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New-York tribune., 1904-08-14

Through the researches Of an ex-chief OF the
Kwakiutl the American Museum OF Natura
History has recently acquired and just plAceo
on exhibition the largest and most varied num-
ber of ceremonial objects yet obtained from Ihls
peculiar tribe.
Of unusual interest however, are the eA-
chiefs photographs depicting the principal per-
sonages in the weird initiation ceremony OF tne
Ha-matsa 1t took much coaxing on the part
of the ex-chief before the superstitious kWaklutl
would consent to be photographed in this then
greatest of all secret ceremonials, for the pro-
fame gaze of the outside world. Equally inter-
esting is his narrative telling how the candidate
is put through the various degrees in order 10
become a full dedged member of the cannioai
society. The main features of the ceremony
which lasts several days and nights, are here
set forth:
Though it has lost some Of its oldtime fe-
rocious qualities, when the Ha-matsa candidate
is said actually to have devoured human hesh'
yet in it's present modified form it is undoubted-
ly one of the most remarkable Indian ceremo-
malls of to-day. The origin of the Ha-matsa IS
based on an old myth or tradition which is con-
sidered one of the most sacred of the tribe. An
ancestor. the protector and founder Of the can
nibaI society came down from the sky and was
possessed of magic power, which he could throw
into inert objects, making them alive, and into
men either killing or Transforming them The
source of this supernatural power lay in a small
animal said to be a frog. that lived In MS
stomach. which caused unusual hunger. When
his appetite had to be satisfied a ceremonial
feast was given, at which he wore ornaments
of red cedar bark which at present the en-
blems of the society. He was made invuineraole
nv being rubbed with the blood of the double
headed serpent and. by conquering many chiefs
acquired much property. Thus. to be victorious
warriors and to secure the above supernatural
Qualities of their great ancestor the Kwakiutl
instituted the Ha-matsa-
In the initiation dances the candidate per-
sonates the protector by wearing his mask and
ornaments showing thereby to the assembled
people that by visit to the abode Of the spirit
he has obtained his powers. The ceremony OF
initiation takes place in the winter months. Be
fore the candidate Is admitted 10 the Ha-matsa
he must have been u member for seven years OF
some of the lower orders. A preliminary meet
| ing is called by the chief who announces TO the
| people that certain young man is to be initi-
ated.
Soon afterward the candidate disappears with
| blackened face. Then the head man OF the So
ciety proclaims TO the tribe that the cannibal
spirit has taken the young to his abode in
the woods 20 prepare him for initiation. He re-
mains from three TO four months hidden In the
forest. and is supposed to be living in touch with
New-York tribune., 1904-08-14
CANNIBAL RITES.
Initiation Into Northeast Indian
Secret Society Is Painful.

The existence Of a genuine cannibalstic fra
ternity of Indians IL the TERRITORY Of British
Columbia is, outside of a limited number OF
ethnologists, entirely unknown. and has never
been fully described.
Among the many Indian tribes OF the horth-
west coast, probably the most Interesting IN re-
gard to their mysterious and spectacular ceFe-
nonials are the Kwakiuu of North Vancouver
Island. Their mythology is based upon the
adventures Of a number of mythical and
supernatural ancestors. who either dropped
from the sky. arose from the underworld or
emerged from the ocean All the tribe are.
therefore, supposed to be the descendants OF
these fabulous personages- This has afforded
q wide range for their superstitious imagina-
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-06
The Kuhio Case.

Prince Kuhio cables that his
friends judgment in the matter OF
his arrest in Washington yesterday
for asssulting Attorney Charles
Clarke, OF course all must, in fair
nesF, comply with the request, for
the facts of the csss are not yet
known here but are coming by letter
There is a law exempting members
Of CongIess from arrest except in
certain cases. Prince Kuhio may or
may not have broken the rule, hut
from the dispatches he evidently
thinks hs did not. The case will be
heard in Washington tomorrow.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-06
Another Complication.

Under Chapter 57, Section 1853, OF
the County Act, the Tax Collector
is the only person legally suthoriz.
cd to grant marriage licenses. Tax
Colleotor-slect Isukes not having as
yet qualified, under the diotum Of
tho Supervisors, and during the
present unsettled transition period,
who is to issue themi This morn
ing, . request was made Of an agent,
who ruug up the Attorney. General
by phone, and wss told that he had
no right to iesus one under the
County Act. Ifso, are these to 90.
habit under the Territory, or else
remain unlawfully under the Coun.
tyi Otherwise, to await the quaiifi-
cation OF the Tax Collector or the
expected decision OF the Supreme
Court. Which shall it bel
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-06
omoeru Entertained.

