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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-12-15
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Timely Topics,
Honolulu, Dec. 10, 1896.

We have just returned from a
very successful trip to Hilo,
where we have been placing,
with satisfaction to our patrons,
the unexcelled
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tinue to go to San Francisco and all
other sugar to eastern ports of the
United States; that tho fine feet OF
sugar packets now in the service to
San Francisco will have to seek
other business.
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TUESDAY. DEC. Is, 1896.
NOT ABEvoLUTIoNARY A SCHOOL

1t will be remembered that some
months ago officials of the Chinese
Legation in London kidnapped
a Chinese physician, suspected cf
being ono of the leaders of the
revolutionary party in China.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-12-15

Mr.. w. r. Castle in his reply to
Mr.. Isenberg's letter against annex
alton makes an unhappy allusion to
the treaty of reciprocity, which we
all know was the price offered for
annexation. We have enjoyed the
benefits of the treaty, but do not
care for annexation. Messrs. Thurs
ton, Hartwell, Jones, Atherton, and
others must, for appearances sake,
talk annexation. They are like the
tramp who professed to be looking
for work while he fervently prayed
that he might not find it. See?
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These figures remind us OF the
horse trader, who offered horse to
a would-be buyer for two hundred
dollars and received a counter pro-
position from the buyer of five dol
lars, which was promptly accepted
by the trader, with the remark that
it was a hell-of-a discount. How
ever, Messrs. Jones and Atherton
must admit that 1l2 marks heavy
discount on $4,000.
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The doctors name is Tai Chu and
he received his first education at
the Iolani College in Honolulu while
the Rev. H. F. E. Wallace was
master.
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Information was received by the
Belgic that four new immigration
companies have been licensed by
the japanese Government, and that
Hawaii, as usual, is to be their field
of operation. And yet, still do we
hear the piteous cry for help against
the Asiatic influx from the very men
who financially encourage and NOR
ally support the Asiatic immigration
companies.
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Tai Chu while imprisoned at the
Legation in London succeeded in
communicating with friends and
through the good Offices of Scotland
Yard and the British Foreign Office
he regained his liberty.
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LOST,
NOTICE.

A LII TENANTS AND OTHERS IN
"A debted to Liliuokalani will please take
noiice that thu undersigned has been ap
pointed agent OF her estate, under full
power of attorney. Prompt payment OF
Indebtedness is requested
]. o. CARTER,
iiS-lm POS Merchant Street.
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place among the staff OF the Custom
House. The discharged employees
tried to obtain some kind OF explain
alton from the acting Collector and
the Minister OF Finance. They fail
ed utterly. Now they ask the Col
lector- General to hold an investiga-
ton and let the discharged servants
of the Customs bureau as we'll as
the public know the true reasons
why they we're "fred" Their re-
quest is certainly fair and just.
The INDEPENDENT has received re-
liable information Of the arrival here
OF a prominent me mber OF the Cali
fornia lodge OF the A. p. A. 1t may
be of interest to the person in ques.
tion to learn that he and his mission
are known, and that his steps will
be carefully followed, Hawaii is
tired OF the methods Of the A. p. A.
and objects to kidnapping, boycott
ting, and the generally scandalous
conduct of the members of the A.
P. A, lodges OF the United States.
On roads and bridges our Govern
ment is very active, but still the
question is, after review of tho
whole situation, Why do they not
follow out Longfellow's idea OF
something attempted something
done, each morning sees some work
begun, each evening sees it's close"
We seem always to be attempting to
do something but never completing
it, From Diamond Head to Moana-
lua there is work in progress which
shows no sign of an early compile
tion.
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During the visit to the New
Hampshire farm of the Collector
General, number OF changes took
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GET a MOVE ON

Our Dicky bird tells story about
the sugar trust and sugar factors
that may or may not be correct in
all particulars; but it is sufficient in
detail to show that sugar men must
get up and hustle or bring up at the
rear Of the procession. The story
goes that the Trust has sent to our
sugar people form of contract for
consideration, to cover sugars manu-
factured in 1898 and after. The
terms are the same as those of the
present contract, but sugars go to
New York and our sugar men con-
tribute certain proportion of the
freight money.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-12-15

