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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-03-01

The coolest gamblers on earth are the
Mexiclns. They won't raise a row, "a our
American gamblers do when they are
beaten. ! was sitting one evening at the
monte table Ca the great gambling resort
Of Mexico, situated in "A suburb of the City
of Mexico There were two Americans
whom had seen around the table on sew
eral occasions One was a railroad man,
and the other was the most expert short
card manipulation ! ever saw They played
for very small stakes for several days.
Then one day the railroad man came in,
eat down and began to play. The short
card man followed him in about half an
hour. | saw him take large silk hand
karChief from his pocket and spread 1t over
his knees.
In Mexican monte the dealer allows
each player Go cut the cards when he makes
n bet The short card man brought with
him pack of cards exactly similar TO those
used in the game When he was given the
cards to cut, he substituted another pack
on the top of which was a carl--a king
which would make him win. He had put
down 81 500 on the king on the board He
cut, the dealer turned, and Of course he won
The pack that the dealer had handed him
to cut lay in the silk handkerchief spread
over his knees. lie gathered the haudker-
chief together put it in his pocket, took his
5000 and left. As he turned TO 20 the
dealer, who knew he had been robbed, but
could not quite comprehend how, said very
quietly;
Every well done, siguor.'
IAN American gambler would have raised
a row and pulled his gun and demanded his
money They watch Americans very close
ly in that game now."-Washingto Post.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-03-01
How Gulls Can Fly.

On n trip in a coasting steamer from New
York to Jacksonville few winters ago |
had "A favorable opportunity to prove that
gull could follow vessel for great dis
lance. Soon after passing Hatteras we
noticed one of the gulls in the good sized
flock which followed the boat to have an
injured leg. The foot hung so that the
passengers could readily identify the cripple
When we reached Charleston harbor, the
crippled gull was still picking up scraps
thrown overheard from the galley, but was
soon lost to us in the fog which surrounded
us for hours while we waited to cross the
bar. The next morning when the passen.
gers went on deck there was our gull, which
had met the vessel on coming from the
harbor, whether by accident or design |
cannot say, The cripple followed us up the
st. Johns river and was often remarked
upon by the passengers who had come to
know it, This bird, which was one of the
larger gulls but cannot be positive in re-
gard to the species, followed our steamer
fully 800 miles Science.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-03-01

He was very handsome, young, tall,
dressed in exquisite taste. His eyes were n
bright blue; his hair golden yellow. He
sat in the Grand Central station waiting
for train. lie was the most attractive
figure in the crowded station until she
came in, hanging on the arm Of her aunt.
All male eyes were turned admiringly in
her direction But she had regard only for
the young man with the yellow hair She
walked by him and cast long, lingering
chances in his direction, but he did not re
spoud. Then she took a seat near him
and dropped her umbrella on his foot. He
started and turned his eyes upon her, but
there was no answer on his face to the love
light in her eyes. She bit her rosy lips
with vexation and moved over to the other
side of the room. His gaze followed her,
but his face was still unmoved, still ex-
pressionless.
The gateman shouted that the train was
about to start. The pretty young woman
arose, still with her eyes on the handsome
youth, with expectancy in her look. A
man in livery entered the station. He
touched the young man with the yellow
hair on the shoulder. He arose unsteadily
and felt in a helpless way for the arm Of
his escort. The young woman's face
blanched white. He was stone blind
New York Recorder.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-03-01

A scientist declares that there never was
and never can be such thing as apetrified
animal body. Petrifaction is not trans
formation of the original animal into stone.
1t is merely the displacement by mineral
substances of certain organic tissues as
they decay. But it is only the bones which
are thus affected, never the flesh Most
Of the bodies" he says, reported as found
petrified are examples of a phenomenon
long familiar. They have been transformed
got into stone, but into a substance called
'adipocere,, or grave wax This is a true
soap, into which the corpse of human be
ing will ordinarily be metamorphosed if
buried in a graveyard or other place where
water has access to it.
This 'adipocere' is one of the most en-
during of substances. 1t is lot subject to
decay, aud the body which has assumed
this constitution may preserve its form for
many years and even for centuries-ay,
for ages, since evidence ON the point has
been obtained from the orthoceras-a mol.
lusk that became extinct millions of years
ago, of large size and built after the pat
tern of the chambered nautilus, but with q
straight shell. New York Tribune
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-03-01
THE TROMBONE PLAYER.
A Girl Plays Him False, hut tie Gets Even
with Icr.