Honolulu's 'leven hundred or 80
entertained. the officers OF the 18th
Infantry and the transport Sheridan
at the Young hotel last evening
There was music in the frat hours
by the military baud, followed later
by a Stringed orchestra. The visit
ing officers sang Auld Lang Syne
and other tunes before parting with
their Honolulu friends,
This morning the bard went to
the wharf at an early hour to play
the boat OF Music was rendered
for about an hour. The Sheridan sail
at something like z O'Clock with a
send-ofr from tho whistles OF the
various steamers in port.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-06
with the Supervisors.

The Board. OF Supervisors this
morning appointed David Crown.
inRberg to be assistant supervisor OF
roads. Tom Cummins, Miss Rob.
ertson and Mr. Evans were appoint
cd as clerks in Road Supervisor
vids's office.
The Board replied to Treasurer
Damon in regard to the note OF his
father yesterday that the law would
be strictly complied with. The
older Damon consented to go on
the bond OF hio son for $3.50 600 on
condition that the latter be allowed
to deposit the county money at any
place he might dsem best.
After the transaction of numbeE
of other minor matters adjournment
was taken to 8 pm.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-06
Some Band Notes.

Capt Berger notified the bands.
men to be at the Naval wharf this
morning at 1880 O'Clock, to blow the
transport Sheridan out Of port.
When they arrived there on time,
the vessel had already left the dock
at 7 O'Clock and was lying out 10 the
stream. But they blew come tunes
from of shore anyway.
After that incident, he again mott
fed them to be on hand at $50 this
evening TO blow out the Sierra to
the Colonies. This is something un-
usual and out OF the ordinary, for
the band does not play for steamers
leaving for the Colonies. But in
this instance, it is not for the steam
or, but for Mr. Kuust and his party.
The steamer leaves at 6 o'clock,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-06
Pretty Souvenir.

Tom Sharp, the scenic artist, has
prepared an extremely beautiful
shield for Paddy Ryan which the
latter will present to the Ancient
Order OF Hibevnians OF America.
The shield is shout 9 by 8 feet, and
carries in addition to the Esgls and
American colorS, the Irish ensign,
Most Of tho work is raised, making
the effect all the more striking,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-06
New lodge Officers.

The following new officers OF Ex-
oeleior Lodge, Odd Fellows, we're
installed last evening: L Todd, N g;
e A Jacobsen, V G.; l. Petrie, p N
g.; A Macintosh, Chaplain; r A
Woodward, Warden; II 9 Garter,
Conductor; # @ NoyeS, r S s; B F
Reed, L s S; ] Lando, r s N g; j
j Locker, L s N g; RI Taylor, r
SSV g; M w Tscbudi, L SIS v p
L L La Pierre, Secretary; CS Crane
Treasurer.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-06
Prince Cupid "
And Ills Arrest.
Washington, D 9, Jan G.

Warrington, ~ ", Jan o.
Arrested under Misrepresentation.
Refused to put up bail. Preferred
to stay in cell until viudioated tThis
despatch was received by John f
Colburn from Prince Kalanianaole
this morning)
Washington, DC, Jan So a m.
To Secretary Atkinson, Honolulu:
Ask my friends to suspend judg.
ment until you receive letter.
KUHIo,
The above refers to the statements
10 the following press dispatches:
Washington, 30, Jan 5-Prince
Kuhio Kalauiansolo, Hawaiian Dele
gate TO Congress, was arrested yes
terday for disorderly conduct, ss q
result OF an alteration with Charles
Clarke: Tho dispute WAS over a
personal matter. On being arrested
Kalanianaole claimed that as men,
ber OF Congress no was exempt from
arrest and he declined to put up
any bail, demanding to be released
without. His demand was denied
and he spent the night 10 jail, din
ing on coffee and sandwiches. he
was taken TO the court this morning
in the Black Maria with other pris.
oners. The trial OF his case was
continued to Thursday morning.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-06
metropolitan NQat Cd.
TelNuhone Main a..

