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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-23

Mrs. w. w. Dimond returned by
the Coptic yesterday after short
visit to San Francisco. According
to California papers the lady will
return to San Francisco after the
divorce case, in which she is inter
ested, has been settled, and will ac-
cept a theatrical engagement. Mrs.
Dimond called yesterday afternoon
on her attorneys, Thurston g. Stan
ley and then took up her residence
at her husbands place at Waikiki.
This morning she endeavored to So
cure rooms at the Hawaiian Hotel
but found the famous hostelry over
crowded The divorce suit will be
heard at the February term of the
Circuit Court Some very sensa-
tional evidence is expected,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-23

To find beer to suit all tastes
Was not an easy battle.
But the Louvre won when it obtain
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-23

For once our Hawaiian shots
have been defeated, as the California
National Guardsmen won the 100
men contest by 95 points under
rather unfavorable conditions. Their
score amounted to 1854 and that Of
the Hawaiians to 1857. A promin-
emit sharpshooter suggested this
morning, that the uniformed mon
should have enlisted the aid Of
twenty of his men. And now for a
prompt presentation of the trophy
to the winning team.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-23

Plain Colored, Sateens all The
good shades, 15c. per yard at Kerr's
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-23

III Sharkey arrives on the Austria
liza the prospects are that he will
give a sparring exhibition. Our
missionary friends are invited to b.
present or take on the gloves.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-23

Dimities and French Muslins,
Plain and Dotted Swiss in all quail
ties at Kerr's.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-23

Ladies' Black Cotton Hose Fast
Black 81 % per dozen pairs al
Kerr's.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-23

Ladies Muslin Underwear at bar.
gain prices at N. S. Sachs, $40 Fort
street.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-23

Scotch Ginghams in stripes, checks
and plain colors, 15c. per yard at
Kerr's,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-23

Home lunch at the Anchor with
Rainier beer or other beverages
from IL 80 to l:30.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-20
THE ARGUS, SATURDAY. MARCH 20 1897.

Kiss her; I wouldnr IN public at least"
Perhaps he had reason for being disgust
ed and, then, perhaps he was little cnvi-
ous Anyway he seemed to be an imbit-
tered guard, ard perhaps he was SO with
reason, for all about him were people who
were taking fond lcavings of each other.
The mother and daughter were there,
and it seemed rs though they never could
bring themselves to part.
Over neer the baggage window stood .
well dressed man-and his wife. Tho wom-
an had tired, worn expression, az though
weary with the exertion Of getting ready
for the journey she was about to un6cr-
take. Near her upon the ground were
two or three satchels and handbags, and
the man looked toward them anxiousiy
and then at the clock, as though he had
an engagement to keep as soon as she was
safely on her way. When he had given
her long white ticket, q brass check and
some morey, he took up the satchels and
moved quickly toward the gateway. It
was fully ID minutes before the hour for
the departure of tho trsin, yet he did not
wait after he had seated her in one of the
compartments
After he had settled the baggage on the
floor he leaned toward his wife, gave her q
peck upon the lips, swallowed as though
taking pill and then went out of the chr.
She looked wistfUlly after him, but he did
not glance back, for hewas already late for
his appointment and almost ran down the
platform.
: In the section across from the neglected
wife sat young man and woman, who
were unconscious of every one in the train.
They sat and gazcd into each others eyes
and held the hands of each other tightly.
Every few minutes he would lean forward
and kiss her lovingly and tcnderly. A
small 10y in the section in front Of them
stood on the scat and looked in wonder
ment at their unconscious demonstrations.
But they did not know that any one else
was in the car. The girl was not at all
abashcd ut the affectionate farewell of the
young man, and followed him to the car
door and kissed him warmly several times,
never apparently seeing the conductor, who
stood with his hand uron the rail ready to
jump aboard, nor did she see the grinning
Porter. But even this farewell did not sat
isfy the young couple, fer the girl ran back
to her scat, oLcned the window, and, bend
ing far out, Ter lirs were kissed by her
sweetheart as the train began to slowly
Pull away
1t isn't often that men arc seen to caress
each other in an American depot, but this is
sometimes witnessed Ly the station officials
when a trainload oi foreigners comes in.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-20

and strung when we were once resolved.
We covered him with our pistols and tho
knife. My God, how his expression
changed in the lampliehti We told him at
peril Of his life to make no outcry, and
there was that in our fuces which lct him
know we were In earnest
"'What Is it you wishS' he said In Q thin
voice. Your money quick, your money!
Open the safep commanded. =.
'tAt that his face grew very white and
helpless and we led him over to the snfe.
It was five minutes-God, It seemed I'VE
years-bcfore he opened it. He fumbled,
he could not use his hands; but all the
time we kept him covered, listening to
ourselves breathe. At last the door swung
open and We were sure the sound was
heard oil over the village. While my
brother stood with the pistol glinting in
the old mans face I went hurricily
through the safe. A pile Of greenbacks,
500 when We came to count them up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-20

