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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-01-16
ARE
QUlETER Than EVER
GOVERNOR TAFT SAYS THEY ARE VERY TRANQUIL BUT
SUFFERING FROM LOSS OF CATTLE-WILL LEAVE
EXAMINATIONS OF LOCAL MILITARY. SITES TO THE
WAR DEPARTMENT EXPERTS

he left. CAS- far as tranquility is con-
cerned, they have never been better
than they are today The country is
suffering and will suffer for some years
on account of deaths of cattle from the
rinderpest. What is needed is de-
velopment, There is only one railroad
in the islands and there is need for
much more. English capital is ready
to come in and build but it would be
preferable to have American capital.
Some plans are on foot by which the
enterprises may be begun"
Governor Taft was asked as to the
Philippines ultimate chance of state
hood, which has been discussed on the
mainland recently He appeared to
regard statehood as a possibility bus
not very close one. "What the
country needs now is development, he
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-01-16

"I have heard that I have been con-
firmed as Secretary of War" said Gov
ernor Taft this morning on the Korea
when asked about War department
policies with regard to Hawaii, but 1
have not taken the oath of office yet
and am not yet the secretary"
The future secretary stated that he
did not expect to give any of his time
in Honolulu to examination Of military
sites or plans for defenses. There are
experts on such matters in the depart
.ment," he said, "and they will make
full reports on the subject. General
Macarthur has been here, understand
and has made thorough investigation.
am not personally an expert in such
matters"
The ex-governor said that the Philip
pines were in a state of qu1etness when
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-01-16

A fire believed to be of incendiary
origin, completely destroyed the hand
some modern residence of George H.
Robertson on Bingham street this
morning. In an incredibly short time
the flames burned the building with
it's contents of handsome furniture and
furnishings, ornaments, bric-a-brac,
silverware, porcelain and cut glass,
and an almost priceless collection of
oalabashes and other Hawaiian curios
and antiques, and souvenirs of the
monarchy.
The property destroyed is estimated
at from $4,000 to $4,000, upon which
there was insurance of $780,
Mr.. Robertson is in Kohala on busi-
ness connected with C. Brewer & Co.
The members of the family most of
whom were aroused from bed by the
alarm of fire, barely escaped with the
clothing they had on. some of them only
in their night clothes.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-01-16

A bad cold can not he cured too quick
ly. For this purpose Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy is unequalled. For sale
by All Dealers. Benson Smith & Co.,
agents for Hawaii
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-01-16

VICTOR TALKING MACHINES.
Not only talk but reproduce songs
and instrumental music best. New
stock at Bergstrom Music Co., Fort st
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-01-16

KOREA's SAILING TIME GIVEN
The time for the departure of the s.
s. Korea for San Francisco has been
finally decided. She will sail at m.
Sunday from the Hackfeld wharf. H.
Hackfeld & Company, the local agents
of the vessel, announced the hour this
afternoon.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-01-16
A STORY IN FIGURES.

The following figures are taken from
one of the certificates of the Phoenix
Savings Building and Loan Associa-
ton.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-01-16
Continued on page fve.)
ANOTHER JANUARY SALE.

ANOTHER JANUARY SALE.
Shirt waists at almost half price and
silk waists greatly reduced for one
week only, beginning Monday January
1S at Sachs. All bona fide reductions.
TYPEWRITER SUPPLIES.
Typewriter Ribbons, soc; typewriter
paper, 9Oc. to $2.S5 box, at A. B. Arlelgh
& Co.'S, Stationers, 1856 Fort street.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-01-16

san FRANCISCO examiner.
The following figures are taken from
the Semi-Annual Statement Of the Plo-
neer Building and Loan Association:
Total Cancellation
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-01-16
GOVERNOR TAFT'S PROGRAM

