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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-09-14

United States Senator John T. Nor
gan, the distinguished chairman of the
Foreign Relations committee, and
probably the staunchest friend of an
nexation in Washington, arrived on
the Australia this morning. He is ac-
companied by his two daughters and
will probably remain a month in the
city, visiting and informing himself
on island affairs. Congressman n. 5.
Berry, j. q. Cannon, II. c. Loudensla-
ger and j. A. Tawney also came down
on the Australia rather unexpectedly,
in search of information bearing on
the annexation question. They will
only remain a week, returning to the
coast by the Australia.
In spite of his three and seventy years
Senator Morgan has stood his long
journey remarkably well, and arrives
here in the best of health and spirits.
All along the line of his journey
through the United States, Senator
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-09-14
THE VETERAN SENATOR FROM ALABAMA ARRIVES
-Four Members of the House of Representatives
Visit Hawaii.
Event Will Be of Immense Value to the Annexation
Cause.

ior portion of the minutiae we may
well consider as determined upon to
the satisfaction of both parties to the
treaty, and its ratification is merely u
matter of course which will be dispos-
ed of as soon as Congress meets.
"As to the necessity of an extra ses-
sion of Congress for the purpose of
considering the annexation question:
can only say that the objects to be
attained can be arrived at without
such a proceeding. While the treaty,
as drafted, does not state which ma
ton shall first ratify it, perhaps il
would be in a more convenient form
for prompt action by our Senate if the
Hawaiian Government would signify
its approval in that manner as soon
as possible. But even supposing that
the Hawaiian Government sets its
seal of approval upon it at the earliest
feasible moment, it would hardly be
ready for the United States Senate to
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-09-14

take up before its regular session next
December. For this reason alone /
see no possible demand for an extra
session and | therefore. consider an
extra session not even a mere proba-
bility."
The four Cngressmen who have
come to see Hawaii through their own
glasses, have been on special mis-
sion on the Coast in connection with
the launching of the new war vessel,
built in San Francisco. The Islands
were not in their original programme,
but having reached San Francisco,
they concluded to come on and take "A
look at things for themselves. All are
very conservative in discussing the
matter, but as Colonel Berry, who
stands six feet five inches and is the
life of the party, remarked this morn
ing, from the drift of the conversa-
tion in the cabin last night he would
judge that it was good deal of an
annexation party" Senator Morgan il
quoted as saying that it would not
take much to make everyone of the
party strong anneXationists.
Congressman Berry halls from Ken
lucky. He is an active member of the
House committee on Rivers and Har-
bors. When an interview was sought
with him this morning, he fairly pep
pered the interviewer with questions
as to the resources of the Islands. He
thought tobacco would grow here, and
prove valuable product: asked where
he could secure some good native cof-
fee, and wanted the location of a res
taurant where he could get native food
cooked in native style.
Congressman Cannon of Illinois is
Chairman of the House committee on
| appropriations. He remarked to a
friend that he had for years been cut
ting down the appropriation for Pearl
! llarbor, in the Hawaiian Islands, and
he wants to see something of the har-
Dor and the coaling station.
Congressman Loudenslager, of New
Jersey, is one of the most active mem
bers of the House committee on Naval
| Affairs and the Hawaiian situation ac-
cordingly interested him in a large
way.
Congressman Tawnev of West Vir-
ginia is on the House Ways and Means
| committee and since that committee
viii he called upon TO take an active
interest in Hawaiian affairs in the
near future, he is desirous of learning
|
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-09-14
He CRIES HOUSE AF|RE!!"
rITIFUL MOANINGS OF AN INSANE
PORTUGUESE LAD.
The Father Straps Him Down When
He Makes His Outbursts of Frenzy
4 Half Witted Brother.

