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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-06-04
BIRDS AND CAGES

We have to import all our
sweet songsters in the feathered
line and cage them when caught.
Make their homes comfortable
and yours bright with one Of
our cages. We have a rich and
rare assortment of them from
81 so to $3.50 in brass or painted
wire and in pretty shapes,
Come and see them.
Tns Hawaiian Hardware Co., 10
307 Fort STREET,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-06-04

The Hilo Tribune for May 10Th
says; at comes high, but we must
have all the privileges, There was
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-06-04

1t is interesting to learn from the
ever inaccurate Star that Minister
Sewall was Minister to Samoa when
he was a visitor here before.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-06-04
Timely Topics.
Honolulu, May 90, 1897.
FRUlT THAT'S OVER
RIPE

is hardly worth the picking, and
even when it is in its prime it
requires delicate handling lest
the beauteous bloom upon it be
furnished by indelicate hands.
We are not in the garden of
Hesperides where the gods
would pelt us with golden ap-
pies, but we are here in another
fruit paradise where we can
gather the fruit in a prettily de-
signed lotus leaf shaped WIRE
FRUIT PICKER, absolutely un-
injured. Try it for so cents and
when you are tired Of it turn IL
into a flower basket.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-06-04

The Advertiser is probably right
when it says that the treaty situation
is improving; hut, then the news
papers may be lying.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-06-04

Are the works on the Nuuanu
stream ever going to be completed
bsfore Mr. Rowell takes up new
scheme of reconstruction,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-06-04
TOPICS OF THE DAY.

Glow not to grade" might we'll
be the title OF an engineering and
road making essay on Nuuanu
Avenue.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-02
GUAIEMAL4's kXPOsITJON.
Opened With Grand Parade in Hhic
UncLe Nn,n,a Uarines Take Part.

Opened With Grand Parade in Witch
UncI- SANS harines Take Part.
GUATEMALA, March 19.-The open
ing of the first exposition in thig republic,
which took place on the 18th inst, will
loug be remembered. The day was
gloriously fine and the parade in connec-
ton with the opening of the exhibition
was the most gorgeous ever witnessed
here. A striking feature was the splendid
marching of the marines of the United
States cruiser Philadelphia. The national
colors, blue and white, were displayed
from almost every house in honor of the
occasion.
President Barrios arrived at the main
exhibition building about noon and was
escorted TO a seat in the State gallery re-
served for him. In few min utes after
the Presidents arrival he was informed
that everything was in readiness Tor him,
and, arising from his seat, the mem bers
of the Assembly standing at his right and
the judiciary at his left, he declared the
exhibition officially opened and touched
an electric button which proclaimed the
fact to the world. The opening address
was read by Don Rafael Spinola, and this
was followed by the singing of the ma
iional anthem, our marines standing at
'present arms" throughout. This was a
most impressive ana enjoyable event.
In the body of the building were assem-
bled 1000 to 5000 people, who were ad-
mitted to the building by ticket.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-02

cific headquarters from Cheyenne are that
a rain fell this morning, crusted the snow
and piled up more obstacles to the break
ing of the drifts. The Union Pacific aban-
doned its train schedule. If it comes to
the worst, the mail will be transferred
and rushed through.
The different roads blockaded have been
running stub-trains between the brock
AIDED points ana the terminals. The mix
up OF trains on the Wyoming division of
the Union Pacific is like Chinese puzzle.
The Burlington has not vet opened its
Wyoming division, and. to add to its grief
On this division, a furious snowstorm be-
gan during the night and this morning it
was showing hard. The wind was blow
ing gale ana drifted the snow across the
tracks.
The Burlington has turned back its
westbound train at Gillette and its east
bound train at Sheridan, leaving block
AIDED gap of 100 miles between the two
towns.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-02
BRITISH CRUISER
JOINS THE CHASE
The Partridge Fires Upon
the Old Filibuster
Bermuda.
But the Vessel Is Too Swift
for the Pursuer, and
Escapes.
Just Why Great Britain Is so Active
es a Foe to Cuba, However,
Is Not Explained.

NASSAU, N. P. April L. The British
cruiser Partridge, Captain Hanigan COM
handing, reports that on Sunday last he
tred upon suspicious vessel that re-
sem bled the old filibuster Bermuda. The
Partridge started on a cruise on March 25
and early Sunday morning sighted the
steamer, which she at first though was a
West Indian frliter. The vessel refused
to show her colors and the Partridge
fired two blank shots and then
solid shot at the steamship. The range
was too long for the shot 10 be effective
and the cruiser started in pursuit. The
cruiser being the slower vessel the sus-
picious steam ship escaped.
The Partridge returned to Watlings
Island 10 look after a schooner that was
with the steamship. but she, too, had
escaped. 1t is supposed the vessels were
part of a fiIibustering expedition that
started from Nassau to Cuba. The Part
ridge will leave again to-day for another
search after them.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-02
OF IN1AKrsr 70 TIE coAsE
Changes and TramsTers Made Among
Ke0HIars By Recent Orders.

