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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-12

Mr.. Humphreys mentions the
Stars reference to the influence
which the Presidents appearance in
the States will have through his
dignity" and replies:
AS to the Presidents dignity l am
inclined to think that most people
in the United States will regard it
as OF very cheap aud transient
quality and that they will feel that
ne sure ndered it in accepting the
mission to Washington.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-12
NOTICE.

TURING MY ABSENCE FROM THE
~ City DIR G. l. Garvin will have charge
of my practice II. X DAY, NJ ID.
January 8, 1898. 5'5-lw
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-12

Subscribe for THE INDEPENDENT, SO
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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-12

Why Mr., Humphreys has penned
his letter to the Bulletin he explains
in the following caustic sentiments
which do credit to his manlness
and fairness:
] did intend to write for-I do
write for fair play, for toleration,
for calmness aud dignity in the dis
cussion Of public questions. In
tolerance is worse than royalty; it is
without head and without a heart.
Men will not permit even the Star
to lace their bowels about their
necks for differing with it; nor Will
they permit the Star by threats Of
abuse to fill the laud with intellec-
tual pre- stitutes. The dangerous
men in community are not those
who have and fearessly and freely
speak their opinions; but they are
those hermaphroditical individuals
who allow "the powers that be" to
chloroform their opinions and
strapgle their conclusions. This is
not the day for thumb screws. Give
them to rust or to the museum.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-12

Board Of Health meeting this
afternoon,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-12
Notice.

"Dricers are forbidden to stop their cars
on Street Crossings"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19

Miss Mary Aane Boston OF Wellington
and soon after moved % Exeter. where
he lived few years and then went to
Troy. where h spent 40 years OF his
l.fe. He was the father of II children.
six OF whom survive him. They are.
Isaac g. the prominent banker o..
Waterville. Frank D.. William. and
Jennie, wife of Melvin Bachelor Of
this town. James. Jr.. a lawyer ian Uni-
ty. and Angie of Belfast.
In early life Mr.. Libby was a cooper
by trade. but soCn abandoned this 20
engage in business in which he was
successful. He carried on a store and
also managed a large potash business.
After retiring from business, he again
took UP the trade of his youth and en-
gagged in cOopering on small scale
more as a pastime than as a business.
Many people in town now have bits of
his handiwork. patiently and finely
made at an age when most men are
content to be idle. When the Rebellion
broke out, Mr.. Libby volunteered but
failed 10 pass the physical examination.
He always considered this one of the
greatest disappointments of his life.
He was a strong Methodist. having
been converted al an early age. Dur
ing his residence here he was a beloved
and proininenc member of the Metho-
dist church, always attending the ser
vices as regularly as his health would
permit. IN politics he was always a
staunch Republican.
Mr.. Litby had been a resident OF
Fairfield. 10 years. and during this time
had won the respect and esteem of all.
The patient and Christian like spirit
which characterized him during his
terrible sufferings has been a constan,
inspiration 10 all who came in contact
with him. His death had been hourly
expected for many days and now at
last the gracious, kindly Old man has
found the peace and rest he so patient
ly longed for. His familiar presence
will be greatly missed, but the exam
pie of his sterling character will prove
a precious legacy.
The funeral was held, Sunday after
noon, at his late residence. on Bridge
street. Rev. Q. S. PiIlsbury of the
Methodist church. conducted the ser
vices, which were private.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19
Christmas bay Programme.

The great festival of Christmas is near
and the commissary department is max
ing ample prepare lions for it's observance
The menu card is ver.table bouquet OF
good things, as will be seen: Breakfast,
baked beans and pork brtswn bread.
white bread, pickles, butter, syrup and
coffee; dinner, roast turkey. gibiet sauce
cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, sweet
potatoes, boiled onions. squash. celery,
bread, butter. syrup, PICKLES, English
plum pudding, oranges. bananas. coffee:
supper, tea, hot biscuit, mince pie. cheese,
butter, bread syrup. The Home Orches-
ira will play choice selections during the
dinner hour. The following programme
for the evening concert in the Opera
house, beginning at !, has been arranged
for the festival by Prof. Theme:
Coronation March" fir. The Prophet"
Meyerpeer
Overture, The Clerks OF St. Nicholas :
Domergue
Sixth Air Varie.. The Carnival OF
Venice. tt1rst time), Dancia
violin Solo, +. ". Thieme)
IntermeZzo fr. "cavalleri Rusticano,'
Mascagni
christmas Quadrille,' praunncn
Grand Fantasia. christmas at Home
tdescriptive). Iangey
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19
The Capture Of Hanley.

