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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-28
LOCAL AND aENzRAL NEWS.


LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.
THE INDEPENDENT bO cents pei
month.
Colin Campbell, Attorney at Law,
$40 Kaabumauu street.
The transport Dix ehould arrive !
here about next Tuesday from
Manila.
DR. L S Goodhue has been reap
pointed Government physician for
North aud South KoBa.
The Board OF Agriculture ysster-
day voted sums OF money requested
by Prof Perkins for chronological
supplies.
John w Mitchell, an old car
penter Of Honolulu, has been COM
mitted to the insane asylum for
treatment.
w B Ferguson, Of Little Rock,
Ark, sIgreat grandson OF Captain
Cook, is guest at the Alexander
Young hotel.
3 Oscar @ Lewis, the shipping
master, returned by the Sonoma
yesterday and will again engage in
business here.
DR. Herbert has been appointed
member OF the board for the exam
ination OF 'lepers 10 place OF DR.
Myers. resigned.
The Board OF Agriculture will
take steps to prevent the importa.
ton of Objectionable animals aud
reptiles into the Islands.
The Board OF Health decided yes
terday afternoon to shave the total
salaries paid to Government physi-
clans in the Territory from 81, 800 to
1880 per month.
A first class American lunch and a
native lunch, with poi and fish, is
served at the Aloha saloon, Queen
and Richard streets, every day. Ten
cents, with beer. =
A musicale for the benefit OF st
Clements church will be held on
the evening OF February 4, at the
residence Of Admiral Terry, U s N.
Tickets are now being issued.
Mail deposited at the postotiic 9
prior to 4 p IN OF Monday will catch
the steamer Nevadan AT Kahului
and will reach San Francisco several
days earlier than The next regular
steamer.
The Office OF HE INDEPENDENT 10
in the brick building next to the
Hawaiian hotel grounds on Bere-
tania street, Waikiki of Alakea,
Fret floor. y
j o Garter was yesterday after
noon elected president OF the Nut
ual Telephone Company. II was
decided by the meeting tina. no fur
Their extensions OF the system be
made during the present year.
William w Hall, administrators OF
the estate OF Edwin r Newman, de
ceased, has presented his final ac-
count with g petition for discharge
The receipts are $3.50 SO and TX,
penditures $l46l,44, leaving a bal,
ance Of $l39S42,
Despite the fact that Governor
Carter and nearly all OF the depart
ment heads are out OF the city, the
sale OF first class liquors at the
Shamrock, Nuuanu street, between
SKing and Hotel, keeps up, Pete
0'SullivaD, proprietor.
DIR . B Coober has been appoint
cd by Surgeon General Wyman to be
chairman OF the leprosy COMMITTEES
OF the Conference Of State Health
Officials with the Marine Hospital
Service at the coming conference
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-28

Batting lie quite lively on the Bar
ry Williams fight, to take place Sat
urday night. Barry 10 tho favorite,
though that may be because he is
best known, In the Huihui- Weday
fight tho latter is the Iavorite, and
in tho O'Meara-Latham go the lat
ter holds FIRST place, The other
events are considered mere program
filters.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-28

DIR . B Coober has been appoint
cd by Surgeon General Wyman to be
chairman OF the leprosy committee
OF the Conference Of State Health
Officials with the Marine Hospital
Service at the coming conference
aud he has accepted.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-28

Three local Germans who met
Consul Isenbsrg yesterday had serv-
ed in the navy under three En-
William /, Frederick and
William III. They were Pete Miller,
OF the Gable saloon; FIcuk Fisher,
a lodging house keeper, and Mr.
Kramer, 6 jeweller,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-08

thing wherein the public will be a suf-
ferer. Mr.. Yields bill of particulars
as to what the company should do
in order to get him off its neck. has
very much the appearance of one
word for the public and two for Mr..
Weld, who while playing the card of
imaginary public bencfactor for all it
is worth on the one hand. ON the other
hand is assuming to pass judgment on
the motives of the representative
citizens Of Rock Island for criticiSing
him. At the same time he is
misrcprcscnting the disposition of
the press of the city on ques-
tons affecting the relations of the rail
way company to the public.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-08
UNUSUAL DEMAND ON AID
ASSOCIATION IN MARCH

