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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-27
MR.. M'KENNA'S OPPORTUNITY.

Mr.. M'KENNA'S OPPORTUNITY.
Chicago Dispatch.
coed Justice Field on the Supreme
bench. Would it not inspire conf
dence in his honor and belief in his
fitness for that lofty position if he
should now stand between the bandits
who are about to rob the people of the
United States of s25,000,000 under the
cover of an ubiquitous contract?
1t is not likely that McKenna will
interfere, nor is there much hope that
the President will use his authority
to stop the proceedings which are to
result in such a stupendous theft, but
that does not exonerate those who have
the interests of the people at heart
from making an appeal.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-27
THE UNION PACIFIC STEAL.
ON A LARGE SCALE.

st. Louis Republic.
The helpless condition of the reonla
OF California under Coils P. Hunting
tons monopoly of the land transporta-
ton facilities of the State is an exem-
piification of what will be the condition
OF the whole people of the United
states II the Mckinley administration
permits the syndicate controlled by ].
Flerpont Morgan to increase the power
OF Its stupendous railroad monopoly
by getting the Union Pacific in it's
grasp.
For twenty years the Californians
nave been fighting bravely to weaken
the grip of Huntington on the railroad
situation of their magnificent State,
but have been unable to accomplish
much.
When he pools his interests with
Morgan in the acquisition of the Union
Pacific, the people of the Pacific coast
will be placed still more at his merc1
than they were during the days of the
Southern Pacific's highest political
power. Every product of the farm and
mine and factory which they import
or export will then have to pay double
tribute to the gigantic railroad monop-
oily, for the last vestige Of competition
will have been destroyed.
What Huntington has accomplished
in California Morgan can accomplish
in the nation. The New York finan-
cier's power over legislation at Wash
ington will resemble Huntington's at
Sacramento.
THE ONE MAN RESPONSIBLE.
New York World
Wall street syndicate proposes to
sWlndle the government out Of $40
100000. William Mckinley, President
of the United States, can stop the steab
and nobody else can.
II he does nothing this Wall street
syndicate, on the I'd of November. will
buy the Union Pacific railroad property
for $4,000, 600 less than enough to nav
the governments claim, though it is
worth vastly more than all its obliga-
lions. In other words, the syndicate
will pocket 500, 100000 of the govern
ment's money
But the law of March 3, 1887. author
ICES and commands the President to
stop this steal by bidding for the prop
erty sum sufficient to cover both the
governments claim and the first mort
gage bonds that by virtue of bribery
and corruption precede it.
If the President shall intimate to the
syndicate his intention to make his bid
the syndicate will certainly bid a still
higher price. 1t cannot afford to do
otherwise, inasmuch as it holds
princely sum in junior securities whose
total value would be extinguished
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-19
READY FOR WAR.

The sentiment in favor of the Cuban
insurgents seems to be growing every
day. In Washington the cause of the
insurgents is warmly espoused. Yes
terday the Cameron resolution, which
the morning dispatches reported
would probably be introduced into the
Senate Monday, was the cause of
much comment. According to Secre-
tary of State Olney, this resolution
practically means war with Spain.
There is no danger or probability that
war with Spain will in the least affect
the quality of Rainier Beer No mat
ter what happens Rainier Beer will
always be the best. On tap or in bot
ties at the Criterion Saloon.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-19
Vhe Dimond Case.

The Dimoud divorce case was con-
tinued yesterday afternoon, when
the final evidence OF Frances KIM
maka was taken. The next witnesses
we're Mrs. Annie Roberts and Mrs
Annie Phillips (Riche). This morn
ing the Court opened at $3.50 O'Clock
and took the evidence OF Mr.. Harry
Lewis, who was called as a witness
in rebuttal aud who was obliged to
leave by the Mauna Loa this morn
ing. The closing evidence Of the
Richie girl was then heard, and Wal
kulani was the last witness before
noon recess.
At 1880 p, N, the trial was resumed
All the evidence of the danes being
in the attorneys for Mrs, Dimond
started on the examination OF their
male witnesses. Marshal Arthur
Brown and Clarence w. Maciarlane
we're the first witnesses.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-19
WV. DlMOND'S

