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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1901-01-11

There are large number OF In
dians in South Dakota. OF them
the Sisseton and Wahpeton bands
have become citizens of the United
tates and have acquired the cleo
franchise. About 5000 of them
qualified as voters aud regis
tered aud these Indians hold the
balance of power in the state.
Senator Hanna wanted to secure the
support of the Indians who vote
solidly together but he was not
quite certain which was the best
way in which to go about it. He
found out that one John East man,
8 full -blooded Indian, educated at
Dartmouth, was looked upon as the
absolute boss Of the Indians and
controlled their full votes Eastman
was sent for aud met Mark Hanna
in Chicago. Eastman is evidently
not a fool, and be soon realized that
he was Q necessity 10 Hanna if Pet
tigrew was to be defeated and he
made his terms accordingly. Fast
man and the other Indians are deep.
ly interested in the Sisseton and
Wahpeton annuities funds which
were suspended in 1868, and he de-
manded the restitution OF these
funds from 1868 to tho present
The sum involved amounts to
$1,9O0,000. 1t was big amount to
pay even for Psttigrew's defeat, but
Hanna reskoned that as the money
would come out Of the public treas
ury there were no reasons why he
and the Republican party shouldn't
be generous. A bargain was struck
in consequence of which Eastman
marched his 5000 Indians to the
polls and saw them vote for Marx
Hanna's candidate, and Mark Hanna
will now force an act through Con
gress appropriating $l,900,000 fol
the Sisseton and Wahpeton Indians
per John Eastman. The shrewt
Indian is in washington making
life burden to Mark Hanna whose
ribs he tickles daily with his polite
al tomahawk, asking him "hov
about those twosmillionsw Will
Mark Hanna keep his promise is ,
question watched with interest il
South Dakota as well as in Wash
ington.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1901-01-11
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WITH.
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GENERAL AGENT

GENERAL AGENT
For Insurance Company OF North
America, and
New Zealand Insurance Company.
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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1901-01-11

tioual news he kills eff one or two
prominent persons aud causes the
"news" to he telegraphed to every
corner of the world, Aguinsldo has,
according to lstest advice', died
once more; the Chinese emperor has
bsen doue away with for he s,eenth
time aud finally Count Wsldersee
has been killed by an OFF ser iu the
allied army. The victims are the
only persous who doubt the suthen-
ticity Of the persistent rumors.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1901-01-11

Tbs plan OF the haole politicians
who are smsrtiDg uader the politi-
cal supremacy of the Hswaiians is
TO encourage i'm migration Of white
voters to the islands. For that pur.
pose they propose to assess ths su-
gar plantations ii ty cents per ton
of sugar, which would mean fund
Of 81 100000 to be used to induce
white voters to go to Hawaii and
apparently work on the plant tatiops.
AS women and children cannot
vote it is intended to bring men
only. With the sum mentioned we
have no doubt that the politicians
can accomplish their object, aud at
the next election the Hawaiisns
may not be in the majority. That
such an influx OF white men without
families and of a class, who is will
ing to immigrate to Rades for a
consideration, will mean disaster to
the Territory cuts no ice with the
noble, patriotic politicians. They
will be the "bcsses," and as far as
the sugar barons are concerned they
care nothing for Hawaii except as
far as she is dividend yielding coun.
try. The sugar organ will, Of course
say that such plan as we have men.
toned hos nevor been contemplated
We happen to know better and are
posted even to the details of the
program. 1t is considered the
cheapest and easiest method to
down the Hawaiians and at the
same time get some kind of labor
for the plantations.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1901-01-11

