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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-04-17
LETTER FROM MIR. SMITH.

To Whom It May Concern:
In consequence of certain damaging
rumors concerning me which have
lately been circulated, | applied to
Marshal Brown for an investigation
The Marshal reported as follows:
"Marshal's Office.
Honolulu, II. l., April 10, 1897.
5. NJ. Ballou. Esq, Attorney for Arm
strong Smith, Honolulu, III. /.
Dear Sir: I wish to state that after
investigating as far as possible the
criminal charges against Mr.. Arm
strong Smith | find the same to be
mere rumors without foundation or
facts upon which to base the same,
and am strongly convinced that such
charges are wholly untrue. and that
Mr.. Smith has been most uniustly ac-
cused of an otfense of which he is en-
tirely innocent.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-04-17
Yours truly,

Marshal of Republic of Hawaii"
AS ! have been informed by my
lawyer that there is no redress for
this Islander ry either a criminal or n
civil suit. and as there is no law that
can help me to trace the rumor to its
source, hereby publicly state that |
shall in he future, without any fur
Their investigation whatever, consider
anyone who repeats this SANDER, ma
liciously or otherwise, as equal in
guilt 20 N" person who started the
same and | hereby warn anyone who
REPEATS It that he does so at his
peril.
ARMSTRONG SMITH.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-04-17
BY AUTHORITY
EXECUTIVE NOTICE.

T.NTNN I'VE -NVI 10 IL
The President directs that notice be
given that
SAMUEL MILLS DAMON, ESQ,
has this day been commissioned Min
lister of Foreign Affairs ad interim.
GEO c. POTTER,
Secretary Foreign Office.
Executive Building, April II, 1897.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-04-17
Don't


Your horses by giving them
poor feed aud then growl
because they are incapable
of doing the work required
OF them. If you give them
good, fresh feed, with plenty
OF nutriment, they will work
better and not lag.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-19
THE FLAGSHIP OF THE PACIFIC
SQUADRON.
Opinion of the Officers on the Phil
adelphia Their Vessel May Remain
Until Augustine Oregon.

According to the San Francisco
Chronicle, the cruiser Baltimore,
which has undergone thorough over
hauling AT the Mare Island Navy yard,
win become the flagship OF the Paci-
tie station early this summer in place
of the Philadelphia. now flying Ad-
miral Beardsee's flag in the harbor
It is expected the change will take
place in July, when Admiral Miller
relieves Admiral Beardslee of the
command of the station. The Phil
adelphia requires extensive repairs,
and she will be laid up Immediately
on. her return to the navy yard.
Lieut.. Winterhalter of the Phil
adelphia said this morning that ad-
vices received by Mondays mail had
led the officers aboard to believe that
the Philadelphia would not be reliev
ed much before August 1st. 1t is not
certain that the Baltimore will come
here to relieve the Philadelphia. 1t
is rather more likely that the Phil
adelphia will go to San Francisco,
where the change will be made. This
is rather an isolated place to keep an
Admiral any length of time.
There is still good deal of gossip
among Navy officers in regard to the
Oregon's coming here. 1t is, however,
the consensus of opinion among the
officers who know the harbor that it
might first be necessary to dredge out
a berth for her. and then move the
town back to the hills to give her
room to turn in.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-19
FLOWERS FOR BRAVE DEAD TWO WARSH|PS ARRIVE
DECORATION DAY PARADE TO BE
A MEMORABLE ONE.
1t Is Expected That Fully 500 Men
from the United States Vessels Will
Take Part-The Volunteers.

There will be more men in the coll
umn that will march out to Nuuanu
Cemetery one week from Saturday to
decorate the graves of the sleeping
veterans than ever before known in
the history of Honolulu. This will he
due to the number of United States
men-of-war in port. The Philadelphia
battalion made up of men from the
Philadelphia, Marion and Adams, will
probably number over 500 men.
The military of Hawaii will make
very creditable turn out this year.
The captains of the volunteer COM
panies have been giving considerable
attention to drilling during the past
couple of weeks and the Regimental
drill last week, in which the Mounted
Reserve and Mounted Patrol partici
pated was given for the purpose of
training the men for the Decoration
Day drill.
The National Guard will escort the
column, it having been given the right
of line.
The George w. De Long Post, G. \.
r., will turn out with a full member
ship.
Charles II. Eldridge, Marshal of the
day, has not yet formed the column.
He hopes to have this completed this
week.
The parade will be in the afternoon.
The line of march is usually up Fort
to either Beretania or School streets,
and thence out Nuuanu to the ceme-
terry.
The G. \. r. cemetery lot has been
doubled this year. The graves of fif-
teen veterans as well as few others
scattered throughout the cemetery,
will be decorated The Citizens Guard
and Company b will place flowers on
the grave of Charles l.. Carter. This
hero of the '95 troubles was formerly
member of Company B and a mem
Der of the Citizens Guard when he
died
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-19
THE ADAMS AND WILD SWAN
NOW IN PORT.
The British Cruiser Returns from
Cruise in the South Seas-Men ON
the Training Ship.

