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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16
WORK OF THE COMMITTEES.
Hearing in Regard t" Indian Terri
tory Affairs.

Hearing in Regnrd to Indian Terri
tory Affairs.
Commissioner OF Indian Affairs Jones,
Mes srs. Dawes Armstrong and Bixby of
the Dawes commission and representatives
OF several tribal interests were before the
House committee en- Indian affairs today.
The hearing was called to discuss the pro-
posed postponepent1 of exclusive jurlsdic-
ton of United States courts in the terri
tory, but was made unnecessary by the
withdrawal yesterday of the Senate bill
providing for the pc stponement. The scs-
sion, Fart of which was secret. was de-
voted to general report on existing con-
ditions among the tribes Ex-senator
dawes reviewed the negotiations up to
cate ana advised tie enactment of a gen.
ritory.
The commission probably will be given
another hearing after the holidays, and
secretary Bliss meantime probably will
suggest an appropriation for the commits
SION In its enrolment and other work for
this year.
The Senate committee on Indian affairs
To-Day decided to send a subcommittee to
Oklahoma soon after the holidays to in
Nestlgate the report that the Indian traders
there stand in the way of the Indians Sc
curing the full benefit of their annuities.
The Mexican boundary.
Inc oeidte committee on foreign rela-
items today authorized a favorable report
Upon resolution ratifying the treaty be-
tween this country and Mexico extending
FOR a year the time for completing the
marking of the boundary line between this
country and that.
buildings and Grounds.
The following House subcommittee on
public buildings and grounds, governing the
consideration of such matters in Congress
for the various sections, have been ap-
pointed: General legislation. District of
Columbia, states Of Nebraska. Pennsylva-
MIA and Alabama, Messrs. Mercer of Ne
braska, Hicks Of Pennsylvania, Bankhead
Alabama, California. Oregon, Washing
ton. Nevada. Idaho. Montana. Maine, Utah,
Colorado. North Dakota, South Dakota,
Texas, Wyoming, Georgia, Arizona, New
Mexico, HilbCrn, California; Bartholdt, Mis-
souri,; Burleigh, Maine; Broussard, Louis!-
ana; Brantley, Georgia.
New York. New Hampshire. Vermont,
Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut.
Delaware, Mes srs. Gllet, New York; Wey-
mouth, Mass: Howell. New Jersey; Skinner,
North Carolina, Little.
Arkansas; Illinois, New Jersey. West Vir-
g1nia, Virginia, Maryland South Carolina,
Florida, Mississippi. Tennessee. Kentucky,
Messrs. White, Illinois; Howell, Bankhead,
Skinner. Dorr Of West Virginia
All other states and Oklahoma. Messrs.
Hicks. Bartholdt. Burleigh, Little, Brous-
SaId.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16
Trial of Lieut.. Lefavor.

Secretary Long has ordered a court
martial for the trial of Lieut. Frederich
H. Lefavor, recently attached to the gun
boat Wheeling, at Mare Island. Cal, OF
charges of drunkenness on duty and scan
dalous conduct. The court will meet al
Mare Island On the Goth instant. The de-
tail fer the court is as follows: Capt VIM
H. Whiting, Commanders George NJ. Book
and B. s. Richards, Lieut.. Commanders
F. j. Drake and Charles G. Bowman and
Lieut.. Theo6oric Porter and John u. Mil
ton, with First Lieut.. c. M. Perkins. U. S
NJ. c., as judge advocate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16
Run Them for the People.
nm the San Francisco Examiner.

From the San FRANCISCO i-Aahiher.
The words of the President in regard to
the Kansas Pacific will have an interest
for Huntington ard his allies. 1t bears
directly on their plans to get the Central
Pacific for a fraction of its value. The
principle behind the declaration of policy
in the Kansas Pacific will make 1t impos-
sible for the administration to permit the
Central Pacific to go for loss. The rail-
road magnates will have to make their
profits out of some one else than the gov
eminent or surrender the roads to a powe,
that will run them IN the interest of the
people instead of on a policy of fayoritism
and plumber.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16
OVERHEAD TROLLEY AUTHORIZED.
Crossing the Eastern Branch on the
Navy Yard Bridge.

