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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-13
Commits Suicide

Charlotte, Va, April 9.-Near Con-
cord today, Mrs. Geo. Litaker, in a fit
OF dependency, placed a pistol in her
mouth and fired, killing herself. in The
presence Of her three children. h
was he daughter Of Jacob Dove, one
OF the most prominent men OF this
county.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-15
New Chinese Enjoys.

The new Chinese Eovoys to
Europe have been appointed, con-
trary to the intentions OF Ii Hung
Chang, who had proposed his son,
Lord Lii, for London and Berlin.
The Emperor has, instead, appoint
ed to the former post Lob Feng
Luh, whose education and symp-
athies have been almost exclusively
English. He is exceedingly we'll
informed on all matters connected
with the revision OF the Chinese
Custom Tariffs, which is so eagerly
desired by China, and which almost
entirely depends on England
Germany has apparently lost some
of her former prstiqe in China,
owing to the extravagantly cordial
reception given 10 Iii Hung Chang,
but Huang Tsun Rhien, the new
Envoy in Berlin, may be able to
mend matters to certain extent.
The Standard.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-15

AS might have been expected from
the course the present Hawaiian
Government has pursued in regard
to Gable matters, little, insignificant
Hawaii, the bombastic clustering
bantam, is to be left severely out in
the cold. England and her vast
Pacific Colonies are to have a Gable
OF their own on their own soils
within two years ready for work
and that Gable will not touch at
Hawaii, and probably not within
1900 miles of it. OF course having
declined to permit England to have
a landing at Necker Island, or at
any point within the vast territories
claimed by the imperial Republican
Oligarchy of Honolulu, our rulers
cannot cringe the knee and go fawn.
ing on those insulted by asking for
branch Cable No; in their self
assurance aud pride they will await
the Greek Kalends of annexation
aud the American Gable. Whoor
her upl Rev, Dr. Hyde and Bishop
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-15
FRIDAY, JAN. Is, 1897.
WHO Is NExrP

The hand of death is falling
heavily upon the men Of 1913 who
aided in Transforming the political
character of this Government, aod
it had given warning knocks at the
thresholds OF others who in pursu-
ance Of the will and wisdom Of
Providence will follow their Cocoon
spirators. The names of Captain
Skerret and Captain Belknap were
once held in high esteem and rever-
ence in Hawaii. The name of Rear
Admiral Skerrett is now listed with
those of Stevens, Wiltze, Willis and
others. The following dispatches
may now be- read with interest:
Secretary Herbet to Admiral Sker-
rett, August 16, 1898.
81 desire to impress upon you in
the absence Of United States Minis
ter Blount that your sole duty is
confined to that OF an officer of the
navy, although it is to be performed
in the spirit Of the instructions Of
Minister Blouut, which doubtless
have been seen by you. Protect
American citizens and American
property, but do not give aid, physical
or moral, to either party oontending for
the Government of Honolulu. 1t is an
open secret that Admiral Skerrett
did not obey the spirit Of these in
structions but showed marked pre-
ference for the then rebels, but now
the constituted Government. Ac-
cordingly on October 8, 1893, the
following dispatch from Secretary
Herbert was sent removing him, for
the Washington officials we're kept
as we'll posted in those days as they
are now. 1t was dismissal from his
charge for cause. 1t was brief.
"Transfer your flag to the Boston
at San Francisco. Proceed to San
Francisco with personal staff by
first mail steamer practicable. 1t is
the intention of the Department to
transfer you to command Asiatic
Station"
He was sent far enough away to
keep him out OF mischief, aud was
relieved by Admiral Irwin a more
cautious and diplomatic officer.
Who will be the next to go before
we obtain anne2ationl
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-15

There would appear to be quite a
little campaign going on in regard
to the hours Of opening and closing
the public schools, which is dividing
the teachers and scholars into
clans, while both sides claim to be
acting in the best interests Of
education. Our Dicky bird whis-
psrs to us that the principal obj ,ct-
ors to the opening of the schools at
8 o'clock instead OF at the present
hour, is to oblige an influential body
OF teachers who are in the social
swim, and who fnd it rather iucon-
veuient to rise an hour or so earlier
after all-night dances, or a pleasant
social and swim at Waikiki during
moonlight evenings. That same lit
tie BIRD says that pupils and parents
would much prefer-especially those
of the working classes-that the
schools should be opened at s and
closed at l. Ia this country not
only are the early morning hours
the best time for work, but by let
ting the children have practically
the whole OF the afternoon to them
selves they might either be useful at
homes, or assist in bringing in little
money to the family purse through
s)me light employment. However,
we will leave it all 10 Henry E.
Cooper, the Minister OF Public In
struction. He appears TO be pulling
as many wires as w. o. Smith.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-15

Jayasuriya, the Cingalese importer
has opened a new store at No. 6,
Hotel ST., almost at the corner OF
Hotel and Nuuanu streets, where h6
has some splendid specimens Of Gin
galese lace and jewelry, The prices
are within the reach Of all from the
poorest to the richest. An inspection
will amply repay the lovers of the
curious and beautiful,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-15
HOMES ST WORDS.

