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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-27
ARE GOOD EVEN THOUGH THE
TREATY FAILS.
Speaker Reed Will Not Use His Iniid-
ence Against the Resolution and the
House Committee is Favorable.

The news was brought to the city
on the City of Peking, Christmas iay,
that the discussion on the Hawaiian
annexation treaty has been put off un-
til January 4th.
Senator Davis, chairman of the For
eign Relations committee, believes the
treaty has a good chance of success,
if proper consideration is given it.
The slight uncertainty about here
being two-thirds of the Senate in ia
vor of the ratification of the Hawaiian
treaty renders the attitude of the
House foreign affairs committee tow
ard annexation matter of great I'M
portance.
Speaker Reed being opposed to an
nexation, his opposition, il it were his
intention to put it into concrete form,
would first appear in the committee,
and it might then be very doubtful If
an annexation joint resolution could
be got from the committee. The usa-
al method of smothering things in the
house is through the committees, and
where many measure has been bur-
led. Speaker Reeds influence with his
committees is great, not that they
fear him, but because they respect
him, and a suggestion from him caus-
es hesitancy and delay, If not acGui-
essence.
The attitude of the foreign affairs
committee in this matter. therefore,
confirms the statement that Mr.. Reed
is not using the power of his position
to antagonize annexation. At 'he
meeting of that committee recently.
the subcommittee were appointed by
the chairman. The subcommittee in
charge of the Hawaiian matter are
Mr.. Hit, the chairman, Mr.. Smith and
Mr.. Dinsmore. The two Republicans
are in favor of annexation, and if the
Senate fails to ratify the treaty, ay
reason of the support falling just be-
low the necessary two-thirds, joint
resolution providing for annexation
will be promptly reported, and it win
be pressed for action in the House.
The rules of the House are such that
action on any matter may depend very
much upon favorable action by the
committee on rules in giving it zine
for consideration. There Mr. Reeds
opposition might manifest itself If it
were aggressive, but one of the least
proba BILE things is that he would deny
the consideration of this subject for
which there is a general demand. The
prospects are, therefore, that even
though the treaty fails of ratification
by the Senate, annexation will be &c
cOmplished through the joint action
of the two houses and the president.
with no more than the opposition rhat
comes from individuals and the oppo-
sition of the lobby.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-27
Prizes for Stories.

The Literary Circle of the Kilohana
Art League offer $25 for the best Is
land story, and $40 for the next best
Island story, to be awarded on the fol-
lowing conditions:
First.-Each story must not exceed
$500 words.
Second.-It must not have been pre-
viously published.
Third-It must have a distinctly Is
land flavor.
Fourth.-It must be typewriter.
Fifth.-Each story must be signed
with a fictitious name, and the real
name enclosed in sealed envelope.
Both must be sent on or before Feb
ruary 1, 1898, to Mr.. C. w. Dickey,
Secretary of the Kilohana Art League,
Honolulu.
Sixth.-Any person residing in these
Islands may compete for the prizes.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-27
Is ENCOURAGED BY a Liberal
PATRONAGE.
The First Check Drawn was Gift of
President Jones to the Hawaiian
Board

