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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-11-02

Hawaiian measures were absolutely
neglected and refused further con-
sideration during this session of
Congress-, to the detriment and
against the interests of the entire
Territory.
To Apply American Land Laws.
We declare the policy of the Re-
publican party in this Territory
whereby large areas of land and
valuable water rights are still being
alienated from the public domain
for the sole use and benefit of cor
porations or persons already pos
sessed of large tracts of land and
privileges, positive menace to the
upbuilding of an untrammeled
electorate in these Islands and
pledge our delegate to Congress to
secure local application of the spir-
it of American land laws, prefer
encc being given the landless cleo
torate in our Territory in any divis-
ion of the public domain.
The Delegate Pledged.
We. further pledge our delegate
to Congress to keep constant vigil
ance over matters affecting the Ter
ritory;
Untiring effort to secure liberal
appropriations for public improve
mcnts throughout the Territory;
The withdrawal of House Reso-
luton No. r4o72 granting arbitrary
power of removal to the Governor
Z The passage of a measure pro-
viding for the sale in fee on easy
terms of lands in Punchbowl and
elsewhere in the Territory now
principally occupied by citizen ten
ants, preference being given the ac-
tual occupants;
And to careful dissemination OF
correct information among the
members of Congress and in the
Departments, at Washington rela-
tive to local affairs,
Local seIf-eovernment.
Having full faith in the ability
of the people of this Territory to
govern themselves. we denounce the
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-11-02

Republican Party for its duplicity
and breach of faith with the voters
of this Territory in the miscarriage
of that party's measure for County
government, passed by the last Leg
islature, and pledge our earnest ef-
fort to secure the passage and en-
actnent of County law providing
for complete local self-governlnent.
Loan Fund Expenditures.
We deplore the present distress
ed financial condition of the Terri
tory, brought about by the Repub-
lican element in part, by withhold
ing from circulation large sums of
"loan fund" moneys that might
heretofore have been made available
had the departments used due dill
gence in prosecuting the several
works comprised in loan fund ap-
preparations;
Warrants In Place of Cash.
And in extravagant administra-
ton, resulting in the issuance OF
government warrants to employees
and supply men, a preposterous
course whereby the taxpayers are
being daily mulcted in the amount
of interest paid on unproductive
loans on the one hand and the loss
incidental to discounting warrants
on the other.
Productive Works only.
In this connection we favor the
policy of making loan appropria-
tons for productive works only and
within these restrictions advocate d
comprehensive system OF public
works throughout the Territory
To Revise Tax Laws.
We pledge our candidates to the
Legislature to a revision of our Tax
Laws;
An adjustment of our othef
sources of revenue, including tho
Excise Laws, and providing for the
substitution of Toll Bill for wharf
dues, thus doing away with the
present conditions whereby the gov
| ernment NAYS exclusively for the
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-11-02
Forced Sales for Taxes.

