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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-07-06

education in Christian morals and of
the evolution of a constitutional gov
eminent. Very powerful adverse IN
fluences were many of the traders,
whalers and beachcomers who lived
lives of vice and dissipation and
spread ruin and disease among the
island people. At times the ruling
monarch was a man or woman of
high character and at other times
the head of the government led with
a very unfortunate example. But the
better forces gradually triumphed and
a civilized code of laws was applied,
Legislature and ministry with checks
on the royal power were established
and annexation to the United States
found the Hawaiian a people ripe
with political experience and ready
for the universal manhood suffrage
which the American government i'm
nediately granted. Here, again, at
tentiOn may be called to the differ
ence between Hawaii and the "insular
possessions: The citizens of Hawaii
arc American citizens with full right
OF suffrage.
The struggling island government
during the 10th century had various
difficulties with foreign consuls and
visitors, especially the French and Bri-
fish. In 1912 Secretary of State Dan
iel Webster recognized the islands
independence and declared it to be
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-07-06
THE PLIGHT
OF HAWAII
LBridgenort. Conn. Telegraml

bridgeport, Conn, telegram
The friends of Hawaiian development
were perhaps ill-advised in presenting
their request for a temporary abroga-
ton of the alien contract labor law
just before a presidential election The
subject was obviously one upon which
neither party dared lay a finger under
present conditions That the proposed
measure obtained 10 affirmative votes
is sufficiently wonderful.
The request in itself was remarkably
modest. Hawaii merely asked to be
allowed a free hand for the space OF
six years in order that she might be
able to import white labor of the kind
she needs She finds it impossible to
attract desirable white inhabitants to
her shores unless she is in a position
to guarantee them work in advance.
The country is too far distant from la
Dor centres and Europeans in general
are too ignorant of its prospects and
resources to make the bringing of
white men into such a stronghold of
the dark races an easy task Under
present restrictions Hawaii is being
populated with Chinese and Japanese
wha although they may be congenial
to the natives are not likely to ASST
initiate with the white elements Of the
population. The presence of 10000
Japanese in the islands is regarded
with alarm by conservative citizens
who believe that the country has al
ready too great an infusion of dark
blood for its prosperity. The large
American immigration which was eX-
pected to follow annexation to the
United States has failed to assert itself.
At the same time American domina
ton has rendered Hawaii a less pro-
missing field of enterprise for other
white nations. The planters have
grasped the economic truth that cap
able white labor is the cheapest in the
end wherever the climate makes it pos
sible for it to live. They are willing
to pay high wages for the type of la
Dor they consider necessary and are
ready to furnish guarantees that they
will do nothing which could by any
possibility reflect unfavorably upon the
economic situation in the United
States. They also pledge themselves
to observe the time limit if Congress
will listen to their prayers.
The refusal was probably expected;
but those who received it must have
been inclined to question their gains
under American rule. In the days OF
Hawaiian independence they might
have developed the coutry into one in
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-07-06

with the establishment of the rule of
Kamehameha l over the entire group
In his final battles he had sixteen
white men, and several cannons, in
his service. His ascendonCy was the
beginning of a new era.
Kamehameha made himself an alb.
solute ruler, but was a wise one. He
had some foreign aids and counselors.
About 1900 the art of distilling was
introduced by some Botany Bay con-
victs. The effects of strong liquor
on the natives was disastrous. Most
of the chiefs had stills and rum was
also imported. The king at first in
dulged to excess but finally became
a total abstainer He died in 1919,
Sc years of age. He had led his peo-
pie to readiness FOR civilization and
Christianity.
In 1920 the first American mission
aries landed. They found people al
ready abandoning their own gods and
supertitiOns and very receptive to
Christianity, and conversions were
quick. The new arrivals soon mas
tered the Hawaiian language and re-
duced it for the first time to writing
The acceptance of Christianity by the
Hawaiian race was rapid beyond all
precedent.
From this time on the history of
the Hawaiian people is the story of
their conversion to Christianity and
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-07-06

