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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-12-23

The mule cars of the Hawaiian
Tramways Company were retired al
together from the streets this morn
ing. Their career is interesting The
system was started on January l, 1888,
and the start was great public event
At that time the fine electric cars of
today were very remote possibility,
and there were probably few who be-
lieved that in sixteen years the whole
thing would be changed. Numerous
attempts were made by thes old COM
pany to establish electric traction but
everyone failed. During its career the
mule system was frequently in hot
water but finally sold out for what was
considered good figure
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-12-23

"A mule fell into the culvert on Hotel
street extension between Punchbowl
and Alapai streets Monday night and
was taken away in very badly injured
condition. Hadn't Governor Carter bet
ter send somebody to Washington to
see if Congress won't have the culvert
closed?
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-12-23

minutest point and the estray will soon
be properly charted. Tne next thing
accomplished was the location of bases
on Kauai for land surveys, which win
be of benefit, not only to the Territory
but to the plantations and private prop
erty holders.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-12-23

Where is all that promised prosper
ity? We hardly see any of it during
these days. Once upon a time, during
the campaign of 1902, it was publicly
stated on the stump that If the Repub-
licans were elected, prosperity would
surely follow. They were elected and
prosperity has been long time com
ing. 1t is still not yet in sight.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-12-23

Sailors of the American fleet are com
planning that certain restaurants and
lodging houses have put up prices on
them. One of them states that last
night he was charged $1.50 for an ar
ticle in restaurant that was plainly
marked 70 cents on the bill of fare.
When called to task about it the pro-
prietor said that the meat companies
had raised prices since the fleet had
been here, making the extra charge
necessary. This statement of the sail
or was confirmed by number of his
companions. The matter is one for
the Merchants Association to look
into.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-12-23

The despatch from Washington to
the effect that Mr.. WI has requested
the American Legation at Pekin to use
its influence with the Empress Dow
ager in the interests OF larger army
is extremely fishy. What right has the
United States Minister to interfere
with or even suggest anything in re-
gard to the Chinese army? And is Mr..
Wu, the ablest diplomat of China, ig-
norant of the fact that such request
would be highly impertinent, in that it
would involve international questions?
Our idea is that the despatch was man
ufactured in Washington, and was sent
out by the administration to test the
pulse Of the people on another land
grabbing coup in the Orient.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-12-23
RasidinR In Honolulu.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. %, 1903.
TOPICS OF THE DAY.

So far as at present known, the men
of the fleet are we'll behaved. OF
rumpus created in local saloon on
Saturday night 1t was by landsmen,
although there were sailors present
but were not concerned in the affair.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-12-23

If the Hawaiian Electric Company
gets through the strain of the holiday
evenings without a breakdown it will
establish a record for which Manager
Gartley may well feel proud. For
many years the machinery has seemed
unable to stand the extra burden, but
OF late the service has been exception
ally satisfactory and great hopes are
entertained for the hardest season.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-12-23

Didn't we tell you, and weren't we
right in saying that now was the ap.
pointed time of having Iwilei opened
to the fleet and to the public? Be
cause certain merchants wished to en-
tertain certain friends that they had
picked up from the visiting feet, and
the necessary evil' being the bone of
contention, they were swooped down
upon by the police and taken to the
Station house. They were all whites
and only one with slight native
taint. Had Iwilei been opened, al
though it is still extant surreptitiously,
there wouldn't have been any such
trouble. A seaport town without such
q place is an anomaly these days.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-12-23

Prof. --lexander's trip to Kauai,
which terminated this morning, was
success in more ways than one He
located the island of Niihau to the
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-12-23

Congress has put the Busy Day
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-12-23

Battered at the Pos omoe at Honolulu
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-15

referred to. The members in their
discussion declared that the Visitation
was made without the sanction of the
association, and considered it an in
direct reflection upon the hall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-15
TIPPING CAR PORTERs
IS BECOMING OUT OF DATE

