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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-04-21
DRY EARTH.

The present unhealthy state of
sanitary conditions in Honolulu has
caused great alarm among the peo-
pie who are daily facing the bills of
doctors or undertakers. The main
cause of the sickness is the bright
full condition of the private sewers
and privies. The following dipping
from a Hongkong paper-from a
city where similar conditions exist
should be of interest to the COM
munity:
In private houses where dry earth
has been used it has invariably been
found to be decided improvement
upon the use of disinfectants. The
earth not only prevents all unpleas-
ant odours from arising from the
bathrooms, but renders the handling
OF the night soil much less obnox-
ious and at the same time transforms
it into valuable and non-danger-
GUS manure which can be used with
perfect safety and freedom from Of
fence to the nostrils of the most de-
licate lady in either the flower or
vegetable garden. To those of our
readers who doubt our assertions
we can only say give the system a
fair trial. 1t has been scoffed at in
its early days by sanitary authorities
and unbelievers in England fire.
quently, but when once induced to
make trial of the system for them
selves the verdict has invariably
been in its favour.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-04-21
An Unfortunate Mlsapprehension

A story OF Lord Russell of Killo-
wen, as told by himself, shows how
risky thing it may be, after all, for
prisoner to speak in his own de-
Tense. One such, who seemed to be
really making out his innocence, the
lord chief justice, who had missed a
mumbled word, interrupted with the
question, "What did you say-What
was your last sentence?" "Three
months, my lord" said the crest
fallen prisoner pleader. 1t is hardly
necessary to add that the lord chief
justice forgot the admission or re-
membered it only in the prisoners
favor when that particular sentence
had to be passed.-London academy.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-04-21
THE pAGo PAGo CONTRACT.

The United States Transport scin-
dia to Be Sent to Samoa to Guard
the Station.
Since the outbreak of war in Sa
moa the threatening attitude of the
natives toward the white population
has given the contractors for the
Pago- Pago coaling station a good
deal of anxiety, Messrs Healy, Tib-
bits g. Co., whose contract for the
erection Of a wharf, coaling shede,
etc, involves an outlay OF some
100000, we're naturally concerned
for the safety Of their men and pro-
perty. The firm has recently chart
cred the British iron ship Cardigan
Castle to take some 1900 tons of ma
terial to Samoa, and forty skilled
mechanics are to be sent to carry
out the work. The United States
armed collier Abarends is to be dis
patched from the East with the
steel piling for the wharf, but as she
cannot arrive at Pago-Pago within
less than month after the contrac-
tors party, there was pleasant pro-
spect of the whole outfit being OK
posed TO the ravages of the Tutuila
natives, who have the reputation Of
being the fercest in the whole
group. Healy, Tibbits g. Co. being
naturally DESTROYS Of carrying on
their business in peaceful way
for war on small scale was not in
cluded in the specifications of their
contrac,-made representations to
washington. Though the Philadel-
phia is at Apia, it is hardly likely
that she could be spared from hel
important diplomatic work at this
central port to protect the contrac-
tors at Pago-Pago, some seventy
miles away.
However, the news which came
yesterday lifted weight of trouble
from the contractors brows. The
naval authorities have decided tt
dispatch the armed transport Sciu
dia with load of coal to Samoa
aud incidentally, while lying in Page
| Pago harbor, her quick firing gun
will serve to protect the workmel
from native inroads. 1t is fearec
that the Germans, who are motor
iously opposed to the United State
gaining food-hold in Samoa, ar
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-04-21
TOPICS OF The DAY,

Mr.. j. Hunt, the Chief of the Fire
Department, criticises the present
condition OF our local department
in a contemporary. We have no
doubt that the chief knows what he
is talking about but his comments
do not reflect credit on his superiors,
the Fire Commissioners.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-04-21

The trouble with our Public
Works and Road Department is that
too many things are begun and so
few completed. To begin half a
dozen improvements at one time and
to leave them for other vagaries to
be begun before they are finished is
neither a good business proposition
nor is it sound policy.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-04-21
Timely Topics.
Honolulu, April 19, 1899.

