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Still on Devils Island.

London, Jan. 2.-The Daily Telegraph
publishes the following from its CORE
spondent at cayennne, capital of French
Guiana: u W.
To-day tsunday)sI interviewed the
governor of French Guiana who. denied
that there had been any modification of
the severe treatment Of Dreyfus or that
the French government had ordered his
return to France. The documents for
warded him by the court of cessation
reached him on Dec. %, and his replies
will be mailed by the steamer leaving on
Ian 2 ~
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In North Dakota.

Bismarck, N. D., Jan. 1.-Organiza-
ton of the house of representatives has
been the one topic among the members
of the legislature to-day, and the
speakership contest was practically
settled this afternoon when Sargent
candidate of the johnson forces, signed
the caucus call circulated by the anti
Johnson forces, in effect withdrawing
from the race for the place. The
speakership has been source of great
interest and has been looked upon as
in a measure revealing the relative
strength of the opposing forces for the
senatorship in the house. Col. w. H.
Robinson manager of Congressman
Johnson's campaign for the United
States senate, stated to-day that john
son would have q votes for senator at
the beginning of the fight. Other
ayowed candidates include c. Cooper of
Grand Forks. Senator Hanna of Cass,
Little of Burlington.
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The Assabet Failure,

Boston, Jan. 1.-While no statement has
yet been made, the total liabilities of the
Assabet Manufacturing company may
reach from sl000,000 to $1,250000. The heav-
lest Indebtedness to any one firm is stated
to be about $4,000 Another firm is said
to hold So 900 while other houses vary
in approximate amounts from $1,000 to
$4,000.
The difficulty encountered by the COM
pany in finding an outlet for it's paper
came with the consolidation of the eight
/or nine Boston banks. The company has
done considerable business with some of
the banks. For merchandise the com
pany's indebtedness will not foot up much
more than S150,00O
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The Adams Case.

New York, Jan. 1.-Captain McClusky
of the detective bureau was closeted for
an hour to-day with visitor but would
not talk about the conference 1t was
said about headquarters, however that
the captain had received an anonymous
letter stating that the man for whom he
was looking in connection with the Adj
ans case was about to leave town. The
captain, it was said. assigned a number
of detectives to watch all points of egress
from the city and Illustrate the attempt
if 1t was made
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NEBRASKA POLITICIANS.
1t Is Possible That the Fusionists Will |
Control the House.

Lincoln, Neb., Jan. with but few
exception members elect of the Ne
braska legislative session which begins
on Tuesday are in the city. The SEN
sational contest which, since the cleo
ton, has secured most of the attention,
has, with the arrival OF so many mem
bers for the time being, given place to
the speakerShip canvass. The repuh-
licans control both branches of the leg
islature, but in the lower house by a
bare majority of four. There is bare
possibility that the fusionists may Sc
cure the presiding officers. This may
be made possible by the refusal of a
few republicans to go into caucus and
abide by the result All kinds of pres
sure was brought to bear on these
members, but up to midnight without
success. The senatorship, it is gen.
orally understood, is behind the con-
test for speaker
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REDDlNG ISOLATED.
Heavy Snow Storms Delay Trains in
California.


Redding. Cal, Jan. 1.-This mountain
region experienced all the woes of isola-
ton to-day as the result of the heaviest
snowstorm ever known at this particular
point. Snow has fallen steadily since last
night, and is from two to three feet deep
on the level for 10 miles about here in
every direction. The wires were down
and trains unable to move for eight hours
to-day until two engines with a small
snow pillow arrived from Dunsmuir, and
after some delay managed to get the train
started north. The local electric light
plant is disabled by the storm and will
not furnish service tonight. number
of small houses collapsed from the weight
of snow but no accidents resulted, the
buildings being of the shanty variety. All
day men have been busy keeping the roofs
of the larger buildings clear. The snow
will greatly benefit the mining interests.
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He Didn't Boast.

London, Jan. 2.-The Glasgow CORE
spondent of the Sportsman, who has in
terviewed Sir Thomas Upton, who is
building the Shamrock to race for the
Americas cup, says: HE denied that he
had ever said anything which could be
construed into a boast that he would win
the cup, declaring that such vainglorious-
ness had never entered his mind. No one,
he remarked, knew better than he the
many difficulties besetting the challenger
for this elusive trophy"
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WAS SADLY NEEDED.
Rain Starts the New Year Off for Califor-
min Warmers.

