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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-27
The Hawaiian Islands

In Frank Leslie's Popular Month
ly for October, there is quite an in
teresting article OF good advertising
value on "the Hawaiian Islands" by
George Ii. Johnson, Sc. d. Unlike
his great namesake DR.. johnson has
not friendly Boswell by his side to
aid aud guide him on his travels
and then to embalm him for
posterity.
Professor Ale& ander, a careful and
accurate though OF late years
partial historian, would never have
sanctioned his writing SIN 1943 the
British Government made extrava gant
demands upon the islands, and en-
forced them with threat of i'm
mediate war" The disavowed and
irresponsible acts OF naval captain
we're no more the acts of the British
Government than the piratical acts
OF Stevens and Wiltze towards the
Hawaiian Islands were legimate
acts OF the United States Govern
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-27
TOPICS OF The DAY.

Murders are epidemic. IL the
assassination Of DR.. Smith, the
writing Of warning letters to H. P,
Baldwin, and the threats OF lynch.
ing of the offenders are indications
OF the progressive civilization under
President Dole's Christian republic
we have better go back to the
"heathen" monarchy. Even Mr..
Dole and his friends could then
sleep soundly with open doors and
without special guards. Passed are
those days. Alasl Dole's Anglo
Saxon civilization has taught Ha-
waii murder, assassination and un-
natural offenses,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-27

truth when he asserts that "Indeed,
excepting the Japanese and English
who have their own reasons for OPP
posing annexation, there seems to
be no strong opposition to this
Union" AS TO the vital force Of the
general opposition to annexation
that is at present an undetermined
quantity to be assessed when results
are attained, but to assert that Eng
land is in opposition to the project
ed Union is to make a statement
that is disbelieved in the govern
ment circles both OF Washington
and Hawaii. Great Britain takes
no active interest in the matter save
to safeguard the rights Of her citi-
zen-subjects.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-27

ment, for rs the provisional cession
of Hawai- to Great Britain was dis
avowed by the British Government
80 was the rape OF Hawaii condemn
ed by the United States Govern
ment by President Cleveland's ad-
ministration.
Again DR.. Johnson says "Only a
few years ago Princess Likiliki (sic),
sister Of King Kalakaua, sacrificed
her own life to appease this malevo-
lent goddess, who was believed to
be preparing great eruption which
might cost the lives OF thousands"
This reads like putrid effervescing
emanation from the pen OF pitch
fork missionary correspondent. One
would advise DR.. johnson not to
approach too near to any Of the late
Princess Likelike's relatives
annexation and American laws and
juries come to Hawaii-with such a
lie as the above on his inky es-
cutcheon. He might have an ap-
preciably sentiment of Hawaiian
volcano himself.
Here is another sample Of veracity
which requires stranger alone to
stomach" GAS soon as a traveller
stops at native hut it is customary
for one Of the women to ask if he is
'fulP meaning if he is hungry; and
without waiting for reply, she may
feel of his stomach in order to form
an independent judgement on the
subject" Where did the voracious
and veracious doctor drift to in his
travels2 Was he ever "full" of
okolehao on his wanderings? We
understand that at a recent hula a
Congressman and a very, very high
official felt OF the portion Of the
anatomy the doctor refers to, but
that was for muscular study only;
the "huugry" appetite may be i'm
agined or ignored, as wa are led to
to believe that the gentlemen re-
ferred to ungenerously neglected
the courtesies usually granted under
such conditions.
The Doctor is, of course, as much
to his political opinions as
we are to ours, aud the question of
Hawaiian annexation is debatable
one with warm, earnest and honest
supporters on both sides, but he
somewhat transcends the bounds of
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-27
Spying Spain.

