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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-07-23
Timely Topics.
Honolulu, July 91, 1896.

N''NNV'N' - -,
The immense fortunes that
are now being invested bicy-
Gle manufacturing in nearly all
countries of the world, even in
cluding modernized little Japan,
are thrilling to read of.
These little MISUNDERSTANDING
conveniences are now being
manufactured by the millions
instead of by the few hundreds
of ten or fifteen years ago, and
it is estimated by cicylist
authority that they are at least
1000 different patents and de-
signs in connection with them.
But we note, in an English
exchange, the curious fact that
the palaces and parks of the
die-hard aristocracy are gradual
ly succumbing to the inevitable
and passing into the hands of
the cicyclist autocrats. The item
informs us that Trafford Park,
Sir H. de Trafford's seat near
Manchester, has been purchased
for e360,00O, $1,S0O,0O0) by
the syndicate which recently ac-
quired the Dunlop Tyre and
Singer Co. 1t is proposed to
make the estate the seat of the
cycle and rubber trade.
Now, we have made such
success of our different brands
of wheels that our fame has
gone abroad. We have our own
predictions in favor of cer-
tain make, but, when, unsoli-
cited, we received a consignment
of a popularity favorite brand
without flaw, perfection itself,
in strength, beauty and shape
and manufactured by a world
wide known firm, we could not
be discourteous enough to return
them, without endeavoring to
put them on the market. The
fact is we have had six of those
celebrated Zimmerman cham
pion wheels for gentlemen sent
to us, and we invite cyclists to
call and inspect them and to use
their own judgement as to
whether they want them or not.
AS they have been sent to us
on consignment, we prefer to
sell them and close the consign-
ment, instead of returning them.
We therefore offer them at $40
each instead of at the regular
price of 800. We admit that
they are beauties and we don't
think they will be on our hands
for many days, but as we have
only half a dozen on hand, the
first applicant will have his
pick. They are first-class high
grade machines and very tempt
ing to experts.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-07-23

In the meantime Honolulu will
continue to do the "wagging of the
dog" The dog can continue to do
the barking of its pitiful "tale."
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-07-23
TOPICS OF THE DAY.

A number of people asked us this
morning what 'Eskbank" means.
For the benefit Of our malihini
friends we will state why and how
the late S. G. Wilder named his
beautiful residence on Judd street
the Eskbank. About IL or 19 years
ago, on Sunday morning an Eng
lish vessel, named Eskbank stranded
at Waikiki, off the place where Mr..
Beckley has residence. The ship
went down and Mr.. S. G. Wilder
bought the wreck for a song. He
used two of his steamboats, and sue
ceeded in rescuing most of the
cargo which was mostly composed
Of sugar machinery. He made a
small fortune through his enterprise
and from this money built the
beautiful residence, known as Esk-
bank, which has become celebrated
among foreigners and kamaainas
through the hospitality of its host
and hostess and through its beauti-
full location and elegant appurt-
enances. Where the English vessei
went down the remains of the
wreck can yet be seen. In clear
weather the iron part of the vessel,
the masts and parts of the rigging
are plainly visible. The Eskbauk in
the sea and the Eskbank on the hill
are there to stay.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-07-23

Editor Wilder, who at one time
was good Honoluluite and had his
share Of the tail, has now become a
good .Hiloite and is doing his share
OF the barking. He cannot, how
ever, change facts and in spite of
the screeching of the greater Hjlo
organ, Honolulu will yet remain the
capital OF the Hawaiian Islands.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-07-23

We appreciate the enthusiasm and
energy with which our friends on
Hawaii are booming their island.
1t is pleasing to see that the good
people up that way are pushing
their interests and are making them
selves heard. In fact we hear a
good deal of them. They do not
put their electric lights under a
bushel.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-07-23

