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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-16
ALLIED POWERS
BOMBARD FORTS
Serve Ultimatum and Commence
Firing Before ON Answer
Is Received.
CASTRO ARRAIGNS INVADERS
In a Manifesto the President
Bitterly DcDounces Foreign
ers and Calls on His
People to Prepare.

CARACAS. Dec. Is. The Anglo-Ger-
man ultimn,um was delivered at Puerto
Cnbelln, at half past four and the fort
ress was ahelled AZ + o'clock.
| The ultimutum was as follows;
'"ro the controller OF customs. Puerto
cabello. venezuela. Dec. Is, 1902. We
have the honor to call your attention to
the following fects;
"The British steamer Topaz, while
iischarging coal here recently, was
conhseate1 and pIllaged, Her oryicera
and crew were subj ctsd to great
indlgnltiea ana subsequently liberated
and permitted TO return to their
vessel. Yesterday her captain was
compelled TO lower mis- flag, The
American consul mas informed Us that
this was done by tha populace without
the Intervention Of the local authori-
ties. We request you to send immedI-
ately 10 the British commodore com
piete satisfaction om the part of Ven
ezuela for the insult 10 the liag of his
country and a guar Intee that similar
proceeding shall not occur again and
that the German and English resi-
dents AZ this port shall not be mo-
Tested. II We do not receive your an
swer by ocloSk this afternoon we
viii proceed TO demolish the forts and,
II the ilrc Is returned, the custom
house. Consequently We urge on the
official commanding this city to remove
prisoners-a troops from the fort
ress In order TO avoii unnecessary loss
OF life and 20 take steps to avoid that
unauthorized ssrsons return the FIRE.
Neither ~ the governments Of
Great Britain ana Germany desires to
meddle with the private individuals,
and the seizure I Venezuelan ships Is
made only TO enforce ordinary cour-
tesy and obtain satisfaction for the
innumerable offenses which remain
unanswered for.
We are, your 1bedient servants,
Montgomery. commodore OF the Cha
rybdls and commander OF the British
squadron In Venezuelan waters.
"scheder. commodore of the German
squadron In Venezuelan waters"
The following Is the Venezuelan ans
wer to the Anglo-Gsrman ultimatum:
THE. commodores Of the charybdis
and Vlneta--We have the honor to re-
ply TO your message through a COM
mission composed Of the American, It
allan and Dominican consuls, The au-
thoritles at this port did not counten-
ance the lowering Of the British flag
on the steamer Topaz, which act was
perpetrated only by the populace,
"on account of the events at La Qua
yra lmprlsonments were made on su-
perlor orders. The German and Eng
lish here enjoy full guarantees"
This was signed by the authorities.
This answer was delivered to the It
allan consul at o'clock in the after
noon and he was making signals when
the bombardment began.
A german resident and two servants
at San Estobau, three miles from Puer-
TO Cabello were killed in the shelllng
of the fort.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-16
BRAZIL NOT CONCERNED.
Alliance of Republics Exists Only In
Imagination.

Alliance of Republics Exists Only In
Imagination.
CHICAGO, Dec. 15.--Senor J. F. De
Assiz- Brazil, the Brazilian minister to
the United States, has arrived here
from New York, where he is spending
the winter.
The present trouble in Venezuela. :
he said In answer 10 a question, does
not concern Brazil at all. The people
In Brazil are too busy with their own
affairs 10 trouble themselves about a
country with which they have abso-
lutely no commercial or political rela-
tlons."
Regarding the plan of an alliance Of
the South and Central American re-
publics. he said i existed only in imag-
ination.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-16
MRS. GRANT Is DEAD
Wife OF the Grant General Dies OF
Heart Failure.

II. Dec. 15.--Mrs. ". s.
Grant died at her residence in this city
at I'LL o'clock last night. Death was
dut to heart failure. .drs. Grant had
suffered tor years from valvular dis
ease Of the hears, which was aggrayat-
& Sy a severe atta>K.cf bronchitis
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-16
BRITISH FLAG is FLYING

Ensignia of Europeal Power Floats In
South America.
LONDON, Dec. 15.-cablnig from
willemstad, Curaco. the correspond
ent of the Daily Mail says the British
flag is new flying over the fort at
Puerto Cabello.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-16
OREGON. TUESDAY. DECEMBER 10, 1902.

principles of civilization professed by
Venezuela.
'.rhe august shades Of our Iiberators
are no doubt rising from their tomba,
majestic ami scYsre. to waken yenc-
zueians In these olemn moments to the
love Of their country, which is once
more under painful trial,
y can on you to answer 70 their sum
mons.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-16
GOOD INDIAN NOW

Bloodthirsty Savage Meats Violent
Death in Arizona.
PHOENIX, Ariz., Dec. 15.-Matoo,
one of the most blocd-thirsty redskins
Arizona has ever known. was killed
Saturday night near GilAa Bend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-18
Training of the Scot.
the London Spectator.

