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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-12-24

erS Tor memory
More precious far than fieeting gold,
Goodnight, sweet year, wherein / read
Full many a page with rare delight;
Thy latest hour will soon have fed
o, pleasant year, sweet year, goodnight!
Goodnight, sad year, that reft away
Some hopes cherished; gave the pain
OF disillusion; dimmed the day
With wrecks of labor wrought in vain.
Goodnight, sad year, that sometimes knew
MY pillow wet with bitter tears,
Goodnight, sad year, that drifteth too
Far hence on Times black sea Of years.
Goodnight, blithe year, that to the home
Came smiling with so gay a face,
Babe roses bloom in hall and room,
Sent small feet pattering through the
place
That woke such bells of melody
AS touch the eternal chords that ring
Where evermore the rapsomed be
And saints for aye behold the King.
Goodnight, brave year, that gave me
strength,
And helped my will to overcome
In struggles, where the foe, at length
Baff1ed and beaten, left me dumb,
Yet thrilling with victorious songl
Goodnight, brave year! 1 fain would
keep
Thy secret still to right the wrong,
But thou art weary. Rest and sleep.
Goodnight, o year most sorrowful,
Seen from the earth side, ache and loss
And clouded dawns, and dear ones gone,
Have deeply stamped thee with the cross.
Goodnight, o sorrowful, sweet year,
Sweet with the promise of the day,
Where heavens own morning shall appear
And all the shadows flee away.
Mrs. Margaret E. Sangster, in Congrega-
tionalist.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-15

political responsibility for those isl
ands2 But we are told that unless
wa annex Hawaii soma other power
will. This is an old trick OF the an
nexationists, to which they resort on
every similar occasion. They pro-
phesied the same thing when San
Domingo was to be annexed, and
the prediction proved utterly
grouudless. So it will in this case.
No foreign power will lay its hands
upon the Hawaiian Islands against
the protest OF the United States.
And that protest will carry all the
greater moral authority if it is
known that there is no scheme OF ac-
QUESTION on our part behind it.
Why, then, should the American
people favor the annexation Of the
Hawaiian Islands, thus embarking
upon an adventurous policy of in
discriminate ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, aban-
doning the wise and safe traditions
OF our government, throwing away
the inestimable privilege of doing
without large and costly ornaments
taking upon themselves the burdens
Tor which we have so condescendiug-
Iy pitied the nations OF the Old
World, and opening the way to
other annexations apt to inject into
our political system populations Of
M utterly incongruous and danger
Gus haracter-and all this in ord, +
to gain some advantages which we
may have without any Of these risks
aud sacrifces2 We commend this
question to the sober sense OF the
American people for calm consider.
alton in anticipation of the wild
scheme which is likely soon to be
sprung upon us.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-15
LEWIS & co.

Timed fish are a delicacy so
are timed fruits and vegetables
when of selected stock. We sell
these goods by the single can or
by the case. Customers buying
by the case secure wholesale
rates and save lot of money.
Our prices are as low if not
lower than elsewhere.
We have anchovies in salt or
in oil in different size tins or
bottles Appetit Slide / pound
tins. Yarmouth Bloaters, in 1 lb.
tins or smoked by the dozen.
Russian Caviar in tins; Findon
Haddacks in ID. tins; Herrings
in various sauces and Herrings'
kippered, Eastern Herrings,
Smoked Boneless with sailed and
fresh. A half dozen kinds Of
mackerel in tins or kits. Sar-
dimes, five kinds in tins. Salmon
in ID. tins, Salmon Steaks,
Cocktail Salmon, Salmon Bellies
in kits or barrels.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-15
WV DIMOND'S

