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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-10-14

OF course, a plea Of self-deiense
will be advanced by Chun Poon, but
who will believe him, Is it not a
fact, that he is one of the characters,
that the police authorities delight
in employing, although aware that
they are unreliable and unworthy of
belieff When this Chinese detective
was in the employ of the then
Sheriff OF Hawaii, Mr. E. G. Hitch
cock, the jurors in Kohala refused
to believe any evidence given by the
man, and the prosecuting attorney
was forced to drop every single case
based upon the evidence Of this
same Chun Poon. Now this mans
word is to be taken, and he will
naturally be supported by his assist
ant, who was present at the arrest
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-10-14
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A speciality OF Cbildren's Hats
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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-10-14

Chun Poon, we understand, claims
that Gavin drew pistol and raised
it at him, and that he fred in self
defense. His first shot went through
the wrist of Gavin and disabled him.
Why then was the second shot fred
which probably will cripple the man
for life2 And is it not a matter Of
fact, that when GAVIN was searched
his revolver was found in his pocket
and if he did have it in his disabled
hand, unable to pull the trigger,
even il he had intended to do so,
where was the justification in shoot
ing him again7 Two police officers
ought certainly to be able to capture
a wounded man.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-10-14

What is to prevent Chun Poon or
any other of his stripe shooting and
killing peaceful citizen, whom he
finds alone; place a revolver next to
his victim, aud then claim that he
fred in self.defense. His word is to
be received and believed by the At
torney- General and his satellites
the dead or crippled victim of the
Chinese crackshot cannot be heard.
The lawsprovde for specially severe
punishment for anyone resisting or
assaulting police officers while in
performance OF their duties. The
police is to be protected by these
laws and not by pistols. No FIRE
arms are given to the police Of
Great Britain, and yet that country
Justly boasts of the finest force in
the world. 1t is true that many a
brave officer is clubbed, beaten and
even shot but the offenders are al
ways arrested and the heavy hand
of the law falls on their heads. The
police lruncheou is sufficient to keep
order in London with her six mil
lions of people. In the peaceful
community Of Hawaii there has
never heretofore been any call for
revovers aud it has been left to our
best" government to introduce that
undesirable article in the equipment
OF our police officers, and place it
in the hands of such choice sup
porters of Mr.. Dole as Detective
Chun Poon & Co.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-10-14
On Saturday, the 18th day of October, 1881

The property tn he sold are 2 shares in
Hui Lind of Houaloa and 2, in the Dis
trict of North Kona, Island of Hawaii
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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-10-14

The affair is, however, deserving
OF considerable thought as it dis
closes a most pernicious system;
that of arming irresponsible police
officers with fire arms. Jack Gavin
is shot by a Chinese detective, who
caught him in the act OF committing
a misdemeanor, TO wit having opium
in possession. The offense is surely
trifing, and if brought before the
courts, Jack Gavin would probably
be fined 500, it being his first Of
fense. The Chinese "detective"-
the very word will soon be odious-
was not alone when he arrested
Gavin. There was another armed
policeman with him, and Gavin, a
small sized man, was alone with his
bundle of opium. Under the cir
cumstances we fail to see any reason
for the shooting. If Chun Poon,
who the Advertiser gleefully says, is
the erackshot of the police force,
had the drop on Gavin, and had
called to him to throw up his hands,
the man would have done so. la the
United States police officers are
armed, but the officer who would do
such cold blooded shooting, as that
done by the Marshals Chinese de.
teotive, would soon exchange his
blue uniform with one of stripes.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-10-14

Look out for the Fall Millinery
Opening at N. S. Sachs, which will
be announced shortly.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-10-14
CORRESPONDENTS.
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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-22
THE EAST.

