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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-18

And out OF this number OF 2687
more than two thirds are probably
receiving directly or indirectly
Government pay. One thousand, it
is credited, are Citizens Guards
and about 500 in the uniformed
army, and then there is = number
of Government employees not bear
ing arms except perhaps as sharp
shooters or on the reserve list.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-18

We are to continue pursuing the
will-o'-the-wisp annexation, and in
the meantime affairs will become
more and more involved until So
luton of our problems will be we'll
nigh impossible without resorting
to means that honest, conservative
men dread.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-18

The temptation to secure the two
cents bounty on sugar, paid by the
United States on domestic sugars,
while the Mckinley tariff had strip.
ped our sugar Of all advantage un-
der the treaty of reciprocity, was too
strong to resist, hence the "rsvolu-
ton and social disorder" that has
rent our people in twain.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-18

Where formerly 1900 was the
total vote, tho oligarchy in the
fourth year OF its existence can only
6nd 26s7 males willing to register
their votes and aid the Governments
plans At the polls, and only BIG votes
ON the Island OF Oahu with the
capital city having an estimated
population of 25,O0O.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-18
LAUNDERING YET.

The wielder OF the pen that is
mightier than the sword of Major
General Soper now in the sanctum OF
the Advertiser, says; y y "That
the history OF the world is also the
history Of men betrayed into revolu-
tion and social disorder by their
failure to see the drift Of events"
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-18

This is true, but it is hard saying
for Mr.. Dole and his fellow revolu-
tionists Of January IL, 1893, to con-
slider, and all the harder to bear be.
cause Of the source from whence it
comes; but, then, faithful are the
wounds OF a friend"
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-18

The INDEPENDENT was doubly right
when it predicted less than 5000
registered voters for the Hawaiian
Islands and about 800 for Honolulu.
Nothing like being on the inside
OF truth.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-18

No doubt had Mr.. Dole and his
co.conspirstors of 1893 been able to
discern the events that have since
transpired they would have possess
ed their souls with patience. They
have failed to learn lesson from
the past and have no prophetic
vision.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-18

man lives, The poor innocents for
get that that man ia Mauoa ia
"Roman" Cooper. Present him
with a lot and Greek mansion in
Kalihi and you will have all the
water you can wish for.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-18

Now the community must boom
up the Men OF Warsmen's Minstrel
show on Saturday. It is pleasant to
see brethren living together in
harmony. The entertainment is for
an excellent object.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-18
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 1s, 1897.
POPULAR GOVERNMENT, EH

No wonder is it that the Govern
ment withheld to the latest hour
the publication OF the total vote re-
gistered on the Hawaiian Islands
for the next election.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-18

What a pretty little election it
will BET And how proud a man
will feel when he takes his seat as a
Representative elected by a paltry
handful of voters.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-18

The mistake was made in 1898,
this all thinking men admit, and in
stead OF trying to retrace the mis-
step we go blundering on.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-18

The taxpayers are awaiting an
explanation as to how much of their
money has been paid out for junket-
ing excursions. Those miscellaneous
items haye a suspicious look about
them.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-18
TOPICS Of The DAY.

The INDEPENDENT would much like
to anslyse the list OF the BIG voters
OF Oahu, and it will do so if ''it
takes all summer"
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-18

Now let us turn to our last census
and remember that the voting popu-
lation has probably been increased
to the extsnt'of at least 1000 males
since it was taken. We find there
that We have population of Ha-
waiian and "white" males number
ing "a, 200, this should give US under
tho ordinary rules Of suffrage at the
least $500 votes, and in this country
nearly double the number consider,
ing that the proportion OF males to
females is more than double. And
yet representing a population OF no.
600 souls the Government can find
only 26S7 registered voters. Well
may they bow and bag their heads
with shame when this news goes
forth to the United States as proof
Of how much the oligarchical Re-
public, sour best Government" ID
beloved by the people. Ono vote
accorded in proportion to more
than 30 population.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-18

Numerous residents at Kalihi are
complaining over the scarcity OF
water furnished them. They claim
that the Water Works Bureau is
very regular in ollecting water rates
and very irregular in furnishing
water. The hours set aside for irri-
CATION are strictly observed but the
fact is that during those hours the
pipes are as dry as Star editorial
and that during the hours when
irrigation is permitted the water
appears in pipes. The prominent
Kalihi resident innocently remarked
that he thought that the well po-
pulated district OF Kalihi was better
entitled to an eight-inch pipe sys.
tenn than, say Manoa, whore only one
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-18

