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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-07-24
Ladies'
Muslin
underwear

We have just received direct from the makers assert
ment Of Ladies' Muslin Underwear which believe, in
variety of Styles completeness of assortment and general
attactveness has been surpassed in Honolulu The
line is too arg to enumerate the different garments
have made display CT few of them in large central
dow which will give partial idea Of what they and
the variety of styles have This stock is worthy of
inspection.
In the department. will be found Ladies' and Misses
Shirt Waists Ladies' Waists in silk and cotton white and
coored large variety of Styles but few of kind Ladies'
Overskrts for dress travelling walking riding of silk WOOL
nen cotton, pqne white black and coors there need be
no delay in ones supplying ones self with skirt at short
notice suitable for almost any occasion
Ladies' in want of Cape of any description, would do
WE'LL if before purchasing elsewhere inspected our stock
capes Capes for the OPERA Dress travelling walking riding
Ietc, in white black and colors
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-07-24

Our Aloha Tooth Powder and
delightful Tooth Wash never
commanded such a large sale as
they do today. Merit tells in the
long run and our preparations
are the most popular because
every one possesses genuine, I'M
deniable merit.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-07-24
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

"Hawaiian, American born" is the
Board of Healths record of the nation
ality of a little child that died this
morning. The child was born in Ka-
lihi.
1t was decided sometime ago to fol-
low the old custom, calling a native
Hawaiian" American american,
ETC.; but IN this case at least the GUS
tom seems to have been departed from.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-07-24
Real Estate
FOR SALE.

1. SIX LOTS on King street, opposite
residence of ]. S. Walker, Esq, size OF
lots, 60x120.
2. SEVERAL LOTS on Punahou
road, opposite the College property, in
tract of land known as the Judd tract.
COMPRISING
FINE LOTS fronting on the road,
each lot contains from IA to 215 acres.
And also several fine lots at rear Of
above and adjoining the property of
f. M. Swanzy, H. p. Waity, c. B. Wells
and G.. p. Wilder. These lots are on
sloping ground on a road running
parallel with the Manoa road and com
mand extended views of sea or shore,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-07-24
FOR RENT.

$50. From August 1st, 6
room cottage, corner Ana
puni Street and Wilder Ave.
nue..
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-07-24

Fine Book and Commercial Printing
at the Star Office.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-09-12
Massacre of Missionaries.

Shanghai, Sept Ten Americar
missionaries and three American
children, two Danish missionaries
and one British missionary, stationed
in Shan 81 province, were murdered
late in July, according to accurate
reports received today They were
stationed at Fen Chow Flu: The Rer
and Mrs c W. Price, the Rev anc
Mrs E. r Atwate-, sll Of the Amer
can board, one child of Mr. and 01rs
Price, and Mr. and Mrs Atwater's
two children Mr. and Mrs A T.
Lundgren, Danes, and Hiss Eldridge.
British
Stationed at Tai Ku E: The Rev anc
Mrs D. E clapp. the Rev G. L WI.
liams, the Rev F w. Davis. Miss
Rowena Bird and Miss Mary L Part.
ridge, all of the American board
The Fen Chow Chu party left the
station under Chinese escort for tLe
coast and were murdered en- route.
The Tai Ku party were killed at that
station.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-09-12
AN APPEAL FOR AID.

Washington, Sept lo.-Ths follow
iue telegrams passed between the
White House aud Texas today f:
Houston, Tex, Sep: 10. 1900.
William Mckinley, President of the
Uoited States, Washington. D. G.:
have been depu,ized oy the mayor
and citizens committee Of Galveston to
inform you tia: the city Of Galveston
is in ruius aud certainly many hue
dreds if rot thousand are dead The
tragedy is ooe Of the most friehtful 10
recent times Help must be given by
the State aud nation OF the suffering
will be appalling. Food, clothing and
money will be ueeded at once TIE
whole south side of the city for three
5locks 10 from the gulf is swept clear
Of every building the whole wharf
front is a wreck aud but few houses 10
the city are really babitable. The wa
ter supply is cu' off aud the food stock
damaged by sa!s water. All bridges
are washed away and stranded steamers
litter the bay When left this morn
ing the search for bodies had begun,
corpses we're everywhere tempest
blew 81 miles 40 hoar AID then carried
gcvsrnmeo, instruments away, at same
,iue waters os gulf we're over whole
city. having 7iser - feet Water has
pcw subsiced and tie SURVIVORS arc left
helpless amcag the srecEase, cut of
from .he word exceD: by boat.
R:ctatd Sfi:ia1e.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-09-12