The police are giving their atten-
ton to "a pitiful case in Pauoa valley
today. \ Portuguese lad, about p
years of age, who has been violently
insane almost from the time of his
birth, will be taken from his home be-
cause of the cruel treatment he re-
ceives. He will be examined by the
physicians for insanity and in all like
lihood will be sent to the insane asy-
lum.
The attention of the police was first
called to the unfortunate young man
by Miss Helen Wilder, who visited the
house yesterday afternoon. She found
him confined in small roo mabsolu-
tely bare of furniture, and tied down
with ropes.
Upon further inquiry Miss Wilder
ascertained that there were eight chill
dren in the family, most of whom
were girls. younger son, about 10
or 20 years of age, is half witted.
The crazy boy has undoubtedly in
herited his insanity. At times dur
ing his youth he was very violent and
within the past year he has been des.
perately insane. The father has adop-
ted the method of strapping him down
to the floor of the dingy room and of
beating the lad when he makes his vi
olent outbreaks. This practice, so
Miss Wilder learns, has been going on
for year and more. The lad has an
idiotic look in his face and does not
seem to recognize the members of his
own family. He has a vacant stare.
He is very thin and weak and his
care takers have allowed his hair to
I grow long. He has a scanty beard,
which gives him a wild appearance,
Quite frequently the unfortunate
man breaks out at night time. crying,
"Iouse afire! House afire!" The
neighbors, who have been aroused by
his cries have repeatedly gone over to
the house to investigate. They have
been met by the father who has told
them in stern tones that was none of
their business and has ordered them
off of his premises.
The half-witted youth has his pecul-
iarities, too. He is permitted to roam
at will and quite often he IS seen
standing in front of the Kamehamaha
statue in the Judiciary grounds,
grunting and carrying on other curl
Gus pranks.
Marshal Brown and a Portuguese in
terpreter We're at the premises today
endeavoring to gain all the informa
ton possible concerning the different
boys. The marshal will take them be
| fore the physicians for examination
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-09-14
REID. .RALSTEAD NUPTIALS
WILL OCCUR AT ST. ANDREWS
TONIGHT.
The Couple VIII Go to the Peninsula
on Their Honeymoon-Will Make
Their Home at Waialua.

A quiet, unassuming wedding, which
will be beautiful for its simplicity
alone, will take place at st. Andrews
cathedral, at o'clock this evening.
Miss Bernice Halstead and DR.. Regi-
nald IL. Reid are the contracting par
ties.
The ceremony will be performed by
Rev. Alex. Macintosh. Miss Emily
Halstead, a sister of the prospective
BRIDE will be the maid of honor. and
James Judd, son of Chief Justice Judd,
will he best man. The ushers will be
Charles Weight, acting Norwegian
consul, and A. st. Mn. Macintosh of
the Foreign Office.
During the ceremony Wray Taylor
will preside at the organ. After the
church ceremony DIR. Reid and his
bride will leave for the Peninsula on
special train leaving the city at 10
o'clock. They will remain at the Par
is place for fortnight or so before
returning to Waalua, where they will
take up their residence.
Miss Halstead's wedding gown is
of white satin covered with white silk
net, wreaths of orange blossoms come
from the shoulders and meet in front.
The bride will carry white roses and
maiden halr.
Miss Emily Halstead will be dressed
in white organdie trimmed with Nal
tese lace. She will wear blue ribbons
and will carry bunch of maiden hair.
! Miss Halstead is the third daughter
! of Robert Halstead, the well known
sugar planter of Waialua. Her many
! friends in Honolulu and in the Is
lands will wish her happiness In her
new home. Miss Halstead has receiv-
! ed many handsome presents.
! DR.. Reid is the Government physi-
clan for the Waialua district and also
physician for the Waialua sugar plan
tation. He halls from Detroit, Mich,
| from whence he came over two years
J ago.
! No invitations have been issued for
the wedding. Mr.. and Mrs. Halstead
will send out announcement cards this
this week
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-09-14
TO LEAVE FOR AMERICA.
The Pellin VIII Carry Away Quite n
List From Here.

