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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-07-11

The need of women in the management
of public homes and charities is empha-
sized by horrible disclosure just made
by the coroner's investigation of the San
Francisco Founding asylum, where 80 ba-
bies have died within the last six weeks.
The place has been closed. The coroner de-
clared that the 33 children died from lack
of nutrition and from hamilton and penn
phigus The nurses and attendants occu-
pied the sunny rooms up stairs, and kept
the infants in dark, damp apartments. Be
fore the coroner it was proved that the
dead babies had been kept on the premises
four days. The official undertaken of the
institution testified that when the children
died the attendant put their bodies in box
under the doorsteps and kept them there
until he came to take them away. He had
found three bodies cast out indiscriminate-
ly into the box at one time. He removed
them without notifying the people at the
asylum.
These facts are given by the newspapers
without comment. But they ought to
arouse women all over the country to their
political duties. We venture the opinion
that there is not single public charity
hospital or asylum from the management
of which women are excluded that is not
suffering more or less for want of women's
participation in its government Will
women as superintendent such fragrant
abuses as the above would be simply i'm
possible. Boston Woman's Journal.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-07-11

Your Bible, if it is of the regulation sort,
closes the book of Psalms with the one
hundred and fiftieth. In the Greek Bible,
however, there is another, entitled "A
Psalm of Daniel after he had slain Go
Hath" Athanasius praises it very highly
in his synopsis of the Holy Scriptures ~
1t was versified by Apollinarius Alexan-
drius, A d. 800, and Latin translation of
it may be found in the works of Fabricus.
The English translation is by Barring
Gould, the well known antiquarian:
PSALM Gil.
First-I was small among my brethren, and
growing up in my fathers house, kept his
sheep.
Secondly hspds made the organ and my
fingers shaped the psaltery.
Third-And who declared unto my Lord. He.
the Lord, he heard all things.
Fourth-He sent his angels and they took me
from my fathers sheep. He Amounted me in
mercy from his JUNCTION.
Fifth-Great and goodly are my brethren,
but with them God was not well pleased.
SIXTH went to meet the giant stranger,
and he cursed me by all his idols.
Seventh-But l smote Off his head with his
own drawn sword, and | blotted out the re.
proach Of Israel.
st, Louis Republic.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-07-11
ODDS AND ENDS.

In eight Kansas cities woman voters out
number the men.
In Samoa the bride wears wreath OF
flowers, dress of cocoa mating and has
her face colored with turmeric.
Over 50 per cent of the shipping of the
world is built on the British isles, and near
ly one-half of this ON the Clyde.
Bank holidays in England are Easter
Monday, Monday of Whitesuntde week,
the first Monday in August, and Dec. % If
week day
The most highly priced piece of ancestral
silverware preserved by the Lees of Nir-
ginia is u mammoth stirrup cup, which,
even when empty, is n burden for two stall
wart arms to lift up.
Says the Boston Globe, ut is distinct
advance for man to acquire the ability to
say on occasion, L can't afford it, but he
ought to say it just as often to himself as
he says it to his wife"
There are 2s institutions in Russia called
technical railway schools, for the special
education of people for all branches of the
railway service All but three are con-
trolled by the government
DIR. NJ. NJ. Stapler Of Macon saw fish
hawk pounce upon and stick its claws into
large trout which it could neither lift
nor get away from. Mr.. Stapler had little
difficulty in capturing both the bird and
fish.
A suit in the New York courts over the
possession of child has been decided sat
isfactorily to both parties. The mother
will have possession of the boy during the
summer, and in winter he will live with his
father.
Dentists are great users Of costly metals
Besides gold for stoppings two-sevenths OF
the worlds consumption of platinum is
employed by them in making the wires by
which the artificial teeth are firmly fas-
tened to a plate,
Probably the richest town in the coun
try, in point of population, is Brookline, q
suburb of Boston. The inhabitants mum
Der less than 1900 and own property val
ued at s62, 100000. Its wealth increased IL
per cent last year.
a Paris shopgirl ordinarily begins at I
salary of from s. to IS a month. Besides
she invariably has a commission on he
sales, varying from one-half to l per cent
according to her success. Many receive a
high as $50 month in salary and MAKE
much more in commissions.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-07-11
out of His Legitimate Field.

