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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-21
Xhe Faulty Indictment.

"Your Honor" began the great
lawyer, my client is accused of
having killed one Smith by shooting
him through the heart The only
evidence is that a mere score Of
people saw him point a pistol at
Smith and pull the trigger, observed
a flash and report, and noted that
then or thereabouts Smith fell dead.
1t is unnecessary for me to state that
all Of this might be delusion of the
senses, or at the most coincidence.
for on other grounds the innocence
OF my client is firmly established.
"You will note that the indict-
ment says distinctly through the
heart. Now your Honor, the bullet
that killed Smith first penetrated a
rib, losing thus some Of its force, and
instead OF going through the heart
simply entered that organ and
lodged therein. l therefore move
the quashing OF the indictment and
dismissal of the case"
However, the Judge, being of the
frontier variety, did not seem to
grasp all the niceties OF the matter.
"The opinion of the Court u.s." he
responded after moments reAec.
ton, "that it don't make bit of
difference whether the indictment ia
squashed or not, for | can sea from
my window delegation of our best
citizens approaching with rope
yes, with two ropes. My back door
is at your service, Mr., Lawyer, il
you care to skip"
When the delegation broke in the
prisoner was without an attorney
and the time for technicality had
gone by,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-21

all means; whether or no he has
formed wrong opinion will soon
be proven.
Because tho Hawaiians do not go
about the streets with lowering
looks and expressions Of hatred; be-
cause they are not continually hold
ing public political meetings; be-
cause some Hawaiians go about
serenading-which they do with a
business motive;-because some of
them chose to enjoy the holiday on
last Saturday; because other Ha-
waians who are fond OF quatic
sports took part in the races-if
they had not have assisted in the
manner they did, the sports on that
day would have been somewhat
tame;-because the Hawaiians do
not sit down and nope and brood
over their harsh treatment, the Star
editor wants to have it understood
that the Hawaiians are not opposed
to annexation and would not care il
they we're annexed. Such ideas are
those of a child-surely the Star
editor is not in his second child
hood. The Hawaiians are not so
narrow minded and bigoted as are a
large number OF their 1Ohits brethren.
They have adopted a more manly
and digni6ed course OF action.
The Hawaiians believe, although
their protest against annexation has
been ignored by the Government Of
Hawaii, that the Government and
the Congress Of the United States
OF America will not take their coun-
try away from them against their
wishes, and in spite Of their protests.
The Hawaiians believe that they
will be justly dealt with.
Another matter in connection with
the annexation scheme seems to be
lost sight of by the Star editor is
the title of the present Government
of Hawaii to the Grown Lands. The
Government of the United States
will expect clear title, free from
all encumbrances, to those lands;
title which will prevent the posi-
bility of their being involved in any
litigation through the filing of
claims of damages from those who
claim a right in those lands. The
Government o! Hawaii is not pre-
pared TO give such clear quit
claim. So the statement ofthe Star
editor, that now tho act Of consum-
mating the schems Of annexation
comes untrammelled by any such
burden, as life pension to the in
cumbent OF the throne, is bosh.
HAWAIIAN,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-21
Novelty
w eek.

The smokeless stove on
which water is boiled in our
show window has been a great
attraction for several days to
students in philosophy. The
Jewel is good stove anyway.
The special subject for the
people this week is not stoves,
that subject is a daily one.
This week you will have no.
veltles of all sorts.
This is the season when the
hens go on strike and the
price of eggs goes skyward.
Hens want a little encourage
ment now and then, and the
best thing known to science
is green bones. But they
must be cut up fine. We
have the best green bone cut
ter in the world.
Another novelty is the soap
saver, made of rc-tinned wire,
basket shaped, with long
handles. This is the best soap
saver known and we have
three sizes Cheaper than
dirt and more identifying.
Dripless tea and coffee
strainers are new and servica-
BILE. There's a cutoff attach
ment which prevents coffee OF
tea from dripping on the table
cloth after the cup is filled.
Very cheap these, and pretty
too
A 6-knife Victor meat chop
per for a quarter seems like a
dream, but it isn't. We sell
them at that price and we sell
the Holdfast dust pan-best
you ever saw.
The latest in coasters is the
revolving star enables the
cook to toast five pieces of
bread at once. Try one.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-21
Timely Topics.
Honolulu, Sept. 10, 1897
ANNEX

