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The Hawaiian gazette., 1905-05-05
MADE TEST LOOK rooL1sH.

Colonel Jones, the senior stenogra-
pher of the Judiciary, who has served
in the higher courts of Hawaii for
mOre than fifteen years in that capac-
ity, was the first to take the examine
tion required by the law of 1905. He
made the prescribed test of 100 words
n minute look foolish, as the follow
ing certificate on file shows:
"This is to certify that in accord
ance with the provisions of an act of
the Legislature of the Territory of
Hawaii. entitled 'An Act fixing the
qualifications of and providing for an
examination of official reporters of the
Circuit Court of the First Circuit of
the Territory of Hawaii, J. w. Jones
has this dav written in my presence
at the rate of two hundred and fifteen
words per minute for five consecutive
minutes. upon matter not previously
written by or known to him, immedi-
atelv read the same back and tran
scribed the same plainly and with &C.
curacy. l do therefore appoint said
J. w. Jones to the position of official
reporter of the Circuit Court of the
First Circuit. r
psbTitness my hand and the Seal of
the Circuit IOurt or the f1rst Nlrcult,
Territory of Hawaii, this 4th day Of
May, 1905.
(Seal) "w. J. ROBINSON,
"Third Judge, First Circuit Court"
TO KEEP HER DAUGHTER.
Wilhelmina B. Hall yesterday sued
for a restraining order to prevent her
husband, J. X. Hall, from taking their
daughter, Thelma, away from the Ter
ritory; also for the payment of an at
torney's fee and temporary alimony,
under the petitioners libel for di-
vorce fled on March 30. The return
day is Monday next.
COURT NOTES.
A directed verdict for the defendant
was found in the ejectment case of
Leialoha X. Al and w. r. Castle, trus-
tee, against Kapiolani Estate, Ltd,
before Judge Lindsay yesterday fore
noon.
Eva Hammer, executrix of the estate
of the late Flora Levey, has filed an
inventory showing the value of the es-
tate to be $1S91.70.
W. B. Jones moves to quash the ci-
tation procured against him by Rebec-
ca Kealakai, guardian of Anna X.
Jones, minor, to produce certain pa
pers.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1905-05-05

THE legislature has increased the
revenue of the Territory $4,000" said
Governor Carter yesterday. ut seems
a much faster rate. would like to
know where the money is coming from
The credit OF the Territory Is of much
more Importance than many Of the ap-
preparations that are being made"
The Hawaiian gazette., 1905-05-05
THE SENATORS WASTE
ONE ENTIRE DAY
Take an Adjournment that They Probably Did
Not Mean to Take, While House Talks
on and Completes Bill.

With the best of intentions threw away yes
terday. Literally thrown There is other term
the body did do it, either
out-generaled by the who
parently not inclined to labor
The House spent the greater part of the day talk but
finished consideration OF the departmental bill and will
pass the formally second reading today.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1905-05-05
S. MEAEULA
ACQUITTED
End Of Case From
Legislature
Of 1908.

Solomon Meheula was found not
guilty of gross cheat yesterday after.
noon, the jury returning its verdict at
ASA after an absence of about two
hours. Judge De Bolt forthwith. dis
charged the defendant. w. s. Fleming
of the Attorney Generals Department.
conducted the prosecution and G W..
Ashford the defense. Meheula was
charged with having cashed vouchers
Of the House of Representatives, while
he was its secretary in 1908, for Ha-
waiian law books, at SIS apiece, which
he did not deliver. About all the mem
bers of the House of that year were
witnesses, together with a great many
others.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1905-05-05

