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Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-11-26
SLAIN BY POISON.

Not the poison that the covert assassin ad-
ministers in the drink the food, or some other
guise, but the poison of malaria shortensst the
lives of myriads. There is safe and certain
antidote. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, which
not only fortities the system against malaria,
ted. Dyspepsia, constipation, rheumatic, liver
and kidney trouble are conquered by the
BitterS
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-11-26

Singers. actors and public speakers
since the introduction of the electric
light have less trouble with their voices
and are less likely to catch cold, their
threats are not so parched and they feel
better. This is due to the air being less
vitiated and the temperature more even
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-11-26
Sun ay at Sea.

Smith-Did many Of the passengers
go to hear DR.. Fourthly preach in the
main cabin this morning?
Brownies, but most of them left
when he announced his text.
what was itT'
"Cast thy bread upon the waters"-
Life
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-11-26

The air Is so clear in the arctic re-
gions that conversation can be carried
on easily by persons two miles apart. 1t
has also been asserted on good authori-
ty that at Gibraltar the human voice
has been distinctly heard at distance
Of ten miles.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-11-26
The Barrier.

"Say," said Weary as he looked up
from the clover in the fence corner.
"How do they git at the gold up Their in
Alasky?"
by washin, replied Weary's pard.
Count me out. said Weary.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-11-26
NOVelist's Best Effort.

Novelist-Do you like tennis?
The old lady gives perfunctory an
sWer
Novelist-The only tennis like is
Tennysor. -Noman.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-11-26

The more a man knows che more be
Is inclined to be modest. Fielding.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-11-26

Cleverness is serviceable for every
thing, sufficient for nothing. -Amiel.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-11-26

Piso's Cure for Consumption has been
God-send to me.-Wm. B. Mcclellan
Chester, Florida, Sept II. 1895.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-11-26
IT'S NOT EXPENSIVE.

It's the quality that's high in TEA GARDEN
DRIPs, ToBoGGAN MAPLE SYRUP and PELICAN
grocers in cans only. Money refunded if goods
are not satisfactory. Don't accept an imitation
See that the manufacturers name is litho-
graphed on every can.
THE PACIFIC COAST SYRUP COL
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-11-26

"King Solomen's Treasure" only Aphrodis
iacal Tonic known. (See Dictionary $500 a box
8 weeks treatment. MASON CHEMICAL Co., P. O.
Box 747, Philadelphia, Pa.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-11-26
Medical Students.

The ratio of medical students to the
population in this country is about
twice as great as it is in Europe The
reason Of this curious difference is
found in the greater ease with which q
diploma can be obtained in the United
States, the medical schools of Europe
requiring much more complete previous
preparation and compelling the students
to undergo longer course Of study be
fore he is eligible to degree.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-11-26
A Brave Man.

Nicolas, Chevalier d'Assas, French.
captain in the Auvergne regiment, born
at Vigan &: he Languedoc, while max
ing a reconnaissance during the night
Of Oct. Is, 1850, at Klostercamp ia
Westphalia, met column of the enemy
which was advancing in silence to sur
prise the French army. He was ordered
to keep silent or else they would kill
him. D'Assas at once cried out, "a moi
Auvergne-the enemy is herel' He was
killed on the spot -Bouillet's Diction.
airy Of History.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1897-11-26

Try schilling's Best tea and baking powder.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-03-03
Timely Topics.
Honolulu, March 2, 1897.

We now have the pleasure of
announcing to our clientele that
we have fulfilled their desires,
by removing our storage prem
ises of Plantation and Agricul-
tural implements, ETC., to the
commodious building on Fort
Street, adjacent to our store and
formerly occupied by III. w.
Schmidt q Sons.
Here, are conveniently dis
played all that is required for
plantations of sugar, rice, fruits
or farms. RICE PLOWS of all
sizes and kinds with all their
extra pieces, and the CELE-
DRAFTED ~, IA and 16,
BREAKERS, acknowledged by
every plantation manager to be
the VERY BEST introduced
into the country.
Here are SUBSOIL, SIDE
HILL and SULKY DISC
PLOWS; CULTIVATORS and
STUBBLE DIGGERS and
SHAVERS, and all that is neoes-
sary for Sugar Lands. The
famous ASPINWALL POTATO
PLANTERS. Wheel Barrows,
Plow Points, Shares, Wheels,
Hoes, Spades, Buckets, Step
Ladders, Rice and Coffee Clean
ing Mills, Aermotors, Fencing,
Ropes, Stoves, Sewing Machines
and a hundred other things
necessary for farm and planta-
ton life. We are now open,
call and see us.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-03-03
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 1897.
ANSWERING DIR 4 US LETTER.