The City of Peking will sail for San
Francisco tonight. She will carry
about fifteen passengers from this
port.
DR.. II. n. Hoyt, who has been sup
plying the Central Union pulpit dur
ing Rev. ID. p. Birnie's absence in Ja-
pan. will return to his home in Sacra-
mento. He has been highly delighted
with his visit in Honolulu.
Mrs. +. NJ. Hatch. wife of the Ha-
waiian minister resident at Wash'~~~-
ton, is returning to the States for the
winter. Mipister Hatch will leave lat
er on.
Miss Annie II. Parke is going to
California for a visit of two or three
months.
DIR. Stephen ID. Brooks, of the
United States Marine Hospital
service, accompanied by Mrs. Brooks,
is returning to Boston, from a tour OF
China and Japan. DR.. Brooks looked
into the quarantine conditions in the
Orient for Uncle Sam. He was accom-
panied on his travels by DR.. f. r. Day
representing the Hawaiian govern
ment.
c. NJ. Pepper, prominent newspa-
per correspondent who has been do
ing the Islands, will return to New
York; Mr., Pepper will be accompa-
MED by his family.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. II. Wilcox of Kauai
win GO to the States on a visit to
friends.
Other passengers are T. 4. Taylor,
Mrs. V. Johnston and F. f. Brown.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-09-14
NEW ISLAND STEAMER.

The new steamer Upolu, which has
been completed for r. r. Hind, was to
leave San Francisco for the Islands on
September 10th or 11th. The vessel is
a pretty and well built little craft, 93
feet in length, Is feet beam and with
engines of $50 horse power. Her cost
was about $4,000. She will run be-
tween the ports of the districts of Ko-
hala and Kona on the Island of Ko-
waii in connection with the trips of
the regular schooners John G.. North
and Muriel running between San
Francisco and Honoipu.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-09-14
LABOR|NG ON PRINCIPLES
DELEGATES HAVE
A PLATFORM.
Firm for Annexation of the Islands
The Delegates Who will Participate.

The delegates who were chosen TO
the American Union Party convention
have been burning midnight oil in the
preparation of the platform of princi-
pies which will be presented for adop>
ton at the convention tomorrow even
ing. The platform as now arranged is
short and applies solely to Island af-
fairs.
One of the strongest planks in the
platform will pledge the party to an
neXation first, last and all the time.
The convention will convene in the
American League hall at 1880 O'Clock
on Wednesday evening. j. A. Kenne-
dy, chairman of the Central commit
tee, will call the meeting to order. A
temporary committee will then be
chosen, and committee on creden
| tials and one on organization will be
| selected. After these committees
have made their reports, the conven-
ton will be permanently organized,
and chairman chosen.
The adoption of a platform will be
the first business of the convention.
Following this will be the selection of
| legislative candidates.
1t is the determination of the dele
gates to finish their business tomor-
row, even should it require an all
night session to accomplish this.
The delegates who will participate
in the convention, are:
FROM THE COUNTRY.
William Henry and r. A. McKeague
First precinct, Fifth district, embrac.
ing Heeia and Kaneohe.
w. X. Rathburn, Second precinct
Fifth district, embracing Kahuku.
Andrew Cox, Third precinct, Fifth
district, embracing Waialua.
Judge Kekahune, Fourth precinct
Fifth district, embracing Waianae.
w. j. Lowrie, Fifth precinct, Fifth
district, embracing Eva.
E. B. Mikalemi, Sixth precinct, Fifth
district, embracing Pearl City.
CITY DELEGATES.
j. A. Low and w. r. Sims, Seventh
precinct, Fifth district.
George w. Farr and L. ID. Keliipio
Eighth precinct, Fifth district.
j. NJ. Poepoe and George r. Carter
Ninth precinct, Fifth district.
o. Bergstrom and J. c. Cluney, Tent
precinct, Fifth district.
b. +. Dillingham; and f. A. Hosmer
First precinct, Fourth district
j. a. Kennedy, w. II. Hoogs, Rober
Grieve, j. S. Martin. S. B. Rose ano
Colonel j. II. Fisher, Second precinct
Fourth district.
f. F. Bishop, Third precinct, Fourtl
district.
George w. Smith. Walter NJ. Nc
Bryde and F. S. Dodge, Fourth pre-
cinct, Fourth district.
Senator John 4. McCandless. Eo
ward Benner and Charles b. Gray
Fifth precinct, Fourth district.
Ed Towse, Julius Asche and Georg,
n. Day, Sixth precinct, Fourth dis
trict..
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-09-14
COMING PETITIONS.