The Governments hope that we
shall be annexed before the next
Legislature meets is very forlorn
one. They will have many very
serious questions to answer in Parlia-
ment before the Stars and Stripes
fly over us.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-18

But let them imbibe a little
"Dutoh courage and then dare to
osll a plebescite to be voted by those
entitled to register in 1887 and since,
including their own Especial Ser
vice" men and what would be the
result; vote of at least 5000, with
1000 for annexation and $4,000
against it. They dare not do it. As
they ascsnded their "thrones" by
rebellion and treachery so must they
eonsummate their political ruin at
all hazards, irrespective of the pso-
ple's will, and leave to the United
States the legacy Of controlling
these islands by the iron hand Of
an armed dospotism. A minority
cannot always govern except by
force and that also is q dangerous
thing in the long run.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-18
At "Brito Hail." Konia Street.
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TRB INDEPENDENT
EVERY AFTERNOON.

Except Sunday
Middletown transcript., 1897-12-18
MIDDLETowN, DEL. DEG. Is, 1897
The SUM- Of wilmington deserves


The SUM- Of Wilmington deserves
credit for its investigations and publi-
cations in the Boggs Bank defalcation.
Its contemporaries pooh-pooded the idea
that others and men Of high political
position were involved In the matter.
They are whistling very different tune
now. The claim ismade it is an Addicks
scheme. If so, it is apparently good
one and the TRANSCRIPT seldom
thinks this way on the Addicks lines.
The 'sSun'' says seven men are con-
cerned, and the names Of several of
them are in everybody's mouth. It
claims that Boggs will very shortly re-
turn and intimates the seven will be
glad to take his place in exile if they
are permitted so to do. Let the tSun"
shine that no guilty man may escape.
Middletown transcript., 1897-12-18
Twentv-One Years


This week We came across copy of
Every Evening of March is, 1876 The
paper has been enlarged making this
issue appear quite small when compared
with the paper now though it is two-thirds
the size. II contains The following editor
ial note which is Of local interest, Mr.. Cox
having been the constant superintendent
of the school and he is ''still in the har-
ness"
Our Sunday School is the name OF neat
little eight page-paper just issued at Mid
dletown by Mr.. A. G. Cox. Superintendent
of the Sunday school Of Bethesda M. E.
Church, Of that place. 1t opens with re-
view of the history of the Church. and
gives fully the statistics. &C., of the Sunday
school for the past year. It is a decidedly
handsome little sheet and must be highly
valued BY those connected with the Church
and school, presenting to them, as it does.
in convenient form for preservation, the
record.of the years work. 1t was printed
at the office of the Middletown TRANscR1pr
and its typography reflects credit on the
establishment"
Middletown transcript., 1897-12-18
Tribute to Miss Mary Hodson Budd
Teacher in the Middle
town Schools,

For the first time in the history of the
"Middletown Schools. /" one Of our Teachers
has fallen by the hand of death.
On the evening Of Thursday, November
25th.. 1897. Mary Hodson Budd, was sud-
denly called to lay aside the mortal and
put on mortality, and has already received
from the lips of the Divine Master, the
commendation Of awell done"
Miss Budd was education in the middle
town Schools" and on August 9th 1889
was elected one ofthe Board Of Teachers,
which position she filed up to the time Of
her death, with entire satisfaction to the
aBoard Of Education. "as well as to oil con-
earned.
In the death of Miss Budd, we feel that
the '.Middletown Schools" have sustained
great loss, and we desire to express not
only our high appreciation of her as q
faithful teacher, but Of her beautiful and
consistent Christian life and character, as
sxemplifed in the home, in society. and in
the church.
To the family Of the deceased we extend
our heart felt sympathies, commencing
them to the loving care of him who is sl-
ways, "a present help in time Of trouble"
And 1t is hereby ordered, that copy Of
this tribute be sent to the family ofthe de-
ceased. The same published in the TRAN
scHIPr and NeW Era and also recorded on
The Journal Of this Board.
Gro. D. KELLEY,
JNo. w. JoLL,
---S- ALFRED g. Cox,
Committee.
Middletown. Del. Dec 18th, 1897.
Middletown transcript., 1897-12-18
tribute.

