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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-03

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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-03
LETTER OF A CHIEF
0 Losomaikai. a Ptedecessos Of
Queen lihoukslani
WRITES TO MRS. ]. A. BARNARD


Is W Barnard a No. - Allen stroet
hiis IN ais Possession an Interesting relic
10 the form ~ letter written by -.
Isokomnikai. chief u The Hawaiian
islands. ln ISL 20 Mr. BaFnarts mother.
Dir. bsrnard's father. the late Jabex A..
barnard. was resident IL those lsiards
Ter several years. he went to California
about the time u the memorable gold
fever. and vi hen be boarded scsssl 10
return he was taken sick. and the pas
rengers thought he could not survive
the Journey around the Horn. lie was
transferred 10 vessel bound for Hawaii.
and after reaching there he recovered.
lie Was 80 we'll pleased with the country
and climate that he bought farm OF
l6o acres and decided To make that his
home. He built the first missionary
house ever erected there and taught
trades To the natives. The natives and
Chief Lokomaikai became greatly al
tached 10 him. and we're pleased 10
think he WAS 10 make his home with
them. Mr.. Barnard wrote for his wife
and family 10 Join him. but she did not
wish 20 take the journey alone with her
little children. and he disposed Of his
intsrss SITS there and returned home. The
chief was very much disappointed. and
wrote a letter 10 Mrs. Barnard in his
native language. The letter was written
upon one side Of the paper and a mission
airy wrote a translation 81 il upon the
opposite SIDE. The translation is as fol-
lows.
MorAKAr. Feb. IS, lsS3.
Low To ior. SakAH-The thought has
arisen III my mind Ia meet in love with
you by this letter al the time you are about
Ia meet your husband. our friend also. and
the friend of the people of this land during
five years. We have heard by your letter
the cf.use oil your not coming TO Hawaii be-.
cause you had no one 90 take charge of
yourself and children ON the ship. We were
joyful when We heard from Mr.. Barnard
that You were coming; bat when he found
yoor letter his mind was maze up not TO
stay. but tn return was the thought that
fastened upon him. We wish TO state the
great characteristics of your husband. No
foreigner residing on Hawaii like To your
husband. He goes frequently TO the house
of Gs,d on the Sabbath day. He speaks
pleasantly and kindly with the natives. and
Is diligcnt in assembling with the people Of
God, and also in his bargains which he has
always made, remembering the poverty Of
the people. tSigncd). ID. LoKoMAIxAI.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-03


-Ipes sorry u sed Tons o'Brien De
glad said X "a CherFie % Chicago Ia
he Nortor lasi evening. Mr.. Cs,esrss :
tie proprietor a extensive Hast fas.
nseu. At ironsood aud Nan.stiaoe.
he las been ny attorney ftg ssaEs.
and ! should have been sorry T. Ice his
intsiuAk.s counsel frsm al un~elilrk
p<iins q slsU ! should Ike g. have sern
h4m win. tie has every qualification
fur Just and impartial iaslFe cant
zee Why President Harfisan did nos aE-
paint him. Il ls mystery = NE. Ne
man could have bad iAore influential VA
dofsements Even Mr. E4ncheti rap
ported han. But President Hanisonis
attempt 10 ignose the republican leskiess
IL the state slli he Unsuccessful. f,f
don't believe the ssnate niii connrm Af
Hanehett. Why wouldat Il ke :
Wise and graceful thing for President
Cleveland Ia nominate Sir. o'briens
IL might dlssppuini rev ofhos SEEKERS:
hat believe Il would strengthen ttt
democrat party la The ststc. he won
do IL. however. Mr.. Cleveland - net
that kind u man. We are having a
little politics ~ our own IN Chicago ,nst
nov. Al least Carter Harrison Is He
cannot be elected mayor II the better
class a democrats and republicans will
unite upon some COED man. Carter
Harrison is a brainy man. though. lie
is one II the shrewdest politicians IN the
country. II his methods bad i,esn bsof,
honorable and his tactics less uisrepu
table be might have been governor a
the state, and probably United States
senator. l am surpris.d that 40 hong
headed a man IA Harrison should have
selected a. his allies such men as Mike
Mcdonald and The other members n the
gang. Without them he might have a..
cured the support of the letter classes
IL the people and become a power in
honest polities..
oearettes aren't haf 80 VIE as han
the world believes, said james NJ
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-03
STATE PRESS SENTIMENT.

