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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-04-14
COMING WAR.

The fall in Spanish bonds is very
significant Nothing is a better ba
rometer of stormy political weather
than the money market, and that in
dicator shows that it is very squally
indeed. There seems to he no hope
of a peaceful solution of affairs. and
there is no doubt that McKinley's
message will be of such a character
that war will instantly be declared.
The only possible chance there is
of avoiding war, is for Spain to clear
out of Cuba The present Spanish
Cabinet will not yield, but there is
talk of an overthrow and the coming
into power of an extremely conserva-
tive ministry, which would accept
the situation. To this party the Queen
Regent leans. 1t is very evident that
she, personally, is anxious for peace.
But monarchs of turbulent people
do not always get their own way, and
with the seething parties in Spain, it
is a mere matter of touch and go
whether whether the queen can hold
the throne for her son or not.
The Carlsts are ever ready to take
a hand. and the Queen holding back
from what would be popular war,
would give an opportunity for Don
Carlos to come forward and offer to
lead the Spanish forces. On the 9th
er hand, the Republicans of South
eastern Spain would rejoice at IA
chance of upsetting the present dy-
nasty
In the United States the war fever
has taken hold of the people, and
ton in Cuba. The various State Leg
islatures are voting funds for nation
al defence and Congress is ready to
give the President all the money he
wants.
The effect upon our own fortunes
in the event of war, will be the in
slant annexation of the Islands, Ha-
waii will be a. military necessity and
we may feel assured that within IL
week of the first gun being fired the
Stars and Stripes will be flying over
Honolulu, never to come down.
There are those who are timid and
think that the Spanish might injure
us, but if the Stars and Stripes go up
we can be satisfied that the United
States has quite force enough to pro-
tect us. People talk as if the Span
ish navy was equal to that of the
United States. 1t is not so. The only
thing the United States is deficient in
is torpedo boats, and that is being
remedied every day. In large vessels
the United States is superior both as
TO number and as to pattern. Then
as to officers and men the United
States is much superior. Though a
couple of hundred years ago the Span
ish were bold navigators, they seem
to have entirely lost their maritime
skill. During the Napoleonic wars the
Spanish navy, though large in size,
was p"'iN hhhtiNt III law +NtlSOh
sailors used to hold the Spanish ships
in contempt and did not hesitate to
attack them with far inferior force
There is no reason to think that the
Spanish have improved during the
century. If the Spanish army is i'll
differed, as is constantly stated, we
may be pretty sure that the navy con-
tains no better material.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-04-14
@ireRy @o7picS
April I, 1898.
Safe Subjects.

AS Honolulu grows in i'm
portance, more commerce calls
at this port. Only a few days
ago, it was announced that the
steamers of the Pacific Mail
Company would, in the future,
all call here enroute. Owing
to the prominence given TO
the question of annexing these
Islands to the United States.
the attention of the whole
world has been called to Haw-
ali, and whether we are annex
ed or not, the strangers COM
ing to Hawaii during the COM
ing year, will be more than
ever before. While everyone
is glad of the increased bust
ness it will bring, other things
must not be overlooked. The
rowing element which seek
homes and fortune in new
country, contain larger per-
centage of the criminal class,
and it is only necessary pru-
dence to keep temptation out
of their way. Realizing this,
we have anticipated the de-
mand for Safes, and imported
a large number of
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-04-14
McHnerny's Shoe Store
FORT STREET. HONOLULU.
A Strong Testimonial.
Hamakua Plantation,
PaauilO, Hawaii, H. /.
Mr.. j. G. Spencer,
Pacific Hardware Company,
Honolulu, H. l.