Ellsworth Chesser. only SON of Capt. and
Mrs. George P. Chesser, died of APPENDICITIS
at Winchester, Queen Annes county. Nd,
Dec, -, after an illness ofonly FIVE days.
Ellsworth though but six years old was
large for bis age and very bright boy.
He was devoted to Sunday-SchooI and the
idol Of bis home. Mrs. Linwood Thomas was
his Sunday school teacher. Rev. Mr.. Fooks
spoke very :enderly of Elsworth's good
qualities ct his funeral; the interment TAX
ing place At Murray,s N. P. Church. he
was nephew Of Mrs. Geo. ". Peterson of
this town. "a FRrrxp.
Middletown transcript., 1897-12-18

Thousands suffer from Catarrh or cold
in head and have never tried the popular
remedy. There is no longer any excuse, as
10 cent trial size Of Ely's Cream Balm
can be had Of your druggist or we mail it
for 10 cents. Fnlrsize 50 cents.
A friend advised me to try Ely's Cream
Balm and after using it six weeks l believe
myself cured of catarrh. It is most val
uable remedy. Joseph Stewart. ga Grand
Avenue, Brooklyn. N. Y.
Middletown transcript., 1897-12-18

It often happens that men are remember
ed, their names cherished and honored, by
what they themselves consider their poorest
efforts; often Il is that the lesser lights burn
longest on the altar of fame. So it is with
DR.. ClementC. Moore, as he is shown to US
by Clarence Cook in 1.-THE Author of A
Visit from st. Nicholas" in the current
number of Century. Speaking of poets Mr..
Cook says They take much pains to please
their peers among the learned and the cult
vated, who scarce allow them half an
eye;" while some flower chance dropped
from their hands is picked up by child in
passing. and their surprise. v they
find that out of the mouths of babes and
suckIings their praise has BEEN ordained.
1t is in the lines beginning
oTwas the night before Christmas,
When all through the houae," &c.
that DR.. Moore lives in the thoughts and
hearts of the children, and not in those
verses which be thought would make his
name immortal these have long since been
lost in the brush-heap of neglect. The cir
cnmstances of his writing these verses to
which we have referred was for his
own children and not with the view of
publication. They were sent by a lady who
was visiting his home, without his know
ledge, to the Troy Sentinel in December,
1928, q year after they were composed.
Besides these lines. "a gift to our Chill
dren, there is another gift for which his
name will always be honored and revered
and that is"to the world of scholars"in the
donation in 1873 Of an entire block on the
Hudson River for the foundation of the
General Theological Seminary Of the Epis-
copal Church.
Middletown transcript., 1897-12-18

LAST week the Holiday advertising
shut out column and half Of read
ing matter. This week our Language
Lessons and other desirable reading
gives place to business demands.
There will be ample space after Christ
mas.
Middletown transcript., 1897-12-18
J:C. PARKER.

at the Diamond State Harness Store
most acceptable presents may be found for
father, husband or brother. Perhaps tn ey
are not sentimental enough for lover but
next year you may get his purchase there
the relations having been changed by the
aid of the parson.
Middletown transcript., 1897-12-18
". !. WILSON.

Since there are no x rs among Mid
dletown's business men the W's must close
the list. The cream rises to the top but in
the plum pudding the richest parts seek
the bottom. Mr.. Wilson is willing to share
the plum pudding of Christmas trade by
giving you rock-bottom prices on furniture
and house furnishings. Try him and be
convinced.
Middletown transcript., 1897-12-18
CHRISTMAS CENTURY.

Christmas number of Century contains a
bright picture of "Merry Christmas in the
Tenements" by Jacob A. Refs.
MI. .Reis is fully competent to treat Of this
subject, being well known and widely read
on the life of the crowded districts ofNew
York.
In his Christmas study he brings out one
fact that cannot too often be insisted upon:
l. e. the distribution of Christmas gifts by
the rich to their less fortunate fellow Great
ures, and the holiday feasts prepared by in
dividual and associated charities.
The poor are the greatest givers at Christ
mas and all other times;the very poorest are
generous with their little store, and give
not only of their worldly goods, but Of
their labor and helpful sympathy.
1t is in these lower walks of life that he
depiects the love of the beautiful in nature
here you will see some little plant strug-
Cling to live, creaping up to the light which
at best is all two shaded for its growth, and
as you wander through the, crowded streets
scarcely a store but has some decoration, it
may be only sprig of holly, yet the spirit
of the day is abroad.
No one should discourage the efforts to
bring light and happiness into these homes
but shonId do all in the power to rid our
great cities of these homes of filth and vice
which are to be found among these crowd
ed districts.
Mr.. Refs gives one very touching Incl
dent of his tofr among these people. The
good Blind Jennie is endeavoring to do for
those more fortunate in the gift of not hay
ing their vision impaired, but less fortunate
in not having the inner light which clothes
her, and which she lets shine in these dark
corners. He also tells of the endeaYor that
is being made to improve their condition
and make better citizens of them.
In city like New York the variety of
races and the difference Of language is great
barrier to the development of education
among these masses; this is only one of the
obstacles that must be overcome in the
building up Of purer and nobler civic
life.
Middletown transcript., 1897-12-18
John Wananaker.
New York Clothing House.
WE GIVE STAR
TRADING STAMPS.