Senator Voorhees, public declaration
that President Harrison's foreign policy
would pass irto history and challenge
the dmiration ~ the world is one of the
highest compliments ever paid 10 an
outgoing president 10y one OF his most
distinguished political opponents. There
is little comfort in il for the sourcd souls
81 our New York nsugwumps-J jackson
Citizen.
s. w. Alerton. the millionaire packer.
has withdrawn from the Chicago club.
He claims that the sideboard feature ia
becoming unduly prominent and that
the club j. frequently the scene ~ inn.
moderate drinking. His action has re-
rcwed the discussion on whisky i'm the
clubs Ia Chicago - kalamazoo Tele-
graph.
The great four-mill trust is organ.
lied with the British milling syndicate
~ it's head and includes all the spring
wheat sections q the country. When
in fun operation the northwestern
wheat growers will find greater need for
state -four mills than for state universe.
iies.--Jackson Patriot.
chicago's educational boom is still
growing. The latest is school wher,
sheet writing" i Taught in All its
branches. .Sheet writing by tho way
Is an euphemistic for race book making
Detroit Tribune.
Now trust is being organized among
fhoee who manufacture ventilating ar.
paratus. II has been predicted for SOME
time that AR would be taxed in some
fosfa of other Detroit Free Press.
Senator Dorarl's inheritance tax bal
appears 10 be in{iorsed by the press a
tie state without distinction - party
II a an enincn,ly wise. just and pracfi.
cal measure Lansing Journal.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-03
oPls REIo's HINTS.

A small volume Of "IIints 10 Coun-
try People Who Visit the Worlds Fair"
has Just been published. and although
il contains very much that is useful.
yet ii omits great many important
suggestions, notably the following:
II you have charged man three
prices for summer board. remember that
you gave him drawn chicken when
he took his departure. and that there
fore YOU are entitled TO make his house
your homo FOR one month.
don't exactly see how you can man
age il. but il would toe an excellent idea
TO bring a rooster with you so that he
may crow during the night.-Opie Reid
in Chicago Journal.
About the time you arrive the servant
girl will take her departure. but don't
let this discourage you, for your hostess
needs exercise.
Two weeks before you leave. buy a
bird and LET your hostess take care Of it.
Pets are the delight Of her life.
Don't 60 to hotel. but 60 straight
way 10 the house OF an acquaintance
who is not expecting YOU.
BRING as many children az you can.
and your host will shout with JOY when
he secs his grocery bill.
Don't pay any street car fare IL you
can help it. though l don't know tina;
this advice is necessafy.
For the child ~ yonr host buy quar-.
ter 81 a pound 81 peppermint candy and
a rag cat.
When more people come In don't be-
come sensitive. Let your host sleep on
the floor.
Avoid the payment ~ gate money.
Lag back and Jet your friends buy the
tickets.
Get lost. IL you can. and come lum-
bering in at , O'Clock 81 the morning.
II is tho duty Of your host 10 provide
meals on the grounds.
II you can manage il, have doctor
called in.
Insist upon having breakfast at ahou;
daylight.
Bridal parties should he made a sre.
cialty.
You might manage 10 bring dog.
Don't buy any theater tickets.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-03

UxonK tie caption -An Efrr" Tbs
Vest Sale Ssas says that Tie Demo
cras xs.s lot The first paper u suggest
the name II Beaten Hsnehett - sue
essd Judge Jackson. The News. II l.
rlaim~l. Published the nsn.s Of Mr.
Haaekett ~ being the proper person 20
III the place long before The Democrat
nlentianed his name. Thus the laurel
wreath II pnissant greatness Is torn
from tho brow Of this presender. The
Democrat, and the wealth Of honofs Is
bestowed upon The NewA
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-03
MT AND MSS ee,trs.

