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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-02-17

the whole army is made, that becomes
of paramount Importance at such crisis
as this.
The Samurai, as the fighting class,
necessarily placed the highest value on
courage and fortitude, and the little boys
and for that matter the little girls, too
were brought up from the earliest age
with Spartan-like endurance which
left even the Spartans themselves far
behind. In order to train the body to
hardship young children were made to
get up before sunrise for their lessons,
or they were sent, before breakfast, to
walk with bare feet through the winter
snow to their teachers. 1t was usual
tor parents to gather party of children
together, perhaps as often as twice a
month, before such festivals as those of
the God of Learning, in order that they
should pass the whole night without
sleep, while they read aloud in turns
Sometimes they were made to go with
out food, and taught that a Samurai
should be ashamed to be hungry The
little boy-prince of Sendai-in one of
the most pathetic of Japanese plays
speaks the Samurai thoughts when he
says to his page as the two starved
children watch a sparrow feeding its
young:
Look of those tiny birds. how wide
their yellow bills are open, how eagerly
they eat; but for Samurai, when his
stomach is empty it is disgrace to feel
hunger"
After hardening the body, the Samu-
RI III
nerves, and children were frequently
sent to graveyards and haunted houses.
Small boys, after being taken to see an
execution, would be sent out alone, and
at night, to find their way back to the
spot, to touch the body, and to leave
mark of their visit on the severed
head. Even the crying babies were
hushed into silence by mothers who
called them towards to cry for such a
tiny pain, asking them what they
would do, if they cried SO much for
such little ache, when their arms were
cut off in battle or they were called on
to commit haralliri' (suicide by disem-
bowelling). The utmost infection of
pain, endured without tear or groan,
was imposed as an ideal on all children.
Even death, a self-inflcted death, was.
under certain conditions, regarded as the
plainest duty. and boys and girls alike
were taught how to take their own lives
with calmness and dignity Self-controI
was, indeed, the very keystone of the
Samurai character, and this not only
from the side of endurance and forti-
tude, but also from the politeness
which required that a man should not
spoil another's pleasure by any express
sion of his own pain. A Sanurai must
show no sign of JOY or anger:) and
this iron control. imposed on men and
women alike. has entered deep into the
national character To bear what YOU
think you cannot bear" say the Tapa-
nese, is really to bear"
lnseparably bound up with the duty
OF courage was the duty of loyalty. A
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THE BALTIC FLEET
Continued from page H.

5000 tons, launched in 1894, with a de-
signed speed of sixteen knots and re-
ported able to do thirteen and half.
The Navarin dates back to the time
of compound armor and slow firing
guns. Her coal supply is very meagre
and consumption very large.
There is also an old cruiser. the Ad-
miral Naklimoff built in 1885 and re-
constructed in 1899. She is usually sta
toned In the Far East but has not been
reported there recently. We may also
include the little Novik with her won
derful speed of twenty-six knots, but
her fighting strength is inconsiderable.
Here, however, real efficiency ends.
The list tails off into archaic relics from
the eighties, and overgrown monitors
classed as coast defence battleships"
1t would be difficult to find one which
could make the voyage in time of peace
to say nothing of war. It is probable
that golfers and torpedo boat destroy
ers figure largely in the total number
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wealth, not knowledge, for which they
strove. Life was lightly laid down for
honor's sake. 1t was the over-estima-
ton of this honor, or rather the con-
founding of the apparent with the real,
which produced most of the excuses of
the Samurai. For their code was not
without its teaching of patience and
long-suffering, as the sayings of Ogawa,
the great lye'yasu, and many others can
testify. Kamazawa taught when others
blame thee, blame them not; when
others are angry with thee, return not
anger. Joy cometh only as Passion and
Desire part" And the term 'Bushi no
.nasake, the tenderness OF a warrior, y
was living phrase to the grim old Sa-
mural
That this teaching was not merely
theoretical, but was carried into daily
practice, the life of the late Count Kat
su can testify Count Katsu lived
through one of the most turbulent times
in Japanese history, when assassinations
and suicides were of daily. occurrence
Many attempts were made on his life,
and though he was himself at one time
possessed of almost absolute power, he
never furnished his sword with blood
He said in his own quaint way:
I've a great dislike to killing people
so l never killed single man. l don't
like chopping off heads. | release the
men instead A friend of mine said to
me one day, You don't kill enough
Don't you eat pepper and egg plants
That man was killed himself Now |
had the hilt of my sword fastened so
firmly i'll the scabbard that | couldn't
draw it without difficulty. | made up
my mind people might cut at me- |
wouldn't cut at them. Yes, yes, some
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reported.

