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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-17

If Senator Frye had said 81, l,000,-
600 instead OF 100000 he would have
been nearer the mark in figuring the
preliminary" expenses. Aud even
then he would have been too prema-
ture in his calculations until the
landlords had been heard from.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-17
A LITTLE PREMATURE.

Senator Frye, according to the
iingo papers, wants 100000 appro.
priated Immediately for the purpose
OF placing Pearl Harbor in proper
condition for the Notifications, etc.
which the jingoes and naval officers
Of the United States eventually hope
to see erected there.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-17

Mr.. Dole's newspaper supporters
evidently believe that they are pass
ing through the grave yard of this
funny little republic" or they would
not write and publish such rubbish
as the Advertiser did this morning
about what President Mckinley may
or may not do Such writing re-
minds one of whistling in passing
through or by grave yard to keep
ones courage up.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-17

We know they would not give as
of the Opposition the benefit of
their foreign circulation to assist in
spreading the light of truth in
in their Annexation Bureau litera-
ture, but there was, a chance that
they might take those views from
a Hawaiian paper in order to at
attempt some heavy laundering
wit in the garb of ridicule. They
are now in the spiders tolls and we
hope they like our practical jokes.
We do,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-17

Campbell, and Ford Island by @. A.
Brown. All this property would
have to be obtained before the
United States would be able to
"fortify" Pearl Harbor and to ostab-
lish naval depot.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-17
WEDNESDAY, FEB. II, 1897.
FIRMLY ENTRAPPED.

Will you walk into my parlor2 to
the Star said The INDEPENDENT and
the Ka Makaainaua. With pleasure,
said the Star, and Immediately trans
lates from the latter paper editorials
which had previously been in the
main translated from The INDE-
PENDENT.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-17

If Senator Frye aud the smaller
fries believe that the lands and fish
ing rights pertaining to Pearl River
can be bought for 100000, they are
off their base The principal lands
and rights are owned by j. L, Dow
sett, the Queen Emma estate, James
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-17

No doubt Mr.. Testa can explain
his meaning in regard to annexation
to Japan. Presumably he means
that as Hawaiian, in fault OF main
tanning the independence and au-
tonomy of his country he would pre-
fer to see it annexed to Japan, or
any other country, rather than to
the flag of those who have for years
been attempting to treacherously
betray it to pauder to their own lust
of power and selfish greed. And
he is quite right.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-17
New Process Blue Flame Oil
Stove,

smokeless, odorless, cleanly,
wholesome and absolutely safe
and using the same oil you burn
in your lamps. You all admired
them, many of you purchased
them and the purchasers have
invariably approved of them.
Well; so satisfactory were they
that we were run out of stock,
and the manufacturers had such
a demand upon them that we
have only just now been able to
have our orders filled.
We are now ready for you all,
and we'll take from $21 to $25
for them.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-17
The Pansy Stove

is as pretty and useful as the
blossom whose name it bears is
lovely, pensive and reminiscent.
1t is equally as celebrated as the
best family stove in the market.
We keep them in three sizes, 6,
7 and s, and the prices range
from $15 to $25. Call and see
them. 1t will be pleasure to
us for you to inspect them.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-17
The Golden Anvil

steel range, is another favorite
we can let you have it at re-
duced prices. We only have a
very few left. They are very
cheap at 500. If you don't know
them, call and examine and test
them.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-17
Timely Topics.
Honolulu. Feb. 19, 1897.
Culinarists, Come Hitber

And gather around us while we
recall to your grateful memories
an event of the past year. Ali
we see the mere glance at the
article shows that you don't for
get when we cooked those savory
meals over the
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-17