The Bank of Hawaii opened for bus
mess this morning. The new institu-
ton was accorded a liberal patronage.
The first check drawn on the new
concern was made out by President
Jones for $500 and payable to the Ha-
waiian Board. Treasurer w. w. Hall
has thanked Mr. Jones for his gener-
Gus gift on behalf of the board.
While the interior of the new IN
stitution is not completed as yet, it
bears the appearance of bank. \
long counter extends from the main
entrance of the rear Office. The rail-
ing with the various windows for the
cashier and tellers win arrive shortly
from the States.
p. c. Jones has the general man.
agement of the bank. His office is in
the rear of the building. Edwin a.
Jones. the cashier will act as paying
teller until the bank has been start
ed. c. H. Cooke, son of c. NJ. Cooke,
is the receiving teller. Charles Hus-
tace is head book-keeper and Frank
c. Atherton. son of j. b. Atherton,
will make the collections and be in
charge of the safe deposits.
The Bank of Hawaii, Limited, has
taken out charter under act of 1894,
and duly incorporated December II,
1897, having a subscribed capital of
100000, seventy-five percent of which,
or 100000, has been paid up.
The officers of the bank elected for
the first year are as follows: Presi-
dent, p. c. Jones; vice president, J. b.
!Atherton: cashier, Edwin A. Jones;
secretary, C.. II. Cooke; auditor, Geo.
r. Carter
All the above officers, except the au-
ditor, who is not stock holder, are
ex-officio directors. The directors In
clude II. Waterhouse, F. w. Macfar-
lane, c. Bosse, f. d. Tenney, T. May.
The bank is prepared to furnish ex-
change in nearly all parts of the
world and also prepared to issue let
ters of credit on all parts of the world
through their correspondents, Wells,
Fargo G. Co.'S bank of San Francisco.
The bank has taken over the safe
| deposit boxes of the Hawaiian Safe
Deposit and Investment Company.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-27
COL, MACFARLANE SAYS 1T is
FRIENDLY.
Favors Annexation but Wants Fair
Play for the Natives-The Latest
Advices-The Tell Tale Stocks.

Col. George X. Macfarlane arrived
on the S. S. City of Peking on Christ
mas morning, and will probably re-
main in the city for some time now.
During his absence on the Coast he
has been quite busy purchasing new
equipments for the hotel, and arrang-
ing for the stimulation of tourist ira
vel, which has been much neglected
of late years. Col. Macfarlane brings
some good news concerning the situa-
tion at Washington. Said he in an
interview:
"Annexation papers have been very
unnecessarily alarmed over the at
tude of Senator Hoar of Massachu-
setts. He was counted as a friend of
annexation until he presented the pc
tition of the native Hawaiians in the
Senate, and then excitable people at
once jumped at the conclusion that he
was set against annexation. Such Is
not, however, the case. Late advices
from Washington received just be-
fore the Peking sailed from San Fran
cisco indicate that the venerable SEN
ator is as strongly in favor Of annex
alton as ever. but he Is so kindly dis
posed toward the native Hawaiians
that he wants them to have fair play
1t was to show his interest in their
welfare that he presented their petit
ton, and not as a sign of hostility to
the annexation measure.
Indeed, when I left San Francisco
the general belief seemed to be that
the outlook for annexation was very
bright. Sugar stocks have been stead
lily stiffening ever since Congress OPP
ened. and they are more sensitive TO
the inner workings of Congress than
even the newspapers. Of course we
are not going to get annexation with
out a Struggle. for therel.ar Far more
potent factors than the native Hawaii
an protest at work against it. 1t may
be long battle, but eventually an
nexation will come. and no power will
eb strong enough to stop it.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-27
A SILVER WEDDING.
Rev. Alexander and Mrs. Macintosh
Pass the Quarter Century.

Yesterday the Rev. Alexander and
Mrs. Macintosh reached the twenty
fifth year of their welded life. \
quarter of a century of married life
is long time and an honorable time,
but when that quarter of century
has been devoted to good work, as it
has been in the case of these two peo-
pie, it is very honorable one indeed.
If ever two people set out on their
life career to try to do good, those two
did, and there are many on these Is
lands, many in far distant countries,
too, who owe to Mr.. and Mrs. Mackin-
tosh the happiness, and, in many cas-
es, the success they now enjoy. They
have truly gone forth, and, during
their career here, have fed the hungry
and clothed the naked.
This is only looking at the clerical
side. AS an educator of Hawaiian
youths, Mr.. Macintosh has been
wonderfully successful, and his name
is loved and revered from one end Of
the Islands to the other. 1t is the
kindly, genial heartiness of the whole
souled man, which has put him in the
place he occupies, not only among
those of his own faith, but among all
faiths in the community.
OF lady it is hardly the province
of a newspaper to speak, but it may
be allowed % say that Mrs. Macllln-
tosh has ever been a thorough help
mate to her husband, and pattern
to pastors wives.
The Star wishes hearty congratula-
tions to the honored and honorable
pair. The many silver gifts presented
yesterday testify to their popularity
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-27