New YORK, N. Y, Sept, 10.-A
special to the Journal and Adyor-
tiser from Washington says:
The Spanish emissary who has
been inspecting the Notifications
along the Atlantic seaboard is Lieu
tenant S. G. Sebral, naval attache of
the Spanish legation at Washington.
In a report from Captain V. B.
Abbott, in charge Of the Govern
ment work at Charleston, Lieute-
naut S. G. Sebral is named as the
man who has been engaged in this
work
Lieutenanat Sebral is not a mem-
ber of the diplomatic corps and is
not, therefore, subject to demand
for a recall, unless it can be shown
that he has violated some statute
respecting the safe guarding Of our
Notifications. 1t is shown that the
naval attsche has actually been
guilty of this breach of etiquette
and that the Government is nvesti-
eating Sebraps recent movements.
LONDON, Eng, Sept. 9,-The Daily
Mail this morning, in an editorial
on the reported preparations in the
United States for fight with Spain
warns the American Government
and the Americans that they had
better content themselves with
writing warlike articles and firing
Fourth Of July squibs instead OF
running into battle with stupid
Europeans who mean business and
fire real bullets"
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-27
CORRESPONDENTS
a Prayer for Morgan.

Ed. The INDEPENDENT:-
The news explaining in full, how
the four Congressman were kid
mapped by the usurpers as soon as
they landed from the steamer from
California, and rushed off to the wilds
OF Hawaii witout ceremony, for fear
they might become enlightened as
TO the dark, underground ways OF
this oligarchy, will go forward all in
good time, and be published in
every leading paper in the United
States. And no doubt, when those
four representatives come to read
the full account of how they were
completely bamboozled and smoth-
cred in honeyed sophistry, they will
naturally be ashamed of themse Ives,
and seek revenge in non. annexation.
Senator Morgan is more to be pitied
than condemned, as he is far away
from home, with his age against
him, besides being stranded among
a bad element May the Lord help
him, and land him safe again
"Away down in Alabama" where
"sadly warbling water pipes" are
unknown. SHILOH.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-27
MONDAY, SEPT. 27, 1897.
BUSY MORGAN.

Senator Morgan is evidently get
ting down 10 hard work On
Saturday he was present at luau
at Waialae, where the Hawaiian en-
ployees OF Mr., Isenberg we're in at
tendance, climbed trees, and were
made happy by receiving some
small change from the gentleman
from Alabama, who suddenly has
got a soft heart and an open pocket
for the kanaka children, whom he,
upon his return to Alabama, will re.
fer to as "little Hawaiian coons."
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-27

1t is doubtful whether the Amer
lean people will accept tho Govern
ment denials OF the Senator Bacon
incident made through their official
organs. 1t will require Senator Ba-
cons denial before the general pub.
lie will believe either Mr.. Thurston
or Mr.. Oole's hackers. The follow
ing is another version OF the affair
taken from the Boston Herald:
MACON, Ga, Sept. TO- 1S97.-A
story has come to light through the
trip Of Senator Morgan aud pro-
posed trip of Senator Quay to Ha-
waii Senator Bacon, a short time
ago received from Mr.. Tburston,
the Hawaiian commissioner to this
country to negotiate the treaty Of
annexation, a telegram inttviug him,
ia the name Of the Hawaiian govern
ment, to visit the islands.
Mr.. Thurston added that If it
would be acceptable to the senator,
the Hawaiian government would
pay his expenses. Senator Bacon
refused, saying his objection to an-
nexation was fundame ntal, and if he
shonld accept this courtesy, it would
encourage an expectation Of favor
able action in the Senate on his part,
which would probably not be
realized. Senator Bacon says he
understands that Senators Quay and
Morgan have availed themselves of
the invitation from Hawaii, but that
he does not feel that such voyage
is consistent with his duties as
senator. When asked what was his
objection 10 annexation he said the
danger is that annexation will be
followed by the admission of Ha-
waii as a state of the Union.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-27

Yesterday the Senator and pious
Sewall attended the service at Ka-
waiahao Church. The two states
men show good sense in worship
ping in a church where they cannot
understand the sermon. What lot
Of churches would be patronized
even by hardened sinners under
similar circumstances. The regular
congregation at the stone church
seem scared over the frequent
visits OF the senatorial party, and
there was slim house yesterday.
Politics and churches don't work to-
gether, even if golden words and
American nickels flow from the man
from Alabama.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-27
Timely Topics.
Honolulu, Sept II, 1897
We re ON Velvet,

and so can you be, if you will
only come and see and carry
off with you enough of our
RED VELVET RUBBER
HOSE to keep your lawns
and gardens in beautiful order.
You have experienced all the
Inconvenience and cost of all
kinds Of experimental and
unsatisfactory hoses until you
felt inclined to give up water
ing your plants in sheer dis
gust,
Our agents have been in
vestigating for you, and at last
have discovered the very per-
fection of a flexible CORFU
gated rubber hose. We have
tested it in every way by
twisting, punching, pounding
and cutting and and we can
not make it crack, or kink or
leak, 1t is undoubtedly a
marvellous and almost life last
ing production. We only have
it at present in the 3-4 inch
size, but then it is exception
ally strong and flexible and
is about the same price as the
three ply hose. Remember
it is the
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-27