The Rock Island Arsenal Employees
Aid association i one Of the thriving
relief societies of the tri-citics. Sec
rotary George ID. Gillettc's report for
March shows an unusual demand upon
the association during that month nn
account of the prevalent illness If
the past few weeks. The total dis
bursemcnts were S307.75, which in
cluded $S7.4O drawn from the emcr-
gency fund, in which Il balance il let
of S75.5j. The members pay % cents
Il month dues. and those who meet
with illness or accident are subs tam
italy helped. Payments to members
who were incapacitated in March
ranged from - cents to $685..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-08
CHICAGOAN IS PLEASED
WITH ROCK ISLAND SITES

g. II. bradbury. representing the
Chicago stone cutting concern that il
seeking location for lis plant in
this territory. was taken for ear
Tiage drive over the city yesterday
afternoon by Mcs-rs. Charles Mo
Hugh. II. r. CastccI and {. II. McDan-
ieI. of the Rock Island Club commit
tee on manufactures. Mr.. bradbury
was impressed IavOrably with the
sites shown him. After "A visit 10 Dav-
export this afternoon he will return
To his company in Chicago and submit
the locations he has inspected and the
figures at which sites can he procured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-08
The South west LImIted-New Train ChIcs-
EO-KanRas City.

The new short line of the Chicago,
Milwaukee & st. Paul railway has
been completed through Moline, Rock
Island, Davenport, Muscatine, Wash
ington and Ottumwa, and gives a new
and direct route between Chicago and
Kansas City. The Southwest Limited,
the new electric lighted train between
these cities, makes its first trip Dec.
8. 1t is handsomely equipped train,
carrying standard and compartment
sleepers, observation-library car, din
ing car, chair car and coach.
4 second daily train between Chi
cago and Kansas City is also offered
via the new route.
Additional information from any
ticket agent of the Chicago, Milwau-
kce & st. Paul railway, or f. A. Mil
Ter, general passenger agent, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-08
DRINK OF KEROSENE MAY
CAUSE DEATH OF A CHILD

Hazel the little daughter of VIII
liam Long. commander Of the Nolun-
tcer Christian Warriors. is in pre-
carious condition a the result Of
drinking a quantity Of kerosene at
the Warrior headquarters. 2iOf
Fourth avenue. The child asked for a
drink Of water and the mother hand
ed her Il cup. which she supposed con
tanned water. but instead was half
full Of oil. The entire contents were
taken before the mistake was discOy-
cred. \ physician was at once called
an administered an emctic. but on
account Of the child's tender age. is
months, it is doubtful If she will re-
cover
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-08
To Colorado and California via the Chica
go, Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway.

Double daily train service IS now
offered from Chicago to Colorado and
to California via the Chicago, Milwau
kee & st. Paul-Union Pacific line.
Through standard and tourist sleep
ers are operated between Chicago and
San Francisco; and through standard
sleepers and reclining chair cars be-
tween Chicago and Denver.
The new service to Colorado in
cludes train that is on the road only
one night, leaving Chicago 9:45 a. M,
reaching Denver early the next af-
ternoon.
Descriptive folder and booklet
from any ticket agent of the Chicago,
Milwaukee &, st. Paul railway, or f.
A. Miller. General Passenger Agent,
Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-08
Pneumonia q. Robbed Of It's Terrors

BY Foley's Honey and Tar. IT stops
the racking cough and heals and
strengthens the lungs. If taken In
time it viii prevent an attack of pneu-
monia. Refuse substitutes. All drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-08

The Good Old summer Time. re-
puted To he one Of the best OF the
seasons musical comedies. has been
b"Ckcd to appear here April r..
George Ciunry Boy Evans is fratur-
ed in the production. which has been
playing at the Great Northern thea
tire, in Chicago. the past few week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-08
Licsnseh to Wed

George W Wykert. ................
...-... Columbus Junction, la.
Miss May +. aker.............
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. New Boston, III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-08
Ole Stage.
April s.-''The Fatal Wedding"
April 9.-"The Oh Plantation"
April l0.-"Peck's Bad Boy" Crcturu
cngagrmcnt).

''Peck's Bad Boy was presented
here last evening ny the Leroy J.
French company. The company WAS
well balanced, the sparkling lines Of
the old favorite keeping the audience
in good humor throughout the per
Torrance. \ number of fine special
ties were introduced. BY special ar
rangcment Manager German has So
cured the company for return en-
gagcment Sunday evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-08
TIPS TO TRAVELLERS
EDUCATIONAL TOUR.
Peoria, ILL.,, to Washington. ID. e., and Re-
turn April 80, 1904.

