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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-12-10
A Correction.

We are requested to state that
Messrs. Henry and Frank Vida were
not hosts at the luau given at Pauoa
on Wednesday night as stated in the
morning paper. Neither was the
luau given at the residence OF Mrs.
Mana, but at place adjoining her
premises.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-12-10

One of the most important posi-
tions under the judiciary is that Of
District Magistrate for Honolulu.
The man holding that Office should
be familiar not alone with the lam
guage and customs OF the Hawaiians
but with the individuals who are
brought before him. He should
understand the peculiarities Of the
Asiatic sinners, whom he is to deal
with and fully realize the persecu-
tions to which they frequently are
victims. He should know the
general tendency Of our Portuguese
citizens of bringing their little
neighborly quarrels into court and
then he should be Of an even tenn
per, willing to" listen to the COM
plants of poor and rich alike, and
administ ering, according to the
merits OF the cases, punisments lec-
lures, or advice as he in his wisdom
end proper for the different occa-
sions.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-12-10

"Doppelbrau," on draft is the
finest beer 10 town. 1t is on tap at
the ROYAL Saloon, aud is pronounced
a very healthy and refreshing tonic
hy all conoisseurs.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-12-10

A correspondent enquiries, whether
it is fact that the Captain Of the
Mounted Patrol "docks" his men,
when sickness compels them to stay
away from duty, and he wants to
know where the money deducted
from the mems salaries 60 to. Our
correspondent could have learned
all the facts if he had enquired from
the police authorities, as easily as
we can. The captain OF the mount
ed patrol has no more to do with
the payment of his suhordinates'
wages than he has with the pay
rolls of any other department, The
Marshal has recently established a
rule that police officers who fail to
appear when duty calls them, and
who cannot show sufficiently valid
reasons for taking a day of" will
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-12-10

Cricket match tomorrow between
Baseban men with two bowlers and
the II. G, G. 1t should be most
interesting match and one to at
Tract a large crowd.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-12-10

Other magistrates would have sem
tenced the young fellow to pay
fine for which the whole family
would have been obliged to work,
and when the clouds of anger had
passed they would all be sorry over
the unnecessary loss OF ten or
twenty hard earned dollars. Judge
Wilcox suspended sentence and
made little address which brought
tears of "reminiscences into the eyes
even of the Deputy Marshal. The
Judge told the two young people
that when he was a nice small boy
many years ago-he put his little
pantsies on every Sunday and went
to listen TO his Sunday. school teach
ers. The thing which was mostly
impressed on his mind and else
where, the Judge now desired to i'm
press on the brothers and sisters and
all people whose relations should
make them kind and forgiving, but
who wish to bring their domestic
troubles irto his court. 1t was the
following beautiful nursery rhyme
which he hoped they would always
repeat when row was eminent:
Birds in their little nests agree
Aud tits a fearsome sight
When children OF one family
Fall out and scoId and fight.
Let dogs delight
To bark and bite
For tits heir nature too
Let bears and lions growl and fight
For God has made them so.
But children, you should never let
Your angry passions rise,
Your little hands were never made
To tear each other eyes"
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-12-10

Extraordinary bargains in Ladies
Muslin Underwear this week at N. S.
Sachs.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-12-10

Don't forget that the regimental
trophy shoot opens up on the Goth
inst.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-12-10

not be paid for the time they do not
work. Only the Marshal, his deputy
and the Senior Captain can "dock"
the men.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-12-10

we'll and had a great deal of per-
sonal experience 10 regard to his
insulting and intolerable conduct.
He sympathized with the haole who
had only given the fellow what he
deserved aud who was discharged.
The kauaka didn't like the outcome
of the affair and gave the Judge
some Clip" while leaving the Court
room. He was immediately called
back and ordered locked up until he
had learned respect for the Court
or got rid OF his jag
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-12-10
TOPICS 0f TBE DAY,

