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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-12-31
THE INDEPENDENT
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 81, 1896.
TOPICS OF THE HOUR

1t appears to be an extraordinary
fact for the minds of old residents
or new corners to grapple With, but
it is none the less true that, in spite
OF many years experience and the
expenditure OF hundreds of thous-
ands of dollars, the streets and
roads of Honolulu are almost as
much at The mercy of few hours
of rain as they were five or ten years
ago. There has been some slight
improvement, it may be admitted,
in the main roads leading out to the
aristocratic residences On the
Plains, Waikiki, and the Park, but
the fountains still play with force
from the gutterless roofs on to the
middle of the sidewalks, or dig large
and irregular holes In the road way,
while the principal streets are rend-
cred almost impossible by the tor
rents that course down and over
them in every direction, causing in.
convenience and i'll health to the
community, and hundreds of dollars
damages to the extensively and
badly constructed road-beds of the
streets. 1t is to be supposed that
we mast wait the Utopian ever
hoped for, but very long in coming
before our streets OF commerce are
placed in order. A municipal form
OF Government may have to be
adopted before that day happens.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-12-31

reasons for the delay ON the part Of
the Great Powers in arranging the
Turkish and Armenian matters, is
the statement that the Sheik ul
Islam is dying from cancer. AS
this high religious authority yields
more power and influence than the
Sultan, whose tool he is alleged to
have been, perchance the Powers
anticipate the appointment Of sue
cessor who will be more pliable to
their wishes, aud be willing to use
his great influence in compelling the
Sultan to act in accordance with the
demands Of the civilized world on
the pain of dismissal from his
throne, or even of death.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-12-31

Until the arrival OF the next mail
from the Coast, there can only be
speculation in regard to the politi-
cal events abroad. 1t may, however,
be assumed that one OF the main
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-12-31

So far as the impending matters
between the United States, Cuba
and Spain are concerned, it would
be premature to hazard any predic-
tion for the near future. Ii the
Premier of Spain is reported cor
rectly as to his views ia regard to
the lingo resolutions before Con-
gress, their only effect will be to in
crease bellicose feeling between
the new and the old world Spain,
though declining TO make the first
move, will undoubtedly engage in
war before surrendering Cuba, or
even granting the local astronomical
Government contented for. The
crown and honor Of Spain are in
jeopardy, if not in actual peril. 1t
is not at all improbable that the
published statement said to have
been forwarded to Secretary Olney
is true, and is influencing his actions.
That statement, it will be remember
ed, was to the effect that, in the
event OF war with the United States
Spain would have the moral, il not
subsequently active, support Of
Russia, France and Holland. Popular
will is hardly ever as discreet and
wise as the judgement of trained
statesmen and fixed line of con-
duct based upon the consideration
Of the views and experience of gen
eratious of their predecessors in
Government.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-11-05

He is down town lawyer, and he
was going to have bound the proofs Of
his briefs in certain important case in
which he was engaged recently. He has
a clerk, good, plodding sort of fell
low. not one of the kind said to be
likely to set the river on fire, but one
who can be depended upon.
John, he said, "go to the printer
and see about bindings for these briefs.
| am not particular about them except
that they must not be yellow. You un-
derstand?''
Eyes. sir, Y said John.
"You told the printer to be sure and
not have yellow covers ON those briefs,
did you!" he said as the clerk returned.
Eyes, " said John II picked them
out myself 7
The briefs came back neatly bound.
As the lawyer examined them an ex-
preston of great wrath might have been
seen on his face.
"Johnr' he called. John, didn't !
tell you not to have these briefs bound
in Yellow"
Eyes, Y answered John in a surprised
tone. "And l was very particular about
it l picked out beautiful canary
color. New York Times.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-11-05

Baron Won Eltz, the German COM
missioner, made plucky attack on
slave caravan on Nov. 21. For several
days he had heard Of big caravan on
its way to The coast from Mlozi S strong
hold He had native allies as spies all
over the country bringing him in news
Of the movements and whereabouts Of
the caravan. At last they were camped
in between two large native villages,
allies Of the Germans. Won Eltz imme
diately dispatched messengers to the
chiefs Of the two villages, telling them
to stay the caravan from passing through
their territoTy-either to advance or re-
treat. The caravan was over ZOO strong.
There were z owners of ivory and 90
owners of slaves, and a host of slaves
and some followers. When Won Eltz
had the caravan blocked, he embarked
in his boat, proceeded posthaste to the
spot, at once surrounded the whole car
avan with native allies and compelled
all to march down to his station at Par
ambira He had only five Zanzib bari
soldiers. noncommissioned officer, a
few native recruits bearing rifles and a
host of native allies, but without firing
q shot he captured the caravan. DIARY
Of the Late f. J. Glave in Century.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-11-05
The Swiss Parliament.