In the days to come it may be that
travellers will have to force their gra-.
tuities on the sleeping car porter by
ttnt of persuasion. The spread of
the ''anti-tip league" is bringing the
Pullman attaches to the conclusion
that tipping, as an institution, is OBJ
noXious, and soon they may cease to
prod passengers with whisk broom
at the end of Il run as a delicate hint
that nickel and two dimes are due
According to the men who are pro-
noting an organization of the sleep
ing ear porters, tipping is fading into
something even less tangible than a
tradition. Much stress is laid on the
fact that buffet and dining car men
are often so substantially remember
ed by passengers that nothing is left
for the porter but the good will of
the man whose coat he soIicitouslv
dusts.
~ man rode with me from Chicago
to San Francisco and game me a
dime" said one porter.
Il carried eight men to Denver last
night and didn't even get pleasant
smile" said another.
Since the strike of the walters and
the starting of the "anti-tippinS''
movement. the man who formerly
slipped dollar into the hand of the
smiling porter now gives a quarter
The man who before gave Il quarter
now gives Il dime. while those who
formerly gave small gratuitieS now
keep their change. Consequently the
abolition of the system would he but
a small sacrifice for many men. To
rccompense them. however. the Pull
man company viii be called on to
raise wages. At present a porter is
paid S25 a month. Meals in the din
ing car cost him onc-half the regular
charge, and on long runs the ex-
peuseS are as great as the wages, the
porters SAY
Mass meetings of the porters are
being held weekly Early next month
a delegation representing each divis-
ion in the west will demand Il higher
scale
we ought to get enough wages so
that we would be independent with
out looking for tips" said another
porter on the Burlington. Tipping
has faded away until it is only a dim
memory. Passengers get angry at
the company if they don't get lower
berths and take,it out on the porter
II have to run to San Francisco
said another. ION the last trip
didn't have "A passenger in my coach.
The trip before l got 81 in tips for a
three days run, and my meals cost
me SO. | couldn't save much out of
the proposition"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-15
NEWS IN OUTLINE

The first meeting of the Alaskan
boundary commission will be held on
Sept. 3 in the British foreign office.
The proposal that the extra session
OF congress convene in October is op-
posed vigorously, because the congress
men will be too busy in the election
campaigns.
The storm in the West Indies de-
stroyed the crops on the island of Mar
Unique.
No change is reported In the condi-
ton of the Marquis of Salisbury, whO
IS seriously i'll at London.
An attempt of the Socialists to the
capture the United Garment Workers.
I'm convention at indianapolis. failed
when put to vote.
Farmers in New York are losing
much of their harvest owing to in
ability to get sufficient help.
The Turkish gen d'arme who killed
the Russian consul at Monastir has
been tried. condemned and executed.
Veterans of the Army of the Philip
day with parade in which 800 men
took part.
Richard Garfield won $4,000 in
Wall street on Reading.
King Edward has issued a public
letter thanking the newspaper men
who covered" his Irish trip.
Just after the marriage ceremony
had been said Mrs. Charles Calhoun
Tylee fell into hSr husbands arms
and died in front of the altar in a
church at Charlestown, s. G.
According to reports at Kingston,
Jamaica, the hurricane Tuesday killed
seventy people.
Wheat was 81 bushel on change
at Minneapolis yesterday.
The British parliament has been
prorogued until Nov. 2
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-15
REMEDY FOR HAY FEVER
After Trying Other Treatments HyOmei
Was Used with Perfect Success

Prior to the discovery of HNomel.
the only advice physician could give
to hay fever patient was to go away
from home. but now any one who eN-
poets the disease. can, if HyOmei is
used, stay at home without fear of
the annual attack of sneezing, wat
cry eyes. and other discomfort.
j. +. Forbes, well known western
railroad man, whose home is at Nc
Cook. Neb.. writes: Il have never
had relief from any remedy from hay
fever, even temporarily, until L dis
covered the merits of Hyomei. l will
always recommend it when ever Oc-
casion requires"
There is no offensive stomach dos
ing when Hyomei is used. 1t is re-
liable remedy for the cure of all
diseases of the respiratory organs,
and it is breathed through a neat
pocket inhaler that comes with every
outfit, so that the air taken into the
throat and lungs is like that of the
White Mountains or other health re-
sorts where hay fever is unknown.
Il. ii. Thomas, who has the local
agency for Hyomei, advises all who
are subject to hay fever to begin its
use two or three weeks before the
time of "a annual appearance of this
disease and thus prevent the attack.
If, however, Hyomei is not used until
the sneezing and other disagreeable
symptoms have shown themselves, it
is necessary to use the treatment
more frequently, at least half a dozen
times daily, and Hyomei Balm should
be rubbed into the nostrels both
morning and night.
The fact that T. II. Thomas agrees
to refund the money to any hay fever
sufferer who uses Hyomei without
success. should inspire confidence in
its power to effect 4 cure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-15
suicide Prevented.