On Christmas Day, when she
arrives in port, the City OF Peking
will he nn her one hundredth voy-
age, her century run in fact. This
will afford our people an oppor-
tunity to give her a warm reception
and to mark their appreciation of
the services rendered to the country
and port by the great ocean liners.
Let someone interested get a move
on, form a reception Committee,
borrow the band, steal few flowers
and roll down to the wharf a few
barrels OF beer as Christmas greet
ing to the staunch vessel.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-12-10

We will mention another instance:
A family OF young half-whiteA live
happily together in their home in
town. row occurred between one
of the sisters and brother. 1t was
over triAing matter The brother
was painting one Of the rooms, but
evidently no. being an artist he laid
himself open to the criticism of his
sister, who said that she objected to
having one room painted in three
colors. We all know the sensitive
ness of artists. This one didn't rush
into print to call his critic an idiot.
He rushed at his sister, choked her
and knocked Der about. She got
angry-and warrant And the
twain appeared before Judge Will
cox, who listened to the tale unfold
ed with great deal Of patience.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-12-10

In Judge Wilcox the Government
has secured a magistrate who fills
the billet in most unexceptionable
manner and who commands the ad.
miration and respect of the commu-
nifty at large, as we'll as the conf
denee OF the "svil doers" who are
brought before him, and who know
that they will get justice admins
tered in manner which makes them
feel that the punishment meted out
to them in fatherly manner by the
magistrate is for their own good.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-12-10

A haole was arrested for having
administered a severe thrashing to
a native man who appeared before
his honor with a rather battered
face and A. l. jag. The haole who
seemed to be decent, quiet fellow
admitted that he did hit the kanaka
but claimed that he was greatly
provoked by the insulting language
and conduct of the complainant.
The Judge looked pleasantly at the
haole and said that he CHE judge
knew the battered gentleman very
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-12-10

1t is interesting to spend few
hours in Judge Wilcox's Court and
observe the way in which he dis
poses OF those who have fallen into
the clutches OF he law (snd of their
attorneys) A few examples will
show that the Judge knows his
business.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-13

The Knight of Aimes.

Here lies in peaceful rest the Knight of Aimes,
The first and foremost in the courtly dance,
Who in the tilt and jouSt and knightly games,
Could use with greatest skill the pike and lance.
4 Red Cross knight was he by Richard led,
And scarce was Saladin a braver foe.
But many a noble Moslem heart had bled
Ere he, the flower of England's brave, laylow.
To none had Richard more affection lent;
None was by squire and page more idolized.
And none received more brilliant glaDces bent
From eyes whose favor other knights had priced
But still he served them all yet worshipped none,
Was courteous to servant, maid and dame;
And ever, when they told of battles won,
They mingled praise with his illustrous name.
Until courier, riding to the court,
Told of new troubles in the Holy Land.
The Moslem horde now hold Jeruslem's fort;
Haste! Snatch the town from their impious hand
And soon King Richard led his troops away,
And of his kng hts Aimes still was first and best,
Till as they stormed the fort one glorious day,
An arrow qulvered in his gallant breast.
They buried him within the Holy Place,
1t may be Christ's own feet had trodden there:
And many tear wet many grim, hard face,
AS Cnur de Leon o'er him said prayer.
Now mould'rin is the wooden cross they raised,
But dainty daisies nestle where he lies,
Bow low their heads as though their God they
praised,
And murmur soft their rustling lullabies.
Bessie Gaynor, aged IA years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-13
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill a bottle or common glass with
urine and let it stand twenty-four hours
a sediment or settling indicates an un-
healthy condition of the kidneys.
When urine stains linen it is positive
evidence of kidney trouble. Too fire.
quent desire to urinate or pain in the
back, is also convincing proof that the
kidneys and bladder are out of order.
WHAT TO DO.
There is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed, that DIR. Kilmer' s
Swamp Root, the great kidney remedy
fulfils every wish in relieving pain in
the back, kidneys, liver, bladder and
every part Of the urinary passages. 1t
corrects inability to hold urine and
scalding pain in passing it, or bad effects
following use Of liquor, wine or beer.
and overcomes that unpleasant neces-
sity of being compelled to get up many
times during the night to urinate. The
mild and extraordinary effect Of Swamp
Roog is soon realized. 1t stands the
highest for its wonderful cures Of the
most distressing cases. If you need a
medicine you should have the best.
Sold by druggists, price fifty cents and
one dollar You may have a sample
bottle and pamphlet both sent free by
mail. Mention Wood County Reporter
and send your address to DR.. Kilmer q
Co. ,Binghamton, n. \. The proprie-
tors of this paper guarantee the genu-
ineEess Of this offer. Apr.15y1
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-13
Advance Guard of a New Colony.

