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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1895, 1895-06-05
Agitation Against Foot
binding.


custom ia China through which
the unfortunate female children
are crippled for life. The Eng
lish newspapers in China have
taken the matter up with great
vigor. and the most remarkable
attacks and defenses are made
against and for the custom.
"Philo- Sinensis," writing in
the columns of the North China
Daily Neecs, says that large
class of Europeans, namely the
Roman Catholic Missiona ries in
China, are responsible for per-
etuating the evil of foot binding.
These missionaries have about
ten thousand orphan and aban-
doned girls under their charge,
and as they desire ultimately to
find Chinese husbands for their
proteges, they bind the latter s
feet But "Philo-Sinensis" points
out that these girls are always
married to converts, and that, if
a proper antipathy to the evil of
foot binding were educated
among the converts, the unfort-
unate girls might be saved the
suffering and inconvenience Of
having their feet cramped into
deformities.
Mr.. Y. ID. LUX, a Ohinaman,
writes this in the N. c. Daily
NeaUs
i What is the use of binding the
feet ? This question is answered
by saying that its purpose is the
same as "waist-tightening
amongst the European ladies
Dc you tighten the waist for com
fort 2 No. Is it to make one lcoB
| taller or shorter No. Then
, what is it for? 1t is for beauty
, 1t is to catch the eyes of men. So
, ls footbinding. They are both
for the benefit of man. Footbind-
ing does not do as much harm as
ist-tightening. The former
only crushes the metatarsal bones
(Which is very painfully which can
not be so injurious to the body al
the latter, which displaces thu
. pital organs, that they cannot per
. form their proper functions. ]
' have heard of people who hav,
met their deaths by waist-tight.
ening, but not by footbinding
: When so many medical men hav,
Q written against the harm of waist
tightening, and have not succeed.
\ ed, how much more then can (
t number OF European ladies thinl
to succeed in putting stop t.
r this very ancient custom of ours
/ There are now many medicalladie
Q Why do they not first begin t.
= loosen their waists2 They mus
e surely know the effect upon tn
9 organs of the body. 1t would b.
| as useless for a number of ou
3 Chinese women to start societ,
s against waist Tightening, as {
Q number Of European ladies woult
t against footbindlng, You en-
e lightened Christian ladies SHOULD
f begin at home by forming an An
Q ti-waist- tightening society, theI
we Chinese may perhaps follow
your good example.
My hearty wishes with you il
the success of your work. L, fo
one, wish footbinding would g
outof China My heart aches tt
see the poor girls crying, but it il
o no use to cry over split milk.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1895, 1895-06-05

1t is understood that the
British Columbia spectators
will not press their charter for
an electric tramway at the spe-
cial session of the Legislature.
What would be the best
scheme out would be to buy
out the horse tramways and
establish an electric system
over the best routes that can
be designated. Two systems of
rapid transit will never do in a
town of Honolulu's dimensions.
Come, citizens of money and
brains, and put your heads to-
gether.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1895, 1895-06-05

The Chinese theatre was visited
yesterday afternoon by mum ber
of society ladies who evidently
miss an opera house.
The departure for Maui yester-
day evening of Admiral Boards
lee was quite unexpected. The
Admiral will make a flying trip
and return this week.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1895, 1895-06-05

The appointment Of w. r.
Castle to the post Of Hawaiian
Minister at Washington has
not met with the approval of
the brave heroes who built up
the republic. 1t is indeed a
shame that the government,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1895, 1895-06-05
Timely Copies
June s, 1895.