Those people who were disap-
pointed because the inevitable hap
pened and Wilcox was elected Dele.
gate as the choice of the Territory
felt cure that hs wouldn't be seated,
or if he was that he would be totally
ignored. The Dole organ said that
he would walk around as = lonely
man and looked upon as q curiosity
whioh occasionally would provoke
some mirth in the dignifed halls of
Congress. Things turned out very
differently, however Wilcox was
not alone seated but received a
hearty welcome from Congressman
OF all parties. The courtesies duo
his position were at once extended
to HIM, and to the surprise OF the
people here who have vilified and
ridicuied him, he ia the only repre-
sentative of Hawaii known to Off
cialdom in Washington. Secretary
Cooper may seDd elaborate reports
aud bills to Congress but none Of
them will be referred to any com-
mittee until it has passed through
the bands of Delegate Wilcox end
received his approval. The COM
mittees and the officials Will neither
know Haywood nor j +. Brown. II
those two gentlemen have any mees-
ures TO lay before Congress they
must 60 to Wilcox aud ask his good
Offices 10 furtberipg their missions.
II is Illuminating, OF course, but the
worst part OF it is that the Rspub-
licsns in Congress enjoy the discom-
iture Of the Dole ring hugely and
are only too willing to "rub it in"
Mr.. Dole ia no longer persona grata
with Mckinley and the friends" OF
Hawaii in Congress. They consid-
cred it his duy to score a RApubli.
can victory at the first election in
Hawaii aud he failed to fulfill his
promises as did McKinley's friend,
Colonel Parker. Mckinley has
good cause 10 feel sore. lie has
been made fool Of aud he stands
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-04
SOUVENIR OF THE GOLD PLANK.
Valuable Cigar BOX to BE Presented
to Senator Lodge.

Former Senator Chandler of New Hamp-
shire. President of the Spanish Treaty
CIs inns Commission, viii present to Sena-
tor Lodge Of Massachusetts a handsome
cigar box. made OF sixteen parts of sill
yer and one Of gold and httingly inscribed
to commemorate the fact that to Mr..
Lodge is due the honor, If honor it may
be, Of having been directly responsible
for putting into the gold plank Of the
Republican party platform Of 1885, fol-
lowing the endorsement of international
bimetaIIism, the words which We pledge
ourselves to promote"
There were so many alleged authors OF
this declaration that Senator Chandler a
year OF so ago offered TO give hundred
dollars to the man who could read his I'll
tie clear. Many claimants promptly
stepped forward. but Mr. Chandler would
accept no proof that was not conclusive.
Finally Senator Foraker, Chairman of
the Committee on Resolutions. sent to
Ohio for the original papers that had been
considered by the committee. and there
the adequate proof was found il the clear
and uRmistakabIe handwriting Of the
Senator from Massachusetts
Thereupon Mr. Chandler sent Mr. Lodge
? check fer S100. which the Senator re-
turned. saying that he regarded the whole
Ias.teT as a joke.
,dr. Chandler would not have it so, how
ever. and so the money Will go into the
manufacture OF the cigar box, which will
soCn be delivered. duly inscribed and with
ceremonies of more or less foTmaIity.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-04
SHOWER HONORS
ON WASHINGTON.
ANTI-SALOON LEAGUE ELECTION.
Dr. Wilson Chosen President and MI
Ewfn Corresponding Secretary.
National Capital Selected for
Meeting place for 1902

Honors were showered upon Washing
ton at this mornings session in the First
CONGREGATIONAL Church Of the national
convention Of the American Anti-saloOn
Leagu
n the first place, the Rev. DR.. Luther
B Wilson, pastor Of the Foundry Metho-
dist Episcopal Church, was elected pres
ident. Or. wilson has been acting prcsi-
dent since The death O. Mr.. Hiram Price,
who had been president since the organ
ization OF the society. and who died May
30.
Sir. EyyiH Corresponding Secretary.
Then Mr.. James l. Ewin. who is one
OF the most ardent workers of the local
society. was elected corresponding seere-
tary, a new omce created yesterday.
Al The meeting of the board OF directors
held Immediately after the morning ses-
sion il was decided, after much discus
sion, to held the next annual convention
in this city. the week after the opening
Of Congress in December. 1902.
other Officers Named.
The other 6fncers elected were as fol-
lows: Vice Presidents-Mr. D. Stuart Dodge.
New York; Bishop J II Hamilton. D. D.,
California; Hon. John D. Long. Secretary
Of the Navy; Bishop Benjamin W Arnett
Washington; Judge Charles A. Pollock.
North Dakota; Bishop G B. Galloway, D.
D; the Rev Father James II. Eleary.
Minnesota
General OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Rev. Y. Il
Russell. D. D.. New York
Legislative SuPerintendeRt-The Rev E.
c. Dinwiddie. Washington. D. c.
Secretary-Hon. :. Z. Nicholson, Balti-
TreaSU.-er-Danfel H. Carroll. Ba1ri-
more, Nd.
The Executive Committee.
The national executive committee as
elected consists Of the officers and the fol-
lowing. The Rev. Floyd W TomplEns,
Philadelphia: + n Bradley. Washington.
D. C: Col. e f Ritter. Indiana polls:
Ar. Edward II. Haskell. Boston: Mrs L
n y. Stevens. President National Won
ems Temperance Union; Mrs. E J. Pnin-
ney, Cleveland: Mr. G. ". Hawkshurst.
Falls Church Va; the Rev. w B. Pal
more, D. D.. ST. Louis.
Superintendents Of various S-ate Anti
Saloon Leagues made reports the ses-
sion
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-04
MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL PLANS
Programme Arranged for the Com
petition of .-cHitects.

