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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-11-24

Oil money is the secret of the frantic
industry of whaling seamen, who, when
they do find themselves taking grease
aboard, will work day and night, though
night is but an expression up there, with
out thought of fatigue, for the secure
pay of officers and men is low indeed, and
it is only by their share of the profits that
they can hope to draw good check when
they return. Even the new Joined boy
gets his shilling in the ton and so draws
an extra 60 when 100 tons of oil are
brought back. 1t is practical socialism,
and yet n less democratic community than
a whaler's crew could not be imagined.
The captain rules the mates, the mates
| the harpooners, the harpooners the boat
steerers, the boat steerers the line golfers,
and SO on in graduated scale which de-
scends to the ordinary seaman, who, in
his turn, bosses it over the boys. Every
one of these has his share of oil money,
| and it may be imagined what chill blast
of unpopularity blows around the luck
less harponer who, by clumsiness or evil
chance, has missed his whale. Public
opinion has terrorizing effect even in
those little floating communities of 90
souls. have known grizzled harpooner
| burst into tears when he saw by his slack
| line that he had missed his mark, and
! berdeenshire seamen are not very soft
race either.-A. Conan Doyle in McClure's
u n
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-11-24
GE MS IN VERSE.


Is there no symbol Of the land TO be
A floating weed, some broken, struggling
branch
Nothing TO break the solemn round expanse
OF this unending, deep hued, awful sea?
Brave ship 60 sail upon the unknown track
Brave souls that dare, brave hearts that longing
wait,
Though storm and wind assault Ship, turn not
hackl
Let us go on, with faith o'ertopping fate.
How fearful is this scenel Yet many time
In London town I've known an hour more drear
Amid starved souls and faces dark with crime;
Have felt such hcartache as one knows not here.
What loneliness akin to that white stare
OF hungry faces, hurrying God knows whcreY
William Ordway Partridge.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-11-24

/ sat me down TO write II rhyme of gloom.
All was in tune for 1t; my temples throbbed
In semidarkness was my cherries room,
And through the trees the sad breeze soughed
and sobbed;
My heart was burning with a fancied woe;
Digestion waited not on appetite;
My spirits came in dun and sluggish flow;
Naught was there in the world that pleased
my sight
My pen itself would not put down the thought
The pessimistic thought-that held my mind
Try as | would the fancy flew uncaught,
Uncatchabe as any trunnt wind.
Yet wrote on, and when the rhyme complete
Stared boldly at me from the saffron page
found myself victim to defeat
I'd written this truly happy age!
I'd said that in this life were more of good
Than wicked things; despite the heavy mist
OF present trial, those who understood
Life as it really is could not resist
The true conclusion, tried and guaranteed,
That we have many blessings; and no grief,
However much because of it the heart ma!
bleed
Has ever been without some sweet relief.
Alas that |, disciple true of gloom,
Philosopher of woe, should e'er confess
That JOY upon this earth hath any room,
That mortals find here aught of happiness!
And yet, though | seem faithless TO my creed
In writing then that optimistic song,
am not So Is proves its truth, indeed
When even |. its follower, go wrong.
John kendrick Bangs.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-11-24

As change from the story of Columbus
and the egg, which may now very proper
ly he laid aside until 1899 draws near, an
incident related by a French man Of sci
ence and vouched for by him may be
told. This gentleman relates that he was
at his work before a glowing coal fire
when some one tapped at the door, and a
young girl belonging to family who liv-
ed in the fiat above him came in.
"Sir, " she said, "would you kindly lend
me live coal or two to start our fire WITH
It's gone out"
Certainly, my dear" said the savant.
"But you have brought nothing to carry
it in. Take my shovel"
"Oh, no, sir" answered the child. 81
will carry the Goals in my hand'
SIN your handS What do you mean?
You'll be burned"
sob, no, sir. I'll show you how"
The child dipped up some ashes from
the crate and placed them in the followed
palm of her left hand. Then, with the
tongs she laid two burning Goals on the
top of the little heap of ashes. Then she
bowed, smiled and went out, bearing her
Goals unharmed.
"Well WE'LL" said the man of science
to himself. Here I've been studying nat
ural philosophy 40 years and never had
the wit TO do thatp'-Youth's Companion.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-11-24
James whitoomb RiIey's First Book.

