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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-28
A NEW PARCELS ROUTE.
THE CONVENTION TOR gAN EN-
CHANGE WITH CANADA
Is Here FOR Signing-Terms of the Agree
notwithstanding of
Extension.

Negotiations for Parcels Post
exchange are pending between the
Republic of Hawaii and the Domi-
Mon of Canada. A convention has
been drawn up and copy of it is
now in Honolulu. The conditions
are agreeable to the Canadian Gov
ernment and have met with no
objection here. The convention is
to take effect March I, 1905.
The agreement is between Sir
Adolph p. Caron, at Ottawa, Post
master-General of Canada and Jos.
NJ. Dat, occupying the same posi-
ton i'll Hawaii. 1t is to continue
indefinitely with the privilege
of six months notice on desiring to
withdraw.
Parcels will be limited in weight
to five pounds The charge will
be twenty cents for a pound or
fraction. Canada undertakes the
sea carriage on ships Of
the Canadian Australia line,
plying between Canada and Aus
tralia and touching at Honolulu.
Packages will be subjected to Gus
toms regulations and will be car
redo II wicker baskets to be fur
nished by the Dominion people.
Undelivered packages will be re-
turned to the country of origin.
This arrangement, which has the
of Minister Damon
and the Cabinet, will no doubt
result i'll the extension of
the Hawaiian Parcels Post to an
exchange with England, as well as
with Canada.
This system had been suggested
some time ago. The matter was
taken up by Mr.. Dat twelve months
since and now the deal is all but
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-28
NO PETITION AS YET.
NOTHING OFFICIAL ABOUT THE
MAUI DIRECT MAIL SERVICE.
Improvement Is the Watchword-Eflor
of "I<ahuIui's" Owners-The
Model Postofiice Here.

Postmaster General Dat was in
terviewed this morning on the
subject of the proposed direct Maui
mail route by the steamer Kahului.
He said
'"This department has not yet
received petition on the subject.
l have heard that request was to
be forwarded from Maui. Any
thing that can be done to improve
or extend the mail service will be
undertaken most willingly. From
what 1 learn so far of the 'Kahului'
she will not be able to give us
much relief, unless she leaves port
regularly without postponement
we could not take chances from this
end. Then she must make pretty
good time up and down and arrange
a special schedule to better our
service as now programmed for
year ahead. However, as l say,
we are striving to do better all the
time and will not overlook a single
opportunity"
1t is understood from persons
interested in the new steamer that
the "Kahului" people are willing
to make any effort that will result
and establishing the Maui direct
liner as mail boat.
Postmaster General Dat was
found this morning. in his neat
little office at the entrance to the
lower floor of the building from
Bethel Street. The changes in the
building and the addition of mod
ern appliances have enabled the di-
rector to reduce the work to a
splendid system. Speed and ac-
curacy are the things most desired
and the acme seems to have been
reached.
Although several offices are on
the second floor the conveniences
for the public are better than ever
in the history of the establish
ment.
For feature this week the post
master has arranged to send for
eign mail to the other islands after
the arrival of the Australia tomor-
row
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-28
TWO HEADS ARE CUT OFF.
PAIR or MOUNTED PATROLMEN
LOOKING FOR OTHER JOBS.
Had Trials and Were Disnissed-Many
AppIicants-sometbin of
the Service.

Two more mounted patrol heads
have fallen into the basket. Berndt
and Hnic SOL have been dismissed
rom the force. This is upon re-
commentator OF Capt. Cordes TO
Marshal Hitchcock. LII each case
there was careful investigation
after charges were lodged. Ander-
son has been drinking and Berndt
was guilty of breach of discipline.
The latter had an excellent record
i'll the military. He was first ser
geant i'll Capt. Zeigler's Co. f.
The mounted patrol vacancies
will be filled i'll few days. There
are a number of applications for the
places. These positions are not
the s.necures that many people
suppose. The pay is US month.
Out Of this the men furnish their
own mounts. No rations are issued.
Each man must buy his own horse
fixtures, and is required TO uni
form himself, Two men are con-
tinually on day duty. The other
six have night assignments. The
hours are long, and there is Moth
ing attractive about the service.
Yet there are plenty Of men more
than anxious to enter it.
The question Of the utility of the
mounted patrol has often been
raised OH the outside. The men
are able to cover a lot Of territory
in the uiskirts Of town, and are a
encouragement to all kinds of
providers. Marshal Hitchcock has
deemed them of value and has
made every effort to keep up
high standard of efficiency.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-28
LONG DISTANCE SHOOT.
MATCH BETWEEN a TEAM HERE
AND IN THE STATES


