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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-05
USING MONEY.

The Loan Fund statement published
today as matter of news through
the courtesy of Minister Damon should
be read and reread by every taxpayer
and resident. 1t comes under the head
of information that should be studied
and disseminated. The showing is
presented graphically. 1t is from the
Loan Fund that public improvement
funds are drawn. There is constant
inquiry concerning the expenditure of
this money. Here is "A complete re-
port. The first column of figures tells
what the Executive Council has auth
orized-what it has been proposed
shall be done in the way of work. In
the next column is the detail of eX-
penditures since the LIST of January of
this year. This is the dollars aQd
cents report on what has been done
up to Nov. Look at the harbor
figures. Look at the road figures.
There are a few blanks i'm the second
column. They will be filled in before
the new year is quarter old. Give
attention to the balances. This done
and there will be no further thought
of inactivity during 1897. Harbor i'm
provement can be continued right
along, as well as extension of the
water system. Nuuanu stream is to
be finished up ana the central fire
station built. The other Islands have
not been neglected. Hilo has frequent
mention in the table. That this is a
progressive administration endowed
with the genius of caution that does
not delay is shown pretty conclusive
ly. The Republic is for advance all
along the line.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-05
THE BALL STARTED.

The Annexation revival has had
quite an suspicious beginning. The
inauguration again of a work laid
down some months ago was carefully
planned and satisfactorily carried out.
There is an arduous campaign ahead.
To accomplish the understood mission
the newly chosen leaders must have
the earnest and active support of all
committed to the cause. They deserve
the cooperation of all who desire for
Hawaii a stable and peaceful future.
There is plenty of enthusiasm and
earnestness apparent and The Star is
certain there exists an enormous re-
serve force. All that there can pos
sibly be discovered efficient for use at
this time should be brought into ac-
ton. The policy of the new club is
now in process of formation. The
great desderatum, as The Star would
see the situation, is to add recruits to
the list. To that end all pressure that
can honorably be used should be di-
rected for the enlistment of represen-
tative men and the rank and file from
the body which has heretofore been
called the opposition. The present
anneXationists are those who have
taken the oath of fealty to the Gov
eminent or who have membership in
the Club. 1t is the purpose to add to
this strength. Now that the effort
has been decided upon there must be
supreme eXertion. Spare no toll if the
prospect of reward is a convert. Upon
the new organization devolves the
heavy task of making growth. Else
the new movement will prove fail
ure. 1t becomes, then, the duty of the
new officials and all in sympathy with
their labor to most heartily proceed
with the crusade There were some
new and some very strong argument:
in the Judge Hartwell paper in TIL,
Star this week. Let other men o
ability present their ideas and con
tentions. Let the determination be Il
kindly way that Annexation means
general and personal benefit. 1t viii
not do to pause or to constantly reiter
ate. With the vigor that is included
in deep conviction and abiding faitl
let all unite in the grand effort t.
demonstrate that under American
rule Hawaii will be insured a futur
greater and broader and more not
able and proud and satisfactory thai
can be wrought out here alone. One
this is established as a principle tn
AnneNationists will be complete, un
hampered masters of the situation.
it can be brought to a conclusion il
no other manner, those of the consti
tutional belief can win in the Ions
run by simply declining to accept o
acknowledge defeat.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-05
wwfDIMOND,S

Christmas is coming on
apace and the people with
elegant foresight are looking
around for suitable gifts for
the season. In our stock we
have hundreds of articles
which are of the ornamental
variety and suitable for Christ
mas gifts. This year we have
been careful to select a variety
of goods snowy and substan-
tial articles-for all classes of
society. We have no more for
the rich than the poor. We
cater to the tastes of all, and
the result has been very salts
factory to us in a business
way.
We have a number OF
statuettes in Parian marble,
one of which would be an
acquisition to any home. The
list comprises; Lady Godiva,
Early Struggles, Robinette,
Europa, Comus, Ophelia, The
Sisters, Apollo as a Shepherd
Boy, Maidenhood, Venus de
Medici, The French Model,
Diana Abandoned, These are
of good size for the table OF
center piece on a mantel.
Another neat gift is a cur
and saucer in Grown Derby.
These are entirely new here
and of beautiful design and
quality. We have also some
rich and elegant articles in
Royal Worcester and Solid
Silver Ware. A glance at oul
windows will give you an idea
of the excellence of the assert.
ment.
A number of articles in
Brio -Brac and Glass Vases
Crockery and Glassware are
selected for general use and
will make acceptable presents
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-05

