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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-02-27

the representative of the Americans
residing in Hawaii" as he calls him
self, has resulted in an unreserved
adoption of the Hawaiian land system,
but has put upon it the heavy burden
OF expensive litigation and delays, and
uncertainties, which any one can i'm
pose upon poor American who wishes
W get q piece of Government land. AS
qhe of. the committee remarked, Mr..
Edttle has not changed the. Hawaiian
land system, but has with much. stupid
Hy made it difficult for a poor man, to
get public land, because any dispute
r6ust be settled in Washington, and
THAT is an expensive affair" O., .
4H is!quitey probable that the fina1
cpufersnce committee may strike out
this provision for review in Wash,
ington.S
The striking out of all property
qualification in election matters. in
duced the committee to place the ap
pointment of the Supreme Court Judg'
in-the hands of the President instead
of leaving it in the hands of the Gov
ernor and a Senate chosen without an,
property qualifications.
The provision requiring that tn
! Governor should be a. citizen of tn
Territory was unanimously agree
upon. 1t was said in the debate tha
| Hawaii must not be cursed by carpet
/ baggers.." All of the Western me
spoke strongly on this point. No allu
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-02-27

Bill is now ready, and will probably be
presented, with the amended bill, to
the House tomorrow.
The debate in the committee room
has been interesting and suggestive.
The sections of the bill were taken up
one by one and discussed. The COM
mittee permitted any person to be
present who had an interest in Hawaii
an affairs. General Hartwell and Mr..
w. o. Smith were constantly called
upon for information regarding Ha-
waiian laws, and were encouraged to
make suggestions at any time. Repre-
senting generally the Opposition"
were CELSIUS Moreno R. w. Wilcox, Mr..
Caypless and Mr.. Little.
There had developed in the commit
tee debate some partisanship. The
number of the committee is seventeen.
The chairman, Mr.. Knox, desired espe-
cially that the report of the
committee should be unanimous, for
If it was it would greatly facilitate ac-
ton in the House. Several of the
Democratic members, acting upon in
formation given by the Opposition, de-
sired to make changes in the bill, and
especially they desired to strike out
the Hawaiian land laws and substitute
the Federal land laws. The ground for
making this change was alleged corrup-
tion of the Hawaiian Executive and Ju-
dietary as forcibly urged by Mr.. Lit
tie. The Republican members, always
anxious to secure a unanimous report,
offered a compromise, which was an
amendment requiring all land transac-
tions to be submitted to the Secretary
| of the Interior in Washington. This
amendment was accepted by the Oppo-
sition, but not willingly. Il had charg-
ed fraud and corruption and it was
| forced 10 accept a provision by Whlcn
a review in Washington could be had
Mr.. Smith and General Hartwell urged
that it would be a greater hardship on
| the poor man, if his application for z
piece of land should be opposed, and
the matter carried to Washington. Inc
! rich man would have every advantage
and it would make business for tht
lawyers. One of the committee salC
it would be a great misfortune to Ha
waii If the land agents of the Fedora
| Government took hold of the land IN
! terests. A further amendment wa:
made that the Secretary of the interior
might make rules and regulations re
auiring a review of the action of the
local agents.
The furious attacks of Mr.. Little
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-02-27
DIED AT WAIKIKI.
Solly Walters, Invalid Artist, Ex-
pired Yesterday.


Solly Walters, the well-known San
Francisco artist, died at Waikiki yes
terday at 2:30 p. M of consumption and
his body will be cremated this morn
ing. Mr.. Walters was, for many years,
an illustrator on. the Chronicle and
Wasp and other San Francisco publ
cations and has lectured. He lately
carried on a drawing school and did
special work such as making the illu-
minated covers of San Francisco New
Year and Christmas periodicals. AS
one of the earliest members OF the
Bohemian Club he was also prominent
in club life. Mr.. and Mrs. Walters
came here on sailing vessel six weeks
ago and had been staying at Waikiki
Inn. A victim of consumption the ar
tist knew there was no chance OF cure
but he hoped to lengthen his days in
this emollient climate. DR.. Cooper was
his physician and at the dying mans
request got permission from the Board
of Health to 'cremate the remains
Funeral services over the ashes viii
probably occur today. Mr.. Walters was
born in Vie ma. Austria. fifty-three
! years ago. EIo was an officer In the
| Austrian o-n.v and served in the war
of 1866. me to America in 1873
and was married in New York in 1SS3-
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-02-27
Takes a Cheerful View.

