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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-17
TEST CASE IN LEGE MARIS
CAN THE SWALLOWS BLOT OUT
OWNERSHIP.
Toilers of the Sea Dispute the Claims
of the Purchasers of the Edward
O'Brien Cargo

The question of whom owns the $500
tons of coal which the wreck of the Ed
ward O'Brien has scattered on the reef
VIII come up for adjudication in the dis
trict court before Judge Wilcox tomor-
row morning.
Scores of natives. Japanese and Chi
nese have been gathering il up since
the breaking up of the vessel drifted Il
into shallow water. Rostn and the
hui associated with him in the purchase
of the wreck and her cargo, have
sought to insist on their ownership of
the coal and their right to share in the
profits from its sale. There were two
difficulties they met with in enforcing
their claim. One was that they could
not watch every Jap or native who
had q boat and was gathering up coal.
Hence some lots were undoubtedly dis
posed of from which they got no share.
Another difficulty was the disposition
shown by some of the salvage workers
to deny the right of Rostin and his ac-
sociates to any part of the coal It is
this question which will be at issue be-
fore Judge Wilcox tomorrow
A test case has been made of a suit
against John Mahuka, a boatman, who
gathered and sold quite a quantity of
the coal and refuses to account to RoS-
tin, being advised that the latter has
no claim. The arrangement Rostln
has made with most of the men is that
he gets one-third of the money for
which the coal is sold and those who
save it get two-thirds. The argument
of those who resist Rostins claim is
that they do not go to the wreck, but
gather it from the reef 500 to 1,OOC
yards away from where the wreck was
when ROstin bought 1t.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-17
HARBOR PROBLEM AGAIN
MEMBERS CHAMBER COMMERCE.
IN CONFERENCE.
Resolution to Adopt Plans of Major
Langftt for the New Lines-Matter
to be Closed Tomorrow.

At the special meeting of the Cham
Der of Commerce on harbor this after
noon there were present the following:
President J. b. Atherton, Secretary J.
G.. Spencer, j. F. Hackfeld, b. F. Dill
lingham, II. A. Parmalee, w. w. Hall,
F.. A. Schaefer. w. M. Giffard. ]. p.
Cooke. T. j. King ]. j. Egan, George
II. Robertson, G. M. Cooke, G. l.
Wight. G. II. Kleugel, r. A. Silliman
and r. Give Davies
President Atherton presented two
maps, one prepared by Mr.. Kleugel and
the other prepared under the direction
of the board of survey appointed by
the war department. 1t was stated that
the latter would not be adopted until
the Chamber of Commerce had been
heard from, not later than tomorrow
morning.
Speaking of extending the wharves,
Mr.. Wight saw no benefit in running
kinau wharf farther seaward. He
could see the temporary advantage OF
extending Brewer, SOrenson and Nuu-
anu wharves. as this would give ac-
commodations to three more sailing
vessels or two large steamers.
Mr.. Giffard gave the substance OF an
interview with Major Langfitt in which
the latter said that any recommended
tions of the chamber would be careful
ly considered.
President Atherton stated that the
discussion of the effect upon private
| corporations or individuals of the new
| harbor lines should be limited to the
| cases of where the lines crossed such
property. There was no objection to
! parties outside of the lines building up
| to it..
f. A. Schaefer moved that the Cham
| Der approve the harbor lines suggested
| by the board of survey, but that it re-
quest that the wharf extensions ap-
| proved by the chamber be permitted as
! temporary measures of relief
This resolution is under considera-
| ton as The Star goes to press. The
indications are in favor of it's final
| adoption.
| The Importance of the matter under
consideration lies in the fact that when
| harbor lines have once been adopted
| and approved by the war department,
the local government nor anyone else
will have no power to increase wharf
room or improve disCharging facilities
| if the plans include structures to be
| built beyond the harbor lines. The war
| department alone can authorize such a
structure. The local government could
| not extend a wharf, no matter how
badly it was needed, without first OBJ
tanning the permission of the war de-
partment. Hence the interest of the
local government. the Chamber of
Commerce and the shipping houses in
this report of the board of survey.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-17
BUSNESS& OTHERPRTS Partners AND PARTNERS
SHIPMENT FROM HILO, KAHULUI
AND MAHUKONA
over a Million Dollars Worth of Sugar
Shipped During March From Island
Ports Other Than Honolulu