Though Secretary Of War Taft
will have to rush by San Fran
cisco without even setting foot
on shore, he has lot of time to
spend here and will see much Of
the city and its people. The fol-
lowing is his programme as far
as made up:
II a.m.-Visit to Honolulu Iron
Works, with Governor Carter, T.
Give Davies, F. M. Swanzy and
c. Hedemann.
1880 a. m.-EXamines map of
Pearl Harbor, prepared for st.
Louis Exposition, near Healani
Boat House, with Commissioner
Macfarlane.
12-Lunch with Governor and
Mrs. Carter.
1880 p. m.-Special train for
Eva Plantation, with Governor
Carter the Persian Grand Viz
ier L. r. Whitley, attorney gem
, eral of the Philippines, and a
NUMBER or other fellow passen-
gers of the Korea.
$3.50 p. m.-Return from Pearl
Harbor to Palace square. Ex-
hibition drill by Company f. of
the National Guard.
4;S0 to $3.50 p. m.-Reception to
Honolulu organizations and Of
ficials and business men general
ly, in the hall of the House of
Representatives, Capitol build
ing.
Dinner at Governor Carter's
residence.
$50 p. m.-Reception and ball
on the roof garden of the Alex
ander Young Hotel.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-01-16
M ORE; TALK
Associated Press Gable to the Star,

Associated Press Cable o
ST PETERSBURG, 16-An the urg
ed Japan to maintain the status quo in the Far East
Associated
PORT ARTHUR Jam 16Admral Alexf has stated that the
rulers of Japan and Russia will the peace He declares that
Gar Nicholas and the Nkado will prevent outbreak Of host
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-01-16

Continued on Page Flve.)
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-01-16
EMPEROR RECEIVERS HIS VOICE.
lated Press Gable to the Star.

BERLIN JAM I6The Pussian Diet opened here today by
Emperor William The Emperor read his which
showed of the affection that caused such for his
health.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-01-16
AMERICANS REINFORCE
MARINES AT SEOUL
Associated Press Gable to the Star.

SEOUL JAM I6The guard marines the American embassy
has been reinforced Additional troops being rushed forward from
the American fleet this place All foreigners Seoul danger
General rotng likely and clash between Russian
Japanese forces may any
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-01-16
Continued on page fve0


Star Want ads pay at once.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-12

Spokane, Wash, Feb. 11.--Louis
Dethrage, one of the Terrible Twins
who have made a record in Spokane
end eastern Washington for deviltry
exceeded by very few of their age In
the country, will be tried at Harrlng-
ton on the charge of attempting TO
kill. 1t had been stated that Dethrage
was wanted at Standpoint, Idaho, and
he was arrested at Harrington. HIS
attorney, Alex Winston. went before
Judge Richardson and asked for q writ
of babeas corpus, intending to take the
man from the officers when they reach
ed here on their way to Standpoint, put
II was decided that he was not wanted
at the latter place, and the officers Oh
Lincoln county will hold him and try
him there on the charge of attempting
TO shoot the marshal of Harrington.
Dethrage recently attempted to burn
his way out Of the jail at Harrington,
and was tried on the charge of arson,
but was acquitted on the ground Of
insanity.
His twin brother, Duke Dethrage, is
in the county Jail here under sentence
for burglary. He has appealed TO the
supreme court and is now awaiting
the hearing Of his case by that tri-
bunal.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-12

Fire Chief Stockton yesterday dis
missed Louis cordes, driver OF the
chemical for number Of years, charg-
ing him with incompetency and neglect
Of duty. The fire chief says he Afford
ed Mr.. Cordes an opportunity to resign.
but that the driver declined to avail
himself Of the offer. 1t is said there
has been more or less III feeling In the
chemical engine house during the past
six months, and to those acquainted
with affairs there the action Of Chief
Stockton was not surprising. Mr.
Cordes has some very influential friends
and II was said yesterday the matter
would be vigorously taken up by them.
They claim the chief does not stand any
too we'll, himself, and aver they are
after his official scalp. 1t Is probable
the matter win be brought up for ac-
tion at the session of the council Mon
day night. Mr.. Cordes said yesterday
he had contemplated leaving the city
service, but he is not satisfied to leave
under such circumstances Daniel A.
Mcdonald, a well known horseman, has
been temporarily appointed to fill the
vacancy caused by the dismissal Of Mr.
Cordes, and the chief will keep him II
he proves as competent as he is be-
lieved to be.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-12