reported.
The truth is that before the outbreak
of war Russia had already dispatched
to the Far East every available ship
which she thought would add to her
fighting strength. Then there was a
second overhauling to find consorts for
the battleship Osliabia, detained by an
accident in the Mediterranean. This
resulted in sending the Aurora, the last
modern cruiser left in European waters,
and in pressing into service the pre-
historic "Dmitri Donskoi," a windjam-
mer with yards and bowsprit, built in
1888. She has appeared in cable dis
patches as a battleship, or sometimes,
by the simple insertion of a comma, as
two!. These three vessels, with de-
stroyers. are presumably the squadron
waiting in the Red Sea.
Out of all this force it is difficult to
imagine fleet which with any justi-
fication could be rislxed against the VIC.
torious Japanese. 1t seems far more
likely that it was dispatched by gov
eminent compelled to do something to
satisfy public clamor. and that it viii
repeat Canaras historic dash through
the Suez canal and back again.
be- 81 c.s- O.. &c. -s.o
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perfect loyalty required q perfect ceur-
age and Loyalty has always been the
primary human duty OF the japanese.
! Between affection. even natural afTec-
ton. and LOYALTY 4 Sauurai must never
hesitate He was taught 10 sacrifice wife
and child If loyalty demanded it. The
story OF Gerzo. who cut off the head of
his own son and took it 10 the enemy
of his lord in order 70 save the son of
that lord. Is not at all an isolated in
stance in Japanese history And the
story-as it goes on to tell how GenZo.
returning home that night, called TO his
wife as he entered the house: Rejoice,
my wife, our son has proved of service
to his lord touches one of the deepest
fibres in the Japanese character. 1t was
never required OF Samurai to sacrifice
his conscience to his loyalty: merely HIM
self-which in the japanese mind in
Guided his fanily-but both his family
and himself he must be ready to offer
up. His conscience was his own Many
a Samurai who sincerely believed his
master wrong would demonstrate with
him, use every endeavor to persuade
him, and, falling, make the last SUI
prene appeal of his own life's blood 1t
was this duty of utter loyalty which
involved the duty of revenge Revenge
was Justice-Iustice executed on the
wrong-doer: and no man might shrink
from carrying out justice on those who
had wronged his lord. His own wrongs,
including injuries to his wife and chill
dren. he was taught to forgive. but sins
against loyalty demanded justice, not
forgiveness.
If Samurai was taught to forgive his |
own injuries, he was also taught TO de- |
fend his own honor, at all times and at |
all hazards; and as this, to a warlike |
race, was the easier commandment OF
The two, he naturally gave it precedence.
To protect his ma" (name) from all /
aspersions was his continual care and
he most powerful appeal which could
De addressed to him. whether as boy or
nan. was the one, Are you not
:? 1t was customary for a Sa-
mural to pledge his honor in manner
more liberal than our term implies. The
orm of agreement would run thus =
In default of repayment of the sum
ent me, | shall say nothing to being 1
idiculed in public" or, In case | fail
o pay you back, you may call me a
ool' (''baka," the one term of insult
II Japan; and such pledges were con-
idered the surest of guarantees. Honor
vas the pearl of great price to the Sa-
mural, the prize of his earthly existence.
And so to shun shame, or TO win for
mself a name among men, Samurai |
oys were ready to undergo any suffer
lg or privation. 1t was fame, not
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HANNA's GREAT FUNERAL.

