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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-01-25
HIGGINS CHARGED ALONE.
On Confederate Testimony He has
Been Given a Medal of Honor.

"The Secretary of War granted a
medal of honor few days ago to a
federal soldier on the affidavit of a
confederate" said Charles l. Evans of
Texas, a candidate for Office, who &C.
casionally visits the white house, land
it is probably the first instance on
record of this kind. The federal sol
der who received the medal was
Thomas |. Higgins, now of Hannibal,
Mo. During the war he was the col
or bearer of the Goth Illinois regiment
and was holding that position at the
siege of Vicksburg. In an assault on
the 22nd of May, 1868, the Doth Hi
nois was ordered to charge and not
to look back. | was a member of the
End Texas regiment and we confront
ed the charging Hlnoisians. We re-
pulsed the Illinois regiment short
distance from the breastworks, and
sent it back in confusion. Higgins,
however, was literally obeying the or
ders. He never looked back. He new
er noticed the retreat of his regiment,
but came bounding forward, his colors
flying as prettily as soldier ever
saw. When within forty yards of our
works word was passed along the line
not to shoot the brave soldier and all
the firing ceased. When Higgins saw
his predicament he started to retreat
with his colors, but we told him to
come on or we would have to shoot
him. Several men ran out and then
brought him within the breastworks.
We kept him several days, during
which time he learned to like and adj
mire us. He was then paroled. I was
one of the men who witnessed his he
roic deed and made an affidavit to the
effect. Several of my companions
who remembered Higgins and his
charge also made affidavits to that ST.
feet. On these the Secretary of War
granted medal. Higgins could have
been vouched for by members of his
own regiment, but the novelty of rec
concentrations by his former foes led
to that course"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-01-25
FOR TIE PUBLIC HEALTH
COMBINATIONS FOR COMING
LEGISLATURE
y Home for Non-Leprous Sons of Lep-
ers Parents is Needed-rhe Insane
Asylum.

President Smith gave the Health
Department an insight into the report
he will submit TO the coming Legisla-
matters during the past two years is
made aud appropriations are request
ed for only imperative needs.
When DIR. Smith invited suggestions
to his report. DR.. Emerson urged the
necessity of creating the Office of food
inspector DR.. Wood supported this
suggestion, but to Mr.. smiths mind
it was not sound ut this time. lie be-
lieved that in view of such heavy de-
mands to be made upon the Legisll-
ture il would be wise to refrain from
entering upon these innovations until
the necessity for action became APP
parent.
Again, the president of the Health
Board failed to see why such an Office
would not be more of Il regulator Of
trade than a health official.
Or. Wood suggested n crematory on
Quarantine Island. This met with ia
vor and the Legislature will he asked
to appropriate about one thousand
dollars for this improvement.
The Legislature will also be asked
TO liqudate the indebtedness arising
from the quarantine expenses during
the smallpox siege among the Japan
csc laborers. The Council of State
had been asked to defray these eXpen-
SEES. but had declined.
The enlargement of the water sup
ply at Molokai settlement is strongly
urged. 1t is estimated that not over
100000 will be required for this pur-
pose. There is an abundance of wa
ter in the valleys which can be taken
to nearly all parts of the settlement
in pipes.
President Smith recalls to mind an
appropriation of $4,000 made by the
last Legislature for the establishment
of home for non-leprous sons of lep-
rous parents. This amount was insult
ficient even to build the home and fur
nish it, much less for its maintenance.
The department now strongly petition
the Legislature for an ample appro-
priation. There is a good prospect OF
securing the Reform school building
as a home. The Kalihi Kapiolani home
for non-leprous girls is doing most eff
fective service. The Franciscan sisters
are in charge.
Dr. Herbert has strongly advocated
to the department the necessity of adj
ditional improvements at the Insane
Asylum. More buildings are sorely
needed.
The suggestion is made that the
salary of the port physician he fixed
at regular amount. No sum is vet
I named. although it was the opinion OF
the department that the physician
/ should receive the same salary as a
| pilot, which is $1,000 year. Last
years the fees of the port physician
amounted to $4,000. and under the new
arrangement all fees would go into
the government realization.
\ steam launch is asked for the ben
eft of the port physician.
Vaccination should he enforced and
the urgent need of additional cemetery
room near Honolulu is spoken of.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-01-25