1ees; .Alit&i.AS. Hsa la& s&l,kM
Forced Sales for Taxes.
An enactment covering forced
sales of property for taxes so as
to provide for redemption of the
same;
And an appropriation bill SO
framed that the annual expendit-
tires of the Territory shall not ex-
coed its income, believing that any
administration incapable of so limit
ing its expenditures is unworthy of
the support of the people.
Pension the Queen.
We pledge Our candidates to the
Legislature to renewal of the usu-
al appropriations for Liliuokalani
and Our Delegate to Congress to
the introduction and support of a
measure looking ito permanent APP
preparation for the same purpose.
Labor To BE Protected.
We favor all reasonable measures
looking to the amelioration of labor
conditions among the citizens of
this Territory and to the upbuild-
ing of permanent homes within Our
borders.
We favor a more strict enforce
ment of the citizen labor and eight
hour laws, coupled with minimum
wage on public works and an ex-
tension of this provision along rea-
sonable lines to embrace labor re-
| CURED under valuable franchises or
other special privileges granted by
the Legislature of this Territory.
We favor also dispensing with
the employment of prisoners on
work in competition with free citi-
zens.
Open Fishing Rights.
We condemn the procrastinating
policy pursued by the Territorial
Executive in relation to securing
control of the private fishing rights
in this Territory and pledge our
candidates to the Legislature to
such course as shall most prompt
ly open these fishing rights to the
general public.
Extend School System.
We favor the extension of the
public school system, SO as to en-
brace comprehensive course of
manual and agricultural training
and an elementary course in civil
government, thus instilling into the
youth of this Territory the princi-
Piles of industry and good citizen
ship upon which the future welfare
of this Territory SO much depends.
Republicans shirked Sworn Duty.
We charge that the Republican
majority in the last Legislature
avoided its sworn duty by abstain
ing from reapportionment Of Ter
ritorial Senators and Representa-
tivcs as required by Chapter 2, Sec
ton S., of the Organic Act.
Money for MoIokai.
We favor establishing under Fed
eral control and at Federal expense
appliances at the Leper Settlement
i'll this Territory.
The employment of scientists for
the purpose of careful inquiry into
the nature. cause and possible cure
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
BUSY DAY For TIE MAYOR.

In the Mayors Court the Hon. George
l.. Simpson presiding, the following
cases We're disposed of this morning:
William Jackson, Thomas Jackson.
and Summerieid Brookes. all negro
boys. were arraigred in court. charged
by Joseph Wells. a shoemaker. with
knocking on his window and disturbing
him. After being reprimanded by the
mayor they were dismissed.
Theodore Robinson. negro. arrested
by Policeman Arlington for being drunk
on the streets. was dismissed
Charles Thomas. arrested by Police
man Henderson, charged with being
drunk on the streets. was fined s..
Henry Brown. a negro. arrested by
Policemen Smith and Mayhem. charged
with defacing the property OF Erwin
Williams, was dismissed.
Fred Posey. arrested by Policemen
Smith and Mayhem. charged with as
saulting Ernest Lyles. was dismissed
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
MARRIAGE L1CENsEs.

William Bel. p. District of Column
bia. and Mamie Layton, %. Fredericks-
burg. Va.
walter Richardson 81. and Bette WI
lis. y.
Frank " Adams. 80 Richmond. Va.
ard AZ. Madeline kengla. q, District Of
Columbia
Albert II seavey. 81. and Gertrude NJ.
Shelton. %
John r. Carpenter. 50. and Georgiana
Wheeler 90.
James II. Murphy. 81. and Hannah E.
a Murdoch. q.
Albert Long. q. and Hattie Dove, .,
both of Baltimore
George r. O'ConnOr. %. and NJ.
Blanche Higgins, 26
James Young, A. and E. Lillian R.
Cobb q
Edward Grim. p. and Annie Webster.
q. both OF Msrtinsburg, ". Va
Edgar r. 5. Embrey. %. Richmolo.
Va. and Helen NJ. Day. p, District OF
Columbia
Clarence johnson. "a and Allie Wood,
p
Hail smith %. Winber. Pa. and Mar
tina Holsinger. Sc Manassas. Va
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SEEK POSSESSION
OF T0hTiNE POLICY

Proceedings were begun in the District
Supreme Court yesterday afternoon by
Clement W. Howard Elbridge S. john
son and A. A. Hoehling, jr.. against
Frank n. Carver and his wife and the
Equitable Life Assurance Society of the
United States, 10 have the court vest
in the complainants the interest OF
Carver in a certain tOntine policy on his
life. This policy will have cash sur
render value of 1850 on January 30.
Carver's wife is ne med as the bene-
ficiary in the policy.
Some time ago Carver was adJudsed a
bankrupt and was discharged from his
debts
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FOUND UNCONSCIoUS0N
SIDE OF CANAL ROAD