Changes and Transfers Made Among
Keo.Iars by Recent Orders.
WASHINGTON, D. c., April First
Lieutenant Edwin b. Babbitt, ordnance
department. is ordered by the Secretary of
War, as necessary for the public service,
10 make not 10 exceed two visits to the
California Powder Works, Santa Cruz, on
official business pertaining to the inspec-
ton of powder under process of manufac-
ture at those works for the ordnance de-
partment, and that upon the completion
thereof be return to his proper station
after each visit.
The foliowing-name officers will re-
port to colonel William r. Shafter, First
Infantry, president OF the examining
board to meet at the Presdio of San
Francisco, at such time as they may be
required by the board, for examination as
10 their fitness for promotion, and upon
the conclusion OF their examinations will
return to their proper stations: Second
Lieutenant John r. Seyburn, Twenty
fourth Infantry; Second Lieutenant Ross
L. Bush, Fifteenth Infantry.
The following transfers of enlisted men
are made: Private Charles Kleb now al
the Presitio of San Francisco, from Com
pany F, First Infantry, to Troop K, Fourth
Cavalry, stationed at the Same post;
Private Frederick Parker, now at the
Presillo from Troop 4, Four, b Cavalry,
to Company F, First Infantry.
Pensions have been granted as follows
California: Orieinal-Thomas Marlin. Sol
diers' Home, Los Angeles; Samuel Bailey,
Santa Rosa; John Edwards, Visalia. In.
crease, August Hoimsn, Soldiers Home,
Los Angeles. Original W dows, etc.-Mary
S. Anderson, South Riverside: Emma A
Chapman. Aupurn. Mexican war wild ows
Louise Pendleton, Red Bluff.
Oregon: Original widows, etc.-Rebecca
Webster. Keasey.
Washington: Original Andrew j
Smith, Pleasant
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-02
7RAINLoAD or CoNTIC7s.
Sic .Hundred Transferred From One
ImdianG Pr.xon to dnofhcr

Indiana PRISON to 1mother.
JEFFERSONVILLE, IND, April l.
Nearly 600 convicts many of whom are
noted and desperate criminals, left the
State prison here to-day for the Peniten-
tiary North'at Michigan City.
The train. furnished for the purpose was
specially prepared by the Pennsylvania
Railroad, the windows being heavily
barred and gratings fixed over the doors.
The prisoners were ironed to the seats
and the cars were guarded by total num-
ber OF $50 guards, armed with Wine hesters.
From this place to Michigan City the
train traverses the entire length of the
State.
The transfer is made under the law
passed by the last Legislature making the
southern prison the place OF confinement
for young convicts, establishing a reform
atory and making the northern prison
the place of confinement for confirmed
criminals and men past.the age limit for
admission to the penitentiary here.
The prisoners removed included al.
those over 80 years of age and all those
under sentence for taking life.
All the prisoners in Michigan City under
80 years of age not convicted of man.
sIaugter will be transferred to the local
penitentiary.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-02
French sfa,s.men Honor.d.

PARIS, FRANCE, April I'M. Albert
Auguste Gabriel Hanotaux. French MIN
lister of Foreign Affairs, and Count Albert
de Nun, the celebrated French politician
and philosopher and member OF the
Chamber of Deputies for the arron disse-
ment of Morlaix in the department of
Finisierre, have been elected m members of
the French Academy. NJ. Hanotaux is
elected to fill the vacancy caused by the
death of NJ. Challemel-Lacour, formerly
president of the French Senate, winch
occurred October 26, 1896 and Count de
Nun, who is the leader of the Roman
Catholics in the Chamber of Deputies,
takes the seat made vacant bv the death
of Nj. Jules Simon on June g. 1896.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-02
COUNTESS A8ERDEsA'S ADDRESS.
Talks to the Chicago University on 1.-The
University and ITS Eft cts on
the Home

