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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-11-20
CORRESPONDENTS
A oriticizing Thespian.

Ed. The INDEPENDENT
The Opera House on Saturday
presented (previous to the rising OF
the curtain) one OF the hest dressed
and largest houses that has ever
been seen 10 Honolulu. The ele-
gsnce OF the costumes, the flashing
jewels, the snowy necks and the
charming faces Of the ladies seen
even under the miserable light OF
the electric light service rendered
it sight worthy OF admiration and
memory.
The advertised attraction was La
Belle Helene by Offenbach, and in
Europe and the States is considered
one OF the most attractive by that
great artist in opera bouffe.
And Col. Thompson be he ever 80
anxious to reach or overreach the
almighty dollar, must admit that
the Honolulu public to the fullest
did all to render the occasion a
financial success. But what did they
getl The opening chorus was weak,
unbalanced aud half tone fat.
The five act opera was cut down
to three acts. The actual time of rem
dition WAS ono hour fifty-fve minutes
from that deduct tedious wait OF
twenty-five minutes to allow the un-
fortunate younger persons time to
get on their tights and cheese cloth
hangngs aud another wait of ten
minutes, aud you get La Belle Helene
jammed into hour twenty minutes,
and those who sat it out thank
ed God when it was over. To have
seen the opera with Aimee in all her
richness OF voice, grand costumes,
form and vivacity with Paris who
foilled the Belle as the handsomsst
aud best dressy man in Athens was
one thing but to sea Saturdays show
left very unpleasant impression.
What was the matter with Miss
Stanton any how, was she sick or
sorry, her voice never reached even
the compass or volumne of parlor
concert. Her articulation wa, rapid
and inaudib'e. Where we're the
costumes OF Helen OF Troy. the
Beauty of The World9 They really
we're out OF sight. The sparkling
music was conspicuous by it's absence
aud the plot was 30 murdered that
when the curtain went down before
10 p. m, the audience said what lie
it2 and som one answered rot.
The only hit suggestive was the
chorus. you're not in it, aud that was
no idle dream.
The burlerque part was so stale
that the old jokes could not reach
the foot lights from the stage. The
songs had gray boards on them; The
twelve poor Amszons must have
thanked the management for the
cheese cloth haugings, otherwise
they might have been arrested for
having no whsle means OF support.
Oh! you, who have seen Kiralfy's
Amazons. Give us rest.
Col. Thompson may learn ere he
leaves this jay town that Honolulu
will literally support first-class
show, but will severely resent any
imposition on their confidence. The
general opinion on Saturday night
was that it was an Orpheum show at
four times the price. THEsPrAN.
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was no possible chance for a re-
covery.
The remains we're taken to the
undertaking parlors, OF e. A. Will
lisms, aud this morning conveyed
to his residence on Young street,
fran which place the funeral took
place this afternoon. The interment
will be in thu Kawaiahao cemetery.
Lumaheihsi, who was the eldest
brother OF Captain Robert Parker
Waipa, aud cousin to Hon. Samuel
Parker, was about 65 years of age.
He was one of the finest specimens
OF the Hawaiian OF the olden days.
He was man of magnificent physic,
robust and powerful, a horseman
who had no equal in the Islands,
whether while throwing the lasso or
breaking in a young horse, a jolly
companion, kind and good natured
and always welcomed where his gem
ial features and his merry laughter
sounded. He was an officer OF the
staff OF the late King Kalakaua
with the rank OF Major, and at one
time served as Deputy Sheriff for
Honokaa.
For several months he had resided
in Honolulu with the Princes to
whom he had transferred the loyalty
he always entertained for their illus
trious uncle.
The deceased leaves wife and
young daughter.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-11-20
TONIGHT!
THE ORPHEUM
Family Theatre.

The Great Comedy Farce,
"ROOMS TO LET"
Farewell Week of the Favorites,
RAND, BYRON and RAND,
In Their Original Acrobatic
Comedy Sketch,
"THE AWKWARD SQUAD"
The Prince of Ragtime Comedians,
JACKSON HEARDE aud
HIS HAWAIIAN BABIES in
THE CAKE, WALKING DREAM
Last Week of
JULIA BYRON,
In Catchy Songs.
The World Famous Ventriloquist
j. W WINTON and McGINTY,
Introducing New and Novel
Figures.
The Dramatic Sketch Artists,
BOGGS and HAEW ARD,
In an Original Sketch.
Ror Office onens ar IN a Y. Phone FAC.
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Died.