Mr. Richardson of Tennessee has intro
duced bill providing that the Capital
Railway Company is hereby authorized 10
install and use the overhead trolley system
On the navy yard bridge for the purpose
prepelling its cars across the same; details
OF construction TO be subject to the APPROX
al OF The District Commissioners"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16
Grocern Make an AHHiunnent.

Chas. w. McNuity and Frank L. Ste
phens. trading as McNulty & Stephens,
grocers. at 1907 18th street and 134 It'll
street southeast, today made an assign
ment for the benefit of creditors The as
sets are placed at $l.673.52. with liabilities
OF $1,14O.SS Chas. w. Mcintosh is named
as assignee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16
Bond Forfeited.

James Robinson, who asked for and was
granted a jury trial on the charge of as
sault, failed to appear when the case was
called in the Police Court today. Judge
kiniball ordered the bond of 500 to he
forfeited and an attachment issued for the
arrest OF Robinson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16
Indian Association.

The Washington auxiliary of the wom-
ems National Indian Association will meet
tomorrow friday at ii am. in the
Church of the Covenant. An interesting
address is expected from the delegate, who
has just returned from the annual meeting
of the national society, held in Brooklyn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16
Case Continued.

The case of Robert Carroll. colored.
charged with attempting to burn the house
occupied by his wife, on o street near llth
street, Sunday evening last. was continued
until tomorrow by Judge K.rlball to allow
other witnesses to be produced Carroll
has been for some time separated from his
wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16
Workinxmen,. Club,

The annual opening of the Workingmens
Club will take place at the club rooms 2l0j
Pennsylvania avenue northwest. tomor-
row evening at o'clock. There will be
refreshments, music. ETC., and workingmen
are especially invited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16
Trading STAMP Case,

The Court of Appeals this afternoon re-
called, on motion of Mr.. A. s. worthington.
counsel for Messrs. Lansburgh and Sperry,
its mandate in the trading stamp" case
1t is understood that some thought is en-
tertaiaed of carrying the case to the SUI
preme Court of the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16
Postal Museum Returned.

The postal museum. which has been at
the Tennessee exposition at Nashville, has
been returned to the Post Office Depart
ment, and is again open to visitors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16
Sues for Maintenance,

A suit for maintenance has been filed by
Rebecca B. Menard against Willis f..
Menard. According to the petition, the
couple were married in Jacksonville, Fla,
IN December, 1886, and lived together until
last October, when, she claims, her hus-
band deserted her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16
Nominc tons Confirmed.

The Senate today confirmed the follow
ing nominations:
Charles G. Dawes of Illinois, to be con-
troller of the currency; John W. Ncsbit
of Pennsylvania, to be pension agent at
PittSburg Pa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16
wife Accused of Iuadel,tx-

Charles A. Tabler. through Attorney Jno.
]. Dolan. this afternoon filed suit for d.
cree from Helena Tabler. They were mar
ried January /. 1895, The husband charges
that his Avife has been sniity Of fnss1eltty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16
senator Plntt Slightly Better.

NEW YORK, December Ex-senator
Thomas c. Plat was able to go down stairs
at the Fifth Avenue Hotel today, but il
was said that he was still indisposed. He
Will probably not go to Washington for
several days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16

The next annual convention of the Ma
tional Republican League will be held at
Omaha. June 1i-l8. The exact date had
been left open to suit convenience of the
0&6Sha cousniftee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16

An agent of the United States govern
ment named Kjeltberg has arrived at
Trondhtem. Norway, to buy reindeer for
the klondike relief expeditions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16

Senator German denies the rumor that he
intended to enter New York politics at the
invitation Of Richard Croker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-16
Engli.h Country scnt Burned.

