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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-26
Timely Topics.
Honolulu, Aug. re, 1899.
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1t is pity that money should be-
wasted in fattening the pot-bellied
fellows who come here to speak
about University education and who
leave the Islands with crude ideas
OF the characters and vices and
morals OF the Hawaiians. 1t is a
pity that the fair name of the Ha-
waiian woman has been stained by
irresponsible Educators" who knew
Hawaii only at Cape Horn or Pau
ahi street. The Islands are only a
speck on the map OF the world
but we see no reason why
it should not be a bright speck.
Dare the Senators and Statesmen
1--WE apologize for using the word)
say that during their Investigations
more immortality and corruption
we're found here than in the country
from which they hailedi We think
not but it is pity that Hawaiians
will throw mud at Hawaiians and
thereby give an excuse for the black
guards who blackguard the hospit-
able nation inhabitipg these fair
isles.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-29
MUSIC.
Hr@aErTaXHEaEaarrENaT

There are doubtless many people who
speak Of the guitar, the banjo, the ~autoharp,
the either and the mandolin without having
any very distinct idea of the various capa-
bilities and capacities OF these different in
struments.
IL would not be possible to discuss the va
rious merits and dement's of these instru-
ments in this column, but a recent article in
n musical magazine anent the guitar has
considerably aroused the interest of many
musicians and therefore it will be toward
the guitar that the thoughts of the musical
community will be directed this week.
Few people realize that the guitar is by
no means an easy instrument to master. In
quiry made Of the various teachers in Omaha
results in the information that mandolin
players are much in excess OF the devotees
OF the guitar, In the first place we have the
authority of Sir John Grove that Berlioz and
Paginini, two great men in musical history,
were guitarists. Schumann though OF using
the guitar as an accompaniment to the Ro-
mama OF his d minor symphony. But find
ing that the tone was too light to answer his
purpose he substituted violins, played pizzi-
cato, or with the strings "plucked' or
picked as distinguished from %"arco,' sig
nifying played with the bow"
A word with regard to the early history
and evolution Of the instrument may not be
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-29
DOCTORS ARE COMPLACENT
Dehy That Influenza il Epidemic in
London or thai Death Rate
is AbnOrmaIIy High.

NEW YORK, Jan. 2S.-A dispatch to the
Herald from London says: During fourteen
weeks 1873 people have died in London from
influenza. Last week the deaths almost
trebled, increasing from eight to twenty,
according to the registrar general. Among
the best known sufferers are Lord Selbornc,
Sir +. Dixon Hartland. Sir Francis Jeune,
Sir John Bridge, Mr.. C. r. Richie and DR..
Morley. In the face of the evidence tina,
influenza is on the increase the doctors per-
sist in maintaining that there is nothing to
rear. They Will not admit that anything
in the shape OF an epidemic prevails. DR..
S~edgewick Saunders, a medical officer of
health for London, said. when interviewed:
Not one-twentieth of the deaths reported
occurred in my district, that is within the
metropolitan area. We have not had such
a healthy year for a long time
But there must be something to account
for the increase in Influenza"
That is a question | am not prepared TO
go into Just now" he said.
Surprising an epidemic were to break out,
Is London prepared to face such an emer,
gency?" ! asked.
Yes he replied. 'In such a case there
would be isolation at once. There is ample
accommodation in the Metropolitan Asylums
boards hospitals, They are splendid insti-
tutions with an admiral system of ambu-
lances. But just now there is no epidemic
and this is just the weather to kill MI
crobes."
DR.. Samuel Fenwick, a West End phy-
stefan, said; THE doctors want a better
name. They put down various ailments as
influenza
SHOULD influenza, or what is called by
that name, become epidemic, what then ?"
we would just have to deal with it as
we have done in past years-just as is done
In New ork-trea patients as we have
done before, let the disease die out"
DR.. Alden Turner said: The increased
death rate last week is easily accounted for.
II Is just the weather when you expect {.
great increase in the number OF deaths. The
present weather is not the cause OF fresh
cases OF influenza. Ever since 1889, when
we had influenza in this country first. we
have had 1t in more or less the same form
each winter, but never slighter than now"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-29