The Lewiston Journal seems to have
been incorrectly informed regarding
the capture of James Hanley. who
eluded Supt. O'Rouke of the Lewiston
City farm, who was in charge of him.
and alighted from the 349 train here.
Friday afternoon. Hanley Went to
Water street by the way of Winthrop
street, from the depot, and called into
several stores chatting coherently
with friends whom he met. CITY
Marshal Church was informed relative
to the escape of Hanley. at about
O'Clock, and brief search located hmm
in the shop of Mr.. Burns at the South
End. Mr.. Church said, Mr. Hanley. |
want you" Mr.. Burns knew of Ham
ley disposition and feared resistance.
SO advised him not to resist but to go
with the officer and he would be all
right. Hanley accompanied Mr..
Church without a murmur and gave no
trouble remaining quietly in the police
station until he was taken to Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19
A Good Record.

The following excellent record of the
attendance of the pupils of the lower
grades of the City schools is made pub
lie:
Scholars in the Sth and 9th grade,
Central Street Grammar school who
have not been absent or tardy during
the fall term are: Maurice Blanchard
Harold Kimball, Julia Clason. Jessie
Dow, Oliver Sprague. Blanche Stevens.
Not absent, but tardy: Fred Boston.
Gran Taylor, Herbert Taylor. George
Turner and Gertrude Arnold. Pupils
of 7th grade, not absent one half day:
John Wadsworth. Roland Watt. Lena
Tibbetts, Audrey Richardson, Frank
Perkins, Katie Nevils, Albert Dou-
glass, Bertha Clason, Nellie Kierans
Walter Thornton, Grace Richardson
Spring Street Primary scholars not
absent in grades 2 and 81 Mildred
Belts, Nellie Cusick, Ruth Bachelor
Elsie Horn, Gertrude Daley. Madeline
Faulkner, Maggie Fender. Raymond
Carleton, Elwood Church, James Gill
son, Alvena Delaware. Agnes Kelley
Edna Wing, Harold Clary, Fred Hic-
key. Not absent not more than two
days: Leo O'Brien, John Sears. Lii
liam Bennett, Eva Larrabee, Henry
Hartman, Perley Belts. Willie Faux
ner, Alton Wing.
These are the names of the scholars
of the Winter Street Primary school
who have not been absent during the
| fall term: Paul Huff, Ethel Hinkley,
Stanley Mckinney, Earl Pickering.
Gertrude Tibbetts, Laurence McCurdy,
Harold McCurdy, David McCurdy
Alice hurry, John McGoverin. Simon
Brisk
Those pupils not absent for. the term
at the Spring Street Sub Primary
school are as oIlows: Mary Cusick.
Ralph ellison, Ralph Sweetland. Les
lie Bachelor, Carroll Church, Helen
Daley, -Dannie Pender, Ralph Pottle
Ruth Belts. Lottie Cole, Helen Holt.
Ray Mann.
Pupils of the Highland Avenue
Grammar school not absent not more
than one-half day: Elsie Dill, Oracle
Tibbetts, Nellie G. King, Beulah NJ
Grover. Clara NJ. Delaware, Ralph U.
Dill Harry NJ. Church, James Faux
ner. Fred Ring, Flossie Lawrence. Jud-
son Douglass, Arthur Osborne, Perley
Greemear. Ruby Greenlief, Arthur
Ring, Mabel White, Mabel Trott, Ge-
neva Hartman, Winona Wing. Sam
mic Brown, Joe Scott, Sanford Hutch
son, Earl Hodgkins. Lafa Delaware,
Madeline Dill Ellie Greenlief. Ray
Hartman, Maggie Kelley, Maurice Nc
Kenney, Lucillia Osborne, Alice Pend
err, Sadie Pray, Geo. Russell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19
A GREAT STUMP SPEAKER.
Interesting Stories OF crittenden. f.is
Clever Way of Vanquisfing an Opponent

