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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-04-05

Attention is called to the benefits en-
joyed by subscribers to the PALA M CO
OPERATIVE GROCERY CO., LID, has
groceries at little advance on San Fran
cisco prices, credit to subscribers to the
amount of shares held, profit of the bust
ness returned to subscribers every months
probable increase in value of shares, with
liberal discount Off monthly bills. And
now what are the risks. We answer none,
because subscribers can either sell their
shares or take groceries to their amount,
If yon want to withdraw or go away.
Please consider the above and call or
address, Palama Cooperative Grocery Co..
Lid, for a share or for furih her information,
Par value of shares $25, or $3.50 only
being required to become a subscriber.
Telephone 755 800 II
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-04-05
oamarinos' Refrigerator.

Per AUSTRALIA-Plums, Peaches,
Celery, CauliAower, Fresh Salmon,
Grabs, Founders, Frozen Oyster,
(tin and shelly, Apples, Grapes, Or
anges, Figs, Lemons, Turkeys and
game in season, Cranberries, Bur
bank Potatoes, Fine Olive Oil, New
Crop OF Dry Fruit, Nuts, Raisins,
etc, etc.
CALIFORNIA FRUIT MARKET
Telephone 378.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-04-05
Items Of Interest.

sixty drops are one teaspoonful.
In Ceylon the richest people beg.
A tablespoonful of salt is one
, ounce.
Magnets we're discovered at Mag
nesia.
Tulle was invented at Tulle in
France.
Ten medium sized eggs weigh one
pound.
Bingham comes to us from the
Japanese language.
Horse shoes of indiarubber have
been tried and found light and du-
rable.
The atmosphere if compressed
would make sea 80 feet deep
around the globe.
Out of every million persons,
1900 die from govt
In Singapore Bibles are sold in %
languages.
A ST. Bernard dog, aged IS months,
has been sold for f490.
The explosive force OF dynamite
is about 8 times that of gunpowder
Essence of cinnamon is said to de-
stroy microbes as effectually as
corrosive sublimate.
Stucco is made of plaster OF Paris,
mixed in a solution Of glue or glyce-
rine.
Oak is darkened for decorative
purposes by fumigation with am
nominated vapor.
If immersed in melted paraffin,
porous cork will become both gas
aud water-tight.
Italy produces annually 10000
600 gallons of olive oil, the market
value of which is S24O0O,OOO.
British India is 100000 square
miles in extent, or nearly two thirds
the size OF the United States.
The speed of the fastest Atlantic
steamer is now greater than that of
the express trains on Italian rail-
ways.
The tramways in Glasgow are I'M
der municipal control, and the pro-
fits for the year have exceeded
100000.
A German claims to have discov-
cred planet far nearer the earth
than we had imagined any one to
exist.
Japan was originally civilized by
China; to-day japan sends scholars
and men of science to instruct the
Chinese.
The long span of telegraph wire
in the, world is in India, over the
River Kistna. 1t la over 5000 feet
in length.
1t is computed that there are
enough paupers in Great Britain to
form, 4 abreast, procession over
400 miles in length.
The oldest woman in France has
just died, aged LOG. A woman who
has died at Hungary, aged 1l6, had
descendants into the fifth genera
ton.
There is church in America with
several "babies' corners" = little
rooms divided off by curtains, where
infants can sleep while their moth
ers attend the service.
The armour OF frst.class battle
ship represent about one-third of
the cost of the ship, not including
armament, ammunitions, and stores.
That is, little over f260OO0.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-04-05
3 3 B

We have commenced with the first
letter and run through the Alphabet,
one letter for each week Read the
list of articles we carry in stock;
BASKETS,
BUTTER MOULDS,
BUTTER PADDLES,
BUTCHER KNIVES,
BREAD AND BUTTER PLATES
BREAD AND BUT TER KNIVES
BREAD BOXES,
BREAD PANS,
BEER GLASSES,
BON BON DISHES,
BON BON SPOONS,
BELLS,
BONE PLATES,
BERRY SETS,
BANQUET LAMPS,
BRACKET LAMPS,
BAKING SHELLS,
BROlLERS,
BABY FOOD CUPS,
BAKE DISHES,
BAKE PANS,
BASINS,
BASTING SPOONS,
BATHS <INFANTS),
BOWLS,
BREAD RAISERS,
BUCKETS,
BIRD CAGES,
BIRDS BATH,
BOUILLON CUPS,
BUSH HOOKS,
BROOMS,
BRUSHES,
BURNERS,
BRACKETS,
BRACES,
BITS,
And many other Articles in b.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-04-05