came to light Then my eye lit upon two
little drawers, and OWNED that they
contained money. I ran to where my
brother stood over the old man.
The keys of the drawersp Missed.
There is nothing in the drawers but
valuable papers, said the old man, and
could tell by the impatient tone he tried to
assume that he lied.
"Without n word, we tied his hands be-
hind him. Then we led the old man back
to the bedroom. There we bound him hand
and foot, tore strip of rag and bound it
over his eyes, then tied pocket handker-
chief over his mouth so tightly that he
groaned.
"'where are the kcys!' I said when he
could not sce
"'In q little department at the right,
he moaned through tho bantage.
1--WE knew that he spoke the truth. My
brother ran into the store. remained on
guard over the old man. could hear the
key rattle in the lock, then the jingle of
money. My brother had found more mon
ey. God, how it jingledi Then he came
running back. His eyes were blazing when
he said: There Is too much money! can
not carry 1t away. 1t Is metal
"My hand twitchcd. touched the dag
ger, and it burned me. Then closed my
eyes, drew out the keen, strong, three edged
blade and held it firmly. The old man was
moaning under the red pocket handker-
chief. Heaven help me! aimed for his
heart, and rs the blade went in deep and
smooth the old man groaned and rolled
over on his side.
"There must be no danger. plunged
the blade again. It went in smoother, and
grew strong. Again and again, quickly,
\ k~1~ = T. =
the chest, till was sure be was dead, he
lay SO quiet.
eve never glanced back. We fled from
the room. We reached the safe. There was
81, 100 in gold and 81, 200 in silver, as we
found out. We put the money in a box,
dug q deep hole, covered it over with earth
and then laid the grass back 30 that no one
would ever dream there was money buried
there. We waited until two men had been
arrested on suspicion, then we gave some
pretext and went away"
The boys went to New Orleans, and then
began those travels SO full of rcmorse and
the lashings of conscience. They went
from New Orleans to Atlanta, thence to
New York, then across to England. They
went to Paris next, back again to London.
to New York, then to San Francisco. In
California they found their money was
nearly exhausted, and they separated.
Alexis, the younger, went TO St Louis, and
Ernest, the elder, to New York. But be-
ing separated, they found, was worse than
being together, and they rejoined each 9TH
er in St. Louis, where, of the s3, 900 out Of
the murdered mans safe, they had but SO
left. From that time on they became
tramps, footsore and weary, sometimes
stealing ride on a train, sometimes on q
farmers wagon, sometimes plodding many
weary miles afoot. They reached Ell Paso
Tex. From Ell Paso they worked their way
to New Orleans, and, feeling they had not
been suspected, decided to return to the
scene Of the murder
They told conflicting stories as to their
adventures and were arrested on suspicion
At first they denied their guilt. then broke
down and seemed happy after'a complete
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-20
rHE TRAvELRRs' GUIDE.

I al0Aoo, BooK ISLAND . PACIFIC
kAilvaY-Tichete can b purchased o. ~
Eeee eheekeh q r ] = Twsnt,etn srsset dspca
% y depot corner Fifth avenue an
chhfy -ezse ssfest, rank II. FIummer. Agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-20

SEQ each other again for months, and vet
were making an engagement for only three
days later. The guard at tho gate smiled,
for the schoolgirls who pass through the
station arc many, and he is accustomed to
their affectionate farcwells.
"Tell Hattie what good time VIC have
had," said the brown haired girl, who
wore n bunch of violets. She emphasized
the verb with q kiss planted on the rcd lips
OF the pretty girl who fingered near the
gate. Tho carcss was quickly returned,
and tho question came from tho rosy mouth
at the same time:
"whcn you come out, you will bring
George, won't your"
eyes, Of course"
THAT Is so sweet Of you," and again the
rosebud lips came together.
you'd better hurry up" said the gate
keeper.
Then the girls made wild dash ut each
other. Their lips were pressed together rs
though the coming meeting Tuesday was
centuries hence, and then the pretty hluc
eyed girl ran down the platform and was
hurrietlly helped upon the moving train.
As 1t slowly pulled away the girls waved
their hands nnd tossed kisses to each other
until the curve was made and tho train
out of sight.
THAT'S the way it is all the time" said
the uniformed gatekeeper. "Kissing, kiss
ing get SO tired of it. Now, those girls
sec each other every few days, and yet they
smack each other as though they were part.
ing forever. If any one ever got sick to
death Of seeing hugging and kissing going
on, it's an employee about q railway sta
ton. Why. If had girl. wouldn't ever
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-20
The Gillie's Excuse.