From the London Spectator.
If there ares two things about his country
of which sc6t is Justly proud they are her
military prowess AID her educational sys-
tenn While We are not perhaps, In Eng
land inclined to admit that absolute super
iority in arms which Scotland claims over
the country which has absorbed but never
conquered her, we are most OF us incliued
to agree that in questions of popular edu-
cation she certainly leads the way. Some
months ago we advocated in these columns
the appointments of a royal commission to
report on a national scheme for improving
the physical and moral condition OF our
boys and girls and creating reservoir of
healthy manhood who might in time of
need quickly and voluntarily turn them
selves into soldiers. The idea has long been
in the air, and the credit for taking the
first practical step is now to be set down
to Lord Balfour Of Burleigh and the edu-
cational authorities of Scotland In the
same month that our former article ap-
peared the royal commission on physical
and military training In Scotland met to
examine witnesses, and the full minutes of
their first twenty sittings have now been
communicated to the press. 1t Is refresh
ing to turn from the sectarian squabbles
over the English bill to this practical ex-
animation Of a national question.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-18
REVIVAL OF THE CAMELLIA.
Renewed Interest in Fashioned
Plants Noticed by Florists.


From the New York Evening Post.
Florists report an extraordinary revival
of interest in old-fashioned flowers. Coun-
try estates have sent them orders too large
to be filled for verbenas, pansies, marigolds,
phlox and such quaint old favorites me
aster Is nearly as popular this year as the
chrysanthemum in It's palmiest days ever
was.
The most remarkable revival Is that OF
the waxy white camellia, which relgned
supreme in the early seventies. The de-
rnand for this flower as mans buttonhoie
decorations threatens to send the gardenla
into obscurity. The two flowers bear
strong family resemblance to each other,
the gardenia being the less stiff and waxy,
hut is also less perfect in symmetry and
whiteness The gardenia has faint per-
fume disliked by some men,.
Rut the strongest claim the camellla mas
to become the flower Of fashion Is that 1T
Is very expensive, and not too easy to OBJ
tain at any price. Unlike the gardenia the
"a mellia has no stem. It is necessary to
c,1t the plant itself with the flower. AS
four or five buds have often to be sacrificed
to get one perfect flower, and as each bud
is worth at least so cents, even bouton-
Mere becomes a thing of price.
The camellia is a sentimental flower, sug-
restiye of crinolines and hair worn low
on the neck. but 1t Is undeniably an elegant
flower as well, with something of the dis
tinction of the orchid about It. It Is digHt-
fed. Nobody would ever think OF calling It
a blossom, or including 1t in "nosegay.
It cannot be massed for decorative pur-
own deep green foliage. It Is best worn
singiy, a perfect thing by itself, on mans
evening coat. or In the dark braids OF q wo-
mans hair. One associates It with dark
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-18
Palais Royal, 11:.s. Ct & 18th SITS.


rather than fair hair But women are not
likely to take much interest in it's new
vogue. 1t is not suited to modern feminine
dress.
AS greenhouse plant 1t is really worthy
of esteem. It does not demand great heat,
nor much sunshine, and is, therefore, well
suited to the ordinary city conservatory.
It requires more water than other plants.
A green house full of camelIias in bloom is
uncommonly snowy and effective.
We are accustomed to speak of the ca
mellia as white, and the double white va
riety Is admired above all others, but the
plant is grown in many colors in Japan
and China, where it is native. The pink
and red flowers never reach the symmetri-
cally intoxicated FORM and the virgin purity
of tone of the white, and have seldom been
worn as a decoration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-18
An Alexandra Order.
From the London Sketch.

1t Is rumored that His Majesty, imme-
diately after the forthcoming coronation,
will institute new order, to be named the
Alexandria In honor OF his beloved con-
sort. 1t viii be divided. as are so many
continental orders, into three ranks or
classes, the first composed entirely of royal
princesses and Of queens, the second OF
ladies belonging to the high nobility, and
the third to be bestowed on those distin-
guished women who have deserved well OF
king, queen and country. It Is futher said
that the coming advent Of this new order
Ii the real reason why no ladies were In
cluded in the Order Of Merit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-18
Frugal Chinese.
From the Chicago News.