There is a Royaist petition out for
signature. If it has as much success
as the Royalist mass" meeting of a
few days ago, it will not advance the
cause very materially. However, it is
not very difficult to get petitions sign
ed. There was once petition got up
for bridge between Lahaina and La
mai, which is only. some nine miles
across the sea, and that was signeu
very largely and came into the House
in very imposing roll. But one
doubts if such a useless thing as the
return of Royalty will get even what
the bridge did, unless the women and
school children are taken. OF those
You can find plenty of signatures for
the asking.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-09-14
IT SAVES THE CROUPY CHILDREN

Seaview, Va.-We have q splendid
sale on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy,
and our customers coming from Far
and near, speak of it in the highest
terms. Many have said that their
children would have died of Group If
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy had not
been given.-Kellam G. Ourren. For
sale by all druggists and dealers.
Benson, Smith & Co., wholesale agents
for the Hawaiian Islands.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-09-14
WILL REORGANIzE THE LEAGUE.

Il. b. Murray has called a meeting
of the American League for this eve
ming. 1t is the purpose of the pres
ent officers to reorganize the League,
and instill new life into it. There are
now about 100 active members. Mr..
Murray will retire from the presid-
ency. He will favor the selection of IA
strong man as his successor. Secrc
tary Fogarty will also probably re-
tire
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-09-14
MR.. MoNROE'S PLANS.

Rev. James NJ. Monroe. who has
Just retired from the ministry of the
Christian church, hopes to be able to
leave for the States on the Moana. His
family will accompany him. They
will go direct to Indiana, where Mrs.
Monroe's mother is quite i'll. Mr.. Non
roe has received no call as yet and he
will make no plans until he reaches In
diana
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-09-14
TREATY WILL BE RATIFIED.

ST. PAUL, Sept. &C. ID. Davis, the
chairman of the Foreign Relations
committee, was today asked for an ex-
preston regarding the Hawaiian adj
vices regarding the annexation trea-
ty He dismissed the matter briefly,
saying:
There is no question in my mind
about the truth of the first statement
that Hawaii may at once ratify the
treaty. Why not? The Senate can
get together and readily dispose of
the treaty.
"As to the statement that the Unit
ed States Congress would be called to
meet two months in advance of the
usual date, ! have reason to know thar
there is no truth in it. The treaty
will be finally ratified by our Senat-
when taken up by that body"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-09-14
NOT TRUE.
No japanese Proposal Made to Near
aqua.

NEW YORK, Sept. 1.-The Herald's
Managua. Nicaragua, correspondent
cables: 81 interviewed President Le-
laya today as to the statement that Ja-
pan is secretly negotiating with the
Diet of the Greater Republic of Cen
tral America for permission to take
the Nicaragua canal project out of the
hands of the United States.
"The President declares that the
statement is absolutely false. He says
that, while he ardently desires to have
the canal completed as soon as possi-
bic, Japan has never offered to take
any hand in the matter. President Ze-
laya's wish according to his state
ment to me. is for the work to be done
either by the United States or pri-
vate company. Japan has neither a
Minister, Consul nor interests in Cen
tral America. President Ielaya told
me the matter had never been con.
sidered in the Diet, which met here
in open session on August 18th.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-09-14
TIE BEST TIME.

The moonlight nights are best en-
joyed on a wheel. New wheels for
rent by the hour, day, week or month.
Pacific Cycle e. Manufacturing Co.,
Love Building. Telephone, 325.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-09-14

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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-09-14
Fine Repair Work.

When your Bicycle, Gun, Type
writer or any article of fine me-
chanism needs repairing and you
wish a job which is certain to
prove satisfactory, bring it to us
and we will fix it for you and
guarantee it fully.
We take pride in turning out
only the very best of work and
will call for and deliver it to any
part of the city.
HAWaIIaN CYCLE & mfg. co.
3l2 Fort street. Telephone No. 565.
Opposite Levers & Cookies.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-02
POTATO PATCH PINGREE.
Michigan's New Governor Quietly
Inducted Into Office.

