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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-04-25

On our fourth page appears an in
teresting correspondence from a
kicker at Kalawao, Molokai, to which
we give place in order that the JUS
tice of the complaints may be in
vestigated when the Board of Health
next visits the Settlement. 1t would
be as we'll for the President OF the
Board to have a copy OF The INDE-
PENDENT in his pocket.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-04-25
Timely Topics.


Mayhap you think we will
wait until the hot weather
arrives to remind you of Alas
kan matters. Not so, for you
must keep cool and well pre-
served and nourished in these
stirring times if you are an
xious to follow the rising for
tunes of Kihei and Multi. We
have the
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-04-25

The musically inclined statistician,
at loss for a'topic of conversation.
may be reminded that there are forty.
eight different materials used in the
construction OF piano, taken from
no fewer than sixteen different coun
tries, employing forty-fve different
hands.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-04-25

In course of time, after the excite
ment in sugar is allayed, we shall
probably devote more attention than
We do TO the cultivation of fruits
and vegetables for home consump-
ton and expectation. The breeding
Of poultry, the best paying industry
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-04-25

A correspondent wishes us to in
form the malihinis that we had a
splendid hook and ladder company
forty years ago and manned by men
unequalled in merit and dash. That
does not appear to be good reason
why we should not have one now if
it is required. We have money to
burn to save our property from
burning so let us add another hook
and ladder to our trophies.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-04-25

1t looks very much as il our even
ing contemporary had struck the
right nail on the head in connection
with the Riverside Park for child
ren's recreation ground. The idea
appears to be as unpopular with the
administration as the administration
is unpopular with the' people. Let
the special committee use it's pow
erful influence to compel the Gov
ernment to act against its will.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-04-25

New York and other large cities
on the Mainland and Europe have
founded private Matrimonial Clubs
for m ating the unmarried. Having
taken up the palmistry fad, it is to
be presumed that the matrimonial
agency freak will soon be- exploited
in Honolulu.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-04-25

John Hare recently aptly describ-
ed tbsen in an after-dinner speech
at the Playgoers' Club of London.
He said "Ibsen was like that very
precious and costly form of green
tea-unpalatable to drink by itself,
but invaluable for mixing purposes.
One drop OF Ibsen in wineglassiul
of Pinero, in his more serious and
academic mood, was a delightful
and invigorating mixture"
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-04-25
TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 1899.
TOPICS OF THE DAY,

How few there are who remember
that Senator David Rice Atchison,
of Missouri, was President OF the
United States for twenty-four hours,
and that he slept through the whole
period OF his term.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-04-25

Labels written on the back of adj
hesiye plaster will keep their places
even in the dampest situations.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-04-25
With the Grippe.

He (sympathetically)-You have a
bad cold. She (huskily) i am so
hoarse that if you attempted to kiss
me l couldn't even scream Boston
Journal
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-04-25

-Four is rather a wonderful num-
Der. There are 4 cardinal points, 4
winds, 4 quarters Of the moon, 4
seasons, figures in the quadrille,
4 rules of Arit tb metic, suits of cards,
4 quarters to the hour, 4 legs for
furniture and for most animals; the
dead are placed hetweeu 4 planks
and the prisoners between 4 walls.
We have 4 incisor and 4 canine
teeth, and our forks have 4 prongs.
All animals, when butchered, are
cut into a quarters. The violin,
greatest OF all Instruments, has hut
4 strings. Four OF kind is a pretty
good hand at poker, even if they are
only As. There are 4great continents
and every great railroad has tracks.
When we grow old we have 4 eyes.
Every room has corners and 4
sides. Every question has A sides
the inside, the outside, ths right
side and the wrong side, and Dole
has 4 Ministers who would he hap
pier if they 4-saw 4-sighi, instead of
being 4 lorn, when 4-nidable obs
tacles in the importation Of 4 tuitous
laborers was concerned.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-04-25
Messenger Service

