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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-10-20
GOOD GUNS WELL SERVED.
sush Is the Lesson of the Late War.

CiSll 10 lhC lCoSOI VI lllt lsellC w I'll ..
Certainly the most convincing les
son of the Hispano-American war
was of the supreme value of good
guns well served. If experience did
not teach that common sense would,
and Englishmen, who won mainly by
good gunnery in the old wars should
need the lesson least of all 1t is,
therefore, extremely disappointing to
find the return of the prize firing of
the fleet up to June 30 generally un-
satisfactory. The most surprising
thing is the diversity between the re-
suits. Evidently on some stations
and on some ships much greater at
tention is paid to seeing the ammuni-
ton well expended than Others
The China station gives the most sat
isfactory report. In the channel there
is no prize firing AT all and the prizes
are aw' rded for the successes at the
regular target practice. The biggest
guns made only 81 per cent of hits.
and the 12-inch 27 per cent. The very
highest percentage of all was made
by the 4.7-inch (36 per cent? at the
prize firing target. The Anson and
the Benbow never hit the target at all
with their heaviest guns. and the Ben
bow, Collingwood, Rupert and several
others failed with guns of other sizes.
Many, too, made less than 10 per cent
of hits-the Hood with her big guns
and the Royal Oak. Sans Pareil and
many more with their 6-inch quick
tirers or breech-loaders.
This is extremely unsatisfactory,
and it remains to be explained why
such results are possible when the
lphigenia can made II per cent, the
Grafton 50 per cent and the Nile. the
Phoebe, Barrosa and Pique give re-
suits almost as good. The form of
the return is not altogether satisfac-
tory and in regard to targets and pro-
pellants does not afford the clearest
means of comparison. though the
broad fact shines forth that reform
in the matter of firing is imperative.
Alarmists may make too much of the
bad firing of the fleet. 1t is not so
bad as some have represented, but
the prize firing return is not "A very
pleasant study when one has lately
been reading the French sneers at
our gunnery. Admiral Sampson also
knew what he was doing when he
ordered those apparently fruitless
bombardments. lie was giving his
guns crews the best possible train
ing, and the effect was seen when Ad-
miral Cervera made his fatal bolt from
| Santiago, although Commodore Sch
| ley's secretary reports that the Anne
rican fire was not so overwhelmingly
superior after all.-London Graphic.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-10-20
DEWEY FOR VICE ADMIRAL.

The President and the Secretary of
the Navy have decided to ask Con-
gress to revive the grade of vice adj
miral of the navy for the special ben
eft of Rear Admiral George Dewey.
For his distinguished services at the
battle of Manila Admiral Dewey re-
ceived the thanks of Congress and was
advanced two numbers. His advance
ment puts him at the foot of the list
of rear admirals. He would have been
in that grade by this time in the reg
ular course of naval promotions if the
war with Spain had never given him
the opportunity to render his country
such signal service. Admirals Samp-
son and Schley were advanced ten and
eight numbers respectively for their
action in the Santiago fight of July
Bird last.
The desire to give Admiral Dewey
additional rank is said to be due to
the Presidents belief that his reward
has been inadequate to the services
rendered and not in proportion to the
rewards bestowed upon other officers.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-10-20
TO MAG|SRAETO St. JOHN THE BAPTIST
BRIGADIER WANTS AN APOLOGY
TO-DAY.
Judge Wilcox has Nothing to Add to
His Letter of Yesterday-A Spicy
Correspondence.

