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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-12-07
ATTEMPP FED BURGLARY
Bold Burglars Break Kerr's Window.

Bold Burglars Break Kerr's Window.
When the staff of Mr.. l.. B. Kerr,
the well-known Queen Street mer-
chant opened the stores this morn
ing, they found that an entrance to
tho Office in the rear OF the building
had been effected since the closing
OF the store on Saturday evening. :.
The burglar, who apparently was
an expert but not familiar with the
premises, had cut pane of glass
out from one OF the windows lead
t. the business office aud had cut
through the wooden shutters inside
of the window and effected all Ell.
trance,
The burglar found no booty, how
ever. The iron doors between tte
store and the office could not he
forced and tbs large safe Of Mr..
Kerr located in the Office 10 fire
proof as we'll as burglar proof
Some Of the drawers in the desk
we're rausacked. The only one con-
tanning a small amount Of change
being left alone. 1t is surmised
that the bold intruder intended to
blow mp the safe and probably
force an entrance TO the store in
which costly goods are now exhibit
ing owing to the approaching holt
days, but WAS scared away by finding
a large display of tags on the Office
desk announcing the cheap prices
at which Kerr sells his goods.
The price lists we're not destroyed
and no change in the prices has
been made.
Detective KAPPA was Immediately
notified this morning and expects
to put his hands on Share foot Bills"
successor before the night is over.
Mr., Kerr is to be congratulated on
his escape from loss and on his solid
doors and safes.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-12-07
House Numbering.

The business of numbering the
houses in the City is now completed
aud the promoters Of the scheme
are to be congratulated on the eff
cent manner in which the work has
been done.
Commencing at the corner OF King
aud Nuuanu streets, No. | is placed
above the door of the Anchor Saloon.
This figure not only denotes the
number of the building, but also
the quality Of the refreshments
served to its patrons inside, particu-
lsrly the Long Life Whisky, Cold
Seattle Beer on draught or in bot
ties, and lunch every day at noon.
All OF which are No, /,
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Lots Near Rapio|ani Park
FOR SALE.

There are over 1900 Lots for sale, 50xl00
feet, mauka of Kapiolani Park, adjoiiing
Nolte, Thomas Hollinger and Others.
These Lots will be sold cheaper Than any
place in Honolulu since the reign of
KAMEH AME h 4 III.
Water will be laid on as so N as Buy e,s
are ready to build.
Prices are ranging from 500 per Lot 10
$50.
This is The best opportunity 10 get a
home. For further particulars, apply 10
W. G. ACHI & CO.,
Real Estate Brokers.
Honolulu, Nov. %, 1896. 4iG-im
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A CHANCE FOR HORSEMEN.
G. W. MAoFARLANEs
Racing Stock and Outfit
OFFERED FOR SALE.
OFFERED FOR SALE.
SALVADOR,

Blood. bay Stallion, with black
points and very handsome maue
and tail. Five years old and hold
ing a Record of 2:46. Salvador is
by Marin out Of the imported
mare Hada. He isyery gentle and
can be driven single and double.
He is the fastest Hawaiian bred
leland Stallion and has shown ex
cellent services while standing for
the past seasons. An unusual OPP
portunity is hereby offered to
planters and ranchers who desire
to improve their stock. The Stall
lion is perfectly sound.
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OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
49, OF CENSUS,
Honolulu, III. l., Dec. z, 1896.
Ed. THE INDEPENDENT

Ed. The INDEPENDENT
Dear Sir:-The Census table sup
piled to the reporter of the Adver-
User was given in full. The abrevi-
atoms of headings which render he
table absolutely unintelligible | am
not responsible for. | shall have
the headings properly put in and
published,
Thanking you for your space, |
remain, yours faithfully,
ALATAu T. ATKINSON,
Gen. Supt. Census
The key to the puzzle is as fol
lows; Schedules, Males, Females,
Total, Dwellings, Inhabited, Uniu.
habited, At Present Building, Total.
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Died.

H1DE-tn San Francisco, Novem-
Der 18th, Paul Joseph Hyde, be-
loved husband OF Florence N Hyde,
a native OF Honolulu, Hawaiian
Islands, aged 20 years, 8 months
and 10 days.
HATFIELD-At Kapas, Kauai, De-
Gem Der 1, 1896, Capt. James William
Hatfield, father OF Mrs. @. B. Makee,
aged 70 years
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NorICE.