II is an unfortunate fact that two
directories should be published in AS
ioria In the same year. but such Is the
case. The Astorian Publishing Com
pany announced some time ago that II
would issue a directory Of this county,
and at once began work on It. An op-
position has recently appeared In the
field In the person OF a representative
Of the r. l.. Polk Company, Of Detroit,
Mich, and Is taking orders for direc-
tory to be published during the com
ing summer. He has secured a number
OF orders from people who were under
the impression that they were subscrib-
ing for The Astorian directory, and
from others who did not know that a
local directory was being issued. The
universal desire is to patronize only
home Industries when they are in COM
petition with outside firms. The As
torian directory Is guaranteed to ex-
eel any ever printed here in useful
ness. and win be more widely circulat-
ed, also on a guarantee. The price will
be 81 lower than the outside book VIII
sell for.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-12
has increased 20 per cent during the
past 30 days.

The circuit court docket for the Feb
ruary term has Just been complied by
County Clerk Clinton. There are %
civil cases on the docket and four GRIM
lnal actions The session promises to
be Of only ordinary interest. Among
the criminal cases Is that Of the state
against Arthur scoggin. who IL charged
with having caused the death Of Printer
Boy. famous pointer dog. upon which
ammonia was thrown. scoggin has been
in jail for months awaiting trial. 9.
Hanaka, a japanese, IL to be tried for
assault with deadly weapon. He Is
charged with having attacked and Sc
verely injured a countryman at Clifton.
Charles Belmont, who attacked an AS
tor street restaurant man with a. gun
when the latter told him his supper
would cost him 35 cents, will also an-
swer a charge of assault with a dan
gerous weapon. The other criminal
case Is that against DIR. G. c. c. Rosen-
berg, who Is said to have practiced
medicine without license.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-12


81 have been in the newspaper busi-
ness in Astoria for great many years,
and am concelted. enough to think !
can recognize O thoroughly good paper
when 1 see It" said C, ]. Curtis, editor
Of the Seaside Sentinel, last night. i
want to say to you that The Astorian
is by long odds the best paper ever
published In this city. II is better
paper than is published in any other
city of Astoria's size in the country,
The management is certainly to be con-
graduated upon the excellence of The
Astorian, and It Is not to be wondered
at that the people of the city appre-
ciate their morning journal" Police
Judge Anderson was present when Mr.
Curtis declared himself, T heartily
agree with you, Mr.. Curtis" said Judge
Anderson. "The Astorian is surely
fine newspaper and credit to the city"
Similar expressions may be heard on all
sides, and the circulation Of the paper
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-12

There is a play tonight at Fishers
that would be running on Broadway II
II had well known authors name at
tached. II has already been criticized
In these columns. II anyone thinks
he has at some time paid $3.50 for a
30 cent performance. there Is a chance
tonight to reverse the process and
get even with the game. Clara Mathers
and her company are giving this per-
Torrance by request and there should
be not only large audience, but also
a fashionable one. The acting Is good.
the dresses pretty. especially those
worn by Clara Mathes some of which
are said TO be recent importations from
Pdris--and look It, The performance
win be continuous one, as usual, and
1t is the last performance but one that
the company viii give here, as the en-
gagement concludes on Saturday night.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-12

Lawrence Odds. a man employed by
the Seaside Spruce Lumber Company
at Seaside logging camp, was quite
badly hurt Wednesday afternoon. He
was standing near q coll OF cable which
is used TO haul out logs. and when the
logging engine was started the coil few
up. striking him in the right shoulder
and fracturing II. DR.. Belt Seaside
physician. reduced the fracture. which
viii incapacitate the man for some
time.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-12

