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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-01-11
IMPROVEMENTS
At THE ORPHEUM
THE STAGE is TO BE WIDENED
CHANGES TO BE MADE.

If the merry answer of nail-nose to
the rap of the hammer-head presages
aught in the way of rapid work then
Manager Joe Cohen of the Orpheum
will make good his promise to complete
the enlargement of the stage this week
and open the popular house, better than
ever next week. To the man unused
to way of builders and carpenters there
is nothing but bewilderment on the
stage today where but a few days ago
the matinee idol thrilled the hearts of
all the girls and the villain earned the
Kisses of a just and righteous gallery,
where the fifth act invariably saw Vir-
tue triumphant and vice lead away in
shackles, that is if vice was not lucky
enough to get shot full of holes
Strange rafters run this and and that
supporting other strange beams, all
this of course being false work for the
support of the permanent structure.
If a visitor stands in one part of the
stage today he gets his eyes full of saw
dust and if he moves to another part
a chunk of wood falls on MS head. Still
people think that life behind the foot
lights is one round of pleasure!
The actual change in the stage will
hardly be realized until the house re-
opens. 1t is being deept ned by II feet,
that is instead of being 2S fNet deep it
will be 40 or nearly a third more. The
proscenium arch will be widened five
feet also, the ends of the stage boxes
being rounded to meet the new line.
The wings will of course remain the
same as they always extended to the
limits of the building.
AS the proscenium nearly went to
the ceiling before, it is only possible to
raise it few inches but there will be
nothing to obstruct the vision from any
seat in the house. There will be six
traps on the stage floor. The floor is
being entirely reconstructed and a fine
new surface will appear instead of the
rough splintery old floor of which
everyone used to complain.
Another great improvement will be
in lowe ring the orchestra seats over
foot. This will bring the piano below
the level of the stage and will put some
of the musicians partly underneath but
a sounding board placed below will
even improve the effect. The change
will give room for two new rows of
chairs in front.
The comfort of the actors will be
looked after by the erection of new
dressing rooms. A two story building
48 by 16 will give space for dozen
rooms which will be neatly fitted up.
I'VE will not be able to get the new
chairs in this week as they have not
yet arrived from the Coast" said Man
agtr Cohen who was as busy as a pay
ing teller during a run on the bank
this morning 80 we will not change
the seating for the present. When the
chairs arrive we WIN put the extra
rows in front and will carry the rear
wall back flush with the rest of the
building We will have a seating ac-
commodation of about 200 more when
that is done. Finish the new stage
this week? Sure kela."
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-01-11
THOUGHT CHANGE
OF VENUE NEEDLESS
JUDGE WHITNEY SAID THAT
SEEMED UNNECESSARY TO
BRING CASE IN HIS COURT.

A case came up in the police court
this morning that did not meet with
the approval of either Judge Whitney
or Special Prosecutor Frank Andrade.
1t was where Catherine Keaunui, a
young girl, was charged with the theft
of $23.75 from Miss Wong Kong at
Hauula on December 20. The court at
once inquired the reason for having
such petty case brought to the Homo
lulu court for trial, and the various
parties to the affair were put to I'M
necessary trouble and expense of com
ing from Hauula to Honolulu. '"This
case could be tried just as well at Hau-
ula," said Judge Whitney in discussing
the matter" and it seems to be an UNI
necessary thing for small cases to be
brought here when they could be dis
posed of at the place where the offence
is alleged to have been committed"
Andrade felt the same way about the
matter. On the other hand it was
claimed that the prosecution, which
had employed special counsel, would be
more certain of receiving an impartial
trial if the case were tried before Judge
Whitney. A continuance was granted,
at the request of the prosecution, until
January IS in order that more witness
es could be subpoenaed.
r. w. Condor, charged with child
stealing, was in the police court today
but the woman who had charged him
with the theft of the child failed to
make an appearance, so a nolle PROSE-
was entered.
Seven gamblers, Japs, were fined s.
and costs each this morning by Judge
Whitney. They had been plyaing craps
at Iwilei yesterday.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-01-11
THE LAVA FLOW
ON SAVAII
ADVICES BY THE SIERRA ARE TO
THE EFFECT THAT IT HAS
REACHED THE SEA.

