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The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-16

uunffy and manifest an ezgeTuess 10
assiufIste While they nay retain
many Of their national customs. the
nzTTow preju6icss which the first set
tiers from the Orient brought with
them ara fast disappearing. many
are completely lost Others are retain
ed. Just as the customs Of the father
land are retained By immigrants into
the United States from the European
countries. and are held as pleasant
memories Of former days and family
a7liation
Under the environment which has
surrounded them in the Territory Of
Hawaii the Chinese have developed
many Of the companionable qualifca-
tons which are found entirely lacking
among those of the race who settled
in the United States In Hawaii the
Chinese take an active part in athlet-
les and sports, those forms OF life.
both physical and mental. which re
quire activity and are the zest Of life
In recent athletic contests held in Ho-
nolulu many honors have been carried
of by Chinese gymnasts. especially in
school and college circles.
What were the circumstances that
led to the first migration OF the Chi
nese 10 the Paradise of the Pacific2 is
q question that is many times asked
| The history of Chinese immigration
| into the Hawaiian Islands will greatly
resemble the history of immigration
/ of many other nationalities into the
states and territories on the mainland
| The birth Of the sugar and rice in
/ iustries in Hawaii brought forth the
first real immigration Of Chinese. Pre-
| yious to that time those who foun1
| their way TO the Islands were much
! likened to the nomadic people who
| first represent a nation in foreign
country. in that they were merchant.
| and tradesmen or domestics. Man,
were of the independent and adven
turous type Self reliant and resource
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-16
THE CHINESE CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH.

full. they came partly to satisfy tl-e
spirit of adventure and partly to bet
ter their fortunes.
The crying need for laborers on the
young and expanding sugar planta
tons ana rice fields was what caused
the first influx into the Hawaiian Is
lands. These immigrants continued to
be of the same self reliant stripe. who
readily adapted themselves to their
surroundings. The Chinese FREEDOM
mating faculty, that of assimilation.
was given free rein. They were eager
for the requirement of knowledge. The
laborer on the plantation soon had
aspirations for higher employment
Scant earnings were scrupulously
saved As time went on the work in
the fields would be exchanged for Ia
thickly settled communities. The
trades were taken up. and in this the
chinese proved their reputation as be
ing quick and apt imitators. They
speedily took to all branches of indus
try.
In the years 1886 and 1887 immigra
ton increased by such rapid strides
that laws were enacted in the mon
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-16
A Race Whose Sojourn Has Been
Marked By Amity and Alb
sence of Discord.
Waste Lands Reclaimed By Large Expendl-
ture of Money and Unremitent Toil---On-
ward Pace Maintained in Religious
and Commercial Affairs.

and influence. The congregation owns
its own edifce. and il is a credit to
the city. A well equipped mission
school is also maintained on the prem
lses. Thus the educational as well
as religious welfare of the Chinese
are carefully considered and the most
urgent needs Of the race supplied
81. Peters Chapel is another pro
gressive congregation which has
maintained a great influence in this
city since its inception. Under the
patronage OF the Anglican Bishop OF
Honolulu. il is doing a great work to-
wards the advancement OF the Chi
nese in the community. Generous
contributions to the founding and sub
sequent support OF the church were
made by prominent Chinese OF the
city. Large sums were given for this
work. many being 10 the amount OF
$500 each. The congregation also
maintains a mission school at which
many scholars are enrolled.
Throughout the various islands oil
the group there are scattered numer
Gus churches of diversified denomina
tions. In every instance requisite
amount is set aside by the Chinese
for progressive maintenance.
In religious and educational work
the Chinese Young Mems Christian
Association is achieving great results
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-16

