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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-02-10
Properly Equipped.

"Papa, why do burglars always have
low brows?"
$50 they won't have any trouble in
crawling through coal holes and tran
SONS. Chicago Record.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-02-10
What 1t Lacked.

"How did you like the sermon, john"
she asked.
at was a very good sermon," replied
the exchange editor, "but j regret to say
that the minister forgot to put in the
credit line. Chicago Post.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-02-10
Hoped to Change Them.

Miss Wanterwed-l am going to cut my
initials on this old tree
MIR. Hangtlre-So that you will find
them again when you come next year?
Miss Wanterwed-Good gracious, mol /
hope not.-New York Sunday World.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-02-10

your poem" said the editor thought
fully, "seems To me to lack something"
"Oh, yes, replied the confident young
man. II know what that is A."
"Indeedl And what Is itY'
publication. Washington Star.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-02-10

THIS PAPER is fsR, on a az at Fl &C.
Agency, "a and 65 Merchant Exchange, San
Francisco CAL, where contracts for adveT-
I Using can be made for IT,.
The herald., 1897-04-20

fectively enough without any great ar
tistic taste being displayed. The Van
Nuys hotel shows an eruption of tiny
national flags. but the general effect is
stiff, as the small calico flag will not
drape gracefully. The entrances, how
ever, have been arched with the tri-color
and make a very pretty appearance.
GOSSIP OF THE COURT
1t is matter for regret that Sir John
Francis will not be present during La
Fiesta festivities. Today, with his wife,
he leaves for the east, en- route for Eu-
rope.
A party of fifty arrived in the city last
evening from Phoenix, Ariz., including
Vice President S. D. Lount and Secre-
tary j. G. Spangler of the Phoenix cham
ber of commerce.
The Indian guests are anxious to ap-
pear before her majesty, whom they
term the Great Lady" They are not
accustomed to the manners Of civilized
life, but are brushing up what etiquette
they have on hand. and expect to at least
make a striking impression when they
appear at Athletic park.
The herald., 1897-04-20
PROGRAM FOR TO-DAY


At the tribunes this afternoon at 2
o'clock the Mission Indians will give
an accurate portrayal of their home life,
dances, songs, etc. There will be given
the spirit dance, by 100 Mission Indians
in native costume; Ta-Ta-Weela, or
wheel dance. by Sylvestre Po-pa-chunk.
ex-captain Of the Coahuillas; tribe songs,
by a large chorus of Indian maidens;
rain dance, by Jose Luis Albaues, Ach-
esero of the La Peeches. assisted by fif-
ty Indians; the game of pioun, by all the
tribes-an exciting contest.
At 8 o'clock at night there will be given
a night with the aborigines, when the
following dances will be performed:
Drouth dance, by 100 Mission Indians,
peculiar religious ceremony; native
songs, by a strong chorus Of maidens
and squaws; folklore tales, by the vari-
on chiefs of the different tribes; the
thrilling fire dance, by thirty male and
female Indians; dance by Indian mai
dens, to music from the primitive in
struments of the San Luiserinos; dance
of the balloon man-this Indian initiates
himself with air until he Is distended to
many times his natural size; this is a
phenomenon which physicians are un-
able TO explain; ceremonial dances, by
all the Indians of different tribes to
music furnished by a chorus of maidens
and squaws; medicine men dances. in
native costumes-a wild and weird
dance.
The grand ball at the pavilion will
be inaugurated at s p. m. with the open
ing ceremonies. entrance of the Queen
and court, escorted by Queens Lancers;
address of welcome; presentation of key
of the city by Mayor Snyder; proclama-
tion Of the Queen; knighting of the
knights of the order of La Fiesta dane
ing before the Queen by members of
the court, followed by general dancing.
The herald., 1897-04-20
City News in Brief