is near at hand we are told,
and the arrival of Senator
Morgan and Representatives
Cannon, Landenslaeger Berry
and Tawney seems to point
in this direction. With an
neXation an unprecedented
wave of prosperity is expected
to sweep over the land, bring
ing with it dinners and feasts
and merry-making.
We have quietly been pre-
pairing for this event, and laid
in a stock of articles useful
and ornamental for the festal
board.
Our stock of HAVILAND
CHINA is more complete
than ever, and if any set or
piece is broken by careless
servants, you can have it al
ways replaced from our stock.
STERLING SILVER
WARE is indispensable to. a
well appointed dinner table.
We have just received a new
invoice Of sets of Oyster
Forks, Berry Spoons, Soup
Laddles, Lettuce, Meat and
Pickle Forks, ETC., etc., which
are sold very cheap.
In PLATED WARE we
carry a full line of Spoons,
Knives and Forks, Salvers,
Tea and Coffee Sets, Coffee,
Chocolate and Egg, Spoons,
Butter Dishes, Spoonholders,
Casters, Water Pitchers, Fruit
and Butter Knives, Fish and
Pie Sets, Cheese Scoops,
Sugar Shells, Crumb Trays
and Brushes and other arti-
cles too numerous to mention.
Also CELLULOID and
ALUMINIUM COMB and
Brush Sets, ROOKWOOD
and CUT GLASS WARE.
The Hawaiian Hardware Co., L'O
26S FoRT STREET,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-21
Opposed to Annexation.
Ed. The INDEPENDENT:-

The editor of the Star, in an edi-
toral last evening, endeavors to
convey the impression that the Ha-
waiians are solid for annexation; and
that the opposers to the scheme is a
noisy little knot of disgruntled poll
ticians composed of foreigners and
those of mixed blood. The editor
OF the Star knows perfectly we'll,
that the Hawaiiaus are opposed to
annexation.
The course OF the Hawaiians since
January, 1898, proves most conclu-
sively that they are opposed to an
nexation. In 1893, they handed to
Commissioner Blount their protests
and petitions against annexation;
they have not given their support
to a government which is pledged
to annexation; aud only three weeks
ago they presented to the govern
ment, and also to the diplomatic re-
representatives. of foreign nations re-
siding in Hawaii, their protest
against annexation, If the editor
Of the Star is OF the opinion that
their opposition exists only or
paper, let him advocate the submit
tai of the question OF annexation tc
the Hawaiiaus for their considera
ton, Let a plebiscite be held by
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-21
The railroad Accident.
Ed, The INpEpENDENT.-


