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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-02-06
ONLY PLAIN Language

The cable company this afternoon re-
ceived notice to accept messages for
Japan, Korea, Seoul, Chemulpo, For
mosa, and Fusan only in plain language
and at sender's risk. The japanese ad-
ministration defines plain language"
as being in all Japanese, all English or
all French.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-02-06
FRONT is
VERY BUSY NOW

The S. 5. Algoa the big freighter of
the Pacific Mail s. S, Co. is now re-
ported to be out q days from Hong
Kong bound for Honolulu. She has
not been in this port for several years
She has been in the government SER
vice between Manila and Oriental ports.
She is probably to bring the accumu-
lation of Honolulu freight from Orien-
tai ports
The barkentine Amaranth will be
through discharging coal by Tuesday
She will then load 100 tons as ballast
and sail for Puget Sound for orders.
The cargo of coal on the Chilian bark
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-02-06
LECTuRE PosTPONED.

Owing to the death of Mrs. William
A. Bryan, wife Of the president of the
Young Mems Research club, the lecture
by Mrs. DR.. Mary Robert Smith at
Punahou college, has been postponed
for one week from next Tuesday
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-02-06

The auction rooms of Jas. F. Morgan
on Kaahumanu street have been crowd
ed today as a large number Of sales Of
land were made. The majority of the
land sold was under foreclosure Of
mortgage.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-02-06
WAR NOW
TO BEGIN
Associated Press Gable to the Star.

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 6-Admra Alexeh has the Rus
reply Rosen who has delivered Japan believed that
negotiations will end the reply unacceped by Japan Baron
Kurno the Japanese Minister here preparing leave for London
The Japanese legation here thinks that R1ssa reply unsatisfactory
Japan 1t is feared that the Russo Japanese conflict will be followed
by an outbreak possibly involving European powers.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-02-06
SALE BEGINS MONDAY.

The immense sale of comforters, bed
spreads, blankets, cotton and linen
towels and Turkish bath towels an
nounced by Sachs Dry Goods Co. be-
gins Monday morning. Bonahde reduc-
tions without reserve.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-02-06
REMOVAL.

A. B. Arleigh & Co. have taken over
the stock of books and fine stationery
of the VIM, c. Lyon Co., Ltd, and will
occupy their store Tuesday February
9th.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-02-06

DIscLAIMs REsPoNsIRILITY.

G. w. A. Hapai of Hilo disclaims any
responsibiliy y for that luau to Treasurer
Kepoikai at Senator ]. T. Browns. Mr..
Hapai says that he was simply there
as a guest and did not contribute in
any way toward the expenses of the
entertainment
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-02-06
KOREA IS IN INSURRHCTI0N
Press Gable to the Star.

ressC to
SEOUL Korea Feb GA serious occurred here today
large people involved the row.
killed One Russian severely wounded.
An nsurrecon has broken 90 miles north of this city The
projects residence has been destroyed by the rioters Troops will prob
ably be dispatched to the of the trouble.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-02-06

;ntine Andromede is understood to be-
long to ]. ]. Morse and Company of
San Francisco. The cargo has not
been disposed of yet but it is expected
that the sale will be completed in a
day or so and the vessel move into the
discharging berth.
The American fourmaster John Ena
now has about 1900 tons of sugar
aboard for Delaware Breakwater. She
will follow the bark Foohng suey into
berth at the elevators for the remand
er of her cargo.
The bark Foohng Suey hauled over
to the Railway wharf this morning to
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-02-06

Twenty-Five cents pays for a Want
ad In the Star. A bargain.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-02-06
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, 1904-02-06
San Franeisco Examin

The followir figures are taken from
the Semi-Annual Statement Of the Pho.
neer Building and Loan Association:
Total Cancella tiOn
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-02-06
FORMER DIRECTORS OF
Hama PLANTATION SUED
Associated Press Gable to the Star.

SAN FRANCISCO Feb 6The Hama Plantation Company has
brought through President Heman against the board
directors for $7Ooo alleged be due stockholders damages
of mismanagement of the affairs of the corporation
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08
MOLINE, ILLINOIS.