The official organ stated yester-
day that as soon as Mr.. Jones has
made his arrangements with the
Government the refunding of our
national loan will take place in a
few weeks. We are also told that
Mr.. Jones did not attempt to float
the loan. AS a matter of fact Mr..
Jones stated in the presence of Min
lister Damon, several senators, Messrs.
Irwin, Swanzy, Hackfeld and other
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-11-11

Blade. For thirty years it has been
a regular visitor in every pant Of the
Union, and is we'll known at almost
every one Of the 10000 post Offices in
the country. It is edited with refer
ence to national circulation. 1t is
a Republican paper, but men of all
politics take it because Of it's honesty
and fairness in the discussion of all
public questions. 1t is the favorite
family paper, with something for
every member of the household.
Serial stories, poetry, wit and humor;
the Household department (bcst in
the world), Young Folks, Sunday
School Lessons, Talmagc's Sermons,
the Farmstead, the Question Bureau
(Which answers questions for SUBJ
scribers) the News Of the Week in
complete form, and other special
features. Specimen copies gladly
sent on application, and if you will
send us list of addresses, we will
mail copy to each. Only 81 ayear.
If you wish to raise a club, write fcr
terms. Address The Blade,
Toledo, Ohio.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-11-11
Forgot to Skin Him.

II have always prided myself on
my ability as a COOK" said G. I.
Whitmore of Atlanta, "but 1 found
one thing that I could not cook.
When I am at home, I frequently
prepare the fancy dishes for dinner,
although we have colored woman
in the kitchen who is as good cook
as one generally frds She never
interferes with me when take a
notion 10 trespass upon her territory.
One of my specialties is cooking fish.
I had some friends stopping with me
who went fishing. Among other
things they brought home All eel. I
had never tried to cook an eel and
did not care to ackne Wedge the fact,
so I went at it as though I cooked
them every day. One necessary step
I did not take. I did not skin it I
baked the eel for two hours and was
very proud Of my success. 1t GER
tainly did look appetizing VIXEN plac-
ed on the table. But as soon as the
guests were all seated that eel start
ed out of the dish and across the
table. The ladies fled, and I threw
him out of the window. [ now be-
lieye all the stories I hear about an
cells tenacity of life
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-11-11
How Alcohol Warns.

The temperance cause relates an
anecdote about the oft repeated argu-
ment of the warming effects OF alco-
hol, as follows:
"But, doctor, I must have some
kind of stimulant," cried the invalid
earnestly. 81 am cold, and it warns
me-"
Precisely" came the doctors
crusty answer. "See here; this stick
is cold," taking up a stick Of wood
from the box beside the heath and
tossing it into the fire. 'Now it is
warm, but is the stick bene6ted?'
The sick man watched the wood
first send out little puffs of smoke
and then burst in to fame, and re-
piled: "Of course not; it is burning
itself"
"And so are you when you warm
yourself with alcohol; you are literal
ly burning up the delicate tissues OF
your stomach and brain"
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-11-11
But She Smoked.
Detroit Free Press.

Detroit Free Press.
She was little, old woman, dress,
ed in black and having a bundle
wrapped up in gray shawl. She
had o seat in the middle of a Grand
River avenue car, and as she took out
her clay pipe and began feeling for
her tobacco the conductor stepped
forward and said:
''You mustn't smoke here, ma'am. y
why nots'
Against the rules"
"Who made the rules?"
"The company"
''Wherc's the company"
"Down ut the Office
"Well, 1 never allow anybody q
mile away to tell me when shall or
shall not smoke. I've got neuralgy,
and when have it I always smoke.
You kin trot right back to the plat
form and be ready to jingle the bell
when anybody wants to get off,"
And she found a match, lighted it
on the under edge of the seat, and
puffed away with serence counten-
ance until ready to get off at twelfth
street.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-11-11
How to Ward of an Attack
Of Group.