The Chinese are very economical neonla
In north China the people will eat horse
mule, donkey or any animal, and they will,
eat all the animal. even when 1t has died or
disease. The smallest children are sent ont
to gather fuel. One may see bows m In
trees beating off leaves as IL thew wera
fruit and not a straw is allowed to lie tdla
on the ground. In ordinary houses q dim
light which costs almost nothing viii he
placed In hole in dividing wall so as 70
light two apartments. An old woman who
was hobbiing along painfully was asked
where she was going. She explained thai
she was going to the home of relative SO
as to die In a place near to the family
graveyard and thus avoid the EXPENSE Of
coffin-bearers for long distance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-18

his to hear Mrs. Eastman several Sundays
ago. At the conclusion of the sermon the
friend was asked how he liked it.
The sermon was all right" was the re-
ply. but hear a woman preach six days
in the week. and on the seventh prefer to
hear a man"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-18
Wanted a Change.

From the New York Times.
When the Rev. Thomas X. Beecher pas
tor Of the Park Church, Elnira, died. the
difficult problem Of filling his place con-
fronted the trustees of the church. The
choice finally settled upon the Rev. Annie
Ford Eastman. one of the few women who
have made a success Of the calling
An enthusiastic admirer took q friend OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-18

1t matters little what 1t 10 that you want
whether q situation or q seryant-a
want ad. In The Star will reach the per-
son who can I'LL your need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-18
vE1ERAt RESIDENT
Q q
Asa Lyman Hazelton at the
Agem Finety-Five.
MEMOIRS S0F EVENTS
RECALLS THE a WASHINGTON CON-
DITIoNs OF sixty YEARS AGO.
Was Once a Clerk Under Ransom II.
Gillett, Register Of the
Treasury.
MEMORY goF EVENTS

Among the aged residents of Washington
who have seen the city grow from small
town to one of the most beautiful capitals
in the world is Mr.. Asa Lyman Hazelton,
who for over sixty years has resided in
Washington-forty years of that time at his
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-18

Dining Room Needs.
Dc yard for Bleached Table Linen,
made to retail at Bic yard sNot
remnants-wholesale quantities are here
ZOE yard f best of 81 Satin Danask.
~ ~ inches wide S139 instead of
$1.50 dozen for the Napkins.
AQC yard for Extra Heavy and War
ranted A1l-linen Damask satin fin
ish. Note that the usual soc Table Linen is
here at only 43c I'd.
WSC dozen for All-llnen Table Napkins
Good, honest napkins, recommended
to restaurant proprietors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-18
Underwent, 25c

Plenty of 39c garments-the Ladies' Rib
bed Union Suits; the superior Separate
vests and Pants; the Ribbed Corset Covers
the Boys and Girls Undergarments; the
Chiidren's Sleeping Robes. Only 25c to-
morrow for choice
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-18
soc for Ladies' ST Kid Gloves.

the
al will bete
ozenof theego
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-18

Boys Double-breasted Short
Pants Suits. In neat mixed
cheviots that are both all wool
and fast in color; seams are silk
sewed; cloth under collar on the
coats; the costly little details
have been added, not omitted;
all sizes from I to 16 years.
They belong to the usual $3.50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-18
New Innings.

loo Instead of Csc yard for the new
Nonpareil'' Lining. Only Ice for
usual 19c Percaline Innings
Roc instead Of soc yard for superior
Moreens for skirt Innings Second
floor for all Dress Goods and Innings
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-18
Wool Fabrics.

RM<, and 75c yard for 5O-inch, Autumn
Suitings-black. Not remnants Of
old-but newest of new
G1 30yard for 5o-inch Gamers Hair
. " Cheviot and Knickerbocker Suit
ings, the very latest autumn fad
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-18
ST Garments, SOC.

with coal at a prohibtive price relief
comes in these Women's Flannelette Night
Gowns at soc instead of 81. What more
seasonable Friday bargain? Or these ALL
wool Knit Petticoats at 15c instead of 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-18

Art NeedleWOrk.
DC and SOC for soc and soc Hemstitch-
7S ed and Embroidered Squares and
Tray Covers. Last of the importers sam
pies that have created such a furore.
NSC instead Of 25c for Pure Linen Tray
Covers finished with knotted fringe
stamped FOR outlining Note,-pure linen.
USC instead of $1.75 pair for Renaissance
Pillow Shams. An early call is adj
yised, to avoid disappointment
sc instead of 10c for Plaid Crash Mats,
stamped in designs that will prove in
teresting and instructive to children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-18
Coupon & 1Oc.