A question that will be of
great Importance at the meet
ing of the coming Legislature
is the Liquor Question. The
party now in power is in many |
ways affiliated with the prohib-
ition party in the country, and |
there can be no doubt that |
every effort will be made by |
the different temperance So
cietieS to secure legislation
which will prevent or at least
diminish the liquor traffic.
Many theories in regard to this
matter have from time immem-
orial been advanced and here
as elsewhere have people who
can only be termed fanatics
advocated measures which as
a rule have injured their case
through their intolerance and
harShnesS. These fanatics
class the moderate drinker with
the habitual drunkard, and they
assign him to the rather played
out drunkard's grave. The
liquor question is of vast i'm
portance, but it should be dis
cussed calmly and with due
consideration to the liberty and
rights of the individual citizen.
We have now on hand some
of the finest cocktail shakers
ever introduced here.
We had some of the same
pattern but the demand was so
great that we soon had to order
another lot. A cocktail can't
help being excellent when mix
ed in these shakers. We can
also show you some pretty
shoppers for bottles in neat de-
sign, and of a very practical
construction.
Do you know what a jigger
is? The name indicates some
thing in the line of high jinks,
but it is simply a very pretty
and very handy liquor measure
which should be used in all
, firSt-clasS bar rooms. All the
goods are in excellent Britannia
ware and cannot be distin-
guished from solid silver. In the
} same ware we have many
} things suitable for presents,
ornamental to the sideboard,
and useful in any household.
We sell a very pretty orange
spoon and knife. They are a
delicate pattern and very use
full. Our coffee and tea spoons
in different patterns and our
napkin rings are worthy Of in
spection. Many other orna-
mental and useful things in
plated ware or in old copper
are exhibited in our show
cases. We have some tasty
smoking sets and match cases
which always will be welcomed
by any smoker, and other arti-
cleS too numerous to mention.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1895, 1895-06-05

which at other times is swamp
ed with the adulations of the
said heroes, should go to work
and appoint a man whose can
didacy for the place has not
even been submitted to our
real rulers. But what are we
going to do about it?
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1895, 1895-06-05

or THE -
Maui -:-Racing
Association
July 4th- 1905
PROGRAMME.
1st-RUNN1NG RACE
Purse $50
IA mile dash for Maui bred
Ponies ID hands and under.
Catch weights
2nd-RUNNING RACE
Purse $150
mile dash, free for all
3rd-TROTTING and PACING
TO HARNESS
Purse $100
8 minute class, 1mile heats,
best 2 in 3
4th-RUNNING RACE
Purse $50
(Maiden race) 1-2 mile dash
for all Maui bred. Weight
for age
5th-RUNNING RACE
Purse $50
(Corinthian race) mile
dash. Members of the Asso-
citation to ride. Welter weights
6th-RUNNING RACE
Purse 800
1-2 mile and repeat for Ha-
waiian bred horses
7th-RUNNING RACE
Purse 500
"a mile dash, free for all
The above is subject to change
A. N. KEPOIKAI,
Secretary Maui Racing Asso-
citation.
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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1895, 1895-06-05
SPECI-AT-TIES:

SPECTALTIES
White Bros. Cement
Corrugated Iron Roofing
Galvanized Water PiDe
Paints and Oils
Roche Harbor Lime
G. and G.. Flour
Hav, Grain, ETC., ETC.. etc.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1895, 1895-06-05

The Hawaiian Hardware Go. Ltd
Opposite spreeksA@ BlsSh,
aOx EORE SacGXaxnRnxe.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-06
A GREAT LECTURE.

The people of Bloomsbury and Vi
cinity have rare treat in store for
something extraordinary. On
Thursday evening, Dec. 10Th, in the
Opera House, Chaplain c. c. McCabe
d. d., of New York, will deliver his
celebrated lecture entitled, "The
Bright Side of Life in Libby Prison"
This is indeed remarkable lecture.
Chaplain McCabe is one of the best
known and one of the most popular
men in America. This lecture has
been delivered all over this land and
in the same cities is called for again
and again. A year ago last summer
the immense auditorium at Ocean
Grove, seating about ten thousand,
was full of people, eager to hear it.
The Chaplain is great favorite with
Grand Army men, and every old sol
dier as well as every body else hears
him with delight. The young people
of this generation should not fail to
catch the spirit of lofty patriotism,
which this lecture always inspires.
Without the least hesitation and
with all our hearts, we commend to
our readers this remarkable lecture,
and assure them that they will not re-
gret spending an evening with Chap
lain McCabe.
The admission is, for reserved seats
SO cts, general admission, IS cts,
gallery IS cts. The Opera House is
likely to be crowded, so you had bet
ter secure your seat beforehand.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-06
JUSTICES COURT,

Amos Neyhart, who is employed in
laying cement pavements, was the
prosecutor in case of assault and
battery, against William Giger of the
Railroad House and his son Lloyd,
which was to have been heard by
Squire Jacoby last Monday. The
prosecutor claimed that as he was
passing the hotel Of the defendant
last Friday, some Of the straw which
he was carrying tell from the bundle
on the walk of Giger, when he came
out and struck him blow on the
head, which was followed by one from
his son. The case was set for hearing
on Monday afternoon, but before the
time arrived Giger paid the prosecutor
$40, and the costs, amounting in all
to about $50, and settled the case.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-06