We have reached the zenith Of am and popular
opinion sustans
Our recent addition to store mammoth
stock and practical knowledge of hrtysix years in
the retail shoe trade makes masters of the situation
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-05

Substantial progress for the Annex
alton idea may readily be discerned
in the fact that a numberNof citizens
who have heretofore been urging a
return to monarchy now use as argu-
ment the assertion that the Republic
is good enough. 1t seems fair to say
that Hawaii as a state of the. American
Union will be stronger in every way
than as at present.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-05

The editor of The Star is very averse
to making statement concerning
himself in the paper, but wishes to
say his name was used in the new An
nexation Club nominations without
his knowledge or consent.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-05

The Sharpshooter company re-
GREETED its inability to be present
throughout the Annexation meeting
last evening. At the dinner of the
shots, however, fealty to the cause so
long supported by this intelligent and
reliable body was renewed.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-05

1t is very pleasing to the Greater
Harbor advocates to see the Govern
ment dredger readily cutting into
coral for the new steamer slips to be
established near the Pacific Mail
wharf.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-05
@imeRy @oplcS,
DECEMBER 4, 1$b6.
"a v's, E NN,tA

Men who are thinking of
getting their wives something
nice for a Christmas present in
the way of Silver Ware will do
well to read the following list
Everything bought, Of us is
fully up to representation.
That in itself means a great
deal. If we say It's St, }cu'Il
find it is so That's tNe kind
of house you want TO deal
with. .
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-05
Sterling Silver Ware

in great varieties, such as Tea
and Coffee sets, Spoon, Fish,
and Pie Sets, Soup Ladies',
Carving Sets in various sly les
md prices
Happiness in life is of our
own creation. Good surround
ings in every detail help TO-
make life sweeter, better and
nobler. Beauty your home
whenever you can, and you'll
find life grander and worth
living.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-05
NwN@~~>~>~Q~-
Won HOLT BLOCK.
DAY!

And then for Christmas.
And what's good for one is
good for the other. Holidays
are indigestion days, and if it
is to be had, let's have the
best the market affords.
There are many things to
consider besides the turkey,
the ham and the pig. There's
the trimmings and the side
filings. Specialties Of every
sort are found in our stock and
the prices are low. We get
our goods fresh and through
channels which guarantee a
maximum Of elegance at a
minimum of price. You never
bought groceries anywhere so
cheap as you do from US. Just
read this list and then tele-
phone your order:
SPECIALTIES FOR CHRISTMAS.
Roast Chicken and Boned Chicken.
Roast Turkey and Boned Turkey.
Cranberry Sauce in glass bottles.
Cranberry Sauc, in 2 tb tins IAN
derson's).
Atmore's Mincemeat in Id pals.
Atmore's Mincemeat in ID glass
jars.
New Chestnuts, Soft Shell Almonds,
and English Walnuts.
London Layers Raisins.
Young America Cheese about 10 Tbs
each).
Evaporated prunes.
Evaporated peeled Peaches.
Evaporated Apricots.
Evaporated Nectarines.
Evaporated Pears.
Evaporated Apples.
Raisins, Sultaners, Currants,
Lemon Peel, Orange Peel, Citron
Peel.
Oak Asparagus.
Christmas Candles (16s, GAS, 36s and
4S).
Adamantine Candles (6s).
Parafine Candles (4s and 6s).
Spring fancy Candle Holders for
Xmas Trees.
Full line of Extracts, Herbs (whole
or ground) and Sauces.
Fresh Apples.
Fancy Biscuits.
English Plum Puddings.
Olives, Jams, Jellies, Marmalades
ETC., etc.
"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-05
Silver Plated Ware.

