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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-05-03
PEARL HARBOR.

The prospect of having Pearl Harbor
developed is one of the dreams of all
who have been looking forward to the
advancement of the Hawaiian Islands,
With Pearl Harbor a thoroughly organ
lied naval station, many things will
come. OF course there is no more ideal
harbor in the whole range of the Pa
cific Islands, the difficulty lies in prov
ing it to people 5000 miles away.
Everyone who has had to deal with
the harbor speaks of it in the highest
terms. Every naval officer, from adj
mirals who have viewed it, to lieuten-
ants and commanders who have care
fully surveyed it, acknowledges it's
value. Scientific men give it their
cachet, and everyone seems to agree
that it is a good thing
Congress at last has apparently awak-
ened to the fact that out in the middle
of the Pacific Ocean there is a piece of
land, with harbors, which, in case of
emergency, might be useful indeed to
put fleet into, either for aggressive
or defensive purposes. A whole fleet
might easily lie at anchor in those plac-
id waters. Cruisers would dart in, refit
and start forth again upon their swift
missions Torpedo boats could lie there
in perfect safety until there was need
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-05-03
IT DID NOT WORK.

The effort at machine politics last
evening came to ignominious failure.
In the afternoon some of the machinists
had stated that at the meeting what
ever they said would go. But after the
preliminaries everything they said did
not go by any means. The program
outlined before hand came to grief and
an entirely different program took its
place.
While still being of opinion that the
meeting was premature, and that 1t
would have been better to wait until
definite news arrived that the Terri
torial bill had been signed, with full
understanding of our actual status, the
result of the meeting was satisfactory.
1t showed that the machine element
could not run it's program on cut and
dried lines but that there was a strong
element which would support independ-
ent thought. - a..
Another thing the meeting showed
was that the better class of citizens, the
men of intelligence and wealth were
prepared to take their share in the
work of organization, and were not
afraid of the drudgery entailed by look
ing after their rights, In politics, as in
anything else, if you want thing done,
and well done, do it yourself If the
people want to have a true voice in
their government, they must not dele
gate their authority to others, but must
do their own work.
Last nights meeting was a thorough
illustration of this, and will serve as a
very valuable object lesson for the flu
ture. There are some men who would
only be too glad to form a thorough
machine which they would be run to
further personal ends, but that is not
what our citizens want. They want, and
they intend to have good representative
government, adding their little mite to
the side of true republican government,
which is for the people, by the people.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-05-03
THE FATAL RAT.

The southern colonies are finding out
the danger of the rat. Rodents infected
with plague have been found in Brs-
bane, Auckland and Melbourne. We
should take warning from this feet.
Not only is there an epidemic of plague
in Sydney, from which port both the
Oceanic and the Canadian lines take
their initial departure, but the premon-
itions of plague, as shown by the pres
ence of infected rats, have appeared at
Auckland, where the Oceanic steamers
touch, and at Brisbane, where the Can
adian liners call.
We must therefore be on our guard.
We have beaten the plague here, but
we are still open to attack from with
out, and every ship that comes from
the infected southern ports is a menace
to our well being and prosperity. We
have succeeded marvelously, but we
have not succeeded in eXterminating
our rats. DR.. Carmichael in recent
report which was published in Wash
ington, said that if the crusade against
rats was carried on the plague was sure
to cease. Our weak point is our rats,
and so strict a guard should be kept
that no infected rat from the southern
steamers should have a chance of COM
ing ashore. And further, we should
Forewarned is forearmed. We know the
fearful cost of plague; we know how to
prevent it's introduction
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-05-03

The poor Tyrolese who is represented
as q slave seems to have a rather good
thing of it. He has work at good
wages, a comfortable cottage to live in,
and is perfectly free to come and go as
he pleases. If he does not wish to work
he need not but after all, every one
is a slave to the necessity of getting
something to eat, and without working
most of us would have to go hungry.
In that light, Of course the Tyrolese is
a slave, but so is the writer of these
lines.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-05-03