The startling announcement that a
preventive of suicide had been dis
covered will interest many. run
down system or dependency invaria-
bly, precede suicide and something
has been found that will prevent that
condition which makes suicide likely.
AT the first thought OF self-destruc-
ton take Electric Bitters. 1t being a
great tonic and nervine viii strength
en- the nerves and build up the sys-
tenn It's also great stomach, liver
and kidney regulator, Only so cents.
Satisfaction guaranteed by Hartz &
Ullemeyer, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-15

been by the rules of the board Yes
terday telegram was received from
Prof. Calhoun, the Rockford baseball
pitcher, who can conjugate Latin
verbs like he can throw a curved ball,
saying that he really could not afford
to take the place offered him here
He made application for it, but evil
IDENTIFY sought other jobs, for he says
he is to take position in st. Louis
worth $1,000. Supt. Smith has arrived
and win have his hands full filling this
and the vacancy caused by Miss
Stockly's resignation before the open
ing of school.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-15
IMMENSE TOBACCO PURCHASE.
FOrty-E Eight Thousand Dollars Paid
for n Fancy Lot of Tobacco.

The biggest purchase of high grade
tobacco ever made in the West by a
cigar manufacturer was made last
Wednesday by Frank p. Lewis, Peoria
ILL.,, for his celebrated Single Binder
cigar. A written guarantee was given
that the entire amount was to be fancy
Sc ected tobacco. This, no doubt,
makes the Lewis factory the largest
holder in the United States of tobacco
of so high a grading.-HeTGtd Tran
eerilot. Dec. 81, 1909.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-15
ou,c,k Relief for asthma sufferers.

Foley's Honey and Tar affords inn
mediate relief to asthma sufferers in
the worst stages and if taken in time
will effect cure. All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-15
DAVENPORT DOTS.

Recently Ensign J.>C. Erbe, of the
Salvation army, was in Davenport and
made arrangements to have detach-
ment of the army in this city, com
mencing Aug. 22. They Will pitch their
tent at the corner of Second and
Perry streets and will again attempt
to reform the district below them. \
number of years ago the army had a
company of workers here in Daven-
port, but they gave up the town as
beyond help and it now seems as if
another attempt will be made.
The Tri-City Federation of Musici-
ans yesterday gathered into its ranks
the members of the Royal Italian
band. The band, says Mr.. Ellery, its
proprietor and manager. has been
followed up by the union musicians of
New York all along its line with a
systematic persecution, practiced for
the purpose of forcing it into the
ranks of union labor. 1t has been
beaten in its efforts to get engage
ments. and otherwise annoyed all over
the country at all points at which it
could be reached. 1t is not known as
any such effort having reached this
city, but it appears that, I'm any event,
the band and its members got tired
of contending by the time this city
was reached. and so the union was
entered.
Judge Finger was at his accustomed
place in the police court yesterday
and the first thing that his honor did
in an official way was to fine ID. j.
Quirk $50 and costs for stealing a
harness. Quirk was arrested yester-
day afternoon and when brought in
he was in high state of intoXication.
He was not so drunk, however. that
he did not realize what he was ar
rested for and began to put in plea
of innocence before he had landed
inside the city hall doors. As mat
ter of fact. however, the man was
seen to walk into the NogeI barn in
the east end and deliberately help
himself to the harness in broad day
light.
The regular meeting of the local
Journeymen BARRIERS union will be
held at o'clock tomorrow morning
at Lahrmann's hall. at which the pres
ent Sunday closing movement and its
present status will be discussed. An
important feature OF the meeting will
be the presence of A. l.. Trick. of
Des Moines, president of the State
Federation of Labor. who will address
the members upon matters pertain
ing to their best interests.
Next Monday evening at Central
park will occur one of the regular
public conce rts given under the aus
pieces of the park commissioners For
the Forthcoming event Albert Peter
sens band. under the direction of Mr..
Petersen, win render Il choice pro-
gram.
Thursday evening the Davenport
Turngemeinde held their regular
meeting at their hall, and there was
considerable discussion in regard to
the recent inspection and visitation
of their hall by private individual
and strong spirit of disapproval was
manifested by majority of the mem
beers of the society. No name has
been given out for publication but
it is safe to say that it was the recent
visitation of Rev. Giglinger that was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-15

