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Hawaii holomua = Progress. [volume] (Honolulu) 1893-1895, 1893-10-24
ANNEXATION.
LII

SUBJECT 10 us t1iru most import
ant aspect. let us briefly sum
Marie the exact relation of
people and affairs in Hawaii.
The e.fE per cent. of American
men, women and children. who
are arrogatirg the right TO con-
troll this country, are but an in
significant fraction OF the whole
population. and only a fraction
OF the white population. who by
a large majority are not enamour-
ed Of the pretensions OF the little
American clique of conceited
filibusterers.
Neither are the sugar planta-
tions. which represent Hawaii 5
wealth, owned principally by the
gruesome g.I8 per emit Compiled
tables that are extant, show that
the British and German interests
exceed the American by con-
siderable amount. Furthermore,
the larger half of capital invested
here, whether under American.
British or German ownership,
may properly be called Hawaiian
capital. Under fostering care
of our monarchial government
which cost the taxpayers hum
dreds OF thousands of dollars, the
sugar planters were lavishly
assisted to buiid up their
industry and attain q
wonderful prosperity and wealth
which they reinvested. Hawai-
ian laws and Hawaiian soil made
possible the occurring wealth
which may ligitimately be called
Hawaiian capital. We antici-
pate the argument that it was
the bounty of the United States
reciprocity treaty that made this
possible. The argument will
not hold water. That treaty was
a triumph of business statesman
ship which benefited America
as much if not more than Hawaii.
1t was the keynote OF an econe-
mieal policy and demonstrated a
theory that became the GROWING
glory of Mr.. Blaine's distin-
guished career. The United
States relinquished certain
amount of import duties that was
not absolutely. necessary to her
revenues, thereby enabling the
residents of Hawaii to utilize
fallow nature. and secure to
American commerce a necessary
article of consumption, in ex-
change for her own products and
manufactures. Figures have
been compiled to prove that the
duties relinquished by the
United States government were
largely overbalanced BY the pro-
hts to American far.
mers and manufactures
merchants and ship owners. and
the army of men employed by
the increased traffic.
Another giddy claim of the
2.Ti is that their missionaries
civilized Hawaii and therefore
they inherit the right TO govern.
Rot True it is the early mis-
sionaries did creditable work az
teachers, but Hawaii was really
civilized by the flag of commerce
and that was not solely American
The missionaries were not al
together the self-denying dis
ciples Of Christ that their calling
indicated. Their bible teach
ings had good results, but the,
were associated with schemes q
ncrrani;ramant which bisfor,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04
A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENrTO
THE GOFERNOR OF GEORGIA.
80 for sound amd slabIe M0ney.

"Erscutire Mansion, Washington, Sept 70.
Hon. W. ]. Northen.-My Dear Sir; /
hardly know how to reply TO your letter Of
the 18th inst. Il seems to me that l am
quite plainly on record concerning the hnan-
cial question. My letter accepting the nom
ination to the presidency, when read in con-
nec,ion with the message lately sent TO the
Congress in extraordinary session, appears
to me TO be very explicit. l want curren-
cy that is stable and safe in the hands OF
our people. / will not knowingly be impli-
Gated 10 a condition that will justly make
me Ia the least degree answerable to any Ia
borer or farmer in the United States, for a
shrinkage in the purchasing power oil the
dollar he has received for full dollars
worth Of work or for a good dollars worth
of the product of his toll. | not only want
our currency to be of such a character that
All kinds of dollars will be Of equal pur-
chasing power At home, but l want il to be
Of such a character as will demonstrate
abroad our wisdom and good faith, thus
placing upon a firm foundation our credit
among the nations of the earth. want
our financial conditions and the laws rela-
ting TO our currency safe aud reassuring,
that those who have money will spend and
invest it in business aud new enterprises in
stead Of boarding it. You cannot cure
fright by calling il foolish and unreasona-
bic, ami you cannot prevent the frightened
man from boarding his money. want
good. sound aud stable money and condi-
ton Of confidence that will keep 1t in use.
"Within the limits Of what | have writ
ten am friend Of silver, but believe its
proper place in our currency can only be
fixed By a readjustmeut Of our currency
legislation and the Inauguration of con-
sis.ent and eompreh ensive financial scheme.
think such thing can only be entered
upon pro6tably and hopefully after the re-
peal of the law which is charged with all
our financial woes. In the present state OF
the public mind this law cannot be built
upon nor patched in such way aa to relieve
the situation
Il am therefore opposed to the free and
unlimited coinage Of silver by this country
alone and independently, and | am in favor
of the immediate and unconditional repeal
of the purchasing clause of the so cal ed
Sherman act.
ct confess / am astonished by the Opposi-
ton in the Senate to such prompt action as
would relieve the present unfortunate situa-
ton.
my daily prayer is that the delay Occa-
stoned by such opposition may not be the
cause Of plunging the country into deeper
depression than it has yet known, and that
the Democratic party may not be justly
held responsible for such catastrophe.
Yours, very truly,
"GROvER CLEVELAND
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04
MISS Esther.

