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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-06-02

Theo. H. Davies was born in
Wales about 60 years ago, and was
the son OF parson. He received a
good education and after finishing
his school days entered a mercan-
tile business house. In 1857 he
came to Honolulu as an employee
of the firm OF Janion, Green u Co.
Through his ability and steadlness
he was rapidly promoted. In 1860
he accepted a position in the branch
houses al Victoria, b. O., and Port
land, Oregon, of the local firm, and
for two years he remained in Liver
pool, attending to the English
branch OF the house Of Janion.
In 1867 he was admitted as a part
ner 10 the firm which he had served
80 ably. Since then Theo. II. Da-
vies developed his business at a
most marvellous and successful rate,
and in the early eighties he was the
head OF one OF the richest and most
prosperous business houses in Ha-
wall nei.
In 1883 Mr. Thomas Rain Walker,
who had been a faithful worker in
the firm, was admitted into partner
ship, trust which he has carried
out with the greatest honor and
success. Some years after Mr.. f.
M. Swanzy was taken into partner
ship, and he has, during the last
years, been the active and able man
ager of the big firm.
Mr.. Davies, besides being the
owner OF vast sugar interests and
his mercantile business, was also the
principal owner of the Honolulu
Iron Works, one of the most -four
ishing companies in Hawaii.
He was beloved as an employer
and as sincere friend OF all to
whom he gave employment. When
the men at the Iron Works put on
their coats this morning and closed
the doors to the big establishment
they did so with true grief in their
hearts for the loss of the man who
was their best friend.
The deceased took an active and
intelligent interest in the political
situation of Hawaii, He could never
join the men who formerly were his
personal friends in their treacherous
action in 1898. He espoused the
case OF Princess Kaiulani since the
dastardly overturn Of the monarchy,
and the young ALI to-day mourns
the loss of sincere, honorable
friend and a wise adviser To the
Hawaiians who knew Theo. III. Da,
vies as an earnest helper in their
cause his memory will always re
main green, aud to the patriots the
news of his untimely death has been
cruel, sad blow,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-06-02

The Progressive Educator for May
has just come to hand
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-06-02
j. M. MONSARRAT.
AttoTney-at-LsW, Real Estate and Financial Agent
COMMISSIONS OF DEEDS STATES YORK
PLACED AND NEGOTIATED.
Cartwright Block, Merchant Street, Telephone 6S,


Coffee District of Kona Hawaii These Lands will be sold leased
III in
Stables bathing These premises will be
r a
Kuliouou
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-22

Key West Fla, July The
Spanish trans Atlantic liner Santo
Domingo, of $500 tons, was totally
destroyed by the little 'xilary GUT
boat Eagle on July II, off Cape
Francis, This intelligence was
brought here today by the Nashville,
which came up after the attack and
found the Spanish ship burned and
smashed on the reefs. The affair Of
fers a striking commentary on the
difference between American and
Spanish spirit. The Santo Domingo
had two five inch guns mounted and
loaded, her magazines were opened,
and it only remained to train her
guns and fire them to blow the little
Eagle out of the sea, but the latter
with her comparatively feeble battery
of six Founders steamed to within
two miles of the enemy and pounded
shot after shot iuto her until she
turned, and in a desperate attempt to
get into narrow chaunel grounded
on the reef without having tried to re-
turn the American fire.
Seventy shots were fired by the
Eagle and nearly all took effect.
When the Spanish ship went ashore
a river steamer came out and took off
her officers and crew. Then the
+ gle sent crew to board her, and
there was some surprise when the big
guns were discovered She also Gu :
ried in her hold two II inch guns. /.
The cargo was largely of grain and
food supplies. Fifty head Of cattle
were penned on the decks. She had
been drawing "a feet of water and
went aground in 20. The Eagles
men set fire to her and watched the
destruction. The same river steamer
again ran out to try to get off some
Of the cargo, but was baffied by the
flames. The Santo Domingo burned
for three days and was left charred
and misshapen wreck. She was one
| of the best steamers of the enemy
and had been used as an auxiliary
cruiser. Her destruction is a fine
achievement for Capt. Sutherland s
little gunboat.
According to the Santo Domingo's
papers she was bound from Vera
Cruz, Mexico, for New York, by
way of Savannah, but being a regu
lar Spanish liner, the mention oi
New York was subterfuge. With
the Montevegio she slipped out Of
Havana harbor and got away abou
a month ago when the blockade hat
been weakened by utilizing the ships
of the station for conveys for Santi
ago. Notice to watch for her ha(
been sent to all the ships of the squad
ron, and no vessel could have escaped
the fate that befell her.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-22
WAR NOTES.