Sixty days after the Hawaiian Terri
torial bill is passed the duty on Europe
an China and Crockeryware will be
from 55 to so per cent higher-55 per
cent on White and go per cent on Dec
GRATED. "
The present duty is 10 per cent on
either.
Now is your time to purchase what
you want in this line before prices are
advanced.
Sterling Silver from the factories of
Reed &; Barton and Whiting Mfg. Co.
We will have a special sale for the
next thirty days, commencing April
2Sth.
The reduction will be SO 1-3 per cent
Our assortment is very complete.
Platedware will be also sold at special
reduced prices. 20,
Rich Cut. Glass, for the next thirty
days at a rs per cent reduction.
All of our goods are marked in plain
figures and the old prices remain with
the new.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-05-03
.RUSSES!

We carry the largest and
most complete stock of these
appliances in the city. Fit
guaranteed.
Also a varied assortment of
Evening journal., 1900-05-30
PREPARATIONS FOR CARNIVAL
Harlan and HOIlingSwOrth Company De-
cideS to Have an Exhibit at Fair

Members of the Elks Carnival Com
mittee are working hard on prepara-
lions for the great street fair and car
nival, and their efforts are meeting
with success at every point.
Yesterday the Harlan and Hollings-
worth Company decided to take a space
in the street fair, and will make a
large display.
The exposition is being extensively
advertised i'm all the surrounding coun-
try, in Delaware, Pennsylvania, Mary
land and New Jersey. and people are
beginning to realize the magnitude of
the undertaking.
The Flower Parade Committee.
composed of II. G.. Knowles, r. S.
Baird, l.. p Buck, G. p Postles and
DR.. Swithin Chandler, held a confer
ence yesterday afternoon -at the resi-
dence of Mrs. f. l.. Gilpin with a num-
Der of women representing the Della
ware and Homeopathic hospitals. The
women entered heartily into the pro-
ject and a grand street demonstration
is promised.
Patrick Fahey. contractor, yesterday
began work on the fence which is to en-
close part of the Boulevard, where the
street fair will be held
Evening journal., 1900-05-30
CHRISTIANA TO NEWPORT
is BEING IMPROVED

In a couple Of days the big hydraulic
dredge Boston, belonging to the New
York Dredging Company, viii be back.
It has been away for a short time to
have new Geary water tube boilers put
in, the old ones being too bad to work
with. She has to start work. as order
ed by the United States Engineers De-
partment. near the Delaware railroad
bridge across the Christiana river and
make the channel from the w. & n.
railroad bridge up to Newport, 100 feet
wide and seven feet deep, at low water.
Mr. Wychgel, superintendent of the
company has made arrangements with
different property owners to pump the
dredging material behind the river
banks. This will strengthen the banks
a great deal and prevent the muslrats
from digging holes through it, which
sometimes causes breaks. Mr. Wych-
gel thinks to have this work finished
in two to three months if the bottom
Of the creek is not too hard. The dis
tance from the W. & n. bridge to New
port is four and a-half miles by water.
Evening journal., 1900-05-30
DECISION GIVEN In
ONE RAILWAY CASE

Argument on the application Of the
Wilmington City Railway Company for
an injunction against the Peoples Rail-
way Company was concluded before
Chancellor Nicholson yesterday after
noon.
Mr. Hilles finished his argument
shortly after the resumption of the
hearing.
Benjamin Nields followed Mr.. Hilles.
He held that the charter of the Peoples
Company has the force and effect of a
separate legislative act.
The chancellor denied the applica-
tion of John c. Mahoney to restrain
the New Castle and Delaware City
Railway Company from laying ''T'
rails on South Seventh street, New
Castle. The chancellor held that as il
was set forth in affidavits that the
street would be graded 10 the level Of
the tracks, preliminary injunction
was not justified.
Evening journal., 1900-05-30
PATRICK AEARY WINS
AS COMMITTEEMAN