DETROIT, Jan. Mayor Hazen S.
Pingree left for Lansing this morning
to take the oath Of office and assume
his duties as governor of Michigan. He
was accompanied by his family and a
dozen friends. In his characteristic
manner, his excellency demanded to be
sold a thousand mile book, which
should be good for himself and family
The book was sold him. The trip was
unostentatious as was the brief inaugu-
raj ceremony at Lansing.
Lansing, Mich, jan. 1.-Precedent
and form were thrown to the winds to-.
day in the Inauguration of Gov. Hazen
S. Pingree and the other state off,
GERS. A comfortable crowd of curious
people had gathered in the executive
office and parlors Of the capitol. Mr..
P1ngree arrived, accompanied by Mrs.
Pingree and a coterie of personal
friends. Shortly after he entered the
executive parlOrs accompanied by Re-
tiring Gov. Rich and Commissioner
French, Of the state land Office where,
at noon, Chief Justice Long, of the su-
preme court, administered the oath Of
office. An Introduction followed by
the chief justice, and all present shook
hands with and congratulated the new
governor Thus began the guberna-
torial career Of a man who is consid-
cred one of the most unique personali-
ties in the United States, and who
holds at the same time the office Of
mayor of Detroit and governor Gov.
Pingree is the avowed champion Of
various state reforms, chief Of which
is the securing Of a uniform tWo-cent
fare from the railroads, and the rail-
road department is being organized to
that end.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-02
GLIMMER OF LIGHT
Brought to Blind Eyes by the Use of
the Ray.

NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-The Herald
says: The X-ray has given a glimmer
Of light to eyes that had been sight
less for years. The subject Of the test
was John F. Martin, who, by submit
ting to experiments as a substitute
for Charles Broadway Rouss, has be-
come known as "Mr. Rouss' man"
Martin first presented himself to Mr.
Rouss eight months ago. He was
formerly a druggist, but. in
1887, was stricken with afro
ply Of the optic nerves and
became totally blind. Famous
oculists treated him from time to time,
but all agreed that his case was hope
less; that he would never see the light
again. Hearing that Mr.. Rouss was to
submit to 100 volts of electricity, in
the hope that the shock might restore
his sight, Martin called on the mer-
chant last April with this proposition:
IF the shock kills me it would kill
you; II 1t cures me 1t will cure you
Let me submit to the experiment in
your stead" Mr.. Rouss assured the
volunteer that he had no intention of
undertaking any such perilous risk, nor
would he consent to anybody under
going it for him, but he was Of a mind
to try another experiment which had
been suggested to him, and he let Mr.
Martin take his place. Martin has
since submitted to a succession of tests.
perhaps half a hundred. Two attend
ants led him to the office of Dr. David
B. Edison. The blind man, although
he had grown accustomed to expert
ments, was visibly nervous as he was
placed in front Of the electric appara-
tuS. The Horoscope was placed at
his eyes and the X-ray turned on
There was an instant's vicious swapping
OF the current, then absolute stiffness,
as all in the room strained to watch
the face of the man in front of the
electric glare. At length Mr.. Edison
asked:
''Do you see anything?"
NO" answered Martin
His lips scarcely framed the replv.
when there rang from him:
Il can see-I can see light" and the
joy in the tone moved all who heard it
DR.. EdsOn at once turned off the raw
Martin was deeply moved at the CLEAN
which had penetrated his long dark
ness, and he was led to seat to com
pose himself before the experiment was
continued. DR.. Edison questioned him
about the effect Of the ray, but the
blind only repeated that he had seen
light Again the Horoscope was placed
at his eyes. This time he received the
impression Of light more quickly, and
when he had reveled in it for a mo-
ment, piece Of metal was passed in
front of the Horoscope. Martin de-
tected the movement instantly.
1T is shadow, but," he said
1T is like the sun going behind
a cloud" Enough had been done for
a day, and the man, rejoicing in even
this little relief, that had come to his
years Of blackness, was led from the
Office.