over a million dollars worth of sugar
started for market during the month
of March from the ports of the Islands
other than Honolulu. The figures for
the several ports of entry are as fol-
lows
From MahukOna and Honomu, per
Consuelo, S92,5S0 pounds $34,265.87; per
Eva, 1882 pounds, $283S0.07; per John
d. Spreckels, SCOOPS pounds, $50, ,729.97; I;
per Muriel, 1794,5S3 pounds, S67, ,42S.33; /;
total, 4,2S5,39 pounds, $160,S02.
From Kahului, per H. G. Wright,
1065,242 pounds, $35, ,3S19O; per John G..
North, 1,143,75O pounds, $40, 0,O31.2S; per
Mary Winkelman, 1760, 757 pounds,
$50, ,072.n; per Allen A, 1875
pounds, $45, 39456; per Albert Meyer,
1,373,3OO pounds. S45,361.13; total $780,,
644 pounds, 1925, ,247.5S.
From Hilo, per Tillie f. Starbuck, for
Philadelphia $780, 730 pounds, $247,
1922; per Annie Johnson, for San
Francisco, 3,466, 700 pounds, 1882, ,436 1S;
per st. Katherine, for Delaware Brake
water, 3,2S9,S1S pounds, S129, ,S06.54; per
Archer, for San Francisco 1888, 110
pounds, $1O7,447.7S; total, 1898, ,35S
pounds, $617, ,432.S2.
The total is 26,655 400 pounds, valued
at 81, ,002, ,4S2.54.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-17
CARE OF RUBBER TIRES.

Do not ride fiat tires. A few miles
of such treatment will damage them
more than a full seasons riding. Tires
should not be soft unless you want
them to wear out by cnaflng on the
rims, or have the inner tube cut by
pounding against the spoke heads. Use
care in handling the valves of your
tires. Do not treat them roughly by
screwing in the pump in a hurry. Keep
them free from dirt and dust on the in
side. If valve does not work well,
pump drop of water through it. No
particular care need be given the
rubber. Ali rubber will wear out in
time, particularly in this climate, but
1t is not materially injured by wealth
er, dirt or water 1t is well, however,
to keep it clean from oil and grease, as
both will rot rubber. The Pacific Cy-
Gle Company give all purchasers of the
'a9 model Sterling bicycle an option of
any tire in the market, $14.00 Palmer
tires included.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-17
ALOHA NUI LOA.
Pleasant Tribute to the Towns Folks
From an Engineer.

Editor Star: Allow me to say to
your readers that the kindly feeling of
the citizens of Honolulu towards the
engineers is reciprocal. We are all
very glad of the opportunity to be sent
home and mustered out, but the
thought of parting with our many
friends OF Honolulu and the Hawaiian
Islands, brings a shade of sadness, a
sense of sorrow. The prospect, howev-
er, of meeting old friends and rela-
tions once more, and of again pursuing
our respective callings in civil life,
makes this sweet sorrow" much swee-
ter than usual. Our friends here will
not therefore be surprised at our en-
thusiasm nor think that we are un-
mindful of their kindness and hospi-
tality.
For such treatment as we have re-
ceived here we shall always feel CRATE
full, and will call to mind with pleasant
recollections our brief sojourn with
this generous people.
A CORPORAL OF M. COMPANY.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-17
A PLANTERS VIEWS.
Believes Japan Our Principal Source
of Labor supply

Editor Star: The government ques-
tions the advisability of bringing more
Japanese into the country. Schemes
of profit sharing, etc, are proposed; !;
they have proved a success nowhere.
Does the government know that for
each ten tons of sugar one laborer is
required? With all the new planta-
tions springing up, where is the labor
to come from; if not from Japan? I'm
porting farm hands from America is
idle talk; America has no farm labor
ers to spare. If it were not for the
Japanese, California would raise no
beets. BY all means let all Japs come
that wish to come. Without sufficient
labor the Islands will be worse off than
before. and our sugar industry will be
ruined.
Let the people make up their minds
before the annexation business Cor
form of admission) is settled, what is
to the best interest of the Islands. A
colonial form of government would be
best, with a free hand to import as
much labor as necessary, no matter
where from. At the same time we
might enjoy a tariff protection of say
one cent a pound, which might reas-
onably be expected, and should salts
fly everybody.
c. WOLTERS.
Lihue, Kauai, April Is, 1899.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-17
MAY NOT BE LIABLE FOR EACH
OTHERS ACT.
Supreme Court Takes a Small Case to
Explain an Important Proposition
Other Matters.

