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The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27
CRIME MOST FOUL.
A Chinaman Pound with His Head
Terribly Battered.

Kok Huk is the name of China
man who kept shop on the makai
side of King street, near Alapai street.
On Sunday afternoon he was found
lying unconscious on the floor, his
head marked with terrible wounds and
covered with blood. His life fluid
stained the floor, his bed and bedding
bore CORY marks and blotches, and an
axe smeared with blood was lying
near him.
Such was the horrible scene discov-
cred by the mans nephew, All Sin,
when he went to see why Kok Yuk
had not paid him the usual visit at
noon. All Sin fastened to the Chi
nese Theater, mile away, for Chi
nese doctor. When the latter arrived
some one else had to be consulted,
which caused more delay in attending
TO the poor mans injuries. Eventu-
ally Marshal Soper was notified, who
ordered detachment of police to bear
the man to the Queens Hospital.
This was done about O'clock, physi-
clans being summoned at the same
time. Dr. Rodgers was promptly in
attendance, followed soon by DIR.
Wood, and the Marshal also repaired
to the hospital.
The medical examination showed
that the skull was crushed at each
temple and across the bridge of the
nose, each of the wounds such as might
have been and likely were made with
the back of the axe. 1t was the opin-
ion of DR., Brodie, visiting physician
to the hospital, given at late hour,
that the man would never recover
consciousness. Possibly the operation
of trepanning might be tried on him,
but, with the great loss of blood that
had taken place, this would only be
forlorn hope at best.
There is no clue, so far as learned,
to the perpetrator of the cruel deed.
From the condition of the bed, it
seems certain that the victim was
first attacked while lying on it, pos
sibly while asleep, and that he strug-
gled to his feet and fell or was knocked
to the floor.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27
ouarantined Nhalers Leave.

The whaling bark Hunter had been
in quarantine since landing a small
pox patient ten days previously,
when on Thursday she made move
ments as if going to sea and the guard
watching her in a boat left his station.
Shortly afterward the vessel anchored
again and the guard returned.
Some time later the whaler John p.
West, failing in an attempt to get to
sea, from her crew refusing to weigh
anchor, was relieved by the Hunter
sending several men on board of her.
The guard from the Z. S. s. Adams had
previously withdrawn from the West
to their ship. This transaction be-
tween the two whalers caused the
West to be declared in quarantine as
we'll rs the Hunter.
Friday evening it was learned that
both vessels had weighed anchor and
put to sea. This was rather imprudent
on the part of the Hunter, as there is
a possibility that she carries one or
more undeveloped cases of smallpox.
However, the port authorities are re-
lieved of responsibility concerning
both the mutinous crew of the West
and the chance of infection from the
Hunter.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27
heath of DIR. Holman.

One by one the old pioneers are
dropping off. On Sunday morning DIR.
Edward Hoffman, died at his resi-
denee on Wyllie street. He was born
in Germany in 1913, and was conse-
quently in his 18th year. He arrived
here a passenger in q Bremen whale
ship in 1S4T, and soon after went into
partnership with DR.. Rob't w. Wood,
who is still living in Boston. In 1S49,
he married Miss Maria Morse, sister of
Mrs. DR.. Wood, who survives him.
DR.. Hoffman, was known here as one
of the leaders in society life, and being
an accomplished musician was a great
favorite. For many years he was Con-
sui for Austria-Hungary, and took
great interest in the political affairs of
Europe. While student at the Uni
veIsity, Bismarck, who has since been
so prominent in Germany, was one of
his associates. Dr. Hoffman, was for
a number of years Government physi-
clan for the Insane Asylum and also
for the prison. His funeral took place
on Sunday afternoon from his late res
idence, and was attended by many
friends of the family, Rev H. H. Par
ker officiating on the occasion. His
remains were deposited in DR.. Woods
lot in Nuuanu Cemetery.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27
The Debating Society