DR.. Clifford Mitchell, Of Chicago,
says in the Medical Era, for Janu-
airy, 1897! 81 desire to enter an
earnest protest against the use OF
tubsrculin as test for tuberculosis
in animals, especially cattle. | be-
lieve that we may rather spread the
disease. Last spring test was
made of the cattle on the island OF
Nantucket under direction Of the
Massachusetts State Board Of
Health. As result all the cows
were rendered sick and the milk
supply for the following summer
was exceeding deficient and poor in
quality"
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-03-03
The Dog Poisoner.

Mrs. Dickson was found guilty by
Judge de la Vergne this morning of
the charge of maliciously poisoning
three valuable dogs, and a rooster,
belonging to George j. CavanaGgh.
The Judge and w. A. Kinney, coun-
sci for the defense, inspected the
premises yesterday, An analysis
showed that the poison used was
strychnine. The Judge animadvert-
ed strongly on the offense and fined
the defendant $40; Charles Creigh-
ton for the prosecutor having stated
that his client did not wish a heavy
fine although the estimated loss was
at least 500. 1t is understood that
civil suit for damages will now be
brought.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-03-03
Arrive Honolulu
from s. II.
THROUGH LINE:
From San Francisco
for Sydney.
4rrive Honolulu.

1rrtVe Honolulu.
Monowai. Feb II, '97
Alameda, Mar II, '97
Mariposa, Apr 4, '97
Moana, May 9, 1897
Alameda, June 8, '97
M ariposa, July l, '97
Moana, July 20, 1897
Alameda, Aug 26, '97
Mariposa, Sept 2a, 97
Moana, Oct u, 1897
Alameda, Nov l8, '07
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-03-03

The Queen, who in 1898, stood
almost friendless ia the hands Of
rebels, to-day ia 1897, has more true
friends in America and Europe
than the annexation forces are aware
OF. She is now to a great extent
regarded as an innocent Martyr
sacrificed to swell the Golfers of
renegade adventurers. And to the
lack of craftsmanship on the part of
our Government must be accorded
the change of public opinion.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-03-03
SAYINGS BANK NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given to Deposit
ors in the Savings Department Of
Claus Spreckels & Co.'s Bank, that
on and after April l, 1897, all Inter
est on their deposits will cease.
Savings Depositors may withdraw
their accounts without giving pre-
vious notice, or they may leave same
in our Bank on call,
CLAUS SPRECKELS 81 co.
Honolulu, Feb. II, 1897
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-03-03
THE FOOLS FOLLY.

Captain Palmer has forwarded to
The INDEPENDENT an article from the
New York Sun of the 14th ult, cor
rected by him, to show the wilful
perversion of facts and statements
made by that journal.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-03-03

In the first place he did not say,
as appears in the headlines OF the
article, Secretary Palmer Gays a
plot is on foot to assassinate her."
but that Secretary Palmer says "he
is told." Again the Sun barefacedly
changed the words "perfectly calm
and untroubled" into "Her Majesty
appeared dalm6founded." Again the
statement made that san effort will
doubtless be made to keep her
whereabouts unknown" is absolutely
false. Captain Palmer also denies
most emphatically the following
paragraph: Secretary Palmer be-
lieves the plot to assassinate Her
Majesty originates with the present
Government"
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-03-03
From Sydney for
San Francisco.

Leave Honolulu.
Mariposa, Mar A, '97
Moana, Apr !, 1897
Alameda, A pr 30, 81
Mariposa May 27, '97
Moana, June "a, '97
Alameda, j ally ~, '97
Mariposa. Ang 10, '97
Moana, Sept 16, '97
Alameda, Oct ii, '97
Mariposa, Nov IL, 'a7
Moana, Dec 8, 1897
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-03-03
MoRTUARY REPORT.