Elizabeth X. TSlton. the wife of
Henry Ward Beecher's accuser, died at
her home in Brooklyn from paralytic
stroke Theodore Tilton. her husband.
is in Paris, where he has lived ever
since the Beecher trial.
At the leading clearing houses in the
United States the exchanges during the
week ended on the 10th aggregated
$685.. e64, 40, against S1.Ol6O93.321 the
previous week. The decrease compared
with the corresponding week of 1896
was 80.
At Sackett's Harbor. y. y, Mrs. Will
Der Crouch. divorced woman, and Miss
May DAILY were killed and George Allen
was fatally wounded. The husband of
Mrs. Crouch was in Jail charged with
the crime.
At SOmersworth, Y. H.. Cashier J. \.
Stickney. of the Great Falls national
bank. was murdered by robbers, who
carried off $1,000.
Gen. Grants body has been removed
in New York from the temporary tomb
which has sheltered il for nearly 12
years 10 the imposing mausoleum
which is designed TO be its permanent
resting place
Remains of the late Andrew j. Gar
vCy, who died in Southampton, arrived
i'm New York. IL was Garvey's testi-
mony that clinched the ey idence against
Tweed. who was charged in 1872
with defrauding the city.
An unknown young man. apparently
- years old. jumped from the middle of
the suspension bridge at Niagara Falls
and was drowned.
Hester Jackson (colored), who for
wears has been known in Newark, y. j.,
as Aunt Hester. celebrated the one hun
drod and sixth anniversary of her birth.
The dea1h Of Seth /. AIillken, for u
years member of congress from the
Third district of Maine. occurred in
Washington of pneumonia.
Umpires of the National Baseball
league have been named as follows:
Lynch. Hurst. Emslie. Sheridan, Nc
Donald, McDermott and O'Day.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-22
MRS. TlL-TON DEAD.
Wife Of the Accsser Of Henry Ward
Heechcr Dies.

New York. April 16.-Mrs. Elizabeth
u. Tilton, the wife of Henry Warl
Beecher's accuser, died on Tuesday last
at her nome in Brooklyn. The news of
her death was not made public until
Thursday. Since the famous Beecher
trial she had lived in strict retirement.
In recent years she had shared her home
with her widowed daughter. Theodore
Triton, her husband, is in Paris, where
he has lived ever since the Beecher trial.
Mrs. Tilton's death was almost CO.
Incident with that of Mrs. Henry Ward
Beecher, who died only two weeks ago.
OF the persons directly affected by the
great Beccher trial the only one now
living is Tilton, the complainant. Til
ton was a member of Mr.. Beecher's
church in Brooklyn and editor of the
Brooklyn Union, owned then by the
late Henry c. Bowen. Bowen backed
the editor in his suit. He was pillar
of the church, too. When the case was
decided for Beecher those who stood by
the pastor blacklisted the paper. The
trial of the suit was one of the most
notable legal battles ever fought in this
country.
New York, April 17.-Mrs. Theodore
II. Tilton was buried in Greenwood
cemetery Friday. Only two coaches
followed the hearse to Greenwood.
They contained Mrs. Tilton's four chill
dren, Malachi Taylor and three of Mrs,
riIton's most intimate friends.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-22
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

by an explosion o. fire damp in the
Oberhausen pit near Essen, Germany,
ten persons were killed.
The government of Turkey has form
ally informed the Greek government
that any further raid of irregulars into
Turkish territory would be regarded as
declaration of war upon the part of
Greece.
Peace negotiations in Cuba have, il is
said. been checked by the refusal of
Gen. Gomez 10 receive the three COM
missioners appointed by Gen. Weyler.
Consul Little telegraphs from Tegu-
cigalpa, the capital of Honduras. that a
revolution has broken GU and that the
republic is now under martial law.
Spanish troops near the town of En-
cruciiada. Cuba. destroyed the property
owned by the wife of the British vice
consul, Mr.. Harris, and tore up an
American flag which the manager of
the estate, George Harris, who is an
American citizen, had draped over his
bed.
The ear of Russia says that nothing
now remains but to abandon Turkey
anu Ofeece 10 tHelT Ia &C anu itdNe tutiil
to measure strength.
Fighting occurred in Macedonia be-
tween the Greek irregulars and Turk
/ ish forces.
In Rome il was stated that notice had
been received from the American gov
eminent that the United States does not
recognize the existence of a blockade
at Crete.
The withdrawal of at least a part OF
/ the great army that Spain has main
/ tanned for several years in the island OF
! Cuba will soon begin.
Turkey has declared war against
Greece. The Greeks have captured the
Turkish position from Nezeros TO
Koutra, while repeated attacks by the
Turks on Analipsis have been repulsed
with heavy loss.
The insurgent leaylerGen. RUS Rivera
and Col. Bacallao. recently captured in
the province of Pinar del Rio, are recov-
ering from their wounds.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-22

