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The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-10-24

came law. to-wis. June l4sh. 1904. ehil.
this petitioner was eonvieted May lSsa
1870.
The court ends that petitioners rene
dy Is BY writ Of error froaa the Saprsuss
Court OF the United States
That the oSsnSe wherrof the petitioner
VAS convicted and sentenced was a rrisSis-
sasanor and ROT -an infamous eriEs
That thsre was ID constitutional right 70
= prssearmsut o. sn Indictment by s
grand JRry IN this case. and that 4 TER.
dict OF nine out % twelve Jurors was sG-
,horirsd by the law Of Haxail. Which law
in respec, to this feature was no, re
psalei until June IL. 1900. and after the
trial ot this case
II appearing tia, 60 fessrsi question
IS presented for the consideration OF this
court il IS without jurisdiction 10 enter
tain the petition for the wri, Of hahess
corpus
lie, the petitioner be renanded
ESTEE. Judge
October 3. 1900.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-10-24

The senate chamber, which was used
for the reception. was beautifully dec
GRATED by Mrs Burns and her sister.
Much credit must be given these artistic
fingers. Potted plants and ferns of
every description were banked about the
room Over the gold mirror in the CEN
ter was the emblem of the Shriners,
prettily picked out in yellow and red
flowers, with appropriate setting of
ferns. At the base of all the mantels
and mirrors were arranged beautiful
flowers. The reception lasted two
hours, when most CT the Shriners de-
parted for Prince Dayid's luau. and after
ward to be entertained Mt Governor Cleg
horns beautiful place.
The Shriners expressed themselves
rauch pleased with the reception accorded
Il ard took aEa- the 'leasantest SOU
vouir OF Honolulu hospitality. Governor
Pole WAS beseiged for his card and many
were the expressions of admiration show
cred upon the governor and his wife.
The names of the guests invited to as
sist Governor and Mrs. Dole TO receive
were:
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-10-24
some or TIE LEADING
SHRInERs NOM here

Noble j. Alfred Marsh. EnemieE Of
California Commsndery. Ne. /. N T. and
| member of the entertainment eonluiit-
tee. is a lawyer By profession enjoying q
most lucrative pfactice. His Office. finely
equipped with large library and other
appliances OF his profession. Is in the
Crocker building. In this -'den, as he
calls il, he does his work in a manner
ereditabIe 10 himself and satisfactory 10
his increasing eiientage- Noble Marsh il
in the flush and vigor of what might b.
called early manhood. Notwithstanding al
occasional gray hair Is discoyerable on
close scrutiny among his locks. He Is an
enthusiastic '-Shrinerr and an earnest. re-
liable committeeman, believing that when
an Office or position is accepted its work
should be faithfully and punctually per
formed. Noble Marsh Is accompanied by
his wife. Mrs. Fannie Y. Marsh, dsugh-
ter of the late Commodore Eckley. founder
of the Pacific Yacht club and also presi-
dent of the San Francisco Yacht Club.
Mrs Marsh is an accomplished musician
and an enthusiast in aquatic sports The
surf and beach in this vicinity claim much
of her attention.
Islam Temple has every reason to feel
just pride in its treasurer. This office
is ably conducted by Noble Thomas Mo--
ton, and he is honored and highly esti-
mated in all representative circles in the
city of San Francisco. where he has re-
sided for many years. Noble Morton has
a fine record in his service in behalf of
his district in the city, which he repre-
sented in the county board of supervisors
of San Francisco county. His constitu-
ents signifed their appreciation by his re-
election to the responsible office for sub
seQuent term.
For a score of years Noble Andy Hsn-
selman has been resident of San Fran
cisco. For the past three years he has
been a member OF Islam Temple and takes
an active interest in everything pertain
ing to the shrine. Mr. Hanselman is also
a member of California Chapter. No. :,
X. A. NJ, which he says is the finest N
the world also Golden Gate Commandery.
No. 16. K. T.
While in Honolulu, Noble Hanselmau
will make his headquarters with Noble
Rothwell who will act as host.
1t was during the reign of kamehameha
Ill. King of the Hawaiian Islands. that
Colonel III. J. Burns made his first visit
to Honolulu and to these islands,. Now
Mr.. Burns is marshal Of Islam Temple
and has heen a resident of San Francisco
for rlnny years. Noble Burns has held
mary important positions gn6er the toy
ernment and in every instance has aequit-
ted himself with great credit. Noble
Burns made number of warm aequaint-
ances when visitor to the islands in for
mer years and has vast fund of inter
esting "reminiscences.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-10-24
TWO RECEPTIONS FOR
sARIN[RS YESTERDAY
Received by Governor
Dole in the Morn
ing.
THE RAIN INTERFERED WITH
THE LUAU AT PRINCE
DAvID's.
Honolulu Society Well Represented
at the Reception Given by the
Governor-Program
for Today.