Our customers tell us that
our novelties are the best that
have ever been sold in Homo
lulu. AS rule kitchen novel
ties and labor saving tools don't
amount to much, ours do.
The quick-cut niincing knife
is one that cuts around the cor
ners; being made half round, it
is the best for chopping in a
bowl. Fifteen cents is the price.
Every housekeeper knows that
small bits of soap accumulate in
the kitchen until they are thrown
away. The kitchen soap shaker,
made of wire, enables you to
economic in respect to soap.
Half the fun of camping is i'll
being able to flip flap jack in
the pan, but half the hunters
and half the cooks don't savoy
how. We have a cake turner
that does Tipping automatically.
1t costs Is cents for a dollars
worth of satisfaction. It's made
on no-wear-out principle,
The Premier egg cup is a no
velty that should be in use in
every home. 1t saves scorching
the fingers in opening the egg
if saves disappointment in the
way of matured eggs being sent
to the table, for by its use the
age Of the egg is ascertained be-
fore it leaves the kitchen; il
guarantees satisfaction in every
way.
We've more novelties than We
can write about in one ad. Sink
brooms at Is cents is one o.
them and Worlds Fair tooth
picks another. All good for tho
house. For staples we have:
Handsome candelabra lamp
in brass, Royal banquet lamps
, wrought iron $6.10 each. Crysta
font street lamps, Brass rail
, road lamps-excellent for steam
! err pursers. Wire epergnes TO
the table. All cheap.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-19
CULLEN sURRENDERS
The Notorious Outlaw In tho Hands
of the Police.

The Notorious Outlaw In tho Hands
of the Police.
The Marshal received this morn
ing letter from Deputy Sheriff j
H. Coney of Kauai, in which he is
informed that Pat Cullen has sur
rendered to Deputy Sheriff Coney
and that he has assisted the police
in capturing a native leper and a
japanese criminal, both OF whom
we're in hiding in Kslalau. Cullen
also pointed out the buryinS place
of Koolau. The spot was dug up
and the body OF man together
with q rifle known to have belonged
to Koolau were found inferred.
Cullen will be brought to Homo
lulu by Deputy Sheriff Coney, and
will arrive here on Sunday morning
The offense for which he was i'm.
prisoned was the manslaughter OF a
Chinese storekeeper, which tool
place at Chinese New Year in 1895
Cullen was sentenced to five years
imprisonment, and after serving I
year OF bis time escaped to Kauai
where he, in the valley OF Kalalau
has succeeded to evade the vigilanc,
and attacks Of tho authorities.
The Marshal is highly pleased
with the capture OF Cullen and tn
other outlaws, and praises hi
Deputy Sheriff, John Coney, in flat
tering terms.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-19
Chinese Immigrant n Notes.

The Chinese Commercial Agency
is com pilipg list Of all Chinese who
have entered the country under
Laborers' Permits. Not only will
tue names Of the men he recorded
as they appear on tho permits, but
also their true or family names with
such details as will enable them to
be readily traced.
Secretary Girviu of the Chinese
Bureau is preparing register OF all
Chinese who have entered the Hs-
waiiau Islands, or departed there
from, since the inauguration OF the
Provisional Government and the
establishment OF the Republic. The
reports received from tho Bureau Of
Customs can at glance be com
pared with the figures on record in
the Chinese Bureau, and the sex and
the conditions uHder which the per-
sons arrived or departed are clearly
enumerated. AS soon as this is
brought into working order an ex-
cellent record for ascertaining the
number Of Chinese in the country
will be on hand.
Wray Taylor'S photograph gal
lery Of portraits, enlarged from
postage stamp size to life size, has
been invaluable in detecting run
away plantation laborers, and been
the means OF preventing many Chi
nese from deserving their labor fol
a pleasanter time in the city. In
fact several have been detected
through this medium and compelled
to return to their contracts.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-19
Her Labors Ended.