II il too Rad that Mr. Cleveland OF h I.
friends should accept valuable assist
ance from Isaac T. Gray at Chicago and
then refuse 10 see Mr.. GRAY or his
friends At Lakewood. adding insult -
injury hv referring them 20 sfeehath.
This IL ingrafifude. hat great luck seeir Z
how vel 4 has eVkcd. Tsrre iiautr
Express.
Mas. Tor the DAYS before the war A
dOel has Just heea fought between fwo
louisiana editors IN which No one vas
hurt anil which was followed by secof
eillstson. This - 30 better than CON-
mon French nfair ani is sure indiei
fion q the decline - southern chisaifs.
Chicago Journal.
New York u o. H. congratulated.
after. - fhesn many years. enough
fsorfl has bees falstd - complete The
tract monument fhseeSs aas.la have
raised the feai ia teeafs four hours ard
iAeught nothing = Is kuiekerI.oek,'f
l. -, rioe fas the ueef I'oiasis See.
dsnsefaflr eruao ronefasasai,~
iiseH and ffe couaffY thai fsiuf - tie
fife refinft nsenhtes eili sflgh e4'sf
lsts fsaH4is WIS het ssn1 thans -
lhf thtesga fssf <e0 York h.rafSef
isfsf its fsisr aehi - tt.< aense
tfsf an9akal haa 81 be pests easz. Is
$50 @i eftreisnfr lhefs eeff
''pesf g - slnt 81 tAr nntsy s. e.
sfoan1 lesz Haf
bseisH sAn.i - ~ - . lss<ilel
taekel hss ten Tossed .s e4.s fs.4
feaef fftsa a.ei before the effe =
fetia es' eefa = l'sitsssufs
fste -
fhr hets'r sHtftHir sss1Fi las iftul
lie i. .rss tft iiit HAiie ( iss
tssof 9 fsf rsates Z tls -. 3..k
feiesls h.&>.a
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-03
scMt NfeY olp sol Is.

The celebrated Tlorins Parr - Shnop.
shire. England. lived 81 he l'i- wears cid.
He died ia ltzs,.
Matthew Tate died in Ayrshire. Scot
land. February T. lst.. aged Is years.
W Brookles Dcvrnslire iEnrlanal
farmer. died IN III. aged ~ years.
Louisa Tnlxo died in South America ia
lssi. Ia the Ills; year a her age.
William Ellie died IN Li,crre.ol An-
gust Ii. i7eo. aged l3a ,ears
Henry jenkins ~ Yorkshire. England.
wa- it,s al his death in ioa
John jacobs ~ Mount Jura, Francs.
died IN 1870. aged IL Years.
Elenora Spicer O. Virginia died ia
issa. aged II kfars
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-03

Il shall he hsppy 10 see fresh material
put into cur stale board 81 regents
raid = prominent lawyer from Ann Ar
lor Al the Hotel Cadillac II hAs been
run on cold style principles Ter s,me
time past. | lre in Ara ArloE. bot
am patriotic enough g. think he hos
p,tal and clinics should ~ removed ~
Detroit Here IS ms reason In this
department the university kas never
heen ai,e % c,mpste with The eastern
colleges. lccauze i = not situated AZ
they are IA a fhickis eofiis3 com
manity. neiress has 30 fever csece -
Ann Ari,of's ooe. AMI with the hospital
here fNc INSTRUCTORS ard students would
have fientv - material O. work nrsasl
Whereas nne fhes are ~ reef = " his
= D. Nariean's ties an3 IL was hat
wlssch caused the spit between ne ,laz..
~ and tie esnfF,iilnn Issesrsf the mi.
erfzstx. hui TIE faa.,t4 i fsrsei ss4ise.
AID his s.fs-4s,cufs there srs nff / anff
eish ~ s Al catered tee fel5 ~ he ~
tt,t.i.fan fezFtrs ruu.t14siesf = fe3
rsels earlief. he weHhi haze arraf.sl n
sasf~. ts,szli,is iiie sis<lhin soss and then
fsefr oaia haze hern rexsansis-s IL
sl.e hsarl q stsanss lseigs.it Ffee
ritea
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-03

EMPEROR WILLIAM made speech
Wednesday and declared that be ''hoped
10 establish state Il things with which
all Germans who desire 10 he content
will be content" Anything short Of
open rebellion William will accept AS
evidence II contentment-
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-03

PRESIDENT HsnaIso~'s acceptance Of
a ehais Ia the Stanford university viii
he squiyzlea 10 permanent retirement
from public life. He deserves the quiet
Of cnllege prafessorship. for few men
have passed through a more tumaltous
ordeal in public Office than he.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-03

WHENEVER carload 81 railroad ties
Is dumped anywhere within the city
limits Of Chicago the officials imme-
distely suspect that the Illinois Central
interds to lay more track. ard the re-
serve police force ia called out.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-03