Greeoville, Sept 8 S-Friday night.
about 8 o'clock. Frank Chandler, the
eighteen yesr-old SOP of one Of our mcst
prosperous farmers, accidentally shot
himself. dying al..oss instantly. Mr
Chandler's family lives oear Lender
man, ii miles below this city. They
we're sitting 10 tho front piazza singlcg
heo aheir dog ran down about 100
yards to a grove, barking 6ercciy
Frank Chandler got bis guu and With
two brothers went to see what the dog
had treed The dog was 10 ditch,
which was filled with brush Ctsudle.
took bis gun by the barrel and punched
iu the brush with the stock Of bis guo
It is supposed that limb caught toe
hammer of the gan. causing it TO d's
charge. .be load entering his heart
causing death.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-09-12
Galveston in Ruins.
The First Reports Of the
Awful Tragedy Not
Exaggerated.
APPEAL TO PRESIDENT FOR
NATIONAL AID.

Houston, Tex. Sept lo.-Tbe first
reports from the appalling disaster,
which has stricken the city of Calves
,on, do DOT seem to have beeo magoi-
fed Communication was had with the
island city by boats today, and reports
received here tonight indicate that the
death list will exceed 1900, while the
property loss cannot be estimated,
although il will reach several million
dollars.
The burial of the dead has already
begua.
The names Of ali who perlshed 10
Saturdays great storm will never be
known. At the army Narracks oear
San Ansonia. report IS current that
more than 100 United States soldiers
lost their lives 10 Galveston. This
report. however. lacks confirmation.
The stricken city is 10 Imminent dap'
ger of water famine, aod strenuous
ef,r,s are making here to supply the
sufferers. Relief traius are being or
eaoized aud will leave her at an early
hour tomorrow
Reports from the interior confirm sbe
loss Of life aud destruction OF property
reported in these dispatches last night.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-09-12

Powers. the Kentuckian convicted
of completely in the murder of Goe-
bel, may be excused if he put SONG
faith in the idea that l3 is an unlucky
number He was nominated foz
Office June Is, 1899; arraIgned July
Is, 1900, as one of 13 conspirators
named +; was defended by Is law
yers his sweetheart was the 18Th
witness the evidence showed thai
1900 soldiers were ready 10 defend
him ; he gave CouIton 81 800 to pay
the expenses Of the mountaineers ::
be took $1,000 with him when be.
fed the evidence closed Aug 13.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-09-12

Mr. 1imnius ADD the men with him
on the schooner rescued two sailors
from the middle bay who had been
many hours in the water. These men
we're foreigners and he could gain no
Information from them.
A wreck of vessel which looked
like a large steam tug was observed
just before the party landed. In the
bay the carcasses Of nearly 200 horses
aud mules were seen, but 90 buuaa
BODY vas visible. The scenes during
the storm. Mr Timmins said, could not
be described Womeo and children
we're crowded toto the fremont botel,
where he vas seeking shelter, aod all
o,sht these cotor,unates were benoan-
iag their losses Of kindred acd for;coe.
They were grouped about the ssa'rwa5s
and the galleries aud rooms OF the
hotels ,V5s: was occuraiog 10 the
other parts of tne city he could only
conjecture.
Tie city Of Galveston, ne says, is
now entirely submerged snd cut of
from commuoication The boats are
eooe the rail.oeds cannot be operated
aud ,he water 10 SO high people caonos
walk out BY way Of the bridge across
the bay even should that bridge be
s,sudlng
Provisions will be badly needed as a
great majority of the people lost all
they had The waterworks power
house was wrecked and water famine
is threatened, as the cisteros we're all
ruined by the overflow Of salt water.
This, Mr. Tirmios regards as 'he NEST
serious problem to be faced co.'s. The
CITY is 10 darkness, the electric plant
having been ruined There is 30 way
Of estimating the property damage at
present. So far as be could see or
hear. Mr. Timmins says the east end
portion of the city, which is the rest
deos district, has been practically
wiped ous Of existence On the west
end, Which faces the Gulf oa another
portion O: the island, much havoc vas
dooe. ihe beach hac been swept cleao.
the bath houses are destroyed and
naa; CT the residences ate total wrecks.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-09-12
Some Bryan Eplgrams.

