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The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-04-24

From all that can be learned, the
opium license is not dead-but sleeping
The advocates of the measure are play
ing a waiting game, and are said to
be ready TO force the fight at the lat
ter part of the session. If this is true
if ii can be possible that any of our
LEGISLATORS are foolish enough to at
tempt to force this measure upon the
people at this time, it behooves the
people of the country, and Honolulu in
particular, TO keep their weather eye
open and be ready to give the measure
death-dealing blows when it does come
ND. With over half the time allotted to
the Legislature elapsed, with only one
appropriation bill anywhere near COM
pleted, with the Internal Tax bill and
the Funding and Loan bills'still under
consideration, it seems unreasonable
that any one of our lawmakers should
ask the Legislature to waste the re-
naming valuable time on the consid-
Grafton of such questionable measure
as the opium bill. To renew the opium
discussion means stirring up strife at
a time when all the sensible political
power of the country should be conferred
in measures vital to the industrial
progress of the country. Let the opium
bill continue its slumbers.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-04-24

questions under the personal property
tax are numerous In tax assessment
list before us there are fifty-six items,
and that surely IS inquisitorial enough
Another argument is that it is diff
cult to assess an income tax fairly; but
it is far more difficult to assess personal
property fairly. The fact is, it is an
easy tax to assess, and in Japan, where
the argument was made, on its institu-
ton, that it would be hard tax to col
lect, it has been found the easiest tax
to collect.
These are general principles. When
Mr.. Winston's bill comes up it will be
given most careful consideration. /
matter so radical as change in the
taxation system is one that the public
should thoroughly understand.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-04-24
INCOME TAX.

We find on inquiry that Representa-
tive Winston's bill for taxing incomes
is no hasty production, but that the
Representative has been at work upon
it since the special session. We have
not yet had an opportunity of seeing
the bill, but from what we can gather
it is well thought out piece of legis-
lation, and is in such shape that it can
be easily dealt with during this session
There can be no doubt that the CEN
trail and variable tax in proper system
of taxation ought to be an income tax.
A high authority says: This tax should
vary from year to year according to the
needs of the Government, and its rate
should be calculated after the revenues
from other sources have been estimat-
ed" With us the variation should oc-
cur every two years, if we are to have
a variation. In Japan from the outset
there has been no variation. The in
come tax there is levied as follows:
Incomes of $500, free.
Over $500 to $1,000, l per cent.
Over 81, 900 to $4,000, ~ per cent.
Over $4,000 to $4,000, per cent.
Above $4,000, per cent.
The advantages of an income tax are
very obvious. 1t is by far the fairest
tax as yet devised. A man who owns an
unproductive property has not to pay
on the unproductive value. In seasons
of depression an income tax does not
bear heavily upon the business man;
but In seasons of prosperity, when he
can well afford to pay, it asks largely.
In another way it is much more fair
tnan license tax. The latter makes it
hard for man to begin his profession.
To ask that all lawyers should pay the
same license fee is manifestly unjust:
To the young man struggling to gain
foothold fifty dollars is a serious bur-
den, wnlle to the man making his s1O.-
OoO year. or more it is a mere baga-
telle. Licenses are a burden to the
poor man and no burden whatever to
the rich. The income tax, however.
places the burden upon the shoulders
ready and fit to bear it, while it eases
the load of the poor and weak.
The argument made against it is that
It is inquisitorial. But what tax is not
Is not the property tax inquisitorial?
The income tax asks but one question
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-04-24

The State conventions for the election
of delegates to the National Republican
Presidential convention continue to
give returns satisfactory to the sup
porters of William Mckinley. Thomas
B. Reed is picking up delegates here
and there, but he has shown serious
weakness in being unable to go to the
convention with a solid New England
delegation behind him. New Hampshire
was the first to jump the traces, and
now Rhode Island comes into the doubt
full. list. Ever since the New Hampshire
delegates were elected, Senator Chand-
Ter has been busy trying to explain
that indorsing both Mckinley and
Reed means no harm to the New Eng
land candidate; but politicians are quick
TO note that the man from Maine is
weak in the States where he is best
known. Mckinley, throughout his prl-
yate and public career, has shown HIM
self a man OF unquestionable personal
integrity, and always true TO the Am
erican principles of his party. The COM
mon people have found him politician
who can be trusted.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-04-24