Per ALAMEDA, TOR Camasino
Reirigoretor-An extra fresh supply
Of Grapes, Apples, Lemons, Oranges,
Limes, Nuts, Rsisips Celery, Frssb
Salmon, Ca1!idcwar, Rhubsrb, AZ
psTagus, Cabbsas, EsStesn and Cali
gornia Oysters On tIn ana SHELF,
Crabs, Turkeys, Founders, etc. All
game N season. Also fresh Rock-
zoft, SwiSs ana Osiiiornis Cream
Cheese. Plsos Youy orders eeyly
prompt delivery,
CALIFORNIA ERulT MARgGT
CORNER KinGAad AIAksa ST.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-06
Passengers Arrived,

From the Colonies, per S S Sono-
ma, January 6-For Honolulu; Mr.
and Mrs A F McKenziO,G "a Huddy
Mrs Hill, Mrs Drake.
Per T X X S S Nippon Maru,
from San Francisco, January 5-For
Honolulu; W B White, Mrs W b
White,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-06

The IroquoiS left this morning
for the island OF Lanai. Several
town men went along as guests OF
Captain Rodman and will spend the
time hunting goats.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-06

The steamer Lshua took few
patients to the Settlement last
evening. Superintendent McVeiRh
also returned in the same vessel.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-06

1t 10 claimed that Fl @ Vida has
resigned his seat as a member of the
House OF Representatives.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-06

Politician Birbe, accompanied by
his private secretary, called on Colo
mel Sweet aboard the transport Sher-
idan yesterday. Colonel Sweet did
not recall to mind his distinguished
guests but permitted them the
honor of descending the same gang
way upon which they had arrived
The custom house also, noted the
important event by closing at the
usual hour.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-06

The Office o! HE INDEPENDENT is
in the brick building next to the
Hawaiian hotel grounds oh Bere-
tania street, Waikiki Of Alabes.
First floor. =
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-06

Mystic Lodge, X OF p, installed
it's new officers last evening oud
then had q social session.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-06

Sixto Lopez, the Filipino patriot,
left by the Nippon Msru this morn
ing for his home.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-06
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

The INDEPENDENT 30 cents per
month.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-06

! The Nippon Msru nailed at 8 o.
clock this morning for the Orient.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-06

Isaac Sherwood, the county audit
or, had 40 operation the other day
for csrbunole. His condition prior
to it was very serious, but he is
gradually improving einee.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-06

Kentuosy'S famous Jessse Moore
Wh!akey, unequsllod for its purity
an2 excellence. On nals at sny Of
,be saloons aad at Lovoicy s. Go
aisYihcfieC aE9ses foS the Eswaiis
Jsisa6s
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-06

Rev E M Hapuna is now an in.
mate OF the Kalihi Detention Sta,
ton from Maui. He was formerly q
Republican but became a Home
Ruler at the last county campaign,
and having few marks on his face,
o complaint was made against him
for being afflicted. All other inmates
were transferred yesterday with him
as the sole exception.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-06

The Rev f Fitz left in the Clau-
dine last evening for few days out
ing with Canon Ault at Waikiki.
After baptlzing the Cauon's inian I
SOB, he will return Sunday morning.
Free press., 1904-06-11
DEDICATION OF ST. JOsEpH'S CHURCH.

Sunday, June 18th, the new St
Joseph's Church of this city will be
dedicated Bishop Cunningham of
ConcordIa will conduct the cere-
MONIES. At 10 o'clock a. m. the
dedicatorY ceremonies will begin
with blessing of the oats1de walls;
hereafter the doors will be thrown
open to the public. and Rev. John
Maher. of Sallna, who is known
thruout the State as a lecturer, will
address the people in English.
Then the PontificaL High Mass
will be celebrated by the Bishop.
and Very Rev. Hyacinth, Epp ,
formerly Provincial of the Capu-
chm Order, will deliver the Ger
man sermon The Choir. under
the masterful direction of Prof. P.
Bissing, will render Gounod's Con-
ven: Mass in G. In the evening al
7:30 Solemn Vespers will be chant
ed and the Beuediction given
Free press., 1904-06-11

All who 90 on the Excursion
be sure and visit your State bull
ding, register and leave your lunch
basket and IN your walks, don't
fail to hunt up the Kansas exhibit
for every Kansans will be proud
of theil Exhibits, whether in the
mineral, educational, agricultural,
dairy or other buildings
In the Agricultural building an
exhibit that will not only delight
the farmer but the artist, sculptor
and taxidermlst as we'll. In the
Kansas pavilion is a platform 80
foot up bearing a steer that is 6
foot tall and - foot long made
entirely of kernels of coin, light &
dark red, white and blue, the latter
for the eyes and tips Of the horns,
vet so true to life as to give the
impression that the natural hide,
hoofs. and horns have been preser
we'd by the taxidermist's art. Each
kernel was applied separately to
the surface, and the shading so
artistically done that the best
Judges of cattle in the West have
pronounced the WORK perfect.
At one corner on a supporting
column that is decorated with
grains, will rest a globe represen
ting the earth. which IN turn will
support the figure of a boy made
of corn grlts, and moulded as per
tectly as if a sculptor had chlseled
If from marble. At the side huge
cornucopia will pour continuous
stream of wheat over the globe,
symboIlcal of Kansas supplying
the world. A companion column
is the figure of an Indian in corn,
appearing as if the product OF the
painters brush. while large vases
made of corn, add to the scene.
In the dairy display Kansas is
again in the front. IN a refrlge
rator car with plate glass sides sc
all can see is a life size statue OF
woman wrought in Butter, in 3
colors. orange, medium yellow &
white, She will be engaged tur-
ming a separator, also constructed
of butter. Other figures of small
Ter dimentions, equally attractive
and pleasing, as also a big Kansas
sunfower. All are made OF butter
| Prof. Waters OF the State Agri-
cultural college is an expert IL thi'
particular kind of work and will
make it attractive Being in {
Refrigerator Car 1t will last during
the whole fair.
/ Kansas keeps iB the front row.
Free press., 1904-06-11