Mrs. Milaina AHA died yesterday
morning and was buried in the after
noon at the Kawaiahao Cemetery.
The deceased, who was 81 years Of
age, was an old aud faithful servant
Of Queen Liliuokalani, who will be
greved by hearing OF the death Of
her old friend. The deceased be.
longed to a prominent Hawaiian
family, and a number Of leading
Hawaiian ladies were present at the
funeral, at which Rev. II. H. Parker
officated. The remains were in
tered in the Kawainui vault, in Ka
waahao Cemetery.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-19
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Straw Hats at your own price at
Kerr's.
Lace Curtains FROM 81 to $50 per
pair at Kerr's.
Money Saved by doing your shop
ping at N. S Sachs
Sheeting, Bedspreads and Blan-
kets in all qualities at Kerr's.
Fishtail ferns for sale, in quaint
ties to suit, Apply al this office.
Plain Colored, Sateens all the
good shades, l5c per yard at Kerr's.
Ladies' Black Cotton Hose Fast
Black 1925 per dozen pairs at
Kerr's,
Scotch Ginphams in stripes, checks
and plain colors, 15c. per yard at
Kerr's.
Special Bargains in Valencienues
Laces and Embroideries at N. S.
Sachs,
Two nicely furnished rooms for
lady or gentleman 10 rect al No 4,
Garden Lane.
Dimities and French Muslins,
Plain and Dotted Swiss in all quail
ties at Kerr's,
New Spring Goods, latest designs
in Organdies, French Muslins, Dimi-
ties, and Lawns at n. s. Sachs
Victoria Lawn only GO cents a
piece, Fine White Goods, in plaids,
yards for ST. at N. s. Sachs.
From casks rotund, the mellow brew
OF Pabst springs perfect to the
light.
For nature sure and science true,
Conspire to brew it right,
The Royal and Pacific too,
Supply this perfect gem.
The Cosmopolitan is not behind
With checks which change with
them
The Empire Yields the sway il
popular esteem, Among the attrac
tions are Rainier beer in bottle anC
Wieand on draught, Sour Masf
, Whiskey of the prmest quality
Mondoucet's California brandy, |
pure article; LIE Francs Freucl
brandy famed for its bouquet anC
Hennessey's celebrated three sta
brand, Gilbey's Jamaica hum j
old and in prime condition.
: Scotch whisky has become one o
1 the favorite beverages in Honolulu
= during the last year The differen
business houses have competed t
J. find tho very best brand, The Roya
a Annex now claims to have importe
i whisky which cannot be excellec
: r. V. f, is the name aud the letter
/ stand for "Tho Very Finest" Thi
Q whisky will be served exclusively g
: the Royal Annex and connoisseul
d will do we'll to step in aud taste th
T, IF,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-19
a SAD ACCIDENT.
An American Tourist Accidentally
Drowned ct Sans eouci

Drowned at Sans Eouci.
A most unfortunate accident hap
penad at the famous Waikiki seaside
resort, Sans Souci, this morning in
the drowning OF Mr.. e. T. French
a young Californian visiting these
islands in search OF health,
The deceased, who was 26 years
old, was au invalid and in care of
his grand mother, Mrs. Jennings, had
been sent by his friends to the ISL
ands and had for the last few days
been a guest at Sans Souci.
Shortly after breakfast this morn
ing he took swimming bath. He
was never since seen alive.
The Sans Souci bathing grounds
are the finest in the country, but
il bather goes out too far towards
tho channel leading through the
coral reef strong under tow or
current is often encountered.
Mr.. French evidently was caught
by the current and his strength in
sufficient to enable him to return or
as ia probable, was attacked by
cramps.
When he was missed search was
made and an employee OF Mr.. w. G.
Irwin eventually found the body,
filled with water.
DR.. Woods was Immediately sum-
moned only to pronounce life ex-
tioct. Consul. General Ellis Mills
upon receiving information OF the
sal rcrurreuce Immediately pro-
coed d to he place of the disaster
Tn Ter the auspices of the Consul
General the body of the deceased
was brought TO town in care OF Mr.
Ed Williams the undertaken.
No inquest will be held.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-19

