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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-01-18
JANGLING CABLES,

The cable men are as busy as posi-
bic both in and out of Congress. Scrym-
ser has made point that the govern
ment would not be able to obtain con-
cessions for landing and operating a
cable line or lines as a private com
pany would. There is only one foreign
concession to be obtained, that of Jap
an, and the truth of what Mr. Scrym-
ser advances might be easily tested by
direct application.
one often wonders how much Of the
proposals of the private companies is
in good faith Some Of the people who
put forward transatlantic cable
schemes are greatly interested in trans
Atlantic cable schemes, and lines run
ming through the old world to China
and Japan. A transatlantic cable would
affect the returns from these undoubt-
eddy. 1t certainly would not be for the
interest of these people to have the
government operate a line across the
Pacific. Nor would they care to build
a line themselves because they would
in a measure be cutting into their owl
previous investment.
Taking these matters into considera.
/ ton it may be safely predicated that
some of the cable bills are put in with
/ the distinct object of preventing the
laying of the cable. 1t was the EARRING
/ of opposing factions which lost us our
cable just at the close of last sessions
and we may find a similar fight carried
on in this. On the other hand it is per
fectly certain that the government
must have a cable to the Hawaiian
are concerned Mr.. Scrymser conten
ZION does not hold good.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-01-18
CIRCULATION.

The silver currency famine is ac-
counted for in two ways; first, by the
large increase in business throughout
the Islands without any corresponding
increase in the circulating medium, and
second, by the suspension Of business
among the Chinese merchants and trad
ers who are many of them in quaran-
tine, and Of those who are not, the bust
ness with outside distdicts is at a stand
still.
OF the million of silver minted by
Claus Spreckels the whole of the dimes
have gone out of circulation and prob
ably as much as three-fourths of the
quarters have gone the same way
There has also been some loss among
dollars and half dollars which have
been used for ornament, Mr.. spaulding
calculates that there is about $25O,OOO
Of American silver in circulation. If
that estimate is correct, and there is no
means of judging, we suu have about
100000 in circulation.
When we become complete part and
parcel of the United States gold and
silver will be at par value and there
viii be an end to the keeping two sets
Of accounts at ones bankers, one in
silver and one in gold. There will be not
so much need Of silver currency. Indeed
if we could have the paper currency
which they have back East, it would
be still more convenient. Packing round
loads Of silver in ones pocket, or by
ladies, in their satchels, is very clumsy
and unsatisfactory. The same amount
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-01-18
A DANGER.

There is one danger which, under the
present circumstances, we ought to
avoid That is of becoming too self
centered. All isolated communities are
apt to do so, but Honolulu in spite of
her geographical isolation has been able
to free itself from self-centered pro-
vincialism being on> one of the high
roads of the world, there has been a
constant influx of new ideas, new blood,
new ASPIRATIONS. Now We are cut off
from the world in great measure, and
therefore we are in danger of being
self-Centered, which, especially in u
crisis of this kind is a true calamity.
Every one will grant that the situa-
ton is blue. We all We're looking for
ward to marvelously prosperous times,
and suddenly our prosperity gets a set
back, not from any fault of our own,
but from force of circumstances. But
the situation will not be bettered by
/ one set of croakers who say Good Lord
, We are all going TO be ruined" or anoth-
er which cries Good Lord I am afraid
I am going to die"
The financial stringency will right it.
self. 1t has happened before and will
do again. The plague matter is harder,
as a problem, than the money loss, be-
cause it seems so irreparable. But far
greater peoples, than the inhabitants
Of these Islands, have met their rever-
SEES, individually and collectively. with
a bold front
We all have work to do to help in the
present crisis, and the mere doing of
that well and thoroughly is occupation
for the mind. Activity is a great pre-
Ventive of concentration The
looking after the welfare of others pre-
vents one from thinking too much of
oneself and ones own welfare. If we
feel isolated, we have still enough to do
to keep our minds busy, and instead of
repining we should be thankful that
matters are no worse. However great
the trouble it will not be made lighter
by dwelling on its darker side. Cheerful
ness is an anodyne in the present crisis.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-01-18

The Board of Health will soon be in
possession of a prophylactic with which
to fight cases of plague. 1t is said to
have been very successfully used in
other parts of the world and minimizes
the danger from the dread disease. The
serum is hard to cultivate and takes
time to prepare. To the plague patients
it will give confidence, and once confld-
ence is established a great gain in fight
ing the run of the disease is made. 1t
is well to note that not all patients who
have been stricken by plague in Homo
lulu have died. There are five GONZALES
cling patients in the hospital now.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-01-18
POLICE FORCES.

