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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-07-15
TROOPS TO SAIL ON 18th.

Puebla and Peru Nearly Ready
to Depart.
Owing to shortage of steamers
at present the next Manila expedi-
ton will consist of only two ships,
instead Of six, as was first contem.
plated. These steamers the City Of
Puebla and the Peru, which will sail
on Monday Q1th) or Tuesday Of
next week. They are both nearly
ready for the reception OF troops
aud by Saturday Colonel Baldwin
will have all the commissary stores
on board.
Major General Otis was engaged
yesterday for some time in figuring
out what troops can best be sent to
Manila on this expedition. 1t is gen.
orally understood that among those
that are to go are six troops of the
Fourth United States Cavalry, the
independent troop of Nevada caval-
ry, and two batteries of the Sixth
United States Artillery, which re-
Gently arrived from the East and are
at Camp Miller. The commanders
OF these cavalry and artillery bait
alions have been instructed to have
their men in readiness for the next
expedition and are expecting for
NAL order any day.
Owing to the limited capacity of
the ships it is doubtful whether any
full regimental organization will be
taken. The rest of this expedition
will very likely be made up of bait
alions Of the Fourteenth, Eighteenth
and Twenty-third regiments of re-
gulars remaining at Camp Merritt,
and Major Weisenberger's battalion
Of four companies of the Washing
ton volunteers at the Presidio, of
whom the regular army of Ulcers
speak in the highest terms
The Pennsylvania, the sister ship
Of the Indiana, has been inspected
and recommended for charter, and
she will undoubtedly be accepted as
a transport. The Rio de Janeiro has
also been recommended, and will
probably be accepted. A reply to
these recommendations, which have
been forwarded to the War Depart
ment, is expected at any hour from
Washington.
The Titania, which has been in
spected and found suitable for the
transportation Of troops, has been
allowed to make trip to Puget
Sound to bring down a cargo OF
coal. This trip will occupy about
two weeks, and hence it is fair to
presume that she will not sail for
Manila until the fifth expedition.
1t was intended to charter the sail
ing vessel Tacoma to convey horses
and mules to Manila, but this plan
has been abandoned, as this means
of transportation is considered too
slow. The ship, however, has not
been rejected.
1t is said that the Government
entertains hopes of yet securing the
steamers Arizona and Tacoma from
the North Pacific Steamship Com
pany to be used as transports.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-07-15
SIX HUNDRED PERISH.

Frenzied seamen Stay Men, Women
and Children in Fight for
Possession Of the Boats.
New YORK, July 6.-The French
line steamship La Bourgogne was
sunk in collision with the British
iron ship Cromartyshire early on
the morning of July 4, sixty miles
south of Sable Island. OF 725 souls
on board 535 were drowned, includ-
ing POI first and second class cabin
passengers. All the first cabin pas
sengers we're lost, and of 800 women
passengers on the Inflated vessel
only one was saved.
That concisely tells the story OF
tragedy that is stained with dis
honor. Passengers and crew were
alike in the awful struggle for self
that turned the deck OF the liner
into shambles and made the ocean
a scene of deliberate murder of
helpless women and men, and by
the very ones to whom they had in.
trusted their lives.
The crash came at o'clock in the
morning, when, in dense fog, the
ocean greyhound struck the Gro
martyshire and passed on in the
gray light to plunge to the bottom
drawing down it's helpless victims
in the whirling surge that marked
the spot where she had foated.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-07-15
COFFEES

Some are cheap now. Cheap
cereal adulterated coffees are
very plentiful and are forcing
down the prices of the old
Kona product, especially the
medium and lower grades
with which they compete.
The higher grades of Isl
and coffees have declined a
little in sympathy.
Our customers are the first
to benefit by reductions.
Fine coffees are scarce and
no reductions can be made in
their prices.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-07-15
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

THE UNDERSIGNED HAS THIS DAY
Il been appointed Executor OF the last
Will and Testament OF Halo, H., copy
whereof is annexed of the Estate of
Halo, k, deceased, of Waimea, Kauai,
and all creditors are hereby notified to
present their claims duly authenticated
even If the claim is secured by mortgage
or otherwise to the under named person at
his residence at Waimea, Kauai, within
six months from date or be forever barred.
And all pc sons indebted to the said
estate are requested to make immediate
payment OF said indebtedness to the un-
dersigned.
Dated at Waimea, Kauai, July q, 1898.
j. A. AK1NA,
Executor OF the Estate Of Halo, k de-
ceased. g89-4t oaw
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-07-15
Seattle Beer.