The Supervising Surgeon General of
the Marine Hospital Service writes
that he believes in comparatively
short time they will have the plague
under control in Honolulu. THE fact"
he says, that it has been checked in
Santos, and in Kobe, Japan, and in
Alexandria, Egypt, gives me confidence
in believing that it will be checked in
Honolulu"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-02-27

The Spanish Government has refused
a Parliamentary request for the corre-
spondence passing between itself and
it's military attache at Washington be
fore the war, on the ground that 1t
might prejudice the good relations now
existing with the United States.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-02-27

H. K. MEEMANO e. CO.-Contractors
and Builders, Painters, Paperhangers
and Decorators; all work neatly
done; office Fort St., back OF High
School. Honolulu.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-02-27

VIM. T. PATY.-Contractor and Build
er. Store and Office fitting; brick,
wood or stone building; shop Palace
Walk; residence Wilder Ave-, near
KeWalo
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-02-27
HAWAII At
WASHINGTON
How the Opposition
BungIed.
THE POOR MAN AND LAND
Col. Little and His Friends Have
Made a BIunder--0utIook
For Cullom Bill,

Washington. d. c., Feb. II, 1900.
The report of the House Commit
tee on Territories on the Hawaiian
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-02-27

MRS. ARLEIGH.-Formerly art en-
broideress for Sharpless Bros, Phil
adelphia, will give lessons in all
kinds OF Art Embroidery, Marie An
toinette, Flemish, and Point Lace at
B. T. Ehlers & Co., second floor. Or
ders taken.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-02-27

Oahu College opened yesterday with
seventy-one students.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-02-27

Secure your tickets for orpheum to-
night.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-02-27

MRS. B. F. McCALL.-Latest designs
in Tailor-Made Evening. Dinner
Gowns, and Wedding Trousseau, 73
Beretania st.
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PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
MUSIC.

COOKS MUSIC SCHOOL WILL open
on Monday, Feb. 26th. The. Love
building has never been infected
and the Board of Health did not re-
quire it to be fumigated.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-02-27
ANNIS MONTAGUE TURNER.-Vocal
Studio, "Mignon," 720 Beretania st.
CONTRACTORS.

]. A. BUTTERFIELD.-C and
Builder. Store and office fittings,
shop and repair work; Bell Tower
Bldg, Union St.; Tel. 702.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-02-27

JAMES T. TAYLOR, NJ. Am. Soc. G. e.
Consulting Hydraulic Engineer;
DaS Judd Blk. Honolulu.
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OPTICIANS.

S. E. LUCAS, SCIENTIFIC OPTICIAN
VIII be located, during the quaran-
tine period Of Block 10, at H. w. Fos-
ter & Co.'S, 200 Hotel st.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-02-27

T115As. v. e. DOVE, c.E.-surveyor
and Civil Engineer; offlce Campbell
block. upstairs (next to Bishop & Co.
bGnkl r. o. box 421; orders taken
Arr Cypewriting.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-02-27

]. MORGAN.-Opal Merchant, Jeweler
and Lapidary; Opal Cutting o Gpe-
cialty; No. School St., near bridge.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

MISCELLANEOUS.
HONOLULU MERCANTILE AGENCY
Room 10 Spreckels Bldg, Fort ST.;
J. II. Macpherson, Mgr; Collections
a Speciality; PROMPT REMIT
TANCES; NO FEE CHARGED UN-
LESS COLLECTION IS MADE.
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STENOGRAPHERS.

aTIG8 A. A. .ALLEN-Stenograp and
eyvist. McInerny Block, Fort St.;
ia 1ta.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-29
End OF JApS COMING In
Inspector Thinks Immigratton VIII
Stop-Ninety More From Victoria.
some Are Landed.