Orr & Hines, undertakers, removed to
CAT South Broadway. Tel. Main IS.
Call tel. Main 243 for ambulance. Kreg-
elo & Bresee. Sixth and Broadway.
Badges. masks, horns and whistles.
Campbell's. 1926 South Spring street.
Robert Sharp & Co.. funeral directors
independently. 536 South Spring street.
Telephone 1929.
Fiesta badges Campbelps Curio store.
Headquarters Of Fiesta badges, Camp
bells Curio store. 1926 South Spring st.
The Herald force is indebted to Messrs.
Adloff & Hauerwass for a remembrance
of a case of elixir of Gambrinus of the
well-known Wieland brew.
Adams Bros, dentists, 2931a South
Spring street. Painless filling and ex-
tracing. Best sets of teeth from S. to
SO. Hours. to s; Sundays, 10 to II.
Dr. Rebecca Lee Dorsey. Stimson
block, first floor, rooms 1873. 1874, 1876.
cases and all diseases of women and
children. Electricity scientifically used.
Consultation hours, to s. Tel. 1927.
Another surprise at H. G. Lichten-
berger's art emporium, 202 South Spring
street. This week you can buy two
large rolls Of crepe tissue for rs cents.
Don't forget that this store is the best
place to purchase pictures and frames.
Save money. Don't pay profits when
you can get shoes at much less than
manufacturers cost at the closing-out
sale Of The Oak Shoe store. ia West
First street. under the Natick house.
Everything for sale. This store will pos
itively close its doors May1.
Special sale Of straw hats this week at
Desmond's, No. 141 South Spring street.
Buy 81 worth Of mems furnishings or
hats this week at Desmond's. No. 141
South Spring street, and secure one
chance in his elegant horse. saddle and
bride. Drawing to take place next Mon
day, April 26.
The herald., 1897-04-20
THE CITYTRANSFORMED
VISIONS OF BEAUTY MID CLEAN
ING OF LIGHTS
Business Men and the City Generally
Making Fine Display of
La Fiesta Colors

The City Of the Angels has donned her
holiday attire. and she looks all the bet
ter for it. True she has been rather tardy
this year, and there remains much to be
done today before the final touch is CIV
en- to the decorations that have trans
formed her stately beauty to one roseate
with gorgeous color.
But to every stranger within the gates
and there will be 10000 or 80. 900 of them
the principal streets will present a
fairy-like scene tonight and from thence
on during the week. La Fiesta tri-color
the flaming red and green and gold
arranged in a myriad of fanciful designs
meets the eye at every turn. At First.
Second and Third streets, on Spring; at
Third on Broadway, and at the junction
of Spring and Main, at Meyberg's and
the Van Nuys hotel, four limbed electric
arches punctuate these avenues with
splendid masses Of variegated color.
Chinese flags of the tri-color. fringed
with gold, arch the lengths of Spring
street and Broadway, while on Main
street the colors are treated in canopy
effects, the trolley lines being utilized
for the purpose. The side streets from
First to Seventh between Broadway and
Main, are hung with United States bunt-
ing In long, brilliant lines. and the tro,-
ley wires on all the principal avenues
are lined with thousands OF twinkling
electric lights
The telegraph poles have had their
bare outlines hidden beneath a wealth
OF foliage and for the entire length Of
Broadway and Spring and Main strsStS
the sidewalks are lined with the tri-color
bunting suspended on wires in the shape
OF a v. Looking down Spring street a
vision of superlative and fantastic beau
ty is presented to the eye.
But these are only the general decora-
tions Of the Fiesta committee, and their
efforts have been well supported by the
business men on the several thorough
fares. The frontages Of most Of tho
The herald., 1897-04-20