Two warships were added to the
fleet already in the harbor this morn
ing, giving Naval Row quite a form
liable appearance. They are the U.
5. training hip Adams, and the third
rate British cruiser Wild Swan. While
neither of them are heavy weights,
they serve to fill up the gaps in the
row, and recall the warlike parade of
1895
The Adams has been, as the officer
of the deck expressed it this morn
ing, out of the world for two months.
She had over 100 naval apprentices on
board when she left San Francisco,
but thirteen of them deserted at San
Diego. Afterward ,ne little gunboat
steamed to Magdalena bay, one of
the loneliest spots on the coast. 1t re-
quired three weeks for her to go from
there to Hilo, as she was under sail
most of the time, taking il leisurely
so as to give the apprentices opportu-
nifty to learn the practical workings
of vessel at sea. The officers speak
very highly of the treatment accord
ed them by the good people of Hilo.
They had jolly time there. and one
that they will not soon forget.
Some of the officers of the Adams
are well known here, but the majority
of them are on their first visit. Fol-
lowing is list of the officers on
board: Captain Gibson, Lieutenants
Harris, Wilmer, Holcombe and Stan
worth. Ensigns Brown, Mclean and
England; Chief Engineer McElroy,
DR.. Stone, Paymaster Semmes and
Pay Clerk Bollard.
The Adams now has eighty-seven
apprentices on board. She will re-
main in port here about eight days,
and then sail for San Francisco.
The Wild Swan has just returned
from three weeks cruise among the
South Sea islands. During her alb
sence she visited the Fannings, Wash
ington. Palmyra and Christmas
groups, calllng at all British stations,
but only remaining a few hours at
each. Not a sail was sighted on the
entire voyage, which was a pleasant
one until the last week, when some
heavy weather was encountered.
Nothing of interest occurred aboard
during the trip. A reporter from The
Star was not accorded the privilege
of an interview with any of the ward
room officers, but he learned as much
from the clerk in the office. The Wild
Swan will remain here until the 25th,
when she will return to the Naval sta
tion at Esquimalt.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-19
HEAVY RAILS TOENA MILL CAN@ RIDING At WAIKIKI IHBAM0& MAY COM
BED OF OAHU RAILROAD TO BE
GREATLY IMPROVED.
Changes to be Made Along the Route
The Extension to Waialua-Big
Shipment of Ties at Hand

The material for the new track of
the Oahu Railway to be laid from
Honolulu to Eva mill, as well as the
extension of that road to be built
from the present terminus at Waian-
ae to Waialua, is beginning to arrive
from the United States.
The sailing vessel Ceylon, loaded
with 10000 ties, loaded at Seattle, is
now in port discharging her cargo
The vessel was neavily laden. her
decks being utilized for carrying the
ties. Another shipload is expected
shortly.
A ship has already left New York
with cargo of rails. The Brewer
ship scheduled to leave there on June
10 will bring another large consign-
ment of steel rails to the company.
Railroad spikes and other necessary
material is now en- route.
The new raiis to be laid from Homo
lulu to Eva mill, distance of twenty
miles, contain 4S-pound steel. The
Peerless Preserving Paint Company
has secured the contract to dip the
rails before they are laid down. This
will be good investment for the COM
pany, as the rails should last with
proper care from twenty to thirty
years. The road follows along the
sea coast and the close proximity en-
ables the sea air to play much havoc
on the steel unless it is protected.
General Manager Dillingham; an
nounces that many improvements will
be made in the new roadbed to be Sc
lected from Honolulu to Eva. Aside
from Strengthening many of the
curves, it is proposed to alter the
grade at DR.. J. S. McGrew's place at
Iaea. Cape Horn will be cut off alto
gether.
A new track will be constructed
from Eva mill to the new mill of the
Oahu Sugar Company, distance of
one mile and a half.
In speaking of the proposed extern
sion to Waialua, Manager Dillingham;
stated "There is no intention of de-
laying this work. 1t has been def
nitely settled that we shall push our
line from Waianae on to Waialua and
we are shaping our plans as rapidly
as possible. Men will be set to work
grading the roadbed very soon now.
The Waialua extension is going to be
built whether the treaty remains or
not. In either event, the islands are
not going to be deserted, and as long
as there are any people here there Is
need for railroad.
Our objective point now is Waialua.
If there is sufficient encouragement to
warrant us to build on to Kahuku, we
will do it,"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-19
ANNEXATION RESOLUTION
King Wants Hawaii Taken Into the
Union.