The city of Marseilles cannot be very
u. s. Consul Skinner. The city has
500. 900 inhabitants and the police force
numbers $50 men. But this is not all.
The police of Marseilles never go alone,
but move always in pairs, so that the
usefulness Of the $50 men for patrol
duty is only equivalent to 70 men.
The results can be imagined in city
which has a large trade with the Lee
want. Greece, Northern Africa and the
Archipelago. Every and each of these
countries has about as fine collection of
rascals as can be found in any part of
the world and contingents of them are
constantly in Marseilles. Murder and
crime are very common. Consul Skin
ner suggests the American patrol wag-
on system. We have adopted it for
some time here to manifest advantage.
In Honolulu with it's $4,000 or 10000
inhabitants we have a force Of 80 police,
and we do not sent them round two to-
gether, but have them on regular beats.
Practically we have more men to a
beat than Marseilles has. As to force
per inhabitant that Of Marseilles is one
man to somewhat over 5000 inhabitants,
while in Honolulu we have one man to
about 400 inhabitants, and certainly we
should have a well policed city. AS a
fact people who pass through and study
our police system praise it as being eff
cient and cleaner handed than the gen-
eraI run of police else where.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-01-18
GET YOUR STRENGTH BACK.

We all like to be strong. We like
to feel our muscles creeping under
the skin, as though they wanted us to
call them to act and to work. But what
is strength? What creates it? In five
words-Strength comes from digeSted
fO0d When this vital process is re-
tarded, what should you expect to fol-
low? Why, weakness to be sure, and
by-and- by Torpid Liver, Loss of Flesh,
Deranged Nerves, Mental Despond-
ency, then hacking cough and, very
likely, either a slow consumption that
may make you miserable for years,
or a quick one that will send you to
the ChurChyard in six weeks. That's
how strength goes and what happens
afterwards. If there is any power in
the world to help in such cases it is
WAMPOLE'S PREPARATION
Of the nutritive and curative proper
ties Of Pure Cod Liver Oil, extracted
by us from fresh cod livers, combined
with the Compound Syrup of Hypo-
phosphites, Extracts of Malt and Wild
Cherry Palatable as honey, it i'm
proves digestion, makes the blood
rich, red and full of constructive
elements and recruits the flesh and
strength as no other remedy does or
ever did. No demand has been made
upon it for relief and cure, that has
not met with instant response. 1t
substitutes health, yigor and plump
ness for illness, weakness and ema.
citation. The sick who use it keen
step with the march Of progress, and
get well. "Dr. ThOs. Hunt Stucky
says The continued use of it in nv
practice, convinces me that it is the
most palatable, least nauseating and
best preparation now on the mar.
ket." Genuine is effective from the
hrst dose. You cannot be disap
pointed in It," Sold by all chemists
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-01-18

The discipline of the National Guard
is being enforced. Men who have left
their posts have been imprisoned and
fined. This is the only way to deal with
those who break military orders. The
mass of the National Guard is pains
taking and conscientious and it is a
pity that its seif-sacrifcing record
should be marred by the actions Of a
few careless men.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-01-18