It is we'll known that the queen has q
dislike to the smell of tobacco, and even
such q constant smoker as the Prince of
Wales is careful to deodorizc himself as
much as possible before being received
by his royal mother. Perhaps the late
John Brown took her majcsty's aversion
more coOlly than any one else, for his
sporran was always crammed with q
mixture peculiarly black and strong.
On one occasion the late Duke of
Sutherland sent some live deer to Wind
sor under the charge of his head keeper,
who, having seen his charges safely
housed, foregathered with Brown, and
smoke and whisky speedily combined in
no small quantities. While the carouse
was progressing John was hastily sum-
moned to the queens presence, and
away he went without changing his
clothes His sovereign lady soon detect
ed the peccant odor and reproached
Brown with it.
"Hech! Your majesty" said Brown,
"it's nae my fault. It's joost contact
with the dukes keeper" He was for
given on the spot.-London Telegraph.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-20
PURSUED BY REMORSE
No Rest For the Murderers Of
Martin Be2naud.


Remarkable Crime # Two Unsophistiested
- . lEodel-A Graphie seery ~ Their
Strange Adveutures.
In Lafayette, La, two rosy checked
French peasant boys are under sentence OF
death. They are Ernest and Alexis Blanc,
brothers, and they murdered Martin Be-
gnaud, an old storekeeper, a year ago.
OF tender years and amiable disposi-
tion, living far from the wild rush Of the
world in that Acadia which Longfellow
pictured in "Evangeline," these boys de-
iberately planned one of the most brutal
murders ever committed and carried out
every detail. They secured the money that
they sought and Travelled through many
countries. But that irresistible desire that
draws every murderer back to the scene
OF his crime followed them in all their
wanderings and led them back to be CAP
tufed just two months ago.
The story can be briefly told.
Ernest Blanc, the murderer proper, II q
stout, well knit youth Of go summers. He
was born in Paris Of parents belonging to
the middle class. At the age of he was
bereft Of his father, and the care of himself
and his brother Alexis devolved on the
mother, who, by close economies, succeed
ed in keeping the boys at school. The two
boys were inseparable. They had no taste
for games and frolics of the young Pari-
slams Of their class They lived in q dream
land world of romance and adventure In
the parks, under the trees, and in their
room by candlelight they lived through
the romances of Alexandra Dumas
When Mime. Blanc died, the boys came
to America. They went to Louisiana and
found employment at modest wages on the
plantation of Colonel Drosin Boudreaux in
Lafayette parish. They seemed happy, and
their quiet manners made them many
friends. They also seemed contented until
one eventful day the life of Jesse James
fell into their hands
"We borrowed 1t from Mr. Charles
Breaux, the justice of the peace Of Lafa-
yette, said Ernest, the elder, when no was
seen in prison. ''This book we read and
reread until we had mastered every line of
it. We saw that we could never improve
our fortunes in the regular workaday
round, and we concluded to emulate Jesse
James and acquire fortune and fame in
the same way that did that famous outlaw.
"Three weeks before the murder of the
old man we finished the book. From that
time until we had committed the deed we
spent all OUR epare time in laying our
plans. We bought pair of Smith s. Wes-
son revolvers, and in the plantation black
smith shop we found o three sided file,
which, with the assistance of q grindstone,
We smoothed and sharpened."
They had not hate for any one, no specif.
10 person to murder. But after determin-
ing to kill some one they cast about for q
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-20

ERNEST BLANC.
victim, and finally settled upon the old
bachelor storekeeper, universally esteemed
and beloved, and the man above all others
who had been their friend. Ernest, in
continuing his confession, said:
1.-TWO nights passed before the oppor-
tunity came. We went to the store at 10
o'clock ut night, but it was closed, and we
went to the saloon next door, kept by his
brother, and found the old man in there
with number Of friends. We crept into
the weeds and waited. One by one the
crowd melted away, until only tho two
brothers stood laughing and chatting
Then the two old men babe each other an
affectionate good night and Martin Beg
maud went to his store. Now was our
chance. We wished to wait until he had
entered the door and then rush after him.
But he walked quickly, slammed tho door
after him and bolted it. We sucked in our
breath. We thought our chance was gone
MY brother proposed that we rap on
the door and ask for tobacco. No sooner
said than done.
"'Who's there" asked the old man. 1T
Is us, Alexis and Ernest Blanc we re-
piled. We saw you just 20 in, and we
thought we would ask you to open long
enough to give us some tobacco Ger
tainly,' replied the old man, and he threw
open the door, laughing and bidding Us
walk in.
"The tobacco was right behind the
counter where he could reach for it me-
chemically behind his back while talking
to US. We had no chance to get at him.
All, how my heart beat! He chatted with
us merrily, and then declared loosely that
he would put us out that he might close
up the store and go to bed. All three to-
gcther we walked out to the door. As we
passed out my brother and looked at
each other, and we saw the rcproach cow
ard on each others face. With an effort
pulled myself together.
"Ah, how foolish I said. Il knew
there was something I had forgotten.
Why, we will go to bed supperless if you
do not let us have box of sardines.' The
old man was good natured. Enter again,
he said, and you may buy all the sardines
you wish
even then our hearts failed u.s. saw
my brother make several starts and then
stand undecided Ny own heart beat, and
! felt like one palsied. My God, how could
talk SO easily! Still fumbling, still
weak, as we tried to persuade ourselves
without opportunity, we walked nervously
round while the old man wrapped up tie
tin box and chartered on.
1T was here that my brother discovered
some rattraps outside of the counter. He
asked about them, how they were used
and what was their cost The old man,
glad 10 explain them, came from behind
the counter, and as he stood rattling the
6sps tngsthR my brother and looked ut
each other and we both saw that the other
was resolved. In . assh, quick and sure
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-20
Satisfied with HOODS.

