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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-31
CONGRESSMAN TN
RAID ON TURKEYS.
HIRED NAN SPOILED GOOD JOKE.
Representatiys McLachIan, of Pasa-.
dena, Planned Trick ON Boy
hood Chum, and Had the
Tables Turned.

BINGHAMToN, y. " Dec. 31.-Con-
gresham James MeLaehIan, of Pasadena,
Cal, had turkey hunt on the farm of
former ehum which proved to be two
edged joke
With the Rev Dr. John McLaehIan, Of
this city, and DR.. Duncan McLachIan,
principal of the Jamaica School, he went
to call on a boyhood friend and relative,
John Mcclellan. near Cortland. as the Con-
gresham is Spending the holidays here.
Chance for Joke.
He was much chagrined to find the
house deserted, the MeKellars having
gone visiting themselves. Near the house.
however. was flock Of turkeys. and the
Congressman. who always has an eye for
a joke, saw a neat trick in carrying one
of the turkeys home and inviting one of
the McKellars to his home to eat his own
fowl, not informing him until afterward.
Accordingly he prepared for turkey
raid. It was lively hunt across stub
bic. over wire fences and through thick
cts, and he had jast captured the latest
il. the flock when the hired man appeared
on the scene.
Nan Vet a Humorist.
The hired man could not appreciate the
joke. He did not know the raiders. and
could realize but one thing-his masters
turkeys were being taken. II the turkey
chase was lively, there was still liveIier
proceedings at the Mcclellan homestead
before the matter was finally Strengthened
out
There viii be roast turkey, but on
whom the joke will be is question the
turkey raiders are not now discussing
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-31
VOTING TO-DAY
IN FREE CUBA.
First General Election Of
the New Nation.
CHOOSING PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS.
Members of House of Representa-
tives, Governors of Provinces,
and Members of Councils
Also Being Chosen

oday is probably the most important
TO the people Of the Island of Cuba since
the cessation of hostIities between the
United States and Spain.
Throughout the entire island a general
election is being held, at which will be
chosen, by the suffrage Of the people.
presidential and senatorial electors. mem
bers of the house of representatives,
governors Of provinces and members of
the so-caIled provincial councils, which
in general way correspond 10 the State
Legislatures of the United States.
Transfer of Authority Later.
Although no formal transfer viii be
made by the United States of its author
ity until probably next spring or summer.
the people of Cuba exercise their fr2c-
lions as citizens and voters. beginning
with today, and the result Of the cleo
lions now in progress will have the most
far-reaehing effect upon the ultimate
destiny of the newborn republic
In many respects, The system followed
in the Cuban elections resembles tina. II
this country On October q 'ass, IN ae-
cordance with the rules laid down by the
Cuban constitutional convention, the
heads of the municipalities called uRon
the prospective voters 20 seleeL a regis
tration board This was done IN accord
ance with the law This board consists
Of three members elected by general hal
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-31
McKINLEEYY STATUE ORDERED.

= n zLtfEIf OtfzsCslu Nh Ezstt ID ElFs-at
Memorial az Niles, Ohio.
8 BERLIN, Dec. S1.--It is reported that
Mr. Duke. Of the American Tobacco Com
apany.s fsss given an or5er to a German
sculptor FOX 8 life-size bronze monument
of President Mckinley.
The monument is to be erected in the
public park a. Nifes, Ohio. the town where
the Iase Presi3est was born
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-31
TunaeI OEt of Use.
JEFF SAYS He Is HAPPY.
His joy Comes of Fact That sharkey
VIII Fight.

VIII Fight
CHICAGO. Dec ST am glad that
Shar.5ey has agreed to meet me-" said
Jeffrias when interviewed last night. 81
would have preferred Fitz but. of course
If he wants to stay OUT of the game that's
his privilege. There win be no hitch III
the arrangements as far as I am con-
eerned."
Delaney is attending 10 the details, and
whatever arrangements he may make viii
be satisfactory TO Jeffries.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-31
qualifications OF Voters.

