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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-11-26
APoLoGIA SUA.

The very learned and most Rever-
end Doctor Serene Bishop few
dsys since in the Star endeavored to
reply 70 Ex-senator Dubois state
ments in connection with annex
alton. In the course of his commu-
nication he said:
"If the Islands continue ipde-
pendent, the natives will inevitably
be oppressed and trodden down by
stronger foreign races. The present
just and considerate set Of men in
power cannot be expected always to
continue in place. Inscriptions
men will supplant them, and the
weaker native will succumb."
This is a curiously illogical and
cut-bot h-ways statement for "Ka-
mehameha" to make over his own
signature.
Surely If annexation arrives, there
must undoubtedly enter here far
larger number than we have at
present of the stronger foreign
races" who will at any rate follow
the custom OF the present inhabi-
tants if they do not surpass them in
expressing and treadiug down the
natives upon whose lands they de-
sire Missionary mortgage as pass
port to civilization, education, pro-
lection and the Planters Paradise.
The new comers, as with those
who have arrived since 1898, will not
have spark OF sympathy for the
homes and traditions Of the natives
except for their pretty and musical
women. They come as adventures,
honest if you please, to make their
money here in American fashion
and as rapidly as they can. The
manner Of making it will not harass
their consciences so long as they
mako it.
As to the "prssent just and con-
siderate set of men in power" it is
only natural that they who, in their
sowardice and bitter spleen, threw
respectable persons into an over
crowded Jail by the hundreds and
treated them as living hogs, should
appreciate the dictstors, but a po-
pular vote would tell far different
tale, and one of the main objections
to annexation is caused by the 'Sar
that when it does arrive they will be
continued in power in some under
hand manner
AS to "unscrupulous men sup
planting them," this is pretty COM
pliment to pay, rather left handed
one, to the real party in control OF
the countryside millionaire plant
srs, who whatever may be said OF
their corporate souls and CONNER
cial consciences can hardly be
termed "uuscrupulous" even by an
opponent, much less by friends
whose very existence and prosperity
are due to their patronage and sup
port.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-11-26

One Christmas with fine
stock made us brave, so this
year we have "spread our
Selves" At Christmas time
we want to give more OF our
friends presents than we
thought of during the year.
Don't "blow yourself" so that
you will feel the reaction, but
get something pretty and use
ful-genuine, even if not
grand.
Watch for the announce
ment of our opening, as we
will have the finest assort-
ment of goods suitable for
presents ever shown in Homo
lulu.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-11-26
FRIDAY, NOV. 26, 1897.

In commemoration of the natiual
Hawaiian holiday OF the recogui-
ton of Hawaiian Independence The
INDEPENDENT will not be issued to-
morrow. We will rejoice on our
own holidays as long as they are left
unto us.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-11-26
BroO1nS Is
- OR -
Broollls Are

Our leader for this week. Suit
yourself as to grammar and
we will suit you with a Broom.
One broom to each GUS
toner is 25 cents.
We have a hundred for
sale which are worth fifty
dollars of your money.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-17
TEMPESTS CLOG BREMEN FLYER.
Kaiser wilhelm dor Crosse Breaks n RECORD
for One Days Iauu-Anton busch Hurt.