Mayhap you think we will
wait until the hot weather
arrives to remind you of Alas
kan matters. Not so, for you
must keep cool and well pre-
served and nourished in these
stirring times if you are an
xious to follow the rising for
tunes of Kihei and Multi. We
have the
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-04-21

intriguing with the natives in order
to induce them to oppose the con-
structou Of tho coaing station.
Hence the dispatch of the Scindia,
which has been decided upon none
too early.
The Scindia, formerly merchant
vessel, is powerful steamer of 2953
tons register. She accompanied the
Iowa as supply ship on her voyage
around the Horn, and performed
her duties with great success. Built
as cargo boat, she carries an enor-
nous load, and in addition b rs been
supplied with an armament Of quick
firing guns, powerful enough to deal
with any native force she may chance
to meet. Since her arrival a, San
Francisco she has been dockod and
reftted at Mare Island, and has
been put into condition Of
thorough fitness for the long tropi-
cal voyage she is to undertake..
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-04-21
AL ASKA

1t invariably pays a large
bonus in mental satisfaction
and inward rejoicing. Itnever
fails to please. People are
changing their investments in
other refrigerators to take the
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-04-21

The Advertiser is incorrect in its
statement that the Cathedral Con-
gregation of St. Andrews has adopt
ed reply to Bishop Willis address
in reference to the transference Of
ecclesiastical Jurisdiction. This con-
gregation will not appoint its com
mittee on address until Thursday
evening next, the 9th inst, for, as a
matter Of courtesy, the previous
meeting was adjourned to allow the
Second Congregation to first APP
point it's committee. 1t is the de-
sire of several gentlemen of both
Congregations that there should be
harmony and unity of action in this
important matter, resulting, If deem
ed convenient, in the prese utation
of joint address by the two Cathe-
dral Congregations. 1t is thought
that such course would materially
tend towards strengthening the An
glican-Episcopal Church in Hawaii,
and aid in removing to a great ex-
tent sentiment of friction remain
ing after the causes Of it have been
practically removed both legally
and technically.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-04-21

Table Linen and Napkins, 25 per-
cent reduction at L. b. Kerr's, for
one week only.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-04-21

To pay salaries for secretaries or
for any work done in the interest of
charity will not meet with response
here, and certainly should never be
tolerated by those who subscribe to
funds applied to charitable pur-
poses. We are told that it is the in
tention of the promoters OF the AS
ISOLATION to pay very comfortable
salary to one or two persons who
are supposed to "run" the thing.
The contributors to charity will
most decidedly object to doing such
a thing and prefer the old state of
affairs rather than to assist
somebody looking for soft
snap. The German, British and Am
erican benevolent societies are not
entitled to spend one cent of their
funds except for purposes stated in
their respective charters and by
laws and none can contribute cent
towards the payment OF "salarles,'
to persons distributing the money
collected for charitable purposes.
The benefit of an organized cha
ritable association will be gained by
merchants and private individuals
who are now daily pestered by ire
spectacle" beggars. But we cannot
believe that the nuisance will be re-
lieved by making an association of
charity with highly paid officials in
charge. Surely there are men and
women here who will look after an
organized system of distributing
help to those in distress and poverty
without asking for compensation for
their noble work. Very little re-.
spect would be felt for man or
woman who would distribute charity
for consideration.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-04-21

And 80 the President Of our mort
bund or defunct Republic has
changed his mind once again in re-
gard to the labor proposition, or
rather returned to his normal condi-
ton through the loan OF u little
tonic of common sense from Wash
ington. What pity it is that he
cannot be little more self con tanned
and self restrained in some of his
peculiar idiosyncracies and incon-
sistences.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-02-24
Tribute to His Memory.


