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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-03-01

II the punishment was imprison-
ment and fine the dealing in opium
would not be all "beer and skittles,"
but on the other hand our Solons
would then claim that the police
were being brbed for not arresting
all Of those who did handle the dope,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-03-01

1t will be seen, that the police are
bound to offend some one and to
put climax to their sad predica-
ment their own Marshal claims, in
his report, that the Opium Laws are
demoralizing them. Let us see what
has been done by the police to en-
force the present laws. During the
biennial period 1892 persons were
arrested for violating the laws and
only 9S2 were convicted. la the
other 6l0 cases we must assume that
the evidence was insufficient to sat
isfy the judges OF the guilt OF the
arrested persons and they were dis
charged. But the figures indicate
that the police certainly are on the
alert and at least try to enforce the
law and bring offenders against it to
the bar of justice and to punishment.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-03-01

The police of course ought to be
"roasted;" that is what "they are
there for" and we feel that the Leg
islature is somewhat infringing on
the special privilege Of The INDEPEN-
DENT by joining in the chase. When
however, the question Of opium is
before the wise Senators, we hardly
consider it just to throw the blame
for the cheapness of the drug and
the amount of it now in the country
on the police. 1t is not within the
province OF the police to prevent the
landing, smuggling and general i'm
portation Of dope into the islands.
Let the thuuderbolts Of cheap abuse
be directed to the proper quarters,
and in this instance it is the Gus
tom House which should be "roast-
ed" not the police. "Give the devil
his DUE" even il he does appear in
the uniform OF policeman.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-03-01

In the House Of Representative
the sheriffs, their deputies and men
have been abused on general prin-
ciples. In the Senate they were
taken to task yesterday for not stop
ping the sale Of opium, the Custom
House incidentally getting small
share OF the seolding. There is no
doubt that there is more opium now
in the islands than there has ever
been. Senator Brown stated on the
floor OF the Senate, that first class
Hongkong was quoted last Saturday
in the Honolulu market at Sl7 per
pound, while California No. l was
offered readily at $40, As the cost
OF Hongkong is $40 in China, there
is certainly not much profit in deal
ing in the stuff considering the dis
agreeable risks that dealers take.
Speaking with an opium dealer a
few days ago, who had just collect
ed $4,000 for a lot of Hongkong, he
mournfully stated, that the country
was going to the dogs, and he gave
the Custom House and the police
an awful roasting accusing them OF
corruption and incapacity in not
arresting the other fellow.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-03-01

OF the persons arrested 1912 were
Chinese out OF the total OF 1892,
which shows that nearly all the Of
tenders against the Opium Laws be-
long to the race, which considers
opium smoking a pleasant luxury,
as the "god-like" Anglo Saxon does
his tobacco and "likker." The num-
ber of these who were punished by
imprisonment or couldn't pay their
fines was only Ill, while $27, ,65S were
paid into the Treasury That is
where the present laws are defective
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-03-01
Water Coolers

so useful for the private home,
office, restaurant or steamer
cabin use. They are in con-
venient sizes.
Another very efficient de-
stroyer of unwholesome and
disease breeding germs is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-25
TO DIsARM CERVERA.
Object OF the Military Expedition to
Santiago
washington Evening star)

washington Evening Star)
Some OF the many congressional visitors
at the War Department these days have
been impelled to question the officials as
to the exact purpose Of the military expe-
dition to Santiago. From the strength OF
the expedition and certain comments that
have been made by military officers the
idea had gone abroad that Santiago was
to be made the base Of operations against
Habana. 1t was learned, however. that
the departments plans do not contemplate
this.
Inc sole purpose Of landing the troops
at Santiago and the capturing Of the
town is to destroy or capture the Span-
ish fleet, for Notwithstanding all that
has been done toward bottling I'D these
ships, the strateglsts are by no means
satisfied that If the situation is 10 be al
lowed TO continue indefinitely Cervera
may not succeed in breaking through the
instructions at the mouth Of the harbor
and escaping with at least a part Of his
squadron. The very possibility OF such a
thing, and 1t is possible. is sufficient to
give rise 10 the greatest uneasiness
among the strateglsts here, who have
sun In mind the strenuous efforts that
Sampson and Sehley were obliged to put
forth in order TO cage the Spaniards.
Therefore IL is stated that as soon as
Santiago Is reduced and the Spanish feet
effectually disposed OF, the United States
troops will be dispatched TO some other
point of operations. either Porto Rico or |
leaving the insurgents In Eastern |
Cuba to prevent the Spaniards from re- |
occupying Santiago. IL the insurgents can |
not be depended upon TO do this. and n |
must be confessed that the officials are be- |
ginning to be oppressed by very great
doubts as to the amount OF services that |
can DO expected from the Insurgents in
natural warfare. then some Of the United
States troops, perhaps third, or about
',Ooo, will be left in the vicinity OF San
iago under the protection of some Of the
american cruisers which by that time
will have effected an entrance into San
.iago BAY
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-25
Hot Weather No Detrjment