The Shriners were yesterday given
giimpses Of Hawaii new and Hawaii old
They were received by the regime OF the
present and welcomed by the regime of
the past. In the morning Governor Dole
rendered them a reception at the capitol.
In the afternoon the visitors drove to
Ainaf,sn. where they were received in the
home Sf a. :. Cleghorn by ex-Queea
Liliuokalani
The warmth OF the hospitality was the
same on the floors Of the capitol and upon
the lawn at Ainahau, but the contrast
was vivid
At o'clock the Shriners took car
riages 20 Ainahau. The drive down
Waikiki road and through the palm
lined ways of the Cleghorn grounds
invoke the admiration of the visitors.
The gates were wide open In anticipation
Of their coming. The guests were escort
ed across the wide lawn and into the
house, where each in turn was presented
10 Liliuokalani. The presentations were
made by Mrs. James w. Robertson, NJ.
Ceghorn's daughter. MIR Cleghorn. ow-
ing to illness. did not appear. The visit
o~z were then given the freedom of the
house and grounds. Groups loitered
under the wide spreading banyan trees
and found much to arouse their admirs-
ton In the well-kept tropical grove and
garden.
The curio room. containing so many ar
tfcles belonging to the lamented Princess
Kaiulani attracted the visitors more
than anything else and here they lin
.ered longest
The event of the day WAS the big Ha-
waiiau luau served by the Masons on
Prince Dayid's lawn. The local COM
mittee on entertainment had spared
neither trouble nor expense TO make 1t
one of the best ever spread in Honolulu.
There wns table room for 500 guests.
For the fir; time in many Years
Ailiuokalani sat at Al public luau. She
WAS presented with n Shrlners' jewel at
Washington. u. G., by the Imperial Po-
tssntnie. She was present at this Ha-
waiian feast because of her regard for
the order. As the company stood wait
Ing the ex-queen was escorted to the
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-10-24
PoLIcs COURT YESTERDAY.
Large Calendar Of Petty Cases Dis
posed Of by Judge Wilcox.

Twenty-three cases on yesterdays po-
lice court CALENDAR were disposed ef as
follows: James Kean larceny. second
degree. nolle pressed: HASKELL. gambling
and vagrancy. on first charge. fne,l $50
and costs; second charge. nolle pressed !:
Fujimoto and Ishi. violating section 39l.
penal laws. IS and costs each; l.. ".
Merrill, assault and battery, sos and
costs: Pearl Andrews and Mareeils
Reyne, violating section $40, penal laws,
continued until 25th: Antoine rritas.
profanity. sentence Suspended for one
year; All Lin and Yaw Min, opiarr in
possession, the frs, case was polle
pressed. in the second the defendant vas
fined $50; +. Brown. assault, and tst-
terr. nolle pressed: Manoha. needless
driving, October oath. Moore. assault and
battery. October oath, Mccarthy. assault
and battery on y, t. Turk. s;2,5 and costs:
Larsen. Christie. Roach. Hendrickson
Sullivan and Thomas Pagr. drunk. 81 aud
costs each: Sweet E,nelia. disturbing
quiet of night. reprim,nied and dis
missed
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-10-24
Mr.. and Hrs. Alfred Marsh.

