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Evening star., 1896-11-07

L
are they your ssterS?''
Once more they nodded simultaneously
Il have heard that the castle of Schreck-
enstrohm stands hereabouts. Can you tell
me if this be it?'
They gave the same affirmative sign.
Then the one to whom l particularly ad-
dressed my questions she seeming to be
the oldest, turned to her sisters and raised
her eyebrows In a sarcastic manner.
THE Herr Graf Won Schreckenstrohm is
then your happy father. Will you conde-
scend to tell me whether he is at home?'
This time they all shook their heads, and
they were so decided about it that l
thought they would never get through
shaking them. Here was very odd kind
of a reception. l had never had such an
experience before. The expression upon
the faces of these young women was more
than ordinarily intelligent and lively. and
they could answer my questions with moth
ing but mods and shakings of the head.
Perhaps they were trying to have some
amusement out of me. l would be facetious
in my turn.
Are all the people on the island dumb?"
1 asked.
For answer they nodded slowly. They
no longer smiled, and their countenances
took on a tinge of sadness. When l asked
the question l did not suspect that such
was the reality. Their manner now made
me think seriously that l had hit upon the
truth. But l could not wholly believe 1t
yet.
My dear young ladies', do you mean to
affirm, really and truly, that you are all
mute? That none of you can articulate a
word?
They nodded still more sorrowfully than
before; and the oldest one, for whom 1
had begun to have something of liking,
cast her eyes down, and they seemed
to be filled with moisture. 1 had now come
to the experinece which prompted me to
write this story. These were the six dumb
bellies of Castle Schreckenstrobm'' In the
title did not, it is true use exactly this
form of spelling, but it was Intentional; for
how otherwise could l sum up and picture
the chief episode of the narrative without
letting the reader into the secret before 1t
was time to do so?
The two younger maidens who had dis
appeared at my first approach now return
Evening star., 1896-11-07

On the morning of the next day I arose
! betime and made a hasty toilet 1 hurried
| downstairs an search of my hos;esses- l
! found them in The courtyard OF the castle,
| and was pleased to notice that their greet
| ing fully amiable as was Their
| leave-taking the night before. While | was
| standing among them. saying To Them all
| The pretty compliments and agreeable
things 1 could think of, some great. black.
heavy body or object or mass darted out
OF the tops OF the forest opposite us, went
wn!zzinS aEa rafting over our heads, and
disa pI Ieared over the castle before / had
chance 10 what al was.
1 was not surprised at the transit of this
black som, tnlne, nelJner did L wonder at
II, Tor had made up my mind 10 expect
anything after what had already hap
pened. L was, however, taken OF my
guard by the suddeaness of ii, and 1 erred
out:
What is .hat?"
The six damscIs seemed very much
amused the START which L gave and at
my sudden exclamation.
That, wrote solde upon her pad, lis
the trolley car about which 1 told you. Ii
You Wall follow us up into the signal tower
we VIII now show ii 10 you.
They pointed out the tower in question
1t was the one, from the window of winch
came the wire rope which extended across
the river into the forest. The rope itself
was even now vibrating as IL it had been
fcrcibly shaken. L at once the truth
OF the matter. The car about which they
spoke along upon this rope and into
the easement of the signal tower There
was truly nothing TO wonder about in II IS
matter. for it was really very simple
thing, an ordinary mec hanical cont,Ig - nee,
and that was all. / now conjectared
whether the invisible bridge might not de-
velop into some equally everyday affair.
These last reflections came to me while L
was following, best 1 could, the SIX
sylph-like forms of the countesses, who Tad
started upon wild chase race into the
tower and up the staircase. as though each
one was trying 10 get to the top fist.
When 1 at last arrived. very much wihded,
on the uppermost floor, 1 found them all
gathered around a large wicker-work car
or basket about two and half feet in
depth and width and four fee. in length
j. seemed to be filled with all sorts of mer-
cf and se-among which / noticed eatahles
ot many kinds. in quantity enough to have
/ = .. - a s;f:ail grocer's shop, books ard
| siA,-oi!efy. female clothing and finery II
Evening star., 1896-11-07