A parliament at which the discus
sions are carried on i'll three different
languages is probably unique
The country where this singular fact
occurs is well known to English tourists
viz, Switzerland But few, believe,
have ever had an occasion to be present
at the sitting of Swiss parliament.
The languages spoken by the MEM
bers are French, Italian and German.
Italian, true, is not as often employed
as the other two, the members for Tes-
sin, canton in the south, very often
delivering their speeches in French. As
almost every educated Swiss speaks
French and German, members are there
fore able to understand each others
speeches, although spoken in different
language to their own.
1t also often happens that when a
French speaking member wishes to
make stronger impression on the Ger
man speaking part Of the house he de-
livers his sL,ech in German. and also
vice versa. --Pearsou's Weekly.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-11-05
THE DIVINE NAME.
The InenabIe Word That Is Never Spoken
by Many Israelites.

The Inenable Word That Is Never Spoken
by Many Israelites.
The Rev DR.. Wise, president Of the
Hebrew Union college at Cincinnati,
has given lis view Of the ancient jew
ish rendering Of the name Of the Deity
He says that the term Jehovah, " the
ineffable tetragrammaton, il never pro-
nounced BY many Israelites. They use
the word "Adonoi, which signifies
"the Lord = The translatols Of the
Bible followed this custom, rendering
the word jehovah as Lord. III
ancient times the Pharisees replaced the
teragrammaton by Shem. They used
"Shemo, n which is also Biblical, as
the sacred name, and this name is yet
Jews. But 1t would appear from pas
sages- in the Psalms that Adonoi, or
Lord, for Jehovah was more ancient
even than the times Of the Pharisees. 1t
thus occurs eight times i'll Psalm lxxxiv
1t also appears in the book Of Exodus,
where Jehovah" had been used in the
original Hebrew. This substitution
would seem 10 be older than any other,
and it is yet common among all Jews
DR.. Wise says he has found that the
ancient translations testify in favor Of
"Adonoi. 3"
Looking at the English translation of
the Old Testament, it Will be found
that the name Jehovah appears i'll the
books of Genesis, Exodus, Judges, the
Psalms and Isaiah. 1t is not in the New
Testament. New York Sun
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-11-05
MRS. ELLA KNOWLES HASKELL.
THIMBLES.
A Brief but Clear Description OF How
They are Manufactured.

A Brief but Clear Description OF How
They Are Manufactured.
The thimble is a Dutch invention,
and the first one was made i'll 1854 BY q
silversnith named Nicholas Van Bers-
choten. Originally it was called ''thum-
bell, because it was worn on the thumb
III making thimbles the gold and sill
yer ingots are rolled out into sheets Of
the desired thickness and cut by
stamp into circular pieces of any re-
quired size These circular pieces are
bent into thimble shape by means Of a
solid metal bar that is Of the same size
as the inside Ct the intended thimble.
This bar is moved by machinery up and
down in a bottomless mold Of the out
side Of the same thimble, and each time
the bar descends it presses one of the
circular pieces or disks into thimble
shape.
When the thimble is shaped, the next
work is to brighten, polish and decorate
it, First the blank thimble is fitted
with rapidly revolving rod. A slight
touch Of a sharp chisel cuts a very thin
shaving from the end of the thimbIe,
a second chisel does the same on the
side, and third neatly rounds off the
rim. A round steel rod, well oiled, is
held against the surface of the revolv-
ing thimble, and it is thus given nice
polish. The inside is frightened and
polished i'll Il similar manner, the thin
bic being held in a revolving mold.
Then delicate, revolving steel
wheel with a raised, ornamental edge
is pressed against the blank thimble
and prints the ornament seen just out
side the rim. another steel wheel COW
cred with sharp points makes tiny in
dentations All ever the remaining blank
surface Of the thimble.
The last operation is to wash it thor
oughly in soapsuds, to brush it care
fully, and it j. ready for ny LADY,
workbasket. Philadelphia Times
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-11-05