There will be scissors social at
the A. M. r. church parlors Wednes.
day evening. Every one is expected
to bring pair Of scissors.
Mr. F. Belmont Jones has accepted
the position as chef at the Kimbal
house Of Davenport, one of the lead
ing hotels Of the tri-cities. ~.
Mrs. J. l.. Jones, Mrs. r. H. Pollard
and little daughter Robert ate New
Years dinner with Mr.. and Mrs. Rob-
ert Bradley and family. tH,-.
Quite q number Of Moline people
attended the reception given by the
Violet club at the home of Mrs, Chas
Lewis Of Davenport New Years.
I Mr.. James Lewis, familiarly known
as Uncle Jimmie, is quite Ill at his
home in East Moline.
Mrs. Inghram and and Mrs. Robert
Bradley attended a reception at Mrs.
Vim. Moore's, given in honor of their
friend from Topeka.
Mrs. Henry Burris and daughter,
Miss Grace, were callers in Moline
last week. ..s p.
The Moline Protective League met
at Rev. Searcy's the evening Of Janu-
ary S. 1t being regular election the
following officers we're elected: Presi-
dent, Mr.. VIM. Make; vice president,
Mr.. H. c. Walkup; secretary. Mr.. r.
H. Pollard; assistant secretary, Mrs.
r. Phoenix; treasurer, Mr.. B. Make;
executive committee, Mrs. R. Pollard,
chairman, Mrs. VIM. Make. Mrs. R.
Phoenix Mr.. Jas. Colquit and Mr.. G.
B. Walkup.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08
NEWTON ITEMS.

Everybody enjoyed very pleasant
Christmas and New Years.
The entertainment at the church
Christmas eve was success. A
Christmas house and Santa Claus was
the sole amusement for the little
children. *r.s r
Santa Claus presented little Edgar
Pillow with a rifle and and the next
morning he prepared to go hunting,
when he started he set his rifle down
and the trigger caught on his overcoat
and was discharged, shooting him in
the arm, but prompt attention was
given him and the bullet located and
taken from him. He is getting along
nicely
Those on the sick list are Mrs. Mar
garet Hays, SYLVIA Fine, Miss Flor or
ence Miller and little Arthur Fine.
Mr.. land Mrs. David Waldron OF
Savannah, Mo-, have been visiting Tor
the past week with Mrs. Hester Wat
son.
There was family reunion at MT
and Mrs. l.. Mays Christmas day, and
they all enjoyed a big dinner. The
out of town guests were Mr.. and Mrs
Henry Robinson Of Huntsville. Mo.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Fisher and baby
and Mr.. David Mays Of Des Moines
Messrs. Will Miller Of Colfax and
Stephen Anderson OF Buxton visited
over Sunday with friends.
Mrs. Mary Miller entertainer MT
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08
W. w. WILLIAMS FOR ALDERMAN

The cut Of Mr.. w. w. Williams az
presented by his friends, is candidate
for alderman OF the Third ward. Mr..
Williams is one Of the Oldest and most
highly respected citizens of this city,
and one Of the best business men in
Des Moines; having several business
interests. by age and experience he
would make an excellent councilman.
He is an excellent gentleman and
would add much dignity 10 the Office.
He does not seek the office himself,
but the business men and his many
friends are railing to push his candi-
dacy. He was candidate few years
ago for county treasurer against John
Mckay, and came in one or two votes
getting the nomination. With that
exception Mr.. Williams has never
asked to hold any political Office. Thus
he would get into the office with clean
hands, broad experience and conserva-
tive judgment to conduct the affairs in
the city; as he is so successful with his
many business interests He is true
and trusty friend to the colored race,
and they can feel assured that he will
give them justice if he succeeds.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

Mr.. W. H. Brereton is strong can.
didate for alderman-at-larve OF East
Des Moines, Lee Township. Mr..
Brereton is contractor and has lived
in East Des N Moines for many years by
his hard work, honesty integrety and
good judgment he has succeeded. he
was nominated and elected member of
the council from the 9th ward four
years ago. and reelected two years
ago and his work as a councilman has
been recorded for every one to inyes.
tigate. He is honest, sincere and
conscientious in the support of what
he believes to be right. He is con.
sidered one of the strongest members
of the present council. His many
friends are working bard for bis sue
cess and they will appreciate anything
that may be done in his behalf.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08
rs JUSTICE SLEEPING?