The list of attractions at Main-Street
Park was not the only drawing feature at
that popular resort last night. The day
had been sultry. and the night turned out
likewise, and as a consequence an unusu-
ally large audience occupied the grand
stand and enjoyed the unrestricted circu-
lation of air which its northern exposure
afforded. The features had lost none Of
their brightness and originality. and the
Mcdonald brothers, in their rollicking dia-
lect sketch, were as much favorites as on
the opening night Dryden and Leslie
had their own way in fun-making, and
Misses Wilton and Driver sang Just as
acceptably as ever while the Bernards
were quite as entertaining as usual.
Drawee, who closes the bill. performs
some really wonderful feats of juggling,
and never fails to hold his audience.
With matinee and night performance
to-day the bill will close its engagement,
and an entirely new one will take its place
next week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-25
Hanback,.
petersburg Index-Appeal)

| petersburg IndeX-Appeal)
Hardtack, so well known to the veto
rams of the civil war, has again come
prominently to the front Our army is
consuming large quantities Of It to-day
ana on many march or cruise will con-
.ihue 10 receive 1t as their ration of
| bread. Here is what Carlton Mccarthy
gallant Confederate veteran i'm his
readable book, Detailed Minutiae of Sol
dler Life in the Army of Northern Vtr-
9inla,' says about bareback, and our
boys now in the field will do well to take
note of IL:
crackers, or hanback, as they were
called, are VIGOROUSLY poor eating. but
In the hands of the Confederate soldiers
were made 10 do good duty. When on
the march and pressed for time. a niece
Oh solid fat pork and dry cracker was
passable or luscious, as the time was
long or short since the last meal When
there was leisure to do 1t, bareback was
soaked well and then fried In bacon
grease. Prepared thus, it was a dish
winch no Confederate had the weakness
or the strength to refuse"
In the preceding paragraph Mr.. McCar-
thy, describing with life-like accuracy
the work OF the single soldier when he
has to do his own cooking, condition of
things that often falls to his lot, says:
He mas found a coal of fire. and
having placed over it, in an ingenious
manner, the few leaves and twigs near
his post, he fans the little pile with
MS hat. II soon blazes Fearing the
utter consumption of his fuel, he has
tens to balance on the little fire his tin |
cup of water When it boils, from |
some secure place In his clothes he |
takes little coffee and drops il In the |
cup, and almost instantly the Gun Is |
removed and set aside; then a slice of |
Eat meat is laid on the Goals and when |
brown and crisp, completes the meal
for the crackers" or biscuits. are ready.
No one but soldier would have under
taken TO cook with such a fire, as fire.
quently IT was no bigger that a quart
Gun"
Our boys now In the front. when
they get down TO the hard work of ac-
1--WE campaigning. will doubtless find
tnat their experiences will be about as
portrayed in the foregoing pen-picture
Privates A. and g., and sometimes Lieu
tenants c. and D., will find themselves
glad 20 be able to cook for themselves
their little cups OF coffee and to utilize
their bareback and rations Of fat meat
n just the manner described. On manv
day on the outpost, on many night
after fatiguing days march. will thew
ieem themselves fortunate TO have an
opportunity TO cook for themselves and be
'etreshed by so frugal a meal With their
little frying-pans, made by separating the
wo sides of their block-tin canteens. with
me or which we believe almost every
nfantryman In the Army OF Northern
'lrglnia In some way or another pro-
luea himself they will find that out
Il their bareback, soaked as stated nv
ar Mccarthy. and enriched by the ad-
ition of the gravy from the fried 70,
neat dish toothsome. indeed. TO a hun
ny soldier can be hardly manufactured. |
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-25
EPWORTH LEAGUES.
Their Conference at Norfolk-The
Discussion Yesterday.

