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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-10-12

A dance will be given at the Myrtle
Boat Club House this evening.
Four DRINKS and like number oil
gamblers were arrested last night.
The nominating convention is called
for 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
The monthly meeting of the officers
the Y. NJ. c. A. was held last night.
Mrs, Thirds will lecture this evening
upon the subject "The Hndoo Bible"
The Government band will play at
the battalion drill on Union Square
tonight.
Five poker players were fined sic
each and costs in the District Court
yesterday.
The Quintette Club played for the
Nolan dinner at the Hawaiian hotel
last evening.
Battalion drill tonight. All of the
companies will meet at the armory at
1880 o'clock.
There will be a complimentary dance
to DR.. r. |. Moore at Independence
Park this evening.
The registration roll as reported from
Kauai contains 5S7 names. The estimate
from Hawaii is 1900
A Portuguese boy living in Peuoa
Valley was assaulted with q knife by u
Chinaman last night.
S. NJ. ships Alexandrine and Arcona
arrived at Yokohama, hence, September
25th and Goth respectively.
Just received fine new stock of Ha-
wailan and American bunting flags.
For sale cheap at the l. X. l..
A dance was given at the residence of
Mrs. S. G. Wilder last night. Several
young people attended after the opera
was over.
Joe Fern and Zipa Alapai. the de-
PENDANTS in the recent Achi FELLOWSHIP
case, were married at Palama Wednes-
day evening.
Remember the Athletic Clubs field
day at the baseball park Tomorrow
afternoon. The sports will begin at 2:30
o'clock sharp.
A petition to have the bridge over
Nuuanu stream on King street widened
is going the rounds and is receiving
many signatures.
A native boy was arrested this morn
ing for breaking in the house of one
Fredenburg, presumably for the purpose
of burglarizing it.
AT the Temple of Fashion the shelv-
ing is up. but the prices on goods is
down. We are ready for business Sat
urday morning. NJ. G. SILVA.
Smiths busses will call around at the
Y. NJ. c. A. tomorrow afternoon at
p. m. to carry the Athletic Club boys
to the baseball grounds.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-10-12
Wdnted.

A good, gentle milch cow at reason
able price. Apply at the
467-tf STAR Office.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-10-12

Just received fine new stock of Ha-
waiian and American bunting flags.
For sale cheap at the l. X. l..
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-10-12
MEXICAN CIGARS
1T
HOLLLSTER g. co.'s.
PERSONAL.

Thomas Lindsay, the ieweler, wi |
leave for the Coast Saturday to he gone
five weeks.
The well known broker, Mr.. j. w.
Luning, will leave by the Australia
Saturday for a short vacation in the
States.
The badges for the delegates to the
Nominating Convention are lettered
as follows: Delegate A. U. 7. Conven
ton, October ID, 1894. Annexation.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-10-12
PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

o & o Australia, Houdlette, for San
Francisco, Saturday Is, az ~ IN.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-10-12

Five poker players were fined sic
each and costs in the District Court
yesterday.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-10-12

S. NJ. ships Alexandrine and Arcona
arrived at Yokohama, hence, September
25th and 26th respectively.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-10-12

Joe Fern and Zipa Alapai, the de-
PENDANTS in the recent Achi FELLOWSHIP
case, were married at Palama Wednes-
day evening.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-10-12

Remember the Athletic Clubs field
day at the baseball park Tomorrow
afternoon. The sports will begin at 2;3O
o'clock sharp.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-10-12

A dance was given at the residence of
Mrs. S. G. Wilder last night. Several
young people attended after the opera
was over.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-10-12

A petition to have the bridge over
Nuuanu stream on King street widened
is going the rounds and is receiving
many signatures.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-10-12
California
Feed Company

