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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-03-07
PROMPT PAYMENTS.

1t has always been the rule with the
New England Life Insurance Compa-
ny to make prompt payment when
losses occurred. They are very thor
ough in their medical examinations,
and after they accept a risk there is
no quibbling or delay when loss
comes. They have a large cash re-
serve as their statement shows, and
a draft Immediately follows proof of
death. Castle q Cooke, agents for the
Hawaiian Islands.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-03-07
NOTICE.

Leong Tuck. proprietor of firm I'M
der name of Tuck Hop, has this day
sold his entire business, including
lease of lands, merchandise, groceries
and other property belonging to the
above named firm, to Kwong Hop &
Co.
Kwong Hop & Co. will not be re-
sponsible for any debts contracted by
Tuck Hop.
Honolulu, March 4, 1898.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-03-07
COMMITTEES CHOSEN.

Secretary w. r. Sims announces the
subcommittee of the Oahu American
Union Party Central Committee
Conference-James A. Kennedy, I.
f. Lansing, George w. Smith.
Organization-F. b. McStocker, w.
II. Hoogs, f. c. Winston.
Resolutions-J S. Martin, j. A. Low,
Ed Towse.
Reception. A. McCandless, B. F.
Dillingham;, F. j. Lowrey.
Finance-George w. Smith, T. T.
Lansing, b. f. Dillingham;.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-03-07
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Attention, Company b.
CARD OF THANKS.

The family of the late Captain +. D.
Crane wishes to acknowledge with
most heartfelt thanks the many kind
nesses extended to them during the
bereavement they have sustained. The
many expressions of sympathy and
the many services rendered are deep
~ appreciated. Very respectfully,
MRS. f. ID. CRANE AND CHILDREN.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-03-07
JUST ARRIVED.

Elk Archer and Zealandia, new line
of carriages, wagons and harness at
Schuman's Carriage and Harness Re-
pository, Fort street. He guarantees
to sell you what you want for less
money than you can get it elsewhere.
Every article kept in stock is a bar
gain in itself at the price asked. New
goods arrive every week.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
MEETING NOTICE.

MEETING NOTICE.
Company b. ................. Page s
CARD OF THANKS.
Mrs. f.. -. Crane Page s
OPERA HOUSE.
Miss Eileen O'Moore .......Page $
MISCELLANEOUS.
4. f. Murphy d Page 5
Wall, Nichols Page S
Mrs. NJ. Hanna ......... Page
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-01
THE STATE IN BRIEF.

A 81 500 school house is to be erected
at Malvern.
The Salvation Army will establish a
rescue home at Fort Smith.
The Lloyd block, in Hot Springs, was
destroyed by fire. Loss, 1000.
The dwelling of Isiah Moore at Pine
Bluff was detroyed by fire. Loss, 81, 500
M. V. Teneyck, Cotton Belt brake
man, was killed at Altheimer by the
cars
The White river at Newport on March
"a registered 3O.7 feet-the highest since
1890.
A negro named Troy, wanted In Ala
bama for murder. was captured at Tex
arkana.
DIR. c. d. Niven, of Rison, was found
dead in bed. His death was due to
heart disease.
cotton mill, backed by northern
capital, is to be erected at Little Rock.
The contract for the building has been
let
The potato crop was considerably
damaged by the cold weather, espec.
tally in the northwestern portion of
the state.
Dependency over the death of his
wife led j. Il. Lansdell, a prominent
.itizen of Fayetteville, to attempt his
life by taking poison.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-01
April Weather.

The following data for the mouth Of
April, covering a period of Is years,
was compiled from the weather bureau
records at Little Rock.
Mean or normal temperature, "a degrees.
The warmest month was that OF 1896, with
an average Of 6S degrees
The coolest month was that Of 1884, with an
average OF 81 degrees
The highest temperature was "a degrees, on
April 5, 1880
The lowest temperature was 2s degrees. on
April /. 1898.
Average date on which last killing frost oc-
CURED in spring. March %
Precipitation (rain and melted snow).-
Average for the month All inches
Average number OF days with 01 OF an inch
or more TO-
The greatest monthly precipitation was 10 "a
inches in 1884.
The least monthly precipitation was 90
inches in 1887.
The greatest amount of precipitation record
ed in any "a consecutive hours was 457 inches
on April sc, 1883.
Average number of clear days, IL: partly
cloudy days, 10: cloudy days. o.
The prevailing winds have been from the
south.
The highest velocity OF the wind was "A miles
from the south ON April 13, 1898.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-01
ARKANSAS STATE NEWS.
Had to Settle.