the sense of the United States gov
eminent that it should be respected
On February 20, 1S43, the islands
were ceded to Great Britain, Ilnder
protest, as a result of demands made
by Lord Paulet of the frigate Carya-
fcrt who threatened to seize the cap
ital. The cession did not last any long
er than July, when the British Flag
ship Dublin arrived with Admiral
Thomas in command. There were no
cables nor swift mails in those days
and Thomas acted on his own res
possibility. He refused to accept the
cession and had the Hawaiian flag
restored at public ceremonies held on
the spot now known as Thomas
square, ever since preserved as a pub
lie park and named after the Admiral
From a saying of the King on this
occasion the Hawaiian nation obtain
ed its national motto, inscribed on all
coins and seals The life of the land
is perpetuated by righteousness"
The British government approved the
course of Admiral Thomas.
Annexation to the United States
vas proposed in 1853 and there was
much agitation in its favor for a cou-
pie of years, among foreign residents.
The King, Kamehameha III, favored
it as a refuge from impending dan
gers to the island nation. The de-
mands of foreign nations, the conspi-
racies at home and the plans of fill
busters abroad made the existence of
the government precarious. Nego-
tiations were had with the Ameri-
can minister and It was reported that
armed filibusters were coming from
California to force annexation. The
United States naval forces present
joined those of other powers in Of
fers to support the government
against any such expedition The fill
busters never appeared. the agitation
was dropped and the king issued a
proclamation declaring his indepen-
dence more firmly established than
ever.
Kalakaua was the last of the isl
and monarchs to have an extended
reign, and the last one before Queen
Liliuokalani during whose brief rul-
ership the monarchy ended. He
reigned for about II years and the
period of his rulership was marked
by several very important events.
events. The conclusion of the reci-
procity treaty with the United States
in 1875 made possible the great
growth of the sugar industry Kala-
kGua visited the United States in
1874 and in 1881 he set out on a tour
of the world, being received with
much honor in all countries and gen
orally making a favorable impress
sion. In 1890 he went to California
on board the U. S. cruiser Charleston
and in January, 1891, he died in San
Francisco. His remains were brought
back by the Charleston. Liliuokalani
was at once proclaimed queen and be-
gan the short and turbulent reign
that ended in overthrow of the mon
archy, establishment of Reptile Of
Hawaii, and finally annexation of Ha-
wall to the United States.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-07-06
HAWAII HISTORY
IN BRIEF



bears startling resemblance TO that
VI the Greeks at the time of the
Trojan war An illustration of this
Is shown in the picture of the statue
Of King Kamehameha.
These and other evidences point to
strange and romantic long voyages IN
TIC wide canoes OF the prehistoric
periOC --yoyg which seem TO far
surpa the daring OF the galleon5
Of Columbus. These voyages are told
Of in Hawaiian song and story ana
traditions tell of much movement
throughout Polynesia three or Tour
centuries before Columbus turned his
galloous' prows into an unknown sea.
The mystery of the accomplishment
of these long voyages i'm the rude
canoes %. the period is a fascinating
one Astronomers are spoken OF as
guides Hawaliaus and Iahluan5 eN-
changed visits over 1000 miles Oh
ocean i'm canoes.
I'm fbo most ancient times known,
there were three classes of people,
tbc chiefs or nobility. the priests Gin.
,luding doctorsl and the common
neople yariously graded according to
dignity Of occupation. There were
,Iso slaves. probablv prisoners of war.
Possession and control of land area
and water supply appear to have been
, basis Of civil politv and often
cause of civil war. The weapons of
warfare were spears. daggers and
eIubs and battles were generally open
Combats, without ambush or much
strategy. There was generally no
mercy shown TO the yanquished, but
cannibalism was regarded with. hor-
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-07-06
IE RUSSIAN PRISONS

ARE BADLY CROWDED
ST. PETERSBURG, May 9.-Ihe
Deputies of the first Douma who were
tardily condemned for the disIoya
manifesto to the nation issue at Wy
borg and condemned to loss of liberty,
will be allowed to undergo their term
of Imprisonment about the middle OF
May.
From various districts of Russia
come complaints that the prison ac-
commodation is utterly insufficient to
satisfy the increasing demand.
The Minister of Ways and Commu
nications is giving practical recogni-
ton to the insecure state of life and
property. He has authorized the chiefs
OF the various railway departments to
spend $500 each in the purchase of
bulletproof coats of mail and the chiefs
of section $500 each.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-07-06

which white influence preponderated
and its ultimate civilization would
have been thing of certainty. AS
matters now stand, its chances of i'm
provement seem to be exceedingly re-
mote
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-07-06