In another part of the paper the
cut of one of our young girls, who,
on account of color, was prevented
from entering the musical contest of
the Eistedfodd, given here last week
and will also see another strong edi-
torial by our good friend and editor,
Mr.. John J. Hamilton, in which he
brings out verv strong points. After
a very careful investigation by the
editor in ascertaining the real facts
in this case, we found that Miss
Fields music teacher has been in
formed by the judges in charge
of the Eisteddfod that colored
contestants We're excluded from the
contest. Her professor did not ascer-
tain facts from men who had this in
charge except from some OF the
indges. and after he had told Miss
Fields that it might be very embar-
RAISING.
1t also came to our knowledge that
Professor George /. Holt had made
application to enter but received a
similar statement. which would lead
one to believe that the Des Moines
Cambro Musical Esteddfod does have
some prejudice in the matter of col
ored contestants. If such is true, the
ideas of the majority of the cultured
people who comprise this Esteddfod,
it can never ACCOMPLISH it's original
object, namely. to give a hearty en-
couragement for the higher excellency
to be brought out by man either in
musical. oratory or art 1t is indeed
deplorable thing when educated and
professional people in those higher
arts would treat the colored line. If
this is what free America stands for,
there is no opening, no opportunity.
no inspiration, nothing for mankind
to advance in if their skin happens
to be of particular color. We
have been taught that merit, skill
and ability rather than color prejudice
was the policy of educated artist.
1t is indeed pity after all the strug-
gle that our race has had to equal ana
in many cases excel, the hardship
they have gone through, and when
an opportunity comes to demonstrate
their efficiency in those higher lines
of culture they are precludeh from
entering Indeed it is a sad blow to
education. It is backward step IN
the line Of civilization It is a very
dangerous hypocricy, and If ] thought
that America would some day close
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08
their child!

Poor Marguerite! She played
too we'll. The judges in the
other room agreed that ''No. 1"
was not second, but first; and
that perilous eminence of merit
brought the thirteen-year.old
child face to face with the tragic
truth that no matter how faith
fully and earnestly and success
fully she might strive to express
the music in her soul, she could
not get just recognition Of her
work in free America.
Ihold that such injustice cam
not be practiced without reacting
on the country that tolerates it.
The laws Of the Republic of Art
and Letters are inexorable.
Merit must be recognized and re-
warded. If it is repressed and
smothered, progress dies.
Theodore Roosevelt, in enter
tanning a colored football player
at Albany and welcoming Booker
T. Washington to his table IN
Washington, proved himself the
true gentleman-the worthy ex-
.ponent of the merit system in
manhood as we'll as in public
service-the representative OF
genuine Americanism. The
South, in assailing him for enter
tanning one of the greatest think
ers and orators of the age at the
White House, simply wrote itself
down as crude and undeveloped.
JOHN ]. HAMILTON,
Editor of Des Moines Daily News
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

In our last issue we published q very
unique invitation and promised to tell
our readers to-day who the author was.
There were three young Misses who
gave the party, but not one Of them
would tell our representative who the
poet laureate was, but the Misses
Rachel Elliot. Cassie Spears. Francis
Walker is the trio that gave the party
1t sos ard street last Thursday night
TO bid adieu to the old year and. well
come the new year. It was nearly one
O'Clock ere 81 The guests had departed
pet mono were sorry for pleasant
evening had been spent playing whist
and dancing furnished amusement for
those present. Mrs. L. J. Shelton IS.
,sisted in serving refreshments.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08
j. F. McKEoN FOR ALDERMAN.

In this issue appears the announce
ment card of Mr.. j. f. McKeon who is
a candidate for alderman Of the Second
ward, subject to the decision Of the
Republican voters. Mr.. McKeon was
born in our city in 1875, and has lived
here all his ife-seyenteen years resi-.
dent of the Second precinct of the
Second ward. He has always been an
active, hard working republican; !;
working for other men to secure posi-
tions and hasa never .tbUfoaa asked or
held any political positions himself.
when the Spanish-Anerican war broke
out, young McKeon rendered his SER
vice to the Government, and enlisted
from Des Moines as volunteer of the
10Th Company Signal Corps. He was
formerly telegraph operator, but for
the last tive years has been clerk in
the Utica Clothing Store He was
educated in our common and public
schools and is well qualified for said
position. He believes that al city con.
tracts should be let TO the lowest re.
sponsible bidder, except bidders who
hold city offices, and he believes that
contracts should be carried out in ex-
act terms according to speciics tions,
and that no contract should be let to
our city officers during the life of their
Office. He is q friend TO the common
people and will treat all fairly if elect
ed. His many friends are working
hard for his nomination.. %
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08
THE WRONG DONE
MARGUERITE FIELD.