NEW MARIINsvILLE, w. NA.,1
February, II, 'gy.
Editor Heroid.-I have Just read i'm
the Richmond DApatch of the 18th
inst, notice of the death of W. b.
Cowan. The writer says, emo better
or more popular man ever lived here. "
There is no eloquence about that sim
pie and modest tribute To his memory.
but better far, the truth.
For years sat in the Office where me
stood and worked, and have often said
to others that which ] am now about
to write. W. b. COwan was the most
conscientious human being ever knew.
True to himself and TO every engage
ment, he could not be false To any man.
! have seen him often begin the work
of the day so feeble that it was with
difficulty that he could stand at his
case, but there he would stand and la
Dor faithfully until evening came, scru-
pulously careful Of minutest details Of /
the printers complicated and varied /
duties. ! have watched him for hours
As he would give motion TO the old
fashioned hand press, a work by the
way, strong men would tire under.
when the pallor of his face and his
abored breathing indicated that he
should haye been i'm bed. never
knew him TO complain Of the weather.
ow wages, hard times or badly written
lie detested meanness.
'ut If he spoke harshly Of any one
Turing the years when / was assOcia-
ed with him, do not now recall il.
Though all his life long a worker he
vas a careful and discriminating read
r. lie would have been a valuable as
ociate on the stah Of any newspaper
s collector of the best thoughts Of
he papers Of the day. l talked with
inn freely and had the highest re- =
pect for his good sense and sound
ldgment
He was loyal to Farmville and was
ltisiied TO live, labor and die there. .
| could write much more Of my dead
lend, but could he speak to me he
ould gently rebuke me were | to do r.
;, and l respect what l know would ID
2 his wishes.
DWELL done good and faithful ser l'
mt" Il. b. b. 81
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-02-24

Tine Richmond Dtp Hch tells us tina
thr recent -ieet played havoc with Oh,
trees Of Richmond, and what is true o
our capital city is true generally of the
commonwealth Not only are the
forces Of nature now and then dealing
heavy and destructive blows at our
fruit trees and shade trees but man j..
aiding such destructive agencies by
sins of omission as well as sins of com
mission.
The HERALD has often urged the
Observance Of "Arbor Day" i'm our State,
but "a, vet even the school children
have not been taught to observe tine
day. We complain of Ruthless trees
aud two-thirds of our orchards receive
mo- NOR, attention than we give To the
patches of black berries that fringe our /
gullies. 30 one expects "a fuu corn /
crop without good and faithful cultya-
ton, and what's true of corn is well
nigh as true of fruit The neglect of
Ourorchard- +, shameful. and the grow
ius of new orchards is the exception.
We have more than once referred to
old Dr. Morton, whose Cumberland
home was never without fruit, and tine
result of Dis success wa. found i'm a
remark bee once made ON the general
subject Of fruit culture He said: "Irl
knew would die tomorrow and had
he pDltunity ] would plant a fruit
rec to-day We repeat, hIs home was
iever without fruit. And then, who
Ioes NOT actually love shade tree?
md are we not concerned about the
hnss we love? the Dhp1fch re- y
minds us that the Richmond owners of
ONES leave them as general thing i'm
he summer and therefore care bat lit
e for their summer dress. but FARM "'
Tile house keepers not only remain at 80
ONE during the summer themselves u
NO strangers are invited 90 come 10 "'
rink our lithia and keep cool How u
.ces-ary then that we should have ac
'o shade trees where only one grew vi
fore. We have improved i'm this l."
gard during the last decade but there uI
room for improvement still. fall "'
our streetsand sidewalks were guard Ie'
10y shade trees tine houses now i'm 'nl
.rmville would not contain the visit
8 who would flock to us i'm the sum- 'h'
'r time. We want them; lets add no
reshug shade to our welcome. cot
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-02-24

The marriage of Miss Florence Hart,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j. ;. Hart.
TO Mr.. Edward d. Lipscomb, Of Pow
hatan, occurred at the home of the
brides parents on the night of the 10Th
inst. Rev. 4. Men. Simpson perform
ed the ceremony There were present
only a small number of intimate
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lip>comb left Tuesday
morning last for their home i'm Powha-
tan.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-02-24

