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fj f) flidgned in these words: "Uuwai'i is a holiday land—a lazy land—a soft, lux uriooB, voluptuous land—and the de pression from safety is correspondingly great There is no set purpose in lii'e, no firm and high resolve, and so when melancholy comes it killes." No other man dies so easily and gently as a true Kanaka. He can lie down and die whenever the notion takes him, and with no apparent disease. This happens among many dark races, but with none so often as tho Kanakas. Captain Cook guessed their number at 400,000. and it may have been half that. In 1S22 tho BAY, TT7TJ SCENE OF CAP TAIN COOK'S DEA'i'II, missionaries placed it at 142,000. The first regular £ensus, in 1832, returned tho population at 130,313. In 1872 the natives were returned at 50,899 and all others at 5,360, and then tho tide turned. The pure Kanakas, it is true, have de creased a little, but foreigners and half breeds have increased rapidly, and here is the last official census, taken two years ago: 18,030 4,400 3,^50 Males. Total Pure Hawaiian 18,030 Mixed Hawaiian Foreign Hawaiian barn. Amoricans. British Germans Scandinavians French Portuguese Chinese Japanese Other races Totals 4,060 4,400 3,^50 3,5:7) 7 1 1,^-0 (S50 8i!0 l,:uu 515 lvS- ?.*! lio 05 •Jlo no 75 3,050 ia,79u TO 1 l.f.'i) 2,0K) U,7KI *5 •mO 58,330 3l,SoO Of these about 22,009 live in Honolulu, which is the Paris of the north Pacilic. All the allurements of life abound. Hard work is left to the Chinese for the most part, r.rid active business to other foreigners. With at least half the popu lation social life is the o,nly life, de ceptions, teas and club meetings, polit ical demonstrations, visits to tho popu lace and to vessels in tho harbor, rides and drives, poi suppers and bathing par ties, chatting in the groves and loung ing and smoking in the gardens—such was life in Honolulu while 1 was there, and I cannot learn that there lias been any change. A LAND CF QUEER THINGS. Tho Islands torn Designed Tor tlx- V.'oi !1V Pleasure Resort. If 1 should attempt to sum up on Fir: waii-Nei in one sentence, I would say. It is a land where everything seems to be something else. There is a riotous abundance useful vegetation, yet stum or late a blight comes on almost? every thing. There is a greater variety of fiuits than in any other land 1 know, yet so far as I could learn every fruit degenerates in a few yars, and the stock must be renewed. 'i climate is al most perfection, yet measles, smallpox and affections of the heart are peculiarly fatal. Tho mountains look as if fixed in place for all eternity, and the more solid and rugged a mountain looks tlie more certain it is to quako and more likely to split open. Tho natives are all well edu cated and nearly all thoughtless. They are all nominal Christians, yet chastity is but a vaguo sentiment, and many a common Kanaka will tell a lie when the truth would better serve Ins purpose. Life and property aro as safe as any where on earth, though the laws aro not severe or executed with any special rigor. This may be duo partly to the lack of acquisitiveness among the common Ka nakas and their general live and let live feeling. They are tho most unselfish race on earth. In a detached group in the interior tho property of any one is the'-property of another, if that other needs it badly. A foreigner who has be friended ono is the friend of all in tho village. Tho men give him fish, fruits, flowers and poi tho women give what they have, and with a certain freedom which is delicato and charming. Un fortunately their kindness may be a danger, for they may be affected with leprosy long before they learn tho fact, and physicians liavo decided that of all supposed ways that is tho one absolutely certain way of acquiring it. There fs a wonderful variety of fruit in Honolula, such as oranges, lemons, limes, melons, bananas, strawberries and many more. Peaches are produced on the islands, but tho blight affects then: more quickly and certainly than any other fruit, frequently taking the form of a black scale or film. The cocoannt seems to boindigenons, and therefore less liable to blight than any other product. It was long supposed that the sugar cane was proof against all blights, but of late years a new worm, as it. were, has at tacked it at the root, and the chances now aro that tho sugar planters will have to renew their stocks every few years. It reminds one of Horace Greo ley's plan for getting rid of tho Canada thistle, "Cultivate it r.9 a garden plant, and some derned bug or other will be sure to come along and eat it." Wheat grows in but a few places on the islands, little valleys in tho elevated plateaus. As to moisture, tho climate cannot bo described in general terms. Old* residents say in a jocular way that in one district the