On Thursday the senator is slated
to appear at the Opera House; pu-
sitively only one performance, ex-
penses to be paid from the general
annexation fund and only Hawaiians
admitted. At the performance the
senator will do the grand wordy
juggling act. He will tell those
Hawaiians, who will be there, that
when his colleagues in the senate
call them "nigger injuns," they
needn't worry. He, the great Nor
gan of Alabama, will show them
something different. distribution
OF nickels.)
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-27
Red Velvet Rubber Hose

We have also in stock
quantity of the plain rubber
hose, suction and steam hose
Of various sizes, and it will
pay you to call and inspect
them at
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-27

And they will spend the nickels
and watch the swelling OF "miscel-
laneous" expenditures when Mr..
Damon's next financial statement
appears. How lucky that Senator
Bacon and others declined Mr..
Thurston's generous invitation to
visit Hawaii at the expense OF mis-
cellaneous,"
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-27

Finally he will tell them, that he
never did say that he believed in an
neIation from an American point of
view, but that he cannot approve OF
it from a Hawaiian standpoint, and
that the man, who told Adiutant-
General Soper about such a state
ment was talking through his hat.
(The balance OF the nickels.)
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-27

He will tell them, that he became
a general in the confederate army
only to protect his dear colored
slaves, and that he and the men Of
Alabama simply dote on colore d
people-whenever they listen to the
crack OF the whip (More nickel.)
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-09-27

Then the Hawaiians, who listen to
'Mr. Morgan will leave the Opera
House.-Sewall might first do the
song and dance act and show how a
sore headed democrat becomes a
stalwart republican--and they will
have been very much enlightened in
regard to annexation, and their con-
ditions after becoming "colored"
citizens OF the United States.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-04-03

The human tenement 10 often haunted
to the grievous discomfort Of its possessor
by those malignant spirits, constipation
and biliousness. But the abominabls
pair may be speedily driven out with the
potent help Of Hostetter's Stomach Bit.
tiers. This genial Alternative, while 1t re.
lieves the bowels and regulates the liver.
never, as a drastic purgative does. pro-
duces violent effects and wsakens the in.
t~estines. On the contrary. the action OF
the Bisters is precisely analogous to an
effort Of nature seeking to resume her
proper functions. This furnishes pretty
conclusive evidence that ii is better TO use
persuasive means. so to speak. than TO en-
deavor to coerce nature TO . return to
duty. Violent remedies produce only .
temporary effect. followed by . hurtful re-
action. For indigestion, malarial and kid
ney complaints. rheumatism and nervous
ness, the Bitters takes highest rank among
remedies Of the philosophic school.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-04-03

A sensational rumor-one that lie truth
or fslsity cannot be determined-is abroad.
The reason that its v~srscity cannot be
proven 10 that Corbett. Fitzsimmons and
the kaleidoscope people all make money out
Of H.. and hence would deny IL we're IL
true.
The Weekly does not take any stock in
II, but coming from such . reliable source
Is IL does. it Is published for what IL IL
worth. Report says Corbe.t and Fitz-
simmons entered into an agreement TO
fight for ten rounds, ct least SO that those
interested in the microscope could make
money when exhibiting IL. Whether
true or not waesrers on Corbett that have
heard IL believe that Corbett could easily
have put Fitz ont in the sixth round II he
wanted to. They argue that Corbett let
mp on Fitz when he almost had him gone
in that memorable sixth round. Inasmuch
% the ring was made smaller to suit the
kaleidoscope and no murmur WAS heard
from the contestants, 10 il out Of the way.
they reason. 70 presume that other ar
rangements, such o. before mentioned,
could also have been entered into ?-Car-
son Weekly.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-04-03
We're out for the saum.

