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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1905-08-12
SATURDAY. AUG. II. 1906.
way HAYB LARGE SURPLUS.

The proposition mootsd OF Great
ing big County surplus is not a
good ono aud should not be enoour.
aged. Why create . surplus, say, Of
s160,O00, unless 1t be in the interest
OF the rich as against the poor, a
large portion OF the latter class de.
pending for their sustsnance upon
what labor they are given I II the
surplus bs $4,000 or $4,000. it
would not make much difference,
but 100000 to 100000, would
create a hardship and would also
mean the rstarding OF progress and
Of ell public works; and instead Of
being a blessing to labor, it would
work q hardship, stay progress. and.
may be. untold misery to the labor
ing class. II is not the duty OF the
County to hoard money, but rather
to spend 1t wisely, judiciously and
a. economically as is possible in max
ing improvc msnts whereby the
c 'unty as we'll ss its taxpayers aud
people generally may be benefited.
This idea OF boarding iS not com.
msnsurate with the present day idea
OF government "of the people, for
the people aud by the people"
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1905-08-12

Various householders about the
city are complaining because their
garbage has not been removed for
week now, ever since the stir had
been made in the swill system.
Many fear that pay day will be
around soon, and when the collector
goes visiting for bis dues. the swlll
barrel might be thrown at his head
for the poor service given by "lhs
system" Surely they can't be blsm.
cd II they we're to treat the collector
in such q manner, and as sure ss
there's day OF reckoning to come,
that great day will surely coms-in
the sweet mGhope,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1905-08-12
Aside from that IL 10 not Of especial
benefit to the car company except
that II saves q little power

The policy OF opening up avail.
able lands, recently adopted by the
land commissioner, is wise aud op.
portuue. Much good has already y
come OF opening the Pslolo home
stead lots, There is no use 10 letting
land remain idle IL the people have
a use for II. Throw It all open.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1905-08-12
Keep Weather ByeS P'eled.

The Sanitation Committee OF the
Board OF Supervisors, consisting OF
Moore aud Archer, should keep
their weather eyes well peeled for
gross negligence Of duty among the
garbage employees. We elsewhere
voice the complaint Of many house,
holders that they have b on neglect
cd these days for week past and
that no service has been rendered
them. But We suppose that when
pay day comes around again, de-
msnds for pay will be made aud the
County will then have to pay for
services whether rendered or not.
Now, here's a work for this commit
tee to look Into and to show up this
laIity and delinquency in the service.
Heretofore, two or three times .
week, and even four, have been the
custom, but this week there has
been nothing doing. Has the force
been reduced I Or are they too
much occupied doing Investigation
work Rip 'sm out. gentlemen !
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1905-08-12

Governor Jack learns that the
boys at the corner OF Nuuanu and
Wyllie streets have clear a neighbor-
ing lot and made q playground, aud
he 10 greatly pleased over II, 1t is q
notorious fact that the worst lot OF
hoodlums in Honolulu congregate
ct that corner. II IL 10 proposed TO
provide parks for such characters.
We are out OF Il. The place for them
10 10 the Reiormatory school.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1905-08-12

1t is a mistake to allow the Rapid
Transit Company to cut below the
road-bed in its Kahauiki extension.
Such an expediency not only Injuries
the road but endaugsrs the public.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1905-08-12

Maui county has set the pace by
sending in a check to High Sheriff
Henry for the expenses OF that
CountJ's prisoners that are held
here awaiting trial. This is some.
thing new but ii is the law. News
from Hawaii and Kauai on the same
matter is awaited.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1905-08-12

ON LOTS at Kalihi (50xl00 it),
GO back OF Kamehameha School
aud Kalihi Road.
For full particulars, inquire per-
sonally OF
ABRAHAM FERNANDEZ,
at the Office Of N Fernandez, Mer
cbsnt st, or to N Fernandez.
I2176
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1905-08-12

The Superintendent OF Public
Works has asked the Attorney Cen
srsl the question, "Who owns the
roads" Mr. Andrews has not yet
replied. For the Information Of Mr.
Holloway We will state that The man
who stays out late at night usually
"owns the roads,"
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1905-08-12
TOPICS OF YHE DAY.