Two native Hawaiians have been
sent to their graves by the railroad
accident that Happened last Thurs
day afternoon at Waikele, Eva. An
inquest was held on Kalama, the
man who was killed instantly, by
the Deputy Sheriff Of the district,
and verdict vas arrived at, that
Kslama was killed by an accident
AS your paper has taken the matter
up with a view of stirring up the
Government officials to a sense of
duty, ] desire TO suggest that the
Acknowledgement order an investi-
cation or reopen the inquest and
invite the relatives of the two de-
ceased men or their representatives
to be present and have the oppor-
tunity of questioning the witnesses.
Who can be satisfied that the YER
dict arrived at by the jury, com
posed of some employees of the r.
r. Co. is a verdict that is impartial9
Why should the Sheriff have the
ticket agent of the o. II. & L. Co.
at Pearl City wv. Filler summoned
to sit upon that jury, and be made
the chairman OF the inquest? That
10 itself is enough. 1t is sufficient
reason for the Attorney General to
order a reopening OF the inquest.
Who is to blame for the death Of
these two menu Immediately upon
the accident an issue arose between
the widow OF Kalama and the o. r.
g. L. Co., and no employee Of the
company should have been allowed
to act as juror. Mr.. Dillingham;,
being liberal as he is, and / will say
fnrther, conscientious, should not
be satisfied himself with the in
quest and should insist that the
Government reopen the case and in
vite the relatives OF the deceased
men TO be present. If upon such
investigation the facts show that the
two men lost their lives through
their own csrelessness, the COM
munity should know it, aud the
railroad company should be exoner-
ated from all blame whatsoever.
On the other hand if the facts show
| that the railroad company was at
fault the community should also
know it, so that when they ride in
the cars, or when members Of the
community accept employment from
the company, it must be with
tho full understanding that by do
ing so they take their lives in theil
own hands. Those who have got Il
ride on the railroad aud those who
patronize the railroad insist thai
the conditions must be such thai
they can feel safe. The Hawaiian'
to day are powerless and almos
gagged. The Government with Mr.
Dole at its head should impress i
into their hearts that though the
form of government Of these islands
have changed yet that justice ant
impartiality still remain, and tina
when occasion requires it the gov
eminent will be ready and willing
to assist the poor and weak to thei
right, even if it is necessary to OPP
pose the personal interests Of it
supporters. A FRIEND.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-21
FOUND THE NORTH POLE.

The kilograms published b'mday an
nouncing the discovery of the North
Pole by DR.. Frithjof Nansen created
considerable surprise. 1t seems funny
that DIR. Nansen should care to risk
so much to find the North Pole, when
he can get, Rainier Beer, which is GER
tainly more practical than the North
Pole, by coming to Honolulu, Phone
7s3,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-21

The bark S. @. Allen commenced
to load sugar yesterday, She re-
oeived 1885 bags from Schaefer q Co.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-21

The Regatta Judges were c. B.
Wilson, Captain Campbell and Will
liam McInerny.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-21

The Noeau left this morning at
10 for Hamakua ond Kau. She will
return to port Sunday next.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-21

There will be cricket match on
Saturday next between the T. H..
Davies Club aud the Honolulus.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-21

Mr.. and Mrs. T. Rain Walker en-
terrain the officers OF II. B. M. S.
Comus at dancing party this
evening.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-21

The Stars contest with the St.
Louis on Saturday. Lionel Hart has
returned with some new tricks.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-21

Kalepi, the native pilot accom-
panied Captain Parker of the S. S.
Kaena to Pearl Harbor Lochs this
morning.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-21

Return cricket match between the
Comus and Honolulu eleven on
Thursday next Wickets will be
pitched at 1:30.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-21

The S. s. Australia sails at 4
o'clock tomorrow afternoon
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-21

Senior A. de S. Canavarro, Portu-
guese Charge d'Affaires, paid an
official visit to the U. S. S. Benning-
ton Yesterday.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-21

The S. S. Mariposa tomorrow
night with the mails from San Fran
cisco.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-21

Shippers of fruit are busy to-day
eating their goods to the S. S. Aus
tralia, which leaves for the Coast to-
morrow at 4 p. m.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-21

The enrolment in the Y. M. @. A,
classes are progressing favorably.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-21

The Government officials have our
visiting Congressman we'll in hand,
and are showing them every courtesy
in obtaining information valuable to
the annexation cause and showing
the development of Hawaii.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-21

The Congressional delegation are
spending the day at Pearl Harbor
and vicinity, and enjoying luaus to
their hearts content.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-21

Company A gives q dance on the
Both instant.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-21

Company A, N G, H., drills this
evening.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-21

Judge Wilcox is busy signing
summonses for the benfit OF the
parties who forgot to pay their pro-
perty taxes last year. About 1000
invitations to the judge's reception
will be issued.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-21

Remember the minstrel entertain
ment by H. B. M. S. Comus on
Saturday evening next. 1t will be
given for the benefit of the Ha-
waiian Relief and British Benevo-
lent Societies
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-21