IIITH EApIII 90 IJUH'
Directed by {. Il. NandervOrt, prin-
cipaI of Greeley school, Peoria; $40,
the regular railroad fare, covers every
necessary expense for the week, in
Guiding meals, sleeping car berth,
board in Washington, guides, side
trips. etc. Send for circular giving
detailed information. Allen VI. Nye,
I. p. A., Big Four Route. Peoria, Ill.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-23
SOME HOT SHOT
AT MORMONI SIN
JUDGE POWERS SPEAKS or aTs uN.AmERIcAN DOMINATION
eANp or THE aesrvEnsss OF YOUNG moRmoNs UNDER
CHURCH CONTROL
py serlppz News Aas'n3

WASHINGTON, =. a.. April ga
During the afternoon session yeater-
day Judge Powers continued 10 re-
view Utah political affairs. He spoke
OF the Thatcher and Roberts eases
and how they were charged with
diHoheyinE the rules OF the church
when they accepted their nomlua-
lions without first taking council
with the church lie quoted mum
Der OF the officials Of the church To
show their hostile attitude 10 both
Roberts and Thatcher during their
campaign because they had not con-
suited with the church.
Judge Powers also referred 20 the
reconvencd Democratic convention
In 1895 when the question OF 70
tanning ita ticket In the field or
Withdrawing It's ticket and opposing
the admission Of Utah as state
was raised. Powers said that f1ur
days after Thatcher had declared
himself opposed 20 church influence
In politics he was deposed as an
apostle from the church. Arterward
an unsuccessful effort WIS made TO
btiug about AN investigation by the
legislature on the charge Of oeclesi-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-23
AIR SHIP TEST
IS SUCCESSFUL
AERoNAur BALDWIN eIRoLEo OVER THE HousEToPs SAN
FRANCISCO IN MS pRRlalsLE BALLOON

speed. all parts working perfectly,
Baldwin ordered the engineer TO
Jump out and then instructed the
men at the ropes to east ~. when
released the machine shot upward
with great speed and soon reached "a
height OF GOO feet. The engine con-
tinued 20 work perfectly enabling
Baldwin Co make a number OF cir
cults. Then he stopped the engine.
The balloon continued to rise, until
Il reached IA height OF 1900 feet At
this juncture Baldwin seemed unable
to re-start tho engine and the bal
loon began to drift soon disappear
ing in a haze 10 the southwark.
The ship sailed ON an even keel
throughout the flight. even after the
motor stopped working. Baldwin
claims 60 have attained q height OF
s.ooo feet.
The descent and n perfect landing
was made without difficulty,
Baldwin holds that atmospheric
change was responsible Tor the
choking OF the o,rborator IN motor
preventing the advance OF the spark.
A small army Of boys hauled the
machine Co the ground and after
Baldwin stepped out practically
wrecked the framework In n desire
to inspect the machine. Another
ascension viii be made IN week.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-23
THEY WERE
ALL HEROES
CAPTAIN cowLEs REPORTS ON
THE MISSOURI DISASTER

WAsHiSGTON. .. c.. April "a
Captain cuWiea. commander OF the
bnttleship Missouri. has made his re-
port on the disaster which occurred
on his ship 10 the navy department
lie says IN part.
Al ~ "a. m. April 10. Off PenHa-
cola, Fla. while az record practice
and after the firth shot from the left
gun, after turret. had fired. | heard
an explosion. looked aft and saw a
great flame bursting from the after
turret Sounding fire ana collision
quarters ! directed Lieutenant Com
mander =. X. Hnl to take her into
shoal water.
Il believed the ship 20 be In i'm
miHFut danger and went quickly 60
the fire. found the tarrct impossible
TO enter. streams OF water were AL
ready directed into II. All entrances
were barred with the dead and
dying. two on top Of the furret. one
calling for help and every one try
ing 10 reach hlm.
Passing around the tufret I went
below. found J. T. ]. Donneily. or
binary seaman. and brought him up.
being assisted BY chief Maehiniat
croftsT. a man on this sick liEt, who
bad thrown away his crufch. I az
terwafd returned and pulled out
three more whom l could not rec
ognixs. and finally ordered up Md
shipmHn A. O. cafe. who hcroiealiy
persisted IN remaining IN the lower
handling room up to his neck in
water and much overcome by the
fumes. lie had TO be led out Ar
terward he resumed his place on
deck and assisted the navigator. IN a
very poor condition. These three
Lieutenant Davis. Midshipman
Chaffs and Chief Maehiuiat crofter
came under my immediate obssr-
vatlou.
All the miishipmen were busy.
Every one was somewhat affected
BY the fumes. Lieutenant Com
mander Orchard and Lieutenant
Davis especially. Every one. officers
and men. WAS cool and collected.
every one helped inteiliRently"
IL IL shown by the report that
Master Elliott died while
going 20 the rescue of others and
that ship Filter Burgess and Eiec-
trician Leary were injured while
doing rescue work.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-23
PLEADS
FOR HER
FATHER