ne was lts secretary III loVo, LUZ La
waiian law books, at SIS apiece, which
he did not deliver. About all the MEM
bers of the House of that year were
witnesses, together with great many
others.
HOTEL SALE CONFIRMED.
Judge Robinson yesterday signed an
order confirming the sale of the prop
erty of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel Co.,
Ltd, on the report of M. T. Simonton,
commissioner, who was directed to ex-
ecute a good and sufficient deed to the
purchaser, Hawaiian Trust Co., Ltd.
The Fisher, Ables Co., Ltd, conducted
the auction sale and the price was
$4,000. A deficiency judgment for
$65, 191.15 against the defendant COM
pany was ordered to be entered.
The commissioner was allowed fee
of %l250. His proceedings in the mat
ter were highly commended by the
court and counsel on both sides, every
detail having been properly attended
to and not a hitch from first to last
having occurred.
HEIRS GET THE INSURANCE.
An order of final distribution, ap.
proving accounts and discharging ad-
ministrator, David Dayton, in the mat
ter of the estate of A. B. Scrimgeour,
deceased, was made yesterday by Judge
Robinson. 1t is decided that the sum
of $29S5 collected from the Western
Masons' Mutual Life Association con-
stitutes no part of the estate of de-
ceased, and ordered that the said sum
be paid to Allan r. Scrimgeour ana
Harold A. Scrimgeour, the legal heirs
and next of kin of deceased. 1t is
further ordered that the administrator
pay the balance in his hands, after
payment of costs, pro rata to the cred
itors. The estate will pay about 20
cents on the dollar.
PIONEER STOCK APPRECIATION.
Judge Lindsay confirmed the sale of
So shares of stock of the Pioneer Mill
Co., belonging to the estate of the late
Ely Peck, for $s377.S7. 1t is men,
toned in the petition and the order
that the shares were appraised on No
vember 4, 1908, at a value of $500,
The increase in the value of Pioneer
stock in eighteen months is thus shown
to be nearly 81 1-2 per cent.
CYcLoMERE TRACT CASE.
Judge Robinson will sit today for
taking the evidence of plaintiff in the
foreclosure suit of John F. Hackfeld
against G. s. Desky, trustee, and w
Wolters, relative to Cyclomere tract
Kewalo. Mr.. Hackfeld is about to
leave the Territory. After his evil
dence is obtained the case will be con,
tinued until the return of Judge Rob-
inson from his projected visit to the
mainland.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1905-05-05

ohfo's favorite son in preference to
Senator Foraker. Mr.. Taft's ambition
to become Chief Justice OF the Supreme
Court OF the United States is not likely
to be gratified, unless, with advancing
years, Chief Justice Fuller suddenly
decides that he has had enough OF ac-
tive service. There are. as yet, no
indications of such a decision on the
part of the Chief Justice, notwithstand-
ing the frequent asseverations of the
Republican politicians who would like
to see some good man OF their own par
ty displace a Democratic Judge.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1905-05-05
ITEMS PASSED.

Department, of Public Works:
General expenses $4,000, reduced
to $4,000.
Printing and advertising $72oo;
passed.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1905-05-05
WAIKIKI RENTALS.

Gen. Alexander Mckenzie, chief of
engineers OF the army, said today that
there had been several people ambi-
tious to occupy the cottages on the
property owned by the government at
Waikiki which was purchased for pur-
poses of fertilization. The idea SEEM
ed to be. the General said. that those
cottages could be leased for very
small rental. When 1t became plain,
however. that the rental ought to be
as much as s75 month, there was not
SO much anxiety.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1905-05-05

The House resolved itself into q
Committee of the Whole, with Rice as
chairman, on the departmental ex
penses bill. The items dealt with were
as follows:
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-06-01

The weather reporter has been do
ing good joint.
Miss Edna Beers spent last week in
Manning sewing for Mrs. Roy Swa-
ney.
Miss Gladys Wilson, of Audi bon,
visited over Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Mertz.
Grace and jim Cameron were on
our street bright and early last Sum-
day morning.
A church member who steals her
way into show can never steal her
way into Heaven.
Mrs. May Linn spent last Sunday
and Monday at the Denny home dur
ing the last sad rites Of Mrs. Denny.
Miss Moreno McDanlels visited
friends in Gray over Sunday. She
attended Commencement on the
side(D
Misses Grace Swaney, Mary Hig-
gins, Edna and Clio Beers took in the
sights in Audubon between trains
last Sunday.
Peter Ludwig is in Audubon this
week assisting in the f. w. Smith
drug store. He will return home in
q few days.
Mrs. Pearl Swaney and Baby Lynn
came in on the O'Clock last Friday
and remained at the Swaney home
until Sunday eve.
Mrs. John CARRIER is in Audubon
this week taking care of her new lit
tie grandson who put in his appear
ance last Friday. Grandpa John Gar
Der stands for the treats.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-06-01
GRAY