CHAPTER T.
When the trombone player left the home
Of the girl he loved. he wa. imhittprcd.
The world was darkness to him. Chill.
drcn frolicketamong theash barrels. Won.
en- couversed gayly with and about each
other. Strong men ga2ed into each others
faces and borrowed fine cut.
But the trombone player muttered, and
upon his bloodless lips there were only
words of hate
"Falsel" he Missed.
Turning upon his heel he walked away.
CHAPTER Il.
Frederick - she persisted Il am afraid
She shivered
Nonsense reioined he upon whose vest
her head rcposed. HE is n coward. Forget
his threats
Yet sigh futtered her bosom, and all
the evening while they led OF the future
and of love her mind was with the sutton
whom She had rejected, and his terrible look
haunted her
81 am frightened" she whispered.
Fear not, lac answered and kissed her.
But atuiEbt she started ailrightedly from
her sleep and seemed to see sinister eyes
and to hear curses.
CHAPTER IT.
They were i'm the $3.50 seats, and her heart
was light Ucreyes sparklad with, Joy and
he was glad to see her happy.
Suddenly she clutched hi arm.
Look she cried in startled tones.
The orchestra was entering.
Her glance was riveted upon the from.
bone player.
"Frederickr'
Darling"
Let us 20 home"
NO dearest Am not with youf"
Gradually she grew calmer.
CHAPTER ".
It was the overture to the last act.
Great waves of sound, and especially from
the trombone, rose from the orchestra and
swept through the theater.
Without an instant's warning the tumult
ceased, and the music grew soft.
rs my sweet peshus lovey's pity icky
sings"
The world heard it,
The trombone players pale face was
lighted by a sardonic smile He felt that
the director was glazing angrily at him. Tie
| conjectured that he would lose his job. But
he was content
Vengeance was his.-Truth.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-03-01
oUlTEAu's CURSE.
shn unfulduod, II Dncsn't Worry Those
Against whom n Was Hurled,

Bhn UnTuiauod, It Dncsu't Worry Those
Against whom n Was Hurled,
whatever may have been thought Of the
curse uttered.by Guteau at the time-and
many shuddered a- 10 fell from his lips-it
Is nevertheless true that it has yet to I've
fulfilled, for with several exceptions those
responsible FOR his conviction and death
not only still live; but, what is more, they
still enjoy the blessings common TO life.
The district attorney, George B. Corkh hill,
who prosecuted the assassin; Judge John
X. Porter Of New York, also one of the
prosecuting officers, and Juryman Thomas
Heinliue have since Joined the great major
hy. So, too have President Arthur, At
torney General Brewster, Mr.. Justice Brad
ley, who denied Guiteau application for re
lea sc by hebeas corpus; Chief Justice Cart
ter Of the district appellate court, which
refused the condemned man a new trial;
Mr. Randolph Coyle, who with Mr. Hugh
T. raggart. drew the Indictment, and Gep-
eral Crocker, the warden of the district Jail
at The time and who under the Judgment
of the court executed the murderer. On the
other hand, Charles II, Reed, one Of Gut
teau's counsel, has since died, and by his
own hand, it is said.
Judge Walter 5. Cox, who presided Mt the
trial with a forbearance and impartiality
that was the admiration of the country, still
occupies an houorcd position on the bench
of ne district supreme court and is enjcy
ine the best of health and fortune. The
jury, upon whose heads the assassiu's
curse, it was held by those morbid minded
people who believe in IT, would fall most
heavily, still live, with the single exception
of Mr. Thomas Heinline, who died few
years ago 1t is unfortunately true that
Juryman Michael Sheehan has been an in
mate of the government asylum for the in
sane across the AnacOsta for several years
but with these two exceptions the jury
which held Guiteau responsible for his deed
still remain to enjoy the blessings of life
and the consciousness of duty well and
faithfully done.
Speaking Of the matter the other day,
Mr. John 2. Ilamlin, who was foreman of
the jury, stated that he frequently met his
fellow members of the jury and knew that
time and fortune were dealing kindly with
them He said that whatever effect Gui
teau's curse had upon other people, it had
never troubled the minds or welfare of the
jury, and they had paid no more attention
to it than they had done to the many othel
outbreaks of the wretChed man during his
long trial. The 10 surviving members o
the jury-for he regarded poor Sheehan a
having passed out of eXistence-all lived il
the city, and with them the trial and its in
cidents had almost passed out of their mem
ory.-Washington Star.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-03-01

