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The Opelousas courier., 1895-05-04
Cheated, Instead of Robbed.

"ANoTHER merit OF taxes on con-
sumption is that they are surmounted
in detail, and paid at the will of
the consumer in the enhancement
Of price. If noted, they are self
assessed, with the least inconvenience
at the best time, in the smallest sum;
or they are declined and avoided with
out illegality.
The very fact that every citizen is sob
liged to contribute something, no mat
ter how little, toward the expenses of
the government, whether he owns
property or not, fortifies his right to
the elective franchise and augments
his claim for political preferment. He
should regard it as a privilege con-
ferred upon him, a shield against pc.
litical ostracism; it increases his dig.
nifty and influence, and he naturally
takes a keener interest in public at.
fairs. The true welfare of the con
munity is subserved by this system OF
indirect taxation, which reaches all
but Expresses none.
I am opposed to any income tax
which wholly or in part proposes to
supersede this wise and useful method
of taxation"
SENATOR DAVE HILL,
The Opelousas courier., 1895-05-04
Very Like the Single Tax.

The Melbourne correspondent OF the
London Economist gives some Inter
esting particulars of the new taxation
which the colonies of Australia are
now proposing. Victoria, for example,
proposes to put a tax of Id. for every
pound sterling of the ''unimproced value
of land" about four-tenths of one per
cent?. If this land is mortgaged, then
the owner and the mortgage thereof
shall be liable for the tax in proportion
to their interests. In case the owner
of land has been an absentee from Aus
tra1ia for three years Or more, the
rate of taxation shall be increased 90
per cent. The income tax is divided
into two portions: Income from per-
sonal exertion and income the produce
of property. In the first instance there
is a tax of Sd. for every pound sterling
for incomes over s2OO (about one and a
quarter per cent?, the tax increasing
up to Cd. two and a half per cent?
for incomes over e2, 200. On in
comes derived from property the rate
is cd. for every pound sterling on in
comes over s200 (say two and a half
per cent?, increasing up to Is. for in.
comes over So, 200 Tor five per cent?.
X X n
1.-The tax is the last thing required"
says the Economist, 'tto deprive some
of the mortgage institutions OF
hope, for its capitalization will largely
reduce the market value of land, al
ready d~isastrously low" =
The d~octrinaries, the labor members,
and the socialists seem resolved upon
the new taxation as a charge upon
wealth. N. Y. Evening Post Edi-
torial.
ct seems to us more like a tax upon
privileges of land-bolding.-ED.).
The Opelousas courier., 1895-05-04

docs the English telegraph system
pay for itself at those rates or does a
deficit have to be made mp ont of taxes
as it has to be made up with our postal
systemA
The Opelousas courier., 1895-05-04

ANAL may be as honest as the day is long,
and still do a great deal of mischief during
the night.-Texas Siftings.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-10-29
CELEBRITIES AS CYCLISTS.

Lolita, the actress, is learning to rid,
a bicycle in Il New York academy.
With the king of Greece riding bi
cycle, surely, if there is any virtue in 4
name, this is one wheel which should
always be well fabricated, observes The
Wheel.
A poem in white is what Names big
congressman, Thomas Brackett Reed,
might fttingly be called when he is
dressed in his snow white sweater all
ready for a ride ON his glittering bicycle,
says the Lewiston journal.
President Cleveland has been advised
to cycle as an aid to reduction of weight
NJ. Casinir Perier, ex- president of the
French republic, is enjoying this hii
fayOrite exercise at his chateau, and the
wife and daughters of Sir William Har.
court are among the recent applicants
for membership in the Cyclists Touring
club.
Among tho riders at Bar Harbor it is
said none attracts so much attention as
Mavroyeni Bey, the Turkish minister,
and NJ. Alfred le CHAT, the Belgian
minister, the two diplomats being in
Separable companions ON their wheels.
Mavroyeni Bey is always well groomed
and presents very natty appearance
riding his bicycle as he walks-with a
peculiar jeriy motion.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-10-29