In the matter of Lea Bow vs.. Young
the Supreme Court has decided in fav-
or of defendants, thus reversing the
judgment of the district magistrate.
This a suit to recover $64 on promis-
sorry note given Ivy one of the part
ners, while the other partner knew
nothing of it until suit was brought.
The district magistrate held that in Il
partnership each partner was bound
in all business transactions, and there
fore found for the plaintiff. The Sup
RENE Court finds. however, that this
was rice plantation partnership,
with recognized financial and bust
ness agent, which made the case diff
ferent. 1t is held ....
I'm trading and commercial partner.
ship there is in general a presumption
that one partner has authority to give
notes in the name of the partner
ship. In other partnerships the pre-.
sumption is generally the other way
but this presumption may be rebut.
ted by proof of authority express OIL
implied"
In the matter of c. J. Fishel VS.
George A. Turner, specific perform
ance. defendant has filed a special ap
pearance praying that the bill be dis
missed for the reason that it is
brought in the first Circuit, while tn,
land in question is situated in the
| fourth circuit.
The May term of the Circuit Court
| is now two weeks off.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-17
WILL INCREASE ACREAGE.
Palawai Plantation Not to be Sprung
Yet Awhile.

Mr. Hasson, of San Francisco, re-
turned yesterday from Larai and has
recommended to the other promoters
that Palawai be made a very large es-
tate of 10000 or $1,000 acres in place of
1000. 1t has been decided to follow
this suggestion. In doing so, however,
a delay in starting the plantation will
be necessary. This will be a disap-
pOintment to those who have applied
stock, but it is believed that the re-
suit will make amends for the delay.
Mr.. Hasson, who is an expert on the
subject, states that there will be am
pie water of the very best quality on
the estate.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-17
NAVAL MANEUVRES.
SIMPSONS Fleet on War Footing
Again.

CHICAGO, April "a special to the
Record from Washington says: The
squadron unuer command of Admiral
Sampson, consisting of the battleships
Indiana and Texas and the cruisers
New York, Brooklyn Newark, Detroit,
Marblehead and Supply, have sailed
from Kingston for La Guayra. The
squadron will not be heard from after
leaving Kingston for ten days. when
it will put into La Guayra for coal,
spending three days at that port. 1t
is probable that Admiral Sampson will
transfer his flag and headquarters from
the New York to the Supply, in order
that the warships may have every op-
portunity to maneuvre and practice.
The test will be quite a severe strain
on the crews of the various vessels, as
they will have to work unremittingly
day and night. Every officer and en-
listed man will be subjected to regu-
lar war discipline. The vessels Will
not all put into La Guayra to coal at
once, but will take turns, so that sew
eral of the vessels will always be on
the lookout for the imaginary enemy.
After filling the bunkers to their full
capacity the squadron will once more
start for another ten days cruise, fol-
| lowing similar tactics, and will not
again be heard of until it returns to
Kingston.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-17
A PLUCKY LAD.
Swims Beyond the Reef to a Drifting
Boat

Willie Lubbock, ten year old lad, did
a plucky thing yesterday He with
some companions were gathering shells
on the beach beyond the boat houses
when the saw boat drifting beyond
the entrance to the channel toward the
bell buoy. Most of the lads concluded
1t was anchored there and paid no at
tention to it. Lubbock however watch
ed 1T narrowly and came to the con-
clusion it was drifting. He swan out
to it and found it had been carried by
the waves and current among some
rocks. 1t was without oars and had
evidently been adrift for some time. He
swan back to the shore and got some
bamboo rods and with these swan back
to the boat. Using them as poles he
gradually brought the boat into shall
lower water and finally down the chan
mel to one of the boat houses.
There was no name on the boat and
the belief of himself and others who
examined it was that it was a ships
boat which had drifted away from
some wreck. 1t contained absolutely
nothing but a tin cup used to bail out
the water.
This morning the boat was identified
by Mr.. Johnson boat builder for the
Inter Island company as his boat He
offered the boy a small sum for bring
ing it in, but the plucky young swim
mer refused it, saying he would ac-
cept nothing less than was legally due
him under a claim for salvage.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-17
POLICE GAVE VOLUNTARILY.

The money collected from the police
for a present to Ex-Attorney General
Smith was raised by Clerk H. NJ. Dow
by voluntary subscription. No one
was compelled to give, as intimated in
a city paper. AS a matter of fact sew
eral officers did not give anything
they not feeling able to do so. When
the subscription was sought each man
was asked if he would give, and, if so,
how much.
Investigation seems to show that
there was nothing out of the ordinary
in raising the money for the beautiful
present.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-17
FLOTSAM AND JETSAM.