LONDON. December 16.-Lord Wrottes-
iey's seat in Stanordshire has been COM
pietely Quilted by fire. Many articles of
historic value were lost
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-05-12

the cornet solo by Mr.. Kreuter. He
played Loves Dream" by Millars, in
a manner which places him among
cornet players several lines above the
average who have appeared in Homo
lulu. He introduced in his number
both double and triple tongue, and his
execution was fine. He was obliged to
respond to the generous applause ac-
corded him.
The next number was chorus from
the bohemian Girl" sung by the
Choral Society, and was much enjoyed.
Balfe's opera is among the standard,
and will live forever. 1t was like an old
friend to the audience. and was all the
more enjoyable for being so.
The responsibility rests upon Min
lister Cooper for having given the pub
lie an opportunity to enjoy these low
price concerts, but from the success of
the initial one the responsibility should
be light. That the people for whom
the concerts were chiefly intended
those who do not feel like paving a
high price to hear good music, did not
attend in large numbers, is not the
fault of the promoters. The music was
there and the admission fee was mere
ly nominal.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-05-12

feet would have been produced if the
chorus had been larger, but in Honolu-
III, where there are so many social
events to attract the musically inclined
people, it is difficult to hold any large
number together during the long
a concert satisfactory to the people.
The voices last night were not strong,
but they were beautifully sweet and
pleasing to the large audience present
repa Rosa's in a small community like
Honolulu, and if any one went to the
Opera House expecting a 81 operate
performance for % cents they were dis
appointed.
In so far as the choruses go, a mis-
take was easily made in doing away
with the orchestra in Leslie's How
Sweet the Moonlight" So long as Pro-
fessor Berger can be made to under
stand that the loudest is not the best
music, it would be better to have the
orchestral accompaniment. Ordinarily
in Honolulu, everything must make
way for the band, but last night was
an exception. for the music by the or
chestra blended well with the voices of
the singers and strengthened them.
Their weakness was demonstrated IN
the chorus without the orchestra. II
the chorus had been twice as large the
result might have been different.
w. H. Hoogs sang The Troubadour
very acceptably, and was obliged to re-
spond to an encore. Mrs. Tenney
whose voice is sweet and low,
charmed the audience in rendering
For All Eternity" but the embarrass-
ing wait before she began, through
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-05-12

IStradley desired better Interpretation
of the questions submitted by him, but
he thought his duty was plain in the
matter, and he discharged all of the 27
detained Japanese except one, who was
deported, as he had a contagious dis
ease.
Commissioner Stradley desired to
learn if certificate issued to a Jap
anese laborer by American Commits
sioner of immigration Penn at Vic
toria, B. c., was prima facie evidence
or conclusive evidence of his right to
land. This point has not yet been de-
cided. 1t is often the case that the i'm
migration officers in this city secure
evidence that incoming laborers are
violating the laws, whereas the officers
at Victoria fail to do so.
For some reason the majority of the
Japanese 1aborers wishing to land in
San Francisco come by way Of Vic
tOria and not direct from Japan. Com
missioner Stradley is anxious to learn
if he has to let a Japanese land when
he has a certificate, even though he
(Strandley) has secured evidence that
the immigrant is not entitled to land.
1t is probable that test case will
be made as soon as the opportunity Of
fers. A man against whom evidence
can be secured will be held by Strad-
ley. This will entail habeas corpus
proceedings, and the courts will have
to decide the matter, as there has been
no Interpretation of the law on many
points.
The evidence in the cases of the de-
tanned Japanese consisted of a lot of
| letters found on the person of the head
man of the gang of alleged imported
! laborers. The letters showed that a
! local Japanese had sent to Japan for
/ the men to go to work for a certain
sum of money. AS the men are toe
clever to give evidence against them
selves or to be caught with any written
contracts, it seems impossible to stop
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-05-12
A SWEEPING CHALLENGE.

Nfctorfa's Right to Rule - Hawaff,s
Independence Attacked.
Amid the tuneful overtures to the
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria's
reign there rings out one loud, discord-
ant note. 1t is the bitter protest made
by the White Rose League-the legitf-
mist or Stuart party-against the
Queens sovereign rights. The Legiti-
mist Kalendar for 1897 is a publica-
ton issued at the expense of the White
Rose League and edited by Marquis de
Ruvigny. The League has as its
avowed object the expulsion of the
usurping Hanoverians" and the plac-
ing of Mary of Bavaria, "rightful heir
of the Stuarts." upon the throne. In
January last the White Rost League
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-05-12