l looked up at this point. and caught the
maidens smiling at each other and giving
that peculiar downward and upward twist
of the head which s:gnifies-"right she is,
you may depend upon it." 1 now turned to
the last part of the letter, which read as
Evening star., 1896-11-07

four nodded emphatically, then looked
lch other and smiled again
Evening star., 1896-11-07

enstrohm. as 1t swept past the castle, but
TO sounds of life from the building smote
upon my ear. This struck me as rather
singular, and made me more anxious to
reconnoiter the premises. With the we'll
appointed paraphernalia Of my predecessor
I made a careful toilet; for the reason that
what might be considered somewhat Pc
culiar circumstances. and wished to Gre
ate as favorable an impression as possible
upon my first appearance.
When 1 had finished. 1 summoned to my
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-12
MAKE CERTAIN.
porters.

The question of the closer polit-
ical union" of Hawaii and the United
States is very likely to be settled one
way or another within the next six
months. Perhaps the next disposition
of the issue may have no more of final
ity than the verdict of 1893 Then the
Republic will continue. But its diff
culties will increase. It will have 10
contend with matters that would be
the confounding of any other admins
tration. The Republic is supreme and
solid and permanent with its constitu-
ton including the annexation para
graph. Every argument against an
alliance with the United States has
been met and shattered. That certain
people will cling to forlorn hopes for
the future is only human. They should
cast away sentiment or prejudice or
mistaken ideas. Then they must real
ize that "closer political union" means
the death knell of local differences,
means a solution of the immigration
problem, cable and security and GER
tainty in all lines for all time. After
passing through the crisis which has
just been met in the United States
that country is to become more than
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-12

ever The model nation. True enough
She faces Serious situations. But it is
as strong men must meet heavy tasks.
The Star is informed on sufficient
authority that Italians have reduced
the wages in California mines from 81
and SIS a day 10 50 and that in the Sac
ramento valley Japanese work in the
vineyards and orchards at So a month
and take their living from this SUN
besides. That labor-free--is better
for Hawaii's chief industry than any
now available. California and the
United States will be able to adjust
such a situation as this. The Chinese
problem was solved. Questions that
are a national worry and threat in Ha-
waii are but passing incidents in the
United States.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-12

1t is pleasing and encouraging to the
Honolulu Christian community to
have words of commentator and
praise fall from the lips of so notable
a parsonage as the Hon. John w. Fos-
ter. He recognizes the noble purpose
of ceaseless and untiring effort and is
ready to render due credit, to proffer
cheer to those who have so often met
with discouragements and who have
so often been jeered at and slandered
by the lowminded. Mr.. Foster is
thanked from the bottom of many and
many a heart for his kindly and gen
erous expression. He may rest assured
that with the work on hand there will
be no neglect or Sinking and that
his advice as to foreign missions does
not fall upon barren ground.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-12
DlMoNDIS

Much of the solid silver
ware used in Honolulu is
bought in San Francisco by
people visiting there because
it is cheaper.
Twenty-Five per cent duty
is a great deal too much to
pay and it tempts people to
make purchases while they
are where they may buy it
cheaper. There is nothing
criminal in : the transaction,
just a bit Impractical econ
omy. There would have been
no necessity for these buyers
to 90 abroad, if dealers were
willing to divide with their
customers. The profit is large
enough on solid ware to cut
off the twenty-five per cent.
and sell it at a margin salts
factory to every one. People
do not buy when they are
abroad because they can get
better goods, but because
they can get it cheaper.
The selections made by us
are from three Of the largest
factories in theSStates. We
buy for cash and get the ar
ticles cheap and will sell them
at twenty-five per cent, or
exactly the same as is charged
in San Francisco.
We have chlld's sets at 1913
and full tea sets for a great
deal more; the quality has
never been surpassed in this
country and the prices have
never been equalled.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-12
SUGAR FROM JAVA.