A horse attached to buggy with
out its occupant started downward
yesterday morning from the Dow,
sett premises out Palama way, and
was stopped in time by Officer @.
Opunui at the junction of Liliha
and King Streets without any dam
age being done. Mr. David Dow
sett shortly afterword arrived, fol
lowing in a hack, and relieved the
officer OF his charge. We under,
stand the officer has been rewarded
for attending to his duty
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-19
Born

HoLLlNGER-In this city, Feb. II,
1897, to the wife OF Thomas Hol-
linger, a daughter
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-19

Iu addition to tho Rainier Seattle
beer the Anchor keeps the finest
blends of liquors. Notably amongst
them are John Dewar's Scotch Wbis-
key Standard Time, OPS, Long Life
and Duffy's Malt.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-19
Died.

AnIA--Tn Honolulu, Feb. Is, 1897
Mrs. Beckley Alba, aged 81 years.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-19

The postal address of Mr.. August
Ahrens, manager of the Oahu Sugar
e. Co., is Hoaeae, Oahu.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-19

Capering around the Court House
does not explain the possession Of
an expensive cape to the satisfaction
OF the Court,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-19

The schooner Aloha arrived this
morning. Her cargo has already
been referred to,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-19

This is Richie: 81 want to speak to
Paul, Your honor"
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-19

A moonlight dance will be given
at the Healaui boat house this even
ing.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-19

One hand disengaged can ring a
bell and prevent many accidents and
bruises.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-19

There was meeting OF themem-
bers OF the Hooulu and Hoola La
hui Society this morning at the
Maternity Home.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-19

Sleigh bells merrily tinklo on the
bike.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-19

Companies d. aud Fl will drill
this evening.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-19

The battalion drill last evening
was we'll attended in spite OF the
rain. Another defense battalion
drill will be held this evening.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-19
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

Bicycle boys and girls, fix on your
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-19

Samuel P. Woods celebrates his
birthday to day. His many friends
in and out OF baseball circles wish
him many happy returns OF the day.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-19

Tho Coelho embezzlement ease
was called in the District Court this
morning and at the request OF the
defendants attorneys the case was
continued till the 25th inst.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-19

A requiem Mass in memory of the
late Hermann Kockmann, Bishop Of
Olba, will be held at the Roman
Catholic Cathedral at 7 a m. on
Monday morning.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-19

A reception will be held on board
the U. S. s. Alert on Monday the 22d
inst. from 3 to 6 p M, in honor 81
Washington, whose birth auniver.
sary it is on that day.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-19

Members Of tho Oahu Lodge X.
OF 2. will receive members of other
lodges aud visiting brothers this
evening at q reception given in
honor OF the 34th anniversary OF
Pythianism in Honolulu,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-19

One OF our most popular among
government employees saved himself
aud comely Japanese maiden con,
siderable inconvenience and mutual
discontinue yesterday afternoon by
ringing his bell most OPPORTUNITY;
otherwise--well, otherwise, The
spectators might have been more
amused than the unfortunate partl-
cipants OF the King near A'akea
Streets episode,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-19

To the ordinary onlooker it would
appear that few hours work would
complete tho roadway in front of
the old fish market wharf, and yet it
remains unfinished and unsightly.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-19

Charles Molteno, the popular
barber, is now located with G.,
Somma at the han lsome European
Parlors Merchant near Fort, aud
will be pleased to see his old-time
friends.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-19

The amalgamation OF beer and
stout forms what is called Half aud
Half. The Louvre has it and plent y
Of it, 2 glasses for a quarter, also
stout in pint bottles 12a cents each
Take a dozen home and try it
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-19

The Hawaiian Hardware Co. are
rapidly moving their agricultural
implements into the promises on
Fort Street, formerly occupied by
Fl. w. Schmidt aud Sons. They
will probably be ready to open about
Wednesday next. They will have
something of interest to say to-
morrow in "Timely Topics"
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-19

John Ashworth was found not
guilt, in the Circuit Court yester-
day afternoon on charge OF selling
liquor without license. The jury
returned the verdict in five minutes.
A. G.. M, Robertson was attorney
for the defendant.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-19