These things develop all the latent weak
ness in his body. They make digestion
imperfect, they prevent proper assimila-
ton, proper secretion of the digestive
fluids and the proper excretion of refuse
matter. Probably the last is most .impor-
tant of all, for poisonous matter in bowels,
liver and kidneys soon gets into the blood
and SO is carried all over the body. There
is no telling where such things will stop.
In the beginning, a little common sense
and a simple, natural remedy is all that is
needed Even when the trouble has pro-
gressed to serious stages, q simple, scien-
tihc remedy working strongly with Nature
soothing, stimulating, invigorating, the
organs of digestion, will have wonderful
effect on the whole body. There is really
nothing wonderful about 1t. The blood is
all nrade in the digestive organs. If they
are healthy and strong, the blood is the
same and 1t makes every part of the body
strong.
Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
puts the digestive organs into perfect con
dition. II makes them capable of perform
ing perfectly all their functions. II in.
creases the power of assimilation and Sc
makes good, solid healthy flesh, A large
book about it (I6o pages) will be sent free
to any address, on receipt of six cents In
stamps to cover postage. Worlds Dispen
sary Medical Association, Buffalo, n. Y.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-06
ESQUIRE ELLIS DEAD

Clinton Ellis died Tuesday evening
OF last week after lengthy illness,
aged II years, months and days.
The funeral will take place Friday
afternoon at 2 o'clock from his late
residence, Rev. Myers officiating.
Deceased was one of the best
known and most popular citizens OF
our town, was prominently identified
with the P. 0. S of A., Odd Fellows
and asons.-Catawissa Neaos Item
Squire Ellis as he was familiarly
called was well known by many of oul
readers. We join with the Item in
extending our sympathies to the
bereaved wife.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-06

Mr.. J. f. Roys of Lyons, New
York has purchased the Jewelry Store
of J. G.. Wells, and will continue the
business in the COLUMBIAN Building.
Mr.. Roys is practical matchmaker,
having had several years experience
in one of the largest jewelry stores In
the State of New York. He comes
among us highly recommended, and
desires to meet the citizens of this
place. The business will be conduct
ed in the same honest, straight fer
ward manner, that characterized, and
made the store. of his predecessor
famous. Goods will be sold for what
they are.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-06
POLICE COURT.

Butcher Neyhart concluded Mon
day that he would paint the town a
vermillion hue and Immediately he
commenced to load up. He succeed
ed in getting gloriously drunk, com
mitted nuisance and assaulted a po-
lice officer and was landed in the sta
ton house. Tuesday morning he
was given hearing before President
of the Town Council Greasy, and
fined SIS. If there were many cases
like this the question of the finances
of the Town would solve themselves.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-06