The following additional correspon-
dence has passed between Brigadier
General King and District Judge Will
COX:
Headquarters District of Hawaii.
Honolulu, II. l., Oct. 20, 1895.
Honorable w. Luther Wilcox, District
Magistrate.
Sir: | have the honor to acknowl-
edge the receipt of your letter dated
the 18th, but not delivered at my Of
five until the afternoon of the 10Th.
You admit that the report of your
language was in the main correct, but
assert that the statements were based
upon information you considered re-
liable, and regret having made the
same if the information was not cor
rect.
Accepting this assurance in all
courtesy and good faith, desire to
point out to you that which was in
furious and untrue.
First-You say, Next day, when
complaints were to be made. your
commanding officer was sick abed and
could not be seen" So far from this
being true the commanding officer
referred to left his sick bed the next
purpose of hearing complaints and
spent much of the morning investigat-
ing the matter with the result that
the provost marshal, who was mainly
at fault, was promptly removed from
| the Office and sent back to his regi.
ment.
Second-You say in the same con-
nection of the commanding officer,
! inly oh lNn
but gave big dinner to friends that
evening all the same" The comman-
ding officer had rendered no dinner
whatever that evening. but was i'll in
bed three days after concluding the
investigation.
Third-You say, "The officers were
whitewashed." That. too, is untrue.
You were probably unaware that a
mere district commander has no
| power to order a court martial for the
trial of commissioned officers. 1t rests
with his superiors, to whom full re-
port of the affair was made and whose
/ action in the case neither you nor
can yet know.
Merely reminding you that these as
| pensions were delivered in your OIL
cial capacity, from the protection and
sanctity of the bench. to soldiers OF
my command and in the presence and
hearing of the soldiers and civilians
| await with confidence that public
retraction and amend which is 20 be
expected of a gentleman and jur-
list. Very respectfully,
CHARLES KlNG,
Brigadier General Z. S. ", Command.
| ing.
Honolulu, October 90 1898.
Charles King, Brigadier General L. S
", Commanding.
Dear Sir: | have the honor to ac-
knowledge the receipt of your com
munication of this date, and beg &c
notice the contents. In reply permit
me to say that | have nothing to add
or retract from the communication
forwarded to you, dated October is
1898. | have the honor to be, yours
very respectfully,
w. LUTHER WILCOX.
District Magistrate of Honolulu.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-10-20
FOOTBALL.

The challenge of the Punahou elev-
EN- TO play the Thanksgiving day game
has been received by the Town team,
and will be accepted.
The only hitch that is delaying final
arrangements for a return game be-
tween the Pennsylvanians and the
Town team is the question of the
grounds.
a game for Saturday is being ar
ranged between the Senior High
School eleven and the Punahous.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-10-20
EAST MAUI SUFFERS.
Their Needs and the Way to supply
Them.

The appeal for emergency and in be-
half of the teachers and pupils who
East Maui Seminary is being prompt
ly responded to. +. o. Hall d Son
took the initiative in the matter of
seeing that the many who are ready
to contribute had a means offered of
getting their contributions to those
who needed them. Many have already
taken the advantage of the opportun-
ity and means they offer.
The needs and the means to supply
them are thus clearly stated by Mr..
Hall Any person or family desiring
TO send cloth or clothing of any
kind suitable for the girls of East
Maui Seminary can leave such articles
with II. 0. Hall g. Son who will glad
ly forward them TO Maui. The girls
are of all ages. and clothing, especial
ly undertaking, of all sizes will be
most acceptable. Not only the schol-
ars but the teachers lost nearly all of
their clothing by the fire, and cloth
ing suitable for the lady teachers win
no doubt be useful. Donations are
coming in from strangers even, who
express great sympathy for the girls.
Cash donations will also be received
by f. o. Hall q Son and forwarded
to the proper persons. If possible
articles should be sent in before noon
on Tuesday so as to go i'm the Claud-
inc, but articles sent at any time will
be forwarded.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-10-20
WHY nor Buy A sINGER2

You wan a sewing machine? Then
why not buy a singer; there has been
more of them sold than any other
make. They wear longer, run light
er and do better work than any other
make. They have never been a cut
price machine, the workmanship on
the Singer will not admit of cut pri-
ces. A few dollars in the original
cost between a good machine and .
poor one counts for nothing. b. Bef-
gerson, agent, Bethel street.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-10-20
TARGET SHOOTING

There will be four teams in the
shoot Saturday afternoon in the Mar
lin trophy contest. They will be
from Companies f, G, b and ID. Com
panies b and ID have contest on the
side for a dinner. The shooting will
be from 1870 to o'clock
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-10-20
WAIKIKI LIQUOR CASES.

