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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-22
The Kite an Aid to Science.

1t is said that experiments are about
to be tried with kites to assist in dis
covering the conditions OF high alti-
tudes. A camera will be attached to
the kite, and the shutter will be
worked by an electric automatic de-
vice. In this way photographs will
be taken of the tops of the most in
accessible cliffs. 1t is also proposed
to utilize kites as q means of climbing
to the tops of places which even the
most experienced tourists have failed
to reach. Kites may be made strong
enough to lift light person to great
height, or they may be so handled in
the wind as to draw line over some
point, and by means ofthis other lines
sufficiently strong to carry weight can
be pulled over. An expedition of six
persons from Princeton university is
about to undertake trip to New
Mexico for the purpose of such explor-
ations. 1t is not too much to expect
that before many years the kite will
prove to be the explorers best friend,
as the recent improvements in what
was childish toy have demonstrated
that the lifting and sustaining capac-
ity OF properly-constructod kite 10
little loss than marvellous.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-22
What Deft Fingers Can DO.

The custom of taking course in
dressmaking and millinery is becom-
ing fashion, and the confidence ac-
quired by thorough grounding and in
struction in such matters is so well
worth while that it is remarkable that
more persons do not avail themselves
of some of the most excellent oppor-
tunities that are at hand to 60 through
this training. An example of what
deft fingers can accomplish in this way
was lately shown by young woman
who is n teacher, but who manages
every year to give herself few weeks
recreation at one of the most fashion,
able watering places. With three or
four pretty organdies, simply made
and with very little trimming, white
India silk evening dress with colored
ribbons, an accordion-plaited taffeta in
soft mixed tints, with design in flow
ers and leaves, black satin skirt with
n couple of pretty waists, she managed
to get on beautifully until near the end
of her visit. Then came an unex-
pected invitation for week longer
with an tra-fashionable friend to
mingle in the society of women whose
possessions ranged we'll up into six
figures. She was almost in despair,
but could not resist the temptation at
least to make an effort to put her
wardrobe in such shape as to make
her presentable. One of the organdies
was given couple of lace hounces at
the hem, another was tucke until the
skirt was only half the original length,
and this tucking was set on yoke of
lawn, which was covered by lace
founce that had seen its best days,
but which answered this end admir-
ably. Shoulder ruffles Of lace were
added instead of those of organdie,
which had originally been put on, and
the dress was by far prettier and more
attractive than it had ever been. The
white India silk, which was slightly
soiled around the lower portion of the
skirt, was hounced to the waist with
chiffon. The waist was profusely
draped with the same garniture and
bows and loops of ruby velvet gave a
most exquisite finish to what was
really one of the most artistic dresses
tnHb WAS worn NJ u uance httenueu Dy
people to whom money was not the
slightest object. The black satin skirt
needed nothing, and the waists were
merely freshened up with chiffon,
ribbon and lace. The taffeta was
changed entirely in character by the
addition of rows of spangled gimp,
set on from waist line to hem,
and extended above the belt, spread
ing slightly on n corselet of the
same material. This covered some
soiled spots near the waist line, be-
sides greatly improving the appear
ance of the waist.
In this way and with few minor
touches, suggested by thorough
course in an institute where the max
ing of feminine gear has been success
fully taught as a science, this ener-
getic and capable young woman pre-
pared herself for an additional outing
that gave her very great pleasure, and
resulted in advantages that will bene-
tit her as long as she lives.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-22
Solid CoIored Dress Goods.

Solid colored dress goods will be
popular next season. This is the be-
lief of leading dry goods men. Birds
eye effects in self colored goods will
be much worn. Armures come under
this head, and are to be shown in all
the new shades. A new corded goods
resembling the Bedford cord, and
called "cable cord, "is among the com
ing novelties. In mixtures there will
be covert cloths with iridescent figures.
Then there are vicunas, with soft
"spongy" effects. Broadcloths, camels
hair goods, and other soft textures are
to be much in evidence. Many tailor
made suits are likelyto be seen during
the coming season, since plain and
self colored figured goods lend them
selves naturally to this style of dress
ing.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-22
Pnrls's Beauty Club.