The thirty-six Japanese laborers that
came from Victoria on the steamer Utopia
were given permission to land yesterday
by the United States immigration inspec-
tors. Ninety more came on the Utopia
last night. also from Victoria. They were
detained. and will be examined today by
the inspectors
The Oriental liner Tosa Mara. which is
scheduled to arrive May 6, has 1000 JAP
anese immigrant passengers for Victoria
and Seattle. Each vessel arriving from
Japan" United States immigration Inspec-
tor Snyder said. brings about her steer
age capacity OF immigrants. This has
been SO for some time. but think the end
of the rush is in sight. As soon as the
matter began receiving public attention
the Japanese consus stationed on the Pa
cific coast telegraphed the imperial gov
eminent calling attention TO the exodus,
which I think has by this time been
stopped. The more ] investigate the mat
ter the more I am convinced that there
Is no concerted movement in the direction
OF contract labor importation. Hundreds
OF those who recently arrived have not
found employment"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-29
F0RTY-MILE RIVER CANAL.
Course, OF the stream To he Turned
to Lay hare $50 Acres of
Hydraulic Ground

Five Alaskan miners have conceived the
idea OF turning the course Of Forty-MiIs
river In order 70 work by hydraulic meth
DDS no acres Of the bed for placer gold
they are John Peterson. ~ Baker y
Peterson. L. Price and NJ. Rasmussen.
IN the furtherance OF their project thay
Will dig canal 50 feet long 50 fet deco
and 20 Vide. They began work on the
canal fifteen months ago, and expect 10
complete 4 this suWmer, Their OUTFIT In
Guides eight tons Or mining machinery
which they Will transport down the Yukon
on boat especially constructed for the
venture, Discussing their plans, Ras-
musssn said.
We shall build q so-foot steamer. ara
Win thls we expect 20 navigate the Yu-
kon and ascend Forty Mile 20 our claims
Our mines are IN the 'Klnk" OF the For
ty-Mus-the locations fsrthest up that
stream We have nine consecutive creek
claims, and in order to the more easily
work them are turning the river from
ITS old channel by means OF canal. With
the river turned we shall have $50 acres OF
the creek exposed and available FOR Nv.
draulic work by July l.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-29
IN WESTERN WASHINGTON.
A. n. Calder Returns From . Trip
and Reports the District Prosper
ous-Prospeets OF Crops.

In all Washington there is probably no
section OF the state IN more thoroughly
prosperous condition tnan the western
counties tfavmsed by the Seattle y In.
tcruatonal A Il. Calder. travelling paA-
scnger agent cf the Canadian Pacific. re-
turned yesterday from weeks trip
through SnohomisA. SkSSit and whatcom
conu,iea
'Tt would be hard to nnd a more proc
porous community than that Rsonx the
Seattle 4 International" he said yc,lsrday
There 10 not q town sieng the entire s.ns
that Is not doing a good BUSINESS. ana even
oetteg than last year, which was consid-
er@i a record breaker. At all tho nils a
larger number OF men are employed than a
year ago ana at better wages. This makes
money more Plentital. and the merchants
generally speaking are eeln~ a cash hasi-
meas.
During the present spring large num-
Der OF settlers have made their houes In
this district They are well prepared 70
stocking and supplying their farms after
the fashion o. Eastern farmers The fall
In The price % shingles has 80 far had no
eject. ara the general BELIEF sIncns mill
men 10 that the present condition will not
prevail for any length % time Ii 5 *
together again, and prizes Will become
The Indications are that The crops. both
AGRICULTURAL ana horticultural. throughout
tha district VII bs grs&ter thar 9 year ago.
general condition OF prosperity prevails"
DAYS trip in the Willamette valley. The
Canadian Pacific has Withdrawn its axen-
elias ron that territory. which will Dsx be
Included iu NJ, CNesFs tsErtteU.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-29