The annexation bubble has suffer-
ed a collapse. Not many months
ago it was the boast Of Messrs.
Jones and Atherton that the books
of the Annexation Club contained
fifteen thousand signatures of mem
hers. We all know that at the duly
advertised grand rally Of the club,
held few evenings since, there were
by actual count one hundred and
twelve persons present-15,000!! and
l12l!l
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-12-15

Ladies Cotton, Merino, and silk
and Wool under vests in all grades
at Kerrs.
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This means that the sugars con
trolled by Mr.. Spreckels will con-
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1896-12-15

EDMUND NoRRIE, = Editor.
f. j. TESLA, Manager.
Residing in Honolulu.
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THE WOMAN STILL LIVES

THE WOMAN STILL LIVES
Who brushes her hair up from the
nape of her neck in slick, plaster-like
fashion and twists it into a corkscrew
knob at the back of her head.
Who forgets that she has a placket
when it is all too much in evidence to
the outside world.
Who refuses to take advantage of
the extra length afforded by razor-toed
shoes and continues to squeeze her suf-
fering toes into pudgy, fore-shortened
foot gear.
Who expects to remedy all facial
blemishes by dabbing little cold
cream on her skin at night, while she
blindly shuts her eyes to eating indis-
cretions.
Who markets in satin skirt, taffeta
waist and bonnet.
Who refers to her domestic as 'shelp,'
instead of "maid.
Who can't be made to understand
that she signs sentiments death war
rant when she dons curl papers and a
Mother Hubbard before her husband.
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Where Men Fail as Lovers.

SIT is question with me-" writes
Lillian Bell, in October LADIES' Home
Journal, "whether a woman ever
knows all the joys of love-making who
has one of those dumb, silent husbands
who doubtless adores her but is able to
express it only in deeds. It requires an
act of the will to remember that bis
| getting down town at seven O'Clock
every morning is all done for you,
when he hasn't been able to tell you in
words that he loves you. 1t is hard to
get a letter telling about the weather
and how busy he is, when the same
amount Of space saying that he got TO
thinking about you yesterday, when he
saw girl on the street who looked like
you, only she didn't carry herself SO
well as you do, and that he loves you,
good-by-would have fairly made your
heart turn over with joy, and made
you kiss the hurried lines and thrust
the letter in your belt, where you
could crackle it now and then just to
make sure it was there. Nearly all
nice men make good lovers in deeds.
A great many fail at some important
crisis in the handling of words.
''But the last test of all, and, to my
mind, the greatest, is in the use of
words as balm. Few people, be they
men or women, be they only friends,
lovers or married, can help OCCASION
ally hurting each others feelings. Ac-
cidents are continually happening even
when people are good-tempered. And
for quick or evil tempered ones there
is but one remedy-the handsome, hon.
est apology. The most perfect lover is
the one who best understands how and
when to apo logize."
''Many people know nothing about
real apology" "a luke-warm apology
is more insulting than the insult. A
handsome apology is the handsomest
thing in the world. And the manifest
and the womanliest. An apology; like
chivalry, is sexless. Perhaps because it
is natural virtue of women it sits
manlier upon men than upon women.
A delicate apology brings into play all
the virtues necessary to perfect hu-
manity. The proudest are generally
these VINO can bend the lowest. It is
lot pride; it is stupid vanity and an
abnormal self.love which prevents q
nan or woman from apologizing. It
equires native humility, Of which
,nly great souls are capable. It re-
Iuires generosity to be will ng to hum
Die yourself. 1t takes faith in human
ty that your apology will be accepted.
(ou must have sense Of justice to be-
ieve that you owe it. 1t requires sim
erity to make it sound honest, and
act to do it the right time. 1t reqbires
atience to stick to 1t until the wound
as ceased to bleed, and the best, high
st, truest type of love to make you
rant to do it,"
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ton flannel wet i'll kerosene rub them
well; when they are partially dry repeat
the treatment. Put them in moder-
ately warm place to dry slowly and
thoroughly. When they are quite dry
rub again with the cloth damp with.
kerosene, and apply the dressing. They
will be soft and flexible and but little
affected by their rain bath.
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sure to win.