1t is impossible to meet in any
country the wide world over a col
ony of Britishers but they remem-
Der lovingly not only their beloved
Queen, their ancient ancestral homes
and their bonnie flag upon which
the sun never sets and thousand
breezes blow, but also, and generally
very prominently, the fact that
nothing can beat old Englsnd's
roast beef for ennobling the hearts
and enriching the blood. Probably
nine out of ten OF them hum mental
ly or sing the grand old song which
is invariably given by professionals
at all Aldermanic banquets "at
home, ,"-"When mighty roast beef
was an Euglishman's food" etc.
As the forty or fifty guests gather
ed around the beautifully decorated
and admirably arranged festive
board OF Captain Cooke Lodge of
the Order OF the Sons OF St. George
on Monday while they promised the
roast beef of Old England, they
buckled to manfully at many other
substantial danties and delicacies
that Hawaii richly provides in fowl
flesh and fish and scored grand
success in gastronomy and good
fellowship,
1t was no formal but friendly
gathering to pave the way for their
next feast when sweethearts and
wives will by their charming pres
ence enhance the beauty and enjoy
ment of the festive union.
Lodge business having been closed
the first toast OF the evening, as is
invariably the custom when two or
three Britishers are gathered to-
gether to discuss the merits Of beel,
beer and turkey, was to Her Majesty
the Queen of England aud the
Empress of India.
In proposing this toast, the Rev.
Alexander Macintosh, Chaplain of
the Order, the genial chairman and
apt and experienced toastmaster,
spoke of the glories Of her long reign.
The Grand Lodge coupled with
the name of Past President, H. l.
Platts was next on the list. He re-
sponded in feeling terms, and dis
closed the fact that the local lodge
was $500 ahead financially and its
membership was increasing.
The toast OF sour Own Lodge"
brought Past President w. f. Rey-
nolds to his feet, who spoke elo-
quently on the general work and
benefit of the lodge. He pointed
out that so far the Constitution of
the Order required that those only
who could claim English birth or
ancestry could belong to it, He
hoped to see this yet amended to
include Britons from all parts Of
the Empire. He referred to the
Queens sexsgesimal celebration and
hoped to see the membership Of the
lodge increased to help to celebrate
the event becomingly, He referred
to Her Majesty's glorious reign and
her splendid example for all to fol-
low, especially members of the
Order and showed the results at
tanned by her steadfast adherence
to her own rights and those Of the
people,
Vice Chairman G. Harris, also
rose aud desired to see the lodge
membership increased and the lodge
prospering even more than it had
done.
"Our Country" vas responded to
by G.. Carson Kenyon, who express
cd himself as pleased at the pros
pect of the union of Englishmen
under the auspices Of the Order OF
Sons OF St. George, and hoped to
see the lodge membership increased
TO 100, aud that Englishmen would
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-17

We understand the Star declines
its ancient dignity and importance
as the military Organ" and now
desires to be known as tho high toned
literary organ, and immaculate re-
viewer Of yellow covered books of
ancient aud modern date, since it
has found that it can no longer OBJ
tain mental grist to turn the annex.
alton mill, that having been passed
over to Sturdevant and his pamphlet.
On our outside pages we publish
an article from one of the Bulletins
American annexation pets in regard
to the facile chances which tickle
fortune gives to American girls in
Honolulu. Our music and school
teachers, our stenographers, typists,
dress makers and milliners may be
startled at the information given,
but We are not, considering the
source from which the article ema-
mates.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-17
ST. GEORGES SONS.
BrItOnS FEAST a0d FTOliC Over
Their Roast Beef,

Under the Garb of a Stag Party
They Chase the Nimble Hours
Away With Talk, Toast,
Song and Fun The Wit
Was In and the Wine
Was Out.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-17
TOPICS OF THE DAY.

Mr.. Dole is learning, painfully,
that it takes more than a name and
pronounciamento to make a sure
enough republic.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23
Flight of Birds at Might.

Mr.. Frank W. Very, of the Ladd OBJ
servatory, Providence, r. l., has made
some curious observations on the flight
OF migrating birds seen at night cross
ing the face of the moon. He watches
them with a telescope of four inches
aperture. magnifying 40 times. The
observations were made in the latter
part of September. yhe great majority.
of birds moved from north to south, and
travelled in little companies. Their aver
age speed, as calculated by Mr.. Very,
was e. miles an hour, although some
appeared to travel at the rate of more
than 100 miles an hour-Youth's Com
Danion
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23
II. Kner what tn Do.