The dispatches state that Russis
is aroused over the peace proposals
OF Japan aud the people ale de-
maudinR that they be not accepted.
Why don't they get in aud fight,
then I The road is certainly clear.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1905-08-12
CLAUS srnEoKLEs wM. O. IRWIN
Claus SpEaGkaIS & Co.,
BANELRS.
HONOLULU

ean Francisco Aoents.---TIfE NEYADAN.
NATIONAL BANK or SAN FRAHCISCO
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1905-08-12

Gall and inspect the beautiful and
useful display of goods for pres
ents or for personal use and adorn.
ment.
LCss BaildinR.. $50 RoEt Street.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1905-08-12
sAAu ExcakHsn or.

nAAW hxcAAHsn OF.
SAN FRAROtBOO-~Ths Nevada hAtinn
bank Of Gan FTanolBoo.
LoNDoN-Tho Union OF London & smithS
Bank Ltd.
nav YokK-Amoriosn axohAnKs Ne
tionGl Bank.
OHIOACo-oorn ETohage National Bank.
PARIB-Credit LyonnAis.
BnRLIH-Drosdner Bank,
HONG KONG AND Y0K0HAhA-Hqn1
Kong 6HhanG hai ID ankingCO
HHW zHALAND AND AUSTRALIA
banks OF New Zealand aud AustrAigih.
vIoJ oRIA AND VANO0UVMH-Banh
Of British North AmsrioA,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1905-08-12
HOUSE TO LET.

AMN-A THE HOUSE AND
s1gAzR PREMISES recently
E.E occupied by the San.
on King street, beyond
Thomss square, Possession given
Immediately. For terms and partic-
ulars, apply to
ABR. FERNANDEZ
AT Store OF Abr Fernandez u Son
ALSO King Street.
297l-tf
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1905-08-12
SyMRY AFTERNOON
IExeapt pundhIl

n,,.,.a :. ,hs 70, oinos al Sonolulu
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1905-08-12
A. Fernandez & Son
Importers and Dealers IN
Agricultural Implements

Hardware, Cutlery, Stoves, Leather
Skins, Shoe Findings Fish Nets,
Linen and Cotton Twine, Rope,
Steel aud Galvanized Wire Cloth,
Poultry Netting, Rubber Hose,
Paints, Oils, Colors, Varnishes,
Brushes and General Merchan-
disc.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-13
ON

Beef again. said the head Of the
house, discontentedly, as the platter
was passed before him. DO you
know. my dear, there are times when
beef begins to pail on me-"
1--WE had lamb yesterday said his
wife, land on Monday you know we
had a roast loin of pork
ooh, 1 know. That's just it. Beef,
mutton and pork, pork, mutton and
beef. One monOtonous round"
You don't care for chicken
"Oh, l get tired Of chicken. that's
all. What l would like is a little
change"
1--WE had a rabbit stew last week
[ thought you enjoyed that. If you
like, I'll have it again tomorrow"
my DEAR" said the head of the
house, Il don't see why you imagine
that because happen to eat some
thing with a tolerable relish I can
stand for it seven days in the week.
Let the rabbit rest for while. Beefw
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-13
Luck in Rusty NaiIs.

Don't do that- exclaimed the
pretty stenographer. as the clerk, TAX
ing her to luncheon was about to kick
a nail off the pavement. please pick
it up and give it TO me when we are
ack in the office. You were telling
me the other day that baseball play
6rs are superStitious about passing
empty barrels. Well, stenographers,
among the women, anyway, believe
there is a hoodoo in giving nails the
go-by. 1t is always lucky to pick up
a nail on the street. | don't mean
a dozen or two of them. when you hap
pen to be passing n building where
carpenters are at work, but just one
lone nail that has wandered off by
itself and makes you wonder how it
ever got there.
II know girls who have a cigar box
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-13
| Ig}lIlll0N S. GRASS

Agricultural Editors wrote about it,
Ayr. College Professors lectured about it,
Agr. Institute Orators talked about it,
while in the farm home by the quiet fire.
side. IN the corner grocery, in the village
post -office, at the creamery. at the depot,
in fact wherever farmers gathered, Salzer' 8
Billion Dollar Grass, that marvellous grass,
good for 5 to IA tons hay per acre and
lots of pasture besides, is always theme
worthy of the farmer voice.
Then comes Bromus Inermis. than which
there is no better grass or better perma-
nent hay producer on earth. Grows wher-
ever soil is found. Then the. farmer talks
about Salzer's Teosinte, which produces
100 stocks from one kernel of seed, ii #.
high, in 100 days; rich in nutrition and
ereedily eaten by cattle, hogs, etc, and is
good for so tons of green food per acre.
Victoria Rape, the luxuriant food for
hogs and sheep, which can be grown at
25c a ton, and Speltz at 20c bu., both
great food for sheep, hogs and cattle. also
come IN for their share in the discussion
JUST SEND 10c IN STAMPS
and this notice to John A. Salzer Seed
CO., Ia Crosse, Wis, for their big catalog
and many farm seed samples. c. n. u
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-13