middle Of the last century that e threat
encd to Gust all tho other instruments OF
the period. and TO drive the manufacturer
to the wall. The story Is told of the or
ganlzation OF persons who were engaged
in the manufacture of the harpsichord and
Of tho ingenious device OF one OF them,
kirkman by name, who bought up a lot OF
cheap guitars and gave them away to street
singers, free Of charge. including with the
gift a series OF free lessons so that the
guitar should be known only as a street
instrument. In this way, It is said. the
willy gentleman, who thoroughly understood
the whims and ways of society (of that day.
induced the fair women and the g~allants to
throw aside the guitar. which was nothing
but a vulgar street affair" and to return
to the more exclusive harpsichord.
The Spanish guitar does not compare
favorably with the American guitar. Just
as the Spanish navy was not noted for its
brilliant comparison with the American
navy. Experts say that the instrument OF
Spanish origin and make cannot stand the
climatic changes. The navy found that the
vessels of war could not stand the Dewey"
climate off Manila.
The American guitar has come to stay.
1t will doubtless have a recognized place
among the more legitimate Instruments in
time, and it bids fair to outrank its sisters.
THOMAS j. KELLY.
Miss Julia Officer. piano, KarbaCh block.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-29
Plays and Playera.

Miss Ellen Terry ie q clever banjo player.
Cora Tanner Is now doing a vaudeville
sketch.
Dramatic breakfasts are the latest fads
In the east.
Lewis Morrison has In view a production
OF Alexander the Great for next season.
The theaters and music halls of London
give employment to about 100. 900 persons.
Louise Beaudet will play the title role in
Mile. Fiji" at the Mania titan theater, New
York.
N. c. Goodwin's next production will be
Clyde Fftch's new drama, THE Cowboy and
the Lady,
Smyth and Rice have decided to produce
Willie Golfers new comedy, "Mr. Smooth"
late In the present season.
1t Is said more plays are written with the
hope OF fitting John Drew than any other
actor on the American stage.
There has never been q greater hit at the
New York Lyceum than "T%relawny Of the
Wells" now in its third mouth.
Edna May is III with the grip In London.
Jessie Carlisle is playing her part In THE
Belle of New York. at the Shaftesbury
theater.
John Philip Sousa has been engaged 70
write the music for Klaw and changers
new extravaganza, Christ; or. The Wonder,
full Lamb"
Sol Smith Russell has offered Charles
Klein, the author Of Hon. John Grigsby,"
SIS, 600 for the play in lieu Of royalties. Tho
offer has been declined.
klaw and Erlanger declare that Jack and
the Beanstalk,' r. A. Barnett extravaganza,
Ia one Of the best pieces of theatrical prop.
erty ever owned by them
Alice E. Ives has written a new play deal
ing with New York society. She has put
the finishing touches also to a new romantic
drama with a male star part.
Tho nraditorc ns Thnpn,. n Sa,hro,I.o 800,
last Thursday in New York. Bankruptcy
schedules showed liabilities of $S9, O75, while
a scarf pin was the only asset. Rudolph
Talughtan was made trustee Of the asset.
Nat Goodwin is trying to arrange for a
London opening. Should Charles Frohman
become manager of any Of the London
houses he is negotiating with, it is probable
Mr.. Goodwin will be his opening attraction.
Charles Frohman last week arranged with
David BelastO to postpone the production Of
a new play OF his own which he intended to
produce next season and to continue Mrs.
Carter in "Zaza" all through the season OF
1899 1900.
al the foot of Santiago peak, in California,
fifteen miles from a town or railway. She
is an enthusiastic farmer. Her herd of
shorthorns numbers over 400, and she has @
singularly well proportioned flock of Angora
goats.
Yyette Guilbert has not been successful in
st. Petersburg. She sang at an out the
way theater and did not draw. The stock
actors of the house went on strike for theil
pay and Yyette volunteered to furnish the
whole evenings entertainment. She sang
for nearly four hours, but it was too much
of a good thing and the theater closed the
next day.
Christine Nilsson recently visited her ma
tive village. She first went to the little
home of her father, called Snugge, and babe
all the neighborhood to a grand entertain
meat. Cottlosa, another village was her next
destination, and there she put up at the
inn, where forty-five years ago she had sung,
a barefooted child, for pennies from the
passers by.
The shoe sale of the year commences at
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-29
Purpose il to Draw Into One Organ
ixRtion Educated and wealthy
No Military Element.

