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plans and making necessary arrange
ments towards erecting new chapel.
After the report Of the committee was
made and accepted at the last annual
meeting of the parish in April, the con-
tinuation of the same delegated power
was again unanimously conferred by the
parish to the same committee of 10.
Thus equipped, the committee have en-
deavored to protect the interests of the
parish and carry out the wishes of the
signers to the fund for the building of
the chapel, as expressed by their vote, to
the end that all concerned might have
the largest benefit and the most general
contentment in the erection and compile
tion of new chapel.
We have recognized the right that ma
jorities should rule, for by such proceed
ure the greatest harmony is always Sc
cured. In arriving at the final result of To-
eating the chapel and commencing work,
we have the hearty endorsement of a ma
jority of the committee representing the
parish. We have respected and carried
out the wishes of the subscribers who
represent over eight-tenths of all the
money subscribed.
The history of the effort to raise money
for new chapel and the location of the
same has been attended with more than
usual difficulties and embarrassments.
But the obstacles with which the enter
prise has been confronted are now SUBJ
stantially removed, and the hearty re-
sponse to the calls of the treasurer for the
payments of assessments Is evidence that
the committee and their friends must
have good faith and firm conviction
that the chapel will be built without In
curing any debt beyond that which the
subscribers are able to pay
The committee have exercised the larg-
est liberty in arriving at the will of the
parish and the subscribers in regard to
allowed their individual Judgment and
preferences to interfere with the opinions
of others.
Having learned the will of tte people,
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-26
JAPAN STANDS ALONE
Only Power Which Dares Protest
Against America.
so BOASTS A MINISTER OF LITTLE
ASIATIC KINGDOM.