Mr.. VIM. Brash showed repre-
sentative of The INDEPENDENT lus-
cious looking orange from one OF the
trees imported few years ago from
Japan by Mr., Jordan. The tree is
a dwarf orange tree, but seems to DO
very fertile. The fruit which is very
large does not yet compare in sweet
ness with tho Hawaiian oranges.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-19

Mr.. and Mrs. w. G.. Irwin will
entertain a number of their friends
in the new "barn" erected on their
Waikiki premises, this evening. The
"barn" is structure Of such magni-
ficence that the "inhabitants" will
eventually sneer at the mansion OF
the owner.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-02-19

Col. G.. d. Moore of tho Hagoy
Institute left by the Mauna Loa to-
day for a round trip around Hawaii
and the Volcano, His place on the
program for the Club social to-
morrow night will be taken by
Secretary Robert Swan Scrimgeour,
The record-union., 1897-05-07
CHAMBERLAIN AND THE BOERS.
Mr.. Schreiner's Answer-A Pre-
torian Expression.

Mr.. Chamberlain is not pleased with
the testimony of Cronwright Schreiner
before the South African committee.
Mr.. Schreiner answered Mr.. Chamber
lain'S questions to the following effect
There would be no difficulty in the
Transvaal if the gold had not attract
ed a large floating population, who
came only to make money, and could
not justly expect citizens rights in a
country in which they would not stay.
A few born South Africans were at
fected by the franchise grievance. For
immigrants the grievance was merely
theoretic He did not think there was
a substantial grievance with regard to
education, as there were very few Eng
lish children, and hardly any in the
public schools. AS to the law about
public meetings it would be a grievance
if enforced, but it was a dead letter.
The alien law was no doubt offensive,
but steps must be taken to exclude un-
desirable people. During the last ten
years the alternates in the franchise
have been such as to make it more and
more difficult for Outlanders to obtain
the vote. The Hollanders employed by
the Transvaal Government did their
work very efficiently. The Transvaal
gold law was far more liberal than that
in other parts of Africa The general
result of Mr.. Schreiner's evidence was
that there were real grievances, but
that they had been exaggerated, and
their existence had been made a stalk
ing horse"
Mr.. Chamberlain then wanted to
know how the English at the Cape
would regard the forcible application
of the London convention, which, &C
cording to English Interpretation, con-
fers great many rights upon the Brit
fish Government. Mr.. Schreiner thought
a war with the Transvaas would not
be popular among South Africans, but
Mr. Chamberlain refused to believe this
saying that his information was direct
ly opposed to the opinion OF the wit
ness. There is no doubt in the minds of
the British journalist that Mr. Cham
| berlain means war. The Saturday
Review" London, says:
"Of course Mr.. Schreiner could only
repeat again and again that it would
be we'll to exhaust peaceful methods
before attempting to employ force. But
! why did Mr.. Chamberlain return to the
charge again and again? Even his
matter-of- fact intelligence must realize
that his questions will be regarded as
menaces by nine Dutchmen out of ten,
from one end of South Africa to the
other. The first shot fired by
British troops against the Beers would
certainly bring about sooner or later
the institution of a South African re-
public that would ultimately extend
The record-union., 1897-05-07
A QUICK TRIP.
How Long Did the Letter Take to
Reach This City?
command

Louis Schiemann Of this city thinks
that a letter he has just received has
made a remarkably quick trip. He
has correspondents in Copenhagen,
Denmark. and his letters heretofore
for a long time have never come to
hand in less than eighteen days after
mailing on the Dist of April at
p. m. letter for Mr.. Schiemann was
postmarked in Copenhagen. 1t ar
rived in Sacramento May 9th.
at I p. m.-that is, 1t was postmarked
at that hour-it really arrived at 6:4O
a. m. AS Copenhagen is in east longi
tude, it will be a nice little problem
for some of our public school pupils to
find out the exact time consumed in its
passage, and whether it lost or gained
time during its trip across the world.