The Norwegian steamer Tyr arrived
at Vancouver a few weeks ago direct
from Java with a cargo of sugar for
the British Columbia Refinery at that
point. The steamer is under engage
ment for Wheat loading at Tacoma for
Calcutta, India. This is the first cargo
of sugar to be received by the British
Columbia Refinery in some time. 1t
imports all it's sugar from Java. In
former years two cargoes were lost on
the passage out. This necessitated
the obtainment of supplies from near
by sources, and several consignments
of Hawaiian were sent up from San
Francisco.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-12

Wanted-A Cable. That's the sim
pie statement of the momentous ques-
ton at hand. The people, certain of
the judgment, the discernment, the
ability and knowledge of the admin
ADMINISTRATION leaders, will depend upon
them to make the very best bargain
possible. 1t cannot be that they fail
to feel and deeply realize the grave
responsibility upon their shoulders.
They have individual as well as body
polite interest and one false step
would prove most regrettable. 1t is
not to be believed that the men who
have shaped the destinies of this ma
ton four years are to act hastily or
blindly. They probably know what
they are doing and should not oe
hampered by irresponsible interfer-
ence
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-12
THE GOODWIN COMPANY
"a GILDED FOOL" GIVEN IN THE
NEW OPERA HOUSE.
Lively Story Superbly Acted-The
Elliott and the Wee Elliott.

On a notice of six hours the New
ly filled last evening for the produce
ton of Mr.. Nat c. Goodwin's comedy
by his own company, en- route to the
United States from Australia. The
piece is a rafting good story of Amer
lean love and life. Mr.. Goodwin was
a man who had suddenly become rich
and who courted and won Maxine FL
lott as the daughter of broker. The
Brokers' partner was the william and
his head clerk the captor of Juliette
Elliott, neice of the head of the house.
There was a detective and the wife of
the broker. Mr. Goodwin, who is cas-
lily the best comedian of the day in.
the instant of his appearance. He
seemed to be striving to please last
night and could not but have been
satisfied with the cordially of the
audience. Mr.. Goodwin is the invent
or of the dash of pathos to go with
comedy and used it last night most
effectively. There was some by-play
in his work in the "Gilded Fool" that
perhaps large portion of those pres
ent missed. He wilted a collar in a
minute in the first act and threw the
stately Maxine into laughter later by
remarking in the lowest of asides: "If
you miss me, look in my shoes. I'm
melting away" The male support of
Mr. Goodwin was excellent. Some of
the very strongest scenes were in the
hands of the men and some of the
most amusing situations were made
by that contingent.
Maxine Elliott is beautiful woman.
But she is not a great actress by a
long shot. She is of striking figure,
but there is lacking a subtle element
of grace and at times her reading is
quite fiat. However, here face is her
fortune and her smile equal to the
most finished acting. The wee Elliott,
sister of the beauty is decidedly fetch
ing and quite charmed all.
Honolulu was very fortunate in Sc
curing this great treat through the
concession of Mr.. Marx, of the Fraw-
ley company business end. The house
was almost $1,000.
The theater will be dark now until
the Frawley company opens its en-
gagement, for which tickets are on
sale at Hobron's.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-12

OF course there is cush a thing us
the Executive Council being too Sc
cretive and exclusive in its delibera-
tions for its own good. If it makes
such error it will suffer for the I'M
wise caution. But The Star feels
strongly that it must sustain the Cab
met when it declines to grant it's full
confidence to every Tom, Dick and
Harry. 1t can no more afford to do
this than can the holders of any great
trust Blabbing and bruiting of State
matters is hideously absurd. That's
what it amounts to when delicate mat
tiers are furnished for public chewing
at untimely stages. No successful Gov
eminent does business that way. The
Executive Councils strength is in its
friendships gained by conservative and
effective action. Once the Cabinet be-
comes a gossip firm it will fall very
much in the estimation of its real sup
pOrters.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-12

How good of Goodwin to play here,
The event will be long remembered.
He furnished enough of good humor
to last the community month. Mr..
Goodwin may have a future of lights
and shadows in store. Now, if the
dark passages ever prevail he may
here will help him. 1t was a rare
privilege at this outpost to have an
evening of such an actor as Mr.. Good
win.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-12
@imeRy @o7oicS'
Wertheim
High Arm
Triplex
Sewing
Machine g
NOVEMBER 5, 1895.

