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The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-28
AN ISLAND PEST.
How Mosquitoes We're Intro
duced Into Hawaii.

Some years ago a sailing vessel
put into Honolulu harbor On board
was a barrel Of rainwater. 1t took
few days to discharge the cargo.
In the meantime the skipper was
so wrapped in admiration Of the
beauties of Honolulu that he forgot
all about his uncovered barrel.
The water soon became stagnant
and a hatchery for myriads of mos
quitoes. Up to this time the tan
talizing pest had been a stranger to
the inhabitants. As fast as the
mosquitoes left the barrel they flew
shoreward. Finding the climate
and country congenial and the
blood of the natives satisfying they
remained to promulgate their spe-
cies.
The captain sailed away oblivi-
Gus of the lasting remembrance he
had left of himself and ship.
Honolulu is ahead of New Jer-
sey in one respect. That is in hav-
ing two entirely different kinds Of
mosquitoes-one for the day and
one for the night.
AN amusing story is told there
about family named Hall, who
went to Honolulu from New
ark, n. J. Their journey was long
and tiresome, and by the time they
arrived at their destination they
longed for home again. They had
been in Honolulu a few hours only
when they visibly frightened, and
when asked how they liked the
place they cheerfully answered
'Oh, we were kinder lonesome
and homesick at first, but now it
amt so bad, for you've got mosqui-
toes that beat our'n holler.'
Hawaiian mosquitoes are like
New England weather, if Mark
Twain is to be believed, for there
are all kinds, sizes, shapes and
ages. As no one has ever been able
to boast of having killed one, and
as they never die in that climate,
they multiply in numbers and in
crease in viciousness every year."
Is. F. Call.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-28
INFL UENCE.

Last night the surf came pounding in
Down on the beach four miles away,
Here, to our lonely mountain rest,
Came the sound like distant thunder;
The winds wild circles round the
house
Deadened at times TIL voice of the
ocean.
/ stepped without the door; overhead
White-winged clouds were scurrying
thro' the sky.
Below, dark ones flew madly in the
self
Same course their faiEer rivals sped.
One bright lone star shone calmly
In n spot Of intensest, deepest violet.
How pure, how fair, how calmly
trustful,
1t shone in all the fury of that storm;
The din increased, the tumult swelled,
The beasts, affrighted, shelter sought
Near us, their friends and masters; we,
Helpless, comfort drew from that fair
star.
And 1, who in life's daily drudgery
and toll
Should soon engulfed and lost have
been,
Took heart, and, penitent, prayed that
He
From my late despair and sin would
uplift,
Guide, strengthen, hold and keep me.
So shone the star above the clouds,
And solaee brought TO one tired soul.
-[CHRIsToPHER WEBSTER.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-28
Travel to the Islands.

Should Hawaii be annexed a tide
of travel from the East will set in,
especially during winter, to the
happy islands, where all is summer
tempered by delicious breezes from
the sea Visitors at present form a
considerable stream, but under the
American flag the Sandwich group
is certain to become q great resort
for well-to-do people who can afford
TO pass months in the leisure of
seeking health and pastime. Amer
leans fond Of yachting viii have
unlimited opportunities for eIysian
cruises in the South Seas. Cali
fornia IS bound to reap some benefit
from Hawaii under the stars and
stripes, and not little viii arise
from visitors bent on seeing our
latest territorial acquisition. For
q long time Alaska was left in mid
night and darkness, unvisited. save
for skins, but it has now been dis
to be a region of wonders
in cliffs, glaciers and picturesque
bays. Americans now go to Alaska
just as Europeans 90 to Norway
rs. T. Call.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-28
In the Circuit Court.