Little Miss Esther, the new American
princess of the house of Cleveland, has a
future before her that is romantic, and
career that is distinguished, if the por-
tents of the stars and the signs of the heay-
ems are to be trusted.
Her horoscope has been cast and the
whole planetary system seems to have done
its prettiest to give the new baby place In
future American annals. This is what the
astrologers said at the conclusion of her
study. 1t is indeed a fortunate nativity.
The baby has four planets near con-
junction in the mid-heaven. She is destin-
ed to arrive at great eminence, to become
noted and prominent like her father. She
is fated to be we'll made, rather tall wom-
an, most closely resembling her mother, OF
compact and graceful frame. She will be
of light complexion, brown hair, with
high forehead and deep, expressive eyes,
her hair will fall well back from her tenn
Piles. Her nose will be prominent her fea-
lures clean cut and dainty. The planets
tell of courteous and gentle disposition
Good nature, mildness and charity will be
her chief characteristics. The forecast oil
the early part of her life shows sickness and
trouble of a critical sort. Up to the age OF
FIVE she will be continually in delicate
health.
Though her danger in early life will be
great, the sun, the giver of life, is so strong
in the mid heaven, that there is little doubt
but that she will live to good old age. She
will take place in public affairs, in all prob.
ability, and has a much better chance OF
becoming the first "lady of the land" than
her older sister. Her resemblance to her
mother will extend into inner characteris'
tics, for besides being intelligent and cul-
tured she will be refined in the highest de-
gree and noted for her good, sound common
sense. Like her mother, again, she will be
woman and have hosts of women friends
all of whom will be yery fond of her,
Wealth she is certain to acquire, If not
through her own mental exertions, through
her marriage at any rate. The planets say
that this event will not take place before
she is a, and that she will enter the mar
ried state only once. They will have nc
more than three children, and they are
likely to be boys, but there is danger of two
of them dying in infancy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04
Ne,csv Notes.

The colored Democrats OF Richmond VII
ginia, have organized for active work.
A special grand jury is investigating the
recent riot and shooting at Roanoke. Mayor
Trout received an ovation on his return
there last week.
It has been officially announced that
Miss Elkins, daughter of Hon. Stephen b.
Elkins, and Mr.. Brown, of New York,
will soon be married.
On Saturday Judge Faulkner sentenced
Shaver, convicted of the murder of Iser In
Hampshire county, to be hung the first Fri
day in February next.
The House of Representatives is engaged
in debate on the bill introduced by Repre-
sentative H ST. George Tucker, of Virginia,
for the repeal of the federal election laws.
The Democratic convention held in Win
chester on Monday nominated Mr.. Charles
F. Nelson candidate for the House of Dele
gates to represent Winchester and Frede-
rick county. Mr.. Nelson is native OF
Augusta county.
There seems TO have been carnival OF
crime in Washington on Sunday last. With
in twenty-four hours six men were shot or
stabbed. Two were instantly killed-one
of them killed by policeman to save the
life of his brother officer
Last Friday FIVE negroes were hung at
Mt. Vernon, Georgia-three for the murder
of rich merchant, one for the murder OF
a five. year-old child, and the other for the
killing of a negro companion. All were
hanged at the same time and upon the same
scaffold.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04
Deafness cannon be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot react
the diseased portion of the ear. There j:
only one way to cure Deafness, and that Is
by constitutional remedies. Deafness j:
caused by an nfamed condition of the mu.
cous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube gets inhamed you have rum
bling sound or imperfect hearing. and
when it is entirely closed Deafness is the
result, and unless the inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its nor
NAL condition, hearing will be destroyed
forever; nine cases out of ten are caused by
catarrh, which is nothing but an inhamed
condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness (caused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Halls Cstarrh
Cure. Send for circulars. free.
F. ]. CHENEY & Co, Toledo, o.
sa-Sold by druggists, 75c.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04