The Appeal sets the advertising" ball
rolling by giving Carson the following
send off In connection with the fight:
1.-The Appeal received it from Dan
Stuart's own lips on Saturday that he in
tended to return to Carson in . few weeks
and arrange for another big fight. Con
sidering the way Stuart was treated here
IL Is . matter Of surprise 10 every one that
he has decided to come back. He has
always been credited as being . man OF
determined will and iron nerve and this
shows oonclusively that he Is made OF the
stuff that knows no such word as fail. He
was bled. blsckmailed and grated by
various people while here and the jobs put
up on him by these various gangs Of
thieves and blood suckers would make BY
far the most interesting chapter Of the
venture"
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-04-03

The way for the famous Blythe case To
reach the United States Supreme Court
was opened to-day BY the action Of Justice
Field in allowing Q writ Of error, directed
10 the Supreme Court Of Californis bring.
ing the case to this court. The case in
wolves the estate Of Thomas H. Blythe Of
California, amounting TO about $4.0 0 .000'
He died without Q will, and his daughter.
Florence Blythe Hinckley. made . claim
to the property as the only heir. Her
claims we're contested, but finally sus-
tanned by the State Courts and the prop
erty turned over TO Mrs. Hinokley.
The contestant asks to bring the case
into the United States Supreme Court on
the ground that she is an alien and that
Federal and not State authority 10 neces-
sary to adjust her rights. No stay Of exe-
oution was granted. as Is usual in such
cases, because the property already has
been passed 10 Mrs. Hinckley. The petit
ton for the writ 10 in the name Of h. T.
Blythe.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-04-03
Don't want the Earth.

II the many things come to pass that
the Elko Townsite Company has In view,
Elko will be the largest town In the State
inside Of two years. We will then be in .
position TO make . bid for some Of the
State charlottesville Independent.
Good for Elko. Take the Univsrsity.-
Carson News.
No thank you. The Independent thinks
the University is properly located at
Reno. The State Prison and the Orphans
Home are out Of the way ct Carson and
will be the first objects Of our attack.
When we once get them located here. we
will make . raid ON the State Capital and
bring IL along 20 that the prison will be
handy 10 II. Carson can live of Dan
Stuart's arena and its occasional prize
fights. Elko is bound to be the metropo-
lis of Nevada and her high moral oharac-
ter will be . bar TO moving the Arena out
here. We will leave that in Carson and
take all the State institutions. We don't
want the world with . bArbed wire fence
around II. We will be generous and leave
Carson her best paying institution .-Elko
Independent.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-04-03

From John H. Shoemaker We learn that
times were quite lively on Duckwater one
day last week, and II . certain party thai
i6 Of the ranchers on the creek we're look
ing for could have been a~pprehended, 1t is
thought that they would have been more
lively. The ranchers In that locality have
been missing 9 number OF their cattle
lately. and the finding Of q freshly killed
steer belonging to Mr.. Sharp caused the
hasty organization Of some 16 Of them for
action.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-04-03
Got Pointers.

A drummer from almost anywhere and
q gentleman from Beowawe got pointers
in telephoning during their recent visit to
Eureka that made lasting impressions on
their minds. As the drummer 10 OF an
inquisitivs turn. IL is believed be will
make good use OF the knowledge be gained.
and endeavor to improve on the patent be
haslAlready seen.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-04-03
A Late scandal az Reno.

According to report Reno has had .
scandal lately. 1t is told here that
q we'll known business man was caught by
his wife, . short time AGO.. in 9 room al
night. under compromising circumstances,
with Q woman who has become notorious
in Nevada in the past two or three years.
Virginia Chronicle.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-04-03
Had n Cold Ride.

Judge Henry Rives arrived In Eureka
Monday morning about 8 o'clock from Salt
Lake. The Judge had Q case coming up in
the Distric. Court that morning, and had
TO make the trip from Pslisade on the buck
board TO be here on time. He reports hav-
ing experienced Q very cold ride. He I'm
ished his business and returned home by
Wednesdays train.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-04-03
the wave approaching.