John Ray logger from the north
shore Of the river. was up before Police
Judge Anderson yesterday on charge
Of drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
Ray had become involved in very
peculiar manner and trial of his case
created untold merriment In the police
court The complaining witness set
forth that Ray had threatened to per-
form an autopsy upon her with large
knife, and generally It was made to
appear that he was a bad actor AT
first he agreed that the case should be
tried without counsel appearing for
him, but after he had been found guilty
and fined $40 he insisted that the court
grant him ain opportunity of engaging
an attorney. He is spending 10 days
in Jail because Of his inability to denr-
onstrate to the satisfaction of the court
that ne had conducted himself as a
gentleman should under trying clrcum-
stances.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-12

c. j. Curtis, who came up from Sea-
side last night to ofiiciate as master OF
ceremonies at the Sons Of Herman bali
speaks enthusiastically Of the outlook
for the famous summer resort. we will
poll 200 votes at Seaside this June"
aaid Mr.. Curtis. This is almost double
the number previously east at Seaside.
The town Is growing rapidly and we
have added $50 to our population since
January !. 1908. estimate the present
population at 800. There Is q great
deal OF building at present, but there
is not a house to be rented In the town.
Seaside is going to be good town and
believe 1t win have 1000 population by
the middle OF 1906"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-12

The storm Of yesterday played havoc
with the telegraph and telephone COM
panies. all Of which we're deprived OF
outside communication for a time yes
terday The long-distance telephone
line went down during the height OF the
gale and repairs were not made last
right. The Postal line was In trouble
rs or 30 miles east Of Astoria and could
not be used except for few hours. The
Western Union line went down during
the early night. but before midnight
repairs had been made. For a time 1t
seemed The Astorian would be cut of
without its usual full telegraphic re-
port, bat fortunately connection was
made by way Of Spokane and Seattle.
All OF the lines running out OF Astoria
will be repaired today.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-12
and q good time In assured all those
who are 10 fortunate as to be present

The exhibits OF the local schools
which are to be sent to the st. Louis
exposition. are now being turned in to
the Office Of County Superintendent Ly-
man. who Ia to have charge OF the Ore
gon school exhibits. The work OF the
pupils make a good showing and win
doubtless compare well with the ex-
hibits sent from all over the state.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-12

Probate Judge Trenchard yesterday
appointed w. c. A. Pohl administrator
OF the estate OF the late Charles James,
who was accidentally killed at his Bond
street shooting gallery. The petition
asking for the appointment OF Mr.. 'Pohl
recites that James only known rela-
tive Is his mother, Caroline Hucker, of
Bridgewater. county Of Somerset, Eng
land. James died intestate and his
personal effects. are valued at $3.50. Mr..
Pohrs bonds were fixed at $500. After
the expenses Of the funeral Of deceased
are paid the balance Of the funds re-
naming on hand will be forwarded to
the mother In England.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-12
An ASTORIA Directory

As has herstofors been snnounesd ths Astoriaa puk
iishins Company 10 preparing to issue business com
nsrcai and statistical directory Of Astors, cfstsop
county and the tributary towns on the Washington side
Of the Columbia. sRts Il
This directory win be the esmpIsts ard xaaahss
work Of its kind Issued spd will contain much esss
u information and reference matter heretofers pub
Ished II will be book Of great interest to every s
zen Of this community
II will be homo product Since work was eem-
msnesd this directory outside firm has undertaken
TO get up directory in Astoria and 10 sbIy rep
rsssntins that the Astorisn Publishing Company has
withdrawn from the field IN ts favor and that the eut
side people the only who know how to publish
: directory.
This 10 not the truth. Work is progressing the
horne product and the result will be the most ersditsbis
book yet issued.
II will have guaranteed circulation at the start Of
500 copies, and will probably reach nearly 1900
The outside firm gives guarantee Of ercuIatien 70
its advertiser.
The Astoran directory will be sold at price 70 place
IL within reach Of everybody namely; 500
II takes money out Of town to enrich foreign
corporation.
Give your order Astorsn solicitor and ysu will
he guaranteed satisfaction.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-12

The Epworth League win give 81.
Valentine social nj the Methodist par
sonage. corner Exchange and Ninth
streets. this evening. 10 which the pub
lie Is cordially invited to be present.
The young people have been working
hard on the program OF entertainment
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-12

ament were made by the Ilwaco Ath-
letlc Club and the Commercial Club.
Of this city, agreed to enter teams. The
letter from the Astoria club was sent
TO Ilwaco, but no reply has been re-
ceiyed. The Commercial players are
not at all anxious to 20 into the tourn-
ament, especially In view of the lack
Of interest manifested at Ilwaco. II
was the intention to include cathlamet
In the handball league.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-12