Kaiser wilhelm dor Crosse Breaks n Record
for One Days ~Ruu-Anton BuHch Hurt.
Plunging through tempests. the North German
Lloyd steamship Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse.
which arrived yesterday from Bremen and
southampton. made the voyage from the Needles
in 6 days and SO minutes. She had been scrubbed
and painted to mako a record. and she might
have done 30 II the weather had permitted. She
had head seas and gales until Monday after
noon, when the wind shifted to tho southwark,
and what had been q high westerly swell be-
came a moderate sea. Then her engineer let
her loose. and she broke another record. It. was
her own unexamplcd days run of 5G4 knots.
She covered 567 knots on tho nautical day
OF "a hours and about so minutes ending at
noon yesterday. Her commander, Capt. Engel-
bart. says she would have averaged better than
this every day of the voyage IL the weather had
zen good. Her average hourly speed on the
record day was 90. so knots. she covered 3,O55
knots at an average hourly speed of2l. OF knots.
she put only 433 miles OF sea Rstern. She
pitched a good deal in the tumult, but her bilg0
keels prevented her from rolling disagreeably.
When the vessel arrived at HobOken Anton
Busch, a brother OF the st. Louis brewer OF that
name, was taken from her to The German Hos
pital in an ambulance. While the vessel was
pitching last Sunday he fell to the floor in tho
main saloon. His right shoulder was bruised
and no was severely injured internally.
A pantry man was thrown down a companion
way on Thursday, and one of his legs was
broken. The great flyer did not ship any green
water, but she was badly battered by the lofty
seas.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-17
MAN WHO FEARED BEING CUT Up.
kidnapped Mr. Clay In Probably . Myth
Garner May Get Into Trouble.

Kidnapped Mr. Clay La Probably o Myth
Garner May Get Into Trouble.
Special Gable Despatch to TnE suS.
LONDON, Nov. 18.-As was expected by tho
attaches Of the United States Embassy and
the Scotland Yard detectives, no traces have
been found of Henry g. Clay. who was de-
sortbed in q note received ut the embassy
yesterday as an American citizen who had
been kidnapped and was being held O prisoner
I'm the house Of q physician well known in Lon
don. Tho note was brought to the :embassy by
n man describing himself as John Garner, q
sc~hoolmaster Of Harrow road. who said that
he had found 1t on the sidewalk In Harley
street and obeyed the request written on the
inclosing envelope that the finder deliver 1t to
the embassy. Tho writer declared that the
physician in whose house he was confined was
an ardent vivisectionist. and he was con-
WINGED that his captor intended to operate
upon him.
The address given at the embassy by Gar
ner as his residence proves to have been flo
titious, and he Is believed to be an impostor.
1t Is probable that he will be arrested as soon
as he can be found.
The Scotland Yard officials are much puzzled
over the mystery, especially since they received
information through THE Sun correspondent
tonight that Clay is actually q citizen of q
suburb Of Boston. Inspector FroeBt had como
to the conclusion that the matter was q hoax
when no was unable to find Garner. the man
who brought the note to the embassy at the
address he had given in Harrow road.
Tho first inference was that Garner was really
Clay. This was disproved by the embassy
officials, who say the man was evidently an
Enghshman. Furthermore, after he had told
tho story of the finding of the letter an attach6
induced him to write from dictation. The result
was an entirely different handwriting from
that OF the note.
Tho detectives investigated the west side Of
Harley street and Queen Ammo street, near
which Garner said be picked up the note. but
their efforts were f%ruitless. They are now
further Investigating q statement In the note
that the garnet in which Clay says no 10 confined
has an iron.barred window. 1t 10 true that q
celebrated vivisectionist lives in one of the
houses on Harley street, but the detectives are
utterly incredulous Of tho whole story.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-17