Under above heading the Seattle
Daily Times, of May 7, prints the fol-
lowing paragraph, which is taken from
a copy sent home to Mr.. Kells by his
son, Arvin:
"Orrin Gray of Grand Rapids, Wood
County, Wis. is in Seattle at the head
of party of fifteen young men, who
are on their way to the Yukon. They
are the advance guard of small colony
who so to Alaska this year from Wood
county. They sent two men into the
country last year and have secured a
number of claims near Dawson City,
which is forty-fve miles above Fort
Cody. They will take the overland
route from Juno, leaving on the next
Alaska steamer. They bring their out
fit with them, excepting provisions,
which will be purchased in Juno.
Grey is an old soldier and mined in
California in 1S49 The rest of their
party will leave the east in about two
weeks"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-13
Squad No. 2.

Another company of fortune hunters
from the twin cities took leave this
week for the treasure gardens of Alaska
They are a sturdy set and were well
equipped for roughing it and thoroughly
prepared for overland travel. This
squad will 60 as far as Juno over the
same route traversed by the first dele
cation, viz: Starting on the Green Bay
& Western toward st. Paul, thence to
Seattle, and by boat to Juno. They
will spend about a week at juneau
casting for bearings, then commence the
pack to the interior hoping to reach
their ultimate destination the fore part
of July.
A large crowd of friends gathered at
the depot Wednesday forenoon to start
the boys off cheerful and great many
long, earnest hand shakes were noticed.
A snap shot picture of the group was
taken at the station, including their
baggage. boxes, packing kits, guns, etc.
Everybody wished them good luck and
we said good bve to Messrs. Frank r.
Houston, Rube Lyons, Walter Gardner,
Henry Painter, R. A. Dunaven, L. E.
Dunaven, Milton Miller, Fred Jorgenson
and Fred Kyes, Of Merrill. That
makes a representation of eighteen out
of our community. Who's next?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-13
Searching for the Murderer.

The Wausau Record gives the follow
ing facts in regard to the search for the
tramp who caused the death of Fred
Meyers, of Marshfield:
At this writing the tramp who muir
dered Fred Meyers at Marshfield has
not been taken. into custody. Chief
Pierce and F. E. Charter left Thursday
for Mosinee where the man who was
seen by Charter was last heard of.
From Mosinee they went to the Half
Breed Settlement, but could find no
trace of him in that vicinity. They then
returned to Mosinee and drove out
twelve miles toward Marshfield on the
Marshfeld road. Here they found q
farmer who had seen man, answering
the description Of the one they were
looking for, who was walking toward
Mosinee. They traced him to Halder
where he purchased suit Of blue over
alls and blouse. One mile from Hal
der he was given his dinner by farmer.
Three miles farther on he ate supper
with another farmer. The next morn
ing he applied to S. Kronenwetter for
breakfast, and when offered a "hand
out" refused to acceptit. From Kronen
wetter's he went into the pines, evil
IDENTIFY waiting for train to slow up at
the crossing of the G. M. & st. P. rail-
way with the Joseph Dessert Co.'s log
g!ng road. From there he headed for
Wausau, continuing until about one
mile this side of Flanner when he met
crew of section men of whom he in
quired the time. He then retraced his
steps. At Flanner he was picked up by
Mr.. Charter who took him to Mosinee,
and let him out of his buggy at the foot
of the hill near Joseph Desserts office,
the tramp stating that he would 60 to
the office and endeavor to secure work.
When last seen at Mosinee he was head
ing for the woods as fast as his legs
could carry him. He was next seen at
Beams Eddy. All day Friday they ran
across people who had seen him, and at
O'Clock in the afternoon they were
only thirty minutes behind him, he
having passed the post office at Moon
only half au hour before their arrival,
going toward the Little Eau Pleine.
They continued the search until dark
when they returned 20 Mosinee and had
a guard placed on the bridge to watch
it during the night. The next morning
they returned to Moon and spent Sat-
urday securing the country in that
vicinity, assisted by couple of half
breeds, who were familiar with every
nook and corner in that neck of the
woods, but were unable to get any fur
ther trace of him, and returned to Wau-
sau Saturday evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-13