AS Policeman A D. Moffett. IF the
Seventh precinct was maxim the
rounds Of his beat on Canal Rod at
Thirty-ninth Street northwest, he fund
John ]. MCGEE a butcher in the Ceser
Market lying unconscious by the ROD
side. This was about Sis O'Clock in T.
morning lie called a patrol wagon an
sent the man to the Georgetown Uni
versIty Hospital where ii was found
that his feet and hands were slightly
frostbitten At the hospital be soon re
covered consciousness. and after treat
mcnt was allowed TO depart.
MCGEE has no idea how he came TO b.
iu such a condition He lives at Har
lem OF the Conduit Road. and left hom'
al 3 o clock IA the morning. walking. III
IS q very large man. and the presump
ton IS that ne slipped on the Ice, strlk
On his head and was rendered un
BIZ the fall
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
ALEXANDRIA NEWS NOTES

ALEXANDRIA, Jan. 1.-Two alarms
of fire called out the entire fire de-
partment last night. The first was sent
at las a. H. when the chimney Of a
house at the corner of Peyton and Duke
Streets was discovered to be on FIRE
The blaze was extinguished without
much damage to property.
The second alarm at $50 n m. was
caused by the burning of hou-e in
what is known as Chicken Alley"
The house was entirely DESTROYED.
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DISTRICT THE WINNER
IN WARD DAMAGE SUIT

In the suit of William Henry Ward.
jr. against the District TO recover
$4,000 as damages for personal injuries.
the jury reported a verdict in favor Of
the defendant.
Mr.. Ward was injured by a falling
tree while riding a bicycle on Sixth
Street near II Street.
Corporation Counsel A. y. Duyall and
r. n. Thomas appeared as counsel for
the District.
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
ASKS FOR DIVORCE
ON STATUTORY GROUNDS

Burinda l. Overton has commenced
proceedings for divorce in the District
Supreme Court against Thomas W
Overton. on statutory grounds. They
were married in the District in 1883
For the past ten or twelve years Mrs
OvertOn declares. her husband has not
treated her with kindness or affection.
On the contrary he has done everything
in his power to make her life intoler-
able, and to break down her health
and spirit
Hughes & Gray are named as cOun-
sci for the complainant
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SUES FOR LOSS OF EYE.

In the circuit court OF this city. w E
Fendall has entered suit for Daniel Z.
Gorham. through his next friend, vii
liam Rogers. against Carl Van Wedel.
for damages in the sum OF 5000 for the
loss Of an eye The complainant alleges
that he lost the eye by being struck by
the defendant while on train near
Alexandria on February 10. 1913.
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
FOUR IN NAVAL SERVICE
COMMENDED FOR BRAVERY

Secretary Moody has commended for
bravery J. L. seiberlich, gunner's mate,
second class; Henry l.. Rienecke. ap-
prentice. and James Vanek. coxswain,
ali OF the battleship Massachusetts,. and
William Hartman. a civilian and boat
swain on the Sterling All these men
assisted in reScuing apprentices who
were knocked overheard
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
PLEADS THE ABDUCTION
OF CHILD AND DESERTl0N

Mrs. Sarah A. Robertson. in suit
for maintenance against her husband,
Samuel A. Robertson. who. she says. de-
serted her. also says he stole her child
and kept il away from her for two
months
They were married In Pittsylvania
county. Va, in September. 1899. and in
June last. Mrs. Robertson says. her
husband deserted her and has since re-
fused TO contribute to her support
w. Gwyrn Gardiner is named as coun-
sci for the complainant.
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LOOKING FOR RELATIVES.

Mayor George l.. Simpson has received
letter from a. L. Moir. of Lowell.
Mass, asking him to find out If any
persons by the name of Moir live in
Alexandria.
The writer says he is looking for some
lost relatives, whom he believes located
in Alexandria a number OF years ago.
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
GRAND JURY TO TAKE UP
THE BEALl MURDER CASE

Assistant District Attorney Harry
Bingham said this morning that the
grand jury in the early part Of next
week will begin an investigation of the
charge against Andrew Weldon. who
IS held responsible for the death Of Mrs.
Rachel Ann Beall.
On December II last. Mrs. Beall was
found murdered in her home. 1874
Fourth Street northeast.
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
Where HuntSmen
Bag Their Game.