S nsTS s; Ms sI him; IsSSs q wS found ..n hI no
for %E1 a Sis we fe wSqla tie n nl% SS t ior bi and s &c IRh si%
how We picked him; cause 1 knew he had plenty
OF m1ney; stelz didn't have much money, a..
brewer ]" asked the police Captain.
stoihr%cro' n I ga SHnyflhinE sgs m Sn him 70 a ms cSSIr
@sSstis the ' Sss IN ali Fotiiaf F oeh sGan x to snS sP"' |
good detective to get stolzs watch: That
and then Charley Myrtle repswned It with the
siver watch. Then II cost $28.85 to get II out
in.E RSwh R sno se st Rr si%s, 1 and o 6SryStis T Streets,
had aI It. I,I How OC,S did yoS get 4; CAPTAIN Capt : lnr - ! on /,
CAPTAIN II told. him I'd. get a warrant, and
then his wife said she would produce the watch
il Them M Sna sn and ais KS wife and your friend
Kate, lands went before the Grand Jury in
Brooklyn and testified, and then you were in
And for finding out that I did II I suppose
you'll be promoted from, Captain to Inspector Of
F FSsaSS- bat | a St i mo u nS'i for y yon. Captain sE aIra re You !
to testify that | was the burglar who was twice
that I d!dd ochs, too. But 1 didn't intend 10
My pal-no, | won't say no more. l won't talk
y viii end. But would XIII one more man Il
"Whof q asked Capt. Ices.
Myself" nswered Stciger, and one Of the
Tombs keepers led the prisoner into q now cell
in Murderers' Row, and q man was detailed to
watch him.
williamsburg MURDER" said Capt. Lees to q
Sun reporter. Now the. case Is complete. and
Il l can land Stelger's pal In jail I'll rest salts
fed"
There was n reward Of 81, 900 offered for the
arrest md conviction Of the murderer Of Bell
ringer Stolz. but whether 1t will ever be paid II
not known.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-17
RECIPROCITY NO NEARER.
Sir Charles Tupper's View or Sir Wilrri,
IAurier'a Trip to Washington.

Sir Charles Tupper's View or Cir Wilfrid
IAurier'a Trip TO WashinGton.
PIrTsBURG, Nov. 18.-Sir Charles Upper, eI-
Premier of Canada, passed through Pittsburg
tonight on his way to New York. whence no
will sail for England tomorrow. He has been
to Victoria, b. c., where he was looking after
the interests Of the mining syndicate of which
the Duke of Teck Is a member. At tho station
Sir Charles bought q copy of The Sun. and
read with interest tho article headed "Sir VII
trid Going Home
'That's correct" he said TO THE sUN corro-
spondent. Reciprocity Ii no nearer accomp-
ushment than 1t was before Sir Wilfrid came
to this country a week.ago. I do not SEQ how
1t can be. l don't see how Sir Wilfrid can
effect anything. His trip to Washington was
the outcome ShSn %. s OF my s5'f bis no,s OF d s 9ga sHpissca b
eesasE w special In saiiff pr4i yfHses A. Hs a n' %e%t
Der Of The Opposition n ! pointed .t out that under
belgium. and Holland would haye to BIO in
cludcd in any arrangement with Canada pro-
:asucch being the case, the Gniied States might
as well be Included. and that, ! hlnk, IL why
Sir Wilfrld went to Washington. I would be
sIaf t 10 ses and 03 Washington saillrs D0 and Wh aehsr' Z
TO the United States viii depend upon the ma
ture OF the arrangements he may prepare as a
result OF his negotiations with Washington.
"Cubal VOL, do not see how Spain can
SPANS army and funds are exhausted, her
credit Is strained. Autonomy for Cuba win
radical than the plan OF autonomy proposed
will have to be granted for example, some
thing like Canada's relations With England;
and Canada are Interested sufficiently to justi.
~ Interference with the annexation plan"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-17
BIG DEALS IN 4
Hnspertant Action at the Annual Nreeting OF
the Hay State Gns Company OF Dein ware.

WILMINGTON. Del. Nov. 1G.-The annual meet
Ing OF the BAY state Gus Company of Delaware
was held in Union Hall In this city to-day.
Henry II. Rogers and John c. Moore Of New
YORK and Thomas NJ. Lawson OF Boston voted
Jointly ISL 900 OF the total l, 900. 600 shares Of
the capital stock. J. Edward Addicks and the
old board Of directors were unanimously re-
elected. The Trcasurer's statement showed
S5,l26,Ooo in cash in tho treasury and q total
indebtedness Of only So, 700.
An offer from the McMillen syndicate Of
S5Oo.oOo cash for tho company's equities in
Boston was accepted. A committee consisting
OF Messrs. Rogers, Addicks, and Rockefeller
was appointed with full power TO exchange GER
tain contracts now owned by this company for
stock in the United Gas Improvement Com
pany. tho Buffalo Gas Company. the Detroit Gas
Company. the Baltimore Gas Company, Lacledo
Gas Company. East River Gas Company, Stan
dard Gas Company and Equitable Gas Com
pany, the entire stock of the New Amsterdam
Gas Company, and eleven gas companies in New
England.
1t was also voted to change one share in fivo
Of the present 100000. 900 capital into a guar
anteed 5 per cent. preferred stock and to put
Ss. 600. 900 in trust for this purpose.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-17
SOL V.1N PRAAG IN n RAGE.
..Hiuky Dink'' says That TO Touch Richard
Croker Was an Unpardonnbie OatraGe.