Governor Tillman, of South Carolina, Is
quoted as saying, There is but one crime
for which q man should be lynched in this
State" The Governor Of a State, sworn to
execute It's Jaws, ought no, 10 make such an
assertion. There is no crime for which a
man should be lyuohed in any State in
which just laws are duly administered
There is no crime 80 brutal that the person
accused Of its commission has not the right
to demand that his guilt be proved to a GER
tainty before punishment is Inflicted. Aud
there is no crime for which lynching has
been shown 10 be an effective remedy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04
FaH Ouercoats.

One OF the most indispensable garments
of gentemsn's wardrobe is a lightweight
overcoat The evenings will soon be get
ting chilly and you will find an overcoat
will prevent many a cold, besides adding
very materially to your appearance We
are carrying an immense stock of them this
season and our prices are remarkably low.
We are showing every style of cut and fab
ric that correct. Call and look at them.
Boy children's overcoats, too, and
beau display of them.
VA. KAEy, Eadler Building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04

A great storm of wind and rain on Monday
wrought awful destruction to human life and
property in Louisiana. From the reports re-
ceived it seems likely that the number OF
deaths will far exceed those resulting from The
recent storm on the Atlantic coast. Several
villages were wiped out, and great injury to
the rice, sugar and orange crops is reported
The storm ragged all day, and covered wide
area. AT Mobile, Alabama, the property loss
will run up into the millions, and at Pensaco-
Ia, Florida, much damage was done
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04

During medieval times woman who had
nothing when she was married escaped re-
spousibility for her debts. Women were
then often married in single garment to
relieve themselves Of Indebtedness A young
aud noble German lady of the sixteenth
century, to make assurance doubly sure, had
the marriage ceremony performed while she
was standing in a closet, entirely Invested
Of clothing. She pa, out her hand through
the door and was thus married. As soon As
the ceremony was performed the groom,
clergyman aud witnesses left the room, she
came out, arrayed herself in clothes provi-
ded by her husband aud took her place at
the marriage feast.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04
Bo,,s, School SUITS.

Well make Rome howl. We have placed
on sale the following lots 200 boys Dobby
double breasted suits, ages to ii twenty
styles will wear like iron. Our prices 81
to 50 worth from 50 to IS per suit.
Perfect mountains of children's clothing
running down as low as 75c. per suit, and
as high as IS per suit. Bring the little tot,
around, and if we can't rig them from head
to toe for much less cash than all others oul
name isn't
VIM KAHN, Sadler Building.
Ladies wraps-all the newest designs-
for sale by
S. d. HIRscHMAN & Co.
Dry goods of all kinds and at bottom
prices.
S. ID. HIRscHMAN & Co.
Portierres, hassocks, window blinds and
rugs you can find at our store.
S. ID. HIRscHMAS & Co.
Everything in mems and boys wear you
can find at our store.
5. d. HIRscHMAN & Co.
II you want to save money come and deal
with S. ID. Hirschman & Co.
We carry, without doubt, the largest Sc
lection of carpets in Charles Town. Call
and see for yourself
S. d. HIRscHMAN & Co.
If you come to Charles Town to buy an
ingram, rag OF brussels carpet call on S. ID.
Hirschman & Co., as we carry the largest
stock.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04

All hail TO Arthur Pue German Ia one
day he shows himself loyal supporter OF
Cleveland, true advocate OF repeal, smit-
er Of silverites and spurner of spOils
Hear what he says:
Mr. President | am not the mOuthpiece
nor the spokesman of the President Of the
United States. His patronage | know moth
ing of; l care nothing for il; l neither
have it nor wish it.
Spoken like a patriot and statesman to
whom We may appeal, not in vain, to come
20 the help Of the people Of Baltimore
against the bummers and spoils hunters =
Baltimore Neics
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04
Freaks Of Memory.

