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The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-01-12
CHANGE THE SCHOOL HOURS.

Hawaii has always dealt kindly
with its schools, never failing to
adopt improvements when fnan-
ces and our peculiar conditions
make it possible to carry out
plans successfully carried out in
other countries. In this season for
making good resolutions the at
tentiOn of the Bureau of Educa-
ton has been called to the advis-
ability of making a change in the
hours of the school session in Ho-
nOlulu. In our public schools the
comfort of the pupils and teach
erS is one of the first cOnsidera-
tons, and nothing should be left
undone which will serve to make
the children better students and
assist the teachers in their well
directed efforts.
The teachers of this city are al
most unanimous in the opinion
that great benefit will be derived
by beginning the school session at
eight O'Clock and closing at one,
instead of holding to the present
plan of opening at nine O'Clock
and closing at two. Between the
hours of one and two is the most
trying time of the day, particular
ly during the warmer months, as
it is almost impossible to force
the mind to do active work at that
time. In the same space of time,
twice the amount of work can be
accomplished at an earlier hour in
the morning with half the effort.
With the usual intermissions dur
ing the school hours, the same
amount of time would be spent
in study, and to better advantage.
than when the last hour of the
school day, which is always the
hardest, must be dragged out
when the temperature is highest.
The innovation is urged particu-
larly in Honolulu because the pu-
pills as a rule are within a few
minutes walk of the school house.
and it is safe to assume that in
the majority of homes the break
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-01-12

fast hour is at such a time that no
hardship would be experienced by
children being obliged TO be at
the schools at eight O'Clock. In
the country districts, where many
children walk long distances, the
feasibility of the plan might be
seriously questioned. BY closing
the schools at one o'clock the pu-
pills as rule would be at home
for the midday meal, and have
the whole afternoon for rest and
recreation.
Particularly in a tropical eli
mate, mental exercise in the heat
of the day is a severe effort. and
an hour in the cool of the morn
ing is worth two of the hot hours
of midday and afternoon. Mental
energy of children in the school
room yields more readily to the
enervating pressure of hot day
than does the physical energy.
Considered from both sides, the
convenience in the home, and,
more important still, the good it
will do the children mentally and
physically, to say nothing of the
teachers, the change of the school
hours will be a most desirable in
nOvatiOn,
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-01-12

Should Hawaii be called upon to
mourn the death of one of its ma
tive sons in highest official life, it
could give no more notable or sin
cere expression of honor and re-
spect than the tribute paid to the
late United States Minister Viii
lis. In official detail the funeral
exercises of yesterday were among
the most impressive ever witnessed
in the country; but all this would
be as nothing if it were not every
where apparent that the honest SEN
timent of the people was being
voiced. Our citizens have express
ed, better than tongue OF pen can
portray, their appreciation of the
estimable character of the late Am
erican Minister. As the representa-
tive of the American Republic, as
the dean of the diplomatic corps,
as man among men, remarkable
national tribute has been offered,
beautiful in its unselfsh sponta
niety, and shrouded with grand
eur that comes from universal act
ion in which the petty affairs of
life are forgotten in the contempla-
ton of character built upon high
motives.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-01-12
WHARF AND WAVE.

The Pacific Mail wharf is jammed
with freight from end to end. Three.
large cargoes have been discharged
under its shed within the past few
days.
K. R. G. Wallace, one of the most
popular of the old-line pursers, went as
purser of the Kinau this morning. He
will fill that office during the absence
of Mr.. Beckley on the Coast.
The American ship S. P. Hitchcock,
Gates master, arrived in port yesterday
afternoon, 20 days from San Francisco.
During the first 10 days the Hitchcock
met with gale after gale, and thence
to port light winds were experienced.
The Hitchcock is here to load sugar for
New York. Captain Gates brought his
wife and children with him.
The Oregon steamer Monmouthshire
Captain w. A. Evans, arrived Satur-
day morning from Portland, via Vic
toria. She left Portland December
oath, and was IL days down from Vic
toria. Her cargo consisted of 500 tous
of flour, hay and general merchandise.
The Monmouthshire is scheduled to
leave at 6 this morning for Yokohama.
Commodore George Beckley will
leave on the Australia for San Francis
co to bring down the new Wilder
steamer Helene The following will be
the officers of the Helene on her voyage
from the Coast: George Beckley, mas
ter; Captain Fitzgerald of the Hawaii.
first officer; Captain George D. Freeth,
second officer; W. A. Johnson, chief
engineer.
The o. & o. s. S. Rio de Janeiro.
Captain Ward, locked at the Oceanic
wharf at $50 Sunday morning, 1Ok
days from Yokohama. She brought
3,1S9 packages, 27S tons of freight to
Honolulu, and had heavy cargo for
San Francisco. Passengers: Three
cabin for Honolulu and 5 through; II
Chinese and 129 Japanese for Homo
lulu. Chung Leong, Chinese immigra-
ton agent, returned European steer
age
Not in years, if indeed, ever before,
has the capacity of Honolulu Harbor
been so taxed as at present, and the
work of the Customs Department so
enormous and difficult. There are Sc
foreign vessels in port, nearly all of
which are either discharging or load
ing. They are doubled up in nearly al
of the open berths. There are, besides,
not less than dozen sailing vessels
due and hourly expected here.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-01-12