are strictly in 1t. We are at the
oli place, foo, OF Nuuanu street.
Our telephones are l2l.
7. 5 Get q bag Of the EXCEL
Lent FLOUR. Nou tciH fHd its
The best you erer used, and so
cheap. We wW gire you a
sample on application.
KING ~ WRIGHT
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A Portuguese boy living in Peuoa
Valley was assaulted with a knife by u
Chinaman last night.
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tains. plain. neat farmhouse kitchen,
and two women. evidently mother and
daughter, sitting by the table before the
fire, the daughter reading aloud. No one
cred gasp and fell back in despair,
TIL dWestford's mother and sister!
He had seen both faces at the trial
the elder, sad and patient under its sill
very hair; the younger. pure, pale and
the dark eyes onx 1s1 sshess pS
black braids.
He stood there still, hopeless and help
less, when there came sudden break
ceased reading. He looked In, and saw
her pick UP pitcher and come towards
the door a moment more and she had
near gone straight to the pump, on
whici. the iamplight shone. and was FILL
Ing ! .r pitcher. Nerved by desperation,
win Ss appeal t TO her wy %r shouldn't
did rot KIN her brother. She may pity
me. She Is n woman, and they are half
anu 3rik aloud haSf se" %ssn ns es @
Gods sake"
The cianklng of the pump ceased:
The gsl looked around I'd. With nam startled
flight from bioodthirsty mob. They
are close at my, heels; l can't go fur
pity and give me help or concealnent.
who are your" she inquired, and
with a dreadful sinking al his heart he
gave his name. Gilbert Hazelton."
She uttered a sharp cry and looked
away where the distant lanterns were
cleaning through the cornfeld-the
pursuers on his track.
II must ask mother" she said, and
snatching up her pitcher she swept
past him into the house.
He heard her quick voice and Mrs.
Westford's startled outcry, and in very
desperatIOn followed her In.
The old mother met him. white haired
and venerable. 80 thee can seek shell
ter here OF David Westfords beresyed
mother?' she said. bitterly. wonder
ingly; ~
him." he urged desperately. "As true
as there is d heaven above US / am in
nocent OF what Is laid to my charge.
1t will be proved when my friends come
But that, will be too late unless you
help me-"
but / do not know II now" Mrs.
Westford wavered. "Thee speaks fair.
but do not all criminals the same? "A
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! trial was given thee and thy Innocence
was not proved. Why, should save the
to stand "You will know when it is
too late II you refuse me aid. Madam,
/ will you risk 1t. risk feeling that you
instead let him go to his death?"
"Ernestine." cried the old mother, pite-
ously. what ought we to do? How can
we risk letting, Dayids murderer go
free to break other hearts as ours are
broken? What does thee say"
The girl stood In the open door. her
glances alternating between the plead
ing face Of the fugitive and the Ian
terms coming along the roadside.
we must decide quickly, mother. and
her clear voice quivered with feeling,
"He may he innocent. II hardly seems
AS though guilty man would come here
to David's home-for shelter. And N
We are accessory TO his death-mothcr.
II Is murder for them 10 tax" the law
choice lies between one man; who may or
may not be a murderer, and score who
will surely be II We do not hinder
Then thee says save him." Mrs.
Westford asked doubtfully.
Il dare not refuse It, mother. Do you?"
The old lady hesitated, then opening a
corner cupboard took out pair OF hand.
cuffs-relics OF the days when David had
been deputy sheriff and earned the en-
nifty OF tramps and evil-doers-and held
them towards Gilbert.
III thee VIII put these on, tnat We
may have no fear from thy violence
when the mob are gone. we will conceal
thee safely, ana when the seaych is
over send thee back TO thy lawful guar
dian. That is all I can not place my
self and my daughter at the mercy of
one who may have none. VIII thee con-
sent?"
She was only prudent, Gilbert bowed
silently and extended his hands. II was
his only chance for life, and II would be
the height OF folly to object, Yet a faint
color came into his face as the cold steel
snapped on his wrists, rendering him
helpless--yet scarcely more so than
fatigue had already made him.
The hesitation OF both was over now.
Erncstine babe him remove his muddy
shoes. while she swiftly closed the door
and drew down the blinds, and the
mother hurried into another room.
Thither Ernestine beckonel him TO fol-
low, pausing only to thrust the shoes out
OF sight
Al the door she turned. "It Is Dayids
room" looking keenly into his face,
Come in!'
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HIS LAST RESORT.
|Gilbert H0sletOm SaUed from Death only
to Lose His Heart.