By the Miowera the other day,
we received direct from the fac
tory, a magnificent assortment
of French China. Among the
lot we have two new stock pat
terms, from which customers
may select either one piece or
ten dozen. In this way custo-
mers may replace any breakage
at the lowest possible cost and
without the necessity of purchas-
ing an entire new set.
In this same invoice we have
some of the most beautifully de-
corated toilet sets ever shown in
Honolulu. There are made of
fine crockery and will ornament
any wash stand.
A fad among Honolulu poo-
pie is decorating china. At the
exhibition by the pupils of Miss
French at Oahu College short
time ago, some beautiful speci-
mems, the work of her pupil,
were shown and will stand COM
parison with the work of pro-
fessional artists abroad. Our
stock which was opened a day or
two ago contains all sorts ofpieces
and in many sizes. They are
made especially for decorating
and are inexpensive,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-15
WHAT SHALL IA BE.

To the person who suggest the most
appropriate name for the lake now
in construction inside OF the bicycle
track at Kewalo will receive a deed
to one Of the building lots. Send
the chosen name 10 sealed envelope.
At the proper time com Mite from
the newspapers will decide on the
one name. Only one suggestion to
each person, Address envelope.
BRUCE WARTNG e. CO,
3l4 Fort Street,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-15
A PRETTY WEDDING.
George and Carrie will Travel To.
eether in Life.

George and Carrie will Travel To-
gether in Life.
George @. Ross and Carrie Stem
sen were married last evening at 81.
Andrews Cathedral by the Rev. v.
Fl. Kitcat. Miss Kale was brides
maid, and George S. Harris, Jr, sup
ported the groom. The bride was
given away by her guardian, Consul
f. A. Schaefer.
The bridegroom is the oldest son
of ex Auditor-General G.. j. Ross,
and is clerk in the Interior Depart
ment. The bride is the daughter Of
the late Mr. Siemsen, formerly man
ager of the Honokaa plantation.
The young couple are both very
popular and count their friends by
scores.
A pretty reception was held after
the ceremony at the Priory, where
the bride has received her educa
ton and recently acted as teacher
Mr.. and Mrs. Ross leave for the
Peninsula to-day, where they will be
the guests of Mr. and Mrs. George
Allen.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-15

Salt was formerly entirely pro-
duced by evaporation of sea water.
If the entire ocean were dried mp it
would yield no less than 4,4l9,360
cubic miles of rock salt, or about
fourteen and one-half times the en-
tire bulk OF Europe above high
water mark, mountains aud all eva
poration lie still practiced on the sea-
board. Portugal produces annually
100000 tons; Spain, 100000 tons;
Italy, 10000 tons, and Austria,
100000 tons at points on the coast
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-15
LEWIS &c CO.,
Fort Street. GROCERS. Tel. 24O
NOTICE.

ALL TENANTS AND OTHERS IN
N debted to Liliuokalani will please take
no, ice that tho undersigned has been APP
pointed agent of her estate, under full
power of attorney. Prompt payment of
indebtedness is requested
j. o. CARTER,
4iS-im 20S Merchant Street.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-15

The Australia left Wednesday az
ternoon carrying on hoard her the
remains of the late Minister Willis
Prominent members of the Hawai-
ian Government, the diplomatic and
consular corps we're present at the
departure OF the steamer Mrs.
Willis remained below where she
was attended by Mrs W. G.. irwin,
Mrs. Widdifeld, and few other
intimates, Miss Dulaney and young
Albert Willis we're on the deck wav-
ing the last sad farewell to their
numerous friends, The services OF
the band we're dispensed with, out
of respect to Mrs. Willis.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-15
NOTICE.

