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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-09
Remarkable Sequel to n War Incl
dent.

Commenting on the largo number Of
Americans NOW in London. the Daily
Telegraph chronicles a remarkable scene
at a Observation-Disclosures hotel on
the 9th ultimo. 1t seems that party OF
newly-arrived Americans, most OF them
strangers to each other, were sitting at
luncheon, and one of them was with an
English friend who had called to see him.
The conversation between the two ma
turally drifted back TO the war time.
and the American who had been a
Federal, described some OF his adven-
lures, and how at one place the OPP
posing soldiers used to work so near
each other in the trenches that they
were able TO engage in conversation,
and surreptitiously exchange tobacco
and teas-the northerners having plenty OF
tho latter and none Of the former, while
the southerners were exactly In the OPP
posite condition. But, he continued, the
most curious "swop' he ever made was
a small packet OF quinine for a pound
Of tobacco, to which the Confederate
added q curiOusly carved wooden pipe.
That pipe hC had kept ever since, be-
cause he rcgkrded II and the tobacco rs
having saved his life; for somehow or
other HIS superior officer had como 10
know that ne possessed a quantity of
"the weed" and ordered him TO report
himself concerning IT, Before be could
regain his post a skirmLsh occurred, and
the man who was N his very place was
killed. At this point a tall sunburned
American, with white hair and beard,
who had been listening % the other with
considerable emotion, interrupted with,
Excuse me. though / am a stranger 10
you--but didn't that southerner tell you
that the quinine was for his little daugh-
ter. who was down with the feverT'
Yes" said the otter. "and didn't the
northerner say that his little girl was
III OF fever too, but he would share her
medicine with the other little one. even
without the tobacco?" 'Why, yes" cried
the original narrator, 81 believe he did,
and that was me-" "And / was the
southerner," cried the other; "and here Is
my daughter. whose life you helped save.
and here's enc Of my grandchildren with
her" The Englishman who was present,
and who sends the account OF the meet
ing 10 the Telegraph, says that there was
then such a scene of hand-shaking, In
r0dlctions, and congratulations as must
have made people at the other tables
think the company must have been WISH
tors from Bedlam. The northerner had
also a daughter with him, who Is a
widow. and the embrace of the two wo-
men, who had never seen each other
before, but whose early lives had so
closely touched, was peculiarly affecting.
"And to think we should meet each other
80 far from home, and In England, too.'
exclaimed one God blsss England for
Il, say L." replied the other.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-09
THE CONFEDERATE MUSEUM.
North Carolina. Room Thereiu-Ap-
peal to North Carolinians.
For tho Dispatch.)

For tho Dispatch.)
There has been little said Of the North
Carolina Room in the Confederate Mu-
scum, In this city. The room itself is
magnificent one, and only wants the CO.
operation Of North Carolina ladies TO
make It as attractive In every way as
that of either OF the other States whose
ladies have banded together and sent
money and relics TO perpetuate the famo
Of the gallant soldiers from those States
many, all, most, OF whom have Joined the
mighty caravan"
Surely the grand record Of North Caro-
lina's braves will not be permitted TO fall
into oblivion. IL Is almost mere thing
OF the past already. 1t must be kept
before the present generation and surely
there Is no better way OF doing this than
by sending to the North Carolina Room,
above referred to, pictures, sketches,
and relies Of each soldier, so far as may
be possible. These articles will remain
in the Museum for ages, and hand down
the bravery OF the men they represent as
an example to coming generations.
The room was the nursery in the home
OF Mrs. Davis. The view from II cannot
be excelled for beauty BY that from any
other room IN Richmond. Il was given
TO North Carolina by the House Commit
tee, as one OF the choicest apartments
in the mansion, because of North Caro-
lina's brilliant record during the war. II
should not lack for all due furnishing
and adornment In acknowledgment OF
this courtesy, as well as in justice to the
States true worth.
The North Carolina Room has lately
received some handsome pictures OF the
States noted sons. as well SIS her mill
tary men. Miss Fannie f. Heartt, OF
Raleigh, sends a splendid picture Of her
grandfather, Governor Bragg, done by
herself, In crayon. Both the execution
and the likeness are fine, and do credit
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-09

