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The evening times., 1896-02-12

could be heard for half square All the
topics that have interested the settlement
during the past year Were discussed, and
many were the awwrapped bottles CON
tanning the subtle fluid known as rice
whisky that were taken down from their
shelves and opened for the delectation OF
New Years guests.
For one day in the year was tea more
or less at discount. Chinese tobacco.
in long pipes, and cigarettes were smoked
and smoked, and the crackle and nIunching
of "Hige E Gum nuts, peculiar cornbi'
nation OF fruit and nut that is imported di-
rectly from China, kept up INCREASINGLY,
until all Chinatown was covered with their
shells. Banquets, big and small. were in
dulged in at any and all times. and nothing
was wanted to overflow the Celestial cup
OF happiness today but the firecracker-
This however, was prohibited, and they
had to make the best Of IL.
AFTER FEASTING, PRAYER.
In the afternoon the big guns of China
town, who had been conferring, between
drinks in the back rooms OF Quong Sang
Lungs, gathered themselves together and
paraded into the restaurant, where Phillip
had already taken scat at the head OF
the banquet table, fianked on one side with
a huge teapot aud on the other with Il
huger bottle, the contents of which Were
unmistakable.
Several other bottles, and two OF three
teapots were scattered around. Chop Sui,
Chin Sin and all the other Chinese delica cies
ahounded. Into this banquet the fathers
of the colony waded, and amid the liyeliest
sort of iabbering the solids and liquids were
stored away
After dinner the big joss-honse on the
third floor OF the building was the Mecca
toward which the pig-tailed pilgrims di-
rected their steps. In addition to paying
up their debts at New Years, and inviting
their friends to come and live with them,
knowing that they would drop dead If the
invitation were accepted. the Chinanan
does a great deal of pra wing on the first day
of the moon, and today probably every
Chinaman in Chinatown has said his prayers
like a good Celestial, and squared things up
with Joss.
Had there been any firecrackers in town
the day would have been one OF revelry
and dissipation in the quarter. As 1t was.
however. their celebration was very much
after the fashion Of their staid American
brothers, and they seemed to regard the
absence OF noise as q novel feature OF the
game. Anyway, in spirit, If not in noisy
demonstration. every Chinaman in town had
a jubilee today. and the first day OF the first
moon OF the year was fittingiy commem-
GRATED.
The evening times., 1896-02-12
WILL GIVE WEIR A REHEARING
Jockey Club VIII Further Investi-
gate the Charges Against Him.

Jockey Club VIII Further Investi-
gate the Charges Against Him.
The Jockey Club at a meeting held Mon
day decided to grant Frank ID. Wier OF
the Pleasant Valley Stock Farm re-
hearing at its next meeting. Wier was
reinstated from the outlaw ranks when the
Jockey Club issued its amnesty last sum-
mer, but was afterwards ruled off for his
alleged connection with the Dixie Stable.
1t is well kno wn here that wier's claim Is
a perfectly just one. He made bona fide
sale of his entire string to Arthur Worley.
The latter may or may not have been
acting for Henry Schultz. who, 1t is said,
owns several OF the horses in the Dixie
Stable, but the fact remains that Wier does
not own the horses. I
Hea was granted bearing by the Jockey
Club. but the evidence he submitted was
evidently not conclusive. as he was not
then reinstated. Wier. ny the way, was not
the only one who was harshly dealt with
when that batch Of outlaws was ruled on.
The evening times., 1896-02-12
Cruiser olympia in a Gale.

Victoria, B. C Feb. 12.-Yokohama ad-
vices of the 81 ST ultinio have the following:
While proceeding from Yokohama TO Kobe
the United States flagship Olympia struck
q gale. to escape. which all steam was
crowded on and Il speed of twenty one
knots developed. The storm broke her
forward deck stanchions and carried away
her bridge raiis.
The evening times., 1896-02-12
Sale of Thorouxhbreds

Lexington. KY, Feb. 12.-Over 1000
horsemen attended the assignec's sale OF
the farms and thoroughbreds of Dan Swi-
CERT yesterday, hut the stock brought low
prices. Clif Porter purchased the Shetland
pony farm at S56 per acre. while Mrs.
Daniel Swigert got the 3OO-acre farm at
$67 80 per acre. Thirty-four head of thor
oughbreds brought 81 800.
The evening times., 1896-02-12