In speaking Of this much dreaded
disease, Mr. G. n. Dixon, of Pleasant
Ridge, Pa, said, Il have little girl
who is troubled FREQUENTLY during
the winter months with croupy affec-
tions. Whenever the first symptoms
occur, my wife gives her Chamber
lain,s Cough Remedy, and the result
is always prompt and satisfactory" ;"
This remedy is used by thousands of
mothers througout the United States,
also in many foeign countries, and
always with perfect success. 1t is
only necessary to give it freely when
the child becomes hoarse or as soon
as the croupy cough appears and all
symptoms of Group will disappear.
For sale at 25 and so cents per
bottle by
J. E. Kaufman, Lexington.
F, W. Oswald, Barr's.
Oswald g. Son, Irene.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-11-11

The son of rich Louisville, Ky,
merchant is wild and violently insane
from smoking cigarettes.
Tobacco seeds are so small that a
thimblcful will furnish plants for an
acre OF ground.
Typewriting machines sound like
woodpeckers when several are click
ing industriously at the same time.
A good disposition cannot be whip
ped into a nervous or vicious horse.
If young men did not drink there
would be no drunkards.
Never let the sun go down without
doing some kind act that will make
your pillow softer.
Trees which grow on the northen
side of hill make more durable lum-
ber than those which grow on the
southern side.
The word mile comes from tho
Latin "mille," a thousand. A thou
sand PAGES of q marching soldier
made Roman mile.
The man who is ever lamenting,
never rejoicing, is playing part; for
life is neither constantly painful nor
constantly gay.
Do not wear impermeable and
tightftting hats that constrict the
blood-vessels of the seals. Use Halls
Hair Renewer occasionally, and you
will not be bald.
Fruits in season, candies, cakes,
crackers, the most delicious canned
goods, the best grades Of smoking
and chewing tobacco, fragrant cigars,
full cream cheese, a full line of fancy
articles can always be found at the
Bazaar.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-11-11
Sore Throat Quickly Cured.

Not long ago, in speaking of sore
throat, and the difficulty frequently
experienced in curing it, Mr. j. E
Thomas, of Uniondale, Pa, told how
he had often cured it in his family
We give it in his own words: Il
have frequently used Chanberlain's S
Pain Balm in my family for sore
throat and it has effected a speedy
cure in every instance. I would not
think Of getting along in my home
without it." Pain Balm also cures
rheumatism, sprains and bruises.
For sale at 25 and so cents per
bottle by
J. E. Kaufman, Lexington
F. ". Oswalt, Barre's
Oswalt & Son, Irene
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-11-11
a Tsus Gentleman.

One of the hihest encomiums that
can be pronounced upon any young
man, worthy of it, is to say that he is
a true gentleman. There is a world
of meaning in the term. It means
more than mere politeness. Il is
more than strict conformity to writ
ten rules of the best fashionable eti-
quette. One may be faultless in his
adherence to the best form Of social
behavior, and yet lack much of the
true gentleman. The true gentle
man is the soul of honor, is beauti-
fully candid, is deeply considerate of
the rights Of others, is quick to ack-
nowledge his own faults rather than
lay them on others, and consult the
good of others, rather than seek his
own preferment. The true gentle
man is known by his strict sense OF
honor; by his sympathy, his gentle
ness, his forebearance and his gener-
osity. He is essentially man of
truth, speaking and doing right at
all times, not merely in private be-
hayior. Truthfulress is moral tran
sparency. Hence the true gentleman
promises nothing he has not the
means of performing. Ho never
breaks his word, for he scorns to lie,
in word or deed, and is ready to brave
all consequences rather than debase
himself by falsehood. No dishonest
man is true gentleman, nor is ne
who purposely takes advantage OF
another, whether the latter be foe
or q friend. The true gentleman
does by others as he would have
others do by him.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-11-11