DEAR SIR: The Secretary Disc Plow l purchased
from you is giving satisfaction We using it to pow
under crop of upns They three feet high and very
thick Your pillow turns them completely under at the
time blowing the land fourteen inches deep.
feel satisfied that with this pillow the draft for the
quantity and depth Of work six eight That is with
the old pow to do the work. it takes eight good mues
with your pillow takes only SIX and they less tired at
night.
Please send another pillow by the first schooner eav-
ing for this
You at liberty to this in any way you may
fit. Yours truly,
A. LIDGATE.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-04-14
WAMPOLE'S
PREPARATION,

the very soul of healing for the
diseases which everywhere prevail.
Cases that were pronounced real Con-
sumption have completely recovered
by the use of it; and rheumatism,
Malaria, Anamia. Debility, the Sc
quences OF scrofula, and all ailments
accompanied with rapid loss of flesh
and strength. yield very kindly to it.
1t always agrees with The stomach.
All the more because, although it
contains the nutritive properties Of
Cod Liver Oil. there is 40 appearances
or taste Of that cdludbie get nduseous
drug. And this is point sick people
will appreciate. 1t IS scientific VIC
tory of our own tirle and an insur-
an policy against disease. Palat lie
as honey. You cannot he di appointed
in it. Sold by all chemists.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-04-14
THE SUREST WAY

To success in business, is to have a
useful article to sell and then to tell
the plain truth about it in simple
words. The popularity Of our prepa-
ration proves the soundness Of this
principle. The best and most intelli
gent people throughout the world,
use and rely on it. There is no haze
Of mystery nor affectation Of magic
about this remedy. The formula is on
the label; made from Pure Cod Liver
Oil, extracted by us from fresh cod
livers, combined with the Compound
Syrup Of Hypophosphites, Extracts Of
Malt and Wild Cherry Bark. There
you have the whole thing,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-04-14

There is nothing so suggestive of refinement so
expressive of character, as prettiy dressed foot.
The Dora De'satte is not only high grade Dress
Slipper, but for dancing purposes cannot be sur
passed. The Grecan Straps give support to the
foot and prevent any slipping in the heel, so COM
mon in dancing slippers.
We carry these in White Satin as well.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-04-14
VICTOR SAFES

in all sizes, from the small
jewelry safe to the largest,
weighing 1900 pounds. These
safes are Of a standard make,
and need no unnecessary puff
ing. We have them on sale,
however, and will be pleased
to show up their strong points
to all who may call. The prices,
like upon all our other goods,
are right, and you cannot buy
a cheaper or better Safe any
where else.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-04-14

Men rule the world and the women
rule the men.
The Republican journal., 1898-01-27
DIR. Lewis w. Pendleton's Will.

The will of the late DR.. Lewis W. Pendle-
ton has been presented for probate He be-
queaths all his property, wherever situated
together with sums payable as policies of
life insurance, to his brother, Edward W
Pendleton of Detroit, Mich, in trust, with
power to him and his successors to sell and
convey property. He orders $50 to be paid
each six months, or until his wifes death
to his sister, Caroline E. PendIeton; 500
annually, under same conditions, to his
faithful domestic, Grace NJ. Atkinson
The remainder of the net income is to be
paid to his wife, Carrie c. Pendleton, in
quarterly payments during her life. After
his wifes death he orders that 5000 be
paid his sister, Caroline E. Pendleton, if
living; to Harriet B. Pendleton, widow of
his brother, George H., if living, 81 900; to
his niece, Hannah H. Pendleton, if living
So 600 to his niece, Virginia H Robie, if
living, $1,000; to Grace NJ. Atkinson, if liv-
ing, 81 900; to each of his nephews and
nieces, not before mentioned. if living, $500.
Ii the assets are not equal to what is expect
ed priority to legacies will be in order nam
toned the trust shall terminate, and the
property be distributed to his heirs accord
ing to the laws of Maine.
His brother, Edward w. Pendleton, is ap-
pointed executor, and no bond is required,
either as executor or trustee. The will is
dated December Is, 1897, and is witnessed
by Joseph W. Symonds. Charles L. Hutch
inson and David W. Snow. By codicil
dated Dec. 13, 1897, he directs:
First: After the payment of nv legal
debts, l give to my wife, Carrie e.
Pendleton the entire contents of the house
which we occupy as our home, known as
No. 1872 State street, Portland, Maine.
Second: Upon the death of my said wife,
| hereby direct that my trustee, Edward W.
Pendleton, of Detroit, Michigan set aside
the sum of ten thousand ($1O,0O0) dollars
from my estate, and | hereby direct that he
shall use the said sum mentioned to apply
upon the payment of claims formerly held
against me by certain persons in the city of
Belfast, Waldo County, Maine, as appears
OF record; said payments to be made pro
rata
The codicil of the will calls for word of
explanation Many years ago DR.. Pendle-
ton became the administrator of the estate
OF his father-in-law, W. H. Connor of Bel
fast, and assumed the responsibility of its
debts. Owing to the decline in shipping of
which it was largely composed, the estate
became insolvent. Under the insolvent law
of the State DR.. Pendleton was relieved
from all legal responsibility to pay the
debts, but instead of availng himself Of that
relief, as great majority of men would
have done, he determined to pay them out
Of his own pocket as fast as he was able
Before his death he had paid $40, 600 toward
their settlement and the sum set apart in
codicil is for the extinction of the remain
der. Portland Daily Press.
The Republican journal., 1898-01-27