According to advices received by
the Sierra yesterday, the lava flow on
the island of Savaii has reached the
sea. The Samoanische Zeitung says:
From Savaii we hear the unwelcome
news that the recent overlooking of
lava at Lealatele has done considerable
damage to properties there. A. A.
King was the greatest suffertr for he
lost all that he possessed. The whole
of his plantation and his house were
utterly destroyed by the lava, and he
is now in a destitute condition with
his family, of whom there are five
young children.
Half the native village of Toapaipai
has been burnt out, and many native
cocoa plantations have been destroyed
by the lava.
c. Bartleys plantation at Manga
has also been almost totally ruined,
there being only about five acres left
unframed. The lava went within
200 feet of the outer re +, and is now
cooled off. 1t is still possible therefore
to get to Lealatele round by the reef,
besides the cross on top of the lava
where the bridge stood.
1t is reported that the lava from the
crater i'm Savaii has found its way
down to the coast in another place
near Lealatele. 1t flowed down the
large dry water course at Palapala and
Samalaeulu at the rate Of 20 miles in
SO hours, and ceased to flow about 40
yards from the beach at Sataputu near
the large Roman Catholic church. The
natives are leaving the district and
are going to Faga further down the
coast. The lava in its course has des-
troyed much valuable land and cocoa
plantations.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-01-11
BY AUTHORITY
TENDER FOR FURNISHING ROAD
BUILDING MACHINERY FOR
COUNTY OF OAHU.

Bidders will make proposals for de-
livery of machinery F. O. b., Honolulu.
Bidders will state shortest time of such
delivery after contract is let. The
Board reserves the right to reject any
or all tenders.
1st.-Two 10000 lbs. latest improved
wheel type Steam Road Rollers.
2nd,-Two outfits, consisting of the
following each, No. 8 gyratory Crusher
mounted on Steel 1 beam frame with
Steel Wheels, Tongue Neck Yoke and
double trees, making outfit portable
Crusher equipped with back driving
gear. 30 it. pipe frame elevator COM
plete with best rubber belt elevator
buckets, etc, etc.
Three section revolving Screw 80"
diameter and II #. long. Each sec
tions to have proper perforations for
grading material, Screws complete with
cradle driving chains, etc.
Portable Engines to operate Crush
ers.
Portable Engine and Boiler mounted
on Steel Wheels complete with tongue
for Horses. Boiler of Locomotive type
capable of developing 20 horsepower.
Engine to be mounted on Boiler and
to be sx12 capable OF 20. HIP. or more.
Engine to nave two band wheels and
to be furnished with betting for driving
crushers.
Sealed proposals will be received at
the office Of the County Clerk, Homo
lulu, until 4 o'clock January 10th 1906.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-01-11

DENVER, (Col), December 8O.-The
death of Mrs. Jane L. Stanford was
made the basis for a dastardly plot to
secure big fees for the Honolulu ofh-
cials according to DIR. David Starr
Jordan, president of Stanford Univer-
sity, who is i'm Denver.
Furthermore DIR. Jordan intimates
that the report that Mrs Stanford was
murdered was a part Of a plot on the
part of several of Mrs. Stanford's ser
wants, who were Jealous of the favor
with which Mrs Stanford treated Miss
Berner her private secretary. DR.. Jor-
dan says that they hoped by spreading
a rumor that Mrs. Stanford had been
poisoned to jeopardize Miss Berner's
bequest.
I'VE have established beyond doubt
that Mrs Stanford died a natural death
said Dr. Jordan this morning "a post
norton examination developed that
the aorta had been ruptured. This was
the result of fatty degeneration of the
heart. The heart is now in San Fran
cisco, where it is being preserved"
According to DR.. Jordan no strych-
nine was found in Mrs. Stanford's sys-
TEN. Reports were circulated by the
officials of Honolulu that large guam
, tity of the poison had been discovered.
Indeed the sheriff went so far as to
say that a bottle containing 600 grains
had been fou9nd. 9But all of this, DR..
Jordan declares, has been proved un-
/ true.
J DR.. Jordan and other close friends Of
/ the late Mrs. Stanford have been con-
Quoting an investigation since her
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-01-11
TO REMOVE WRECK
OF MARTHA DAVIS
LEHUA LEFT TUESDAY
FOR HILO TO BE USED I'm WORK
OF CLEARING HILO BAY.

The steamer Lehua departed Tues
day afternoon about O'Clock for Hilo
20 start on the work of removing the
hulk of the bark Martha Davis from
Hilo Bay, In addition to Captain Nc
Allister of the vessel, Captain Weir
went along with the Lehua, to assist
in removing the wreck Diver Terrill
is at Hilo and has been there for some
weeks in connection with the work.
According to the plans Of Captain
Miller, the superintendent Of the Lee
hua, the wreck is to be floated by
means of pontoons, lowed out to deep
water beyond the reef and sunk. The
work is being done for the Federal
government.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-01-11
BIG STEAMER
COMES FOR SUGAR
ALASKAN ARRIVED TODAY FROM
PUGET SOUND TO GET 1920
TONS OF SUGAR.