The Debating Society was we'll at
tended on Thursday evening. Mr..
Walter Hill attacked and Mr.. Fred.
Turrill defended the credit system in
Honolulu, both in a spirited manner
and each being we'll supported by sew
eral other speakers. Mr.. Graenhalgh
of San Francisco, being given the
freedom of the floor after the debate,
delivered a neat speech, in which he
signified wish TO become a member
He was taken ut his word and "Iail-
roadedn into the Society under sus-
pension of the rules. Next meeting
the subject will be, ais the Borrowing
of English Capital for Public Improve
ments and Private Enterprises Wise
Policy for the Hawaiian Kingdom ?"
Mr.. J. f. Smith will take the affirma-
tive and Mr.. Herbert Adams the mega
tive leadership.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27
Miss hIacNaghten's Swim for the
Blue Ribbon"

Some time ago we published an
account of long swim undertaken by
Miss MacNaghten, Runkerry Castle,
Bushmills, TO induce an old fisherman
to become a tetotaller and don the
blue ribbon. The feat caused no little
excitement at the time, and 1t is no
wonder that its accomplishment was
heard of at the other side of the At
lantic. In Frank LeSHe'S Popular
Monthly New York; for this month it
is thus referred to: GA very quaint
guild pro quo has been offered by
lady and requited by fisherman. We
know not whether the fisherman was
a reveller beyond all other fishermen.
In any case the lady was peculiarly
anxious that he should don that azure
ribbon which marks the abstainers in
their less lucid intervals from alco-
holic refreshment. Long the maiden
sued, long the briny swain denied. 1t
was as if Galatea had beseeched the
Cyclops to abstain from the juice of Is
marian vineyards, for the lady is sea
nymph in her accomplishments. At
last the fisherman vowed that he
would drink only with his eyes if the
lady would perform certain athletic
feat. Quoth he: IF you will swim the
bay, from far Blackjack to Ballintrae
1t is, | deem, Il measured mile-I
will obey you with smile. Twill put
on the ribbon blue, and will forswear
the barley brew. No more, if safe
ashore you come, FL taste of whiskey,
gin, or rum; no more, if once you cross
the main, tamper with claret or cham
payne. The maiden leaped into
the brine, and 10! in minutes
thirty-nine, she boldly measured out
the way of that inhospitable bay, from
far Blackjack to Ballintrae. And now
that fisherman goes no more stagger-
ing along the shore; the only port he
does not hate is that where wife and
children wait; no more he taints the
ambient air with odor of the Talisker!
His ribbon rivals with the skies,
there's honest pride within his eyes,
each member of his household vies in
Irish cottage industries. If Erin's
sons would doff the green, and wear
the badge of blue, we ween, happier
island meier were seen. NJ Coleraine,
Ireland, Chronicle, Feb. 18TH.
The Hiss McNaghten referred to in
the above extract is a daughter of Sir
Francis MacNaghten, NJ. P. for the
county of Antrim.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27
The Planters, Monthly.

This periodical for March has been
out some days. 1t contains much
fresh treatment of live subjects, be-
sides information from abroad likely
to be useful to our people. There is
an editorial notice of the proposed new
sugar plantation on Kauai.
Favorable mention is made of new
work entitled, "Storers Agriculture
in some of its Relations with Chem
istry.n An article headed, +" Econ
omy versus Extravagance," hints to
the sugar fraternity that they should
begin to lay by some money from the
industry, as 1.-the making of money
not machinery-is the ultimate aim of
the sugar business In discussing the
Sugar Trust the editor shows some APP
prehension lest that great combina-
ton, in the case of its getting control
of the Hawaiian crop, should compel
our planters to share with it the re-
mitted sugar duties under the reci-
procity treaty.
Prof. Van Sykes paper on the
"Chemistry of Plants'l reaches the
tenth number The editor gives some
extracts from a record Of two visits
made to this group by traveller in
the last century, which he found in an
old book on board the vessel in which
he made his recent trip to Puget
Sound. A history of the beet industry
in California is given from San
Francisco paper Mr.. Z. Lycan con-
tributes an article ON silk raising, and
Hon. Alex. Young one on the mud
press. There are several selected arti-
cles pertaining to sugar and tropical
agriculture generally.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27
a Valuable Book.