Recent reports from Mount Vesuvius
say that its eruption is steadily increas-
ing in volume. A broad stream is flow
ing down north Of the Atrio del Cavallo
in the direction of the Fosso della We
trana. and the cone of ashes, with the
crater of Vesuvius proper in the center,
is visjbly growing. The interior plateau
which stems the lava flow appears at
night all ON fire. According to the
measurements taken by the engineer Of
the observatory, the height of the noun
tain has increased by 100 meters since
the present eruption began, while the
fiery lake along the Atrio has attained
a circumference of 1900 meters, and
the bulk of the lava emitted is esti-
mated at 1000, 900 cubic meters. The
magnificent spectacle attracts many
sightseers.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-11-05

THE more the merrier. Not So
One hard is enough in purse. Moth
ing hurts the stomach more than surfeit-
ing. " Yes, lack of meat Nothing but
what has an end Not 70 "A ring has
none, for it is round. Money is great
comfort. Not when it brings a thief
10 the gallows. THE world j. q long
Journey. Not %. The sun goes over it
every day 'It is a great way to the
bottom Of the sea. Not so. 1t is but
stones cast IA friend il best found in
adversitF Not so, for then there ~
none 10 be found. "The pride cf the
rich makes the labor of the poor. Not
So The labor Of the poor makes the
pride of the rich New York Ledger.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-11-05

isn't it awfully annoying to be near
sighted" asked tie man who delights
in personal questions.
IF you had waited as / have, " an
swered the afflicted one, nearly ten min
utes for blamed little lightning bug
to get by, unGer the impression that it
was bicycle beginner coming down the
street, you would know that it was an
noying. Cincinnati Enquirer
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-11-05

When the berries on q spike Of the
pepper plant begin to turn red. the
spike is cut off and the berries gathered.
If left too long, until perfect ripeness is
attained, there is a great loss occasioned
BY the berries failing off, ard the quail
ity Of the product is by no means so
rood.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-11-05
HER MIRROR.

OF all the dainty trinkets
On Betty's boudoir shelf
There's one of glass. think it's
A sort of second self,
For once when for a minute
j gazed in it alone
saw a face within it,
And it was Betty's own.
Some magic, necromancy-
Describe it as you deem
A sentimental fancy
Or a fantasy of dream
Twas there, and fresh and pretty
AS any face could be,
And I-well, know Betty;
That's proof enough for me.
wish might discover
By some such wizard art
The face of Bctty's lover
And satisfy my heart.
II could get that mirror,
What better could / dor
What queer IS might be queerer-
Imight get Betty too.
Felix Carmen in Munsey's.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-11-05

Solomon was called BY the Jews Of
his time the White King, from the
color Of the robes be wore. The allusion
made in the New Testament 10 the lily
Of the field, white flower, in connec-
ton with Solomon, il thus made clearer.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-11-05
V/oTKan's onK

Is never done, and it is especially wearing
and wearisome to those whose blood is
impure and unfit properly to tone, sus-
tain, and renew the wasting of nerve,
muscle and tissue. 1t is more because OF
this condition Of the blood that women
are run down
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-11-05
Tired. Weak. Nervous.

Than because of the work itself. Every
physician says SO, and that the only rem
edy is in building up by taking good
nerve tonic, blood purifier and vitalizer
like Hoods Sarsaparilla. For the troubles
Peculiar to Women at change Of season,
climate or life, or resulting from hard
work, nervousness, and impure blood,
thousands have found relief and cure in
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-11-05
A USTIN n. sWACKHAMER,
Counsellor-at-Law,

And Master an Chancery. Green's New
Building, No. Cooper Street, Woodbury., New
Jersey. June 2, W
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-11-05

Among the Many Curious Things the
Greatest j. the rfiar "a the Constitu-
tion-It l. $1,000 Years Ola or Many
Thousand Times THAT Age.
The Union. [volume] (St. George, Utah) 1882-1898, 1896-03-12

with the deed, and say; "Rail Al
Jim pretty good Injun now"
Development work on vail
properties in Line District I'LL
crossing rapidly. The lessees
the Utah Spur are sinking d III
and have q ledge about 8 Feet N
which might easily be assorted
run $3.50 per ton. The Ceder ell
are shipping in material for \
erection of a store.
A number of capitalists yisiI|
the district last week but N
keep their views of the district
themselves which I consider
good indication.
Geo. f. Whitehead and Nj
Mary Morris, of st. George cs]
in Friday last. Mr.. Whitehe
proceeded on to De Lamar
business while Miss Morris
manned here with her sister Nd
A. r. Whitehead. 1t is estimaa
that there are over one thouss|
inhabitants in De Larmar and
the time the Wilson mill is mi
Grafton this number will be do|
led. Come along Dixie with ya
early vegetables and fruit, we n
buy them.
Born. To Mrs. Geo. SypAa
Feb. 8, 1896 a son, to Mrs. Geo
Riding Feb. 10, a daughter,
Mrs. John Austin, Mar. 3 aa
All doing well. Max.
The Union. [volume] (St. George, Utah) 1882-1898, 1896-03-12
CORRESPONDENCE.