After having deliberated over the evil
dence since Friday afternoon at $3.50
o'clock the jury In the Victorine Margott
murder case reported to the criminal de-
partment of the superior court late yes
terday afternoon that 1t was unable to
agree upon a verdict and was discharged
1t is understood that upon the last ballot
the jury stood to for acquittal Dur
ing the course OF the day the men COM
posing the panel were summoned twice
before Judge Benson and admonished to
use their best judgment in an attempt to
arrive at a verdict, but the courts ad-
monition fell upon deaf ears. and at
o'clock the men were relieved from fur
Their consideration Of the case. The
trial has been an expensive one to King
county. and the prospect seems to now
warrant the statement that the expense
will be doubled before the matter II
finally disposed Of on account Of a retriai
of the woman. the date for which has
already been hxed.
After celebrating all night the fury
yesterday morning reported. to Judge
Benson that II was unable to arrive at
verdict The court told the members
that he considered that there was yet q
prospect Of one. and tho jury was return
ed to its chambers. At noon they were
again brought into the courtroom and
questioned as to their progress. Each
man on the panel. save one. told the
court that In his opinion the Jury was
hopelessly divided. Tho lone Juror
averred, in the face of the opposing
eleven. that he thought they could agree.
and once more the twelve men were re-
manded into the custody Of the bailiffs
Finally at 1 o'clock they were brought
In for the last time and questioned.
Your honor" said the foreman. I'VE
are no nearer a verdict than we were
when the case was first submitted to us.
and do not think 1t possible that We can
arrive at one"
Turning to the counsel for the defend
ant Judge Benson asked the attorneys II
they were willing to have the Jury dis
I'VE are satisfied that there 10 no use in
holding them longer" responded Attorney
p. D. Hughes.
Then you will be discharged from fur
Their consideration Of the case. gentle
men," said Judge Benson and the worn
out men. who had been in what might
be termed close confinement for five days,
left the jury box with q look OF relief, II
not satisfaction. written upon their coun-
tenances.
Attorney Hughes requested the court to
fix the woman's bail so that she might
be given her liberty pending a second
while he could not say positively that
the defendant would be admitted to bail
II her counsel would indicate that the
woman would give q bond in the sum
Of IS 900 for her appearance when wanted
he would consider the matter. Judge
Benson. with the consent OF counsel for
the prosecution and defendant fixed June
will again be arraigned upon the charge
of murderfng Costello
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-29

Romance asd Reality Of TIVE Letters
ana the Bureau Of Information.


Mixed with the reality Of the Puget
touch Of romance. Secretary Moore sent
out 40 letters concerning Seattle to lead
ing business men of the East, last month
and then came n sequel of the nature Of
Tier Bright Smile Hannts Me Still." and
twenty Years ANer."
When a young man more than twenty
years ago Mr.. Moore paid some atten-
her buggy riding and TO theaters quite
frequently. At that time the young man.
who was destined in the future TO. spread
Information Of Seattle broadcast. had not
thought OF marriage One night he had
taken her TO the theater. and hung over
<he front gate IN the gloaminw longer
than usual. when he got home ne wrote
her 2 letter stating that he did not de-
Airs her TO consider his attentions as be-
ting any more serious than company for
sompany's sake.
A few months later the maiden married
q wfdower with six children and some
property From that day twenty.six
fears ago. he did not hear from her
ANain TIN yesterday. In tho course OF time
che presented her husband with enough
morn children TO make an even dozen
One Of Mr.. Moore's letters was pub
lUhed In the East. The woman saw the
signature 20 the published letter and
wrote 10 him. Mr.. Moore received n es-
tstday. She wrote that seeing his name
at the bottom Of the published letter she
Thought she would write him few lines
for the sake ~ old times she stated
that she had preserved the cold letter
he had written her that nisht so man.
years ako. and N he liked sha would
esnd n 20 htsn Go read provided he would
promise TO return Il 20 her
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-29
MANY DEFENDANTS PLEAD.
Six Alleged Criminals Assert Their
Innocence and Have Trial.
Daya Fixed.

Six alleged criminals were arraigned In
the superior court yesterday morning be-
fore Judge Benson and given opportunity
to plead. Each defendant entered plea
of not guilty and had assigned to him
a date upon which he will face a jury In
the criminal department in an attempt to
prove his innocence.
Robert and Orion Keith. who are ac-
cused of robbing Barney Gray of $50 on
April is, will be tried on May 20.
Thomas Handy. who Is accused OF OBJ
tanning money under false pretenses from
DIR. ]. Eugene Jordan. will be called up
for trial on May 4.
Frank LeLound. who on April II Is al
legged to have robbed John McCallick OF
$35, will face jury on May q.
]. A. Kosher and ]. ID. Thompson. whose
answer to the Information charging them
with embezzlement was published In yes
terday's Post-Intelligencer,w were refused
a continuance by Judge Benson. The
defendants demanded separate trials,
which will be granted them.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-29
uxITEs WITH MAYOR HuMEs.
Former rro.eeutinx Attorney Miiiei
Joins HIS Law Firm.