Immediately after their election The
members of the registration board IS
sembled for the purpose Of examining he
qualifications Of the voters who pre-
scented themselves for registration for ire
general elections. being held tcdzT- Hose
found qualified under the rules a.opted
by the convention received cards II reg
istration and lists of their names were
posted in conspicuous places n The mum
cipality in which they lived The gov
ernor OF the province was also pIoviced
with list
Not until the latter part Of next Fen
ruary viii the President, Vice President
ard senators be chosen by their respect
i've electors. On the 18th Of that month
four senators from each province will be
chosen On the 24th the electors viii bal
lot for the President and Vice President.
According TO the plan adopted in Cuba
the number of presidential electors Will
equal the number of senators and repre-
sentatiyes from each province.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-31
Alleged Election Frauds.

Already Cuba has had her beginning ID
election frauds Numerous protests have
bee= made by adherents of TIE leading
candidates for President that they had
not receI 7sd fair treatment at the hands
of the board on registration Appeals
have been made TO the War Department
in Washington but nothing has been els
covered, by the United States authorities
which would seem to justify interference
Recently one OF the supporters Of
Maso called at the War Department and
consulted with the Secretary and other
officials He made claim that adherents
OF Maso had been unjustly thrown out
as voters because Of their symP<thies.
Awaiting the Results
The officials of this Government are
awaiting with some little anxiety the re-
suit OF today-s election, as II is under
stood it will forecast the atJIt,l.Ie OF che
first Cuban administration toward the
United States.
1t is desired by the President and LIS
Cabinet that the authority of this country
cease in Cuba at the earliest poss itle
moment. so that the promise maze 5ae
world in 1898 may be finally and satisfac-
toriIy fulfilled.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-10-10
LINcOLN'S LAST BURIAL.

Springfield, H., Sept. 29.-The bur
ial Of the remains of Abraham Liu-
coin has practically been completed.
Half dozen workmen were occupied
all day yesterday cementing over the
cage Id which the coffin was placed
Thursday in the vault at the base Of
the monument shaft. Over six feet Of
cement had been laid over the coffin
when the work was suspended for the
night. The remainder Of the cement
will be laid today. and then the tile
flooring OF the tomb will be laid. The
marble sarcophagus, originally intend.
ed Tor the reception of the body. will
b. replaced In its old position in the
tomb next week.
II is thought now that no further
removal Of the body will ever be made.
The coffin Is buried thirteen feet In
the ground beneath the tomb contain.
Ing the crypts. where lie the remain
der of the family. On cement base
four feet in thickness rests the iron
cage inclosing the coffin. Above the
cage will be eight feet OF solid mason.
ry. II would take a large force Of
wOrkmen several days to eyhume the
ccfiin under the most favorable cir.
cumstances.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-10-10
MONEY STAYS WITH HER.

New York. Oct. 1.-That the outcome
OF the race today between the Colum-
bia and Shamrock is In no way re-
garded as indicating the relative
merits OF the yachts is shown by the
betting tonight. While the Shamrock
partisans limbered up a little. what
money they offered was eagerly COB
bled up by Columbia patriots at the
prevailing odds OF 2 and w to /. Nc
Intyre & Marshall of the New York
Stock Exchange bet $4,000 to $4,000
that the Columbia would win the Sc
ries, and stated that they had more
money to place the same way. A
number Of small bets at odds of to |
on the Columbia were arranged. Some
brokers also made bets during the
morning, when the news came Of light
winds, that there would be no race.
One bet OF 1925 to 500 was made on
the exchange that the Columbia would
win today's race. Offers of $1,000 to
$500 and OF $4,000 to $1,000 were made
that the Columbia would win the Sc
ries.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-10-10
TEN THOUSAND SOYEREIGNS
OF REVOLUTIONARY WAR FAME