NORFOLK, VA, June 2L-(Special)-
The Conference Of Epworth Leagues Of
Virginia convened in it's second days ses-
sion this morning at o'elock-President
Rawlings in the chair. The devotional
services of thirty minutes were conducted
by Rev. Z. Il. Dadmun, Of Petersburg and
the general subject of the day for dis
cussion was 1.-THE Holy Ghost" The first
speaker of the morning was Mr.. Regi-
maid Walker, of Richmond, his theme be-
ing "The Promise and Advent of the Holy
Spirit" 1t was announced that Mr..
Walker is to be missionary. The next
speaker was Rev. r. NJ. Maxey, Of Cam
bridge, Md. He spoke on THE Signif-
canoe of the Pentecostal Day." empha-
sizing as the lesson of that day that the
machinery of the Christian Church was
to be human agency-men and the Bible.
The difference in the results Of preaching
between to-day and then was, he said,
that the Church has now the machinery,
but not the power.
Rev. n. j. Prettyman, of Staunton, then
spoke on "The Ministry of the Holy
Spirit"
The next topic was 1.-THE Enforcement
of the Holy Spirit" the speaker being
Rev. A. /. Stevens, of Roanoke.
The standing committees were appointed
by the president
Tonight Rev. Or. Kilgo, president of
Trinity College, North Carolina, spoke on
1.-The Chautauqua Side of League Work"
and President w. N. Smith, OF Randolph
Macon College, spoke on Education"
The conference went to Virginia Beach
this afternoon, and tomorrow night a
concert will be given complimentary to
the delegates.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-25
METHODIST hook CLAIM.
Barrie Admits Payment and Stahl-
man Recent of SIOO,SOO.

WASHINGTON. June 2L-The Senate
Committee on Claims to-day began the
investigation Of the charges made in con-
nection with the payment of the claim
Of $2SS0O0 TO the Methodist Book Concern
by examining Book-Agent Barbe. Mr..
Barbe admitted the payment of 500, 800,
or IS per cent, to Mr.. Stahlman, as the
attorney Of the Book Concern in the coll
lection of the claim, but he held that
the claim was just and that the employ
ment Of an agent was a matter which
concerned ONLY the Book Concern itself,
taking the / sition that he was under
no obligation to inform the Senate, in re-
sponse to the kilograms OF Senators
Pasco and Bate, as to the amount that
was to be paid the agent.
Mr.. Stahlman admitted the receipt of
the money as pay for his services. but
said he had not informed any one of the
existence of his contract for his pay, be-
lieving that IL he should do so it would
prejudice the claim and prevent its con-
sideration upon its merits.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-25
THE sALOON-MEN PROTESTING.
Don't Like Having to Bear the
Whole Beer Tax.


There is little doubt but that, in COM
mon with liquor dealers throughout the
East, those Of Richmond who retail beer
will make a more or less vigorous pro-
test against the payment OF the entire
tax imposed by the new revenue law. As
it stands here, the price OF local-brewed
beer has gone from 81 to s. dollars per
barrel, and that from western and other
standard outside breweries, from IS to 80
Neither are at present allowing any re-
bate, and as the matter stands the re-
taller who sells the beer over the bar at
the usual rate and quantity Is the sole
loser by the transaction.
1t is understood that meeting of the
local Liquor Dealers Association will be
called for the latter part of next week.
1t Is hardly probable that any concerted
action can be taken by the organization.
composed, as II is. not only of retailers.
but also OF brewers ana whiskey dealers.
but there is no doubt whatever that
many Of the former class will Join in pro-
testing against what they unreservedly
assert to be an imposition, whether as
an organization or not. What they want.
Is for the brewers 10 bear a share of the
tax. They are not making q fight on the
local brewers in particular though the
protest will be against them, in common
with those of the class to which they
belong
Many of those who will doubtless toIn
In the protest state that they know the
folly Of trying to compel the brewers 10 |
abandon their position, and while they
are 10th to admit 1t, they are not ready |
to deny that sooner or later, and more |
than probably the former. the brunt OF |
the irksome law will fall on the con- |
sumner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-25
TRADE AND THE WAR
no pERCEPTrnLE EFFECT ON bus
MESS OF EXISTING HosTmITIEs.
WHEAT CEASES TO FALL
Ii begins to Rise In Price because
Foreign Needs Are Not Yet Salts
hed-The industries Maintain Pro-
duction surprisingly.