HIl FHrmefs.
San Francisco, jan 1.-The year opens
auspiciously for the farmers of California,
the rain which has fallen to-day being the
heaviest precipitation Of this or last sea-
son and supplying great and long-felt
want The storm has been general
throughout the northern portion of Cali
fornia, with every indication of extend
ing to the southern counties tomorrow.
The United States weather bureau also
announces that the conditions are favor
able for continued rain throughout the
state, although there may be a temporary
clearing during Monday. The precpita-
ton at San Francisco to-day was half an
inch at Sacramento it was seven-eighths
of an inch, and at Red Bluff the rainfall
during the past "a hours amounted to two
inches
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Covered With Snow.

Spokane WASH, jan 2.-Eastern
Washington from Snake river to the
northern boundary is covered with new
snow, ranging in depth from three inches
to as many feet. Ten inches fell in Spo-
kane up to 10 p. M, but a high wind
drifted it badly, partially obstructing
street car traffic. All trains into Spokane
are nearly on time. but officials expect
some trouble tomorrow and are preparing
to send out relays of snow plows.
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as follows:
Il am very pleased to renew your ma
jesty's assurances of my high esteem and
unalterable friendship, in all of which l
am your good brother"
The reading of the letter was received
with cheers for Emperor William.
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A Mysterious Death,
Special Dispatch to the STANDARD.

Special Dispatch TO the Standard
Boise, Idaho, Jan. 1.--Soldiers from the
Boise barracks found the dead body of
Arthur X. Cook, a gambler, in the foot
hills east of the post this morning. There
is a mystery surrounding the death of
Cook. A coroners jury tonight returned
verdict that death was caused by
means unknown to the jury. The gener-
ally accepted theory is suicide. Cook was
the son of Colonel Henry Cook of Vinta,
Indian territory, a banker and one of the
best known families of that territory.
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SAD AND ,DlGNIFIED.
Four Centuries of SPANS Colonial His
tory Closed.

FOuf CentufIes OF SpH1n's CoIoniaI HIS
tory Closed
Madrid. Jan. 1.-The New Year edito-
rails in the Madrid press are sad and dig
nitied reminders that the hosting of the
United States flag in Cuba and the Phil
ippines means the closing of four centur-
les of Spanish colonial history. With sup
pressed emotion, rather than bitterness,
the papers exhort the people to have con-
tidence N their recuperative power, urging
that there be the smallest possible waste
of time in reorganizing the affairs Of the
country, and expressing a special desire
for a speedy settlement, of the cabinet
crisis. The general belief is that Senior
Sagasta will be able to resume his duties
premier by the end of the week and
that he will form a cabinet to include
Lieutenant General WeNler
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Cordially Received.

Lima Peru, Jan. Limited States Min
lister Dudley this afternoon presented the
officers of the United States squadron un-
der Captain Barker, now at Callao, to
President Pierola at the presidential New
Years reception. The Americans were
received with the greatest cordiality.
They then went to pay their respects to
Sonora Pierola, by whom they were pleas
antIy entertained
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No Opposition to Bate.

Nashville, Tenn, Jan. 1.-Nearly all Of
the members of the legislature. which
meets Monday at noon. are in the city.
The legislature is overwhelmingly demo
cratic in both branches W hile it is not
certain that the selection for United
States senator will be made at Mondays
caucus, it is possible. as there is no oppo-
sition to the reelection of Senator W. B.
Bate and there will be no opposition. The
states finances will occupy much Of the
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Chess PLAYER Dead,

New York, Jan. IA. Vorath, the WELL
known chess player, composer of prob
lens and who was a director of the Man
haitian Chess club, died at his residence in
Hoboken this morning. He was well
known as a strong chess player. He was
the stakeholder in the match played in
this city between Steinitz and Gunsberg,
and was a great promoter of chess con-
tests. AT one time he held the chess
championship of the state of New Jer-
sew
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SLAIN BY FLYNN.
Result of Row in Saloon in San Fran.