CLASS L-Boy on Pony or Burro-
First prize-$l0 and red banner
Second prize-s5 and green banner.
Third prize-Yellow banner.
CLASS M-Children's Rigs
First prize-$15 and red banner. -
Second prize-sl0 and green banner.
Third prize-Yellow banner
CLASS N-Group Mounted and Decorated
Cyclists (not less than 2O)-
First prize-s50 and red banner.
Second prize-$20 and green banner.
Third prize-Yellow banner.
CLASS O-Groups Mounted and Decorated
Cyclists Qess than 20)-
First prize-S25 and red banner.
Second prize-$15 and green banner.
Third prize-Yelow banner.
CLASS P-Best Mounted and Decorate9
Cyclists Qn any class
First prize-$25 and red banner.
Second prize-$20 and green banner.
Third prize-sl5 and yellow banner.
CLASS Q-Tandem Cyclists
First prize-$20 and red banner.
Second prize-s1O and green banner.
Third prize-Yellow banner.
CLASS R-Marshals--
First prize-s15 and red banner.
! Second prize-Sl0 and green banner.
Third prize-Yellow banner.
| CLASS S-Aids-
First prize-$lO and red banner.
Second prices and green banner.
| Third prize-Yellow banner.
| CLASS T-Vehicles Decorated in PampaD
Grass or Ferns Irrespective Of class)-
| First prize-$20.
Second prize-s10.
| Third prize-Yellow banner.
| Pampas grass should not be confused
with pampas plumes.
CLASS U-Pampas Plumes (the most beau
tiful and artistic vehicle. white or
First prize-$1OO and red banner.
| Second prize-$20 and green banner. hG
| Third prize-$10 and yellow banner. H.
The herald., 1897-04-20
ADJUSTMENTS
La Fiesta FLORAL Parade
AT THE TRBUNEs, FRIDAY AFTERNOON, APRIL %, 1897
LIST OE PRIZES.

CLASS A-FloraI Floats
First prize-$l0O and red banner.
Second prize-s60 and green banner
Third prize-$25 and yellow banner.
CLASS B-Coach. Brake or Drag six horses
First prize-$100 and red banner
Second prize-S50 and green banner.
Third prize-s20 and yellow banner
CLASS C-Coach, Brake or Drag, foul
horses
First prize-s75 and red banner
Second prize-s40 and green banner.
Third prize-s15 and yellow banner.
CLASS D-Spike or Novelty Teams, three
five or more horses
First prize-s50 and red banner.
Second prize-$20 and green banner.
Third prize-Yellow banner.
CLASS E-Two-horse Rigs
First prize-$5O and red banner
Second prize-s3O and green banner.
Third prize-s20 and yellow banner.
CLASS F-Tandems-
First prize-s4O and red banner.
Second prize-Green banner.
Third prize-Yellow banner.
CLASS G-One-horse Rigs
First prize-s40 and red banner.
Second prize-$20 and green banner.
Third prize-$10 and yellow banner.
CLASS H-Village and Dog Carts
First prize-s25 and red banner.
Second prize-s10 and green banner.
Third prize-Yellow banner.
CLASS I-Ladies on Horseback
First prize-$l5 and red banner.
Second prize-s10 and green banner.
Third prize-Yellow banner.
CLASS J-Men on Horseback
First prize-$lo and red banner.
Second prize-s10 and green banner.
Third prize-Yellow banner.
CLASS K-Girl on Pony or Burro-
First prize-$l0 and red banner
Second prices and green banner.
Third prize-Yellow banner
The herald., 1897-04-20
CAME SEETHE QUEEN
SIXTY INDIANS ARRIVED YES
TERDAY
Picked Dancers From Southern Cali
fornia Reservations Will Ap-
pear at the Tribunes

Some sixty of the reservation Indians
who are to appear in the parade Of We'd
nesday arrived yesterday and about
forty more are expected today. They
will be quartered during their stay at
the big barn on corner of Second and
Vine streets. Today they will build tule
huts in the vacant lot adjoining the
barn and will set up housekeeping for
the week. They come from Saboba,
Mesa Grande, La Jolla, Rincon, Pechan-
ga and other desert reservations. 1t is
claimed that the woman in whose life
occurred the events Helen Hunt made
historic in her character of Ramona,
with her daughter, is with them, coming
from Rincon.
They are under the superintendent of
Harry Patton. through whose efforts
they were induced to come to Los Ange-
The herald., 1897-04-20
They Wanted Sand

Yesterday afternoon Oficers Hubbard
and Edwards arrested s. c. Smith, F..
Frazier, N. B. English, Daniel Mowrey
and J. F. Burke for hauling sand out Of
the Los Angeles river bed which is con-
trary to the city ordinance. The men
were taken to the police station but i'm
mediately released on their own recog-
nizance. They will be given a hearing
before Justice Owens. probably today.
The herald., 1897-04-20
PROGRAM FOR THIS AFTER
NOON AND EVENING
To Our Royal Subjects, Greeting!