Thinks 1t Shows a Great Advance IN
DipIomacy-Foreign Minister Okuma
Also Declares Japan Must stand
Resolutely by Its Protest Regarding
Hawaii.
San Francisco, July 25.-The steam
shipEChina has arrived from Hong Kong
and Yokohama, bringing Japanese ad
vices to July z. The papers
contain more fully an interview WITH
Count Q Okuma, the Japanese minister
of foreign affairs, brief synopsis OF
which was autographed from Vancouver
"a few days ago.
In the interview which was publinned
in the Yomikiri, Count Okuna Is quot
ed as saying relative to the proposed an.
nexation Of Hawaii by the United States: !:
Japan must opposeIto the utmost. EIhe
annexation must not be recognized. Eng
land has repeatedly attempted to make
Egypt dedendent, but France being posi-
lively opposed to that arrangement Eng
land is obliged to abide by the statu
quo. just in the same way Japan must
oppose the annexation to the utmost ana
must stand by this.decision resolutely.
"Japan has communicated to England,
Germany and France the reasons for
her protest against annexation. They may
send their answers before long. After all
no excitement should be raised against
this affair.""
Mr.. Oshi, prime minister of agriculture
and commerce, who is regarded as one
of the lieutenants of Count Okuma, ac-
cording to the Japanese is said to have
spoken of the annexation in the following
manner:
"We have now made vigorous protests
against the United States with view to
maintaining the peace of the Pacific.
This is a great advance in Japan as diplo-
macy Just see how many countries
there are in the world which dare to prof
er such protest against America. Even
the so-called powers of Europe concede
step to the United States."'
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ed with this ceremony were extremely in
teresting. At o'clock in the afternoon
the old and historic church of Gorham
which has sheltered the Congregational
lists of the First Parish for over four gen.
erations, was well filled by people who
have all done their share towards making
the new chapel possibility. The chill
dren of the Sunday school were there
grouped in the front pews of the edifice
while many prominent peoplefrom neigh
boring towns had assembled to listen to
the addresses and witness the ceremo-
MES. After the invocation by the Rev.
Mr.. Cobb and responsive reading of the
Scriptures, conducted by the pastor, ex-
GOV. Frederick Robie was introduced
and in behalf of the building committee
of 10, made the following report. In in
PRODUCTION Gov. Robie said:
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Church and
First Parish of Gorham:
1t becomes my pleasant privilege and
and under his direction to obey the re-
quest of the committee of fifteen, ap-
pointed by the First Parish of our town,
to sunerintend the construction of the
new chapel, and present report of our
doings, as part Of the history Of the
chapel endeavor.
This statement of facts represents an
important part Of the authentic record
of the inception and progress of the chapel,
and will be deposited under the corner
stone of the new parish building.
I congratulate this large assemblage of
the citizens of Gorham and vicinity for
what has been accomplished. cordially
welcome you all here today. We gather
on this consecrated spot of ancestral and
thrilling incidents, beneath the very roof
and inside the walls which sheltered our
fathers and mothers of century ago.
We mingle with tender recollections ana
early affections of olden times with an
inspiration which knows no bounds. AS
descendants and representatives of noble
ancestry, who have worsh1pped here. we
make new departure in the line OF pro-
stone of the chapel, and shall build the
same as fit companion of this old and
much beloved meeting house. The pict-
ure before us, to which call your atten-
ton demonstrates the aptness and beauty
of these twin representations OF true
christianity and modern civilization.
This ancient church, the academy, thI
normal school, and the old and new
chapel are neighbors, and stand together
| in significant group as our proudest
heritage. They are one and inseparable,
and worthy of the affectionate veneration
and constant care of every citizen OF our
| town.
May Providence be kind and forever
protect these essential elements of the
prosperity of our town, state and nation.
now read the report of the committee
| The members of this church and parish
have long felt the need of chapel which
would afford ample accommodations fo1
Sunday school, socials and evening
meetings
AS is usual in the history OF this
church, and in all churches, the ladies
took the initiative, and some seven years
ago began to raise money for chapel
| fund.
Five years ago when the pastor was
called to Waterville, an effort was made
to secure subscriptions for the building
Of a chapel, and this was used, with othel
influences, to persuade him to Withdraw
his resignation. From that time to th,
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present, the Ladies' Circle has applied
its earnings exclusively to this object.
At the annual April meeting of the Par
ish in 1896, committee of l5 was duly
appointed and intrusted with the follow
ing power, as appears by recorded vote {:
Voted, "That the committee of Is be au-
thorized to confer with the subscribers
to the chapel fund, and in concurrence
with them have full power to act for the
parish in fixing location, making plans
and other necessary arrangements to-
wards the erection of new chapel"
The work of securing subscriptions was
begun April IL, 1896. The caption of the
subscription paper read as follows: "In
view Of raising ten Thousand dollars to
build and furnish a new chapel for the
Congregational society of the First Par
lsh OF Gorham, we, the undersigned,
agree to pay the sum affixed to our names
as subscription for this purpose. 4"
Dated April 12, 1896.
There were few, if any, who believed
that $4,000 could be raised, and many
thought this condition meant certain fail
ure, yet it was deemed wise to be frank
with the subscribers and face the largest
end of the undertaking at the beginning,
even If we should suffer defeat.
Rev. George W. Reynolds, the pastor of
this church and parish, was the foremost
individual in urging upon his charge
the necessity and Importance of a new
chapel. He has, from the start to the fin
ish, been indefatigable and persistent in
the work, and there has been and is an
unanimous voice that but for his efforts
and generosity the necessary sum of $l0,-
600 to complete the chapel would never
have been raised
While great credit is due to the effort
and interest of our Pastor, too much
praise cannot be kextended to our own
noble women, who have accomplished 80
much by their handiwork, their influence
and their prayers toward the substantial
furtherance of this great Christian en-.
deavor which is represented on their part
by a subscription of $4,000. towards
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-26
cretans Refuse to Lay Down Arms.

Canea, Island of Crete, July 25.-Djevad
Pasha the special Turkish commissioner
sent from Constantinople to mediate be-
tween the Mussulmen and the admirals of
the international fleet in favor of auton-
omy for Crete, visited the admirals un-
officially today and they returned his
visit. The Christian inhabitants sent
delegates to Admiral Canevaro, COM
manding the combined foreign fleets
notifying him that they will decline to
entertain proposals Tor autonomy SO long
as Djevad Pasha or thell Turkish troops
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-26
Weather Observation.

The agricultural department weather
bureau for yesterday, July 25, taken
at 8 p. M, meridian time, the observa-
ton for each section being given in this
order: Temperature, direction of wind,
state of weather:
Boston, GA, E, cloudy; New York, IS,
N, cloudy; Philadelphia, IS, NE, cloudy
Washington, rs, NV, clear: Albany,
70. NV. cloudy; Buffalo, Y W.. cleal
Detroit. rs, NE, p.cloud: Chicago.
Y, N, cloudy; st. Paul, Y
Sc, p.cloudy; Huron, Oak. 80, N, cleal
Bismarck. 72 E, cloudy; Jack
sonville, Sc; SW, cloudy.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-26
Threaten TO Make Kindling Wood of the
Sticks.

