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Evening journal., 1897-08-30
LAST oE lie WILD eIRps.
They Are Being Exterminated All
over the World.


The Smithsonian Institution sounds
anote of alarm. 1t declares that civilized
man is sweeping the wild birds off the
face OF the earth at such rate that
before long hardly any species of feath-
cred creatures win survive save those
which are domesticated. The next few
wears must witness the extinction OF
many species already becoming rare,
while during the last quarter of a cen
tury scores of other species have been
totally extirpated. Thus is threatened
a great change in the fauna of the
world-a change that is only too apt
to be attended by results most dam
aging to the interests of mankind.
Take, for example, that wonderful
bird called the "rhea," which repre-
sents the ostrich on the American con-
tinent. Though already becoming rare,
the survivors of this magnificent spe-
cies are being hunted systematically
in Argentina and North Patagonia for
the sake of their feathers. And what
do you suppose the long and handsome
feathers are used for? For millinery ?
Not bit of it. They are employed
in the manufacture of feather dust
ers. Thus it appears that one of the
most beautiful creatures placed on the
earth by a beneficent Creator for the
benefit and admiration of mankind is
to be destroyed forever for the sake
of cheapening the production of feather
busters.
The famous Labrador duck used to
be common enough in the markets OF
the United States, migrating in winter
as far south as New England. In sum
mer it was plentiful along the Labrador
coast and about the mouth Of the
St. Lawrence river. Like the elder
duck, to which it was allied, it bred OF
rocky islets. where it was safe from
foxes and other carnivorous quadru
peds. But sportsmen visited the isleti
annually and destroyed the breeding
birds wholesale. They had no asylum
to turn to, the shore of the mainlant
being infested by four-footed enemies
and the result was inevitable.
The well-l5nown Carolina paroquets
the only parrots native TO the Unite,
States, are near to final extinction
Formerly they ranged all over the east
ern part Of this country, as far nortl
as New York and westward to Texas
At present the few survivors are con
fined to remote parts of southern FloI
ida and the Indian territory. The spe
cies has been wiped out in a most ruth
less and wanton manner. These littl
birds sleep inside of hollow stump!
hanging by their beaks, which ar
stuck into crevices. A while ago tn
so-called passenger pigeon" flew b
millions in the Ohio valley as far eas
as Massachusetts,. Now only few {
them are left. They have been shot b
wholesale, and while they lasted wei
commonly utilized for shooting froi
traps.-Boston Transcript.
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
FIGHTING IN INDIA.
An Attacking Force at Shinwari Is
Repulsed-
I'VE KILLED AND MANY WOUNDED.
Iuch Anxiety Is Felt For the Safety OF
Women and Children Near the Ziarct
sanitarium, and Military Pro-
lection Is Asked For.

Bombay, Aug 30.-Little fresh news
las been received here from the from
Ter. An attack has been made on Shin
Fari, In the Samana range, but the at
acking force was repulsed. losing five
,illed and many wounded. There is
considerable excitement among the
ribes along the Bolan route to Quetta.
nd the telegraph wires have again been
ut. 1t is reported that the tribesmen
re gathering near the Ziaret santa
ium, and much anxiety Is felt regard
lg the safety of the ladies and children
here. as the railway officials are ask
ng for military protection for their
roperty. If the route is considered safe.
he ladies' and children at the santa
ium will be brought away, but other
yise troops will be sent from Quetta to
rotect them.
The column under Colonel Gordon,
yhich was dispatched to the Samana
istrict, is composed entirely of native
roops and is fully equipped with med
pal, commissariat and transport serv-
,es. It has orders to force the Kohat
ass if necessary.
Rumors are current tending TO throw
oubts upon the genuineness of the
Mrs reply to the viceroy of India re-
arding the completely Of Afghan sub
bets in the uprising.
The disarming of the Khyber rifles,
'hich formed a part of the garrison at
amrud. was a complete surprise, but
he orders were obeyed without any
rouble.
Much individual firing into the camp
Jamrud has taken place, as many
8 100 stray shots having been fired at
le Outposts in single night. Some OF
hese shots were fired at so short a
ange that three native officers who
fere on watch were killed. It speaks
-ell for the discipline and obedience
Maintained in the camp that not a sin
le shot was fired in reply.
hot Weather Affects Troops.
The hot weather is extremely trying
ut the health and spirits Of the troops
re good. Fears are expressed Of th'
al of Russian, northwest Of Mardan
ne whole district being in the hands
the enemy.
General Wodehouse has gone from
ardan 10 Russian, where the force
hich now amounts to 1000 men, Will
70 guns, will be strengthened.
Confirmation has been received Of tn
imors that the Afridis are quarrelinl
inong themselves over the division o
le booty taken from the captured forts
My about 500 of them have been lef
guard the Khyber pass. the other
aving dispersed to seek supplies 0
I-ovisions. This Is probably the reaso'
r the cessation of hostllities.
Il The general idea here is that if furthe
slay occurs In Furnishing the Afridii
r which purpose at least 10000 me
'e required. there will be a general Ut
sing on an enormous scale. extendin
ON Orakzailand to ZainUkht beyon
aram and into Wariristan, despite th
essence Of the British field force in th
)chi valley east Of Russian. Betwee
uner and the Indus the tribes appea
be disinclined 10 join the rebellion.
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
NEw TRIoK 10 DRAW TRApE.
shrevd business Man who Takes Ad-
vantage OF Human Curfosfty.