Mr.. Elisha Berry of this place says
he never had anything do him so
much good and give such quick relief
from rheumatism as Chamberlain
Pain Balm. He was bothered greatly
with shooting poins from hip to knee
until he used this liniment, which af-
fosas prompt relief. r. F. Baker,
druggist, st. Paris, Ohio. For sale by
all druggists and dealers. Benson,
Smith & Co., wholesale agents for the
Hawaiian Islands.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-01-25
wall.
PAPER

Buying Wall Paper is diff
ferent from buying any
thing else-with it you buy
the artistic taste of the man
who sells it. His opinion is
valuable. We invite your
confidence. We feel the
responsibility is placed on
us. The best of our knowl-
edge is at your disposal.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-01-25
Hawaiian
Electric


The cleanest, brightest safest and really,
in the long run, the cheapest and best light
for use in the family residence, is the mean
descent electric light. Safe. nothing could
be safer. A few days ago prominent gen.
tleman of Honolulu came rushing down to
the office of the Electric Company and said:
Give \ me figures for wiring my house, and
Last night a lamp tipped over and it came
so near setting fire to the house and burning
my children and take no more risks"
This is the sentiment of quite a number in
the past few weeks, who have ordered their
houses fiUted with the perfect light.
just think it over and make up your mind
that you want the best and safest light; send
for the Hawaiian Electric Company and tell
them what you wall.
We have complete stock Of everything in
this line and have just received lot of the
very latest designs in chandeliers
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-01-25

Not smoother is the sea of glass,
Oft heard about in Bible class
Than one from Charles Molteno's place
With a newly shaven face.
On Merchant street, "just as of yore,''
He'll cut your hair La Pompadour.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-01-25
c. AKIMA, TAILOR.

The reputation of my Tailor shop is
well known. A large assortment of
Cloth constantly on hand. Prices low.
Dyeing, Cleaning and Repairing
done.
NUUANU STREE, NEAR HOTEL.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-01-25
Crazy
Competition

is the ruination of all business enter
prise. People cut prices to get trade
because they can't get it any other
way. A good mechanic can command
and get fair price for honest work.
My standard of work and prices are
the same as they have been for the
five years l have been in business
here.
l don't claim to know it all and
don't want it all, but just take this
opportunity to let the public know
that the old stand is still open at 231
King street, opposite the Arlington
Hotel.
II. G. WOOTTEN, Proprietor.
A Full Line Of Parts and Sundries
on hand.
WIND FREE.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-15

Ger for some years back was tried Fri
day before Trial Justice Sylvander
Boutwell, of North Brookfield. Evidence
was produced by the Spencer authorities
to show that Brookfield was her legal
residence, having resided here for ten
years. while the Brookfield evidence
tended to show that she only resided
here at short intervals. Judge A. w.
Curtis was counsel for Spencer, and
Brookfeld was represented by Judge
Cottell Decision was reserved.
The trial was held in Judge Cottelfs
Office, and occupied most of the day,
IMPORTANT NEWS TIPS.
Rev. NJ. j. Murphy, pastor of st.
Mary's parish, which includes Brookfield
and East and West Brookfield has
made some important changes in church
discipline, and has made these appoint
ments for Brookfield: Sexton, James
Bowler; collectors, p. T. Mcdonald, e.
f. Delaney, Roger Mulcahy; organist,
senior choir, Miss Annie Godaire; organ
list, Junior choir. Miss Mamie Halligan;
musical director, Denis ]. Healy. The
change in the choir will result in max
ing it second to none in Worcester
county.
A series of entertainments will be
given at intervals in the three towns be-
fore the Lenten season, the proceeds to
be devoted to paying of part of the
debt on the churches for which am ur-
gent effort will be made during the
wear.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-15
NEWS IN BRIEF.

