Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-01-25

all accounts, to have been the recipient
of more sympathy than censure. One
favorite after another basked in the
sunlight of the young wife's smiles,
and the --latest Dominis affair" kept
the gossips in rich material for num-
Der of years Then the mantle of roy
atty fell upon the family shoulders.
David Kalakaua, the eldest brother,
was elected king of the Hawaiian
islands, Mrs. Dominis in delighted
acknowledgment of the glorious event
INDUCED in the establishment of
new name. She bIossomed forth as
Princess Liliuonamoku-"Li of the
Islands"
Just why lily should have been Sc
lected as a representative flower by
the newly-made princess would be diff
fcult for anyone not acquainted with
Hawaiian royal usages to comprehend.
A red, red rose or a carnation would
seem far more appropriate, unless in
deed the island fieur de lis is a species
of tiger lily. But since the time of
Kamehameha l. the initial letters x
and L have alternated in the names Of
the royal rulers of Hawaii. Kameham-
cha l. was succeeded by Liholiho. The
predecessor of Kalakaua was Lunalilo,
and his successor must have the
initial L. That Lydia did not answer
the purpose was doubtless due to the
poetic fancy of the future queen.
Princess Liliuonamoku, be it said to
her credit, did not permit the magnifi-
cence of her royal surroundings to
drive from her mind the friends of Mrs.
Dominis. The patient John was re-
warded with a gubernatorial chair
several of them, in fact. He was made
governor of Oahu, Maui and Mololai
and Lanai, became member of the
house of mobiles and of the privy coun-
ell of state. and was decorated with
all the royal orders going. He had
every reason to congratulate himself
that he had maintained discreet ST.
lence and had allowed Lydia to have
full swing, since she had landed him
in clover. Her humble friends were
not forgotten, either. Mr. Will
son, Tahitian admirer, was
promoted from the blacksmiths
shop to position on the board
of public works just how this stall
wart smithy had gained an entrance to
the exclusive circles of the Hawaiian
four hundred seems to be a mystery.
In 1881 King Kalakaua decided to
make tour of the world and Princess
Liliuonamoku was appointed regent
during his absence. The event was
marked by an abbreviation of name,
Liliu, simple Lily, was the substi-
tute. With the continuance of royal
honors the princess became more am
bilious. Liliu was heightened to Lii
iuokalani of Heaven, the appropri-
ateness of which has given rise
to some discussion. Queen Liliuoka-
lani still held in grateful remembrance
the friends of other days. Gov. Domi-
mis-, the royal consort, was known as
Prince John. He departed this life be-
fore the wheel of fortune took demo
cratic turn. Friend Wilson was again
promoted. He was made chief of po-
lice, a position which had its advan-
tages, although it was not conducted
strictly after the Parkhurst idea. Vir-
tually he continued to be the conf
dental adviser of This great and good
friend" And the cruel and censorious
world says that he has not advised
wisely and well; that to his influence
is due largely the downfall of the
queen and the loss Of her numerous
names, possibly that of her good name
with the others. HARRIET HUEEY.