In the police court this morning
George Lycurgus was fined 500 and
costs on plea of guilty of selling
liquor without license. and the fine
was paid.
In the Sherwood case Judge Wilcox
found the defendant not guilty and
he was discharged.
The case against Thomas Wright
went over to the cath.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-10-20
A GOOD FLOW OF WATER.

their well-boring outfit from the
Gear, Lansing q Co. tract at Diamond
Head tomorrow, having obtained a
fine flow of water. The well was
sunk about 200 feet, but it is located
on high ground.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-10-20
PLEA IN BAR OVERRULED.

In the action to quiet title, entitled
S. Annie VS. II. Holmes, trustee, Judge
Perry has ordered that the plaintiffs
demurrer TO the defendants plea in
bar, be sustained and overruled. The
defendants are given ten days in
which to answer.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-10-20
FRESH IMPORTS.

By the S. S. Australia, Camarinos
received cherries, rhubarb, asparagus,
celery, caulifower, fresh salmon,
crabs, founders, oysters lin tins and
SHELF, apples, grapes, figs, lemons,
Burbank potatoes, pure olive oil, dried
fruit, new crop of nuts, raisins, etc.
California Fruit Market, King street.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-10-20
CHURCH FAIR.

The ladies of the Catholic mission
will hold bazaar, fair and concert at
st. Louis College hall on the after
noon and evening of December 3,
next, to raise funds for the rebuild
ing of the Catholic chapel at Kalihi-
waena. There will be band and or
chestral music throughout the prog
ress of the fair, and all the attractions
usual in connection with such enter
Drises
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-10-20
TIE ARTHUR SEMALL.

Arthur Sewall &s Co. of Bath. Me-,
have laid the keel of Il fine steel ship
which is to be the largest American
merchantmen afloat. She is to be
named the Arthur Sewall in honor of
the head of the firm.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-10-20
POLICE COURT NOTES

All Pook, for truancy, was sent to
the Reform School for six months.
Kahanui, for gambling, was fined
S15 and costs.
Twelve Chinese gamblers were ar
rested by Deputy Marshal Chillings-
worth at noon today.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-10-20
FUNERAL THIS MORNING.

The funeral of private Timberlake
of the 18th Infantry took place firm
st. Andrews cathedral this morning.
Chaplain Schwartz conducted the
services. A number of ladies We're
present and there were many floral
offerings.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-10-20
COURT NOTES

In the case of Lam Sam Chin VS..
II. A. Heen, a bill to redeem mortgage
and for an accounting, defendant has
filed "A demurrer; also an answer and
motion to dissolve temporary injunc-
ton.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-10-20
OPEN TO CONVICTION.

Anyone who is open to conviction
as regards the merits of different
makes of bicycles are requested TO
call at our salesrooms and allow us
to explain why the STERLING is the
best wheel on earth. Pacific Cycle
and Manufacturing Company, agents.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-10-20
WRAINIER ~

The Ladies' Favorite, the Mems
Preference. It's absolute purity-ma-
ture age--and delicious flavor have
made Rainier Beer a welcome visitor.
It's the queen of all fine beers.
On tap or in bottles at the Criterion
Saloon. Telephone 7S3.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-10-20
HAWAIIAN COMMERCIAL CASE.

Judge Perry this morning denied
the motion of the Kahului Railroad
Company for a new trial in the suit
recently decided in favor of the Haw-
allan Commercial and Sugar Company
and the bill of exceptions was settled
and allnNNnd
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-10-20
ART NEEDLEMORK-

Mrs. NJ. Grau will be pleased to give
lessons in art needlework, and also
to take orders for the same, at her
residence corner of Union street and
Garden lane.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-10-20
THE ART OE pRINTING.

There is an eNclusiveness about
French printed goods that cannot be
accounted for, both in coloring and
design. The French challios being
shown at Sachs are extremely choice.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-10-20
LOST.