Senator McCandless' motion to ta1
absentee estate owners was lost by the
casting vote of the Acting President OF
the Senate. We are informed, how
ever. that of those who voted against
the measure were several Senators who
were really in favor of the measure,
but that they wished the matter to be
brought up and thoroughly discussed
in the lower house. We have not heard
the last of the absentee business by any
means
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-04-24

By giving its sanction to the action
of the House of Representatives IN
dropping the appropriation for gen
eral appraiser, the Senate has simply
fallen into line with narrow, cheese
pairing policy that puts damper upon
a businesslike progress in one OF the
most important departments of the
Government. AS the item has been
given its quietus for the present period,
the business community must now take
the consequences of inactivity. We can
only offer the suggestion that before
many years have rolled by, our business
men and legislators will wake up only
10 wall over what might have BEEN"
The responsibility for the mistake will
rest solely upon their own poor Judg-
ment
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-04-24
ABYsINNIA.

Abyssinia is not very well known
country. A few words upon it may not
come amiss in view of the fact that the
Italian military operations are being
directed against King Menelek. The
name of the country is derived from the
Arabic word 'Habesch," meaning mix
ed. The population is mixture of
Soudanese, Negro and Egyptian fellah-
ern. The country has been Christian
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-04-24
FOR THE VOLCANO.
Number of People Leave Today
for Overflow.


A number of tourists and citi-
zens will leave today for the vol
cano, via Hilo, and it is probable
that when steamer in the Inter
Island Company's fleet leaves for
Kona and Kau many more will
leave for the lava flow.
The press will be represented
by Daniel Logan of the Bulletin,
who takes his first vacation in six
years, and representative of the
Advertiser. The latter will take
with him a photograph camera
and the shots will afterward be
reproduced in this paper, togeth-
er with exhaustive descriptions
and scientific articles.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-04-24

If history is repeated by President
Cleveland offering to act as a mediator
between Spain and her Cuban colony,
history will also be repeated by the me-
diation amounting to nothing so far as
the increased liberty of the Cubans is
concerned. Spain once promised to ex-
ercise greater leniency toward the Gu
bans. and. that promise has proved en-
tirely worthless. The Cubans ought to
have learned, if President Cleveland
has not. that they will always suffer
oppression so long as they bear the
Spanish monarchial yoke. Absolute in
dependence is the only thing that Will
settle Cuban woes, and the patriots will
probably fight until they get II.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-04-24

Section VII. contains further penal
ties. Section VIII. adds 10 per cent. to
delinquent taxes and 1 per cent. a
month upon the tax until paid. Section
TX. provides for appeals as under the
Act relating to internal taxes. The re-
naming sections need no notice.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-04-24

When Greek meets Greek the chances
for success are even. The Olympian
games being held at Athens have proved
that when Yankee meets Greek it's
case of dead open and shut"
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-04-24
SITUATION DEMANDS ACTION

Our correspondent, Bondholder, is
rather of sarcastic turn of mind and
lays his lance in rest and gallops gaily
to the fitting. The ''reducio ad absurd
UNI" is certainly reached when he
shows that by borrowing at high rate
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-04-24