WAIpA-At Honolulu, November
10, 1899, from fall from his horse,
W. P, Lumaheihei Waipa, aged 65.
The funeral will be held at 2 p. m.
ia. day from the residence of his
widow, on Young street, Friends
are invited to attend.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-11-20

Capt. Paul Smith was entertained
at farewell dinner on Saturday
evening by the officers # the NC. H.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-11-20

Fred. Harrison has commenced
work on the foundations OF the
handsome Hackfeld building.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-11-20

Rooms to Let" at the Orpheum
tonight. Go and enquire and study
the new bill.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-11-20

j. T. Stacker, editor OF the Hilo
Herald, is reported as sick from
Malarial fever.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-11-20

The Planters Association are il
session to-day.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-11-20

- Quite large attendance gathered
at the reception OF Bishop Willis on
Saturday afternoon, and a very
pleasant time was enjoyed by all
present.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-11-20

The Sons OF St. George will meet
this evening for the nomination Of
officers.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-11-20

Don't fail to ring up Telephone
444, American Messenger Service, If
you have any messages or packages
to deliver.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-11-20

Do we have. holiday on Thanks
giving Dayi
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-11-20

The transport Solace arrived yes
terday with more troops for Manila
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-11-20

The LeonId display at Vii, was
as marked a failure as 10 Honolulu.
Nebulosity was too much for the
nebulB
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-11-20

Furnished room to let at No. 8
Garden Lane.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-11-20

Hilo has Chinese paper. Pro-
gressive Hilo.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-11-20

The Amateur Orchestra and
special chorus rehearse at the Y. M.
G. A. this evening, the music to be
sung at the Leper's Merry Christ
mas concert on December 9Th.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-11-20
LOCAL AND eENERAn NEWS

Orpheum tonight.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-11-20

The funeral OF he late DR.. Nc
Wayne yesterday from the Masonic
Temple was an impressive one. The
pail bearers were: Hon. Cecil Brown,
DR.. &. B. Cooper, DR.. Geo. Herbert,
DR.. G. l.. .Garvin, DR.. G. w. Burgess
and Messrs, G. II. Robertson, Geo.
@. Ross aud Paul Muhlsudorf
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-11-20

The widow of the late lawyer W.
l.. Hulokahiki, who was the oldest
Hawaiian member Of tho Bar, died
suddenly last evaning at the resi-
dence II Mrs. Kamakaia, on Nuuanu
avenue The Deceased had attended
church and shortly after entering
her friends house she was taken i'll
and died. The cause of death was
heart failure. The deceased was
about 80 years of age and was
sister Of the Hon. E. Kekoa Of Hilo.
The funeral will take place this
afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-18
EDUCATING OUR BOYS.
A Matter of Interest for Parents in
Georgetown University.

At this season Of the year parents are
filled with solicitude for the proper edu-
cation OF their sons. Where shall we
send them? There is much 20 be con-
sidered, especially in this nineteenth go-
ahead century. There are many most
excellent seats Of learning claiming their
attention, all most efficiently equipped
with teachers Versed In the various
branches OF science. Many are. however.
deficient In what 10 these times Is alb
horred by young America-yiz.: Discipline.
This IS what is needed In OUr nation.
Liberty and license are too often con-
founded. Where can all the requirements
for practical and scientific education be
found is the question?
In the capital Of our great country Is
the ancient and time-honOred Institution
of Georgetown University, under the
management Of the Fathers OF the So
ciety Of Jesus. AS college. IL was
founded in l7SS, the medical department
In 1851, and the law department in 1870.
SO II viii be seen the institution is over
hundred years old. 1t row has over
hundred professors and seven hundred
students. Each department Is thoroughly
equipped with eminent men OF the various
professions. Last year the Degree OF
LII. d. was conferred by the university
upon Rear-Admiral w. 5. Schley. United
States navy; Rear-Admlral George w
Melville, United States navy; Major
General Joseph Wheeler. United States
Volunteers. and Hon. Bourke Cochran.
The college buildings are among the
handsomest in this country. the situation
elevated and healthy. while the oppor.
tunites furnished can hardly be over.
estimated, established, as the institution
Is, at the seat OF our government, hayinl
an unparalleled educational equipment
In It's great scientific collections and II.
braries. BY the authority OF Congress al
such facilities for research and illustra.
ton In the governmental collections are
made accessible 10 the scientific investi
gators and students OF higher learning
In the District of Columbia.
The examination for admission TO the
college will begin on September 18th. ane
the formal opening OF the schools will b.
on Wednesday, September 18th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-18
AN EXCLUSIVELY NEGRO TOWN.
Ii il Duly IncorpOrnted-AnI interest
ing Experiment.