The monthly annexation meet
ings, which will take on much of
the character of an annexation
rally as the campaign progresses,
is an event that ought to draw out
large and representative audi
ences. Annexation is the one alb
sorbing question of the day, and
will continue to be for some
months to come. We take it that
the object of the speakers will be
to set forth the why and where
fore of the annexation necessities,
and not an expression of indi-
vidual opinion as to how we shall
best go about to accomplish the
result. The plan of campaign has
been clearly set forth, and it now
remains to increase the strength
of the marshaled forces. Men who
have opposed the movement are
thinking seriously, asking ques-
tons, and their questions should
be answered in the most cOnvinc-
ing manner possible.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-01-12
RUssIA'S TREATY WITH CHINA

After years of diplomatic efforts,
Russia now seems in a fair way to
obtain a foothold on the Chinese
coast that viii not only give a
winter harbor but also the control
Of large portion Of northern Chi
IA. This pleasant turn of affairs in
Russia's favor is believed to have
been brought about by the recent
treaty with China, the full terms
Of which have not been given to
the public, although certain point
ed conclusions drawn by correspon-
dents have not been denied. Re
cent London kilograms to Ameri-
can papers have intimated that the
London press for some time past
has sought to educate the British
mind to take a philosophical view
of Russia's aggression in Manchu-
ma, preparatory TO the announce
ment which may follow that Rus
STA has gained its point in the ORR
ent.
Advices now come from Hong
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-01-12

An English firm running a line
of steamers between Yokohama,
Victoria and Tacoma find that in
order to compete successfully with
the Nippon Yusen Kaisha better
class steamers must be put on, con-
sequently three larger and faster
steamers have been ordered from
London. The steamship companies
no doubt are somewhat disgruntled
on account of improvements which
competition necessitates, but we
who derive benefits from one of
the competing lines can offer no
complaint if our steamer service is
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-01-12

The city of Toronto has taken a
new departure in handling its mu-
niciple affairs, which if fully car
ried out will prove a complete
guard against fraud. All accounts
sent in for collection must be made
out on form supplied by the city
itself. on the back of which is the
following declaration, which must,
to ensure payment, be duly filled
up and subscribed to: II, =,
do solemnly declare that the within
account, ammounting to the sum
of 80. dollars, is correct; and
| do further declare that no mem
Der of the council or officer of the
corporation of the city of Toronto
has any interest whatever in a pri-
vate capacity, directly or indirect
ly, in said account, or in any part
of the work, goods or material men
toned therein, or in the money
hereby claimed ......" This is a
plan that would satisfy a Pingree
or Roosevelt, and if it were adopt
ed in the cities of the States, hood
lers' billets would be reduced to
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-01-12