ton. Only Thorean can grow wiser
in solitude. It is important that
this tendency be resisted, and that
the home be supplied with the best
of current literature, and that tickets
to the lecture course be in every
farmers home, if his family is to
start in life equipped to stand by
his fellow of the town. Let the
home be q centre OF social and
literary life, and the boy will not be
80 anxious to leave the farm. 10
manage successfully farm OF hun
dred acres and solve all the problems
of soils and seed and stock and sales,
demands talent and training equal,
if not superior, to that demanded for
success in the pulpit, at the bar or
bedside, the sick bed. When this
fact is realized more generally, the
farmers children will be given as
good an education as the professional
mans. The modern College course
is not confined to tie classics, but
offers instruction in chemistry, biol
ogy, physics, geology and other
branches so important for one who is
to deal with life, vegetable and ami
nal. Let the farmers children be
taught that farming is one OF the
learned occupations, and at once
they will take greater interest In
preparing for it, and be better salts
fed to remain in the country, rather
than to rush into the city. and be
some other mans servant all the
days of their lives.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-11-11
Mckinley Writes We'll.
If his Administration Comes Up to
his Sentiments Expressed Below
he will bea Good President.

If his Administration Comes Up to
his Sentiments Expressed Below
he will bea Good President.
New York, November 5.-The fol-
lowing telegram was received by
Mark A. Hanna from Major McKin-
ley tonight:
Canton, Ohio, November 5, 1896.
Hon. M. a. Hanna, New York: Your
telegraphic message announcing the
result of the election has been re-
ceived. I beg you to accept my
hearty thanks for your great services
in the cause of sound money and
protection throughout the campaign
now closed, and gloriously won.
They were most generous and effec-
tive. and will receive the warm ap-
probation of your countrymen every
where. I will be pleased to have
you convey to your associates of the
national committee my high appre-
citation of their efficient services. The
people, in their majesty, ignoring
party lines, have declared their de-
testation of Reputation and dishonor
in whatever specious guise they may
be presented. They have with the
same mighty power affirmed their
devotion to law and order, and their
undertaking respect for justice and
the Courts. They have maintained
their unfalterning determination to
support and uphold the constituted
authorities of the country, and have,
thereby,given new vigor and strength
to our free institutions. They have
indeed, again consecrated themselves
to country, and baptized the cherish
ed ordinances of free government
with a new and holy patriotism.
The victory is not to party OF section,
but of and for the whole American
people. Not the least of the triumph
is the obliteration of sectional lines
in the. Republic. We have denom-
strated to the world that We are g
reunited people in purpose as in
name. We have manifested in the
great cause the spirit Of fraternity
and brotherhood that should always
characterize our common and equal
citizenship, and have proven con-
clusiveIy that in country of equal
privilege and equal opportunities the
insidious doctrine OF hate or of class
or sectional distinctions cannot pre-
vail. Let US as Americans straigh-
way devote ourselves to the upbuild-
ing of America to the peace, honor
and glory of our common country.
Party dissensions should no longer
divide or rack the public mind, nor
the zeal or temper Of either side
deter any citizen from patriotic de-
votion to the good of all.
William Mckinley.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-11-11
The Discovery Saved His
Life.

Mr.. G. Caillouette, Druggist, Bea
versville, Ill, says: "To Dr.. Kings s
New Discovery I owe my life. Was
taken with La Grippe and tried all
the physicians for miles about, but
of no avail and was given up and
told I could not live. Having DIR.
Kings New Discovery in my store l
sent for a bottle and began it's use
and from the first dose began to get
better, and after using three bottles
was up and about again. tits worth
its weight in gold. We won't keep
store OF house without it." Get a
free trial at J. Z. Kaufmann's Drug
Store.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-11-11
AYERS
The Only Worlds Fair SarsaparilIa.
Ayers Pills Regulate the Liver.
Is This Seat Engaged.