In these goods we have
everything the heart could de
sire from the Child's Cups to
the more expensive articles.
We all love to talk about
new and useful innovations.
Right now we are in the age
of invention, and the man who
invented CoSmeOn Toilet
Goods rightly missed just
what mankind needed.
Other goods, such as Cut
Glass Ware, lockwood
Ware, Piano, Banquet,
Boudoir, Hanging and
House Lamps with Shades
in Suk I'd Tissue, aud Onyx
Tables always make hand
some presents.
THE HAWAIIAN HARD
WARE COMPANY
FORT ST, Opp. Spreckel's Banl
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-22

the week. put on his incognito clothes.
and arranging his toilet TO contradict the
flaming posters, set out for the Church OF
the Ascension. He had comfortably seat
ed himself without revealing his Identity.
and was quietly congratulating himself
upon his comfortable quarters and the
sweet music which concluded the vesper
service, when Rev. Mr.. Larrabee rose to
make a few remarks. The church was not
crowded, and somehow the rector's
thoughts took a down town car and Wis
tied In fancy the immense playhouses OF
Chicago, whittier congregate large nuIn-
bers Of people who do not always remem-
Der the Lenten season emjoined IN the
church of which he is a follower. At any
rate, the thought came. and with it the
words to give 1t expression.
Just what the rector said does not aD-
pear of record. as he spoke extemporanc-
ously, except 1t Is known that he referred
10 the disturbing influences of the theater,
and declared himself of the opinion that
the church was apparently the loser in
the struggle against its naterialistic COM
petltor. Among other things Rev. Mr.
Larrabee mentioned Mr.. Irving and his
company as being one of the attractions
i'm Chicago. which was intensifying the
theatrical interests during the penitential
season.
Perhaps to show his indignation at the
speakers words, or, possibly, TO avoid
the embarrassment which might be occa-
stoned in consequence of bis remaining in
the church until the close of the service.
Mr.. Irving gathered his robes about him
and made his exit. His departure attract
milton; so when the last word was said
the incident became a fruitful subject OF
suppressed gossip Yesterday It was ru-
mored that Rev Mr.. Larrabee had visited
the great actor, and had explained that
his discourse had no personal bearing.
Last night reporter for the Chronicle
called at Rev. Mr. Larrabee's residence,
405 Dearborn avenue, and sought an ex-
PLANTATION. Rev. DIR. Larrabee was not at
home, but reverend gentleman who rep
resented him said: 1T Is true that Mr..
Larrabee did refer to Mr.. Irving in con-
nection with what he had to say with
reference to the Influences of theaters
upon church piety and church attendance.
but the reference was not intended to be
personal. but simply as typical Of a GER
tain class of amusemenets."
us 1t true that Rev. Mr.. Larrahee apol-
ogized to Mr.. Irving for what he had said
or the manner in which he said it2''
mo, he did not apologize He very like
~ thinks there is no necessity for an apol-
ogy, as the reference to Mr.. Irving was
general. The fact that Mr.. Irving was
present, as he is said to have beeng should
not change matters"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-22

the Brahmin stood by awaiting our decis-
ion and the promised reward. When he
learned that we We're not yet quite eatis-
self for a moment In thought, and then
hit upon a very clever strategem-a stra-
tegem, indeed, which would do credit to
a Solomon or even a Sherlock Holmes. He
termed il the Ordeal of the Sword.
The BraIhmin called for a tulwar. which
was Immediately brought him. Address
ing the servants he told them that he
was about to suspend this sword in a
dark ROOM but before doing so he would
pray over 1t, invoking the wrath OF the
Deity upon the guilty man who dared
to touch it, Should he do 80 the wea-
pom would instantly cut him down. The
words and the solemn air of the man
sunk deep into the minds of his super
stitious hearers, and their faces showed
great anxiety.
The Brahmin now entered the ordeal
chamber alone and suspended the tut
war, after which he smeared the weapon
over with red paint. Then closing the
shutters so that the room was so dark
that the suspended sword could barely
be distinguished, ne went out and stood
by the door. He next called one OF the
servants to him and after telling him
where the tulwar was situated, he WhiS-
pered to him solemnly that az innocent
he was to touch the blade and retire by
the opposite door. The man went into
the room and presently came out at the
receive him / looked at his hands and
saw that they were well daubed with the
red paint. He was kept apart from the
Others and two more went IN turn
through the same test.
At length came the cocks turn. With
ashen face and trembling knees he entered
the ordeal chamber, the solemn warning
of the priest ringing in his superstitious
ears Three four, five minutes passed,
and still he did not come out. | was be-
ginning to fear that the fellow had faint
ed from fright, when suddenly the door
opened. and nearly dead with terror, the
miserable wretch staggered out. He had
scarcely taken three steps from the door
when his fellow-servants turned upon him.
1.-The tulwarl the tulwar! have you touch
ed t?" they cried.
Eyes, yes he gasped.
fThen open your hands"
He did so-there was not a speck of red
upon them. Conscience had made a cow
ard of the fellow, and his unsoiled hands
had betrayed his guilt.
Seeing that the game was up, he broke
down and made a most abject confession.
At his direction the watch was found
concealed in the hollow trunk of a tree.
AS this was his first offense my friend
forgave him. deducting from the wages
due him, by way of a lesson, however, the
100 rupees reward, which was duly turned
over to the Indian Sherlock Holmes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-22
TO PAVE 1T WITH DOLLARS
Murafs ofer Declined by Girard M
Philadelphia.
From the Philadelphla Recordl