among the race in this city. The AS
sociation of Honolulu was the first of
its kind in the world. Its member
ship includes several hundred of the
young and progressive Chinese of the
city. They have commodious and well
appointed quarters in which to carry
on their work.
In a passing mention of educational
institutions designed especially for the
Chinese the work accomplished by the
Mills Institute should not be lost sight
Of The labors of its founders. Mr..
and Mrs. f. w Damon. is most note
worthy. To this work Mr.. and Mrs
Damon have devoted the better por.
ton of their lives. Being able to car
~ on Chinese conversation in fluent
tongue. and aided by a pleasing per
sonality. they have won the heartfelt
admiration and respect of the Chinese
colony.
"Chum Chan Shue Shat" meaning
searching for truth; literary institu
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-16

n CAREFUL study Of the Chinese az
m they are found In the Hawaiian
n Islands will do much toward
SCATTERING the somewhat deep
rooted prejudice which has been main
tanned by members Of other races and
nationalities
Totally unlike the residents Of the
so-called ChlHafowns Of the large cen
tiers Of pcsulation on the mainland
the Chinese OF Hawaii VIII be found
unaH thorough investigation TO have
lived in an entirely different environ
ment For the past thirty years or
more the story OF the Chinese people
in the Paradise OF the Pacific has been
one OF progression. They have ex-
pended large sums Of money in the
reclamation 81 waste and barren land.
They have done much 10 foster and
insure the commercial and industrial
resources Of the Hawaiian Islands.
They have learned the language and
adopted the civilization. religion and
dress OF the Anglo-SaNon to eonsid
cradle extent The Chinese children
today are receiving liberal educations
in the schools and colleges, and withal
are making enviable records for
themselves aiong these lines.
In the establishment OF churches
schools. hospitals. and kindred organ
nations they have kept their place
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-16
"reminiscences of Lincoln.
twrie.n FOR The Republican,
,oOoOooooooooQOo ooO0QoQoOoO 80

avoid IT, and especially when be saw
he was going TO be whipped out OF The
house be would suddenly pretend 10
see some terrible thing down the road
and start on n mad rush velpiax As
II possessed and showing By every
possible means tha, he hadn't been
puS ont or whipped. but went wholly
Of hts own accord
The eloquent speaker couid make
no reply to sRch 4 thrust. and lost the
6ay.
One time a railroad train killed two
cows belonging 10 a poor man. and
failing TO get any sort Of satisfaction
out OF the eompany's representative.
+ the owner OF the stock made a plain
( statement OF the case 20 Lincoln and
begged his help. though unable 60 ~
+ ward him for his services As he was
( worthy. Lineoln undertook the case
and prepared for trial Soon after be
was waited on BY the company s
I agent. who asked him TO appear for
I the other side. Lincoln told him he
: had been retained BY the plaintiff aud
Z couldn't accept. whereupon the agent
+ told him the company wanted 20 make
this a test ease as they didn't PRO
pose TO pay for all the stock killed By
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-16

in the front rank among the nation
alities represented in these Islands.
They have watched over their own
sick and poor and contributed gener-
ously TO the wants of other nationali
ties. and aided in all public enterprises
for the benefit OF Hawaii nei; they
have contributed very largely to the
revenues OF the country and their pro
gressive influence. from knowledge
gained here. has been oeneficially felt
in their own land To them is due
a share OF credit for the prosperity
OF Hawaii today. in consequence OF
their labor developing the sugar and
rice plantations. the fruit farms and
vegetable gardens. and the great ship
ping business and commercial rela-
tions with the Orient. of which they
were the pioneers. To them Hawaii
has become endeared as their adopted
home. by the kindness and fair treat
ment OF many years. and their long
soiourn here has been marked with
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-16
Tney couldnt t4eIp oIvina.