Honolulu Messenger Service de-
liver messages and packages Tele-
phone. 37S.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-04-25

in the United States, will probably
also have the necessary attention
paid to it by small farmers. 1t Ger.
taiuly seems very ridiculous to be
compelled to import so much oil our
food material from the Coast when
we have unexcelled facilities for
raising 80 much at home at con-
siderable profit. The fact is that,
until recently, it. was devoutly hoped
and expected tn at this would bs but
merely planters paradise and an
unmarried Eden for wealthy tourists
to dream away their happy hours.
The advent of the Chicago drummer
and the Hebrew pioneers of wealth
and industry has shattered this vista
of luxury, and now we must come
down from our Injurious thrones of
ease, and set to work like meu to
make the soil turn out TO US by the
sweat OF the brow The hard earned
spoils of honest livelihood in many
and different industries, for we can
not all be rich men by the toll Of
our fathers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-02

} tired of their recent experiences. For
merly it used TO take something like a
veritable tempest 10 interrupt or even
seriously derange this steamboat service,
but now we have only TO read in our
weather reports Of the springing up OF
"a sudden southwesterly gale in order
to find out in the next sentence that II
has "once more had the effect OF disor-
ganizing and delaying the passenger
traffic between Dover and Calais" Peo-
pie who do not mind a rough crossing
may yet object TO being sent out into the
Downs TO roll about there for five or six
hours. until it is thought prudent to at
tempt TO make the harbOr; and those
among them who have pressing business
engagements may still less relish such
passage as was made the other day by
one of the steamers, which. after in
effectual attempts 10 return to a French
port-flrst Calais and then Boulosne-
ended her wanderings by arriving at her
destination twenty-four hours after she
was due.
Nor have the victims the consolation
knowing that their sufferings are due
the action of the uncomfortable eiemen
IL is not our seas, but our harbOrs, 1
which the captains Of our mail-boats ar |
justly afraid. 1t is the "haven Of refuge
which ironically threatens their vess |
with destruction, and IL IS by the work o. |
manor, more precisely, through tho |
works Of the admiralty, that the poi |
of Dover, always most imperfcctly fitted |
for it's purpose, has now, on the slightest |
from the weather, become |
impracticable. On this occasion, the har-
Dor authorities, observing the sea 70 |
be somewhat broken in the immediate
vicinity OF the pier" made the expert J
ment Of pouring several gallons Of oil in
he water. The effect, it IS stated, was /
the sea Immediately became |
smooth, and the Empress was enabled TO |
AXE up her mOorings at the pier with |
he greatest ease. This. OF course, is
step in the right direction; and no doubt,
,y a sufficient outlay in oil and the char
ering of a pilot steamer TO go ahead
IF the mal-boats, diffusng the soothing |
liquid over the face of the waters, ir
night be rendered possible for travellers |
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-02
The Trained Nurse.

1t is difficult 10 emphasize too much the
medical and surgical progress OF the last
though the duties are arduOus and de-
mand more than an ordinary amount q
both bOdil ma mental strength. Their
predecessO under the old system. or
rather lack Of system. could hardly bs
said 10 be advanced beyond the alphabe.
Of the present requirements The trained
nurse OF to-day must have enough medl-
cal knowledge TO second the efforts OF tho
most skilled physician. and In the hospi-
'al rs well as the home practically shares
responsibility for recovery OF the patient.
ls a rule. she has learned self-mastery
trying emergencies, and brings 10 her
SIX a practical sympathy displacng the
ar and constituencies ordinarily expected
rom her. As her training keeps pace
nth the latest improvements I'm medical
cicncc, she Will have an increasingly
important share IN bringing them 20 tho
nd OF the sufferers
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-02
Correspondence Of the Dispatch.


NEW YORK. April 1.-The openings"
at the large stores these past weeks have
left me In a very enthusiastic frame Of
mind thought / had fully grasped the
beauty OF the new cloths used for gowns,
but II seems that Fashion had stili some
surprises left. even for one who has been
studying her very faithfully.
About these cloths: / ask you TO con-
lure up in your minds eye a fabric as fine
as suede glove, and with something Of a
suede gloves surface and, moreover. not
q douce thing In navy-blues or browns,
or bottle-greens. but something cooree
like thu rose, or like cloudless sky on Il
summers day. or like the fresh young leaf
OF springtime, or the soft gray of the
pearl. or the fiowery branches Of the lilac
tree. Never was cloth so exuberant be-
fore. so joyous and gay; and then the
pretty whims in self-colored effects that
I cannot quite describe to you really de-
mand to be seen.
For instance. one pale-blue cloth frook
thick silk thread. and tiny little pieces OF
flowers and leaves, and laid with raw
edges on the cloth. Yet another pale
cloth gown had real lace yoke, worked
over In a whimsical fashion. with tiny
strips OF the pink cloth OF the gown. II
was simply fascinating. and was mixed
with pink coral. This mania for a fat
decoration-I mean this enTching the sur
face without any contrast OF colOr--is a
fundamental feature Of the modes of this
particular moment.
AS / think / have told you before, the
Paris'enne model-makers are taking no
end Of pains TO get their laces dyed TO the
exact shade Of the cloth on which 1t is to
80. One evening gown / saw that was
OF a mysterious pinkish- yellow tone. and
had lot Of fine guipure lace upon IL the
exact tone Of the silk Of the dress. An
evening cloak at the same place had, also. )
demonstrations OF lace. identical with the
biscuit tone of the silk.
j think the notion that has led up 10 /
this iatness of effect in the decorative !
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-02