CHICAGO, ILL, April l. = Woman's
higher education was notably e1emplifed
within the walls of the auditorium to-
night, on the occasion of the quarterly
convocation Of the University of Chicago.
On the initiation of William II. Harper
the unpreced nted honor OF delivering the
convocation address was given to woman,
and an English woman, the Countess OF
Aberdeen, wife of the Governor. Gene raj
of Canada both of whom are we'll and IA
yorably known here because of their work
in the interest of Irish industries and
Iris h people at the Worlds Fair.
Lady Aberdeen's audience mum bered
5000 men and women. She delivered a
thoughtful address on THE University
and It's Effect on the Home" The Coun-
tess was received with ripple of applause
as she entered by the side of President
Harper. who read a telegram of regret
from the Earl of Aberdeen.
Lady Aberdeen began by remarking up
on the day, adding that on account of the
unusual honor accorded her she had asked
herself whether or notshe was the presi-
dents April Fool day joke. She then re.
fetred TO the IRE parabie loss which the
world ad suffered in the death of Profess
sor Henry Drummond, who had been one
of her predecessors at the convocation eI-
ercises. Continuing, Lady Aberdeen
said:
THE home has not reaped that harvest
from the benefits of university education
which might have been expected it might
have claimed for its share. The average
home is not yet fitted to get all the posi-
bic good from university education. /
am told that one reason for the non-suc-
cess OF the university students is that they
come unprepared for such training as they
get In our universities. They come and
gather knowledge rather than culture.
They do not gain true culture nor scholar
ship. They learn at home on their return
from college that persons and not things
are talked about; that newspapers and rot
books are the aple things and that the
material hard things and not ideas are the
chief objects 10 be pursued.
1.-The whole face of social life and phil
anthropy has been transformed by the
rightful position aocorded in resent years
te women in the sphere of education.
Women found their usefulness. They
have developed the heart and mind oi
woman. They have taught her. to value
the difference between despotic and dem.
oc ratio government; to trust in and sup.
port one another. The women movement
in this country has had ample scope to
born to live alone ana still less was
woman. 1t may be well enough to have a
council of mothers, but do the fathers
count for so little in the home that their
council Is not needed? The revival of the
home must be the new watchword, not
| the narrow, cold, selfish home, but one in
which the family must be the loving GEN.
ter of mutual help and from which all
| healthy influences must flow. A univer-
sity which omits this not from its ideal
will indeed deserve of its country and oi
| the world 80
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-02
THE CAPTAIN SLAPPED HIS FACE
1tco Weil-knotUn army officers May Be
tourt- Mnrtdi;ed.

ATLANTA, GA. April L-Lieutenant
O'Brien, who represented the United
States army in the China-Japan war, and
Captain Romeyn OF the Fifth Infantry
may be court-martailed for breach OF
army rules. Colonel Thomas ]. Barr, as
sistant advocate-general OF the army, will
reach here this evening and will begin to
take testimony, which will later be pre-
sented TO his authorities.
Captain Romeyn, who Is one of the old
est officers in the service and near retire.
ment for the age limit, is said to have
been publicly insulted recently On the
parade ground at Fort Mcpherson by
Lieutenant O'Brien.
Captain Romeyd resented the insult by
slapping Lieutenant O B-ien in the face.
The incident was hushed up, and it was
supposed that it would never pass
officially beyond the limits of Atlanta.
1t came TO the attention of the WI
Department, however, and General Miles
took action. Captain Bars sole duty
here will be 10 investigate the affair.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-02
IN THE sWInL OF WATERS.
Ltres Lost and Br,dg~s and Buildin0s
tto~pt A,c,u.

Ltres Lost and Brrdg~s and Buildinos
fto"pt Ap,u.
ST. LOUIS. Mo, April This morn
ing the river Des Peres, at the point where
it leaves Forest Park. wa. a raging torrent
400 feet wide. Tonight the stream is al
most normal. The course of the river is.
however, a rath strewn with wrecked
bridges, fences and light dwellings,, from
the northern end of the park to the south
ern city line The river from the mark
south defines the western city limit, and
in its valley lay the suburban towns of
Elendale, Benton, Howard. Cheltenham
and Luxembourg.
The downfall of water, usually described
as cloudburst, began at A. NJ, and by
o'clock the damage had been done and
the water was receding. First rumors
were that ten people were drowned and
dozen missing.
Tonight it is known that but two were
drowned and three are missing. The
drowned are George w. Tate of Benton,
and Nettie, his six-year- daughter.
Mr.. Tate's body was found this after
noon. Tne missing are John O'FalIon,
Philip Shelps and Smith Washington.
They belonged TO party of graders en-
camped on the bank of the stream. One
month ago the same usually insignificant
brook overfowed its banks and wrought
great damage. The immense brickyards
ut Cheltenham and the tileworks at How
ard had barely resumed work after the
frs; food, and again they are idle, throw
lg several thousand men out of work for
fweeks to come. Traffic over railway and
streetcar lines will not be resumed
through the valley before tomorrow
night,
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-02
The President faror, a Soldier