Patrick Neary was a winner at the
meeting Of the ward delegates that was
held in the Young Mems Democratic
Clubrooms last night.
The delegates met to select three
members OF the Democratic County
Committee from Wilmington hundred.
Those chosen were Patrick Neary,
Courtland C. Montgomery and John J..
Cassidy. The latter two are new mem
bers, but Mr.. Neary Is chairman of the
present committee.
The meeting was called by Election
Commissioner Martin r. Fairy. and
Thomas +. Gormley was made secre-
tary. Before ballOting. Instructions
were given the delegates that each
ticket should contain three names. and
the three candidates having the high
est number OF votes would be elected.
The counting Of the balloting show
ed the rout of the Willard Salisbury
forces. Mr.. Neary received eight votes
Mr. Montgomery. eight; John J. Cas-
sidy. six; Willard Salisbury, six: JOIN
Il. Dickey five Colonel William B. Nor
ton. one. On the next ballot Mr. Cas-
sidy was chosen, having received sever
votes.
The new County Committee will
meet tomorrow afternoon for Organi
zation and Mr. Neary will be elected q
succeed himself.
/ The members OF the committee are
Wilmington hundred. Patrick Neary
Courtland c. Montgomery, John ]. Cas-
sidy; Brandywine, William McCrea
Christiana. John Ramsey; Mill Creeh
John Niven: New Castle, Andrew N
\ Gallagher; White Clay Creek. Charlie
\ b. Evans; Pencader, Edward O'Rourke
r. d Lion. T.. Bayard Heisel; S
1 Georges. j. Frank Biggs; Appoquin
mink. Colen Ferguson; Blackbird,
Frank Davids.
Evening journal., 1900-05-30
PATCH Oh CLOTH
CLUE TO MURDER
Bit Of Blood Stained Clothing
Lost By Slayer
Which May Enable Police to Run to
Earth the Murderer Of
Stella Morrison

West Chester, May 3O.-The authori-
ties are still in the dark concerning
the identity of the murderer of Stella
Morrison. No warrants have been is
sued for anyone, and the prospects are
poor for any immediate arrests.
Chief of Police Jefferis made a dis
covery which may, however lead to
important Developments He came into
possession Of a piece Of clothing which.
he is inclined to think, was a portion
of the pantaloons worn by the mur-
derer at the time the crime was com
mitted 1t was found along a fence
skirting the wood about 200 yards from
the house.
CLUE TO MURDERER.
The assumption is that in leaping
the fence to gain the protection Of the
woods the fellows trousers caught on
the rail and a piece was torn out. The
place where it was found indicates that
the man who lost it was fleeing in the
direction of Dilworthtown. where, it is
believed, the murderer is to be found.
HUSBAND RESUMES WORK.
i Wash Morrison, Stella's husband, re-
sumed his labors on the Sharpless farm
| to-day, while his father remains in
West Chester.
The county commissioners yesterday
voted down a resolution authorizing
the offering Of a reward of $500 for
the apprehension of the murderer
I'VE are waiting" remarked one OF
4 them, for the coroner to officially de-
termine whether it was murder or a
suicide If il was a suicide. no actor
on the part of the commissioners is
necessary. When we are officially in
! formed that it is a murder, then W,
win e prepared to act.
IL was also stated by a commissioner
that the attorneys representing the
commonwealth in the case had calle,
upon them a few days ago and re
| ouested them not to offer a reward a
this time. inasmuch as such action
{, might interfere with their efforts 4
run down the murderer.
Evening journal., 1900-05-30
SMITH CASE
WAS DISMISSED
WaS Not Sufficient to
Send in Before the Grand
Jury