A certain well known congressman,
who has been reelected many times,
is somewhat of a farmer, or at least he
thinks he is, and one day last summer
the old fellow who has charge of his
farm told him they needed a pair of
mules on the place. He thought SO him
self, and without consulting anybody he
bought pair and sent them to the farm.
The next day he went out himself and
found the old man looking the mules
over.
"Well, Henry, what do you think of
them"
The old man wasn't enthusiastic.
"What did you give for 'emI" he in
quired cautiously.
Three hundred dollars"
Henry made careful examination Of
them.
WELL" he said, shaking his head, 81
guess you know purity much all there is
to know about runnin the COVER ment,
but you don't know a dern thing about
mules" which opinion subsequent facts
proved to be correct.-Detroit Free
Press.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-07-11
TAKEN EoR ThE MURDERER.
Julian Ralph's Narrow Escape From
Dangerous situation.


Dangerous situation.
Once, when | was investigating the hor.
rible and even vet mysterious murder of
young girl In New Jersey village, | was
taken for the murderer by her relatives,
whom could not blame, for they were Is.
norant, wrought up to an ugly pitch and
suspicious of every stranger who came upon
the scene The girl had been buXou- and
pretty, and yet 1t must have been stranger
who slew her, they thought, for none who
knew her could find 1t in his heart or in
his nature to attempt to wrong her. In
the course of search of the neighborhood
visited the home of the afflicted family
more than once, and on the last occasion
was invited in to see the body. As could
not Judge what manner of girl she bad been
without seeing her, went in. Her three
grown up brothers were there, and "a |
stood beside the coffin one returned to the
door of the room, closed it and put his back
against it. The others then attempted to
carry out a project they had cherished, but
concealed, which was to have me touch the
body in order that they might see whether
| blood flowed from the wounds, according
as an old superstition holds that such
/ dumb mouths will accuse a murderer. AT
/ the moment would not have done rs they
wished for II fortune
Put your hand on her, said one.
| Il will not
"Touch her with your hand. You must,
/ tell you, said another
you cannot get away. Touch her"
They were terribly in earnest.
81 will do nothing of the sort" said
and then l made a very short, but very
earnest speech, in which explained who
was and how easily they could satisf!
themselves about me. And now" said |
advancing to the door, stand aside ant
end this folly-quickn'
lie obeyed, and in an instant the air Of
outdoors tasted almost as sweet as any
thing that ever drew down my throat
Julian Ralph in Scribner's
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-07-11

The lobbyist, representing one side OF
the bill before congress, called to see a
member he thought was vulnerable, and
he was met at the door by the member &
clerk.
Can l see Mr.. Blank" he inquired.
II think not" responded the clerk.
Aren't you Colonel Pulleml"
YES"
well, you can't see him"
This made the colonels caloric get into
his collar.
I'D like to know why can't see himS'
he blurted out.
Because he's gentleman" replied the
| clerk quietly. THE other fellows saw him
yesterday"
oh" apologized the colonel, backing
out, and such is life in capital cities
Detroit Free Press.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-07-11

The penny-in-the-slot system has been
applied very successfully to gas meters in
several large English cities. In its latest
form the meter has three dials, marked
"R. S and d., !" and no sooner has penny
been dropped into the slot than the hand
of the ID" dial records it. When l2 pen
MES have been dropped in, the I'D" dial
stands at 20" while the hand on the 50
dial records that one shilling's worth of
pennies are in the drawer, and so ON until
goo worth of gas has been paid for. The
hands can only move one way, so that the
householder practically gets an indispu-
table receipt for the pennies he puts into
the slot and the total amount he has paid
for his gas. An indicator shows how many
feet of gas are paid for but unconsumed. J"
-Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-07-11
Distinction With a Difference.

"See those young ones!' exclaimed a
little 6-year-old, looking out of the win
dow to where some little girls were play
ing in the soft mud of the gutter.
Cant you say childrenT" asked her
mother in a correcting tone.
But they are not, mamma" said the
child. THE little girls that go to my
kindergarten and keep their faces clean
are children, but those dirty ones are
just young onesr-Youth's Companion.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-07-11

Small things are sometimes very impor-
tant factors in the lives of men and of ma
tions, A chance word spoken unintention-
ally has often resulted in differences be
tween rulers that have led to the overthrow
of kingdoms A mere act of ordinary
kindness has been known to change what
appeared to be the destiny of a man from a
wretched and ignominious death to life
with opportunity to make life glorious, and
all within the short space of an hour
Harper's Young People
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-07-11