cisco.
San Francisco, Jan. 1.--As a result
of a row in a. saloon at 113 O'Farrell,
street to-day, James Gallagher was
fatally shot by John alias Mike"
Flynn. Gallagher, who was an ex-
pugilist, died soon after the ARRAY, but
was able to make an ante mortem
statement declaring that he had been
slain by Flynn. The pistol with which
the crime was committed has not been
found. Neither Flynn nor the others
who witnessed the quarrel will talk
about the matter. Jerry Sullivan, one
of the proprietors of the saloon, and
Della Richardson a friend of the MUIR
dered man, have been held by the police
until their evidence can be obtained.
1t is said Flynn has served two years
in the house of correction for robbery.
but expected an appointment as bailiff
of one of the city police courts to-mor-
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CnmnIetely Cut UP.

Lima, Peru, Jan, 1-Advices from Quito
say that the forces under General Sa-
gasta have completely cut up the revolu-
uionists on the Peruvian frontier, who are
thus unable to advance further. 1t is be-
lieved that President Billnghurst OF Peru
will retire in favor of Senior Lopez de Ro-
mana, former minister of the interior.
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1t Is Unprecedented,

Victoria, B. c.. Jan. 1.-The worst storm
in this section since 1892 has been raging
for the past "a hours. The snowfall is al
most unprecedented and a strong north
erly gale has blown the snow into impas-
sable drifts. Tramcar and railway tr,l ffic
is at a standstill. Telephone service is
impeded. In the suburbs householders
are stormbound.
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Death of Dr r.. p. Teyis.

Shelhyville, Ky, Jan. 1.-Dr. B. P. Tev-
is, an old educator, died here this morn
ing, aged "A. He was the son OF Mrs.
Julia a. Tevis, founder and for so years
principal of Science Hill Girls High
school. Through that institutions alumni
he was well known in nearly every part
OF the United States
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Emnernr Has the Grin.

Berlin, Jan. emperor William, who is
confined to his bed by an attack of in
fluenza, was represented at the New
Years reception at the palace by Prince
Frederick Leopold and the imperial
crown prince Frederick William. The
function, which was largely attended by
the public marked the debut of the crown
prince,
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Another Challenge,

Budapest, Jan. IN. Hernazky MEM
Der of the lower chamber of the Hungar-
ian diet, who in a recent debate charac-
terized Baron Banffy. the premier. as a
"cheat and a traitor and who had been
challenged by the premier to duel, which
failed to come off owing to the inability
of their seconds to agree upon conditions,
has issued another challenge to Baron
Banffy and it is expected that the en-
counter will occur tomorrow morning.
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A Heavy Show.

Seattle, Wash, Jan. 1.-The new year
was ushered in by a heavy snow, which
has already reached a depth of u inches
Thus far there has been but little delay
to railroad traffic. All Puget sound steam
ers have been delayed from six to seven
hours.
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A Terrific Windstorm.

Auburn, Cal, Jan. 1.-The new year
started off with terrific windstorm. Tel
ephone wires are down and many large
trees have been cut to the ground. The
wind is from the south and east and
presages a big storm, much to the salts
faction of the farmers and miners. In
deed. a good deal of water has already
fallen.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-01-02
A Revolution in Bolivia.

London, Jan. 2.-The Lima correspond
ent of the Times says: A serious revolu-
ton is now proceeding in the republic Of
Bolivia. The transit trade by way of Mol
lendo, Peru, is interrupted. Ecuador is
also much disturbed, but Peru is perfectly
tranquil.
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Cheers for william.

st. Petersburg. Jan. lat a banquet
given al the military academy of medi-
cine Lieutenant General Kuropatkin, in
obedience to the cars command. read a
letter from Emperor William to Emperor
Nicholas. expressing the formers congrat-
ulations upon the celebration of the mead
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Will Go to Manila.

st. Louis, Jan. 1.-Brigadier General
John N. Andrews, who has had command
of a brigade of volunteer troops, has ar
rived here to take command at Jefferson
barracks, near this city. He will go in
command of the troops to be. sent from
here to the Philippines, among which is
the 18th infantry, his old regiment.
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Refuses to Believe 1t.