1t is satisfactory to know that when
the Australia left, Honolulu was not a
closed port. Seeing the great efforts
Honolulu is making to stamp out the
plague, this would a terrible blow fol-
lowing up our own special trouble here.
Still the people on the mainland are
somewhat alarmed, and are apt to go
to unnecessary lengths.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-01-18

or MANY times the amount in bills can
be carried in a case in ones waist coat
pocket, with no inconvenience. As re-
CARDS circulating medium cur comfort
will be much enhanced when Congress
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-09-07

his best girl by his side, again throng.
ed the liable 10 parlake once more OF
the refreshments, dc and mantle ted
generous and liberal spirit for which
the sons of old Virginia are famed.
We feel that we must congratulate
Farmyille, not only for being SO well
represented, but for the liberality which
her people showed.
The society realized SO, now add to
this s35 monthly dues, dc, you will
have $50, which is the amount raised
10y the Woman's Missionary Society of
this church during the fiscal year end
ing September lst. Surely they are 10
he commended for what they have
done, when we remember that the
society l. comparatively small in num-
bers. 1t has been said 10y one of noto-
riety that "the churches of today are
being run principally 10y tue women"
BE up and ADDING, brethren aud let
not this be the case with Us. b.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-09-07
Hampden-Sidney College.

The next session of this institution
will be opened on "Wednesday, Septem-
Der l2th, at o'clock p NJ, with an
address by Rev. G. L. Petrie, ID. d., OF
Charlottesville.
The old college has now stood in lis
place for more than one hundred and
twenty years, and in peace and war has
carried Oh its benelicent work. Hun
dreds of Prince Edward youths have
been educated in its halls, many of
whom have been centres of good iu-
huence i'm their own county, while
Others have gone abroad To carry with
them high culture and noble living as
blessings to othercommunities. What
county in the commonwealth except
Prince Edward and what college in
this or other State Of the Union except
Hampden- Sidney, has ever contributed
such trio of learned professors and
noble gentlemen as Stephen o. South
all. Charles ;. Nenable and William
NJ. Thornton, to the faculty of the
University? This fact by itself is sur
licent to inspire the respect and con-
fidence of Prince Edward people in the
ability of their sons and the worth Of
their college. But this is only one of
many such that might be given.
DR.. Petrie, who is to make the open
ing address, is a gentleman of fine gifts
a. a speaker aud his discourse is looked
forward to with pleased anticipation
by all who have heard him.
The prospect for a full number Of
matricuIates is decidedly coed, and IT
is hoped that the friends of the college
in Farmvile and the county will turn
out in large numbers and give them a
welcome
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-09-07
IircniI lnIlrf.
THOs. j. GARDEN,
Sup't. Schools, Pr. Ed. Co.

Prince Edwards term Of Circuit
Court was commenced on Monday last
with Judge Hundley on the bench.
At the hour Of going to press yesterday
court was still in session, and full
report Of proceedings could not be had.
The case of Planters Bank against >.
II. Bliss was decided by jury IN favor
of the plaintiff, about 500 being in
vOlved.
The trial Of the case against the
Messrs. Allen Bros, for maintaining
an alleged nuisance was given partial
ly to Il jury and then Withdrawn from
court because Of Il compromise between
the parties IN interest.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-09-07

Captain William w. Barrow, Quarter
Master lst Battalion Artillery a. a. |.
G visited Farmville on 30th ulto.,
and mustered into the service of the
State the Farmyine Guard : There
were in rank apddilS on the company
81 men, as large a nnmbet as ths Guard
has ever had These men now com
pose legally organized company OF
Infantry Of Virginia Volunteers, sub
iect to all the requirements, and en-
titled to all the benefits and privileges
as .et forth in the regulations and laws
for the government Of the Virginia
soldiers. 1t is the purpose Of Captain
Martin to make the Farmville Guard
one of the best military organizations
in the State.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-09-07
4 Delightful Evening.

RICE DEPOT, VA, Sept, 3, 1900.
EdifJr HTdid:-Friday evening,
August 3lst, found me at old Sandy
River church just in time to enjoy a
splendid lawn party and lecture under
the management of the Woman's Mis-
sionary Society Of that church.
At4 o'clock in the evening the crowd
began to assemble, and here refresh
ments. meats aud sweets were hand
somely served. The evening was a
warm one aud just suited for ice cream,
sherbert and pine apple snow, OF which
there was about 10 gallons all nicely
frozen and packed away, also an album
dance Of cake awaiting all who wished
it. In addition TO this near by stood "a
barrel of nice ice lemonade.
At both the ice cream table and
lemonade stand were some Of the farest
daughters of our land; each ready to
serve their many friends who had
gathered from the North, East, South
and West. These luXuries were freely
INDUCED in until o'clock when the
crowd repaired to the church to enjoy
splendid lecture by Judge II. w.
Flournoy, on the "Aemories of Old
Virginia Befor. the War" In words
of eloquence he pictured the true Vir-
ginitns of days gone by; at the same
time he portrayed The negro as he was
in the days of his slavery. The lecture
over. a score of gentlemen. each with
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-09-07
EarmNiIle Star Course.