The membrane lining the canal of the ear
contains great number of little glands
which secrete a waxy substance having an
intensely bitter taste. The purpose of this
is to prevent the entrance of insects and to
keep the ear clean, as the layer of wax dries
in scales, which rapidly fall away, thus re
moving with them any particle Of dust
or other foreign matters which may have
found entrance to the ear.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-07-11

Millions of men in India live, marry
and rear apparently healthy children up
on an income which, even when the wife
works, is rarely above fifty cents week
and frequently sinks to half that amount
Exchange.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-07-11

At an up to date" wedding in Bowling
Green, Mo-, recently the bridal cake was
made by the groom, and the happy pair
were welcomed after the ceremony at the
church by the city brass band with the
strain Of See. the Conquering Hero
ComazO
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-07-11

A Boston professor, in explaining to a
class of young ladies the theory according
TO which the body is entirely renewed every
seven years, said;
THUS, Miss b., in seven years you will
no longer he Miss b."
II really hope | sha'n't," demurely re.
sponded the girl, modestly casting down
her eyes.-New York Ledger.
The Newtown bee., 1894-08-31
THE LABOR DAY PICNIC OF THE FoREsrERs

Labor day promises to be of more than usual interest at the Hook, this year, for the Court Sandy Hook, No. 1852, An cient Order of FOresters of America, have chosen this day for their annual picnic which Is to tHKe place at Rocky Glen Park at the Glen. The committee, composed of John F. McDermott chair man, Henry $. Lang, Thomas Lillis, Michael Eilbride, Edward Troy, John If. Costello, John E. kain, Dennis Quin- livan, Thomas J. Corbett, Michael Shee- han, Thomas F. Bradley, W. J. Brew, and Joseph Lavery, have been busily at work arranging to make this picnic the most enjoyable one yet held. The base ball match, which will be between the Sandy Hook team and the Danbury Y. M. c. A. nine, will be of more than usual interest. Newtown street enthusiasts raised $25 of the $50 necessary to get the Danbury team to come over on that day and the Foresters advanced the bal. ance. Seats are to be erected and 25 cents will be charged for their use dur ing the game, which Is to be called at l o'clock in the afternoon, instead of at ? o'clocF, a8 stated on the poster |. There Is to be good music for dancing, athletic games and plenty of refresh ments and the Foresters expect their friends to turn out in force and help them enjoy the day.
The Newtown bee., 1894-08-31
KENT

Examinations for school teachers will be held in the Kent schoolhouse on Sat urday, September l, from 9 to 3 p. m. All persons desiring to teach in the town during the coming year are requested to be present. Others are invited and may take the examination if they wish. The principal subjects will be arithmetic, geography, grammar, spelling, physiol- ogy, reading and writing.
 We hear that some cider is still being sold notw ithstapding the fact that four persons have been fined in the aggregate some six or Perhaps it will be necessary to make more arrests. Ii any one is hauled up second time 1t would be well tor them to remember the case is much more serious and might re- suit in their loosing every thing and going to jail besides. It won't do to say they do not sell 1t, but only give it away. A word to the wise is suffi cient.
The Newtown bee., 1894-08-31

The cabinet of minerals being prepar- ed by Theron k. Platt for the Academy is nearly ready and will be put in order at the school next week. MT Platt's col lection is valuable one and consists of about 200 specimens, all of which he donates to the school. Rev David Pierce of South Britain contributes to the cabi- net some 20 specimens.
 A meeting of the teachers of the Academy will be held, next Friday, 10 arrange the work for the new year The attendance promises to be large. There will be more than double the number of pupils from out of town than there were last year.
 The school opens September 10, a week from next Monday.
The Newtown bee., 1894-08-31

