The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-01-24
CHILLING FALLS.

CEILING FALLS.
At 1880 Kawelo was being
cross-examined, piece of plaster
seven feet long, a foot wide and
three inches thick fell upon the
Court table. Itcame from the cen-
ter beam.
This plaster fell in sections. One
piece struck Colonel Whiting. An
other hit Captain Pratt. Bits land
ed on other officers. All of them
were covered with white dust.
For an instant a panic was threat
ened. Colonel Fisher was the only
man who remained sitting at the
Court table.
Antoine Rosa, couple of prison
ers and several people i'll the audi
ence shouted warnings. A few
Slight screams from women were
heard. All the spectators jumped
to their feet and some rushed for
the exits, A few Of the accused
became much excited.
Colonel Whiting announced a
recess for a few minutes.
Lieutenant King organized a
force Of regulars and the debris
was removed speedily.
Reports spread about the build
ing and down town that there had
been a catastrophe and people came
running from all directions.
The Executive building was
plastcred by John Bowler, now
under arrest as a conspirator. He
said only few days ago that he
was proud OF the job. 1t looks well
and has worn well. The earth
quake on Tuesday night probably
loosened the plaster.
1t was suggested at once that
Kahunas were after the commits
sion. A number of prisoners were
certain of this. There has lately
come from one of the other islands
kahuna who is i'll special favor
with the Akuas and who is in ser
vice for three months or the
war.
o'clock the court re-opened.
The table was removed a few feet
from its old place.
This is the seventh day Of the
Court Martial. 1t opened a few
minutes after 10.
Kawelo was the first witness. He
was one of the party from Wanna
nalo. John Kaulukoa was along
We were coming to fight the Gov
ernnent. ! was called i'll the night
to Join the rebellion. This party O
eight was stopped by guards neal
the Pail. They then started fol
Diamond Head by the WaimanalC
road. A number Of them reached
rebel camps with food. A few 0
them managed to sneak into town
Kaulukoa gave directions as tC
food.
Cross examination-Kauli anC
myself led party. Not armed
Were to get arms in town.
AN OATH.
Maulia - Was with Kaulukoi
and others of the party from Koo
lau. / stopped on the road. 10,
Clark was sent i'll Koolau trying tt
enlist men for Diamond Head
Clark was mounted.
Cross examination - Kauli LEI
us. l had been employed b,
Major Seward to help land arms
Was to be notified when time 70
fighting came. We had taken al
oath to be faithful during the trou
bic. John Liilii swore us. | starte'
for war with a faint heart, Kaulu
koa was not an enthusiast.
BOLD BIPIKANE.
Kia was called. Was fightin
against the Government on Waia
La road Jan. 9TH. Palau induce
witness to go. Large squad wit
witness; they came from aroun
Kaumakapili. Saw Bipikane there
Did not see him fighting; he wa
running. We thought it bette
Bipikane should stay, but he said
was safest to run away. Witne.
stopped fighting when the Govern
nent troops were Oh both side
Aloha Alma was password int
the lines. On cross eXaminatiC
witness said that Palau made II
reference to luau being held bac
of Diamond Head.
Manual Kuhao was the neH
witness. He wore a policeman
coat. He was fighting Governmel
troops. Went out because Bob p
lau told me to. Palau was lead
of squad witness was in. Lea
squad from Waialae to Telegram
Hill. Bipikane was in Moill
fight. Witness raised the viii
flag at the last. Bipikane had RI
away. Saw him run away. /
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