Arrangements have been perfected
whereby FarmVile people will ENJOY
some rare treats this winter. y course
of five strong standard concert attrac-
tons have been engaged from the
Southeastern Lyceum Bureau to begin
the last of October and run through
the season To April This can be done
provided sufficient number of sea-
son tickets can be listed To pay out.
The season tickets will be sold for 500
each which will include reserved seats
To the holder. Mr.. Atkinson, the man
aver of the Bureau, will be here III
few days and canvass of the town
will be made.
Now let the people of Farmville show
their public spirit and subscribe readily
for the number Of tickets they can use.
This course will place us in line with
Richmond, Lynchburg, Petersburg
Roanoke. Danville and Norfolk and
there Is no reason why we should not
push it right through. The admission
To these attractions is ordinarily slOo'
but by taking the season ticket we get
Them for % cents each and help Farm
vile people promote a great educational
enterprise.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-09-07
The Grand Tournament.

Chief Marshal J. X. Martin is enroll
ing list of knights for the grand tour.
uament to be held on the third day
of the Farnville Fair, October 18th
Already thirty names have been re.
ceived. Each knight is charged an
admittance fee of 500 and will he al
lowed three rides after one trial ride,
and prizes will he awarded according
To the number of rings taken. The
prizes will be a. follows:
lst prize, $50 and Queen Crown; 2nd
prize, $50 and lSt Maid Crown; 3rd
prize, 50 and 2nd Maid Crown; 4jh
prize, SIS and Bird Maid Crown; 9Th
prize, : 90; 9Th prize, Saddle; eth prize,
Saddle; Sth prize, Bride; 9Th prize,
pair Riding Gloves; lOth prize, par
Kid Gloves.
All knights are expected to wear an
appropriate costume with a sash.
In addition 10 the above long list
Of special prizes viii be offered 10y our
merchants.
Hon. Hal. Flood, Of Appomaltox,
has been invited to deliver the corona
ton address, and Hon. Walter Watson,
of Nottoway, the charge to the knights
After the coronation will come the
ball in the Armory. For any further
information and for entering your
name a. a rider, address
JOIIN Il. MARTIN,
Chief Marshal,
FarmVille. Va.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-09-07
The FarIn,ille Fair.

The Fair To be held in Farmville on
October 10th, nth and Eth promises
l" he one of the greatest successes
ever attained i'm Southside Virginia
Every effort will be made 10 make
pleasant the stay Of the great crowd
which will come To town.
Mr.. y. y. Cox, the well known horse
man, promises that the races will be
the best ever seen here; the committee
Is working earnestly for out door at
fractions To amuse and edify the sight.
Seers, and at the Opera House each
night will be an attraction Of the
highest merit The finest fruit and
stock will be on exhibition. the manu-.
lecturers and agents of agricultural
machines, the owners and riders and
drivers of the best horses are getting
ready for the exciting contests, and.
not the least, the pretty girls from
country and town wi be on hand to
contribute to the success Of this most
interesting occasion.
The special feature of the three days
VIII be the unveiling of the monument
to be erected to the memory of Prince
Edwards gallant Confederate dead.
For this occasion an able speaker will
address tnp vast fhroup
Tine Norfolk and Western railway
and the Farmville and .Powhatan Will
sell round trip tickets for one fare, and
ample accommodations will be provided
for all who come.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-09-07
Death in Il Wen.