The people recognize and appreciate real
merit. That is why Hoods Sarsaparilla ht .
the largest sales in the world. Merit in
medicine means power to cure. Hoods
Sarsaparilla cures absolutely, permanently
cures. 1t is the One True Blood Purifier.
Its superior merit is an established fact,
and merit wins.
Hoods Pills are easy to take, easy to op-
crate. Cure indigestion, headache.
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j. W.LEGORE.
WooDsBoRo, M
WHO CAN FIND IT !?

There is a verse in the Bible
which contains every letter in
the alphabet except J, and it
: is said there is only one such.
Who can find it? That would
be a novel occupation to
search it out. but think Of the
other rewards that must fol-
low such an Seffort-gems of
thought and truth to brighten
and gladden. life's pathway. If
you try and cannot find the
verse, you will be informed by
making a call upon
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OCTOBER MAGAZINES.

The table of contents presented by
Denaorest's this month is very attrac-
tive both in literary and artistic way.
There are two full page gravures one of
Ellen Terry and one of William Jen-
nings Bryan, a full page water color
and the usual portrait gallery, and
almost every paper is handsomely illus
trated. "Women Poster Artists" is the
leading article, in which a distinctly
new field for women is pleasantly de-
scribed. "Women in Politics" gives
brief statements from prominent wo-
men politicians as to their work and in
fuence with The parties of their choice.
st. Nicholas closes its 23rd volumn
with this number, and treats it's reader
to great variety of new and pretty
things. The two serials 1.-THE Sword
makers Son. and "Sinbad, Smith 6
Coz are completed and short stories,
verse and fairy tales are literally dis
tributed through its pages.
'sNo reader of the ''Bonnie Brier
Bush'' stories can fail to be interested
in the opening article in the October
McClure's. 1t is an account of Ian
Maclaren, the author of those most
genial tales, by an intimate personal
friend, the Rev. D. M. Ross, describ-
ing him as minister and pulpit orator
in which characters he had become
prominent long before he took up au-
thorsfip, as we'll as in his literary
methods and career. A series of por-
traits, pictures of Ian Maclaren's IS sew
eral residences, and some original
Drumtochty views illustrate the paper.
The Ladies Home Journal b as many
strong attractive features this month,
one of which is the opening chapters
of Ian Maclaren's new story "The
Minister of st. Bede's." Lillian Bell
BELLS "How men fail as Lovers" Ex-
President Harrison continues his inter-
esting paper ON s.This Country of
Ours" Thos. Wentworth Higginson
in "a Boys Bookshelf" names the
best 100 books for boys, by American
authors. The journal is only 10 cents
per copy.
The editor of the Reuie,o of Reviews
in his October ''Progress Of the
World" discusses the bearing of the
early State elections on the result in
November, reviews the interesting |
careers of General Palmer and Buckner
The candidates of the "National Dem
ocrats," comments on the methods of |
the managers in the present campaign
and presents the usual full and lucid |
summary of current events in foreign
lands, devoting special attention this
month to the Eastern question, the
death of Prince Lebanon, and the
Turkish massacres.
Several serials are complet ed in the
October Century. Prof. Sloane brings
MS Life of Napoleon to a conclusion
IN dramatic chapter entitled >"The
Eclipse of Napoleon's Glory" includ-
ng striking pictures of the battle of
Waterloo and the exile to St. Helena,
and to which is appended a portrait of
The author by the French artist Paul
Leroy. In "Open Letters the Hon.
William A. Kasson contributes an ap-
preciatiye estimate of the value of
Prof. Sloane's work. What is said by
many to be Mrs. Humphrey Wards
greatest story, "Sir George Tressady,
s al SO finished, and likewise Mr.. How
,lls's Saratoga novelette,, "An Open
Eyed Conspiracy"
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In 1900.