BIRMINGHAM, ALA. August IA
special to the Age-Herald from Admission,
Ala, says:
By unanimous vote Of 90 per cent. OF the
registered voters, Hobson city decided
yesterday to be the most unique city in
the United States. in that # Will be the
only exclusively negro town in the coun-
try To-day's election was by order of
the Probate Court, to decide whether or
not the town should be incorporated. In
corporation was carried unanimously, not
single vote being cast against it.
The town is located three miles from
Admission, and has population If 400 (all
negroes), and contains 100 houses, three
churches, a school-house, several stores,
and no saloon.
At yesterdays election the entire town
turned out, the males to vote. the females
TO see that they voted right. and not
drop Of whiskey or the least disorder was
in evidence.
Following the incorporation will be the
most unique experiment i'm town-govern-
ing ever made in Alabama. Within five
DAYS a municipal election viii be ordered
and the negroes will select city officials,
every one of whom viii be colored. Upon
the experiment hinges the question Of the
negroes ability TO govern their own peo-
PIE.
The star voter yesterday was Clay Snow.
a very black negro. who is the towns
oldest inhabitant. The negroes insist that
they will govern themselves wisely and
well. and the experiment will be watch
ed with much interest in Alabama.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-18
poTETOURT PREsBYTERIANs.
They Have n Most Enjoyable Gather
ing mt EincastIe.

FINCASTLE, VA, August 11.-(Special)
The three Presbyterian congregations OF
the f'incastle, Mount Union, and Amster-
dam churches enjoyed social gathering
and reunion yesterday on the grounds
OF the manse. There was a large atten-
dance, and the occasion afforded plea
sure for all. AT 3 p. NJ. the mem
bers and invited guests began to assem-
Bile, and It was not long before the little
groups Of botn young and old which
dotted the lawn gave evidence that
everybody was at home and happy. The
children, especially, led by some OF the
young ladies', had a splendid time, and
the cup OF joy seemed TO be running over
alike tor both.
During the height of the social plea
sures Ii was announced that an address
would be delivered by Mr.. Frank T.
Glasgow. The crowd came together and
found pleasure i'm an excellent address,
Mr.. Glasgow placed in review before his
audience a partial history of the Fin
castle church, dating from the war,
which, he said, was as far back as he
could go. He reminded his hearers OF the
splendid preaching and faithful work or
Mr.. Grasty, who was pastor when the
war broke out; the long service OF Mr..
Houston, who was loved and honored
who was now present. Mr. Shive, and
lastly, Mr.. j. NJ. Holiday, the present
esteemed pastor. His speech was pune
tuated with a number of anecdotes
and Incidents Of the past, which brought
back many pleasant memories. Mr.. Glas-
gov was forced TO close for the want
of time. A magnificent feast was then
spread and all partook most literally of it,.
During the exercises, though no sub
scription was called for, it was under
stood that any one who wished could
make a free will Offering, and it was an
nounced at the close that so had been
contributed.
From the grounds, the audience, after
supper, repaired to the Presbyterian
church, where, according TO appointment,
the Rev. z. c. Clark was to occupy the
pulpit. Mr. Clark took for his text the
18th verse of the tenth chapter of Eccles-
tastes. and delivered a most practical and
instructive sermon.
The Rev. James Spencer. of st. Louis,
who Is visiting his father and other rela-
tives here, preached in the Presbyterian
church last Sabbath morning and eve
ming, and was present 20 enjoy the plea
sures of the day and a reunion with his
many friends.
Mr. Clark is the pastor of the church
at Bueheld. On account of sickness in
his family he had to return home to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-18
ON TIE APPOMATT0X.
NEWS NOTES GATHERED IN THE
COCKADE CITY.
A TRAMP GAVE MUCH TROUBLE,
But Was Brought fo Terms by "a
Wntchman-COntra for n Large
Quantity of Standing Timber-Wiil
he Compromised-Brie