HAVANA, Jan. 2S.-Dr. Castillo is going
to Remedies in order to confer with Gen
eral Maxine Gomez regarding the formation
OF the projected Cuban independence party.
The plan which has been discussed at small
meetings here Of notable Cubans has one
idea, the termination of the military occu-
patton of the island as soon as possible.
The Spaniards have been invited to join in
the movement and will be given proportions
ate representation on the committees. The
organization Of the new party will be begun
Immediately in the different towns of the
island. TIL general purpose is to draw into
the party the educated and wealthy and not
to allow the military element TO control it.
No specific time is thought Of for the end
OF the American provisional government
and it will prepare the Cuban people for
taking up self-government.
There are now twenty-seven military post
offices in operation in Crha. Instructions
have been given to the American postmasters
to work n conjunction with the former
Spanish postmasters. None of these have
been removed. They have all been informed
that they may continue their labors and
that the United States is responsible for
their salaries from January 1. The Spanish
postmasters, with very few exceptions, took
the oath Of allegiance to the United States
and not one of them has been relocated to
a secondary position. Money order and
registry departments are operative in all
the public and military stations.
The military administration has had no
communication with the Cuban commanders
regarding the question of pay, but Governor
General Brooke is in a position to learn
quickly the purposes of any considerable
norton nf fha ry,y Tho v,an L.. 49,.
the Cubans will accept the situation after
complaining a little or a good deal and then
disintegrate. Generals Wilson, Davis, Bates
and Lee, department governors, having been
in communication with the governor general
regarding the possibility Of the disconnected
taking to brigandage, will know what to do
in such an event. That a few small groups
will take to the woods Is quite probable,
but that numerous bands will follow this
course is quite likely.
1t is reported that a quantity Of dressed
beef brought here by the United States
transport Michigan and hung up on the
docks last night was found in a Shiny con-
dition this morning. 1t is also reported
that a quantity of canned beef which has
been Issued to Cuban sufferers was canned
for the Japanese army in the japan china
war.
Tn customs receipts today were s49, 900.
The receipts yesterday were SAG, 900. The
gross receipts for January, including today,
are $124 900, and Collector Bliss expects to
reach $500 900 with the end Of the month.
This would be at the rate of 81, 900, 900 a year
more than Spain collected annually during
the last twelve years of its regime under
a tariff 60 per cent less. These figures
give an idea of the extent of the Spanish
official peculation.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-29
Coming Events,

Ezra Kendall, considered by the eastern
press to be the greatest monologue artist
before the public, heads this weeks Creigh-
ton-Orpheum bill. Kendall is the highest
salarled artist in the vaudeville profession.
For years prior to his entry into vaudeville
he was the comedy star of several big met
ropolltan extravaganzas, as we'll as the star
or the farce comedy "A Pair Of Kids"
Another promised feature is the act of
Clement cambridge, Pillar NORM and Rose
Eytinge. 1t is a one act comedy of Augustus
Thomas, entitled That Overcoat," and is
said to be full of intense comedy situations
and bright, witty dialogue. Clement Balm
bridge will be remembered for his excellent
work as the star in Alabama" Augustus
Thomas famous southern comedy drama.
Pillar NORM has long held the distinction of
being a great female pantomimist. Since
coming to America from France she has
essayed the role OF a comedienne with sue
cess. The older generation all know Rose
Eytinge, who not so long ago was one of
the country's foremost actresses and stage
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-29
BANKS NOT TO COLLECT TAXES
General Brooke Decides to Secure
. Them Through Local Bureaus
In Cubn.