At their meeting Thursday
night the First Company of Sharp
shooters, N. G.. H., considered
arrangements for a ten-men team
shoot with Company +, Eighth
Regiment, N. C. of Mass, U. S. A.
1t came about through the ac-
quaintance of Lieutenant Dodge of
the Sharpshooters and Captain
Spotford of the Yankee militia
company. The Massachusetts,
team set Thanksgiving Day for a
match. Their announcement OF
the date did not reach Honolulu
till after that day. This was just as
well, for only eight members of their
team appeared for the match. The
scores made by these were high,
running from 80 to "A.
1t is now proposed to have the
match either on April I9, Labor
Day there, or May 80, Decora-
ton Day. The Sharpshooters here
will take the Saturday nearest to
the holiday selected by the Massa-
chusetts boys.
This match will no doubt lead to
others. There are constantly
challenges in the sporting papers
for matches by wire or mail. The
thing to do here would be to or
ganize a team of ten or twenty men
from all branches of the militia and
beat the world. The record of
scores during the year will show
that this can be done.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-28
HAD A GRAND TREAT.
MID-wEEK FESTIVAL FOR KAMAU-
NAPiLI CHILDREN.
Chimes Called Them Together-A Great
Crowd Henry Waterhouse Acted
As santa Claus.

Kaumakapili church was a scene
Of light and merriment Thursday
evening. The occasion was the
annual Merry Christmas for the
Sunday SCHOOLS that attend upon
this church. At 6 o'clock the
chimes, managed by Mr.. Wray
Taylor, rang out on the quiet eve
ming air. For an hour the music
continued. A number of spiritual
and social airs were given. Home
Sweet Home, ""Old Hundred" and
Hawaii Ponoi" were among the
number.
The Christmas tree entertain
ment was in charge of Mrs. B. +.
Dillingham;, who, by the way, is
superintendent of the Furnishing
Sunday school at Kaumakapili
church. The tree was beautifully
dressed and lighted. Beneath it,
and in piles on the floor, were
packages of good things for the
children. Back of the tee was the
word aloha" i'll large letters. On
one side of the rostrum was the
word merry" and on the other
Christmas. b" By 7 o'clock the
Sabbath school room was filled with
people. There were all Of GOO in
the house and 100 outside, unable
to get in.
The program proper consisted OF
an address of welcome by little
boy; songs by Sam Kaumakaia's
Mission school Hotel street, ;
song by ten pupils from Kameha-
meha Preparatory school; song by
Palama Sunday school; music by
Kaumakaia's school; songs by the
Maemae Sunday school u. I.
Waterhouse and wife superin-
tendents), song by eight boys from
Kamehameha school, and the adj
dress Of the evening by Rev. o. II
Gulick. Mr.. Gulick's address was
on the subject of Christmas and it:
lessons.
At 1880 Santa Claus" came i'll
He recognized Mr.. and Mrs
Dillingham;, Rev. o, II. Gulick
Rev. Il. w. Damon, Rev. J. Waia
mau and others at once There wa,
great deal Of speculation among
the children as to the real name o
Mr.. Santa Claus. He made ever,
one of them happy by presents o
candy and other sweets, and Sena
tor Henry Waterhouse was as pop
ular with the children in his patri
archal role of Santa Claus as he i
with all i'll every day life.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-28
ENDOWMENT RANK.
The Showing of the Year For Healthy
Knights of Pythias Branch.

The Showing of the Year For Healthy
Knights of Pythias Branch.
The report for the year of A. "
Gear as secretary Of endowment
Rank section 500, Knights Of Py-
thias is being circulated. These are
notes from the same.
Membership, "a. Insurance car
ried, $Io2 900.
Monthly premium, $o6.o5. Aver
age age when insured, 31.7 years.
Average monthly premiums paid
per ~ ,ooo-94c.
Average insurance carried per
member, IS, 900.
Total premium paid Board of
Control to date, amount to S3,S2I.-
60.
OF the above amount the section
has received back $4,000, which
was handed over to the widow and
orphans of J. P. Hohnberg, de-
ceased.
Mr.. Hohnberg was insured for
just one year before his death, and
the total cost to him was $2S.6o.
A fund for the relief of widows
and orphans has been established
by Mystic lodge Knights Of Ply
thias.
Oahu Lodge No. I will elect
officers tomorrow evening.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-28
BOOKS FROM PORTUGAL.
600 VOLUMES IN a SHIPMENT TO
A HONOLULU FIRM
Members of The Colony Delighted
Purpose of bringing in This
Lot of Literature.

