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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-07
A Few Small Fires Are
Promptly ES|IiIlgSishsdI.'
Mis-. Corey WIN Entertain
Mgthadist Ladies Aid.


.. E. Frost and family of Belfast and
his sister, Miss Carrie Frost of st. AL
bans, who passed the Fourth here with
their brother, E. /. Frost, left Tuesday
for Belfast
Mrs. T. G. Lancey and children with
Reta Pushor Mrs. w. r. Hunnewell,
Mrs. w. M. harrington and Mrs. w. S.
Hill enjoyed an outing Tuesday at
Ringwood, making the trip in teams.
G, j. Chase of Dover arrived Tues
day, called by the death of his BROTH
| err, Chas. Chase. The funeral will be
held at his late home at l o'clock this
afternoon.
Rev. and Mrs. o. II. Tracy OF New
Hampton, N. H., formerly of the Free
Baptist church in this town, are visit
ing friends here. -.., 80.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. r. Haines returned
Tuesday from Lakewood, where they
went Sunday to join Mrs. F. w. Briggs,
who is passing this week with her
mother, Mrs. Edith Shepherd.
Mrs. w. S. Hill returned Tuesday
from Dover where she accompanied
Mr.. Hill on a business trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abraham Bachelor or
Oakland were guests Tuesday OF Rev.
and Mrs. F. B. Schoonover.
Members of the Methodist Ladies'
Aid Society will be entertained Thurs
day afternoon at the home Of Mrs N.
c. Corey. fi-
Frank I. Shaw is confined to his
home by illness.
Tresa Emerson left Monday for an
extended visit with relatives In Fred
ericton, N. B.
w. E. Hackett and Mrs. Hackett OF
Skowhegan visited here Tuesday.
Rev. and Mrs. Herman Brady of
Mattapan, Mass, arrived Tuesday.
called by the death of Mrs. Brady's ia
ther, Charles Chase. A son, Charles f.
Chase of Exeter, is also here to at
tend the funeral. t4.,
A few srnan" fires set Monday were
promptly extinguished, as were two
or three small wood fires Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-07
$S2,0O4.45

1t was ordered that $4,000 of the pre-
mium received on the sale of the bonds
be used as a sinking fund. Accompany
ing this order was request to the su-
prone court that the city ordinance be
changed SO that each administration APP
propriate $1,000 each year to be used as
sinking fund.
Ordered that the city clerk have a COM
plete set of the city reports bound and
placed in the clerks office. 1t was given
passage.
petition for crossWalk in front of
the Merrill, Runnells & Mayo mill was
granted and the one in front of the old
mill on Lockwood street will be trans
ferred. '.'.s
1t was ordered that Aug. be the time
after which the taxes be paid.
The committee on streets and sewers
recommended that sewer be placed on
Walnut street and that the one on Bur-
leigh street be extended 200 feet; als0f Hat
gravel sidewalks be laid on Beacon, Bur
leigh and Swan streets, Drummond ave-
nue., Spruce street and the east side of
Elm street from Spring street to Western
avenue all of which recommendations re-
ceived favorable action.
Lias Mayer was refused a billiard and
pool room license.
1t was voted to give regular police
officers vacation of one week with full
pay.
An order providing that for the purpose
of taxation normal valuation be placed
on the Sawyer Publishing Co, providing
said plant shall continue in operation 10
years from date, also providing that the
same is sold or leased to outside parties.
was tabled in council
An order whereby the mayor, one alder
man, two councilmen, one member of the
beard of education and two citizens shall
comprise committee to have charge of
the construction of the High school.
The board adjourned at Is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-07
CANAAN.