with coal shovel. That she tore the
sleeve out of his shirt, took the pick
from him and threw 1t over into his
yard. That he did not at any time
strike her with the pick. In this he
was substantially corroborated by
Robert White neighbor who happen
ed to be passing by, and stopped to
see the trouble. He also fixed the
date as the 10Th of April, The Jury
returned verdict finding the defend
ant not guilty and the prosecutrix to
pay Z of the costs and the defendant
1 of the costs. The Court imposed a
sentence accordingly.
In the estate of Nathan Chromis
deceased the order of sale was con-
tinued until Wednesday December
4th, 1895.
The case of the commonwealth VS..
Hiram Albertson a deaf mute, who
was charged with an assault and
battery upon the person of H. w.
Garrah was the next case called. The
defendant had no counsel, and owing
to his affiiction it was almost impossi-
BILE for him to use one. The indict-
ment was fully explained to him, and
he informed the court that he was
guilty. The crime was committed at
the work shop of E. M. Laubach n
Fishingcreek township at which place
he was then living as a township
charge. His mind is weak, and at
one time was an inmate of TIE insane
asylum at Danville. The court desir-
ed some information in regard to the
case and hence Mr.. Garrah was called
to the stand and related the circum-
stances which were briefly as follows {:
We were in the work shop Of f. M.
Laubach on the 24th of last October
when he gave me punch in the
stomach with his elbow. I turned
around to open the gate to let on the
water when he closed on me and we
had a tussle and l threw him. l left
him up, and walked away, when Lau.
bach said should look out as he was
coming at me with an ak. He cut
ME over the eye. Laubach took the
ak from him." The court held the
matter under advisement.
Commonwealth VS.. A. B. Yocum.
Assault and Battery. The Grand
Jury returned not true bill and the
prosecutor to pay the costs. The
court called the prosecutor c. B.
Kelchner before him, and sentenced
him to pay the costs, or give bail to
the Sheriff to pay them in ten days.
Owing to the absence of Costello
the case of the commonwealth VS..
Fetterman was continued. The re.
cognizance of the defendant was for
feited to be respited upon his appear
ance at the next Sessions.
WEDNESDAY MORNING.
Court met pursuant to adjournment.
In the case of H. c. L. Goss VS..
Jennie B. Goss. Divorce. Thomas
B. Hanly Esq. was appointed COM
missioner to take testimony. The
Grand Jury returned the following
bills. Commonwealth VS.. James Polk.
Assault and Battery with intent to
commit rape. A true bill.
Commonwealth VS.. !. r. Evans.
Cruelty to animals. A true bill.
In the estate Of Michael Fetterolf
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-06
Court Proceedings Concluded.

with the understanding that the de.
fendant would promise the Court to
lead a different life in the future. In
that event, in all probabilitythe case
would be settled. The Court called
Lockard before him and said /:
"There has been an indictment found
against you, and counsel have asked
that it be continued until next term.
The District Attorney has agreed to
it providing you promise to be bet
ter man, thar. you have been. What
have you to say3 He said he would.
The Court continued, "you are a
young man, and have good opportuni-
ties, and l hope you have seen enough
of the hardships of one who leads the
life Of transgressors of the law. This
being the first offense we are disposed
to be lenient with you, and will al.
low the case to be continued by your
giving bond for your appearance at
next term" 1. D. White went his
security.
Commonwealth VS.. Matthias Bitten
bender. Fornication and bastardy.
The defendant is employed in the
Carpet Mill at this place and inform.
ed the Court that he was twenty one
years Of age and resided at Espy, as
did also the prosecutrix Clementine
Jacobs, He had no counsel, did
NOT desire any, nor did he wish to
challenge any of the twelve jury men
called. The prosecutrix was placed
on the stand and testified that she
was IS years Of age and resided with
her father. That the child was con-
ceived on the a5th of January 1895
and born on the aad of October 1895
at her fathers house in Espy. That
the defendant had kept company with
her on two. different occasions and
had promised to marry her. The de-
fendant offered no evidence and the
whole matter was disposed of in about
FIVE minutes. The Court imposed the
usual sentence.
Estate of Sarah Hamlin, deceased.
Proceedings in partition. Bid of c.
d. Hamlin $I65o filed, bid of Mrs.
Clara Harder $3.50 filed. Real es.
tate awarded to the former, he being
the highest bidder.
The next case called was that of
Commonwealth VS.. John Murray. The
defendant who resides near Centralia
was charged by Mrs, Cuff with having
committed an assault and battery up
on her on the 10th day of May. The
whole trouble arose over line fence.
The prosecutrix testified that the de-
fendant was taking it away, and she
went out, caught hold of it, when-the
defendant struck her on the side OF
the head with pick. He also
threatened to kill her.
In this story she was corroboratcd
by her husband and son.
The testimony of the defendan;
put an entirely differert aspect upon
the matter, as according TO his evi
dence, instead of being the defendant
he should have been the prosecutor
He testified that tine transaction tooh
place the 18th ofApril instead Of the
roth of May and that he was bill ing
line fence on his land. That Wills
he was kneeling cleaning out pei,
hole the prosecutrix came Out of tn,
house, and struck him several time:
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-06
Fine Hotel Property for Sale,

The old and we'll established hotel
known as the Farmers Hotel on Iron
street is for sale on easy terms. This
is one of the best paying stands in the
Town of Bloomsburg. For particu-
lars inquire of John S. Williams, auc-
toneer and real estate agent, Office
in Ist National Bank Building, Main
street, Bloomsbury, Pa. tt.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-06
THE COLUMBIAN.
BLOOMSBURG, PA.
FOR SALE.

