade, for $780,
600.
X. T. Burton sold to Aaron Keysor
a lot 2Ox20 rods. on Second West street,
for $4,000.
The copper plant property was bought
in BY j, p. Claiming for $4,000.
w. II. SDaffofd sold to NJ. NJ. MUIR
ray the lot on state and Fourth South
streets opposite the city and county
building, having a frontage Of l0oxl32
feet. for $4,000.
Mrs. Mary Judge purchased the J. P.
Freeze property in Main street, having
a frontage of 2Sis feet. at about $1,000
a foot.
D. Schwickheimer, OF Denver, sold to
n. II. Stone, OF Massachusetts,. his cor
ner opposite the Knutsford. having a
frontage Of 1l5hxll5h feet, for $47 $50.
Frank T.. McGurrin sold the Wormley
Terrace, corner of Third South and
Second East, with a frontage OF l34zx
l65 feet, 10 the Irving Investment COM
pany. for $40 900.
One transaction now so important for
the amount involved, but Of the great
est Importance as factor in the
growth Of the city, has just been closed
up. This Is the transfer by NJ. II. Walk
er TO the United States Of a lot ls0xlS0
feet on Main street, half a square be-
low Third South, as site for the gov
eminent building 20 be erected next
year at cost OF some 100000. The con-
siderauon received by Mr.. Walker was
81. but he, and those associated with
him. paid $4,000 for the site, these
parties selling portions that went TO
make 1t up, and receiving the consider
alton noted; Mrs. Kinney $4,000 Hud-
son Smith. si.550. Swensen estate, So
600; j NJ. BemIs, 5000; f. A. Whitta-
ker. $500.
One great difficulty in the way OF CIV
ing the exact aggregate amount In
volved In real estate transactions Is the
custom OF giving a nominal value in
the deed. The exact amount can only
be ascertained by reference TO the rev.
enue stamps on the deed Itself which
indicates the amount
The outlook for next year Is. ac-
cording TO the view OF real estate ex-
perts. exceptionally bright and encour-
aging. The line Of Improvements is be-
ing steadily advanced making resi-
dence property OF what was formerly
acreage and business sites Of what was
but recently only prospective business
property.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23
LIVE STOCK AND WOOL INTERESTS

Stock Growers association win meet
at Fort Wortht. Texas, and the Utah
Wool Growers association win be
represented there"
From the live stick agents Of the rail-
roads, IL is learned that the number Of
wethers exported this year was about
10000.
Summerhaps & Co. report that in
1895 the wool clip averaged about leis
cents, while this year II has run all the
way from 10 TO l7is cents, with an
average Of lil9 cents. a clear gain OF
cents a pound. The clip was practical
ly the same in amount as in 1891, Ia
100000, what difference there was being
In favor Of this year
The price OF cattle has ruled lower,
and the exports fell on quite 10 per
cent. The condition Of the market ut
the close OF the year Is somewhat more
satisfactory. The demand has only
been fair. and the cattlemen did not
care TO sacrifice. and probably not q
exceed $1,000 head have been sold.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23

This year has been an exceedingly
satisfactory for those engaged in the
sheep and wool business.
Mr. z. II. Callister. Of the Utah Wool
Growers association. says.
stock sheep and ewes have ruled 20
per cent higher than last year. while
muttons have brought about the same
as in 1895. The shipments this year
have been at least 10 per cent higher
than last, and the sheep have done
fairly wen, although the ranges have
been very dry.
AS for WOOL the clip has been a good
one with decided advance In price,
and the outcome for wool growers now
is brighter than II has been for twenty
years past. The prospects are that
wool viii reach twenty cents next
year. In January next the National
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23
10000 GAIN AT THE POSTOFFICE

The business Of the postofiice is re-
garded as one Of the most certain in
dieations OF the volume Of trade done in
the city. Its figures are not fictitious.
as In the case Of real estate transfers,
nor incomplete, as in the case OF bank
clearings. The fixed features Of bust
ness at the postohice, such as tax no.
tees, etc, are subject 10 but little
change, so that decrease and increase
are generally found TO correspond quite
accurately with business conditions,
The gain this year has been strong
ly marked, each month showing a de-
cided increase.
The exact figure on the three first
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23
pEsERrT EVENING SATURDAY, DECEMBER 49, 1890


wards Of 100000. nor the various
warehouses projected. but held for the
present In allegiance. The union deuot
plans Is also omitted, as all OF these
improvements belong, strictly speak
Ing 10 1000
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23

quarters OF the year. compared with
1898. give the following result:
First Quarter 1898. 1899
Total receipts ... sS9,7es.l3 Sii, 5Gs.GO
Gain o. 80. .... 4,SQ2.E
Second Quarter.
Total receipts g. .ss,s2s42 s i421G67
Gain. .... ..r 52sS.25
Third Quarter.
Total receipts g. S35,1so.3s 8 lO55.e0
Cain. -. =. =. 5925.27
Total gain for three
quarters =. >. -. is0i5ss
The gain shown during the two
months OF the last quarter are even
larger than the gains in the preceding
quarters, and the estimated gain for
the fun years, up TO January LIST, is
s22,Ol5,se.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23