If had known you wouldn't care
for it | might have had some fish"
You cant get any fish that has the
right flavor after it has been packed
and kept on ice"
Its a pity that some new animal
can't be invented for you" said the
long-Suffering housewife, rebelling. Il
was reading the other day that they
ate iguanas in South America and that
the Digger Indians considered ants
eggs delicacy.'
Il don't think l am hard to satisfy"
said the head of the family. Perhaps
1 had no right to hint that an occasion
al variety in my diet would be-what
is this?"
What is which," asked the lady. rs
he masticated slowly and analytically
"This-this meat"
Its yenison steak. The red currant
jelly is to the right of you"
Il suppose you think that's funny"
said the head of the hOuSe.-Chicago
Daily News.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-13

here were but 342 Of dysenery quite aston
lshng record indicate sanitarans and
medical men in the Japanese army duties
osy and understand that it their only to
cure but to prevent disease by instructing the
sonal hygiene and by looking after the purity
water supply and food The contrast between
ent and that of the Japanese suggests that neglect
Ill method, or want Of method, npst be revOluonzed
The teachings of science which understand we'll
enough must obtain actual application. In 1885, says
American Medicine "for about the length Of time
the United States put about 275O0O in the field
the deaths 1866 most of them in camps
hospitals within territory If Okus army only
half large ours, the figures speak loudly
marvellous saving Of human life is due thorough
going precautions Of the Japanese government and its
zeal officers 10 prevent disease in the army. Amer
leans are by the only nation needing
lesson brought home The English and French armies
in the same sad plight and to lesser degree the German
We have allowed the half yellow surpass
us in military hygiene and medicine and the lesson should
not unheeded 1t will longer be permissible
die like flies in camp and hospital under the impression
that large mortality is inevitable 1t may be argued
that the Japanese having better constitutions
foods may be expected hard conditions
ing with greater success This may be true certain
extent But it is lesson of the Jap mortality record that
the time given by to fancy drill would be much bet
employed in teaching the rank and file practical by
giene conception Of the army doctors role is also
Observation-Disclosures American
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-13

earmarkS of novelty. 1t is in this lat
ter class that the eye shield here illus
trated naturally falls. 1t certainly rep
resents departure from established
conceptions Of an eye shield. More
over, it halls from the South, which
is also in its favor, as that is land
where the Patent Office finds least sup
port. The combination is self-evident
and needs but few words of eXplana-
ton. Inside Of the hat, on the leather
swaziland, there is perforated metal
plate, which permits Of wide range
of adjustment in the shields. which are
supported therefrom to conform to
varying conditions Of use. The shields,
which may be Of any desired design,
are suspended from this plate by
means Of a hooked member.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-13

For Two Years Too w oak to yTork-A Dozen
Doctors Had Tried to Check Disease.
Treatment That Succeeded
All sufferers from weakness or disOr-
ders of the digestive organs will read
with lively interest the story of the COM
plete recovery of Mrs. NetJlie Darvoux
from chronic dyspepsia which was
thought to be incurable.
"To be ailing for nine years is not
very pleasant experience" said Mrs.
Daryoux, when asked for some account
of her illness. L" For two years l was
critically i'll and could not attend to my
household duties, and ut one time L was
so weak and miserable that l could not
even walk. My trouble was chronic dys-
pepsia. 1 became extremely thin and
had sallow complexion. l had no APP
petite and could not take any food with
out suffering great distress.
odd you have a physician"
Yes, I took medicine from dozen
different doctors, but without getting
any benefit whatever.
How did you get on the track of
cure?''
ga book about DR.. Williams Pink Pills
was thrown i'll our doorway one day.
My husband picked it up and read it
through carefully. He was so impressed
by the statements of those who had been
cured by that remedy that he imme.
diately bought three boxes of the pills
and insisted on my taking them"
"Did they help you at once?'
81 began to feel better the second day
after started to use the pills and by the
time had taken the three boxes / was
entirely well. DR.. Williams Pink Pills
can cure even when doctors fail, and
they cure thoroughly, for long time
has passed since my restoration to health
and 1 know it is complete and lasting"
The surest way to make sound diges-
ton is to give strength to the organs con-
cerned. DR.. Williams Pink Pills give
new vigor to the blood. No other REM
edy yields such radical results.
Mrs. Darvoux lives at No. 497 Sixth
street, Detroit, Mich. DR.. Williams
Pink Pills are sold by all druggists in
every part of the world. Dyspeptics
should send to the DR.. Williams Med
icine Company, Schenectady, N. Y, for
a new booklet entitled "What to Eat
and How to Eat"
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-13