Nicholas Nixon. a. years OF age.
and helpless from paralysis Of the
brain. practically starving TO death
IN a badly ventilated and squalid
ruom At sz5 Yesier way. HIS case
was reported 20 Humane Officers
Clark and Naupell. and today they
made an Investigate and will try
to have him removed to the wayride
mission hospital.
The old mans unmarried dnugh-
ter. who Ia herself 60 years OF age.
ts taking care Of him and bitterly
objected 10 the plan Of the humane
Officers. She naid that she was well
able 20 take care OF her aged father
ana herself and could support her
self and him by pcddiinE trinkets
from huusc to house. This was the
calling of her father in bygone years
MIG Nixon IL afraid that her father
eannes survive n separation. M she
has psan very kind 20 him aud cared
foe nim devuutedly for years.
ArtRttcmpt will be made 10 have the
old man ard his daughter kept to-
getbsg IN some charitable institution.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-23
RED Cross PRESENTS
PETITION ON MONDAY
MEMBERS or ASSOCIATION AND or CHARITY ORGANIZATION
SOCIETY WILL AS COUNCIL FOR CITY PROPERTY As SITE
ron EMERGENCY HOSPITAL

Yealer il the easiest method by
/ which 90 bring about the result I
have talked with several eounciimsn
and they have expreased the same
epinsou. Charitable hospitals are "A
good thing n many ways and there
is no particular reason why the So
eisties should not run one or more
IN addition 90 the city hospital.
but 90 get the best results the
maintenance II the Institution must
b. provided for ~ some definite HyE-
TEN and the necessary funds should
Be raised bY taxation. besides. Il IL
difficult matter 20 raise. say o.. 900.
Nffh which ~ crest hospital BY pub
lie contribution. The fret few thou
sands wiii come easy. but the balance
i hard o. secure.
''nuEiness men whom we have seen
have promised ali the funds that Nc
requirs. n We establish and maintain
the hospital" said Mrs aandefn0n.
and all that We are asking for at the
present time b the donation q tract
% iahd from the city on which TO
erect the hospital. n the city builds
the proposed municipal building at
Ftfth and Tcnisf b. N. issue - bonds
and a part q that building we're act
aside for uH e. fif zap sith hospital APP
pliancss. u would probably answer the
same purpose
some objection has been raised BY
some q cur members on the grounds
that Il would be inadvisahie 60 have
ths Jail and the hospital 30 cioss to-
Gethsr but Il does not appear 70 me
that thla would cause any trouble"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-23
mY scripps News ASSN

SAN FRANCISCO. cal. April "a
4. A. Baldwin. the famous asronaut.
made successful ascension this
mornlns IN Gerth.s dlrigiblc aifahlp,
rising to a height OF 1900 feet and
making a number OF complete cir
cults with the ease and grace OF a
sea guu. After bciug In tho air
about 10 minutes the operator stop.
ped the engine and was apparently
unable 60 start Il again. as the bal
loon rapidly drifted to the south and
at 1913 o'clock Was not visible from
the heart OK the city.
Reports have Just been received
that the machine landed In swamp
near Riankins' siN-mllc house. Bald
win was slightly bruised. The tn
ventor claims the machine Is all
right, and Baldwin does not under
stand why the machine failed 60
work Gerth Immediately started the
machinery and a showed no defect.
The test Was made quietly and
without previous public announce
uient soon after 3 o'clock. The fans,
ruddcr and engine were tested by
Baldwin and an aeronautic engineer
named Isslcher first making an an
chored ascension.
Immediately after the start Raid
win began 10 rise with considerable
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-23
&RAT my
At MEMM
BIG RECEPTION WILL BE GIVEN
THE CRUISER TACOMA WHEN
CHE ARRIVES
Especial 20 The star)