M. A. Gonsalves & Co. received
by the Mariposa over 600 Portu-
guese books, direct from Portugal,
the first large consignment ever
made TO this country. They come
via Panama. The list includes
school books, Portuguese prose and
practical works and fiction.
Mr.. Gonsalves is very much
elated over the arrival of these
books, and the entire Portuguese
colony will be pleased. Said
prominent man of that nationality
this morning:
The Portuguese on Hawaii
have been very progressive in most
things. They develop lands, build
houses, go into business, the pro
fessions and politics and go to
church. Their children are sent to
the schools and will grow into
good citizens. We have a Portu-
guese company in the Govern
ments military force. We have
our benevolent, secret and social
organizations. We have artists
and musicians. In one thing
alone we have been
backward. Too little atten-
ton has been paid to the letters and
literature of Our mother country.
This is strong point with nearly
all other foreigners in Hawaii. In
the Chinese mission they are teach
ing the little ones Chinese. We
love Hawaii and will stand for her
defense or advancement. We are
for annexation because we believe
in American institutions. We do
not propose, however, to forget
Portugal or allow our children to
forget that she is still great nation
with glorious history, with war
love, poetry and song"
From this shipment of books
libraries will be increased or started
all over the islands.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-28

There is great deal Of talking
floating around about new and inn
proved steam service from San
Francisco to Honolulu, the Orient
and Australia. Should it be any
thing more than talk it will be a
good thing for the city. We are
now suffering from a sort of dry
rot in our foreign steam service,
says the San Francisco Bulletin,
New ships and new blood are need
ed to make things go,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-28
TRAIN WR ECKING.
An Attempt off. This Crime Made nj
walDae.

An Attempt Off This Crime Made ut
WalDae.
A train going into the fields of
Waianae plantation Thursday
morning was stopped within a few
feet of a great pile Of stones on
the track. There were 100 labor
ers on the cars. The obstruction
was around a curve. Had the
the speed been as usual there would
have been frightful accident.
The plantation people reported
the affair at once to Deputy Sheriff
Sheldon. This morning he ar
rested three Japanese on a warrant
charging them with the crime.
They will have hearing tomorrow.
Under questioning the prisoners
made a full confession. They in
tended to wreck the train out of
hatred for the engineer. These Jap
anese were passengers. They sat
on the last car and were ready to
leap to save themselves.
The prisoners were left in the
field Wednesday night and COM
PEELED to. walk to their quarters.
They blamed the engineer for this.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-28
ALL ALONG THE DOCKS.
NEW RUDDER Being PLACED ON
THE TUGBoAT ELEU.
old One Rotting way Hyacinth Gone
Likelike Leaves Tomorrow With
Heavy Mail.

The small tug Rover is still laid
up at Hilo.
The Hyacinth left at go O'Clock
last evening for short cruise out
side.
Several merchantmen will leave
during the coming week for San
Francisco.
Captain Davies of the Wanna
nalo says he held his vessel back to
buy the HolomHa.
The Australia will arrive early
tomorrow morning with letters and
newspapers to December 22nd.
Yhe Waimanalo did not get
away yesterday afternoon. She
sailed today for the West side.
The Kaala is ready for sea. She
will resume her voyages to the
West side next Wednesday morn
ing.
The Ke Au Hou will be assign
ed to the Kauai route next week.
She may first be sent to Hamakua
in place Of the Waialeale.
The Kinau sailed at O'Clock
this afternoon with mail and pas
sengers for Maui and Hawaii. She
will reach Hilo tomorrow after
noon.
The foreign mail for Maui and
ports on Hawaii will go forward by
the Likelike at 2 o'clock tomorrow
afternoon. Local letters for those
islands should be in the Office by
1880.
A very important piece of repair
work Oh the tug Eleu is in progress.
She is getting a new rudder. When
the old one was unshipped it was
discovered that the top was rotted
away. Capt. Rice had reported
some days ago that the steering
gear seemed to be disabled. When
the wheel was turned for a port
tack only the head of the rudder
moved The changeis being made
at the tugs slip, end of Pacific
mail dock
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-28
INSTALLATION.