Learning that the American forces
had been defeated at Hubbardton and
were in full retreat, he concluded to
cnange his course and 60 to Carvers
falls, near which was the bridge that
Burgoynes army would have to cross
In order to reach Skeensboro. He an.
cnored his boat within sight OF the
falls and awaited Burgoyne's arrival.
lac vessel was attacked by .Ameri.
cans, scuttled and the crew killed.
During the high water last spring tho
current was so strong that part of the
accumulation over the hull was wash
ed away and portion of the sloop ex,
posed to view.
A local civil engineer decided to in
yestigate, taking with him about thir-
ty men; he changed lie course of the
stream, and then with pick and
shovel soon hau one side of the sloOp
free. A charge OF dynamite broke up
the hull. The timbers were found in
good condition. An old iron chest
was found in the captains room. When
opened 1t was found to contain 10000
scvereigns.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-10-10
HUMAN MONKEY OF JAVA

New York, Sept. pa cable to
the Sun from London says: Professor
Haeckels latest publication contains
some curious information about the
human monkey" of Java. An inter.
esting specimen was watched by Pro.
lessor Haeckel in his own house in
Java. The species Is found only In
Java. The natives call It Ga, on &C.
count of the characteristic sound Il
utters. When standing 1t Is scarcely
taller than child of six months. The
head is comparatively smaller and the
waist is slender. The legs are short
and the arms much longer. The face
is more human than that of the orang.
Outang.
Professor Haeckel says: "Distrust
Of the Ga toward all white Europeans
hand, he was on terms of intimate
friendship with the Malays in our
household, especially with the small
children. He never crawled on all
fCurs when tired of running. but
stretched on the grass beneath the
tropical sun with one arm under his
head. When held tasty food just
out of his reach he cried like a naugh.
t" child making "huite, huite" sound
altogether different from the Ca. GA,
with which he expressed other emo
tons. The voice OF these human mon.
keys has not many different sounds.
hut they are modulated and altered In
tone and strength, with number Of
repetitions. The animals also use
many gestures and grimaces, which
are SO expressive in manner that a
careful observer can detect different
wishes and emotions.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-10-10
GOES At RAILROAD RATE.

Ottawa. Ont, Oct. 3.-The swiftest
boat ever seen in Ottawa, and believed
to be the swiftest for Its size In the
world, was tested today on the Rideau
canal. II is thirty feet long, built on
the lines Of war vessel and ran at Q
speed OF twenty miles an hour for
some distance. The craft was built
for v. L. Emerson Of this city, who de-
signed the engine for the boat. It is
intended 20 I'LL the place OF an auxiliary
torpedo boat, such as In use In the
United States and England, and In
place Of being run by steam power is
manipulated by gasoline. The motor
generates fifty horse power This mo-
tor is situated amidships, with the gas
oline tank under the bow. 1t gives 5000
revolutions per minute and will de-
velop a speed Of twenty-six miIes an
hour.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-10-10
WARDENS Of HEALTH
CONSIDERABLE BUSINESS
At BOARD MEETING
Lots in Honolulu tOndem-
ned Molokai Matters Receive
Usual Attention--Parasite
Among Porto Ricans.