Matters of Interest Told in a Very Few
Words.
Henry Macfarlane's schooner Millie
Morris is being repaired and will be
put into commission.
The schooner Concord has gone up
on the Marine railway for scraping and
overhauling.
The steamer w. G. Hall will take the
Mauna LOa's route to Kona and Kau
this week. The Mauna Loa will lay up
for repairs to her boilers.
The steamer Iwalani will take the
w. G. Halls Kauai run.
The steamer Mokolii will probably &c
out of commission again for a time al
least
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-17
ANNUAL REPORT.
Business Transacted at a Meeting of
the WaVerley Club.

At the annual meeting of the Wa
verley club held Saturday evening
nearly all of the old officers were re-
elected. The following were the new
officers chosen: John Bryant and w.
b. Scott to be presidents; John Bry-
ant and A. p. Morris, on the commit
tee of management; w. j. Gallagher,
auditor.
The report of the financial secretary,
A. b. Scrimgeour, showed a balance of
$229.52 in the treasury. During the
year $3,0l4.55 had been collected and
50, 2,S75.03 expended.
Recording Secretary James T. Cope
land reported that there were 134 men,
bers of the club at present, and the
expenditures were being kept within
the limit of 800 a month.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-17
TAYLOR SHIFTS BASE.

A p. Taylor, fourth clerk of the
First circuit court, has rendered his
resignation to Henry Smith to take ef-
feet at once, and the same has been
accepted Mr.. Taylor has accepted the
post of stenographer for the Hawaii
railway and will go to Hilo with the
promoters of that enterprise.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-17
MURDER TRIAL.

Judge Wilcox found this morning
that there was probable cause that a
jury would convict the six Kahuku ia
panese of the murder of Chew Foon
Wing and therefore he committed them
for trial before the May term.
The men were then arraigned on the
charge of murder of Yee Ling Chong,
the second dead Chinaman, and the
trial Is now in progress.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-17
NOVEL ARCH,

HILO, April H.-A creditable piece
of mason work has just been complet-
ed by the Hilo Road Board in a gulch
between Hilo and Wainaku. The gulch
is spanned by a structure that may be
termed stone bridge. A thick stone
wall has been erected on either side of
the gulch, to height of 25 or 80 feet.
An arch of cement and crushed rock
spans the gulch. The arch is over two
feet thick and rests on the stone walls
on either side as one solid block of
cement.-Hilo Tribune.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-17
BUSINESS MEMS MEMO.
Monday, April II, 1899

MOnuay, april II, 1873.
Sealed tenders received by Minister
of Interior until noon, April 18th, for
small dredger pump and engine.
Sealed tenders received by Minister
of Interior until 12 o'clock noon Thurs
day, April 20, 1899, for material for
sewer construction.
Sealed tenders received by Minister
OF Interior till noon April "a, 1899, for
construction of Section 2, Olaa road.
Special meeting OF Capital Coffee and
Commercial Company, Thursday, April
27, 1899, at 10 a. m.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-17
ORDER OF EASTERN STAR.

HILO, April 14.-Mrs. Lorraine j.
Pitkin, r, w. G., secretary of d. e. S.,
Chicago, has acknowledged the receipt
of petition for charter for Hawaii
Chapter No. l, o. e. s., to be located
at Hilo, and sends the information that
the charter has been engrOssed and will
be received here soon. Brother James
b. Merritt 33 degree and P. w. G. Pat
ron of the Grand Chapter, is expected
to arrive in the Islands about June 20,
and it has not been decided whether
organization will be made before his
arrival or nOt.-Eiilo Tribune.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-17
SUFFERED FOR FOURTEEN
YEARS.

l have been afflicted with rheuma-
tlsm for fourteen years and nothing
seemed to give any relief. l was able
to be around all the time, but con-
stantly suffering. 1 had tried every
thing could hear of and at last was
told to try Chamberlain's Pain Balm,
which 1 did, and was Immediately re-
lieved and in a short time cured. 1 am
happy to say that 1t has not since re-
turned Josh. Edgar, Germantown,
Cal. For sale by all dealers and drug
gists. Benson, Smith & Co. general
agents, Hawaiian Islands.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-17
NATIVE GAMBLERS.

Some two dozen natives were before
Judge Wilcox this morning on the
charge of gambling. Sam Alapai, H
Alapai and Keoki appeared to be at the
head of the contingent. They were fin-
ed $40 each. A previous fine of 500
against Sam Alapai was assessed and
collected. Sentence in the case of
John Lane and numerous others was
suspended for one year.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-17
A GOOD RACE.