flounces, or instead Of braids and cords
for designs upon costumes, and for trim
ming the edge OF necklies and stocks.
These very narrow ribbons have threads
running along one edge. or through the
middle. upon which they are gathered.
This saves great deal OF time. and en-
sures exactness in the gathers The wide
ribbons. those about five inches being the
favorites, are used for stocks, with a not
too large bow In front. and ends long
enough to reach the waist. Sometimes
the bow is omitted and the ribbon clasp
ed together by fancy brOoD-
The polka-dot is seen on ribbons as
frequently as the silk and organdie. while
others, the very handsomest. are in bro
cade, on satin background, with raised
velvet flowers. The designs are Louis
XIV, and XIV. Taffeta ribbons are flower
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-02

ed also In printed designs. mostly large
and blurred. and are very beautiful. These
last are used on gowns as a sort OF alb
hrevated bolero. passing around the
waist Just under the arms, brought up
10 the bust. and knotted there. the ends
falling sometimes TO the knee.
A new use Of baby velvet ribbon Is 10
sew on one side Of II lace haTi an inch
VIDE, then weave II into a lattice, with
inch-wide divisions TO form bodice over
contrasting color. One done In apple
green velvet and black lace, over white
silk. Is delightful.
NEW HANDKERCHIEFS
Among new handkerchiefs are some
cry beautiful silk ones, with colored
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-02
. She shops.

She shOpsl
She does not mean 90 buy,
For funds are low and prices high
So many people wonder why
She shops!
She shopsl
She keeps herself apprised
or all the bargains advertised
And with gustO undisguised-
She shops,
She shops,
The tired assistant signs
For long experience makes him wise;
He knows wherein her weakness lies
She shops!
She shODsl
She hurries 20 and fro,
And when the sun is setting low,
A thousand captured samples show
She shops
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-02

twenty-five years; II is no less SO to over
estimate the part that trained nursing has
PLAYED in IT, The medical discoveries
brought into general use during that time
demanded in their application TO practice
the services OF the trained nurse, who.
by skilled training. Joined with natural
aptitude Tor ministrations of the sick
room, has become an Indispensable aid to
the physician. In the hospital training
and administration OF to-day, medical and
surgical science finds the highest illus
tration. and the trained nurse Is essential
to both.
which progress can easily be measured
by contrast with state OF things COM
paratively recent. Trained nursing is now
a profession In which the most cultured
and refined women are glad to serve,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-02

edges one and a half inches wide, which
are scalloped. Inside are exquisite en-
broidery effects In many new patterns
Others have scallopped edges with inch
wide embroidery inside. Dainty linen
handkerchiefs have scalloped edges. with
floral effects in spring colors; others
still have narrow hens. and the corners
embroidered I'm spring flowers. The Gro
Gus, tulip and forget-me-not are mostly
selected. Among the pure white mou-
choirs are those with scalloped edges on
plain hens. TO which is added fine lace.
put on quite full by hand. Inside the hem
is a pattern in embroidery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-02

to make the channel passage in the rough-
EST weather with something Of the agree
able sensations OF the Israelites crossing
the Red Sea. minus. Of course. the final
catastrophe to the host OF Pharaoh But,
on the whole perhaps, II would be cheaper
and more expeditions 10 ct on with tho
works in Dover harbor and 10 restore II
as soon as may be TO an efficient. or semi
efficient, condition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-02

