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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-06-21
Death of Harry Agnew.

The Alameda brought the news of
the death OF Harry Agnew, the we'll
known horseman who, for a number
of wears, was a citizen of this coun-
try. The deceased was about fifty
years OF age, and arrived here with
racing horse in the early seventies
He remained here, entered the hard
ware firm of H. HI. Dimond, and
later on started an independent
business with b. r. Dillingham;. He
was very prominent in sporting cir
cles and was leader in horse racing
His methods were not always APP.
proved OF and he was never admit
ted member of the Jockey Club
A domestic tragedy, which will be
remembered by the kamaainas, made
him sell his interest here and left
for California, where he purchased
the Hillsdale ranch near San Jose
Shortly after his arrival here hi
purchased the large tract Of land OF
the plains where the Widemann resi-
dences now stand. He sold the trac
to the late Judge Widemann at
very handsome profit. During tn
last few years Harry Agnew occa
sionally paid visits to Honolulu
bringing race horses and othe
stock from his famous stock ranch
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-06-21
OTIS ON THE FIGHTING.
Places American Killed and Wound
ed at Thirty.

ed at Thirty
WASHINGTON, June ID. The fol-
lowing cablegram has been received
from General Otis:
MANILA, June 13-Adjrtant Gen
eral, Washington: Lawton's troops
bad severe engagement to day
with the enemy in strong intrench-
mepts at the crossing OF Seapole
river, near Bakoor, Cavite province.
Lawton has driven the enemy wit h
heavy loss. Our casualties are some
thirty. Insurgents in this southern
section we're not molested until they
threatened an attack in strong force
on Manila. They are scattered and
in retreat 1t is doubtful il they
make further stand. OTIs
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-06-21

The representatives in the Con-
gress of the United States number
1856, divided as follows: One hundred
aud eighty-lhree Republicans, 1852
Democrats, z Populists, aud 2 silver
ties. The population of the United
States was estimated on the LIST OF
last January at 77,803,231, which
gives representative to every 2l5,-
52l parsons.
In Sweden there is superstition
that the men OF the extreme north
ern regions become wolves during
Christmas week
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-06-21
An Epitome of Foreign News.


An Epitome of Foreign News.
General Antonio Luna OF the Fill
pino forces has been assassinoted by
Aguinaldo's guards. His aide, Col,
Ramon, was also killed while endeav-
oring to protect him.
General Lawton has again dele at
ed the Tagalos in brilliant engage
ment.
The town of Herman, in Washing
ton county, Nebraska, has been de-
stroyed by a torn ado with loss of
100 lives.
The Sultan's delegates threaten to
withdraw from the Peace Confer
ence unless Achmet Ria, the leader
of the Young Turkish party, is tx
PEELED from the Netherlands.
The Paris rioters have been pun
isned, but there is another Cabinet
crisis
The Peace Conference has prac
tically adopted the principles of the
Geneva Convention for naval war
fare, and this is regarded as he first
real achievement of the conference,
Tamma6y Hall is raising funds to
buy the Killarney Estate. One huu-
dred aud thirty thousand dollars is
the purchase price named and Rich
ard Croker IS on the spot to con
clude the sale.
The cruiser Newark has safely
reached port after some narrow
escapes through being short of coal.
The b ,ers are rising to resist
Great Britain.
The project Of tunnel between
England aud Ireland has been re-
vlved.
The statement is made that the
Shah Of Persia is insane. Telephone
mad
la official circles in Hawaii Presi-
dent Mckinley is undoubtedly re-
garded as the best man that ever
held the position. He has given or
ders there shall be no elections in
the islands this fall, and all Office
holders shall continue to hold and
to draw salaries until further notice.
IS f. Call.
Admiral Dewey has reached Sing
apore.
Death has claimed Timothy Guy
Phelps, a prominent Californian.
He was run over by cyclists
Captain Henry Nichols Of the
Monadnock lie dead from sunstroke
at Manila.
Germany openly opposes arbitra.
ton in the Peace Conference.
The Pope advises Catholic Bi.
shops to support the French Re.
pubic and to abstain from counte-
nancing royaIist demonstrations.
Affairs in Samoa are assuming a
promising aspect.
James j. Jefferies, the California
boiler maker, is now ring champion
OF the world. He defeated Ronert
Ftzsimmons on June 9th, in New
York, after terrific battle, in the
eleventh round. The betting was
$1,000 to 5000 on Filzsimmons.
Lieut.. Col. Picquart has been re-
leased.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-06-21

