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The Florence tribune., 1897-12-18
WON'T WINTER IN DAWSON.
Arizona Charlie Willing Away tho Hours
 st Lake Taeish.

Charlie Meadows, who gained fame and distinction as an all-round cowboy on the plains of Arizona and as Wild West show manager all over the West and in foreign lands, under the sobri- quet of Arizona Charlie, and is now working his way to wealth by the Klondike route, has been heard from again. His letter is dated at the Gus toms Office, Lake Tagish, North West Territory, and reads as follows
 We have finally run the gauntlet of the customs officers and have settled with the collector, rather to my ais- comhture but greatly to the relief of my pocketbook, which was relieved to the tune of twenty-five per cent of the value of our American outfit.
 "We are now in the land of the moose and carbon, good timber, quartz min ing and cold weather-not cold weather as you in sunny Arizona understand the term, but the cold weather that makes the mercury crawl in its hole. Cold expresses the situation but feebly I will not attempt.to say just how cold it is, for there isn't a thermomter at Lake Tagish equal to the emergency of registering it. However, we are feel ing fine, and our outfit is in good shape and everybody is in good humor, es- pecially as we seem to be standing the cold weather better than the wolves, which are bowling continually all around us, and the ducks and geese, flying south in countless numbers.
 "We are near the end of our journey for this winter. The officers tell us we will be able to get but sixty miles fur ther down the river. h that event, we will winter at or near McClintock river.
 ''The chain of lakes we have been through are by no means easy of navi- gatlon. Several parties were wrecked yesterday at Windy Arm, and we mar rowly escaped the same unpleasant experience. thanks to our splendid boats aud boafnen.
 Considerable free gold is being found in this section iu float, but the rock is ID richer than plenty l have seen in Yuma county. Tines are sss- ter, though, and I like the couutry. Money is loose beyond the imagination of those who have not been here. No mining boom or stampede I evsr ez- perienced or ever heard of made money so free as it is here.
 From ten to fifty boats pass here daily, on their way down the river, and the officers tell us that 5000 people have passed the customs house inside of two months. The amount of travel is something wonderful, considering the fearfully cold weather.
 Advise any who contemplate com ing here in the spring to buy their out fit at Victoria, British Columbia. Out fits purchased in the United States in- volve the payment of twenty-five per cent duty, whereas the possession of Canadian papers insures the avoidance of trouble and expense"
The Florence tribune., 1897-12-18
A Curious Celebration.

A singular illustration of the per sistence with which the Japanese ad- here to their family vacations is seenin7 an announcement, in a Japanese news paper, that a certain celebrated danc- ing master was to hold a service in honor of the one-thousandth anniver- sary of the death of his ancestor who was the first of the family to take up the profession.-Br Brooklyn Eagle.
 Two Strikes.
 "Mawson struck oil and made his ortune"
 "He was lucky. Hewson struck dyna- mite and made his exit."-Philadelphia North American.
The Florence tribune., 1897-12-18

than four feet in height. It is now of a consistency that would seem to be a compromise between water and glycer- inc, with the bluish cast of ordinary gas. In these cylinders or iron bottles it is ready for transportation.
 An interesting way in which to see the gas is to pour some of it from one of the cylinders, at the same time con- verting it into a solid. This is done by wrapping heavy cloths round the mouth of the cylinder when the top is unscrewed, thus preventing the too rap i'd escape of the gas into the air. But as water expands when 1t is converted into ice, so the rapid expansion of the gas, already deprived of it's heat, causes it to freeze, and on opening the cloth there is fourd dry carboRic acid gas converted into solid as white as snow, with the sparkle ofcrystals and tenn perature of 78 degrees below zero. When taken in the hand, it has the feel ing of burning coals, and if kept there will quickly draw sufficient heat from the hand to blister it. As fast as it does draw heal from the atmosphere or any object with which it comes in contact it passes off as gas, leaving handker- chief, or the most delicate object on which it may have been placed, per fectly dry.
 Since the opening of the well the de- mand for the gas has been greater than the supply. which is limited. As yet the greatest demand for it is for use in soda water fountains, but fl has also found its way into other departments of life. It is being used in the hospitals in surg ieal cases, and it is taking the place of yeast in the bakeries, while experiments that promise success are being made to prove that by means of it fruit may be preserved indefinitely in it's natural state.-N. Y. Sun.
The Florence tribune., 1897-12-18
DID HE COMMIT BaaMYG
Curious Predicament of a Man Who Got
 a Divorce.
[From the Phoenix Gazette.l