However modest, convenient and APP
propriate boomers may be for the bust
ness Of cycling, they are hideous night
mares to every person with an artistic
eye. The woman has yet to be born to
whom they are becoming, and in nine
hundred and ninety nine cases out of
every thousand they exaggerate the
personal defects and conceal the good
points of her who dous them. The
lean, angular girl looks more like II
beanpole than ever. The short, dumpy
girl is pudgy beyond description, while
the big, fat girl resembles nothing SO
much as links Of bologna sausagcs, and
the tall, slim girl who wears spectacles
and one Of the little caps SO much af-
fected by bicyclers is sight to fright
the gods. Grand Rapids Press.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-10-29

THE Waller case is closed. 1t
ended to the credit of all concerned
excepting the ex-American Consul
in Madagascar. The French gov
eminent has shown that Waller i'll
terfered in a most marked and I'M
warranted manner in its af-
fairs with the Hovas. "Secre-
tary Olney is satisfied OF
Walters guilt and of the regularity
and fairness of the court, which
tried and convicted him. Taking
this view of Walters case, the Ad-
ministration will make no demand
Oh the French Government for his
release. 1t may ask, as a measure
of friendship and courtesy, that his
punishment be lightened, but this
will be asked as favor and not as
a right
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-10-29

JUAN CREsPo, President Of Ven
ezuela, is a man not to be over
looked while boundary disputes,
ultimatums and the Monroe doc
trine fill the air and involve his
country. Crespo, who has been a
conservative and capable ruler,
ousted his predecessor by force OF
arms. There were originally four
teen gentlemen of position ant
prominence in the revolution. They
decided that the old administration
could no longer be tolerated. Will
this crew at his back Crespo issuec
proclamation and tool
to the field. He is him
self a superb soldier and all thu
fighting men not held in check by
the government rushed to his ban
ner. In seven months, after numer-
GUS skirmishes and a series of big
battles, Crespo marched five armies
upon the capital. He was at th1
head of an efficient and we'll discip-
lined division which took the lead.
1t was one Of the most thoroughly
just and entirely successful revolu-
tionary movements ever conducted.
Crespo is no infant at statecraft and
his talent and genius as an organ
izer and commander are certainly
marvellous.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-10-29

PRESIDENT CLEvELAND's few
words to Minister Castle again EN-
phasize that cast of the United
States executives position which
THE STAR has often sought to inn
press. M. Cleveland's attitude is
that Hawaii stands to the Great
Republic in precisely the same re-
lation as any other foreign and in
dependent power. This he has
stated in so many words. 1t was
when expressing this view that Mr..
Cleveland spoke of his failure to
GUST the Provisional Government.
The Senate has said by resolution
that it would regard the political
activity of another country here as
inimical to the United States. As
to the real ideas Of Mr.. Cleveland
on annexation or "closer political
union" probably not even a mind
reader could discern. When he does
unburden himself on these PROPOSE
tions il will be in tones not uncer
tain. That Mr.. Castle has beer
received as Hawaiian minister may
reasonably be taken as an indication
that the Administration is not an
CRY with the Republic ofthe Islands.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-10-29
A WOMAN WHEEL BUILDER.
Mrs. Jorgensen Has Made Two That Hav,
Hnen Highly Pralsed.

II is easy enough for any woman &c
ride % bicycle, but to make one is quitc
another matter. Mrs. Cassie Jorgenser
ia the first aud only woman mp to date
able to accomplish this feat. Already
this clever woman has completed ty,
bicycles, aud they are pronounced by ex.
perts to be equal to the finest made by
the best manufacturers. Her husband
keeps bicycle repairing shop, and it it
there, watching the worlSmen, that she
has acquired a proficiency in the bust.
ness.
Her wheel weighs only Is pounds,
and, though seemingly slight, has stood
the roughest riding over all kinds of
| roads The spokes Of the wheels are of
fine piano wire and the saddle is strung
with either strings. The tubing is bean.
tifully enameled and there are no skirt
guards. The almost universal wearing
Of boomers has done away with this at.
tachmeDt to woman's wheel. Mr.. Jor.
gensen, who is IA native Of Copenhagen
is just little dazed by the startling
new woman ideas Of his wife. He says
they would not believe such thing pos
sible in Denmark. He is very proud Of
her success and declares that she is
better worker than any Of his men. -
Chicago Evening Post
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-10-29