How awkward it will be in 1900!-
Did you ever think of it? A great
problem is soon to occupy the minds
Of the people of the world. In four
years the sweep of time will carry us
into a new century, and the figures
which indicated the century of 1890
will be exchanged for 1900.> When this
time comes, can we abbreviate the year
in writing and printing, as we do now
in 1896? If we may abbreviate, how
shall it be done2 How will this look,
'OO2 Or this, 49,? When you write
at the top Of your letter to the editor,
March IA, '96. it looks all right; but
March IA, 700, will not be at all satis-
factory. Did you ever before think
what an inconvient time 1900 is going
to bea II SO, just consider how lucky
your stars are that you will not be liy-
ing on this mundane sphere in 2000l
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Very sincerely yours.
For oxer Fiftu Years

An Old and well tried remedy.-Mrs
Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used
for oyer fifty years by millions of mothers
or their children while teething, with pc
feet success: 1t soothes the child. softens
the gums, allays all pains. cures wind collie
and is the best remedy for Diarrhoea. Is
pleasant to the taste. Sold by druggists in
every part of the world. 25 cent bottle.
1ts value is incalculable. Be sure and ask
or Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup and get
no other lind.
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Indigestive poisons are the bane of the
dyspeptic's life. When sick, see if your
sickness is caused by indigestiYe poisons
Ifso. take Shaker Digestive Cordial. This
is the only certain way of being perman-
emily cured, because it is the only way that
gets rid OF the poisons. You know that fer
mented food is poisonous. You know that
poison is unhealthy. Shaker Digestive Cor
dial clears the stomach Of fermenting food,
and purifies the blood and system of indi-
gestive poisons: 1t cures indigestion and
the diseases that come of it. Headache,
dizziness, nausea, stQzeaeh ache, weakness,
fiatulence, constipsti6 loss of appetite,
irritability, etc. These are few of the
symptoms. caused by indigestive poisons
cnred by Shaker Digestive Cordial
At druggists, price 10 cents to $1.O0 per
bottle.
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Now is the season when a man find
ing dollar in his old overeoat goes out
and blows in Eve with his friends to
celebrate his good luck.
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Our WOnan'S
.....COlurnn

'ERY young wo-
man who has ever
had the good for
tune to inspire
eternal devotion,
g ant eed to
last six months,
more than once
invariably meets
the ex-adorer on
som a awkward
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|
his always seemed SO reserved ani
naughty. Ihad nc idea he would con
descend to persons of such low estate
as an assistant bookkeeper and his
wife, be she ever so fair and charming,
I say. Nell, how did you feel, sailing
through the crowd on the arm of the
Grand Mogul himself?"
"Oh, Tom," with gasp, 81 never
once thought of him in that way. 1
I eHHlyy eHHlyy remembered be was the man upon
whose decision your success depended.
When be left me with Mrs. Lyon, she
was so sweet and gracious, not bit
condescending. I seemed to have
known her ever so long. Why, before I
knew it, I was telling her all about
our little home-tEe garden, the chick
ems and all.
Meanwhile the senior partner said to
his wife:
"What do you think of Mrs. Mer-
ton?"
"A bright and sensible little woman;
she lives over in the Warner Cottage,
which they are fitting up and furnish
ing one room at time, as they can af-
ford; for she has holy horror of debt.
She does her own work, sewing in
cluded, and is altogether energetic and
capable.'
"How did you manage to find out so
much, my dearP
81 suspected from your look and
manner, that you wanted me to do
little private detective work; was 1
right?"
sQuite SO, and your report is both
complete and satisfactory. You see,
Helen, Mr.. Merton has applied for
Harrison's position. He has been very
strongly endorsed by the other members
of the firm but I hesitated. He is quite
young, and seemed so full of life and
fun, l was afraid he was hardly steady
enough for SO responsible a position.
You know my theory, dear-that a
wife must either make or mar a hus-
bands life. When I saw Mrs. Merton
in her plain unfashionable dress that
was neither silk nor satin, thought
the ballast he might possibly need
would be found in sensible wife. II
found her intelligent, educated and
ladylike. What you tell me increases
my confidence in her, and I have de-
cided to advance him to the position
If he desires.''
Mr.. Lyon tore leaf from his memo-
randum book and wrote few lines,
which his wife read approvingly:
'sMR. THOMAS MERTON.
"DEAR SIR: The firm has decided to |
accept your application for the position |
of head bookkeeper. You will report |
to Mr.. Harrison tomorrow for instruc-
tion in your new duties. AS one men,
ber of the firm am glad to say l feel
AlO hScAehASy Az az v0uOluS W CO
portant and trustworthy a position
man willing to walk two miles daily
that he may live within his means, es-
pecially when he is the fortunate pos
SCISSOR of sensible wife, brave enough
to dress according to her husbands cir
and who has horror of
lebt.
Very sincerely yours,
''R. L. LYoNn
He slipped the note into Toms hand
Is he was about leaving.
When Tom and Nell read the note,
t almost took their breath away.
"You blessed little womanl" cried
ler husband.
''It's all because of the cashmere
lress, Tom," Mrs. Merton answered,
"How glad 1 am that I
wore it,"
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Mrs. Merton's