WASHINGTON, May 7.-Represent-
ative King D.) of Utah has introduce
ed resolution for the annexation of
Hawaii. The resolution declares that
the territory may be received into the
Union whenever the Government of
Hawaii shall cede it to the United
States, the President of the United
States to receive it by proclamation
and Congress to make laws for its
government.
1t is provided that the laws of the
United States for the exclusion of
Chinese shall apply to the islands and
that no Chinese there shall be permit
ted to enter the United States. The
appointment of commission of three
by the President to act with like
commission of the Hawaiian Govern
ment is provided for.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-19
GODFREY is CHAMPION.
The Young Pacific Club Player Wins
in the Singles.

w. b. Godfrey, Jr., member of the
Pacific Tennis. Club, won the final
match in the tennis singles played
yesterday afternoon on the Pacific
courts. Walter +. Dillingham;, the
winner of last years tournament, de-
fauled to Godfrey, making the young
man the undisputed champion of this
years tournament.
Godfrey's opponent for champion
ship honors was Wilder Wight, jun
ior of the same club. He worked his
way through the general tournament,
defeating some of the most expert
players, until he was one point from
the championship honors. .gs.
The championship match was exc
cuted with much swiftness and pre-
cision. Wight won the first match by
a score of to 4 games. Godfrey then
won three matches in succession.
The doubles will be played today.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-19
TOURISTS AND RESIDENTS CAN
ENJOY SPORT.
Experienced Native Men Can BE Sc
cured at Any Time-A Company
Formed for the Benefit of Tourists.

When w. w. Dimond made it pos
sible for tourists and residents of the
city to enjoy the pleasures of surf
riding by organizing Il company which
obtained a number of first class
canoes and employed experienced
native canoeists, he did thing foi
which he should receive the thanks rs
well as the support of the entire cou-
munity.
1t is the ambition of every enter
prising city in the United States 30
make Il Favorable impression on all
visitors. The public spirit is begin
ming to dominate in Honolulu. That
the sea surrounding the city affords
the finest bathing in the whole paci
fic, all tourists who come here frankly
admit. The surf riding that can be
had here has enraptured many people
who have lived along the Pacific Coast
all their lives. They have never en-
joyed such treat in any other land,
While people have been surf riding
in Honolulu for years, the sport has
been confined to favored ones. Tour
lists were taken out to ride the waves
only when they were invited by some
one who owned a canoe. Even many
townspeople have never. enjoyed thu.
sport because they nor their friends
did not own canoes.
Mr.. Dimond had been urged by
many people to take the step he did.
He has arranged everything for the
convenience of patrons. The teit
phone can be used to engage canoes
which can be had on few moments
notice. The canoes are sent To any
place on the beach.
1t is surprising the patronage shat
has been accorded to him since its
formation, week or so ago. During
the afternoons on week days a lalf-
dozen canoes may be seen out in The
surf, and on Sundays there is twice
private canoes.
The best surf is opposite Ilaniwai
or Wright's villa. Mr.. Dimond. who,
is an expert canoeist and without
doubt, one of the best steersman
among the haole men, says that the
most timid ladies need have no fear
for their safety. 1t is very rarely that
a canoe is capsized, and then the ma
tives can rescue every occupant with
ease. In fact, many of them are
strong enough to place the canoe inf
position again while in the water.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-19
HILO TRIRILNE SAYS

nackfeld & Co. have purchased an
other piece of land on the banks of
the Waiallea river, south bank and
west of the bridge, to be used for
warehouse purposes. 1t is valuable
piece of land.
1t is rumored that Theo. II, Davies
a Co. have purchased 5OX225 feet on
Wainuenue street, opposite Bridge
street, running straight through south
to the next street, upon which this
firm will erect a fine two-story busi-
ness structure.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-19
PROGRAM IS OUT
For the Athletic Sports on the Fourth
of July.