The ability of Bryan in argument
and his charm as public speaker are
recognized of all men. He is logical,
earnest. argumentative and convinc-
ing. But he is also attracting atten
ton now by the way he embodies
great truths or political principles in
a short sentence Here are some
samples from his recent speeches that
may be claesed in the nuitum in
psrvo category
The extremes of society are really
not So far apart as they appear.
AZ misery is lessened the security
of property is increased /; human life
is protected in proportion as bappi-
ness is promoted.
The labor organization bas been
foremost in advocating the reforms
which have already been secured
We cannot afford to bring into this
country those who cannot amslga-
mate with our people.
The attempt to use the injunction
of court to deprive the lsboring
of trial by jury should alarm all our
people
1t is inconsistent to invest any
! Judge with the three fold power-6rst.
to make the laws; second, to bring
accusation against those charged with
the violation of the laws. and third,
to sit in judgement upon the case.
The fact that the United States sen
ators are elected by legislatures, rath.
er than by the people directly,
lessons the laboring mans influence
in securing favorable federal legisla
tion.
The only domestic use for large
standing army is to suppress by force
that discomfort which should be
cured by Legislation.
To support permanent army of
100, 900 men requires approximately
one half as much money So is an
nuaIly expended for education in the
United States
imperialism involves departure
from principles which were uuiver-
sally accepted in this country until
within two years
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-09-12

The Philadelphia Record remarks
as follows: "What will become OF
Mr. Bryan's broad Interpretation OF
the declaration that Governments
derive their just powers from the
consent of the governed when be
shall be asked what be thinks OF
the constitutional disqualification
of the negro voters in the Southern
States?" 1t will be dead easy fol
him to answer that by replying
that there is no absolute constitu
tioual disqualification Of negro
voters in the Southern States any
more than there is in some of the
Northern States Every negro car
vote who qualities himself to vote
Wilmington Star.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-09-12
COTTON IS KING.
Widest Day Ever Known on
the New York Exchange.

New York, Sept 10 The intensity
of excitement and activity of specula-
ton on the cotton exchange today were
without a parallel. Fluctuatioos far
exceeded anything recorded, the
extreme beioe 100 points With relapses
frequent and violent. The markett
opeoed irregular aod excited @itb prices
43 to 81 pointe higher ca so irresistl-
Bile rush Of ouyiog in which every
branch CT the trade took part Sellers
we're few apd fer between and without
exception parties having heavy profits
wi,hio reach. Many of these imme-
diateiy took the bull side again and
we're still long at the close tonight.
Following the cell the market seesawed
at breath ticking rate with the move
mept 10 tbs main gradually swinging
toward higher prices. As the corning
progressed speculation broadeoed until
the market was beyond the contro! Of
even the bulls. Sensational set backs
followed nerve-'ryipg bulges which
kept operators of DO matter what belief
ou the jump to keep pace. The Eng.
ish market showed corresponding eyre.
tioue aud pri:ate cables denoted COM
ple.e chaos in Liverpool With the bulls,
however, being carried along by the
advance. On the local exchange Sep
tember sold up to 1880 as against 9 so
Saturday night The best level OF the
later months was so to II points above
Saturdays 6aal figures The FONDA.
ticp Of bull ideas and the chief cause
Of the terrific bail speculation was the
news tba; the bes: section Of the crop
country had been swept BY q tropical
storu. the equal of which was uot
known Reports frcu ceatrsl Texas
we're vague and totally unsatisfactory,
which fact teooed to increase the fears
OF short and the big crop theories
Liverpool was similarly Influenced,
as we'll as the New Orleans market.
Estimates pointing to loss of 10000
to LOCO, 900 ard The announcement
that spot cotton was 10 enormous
demand soath at as2 higher prices
intensified the convictions of the brIls.
The government report for September,
usually the most important of the
season, cutting comparatively little
figure ss an iofuencc The general
condition vas given at 6s 2 as against
76 last mouth. 68 5 10 September last
year 79 s in 1893 and 7s 3 10 1897.
This average included II for Texas, as
counasted with SO on Aug 10 and 81
on Sept 10 of last year. AT IL As q.
m., the failures of L. &. Schiller and
Gay L Schiller we're announced. these
brokers being caugh: By the opening
rise. TIE announcement OF their Gus.
pension did oos seriously disturb tie
market as they we're koo"n to have
unim porsan. cbiiessicas outstanding.
The ball fevev reached lis height in ;be
last hcur. aod aader a sIigh: furry OF
pref: ;akiog near the close prices
settled back a few 5oiots The close
vas irregular and excited wl.a prices
ret IS 70 80 points higher Es'ia7s;es
placed the total TRANSACTIONS at .230.-
900 bales or $50 900 more tbaa ever
before recorded
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-09-12

Washington, Sep, lo.-Gov sayers
of Texas has applied to the war depart
mens for 10000 tents and $4,000
ratious for im mediate use for the suf-
ferers from Saturdays storm. Acting
Secretary Meikeljohn issued 40 order
granting the request. The tents will
be sens from Sao Aotooio and Jefferson
Barracks, Mo. Il is expected that a
large portion of the ratiops can be
procured at San Antonio. If not they
will be sent from Kansas City.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-09-12
lsOl-l9OO.
SOUTH CAROLINA COLLEGE,
COLUMBIA, S. C.