In most Of the counties Of Maryland
ard Virginia The game laws have closed
on quail and DartriCses the staple
game Of thc gunner. There are not over
three counties in both States in which
ths came is still in season. In Wash
n-eon county. Maryland. cunning is al
lowed throUshout the entire year. but
game is reported 90 be scarce in that
vicinity q. present
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
CORPORATION BUSINESS.

In the corporation court. Judge Louis
c. Barley presiding, the following bust
ness was transacted:
Harry b. Cation. qualified as police
justice of the city of Alexandria. Mr.
Cation viii begin his term on February
l. On the morning of that date he will
hold his first session Of the police court
final decree was entered in the
Avery
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
PAUL HISER'S ESTATE
LEFT TO HIS RELATIVES

Paul Hiser. otherwise known as Paul
Haeusser. by his viii. dated November
6. 1886. directs that his estate be distrib-
uted as follows: To Eis daughter. Mary
Hiser. s.. 600: to his. son. Paul 81 900:
10 his son Daniel 81 600; TO his daughter
Emma Hiser $500, and to his adopted
son. John Iiser. $50.
The remainder OF hts estate is left
by the testator TO his wife. Catherine
HiSer
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The Times has opened a branch office
foT the receiving of want advertisements
and subscriptions fO- The Evening and
Sunday Times at ". r. Clarke's estab-
LSlmeut. 1918 32d ST. NV. Advertise
ments viii De received at regular Of
flee rates. and any complaints for the
non-cchvery % papers viii receive
prompt attention at this agency
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information Tor Fishermen

The condition Of the water at Gres-
Falls is clear.
Reports from Harpers Ferry state the
Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers are
both clear at thar point.
The river is again frozen over and
fsEermen VIII have 10 wait about
week before they viii get an 0pportun-
ity 10 enjoy their favorlte pastime.
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
OWNERS OBSERVE
THE SMOKE Law
Constant Inspections Pro-
duce Good Results.
FINES PROMPTLY IMPOSED
Reports of Inspectors Regularly Sent
to Plants Where Warning
Is Needed.

The smoke law in the District is be-
ing complied with. according TO a
statement made by Commissioner Mac
farland this morning.
"Since the settlement of the coal
strike" said the Commissioner which
for the time being made 1t impracticable
for number of plants to conform 10
the require ments of. the smoke law.
there has been a general compliance
with II.
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
CUT HOSE IN HALF.

n Chesapeake and Ohio engine ran
over the hose OF the Columbia Fire
Engine Company while that company
was at work at the fire about $50
o'clock this morning. The hose was cut
in half and the Columbia engine was
obliged TO go out of service.
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
Constant Inspection Tells.

Constant inspections have been made
by the Health Department as thor
oughly as it's limited force permits. AMI
all the important sTokestacks in town
have been kept under observation.
Where there was an infraction of the
Jaw of which the court would take no.
tice. prosecutions have been promptly
brought. fines imposed or collateral for
feited. When necessary, repeated pros
ecutions have been brought in the cases
of particular plants.
Copies of the reports of the in
spectOrs have been sent regularly TO the
owners Of large plants in order that
they might know what their chimneys
have been doing. even when there was
not sufficient emission UNDER the court
rulings to warrant taking them into
court
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
Che Uirnes.
AMUsEMENTs o. TRE ~.