AncANUM. "a. Feb. n ioo

I ARcANuM, Va, Feb, ~, 800.
This enierprising aud Respected
citizen Of buckingham retired To bed
ina his usual health ON Thursday night
AT midnight He awoke his young vile
about O'Clock calling her attention to
their crying infant. The child WAS
soon quieted aud both wife and hu..
band dropped 10 sleep again. Upon
waking just as the clock struck five
Mrs. Spencer called her husband To gef
| up. He made no answer: she shook
him, still no response; alarmed she
Jumped up and struck light. only TO
find Mr.. Spencer dead-died at her
side without word or a sign, or strue-
gle Of pain. The deceased was the
younger brother of w. b. Spencer. of
this place; his wife (his second the
young and charming daughter of j. +. |
Norman. Deceased leaves three little |
children, two by former marriage. |
He was about 40 years old.
Noting your mention Of the appli-
cants for the position made vacant bv
the death Of Mr. Whitehead at Plan
tiers Warehouse make bold 10 suggest
a name 20 the directors through the
HERALD. Somehow / Away, have "a
notion that boy or girl born and
reared iu Buckingham is just little
wee bit better than others, and we
Buckinghamites are prone 10 think that
he very cream Of your town wore their D.
waddling clothes in this county. The
nan ! refer 10 for the Office of inspector 4
vas born in Buckingham. married the .
aughter Of far-famcd surgeon of -.
'rnce Edward and spent 20 years of
he prime of his life i'm Cumberland. SD
. his appointment to the office these
lree sister counties would all feel ~
onored. He is just the type Of man 80
II a warehouse, genial and jolly, polite ~,
ld ailable, well and widely known i'm .
! three counties, and an all round o.,
'od fellow ] say this without one =,
ord or hint Of detriment to any Others ~,
but if the directors will put 81.
yatt Crute i'm the vacant position f..
ey will put the right man i'm the -,
gnu place. II. OF B. ..
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-02-24
Notice 10 Or Patrons

This Company having discovered
that "a great deal of water is beng vast
ed during the nights, probably bv let
ting The water rn to keep the pipp.
from freezing, we wish t0 hereby motif
~ the water consumer. that this waste
Of wafer not only causes material loss.
nul endWgcr~ property.
All connections have been provided
with "a stop and waste cock, which if
ruined OF at night. and IF the spig0t,
are opened will empty The wafer pipe.
ana Prevent them from freezing. n
7p's'ls are lcff open % let the water
run tne Company VIII have tO make
"u''l u"nai charges. and YOU are hereby
requested io Use the stop and waste
COCK ana NOT lei the water rum. like is
'lie case nov Tine useless waste of
water bring tle level in the reservoir
SD JOB" That 900 case of fire sufficient
pressure cannot Boz obtained This has
,'eri' demonstrated during tine fire that
hfoNe out recently.
fARMNILLE WATER LIGHT
HEAT AND POWER Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-02-24
southside virginia Lands.
HAMpDEN-SIDNEY VA, :
Feb. 10Th. 100 ,


Feb. 10Th, 49,
EdHor Heraid.-A recent article of
yours relative to Virginia lands. and
the Southside in particular, is intense
~ interesting and should meet with
the approval and support Of our peo-
pie. No one will dispute that our
farms are too LARGE 900 acres being
considered small in some localities.
and it has been fully demonstrated
that it takes all the profits made there
on to keep the land in a good state Of
cultivation, if even this can be done.
A movement to have our people sell
off portion Of their farm lands. own
ing less land themselves and increas-
ing our population, is a step i'm the right
direction and will without doubt. be
of benefit to land owners here and 10
those who purchase.
We have one of the best farming
sections in the world considering our
advantages, combined with cheap
lands, cheap fuel, cheap lumber, mild
open winters and soil adapt
ed to all kinds Of grains, grasses, vege- !
tables and fruits; an abundance Of /
rainfall in the growing season which
IN itself is a greater attraction than
many sections can offer.
With the genial climate, pure water
md good schools, located near the ma
ions capital and TO the great markets
# the east, we have opportunities for
VI classes, and believe those gentle
nen who are taking steps to let the
utslde world know our advantages
viii succeed. We want any num-
er Of good people that will come Z
mong Us and make their homes.
his community extelds "A welcome
all such where they Will find a plea d.
mt place to fix their homes.
Yours respectfully,
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-02-24

CREwE, Va. Feb, 20 49,
Sixteen men Were cut OH at the N0I-
folk and Western Railway Compauy's
shops here Saturday night, and two of
the clerks were cut Off at the main
office and are now out of employment
1t is thought that nearly all of these
men will be taken back when the bad
weather is over and business grows
more brisk.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-02-24

February H. 1899, at h, home In
Cumberland county Va, Mr.. Burue
Walker passed peacefully away from
pneumonia He leaves wife and
Two litte boys 10 mourn his loss. lie
was member Of the Presbyterian
church.
Blessed are The dead who die in the
Lord
FROM ONE WHO LOVED HIM
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-02-24
FARAfvILLE.