There is a certain Clevelander who
has won considerable fame and some
wealth as an expert handler of horses.
He is also the possessor of pleasant
home, charming wife and a bright
three-year-old boy. The latter is the
delight of his fathers heart and the lit
tie fellow not only knows lots of horse
talk, but takes keen delight in mild
attempt at holding the reins over a
speedy trotter. The wee horseman has
picked up the habit of calling his par
ents by their first names, and the way
in which he utters them is decidedly
cunning.
One day not long ago his father came
home in a hurry, and found that
luncheon wasn't ready.
what do you think of that, my small
man?" he cried as he tossed the three
year-old in the air.
Heres papa come home in terrible
hurry and no luncheon ready. What
ought we to do with such naughty
mamma"
The little fellows eyes sparkled.
TRADE her off, Clint, trade her off"
he shouted.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23
The Terescrip,or.

Among recent interesting inventions
for the transmission of intelligence at a
distance is the '"telescriptor," which
might, perhaps, be described as writ
ing telephone" IL consists of a. ma
chine resembling typewriter, which,
instead of printing its letters and words
on the spot, serbs them Geographically
to similar instruments in distant places
connected to it by wire. The receiving
instruments are arranged to work in
perfect accord with the sender, and
they print the dispatch on paper. In or
der to send dispatch, it is first neces-
sary to inform the receiver by signal,
whereupon the receiving instrument
being thrown into connection, no fur
tier attention need be paid to it, as the
dispatch will be received and printed
automatically, and can afterward be
read at leisure.-Youth's Companion.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23

OF the GAS ocean steamships which
entered the port of Buenos Ayres DUR
ing the first eight months of the pres
cnt year, not one sailed under the flag
OF the United States. Yet those vessels
carried thousands of tons of our goods,
the freights on which went into the
pockets of European ship owners. The
growing commerce of Argentina, which
might be largely controlled by Ameri-
can enterprise, is passing into the hands
of Germany and England, and will con-
tinue to do so until our shipping laws
and commercial policy are revised on
terms that will enable US to compete
successfully for the South American
trade.-N. Y. Mail and Express.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23
Has y New Test.

\ tall woman with long white gar
ment looked down on the swaying fig
ure of the abject man at the foot of the
stairs.
Haven't touched a drop, eh?" she
harshly repeated. LET me hear you
say preliminary ultimatum.'
The wretched man gasped for breath.
"Peliminy ullimalium," he wildly
stammered.
Then, overcome with humiliation, he
sank to the foor.-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23

four-horse teams from as far up in
the mountains as 40 miles north of
Boerne. They are very beautiful
specimens.
Shoes for Christmas presents are
| always acceptable. a little money will
go a long ways at our actual cost sale.
| Sullivan Shoe CO. 12-23-3t
-Tailors and dressmakers are now
worked overtime on Christmas orders.
Mr.. VIM. Mackie, a well known
farmer of Shavano precinct, is in the
city waiting for the weather to clear
so he can take his nieces and nephews
out TO his ranch for a jolly Christmas.
Shoes at. and below, actual cost.
Our big cost sale is now on and we
are selling our entire stock at cost
prices, not marked cost for the oc-
casion.r Our prices tell the whole
story. Sullivan Shoe Co. 12-23-3t.
FLORISTS are so rushed with orders
for flowers for Christmas decorations
that many of them are refusing 20
take further contracts and prices have
accordingly RISEN A dozen carnatlon
pink blossoms retail at 75 cents.
Horace Williams, the well known
Alamo plaza tOnsorialist and politi-
clan. is celebra ting his 10th birthday
with his friends today.
The Chinaberry trees in the parks
which are being removed are hauled
over to the city wood yard and cut up
for fuel.
Biggest shoe sale ever naugurated |
n San Antoine. No marked COST" but |
a bona fide actual cost sale. 1t VIII |
pay you TO trade with the Sullivan
Shoe Co. 12-23-3t. |
Street Commissioner Micklejohn is
putting up danger lamps on the low
'unken places in the streets caused by
opening streets for sewer connections.
The lamps used on the outfall sewer re-
,air work are being used.
The children of the Jewish Sun
lay school will meet in the school
'oom at 80 Friday afternoon.
We are selling shoes at unheard of |
prices, not at marked cost" but al,
nd below, actual cost. Sullivan Shoe
20. 12-23-3t.
The Stockmen say the present miz-
ling weather is good Christmas
present to this country anyhow, but
say the ground is OF soaked
urther than two inches in depth.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23
birthdays in China.