President \. &. NJ. Robertson of the
Myrtle Boat Club, Capt. Lorenzen, and
Clarence Crabbe. were chosen a special
committee to look after the sports on
the Fourth of July
The committee on sports at meet
ing in the Drill Shed last evening,
selected the following program for
the day:
AQUATIC SPORTS.
Six-oar sliding seat barge race.
Prize $50.
Five-oar whale boat. Prize $50.
Twelve-oar barge (warships, clubs
and boat crews). Prize $3O
Four-paddle native canoe race.
Prizes so and S..
ATHLETIC EVENTS.
To take place in the afternoon at
Makiki base bali grounds.
100 yard dash. First and second
medals.
Boot and shoe race Tor boys. First
prize 49, second prize 50.
Running high jump. First and sec
ond medals.
Three legged race. First prize So;
second prize So.
Pole vault. First an second
medals.
120 yard hurdle race. First and sec
ond medals.
Creased pole. Prize S..
bicycle relay race (in the morning
before the parade). Prize $25 to team
making best time.
WANTS TO BE SOCIABLE.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-19
THE TINE Is NEAR.
When Chairman Smith viii Call the
Americans Together.

George W. Smith, who served as
chairman of last years American COM
mittee on the Fourth of July celebra-
ton, will call the old committee to
order in a day or so, Secretary Fred
Smith has recorded in his minutes of
last year resolution introduced by
f. B. McStocker, which says: THE
duties of all Fourth of July commit
tees shall be continuous and the com
mittee shall be called by the chairman
at least five weeks before the follow
ing Fourth of July"
Chairman Smith stated today that
he had held Oh from calling the com
mittee to order ere this as he expected
Mr.. Sewall, the new American Minis
ter to Hawaii. would arrive on the
Doric. He ha" hoped that he would
take the lead. Mr.. Smith still has
time to comply with the resolution.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-19
ROWING NEWS.

The Rowing Association has adopt
ed rules which will be submitted to
to the boat clubs for ratification. One
of the provisions requires the clubs in
the Association to row the four-oar
seniar race in the old original shells
purchased in Australia. Twelve men
may be nominated for judges by the
clubs. The Association will select
three from this number, one from
each club. The races will take place
during the second week of September.
The Pearl harbor course has been
selected.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-19
SCENE is IN HONOLULU.

George w. Heintz. the assistant
general passenger agent of the Den
yer & Rio Grande Railway, residing
in Salt Lake City, is at work writing
a one-act operetta, the scene of which
is laid in Honolulu. Mr.. Heintz visit
ed this city last year and was very
favorably impressed with his observa-
tions. Fred Smith of the Oahu Rail
road, received letter from him by
the Doric, in which he asks for several
hawaiian songs and some hula music.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-19
Capt. White in Favor of the Military
Lads Entertaining.

Capt. Z. o. White of Company b, in
his endeavor to build up his company,
was instrumental in securing the APP
pointment of an entertainment COM
mittee, consisting of Lieut.. Giles,
Corpl. Thrum and Priv. Wright. This
committee will arrange for a progress
sive euchre party to be given in the
company's quarters within the next
couple of weeks. Trophies will be
hung up for the most expert players.
1t will be stag affair.
1t is Capt. Whites wish to abandon
drill one night in one or two months
and give sociable of some sort One
time it could he card party, then an
informal dance, and another time a
literary, musical or dramatical en-
tertainment. This, he argues, will
have IA tendency to get the boys more
interested in military affairs.
IT IS PURE.
Rainier beer is not injurious to the
weakest organization, but promotes
health and strength and preserves it.
AS wholesome tonic it has NO
EQUAL. On tap or in bottles at the
Criterion Saloon.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-19
AUSTRALIA NAY BRING THEM.

The Australia was scheduled to
leave San Francisco yesterday. Harold
NJ. Sewall, the new American Minis
ter and Mrs. Sewall, are very prob
ably on board. Mrs. Sewall has been
in San Francisco for some little time.
This is her old home and she has been
the recipient of a great many social
favors.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-19
FULL MOON.

