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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-11-18

The famous Whitaker almanac
did not materialize by the Austria
liza as expected. Mr.. w. F Rsy-
nolds Of the Golden Rule Bazaar,
received copy of the Sunlight
Year Book" for 1897, which includes
the calendar and kindred matters,
Army aud Navy, Politics, The Colo
MES, Men and Women OF To-day,
Sport, Literature, and many other
subjects Of general interest. It is a
volume worthy OF perusal by all
who keep up with times.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-11-18

That gentleman, by the way, will
probably have all he can do in look
ing after the States which now fly
the Stars aud Stripes without add
ing more Stars to his present charge
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-11-18

The Imprisonment Of Mrs, Castle
in London, shows the independence
and determination OF the English
Courts. A very light sentence was
imposed on the woman, found guilty
of larceny. The reason was un-
doubtedly that there was slight
possibility that the guilty person
was suffering from kleptomania. In
the United States the woman would
have been exonerated because she
was possessing goodly share OF
wealth. In Hawaii-well in Hawaii
she would have been obliged to face
a judicial Kindergarten and proba-
bly, been found guilty of murder or
violating the curfew ordinance. In
England things ara very different
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-11-18

the Stars aud Stripes without add
ing more Stars to his present charge
The Hawaiians emphatically repu-
diate all attempts of wheedling
them into signing any document
which has for its purpose, loss Of
honor, OF independence and OF ma
tional standing. The official organs
in their half hearted manner can
continue barking in supplicating the
United States for help and annex
alton. 1t is the same old cry.
They know that McKinley's election
means ruin to this country and that
nothing under the heavens can save
us. The experience Of 1891 will be
repeated in 1897. The Reciprocity
treaty will be cancelled, the two.
cent bounty will be paid on sugar
in the United States and Hawaii as
usual will be sway up in the sky"
The planters arc all right OF course.
They have had sufficient money
during the past year to tide them
over the trouble which will strike
the world at large. We, the poor
people who think OF the future OF
our children will he the sufferers.
Mr.. Spaulding and his tribe can live
abroad in luxury even if no divi-
dends or franchises are forth coming
for years. Jones can live on cabbage
and become city missionary, but
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-11-18

Great Scott What ia the matter
with the good men Of greater Hilo9
Pots of inks are split in the effort of
calling names. The tribune and
the Herald are on tho warpath
with vengeance. Dear old chaps Of
Honolulu Who have worried over the
independence OF The INDEPENDENT
read the following lines addressed
by the Hawaii Herald to Editor
Wilder of The Tribune:
Gas to prostitution, we lay no
claim to familiarity with the subject.
Possibly the worthy editor OF the
Tribune can instruct us, The new
man Of the Tribune had better look
about for deeper water before
launching the ship with which he
proposes to wage such destructive
warfare against the Herald"
Hilo must have a regular "Mollie
Mcguire" society in their midst,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-11-18
SUBSCRIPTION RATES:
Payable Invariably in Advance.

'Gdinst the wrong that needs resistance,
For the right that needs assistance,
For the future IN the distance
And the dood that ,De can do.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-11-18
EVERY AFTERNOON.

Except Sunday
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-25
Overproduction and Free Silver.

The time has passed when the pending campaign is
regarded by thinking people contest between polit
cal parties The action of the several national
tons has partisan politics for the present
and the issue to be met is whether to have gold
or silver recommendation. It is conflict between that
part of the public who believe in sound money and those
who always looking for something for nothing be-
tween financial and monetary tradition between
national growth and attempt to take step backward
in public affairs between business interests and the
rewarded element of the Masses between and
reasoning prejudice and the it the quicker
the country will be free from its industrial depression
Throughout the world invention, Improvement and com
ercia progress have largely exceeded the demand and
increased and cheapened facilities for land and water
transportation have closely connected the different
markets that overproduction and diminished prices have
been the inevitable result Naturally the blight of such
undesirable condition has fallen producers. Capt.
tai the middle agent that markets the products of the
masses pro6ted rather than lost through this dsas
trous competition and when employed in industrial cir
cles it has organized pools and trusts to restrict produc
ton of self protection.
Take illustration the world IS production of FIVE
leading commodities, since the decentralization OF silver
comparison with the growth of the worlds population,
and the of the general depreciation prices will be
plainly
The Hoza's Production of Staples and lis GroM of Population
for Period of Tayenky four Tears.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-25
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA
Woman Tries to Drown Herself al
the River.
Death Of james OIiver-Effort to
Organize u First Ward Nc
Kinley Club.