Have this advantage over
other sewing machines now on
the market in that it sews
three entirely different stitches,
the Lock Stitch, Chain Stitch,
and Embroidery Stitch, con-
sequently, it does the work Of
three machines. 1t can make
a perfect darn Stitch in linen as
we'll as wooden materials and
underwear by means OF its far
reaching Chain Stitch. The
Embroidery and Chain Stitch
are too we'll known to require
going into details.
The cases of these machines
are made of Polished Walnut,
beautifully inlaid, and come in
One Drawer and Six Drawer
varieties, with Ornamental
Nickel Drop Handles and Ex-
tension Table.
We have only a few more in
stock and will close them out
at greatly reduced prices. The
machine requires but little
energy on the part of the
operator.
AS the instructions are so
plain and at the same time so
simply told, it is impossible to
go wrong in the manipulation
Of these machines.
THE HAWAIIAN HARD
WARE COMPANY.
FORT ST., Opp. Spreckel's Bank
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-12
HONOLULU, July goth, 1895.

MEssRs. w. G.. IRWIN & Co., LTD.
GENTLEMEN:-In reply to your in
quiry as to how the Ideal Roof Paint
you sold me lasted; would say that 1
painted the roof of my house 10 months
ago with your Red Ideal Roof Paint,
and l find it is as fresh and bright in ap-
pearance today as when first applied;
looking as well as others lately painted
with other paints. am more than
satisfied.
7 ~ DOTIJyMETT
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-12
]. G. ROTHWELL.

Have you leaky gutter? If you
have. make it perfectly clean and dry,
apply good coat of No. P. and b.
Paint over the leaky spots; then take
piece of stout Manila paper, or a piece
of common cotton cloth, paint it well on
both sides; lay it over the first coat, CIV
ing the whole a final coat, and there
will be no more leak there Or if the
whole gutter is bad, make it clean and
dry, and apply paste of P. RIB. Paint
and Portland Cement.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-12
Sole Agents for the Hawaiiam Islands

The building papers are l, 2, 8, and
ply. They come in rolls, each roll con-
tanning 1000 square feet. They are
water proof, acid and alkali proof and
vermin proof. A house lined with build
ing paper is far cooler than one that. is
not. There is also cheaper grade of
paper adapted for use under mating
keeping out insects.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-12
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1896.

There is always hope ahead. The
file of American papers after the set
due on Monday will contain something
besides politics.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-12
!" May the
Best Man Win"

That what say of Political Candidates. and that's what
you ought to say of shoe dealers LET
The best shoe the who sells the best shoes at
the most reasonable pceshe who takes the most pains
to fit you properythe who rights wrongs the most
cheerfuly May the best win-and let us hope you'll
buy your shoes from him.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-12

Advertising Rates made known on APP
plication at the Business Office.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-12

TAKE TINE BY THE FORELOCK.
Now is the time to lay in a stock.
Half dollar spent at Kerr's is as good
as six bits spent at any other store.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-12

WEEKLY SUBSCRIPTION RATES.:
Local Subscribers, Per Annum. $500
Foreign Subscribers, $500
Strictly in Advance.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-12

Washington once threw dollar
across the broad Potomac. We will
try to make your dollar go farther if
you use these columns to boom your
business.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-12

now offer our customers
Glen Una Prunes,
which are without exception
the most delicious that have
ever been sold here. French
Olives, Spanish Olives, Pure
Jamaica Ginger lin powder),
an excellent thing for use in
any part Of the house, Cham
or Mushrooms, Capt.
Whites Oriental Pickles,
West Indian Pickles, and
Capt. Whites Curry Paste
and Powder, Russian Caviarre,
a delicious relish for sand
wiches, G. & B. Kippered
Herring, and Genuine French
Mustard, and @. & B. Pre-
pared Mustard.
Mushroom Catsup, Walnut
Catsup, and genuine York
shire Relish. Raspberry Vine
gar and Citrate Of Magnesia.
These goods are all fresh
and are guaranteed to be first
quality. Orders by telephone
promptly filed. Wagons go
anywhere at any time.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-12
SATURDAY, NOV. IA, 1896