of the public domain. :. :. The Senate, JAM
Goth, confirmed these nominations: JOS
McKenna of California, to be associate
justice of the supreme court of the Unit
ed States. To be consul, C. B. Toole,
New Hampshire at Saltillo, Mexico. ....
Pres. Scrymser and Davis of the Pacific
cable company had another hearing
Jan. 21st before the house interstate and
foreign commerce committee, in support
of the projected subsidized cable from
San Francisco to Hawaii and Japan. They
called attention to the great development
of the ocean cable system by the British
government, and pointed out that the
latter always tried to get both ends of the
cable on British soil. They contended
that the United States was placed at a
great disadvantage by failing to have a
proper cable service. Gov. John w.
Griggs of New Jersey was nominated
Jan. 22nd, for Attorney General. The
nomination was confirmed Monday......
The investigation by navy officers into the
alleged barbarities in Navassa has been
completed, and their report is on the way
to Washington. No indications of slavery
were found. ... Assistant Secretary Roose-
velt corrects statements attributed to
him, and says our navy is too small, bat
is first class for its size. -. President Nc
kinley is at work on a new civil service
order, which will extend the classified
service.
The Republican journal., 1898-01-27
Mt. Desert Correspondence

$. W, HAEBoR, Jan =. I,.'-- Td- 1a.8-
digger with the seows owned r- .ua--
Fernald Of Portland arrived L--- ls-- -..-s-
from ST. Johns, y B., III t.s e- -v, -az.
and left for Portland To-day Wa rs-
tugs We're here they coaled ar. aa.l H ia--,i
water, but as none Wa tv b. n4f e. --
place they proceeded withol-
Mr. Joseph o. " Whttcnmtuf " r- ---.
ed here on -tmr- Merry .1r-a- rl= ---. r..
teach his second Term Vi h - -.i.. t-
place. Every one was ga 3. s
back the genial, smiling tt-- ~ -.- t.l.a.-
who is held IN high esteem --r- -y -t- ---
pie, both III and out ~ the =. lo... -..- Ul
Whitconih had several app -sEs4a- -a --...
in high schools Thl- winter AL s----
school at tins pi4e--
1t is reported that .s-z- H--rsz- '-
built on Clarks point u-ar -h- --~aze,al-
wharf in the early -rrluE. h47 a- -t- -s=-
the name IL tie party : ra- S-rEz
The officers of Tr.Jn-rr D. -.iE- : 81 4 w
were publicly installed Jan -7-t- lr -a--
Master VI. l.. Allen # Mrlut De- L.-.--
assisted by Cyrus H. Larv-y t---a.
Marshal. aud ARE a. toI.uWs Ef-1 g.
ardson, W NJ. WA " Ku-
James 5. Fernaid. J. " J..f W C.--.
Treas wm. K. K-en-, Ss-,'y tieprz- li-r.
mon, S u Chas : Ward J u Ja-,l
Mayo, Chap wm- l.. iillty, M41-.-..
Fred Young. :. :. Herbert \ M9rtus.
S. Amaus ;. Brown, Tyler
The Jeplthah Chapter 9
was also public l-i''--..i,,l F--- .--.r-
Worthy Mstr,. Anna Esr- .g Erz.-
assisted by Mrs Gr4rv p-a.-- A. s--a7.. u.a--
shal, as follows Jn--pl..nr Srsz-r W
Henry Tracey. W P N~1ls T-a--
Asso- NJ; Wm. Z k--u-. So. N-
Squirting, Treas, NAhri R--u-- C-.lac-
toress; Carrie Squirting. A>-.t Conf F'a -
Clark, Adah; Grace Pea-e. Eath I-l---.--
Brown. Esther; Emily STzps--- Na--ts
Aljava Norwood El-cts. Ahbi~ siil--y. y A.
den; Amons S. Brown, Sent AZ tn c.--e q
fine entertainment was rendered. ssft@- EE5.-h
supper was served in the banquet bali ur1T-
ing the installation the Lodge rccuz
crowded to its utmost capacity
The seighing is excellent az tht- rEse-
and is being improved by every one Whe
owns horse.
The ice men will begin cutting the frs- Il
the week. Somesville parties were cutting
from Echo lake the past week and getting
a good quality of about l. inches thick
The Republican journal., 1898-01-27
Rev Geo. E. Tufts spoke in we'll deserved
terms of praise of her unselfish and devot-
ed life and Christian character.

