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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-03-03
BUDDhA'S PREGEPTS
An UnchIi>tithlikG Attack Upon
Japanese.
A Correspondent BUSHES to the De-
fense and Illustrates the Beauties
of tho Reviled of Religion
Many Millions.


1t is due to the protested followers
of the "meek and lowly One" il
from no higher motives, that the
dominant faith be accorded the full
est reverence and respect, the fact
should not be lost sight Of that those
protesting religious convictions APP
parently antagonistic to Christian
ity are entitled TO equal considera-
ton, and their rites and ceremonies
to as great reverence and respect.
Religious equality must be funda
mental principle of the common
wealth, otherwise disaster will sure
! ly follow. One can scarcely believe
it possible that in the waning days
OF the 10Th century, vulgar and Of
fensiye references to any religious
order could find their way into a
public print. Yet it has remained
to good, Christian, liberal Honolulu,
the favored child OF the "much-
favored" missionary, to witness the
first innovation of such a nature, SO
far as the information OF the writer
goes.
For the benefit Of those RESPONSE
BILE for this latest outrage upon the
finer feelings and impulses of large
number of our law abiding neigh
bors the following beautiful pass
ages and precepts are quoted from
the sacred writings which make up
the moral code of these people
ITO cease from all sin, to get vir-
tue, to cleanse ones own heart this
is the doctrine of Budha."
Rules for those who pursue reli-
gious life include the following pro-
hibitions-"o murder, OF theft, OF
unchastity, of lying, of drunken
ness"
"Never in this world does hatred
cease by hatred-hatred ceases by
love; this is always nature"
Let us live happily, not hating
those who hate u.s."
"Let man overcome evil by kind
ness, evil by good, y y the
stingy by gift, the liar by truth
a Some Buddhist Beatitudes" rur
! thus:
A deva speaks
"Many angels and many men
Have held various things blessings
4 When they were yearning for happi
ness,
Do thou declare to us the Chic
Good"
Buddha answers
o mot to serve the foolish,
8 But to serve the wise;
y To honor those worthy of honor;
This is the greatest blessing.
u "Much insight and education,
>. Self control and pleasant speech,
And whatever word is we'll spoken
u This is the greatest blessing.
l. support ldbnoT anu ulOUuoT,
;, To cherish wife and child,
t To follow peaceful calling;
8 This is the greatest blessing.
"To bestow aims and live righteously
II To give help to kindred,
y Deeds which cannot be blamed;
l. This is the greatest blessing.
n 4
$ Reverence and lowliness,
10 Contentment and gratitude,
The hearing Of the Law at due sea
sons;
% This is the greatest blessing,
1t "To be longsufering and meek,
r To associate with the tranquil,
', Religious talk at due seasons;
'. This is the greatest blessing.
ID y #
"Beneath the stroke of LIES change
10 The mind that shameth not,
80 Without grief or passion and secure
IN This is the greatest blessing
Goa oxo... Ia, ;,,u,no,b1a
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-03-03

Cricketers can practice this after
noon in town about o'clock with
members OF the Regiment team.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-03-03

The Anchor has many and divers
attractions for its guests at its popu-
lar luncheon table. Homelike and
clean is the cooking, and any bever
age you may call for is pure, refresh
ing and wholesome.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-03-03

The Advertiser has added Mr.. A..
Adams OF the Providence Rhode ISL
and Journal to its staff.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-03-03

Charles Vessels, engineer at Eva,
has been presented with handsome
gold watch and chain by the en-
ployees on the owe Of his departure
for the United States.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-03-03

Figured Art Muslins, in newest
designs, Is cents per yard at Kerr's.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-03-03

A dinner and dance at the Hotel
this evening for the delectation OF
tourists.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-03-03

Blondin, the famous tight rope
walker, who crossed several times
Niagara on the wire rope, is dead.
He made several fortunes which he
successfully lost in speculations.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-03-03

Lenten Services at st. Andrews
Cathedral at 5:10 this afternoon.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-03-03