Upon the recommendation OF Assist /
ant City Solicitor Medford ii. Cahoon, |
the case against Mrs Mary Smith.
charged with pointing a revolver atl
Victor Maloney was dismissed byI
Judge Ball in City Court to-day.
Mrs. Smith was arrested yesterday
morning and entered bail for her ap-l
pearance to-day. When court opened
this morning there was a number of
witnesses present for both sides.
When asked il she was ready for trial
Mrs. Smith replied that she was, and
that William r. Lyman represented
her. Mr.. Lyman was about to say that
he had not had time TO look into the
case,when Mr. Cahoon interrupted him.
and addressing the court said that af-
ter careful investigation OF the facts,
he declined to prosecute the case. as
the evidence was not sufficient to war
rant sending it before the grand jury.
He asked that the charge be dropped
Judge Ball complying with the request
READY FOR THE PARADE
Sadie Mander. a diminutive negro
girl, was before the court charged with
running away from home. She was
found wandering about the grounds of
the Ferris Industrial School on Sunday
last. The little girl presented a comical
appearance in court She had been
dressed by Police Matron Wogan in a
white waist and long skirt, and wore a
bouquet of flowers in honor OF Deco
ration Day. At the request of Agent
Stout Judge Ball turned the child over
TO his care. and she will be allowed to
remain in the city to-day so that she
may see the parade this afternoon
/ Since she has been In Mrs. Wogan's
care. Sadie has assisted her in making
II up bouquets Of flowers for the soldiers.
OTHER CASES.
The case against Samuel and Jenni,
Mayhart, charged with disorderly con
duct, was postponed until Friday
morning at o'clock.
Eldon Hagany. drunk. was fined 5.
and costs or twenty days. Michae
Newell. drunk and begging, was giyel
SO and costs or thirty days
Herbert Wright, drunk, was assessor
81 and costs.
The two small colored boys. EnOcl
Gussen and David Adams. charged wit
larceny. were given another chance a
the request of Mr.. Stout. Their par
ents will send them to the country.
Evening journal., 1900-05-30
NOTICES

A RESOLUTION relating to lrieances
and regulating use OF waste paper anu
rubbish vessels.
BE IA resolved by the Board Of Directors
OF the Street and Sewer Department OF
Wilmington Delaware.
Section I. II any person shall cast or
place, or cause 90 he cast or placed III 9nl
street, highway, lane or alley OF the city.
or on the sidewalks or fpotWays Thereon,
or into the Ncsiihulcs or yards or upon the
porchcs of any dwelling or other building
within the limits of the city, any paper
advertisement, handful. circular OF waste
paper. such person or persons ahhl pe
deemed guilty OF "a common nuisance ana
shall forfeit and pay fine not eNceedlne
ten dollars nor less than two dollars TOT
each and every oncnao
Provided that nothing herein contained
shall bc held 10 apply 20 the ulsttlpunon
of the latest issue of newspapers ana OF
section .. Vessels belonging TO the city
located. in various public places through
out the city may be used as receptacles
for an paper ana Wnstc hefeihtnnN'
mentioned. and any person or persons dls.
placing or defacing OF I'm any manner
abusing such vessels shall forfeit ana pay
the same fines as provided iof oilehaf7 III
the first section of this resolution
Section g. This resolution snhii hpt ns
construed 10 interfere In any manner with
tho regulations concerning waste paper
and rubbish placed for collection hy the
ashes and rubbish contractor ,......,
Section a. This resolution snail become
ana be- of full force and virtue on ana ai'
f.f ftn davs from the date OF rs pnssnEe
ana q publication in al least two daily
papers OF the city Of wilmington iof 2
neriod OF at least three dnNs' WITHIN
Reasonable time after It's adoption Ahal
be construed TO be OF sufficient notice ano
warning. ,.., A..
The above resolution was adopted 10y
The Board Of Directors OF the street w,
sewer Donartmont at regular meeting
haId this 3qth day of Nav. a. ID. 1900.
Attest: HARVEY j. WILEY secre'
fnrV
Evening journal., 1900-05-30
CHIEF DOLAN
ON THE ALERT
Has Sent Out Descriptions Of
Ginger Brown to a
Number Of Cities