NEW YORK, June 2.-Messrs. r. G.
Dun & Co.'S weekly review of trade to-
morrow will say: Very little of the new
business seen. in proportion TO the aggre-
gate has been caused by the war. Not
any discoverable by ordinary tests has
been prevented by the war Neither has
the collapse Of the wheat speculation
caused the expected decrease OF ships,
for exports continue remarkably large.
Gold comes, or does not come, as we
want II, the worlds markets being evil
IDENTIFY at our command. An offering of
bonds by the government brings out at
the start bids for more thsn three times
the amount offered, while the popular
subscription already for three quarters
OF the amount exhibits in strong light
the confidence Of the people.
Wheat ceases to fall, and begins to rise
in price. because foreign needs are not
yet satisfied. Atlantic exports for the
week were, -four included, 3,2i62O5
bushels, against 1851 last year. and
Pacific exports, 5l7153, against S7,OS9 last.
year. and the demand is not OF a specu-
grain is greater than ever, and 2lS, ,567
bushels Of wheat and POI, 7,iS8 bushels
OF corn have gone abroad already. Corn
was steady. without much huctuation. ex-
ports being 2,574723 bushels for the week,
against l,GG0,922 last year. other grain
exports have been unusually heavy.
THE INDUSTRIES.
The Industries, AT the season when
stoppages are to be expected, maintain
production surprisingly. There are very
few interruptions on account of labor, !
and wage-scales for the coming year have |
nearly all been amicably settled.
The iron industry is very dull! OF the |
East, with complaint that prices do not /
RISE but at Pittsburg and the West the /
works are getting more business con- |
stantly, and are even competing so sharp
ly that prices are slightly lower
for bars. cut nails, steel rails, and gray
forge, while southern iron is also offered |
lower there and at the East. The enor-
nous demand from agricultural regions
for implements, fencing, cars, railway
and all sorts Of building mate
rails is the noteworthy feature of this
-emarkable year
Wool is stronger a shade. Cotton has
weakened three sixteenths, with excel
ent crop prospects, but n larger demand
'or goods is seem though not as yet
enough to cause any advance in prices
Reports of distribution are generally en-
.ouraging.
Failures for the week have been 2S5 in
he United States against PIG last year,
nd eleven in Canada, against twenty
our last year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-25
THE BANKRUPTCY BILL.
Conference Report Adopted by the
Senate.

WASHINGTON, June 4-The confer
erce report on the bankruptcy bill was
disposed Of by the Senate to-day, without
debate. At the request OF senators, Mr..
Nelson, OF Minnesota, the author of the
Senate bankruptcy measure, made brief
explanation of the bill. as agreed upon by
the conferrees The report was agreed 20
by vote of 43 to 10.
The Hawaiian annexation resolution
was under discussion throughout the ses-
sion, except during brief time. when
routine business was disposed Of. The
speakers to-day were Mr.. McEnery Dem-
ocraD, of Louisiana, who concluded his
address begun yesterday, and Mr.. Turley
Democrat, of Tennessee, who presented
constitutional argument against the
resolution.
Three measures designed to facilitate
the work of the War Department, were
passed without controversy.
The Senate. at $40 +. NJ, went into
executive session, and at $40 r. NJ, ad-
journed.
Tie House was not in session to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-25
nALEIGH's BUDGET.
Military Matters-A Welcome WISH
tOr--A Telegraph Fight.

RALEIGH, n. c., June 2L-(special)-
missions TO O. A. Virgins, as paymaster
OF the naval reserves, and James c. Nor
rison as aide to Lieutenant Co mmander
Morton.
Hospital-Steward Thomas H. Thrash,
of the Second Regiment. was dropped to-
day, and w. s. Green, hospital private,
promoted 10 the vacancy.
At least loo negro volunteers will be
sent to Fort Macon Thursday. Out OF
these about $50 will be accepted. There
viii be two examinations by surgeons
one at home. the other at the fort.
II is strange that so far no leggins or
cartridge-belts have been sent to the
Second Regiment.
The shipment Of rifles 20 the various
State Guard armories. from which they
were taken by the volunteers, will begin
In day or two. Sixty rifles will be ship
ped 20 Wilmington. The equipping OF the
various provisional companies of the
Guard will begin as soon in July as pos
sibla
The arrival of Paymaste- Muhlenberg,
10 pay off the Second Regiment, was
hailed with delight. Most of the men
were dead broke. Their company com
manders had, in most cases, aided them.
There are no new advices as to Charles
A. Cook and the position of brigadier-
general
The Western Union and Postal Tele-
graph companies are having quite big
legal fight over the question of whether
the Postal can have right of way along
the railway tracks between Greensboro
and Charlotte, and from Raleigh to
Greensboro, There is some kind of ar
rangement between the railways anu the |
Western Union by which the latter has |
all the privileges.
The smallpox Is being held in check !
extremely well in Iredeu and Rowan /
counties. Only a few new cases have de- |
veloped this week
The Governor commutes to life impri- /
sonment the death sentence of William
II. Swan, burglar, of Cleveland county.
Two soldiers OF the Second Regiment |
were court-martialled to-day, on a charge
OF stealing a hammock from a citizen
near camp.
Secretary-of-State Thompson has after
many weeks correspondence secured
title TO and possession of all the site of
the battle Of Loore's Creek.
The Second Regiment have done lite
rally nothing this week. IL will next week
have TO make up for lost time. AS yet it
has not made a single practice march.
sore arms have completely disabled it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-25
DEATH OF MIR. A. j. BURGESS.
n Union Soldier and Former Com.
mander OF Phil. Kearny Post.