lie had been accused of murder, tried
for his life, found guilty and sentenced
to death. His letter to his friends must
have miscarrled. for they had not come
to his relief Poor and alone among
strangers, who persisted in believing him
identical with the tramp who had muir
derer poor DAVID Westford, Gilbert had
yet fought bravely for his life. Some
few had been convinced of his innocence,
and his lawyer had succeeded in obtain
Ing a new trial, in which new witnesses
But when this word went around, the
townspeople were furious. They had
seen more than one undoubted criminal
escape through some technicality.
Were they now to see the murderer OF
poor David Westford escape through the
easily bought perjury of some worthless
COMPANIONS In crime? They vowed II
should not be. Last night at dusk,
groups OF stern-looking men stood be-
fore the Jail talking grimly together.
and = whisper In the air warned the
Sheriff what was coming.
The tail was old and rickety, He could
not defend 1t, and his resolve was quickly
tlkcn. In the early dusk the prisoner
was sent out by a side door, under
charge OF the Snerffs son, while the
and seIze some other victim, But
treachery carried the word to the mob
and they were soon In hot pursuit OF me
fugitiyes In this emergency the poy,
who was firmly convinced on me pits
ing only promise TO re!oin him AZ
place appointed. and himself turned PACK
10 throw the pursuers on the tran III
possible, Gilbert fully intended to Keep
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dark night. and the sky hidden by a
mass of hurrying clouds. A raw, chilly
ma the ground all mud. the tall grass
nd trees dripping from heavy rains.
ust emerging into a dark cornfield
rom still darker woods, young man,
u clothing drenched and mud-stained,
us lace haggard and desperate. and his
Hhole attitude as he leaned heavily
eainst the rail fence telling of utter ex-
aaustion. He was worn out. For more
nan TWO years he had been flying for
ne over country imperfectly known
him' though familiar to his pursuers.
more than once he had been compelled
70 fetrace' his steps when every moment
was precious and every step through
Welding mud required an effort Worse
yet there was no possibility Of throwing
,he followers off the trail. Every step
'et It's plain impression, to be followed
=" iast as horse could trot, and capture
meant sure nnd swift death-no wonder
ne was Cooperate.
Iurn which way he would, Gilbert Ha-
-''ton could Zee nothing before him but
|speely and disgraceful death. Never to
|e the SIN asain, nay, not even a
'"nu'y facet Was this the end of the
'sht hop"s with which he had kissed
nS mother god by only two short
"oh'hs bsrore? It seemed like far
csS dream .h6iV, He had lived ages of
ar ana agony since then, gone through
ASpeakable installations and dread.
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Did SHE think he would draw back
Guilt itself would hardly have done that
now: with the pursuers so near
"lf David can see. ! know he Is will
ing" Gilbert answered quietly.
II was n small, plainly furnished room.
Mrs. Westford had drawn the bed from
the wall and thrown back the last
breadth OF carpet, revealing tiny trap,
door. AT his entrance she opened IL and
motioned him down.
1t is only four feet. You can drop
that far said Ernestinc. cnCouraCingly.
There Is no outer door. You VIII he
quite safe"
Her mother smiled sadly. "Iiow many
frightened fugitivcs have slept here in
the war. Thee need not fear Now but
stay. thee must he faint. l will bring
thee food and drink"
She hurried away. ana h" swung MN
self down II was not very easy, win
his manacled hands. and r,rnestins
helped him. His heart thrilled at touch
Of her cold. trembling fingers.
she shrinks from my touch. She
thinks my hand stained with her broth
er''s blood he thought, bittery,
. But r anoiher Em'e s at the prs PaS
anxiously, and said with hurried kind
ness: There is an old bed down there
Look, whilo hold the light down There!
Even half an hours rest will help you
But you must eat and rest in the dark,
for this cellar extends under IN" kitchen,
which is carpetless. and has cracks in
the floor. Here comes mother
Very Eurriedly Mrs, Westfurd passed
the well-hlled dish and pitcher to him,
reporting the mob almost before the
house.
Cover up quickly, Ernestinc. | am
going 10 wake Harry
That was her youngest son, sun sleep
ing soundly upstairs.
She hurried away, and Ernestine
quickly lowered the lrapioor ana pushed
back the bed.
shut down in the darkness Gilbert
CROPPED his way to the old bel and sank
down ON II in utter exhaustion, Tie
could do no more, h" II lite or death.
lie heard the girls quick steps. the clos
ing door. tho louder steps directly over
head, and a slender spur of ldmpliSht
came down through crack. she was
back In the kitchen and there were
stern voices ndstinctly To be heard
without. Ernesiine heard them more
plainly, and stood with clasped hands
and pale face praying silently, but ah,
so earnestly. that the innocent, II he
were innocent, might be saved. when
her young brother came rushing down.
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MORE R|OT|NG At HAMMOND.
Lake Shore Freight Train Stopped
and Set on Fire.
Militiamen Fire Two Volleys to
Dispense the Mob.
OBy Associated Prcss.)