Matters are being Strengthened .,
at Santiago.
Prisoners surrendered number a.
bout $4,000. The contract to carry
them to Spain has been awarded to a
Spanish company.
Secretary Alger has given out every
day this week that Gen. Miles had un.
doubtedly sailed for Porto Rico. New.
eriheless Miles is still at Santiago.
Alger ought to go-back to Michigan.
1t is given out that troops for Porto
Rico have sailed from Charlestown but
it will probably turn out that they are
going on regulation time-to.morrow
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-22
Church Calendar.

TRAPTIsT CHURCH, REV. n. A. WOOD, Pas
tor Regular Sunday services, loA5, a. M; Sab
bath School at II NJ.
Praise and preaching Sabbath evening at 90,
followed by short testimony meeting.
Prayer meeting every Thursday evening at
7 100.
Union Bible stu,y class meets every aterna
Thursday evening in the vestry at $ 90. A cor
dial welcome is extended to all hese services.
METHODIST CHURCH, REV. w. A. EVANS
Pastor Regular Sabbath services at l0I5 "a IN !.
md 0Op. m. Sabbath School Immediately after
the morning service. Epworth League meets
at the vestry every Tuesday evening at 80.
Class meeting, at vestry, every Thursday eve
ming at 80.
Strangers are invited, and will find cordial
welcome to all these services.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-22

Our neighbors in Peru are making
preparations for the 9th Of August
when, according to the programme
laid down last year, the c<rner- stone
of the Stark monument is to be laid
DR.. r. b. Burton of New York city,
the leading spirit in this patriotic en-
terprise, will be present. Eminent
speakers have been engaged for the
evening among whom are Hon. j. L.
Martin of Brattleboro and Hon. j
K. Batchelder of Arlington. A
spirited time is anticipated and doubt.
less large number from this locality
will be present. We hope to obtair
the full programme for publication il
next issue.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-22

Levi Bolster of Barre arrived al
the Peabody House last night.
Thunder storms passed all around
us yesterday afternoon but only give
us few sprinkles in the way OF rain !.
Mrs Z j. Mountain delivered .
lecture at the Methodist church on
Monday evening to small but APP
preciative audience.
Fred Landman who went from
this town three years ago to Bates
College, Me, recently graduated and
is now here.
The Landman families picniced
yesterday on the old homestead farm
Luke, John, Bradford and the sew
eral sisters with their families wer,
present.
Charles F. Tannahill of VIM NJ
Patterson & Co. stock brokers OF
New York and manager of 2d has,
ball team of Englewood, N. j., i
spending his vacation at the Peabod,
House.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-22

A fearful and sad causality occurred
yesterday about Ills in the forenoon,
beyond Thompsonburg. A. c. Gibson Of
this town and w. G. Jenne of Rutlnnd
were driving and when just this side
ofthe watering trough near Mrs. Mans,
fields turn, a bolt Of lightning struck
the party, instantly killing Jenn- and
partly paralyzing Gibson. The horse
was knocked down but soon got up
without assistance. Mr.. Gibson man.
aged 10 crawl few rods when he was
able to hail Mr.. Cook who came to his
assistance. He and the dead man
were carried to Cooks and DR.. Milling
ton summoned. Mr.. Gibson in the
opinion of the physician will come out
all right
Mr.. Jenne is young man without
family and engaged in the insurance
business.
The sad news was telegraphed his
friends and the body will doubtless
be taken to Rutland today.
The party was Immediately under a
telegraph wire and, from the fact that
number Of near by poles were more
or less splintered, it is supposed that
the fatal bolt left the wire and struck
Jenne on top Of his head. This is
further verified by reason that his hair
was singed.
The deceased was about q years Of
age, unmarried. Was an only child,
mother is dead, father resides in
Rutland but was absent yesterday
attending bro. hers funeral in
Connecticut.
The body was embalmed by under
taker j. w. Melendy and was taken
by him to Rutland Today.
Mr.. Gibson was brought home about
five o'clock yesterday afternoon, being
then able to walk little. Is burned
on the right shoulder and down the
body and limb. Is quite comfortable,
considering, this morning and will
doubtless soon recover.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-22