This ever popular Rainier Beer is
becoming household word and
"will you have glass OF Seattle"
is more often heard than anything
else. The Criterion Saloon have this
beer on tap or in bottles.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-07-15
FOR LEASE.

EoR A LONG TERM OF YEARS.
II The Desirable Pauoa Pasture Land
comprising about 400 Acres. About ~
Acres fenced level land on good road
suitable for Dairy House and Sorghum.
The only Ranch Land adjoining Honolulu.
Reasonable Terms to responsible party.
Inspection solicited. Inquire Of
O. w. BOOTH,
9l7-tt Telephone a94
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-07-15
FOR SALE OR LEASE.

A FIRST-CLASS RESTAURANT IN A
"A good central position thoroughly
furnished and equipped for business, and
doing good trade.
For particulars apply to
J.. r. MILLS,
cliff Cor. Merchant and Alakea SITS.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-06-10
FOR A BLOODLEss VICTORY.
President Mckinley Seeks triumphant
Peace with as Little Sacrifice OF HUI
man Life as Possible

WASHINGTON, June Since the war
between the United States and Spain
has progressed so far without the loss
Of many lives on either side, President
Mckinley is more than ever convinced
that we viii come very near achieving
a blOOdless victory. He stated yester-
day that he expected the six Spanish
ships in the harbOr of Santiago to be
taken without sacrificing a great
amount Of American blood, and that
BlaucO would doubtless be instructed
BY his government to surrender and
evacuate Cuba by the time an Amer
lean army Of occupation had in
vaded Porto Rico. On most excellent
authority II can be stated that the
president is determined upon the rapid
war from this time forward, but that
be is cherishing the hope that the
moral effect Of our great strength viii
induce Spain, in her hopeless and
almost pitiable condition. to throw
her honor to the winds and do the
sensible thing-give up
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-06-10
END OF WAR NEAR.
A Feeling That the Fourth OF July VIII See
Cuba Free Gaining Strong RoId
in Washington.

WASHINGTON, June THE belief
that the end Of the war Is approaching
spreads Officials Of the war and navy
departments, men whose profession is
fighting, are beginning now to think
the hOstilities viii not last nearly
long enough to demonstrate the prac-
teal value Of their theories in various
directions A navy officer Of high
rank advised q friend who wanted to
get into the service not 10 do so.
You viii see no fighting" said the
officer. 1.-The war viii be over in a
few weeks, probably by the end Of
June. There will be no chance for
promotion and you viii be sorry you
went in"
This feeling that ''the Fourth Of
July will see Cuba free is gaining a
strong hold. It may be that the ex-
pectatiOn is too optimistic, but the
holders Of it include those high in au-
thOrity, who ought to be able to judge
Of the prospect Of SPANS endurance
at a cabinet meeting last week, it is
said, only one Of the presidents ad-
visers thought the war would continue
after Santiago and the feet are taken
and Porto Rico is occupied An army
viii 90 to Cuba, but it viii be. an army
of occupation, to maintain authority,
not to expeI Spain. The increased
military and naval establishments Of
the United States will have to con-
tinue for some time TO come, but they
will not be called upon for lighting.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-06-10
Canarr T.Iand EEnedItion.

WAsHIEGTOE. June S-The military
and naval authOrities are discussing
informally the advisability Of sending
an expedition to seize the Canary IS
lands. The plan proposed, It is under
stood. is TO be contingent on the fail
Ure Of Spain to sac for peace after the
fali OF Santiago and the successful in
vasion OF Porto Rico by our forces.
While no definite arrangements look
ing TO the perfection OF the movement
have been made, there IS quite an IN
dercurrent Of influence IN favor Of it
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-06-10
TWO MEN LYNCHED.
RlotOus Negroes On Boat Shoot the Mar
shall OF CIarksvIlIP, NO and Mob
Avenges the Murder.

ST. LOUIS, June IA special to the
Post-Dispatch from GAINESVILLE, No,
says: An excursion boat from Quincy,
III, and Hannibal, Mo. arrived here
Sunday with about 500 negroes on
board. After the boat had tied up
Curtis Young got into a fight with
coIored woman named Lena Bryan, Of
Hannibal 1t became general and
City Marshal Mclean went on board
to ouell 1t. He put Curtis Young IN
der arrest, when somebody in the
crowd shot the marshal in the back
and he died in Is mi nutes- There was
great excitement throughout the town
when the shooting beca me known and
the citizens began to patrol the streets
armed with guns and revOlyers. A
posse of 50 men went on board the
boat and arrested Sam Young. Curtis
Young, Bob Taylor and Charles Tay-
Tor, all colored, and took them to the
city Jail Afterward the two Youngs
were taken from the Jail and hung to
convenient trees
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-06-10
NO LAW AGAINST IT.
Patrons OF School District who Object to
Dancing IN the schOoIhouss Have
No Legal Redress.