ADJUSTMENTS OF TIE DAY.
NATiONALs-Mar Tempest. In the
Marriage of Kitty, S.I5 p. IN.
COLUMBIA-Grace Van Studdiford in
"Red Feather" Sis p. m.
LAFA YETI T." Buster Brown" S:I5 ..
m.
CfiASE'S -Vaudeville 2:15 and sis p m.
ACADEMY 'AcFadden's Row OF Flats. 20
and p. m
EMPIRE-"On the Stroke OF Twelve. "
and D. N.
LYCECM Burlesquers, 2:l5
and S.l5 j. m.
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
NAVY WANTS LAND.

Richard II. Wattles and J. F. Peake.
of this city. have been summoned to ap-
PEAR in Norfolk next Wednesday to be
impaneled as jurors in the matter Of the
Schmoele tract. which the Government
wants Tor navy yard uses.
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
JAMESTOWN DIRECTORS.

The Hon. Pack Agnew. OF this city,
and the Hon. Joseph f. Willard. of Fair
fax county, have been elected directors
at-iarge by the stockholders Of the
Jamestown exposition
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
NEW DIRECTORS ELECTED.

The stockholders of the District Il
Columbia Paper Manufacturing COM
pany have elected G.. l.. Nicholson. r.
tors
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
New Membrs Elected.

Upon recommendation Of the member
ship committee. Mrs. f. f. Terfiinger
and DR.. and Mrs. w v. Prescott were
unanimously elected msnbers Of the as
ISOLATION.
Al the conclusion OF IT, business ses-
sion. an Instructive and entertaining
lecture was given by President Gallo
way upon the plans Of tle park com
mission for the beautifyingb Washing
ton. The lecture was Illustrated by
stereopucon views OF the improvements
proposed BY the commission l. S Morse
presented a number Of gramoohone Sc
lectiOns A vote of tanks to,Dr. Gal
loway and Mr.. Morse completed the
evenings session
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
no HOLD ANNUAL NEETING.

The Reliance Steam Fire Engine Com
pany will hold its annual meeting to-
night. at which the officers for the en-
suing year will be elected.
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
ENOCH MARlS RESTS
IN SHADY ARLINGTON

The funeral Of Enoch Maris, post
master Of Takoma Park. was held at
noon today from his home in Oak Ave
nue.. The Rev. William Hart Dexter.
pastor of the Takoma Park Presby-
terrain Church. OBLIGATED Interment
was at Arlington.
The palibearcrs were selected from
the members Of the .. 4. r. n delega-
ton OF which was in attendance.
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
MATINEEs TOMORROW.

LAFAYETTE" Buster Brown" 2:15 p
IN.
CHASE S-Vaudeville 2:15 p. m.
EMPEROR the Stroke of Twelve" ,
y. n.
observation-disclosures BurIesquers, 2:l5
=. m
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
FIRE CHIEF OUT AGAIN.

Fire Chief Petty was out On the
streets today, after having been con-
fined to his house with the grip for the
past few days
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
TO EXTEND VERMONT AVENUE.

A favorable report on Senate bill 1924,
10 extend Vermont Avenue to Howard
University. has been taken in the Senate
by Mr.. Dubois from the District Com
mittee.
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
FYCnPcTnN
NEW GEORGETOWN BRANCH.

Norfolk and Washington steamer 70
Norfolk and Fort Monroe. C:30 p. IN.
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
SENT TO ASYLUM.

Frances e. Porter has been adjudged
insane by a jury in Circuit Court No. /.
and committed to St. EIizabeth's Hos
pital for the Insane.
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
DESTROYS to Cooperate.

'As the owners of plants are generally
DESTROYS to cooperate with the Commits
sioners in obtaining compliance with the
law. and in many cases the temporary
failure of their plants TO comply is due
TO negligence on the part of employees
OF the insufficiency Of smoke-consumirg
devices. the practice OF notifying them
Of the results Of inspections has been
beneficial.
The Supreme Court OF the United
States has just decided in favor OF the
District In cases taken from the Court
Of Appeals to test the smoke law. so
tl.at no further resistance in the courts
is, anticipated. and an even better com
pliance with the law is expected"
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
EXPECT
BETTER SERVICE
Brigh,wOOd Park AssOcia-
citation Hears Report.
EFFORTS OF THE COMMITTEE
Notice of Meeting With President of
Read to Talk Over Traffic Needs
of the Locality.