1t now appears that one of the
main objects for forming the Re
public of Central America was to
secure the completion of the Me
aragua canal. The wisdom of this
confederation is now emphasized
by the discovery that Colombia,
aided by some indefinite foreign
power, seeks to possess the Coru
Islands and the Mosquito coast and
thus obtain control of the Central
American canal projects. Repre-
sentatives of the Central American
Republic are urging upon mem
bers of the United States Congress
the desirability of prompt action if
the United States has serious in
tentions of having hand in the
commercial development of the
isthmus. The United States is not
ably slow to act except when at
tackled, and it may come to pass
that the greed of Colombia may
waken some of the American law
from their indifferent;slum-
Der and bring about Legislation that
will assure the constructions Of the
canal and its control by North AM
erican States, of which the United
States will be the leading power.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-01-12

with no little reason when it says
that the Eastern question is pure
ly Russian affair, and the ques-
ton of the Dardanelles concerns
Russia only" At all events, Russia
lis always concerned whatever ma
ton turns its attention in that d.
rection. One thing is certain-the
Gar will never let 90 until the
Dardanelles are in his possession.
A St. Petersburg paper undoubt-
edly voices t he national sentiment
when it asserts that the loss of the
Dardanelles would put Russia back
a hundred years in her develop
ment. Then it gets boastful: eve
have been successful in isolating
Turkey from England. British in
tiuence need no longer be feared
in Constantinople, for Great Brit
ain has lost her prestige. Russia
now stands alone with Turkey. The
Sultan will not find assistance from
any European power. He must
come to terms, and there is little
doubt that he will fulfill our
wishes" For the Sultan to sue
cumb to the Gar would be a
slight step in advance for Turkey.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-01-12

The San Francisco Chronicle of
December 80 publishes story that
Senator Perkins will not have a
walk over in his election to the
United States Senate, having a
strong opponent in James A. Way
mire. Differences have arisen be-
tween the Senator and Mr.. Way
mire on account of the endorse
ment of Hon. Horace Davis as a
possible California candidate for
the Mckinley cabinet. The latter
and his friends feel that they have
been dealt with unfairly, and con
sequently are in the fight to stay.
Senator Perkins principal danger
seems to be in possible failure of
reelection on the first ballot. Many
representatives are pledged to re-
main with him on the first ballot,
but should a second be required
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-01-12

The suggestion that the Govern
ment provide an escort to accom-
pany the remains of the late Min
lister Willis to their last resting
place in Kentucky is one that
should be carried out if possible.
1t is an act which does not come
under the head of the strictly ne
cessary in official detail, yet it
would be a courteous attention to
the members of the family, whose
homeward trip must be a particu-
larly hard one, which the people of
this country would like to have ex-
tended.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-01-12

they are free to go over to another
1t seems hardly possible that after
SO many years in politics Mr.. Per
kins can be defeated on this occa-
sion, when his reelection seems to
be a matter of critical Importance
to some California interests.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-01-12

When anything happens in Tur-
key, Russia always looms up. And
when other powers desire to take
action against the Sultan it is said
that Russia objects. When Eng
land and her possible allies pro-
pose to make move we hear that
Russia stands in the way. This
counter play has been going on so
long that the Russian press speaks
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-01-12
CONTEMPORARIES on ANNEX
ALTON.

\ leading Canadian paper, the
Victoria Colonist, has decided that
the Hawaiian annexation sentiment
Is gaining ground in the United
States. and the Colonist can be de
pended upon TO take a fairly non
partisan view Of the situation. 1t
states that proposals for union
were not 50 emphahcally rejected
a. they were some time ago" and
sthe United States has become coy
and almost half accepts proposals
which she would not listen to
few months ago" To support these
statements quotations are given
from the New York Advertiser,
which until recently has bordered
on the Indifferent, although never
actually opposing the plan on ac-
count Of allegiance TO Mr.. HarTi-
son and the Republican party.
The Advertiser SAYS that as the
KEY to the North Pacific Hawaii
possesses an importance altogether
disproportonate TO It's population
and national wealth" This we are
pleased to see recognized, since the
California oracles have forgotten
all about this feature since the SUI
gar beet was unlocked. Continuing
the Advertiser SAYS: "Our trade
with Asia Is yet in its infancy, and
largely because of the lamentable
lack Of enterprise on the part of
the people of San Francisco; but
At Is certain ultimately to develop
into vast proportions. The Near
aqua canal may not be constructed
for a generation, but there is little
doubt Of It's eventual completion.
When the great ditch is finally dug
and when we shall have finally
gained our Just share of commerce
with the swar1ning millions of Chi
ma. Japan and other Eastern coun-
tries, the surprising value of Ha-
waii viii manifest itself. Its control
as a coaling station must be in the |
future alike indispensable to our
navy and to our rehabilitated mer
camille marine"
The Canadian contemporary can
not understand what Is meant by
the just share of commerce with
the swarming millions of China"
since the Americans have no one
to blame but themselves if they |
have not already obtained that
share. On the whole the astute ed
itor of the Colonist believes the
half way house viii be more bother
than it is worth, although no rea-
sons are given for this conclusion.
The embarrassments Hawaii can
bring upon the United States when
annexed are of decidedly imagin-
airy character. With this country
declared American territory, other
nations viii know enough to keep
their hands off, except in case Of
war, and in such an event the Unit
ed States cannot afford to lose the
advantage of having its Hawaiian
territory well prepared.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-01-12
Returns in Distress.