There be time to this constant in
in the prices charged for the necessares
Of life Either the cost must bear some relation to
the purchasers ability pay else the latter must do
without the desired article AS the situation stands
the in prices is arbitrary fixed by unknown and
unreachabe authority and has apparent foundation
Every time the housewife nowadays visits the shop
grocery she is confronted another
the Of things Expostuation and protest Of
avail She meet the alternative of paying the price
going without Flour, butter, eggs, canned goods
vegetables, all costing than they did year
ago. In the face Of this constant advance the head
the family is helpless. The extortion be met
though it deprivation of the little comforts and pleas
which formerly the surplus Of the salary provided
1t is important question: however to know when the
of high prices will end 1t cannot indefinitely
There will time when the burden will be greater
than the people bear and they will bring about rech
onng If the increased Of living is due monopoies
trusts way will be found to break down their
Of controlling the output of the necessares of life
If the individual is made suffer because capitalists
buy and store all the eggs in the market
to be the in Chicago then legislation ought
be devised which would place wholesale robbery the peo
pie in the catalogue of major crimes
There would be complaint if the salaries increased
in proportion to the cost Of living On the contrary they
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-13
TO SAVE THE EYES.

Attachment for the Hat to Ward Off
the SUMS Glare.
Some inventions are interesting by
reason of their obvious impractical
bility, others by reason of their OBJ
vious simplicity, and yet others by rea-
son Of their obvious originality. 1t
must be rather refreshing to the
jaded Patent Office Examiner, dulled
with continual drawing Of distinctions
without differences, and worn out with
interferences, to read a patent that is
ingenious on its face and with all the
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-13
Moral Suasion and a Strap.

"She seems to have abandoned her
moral suasiOn ideas relative to the
training of children"
''She has"
How did it happen?'
well, ! was largely instrumental
in bringing about the change. Iou
see. She has no children, and | grew
weary Of her constant preaching ana
thco.iZimg, so loaned her oar Will.c.'
Loaned her YOUR boy
'Prccisely. She was 10 have him
n week on her solemn promise TO con
fine hcrself entirely to moral suasion."
"N.8 she keep her promises
'Shc did, but at the expiration OF
the week she came to mo with tears in
her ives and pleaded FOR permission
to wEaIc him just once"
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-13
Deafness Cannot 30 Cured

by local applications. as they cannot reach the
diseased portion OF the ear. There Is only one
way to cure Deafness. and that Is by constlt.I-
tiOnal remedies. Deafness Is caused by an in
famed condition OF the mucous lining Of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets inf1amed
you have rumbling sound or imperfect hear
ing, and when it is entirely closed Deafness is
the result and unless the Inflammation can be
taken cut and this tube restored to Its normal
nine cases out of ten are caused by Catarrh,
which is nothing but an infiamed condition of
the mucous surfaces
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness (caused by catarrhl that cannot
be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for cir.
culars, free.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo o,
Sold by Druggists 75c
HANS EaEilY PfllA are the hest
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-13
Easy Misunderstanding.