From the Philadelphia Record
There is, perhaps, no piece of property
IN all the vast estate of Stephen lGIrard
that is so replete with features of nonu-
lar historic interest as the block op
ground between Eleventh, Twelfth and
Chestnut and Girard streets. upon which
it is proposed to erect a mammoth 10
story auditorium, hotel and office build
The investment in the nronertv NO. :
good one from the start, and the bIoci~
largely increased in value every vaar
AL All offers to buy it were refused, how
received was one from Murat who az a. y
from Spain to this country after tba
hrst downfall of Napoleon, and was for
del 5lIIie the g9best OF the eminent Phila-
with Murat's offer which is well worth
repeating. -
A short time after Murats arrival in
Philadelphia, having the intention of re-
sizing permanently in this city, he be-
came extremely anxious to purchase the
stately old mansion and the surrounding
grounds for a residence. Knowing Cir
ards Discrimination to part with It. he
planned what he thought would be an
easy way of approaching the subject
and another intimate friend. The sub
ject of the sale was not preached until
after the Madeira and nuts had been
brought upon the table, when Murat
thought it a good time to open his bat
teries
Monsieur lie Girard." he said, At
would like to purchase one little place
you have on Chestnut street,
AIR calculated Girard, instantly d.
vining that it was the Chestnut street
block that Murat was after. Inquisitive-
ly cooking his eye, he asked: 'And what
would you give for it?'
Murat, slowly raising his glass of
Madeira so as to bring It between him
self and Girard, said: Monsieur will
cover it all over with Spanish mill dol
lars. VIII you accept the offer?"
Girard sat musing for a few minutes.
Monsieur" he at length replied, IF you
stand them on end, will take your Of
fer"
1t is almost super1uous to add that
Girard's proposition was not accepted.
Murat then opened negotiations for the
purchase Of the property at Bordentown.
on which he resided until Napoleon's re-
turn from Elba. when he returned to
Europe In order that Murat might ac-
quire this property a special act had to
be passed by the New Jersey legislature
for which reason the state was once very
often called Little Spain
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-22
THE ANDAMAN DWARFs.
A Remarkable Little People Who Are
Fast Dying Out.