Valenciennes Lace, ~ yards for
rs cents, at l.. b. Kerr's Bankrupt
Sale for Monday and Tuesday
only.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-11-29

Johns was advised not to make the
Thanksgiving proclamation. and. as he
did not do so. the matter was allowed
temporarily to drop. But public inter-
est had been awakened, and before
long fierce debate was raging in Nir-
sinia between the opponents and sup
porters Of the proposed southern
Thanksgiving. At last, in 1851. Govern
or Wise, Johns successor, took the
metaphorical bull by the horns and is
sued 4 proclamation setting apart a
day for the feast. His action caused
much angry criticism, and several
southern newspapers declared that
Thanksgiving was simply "a relic Of
Puritanic bigotry." In spite of this, the
innovation was warmly welcomed. The
hOspitable southerners greeted gladly
another holiday. and the northern feast
soon ranked among them as second in
Importance only to the glorious Fourth
itself. In 1858, the year after Wise's
proclamation, no fewer than eight gov
ernors cf southern states proclaimed
Thanksgiving in their sections. The
war, however, coming shortly after
ward, practically extinguished the
popularity Of the holiday in Dixie
Washington Star.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-11-29

"YoU ASE AUNT POLLY" SHE SAID.
Polly had never been an attractive wo-
man. She was grim and harsh and
hardworking. She was really a Mrs.
Stephens, but she was married after
having been an ''old maid" for some
years, and her old name still clung to
her. Her husband was a mild, quiet
man and had lived but few years
after their marriage. People said that
Miss Polly had driven" him to death
and that he had been forced to die to
get little rest.
There had been child, too-ah, Miss
Polly's grim face took on a look Of
pain when she thought of him!-a
handsome, high spirited boy, who
would not be driven" and yet she had
tried to drive him. 1t had never oc-
CURED to her that there was any other
way. The result had been that he left
home when he was Is, and she had
never heard from him since.
From that day Miss Polly had grown
more grim than ever. She made friends
with nobody. She repelled everybody.
Her black eyebrows drew nearer to-
gether in q forbidding frown. Her
voice grew harsher and colder, and
she became, as the years passed, more
gaunt and iron gray. Poor old Miss
Polly! People pitied her, but they
were wise enough to let her alone.
One day letter came from lawyer
in distant city. 1t said that her only
sister, Mrs. Mary Aston, had died,
leaving her a considerable property lin
trust for my adopted daughter, Doro-
thy Carew."
"Fiddlesticksw exclaimed Miss Polly.
'AIary always was a fool:' And she
threw the letter into the fire.
A week later she saw a carriage
drive up to her gate and deposit there
a young g.rl with her trunk and u"Aes.
The girl paid the driver, and the car
riage went away, and then Miss Polly,
angry and amazed, went and stood in
the door, ready to warn the intruder
off. The girl came up the walk and
looked straight into Miss Polly's face
with her pretty, frank brown eyes.
You are Aunt Polly" she said. Il
know because l have seen your pic
ture. am Dorothy Carew."
And then, before Miss Polly could
say a word. the girl took one Of the
hard, wrinkled hands in both her own
aud leaned forward and kissed the
withered cheek that had been unkissed
so long.
There was moments fierce struggle
in the old woman's breast. Then she
said in her own grim way:
81 reckon I'll have to help you bring
in your things. There's nobody else
She marveled at herself when she
found herself tugging at the heavy
trunk and helping this girl, this Doro-
thy Carev:, whom nobody wanted, to
get her things into the hall and from
there into the sspare bedroom" WI ch
had been unoccupied since her boy
had slept there.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-11-29

And then all at once the little old
gentleman in the shabby clothes stood
up and leaned his trembling hands Oh
the table. He wanted to express his
own happiness and that Of all the
guests, he said, at The privilege Of join
ing in this blessed Thanksgiving feast.
Some Of them had been living hard
lives, very hard lives. Some Of them
had feared. had even thought, that
they were friendless and alone in the
world. He thanked heaven for their
hostess, who had made her home that
day home for so many others, and he
thanked heaven for the lovely young
gil who carried sunshine wherever
she vert.
1t was not a very eloquent speech,
but the greatest after dinner orator
could not have won heartier applause.
Even the baby cheered because the
rest did. But Miss Polly was still Miss
Polly, and she could take no praise
that was not hers.
Don't give me credit for any O it,"
she said stoutly. 1T was all Doro-
thy's doin's. I've been a cranky old
woman for a good many years until
Dorothy got hold O me and straighten-
ed ne out. I'm glad you did it, Doro-
thy. l always was fool. q stubborn
old fool. II ! only had my poor boy
back again, I'd be the happiest woman
in all the land" -
There were tears in MissPolly's eyes
now, sure enough, and they rolled
down her cheeks without attracting
the least attention, for just then Won
derful thing happened. The tramp
arose from the table, took off his rag
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-11-29
THE FIRST THANKSGIVING.
George Washington Was Born ON It's
Anniversary.