|
 Lemuel K. Drais, residing at Tempe is in much doubt as to whether or moi he has committed biganny in recently marrying Mrs. Kate M. French. MT Drais' intentions were not to entang t himself in the meshes of criminal law He is the unfortunate victim of circumstances and his status may be decided Monday in the Marieopa eoun- ty district court.
 Incidentally, also, Judge Kibbeyi who has been Drais' attorney, will know whether he continues to be the attorney of this client. And. thirdly, legal firm of this city may be called upon to explain why its members have not fulfilled their duty toward their client.
 This many-handled proposition had its origin June 30. 1897, when Judge Baker granted divorce to Lemuel K. Drais from his wife Roxaline Drais Mrs. Drais lives in Oakland, Cal, and service was made upon her by publi- cation. Judgment was rendered on the date mentioned by default, but she had, in fact, retained counsel to oppose the granting of the divorce and had paid them $25 as a retainer fee From letters received she had also been led to suppose that her case had not been decided but had been put over until September. She learned, however, that this was not true and Hamilton & Armstrong were retained to secure the setting aside of the verdict.
 Argument of the motion was made before Judge Street Saturday after noon, when it appeared that Judge Kibbey no longer considered himself to be Drais' attorney and did not think that notice served on him November 20 was effective. Judge Street will hear further arguments Monday before rendering a decision.
 If the motion to vacate the decree of divorce is sustained, Mir. Drais, who has married since the divorce was rendered, will be guilty of bigamy The setting aside of the decree will be entirely legal, t Is stated, as the May term of court was continued over and merged into the November term.
The Florence tribune., 1897-12-18
Clearing the Dockets.

From the Tucson star.I
 Judge Fletcher M. Doan stopped over In Tucson yesterday en route from Sol 'oinonville to Florenee. Mrs. Doan has been visiting here some weeks with her son while the Judge was holding court at Globe and solomonyllle. The Iudge win remain over until tom or TOW, when he will go over to Florence where he has some business to dispose of. During his present trip to Globe he made cleanup of the court calen- dar, which is probably the first time in many years that docket has been en- tirely cleared. This work he complet- ed in three weeks. He then went over to Solomonville and cleared off the calendar of that court. His Florence court is in like condition, with the ex- ception of very few new cases which have just been filed. This shows Judge Doan to be dilligent and ex- peditious Judge in the disposition of court business and that he IS coming up to the expectation of his many friends, among which is the Star, that predicted that Judge Doan would give his judicial district an administration which would be most acceptable to the bar and the people, and this is just what he is doing.
The Florence tribune., 1897-12-18
Nasty Case
lIErom the presaott cnnrier.


 A very peculiar case with a very peculiar continuation is that alleged rape case out near Richenbar. Two Swedes named Nelson and the wife of one of the men are the principals. According to the evidence, the men were so intimately connected in busi ness affairs that, for the sake of con venienee, the trio slept together, and that combination brought about veri- fcation of the old saying that 1.-two is company and three is crowd" for, one night, the married Nelson woke up and heard the unmarried Nelson en- gagged in a whispering conversation with Mrs. N, whereupon the alleged husband fiourished revolver, raised a disturbance and next morning swore out the warrant. Justice Hanna, so we are informed, did not like to show too much partiality in the matter, so he fined the alleged husband $50 for carrying concealed weapons, then fined the man charged with rape $30 and also fined the alleged victim of the assault $50. The alleged husband not having the $50 was brought to Prescott last evening and lodged in jail.
The Florence tribune., 1897-12-18
If D.dn,t Work.