~ Il. B0ARDMAN is temporarily To-
W. Gated at corner OF Queen and Nuu-
anu Streets, ready 10 attend to any
business entrusted to him, ii4-lm
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-15

The ship Henry II. Hyde arrived
in ballast from San Francisco at
noon to-day. She came down in Is
days.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-15

Local news and other reading
matters will oe found in the supple
ment to this issue.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-15

A cluster OF three bananas grown
together is exhibited in the window
OF Benson, Smith a. Co.'s store on
Fort street.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-15

Mr. James Campbell and family
will move to their Waikiki residence
Tomorrow
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-15

A number OF Hawaians were ar
rested this morning for indulgiug in
the game of Russian war at the
Pacific Mail dock.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-15
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

Dr. Makalna is reported as being
seriously i'll in England.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-15

The Kesuhou from Hamakua and
the Kauai from Naviliwili arrived
to-day. Their sugar are for w. g.
Irwin g. Co. for the ship S. P.
Hitchcock.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-15

The b8tne. S. G. Wilder, Capt. D.
Mcneil, sail at 3 o'clock this after
noon for San Francisco She carries
away 1910 tons of No. ! sugar, being
the heaviest load she has ever taken
from this port.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-15

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 aud Pacific too,
Supply this perfect gem.
The Cosmopolitan is not behind
With checks which change with
them.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-15

British Vice. Consul T. r Walker
has petitioned for letters Of admin
istraton OF the estate of Edward
Hutton, deceased. The estate is
valued at $4,000
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-15

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The Newtown bee., 1897-07-30
C. W. B. ASKS A FEW QUESTIONS

We always have been intensely inter
ested in Rev o. o. Wright's articles in
THE BEE, and we fiatter ourself in think
ing that our contributions have been read
with interest on CONSOLIDATION, "Sci-
entific Farming" and other interesting
subjects. l have become somewhat tired
of seeing my own initials so often in the
papers and have held up awhile, thinking
somebody might vote against me-" as
one Athenian did against Aristides, be.
cause everybody called him 1.-The Just"
Now when our literary and reverend
friend recommends setting out forest
trees in New England, where forests pre-
vail, and solves the tramp question by
putting the million and half of tramps
upon the farmers, we protest, as also we
do against the continual warfare upon
our public schools. He has asked so
many questions of late that the wise can
not answer, that we "assume" to be wise
enough to ask few.
What right has any town or state to
tax an old maid or bachelor to support
others children?
What right has the same authority to
tax man to support others children
when he has educated his own at a pri-
vate school?
What right has one district to have
more scholars than another?
What right has the clergy to insist that
the church should control the public
schoolsP
Would 1t be well to 60 back to the "Old
Pod Augur Days." and compel every man
to pay one tenth of his property to the
church? We ask for information mo
man needs it re."-[G. w. B.
The Newtown bee., 1897-07-30
Finest Ice Cream Freezers Ma

the young inventor mounted his engine,
and on they sped for several miles aa
fast as they could go. There came no
sigual, and the engineer began to fear
that the Emperor had fallen asleep.
Suddenly the engine came to a sharp
curve around the edge of a cliff, when, to
his horror, on the track directly ahead
of them the engineer saw q huge bowl
der.
He had just sufficient presence of mind
to turn the crank of his brake and pull
the engine up within a couple of yards
of the fatal block.
Here the Emperor put his head out of
his car window and demanded to know
the cause of the sudden stoppsge. The
engineer pointed to the rock, and, much
to his surprise, Dom Pedro began to
laugh.
"Push it to one side and go on" he
said, calmly.
The engineer obeyed, and kicking the
stone, was sCill further astonished to see
it crumble into dust before him.
1t was nothing more nor less than a
block of starch which the Emperor had
had made and placed on the rails the
night before.-[ Hsrper's Round Table.
The Newtown bee., 1897-07-30
A LOCAL MANUFACTURE.