From San Francisco, per S S Ala.
media, June BE l. Atkinson, j III
Rabbit and wife, d B Bagley, B r
Banning Miss M Brandes, j 7
Campbell, Miss Susan G Clark, @ A
De Cew, Miss M S Denis, Q P Eager,
Geo E Farchild, Misses Hartwell
(3), G F Herrick, wife and child,
Miss H Lederer, Levingston, Chas
Logue, j A Mariner, d Marion, Mrs
Geo F Mcleod, Carl B Peck, Miss
e G Potts, Mrs Annis Montague
Turner and maid, Mrs Fred Whit.
ney, Mrs j B Williams and child, j
j. Williams.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-06-21

The complaint of Attorney Hum.
phreys against Attorney General
Cooper charging him with unpro-
f-ssional conduct, is being heard be.
fore the Supreme Court to-day. A
great number of witnesses, includ-
ing attorneys, newspaper men and
officials have been called upon to
give testimony.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-06-21

The INDEPENDENT thanks DR.. Wal
ter Maxwell for copy OF his report
to the Department Of Agriculture in
the yearbook for 1898. The report
which was presented by Secretary
Wilson to President Mckinley is of
great interest and value aud will be
reviewed at an early date.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-06-21

Hunting situation" will be
given at the Orpheum to night with
new faces by the Alameda.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-06-21

The INDEPENDENT acknowledges
receipt Of "Ine Land Reptiles OF
The Hawaiian Islands" by Leonhard
Stejueger of the Smithsonian lnstl-
luton,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-06-21

The band plays at Makee Island
this evening.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-06-21

SHIRT WAISTS-In every con.
ceivable style aud Material at Ssc,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-06-21

Dr. Posey, specialist Tor Eye, Ear
Tnroat and Nose diseases, and
Catarrn, Masonic Temple 8 to II
[ tod.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-06-21

George j. Cavanagh is mourning
the 1859 Ut his waru and pct Nancy
VINO dleu on the 19th inst, after a
short illness.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-06-21

The S. s. Nippon Maru sailed
about o'clock last evening.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-06-21

RIBBONS--In MORE and plain
Tatfetas. All new shades at Sachs
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-06-21

Deputy Marshal Chlllingworth
boke up the Chinese gambling oens
yesterday ana arrested a number OF
we'll known 'bankers." 1t is evident
that Charlie" cau'L pe seen :"
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-06-21
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS
Orpheum tonight.

The Mariposa is due Friday, June
%, as per schedule.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-06-21

w. w. Dimoud &. Co., Ltd, are
holding a clearance sale of shelf
hardware and mechanics tools at
cost. Read their advertisement.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-06-21
BY AUTHORITY.
IRRIGATION NOTICE.

HOLDERS OF WATER PRIVILEGES
or those paying water rates, are hereby
notified that the hours for irrigation
purposes are from 6 to o'lcock a. m. and
from to 6 O'Clock p. IN.
ANDREW BROWN,
Superinte ndent of Water Works
Approved s. NJ. DAMON,
Minister of Interior ad interim.
.l224-tf
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-06-21

grand rally of the ualeuteu SOD
men III port will be held in the
shape vi concert. free TO their
friends, at their clup hal commenc-
lug at 1870 p. N. this evening Local
talent will assist.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-06-21

Charles w. Ahfook, George Q.
Fuller, Wilfred A. Greenwich and
Clarence I'll. Smith graduated at
Oahu College last evening. The
valeuIctory on "The brotherhood of
man" was ably delivered 10y Chas.
w. Ahfook.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-06-21

The Government offices close
July 4th.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-06-21

The Alameda will sail at 3 p. IN.
today.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-06-21

Among the passengers who arrived
by the Alameda were the Misses
hartwell, Miss I'll. Lederer, lsidor
Livingston, Mrs. Geo. Il. Mcleod,
Mrs. Annie Montague Turner, and
Mrs. Fred. Whitney.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-06-21

An old lady entered the big de-
partment store. She walked to one
of the counters. II want to get
something for boy of ten" she
said.
Slipper counter two aisles to the
right" snapped the salesgirl, and
the old lady walked oyer
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-06-21

j. j. Williams, the genial photo
grapher returned this morning by
the Alameda. During his absence
on the Coast, Mr. Williams has
thoroughly studied all the latest
improvements in art of photography
and will thoroughly renovate his
gallery here in an up-to-date style.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-09-06
SEED CORN SELECTION.
Ined Many Crop on Very
Good Land.