"What did you do on the indianapolis
Journal"
81 was a sort of free lance--could do
anything / wanted to. Just about this
time l began series of Benjamin F..
Johnson poems. They all appeared with
editorial comment, as if they came from
an old Hoosier farmer of Boone county.
They were so well received that gather
ed them all together in little parchment
volume, which ! called THE Old Swim
min Hole and 'Leyen More Poems, my
first book.
81 suppose you put forth that volume
with great timidity?"
"Well, argued it couldn't break me,
so printed / 900 copies-hired 'em done,
of course, at my own expense.
"Did you sell 'emf"
"They sold themselves. | had the 10
bushel box of 'em down in The Journal
Office, and it bothered me nearly to death
to attend TO the mailing of them. So when
Bowen & Merrill agreed to take the book
off my hands gladly consented, and that's
the way began with them. Mcclure
| Magazine.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-11-24

The title of elector is peculiarly German,
being found in the same sense nowhere
outside the limits of the German states.
They were so called because in the thir-
teenth century seven princes, the king OF
Bohemia, the archbishops of Mentz, Treves
and Cologne and the rulers of Brandon
burg and SaXony and the Palatinate as
sumed the privilege of electng the empe-
ror An eighth elector, Bavaria, was ad-
mitted to the circle in 1913, and a ninth,
Hanover, in l6g2:
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-11-24

The story is told that not long since a
certain man desired to obtain the position
of janitor of the police court for the dis,
trict which comprises Salem, Peabody and
Beverly. He started out with petition
for his appointment and solicited the sig
nature of the lawyers of his district. Al
last he found one who demonstrated
against the circulation of petition upon
what seemed to him a trivial matter, but
was silenced by the declaration that ''Sa
lem has the judge, Peabody has the clerk,
and it is no more than fair that Beverly
should have che ianitor. ~ Boston Herald.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-11-24
A Prayer.

ask not for wealth, but power TO take
And use the things / have Alright;
Not years, but wisdom that shall make
My life profit and delight.
do NOT ask for love below,
That friends shall never be estranged,
But for the power Of loving, so
My heart may keep its youth unchanged.
Youth, JOY, wealth-Fate, give thee these.
Leave faith and hope till life is past,
And leave my hearts best impulses
Fresh and unfailing TO the last.
-Phnbe Cary
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-11-24
Death.

Death to the virtuous no terror brings,
But in the tyrant's ear there ever rings
A knell imaginary, which casts fear
Throughout his soul; he thinks the time is near
When shall pass from him all his III got power,
And, as he thinks on death, he breads the hour.
For him no heaven unbars its golden gate,
But in his bosom burns the hell of hate.
Strange that man, who knows how short is
life,
Should waste his hours in most ignoble strife
Instead of cultivating heavenly love
The only passport to the realms above;
The only way TO erring mortals given
To make this beauteous earth resemble heaven.
George Markham Tweddel
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-11-24
Life.

All, what Is life? so brief at best
A waking between rest and rest;
An insects trail along the sand;
A gems bright flash upon the hand;
A wave line traced on oceans shore,
Just rippled there, then seen no more;
A breath upon a,frosted pane,
A moment warmed. then chilled again;
The shadow of a cloud that stays
Until obscured by passing haze.
Canst think of aught more brief, more feet
To image forth Times flying feet?
Yet in the shadow" In the breath"
Our love awakes, which knows no death,
And life, which seems so brief to be,
Is crowned by Immortality!
Margaret May.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-11-24

n SUNDAY, at
midday, March 5,
1883, life saving
crew, No. 10, OF
Louisville were in
their station house
watching n scene
on the river,
which, though a
common one, had
a peculiar fascina-
ton for the men
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-11-24

