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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-08-01
THE RIO ARRIVES

With Brigadier- General II. g. Otis
in oommand-The Troops in
Good Health.
The Rio de Janeiro arrived in port
early yesterday morning with
Brigadier- General Harrison Gray
Otis on board in command. The
expedition consists OF the General
and staff, unattached officers, and
the officers and men of the Second
and Third Battalions, First Regi-
ment, South Dakota Volunteers, go
men; recruits for the Utah Battery
at Manila, LOG men; signal corps,
55; and officers, 4S.
Staff officers on the Rio are as
follows: Major George E. Shields,
brigade surgeon; Captain Edward
Murphy, Second Assistant Adjutant-
General; Captain A. w. Kimball,
Chief Quartermaster; Captain Seth
M. Milliken, Commissary of Sub
sistence; First Lieut.. Louis E.
Sanders, aide; Second Lieut.. A. w.
Bradbury, aide.
The unattached officers on the
Rio are: Lieutenant. Colonel Charles
W. Whipple, Inspector-G General, U.
S. ", ordered to report to Major
General Merritt at Manila; Captain
@. A. Devol, U. S. A., Assistant
Quartermaster, ordered to report to
Major General Otis; Captain G. @.
Walcutt, U. S. v, assigned to duty
at Honolulu; Captain Samuel w.
Belford, U. S. ", Acting Adjutaut-
General, ordered to report to Cen
eral Merritt at Manila.
First Lieutenant Leo. F. Foster,
OF the South Dakota Regiment, is
detached and placed inf charge Of
the Utah Light Artillery recruits on
the Rio; Captain Edgar Russell. U.
S. A., is in charge OF the volunteer
signal corps.
Colonel A. d. Frost, is in COM
mand of the South Dakota regiment.
His officers are as follows: Major
Charles A.. Howard, Second Bat
talon; Major William F. Allison,
Third Battalion; Major r. G. Warne,
Surgeon; Captain F, W. Cox, Assist
ant Surgeon; Captain G. M. Daley,
Chaplain; First Lieut.. j. Fl. Lien,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-08-01

At the last meeting OF the Council
of State Mr.. John Phillips brought
the matter up. The appropriation
for settlement Of the Japanese
claim had been passed, and before
adjouruing Mr.. Phillips interrogat-
ed the Cabinet in regard to other
claims. The councillor said that he
had thought that the Council would
not have been called upon to meet
again after the annexation deal had
been accomplished. AS they were
together and had agreed to pay a
very large amount to Japan on a
claim which the Government said
was not due to that country, he
would like to know whether there
we're not other "claims on the beach" "
Being informed that there we're
other claims pending Mr.. Phillips
suggested to settle them now so as
to he able to turn the islands over
to Uncle Sam with clean balance
sheet and only legitimately out
standing obligations.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-08-01
THOSE CLAIMS

No man likes to admit that he is
in error, and we presume that every
government feels The same way, and
that it is the reason why Mr.. Dole
and his government in their last
death struggles postpone and delay
the settlement of the claims from
foreign powers, arising from the
false imprisonment OF number of
foreign residents in 1896,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-08-01
A Novel Punishment.

On board the Rio de Janiero strict
cleanliness is enforced by the Da-
kotas. Men caught splitting ON the
decks or in the passageways have a
spittoon appended as a necklet
which they pass onto the next
culpritthey catch.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-08-01
Washington and leave to Uncle Sam
a legacy, which will be annoying
and expensive to him.

When the joint resolution provid-
ing for the annexation OF Hawaii,
was under debate in the United
States Senate, Senator Caffery of
Louisiana asked for information in
regard to the clause in the resolu-
tion, which provides for the paying
OF all debts OF Hawaii not exceeding
the sum of S4,OOO,000. He wanted
to know If that was the total debt
of Hawaii: if it included the amount
owed to the depositors OF the Postal
Savings Bank, aud the debts which
he understood Hawaii owed to cer-
tain foreign powers.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-08-01

A warm debate followed, in which
it was plainly shown by both sides
that by annexing Hawaii the United
States naturally assumes all obliga-
tions, and that the suggestion OF
repudiating any of them was un-
dignified as implying an act of dis.
honesty and swindle on the part OF
the U. S. Government.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-08-01