CLEVELAND, o. Feb 1.-THE funeral of Senator Hanna
Friday greatest in the history of the city All bust
ness be suspended for the time being
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pANAMA's NEW PRESIDENT.

PANAMA Feb 17Senor Amador has been elected President
of Republic.
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here,
BAD NEWS CONFIRMED.


WASHINGTON, Feb. I7-The of the freezing OF 900
Russian at Baikal has been confirmed
AFTERNOON REPORT.
I6-Three arshlps have been oottieo
at port of Yongampho by the Japanese feet
PETERSBURG, Feb 1o.-A Russian cruiser was acct
dntay explosion CT mine at Port Arthur One
hundred nnety-six of her lost
BERLIN 16-Six hundred Russian soldiers have been
frozen at Lake Bakal They Siberia rein
Far East and caught by the cold
ST PETERSBURG Feb Russian Red Sea feet has
bu This detention of the Red Sea eet
Baltic feet eon and the combined
forces proceed in company the Far East
ROME I6The cruisers Nshin and Kasuga which were
purchased by Japan their from Naples
They the Sasebo Navy Yard
Japan the of great demon
toward the officers of
the British
The daily sentinel., 1904-06-16
Gabbert Is Reversed.

st. Louis, June ID United States
Circuit Judge Thayer, sitting ill
chambers granted writ of habeas
corpus to have Charles H. Meyer,
president of the Western Federation
of Miners, brought before him July 3.
The writ is directed against Gov
ernor Peabody of Colorado. Adjutant
General Bell, and Captain Buckley
Wells. They are cited to appear
with Meyer and show cause why Moy-
er is being restrained Of his liberty.
Attorneys Hawkins and Richards of
Denver laid the matter before Judge
Thayer. Their arguments were that
the prisoners were being held in the
bullpen without law or authority
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Phone Junction Is.
SHERMAN W. MOODY JEWELRY co
Official r. R. Watch Inspectors
and Opticians.
Got a Bigger Graft.

Washington, June 10. Although
the attorney general refuses to deny
or affirm the statement. it is learned
from high sources that it is his inten-
ton to retire from tho cabinet within
the next few days or as soon as his
appointment as United States sena-
tor from the state of Pennsylvania
shall be received from Governor Pen
nypacker. He will be succeeded by
Mr.. Moody, the present secretary of
the navy. 1t is said that afte~ a con-
ference with the president. Attorney
General Knox concluded that his ac-
tion in retiring at once from the de
partment of justice would be in acoor-
dance with the spirit of the constitu-
ton. which provides that each state
shall have two senators aud empowers
the governor to appoint in case of va
cancy.
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Telluride Passive.

Telluride-The declaring off of
martial law in San Miguel county.
was accom- panied with less pomp and
ceremony, than was displayed when
the reign of the military began.
Captain Buckley Wells. accompanied
By four sol diers appeared on Main
street last night at nine o'clock and
after the bugle sounded at the street
corner. began reading the proclama-
ton of Governor James H. Peabody.
declaring martial law at an end.
The proclamation was quietly and
quickly read and the members of
Troop A returned to their quarters.
This morning the members of
Troon A, the only soldiery now in
camp. began packing up their equiD-
ment. which will be stored here for
the future. if the occasion should de-
mand.
The daily sentinel., 1904-06-16
BOUGHT A PET
Local Republicans Got Too Much
Money and Want to Spend 1t.

