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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-09-05
INDIAN SOLDIERS NO SUCCESS.
They Might Make Good Soldiers Under
Some Other System, However.

The experiment initiated by ex Sec
rotary Proctor Of assisting in the civil
izing of the Indians by their enlistment
in the army has had a two years trial
and has failed. AT its inception 1t was
hoped that the movement would receive
the sanction and support of Congress,
but the hope has not been fulfilled
The policy has not been abandoned by
the department, notwithstanding the
absence Of Congressional encourage
ment, but is slowly dying Of inattennon,
owing to the fact that the Indians who
took advantage of the opportunity OF
entering the army are leaving it at the
expiration of their terms { enlistment
and there are n new enllstments
Many of IT, dams took advantage Of
the law permitting them to purchase
their discharge.
There were about seven hundred
Indians in the army, and this number
has been reduced by the disbandment
of two Indian troops, one at Fort
Walla Walla and the other at Fort
Reno, which had dwinded to less thar
twenty men each. There are abuu
fourteen Indian companies, averaging
fifty men each, still in the service, anC
they may be so reduced by natura
causes as to require further consolida
ton.
An officer of high rank says thest
companies will certainly not be mustered
out, and that the department. will dc
nothing to discourage further enlist
ment. 1t was settled, however tina
the experiment as at present conducted
is failure, and that the only possible
solution of the Indian soldier problem
is their organization into an auxiliary
branch of the army, modelled after the
system employed by the British army
in the matter of the native troops Of
India 1t is clear, he said, that the
Indian soldier, so far as military dlcl
pine is concerned, will have to bt
placed on a different plane from the
white soldier. Washington Star.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-09-05
Salad Dressing.

Beat up the yolk Of an egg and add
a teaspoonful of freshly made mustard,
then olive oil, with cautious hand
that grudges what it spills, about two
tablespoonfuls, then a tablespoonful OF
vinegar-tarragon is best-wlth equal
caution, stirring all the time. A glass
of Chablis, Sauterne or still hook is a
great addition. Many ladies' avoid vim
egar, believing it to be bad for the
complexion. In many dishes lemon
Juice can be substituted for it,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-09-05
WAMPOLE'S PREPARATION

removes the nauseous objection
and actually makes Cod Liver
Oil palatable.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-09-05
All Sub scriptions Payable
in Advance.

A large stock of Seaside and other Libraries on
hand, and new Novels received by every mail
Artists Drawing Materials, and full supply
OF Winsor q Newton's oil colors, brushes,
canvas, stretchers, ETC., kept on hand or pro.
cured on short notice.
Albums in their several kinds, Work
Boxes and Baskets, Toilet and Manicure sets,
Vases, Card Receivers, Leather Goods, Parlor
games and Toys in variety, Dolls and Doll
sundries
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-09-05
e5tnCtai A0bcrtisrincn!e,
IT is EASY
TO BRAG

but decidedly of more value to
have Your Work speak for
itself.
We base our claim upon the
actual Results obtained in the
past, in the correction Of all
visual defects, no matter how
complicated
We grind lenses specially
needed for complicated cases,
insuring an absolute fit.
Is this of any value to you,
or do you prefer buying your
Glasses at haphazard, not
knowing if they help or injnre
your eyes.
Would you give your eye
sight for all you possess? Not
if you know it. Then give
them proper care while yen
have them; and when you feel
they need attention, always
consult
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-09-05

1t aims to cure Consumption,
Hits the Mark, too, and it
most efectually breaks Colds,
Coughs, Hoarseness and all
Throat and Lung troubles that
cause this disease.
1t is natural logic to conclude
that if WAMPoLE's PREPARATION
OF CoD LIVER OIL has power
toprevent Consumption, it sure
ly is able to cure these lesser
emergencies.
This vigor-making, fat pro-
ducing preparation is Absolute
ly Tasteless, in so far as Cod
Liver Oil is concerned. All
you notice is a delightful flavor
of Wild Cherry and Anise.
But the purest Norwegian
God Liver Oil is there all the
same, 1t is great blood en-
richer. Best Of all it is a natu-
| raj food that in its stomachic
effects, actually assists its own
assimilation.
In Pulmonary or Bronchial
troubles it is unequalled, Nc
one doubts the value of Cod
Liver Oil, but not every one is
liable to take it.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-09-05
Ea Sc Balls, Bats, Ma SIX s
and Gloves