since A.. d. $40, but upon the founda-
ton Of Christianity there are Jewish
customs engrafted.
The most prominent of the Abyssini-
an monarchs Of this century was Kasa,
who having in 1856 conquered the ma
jor part of the Soudan, styled himself
Emperor Theodorus. In 1866 he seized
and imprisoned the British Consul and
some Scotch missionaries. An expe-
dition was sent against him under Sir
George Napier. He, with $4,000 troops,
marched to the capital, Magdala, and
defeated Theodorus, who committed
suicide in his fort in 1868. HIS, son was
taken to England and brought up there.
Sir George Napier obtained a peerage
and was created Lord Napier of Mag
dala.
The internal troubles of Abyssinia. re-
sulting from the death of Theodorus
led the Viceroy of Egypt to send an ex-
petition into the Soudan, which result
ed in the annexation of Northern Abys-
sinia to Egypt. In 1872 Prince Kassai
of Tigre, province of Abyssinia, be-
came Emperor or Negus, with the name
of Johannes. He ruled successfully, de-
feating the Egyptian forces.
In 1885, after the campaign Of Gen
eral Wolseley, the Italians occupied
Massowah, which Johannes claimed to
be a part of his territory. One of his
generals defeated the Italians, but be-
fore the campaign could be concluded
the Mahdi had invaded his dominions
and he had to turn his attention to that
threatening war cloud. He was defeat
ed and killed at the battle of Mitemneh,
March 9, 1889. His nephew, who sue
ceeded him, was dethroned by the pres
ent King, Menelek. The latter ac-
knowledged at that time the suzer-
ainty of the. Italians. Now a quarrel
has broken out between the Italians and
himself.
The situation seems somewhat SINH
lar to the position of affairs in 1889.
The jehad, or holy war, preached by the
Dervishes, will act against Abyssinia
as it does against Egypt, and the pres
sure from the West will probably force
Menelek to make terms with the Itali-
ans in order to give him free hand
against the Mahdist forces.
Under the date of April IA we learn
that the prisoners whom Menelek
abandoned were frightfully mutilated.
Each prisoner had his legs amputated
just>above the knees, and in some cases
still worse barbarities were perpetrated.
On account of their mutilations the men
are unwilling to return to Italy. This
is rather severe comment upon Abys-
sinian Christian civilization. The fact
is, the Abyssinians are a set of bar
barians, with the very slightest veneer
wi oh
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-04-24

mat trouble. Today I feel as well IS ever in
my life. and as young a. boy. although I an
u my e1st year. cannot express the gratitude
p. YOUNG, otsdawa. Otsego Co., New York.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-04-24

Hoods Pills cure Constipation by restop.
hs the peristaltic action OF tho alimentary canal
HOBRON DRUG COMPANY.
Wholesale Agents.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-25

from Colfax arrived with it's dele
cation and a line OF march was
formed on Fifth street and Grand
avenue. They marched to the
East Side, thence back on Walnut
street to Seventh street then to
Athletic Park, where the exer-
cises and grand dinner, consist
ing OF four roast pigs, one mutton,
and quarter of beet, with other
we'll cooked victuals satisfied the
appetites OF all who came. The
parade was led by Mr. S. Mash,
marshal of the day; next was the
X. p. band, the carriage contain
ing Mayor MacVicar. speaker Of
the day Attorney Geo. Ill. Wood
son, VIM. Frazier and Thad Ruff.
The Morton Mckinley League
drum corps, dressed in zouave cos
tune (red, white and blue) closed
up the rear. After dinner Mr..
Frazer, master of ceremonies, in
troduced Mayor Mac lear who, IN
few eloquent and patriotic words
welcomed the visitors to our city.
He spoke OF the race progress and
was glad to see it. Miss Jennctte
Wood read the proclamation Of
emancipation to the satisfaction OF
all and a credit to herself. Then
Mr.. Woodson Of Muchikinock was
introduced as the speaker of the
day. His subject was the "Eman-
cipated Man" He delivered a
good speech and it was well re-
ceived. Mr.. Woodson is a valua-
bic addition to Iowa, having been
in the state about nine months, a
graduate from the college course
at Howard University, Washing
ton, D. g., and admitted to the
Iowa bar last spring. After these
exercises racing, games, etc. took
place. The bicycle race was easily
won by Ed Wright Of Marshall
town. The ball game between the
Des Moines Browns and a picked
nine from the Coltax delegation
resulted in favor Of the Browns by
a score of 6 to 5. A ball was held
in the evening at Red Mems hall.
The weather was fine, yet the
crowd was small.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-25
REPUBLICANISM At
DECATUR.

DECATUR, Iowa, Sept. 19.-Spe-
cial to the Bystander. The repub-
lican rally and OK barbecue at De
catur was a success from begin
ming to end. A weeks rain had
rendered the roads impossible and
threatening clouds overcast the
sky in the morning. But notwith-
Standing these discouragements
thousands OF people assembled to
aid the republican cause and hear
the political issues discussed by
two Of the ablest speakers in the
country Governor Drake and
Secretary Mcfarland Delega-
tons were formed in differes parts
of the county, coming in from all
directions, in mum bers from 100
to 1000 in a body. The Leon
delegation was the largest, being
over half mile long, and headed
by a fac smile of a factory in full
operation, representing a protec-
tive tariff; and another showing
its closed doors under free trade
or low tariff The governor and
secretary were met at the depot,
after which they were escorted to
the speakers stand in the city
park. The torch-light parade was
a good feature, and Mckinley
and Hobart could be heard on
every tongue, and the cheering
was intense. The people of De-
catur are proud of their secretary
Of state, their governor, and their
congressman, Peter Hepburn, and
will vote for the G. O. P. in
November. X
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-25
ENINCIPA 7ION DA Y.