any greenery. are also being worn in this
way, or right on the top of the head
without so much as a bud rearing its as
cendant crest. But the full view OF the
flower should be seen from the front; il
is only matter of piling the hair VI
prettily that Will secure this.
Here is prediction which some Of my
readers may be able 10 fulfil for them
selves. 1t is evident that the embrod-
cred muslin collars our grandmothers
used to treasure, and work for them
selves, with such patient care, will be
worn this summer on the light cloth cos
Tunes. ! saw one on gown at one Of
the three best dressmakers In New York,
and have consequently routed out some
fine old specimens l have, and have dis
patched them for renovation. These col
lars were always made for larger neck
measures than we use now; the half or
whole inch of the neck thus left exposed
in those days will be filed up by the silk,
satin. or muslin OF tiny guipure, and
above that the collar band will rise.
Nuns : WITH LACE INSER-
TON.
Among the uhmade robes displayed at
he best retail stores are many OF wool
with lace insertion and borders. One spe-
cially lovely one was gray nuns veil
ing-the old-fashioned real sort, with the
uncrushable square mesh. Inch wide
white lace insertion meandered in wavy
lines over this material. and an embroid-
cry finished the edges. The insertioned
portion was for the overskirt and bodice.
The lower skirt was plain. color plate
went with each robe pattern, showing
how to make il up.
A RIBBON SEASON.
We mentioned last week that the Easter
girl would revel in ribbons. Never be-
fore has there been such a craze for them.
Ribbon sashes, ribbon belts with fancy
clasps; ribbons for the hair. for the huge
bows on hats, for neckwear; narrow rib
bon for trimmings of bodices. edges Of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-02

British Channel Travel.
Qondon Daily Telegraph)
Travellers by the Dover and Calais
channel route must be getting a little
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-19
was for the benefit of the conductors
and motormen on the Port Norfolk rail
Communicated

In the death of Captain Patrick
OConnor Il void has been left In this
community, familiar, ever welcome
countenance and Il cheerful voice will
be missed. The Outpouring of the peO-
pie of both cities at the funeral on
Sunday, filling The Catholic chapel and
over flowing in the spacious ground of
st. JOseph's Academy was the tribute
of his fellow townSmen of Norfolk and
Portsmouth to one who in life com
manded the love and respect of all who
knew him. Many eyes were wet with
tears and many hearts heavy with sor-
row when the mortal remains of Pat
OConnor were consigned to the grave.
Captain OConnor was loving hus-
band. a kind and indulgent father, n de-
voted brother and a loyal friend. 1t
was remarked by one who knew him
that he was II useful man in the COM
munity." This remark in the sense in
tended was significant of the es imation
in which Pat OConnor was held. 1t
meant that his heart was In ccrfect
harmony with the sweet chords of char
ity. and his cars ever open to hear the
wall of distress. no matter from what
direction it came. 1t meant that men
sore at heart and oppressed in spirit.
cropping in the dark for consolation and
assistance always found the outstre. CHI
ed hand of Pat O'Connor ready to
grasp theirs. and the sympathetic thrill
sure of that grasp. There were beau
tiful flowers at his grave-flowers sent
by friends of all creeds and all condi-
tons of life. for Pat O'Connor's friend
ships end charities were not circum
scrihcd. but. like his faith--universal
Captain O'Connor had woven for him
self. however. in this life n garland
composed of the sweet flowers of love
and charity. more beautiful than any
grown in tho gardens Of men. The
death bed of our loved friend must he
n source Of consolation to his Family
| always. Calm. serene. perfectly resigned
| To tho will Of God, his death was one
Of sublime faith and ncVfcct resgna-
| tion. A peaceful cnd--we pray God hS
has found n joyous resurrection. To the
| loved ores here: to the good Siste,
Afra. whose life has been devoted to tn,
| service Of God; to the absent sons
serving their country in far-away Sa-
moa. and distant Manila. where the
news Of their great bereavement ha.
not vet reached them. the people of thc
whole community extend their sympa.
| thy and unite in their tears
One who knew and loved him.
7 6
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-19
MIDNIGHT ROBBERY.