Many farmers owning both bottom
and upland cornfields make the mis-
take of using the same seed on both
kinds of soils. Corn which is adapted to
the sol and moisture conditions of the
valleys will not do so well on the up
land as will some variety that has by
several years of cultivation and selec-
tion become adapted to the conditions
the large Colorado potatoes that have
been grown for years under irrigation
will do so poorly when used for seed
in Kansas without the accustomed sup
ply of water. 1t is generally the case
on the farm that the corn from all the
fields, both upland and bottom, is
cribbed together, and when the time for
seed selection comes the largest ears
are picked out irrespective of the kind
of soil that grew them. As the bottom
land produces tie larger ears il if more
than likely that the bulk of the seed
will he from the lower and more moist
DbIubnS VI iut iG'lus L HIS Is Ilt DFOD-
er seed for the lowland. but il is mt: Sc
well adapted to the dryer and poorer
upland as is seed that has been raised
there. II is advisable to select the seed
either before or at husking time, when
not only the quality of the ground but
the character of the individual stalk
and ear can be taken into considera.
ton. As has been suggested before.
small box attached lc the side of the
wagon-bed into which the desirable
ears can be thrown is the most prnc-
tical device that can be recommended.
BY little judicicus selection for a
series of years, a strain can be estab.
lished on the upland portion of any
farm which will be well adapted TO that
and other soils similar in location aud
composition. An eight-inch ear from
hte upland will ordinarily prove better
for planting on the upland than will a
12-inch ear from draw in the lower
portions of the farm.--J. Nj. Westgate,
In Prairie Farmer.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-09-06
EnrII.h seer.t seryice hIoney.

The term "secret service money" is
usually applied to fund placed at the
disposal of ministers to be expended
Mt their discretion, in promoting or
protecting the interests of the coun-
try. These moneys consist of sum
of f35,000 annually included in the
estimates, in respect of which minis
ters are only required to make u dec
laration that the moneys spent have
been expended in 'accordance with
the intentions of parliament" AS min
isters are required TO give no account
of their stewardship, 1t is obvious we
have no means Of knowing how these
moneys are expended. The reader,
however. who carries his mind back
TO episodes within his knowledge, such
as the collapse of the Fenian conspira-
tors, or of their later development, the
Irish Invincibles," will have little diff
ficulty in realizing how Indispensable
a fund of this kind is to the protection
of a state, and of understanding the
infinite variety of uses to which it may
be applied Chambers journal.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-09-06

over an under-petticoat of ivory satin,
This is beautifully trimmed with a
floral design embroidered on NOUS
seline de sole in gold and green threads.
The turquoise blue velvet falls in grace
ful long folds at the back, and is quite
short in front. 1t has very low bod
ice of the blue velvet with u small cap
over one shoulder and rosettes of the
velvet over the other. Elbow sleeves Of
white mousseline De sole with double
frill at the elbow. A small roll of vel
vet at the upper part of the sleeve with
a paste buckle to fasten. Another roll
of velvet at the waist line and fastened
at one side with a buckle.
A second very handsome evening
gown was made in the same way with
black velvet and white satin, and en-
broidered with black jet on the white
satin.
was shown many short basque coats
OF black velvet that were elaborately
braided with black silk braid and black
chenille. They were also trimmed with
Jet, and some have white satin vest
embroidered in gold. One of these was
a ught-ftting affair of black silk vel
vet with high rolling collar that had
three small ruchings of black satin rib
bon, and fastened at the throat with a
large rosette. Six rows OF ruched black
satin ribbon at one side of the jacket
tapering TO the waist line, while on the
other side was an applique of jet and
black chenille. Two ruchings of the
black satin ribbon were around the bot
tom of the jacket, and also on the bot
tom Of the sleeve.
Another of these velvet jackets was
made with large pointed revers that
were edged with double ruching Of
chiffon. There were plaitings of chif-
fon that covered the front of the .Icket
and formed a high collar that was fast
ened in front with large velvet bow.
On each side OF this jacket was an APP
plique of cut steel in large scroll de-
sign on a fine silk mat. This is also on
the tight sleeves from the shoulder,
and almost TO the wrist, where double
frill of the chiffon falls over the hand.
SADIE MERRITT.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-09-06
RAISE GOOD HOGS.
RnnEy Animals Are the
Most Ready Sellers and Bring
the Best Prices.