A.B,BS, A. NJ, LIB, l.. I. Courses.
Spring Courses free for Teachers. Fourteen
Professors; $4,000 volumes in library e1-
cellept laboratories. class rooms, gymnasium
lu6rmary, athletic grouods. Tuition S4o,
other fees $ls, session tuition remitted'to
needy stndents Expenses $l35 to $l75
session. Certified Pupils from forty-61e Ac-
credited Schools enter its Freshman Class
without examination.
Eptrance and Norual Scholarship E1ami-
nations beld st every county seat Friday.
July &c, 1900, BY County Superin,eudents
Next session opens Sept. 26, 1900. For
catalogue, address,
June 6
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-09-12

Chicago. Sept ga dispatch to
The Chronicle from San Antonio,
Tex. says: The startling news has
flashed over the wires Informing j.
D Sayres that messenger at great
risk of his life has just reached Vlr
ginia Point from Galveston with the
report that ), 500 are probobly dead
as a result of the fearful storm An
urgent appeal to all Texas is made
for help. The messenger said that
the gain elevators st the water front
are wrecked and hundreds of build
inge have collapsed or were carried
ous to sea. The greatest distress is
said to prevail.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-09-12
HILL VERSUS CROKER

Saratoga. N. Y. Sept 8.-The
pane of Bird S Coler will be present
ed to the Democratic Convention and
will be kept 60 the roll uotil nom'na-
ton is made. This statement was
made on the authority Of David b.
Hill Elliott Danforsh aud Charles s.
Bacon. Richard Croker will control
the organization of the Convention and
probably the selection of ticket.
This statement is agreed to by all The
delegates apd leaders prescott. 10
defeat Mr. Coler be may use Senator
Maokey or Edward NJ. Sheppard.
The situation, therefore. is that the
a6herep.s of Senator Hill will compel
Mr. Croker to openly defeat Mr. Cole.
10 the Convention. snd if be succeeds
ip that be will be compelled to seleo
the candidate to beat Mr. Coler. 1t II
asserted that it will DOT be Mr. Daufortb
or Mr. Stancbfeld, or Judge Earl. OF
10 fact any man connected With 'bs
section of the party favorable to MI
Hill. for that leader has obtained tbe,
nromise not to allow their names to b.
considered while Mr. Coler's name II
be fore the Convention. Elliott Dan
forth allows himself to be quoted to
night as follows:
..Mr Coler's oame will be prssentet
70 the Convention aud will not be with
drawn uotil a result is soncuoced.
am no: candidate as long as tsat IS
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-09-12

Mr. Joel Chandler Harris has re-
signed the position of chief ed.
torlal writer on the etsff of the
Atlanta Constitution which he
held for many years and filed with
distinguished ability Mr. Harris
was compelled to give up journalism
by the desire to devote his entire
tine to purely literally work.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-09-12

Delaware is small State, which
usually doesn't attack much atten
ton, but the conditions are now
such, with Republican divisions and
the change in popular sentiment,
that the Democrats feel hopeful OF
carrying that State for Bryan and
securing two United States sena-
tors besides.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-09-12
Austin, Tex. Sept 10, 1900.

Austin, Tex. Sept 10, ,I9UU.
The President. Washington
Very many thanks for your telegram.
Your notice will be greatly appreciated
aud gratefully remembered by the peo-
pie of Texas l have this day request
ed the secretary of war to forward
rations and tents to Galveston.
Joseph L Sayers,
Governor of Texas.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-09-12
Wesbia stcn, Sep. 10. 1900.

Washington. Sept 10. 1900.
Hon j. D Sayers, Governor of Texas,
Austin, Texas:
The repce:s OF the great calamity
which has besalleo Galveston and other
points 90 the coast of Texas excite my
profound sympathy for the sufferers, as
they will stir the hearts of the whole
country Whatever help it is possible
to give snail be gladly extended. Have
directed the secretary of war to supply
rations and tents upon your request
William Mckinley.
The above message was repeated to
the mayor of Galveston.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-09-12

Washington, Sept Sex Presi
dent Cleveland has declined the Presi
dents appointment as member OF
the international board of arbitration
under The Hague treaty tx Presl-
dent Harrison has accepted the ap,
pointment
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-09-12
Galveston Overwhelmed by
Wind and Wave.
Three Thousand Lives Lost,
54,OOO,OOO Worth Of Prop
erty Destroyed.
Great Damage Done in Other Cities
and Many Lives Lest.