TOPEKA, June State Superintend-
ent of Schools Stryler has been ap-
pealed TO to settle a quarrel that has
arisen in a school district in WOodsOn
county which is Of more interest to
the residents there than the war with
Spain. The schOOlt-eacher got per
mission from the board to hold dances
in the schOol-house every Friday night,
and he has been conducting them
regularly. A plumber Of patrons OBJ
jeeted to this procedure and appealed
to the board, who sided with the
teacher. Then nearly every family in
the district lined up on one side or
the other. Those opposing dances aP-
pealed TO Mr.. Stryker, but the super
intendent declines to mix up in the
trouble. He says he does not approve
of teachers fddIing and calling for
dances, or dancing themselves; neither
does he approve OF schOOlhOuses being
used. for dance halls, but as there is no
law against e he can't do anything.
He suggests that the question be made
an issue In the coming school election.
The only way to settle It, said he,
sis to elect q ne " school board on an
anti-dsnce and anti-fddiug platform. T"
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-06-10
IoBSoN AND MEN SAFE.
CsrVera Sends Word TO Sampson That Only
Two OF the Daring Crew Are
Injured.

OFF SANTIAGO, June z Delayed in
TransmissioDl-Au the members Of
the Merrimac expedition are safe Two
are slightly wounded, but Lieut. Hob
son escaped without q scratch. This al
most incredible good news was brought
out yesterday afternoon to Rear
Admiral Sampson by Admiral Cervera's
chief Of staff, under a flag Of truce.
Capt. Oviedo was conducted to Admiral
Sampson and, after salutes had been
exchanged, he said;
Admiral Cervera, the commander OF the
Spanish feet. IS most profoundly impressed
with the brilliant courage shown By the men
who sunk the steamer Merrimac in our harbOr,
and in admiration Of their courage he has di-
reCted me to say to their Countrymen that they
are alive and. with the exception OF two Of the
men, who are slightly hurt they are uninjured.
They are now prisoners Of war and are being
well cared for and will be treated with every
consideration
Admiral Sampson expressed his
thanks for the kindness and gener-
Osity of Admiral Cervera and invited
Capt. OviedO to his cabin, where they
talked for some time alone Later they
adjourned to the quarter deck, where
they chatted pleasantly. Admiral
Sampson improved the opportunity to
show of the ships Of the American
feet In succession the Texas, Orc
gOn, Marblehead and Iowa steamed
close TO the flagship in response to a sig
nal from the admiral, and Capt. Oviedo
was given an opportunity to judge
what chance he and his fellows Of the
Cape Verde fleet would have for their
lives If ever they came sailing out Of
the harbOr of Santiago de Cuba.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-06-10
NEW WORD FROM DEWEY.
He Reports the Capture OF Over 1900
sPanssrdH at CaEite-spanish out
posts Being Driven In.

WAsHE6TOS, June Z.-After q lot OF
conflicting rumOrs Of naval engage
ments, the landing Of troops and such
matters at the navy department., there
came at the close OF the day, one i'm
pOrtant bit of news embodied in re-
port from Admiral Dewey, Of impor-
tant successes achieved by the insur-
gents at Manila The bulletin that
was posted regarding the news from
Dewey was as follows:
Admiral Dewey reports that the insurgents
have been actively engaged within the province
OF CaTite during the past week They have
won several victories, taken prisoners about
1.SO0 men aud 50 officers Of the Spanish troops
not natives The arsenal at Cavite has been
prepared for occupation by the United States
troops upon their arrival on transports
The officials have been more anxious
than they cared to betray as to Ad-
miral Dewey's condition. They were
not seriously apprebensive Of personal
danger to the feet, but an impression
was gaining ground that the admiral
had not maintained the same measure
of success in his operations in MaBila
bay that rewarded his first effort.
Now the report goes to show that his
plans are working out admirably; that
he has succeeded in placing upon the
insurgents the burden of conduct
ing military operations against
the Spaniards, while he himself is
lying in enforced idleness awaiting
the arrival of troops and that he has
succeeded in preventing the eorrup-
tiOn of the insurgent leaders by the
SPaniards, which appeared at one time
to be threatening.
More Relief to BE Sent.
The navy department gave orders
yesterday that the dOuble-turreted
monitor MOnadnock, now at Mare is
land, Cal, should be made ready to
sail for Manila within ten days and
the necessary orders were hurriedIy
telegraPhed. The Monterey will not
wait for the company Of the MOnad-
mock, but should be OF in the course
Of a few hours under the convoy Of
the BrUtus. The navy department
viii Immediately procure another
to accompany the Mon
adnOck on her G, 900 mile voyage.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-06-10