rainfall is 17 feet a year, in another 17 inches, and in a third l-17th of an inch. I saw places which cer tainly looked as if rain had never fallen on them. In tho best sugar lands irriga tion is necessary, but in many places very littlo is required. Domestic animals thrive, as a rule, especially horses, of which tho nativo stock is very hardy and capable. It appears to have been a caso of "survival of tho fittest." All the ten der ones were run to death at the start and only the toughest mares left posterity. After all, the great product of the is lands is the taro root, from which poi is made. It grows wherever tho soil is kept thoroughly water soaked, and in matted bunches very mvb like tho calamus or sweet flag of the- udlc western states. •mm fm The root is something like along beet, and when boiled and mashed the pulp is poi—a whitey yellow batter at first, later a sort of sour paste. It operates hoince opathically. so to speak—that is, it builds up a dilapidated constitution surprising ly, but if used exclusive of any other food it injures the health. There is no particular danger of any American or Englishman using the native style of it to excess, for it is emphatically nasty. Dacently prepared, however, it is quite palatable. Local statisticians say that one acre of it will furnish yearly bread for 5,000 men—a pleasing statement which, I regret to say, I do not believe. Fish is said to be tiie proper corrective to take with poi, ana fish also aro abun dant. Early visitors say the Kanakas formerly ate them raw and at the soon est possible moment after killing them. Indeed it was thought a lurury to begin to gnaw on the tail before tho head was dead. At any rate the hungry native took tho fish as it came from the water, hastily ran a knife from gill to tail, tore out the entrails and at once fell to eatr ing, and thero is a story that when the first Kanakas were taken to be presented to the king of England they behaved quite handsomely till they saw some I li in a little aquarium in the royal ap. -t mont. Their appetite overcame tlu-ni. Men and women alike fell on the .ir-.Y prev, tore and devoured it with the savage yum-yum of appeased hunger, and de clared in choice Kanaka that it was tlieii first "square meal" since they left Hono lulu. They tell many hard stories like this dboi.t the former Ilawaiians, but as 1 saw nothing of the kind I will continue to hope they are not true. If it was true, as tho first visitors said, that the parents killed all their children above two or three that methods of "check" were used which soon proved fatal to half tho women, that thousands of men were killed in the saturnalia following Icing's death, and thousands more we- sacrificed or eateu, how did tho population get so large? Why so much greater than now, when nono of these things aro done? 1 cannot help suspecting that there has been ex aggeration. There is peace and good fellowship enough now. Thero are social enjoyment and ease and joyousness and feasting enough now. Everywhere this is truo, but especially in Honolulu. Thero the slant eyed Chinaman and tho darker Malay, tho very fair Englishman, dark Portuguese and medium American, the smooth brown Kanaka and tho rough brown Samoan jostle each other good humoredly in tho streets and even prac tico a sort of social equality unthought of in the United States. During my stay thero King Bill was even as ono of us in many an excursion, and at poi suppers it was not very uncommon to meet na tivo ladies "got up regardless" in silk and delicate pongee done in. the "tie back" style, and wearing tho monster chignons which v. ere tho fashion ~0 years ago. Of all our pier..'-1 re excursions those to the Waikiki be.v :i for bathing by moon light were the i.jost pleasant, and the requirements in costume wero much the same as at Lon^ Branch. Back in the secluded districts, however, tho natives of both sexes took to tho water without tho formality of putting on "suits." The Kai:.:::-s aro described by scientists as "belonging to the Polynesian branch of tho Malay race," which means, I take it, that they are Malays modified by long residence among "many islands" (polu nesia), and therefore swimming is about as natural to them as walking to us. Brigham Young told mo just before 1 left Salt Lake City that they wero like tho American Indians—descendants of tho ancient Israelites who had "back slidden" and been cursed and turned dark accordingly. If so, they have slid den back a great deal further lian they are ever likely to slido forward again. And this makes it fitting to close with a few words on the political question This is not tho first timo by several that Hawaii has in a measure been revo lutionized. From 1830 or thereabouts to 1813 it was sharply contended for by various powers. In 1839 tho French compelled King Kamehameha