The Leyland liner Cestrian arrived in
Boston, Friday, after terribly rough
passage.
The case of Manning VS.. the Boston
Gas Light Co in the supreme court has
gone over to Tuesday next.
The Central Coal and Coke Co.,
formed with capital of $5OO,0oo' repre-
sents an organization of the Ohio soft
coal interests.
Negotiations in New York city for the
requirement by the Third Avenue Rail
road Company of the Union Railroad
system, have been practically con-
cluded.
McMasters has again oeen chosen
trainer of the Princeton foot ball team.
The Teachers College in Columbia Uni
versity is to be Incorporated as a pro-
fessional school for teachers.
The New York produce exchange is
moving for an extradition OF VIM. A.
Foster from France Foster was attor-
ney for the gratuity fund of the prod
uce exchange, and is accused of abb
sconding with $4,000.
Steps Will be taken Monday at the
Catholic Club of New York city to or
game a guild of Catholic authors and
writers of the United States
A new plan to combat the saloons in
fluence is to be put into operation at the
Parker Memorial in Boston, tonight in
the shape of a garden salon for men.
The Boston board of healths report
for 1897 shows the total deaths that year
to be II. 154 as against 1854 the pre-
ceding year. in spite of the fact that
the population Of the city had increased
during that period over 1900.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-15
A BRUTAL ASSAULT.
A Southbridge Woman Badly
Injured by Tramp.
Struck Heavy Blow on Head and Rem
dered unconscious-Tow nspeople Form
Searching Party and Scour
Town-Ten Men Held.

Especial Dispatch to the spy
Southbridge, Jan. 14.-The part Of this
town known as Globe Village was
tonight about O'Clock, when it was
learned that Mrs. Joseph Loranger, re-
siding on Mill street, had been brutality
assaulted by some unknown persons
supposed to be a tramp. 1t seems that
Mrs. Loranger had occasion to go into
her woodshed. and had barely stepped
over Its threshold when she was struck
a vicious blow on the head with stick
of wood which felled her to the ground,
where she was found a few moments
later in an unconscious condition. She
was taken into the house and medical
aid was summoned, when 1T was found
that, on account Of the previous deli
cate condition of Mrs Loranger, as she
was about to become mother the
injury sustained may be of very Sc
rious character.
The alarm was given to the public,
and a large crowd of local citizens vol
unfairly organized themselves into a
searching party, and secured all OF the
territory in Globe Village in search OF
the unknown aSsailant. The search
was then continued to Sturbridge and
Fayville, without results. Many citi-
zens of Southbridge also Joined in the
search for the assailant; but up to
late hour tonight, no one was found
who might be suspected of having
committed the cowardly assault.
For the past few weeks this town and
vicinity have been overrun with
''knights Of the road" who have made
life burdensome to local residents by
their bold demands for food and shell
ter; and many ladies have been at their
wits end to know how to rid them
selves of these daily nuisances without
appeal to the officers of the law. To-
night there are ten Of these tramps
| LOGGED at the local police station; and
they will be held by the authorities UNI
| til Mrs. Lorangers condition is such
that she can look over the men held. to
see If she can identify her assailant
among them. There has rarely been
anything of this nature in town which
excited so much Indignation as to-
nights dastardly act. Public senti-
ment is aroused to such a pitch that if
the man who is responsible for Mrs. Lo-
rangers present critical condition is
| gers present critical condition is
caught, he may be severely dealt with
! by the justly-enraged citizens.
1t is not thought, however, that the
assault was committed with intent to
murder. but it is believed that the UNI
1 known man was providing about the
premises with the evident intent of pill
fering anything movable, and ASSAULT
ed Mrs. Loranger for the purpose of
making good his escape. The search is
likely to be kept up all night
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-15
SENATOR HOAR'S CLERICAL
ERROR.
SEALING AWARDS.
Total Amount Necessary to Satisfy
Commissioners Award $473151. 2e

washington, Jan. 14-The president
today submitted to congress the
awards, and report of the commission
appointed under the terms of the treaty
of 1896, TO adjust the claims of British
subjects for losses sustained through the
seizure of their sealing vessels in Boring
sea. In his letter of transmittal the presi-
dent says;
The report of the secretary of state
presents clear epitome of the award
ana renders unnecessary any extended
observations on my part further than
70 say that l cordially coincide with the
recommendation and that our treaty
obligations demand prompt and favor
able action by congress, which I
urgently hope may be taken, to the end
that these long pending questions may
be finally and satisfactorily terminated
The total amount necessary TO satisfy
the award of the commissioners is S473,-
1925, which | recommend be appropri-
ated.
William Mckinley"
Secretary Sherman's report sets out
the appointment of the commissioners to
adjust the claims and submits a list Of
the awards made, showing in detail the
amount allowed on account of each of
the following named vessels; Carolina
Thornton, Onward, Favourite, Sayward,
Anna Beck, Alfred Adams, Grace. Dol
phin Ada. Triumph, Juanite. Path
finder, Black Diamond, Lily, Ariel, Kate,
Minnie, Winnifred, Henrietta and Oscar
and Hattie There were also allowed
fourteen personal claims to the follow
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-15