The wisemen on the waterfront
shake their heads when the
Aorangi is mentioned 1t is whis-
pered that the Captain, crew and
passengers were taken with Klondi-
citis and that the steamer steared
for the land Of gold and ice.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-21

1t is reported that Mr.. Stackable
of the Finance Office has been
appointed Superintendent of the
Postal Savings Bank.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-21

Sergeant Elvin has donated a
Winchester target rifle to be shot
for by Is men each from companies
b and d, N. G. H. The winner will
be the one making the highest in
dividual score on the first Saturday
afternoon or Sunday morning in
November,
The Government band will give a
concert at the Hawaiian Hotel this
evening in honor of the visiting
Congressman The Hawaiian Quin-
tette Club will play during the din
ner hour, and after the conclusion
OF the band concert there will pro-
baby be dance on the lanai
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-21

After the reception at tho U. s.
Legation last night a party OF the
visiting Congressman and their ladies
went to Sans Souci and enjoyed an
elegant supper at the famous sea-
side resort.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-21

The bark Leebu arrived this morn
ing from Callao with load of ferti-
lizsr for Frank Cooke. The vessel
anchored in the stream.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-21

The Comus minstrel troupe bear
with them capital testimonials Of
their merit at the several places they
have performed. A crowded house
should greet them on Saturday
night.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-21

1t is understood that George Car
son Kenyon sailed for England on
the S, S. Moana to attend to the
settlement of certain family estates
in which he is Interested.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-21

The assumpsit case between Silva
and Fernandes is still on trial in the
Circuit Court. Creighton and Vivas
are attorneys for the plaintiff and
Stanley appears for the defendant.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-21
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS


LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS
Company A, N. G, H., drills this
evening.
Company A gives a dance on the
Both instant.
The S. s. Australia sails at A
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon.
The enrolment in the Y. M. G. A.
classes are progressing favorably.
The S. S. Mariposa tomorrow
night with the mails from San Fran
cisco.
The Regatta Judges were Q, B.
Wilson, Captain Campbell and Will
liam McInerny.
The Noeau left this morning at
10 for Hamskua ond Kau. She will
return to port Sunday next.
The Stars contest with the St.
Louis on Saturday. Lionel Hart has
returned with some new tricks.
There will be cricket match on
Saturday next between the T. II.
Davies Club aud the Honolulus.
The bark S. @. Allen commenced
to load sugar yesterday. She re-
oeived 30S5 bags from Schaefer & Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. Rain Walker en-
terrain the officers OF II. B. M. S.
Comus at dancing party this
evening.
Kalepi, the native pilot accom-
panied Captain Parker of the S, S.
Kaena to Pearl Harbor Lochs this
morning.
Senior A. de S. Canavarro, Portu-
guese Charge d'Affaires, paid an
official visit to the U. S. S. Benning-
ton yesterday.
Return cricket match between the
Comus and Honolulu eleven on
Thursday next. Wickets will be
pitched at 1:30.
Shippers of fruit ara busy to-day
eating their goods to the S. S. Aus
tralia, which leaves for the Coast to-
morrow at 4 p. m.
The Congressional delegation are
spending the day at Pearl Harbor
and vicinity, and enjoying luaus to
their hearts content.
1t is reported that Mr.. Stackable
of the Finance Office has been
appointed Superintendent of the
Postal Savings Bank.
The bark Leebu arrived this morn
ing from Callao with a load of ferti-
lizer for Frank Cooke. The vessel
anchored in the stream.
1t is understood that George Car.
son Kenyon sailed for England on
the S, S. Moana to attend to the
settlement of certain family estates
in which he is interested.
The assumpsit case between Silva
and Fernandes is still on trial in the
Circuit Court. Creighton and Vivas
are attorneys for the plaintiff and
Stanley appears for the defendant
The Comus minstrel troupe bear
with them capital testimonials oil
their merit at the several places they
have performed, A crowded house
should greet them on Saturday
night.
After the reception at tho U. s
Legation last night party OF the
visiting Congressman and their ladies
went to Sans Souci and enjoyed al
elegant supper at the famous sea
side resort.
Remember the minstrel entertain
ment by H. b. M. S. Comus OF
Saturday evening next. 1t will b,
given for the benefit of the Ha
waiian Relief and British Benevo
lent Societies,
Judge Wilcox is busy signing
summonses for the benfit OF tn,
parties who forgot to pay their pro
perty taxes last year About LOO
invitations to the judge's reception
will be issued.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-30
SOMETIME.
BY LILLIAN GRAY.