The councillor was Immediately
"sat on" by the Cabinet which seems
very touchy whenever mention is
made OF those claims, Mr.. Dole evil
IDENTITY hopes to be able to shove
them onto the State Department in
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-08-01
Timely Topics.
Honolulu, Aug. 1, 1898
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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-08-01

If you want genuine bargains in
dress goods you must go to Kerr's;
this is the only place to obtain.
them. Make no mistake.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-08-01

Several other senators supported
Mr.. Caffery and criticized the idea
of rushing through the Senate a
resolution containing a 100000
clause, in regard to which the Com
mittee OF Foreign Affairs was un-
able to furnish any information
whatever, and the details of which
all the senators evidently were
ignorant.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-08-01
New Stage Line
FROM
HONOLULU TO KAHUKU.
KOCLAU ROUTE

Leaves 8 M. every Monday, Wednes-
day and Friday, and urDs Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday, of each week.
Passengers and Parcels carefully at
nded to.
Office, Pantheon Stables, Honolulu.
WM. x. RATHBURN, Prop.
9I7-1m
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-08-01

Senator Morgan admitted that he
did not have any figures in regard
to the national obligations OF Ha.
waii, but he could assure the Senate,
that the bonded Indebtedness Of
Hawaii, the moneys due the de-
positors of the Postal Savings bank
and even the extra moneys which it
might be necessary to pay to Japan
and other countries in settlement of
claims would not reach total OF
S4,000,000. II it did the senator
held, that the United States would
not be liable for anything above the
amount stated in the resolution.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-23
PREPARE FOR ATTACK.
Royal Engineers Place Rapid Fire
Batteries in Position at Halifax.

Halifax, N. S., May 23.-Improvements
of most important nature are going
on quietly but rapidly at various forti-
fications in and about Halifax. At the
citadel, the batteries of which overlook
the sea and land for miles at Georges
Island, and at McNab'S Island, the
guns of which command the main
channel of the harbor, a considerable
force of men is employed and will be
employed for several weeks to come
effecting improvements under the di-
rection of the royal engineers
A range finder, now in course of erec-
ton, will reach for miles over the terri
tory to the north and west of the city
and across the harbor and over the hills
behind the Town of Dartmouth. Its
powerful glasses will sweep the Attain
tic 20 to 80 miles beyond the entrance to
the bay.
At Georges Island and McNab's Is
land the army authorities have ordered
the immediate erection of batteries for
rapid firing machine guns, and these
are now in process of construction. 1t
is understood here that the work of
erecting the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. FORTH
cations at ST. Johns. N. F., will be com
menced within short time under the
direction of the royal engineers in this
garrison. The Notifications will be
erected on the high hills at either side
of the narrow entrance to st. Johns
harbor. A sea attack on these forts
would have to be made from long dis
tance off shore.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-23
SOCIAL DEMOCRACY BONDS.
Colonization Commission Decides to
Borrow $2,5OO,OOO.

Terre Haute, Ind. May 23.-The col
onization commission of the Social De-
mocracy makes an announcement that
it is expected to issue bonds for the full
amount of s., 500, 900 of the capital stock
of the corporation which recently filed
papers with the secretary of state of
Kansas.
1t is explained that if the stock
should be sold promiscuous1y after a.
while, when the property becomes val
liable, a few men might buy up a ma
jority of the stock and get control of
the industry.
It is said in the announcement that
the stock will be held in trust, but that
the bonds will be sold, and it is urged
that members buy them.
Bonds to the amount of the stock,
So, 500 900, will be issued. The expendi-
lures for land, etc, are estimated at
81, 500 900, which will leave $780, 900 for
the inauguration and maintenance of
the colonies until they become self
supporting.
1--WE have assurance the circular
says, that the entire amount of bonds
will be taken, but we prefer our mem
bers shall take as large an amount as
possible.
1--WE should be pleased to give our
members the full details of the land
we have in mind, but until the deeds
are in our hands it is inadVisable to say
much about the land"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-23
OUR TRADE WITH JAPAN.
Shows Greater Increase Than That of
ANY Other Nation.