Mr.. James Oliver. employed for num-
| Der OIL years as engineer by the Morrison
Brick company, died at Brick Haven, Alex
andra ounry, yesterday The remains VIII
be taken to st. Georges county. Nd, on
SUNDAY, and buried from st. Tho mas
Church.
BENJAMIN waters was fined 81 4 by Mayor
Thompson last night. for conducting a tar
room without a lie nse Bernard Lee, for
| aSsaulting Rose Lomax, was fined 50.
William Bryant, Charles BrigaGier, and
Henry Scott, coiored boys, between the
ages of five and eight years, were charged
in the police court last night with stealing
money from Nicol Heron. on account OF
Lie youth OF the prisoners, they were re-
leased on the promise of their parents to
whip them.
MIR. Fred Woodward of Washington de-
livered an interesting address before the
Epworth League ofthe Il. E Church South
last night.
Annie, the infant daughter OF Common
wealtb's Attorney Aarbury, died at stras-
burg on Thursday The remains OF the
little one were brought home yesterday
ami Inferred in st. Paurs Cemetery Mrs
Narbury had taken the baby to the
mountains only few days prior to its
death.
Rev. ]. NJ Eberlein. the new pastor OF
the German Lutheran Church. has arrived
with his family. A reception was rendered
the minister and his family. Mr. Eberiein
will preach his first sermon in Alexandria
tomorrow. :
bo;p 10 tn nrCtnizp
independent Republican First ward club
to work for Mckinley and Hobart. A
flag bearing the names OF the Republican
nominees will lie raised at the corner OF
Gibbon and Lee streets.
Mr.. Richard Morgan and daughter, Miss
Mary, OF Washington, are visiting Mrs.
Charles G. Lennon on North St. Asaph
street.
Miss Eta Portner OF Manassas is the
guest OF Miss Hattie Wilkening on North
Washington street
Miss Gertrude Sch war; is visiting friends
In Philadelphia.
Mr.. Charles B. Marshall and wife have
returned from Atlantic City.
Mr. Kenneth Turner, after visit to his
father at Riverside Park, has returned to
Philadelphia. :.
Misses Ida and Agnes Johnson of Wash
ington, who have been the guests OF Mrs.
Claude Lennon, have returned home.
Celia Keys a weilknown eolored woman,
attempted to commit suicide about 10
O'Clock last night, by jumping from Reeds
wharf, between King and Prince streets,
into the river. Special Officer Gentzberger
happened to see the woman just as she
was about to jump into the river, ana
with the assistance of Officer Hayes, took
her into custody and carried her to police
headquarters. The woman had been drink
ing. and told the officers that she had had
trouble at home and intended to commit
suicide. She was locked up for the
night
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-25
Installed New Officers.

At regular meeting of Mount Vernon
Council, No. 10, the following officers
were installed by their deputy, d. NJ
Weeks: J. p C., j. C. F. Anterior; c.,
George W. Ashton; v. c., Walter Farran.
recording secretary. B. NJ. Martin, re-elcct-
ed: assistant v. C., ]. W. Howell: fina nctal
secretary, james s. Espey, reelected;
treasurer, W. H. r. Martin; COM, Edward
Thomson; warden, Thomas j. Fowler;
is. g., Rhodia Taylor; o. 3. s., George
shaffer; trustee, six months, n. H. Har
riuian; trustee, twelve months, George
W Ashton; trustee, eighteen months, George
F. Little; representative to state council,
W. H. R. Martin. Robert Hickey; chaplain,
N. II. Hartman.
independent Council, No. 2, d. OF A, in
stalled the following: c., Mamie Cox; as
sociate c., Julia Wood; vice c., Elizabeth
Lee; assistant vice C., ]. Burger; record
ing secretary, B. n. Martin; assistant, h.
F.. Steele; financial secretary, Emma Mer-
rell; treasurer. Carrie Cox; conductor. NJ.
T Hartley: warden. Mary Simpson; I. 8. g..
W. L.. Boydep: o. 8. g., Mary Morgan:
trustees, g. +. Little, n. L. Hartley, W. L.
Boyden; representative to F. B. A. B. N.
Martin; representative to national coun-
ell, Mamie Coz.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-25
RECORD OF THE COURTS.