From New Orleans Times Democrat.
Il was up in Mississippi a short
while ago. remarked a gentleman.
and with a party OF friends went out
short distance from the little town
TO a negro church. where protracted
meeting was being held by a negro
evangelist He was a big black fei-
low. and wore the garb usually worn
by the men of his color who scram.
BILE up into the pulpit. There was
lull in the proceedings. and the preach
er announced that he was badly tn
need OF $50. and. while il was n
small amount. the need OF II greatly
embarrassed him. and he hoped the
congregation would help him out. The
request staggered his audience. He
was quick to discover this. so he
told his brethren that he certainly
needed $40. dropping 10 the amount
without any sort OF explanation. The
audience was still paralyzed and made
no response. I sho' mus have that
s.. he said. still making no expiana.
ton Of his slide from the 500 mark.
The audience warmed up 10 the ex-
tent Of about $3.50 The preacher
whispered to the negro who held the
hat. and then turning to his audience
he said; Brother Jones gives an ex.
ira dollar. Who'll match him. The
vernacular caught his audience. and
Brother Jones was matched and
faded from various quarters. and the
negro must have secured more than
he asked for originally. and Il was
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-16

orally recognized New potatoes con-
tain comparatively little of this poi
son. unless they grow above the sur
face fthe ground and have green
skin. when they are generally known
to be poisonous. II is not, however.
known generally that old potatoes
contain much of this poisonous prin-
ciple, and that many cases of serious
poisoning have occurred in late sum-
mer when old potatoes were used. In
1892 and 1898. there was almost whole,
sale poisoning among the troops OF the
German army. The symptoms were
frontal headache. collie, diarrhoea
vomiting. weakness and slight stupor
and in some cases dilatation of the
pupils. Meyer investigated the mat
ter and found in old potatoes kept
in a damp place and beginning tc
sprout twentv-four times as much
solanin as in new potatoes.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-16
Thomas Hardy and Gohsts.
m the Pail Mall Gazette.

From the Pail Mall Gazette.
A real conversation" is recored
between Mr.. Thomas HARDY and Mr.
William Archer on the subject of
ghosts. When Mr.. Hardy was a
Young man. ii appears. he would viii
linglv have given ten years of his
life to see a good authentic ghost
But though he lives in a Roman
graveyard he has never had his de-
sire. Mr. Hardy's mother. however.
was certain that she once saw an
apparition A relative of hers. said
Mr. Hardy. who had q young child
was i'll. and told NV mother she
thought she was diving Ny mother
laughed at the idea: and as mat
ter of fact she apparently recovered.
and went away 10 her home at some
distance Then one nighf-lying
broad awake as she declared-my
mother saw this lady enter her room
and hold cut the child to her implor-
inglv II afterwards appeared |
need scarcely tell you. that she died
az that very time: but the odd thing
was that while she was sinking. she
continually expressed wish that my
mother should take charge OF the
child.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-16

archical Legislature restricting Chi
nese immigration and encouraging the
departure of those who would become
either idle. criminal or vicious, and af-
filiate themselves with the masses of
the inert and unprogressive that are
found in every community. AS a re-
suit large numbers of Chinese import
ed under contract laws We're induced
to return to China at the expiration
of their agreement
Prior TO the arrival of Chinese into
many portions of the Islands the land
was in an almost worthless condition
They have taken the low and unprofit-
able lands and by hard and indefatig-
able efforts have achieved great re-
suits in bringing up an otherwise bar
ren soil TO a high degree of product
iveness. BY diligent and patient ef-
forts the Chinese agriculturists have
been enabled TO accomplish great
things.
As independent farmers and agri-
cuiturists the Chinese numbered l.
cas- in the year 1885 Most of these
had only small holdings They raised
vegetables which were largely sold TO
the white families. and when away
from the eenters of population. corn
potatoes and pigs are their chief
sources of income As rice planters
they have almost a monopoly In this
line the Chinese have been of great
benefit TO the country. Large areas
of land which were unfit for general
cultivation. great reed-coyered swamps
which were the home OF the wild duck
and the water-hen. have been made
productive by them. and now yield 8
fine rent TO the owners of the land and
q revenue. in taxation. 10 the govern
menf- As fishermen the Chinese stand
next TO the Hswaiians. But the Ha-
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cloth. but has taken a poor rag OF a
garment for his material"
The testimony went for nothing and
the fellow was cleared.
When Lincoln was quite young he
was pitted against an eminent attor.
ney who had been brought from a
larger place TO conauct the case AZ
the close Of the testimony the great
man made a strong speech. which eyi
IDENTIFY impressed the jury profoundly
Lincoln arose slowly and drew him
self up TO his full height. and slowly
remarked:
May il please the court. the learn
ed counsel on the other side remind,
me Of my fathers little yellow dog
The creature very much disiikej q
have his dignity disturbed or imposes
on, and took all possible means 4
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-16