An opportunity to buy goods, Fri
day and saturday, at low prices, if
you don't take advantage of the sale
at l.. Il. Kerr's.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-10-20
WILL BE AppEAI.Fn

The Judgement of Judge Perry in
the suit of Hawaiian Agricultural
Company against Samuel Norris will
be appealed from to the Supreme
Court.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-10-20
DELICIOUS ICE CREAM.

There is ice cream, but the ice
cream served at the New England Ba-
kerry is the most delicious in town.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-10-20
SHE WoULDN's STAY AT HOME.

This is the remark man was
heard to make in regard to his wife,
but how could he blame her when she
could get such bargains at l. .B. Kerr's
store. See his specials" for Friday
and Saturday.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-10-20

CONTEMPLATED IMPROVEMENTS.
Our store front is to be improved
soon.
We are making room.
FAIRCHILDS' SHOES.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-10-20
PHOTOGRAPHS OF HONOLULU.

Cyril o. Smiths new Honolulu pho
tographs may now be obtained at the
Woman's Exchange.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-10-20
FRESH VEGETABLEs

Waimea rhubarb, celery, cabbag,
and potatoes.
EDGAR HENRIQUES.
Masonic Temple. Telephone 444.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-10-20
MESSENGER SERVICE.

Honolulu Messenger Service deliver
messages and packages. Telephone,
1913.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-10-20

Drive away the blues and be happy.
Gramophone will do it. Wall, Nichols
Co., agents.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-10-20
TYPEWRITERS!!

In no line of mechanics is excellence
of construction of such vital import
ance as in Typewriters.
The PEERLESS is especially noted
for its durability, simplicity and it's
speed.
Considering first cost only the
PEERLESS is not one of the So
called ''cheap Machines" but looking
at it from business point of view,
comparing quantity and quail
ity of work, loss of time from break
downs on steamer days, when the
Typewriter is most needed, and cost
of repairs, as well as the life of the
Typewriter, the PEERLESS is with
out an equal and is the cheapest ma
chine on the market.
PEARSON & HOBRON
General Agents.
312 Fort st. Telephone SOS.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-10-20

The following additional correspon-
dence has passed between Brigadier
General King and District Judge Will
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-16
ZOla's Second Trial.
From the Atlanta Constitution.


Is France to bring reproach upon her fair
name once more by compelling M. lola to
appear again in court and undergo the
meaningless formality Of another mock
trial?
Several days ago it was announced that
on account of certain flaws discovered in
the recent court proceedings M. lola would
be liberated. This carried with 1t the Inn
preston that the prosecuted French author
would not again be troubled with the gov
eminent. and that France would redeem
herself in some measure from the odi;im
which she acquired by reason Of the legal
crime which she permitted her officers to
perpetrate.
But now it seems that M. lola is to be
arraigned once more. Special cablegrams
received from Paris contain this informa-
ton. Instead Of being cast down, 1t seems
that M. lola is elated with the idea OF
again coming into court; for, according ia
the cablegrans. he enteftains the hope tina,
possibly by some unlocked for accident OF
fortune he may succeed in establishing his
allegations. If he succeeds in doing this
he will score the double victory of estab-
fishing the innocence Of ex-Captain Drey-
fus and also of himself.
May the second trial of M. lola result,
more favorably for the distinguished au-
thor and for France than did the first.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-16
Enforce the Speed RULES.

1t Is evident from the conference between
the Commissioners and tine street railway
authorities yesterday that something
In regard to the speed Of street cars In
this city. They should either be enforced
or rescinded. They are at present nulIi-
fled, and their constant violation Is q factor
tending steadily toward the creation of a
disregard for other forms of local law.
There Is good reason behind the speed rules
They are based upon due consideration
OF both the convenience and safety Of the
people. The maximum limit of twelve
miles an hour is considered sufficient
rate Of speed. especially for such city as
Washington. where there Is no tremendous
commercial reason for the breathless speed
that Is demanded by some other American
communities. Yet 1t was confessed by the
railway officials yesterday that the limit II
repeatedly exceeded. although they declar-
ed that this Is in violation Of their orders
and that the motormen guilty of such In.
fractions Of the rule are punished wher
detected. In view Of the large premium
upon high speeds In the minds of the rivaI
street-car managers 1t is fair to assume
that the percentage Of punishments ap-
piled to the offending motormen u NO,
heavy. The main point at Issue between
the Commissioners and the railroad OH.
cials relates to the speed Of cars at street
crossings. The latter claim that It h i'm.
practicable to attain any degree Of speed
between streets and to slacken to the re.
quired rate at street crossings 1t assured,
b impracticabie 70 - this u The cars en-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-16
The Sympathies of Civilizati ton.