One of the best corn binders on the
market is that manufactured by T. E.
Platt & Co. of Hopewell, whose postofice
address is Redding Ridge. Its superior
icy lies in its simplicity and consequent
Responsiveness. Farmers will soon be
thinking about these articles as the time
for using them Is approaching, and as
rye straw has been badly used up by the
recent heavy rains, no doubt but that
many will send their names to T. e. Plat
s. Co. for q descriptive circular and sam
pie binder. They are much superior to
rye straw any way, and cheaper In the
end, being labor savers.
The Newtown bee., 1897-07-30

Christ church after several weeks omis-
sion, on account of repairs being made.
The interior is greatly improved in ap-
pearance by new carpets and repainting.
Burglars visited all the stores and
barber shops,a few nights since but were
unable to find any large amounts of
money or valuables to take away.
Mrs Frank l.. Curtis and children have
gone to Massachusetts for a few weeks.
Tar walks have been laid on the west
side of Main street, between Town hall
and the corner of Church street.
Mrs c. W. Blakeslee, of King street,
has been i'll with chills and fever.
A. E. Randall, formerly with McNam.
ara, has gone to Springfield, Mass, to
work for large beef house in that place.
Mr. and Mrs Charles N. Beardsley are
mourning the loss of their infant, who
lived but few hours after its birth.
Contracts have been made for the
erection of the new school building with
W. j. Wright.
Congressman Charles French of Sey-
mour is part owner of the steam launch
Elaine, which was recently sunk in the
river, and successfully raised by Captain
William Austin.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Meth
odist church met last week with Mrs
Herbert Bartram, of East Broadway
The Methodist Sunday school will
picnic at Pawson Park August 2.
Frank Amber, we'll known in THU
vicinity, committed suicide, while visi
ting friends in Waterbury, last week, BY
taking Iaudanum. He had been drink
ing heavily for some time, and haC
made some threats of self destruction
but his friends had no fears of hi:
carrying them out. The remains were
brought here for funeral services, which
were held at the house of his brother in
California street. The interment wa:
made at Nichols, in the family plot in
the cemetery at that place.
William Rodgers has been in town re
newing old acquaintance.
The Newtown bee., 1897-07-30
DoDGINaTowH AND VICINITY.

Miss Ruth Peters Of Brooklyn passed
Sunday the guest Of Miss Lottie Behn.
Master Frank Durant of Danbury ex
poets to spend few weeks with his
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs Lorenzo Du-
rant.
Mr. and Mrs E. c. Bevans have return.
ed from weeks visit at Compo Grove
Mrs 2. C. Durant ia entertaining hel
sister from Bethel.
Miss Minnie Human OF Newtown Ii
spending few days with Miss Jessie
Wilson.
Miss Edna Wilson is entertaining the
measles.
Miss e. l.. Ferry has been visiting rel
tives in Bethel.
The Newtown bee., 1897-07-30
Local Affairs.
F1NNELL OF BRooKF1ELD FINISHES FRS
A Good Road Race.

FINNELL OF BROoKFIELD FINISHES FIRST
Notwithstanding the rain and mud the
10-mile road race given under the aus
pices of the Newtown Wheel club was
quite a success and quite fast time was
made over the course. The race began
promptly at 30. The starter of the race
was Fred White; timers, Harry Curtis,
Bert Flansburgh and Harry Clark
judges, Will Minor, John w. Webb and
Leonard Botsford. There was 43 entries
and only six to start, Henry Moore,
scratch; Peter Finnell one minute, Will
Hawley and Thomas Coles two minutes,
Harry Mason Ia minutes and Fred
Shepard four minutes. Peter FinnelI was
the first to cross the tape at the finish,
being only 100 feet ahead of Moore, who
made pluckV fight for the race. Fred
Shepard came third, then came Will Raw-
ley and Harry Mason sprinting for all
they we're worth for fourth place, the
former winning by half a wheel, Thomas
Coles coming last. The time made by
each one is as follows: Henry Moore,
80. O6 Ia; Peter Finnell, 1929; Thomas
Coles, 35.O8; viii Hawley, 34O7 Ia;
Harry Mason, 30 OF "a; Fred Shepard,
1920 IL. Much enthusiasm was shown
by the public during the race and it is
hoped that they will aid the club much
more literally in the future, as 1t is ex-
pected to have more races during the
season. There was crowd of about 200
to witness the race. The race was unus-
ually free from accidents aside from a
few falls, Moore taking two and Coles
also two, but none proved very serious.
The club members wish to thank those
who so kindly aided them in making the
race the success that 1t was.
The Newtown bee., 1897-07-30
A PRACTICAL TEST.