No, it does not mean club com
posed of beautiful Parisiennes. 1t
means an organization devoted to the
pursuit of that aeeting good, lowell
ness. The preservation of looks by
means which might he too expensive
for the individuals, but which are pos
sible to collection of individuals, is
the avowed object of the society. Milk
baths, melon baths, herb baths, honey
balms and raspberry lotions are among
the luxuries which the club dispenses
to its beauty seekers.-New York
Journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-22

About $4,000 year have been
saved by the state of Virginia through
reform in regulating criminal ex-
penses. One change which results in
large saving is that which provides
that convicts sentenced to the peni-
tentiary shall be sent for by the
authorities Of that institution, rather
than escorted TO it by sheritrs or
police in the various counties and
cities.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-22
Oldest Womnn,a CInb.

The Female Charitable Society of
Baldwinsville, N. Y, which recently
celebrated its eightieth anniversary,
has remarkable record. 1t is not
only the oldest woman's club in the
United States, but during all these
years it has continued to hold regular
monthly and annual meetings. Its
original constitution, with all the rec
ords since, is still preserved. At the
recent celebration the fifty women
who entertained were all descendants
of the original charter members.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-22

Comparative figures, compiled by
the department of labor in the form
of deductions from the last census
statistics relating to workers at gain
full occupations. point to the fact that
persons at work, especially women,
have increased very much faster than
the population at large. As result
the statement shows that the proper
tion of workers relative to the total
population and TO the whole number
of people of the respective ages was
considerably greater in 1890 than at
the preceding census periods, and
that this increased proportion is ap-
parent for each of the great classes of
occupations except agriculture, fish
cries and mining. All this, the state
ment sets. out, shows very clearly the
constantly inscreasing disinclination
OF our population to follow agricul-
tural pursuits, tendency materially
hastened, doubtless, by the wide ap.
plication of machinery to the pr6ces.
ses of agriculture. Despite this dis.
inclination and the recent overcrowd.
ing of manufacturing and commercial
centres, the analysis demonstrates
!. that the. increased proportion of work.
srs is found generally in the higher
walks Of business life aud in those
occupations which call for skilled
labor principally rather than in the
lowest or more laborious forms OF
employment. The conclusion is &C.
oordingiy stated to be inevitable tina,
the great body Of workers has. as o
whole. progressed and has percspti
bly, risen IN the social scale Of life.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-22
Advice for Women Gold Dirgers.

The Rev. DIR. J. II. NJ. Johnston
lectured the other day at Chautauqua
on Alaska, which he visited in 1893 for
the purpose of securing investments
in the gold mines. He believes that
the Klondike mining district is one
vast gold field. While there he visited
the famous Treadwell mine--the rich
est gold mine in the world-and he is
confident that the entire surrounding
region is full of gold. ''But no one
should think of going" he says, at
this season of the year. If he does,
he will be likely to sink gold mine
in his living expenses till next June,
for up to that period glaciers of ice
and snow cover the mines. He would,
therefore, simply sit in house,
wrapped in blankets before big fire,
and pay $15 day for the privilege.
A pick to dig with would cost him
S25. The only time it is possible to
work the mines is during the months
of June, July, August and Septem-
ber." He advises the woman's expe-
dition to think well before landing on
the Klondike too soon. New York
Tribune.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-22

N the S400, 900 trust fund be-
queathed last March by Miss Belinda
l.. Randall OF Ro1bury, Mass, to
seven trustees with discretionary
powers for its distribution, $500 has
been given 10 Phillips Exeter academy,
$4,000 to the Foxcroft club of Har.
ward university to furnish board at
low prices TO poor and meritorious
students, $50, 900 each to the Massa-
chusetts Institute of Technology and
the Children's Aid society of Boston,
$40, 900 each TO Radcliffe college and
the Tuskegee ALA institute, and
$25, 900 to Hampton institute, Va.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-22
shown ON Dry Good. counters.