Programme Arranged for the Com
petition of .rcgiteets.
As a result Of the conference between
the District Commissioners and 3Ir. Ed
nund II VneeIwright. the advisory ar
ehitect last week. the programme Of com
petition for the plans Of the proposed
municipal hospital building has been pre-
pared, and is now ready for distribution
The main features OF the programme
are that the preliminary plans or sketches
for the proposed buildings shall be sub
mttJed TO the District Co1nmissi oners not
later than February s. 1902.
These sketches will not be accompanfed
with any detail drawing but shall be PIE
limiEary plans only From them. the pro-
granne announces. the Commissioners
and their professional adviser VIII select
three plans. the. makers OF which viii be
required to submit detail drawings
From these three the final plans viii be
selected. Certain specifications relative
to the preliminary drawings are contained
in the programme Of professional and
technical nature
II viii be recalled that severa. months
ago the Commissioners advertised for
plans through a specially prepared pro
gramme. Architects wishing TO compete
stated iildJ LEeg were Unable 70 90 50 Oh
account OF the labor required in the prep
aration OF the plans. They also expressed
dissatisfaction with the entire absence Of
professional talent in the selection Of
the plans
This led to the abandonment Of the orig
inal plan and 10 the appointment Of Mr..
WheeIwrisht. the professional architect,
IS the adviser OF the Commissioners in
drawing up the programme and in the
final selection of plans
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-04

LONDON, Dec All the afternoon pa
pers comment on President Rooseveits
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-04
TO PROHIBIT FOOTBALL.
Representative Vyachter to Offer Il
RIII as 10 AFny-Nayy Cadets

Representative W-achter to Offer
RIII IS 10 AFnly-Nayy Cadets
The intense rivalry that exists between
the cadets at West Point and Annapolis
for supremacy OF the gridiron has aroused
Representative Frank c Wdchter, the
member from Baltimore, to opposition
He IS drafting a measure to put an ef-
fectuaI stop 10 the annual contest between
these two scholastic branches Of the Gov
ernment service. Representative Wachter
says that football is not sport in the real
sense Of the word and 1haraeterizes the
game as brutal and iGhvman-
The Legislative action that Mr. Wachter
proposes to introduce viii be in the shape
of a joint resolution, in watch he viii
state that such contests arc contrary TO
the intent and purposes Of the Govern
aent in sending the future d lenders Of
their country to school TO be educated in
the science CT warfare, and IS not included
IN their curriculum
That football bet-e5n TIE cadets was
recognized by officials Of tn War and
Navy Departments WAS Su>ariza 10 the
Maryland Congressman. and rs endorse
mert by the President. vEo attended the
recent game, was beyond BIr. Wachtcr's
comprehe nsioH. 49,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-04
VIRGINIA ASSEMBLY
CONVENES TODAY.
WORK PLANNED F0RLEGISLATURg
LaymakIng Restricted by Exist
ence of constitutional COnyeE-
tion-GossIp as to Chairman
ships of Committees.