In civilized countries like our own
it is a graceful act to congratulate one
on his birthday. but still nothing is
thought of it ii such ceremonial is
omitted. In China things seem to be
different land Prince Isai, nobleman of
high rank, is in a good position to rea-
lie that fact. He failed to congratulate
the dowager empress on her last birth
day, and as a result has been sentenced
to lose his title and rank, and to be
publicly whipped until he screams for
mercy. Then he is to be shut in mar
row cell and fed on spare diet until
he repents," the sentence reads. He
must be an extraordinary man if he has
lot repented by the time he is through
with the whipping.-Golden Days.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23
Civilization in Africa,

Mr.. Stanley declares his belief that
the number of people killed annually
in central Africa rs years ago was not
less than 100000. The barbarous sys-
tenn of human sacrifice has been largely
extirpated, the destructive raids of the
slave traders have been checked and
more than 500 missions, schools and
churches are at work spreading knowl-
edge and Christianity. There are still
many spots where cannibalism and ram
Pant savagery exist, but as whole this
enormous area has been brought under
civilized authority.-N. Y. Commercial
Advertiser.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23
Warned.

A gentleman who spent last summer
in the country with his family has two
little boys, who one day wandered into
a pasture in which bull belonging to
a neighboring farmer was grazing. AL
though no harm was done, the gentle
man the next day received the follow
ing note from the owner of the bull:
Sir: You better not let your little
boys gov into the paster with my bull
creature for he is not amiable bull
creature and he might do considerable
damidge if he tost them 20 or 80 feet
into the air which 1 would not be re-
sponsible for him not doing if he took
a notion to. So please take notice and
beware of the bull hereafter. youths
Companion.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23
A Careful Buyer.

Crstomer-Keep any fly traps?
GIocer-Best in town. Only success
full fly trap on the market. Use 'em in
my store all the time. Let me show you
one. You see, the flies enter here, pass
through this aperture, and are unable
to return. Cleans a room of flies in no
time. Wrap you up one?
You find them good, practical, eff
cient traps, do you?"
Absolutely"
use them yourself, believe YOU
said?"
"All the time. Make one to you real
low as the seasons nearly over"
"You don't have hardly any flies
around your store when you use this
trap, do you?"
You bet don't. This trap is the
best"
"All right then. Give me two pounds
of dried nts."-Detroit Free Press.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23
4 Remarkable Uphenyal.

The rapid rise of the land about Hud-
son bay is said TO be the most remark
able gradual upheaval of an extensive
region ever known. Driftwood-covered
beaches are now 20 to 60 or 20 feet above
the water, new islands have appeared
and many channels and all the old har-
bors have become too shallow for ships.
At the present rate this shallow bay
will disappear in few centuries, adding
a vast area of dry land or salt marsh to
British territory in America. - San
Francisco Argonaut.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23
Names of Ships.

French ships usually bear the name
of French provinces or towns, or of
abstract IDEAS, but no personal names,
excepting those of great men of French
history. German ships bear the names
of German rivers, poets, princes, states
men and characters in German litera-
ture. Spanish ships, like those flying
our stars and stripes, are almost in
variably named after cities o. the great
commanders of history.-N. Y. Sun.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23

Alice's grandma had made a cherry
PIE for dinner which she feared was not
a success. Evidently Alice wanted TO
show her appreciation, for she asked
for a second piece-only to be told she
had enough. With look of disappoint-
ment she said: Il wanted to patternize
you. l thought could have the joy
of having another piece of pie and pat
ternizing you at the same time
Judge.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23

Artist (triumphantly)-What do you
think of my picture of a peasant girl,
Miss Featherbrain?
Miss Featherbrain (gushingly)-Just
splendid! What a lovely hat she has
on. Is she going to the theater?
(Despondingly)-"That's not a hat;
she's carrying home hay."-London Tit
Bits.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23
Personal Mention.