From the number Of commercial men
who have recently visited Eureka the
promised prosperity wave must be sdvano-
Ing towards the Base Range. These gen.
tlemen are noted for their sr-seeing quail.
tiles, and we look upon the increased mum
Der arriving - 9 good omen. Besides
those arriving during the week. four OF the
brave drummer boys came mp by last Sat-
days train and remained over Sunday.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-04-03

An Act passed by the last Legislature
provides that all goods and supplies for
the State shall be purchased Of home mer-
chants il the cost does not exceed 10 per
cent, freight added. Of what the goods or
supplies can be purchased for abroad.
The Act applies TO supplies for counties ~
we'll ss for the State. and means that all
supplies for State and county institutions
and offices will be purchased in Nevada
hereafter.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-04-03
Lincoln County.

Nevada Ia . great State in extent and re-
sources. stretching as 1t does from the
35th TO the 42d degree Of latitude. and
embracing many climates. Lincoln county
alone is big enough for . State. and has
climates enough for . continent. In this
county they are planting walnuts. almonds
citrus fruits and all the products Of
Southern California. as we'll as digging
| vast quantities Of gold.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-04-03

Bob and Abe Laird started ont for .
duck hunt in the vicinity Of Governor
Ssdler's sulphur Spring ranch Friday
morning OF last week. As the weather
had been so pleasant for two or three days
previous. George Young. after taking Q
look at the barometer and doing . little
figuring. concluded 10 would be . good
time TO go out In the country and get .
little fresh air, and decided TO join the
boys on the hunt. The party had herdly
got out Of the mouth Of the canyon before
10 commenced showing. After continu-
ing ON In the storm for some time, Abe
said he thought il was not going TO be very
good weather for ducks, and favored re-
turning home. George would not hear OF
such 9 proposition without arguing the
question, claiming the present disturb
ance TO be only . temporary squsll or
snow furry that would soon pass Of.
George then proceeded 10 sum mp the ele-
ments, and after agreeing 10 stake his
reputation as . weather foreoaster upon
the early return Of the bslmy Spring
weather that had caused them to start on
the hunt. the boys agreed to take his
word for il and go on. As they proceeded
on down the valley the storm continued
in increased severity. Abe says as IL be-
came colder and they were all becoming
chilled through. Bob would every now and
then look sideways at George, but said
nothing. The party arrived home Sun
day. On the return trip the horses sew
ersl times refused to face the storm; they
got off the road, and, all in all. they ex-
press themselves as having experienced
the toughest and most disagreeable storm
they were ever caught ont in-on . duck
hunt.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-04-03
HI AT Salt Lake.

White Pine News March 9th: Treas
urer Williamson. who for the past two
months has been under medical treatment
in Salt Lake City, is moi improving Is
rapidly as his friends would wish. A let
ter received from him 9 day or two since,
stated that he was NOT SO veil and did not
know when he would return.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-04-03
4 Young Man Makes q Serious
Mistake.


The San Francisco Post gives an account
Of q shortage in the Wells, Fargo 4 Co.
Office ct Newcastle, and the agents name
is given as F. Lamont. 1t is believed that
v. LaMottee, who formerly lived here, 10
the party. as he was express agent at
Newcastle. The accused has confessed to
having appropriated 5000. His excuse for
taking the money is that be was in trouble
and had 10 have IL TO get out Of Q scrape.
He was given . reasonable time to raise
the shortage, and may be able to do 80.
He WAS we'll known in Reno and his
friends will regret his misstep. as be was
considered . square yonng man here
Reno Journal.
Victor spens his ~schoolboy days in Eu-
reka, and left here with his parents for
Reno about twelve years Ago.. He was a
bright boy and considered trustworthy in
every respect. He had been an employe
Of Wells. Fargo & 90. for several years,
and this is the first charge, we believe, that
has been made against him.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1897-04-03

In response to strong protests from edu'
c~ational centers the Republican members
Of the Ways and Means Committee
changed the paragraph in the tariff bill re-
lAting to books and scientific instruments,
so as TO permit books, scientific apparatus,
charts and chemicals, such as are not pub
lished or made in the United States, ex'
pressly imported in good faith, by and for
the use Of any regularly established cor
poration. university. college. academy,
school, seminary Of learning. or free pub
lie library and not intended for sale. to be
admitted free Of duty.