She was as pretty as picture, not
over Is, wore jaunty travelling cos
tune, and occupied a seat by herself
in the car.
He was bright-eyed, slick young
fellow, wore flowing trousers, low
cut vest, sail collar, and a billy cock
hat.
"Is this seat engageda"
sit is not"
The young man seats himself,
deftly arranges his gripsacks, settles
back in the seat, and with a tit-wil-
low smile, opens the campaign.
"Are you travelling alone?"
II am."
May I ask your namee"
Certainly in breezy sort OF
way; sit is Milly Hortense Smith.
I am not IS, my father is merchant
in Pasadena, live with my parents,
I am graduate at the Normal school
this year, and am now returning
home to remain over Sunday"
The slick young mans eyes bulged
out as though he had internal pains,
and he mentally calculates, ''In the
soup!" Recovering himself, he says
hesitatingly:
"Here is my card"
an. Clarence Joblot, with Blouse
& Co.," reads the young woman, and
demurely continues: 20 yes! you
are one of the gentlemen who sell
goods on commission. Perhaps you
get salary? My father has several
in his employ, and he tells me the
most ridiculous stories about chem
says they are necessary evils IN pusl-
ness. I hope you are not like those
who, my father says, in order to drink
wine and make a show, get half-rstes
at the hotels and travel on passes
they wheedle out Of the railroad men.
I am real glad to meet you, Mr.. Job
lot. This is my station. Good after
noon"
The slick young man did not recov-
er speech and motion until after the
train had moved on and left the we'll
Informed young lady smiling on the
platform. Mr.. Joblot has never told
his friends how he mashed the Pasa-
dena.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-11-11
Cure or Headacne.

As remedy for all forms of Head
ache Electric Bitters has proved to
be the very best. It effects perma-
nent cure and the most dreaded
habitual sick headaches yield to its
influence. We urge all who are
afflicted to procure bottle, and give
this remedy a fair trial. In cases OF
habitual constipation Electric Bitters
cures by giving the needed tone to
the bowels, and few case long resist
the use of this medicine. Try it
once. Large bottles only Fifty cents
at J. E. kaufmunn's.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-11-11
A Life Saved.

Jamestown, Tenn October Is, 1891
My daughter tried physicians and
nearly all remedies for Female irrcg-
ularities, but received no relief or
benefit whatever. We had nearly
despaired of her recovery when we
were induced by our postmaster,
Mr.. A. A. Gooding, to try Gerstle's
Female Panacca, and after using
four bottles she was entirely cured.
for which 1 feel it my duty to let it
be known to the world and suffering
humanity, for I believe she owes her
life to the Panacca.
A. j. MACE,
Sheriff Of Fentress County, Tenn.
For further informstion call on j. E..
Kaufman and get free, pamphlet
entitled, advice to Women and
Other Useful Information
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-11-11

During several years residence IN
the far west, I had many opportunl-
ties for observing the wonderful ef-
fects of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Disrrhoea Remedy. Its efficacy
was demonstrated in the alkah re-
gions, where the water produces v'o-
Dent purging. 1t allayed the attack
when all other remedies failed. L
repeatedly saw the greatest distress
from diarrhoea cured in few min
utes. I used the remedy myself
with the most satisfactory results,
and can recommend it for the COM
plants for which it is indicated. H.
Y. Gilingbam, editor Of the Republl-
can, Phoenixville, Pa. This remedy
is for sale by
J.E Kaufman, Lexington.
F. W. Oswalt, Barre's.
Oswalt & Son, Irene.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-11-11
Conferential Meeting.

A meeting of the conference Of the
Evangelical Lutheran Tennessee Syn
cd Of S. G.. will be held at Zion Luth-
eran church in Lexington county on
Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in
December next. The ministers In
connection with said synod with two
delegates from each congregation are
expected to be present. Matters OF
great interest to the church will be
presented and I hope for full at
tendance. Henry A. Meetze,
President Conference E. l.. Tenn.
Synod. October 2S, 1886.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-11-11
From a Distinguished Educator.

I have found Cheney's Expector-
ant superior to anything I have ever
tried for Colds or Bronchial trouble.
Send me by first mail six bottles OF
your excellent medicine.
Prof. J. H. Richardson.
Sweetwater, Tenn.