Washington May 23.-The commerce
of the United States with Japan has
grown more rapidly during the last
year than that of any other nation.
The annual returns of the foreign
trade of the empire of Japan, just re-
that the imports into Japan from the
United States increased from 1922. 419
yen in 1893, to q, 030 537 yen in 1897, while
her exports to the United States in
creased from ]. 49,, BAL yen in 1893 to ST.
436, 404 ven in 1897.
Only three countries, viz: Great Brit
ain, China and British India made as
large sales to Japan as did the United
States in 1897, and in no case was the
increase in imports as large as that
from the United States.
The gain which the United States has
made over other parts of the world in
supplying Japan with her imports is
shown by the fact that the imports
from the United States increased IS per
cent in 1897 over 1896, while in total inn
ports from all parts of the world, the
increase of 1897 over 1896 was only 25
per cent. The gain of Great Britain,
our chief competitor, being only about
10 per cent. The rapid development Of
Japan's foreign commerce is shown by
the fact that her exports in 1897 in
creased % per cent
The articles which showed a marked
increase in Japan'S imports from the
United States were: Raw cotton, cot
ton duck, flour. hats and caps, fowling
pieces, carriages, pig iron, plate and
sheet iron, iron pipes, nails, steam boil
ers and engines, steel rails, locomotive
engines, railway carriages, electrical
machinery, spinning machinery, mining
machinery, printing paper and tele-
graph wire.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-23
NEEDLES IN HIS BREAST.
John Weinberg Uses Peculiar Means
to End His Life.

Bloomington, ILL.,, May 23.-One of the
was revealed by an autopsy held here
upon the body of John Weinberg, who
died in mysterious manner at ST. Jo-
seph's hospital
Weinberg, who had been Ill at the hos
pital, was found dead in his room. The
autopsy developed that he had driven
nine large tailor needles into his breast
bone and just below it. Four had evil
as they were eaten away by rust. These
four were driven drought the breast
bone into the pericardium, and inter-
fered with heart action. Four were
driven through the diaphragm below
the sternum. The ninth needle had ev-
identity been the instrument of instant
death. 1t was driven through the
breast bone into the heart.
Weinberg was agen So and was adj
dicted to the opium habit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-23
BABY'S S SaRf
Raw Sore From Finger to Palm.
Physicians and Medicines No
Avail. Cured by Cuticura.

When my little boy was two years Of age,
dry spots commenced to appear on different
parts of his body. Last winter it seemed to go
to his hands, and was obliged to keep his
first three fingers done up all the time, as it
was raw sore, beginning to extend down to-
ward the palm of the hand. We consulted three
different physicians, each a certain length Of
time, to see benefit of their medicines.
think now, after using CUTICURA, that some
of the salves that used lid more injury than
good. A gentleman (who sat next to me in
church, asked me the matter with my boys
hand. took off one of the cloths and showed
him, he told me he had been in hospital in
Boston, where for all skin diseases they used
CUTICURA REMEDIES. 1 Immediately pur-
chased CUTICURA SOAP, CUTICURA (oint-
ment) and CUTICURA REsOLvENT, put aside
what had been using, and began with them.
Well! they cured that hand. was afraid that
this winter it would break out again, but no,
it is all cured, and have not had to have
cloth on it this winter. Mrs. DIAMOND,
Jan. %, %. 161 Bronson Ave-, Rochester, N. Y.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-23
STEIN WAY WAS BANKRUPT
Once Worth $13,ooo,ooo, He Died
InSoIVeut