The Hanlons' wonderful pantommes are
| very desirable attractions in most OF the
| larger cities, hut they are comparative
| strangers in Washington.
| Why this is so is not known. but suffice
| is to say that next week they will present
| their latest and best creation, "Superba, -
the pantominic spectacle, in connection
with a grand ballet, ut Aliens Grand
| Opera House.
| This presentation in its entirety can lie
! compared more than favorably with the
| largest scenic spectacle IN tour, but as a
pantominle. there is no standard by which
\ IL can he compared.
The Hanlons furnish this portion of
| their entertainment without fear of compe-
| tition, the whole ensemble combines a
| series OF charming stage pictures. gilt
tering Transformations. many high-class
European specialties in the sba pc Of
! acrohdtic singing md dancing. funny tUmb-
ling, and odd and grutcsque contortions.
The ballet features are said TO be es-
peciany fine, and a large and efficient
corps, beautifully costumed. lend their
aid in four eNcellently constructed baIlets
and form 4 distinct part of the entertain
ment-
The very last Opportunity to see "The
County Fair in this city will be afforded
our theatergoers when that famous and
successful play begins a weeks engage
nent Monday. February l : at the Academy
OF Music, with Mr.. Neil Burgess, ASA bigaii
Prue.
Upon the termination of the present
travelling tour, Mr.. Burgess viii take THE
County Fair and all its parlphernalia
to London. England, in which city it will
be produced for a run with an American
company at one of LondOn's most promi-
nent theaters, after which a tour of the
provinces will tc made. and then the play
will be permanently withdrawn
The cast for the presentation at the
Academy of Music as Mr.. Burgess sup
port is BARLEY McCulloni. Charles ]. Jack
son, Fred Palmer, Fred Perry, Joe Graham,
May Taylor. Emma Pollock, the Maggie
Murphy of Harrigan's company; Ray Scott
and the Columbia Quartet.
The race scene is made more thrilling
than ever by the employment of six horses
instead of three as heretofore. and never
fails to create the most intense interest
of an audience
The attraction at Kcman's Lyceum Tie
atcr nextweek willbc Reilly and Woods Big
Show. This organization is conceded by
the patrons of the lyceum to be one of the
best coming to Washington, and its we'll
earned reputation OF having only artists
of superior ability on Its roster is this
season more than sustained,
Among the names on the program Is
Madge Ellis, the charming and chic sin
ger OF catchy songs; the National Trio,
parodists and entertainers par excellence;
Evans aDd Vidocq, eccentric comedians,
Pat Reilly, the ininiitable Irish comedian;
the sisters Lane, sirgers and dancers.
Jerome and Alexis. tfe European marveis;
the Fremonts. refirJ'i sketch artists.
The performance concludes with q Sc
ries of living marble statues, which follow
In close detail the original works of soAse
of the most noted sculptOrs of the old
world.
The evening times., 1896-02-12
ROGERS TO PLAY STEWART.
A Match Game of Pool Arranged BE
tween These EXpertS

tween Ifst EApeTtS.
Doc Rogers. the pool expert. has ac-
cepted Stewards challenge for a 6OO-ball
contest. Stewart to concede 10 balls to
Rogers. The contest will be played in
the banquet hall of the Hotel Lawrence.
Thursday, Friday. and Saturday nights,
200 balls each night. II is expected that
Sherman will he here 10 play the winner.
A new Brunswick Bake C offender table
will be used, as Stewart refuses TO play on
any other.
Stewart and Bernard Harding will play a
match tonight at Talbart's pool rooms.
in Georgetown. Stewart plays 200 to
Harding's $50 for purse of $50.
The evening times., 1896-02-12
Distinction for Ii Hung Chang

fekin, Feb 12.-Li Hung Chang and Sbas
Yu Lien have been appointed delegates to
represent the emperor OF China at the
coronation of Emperor Nicholas ii, of
Russia, at Moscow. Negotiations are stiIl
In progress looking to the conclusion of
a commercial treaty between China and
Japan.
The evening times., 1896-02-12

Thomas Whiffen. for thirty years a good
actor and now better one than ever will
once more be the irascible. trouble-ma king
but well-intentioned Mr.. Watkin. Ali the
other clear cut roles Will be in the same
capable hands.
This company has been admitted to be one
OF the most perfectly balanced ever Or
ganiZed by Mr.. Charles Frohman. and that
Is saying volumes, The ale of seats opens
at the National box office tomorrow morn
ing.
The evening times., 1896-02-12
.LlTE NEWS FROM TEXAS
Government Authorities Hold a
Conference Of War.
FITz VISITED BY AHUMADA