This Palais Royal Coupon and Toe entities bearer
to Ebonod Box with lock and key, Penholder,
one Pen one Penwiper, Lead Pencil and one
Pencil Sharpener.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-11
PACKARD HAS
HEATED CARGO
PUT INTO MONTEvIDIO ON AC-
COUNT OF THE NAVAL COAL
BECOMING DANGEROUS.

The ship Benjamin f. Packard, Cap
tain Allen, en- route from Norfolk, Va,
to this port with coal, has had to put it
into Montevidio on account of heated
cargo. News of the occurrence was
brought by the last mail
The Packard is one of the Sewall ves-
sells and is quite an old boat. She is
a wooden vessel. She sailed from Nor
folk on September Is with a little over
5000 tons of coal for the local naval sta
tion when the discovery of the heated
cargo was discovered is not now known.
Evidently Captain Allen thought that
there was much danger, for on Novem-
Der "a he put into Montevidio. The ex-
tent of the damage to the cargo was
not reported.
Evidently the Packard was making
very slow time on her voyage. She had
been out II days at the time she was
forced to put into the port at Uruguay
and as this is but scarcely a third of
her voyage to these islands, her trip is
likely to be considerably prolonged. 1t
is not improbable, however, that the
captain decided to put into Montevidio
after passing that port so lost time put
ting back.
The Packard has been pursued by a
number of exciting incidents within the
ldSI year OT So w HSH she Cdliie lhlO
this port and was being docked at the
Pacific Mail wharf, she was run bow
onto the wharf and crashed through
the wharf and shed. After leaving this
port She was nearly wrecked off the
Puget Gound country during a terrible
storm. She was carried within a few
yards "f the rocks during the height of
the storm. Other vessels were swept
past her onto the rocks and her doom
seemeI certain. Captain Allen by mag
nificent seamanship and good luck
managed to bring his vessel about and
escape from the danger.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-11
Federal Building

the total cost being $1t0,96 They
would also exchange for territorial
property of equivalent value. Another
triangular strip adjoining was priced at
S36 $50.
Site number and also site number
., respectively, the Allen property on
Alakea, King and Richard, and the Ir-
win property, where the tennis court
now stands were both unavailable at
present.
Site number 4, the Hopper homestead
on King, Punchbowl and Likelike
streets with schoolJot in the rear is
available, a price of $50, 000 for it's 90
900 square feet. The residence, 1t is
proposed to sell to the government and
remove back to the school lot where it
could be utilized as school forming a
much better building than the one now
in use
: Site number s, the present post office
site, was reported upon by Postmaster
Oat. He gave the dimensions of gov
ernment property in that neighborhood
as 158 feet on Merchant street, includ-
ing the Honolulu Hale. The Lewis
property in the rear now assessed at
$4,000 was, he stated shortly to be in
the public market at auction. This, in
elusive of the latter property, would
give a depth on Bethel street of 230
teet. Ihe vacant lot opposite the ponce
station has dimensions of 110 by 7S feet.
George r. Carter for the esplanade
Site read a lengthy report suggesting
the esplanade site as a compromise for
ell. The proposed site takes the CEN
ter of three blocks on the Esplanade
each 200X326, now the property of the
government, and occupied by the GUS
tom house, storage of coal and lumber,
and private warehouse. The area would
constitute $1,000 feet or practically one
and a half acres. Surrounding the
building would be spare land improved
as small public parks, and sixty foot
roads The building would be a herald
of cleanliness to all incoming tourists.
Mr.. Carter prefaced his remarks by
disclaiming all responsibility for sug-
gesting the site, although he was APP
pointed the committee upon the ste.
Chairman Thurston called for general
discussion and George Davis thought
the present post office site the best.
The United States could well afford to
give Hawaii two buildings after taking
over all the revenues. A discussion as
to the availability of the Lewis proper
ty and Frank Andrade, George Carter,
w. 0. Smith and L. L. McCandless
stated that all the Lewis were willing
to sell but could not agree.
Mr.. Oat stated that the Lewis prop
erty had only forty-feet frontage on
Continued on page fiVe)
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-11