REFORMS in Armenia have been
instituted in earnest, and all the
Great Powers have to do is to watch
the men entrusted with administra-
ton of the reform measures. The
Armenians have held thanksgiving
services on the strength of assuran-
ces that they will no longer be at
the mercy of murderous Turks and
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-10-29

HERE is a strong tip to the Ha-
waiian Interior Department, from
the message of a mayor of Sacra-
mento: THE work Of laying side
walks must not stop. We must
continue in the good work. All
persons must be compelled to COM
ply with the sidewalk ordinances
But these ordinances should be Sc
amended that each new sidewalk
put down must contain some dark
coloring matter. We cannot afford
even under the banner of progress
and improvement, to raise up a race
of weak-eyed and specialized men
and women" Our Liliha street
and the White Road from Kariolani
Park to the Waialae road need
some dark coloring matter" 1t
is remarkable that this thing has
been overlooked, where SO many
bright days make the roads sur
faced with coral a punishment to
the eyes.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-10-29

While walking across City Hall park
recently policeman hailed wheelman
who was pushing his wheel and told
him he could not take that thing
through the park. The wheelman asked
if there was any law against carrying
packages along the park walks. The po-
liceman said NO" Tho wheelman then
put the wheel ON his shoulder and start
ed to go on. The policeman tried to
make him go back, but he said, "You
said there is no law against carrying
things, so here goes. /" And he went. =
New York Recorder.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-10-29
SEALED TENDERS

Will be received at the Office of the
Minister of the Interior till IL o'clock
noon ON FRIDAY, November Isl, for
the construction of concrete floor foI
the New Wash House at lwilei.
Plans and specifications may he seen
at the office of the Superintendent of
Public Works.
The Minister of the Interior does not
bind himself to accept the lowest or any
bid.
j. A. KING,
Minister of the Interior,
Interior Office,
October %. 1895. 79G-3t
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-10-29

The Berlin Anthropological society has
recently completed some curious tabula
lions on the average size of families in TIA,
various countries of Europe. According Il
these statistics the average number of per
sons in families in the different European
countries is as follows France, 3O3; Den
mark, 1851; Hungary, $40; Switzerland
S.0i; Austria aud Belgium, 405; England
4OS; Germany, 40; Sweden and Norway
Ale; Holland, 4.22; Scotland, 4.i6; Italy
i.5i; Spain, 4.65; Russia, 4.s3, and Ireland
g. ST Louis Rpuublic
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-10-29
BY AUTHORITY
In the Circuit Court, Filth Circuit
of the Hawaiian is ands.
ORDER FOR A SPECIAL TERM

BY virtue of the authority in me
vested by law, and deeming it essential
to the promotion Of justice, hereby
order that a Special Term of the Cir
cult Court of the Fifth Circuit, be con
vened in the Court House at Nawiliwili
Lihue, Island of Kauai, WEDNESDAY
the 20th day of NOVEMBER, 1898, al
ten o'clock, -. IN.
JACOB HARDY,
Circuit Judge, Fifth Circuit.
Lihue, October 81. 1896.
Approved, \. +. JUDD,
Chief Justice, Supreme Court.
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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-10-29

Bicyclers, keep to your own side of
the road and respect the horses. A horse
will hurt you mighty sight worse than
you can hurt the horse. And, farmers,
do not despiso the bicycle because now
and then you see young rough ON the
wheel "hogging" the road, just as your
teamsters do when they drive into town
two abreast SO they can converse with
each other. Remember that the bicycler
is improving Your highways every time
he goes over them, while your horses are
kicking them to pieces. - Brooklyn
Eagle.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-10-29

EMrERoR William has entertain
cd a Russian prince and publicly
expressed the hope that the mis-
understandings OF the past between
the two countries were forgotten
and that they would not recur.'
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-10-29

1t hardly could bo realized
That ma went out in boomers.
The neighborhood was paralyzed
When ma went out In boomers.
Old Deacon Smith sustained shock;
Miranda Ann began to talk
Pa was kept under koy and lock
when ma went out In boomers.
Next day we had a pastoral call
Because ma wore the boomers.
The pastor spoke Of Adams fall
In re the fact Of boomers.
Then ma went OF and had a cry;
A CORY look was In pas eye,
And yet next day-I cannot lie
My ma was out in Rloo4sFG
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-10-29