DR.. Kohl has returned from his
trip to Excelsior springs.
George Drake is here again vls-
itlng old friends.
While cashier Miller is absent
Miss Jennie Ward will assist IN
the Citizens bank.
Mrs. Tim Logan has moved into
her new home in the northwest
part of town.
The Denver Excursion on We'd
nesdaY night was called off on ac
count OF big washout in Western
Kansas
Nice showers came during Taes
day and Wednesday nights and on
Thursday, rejoicing the wheat
raisers.
Harvest hands are beginning to
arrive and TO be engaged by our
farmers. Work, however, will not
commence until July, when many
of last years hands will return.
The heavy rains in Colorado
caused big washout this side of
Denver and the east bound trains
were delayed Wednesday and
Thursday.
State employment agent Gelow
publishes his notice wanting over
$4,000 harvest hands for % conn
ties, ellis county to have $500 oi
them. Tells them the wages will
be 50 a dav and board, $50 tol
good stackers, $50 for man anC
his teams and work commence il
this section about July 1st.
Free press., 1904-06-11
BEAUTIFUL FOLDER.
UNIQUE AND REPLETE WITH FACTS,

The Union Pacific has issued the
handsomest folder ever turned out
by any railroad east or west. Gives
a complete history of the Louisiana
Purchase Exposition, with the very
best half tone illustrations of the
buildings, grounds and other feat
ures, with descriptive articles, and
is complete guide to St. Louis.
as well as to the exposition.
A copy will be mailed free by
addressing any Union Pacific agent
( enclosing two cents for postage
or E. L. Lomax, G. P. & T. A
Omaha, Neb.
Free press., 1904-06-11
Don't fail TO take in the Excl

Don't fail to take in the Excur-
sion to St. Louis on the 2Oth..
Enjoy a weeks visit and inspect
the exhibits worth untold millions.
The magnificent buildings, cas-
cades and lliuminations that has
cost 40 million dollars to prepare
before the gates open. Containing
exhibits worth 200 million dollars,
will be sight worth going to see
-"And all the world are invit
ed and NAV as we'll come prepar-
ed to be amazed as this will be
bigger and more costly than Its
predecessors and because of the
wonders that science and pluck has
wrought in time for this show
the finest and graDdest that God
and man had produced all over
the world
Immense pumps adioin the lake
or lagoon and pump and re pump
the water over the cascade, mole
elaborate than any ever built in
the world At night electricity II
the water alternately makes it eve
rv conceivable color, while all ovcl
every building shine out hundred
thousand electric lights, and the
Immense search lights on the hui
dIngs light up the skv, the build
ings, statuarY with brilliant color:
that make never to be forgotten
scene. so wonderful is electricity
a spectacle such as was never be
fore witnessed. far exceeding Buf
talo exhibit. Over hundred thol
and lights showed up, every bui
ding aglOw of light, while the Ia
mense search lights on the build
lngs made combinations of flashing
lines and colors that were lndescr
baby beautiful
Free press., 1904-06-11

When at the Editorial meeting
in the Kansas building at the big
Worlds Fair, Mrs Noble Prentls
said in her address.
Editors, when you 90 home be
sure and urge in your papers that
the teachers, the older school boys
and girls, your country boys and
girls to come to the Fair. 1t Is
the grandest Educational institu-
ton of the world and chance a
Kansas will never have again"
1t has been a pleasure for editor
Freese to get up the excursion on
June Goth, but having been there
last month he diGnt propose to go
this time But number of the
parents are insisting that we 90,
having our r. r. ticket and season
ticket to the Fair and champeron
the Young folks, and guide them
thro', and we may arrange to 90.
If our country or town parents
want to send their children let US
know at once and we may a1rang
to look after them on the trip.
Free press., 1904-06-11

