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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-12-17
PeOnage System
In The South

the state department justice develop the fact that many oegn-
who have been brought maintain by the Representatives
of the Immigration agents are today Others kept in
chain gang not for criminal but for alleged debt
The records of the department well those CT the depart
men OF Justice it is claimed are filed this kind
complaints Investigated from Florida Mississippi and
several have been found III three
instances and although extraordinary
huenc hush the matter for fear that the tide of nm
grafton will be turned away from the Southern states
1t like page Dickens stories OF Fleet Prison read
being like Mississippi where there nfanl-
providing that agricultural aborer who fails fulfill the
strict letter of his be held service and he persist
emily his Indebtedness may be convicted by
mary process to the chain gang. .. ..; ....
There Italian immigrants who have been
enough speak English who working the gang
Mississippi charged with criminal oense than failure fulfill
the of written in the English language explained
them by interpreter and which they signed with
An archaic machinery which designed keep negroes work
has been turned these foreigners The the hands
of natives The jury all white living vicinity and
in sympathy with the planter lumbeman who seeks
aborers Italians and gans other Europeans generally
ignorant of English entirely cannot under
stand the proceedings
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-12-17
SELF-INTEREST.

A real estate firm had lots for sale il
a new suburban addition The young
enthusiastic member was writing the
advertisement, eloquence flowing from
his pen. He urged intending pur-
chasers to seize the passing moment
Napoleon not only met the opoor.
tunity, he created it,
The senior partner read this line in
the advertisement slowly and carefully
This fellow Napoleon, he observed
quizzically, whats the use of ad-
vertising him with our money!"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-12-17
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They were making a special collec-
ton in Kansas church, Old Mr.. Budd
who never gave more than two cents,
was seen to place a slip of paper in
the box. The deacon could not help
whispering to him:
This is indeed generous, Brother
Budd as he hurried down the aisle.
well, hope youu not think it's a
dollar BILL for it amt. It's a reCeipted
bill for the kerosene the church forgot
to pay me for last year.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-12-17

Peonage among colored people
in the South always has existed to
a greater or less extent, and sew
eral prosecutions have been insti-
tuted on that account, but it has
remained for the Austr0-FIungarian
and Italian governments, through
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-12-17
SIMPLE AND LOGICAL

a teacher observed what he thought
lack Of patriotic enthusiasm in one
OF the boys under his instruction.
Now, Tommy" said he tell us
what you would think if you saw the
Stars and Stripes waving over the field
of battle.
Il should think was the logical
reply Of Thomas, that the wind was
blowing"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-12-17
OPEN TO PROPOSALS.

After Saturdays experience we ina
CINE that if any good old lady should
offer Harvard $S,OOO,OOO on condition
OF abstinence from participation in in
tercollegiate athletics the proposal
would receive very serious considera-
tiOn.-COlumbus Journal.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-12-17

Fine Job Printing. Star once.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-12-17
Congress Wants
No Interference
stand the proceedings

afraid mcdde money situation But decided
to legislation regard national lawmakers
interference President unmaabe hints
dropped that effect Any financial currency Legislation will
shaped and rounded form by Congress and by the admnra
ton Anything like attempt through currency
sure under the guise that it supported by the administration will
suit IS declared in the utter and dismal failure of that bill The
leaders will respectful
White House and the Secretary Of the Treasury will
to conferences which them in the position of following the
ship of the White House
is pointed out that the necessity for currency legislation does
arise from great popular demand like that
ton when the leaders whipped into line for what
ton wanted.
There far evidences that President will desire an adj
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-12-17

Fine Job Printing, Star once,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-12-17
An Earnest Plea
For Postal Banks

ter bookkeeping supervised by permanent official corresponding to
the general superintendent great manufacturing copoao "
are declared necessary for the good OF the service
The report shows receipts OF the department Tor the h
wear ending Tune oIQo7 have been SI83585ooo with eeo
lures of o288S showing deficiency Of So6532S2 Inc den
cheney little more that of 1897, which was $H4II779
After arguing encouragement thrift that would be en
ed by postal savings the Postmaster General calls attention "
the benefits to be derived the way increased circulation OF cur
encv if the by postal savings banks were to provide
place of deposit free any possibility Of doubt suspicion Tor V
sums money which might otherwise be boarded and kept OUT OF
circulation through ignorance lack of confidence
He recommends money order postofces be designated pos
tai savings banks deposits of minimum OF 81 such depo
sits to be limited $780, the draw interest cent the money
TO be exempt from demand detention under legal processes
against Deposition That the money deposited in the postal say
ngs banks channels of trade authority asked to
place banks which Government repositories IN
the States where deposited in the postottces
called the fact that postal savings banks would
encourage the foreign deposit his earnings in this country
because accumulated hundred dollars nc will not be
merely interest but will possibly seek to
the he acquires real property here he
conservative citizen actively interested IN the affairs
the places himself and his dependents
likelihood becoming public charges Should however
his earnings remain in the postal savings banks the fact that he has
an interest something stake will tend to make
desirable citizen
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-12-17