In compliance with decision of the
supreme court. Ferd Havis, the colored
politician of Jefferson county, paid the
amount due on the bond of w. j. Han
cock, the same having been secured by
Collier and Havis. Hancock was q
notorious negro in Jefferson county
politics, and in 1890. during the con-
gressional election in which Breclxin.
ridge and Langley were candidates,
some trouble ensued and Hancock shot
Ollie Alexander and Jim Jones. Han
cock was indicted in two cases and took
q change of venue to the court at Var
ner. There he was convicted and SEN
fenced to four and half years in the
penitentiary. While being taken from
the court room to the Jail Hancock made
his escape and has never been appre-
hended. His convection was for only
one offense, and his bond for the second
count was declared forfeited when the
case was called, and Judgment rendered
by the circuit court agaidst the bonds
men. The case was appealed to the
supreme court, which affirmed the
action of the lower court.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-01
WIT AND WISDOM.

Watts-"Bixley II sad wag." Potts
Especially when none will laugh ~
his jokes."-IndiaIupol Journal
An Exceptional Case.-"He's rather
timid, is he note" "Very. Why, he's SO
timid that he's scared by war-scares!"
Puck.
After the Battle.-He-"Then go
and forever" She--"very well! But
don't call tomorrow evening, for I
shan't be in."-Life.
"Did you lose any valuables when that
burglar got into your flat?" 'vaiua-
bles? He stole a folding mince-pie that
cost 35 cents. Puck.
She-.'I know there's something I've
forgotten to buy" He-"That's just
what l thought" She-"Why did you
think sop Iie-"Because you have
some money left. t."--Tit-Bits.
The Difference.--The Sitting One
"Jones is SO near-sighted he once took
man for giraffe" The Standing
One-"That's nothing. / once took
lady for a sail. King IL
Co.'s Monthly.
Her Adorer-"May I marry your
daughter, sir?" Her Father-.'What do
you want to marry for? You don't
know when you're well OFF," Her
Adorer--"No, perhaps not; but know
when you're well off."-Truth.
Steam has rendered man inestima-
bic service" remarked the observer OF
men and things. "and woman, also,
since 1t has enabled her to open her
husbands letters without his knowing
it."-Detroit Journal
"Ef de average young man." said
Uncle Eben, "ud be willn' ter go froo
as much Hardship ter git useful knowl-
edge as he did learnin' ter smoke his
fust cigar, dar wouldn be nigh ex many
regrets in disherc life." - Washington
Star.
Mr.. Uggy-"Don't you remember,
dear, when your father forbade me the
house," Mrs. Uggy-"Yes, and when
your mother wouldn't let me out of her
sight, not for waking minutc?" Mr..
Uggy-"And | had made up niy mind
to go off and die for Cuba Libre?" Mrs.
uggy-"Yes, and l scared father into
thinking | was in decline?" CBoth
together) - Weren't those happy
days ?"-Truth.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-01
Fought Under Gomez,

C. w. Wilson, an ex-Cuban soldier. is
in Hot Springs under treatment Will
son served in the Cuban army directly
under Gen. Gomez, participating in S2
battles. He received II bullet wounds
and had part of his right foot blown
off by a she'll He was imprisoned in
Moro Castle December 2 last, under
death sentence. but was pardoned
through the instrumentality of Consul
General Lee and taken on the Maine,
where he received his first medical and
surgical treatment. Wilson afterwards
reached New Orleans, and from there
went to Hot Springs. He is completely
broken down in health.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-01
To Evade the Law,

Mayor Woodson, of Little Rock, has
shut down on open saloons on Sunday.
Since the order went into effect, some
of the saloon men have adopted a novel
plan to evade the law Instead of keep
ing their places open to the general
public, club is organized, with a full
quota of officers, and duly incorporated
under the laws of the state, the object
of the clubs generally being stated ''for
the benefit and pleasure of social inter
course among the members" Asa gen.
eral thing, any one can become mem
Der, and is thereby entitled to admis-
sion to the clubs rooms," where liquid
refreshments are served at regular bar.
room prices.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-01
Vets to Meet.