Miss Jennie Clarke is making a
combined business and pleasure visit
in Gray.
Invitations are out tor the wedding
OF Miss Verna B. Covault to Charles
r.. Dryden at MontezIma to take
place June seventh next.
Miss Covault is we'll known here
where she has visited with many
friends and relatives. The Journal
force extend congrat ula'ions.
Miss Bertha Shelley remained in
town after the exercises last Saturday
night and returned home Sunday
afternoon. She visited at the Jensen
home.
Rev. Fleming preached very fine
sermon over the body of Mrs. Denney
last Monday P. M. The remains
were laid away in the Cameron Cen
ter Cemetery.
: None SO blinl as those who will
4 not see.
That doesn't include the man who's
on spree.
He sees double.
A curious little incident occurred
last Saturday night at the school pro-
gram where Miss Dollie Audas lost
valuable. gold ring and after the
crowd had dispersed it was found in
the aisle where dozens of people had
trod-and unframed.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-06-01
Obituary.

The friends of Mrs. Denney were
shocked to hear of that lady's death
at her home last Sunday morning.
She had been i'll for long time from
that fatal malady, dropsy, but had
seemed no worse than usual until just
a day or two before her death. It
came very suddenly st the last aud
was painful shock to her immediate
relatives as we'll as TO her many
friends. Mrs. Denney leaves a hus-
band and single daughter at home to
mourn her death as well as number
of married children and hosts of
friends. We will hold Mrs. Denney
in kindly remem brance as long as we
live. She was conscientious
Christian, a devoted wife and mother
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-06-01

There was no DAD Fellow lodge
Saturday night because of the rain.
Miss Clio Beers is in Templeton
clerking in the New Store. She may
remain permanently.
Miss Lulu CLARK of Hamlin came
up Saturday and visited until Monday
with Miss Jennie Clark.
The Rebekahs gave an ice cream
supper after the program Saturday
night. About eleven dollars were re-
allied.
Miss Lillian Halford, one of our
next years teachers attended Com
mencement last Saturday night and
spent Sunday with her cousin Mrs.
Edison Farrell.
c. H. Wilde is buying cream in
Gray for the Beatrice Creamery Co.
He isin Gray Tuesdays and Fridays.
Ray Giltillan attended to it for him
last Friday. 126 pounds were taken
in the first day.
A birthday surprise class party
was given to Charlie Mclaughlin at
his home last Monday evening. The
classes of 1904 and 'O5 were there be-
sides the teacher and few other in
vited guests. After delightful eve-
ming at games etc. they were treated
to refreshments which did Mrs.
Mclaughlin great credit. The
Mclaughlin family are gifted in the
art of entertainiDg. Twasa rare treat
and very appropriate way in which
to end the commencement festivities.
| A reception was given by the teach
ers last Friday to their respective
pupils. The pupils furnished cake
galore and ice cream and cake were
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-06-01

served. Games were played and all
went home tired but reporting a
happy time.
Mrs. Swaney and Miss Grace are
planning a. very interesting trip
through the west during the summer
months. They will visit the Port
land Exposition, godown the coast to
San Francisco and come home by way
of Denver. They will start in about
two weeks.
The graduating classes of 1904 and
'05 were treated TO ice cream and
cake by their teacher after the pro-
gram, Saturday night. A table had
been beautifully decorated in pink
apd white by Miss Grace Swaney and
the class was presented with two fine
pink and white cakes by the Rebek-
abs.
Elmer Audas came home from Vail
last Friday to remain over Sunday.
Elmer is q full fledged druggist now
and is held very closely to his work.
He was kept busy while here, shak-
ing hands with old friends, all of
whom were more than pleased to see
him back. We are proud to send
such young men out into the world
as Gray products. and are glad to
know that they have kindly remem-
brances of their childhood home.
A surprise party was organized for
the benefit of Mr.. Ed Larson and wife
at the home of MIR. Lew Larson,
Wednesday evening. A goodly num-
Der Of friends were present. Games
and amusements were INDUCED in.
Refreshments of cake, fruit, nuts and
chocolate was served and pleasant
time was had in general. Mr.; Lar
son will 60 Immediately to Lake View
and take command of the Lake View
Royal Yacht Club, where he has
large interests.
A very pretty entertainment was
given st the N. w. A. hall last Sat-
urday night when the class of 1905
gave parting hand to their school,
mates and teachers and entertained
their parents and friends ina beauti-
full and appropriate manner. Short
orations were given which reflected
great credit upon all concerned. The
class which consisted of five girls and
one boy, viz, Ellen Altman, Matilda
Jensen, Dollie Audas, Beatrice Lance
lot, Sadie Lacy and Harry Fleming,
covered themselves with glory and
deserve much credit. The hall was
beautifully decorated in pink and
white and the class presented very
| fine appearance in their dainty CO.'S
tunes. The diplomas were presented
| by Rev. Fleming who gave splen-
did address to the class who are start
| ing out in life leaving their school
days forever behind them. After the
| diplomas were presented class play
was given which was fine. Besides
the class, Maylon Hepp, Ormsby
Beers, Roy Packard and Jay Lance
lot assisted and helped to make it a
success. The Glass of 'o4, radiant in
their colors of blue and white, acted
as ushers. Take it all IN all twas a
a very pretty program and one of
which we are justly proud. We shall
watch the graduates of 1905 with a
feeling of pride and pleasure and
know we shall not be disappointed.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-06-01
Fire inGray