The Rockland Opinion of last week pub
lished an excellent obituary OF Hon. Hiram
Bliss. Jr. OF Washington, mention of whose
death was made in the last issue of The Jour
nal. OF the funeral, which was held from
the residence of the deceased JAN 18th, the
Opinion says:
1t was largely attended, many attorneys
from Rockland, and other places being pres
The principal address was made by Rev.
Mr.. Palladno, pastor of the Methodist
church; and Rev. W. W. Ogier, Presiding
Elder of Rockland district, B.. NJ c., Rev,
v. E. Hills, pastor OF the Methodist church
in Union, and Rev. Hugh McCullom, pastor
OF the Congregational church in Waldoboro,
all took part in the service. All the pastors
emphasized the fact that they had not only
been helped by the constant presence and
cheering words of Mr.. Bliss, who was not
member of the church, but by substantial
aid rendered by him. The floral offerings
were unusually numerous and beautiful :
one piece, from the Knox county bar large
wreath on a standard, was specially ad-
mlred. Mrs. Bliss has received a tender
and touching letter from Chief Justice
Peters, lamenting the loss of a near and
dear friend; also letters from Associate Jus
tlces w hltehouse, Emery, Foster and Saw
age; GOV. Powers; former Cows Robie and
Cleaves; Hon. c. E. Littleteld, Col W, H
Foger, and L. F. Starrett, ESQ. of Rock
land; Hon. Reuel Robinson and j. H. Mont
gomery, Esq. of Camden; j. E. Moore, ESQ
of Thomaston, and True p. Pierce, ESQ. Of
New York.
The Republican journal., 1898-01-27

WALDO COUNTY COMMON SCHOOLS.
The statistics show that Waldo County
has $50 persons of school age, aud that the
attendance averaged 49 per cent. The spring
and summer terms averaged weeks and j.
days, the fall and winter terms, weeks and
DAYS There are 241 schoolhouses in the
county, of " hich 139 reported in good
condition, aud SO are supplied with flags.
The total value Of school property is 1914 $50.
New schoolhouses have been built as fol-
lows: Freedom, $500 Liberty, $610; Nor
rll, Sab; Searsport, 609 Number Of male
teachers in spring and summer terms, 8; fall
and winter terms, 70; female teachers,
spring and summer terms, POI fall and win
ter terms, 1876; normal graduates, 80. The
average wages of male teachers We're Ss6 26
per month of female teachers, So 60 per
week. The cost of superintendence was
So $50. The amount of money raised by the
towns was S24 ,135, which was 81 ,913 more
than was required by law. Belfast, Belmont,
Burnhdm, Freedom, Isles boro, Jackson,
Morrill,. Northport Prospect, Searsport,
Swanville Thorndike, Troy, Unity, Waldo
and Winterport exceeded the legal require
ment, and stockton Springs fell short So
The average amount raised per scholar was
SO ,16, Winterport leading with 81 So The
total amount expended for public schools
was SAB, ,160
r,n
The Republican journal., 1898-01-27
The Schools of Waldo County.