LONDON, May 9.-Lady Lowther,
wife of the new British ambassador at
Berlin, is one of the most attractive
of the many American women who
have married diplomats. Being popu-
lar as well. she will be welcomed not
only by her compatriots, but also by a
large circle of English friends This
season, which she intends to spend in
London. She was Alice Blight of Phil
adeIphia when she captured Sir Gerald,
who was then first secretary to the
British Embassy at Washington His
advancement has been rapid.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-07-06

Roy L. Marston and wife of Show
hogan have gone on an extended trip
to the Pacific Coast and Honolulu Mr..
Marston is to inspect the government
forests in the Hawaiian Islands, and
on the return journey he will probably
go to the state of Sonora in Mexico to
examine tract of 100000 acres.-ln-
dustrial Journal. Bango, Me.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-07-06
GOOD NEWS
FOR THE NAVY

The officers and men of the Atlantic
Fleet were most pleasantly surprised
upon their arrival in Honoullu-They
had been looking forward to it, but
hardly hoped to be able to obtain it
until they reached the Orient. The
glad tidings of course spread from
ship to ship that Tansan could be
obtained in Hawaii nei Ring up III
and order. Order not because the
warships on the Pacific ocean use 1t,
but because it is the most delicious
mineral water in the world.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-10-16

F. NJ. Cslkins. steuographer for tn
Circuit court. returned to his home a
Ashland wedne sday.
Window glass at Hair Riddles.
H. NJ. Guthrie of the U. S. Forestr,
Department. is visiting in the Will
amamette valley.
J. T. Robertson was in from Won
der early in the week, transactins s
business
A daughter was born this week
to Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Spence a
their home on Wolf Greek.
Public Stenographer-Lilly Arnett,
52l, Front Street. Phone 721. 1916 Il
Ed vsnDyke has moved his office
from the Conklin building to the
Opera House block
Judge Stephen Jewell spent several
days this week in Salem attending a
meeting Of the regents of the Normal
schools of the state.
Miss Nellie Miller returned to
Grants Pass early in the week, after
spending year in Chicago.
H. A. Hyser and Carl Miller are in
the city looking over the country with
a view of locating. The young men
hail from Chicago.
A Chicken pie supper will be given
by the Baptist church on the evening
of November 8. 1915 3t
n. ]. McDuff of the forestry office
returned this week from Curry
County, where he has been for some
little time on official business.
d. b. Russell, the confectionery
man of Grants Pass and Medford, was
iu the city this week en- route TO
Portland, where he goes for medical
treatment.
Mrs Emma Stevens and Mrs. Ashley
Stevens and daughter. Mrs. George
Smith. all of Eugene, stopped off here
for a short visit with friends We'd.
nesday and Thursday The ladies had
been to Ashland for visit with rela-
tives. Mrs Emma Stevens is an old
time friend Of Mrs. r. B. Baber Of
this city. they having been school
mates years ago.
Antitrust Tinware at Cramer Bros.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-10-16


r. d. Cole is completing a yer,
neat seven room bungalow across tn
street from his present home.
Drive the dampness out Of that room
where thers is no stove with PER
FICTION OIL HEATER. Sold b,
Hair Riddle Hdwe. Co
Since the council passed the ordi
nance prohibiting the selling of auy
thing but first class fruit at the
trains. the bright red apples that ar,
being sold there are quite an adver
tisement for Grants Pass as an ap
pie producing section. Every day
now you see the passengers almost
falling over one another In their at
tempt to buy some Of the fruit before
IL is gone.
Our neighbor on the north, Douglas
County now claims the worlds rec
ord price for Spitzenberg apples, Jas.
b. Smith. six miles south of Rose.
burg, being the owner of the orchard.
In picking his apples, out of meas.
ured quarter of an acre of ground,
his return is over 300 boxes of choice
marketable Spitzenbergs, which al
81 makes S2400 an acre. and he ex.
poets to get $3.50 for the most OF
them.
A large audience gathered at the
Newman M. Z. church on Sunday
evening to listen to the Service OF
song" as presented by Prof. McMur-
ray. The stories told by the professor
Of the songs Sung gave new life to
the old favorite pieces that are dear
to the hearts Of all Christian people.
A girls chorus Of 30 voices sang 81
love. to tell the story" Mrs.
Walker sang lone Sweetly Solemn
Thought, and Mr.. Williams played
the Holy City" as cornet solo. all
of which were greatly enjoyed. y ps
Stop that lesky roof by covering II
with Rex Flintkots Roofing. The
best prepared roofing made. Sold
only by Hair-Riddle. .Hdwe. Co
Harvey Samuelson and Frank
Hubert. two young men OF this SEQ
tion. were down at the Herman &
Flynn ranch Monday and captured a
two. headed water snake. They put IL
into wire cage and when they came
to town brought it to the Courier
office, where at this writing II still
remains. Both heads are alive and
both provided with eyes, month and
tongue or stinger. The freak will
probably be kept for day or two
after this weeks paper is issued as
proof that ye editor is not given to
seein' things. as that would be bad
impression to have get out in pro-
hibition town.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-10-16
LOCAL EVENTS.