Was Not ON Soil Under His Juris-
Diction-GIori and Walcott Get Into
Trouble-liumured That Dixon Had
Been Doped.
The evening times., 1896-02-12

Kentucky poolroom keepers do not in
tend to tamely give up their business be-
cause of the passage OF any anti-pooiroom
legislation. They will carry the matter
into the courts and make hard fight.
The evening times., 1896-02-12

Major S. T. Dickinson has purchased
the very promising three-year-old filly,
Serena. by Cyclone, sire OF Gillette. 2:11 IL,
and Cocoon. 2:Io. etc. Mr.. Dickinson will
drive her to pole with Cocoon.
The evening times., 1896-02-12

The st. Louis Jockey Club authorities
are considering proposition to withdraw
from the Turf Congress. The club ma gnates
believe themselves strong enough TO 60 1t
alone. without the Congress
The evening times., 1896-02-12
PLACE STILL IN DOUBT
Stuart Has Not Yet Disclosed
the Seat of War.
JULIAN MAKES TROUBLE

Says Fitz VIII Not Appear Unless He
Gets $4,000 From the Kaleidoscope
COmpmny-GOv. Hughes OF Arizona
GrdersSiX Compa niesto BE in Readi-
ness to Move at Moment Notice.
The evening times., 1896-02-12

As result OF the action of ]. E. Pep
per in the matter Of the boycott of the
st. Louis Jockey Club. that association has
refused Mr.. Peppers entries to its races.
The evening times., 1896-02-12

BUY A VOTE IN A YEARS
supply of Butter. Mrs. LUCK's booth.
Hebrew Fairs
The evening times., 1896-02-12

j. E. Thayer Of Lexington. KY, who
brought out B. W. Fords crack stallion,
Trevillian, 2:08 Ii, will race this horse
again after a short season in the stud.
The evening times., 1896-02-12

Caywood has won thirty four races al
New Orleans.
The evening times., 1896-02-12
y UNDERWEAR
y ITEMS.
9cquality Jersey Ribbed
Vests, high neck d long
sleeves lie

49cquality Jersey Ribbed
Vests, fleece lineG, with
high neCkS and long
sleeves SIC
The evening times., 1896-02-12

A number OF youngsters by Major Domo
Ill be sold in New York this year.
The evening times., 1896-02-12

Starter Pettingill has signed n contract
handle the flag at the Oakley meeting.
The evening times., 1896-02-12

Dick Purycar's Francesca is proving
very serviCcablc race mare.
The evening times., 1896-02-12

Miss Fairfax. sister to Miss Ford. re-
ntly dropped bay colt TO Major Dono.
The evening times., 1896-02-12

HaZlet has grown and spread out in,
a grand looking three -year-oid.
The evening times., 1896-02-12

Walter has wintered wei and shoulc
do good work.
The evening times., 1896-02-12

Odd sizes in Ladies' 2-3
Wool Pants in white and
natural-regular 9Scvalue,
at NC
The evening times., 1896-02-12

They are talking OF Il new driving
at OIL City, Pa.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1896-05-26
TWO CONSTITUTIONS.

Professor Bryce, than whom there is
no greater authority upon eonstitu-
tionaI law. has been Analysing the con-
situations of the two South African Re
publics in the pages of the Fort
nightly"
The constitution of the Orange River
Republic is a short document; that of
the Transyaal is long and not nearly so
clear.
What chiefly interests one who
knows the conditions and ways in these
islands is to contrast these constitu-
tons with our OWL In some measure
they are like ours, as in the case Of
members of the Cabinet, or what Of
hcers are tantamount to that, not hav-
ing vote in either House On the 9th
er hand the President has the right to
address the House on all questions.
personally, and it is by their own eIo-
quenee on the floor Of the Legislative
assembly that the Presidents Of the two
republics have been able 10 WELD the
immense influence that they do. This
is entirely different from the American
system, upon which our own is mod
eled. Whether such q feature is an
is question But the South
African President has no right of veto
and in this direction has far less power
than President Dole.
The church question is another inter-
esting featnve in these constitutions.
In each there Is State church recog-
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1896-05-26

Il has been difficult 70 get details OF
that meeting between the representa-
ives Of Pink Pills for Paai People, Cow
-Bzlssm. Ms Lila Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound. Preachers Kastoria,
Dots Sassypsrilla. Pain Point and
other valuable and little known rene
dies. but enough Is known to make il
safe 10 assert that a motion TO adver-
tise more than ever was unanimously
carried. it being the impression that a
judicious use OF the papers viii drive
out ali The doctors
The doctors have frequently called at
eention TO the large percentage Of .-un-
attended IN the mortuary reports. It
looks as if the percentage Of '-unat-
tended" might increase now. Perhaps
people viii Be scared by the charges
and won't call the doctors, and so the
death rate viii be materially lowered
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1896-05-26