Mrs. Aonzo Gartley, Miss Kate Kelley.
Miss Nolte. Mrs. Mary Crau, Mrs e. X.
Adams. Mrs. Alex. Campbell. Mrs. A. n.
Smith. Mrs. j. II. Fisher. Mrs. Lucy Ad
ans Mrs. Henry waterhouse. Mrs b.
Burns, Mrs A h Wood. Mrs. E A.
Jones. Mrs ]. Il. Castle, Mrs. Alex. G..
Halves. Jr. Mrs w o. Smith, Mrs. R.
R. Berg. Mrs F. W. Macfarlane, Mrs C.
Il. Cooper. Mrs. Dr. .Galbrsith. Mrs
Judge Humphreys. Mrs. ]. A. Gilman,
Nrs. W. W Hall. Miss Kate Cornwell.
Ms. C. l. Spaiding, Mrs. I'M 0at. Mrs
w. II. Wright Mrs. h. Il. G. Wallace.
Mn. F. Whitney. Mrs W. N. Graham.
Nrs. A. Brown. Mrs W. H. Cornweil.
Nrs. w. G. Ashley. Mira L. +. Alvarea.
Nrx G. G. Beckl<y. Mrs J. h. Boyd.
Nrs c. ]. Cauphei,. Mrs. K Cation.
Mrs A. Il Croiey. Mira C. L Crabbe
Mrs. r. Il nay. Mrs A. J. Derby, Ars
II. II. Dox. Mrs ". IL Giaard. ArA r
Halssesd, Mrs. T. Hc&nlan. MrA J. p.
Holt, Mrs. u. r K lsenberE. 19rN =
w. Jsnes. Nrs, Louisson. Ma 81 q
Morton. sirs. r. Neumann. Ma 8 Par
ker. Nrs N. Phillips. Nrs ]. ~. Rrakt
M 4 Ii. Eaynond lzfA = q. Ese1-
~. ar< N 81 EAnd1es ~ = ~
Sxhaekrs. sfrs- =. G. Smith ~ =
Wnlker. Ms. J. n. Wright. Nh q =
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-10-24
RECEPTION RENDERED THE
SKRInERs BY THE GOVERNOR

The reception given by Governor aud
Mrs Dole IN honor Of the Mystic
Shriners was great success Those
who received with the governor and
Mrs. Doe we're Mr.. and Mrs. III. E
Cooper. Mr. and Mrs. Lansing. Chief
Justice and Mrs Frear, and Dr. and
Mr.. Wood The hundred ladies who
we're invited by Governor Dole stood
behind the receiving party. Captain ~
g. Hawes. Jr., the governors private
secretary, introduced the Shriners, and
the invited ladies made themselves
known at once to all comers. 1t was
a most informal occasion and heartily
enjoyed both by stranger and host
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-10-24

RENT FOR UNCLE SANS
OFFICES N AlWiII
DECISION OF COMPTROLLER
SETTING FORTH Ll0AL
PRINCIPLE INVOLVED.
Question Of Fact ia Still to be Do
eided-Was Any Request
Made for the Build
inRsP