A very pretty wedding was solemntzed
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. r: H. Har-
ris Wednesday, June 80. at o'clock.
when their only daughter. Shellie Fiay.
was united in marriage with Walter FL
wood Farnham. only son of Mr. and Mrs.
George Farnham of this town. The cere-
Leighton, Portsmouth, N. H.. in the.
presence of a large number Of relatives
and friends. the single ring service being
used. They were unattended. The ring
bearer was Miss Bernice Holt of Show
hogan. The house was beautifully deco
rated with evergreen and summer flow
ers. The ceremony was performed un-
der an arch Of evergreen from which
%as Wsdd SreS 9s ayy ass
Mrs. .Lettie Foster of this town. The
bride was very prettily gowned In q white
lace and batiste cut princess. After the
ceremony an informal reception was held.
after which delicious refreshments were
served. Those who assisted were: Misses
Edwina Atkins of Watervilie Mabel
Smith, Eva Williams. Susie Holt and
Katherine Keene of Canaan. Miss MayrIle,
Peavey presided at the punch bowl. Mr..
and Mrs. Farnham were the recipients
Guiding silver and cut glass. The newly
welded couple left in an automobile for
Massachusetts where they will pass their
%as blue rh Soe Mt gahs e ae
naan High school 'o3, after which she
took a special course In Kindergarten
work at Bangor. She taught a year In
Skowhegan, but the past four years has
been a very successful teacher in the
Primary school in this town. The groom
tute oa, and has taken special ;caurse
at University Of Maine. They win go to
housekeeping in Orono in September,
where Mr. Farnham has position as
teacher at the University Of Maine.
Z Miss Mabel Blackwell of Shawmut Is
the guest of Miss Susie Holt
Mrs C. v. Emerson of Lewiston Is visi-
ting her sister. Mrs Geo. Smith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-07
Roqers-Gaqne.

Joseph Rogers and Miss Mary T.
Gasne, both of this city, weIs united
III n.tlfsriage Monday at the church of
the Sacred Heart by Rev. FIR. kealy.
They will reside on Ticonic street. .
Mr.. and Mrs Rogers ON their return
TO their home, were accorded a grand
ovation by the citizens in general of
that section. Large signs We're painted
and hung over the entrance oil the
house so that all might know the rea-
son of the demonstration. A huge bon
fire was started directly in front of the
house and the celebration was con-
tinued until late at night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-07


Supt. J. C. Fuller of the Coliseum OF
the Central Maine Fair is making
things hum in his departments. AS
this will he his last year in connection
with the fair he is more than anxious
to excel last years exhibit He will
introduce many new features; one
which he is very DESTROYS of having is
great .Cariadians government exhibit
several communications having passed
between Mr.. Fuller and the Canadian
government They will send an agent
to confer with Mr.. Fuller and if the
conditions are favorable, they will
make one of the. largest exhibits ever
made in Maine. For the past week
Supt Fuller has kept the wires red hot
with Western millers in regard to the
bread contest. This is one of the great
est features of the fair. 1t was the
talk all over Maine before and after
last years fair. This year it will be
bigger and better than ever Already
ne has % barrels of the leading brands
Of tlour to give away at the coming
fair In the past few days he has re-
,eived kilograms from the William Tell
people offering bills; Town Talk, d
bills; Rob Roy, 3 bbls:; Royal, bills;
Wasllburn-Crosby Gold Medal, 1-2
bills: CeresOta, 2 bbls.; Diamond, $40
in gold; Dirigo, 1 bbl.; Old Reliable,
1-2 bbls; Ideal, 1 Dbl, also several
,thers are expected to be heard from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-07

The Board of Registration went into
/ .sssion Tuesday morning for the COM
mo election to be held Monday, July
Il, at which time the citizens will vote
~ the police bill given passage at the
.soent session of the Legislature. Bus
moss Tuesday was very quiet, but few
names being changed or added. The
hoard consists, of C. e. Matthews,
chairman, Harry Dubor and Arthur
Dayiau. The hours will be from to
q A. NJ; 8 to,5 and Z to p. NJ. with
the exception of Friday, when the ses-
slor will close at 5 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-07
CHINA.

Ned Washburn of Colby College is at
home on vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Whittemore and
two sons of Roxbury are occupying
their new cottage for the summer.
C. w. Sheen and family OF RoXbury
have arrived at their summer cottage.
Mr. Sheen has rust placed a new launch
on the lake. 49,.
Mrs. Stewart of Mt. Vernon, n. T.. IS
a guest at Oak forest for the season.
The Longfellcw School League gave
an entertainment at the, schooihouse
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-07
FAIRFIELD CENTER.

Emma and George Anderson have
gone to Old Orchard for the summer.
Mrs. Luther Allen and Ed are at
tending campmeeting at Portland.
Alice Moor of Skowhegan, who has
been visiting at Charles Tobey's, has
returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Jennings and
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Kimball of Angus
ia We're in town Sunday. .:l
I Mr. and Mrs. Henry Blake of Mich
igan ARE visiting her mother, Mrs. H.
A. Ames.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-07
The Last Call.