Many mohair braid yokes and shaped
waist pieces.
Pale green, grayish blue and pearl
gray note paper.
Girls checked cheviot frocks with
braid trimmings.
Small toques trimmed with knots of
velvet and wings.
Band trimmings of silk embroidery
in applique effect.
Boston bags of brown cloth mounted
in crocodile leather.
Close REFERS in tan, navy and gray
ish blue cloth for fall.
Cambria and batiste nightdresses
having small square neck.
Long black aud white net scarfs
edged with plated frill Of lace.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-22

A medical journal makes the fire.
guency of suicide by carbolic acid a
text for the insistence that doctors
and medical officers of health should
urge the introduction Of poison
Gus disinfectant for household use.
An investigation of the tables of sui
eide cases in the United Kingdom
shows that at the present time suicide
with carbolic acid promises to outstrip
the united poisonings by oxalic acid,
opium, lsudanum, prussic acid, cyan.
ide of potassium and strychnine- At
one time laudanum, morphine and
opium were the favorite poisons, but
now carbolic acid has taken their place,
and according to the returns for 1894,
the latter caused more than twice as
many suicidal deaths as the three
former combined. In the period 1861
% the suicides by carbolic acid were
O.99 per cent. of all the suicides with
poisons; in 1S66-7O they were
per cent; in 1s71-5, $50 per cent ;
in 1876-S0, 1893 per cent. 1; in 1876.
1887 per cent; in 18S6-9O, Is. 40 per
cent; and in 1914, 2S.O1 per cent.
1t is doubtful whether this disinfect-
ant ever would have got such mold
on the public but for two facts-it was
practically the first in the field, and it
vas cheap.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-22

'I would like to know why Kathar-
inc is so popular" said bright,
vivacious young woman, as she stood
at the window looking out at one of
her young friends who was passing.
"Just note the difference between her
and Emily, who'is a regular harmony
destroyer, while the other makes peace
and pleasantness wherever she goes. ="
II think, said one OF her grown-up
friends. and grown.up and middle
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-22

aged friends are exceedingly desirable
associates for young women, 81 think
the secret of Katharine's popularity
lies in her absolute genuineness. She
never makes pretenses, and being
religious girl, she always has the soft
answer that turneth away wrath.
''Half dozen times last winter We
had more or less disagreement in our
church guild. There were several
persons connected with it who seemed
always ready to strike fire when they
came together She was oil on the
troubled waters, and smoothed all ir-
regularities in the most delightful
fashion.
"And while such dispositions are
greatly to be commended, they are,
for the most paKt, possessed by per-
sons who have sufficient spirit to de-
fend themselves and their families
against imposition and abuse. They
are long-suffering, slow to anger and
often bear that which others would
not, andfor which they are more or
less severely criticised. But they win
in the long run. Blessed are the
peacemakers' are words the sweet sig
nificance Of which did not end with
the speaking. They have come to us
down through the dim aisles OF the
past, with their divine flavor still
clinging to them, and are as applicable
to the sons and daughters Of men as
when they first fell from the lips Of
the Nnzarene. New York Ledger.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-22
Gowns with Trims.

There comes hint from Paris that
gowns with trains will be worn next
winter on all "dressy" occasions.
There is an elegance about train for
full dress that commends itself to
most women. The dragging" skirt,
however, which has appeared during
the summer, has but little to be said
for it. 1t is delightful to be able to
chronicle that SCOT free" skirts are to
continue to be en- regle for walking
costumes.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-22

The trade in condensed milk is
rapidly growing, and yet the factories
are so few that the business is practi-
cally a monopoly. Farm News thinks
it is probable that corporations for
this purpose would prove more re-
munerative than creameries. A gall
Ion of milk makes about three pounds
of condensed milk.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-22

At last accounts it cost twenty eight
cents pound to pack goods across
the Chilcoot pass. That was before
any snow fell. Later it may he more;
but $500 per ton will he quite enough
to curdle the enthusiasm of half
heeled gold hunters who are now in
gathering Mt Dyea.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-22
DREAMS.

Dreams, like children hand In hand,
Wander through the shadow-land
All the night they softly creep
Down the corridors, of sleep.
Dreams. like children, laugh and weep
In the mystic house OF sleep;
Then hand In hand they run away,
Frightened by the noisy day.
Robert Lovcman, in Current Literature.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-22
The London Times publishes an es-
timate that Europe will need twelve
per cent. more wheat this year than
uqtaI

An English missionary has solved
The problem of African exploration.
He made his way on bicycle from the
East coast to the capital of Uganda in
three weeks, a journey that would
have required three months by the
old cal ayan methods.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-12-31
Sweet R-pose Broken