New York, May 23.-Wil1iam Stein
way, the world renowned piano manu-
facturer and reputed millionaire, is now
said to have left an estate 50 seriously
incumbered that there is doubt whether
it will suffice to satisfy all the claims
against it.
Not long before Mr.. Steinway's death,
which occurred December 5, 1896, he
boosted that he believed himself to be
worth in the neighborhood Of $13, 100000
Now his creditors are scrambling for
the wreck of that vast estate, which,
according to general belief, will lack
much of satisfying all the claims
against it.
1t is said that so great were his finan-
cial straits, owing to this constant drain
on his resources, that he even stopped
to borrow small sums from friends, and
even from needy artists in order to sat
iSfy the demands made upon him. On
the other hand, it is asserted by those
who knew him well that a great heart
ed generosity that forbade him to re-
fuse an appeal for assistance was the
true cause of his financial disaster.
There had been rumors that all was
not we'll with Steinway, when several
years ago it was stated that he had
placed a mortgage on Steinway hall
After Mr.. Steinway's death it was
found that his will provided literally for
his family and certain other benef1ciar-
les. The estate is now in process of ap-
praisement, but it will fail to satisfy the
creditors, leaving nothing for the lega-
tees.
Among creditors of the estate is Geo.
Ehret, the brewer, who is said to have
loaned Mr.. Steinway $4,000. No ac-
counting has been made of $40, 600 given
by Ignatz Paderewski to Mr.. Steinway
for a musical scholarship.
Heinrich Conreid, manager of the Irv-
ing Place theater, admitted he had a
claim against the estate, growing out of
the lease of the theater, which he held
from Mr.. Steinway. He intimated that
after an investigation he had concluded
it would not pay to sue the estate. He
also spoke of the prodgality with which
Mr.. Steinway relieved the necessities of
needy artists, and said that once Mr..
Steinway had told him he estimated his
benefa ctions in this direction at not less
than $10O, 900 a year.
William Steinway's sons say the firm
is in no way involved on account of the
incumberment of the estate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-23
MISS SIGSBEE'S SUCCESS.
She Has Been Awarded the Scholar
ship in the Art League.

Washington, May 23.-Word has been
received from New York announcing
that the scholarship which is awarded
annually among the pupils of the Art
Students league in this city has been
won by Miss Mary Ellen Sigsbee. The
scholarship gives the holder a years
tuition in the New York Art league,
and is an honor much coveted by the
pupils CT the local institution.
Miss Sigsbee, who is a daughter of
Captain Sigsbee, has been working in
the league for some years, and is con-
sidered one of it's most promising stu
dents. In the life drawings upon which
she won the scholarship the action of
the figures is notably good, and she
seems to have a happy faculty of ex-
pressing the easy grace of a pose in
simple flowing lines and well-rounded
contours. In addition to the regular
work that she has done in the school,
Miss Sigsbee has drawn some very
clever illustrations for various periodi-
calls The work by Mr.. A. P. Spear was
adjudged next in merit, his drawings
displaying a satisfactory knowledge of
construction and bearing evidence of
careful study.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-23
DE LA MAR GETS DIVORCE.
Absolute Decree With Custody of
Child Granted to Husband of Miss
Sands of West VIRGINIA.

Paris, May 23.-The Tribunal of the
Seine has granted an absolute divorce
to Captain de la Mar from his wife,
formerly Miss Sands of West Virginia.
The custody of the child is also grant
ed to the father. No question of ali
mony was raised, and hardly any de-
Tense was attempted.
De la Mar. after he had been in
formed of the courts decision, said: cit
is grewsome coincidence that my d.
vorce should be granted on the same
day, and even at the same hour, as
when I was married, for five years ago
at o'clock 1 was married in the
Church of the Heavenly Rest, New
York. My wife wrote me this morning
reminding me of the anniversary of our
marriage. I pressed no charge except
that she was guilty of conduct unbe-
coming wife. 1 will make ample pro-
vision for her, not by settling a large
sum upon her, but by making an r
rangement so that she can draw all the
money she wishes. This she shall have
as long as she behaves herself. Even if
she should marry, provided her husband
be a worthy man, would not with
draw this financial provision
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-23
JULIA MARLOWE SAILS.
She Will Return in September With
New PLAY.

New York, May 23.-Julia Mar1owe,
the actress, sailed for London on the
Majestic. Her season which is said to
career, closed in Buffalo. In London
Miss Marlowe will join her husband,
Robert Taber, who has been playing
this season in Henry Irving's company.
that she had made no plans for the
summer, but would probably go to the
continent and rest. She will return in
September with a new play, the name
and nature of which are not yet to be
disclosed, but a production is promised
as careful and elaborate as that of the
Countess Valeska. 1t will be
seen here early in the season.
Miss MarloWe announced her entire
satisfaction with the success of Count
ess Valeska" on the road. 1t was first
brought out in NV York last January.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-23
PREACHERS REBEL
And Start Crusade Against Counting
in Church.
EFrom the Abilene Refector.1

TFrom the Abilene Reflector
A crusade has been started by minis
tiers in South Dickinson to stop young
folks counting during evening service,
a privilege which from time immemor-
ial has been granted without question
to all so inclined. A Harrington preach
er last Sunday night read the following
announcement from his pulpit: THE
regular session of the Donkey club will
be held as usual at the close of this ser
vice. Members will line up just out
side the church door, make remarks and
stare at the ladies who pass, as is their
custom. Any member known to escort
a young lady to church like a man, sit
with her like a gentleman, will be
promptly expelled from mem bership.'
At Hope the same evening Rev. B. F.
Webb OF the Methodist church stopped
his sermon to give some of the big girls
and boys a chance to arrange for go
ing home together after the service.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-23
STAR SPANGLED PAJAMAS.
All Glasses of Garments Made From
Old Glory.