Don't be persuaded into buying lin
iments without reputation or merit
Chamberlain's Pain Balm costs no
more, and its merits have been proven
by test of many years. Such letters
as the following from L. G. Bagley,
Hueneme, Cali, are constantly being
received: "The best remedy for pain
have ever used is Chamberlain's Pain
Balm, and 1 say so after having used
it in my family for several years" 1t
cures rheumatism, lame back, sprains
and swellings. For sale by all drug
gists and dealers. Benson, Smith e.
Co., wholesale agents for the Hawa-
iian Islands.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-27
WON MANY DOLLARS.

The Bennington boys made Il cIcali
sweep in the aquatic sports in the har-
Dor on Christmas day. About $500
changed hands, so it is said,
The ten oar cutter race was the first
event. The Bennington boat kept the
lead from start to finish.
The Bennington ash-lighter crew
won easily. propelling their craft with
ten scoop shovels.
The four cared dingy was won by
the Bennington after an exciting .acc.
The Baltimore led until the home
stretch was reached when they were
outspurted by their opponents.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-27

After hearing some friends contin-
ually praising Chamberlain Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, Cur
tbs Fleck, of Anaheim, California,
purchased bottle of it for his own
use and is now as enthusiastic over
its wonderful work as anyone can be.
For sale by all druggists and dealers.
Benson, Smith & Co., wholesale ag-
ents for the Hawaiian Islands.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-27
LANDS FOR SALE.

Several pieces of land in suburb
of Honolulu, near Kamehameha school
commands a good view of the city and
of Pearl Harbor, from one-half an ac-
re to eighteen or twenty acres in ex-
tent. A good opportunity for inves-
tors to get land cheap and direct from
owners, without the added per cent
of the middle-man.
Apply to f. NJ. NAKUINA,
No. 1S Hotel Street.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-27
WHERE BRIDES ARE ALWAYS IS

A Parsons preacher conducted three
weddings the other day and all of the
brides were exactly the same age. In
Parsons the girl who passes IS with
out getting married is laid on the
shelf as a back number, and few pa
rents will allow their daughters 10
marry before that age. Seattle Beer
keeps the old young. Criterion Sa-
loon. Phone 1888.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-27
ONE WEEK OF PRAYER.

There will be week of prayer at
the Yougn Mems Christian Association
hall next week. Union meetings Will
be held every day at II o'clock except
ing Saturday. Meetings will also be
held in the Central Union, Methodist
and Christian churches at 1880 each
evening
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-27
HAS STOOD THE TEST.

The Criterion barber shop has stood
the ordeal of "the test" and is now
as firmly established and literally pat
ronized as any shop. The expert op-
orators always make it pleasure 10
be groomed by them, instead of maxi
ing the attempt at home.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-27
THE BANK OF HAWAII, LIMITED

At a meeting of the Incorporators
of the Bank OF Hawaii. Limited, held
in Honolulu, December II, 1897, it was
voted to accept the Charter granted
by the Minister of the Interior.
The following officers have been
elected to serve for the first year:
President, =. c. Jones.
Vice President, j. h. Atherton.
Cashier, Edwin A, Jones.
Secretary. c. III. Cooke. =.
All of whom are eX-ofiicio directors.
Directors-H. Waterhouse. T. May,
c. Bosse, i. w. Macfarlane, f. ID. Ten
ney.
Auditor, George r. Carter.
c. II. COOKE,
Secretary.
Honolulu, December "a, 1897.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-27
THE wINCHELLs TO LEAVE.