There would now appear to be no
doubt but that the Portuguese
Company will retire en- @sasse from
the Government forces, The dis
satisfaction existing among that i'm
portant and influential body of our
citizens against the Government is
said TO be very great,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-03-03

p. L. Weaver, Jr., OF San Fran
cisco has Joined w. II. Castle in his
law office. He is nephew of The late
Gen. S. G. Armstrong and a grand
son of the late DR.. Richard Arm
strong.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-03-03

Read "Yankee Cads" on the out
side pages, to learn the manner Of
conducting the campaign as con-
Quoted by Press Agent Lorrin
Thurston on behalf OF the annex
ationists.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-03-03

The Road Club last evening elect
ed the following new members:
George Angus, @. E. Moore, l..
Livingston, e. r. Paris, A. w. Pear
son, DR.. Wayson and @. X. Hyde.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-03-03

Read the change in the City Feet
Stores advertisement.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-03-03

Money Saved by doing your shop
ping at N. S Sachs
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-03-03
LEWIS & CO.,
Fort Street. GROCERS Tel. 24O
LOST.

POSTAL SAVINGS BANK PASS BOOK
l. No. 2407, in the name OF John Kaluhi,
in trust for Maraea Kahai has been lost,
Finder will receive reward by leaving
the same at this office. 463-lw
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-03-03

Band on the Executive grounds
this afternoon.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-03-03

Eighty-one inch Brown Cotton
Sheeting at 16 cents per yard at
Kerr's.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-03-03

The Punahou Y. M. @, A, have
elected the following officers; Presi-
dent, Walter Monroe; vice president
II. A. Kluegel; recording and cor
responding secretary, Charles w.
Ahfook, and treasurer, Allan w.
Judd. The association was founded
by Mr.. John II. Mott
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-03-03

Ladies' day at the Pacific Tennis
Club.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-03-03
LOCAL AND GENERAL News.

Bsdspreads from 81 each at Kerr'e.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-03-03

The regular meeting of the Leilani
Boat Club will be held at the Ha-
waiian Hotel this "wednesday even.
ing at 1880 o'clock, Every member
is requested to be present as matters
of importance will come up for dis
cussion pertaining to the boat house
site in the harbor.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-03-03

Although the attendance at the
Choral Club last evening was not as
large as desired. Prof. Yarndley
rehearsed the Hallelujah chorus and
other selections. Minister Cooper
thought there was no reason to feel
discouraged at the small attendance.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-03-03

We are now in Lent. Our local
aristocracy must abhor and eschew
balls, routs, picnic riots, amateur
dramatic performances, new bonnets,
bell-less bikes, and Cooper must
dress the band in black and give us
only funereal music.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-03-03
LOST.

DosTAL SAVINGS BANK BOOK NO.
il lisa.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-03-03