Judge Whiting filed his first
written opinion Tuesday in the
Circuit Court, in the case of the
Queen VS.. All Foo and Ng Chin,
being an appeal from conviction
had in the Police Court, October
18th, for unlawful possession of
opium. The counsel for the de-
PENDANTS, Judge Hartwell and A.
P. Peterson, moved for a discharge
on the ground that the so-called
| opium license law, passed by the
Legislature of 1892, repeats the
| Statute of go, under which the de-
PENDANTS we're prosecuted, but con-
tains no provision exempting from
the operation Of the repeal prosecu-
tons then pending, The result is
that there is no law at this time
under which these defendants can
be convicted.
Judge Whiting takes the same
view, following ChiefJustice Shaw
in Com. VS.. Marshall, II Pick $50,
who says there can be no Judgment
''unless the law is in force at the
time of the indictment and judg-
ment. If the law ceases to operate
by its own limitation, or by a re-
peal before judgment, no judgment
can be given" A number of other
authorities are cited.
The motion of the defendants
was accordingly granted and they
were discharged.
In the case of Talula L. Haygel-
den vs.. Wahineaea (w.), ejectment,
the jury brought in a verdict for
the defendant, three dissenting.
The case lasted two days.
After a trial of three days dura-
ton before a mixed jury, the eject
ment suit of James I. Dowsett vs..
Maukeala ct al, was settled Thurs
day by the jury bringing in a YER
dict for the defendants, who set up
a claim of long residence and never
having been required to pay rent. |
c. Brown for plaintiff; C. w. Ash
ford for defendants.
No. 80 Provisional Government
vs. All Wo, assault with intent to
commit rape. Deputy Attorney
General Brown for prosecution de-
fendant in person. Unanimously
acquitted.
No. 50 Provisional Government
We. Peter Quinn, manning. De-
putty Attorney-General Brown for
prosecution defendant in person.
The defendants crime consisted
in chewing Thos. Mullen's ear.
Quinn was unanimously convicted.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-28
CHINESE CELEBRATE.
They Recognize Washiu eton's
Birthdays in Noisy
Manner.

Wednesday a mixed crowd OF
about 1000 people congregated on
the Hotel street between Smith and
Msunakes streets. The cause of the
gathering was the wholesale explos-
ion Of frecrackers at the club rooms
of the United Chinese Society. Dur
ing the afternoon some members OF
the society called on Marshal Ashley
to get permission to wind ND their
New Year holidays and celebrate
Washington's Birthday at the same
time. They seemed so earnest in
their wishes to celebrate the Ameri-
can holiday that the Marshal gave
his consent. 1t is estimated that the
Chinese exploded about $4,000
worth OF frecraekers to the delight
of the assembled throng. Although
the street was closely packed no
accidents happened. Policemen were
distributed about the street to keep
ofyehicles and necessary precautions
were taken against fire.
The Chinese residents are pleased
with the turn of affairs in the coun-
try and they exhibited their satisfac-
ton Wednesday PM. in the Oriental
fashion.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-28
The Brief Hfsforr.,,

Owing to q big demand for the
Brief History of the Hawaiian
Revolution, the Gazette Company
has printed q second edition. It
contains everything up to date re-
garding the overthrow of the
monarchy, including the raising
Of the stars and stripes on the
Government building. 1t can be
had at this Office or at the news
dealers. Send a copy to your
friends abroad.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-28
I. Z. Bush Abroad.

J. E. Bush, editor and proprietor
Of the Ka Leo o ka Lahui, has
written letter to his paper from
San Francisco. In it he says that
the Senate was divided, the South
ern Senators being anxious to
listen to both sides of the question
before they discuss the matter. He
cautioned his readers not to be-
ieve all that the San Francisco
and most of the eastern papers
say. Mr.. Bush said that Messrs.
P. Neumann, E. C. Macfarlane
and Prince Kawananakoa had left
for Washington, and he regretted
not having accompanied the COM
missioners, as he wanted to lay
the HaWaiians' cause before the
Senate. ''The people on the Pa
cifc Coast are all for annexation"
he said.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-28
The Poi Cocktail is Alone Worth
the Price of the Islands.

Poi is made from the root of the
tago plant. The tago grows in the
the water, and its broad leaves float
upon the surface. 1t has a root very
similar to the turnip, but Of more
elongated form. It is prepared by
grating it upon a slightly followed
volcanic stone upon which water is
poured from time to time. The
whole, says the Pittsburg Dispatch.
eventually forms a paste, which I'M
dergoes slight fermentation, and is
pleasant TO the taste. There is a
drink on the islands known as .'poi
cocktail" 1t is made by stirring
the paste into glass of milk. Its
virtues we're discerned many years
ago by Europeans. For the "headD
which follows nights debauch there
is nothing like it. When the stomach
absolutely refuses anything known to
civilization, when the throat is dry
and burning, the voice husky. the
temple throbbing and the hand
shaking, the poi cocktail is swal-
lowed. 1t is almost instantly assimi-
lated. A delicious feeling Of calm
and rest steals over the patient. The
paste covers the infamed walls Of the
stomach and protects them. The
throat becomes once more of flesh,
not fire, and the head ceases TO ache.
In fifteen minutes be is ready for
another spree s. +. Chronicle.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-28
The John Eua.