George Washington Was Born ON It's
Anniversary.
Tradition makes Thanksgiving in
this country legacy Of the pilgrims
anl Puritans, but it was not only the
English colonies, but those of the New
Netherlands also, which made attempt
at yearly celebration Of n day Of gen.
eral gratitude.
This week Of recreation observed by
the Plymouth pilgrims was undoubt-
edly much enhanced by Priscilla Mo-
lines rare culinary requirements.
When provisions were at a low ebb,
her deft hands prepared many an ap-
pctizins dish Of the p!ainest stores. and
intcndcncc was a scene Of banqueting.
Gentle Dame RrewSter. whom Priscil-
In loved SO tcndcrly, WAS strengthened
mich by her kind mnistrations. Natu-
rally John Alden had his share, and III
vain Miles StandiSh sought to be first
with the fair maid who prepared the
ViandS.
There is a suggestive coincidence in
this statement in "Youns's Chronicle
Of Massachusetts, The first Thanks
giving day on record in the colony Of
Massachusetts was held Feb. 30, 1881
On that day century afterward was
born George Washington.
In 1915. the year in the history Of
New England when the co1onists
mourned their dead. sacrificed to Indi-
an fcrocity, that pregnant silence
which speaks as no words can fell
upon everything. Wars and rumors
Of wars were sad realities which blot
ted out the memories OF all previous
privations and sufferings. The ever
present now was more than the set
tiers could grapple with. That year
they Kept no Thanksgiving In Connect
icut colony. The next year light broke,
and Thanksgiving was again celebrat-
ed.-Ncw York Mail and Express.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-11-29

THE LITTLE OLD GENTLEMAN STOOD UP.
and his shaggy beard and stood there,
tall, handsome young fellow. And
then the astoundcd company saw him
go around and take Miss Polly in his
arms.
Here 1 am, mother" he said as he
kissed her. And you are glad to see
me, after ALL"
What time it was! He told them
after awhile how he had so longed for
glimpse Of the old home that he had
determined to disguise himself and see
the house and his mother once more.
He had been in distant city all these
years and was in business there and
prospcring too.
And TO think how near ] came to
drivin him away from my gate at
LAST cried Miss Polly, her voice shak-
ing at the very thought. And it was
Dorothy that saved me from that!
Oh, Dorothy, YOU have saved me from
so much. And you have done it just
as though it was the easiest thing in
the world to take up Grabbed, sour
old woman and make her over again"
-PhiladCl1hia Times.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-11-29
Brave Men Fall

Victims to stomach, liver and kid
nfy troubles as well as women, and
all feel the results in loss of appetite,
poisons in the blood, backache, nerv-
ousness, headache and tired, listless,
rundown feeling. But there's DO
need to feel like that. Listen to j.
w. Gardner, Idaville, Ind. Hesays:
''Electric Bitters are just the thing
for a man when he is all run down,
and don't care whether be lives or
d e'. 1t did more to give me new
strength and good appetite than any
thing and have a new lease on life. "
Ooly SO cents. at j. E. Kaufmann' 8
Drug Store. Every bottle guaran-
tted.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-11-29
How to Carve q Turkey.

Insert the carving fork across the
middle of the breastbone.
Cut through tho skin between the
breast and the thigh.
Bend the leg over and cut off close
to the body and through the joint.
Cut through the top Of the shoulder
down through the wing joint.
Shave of The breast in thin slices,
slantinS from the front OF the breast
bone down toward the wing joint.
Carve only from the side nearest you.
Tip the bird over slightly and with
the point of the knife remove the oys-
tor apd tire small dark portion found
Oh the side bone.
Then remove the fork from the
breast and divide the leg and the wing.
Cut through the skin between the
body and breast, and with a spoon re-
move Il portion Of the stuffing.
Serve light or dark meat and stuf1ng,
as prcferrcd.-Selccted.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-11-29
Chestnut StumnE.