shrevvd business Man who Takes Ad-
vantage OF Human Curiosity.
On a street off one Of the main thor
oughfares a plainly-clad young man
stood gazing into the window of shoe
shop. A messenger boy, thinking the
object of the young mans attention
must be something worth seeing,
stopped and gazed, too. The pair were
Joined by clerk on his way to lunch,
and presently quite little crowd had
swarmed up. There was nothing spe-
cial to see, after all; just tiers of com
monplace shoes, with labels announcing
their prices. AS fast as the people in
the crowd found that it wasn't one of
those idiotic mechanical toy monkeys,
or live sparrow-the latter is a great
curiosity in a window-they passed on.
One or two, perhaps, went into the shop
for further inspection of some pair of
shoes that had caught their fancy.
The young man waited until the
crowd had quite melted away. Then he
strolled on to the next corner. A strag-
Cling group of men turned past him and
toward the shOeshop. He overlook
them and walked hriskly until he
reached the window that seemed to at
tract him. There he stopped short and
began to gaze at the shoes with an
earnestness that was conspicuous.
Every one of the crowd following
J paused TO investigate the attraction.
One of them went into the store to
look further. The rest went on, the
young man with them as far as the
corner.
A dozen times an hour, all through
that afternoon, was the performance
repeated. At six o'clock the youth him
| self entered the store.
Everything satisfactory, l hopew
he said to the well-dressed man near
| the door.
"Quite so. Come again tomorrow" :"
was the answer And the well-dressed
individual handed the youth large,
white coin.-Chicago Times-Herald.
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
s,re.a,ne Ran WRECKS Train.

Alton, Ills, Aug. sO.-The midnight
5ecial on the Chicago and Alton was
'recked in the outskirts of this city by
ae spreading of a rail. Fireman c. A.
5hnson OF Bloomington had an arm
-oken and received serious injuries.
'nglneer Rafferty, also of Blooming
n. was injured internally. No passen-
srs were hurt Damage, $4,000. The
igine and baggage car We're complete
wrecked by going down an embank-
ouf
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
what He Was Good For.

"Why do they keep that old man
nround here?" inquired the porter's
friend. superciliously, observing an
aged individual in shirt sleeves, who
sat scrlbbling at desk. What's he
good for?"
Good for about S3,OoO,oOO, you
chump," replied Dennis, scornfully.
That's the old man."
And such are the eccentricities Of
our language that the friend under
stood without more words.-WashirS-
ton Times
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
I,illed hr nn EIectrIo Cnr.

Attieboro. Mass. Aug. sO-Frank
ontneau, a jeweler. living at 65 Car
enter street. was Killed on the track Of
,e Pawtucket and North Attieboro
ectric road. He had evidently collided
ith some unknown wheelman. and. be-
X Knocked senseless upon the track,
as struck by the last car from Paw
icket for North Attleboro. which
.ushed in his skull.
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
ror a Surveillance Of AnarcblIls.