Assistant Engineer Winchell of the
flagship Baltimore, it is understood.
will be transferred to some other ship.
He will leave on the Adams next week
for San Francisco to report for duty.
Mrs. Winchell and son, who have been
in Hawaii for several months may also
leave for San Francisco shortly after
the sailing of the Adams.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-27
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.
HaWGIIGN CYCLE Z UFG. co.
3l2 Fort street. Telephone No. 565,
Opposite Levers & Cookies.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-27
WHEELNfEN'S RETREAT.

This is the name given to the Cri-
terion Barber Shop. They find the ar
lists always ready to give them
thorough grooming of beard or hair,
with shampoo, which has the same
effect as rub down" by an experi-
enced trainer.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-27
COMING EVENTS.

New Year's eve dance at Indepehd-
ence Park pavilion
Bicycle race meet at Cyclomere on
Saturday evening.
A grand concert at Y. NJ. c. A. hall
next Monday evening.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-27
ABOUT CENTRAL UNION.

AT the meeting of the Cleaners in
the Central Union church parlors this
afternoon the Inland China Mission
will be discussed.
A service preparatory to the com
munion will be held at the church on
Wednesday evening. The church will
vote on the names propounded by the
pastor at the morning service yesrer-
day.
Rev. and Mrs. d. p. Birnie will be
at home in the afternoon and evening
of Thursday.
There will be prayer meeting at the
Palama chapel on Friday evening.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-27
ICE HOUSE GOODS.

At the California Fruit Market-Ca-
be found at all times
the choicest fruits and all kinds of
poultry and game. Fresh goods re-
ceived on every steamer.
P. G. CAMARINOS,
Corner Of King and Alakea SITS.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-27
A GOOD RECORD.

During the As hours ending at 1870
this morning, but 81 arrests were
made by the police, and of that num-
ber 90 per cent were for over-indul-
gence in Christmas cheer.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-27
SUITABLE PRESENTS.

Real lace handkerchiefs, hand run
black lace scarfs, Irish point tea
cloths, and don't fail to see the hem
med stitch andkerchiefs for IS cents
a box, at Sachs.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-27
OUT OF COMMISSION.

The cruiser Philadelphia was Eut
out of commission at Vallejo last
week. No orders had been received
regarding repairs to be made.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-27
IT'S FASHIONABLE

To serve Rainier Beer" and that's
why so many families have one or
more cases of Rainier Beer on hand.
When their supply runs short they
telephone 7S3
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-27
ADAMS LEAVES NEXT WEEK.

1t was learned today that the Unit
ed States steamship Adams, which ar
rived from Hilo last week, would leave
Honolulu for San Francisco on Janu-
arV 4
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-27
EXAMINER CORRESPONDENT.

Robert w. Shingle of The Star staff
has been appointed correspondent for
the San Francisco Examiner for the
Hawaiian Islands. He took charge On
Christmas day.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-27
A YOUNG LAWYER.

A son was born to the wife of At
torney William A. Henshall yesterday.
Mother and child are doing nicely.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-27
FOR SALE.

A number of Hawaiian bred mules,
broken and unbroken.
P. r. ISENBERG.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-27

and will be pleased to
see all his old friends,
as we'll as new ones.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-24
A Peculiar Optical Illusion.

A correspondent of Photographic
journal, in speaking Of the special in
terest that attaches to the Roentgen
rays among photographers, who often
are not in position to invest in elabo-
rate and expensive sets OF apparatus,
says iu is not generally known that by
means of a very simple optical illusion
an almost perfect imitation of the won
ders of photography can be shown with
out the trouble and expense OF induc-
ton coils, tubes or fluorescent screens.
All that is necessary is to take small
feather from a pheasant or turkey and
holding it close to the eye look through
the radiating ribs at the end OF the
feather at the fingers Of the hand held
up toward the sky or against the win
dow. The flesh of the fingers will then
appear to be transparent, with the
opaque bone running down in the CEN
ter, as shown by the true photograph. Ii
it is desired to exhibit the phenomenon
by gaslight, a piece Of ground glass
must be held in front Of the flame TO
diffuse the light.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-24
Chinese Conservatism.