H. O. Perkins, as county deput,
surveyor, last week subdivided sec
tion S3. south of town.
A splendid new line of Cast an,
Steel Plows at Hair Riddles.
The corner building, in which i
located the Sabin Drug Store, is re
ceiving an overhauling. and th'
bright new paint improves the ap
peaIance of the outside, almost a,
much as the drug store does the IN
side.
The first real rain of the season
came last Saturday evening and con
tinued throughout most of the next
day While the rain was not heavy
enough to do great amount Of good
to the range, 1t did lay the dust on
all the roads in good shape. and was
quite generally welcomed.
f. t. McKinstry. has opened an
Office over the Calhoun store and will
hereafter devote his entire attention
to the real estate business. During
the summer he has made large num-
Der of sales, mostly in the Merlin and
Hugo districts.
The Helena (Montaua) Independent
of October 4th. tells of the death of
Leon La Croix, well known attorney
of that place. His father, L. f. La
Croix, with his family was at one
time resident of CRAFTS Pass. Friends
here regret to learn of the death Of
the son.
The Presbyterian Synod of Oregon
which met at Ashland last week.
voted to stand with the Bishops of
the Methodist Church in their con.
demnation of Speaker Cannon Of the
house of representatives, for his
position in regard to temperance re-
form legislation and his alleged OBJ.
struction thereto.
Ladies. have you tried a SAVORY
ROASTER II not, why not? They
are the best and the cheapest roaster
on the market. Sold by Hair Riddle
Hdwe. Co.
Died-Ootober Q, 1908. Of consump.
tion, Mrs. Ida Robinson, OF Grants
Pass, formerly Miss Ida Griner of
Evans Creek. She leaves two little
girls. one an infant, and q sorrowing
husband to mourn their irreparable
loss She was laid to rest in Antioch
cemetery. Gold Hill News.
Fruit Inspector H. G. Bateham re-
turned Saturday evening from trip
lasting nearly the entire week. during
which he inspected SO orchards.
Starting out from Grants Pass he
went via Carsons to the edge of Jack
son county. visited the Provolt SEQ
tion, Williams creek, Painter guloh.
near the Oregon caves, maxi ga thor.
ough inspection of all orchard in each
section. Out OF the 63 ichards
visited. he found only six cases OF
pear blight and in the greater number
scale to some extent. Ten orchards he
was able to mark as o. X. The result
of the trip was most gratifying in
that it was found that the owners Of
orchards everywhere are taking pains to
keep them in good shape and are max
ing good headway against the scale.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-10-16

n Special rate on wooden blankets for
y days-25c per pair at the French
|Rundry. Phone 561. 1919 st
tSplit Bamboo Rods, 25 per cent dis
punt at Cramer Bros.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-10-16
Masquerade Skating.

There will be Skating Masquerade
In the Coliseum next Tuesday even
ing, October 90 There will be four
prizes given away. Masquerade skat-
ing is a show in itself and everyone
has a good time. This Is chance
to wear ont some of your old clothes.
1915 1t
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-10-16
SOME BARGAIN POINTERS
News Notes From the Business.
Men to Rend ders.

DIR. Flanagan,
Physician and Dentist.
Go to Coron for Plumbing.
]. K. Peterson, Pioneer Insurance. Man.
Furit Jars at Hair. Riddle Hdw Co.
NJ. Clemens Prescription Druggist.
Stone jars and churns at Hair. r id
dies.
A splendid line of Royal Charter Oak
Ranges at Coron's
Alfred Lstcher. Registered Optom
etrist and Jeweler in Dixon sold stand,
Front street. Eyes tested free.
Enamelled Cooking utensils, a5 per
cent discount at Oramer Bros.
Bert Barber, of Elton, Wis. says
" have only taken four doses Of De
Wits Kidney aud Bladder Pills and
they have done for me more than any
other medicine has ever done. Sold
by Model Drug Store.
Pattons Sunproof Paint, none better
-Cramer Bros, agents.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-10-16
BORN.