the prompt response. ard to the horror
OF ali on board gave the order IN a iouu
voice, stop the engineT' Inen was hearu
the boatswain's whistle. the cutting away
OF cutters and the tramplng OF boats
crews. Our impetus had caused the
steamer to nearly emerge from between
the Federals. Back your engines, sir, and
stand By to receive my beats, said the
same stern voice. Aflrmatively ac-
knowledging the command, I whispered
loud enough for the engineer TO hear me,
Full speed ahead, sir, and open vice
your throttle valve"
DECEIVED THE ENEMY.
The movement OF the paddles for q
moment deceived the Federal COMMANDER
into the belief that we were really back
ing, but, speedily comprehending the
manoeuvre, with very fierce excavations,
he gave the order TO fire. Drummond
lights were burned, doubtless to aid ar
tillerists, but so radiated the mist as 70
raise our hull above the line or VISION,
causing the destructive missiles TO play
havoc with the sparse rigging Instead OF
SCATTERING our hull and probably exploo-
ing the nine hundred barrels OF gun
powder. with which General Johnston
afterwards fought the battle Of Shiloh.
both blockader and blockade-runner.
Wo paused not recklessly, but at the
rate OF sixteen knots an hour absolutely
few out OF unhealthy company VINO
discourteousy followed us with ex-
ploding shells, and for some time kept
up such a fusillade as to impress US
with the belief that the blockaders had
inaugurated a Kilkenny Cat MIDDLE"
and were polishing of each other,
supposition i subsequently learned was
partially correct.
The breakers warned us OF danger,
and the smooth water indicated the chan
mel through which we passed In SAFETY
and at I o'clock In the morning We an
chored of the venerable village or Smith
vile now Southport. Then came the
mental ana physical reaction, producing
az feeling of great prostrauon, relieved
by the delightful realization OF having
passed through the fiery ordeal in safety
and freedom.
IF after every tempest came such Gains,
ened death:
And let iaboring banks climb hills OF seas
Olympus highl and duck again as low
As helPs from Heaven"
After sunrise we proceeded 10 Whining
ton, where our cargo was quickly dis
charged. Having obtained our return
cargo, in company with two other block
ade-runners / started for Nassau; and,
although the sentinels OF the bar pre-
scented me with affectionate souvenirs
in the way Of shot and she'll, they did
but little damage. Ny companions came
to grief, thereby adding TO the prize fund
that was shared by the government with
the officers Of the blockade squadron
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-09

fairs. II prepares the way fs- a to,r..
The last days Of Rome slr. CO.
paupefs feeding on senators ana tygan,. "
LOBBYING.
Lobbying has taken the place Of STAT.
manly debates. We have no d.sono-.ll'
or conferences. only buncombe epescs'l
Our seat OF government IS a cent.. :.
bribery and toadyism. "
Gambling has almost taken the p,a.. =.
regular and legitimate trade ana ~ y
prise.
These and a thousand other irregu,...
ties and evil affections have bronze, =
TO the brink OF iu1rte trouble. ~
VIII the unrcsjraiIed rule OF "a. -,
multitude save r8g We must hava -
eminent, a legitimate one, end a &c.,
one. God save the Commonwealth
LAW AND ORDrp
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-09