noon in town about 4 o'clock with
members Of the Regiment team.
New Spring Goods, latest designs
in Organdies, French Muslins, Dimi-
ties, and Lawns at N. S. Sachs
Buffalo Beer, half and half, with
the best of ambrosial brews rule at
the Pacific Saloon. The checks are
transferable at the Royal and Cos
mopolitan.
Miss Coruwell left for Waikapu
last evening. George Fairchild re-
turned to Kauai, and Capt. Zim mers
and Lieut. Monroe left for Maui n
Salvation Army matters.
Charles Vessels, engineer at Eva,
has been presented with a handsome
gold watch and chain by the en-
ployees on the owe OF his departure
for the United States.
Blondin, the famous tight rope
walker, who crossed several times
Niagara on the wire rope, is dead.
He made several fortunes which he
successfully lost in speculatious.
The Road Club last evening elect
ed the following new members:
George Angus, @. E. Moore, |.
Levingston, e. r. Paris, A. w. Pear
son, DR.. Wayson and @. X. Hyde.
P.L. Weaver, Jr., OF San Fran
cisco has Joined w. r. Castle in his
law office He is nephew of he late
Gen. S. @. Armstrong and a grand
son Of the late DR.. Richard Arm
strong.
Read "Yankee Cads" on the out
side pages, to learn the manner OF
conducting the campaign as con-
Quoted by Press Agent Lorrin
Thurston on behalf OF the annex
ationists.
Charles Molteno, the popular
barber, is now located with G..
Somma at the handsome European
Parlors, Merchant near Fort, and
will be pleased to see his old-time
friends.
Among the members Of the Bar
who left yesterday to attend the
Kauai circuit were Judge A. w.
Garter, A. G. M. Robertson, Antoine
Rosa, j. A. Magoon, G. A Davis and
@. r, Dement,.
The Anchor has many and divers
attractions for its guests at its popu-
lar luncheon table. Homelike and
clean is the cooking, and any bever
age you may call for is pure, refresh
ing and wholesome.
Although the attendance at the
Choral Club last evening was not as
large as desired Prof. Yarndley
rehearsed the Hallelujah chorus and
other selections. Minister Cooper
thought there was no reason to feel
discouraged at the small attendance.
We are now in Lent. Our local
aristocracy must abhor aud eschew
balls, routs, picnic riots, amateur
dramatic performances, new bonnets,
bell-less bikes, and Cooper must
dress the band in black and give us
only funereal music.
The regular meeting OF the Lellani
Boat Club will be held at the Ha-
waiian Hotel this "wednesday even.
ing at 1880 o'clock, Every member
is requested to be present as matters
of importance will come up for dis
cussion pertaining to the boat house
site in the harbor
The Punahou Y. M. @. A. have
elected the following officers; Pres-
dent, Walter Monroe; vice, president
II. A. Kluegel; recording and cor
responding secretary, Charles w.
Ahfook, and treasurer, Allan w.
Judd. The association was founded
by Mr.. John II. Mott
There would now appear to be no
doubt but that the Portuguese
Company will retire en- masse from
the Government forces, The dis
satisfaction existing among that i'm
portant and influential body of our
citizens against the Government is
said to be very great,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-09-24
New improvements Ordered.

The board of public works reported
in favor of the curbing and guttering
of Main street between Second and
Fourth streets, the cost being esti-
mated at 81 900, all of which will be
assessed upon the property benefited.
The work was not petitioned for by a
majority of the property owners.
On motion of Aid. Fowler, the re-
port was adopted and the board will
advertise for bids.
The board reported that it had
awarded the contract for the grading
of West Eigth street to John Mccall,
at his bid, $949.
On motion of Aid, Fowler the award
was approved.
The board reported in favor of the
matchmaking of the alley in block
fourteen, at cost of 800, the cost to
be assessed upon the property bene-
fitted. The report was adopted, and
board ordered to advertise for bids.
Aid. Fowler brought up the matter
of two cross walks at the triangle at
the corner of Lincoln, Parsons and S.
Fourth streets, and moved that they
be put in. This was carried. The
walks were petitioned for several
weeks ago, and aggregate sixty feet in
length
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-09-24

lights to private consumers for fifteen
cents per thousand watts.
Dated this 18th day of September,
A. D. 1897.
By L. PATTERSON, President and R.
E. BROWN, secretary.
Aid. Peterson moved that the COM
munication be referred to the light
ing committee.
Aid. Bradley thought that this was
unnecessary and was only intended to
delay matters. He had a resolution
which he would like to offer instead.
Aid. Peterson said that this letter
had not been before the committee,
was new matter and all the points
could not be grasped at once.
Aid. Bradley offered an amend
ment that the committee report dur
ing the meeting, and this was accept
ed and the motion carried.
The street committee recommend
ed the postponement Of the building
of sidewalk on the southerly. side of
Poplar street from B to A streets. A
remonstrance against the walk was
received, and the report of the COM
mittee was accepted.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-09-24
Ordinances Go Through.