y L IL vi. OE OAlD DAl
The following property, being a por-
ton of Royal Patent No. 1884, COM
mencing at the north corner of this
lot on lower side of King Street at
junction of wooden fence and coral
wall and running:
1 S. 81 degrees minutes E., true
117.5 feet along King Street along
fence to an iron pin at the north angle
of gate post on northwest side of
driveway.
2. S. 81 degrees OOminutes West,
true 1872 feet along A. F. Cooke lot
along northwest side of driveway to
an iron pin.
3. n. 60 degrees % minutes w., true
101 feet along A. F. Cooke lot to an
iron pin at fence: thence
4. n. 81 degrees 10 minutes E., true
2S feet along Chamberlain lot along
fence to an angle of same.
s. n. 60 degrees 40 minutes w., true
14.5 feet along same along fence.
6. n. 20 degrees % minutes E., true
1873 feet along same along northwest
face of old coral building on the
Cooke Homestead and along fence to
initial point.
AREA, 33.1OO ACRE.
Also buildings thereon.
Terms, cash in U. S. Gold Coin.
Deed at expense of the purchaser.
For further particulars apply to c..
NJ. or A. F. Cooke.
j. H. Morgan.
AUCTIONEER.
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WwN@,>><>Q~.
Won HOLT BLOCK.
j. T. WaterhouSe.
Groceries

are almost as
much a staff Of life as meat,
and like meat they are the
better for being fresh. We
are buying goods all the time,
consequently we never have
an old stock. Our business has
increased wonderfully since
this fact became known. We
now offer our customers
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-12
Auction Sale of
VALUABLE HOUSE LOT
On King Street, opposite Kaw-
aiahaO Seminary.

I am directed by Charles NJ. Cooke,
Executor of the Estate of Juliette NJ.
Cooke, deceased, acting under instruc-
tions given in the will of said Juliette
NJ. Cooke, to sell at Public Auction at
my salesroom in the City of Honolulu,
Island of Oahu, on
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The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-01-18
Served the Kanuck Right.

A true exhibition of patriotism
was shown on one of our streets on
North side yesterday. 1t seems
that there were a number of men
discussing the prospects of war be-
tween the United States and Great
Britain, on a street corner. Among
the number was one of Canadian
birth who claimed that his native
country could swallow Uncle Sam
in no time, with the aid of England
and ridiculed the idea of our people
having any show. In the group
surrounding the speaker stood
tall and ungainly son of Sweden
who evidently was not very famil
lar with the language of this
country. Slowly his blood began
to boil at the words of the Cana
dian. Suddenly he pulled of his
coat, and saying, "You tank Canada
can lick United States, you be d
fool, an bane show you how we
fix 'em." Then he landed a two
hundred pound blow on the Cana
dams right jaw and sent him reel
ing headlong across the sidewalk
The Swede asked, Have you got
enough?" and upon the Kanuck's
assuring him that he had he moved
along up the street about his own
affairs as though nothing had
occurred. This little scene fully
illustrates the manner in which
Uncle Sans adopted sons would in
case of necessity defend it's honor.
Eau Claire Free Press.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-01-18
1T is IMPORTANT
That the Blood be Pure for One to be
Free from scrofula.
FOUNDER

free from ScrOtula.
Scrofula is eradicated and all
kindred diseases cured by Hoods
Sarsaparilla, which by its vitaliz-
ing, enriching and alternative
effects, positively makes pure blood.
No disease is more common among
the people than scrofula. Handed
down from generation to generation
it is found in nearly every family
in one form or another. 1t may
make its appearance in dreadful
running sores, in unsightly swell
ings in the neck or goitre, or in
eruptions of varied forms. Attack
ing the mucous membrane it may
be known as catarrh in the head,
or developing in the lungs it may
be, and often is, the prime cause of
consumption.
In whatever form scrofula may
manifest itself Hoods Sarsaparilla
is its inveterate foe and conqueror.
The medicine has such powerful
and vitalizing effects upon the
blood that every trace of impurity
is expelled and the blood is made
rich, pure and healthy.
Many of the cures accomplished
by Hoods Sarsaparilla have been
nothing less than wonderful. Cases
which were considered absolutely
hopeless have been cured by it and
the people today live and enjoy
good health, thanks to Hoods
Sarsaparilla.
If you suffer from any form OF
scrofula or any other affection
cuused by impure blood you should
certainly take Hoods Sarsaparilla
Remember, Hoods Sarsaparilla
! Cures.