The New Officers of Hawaiian Lodge M.
FL, +. A. NJ.
Past Master II. +. Cooper as
sisted by Past Master William F.
Allen, installed at Masonic Temple
last evening the newly elected off
GERS of Hawaiian Lodge No. 81,
f. A. NJ. Following is the list:
J. H. Soper-M. M.
NJ. +. Grossman-S. w.
M. N. Sanders-J. w.
w. NJ. Giffard-Treasurer.
T. L. Wall-Secretary.
A. Mackintosh-Chaplain
John Cassidy-Marshal.
Andrew Brown-S.I ID.
Chas. Williams-J. ID.
7. L. Krouse, c. J. Campbell
Stewards.
H. Myhre-Tyler.
In lieu of the annual banquet a
grand ball will be given on the
2Sth inst.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-28
IN TWO COURTS.


In the matter of Y. NJ. Polapola
VS.. Maria K. Car, ct al, bill to re-
form a deed, following decision of
court, plaintiffs bill Of costs,
amounting to $2I. so, has been filed
and properly taxed by Clerk Henry
Smith.
In the matter of the guardian
ship of Kamaile (k), Lizzie Keaka
Keola has been appointed guardian
of the person and property of said
minor, under 500 bonds.
The Japanese murder case, from
the third Circuit, Judge Austin,
was argued yesterday and today i'll
Supreme Court, and submitted at
noon.
Second Circuit Judge II. L.
Cooper sat in place of Judge Frear
in Supreme Court today.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-28
SAVED AGAIN.

Thomas Yields and the "HolOmua" Stnl
Lives.
The sale of the HOiOmna has
again been postponed. This time
the date is January 2Ist. The
plant was almost under the hammer
today, when Landlord F.. B.
Thomas stopped the sale. After
consultation with Mr.. S. c. Allen
the sale went over to the date
above named. In the meantime
Mr.. Norrie will hold the key and
will continue to issue tine paper.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-28
Knife Man Apprehended.

Chuck Tai, the Chinaman who
cut fellow Celestial Sunday night,
was arrested at Kakaako yesterday
afternoon. He ran when the officer
approached. At the police station
he admitted cutting the other fell
low, but claimed to have done so in
self defense.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-28
THE RIVALS.

sumatra And KaimiIoa For Quarantine
ship Honors.
The Quarantine Committee Of
the Board of Health is looking up
the records of the Kaimiloa and
Sumatra with a view to using one
for the disinfecting plant. 1t is
found that the Sumatra was
built in 1886 at Chelsea, Mass.
She is uncoppered. The Kaimiloa
was built in'the 60 in England,
and is we'll known in every way
to all.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-28
TEMPLE OF FASHION.

When passing up Fort street looking
for bargains, or for Christmas presents,
your attention will be attracted TO the
window of the Temple of Fashion, but
this display does not show the elegant
stock of silks of all shades which they
have just opened. They have also put
on sale an elegant line of gloves of all
kinds and shades, and are offering them
at tempting prices. Before purchasing
elsewhere the public is respectfully in
vited to call aud look over their stock.
They consider it no trouble to show
their goods. and believe they can offer
such inducements both as to price and
quality that will secure our purchase.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-28

There will be a Christmas carol
service at St. Andrews Cathedral
Sunday evening at 6:3o o'clock, to
which a cordial invitation is ex-
tended to the general public to be
present. All seats will be free.
The choir of mixed voices will sing
five carols, and the Christmas Noel
will be rendered.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-28

There were about fifteen sigma
lures on the petition to have the
Hy acinth remain in port. This
prayer was addressed to Capt.
Halves, the British commissioner.
The first signature on the list was
that of Bishop Willis, head of the
Anglican church.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-28
the MODERN MOTHER

Has found that her little ones are inn
proved more by the pleasant laxative,
Syrup of Figs. when in need of the laxa'
tive effect of a gentle remedy than by
any other, and that it liz acceptable ~
them. Children enjoy il and it benz fits
them. The true rene ly, Syrup of Ii g,
is manufactured by the California Fig
Co. only.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-28

Walter Bromley, engineer at No.
? fire station, is responsible for an
electrical improvement at that
place. He has rugged up weight
device that causes all the lights in
the house to be turned on when an
alarm is sounded. 1t is a very
neat, useful and ingenious affair
Heretofore the men have either had
to sleep with all the lights on or
turn them up aftey getting out for
a fire
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-28

after a while they will call us
beggars," said Mrs. Haalelea with
smile, in speaking of Kawaiahao's
financial needs. Something of
interest and value will be gotten up
and sold, out of which more of the
money needed may be realized.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-28
WITH AN IRON ROD.