Paris. Aug. sO.-The Depeche Colo
ale says that Germany and Spain are
wing to induce America, Great Britain
1d switzerland to join IN the European
.easures for the surveillance of an
-chists. 1t is expected that a dlplo-
attic conference on the subject will
.ortly be held at Brussels.
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
Rnssln 10 use Her own ve.sel..

Washington, Aug. S0.-Consul General
Karel, at St. Petersburg. informs the
state department that a measure has
been sanctioned by the emperor Of Rus
sia providing that after jan /. 1900, all
coastwlge trade Of Russia must be car
ried In Russian vessels, with the ex-
coption Of salt from the Black and
Azov seas, to ports on the Baltic A
similar law was passed in 1890, but has
remained a dead letter.
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
vhv ue lfarricd uer.

A story is told of governor general
of India who one day missed his wife
from the room and said: where is
lMaria?" Dear me. john" said his
sister. "you don't seem happy If Maria
is out of the room for an hour" "Tm
not" he answered; that's why mar.
ried her."-Chicago Inter Ocean.
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
Plan TO Pnrnhhso PnIestine.

Basel Land. Switzerland. Aug 3d.
he Zionist congress- has opened here.
alegates from various parts OF Europe
he in attendance Among other sub
cts the congress will discuss the plan
the purchase of Palestine and the
.ttlement there OF the Jews. DR.. Herzl,
10 originator of the scheme. and Dr..
.ordau were elected presidents.
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
rnll Frorn a TrnIn .

Saratoga, Aug. S0.-A stranger. ap-
parently 20 years old. believed 10 have
fallen from a train. was found dead a
few miles north Of Mechanicsville. Let
ters were found in his pockets indicat-
ing that he was Charles Wilson. an at
tache Of the Dwyer racing stable. Coro-
ner Hudson has charge Of the remains
at Mechanicsville
Evening journal., 1897-08-30

who had disappeared from his home.
He is 20 years of age, dark eyes and
hair, smooth face and slender built. In
formation of his Whereabouts can be
left at Frick's grocery store, at Seventh
and French streets.
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
want nuty on Corn Abollshed.

Marseilles. Aug. SO.--A peaceful dem
orstration. in which 5000 persons, head
ei by tho mayor and several deputies
participated. took place here II was
decided to send a resolution 20 the gov
erninent in favor Of the abolition OF the
duty on corn.
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
shlnnrecl,ed saIlor. landed

i london. Aug. 30.-A dispatch from
ontevideo says that the British steam
Oravia has brought 90 that port the
ew of the British steamer .Coro Coro,
fore reported ashore in the English
ROWS. straits Of MAGELLAN.
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
Ont TO Pieces hr a Train.

New York Aug. 3O.-Samuel Dwyer
while taking desperate chances to es-
cape from policeman who was pur-
suing him in Hoboken n. j.. was cut to
pieces by a train on the Erie railroad.
Dwyer and a number Of others We're
members of a gang which con3regates
at the corner of Seventh and Monroe
streets, Hoboken. Three policemen de-
scended upon the gang Dwyer and two
others fled. They raced along Seventh
street to where the street crosses the
Erie tracks. Here was a train approach
ing. Dwyer's companions crossed the
tracks in safety. Dwyer hesitated but
seeing the police almost upon him, turn
ed just as the locomotive reached him.
He leaped for the pilot. but missed his
footing and rolled down in front of the
passed over his body, tearing it to
pieces.
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
The other ainn's House.

Much better, isn't it, to own your
own home and pay no rent?"
''It is in a general way, but it has its
disadvantages. A fellow can't go
around driving nails anywhere he
pleases in the woodwork of his own
house, you know" - Cincinnati En-
uuirer
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
Mohhed tho umnlre.

columbus, O., Aug. sO.--Umpire Man
,sau was mobbed by the crowd at the
nse OF the game, but escaped with a
.ght cut on the head Six policemen
corted him from the grounds. Score;
5lumbus, 4; Milwaukee, s.
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
A Snft Ansrrer.