Thirty-four years ago President
Lincoln issued a proclamation de-
claring to the world that he would
emancipate all the slaves in the
United States within one hundred
days thereafter unless the south
lay down their arms and come
back into the union. They did
not accept this ultlmatum, hence
on the First day of January, 1868,
witnessed the total emancipation
of the slaves. So, on the 22d day
Of September, these emancipation
celebrations throughout the United
States occur. Our city was not
behind in observing the day. On
last Tuesday morning at an early
hour the X. z. (colored) band
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-25
Notice of Administrator.

IN the district court of the state of Iowa in
and for Polk county. Septem her term, 1886.
Estate OF George Peterson, deceased;
To Jennie Peterson, and to Christina Carl
son, c. G Peterson, P. z. Peterson Gusta
Tilton, George G. Peterson. Anton Peterson
J, g, Peterson, P. N. Peterson, and John G.
Peterson:
You and each of you are hereby notified
that there is now on tile IN the office OF the
clerk of the district court of Polk county Iowa
the application of L. S. Heggen, as ad1ninistra
tor of the estate of George Peterson, deceased
for authority to sell real estate, alleging that
the personal assets are insufficient 10 pay the
debts of the estate, an d that the said George
Peterson died seized of the north half of the
northeast quater IN. Il OF n. e. ~, and the
Is, e. 4 OF n e. AZ of SETON three l3, township
(eighty-one (Sll range twenty four t2i), Polk
county, Iowa. And that yon are the widow
and sole surviving heirs OF said defendants,
and asking that the said administrator be all !.
thorized and empowered to said real estate at
public or private sale, either for cas- or for
part cash and part time, subject to the approval
OF the court, and that said application will
come on for hearing before said court at the
Semptember term. A. D., 1885, of said court
which will commence at DeS Moines on Septem
Der, Z 1896, and you should tken and there ap
pear ana show cause, il any you have, why
said application should not be granted.
l.. S. HEGGEN.
Administrator,
By Dudley & Coffin his attorneys. 3l-aw
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-25
ORIGINAL NOTICE

In the district court. Of the state OF Iowa in
ana Tor Folk county, September term, 1896
H Hn11pes PRe e@ pIaint vs. Lowry W. Goodc
featuring company, General Electric company,
Armour lacking company, Donahue 4 Henne.
geIry L. Wolf Manufacturing company, John
pany. Fl. NJ. Pentecost, Ball Engine companV,
Standard Oil company, PETERBOROUGH SAVINGS
6 pan me G. G. Electric company, The G.
ants. " 49,
TO the above named defendants:
lou are hereby notified that on the 9th day
of kaarcn: A. D. 1886 the petition OF the plaint-
III III the above entitled cause was filed in the
office 0! the clerk of the district court Of the
state OF Iowa, In and for Polk county, claiming
rom Lowry ". Goode the sum of five thou.
sahd collars ,0CO), with interest at eight per
cent rom tae frst day Of January, 1896, with
legal attorneys fees, as money Justly dua
p tM n on The promissory note OF said Lowry
w: Goode, dated January /, 1892. Plaintiff in
sac peuaon also asked the foreclosure or a
certain mortgage given to secure the above de-
scrlped note on real estate, situated IN The city
as follows, to-wit: The north eighty.seven lS7J
feet or lot "a in Rollins addition to the city
OF pes MONIES, Iowa, also commencing at a
point on the west line of Ninth street eight
and one-halffeet north of said 81 feet thence
west one hundred and forty G4Ol feet: thence
south eight and one half ySla) feet; thence east
one-nnndred aud forty GAO feet, to west line
OF Ninth street; thence north eight and one
half $50 feet to place of beginning Said
mortgage was recorded in book 255 on page 1879
OF the mortgage records OF Polk county Iowa.
on the 18th day of January, A. D.. 1892 The
palntif asked that the lien thereof be decreed
10 De senior and superior to any interest estate
or equity owned or claiaed by any of the de-
PENDANTS N said petition named,
NO Inonled Judgment is claimed against any
OF sald defendants except Lowry w. Goode
Thaton the 23d of April 1895. Judgment was
taken for the full amount of the plaintiff claim
against said defendant Lowry w. Goode and
decree for foreclosure of said mortgage was
obtained.
Thatuniess you appear in the above entitled
cause and make defense thereto, on or before
said court, which will commence ut Des Moines,
Iowa, on the7th day OF September, "A d. 1896,
DEFAULT VIII entered against you and judg-
Helit rendered thereon, G.. II. Lewis,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-25
ORIGINAL NOTICE.