Port Townsend, Wash, July 25.-From
miner who came down from Alaska on
the Portland, it is learned that 200 In
dians of the Stick tribe were contempat-
ing coming to the coast at the head of
Dyea inlet for the purpose of packing
freight across the divide and rafting t
across the lakes and down the YuAon
river to the mining fields.
If the intention is carried out, Alaska
will have full fedged Indian war as
the Chilkat tribe has always warned the
Sticks and other interior tribes not to
come to the coast to engage in any in
dustries. The work of packing fr sight
over the divide has long been monopo-
lized by the Chilkats.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-26
AHnle in the Tariff Bill.

San Francisco, July 25.-The customs
officials here have discovered blunder
in tho new tariff bill which may be
troublesome to importers.
Section 26l of the schedules provides
that duty on apples, currents, etc., shall
be 25 cents per bushel, but section 1853
provides that the duty on number of
fruits, including currents and other,
shall be cents per pound.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-26

remain in the island. Admiral Canevaro
replied that they must be prepared to
accept small Turkish garrison. This
only ELECTED storm of angry protests
ana refusal to lay kown their arms un-
I'll the Turkish troops left the island.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-26
Of New Congregational Chapel in
GOrham.
INTERESTING EXERCISES CON.
NECTED WITH THE CEREMONY.
Committee of Fifteen, Gives the
History of the Movement for the New
Chapel - Addresses by Prominent
Clergymen-SomethingA ut the Pro-
posed Building.

July 25th will long be remembered in
the pleasant little town of Gorham. 1t
is date that the children who were pres
ent at the ceremonies attending the lay
ing of the corner stone of the new chapel
of the Congregational church Of the First
Parish Of Gorham, yesterday afternoon,
and will often speak of in the years
to come when their children go to the
new chapel of Sunday evening to attend
Divine service or on week night when
they gather there to enjoy some social as
semblage
|. Yesterday the corner stone of this new
chapel was laid and the exercises connect
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-26
Local Weather Report.

Local Weather Report.
Portland, Me-, July 25. The local
weather bureau Office records as to the
weather are as follows:
a. m.-Barometer. 29.731; therme :
meter, 66; dew point, 90, humidity, 81;
wind, E velocity, Z; weather. cloudy.
p. m.-Barometer. 29.97l; thermonl-
eter. "a: dew point, Sc. humidity, II.
wind, NE; velocity, 12: weather, cloudy.
Mean daily Thermometer, e6 max J.
mum thermometer, Il; minimum ther-
mometer. 50; maximum velocity o.
wind, 16 NE; total precipitation, Trace
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-26
Now Ready
.SCRIBNERS
MAGAZINE
Fiction Number


RUDYARD KIPLING'S short
story. ".oo7," describes the hazing
of a brand-new American Pas
senger Engine by the older
engines in a New York round
house, and his peculiar sensations
on his first run. The engines
talk very much like the animals
in the Jungle books. The draw
ings by Sonntag and Clark carry
out the spirit of the story.
Other contributors to this number are:
FRANK STOCKTON,
KENNETH GRAHAME,
BLANCHE WILLIS HOWARD,
MOLLY ELLIOT SEAwELL,
MARGUERITE MERRINGToN.
w. u. HoWELLs, and others.
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fHE WEAT HER.

Washington, July
25. = For N g W
England: Fair, pro-
ceeded by showers
on the coast, nortL-
east to east winds.
Boston, July 25.-
Forecast for Boston
and vicinity for
Monday: L O c al
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BILL" But none of these received con-
sideration in the House.
A number of minor bills and joint
resolutions became laws.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-26

showers, followed by fair weather; vari-
able winds.
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Continued on Third Page.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-13
Circular Letter.

The following circular letter to
school agents, teachers and others,
is now being sent out from the De-
partment of Public Instruction:
School Agents, Teachers and
Others having occasion to carry on
correspondence with this Depart
mont, are particularly requested to
observe the following rules:
Q) School reports, school stats
tics Of all kinds, and all communi-
cations relating to the discipline
and internal administration of
schools are to be addressed to the
Inspector General of Schools, or his
Deputy.
(2) Letters containing pay rolls,
bills, vouchers, remittances or re-
ceipts, and letters generally, relat-
ing to money or accounts, are to be
addressed to the undersigned. Sec
rotary.
(3) Matters requiring the atten-
ton of the Inspector, or the Secre-
tary, respectively, as the case may
be, in accordance with the rules
above set forth, should not be dealt
with in the same letter, but be made
the subject of separate communica-
tions.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-13
A REMARKABLE SHOT.