NEW YORK, n. Y. April IA Times
special from Washington says: The inti-
nation has been given from the White
House through visitors who have been
there in the interest of candidates for As
sistant Secretary of War that the Presi-
dent regards it as desirable that the place
should be filed by a soldier. This en-
courages General n. NJ. Curtis OF New
York. Senator Thurston has presented
ex Representative Meikeljohn of Nebraska
for Assistant Secretary OF War has in
spired the nope among some naval officers
that the President may decide to take an
ex-naval officer for Assistant Secretary of
the Navy Assistant Secretary McAdoo
Will PROBABLY be induced to remain until
some time in April, as Secretary Long is
relying on him to a considerable extent
IN gaining familiarity with the business
of the department.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-02
Rnu,a Nission to Cuba.

WASHINGTON. d. c., April LIT is
stated this afternoon that Judge w. r.
Day of Canton will positively leave for
Cuba within a short time. He will come
here about the middle or last of next week
and viii remain here about ten days in
vestigating the papers in the State De-
partment relating to the death OF DR..
Ruiz. He will thoroughly look into this,
and after counseling with the President
will leave for Havana. His duties there
will be strictly legal and will not partake
of the nature of diplomatic work.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-02
MUST FISH HIrHoUr sEINEs.
NetUToWndtnnd Enforce the Laac Against
French Ftsher,nent.

Newfoundland Enforce tho La,c Agatn,t
French Fsshernpn.
ST. JOHNS, N. f., April 1.-The Gov
eminent announces its aggressive policy
against French fishermen. 1t will strictly
enforce the coast fisheries act which for
bios the seining of herring for bait before
the middle of May. This will destroy the
French vessels chances of obtaining ca rly
bait and will badly cripple their first voy-
age to the great banks. The American
fishing vessels are also necessarily injured
somewhat by the proposed enforcement.
as they will now be able only to procure
herring taken with nets, which i. a ted ious
operation, besides costing them three
times as much as by the former method.
The captain of the Gloucester schooner
Levi Morton, which is now at Sound
Island. Placentia Bay, has wired the FISH
cries Department asking permission to
seine herring, but the request was refused
The revenue cruiser Eiona has been dis
patched 10 see that the new regu ations
are strictly enforced.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-02
AND ARMoR PLATE.
Said to Be Interesfed IN Big Factory
for Netcport Nefrs

Said to Be Interesfe IN Big Factory
for Netcport Netcs.
NEW YORK, N. Y, April IA Press
special from Norfolk. Va. says:
A well-authenticated rumor to the effect
that Coils P. Huntington and com pany
of English and American capitalists
shortly will establish at Newport News a
large ordnance and armor plate factory is
being given wide circulation here, and it
is accepted as true here.
Huntington accompanied by a mum Der
of capitalists, recently went over the
ground. and, it is said, selected site for
the mann moth enterprise near the ship
building plant in which he is largely In
terested. This company is now building
several battle-.hips. ard Will bid for more
when the opportunity offers.
The construction of the armor factory,
therefore, would give it Il tremendous ad-
vantage over any other ship bui ding con-
Germ in America. 1t is stated that the
carital of the concern will be between
So, 000, 900 and S.. .000 600, half OF which. will
come from abroad.
Newport News is peculiarly we'll situ-
ated for the manufacture of armor plate,
which is mixture of Virginia and Cuban
ores.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-02
senator cau May Be Defeated.

TALLAHASSEE, FLA, April 1.-The
Florida Legislature convenes next week.
and its first business will be the election
of successor to Senator Call. He is a
candidate for reelection, but so far has
the support of less than forty mem ,rs
ont of total of one hundred. The prin.
cipal aspirants are ex-Chiei Justice Raney
of this city and Congressman c. NJ. Cooper
OF the Second District; also w. D. Chipley
of Pensacola. Judge Raney, according to
present indica tions, leads the field.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-02
The Perhtn. 4tlen Amendment.

WASHINGTON, d. c., April lin the
Senate yesterday Perkins reintroduced an
old bill to amend the naturalization laws
1t provides Tor the usual five-year period
and requires that each alien seeking to be
na;uralized must speak the English Ian
guaae, the provision that ne must be able
TO read and write having been stricken
out. The applicant mus. also show him
self to be acquainted with the princi pies
OF the constitution and have an under
standing OF the system of the Government
of the United States and of the States
thereof.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-02
Malabona Ro,nbardsd.