Some women bicyclists have way
of dividing their skirts at the moment
of mounting by using a single safety pin
to pin the front of the skirt at the hem
to the back, between the feet In this
way all the value of the divided skirt is
secured with none of its ugliness when
walking. Chicago Tribune.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-10-29

"If anybody had asked me this Morn
ing" said citizen, "how to carry marble
topped table and n rocking chair at the
same time ! couldn't have told him, bit
tonight could, for today ! saw man do
Ing just that thing, lie carried the table
In front of him with his hands, and he had
the rocker on his back, with the rockers
hooked down over his shoulders in front"
,-Philadelphia Call.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-10-29
THIS WEEK
We want to say

That the very latest libusor story Is to the effect that
Ezcta the well known rc,olutonst is 10 come To- Homo
luu IN mkish looking craft with the avowed intention
ct wphg the Hawaiian Republic ollhc earth OF course
he won't come; but if he should decide to do so we
would give him good run Tor his money. When the
flbusters do come they will sack the stores our store
would naturally attract their attention first because
carry such large stock of New Goods goods that
want to dispose of before the invasion This week marks
Special Sale of Bouscs for ladies'; Childrcns Dresses
and Pinaiores; Skirt Embrodcrics, and Fine Laccs
both Linen and Nalenciennes all perfect goods and at
low prices
M. S. LEVY,
Fort Street
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-10-29

Anything kept in the riders mouth,
like piece Of a toothpick or pebble,
contributes to keeping up the secretion
of the saliva. A dry mouth and throat
obligo the wheelman to drink often and
a large quantity of liquid, of whatever
nature it may be, ends by facilitating
or irritating the stomach. Wheel.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-10-29

ONE Of the Government directors
urges the United States to hasten
TO sever connection with the Paci-
6c railroads.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-10-29
Octo6cy rs, 1895.

down To business again and II
the "hlibuster hend' can be
things will brighten
up and remain good for the
next six months at least. The
price of sugar seems to he on
the advance and if there is
really a shortage of crops in
other sugar producing countries
Hawaii will reap rich benefit.
Many people believe that an
advance in the price of raws
does not help people generally;
we are not inclined that way;
we know that if plantations re
ceive a little more than the
average price for their output,
the manager looks around with
an Improvement gaze" in his
eyes. He will buy new plows
(Hendry's); he will secure a
new windmill (Aermotor); he
will put up a new fence (Jones'
Locked), and in other ways
distribute money around and
we all share in the general
prosperity. More private
dwellings will be put up in Ho-
nolulu; we like to see work in
the latter direction for it gives
US an opportunity to mention
something about an excellent
stock of chandeliers and hang
ing lamps now on hand. The
goods have just been unpacked
and the line is better than
ever. Some samples are hung
from the ceiling of our store;
they are artistic specimens and
require no praise from us.
They are all fitted with the
Bradley & Hubbard burners
none better are made. We
have piano lamps with either
silk or paper shades; boudoir
lamps and the regular hanging
lamps; all new designs. These
goods were selected for the
holidays; it would be a wise
move for you to make your
selection now before the line is
broken.
We have some pretty tables
with metal frames and onyx
tops; no prettier piece of furni-
ture can be made and if you
wish to make hit with your
wife, you will purchase one.
We expect the next Spree
kels packet to bring us a num-
Der of the Golden Gate i'm
proved stone filters; we have
had many orders for these fill
ters and will soon be in a posi-
ton to supply the demand,
The Australia brought us a
supply of "Alaska's" refrigera-
tors and ice chests. The merits
of these food preservers and ice
savers are known to a great
many housekeepers in Homo
lulu Better have one in the
house instead of the one you
are using.
The bicycle craze promises
to become epidemic; doctors
say that riding a bicycle is a
most healthy and invigorating
exercise providing that you do
not ride a wheel that is con-
stantly breaking or getting out
of repair. A poor wheel keeps
ones temper at a white heat
and for that reason is not the
best health-producer. We
handle the Monarch and Tri-
bune bicycles; both have stood
the test and are victors. We
will quote prices on application.
The S. n. Castle brought two
g Tribunes; they are for ladies'
and are away up in G, as the
saying goes. If you are think
ing about buying a wheel, call
and see us. Our experience
may enable us to give you
some valuable advice.
THE HAWAIIAN HARD
WARE COMPANY.
4
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-10-29
WHEELS
TESTED.
a.