w. A. Watson, cottage. ..... 800
w. II. A. Stafford, ware house. 200
r. Cowan, addition. 80. "- 100
Mrs. NJ. A. Jenkins. dwelling. 500
Henry Green. barn, . ...o" 100
G. H. lngham. cottage. .,... 500
Twenty Fourth ward, meeting
house. &C. 49, 80 ..t..s.s..... o1VO
lions Savings bank. store. :. 10000
d. NJ. Tarpey. addition. >. 49," 500
W. A. Cook, addition, =. go. $50
Carl Hoffman, cottage. =. -. 400
w. ID. Mulvy, addition ....,.,. 500
St Mary's Academy. >. ..... 2,5oo
r.. n. Cottrell. cottage. :, ..., ll5O
S. c. Whitaker, additions. s." 100
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-19

to do anything at Paris. We should get to
work to have big exhibit at the ST.
Louis exposition. 1t Will he worth mil
liens of dollars to the STATE. and the Only
hope for such representation that | can
see rests with tho real estate men. They
can not do this unaldsd but II the people
generally viii lend them a helping hand
they will sec 1t done.
What Will the attendance be from
South Texas? You can look for u big
crowd from my part OF the state. You Will
remember that we are the pioneers in the
matter OF real estate organization Roalis-
ing the ADVANTAGES to be accomplished by
organization al realty men In Co operation
with the railroads, Mr.. Geo. T. Lupton,
assistant general passenger agent OF the
San Antonio and Arkansas Pass railway
organized the San Antonio and Aransns
Pass immigration association some two
years ago, which association has done
more TO advertise not only that railways
territory but the entire State, than any
organization in Texas
South Texas land men know the value
OF such organization and are going to
come TO the convention in force"
Under date OF MAY l2. Mr.. ]. n. Groes.
beeck, Jr of Stephenville writes: II have
appointed two delegates from every town
~ this district to attend the meeting, and
at my earliest convenience win send van
list OF them. ! hnd great deal OF in
terest manifested in the association and
expect a large delegation from this couu-
Try, as every one With whom have
spoken or written has declared tho raal
estate move TO be the very thing nc E.u
for long time and wish 10 lend their Of
forts 20 make II success"
EN- Lieutenant Governor T. r Wheeler
IN answer to an invitation. writes from
MS nome NJ Arkansas Pass that he will 90
with us on the occasion Of the convention
II nothing occurs In the meantime TO pre
vent 1t, Governor Wheeler Is down on III,
deep water programme, and is very en-,
tertaiuing sneaker.
Prot II T, Attwater, the celebrated OK,
hioit man from san Antonio, in recent
letter gives assurances that he will be
mere and Will respond to the invitation to
make an address before the convention
Ihy topic assigned Prot Attwatsr is
what We Got From the Omaha Uxposi
ton md What We Should 10 AT ST
Louis
Messrs A. N, Evans q Co. one Of m.
leading land firms OF Fort Worth. give
lale assurances ov letter that Fort Worth
WI I've represented here with a strong
delesatlon Great things win be expected
or Fori Worth on that occlron.
Tom Richardson OF Houston. who Ia
one or the most enthusiasts workers IN
goVing M this convention wishes II nm
u'rstood that Houston viii be here with
large delegation. The real estate men
or Houston, Joined by their leadlng prep.
ertv owners ana promoters. will come in
strong force
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-19
-~~a - - -
GtRMtNl'S ATTITUDE.

1he knIser IL on Good Tcrms with
the United stntes.
Washing on, May Is Tho German am.
bassador DR.. Won HoIlcbnl, called at tbs
htate department today and had a talk
villa Secretary Hay, IN tho course oil which
Ii Is undorstooi reference was made to
Tao opeains today Of tho sessions of the
peace conference at Tho Hague Soma
siieules a. me pfooaole course OF Cor.
many before tno conference, whoa hly3
appeared m public prlu,, have caused con
SIDERABLE Irritation, rs th0y are fclt to
mi5rcprescnt the aims and purposes OF
Germany
ono OF these dispatches attributed to
Emperor william Views regarding an In q,
ovitnble conflict between the United States
and Germany, such an Idea, it is said,
must have originated in the abatement
Of an Austrian official some months ago
which never met with the approval OF thS
kaisar, who, IT, Is pointed out, both IA
person aud through his foreign minister
Won BueloW, and his ambassador. Dr Noa
Hollehen, has glvon repeated assurances OF
friendship, good will and admiration for
tho United States
Ia the same quarters dlSeredlt "a thrown
pressed sympnthy with tho American In
diguaior against Germany Guont the Phil
ippmeF, as It is pointed out that the ear
IL not IN the HABIT o, thus publicly OK
pressing his national sympathies,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-19
BROOKE prsonnys onpnns.