At La Crosse. Wis. David Mckinney
and his wife. who have believed each
ether dead for so years, have been re-
united.
Flames destroyed the greater portion
of the plant of the Grand Crossing Tack
company in Chicago, the loss being
$4,000.
w. Godfrey Hunter and ex-Congress-
mer John ii. Wilson were indicted at
Louisville for conspiracy to bride in
connection with the senatorial contest.
The fears of flood at Kansas City.
Mo-. nave been dissipated.
Near Findlay. o.. the BlalSrlee family
We're tortured by burglars and robbed
of $1,000 in money.
\ =. y has been issued by the populist
national committee for a national con-
vention at Nashville, Tenn, July 4. TO
rcOrganize the party.
At Burlington, Ia, the river was eight
miles wide and extended over the low
lands at Gladstone, Ill, IL miles from
burlington.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-22
Turk. refcated 1t 1evenI.
Bank Cashier Murdered.

Somersworth, n. H., April i7.-While
resisting the entry of two desperate
and determined robbers, and Turing a
heroic but futile struggle TO protect
s150,O00 or more in money and sccuri-
ties in the compartments of the open
vault of the Great Falls national bank
of Somersworth Friday afternoon,
Cashier Joseph a. .Stickney was struck
down and :orutally murdered near the
desk which he had occupied for years.
After killing Stickney. the murdercrs
ransacked the vault and fed with all
the cash it eoutsined with the exception
of five-dollar gold piece. AS near as
can be estimated. about $4,000 was
taken. but it is possible :hat the loss
will considerably exceed this sum, as
no one but the dead cashier knew the
exact AMOUNT that was in the institu-
ton at the TING
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-22
The News Of the Week.
FIFTY.FlFTH CONGRESS.

By TELEGRAPH AND MAIL.

Proceedings of the Special Session.
A test vote on the "a rif question in
&c United States senate on the 18th
showed a majority of one in its favor.
The Indian appropriation bin was dis
cussed 4 message was received from
the president urging that suitable pro-
vision be made for adequate represen-
taticn Of the United States At the Paris
exposition in 1000. The nomination Of
James II. Angel, of Michigan. TO be
envoy extraordinary and minister pien-
ipo,entiarv of the United States TO
Turkey, and of George ID. Meiklejohn.
of Nebraska. 10 be assistant secretary
of war. were received from the presi-
dent. The house was in session but ten
minutes and then adjourned until the
18th without transacting any business.
The United States senate spent the
time on the 18th considering the In
dian appropriation bill, but did not
complete il. Senate Davis endeav-
ored to secure unanimous agreement
upon a time TO take vote upon the
AngIo-American arbitration treaty, but
failed. Senator Hansbrough introduced
bill authorizing the appointment of
a commission to introduce and popu-
larize the bread fools of the United
States among the peoples of the orient.
The house was not in session.
The United States senate was not in
session on the 18th. In the house bill
was introduced by Mr.. Lewis (dem.,
Wash.) providing for the repeal of the
act for an international monetary con-
ference. Mr.. Grosvenor (rep., o. in
troduced bill TO declare the true in
tent and scope If the civil service act.
Adjourned TO the 2ist.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-22
WEST AND SOUTH,

