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The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1893-01-27
OPIUM LICENSE.
What Effect the Chronicle Thinks It
Will Have on Hawaiians.


The following is an editorial para
graph in the San Francisco Chroni-
Gle:
Hawaii proposes to legalize the
sale of opium and it's use in smok-
ing. The country is SO hard pressed
for coin that all the old moral argu-
ments have proved of no avail against
this measure for increasing the reve-
nue.. One result will probably be a
great increase in the opium habit,
which has already gained firm hold
on thousands of the natives. With
free indulgence in this vice it will
not require many years to wipe out
the small remnant of the once
powerful Hawaiian race. In con-
nection with the subject of opium
smoking it is noteworthy that Eng
fish physicians in China are making
reports on the small effect of the
drug upon the Mongolian. They
claim that opium smoking is at
tended with less baneful results than
whisky drinking, and their facts and
arguments are used by the English
newspapers in Shanghai and Hong
kong to justify the British policy
that forced Indian opium upon the
Chinese. This is an ingenious
method, but the conclusions reached
by the doctors do not agree with the
observations of travellers in the dis
tricts of China given up to culture
of the poppy.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1893-01-27
EIFFEL,s GRABBING.
Specimen of Tall Stealing From the
Panama Canal Funds.

Specimen of Tall Stealing From the
Panama Canal Funds.
The following is a portion of the
telegraphed report of the trial of
Charles de Lesseps, Fontane, Cottu
and Eiffel, accused of completely in
the Panama Canal frauds:
When the court was solemnly con-
vened President Perivier proceeded
to examine Fontane, who said short
ly after the formation of the Panama
Canal Company he was placed in
charge of the company's business
with the press. He detailed at length
what his duties we're, and gave much
valuable information regarding the
bribery of newspapers to prevent
hostile attacks upon the company
and to prevent the publication of
matter that would have shown the
true condition of affairs on the 18TH
mus of Panama. Fontane stated
that he had held his position as
manager of the company's press af-
fairs until 1885, when the exactions
of the newspapers became so heavy
that he was compelled to abandon
the position. Since that time he
had been merely the private secre-
tary of De Lesseps. He had distri-
buted to the press only 10000 francs
in drafts payable to bearer.
In the examination of Mr.. Eiffel
he admitted that he had cashed
checks for 100000 francs which
were ostensibly drawn to pay for
machinery, while he actually ex-
pended only 100000 francs for that
purpose. He gave 100000 francs
to M. Hebrard to secure contracts
with the company, and 100000
francs to De Reinach to secure the
latter's influence in his favor with
the Government. Two million francs
were also paid by him to a certain
contractor, whose favor, like that OF
Hebrard and Reinach, was indis-
pensable.
All of these admissions were made
only after severe course of ques-
tioning. The presiding Judge then
asked Eiffel what he did with the
100000 francs received by him for
taking to pieces, shipping to the
isthmus and reconstructing machin-
cry, which, as a matter Of fact, he
never even supplied in this country
"I kept that sum-" replied Eiffel
calmly, because it formed part OF
my remuneration for the risk l was
undertaking."
"Your contract" said the Judge
provided that you were to receive
80 percent to be paid within thirty
days of the date of sending the
orders. Now, you took 2S75,OO(
francs from one firm as percent.
age, although your orders were
never executed"
Eiffel replied that it was not his
fault that the order was not exc
cuted. He himself had often paid
on contracts which were never exc
cuted. Besides this, there was the
contingency contemplated by the
general condition of the transaction
"I consider such a transaction as
void" said the Judge, severely
"since it was the result of an error
to call it nothing worse. The Pro
secutor-G General will tell you more
about this tomorrow and at the
subsequent sittings."
Eiffel quailed visibly under these
words.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-20
AGAINST KILLING SEALS,
The Prohibitory Circular Issued by tn
Treasury Department.