An earnest plea for the estab-
lishment Of postal savings banks
and extension Of the parcels post
service is made in the annual re-
port of Postmaster General Meyer
received in the last mail More up
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-12-17

A dispatch from Washington
dated December IS, stated that
there was little chance of any fin
ancial legislation during the pres
ent short session of Congress. From
statements made by leaders in both
houses it appears that the law-mak-
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-12-17
w. G. Irwin &CO., Ltd
SUGAR FACTORS, COMMISSION AGENTS
AGENTS FOR

AGENTS FOR
O. eaniC Steamship Co., san Francisco,
Cal.
Western Sugar RSfininG Co., San Fran
cisco, Cal
Baldwin Locomotive Works, PhAadeI-
phia, Pa.
Eewall Universal MN Co., Manufac-
turers OF National Cane Shredder,
New York, N, z
Pacific OIL Transportation Co.. San
Francisco, Cal.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-15

evidence of the "rottenness of the East Haven and Morris Cove line in it's combination. As a matter of fact no such agreement was ever entered into and the Consolidated railway has been forced through its attorneys to admit | it. But nevertheless the story has
 been made to do it's work as a part on- fly of the general assault on the East Haven and Morris Cove line.
 In conclusion it should be again stated that MT. sperry is in no combi- nation either directly or indirectly. He lis alone. He has no lobby He is hon.
 est and s,neele in his purpose. It has
 been finely investigated and it's hones-
 ty has been proven as can be attested
 by numerous representatives, who have
 signed a public letter Iii it's behalf. His
 measure must either stand or fall on
 is merits and if the legislature sees fit to regret the present. petition it means that this undeveloped portion
 of the state of Connecticut will remain
 undeyeloped for the Consolidated rail- road will never build it and it is
 doubtful f any otker individual will
 again attempt it.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-15
Knew More Than the judge.

Justice Maule, one of the greatest ju. dicial wits of England, had doubts as to the credibility of a witness on one occasion, and the man declared that he had been welded to truth from in- fancy. That may be-" said the justice, ''but the question is how long have you been divorced| A little girl was q witness before him, and he proceed ed to ascertain whether she knew the nature of an oath. The child in an- swer to questions said she would go to heaven if she told the truth, but would go to the other place if she told lies. Are you sure of that, my dear?" Jus tice Maule asked. "Yes, sir, quite sure" Let her be sworn" said the court; "she knows more than 1 do."
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chanqed His Mind.

A man went to a boxing instructor and asked him hoy much he would charge him for twenty-five lessons, The instructor told him his terms, and the lessons commenced. After two les sons the pupil, who was somewhat the worse for wear, remarked to the pro- lessor: You see, l wanted to take enough lessons so that 1 could learn enough about the manly art to lick q man. I've changed my mind now. I guess l will send the fellow down to take the rest of the lessons"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-15
Brief Mention.
High water to-day, 12:5O a. m.

High water to-day, 12:5o a. m.
 Clarence J. Hollis, formerly collector for the starin Transportation line, has recently secured position as salesman for Reckitt & Sons, Ltd, of New York city.
 The choir of the Westville Methodist church will render a special service of praise at the evening services at the church next Sunday.
 The class of 1907 of the Westville grammar school will hold an outing Saturday. The day will be spent in picnicking on West Rock and will be one of the last gatherings of the class before graduation.
 Last Friday, May 10, marked the ff- ty-eighth anniversary of the marriage of MT. and Mrs. John Spencer, of Bran ford. Both are hale and hearty, bright dllC GlGGlSs
 This afternoon in the library at Mt. Carmel there will be. a sale of fancy and useful articles, and grab-bag for the children. The sale is for the bene- fit of the library and will be held from 3 until g.
 A regular meeting of Auxiliary No. 12, A. o. H., will be held this evening in K. of c. hail. Chapel street. The completion of the initiatory work will take place and important business is to be transacted.
 Ground will be broken on June 1 for the new rectory for St. Mary's parish, It will be of three stories and of brick and stone trimmings It will be erect ed on Hillhouse avenue south of the church, on the site now occupied by the Robinson house and on land addt- tional to that.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-15
How a Fox Eaoaned.