The total number of deaths re-
ported for the month of February,
1897. was 3S, distributed as follows:
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-03-03

Victoria Lawn only GO cents a
piece, Fine White Goods, in plaids,
8 yards for 81 at N. S. Sachs
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-03-03

The day / entered the Institute l
weighed but 10 pounds, and since
that time my weight has increased
to 1876 pounds.
Yours most gratefully,
j.. METoALF.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-03-03

NJ Politically also, they are at least
sagsco ps enough TO prevent any
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-03-03

There is not member OF the Op-
position party in the Hawaiian Isl
ands harboriug even suspicion OF
thought that the present Govern
ment would so degrade themselves
as to follow the arts Of European
diplomacy, in the past, as to cow
ardly remove political opponents by
assassination, however much they
might fear or hate them. Their
power is also sufficiently far.
searching and extensive to prevent
any OF their fanatical or misguided
followers from bringing immortal
shame and degradation upon them
selves, for it would be impossible for
them to avoid, however innocent
they might be, the opprobrium at
taching to foul murder.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-03-03

We know that for some years to
come at the least, annexation to the
United State is an impossibility, for
it has been sought for in most un-
wise and injudicious manner. The
ribaId and vulgar attacks of the an
nexation press OF Hawaii, and the
United States upon her, has done
more to elevate the esteem for our
ex-Queen in the United States and
Europe, and to crush out all hopes
for the annexation cause than any
movement made or arguments pro-
duoed on the part Of the Opposition
1t has given the President, who
takes his seat tomorrow the op-
portunity OF saying 81 must first
look after the tariff and labor inter
ests Of my own country, before /
attend to other matters
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-03-03

Now for moment let US suppose
that there was an object in the as
sassination telephone. Might it not
have emauated in tho foolshly OBJ
tuse brain OF an annexationist, who
with an epicene lack OF virility i'm
agined that it could scare Liliuoka-
lani from Washington, and leave the
field open to Moses and Frank, to
w. o. Smith, the Government
drummer" and to the "Devil's
partner" in travelling circuses. II
this was the intention, the bolt
has fallen short of the mark, for we
can inform the Government that the
e1 Queen of the Republic, and the
Queen of the hearts OF the Hawaiian
people, will remain at Washington
until-she is willing to leave; and,
further, that she will be in England
al the Diamond Jubilee ia June
next, and will not return to Hawaii
until after the September elections
the result of which will be forward
cd to her either in the South oi
France, or the Channel Islands.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-03-03

Bleached cotton sheeting, 81
inches wide at 20 cents per yard at
Kerr's.
The herald., 1897-01-05
DEATH OF GEORGE W. MEADE

George w. Meade. who died in Los
angeles last Saturday. deserves more
tnan passing notice from Californians.
MI Meade was an ardent lover Of his
adopted state; he had studied her re-
sources. her products and her possibili-
ties with an enthusiastic appreciation,
and to him the state owes the opening
of many avenues for the disposal Of her
agricultural wealth. Mr.. Meade was the
first man to send a carload of raisins
east so opening this great market He
was interested in citrus fruits, olives,
almonds, in short, in everything that
grows in this beautiful country in whose
fertile soil and friendly sun he believed
that everything would grow to greater
perfection than in any other.
In San Francisco. where most of his
business life was spent, Mr.. Meade was
often called the brightest young business
man ON the board of trade. His word was
large enterprises was universally ac-
knowledged.
During a visit to Europe, made partly
to open new markets for California pro-
ducts, business reverses came to Mr..
Meade through the misfortunes of others !;
hard times" followed, and, with broken
health. he failed to re-establish his for
tunes, but all who knew him in his be tier
days, are sure that had his health been
re-established he would have been again
as he was once, a very rich man.
Light lie the turf above his head" for
he worked not alone for himself and his.
but for all California
The herald., 1897-01-05
NEW SUITS FILED