referred to. The members in their
declared that the Visitation
was made without the sanction of the
association, and considered it an in
direct reflection upon the hall.
John McSteen yesterday received
the following telegram from W. C..
Jones, superintendent of the Rock
Island road at Topeka, Kans: "Engi-
neer McSteen not injured at ALL is
safe and O. X. His fireman was kill
ed" The receipt cf the above tele-
gram comes as welcome message
TO Mr.. McSteen. after reading in the
papers of the Geographic report stat
ing that his son had been seriously
injured. Paul McSteen left for Kan
sas City upon receipt of word that his
brother had been injured.
The condition of affairs remains
unchanged in the Pittsburg Plate
Glass company's strike. There are
about twenty men at work in the fac
tory. II is claimed that none of them
are skilled men. The transfers
union held a special meeting and de-
cided to stand by the striking glass
workers. President Trick, of the
State Federation of Labor, came To
the city and his presence here por-
tends something. The pickets are on
duty watching the plant and Identify
ing those who seek employment there
The carpenters union has taken up
IL,
promises not to handle the Pittsburg
Plate Glass product.
At his residence. 1929 West Sixth
street, yesterday morning occurred
the death of Michael COffey. Deceas-
ed was born in Ireland in 1885, but
came to Scott county As years ago,
where he was known as one of its
most respected residents. Twenty
six years ago he moved from the
country to Davenport and since that
time had made his home in the city.
For years he had lived retired life.
The surviving children are Mrs. Frank
Huber. Mrs. Joseph Waters. Mrs.
John Condor. Mrs. George Martin. of
Rock Island. Mrs. Ed Ruhl. Mrs. Hem
~ w OlIeTS, MIS-. L. IL Mime. OF New
York City. Addie Coffey. who is at
home, Miss Elizabeth Coffey, of Gales
burg. ILL.,. and II. y. Coffey, of Brook
field. No. Mr.. Coffey was member
of the II. c. NJ. =. s. and was also Il
prominent member of the q. A. X.
The interment will be held Monday
with services at st. Mary's church at
9 a. IN. The interment will be at Holy
Family cemetery.
Mrs. Uriah Moss. an old resident of
Princeton township. passed away very
suddenly Thursday afternoon at the
home of her grandson in Princeton.
Mrs. Moss was one of the first resi-
dents of Princeton and was very well
known here in Davenport.
The corOner's jury which has been
Investigating the death of Albert
American Can companY'S factory
Thursday morning, reported late YES
terday afternoon. They found that
Heitzmann had met death while at
tempting to repair chain i'm the
American Gan company's plant. but
did not attempt to lay any blame upon
the company for the mans death.
Many persons in this community are
suffering from kidney complaint who
i r al L,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-15
MOLINE MENTION