which is one Of several which have been
held on the subject, or to allow re-
porters to be present. There were
seven in the committee, including two
clerical gentlemen, but they also de-
clined to give out any information, fear
ing 1t might prejudice their cause, exS
cept to say they had no reason to ex-
pect an immediate settlement.
NEWBURRYPORT. HIGHWAY.
Boston, Jan. 1.-THE highway COM
missioners will advertise tomorrow for
bids for building mile of state high
way through the Paradise woods, in
Swampscott. from the overhead cross
ing of the Swampscott branch of the
Boston and Maine road to Vining
square. This will be a continuation of
the Newburyport state highway. which
was the result Of the efforts of Hon. J.
G. Bennett OF Lynn, now chairman OF
the committee on roads and bridges.
Mr.. Bennett attempted to secure leg!sla-
ton last year, and after number Of
hearings, in which the several city and
town authorities appeared in favor,
and Mayor Quincy stated that the city
would build a boulevard through East
Boston to the Revere line, the commits
sioners stated that if the matter were
~ OPP'-9 Sl4ty WOluu 90 dAEtlQ DIS last
as possible. During the fall they let
one section by contract, it being to
Revere. Sections in Beverly and Wen
ham were already constructed. Efforts
to continue the work in Revere were
stopped by an opinion of the attorney
general, submitted to the board. that it
could not go ahead and construct the
bridge over the Saugus river without
legislation and an appropriation The
present rule of the board is to distri-
butte the money for state highways in
each county on the basis of the mileage
of roads outside the city streets. This
would use up all the money appropriate
ed to Essex county on the Saugus
river bridge and stop work ON all the
other highways there. Gloucester has
already built a section with the under
standing that the commission will ap-
proprate the money to pay for it this
year. Hence the request for the special
appropriation
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-15

ing: Munroe. Margotch, Guttormsen,
Norman, Ogilvie. Blake, Warren,
Reilly, Fessy, Laing, Olsen, Keefe, Petit,
and Lundberg.
The principal of claims for vessels al
lowed to the amounts of 1854, 1881 and
interest in this sum is allowed to the
amount of $149, 1885, making the total
allowed $413, 1927.
The personal claims with interest
swell this total to 1853, 454.27. Then the
correspondence shows further allow
ance was made on account of the Black
Diamond, and on the claims of James
Gaudin, mate of the Ada, two claims
which had been originally thrown out by
the commissioners on the ground of lack
of jurisdiction, but which were after
wards admitted to consideration on the
joint application of Secretary Olney and
Sir Julian Pauncefote. The admission Of
these two claims raised the total of the
claims and interest allowed to sum men
toned by the president, namely $473,-
ISL. 26 Secretary Sherman makes the
point in his letter that the treaty under
which the awards were made requires
that the appropriation shall be made to
pay them within six months after the
ascertainment of the full amount.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-15
NOMINATIONS CONFIRMED.

Washington. Jan. 14.-The senate to-
day confirmed the following nomina-
tions; H. King of Michigan. to be
minister to Siam.
To be secretaries of legislation: ]. C.
McNally Of Pennsylvania, secretary and
consul general at Bogota, Colombia; w.
Il. Sands, secretary at Seoul, Korea /:
A. M Beaupre, secretary at Guatemala
and Honduras.
To be consuls: w. B. Green of Rhode
Island, Bermuda; J. ]. Wilbur of Rhode
Island, at Dublin, Ireland
To be attorney Of the United States,
H. L. Burnett, southern district of New
York
Leander p Mitchell of Indiana, to be
assistant comptroller of the treasury;
Robert j. Tracewell Of Indiana, to be
comptroller of the treasury; L. M. Id
dings, now second secretary a. Rome, to
be secretary of the embassy at Rome;
w. X. Henkel, to be United States
marshal for the southern district of
New York; Mark S. Brewer of Michi-
gan, to be a civil service commissioner.
Postmasters: Massachusetts, G. A.
Eldridge, Williamstown.
Among the nominations confirmed by
the senate today was that of ex-Sen-
ator Tabor of Colorado to be postmaster
at Denver. Senator Wolcott asked for
action Immediately on the opening of
the executive session, and there being
no objection he was confirmed without
delay
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-15
PRESIDENT DoLEs MISSION.
Hawaifs Head to Make Observations
for Guidance as to Annexation.