The word "jayhawker" became gener-
ally known during the war Of the rebel
lion from the application of it to himself
and his soldiers by Colonel Jamison of the
Seventh Kansas. The appollation passed
from this regiment to all Kansas soldiers
and was finally applied to the inhabitants
of Kansas themselves, The Kansas herd
book gives the following story as the or
igin of the name:
EARLY one autumn morning in 1856 Pat
Deviin, a noted character in Kansas in
those days, was seen entering the village
of Ossawatomie, riding a mule loaded
down with all sorts of articles. A neigh
Dor met him and said;
"Good morning, Pat. You look as if
you had been out on some kind of a forag-
ing expedition"
eyes. I've been out jayhawking,"
"What do You mean by iayhawking,
PATTI never heard of that word before -
"Well, I've been out foraging, and while
riding home on my haste | bethought me
of the bird we have in Ireland we call the
jayhawk, which takes delight in worrying
its prey before devouring it, and | thought
jayhawking a good name for the business
! was in myself. kansas City Times,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-03-01

1t is somewhat amusing to see how often
an inventor will pursue subject that has
been exhausted. One of the shrewdest of
his class very cautiously told a friend while
sitting in the lobby of one of the leading
hotels up town that he had struck some.
thing, and III fact it was device really
needed in our civilization. The friend
smiled and said: my boy, supposedly
invented the same identical thing 10 years
ago. Before | took out a patent had the
patent Office searched, and the reply came
back, Your device is old; was invented 10
years ago." The patent Office ought al.
ways to be searched before big fees are roll
ed up.-Hardware
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-03-01

A warm foot bath with an ounce of sea
salt is almost AS restful as a nap. Paddle
in the water until it cools, dry with rough
towel, put on fresh stockings, have change
to drop" will havea very good understand
ing in 10 minutes. The quickest relief from
fatigue is to plunge the foot in ice cold wa
ter and keep it immersed until there is
sensation of warmth. Another tonic for The
sole is handful of alcohol. This is surf
way to dry the feet after being out in tn,
storm. -Medical journal.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-03-01

The saying of Charles II. the king who,
according to the severe yet just epitaph
written upon him by the Earl of Rochester,
Never said foolish thing
And never did wise one,
are so many as to show us plainly why he
should be so beloved even by those who
could not approve his actions. He was a
merry monarch, and he was good COM
pany."
His was an age of nicknames, and he was
widely known as "Old Rowley," the name
of an i'll favored horse in the royal stables
One day a young lady at court was in her
apartments singing a satirical ballad called
"Old Rowley, the King" when Charles
knocked at the door.
"Who is itY" she called.
"Old Rowley himself, madam" he re-
turned good naturally.
He could convey a reproof with wit and
gentleness. When Penn stood before him
with his hat on, the king took off his own.
"Friend Charles" said the Quaker, why
dost thou not put on thy HAITI"
"'Tis the custom Of this place, returned
the king, 'that never above one person
should be covered at time. youths
Companion.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-03-01