The Prohibitory Circular Issued by the
Treasury Department.
circular in regard to the seal fisheries of
Alaska, just issued by the Treasury Depart
ment. provides as follows:
No fur-bearing animal will be allowed to be
killed by persons other than natives within the
limits Of Alaska territory or in the waters
thereof, except fur seals killed upon the Pribiov
Islands by such party or parties as are per-
mitted so to do, pursuant to the terms of a
contract between the government Of the
United States and such party or parties.
White men married to natives and residing
within the territory will not be entitled to the
privilege OF natives under this order.
The use OF rifles, shotguns or other firearms
by the natives in killing offers or the use Of
nets in taking them is hereby prohibited.
No vessel except United States revenue cut
tiers will be allowed to transport parties Of ma
tives to or from localities where sea offers are
found for the purpose Of hunting them.
Masters OF vessels having on board skins of
otter, mink, marten, sable. fur seal or other
fur-bearing animals taken in Alaska or Alaskan
waters before unloading the same shall report
to the collector of customs at Sitka or to
deputy collector at one of the ports Of delivery
in the district of Alaska and shall file a mani
fest thereof and obtain permit for their trafs-
portation if destined for port In some other
collection district, or if destined for foreign
port shall obtain clearance.
Masters of vessels failing to comply with
these regulations will be considered al having
violated the provisions of section 1856 of the
Revised Statutes, and will be liable to the pen
alties prescribed therein.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-20
THE STREET II CLOSED.
a Controversy Involving Rights Along the
.Iaiu-- Greek Canal

The right Of the Commissioners to lease the
space along the sides If james Greek canal has
been questioned and the decision OF the Com
Iui-sioners - awaited with considerable interest
some time ago a man purchased large part OF
ahE;ting square and complained TO the
commissioners that both % and Canal streets
we're 80 blocked with buildings stone and sand
that passage over them l. greatly obstructed
and access over Canal street to lst completely
shrt OF TO vehicles The distractions COM
planned ~ we're those belonging 10 individuals
who leased the spsce along the canal from the
Commissioners. This matter has once been
,lecided adversely against the complainants by
the attorney for tine District bat Nessrs
Iarrey and BIrney have brought the matter to
she attention Of the Commissioners in a new
light In their letter to the Commissioners
fh-v -sv that the former opinion % Attorney
liazeit5n. dated February %. 1892. mentions
The purchase % James Greek canal by Wash
i,gtou cary and infers its consequent right Of
lrg5.rty IN the canal and its margin. They
tuy. however, th1t Il j. not clear from the
teuor 20 his letter that b had in mind the legal
status Of the streets. Continuing thew say:
We 10 Nos question the right % the District
o. James Greek cAGni it, right to lease or
rcut. under TIE laws. % private parties the ex-
Cllsivc privilege OF certain spaces OF It's margin
for huCiug freight. subject, however 10 the
provisions - the % finances Hmit'ug the freight
spac. and requiring the speedy removal Of all
sl:icIe- landed. such use OF the bank is Incl
dental 60 canal traffC and transportation and is
IN priucipl. Ike the Use 81 Pennsylvania avenue
- a merchan; For unloading freight from draws
Hni Ssgons. IL does no: imply or include the
permanent occupancy % a street OF avenue for
private purposes II will not be pretended
that wear honorable boar, can legally limit the
u-. 81 a street o. a few citizens and exclude the
Sencral public from passing over it on foot and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-20
CHASED OUT BY THE MAFIA.
Italians Forced to Leave New Orleans
Warned at st. Louis.