Out from Kent Inn on August "A, merry party once their way did take To tarry at Camp Wi1dman on the shore Of Spectacle Lake. And early in the morning did we start To climb the mountain side; And every one pronounced the journey there most delightful ride. On our arrival what a hearty welcome From our host did we receive; And, when night fell, not one of all the mum.
 Der
 Wanted to leave. In the clear lake the children splashed and
 waded,
 The dogs had many swim; While inc pure mountain air brought peace
 and rest
 And cares grew dim. With packs of cards, a boat, and fishing tack 6 And, best Of all, a gun, Each and all joined heartily in the sport, And all had tun. One of our number had a friendly camera, And freely used his skill To give us lasting tokens of our visit For "Memorabie." Nor must forget the more substantial com.
 forts,
 Which to our lot did fall; Nor the keen Zest a few hours lively romping Gave to the dinner call. Lo! what a feast was spread before our eyes Our appetite to engage. Lol what store ot nectar did arise; Our thirst to asSuage. Thanks to the host and hostess who provide Fun in such generous store; And may another year bring all to bide At Kent Inn once more.-lR. K. K.
The Newtown bee., 1894-08-31
Affavs About Town.
OPENING A NEW STREET,

TO BE KNOWN As BEARDsLEY TERRACE.
 The scarcity of desirable building sites in the immediate vicinity of Newtown Street, has caused Charles F.F Beardsley to open up a street through his property, east of his residence. The new street starts In at the foot of the hill and ex- tends southward through the handsome meadow. Mir Beardsley proposes to op. en up here seven building lots, l30xS4 feet. They will begin at the new street and extend up the hill. The view from this hillside is charming, and is hardly exeelled from any point in the Street. Mir Beardsley, and many who have visited the property, believe 1t to be an ideal To- cation for cottages or residences for city people desiring a country seat. It's near ness to the hotels and Nevtown Street is great advantage, and taken together with the magnificent view, 1t would seem that before many years this property would be taken up. The grading for the new road has been done by Edward Ives and son.
The Newtown bee., 1894-08-31
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.

Rev s. H. Platt, NJ. D., from Spring field, Mass, was the guest of Mrs F.. A. Bennett at Mapleton from Saturday until Tuesday morning. He left for Long Is- land, where he spends his vacation. He gave Bible reading, Sunday morning, and an address, Sunday evening, which was listened to with wrapt attention by a good congregation. He was pastor of the Methodist church in Sandy Hook from 1863 to 1865.
 The presiding elder, Rev Dr Beech, will hold quarterly conference in the church parlor, next Saturday evening, September l, and will preach in South vile, Sunday morning.
The Newtown bee., 1894-08-31
I.itchfield County News.
GOSHEN.

On account of the protracted drouth, failing wells and general meteorological conditions there is much tendency to the usual stomach and bowel diseases incl dent to the season. though but little se- were sickness as yet; we are sorry how ever to report the death on Sunday morning last, of the little daughter of Frederick and Mrs Bushey, of cholera infantum, following few days of acute diarrhea, age Il months.
 Work on the church is progressing rapidly.
 Fully the usual number of summer visitors in town, among the new corners are Mrs Thomas Bowden and daughter of New Haven, at William M. Cooks.
 Miss Bessie Pomeroy and her friend, Miss Ella Wylie of Torrington, made q day's visit on friends in town, recently.
 The new tower on the church, which is octagonal, having bow window in each side, has been suggested as an excellent location for a large electric light, which might serve as beacon to most Delated travellers throughout the county, though we don't suppose it would be of any use to the mariners on the Sound.
 There was lawn festival at West
The Newtown bee., 1894-08-31
BASEBALL NOTES.

The Sandy Hook baseball team played nine from Danbury, last Saturday, and won by the one sided score of 22 to ? in their favor. The new uniforms have ar rived and were worn for the first time at last Saturdays game, which perhaps may account for the large score in their favor. The suits are wine color with black stockings and caps, while the name, "Sandy Hook" is lettered in white. The players look very natty in their new uniforms.
The Newtown bee., 1894-08-31
THE MEETING IN THE BERKSHIRE CHAPEL
 NEXT SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

Many are looking forward with inter- est to the religious service which is to be held in the chapel in Berkshire district, next Sunday afternoon, September g.. There will be special music, both vocal and instrumental, and some practial re- ligious subject, which has an interest for young and old, will be presented in an earnest way. Rev Otis w. Barker, of the Congregational church, will have charge of the service. The time for the meeting is o'clock, immediately at the close of the Sunday school, Come one, come all; the invitation is wide, let the response be as hearty.
The Newtown bee., 1894-08-31
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH HAPPENINGS

The sacrament of the Lords Supper will be observed next Sunday morning. The thought presented in connection with the service will be, "What does it mean to confess Chrst?"
 The conundrum supper, mentioned elsewhere, which is to be given by the ladies one week from this (Friday) even- ing, September 7, is to be novelty for Newtown, and it should prove pleasant a flair
The Newtown bee., 1894-08-31

k. c. Benedict's yacht Oneida left the New Haven yacht club dock at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning for an all-day excur- sion down the sound with party of 19 mem bers of the state Senate. The excur- sion was given by MT Benedict, and was in charge of Senator L.-P. Jones of Greenwich. The Oneida cruised about elaborate dinner was served. County Commissioner Houlihan, a member of the state Senate, was one of the favored passengers.
The Newtown bee., 1894-08-31
A BIG FAD" AND A POPULAR FIRM.