The ex-Confederate reunion to be
held at Little Rock April 12 will be
largely attended. Local camps are
making preparation for royalty enter
tanning their old comrades. The fol-
lowing greeting has been issued:
LITTLE Rock, March 26-Omer r. Weaver
Camp. No. 1853. sends greeting 10 all United
Confederate Veterans and all ex-Confederate
soldiers, and request the pleasure of their
company on April i2 at the state house, in the
city Of Little Rock. to do honor to the memory
OF Lieut.. Omer r. Weaver, who was one OF the
first sons OF Arkansas to give his life for the
cause he loved 80 we'll.
All railroads entering Little Rock will make
half rate fare on the 1lth and 18th OF April
to all persons desiring to attend the annual en-
campment X. ]. POLK Commander
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-01
BREATHE UNDER WATER.
certain Animals That Arc Apt t.
AstOnIsh the Sportsman

certain Animals That Arc Apt e
AstOnIsh the Sportsman.
1t is generally understood that the
beaver, otter, mink and muskrat are
semi-aquatic in their habits, but it ia
doubtful whether anyone can say to
what extent they are able to dispense
with the regular respiration so essen
tial to life in all warm-blooded animals,
and, OF course, impossible for them
While beneath the surface of the water.
A bit of information upon this point
would be of great interest to me, and, (
presume, to many of your readers an
well. In my hunting expeditions
through various sections of the west
have talked with many experienced
hunters on the subject, and have found
that there is common belief that the
animals mentioned share with the
fishes an ability to draw a supply of
oxygen from the water but the fallacy
of this idea is apparent at glance. The
respiratory organs of the otter and
mink differ in no way from those of the
raccoon and rabbit. So far as can see,
their lung capacity is comparatively no
greater. How, then, can the otter stay
SO long beneath the surface when the
rabbit can hardly survive a momentary
submersion?
While camping on Redfoot lake. in
western Tennessee, some years ago, I
was afforded an excellent opportunity
of observing the habits of a mink which
resorted for fishing to a shallow pond
near ut hand. The pool was probably
100 feet wide and double that length.
hardly two feet deep in the center, and
quite clear. 1t was full of small fish,
principally perch and jack, and the
mink undoubtedly found it very ac-
ceptable lardcr. At all events | found
him there three evenings in succession,
and on each occasion he took hurriedly
to the water, dived beneath the surface.
and evfnced a strong determination to
stay thar" The first evening his dis
appearance puzzled me somewhat, for
the bottom of the pond was everywhere
discernible. and yet the closest scrutiny
failed to show his hiding place stood
for several minutes awaiting his reap
pearancc. but eventually grew dis
couraged and turned away.
The next morning I was more sue
cessful and was able to follow the little
fellow with my eye as he shot, arrow
like, to the center of the pond and
sought shelter beneath some submerged
limbs that had previously escaped my
notice.-Sports Afield,
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-01
Lumber Goes Up.

Alta meeting Of the Arkansas Lum-
bermen's association, held in Little
Rock, an advance of 50cents per thous-
and in the price of yellow pine upper
grades was agreed to. The association
adopted the unifying grade, which will
place the product of each mill on an
equal footing. Members of the associa-
ton state that their business is more
prosperous and that they have greater
trade now than at any time in the past
five years. They attribute much Of
this to the tariff legislation in their
favor
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-01
Plant. in Mexico.

Down in Mexico the castor bean.
which we think does pretty well for us
If il stands up ten or 12 feet ''in its
stockings grows to be tree 30 feet
high, with hard wood and orthodox
bark. Our common field daisy is pruned
into shrub two or three feet high and
made TO cover itself with wealth of its
yellow-eyed flowers; its stem becomes
as large as ones wrist, ard ii is much
used as an ornamental shrub in Gene
teries. Hibiscus, rare greenhouse
shrub with us. which has large, flame
colored flowers. with curious plum-lilse
centers. is planted for hedges. and is
said to make very beautiful ones. The
foliage is lovely green, and the Free
dom with which Il produces its flowers
makes Il very sttractiye.-GcldenD Days
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-01
Railroad promoter" in Trouble.