A smart young cavalry officer was recent
ly exercising his regiment upon the drill
ground when the familiar words of COM
mand suddenly slipped from his mind, and
the strenuous effort made to recall them was
utterly futile.
In order to cover his embarrassment he
was compelled to retire from the command
under the plea of illness. The fugitive sen
teuce came to him when he reached his
rooms.
A still more singular case is that of a
well-known and esteemed merchant whose
memory so treacherously failed him one
morning after leaving home that he was TO.
tally unable to locate his Offices, and was
actually compelled to inquire as to their
whereabouts.
Another interesting example is that of a
popular novelist who bad nearly finished
an important work upon which he was en-
gagged, when sudden failure of memory
deprived him of his plot and necessitated
the laying aside of the book for more than
week then an association of ideas recall
ed the missing plot, the novel was brought
to a successful completion and enjoyed a
wide circulation.-Bo Boston Globe
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04

Cards are out for-rather brother Nor
row, of the Adrocate issues invitations to
all who owe him to call and settle. Queer
isn't it, that an editor who announces tina,
he will send hundreds of papers free gratis
for nothing should expect anybody to settle
rather than make a rush towards him to
which the race to the Cherokee strip was
a tarceS He says his creditors are getting
mad and he has the malady.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04

Mr.. Edmund Jennings Lee aud Miss Bes.
sic Reed Nelson, of Shepherdstown, were
married 10 Trinity Episcopal Church Tues
day Afternoon of last week at three o'clock
The ceremony was performed by Rev. DR..
VIM. II. Nelson, father of the bride, assist
ed by Rev. Harry B. Lee, of Charlottesville,
Va, brother of the groom, and Rev. j. II,
Aspinwall. of Washington, d. G.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04

The VIRGINIA FREE Pass, of Charles
Town, has just passed the SD annudl mile
stone of its life's journey. 1t is witty
Journal and an honest one, and Editor Gal
laher is justified in feeling proud of it,
HUper's Ferry Sentinel.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04

Our dear old neighbor, THE FREE PRESS,
has reached four score years and three and
is as fresh as when in its vernal epoch
May the multitude of its years be added to
the life of its present editor We are salts
fed that neither can outlive our friendly
esteem - dpocate.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04

Fred Douglass complains because no ne
gro woman was a member Of the board OF
lady managers Of the Chicago fair. It they
had chosen his wife it wouldn't have mend
ed matters much, as she is white
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04
In Favor Of Buyers.

Rubber goods at old prices. 1t is gener-
ally known that rubber shoes and boots are
very much higher than last year. pur-
chased in March. before the advance. 81 900
worth. with a view of making big stake.
But have decided now to give my custom
ers the benefit of the bargains, and will sell
them at last years prices. have LIST. 2nd
and 3rd qualities None will be sold at
wholesale. Just for the benefit of my re-
tail customers, GEO. III. HAGLEY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04

The most valuable metal in the world is
said 70 be gallium. quoted at $3.50 an
ounce. How would that do for standard
since there is so much opposition to gold
Where would silver be at IS cents an ounce?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04

We thank Gen I. G. Baylor for a copy
of the Confederate Veteran, published at
Nashville, Tennessee. The frontispiece
gives photographs of FIVE young lady repre-
sentatives of States for Birmingham Reun-
ion of United Confederate Veterans-one
of the FIVE daughter of Senator Pasco, of
Florida, Miss Elizabeth, who spent a sum-
MGR in This TOWN
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04

That excellent "old family paper" the
Charles Town FREE PRESS, is eighty-three
years old, and enters its eighty-fcurth with
all the vivacity of youth. We class The
FREE PRESS among the best papers that
come to our exchange table and hope that
il may live long to do good in its wide field
of usefulness.-South Branch InteHigeneer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04