The ordinance granting the Mil
waukee road the right to construct a
spur track to the rear of the building
of the L. Patterson Mercantile Com
pany was given it's second reading
and was adopted without opposition.
The ordinance allowing frame lum-
Der sheds to be constructed if com
pletely covered with sheet iron or
other metal was given it's second
reading.
Aid. Zimmerman opposed the Or
dinance and said.that the council had
refused similar requests, among others
being the request of the Milwaukee
road in regard to its depot. The shed
proposed to be built was one by W.
M. Farr near the corner of Front
and Mulberry streets.
Mr.. Farr appeared and advocated
the ordinance, and said that 'such
buildings were constructed in all
cities, and brick building would not
answer the purpose.
The ordinance was adopted, Aid.
Zimmerman voting "no."
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-09-24
Madison Avenue, Again.

D. P. Hayes wanted to know what
the city is going to do with Madison
avenue. There is horse power in
the avenue, and some work there by
the street force is necessary. He
understood that the MankaaO Stone
and Lime Co. is going to apply to the
district court for deed to the prop
erty by right of adverse possession.
City Attorney Pau stated that the
trouble is between Jordan & Hayes
and the Mankato Stone and Lime Co,
If the street is blocked, the city can
remedy that. The Mankato Stone
and Lime Co, cannot get deed by
right of adverse possession.
Mayor Pau said that Mr.. Hayes
should make complaint.
Mr.. Hayes said that he had done so
twice to the mayor and nothing bad
been done.
Aid. Bradley said that it was time
for the city to clear the street. He
moved that the city attorney be Or
dered to prepare resolution direct
ing that suit be brought to clear
the street, and to report it at the
next meeting. This went through.
A recess was taken to allow the
lighting and printing committees to
get together. The recess lasted an
even hour, from ten to eleven o'clock.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-09-24
More Rubber Boots.

The bills were allowed, including
$24. Is for rubber boots.
Aid. Fritz said he did not under
stand the boot deal.
Aid. Adams said that the hunting
season opens soon.
Aid. Fowler said that the board of
public works could report only two
pairs of boots on hand.
City Recorder Brown suggested that
the rest were on feet.
Inspector Halstead said that the
boots do not last long.
One bill was for $40 for burying
hogs, and Health Officer Hielscher
stated that Chas. Smith had buried 80
dead hogs, found on the river bank
Whether they had foated down or
been hauled there, he did not know.
The street pay roll amounted to
S35O.3O, and water works S68.S9.
Aid. Fowler said that he had a lit
tie kick to make on the finance COM
mittee for not seeing whether the
acquisitions and pay rolls coincide.
They do not coincide, which thwarts
the object of the acquisitions system.
1t was midnight and the other
aldermen were in hurry to go home,
and further debate was shut off by
the passage of a motion to adjourn.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-09-24

council should look at the street first.
Aid. Adams said that everybody
knew where the street was. He didn't
think that all of the money to be ex-
pended should 60 into the Fourth,
Fifth and Sixth wards. If anybody
didn't know where the street was it
was time he got acquainted with
"Dutchtown".
Aid. Fritz stated that petition
signed by nearly all the property
owners along the proposed street had
been presented asking for the i'm
prov ement. He favored the improve
ment, as it would greatly add to the
appearance and value of the property
along this street and at the same-time
would give much needed outlet from
Widells stone quarries.
The motion was carried and the re
port of the board was adopted, and
the board instructed to secure bids,
Aids. Bradley and Zimmerman voting
mo"
Aid. Fritz offered resolution de-
claring the FREE PRESS Printing
Co. the public printer of the city and
the MANKATo DAILY FREE PRESS the
official newspaper of the city. The
resolution was referred to the print
ing committee and city attorney to
report at the meeting.
Aid. Zimmerman said that G.. M.
Phillips & Son had notified the COM
mittee on fire department that they
would not board one of the fire teams
longer. Assistant Lulsdorf had been
to St. Paul and found that one team
can be kept at the city hall at an ex-
penditure of 800 to put the hall in
shape.
Aid. Zimmerman said that Con.
tractor Hayes wants the Silver ravine
road closed to travel for month, un-
til the work is done. The Bunker
hill road is in good condition for
travel. He moved that the road be
shut off, and this was carried.
Engineer Thompson said that the
plan called for a place for walk on
each side, and a walk only on the up
per side at present. The other walk
will not be built for years. The con-
tractor and county had agreed to
change the plan to have no place for
a walk on the lower side but twenty
five per cent more slope. He would
iketo have the council agree to this.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-09-24

