Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-10-13
/ CHAPTER xxx.

OF ubNhlit uiSItllte OF twenty -tAs ~
miles. 1t lies southeast of Molokai a
distance Of about eight miles. The
distance from Honolulu TO the village
of Waikiki is about one hundred
miles. "a
To reach Wailulsu, which is near the
northeastern coast of Mani, we passed
to the south of Molokai, aud there
fore between that island and Lanai.
Kept lookout for this hated place,
aud from the moment we came in
sight Of it until we had passed it, ]
kepta glass leveled at il. scanning the
mountain slopes for signs Of life.
Gordon stood by my side, and 1
pointed out to him the fssure in the
rock through which 1 had reached the
Temple Of the Glistening Rock.
There is one thing that is utterly
surprising" I said to him. ''rhe
night Patua, the fisherman, rowed me
from Kannakakai to Lanai, the dis
tauce seemed enormous. In fact,
from the shores of Molokai, 1 could
not see Lanai at all. Yet now we are
in the channel, about midway between
the two, aud neither seems more than
four miles away. Surely / should
have seen that high mountain for eight
miles"
"Undoubtedly," replied Gordon.
''But the distance is greater than you
think. 1t is probably eight miles from
Mololai to Lanai, between the two
nearest points. But you mustremem-
Der that Kannakaki is not the nearest
point ON Molokai to Lanai. The dis
lance no doubt fourteen to sixteen
miles. When you went there it was
at night. So l do not think there is
much to wonder at"
''No. If your geography is correct,
it clears my mind. l began to fear
that the confounded island really had
some mysterious power in it, and had
moved nearer the other islands"
''It is near enough now," replied
Gordon, savagely, "until we purge it
of some of its monstrosities.
Another thing, Gordon" said.
u fail to note any signs Of violent
eruption. There is nothing to be seen
of any volcanic disturbance now"
HNo, it is probably all over. 1t may
have been very severe, and yet not
leave any trace that you could see
from here. When we get there we
shall find them"
We sailed through Pailolo Strait and
came to anchor in Kahului Bay.
Waikiki is one of the most flourish
ing villages in Hawaii. 1t is situated
on the, bank of small river of the
same name flowing in Kahului Bay,
and is at the eastern end of the Wall
uku Valley. This valley extends
westerly into a high, rugged, noun.
famous region, full of inaccessible
heights and easily overlooked hiding
places. The verdure on the mountain
is thin aud scant, but everything
grows luxuriantly in tho Wailuku
Valley.
In Wailuku the streets are peculiar
in that they take their shape from the
bends OF the river bank or the nearby
mountains, and are winding and
rambling, having apparently no def
mite Direction. There are however, o
few broad, straight roads or avenues,
lined with palms, stretching their
lengths through the best portions Of
the town, often cutting into aud oblit.
Grating for space smaller, winding
street.
The population OF Wailukuis mixed,
and like variety appears in the ar.
chithecture of the place. Most Of the
houses are grass hats and are occu-
pied by natives.
The grass hut of Wsiluku is typical
OF the native abode in all the islands.
It is simply a thatch roof on four
posts, sometimes supplied with walls
OF like material, aud often left open
on all sides. In the open huts the
ROOF comes hearty to the ground at this
sides, thus answering all the purposes
of walls for protection from the rain.
These huts have but one room, and to
this room the entire housekeeping
performances of tho natives are con-
fined, unless, as in great many cases,
most OF their work and eating is done
out Of doors.
Ga some Of the streets are scattered
houses built on lava rock, or wood,
wood being preferred as cooler and
less liable to retain dampness. These
are occupied by Japanese, Portuguese
ald Chinese, who work on large sugar
plantations in the vicinity, and are
usually surrounded by porch.
On the main streets there arc few
really commodious houses, built foI
the most part of coral, and are occu.
pied by the few French and German
residents that Wailuku boasts.
Busthe masterpiece of architecture
in Waikiki is the Wailuku Female
Seminary. which occupies three or
four very fine coral buildings just out
side the town. This seminary is one
of the best establishments in Hawaii.
aad its promises for future usefulness
are rich. It is superbly located on
an inclined plane facing the town,
with the preeipiees of the mountain
range behind them.
We were put ashore in the Aumo's
boats, and proceeded up the Wailuku
River to the town.
This is the first time in my life ]
was ever in this forsaken place, said
Seaeamp, as he strobe along by Cor
don's side. Gordon walked between
Seacamp and me.
- sit isn't forsaken place, replied
Gordon. ut is one Of the best towns
We have"
'Oh, 1 know all about that. It's got
a few decent houses that are occupied
by Frenchmen and Germans, and a
seminary that has few pupils, now
aud then, that learn arithmetic and
grammar and, if there are tourists
here, how to flirt."
'sNonsense, said Gordon. "Lasi
year there were thirty-seyea pupils in
the school, and they reAecs credit on
the institution and on Hawaii. You
are mistaken about this place"
.'But it can't compare with Oahl,
Maui can't"
1T never had the chance" said
Gordon.