Dom Pedro, the last Emperor Of Bra
I'll, was man Of practical turn Of
mind, as the following story told of him
by Spanish newspaper well illustrates.
He once gave an audience to a young
engineer who came TO show him new
appliance for stopping railway engines.
The Emperor was pleased with the idea,
but wished TO put IL to practical test.
s'Day after Tomorrow said be, sshave
your engine ready. We will have Il
coupled to nv saloon-carriage and start
When going at full speed I will give tbs
signal to stop, and then we shall see how
your invention works.
At the appointed time all was In readi
ness. The Emperor entered his carriage
The Newtown bee., 1897-07-30
couple Of weeks at Portland, Me-, anG

couple Of weeks at Portland, Me-, and
other points of interest.
DR. George Bouton, who received 4
paralytic shock while at Saratoga, last
| week, is now at a New York hospital.
He is doing as well as can be expected.
Mrs Theodore 81. Robinson and family
of Troy, N. Y, are guests of Mr. and Mrs
Edward n. Nash.
Mrs Emma j. Raymond and Miss
Birdie r. Keller have been spending a
couple weeks at Niagara Falls and To-
ronto, Canada.
Miss Nellie Elwood is visiting friends
in Wallingford.
Mrs Meham and Miss Nellie MCGOWAN
of Brooklyn, N. Y, are visiting Mrs
George W. Mills.
John Ogden of Guilford, N. Y, is visit
ing Henry A. Ogden.
Rev r. j. Thompson of Green's Farms
conducted the services at Safeguard
chapel, Cross Highway, Sunday after
noon. During the month of August the
meetings will not be held.
Miss Elizabeth Coley of New York is
spending the summer with Miss Fannie
A. Gray.
The Sunday school of Cranbury chapel
will picnic at Cedar Island, next Wednes-
day.
Miss Belle B. Fancher, daughter of
Mrs John w. Fancher, and Frederick G.
Tanning, were married at the residence
of the groom's parents, MIR and MRS
Lucius M. Tanning, last Monday even
ing, by Rev j. Mcclure Bellows of Grace
church, Norwalk. Mr. and Mrs Tanning
have gone to housekeeping in the Judson
Wright homestead on Wright street.
Miss Susie Gorham has been visiting
friends in Brooklyn, N. Y.
The Newtown bee., 1897-07-30
Westport, Conn.

with care and anxiety. This family is
greatly afflicted.
Mrs Elizs Hamilton is suffering with
malaria.
The many friends of Mr. and Mrs Frank
Upton are rejoiced over their return
from Detroit. They expect to remain
and make their home in the East again.
The topic for the meeting of the Y. P.
S. c. E., Sunday evening next, will be
'Idols we are likely to worship"
Hobert Blackman will be the leader.
The Newtown bee., 1897-07-30
STAFFORD.
AN EXCITING BICYCLE RACE,