For all aspiring enthusiasts in the professions;
all grades.
Binding-The Book Binding and Paper
Ruling Department still fills all orders entrust-
ed to it in the manufacture of special work,
reminding, plain and intricate ruling, map
mounting, paper cutting and blocking, etc.
Music bound with care,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-09-05

executed in FIST class manner
In all the above lines in which T. G. T. has
been for over twenty years identified in this
city, heinvites correspondence, and guarantees
prompt and careful attention to all orders en-
trustedto him.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-09-05

KEPT IN STOCK AND SOLD BY
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-09-05

That's what it is at
King Bros. Art Empori-
UNI, a big week for the
house, and a bigger week
for buyers of everything
in their line. This week
they have an especially
fine display Of pictures,
artists supplies, mirrors,
photograph and auto
graph albums, wall brack-
cts and easels, plush fancy
goods and novelties, the
latest styles of mouldlngs
for framing and cornices,
a full line of window pole
cornices, etc. Now is the
time to have portraits en-
larged in crayon or india
ink by first class artists
at lowest rates.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
Curing m Insnne Patient.

A patient entered the consulting room walking backward, under the delusion that his head had got twist round and that his face was turned the wrong way. Instead of laughing at him as expected, the doctor entered into the case with the greatest gravity, tapping his patients head all over, looking into his throat and ears and sympathizipg with him. The patient was at once won over and placed the utmost confidence in the doc tors assurance that complete cure would be effected in few days, volun- tarily exercising the greatest care in carrying out the medical directions, which consisted in elaborate nothings to keep the patient occupied.
 A day or two afterward the doctor met him with feigned surprise and con- graduated him. "On whaty" asked the patient. Judge for yourself" replied the doctor, handing him a mirror. The man surveyed his corrugated counto- nance intently for few seconds, when with the dawn of conviction there stole a grin into his stern features. Thanking the doctor, he skipped out of the room in a frenzy of delight.-LondonT Tit-Bits.
 What Did He Mean.
 S<aggs-Does your wife ever lose her temper?
 Raggs-Not that ever knew of.-De- ts0ik Free P~---
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
Trained Fish.

Fish have many times been taught to perform tricks, and t would appear as if they had much more intelligence than is attributed to them MT. J. A Bailey of circus fame once had two brook trout in a small aquarium in his private resi- dence thnt would jump out of the water and take flies held between the forehnger and thumb and would also ring little bell when they required fool They would also leap over little bars of wood placed about two inches above the sur face of the water
 It is a very simple matter to teach the fish these tricks At first n little tower containing tiny, sweet tonssi silver bell aquarium with piece of string attached to the tongue of the bell extending into the water where the trout were. On the loose end of the string an insect or other tempting morsel was placed, which the fsh would at once seize, and pulling the cord the bell in the tower would natu- rally tinkle. After this had been re- peated several days the fish were left without food for some little time until they made the discovery that they could obtain it by pulling at the string to which the delicacies had been attached This they never failed to do ever after ward when they were hungry and as that was nearly all the time the little bell was constantly tingling as the fish were continually pulling the cord. and it was quite pretty and novel sight New York Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
THE FIRsT MUSIC LESSONS.
Difficulties sf the little PIAaIst-MIstakl
 on lha Rnra af Pnr.nfa