The law Arm 90 which Mayor Humes has
been az the head since he retired from
the superior court bench three years ago
will tomorrow admit into the partner
ship John r Miller. foremfly prosecuting
attorney for the county.
Mr. Miller IS recognized as one % the
leading lawyers and advocates OF the local
bar. having conducted the Office OF pros
ecuting attorney fer TWO terms with dis
t.ngulshed ability and uniform success
The Arm will be known "a Hurnes, Miller
a Iysons, and will continue In she offices
occupsed hy the present Arm Of Humes a
Iysous in the Bailey building.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-29

The Northwestern Commercial Com
pany, 20i and 200 Pioneer building who
are operating the steamship Centennial.
have chartered the bran new four-mast
now at Tacoma, and will load her with
a cargo Of lumber, coal and rnerchan-
disc for Nome. and send her out not later
than May 8; cheap rates. Those want
ing space must arrange for the same
at once. For rates. etc, apply 10 the
company. sss
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-29
Chies OF Police q. Happy.

chisf OF Police Reed was feeling hanpv
yesterday tecalsee Of the arrival ~ a new
vViv@t esrpe, for his private offlc~ lie a
g~ttins a hrana new aest and will 80 IA
part from the traditions ~ the station a.
~ hang curtains on the windows While
hers &C tho fegce shake their heads ouin.
cslaiy over the Innovations Their spartan
tastes DO not permit them 20 believe IN such
fvxrsxfy
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-29

Peter Szymonski. who was on Monday
last convicted OF assault in the superior
court. was sentenced by Judge Benson
Yesterday morning to term Of ninety
DAYS In the county jail The defend
ant was originally charged with criminal
assault but the Jury found that the evil
dencs aid not warrant a conviction for
an offense greater than simple assault.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-29
This Country a. Empire.

Irving De. Young. n native OF Ireland.
was admitted 10 citizenship by Judge
Moore In the superior court yesterday.
During the examination OF the applicant
for citizens papers he appeared greatly
confused. though his answers In response
TO the questions propounded him by
Judge Moore were correct. except In one
instance. When the court asked him
the form OF government under which
he lived. De Young thought II was an
empire
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-29
Notice.

TIE Nerihsrn Pssine Overland train
Will have Seattle A. tS . m. gp 60 and
taciuding Aprii Sth ana from Aaril VIII
10 MAY ~ inclusive VIII leave Al rs
=. n On ans aftsr MAY 81 two dallv
trains one leaving At
lsE n N. and North Coast Limited at
f.0 q m.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-29
THREE DEGREES GRANTED.
Superior Judge Benson Separates
Mtamafed COupIea

Three divorces were granted In the
criminal department OF the superior court
yesterday. All were uncontested and
each plaintiff alleged statutory grounds
Sarah II. Bales was granted decree
separating her from Louis l.. Bales, a
well known Alaskan guide and prospector.
Myrtle Mari obtained legal separa alton
from Jacob w. MARI. Ollie Packer was
divorced from Solomon Packer.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-29

Hugh Henry obtained verde; for 81 40
IN the superior court Yesterday In his
so 600 suit against the Grant street cleo
trio railway for injuries alleged to have
been received by a fall from one OF the
Defendants cars IN December last.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-29

OUR large cold storage plant enables us
to serve both our frst and second cabin
passengers with all seasonabie delicac ies
s, 5. E,ihu Thomson, Yeslsr dock. Tele-
phone Red 1881.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-29
MARGOTT JURY D|SAGREtS.
After Being Out "a Hours 1t Is
Ropelessly Divided.
STANDS FOR AcQuITTAL.

Twice By Judge Benson
to Use Best judgment in an At
tempt to Arrive at . Verdict, but
Reports Finally Its Inability TO
DO So, ana II observation-disclosures
Will De Retired On June II.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-29

DR. F. A CHURCHILL Is leaving for
New York city where he will spend three
months in the hospitals in the study OF
general surgery. During his absence DR..
Baldwin will have charge Of his Office and
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