''Dairy Farming" by ]. P. Sheldon,
assisted by leading authorities in vari-
Gus countries: published by Cassell &
Co., London, Paris and New York.
The above is probably the most COM
prehensive book on its subject ever
issued. 1t is handsomely printed and
bound, the letter-press is double col
umn on the page, and there are 600
illustrations in the work, many of
them beautiful colored plates. Dairy
methods Of all kinds in vogue in
America and different European coun-
tries famed for various branches of the
industry are fully set forth; also all
the best breeds of dairy and other farm
stock, including poultry, are described
by plate and type, with instructions as
to their care and keep fully laid down
in the reading matter. Every present
or prospective keeper of a dairy or
stock farm on these Islands should
own such Il book. They may obtain
it from Mr.. a. NJ. Hewett, bookseller,
for price that is very reasonable CON
sidering the style and size of the work
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27
Hawaii and the Australian Centen-
NAL.

EDITOR GAZETTE Some we'll
known political economist once said
that exhibitions are the market places
of the world. The Australian Centen-
NAL Exhibition opens in Melbourne
next August. l am surprised that so
little interest seems to be taken of it
in this Kingdom. | am sure very
creditable court showing the products
of the paradise of the Pacific" could
be arranged for from this date to the
time of opening. 1t seems to me if q
court could be opened showing the
native products and manufactures, and
tastefully decorated with views of the
Volcano and native scenery, it would
not only be splendid advertisement
for the Hawaiian Islands, but would
be sure to send some of the 5OO,000
visitors expected in Australia to visit
the shores of Hawaii nei. We have a
monthly mail communication with
Australia, and | am certain that, were
our industries known to the merchants
there, we could supply their wants
with a number of tropical products. /
hope soon to see the indefatigable
manager of the Paradise Of the Pacific
and our Chamber of Commerce take
the matter in hand and carry it out to
a successful termination.
A HAWAII AUSTRALIAN.
Honolulu, March 21st.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27
New Social Organization.

A dancing society was organized at
Pacific Hose Cots hall Wednesday
evening, under the name of the "Ho-
nolulu Social Club,n with the follow
ing officers: President, J. II. Reist;
Vice President, d. w. Roach; Secre-
tary, G. Cottrell; Treasurer, J. B.
Gibson. A committee on finance was
appointed, consisting of the President,
Vice President and Secretary. DR..
Geo. Huddy was appointed instructor.
The Club will give periodical dancing
socials, and promote skill in the Terp-
sichorean art generally.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27
Trouble on the j, P. West.

The twenty sailors of the whaler
Jno. P. West who were lodged in the
police station few days before for re-
fusing duty on board the vessel were
taken down to the wharf March 10, by
the police, placed on board the tug
and conveyed to their ship. Later in
the day, a detachment of sailors and
marines, with two days rations, from
the U. S. S. Adams was put OIL board
the whaler to guard the vessel until
ready for sea. The twenty seamen
signed their names to a long letter in
the Daily Bulletin giving an ac-
count of their voyage from New Bed
ford and complaining in emphatic
terms of their treatment on the voyage
and also since coming to this port.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27
Large Haul In.

Antoine Pettini, the cook of the bark
Forest Queen, was arrested about p.
IN. Thursday at the Fishmarket by
Custom House officer Z. Davis.
Pettini was Juggling along four gunny
sacks of which he was relieved by the
officer. The sacks contained about
500 tins of opium.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27
Steam Launches.