DIR. TALMAoE threatens TO resign be-
sign because the Tabernacle Is deeply in
debt. Dewitt evidently believes that
the Lord didn't call him to take charge
OF church that can't declare diyi-
1o-I
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-03

THsRE can be no doubt about the in
nocence Of Princess kaiulani Any
body that was not absolutely free from
guile would not expect the American
people TO take any stock In the letter
that her guardian prepared fox her.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-03

TaNsASy braves 1000 strong. will at
tend the Inauguration ceremonies. The
braves intend TO get As much fun out OK
the spectacular part 81 the administra-
ton as possible. They will have no
show in the business part.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-03

II Is dollars to shoe strings that the
letters Of recommendation given the
postmasters Of the country by Post
master General Wanamaker will have no
weight with Mr.. Cleveland.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-03

than ore AMI one hzs Per cent Il The
face value q ths indsusnis. snd the
s4iloss are both szsiEier and n4dder
Ekslee Directors
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-03

Ir Is said that President Cleveland
will treat the Hawaiian matter in con
seryatiye manner. That probably
means that Grover will let il go by de-
fault.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-03

jog JEFFERSON is a philanshropist as
well as an actor. lie delivered lecture
in New York the other night for the
kindergarten association.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-03

WAaHss0roS, March 2--Forecast till
= O'Clock D "a. Friday; For Lower Ahsli.
izan Light znows, vlnds shifting 10
north 4esl. colder.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-03

tsffsg Nasfs~sn So - surpfssesl sol
- .ls,i ~ ~ ntssin@tlen that ~ st.afl
essfe snls elsst eiitslsl q sl.at :
lssla1sa aeA 4eeffet Chseaaa is.arasi
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-03

% criticism snd they should icok oof
that Their neeks aud their dresses ara
a. pressntabls.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-03

TO-DAY the great Goddard
Smith fight takes place at New
Orleans.
Goddard is an Australian by
birth, and has met many adver-
saries before the California Ath-
letic Club and other associations
in the West. His successes have
given him a national reputation.
He will enter the ring at about
rs pounds. I'd. Smith comes
from Denver. Goddard has four
times challenged Corbett, who
repeatedly declined
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-03

Ihtakh t<at e.ie hsfl uts,n tbe
fasshes - t~s* ies nesAs .s,sslnr ~.
s~s%.n si.ea u asg ether l'klla.ls .,.hss
Le,ikef.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-03
NOW DOTH
THE BUSY
FARMER

improve each thaw-
ing minute by gath
ing from the maple
tree all the sap that's
in it.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1893-01-27

First and Second for the best
dressed lady and gent. Third and
fourth, for the best sustained char.
acter lady and gent. Fifth fer the
best group.
Fredrick's complete Reno orches-
ira of eight pieces will furnish the
music. The concert program will
be rendered between s and 9 o'clock
for the entertainment of spectators.
The grand maskers tableau with cal
cyum light will take place promptly
at 9 o'clock, grand march immed-
lately to follow. Special rates have
been secured between Virginia and
Reno.
Ticket admitting gentleman and
lady S1.50, each additional lady or
lady without escort 80 cents. Spec
tators. 90 cents.
G. w. BLETHEN,
j25td Manager.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1893-01-27
Grand masquerade.

A grand St. Valentine Mosque
rade Ball and Concert will be given
at the Carson Opera House, Febru-
airy IA, 1898. Elegant and costly
prizes viii be given as follows:
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1893-01-27

THE latest and best Wire Spring
l. Beds and Top Mattresses, and
all will be sold at such low figures
that it will not pay to send out OF
town for furniture.
will also do all kinds of Repair
ing and RepolisEing of furniture,
make over old spring beds, loung
es, etc., at most Reasonable Rates.
The work of Upholstering will be
done by Mr.. Zehner, we'll known
mechanic and resident of Carson.
All orders left at Geo. Kitzmeyer's
store will receive prompt attention.
Honest work and Low Prices are
hereby guaranteed.
il GEO, w. KITzMEYER, Prop.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1893-01-27

ADVICE TO MoTHERs.-Mrs. Wins
lows Soothing Syrup should always
be used for children teething. It
soothes the child, softens thegums,
allays the pain, cures wind collie
midi the best remedy for diarrhea
twenty five cents a bottle.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1893-01-27

The elegant Souvenir Cards at the
Stewart Banquet were executed by
Mr.. Haymen of San Francisco.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1893-01-27
WESTERN
.BtChIOTidG Institute
OF RENO, NEW.
WESTERN