in a large sum in gold and held tho king dom in duress till it was done. The American merchants raised and paid the money, and thus saved tho kingdom for the time. In 1812 tho British consul. Richard Charlton, and Lord George Pau let overthrew the kingdom in effect, com pelled the king to retire to tho mountain forests and raised the British flag. HAWAIIAN'S EATING POI. The Americans, however, prevailed upon the British cabinet to annul these acts. And if Hawaii is now annexed, what? The Kanakas are about as well qualified to run a republican government as so many school children of the intermedi ate grade. The boys of any English or American high school are ten times bet ter qualified. Tho Chinese are not even to be thought of as voters. Equally so all the other dark peoples. Tho Portu guese aro somewhat better. Evidently, if annexed, Ilawaii-Nei cannot be a statu or even a territory. The loth amend ment must bo ignored from tho start, and such must be the condition for half a century at least. In short, the an nexed region must be an absolute de pendency, ruled like a British crown colony or distant military post—an ab normity for which the constitution of tho United States makes no provision. John F. Wilixjugiiby. LATEST FURNITURE. WEW FORMS ASSUMED BV FAVORITE AMD INDISPENSABLE ARTICLES. An Attractive Combination In a Cr.biuet For Muftic anl China—Old Time Tall llaclccd Armchairs— Delightful Coloring and New Shape* In Wicker. Among articles of parlor furniture, the almost indispensable music cabinet survives all the vicissitudes of incon stant fashion. Music cabinets, how ever, change front—both in a literal 3 MUSIC CABINET. and metaphorical sense—with other variations in furnitnro and their ap pearance today compares most favora bly with their semblance not long ago. They aro not only improved in design, but their compact arrangements affords much more convenient accommodation than was over provided before. The open cahinct, with its all round invitation to dust, was an unkindly and untidy receptacle for music, and trans parent glass doors, though they were decidedly more secure, were neverthe less far from helpful from an artistic point of view, exposing the unbound music to sight as they did. But now doors to music cabinets are opaque, so that tho music, bo it new or worn, is not thrust upon tho view. Theso doors, too, can bo mado a con spicuous decorative feature with paint ing or carvnfg. Tho design hero shown is a pretty example of tho new mode. Here, in con formity with the prevailing fashion in furniture, the qualities of usefulness and decorativeuess aro combined, for in reality this is a small china cabinet, with provision for tho storage of sheet music. It will bo noticed that in this design tho more convenient and orna mental thin silk cr.rtain takes the place of inclosed doors to shield the music shelves. A type of tall back chair of alight and graceful character has won consid erable favor of late among people of tasto. Chairs of this character are al- entity. to pay 1IIGH BACK ARMCHAIRS. ways imposing, though not showy. For simple homes or fine drawing rooms they aro equally in keeping, and it is a pretty fad to uso theso in tho home library, and also as firesido or bedside chairs in the sleeping apartment. They represent ono manifestation of the pres ent fancy for all that is best and most attractive in old time furniture, being copies or variations of fine old fashions. The chair illustrated is simple in shape, with a cool, greenish covering, tho edges finished with white .tal studs. As thin stulling only is cm-iioy ed for tho seat and back, this c-hai.-, be sides being attractive, is certainl. not expensive. The second pattern is more heavily upholstered with a thick seat and a "stuff over" back. The idea of WHAT TO EAT AND low ing tho back legs half way up the l.ack pad is one of thoso peculiar little touches which add the charm of uniqueness to so much of our furnituro nowadays. Wicker furniture of latest make is as delicately and variously colored, with as much bloom and freshness in tho tinting, as aro tho women's straw hats of tho season. Forest green, emer ald, amber, violet, terra cotta, indigo and pale blue arosomo of the dyes used, and a novel idea is tho intermingling of two colors in a pattern, such as black and yellow or light and dark green, terra cotta and brown or other combina tions. Tho few shapes that liavo been standard for so long aro also departed from, and styles have been ingeniously modeled on tho lines of upholstered chairs and sofas. Trailing NkirtH. Trailing skirts aro once more fashion able. They aro graceful and more be- of women than tho short skirts, but they are dirty, or at least they attain that condition after a few woariugs. Fickle fashion says that by autumn tlio domitiaiu will bo in voguo oven for