,T"..lere will be an important and last
meeting Of the general committee AZ
,7-30 Wednesday night at city council
rooms to wind up entirely the Aaffadys'
Of the celebration. All Of those hay
ing accounts against the celebration
committee remaining unpaid should
present them in clear form. properly
itemized and approved by "a member
of whatever committee may have aus.
thorized them, either to II. e Andrews
treasurer, or to some member Of the
general committee on .yer before
"wednesday evening. sss4t.e /. /,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-07
q J! u -
SkoWHECAN.

A meeting of the board of State as
SCISSORS was held Tuesday in the SUI
preme court building to enable the
board to obtain information as to the
valuation of all wild land property in
Somerset county A meeting will be
held Thursday at the hotel in Bling
ham for the same purpose.
Dr. H. A. Wood left Tuesday for Wa
terviIle, where he will inspect the U.
o. G. c.
The Skowhegan town team lost two
games Monday. Oakland defeated them
10 to and later in the afternoon Mad
ison did the same trick by the score of
IS tc 2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-07

Misses Ethel A. and Florence NJ Col
ford, twin sisters, who are lawyers at
the national capital We're recently adj
mitted to practice before the United
States Supreme Court. The young
women are both able and attractive,
and they resemble each other SO close
iy that only their friends can dis
-tinguishs them apart. They are ma
tives of Nova Scotia. but have lived
most of their lives-they are now in
the early twenties-in. Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-07

Charles Bradlee of this city, son of
Rev. C. w. Bradlee of Bath, has recent
ly heen elected to the position of in
structor in manual training in the
Rockland public schools. Mr.. Bradlee's
past experience qualities him for this
position. He took course several years
ago in q. school in Syracuse, N: Y, and
his knowledge of wood work is broad.
Since he has been in this city. he has
been in the employ of the Waterville
& Fairfield Electric Railway Co. in the
capacity of inside wireman. His prac-
teal experience will greatly benefit
him in his new duties. He with sever Ms
connection with the company and COM
mence his new work this fall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-07

Master Kenneth Turner. the seven-
year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Horace
g. Turner. should have mention tor
his soldierly bearing on the white pony
at the head Of the Sons of Daniel
Boone" xin the parade on Monday. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-07

Passenger Train No. 4,'going west at
2.20 for Portland via Augusta, was
just leaving the station Tuesday af-
ternoon, when Michael Tullya the flag
man at the lower College avenue cross
ing, noticed, that the engine was
coupled to the baggage -Sar saenly. by
chains The knaekle On, the coupler
was in some.way defective and did not
catch. The train was stopped and the
trouble repaired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-07
High School Committee
Decides on Gilman Flat.
{. A. Vose Is Elected SeaIeT
OF Weights and Measures.
Roll Of Accounts Approved Other
Business Transacted.

The July meeting of the city govern
ment was held Tuesday evening, Mayor
Redington presiding. The usual amount
of routine business was transacted
along with many important matters.
The meeting was called at S.15 and all
but Alderman j. l.. Fcrter We're pres
ent in the upper branch.
Immediately at the opening of the
meeting tie boards went into joint SEES
sion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-07

| John B. Hubbard State Relief Corps,
No. So, will hold this. afternoon the last
meeting before vacation. A social skour
will be enjoyed and Picnic lunch
served. .tsf. fHfs5se - = ~ 1is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-07

orders were issued Tuesday to start
stage line between Waterville and
csina to connect with the morning
ain from Albion to Wiscassett. This
In restore, the morning mail service
4 towns cut OF by the discontinuance
4 the narrow gauge road between
weeks Mills and Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-07

Club women proposing to attend the
Field day at Lakewood are reminded
that special train will leave this city
at p. M, this afternoon for -Skowhe-
gan. 1t is hoped that a5large number
will go, as the afternoon promises to
be one of great enjoyment, With faV-
orite guests, an entertaining program
and a social hour at the supper table
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-07

rho Taconnet baseball team of Wins
,.w will go to Winthrop this afternoon
~ ~ the first game with that team in
:. w. trolley League series. The Winslow
...m homes to retain its lead in the
landing. 49,. -, ...,.....
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-07

! Mrs. Mercy A Chadbourne started
yesterday for Massachusetts,, where
The will make an extended visit with
relatives She was accompanied by
her grandson, Frank o. Dean, who will
study at the Harvard Summer School.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-07