Panaca, New. Feb. 26, 1896.
Editor UNION:
l acknowledge with gratitude
the complimentary paper sent me
by you, the UNION. The informa-
ton given therein regarding the
old veterans where they live, their
ages, &c. is interesting to me, as /
am acquainted with many of them.
AS far as [ have the power, I
say God bless them in their labours
for good, many where they reside.
by their testimonies, counsel and
instruction, they are able to giye
because of experiences and know
ledge of the work of God for the
Salvation of all who will obey
the same. On the 18th of Sen.
tember, 1853, / settled in Toquer-
The Union. [volume] (St. George, Utah) 1882-1898, 1896-03-12

our youth should 40 live that they
will be worthy to receive the lesser
priesthood and continue to be
worthy to receive one grade after
another and be prepared for any
duty they may be called to per-
form.
Gave notice that Stake Confer
ence will convene next Sunday Mt
10 q. m.
= Choir sang hymn on page 278.
Benediction by Charles Smith.
VIM. Atkin, reporter
The Union. [volume] (St. George, Utah) 1882-1898, 1896-03-12

vile, helped to make the roads,
bitches, and plant out trees, before
st. George was located. | remem-
Der crossing the valley before the
location Of your beautiful town was
made, I having been to the Santa
Clara for 100 cuttings of grape
vines, which had been shipped
from California by Walter b.
Dodge. I was on foot; | wanted
q drink Of water, because of the
mineral around the bitches, | went
on to Middleton before / felt safe
to take a drink. Under the wise
fatherly care Of Erastus Snow, and
George A. Smith with the Prophet
Brigham Young in making known
the time to build our temple in St.
George L am led to ask, do we in
return realize the blessing bestow-
cd upon us as the reward Of our
labors and trials we passed through
In making homes to dwell In? l
have Witnessed the labor to bring
the results now enjoyed by the
Latter-day Saints. / am thankful
for the blessings of the Gospel
given to us in this land. May we
always appreciate them as they are
given from time to time. Whom
[ commenced this [ only ex-
pected to acknowledge your kind
ness. / worked with my fatherin
the Pit before L was seven years
old. Father died when I was Is,
years and two months old and
Mother was left with 6 children, I
being the Oldest boy had to con-
tinue to work. I am quite feeble
and weak in body from the effects
of La Grip which [ had 5 years
ago.
In 1847 I became acquainted
with the Latter-day Saints but be-
cause Of my ignorance and being
afraid of the Priesthood | was not
baptized until the 9 Of March 1852.
If I live until the 25th Of March,
/ will be 50 years old.
We have some little excitement
with our gold and silver prospects
that have been found around us.
There is great deal of freight
passing through our little town to
DeLarmar, Phoebe and other places
around u.s. Rumor says that the
State Line District, north of Des-
ert Springs have some locations
that bids fair to encourage large
camp, while others, do not hold
out so well. Yours Respectfully
George A. Wadsworth.
The Union. [volume] (St. George, Utah) 1882-1898, 1896-03-12
Continued.

NV mother was troubled with
what is called ticdouloureux. 1t
would come on very sudden and
would draw her face in such con-
tortions it would grieve any one
who saw her, and at times the
blood would rush out Of her mouth
and if she took cold, it would be
much worse, and she believed the
Gospel but was afraid to 60 into
the water. One evening as we satin
the house elder Welsh said to her,
Sister, why don't you be bap-
tized?" She replied Il dare not.
/ am afraid 1 would take cold and
get worse" The elder arose to his
feet and said Sister, l promise
you in the name of the Lord, that
if you will go and be baptized, you
shall not have that disease any
more" She said 81 believe it and
/ will go and be baptized" The
same river in which / had
been baptized, run within a few
rods If our door and she went forth
with and was baptized and she
lived about ten years after that
but never had the least particle of
that disease again to her dying day.
Soon after this branch Of the
Church was Organized in the place
and the young man that [ formerly
stated who, like myself, was little
over IL years old, was ordained to
the Office of a Priest and set apart
to preside over the branch, and I
was ordained Deacon. A few weeks
after this, the Priest whose name
was Thomas Bland and myself, in
going to the place where we held
our sabbath meetings, had to pass
a Methodist Chapel and number
OF men and boys were standing
outside. A number of them, about
our own age, with whom we had
been acquainted with all our lives
and as we were passing, one young
man said, mockingly, "there goes
the priest" Brother Bland took
him by the collar and seat Of the
pants and threw him headlong off
the sidewalk.
To be continued
The Union. [volume] (St. George, Utah) 1882-1898, 1896-03-12
Panaca, New, March 3, 1896.