Get two quarts of large French
cllcstnuts. Shell ana boil them until
tic skins are softencd. Then drain off
the water and remove the skins. Boil
three pints of the chestnuts again until
soft. Then press through colander.
Season with one and a half tablespoon
fuls OF butter, one and 4 half teaspoon
fuls Of salt and a quarter Of tea
spoonful of pepper. If moist stutting IS
desired, add three tablespoonfuls Of
c,.o11O
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-11-29
HARVEST HOME.
Thanksgiving Is a Day OF Merry
making In Great Britain.

Thanksgiving Is n Day OF Merry
making In Great Britain.
Thanksgiving day is more generally
observed in Great Britain than in any
other country, since it is one Of the
few occasions when the nobility and
peasantry in 4 sense unite in making
merry" The day is better known
there as harvest home" lnirg one
marking that period when the harvest
is in and the tenantry and peasantry
are given holiday.
AS a rule, the nobleman or owneE-eeff -ef
estates makes the day one Of continu-
ed enjoyment. when his grounds are
given over to his subjects and all man
,-1er Of games and outdoor sports are
carried out. In his castle or home
there is generally assembled house
party, and the guests join with the
host and hostess in making the day
one Of happiness for the tenantry.
The days pleasure is concluded by
what is known in this country as
"barn dance" The decorations in this
ample place are significant Of the har-
vest, and the ceiling and walls have
adornment Of wheat in the most
beautiful designs. The music is always
of the very best, and the owner Of the
estate and his guests do their best to
make the occasion Of great ;nerri-
ment.
Many a story is told by tlsc English
novelists of how the pretty village
maids, in their rosy cheeks and smart
frocks, make jealous their country
lovers when blushingly they accept the
attentions Of the young sallants Of the
nobility. On the other hand. the grand
DANES in their satins and jewels grow
jealous Of the country IaSSeS in their
fresh beauty and taunt their knight
Grants for turning by their compli-
ments the heads Of pretty peaSantry.'
Previous to the dances there are fire.!
qucntly thcatricals, and wealthy estate
owners have been known to engage the
best of London companies to entertain
their people at the time Of harvest
c."-.Atlanta Constitution.
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) DOROTHY'S
|. PRODlGAE
A Thanksgiving Story.

"Well, l don't s'pose anybody ever
saw the likes O. that" said Miss Polly.
The thing that nobody ever saw the
like Of was tear. 1t had rolled down
Miss polly's wrinkled cheek and fallen
on her hand. While she looked at it
curiously another tear slipped down
the other cheek and dropped beside its
fellow, where it glistened as her hand
trembled.
"Well, vowr' murmured Miss Polly.
in amaZement.
Words could go no further. When
Miss Polly vowed" there was moth
ing more to be said. All this was be-
cause the physician had come in from
the other room and had said in his
genial way:
"She's ever so much better this morn
ing. Miss Polly. l think she'll pull
through"
That was how it happened that the
two tears were glittering on Miss Pol
ly's hand. They were very inconsist-
ent tears, and Miss Polly had always
been consistent. 1t was like turning
her whole life wrong side out, and she
realized it. In the first place, Miss
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-11-29
THE NATIONAL FEAST.
Thanksgiving's Chief Feature II =
True American Bird.

Thanksgiving's Chief Feature Il .
True American Bird.
The chief feature of the national
feast is national bird. The turkey
Notwithstanding DR.. Samuel Johnson in
his dictionary defined him as "a large
domcstick fowl, supposed to be
brought from Turkey" is true Amer
lean. Not hint Of the existence Of
this prince of fowls had the civilized
nations Of the earth ever heard until
the year 1854, when the ancient poy-
ayers dropped anchor off Axacan, now
in North Carolina, then part Of what
was called Virginia, and, making q
landing one beautiful day in midsum-
mer, reported that they had seen deer,
snow white cranes and certain large
bird which epicures have since learned
to worship under the name Of turkey.
His merits were quickly discovered
by the early explorers and adventur-
ers" from other countries, as the jour-
nails Of Captain John Smith, William
Dyrd and their contemporaries attest,
and it was not long before he was to be
found on the tables Of Europe. Brillat-
Savarin, of gastronomic and literary
fame, called him 'the most beautiful
present made by the new world to the
old" Formerly very abundant, the
wild turkey is now to be found only
in small flocks here and there in the
secluded giades Of the Allegheny and
Blue Ridge mountains, in the Florida
wilds and On the plains Of the far
southwest. Domesticated, the turkey
thrives and multiplies the world over.
Handsome, golden, done to a turn,
scenting the room enough to tempt a
saint" and served with that peculiarly
savory New England production, cram
berry sauce, no one will dispute the
turkeys right to the sovereignty of the
Thanksgiving feast.
Did any one hear the dinner bell
ringT'-Roston Herald.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-11-29
Chambarlain's Pain Balm Cures
Others, Why Not Yeu?