PETERSBURG, VA, August T.-(Spe-
cial.)--Mr. John Russell Hopkins. a we'll
known and nighly-respected citizen, died
at the residence of his mother, Mrs. Sarah
NJ. Hopkins, on Franklin street, this
morning. He was % years Of age the
only surviving son of his mother, and was
employed by the Atlantic-Coast Line Rail-
read Company as telegraph operator at
the Union Depot In this city. Deceased
was a native of Petersburg, and was ex-
ceedingly popular here. While his health
had been delicate for some time, his Ill
ness was only of several days duration.
Mr.. James NJ. Young. private watch
man for the Atlantic-Coast Line at Agree
Siding. near this city, had some trouble
with a tramp at that place last night.
The hobo. who had several pairs OF shoes
in his possession, attempted to board a
freight train. when he was called OF.
The tramp showed fight, but fed after the
officer had drawn and snapped his pistol
at him. The fellow got away, af er drop
ping some of the sh es, which are be-
Leved to have been stolen.
A New Jersey firm has contracted FOR
the purchase of large quantity Of stand
ing timber near Petersburg, suitable for
use as piles. The trees are TO be cut
and shipped 10 various points as needed,
ard it is said the contract called for 5000
worth of timber
There will be several good races at the
New Market course. near this city. to-
morrow afternoon. under the auspices OF
gentlemen of Petersburg, sui able prz,s
10 be awarded the victors. The first race
will be a gentleman's road racial Pc
tersburg horses: the second. a free-for-all
trottIng race; third and fourth. running
races. between Petersburg, Richmond, and
Lynchburg horses.
It is understood that the troubles be-
tween the New York street-pavers and
p. J. Reynolds, the sub-contractor who
brought them here, will be settled by
compromise
The Sycamore Washington-street and
Blandford divisions Of the new street rail-
way were formally opened TO the public
this afternoon, and hrst-class servica IS
given. The south Sycamore ard Halifax
street lines are nearly ready for service.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-18

stoned a fourth-class postmaster at Ar
Changes have been made in star mail
schedules as follows in Virginia
Bailey's CROSSROADS TO Barcrolt-
Leave Bailey's CROSSROADS daily except
Sunday in time to connect with man
trains at Barcroft, east and west. due
from to 9:4O A. Nj. Return Immediately
on the receipt of mail. running 'lihe
each way not to exceed 20 minutes.
Lincolnia to Bush Hill station IN OF
Leave Lincolnia daily except sunday III
time TO connect with mail trains at BUSH
Hin Station, north and south, que from
745 TO S17 A. NJ. Return Immediately Oh
the receipt of mail. Running time each
way not to exceed p minutes.
Fancy Gap to Cabell-Leave Fancy gap
daily except Sunday \. NJ, arrive Cabsll
by $3.50 A. NJ; leave Cabell daily except
Sunday 10 \. NJ, arrive Fancy Gap by
1850 A. NJ
Forge Tuesday, Thursday. and Saturday
I A. NJ, arrive Cassel by $3.50 A. NJ; leave
Cassel Tuesday, Thursday, and saturday
II NJ, arrive Mayo Forge by 2:SO +; NJ.
Epperly 10 Floyd-Leave Epperly daily
except Sunday a. NJ, arrive Floyd by
9 A. NJ; leave Floyd daily except sunday
$3.50 A. NJ, arrive Epperly by l2;S0 T.. NJ.
Dory TO Wakefield Stati0n-Leave Dory
daily except Sunday a. NJ, arrive Wake
held station by II A. NJ; leave Wakefield
Station daily except Sunday n:3O \. NJ,
arrive Dory by 2:So =. NJ
Pelton to Diibeck-Leave Pelton Tues
day. Thursday, and Saturday 10 p. NJ,
arrive Dibeck by 2:l0 y. NJ; leave Dill
beck Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
after arrival OF mail from Waterlick but
not later than 4IO Z. NJ, arrive Peiton
IN hour.
Locust Creek TO Willowbrook-Leave
Locust Creek Tuesday. Thursday. and
Saturday a:30 T. NJ. arrive Willowbrook
by $50 T. NJ: leave Willowbrook Tuesday,
Thursday, and Saturday 5:l5 Il. NJ, ar
rive Locust Creek by Gas =. Nj.
Joseph TO Nance-Lcaye Joseph daily
except Sunday $40 p. NJ. arrive Vance
by $40 u. Nj; leave Vance daily except
Sunday $40 p. M, arrive Joseph by 7:2o
r. NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-18
MAsONs TO HONOR HIM.
Preparations for Observing the An
niyersury of WashingtOn's Death.