4 Lii TENANTS AND OTHERS IN
N debted to I4iliuokalaDi will please take
notice that tho undersigned has been ap
pointed egent OF her estate, under full
power of attorney. Prompt payment OF
Indebtedness is requested
J. y. CARTER,
44S-im POS Merchant Street.
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FRED MAC,

Sorrel Gelding. Six years old. The
fastest Hawaiian-bred Gelding
holding Record of 2:42 He is
by Boswell, Jr., out of the import
ed mare Mollie Fred Mac is gen
tie. road horse going single and
double as we'll MS an excellent
track horse, He is perfectly sound
and will suit anyone who fancies a
fast and stylish horse.
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Born

HEwETr-In this city, December
6, 1896, to the wife OF A, M. Hewet',
daughter.
SILvA-In this city, December 6,
1896, TO the vile OF Manuel e Silva,
a son.
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| Island Bred Bay Mare,

Bred by A. cartwright, four
years old, by Nutgrove out Of
Baoy. She is an unusually hand
some carriage horse and is broken
to harness single and double.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-12-07

The Hawaiian Hardware Co. will
have something useful to say to
housekeepers in to-morrow's Timely
Topics.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-12-07

The new steamer may be expected
to arrive from San Francisco some
time to morrow.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-12-07

Attention is called to commu
nication from Mr.. Atkinson, the
Superintendent OF the Census.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-12-07

Baud concert at Emma Square
this evening.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-12-07

w. w. Dimond has an interesting
notice in to-day's columns in regard
to Christmas goods by the S. G.
Wilder.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-12-07

Since Monday, Nov. 80, grand
clearance sale has been in progress
at tho Kalahiki (Risipg SUM Store
on King Street, just beyond East
corner of Nuuaun. Everything is
being sold very cheap.
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LEWIS & co.

There is not a store in Homo
lulu where such a tremendous
stock of crackers is kept as in
ours. We have everything
worth having, buy direct from
the manufacturer and sell to you
almost as cheap as they are
bought in San Francisco. By
our close buying we are able to
save you the trouble and expense
of ordering from the States.
Just read the list of crackers we
keep in stock and can supply
you at any time.
Alberts, Arrow Root, Assorted,
Boston, Butter, Cheese, Cocoa
nut Taffy, Cracknels, Dainty
Chips Fruit, Ginger Nuts, Ora
ham, High Teas, Medium Bread,
Milk Biscuits, Nic-nacs, Pretzels
Saloon Pilot, Palace Mixed, Snow
Flakes, Saline, Soda, Wine Bis
cults, Chocolate, Ginger; Lemon,
Orange Strawberry Raspberry
Vanilla and Water Waters.
These are packed in tins of
various sizes and are guaranteed
first quality.
LEWIS 81 co
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KATE,

A bay mare, very we'll bred, an ex-
cel'eut family horse which can be
driven by any lady or child. Kate
is very gentle and is followed by
her bay FLY, by Salvador, four
months old.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-12-07

The next session OF the Interna-
tional Universal Postal Union will
be held in Washington, d. O., in
Nav, 1897.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-12-07

The band concert at Makee Island
yesterday afternoon was very largely
attended.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-12-07

The anxiety attending the result
OF the Sharkey-Fitzsimmons contest
led to many biff-balf scraps around
town on Saturday evening.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-12-07

DR.. Rodgers is now on the war
path against the report in Ft,day's
Bulletin in connection with the
Night Schools, and the attem pied
apology in their Saturdays issue.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-12-07

The celebration OF Miss Elsie
Dwight's birthday yesterday at the
Kaalawai residence Of her parents,
was attended by large number OF
friends who thoroughly enjoyed the
fishing and bathing for which Ka,
alawai is celebrated and who did
justice to the many good things
which the host had provided for the
tuner man" OF his guests.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-12-07
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