How to Vote.
Let every man who has vote
Vote for "Progressw
Not for party, peace or pleasures;
Not for favor, fame or treasure;
Vote for every honest measure
Vote for 'Progress"
Vote as If your vote might carry
Vote for "ProgressH'
Franchise is gift from heaven.
Sacred trust to manhood given;
Be not like dumb cattle driven
Vote for Progress"
Vote for men above suspicion
Men of "Progress!"
No, not wirepullers! nay, forsooth!
But men who from their early youth
Lov'd justice, honor, God and truth
Fought for "Progress!'
That man who sells his vote for gold
Should be a slave!
What! sell thy birthright for bride,
And kinship claim with Esau's tribep
Such meanness scarce can we describe,
Both fool and knave!
Vote for your country, God and home,
And for "Progress!"
Don't say, Let well enough alone"
But kick aside each stumbling stone
AS if this land were all your own
Vote for "Progress!"
John Imrie.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-11-24
A MARVELLOUS FEAT.
SPEEDY RESCUE FROM A STEAMER
LOST IN THE OHIO RAPIDS.

rhe James ID. Parker Became a Turning
Wreck In Ten Minutes, Yet Sot Soul
Was sacrinced--True Tales From the
Life Savers Logbouks.
Copyright, 1894, by American Press Associa
Won. Book RIGHTS reservedl
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-11-24

No work is lost no striving or endeavor
But marches throuLh the futures open door
And through the present age is thrObbing ever
The life of all ages gone before.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-11-24

A very wise man once said that when he
began to feel too important he got map
OF the universe and tried to find himself
on 1t.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-11-24
His Feelings Wounded.

Hunter-G-o-o-od morning, dear Mr..
Lion.
Lion-Shut up and get out of my way, or
Pll bite your head off.
Hunter-Don't snap me up like that
Truth.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-10

The shops are fun very Toe yaper IN
fancy qualities and colurs Of evefy orsvrip.
tion. DcNterous handling and a irJle yfac-
ticc enable one to make charming arN.les
Of this kind Lamp shades, boxes, HItle
wall pockets, letter cases. jewel trays-in-
deed it is scarcely possible to imagine
use to which this may not be put, 1t
makes the daintiost boxes for confcction.
cry, and as some of it is quite strong
tiny Sits may be made in it and ribbons
interaced and tied in bows. This is a
good plan in making these boxes to be
sent away. as the ribbons strengthen the
paper and prevent breaking.
Anybody who has the means may buy
gifts. of course, but it is the present
wrought with infinite skill and patience
and paiustaking that represents most to
people of sentiment Articles for the toilet
table are always acceptable, and brica-
brac never goes amiss. Gloves, hosiery,
laces and the like may be given; also
handkerchiefs galore, for one rarely has
too many Of them.
One of the prettiest possible gifts is a
half dozen handkerchiefs embroidered by
the donor with the name or initial of the
person for whom they are intended. This
present is suitable for either man or wom-
an, and there will be spare minutes
enough between now and Christmas in
which to do the embroidery Cotton Is
usually chosen in preference to linen
thread for this purpose
A pretty pattern is given, the letter Of
which, being simple may be easily
changed, the same spray being used with
other plain initials. JUDO CHoLLET
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-10
HOUSE GOWN.

ionable flower, requiring, on account of
their natural stiffness, very careful treat
ment. Gardenias and chrysanthemums
will also appear on stylish headgear.
Muffs, ruflles and hats or bonnets are
being made in suits, the former being
done with excellent effect in plated miroir
velvet branching out at either side from
big satin bows, and plain velvet, with inst
a little fur All these things, together
with smart gowns, are sweetly scented,
an up to date modiste having all the best
dress Cupboards kept perfumed with some
thing specially in favor, Rhine violet be-
ing just now the first.
The house gown shown in the sketch is
Oflilac crepon. The yoke is Of ecru lace, and
the body Of the gown is mounted on it in
two plaits behind, but is gathered in front.
A full tlounce forms bertha, and two
ilounces headed by band Of lace trim the
foot Of the skirt The full, half length
sleeves are gathered in by ribbon bow
with a steel buckle at the elbow. Similar
bows adorn the shoulders. The girdle Ia
Of ribbon. JUDO CHOLLET
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-10