..Minky Dink', saya That TO Touch Richard
Croker Was an Unpardonnbie OatraGe.
CHICAGO. Nov. 16.-Sol Van Praag Is In q
rage. An evening newspaper sent reporters,
armed with clippings from THE Sun of Mon
day containing an account OF Soils high old
time at Sulzer's Park in New York, to inter
view various,members of the County Democracy
az to the propriety Of his actions there and Of
his borrowing money from Richard Croker.
Alderman "Hinky Dink' Kenna of the First
Ward was outspoken in his opinion. "If Sol
made such a touch as that on Dick Croker" he
said, 'he committed an objectionable out
rage, such as no gent would do to another
gent. Why, Croker treats the boys like kings.
He bowls 'em up with wines and.good red booze,
/ and shows himself O prince. Then this man
goes and touches him for fifty plunks. No, sir.
he can't DO no gent and he ought to be well
disciplined"
II wasn't in New York and know nothing of
the Transaction" said Bath House John Cough.
lin. "Hinky Drinks" associate from tie First
Ward. IF I had been In the party I could bet
ter Judge whether Sol borrowed the money be-
cause he needed 1t, or Croker freely bestowed It
upon him in token of the glory and honor he
visago Of tho great Van Praag. But, as / say,
VAN M"s p nss tf SaSs @ aMss Go sAf b Sl%Sfe'etl fSt;e .sAG viii
Alderman Billy OBrien, the County Democ-
racy's President, stood up for Van Praag.
Honest, now, ! don't believe Sol got any Of
Croker's coin," said O'Brien.
up, and I'm inclined u think that Soi never
landed once on his pocket. I think It's sim
The County Democracy is divided on the
question, did Van Praag touch the boss or
did not hei and nobody can ~foretel the out
come. A possible split In the organization may
follow the hearing of charges against the states.
man from de geoond."'
I'm going out with an axe after some OF
these Ruys.' said Van Praag. when he hoard
butt for fun. I don't mind q little, but this Is
away too serious and there,l BIO a final chapter
to 1t at the Morgue. II they don't quit plaguins
"'Hinky' Dink' saidI should never have Dor
rowed any money. chi How about the time he
went broke at West Baden and had to borrow
from Dick Cunning to keep from chasing tiel
or riding under q freight traini l guess there
The general consensus Of opinion is that III
Sol did make the hot touch. he is no gentle
man.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-17
BANK WRECK1Ne LEADS TO RIoTrxe.
A Mob ut Ruglinh, Ind. waiting FOR y FuGi.
two Bnnker'n Return.