New York, May 23.-There are few
men, women, and children that do not
carry the national colors somewhere
about their attire. The Stars and
Stripes are seen in necktieS, belts, col
lars, and badges, and it is whispered
that there are star-spangled hose.
1t has remained for a Broadway
manufacturer of nightwear to go to the
limit in patriotic apparel. In his win
dow is represented a waxen man dress
ed in pajamas made of the national
flag.
There is an admiring crowd around
the window most of the time, and
speculative look can be seen in the eyes
of young wives as they pause for a few
moments, indicating that there will be
many New York husband wearing
"Old Glory for a. night robe before
many days have passed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-23
PEOPLE you HEAR OF.

Sarel Eloff, President Kruger ssnephew
who visited England to give evidence at
the Transvaal caused the disturbance at
kruegerSdorp and was reprimanded by
his uncle for insulting the queen, has now
been appointed first lieutenant of one of
the Johannesburg forts, with salary of
1850 a year.
Miss HASTE, an Australian woman, pro-
poses to explore the Solomon Islands, the
home Of the f1ercest cannibals known.
penetrate beyond a few miles from the
coast and they have almost Invariably
tured for the cannibal ovens.
40 years of age, but looking Younger with
fne most engaging manners She knows
the newspapers, interested not only in
Spanish affairs, but in everything of i'm
portance passing in Europe
During his stay in Hong-Kong the Con-
cordia, German club. rendered a recep-
William The prince was asked to make
a speech, but. in polite language. replied
s'Once only in my life' said he did I
make a speech Che one at KieD and I
shall never hear the end of thati''
Alfonso XIII. Spain's boy king, amuses
himself by drilling a company of guards
of the apartments are toy models to the
extent of a hundred or more of men and
Spanish forces. These are placed in for
nations by two or three veteran officers
and perform sham battles against another
crowd of toy soldiers supposed to be
Americans, which, of course, have to suf-
fer sever defeat He has also models of
palace lakes. and, in fact, every possible
means is being taken to instin into the
A to defend and some day, IL possible.
&wenSa his country
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-23
SOUABBLE OVER MONEY.
Philippine Insurgents Fall Out Over
Division of the Price of Treachery.

Division of the Price of Treachery.
Tacoma, May 23-EmiIio Aguinaldo
and other leaders of the late Philippine
ion of the $500, 900 which Spain was to
pay as the price of ending the rebellion.
Last December the Spanish government
sent $500, 900 to Hong Kong to be diVid-
ed among the leaders of the insurgents,
and promised $500, 600 more for distribu-
ton among the participants in the re-
bellfon still remaining on the islands.
Among Aguinaldo's associates was
Atachio, who as minister of the interior
was one of Aguinaldo's council of seven,
which constituted the Philippine insur-
gent government. Atachio claims that
despite his frequent requests for a divi-
sion of the 100000 which Aguinaldo re-
ceived, he has been unable to secure any
share of it. Four weeks ago he brought
suit in the British court at Hong Kong
and obtained a temporary injunction
preventing AguinaldO, together with the
Hong ng-Shanghai Bank Corporation
and the Chartered Bank of India, Au-
stralia and China, from parting with
the money. Atachio exhibited letters
and kilograms in support of his claim,
showing that Spain negotiated for sew
eral months before she was able to buy
off the inSurgent leaders. After Aguln-
aldo and thirty-five others had reached
Hong Kong Atachio remained in Manila
at the risk of his life to surrender the
arms and property of the insurgents to
General Rivera.
The second payment Of 100000 for the
benefit of the privates in the insurgent
army was never made as promised,
quickly renewed their rebellion against
S0a0iSh rule