The moonlight nights are brs; en-
joyed on a wheel. New wheels for
rent by the hour, day, week Or month.
Pacific Cycle & Manufacturing Co.,
Love Building. Telephone, 32j.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-19
Observation-Disclosures.
The Best Typewriter.

1t has proven to the satisfaction
of the business world that the
PEERLESS is the best Type
writer on the market Why?
Primarily because it never gets
out of order, leaving correspon-
dence in a chaotic condition on the
busiest day, and among many other
reasons, because Of its lightness of
touch and quick response to the
keys, its lightning paper release,
its arrangement for doing tabulated
work and for sundry matters of con-
venience which we will be pleased
to show and explain if you will call.
HaWaIIaN CYCLE 4 DlFG. co. agents.
3l2 Fort street. Telephone No. 565.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-19

Greater bargains than ever will be
offered at L. b. Kerr's clearance sale
tomorrow, last years stock o. dress
goods will be cleared at a-y price. Re-
member the sale ends this week.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-19
@imeRy @opicS.
MONEY

makes the mare 60, is a we'll
known saying. We have some
thing that will make the sor-
riest old nag ever hitched to a
wagon GO at a regular racing
gait, and for very little money
atthat. Our Carriage Whips
can be had in almost any
quality and price, from 81
to $3.50.
We have still a good stock of
Cart and Buggy Harness
to suit the purse of anybody;
we sell a first-class harness for
SIG and then "there are others"
better in quality at $25, $50
and $35.
Young men like to take their
best girl out for drive, and
the beautiful moonlight nights
we are justnow enjoying, invite
amorous SWANS to go moon
ing with their lady loves.
We have a dandy looking
Dog Cart that is just the
thing for a drive around the
park; it is easy riding, COM
Portable, with plenty of room
for two. 1t is the only one Of
it's kind in Honolulu, and as
we are not in the carriage
business, we do not intend to
get any more, SO you do not
run the risk of having the
same style as everybody else.
Will be sold very cheap.
By the last Australia we
received a lot of Brass Stir
rups, light and neat looking,
and besides carry a full assort-
ment of Carriage Sponges,
Chamois Skins, Lap Robes,
Bits, Buckles, ETC., Etc.
HAWAIIAN HARDWARE co.
Fort ST., opp. Spreckles' Bank.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-19
co. BIS NEW kECRUITS.

The following new members were
taken into Company B last evening:
George N. Day, A. F. Bannister, J. B.
Won Hagen, Albert F. Church, John
B, Freitas and Albert Ingelsby.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-19
NO DIFFERENCE

Between the Port Costa -four in the
sample bags and that of the market
bags. One trial will prove our claim.
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Electric Hitters.

Electc Bitters is medicine suited
for any season, but perhaps more gem
orally needed when the languid, ex>
hausted feeling prevails, when thu
liver II 'orpid and sluggish and the
need of tonic aud alternative Is felt.
a prompt use Of this medicine has ofS
on averIed long aud perhaps fatal bills
uus levers. No medIce viii act moie
threiy In counteracting and freeing
the SYSTEM from the malarial poison.
iiadache' Indigestion, Constipation,
Dizziness yield TO T'co''io p't'o's 50c
and Sl.0O per bottle at rawf,In Bro,
Drug Store.
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Treat All Alike.

Capital punishment, except for
rape, might rs well be abolished
in South Carolina. for the bcstow-
al upon luricS OF power, by II re
commendation TO mercy in YER
diet of guilty of murder, to save
man 5 neck practically does away
with hangmgs. No matter how
clear a man, : guilt nor how brutal
his crime, some sentimental men
on his jury will hold out for re-
concentrations to mercy so AS to
relieve themselves Of responsibility
for ending his life. The Green
trial in Spartanburg, just ended,
is Il case in point. The jury saved
Green : neck by Il recommendation
to mercy, and yet his crime was
exceptionally brutal. If such a
murderer escapes the death pen
atty, then it will he unjust to in
tl!rt it upon others in this state
II Green Iad been a poor. fricnd-
less negro, wouI there have been
rrc0mmrndatiou tomercv: The
law ~InpI&tr2at all alike. Abolish
capital punishment. or deprive
IN"u. o.. the "rDcunHrudgtion to
UHs.....'' i,.,...,, { .T.,...r :. -
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-. Respectfully,
Ho Jo GREGORY e. co.

and barn are located. | could
but wonder at his large barn. nm
ii looking in the distance Mt his
fine meadows saw this wopII he
needed for storing his hay.
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