Prom the New York Evening Post. /
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4.-The comp
trolier of the treasury has rendered a
decision concerning the question of the
payment of rent bs the tinted States for
the pastsiiiee and custom house buildings
in Hawaii. The practical effect of the
decision, while setting forth the legal
principle involved. is to leave the main
question still open until certain facts
can be ascertained
By the act Of July !, is9s, the eession
Of the sovereignty and property of the
Republic Of Hawaii was accepted and
the Hawaiian islands were annexed TO
the United States The act provided also
that the functions of the former republic
should be exercissd by such persons az
the PRESIDENT of the United States shouli
direct On July the president direct
ed that those functions should be exer.
cised By the officers Of the fornne- rep,ib-
lie. who alss continued to exercise them
until the Territory OF Hawaii wa- ere
ased by act April 81. 1900 When this
took effect the president OF the former
republic was appointed governor 81 the
territory. snd among other change. the
collector of customs sf the former repub-
lie was appointed collector Of customs Of
the United States and continued in pos
session of the custom house buildings
The act creating the territory provides
that the property Of the former republic
shall be and remain fn the poSsession.
use and control of the government Of the
Territory Of Hawaii and shar be main
tanned, managed and cared for by n as
i'm avn property znsil taken '.for the
uses Of the United States by direction Of
the president or Of the soverncf Of Tia
waii.-
Neither the president nor the gives nor
has given any direction for taking ANY
Of the property for the Uses Of taw United
States and rec<nfIy the es~srs~r gave
notice that he should require rent To se
paid bS he United States for tbs rse Of
.she cssstom house buildings The ques-
tioa vhether. in these circumstances the
unEted Gtnfes i. liable for rcnf was sub
nitoed 70 IL cpDptrolIer OF the sreas
usy. ond ~ kns -deei1sd that if .the epI-
lertar eeea poa~uiea Of fhe hpildipss
vSth - kne0)s1p an3 sserns Of tAe
|ssrpFnsr. ~ Unler1 Ftasf< \ - li1h,s
- - Epnl ~ ~ 4 pncA ppnpeer
- - <nno C1kou1 - ~ kn,ul-
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-10-24
For Indoor Baseball.

Physical Director Coates of the Youns
Mems Christian association IS enisas-
oring 10 arrange game Of indoor hss.s
hall between picked teams from the hoar,l
of directors of the association and some
members of the various committees, 10
such an event can be brought about spec-
tstors will be guaranteed lively game,
as several members from both bodies are
pretty well up on the science of indoor
hall and are capable of producing gilt
edged brand Of ball.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-10-24

guests were SEATING themselves and The
hula dancers and singers could not sp-
pear
The lEaa was prepared under the di-
rection Of W Aud and but for tie IN
timely rain would have been the mast
successful ever spread in Honolulu
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-10-24

a. Paris. Mrs. G. =. RentDn. Mrs. C. C.
Strasemeyer. Mrs g. " S-zith. Mrs. j.
T. wayson. Jr.; Nrs. J. Il Fisher Mrs..
W. Haywood Mrs W Tsyior. Mrs ].
r. Bowler. Mrs B. T. Dillingham;. Mrs ].
Mott Mrs. ID. k- Daytoz. Airs. w ".
GocdaIe
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-10-24

place of honor. Then while the Hawaii.
an quintet rendered beautiful music. the
menu below was managed without knives,
forks or spoons:
Anae Ava. kumu.
tFrom the favori,e ponds OF Kane
hameha IL
Luau Pig.
Octopus I.uau and Cocoanut.
Chicken Luau and Cocoanut
Roast Chicken. Roast Turkey.
Sliced Ham.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-10-24

Last evening there was dancing on
the lanais of the Hawaiian hotel. Shrin-
ers from the Zealnndia and their friends
from the town made pleasant evening
OF it. The Benrett band. lronstt by
the Shriners. and the Hawaiian quintet
We'd with each other in the production Of
music
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-10-24
Masters Report in the
Weidemann Estate
Filed.
Or. MoslITT's PETITION REJECTED
ECHOES FROM STEIGMANN
MURDER HEARD IN
COURT.
Guardians Inventory Time
Set for Hearing Petition for Ap-
pointuent Of Adminissra-
tor in Auid Estate.