The Ke Au Hou returned at s o'clock
Sunday night in distress. She sailed
Saturday afternoon for Kukuihaele.
Early Sunday morning, when between
Maui and Hawaii, her water tank
burst, and all of it's precious con
tents quickly disappeared. There be-
ing no other tank on board of a size
to hold sufficient water, Captain Par
ker decided to return to port.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-01-12
COMPRESSED AIR.
novatiOn,

Perhaps the fact that Honolulu
street railway traffic is tied down
to mule teams causes a more than
passing interest in the develop
ment of the street Railway sys-
TENS of the United States and Eu-
rope. One of the noticeable feat
ures of the present line of pro-
gress, outside of Honolulu, is the
general desire to be rid of the
overhead electric system and do
away with the mass of overhead
wires, which if not properly cared
for are a public menace. The un-
foreground electric system has met
with fair success, but compressed
air as a motive power seems to
be making a Roadway which will
outstrip electricity. The compress
ed air motor has been introduced
in New York, and Herman Haupt,
one of the leading civil engineers
of that city, has the following to
say of the new departure: "The
compressed air ears successfully
operating on 125th street have
been in regular service since Aug
ust 3, performing a daily sched-
ule. These cars are nOiseless in
their operation. They are equip
ped with air brakes so that they
can be quickly stopped or gently
stopped. Each motor is indepen-
dent, so that nothing can happen
to disturb the entire line. They
can be gradually introduced into
service upon ordinary tracks of
the street railway companies, and
thus do away with all tearing up
of streets and all resulting dam
age to property interests"
The principal trouble with com
pressed air motors in the States
has been that defective air tanks
have caused serious explosions,
but it is noticeable that the air
motor has been in use for several |
years in France and Switzerland,
and proved there a practical sue
cess. Hence it is fair to believe |
that the failures of experimental |
cars in the cities of the States are
1ue to causes that can be averted
BY careful and honest workman
ship and faithful efforts to secure
fair test. 1t seems probable that
when the happy day arrives when
honolulu can make some improve
nent in its street railway, cleo
richly will be the motive power,
lut it is worth while to consider
he innovations which bright in
7entive minds are constantly
bringing out, and if a practical
system could be selected which
loes not require tearing up the
treets and weaving larger net
If overhead wires, that system
would be the most satisfactory.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-01-12
Pure

Rich, Red Blood. 1t will overcome that
tired feeling, create an appetite, give
sweet, refreshing sleep and make You
strong. 1t will build you up and enable
you to resist the enervating effects of
warm or changeable weather. Is not this
exactly what you want? Then take
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-01-12
! sYour

Blood pure? Do not pass by this question
with an evasive answer. 1t means much
to your health, your happiness, your use
fulness. Ii your blood is pure you will
be strong, vigorous, full of life and ambi-.
ton; your nerves will be steady. You
will have little need to fear disease If your
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-01-12
Blood

Is pure and you keep it so. Now is the
time to see that your blood is pure, and to
give it richness and vitality and the life
and strengthening properties which are
required, nothing can equal Hoods Sar-
saparilla. 1t makes
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-09
Y. NJ. C. Al. NOTES.