HILO, April 1.-THE much talked of
race between Viera's Charlie and Car
valho's Nape came off last Tuesday af-
ternoon at -the Waiolama track. Both
ponies had good start and came
finely down the track to the three
eights mile post, where Charlie led and
won by a few lengths. Several hun
dred people witnessed the event.-Hilo
TribiInn
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-17
THE ERSKIN NJ. PHELPS.
The New Sewall Steel Ship Arrives in
Port.

The new steel four masted American
ship Erskin M. Phelps arrived here
yesterday afternoon from San Francis
co. She will load sugar here for New
York. She came in ballast, part of her
all. Captain Graham, who commands
the Erskin M. Phelps, was formerly
in command of the w. f. Babcock.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-17
CAUTION.

All those claiming lots under deeds
or receipts in the Oahu Cemetery are
requested to present evidences of their
title to David Dayton, secretary, at
his office on Merchant street, on or be-
fore April 29, 1899.
All unsettled contracts or unclaimed
lots will be sold as provided under
charter of the association.
DAVID DAYTON,
Secretary.
Per Order of Board of Trustees.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-17
MORE OF THEM USED.

There are probably more Singer sew
ing machines used in the United States
than of acy other one make, This is a
very excellent guarantee that they are
one of the very best machines. The
points of merit are strength. durabll-
lty easy running and simple construc-
tion. Very little mechanism to get out
of order makes repair bills small.
When IN need of a new sewing ma
chine examine the Singer before pur-
chasing any other make. b. Berger
son, agent. Bethel street
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-17
PLANTING CANE.

HILO, April IA number of KaIwi-
Xxi homesteaders have pulled up their
coffee and planted sugar cane. About
100 acres of homestead land will be
planted in cane this year. The change
has been made mostly by Japanese,
whose lots are adjoining the planta-
tion.-HilO Tribune.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-17
STOCK EXCHANGE.

Sales, on the board: 25 Kihei, 16.
Bid: Kihei, 16; Waialua assessable.
112B
Asked; American paid up, 200;
American assessable, 140; Hawaiian
Agricultural, 30O Kahuku, 200; Kihei,
IL. Oahu, 300; Ookala, 1876; Waialua as
sessable, ia; Waialua paid up, 1856;
Wilder Steamship, lis; Inter Island,
165; Oahu Railway stock, $50.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-17
OPPOSE WAR.
Makawao Debating Society Stands
With the Gear.

MAKAWAO, April 15.-The Makawao
Debating Society held it's regular dis
cussion in the parlors of Paia Foreign
church last evening. The question at
issue was Resolved, that war is bene-
fetal to a nation" Charles w. Bald
win and William BeclSwith debated in
the affirmative and w. S. Nicoll and
George Baldwin in the negative.
The vote on the question by the au-
dience was in favor of the negative,
8 to 5.
The subject of the next debate Is,
Resolved, that the contract labor sys-
tenn is not beneficial to the best inter-
ests of Hawaii"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-17
ALWAYS THE BEST.

On every steamer Camariuos receives
fresh goods from the Coast. His facili-
ties at the Coast for securing the best
on the market cannot be el;celled. AS
for Hawaiian fruits and vegetables, he
is fortunate in having a plantation Of
his own. When you cannot get what
you wish in fruits and vegetables at
Camarinos', King street, 1t is safe to
conclude that it cannot be found in the
city.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-17
THE WEATHER,

Bureau, Punahou, 30 p. m.
Wind fresh northeast, sky clear, or
binary trade wind weather with slight
sprinkling showers.
Morning minimum thermometer So,
midday maximum do rs; barometer,
30.12 steady; rainfall, .06; humidity, 81
per cent; dew point, 81.
CURTIS ]. LYONS,
Observer.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-17
ASSESSMENT NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the sec
ond assessment, 10 per cent, of Kihei
Plantation Company will be due and
payable on May 1st, at the office OF
Alexander & Baldwin, Judd building.
JAS. p. COOKE,
Treasurer
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-17
ANOTHER GREAT SALE.

L. b, Kerr must have room for new
goods to arrive, and will commence to-
morrow morning another great sale of
dry goods. Prices will be cut to a
point beyond any former sales.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-04-17
NEW SCHOOL.

HILO, April 1.-THE new Kaiwiki
school was opened last Monday with
an attendance of about fifty scholars.
Mrs. Barber is appointed in charge,
with Mr.. Kuhn as assistant.