Street Superintendent Kearney has
been engaged during the past few days
In cleaning the principal thoroughfares
about the city and the appearance Of
the streets has been decidedly Inn
proved.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-12

BE true to yourself. and you can be
false 10 no man" Patronixe home In
dustry and subserve your own interest.
Every dollar spent at home Ii dollar
saved. Give your order 10 an Astorian
directory solicitor. Don't send your
money away IL Ia needed at home.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-12

Union made heating stoves, home
and every stove perfect at
Montgomery's tin and plumbing store,
425 Bond street. Phone 1881.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-12

Whether or not there Ia to be lower
Columbia river handball tournament Is
question that has not yet been de-
clded. Recently overtures for tourn-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-12

Piano lessons by experienced German
teacher Prof. Karl H. Manderer,
room 10, Main Street House.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-12

Chile con carnie, prepared by experts
at the Imperial Cafe, Try 1t; you'll
be pleased.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-12
LOcaI BrevItles.

Invitations are out for the N. T. I.
r, p. Club dance on Mondy evening,
February 10.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-12

Private lessons in telegraphy. Room
10, Main Street House.
Mower County transcript., 1904-11-30
THANKSGIVING IN CAMP.

How the Army at Valley Forge Cele-
brated Burgoyne's Surrender.
The first national Thanksgiving day
was authorized by congress for Thurs
day, Dec. 16, 1777, in view of the sur
render of General Burgoyne. The
manner in which the day was observ-
ed, aside from religious exercises, by
the army at Valley Forge is thus de-
scribed by an officer of Washington's
army:
Last Wednesday was set apart as a
day Of general rejoicing, when we had
a feu de joie, conducted with the
greatest order and regularity. The
army made a most brilliant appear
ance, after which his excellency dined
In public with all the officers Of the
army, attended by a band of music.
never was present where there was
such unfeigned and perfect JOY as
was discovered in every countenance.
"The entertainment was concluded
with a number of patriotic toasts at
tended with huzzas. When the gen
eral took his leave there was a uni
versal clap, with loud huzzas, which
continued till he had proceeded quar-
ter of a mile, during which time there
were a thousand hats tossed in the air.
His excellency turned around with his
retinue and huzzaed several times"
Mower County transcript., 1904-11-30
- = - :. s !. - y :----
Thanksgiving
On Board a
Man.of-War

- THANKSGIVING and Fourth of
July are in the same class on
~ United States battleships. Both
49, are holidays for the jackies.
Both are celebrated with games and
sports. Turkey and cranberry sauce
are the only things which differentiate
the last Thursday in November from
the United States seaman's Fourth Of
July, when all the men in the navy put
on their Sunday clothes, have a big
feast and are not compelled to work.
With the dawn of Thanksgiving day
on q United States battleship, regard
less Of whether she is in Manchurian
waters or skirt1ng the coast Of the 18TH
mus of Panama, all colors are thrown
to the wind. Great American flags are
raised to each of the mastheads and
lines of brilliant signal flags extend
from the Prov and stern to the mast
heads. The decks are washed down
and made shipshape, flags are draped
all over the mess rooms and in every
part Of the officers quarters, and at
noon the privilege to all parts Of the
ship is extended to the crew, and the
real celebratton begins.
The government makes no special al
lowance for Thanksgiving dinner,
but the men look after that themselves.
Each mess provides spread which is
usually served on tables which are dec
Grated with flowers and plants, which
give it the appearance Of a New Eng
land dinner table, as near as Is possi-
BILE in the out of the way corners Of
the earth where the boys happen to
have their Thanksgiving celebration.
Plum duff, turkey and mince pie are
called upon to supply Thanksgiving
atmosphere to the greatest feast Of the
year in the navy.
Even on Thanksgiving day the men
on board battleships are not supposed
to have any liquor, but sktllful SNUG
Cling frequently adds the necessary
brandy to the sailors spread. Twenty
years ago one of the United States bat
tleships lay in Naples bay on Thanks
giving day. Strict orders had been is
sued against liquor, and all the men
had been warned not to attempt to get
any grog aboard. The messes sent rep
resentatives ashore to provide the pro-