If person who knows anything at
all about hog feeding was given
chance between u hog that would gain
% pounds in six weeks and one that
would gain 80 pounds in the same time
on the same feed, he would not be long
in choosing. During the past ten
months the Kansas experiment station
has fed 100 hogs that were bought of
the farmers in the vicinity of Manhat-
tan without regard to breed or breed
ing, just as they were, thrifty and
weighing in the neighborhood of 100
Or 1875 pounds. This class of hogs is
used because those experiments are for
the highest benefit of the farmers, and
by taking the stock they raise We stay
within their conditions. A few con-
clusions may be drawn from the follow
ing facts taken from observations of
feeding so head of hogs which were just
finished. These hogs were nearer of the
same age than size, and ranged from
the long, big-boned bacon hog, to
the short-boned chunk, according to
the care or carelessness of the farm.
er who raised them. First, as to point
Of gain: The comparisons are between
hogs fed the same in every respect. The
best and poorest five out of twenty
have the following showing: Best five,
weight at beginning of test 500 pounds,
gain 41G pounds. 10 per cent; poorest
five, weight at beginning of test $40
pounds, gain 235 pounds, 40 per cent.
This was for period of AZ days, and
from observations made from week to
week, this difference of gain from a lit
tie over one pound to practically two
pounds day was largely due to the
breeding. A short. small-boned chunk
will make good gains for few weeks
and then stop. 1t will be fat and ready
for market, while a well-bred rangy
hog will fatten and continue to grow
and make good gains for a much longer
period. Then as to the demand of the
market: The hree-rub-shoulder is now
one of the most profitable cuts that is
made for export trade. Hogs from
which these cuts are made must be
large and muscular, long and rangy.
The short, smaIl-boned chunk will not
answer the purpose. The bacon hog
is also of the latter description and
brings the best price on the markets.
Well-bred rangy hogs make the most
profitable gains, are the most ready
sale and bring the best price on the
market. J. &. Haney, in Prairie
Farmer.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-09-06

V. A high collar and pointed vest OF
white tucked satin, and a collar that
covered the shoulders with deep round
ed ends that fall almost to the waist
line, made Of heavy white satin. This
is bordered all around with narrow
black velvet ribbon. This gown was
quite simple but very expensive. When
/ asked the price the dressmaker.
shrugged his shoulders and mentioned
sum that in American money would
be close TO S4O0.
Another reception gown that he
showed me was of golden brown velvet
made over a petticoat of white broad
cloth. This petticoat had scroll de-
sign of golden brown chenille. The
golden brown velvet falls in deep points
and bordered with piping of white
velvet was over the white broadclUth an
short tunic effect. Around yoke with
high collar, and tight sleeves of the
white broadcloth with the golden
brown scroll design. 1t thad plain bod
ice that fastened at one side and made
OF the velvet with handsome piece
of duchess lace falling in cascade at
the bust and at one side of the bodice.
At the same place | saw an exquisite
evening gown of turquoise blue velvet
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-09-06
Sugar Beets for Hogs.

The best root for hogs is the beet. All
beets have more or less sugar, but ii
is better to grow the sugar beet, even
though it may not yield so largely as do
the large, coarse varieties. There is no
lime in the growth of beets when they
are not acceptable food for hogs COR
fined to their pens. They are better
feed and more cheaply grown than
clover, considering the waste of the
clover when it is either pastured or cut
and fed green. There is little notriment
in clover until, it gets into blossom.
II fed then, hogs will nose the clover
over to get at the heads, and will eat
very little else. But the whole of the
beet, including the leaves will be eaten,
provided the leaves are fresh.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-09-06
Rotted Sods for Manure,