In Chicago John Formella shot aud
instantly killed his stepson, Matthias
nostert. while in rage and then killed
himself.
The water has inundated farms for a
distance of three or four miles south of
Council Bluffs. la ard much stock has
been drowned.
Near Ketcham. Idaho. a snowslide
hurried a man named White, Fred Tul-
ford and his SiX-year-old stepson so feet
deep.
\ train OF the Wabash road struck 2
buggy near West Point. Ind. and James
Holton. Plymouth Field ard Miss Nan
Wilson (all coiored) were killed.
James Green and William Green, a
deputy constable. were shot dead near
Dekoyen. Ky. and Constable William
Beset fatally wounded by William Cody
and Thomas Hite. post Office thieves.
In the Quincy 0ll) district 10000
acres Of the best land we're submerged
under from four to ten feet of water.
Tn Chica 60 Carter II. harrison. re-
Gently elected mayor ON the democratic
ticket. was inaugurated.
Fire destroyed the Moresque building
in New Orleans. occupied by business
firms. the loss being 100000.
Ex-senator Daniel w. Voorhees,
funeral took place from st. Stephens
Episcopal church in Tcrre Haute, Ind.
Rev. John Z. Sulger, the rector, ofiiciat'
ing.
Flames destroyed The business por
ton of the village of Lindsey, o.
Republicans OF the First COMPRESSION
al district of Missouri renominated
Charles y. Clark. of Hannibal. for con
gross.
New laws passed. by the last legis'
/ laturc went into force IN Indiana by
the governors proclamation.
The army officers detailed To dis
tribute supplies in the flooded districts
/ IN the south say oiiat over nine-tenths
Of Washington. Issaquena. Sharkey
Sunfiower and considerable of NlzoC
and Warren counties in Mississippi arc
ovcrflovcd and that $4,000 persons need
/ food.
II Springfield. H.. services common
oratisc of the death uf Abraham Lin.
T coin. - years ago. were held in Repre-
sentatives' hall.
In fight near pawnec. I. T. with :
gang of outlaws two deputy marshal:
were killed.
The Two young sons OF John Henry
! living near Greenland. Ark. committed
suicide. No cause was known for tbs
decd.
/ At the age Of 81 years MRS. 5. NJ
Hanna. the mother of senator MARI
Hanna. died of pneumonia At Asheville
4 y. C.
Advices received in Chicago from
MANY lake ports announced the preva
leuee OF furious gales accompanied
I by Snow and rain. and number of YES
sells were driven ashore.
The original Lone Fisherman in
"Evangeline," James s. Motif, died il
Baltimore.
The death of Charles Goode. who 4
few weeks ago celebrated his one hun
bred and third birthday. occurred al
Belmont. Wis
\ bin passed in the Texas Legislature
taxes sleeping and diLing car com
panies ten cents per mile Of travel.
Flames al the University of California
ia Berkeley DESTROYED the bnilding oe
cup'ed = the collie Of agriculture.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-22
THE GOVERNMENT NOTIFIED.
1Iinister TerrilI sends . Statement
of the Eastern situation.

Washington. April 2O.-After much
effort, owing probably to some con-
fusion in wire transmissions, the state
department officials have succeeded in
'ranslating the cipher cable dispatch
received by Secretary Sherman from
United States Minister Terrell at Con-
stantinople. The result was the fol-
lowing official statement.
1.-THE department " state has received
a dispatch from The United states minister
to Turkey concerning the rupture OF rela-
tions between hat country and Greece ana
the Turkish declaration OF war.
mir. Terrell states hat the minister
from Greece mas been Informed that he
must leave before next Wednesday He IS
not permitted 70 communicate by telegraph
with the Greek government. There are
perhaps 10000 men subjects Of Greece ana
Turkey: all subjects OF Greece are re-
uuired TO leave Constantinople within 10
DAYS The note Of the porte to the foreign
powers discIaims any desire for terri
torial acquisition. The Greek minister IN
forms Mr.. Terrell that the Greek govern
mont requires al subjects Of Greece OF
military age reserved for military duty.
The Turkish government claims that
regular Greek troops seized Ind we're forth
Tying Anoplipsis IN violation of agreement
prohibiting il. Hence an attack there by
the Turks on the 18th. Turkish troops are
scattered along the border of Thessaly and
.annot quickly concentrate Sor decisive
battle. This may enable she Greek army
to fight them in detail"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-22

THE SEASONS FASHIONS.