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. THE General
Assembly of Virginia convened at noon
today. The general impression prevails
among the members OF the Legislature
that this session viii be a short one
Such routine business as can be transacted
not in conflict with the work Of the Coz
situtional Convention will be accom-
pIisned This embraces the making o.
appropriations, canYassing Of election re-
turns, filling of vacancies in county judge
ships. and election of State officers chosen
By the Legislature, whose term expires
January /
The legislators. however. are watching
The Constitutional Convention vigiIantIy
and resent any. control
Expecting Floods of Charters.
The question OF charters IS also causing
much discussion and anxiety in the Vir-
ginia General Assembly It is ruInorcd
that q food of charter al be introduced
early in the session and sbat number
Of the members wiH insist that action be
taken en- some Of hem before the body
adjourns. As the convention has resolved
upon a general charter law. rigid in its
provisions. this session CT the Legislature
is regarded as the last chance in which
corporations may obtain special rights and
privileges Whether the session will be
prolonged by the introduction Of these
charters remains to be seen
Selection Of Committees.
The Senate committees were elected by
that body. after having been chosen by a
steering committee appointed in the eau
Gus Senator Wickham viii be Chain man
Of the Finance Committee and president
pro tempore-
The selection Of Senator ". II. Mann. of
Nottoway, as Chairman Of the Committee
on Privileges and Elections is said TO be
almost certain. This is seen to be most
important post when the possible redis-
tricti1g OF the State IS taken into con
sheraton The retiring chairman IS Con
gresham Flood
Senator KoezsII is spoken Of as q likely
successor TO Judge Norris IS Chairman
OF the Committee on Public Institutions
The Covernor-eIe~J's Address.
The text OF Governor -eIest Montaguc's
inaugural address may depend in some
respects upon the Leg Iature's action in
adiourEing. II the Legislature is not in
Session at the time OF his Inauguration
the address viii contain much matter
which would otherwise be included IN q
special message
There is no law requiring the LegisIa-
ture TO be IN session at the time Of the
Governors Inauguration. but such has
been the custom. and the programme has
been arranged in consideration OF that
fact. subject to whatever changes lay
occur bt fCrc January /.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-04
LOOK 1T Up.
Perhaps Coffee y the Cause of Your
Trouble.

Perhaps Coffee y the Cause of Your
Trouble.
Eating or drinking the wrong kind Of
food or beverage viii set up disease if
persisted IN That IS particularly true of
the more starcby foods and coffee. The
trouble may show n variety Of differ
ent ways.
It Is safe to say that IL one IS aiIing II
any Part Of the body reached by the
nervous system. it would be OF advantage
TO such an one 10 exchange coffee for
Postum Food Coffee. and quit much use
OF white bread and take on Grape-Nut5
Breakfast rood
i New York mans experience is worth
knowing. He says: = was for a long
time troubled with general weakness and
loss OF ambition. without knowing the
cause. Always after eating 1 would find
myself practically helpless, and when 1
reached home ct night could only find
relief after dinner by throwing myself on
the lounge and hardly speaking dozen
words TO my family the entire evening,
and as a last resort so 10 bed.
I could look back TO the days when 7
was athletic and full OF ambition but
what made the change I could not figure
oUs- I lost eighteen pounds of flesh, and
seemed to be entering a chronic state of
inyaIidisn.
-'One day my eye caught the argument
in one Of the advertisements of Postum
Food Coffee, and It occurred to me that
perhaps coffee was getting in its work
on me without my knowledge. At any
rate [ must do something; so I quit
drinking coffee altogether and took on
Postum, and also began the use OF Grape
Nuts Breakfast Food In short time
began to enjoy life again. Found myself
running up stairs two steps at a time,
and a general return Of energy, ambition
and strength I not only regained my
eighteen pounds, but put seven more on
top of it. Now We always have Grape
Nuts and Postum each meal The chill
dren drink the Food Coffee as we'll as
wife and myself, and I viii guarantee
there is no healthier family in New
York Phil N. Farley, $50 Williams St,
New York
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-04
The american Doctrine.
OLD SOLDIER FOUND DEAD.
willard FaIes. Veteran of the Army
md soldiers Home Iuantc-

Willard ERIcS- veteran OF the army
md soldiers Home Iunintc-
Willard FaIes was found dead in the
woods On the Robinson estate. north Of the
soldiers Home, about O'Clock this
morning
He was an inmate Of the home and
veteran Of twenty years service in the
Union army.
The body was removed TO the Eorgue,
where the Coroner has directed that an
autopsy be held this afternoon. Death is
believed to have resulted from alcoholism
and exposure
FaIes was ffty-eight years old. and
native OF Michigan. During the civil war
he was a captain n q COIOred regiment.
and afjerward enlisted in the regular
army. where he was assigned 10 Company
X, OF the Sixteenth Infantry
At his own request he was honor2DIy
discharged March 9. 1896 Since then he
has frequently lived at the Soldiers
Home, returning there last Sunday
On Monday night he was found IN an IN
toxicated condition ii the yestibule OF the
governors quarters Of the home. and WAS
locked up at the Tenth precinct until he
sobered up. Last night he WAS absent
from the home without leave, and vas
seen under the influence OF liquor.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-04
DARK HORSE IN ILLINOIS
NJ. D. Madden Believed 10 Be n Sena-
EoriaT Asp{rant-