R. Redus is at the Arcade from
Luling.
Jamie w. Fennell. of Seguin. is at the
Menger.
Capt. Billy Gerfers is in town from
Shayano.
s. V. Edwards, of Coruila. is at the
Mahncke.
DR.. L. w. Moore, of Seguin, is at the
Mahncke.
Mr.. Joe Cooley is laid up in bed with
illness today.
Mrs. A. p. RACIAL of Beeville, is at
the Southern.
Judge w. VanStickle and wife are in
the city from Alpine. m
Miss Bessie Harm has gone to Mex
| leo to visit her sister.
Mr.. Clinton G. Brown has gone to
FriO county on hunt.
W. w. Hines and bride are at the
Southern from Kennedy.
Henry w. Baylor, sheriff of Uvalde
county, is at the Southern.
Mrs. Charles Kaiser is in the city
from Temple, visiting relatives.
Mrs. Hal. Howard has returned from
Battle Greek, Mich, Sanitarium.
]. p. Ellis, well known lawyer of
Hallettsville, is at the Southern.
E. a. Chichester, of Council Grove,
kas., was in the city yesterday.
Mr.. Selig Deutschmann goes to Mexia
next Monday on legal business.
o. \. McCracken, well known
Floresville merchant, is at the South
ern.
Max Alexander, of the Verascope
company of New York, is at the Men
ger.
Mr.. and Mrs. ii. A. Moos have just
recovered from an attact of the den
que.
Mr.. C. Clark Johnson is at the Ar
cade on his way to Mexico City from
Waco.
Mr. Earnest L. Brown has gone to
Brennan to visit relatives during the
holidays.
w. 2. Grain and bride, of Moore
Station, Frio county, are at the South
ern hotel.
$. G. Newton, Esq, Thad. Bell and
Edwin Chamberlain were in Austin
yesterday.
| ii. r. Curtis is at the Arcade from
Del Rio on his way to his home in
New York.
]. w. Davis, w. c. Webbard, w. C.
Hellney are at the Arcade from
Kansas City.
Mrs. A. ID. Slack and two daughters
will spend the holidays with her moth
er in Palestine.
| Mr.. w. II. Clarke, of Dallas, well
known throughout Texas, is in the
city, at the Menger.
Mrs. j. NJ. Anthony, of Fort Scott
Kan, is visiting Mrs. ID. l.. Anthony at
10 East Elmira street
j. II. Polk, live stock agent of the
Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe railway
at Fort Worth, is at the Southern no
!, tel.
Mr.. Sam Levin, representative fol
Hahn Il Bro, has returned from Lar.
. edo and the Rio Grande country and
will spend the holidays at home.
Mrs. Albert NJ. Mccormick. of Beau
mont, is in the city, accompanied b,
her son, 10 spend the holidays with he
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ID. Quasso.
Master Arthur Blair, son of DIR. H
A. Blair, arrived in the city last nigh
from Austin, where he attended st
Edwards college, and will spenC
Christmas with his parents on Eas
Commerce street. DR.. Blair is prou,
J OF his sons record of 100 points mad,
l in a recent competition at college.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23
Peaches Once Poison.

The peach was originally poisoned
almond. Its fruity parts were used to
poison arrows, and for that purpose
were introduced into Persia. Trans
plantation and cultivation have not
only removed its poisonous qualities,
but turned it into the delicious fruit
we now enjoy.-Chicago Tribune.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23

Mr.. Skinflint Ito stranger who has
saved him from drowning)-My dear,
good friend, I'll never forget you as
long as l live. Come up to my shop
and get some nice. clean, dry clothes.
I'll let you have them as cheap as any
body.-Tit-Bits
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23
Lost Treasure Found

Last winter a postal box containing
$4,000 in gold, silver and paper money
was lost on n train near Sigmaringen.
Germany. 1t was supposed it had
fallen into the river, but several weeks
OF dredging did not recover it. A few
weeks ago some worllmen found it i'm
bcdded in the mud of u canal leading
into the Danube.-N. Y. Sun.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23
Retired from the Ranks.

Wallace-What is the reason Johnny
isn't wearing his Little Defender"
badge any more?
Mrs. Wallace-He doesn't seem to be
so fond of ministering TO dumb animals
since he put poor, little. half-frozen
bee in his pocket to get it warm
Cincinnati ENQUIRER.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23
WE LEAD THE FOLLOWERS.

And are selling out our entire stock
at actual cost. We have no marked
cost. but invite comparison of
goods and prices. We can do you good.
Sullivan Shoe Co. II % St
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-23

Nose Yallerton-I think youh sistah
am very chic.
Melinda Mokeby (angrily)-D' yoh
mean TO 'sinuate dat she looks like a
hen Puck.