Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-03-18
JUDGE COOPER
MAY HAVE KEY
], TO TREASURE


Treasure to the value Of SS5,069, 00U
represented by fabulous hoard OF
!. golden ornaments and temple decora-
lions, several hundredweight Of bul.
lion, priceless plate filched from the
ftorehouses Of P.sruSians and the III
cas-, was given this morning as the
principal mission Of Judge Henry y.
. Topper, in his departure for the South
Seast last evening in the little
Z sohooner-yaeht Luka. that sailed for
Z the Palmyra group. 1000 miles to the
fouthward of Honolulu
Judge Cooper viii call at his pos
:. sessions in the Palmyras. where he
will leave some provisions sufficient
ID provide for the temporary wants OF
q small party OF laborers who are 10
clear several Of the 50 islands incor-
Pcrated in the Palmyra group.
Gold and precious stones, represent
ing loot secured by Spanish invasion
Into Mexico, Peru and Chile totaling
close TO the hundred million mark are
generally supposed TO have been bur
led on one OF number of smaller
Islands in the Tahiti archipelago.
Judge Cooper served in the role OF
! Q benefactor TO party OF stranded
Tahitians, who reached Honolulu some
months ago, penniiess and almost des-
~.titue of clothing. II was pointed out
today that these men profess to have
, positive information concerning the
hiding place OF the hidden wealth
). hich for years has proved an induce
fnent for innumerable searching par
ties.
As the story that reached Honolulu
from the TahItisns runs. the gold and
silver were deposited in the Tahiti
islands by mutineers. While on his
death bed, survivor Of the crew is
faid to have impaired tie location of
the concealed treasure to a native
wife. The Tahitians, who have spent
some time in Honolulu. kept much to
themselves. but it is said that one
1pember OF the party was supplied
With the information as well as an
Inventory Of the princely cache and
its position on the lagoon islet before
he was finally picked up by passing
steamer and brought to Honolulu.
There were sufficient provisions
put aboard the Luka to keep her
away for many weeks was the COM
ment made at the mysterious depart
ura OF the schooner from a berth near
the foot Of Fort street yesterday.
Judge Cooper sailed with his son,
Frank Cooper, and the famous Hawai-
ian artist. d. Howard Hitchcock.
Captain Emil Piltz, one Of the best
Tersed nayigators in the South Paci-
fic, is in command Of the Luka.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Movements.
Two American Hawaiian freighters
on the berth or sailing from Puget
Sound for the islands, are destined
to bring heavy eargoes of foodstuff,
forage. flour and general merchandise,
judging from reports received in this
city by c. P. Morse, general freight
agent for the American Hawaiian line. |
The steamer Columbian is now en-
route to Honolulu and should arrive
here about March o. This vessel re.
ceived a quantity of freight while at
Salina Cruz that had been transhipped
from steamers in the Atlantic service.
The Alaskan is to follow the Column
bian from the Sound, sailing from Sc
o.
A vast quantity OF sugar awaits the
Columbian and Alaskan at Port AL
len, Kahului and Hilo.
Much JOY at Luriine Sailing.
Much joyousness attended the de-
parture of the Matson Navigation
steamer Lurline for San Francisco
from Pier is last evening. Spectators
who gathered at the wharf will have
occasion to remember the sailing as
one Of the merriest Witnessed in many
moons. While the INST of passengers
was not large one il was made up
Of a number of well-known Honolu-
lans bent on a visit to the mainland.
Departing from the usual color
scheme. leis OF emerald shade were
introduced in honor of the eelebra-
ton of St Patricks day. The Lur-
line sailed with the largest cargo of
the season. The list of island products
included 6257 tons Of sugar. 1000 tons
OF molasses. and quantity of mis-
cellaneous shipments of bananas, cot
fee and 1900 cases of preserved
pines. Capt. A. L, Soule. who brought
the steamer Wilhelmina. into port.
took over the command of the Lur-
line. It is predicted that he may re-
tain the office in the adjustment of
shippers in the Matson service follow
ing the reported retirement of Cap
tain Peter Johnson.
Taking about 100 cabin passengers
and a large. mail. the Oceanic liner
1890, ernY, Australia will ha div
PATCHED for San Francisco at . O'Clock,
Saturday evening.
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