Tie d5arh Of a little Portuguese boy
f-or drowning On Saturday last calls
attention 70 one fact With so many
barhers as there are among the chill
drsn Of the schools. in 50 hot a climate
accidents are bound 70 happen II
would therefore b s wise thing 70 in
s--rcr children in the schools as 70
whar should be done in eaSfs Of those
suu-ossd 20 De drowned \ few simple
general rules could b. given and under
stood BY quite young children Or
oourse. when classes reach the point OF
Studying physiology they can ind these
things IN their books. but such simple
matters can be taught long before the
physiology class Is reached From what
can b learned. prompt restorative act
ion might have saved the life Of the lit
tie Portuguese boy.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1896-05-26
KATE FIELD.

tS MEMoRIANl
A voice through the whispering trees,
Hear it.
A voice Ger the murmuring seas,
Fear it,
What message bears this voice afar,
Fair Islands of the Western Star?
1t bears the message, DUTY done,'
Mid lava beds and tropic sun,
Il tells of triumphs nobly won.
A LIES work ended
How, spite of woman's feeble frame,
Kate Field has surely left a name
Upon the mighty scroll of fame,
With honor blended.
To raise US to loftier height,
To bring US to the purer light,
The weak to aid, the wrong 10 right,
She'd ever striyen
But death has made her cease her quest
For truth. God grant that she may rest
Amid the mansions of the blest
For aye in HeavenI
This message send TO lands afar,
Fair Islands of the Western Star,
A voice through the whispering trees,
FAREWELL,
A voice Ger the murmuring seas,
Life's knell,
ALATAU T. ATKINSON.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1896-05-26
MORE COPIES OF REPORTS.

IL is a pertinent question for some
legislator TO ask, why such a small
number of the departmental reports
have been supplied for public use. Ii
there is one thing that should be scat
tered broadcast throughout this eoun-
Try, as well as the United States, it il
the biennial reports Of the various de-
partments. The report Of the Board OF
Education has already run out and the
Government has to 90 10 the expense
Of having another lot printed. There
certainly cannot be too many copies OF
this report and those Of other depart
ments distributed among the people
Furthermore, every member Of the
United States Congress ought TO be sup
piled with copies Of every report pub
lished for the Legislature Possibly
some Of the documents would be con-
signed 10 an occasional Congressional
wastebasket, but the officials OF this
country would be in a position to state
that if the Congressman don't know the
condition of our affairs it is their own
fault In practieing economy in this
feature of national expense the Govern
ment is displaying false economy.
So long as the facts concerning Ha-
waii are CLEANED from meagre news
paper reports we may expect some Of
the United States officials TO look upon
Hawaii as a bowling wilderness. Pos
sibly more reports have been printed
than has been the previous custom. but
even in that case the number is stiIl too
small. The cost of printing twice the
number now in circulation would be
mere bagatelle. 1t is the first copies
that cost money, and three or four hun
dred can be added without any appreci-
able drain upon the public purse. There
is nothing gained by being parsimoni-
Gus in dealing out information that is
authentic and the kind Of information
that is wanted by men studying the an
nexation problem The Government
should not wait for requests for infor-
nation; it should be placed where it
will be on hand at any and all times.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1896-05-26
Circuit Court.

Bishop Willis has filed his final
account as guardian of Minnie
Hardy nee Bolster) and has been
discharged by Judge Carter.
An execution has been issued
against E. W. Palau for $2S.45, in
suit brought by ]. NJ. Monsarrat.
Benson, Smith & Co. have APP
pealed from the decision of the
lower court giving judgment for
sl5.s3 in suit against Eyton-
Walker for S64.17.
George Washington Smith has
applied for letters of administra-
ton on the estate of his late wife,
Addie \. Smith, valued at 3d.
600. Hearing set for June 26th.
Judge Carter has signed decree
of foreclosure and sale of proper
~ of estate of Walter Murray
Gibson. p. G. Jones is commits
sioner of sale under $4,000 bond.
An amendment TO decree has
been fled by plaintiffs to include
certain lands omitted from orig
inal decree.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1896-05-26