Chief OF Police John F. Dolan is talk
ing active measures to effect the cap
ture of Frank. alias Ginger Brown
colored. who shot and instantly killed
Charles Ingram, also colored. in Dover
On Monday.
State Detective Walter Witsil was In
Dover yesterday looking up the case,
and upon his return last night gave
Chief Dolan an accurate description
of the murderer.
This description the chief has had
printed in circular form and forward
ed 70 the authorities In Philadelphia,
Camden, Chester. Havre de Grace, Ball
timore. Washington Richmond. Roa-
noke, Va. and other cities in hopes
OF heading on the fugitive,
Evening journal., 1900-05-30
TRIBUTE PAID
10 DEAD MEMBER
Council Takes Action on jena
than Groves Death
WILL ATTEND THE FUNERAL
Appropriate Resolutions Passed at a
Special Meeting Held Last
NIGHT Q

Grouped about an empty chair and
vacant desk. each Of which was heav-
lily draped in black. eleven members of
City Council sat in silence last night
in Council chamber while appropriate
resolutions on the death of Jonathan
w. Groves. late member from the
Eighth ward, were adopted.
The meeting was a special one, called
for the purpose of taking action on the
death of Mr.. Groves. and everyone
present seemed to realize the solemnity
of the occasion.
Thomas Monaghan, member from the
Third ward, made few brief remarks
eulogizing the deceased, and upon his
motion a committee OF five, composed
of Messrs. Monaghan, Healy, Fisher,
Stewart and Smith were appointed by
the chair to prepare resolutions on the
death of Mr.. Groves.
After retiring for a few minutes the
committee returned with touching
resolutions. deploring the untimely
death of Mr.. Groves. and expressing
sympathy for his bereaved family.
REMARKS BY MEMBERS.
President Alexander spoke few
words of eulogy of the dead member. In
! the course of mis- remarks he said:
These beautiful resolutions more
clearly express my feelings than
could myself. / would like to express
that deep feeling of sorrow that fills
my heart had 1 the words"
Mr.. Fisher, Mr.. Willis, Mr.. Smith
and Mr.. Oberly each spoke feelingly oi
the dead member, Mr.. Smith urging
that Council should do anything in its
! power for the family of the dead man.
WILL NOT PARTICIPATE.
Upon motion Of Mr. Stewart Council
unanimously decided to cancel its ac.
ceptance out of respect to Mr. Groves
memory, of an invitation from the G
A. r. to participate in the Memorial
Day parade to-day and so notified com
mittees from the various posts which
had extended the invitation.
I On motion of Mr. Healy, Presiden
Alexander appointed Messrs. Fisher
Smith and Healy a committee OF
floral offerings.
HONORARY PALL-BEARERS.
President Alexander announced tina
he had received a request from Mrs
Groves that all members of Council
should act as honorary pall-bearers
and it was decided to respect he
wishes. The members will assembl
in Council chamber on Thursday ai
ternoon at 1.30 o'clock and proceed in
body to Mr.. Groves late residence, Nc
720 Kirkwood street. As the city OF
fees will be closed. it is the desire o
Council that all city officials shall NEE
members of Council at the hour name
. and attend the funeral.
- SERVICES AT HOME.
Funeral services will be held at tn
house and will be conducted by tn
Rev. Martin B. Dunlap, rector of OIL
Swedes Church, assisted by the Rev. 1
X. Miller, of Newport, who has know
Mr.. Groves throughout his life. Inter
. ment will be made in Riyerview Gene
terry. ias4Ist
Evening journal., 1900-05-30
SQUIRREL INN OPENED

Bishop Coleman Was. Present and
Made an Address
Bishop Coleman attended the OPEN
ing of Squirrel Inn, in New York, yes
terday It is an enterprise under the
auspices of the Church Temperance So
ciety. and is situated at No. 13l Bow
cry.
The inn was dedicated by Bishop
Potter and Bishop Coleman. and the
latter and the Rev MT. Freeman, OF
Yonkers. and DR.. Huntington made adj
dresses.
Evening journal., 1900-05-30
Runnwar Cansed Escllem.nt