All wheelmen who have not cray
done so are urged TO subscribe q "a
Aussing-Link track fund, when ce-.-
upon by the collector. But one saDs-',
ton Is asked OF each one-aduits' -
and minors. 80 cents tbs one sAp.'. ~.
ton gives the subscriber a perpetual y. =,
OF the track. Below is a list OF
OF the new subscribers: <. +. Doyle =
Walker, c. 7. Clark. Is. u. Gr1n.y, =
]. Wilson, A. Hartung. Hubert JOINS
w. o. DOggett, F. KappreL II. VI, So. $50
Jr.. DIT. +. S. Harker, II. {.
Otis NJ. Alfriend. T l. Alfriend.
Niles. r. w. Ivy. w. n. Jones, John = =
Edlnonds. l.. II. Barnes. Samuel ;. 800 s Z
dorf. II. Fortsmann. A. p kagiaA' ~
Rood. w. II. Harris. II. :. bln.N
C. w. VIM, C. S. Gross, ana a.
Lamokin-
Old papers for sale az sc. hunai'S =
DiaDafch Office.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-09
WHAT'S THE TRoUBLE'
Views of an Opponent of Free
Silver.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
The great free Gent tnat Is upon US
looks more like a political cholera morbus
than an election. We nave had long
season OF very, very hard times. And the
masses are so wearied with disasters ana
tugced with fortune, they are prepared
for anything. They are staring mad, and
are for precipitating the country into
havoc and confusion. If it does not help
them it will bring all into confusion and
ruin together. Then things wiil form
themselves over again. We nave nc"
shuttle, and a new deal
Dire confusion, destruction and ceatn
are not the cure. They are the de4use.
They come with the tidal wave. MO may
survive 1t?
snail anarchy or government prevaiir
This cholera morbus is tie result OF
great deal OF disorder and bad manage
men, In our government. And there Is
much disease and badness 10 DO worked
OF.
BAD REPRESENTATIVES,.
Politics has been OF late trade, a mere
game for public spoils; and essentiai
character has not been Regarded IN our
representatives. What had we 70 expect
our Senate has been OF late largely
bought and sold; almost without any con-
troll but party and corporation ints-
rests.
TRUSTS AND COMBINES.
Great corporations, trusts, aud COM
bines have elected cur delegates and OIL
GERS, and have ruled the land They have
killed out small operators end indiyidu ai
enterOrises.
Farmers leagues have killed out middle
mon. brokers, ard commission men-tnelr
friends; have brought themselves face TO
face with great manufacturers, and nave
been consumed by them.
Labor and capital. Labor has been en-
shaved by combined capital, and deyoured
by IL. Labor Is pressing Tor us rights
and win have them.
DISTRIBUTION.
Oyer-production has not paraiyzed trade.
Uneaual distribution has congestet, heap
cd up money and power in few hands;
has paralyzed the snews OF business.
Wholesale and retail dealers and commits
/ sion merchants are all parts or healthy
and prosperous state. and workmen are
human beings entitled 10 the rewards OF
/ their labors.
Distribution OF wealth and sharing OF
comforts must be accomplished IN peace
I ful and legitimate way.
! Strikes and MOB rule only precipi'~te
ruin, break up regular business, and
make the weak at last to serve the strong
make hordes 70 feed from the hand OF the
wealthy. Wisdom is better Than weapons
/ OK war.
CHEAP CURRENCY.
The Southern Confederacy was flooded
with machine money. and ruined by II.
Cheap money Is worse than secondhand
clothes IN the workman and salaried man.
He is entitled 10 the very best His golden
honest labor should be paid for in money
equal to gold-gooc everywhere.
Banks are like the heart and liver and
physical centres They are organs. Tney
I receive and gather the huid 0he currency
and issue II through the veins and arte-
+ ries or the State.
One government 10 issue notes means
one power absolutely TO control our ar
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-09
RAn REPRESENTATIVES,.

Politics has been OF late trade, a mere
game for public spoil5; and essential
character has not been regarded IN our
representatives. What had We 70 expect
our Senate has been OF late largely
bought and sold; almost without any con-
troll but party and corporation inte-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-09
pLocKADE RUNNING.
ans Thrilling Narrative of Captain
Mnfntt.

Hnfntt.
Mr.. James sprunt continues his series
of articles on Notwithstanding as fol-
ioFs IN tho Charlotte Observer:
Will now give the experience OF
csptaln Msfatt In running the blockade
~ Wilmington. as told by himself;
In consequence OF my knowledge OF
tbs southern coast was ordered 10
e>onmznd one OF the steamers offered TO
Che government by Frazier. Trenholm &
Co, OF Charleston. S. c. She was re-
ported 20 be unusually fast, and could
stow TO advantage 100 bales Of cotton.
WITH the cargo on board. we departed
from wilmington, and before sunset an
chofed of thu village OF Smithvine South
pof4. Twilight afforded an excellent OPP
pofsunfty 10 reconnoitre the enemy.
Thsy were numerous. and assumed their
stations With an air Of vigilance that
steamed 10 announce the channel as her
metlcaiiy sealed for the night. The pros
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-09

Old papers for sale at sc hundred -
Dispatch Office. -,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-08-27
The Band Concert.

The musical season is closing, and
consequently the program to be
given this evening in the Hawaiian
Hotel grounds is given. We are in
formed by the boys that they will
do their best:
Northumberland Comedy ........ Bela
Fantasia-Concert Quartet, new. Perolini
Selection-Martha Flotow
Ka Iini, Halelani. Oh hoi ha.
Fantasia Burlesque-The Arkansas Ira
weller, new. Reeves
Slow March-Romanesque new ..Boggetti
Troop-Take back the Heart, new 49,.
Observation-Disclosures. ,Kappey
March Gslop En- Route, new. Rosenstein
Hawaii Ponoi.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-08-27
" Spell 1t.