Every lover of justice who is
uninfluenced by race prejudice
must revolt at the treatment of
young Marguerite Field of this
city by the musical experts who
awarded her the honors in a con-
test and, after learning that she
was a colored girl, reversed their
decision.
believe the judges had no
choice in the matter, being bound
by a rule excluding colored con-
testants, regardless of merit; but
I am opposed to such unjust rules
and wish that every organization
having such fundamental laws
would abolish them.
This case appeals to the SYM
pathies of all right-minded per-
sons. Here was talented child
brought up among white neigh
bors and attending the same pub
lie school as the children she
played with. To the credit of
Irving school, she was accorded
the best Of treatment there. It
was a shock to the girl to hear
that a quartette had been exclud-
ed on account of color, and she
instinctively shrank from enter
ing contest where this question
might be raised against her, too;
but her parents, proud of her
abilities, urged her to enter, hold
ing up the hope that she might
be second. Can any parent blame
them for desiring such honors for
their child?
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Hudlin enter
tanned the Appomattox Whist Clnb last
Friday night, their home was beauti-
ful decorated holly. evergreens, car
nations, vocal and instrumental solos
with dancing and playing cards were
enjoyed. During the evening the club
members aiternated; II serving frsppe.
ice cream and cake was served. A few
invited friends were present to share
the hospitality of the clab. The mem
bers as they are all good entertainers,
it is useless to say pleasant evening
was spent.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08
wELKER WINS PRIZE.

Boston, Mass, Jan. ESPECIAL. y
Announcement was made today by the
Harvard university facalty of several
scholarship awards in the medical
school. The Lewis and Harriet Hay
den scholarship OF 5000 is divided be-
tween Leo Edward Weiker, Phi. B. OF
Colfax, and J. g. Trimble Of Nashville.
Welker is graduate Of Iowa college
in the GLASS Of 1908 and il in his frst
wear at the medical school.
Welker was prominent ia Grinnell
athletics. He played halfback on the
football team and was a speedy bicycle
rider in the days when such contests
were included in the state meets.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

The Iowa legislature will meet next
Monday and there are a large number
Of colorel candidates for the cloak
room. Those who are here now and
are working very hard in the senate
are jeff Logan of Polk county, VIM.
Thompson Of Wapello county, Preston
Irwin Of Lucas county, Sylvester
Johnson of Decatur county. In the
horse cloak room are R. N. Hyde OF
Polk county, I. M. Morgan OF Wood.
bury county, Harry Burnaugh OF
Henry county. c. H. Comley OF Web
ster. Albert Walker of Marshall coun.
ty. c. w. Carter of Lucas county. Jeff
irwin of Warren county, Fred Wright
of Scott county, Henry Jones OF Lu-
cas- county. Messrs. Morgan. Ihomp-
son and Jones are not here, but their
members are working for them.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08
GALESBuRG RIPPLETS.

~ e
Oar city is in mourning over the death
of Mrs. Free and Mrs. Eenry wife and
daughter of our post-u aster, they were
vlctems of the Chicago catastrophe.
The e. u. o. q. f. held their iustalla-
ton New Years evening at the Trades
Assembly Hall. MI. William Ousley pre-
sided, on account of the fire in Chicago
Congressman Prince could not be present
Rev. ]. H. Ferribes spoke upon the sub
ject of human spirit. All seemed to en-
Joy themselves. Miss Eva Welcome read
Emancipation Proclamation, solo by Miss
Mamie Wilchy, also Mrs. Stella Boulder.
We are glad to know our pastors wife
Mrs. Ferribee is improving In health.
Lawrence Ferribe spent q few days In
Chicago during the holidays.
Watch meeting at the A. M. E. church
was largely attended mostly BY young
people, . social was had the first part OF
the evening. at IL 80 all Joined in singing
and speaking.
Mesdames Eli Grant Mary Brown and
Miss Brown OF Knoxville attended SER
vices At the A. M. E. church Sunday. .
William Washington presented hla
wife with new piano Christmas,
Mrs. Susan Richardson Of Chicago who
formerly lived here is very sick at that
place She lived sixty years in one house
here, she was > very interesting old lady
to talk to.
The Household of Ruth held their elec-
ton last week.
The g. u. @ u. F. installed the follow
iIg Officers: N. G. Henry Wells; V. &.
W. D. Smith; N, +. John hopkins; P. N.
F. James Shoots; I. IN. q. Frank Shoots;
Advocate, Joe Timms; Chaplain, John
Gogan Treasure, Chas McGrucer; P 8.
John Britton, C.tS.jU u Davis. ss
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08
Mrs. Eliza Brown spent Christmas