The second public meeting in conneo-
ton with the enlarged committee ap-
pointed to enquire into public senti-
ment regarding federal buildings and
sites met this morning in the legisla-
tive hall at a quarter past eleven.
Those present were:
l.. A. Thurston. F. A. Schaefer F. w.
Macfarlane, A. Gartley, David Kawa-
nanakoa, S. K. Kane, Matt Heffern, j..
M Oat, G. R. Garter, G! M. Cooke, Sur
veyor Sorenson, Collectors Chamberlain
and Stackable, District Attorney
Breckons, Delegate-elect Kuhio, E. A.
McInerny, General Hartwell, Emmett
May, w. NJ. Minton, w. o. Smith, G..
A. Davis, w. M. Giffard, c. L. Wight,
Sam Wilder, Lorrin Andrews, Frank
Andrade, Rev. Gulick, w. D. Alexan-
der, j. A. Kennedy, w. H. Soper, G.,
Markham, L. L. McCandless, G. l..
Crabbe, c. G.. Ballentyne, P. l.. Weav-
er Andrew Brown, G. P. Wilder, Sam
uel Parker, j. M. Pratt.
After Secretary Gartley had read the
minutes which were approved, George
r. Carter offered the resolution that
the meeting, being so representative,
should pass upon any recommendations
that should be decided upon.
This was seconded, but Lorrin An
drews objected as there were many in
terests beyond those of the people pres
ent that should not be bound by any
vote of the committee. The speaker
took the point that all those present
were here merely to give preliminary
views. w. o. Smith also thought tie
motion premature.
George Carter explained that he had
not intended any caucus, that he him
self wished merely to bring matters to
head, he himself would bow to the
will of the majority and merely wished
to facilitate matters. After some dis
cussion Mr.. Carter withdrew his mo-
tion, ms
The reports of committees were then
read. Mr.. Gartley appearing for site
number l, the Union Square site, run
ming completely back to Alakea. Only
one owner was prepared to quote fig
ures. This was Mr.. Wolters, owning
the Occidental Hotel property. He asks
$780, G. NJ. Cooke and the agents for
the Meek estate were willing to sell at
a fair price. The Austin estate will
have to be communicated with in Bog
ton. The Hawaiian Electric Company
must await an action of the directors
board.
l.. A. Dhurston for site number 2,
owned by the Bishop estate fronting
on King street and running along Bish-
op street opposite the Young building,
reported that a lot 1876 frontage on King
and 143 on Bishop would be sold for
cash at a price of $6 per square foot
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-11
WHAT is A COUGH?

A spasmodic effort to expel the mu-
Gus from the bronchial tubes. A coid
causes more abundant secretion Of
mucus, and when the lungs and bron-
chial tubes are infiamed, they are ex
tremely sensitive to. the irritation. I'm
less care is taken, the cold may result
in pneumonia, which is swift and dead
ly. If the cold is a lingering one, the
more leisurely but equally fatal con-
sumption may set in. Do not neglect a
cold or cough. Take Chamberlain 8
Cough Remedy. 1t always cures and
cures quickly. All dealers sells it, Ben
son Smith & Co., general agents.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-11
SUMNER IS "BRoKE."

The hearing of the case of Amin VS..
John K. Sumner was continued this
morning before Judge Robinson and a
jury. The cases promises to be very
long one. The defendant Sumner was
in court and appeared to watch the
proceedings closely. He was represent
ed by ]. A. Magoon and George A. Da-
Wis, while Weaver and Stewart appear
ed for the plaintiff.
Sumner declares that he is broke"
since he got the sum of $4,000 for the
land he sold to the railway company.
1t was tied up by his relatives on the
day after 1t was placed to his credit at
Bishops bank, and the old man says
he is without funds now. He proposes
to fight the matter out in the courts,
however, and if'fighting is of any avail
he says, he will get the $4,000 that is
left out of the original sum.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-11
THE TAX OFF OF TEA.

The following treasury decision relat-
ing to the withdrawal of tea from ware
house, is of interest.
1.-The attention of officers of the GUS
toms is invited to section 10 of the act
approved April II, 1902, entitled ''An Act
to repeal war-revenue taxation, and for
other purposes" repeating, to take eff
fct on January 1, 1908, section so of the
war-revenue act of June 49, 1898, which
imposed a duty of 10 cents per pound
upon tea imported from foreign coun-
tries.
AS, under said act of April IL, 1902
tea in warehouse not more than three
years on January l, 1903, can be with
drawn free of duty, and as the demand
for immediate delivery to the trade will
no doubt be very great it is hereby
directed that the examination and de-
livery from warehouse of such tea be
expedited as much as possible"