We have received from Hon. W. W. Stet-
son, State Superintendent of common
schools, copy of his annual report, just is
sued 1t gives the statistics of the common
schools for the year ending Apr. l, 1897, and
for free high schools for the year ending
June l, 1887. We make the following COM
pilation of statistics of Belfast and Waldo
county:
BELFAST COMMON SCHOOLS.
Number of scholars in town. 1910
Registered in spring and summer
terms. .................'.. oSi
Average number, spring and summer
Terms. QUO
Registered in fall and winter TERMS. TT
Average number, fall and winter
terms .................. 600
Percentage of average attendance. ~
Number of different pupils registered. 149
Average length of spring and sum-
mer terms weeks of days each). II
Average length of fall and winter
terms Observation-Disclosures. IL
Aggregate number OF weeks of all
schools Observation-Disclosures. 1872
Number of school houses in town.. 20
Number in good condition. ........... 10
Number supplied with flags. s........... 10
Estimated value of school property .S21 1888
Male teachers IN spring and summer
.
Male teachers in fail and winter
terms.
Female teachers in spring and sum-
mer terms 70
Female teachers in fall and winter
terms. Il
Teachers who are graduates OF Nor
NAL schools. 5
Teachers who have attended teachers
meetings. 81
month, excluding board ..........S 500
Average wages of. female teachers
per week excluding board. ........ $50
Average cost of teachers board per
week 262
Paid for superintendence. ........ 10000
Money voted in 1896. 4,710 90
Excess of amount required by law. 1880
Amount raised per scholar. ......... 3.12
Percentage of valuation assessed for
common schools. ls................. .OO15
Available from town treasury from
Apr. /, 1896 to Apr. /, 1897. ,71O 90
Available from State, (same period). 3,9O7 90
Derived from local funds .......... 226.OO
Total school resources. ............. 8,S43 90
Expended for public schools. 9.203 90
Oyer-expended, Apr. /, 1897. ...... $50 90
School fund and mill tax, for 1897. 1863 SO
BELFAST FREE HIGH SCHOOL.
Amount expended ...............S2,1 10000
Raised by town Observation-Disclosures. 100000
Received from State 25OOO
Mum ber of weeks. ks................... 80
Scholars registered d.................. 122
Average attendance. ce................ 10Y
Mum ber IN arithmetic. .............
'' ancient languages. 96
t modern ..... "A
!" " natural sciences ........ 40
u d" higher mathematics. -. 80
The Republican journal., 1898-01-27
Merchandise consisting of stock,
shoes in process and shoes on hand
Nominal excess assets over liabili-


Ties ''''.'....'..'.'. 9.4H 70
1t is thought the quick assets may be con-
verted into cash by shrinking, on merchan-
disc, 10 per cent; on accounts, 90 per cent
insurance premiums, so per cent. machin-
realized for the creditors, if no large losses
are sustained, sufficient to pay them Is to 50
per cent. of their claims.
The assignees are now running out what
work was in process, and expect to have it
completed about February 1st, prox.
1t is desirable that all creditors join in
the assignment by giving their consent to
accept, pro rata, dividends from assets
A. G. SIBLEY,
VIM B. SWAN, Assignees.
Il. f. DUNToN
AS the creditors must be settled with be-
fore any dividends accrue to the stockhold-
ers, ii will be seen from the above that all
money put into stock is gone. We gave in
The journal last week an abstract of the
related to the manufacturing business of the
company, with the principal reasons for the
failure OF the business. The factory was in
operation about year and had on its nav
rolls about 100 persons, nearly all of whom
We're residents of Belfast. They were paid
their wages in full, weekly. This amount
together with the sums paid for trucking
repairs TO machinery and Buildings, etc, has
been a material help to our citizens but as
the business has resulted d sastrously. it has
been at the expense of those who assisted
by taking the stock
The Republican journal., 1898-01-27
PERSONAL.