1t was the "mixed," station,
rownshend. Opposite the writer sat
good looking woman with a six
year old boy. In the quietness Of
the stop the following conversation
was noted:
Boy-.sMamma is there fire in the
stove p
Mamma-"No, there isn't any fire
in the stove"
"Well, then, seeing brakeman
pouring out glass Of water, how do
they heat their water 7"
M.-sThat isn't hot, it is drink
ing water"
B.-"Where did they get it ?"
NIL don't know"
B.-"Are we going now, mamma =
M.-'.No, the engine is going"
-"What's it going for p
M.-"A'fter car, expect"
B.-.sWhat do they want car
for p
MO, may be it is car Of lum
ber."
Whose lumber ?"
MI don't know"
B.-"What do they do with lum
Der, mamma ?"
M.-"Take it to Brattleboro."
B.-"What do they take it to Bra :
tleboro for p
NJ -"Somebody wants it, maybe
it will go further"
| B-.sWhere is further, mamma 2
| M.-"They'll take it down into
Massachusetts
B-"Are we going to Mussacht-
sets p
i Nj -"No, only to Rrattleboro."
i This, and much more Of the same
sort, was rather amusing, but the
thought occurred: Possibly this ba,
may some day be President and have
an incompetent Secretary Of War anf
IA "Straicev Board Perish th'
thought, but it cluug TO us a'd 'l'
rest of the journey was made II
lhoughtfulness and pr,yer.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-22


Mr.. EDITOR II have no quarrel
with Mr.. Wright and do not accuse
him of setting back fires for the fall
election but | am still anxious to
know how much the hip pocket busi-
ness had to do with some of this work.
Mr.. Wright says that all three of the
listers were present when the hotel
property was appraised and three
thousand was what they considered it
worth. l donot say that Mr.. Wright
or Mr.. Griswold was posted on this
property, but d, say that Mr..
Holden was-that he knew that this
property could be sold for five thous-
and dollars, and without the furni-
ture. l understand that he is telling
around that this valuation includes
the furniture and belongings of the
house. He knows better. When he
talks this way he is simply trying to
throw dirt in the eyes of the tax
payers. Mr.. Holden is real estate
agent and has had considerable to do
with this property and he knows that
it can be sold any day for five thous-
and dollars, and without a piece of
furniture, any table ware, bed quilt
or napkin to go with it. Irepeat | he
knows it. Aud yet in the face of
this he consents to list it at three
thousand and says that is what it is
worth. This is in keeping with an
other story that is told, namely, that
Two Of our listers had talk with one
of our farmers about his real estate
aud in conclusion asked him if-he was
satisfied with the former valuation.
de said he was and the reply of the
listers were: "You' are an honest
man, we'll cut you down a hundred "
This is told for an actual fact. There
was exhibited the same liberality as
in the hotel matter. All do not fare
so well. One farmer, not mile from
the village had his farm apr aised al
twenty five hundred and Mr.. Holden,
a real estate agent, knows that il
could by no possibility be sold fol
that amount.
One word as to Mr.. Wright's state
ment in reference to the new barn.
lie says thatit is not completed and
when it is will be time enough to put
it in the list. Is that so ? / thought
the law made provision for the ap-
praisal of all betterments. Am ]
mistaken ! Again how much does
this barn lack of completion /? II
was used last winter aud l under.
stand that all that is lacking is doors
and the lumber for these is on the
ground and only awaits the workman
In conclusion, Mr.. Editor, permits
me to thank you for opening YOU
columns to this matter. beg to as
sure you that the people appreciate it
Give US light, the more the better
for TAXPAYER
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-22

VIM H. Hillman, organist and mu-
sical director of the Rose street Pres
byterian church, the leading Presby
terian church of the eastern district
Of Brooklyn, made our village brief
visit Thursday. He stopped at the
Peabody House where his sister, Miss
Hillman, is spending the summer
Mr.. Hilman is enroute to Lake st
Marguerite, Province Of Quebec.
where he expects some fine trout fish
ing, the extent of which will be duly
reported in future issue.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-22
PRICE THREE CENTS.

The State railroad commissioners
have filed their report on the explo-
sion of the engine Of the Hoosac
Tunnel and Wilmington road which
occurred at Wilmington last month.
The report censures the company for
not making proper examinations and
inspections of their engines.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-22
Our Club List for 1903.

Advance paying subscribers to the
SITTER can have one or more of the
following papers by the additional
sum set to each:
Rutland Herald, $3.50
Boston Journal to Vermont sub
scribers, only, O.5O
Mirror & Farmer, 0.40
New York Tribune, OPS
rhrice-a-week World, 0.65
Troy Semi Weekly Times, 0.SO
Demorest's Magazine 0.S0
Terms cash in advance and no de-
Walton.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-22
Picked Up, Dished UP and Made Palata-
bile for Sitter Readers.