,By Associated Prcss)
HAMMOND, Ind, July CA mob Of
five hundred men attacked a freight
train on the Lake Shore road at Whiting
last night. and succeeded in stopping It,.
Coupling pins were drawn and airbrakc
hose cut and the torcr was applied to
many of tht cars. The alarm was given
and two companies of militia were hur-
ried to the scene.
The crowd showed disposition to
Tight and two vollcys were fired by the
troops. 1t Is not thought that any one
was seriously hurt.
After dispensing the rioters the troops
turned their attention to saving the
train. The fires were extinguished. the
cars coupled and the train sent on Its
way with heavy guard. All trains are
now being run under military protection.
INDIANAPOLIS. July 2o.-Gov. Mat
thews says that notwithstanding the
strike has been declared of at Ham,
mond he will not recall the State militia
from that place for several days. He
thinks 1t will be necessary for 200 SOL
diers to remain for some time.
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his promise, but in the darkness he miss
ed his way, and the bloodhounds in the
rear caught his trail.
two eternities he had been running for
life, and the unknown country and hor-
rible mud had completely exhausted the
1te agd terrbe ~9 anSetY b s
him. Nothing but utter desperation
could have driven him another rod. but
when a shot came from the rear he
the strip of corntield, through the fence
and out on well-travelled road. ~.
To one less utterly worn out this
w9ua eay st sns the had q
liquid ooze. which retained no foot
print. The pursuers would not know
which way to turn, and must watch
turn aside. But he was too tired to use
the advantage. and when, after run
ming few rods. he slipped and fell. he
hausted to riss. What was the use,
when his utmost endeavors could only
put off death for few moments? Why
not take one moment for rest and
thought before the end came?
A farmhouse stood a quarter OF a mile
further on, and as he lay there, pant
Ing. waiting only for death to overtake
him. his hopeless sd gisaces te., upon r ~. ~
the lamp, shining serenely through the
parted curtains! Doubtless happy
family were sitting around II, rather
and mother, sturdy sons and pretty
laughing and talking, and
never dreaming of the dark tragedy
enacting 50 near. What would they
care II they did know? Would they
come TO his aid II some instinct should
tell them. And then he suddenly
scrambled TO his feet, resolving to make
one last effurt for his life. He would
struggle on to the farmhouse and APP
peal TO the quiet family circle. They
must give him conceslment. II was but
death II he failed, and II would be no
less II he did not try.
1t took all the strength this last faint
hope gave him TO carry him to the gates
and up the cindsr walk, whose hard, dark
surface would petray no footstep. Yet
his heart failed as he reached the door
and leaned utterly exhausted against
"If i only knew there were women
inside! a woman would be merciful.
But 1t may be some stern old farmer.
who will only order me of and set the
dog on me-"
The window was but step away. He
crept to II. and looked between the cur
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stairs just as there came a laundering
knock at the door.
Mrs, ,westford had told him no more
than that crowd of men with Ian
perfect good faith that he flung open
the door and angrily demanded their
business They soon satisfied him.
THE tramp that murdered your broth
or is at large, and We are hunting Tor
him. We have looked all M and down
the road. for we know he came this
some where. Your folks will have no
objection t. our searching, ! reckon
mot hu. don't think he would
catch him and hang him to the nearest
tree" tho hoy answered tlercely.
The Fugitive, plainly hearing every
how many times that old hose had been
searched in vain for hunted souls, or he
would not have feared, Harry knew the
never dreamed that his mother and
sister could know anything Of the
hunted tramp murderer. and so had no
idea that he could be in the house. So
thoroughly searched. while Eruestine
and her mother looked IN with pale quiet
faces and wildly-heattpS hearts, and
the fugitive lay and listened in the dark
ness. Then III. men rode on, grumbling
and cursng the Sheriff for letting the
prisoner escape. Harry fretted little,
never guessing that his every word
reached the ear OF the man whom he
would willingly have surrendered TO his
murderers and then went back To bed.
silence settled on the old farmhouse,
d ne. from which Mrs. Westford sofs
can aroused him. Half asleep he made
his way 20 the trapdoor ana was helpei
mp. lGrnestinc, IN LAX and hat, stood
Mother thinks 1t best that you should
be- back in safety before daybreak," she
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ABANDONED IN MlDOCEAN.
Hrri'"h Of Capt. Godfrey, OF the
Bark Jpmes n. Ucm,.u