London, Jan. 2.-The Daily News this
morning says it refuses to believe that
President Mckinley proposes to renounce
the treaty of 1917 with reference to war
ships on the great lakes.
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time of the session. as the floating debt
amounts to ss50,oO0, and there is a grow
ing demand for it's speedy retirement.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-12-29
CIVIL GOVERNoR OF CtrRA.

WASHINGTON, December 2t.-The
new civil governor of Cuba will be a
very different individual from the cap
tain general who ruled that island uu-
der the Spanish regime. The latter was
the representative of the crown COM
handing the army and the navy and
possessing the authority to veto the acts
of the local legislators, override the de-
cisions of the courts, and even to with
hold the execution of any order or law
from the government of Spain, provfd-
ed he could furnish sufficient reasons
for doing so. He was an absolute auto
crat, with salary of $4,000 a year, a
winter palace, a country seat, horses.
carriages, a retinue of servants and ev-
cry luxury paid for by the taxpayers OF
the island. The luxury of having a cap
tain general cost Cuba not less than
$500 a year, not including the money
he stole, which was only limited by his
opportunities. The closest favorites OF
the crown were appointed to this office,
and they were expected to make their
fortunes during the three or four years
that they were allowed to occupy IL.
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HAWAIIAN COMMERCIAL.

SAN FRANCISCO, December 90
The directors of the Hawaiian CONNER
cial met on the 18th inst. and declared a
dividend of 80 cents per share, payable
on the goth inst. The latest reports Tor
the plantation are of very satisfactory
character. The crop now being cut and
milled will amount to about 10000 tons,
which is about 5000 tons more than last
years crop. The cane for the next cam
paign, which is now in and growing,
and which looks remarkably well, Will
WELD about $4,000 tons. AT this time next
year this crop will be ready for the
mill. Mr.. Lowrie, the superintendent
writes that the cane is in the best con-
dition. All preparations are being mace
to get a crop of from $4,000 to 10000 tons
two years from now. And that will be
the yearly output thereafter.
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BYAUTHORITY
WATER NOTICE.

In accordance with Section 1 OF
Chapter XXVI of the laws of 1886:
AL persons holding water privileges
or those paying water rates, are here
by notified that the water rates for the
term ending June 30, 1900, will be due
and payable at the office of the Homo
lulu Water Works, On the LIST day of
January, 1900.
All such rates remaining unpaid for
Is days after they are due will be sub
ject to an additional 10 per cent.
All privileges upon which rates re-
main unpaid February 49, 1890, $50 days
after becoming delinquency ere liable
to suspension without further notice.
Rates are payable at the Office of the
Water Works in the Kapuaiwa Build
ing.
ANDREW BROWN,
Sup't Honolulu Water Works.
Honolulu. II. l.. December %, 1899.
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NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT.

Notice is hereby given that the Sixth
assessment of ten Q0) per cent on the
capital stock of the Honolulu Rapid
Transit and Land Company, will be due
and payable to ]. H. Fisher at Bishop
& Co. Bankers, Honolulu, on the LIST day
of December prox. The shares upon
which any assessment may remain I'M
paid after thirty days from said date,
will be declared delinquent.
CHARLES H. ATHERTON,
Secretary H. r. T. & L. Co.
Honolulu, December 1, 1899.
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OBJECT TO A BATH.
Chinese Servants Refuse to Disinfect
At Kaumakapili.

The Arlington dining room this morn
ing was cold and breakfastless. Early
risers, finding no steaming viands at
hand as usual, went to various restau-
rants in town.
The Chinese servants of the Arlington
and Herr Nolte refused to be fumigated
for the privilege of leaving quarantine.
All the Hawaiian hotel boys got out.
When they left the disinfecting rooms
at Kaumakapili the Arlington walters
were outside the building. The cleans
ed men warned them in the most ex-
cited manner not to go in calling the
room a white mans hell"
This warning was enough. All of the
Arlington boys turned and fled back
into Chinatown. followed by walters
and cooks of Herr Nolte. No amount
of persuasion would bring them out
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Notification.