Mr.. Andrew j. Burgess died at the Old
Dominion Hospital yesterday afternoon
at o'clock, succumbing to a painful dis
ease, from which he had suffered for
seme years, lately complicated by appen-
dicitis. Mr.. Burgess underwent an opera-
ton last Monday. 1t was q forlorn hone
but he never rallied, and died yesterday
evening.
Deceased was born In Michigan fiftv-
TWO years ago, and served during the
late war in the Michigan Infantry. He
settled in Manchester ten or twelve wears
ago. and a few months ago. after the
marriage OF his daughter to Mr.. N. i
smith, he came to Richmond and made
his home here. Besides Mrs. Smith. he
leaves three daughters-Mrs. Rainey. and
Misses Berthe and Maggie Burgess.
a few years ago Mr.. Burgess was the
commander OF Phil Kearny Post. and he
was highly esteemed by his associates
The funeral will take place from Meade
Memorial church. Manchester. this after
noon at o'clock, and the interment will
be made in Maury Cemetery. with the
services of the Grand Army OF the RE-
public.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-25
ENIPORIA.
Election of Masonic Ohicers-A Ban
Quet-PersonnI Notes.

Quet-fefsOnnl Notes.
EMPoRIA, VA, June 24-gpeclal)-
widows Son Lodge. No. l5O A. +. and A.
M, met to-day and elected and installed
the following officers for the ensuing
twelve months: Worshipful Master. E. l..
Turner; Senior Warden, G.. T.. Barham.
Junior Warden, S. W. Lee; Treasurer
IA. Schwartz; Secretary, l.. l.. Deakins
Senior Deacon. w. Il. Bailey; Junior Dea-
con. c. f. IAfsey. The worshipful master
announced the following appointments
Chaplains, Revs. V. Hanson and r. Ii.
Younger; Tiler. NJ. g. Woodruff.
After the business Of the lodge was over
the craft repaired to the Weaver Hotel.
where sumptuous dinner was served.
10 which ample justice was done. This
was one OF the most pleasant st. Johns
Gays that the lodge has ever spent
Mrs. NJ T.. Bailey and family are AT
Amherst Courthouse for the summer.
Miss Kate Womacb. of Chatham, after
pleasant visit TO Miss Mary Turner, has
returned home.
Mr.. l.. J.. Deakins went to Dinwiddie
Courthouse to-day on business
Judge w. Samuel Goodwin, of the
County Court. was in Norfolk to-day on
legal business.
Corporal r. II. Gregory. of Company /
Fourth Regiment, of Virginia Volunteers,
is here, visiting his family, and also re-
cruiting for his company.
Mr.. and Mrs. James S. Newell are at
Old Point.
The Greenesville Jail only shelters one
Inmate. and he for a fine and costs.
Mr.. w. w. Robertson is OF on a trip
FOR few DAYS.
Miss Rose Gaskins is the guest of Miss
sIll Manning
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-25
RobbIng Cradle and Grave
philadelphia Times.)

HMlauelphia TimeSl
IL was said OF the late Confederacy IN
the period OF its distress that TO maintain
us armies 1t had robbed the cradle and
the grave. We have already been drawing
pretty freely upon the cradle for stan
appointments, and I'm searching for mate
rial TO make brigadier- generals the Pres
ident certainly is robblng the grave.
some most astonishing resurrectlons have
been accomplished OF men supposed 10
have been long dead. though IN the case
OF the numerous Ohio men chosen Tor
decoration IL must be remembered that
an Ohio politician never dies. 1he resur-
rection OF Adelbert Ames, however, bor-
ders on the miraculous. Those whose
memory reaches back TO the reoonstruc-
ton period will not need 10 be told who
this warrior was. and they will wonder
even more than the younger folk how
anybody came to think OF him. The civil
war produced sufficiently yariegated
HIST OF civilian generals. but the list We
- getting up now Is passsArslv weird.