Washington Letter in PHILADELPHIA Times
A remarkable chronological collection
from the Andaman islands has lust
reached the national museum 1t com
prises a large number of objects illustrate
ing the arts and Industries of the strange
race of dwarfs which inhabit an archi-
pelago in the Bay of Bengal. Sailors have
long known them somewhat direspectfully
as little Niggers." because the average
hight of the men is only about four feet
ten inches, while the ordinary stature of
the women is four feet seven inches. Per
haps the oldest thing about them is that
they look like babies all their lives, SEEM
ing never to grow up. Withal they are
probably the most primitive savages in the
world. The collection referred to has been
forwarded by DR.. Enrico Giglioli, director
of the Florence museum.
The dWarfS of the Andamans, until quite
recently, have not known how to make
fire. on one of the islands of the archi-
pelago is an active volcano, from which
they were accustomed formerly to obtain
fresh supplies of fire at intervals. Special
expeditions for this purpose were not often
necessary, inaSmuch as they knew how
to keep fire burning in decayed wood for
an indefinite length of time. The people
of a village, when leaving an encampment
with the intention of returning in a few
days. would take with them one or more
smoldering logs. At the same time they
would place a large burning log or faggot
in a sheltered spot, where it would smol-
der for long time, so as to be easily re-
kindled when required. Incidentally, all
labor of splitting and chopping was saved,
inasmuch as such a log could be broken
up into small pieces by hammering it
with a stone.
This method of keeping fire in decayed
wood is still practiced commonly by the.
Little Niggers, especially in the interior
of the larger islands, where they do not
come into contact with white visitors.
Nothing introduced by whites has excited
their wonder so much as friction matches.
TO produce fire with such ease off-hand
struck them as actually a supernatural
accomplishment. Anthropologists say
that primitive man did not invent fire; he
found it. Having found ii, ii did not take
him long to discover uses for it. Not until
long ages had passed did he learn to make
fire: ii was an advanced art. the practice
of which required a high degree of skill.
If YOU do not believe 1t, just try to get
spark by mears-of he wooden sticks COM
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-22

Never fails to get all the worms frorn
children. Csc. at druggists.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-22
EXPERIENCES IN HAVANA.
Ordeal Undergone BY American Vic
Tins of Thieves-Misery of Spanish
GnIdiars.
From the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun.
Havana, March Ill have had an ex-
perience with Spanish officials which may
help to explain why they have not been
able to overcome the Cuban patriots. It
was still early in the evening when we
arrived at our home after day in the
country, and, as the following event prov
ed, we were not expected quite SO soon
The door opens into the pretty little sala
with it's marble floor, palms, and, / be-
lieve, the only papered wall in Havana
which proudly shown under electric lights.
on this occasion, as we opened the door,
1t revealed a startling picture. The door
of the wardrobe in a bedroom off the saIa
which was plainly visible, stood wide
open, while the contents lay scattered on
the floor
"Dios milo we have been robbed" we
screamed in chorus.
Just then two of Spain's policemen ap-
preached, and together we entered the
house. Obeying our feminine orders they
looked under the bed, but, as is always
the case, no man was there. The birds
had flown, taking with them a number of
diamond ornaments, fans and small
amount OF American money. The police
men searched the house over; shrugged
their shoulders, and called upon heaven
and earth TO witness that the men had
flown. and assured us that had we not
returned so early the thieves would have
taken everything, even the electric lights.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-22

''All the worlds a stage. Is a maxim
whose truth is proved by practical embar-
easements as well as by poetic fancy. tt
was by the first test that it was latest
impressed upon the mind Of Rev Edward
A. Larrabees rector of Church of the As
cension, La Sale avenue and Elm streets
Last Sunday evening Henry Irving. wea-
ried Of the counterfeit personalities with
whose varied emotions and passions he
had been entertaining audiences during
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-22

Cures Indigestion. Constipation. Bilious
ness, Sick and Nervous Headaches, Sleep
lessness and Heart Failure. zoe. per bottle
at druggists.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-22

children Zoe. at druggists.-ad.
II thought you said the doctor told
you to diet"
well. / am dieting''
"But you go to these chafingrdish para
ties"
II know 1t. If / wasn't dieting. /
wouldn't dare. "-Harpers Bazar
One Exception-Parrot--Bu it's IMPOSE
sible that a part should ever be greater
than the whole
Wiggins-It's clear that you can't see
how star actor always looks at his own
partl-Truth.
The secret Of success in modern art IS
e be crazy IN an original way.-Fliegenda
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-22
MozLEY,s LEMON HOT DRol

Cures all Coughs, Colds, Hemorrhage and
all Throat and Lung Diseases. CSC. at
druggists.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-22
EARLY BIRD WORM sYRu

Restores all cases of Suppressed Menstru-
alton. $1.00 at druggists.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-22
A PACE OF CUBAN HISTORY.
Vivid Account of the AtrOciOus Treatment
of American Citizens by the Spanish
Authorities i'm 1873


Prisoners-Pathetie seenes-Dying
Hoofs of Horses-An OF
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-22
MOTHER,s RELTEF.
WOMAN's ORGANIC RESTORED

Makes Childbirth Easy. 500 per bottle al
druggists.