ALEXANDRIA. VA, August l7.-(Spe-
cial)-The local Masonic lodges are
steadily preparing for the centennial OBJ
seryance 10 be teld in this city and at
Mt Vernon December the 18th and 18th
next I'm cOmmemoration of the death OF
General George Washington. Judge r. F.
y. Duke. Jr, State Grand Master of Ma
sons. and Colonel X. Kemper, of the
Centennial Committee, have examined
the public halls in the city, and decided
on Lannon's OperaHouse as the best
pace for holding the sessions Of the
State Grand Lodge. The first meeting
will be held on December 18th at T. NJ
On tomorrow night at 1880 a meeting OF
the Joint committee representing Andrew
jackson and Alexandria Washington
lodges will be held when the local part
of the programme will be looked after
The programme. as tentatively settled.
includes the assembling OF the Grand
Lodge of the State OF Virginia in this
city on December 18th. Early next morn
ing. the centennial of Washington's death,
the Virginia Grand Lodge Of Masons, ac-
companied by the AleXandria-Wash
Lodge. Of which Washington was first
master: Lodge No. T. Of Fredericksburg
Va. I'm which Washington was a Mason;
Federal Lodge, of Washington, ID. c..
and representative Masons from all over
the world. will proceed to Mt Vernon.
and there. as nearly as possible. will du-
plicate the funeral services Of December
lS 1899. Appropriate Masonic ceremonies
will also take place at the tomb. in which
the remains OF General Washington now
repOse. 1t Is expected that the President
Of the United States will conclude the
exercises at Mt. Vernon with short ad-
dress. After this the Grand Lodge OF Ma
sons OF the State OF Virginia win proceed
10 the capital city OF our nation, where
a banquet will be given by the Grand
Lodge OF Masons In honor of the distin-
guished guests present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-18
CHASE CITY HAPPENINGS.
Much building Going On-Good
Crops-PersonaI Points.

CrOps-PersOnal Points.
CHASE CITY, VA. August H--(Spe-
cial)-This is a month Of leisure in the
country, and picnics. visiting, and pro-
tracted meetings are the order of the day
There is an advance I'm town property
lere. Several sales have been made Ie-
Gently, and various improvements are in
prospect The demand for medium-siZed
dwellings exceeds the supply. and there
are none for rent.
Prospects for a good corn crop now
practically made were never more favor
able Much OF the new crop of tobacco
IS already in the market, and prices rule
high.
No petitions i'm bankruptcy have been
filed in this county, and Referee Walker
has resigned.
Mrs. Ruth woodward. wife Of Mr. j. T.
woodward, formerly of Huntington. w.
Va, died this week. after a protracted
pulmonary illness. She was most esti-
mable lady, and greatly beloved. She
was the daughter of Mr.. Senie H. Saun-
ders, of this place.
DR.. c. W. Walker the Oldest physician
in this section. was taken violently Ill
yesterday. Drs Baptist, Bunnell. Greg
Dry, and Saunders gave him prompt at
tention. and he is now on the way TO
recovery.
Mr.. Charles Meigs Boswell, of the Abe
marie Paper Company, Is recreating here
with his wife and little boy, at their sum
Boarding-houses and hotels are well
filed, but room is always found for new
arrivals. Among those now here are
Rev T. r. Wexford and Ed. NJ Holt, Of
oxford; Captain J. =. Jordon, OF Dan
Vile; II. p. Strause, Of Greenville, ~ c.,
and numerous others from all parts Of
the country.