Has Unset Plans ana the War de-
partmcui ~ waxing Wrath.
New York May 10. A special to thu
World from Washington says General
Brooke was instructed by the president to
insist that the arms OF the cubans he
turned over to officers OF tho United
States army, Instead General Brooke
agreed with General Gomez that the arma
shall be surrendered to tho mayors OF tha
Cuban cities.
General Corbin loft for Hot Springs to-
night to learn from the president whether
OF not he win insist that his original or
dor to General Brooke should be carried
cut
officials or the war department regard
General Brooko's disregard OF the pres-
dents implicit instructions as moral
victory for General Gomcg and the dis
satisfied Cuhans,
Secretary Algcr Ia highly indignant over
General Brooke's surprising disregard Of
The presidents strict orders. He tonight
telegraphed to the president fun details
II Is generally conceded that these de-
yeIopmcnts In Cuba will greatly delay the
distribution Of the $4,000. 600 to the Cuban
armV
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-19

Edna Texas, MAY Is bishop I S. John.
son Ct san Antonio delivered an able ser.
Ton 10 a congregation at tho Presbyteri,n
eaufoh nora On Iae5iay niyat. one cln-
aaate, Mss Minnie York. was eonorned
Mrs j. Genst her two sons. Oscar ona
Milton and daughter Cecn, lsft here Non
Vsy by private conveyance for Ruruet
Nelia ~ search OF better health.
M ard Mrs, ". n. Marvin exns,tol
TO leave this week for the same polat. ae-
eempanlel by Mr. and Mrs George W
hnoMles, but Mrs, Marvin's condition
would not admit the exposure that womb
result from the trip.
AZ present Mrs. Maryins condition Is so
Ilous ana she is attended by a multi
tude OF relatives and friends
pr. J G Dohbs OF the medical depart-
heht OF the state university win spenA
INC summer here with his parents.
AR, A, Gisler is al Marlin Wells in
search OF rest and general reeuperat.on
Mr.. q, s. Gayle has returned from
hlmnle county and reports rain In that
section Mr. George Meuefee rerorts him.
ser much improved in health as a result
from MS recent visit to Burdett Wells.
Mrs Theodore Buhler OF Victoria snen,
week. ' '"'S
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-19
LEGISLATIVE.

The senate passed the Galveston charter
bill; concurred in house amendments to
school fund Investment bill refused to
concur In amendments to bill for taxation
Of MORTGAGES, etc.
Conference on the ANTITRUST bill has
keen completed and the result viii be re
ported today
The senate has cleaned UP Its notarles
list and number OF Galveston county
nominations failed
The house pasuod to a third reading the
hill to permit counties to invest school
funds in their own bonds passed bills pro
viding bodies for dissection making mort
cages etc. taxable as real estate, for the
preservation Of State property.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-19
JUDGE RUSSELL INDORsED.
Tyler Bnr Sounds III. Praises y.rx
Highly


Tyler, Texas, May 17.-Resolutlons
passed unanimously at a meeting of the
members OF the Tyler bar, held at the
district court room at Tyler Texas. NAV
10 1899:
Resolved That We, the members OF IN,
TYLER bar, In open meeting assembled as
such hereby earnestly urge the governor
TO appoint the Hon j G. Russell Ia tho
vacancy On the court of civil appeals
IN making his request we desire IN
express cur high esteem for Judge Russell
as a finished lawyer. able and upright
)uaSe and 10 assure the governor thai we
VINO arc daily associated with him per.
Sona!ly and professionally, recognize his
eminent htness Tor the place. and we he
ltVe his appointment will not only meet
me approval of the profession generally
'nrc nghout the State, hut will result in
placing in this high position one who will
prove an ornament to the court and re-
hoct credit on the judiciary of this state
Resolved further, That a copy OF these
resolutions be forwarded to the governor
ana furnished the local papers and Hous-
ton Post and Dallas News. with the ra-
quest that they publish the same,
p, J.. Walker.
Chairman Committee.
w Frank Knox.
Secretary Bar Meeting,
II. G. Robertson,
CHAIRMAN Bar Meeting.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-19
SOME FANATICS.


The Lyme Holy Ghosters kicked an old w
man who had been unable to move for Year,
so as to get the devil out of her and make M
walk
IN Russia the Underground People sea-
themselves up alive in cells TO die from sti'.
walton and save their souls.
In India fakirs walk on redhot Goals thrcuss
religious fanaticsm,
In Japan the Shintoists walk through nausl
as part OF their devotions.
In Africa the Isawiyah eat glass, nails All
prlckly pear thorns
In Nebraska sect destroys the eyesglt
Its members
In Kentucky the Equality Communion "
lows everything to go to waste rather lail
that any one should have more than ano'as
In New Mexico the Penltentes cruelty nsn
hers of the sect
In Missouri the Angel Worshipers belie'sh
the efficacy of the "holy kiss each commu'r
cant kissing all the others. 49,.
In Pennsylvania the Vitalsts bellows 'n
all drugs are poisons
Members of a Kansas community tS'
red masks at all times.
The 'Order of Holiness" denounces hpf
rage as ungodly and labor as unnecessaN'
The Knee Benders never walk upright