WARDRIPP-In Ashland. September
20. 1908. to Prof. and Mrs. H. H..
wardripp, a daughter.
ADAMS-At Wonder, Ore. Oct 10.
1908, to Mr.. and Mrs. A. @. Adams,
son.
SEVERENGER-At Grants Pass.
Ore, Oct. IA, 1908. to Mr.. and Mrs
James Severenger, sou.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-10-16

"A party OF teachers from our pub.
schools, took a 10 mile trip down
bgue River Saturday last to visit
bll's Gate. The name is rather
lsleading, for it is really beauti. =.
II place.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-10-16

T. L. Horning has some fulll
blooded chickens that are very fine,
but one Langshan pullet hstched In
January is making . strong bid for
fame. On the last day Of September
she laid her first egg, which when
opened was found to contain double,
yolk. and each day since then she ha
added her egg TO the basket and al
have been double yolked.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-10-16

.My wife. Minnie Everton. has left
N bed and board without just cause
ID will not be resposible for any
pbts contracted by her.
D-3-5t. ELMER EvERTON.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-10-16

We are amazed at the number of
reside Garland Heaters we are sell
h. Everybody likes them. Cramer
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-10-16
COMING EVENTS.

October 20, Tuesdsy-Rsgistry Books
close.
Oct. 81, Wednesday" Richard and
PriDgle's Mlnstrels.
Oct 90. Thursday. Nashville Stu.
dents" Opera House.
Dot. 2t-25-Fourth Annual Conven-
tion Of churches Of Christ In South
west district.
Oct 81 Tuesday "At Cripple Creek. Z"
Opera House.
Oct. 30, Friday-rHallowe' on Social
given by Ladies' Of Presbyterian
church in church parlors.
Oct. 81, Saturday-Tne Dunbars-Flrst
number Of the Lyoeum course. Opera
House.
Nov. 8. Tuesday-( Election day)-
Chicken dinner at Il o. o. #. halk
ID. IN.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-10-16

Wooleu blankets washed without
shrinking at 25c per pair for 20 day
only-French Laundry. Phone 56l.
10.9.3t
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-10-16
DIED.

BOOTHBY-At his home OH Dser
Greek. October 8, 1908, David
Boothby, aged 66 years. Many
friends mourn his loss.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-10-16
FIRST
I CHURCH OF CHRIST.
SCIENTIST.

Christian Science Reading room.
III V street, near Second Services.
Sunday. October. 18th II n. m.
Subject" Doctrine OF Atonement. "
"Wednesday meeting 1880 p. m. All
are cordially invited TO attend
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-10-16
NOTICE

Fine Pocket Knives at Cramer Bros.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-01
BILL URGED BY CLERGY
BARS COMMUNION WINE
They Discover Hidden Meaning of
Clause nj Local Option Measure
and Wos k for Amendment.

TRENTON, n. j., Feb. 29-Although
ceirgymen in all parts of the state
nave been urging the passage of the
local option bill now pending in the
legislature. several prominent church
men have discovered provision
which, If the bill were passed. would
interfere with Il custom in half of
the churches OF the state.
This provision makes it misde-
meanor 10 serve communion wine in
any district that may be voted dry.
under the provisions of the bill. a
ciersymen guilty of serving com
munion wine in The anti-license dis
trict where the voters at n speciai
election had decided that no liquor
be sold, would be liable for The first
offence To a fine OF not less than $50
nor more than 500. and IL a second
offence Were committed the place
where it occurred would have to be
abated as nuisance or the clergy
man compelled TO give bond of 81 600
not TO further violate the law.
The measure expressly provides that
no person, either personally or through
an agent. shall either sell, furnish or
give away any intoxicating liquor.
The sole exceptions made TO this
provision are in the cases OF brewers
and druggists. who may have their
business places in dry" districts.
brewers may sell their wares at
wholesale to persons living in wet"
districts and druggists may sell by
prescription.
Ciergymen are now anxious that the
Dill be amended so as to pelmit the
serving of communion wine.