The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-10-13
Interesting Items


a recent speech he said that the pub
lie schools bred more criminals than
any other place. He had advised a
person consulting him not to send
his child TO a State school, but
rather to pay the fines. He also
condemned the training OF boys in
such manner that they idled away
their time in towns aping gentlemen.
When Trafalgar Day next comes
round--on Oct. 2l-the occasion
will be commemorated in London
as it has never been before. The
Navy League has aroused enthusi-
asm in the celebration throughout
the service, and promises of CO.
operation are accumulating as the
day approaches. Wreaths will be
placed at the foot OF the Nelson
Column in Trafalgar Square on be-
half OF the Mediterranean, the Chan
mel, and the Training Squadrons, as
we'll as from numerous individual
ships.
1t is not generally known that the
talented wife Of Mr.. Mckinley was
called to the American bar in the
early part OF 1892, and that she en-
joyed for long while the unique
distinction of being the only lady of
the legal profession who pleaded on
behalf of clients before her own hus-
band, who was the judge Of the cir
cult in which she practices.
In Central Africa many OF the wo-
men look like an artists palette,
covered with colors OF different sorts.
They stain their hair and their eye
brows with indigo, and blacken their
eyelashes. The Feletan ladies spend
many hours on their toilet, paying
special attention to their eyebrows,
which they are in the habit of pen
cilling very carefully.
Probably the Oldest timber in the
world is found in the ancient tenn
pies OF Egypt, in connection with
stone work which is known to be
at least 1000 years old. This, the
only wood used in the construction
of the temples, is in the form Of
ties, holding the end of one stem to
another
Only three survivors are left Of the
4th September Government, which
virtually founded the French Re-
public. These are the venerable NJ.
E. Arago, until lately Ambassador
in Switzerland, and now a senator;
and General Trochu, who lives in
almost monastic retirement at Tours.
M. III. Rochefort is the third living
remnant.
A rather curious thing happened
at Melbourne steeple chase the
other day. The horse which was
going to win came down and flung
his rider, who, without exhibiting
any emotion, gathered up himself
and his kit, mounted again without
any needless delay, and won the
event amid cheers.
1t is stated that somewhat bitter
feeling exists between the Germans
and the English-speaking colonists
OF Samoa. The Germans did not at
tend the Queens birthday ball, nor
would they participate in the Am.
erican festivities Of July 4.
The statistics furnished by the
Scottish Congregational Yearbook
show that there are 81 churches
with sitting accommodation for So
600 persons. The total mem bership
is estimated to be $1,000, and the
number of young people in the
Bible classes of the denomination is
put down at 16,500.
The women Of Iceland have full
municipal suffrage, and vote in all
church and parish matters. There
is also woman's political society,
and public meetings are called when
questions affecting the interest OF
the sex are before the Legislative