Ex-senator Philetus Sawyer was Que Of
the bondsmen Of three Of the ex-State Treas
urers Of Wisconsin who were prosecuted for
withholding the interest on State funds de
posted ia banks, but he says his estate will
not lose anything, as he intended to be
quea.h S2OO. 900 TO the State University aud
the state will get nearly that amount from
his bonds for the treasurers and may look
after the interests Of the University itself,
so far as he is concerned It is a little hard
on the University.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04

Mr. George, worthy and most respected
citizen of this county died at his home near
Neersville last Monday morning in the nine
tieth year OF his age. He had been an in
valid for long time and died lamented by
large circle of warm and devoted friends
-Loudoun Mirror.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04

The Graded School, under the principal
ship of Mr.. Wright Denny, is a success
thus far and grows daily. The children
crowd out there promptly, and parents APP
pear to interest themselves in getting the
young people off in time. The discipline
of the school is commended by parents aud
guardians, aud the pupils are beginning to
appreciate its value. Mr.. Denny is "the
right man in the right place." and he is
ably assisted. There is only one thing need
ed now, and that is the prospective bridge
crossing at Charles street. We believe the
town authorities are moving with commend
able spirit in this matter.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04

Mr.. Randolph Custer, the father of L. r.
Custer, who was convicted of forgery and ia
now serving out two years seatence in the
Moundsville >peniientiary, is circulating a
petition for his sons pardon. The petition
has been largely signed by the leading citi-
zens of the county, including the jury that
convicted Custer.-Advocate. If petitions
are worth anything Gov. MacCorkle will
act speedily and favorably in this case. We
hope so.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04

The Democrats of Massachusetts, have
nominated Hon. John E. Russell, ex-mem-
Der Of Congress, 10 succeed the present
Governor Russell. The nominee is a life
long Democrat, a very able and accomplish
ed man. and one Of the best stump speakers
in the country He made a brilliant record
in Congress, having been elected from a
Republican district ON the tariff reform Is
sue. Everybody remembers his eloquent
speeches ia Charles Town 10 1883.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04

Our good friend, Mr.. Daniel Getzendan.
ner, of Kearneysville, made us a visit Tues
day and added several dollars to our ex-
chequer. -AdrOcate. Morrow has been limp
ing ever since. He calls it sciatica. We
told him he had better let nitrate of silver
alone. 1t isn't well for editors to expert
ment
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04

Rev. Jno. o. Knott, of Keyser, will give
an Illustrated Lecture at Oakland Church
on Thursday evening, Oct II, at y o'clock.
Subject-"How saw Europe on Two Hun
bred Dollars" Proceeds for benefit of
Oakland Sunday School
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04

West Yirginia's Building, which is one Of
the most substantial and attractive State
buildings on the Worlds Exposition
grounds, is in demand. Already several
persons have indicated a desire to purchase
it. One is a wealthy Philadelphian. He has
a plantation on Indian river, Florida, and
he says the building is just what he wants.
He has askel Commissioned Chancellor to
fix price Oh it. A wealthy lady of Park
ersburg intends, in the near future, to build
a mansion, but If she can purchase the State
building would prefer to do that Govern
or MacCorkle is in favor of removing the
building to Chsrlsstoa 10 be used as a mu-
scum, in which will be placed the exhibits
Of the State at the Worlds Fair The funds
for this purpose, however, would have to be
appropriated by the Legislature, and there
is some doubt expressed if this would be
dome Baltimore Sun.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04
Mrs. E. p. Kennedy

Will reopen her School for Young Ladies ant
Little Girls Sept. 18th. 1893. Thorough instruc
ton in Latin. German. French, Mathematics
aud all English branches
Miss S. II. BROWN,
MISS ". II. KENNEDY.
July IL, i893-3mo.s Teachers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04

PETER. Stewart aud few other politicians
Of that kidney in the Senate are Prodigal OF
words on the silver question. Their speech
Is are not fat. Rather, aa,ulency prevails.
They are not worth a farthing.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04

The Haytien warship Potion, which foun-
dered the other day off the Haytien coast,
carrying down a crew of sixty men, only
one sailor escaping, was new iron vessel
about a hundred feet long, which had been
in commission a month