two Banker's Return.
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 16.-The excitement ct
English. Crawford county, has been intense to-
day, and the town has been patrolled By fifty
extra deputy Sherifs. The excitement grows
out Of the bank failures there and at Leaven-
worth and Marango last week. The operations
Of President Weathers and Cashier Willett
wrecked tho three institutions aud involved
every business man in the two counties of Perry
and Crawford.
Yesterday after o partial investigation, tho
liabilities of the three institutions were roughly
estimated at S160, 600, with the personal In.
debtedness Of the two men something in excess
of that amount. and word was received that
weathers, who has been in hiding in Harrison
county, was willing to return II protection were
guaranteed. He said that he would settle up
tho nfTairs OF the banks and guarantee to pay as
cents on the dollar. Ho was invited to return.
When the creditors heard of his intended re-
turn they began to assemble upon tho streets,
and by 10 o'clock last night English was in tho
hands Of q mob. The angry men paraded tho
streets all night. and this morning Sheriff Bal
lard tried to dispense them: but ho was an
swercd only by shouts Of defiance. He then
swore in a number of deputies. but the latter arc
In sympathy with the people and refused to do
anything till q movement was made to demolish
the brick building in which the banks fixtures
and q small amount Of cash remain. This was
prevented and tho Sheriff left for Harrison
county to bring Weathcrs back, leaving tho
town in charge OF o deputy.
Some twenty of Weathers's friends accompa-
MED the Sheriff, and q crowd is now awaiting
their return. 1t is not believed that Sheriff
Ballard will dare to bring back the bank Presi-
dent. but If he does trouble Is expected.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-17
LIEUT. PAYNE SUED FOR DIroRCA
He Was Dismiss from the Army FOR Trying
to XII Col. CroTton In q FIt OF yeaIousy.

LANCASTER. Pa. Nov. l6.-A divorce pro-
cecding Is Il sequel of the attempt OF Lieut.
Samuel 8. Payne. formerly OF the Fifteenth In
fantry, United States Army, TO kill the COM
mnnder of his regiment, Col. Crofton, at Fort
Sheridan. Chicago, two years ago. Payne'S
attack ON Col. Crofton was caused by jealousy.
lie was tried by court. martial and sentenced to
Dismissal from the army, the punishment being
made mud on the ground that tho ldcutenant
was temporarily dcTungcd.
Mrs. Payne. who IL a native of Columbia, in
this county, returned to her home, and today
she entered suit against her husband for an
absolute divorce, accusing him OF brutality.
drunkenness, threatening her with bodily harm,
reckless use of Firearms In her presence, failure
to pay his debts and rendering her life into!er-
able.
A coincidence which Mrs. Peync's suit rocalls
Is that another resident Of Columbia fell foul Ut
Col. CroftOn during tho lattcr'S command at
Fort Sheridan, and, like Payne, suffered dis.
missal from the army Rs "A consequence. lie Is
Lieut.. Blauton g.. Welsh, son Of an officer in
the war Of the rebellion. some years ago young
Welsh attacked Col. CroftOn for reasons idcnti.
cal with those which are said to have inspired
Payne, and, like the latter. lac Was dismissed
from The service. The court martial in its ind
Ing said that Welsh. like Payne, Was mentally
unbalanced.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-17
KANSAS WILL FEED U PooR.
Farmers Will Spend Thanksgiving killing
Jack Rabbits TO Be Sent East.

TOPEKA, Kan. Nov. 16.-Thanksgiving In
western Kansas will be observed this year in a
practical way. That entire country is swarm
ing with jack rabbits. and farmers. to protect
their young orchards, are anxious to get rid of
them. Several counties offer O bounty Of 3
cents n scalp on all that are killed.
Gov. Leedy's Thanksgiving proclamation sug-
gcsted a way out. and to-day he was informed
that the people In several Of tho jack.rabbit
counties would devote the day to killing these
pests. load them into the cars, and ship them
to the poor Of Chicago and New York. Jack.
rabbit pot pie is good eating, and In this way,
west Kansans say, they can render a valuable
service to their section, and at the same time
supply many poor, hungry children in the big
cities with strengthening food.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-17
BOLD DAYLIGHT HIGHWAYAEN.
Mrs. George n. Newton's Carriage ana FIV
Others stopped In Tarrytown.