Desirable vacant lots and number OF good
houses and lots In Bloomsbury, Pa The pest
husiness stand In Bloomsbury. very desira-
bic property containing 10 acres and first class
uuiidings with good Will In business worth
S1200 to $500 per year at Willow Grove.
Dwellings, In Espy, 0rangeville and Beach
Haven, Alarge number OF farms In columbia
County, one In Luzerne County, one In virginia.
Two Country Store Stands In Columbia county
and one In Luzerne County, A water power
planning mill, dry dock and lumber yard and
Shods In Beach Haven, Pa. Also 10 acres Of
good farm land at same place. by M. Z. LUTZ
. SON, Insurance and Real Estate Agents,
BLOOMSBURG, PA, Ut.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-06
For Sale.

A desirable house and lot. Corner
lot about 50 X SO feet, beautiful To-
cation, all modern improvements; will
be sold at once. Cheap for cash, OIL
part down and balance to suit the
purchaser; or part in exchange fol
other property.
For further information call on S. d,
Neyhard, Building, Loan and Real
Estate Agent, over First National
Bank, Bloomsburg, Pa. II-I5.tf.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-06
Healthy Old Age

Is the result Of care
full living. Keeping
the blood pure and
the body flee from
even minor ailments
adds years of enjoy
ment to ones life.
The trouble with
most of us nova
days Is, that we live
too rapidly We are
in such a hurry to
go some place, or do
Some thing, that the
care of our bodily
health is wofully
neglected. Nature
never pardons neg
lect. Her laws must
be respected, or pun
ishment ensues.
A man may abuse
his stomach for a
time, but after awhile
dyspepsia comesand
liver complaints and
kidney troubles.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-06

Buyers are want
ed to move this
large stock, and no
inducements will
be left unmade to
sell the goods. You
want the best, this
is your chance.
You can't help
being pleased, SO
come in at once.
Plenty Of good
goods at low prices.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-06

Judge Arnold refused to grant a
new trial to H. H. Holmes, who was
convicted of the murder OF B. +.
Pietzel, in Philadelphia, September 2,
1894, and was sentenced to death.
An appeal to the Supreme Court will
be taken at once.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-06
HESS BROS,
JEWELLERS AND STATIONERS.
BLOOMSBURY, PA.

will save you
something on
every purchase.
Come and sec
that Holiday
bargains do ex-
ist and that we
give them. Our
store is full Of
big hearted bar
gains at big
hearted prices.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-06
Dividend Notice.

The Board of Directors of the
Bloomsburg Land Improvement Com
pany has declared semi-annual divi-
dend of 3 per cent. payable at the
Office of the Secretary.
N. u. FUNK, Secretary.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-06
ELECTION NOTICE.
BLOOMSBURY, PA

The annual meeting OF the stockholders OF
the Farmers National Bank OF Bloomsbury, Pa
Will be held at their banking house. on Tuesday,
January l4th, 1896, between the hours OF aud
p. m. for the election OF directors for ensuing
year.
12-6-it A. ii. BLOOM, Cashier.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-06
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Estate or Marta Lon erv, deceased.
Notice is hereby given H.at letters testament
tary on the estate OF Maria LOwery, late OF Cen
tire township, decd, have been granted to Geo
Lowery, executor Of said estate, to whom all
persons indebted to said estate are requested
to make payment and those having claims or
demands Will make known the same without
delay. GEO. LOWERY,
+ b. Il. ZARR, Executor
Atty -,9-6t.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-06
THE BRO OADW A Y

Holiday Opening Saturday. Dec 9TH Call and the cheapest
stock Of Holiday brought Bloomsbury Souvenirs
10 a
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-02-21
When First n National Hero.

Washington's triumphal entry int,
Boston was the signal victory which
made him first National hero. Tn "a
that moment he had been deseryipv
Virginia gentleman put in commapi
of some Continental forces. Now bs
began to be regarded as the militarv
Moses of the whols people of The
American Colonies.
Congress itself ses the pace by vo,.
ing, on motion of John Adams, medal
to be struck in honor OF their victor.
GUS general. This was done and va
have the pleasure Of reproducing here
drawing of tho face of the medal
The profile Is said to be an excellent
likeness OF Washington in his prime.