Jim Jackson (who is seeking gently to break his engagemenD-Ob kose yo' know, Miss Johnson, dat I chews, drinks, smokes, swears, plays craps, poker an policy, steals chickens, nevah pays nah debts, doan b'lieve in de Bible, an nah gran'fadder wuz hung fo' mur- der.
 Josie Johnson (ecstatically)-O JimI yo' doan know how happy yo' makes me; to fink dat I'se gwine to get such a honest man fo' husban'l-Puck.
The Florence tribune., 1897-12-18


 The Chicago Times-Herald (H. H. Kohlsat's paper) says editorially that the greenbacks ought to be called in and silver circulated in their place. It says that the circulation of silver among the masses is simply a matter of prejudice, but that ed ducation in that regard will soon overcome it. The Times Herald also believes that silver
 bonld he redeemed in gold, but that
 1e people would grow so fond of the .viliie metal that none would be offered fer redemption. The Times s-Herald is a goldbug organ, but it sees the hand writing on the wall.
The Florence tribune., 1897-12-18
Level Headed St. John.

DENVER, Col, Dec. 6.-John P. St. John, ex-governor of Kansas, famous as leader of the Prohibitionists, in speech at Coliseum hall tonight declared that he will vote for Brysn on Democratic ticket in 1900, if he has the chance This declaration was received by the audience which enthus- iastic applause.
 If anyone had told me few years ago." said the governor, "that would ever vote for Democratic ticket, l shonld have said he didn't know what he was talking about. Bat the Bryan Democracy is newborn Democracy. It is going to rule this country. (Applause.) And if it doesn' n'f rule it right the common people will desert it. 2
 The governor spoke at length on the money question, concluding with the sentiment:
 God bless Coloradoi Colorado is the greatest gold territory on earth and yet her people are almost solid for free silver-and why? Because they have humanity Now let me say the Dingley bill throws no protection around the mineral products of Colo rado, but puts them on free trade basis. It's the most infamous meas ure for feecing the masses and enrich ing the few that was ever enacted"
The Florence tribune., 1897-12-18
The clondyke Census.
[From the pawson plgger.l

Captain Jim Parsley has just com pleted the task of taking the census of Dawson, and has filed his report with us. It shows that our popula5 a5ion is:
 Males, 2l37 ladies, 29; Indians, half breeds, negros and Chinese, punched, 26A; children not included in males, ladies CT miscellaneous. punched, 8; dogs, 55i7i burros tinclnding mules)t lel horses, 2 reindeer, 6S moose and ellal l50mesticatedl, : ; idiots ls and he is The editor Of the "Clondyke News"
The Florence tribune., 1897-12-18
Ha must Have pe.cended.

Lord Foranheir-I can trace my de scent from John Milton. How's that for descent?
 Miss Millyuns-It's a great descent, sure enough.-N. Y. Journal.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-05-25
Perkins and the Treaty.

Senator Geo. G. Perkins in reply
to a resolution Of the Alameda
County Federation OF the Trades
asking for the abrogation OF the
Treaty, wrote:
"The commercial organizations,
banks and exporters of San Fran
cisco deem the continuance Of the
treaty OF vital importance to them
and to the general prosperity OF the
State, while from the interior cities
and counties come appeals for the
abrogation OF the treaty. The point
on which the opposition to the
treaty is based is the beet-sugar in
dustry of the State, No one can be
more alive to the Importance OF that
industry than myself, and hope
to see it grow aud give to the State
that prosperity which believe it is
capable of producing.
"But there seem to be two views
to the effect of the continuance Of
the reciprocity treaty upon this in
dustry, aud it is these that have
given rise to the demands for its
continuance and abrogation. Both
views are strongly held and both
have a strong backing OF facts, so
that it is not easy to determine
whether one party is right and
another is wrong, or whether the
truth lies between the two opinions.
Therefore, as you will see, my posi-
tion in regard to the question at
issue is embarrassing
"We are now paying to China,
the East Indies and other countries
with which we have no reciprocity
treaties tens of millions Of dollars
each year for sugar, on which we
impose an import duty, and as long
as we are compelled to purchase
sugar from foreign countries it
seems but right that we should give
to those granting us reciprocity
benefits an advantage ir removing
duties from their staple article Of
export. If we were not paying out
such vast sums to other sugar
producing countries there could be
no question that the reciprocity
treaty with Hawaii should be abro-
gated. But as long as we are un-
able to produce sufficient sugar for
our own. consumption it is not, to
my mind, good policy to radically
change our relations with country
with which reciprocity has been
mutually advantageous"
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-05-25