MADRID. SPAIN, April Ian official
address from Manila. capital of the
Philippine Islands, states that General
Jaramilo has had an engagement with
the insurgents at Bulocan. The rebel loss
is said to have been $50 killed and large
numb Der wounded. The dispatch adds tina {
q Spanish naval squadron has bonn barded
Malabong. The fire from the warships
set fire to the town.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-02
M.sseo 1, rerp Prosperous.

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO. April L.
Congress assem- bled to-day at 6 P. NJ. The
semi-annual message of President Diaz
was read. Mexico's relations with foreign
countries are excellent. Notable progress
has been made in gold mining, the pro-
duction having increased very materially.
Among the general Improvements as
noted by the President was the construc-
tion of 1856 kilometers Of new railroad.
The Government issued ninety-two hec-
tares of national lands, and the semi
annual budget shows a condition that
surpasses the hopes hitherto expressed.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-02
DEFEAT Of.eINsURGENTs.
Fiercs Ei1hting tn Which Cutams As
Bsste,s by Spdniards.


HAVANA, CUBA, April 1.-Lieuteuant-
Colonel Perez Blanco, with nalf bat
talon of Spanish troops and detach-
ment of local guerrillas. left ,Artemesia
yester day and at Bruejo encountered a
party of rebels occupying strong positions.
The fighting was stubborn on both sides
and the insurgents were dislodged with
difficulty. Hearing the firing from dis
tance, Colonel Boy, with three companies
OF Spanish troops, vent to the assistance
of Lieutenant Colonel Blanco's command
and the insurgents were finally driven
from the field, carrying with them a num-
Der of their dead and wounded. Lieu
tenant-Colonel Blanco. lieutenant and
two privates were killed.
At Hato Neuva, in the Matanzas prov
ince, Major Val!eia, two captains and
fourteen privates. comprising the remain
der of the defeated insurgent party under
the leader Barrels, have surrendered to
the Spanish authorities.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-02
pain Van Honor Grant.

NEW YORK. n. Y. April 1.-Spain has
accepted the invitation OF President Nc
kinney and will send warship to par.ici-
pate n the exercises at the dedication of
the Grant mausoleum on April 27.
A cable dispatch was received in this
city last night stating that the cruiser
Marie Theresa would represent the Queen
Regent,t the King and the people OF Spain.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-02
BOLD ESCAPE OF "BUB" HUGo.
Noted Conntcrfeifor Caught In tho Act
Fools His Cnpfors.

NOscd COhntcSJeHoT SdNQnt IN tHc d CT
Fools His Cnpfors.
CHICAGO ILL. April Captain
Porter and Agent Gallagher of the secret
service, and Deputy United States Mar
shals White and Clark early this morn
Ing captured "Bub" Hugo, the leader OF
a gang of counterfeiters, while he was
standing in front of furnace, with dol
lar die in his hand, in an upper 70 ON at
l65 South Clinton street. The handc usfed
prisoner was turned over TO the deputy
m arshals, but as he was being taken to
the Desplaines-street police station he
tripped one of the marshais, pushed the
other aside and escaped amid fusillade
OF revolver shots.
The secret service officers waited for the
return 10 the rooms of William Sutton
ana Z. w. Miiligan, who shared the place
with Hugo, but only Miiligsn returned,
and when he was arraignpd before United
States Commissioner Humphrey there
was no evidence to hold him on. A
complete and costly outfit for making
counterfeit money was found in the
rooms. The men pretended to their
helG Ghbors to be inventors.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-02
RAILROADS BLOCK AOED.
hany Northern Trains Are Stalled B
SaotCstornts

Many Northern Trains Are Stalled bv
SHotcstorns.
OMAHA, NEBR., April 1.-The severe
storm raging TO- night in the northwest of
Nebraska and the Black Hills country
only acts as another source of ANNOYANCE
TO the railroads. which are busy bucking
snowdrifts with powerful rotary plows.
The blockaded trains on all roads are
moving slowly and some of them have
been abandoned The Union Pacific be-
tween Cheyenne and HiIIsdale, Wyo., is
still choked with snow.
The advices received at the Union Pa.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-02
Ne.c Fat rain to the Ear.

CHICAGO, ILL, April The Santa Fe
Railroad breaks all stranscontinental rec
ords to-day by putting into effect IL
hour schedule between Los Angeles and
this city. This is a cut of nearly twelve
hours on the regular schedule, much of
which is yained By increasing the speed
between Kansas City and Los Angeles.