An amended answer az the defendant
has been fled with the clerk Of the cir
cult court BY the Equitable Life .Asss,r-
anre society Of New YORK and its Eo-aI
attorney Paul Nsumaun, 10 the eDr,-
piaini of Cecil Brown. administrator Of
lie estate Of David Bowers Smita. d..
cessed IL Is stated no demand sos nay
ffsnt OF loss has been made by the nlRi,,
-Sit or any one in his behalf AZ the place
where the same i payable. and that de-
iendant has At all times been ready AMI
willing TO pay losses at its ogkces in tho
city Of New York. Further. the surr,-
gate OF the county Of New York on Iol~
: granted letters of administration ~,
Tie estate 10 Olivia \. Brown aud csorvr
r. Brown Of statesville V G.. the form
er claiming 10 be the auns Of eie,,eas..d
on July - these administrators hawan
their sction In The cirvpir court of ths,
tnited Mates Of the southern district
OF New York, demanding JUDI nens
against this defendant for s2Sosa uuon
she policy OF insurance upon which this
action OF the Hawaiian administration
IS brought The Equitable claims thSe
the money being in New York Il +, an.
sweraoie TO pay IL TO the New York
adninistrasors and no, To this pla nti1.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-10-24

Tomorrow the Shriners will drive TO
the Pali arrangements having been
made with the various stables TO furnish
wagonettes and surreys at $500 per pas
senger for the round trip. These will be
on hand this morning promptly at )
O'Clock at the hotel and the wharf for
the accommodation of the Shriners-
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-10-24

IA sOon a. the heirs Of the late II. A.
WeidemaDn can be legally aseertsined
an estate in which s11 $40 In cash and
remaining property is 10 - distributed
among the legatees. Such Was the rec
ommendation Of Geargs u. Gear. who haz
fled usstsfs report with the clerk ok
the Circuit court Of the accounts OF
Henry r. Macfarlane. Frederick W.
Macfsrlsne and John VI Dowsett. trus-
tess of the estate. This is deemed uecss-
sary in order that TIE trustees may be
relieved of the liability. as one =on -
said ,e be alive. but his whereabouts have
not been known for the past thirty Iesr<
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-10-24

The petition % W. *. Nohiiti Cot a
writ OF maBdamus to Territorial Treas
urer fheo. F. Lansing TO compel bin,
to issue Nohiitt- license TO psaeticc
medicine WA dismissed by Judge Hum
pareys yesterday. The court hoids thar
the petitioner should haze taken actiou
against the board OF health TO secure tho
coveted permit. as licenses are Always
issued upon the recommendation q that
body. The petitioners license 90 prac-
tee medicine was revoked August -.
1899. By the then minister Of the interior.
Jsmes ~ King. for alleged professional
misconduct os said lieenses
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-10-24

The adoption with th< rights % in
heritance OF Helen Mabel Kuuleiponii. q
lo-months-ola minor. daughter o. Nsry
Ann Hutchinson. was confirmed - Dc
cree Of Judge Humphreys To EsHn X.
Kahookano yesterday.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-10-24

Ed HofschIaeger & Co. are suing q.
Z. Akina and Others composing the Lovs
stin Tong society for balance OF
$si.5s on account Of tho erection Of
building at kohala by +. Asea, who as
signed the debt to plain,iGfa
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-10-24
Crescent and scimi.sr.

The visit of the Shriners will give Ma
sonry new impetns in Honolulu.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-10-24

To the regret of the many friends
made during their brief visit in the city.
the Shriners were unable TO arrange for
a later sailing of the Zealandia- She
leaves tomorrow at p. M She Will
nor take al her passengers however,
as some hsse decided to prolong their
Honolulu visit and return on some other
hcat
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-10-24

The Shriners were not cheated ont OF
seeing the hula after all When the
CLOUDS eaased their iownponr yesterday
a space was cleared of luau debris IN
Prince David's yrsd and two teams OF
hula dancers turned loose, They we're
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-10-24