The Martha Davis brought two
steam lauches from New York, one for
the l. /. S. n. Co., the other for the
Hon. II. P. Baldwin, Paia, Maui. The
steamship company's launch is at the
company's workshop on the esplan-
ade. 1t is a fine model, seems to be
staunch and well built. She will be
run by 4-horse power engine burning
naphtha for fuel, and viii be used in
connection with the company's steam
ers at landings, for shipping and land
ing passengers and towing the landing
freight boats. She was inspected by
DR.. Trousseau and several of the ma
rine authorities of the company last
week and pronounced an assured sue
cess. The Captain of the Martha
Davis came off to his ship in the
launch when the latter was taken
aboard, and made the distance, four
teen miles, in an hour and half. Mr..
Baldwin's launch is of a similar build
but smaller and using a 2-horse power
engine.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27

Wen it comes ter de test, it pear
like de smooth an smiin' man doan
hol out ez well'ez de man dat amt
got SIGH er bright face. De crabapple
makes better cider dan de sweet apple
do
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27

Fine weather about Lanai and Mo
iOkai Is the report by the Mokolii.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27

People having Waikiki sugar Co. s
counters In their possession will see a
notice IF interest elsewhere.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27

a native woman was drowned at
kolo2, Kauai. The body had not been
recovered when the AIikahala sailed.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27

No wind but a heavy swell on the
Hamakua coast j. the report by the
Naiehu
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27

The QuarauIined folks in the house
- ne corner Of Alakea and Beretania
Streets were photographed Wednesday.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27

AIE Schaefer, rs executor Of Captain
Merchants viii, advertises the usual
notice u creditors and debtors of the
estate
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27

The electric lamp on the Station
square throws a distinct circle of white
light on the ground.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27
ISLAND LOCALS.
ABOUT TOWN.

u weuty-One lepers We're shipped on
1soari the Mokolii for NIololzai.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27

A tree in the Palace yard was re-
ported burned Friday night by the cleo
Irie light. This electric light is not in
connection with the city system.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27

Good progress Is being made with
the new wharf extension at the Es-
piEnade.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27

The Government offices We're closed
from 10 a. ~. TO p. M. on Thursday
ouj Of respect 10 the memory Of the
lste Emperor William of Germany.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27

The Rev. J. @ Adams Of san Fran
cisco preached Sunday evening in the
Central Union Church, from the text
There shall be no night there
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27

BY a new regulation advertised else
where, the hack stand on Hotel street,
corner of Nuuanu. is changed from the
mauka 10 the makai side Of the street.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27

The captain Of the Haleakala reports
uough weather last week at Pepeekeo.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27

The Myrtle Boat Club had two crews
on on Friday and the Honolulu had
one.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27

The law firm of Whiting d Creigh-
Ton has been dissolved. Mr.. Charles
CrsightOn's shingle viii henceforth
hang on Is Kaahumanu street.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27

among the 962 Chinese arrived by
thu Planter are some Is women and 20
CHI ld1en-
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27

3he Sprecbels mansion at Waikiki
Is offered bv Mr. ". c. Irwin rs a
hotel for tourists.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27

Ar = D. Holt has been appointed
collector OF taxes for the remainder of
the year.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27

Offices in the Government building
ar 10 be laid in new mating, for
which the Interior Department asks
Ten Gers hv the roll.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27

CspisiR Clancy, late of the C. r.
Bishop, took charge Of the ". G. Hall
Friday Captain Bates being III and
nol able 10 leave.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27

Barber q Mclean are always 10
the fore with superior well-cooked
English meat pies. Served hot at all
harrS
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27

Five hundred dollars tS50O) is a
standing offer of 8Ir. F. Horn to any
body who can prove that his ice cream
is not strictly pure.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27

An offer of $500 reward, with por-
4rsits attached, by the American Surety
Company, for the arrest of three DASH
inE youths, is one Of the decorations
Of the Station walls
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27

1sr Everarl Milton Morgan has
hem appointed His Najesty's Com
mencial Agent N Jaluit, Marshall
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27