-
 Dimeaitisa sf the Little PIAnIst-AIIstakss
 an the Part sf Parsnts-
 Many of the difficulties of the little pianist are due to mistakes on the part of the teacher, but some at least arise from mistakes on the part of the parents. A correspondent in The Housewife has a word to say about these: The first CT TOT is haste. We are in too great hurry to begin, and we are in far too great Q hurry to get on-that is, to hear the chil- dren play Q number of little pieces.
 The plano lessons should not be begun before years old, and for some children 2, or even g, is better. The reason is two fold-mental and physical. If the little fingers are weak and gristly, the inevita- ble result is playing from the arm, a fault most difficult to cure, and if the little mind is unable to grasp the theory absolutely necessary to intelligent read ing of the very simplest melodies, the re- suit will be mere rOte playing, which is of no moro use than rote .nging. But how impatient we arc for results! The best teacher may be hindered in her work by the obligation to produce speedy results in the shape of tunes to please the impa- tient parent.
 Fathers are the chief sinners in this respect. Mothers, even the unmusical ones, have q recollection of the musical struggles of their own early childhood and are not so likely to expect too much, but the average father has not this expe- rience to look back upon. He feels the money going out, and he does not hear the tunes coming in, and the whole af- fair seems to him failure. Now, on purely commercial grounds would ap- peal to the fathers, reminding them that quick returns" are always associated with small profits" and assuring them that to nothing does this apply more aptly than to their childrens music les sons.
 At u fashionable watering place where ladies' schools abound one of my fellow lodgers was a mother whose only daugh- | ter was q boarier at one of these schools. l Our conversation turning upon schools and lessons. she told me her daughter. to her great pleasure, had taken q prize for | pianoforte playing, and had came home with flying colors. A visitor called. The girl was asked to play something. ' and she played the piece for which she took her prize very nicely indeed. An. other visitor; the same request, the same piece. Next day, ditto; until. said the mother, "at the end of a week became rather tired of hearing this one piece and asked for something else" But can't play anything else. mother. We have not time at school to keep up old pieces, and I have quite forgotten those of last term" Then learn a new one " By myself! Oh! I couldn't be sure whether was doing it right or not.'
 This girl was l6 and had presumably been learning to play the piano for sev. eral years. Any father can make q cal culation as to how much money had been invested in music lessons, the re turn for which was one piece well played, and the probability that the gir would give up her music when she Jeff the schoolroom. This is no uncommon | case
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
Tn. Pn.trN Thnt rn,-

A poet, to have a successful sale for a book of verse, should bear in mind one potent fact-that the poetry for which there is the greatest general demand to- day is that which appeals to the heart, rather than to the mind. That Is the se- cret of the greater sale of Longfellow' g books over those of Walt Whitman; that is why Whittier outsells Browning, why a thousand copies of Dr. Holmes Poetical works are sold to one of Swinburne; why Will Carleton outsells Thomas Bailey Aldrich; why James Whitcomb Riley s poems sell as fast as they are put on the shelves, while those of Andrew Lang and Austin Dobson stand year after year looking at each other from the same rel ative position on the same shelves.
 The cynical literary critic may sheer at Will Carleton, he may pick flaws in James Whitcomb Riley's verse, he may tell you that Eugene Field is only a news paper poet, but does the public listen to the all knowing critic and buy the works of the long ago hFried poets whom he chooses to call iminortaE Ask the book sellers: ask the publishers To defy the readers easy conception of a thought in a poem may be to have your name included in the intense literary set. but it will not sell your poems.-Edward w Box in Ladies Home Journal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
The Danger In Chsnp Gnns.

Things made to look like guns are sold for as low figure as $25, but want no such "gas pipes" at my shoulder. As the cheap watch keeps time in fashion, so does the cheap gun perform. It will kill birds fairly well for time if held straight, but it will not stand continuous use, and it may contain flaw or flaws in the barrels, which the owners of it may not detect until too late When tho cheap watch wears out and breaks, no great harm can result. but when a sham gun concludes to spread itself-well, that is another story!
 If had fair young son, full of prom ise and with few ounces of gray mat ter scattered through his intellect-if l took pride in the boy and dreamed of flu ture presidential candidature or high po- sition in church or state for him-just about the last place on the Lords earth where I'd want to see him stand would be before, behind or alongside of one of those internal machines known as a cheap gun. He might load and fire it many times with no other result than n crack, a smoke and perhaps n dead bird or ami maj, and he might also only fire few times, but once too often, and go single sculling across the river Styx. in conse- quence of his supposed to be sane par ent's criminal folly in giving him a weap- on to use which was liable to blow a head or an arm or Il few sections of hands off him at most unexpected and unfavorablc timc.-Outing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
THE BRAKEMAN.