Chinese Hackman sent to JAN For An
Assault.
Monday night a Chinese hack
man named All Wo assaulted Sam
Keliikuewa at Kawaiahao church
with an iron rod. The weapon was
a deadly one and the assault was
considered almost unprovoked.
This morning after full hearing,
Judge Perry sentenced the hack
man to one months Imprisonment
and to pay fine of Vas and ~
costs.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-28

On the subject of ARE you on
the Lords side2" Rev. Z. ID. Gar
vim delivered a fine discourse last
evening His appeal to those pre-
sent was very moving and two
persons were converted.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-28
THE GREAT SALE.

Having purchased largely at late
credit sale | am now enabled to sell
goods cheaper than any other retail
store in town.
All kinds of Dress Goods will be sold
at auction prices for cash. Sale com
mencing Monday, November 26tb.-
NJ. s. LEVY.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-28
PERSONAL.

John Tracy has gone to Wailuku.
Ex-Captain Klemme has gone to
Kawaihae.
Samuel Parker left for Mahukona
this afternoon.
George Edwards, principal of
Kalihiwaena School, is i'll at the
hospital.
o. Hatfield recently from Dayton,
Oregon, will leave to-day for Hilo
to reside permanently.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-28

DEPARTED.

DEPAKTED.
For Maui and Hawaii, per stmr
Kinau, Dec 2S-For the Volcano.
DIR NJ f Honan and G w Jost. Way
Ports: Miss Jones. w r Castle, Miss
Lowry. John Tracy, Mrs Wiederhold
and two children, X Kane, w IL
Shipman, II Mackenzie, G. f Thrum, o
Hatfield, wife and three children, j 7
Howard. 4 ferris. Miss Rvcroft, Mrs
Mcguire, Carl Klemme, S Parker and
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-28
PLAYINGI WITH MATCHES.
Origin of Small Blaze In Town Thursday
Evening.

At $50 o'clock Thursday after
noon the Fire department was called
to the neighborhood of Smiths
bridge. The fire was in the house
of a Portuguese woman, J. A.
Magoon owns the place. The
woman went out and left her two
boys, one S, and the other 9 years
of age, in the house. The Older
came down town to sell papers,
The little fellow then set the bed
ahre by playing with matches anC
began to scream at the top of hi
voice.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-28

Robert Louis Stevenson's estate
in Samoa includes 400 acres of
forest land, and is situated at an
elevation ranging from 600 to 1900
feet.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-28
DEPA RTUREs.

FRIDAY. Dec %.
Stmr Kinau, Clarke, for Maui and
Hawaii.
Stmr Waimanalo, Davis, for circuit
of Oahu.
II B NJ s Hyacinth, May, for
cruise.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-28
Tor Sale.

"A brand new, latest model creamer,
OF 30 gallons per hour capacity. Very
suitable for dairy outfit. Also two
horse power gasoline engine in perfect
condition, used only four months. Will
sell either or both at a bargain and will
set up if desired.
JOHN GRACE,
Manager Honolulu Dairy Co.
Stiff
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-28

The new gray team of the Fire
Department had its first service
trial last evening. The horses
were cool, easily managed and ex
ceedingly quick to answer the
alarm. They have speed and bot
tom and being young and healthy
will give first class service several
years. The Fire Commissioners
and the men of the Department are
immensely pleased with the new
team.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-28

Connection will be made this
evening with the new and old
water mains at the intersection of
Emma street with Beretania. On
this work Superintendent Brown is
sustaining his reputation as a
"hustler."
The well-boring machinery OF
McCandless Bros, will be in full
operation at the pumping plant
site next week.
When the new system is COM
pleted Makiki station will be closed
and held as a reserve.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-28

New York Recorder

New York Recorder.
Germany has recognized the
little Republic of Hawaii. There
is no longer any fear Of a restora-
ton of monarchy.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-28

DR.. Goto has forty-one patients
in his hospital at Kalaupapa.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-28

At noon tomorrow ]. f. Morgan
will sell at his auction room bust
ness property on Nuuanu avenue.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-12-28

There are twenty-six incandes-
cent liz hts on the Oceanic dock.