Ours is town where the Goddess Of
Health reigns and many worship and
bow to her sceptre.
Our school advantages, especially
for the girls, are not excelled, if they
are equalled.
Our church privileges are of the
highest order, for those who minister
ID us i'm "Holy things" are men Of
learning, Of liberality, Of piety and Of
perseverance.
Our social world offers TO a refined
culture, liberal hospitality elevating
entertainments is graced by fair women
and chivalrous men. Law and order
reign here, our days are not threatened
with turmoil nor our nights made
hideous by violence.
Near our corporate limits the very
fountain of health has been opened.
and our "Lithia," with its companions
If iron, sulphur, magnesia and alum, is
attracting the attention and command
ing the approval Of our fellow country
men far and near.
The health Of Farmville is unsur-
passed the world over. An epidemic !
is unknown to our history, and an
endemic rare.
The beautiful mountains do not en- /
circle our town, nor does typhoid fever /
As an epidemic, invade our homes.
The majestic ocean cannot be seen
from our windows, nor does miasma
enter them. Flowers do not bloom IN
February as they do i'm Florida, nor do
snakes and aligators, and sand neas,
and storms, aud long summers, and
fevers infest us.
No, We haven't all that the human
heart desires, but we can with truth
aud with gratitude say "the lines
have fallen To us i'm pleasant places,
and ours is goodly heritage"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-02-24

The March mectrg OF the Ladies'
Cemetery Association viii be held i'm
the Council chamber Thursday after
noon March 2nd. at $3.50 O'Clock. IL
i, earnestly requested that as many of
the members Will attend this meeting
as possible, IN order that some plans
may be discussed with regard to tlc
care of tine cemetery.
Miss MAUD *. TALIAFERR0.
Recording Secretary.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-02-24

The Rev Mr. Brownell Of the Meth
odist Episcopal church, North Dakota,
has been prospecting in the South
several weeks with the view of pur-
chasing a southern farm. After look
ing through Louisiana, Alabama, Flor
ida, Georgia and Virginia ne frankly
says that the latter is the most desir-
able in which to locate. He further
states that his short stay has already
improved his health. We extend to
him hearty welcome.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-02-24
r ARMVlLLE HERALD.
FRIDAY, FEB8UARY p l,00.
Death OF nm Infant

Eleanor Campbell infant daughter
of Capunand Mr. = ". Puctt. died
last Tuesday might after very short
illness, having lccu taken SICK ON the
same day. fine funeral took place
"Wednesday afternoon at O'Clock from
Ih.I ..-lN.l..
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-02-24

To get the fall enjoyment Of tnp
wear j. b. Lewis Co.'S "Wear- Rests
tiers" These shoes do not rip or wear
out like the usual kinds, and are stylish
and comfortable. go styles. Get a
pair at a. +. Cradles.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-02-24

One hundred acres improved land
located only 3 miles from Farmville.
Va, i'm Prince Edward county contain
ing two tenaments i'm good condition.
ID acres low grounds, good water. en-
tire farm under strand wire fence
with cedar posts. Price 800 cash.
:. w. PAULETr, JR.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-02-24

Capt. w. J. Haney, a well known
contractor and builder Of Bristol, died
Saturday of paralysis.
George W. Watson has been appoint
ed postmaster at Iar0, Va, vice Will
liam j. Watson, dead
Rev. DR.. James /. Vance, formerly
of Alexandria, but now of Nashville,
Tenn, who received call to become
pastor of the First Presbyterian church.
of Baltimore, has since been called 10
one Of the largest aud wealthest in
Chicago.