Equity Court, No. 2-Justice Hagner-
Gleeson VS.. Gleeson ct al; decree for sale
appointing s. Cabel Williamson, trustee,
to make. In re George Seymour; order
appointing Frederick Seymour committee
and trustee. Cruit VS.. Cruit ct al: order
raufying sale nisi. Dixon vs.. Baker; decree
dismissing bill with costs. jackson vs..
Jackson; appearance OF absent defendant
ordered. Messer VS.. Messer; order for pay
mentor counsel fees and rule to show cause
returnable July 81. Roys VS.. Roys; testi-
niony before C. A. Braudenburg, examiner,
ordered taken.
Circuit Court, No. 2-Justice Hagner-
Ruebsam VS.. Pusham ct al; judgment for
want OF sufficient pleas and affidavits for
plaintiff against defendants Hycr. Push
am and Harms for $376.61. Heise, Bruins
& Co. ys. De Noreland; Judgment by de-
fault.
Probate Court. Justice Hagner-Estate
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-25

OF George L. Clark; final notice issued.
Estate OF Jasper Smith; petition filed {.
Estate OF Allan hcLane; order filed. Es-
tate OF Annie f. Prodigy; petition flied.
Estate of John AuIhan; Will filed. Estate
OF Christian A. Sohl; do. Estate OF William
Fletcher; affidavit filed. Estate Of Della
l.. Covey; remuneration fled Estate of
Henry d. Johns; receipt filed. Estate OF
Anita II. Commegere; order and report
filed. Estate OF Anna NJ. Clinton; proof
OF publication filed. Estate of Ann Davis;
willadmitted TO probate and granted lettcrs
testaInentary to william w. Davis. Estate
IF Charles p. Coomes; order appointing
Cha rIcs =. Coomes. administrator. Estate
of Bessie Brown; Petition filed. Estate Of
John Engle; statement filed. Washington
Loan and Trust Company. guardian TO
orphans Of Joseph A. Shillinger; answer Of
guardian filed Caroline d. Marsb, guardian;
account filed. Estate of Sarah Hammond;
do. Estate OF Henry Weaver; do. Estate
OF James johnson; do. Estate Of Henry
Otto; do.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-25
Per cent
Increase,

1t is assumed by silver advocates that the apprecia-
ton of gold has caused general decline in prices and
that the reconciliation of silver will alone them
to their old time standing glance the above table
shows that the production of gold we'll the other
has largely surpassed the growth of popua
tion and it is well known that its money metal has
not exceeded the demand Silver we'll every other
oveproduced commodity has fallen in price in response
to the immutabe law of supply and demand and it is
foolish claim that its rise value would affect the
prices of wheat and other staples it would be to
assume that the universe would stop moving if the
earth ceased to exist Therefore, it would be national
madness to adopt debased monetary standard and de-
stroy financial and commercial stability to expert
ment with any such theory. In this connection it should
be remembered that if to go to silver basis
the value Of every paper dollar in circulation would be
based the gold PRICE of silver Should it fuctIate
from day to day, it undoubtedly would the public
well the government, would be kept busy in making
estimates of profits and losses
The remedy for the present hard times and the relief
of the from their depressed condition lies in
tending markets and in increasing the demand for
American products and not i'll destructive and irregu
lar imitation of prices. A prominent silver advocate
points the increased price of farm products Mexico
those sold In this country but he forgets to state
that when 5O-cent dinner is paid for in Mexico with
American dollar Mexican silver dollar invariably
given in change 1t is not the price of product that
always indicates its value 1t is the brings
Mexico regulated by debased money, it does not
signify that either farmers the general public in that
country in improved circumstances. On the con-
trary Mexico is classed by the civilized world
try Of unthrift and ncnprosperity To adopt the
etary standard and inflated prices of Mexico would lower
to the financial and industrial level of that country
would practically isolate and bar from competition
the great foreign markets would unsettle domestic
commercial affairs to such extent to prevent the
introduction of foreign capital the influx of immgra
ton, and surely who understands the situation
will support such policy The party that advocates
liberal public expenditures and energetic push
ing foreign commercial policy will nearly solve
the problem of overproduction and lack of money
An increased and extended trade will provide better
poyment to the and improved demand for agr
cultural and industrial products. debased money un
der silver standard has heretofore accomplished
that result for any country that has given trial.
would it do for the United States careful of
the percentage of increase of production the growth
of population shown in the above table should awaken
thought the causes of the business depression
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-25
IN THE CAMPAIGN
PILOT HOUSES
Odds and Ends From the Republican and
Democratic Headquarters.