My wife has been using Chamber
lain's Pain Balm, with good results,
for a lame shoulder that has panied
her continually for nine years. We
have tried all kinds of medicines and
doctors without receiving any bene-
6t from any of them. One day we
saw an advertisement of this medi-
cine and thought Of trying it, which
We did with the best of satisfaction.
She has used OILY one bottle and her
shoulder is almost well.-Adolph l..
Mlllett, Manchester, n II. For sale
by J. E Kaufman.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-11-29
Thanksgiving Evening.

Thanksgiving evening ought always
10 be spent at home. And let everybody
have an open fire that can. Turn the
kitchen over to the children if they
want it. Let them have pumpkins to
make jack-o' lanterns of or Cinderella
coaches. such as Miss Alcott describes
in Little Men" Let them pop corn
and let them make molasses candy
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-11-29

It will NOT be surprise to any
who are at all familiar with the good
qualities Of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy, to know that people every
where take pleasure in relating their
experience in the use of that splen-
did medicine and in telling of the
benefit they have received from it, of
bad colds it has cured, of threatened
attacks of pneumonia i: has averted
and Of the children it has saved from
attacks of Group and whoop'ng
coagh. 1t is grand, good medicine.
For sale by J. E. Kaufman.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-11-29
ROnSf Sucking PIG.

The whole young pig roasted and
stuffed, thrusting into the air four
juicy trotters to the turkeys two,
while not yet by any means as popular
a Thanksgiving dish as the turkey. is
coming every year to engross more and
more Of the peoples attention and ap-
Detite.-Circinnati Post.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-11-29
VOL. XXX.
THE OLD STYLEPUMPktN PIE

Some like fancy custard pie 49,.
Or apple, mince o. game
Or some newfanglcd article, >'.vs -.
low, just for the name. SNA {.
amt so p'tic'lar some know ~ SG
And different from the rest,
But the good old fashioned pumphia p.ss
Are what love the best.
I'm hankerin for piece right now
OF the pie that mother made.
When l came home from school, I'd get
hunk, and in I'd wade.
Aad-p'r'haps my mouth is somewhat Ia: ~
Though I'd resort to tears.
She wouldn't give me another piecs
Because it mussed my ears.
I've fingered here lifetime since, W =,
Put up WITH what got, -. -
But oft in dreams I'm back again (:
10 that old familiar spot, = {
And thes. at such times can find = -
On the butt'ry shelf arrayed
row OF good old pumpkin pies,
The kind that mother made.
Philadelphia Times.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-11-29
c,sesasssy.esessssssnsssss
HOW TO DRESS THE TABLE.

: Ii one expects to give Thanksgiving din :
Z mr. tinted autumn leaves should be gath g
Z cred. waxcd and pressed with warm iron. Z
Z Nothing is more beautiful for decorating 8
Thanksgiving dinner table than the brilliant, 4
8 varcolor"d leaves arranged in designs or 4
I strewn carelessly over the snowy linen. 4
: centerpiece of any red autumn berries and 4
: glossy waxed autumn leaves is very effective. :,
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-11-29
ADVERTISING RATES,

Advertisements will be inserted at the
rate of Is cents per square of one inch
SPACE for first insertion, and 30 cents per
inch for each subsequent insertion.
Liberal contracts made with those Wish.
ing to advertise for three, dx and twelve
months.
Notices in the local column s cents peg
line each insertion.
Obituaries charged for at the rate Of ono
cent word, wien they exceed 100 words.
Marriage notices inserted free.
Address
G. II. HARMAN, Editor and Publisher.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-11-29
Tim onISsufy{nr In Old virginia, l.,

q d black nanny has poss'im on 10 bake
With sweet potatoes, svecter than maple sugar
cake,
And lcr pickaninny's gone by Tie light OF tho
moon
With his yellow bcllicd PUPPY to tree fat coon.
The coon lies a.crinninS in the hollow O! a gum
That the yellow hammer uses for his morning
drum,
While the gray squirrel chnckics IN high old giee
At the hickory nuts a-raiaing froI the hickory
nut tree.
The gray owl shiyers on dead oak limb
And biinks in the sunshine, mellow and dim,
While molly cotton rabbit gives a half dozen
hops
And hears her heart beating Of sudden and