A young lady of very extraordinary
capacity addressed the following
letter to her cousin: "We is all we'll,
and mothers got the his Terrix;
brother Tom is got the Hupin
Kauah, and sister Ann has got a
babee, and l hope these few lines
will fiud you the same. Rite sumo.
Your aphectionate kuzzen.
There is precocious six-year-old
boy who is wonderful on spelling
and definition. The other day his
teacher asked him to spell "matri.
mony" "M-a-t-r-i-m-o-n-y," said
the youngster, promptly. snow,
define it," said the teacher. SWELL"
replied the boy, III don't exactly
know what it means, but | know
mothers got enough Of it,"
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-08-27
Aloha Nui.

DIR. Donald McLennan will leave
by the Monowai for Raratonga,
where he intends to reside for the
present.
The doctor owns extensive lands
on that island and returns at the
earnest request of the inhabitants
During his stay in Hawaii the
doctor has deservedly become very
popular. An able physician, a large
hearted man ever ready to respond
to those in trouble and need, the
genial doctor has endeavored him
self to the Hawaiians and his mem
DRY will ever be green in their hearts.
The doctor is prominent men,
Der of the Court Canoes and An
cient Foresters will miss him. We
wish Doctor McLennan and his
family all possible prosperity and
happiness in the Southern hemi-
sphere, and in bidding them good
bye we say an reuoir and on behalf
of the Hawaians we greet them
with sincere Aloho Nui.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-08-27
TOPICS OF 'Hs DAY.

A correspondent 10 responsible for
the following compliment to the
Milliners' art
An amusing incident occurred at
a society gathering lew days ago,
where the guests epent several min
utes in watching the puzzled pro-
ceedings OF a bumble-bee which had
alighted upon the hat of young
lady sitting among the company.
The hat in question was proiusely
bedecked-as is tho present fashion
with flowers of many colors, so
deity devised to initiate Nature
that the insect entered into one
fictitious blossom after another, and
did not forgoe its useless search for
honey until it had in vain ransack-
ed the larger portion OF the de-
ceitful blossoms.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-08-27
Electrified Paner.

III winter paper mills are frequent
ly troubled by static electricity. In
some cases sparks six to eight in
ches in length are produced as the
paper leaves the calender A steam
damper is used to prevent this, or a
copper wire, we'll grounded, is made
to rest on the web as it passes from
the calenders to the reels.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-08-27
WV. DIkOFDS

Do you remember when you
ate white bait in New York or
London what slices of brown
bread cut very thin were served
with the fish? 1t was buttered
too. When you were eating the
delicious bit you wondered how
the chef managed to cut the
bread so thin, without going
through to the other side. 1t
was secret then; not now. He
used "Christy," an improve
ment on the "Clauss" break
knife in many ways Finely
finished, wooden handle, saw
edge as keen as razor and a
good thing all round. We sell
them for half.
Pride of the Kitchen is Justly
named, because the cook who
takes pride in keeping his
kitchen clean uses it. Better
than Sapolio, because it will not
scratch-it cleans without de-
facing.
Escolloped oysters or fish is as
dainty a dish as king would
care to sit down to, if properly
prepared and served. The cor
rect way to put either fish or
oysters, cooked in this way, is
in shells. We have the genuine
article grown expressly and
which we sell at a dollar
dozen.
Walkers self pulling cork
screw, draws the cork and cuts
the wire at the same time with
out an effort. We get rid of
them at 80 cents each. That's
the way we get rid of the best
lawn mower on the islands
sell them at $3.50.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-08-27
Advice to Young Ladies About to
Marry.

If your husband that is to be is
given to gambling, let it be a condi-
ton precedent to the marriage that
he shall give it up; and, when you
put the announcement Of your nup-
tials in the paper, add for the in
formation of his bachelor acquaint-
ances, the significant words; mo
Cards" A young lady adopted this
ingenious course many weeks ago,
and the happy bridegroom, so FAR,
has not suggested eyen whist.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-08-27

inA interesting letter from Dr.. Greg
DRY Jordan; medical inspector at
Kobe, Japan, was read" The let
ter is dated Hong Kong and is sign
ed, g. Jordan, M. S, sanitary in
spector at Hong Kong to the Re
public. Even w. o. Smith ought
to know by this time that Kobe and
Hong Kong are not exactly one and
the same place.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-08-27
Executors's Notice.