He cards to cous-
in Franks wood
en- wedding came
yesterday. Now
what shall we do
about it?u said
Mrs. Merton to
her husband.
"Why, what
Cdu VIC 10 UuG
acceptP'' was the
Middletown transcript., 1896-10-03

We aim to, and do, give you
the best and most original de-
signs, independent of all other
dealers, as it costs no more to
have the latest and best de-
signs, which is greatly to your
interest. Estimates furnished
on application and visits made
to the country upon notihca-
ton.
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herself forever as the most agreeable
ands tactfnl of her sex or as the re.
verse, says the New York "World.'
One of the most difficult positions
which is the lot Of young women to en-
counter is the chance meeting with the
admirer of long ogo.
1t is usually chance which brings
them together, or it may be some in
judicious relative who imagines that if
they but meet again all will be we'll.
Angelina is calling somewhere and the
maid ushers in the might-have-been
Edwin. The hostess, recalling that
three years ago, before Edwin went to
Tacoma or to Naples, he was Ange-
lina's shadow, smiles significantly and
exclaims: "What a coincidence" An
gelina, remembering that three years
ago Edwin had maintained that he
could not live without her, marvels at
his healthy appearance and remarks:
"Why, how we'll you lookI" After a
few minutes conversation the hostess,
with preternaturally acute ears, dis
covers that she hears her baby crying
in the distant nursery and begs her
guests to excuse her a few minutes.
An awkward pause follows, in which
her evil genius usually prompts Ange-
lima to say
$50 you are not married yetP"
Edwsn is. of course, incensed. He
has long since ceased to care about An
gelina and has, in fact, forgotten the
color of her eyes, but her remark is in
the nature of a challenge.
$50 you thought I would be?" he
remarked coldly.
Then he andAngelina go over the old
ground. He is annoyed to find that
she has believed it possible for him to
be tickle. In order to prove that he is
not he almost proposes again, but is re-
strained by the timely remembrance of
his engagement and the return of the
hostess. Angelina is fattered until
the hostess playfully comments on his
engagement. Then Angelina is an
noyed, and Edwin, seeing her pique,
decides that she really cares for him.
So matters are hopelessly complicated,
and later Angelina and Edwin's wife
become violent enemies.
Had Angelina been properly trained
all this world have been avoided.
There is one simple rule which every
Angelina should be taught from her
nursery days concerning meeting with
rejected suffers. 1t is:
Make them brief" Be most agree
'ble to Edwin. Inquire with eager in
crest about Naples or Tacoma. Ask
about his sister or his grandmother
With Jealous friendliness. Then speed
way. Let not the keeneaned hostess
lear her baby cry. Depart before she
'an. A tete-a-tete conversation with
! former admirer is something to be
avoided at all costs until meeting him
4 large assemblies or crowds of three
as given him another aspect than that
t the once rejected and has furnished
hem with other topics of conversation
esides his blasted hopes. h
~ ii
DON'T HANG UP THE JACKET BY A
LOOP.
She is an unwise woman who hangs
p her jacket by loop at the back of
le neck. It makes the coat sag where
le strain comes, and gives it a drag
ed and droopy appearance. If loops !
re used at all, they should be at the
IN holes, and so put on as to stand :.
pright. and are not stretched across :,
sv,- "a j.