TACOMA, April 2a.-The dis.
patches announcing the fact tina
the cruiser Tacoma was already II
sound waters and would arrive al
this city late this afternoon Was G
surprise to everybody here and mas
ueceafitate some changes IN IA,
plans arranged for greeting the new
addition 20 Uncle Sans navy. mas.
much 40 she was not expected until
tomorrow afternoon.
Word was received here shortly
after noon that the Tacoma had
parsed Port Townsend, and every
effort VIII be made 20 carry out the
plaus as previously agreed upon.
She wifi be met outside the har-
Dor. somewhere between Browns
point and Rohinaaa'a point and
from there Will be escorted into the
hnrbor.
As now planned the notiiia escort
viii consist Of Is steamers and sew
eral revenue cutters Arrangements
have been made for the general pub
lic 20 witness the celebration as pas
Hcngers on number Of the sound
steamers
The escort viii form columns md
between them the Tacoma VIII en-
ter the harbor and 60 20 her moor
ings
Batteries win be placed on land
and as the cruiser approaches her
mornings they viii fire "A salute.
Every vessel In the haIbor will be
dressed and all buildings. offices and
warehouses on the waterfront viii
be decorated for the occasion,
Altogether the reception planned
SURPRISES anything ever attempted
In the city
Tuesday evening an entertainment
will be given At the Scamen's Tnsti-
tute. for which an excellent program
has been arranged.
The principal event IN connection
Of the visit OF the cruiser viii be
given Wednesday. when Mayor
George +. Wright. on behalf OF the
citizens OF Tacoma. VII present TO
the cruiser the silver punch set and
band Instruments. The exercises
which Will be held ia the Tacoma
thenter. will commence at $40
o'clock. Following the presentation
Of the gifts 20 the cruiser the Of
ficers Will be entertained by reeep-
ton and dance at the Union Club.
on Thursday a picnic win be
given at spanawAy park. TO which
the public viii be invited.
Officers aud crew will be the
guests Of honor at this picnic. the
hour Of which has not been an
nouneed as the committee desires 20
wait upon the convenience OF the
guests The picnic VIII wind up
with music and dancing. On the
COM lction Of her reception at Ia
coma the cruiser viii proceed to the
navy yard at Bremerton.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-23

aatical Interference IN the election
Two teachers had also been dcposod,
the witness testified. from Mormon
schools aud churches because their
political preference was not APP
proved by the church.
tesuminr his testimony this
morning Powers was asked how the
younger Mormonn regard the pfao-
tice uf polyRnmy,
lie said they opposed II. and be-
loved that n the church attempted
20 re establish IL II would meet tfou-
BILE from that element The younger
people are also FESTIVE under chuf Oh
control SEINE submit readily Co po-
ntieal dietntion. but some under
protect and some not at all.
The worst feature OF the Mormon
church. continued tho witncsa. was
not polyRamy. but the uns American
domination exercised by a hierarchy
over the people Of that faith by the
iuBlatenco OF obedience To the word
OF church leaders. as though they
were God Himself speaking An
other bad feature. he said. was the
power OF church control over COM
meree and business.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-23
EMPLOYMENT AGENT IN
JAIL AS AccOMPLICE
Z. o. pEFuR ACCUSED by THE POLICE OF STEERING VICTIMS
INTO HANDS OF THE ANDERSON BROTHERS, swiRoLgRs

eelved some OF the money. but he
cannot be found.
pcfur. on hearing OF the arrest OF
the Aniersons. made strenuous cf-
forts 20 square himself with a mum
Der OF the men he had hired and did
return 10 some % tt1m the 8, which
he explained Was 20 apply on the
ticket which the Anderzons were TO
furnish them.
The charge that he sent a number
OF victims 10 the AndeFRona il borne
out by the fact that eight out Of
nine OF the victims interviewed by
a star man aliege that they obtained
their Jobs" through SeWsome's en-
ploymeut agency.
chief Delaney win take vigorous
steps to protect tho unwary work
gngmcn Of this city ard said today
that II the employment agencies
could not conduct a straight bust
ness their licenses would be taken
away from them.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-23

Z O. pefur. who conducts an en-
ployrmont agency at 30 West Main
street. Was caught IN the meshes OF
the law this morning.
lie IL now IN the city JAN charged
with obtaining money under false
pFetencea The arrest VAS made by
Detective Wappsnzteln or a warrant
sworn cut In Justice Georges court
b two OF the men who recently sur
fered at the hands OF the Anderson
brothers. the Alaska mining scheme
swindlers. whose ease + now pend
ing In justice court.
II u alleged that Dcfur had an ar
rangefnent with the Auderaons by
which be was 90 receive from them
IS for each man found 20 b "a
bouquet as a uste OF introduction
read which ffur gave - one 81 the
men makfrH the complaint. These
men empR5Yed an Interpreter u
transact their business and they al
iega that the interpreter also re-