Engine failures on the Union Pacific are said to be lighter than on any road in the country.
 The London and Northwestern railroad passes through more than half of the s counties of England and wRles.
 The Great Northern railroad, which has established line of steamers from Seattle to China and Japan, is now employing A Chinese travelling agent to drup up busi- ness for the line, with excellent results.
 The number of miles first travelled by a trolley car on the average before an acci- dent is encountered has been figured as II, = a62; on horse car, 5,S7o, in both cases 50 per cent being accidents of trivial nature, and steam railroads, ,II4 miles.
 It may astonish the general public to know that nearly sOO,00o men are employed on the lines running out of Chicago and 1s5, 900 on the lines running out of St. Louis, not including the men employed in A cler- ical capacity or the attaches of the general traffic departments.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
A Dog That Stopped a Runaway

had dog named Chris. One day papa and mamma went out riding, and the dog went with them. As they went around a corner three miles from home, the carriage tipped over and threw them out, and then the carriage righted itself, the lines dragging under the carriage. The dog, who was under the carriage, pulled the lines with his teeth and tried to stop the horse from running and could not. Then he ran to the horses head and kept jumping, nipping him in the nose. so he stopped running and walked. Every time he tried to run the dog kept on in that way for two miles uutil policeman stopped him. Ever after, so long us he lived, whenever the horse would start up suddenly, Chris would go right to the horses head Cor. New York Recorder
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
Keeping Him In Sight.

The most amusing spot in town during inauguration week is the great reception room of tho Arlington. You may look around and see more celebrities than you have fingers to count them on, but the sight of the great and mighty is not nearly so amusing as that of the large number of lesser people who want to keep them in sight. Tho office seeker and the news gatherer are equally afraid that something will escape them.
 Where is N Y-?' asked one oi the former class of a very great mans friend.
 Hes up stairs. Do you want to see him?" amiably replied the other.
 Oh, no. had better not just yet, replied the aspirant, "but l feel easier in my mind when know just where ht is."-Kate Fields Washington.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
The Death of Mark Antony,

Mark Antony gave the world for a wo- mans love, but found himself so poorly compensated by the exchange that in desperation at the approach of Octavius, and being informed that Cleopatra was endeavoring to make terms for herself by surrendering him, he stabbed himself with his dagger. Being revived, he re- ceived the message sent by Cleopatra that she desired to see him. He was carried to her place of refuge. Cleopatra and her maids raised him by ropes to the window of the tower where the fallen queen found her last home. He was lifted in and died in her arms.-St. Louis Globe namncrat
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
How ouo Girl Wa. Remembered.

One of the older teachers at Mount Folyoke college remembers Miss Mary Wilkins, who was among the pupils for a year when she first came.
 "I can't recall very much about her, " she said in answer to eager questioning from some of the undergraduates. ''Shs sat at my table, and it was her work as a freshman to remove the platters before dessert She was very handy about that"
 Think" says the girl who tells this story, ''of the wonderful Miss Wilkins borne i'll mind for nearly % years only for her handy way of taking platter of the table. New York Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
The Hawaiian Death Prayer.