At the weekly meeting of the Board
of Health yesterday there wera pres.
ent: DR.. n. G.. Sloggett, president;
+. A. Mott.Smith. Dr. w. NJ. .lOore,
Dr. G. b. Cooper and william Ai'G.
Officials in attendance were: Dr. j.
=. h. Pratt. executive officer: g.. n.
Reynolds, superintendent Molokai SET.
Element: Miss Mae Weir. acting sec.
rotary: DR.. Master, resident supcrin.
tendent OF the Insane Asylum. and G.
". Tracy. city sanitary officer.
Besides the Palama stone quarry
matter. affecting the Insane Asylum,
the Board dispatched the usual amount
OF routine business. or course the pal.
al question had its regular place on
the program. An incident was the
arising of the old question Of private
experimentation with lepers.
Mr.. Reynolds submitted scheme
for improving the water supply at the
settlement which was deferred in con-
sideration to await estimates. On his
advice the petition of man over Their.
to have boy. claimed as an adopted
son. removed from the house where he
Is staying to the Baldwin Home was
denied. A form Of advertisement for
tenders for paiai was adopted.
Correspondence with DR.. Augur.
with remarks thereon. is given else.
where.
DR.. Pratt submitted draft OF letter
to Government physicians regarding a
parasite that causes peculiar form
of anemia among Porto Ricans. The
letter gave remedy prescribed for
the same disease amongst Portuguese,
which was prescribed by DR.. Lutz in
1891. being twenty to thirty grains OF
thymol in capsules. 1t was adopted.
Eleanor Wood, secretary Of the Free
Kindergarten Association, conveyed
the thanks Of that body to the Board
for dispensary assistance. DR.. Slog
gett commented that he thought II
was the first time the Board had ever
been thanked for anything.
DR.. Golfer, Federal port physician
informed the Board by letter of seven
teen cases and the same number OF
deaths of plague In Hongkong for the
latest two weeks reported. a remarl;
was made of this being a serious con
iition. which required the exercise OF
vigilance at Honolulu.
Daniel s. Bowman. sanitary inspect
OF at ftilO, TepOTteu coZ HOUSE lnspec
tions In September.
A complaint was registered about
Chinese and Japanese swill carriers
who allowed the offensive matter ia
dribble out of their vehicles upon the
streets.
It was noted on the requisition o!
the city sanitary officer to ask the
Department of Public Works to con
denim four insanitary lots. one near
Vineyard street and the others q;
Kakaako.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-10-10
m'KiNLEy WORTH $4,000.

Canton, o.. Sept. 30.-The will OF
President Mckinley was admitted Ia
probate today. In pursuance OF tho
wishes Of Mrs. Mckinley, and upon
her signed recommendation. the Cour,
appointed Judge William r. Day and
Secretary George b. Cortelyou, admin
istrators. A Joint administrators bond
OF 100000 was filed.
In their applications for letters tes-
tamentary Judge Day and Secretary
cortelyou Say that the amount of per-
sonal property left by the late Presi-
dent will be about $4,000 and OF real
estate about $4,000. aggregating about
100000.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-10-10
IS STUDYING THESOUTH
ROOSEVELT TALKS WITH
BOOKER 7. WASHINGTON
Hopes to Make lnovadS on Solid Pha-
lsny Of Democracy - Negro
Leader Favors Non
partisan Policy.

Washington. Sent. 2s.-Booker T.
Washington was AT the White House
for several hours this evening in con-
ference with President Roosevelt.
Washington came by invitation. as the
President wished to consult him in re.
card tn his Southern policy. II was A
curious circumstance that the man
who had been invited to the national
cnpital for a conference with the Pres
ident of tho United States thought IL
necessary 10 go TO a cheap hotel in an
unsavory mart OF the city. By experi.
ence Washington has learned that the
regular hotels of this city would not
mako Rim we,come.
president Roosevelt f. very much In
earnest in his desire 10 and some sat
I. factorv solution of what f. known an
the Southern politicaI problem. He "A
nv M means satisfied 10 hermit matters
IN drift along as thew have been 90.
inc and n new departnre is confidently
expected Inv those who have conferred
| with hin, nm This subiec, This new de-
n,rture in a word means cutting loose
from ola lines and the appointment OF
tho host mon IN Eedera, offices through .
ont the south even ~ they prove 70 he
nsmocrat.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-10-10
Plant Me mortal Bridge Favored

Washington, Sept. 30.-The Presi-
dent was waited on by a delegation
headed by william Odell. ex-Com-
mander Of the Potomac Department Of
the Grand Army of the Republic. who
presented resolutions adopted at the
recent encampment OF the Grand Army
of the Republic at Cleveland, approving
the idea OF memorial bridge across
the Potomac. one arch Of which should
be erected with special reference to
its being a memorial to the late Presi.
dent Mckinley. Mr.. Roosevelt gave his
hearty approval Of the proposition.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-10-10
BI SHOP G. co.
BANKERS

Transact a General Banking
and Exchange Business.
Commercial and Travellers
Letters of Credit issued, available
in all the principal cities of the
world.
Interest allowed after July /,
1898, on fixed deposits 7 day
notice Q per cent. (this form will
not bear interest unless it remains
undisturbed for one month), 8
months 3 per cent, 9 months 3 1-2
per cent, II months 4 per cent.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-10-10