Mrs. George -. NeWtOn'1 CnrrtoBo ana FlVO
Others stopped In Tarrytown.
~TARRYTowN, n. Y, Nov. 16.-Word was re-
ceived at the police station this afternoon that
six tramps were holding people up in Broad
way and demanding money from them. Po-
licemen Delaney and CIPHER found the report to
be true. They attempted to arrest all the men.
but three Of them escaped. The policemen had
to fire several shots at one Of those they caught
before he would surrender. One Of the shots
took of a piece of his ear.
The three prisoners said they were James
Cody Of Bridgeport, John Black Of Williams.
bridge, and John Collins Of Syracuse. They
were locked up for the night 30 that the police.
men could get witnesses to appear against
them. People afoot as well as in carriages were
held up by the Migrants.
Ono of tho attempts to rob was made on Mrs.
George b. Newton as she wac being driven
along Broadway by her coachman. She no.
ticed two rough.looking men walking ahead OF
her, but paid little attention to them. Occa,
sionally they turned around and glanced at her
carriage. Just before 1t passed they jumped
out into the road. One grabbed the horses
heads and brought them to a stop. The other
went to the side of tho carriage and demanded
book. The ~coachman. however. whipped ur
the horses and they dashed of. leaving the
highwaymcn In the road.
Five .other. carriages were stopped In q SINH
lar way. Many people were stopped on foot
but the men got little money. No weapons
were shown.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-17
Cincinnati xeu.p.per Ch..rs..

CINCINNATI. Nov. lG.-Thore has been q change
In the Board OF Directors OF tho Commercial
Tribune. Charles F~loischmann, distiller. poll.
ticiau, and racing stable owner. resigned the
Presidency to-day. and was succeeded by A.
Howard Hinkle OF tho American Book Company.
and formerly President of the Commercial
Tribune Company. Mr.. Fleischmann also re-
signed as director, and was succeeded by his
son, Col. Julius Fleischmann.
Murat Halstead. n stakeholder. formerly prin.
cipal owner and editor Of the commercial and
Commerce al Gdzctte and recently of Il ooklyn.
Is here. There was n rumor that he would have
charge OF the paper, hut he says no knows moth
ing OF any such arrangement. n Just com.
stock by the old tribune stockholders gives
them tho con rolling interest.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-17
HUNTER @ Hr IN oUIoKsANDs.
Or. NuEont Might Have Lest His Life HAD Net
HTS DOE Brought suceor.

HIS DOE drought bucoOf.
EAsTPoRT. l.. l.. Nov. 18.-Dr. John Nugent
started out on q duck hunting trip early yester-
day morning that came near costing hin his
life. Had 1t not been for the intelligence Of q
Newfoundland dog tho physician would in all
probability have been swallowed up In quick
sand. DR.. Nugent had not been out long before
he sighted a flock of black ducks in the marshes.
He managed to crawl sufficiently near for Q
shot, and succeeded In killing one duck and
wounding two others. In his eagerness to cap
ture the wounded birds before thev could get
away he did not notice that with nearly every
step he was sinking deeper into tho miro.
Suddenly he went down nearly to his waist.
Despite his efforts he could not free himself.
He used his gun for q staff, but even with the aid
OF the weapon he was unable to make progress.
Instead. he found that he was gradually sinking
deeper in the mud and quicksand. The physi.
clans only hope Of rescue from death was to
attract the attention of some other eunners to
his peril. He shouted for help at the top Of his
voice. His cries Of alarm seemed to convey to
the dog the peril of his master. 1t barked and
frisked about, and finally started of yelpinG.
Tho dog had gone some distance when It came
upon J. Corwith, o local druggist. Mr.. Corwith
had not heard the doctors shouts for help, but
the dogs actions attracted his attention. The
animal ran up to him and barked and yelped.
and then started off in the direction of the
marsh where DIR. Nugent was imprisoned.
Corwith followed the dog. and in q few min
utes came upon the doctor waist deep in tho
quicksand. Corwith secured several fence rails
and q couple OF planks. and. standing on this
improvised platform, succeeded. after consider
able exertion. in rescuing the doctor. DR.. Nu-
gent was very much exhausted after his Btrug.
gle, and it was some time before he could make
an effort to commence the homeward journey.
He had entirely recovered from the effects OF
his experience to-day.