the influx of the Japanese. The sys-
tenn is as follows: A Japanese boss
takes contract to do a certain piece
of work on farms in the interior. He
sends for the required number of men
to one of the Japanese boarding
houses here. The Japanese boarding
house master is continually importing
laborers, and supplies the boss with
what he wants.
Commissioner Stradley does not see
how the influx of laborers can be pre-
vented unless a definite test is estab-
lished. requiring all immigrants to
read and write English or their ma
tive language and to have OF their own
certain sum of money. He admits
these restrictions would not bar the
Japanese entirely.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-05-12

marched in solemn procession to the
statue of Charles l and laid thereon
memorial wreath, an act that no other
Great Britain, would have tolerated.
1t is regarded as a fine example of
the easy-going nature of the British
Constitution that no attempt should be
made to stay publication OF the Legiti-
mist Kalendar for 1897, although it
has been printed for the League in
London itself.
This daring work, which is intended
to mar the harmony of Her Majesty's
Diamond Jubilee, is simply an open
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-05-12
RROKEN-DOyvN CONSTITUTIONS
Not Worth the Money ApprOpria-
ted for Her Repair.

PORTSMOUTH, N H, April 81
Work has not. as yet, been commenced
on the frigate Constitution, authorized
by Congress, when it appropriated $50
600 to be expended in making her safe
to tow to Boston. Those in authority
claim that $4,000 woul6 nat fit her for
sea. and that it would cost more than
the appropriation to make her water
tight It is extremely doubtful. say the
ward officers, if she ever leaves the
dry-dock Dry rot has seriously AFFECT
ed her timbers. 1t is expected that the
naval officers will refuse to tow her
TO Boston. unless she can be thorough
ly repaired.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-05-12
SPECIAL BUSINESS ITEMS.
IF YOU BUY A SINGER,


You will receive careful instruction
from a competent teacher at your
home.
You can obtain necessary accessories
direct from the company's Offices.
You will get prompt attention in any
part Of the world, as our offices are ev
erywhere and we give careful attention
to all customers, no matter where the
machine may have been purchased.
You will be dealing with the leading
company in the sewing machine busi-
ness, having an unequalled experience
and an unrivalled reputation-the
strongest guarantee of excellence.
Sold on easy payments. Repairing
done. B. BERGERSEN, Agent.
1914 Bethel Street, Honolulu.
City Carriage Company has removed
to the corner Of Fort and Merchant
SITS. Telephone No. 113. First-class
Carriages at all hours.
JOHN S. ANDRADE.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-05-12
FOR A TEST CASE
Difficulty in San Francisco lm-
migration Office.
JAPANESE CANNOT BE KEPT OUT
Present Method Of Evad.
ing the Law.
JAPANESE CANNOT BE KEPT OUT
Collision Between Employee and
Boarding House-keeper-
Justice Judd Interviewed.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, April 81
The local Commissioner of Immigra-
ton, Walter P. Stradley, has received
a telegram from Commissioner General
of Immigration Stump of Washington
that the evidence he has in the case
of the detained Japanese laborers who
arrived here last week from Victoria
was not sufficient for conviction.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-05-12
POPULAR CONCERT
Success Attained at Initial
Musicale.
OPERA HOUSE WELL FILLED
Solos and ChoruSeS Were
Well Received.
Minister Cooper Deserving of Gre.
dit-Thanks Due Those Who
Took Part.

The first popular concert by the Ho-
nolulu Choral Society was given at the
Hawaiian Opera House last night, and
was quite up to the expectations of the
great deal of work, and the members
and Professor Yarndley, who has in
structed them, deserve great credit for
the result last night. Much better eff
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-05-12
person misplacing Professor