Mr.. Benham-I wish l were single
again.
Mrs. Benham-You horrid wretch.
What would you do II you were?
Marry you again"
20. you darling creature. e."-Modern
Society.
Evening journal., 1897-08-30

The Greater Wilmington Printing
and Publishing Company, southwest
coner of Fourth and Shipley streets. is
prepared to do printing of every de-
scriptlon quickly and efficiently.
Evening journal., 1897-08-30

The Greater Wilmington Printing
and Publishing Company, southwest
corner of Fourth and Shipley streets. is
prepared TO do printing Of every de-
scrIption quickly and efficiently.
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
An Antidote.

When a man says his first wife
poisoned his existence. and subsequent.
ly marries again. the inference is that
he took the second one as kind OF ar
antidote. e.-.Tammany Times.
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
,,-11rnr Is r,nIrsA.Rra

T. NJ Cousart, of Burlington, N. j.
nj 20 the police station Saturday
4 told Captain Kans that he
3 locking for one, William Cousart,
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
New York woman Dies at sarntoga.

Saratoga. Aug. SO.-Miss Kate Could
ing. aged "a years. of il West Forty
second street. New York city, died here
quite suddenly.
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
Er.Assemblnman Dead.

Saratoga, Aug. 3O.-Ex-Assemblymsn
Alexander Hamilton Palmer. aged IS.
died at Conklingville. Saratoga county.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-16
HANDSOME LEATHER GOODS.

Travelling Sets, Shaving
Sets, Collar and Cuff Boxes,
Card Cases, in fact, just what
is the proper thing for a Gift
can be found at our store.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-16
NEWS Of EAST AND WEST
McKENNA ELEVATED TO TIE
SUPREME BENCH.
Governor Griggs of New Jersey is At
torney General of the United States
Other Notes.

The Bubonic plague is prevalent in
Cuba.
Leprosy is increasing in San Fran
cisco.
Mrs. Mckinley, mother of the Presi-
dent is dying.
John l.. Sullivan is out of the may
orally race in Boston.
The Gar of Russia has become die
tator in the affairs of Korea.
Professor Seintogroff, the well
known African traveller, is dead
William Jennings Bryan has gone
to Mexico to study the silver question.
The widow of George NJ. Pullman,
the palace car magnate, will contest
the will.
Admiral Won Sterneck, commander
in chief of the Austro- Hungarian ma
vcy, is dead.
A fanatical mob of 10000 strong at
tackled the Jewish quarters in Vienna
on December 6.
Martial law in three states of Bra
iii has been extended. in view of the
present disturbed condition.
A bill providing for the Nicaraguan
canal construction has been introduce
ed in both houses of Congress.
Associate Justice Horace Buck of
the Montana Supreme Court, has COM
mitted suicide by shooting himself.
The cattlemen of Monterey county,
California have organized for their
mutual protection against the stock
thieves.
Governor Griggs of New Jersey has
been rendered and has accepted the
office of attorney general of the Unit
ed States.
Owing to the illness of Major Han
dy it is probable Editor NJ. II. De
Young will secure the Paris EXPOSE
ton place.
w. \. Chapman of Petaluma was ar
rested last week on the charge of hav-
ing Incorporated the funds of the
Cotati Land Company.
Four members of the Jennings gang
of outlaws were captured by the fed
eral authorities at Muskagee, I. T., on
December T. The bandits were all ar
rested without a struggle.
Nine. Marie Borna. the California
prima donna, made hit in her debut
upon the American stage in Philadel-
phia, on December 6, with the Dam
rosch-Ellis Opera Company.
The italian Cabinet has formally
rendered it's resignation to King Hum
bert, who reversed his decision. 1t is
expected that the Marquis di Rudini,
the present premier, will be entrusted
with the task of reforming the Minis
try.
The attorneys for Theo. II. Durra Mt
were defeated in their efforts to gain
time. The Supreme Court has decid-
ed there is no appeal in the case be-
fore it at the present time. The day
of sentence will be fixed shortly.
The American Protective Associa-
ton has protested against Attorney
General McKenna's elevation to the
Supreme Bench of the United States.
The association says that the govern
ment department are being Romanis-
ed and more than half the Offices in
certain departments are occupied by
Romans.
The trouble between Germany and
Hayti as result of the arrest and
Imprisonment of Herr Lueders. reach
ed a crisis on December Z. The Ger
man cruisers entered the port during
the day and an ultimatum from the
German government was delivered to
the Haytian government, giving the
latter eight hours in which to meet
the demands of Germany for an in
demnity to Herr Lueders. The gov
eminent of the republic has decided
to accept the conditions of Germany.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-16
CLAUS SPRECKELs. WIN. G. IRWIN
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TRANSACT A GENERAL BANKING
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Deposits Received. Loans Made on
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COLLECTIONS PROMPTLY AC-
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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-16
PEREuMERY A SPECIALLY.