Just why the poor commissioners and
court house committee should have the
right to audit bills and have them paid
while other county officers are denied
that privilege, is a question the people
want the county board to answer. They
all give bonds and are similarly liable
for any shortcomings.
The county should adopt some uni
form method of paying her bills and let
everybody come under that rule The
printers are willing to submit their bills
to any authorized committee for in
spection, but they need their pay more
often than once year. We notice that
the lawyers receive their pay from the
county promptly without going before
the honorable county board. If the
members of the board were obliged to
wait until the regular annual session in
November for their pay and mileage,
they would appreciate the full value OF
waiting.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-13
Telephone Decision.

The patrons of the Wood County
Telephone Co. have no cause for alarm
over the late decision. sustaining the
Berliner patent While we have not
yet been able to secure copy of the
decision. all reports agree that the
court did not pass on the merits of the
patent, but only on the question as to
whether the Bell company was guilty
of fraud in procuring it. Even if the
Berliner patent had been sustained on
its merits, we are not using the Berliner
transmitter. Ours is the Milde trans
mitter, German patent, owned and
controlled in this country by the
Standard Co., from which we
hold an indemnifying bond to protect
us against any prosecution for infringe
ment, if any such claim should be made.
]. 4. GAYNoR,
Prest. w. c. Tel. Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-13
AS Others See 1t.

The Tomah Advertiser said it we'll in
its last issue as follows:
''There is a strong movement on foot
to consolidate the cities of Grand Rap
ids and Centralia under the municipal
government, two of the most promising
of the small cities of the state This is
certainly, in appearance to the outside
observer, laudable undertaking, as the
two have identical natural advantages
that cannot be distinguished by such a
change, and that will rebound more
fully to the benefit of the communities
after becoming one in community of
feeling and governmental control. To
be sure in the consolidation there must
be some sacrifices made on the part of
each municipality, and the feeling that
such is the case will be likely to hamper
the supporters of the movement; but,
nevertheless, the advantages 10 accrue
should not be lost sight of, and should
be of sufficient weight to overrule all
opposition"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-13
County Board.

Considerable criticism is offered on
account of the action of the county
board in the manner they have Of trans
acting the county's business. In some
particulars the criticism is justifable.
For instance, they met last Thursday,
reelected James K. P. Hiles, chair
man, znd passed a resolution allowing
the printers so per cent. of the bills on
file with the county clerk. The print
ers had already waited nearly SIX
months on part of these bills. Why
not audit them IN full? Persons doing
work under the order of poor commits
sioners and court house committees re-
ceiye their pay when the work is done.
Why should the printers wait six
months for so per cent. aid twelve
months for the remaining 80 per cent?
There is no justice or common sense in
requiring the people who do work for
the county to be obliged to wait twelve
months for their pay. An auditing
committee should be appointed with
authority to pass upon claims and allow
them every sixty days or else the board
should meet twice year and pass upon
all claims. There is remedy and the
board can find it if they only will. We,
for one, were glad to receive 81 per
cent. of our bills, yet we cannot see
any good excuse for the board, after
going to the expense Of $17S.76 to con-
vene, that they should not have re-
NAMED in session long enough to audit
all bills fled against the county. The
additional expense of one or two days
session would have been slight. We
append list of the members and the
amount each one drew for the service
randerad the nouptv at the last session
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-13
Going to Alaska.