N. T. Bowker, proprietor of the Park
hotel was arraigned in the municipal
court Tuesday afternoon on charge OF
illegal keeping of liquors. His case
had been postponed from Saturday.
He was found guilty and sentenced to
pay a fine of 500 and costs with an
additional sentence of 60 days. He
was represented Fred w. Clair and
appealed. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-07

VS.. Moore. Nelson: -Hussey, IL "A. M.
2SS-Downes VS.. Bigelow.4s..H ussey;
Philbrook, 2 P. M. 295-Spang VS.. Ellis
Brown Field. P. NJ.
Monday, July T.: 317-Moseley VS..
King. Atchley; Brown, 10 A. NJ.
Tuesday, July 10: --a5-Roberts VS.
Foss. :, Hunton: Field, 9 A. NJ. -22s77-
Stewart VS.. White.s Hunten; Bowman.
10 A M,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-07

Prof. Franklin w. Johnson, formerly
principal of Coburn Classical Institute.
was in the city for a short time Tues
day, coming from Calais. He left on
the afternoon New York express for
New York City. Prof. Johnson is one
of the executive officers of the Univer-
sity of Chicago, having in charge the
secondary schools, also being the Of
fetal visitor to the secondary schools.
He is going to New York for the pur-
pose of taking an advanced course
from professor at Columbia Univer
sity, which will be in line with his
work. Prof. Johnson was graduated
from Colby with the Glass of 81 and
while in the city called .on a large
number of former acquaintance. s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-07

James P. Marston, instructorin Engs
|lish at the Stuyvesant High school,
New York City. has been guest Of
his mother. Mrs. w. F. Marston, for the
past few days ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-07

rho marriage intentions of James w.
9TH, and Miss Clara L. hurry, both
Z This city. have been recorded at the
ssrk,s office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-07

Geo Hall. of Boston. formerly prin-
cipal of Hallowell High school. ID Wis
iting Elmer c. Douglass. Middle street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-07

r,,rr we're arraigned AT the session of
Is. municipal court Tuesday for intox-
- zion All paid their fines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-07

DIR. and Mrs. Charles E. III. Beane
left yesterday for two-weeks visit to
friends at Bremen .lF4t - g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-07

Miss Julia Holbrook of Newport is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Leslie w. Will
liams.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-07

Nos Rcna Shine left Tuesday forsher
~ in Orono. where she will remain
short vacation. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-07
WlscASSET,. WATERVlLLE
FARiltNGToN R'Y CO..

June 81. 1903.
.GOlNG S0uTH-Leave Albion 62O-11 90
IN q M, No. Albion 632-1!.iG A. NJ. stops
WI, nneh c@gnaaed.9f on notice to the conduc-
NJ, NJ Cnina' G4-lLD A. M. Palermo 100
Wsa n sTnaied or ON notice to conductor
weeks Mills 100 A. NJ. 1910 p. NJ. Wind
~ r ,S "A NJ \. 80 p. NJ Maxcy's 7.3S A.
na. NJ; a..S T. M, stops when signaled or on
'I ,e % conductor; Cooper's Mills $50 A.,
III pS !; NJ No. Whitefield 500 a. M.
Hsar M n, Wshitefield s.15 A. NJ. LIS P NJ.
ts raS % Iae' SS A: NJ. l.38 p. NJ. Alma Cen
n ul Ss M. las p. NJ, stops when sig
sco, 2 OF on police to- conductor; Sheep
s ~ a 80 a, NJ. $50 P NJ; arrive Wiscas-
~ no ~ M, Els p nj.
'WNG NORTif-L Leave Wiscasset 10 90
SKp Nv 4. M. sheepscot, 1920 A, M.
N. stops when signaled or on notice to
n 1wSc ar; Head Tide 1925 A. NJ, $50 p.
wiz. Wanteheld 1850 A. NJ. 3.45 p. M, No.
M mmse1ed lilo A. NJ. 400 p. M, Cooper.s
iIM 1S i;sp A. NJ, Ala p. NJ. Maxcy's
na1Od - =. NJ, 4.22 P. NJ. stops when sig
is . M e. es e 'a Wsshs M Mnd y Il
NJ. AIS F. M. Newen's les A.
motifs ~ y Z NJ: stops. when signaled or on
sSyfS + AN. China 1855 A. NJ, SIS P. M.
SSsa Albion .1.00 A. NJ, 5.22, p. M. Stops
d. .en Slgnaled Or on notice to Conduc-
SA11lon ar: no p NJ, $50 p. NJ.
.s"t s.ssERENCES-Unavo delays OK
Ur eu and subject to change without no
CONNECTIONS.
ns s wlseasset:'with Maine Central Rail-
imra' Al Wiscasset with stage to and
AMI, noothbty Harbor.y A. M. and P. NJ
ks,ascan Express Company Stransacts
-~'aess on this line
8. J. SEWALL,
SAGen'l. ManA'ter.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-07