Upon the minds of such people as the Hawaiians were, while under their ancient form of religion, it was but nat ural that superstition should gain q rooted hold The most curious and ef- fective belief to which they were made subject was that a man can be prayed tc deSth-a belief that survives among the natives to the present day. For the sue sess of the tragical death prayer it Wa: necessary to obtain some hair or piece of finger nail of the intended victim. A priest was then employed to use incanta ton and prayer for his destruction Al ways informed of the doom that the priest was invoking upon him, the vic tim generally pined away and died.
 There is story current that an Eng lishmAn in the service of Kamehamehz I, having incurred the displeasure of 6 priest, thu, latter proceeded to " remove him by the death-prayer process The Anglo-Saxon. however. set up an oPposi ton altar in derision, and jokingly pro claimed that he intended to pray tho priest to death Alarmed at the threat and overwhelmed at the failure of hi: own fhcantations, the sorcerer died. prov ing by his death his faith in his religion E Ellsworth Carey in Californian
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
r,,ck.r,x,s x,sI,ru.nc, Over soIo

G. A Sala recalls meeting in his youth with the white haired Thackcray and the strong impression made upon him by the novelist's kindness. "l have not forgotten. hope" he says, "one word of the wise and gentle counsel which Thackeray give me that night, and how he hade mo buckle my belt tight hang out my sign and ask him to come and take chop with me. Some of his forecasts of what l might do if tried proved to be almost of the nature of prophecy, and if may borrow m i'm age from one of tho crafts which prac- ticed in my youth l may say that my heart and mind were to me as ho talked even of the nature of plate of copper, and that, with the acutest of needles and the strongest of aquafortis, ho etched and bit in on that plate a rule of work and study and conduct from which l have been enabled these many years past very rarely to deviate."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
CROSS To HIs moTHgR.
He wouldn't Make a Good Husband. sh
 Concludkd.

Concluded.
 When was IS years of age, must confess was very fond of a nice young man who had come to see me for over a year, and we both looked forward to c happy wedding in the near future He was a German; an American. Iunder. stood German very well, though had never told him so. had never seen his mother, and wanted to, but he would say, "Some time l shall take you and show my mother her new daughter" He seemed a long time doing it, and one day Isaid, Come, Gus, we will surprise your mother" He said, rather grossly, ''Oh, not today" I said: Yes, today. want to go." He had sent me n lovely bouquet that morning, and took out some pinks and wore them. When We got to - street. l said, "In this streetg' "Yes,- he answered. Mother is queer.n
 He stopped at m alley; then in we went to a very poor but respectable rear house. He opened the door, and very lovely poor little woman stood in the room. Gus introduced us, but shall never forget the look he gave her. She seemed in dread of him Then she said: "Oh, Gus. where have you been since Saturday? have cried myself sick wor rying about you" He ground his teeth, and in German he said. shut your mouth" She sighed as she walked into the other room. A mirror hung between the two front windows, and where sat could see all that was going on in the rear rooms. His mother beckoned him to come in, and he did so. In German she softly asked for little money. He took out some charge and gave her part of it, saying in German: "You old fool, you are always asking for money. 1had debt to pay this morning of g, and am short, so you Can take that or nothing"
 Then out he stepped Us pleasant as ever 10 where was sitting. "I guess we will start" said l. Your time is your own," he said, not thinking that had understood and seen. His mother bade me goodby. invited her to my home, but Gus spoke up, "Oh, mother never goes out" On the way home he said, Don't you think mother is odd:" No, think she is lovely, and that is more than I can say about you." What do you mean, dear:" "Well. if you want to know, understood your German to your mother. saw your looks in the glass, and man that will use his mother like that despise." He tried to smooth things over, but l was determined. SC that settled that wedding, but am mar ried now to man that loves both mother and wife.-Cor. New York Re
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-12-19
He Wa. III. Own Grandfather

or all genealogical curiosities the one set forth below is probably the oldest a singular piece of reasoning To prove that q man may hr his own grandfather! Here it is There was widow (Annel and her daughter tJanel and man (George) and his son (Henryl This wid- ow married the son. and the daughter married the father The widow was therefore mother Gn Iaw) to her bus bands father and grandmother to her own husband By this husband she had a son (Davidl, to whom she was of course great-grandmother Now, the son of a great-grandmother must be grandfather or granduncle to the person to whom his mother was or Is sgreat-grandmother but in this instance Anne was great grandmother to him (Davidl. therefOrt David could not be other than his own grandfather. St Louis Republic,