Mr., James w, Girvin, Secretary
OF the Chinese Bureau, had an un-
pleasant incident occur to his family
early this morning. His Japanese
male domestic was discovered in the
early hours in portion OF the house
in which he had no right TO be.
The fortunate awakenipg and
prompt courage cf a young scion Of
the family prevented the probably
contemplated commission of a seri
Gus offense The Japanese, very re-
pentant, pleaded for pardon, but
was given in charge. If it can be so
arranged Mr. Gir7in is willing that
the man should he voluntarily de-
ported Instead oflbeipg punished by
thelaw, mas muebS ar this is his first
offense IN an otherwise, so far as has
been experienced, excellent career,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-12-31
WAFER NOTICE

In accordance with s c'ion OF Chapter
XXVI of the laws "f 1856:
All person holding water privileges or
tho pay ing water rates. are hereby no'i-
fed thai the water rates for the term end
ing June 20, 1893, will I've due and payable
at the Office ~ the Honolulu ater Works,
on the first day of January, 1898. a
All such rates remaining unpaid for
fifteen days after the! are ne wi be sub
ject to an adoitionsi per cent
All Privil, gos upon wbi h rates remain
unpaid February 10, 1898, 80 days sf'er
bee ming eloquent are liable to sus-
pension without further notice
Ra'es are pny BILE at he Office OF the
Water Works The X pnaiwa Building.
ANDREW BROWN,
Sup't Hon lulu Wa er Works
Honolulu, II. l., Dec. II, S97
767-2w
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-12-31

"As this bank is compelled under
the law to make public exhibit of
it's condition twice year, it may be
taken for granted that its affairs Will
be conducted in safe ard conserva
tive manuer." The above is an ex-
tract from the circular OF the Bank
OF Hawaii 1t ia unfair to infer that
if it we're not compelled to make
semi-annual exhibits its affairs
might not be conducted in safe
and conservative manner. Possibly
the Bank OF Hawaii would leave the
impression that banks not compelled
to make such public exhibit are not
conducted in safe and conservative
manner, Such advertising is on a
footing with that OF venders of nos
trums, but is unworthy of bankers.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-12-31
COFFEE LAND TO BE LEASED.

OF THEBP BISHOP
4 Els ate offer fo lease for n years, de
sirable lots ~ lind suitable for coffee
Hawaii at y rentsl varying ON $, to IS
pr &C g. The lors have been laid out by
w A. Wall, Surveyor, and vary in size
from five acres o nj ety-eipht acres. Ap-
cation for i,f rmati IN m be made TO
A. Q Lovekin, Chief Clerk vt the e tate
Office adjoining Bishops Bank; or to J.
Bishop E-t"te for the District o. KoRa;
VITO will show all applicants the maps of
the lots that indicate The location and size
of same, ana the form OF lease The leases
will be sold at public su ti,n to tho one
oife ing he highest bonus for the lease.
Further notice will be given as to date Of
sale. la6
Honolulu, Dec Is 1897 765-lm
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-12-31
MERRY BOYS.
The Commander. in Chief and His
U ESQ Soldiers Meet. 1b

The Commander in Chief and His
H $50 Soldiers Meet. 11 q
They had very jolly and verv
informal time at the Drill Shed last
night when the "sojers" met at a
campfire. a'N
The President OF the Republic,
who +, is COMMANDMENT Chief was,
,pteseut during the early part OF the
evening.
There we're refreshments in abuu-
dance, the gentlemen who deal in
those things having taken an op,
portunity Of showing their generos-
.ity, and their goodwill to the boys
who wear the uniform OF the N GLE
VI On the stage singing andractipg
were produced by clever performers
duting the evening and in the hall
some speechmaking was indulgpd 10 l..
The Secretary of War, Mr. Cooper,
made a very touchisg address in
which he referred TO how the "boys"
looked on January II, 1893. As
most of the majors, captains, etc,
were not limit" with the Secretary
of War on that memorable day, and
the majority Of the "privates", had
not arrived in the country, no re-
spouse was made to the words Of
the Great General. iia
After the show was over the
boys" kept up the merriment aud
all enjoyed most pleasant night.
What time did YOU get home?
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-12-31
Timely Tim Topics.
Honolulu. Dec. SO, 1897
Harness Is Here