Besides testing our Wheels by fast and hard
riding our riders yesterday conducted a very sue
cesul test King street which has fully satisfied
us land the rdcrs that the high grade wheels
handle have the proper stuff in them, and plenty oft
Our riders selected King street opposite Mr. s.
Parkors residence the best place to make the test
We had four Wheels out, and they coming along
at "clip" that would have heated the bearings of
many called high grade cycles At the proper
time the Little Chap tied The combination up, and
the test begun. There were Wheels in the air,
Wheels in the middle and on both sides of the road,
and riders going towards town if they were late
for dinner After picking themselves up and the
Wheels it found that, as was to be expected,
there not piece of metal broken in any Of the
four Wheels. The only damage done to the metal
parts was bending of part here and there which
DIR. Wooten Strengthened out in a few moments this
morning. Our riders say they won't conduct any
more of these tests for u.s. and thought they would
not want to, had the four Wheels tested at
once, and now satisfied that what the makers
say about the Wheels is true, and we back up their
guarantee fully
won't go to pieces under you if you happen to ride
off sidewalk call at the headquarters for high grade
Wheels in Honolulu, and you will get what you
want
We have sold every RAMBLER and COLUMBIA we
had in stock, but will have big lot the Austria
liza when she returns.
For the BEST WHEELS 90 to
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-10-29

-~-..- Rs-,-~ g kap' on file ~ y. :
uUIS TagGts - kts Adyertisinl
Agency, 81 and o. Merchants Exchange, Sal
Francisco raj, where contracts for adNer
tislngcan b made for IL.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-10-29
Look in
the GLASS;.

Are you aging fastP See any
new wrinkles radiating from the
mouth and nosep Look at your
tongue. Is it covered with a yell
lowish furp It's your liver needs
toning. It's overworked and be.
coming less active all the time.
Set it right and Nature will keep
it going. Take a rational remedy.
SoRIBNER's PILLS are just right.
They'll do their duty without
weakening the natural functions.
rs cents.
HoBRoN DRUG co, Agents.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-10-29
'rur liAwAnAS STAR.

80 rOWsr. EDITOR
o. o. uuuUs. BUSINESS MANAGER
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-11-07

Iuur,l "A. he Ina, hron tu "A striIpgliug.
evi.trucn il has had fine rffrrt of unkinU
linn glonuv and tnciturn In ul,,c,. off -
nom far,ustra,I \yr Hnd q hoyel cnu.frl,rtrd
of SIM dried 1oud brick. This ono room
lnyrl without nuv windows-the only
hobt and air admitted come, down the
cIimnrv-srryos him and hi, family AZ
tbpir r..id.rro Adininir,, this ,ve nnd 81
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-11-07
a Miniature Inland Ocenn.

One of the quccrc,t sheets of water in
New England or within the limits OF the
United States, or the world, for that unt-
ter is the celebrated "Snow's ocean i'm
the state Of Maine. When calm, it is to-
all appearance, an ordinary pond o. up
great dimensions. but observations, o;.d in-
yestigations made more than century
ago prove that the little body of water j. Il
vcritahe ocean. 1t is located in Orrinrau
near Bangor. and it, popularity is that.
although situated among some high bills
some distance from ocean ur river II has
tides which rise and fall as regularly %. du
those Of the great atlantic. Many stu
called scientific examinations of thi, min.
aiurc ocean 1od and surrounding lauh-
have been made, but so far no tcuuhlc cz.
PLANTATION of the phenomenon ma, ever
been given 90 the pubic.-St. Louis Re-
public
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-11-07

~hc-You say VOW verses and other
literary efforts have appeared in all the
leading magazines
Hc-io>; every big advertiser uses my
work --l}rnoklyu Life.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-11-07

"Do you think you could learn to love
me, Maud
II don't know, George She answered
softly IT might. ! learned German
once -London Answers