Washington, Jan. 14.-Lorin A. Thurs
ton, formerly Hawaiian minister to the
United States and at present in this
city,, as the island republics represen-
tative, in behalf Of the annexation
treaty, made the following statement
relative to President Dole's mission to
the United States: THE Hawaiian
legislature meets in February, SO if an
neXation is to take place there will
necessarily be some legislation to adapt
the laws to the changed conditions If
it is not to take place the refunding
of the bonded debt will probably be
taken up, which would not be done If
annexation is to take place. The pres
emit bonds draw six per cent interest,
and can be taken up at any time The
entire debt can be refunded at from
4 to AZ per cent by the present govern
ment. There being no cable commune
ations, and the mails being so slow and
so far apart, the information obtained
by letter being at best unsatisfactory
President Dole determined to come to
Washington and observe the conditions
for himself, in order to guide MIN in
making recommendations to the Qegisla-
ture."
The state department has received no
tice from United States Minister Sewall,
at Honolulu, that President Dole's visit
to Washington is made because he is
deeply interested in the annexation
treaty
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-15
IN CAMBRIDGE JAIL.
Spencer, Alias Reed, Brought from PhiIa
deIphia and Heard at Lowell


deIphia and Heard at Lowell
Philadelphia, Jan. 14.-George H.
Spencer alias Reed alias Greenhalge,
the bunco man who feeced a number Of
New England farmers out of large sums
of money, was taken from here to Low
ell last night in custody of Chief Dis
trict Detective Whitney of Massachu-
sets The requisition papers reached
here from Harrisburg last night, and
Spencer was at once surrendered to De-
tective Whitney by the local authorities.
Spencer, when committed a few days
ago to await the action of the Massa-
chusetts authorities, declared his inten-
ton to legally resist his return to the
Bay State but he evidently changed his
mind, as he entered no protest when the
Massachusetts officer took him in
charge.
Lowell Jan. 14.-George Spencer, bet
ter known to many people Of New Eng
land, and particularly well to those In
Lowell and other Massachusetts cities
as John Reed, alleged bunco and conf
dence man, who left these parts about
two weeks ago, thereby defaulting bail
aggregating more than $4,000, arrived
here from Philadelphia, this morning, in
charge of district police officers He
was at once given a hearing before
Judge Hadley, and held without bail un-
til the 18th. The man was arrested in
Philadelphia a few days ago, as a fugi-
tive fnom justice.
Cambridge, Jan. 14-John Reed. alias
Spencer, alias Greenhalge. alleged gold
brick man and bunco steerer, was
brought to the house of correction at
East Cambridge from Lowell, this af-
ternoon Reed was searched, and then
allowed to telephone to some of his ac-
quaintances; and it is expected that an
other attempt will be made to secure
bonds for his release AS soon as he
had communicated with his friends
Reed was taken to his cell.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-15
THE BoLrING DEMOCRATS.
Statement Issued to the Democrats of
Massachusetts,.

Boston, Jan 14-Another statement to
the democratic voters of Massachusetts,
bearing upon the trouble in the demo-
cratic state committee of 1898, was is
sued today by James F. Owens, tenn
porary chairman, and Daniel B. Kelley,
temporary secretary. representing that
portion of the committee which left the
meeting last Saturday on the ground
that that meeting was being Illegally
conducted This statement gives the
ground for contention that the portion
of the committee represented alone is
entitled to recognition as legally en-
powered to recognize the state commit
tee This statement, like the one is
sued earlier by those members OF the
committee who organized after the So
called "bolters" left, describes the pre-
hninaries of last Saturdays meeting. 1t
claims that the democratic state COM
mittee is a continuous body; and there
fore the rules of one committee relative
to organization have binding force on
the succeeding committee, and must
be observed.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-15
MINERS RETURN TO WORK.

Pana, H., Jan. 14.-After one month
of incorrectness of scales and differ
erces between operators and miners re-
sulting therefrom. the Penwell Coal
Mining Company's mines have resumed
operations. All differences between the
company and men have been satisfacto-
rily adjusted Two hundred miners are
emnloYed.