Yesterday afternoon the purchase
money was paid down for the 9TH
street newspaper plant, by the repre-
per. When the announcement was
made several weeks ago that there
was to be established new Republi-
can paper. in the CITY, the information
was not then given that the old plant
ON 9th street WAS to be absorbed by
the proposed new daily. At that time
there was forfeit up for the pur-
chase of the plant and yesterday the
deal was consummated. Ths amount
paid was 81, 500, much more than the
the desire OF the Republicans for an
organ.
The purchase money was paid down
by George Smith to w. G. Connolly.
Smith representing the Republican
The News plant goes
into the deal, stock being taken by
the proprietors of that plant for their
interest.
There is still an old indebtedness
against the plant, a mortgage being
held against it by Frank Adams, who
loaned money on the old plant when
it was being run as a populist paper.
The new company assumes that in
debtedness.
The major portion of the stock in
the new proposed paper is held by
the office holders of his county in the
Republican ranks and those who hope
to be.
AS purely political organ. un-
adulterated. the new paper will be 1T.
The daily sentinel., 1904-06-16
MARTIAL LAW OFF
Peabody Gets Very Busy Following
Circuit Court Decision.

Denver. June 10 -Governor Pea
martial Law in San Miguel county at
an end. directing the release of the
troops from duty and instructiug Cap
tain Wells. in command of the troops
TO turn over to the civil authorizes
President Meyer of the Western Fed
GRAFTON of Miners, now prisoner in
the bullpen at Telluride.
Governor Peabody says that these
orders were issued before he had any
knowledge of the action today of
Judge Thayer of the United States
Circuit court of appeals at st. Louis
directing that Meyer be produced be-
fore him in st. Louis on July 8. 1t
is understood, however. that the ord
er did not go into effect in San Mig
uel county until 8 O'Clock tonight,
when it was publicly read in Tellu-
ride by Captain Wells.
Governor Peabody declared to a
group of newspaper men at 5 O'Clock
this afternoon that he had not yet
been informed OF the action of Judge
Thayer at st. Louis in the Meyer
case, He further said that orders
to the civil authorities for Meyer s
release had been prepared early today
and telegram sent to Captain Wells
at Telluride this morning to deliver
Meyer to the civil authorities at once.
Attorney General Miller also says
that the orders concerning Meyer
and martial law at Telluride were de-
cided upon early today. About noon
newspaper man, who bad heard of
the st. Louis proceedings through
officials of the Western Federation of
Miners here, appraised the attorney
general of the matter. The latter
hastened TO tho governors Office and
upon returning to his own quarters in
the state house the attorney general
said that he was anxious to find out
whether or not the orders concerning
the Telluride situation had gone forth.
He also said that he had made nc
mention to the governor of the habeas
corpus action. before the United States
court at st. Louis.
The point raised as to whether the
action of the governor today in the
Mover matter places him in con.
tempt of the order of Judge Thaye1
of st. Louis.
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ARE AFTER THEIR SCALPS
Proceedings Instituted Against Inmates
of BaWdy Houses and Shady Places

The trial of Pearl Miller, charged
with being an inmate of bawdy
house was on yesterday afternoon in
the City hall before Justice Byers
Anticipating that the trial would at
tract much attention the City hall
was secured and at the hearing yes
terday afternoon there was large
crowd of interested spectators.
The prosecution is in the lands of
City Attorney Carnahan. The COM
plant was sworn out by Rev. ". W.
Walters of the Christian church. in
the case of Pearl Miller and in the
case of Mrs. Harris, case similar to
the trial to follow that of Pearl Mil
lei. the complainant was Rev. j. w.
Weir.
Samuel n. Wheeler represents the
defendants.
The trial is jury trial aud por-
ton of the afternoon was given over
to the selection of jury.
The jury as finally secured for the
trial consists of James Hards. NJ H.
Loeffier, Allen Mcclure. H. @. Buck
lin. Edward Bevier and A. j. Peck.
Fred Diehl. carpenter, was called
as the first witness. He had worked
on the house. which is charged with
being bawdy house and he told of
The daily sentinel., 1904-06-16
Another Last Straw"