We carry the leading max
ers specialties. Among our
line cam be found Baldwin's,
Quinten's, Roger & Gallet's,
Pinaud,s, Lubin's, LANDLORDS,
Colgate's, Atkinson's, and
many others. We can satisfy
the most fastidious with these
goods.
Our aim is to please our
Customers.
HOLLISTER DRUG co.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-16
ELECTION NOTICE.
FOLLOWED THEIR ADVICE.

FUILUW ED IHEIR ADVICE.
81 broke out with great blotches on
my face, and friends told me my blood
was out of order, and that 1 ought to
take bottle of Hoods Sarsaparilla.
1 followed their advice and from that
time to this L have not had any en-
ruptions on my face. L know Hoods
is good medicine" Mrs. A. f. Rad
key, st. Louis, Michigan.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-16
NOTICE OF ELECTION.

The following named persons have
been elected as officers of the Hamoa
Plantation Company, for the ensuing
year, viz:
Hon. w. +. Allen, President.
Hon. II. p. Baldwin, Vice President.
George III. Robertson, Esq, Treas
urer.
+. F. Bishop, Secretary.
Il. w. Hebron, Auditor.
Hon. G. n. Wilcox, Hon. W. o.
Smith, Directors.
Honolulu, December 0, 1897.
You remember the old recipe for a
rabbit pie-"first catch your rabbit"
Same way with building up a trade
pie-you business people must first
catch your rabbit-that is, you must
lasso the public eye. Advertise in The
Star.
Fine Printing, Star Office.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-16

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HOODS PILLS cure nausea, sick
headache, indigestion, biliousness. All
druggists. Csc 3
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-16
ELEGANT CELLULO|D GOODS.

Transparent Celluloid Combs,
Brushes and Toilet Sets are
all the go in the States this
season. We have a nice as
sortment which is worth your
while to inspect.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-09-30
FROM THE PATENT OFFICE.

In q newly patented speed Indicator
for ships a metal log Ia attached TO
flexible cord at the rear of the ship,
with a hange, rod at the rear TO turn
in the water and complete an electric
current in the log. which IL connected
through the cord with an Indicator on
the deck of the bot.
Pneumatic oil cans for engineers 20
use in filling oil cups, etc. have the
oozz!s extended nearly to the bottom
of the can. so that when the top of the
.an is filed with air the oil is forced
through the spout by opening a valve
In the neck, thus making the oil dow
when the can is upright.
A Frenchman has just patented
very simple motor carriage, which has
only two wheels and yet keeps its bal
snce, the wheels being placed side by
side on a downwsrdly curved axle,
with the weight of the machinery be-
low the center, the usual gas engine
being used to propel the carriage.
In a simple aud neat bouquet-holder
recently patented a metal clip is pinned
on the coat lapel and the stems of the
flowers slipped under the clip, another
design having two slots instead of the
clip, through which ribbon is passed
and tied over the stems to hold them
fast. the ribbon forming bow to cover
the holder.
To register the number Of passengers
ON a street car 50 the company can tell
whether their men are cheating or not
the steps are hinged and spring on
the under side raises each one slightly
above its base so that il will drop down
to the base as each person steps on it,
thus raising lever to move the auto
matte counter in the ear.
Short persons who are compelled TO
stand up in street cars viii appreciate
new device intended for their use,
consisting of heavy wire loop to catch
the strap on the car, with a handle at
right angles with the loop. which can
be lowered to the right length for the
user, and closes up small enough to be
carried in the pocket when not in use.