Bark James II. Hrmleu.
Capt Godfrey, late master of the Brit.
ish bark James H. Hamlen, arrived
'nis morning as passenger in the
steamer Madiana, from st. Thomas.
Inc bark sailed hence for Demerara
June II. She sprung a leak on June IA,
ana ana was abandoned on June IS in lati-
tude 3S.il. longitude 6s17. She was
asIterwards picked up by a tug and
lowed into Bermuda.
capt. Godfrey stated that on June IA.
curing, heavy weather, the vessel
iabored and strained heavily, causing
her to spring leak. On sounding the
pumps 1t vas found that she was maxi
ing water very rapidly. The captain
was OF the opinion that the vessel had
started one of her planks.
The Hamlen was headed for Bermuda
but she rapidly filled, and on the 18th
all hands abandoned the vessel in the
boats. A few hours later they were
picked up by the bark Dom Pedro H., of
baltimore. bound from that port for
Rio Janeiro.
After being aboard that vessel for
twelve days they were transferred to
the German steamer Ellerfeld and
landed at st. Thomas. On July 4. while
on board the Ellerfeld, the colored cook
OF the Hamlen, Eustace c. Ferry. died
from shock. The remainder of the crew
were sent by the United States Consul
at that port to Barbados.
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before. The big watchdog followed at
her, call and eurled up under her seal.
these women might feel. they were not
disposed TO run any useless risks.
"Good-by, mother. Don't fret" was
ford's earnest May God protect thee"
showed her uneasiness. Yet she added
kindly word to the prisoner. And
may nr ot thns out nut me ruin a., nope We
right speedily
Then they drove away In the dark
ness. Ernestlne spoke little: her heart
beat too fast. She half spologized for
taking the dog.
THE roads would be SO lonely. coming
in back" an apology which he readily
when she had given him his life? But
he could not help being intensely thank
full that the dog had been asleep in the
barn when he approached.
Their trip was about half done when
lanterns CLEANED ahead and wheels and
voices were heard approaching. The
mob was his first thought, and
Ernestine whispered hurriedly. Down
under your seat till they pass!" then with
sudden joyful change in tone and
manner, "Oh. 1t is the Sheriff! Thank
heavens"
The Sheriff it was, looking anxiously
for his charge, but with little hope OF
ever seeing him again alive. Ernestlne
turned quickly.
Giles fell of. There! You need not tell
that par, unless you wish: 1t was only
but you understand. Mother, had
right to be cautious, you know
And tnen the Sheriff was hailige
them. and as much surprised as de-
lighted 10 find his prisoner in such
hands. The transfer was soon made:
and with a kindly word of farewell
Ernestine FASTENED back to her anxious.
mother.
At the new trial Gilbert Hazelton had
no difficulty in proving his own Identity
and was triumphantly acquitted. or all
the warm handclasps and congratu'a-
lions he received none gave him more
pleasure than those of Mrs, Westtord
and her daughter.
"You must come and see u.s."
Ernestine said. blushing. II know We
were not over-polite to you, mother and
/: but come again, and you will find
that We can be civil
And he did come-not once, but many
times-and at last carried sweet Ernes-
tine away as his bride.-overlsna
monthly. - ..-..-.-, .s
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SPANiARDS' ANNUAL PICNIC.
Enjoyable Time Expected Next
Tuesday Evening.

1ucsuRs Evening.
The Spanish residents of this city are
looking forward to an enjoyable time at
the annual festival and jubilee OF the
Spanish colony, which will be held at
Cosmopolitan Park. One Hundred and
Seventeen street and Amsterdam ave-
nue., Tuesday night. The festival
will be held under the auspices
Of the Spanish American Club, an or
ganization of wealthy Spaniards, which
was founded more than fourteen
years ago by Prof. Jaime Ramires, the
well-known linguist.
Prof. Ramires has full charge of all
the arrangements for the festival. and
has secured first-Class vaudeville
entertainment for those who do not
care to dance. This entertainment Will
be given in an open-air garden, similar
to the concert gardens of Spain. Among
those who will appear are Senorita Tor
tajada and her famous troupe of aero
bats and pantomimists. Little Car
men," a pretty little Spanish dancer,
and Iva La Shan, the popular. tenor.