AN EACIIING B1CYCLE RACE.
There was quite gathering of people
near the Congregational church, one
evening last week, who were interested
in the bicycle race to Lordship Park and
back. There were six entries but only
two at the finish. W. L. BuddiDgton
was the winner, but William Blakeslee
was very close second, there being not
over a wheels length between them at
the finish. A pair of handle bars was
the prize, donated by Druggist Greeley.
Rev J. D. Eaton, delivered a very
interesting account of his labors as
missionary, in the Congregational
church, one evening last week.
Charles E. Stage and a party have
had few days fine fishing at Block
Island. Sheriff Hawley, Attorney Allan
Paige and Pres Radel, .of the Traction
company, are part Of the company.
Mrs Charles s. Judson has gone to
Kingston for a vacation.
Rex and Harold Delacour are visiting
friends in Bridgeport.
Mrs Rufus Buddington is visiting
friends in Stepney.
Miss Charlotte Devine met with an
accident while riding her wheel in
Bridgeport, which might have been very
serious in it's results, but she escaped
with few bruises and badly democrat
lized wheel.
DR. Lemuel J. Beardsley is having his
| residence on King street newly papered
and painted in the interior.
w. A. Stage is superintendent and
George Porter assistant, of the newly
organized Sunday school connected with
the Advent Mission.
At the town meeting it was voted to
pay one third of the expense of the
West approach to Washington Bridge.
1t was also voted not to accept of the
state money for improvement of roads,
Miss Kitty Silliman Of Bridgeport il
visiting her sister, Mrs George K. vii
son.
The lightning during the severe storm
of Friday night struck several places il
town, but no serious damage was done
Judge of Probate Charles 81. Peck i
acting for Judge Tallmadge, of tn
Bridgeport district, during the latter
absence in Europe.
Mrs Betsey Wardwen celebrated he
91st birthday at her home on Main stree
on the 18th inst. A large number of he
friends and neighbors called to cor
graduate her and many gifts wer
!. brought to brighten the happy annivel
sary. Mrs Wardwell was born In thi
q town and had lived here all her life
Z She has been twice married and he
daughter, Miss Lucy Wheeler, cares 70
v her in her old age. Her mind is clea
9 and active, and she takes great interes
i In all that is passing around her an
y evidently enjoyed the OCCASION fully q
The Newtown bee., 1897-07-30
HUNTINGTON.
WHITE HILLS AND VICINITY.
newing old acquaintance.

WHITE HILLS AND VICINITY.
Mr. and Mrs Valentine Halter, of
Bridgeport, have visited their parents in
this place.
W. G. Bryant of Brooklyn spent Sat
urday night at the Bryant homestead ;
leaving early Sunday morning for his
summer residence at New Preston.
Mr. and Mrs N. L. Bevier and Mrs
Stephens of Shelton were Sunday guests
at Mortimer Hubbell's.
W. q. Hilton of Hartford gave 81
excellent discourse Sunday morning, ant
also gave the Endeavorers some goot
advice at the evening meeting. We wisf
MIR Hilton would come oftener.
Mrs VIII johnson entertsins he
mother and sister from Brooklyn.
Mortimer Hubbell is having his she'd
painted.
| Mrs Gerard and Master Bryant hav'
returned from their visit at Woodmont
Mr. and Mrs B. Dams are with Mr.
Grandson Aubbell at present.
Marian Beardsley has returned home
Mrs John Dams is very ill. She ha
been suffering with complications o
diseases for time. Her recovery /
doubtful. Mr. Dams is still suffering
from the effects of q fall from load o
hay. Both daughters are horae, one il
The Newtown bee., 1897-07-30
HATTERTOWN.


NOT YET COMMENCED TO HUSTLE THEIl
HAY CROP.
Several farmers in this neighborhoot
have not yet commenced to harvest thei
hay crop.
g7 Daniel N. Platt and friend from Shell
ton apent Sunday with o. N. Platt and
family.
Mrs John Loucks of Danbury is spend
ing a week at her fathers, Charles Ben
edict's.
Miss Anna Fairchild of Bridgeport is
visiting with relatives in this place.
Henry Morgan was in New York, part
of last week.
DIR c. M Penny and Miss Edith Fair
child of Bridgeport have been guests OF
e. G. Northrop.
Miss Elsie P. Botsford has been en-
gagged to teach our school the coming
year.
J. w. Penny Is harvesting very fine
crop of raspberries. He sells most of
them in Bethel.
Mrs Clara Stebbins of Bethel visits her
brother, Ralph Benedict.
Miss Alice Partridge of Berkshire is a
guest of her cousin, Miss Edna Booth.