To Our Royal Subjects, Greeting!
Be it known that we, the sovereign
Queen-elect of La Fiesta de Los An
geles, most earnestly desire that per-
nicious care-yea, even the wisdom
of sages-be banished utterly from
our realm for the space of many days
following, and we would have it fur
ther known that during our reign,
joy, unwisdom, and even folly and
the battle of the sweet flowers of our
land shall enjoy our august presence
and protection.
FRANCESCA ALEXANDER,
Gueen Of La Fiesta.
Dated at Los Angeles, this 18th
day of April, 1897, and of our reign
the fourth.
The herald., 1897-04-20
Don't Law

But II you must, we will advise you
without charge. And If we don't win
your case, 1t will cost you nothing. Me-
chanics' liens prepared without charge
Hard collections pushed. Our special
ties are railway damage suits and suits
against corporations and trusts. libel.
slander and other damage cases, fore
closure of mortgages and liens. Notary
work free to clients. Langworthy Co.
226 South Spring street.
The herald., 1897-04-20
CITY NEWS
INDEX OF LOCAL EVENTS
chrouleIed on Pages :, 9, .. 10. -. and a.

chron'e'ed on Pages 4 g. TO- H. s"' -
Forecast: Fair, fresh northwesterly
winds.
A youth arrested for stealing car
penters' tools.
Exhibition test of wet and dry
gold washers.
A postofice thief arrested In the
city; wanted for crime in Oakland.
The band of Mission Indians arrive
in the city and give an exhibition
dance.
Rodents scalded to death by a
Chinese who is arrested for cruelty
to animals.
Additions to the public library;
new books which have been placed
on the shelves.
Arrangement Of the alleged conspir-
ators who were to have assisted Kid
Thompson to escape from jail.
Reception to the visiting super
visors at the chamber Of commerce;
convention to assemble this morning.
Kid Thompson found guilty OF
train wrecking by a jury, and the
punishment fixed at life imprison-
ment.
Preliminary report Of the council
committee on water supply precipi-
tates q warm discussion in the coun-
ell chamber.
Opening proclamation by the Queen
of the Fiesta; the city gayly decor
ated ready for the festival; program
of today's events.
State Bankers convention meets
and transacts large amount OF busi-
ness; papers read and addresses de-
livered before the body.
The city council passes the amend
mont to the anti-pole ordinance over
the Mayors veto; councilmen define
their position in the matter.
A voluminous report on the city's
water system presented to the council
by Engineer Dockweiler; two sets Of
plans and estimates submitted; the
report in full.
The herald., 1897-04-20

State board Of supervisors meet at
Chamber of Commerce--9 a. m.
Bankers association convention
Concordia club rooms--10 a. m.
Indian dancers and games at tri-
bunes--2 and 8 p. m.
Fancy dress and masquerade ball
opening ceremonies Of the Fiesta,
Hazards Pavilion--6:30 p. m.
The herald., 1897-04-20
Insufficient Evidenca

The case Of John Gregg, who was ar
rested last Friday for illegally disposing
of q horse belonging to Police Officer
Talamantes, was dismissed yesterday by
Justice Morrison on the ground of in
sufficient evidence
The herald., 1897-04-20
RULES GOVERNING EXHIBITIONS---