Oats-The average condition is s. Most Of the
counties having the largest acreages sOwn re-
port the most promising outlook The highest
conditions are in Edwards. 1o4: Mitchell, 100;
Osborne, I05; Rocks, 1O7 and Sheridan, 1O4;
and Harvey. with 81, IS the lowest. Through
out the state the conditions are more Uniform
than one year ago.
PotatOes-The acreage planted 70 potatoes IS
estimated as somewhat less than one year ago.
Condition. %
SorEhum-The reports indicate q continued
interest in and an Increase Of acreage Of the
various sOrghums for forage and grain in every
portion o. the state The planting this year Is
represented as 81 least 10 per cent greater than
last Conditions OF that planted and up, 60
Conditions OF other crOp5-Spring wheat 95;
rye, IS; barley. I0i; castor beans, 8; tame
grasses. 100. alfalfa. IoIs prairie grass 10i;
apples. a. peaches, 81 grapes. 90; cherries. 81
Live stOck-AII kinds are invariably report
ed in good health. barring few instances Of
cholera among swine and blaclIleg among
calves and yearlingz The humid weather has
made the growth Of all grasses very rank. not
only adOrding luLuriant grazing, but promise
OF the heaviest hay crop known The alafalfa
crop is unusually forward and rank and its
HARVESTING has already begun
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-06-10
REPORT NOT CONFIRMED.
News That a Spanish Torpedo Boat De-
stroyer Was sunk Has Not Yet Been
Satisfactorily Confirmed.

orr SANTIAGO DE CUBA, June g.
Whether the American feet sank a
Spanish torpedo boat on Friday night
has not been absolutely confirmed At
ten o'clock Friday night the cruiser
New Orleans discovered what ap-
peared to be torpedo boat de-
stroyer close to the shore and signaled
the flagship New York that it was evil
dent a night torpedo attack was to
be made The New York and New
Orleans opened fire and their shells
burst around the dark object Finally
a 1S-inch shell from the Massachusetts,
mot the Oregon. as first reported) was
fred and exploded, and the search
lights Of the vessels were turned on
the spot where the supposed destroyer
had been sighted, but not a trace Of
the boat could be found, and it is be-
Ieved by the officers Of the New York
that she had been sunk.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-06-10
THE BEST EVER KNOWN.
Secretary COburn'a RsPors says Kansas
Whsat Prospects Rave Never Been So
FIDe-CoadItIon Of Other Crops

TOPEKA, Kan, June 7.-Secretary
CObuTn, Of the state board Of agricui-
ture, has had reports from almost
every township in Kansas for his crop
report made public yesterday. It is
one Of the most complete he has ever
issued. 1t shows that the average con-
ditiOn Of the winter wheat crop of
Kansas is 1O3. On June 4. last year, a
similar bulletin showed the condition
Of the wheat crop which brought so
many millions into Kansas to be So.
The government estimate is that the
acreage lis 2s per cent. greater this
year than last The reports sustain
the statement that Kansas viii harvest
loo, 600, 600 bushels of wheat this year.
The bulletin says:
Excessively and almost uninterrupted vet
cool weather for several weeks has caused the
winter wheat prospect to be probably the most
promising IN the states history at this time Of
The year. Its stand and growth are not only
very eXcelient but the entire absence thus far
II injury By insects is equally noticeable.
From scattered localities the presence Of few
u last years Chinchbugs IS mentioned. but in
no instance are they alluded 20 as doing. or
likely to do business A little rust is alluded
TO BY . correspondent here and there, but ap-
parently more with a view TO relieving his re-
port Of mOuOtOny than suggest harm or fear
COrn-The same continuous wet cool wealth
er, 50 favorable 10 the development Of the
wheat plant, has been averSe TO the corn sitUa-
ton, causing seed in the ground TO rot. and re-
tarding blowing planting, geru8uatiOn and
cultivation Hence much planting or replant-
Ing is yet done (mainly with listers), and that
portion which IS above ground has made only
limited growth. although in some localities
cultivation is In progress Within q few days
the situation has considerably improved For
the entire state the roszfslon averages 20 The
following table gives the average condition Of
winter wheat and corn by counties:
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-06-10
LARGE REPUBLICAN GAINS.
Geer Elected Governor OF Oregon By =
Plurality OF 1O,OOO-Both Congress
men aud Legislature Republican.