If any man says "it's hot" shoot
him on the spot.
The oldest inhabitant never saw it
so dry but
We rise to remark that the oldest
inhabitant can lie same as some
other folk.
The hay crop is mostly secured and
of good quality and lots of it. Some
farmers are obliged TO stack por-
tion for lack of barn room
Mrs. Frank Chaffin and son of
Bondville visited S. Londonderry
friends this week.
Mrs. Geo. S. Curtis of Boston,
has joined her husband here and the
two will remain for ten days or more.
Charles Egan and son Of Mohawk,
N. Y, are visiting with their daughter
and sister, Mrs. d. j. Frederick.
Mrs. Alice Bond and daughter OF
Worcester, Mass, are visiting with
Mrs. Bonds sister, Mrs. John Wiley.
Frank :. Livermore and family Of
Brattleboro have been visiting S. Lon
donderry friends during the week.
Mrs. Snow, sister Of Mrs. Abbott,
Mrs. 5olon Underwood and Mrs. Wal
ter Thompson, is visiting these parties.
Mrs. Snow resides in Connecticut and
is accompanied by daughter.
| Frank Cobb, who has been disabled
for some time with an unaccountable
8 re hand, is fortunate enough to have
good leighbors who on Wednesday cu'
and stored his hay
| Mrs. George james has secured 8
position in the Brattleboro Retreat anc
went down on Wednesday to enter up
| on its duties.
Mr.. and Mrs. Josephus Albee, aftel
spending a week with parents ant
friends in S. Londonderry, left Wed
nesday morning for Fitcbburg, Mass.
where they will visit a brother ant
tthen return to their home in Rochester
N. Y.
Two additional ladies have joine,
the party at the Peabody House VIII
have been there for several weeks
Miss Genevieve Williamson of Brook
lyn, N. Y, ard Miss Frances Matso
of Richmond Hill, L. l. Mr.. K. H
Rountree has returned to New Yor
much improved in health but his ma
ady, heart difficulty, will doubles
bring him here again later in the SCI
son.
Mrs. Nelson Goddard and daugl
ter returned to Brattleboro Wedne
day.
Mrs. Ella Howe of Rockingham
visiting with her mother and brother
family.
E. H. Winchester of Argyle an
Merritt Winchester of Elbridge, N.
visited the past week with their cousi
Mr.. Fred Winchester Of this village.
Village school, primary departme
uuder Mrs C. A. Franklin, clos,
successful term, Saturday. Tho
not absent at all Blanche Johnso
Lena Aldrich, Lena Landman, Haz
Landman, Ruby Vaile, Earl How
Harry Howe, Henry Gardner, He
bert Gardner and Mary Gardne
Those but one half day: Jessie 4
drich, Lucia Baldwin, Hazel Shank
Earl Hill, Edwin Hill and Iivi
Hill. Those only one day: Re
Shanks, Leila Lampson and Ma
Clayton.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-22

J. E. B. Howard, who came SO near
being injured by lightning, as told by
our Chester correspondent was a former
resident Of this town, living in the
brick house now owned by S. M. Hol.
den.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-22
Teachers Examination.

The regular summer examination
for teachers certificates will be held
as follows: At Bellows Falls, July
26, 27; at Putney, August Is, 16;
at Townshend, August 10, 20; at
Jacksonville, August 80, 81 at Brat
tleboro, September |, 2.
H. D. RYDER,
County Examiner.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-22

Prof. j. B. Simouds is lucky in
having the endorsement Of Mrs. Mary
Howe LAWN for Lis Scotch song, 1.-The
Lass O'Loch Earn" Mrs. LAWN
has added it to her repertoire and Will
sing it.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-22
HOW TO MAKE MONEY!

If you are out of employment and want
position, paying you from $50 to $Ioo month
ly clear above expenses by working regularly
or, if you want 10 increase your present in
come from $500 to $500 yearly, by working
at odd times, write the GLOBE CO., 723
Chestnut St, Phila, Pa, stating age, wheth-
er married or single, last or present employ
ment. and you can secure position with
them by which you can make more money
easier and faster than you ever made before
in your life.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-22

Window shades. mounted on good
rollers. with 3 2 Inch fringe only
25c. The bargain of the season.
Advt. AT Smiths.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-22

The Chief Burgess of Milesburg, Pa.
saws DeWitt's Little Early Risers are the
best pills he ever used in his family dur
ing forty years of house keeping. They
cure constipa ion, sick headache and
stnmarh an cr oublcs. Small in
size hut grc,t In r. SUITS.
C. +. Bacon I.n ld,,ll rry, p. l. saith
Jamaica. Jonas upi, i;uiviii', q;
Smith, 81. Lon l.,ndelry and +. u. Pie.
Rawsonv.llr.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-22

A Mrs. Norton Of New York city
was here yesterday looking after a
small place to buy for a future resi-,
dence.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-22
PENSIONS.