The auxiliary tea and conference last
evening was most enjoyable affair and
reflected much credit OH tho retiring pres
ident.
Ten men took part in the business
mems gymnasium class yesterday even
ing.
The class in business grammar will
meet at 7:3O sharp this eveaing.
Boys gymnasium class AZ 4 p. III. to-
day. the interest and Attendance at this
class is steadily increasing.
Evening prayer and praise service to-
night at $3.50 O'Clock. ALI men cordially
invited
There will be special meeting of the
board IF directors at office of President
NcClanahan o-night at T:S0 o'clock.
New members are joining the Associa.
ton constantly. Macy are SURPRISED Mt
the really excellent privileges afforded
by the Association. Our young men are
cordially invited to call and investigate
for themselves Now is the time to Join.
Payments can be made in installments.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-09
d. M. TAYLOR,
Halter and Furnisher,
1l2 Jefferson street.
CHICAGO PRODUCE MARKET.
Chicago, Dec. S.-The leading flu
lures ranged as follows:
STRICTLY Up-TO-DArE.
1l2 Jefferson street

Bonner's Restaurant, the leading res
taurant of the city, needs no recommen-
dation, as everything served is first-class
in every respect. The oysters you see
there are the finest ever brought to Ron
noke. You can get them served in every
conceivable manner. The lunch counter;
run in connection with the restaurant, is
certainly up-to dale. Visit this place
and get something good to eat. You 90
once and you will 90 the second time.
Breakfast 25 cents; dinner, 25 cents;
supper, 25 cents. Meal tickets, 81. j.
J. Catogni's restaurant
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-09
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.

Christmas Will soon be here.
Have you selected your pres
ents yet? Suppose you drop
in and let us show you our line
OF Christmas Goods.
Fancy Rocking Chairs, Ban
quet Lamps, Beautiful Onyx
and Turkish Tables, Ladies'
Writing Desks and Rugs of
every description of the most
exquisite designs. These apti-
cles make appropriate and val
liable presents and our large
collection is the most beautiful
to- be found in the city. CALI
In and let us show them to you.
0vERSTREET & THURMAN,
Phone 4O3. 1s and 30 Campbell Ave.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-09

After hearing some friends continually
praising Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
aud Diarrhoea Remedy, Curtis Feck, of
Ahaheim, Cal, purchased bottle of it
for his own Use and is now as enthusi-
astic over its wonderful work as anyone
can be- The 20 and so CT MT sizes for sale
by II. G. Barnes, "He puts up prescrip-
tions''
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-09

ALL PERSONS troubled with coughs.
colds. hoarseness. sore throat, etc., will
find immediate relief by using Smith
Bros. Cough Drops. Public speakers and
singers are invited to try them One of
these drops put into the mouth before
going to bed loosens the phlegm and
causes the patient TO enjoy :, comfortable
nights sleep. For sale by j. ]. CA
TOGNT
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-09

We have the largest stock of Furniture,
Carpets, Curtains, China and Glassware
TO be found in Roanoke. The Z. H. Stew
art furniture Company.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-09
HAD A PLEASANT VISIT.

HAD a PLEASANT VlSIT
r. II. Edmunds and wife, of Baltimore,
left yesterday for North Carolira, after a
pleasant visit to DIR. John l.. Doggett.
Mr.. Edmunds is the editor of the Man
ufacturers Record, II iourna! of world
wide reputation.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-09
USUAL FOOLISH WOAfEN

Sing Sing, n. y, Dec. SIN Warden
Sage mail are delivered every day let
Lers from all over the country for Marti n
Thorn. The letters never reach the pris
oner. Most of them are from women,
who tender their sympathy and assure
him they think Mrs. Mack rs guilty as
he Thorn knows nothing of the interest
these cranks.ar taking in him.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-09
OF INTEREST TO COLoRED FOLKS

Tom Gladman, of Lynchhurg, and we'll
known among the colored population of
Roanoke, died yesterday morning of
typhoid pneumonia, aged &c years He
was barber, having been in business in
Lynchburg for himself more than l,alf a.
century.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-09
SENATOR HANNA

SENATOR HANNA ILL. q:
Washington, Dec. 8.@Senator Hanna
was obliged to take to. his bed to-day.
Physicians were called in and prohibited
anyone from seeing him
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-09

We pride ourselves on keeping the
BEST of everything in our line and in
making prompt delivery Look ont for
the belled teams. w. X. ANDREWS
s. CO., COAL AND WOOD DEAL.
ERS, 2l9 Salem avenue
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-09

THE BELLED TEAMS ARE. Still,
RUNNING. w. X. ANDREWS a. co.
the OLDEST FIRM OF COAL AND
WOOD DEALERS in the city, are AT
THE OLD STAND, 2l9 Salem avenue,
ready to serve you on short notice.