The HI Walters barn was found to
be on fire Thursday afternoon. For
a time it threatened to be generally
destructive but by the energy of our
citizens and favorable wind it was
confined in a small space. Our little
chemical apparatus for fighting fire
is all o. X.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-06-01

and good neighbor. Her influence
will last through coming generations.
We extend our sincerest sympathies.
DR.. Richards of Audubon will be in
Gray, Wednesday next June 7th
with full line of glasses and
spectacles. If your eyes are troub-
ling you in the least don't put off
having spectacles fitted to them.
Many men and women today are
blind because of this delay.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-06-01
Horses Wanted

| will be in Extra Friday June End
1905 for the purpose of buying good
horses for the market. 1 want them
from four to fifteen years old. Would
buy come that are thin in flesh if
FRANK O. NIKLASON
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-06-01

Miss Essie Herrick is the happy
owner of two beautiful pictures of
burnt Red Wood sent by her broth
er in Californa who received second
prize at the Worlds Fair for work of
that kind.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-06-01

Jack Connrardy returned from
Tabor college Monday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-18

Il. j. Freeman, Bob Ping and A. f.
Drake, constituting the Audubon Mar
tial band, left Monday for Oskaloosa
to attend the state encampment of the
G. A. II. Others also going were John
Brockway, Jake Lafoy, A. j. Eddy,
b. f. Darnold, Joe Ridpath and Clark
Wilson. Mr.. Brockway is the dele
gate from the post here. AS Oskaloosa
or Mahaska county was the home al
the time of enlistment of Messrs Brock.
way, Ridpath and Wilson, it will be
an unusually interesting occasion fol-
them.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-18

j. L. Rippey received word few
days ago of the death of his brother,
DR.. Rippey, who died at LaJunta,
Colo, whittier he went from Kingsley
for his health some time ago. Mr..
Rippey went to Omaha and met them
bringing the body back. Mrs. Rippey
and the children, and the old father
and sister who came up from Madi-
son county, have gone to Kingsley,
where the funeral will be. DR.. Rippey
was here taking care of the practice
of DR.. Brooks when the latter was In
the legislature several years ago.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-18

Last Saturday night from about
of rain fell Observer Kellogg says
May is making record, $40 inches
having fallen from May to l5 Last
year only 3.42 inches fell in all Of
May. So much rain is retarding corn
planting. Botna was on tear
Several bridges were washed out in
the east part Of the county, one near
j. III. Maharg's, one near w. w.
Weston's and one near Hamp Jones
that we have heard of.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-18

In this issue appears a statement
signed by all the members of the
board of supervisors that, provided
the court house electionScarries, they
will keep the expense of the new court
house and its furnishings inside the
$65, 900. This is complete answer to
some directors. They can do this ii
they make the specifications before
hand, let it by contract and stay
by the specifications. The people
have confidence in the ability and
integrity of the board.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-18

The Presbyterian churches the world
over will celebrate the four hundreth
anniversary Of the birth Of John Knox
next Sunday. Knox was the great
Scotch reformer. At the request of
parliament he reorganized the church
of Scotland after the Presbyterian
plan. Rev. S. Conybeare will tell of
his life and work at the morning SER
vice and also at Hamlin in the after
noon. No evening service on account
of baccalaureate service at the M. Il.
church.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-18

The memorial day program is pub
lished in this issue. Audubon has for
years made the observance of this day
a special event. Business men close
their places of business, farmers for
many miles around come in and bring
their families. With speeches and
music patriotism is taught. II is a
beautiful occasion and occurs at a
beautiful time of year. For the last
several years home orators have done
the speaking. No exception is made
to that arrangement this year. Every
body ought to attend.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-18