street wear. Already tho fashionable gown must touch tho ground all around, and it is beginning to dip in tho buck a I little- says tho New York Sun. DRINK. Hot Weather Novelties With Which to Tempt Waning Appetites. In the days of oppressive heat dishes and dainties devised for hot weather, novelties in summer cooking, are worth thinking about, for thus jaded appettiea may bo tempted and palates tickled. The New York Herald says there are, as it happens, this summer a number of new rules and recipes for foods, hot and cold, and among them it mentions tho following: Ono of the most inviting and tasty of these for a supper on a warm night— especially a Sunday night supper—is a dish of cold fish. By this, fish that is simply cold is by no means meant. Bluefish, weakfisli, sea bass, mackerel or salmon is pickled (in hot, boiling vinegar), is cooled off and then served ice cold, with mayonnaise or French dressing, the dish it rests on being decked with lemon and hard boiled egg. Another substantial article of food for hot days is boned chicken surrounded with jelly. The jelly mentioned is made of tho bones, and the meat is kept as much in the shape of a chicken as pos sible. Galantines of veal and calf's head galantines are also to be recommended, and in minor dishes some very new ideas and novelties aro stuffed green peppers with brown sauce whole iced tomatoes, served with chopped peas, and kidneys stewed with tomatoes. In salads there is anew variety, made from fruit. In this each layer is com posed of a different fruit, and in such a salad properly mado thero are at least half a dozen layers. A further summer food novelty aro tho candied fruit water ices. These can died fruits can be bought at any lead ing confectioner's. Candied roso loaves, apricots, ginger and violets are the best to use for this purpose. Of course these varieties must not be mixed. A water ice must consist of one flavor only. The candied fruit is put in water and frozen. Tho entire ice is in this way perfumed and scentcd, and tho frr.it, with none of its flavor gone, appears in tho midst of it. Very popular and fashicnal'.u indeed this summer are to bo iionen iruits. This delicacy (mado in a free.-or at homCj, just as is ico cream, only with out the uso of any milk) is to take tho place of ico cream in a very great measure the next few months. Theso frozen fruits aro simply the juice of the fruit, water and sugar. Tho chief kinds this year are strawberry, raspberry, peach, apricot and grape. Still another novelty of tho season is a salad of oranges and grated cocoanut. For late evenings while the heat lasts ono or two hostesess of New York have devised sumo beverages, which might well bo copied. One is eau de banana, or banana water. Its components aro ico cold water, bananas and sugar, with a touch of lemon. It is best made in a punch bowl, six to ten bananas being used. Some of theso art! mashed and tho pulp and juice put into the water for flavoring. Others are simply sliced. Tho mixture is well cooled wirh lumps of ice, and sweetenv..: \-. ith about half a pound of sugar. Another beverage is' n::i7!o of pine apples, tho juice and rind being added to water, sugar, lemon and cracked ico and partially frozen. It makes a de licious drink. 1 Hod Kitepberry IMe. Stew tho berries in a little water. Thicken slightly with cornstarch. Fill a pie plato lined with rich paste and bako until tho paste is well set. Mako a meringue of tho whites of three eggs and three tablespoonfuls of sugar. Pour it over the top of tho pio and bako ton minutes in a slow oven, or until well risen and nicelv browned. Useful For the Skiu. A useful liquid skin wliitener may be made Ly shaking well together eau do cologne, one ounce glycerin, ono ounce borax, half a dram elderflower water, four ounces. If preferred, orange flower water may bo substituted for the elder flower water, rendering tho loticn moro delicately fragrant. An Odd This forms a littlo for a narrow shelf, clock, inkstand, glue //in ririr irff Hi KASKI. WKITINl! 1)I£SK. pot iiuil other inipi (liinv.nta ot a writing tablo, while aliow tiro receptacles for paper, envelope, otc. Tho lid lets down with hiugu aud lomis a writing shelf. Wrought iron legs are urrangeil so that when the lid is shut they fold lip and hold it in plaee. Tho insido of the box and the sliolf pre h:th coverod with groea felt onii.-uuntei! with biws tiails. lilflMMMTOi J^gctablePreparatlonfor As similating theToodandRegulaj ting tho Stomachs andBowels of UnFANJS .-x Hit»KEX Promotes Digestion,Cheerful ness andRest.Cor.tains neither Opium.Morphine nor Mineral. NOT NARCOTIC. ZcapeefOldllrSJKlTi.l'JTCEn: Pumpkin Setd~ /fix. Senna JRocheMc Sails sfru'jc Sen' Peppermint Bi (Mrt/unatzSciLz \ior7n Seed Clarified Sivjcr W'inierjrc&t ffars&r. 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