Baud concert at Emma Square
this evening.
The new steamer may be expected
to arrive from San Francisco some
time to morrow.
Attention is called to a commu
nication from Mr.. Atkinson, the
Superintendent OF the Census.
The Hawaiian Hardware Co. will
have something useful to say to
housekeepers in to-morrow's Timely
Topics.
w. w. Dimond has an interesting
notice in to-day's columns in regard
to Christmas goods by the S. g..
Wilder.
The next session OF the Interna-
tional Universal Postal Union will
be held in Washington, d. O., in
May, 1897.
The anxiety attending the result
OF the Sharkey -Fitzsimmons contest
led to many biff-baif scraps around
town on Saturday evening.
DR.. Rodgers is now on the war
path against the report in Ftiday's
Bulletin in connection with he
Night Schools, and the attem pied
apology in their Saturdays issue
After a most successful exhibition
the Kilohana Art League has closed
for the season. Its contributors de-
serve the highest praise for their
meritorious effects 10 encouraging
local art.
The Star is informed that w.
Horace Wright did not sign the
Annexation Club rolls at the last
meeting. He joined the origina
Annexation Club at its formation
when he was Government Gun ployee.
The German bark Ardgowan ar
rived in port on Saturday evening,
~ days out from Newcastle, N. :.
W., with 1914 tons of coal. Her q *
was half masted for her chief officer
who was lost overheard in rough
weather.
The S. 6. Wilder, Mcneil mas ter,
arrived Yesterday with f. Murphy
and wife, Messrs. Kirkland, Reed
aud Uhl az passengers. She was II
days out from San Francisco, and
her cargo is consigned to F. a
Schaefer & Go.
Six gangs OF prisoners we're sent
out this morning on the Palama and
Moanalua roads to make certain
very necessary improvements. Ii
some places the road will be widen.
ed. The Diamond Head gang ha.
been taken off temporarily.
1t is reported that two at,empt
were made on Saturday night tC
burn the large tenement house be.
longing to Aliona on the corners
OF Punchbowl and Queen streets,
near Kawaiahao church. The alleged
inceudiarism resulted in nothing.
The opium case now before the
District Magistrate was postponed
in the Court this morning till 10
morrow The reason given was the
sickness of attorney l.. A. Thurston
who yesterday was hoo-dooed by h"
bicycle aud fell into the dust. ONE,
accepin,us.
The celebration OF Miss Elsie
Dwight's birthday yesterday at the
Kaalawai residence OF her parents
was attended by large number o
friends who thoroughly enjoyed The
fishing aud bathing for which Ka
alawai is celebrated and who die
justice to the many good thing
which the host had provided for tb'
tuner man" OF his guests.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-12-07

The opium case now before the
District Magistrate was postponed
in the Court this morning till TO-
morrow. The reason given was the
sickness of attorney l.. A. Thurston,
who yesterday was hoo-dooed by hic
bicycle aud fell into the dust. Omen
ncceniDllLS
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NOTICE.

X L. BOARDMAN is temporarily To-
W. Gated at corner of Queen and Nnu-
anu Streets, ready to attend TO any
business entrusted TO him, 44i-lm
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-12-07

After most successful exhibition
the Kilohana Art League has closed
for the season. Its contributors de-
serve the highest praise for their
meritorious effects 10 encouraging
local art.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-12-07

1t is reported that two attempt
were made on Saturday night TO
burn the large tenement house be-
longing to Aliona on the corners
OF Punchbowl and Queen streets,
near Kawaiahao church. The alleged
inceudiarism resulted in nothing.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-12-07

The Star is informed that w.
Horace Wright did not sign the
Annexation Club rolls at the last
meeting. He joined the original
Annexation Club at its formation
when he was Government Gun ployee
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-12-07

Six gangs Of prisoners we're sent
out this morning on the Palama and
Moanalua roads to make certain
very necessary improvements. In
some places the road will be widen
ed. The Diamond Head gang has
been taken off temporarily.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-12-07

The German bark Ardgowan ar
rived in port on Saturday evening,
~ days out from Newcastle, N. s.
W., with 1914 tons of coal. Her q ,g
was half masted for her chief officer
who was lost overheard in rough
weather.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-12-07