First-In order to prevent confusion and
to facilitate the judging, each participant
cards indicating: (a) the section to which
assigned; (b) their position in that sec
ton. These cards must be conspicuously
displayed during the procession.
Second--Each participant must take the
position assigned by the committee as in
dicated by said cards A violation of this
provision renders such person liable to for
feiture OF all rights as prize competitor.
This rule will be strictly adhered to.
Third-No vehicle or person will be ad-
mitted to participate In the parade who,
by float, banner, sign or any device, displays
any advertisement of any trade, mercan-
tile pursuit or business occupation.
Fourth-A float shall be deemed a We
hicle on which the frame or platform shall
not be less than 6x10 feet, with cloth or
The herald., 1897-04-20
RULES Fol

First-The most artistic arrangements
(or harmonious blending) of natural flower
decorations shall constitute the standard
of comparison
Second-Artificial flowers shall not COM
pete for prizes.
Thrd-Decoration of flowers shall have
higher value than any other.
The herald., 1897-04-20

thereof and extending within one or two
inches of the pavement, completely con-
cealing the wheels of the vehicle. No float
competitors for prizes are required to fur
nish the Floral Committee. upon the regis
tration of their entries. with the title Of the
subject to be represented.
Fifth-The committee reserves the right
to refuse admittance of any vehicle or
person to the narade and to exrel from. the
parade at any time any participant who,
in their judgment, violates any Of these
rules.
Sixth-All entries must be registered on
or before April 13, 1897 Entries may be for
warded to Mr.. C. S. Walton, Secretary OF
the Fiesta, 219 Byrne building, through the
mail. Intending competitors are earnestly
requested to forward their entries at the
earliest possible date. When forwarding
entry, be sure and give postoffice address.
The herald., 1897-04-20
EVENTS OF TODAY

Los Angeles--Si Perkins.
orpheum-vaudeville.
Burbank-TheG Gutta Percha Girl.
The herald., 1897-04-20
JUDGING

Fourth-Where there Is but one entry in
section the judges need not award the
first prize, but may, in their discretion,
award a banner If the entry is meritorious,
Fifth-Judges must take into considera-
tion the appropriateness of the dress Of the
attendants and drivers.
The herald., 1897-04-20

nSspSs ,:ss e ;:1sys. gs.s ,Gx prices =
The herald., 1897-04-20
The Weather
Time Bar. Thr. R.H. wind Vel w'ther

rEMPERATURE-Rep of observations
AIKEN at Los Angeles. April ~; Inc
barometer is reduced to sea level.
The herald., 1897-04-20

Drink Hslsr 4 zobsIein's
Home brew book beer. Now on sale.
The herald., 1897-04-20

Maximum temperature, ~.
Minimum temperature, 50.
indications for Southern California: Fair
Tuesday; fresh northwest winds.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-07-29
OUR VISITORS.

Tomorrow the city will be honored NV
the presence OF number OF eastern linn.
Der dealers, who have come across tbe
continent to see the wondrouslv prolific
manner in which nature has en- lowed
the state OF Washington with the product
in which they are most interested.
They have already visited the biz mills
OF the sound country and seen its bio
umpefs. We may not be able TO show
them any larger mills but we can show
them larger and taller trees; we NAV NOT
be able to show them any finer scenery.
put we can show them shorter cut ia
the sea, which means a saving in dollars
and cents on every thousand feet of lum.
Der put upon the water; and ii they want
to buy lumber we can sell ii to them n
little cheaper than any other section Of
the state and give them just as low freight
rates.
Welcome the visitors; show them our
hospitality and make their short STAY Sc
pleasant they will never forget it, but
will carry away to their swelterinp and
dust begrimed inland homes enduring
memories of the pure air and cleanliness
OF the little sawdust town by the sea-
Aberdeen.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-07-29
Notice..