Little Girl-Yes'm, the girl who tends
the front door was taken sick only min
ute ago, and the other girls is out and
mamma is Il! stairs, so | came TO the door
myself.
Caller-You are very kind, my little pet.
Little Girl-Walk into the parlor, please,
and I'll tell mamma. l guess maybe you'd
better stand up till l come back, cause
never can remember which of the parlor
chairs is made to sit on.-Good News.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-03-01

The history of the discovery of anesthe-
STA in this country is a tragic one OF the
three northern physicians who claimed the
chief merit, jackson died insane, Wells
committed suicide, and Morton died as the
result Of painful accident. As to the re-
spectiye claims of these gentlemen, The
Record has in times past expressed it's
views. Southern physicians, however, have
always asserted prior claims for DR.. G. w.
Long and lately DIR. Luther b. Grandy of
Atlanta has brought forward fresh docu-
mentary evidence in favor Of this gentle
man.
There is little doubt, judging from the
facts furnished by DIR. Grandy, that Dr.
Long first used ether for allaying pain in
surgery, He did not have opportunity,
however, to test it fully or TO carry out full
anesthesia. Credit for this must be given
to his northern confreres. We are quite
sure however, that DIR. Long deserves the
honor which the state of Georgia proposes
viz, that Of placing his statue in the cap
itol in Washington. Medical Record.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-03-01

The talk had drifted to mental phenome
ma when suddenly the maiden shyly asked:
"Are you IA mind reader, HoraceS"
81 am, SUSIE" he said.
80 am Ir'
And she held out her finger for the ring.
She had seen its bullying outlines in his vest
pock Chicago Tribune
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-03-01

Miss Tuff-Angelina is in great trouble
just now.
Miss Muff-What's the matterY
Miss Tuff-She is engaged to de two head
ed man in the museum, and her father
swears that if she marries him hell have
her arrested for bigamy.-Truth.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-03-01

The japanese had a high ideal, and the
noble words are in their books that the
first duty of the parent is to instruct the
Shild in the way" and the most efficient
teaching is 10y example" Yet the burden
OF the teaching was that children owed ey
erything to their parents. And this obedi-
ence lasted for life.-"Ethics of Confucius -
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-03-01

1.-The death Of her husband must have
been a dreadful blow to Mrs. NJ usicale2"
ut was indeed"
81 suppose she has given up her piano
playing entirely"
mo She still plays, but only on the
black keys. "-Tit-Bits
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-03-01

The Detected One-Jack, don't know
what to do Here are a lot of bills, and /
haven't got cent. Can't you suggest some
way to raise the wind9
Jack-How would draft dof-Princeton
Tiker
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-03-01

Mrs. Watts-Are you anxious to earn a
good dianer, my poor manY
Weary WatkiHs-NOt half as anxious ~
am for the oinner.-rruth.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-03-01

Jasper-Is Carson marriedg
Jumpuppe-He must be. lie has been
smoking bad cigars ever since Christmas
New York herald.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-03-01

your daughter is without peer"
Yes, took her over 10 England, but she
failed 10 catch one. Pittsburg POST
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-03-01

"Do you know" asked one of your nose
for-news men of the writer, that many
lawyers are engaging in other business in
addition TO their profession? There was
time when lawyer would think it tar
nish Oh his profession if he did anything
else. But it is not so any mere in this city.
/ know one lawyer on Washington street
who has an interest in a meat market on
Cottage GroTc avenue, and know Judge
of the superior court who is the owner of
down town barber shop, He bought the
place one day before he was on the bench
as an investment, and it pays SO well that
he Is holding onto it.-Chicago Tribune
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-03-01

Binkers-I don't see how you can laugh
at Saphead's insane Jokes
Winkers-You would if you knew his
pretty sister.--New York Weekly.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-03-01
a MlscOnceptiOn.