The Republican managers at the Congress
sional headquarters are feeling some what
jubilant over the proposed organization In
Maryland Of q Democratic sound money
league, OF which Representative JOHN K.
the official head.
While considerable reticence is manifested
it is known that a requisition has been
made on the committee Tor several hum
dred thousand documents supplying infor-
nation from gold standard point OF view.
1t is safe to predict that this literature
will be cheerfuliy furnished by the COM
mittee.
The plan OF the Maryland sound money
league Is understood to be to conduct
through campaign OF education, distd-
buting matter on the financial question,
In opposition to the free silver ideas.
through the euium of a Committeeman To-
Gated in each county. No attention will be
given to the tariff issue. A Democrat
living in Montgomery county, when asked
concerning this program. said:
THE sound money men in Maryland be-
lieve that they can accomplish great
deal between this time and the November
elections In the way of distributing val
liable information upon the true relations
OF gold and silver. both past and present.
They feel confident that many Of those
Democrats who are temporarily in favor
Of the Chica go platform an1 nominees will.
when they read an explanation Of the free
silver question by experts, become con-
WINGED that free coinage is not the remedy
to be applied to the present agricultural.
commercial and financial depression"
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-25
OVERTURNED IN THE DARK.
Party of Merry Makers Had a Narrow
Escape From Injury.

There came very near being serious il
not fatal accident Thursday night near
Camp Lowpdes. Md. A PARTY OF ladies
who were caught in the heavy rain while
visiting Col. Howard started for Frederick
in u couple OF carriages, There was col
Iision ON the way and one party was thrown
out In the muddy road.
Among them waa Miss Julia Evans Of
this CITY Ali OF them had their dresses
ruined and their umbrellas wrecked. For
half an hour the ladies stood in the dark
by the roadside in binding rain waiting
for another conveyance. In another car
riuge were Misses Nellie and Edna Evans,
who escaped. e2t
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-25
AMONG THE LABOR UNIONS.

The special committee appointed at the
last meeting of the Central Labor Union to
investigate the trouble between the Met
ropoiitan Electric Railroad and the dis
charged members OF the Street Railway
Assembly, called at the office Of Presi-
dent Phillips yesterday, but failed to see
him.
A wellattended meeting OF Bricklayers'
Union, No. 1. was held last evening at
their headquarters, corner Seventh aud
L streets north west.
Arrangements were made for the semi
annual election Of officers which win be held
at the next regular meeting.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-25

Postal card. addressed In ohrography
as plain a the nose on a mans face, was
yesterday received at Republican head
quarters for Hon. William Mckinley, c. n
ton, Ohio" Beyond these five words and
the cancellation stamp. which showed the
place Of mailing TO have teen in NiIIesota,
the face OF the card was uBnsa rked. There
was nothing which furnished the slightest
clew as to how ii could have teen handled
by dozens OF postal clerks, and even after
reaching this city, passed unchailcnged
through the local postoffice and was de-
livered to the headquarters. The card will
again be started ON its journey for Canton.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-25
EDITORIALS THAT EDUCATE.
Times Financial Utterances Bring
Praise From High Places.


embrace this opportunity to express my
satisfaction III reading the series of remark
able editorials on finance that have ap-
pcared in your paper during the last thirty
days For simplicity Of statement, lucid
ity of thought. keen logic, and powerful
marshaning OF facts. I believe they are un-
surpassed.
A great many people have spoken to me
In Mandatory terms of the series and be-
lieve it good idea to suggest measures
to give them wider circulation in COM
pact form. Trusting this will meet your
approval. Very respectfully yours.
DANIEL MURRAY.
Assistant Librarian Of Congress.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-25

The boys around Democratic headquarters
are seemingly not greatly disturbed by
reason of the fact that Bryan WAS pon-
Lated on Friday ard that the number of
the roora he occupied at the clifton House
was thirteen. Piled on top Of this supposed
il.-omen cores the statement that Bryan's
Populist friends and managers at st. Louis
also occupy room nun bered thirteen.
Refuge is taken in the old Indiana adagr
tl,as all signs fail in dry weather and poll
tics.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-25
MINE SEARCH TO CONTINUE
Work of Relief VIII Not BE Aban
dOned at Wtlkesharre.