DR.. Fulton's' uncle, A. G.. Fulton,
of Atlantic, died last week and was
buried Sunday. He was an old resi-
dent there and was a very highly re-
spected citizen. The Telegraph said
of him in it's Monday issue: He was
well known from one end of the county
to the other, for his sterling worth,
for his honesty and integrity and for
his universal fairness to all men"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-18

Carl Niklason, Franks brother,
was almost killed "a week ago today.
He was hauling some bailed hay on
the Westrope farm west OF town when
some of the hay tumbled forward
knocking him onto the horses. He
was kicked, dragged and run over
Several ribs were broken and he was
unconscious for II good while. DR..
Childs was called. He is in q fair
WAY TO recOYer.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-18

The names OF the high school grad
yates this year are Franc Anderson,
Anna Artist, Auetta Earhart, Clara
Oelka, Drusa Ross, Helen Walburn,
Neda Mastersen, Olive Gardner, Cur
It's Earhart and William Kile. May
20, or Friday Of next week will be the
time Of graduation and Pres. Shelton,
of Simpson, will deliver the address.
There will be class day exercises next
Wednesday at p. IN. in the high
school room
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-18

Mrs. J. A. Nash returned home Tues
day from Des Moines, and from at
tending the biennial state convention
of Women's clubs at Waterloo last
week. Mrs. Nash was highly honored
by that organization, being elected
corresponding secretary of that large
and influential organization.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-18

Miss Sara Butterton, well known to
our people here, who went to OklahO-
ma with her folks few years ago,
writes us to change the address Of her
copy of the REPUBLICAN, to Mrs. Guy
X. Barker, so as to correspond with
her present name.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Ii. b. Wilson went
Monday to Corning where they will
visit Ms. and Mrs. Frank Reinemund.
They will then go up to Bonesteel and
spend some time there with their child
rem. Mr.. Wilson is much improved
in health, but is not as strong as he
was previous to his illness.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-18

Doctor Richards the occulist and
optician has located in the Office for
merly occupied by DR.. Jackson, one
door north Of DR.. Brooks Office,
where he can be found every after
noon. Examination of the eyes free.
Charges for glasses reasonable and
all work guaranteed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-18

Tom Railsback is very low with
dropsy at his home in the south part
of town. He and his wife moved here
u few months ago from their home in
Audubon township, where they had
lived few years, SO he could be close
to q doctor.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-18

Mrs. F. p. Hooker and Mrs. G. H.
Jones returned Saturday from Wash
ington where they had been attending
the p. E. O. State convention. They
report fine time and good conven-
ton although the weather was incon-
veniently damp most of the time they
were away. Mrs. Hooker carried off
the Audubon honors, being elected
delegate to attend the Supreme grand
chapter to be held at Thornton, Ind,
in October. Washington received the
sisterhOOd with open arms and enter
tanned them royalty. The yellow and
white we're in evidence everywhere and
the five pointed star in many beauti-
full effects of electric light, shone in
the large store windows. Mayor AL
bertson addressed the open meeting
in an exceptionally wise and witty
speech of welcome and the musical
talent of the city quite captured the
convention with their fine production.
Miss Edith Prouty, of Humboldt, will
serve the state chapter as president
next year and Keokuk gets the next
convention.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-18

Mr.. Russell, who lives in the edge
of Guthrie county, the man who is ia
mlliarly called "Crazy Russell, d" is
doing the road grading for Melville
township this season. Mr.. Russell
has the reputation of being the best
hand at road grading in the two
counties.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-18

The annual sermon to the gradual
ing class will be preached by Rev. A.
A. Walburn in the Methodist church
next Sunday evening at O'Clock.
The other pastors and congregations
are invited to attend.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-18

Matthias & Hansen have traded a
100 acre farm in Woodbury. county
for a $l2, 900 stock of general merch-
andize in Maxwell Story county.
Albert Matthias and II. A. Christensen
went last evening to invoice the stock.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-05-18

J. p. Lair, M. Scharff, Fl. H. Dim
mick, j. j. Dimmick, j Coonrardy,
DIR. Oldaker, Doug Hamlin, Fred Bar
telt and Chas. Scharff, of Extra, and
c. T.. Mertz, of Gray, were among the
out of town members of the masonic
fraternity who participated in the fun
eral ceremonies Tuesday.