Wells, Fargo & Co. have posted in
the Police Station, with photograph
attached, an offer of $50 reward for
the arrest and delivery TO the nearest
iail Of y. Pvburn.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27

The Princess Liliuokalani returned
from her Oahu tour the 18th inst. by the
!. s. Cummins. The Princess Kaiu-
lani returned home the same day over
lard
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27

A kahiI stand and handle made of
seventeen kinds Of native wood was
the birthday present of the well-known
builders Walker & Redwood TO Mr.. J.
A. Cummins.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27

Captain Larsen arrested Jack Nc
Ney IN Fowler's Yard on Sunday, for
selling liquor without license. A guam
tity Of material evidence Of guilt was
seized AZ the same time.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27

Berger and his musicians played on
the grounds Of the Dudoit mansion
Wednesday evening. The performance
was i'm compliment 10 I. :. Consul
Putnam.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27

Mr.. J. A. Gonsalves left on the
Kinau last week for Hilo and the
Volcano. He viii take photographs
of scenery and views in and about the
crater, copies of which will be for sale
shortly after his return.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27

The steamer W. G. Hall brought a
broken roller from the Naalehu Mill
for repairs at the Iron Works. Very
roIgh weather is reported by the Hall
on the coast Of Hawaii.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27

NIcCarthy's soda water stand has
been supplied with 'milk shake"
1t makes a delicious drink out of milk
and ice with fiavoring to suit. A ma
chine receives the glass containing the
ingredients, when the turning of the
crank shakes all the juice out of the
ice into the milk, and the latter is agi-
tated at the same time into creamy
foam.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27

- OIr. Edward Hoffman,, nephew and
namesabe OF the late DR.. Hoffman,,
arrived in town from Maui on Sunday
morning, not expecting TO find his
venerable relative dead.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27

Whales were seen in considerable
numbers of AIaalaea near KahOolawe
%nn Friday week. Thesportive antics of
the monsters furnished good enter
tainment TO passengers on board the
Mokelfi.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27

a good attendance was had at the
Blue Ribbon League entertainment
on saturday evening. The pro-
~ lmnle was effectively carried out.
= speciss feature Of the exercises was
tte reappearance on the Eostrum OF
NJ. +. c. Jones, after his return from
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27

Captain Friis of the ]. D. Spreckels
is TO be assigned the command of the
ship Alexander Mcneil, the present
master, Captain Howard, having in
view an expedition to Alaska to devel-
op some mining property in that re-
UioD
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27

Officers Of the Ookala Sugar Planta-
ton Co. for the ensuing year have
been elected as follows: President,
Hon. ". /. Green; Treasurer, Mr..
Alex McKibbin; Secretary, Captain
III ". Mist. r. n
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27

Consular flags were at half mast,
Thursday. Government offices were
closed from 10 to ! o'clock out of re-
spect TO the memory Of the late Ger
man Emperor, William l.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27

San Francisco and release from quar-
antine.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27

Captain Larsen arrested China
man on Fort street Wednesday, for
obstructing the sidewalk by monopo-
lizing it with his pole and baskets.
This is of set of nuisances for at
tempting 10 abate which the Captain
deserves public gratitude.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27

His Majesty the King was attended
at the wharf on his departure by the
W. G.. Hall, by Judges of the Supreme
Court and other prominent officials rs
well as citizens Of note, and n large
crowd of common folks. The band
played an appropriate send-off.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-03-27

Fred. W. Mills, "the only" was
recently pleasing audiences at Roch-
ester, \. Y, with his ventriloquial
feats. To a reporter he "told many
amusing stories of his experience be-
fore he began to utilize his gift as a
business. On his way from Australia
to San Francisco he slyly threw a
straw hat overheard and the imitation
of the cries of a drowning sailor caused
the captain to stop the engines and
lower a life boat" Fred ought to have
let his Chinaman tell that yarn.