Applicant-I see you advertise for a
window dresser.
Dry Goods Merchant-Yes, sir. Have
yOu had much experience?
Il arranged the window display in the
store | worked in last, and every woman
who passed stopped and looked in
That's something like. You're just
the man we want. By the way, what
line was your firm in?''
Mirrors"
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-13

Pixies tearing down their Bastile, stringing
up officials the lanterne fighting out bloody debates
States General National Assembly, running
Paris with Committee Of Safety, reveling in Sep
TENDER and reign Of Terror cutting off King
Louis head and those Of the arsocracy the troops of
France carrying the tcolor to victory against the
allies. Before the regicde France driving back the
Duke of Brunswick and other commanders of the syndi
kings the day after the gulotne Topped off the
French rulers head Danton said: The cOalized kings
threaten u.s. hurl their feet gage of battle the
head Of kng France sturdy and patriotic in the
fight against the foreign foe.
On the other hand what is Russias plight Humi-
heaped humiliation. foreign utterly
Of victory; ruinously expensive While million after
million Of roubles is flung into the botomess chest,
the people at home without food Each workman
carries his back soldier but the weight of
score starving the while. Not spark Of patriotism
be kndled Not of hope streaks the utter bacness
OF the perspective to the Far Eastward.
In it's likeness the French Revolution the Russian
Revolution is rich in promise to the Russian masses. In
its soldiers who will Shoot barricaded Streets Jacobn
ISM improvisation Of firearms pamphleteering lack Of
bread vacatng ruler rotten bureaucracy loot Of shops
patrootism and in a hundred other resembances the
rising has all the componens of the French Instruction
from the Of century seen the greatest
powers for the destruction Of the Russian Empre-New
York Press.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-13
The Best shampoo for the Hair.

Many shampoos are recommended for
the hair, as egg. bicarbonate of soda,
ammonia. etc. While these may be good,
their indiscriminate use is injurious. The
only thing that can be prescribed for all
is good. pure soap and plenty of water.
Use Ivory soap and dissolve it in the
water instead of rubbing On the hair
ELEANOR X. PARKER.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-13
The Present Rate Law.

The duties Of the present Interstate
Commerce Commission are to correct
all determinations in railroad rates. If
it finds that an unjust rate is in effect,
the railroad is notified. If it declines
10 change il, the Commission can bring
suit in court. and if the court decides
in favor of the Commissioners finding.
The railroad must obey, or its officers
may be brought up for contempt OF
court and summarily dealt with.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-13
FOR WOMEN,

Muck that Every Woman Desires In
Know Is Found in Cuticura-"Cuticura
Works Wonders."
TOO much stress cannot be placed
on the great value Of Cuticura Soap,
ointment and Pills in the antiseptic
ciea nsing Of the mucous surfaces and
of the blood and circulating fluids.
thus affording pure, sweet and eco
nomical local and constitutional treat
ment for weakening discharges, ulcer
atoms, intiammations, itchings, irri-
tahons, relaXations, displacements,
pains and Irregularities peculiar to fe-
males. as well as such sympathetic
affections as anaemia. chlorosis, hys.
terra, nervousness and debility.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-13
Billion Dollar Grass.

When the John A Salzer Seed Co.. of
La Crosse, Wis, introduced this remark
able grass three years ago, little did they
dream it would be the most talked of grass
in America, the biggest, quick, hay pro-
dEcer on earth, but this has come to pass.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-13
Acted the Part.

Tess-Yes, Mr.. Crabbe called to see
me last evening. / think he's very
nice.
Miss Chellus-What! He's a perfect
bear.
Tess-Isn't he, though? No matter
how often l threaten to scream he
wouldn't stOp.-Philadelphi Press.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-13

full of nails picked up at one time and
another. each of which is q memento
Of some piece of good luck. Some
girls keep one nail in their pocket until
they find another. Ii you are look
ing for job and pick up nail on
Your way to answer an advertisement
it is Il sure sign You'll get the place
Girls think it is particularly lucky
sign if YOU find nail when out walk
ing with a young man. III let you
guess why."-New York Press.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-13
OPINIONS OF GREAT PAPERS ON IMPORTANT SUBJECTS

nave an unfortunate and dagreeabe remaining
stationary The problem is therefore a serious one: and
while investigations the order of the day, might
worth while to inquire into the which are add
ing 70 the housewives existence multitude of financial
cares The effort to make both was never an
easy one, but for reason which nobody able
to fathom it is difficult to-day than before
Washington Post.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-13
Making a Close Distinction.

Benevolent Party-YOung man, Pm
sorry to see you thus idIing away the
golden hours Of youth. Every time
look out of my parlor window L see
you sitting on this fire hydrant
The Young Man-What's tn matter
with you? What are you givin'
me? ] amt idle when I'm dom moth
ing. I'm a sewer spector-Cleye-
land Plain Dealer