In reply to the many enquiries as to
time of issue of the Hawaiian Annual
for 1900. the publisher states that it will
appear shortly after New Years.
ADVERTISERS desiring space will
please report on same at once. Nothing
can be received. later than this week,
Orders for the delivery or mailing of
copies-local or foreign-will have care
fui and prompt attention.
The coming Annual will contain a
variety of interesting, valuable and
timely articles, specially illustrated.
Price 75c. per copy, or S5c. by mail.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-12-29
NOTICE.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

At a special meeting of the stockhold-
ers of the Inter-Island Steam Naviga-
ton Company, Ltd, held this day, the
following officers and director to --A
vacancies, were elected to serve for the
unexpired term:
John Ena-President, vice W. B. God
frey, resigned.
James L. McLean-Vice-Pres vice
J. Ena, elected President.
Norman e. Gedge-Treasurer, vice ].
L. Mclean, elected Vice-Presiuent.
w. B. Godfrey-Director.
NORMAN E. GEDGE,
Secretary.
Honolulu, H. l., Nov. 13, 1899.
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SchradeF's
Wailuku Hotel

Situated at the mouth of the scenic
wonder of the Islands, the LAO VAL
LEY, Maui. This house is conven-
lent starting point for tourists visiting
the world-famous crater of Haleakala,
the largest extinct volcano in the
world. The house is modern in it's APP
pointments and genuine home cooking
is provided guests.
MRS. G. D. SCHRADER,
Proprietor.
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THE ADAMS COMING

The training ship Adams is coming
here in the near future. She is now ia
San Francisco and about to start for
Magdalena Bay to join the Pacific
squadron and after a fortnight win
leave there for Honolulu and Hilo. The
Adams will have on board 1875 boys
from the training station at Goat ISL
and.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-12-29

again. Host krouse is enlistng a new
force and will probably let the old boys
go altogether. Mr.. Nolte has secured
the services of four excellent white
cooks and walters, and is now i'm good
shape
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-12-29
MAUNALEI SUGAR CO., LTD. AS
SESSMENT NOTICE.

The fourth assessment OF 10 per cent
($1O per share) on the assessable stock
of company will be due and payable at
the office of Gear, Lansing & Co., on
January LIST, 1900 and delinquent Janu-
airy 31st, 1900.
A. v. GEAR,
Treas. Maunalei Sugar Co, Ltd.
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AUCTION SALE
OF
Delinquent Sugar Stock
ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 80, 1885,
AT 12 O'CLOCK NOON,
At my salesrooms, SO Queen street, Ho-
nOlulu, l will sell at

nolulu, 1 will sell at
PUBLIC AUCTION,
By order of the treasurer, Mr.. ]. r.
Cooke, the following certificates OF
stock in the Kihei Plantation Co, IN
less the delinquent assessment Fourth
assessmen), with interest thereon, is
paid before the day of sale:
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NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that MESSRS.
w. G. IRWIN & CO., LTD, have
this day been appointed RESIDENT
AGENTS for the Hawaiian Islands Of
the following insurance companies
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY, of
LIVERPOOL.
ALLIANCE ASSURANCE COMPANY
of LONDON.
SCOTTISH UNION AND NATIONAL
INSURANCE COMPANY Of EDIN-
BURGH.
ALLIANCE MARINE AND GENER-
AL ASSURANCE COMPANY of
LONDON.
MR.. JOHN S. WALKER will contin-
ue to be associated with the business of
the above named companies.
R. c. MEDCRAFT,
General Agent and Attorney.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-12-29

Note Heads, Bill Heads. Statements
and Fine Commercial Printing at the
Star ONCE.
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Lost!

"A Child's Gold Brooch with name
Dorothy between Arlington Hotel and
Nuuanu Valley. Finder will be reward
ed on returning to the Arlington Hotel.
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NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT.

The fourth assessment of per cent
($1.00 per share) on the assessable stock
of the Kamalo Sugar Co., Ltd, is due
and payable at my office, December IS,
1899, and delinquent, January Is, 1900
FRANK HUSTACE,
Treasurer Kamalo Sugar Co., Ltd.
Per CHARLES PHILLIPS.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-12-29
ThOs. G. Thrunl,

Compiler and Publisher.