Italians Forced to Leave New Orleans
Warned at st. Louis.
The following missive, written in red ink on
mourning paper and inolosed in an envelope
bearing the post Office stamp of New Orleans,
was received by Joseph G. Chic, a fruit dealer
fSt. Louis:
the country. Now your time has come to suffer.
awful crime. Wherever You are buried we win never
ist yonr 6oay rest. 1t must be cut to pieces. ii
In the same mail Joseph Zanone. cousin of
Ghio's and owner of the fruit stand at the Union
depot, also received a similar epistle, in which
it was stated that Chic had received his final
warning.
Dominck Ginochio, Italian consul to ST.
Louis, also received q letter from the same
ton to the threat received by Chic. The affair
has caused great excitement among the italian
residents.
The italian Steiano Arretta of New Orleans,
who was shot and severely wounded some time
ago on the levee in the parish of st. James, and
Gaspardo RenardO, who had o narrow escape
from being murdered. while two Of their COM
panions we're shot and stabbed to death by
some other Sicihans, who induced them to leave
the city under the pretense Of securing work
on different plantations, recently became ter
ror stricken with the idea that the Italians
would eventually kill them. They were pos
sessed with the idea that their would-be assas-
sins were still in the vicinity of the city and
that IL would be only question of time when
they would put them out Of the way.
They thereupon called upon the Italian con-
sui with q few Of their friends and asked him to
protect them, and, il he could, to send them
back to Italy, as they were afraid to remain
any longer in the city. The consul was willing
TO do this, but was unable until he could see
Chief Caster, a. they were important state wit
nesses against the assassins In the event of
their capture, which the police were in hopes
of accomplishing.
The baggage, which was sent on ahead Of the
Italians the night the men were assassinated, it
b understood. was traced to st. Louis and then
u Eas lost sight Of. The Italians called ON
Chief Caster and he willingly agreed to allow
the consul to send them back to the old coun-
try. The consul did so this week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-20
THE PANAMA OFFICIALS
A Mastery Opening of the Defense at Paris
Yesterday Afternoon.

a Mastery Opening of the Defense at Paris
Yesterday Afternoon.
The defense in the case OF those Panama
canal directors on trial for bribery and corrup-
ton in Paris was opened yesterday afternoon.
Maitre Barbour at once arose. He was very
nervous. but held himself well under restraint.
In a few words he complimented the court
upon its fairness of the rulings in the case and
then dashed into exposition Of his line of
defense. He argued voluby and at much
length that it was not one moral condition that
had led to the arrest aud prosecution OF the ac-
cused. Political considerations, he declared.
had much to do with the prosecution, and he
Tending should no. be made scapegoats for the
advantage of any party or faction or to advance
the designs of ambitious men.
He maintained that the probity Of his clients
was in nowisc affected by the indictment on
which they were standing trial. He declared
that the construction of the Panama canal was
far removed from speculative aims. In its in
ception and progress the scheme had an honor
able foundation, though speculation arose
from it.
He eulogized NJ. Ferdinand de Lesseps as a
man of the highest character. So keen was
de Lesseps sense Of honor, he said, that after
appearing before Magistrate Prinet at the OPEN
ing of the inquiry he was overwhelmed. For
two months he had not left his bed, and during
that time he had not uttered word. Had the
great Frenchman been able to appear in court
the whole audience would have risen to salute
the glory of his fame.
Barbour gave full vent to his oratory in re-
counting the many struggles of Count Ferdi-
nand de Lesseps and laid particular stress upon
his contest with Great Britain over the Suez
canal. He then proceeded to examine into the
duties and responsibilities of the directors Of
the company, which. he declared. had been
faithfully and correctly carried out He dealt
with the charges against NJ. de Lesseps and en-
deavored to show that they were unfounded.
In concluding his speech he declared that the
heavy OUTLAWS made on behalf of the company
we're fully justified. and he proposed to prove
that public opinion on this matter had been
misled When Maitre Barbour had finished
the court adjourned until Tuesday. NJ Bar
boux's speech was a masterpiece of oratory,
and though his eloquence was fervid it never
carried him beyond the point where his words
could be construed admitting in the slightest
degree anything derogatory to the characters or
methods of the men he was defending.
The address made quite an impression. 1t
was listened to by many lawyers prominent ut
the French bar. and at it's conclusion VI. Bar
boux was complimented by his legal colleagues.
NJ. Charles de Lesseps was much overcome by
the tributes paid him and his father by the adj
vocate, and warmly thanked him for his elo-
quent defense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-20
EVANSVILLE AND VICINITY.
Correspondence Of The Evening Star.

Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
HYArTsvILLE, MD. Jan. 20, 1898.
Mr.. Richard l.. Downer died at his residence
on Pike avenue at 9 o'clock yesterday morning
Of pneumonia. He leaves a wife and three chill
dren. An entertainment will be given by the
Hyattsville Athletic Club at an early date for
the ben eft of the family of the deceased
The commuters residing at various points on
the Washington branch Of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad are circulating a petition for the
signatures OF permanent residents on that line
requesting the company to redeem all unused
trips on quarterly commutation tickets or to
authorize the conductors to accept such trip
humber for passage Of any one member Of tho
family Of tie commuters holding the ticket
when accompanied by him or her, or to allow
the quarterly tickets to be good until all the trip
numbers are used. such extension not to exceed
one month. They also call the attention Of the
railroad officials to the high rate at which the
family Communication tickets are sold, and sug-
gest that if they were reduced to one-half Of
their present cost it would be more beneficial
to the company.
One Of the members of the street lighting
committee informed THE STAR reporter last
evening that 1t highly probable that gas
would be used instead Of oil in this village by
next April.
Mr.. PinEney A. Scaggs Of Branchville was in
this village last evening soliciting the support
of democrats for the position OF collector of
internal revenue for the district comprising
Delaware, Maryland and the District of Column
bia.
The ice on tho Anacostia is fully ten inches
thick and it is feared that freshet will occur
when it thaws.
number of members of the Woman's Relief
Corps Of the G. A. r. post OF this place visited
Laurel last evening for the purpose Of taking
part in q charitable entertainment which was
given there.
OF Mr.. Charles II. Welsh yesterday during the
absence of that gentleman and greatly alarmed
Mrs. Welsh and the servants.
The orphans court met at Marlboro last
Tuesday and passed suitable resolutions on the
death of DR.. P. II. Heiskell, who was chief
justice Of that court
Mr.. Henry Goldsmith Of Nottingham district
died suddenly at Aquasco district few DAYS
ago in the presence Of his fiancee, Miss Mary
Watson, whom he was visiting He had gone
to n spring near the house with the Young lady.
and, while lifting bucket Of water. fell to the
ground and quickly expired. Deceased was
TWENTY-FIVE years Of age and was to have mar
ried Miss Watson within few days
Mr.. Elias Hopkins died at his homo near
Beltsvile last Saturday at the age Of fifty-eight
years. He was member of the Odd Fellows
and Independent Ordor of Red Men. The
Beltsville last Monday and was conducted by
Grand Sachem J. p. Boileau and Prophet John
G. Caller of the Independent Order of Red
Men. Services were also held over the remains
by Rev. Mr.. Register, pastor of that church.
There will be regular meeting of the county
commissioners next Tuesday at Upper Marl-
boro
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-20
saved by the strength of the Car.

s. telescoped passenger coaches are the re-
siit q a rear end collision Of two passenger
trims on the fs;;sbarg. Fort Wayne and Chi
ssgO road al Hobart. eleven miles west Of Val
Paraiso. Ind, Wednesday morning \ binding
snow storm prevented the engineer Of the sec
s.a section cf train No. from observing the
signal hgl,s and the locomotive dashed into the
rear VI the fret section standing on the mair
tracA- j. o. Parritt. fireman, and a c6lored
Io-ter received serious injuries. A frighful los
81 Efe s-s oaly sverted by the superior con-
e.ructioE Of tho last coach on the first section
IL Is strange fact that this car was only
.iigstly damaged while the coaches in from
were &imosi completely wrecked Tho ons
nandrsd passengers we're asleep when the crasl
caL2c. and only awakened to . sense Of Their
Isrii when the broken glass and timbers com
r-eEced 10 fall about them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-20