Yesterday morning between IL and /
O'clock some one broke into the store
OF Captain Hudgins. in Scottsvllle, near
the bridge. They knocked Captain
Eudsns down with a club. They then
proceeded to ransack the store. They
took box containing the days sales.
Captain Eudgins watch, a Smith &
Wesson pistol and then left About an
hour or so afterward Captain IIudgins
regained consciousness. having been
dazed by the blow he received. He
then gave an alarm. Some OF the neigh
bors turned out and went in search OF
the men who committed the act, but he
having an hour or so start on them.
made his escape. Mr.. TIudgins was
brought to the city where the wounds
were dressed. after which he was car
ried back home. The watch. which was
stolen is quite n fine one and had the
initials OF two orders on it. There
is no clue to who the parties were. but
it is believed that they were the same
ones who assaulted Mr.. j. \. Wilson 5
wife Mt ArmiStead's store.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-19
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

n. L. Whitchurst and wife to NJ. d.
Eastwood, two lots, with improvements.
west side Linden avenue. 81 feet south
of Villa street: $500.
Park View Land and Improvement
Company to George ID. Lawrence, two
lots west side IIhingham street, near
northwestern intersection of Stonewall;
$40.
William NJ. Bennett and wife to Ann
C. Hurst. house and lot east side Court
street. between South and Bart: 5000
William o. Hope and wife and others
to Leonora /. Edwards. house and lot
on Clifford street. between Court and
Dnwiddie; $50.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-19
(Communicated.)
BASEBALL.

The much talked-of game of ball
came off at Columbia Park Monday
between the Ding Bats and Ports
mouths. Two and n half innings had
been played when rain put n stop to
the game, with the score standing 9 to O
in favor of the Ding Bats Ross. the
Ding Bats pitcher. showed up in fine
form: out of the six men who faced
him in the two innings he struck out
three and the other three We're easy
outs. Not Portsmouth player reach
ed first base. Russ has plenty of speed.
good in and out curves and uses good
head-work in the box. and will, no
doubt MAKE n winning pitcher for the
Ding Eats. The Dings showed up un-
usually strong. and have n good aggrc-
cation of players. The orange and
black suits Will arrive next week, and
they will no doubt present n good APP
pcarancc.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-19

NIEMEYER-At his residence. in North
Washingt ton street. Monday. July II, 1892
IT 4;of o'clock p. m, HERMAN CHRIS
MEYER. aged 4S years, months and %
days.
Funeral services from Trinity Protest
ant Episcopal Church THIS (Wedne sday)
AFTERNOON at o'clock. Friends and
acquaintances are invited to attend.
WlLLOUGHBY-At the residence OF his
son-in-iaw, Mr.. Anderson CIV mn. No. Gil
Dillingham; street, July II. 1889. at $40 u.
m, WILLIAM d. WILLOUGHBY in the
72d year of his age.
Funeral from the residence THIS (Wed-
nesday) AFTERNOON at O'Clock
Friends and acquaintance are invited ia
attend. Interment in Oak Grove Gene
terry.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-19

KEPT THE MONEY.

Yesterday morning an old colored
woman, who is a huckster in the mar
ket. dropped bag made of bed ticking,
which contained some money, on CO.
lumbia street. near Middle. 1t was
picked up by little girl named Wat
kins, who gave it to her mother. a
colored man named Walter Clark saw
the girl when she picked 1t up the bag
and told the old woman about it. She
went in the house of the girl and asked
for the return of the money. The wo-
man Watkins cursed and - bused the
old woman in n shameful manner, for
which she was arrested, and will have
to answer two charges: that of disor-
DERBY conduct and larceny.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-19
BADLY BURNED.

Yesterday morning Mrs. Dorm, who
lives on the corner of County and
Green streets. lighted a gasoline stove
and started to cook breakfast. but be-
fore she had proceeded very far the
tank in the stove exploded. setting fire
to Mrs. Dorm. Mr.. Dorm. seeing his
wife's danger, ran to her and put he1
out before both were badly burned. DIR
George W. o. Maupin was summoned
and rendered needed necessary as
sistance. Neither of the parties are
seriously hurt.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-19
GIVEN TWO YEARS EACH.

Frank Robinson was tried in the
County Court yesterday for house
breaking and was given two years in
the pententiary.
VIM. Howell was also given two
years for attempting to murder An
drew Banks several weeks ago. Both
men were carried to Jail to await the
adjournment of the court before being
sent off.