DR.. Frank Houston, who has b cen
visiting friends in the CITY the past few
days, returned to his home in Grand
Rapids last eveningt to get ready for a
long journey he is about to make. On
the thirteenth of this month he starts
for Alaska to spend a couple of years
prospecting. He will be accompanied
by his relative, Rube Lyon, a brother
of DR.. Russell Lyon of this city. DR..
Houston has long had this tri p in mind.
Like many other young men he has
caught the gold fever and has resolved
to give up the practice of dentistry for
awhile and to spend few years rough
ing it. He also thinks that, having
spent the past fourteen years in work
which kept him constantly within doors,
a few years of active life in the open
air will be very beneficial to him. Be-
fore commencing the study of dentistry
Frank lived in Wausau where his friends
are numberless. For the past year or
so he has been connected with the
Chicago College of Dental Surgery as
one of the instructors and he gave up
his connection with that institution only
a few weeks ago. The craze to go to
the gold mines of Alaska Is almost as
general as the gold fever Of 40 was and
several Grand Rapids people have gone
to Alaska during the past year. This
was great lnducement to DR.. Houston
to go there and in his departure we all
wish him every success. s.-Wausau Pilot.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-13
Another Version of Alaska.

The Marshfield Demokrat, a German
newspaper published at the other end
Of the county, prints in its issue of Nav
6 a short interview taken from the
Seebote) held with gentleman who
had very recently returned from the
gold regions of Alaska. His words may
be of interest in our city at the present
time. AS we'll as we could translate it,
the gentleman says:
There is gold in Alaska. probably a
great amount of it, but for the price of
all the gold in that entire country l
would not want to live there. In sum-
mer time prevails dreadful heat. and
mosquitoes exist in such multitudes and
with such craving appetites that men
and animals are scarcely sure of their
lives. In winter the thermometer goes
down to 80, yes, frequently to so below
zero; dish.artening even the sturdiest
and most weather hardened men. Dur
ing spring and fall seasons terrible togs
torment the natives like plagL5, and
these fogs carry with them all kinds of
fevers and diseases as numerous as are
the trees in the great Alaska forest
This sounds, of course, altogether diff
ferent than is pictured by conscience
less agents who seek to coax and lure
the unknowing to Alaska. What hon
est labor, perseverance, steadiness
and spirit of enterprise is unable to
make in Northwestern United States,
where nature is considered so richly
and abundantly to have provided
chances, is certainly not to be found
anywhere else"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-13
Philosophy i'm Life.

On the wall of Senator Chandlers
committee room hangs little sheet OF
paper with some epigrammatic SEN
tences in the senator's own handwrit-
ting. They dispense good enough ad-
vice to warrant their transfer. Here
they are:
Fulfill existing promises before max
ing new promises.
Pay your own debts before borrowing
money to lend to others to enable them
to pay their debts.
Bear your own burdens first; after
that try to help carry those of other
people.
Senator Chandler says that in these
sentences is bound up pretty nearly all
the philosophy in life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-13
Farmers Institutes for ISo7-oS.

University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wis,
May 10, 1897.
Farmers or public spirited business
men who wish to secure an institute in
their locality during the winter season
of 1S97-9S should send to this office fol
blank petition and letter of information
The sooner all petitions are in the bet.
ter, as the earliest applications will re-
ceive the most favorable consideration
Address all communications to
GEO. MCKERRow, Supt.,
Madison, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-13
How to Treat a Wife.
From Pacific Health Journal.)

(From PacIhc Health JOurnaL)
First, get wife; second, be patient.
You may have great trials and perplex-
tiles in your business, but do not there
fore, carry to your home a cloudy or
contracted brow. Your wife may have
trials. which, though of less magnitude,
may be hard for her to bear. A kind
word, tender look, will do wonders in
chasing from her brow all clouds of
gloom.-To this we would add always
keep a bottle of Chamberlajn's Cough
Remedy IN the house. 1t is the best
and is sure to be needed sooner or later.
Your wife will then know that you
really care for her and wish to protect
her health. For sale by F. l.. Steib &
Co.