/ Wells TO be fashionable must be plain.
/ the simple length OF soft brussels net
being one of the most approved.
\ eorn-coIored hat with black lace
trimming is pretty, also the same col
ored hat with very full wreath of blue
! eorn-fiovers.
Skirts are very full at the back and
are gathered over cords and drawn
I closely, so that the back shows point
| ed design Of one cord above another.
/ Novelty hats are shown in braids OF
every Imaginable color. Red is exceed
/ ingly popular. and when trimmed with
/ profusion of soft black lace or chiffon
is one Of most stylish OF the milliner's
| creations.
The surplice front is gaining in IA
yor, and when carefully adjusted is he
coming to almost all figures. For stout
| ladies IL seems 10 reduce the bulk. while
for slender ones it can be left slightly
loose and is very pretty and graceful.
The decline 81 the shoulder cape is
/ said to be assured. How true this may
be one can Ecarcely state authoritative
ly, but from all appearances this form
of garment is too useful. ard has made
too many friends TO be given up very
soon.
| Soft belts of silk or velvet are used,
| and to these some of the rich buckles
are fastened. One OF the novelties is a
belt of yellow velvet with three very ele-
giant cut Jet buckles. one in front and
one on either side. At the back there
| is large rosette bow of leather.
Among the popular belt buckles are
those of oxydized silver with jewels.
| There are also handsome plain ones,
and provident women who have put
| away their old-time tTinkets may now
bring out their old-fashioned buckles
and wear them with "a great deal of
pleasure.
Artificial flowers are eNtTavagantly
beautiful. They are exceedingly nat
ural and very rich looking. Cheap
flowers are short-'ived possessions.
They come apart with the slightest
dsmpness. and rumple almost if one
looks at them.-N. Y. Ledger.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-22
FROM WASHINGTON.

The veteran senator from Vermont,
Justin Smith Morrill,. celebrated his
eighty-seventh birthday in Washing
ton. Mr.. Morrill, completed his 60
years of continuous service March 1
last.
While at the congressional library in
Washington Judge James j. Storrow,
aged 60. well-known Boston lawyer,
dropped dead.
IN the United States there were 90
business failures in the seven days end
ed on the 18th. against 232 the week
previous and 222 in the corresponding
period of 1896.
The war news from the east was the
topic of discussion in diplomatic AMI
official circles in Washington. Secre-
tary Sherman said that this country
would observe strict neutrality.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-22

Washington, April 90.-An important
melting of the executive council of the
American Federation of Labor is being
held in this city at federation head
quarters. The books are reported in
excellent condition and the finances
and membership Of the association
flourishiDg. BY previous arrangements
the executive council called upon Presi-
dent Mckinley at the white house,
where conference was held lasting IN
hour. Various propositions of inter-
est to the wage-earners were discussed.
The most important subject to be con-
sidered at present is the agitation in
favor of an cight-hour working day.
The plan agreed upon contemplates
simultaneous mass meetings through
out the country May to discuss and
agitate the question, and The selection
of a member from each of the national
unions of the country in affiliating with
the federation TO act as an advisory
hoard
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-22
Pleads Not Guilty.

Minneapolis, Mimi, April 20. - Elk
City Treasurer A. c. Haugan was ar.
raigned in the district court on charge
CT misappropriating $519 200 of city
funds and $4,000 of school funds. He
pleaded not guilty. These sums repre-
sent the total amount OF his shortage
ewing 10 the suspension of several
banks within the past two years. The
indictment was found by the grand
jury and Mr.. Hangar returned volun-
tarily from Hot Springs, Ark, to plead
He will furnish bail.