vlYHEN the great emancipation was
w pTssslsias Ia- he never lost =
chance TO indulge in Joke and
there is no end Of the stories told OF
his ready Wit and quick repSrtee. One
day be had a rather cTusSy obi attog-
neg opposing him. and all during TIE
trial be had turned every point against
his antagonist. when the latter rather
tzrtiy remarked:
The counsel from Springfield is al
ways bent on making a joke out OF
nothing
Drawing himself up 10 his full
height the future emancipation pointed
his bony finger at the old lawyer on
the other side and remarked 10 the
Judge:
Your Honor, the gentleman has as
cribed to me a power I don't possess.
Who couldn't make a joke when he
has plenty of the raw material AT
Z hand9-
That was too much. even for the
dignity OF the bench Judge and jury
( both laughed outright. while the vic
tim of the sally swore and looked
daggers.
Once Lincoln was pitted against a
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-16

waiian fishermen work chiefly each for
himself. or in little companies of from
three to half dozen The Chinese
work in large companies. a firm of
small capitalists owning the boats.
nets and drying houses and other
buildings. and employing their own
countrymen at wages. and sometimes
with a small interest in the firm. TO do
the work II there is one thing that
this race understands better than an
other il is cooperative labor. BY
means of il they get more out of their
workers than any other race can OBJ
tain from them. The Chinese take the
lead among merchants and traders,
more than half the people so employed
being Chinese
The Chinese have for a long time
fostered several philanthropic insti-
tutions within the Territory. Chief
among which is the thoroughly equip
ped Chinese Hospital which has prov
Ell great boon to the suffering among
the race The hospital is maintained
along benevolent lies. and receives
liberal support from rich and poor
alike. II has accomplished a grand
work in the ministration to the sick.
The institution is located upon plot
of ground donated by the government
for that express purpose. The hos
pital is a model in every respect.
Fitted with the latest and most mod
ern appliances fer restoring mankind
to health. all needful appliances both
charitable and medical are fully sup
rN1inJ he hncrtto1 I'D
both men and women.
A competent staff of physicians are
constantly employed. and the latest
and most approved medical skill of
the Occident are constantly brought
| into service.
The Chinese United Society an or
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amity and the absence OF all discord-
ant influences. In commercial and so
ciai life they have been respected and
esteemed. and have constituted n
peaceahle and law-abiding portion OF
the community.
In religious matters the Chinese
have kept the front rank in the pro-
cession Of progress in the Hawaiian
Islands. There are two Chinese
churches in the city which today are
found in \ thriving condition. The
Chinese congregational Church was
organized by a mere handful Of deyout
and jealous Christian Chinese along
in the early part OF the 10's Since
that date II has grown in membership
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-16
CHINESE BOYS.