" Dollinger has been appointed fesn-
porary administrator in the es:ats os
Benjamin f. steisnann BY petition OF
Emma .steixmsnn- The estate u value
merchandise. The heirs Of the diseased
are Manuel steigmann. eyed 7 years
& J Israel II. Sieisnnnn. aged Is months
guardian's inventory fled by Irrne
1 Brown In the estate Of Frnnei. ur,ls
18th OF October last there xers 4e9
shares in the John ii Estate. Ltd. at
par value Of 500 share. and Of the
estate Of George II Brown also q minor.
like number Of shares of equal Taiu@.
or $4,000 A Hawaiian government
bond valued az 1900 and seventy head
OF cattle valued more or Isss az SD
had. or 81. 40 for the herd
The petition Of James Aud, husband
o. Catherine T. Aud. deceased has been
fled with the clerk Of the circuit court,
in which II Il asked that George II. Car
ts- be appointed administrator. Thr CO.
tate 10 valued at <1,10o. eons;sfinx OF
land and personal property Fbs peri-
ton will Be heard Friday. November 81.
motion has been fled with the clerk
Of tbs circuit court in the case Of NJ.
Grsiuzo Silva vs.. J. A Magoon. admin
istrator Of the estate Of Antcuio Yer
n1ndes. deceased. in whsct nasi.e il
given that at the coart ho.-e in this city
Thursday. October .. counsel will move
the ccurt for an order requiring fur
thsf bill Of particulars.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-27

gether with number OF leaders from
other States. Hon., William Jennings
Bryan made his first appearance at
n public gathering since the election
and the greeting accorded him was
never more hearty and spontaneous In
his home city. The speech OF John W.
Kern. defeated Democratic candidate
for Governor of Indiana, aroused the
banqueters to high pitch of enthu-
siasm by laudation Of Mr.. Bryan ana
outspoken criticism Of those Democrats
whom he accused of contributing to
MS (Bryans) defeat. His denunca-
ton OF Democrats who offered "gratu-
itous counsel to Democracy" though
he mentioned no names, was accepted
by the crowd as q reference TO former
President Cleveland.
MIR. BRYAN'S SPEECH.
Mr.. Bryan, whose subject was "Prin-
ciples Live" said in part:
AT this banquet. surrounded by
neighbors who have been my friends
saying. word of personal nature
Five times you have voted for me for
pubic oftice--twice for Congress. once
for the United States Senate and twice
for the Presidency--and no candidate
ever received more loyal support than
you have given.
THE FUTURE.
whether shall ever be candidate
for office again is a question which
must be determined by events. No one
can speak with certainty OF the future,
for ones destiny is not known until
his LIES work Is complete. 1 shall be
content If it is my lot to aid in the
triumph of the principles while others
enjoy the hunors and bear the respon-
sibility of office.
OFFICE HOLDING.
THE holding of public Office should
be an incident and not the extreme aim
OF the citizen. 1t should rot be an
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-27

sums of money. and incurred losses
thereby which the bank is unable to
bear.
"Rumors affecting the financial con-
dition of the bank are in circulation,
in consequence of which large sums of
money have been withdrawn by depos-
itors, and 1t is a question OF but
short time when the bank will be COM
PEELED to close IS doors. Inc bank is
unable to pay it's liabilities in the usual
course of business and unless receiv-
er is appointed 1t will result in strug-
gle ito keep the doors of the bank OPEN
and the depositors Will suffer loss.'
The answer filed by President e. G..
Shipley is as follows:
THE bank admits that, by reason
of the facts stated in the bill OF com
plant. it is no longer able to meet It's
current obligations. and believing that
it ought not to further undertake to
continue to do business. but that it's
assets should be held for the mutual
benefit of all persons interested it con-
sents to the appointment of receivers
as prayed for"
Both the firms mentioned in, the bill
Of complaint are in receivers hands.