| OF ali the great stump speakers. he wbo
held best his own and lasted longest w.s
Mr.. crittenden, not even excepting ar
Clay OF course, like Mr. Clay. Mr.. Crit
tcnden was mucn more than st,,mn
speaker; he WAS a statesman and iur-
Isl. But late and early he stood in great
request as an orator among the people
of the South and southwest.
Once during a visit of Mr.. Webster m
kentucky. as Mr. Crittendens guesi
they were the recipients Of the ineypfa iii.
' parpecue; Mr. Webster spoke first. and
seeing what was coming Mr. Critfendan
! tried TO make his escape Ii was ri M
purpose, however. He was Iaught by his
enthusiastic admirers and brought back
pefforce.
speak After Mr.. Webster. il Is a6sur1
10 ask me. Why should you wish me ro
I Ral up IN ny LITTLE lights while his great
llSnts san shine upon US? Why there
fsh a stump in five miles round that is
nqi already worn by my footprints,'
~ MI. Irittenden were curiously blend
ed both the Puritan and the cavalier a
man Of deadly courage he was a man Of
peace; a .gentleman OF polished manners.
ne could adapt himself to the require
menis 81 the stump as readily as to those
| OF the Senate. ard was the delight OF the
men IN hunting shirt and lnsey- woolsey.
Ills oidess and dearest friend was Fran
els Preston Blair. Fer long time they
jackson war at length separated them.
OF tais separation Mr. Blair used to tell
graphic story, somewhat at his own ex-
pense
Blair was making a speech, and roundlv
abusing Crittenden. When Critienden
came to reply. he made no allusion what
ever TO Blair. merely discussing the pot-
1caI situation, and his relation to it, in n
strictly impersonal manner. A few DAYS
thereafter Crittenden entered Blair's Of
nee, and advancing with outstretched
hand. said. in his hearty way, We'll.
Preston, how are your
Blair, surprised and embarra ssed. stam-
mered few words of salutation and
feeling That something else was required
continued, You had son born at your
house yesterday. Crittenden. What are
you going 10 call him. Instantly Crit
ten1en, in his bantering way, and with
deprecating gesture replied. Il have
been thinking Preston, of calling him by
that name which you have been trying
ian
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19
VIEW OF DISRAELI.

In Mr.. George Russelrs COLLECTIONS
and Recollections" he gave story Of
Browning relating to Gladstone one of
DisraeMs unblushing cynicisms, and Of
Gladstone's Indignation thereat. Mr.
Lionel Tollemache now tells us exactly
what the occasion and cynicism We're:
Mr.. Browning told my informant that
he himself had been present at Royal
Academy dinner. when Disrael, as
premier. proposed the toast of the eve
ming. The orator paid some truly Dis
raelitish compliments to the pictures
which he saw around. A few days
later. meeting Browning in the street.
he exclaimed. That was CHASTITY
show the other evening
Browning could not help reminding
him that he had expressed a very diff
ferent opinion in his speech "Ah. MI.
Browning replied Dizzy with a smile,
you poets can never distinguish be-
tween poetry and fact" Afterward
Browning rather imprudently men,
toned the incident to Gladstone, ex-
pecting to divert him, but for all reply
he heard voice choked with indigna-
ton: do you call that /amuslng,
Browning? l call 1t devillsh!"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19
FAIRFIELD.
Death Of lanes Libbey.

James Libby, one of Fairfield's oldest
and best known citizens, died from the
effects of cancer at the home of his
son William. Saturday morning at 100
Mr. L.l5y had suffered from cancers
for several years. pna WAS removed
recently, from his upper lip. Tha OPP
Grafton Vas succassfuf. but soon after
a second one appeared beneath his chin
and caused his death.
Mr.. Libby was born in the town Of
NewfielA Ne. in 1872 In 1926 his pa
rents m ga to Wellington. where N.Y.
Libby grew - manhood. He married
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19

The fountain which will replace the
watering trough at the South End. is
completed and will be set up in the
spring. as nearly as practicable. The
fountain is of granite and is the work
of the Hallowell Granite Works. 1t is
not markedly beautiful, but is of ap-
proved design and very substantial
looking. 1t is in two pieces. base of
rough surface and fountain of coarse
hammered work, the base being feet
by 3 feet, 2 feet rise and the fountain
5xS with same rise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19
Christmas Suggestions.