The wonderful performances of DR..
Carver have given him worldwide
reputation as marksman. His shot
always seems to strike the right spot.
In this respect he resembles one of
Seattle's best known products. Rainier
beer always strikes the right spot. 1t
is a sparkling, healthful beverage, par
ticularly beneficial to persons requir-
ing mild tonic, for which it is highly
endorsed by many physicians. Rainier
beer is found on the sideboards of the
leading people throughout the city.
Criterion saloon. Phone 1888.
Honolulu, II. l., July 1, 1897.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-13
q Kamaaina Dead.

George Nakapuahi, one of the
best known Hawaiisns in Hilo, died
this morning in this city. The cause
of the death was blood poisoning.
The deceased several months ago
cut his hand while curing some corn
beef. Inflammation set in and an
amputation of the hand was per-
formed, the last operation removing
the limb from the socket of the
shoulder proving fatal
The deceased was about 80 years
old and was half brother to Henry
West OF Hilo. He leaves wife and
a family of four children to mourn
his loss. The body will be embalm-
ed by E, A. Williams, and sent to
Hilo by the next trip of the Kinau.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-13
Kaumakapili Concert

Rev. E. S. Timoteo scored another
great and very pleasing success with
the Hawaiian Sunday School con-
certs at Kaumakapili Church last
evening,
The basement room, which had
been charmingly and tastefully de-
corated with wreathes and festoons
Of sweet smelling evergreens and
palms, was filed to it's uttermost
capacity, while there was quite an
overflow of we'll pleased auditors
outside.
The performers and audience we're
almost entirely Hswaiians, as was
the character and rendering OF the
musical exercises making the even
ing's entertainment extremely inter-
esting to the few strangers present,
while the natives highly appreciated
with we'll deserved applause the we'll
and skilfully rendered numbers.
The main idea Of these concerts is
to introduce to the public notice
and encourage tho love of music, so
natural to the Hawaiian, of the Sun
day School pupils and their teachers,
and this has been excellently done
at the two concerts so far given.
1t is a pleasure to notice tho ex-
cellept manner in which their selec-
tions we're rendered by the two
classes from Pauoa, from Kapalama
and the Central Honolulu Charity
Army; but they were not much
superior to those given by several
others.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-13
Accountable Cruelty,

This morning Portuguese
brought to the Police Station COW
belonging to him which had been
most cruelty treated by some mali
cious scouudral.
A deep wound had bsen inflicted
on the hindquarters of the poor
animal which nearly severed the
spine and broke the hip, The wound
was undoubtedly caused by an axe,
q cane knife or some other sharp
instrument.
A calf about six weeks old was
with the injured COW, which proba-
bly, will have to be killed, and is now
in the hands of the veterinary. A
Portuguese living near to the prem
ises OF the owner of the COW was
arrested and charged with malicious
injury. Mr., j. M. Vivas appeared
for the prosecution and Mr.. De Bolt
for the defense. Judge Wilcox after
listening to the evidence discharged
the man,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-13
Ex-Officers Convicted.

The case against Gillies, Hewett,
Conley, and Jim Kona, recently
mounted police officers, who were
charged with brutally assaulting
certain natives, was heard in the
District Court this morning. No
evidence whatever was produced
against Gillies and Kona who were
discharged, Hewett and Conley
were found guilty, and Judge Will
COX sentenced them to three months
imprisonment at hard labor. The
members of the force and others
having business with the depart
ment were pleased that Gillis and
Jim Kona, who both are very popu-
lar, were proven not guilty Of par
ticipating in the brutal aud unwar-
ranted assault. Attorney Humph-
reys noted an appeal to the Circuit
Court, in the cases of Hewett and
Conley.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-13
Educational Matters.