There are many places in low lands
by the roadside where the wash of the
road has made the soil very rich. Sods
cut from such land and piled in heaps
rot down readily, especially II some
wood ashes are thrown on them to
hasten decomposition. This makes the
best possible top dressing for grass
lands, aud will largely increase the
growth where the soil is thin. If phos-
phate is added this compost becomes a
complete manure for any kind of crop.
The practice of ro;ting sod is very com
mon in Lincolnshire, England, where
in olden times the sod was cut very thin,
and after being piled and dried out
the heap was burned There was waste
Of nitrogen in burning the sod, and
allowing it to rod down is much the
better way to make use of it.-Amer-
lean Cultivator.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-09-06

bottom. If the top is neatly "tha;ched"
with some of the crop, or If q bit of cloth
be thrown over the top and tied in
place, as suggested in the second cut,
the crop will be quite safe from harm,
whatever be the weather. There are
many worn out farms that ought to
raise just such crops as beans and peas
plants that get stores of nitrogen
from the air, as clover does, leaving the
land, in reality, richer in this valuable
element than before they grew, besides
making a valuable addition TO the farm
produce. The writer once saw an ex-
ceedingly heavy crop of beans harvest
ed from wornOut, rocky hillside, on
which sorrel would hardly grow, and
that, too, with no great assistance in
the way of fertilizer or cultivation. The
plants got a start on the manure placed
on the hill, scanty as il was, and then
drew on the stores of nitrogen in the
air. Beans appear TO do particularly
well on light, stony land. where many
crops would be perfect failure.-N. Y.
Tribune.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-09-06
AN EVENING GOWN.

wiz be seen in black, beautiful tur-
quoise blue and the steel gray.
For trimming the velvet ribbon in
every width that has been so popular
during the summer will continue in
vogue. 1t is easily applied and is end
less in its novel effects.
One of the fashionable dressmakers
OF the city was showing to me few
days ago several Of the beautiful vel
vet gowns he is turning out for the fall.
He was enthusiastic over the possibil-
ties of the new fabric, and pronounced
It the finest innovation the manufac-
turers had in dress goods in several
years.
A very smart reception gown that he
showed me was OF black velvet made in
a pr.ncess shape. The skirt had six
full ruffles OF wide black satin ribbon
that was put on quite high on each side,
so that they formed deep point in the
front, with two deep points at the back
OF the skirt. 1t had perfectly plain
tight sleeve that fell over the hand in
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-09-06

ca HE coming fall season in Paris
is TO be a season of velvets. Not
- the heavy velvet Of former years,
but new fabric designed especially for
the mediumweight costumes needed
during the fall months. In every store
one sees these beautiful velvet costumes
and jackets. They are shown in the
most bewitching colors and modes, and
form one of the prettiest displays Paris
has seen for many seasons.
But there are other things besides the
velvets that promise to be feature of
d the coming season. Among these are
the many golf plaids, both in skirts and
golf capes. Another feature is the
heavy skirtings made up with the brill
liant plaid backs. In fact plaids prom
ise to play an important part in the fall
styles.
But of the velvets. They will be worn
both for entire gowns and for separate
bodices, and novel effect that is likely
to find many admirers is heavily-cord-
ed velvet. The colors in this are the same
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-09-06
T.; e :;;Ii;;;Iy5gjIt@jjM.G 80 i!:'j'it ORA. ;
GRK!rtd tdSllRF}S
w.. ~ ~
STACK FOUNDATION.
Pea Crops without the Least
Danger of Loss.

There are number of crops that are
stacked up in the field to dry before
housing in barn or granary. Among
.hese are beans and peas. The small,
high stacks that are ordinarily made
are in danger of being blown over by
the wind, and are in greater danger Of
absorbing moisture from the earth. A
combined foundation Of support is
shown in the accompanying cut. A
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-09-06
New Designs in Buckles.

The assortment OF buckles has been
generously provided with the newest
designs suitable for millinery and other
purposes, rhinestone, steel, jet and
gold constituting the distinguishing
features.-Dry Goods Economist.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-09-06
Irony.

"Did ye iver notice mon from 81. Louisy''
inquired the janitor philosopher. will, il
We didn't it's worth yer whole. Up th
boulevard he struts wild hid Elevated. Sud
dinly thor's big commotion an he's lift
ed off his fate by an autymobie. He picks
himsif up, goes home an tilis his friDds tn
horseliss carriages av Chicago are run by
jaekasses; but tbot tn jackasses are insoide.
Oh, he's bitter lobster. '-Chicago Evening
NaNpa