for the races. road or planta-
tons and it is the best, and,
for its value, the cheapest
ever imported into the Islands.
We have a,s- aY,.s .s
beautiful RACING HAIR
NESS;to look at it makes
the horse win. anvsH sasaF
.soaROAD HARM ESS that
makes the horse spin along by
the force of attraction Per-
feet FOR single or double cart
or buggy. From $l6 to $35
the set. All grades and
prices.
EXPRErS HARM r : 4,
excrllently made, strong and
durable. sc.aloB s.Ha aeo
MULE HARNESS for the
plantations, double harness
and almost indestructlble.
Very pretty and attractive
sets OF the fa- hionable kU- =
ShTT HARNESS. You
know who drives with these
in high style.
Specially imported LINEN aud
MONTE Cloth LAP ROBES from
ST to $3.50 Snld both WHOLE
SALE aud RETAIL.
WHITMAN RIDING BITS
equally b-neticial for the tend-rest
or toughest mouths. RACINE
DRIVING BITS for naughty nr
careless teams.
Genuine IVORY MARTINGALE
rings for brides, by far the best IN
the long run.
Our famous metallic FEED
BOXES which prevent slobberIng,
boiling or wasting the food, and are
ever clranly aud wholesome
Call aud inspect our complete as
sortment of Whips, Sponges, Curry
combs, Bushes aud all that is
necessary around the stables and
horses. r,e
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-12-31
BY AUTHORITY.
ID p.RTMFNT OF F,rANcr,
-. -. ~ tgtAg-

The Minister OF Finance takes This occa-
sion to request all ,hosr having O. inns
against the Government of monetary
nature, 10 present them - this office.
through the proper Department MOI later
than twelve o'clock noon on Saturday,
January 10, 1898, after which date the
books of this Department will be closed.
All persons having moneys on account
of the Govern ment a g requested 10 make
their returns promptly in order that there
be no delay in closing the accounts for the
year ending December 81, 1897. assr
.... s. M. DAMON,
E,.4 r..,. - Minister Of Finance.
7f6-lm Mon & Tbr m "a
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-12-31
GOODBYE. ,e7.

(g When the "old man" known to us
as 1897 is laid in the grave tonight
those who have followed his career
will have a retrospective vipw and
give moment to think over the
"give and takey of the year which.
has ended. -"
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-12-31

II you wish to, you NAV pay your,
personal and dog taxes after Mon
day next; they become delinquent
after March 31st. The mest con-
venient plan in life's journey is to
pay when you can, and preserve
your receipts to flaunt in the face Of
the manswho tries to collect twice.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-12-31

la the great countries Of the
world great changes and great trou-
gblsseh ageioccurrerl d0rius the period
Witch ends Tonight NJ Great
trouble on the battleielGSl have
taken place, but The storms OF IN
rest and dissatisfaction arc Brewing.
History repeats itself, and at the
end of every century great political
upheavals have takea place. To st
tract the attention Of the "people"
from the vital social questions of
capital aud labor wars will be, de-
clared aud viii be started in the in
terest OF preserving the governments
which now control the world.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-12-31

While. our contemporaries are
quarrelling over that handsome
shade tree in Vineyard Street, they
ignore the dangerous condition Of
the sidewalk on Konia Street. from
King toi Hotel, which is a disgrace.
to any little village, much more so
to our modern American metro.
polls" 'Tis always the same. strain
.at ageamms lad ssfallow a NUS
iauitAsS Sissi * ~ f 'A@sata
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-12-31
, TOPICS On THE DAY,l
sad is annexation.
OF multi-complication
Left 90 the spot. saiU
En- pity is the pot.

1t will not be bad wish for the
New Nea6to hope that; justice may
have its free course so that the
meanestlpersous may have the bene-
fit of it.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-12-31
Che Myrtle Dance.

The arrangements for the Myrtle
Boat Club dance for this evening
have been successfully made, and a
very pleasant time is anticipated ty
the favored ones. The committees
are: r ception-H. A. Wilder. Dr.
g FL Huddy, Dr.. A. G.. wall, y, f.
Thrnm. j. W Lloyd. Floor H
Giles, e. B Berger, T. P. Cummius,
G; F. Kluegel, w. T.. Monsarrat,
(hoor manager), RefreshmentAJ
l.. Holt.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-12-31

Those who have lived in 1897 and
Watched, even from the far distance
Of Hawaii, the events of the world
must recognize the gathering of the
fierce clouds, the bursting Of which
cannot leave even our isolated spot
in the Pacific Ocean untouched.