PoBTLAED, Ore. June slate re-
turns from Mondays election show
large republican gains in every county
OF the state over the vote IN 1896. Par
tai returns from % out OF the 81 cOun-
ties OF the state show that Geer (rep-I
Tor governor viii have about 10, 600
plurality Moody (reP-l. for con-
gress in the Second district, viii
have plurality approaching 5000
Tongue (rep-) is reelected to con-
gress In the First district by more than
g, 900 plurality. The legislature Is
overW hslmingIy rePu blican, being
made up as follows Senate, republic
ans, IS opposition 2 House, rePub-
licans. -. opposition, Is
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-06-10

LEBANON, Pa, June IA terrific ex-
pIosion, causing the ground to tremble
and houses to shake for miles around,
occurred yesterday at COle6rOOk fur
mace, West Lebanon, operated by the
Lackawanna Iron & Steel company Of
Scranton The explosion resulted
from molten iron eating its way
through the furnace bottom into the
canal OF water eneireiing IT Several
men were injured. but no lives were
lost The loss amounts 20 many thou
sands Of dollars
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-06-10
SPIES UNDER ARREST.
Senior Du Bose and lieut. Carran=a In TrOu-
bisat Montreal for Falsely Accus-
lag Joseph Keuort.

MONTREAL, Que, June T--SenOr Du
Bose and Lieut. Carranza, the Span
iards who have been making Montreal
the head center Of Spanish intrigue
against the United States, were placed
under arrest yesterday and later re
leased on bail Tue warrant for their
arrest was sworn out BY Detective
Joseph KelleFt. whom they accused
OF having stolen letter which
Carranza had written, and who now
has begun a civil suit against them
Jointly and severauy for SIS. O00 dam
ages for false arrest Keilert has been
acquitted and honorably discharged
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-06-10
lfeaIsr shradsr 10 Hard lines

TEHRE HAUTE- Ind, june z. -August
Shrader, the Iong-haired divine healer.
arrived IN town on q bicycle, hatleEs
and shirtless and without money Re
claims 10 have been robbed OF his
money a. Vineenness aud at S1llivan
he gave his shirt for meal He seems
70 have been ia very hard liaes. AID
claims that his-mauager took al the
proceeds q their tour uf the middle
western states aTsEE age Ma
shr1ter. the r6usz. lslss marriage
rsiEt Eiu $500 mcrtls ego eaaesd
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-06-10
EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS.
Paris, HaysvsIIs, MHIersbuFg and Other
Places in Kentucky shaken UP-PeO-
pie Fled from Their Homes

ST. LOUIS, june IA special from
Cincinnati says: A severe earthquake
occurred in northern Kentucky be
tween two and three a m yesterday.
At Paris several persons were thrown
from their beds at Maysville the
vibrations lasted so seconds and were
very strong. at Millersburg the people
were panic-striclzen and many fed
from their bones The shock was felt
for two minutes, spreading terror
among the people. at Cynthis the
shock was accompanied BY loud re-
port, and at Owingsville meteOrs have
been falling during the day.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-06-10

LONDON, June THE Hong Kong
correspondent Of the Standard says:
Advices from Manila say Admiral
Dewey has gathered the steamers now
blockaded IN the river 20 lie OF Cevite
in readiness to receive foreigners The
Spaniards are losing arms, Gmmuni-
ton and feld pieces almost daily 50
persistent are the rebels attacks. The
natives are locking 10 AeuinaldC'l
rtsndard- he is on She whole, en-
ductiuR Eha campliEn on hzmaDe
rrincfciez In ths course q 8 ritrlez
ltts oE 5{zE 81 g uuuoef q 1attFr
arfes sc Ee
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-06-10

CHCEAEAUGA PARK, Ca. June Il
The ofeers at Camp Tbopes have been
annoyed greatly by nisleading
and utterly false reps cling sent
ont from this point BY cure
spondents touching The heaIsafulness
Of the camp OuB Of 1900 men now
in the army here there are not q kalf
dozen serious cases OF sickness. and
the nasn are now getting the regElar
allowances o. every KIND C food ard
a. aburdance. Ken are not getting
Zeluc1ico uests bzt they are gesli ting