In the face Of repeated protests
against 1t, Taylor Wootton, colored,
descended To- the bottom of well ON
the premises of Or Richard NJ. Smith
last Friday, and lost his life thereby.
lsiah Clark and Taylor Wootton were
engaged To clean out the well. They
both were well dlggers, and the first to
descend Was Clark. lie was soon al
most asphyXiatedI and in half dead
condition Was drawn up to the SUFFICE.
While icing reSuscitated Wootton de
clared The could 90 down and do the
watef dipping. Against this attempt
Dr. Snith aud other, urged The
negro Nstoutly declined to heed the
warnings, and with the terrible results
Of the gaseous condition of the foul
well before his eyes in the case of his
associate, he went down. 1t was
but few minutes before he was
unable to fill the bucket or to be
heard from above Every attempt
Of those above to get him to seize hold
of the well bucket to be drawn up was
futile. One fellow tried to go down
after the dying man, but was unable
to endure the deadly gas and had to be
hastily drawn up. For several minutes
the hard breathing of Wootton could
be heard distinctly 10y those above him.
After long time the rescling party
succeeded in getting hooks into the
victims clothes and drew him up to
within arms reach, when the hooks
broke from their fastenings and the
man dropped with awful force to the
rocks, more than forty feet below.
1t Is believed that life was entirely
extinct before the fall With great
difficulty the dead man was gotten to
the surface.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-09-07
Question Answered.

Yes, August Flower still has the larg
est sale OF any medicine IN the civilized
"oild. Your mothers and grand
mothers never thought of using any
'h'ng else for Indigestion or Bilious
uess' Doctors were scarce, and they
seldom heard Of Appendicitis, Nervous
hesitation or Heart failure, etc. They
u'ed August Flower to clean out the
system and stop fermentation of I'M
u,lSested food, regulate the action OF the
n'ei stimulate the nervous and or
saulc acton Of the system, and that Is
al .hey took when feeling dull and bad
win headaches and other aches. You
y vi need a few doses of Green : August
ROVER, IN liquid form, to make you
satisfied there Is nothing serious the
matter matter with you. For sale by II. I.
A pound of phosphorus heads one
million matches.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-09-07
4 Night Of Terror.

anxiety was felt for the widow
of the brave General Burnham, Of
Nlachias, Me, when the doctors said
She would die from Pneumonia before
morning. writes Mrs. :. ii. Lincoln,
who attended her that fearful night,
but she begged for Dr. Kings New
Discovery, which had more than once
saved her life, and cured her OF Con-
sumption. After taking, she slept all
night. Further use entirely cured her. -
This marvellous medicine is guaranteed
10 cure all Throat, Chest and Lung
Diseases. Only SOC and Sl.OO. Trial
bottles free at White q Coz drug store.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-09-07
Columbia OPERA Company.

The managers of the Opera House
have engaged at considerable expense
one of the best opera companies trav-
cling for the entire week of the Fair.
1t Will prove Of great pleasure to both
home people and visitors. This COM
pany has played for two consecutive
weeks in Lynchburg and will return
there for the whole of next week.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-09-07
NanctiliealiOn Meeting.

ARCANUM, Va, Sept. !, 1900.
The holiness" meeting at Bethel
Methodist church, conducted by Rev.
Il. l.. Banks, closed last week after
twelve days session. Some thirty or
forty of the congregation protested
"sauctiiicatiOn" The writer was awed
as one by one he saw young men and
maidens, old men and children rise I'm
their places and say: II am saved and
sanctilied." One young man said 81
am as pure As Christi now" 1t was
indeed solemn meeting, and if the
work is Of God it will stand, and we
will have model Christian communi-
ty for they have professedly reached a
stage that to the writer is only attained
on the other side Of Jordan.
Miss Louise Twelvetrees has been
spending a couple Of weeks with Miss
Mabel Hebditch, at Wildwood.
Miss Mary Armstrong has left Mrs
Hebdltch's temporarily and Il visiting
her sister, Mrs. Smith, on Appomattox
river.
Not enough rain to sprout turnip
seed vet i'm this section. ii. OF b.
The Ladies Cemetary Committee will
meet at Mrs. II. G. Taliaferro's, Sep.
TENDER 18th, at 1870 o'clock.
Miss MAUD TALIAFERRO.
DeWitts Little Early Ri-ers are
prompt, palatable, pleasant, powerful,
purifying little pills. Winston Drug
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-09-07
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