A press dispatch from Los Angeles,
CAL, states that NJ. j. Clay, well known
in this state on account of the part he
took in a scheme to build railroad
from Bentonville through northern Ar
kansas several months ago, is wanted
there on the charge of swindling citi-
zens of that place in mining ventures.
After working on the Bentonville rail
road scheme for several months, Clay
announced that he had sold out" his
interest in that project and suddenly
left the state.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-01
Insurance Statistics,

Auditor and Insurance Commissioner
Sloan has prepared statement show
ing the extent of business done in Ar
kansas by fire, life, accident and mis-
cellaneous insurance companies during
the year 1897. The total premiums re-
ceived by fire insurance companies were
$3.50, 033. AZ, while the losses were only
ss79. 72O.34, or 40. 9per cent. Of premiums
The premiums received by life, acci-
dent and miscellaneous companies were
e916, 4S6.45, while the losses incurred
were s3O1, ,l1S.S6.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-01
Letter From a GoId-Seeker.

James COmefOrd, who left Little Rock
for Alaska last September, writes from
Seattle to friend as follows:
This town is full OF people going to Alaska.
and thousands are coming back satisfied to go
home without any gold. This is the worst
buncombe ever heard Of The poor fellows
come here and buy their outfits, when the
storekeepers know that all they will get up in
Alaska is starvation, and maybe worse. The
town is full OF gamblers and grafters. They
are here from all over the states. Last week
there were is poor women stored away in the
hold OF boat, beating their way out OF Skag-
uaway. and they are coming out as fast as they
are going in. Men and women are actually
starving up there. There is not one in 500 who
fnds one dollar in gold. Only those companies
are successful. II any OF your friends are
thinking OF coming, try and change their mind
and you will do them great favor"
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-01
Message from the President Trans
hitting the Report Of the
Maine Court of Inquiry.
| CALM AND DISPASSIoNATE RECITAL.
stroyed by the Explosion of Submarine
Mine, Aided by Subsequent Explosions of
Magazines, But Does Not Fix the Re-
sponsibility for the Explosion.
The Presidents Message.

WASHINGTON, March 2s.-The presi-
dent sent the following message to
congress-
To THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES
For some time prior to the visit OF the Maine to
Havana harbor our consular representatives
pointed out the advantages to flow from the
visit of national ships to the Cuban waters, in
lccustoming the people to the presence OF our
aag as the symbol OF good WILL and OF our ships
In the fulhllment Of the mission OF protection
TO American interests. even though no immedi
ate need therefor might exist
Accordingly. on the cath Of January last after
conference with the Spanish minister, in which
the renewal OF visits of our warships to
Spanish waters was discussed and accept
ed. the Peninsular authorities at Mad
rid and Havana were advised OF the purpose
Of this government to resume friendly
naval visits at Cuban ports. and that in that
view the Maine would forthwith call at the port
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-01
Close Contests.

A number of close contests have been
recorded in the democratic primaries
held so far. In the Twelfth district,
composed of Lonoke and Prairie coun-
ties, Hon. j. w. Brians defeated Eugene
Lankford for state senator by one vote.
In the contest for sheriff of Independ-
ence county, Finn was nominated by
majority of one, and in Baxter county
W. I. Hopper was defeated for repre-
sentative on the face of the returns by
five votes.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-01

TAMPA, Fla, March 2s.-The steam
er Olivette brought from Havana, Sum
dav, the remaining officers of the bat
tleship Maine, including Capt. C. D. s.
Sigsbee, his clerk, j. II. S. Holden;
Lieut.. w. Tyler Cheverius. executive
officer; Lieut.. Ray, paymaster, and
Surgeon l.. ii. Henneberg.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-01
A Postmaster Suicidas.

VIM. Quinn, postmaster at Winslow,
committed suicide. A postofiice in.
spector called on Quinn and checked
him up, and found that he was short
about s7OO. Quinn told the inspector
that the money was at his home and
he would go and get it. He did not re-
turn. and when search was made he
was found in the woods in dying con-
dition from the effects of dose OF
poison
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-01
Madrid Newspaper. Ontim,s.,.