THIS has been a great week
in every part Of the store,
busy as nailors in that Over
coat room of ours. We're
selling OVercoats to men who
never came to our store be-.
fore-these men will be our
customers for everything they
need in the Clothing line.
Here's three items for
that Overcoat Room:
Blue, black and gray Over
coats. all wool, velvet collars.
seams piped, look well, fit we'll
and wear well, $5.
Fine Kersey Overcoats, mrde
with French faeings, the equal
Of most SO Overcoats; we sell
them for $8.
Silk lined Overcoats. fancy
worsted lined Overcoats, clay
diagonal Overcoats, brown
Melton Overcoats and others,
$40.
Lots of highest grade of
Suits and Oyercoats up to $40.
And Clothing for little men:
We have made a hit with
those nobby Chinchilla and
Astrakhan Refers for boys,
50, $3.50, So, $3.50, $4 and IS.
We give Star Trading
Stamps. Ask for them.
Store open evenings until
Christmas.
Strictly one price and if dis
satisfied with your purchase,
we will return your money.
Middletown transcript., 1897-12-18

Handkerchiefs Th0sg This seSenty. sents!
four thousand four hundred hand
kerchiefs just reached US from lre-
land! And they were needed. Such
handkerchief selling is melting big
piles rapidly.
France has sent big Iots-and
Switzerland.
Mems fine hemstitched French handker-
chiefs-some plain centers and colored
borders, others with plaid and striped
centers and borders, 81 and 81. 10 each.
Quieter sort = hemstitched, fine, pure
white-$1. rs doz., though now worth
$3.50
Or these-fine white hemstitched hand
kerchiefs-six in box-S1.5o.
SILK MUFFLERS-
Count the styles, if you've time
hundreds of them. To count
and sort would give you such a pic
ture of them as we've no space to
print.
50c-Mostly all bIack-some eolors.
75c-White and bIaek-fifty patterns in
the weaving.
S1-Gay coIors and quiet, and many white
mufiers from Japan
S1.50-Finer. That's all
Middletown transcript., 1897-12-18
]. z. McWHoRTER 8 SON.

Such will be the firm name after New
Years and the purpose orthe new firm is to
meritand to do much larger business than
ever before. Practical Christmas presents
are to be found there
Middletown transcript., 1897-12-18
How Big is Kriss Kingle?

in the Main Aisle. He is % feet
from crown to soles. 1t took $50
pounds Of clay to model the head
alone; 1917 pounds of hair for wig
and beard; 43 yards Of felt and
eiderdown for coat and 48 quilts to
line it. Three men tugged at the
coat to fetch it from the tailor. His
gloves are made from Z yards of
black goods and his boots from 155z
yards of black oiIcloth. They are
lined and stiffened with 10 yards of
2-yard-wide felt. 1t required 18
feet of lumber to make the buttons
for his clothes and 728 feet of Ium-
Der was used in forming his skeIe-
Middletown transcript., 1897-12-18
MRS. a. N. MCKEE.

In the budding spring time. in the grow
summer, in the harvest season Mrs. Mckee
has spoken through TRANSCRIPT locals and
at this Holiday season the TRAEscR1Pr
would endorse most heartily allthe promises
she has made as to quality and price of her
goods.
Middletown transcript., 1897-12-18
THE TRANSCRIPT.

Last, since it is polite thus to mention
self, come the claims Of the TRANscRIPr. Is
there anything nicer. of the kind, for
Christmas present to distant friend than
years subscription to the TRANSCRIPT? The
question is left for your consideration.
Middletown transcript., 1897-12-18
n n sarrrpryrIn

The man who attends strictly TO his own
affairs usually knows what will please his
customers. Mr.. Satterfield has customers
who would think the Christmas dinner not
up to standard if not purchased in chief
at his store.
Middletown transcript., 1897-12-18
GEO. G. ROWE.