nized. viz, the Dutch Reformed
Church. But in the Transvaal repub-
lie the constitution is very strict. II
says that the doctrine of the Dutch Re
formed Church as fixed by the Synod
OF bort in 1918 and 1919 shall be sup
ported by the people. that none who
are not members of that church are eli
gible for election. and that no Roman
Catholic churches nor Protestant
churches save those which teach the doc.
trine of the Heidelberk Catechism shall
be permitted within the republic" This
is religious intolerance with ven-
geance. Though of late the sections
have fallen into desuetude, still no per-
son not a Protestant can be elected to
Office, and the President still must be a
member of the Dutch Reformed
Church. We have built our republic on
the broad and wide line of thorough re-
ligious tolerance. The religion of a
man is no bar to his occupying any
public Office.
Another point besides inequality in
religion is the inequality of color. No
one, in these so-ealled Republics of the
South. whose father or mother belonged
TO any native race, up to and including
the fourth generation, can obtain any
civil rights or hold land" This seems
a most Ubiquitous provision. 1t has not
fallen into desuetude. as part OF the re-
ligious sections have. but is rigidly en-
forced, so that man having but one
sixteenth part Of dark blood in his
veins can own no land or have any
civic rights.
There may be things to say against
our constitution, but the trainers GER
tainly had the ideas of tolerance and
liberality in their minds when they
framed il 1t is well sometimes TO see
what laws others live under in order
TO enable US to better appreciate those
We live under ourselves.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1896-05-26

We learn from the Secretary Of the
Chinese Bureau thai owing 10 the
Registration Act the applications for
certificates Of fling bonds. whereby
Chinese were enabled 70 come TO the
Hawaiian Islands for q six months resi-
6euce. have entirely ceased This would
prove that these parties have been re-
turning others IN place Of those ar
irving. which. OF course, is finally stop
ped By the registration, it being mpos-
sible 70 obtain a passport unless the
applicant produces his certificate Of
registration This VIII bring the sec
ton Of the ACT restricting Chinese i'm
migration pertaining 10 merchants and
travellers 70 its legitimate use There
are probably 20 Of these certificates Of
fling bonds in China. but some OF the
sursiss have written OF 70 friends not
20 come owing 10 the new law.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1896-05-26
TEMPERANCE AND WINE.

The beautiful inconsistency in boom
ing Minister Damon's wine bill as at
once a measure to promote temperance
and benefit the California wine dealers
is brought out in the report Of the
Committee on Commerce presented to
the Senate on Friday. To carry out
the temperance features OF the bill-if
there are any-it should, as Senator
Baldwin suggests, an increase in the i'm
port duty on wines from Is TO p per
cent alcoholic strength. Yet if Senator
Baldwin, idea is carried out the country
will be open TO the accusation Of in
ereasing import duties on wines, there
by showing its ingratitude for the bene-
fits Of the Reciprocity treaty.
The tariff measure introduced from
the Executive has put the country be-
tween the devil and the deep sea- II
the bill is killed it will furnish a han
die for the calamity howlers in Cali
fornia, and if passed as a temperance
measure" the temperance advocates
ought 10 be ashamed of il 1t is said
that politics makes queer bedfellows,
and certainly this bill creates a queer
combination when it mixes up temper
anee with the wine business. The law
might well be passed provided it is
amended so that the exemption from
duty will take effect two years-instead
of one-from the date the bill becomes
a law. By that time the next Legisla-
ture viii be in session and sufficient
time will have elapsed for the members
TO have considered a general tariff law
that will contain fewer incongruities
than this scheme
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1896-05-26

Now that the loan bill has reached
the House, the members are seriously
considering the ACCESSIBILITY of making
the bonds redeemable after five
years. Thus is the heart Of the fu-
ture bondhoIder made glad. The bill
as passed by the Senate provides that
the bonds may be redeemed at any time
by the payment Of a five per cent. pre-
MUM This clause was inserted so that
the Government would be in a position
to refund its entire Indebtedness. The
House would have favored the refund
ing bill if an opportunity had been
given for an expression Of opinion, and
now il appears 10 be prepared 10 insert
feature in the new loan act that will
at least put over half q million dollars
Of the public loan without the vale Of
possible refunding- II is true that to
take up this loan within five years will
practically increase the interest to
something like seven per cent 1t is
also true that unless the 1896 loan can
be redeemed and again fioated at
lower rate Of interest it viii be al
lowed to run the full term of the bonds.
With the possibilities Of refunding and
annexation in view, this country can
not afford to allow its bonded indebt-
edness to be tied up in long term bonds.