The Brightwood Park Citizens As
ISOLATION held it's January meeting last
evening at Van Horns Hall. Brightwood
Park, President w. Mex. Clayton in the
chair Despite the intensely cold weather
there was a good attendance of the
members and considerable business Of
interest and Importance was transacted.
The committee on railways made a
report upon the joint meetings held with
the committee from the Business Mems
Association and the various citizens
associations. The chairman Of the COM
mittee expressed himself as hopeful that
results would follow the united efforts
now being put forth for the betterment
OF the street. railway facilities Of the
District.
Instructions We're asked for by the
committee as TO the proposed transfer
station at Petworth. and upon motion.
of Mr.. Walsmith the association voted
to reaffirm it's action of one year ago
upon this proposed change. Resolutions
were also passed indorsing the action
Of the Business Mems Association and
the joint committee OF the citizens as
sociauons upon the proposed legislative
action.
Notice was given Of a meeting of the
delegates from the associations located
along the Brightwood railway to confer
with the president of the road, the Hon.
Allen L. McDermott.
Relief of ex-Auditor.
The following resolution was intro
duced by Mr.. Clayton and passed after
some discussion.
Resolved. That this association record
its protest against the passage OF the
bill now pending in Congress to re-
lieve the ex-Auditor Of the District and
his co-sureties on his Official bond from
the penalties the law would exact for
has failure to properly account for pub
lie moneys coming into his hands
THAT the affording of such relief
would In our judgment be Inimical TO
good government. good morals and good
citizenship
THAT copies Of this resolution be for
warded to the Senate and House COM
mlttees and to the District Commits
sioners.
A letter was read from Postmaster
Merritt. stating that hereafter Station
Sc Cthe present title OF the Brightwood
Office would be known as Brightwooc
station, and that mail would be dis
patched to the city at Sis o'clock a. m.
The announcement was also made Of
the removal Of the postofice to larger
and more commodious quarters in the
Office rooms of the american Straw Pa
per Company. corner Brightwood Ave
nue. and Flint Street. Brightwood Park.
A resolution of thanks to the Dis
trict Commissioners and Electrical En-
gIneer Allen for the placing Of thirty
eight lights on the Shepherd Road. ex-
tending from Brightwood Avenue to
Rock Greek Cemetery. was passed.
The question of the proposed curfew
law for the District was introduced by
DR.. Heinecke. and after several favor
able speeches urging the need OF such
a law in the District, the matter was
laid on the table for the next meeting.
The association also went on record as
favoring the passage Of the Foster bill
for the reduction OF gas to 70 cents per
I I 200 foot
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ASaviing
Sale of Mems
$3.50 arid
S. Shoes,
2 . 50

The manufacturers
sale of Mems SIS SO and
So fine haad-weIt Shoes
at So 80 is now al its
height. The past week
has developed some of
the biggest shoe sell
ing in our career-be-
cause we are offering a
bargain that never has
been offered before in
Washington. The sale
started with 2,OOo pairs
of mems hand-welt box
calf, velour calf, d;a-
mond calf, vici kid, sur
pass kid. and corona
patent shoes. Two
thirds of them are worth
S4.o 90. the others S.. SO,
and you
have the
choice of &EE hE
all styles - ~
The Washington times., 1904-01-19
Little & Page AUCTION Sale, IaIO F St.

commences Thursday Iaorning at 10
O'Clock with a large stock of oil stoves
which will be sold in quantities 10 suit
purchasers Sale of fixtures. horses,
wagons. and harness at y noon same
day. Wilson & Mayors, Auctioneers-
The Washington times., 1904-01-19

To Baltimore, B. & o. R. R.
Every hour on the hour" a. m. to
p. m.