amount OF taxes paid into the terri
torial treasury The amount collected
from the 1899 tax levy reached the
sum OF s13421S-4i. This amount was
derived from 1915 real property tax
payers and personal tax payers to
the number of 1851
The assessed value of real estate
owned by the Chinese of Honolulu
will exceed $1,000. 900. upon which
s9.732.32 was paid in taxes in 1893.
The sum of SIS. S9e.2S was assessed on
the personal property OF the Chinese
of the city.
The records of the tax assessor
show that SASS was collected as tax
upon carriages. Carts and drays
81 .054 Dog tax sS49-4o-
Compilations from the poll tax
records indicate that the Chinese paid
into the territorial treasury the sum
of slS.965. They also paid sS7.I62
road tax The amount OF school tax
paid by them was s3S.090.
There has also been a steady in
crease in the valuation of imports
entered by the Chinese of the Terri
tory. Figures from the Federal Gus
toms bureau show that the total value
of dutiable goods imported from
lima during the year 1899 amounted
TO s251 .S06.0 90 Value of bonded goods
$50. S5494 The value of goods free
bv civil code during the same period
amounted TO sS60.97 Dutiable goods
imported from China in 1900 up to
June 14th the last date at which
figures are obtainable amounted tC
500. 4S2 %. Value of bonded goods
s5.363.53. Value of goods free by
civil code $3.50.
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ton. is the Chinese name bestowed
upon Mills Institute. 1t occupies com
moiious buildings aud grounds in a
central portion OF Honolulu. and its
work. which extends all over the Is
lands. is literally supported by both
Chinese and whites. In this connec-
ton IL might be well TO add that in
the public school department of the
Territory ten teachers Of Chinese
birth are now employed by the Board
Of Education.
The Chinese residents of the Islands
display a decided tendency TO master
all the problems that confront the ay-
erage citizen OF the Territory Of Ha-
vail. They are part OF the COM
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-16

Samuel Roger Galloway. who has
just resigned the presidency Of the
New York Central Railroad Company.
entered railway service in 1873. as
junior clerk in the auditors Office OF
the Grand Trunk Railway. in Mon
treal Within ten years he vas gen
eral superintendent.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-16

the trains, and finally offered him a
fee OF $500
Look here said Lincoln 4 have
agreed to look after that mans inter.
ests in this case and propose 20 see
that those cows are paid for. ami your
people haven't money enough 10 re
tain me"
The company paid the bill. after tie
dious litigation.
SUCKER.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-16

George NcDermott. comedian who
died In England last month. is credit
ed with introducing the word lingo
10 our language by means Of a song
which he sang In 1877. when the Brit
ish feet went through the Dardanelles.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-16

Sir George White. the defender Of
Ladvsmith. can now write after his
name more honorary titles than
nearly any other person not OF the
blood ROYAL in England His orders
are V. c.. c.. c. B.. G. c. s L. G.. C.
l. E. G. C. v O.. and G. C. n. c.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-16

cured by the last census showed thar
cut Of total of 35.sST plantation
laborers employed in the Hawaiian
islands. only 1913 Chinese are en-
gagged in the occupation
In view Of the fact that the last
census returns showed = Chinese po-
pulation OF 25.7o0 the above figures
plainly indicated that the Chinese
have taken up with the march OF pro-
gress and have entered into the more
responsible avenues Of trade and &C
eupation-
The Chinese rank third in the
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-16

all due to the fact that he used a
gaming expression and stirred up the
gaming spirit OF his auditors
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-16

Poison in Potatoes.
Potatoes contain the alkaloid sol
amin. although this fact is not gen
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-11-23

London, Nov. 23.-Quecn Amelia hai
returned to Lisbon, Portugal, after
spending the summer at Cnscals, and
her subjects welcomed her with an
enthusiasm rarely shown because of
her bravery in periling her own life
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-11-23

to save drowning boatman.
The Queen is the most athletic ruler
in the world. She can swim like a
mermaid" and is a venturesome
horsewoman. She is also a full tiedged
doctor and spends thousands a year in
various philanthropies.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-11-23
THIRD LECTURE
In University Course at High
School Hall.

The third lecture In the University
Extension Course, by Prof. Raymond,
will be given ut High school hail. We'd
nesday evening. The subject will be
"Nienna: Feudalsm and Democracy"
10 give time for the quiz class, the
lecture will begin hereafter at 7:30 in
stead of I pm. Owing to misbehavior
on the part of children, tits necessary
TO request that those under IL do not
attend, unless accompanied by parents
or guardians.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-11-23

united the Great Northern, Union Pa
cific, Southern Pacific, Northern Pa
clfic, Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul,
Chicago, Burlington a. Quincy, and
Chicago & Northwestern. They cover
the great eXpnnse of country between
Chicago and the Pacific coast. This
is the end Of the long drawn fight for
control of the Great Northern.
A rumor that Governor Van SAINT,
of Minnesota, would deal with the
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