TINE UNDERSIGNED HAVING BEEN
Il duly appointed Executor under the
the last will of Mrs. Lahela Shaw, of
Lahaina, Maui, deceased, notice is
hereby given to all creditors of the de-
ceased to present their claims, whether
authenticated, and with The proper vouch-
ers, If any exist to the Undersigned within
Six Months (6) from the date hereof or
they will be forever barred; and all persons
indebted to the deceased are requested to
make immediate paymenG to the under
signed at his residence in Lahaina afore-
said. O. b COCKETT,
Executor under the last will of Mrs Lahela
Shaw, deceased.
Lahaina, August 3, 1896. 3503 oaw
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-08-27

1t is very we'll to talk and write
about the abunda water supply
which we are told the town can
boast of. Nevertheless, we are in
constant receipts OF letters from our
friends at the valley and at Makiki
telling us that they don't get any
water. Even people living about
next door to the pumping plant
state that they get very little water
and what they get is muddy and un-
fit for use. We feel assured that
Superintendent Brown is doing all
in his power to satisfy everybody,
but there seems to be sufficient red
tape business and false economy to
cause the present complaints.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-08-27
BY AUTHORITY.
IRRIGATION NOTICE.

Holders of Water Privileges, or those
paying water rates, are hereby notified
that the hours for irrigation purposes are
from 4 to O'Clock A. NJ. and to O'Clock
Pm. ANDREW BROWN,
Supt. Honolulu Water Works.
Approved:
j. A, KING,
Minister of the Interior.
Honolulu, July 16, 1896. 32S-tf
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-08-27
The Capacity of Ships.

Mathematical calculations show
that an iron ship weighs 81 percent
less than a wooden one, and will
carry lib tons of cargo for every 100
tons carried by wooden ship OF
the same dimensions, and both load
ed to the same draught OF water.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-08-27
The Board of Education.

The Minister of Public Tnstruc-
tion presided at yesterday after
moons meeting of the Board. Mat
ters OF minor Importance we're dis
cussed and the Board adjourned
until tomorrow afternoon.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-08-27
Telephone Gear.

A foreigner has invented tele-
phonic gear that can be carried with
ease on soldiers back in lieu Of
the ordinary knapsack. 1t combines
the indispensable qualities Of sim
plicity. lightness, facility, and rapid
ity of installation.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-08-27

The INDEPENDENT is always assist
ing the Police Department in its
right doing, and bucking against it,
when in our opinion. it is in error.
We try to be honest friends and
bitter foes. Our friend the Marshal
and his deputies have more influence
than many others, aud we have a
favor to ask of them. Is it possible
to keep the sidewalks free from the
rinds and peels Of fruit and other
slippery objects frequently found in
front of Chinese fruit stores. II so
please do it. We are familiar with
the law, which is very imperfect in
this connection, but are under the
impression that timely suggestion
from the MarshaPs competent aids
will prevent annoyance and danger
to pedestrians, and possibly fees to
lawyers Tor fractured limbs.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-08-27

The benefit performance OF the
Elsie Adair Company to take place
on Saturday ought to be patronized
by all the people who enjoy merri-
ment and dancing. The First Regi-
ment is the beneficiary.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-08-27

The stores Of Castle g. Cooke are
cloeed to-day out of respect to Mr..
W. A. Bowen, who this afternoon
buries his little daughter. The
funeral will take place from the
family residence at p. m.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-08-27

Watch the benefit on Monday
evening for the beautiful dancer,
Elsie Adair. Let all go and say the
farewell "aloha" to the incarnation
of beauty, skill and loveliness repre-
sented by this priestess OF terpsi-
chore.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-08-27
A Sensitive Barometer.

A little petroleum barometer, $50
times as sensitive as the ordinary
mercury barometer has been exhi-
bited to the Berlin Physical Society
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-08-27

The auction sale at Saratoga was
we'll attended during the day, Mr.
Luce sold curios, a Jersey cow and
other valuables. Mr.. Reid will move
to town and Mr. Ashworth will have
charge OF tho Saratoga.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-08-27

The Advertisers machine must be
running amuck again. In the re-
port of the meeting of the Board of
Health it is stated that "the follow
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-08-27

Experiments are being made with
a sheet-iron kite, designed to enable
distressed ships to communicate
with the shore.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-08-27

Foot ball players met last evening
and appointed Kalanianaole, A. l..
Morris and David Koii to confer
withlthe II. a. A. @. in regard to
arrangements.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-08-27

The largest stock of Ladies Black
Cotton and Irish Thread Hose can
be found at Kerrs. No competition
can come near our prices