Critic-I tell you what it is, Mr.. McDaub,
those ostrichcs are simply superb You
shouldn't paint anything but birds.
Artist disguised They are not ostriches
They are angels!-Life.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1894-07-05
A Cow on the Warpath

A lovineof the female order caused
quite lively scattering at the corner OF
State and Second South at lO:3 this
morning.
She opened the fun by chasing help
less pedestrian. Fortunately the mans
foot slipped and he got of with only the
loss o: four square inches of his trousers
and a thorough ducking in the ditch.
The cows attention was next turned
to yards News employe, but as he
claimed to have an appointment upstairs
she disputed the sidewalk with colored
gentleman who was armed with a mop
stick. The darky was completely routed
and the COW next made call at Mr..
Lapins' secondhand clothing store where
two little children standing in the door
way had very narrow escape from
being gored. Being chased from the
store by the owner the animal continued
east on her mad run. She was next
heard from on South Temple street,
where she assisted Mr.. Charles Burton
from his wheel, much to the detriment
of the latter.-News
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1894-07-05
Child Courage.

The heroism OF an American child,
says a writer in the New York Tribune,
has recently received reorganization from
the French government. The incident
which attracted the attention of Pfesi-
dent Carnot occurred year ago in the
heat Of the Worlds Fair season. A ten
year old Western girl was strolling
along a railway track one afternoon
when she noticed that the trestlework
spanning n deep ravine had caught FIRE.
Jennie Creek Of Milford had keen per-
ception and presence OF mind beyond
her years. She knew that an express
train was due, and that she was the
only one who could warn ii in time 10
prevent terrible accident. She whip.
ped of red flannel petticoat which she
was wearing and ran up the track as
fast M her little legs would carry her.
When the train came in sight she
waved the danger signal frantically.
The engineer responded quickly and
stopped the train before it reached the
ravine. There were several French
passengers on the train and they carried
the story home with them. President
Carnot, after correspondence with Gov.
Mckinley, has sent to the little heroine
medal Of the Legion Of Honor.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1894-07-05

The New York sun saws 1.-THE
sugar schedule is the work Of the Adj
minist ration" There is nothing plain
er than that. The Secretary OF the
Treasury, after conference with the
Sugar Trust, drew up the schedual, and
not Senator among those who have
voted for it will father the measure.
Chicago Inter Ocean.
The most important deal that has been
consummated in this city the present
year has been under negotiation for
the pact few weeks, and yesterday
the announcement was made that it
was practically closed 1t involves the
transfer OF the entire Beck Got Springs
property to syndicate OF Eastern ply
sicians. The consideration is $50, 900,
and 100000 more in Improvements,
which means that $4,000 OF Eastern
money will be put in. circulation, and
this city will be given one Of the most
magnificent resorts in the entire
country.
Leghorn, July IA crime somewha
resembling the numbering OF President
Carnot WAS committed in this city TO-DAY.
As Signor Bandi, director Of the Gntetta
Liyornesse, was entering his carriage at
8 O'Clock he was oct upon by a man, who
1t was subsequently learned was an an.
archist, who drew kniic and stabbed
him in the abdomen.
Signor Bandi was at once attended ny
physicians, who decided the only hope OF
saving his life was 10 perform luparu-
tony. This was done, but Signor Band
died short time afterwards.
Mr.. NalleS, the chemist oil the sugar
factory, had in his cart the other q, y
some samples of sugar beets which Inc
had brought from the southern part wi
this county and they are rs large and fiuc
a sample rs has ever been seen beforc ST
this season of the year. Although tie
weather has been cold mp to a few DAYS
past and vegetation generally has not
grown so fast this season as we have
seen 1t, yet the sugar beets within the last
few weeks have made a remarkable
growth, 80 much 60, that their broad
leaves now covsr the ground, and are
reaching upward and outward, and look
such lovely color when the dew drops
sparkle or them in the early morning
sun whes. il casts It's goldea rays over
them. Phe farmers view the growing
beet crop with more delight and salts
faction than any other, perhaps so, be-
cause it pays him the best, and lac knows
it will bring him the ready cash when
he gets it to the factory, which makes
it superior to all other crops ia That
regard.