In the district court of the state of Iowa. in
and for Polk county, September term, 1896:
Ella smith VS., A. O. Smith.
To A. Q. Smith: You are hereby notified that
the petition ofipainsin will be on file in the OF
fee OF the clerk OF the district court of the state
OF Iowa, in and for Polk county, on or about
August %, 1896 claiming of you divorce on
the grounds of desertion, and unless you ap
pear and defend yourself before noon of the
second day of the next term OF court. being the
September term OF said court, which Will com
mence in Des Moines, on the first Monday in
September aud the 18th day, 1896, default will be
entered against you and judgment rendered
thereon. A, l.. Bell
Attorney for Plaintiff
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-25

Attorney George w. Woodson of Much,
akinock, Iowa, is a Capital City visitor
He called at the BYsTANDER office. Mr..
Woodson is new man in Iowa, yet he is
making many friends and as an attorney
is doing well. He says that the Sixth dis.
trict viii be very close this year, yet he
thinks Major Lacey will be returned to
congress, sand that the colored voters are
almost a unit orsound money apd repub.
licanism.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-25

Patrons whose papers are thus marked,
marked Copy" are delinquent. Please
remit the same to this Office, SIC West
Filth street and oblige.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-25

A jolly nutting party consisting OF
Madames Clcggett, Bassfeld, Lewis, Blag-
burn and others enjoyed day on Walnut
creek. They were richly rewarded with
several bushels Of walnuts.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-25

Miss Cora Smith, after pleasant visit
M Ottumwa, the guest Of Miss Ida Haml-
!, Aon. returned to her home last week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-25

Mr.. d. Harrison, who is stopping at
1912 Woodland avenue, and who recently
Game from st. Paul, is enjoying visit
from four of his st. Paul friends-S. L.
Smith. Z X. Smith, L. L. Carter, J. A.
\ Mosby.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-25

Mrs. Williams has arrived in our city
som North Carolina to visit her daugh-
: Nnr, Miss Williams, 4 few weeks.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-25

Rev. s. Johnson, whose home is in our
city. although working in Keokuk, called
in our Office and subscribed for the By
SANDER. We are indebted to him for
the State Baptist Association report
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-25

Rev. T. A. Clark has moved TO No. 220
East Des Moines ST. The trustees have
eautified the parsonage.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-25

A shooting affray occurred Wednesday
EeYening in which ''Dude'' Henderson was
shot. Jim Borden was injured and several
others received Slight injuries.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-25

Read our new ads and profit by pur-
chasing from those who patronize this
office.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-25

We overlooked the fact last week to in.
form our readers that Miss Eldora Green,
of Newton, who had fancy work at tina
state fair, got premiums on five of her
different works and seven at the Jasper
county fair. This. in our mind, is the
best proof of race progress and advance
ment. The Misses Green are very prof,
cientin artistic fancy crochetng. Their
work is an honor to any race
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-25

The Youths Unlon' is musical or
Eganization composed of little girls and
Eboys, under the direction of Miss Maple
Morton.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-25

e Moershell, Duffy and Fotheringham
HELD grand fall opening this week.
j The stock Of goods is superb and your
sstrade is solicited.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-25

Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Birney entertained
bit dinner this week Messrs. and Mesdames
VIM. Gordon, VIM. Coalson, Mr.. A. H.
EBirney and Mrs. Matte Reynolds Of St.
ELouis, Mo.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-25

Mrs. D. Roy is quite sick this week with
euralgia.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-25

Mrs. J. A. Joiner, who resides OH a
farm, north Of Highland Park college is
s~lltite sick this week. She is being at
tended by her daughter. Mrs. John Nc
Claim.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-25

tti onsJ John H. Rogers leave for fortnights
the burn at his home in St. Lonis. We
~ AZ him pleasant visit. He leaves to-
will bepW evening.