Two thousand unemployed workmen, dis
charged from the employ Of the street railway
and other corporations, invaded the city hall at
Montreal Tuesday afternoon. There WAS a
monster procession through the principal
streets. those having carts driving them and
those walking carrying picks and shoveis. The
square around the city hall was packed with a
surging mass OF bowling workingmen. Ali that
could get in swarmed into the city hall.
When the aldermen appeared in the council
chamber they were Missed and hooted. A
special force Of police was got in readiness in
case Of trouble.
The demonstration was counter one to that
OF some carriers who had petitioned the city to
withdraw the street cars and substitute sleighs.
as the cars were running the streets. The
workingmen demanded that the cars be al
lowed to run, as by this means work was pro-
vided in cleaning the streets and hauling away
the snow. 'Ee
1t Is charged that the street railway managers
deliberately discharged these men and encOur-
aged the demonstration; also that they had en-
gagged mon to smash the furniture in the city
hall, if necessary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-20

The steamship City Of Atlanta Of the Old Do
minion line was burned in tho East river at New
York Wednesday night The fire originated in
the porter's room. and spread with great rapid
ity. number of boats crews were ON the At
ianta at the time that the blaze was first discov-
cred. but so intense were the flames. so much
Roadway had the FIRE already obtained, that they
barely made their escape with their lives. The
City Of Atlanta was wooden vessel OF about
800 tons burden. She was built about thirty
years ago and was valued ct about ts6G, 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-20
DIR. McGlynn Coming to Washington.

Bishop John Moore of st. Augustine, Fla,
is in New York He went to congratulate in
person his old friend and college mate, DR..
McGlynn, and to induce DR.. McGlynn to ac-
company him on his return to Florida and de-
liver . course Of lectures in the Cathedral : OF
st. Augustine. DR.. McGlynn has accepted the
invitation. and will sail with the bishop for
Savannah February 8. He will discontinue the
Cooper Union Sunday evening lectures until
after his return from Florida, and he will de-
vote the interval before sailing TO rest and to
keeping several outside lecture engagements
Bishop Moore and DR.. McGlynn together will
visit the apostolic delegate, Archbishop Sstolli,
tomorrow, and will remain over Sunday. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-20
nUNCANsoN BROS. AUcTIoNEERs

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
PROPERTY KNOWN As Pr MISFs NO. 1873
FIFTH STREET NORTHWEST. IN THE CITY
OF WASHINGTON.
By virtue Of certain deed OF trust dated the 10th
dav of July. 1>.l. and duly recorded In Liber No.
1855 folio 800 e of the land records the
District of Coumbis, and By the direction Of the par
ties secured thereby. the undersigned trustees therein
named will sell az public auction IN front of tho
remises t. the heles; and bsst bidder, on SAT
UARY. 1898. AT HALF-PAsr -FOUR O'CLOCK
premises s'pste in the city Of was9, ,l.S,e.
III. stewards subdivision Of lots in square
east Of square fonr hundred and seyentyive ti9l
per plat record in Liber II .olio 10 one Of the
land records Of tine surveyors ONCE OF the District Of
Columbia. improved by valuable two-story brick
dwelling house.
Term. of sale: One third of the purchase money TO
be paid in cash. Of which hundred doilsrs tslOO
must be deposited at the time Of sale the balauce
two CD equal IN stallments evidenced by the yromis
sorry notes q the purcaser made payable 70 the order
years from the date OF sale with interest
BILE semiann ualy and secured by deed of trust
the sold all cash. at the purchasers op-
ton. If the .ernso Of sale shall not be complied with
within five 80 days from the day of sale the trustees
the right TO resell the property the risk and
Of the defautinE purchaser or purchasers. All
cOnveyancins to Be At the COS, q the purchaser
ps 4sie.ssas FRANK B. fssMIiH. Trustees.