The new firm of Skidmore & Steiger of Waterbury, make their announcement to the people of Western Connecticut in this weeks issue. They have a splesdid stock secured at a great bargain, and are making great sale of goods. Their lad" is able to ''stand alone and to speak for itselfD
The Newtown bee., 1894-08-31
WASHINGTON.

Mrs Hine, with her daughter, Miss Alice Hine of New Haven, are spending a week or two with the family of H. S. Nettleton.
 Miss Carrie Sanford and Miss Alice Sanford of New Haven are visiting at Franklin Hollister's and other friends.
 k. $. Hollister has several boarders at his home in Laurel Hollow.
The Newtown bee., 1894-08-31
NOTES FROM ST ROSES

Father Fox is out of town on vaca- ton for few days, which he is passing with relatives at Burlington, Vermont.
 A requiem high mass was celebrated on Monday morning at St Roses church for the soul of Joseph Kilbride. On Thurs day an anniversary mass was held for MT MulliQan.
The Newtown bee., 1894-08-31
THOSE PEACHES CAME HIGH.

Horatio N. Latin of Zoar recently met with a singular accident. While picking peaches from a small tree he lost his balance and fell to the ground, a distance of not more than five or six feet, and struck upon sharp stone. breaking two of his ribs. Dr Richardson was called and reset the broken members and Mir Latin Is as comfortable as could be expected.
The Newtown bee., 1894-08-31

Miss Nettie Rowland of Brooklyn, who is spending the summer at the Kent Inn, Kent Conn.,, was in town on Tuesday, visiting friends. It was her first visit to NewtOwn, and she was greatly pleased with the place. We shall hope some time to see her again.
The Newtown bee., 1894-08-31
Friday, August 24, 1894 zHe Ho7olaua, Goa0, StarA Go0zba7zJA, Br1ageboo-f, Conn.
Friday, August "A, 1894

Lace Curtains under the new tariff the duty on these goods are reduced Io 2-5 per cent. We think we can af- ford to let what we have go now at a still greater reduc- tion; for they are as a rule, in small lots; generally two, three and four pairs of a pattern.
The Newtown bee., 1894-08-31

Some of Abbie's friends went over and held prayer meeting with her on We'd nesday afternoon, leaving with her some little tokens of remembrance. These oc- casional visits seem to be appreciated by her, and 1t Is hoped that her many friends scattered throughout the town will not forget to go and see her.
The Newtown bee., 1894-08-31
IT MAKES PEOPLE WELL.

Dr Kennedy's Favorite Remedy re- stores loss of appetite, cures indigestion, sick headache and constipation. By it's use persons in delicate health find themselves eating the plainest of food with great relish.
The Newtown bee., 1894-08-31
WEST CORNWALL.
THE OPEN AIR SERVICES.

Certainly the people Of this place ought to congra tulate them selves upon the great sue cess of the outdoor services; as last Sun eether The me sineing bv the @ audienee ied by bV the cornet was thoroughly appreciated. Rev Samuel Scov1lle made some very interesting looking people waited to listen to a few re-
 marks by Rev Way1and Spaulding, a former pastor of this place. His remarks were very brief but all are in hopes of hearing him again before his return.
The Newtown bee., 1894-08-31
MATTERS OF BUSINESS.

No appetite? Then do not try to force food down; but use the most scientific means for restoring tone to the stomach. How? Why, by taking Ayers sarspa- rilla, and in surprisingly short time, your appetite will come again, and come to stay.
The Newtown bee., 1894-08-31

John IT. Costello, who has conducted the saloon business near the Sandy Hook station on the New England road for a number of years, has sold out all his in. terese in the business and also the real estate, to Thomas J. Cavanaugh, who will probably continue the business there.