Webber Bros. windows are true Christ
mas windows. the kind Santa delights in
Santa is an awful old fellow but he en-
joys enterprise and loves a toy window
most of all for his delight is in sllrpris-
ing the little folks. If you notice this
south window you would conclude this
was exclusively a toy and picture book
store,it is toys. toys, toys. and such fun
ny ones. The north window is beautiful
almost beyond description with its lovely
china, Wedgewood. magnificent lamps
jardinieres of elegant proportions and Il
host of pretty things all in keeping with
TINS popular store. Crockery and china
ware is having a great sale, they are
such practical, useful presents, who
would not delight in a dinner set of new
design, or one of those delicate china tea
sssts? There is in this elegant store A
sbewidering assortment and every article
Hsutable and desirable as Christmas
gifts. You must see that new German
"Helios' art ware. Let the proprietors
realize abundantly this holiday season.
that GARDENERS citizens appreciate honest
ueailhS and enterprise in its young men
F. S. Smith x Cos. wonderful window
"t9pi"S Wouiu attract favorable notice
and attention il located on Washington
street, Boston. This display of enterprise
ana business sagacity on the part of this
Ilrm does honor to Gardiner This vas;
STOCK OF juvenile books and toys does
not end with the immense window dis
play but is extensive within this model
store The next thing to attract the eve
on entering is an artistic booth of hand
kerchiefs of all descriptions and shanes
wonderfully fine display apparently
enough to supply the city, and vet an
other glance reveals stacks of handker-
chiefs elsewhere in the store The
crowd of purchasers on Saturday an
peared to justify the immense prenara-
ton the firm had made for This Christ
mas season. The store at this time is !.
museum of curiosties, nevertheless il -
full of elegant and expensive goods. Tho
ilght and cheaper grades of Christmas
goods are surface indication. Callfor rich
furs in all styles, think you they would
refer you to some other house for s,,cb
goods? Nay, they would escort Won to
the floor above and amaze you with their
stock of elegant furs and garments silks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19

be entirely remo5eled and there is lit
tie doubt that that portion of the
building wiuld offer ample space Tor
the use of the fire department. The
apparatus should be stationed in the
front part of the building and there
would be sufficient space in the rear
for the halls of the companies to be
used for the meeting purposes. Ow
ing to the large size of the building
there is plenty of room for the fire sta
ton on the second floor and for the
gymnasium on the second as pro-
posed"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19

The visitors of the pas week included
four gentlemen who are identified with
engineering as applied to motive power:
O. r. Young, editor of the Engineers
Magazine, Boston; Herbert T.. Stone
chief engineer of Harvard University
Cambridge. Mass; William T. Johnson
Mason Regulator Co, Boston. and
Charles G. bailey. They were shown ali
over The Home and grounds and found
everything Interesting, particularly the
machinery that supplies the buildings
with light and heat. They were more
than pleased with their visit. The winter
weather had its effect on their appetites
too, and the cozy restaurant was visited
after which they took az afternoon train
for Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19

into Burns office and later removed to
his home, where it was found that he
was suffering from a slight shock that
affected his right side. Friday night.
he slipped and fell over box in the
factory, badly wrenchng his side. Ha
was quite comfortable, Sunday night,
and the attending physician was of the
opinion that his recovery would be an
early and complete one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19
A Card.

We. the undersigned, do hereby agree
of Greene's Syrup of Tar if it fails to
cure your cold or cough. We also warrant
a twenty-five cent bottle to prove satis-
factory or no pay.
8owditcil 4 II eoster, Augusta.
John Coughlin, Augusta.
+. \. Courtemanche, Augusta.
Arthur Tetrault. Augusta.
Mixer & Johnson. Augusta !
+. G. kinsman & Co., Augusta. =
Chas. K. Partridge. augusta.
Temple Pharmacy, Augusta.
A. T.. Hutchinson, HallowelI.
c. H. Beane. Gardiner.
II. D. Robinson & Co. Gardiner.
Cbas. Ward & Co, Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19

The jury in the coroner's inquest to de-
termine the cause of the death of Bert
II. Ladd, who was thought to have COM
mitted suicide Friday afternoon, in the
waiting room between this city and Fair
field. after being in session a short time,
returned the verdict of suicide. The in
quest was held in the undertaking rooms
of Nudd & Smell, Saturday morning at -
o'clock. The witnesses John Phillips.
City Marshal Call, A. p. Mace and E. ]
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19
Room for Both,

Anent the planning as to the future
OF the old City hall, the needs of the
fire department are not to be lost sight
of. A well-known citizen comments
upon the matter in this wise: THE
building is large enough, it seems to
me, Tor both the gymnasium and the
new nfe station. The first floor could
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19

heavily draped with Grape. The sern,,
Vas preached by the Rev. ". Fl. Thomapsn
INQUIRY q tae Manhattan Steamship
that he piece, Of wreckage picked m on an
cape cod could not have been a mart ~ ~
ne missing steamer Pentagoet. The
ent in the lettering Of the vessel namea
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19
WATERVILLE.