because our patrons like to do
their cooking in a comparatively
cool atmosphere. Our 'bakers"
and "broilers" are modelled "to
do the work" and housewives
appreciate this fact.
We have a large variety of
these stoves and ranges, and
many beautiful homes are
bright and comfortable through
the transfer of one Of them
from us. We would desire moth
ing better than an inspection of
our varied line of hardware.
The public can be suited at our
store and they have found out
this important fact as our sales
prove.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-05-25

If any government ever received
vote of censure at the hands of its
constituents, then the Cabinet of
President Dole received one at the
hands OF the Council of State. 1t
was all the more marked, inasmuch
as the government had a show Of
popular and moral justice on their
side in their desire to pay debts
which were justly due and should
be honorably and promptly paid
A sense Of honor and propriety
should prompt designations, even If
it were understood that they would
not be accepted. The people are
becoming tired Of such bunglers,
They have now, apparently inten-
tionally with the hope Of forcing
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-05-25

The writer's for tho Advertiser
have assumed humorous style in
treating the issue between Japan
and Hawaii, says the Advertiser:
"* 1t is now apparent that the
immigration affair is assuming
serious proportions and the end is
not in sight. This first move has
tested the temper Of the contending
parties. 1t discloses the fact that
both are on Their mett!e. 4 *"
That Hawaii has temper and is on
her mettle are statements that
would extort a smile from stone
idol, and cause Mr.. Dole to stick his
tongue into his cheek. Hawaii is
known to be banking on the same
force that deposed Queen Liliuoka.
lani, overthrew the Hawaiian Mon
archy and acted as accoucheur when
this funny little republic" was born
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-05-25
ICE CHEST and
REFRIGER ATORS

are built to suit the most fasti-
dious. Provisions preserved in
these cold storage vaults last
longer than in any other chest.
We know what to handle and
are careful in selecting only the
most serviceable and advantage
GUS STYLES of
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-05-25
TOPICS OF The DAY.

l.. A. Thurston is quoted as say
ing:
"Annexation OF Hawaii and the
United States can be accomplished
now without opposition from any
responsible quarter What changes
tho future msy bring about no one
can tell"
Proclaim a plehiscite and test the
matter
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-05-25

When the Council Of State decd-
ed to refuse to pass an appropri-
alton for the Board Of Health, at
the behest OF the Executive Council
the Advertiser said with too evident
glee that the Executive has been
"turned down" To-day the same
paper swallows its spittle" and
shouts at the Council Of State. Our
dickey bird says that the organs of
the state-Advertiser, Star and Bull
letin-were hailed before President
Dole and admonished for publish
ing matter inimical to his "funny
little republic" Censorship, oh?
Great Cesar's ghost!! What next?
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-05-25

The Minister Resident for Japan
expresses we'll founded surprise that
Mr., Dole should furnish to news
paper reporters the substance OF
diplomatic dispatches before they
reach their address. The Japanese
Minister should understand that
the mail was to close at p. m. yes.
terday and the dispatch from Mr..
Dole was intended for foreign con
sumption first and for the Minister
secondarly. The mock heroic tone
was adopted for the purpose of
firing the American jingoes blood,
and thus to force the Annexation
question.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-05-25

Some years ago, prominent citi-
zen acted as Commercial Agent to
Hawaii for Japan. When the first
accredited diplomatic representative
of Japan arrived, he asked: "Wbat
is the diplomatic code of Hawaii9"
The answer was short and to the
point. The agent simply said "the
ministerial vim," and so it has been
ever since. The lack OF diplomatic
tact has nearly reached a climax
under the rule of the Cooper-Dole-
Smith combination.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-05-25