President Cooper presided over
Yesterdays meeting Of the Commits.
sioners Of education. The following
appointments by the Teachers Com
mittees we're approved:
Miss Frank Eaton, assistant in the
Hilo Select School.
Sam r. Dowdel, Makawao School.
II. X. Dana to Waialua School
Miss Grace Sharp to Lihue.
Miss Helen Kelsey, principal at
Kekaha.
Miss Abbie Guerney, assistant in
Kekaha.
Miss st. Clair Nicholson, assistant
in Hanapepe.
j. McCloskey to be principal in
the Olaa School.
Miss Julia Perry to Fort Street
School.
James Poai to Honokohau School.
Eugene Capellas to Kealahau,
Maui.
M. Soares, assistant in Koloa
School.
Miss Trinidad Marcos to the Puma
luu School.
Miss l., Cameron to Olowalu
H. S. Townsend presented a
scheme for courses in higher peda-
gogy. The endorsement OF the
Board was wanted. There would
be no expense to the department.
1t was then voted that the scheme
be undertaken by The department
and probably, if it proves success,
the department will adopt it as a
special branch.
Referring to trouble between GER
tain two teachers in the city, Mr..
Bowen said that he had received q
call from one of the men, who re-
commended leniency in the case of
the other when action was taken.
He wished it to be understood that
this was meant in no spirit Of i'm
pertinence to the Board, but simply
as word by the wayside.
President Cooper said that he
was ready to speak his mind as a
member Of the committee, to whom
had been referred the examination
into the cases of two teachers,
against whom charges had been
made. The other two members of
the committee were not ready to re-
port, so the matter was held over
uutil the next session.
At4:l5 p. IN. the Board adjourn
ed, subject to the call of the chair.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-13
j. 7. Waterh0use.

There are three brands of
Jams and Jellies known to be
absolutely pure. Crosse &
Blackwells, Morton's and
Code, Elicit & Co. During
the pure food crusade in Cali
fornia the goods of the latter
passed every inspection and
now come out of the factory
specially stamped pure
Food" We have a complete
stock of these goods and offer
them to the public at very low
prices.
Our grocery department is
full to the brim with reliable
goods and our prices are low
enough as to draw comment
from other dealers. We buy
for cash in quantities to suit
the demand and consequently
they are always fresh.
We handle the celebrated
Albert homeless sardines and
the Palace brand of sliced
bacon, two articles for the
table that are uneXcelled.
We carry a full line Of table
delicacies, English and Amer
lean and promptly fill orders.
Prompt delivery in all cases
whether in person or by tele-
phone and careful attention
paid to the selection Of goods.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-13
The Progress Block.

A short while ago the Irwin prem
ises on the corner of Beretania and
Fort streets were purchased by our
indefatigable fellow citizen, @. S.
Deskey, and the finest business block
ever seen in Hawaii will now DO
erected.
Mr.. Desky has called for bids for
the erection of three story block
and eight contractors responded.
The highest bid was $39,905, and
the lowest sent in by @, H. Patzik
was $4,000. The contract will pro-
badly be awarded to the lowest
bidder,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-13
Decision Reversed,

Our readers will remember that a
short while ago III, G. Jensen, a
sailor on board the U. S. f. S. Phila-
delphia, was court martialed for in
subordination towards superior Of
6cer and was sentenced to one years
imprisonment. Admiral Beardslee
reduced the sentence to imprison-
ment for six months, and Mr.. S, j.,
Macdonald, the attorney of Jensen,
appealed the case to the naval
department at Washington, After
reviewing the case, the authorities
there have reversed the decision Of
the court martial and Jensen is a
free man.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-13
M!M@>>>~c~Q,.
Won Holt Block.
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
~ the undersigned has this day been ap;
John Camacho, deceased, of Honolulu,
Island OF Oahu, Hawaiian Islands, and all
creditors are hereby notified to present
their claims duly authenticated, and with
proper vouchers, If any exist, even if the
claim is secured by mortgage, at the Office
of A. G. Correa, POS Merchant Street, no
nolulu, within six months from date or be
forever barred. And all persons indebted
to the said Estate are requested to make
immediate payment OF said indebtedness
to A. G. Correa, at his Office.
EMBELINA CAMAOHO,
Administrative Estate OF John Camacho,
deceased
July 20, 1897. 699-i oaw
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-08-13
California Fruit Market.

The old established California
Fruit Market, (P. G. Camarinos),
corner King and Alakea Streets, are
buyers of Alligator Pears, Turkeys,
Chickens, Eggs and every descrip-
ton of home products. All parties
wishing to dispose OF anything in
the above line, please address: p. o.
Box 40, or ring up Telephone 37S.