The following complaints in new suits
were yesterday filed in the superior
court:
William F. Ashbridge VS.. James Rob-
erts and L. II. Mitchell-A suit to recover
$500 for a conveyance of property OBJ
tanned by fraud
John G. Mckinney VS.. the city of Los
Angeles-A suit to quiet title to property
at the southeast corner of Sixth and
Mesquit streets.
The application Of George Montgom-
cry, bishop of Monterey and Los Ange-
les. for leave to mortgage property-An
application for permission to mortgage
lots 20, % Of Kings subdivision of block
17ls of East Los Angeles :also lot OF
Griftin's thirty-acre reserve; also lot
is of G. w. Kings subdivision of block
171a, Griffin's addition to East Los An
geles. The first three lots now bear
mortgage of S11, ,0o0 which it is proposed
to renew under favorable conditions.
Josephine Marlatt. administrator of
the estate of Alvah Marlatt. deceased,
VS.. Louis B. aMrlatt-That a deed be de-
clared null and void and be Cancelled.
The estate Of Ada Lavina, William
Jaseph. Levy Ernest and Floyd Mccall
Purdy-The petition of William II. Pur-
dy for appointment of guardian. The
estate consists of $4,000 in New York
state.
Christian A. Dillar ct al VS.. Flora
Donathan-A suit to quiet title to lot
15. block %, in East Los Angeles.
The estate of Raymond r. Howard, de-
ceased-The petition of Mary T. Howard
for probate Of will. The estate is valued
at $147.40.
The herald., 1897-01-05
MANGLED BY THE WHEELS
Chase Codori Loses a Leg While At
tempting to Board Train

While attempting to board South
ern Pacific train at Naud's Junction yes
terday afternoon between 1890 and l
o'clock, Chase A. Codori, well-known
printer and proprietor Of a weekly paper
called the Phoenix, fell under the wheels,
which passed over his right leg above the
ankle, mangling it SO severely that am
putation was necessary.
Codori had been down to the Buffalo
Bottlng works on business and was
waiting to catch a car up town when
switch engine came along pulling string
If empty Pullman cars and day coaches
being taken from the San Fernando
street yards to the Arcade depot TO be
made up into a train. He attempted to
board the last coach, intending to ride
as far as Commercial street and from
thence walk to the office of his paper
Owing to the fact that he carried in his
hand a cane and several calendars,
Codori missed his hold when he at
tempted to grasp the car rail and Slip
ped, falling under the wheels which
passed over his right leg, crushing it
fiat, and also severely bruising and cut
ting the left heel. The accident was wit
messed by number of persons, who went
to the assistance of the injured man,
who by this time had risen to sitting
posture. He was carried to one side
The herald., 1897-01-05
A AMONSTROUS CASE
Judge Smith Chafes at Being Forced to
Accept Certain Testimony

Judge Smith was angry yesterday
and not altogether without cause. De-
partment one is not especially favored
by parties seeking divorce, but somehow
when it is they are of the rankest kind.
1t is matter of common knowledge,
here as elsewhere, that the divorce law
is more OF less of a farce that proof Is
made by consent, collusion and, If the
inside facts We're unknown, sometimes
by fraud But Judge Smith, apparently,
chafes when d case comes before him
which is enshrowded in suspicion. and
yet in which he is compelled under the
law to consider and pass upon.
Yesterday the case of Nita Bowser
against j. BoWser came up for trial. The
plaintiff, very pretty girl only Il years
old, went upon the witness stand and
told the most atrocious story of wrong
She said she had been married when she
was fourteen years old, in opposition to
the wishes of her mother Then she
went on to tell of the cruelty perpretated
upon her by her husband. Having con-
cluded her testimony, given with great
glibness of speech. the court opened upon
her a fire of words.
Such a state of things Judge Smith
pronounced to be monstrous brutal and
inhuman. He considered any mother
rylng at the age of IA ought to be sent
TO the penitentiary. And now" said he,
addressing the witness, you want a.
divorce. I'm inclined to think you are
getting just what you deserve"
Turning his attention to Attorney Hol-
comb, who represented the plaintiff, the
court continued: I'D have you know,
Mr.. Holcomb, these things don't go
down-theyre inhuman and unreason-
able, and l don believe a word of them"
well, If they are true" contended the
attorney, they ought to be considered
and no denial has been made, though the
papers have been served on the defend
ant"
You know just what this woman and
her witnesses have told you," retorted
Judge Smith.
However, the suspicion might rest in
the mind of the court that there was
something wrong somewhere, he had no
alternative but to hear the evidence.
The mother of the young wife testified,
and also the midwife who had attened
her during her last confinement
The defendant, as is ordinarily the
case, was in default, and so Mrs. Bowser
got her divorce on the unopposed evil
dence.
The herald., 1897-01-05
A SMART TRICK.
How a Real Estate Deal Brought q
Profit of About 400 Per Cent.