The Hawaiian. japanese situation
is now becoming more dangerous.
The taxpayers are wondering
whether they are to dig" or whether
the Dole faction can succeed in
bullying the government Of the
Mikado.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-05-25
y sATURAL STONE FILTERS

cannot be excelled, The water,
as it percolates, rids itself of all
impurities and flows out of the
tap a health-giving beverage.
Our
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-05-25

Otcourse, Brother Monroe, there
can be no doubt that the great
Hebrew law-giver had in mind the
American Decoration Day when he
said: "This day shall be unto you
for a memorial day" The whole
plan Of the universe, dear brother,
was unqnestionably laid with special
reference to Decoration Day-and
your address You are not only too
patriotic, but too modest. Yes,
you are.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-05-25

The Dole Government will event.
ually pay the indemnity claimed by
the Japanese. The Dole faction
will not like the game, but it will be
a consolation that the citizens who
have got common sense will feel
happy to escape from greater dan
ger by putting up the coin, which
eventually has to pay for Dole's
great bluff,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-05-25

After these Introductory remarks
let us ask our 'patriots" who
worship Dole and Smith now the
taxpayers are to be saved from the
serious troubles in which they are
now involved2
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-05-25

Mr.. Dole believes, we are told,
that the United States will support
the Hawaiian Government even
when wrong has been committed, ,
Don't believe it, brother Dole. The
Japanese are no longer children,
and they know more about diplo
matte usages, than do yourself aud
your imported, obscure lawyer from
San Diego.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-05-25

moneys claimed as damages due
British subjects from the rulers of
Central America.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-05-25

Hawaii will never be a stable State
until it has government that can
not only make laws to tax corpora
tions, but also collect the taxes.
The man with his estate under his
hat may be and is sent to prison to
work out his tax; while corporations
are relieved by suspendiug the
statutes until a more convenient
season. Mr.. Dole's attention is re-
spectfully called to the immortal
President Lincoln's remark: "It is
easier to pay large sum when you
have it than a small sum when you
haven't it," NobleSSe obliqe, mes.
sieurs Of Hawaii's corporations.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-05-25

Gentlemon of Japanl Hawsii's
taxpayers are ready to apologize for
the blunder and bluff of Mr.. Dole,
and ready TO "pay."
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-05-25

We wish to be brief but we hope
that the kamaainas will ponder over
the propositions we make, and help
us in finding way out OF Hawaii's
dilemma. What will you do2
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-05-25

Yesterday letter was sent to tho
Japanese Minister from Minister
Cooper, acting on behalf OF the
Dole government. Mr.. Cooper, not
knowing the first thing about diplo-
matte etiquette, told every news
paper man within his reach about
the letter, and gave the contents Of
it, cheerfully to anyone concerned.
The Japanese Minister then receiv-
ed the letter, but at the time he had
read all about the contents Of the
letter in certain newspapers, and he
naturally felt insulted.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-05-25
Timely Topics.
Honolulu, May @1, 1897.
In THE DEWY DAWN

We rise for business, and in
the dusky eve our thoughts are
centralized for your welfare.
Our mode of water filtration in
the
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-05-25

If Minister Shimamura should
call all Japanese together in Homo
lulu for the purpose OF embarking
for Japan, and should leave to tho
10000 japanese to use their own
methods of enjoying their vacation"
prior to their departure where
would the plantations be2 And
what would you do, dear blusterers
in the livery OF Mr.. Dole; il Japa-
nese men-of.war should land and
seize the Custom House, and with
out occupying any territory perma-
nently, collect the moneys due to
the outraged subjects of Japan.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-05-25

American intervention, placed them
selves in a very delicate diplomatic
position with Japan through their
Grass ignorance Of the rules OF
poitesse and noblesse oblige.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-05-25

The latest news from American
papers is distinctly unfavorable to
the Greeks. Friends OF that nation
can rest assured that Greece is be-
yond all danger and that the
Greeks are full Of courage and de-
termination. KinG George and his
men do not die ca lily, even if they
have to meet the superior forces OF
Turkey. Where ale the "Christan"
powers OF Europo2 Is the world
again to meet PERI dious Albion?