The eyes of the whole civilized
world are, for the nonce, conferred
on the little group of islands in the
Pacific, whose queen was recently
forced to abdicate her throne, and
any items of news relating to the
island kingdom are of special in
terest just now. The Royal Ha-
waiian Navy consists, or did con-
sist until recently. of one small
steamer, dubbed by courtesy a
man-of-war but her mercantile
marine is by no means small one,
and it will surprise many to learn
that the Hawaiian flag floats over
two of the handsomest and largest
sailing vessels that ever ploWed
blue water. They are the Hawai-
ian Isles and John Ena. Both
were built in the United Kingdom,
and are now on their maiden voy-
ages. The former is now on the
Sound, whittier she went from this
port, and the latter, which arrived
here on January 31st, after a long
and eyentful passage of 166 days
from Cardiff, is discharging her
cargo of coal at Howard street
wharf No. as. F. Commercial
Record.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-28
Booked TO Leave.

The following persons are booked
al the Office of ". G. Irwin Il Co,
10 leave on the Australia
Captain Geo. c. Wiltse, U.S.N.,
P. Won Rooten. y. Lobenstein. F.
Lewis, Mrs. Williams. Miss Ira
herne. Mrs. ". c. Wilder. G. A.
Rice, Mrs. F. s. Pratt and daugh-
ter, c. F. Fisher, D. Mason and
wife, J. c. Sugg, F. VI. Wilson and
wife, Master Wilson, Z. B. Pomroy,
Alex. Mclean and wife, R. C. Scott,
Miss Mitchell, Captain Dougherty,
Mrs. Fairchild, E. Waltner, Henry
Roth, Miss Adamson, Capt. Nottage,
J. P. Stewart, F. A. Stewart, DR.. A.
J. Sloane, S. Lesser, J. H. Jennings,
Captain Petersen and wife, W. r.
Thompson, Miss Rose Emmett, r.
Ziegler and wife, Captain Kimball,
P. c. Nosby, Capt. Mcintyre, Miss
NJ Mcintyre, s. Chamberlain and
wife, Mrs. f. S. Morgan, Mrs.
Staples, F. c. Bloomer and wife.
Mrs. A. J. Halves, Paymaster J.
c. Sullivan (U.S.N.) and wife, n.
Nersteeg.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-28
STEVENS AND BLAINE.

AUGUSTA, Me-, Feb. lit is said
here that Minister Stevens course in
establishing an American protector
ate temporarily over the Hawaiian
Islands is in line with the policy
worked out by Blaine. The latter
knew revolution was likely to occur
at any time. He was thoroughly &C
quainted with Stevens, having high
estimation Of his ability and knowing
he was able to cope with any emer-
gency. Through Blaine's influence
at Washington Stevens received his
appointment.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-28
Funeral of ". E. Herrick.

The funeral of the late W. E.
Herrick took place yesterday after
noon from Harmony Hall on King
street The body was taken to the
Central Union Church where DR..
BeckWith read the funeral service.
The interment took place in the
Odd Fellows plot in Nuuanu GEM
etery. Members of Harmony and
Excelsior lodges, 1. o. 0. F., and
the Daughters of Rebekah attended
the funeral, as did members of the
different companies of the Homo
lulu Fire Department of which
organization the deceased was an
old member. The funeral which
was q large one was led BY the Ha-
waiian Band.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-28

A few years ago King Kalakaue
offered his throne for S2O0,O0O,OOO.
Now the United States can have
his whole kingdom for nothing.
The market price of thrones has
evidently gone down. Boston
Globe.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-28
FRIDAY, Feb. a.
The Council met at , PM.


Attorney General Smith reported a
decision in the Sheldon case. The
Council having notice of an intention
on the part Of petitioner to appeal,
decided to await the result of the
judicial proceedings. The prisoner,
Sheldon, was produced and the inten-
ton of the Council stated to his coun-
sci, c. W. Ashford.
The Judiciary Committee reported
the draft of bill to license the boat
boys. Ordered typewriter.
The draft of the bill consolidating
the gaming laws was referred to the
Judiciary Committee.
Consideration of the Registration
Act was deferred for the present.
The Board Of Health Act was
passed.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-28

The King of the Gilbert Islands
has forwarded to the State Depart
ment at Washington a protest
against the forcible seizure Of his
realm by the British Government
at time when he was negotiating
for American protection. The pro-
test Of King Teburiemo comes at a
most unfortunate time. IF John
Bull should wink at Hawaiian an
nexation, Uncle Sam could not do
less than blink the petty larceny
involved in the seizure Of the Gil
bert Islands. II is apparently
manifest destiny that the eagles
and the lions should feast on
smaller game. How else are they
TO live?-Phil. Record.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-28
Ex-Oueen LfIfuokalant