Now is the time to apply for pensions
as the rulings are more liberal and less
evidence required. Write your case and
blanks will be promptly forwarded.
No fees unlessssuccessfuI.
JOHN HUNT, pension attorney.
Brattleboro, VT, late Capt. Co. E
llth VT, vol.
Refernces-Hon. J. NJ. Tyler. Col. H.
E. Taylor, r. E. Gordon, Braltleboro,
Hon. J. H. Merrifield, Newfane, Hon.
.. X. Garfield, Townshend, J. C. Rob
inson, Jamaica, d. B. Goddard S. Lon
donderry, Hon. Hugh Henry, Chester.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-22

Notice to Delinquent Tax payers-All
taxes now in my hands must be paid be.
fore July LIST. This is the last call.
H. A. DUDLEY.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-22
NOTICE.

The Tax PAYERS of the town of London
derry are hereby notified that have in
my hands for collection Highway tax
Of 20 cents on dollar of the Grand List
If said town.
Therefore, know We that 80 days are
given by law for the payment of said tax
and deduction of per cent on said taS
if paid within said time.
FRANK H. TYLER, Treas,
Londonderry, Vt. May "a, 1898.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-22

DIX isavF secnD2cyS
E-svczs a@s - Assma<s 5ysy
ksaiy ~ A-~S-, "a. =, I az X ~ 7
CUPE3 hLl a::fi,sY. 80 s-tAGn
@--~AND l.vE4 ISoE3lE5.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-22
Simple Enough.

Watts--It would be easy enough to
have Sunday baseball II the manage
ment only would go about it In the
right way.
Potts-I presume you have scneme
already perfected.
Watts To be sure. All they need
do is to put in a side entrance and
keen the front gate closed.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-22

If you suffer from sores, boils, pim-
pies, or if your nerves are weak and
your system run down, you should take
Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-22
For Sale.

The property formerly known as the
Whitman & Goddard carriage shop and
machinery, main building is 3Ox55 feet
two story with store room 30x4O feet
two story. A good tenement connected
with shop of twelve rooms. The ma
chinery consists of one Is inch palmer,
ono buzz palmer, one band saw, one
rounder, for round ing felloes, one butting
machine, one saw bench and saw, boreing
and mortising machine. Machines and
belts in good repair. The above proper
ty VIII be sold cheap. Inquire of
w. R. ALDRICH,
So Londonderry, vt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-22
Cannonadng Heard!
Bombardnent
has taken place!

And a Large Amount Of
Goods Captured Consisting
Of
Cashmeres, Henriettas, Percales,
White and Colored, Dimities, light and
dark Prints, Shifting, Sheeting, Shirt
Waists, Wrappers. Clothing, Hats.
Caps and Bonnets, Shoes and Rubbers.
Ladies', Gents and Children's Gloves
and Hosiery. Also fine line of
Groceries.
In fact the Cargo consisted of verv
large and well selected line of
Merchandise.
The Whole Cargo was shipped to
L. T. & w. III. Landman.
So. Londonderry, Vt.
To be disposed of
Come and See 1t.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-22

H"I have nice Chester White Boar.
Patronage solicited. S. O. DAVIS.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-22

sell the best moving machine OIL the
market, the Granite State. Also repairs
for the same for cash only.
L. o. Wilbur.
So. Londonderry.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-22
statesmen

Wanted on Salary or Commission. Posi-.
tion permanent for men adapted to soliciting.
Spring is the favorable time to commence.
Write for particulars.
THE r. G. CHASE CO, Nurserymen,
M,tlel, Mass.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-22
POSt-Omce.

Mails arrive at So. Londonderry every eve
ming, Sundays excepted, by stage from Chester
and Manchester at As; by railroad at so.
Mails close, every mOrning, Sundays excepted
by train at AS; by stage at I 100.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-22

NoTICE.-l forbid all persons picking
berries in my moving lots or travelling
through the grass.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-22

Miss Nina Tolman returned Satur
day from her visit down country.