The S. G. Wilder, Mcneil mas trr,
arrived Yesterday with f. Murphy
and wife, Messrs. Kirkland, Reed
aud Uhl "a passengers. She was II
days out from San Francisco, and
her cargo is consigned to F. a..
Schaefer & Co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-02

The new woman COM
r1Rnds love and admit
ration because she has
the beauty and attrac-.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-02
ABSOLUTELY PURE


funds the money needed 70 work tne
steamer TO New York. where he was OF
dered. He turned the steamer over "
.,.. proper authorities ana weut 70 Ndsn-
ington 10 settle his accounts. bis casn
accounts received no attention, tnousn
for several months he was constant Ap
plfcant for settlement. A trying posi-
ton was his since his wife was dead' ana
his children had no kinsfolk, save IL
North Carolina: n he remained IN tnr
navy his property which was all NORTH
would be secured TO him. All that ap-
peaIed to his interests lay there. Love
Of his profession was entWined WIN every
fibre Of his being. On the other name
he would have been compelled 10 Hgn'
against his peopie--perhaps IRE upon
the very home that had sheltered nlIn'
and was then sheltering his dafenceless
children. One night friend informed
him that his name was down for arrest
the next day. His affections drew him
South. His resignation having been ac-
cepted. he felt free to leave Snd cast
his fortunes with his people. Ills war
record il we'll known. During the earlier
part OF the war he collmani cd the cele-
brated Confederate corvette Florida, and
the ram Albsmarie, rendering most valu-
able service 70 the Confederocy. After
wards he was In command Of the block
ade-runners Lillian, Owl and other yes
sells engaged in bringing supplies and
munitions OF war for the South. At the
close OF the war. his property confiscated
and he an exile. he applied for COM
mand In the English merchant service.
and was given the command Of a fine
steamer, running between Liverpool ard
Rio Janeiro She was subsequently sold
70 the Brazilian Government and used as
an army transport. While conveying
several hundred soldiers to the scene Of
action smallpox broke out among them,
and, as tho wen refused 10 nurse the
sick or bury tho dead, those duties de-
volved upon Captain Mafitt, and a
fearful time he had-"sickening to the last
degree" he described lt-and the soldiers
were mutinous and without discipline.
He retained command Of this steamer
for eighteen months. when, at the urgent
entreaty of his 70 nily he resigned the
command and came home He soon after
purchased a small farm near Wilmingt
where he resided for nearly eighteen
years. In July, 1875, he moved 10 Whining
ton. For a year or two IFS health had
beer falling but lie determined 10 make
brave effort to retrieve his fortunes
and provide for his young family The
disappointment Of that hope was too great
q shock FOR his feeble frame; the thought
that he could no longer provide for his
loved ones Iroks his heart. After an i'll
ness Of more than three months he died
on the 18th Of May, 1856, in the esth year
OF his age.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-02

high spirits. She Is truly. woman.
She is not necessarily an athletic wo-
man. She is merely strong and healthy
In every way. Sho knows something Of
her own physical r'ake-up. She knows
the importance of the organs that make
her a woman. She knows that If she
keeps them healthy she need never be
very sick.
"Hov can she keep them healthyp"
BY proper care in the FIRST place-by
proper medicine in the second. DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription is for the
cure Of all the ills distinctly feminine.
II makes a new woman out OF tagged,
nervous, thin, useless, worn, discouraged
wreck Of fenininity.
II is for one purpose only-to make
women strong and we'll in a wonanly
way-to make lie worth livirg--to drive
away the dragging, aching, insanity-pro-
ducing pains from which diseased woman
kind suffers. II is the invention of a
regularly graduated-skilled, expert spe-
cialist in the treatment OF the diseases Oh
women. II has had larger sale than
any other like medicine. Get il at your
druggists and do not be persuaded to
take substitute.
consipation 10 the fsther Of al manner OF nal
~ relleveas the majority Of medical books could
Be safely destroyed II Il the easiest sickness 10
negieei and The simplest to cure. Dr. Pierces
iiesssn. Feiists will cure constipation every
ume. They cure II promptly completely and
permanently. They nevss Efipe
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-02
eniem Selections.