Panaca, New, March 8, 1896.
Editor UNION:
March comes in like lion with
a strong cold wind from the north,
and to-day we have 3 inches Of
snow. Rail Road Jim who was a
very intelligent but wicked indian,
was killed by his brother on the
night of the 28th ult. for attempt
ing to poison some of his tribe.
All the Lamanites are satisfied
The Union. [volume] (St. George, Utah) 1882-1898, 1896-03-12
r HE U N ! 0 N !
Thursday, March IL, 1896.
auneaay services.

Choir sang hymn on page 294,
"All hail the glorious day."
Prayer by James G. Bleak.
Choir sang hymn on page 10y,
ssGuide u.s., oh, thou great Jeho-
yah"
The priesthood of the Second
Ward administered the Sacrament.
Richard Alexander Morris said
he was pleased to meet with the
saints and knew that we often see
things among the youth of this
people that we know we cannot APP
prove and he had often wondered
whether the parents of these sons
and daughters set such examples
before them as was of that nature
that they would like the youth of
this people to follow after. He
knew that there is more rowdyism
among the youth than some are
willing to admit.
George Miles said that he was
glad that he was worthy to be call
ed upon to say few words and he
also desired to assist in leading the
youth of this people in the way
they should go. Said we should
80 live that our word would never
/, be doubted, and to be in this con-
dition we must always keep our
!, word in every act of our lives, both
With each other rs also with
strangers who come among us, and
Hi eyery way TRY To do all the good
We oan and do no evil. Advised
I'll who are elders to attend the
Elders Quorum meetings and in
doing all their duties they will gain
respect.
Brother Thomas Judd said, /
take pleasure in meeting with the
saints to partake Of the sacrament
and to hear the words as the spirit
Of God may dictake to the speak
ers. Said he had met with the
saints in number of places in the
last month, namely the Muddy,
Bunkerville and Harmony, and
always tried to have few words Of
encouragement to offer to the peo-
pie wherever he goes. Desired
that the parents would take the
good advice that has been given
this afternoon.
President Macarthur said he was
we'll satisfied with what the breth-
rem has said this afternoon and
knew it was for the good of the
people. Said that the plan of sal
walton was perfect plan and we
should learn the ways of the Lord
be honest in all our dealings
through life and not speak evil Of
each other but defend eacl
other in everything that il
good and set an example before al
mankind that will be a credit to us
Exhorted the people to be virtuou
and sober and not partake OF tn
evils of the wicked for we kno1
better than to do evil and kno,
that when we keep the command
ments of God we will be preserve
upon the earth, and we will b
healthy, our bodies will be stron
and God will prosper us. The Q
ders OF Israel leave their home
families and all to go and preac
the gospel that all NAV be warne
The Union. [volume] (St. George, Utah) 1882-1898, 1896-03-12
Burgess Brothers Of

Pine Valley, Utah, des3
your orders for lumber and \
fill the same at bed rock priH
they now having a permit toI
ahead and cut timber to be man
featured into lumber. Send
your orders Immediately.
The Union. [volume] (St. George, Utah) 1882-1898, 1896-03-12

John I'll. Pearce has a lsl1
quantity Of Peach Trees for d
at reasonable rates. Now is
time to make your purchases
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-08-12
Declared Insane.

Yesterday Drs. w. p. Neale, L..
V. Guthrie, l.. f. Campbell and E.
McElfresh, held an examination
on Thos. Potts, who is confined in
Jail under indictment for murder,
and after thorough and rigid in
vestigation, declared him to be of
unsound mind, at present. Now,
if he is sent to the Asylum for the
remainder of his natural life, it may
atone to some extent for his terri
BILE crime, committed when he was
sane.