return along Cherry street and said
that he would follow them. The
strangers were sitting down and as
they saw the officers they said moth
ing to the young ladies, but the latter
pointed the fellows out to the officer,
who arrested them on the charge of
disorderly conduct. They gave the
names of Stephen Huntly and Geo.
Craver, and the officer states that
they had the appearance of having
been drinking. Their case has been
set for Thurtday, at 1000 a. M, and
another charge may be brought
against them. They deny the charge.
The city attorney will investigate the
matter in the meanwhile, and the
young fellows were released on their
own recognizance.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-09-24
GAVE IT UP.
Why the New Lighting Company
Made no Contest Saturday
Night.
The Distribution of the Additional
Forty Lights the Next
Step.

The representative of the proposed
Independent Electric, Light Co. at
tended the council meeting Saturday
night but had nothing to say. In
speaking of the matter today, Chas. j.
Macbeth stated that for some time
his company has seen that it was not
in it. When the bids were put in, he
said, it thought that all that was
necessary was to underbid tue old
company. but it afterwards found out
that it could not get the contract
under any circumstances.
In regard to the future, Mr.. Mac
beth said that nothing would be done,
either toward doing anything further
with the new company or contesting
the action of the council. While it
might be possible to enJoin the letting
of the contract, it would probably not
be done, although this would depend
upon what the other members of the
company said, with whom he had had
no conversation. Aid. Adams had
offered to vote for the new company
if three other votes were secured, but
that was impossible.
There is question when .the new
contract with the old company takes
effect. The resolution provides that
it shall take effect on the signing Of
the contract, while the bid asked for
thirty days in which to have the ad-
ditional lights placed and enter upon
the contract, which calls for fifty arcs
and one hundred incandescents. 1t is
likely that the new rates will 60 into
effect at once.
There will be six arcs and thirty
four incandescents to be distributed
about the city, and this will probably
be done at the next two meetings of
the council. The outskirts will ask
for most of the incandescents. 1t
has been suggested that Front street,
being the principle street of the city
and seen by all strangers, should be
well ,lighted, using an arc light at
each corner. At present the lights
on that street are two blocks apart.
There are several applications al
ready in for lights, and probably more
will be presented. The council should
not be too hasty in placing the lights,
but 50 distribute them that the great
est good will be done to the greatest
number. If wisely distributed, the
city will be well lighted for the next
five years to come.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-09-24
City Printer Named.

Aid. Bradley reported that the
printing resolution was satisfactory
to the printing committee. Aid.
Fritz moved that the resolution be
adopted. The vote stood, ayes, Aids.
Bradley, Fowler, Fritz, Zimmerman
and Petersen; no, Aid. Adams. De-
clared adopted.
Aid. Fowler moved that the change
in the plan in regard to the improve
ment of the Silver ravine road, men
toned earlier in the meeting, be ap.
proved.
Geo. W. Monks, City Engineer
Thompson and Contractor Hayes
caucused over the matter, and after
coming to an agreement the motion
was carried.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-09-24
Old Claim Allowed.

Aid. Adams brought up the claim
Of Messrs. Henlein and Lang for
gathering garbage, which has been
before the council for at least two
years. He would rather settle the
claim than 60 into law suit, as he
thought the claim a fair one. The
gentlemen were present with wit
nesses.
Aid. Fritz said that he had investi-
gated the matter and had come to the
conclusion that the bill is a just one
He moved to reconsider the action by
which the bill was disallowed at the
last meeting. This was carried with
out opposition.
One of the aldermen suggested that
the witnesses be heard, but Mayor
Pau said that this was no court.
Aid. Adams moved that the bill,
1874, be allowed, and this was carried,
five ayes, Aid. Zimmerman not vot-
ing.