This lntitute is now open for the
treatment of the Liquor, Opium,
Cocaine, and Tobacco Habits. Cure
guaranteed in each case, no matter
of how long standing the habit may
have been. An opportunity is now
offered to those who desire treat
ment on any of the above habits.
As an inducement, the Directors
have fixed the price of treatment
for the first month at $50 90, after
that the price will be $4,000. Any
correspondence addressed to the
Western Bi-Chloride Institute,
Reno, Nevada, will receive prompt
attention.
Offices ard rooms at Golden Eagle
Hotel, Sierra st.
T. p. BRADSHAW, Bus. Manager.
JOHN A. LEWIS. Physician.
jan 10 If.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-04-26
PEOPLE OF THE STATES.

y CHEERFUL old couple, Mr.. and Mrs
John Ballengcr, of Mattoon, ILL.,, have
just celebrated the sevcnty-sixth an
niversary of their wedding.
Mrs. JERUsu.A BLACK, who died a
short time ago, in lakewood, ILL.,, ut the
nge Of ninety-nine, was the mother of
twenty-cight children, nineteen of
whom survive her
TIE colorcd women of New Orleans
have sent to Judge Tourgee, as a token
of their gratitude for his efforts in be-
half of their race, n beautiful silk lap
robe, the material for which has been
grown. spun, made up and delicatcly
embroidered by their own hands.
REV. j. w. RILEY, pastor of an Ohio
church, is a muscular Christian. a
few nights ago he called upon the
Stcubenvillc town constable to quiet a
gang of toughs who had entered the
church. and when the latter failed in
his mission the pastor thrashed the
whole crowd.
FRANK MATnEs (colored), of For
syth, n. c., is probably the Oldest
citizen in that county, having cclc-
brated his one hundred and ninth birth
day last October He tells a pretty
straight story about seeing Washing
ton when he passed through Salem, N
G., over one hundred years ago.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-04-26
NEW AND NOVEL.

A NEW girdle for the waist is Of arti.
fetal flowers.
A NEW chatelaine is an enamelcd
sword whose jeweled hilt is thrust
through the wearer's dress. The watch
hangs from the sword by chain.
MUSICAL and dramatic entertain
ments arc given each week at the
Bloomingdale insane asylum, and the
physicians consider them very bcnef-
cial to the patients.
SOMETHING new in house furnishing
is watch to boil eggs by. 1t has a
series of dials-"hard," soft" and
observation-disclosures is only one hand,
and the minutes and half minutes are
marked to ten.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-04-26
ASTRONOMICAL NUGGETS.

PROF. HARNESS calculates that The
average weight Of shooting stars does
not differ much from one grain.
HERscHEL estimates the average
height of shooting stars above the
earth to be seventy-three miles at
their appearance and ffty-two at
their disappeara
PROF. NEWTON estimates that the
average number Of mcrcors that tray
crse the atmosphere daily, visible to
the eye on dark clear night, is 1900
GOO, and if to these the telescope mete-
OPS be added the number would be in
creased to 100000 600
TIEmoon isa fossil world, an ancient
cindcr, ruined habitation. The moon
was once the scat OF all the varied and
intense activities that now character
lie the surface OF our earth. It's life
age was perhaps reached while the
earth was vet glowing.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-04-26
FOREIGN NOTES OF INTEREST

IN the treasures of the Vatican there
is pearl valued ut 100000
BERLIN will have two million inhab-
itants after the proposed incorporation
OF its suburbs.
IN the Hawaiian language there is no
word meaning weather. The reason is
that there is no weather worth men
tioninG, the climate being about the
same the year around.
one of the great glaciers of North
Grccnla nd has been named after Mr..
George W. Childs, the distinguished
Philadelphia editor. The name was
given it by Prof. Hcilprin, the leader
OF the pcary relief expedition last
year.
TIE change in the meaning of words
is very interesting. For instance, to-
Gay nothing would so incense boy as
to be called an idiot, and yet that is
the word that used TO be used to dis
tinguish private citizens from public
officials by the Athenians.
AUSTRALIA has extreme heat in sum
mer. a scientist says that matches
accidentally dropped on the ground
there were ignitcd a recent official
report states that in South Australia,
January, 1882, the heat in sunshine was
$50 degrees, only 30 degrees below boil
ing point.