iNFlf 81 NFIltns
'Tis the part of Il coward to brood
Ger the past that is wthered and dead.
What though the hearts roses are ashes and
dust2
What though the hearts music be fed?
Still shine the grand heavens o'erhead,
Whence the voice OF an angel thrills clear on
the soul,
"Gird about thee thine armor; press on to the
goalN'
If the faults or the crimes Of thy youth
Are burden too heavy to bear,
What hope can rebloum on the desolate waste
OF jealous and craven despair?
Down, down with the letters of fear!
In the strength Of thy valor and manhood
arise
With the faith that illumes it and the will that
detiCs
"Too late." through Gods infinite world,
From his throne to lfe's nethermost fires
"Too late.' is a phantom that flies at the
dawn
OF the soul that rcpents and aspires.
II pure thou hast made thy desires,
There's no height the strong wings Of immor-
tails may gain
Which in striving to reach thou shalt strive
for in vain.
Then up to the contest with fate,
Unbound by the past, which is dead!
What though the hearts roses are ashes and
dusty
What though the hearts music be fied1
Still shine the fair heavens oerhead,
And, sublime ms the angels who rule in the sun,
Beams the promise Of peace when the conflict
is won.
Paul H. Hayne.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-10

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
md refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly ON the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efiectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 30
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO CAL.
LOUISVILLE, Ky NEW YORK. N.Y.
HOBRON DRUG co.
Wholesale Agents.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-10
FASHIONABLE FANCIES.
Coihrures Depend on the size and Snap
of the Hat.

Coifures Depend on the size and shape
of the Hat.
Hats are exceedingly pretty, although
when one states that six different colors
are introduced into one, which is but
large sized toque, the impression is given
of crudcness and yulgarity, which impress
sion is incorrect The combination is so
well arranged that the effect is remarka-
bly, good and decidedly fashionable.
The hair is worn waved loosely down
either side, falling over the ear tips and
arranged in coil projecting outward from
the center of the back of the head. Toques
are consequently larger, and the hair ar
rangement and larger hat necessitate a
propurtionate elaboration of the neck,
which is effected by the introduction of
rufiles of black satin and chiffon, which
are very soft and very becoming, and
which establish desirable balance be-
tween the size of the head, neck and
shoulders, matter that has been often
out of proportion to an almost ludicrous
extent. Toreador hats in black felt are
trimmed with big ribbon bows as well as
pompons at one side, and shepherds plaid
ribbon is considered excellent style, the
hat depending for color on a bandeau Of
bright pink velvet. some of the new hats
are immense, and dahlias are to be fash
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-10

There's a new, sweet face in heaven, and 1t
glows with wondrous light,
AS the beauties of Gods kingdom are opened
to its sight
There's lisping voice in heaven that with
childish rapture rings,
And know the angels listen when in joyous
ness it sings
There's a pair of tender blue eyes that are
opened big and wide,
That yet are filed with memories of home
beyond the tide.
There's pair Of tiny, dimpled hands held out
in fearful plea
Asking him who rules heaven and earth to
comfort you and me.
There's a sound of musical footsteps echoing
through the street,
There's shout of happy multitude they
rush forth to meet
The newb born angel baby that to heaven has
found its way,
That we have given back to God, with sad, ach
ing hearts, today.
Atlanta Constitution.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-10
GEMS IN VERSE.


ON the Grave of an Unbeliever.
Come mon believe in God, and that great faith
Gives them the strength for all their earthly
needs.
Some know a life beyond and faith in that
Makes burdens light, gives strength for noble
deeds.
This man believed In man; in doing good;
In simple, silent pluck; In goodness; honesty;
And, so believing. lived his short life through
And gave that life "a noble majesty.
Simple his faith. yet strong enough to make
Him bear lifc's burdens as they should be
borne;
TO share with others only their great griefs;
To help the weak; to comfort the forlorn,
We saw him lose what seemed his all In life;
We saw him made to feel aCutcst pain;
We never saw him turn from duty's path
Or yield at all beneath LIES greatest strain.
o Father, somewhere In thy heavenly home
Must be place for such true sons OF thine,
Who midst all doubts and troublous unbelief,
Cast all their. living on the plan divine.
Let him who SCOTS at all who own thee not
Refrain from thinking such men are unblest
They serve their God who serve their fellow
men
BY simply doing what they feel is best.
Sherman Hoar.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-10
Points About Pins,