MADRID, March 2s.-The official
newspapers are somewhat optimistic in
their references to the solution of tho
Cuban difficulty" although they en-
phasize the opinion that the recrudes.
cence of the far eastern question is un-
favorable to Spain, las diverting the
attention of the European powers"
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-01
Gov. Jones Offers a Reward.

Gov. Jones has offered a reward of
$50 for the arrest and conviction of the
unknown party or parties who muir
dered l.. A. ludlow, Pope county
farmer, last January. Ludlow left homo
January 3, aud the following morning
was found in an empty box-car in North
Little Rock, his head beat almost into
a shapeless mass. He was taken to the
hospital where he died in q few hours
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-01
Under Serious Charges,

GREENcAsTLE, Ind, March 2s.-Clar-
ence Snyder, aged 2s years, son of ex.
Councilman Lewis Snyder, an old and
well-known citizen of this city, is in
Jail, charged with the larceny of mail
sack from the Big Four depot and tho
burglary of Piercy's drug store and
Allen Bros. dry goods store.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-01
Holland Submarine Boat Test.

New YORK, March 2S-The official
test of the Holland submarine boat was
given in the Staten Island sound Sun
day. The test was thorough, and was
a success in every particular. 1t was
made under the inspection Of Lieut..
Sargent, of the naval auxiliary board,
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-01
LAWYER in Trouble.

r. M. Randle, an attorney and real
estate dealer of DeVall's Bluff. was
sentenced by Judge John A. Williams,
of the United States district court, to
Is months imprisonment at hard labor
at Leavenworth, on the charge Of ex-
acting excessive fees for securing
pension for an old colored woman em-
ployed as a servant in his family.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-01

MUNcIE, Ind, March 2s-Tank No. s
and factory No. ? of Ball Bros. fruit
jar works burst, Sunday, and the 300
tons of molten glass fred the factory,
which was practically destroyed. The
loss will amount to from $40, 900 to $6O,-
600, with S22, 900 insurance.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-01
Fatal Fall Downstairs.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, March 2s.-Prof.
NJ. Seller, who, until two years ago,
was a member of the faculty of the In
diana state normal school, fell down.
stairs at his home in this city, Sum
day, and died soon afterward from the
shock
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-01
Arksnsa. Christian Enceavorer..

Preparations are being made by the
Arkansas Christian Endeavor Union for
a large attendance at the international
convention, to be held at Nashville,
Tenn, in July. The following. written
by Clio Harper, ex-secretAry Of the Ar
Arkansas Endeavor Union, has been
adopted as the state song:
ON TO NASHVILLE.
(TUNE HOLD THE FoRT)
Shout aloud the blessed anthem,
Join the marching thropg,
Let your voices ring in gladness
All the line along
Chorus
Loyal Arkansas Endeav'rers,
Jesus love relate,
Thousands raise the mighty chorus,
Nashville, 9s.
Song eternal from our hill-tops,
Wales re-echo far,
Forests tell abroad our coming,
In His name we are.
Legions muster on our prairies,
Turning to the East,
Grand hoshannahs from our brethren,
Summon to the feast
Onward now our Leader beckons
Forward is the call.
On to Nashville and to Jesus,
We are coming all.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-01
Ordered to Command the Mosquito Flee,

WASHINGTON, March 2s.-Commander
Horace Elmers has been detached from
command OF the navy yard and ordered
to command the Mosquito fleet, to be
formed of all small craft that can carry
gun. The Cincinnati and Castine
have arrived at Key West.
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-01
Drowned Herself In q CIs.ern.

CARTHAGE, H., March 2s.-Mrs NJ.
j. Flynn, daughter of Hon. w. c. Hook
er, drowned herself in a cistern, Sun
day morning, while mentally unbal.
aaccd
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-01

These boilers could not have caused the eS-
n,osinn OF the ship The four forward boilers
nave since been found by the divers, and are in
a fair condition.
ON the night OF the destruction Of the Maine
everything had been reported secure for the
night ats D. NJ, by reliable persons through
ne nroper authorities to the commanding OFF,
Ger Al the time the Maine was destroyed the
ship was quiet and therefore. least ilaole 70
s-at1ar, caused by movements from those on
board
The Forrest City times., 1898-04-01
EXPLOSIONS.

on the hftecnth dly OF February.
sos ia the harbor OF Havana, Cuba, be-a. a. lie