When Charles II. Meyer
the president of the Western Fedora
tion of Miners leaves Telluride. he
will not be free man, but intsead
his departure will only mean tran
sfer from one bullpen to another.
This forenoon a warrant, charging
him with aiding and abetting insur-
rection was issued in Teller county
and Immediately was telephoned to
Sheriff Rutan. of San Miguel county.
Sheriff Rutan will hold Meyer un-
til the arrival of the deputies from
tho Cripple Greek district, when he
will be turned over to them.
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its construction.
George Brooks, also a carpenter,
worked OH the house and corroberated
the testimony of Diehl They told
of there being a dance hall in the
building aud the manner in which
house was planned was vastly differ
ent according to their story from the
average residence.
The case was continued over from
yesterday afternoon until this morning
at 10 O'Clock.
The City hall was too crowded yes
terday to accommodate the crowds
that it was expected would attend
the trial of Peal Miller and the
Court house was secured.
This room was crowded TO suffoca-
tion by men, women and some pretty
70 lng boys, to hear the testimony of
the various witnesses for the prosecu-
tion and defense.
All the day has been occupied in
listening to the testimony of witness
es for one side OIL the other and vary
ing are the comments heard ON the
proceedings as whole.
While some of the church people
condemn the actions taken by their
ministers, a large number applaud it.
The trial will possibly be concluded
today.
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The daily sentinel., 1904-06-16
GREATEST BATTLE
OF Eastern War Anticipated in At
tack on Lao Yang.

London, June 16.-That the long
expected attack on Lao Yang has
begun probably simultaneously with
the final attack on Port Arthur. seems
more than probable from news ar
irving today from both jap and Rus
sian sources. The fact that General
Kuroki is advancing on Port Arthur
in force from three directions is
learned, but there are no details.
But that the beginning of the great
est land battle since Sedan is at hand
seems to be beyond doubt.
The daily sentinel., 1904-06-16

Stationery of all kinds at the G.
Y. Store.
The daily sentinel., 1904-06-16
NegreSS Lynched.

Lebanon Junction. Ky.-Mrs. Mary
Thompson, colored, last night killed
John Thompson, wealthy white far
mer. During the night she was TAX
en- from the Jail and hanged. She
weighed 255 pounds. The rope broke
and she started to ruu away. The
mob fired fusilade and she fell rid
died with bullets.
The daily sentinel., 1904-06-16
$50 Lives Lost.

New York-This afternoon, accord
ing to the best authority obtainiable,
it has been definitely found out that
450 have lost their lives in the burn
ing of the Slocum, on the East river
and that the number may run up to
1000.
The daily sentinel., 1904-06-16
Will Investigate.

WashinRton-A rigid investigat ion
by the public authorities has been or
dered by Secretary Courtelou. of the
department of Commerce and Labor,
of the horrible accident on the East
river yesterday
The daily sentinel., 1904-06-16

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-09
MASS OF SOLDERING RUINS.
Desolation of Baltimore's Former Bust
ness pistrict-Soldiers Pace Streets.

A far different scene was presented to
the people of Baltimore when the shadows
of night fell last evening. What had been
a mass of flame and smoke the night be-
fore was reduced to smoldering ruins. A
bright glow, which became more and more
brilliant toward the southern portion of
the burned district, could be seen in the
heavens at all times Great clouds of
smoke and columns of white steam rose
here and there along the vast space that
had been swept by the fire. People without
passes signed by Gen. Lawrason Riggs or
his adjutant general were not permitted to
get within two blocks of the burned sec
ton at any time during the night, and the
issue of passes was suspended at IL o'clock
Business District Dark.
All of the streets in the business section
of the city were dark and street railroad
traffic was suspended on all Of the street
car lines which led through Baltimore
street or other thoroughfares over which
the fire had passed. Toward midnight a
new danger was added to the situation.
The company which supplies much of the
lower part of Baltimore with illuminating
gas found some trouble in the pipes about
II o'clock and turned Off the gas at the
works. The fault was corrected in about
half an hour and the gas was turned on
again.
Many people in the section supplied from
this Office had left their lights burning
when they retired, and after half an hour
the company hurriedly called on the police
to notify such persons to turn on the gas.
and gas was found flowing freely from the
Jets In the sleeping rooms. No cases Of
asphyxiation were reported up to $3.50
O'Clock this morning. however. and diliaent