BLOOMINGTON, Ill, Dee There is
q new phase of the United States Sena-
torfal situation in central Illinois. Thou
sands of copies Of q Paper-covered book
which bears on the title page the follow
ing have been received
Life of Martin B. Madden, public seTF-
ant The volume contains a biography OF
the Chicago politician, with references to
his career in public life. This is the hrst
intimatfon that he may enter the race,
although there is TO proof that such IS
the case. It is the general opinion keFe
that he will pose as a dark horse and be
sprung upon the convention in the event
Of q deadlock.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-04
RAILWAY KINGS
IN CONFERENCE.
New York Meeting to Dis
CuSS Problems.
WESTERN COMBINATION A TOPIC.
Prospective Effort to Overcome
Animosity 70 Consolidation
Plan-Cau Issued by Harri-
man, Hill and Gould

NEW YORK. Dec. 1.-THE presidents OF
all the Western railroads have been called
to meet today for a conference in this
city. and the meeting is regarded as the
most important and significant of its kind
that has ever been held.
Questions Of traffic and rates and the
best means Of preserving the rates in the
West ere not the only problems that viii
come before the conference
Consolidation Matter.
The formation Of the Northern Securi-
ties Company, the consolidation Of the
Great Northern, Northern Pacific and
Burlington systems thus accomplished
and the aRtagCnism which the deal has
aroused in the Northwest. leading to Ie
gal proceedings and adverse legislative
action, FIJI form a special topic, and if
reports are true. the most important sub
ject TO be considered By the conference.
To Overcome Antngonisu,.
Antag0nfsm to railroad combination is
so manifest IN the West that the question
Of how best to accomplish such combina-
lions when desired VIII be the prime
question discussed at the meeting schsd-
uIed fer tomorrow.
The meeting today IS to be devoted to
preliminary work and the minor ques-
tons. but the question of the Northern
Securities charter and its alleged de-
fects may be discussed.
Source of the Gail.
The call for the meeting was issued by
E H. Hartman. James J. Hill. and George
J. Gould, These three men represent the
greater part Of the mileage Of the West
ern roads. the Union Pacific. Northern Pa
ctfc. Great Northern. Burlington, and
Missouri Pacific systems.
The question of arriving at an agree
Elent on rates Is not 50 urscnt At the
present time, as the recent big deal mas
brought so many OF the roads under ore
MANAGEMENT
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-04
SYMPATHY FOR THE BoERs.
ConEressIuen to Be Urged to Adopt
Resolutions

COnEressmcn to BE Urged to Adopt
Resolutions
In a few days Representatives and Sen
ators will be deluged with petitions pray
ing the passage Of the following resolu-
ticn:
Resolved by the Senate and House
,5f Representatives Of the nitsd States
II America in Congress assembled,
That the people Of the United States
feel = strong sympathy with the peo-
PIE of the South African Republic and
the Orange Free State; that they are
panied by the report Of the present
suferings of this Christian people. and
they unite in the hope that this dec;a-
ration. which they feel It their duty to
make will be favaTably considered by
the Government Of Great Britain in a
settlement Of their unfortunate differ
ences.
And be ii further resolved That it
shall be the duty Of the President OF
the United States to communicate this
resolution to the Government Of Great
Britain
AdoIph Timon. of Philadelphia, has SEM
broadcast printed blanks containing the
foregoing resolutions. and requesting the
recipients TO sign them and then forward
the petition to their Representatives aut
Senator's
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-04
UNION DEPOT AND NALL.
Park Commissioners and others
Confer on Plans.

The members OF the Park Commission,
consisting of Chairman Burnham, and
Messrs. Olmsted and McKim, Mr.. Post
architect of the new building for the De-
partment OF Justice: Senator Mcmillan.
and Representative Babcock. and several
other officials met. this morning, in the
Senate Committee Room for the District
OF Columbia and discussed plans for a
union station and the beautifying OF the
Mall
The Park Commissioners submitted
number OF ~Ians and drawings for the
union station and the Improvement OF
the Mall which will be Incorporated in
their report to the Senate. The plans
and drawings viii be sent to the Public
Printer this week.
Later in the afternoon the Engineer
Commissioner Of the District and his as
sistant Joined the conference and went
over the situation with the Park Com
mission.