Thorns were originally need in fastening
garments together. Pins nd not imme-
diately succeed thurns as fasteners, but
different appliances were used, such as
hooks, buckles and laces. Itwas the latter
half Of the fifteenth century before pins
were used in Great Britain. When first
manufactured in England, the iron wire
Of the proper length was filed 10 point
and the other extremity twisted into a
head. This was a slow process, and 400 or
900 pins was a good days work for an ex-
pert hand. The United States has the
credit Of inyeuting the first machine for
making pins. This was in 1924. The in
yentor was one Lemuel Wellman Wright
Ladies Home Journal
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-10

"Give me thy Dreams" she said. And l.
With empty hands and very poor,
Watched my fair, flOwery visions die
Upon the temples marble floor.
"Give Joy" she cried. let joy go.
! saw with cold, unclOuded eyes
The crimson of the sunset glow
Across the disenchanted skies.
"Give me thy youth" she said. gave,
And. sudden clouded, died the sun,
And on the green mound of a grave
Fell the slow raindrops, one by one.
"Give love-" she cried. Igave that too.
Give beauty" Beauty sighed and fled,
For what on earth should beauty do
When love, who was her life, was dead2
She took the balm of innocent tears
To hiss upon her altar coal;
She took the hopes of all my years,
And at the last she took my soul.
With heart made empty Of delight,
And hands that held no more fair things,
questioned her, "What shall requite
The SAVIOR of my offeringsr"
"The gods" she said, with generous hand,
Give guerdon for thy gifts of cost
Wisdom is thine-to understand
The worth of all that thou hast lost"
e. Nesbit.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-10

At first the Incorporators,
Striving and pushing for a chartered right,
To enforce the doctrine Right means
might"
Then the Wealthy Syndicates,
With their glowing bits Of facts and fancy
Sounding like tales of necromancy.
And then the Bankers,
Seeking to sell the bonds, solid as rock,
Keeping themselves the freely watered
stock
This for the investment good as
gold
a brand new lamp, better than those Of oldl
Then the Car Trusts,
Mortgages on wheels,
Foreclosed so readily, without appealsl
And then the Receivers
No coupons now to pay,
All debts deferred until some other day.
A Voting Trust, protecting all the stock
That grewsOme Bears are sure to try to
knock.
The sixth stage shifts
Into the Reorganization Plan,
Where all the Wreckers Join in one great
band,
Where innocent experience, dearly bought,
Is daily learned by some-by others taught.
The last scene of all in this eventful mystery,
Two streaks of rust-a mortgage and-a
history.
Mount Holly Herald.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-10

Deacon-We must devise some means of
paying these $500 of outstanding bills
against the church. We are being pressed
for the money.
Nestryman On surprise)-,Why, what are
they for2
Deacon-For flowers, decorations, music,
etc, furnished for the entertainment last
month to celebrate the church being at last
free from debt.-Puck
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-10

All. me, the subtle boundary between
What pleases and what painsl The differences
Between the word that thrills our every sense
With joy, and one which hurts, although II
mean
No hurt II Is the things that are unseen,
Invislble-not things OF violence
For which the mightiest are without defense.
On kline most fair TO see one may grow lean
With hunger. Many snowy bread is doled
Which is far harder than the hardest stones.
IT'S but a narrow line divides the zones
Where suns are warm from those where suns
are cold.
'Twixt harmones divine as chords can hold
And torturing discords lie but semitonesl
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-10

Several Of the United States senators
take daily maps on the lounges in the cloak
rooms. Generally about 3 or 4 clock in
the afternoon the lounges are all occupied
by sleeping statesmen, some Of whom
snore so loudly that the doors have to be
closed that the rumble may not be heard
in the galleries. The champion snorer is
Senator Coke Of Texas.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-10

The Portuguese were the pioneer foreign
settlers in Siam. They first visited the
country early in the sixteenth century and
enjoyed exclusive commercial privileges
for 100 years. The Dutch came next, and
after them the French. --Philadelphia Presz