A telephone message received in this
city, Saturday night. from VassaNboro,
stated that Henry Bushby. VINO is al
legged to have been dragged an eighth
of mile over the snow and otherwise
roughly used. is not out of danger. No
further action has been taken by the
officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19

The orchestral concerts Of the past
week Were arranged from Prof. Themes
extensive repertor" and performed in the
most acceptable manner, Saturday and
Sunday evenings. duet for comets by
Messrs. Allen and holland was received
with enthusiasm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19

Hon. w. I. Haines has been retained
as counsel for the Maine Water Co.. TO
Ill the vacancy caused by the death OF
Hon. E. +. Webb. Attorney General
Haine Is credited with saying that he Is
heartily in sympathy with the movement
of Lawyer Harvey d. Eaton to form the
kennebec water district for the purchase
Of the cOmpanys plant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19

Lawrence, gave in substance the same
version of the affair as given by the
Journal. Saturday morning. The only
new evidence introduced was to the effect
that there was nothing that would indl-
cate that the man came TO his death
otherwise than by suicide. The jury was
composed of c. II. Redington, G. II. Mil
Ter. J. +. Eden, +. d. Nudd. o. r. Mayo
and I r. Scanneil
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19
Other Domestic Ports.

NEW YORK--Dec Is, sid sim Etho-
pla. Glasgow.
BOSTON--Dec is, ar sim st Croix,
st John; Boston, Yarmouth; schs Ell
dora, Machias; MuItonomah. Stoning-
ton, Me; Ann. sullivan. Me; Nellie r,
Machias.
Sid U S ganboat Castine, Havana
Sims Norseman, Liverpool. Prince
George, Yarmouth, N S.
NEW LONDON-Dec Is. SID sch Ed
ward Stewart. Savannah for Bangor
NEW YORk--Dec H. ar, sim La Brc-
tagne, Havre.
viNEi ARD HAyEN--Dee is, ar, sci,
Freddie a Higgins. Grand Manar for
New York. tand sid).
CITY ISLAND-Dec IS ar, Sims Tyrian,
Halifax, = 5; Manhattan. Portland; ka-
nawha. Passport. sehs Nellie J Croker
Hilsboro, y r: Robert Graham Dun,
Hillsboro. y II. via Portland. Clara 4.
Rogers. Millbridge, Me; Break OF Day
Gaorgptoyyu Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19

The usual prayer meeting of the Old
South church will be held on Thursday
evening of this week instead of Wednes-
day evening, to give opportunity to
all who wish to attend the meeting at
the State House on that evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19

An attempt was made to have the
Waterville polo team fill Skowhegan's
date with the Gardiner team in Gardi-
ner, saturday night. AS there was a
difference of opinion in regard to the
terms on which the local team was to
go to Gardiner. the Waterville team
stayed at home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19

Obituary notices seldom touch on the
shortcomings of deceased persons, ana
for this reason the item from the
Pleasanton (Kan.) Observer, of which
the following is an extract. is rather
unique: His greatest fault was the
extravasant use of profanity. It was
almost impossible for him to engage in
any sort of conversation with man,
woman or child without using it. He
no doubt often swore unconsciously."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19

At the meeting of General ISeal Com
mand, No. %, t. V. L.. Thursday even
ing. delegates and alternates We're chosen
to attend the annual department conven-
ton of Maine In 1899
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19

Divine services, sunday: Mass al 80.
Rev. j. p. Michigan. celebrant. Gospel,
Luke ii:l-6; and at 3 +. Nj. Rev ]. l..
Qu!mby, assisted by the choir of the Con-
gregational church, Gardiner Mrs. y. w.
Partridge, organist. The text: ST. John
Nii:32: And l, if | be lifted from the
earth will draw all men unto myself
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19

Principal II. w. Dutch of the High
school, entertained the members OF the
senior class at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Davenport. Middle street.
Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-19

Charles w. Marston, the sub-princ-
pal OF the Skowhegan High school, Will
pass the winter vacation in one of the
Maine lumber camps at the headwat-
erS of the kennebec.