Capt. Charles Baker was down town Tues
day.
Frank j. Starrett went to Boston vester-
day on business.
Edward Sibley went to Portland yester
day on business.
Mrs. F. A. Clark of Winterport is visiting
friends in Belfast.
Miss Ella Haswel went to Boston Mon
day to visit friends.
Jesse E. Wilson made a trip to Washing
ton, D. c., the past week.
Elbridge S. Pitcher was in Castine few
days last week on business
Jere Sullivan left yesterday for a business
trip to Portland and Boston.
Miss Elizabeth A. Barnes left Tuesday t.
visit friends in Massachusetts
| Trainmaster Manley of the Maine Central
was in town Tuesday Oh business
Miss Blanche Freeman Of Camden is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. W. II. Arnold ot thi.
city.
J. W. Knowlton, who has been ID -inc-.
Jan. Sth, returned to his work at the shoe
factory the 25uh
Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Il Hubbard sle p.
join one Of the excursion parties to VAST
ington, y. g., soon.
DR.. S. C. Gordon Of Portland Wa .u b..
fast last Thursday on his return from pru-
fessional visit to Castiue,
W 1. Burrin Of Co7inn4 and Dr Ew
Gould of Thomastoq are to 90 70 Kloudjs.
with the Belfast party which starts F-b 7tb
Mrs. Elizabeth Partridge WHO has beer
visiting Mrs Wooster Parker, l-ft Ian -2a
for Denver, Col, On account of rt- .'I---@ 40
her hus band.
Mr.. and Mrs W II Quimbv ARE --sl 81
the sulphur springs. Mount C.-al-u-. NJ.
and Mrs. Quimby Is improving .ua-- ---
treatment tkare.
Messrs r.. H Murch T. y Fs.-9l-5. --
Wilson aud o. J. Dlck-y v-u- -s r-----..
yesterday 20 attend th- -.-----
Maine Press A-sociaf.al-
Mr. Roland II. Fou-rr s H a-a
hn4i sD ll- h-2s- ~i-E q H--
viii he sablei tar Ius--a ..-- ---
feared. IL rece.v-,i i.- -.-..--
ling oou- With o. tr-u-
Loreul. p J5l-- T. --
ted to tt- ha-
Is pracrtlre ae a E---
appointed l--...
last wrrs g.. l.- =r--
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The Republican journal., 1898-01-27
The Belfast Schools.

The regular meeting of the School Com
mittee will be held next Monday evening.
The bell for the Upper Grammar school
arrived Monday and will be hung upon the
top OF the school building as soon as possi-
BILE. The bell proper weighs 800 pounds,
and the hangings go pounds. 1t is of steel
alloy and is from the American Bell Co. of
Chicago.
The Republican journal., 1898-01-27

Captain David W. Pierce, one of the old
residents and we'll known men of Orrington.
died Jan. 22d. Captain Pierce for many
years was one of the prominent retired sea
captains OF this part of the State and had
commanded many large vessels.
The Republican journal., 1898-01-27
WALDO COUNTY FREE HIGH SCHOOLS.

COMPARED WITH OUR NEIGHBoRs.
The following table will show some inter-
esting comparisons between the school sta
tistics OF Belfast and those of the other
cities and towns in the State having nearest
to the same number OF persons of school age
The Republican journal., 1898-01-27
The Legro & SpaIding Shoe Factory

The assignees of the Legro & Spalding
Shoe Co. have issued the following state
ment to creditors, showing the standing of
the company on Jan. 10th the day when the
assignment was made.
The Republican journal., 1898-01-27
.eest circulation in City and County

sr5scRiPTIoN 1ERMs. In advance, So 2.O0a year
~ s- six months; 30 cents for three months
ans Using TERMS. For one square, one inch
.i.-H IA column, 75 cents for one week, anG
.f- fo- each subsequent insertion.