Sometime, We shall know wiv
Our sunniest mornings change n moons Of
rain;
And why our steps are shadowed 20 BY pain
And why we often lie I'D y
On couches, sown with thorns 4 care and
doubt;
And why our lives are thickly hdiged about
With bars that put our loftiest plsns to rout.
Sometime, we shall know Why
Our dearest hopes are swept 10 swift away.
And why our brightest flowers lst decay
Why song Is lost In sigh -
Why clasping fingers slip 10 soon apart
Estrangement, space, and death rend heart
from heart,
Until from deepest depths the tear-drops
start.
Sometime, we all shall know
Each other, aye, as we ourselves are known;
And sec how out Of darkness light has grown,
And He--who loves Us 70
Despite our willfulness ana blind complaint
VIII show Us how His kind and calm restraint
Can mold human soul into saint.
Sometime. our eyes shall see
The silver lining to the darkest cloud,
While siivery echoes follow tbunders loud.
Sometime, our hearts shall be
Content, forgetting all our restless mood,
And knowing everything has worked for
good
The how, and when and why. be understood.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-30
Chancery Court I'D Dist
\. C. HILL, CHANCELLOR.

IN the comfy of Pearl River on the first
Monday Of January and July and continue
In the county Of Marion first district. on
the second Monday ut January and July and
continue six days. In the second district.
on the third Monday Of January and July
and continue six days.
In the county Of Hancock on the fourth
Monday Of January and'July and continue
In tie county Of Harrison on the frs,
Monday ot February and August and con-
tinue six days.
Monday of February and August and con-
In the county @: Wayne on the second
Monday Of June and December. and continue
six davs.
IN the county Of Jones on the flrst Monday
u March and september and continue six
days.
In the connty of Jasper on the second
Monday Ot March aud September and con-
In the coynty OF Perry held In Augusta.
the First District. on the third Monday OF
March and September and continue six days.
In the town Of tlattlesburg. the Second i)ls-
trlct. on the Arst Monday of June aud Deccin-
ber and continue six days.
In te county q smith on tue fourth Mon
six days.
In tie county of Greene on Thursday after
the second Monday OF April aud October and
continue three days.
In the county ~ COvingtOn on the fourth
Monday In April and October and continue
six days
In the county nf Newton on the Rrst Mon
day Of April and November and continue six
DAYS.
In the county Of Iawderdale on the first
MoDday ~ Nav and November and continue
twenty four days.
In the county of Clarke On the third Mon
day Of April and November and continue six
DAYS
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-30
GENEROUS ADVICE.

The East Mississippi Times says:
"Never push STRUGGLING brother
when he's going down the hill," IL a
that should be more gencr-
ally observed by this cold and unfeel-
ing world. When man has fallen by
the wayside, when he has yielded to
temptation and committed sin, then
is the time he needs your kindly en-
enlargement, your aid and your in
nuence. There 10 no man but who
c.Mld be reclaimed, u II were not for
the 'holier than thou hypocrites who
are always esuer and ready to give the
unfortunate push As they pass BY on
their downward course. DON'T be 10
ready 70 condemn and persecute q fel-
lox.helnR who has erred. Remember
be -
"Betn 70 ths ssle-ssns huitass,
Child 70 tbe self. sans God.
And haa bat stumbled II tAe psth.
Whcre you In weaksess trod."