the congregation of Christian Science
people in this city to give the general
public better idea of what is taught
by their belief. Every afternoon
from = to 4 o'clock a reading room is
open in the Unitarian church at the
corner of Sixth avenue and Sixteenth
street. where the public is invited TO
come and spend the afternoon. The
directors of the church take their
turns and each day there is one di-
rector who stays at the room during
the time it is open for the purpose
of reaching anyone who may want to
look into the creed.
The Sunday night dance in Moline is
no more. For several weeks Freed's
orchestra has been giving Sunday al
ternoon concerts and Sunday evening
dances at Prospect park. 1t was more
in the nature of an experiment than
anything else, and had the, public
taken kindly to the innovation it was
| Intended to continue the concerts
and dances indefinitely. y number N
people, however, filed vigorous pro-
| tests with Manager Lardner. of the Tri-
| City Railway company, and also re-
sorted to the newspapers TO express
| in no uncertain terms their dissatis-
faction. Therefore. not wishing to
antagonize any sentiment, Mr. Freed,
manager of the band and orchestra,
conferred with MIR. Lardner in re-
gard to disseminating the features,
and was given full release from his
contract.
The Elks met Thursday evening for
initiation of new members and an ev-
ening of sociability. Two candidates
DIR. w. A. Cox and Fred Merriman-
were put through the degrees with
all the drills. and great time was en-
ioyed. The local lodge has, as yet,
taken no action with regard to its
sideboard and the recent state law
which compels clubs having bars 10
pay liquor license. 1t is awaiting with
interest the decision on the fight
which the Chicago clubs affected are
putting up. The bar would not be
operated during the sumner. at any
rate. and there is yet Il month or 50
before there will be any desire to
open again. Till that time the lodge
Will watch the fight ut other places.
o
John III. Stkamp. of st. Louis,
and father of II. Horstkamp. insur-
ance agent in the Chase building. died
at ST. Anthony's hospital at 4 o'clock
| Thursday afternoon. Mr.. Horstkamp
was taken with a stroke of paralysis
three years ago and since then has
never been quite well. Nine weeks
ago complications set in and he was
removed to the hospital. Deceased
WIS born Oct. -. 1886. in Germany,
and he came To this country Is years
ago. All of that time except while
! here. had been spent in st. Louis. Be
side his son in this city. he leaves
| Gerhard in st. Louis. John in Holland,
and daughter, Mrs. Ten Hove. in
| India. Funeral services were held
from the Knox undertaking rooms to-
day at 10 o'clock and burial was made
at Riverside.
| 1t is but two weeks before school
opens and high school teachers are
beginning to resign. Two are out
and no one knows whether others will
| follow. Some contracts have not
been returned as they should have
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-15

Many persons in this community are
suffering from kidney complaint who
could avoid fatal results by using Fo-
ley's Kidney Cure. All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-15

1t is but two weeks before schoo
opens and high school teachers ar,
beginning To resign. Two are GU
and no one knows whether others viii
follow. Some contracts have not
been returned as they should hav,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-04

any vocalist. although each church
allowed her two months vacation each
summer, with salary The two months
We're spent singing at the large Chau-
tauqua gatherings in the east. Four
seasons she sang at the big New York
summer meeting
In 1900 Miss Crawford was given
seven months vacation from her duties
in both churches and went TO Paria
where she and Jennie Osborn. and Mrs
Osborn as chaper0u. rented q house and
lived for six months Miss Crawford
studied with NJ JACQUES Bouhy Be-
Tore returning she sang in public in
London. Paris and Berlin Since re
turning from Europe her engaaeme
have exceeded her expectations. One
season she was with the Chicago
symphony orchestra and sang nearly "a
hundred concerts and oratorios She
was enga-ed for a second season but
Cancelled the contract. preterrins TO sing
in ora tor1os.
Miss Crawford has appeared in most OF
tle pest cities III the country with the Gro
torio societies In many cities she has
sung four and five consecutive seasons
with the same society which proved her
charm as a singer. She has sung seven
times under the direction Of P c. L.ubttin
~ chicago twice with the Apollo club.
anCe with the Cnicag go lleudelssai1r1 club
der the direction of Theodore Thomas
This season she toured as far west as
Pueblo with The Maybelle C'rawford Con-
cert company The next tour VIII ne in
May with Theodore Thomas and mis- or
chestra. when Miss era wford will be heard
H. Topeka Next February she viii tour
with Ion Jackson. the New York tenor.
in son- recItais-