Much excitement was caused in West
Seventh street, from West to Shipley,
this morning by the runaway team Of
milkman by the name of Bradbury.
The horse was caught by James p.
Prentiss, a clerk in the office Of the
Street and Sewer Department
Evening journal., 1900-05-30
meeting Of Poor Trustees

At a meeting of the Trustees cf the
Poor Of New Castle county az the hos
pital to-day, Superintendent Mccoy
ported the number of Inmates TO Be
211. The payroll Of S421.17 was order
ed paid
Evening journal., 1900-05-30
The Evening journal serenaded

Members of the PhoeniXyille Band.
which opened the season at Brandy
wine Springs to-day, delightfully."- sere-
naded the Evening Journal shortly be-
fore noon to-day. A fine selection was
splendidly given. and thoroughly en-
joyed by the force, as well as an inn
the sweet music.
Evening journal., 1900-05-30
Academy OF Music Opening

Dunn & Waldron's Academy Of Music
will open about August 10 NJ. Moses,
Of New York city. will be the resident
manager. First-class variety and vau-
& Waldron have a circuit of theatres,
all with first-class regulations. The
Academy, under their management,
viii no doubt haye a successful season
Evening journal., 1900-05-30
pischarged NON nanI.runt,r

In United States Court this morning
Judge Bradford discharged John A.
Prettyman and I. w. n. Truitt of Sus-
sex county, from bankruptcy. upon
motions made TO that effect by John M.
Richardson and A. ]. Lynch, of George
town.
Evening journal., 1900-05-30
Isnnc Andcrson Arrested

Isaac Anderson, colored, who has
been non est for some time, was ar
rested by Officers Maloney and Lyons
this morning on a warrant sworn ont
December 10. 1899, by Mary A. VIII
liams. colored, charging him with as
sault and battery
Evening journal., 1900-05-30
nenlh nr Lnhn Rrnnlrs

While sitting on the porch at his
home. No 1O1 Elicit avenue. yester-
day, John Brooks. 6S years old. one Of
the best-lnown citizens Of Whining
ton, died of heart disease. He had been
in poor health for several months
Evening journal., 1900-05-30
cltr,s Rnslness suspended

Public offices, manufacturing estab-
lishments and stores will be closed
this afternoon.
The industrial plants and public OF
fees were closed during the entire day.
and the stores closed at noon.
Evening journal., 1900-05-30
nenth or n. q. Mhltnl.er

Henry G.. Whitaker, one 81 the best
known bookbinders and printers Of this
city. died AT his home. No. 500 West
Fourth street. this morning. aged 72
years The funeral viii take place on
Saturday afternoon.
Evening journal., 1900-05-30
railroad Directors meeting

In two special coaches the directors
Of the d.. M. & V. railroad passed
through Wilmington this morning at
s o'clock. There is a meeting of the.
directors in Georgetown to-day.
Evening journal., 1900-05-30
Frcsh DniIr

Ainscow, at 500 Market street, is re-
ceiying daily fresh lobster, soft shell
crabs. little neck clans, salt oysters,
frog legs, finest fake crab meat; and
also prepares daily dressed snapper and
snapper soup. Telephone orders
promptly attended to. Both phones 673
Evening journal., 1900-05-30
Japanese Inspect Wilmington Plant

Beniiro Kusakabe. chief engineer of
the Home Department. of Japan; S.
SakatO Professor of Toxic Technical
School. and Santora Kondo, engineer
OF the Home Department who are In
this country to place about $3,000,000
worth Of orders for machinery, visited
Wilmington yesterday, as the guests of
John NJ Rogers and inspected Indus
trial plants.
Evening journal., 1900-05-30
win Hold am Inquest

Coroner Alfred d. Vandever will hold
an inquest at 7.S0 o'clock this evening
On the death of Jonathan W. Groves,
who was killed at the Delaware Steam
Marble and Granite Works. Fifth and
King streets, on Monday last.