There once was a Queen in Hawaii
Who thought new scheme she would
trail,
But she rocked not the cost,
And her job, which she lost,
Uncle Sam may fill by and bali.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-28

Captain G. c, Wiltse, of the L.
5. ;. Boston, and Paymaster T. c..
Sullivan, of the flagship Mohican,
will leave on the Australia.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-28

Bruce Cartwright and Frank
Winter have been appointed 10
collect subscriptions for the Amerl-
can Relief Fund.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-28

The Friend, for March. viii be
ready for the outgoing mail. 1t
viii contain S. E. Bishops reply to
T. II. Davies open letter, besides
able comment on current events.
Send s copy with your letter.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-28

There is some talk OF organizing
an exempt fire company by men,
bers Of the present volunteer sys-
TEN. If the idea is carried out, in
all probability the money now in
the sick fund of the Department
will be turned over TO the new or
Eanization.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-28

David B. Lyman, Of Chicago, who
Is well known in these islands, is
the president OF the Chicago Title
and Trust Company.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-28

Mr.. c. VI. Cooke left san Francis
CO for Washington on the 10th inst,
bearing special dispatches sent by
the Government.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-28
In THE COUNCIL.
MONDAY, Feb, 20.

MONDAY, Feb. 20.
A large part OF the time of the
Council was occupied with the
reading of dispatches from Wash
ington. These add nothing to the
news offered TO the readers OF the
ADVERTISER in another column.
A communication was received
from the North Pacific Fertilizing
Co., expressing the wish to lease Bird
and other islands from the Govern
ment.
The Minister of Finance presented
his weekly statement.
4 debate arose in regard TO the
Registration Act. 1t appears that
the Act was signed by the Queen
and counter.signed by the Minister,
but there is lack of evidence that it
was ever returned to the Legislature,
necessary condition to its becoming
law. At any rate the Act has dis
appeared, and it is proposed to re-
enact it. 1t was ordered type
written.
The Judiciary Committee reported
bill based on the recommendations
of the Committee on Board of Health
Matters. 1t was ordered type written.
A recommendation OF the Military
Committee was also considered.
TUESDAY, Feb. 81.
The Council met at $50 P. N. Min
utes Of preceding day read and ap-
proved.
Attorney-General Smith presented
letter from the Marshal setting
forth the Importance of licensing the
boat boys Referred to the Judiciary
Committee TO draft bill.
The Act to Create the Fire De
psrtment OF the City Of Honolulu"
was taken up and read.
The Board OF Health bill was read
a first time.
A committee OF three, consisting of
Messrs. Cooper, Emmeluth and
Waterhouse, was appointed to in
vestigate the condition of the Insane
Asylum, the idea being to bring it
under the control of the Board of
Health
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-28

Send a copy of the second edition
Of the Brief History with your
letter on the Australia.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-28

Taro flour is good for dyspepsia
and all stomach trouble.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-28

Prince Y. Komatsu, sub-lieuten-
ant on the japanese cruiser Naniva,
is related to the Emperor of Japan.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-28

The buildings formerly used as
4 soap factory by Thomas W. Raw
Inns are for rent. He has sold out
his business to the Honolulu Soap
Company, OF which concern he is
now manager. Mr.. Rawlins can
be found during the day by ringing
up Bell telephone 207, and after
business hours at his home, by
calling No. 50 on the same line.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-28
LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Miss Mary II. Krout, the cor
respondent for the Chicago Inter
Ocean. arrived on the Australia.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-28

Much Of the decorative material
used at the Opera House on Friday
evening will be turned over to the
next Fourth Of July Committee.
From present indications next
Fourth promises TO be the biggest
and the noisiest holiday ever cele-
brated in this city.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-28

Marshal Ashley has appointed
two white policemen 10 guard the
boat landing. The unruly boat
boys will now have 10 behave
themselves.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-28
James McGovern, VII,

James McGovern, who was az
rested as the supposed owner Of the
opium captured on the steamer
Claudine, was discharged last week
by Judge Foster. Three Chinese
charged with opium in possession
were dismissed.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-28

ley's Hotel, at which place they are
staying.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-28

The s. s. Victoria arrived at Ia
coma on the 14th inst. from Japan.
She reported that smallpox was
epidemic in Kobe The steamer
Miiki Maru is due at this port on
the 9th Of March from Yokohama
with Japanese immigrants.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-28
PRESIDENT HARRISON IS
PLEASED.
Minister Stevens Course Has
His Approval.