Many tales have been told of the un-
willingness of the Chinese to see the
advantages of the introduction of the
telegraph into China. A telegraph jour-
nal now adds to the number by the re-
cital Of an incident connected with the
first cable along the coast from Picking
to Shanghai Soon after the cable was
laid lottery drawing came off in Pc
king, in which many of the residents OF
Shanghai held tickets. One of the gam
blers so far overcame his distrust of the
cable as to have the winning numbers
sent him, and he bought the tickets
bearing them from his more skeptical
townsmen, realizing a small fortune on
the transaction Not long after there
was a scanty crop of rice in the upper
provinces, and Shanghai merchant
telegraphed to Picking instructions to
buy heavily. The ultimate result was
that he sold out at an immense profit
and retired ON an independently. BY de-
grees it began to dawn on the Chinese
that it was just as well not to tear down
telegraph wires, as the telegraph was
fairly good thing to have around.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-24
A Famous Old Church.

AT Alexandria, Va, stands an ancient
ehsrch in nearly its original condition,
Christ church, whose architect bore the
name OF Wren-not, however, Sir Chris
topher. 1t was completed in 1878. In
November, l7ss, the vestry, of whom
George Washington was one levied an
assessment Of 81, 1856 pounds of tobacco
to build two churches, Christ church
being one. The specifications called for
shingles of juniper, mortar to be two
thirds lime and one-third sand, the
pediments to be in the Tuscan, and
altar, pulpit and canopy in the Ionic,
order. Washington was the purchaser
Of pew No. 5, for $50 los.
The old records show some curious
entries: Two pounds ten shillings was
collected OF Bryan Fairfax in 1870 for
killing deer out of season." and
Thomas Lewis was fined shillings for
hunting on the Sabbath" The money
thus collected went for the support of
the poor, the lame and the blind, and
buried the dead. The old records show
that seats were assigned according to
lam VI III upCCiol IcdSOub Ouc Oub&u-
nab Edwards officiated as sexton, to the
entire satisfaction Of the congregation.
The old edifice had neither chimney nor
fireplace until 1912, foot stoves furnish
ing the only warmth. The most con-
spicuous families in the early history Of
Virginia were worshipers at Christ
church-the Adamses, Herberts, Gus
tises, Blackburns, Carlyles, Muirs,
Broadwaters. Alexanders and others
equally prominent.
General Robert E. Lee attended Sun
day school and was baptized and con-
firmed in this church, and a tablet to
his memory adorns the eastern wall.
During the occupancy Of Alexandria
by the Federal troops the rector and
many of the parish fled within the Con-
federate lines The church was held by
the military authorities. A large mound
in the churchyard marks the resting
place Of "a Confederate soldiers who
died in Federal hospitals in Alexandria.
-Harper's Weekly.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-11-24
Not Tall Enough.

Just at the time when vague reports
were beginning to creep abroad that
Germany was meditating fresh extern
sion Of her frontier at the expense OF
Holland Dutch official of high rank
happened to be visiting the court OF
Berlin, and among other spectacles got
up to amuse him review was organized
at Potsdam.
"What does your excellency think OF
our soldiers?" asked Prince Bismarck as
one of the regiments came marching
past in admirable order.
"They look as if they knew how to
fight, replied the visitor gravely, but
they are not quite tall enough.
The prince looked rather surprised,
but made no answer, and several other
regiments filed past in succession, but
the Dutchmans verdict upon each was
still the same, mot tall enough.
At length the grenadiers OF the guard
made their appearance-a magnlhcen'
body Of veterans, big and stalwari
enough to have satisfied even the giant
loving father of Frederick the Great,
but the memorable critic merely said,
"Fine soldiers, but not tall enough.
Then Prince Bismarck rejoined
"These grenadiers are the finest men II
our whole army. May l ask what your
excellency is pleased to mean by saying
that they are not tall enough?"
The Dutchman looked him full in TIT
face and replied, with significant EN-
phasis, 81 mean that we can flood ou
country ~ feet deep. London Tit