Tn the West Somerset country a fox was hunted right down to the seashore, and to the surprise of every one he swan boldly out to sea. The hounds were taken away, and after some min utes the fox swan back, landed, shook himself and trotted quietly away The master decided that his life was to be spared, and he was hunted no more that day.-Country Life.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-15
ANNUAL MEETING
 OF }. A.R. CHAPTER
Reports Show Past Year a Prosperous and Bene-
 ficial One.
WITH MEMORIAL FUND
M. Merriman Abbott Schol- arship May be Estab-
 lished at Yale.

The annual meeting of the Mary Clap Wooster chapter, D. A. R., was held at the Foot Guard armory on Whiting street yesterday afternoon. The attend arce was unusually large, The annual report of the regent, Mrs. ?. F Knous, the recording secretary; Miss Florence J. Graham, the treasurer; Mrs. c. c, Treat, the registrar Miss Jane F. Bushnell, and the historian, Mrs. c. W. Lewis, were read The librarian $ and the chaplain's report was read by Mrs Henry Champion. They show that the past year had been very prosperous and beneficial one. Mrs F. E. Street will make a business report at the June meeting.
 A gift of $2OO for educational work was announced The donor is Mrs. F. w. Benedict. The chapter has an in- terest in Maryville college in Tennes- see and also in the Sheffield boys liter- ary institute and money ts appropriate ed annually for these institutions The college in Tennessee is maintained for the benefit of poor mountaineers of revolutionary descent
 Five reports from as many members of the chapter who attended the last continental congress in Washington were read and much enjoyed The la- dies who made the reports were Mrs. x. F Knous, Mrs, w VI Rodman Miss Jane F, Bushnell, Mrs. c. N, Messenger and Mrs. John H, Keeler.
 The election of regents and record ing secretary and board of manage ment resulted in the choice of the fol- lowing
 First vice president Mrs. Albert s. Holt
 Second vice regent Mrs. C. Berry Peets.
 Recording secretary Mrs. sidney P Butler
 Board of management Mrs, C. &. Barnum, Mrs, F A Monson, Mrs. G, B. Salisbury, Mrs G r. Burgess.
 Announcement was made at the meet ing of d movement for the purpose of raising money for the erection of a memorial for Miss Mary Merriman Ab- bolt, and the members of the chapter were asked to help raise the fund which 1t is hoped will reach $5,000 Mrs George Newcomb and Mrs Frederick E. Street were chosen Co receive tue funds collected in this city, It is suggested that the money raised for the proposed memorial be devoted to establishing a scholarship in the de- partment of education of Yale uniyersi- ty, to be known as the Mary Merr,man Abbott scholarship. for the support ot Ia student of the history and theory of education
 In awarding this scholarship prefer ence would be given to g Connecticut woman
 1t is one of Miss Abbotts long cher- ished hopes that such a department would be opened in connection with the university and she spared no effort to stimulate interest in it.
 President Hadley authorized the statement that Yale has made arrange ments to organize a department of ed- ucation as soon as a suitable man can be found for its headshp, and that a gift of S5,000 for an endowed scholar ship in memory of Mary Merriman Ab- bolt would be accepted with apprecia- tion of the fitness of this tribute to the memory of one who in herself So well exemplified the best qualities of stu dent and teacher,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-15
BY FORMER pAsTon.
Lecture by Rev. Mir, Cutten, nt Howard
 Avenue Baptist Church.

On the evening of Friday May l7, d lecture will be delivered at the How ard Baptist church at 7.45 by Dr. George B. Cutten of Corning, N. Y, en- titled 'Funnybone" Admission 25c
 Dr. Cutten was a former pastor of this church and his friends will be glad to hear of his visit to the city An iu- formal reception will be held at the church from to 7:45 in order that all may have an opportunity to meet him.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-15
competition Too Keen For Him.

A farmer during a long continued drought invented a machine for water ing his fields. The very first day while he was trying 1t there suddenly came n downpour of rain. He put away his machine.
 Its no use" he said; Eye can dae naething nooadays without competi ton. ."-Scottish Nights.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-15
Ehe Snnrna1 aud Gnnrter
Wednesday,, May 15.

DELIVERED BY CARRIERS IN THE CITY: F CENTS A WEEK, 5J CENTS A MONTH, $3 FOR SIX MONTHS ,$6 A YEAR. THE SAME TERMS BY MAIL SINGLE COPIES. 2 CENTS.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-15
NOTICE TO sUBsCRIBERs.

If you are going away. for short or long period, the Journal and Courier will be sent to you by mail without extra charge. The address may be changed as often as desired.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-15
Would Open Them.

''You told me your husband had large, fine eyes. l didn't notice it."
 "Wait minute or two till the mil liner comes along with my new hat and the bill.n
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-15
New Advertisements To-day.

Est. L. M. Allen-Probate Notice.... ainments-Hyperion ...... Steamers-White Star Line ........ Steamers-French Line .....,...
 For Rent-House-43 Fountain St..
 Wanted-Girl-844 Whalley Ave.... Segars- Mattoon ................. vestments-Bomas & Nettleton Hats-Muhlfelde ..................
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-15
unfortunate.