The people were surprised last
Saturday at the announcement of
the wonderful low rate The railroad
had given TO the Worlds Fair for
the Excursion on the Goth, only
cent a mile, the lowest they ever
even gave the Old Soldiers encamp
ment, only $11.30 for the round
trip from Hays, many are arrang
ing to 90. Only about ] the reg
ular excursion rate, saving you
enough to pay your board while
there Instead of 1 day at Denver,
2 days at Omaha, this time they
give US 6 days there, and as Geo,
Grass, who has just been there,
says: sit is time enough to see
the whole thing, all you want to
see, more than your moneys worth
and wonderful sight"
Free press., 1904-06-11

Miss Maud Samuels, Mrs G W
Cross, Mrs r ] Stevens 6 daugh
ter and Clarence Kingsley are the
Ellis folks visiting the Fair.
Henry Winters goes to the Worlds
Fair next Monday and will then
visit friends IN the east.
Henry Meyer and wife 60 to
the Worlds Far next week and
then to Ohio to visit relatives.
G W Miller, jr.. leaves for there
this evening and then to Chicago
for another week
Rsa's and Will Halls have re
turned from their trip and report
royal sight of the world.
Paul Drnges and wife have re-
turned from their weeks visit at
the Far and report many wonder
tui sights.
Free press., 1904-06-11

The bad boy Is already snipeing
the cherries,
The advent of mosquitoes and
toads proclaims that the good old
summer time is here to stay.
A daughter of Mrs. Hi,debrand
has arrived from the east on a
visit.
Jim Stehley has taken a job in
Carter's Butcher shop, Dan Mullen
having gone to Carrlck's.
Gottieb Reidel and wife have
returned from their visit to
Wisconsin.
News comes of the death of our
old citizen and High School Prin
cipal, Prof. Gehman- He passed
away in Odessa, Missouri.
The Peavy elevator is quite some
improved now that the drive way
and the Office buildings have been
enlarged.
Good butter has gone down to
10 and u cents in our town aud
the Creameries are paylny from IA
to Is cents for cream at their stat
ion.
DR.. and Mrs. Burnham Of Den
yer are making a short visit with
Mr.. and Mrs, Treat on their way
to the Worlds Fair. Mrs. Burn
ham is a sister to Mr.. Treat.
The Ladles of the Lutheran
Church will give Lawn Social at
the home of Mrs. H. w. Oshant,
Friday evening June II. All are
cordially invited.
Frank Field and wife now drive
a very handsome gray team with
their new surrey And there's
nothing slow about the surrey
either.
On Thursday evening Miss Lucy
Snyder left for Emporia. where
she will take a course IN Library
work at the State Normal, this
summer. She was accompanied by
her mother.
The popping of fire crackers and
the firing of Roman candles re
minds US that the Glorioas Fourth
is approaching A big.celebration
will probably be held in Ellis
Free press., 1904-06-11
Give you another day

Passenger Agents FrawIey of
the U. P, and Cooper of the Alton
were here this week to prepare
for the Excursion of Goth and gran
ted another day at the FsIr, so
those who desire can remain unit
Monday night, giving 6 Full, long
days at the Far, and Sunday see
ing the city. Or You can como
home sooner or stop at KaD sas
city or near there until Tuesday
morning train, 28th. and all for
about 81 railroad fare for the
round trip, saving You SO, enuf'
to pay Your Lodging & breakfast
So don't miss this chance If You
want to 60 or send any of Your
family.
Free press., 1904-06-11

On June 9th the Students of
the Kansas Wesleyan college of
Salina and on the 10th the STD ohm
Military College of Sal1na went on
excursions to the Worlds Falr.
They believe, as we said last week
that it Is the grandest of education
for teacher or grown scholar.
And we hope every parents
who possibly can, will send their
grown children on the Excurfion
on the Goth. And every teacher
should go for the week.
$2S will pay all tho expenses OF
the trip and 1t will be money well
spent and never regretted.
This amount pays your railroad,
MOTEL, admission to the grounds
5 days and living and a glorious
time and sights,
Free press., 1904-06-11

VIM, Hall, who visited the big
Fair says you can spend 3 months
at the Fair and not see it all, but
at the end of week you will be
satisfied, seen enough and be ready
to come home. That the sight of
the grounds, outside of the beau
tiful palaces and the illuminations
will pay for the whole cost of your
trip. Most wonderful ever seen.
And it Is expensive to stay long.
Free press., 1904-06-11
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Childrens' Day Exercises of the
Baptist church will be held Sunday
night June II at 8'clock, A very
nice program has been prepared.
All are cordially Invited.