0uVISttoo Witt V0oo'3e
"For several years I have taken two or
three bottles Of Hoods Sarsaparilla every
spring for Graduating tho humors in the
blood and for building up the system
generally. My experience with Hoods
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GEO. FRANK, care Of d. N. Ferry & Co.,
Detroit, Mich.
Great Blood Purifier.
"Hood's Sarsaparilla is our family
physician and believe it needs NO rec
ommendation. Wherever It has once been
used there can be no substitute for 1t, as
blood purifier" Miss G. A. ELLIOTT,
01innell, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-20
Builds Up the system

Builds Up the System.
u have taken Hoods sarsapariIla for
weakness with which I was a sufferer in
the spring, and have found it the best
medicine to create an appetite and build
up the strength that have ever taken.
and l recommend it highly" ]. r.
WARD, Labelle, Ohio.
Keeps the Stomach In Order.
IL keep Hoods SarsapariIla In the
house all the time and regard it rs the
best spring medicine I can find. II In.
proved beneficial in keeping my stomach
In order, and since began taking it I
can eat anything I wish" H. SroNr.
Sherborn, Mass.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-20

Lydia e. Pinkhan's vesetahle Ceapsusd
WIN cure the worst forms Of female
complaints, all ovarian troubles, In.
fammstion and liberation, falling and
displacemcnts Of the womb, and conse-
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Every time It will cure 0ackache.
It has cured moro cases of leucor.
rhGa by removing tine cause, than any
remedy the world has ever known Il
u almost infallible in such cases. It
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ment, and checks any tendency to cam
ccrous hnmors. Lydia e. Pinkham's
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Compound, and are q sure cure for
constipation and sick headache. Mrs.
Pinkham's Sanative Wash Is Of great
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-20
HOW They SAY GOODBY
Exhibitions Observed at a Rail-
road Station.
SCHOOLGIRLS, FOND fAREwELLs.

70 Them Parting II Such Sweet Sorrow
That They Keep It Up TIL tho Train
et.rts-The Neglected Wife and the Ef-
fusive Lovers.
"Goodby, dear! You will surely write
tomorrow, won't your"
"Yes, Of course ! will, and you will
come out on Tuesday,"
The two young girls kissed each other rs
effusivcly as though they did not expect to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-20

In many parts Of Central and South
America sensitive plants are SO numer.
Gus that the course Of q man or animal
through the underground may for an
hour be traced by the wilted appearance
Of the foliage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-20
HR|)fq1
= May
Are the best months in which
to purify, vitalize and
I'll

Because this IS the most important Of the whole
year from the stand pont of health.
During winter the blood becomes impure from various
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In spring. when all the organs demand more vitality
from the blood it is less able to respond.
The result is That Tired Feeling, sluggish Liver Ner.
vous Weakness, Debilitated Kidneys, Loss of Ap-
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Hoods Sarsaparia acting through the blood cures all
these troubles and puts the whole body in perfect
health. 1t is the favorite Spring Medicines in
thousands of families. A fair trial will convince
you of its absolute merit. Be sure to get Hoods.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-20

Pa0oeaeof trains lesvs O., B. I. . r. moline
Q tnue) depot I've o. minutes earlier than time
6 yeos TRAINS MARKED daily. Ill othss tsain
ily except Sunday.
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HOTEL GEUDA

GEUDA SPRINGS. KANSAS.
The most popular health resort II this
section - ne county.
Rates; $50 per days. IS and IS PEI
week. MRS u < HUBBARD.
P-op<ie-sss-
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Louis Union Station with an lines Tor the
east, north and southeast
Through tickets on sale to al point&
Fur further information can On or adj
dreaa e c. HOAG,
City Ticket Agent
Or L. P DELANEY, Depot Agent
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