Probably the interchange of real es-
tate has given rise to more dissatisfac-
tion and more suits at law than all other
causes combined and so when William
F. Ashbridge comes into court and
charges James Roberts and L. H.
Mitchell with swindling him out of fine
ranch in San Diego county the matter
does not afford ground for much sur
prise. Such cases are too common.
At the same time if the facts set forth
by the plaintiff, Ashbridge, are correct,
then the defendants must have been
-- having a gall of extraordinary
dimensions. 1t is claimed that on Oc-
tober l, 1895, the plaintiff owned lots 66
and 81 at South Oceansde, which, with
the furniture fixtures and farm imple-
ments was worth $4,000. On that date
the defendants represented to Ashbridge
that Roberts owned fifty lots in the Flee
tric Railway Homestead Association
tract in Los Angeles, which was encum-
bere6 with mortgage of $500, and upon
these facts as basis they did conspire
together to defrau6 and cheat plaintiff
out of his property" 1t was represented
to him that the lots referred to were
good level lots, on a slight elevation,
and were worth from 5000 to $3.50 each.
and that lots in the same tract had been
selling at those figures.
The plaintiff inquired what the usual
ratio of lonas on property was in Los
Angeles, and received the reply that ad-
vances were usually made to half the
value of the property. To this Ash
bridge remarked that If $500 had been
loaned on the fifty lots In Los Angeles
then they must be worth $1,000. To this
defendants made no denial, and they
thereupon offered to trade the lots in
question for the plaintiffs ranch. the
latter to assume the $500 mortgage.
This arrangement was carried out and
Ashbridge made a conveyance. to Rob-
erts of the Oceanside property and re-
ceived title to the Los Angeles lots in
return.
But then the 'little Joker" was discov-
cred by Ashbridge when he found that
the fifty lots were not worth then and
never had been worth more than $500,
and that the mortgage of S350O which he
had assumed really covered much prop
erty besides the lots, of a value as great
as the amount of the mortgage.
In the face of these facts 1t is scarcely
10 be wondered at that Ashbridge has
filed a complaint with the purpose of re-
covering the sum of $500.
The herald., 1897-01-05
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

The following licenses were issusd
yesterday from the office of the county
clerk:
Henry Christian Roemer a native Of
Kentucky, aged 30 years. and Lizzie
Amelia Miller. al native of Iowa. aged 10
years, both residents of Downey.
Isaac Madill, a native of Massachu-
setts, aged Al years. and Sarah T. Bal
mer. a. native of Massachusetts, aged %
years, both residents of Florence
William f. Oliver a native of New
York, aged 81 years, and Alma B. Prince,
a native of California. aged 10 years,
both residents of Los Angeles.
Elbert H. Mcclure. a native of Illinois,
aged % years, a resident of Dallas, Tex,
and Carrie G. Johnstone, a native of III
inois, aged 10 years, a resident OF Los
Angeles.
Ray Lopez, native of California, aged
Is years, resident Of San Fernando,
and Aurelia Rivera, a native of Califor-
mia, aged II years, a resident Of New
hal
The herald., 1897-01-05
YOUNG LEHMAN FREE.
The Case Dismissed for Lack of Ju-
risdiction.


T. f. Lehman is young in years, but
old in experience of certain kind.
He has for months been in the courts
on allmony proceedings, but has shown
pertinacity in resisting the attacks
of Mrs Lehman upon his pocket book
worthy a better cause. Then he was ar
rested on the charge of adultery, in
having lived openly with one Kate Call.
When the case came up for examination
before Justice Young the question as
to whether the offense was a misde-
meanor or a felony came up, but was
permitted somehow to slide by. and
young Lehman was held to answer
Yesterday his case came up for trial
In department one, and at once the de-
fendart's counsel again raised the ques-
tion of jurisdiction. He pointed out that
the law fixed two kinds of adultery.
When a married man lived openly with
married woman, the act constituted
felony. but when one of the parties
was unmarried, the act was only a mis-
demeanor.
Deputy District Attorney McComas
said no allegation was made that Kate
Call was married woman. and conse-
quenty he thought the point we'll raised.
The court thereup6rT ordered that the
case be dismissed upon the ground that
the city justices have sole control of
misdemeanor cases, and the court lack
ed jurisdiction.
1t is rather odd that whenever special
counsel are permitted to assume the
prcroSatiVe of TIE district attorneys S
cihce something goes wrong, and the
county is put to needless expense
MeasIs. Barclay & Camp assisted in the
prosecution Of Lehman, and thus rein