HAVANA, Jan. 2S.-The Spanish bank
VIII not collect any more taxes in Cuba.
Major General Brooke, governor general of
the island, received information last night
from Washington that the tax collection was
left to his discretion. The bank Is still,
under the orders of January Z, authorized to
collect taxes, but orders resembling the con-
tract will be issued.
General Brooke is engaged in a careful
examination of the back taxes and will use
his discretion in the matter OF their remis-
sion. While there is no information forth
coming as to what he will do in the matter
there is no doubt the general will remit all
taxes prior to December 81, 1898. The mat
taxes during the year 1899 is being most
carefully considered. The Spanish assess
ments are not reliable and properties today
are in some cases worth less than formerly.
There are indications that new assessments
Will be made this year and that taxes will
be collected through provincial bureaus,
which are to be established under the Cuban
Treasury department: Such bureaus can be
established within ten days and will be in
no way offensive to the people.
The rations for the Cubans in the hands
Of the military authorities are only sufficient
to last ten days more. Large acquisitions
were made yesterday for a further supply,
including condensed milk and canned soups
for the sick, as well as an increased allow
ance of rice. The military authorities are
wisely forestalling the possible future neces-
sity for press censorship by giving words
of good advice to the newspapers here.
About 450 Cubans are waiting repatriation
at Key West. General Brooke is convinced
that work is awaiting them here and that
he will be granted permission to bring them
here.
Major General Leonard Wood will pro-
coed to Santiago de Cuba at the first oppor-
tunity next week.
General Brooke last night attended a ball
in honor of Emperor Williams birthday at
the residence Of the German consul, DR..
Falcke.
EnhrIlary rhnn L NJ nnnA...iuIAI,a
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-29
GOMEZ MAY COME TO WASHINGTON
Desires to Have a Conference with
President Mckinley.

NEW YORK, Jan. 2S.-A special from
Washington says: General Maxine Gomez
may come to Washington. The suggestion
has been made that a meeting between the
president and General Gomez will be of great
benefit. General Gomez wishes to come.
His desire has been communicated to a
United States senator who visited Cuba a
year ago. The communication was made to
this senator in the hope that he might find
some way of bringing about the visit.
Senior Quesada, the head of the Cuban
organization in Washington, has started for
Havana. His destin ton is the interior of
the island. Further than that Senior Quesada
goes on an important mission to Gomez the
Cubans will not say, but 1t is believed to be
in connection with the visit.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-29

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 2s.-Henry W. Sebastian,
president OF the st. Louis Bridge e. Iron
company, has been appointed receiver OF The
Elevator company OF this city
which made an assignment today. The ele-
vator, which Is one OF the largest and best
In the city, hes a capacity Of 1,5OO, 600
bushels. No figures are given to show the
extent OF the liabilities and assets. Tn.
Elevator company has u capital
stock OF $3.50, 900, with a bonded indebtedness
OF $500, 900, and a floating debt OF SIS. 900.
For some time past a heavy judgment has
been hanging over the company, and this,
with some other troubles, has caused the
action taken today. Receiver Sebastian
qualified and filed q bond Of SIS. 900.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-29

industrial and other capital. He was con-
nected with the organization Of the glucose
combination and it has been rumored fire.
quently during the last few weeks that his
presence in this city was partly due to the
much talked of sugar-glucose combine. On
other occasions Mr.. Mayer has been ques-
toned in this regard, but he has definitely
refused to deny or confirm the reports. The
sugar interests recently made denials that
such a combine was under consideration, but
this by no means settled the rumors that
negotiations were under way. Both sugar
and glucose were strong on the stock mar
ket today.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-29
WOOD IS TO SUCCEED BROOKE
ReDOr That the Present Governor
General In. to Return Feb
ruRry 1.

NEW YORK, Jan. 2S.-A special from
Washington says: 1t is announced on ex-
cellent authority that the president has
decided to remove General Brooke, military
governor OF Cuba, and appoint General
Leonard Wood in his place, The change
is to take place February /. General Will
son Is reported to be scheduled for second
in command.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-29
COMBINATION OF TWO TRUSTS
RumOr That the Sugar and Glucose
Interests Are About to Join
Hands.