Not only has Mr.. Rowe the handsomest
pictures and picture frames ever kept in
town but this year he has ornaments for
Christmas trees. &c.
Middletown transcript., 1897-12-18
MRS. GEO. ". PErERsoN.

Has as speciality her ready-made cloth
ing for ladies. 1t is easy to find suits ready
made for men but for ladies wear it is of
ten difficult to do so. Mrs. Peterson has
them.
Middletown transcript., 1897-12-18

Towel A HALF DOZEN towels
owS in neat box good
DoAed idea, isn'tit9 Fine to
have such handsome towels to box
at such little prices. These hints
Box OF SIX FOR 81. .o8-
Full bleached German Damask towels;
with hemstitched ends and pretty
broehe borders of red and blue; size
2Ox40 inches each one fairly worth a
quarter.
Box OF SIX FOR ST. So
Fine all white German Huck towels,
ready hemmed. and with pretty dam
ask borders; size 22x42 inches.
BOX OF SIX FOR 81. So
Fine. b!eached German Damask towels,
with knotted fringe, and pretty eoIored
borders in red, pink, blue and gold;
size 22x42 inches.
Box OF SIX FOR 50. To-
Fine Damask towels, with knotted fringe,
and bordered- some all white, others
with light blue, pink, yellow or red bor-
ders; size 22x50 inches.
John Wanamaker.
Middletown transcript., 1897-12-18
n M MArrurws

1t is not always the big store nor the
large quantity that give quality. Often you
find the best at the small store. Mr.. Mat
thews expects to merit your trade by giving
first-class goods all the time.
Middletown transcript., 1897-12-18

Men,s TWO stores for them
GIo.,a. needed, to hold the gloves
uiOVeo and the hundreds who
depend on this store for their sup
plying.
Chiefest kidskin gloves are these
made to our order in Grenoble-
"Royale," tan, red tan, brown, white,
black. S.
university" tan, red tan, brown, black.
S1.5O.
"Exton," pearl, white, black. s1.5o.
But they are more or less dressy.
For warmth
Thousands of pairs-gloves for
men who drive and ride bicycle or
horse. $25 for the finest fur gloves.
25c for the cheapest warm glove
we have.
Middletown transcript., 1897-12-18
Middletown, Del. Dec. 18th, 1897.

Nervous people find relief by enriching
their blood with Hoods Sarsaparilia.
which i the one true blood purifier and
nerve tonic.
Middletown transcript., 1897-12-18
YIN. B. Sharp { %.
FOURTH and MARKET SIS.
Wilmington, Del.
Our store 1OiW be open
evenings until Christ
mas.

Our Upholstering Depart
ment presents many beautiful
things very adaptable to holi-
day thoughts.
Middletown transcript., 1897-12-18

WOmen's IT'S not only a
and Girls satisfaction TO
MackintOshes simdyS snpd nave e7,sa a.
protection for the dress when a
trip must be made in the rain; it's
safeguard for health as well. Then
the new Mackintoshes have a dress
mess about them that is pleasing
light in weight; velvet collars and
double capes on many of them
For woman or girl, Christmas
gift that will be helpful, as well as
pleasing, for years, perhaps.
These price hints
Women's Zenda Mackintoshes, cashmere
face; fieat eheek backs; deable aaettsasee.hE.-
able capes, with inlaid velvet collar; in
black and navy. 81 Girls size, S375,
in blue only.
Women's Mackintoshes, cashmere face;
fancy plaid back; new style double
breasted single detachable cape; in
laid velvet collar; in blue and black.
$6.75.
Women's Maekintoshes, with cashmere
face, fancy backs; double detachable
eapes; inlaid velvet collar; in blue and
black. S6.75. Same style as above,
with fine serge face, SO.
Girls Mackintoshes in navy blue CASH
mere face; fancy plaid back; single
cape, with hood; both detachable; in
laid velvet collar S.
Middletown transcript., 1897-12-18

FoR sALE-A well-bred young horse
cheap. J.C. PARKrR.
Middletown transcript., 1897-12-18
VIM. woon.

There are many little things necessary to
comfort and convenience to be found only
at Mr.. Woods. If you are puzzled abou t
your purchase let the Major. "as his friends
address him settle the question for you.