Wilkesbarre, Pa. July ga number Of
mine experts made thorough examina-
ton OF the Twin Shaft today and reported
that a further search for the entombed
men would not only be dangerous but use
less and ineffective. 49,
Notwithstanding this report the Newton
Coal Mining Company has decided to con-
tinue the search
On Tuesday next a solemn high mass Of
requiem will be celebrated In st. Mary,s
Catholic Church In Pittston for the re-
pose OF the victims Of the disaster.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-25

The Republicanshavef found their quarters
for handling the enormous number VI dOcu-
ments being sent out Inadequate for the
performance OF the work required. 1t will
be necessary to secure additional room end
also materially increase the force u en-
ployes engaged in preparing literature for
transmission to points OF distribution.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-25
Assured of the Future.

"But, Herbert" she said, "think OF the
future. You are poor. ami You canEos sur
round me with the luxuries to which I
have been accustomed"
''Bnt your father"
'.He would do nothing for u.s."
"Does he play poker?''
'No."
"Then IN teach him. Trust In me,
darling. and have no fear Of the futures
Texas Sitter.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-25
Twelve Hours Ago.

II you miss any news In the morning
EDITION look in tue list below. What
You're looking for wus probably
printed In yesterday evening y edition,
and as The Times never repeats
you'll huvc to take both editions to
get ulI the news as quick AS 1t hnp-
pens.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-25
Real Estate Transfers.

Walter d. Davidge ct al, heirs of Ann II.
Washington, to Elizabeth l.. Washington,
part of 10: "a, square 49, $40.
A. NJ Green to Mary E. Dorsey, lot 7,
block 4. Buena Vista. 500.
Eben N. Gilpin ct ux. 10 Carl B. kefer-
stein, lots 25 to 81, in Wcaver's sub.
square lib, Georgetown, subject TO trust,
500.
Bertha F Keferstein to Mary E. Gilpin,
lot 80. in Rays sub. block 23- Columbia
Heights, subject to trust. $40.
Edgar R. Musser to Ellen NJ. Hemps.one.
lot 20, in Flora's sub, block ~, Holmead
Manor, $40.
Jonn sherman, trustee. and John SHEER.
man ct ux to Edgar r. Musser, lot 20 IN
Flora's sub block ~, Holmead Manor. sub
iect to trust S., 500, $40.
william N. Sprigg to Lacy D. Sprigg,
lot IN Kings sub and the south two feet
of lots %. "a and % in lyman ~ al
SUBJ square 1913, $40.
James Williams ct uX to Matte R.
Slater. parts of lots IL and 40. square
60, $40.
John B. Washington ct ux to Matte
r. Slater. the east thirteen feet of lot 10,
square 3sS, $40.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-25
CABIN JOHN MOTEL

No prettier spot near WASHINGTON and no
better served meals. The most Delightful
spot TO spend the evening In.
BoHne1R BROS. Proprietera
Telephone 90
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-25

HILL MAY SUPPORT BRYAN
He Is Solemnly Pledged to the Demo
cratic Ticket.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-25

HOUSE ENTERED MANY TINES
Mrs. Edward Guiiford Has Suffered
Numerous Small Losses.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-25

Senator Proctor, who is making flying
visit to the city, says that he has invited
ex-Presdent Harrison TO open the cam
paign in Vermont and hopes to be favored
with an acceptance. Its proposed tn begin
the fight in the maple sugar State at the
earliest possible cate, this Icing rendered
necessary by reason OF the fact that the
election. so far as the STATE officers are
concerned. Occurs September !. AS the
result will be regarded as an indication
Observation-Disclosures Republicans maycxpect
a couple of months later. it is intended to
conduct an unusually vigorous and active
campaign.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-25

NO BOLT AMONG THE CLUES
, Secretary Gardner Denies that Dissatis
faction Exists.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-25
A II Looked.

It was the little four year-old's first view
of q dog with niuzzle on.
"Oh, auntie," she said. isn't he cute
little doggie, He's going toplay baseball"
Chicago Tribune.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-25

NEW BATHING BEACH PLAN
Supt. Stevens Presents 1t to the Com
missioners.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-25

RECORDS OF THE HITTERS-
Delahaniy's Feat Did Not Equal That OF
Bottemus.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-25

BRYAN,S CAMPAIGN PLANS
General outline OF His Movements
Mapped Out.