From the Tendon Chronicle.
Public opinio in America has apparently
given up hope of peace. The crucial point
of the dispute can be put in a sentence:
America insists upon the virtual, If not, in
deed, the actual, independence of Cuba
Spain Is willing to yield anything except
this. The responsibility resting upon each
party Is terrible. To the United States a
vista Is opened of difficulties so novel and
so far-reaching as to be beyond the range
of reasonable forecast. Her constitution
affords TO method of dealing with a protec-
torate of a large half-barbaric island, In
hahtted by an alien race. Annexation, with
self-government for Cuba, would involve
necessities of reconstruction from which
the entire nation shrinks. An independent
Cuba might be the scene Of internecine
STRIFE which America could neither tolerate
nor extinguish. Against these varied diff
cuhies no material gain of anything like
equal weight Is to be found. For Spain, on
the other hand, the loss of Cuba means in
all probability revolution, and in all GER
tainty profound national humiliation.
Finally. war itself. between whatever ad-
versaries and for whatever cause, Is
fraught with appalling certainties and ap-
palling uncertainties. For every reason,
therefore. one must devoutly wish that
even at this eleventh hour peace might yet
be preserved. Still, come peace or com.
war, there can be no doubt that Of the two
parties to the dispute, the United States de-
servs the sympathies of civilized mankind.
Their action may be Quixotic, but it is not
selfish, and it Is courageous and is actuated
by motives of humanity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-16
Follow and Support the Leader.

The people of the United States believe in
the President of the United States. They
have faith in his integrity, in his patriot
ism and in his sense of justice. His con-
servatism is a strong feature of his char
acter. That quality is necessary to success
in high and responsible public station. 1t
recommended him for nomination to the st.
Louis convention and it was an influential
factor in his election at the polls.
In dealing with the Cuban question the
President has been slow and cautious. Pop
ular feeling has more than ono. been Of
fenced. certain impatience had grown up
which stood tip-toe at the time the message
was sent to Congress. That document in
its conclusion disappointed the popular de-
sire and expectation.
Congress is on the eve of handing down
its decision in the case submitted to it by
the President. That decision will be final,
and the President will act in accordance
herewith. He will stand for the country
then in all that is to follow; and if he is to
render good service to the country, the
country must Loyalty and firmly hold up his
hands. The change of conditions from
peace to war will not find him unprepared.
He knows what war is; knows with what
vigor 1t must be prosecuted In order that
success may be achieved.
The President is our leader, and he Is well
chosen. Let us stand by him with all con-
fdence and assistance. The greatest of our
wars-the civil war-was fought under the
leadership of one of the gentlest spirits
that ever inhabited the human frame. He
was patient, forbearing and slow to strike,
but when hostilities began he carried them
forward with a persistence and an energy
that were sublime.
THE bravest are the tenderest;
The loving are the daring"
A war for humanity, for liberty, as
against brutality and oppression. could not
be fought und.r d man more typical of the
cause than is William Mckinley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-16

running in mid-block stretches at the rate
of fifteen and twenty miles an hour, as
many of the trains run these days In some
places. 1t becomes a physical impossible
ity for the motormen to apply their brakes
in time to observe the regulation at these
danger points, the crossings. Yet there is
positive need of such rule. for the danger
of accidents at intersections, particularly
when the tracks Of a rapid transit road
cross those Of horse-car road, Is too grave
to be disregarded for a moment. AS be-
tween the alternatives Of resembling and
enforcing the regulations as they stand
there will probably be no difficulty Of
choice. The rules are all right and ought
to be obeyed.