1t is useful at times, and especially
just now, to recall the words Of
President Cleveland in his message
to the Senate aud House OF Repre-
sentatives. The President honestly
and honorably said
GAS apprehend the situation we
are brought face to face with the fol-
lowing conditions:
"The lawful Government OF Ba-
waii was overthrown without the
drawing OF sword or the firing OF
shot by process, every step Of
which, it may safely be asserted, is
directly traceable to and dependent
for it's success upon the agency OF
the United States acting through
its diplomatic aud naval represent.
atives.
"But for the notorious predilec-
tion OF the United States Minister
for annexation, the Committee Of
Safety, Which should be called lhe Com
mittee Of annexation, would never
have existed.
"But for the landing OF the United
States forces upon false preterts re-
specting the danger to life and pro
perty the committee would never
have exposed themselves to the
pains and penalties Of treason by un-
dertaking the subversion of the
Queens Government.
"But for the presence of the
United States forces in the immedi-
ate vicinity and in position to afford
all needed protection and support
the committee would not have pro-
claimed the Provisional Govern.
ment from the steps Of the Govern
ment building.
"And finally, bat for the lawless
occupation Of Honolulu under .fiiSe pre-
tentS by the United States forces, and
but for Minister Stevens recogni-
tiou of the Provisional Government
auhen the United States forces were itS
sole support and constituted its only
military strength, the Queen and
her Government would have never
yielded to the Provisional Govern
ment, even for time and for the
purpose of submitting her case to
the enlightened justice of the United
States"
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-15
TOPICS OF The DAY.

We notice that one OF our evening
contemporaries persists in calling
next Sunday-the holiday establish
ed by the nouuenun richie and their
filibustering associates in dishonor
OF having stolen a Kinsdom-Inde-
pendence Day. 1t is on the line Of
Transforming the name Of Palace
Square into that Of Union Square.
The people will accept neither for
many many years to come,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-15
Timely Topics.
Honolulu. Dec. 81, 1896.

Under the present conditions
of our Streets, a reference to
viscous and oleaginous matters
seems quite a timely topic.
But we don't care so much
about our streets now as we do
about the commencement of the
grinding season, when every
plantation on the Islands is an
xious to again learn that we are,
as we have been for years past,
ready to supply them from our
stock in hand of our celebrated.
COLOaADO AtD COROsADO.
brands of oils and lubricants for
their engines, cylinders, ma
chinery, dynamos and every
thing that requires oil or lubri
cants of any kind.
These brands are familiar to
all plantation managers and
others handling machinery, for
their very high grade and abso-
Lutte freedom from any deleter-
ious matter.
Tins year they are purer and
of higher grade than ever,
and yet the price is lower. They
are of different grades and des-
criptions adaptable for all cir
cum tances.
All you have to do is to write
to us informing us Of the kind
of machinery for which they
are required, and we will select
the proper oil and lubricant for
you, and guarantee to give the
same satisfaction, if not better,
as we have invariably given in
this line of goods.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-15

Whoop her upl Cooper, Thurston
and Dole You may get the Japa-
nese Gable bye-and-bye, and by the
time the Pacific is girdled by cables,
the Hawaiian American Gable will
commence it's operations of con.
struction. Oh, purblind race Of
rnlers the shoe is only beginning to
pinch.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-15
TO LET OR LEASE.

~ COTTAGEON KING 40, ,..
i STREET, Kulaokahua ,g.AS
rains conlaini' g sixrooms MiIia%IS&
witt ou houS' =, ext 10 UIsl4A4l sflts
cottage now occupied by Hon A. Rosa.
Arlesian " ater lail on Terms moder-
ate To take iume iiate posses ion.
For further particulars, appy'o
ABRAHAM FERN ,NDEZ.
Telephone $50
Honolllu, Nov. r. 1896. 4l2-tf
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-15

We notice that the Amazonian
maidens OF the St. Johns Islands
are in search of husbands Here is
a chance for Dole and Thurston %
multiply our population with Ha.
waiiau bred aud born citizens, and
to prevent japanese prostitution.
If statesman Walter Murray Gbson
and King Kalakaua were alive, how
quickly they would have availed
themselves of the opportunity. Dis
patch Admiral King and the navy
OF the Republic Of Hawaii right
away with electric haste to the re-
lief OF those beauteous and distress
ed damsels, and bring 1000 or
more of them TO the Paradise Of the
Pacific and auction them off to our
despondent bachelors. Ia fact to
equalze the sexes we had better inn
port about 10000. The expense is
immaterial to our overhowing
Treasury.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-15
A PERFECT CONTAINER.