Sciue person ulSpldClLS fTOISSSOT
Yarndley's music. was enough TO cause
a professional singer TO lose her voice.
Mrs. Tenney is a strong favorite in Ho-
nolulu, and her appearance last night
was a signal for a very generous ap
plause The violin obligato. played by
Professor Yarndley, added to the
pleasures of the song.
The closing number of the first part
of the program was composition by
Thiele, and which is appropriately
called Kaleidoscope for it affected
people differently, but to a number who
haunted the lobby during the inter
mission it was a painful ordeal, requir-
ing upwards of 40 minutes to pass
given point. Professor Berger can af-
ford TO let Thiele alone, except on long
and forced marches.
In the second part of the program
Mrs. Walbridge's contralto voice was
heard to good advantage in a pretty
ballad. She was literally applauded at
the close, but declined an encore. Orig
inally it was intended that Mrs. Wal
bridge would sing two songs, but this
was changed yesterday morning.
B. L. Marx received an ovation when
he finished his violin solo and grace
fully accepted an encore. His first
number was Richfeld's celebrated
Spanish Dance" and the players mas
terry of the instrument was far above the
average amateur, but his second num-
Der, ''Pizzicato," suffered by COMPARE
son. This is difficult enough at any time
and requires continued practice even
by professionals, and it was probably
through lack of practice by Mr.. Marx
that occasional false notes crept in
during his DerfOrmance
Especial mention must be made of
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-01-15
BENTON COUNTY'S DEBT.
County Clerk Walters Reports to the County Court
that Bentot's Indebtedness Exceeds Sixty
Seven Thousand Dollars.

Several ago informed its readers that the
county debt including outstanding warrants was
wards of s7oooo the statement of this correct IS
verified by the report Mr. Walters the county court last
Frdav The findings Wilson while examining the exsher
accounts unearthed pecuaes, rather
the county that plainly evidenced the fact that Benton
IN debt several thousand dollars than generally
pod These findings together with the figures created
talk areul the court requested
Mr. Waters to complete examination of the records and
reno the of affairs After several weeks spent IN
the examinations Waters reported the total debt JANUARY
9o to be There interesting facts brought
out bv the report and it published below in full
To THE HONORABLE County CoURT OF BENTON Co.. Or =
In eompancewt your the records and report
true condition regards the Indebtedness of Benton
county beg to you my findings as follows towt:
find by the financial exhibit for the hca year ending
uv g. 1886 that Indebtedness of Benton county outstanding
was AS this prior to the building OF the
house. and county being practically out Of debt
the said exhibit and took it basis tor the table
with. II r :
In the following table shown the expenditures and warrants
reened ner year. OF outstanding warrants at the
If each fiscal column showing the totals tor the
same items as given the clerks exhibit for the year.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-01-15
THE demand of President Mil

THE demand of President Mil
Ter, that a literary parsonage be
placed in charge of the college
printing department, is a unique
confession of the literary defcien-
cy in some members of the fac
u1ty. "A good printer is a.good
speller and comprehends the or
dinary rules of grammar, but the
possession of these attainments
can hardly entit1e one to be called
literary man, and in an institu-
ton of learning where the copy
is all furnished by professors, it
would seem that the prime re-
quisite of the printer would be
mere mechanical ability. Ac-
cording to President Miller, the
printing office should be chaired
with title of General Supervi-
sor of the Faculty's English. y
He is doubtless right in thinking
that such supervision is necessary,
but would not the wiser reform be
the changing of the faculty Mr..
Miller could not have intended
his confession to- apply to all the
faculty, for several of the profess
ors cannot be criticised in this
respect. He, however, can speak
authoritatively for one.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-01-15
PEOPLE GROWING TIRED.

The early days of the 1egisla-
ture do not promise we'll for the
desired economy. Already by
the action of populists and the
republican followers of the noto-
rious Simon, the people of Ore
eon have been unnecessarily tax
ed several hundred dollars by an
11npardonable delay in the organ
ization of the house.
The senate seems to be anxious
and determined to lop off expense
and Simon is careful that the
odium for any legislative extrav-
agance falls on the house. There
are active, wide awake and pub
lie spirited gentlemen on the low
er floor and they may be able to
guide legislation in the best in
terest of the state. But they will
have to do so against the opposi-
ton of Simon republicanism and
the moving spirit of popul1sm.
Some populists seem disposed to
break the chain of bossism that
has so far bound them, and live
up in a measure to their CAM
paign pledges.
The people have grown very
tired of the biennial farce 'legis-
1ative economy" as played at
Salem, and in these days when
they keenly feel any additional
burden of taxation, they will be
quick to discern the real offenders
and be ready to punish.