SALEM, VA. August L-(Special)-A
Bryan-Sewall club, with 100 members was
organized here this week. w. NJ. Simpson
Is president; Postmaster DEMO. secretary,
and Captain j. c. Langaorns, treasurer.
The freo-silver sentiment is very strong
here. and the Chicago ticket and platform
are thoroughly satisfactory to almost all
Roanoke county Democrats.
A number OF residents OF Salem and
Roanoke, who are inclined 10 the belief
In sancuncation, have organized the Vir-
ginia Association for the Promotion OF
Bible Holiness. with c. B. strouse as
president; J. NJ. Gamblll. OF Roanoke.
vice-presidsnt; and J. AZ. Oakley, Jr., as
secretary and treasurer. The association
has invited Or. Carradine an evangelist,
OF st. Louis. tc conduct revival services
in Salem from September 18th 70 October
9th. Dr. Carradine has accepted the in
yitation.
A few days ago there was found in
Mason's creek, near Hanging Rock, an
old war musket. that was doubles, lost
In the skirmish that took place during
the civil war II had cap on, and syi-
IDENTIFY was loaded when lost.
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nov AIR.
Avoiding the Heat of the City-Per-
sonaI Mention.


BON AIR, VA. August l.-(Special.)-
We have four mails day here. and az
in ali small country places. tie arrival
OF each one cree IS a momentary diver
sion amongst the oilers. which, for q
few minutes serves 10 amuse and inter-
est the loungers.
At this season cur usually quiet little
hamlet presents scene Of more activity
than attaches to 1t In colder weather.
ersons seeking to avoid the heated
term" in a pent-up house. fnd a tempo
rary homo out here. where the air -
fresher and sweeter than It Is within the
heated walls OF the crowded city.
Amongst those who have recently thus
taken advantage OF the freedom OF the
country. / may mention, Mr.. Philip S.
Powers and family, who are occupying
the cottage OF Major Robert Stiles
Among the absentees. are Mr.. Charles
NJ Hazen, who. II taking the summer
course OF medicine IN Boston.
Misses Edith and Grace, daughters OF
Rev. J. X. Hazen d. D.. left on Thurs
day 70 spend some time In Hobcken y.
Y, and other northern cities.
Mr.. J. H. Webb Peploe. who went to
England on business a short time ago.
has not yet returned
Mr.. r. Il. Beattis and his son, with
his family, who moved out here from
Manchester some weeks since, viii soon
leave US. Mr. Beatte expects 10 take a
long western tour. and his son and
family will 90 to Canada.
Mr.. George 5. Cook. the weil-known
phctosr Dhsr left on Friday for trip
10 Hampton and vicinity.
Politic3 ere not much talked here. The
gentlemen resident are mostly those who
do bus less In the city, and when they
come out home in the evening discuss
only family matters, leaving sound
money and free silver behind. They
seem to feel that it Is enough TO have to
talk these during the day.
Mt +. d. Stegor, who has a summer
residence near by. and who has been with
his family visiting Virginia Beach and
other seaside resorts, viii return the
cary part OF next week.
Mrs. George Talcott has returned from
a trip 10 Albany. N. Y. where she went
TO see her husband.
Mrs. Truman Parker has not vet re-
turned from her outing along the coast
OF Norway and Sweden Her son and
daughter are with her.
The mother and sister Of Mrs. Stephen
G. Cowan are with her for the summer
Mr.. Thomas Mclaughlin, Of Church
Hill, has rented the house at "Rattle-
snake and, with his family, has moved
out for the season.
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AN OKLAHOMA VETERAN.
General easier Writes OF Els G1o-
rfous Trip to the Reunion.
Oklahoma City, July 90, isel

Oklahoma City, July % 1876.
To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
I am at my western home once more
after my glorious trip to dear old Rich
mond, where / was In attendance upon
the greatest reunion ever held on Ameri-
can soil. TO say that # was a grand sue
cess and enjoyed by all is but feeble ex-
preston.
Being a viTginian. but a wanderer in
the west for twenty-one years. / rather
expected 10 find Richmond somewhat
changed IN regard 10 us population. Thers
is a great change I'm some respects; there
are larger. fnsr buildings, and tas city
is more denssly populated. but we met
with the same royal reception which was
accorded us there in the days OF yore; the
same hospitality. and the Same old south