WASHINGTON, Feb. 11.-President
Harrison is pleased at the action of
Minister Stevens in hosting the
Stars and Stripes over the Islands.
The President has favored protec-
torate from the first, and he feels
that though there might have been
opposition in Congress to such a
course, no American would wish to
take any backward step at this time.
As he expressed it to-day to one of
his visitors There might be some
hesitation about hoisting the flag in
foreign land, but once up no one
will ever suggest that it shall be
hauled down"
Secretary of the Treasury Charles
Foster was the only member of the
Cabinet who would talk. He said
Stevens instructions were of such a
character they covered the declara.
ton of a protectorate If he thought
such course advisable, and no doubt
he would be sustained in all he had
done.
STEVENS COURSE APPROVED.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-Secretary
Foster made public to-day the full
text of the dispatch announcing the
Hawaiian revolution received by him
from Minister Stevens on the 18th of
January by telegraph from San
Francisco and the answer to be sent
to the Minister.
The information contained in the
dispatch sent by Stevens has already
been made public, but the reply of
Secretary Foster is here given for
the first time. 1t is addressed to
John L. Stevens, United States Min
lister, Honolulu, he says:
Your dispatch. telegraphed from
San Francisco, announcing a revolu
ton and the establishment of q Pro
visional Government was received to-
day. Your course in recognizing,
unopposed. the de facto Government
appears to have been discreet and
in accordance with the facts.
The rule of this Government has uni
formly been to recognize and enter
into relations with any actual Gov
eminent in full possession of the
effective power with the assent of the
people. You will continue to recog
nize the new Government under such
conditions.
1t is trusted that the change, be-
sides conducting to the tranquility
and welfare of the Hawaiian Islands,
will tend to draw closer the intimate
ties of amity and common interests
which so conspicuously and neces-
sarily link them to the United States.
You viii keep in constant eommu-
with the commander OF the
United States naval forces at Homo
lulu, with view to acting, if need
be, for the protection of the interests
and property of American citizens
and aiding in the preservation of
good order under the changed condi-
lion reported.
Secretary Foster also gave out for
publication a statement defending
the landing of the United States
marines at Honolulu.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-28

Rev. James Kekela writes from
Nuuhiwa that he has sent to Homo
lulu box of chronological anti
quities from the Marquesas Islands.
They are q present from the Hawai-
ian missionaries there to Hon. c.
r. Bishop for the Museum.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-28

The Hawaiian Fruit & Taro Co.
has elected the following officers
for the ensuing year: E. H. Bailey,
president; John Richardson, vice
president W. o. Smith, treasurer I;
A n. kepoikai, secretary and A.
Barnes, auditor.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-28

Messrs. ;. B. Rose, \. Brown and
J. II. Boyd have been appointed
Fire Commissioners. They VIII
have charge Of the reorganized
Fire Department.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-28

The commissioners sent to Wash
ington by this Government have
Hawaiian flag floating over Worm
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-28

Egan * Gums store IS the place
just now for bargains. Their spe-
eial importation Of crepe goods
finds a ready sale. They have
many other leaders which are sold
at extremely low prices.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-28

Paymaster J. r. Stanton, L. s.
N, arrived on the China. He will
relieve Paymaster J. c. Sullivan,
as feet paymaster, on the Mohican.
The retiring paymaster has been
ordered home.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-28

A native Of India named Laka
died at the hospital Monday morn
ing. On Sunday evening he was
severely burned about the chest
which was caused by the bedding
in his room catching fire.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-28

The coroner's jury empanelled
TO determine the cause of the death
Of Alfred Stevens, the sailor whose
body was found in the bay on
Wednesday, brought in a verdict
of accidental drowning.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-28

C. W. Ashford, SIS counsel for
John Sheldon, has noted an appeal
10 the Supreme Court from the
decision Of Judge Frear in the
habeas corpus case.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-28

Mr.. Wray Taylor, of the Immi-
migration Bureau, received infor-
nation by the China last week
that the Japanese immigrant steam
er Mike Maru would not leave Yo-
kohama until Feb. 81, and therefor
she would be due on or about
March 9Th.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-28

Fort street presented lively APP
pearance Wednesdaywith the many
American flags flying. The day
was generally observed IS = holt
day. All the business houses closed
At neon.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-28

Rumor has i thar Frank Hus-
tace is TO be appointed Chief Engi-
neer Of the re-organized Fire De-
partment. He Is an old fireman
and & good business man.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-02-28

John White, the present Super
intendent Of Water Works, Is TO be
succeeded on March 1st by Andrew
Brown. member Of the Advisory
Council Of the Government.