Miss Blanche Walton Is guest OF
Mrs. Sarah Dodge 8 Summer street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-07

Miss Edith Chapman Of Carmel Is a
guest of J.. Archie Snare and family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-07
HALLOWE

Harold A. Cole of Boston is passing
a few weeks with his father, c. A. Cole.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-07
CONNECTIONS.
the LAUNCH KNOX

~, Changes Schedule July 7.z.
Id Haf Wasekisboro q .05 "A. az and
and soa NJ Leaves So. China 500 A. M.
or nv nv = NJ Will run to accopmodate
shine ore any time. Runs regular rain or
WALLACE E. SPENCER, Mgr.
sEs-xa ~, ~ jy6d1w.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-07

nee Ella M. MacBurnie, Colby '09.
tuesday for her home in Bridge
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-12-29

this reason as well as because of the
great diversity of natural conditions
and of the needs of different races,
there is and muse be more or less dis
erection vested L. the executive officers,
That is so in large measure even on the
mainland. especially in respect of re-
claimed lands, which the lands of Ha-
wall resemble more than they do the
prairie lands. In the exercise Of such
discretionary power in SO far as it
exists, the executive officers have done
what they could to meet the conditions,
as, by reducing the size of the lots,
1engthening the time for obtaining pa
tent, charging the requirements of resi-
dence and cultivation, requiring resi-
dence to be real. forbidding transfers
by leases or otherwise before patent
obtained. and at the same time easing
the terms of payment-the aim being
to require what a bona fde homestead
er could not object to, but what a fake
homesteader would not find attractive.
These changes have been generally ap-
proved in Hawaii. But other changes
are imperative, which congress alone
can make. =
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-12-29

The big household emporium of Lewis
& Co., Ltd, still contains bargains ga
lore and prices are being again slashed
lower than ever before Way below
cost. These attractive sales are proving
8. boon to the economical housewife.
Fancy and staple groceries in dozens or
cases at greatly reduced prices. Wines,
liquors, cigars, household utensils, toilet
articles, everything in good brands and
fresh coalition. Call early now or else
you II regret it. Phone 240, 169 King
street.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-12-29
Homestead Leases.

Gas to mortgages, homestead
lease is il it's very nature inalienable
and therefore should not be permitted
to be lno..tgaged; and in other cases
the mortgage should not be permitted
to be used as device for defeating
the homestead purpose. Hence, it
should be subject to the observance of
all conditions of the homestead agree
ment if made before patent obtained,
and, if made after patent, Il should be
merely of title as security so that dur
ing the life of the mortgage the posses
sion could not be transferred to an
alien or corporation or large holder and
upon force no such person or cor
poration could purchase
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-12-29
LAND QUESTION IS
HANDLED FRANKLY

Continued from Page One.)
terror, handles without gloves the land
situation in Hawaii and, by inference,
at least, explains some of the things
which have been the subject of vigor-
Gus criticism on the part of Delegate
Kuhio and a lot of the disgruntled
wouId-be homesteaders who would like
to annex a few/more acres OF good gov
eminent land so that they can sell it
10 corporations and rich private in
dividuals
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-12-29
Hawaii's Land Laws.

''The joint resolution annexing Ha-
waii to the United States provided in
general that the laws of the United
States should not apply to the public
lands of Hawaii, but that congress
should legislate specially for such
lands, and that the revenues therefrom
should be used for public purposes in
Hawaii. In conformity with this pro-
vision, congress provided in the Or
game Act establishing the Territory
that the land laws of Hawaii should,
with a few amendments, continue in
force. Accordingly, the public lands of
Hawaii are now administered by terri
torial officers under the former land
laws of Hawaii.
"These laws were enacted in 1895,
soon after the termination of the mon
archy, and were taken in part from
the New Zealand laws. They were
well adapted to the then-existing con-
ditions, but since then not only have
conditions changed but devices have
been discovered for evading the spirit
of the laws and it is now generally
agreed that they must be amended in
order adequately to effectuate the
demonstrating purpose.