We have this season imported +,
long felt want in the shape Of
special container for Colorado
and Coronado oil. 1t holds 60
gallons, and is a very handsome
and highly decorated piece of
hardware.
With its use there can be no
danger, or any possible leakage
or waste.
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The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-05-15
A Russian TelephOne.

According to L'Electricien, of Par
is, a Russian scientist has invented a
telephone far superior to anything
hitherto used. With it a man may
talk to more than one of his friends
at time, provided they are all in the
same room, for it is not necessary to
stand near the receiver in order to
hear the sound. The voice issues from
metallic funnel, and may be heard
at some distance. The new telephone
has other advantages. Sounds trans
mitted through it lose very little of
their intensity by reason of distance.
In experiments made between Moscow
and, Rostof, a distance of eight hun
dred and seventy miles, speech, songs
and music could be clearly heard. A
large number of official people were
present at the experiments, and the
official report was full of praise of the
new telephone. i
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-05-15
Moisture and Strawberries.

A bulletin of the Ohio experiment
says: Although strawberry plants will
not thrive where the soil is perma-
nently wet, they do require an abun-
dant supply of moisture, both during
the growing and fruiting seasons. The
non-obse vance of this. equirementl a as
the occasion Of heavy losses. In he
first place, the ground for Strawberries
is often left until planting time before
plowing, and breaks up in clods, occa-
sioning much labor in preparation
with harrow and roller. Although 1t
may be possible to put such soil into
fairly good condition for planting, the
water which has been lost cannot be
restored, and weeks may elapse before
sufficient rain falls to keep the plants
alive. It has been shown that more
than 1.50Q barrels of water, per acre,
may escape from unplowed ground in
one week, in excess Of the quantity
which will pass off from an equal area
which has been plowed early and har-
rowed at frequent intervals. More
ovei, the ground which has been
pAOW GU 1dtC '" Ill COuI1AuS W Wy Oot
during the season at rate in excess
Of the early plowed. This shows plain
ly that early plowing and frequent har-
rowing are essential, in order to retain
the soil moisture, even though planting
may be delayed. The difference be-
tween fall and late spring plowing is
still greater than between early and
late plowing. especially as affecting the
capacity of the soil to retain moisture
during the season. The best prepare.
ton for strawberry bed is fall
plowing, where the soil will admit, and
if not then as early in the spring as the
ground is fit to work. The prevention
of escape of moisture from the soil
during the growing season is also i'm
portant, and this can be accomplished,
very largely, by frequent cultivation,
especially after every rain. It is quite
as important to stir the soil after light
showers as after heavy rains. Retain
ing of moisture by mulching during the
fruiting season is no doubt more
practicable method than cultivation.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-05-15

bird hid itself away and went into a
sound sleep, from which it could only
be temporarily reused by vigorous pok-
ing. But when darkness came on it
woke up and apparently became quite
lively; but even Sir w. J. Butler could
not see what it was doing until he de-
vised a very cunning experiment. He
took one of the larger glow-worms
that abound in New Zealand, a worm
measuring about fifteen inches in
length. and covered with glowing
phosphorescent slime, and threw it to
the captive kiwi. By the light of it's
own lamp, the glow-worm was seen to
quickly pass. from head to tail inside
the portals of the kiwi's beak, and
leave behind it enough of it's slime to
set off the birds beak in phosph ores
cent glow, SO that the head of the bird
was visible in the darkness. The kiWi
was torpid and lazy in the daytime, but
at night it was seen to dart about,
thrusting its Illuminated beak in every
Worm-burroW it came across, gently
feeling for the inhabitant Of the burrow
and dragging it forth, little by little.
taking the greatest care not to break
its prey. It made captive after cap.
tive disappear ith the greatest celeri.
Thes.e is always a specimen o1
this bird IN the Zoo, Z the present IN.
habitant there being the original Of tbs
Illustration given herewith.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-05-15

hard crab. On many trips of the Ches-
ter river steamers during the past sea-
son as many as 100 barrels of hard:
crabs were shipped from Kent island
alone,,fE which sold at prices; varying
from 2a cents per barrel to- ST. At an
average Of fifty barrels; per day a three
months season, deducting twelve Sun
days, gives a total Of 4,400 barrels, and
putting the price at so cents per barrel
gives sthe handsome results for this
point alone for less than three months.
actual work at $1,000. With favorable
conditions and good luck attending a
single crabber sometimes winds up q
days work with SIS added to his sea-
sons profits The trot line is the most
picturesque way of capturing this sum-
mer deicacy. A line several hundred
feet in length has attached at each end
a f1os.ter. At intervals of a few inches
are lines about eighteen inches or two
feet in length, all we'll baited. The
crabber, lying on his stomach in his
boat, with net in hand, goes from end
to end of his line and at each trip
finds a greater or less number of the
baited lines with crabs on them. Large
canneries have been opened and the
canned crab is now known as COM
modify of commerce in sections where
the live crab has never been seen.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-05-15
An so I 'spose that If a;o
The Fable Of Two Dogs.