She-So you told Lady Buncomb she looked as young as her daughter. That caught the old lady, I know. He-Yes, but 1t lost me the daughter.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-15

From Germany we get the custom of celebrating gold and silver weddings.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-15
9E1urle1sl
Wedding Rings.

Before purchasing compare our prices. We have a large selection of the newest styles in l8k. solid gold rings, also fine display of silverware suit able for wedding presents.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-07
Beatty Has Oil

excitement Beatty the discovery OF OIL
venown oil and William Schnze the of General
Scntzer Godhed have found wide
aphalm and have monumented 600 ces0o
railroad The channel from 40 CTS feet wde and
Schnitzer left Beatty last week for Los An
full for drilling wells and the work will be be-
Immediately upon delivery ground This dis
overy paramount prodigiou yield Of
petroleum. providing supply of cheap fuel for the city This
oil strike of significance the of Ne
and adds fourth the already magnificent
- the city of Beatty
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-07
Beatty Has Mines

Beatty the shipping the Bulrog district 1t destined leading
make Montgomery Shoshone of which Charles
$12O00o
ds
u
Thirty
them will
prnanenc -
the deposits assured and the far distant -
-
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-07

in men pl Man h remain aIT Those 10 in % dph
f strong g1cy- NeO RsV Water eSppyB B bt than
nothing pb h dH the meIgtt wam utaren@ o d
a pH mo-
ig is t Y
upward H M t times what will fsp these SdsonH nHma a
g ncom k1yad ct of the motd
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-22

Mrs. Anna Sayers. who spent the
past several weeks visiting at the
Tom Foley home 1855 High street,
departed Wednesday for her home in
Tomahawk.
Atty. Geo. L. Williams was Wau-
sau business visitor Wednesday,
Geo. W. Mead and his Sunday School
class of boys returned from the Wau-
paca lakes Monday after spending a
week in camping out. The boys re-
port delightful time.
Mrs. Geo. W. Davis was confined to
her home Wednesday by illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Beaver are re-
joicing over the arrival of II charming
! little Miss who made her appearance
in their home Wednesday. The
Circuit Court Clerk is going around
announcing the arrival Of his
new deputy with not little
satisfaction, and a ''smile that won't
come Off"
Mrs Lula Jewell, of Kansas City,
| No., is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. w Lemley, 939 Grand Ave.
Mrs. G. G. Hayward an children, of
437 Sth Ave- n. left last week for Wau-
toma to visit Mrs. Hayward's father,
A. L. Trufant,
J. c. Hoffman, chairman of the
Town of Hiles, was a business visitor
in this city last week.
DR.. and Mrs. Geo. Pomainville, of
Wau1nandee, arrived in the city
IaStlweek for a visit with their parents
They expect to remain week or So
The twin babies are healthy and
well and growing rapidly.
County Surveyor Corcoran was at
Nekoosa last week, making asurvey of
the proposed city, preparatory to the
application for incorporation.
The mission which has been oper-
ated in the store building on First
| Ave. n. has been discontinued.
Will Schroedel, assistant cashier
at the Bank of Grand Rapids left
last week for a two weeks visit with
st. Paul, Mimi, and Manitowoc, Wis.
| friends.
The F. MacKinnon Mfg. Co. was
officially notified to move their Office
building from the st. Paul Ry. Co.'S
grounds. The order impartS the in
formation that that company desires
to begin the parking of the grounds
this fall.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-22

Mr.. and rs. K. Knuteson and
children of Plainfeld are visiting at
the home of Erick Knuteson of
Saratoga.
Mrs. Laura Thatcher returned to
her home at Waupaca Tuesday
morning after few weeks visit with
relatives.
Miss Daisy Minahan returned Satur-
day morning to Green Bay, where she
is to be manager of six story husi-
ness block now being erected by her
brothers.
Mrs. P. J. Conlan of st. Paul,
Mimi, is visiting her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. Lewis Knuteson of PIG Saratoga
street. Mrs. COnlan was formerly
Georgiana KnutesOn,
MIS-. John Schwenk expects her
friend Miss Elsie Kantner, Of Jersey
City. who will visit number of weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs Chas. Lord, of Gillon,
Ohio, arrived in this city for a visit
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. HI. W.
Lord.
Chas Sowatsky moved his family
Monday from 9th Ave. n. to 18th Ave
n. where he has secured better
house.
Mrs. Geo. Cassel, of Chicago, and
Mrs. Chas. Ward, spent Wednesday
visiting at Port Edwards and Ne
kooSa.
Mrs. A. L. Gross is i'll at her home
on Third street.