AGENTS FOR
The Eva Plantation Co.
The Waialua Agricultural Co.. Ltd.
The Kohala Sugar Co.
The Waiamea Sugar Mill Co.
The Fulton Iron Works, st. Louis. Mo
The Standard Oil Co.
The Geo. F. Blake Steam Pumps.
Weston's Centrifugals.
The New England Life Insurance Co.
OF Boston.
The Etna Fire Ins. Co. of Hartford.
Conn.
The Alliance Assurance Co. Of London.
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". G. Irwin & 60
Limited

AGENTS FOR
Western Sugar Refinery Company Of
San Francisco.
Baldwin Locomotive Works Of Phila-
delphia, Pa, U. 8. A.
Newell Universal Mill Co. (National
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N. Ohlandt & Co.'s Chemical Fertil-
izers.
Alex. Cross G Sons high grade Fertil-
izers for Cane and Coffee.
Reeds Steam Pipe Covering.
ALSO OFFER FOR SALE:
Parafiine Paint Co.'S p. q B. Paints and
Papers; Lucol and Linseed Oils,
raw and boiled.
Indurine "a cold-water paint), In white
and colors.
Filter Press Cloths, Cement, Lime and
Bricks.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-10-10

Those who appreciate the
class of Photographic work
done BY
MISS CAROLINE HASKINS
are cordially invited to in spect
specimens of her skill in her
reception room at the rear OF
KING BROS
Art Store and
Photo Studio,
12O Hotel St
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Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-10-10
BOWERS MERCHANT PATROL.

Night watchmen furnished for BULL.
ings, business property and residences.
Builders will do well to consult Bow.
ers In regard to watchmen.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-10-10

Sound moves 1142 feet per second
light 10000 miles a second, electric,
ity, 2S8.0O0 miles q second.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-10-10
Bankers.
Claus spreekeIs. VIM. q. Irwin
Claus Spreckels & Co.
BANK Err s.
HONOLULU, /: 7. n.
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San Francisco Agents The Ne
vada National Bank Of San Francisco.
San Francisco - The Nevada Ma.
tional Bank of San Francisco.
London-The Union Bank OF Lon.
don, Ltd.
New York-American Exchange Ma
tional Bank.
chieago-Merchants' National Bank
PariS--Credit Lyonnais.
Berlin-Dresdner Bank.
Hongkong and Yokohama-Hong
kong Shanghai Banking Corporation.
New Zealand and Australia - Bank
Of New Zealand.
Victoria and Vancouver = Bank OF
British North America.
Deposits received. Loans made On
approved security. Commercial and
Travellers Credits issued. Bills OF Elk
change bought and sold.
Collections Promptly Accounted For
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-10-10

The United Kingdom has now 90.
900 miles Of ra!lway-just double the
mileage of 1861
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-10-10

A needle machine turns cut mil.
lion and half needles week.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-10-10
BISHOP s. co.
Bank

............ Savings Deposits will be
received and interest allowed by the
Bank at four and one-half per cent
per annum.
Printed copies of the Rules and Reg
ulations may be obtained on applica-
ton.
Office at bank building on Merchant
street.
BISHOP & co.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-10-10
Pioneer Building and Loan
SAssOciation.

ASSETS, JUNE ~, 1901, $80,043.37.
Money loaned on approved security.
A Saving Bank for monthly deposits.
Houses built on the monthly install.
ment plan.
Twenty-third Series of Stock is now
opened.
OFFICERS-J. l.. Mclean. Presi.
dent; A. A. Wilder, Vice President;
c. B. Gray, Treasurer; A. V. Gear,
Secretary.
DIRECTORS = ]. L. Mclean, A.
A. Wilder, A. V. Gear, G. b. Gray.
j. d. Holt. A. W. Keech, j. A. Lyle,
Jr., j. NJ. Little, h. s. Boyd.
A. v. GEAR.
Secretary.
Office Hours: 12:30-1:30 p. IN.
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Established 1858
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