A well fed dog, wearing a. collar and
blanket, once fell in with a. tramp
canine in the park. ...Dear me-" said
the atsdog, but you are a sight. You
l11 need upho lsterin s. bad our bones 1,s3
protect through your skin and OUT into
The ambient atmosphere. Why is this
thus?"
II am often hungry and am seldom
bountifully fed," said the tramp dog,
"and that is the reason my joints pro-
ject into the future like a reporter's
payday"
''Why do you not attach yourself to
some prosperous family?'' said the fat
dog, "and thus become sleek and fat
like me?"
While they were speaking a dog
catcher came into view. The fat dog
soon had wire moose around his neck
and he was unceremoniously thrown
into a wagon where there We're other
unfortunate ours. The tramp dog, be-
Ing unburdened with flesh, lodged be-
tween the passing bicycles and escaped
Moral: The fat dogs mistress re-
deemed him from the pound, and that
fact destroys the moral.-Truth.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-05-15
From the London Sketch: When

From the London Sketch: When
some eighty years ago Captain Bar
clay brought to England in the good
ship Providence the first specimen Of
the extraordinary bird represented on
this page, the birdmen of the day were
very sorely puzzled. The natives of
New Zealand called it the kiwi, but
the British scientist called it the ap-
teryx, because it had no wings, or, at
any rate, only little fappers not worth
calling wings. Most of them thought
it some kind of penguin; but some
years later Yarrell, who was a great
authority on birds, showed that it be-
longed to the ostrich and emu tribe.
1t is but small fellow, being about
the size of a not very large ordinary
fowl, but lays an egg that in point of
size an ostrich need not be ashamed
of. IT: has the thick, scaly, clumsy
legs of the ostrich tribe, and in defense
uses them, with their large claws, IN
exactly the. same forward -thrusting
manner as struthious birds. II It's feath-
ers, too, which look more like hair
than feathers, give it another point Of
agreement with the tribe of birds to
which it belongs. ,5.z# s.sE
sS The use Of the, long, snipelike beak
was "a puzzle for naturalists until Sir
w. j. Butler made a study Of a kiWi
he captured and kept captive while III
New Zealand. During the day ytime the
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-05-15
The New Coachman.

This is the sort OF an interview
which may be expected when motor
carriages come into general use:
"You advertised for coachman ,sir?''
said the applicant
II did," replied the merchant. do
you want the placer"
"Yes, SIR
"Have you had any experience?"
II have been in the business all my
Iife.''
"You are used to- handling gasoline,
then?"
Eyes, SIR
"And you are we'll up in electricity?'
"Thoroughly
Good! Of course, you are ma
chinist, also?'
"Certainly.''
"Then I presume you have an engin-
eer's certifcate?''
"Of course
Very well. You may go around to
the clubhouse and get the motorcycle
ready. My wife tells me she wishes
to do little shopping Toledo Blade.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-05-15
Fertilizers In Maine.

Bulletin 80 of Maine station gives ta-
bles Of analyses of fertilizers sold in
that state. The law requires dealers to
send fair samples to the station, repre-
senting the fertilizers to be offered.
These are analyzed, certified and a. H.
cense issued. Every bag sold must have
a label attached, giving the stations
analysis. Afterwards the station must
procure and analyze samples Of the
same brands which have been sold to
farmers, to see if the goods sold are up
to the sample sent in at first, and also
to see If they are up to the guarantee.
However, IL were below the guarantee
in nitrogen; II were below in phos-
phoric acid, four Of them badly so; 26
were below in potash, 8 badly SO. The
samples taken from goods that had
been sold did not always come up to
the sample sent in by the manufacture
ers at the beginning Of the season.
Though many were above the first sam
pies sent, AZ were below in nitrogen. az
in phosphoric acid, and 46 in potash,
The number Of brands sold III the state
was so in 1894. q in 1s95 and III il
1896. sF
IS Broken bones are often more high1,
relished than when ground. A \ hen
will sometimes refuse bone meal and
yet will readily eat broken bones.