NEW YORK, Jan. 2S.-Levy Mayer OF
Chicago, who, according to a dispatch from
Peoria, ILL.,, is in this city to conduct nego-
~tiations for a combine between the Glucose
and the American Sugar Refining interests,
said today: II must absolutely refuse to
discuss the matter. / have nothing to say
regarding that dispatch" Mr.. Mayer has
been in this city frequently during the past
few weeks and has been associated with
several of the recent large combinations OF
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-29

beauties. She was last season a member 81
Mckee Rankin and Wilton Lackaye's stock
company, which included such artists as
Nance O'Neil, Burr Mcintosh, Alice Evans,
Washington Melville, Mckee Rankin and
Wilton Lackaye, and Mrs. John T. Raymond,
widow OF the celebrated actor OF that name.
Harrigan, the tramp ~juggler, is said to be the
most adept in the line of jugglery. His work
In tramp makeup Is simply designed TO aid
him to blend the act with comedy.
Al and Mamie Anderson are colored dane
ers and singers. They are also seen In an
originality, THE Coon and the Cherub." z.
G.. Shorts is known as the king of the banjo.
He plays classic music and executes on the
instrument in all manner of poses. Clayto
and Clarice are two Juvenile performers who
sing, dance and play musical instruments
and do character change work. Mazuz and
Mazut enact an act called the brakeman
and the tramp and in it they have an excel
lent vehicle for considerable comedy aero
batic work.
To all lovers OF classic drama a treat of
unusual magnitude Is assured in the coming
production OF Goethe's Faust" as pre-
scented by Lewis Morrison and his COM
pany this afternoon and evening at Boyd's
theater. This will be the last opportunity
local pay-goers will have to witness this
decentralization with Morrison in his original
creation of "Mephisto." Never in the his
tory of this romance has 1t been presented
in as effective and elaborate a manner as
now. A complete new vestment Of scenery,
electrical effects, ingenious mechanisms and
costumes have been given the production.
making it in fact an entirely new Faust,
Among the new stars that have appeared
In the theatrical armament during the past
season and have by their artistic achieve
ments literally wrested favorable recogni-
tion from the public, is Blanche Walsh. who
Is starring with Melbourne Mcdowell in the
Sardou repertoire made famous by the late
Fanny Davenport. Miss Walsh is well
known on the American stage. has success
fully appeared in many pieces and played a
wide diversity of characters, but Until quite
recently has never occupied a high stellar
position.
In company with Mr.. Melbourne
Mcdowell. Miss Walsh will be at the Boyd
Thursday and Saturday nights in LA
Tosca," and Friday night and Saturday
matinee In Fedora"
Under the direction Of Prof. Willard Cham
bers the Parish Aid society OF All Saints
church will produce at Chambers academy.
Creighton theater building, on Friday even
ing, February 8, the Creole ragtime opera,
"Cindy's Wedding" in which a large num-
Der OF the young people OF the church will
participate. Scenes will be introduced from
Romeo and Juliet" and "Cavslleria Rusti-
cana" with new ragtime solos and choruses.
A number Of new and catchy specialties will
be given and dancing will follow the enter
tainment.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-29

MANILA, Jan. 2S,-The British frst-class
battleship Centurion, flagship Of the vice ad-
miral, commander-in-chief on the China sta
ton, has arrived here.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-29
HOTELS.
EDUCATIONAL.
BROWNELL HALL

One of the best educational institutions
for young women and girls in the west.
Collegiate, Preparatory and Primary De-
partments. Every advantage offered. Ap-
ply for information, cor 10th and Worth
SITS, or to tho principal. Mrs. L.. II.
UPTON.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-29

One OF the events Of the week In local
theatrical circles was the professional debut
Of the two little Council Bluffs girls, Francis
McMillen, aged ., and Margaret Stephan,
aged 8, which took place at the Creighton
Orpheum theater on Wednesday afternoon
before the largest and most fashionable mid
week matinee audience that has attended the
theater since its opening. Their initial APP
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-29

The shoe sale of the year commences al
7. T. Cartwright & Co.'s Wednesday.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-29
CUBAN INDEPENDENCE PARTY

Miss Julia Officer, piano. Karbach block.