New York. Sept e.-The World
tomorrow will print the following:
Austin, Tex Sept 9-lpformstion
has iust reached me that about 3,oo0
lives have been lost at Galveston,
With enormous destruction of proper
~
No inorma,ion from other points
Joseph D Sayres,
Governor
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-09-12
The Horror Grows Worse.
Mayor Jones, of Galveston,
Says 5000 Dead 10000
Destitute.
Food and Clothing Needed From
All Who VIII Give
Memphis, Tenn. Sept 11.-Autheo

Memphis, Tenn. Sept 1l.-Autneo-
tic information from the storm swept
city Of Galveston reached the Memphis
Office Of the Associated Press shortly
after 9 O'Clock tonight. The lutell!-
gence came in the shape cf telegram
addressed to the Associated Press from
Mayer Jones AID Eve of the most
prominent citizens of Galveston The
telegram bears date of Sept II and
states that q conservative estimate CT
the loss of life 10 Galveston is that it is
not over 8, 900. Five thousand families
are reported destitute and the Gestruc-
tiou to property is great. Following is
the telegram in full
Galveston, Tex. Sept IL.
To the Associated Press, Memphis:
A conservative estimate of the loss
of life is that it will reach 3 900 at
least 5 900 families are sbel,eriess and
wholly destitute The entire remainder
Of the population is suffering 10 great
or less degree. Not a siogle church,
school or charitable institution, OF
which Galveston had SO many. is left
intact. Net building escaped dam.
age aud half the whole number we're
entirely obli:crsted. There ls. imme-
date need for food, clothing aud
household goods Of all kinds If
nearby cities will opso asylums fer
women and children the situation will
be greatly relieved Coast cities should
send US water as we'll as provisions,
including kerosene oil, gasoline aud
candles
(Signed) " c Jones, Mayor
III Lasker,
President Island City Savings Bank,
J D Skinner,
President Cotton Exchange.
c. II McMas:e..
For Caamber of Commerce
r G Lowe.
Manager Galveston News.
Clarence Owsley,
Manager Galveston Tribune.
Houston, Tex. Sept IL -Toc Post
correspondent was instructed to for
ward the following address tc the peo-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-09-12
Sabine Pass and Port Arthur
Complete Destruction Has
Befallen Them.

Atlanta. Sept "a special to The
Constitution from Beaumont. Texas,
says i. is reported there that the city ct
Sabine Pass was completely destroyed
BY the storm The hurricane was the
worst ever known.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-09-12

Memphis, Teoo, Sept 9 "A special
to TIE Commercial appeal from New
Orleans says : Advlccs Tega.d;ns tie
awful effects Of the s:oru wb,sa has
been raging aioag tie Gull ccss: Of
Texas are jast beginning to arrive, aad
be story they tell is fTaaght With
ho.+os.
First 10 i'm portance 10 the ue.s that
Galveston was struck with tidal wsVe
aud thes the loss Of life there was
between $500 and 5000
The water is Is feet deep over
Virginia Point. Every effort is beiag
made out of New Orleans to get tele-
graphic or cable communication With
the wrecked city but to no avail. One
message was received this evening
fixing the loss of life at $500. Il
came by cable frou Vera Cruz aud was
later confirmed in general way.
Great damage aud considerable less
of life is reported along the liue Of the
Missouri. Kansas and Texas raiirosd.
There is much anxiety abou. Sabine
Pass asd Port Arthur The last news
received from Sabine Pass was yesser-
day at pooe ADD st that hour the town
was entirely surrounded by vster The
storm had not then reached it's height
nor had the tidal wave come whIch is
reported to have swept Galveston.
However. at tie time the last report
vas seos out the people we're fleeing to
the highlands for safety and it is hoped
that they may have found refuge 10
time
Por. Arthur is DOT SO exposed to the
waves as Sabine. but the damage there
is believed to have been great.
Telegraph wires are down at Por;
Lavaca, Rockpors, Arauzes Pass. Cor.
pus Christi and Brownsville, 90 the
lower coast aud grave fears are enter
taiued regarding the safety of the IN
hsb,tauts of these towns.