Notice is hereby given that the CITY
council of the city of Aberdeen will re-
ceive bids until O'Clock p. NJ. OF
August | 1897, for the improvement OF
i street, from Heron street to the dock
of G. +. Burrows x Co. in the city Of
Aberdeen, WASH, by the planking of
the same as provided for in ordinance
No. 1885, specifications to be of sound fir
lumber not less than six inches wide,
and that bidder is required TO designate
price per lineal foot, and that whole
amount not to exceed S250.00; and that
ends of planks be cut to line and
bevelel to | inch at an angle of As de-
grees.
All materials to be furnished by the
bidder, and work completed without de-
Law; the whole cost OF such improve.
ment to be paid for by special warrants
issued against Local improvement Dis
trict No. Ii in said city.
For greater particulars, reference is
hereby made to the provisions Of Ordi-
nance No. 1873 OF said city, in relation
thereto. No bid will be considered for a
greater amount than $3.50, and the Coun-
Gil reserves the right to reject any and all
bids.
The successful bidder must enter into
contract with said city for said i'm
provement.
Each bid must be accompanied by a
good and sufficient bond IN the sum Of
800, conditioned that the bidder will
enter into contract with and furnish a
good and sufficient bond to said city for
said improvement, provided he is the
successful bidder.
Given pursuant to statute and direction
of the city council.
Dated at Aberdeen, Wash. July %, 1897.
Gro. a. BLACK, City Clerk.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-07-29
FASHION NOTES.

Furnished by the Buttcrck Pub. Co., Ltd
DOUBLE CAPE OF SILK AND LACE, WITH
RIBBON DECORATION.
The demand for variety in wraps in this
season met with surprising ability and the
desire tor individuality is thus successfully
aided. The slender and stout figure and
the maid and matron have been consid-
cred so that no style dominates. The
double cape shown in the illustration is
an evidence of the Frenchiness and goo d
style attainabe with two materials. The
under cape is OF silk and the upper one OF
lace, plaitings OF ribbon giving the decor
alive finish. The circular under-cape
stands out in deep flutes at the sides,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-07-29
COUNTY ITEMS.
FROM HOQUIAM.

II. b. Meriwether and wife went to
Elma Tuesday.
j. A Acteson is identifying his house
with new coat OF paint.
Henry Blodget, of North Beach, was
on our streets last Friday.
Mrs. Everett, OF Chehalis, a married
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Fescniend, who
has been visiting her parents and friends
for the past two weeks, returned to her
home Wednesday morning.
j. A. Acteson, who returned from the
British Columbia mines last week, is
exhibiting some fine specimens OF gold
and silver ore. Mr.. Acteson located five
claims and says he has some that assays
away up. We wish his brightest hopes
may be realized.
Hans Eichner, who has claim on
North Beach, and Lewis Bishop, an en-
ploye OF the Northwestern Lumber Co.,
started Wednesday morning for North
Dakota to take in the harvest season
there, in hopes of better wages than
they can get here.
Mr.. John Hood, who located the Hood
mine in Eastern Washington near the
British Columbia line, left Monday morn
ing for the klondyke gold regions. Mr..
Hood is an old miner of many years
experience, and we wish him success in
his search for the yellow metal in the far
North
Charles Smith, a nephew OF Arthur
McKeown, arrived Saturday from Astoria.
He reports times very dull there. He
says fishing is the main industry, but
buyers have cut the price of fish down so
low there is no money in it. Mr.. Smith
thinks of remaining in lIoquiam this
summer.
Miss Emma futile met with Il very
painful accident last Saturday by being
thrown from bicycle In falling she
struck the palm OF her hand on Il piece
of glass, cutting cash an inch long and
half an inch deep, severing an artery. A
1
physician was called and the wound
dressed and when last seen the doctor
reported it doing nicely
Nick Keiser, who left Hoquiam Thurs
day to work in Mr.. Erricson's logging
camp on the Hog uiam river, was killed
Friday morning about 10 o'clock, by be-
ing struck by the cable. The accident
occurred in this wise: They were draw
ing log on curve and wished to loose
the cable to draw it straight. Pat Kelley
and Keiser went to unshackle the block
just as Kelley drew the pin and before ne
could free the cable from the block, on
account OF not enough slack, the engine
started with jerk, forcing the cable out
of the block. Kelley ducked ana the
cable flew over him, but Keiser, who was
standing behing with his hand on Kelley .
shoulder. was caught on the neck and