Mrs. Eliza Brown spent Christmas
in keokuk
Mrs. B. T. Lewis received the sad
news Of her fathers death, Talbert
Turner, of st. Louis.
Nora Grayson, Henrietta Under
wood went to Ottumwa New Years
day. Z. \. ss
Mr.. John Martin spent Christmas
week in Abba and Buxton.
U. s. Jones, Ed. Butler and Henry
Jones attended the rally in Oskaloosa
on New Years day.
Mrs. Anna Davis spent few days
in Buxton last week.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. P. A.
Reed burned down Saturday night.
Mr.. Will Gordon and Mr.. Richard
son were in town one day this week
from Durfy mines.
Miss Maddie Swailey returned Tues
day from Oskaloosa to the sick bed
of her grandmother.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

The name OF Hon, John MacVicar Is
again announced as aEcandidate . for
mayor of our city, and his thousands
of admiriug and enthusiastic friends
are glad to rally around his banner
once again. de is q self-made young
man, who by his hard work, good judg-
ment and fair dealing, has won the
respect of his acquaintance. His
honor is beyond questioning, his good
judgment and executive ability is sell
dom equaled, much less surpassed.
His past record, that he served the
people Of Des Moines as Mayor for two
terms, four years, is an open book; He
has always championed the common
peoples cause. He opposed corporate
franchise and municipal grants to
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08
pRocL AVIATION EMANCIPATION

PROCL AMAIlON EMANC1pAGl0N.
The Burns M. e. church under the
auspices of the literary society cele-
brated this event the 6rst of January.
The following programme was render
ed: Song led by Rev. Q. A. Johnson,
LET our Flag Wave, but never over a
Slave;" Invocation, Rev. FL. McCrav
en-; Song by all, "God will answer
Prayer Proclamation of Emancipa-
tion, read by L. Fl. s. Brown; Emanci-
asion hymn lead by Rev. 0, A. job n
son; Emancipation Proclamation Sup
plimentary, II. R. Wright; Song, my
Country 'Tis Of Thee Address, s. Joe
Brown: Quintet, led by Miss Fannie
Estell; Auto Harp solo, Mr.. P. Jack
son; Bonfire kindled, Rev. Walker and
continued to burn, bucause the follow
ing speakers furnish the kindiing;
Wright, L. Brown, j.. B. Rush. s. Joe
Brown and Rev. o. A. johnson. The
church was crowded with young people
and the programme was enjoyed by all
present Re.. G. A, johnson. presi-
dent; Fannie r. Estell Secretary.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

Married at s12 Park street last Thurs
day evening, Mr.. VIM. Robinson to
Miss Georgie Whitfield both of this
city. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. T. y. Griffith and only few in
innate friends was present, The
groom is employed at the Victoria ho.
tel. We wish them success.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

working for the parties, success and
interest. BY his courteous treatment
as sheriff he has made many friends,
and since the withdraw Of the present
mayor as candidate many people of
tins city are focking to his support.
If Mr.. Mattern is successful he will
treat all classes Of people with due
consideration and just recognition.
His many friend are working hard for
his nomination and will be glad to re.
ceive any support that may be given.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

1t is our good fortune this week to
present the cut of ex-sheriff George
Mattern who is a candidate for mayor,
subject to the decision of the republi-
can primaries. Mr.. Mattern is one of
the best known men in the city and
county, having held the office of sheriff
for four years, prior to that time he
owned coal and feed Office on the
East Side, where he lives, He is .
true and tried republican, always
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

The benefit bali that was given at
Hansen's Hall last Thursday night for
Geo. Taylor was we'll attended. Mr..
John MoClain was foor manager. II
was after one o'clock before the man
dolin club played Home Sweet Home.