The S. S. Alaskan arrive this morn
ing from Seattle and Tacoma with g.
$50 tons of freight for this port The
vessel had a pleasant trip during the
entire run. Chief officer Bennett fell
down during the run and injured him
self. He was sent to the hospital on
the arrival of the vessel in port today.
The Alaskan will remain in port for
a week and perhaps longer waiting for
sugar She began this afternoon to
load sugar as there are between 1000
and 5000 tons on hand at the Railway
wharf for her. But as she is to take
more sugar she will have to remain
indefinitely until it arriveA She will
load at Kahului and Hilo in addition
to Honolulu, taking the cargo to Della
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-01-11
STEAMERS
MAKE PORT TO-DAY

Two island steamers arrived this
morning, the Claudine from her regular
run to Maui ports and the Noeau from
her run to Hawaii ports. The>Claudine
did not bring very much freight and
had a Smaller passe niger list than usual
She goes out tomorrow at p. m. on
her usual run to Maui ports. She
cleaned ship at Nuu.
The steamer NOeau was weather
bound for several days and was unable
to work along the Hamakua coast, as
the weather was very rough She
brought 35 head of cattle from Napoo-
poo.
Purser Wilberton reports that Ku-
kuihaele mill has been grinding since
January and that HOnokaa will start
to haul cane on Monday.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-01-11
HAVE CHARTERED
STEAMER FOR SUGAR
NEW LINER REQUIRED BY THE
CAN-HAWAIIAN LINE TO
TAKE SUGAR FROM ISLANDS.

Owing to the large increase in the
shipment of sugar over the American
Hawaiian line, "a new vessel has been
chartered by that company to take SUI
gar this season from the islands.
The S. S. Massachusetts, a new boat
belonging to the Atlantic Transporta-
ton Company, has been chartered by
the company to make a trip from New
York to California and Puget Sound
ports and Honolulu with freight and to
take a return cargo of sugar to Della
ware Breakwater. She has a capacity
of about 10000 tons. The vessel will
leave New York March 10 and arrive
in Honolulu about June l to load. She
is being operated in addition to the
regular fleet of the American Hawaii
an line.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-01-11
THE PEACOCK CASE

There was quite an array OF counsel
present in Judge Lindsay's court this
morning when the trial of the case of
w. c. Peacock VS.. A. CARVE and others
was begun. This is the quo warranto
proceeding, in which Peacock attacks
the authority of the acting officers Of
the firm of w. c. Peacock & Company
r. w. Breckons, c. w. Ashford and
Noar appeared for Peacock. Judge
Stanley was present as an interested
listener, though he did not take part in
the proceedin~5. e. A. MOtt-Smith and
r. w. Anderson acted for Rotbwell and
the other defendants.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-01-11

sudden death, March list last 1t has
uncovered a startling array of facts,
he says, but none that point to muir
der. He declares that within a few
weeks a full report of the discoveries
in connection with the affair will be
made public and he says he believes
that sensations will follow. Just what
they are DR.. Jordan refuses to tell
DR.. Jordan says the world was pro-
foundly shocked when the news was
flashed from Honolulu that Mrs STAN
ford was dead. and it was given out
that she had died of strychnine poison
ing. The cable news said that she had
fallen to the floor shrieking Il have
been poisoned" But i'm spite of a rigid
investigation no evidence of foul play
could be secured. Gradually the eX-
citement died out in the public mind.
But the friends Of Mrs. Stanford did
not remain inactive. They proceeded to
sink the probe deeper. The most learn
ed experts in subtle poisons were call
ed in. They tried in vain to find traces
of some deadly drug.
Then arose the question as to why
the report that Mrs. Stanford had beer
murdered had been afloat. Develop.
ments pointed strongly to official GU
pidity men in high places in Honolulu
hoped to profit by an inquest, an au'
topsy and such official procedure from
the estate of the rich woman. AS soor
as the evidence is compete it is prob
able that these officials will be pro
coded against. Then will come GU
e. Of III,
death of Mrs. Jane Stanford.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-01-11
MEXICAN AND
COLUMBIAN

SAN FRANCISCO, January Good
progress is being made on the Ameri-
Hawaiian company's new steam
ers, Mexican and Columbian, under
course of construction at the Union
Iron Works. The double bottoms are
about completed, and more haste will
henceforth be possible on the vessels.
They will upon completion, be used on
the line connecting this Coast and Ho-
nolulu with Salina Cruz, the Pacific
terminus of the Tehuantepec railroad
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-01-11
CAPITOL BAND STAND
Continued from page one.

government grounds Is i'm a disgraCeful
condition and should either be torn
down at once or else repaired and
painted.
During the session of the last legis-
lature the Superintendent Of Public
Works was instructed to proceed with
the repairing of the structure at once
and i'm loyal endeavor to obey, he had
the steps cut away and six pieces Of
stone hauled alongside. Then the
County Act came into force and opera
tions ceased, so the old stand remains.
The band stand commenced its career
under prosperous circumstances for it
was originally the Royal pavilion in
which Kalakaua, the last of Hawaifs
kings, was crowned or rather in which
he crowned himself. II was butt fer
the occasion Immediately in front of
the main entrance to the palace, a
temporary causeway being placed over
the steps After the jubilations were
over and the town began to sober up
it was moved to it's present position
where it has remained ever slice. But
there is nothing royal about the dingy
old frame work now. The paint work
is cracked and discolored, the gliding
has long since disappeared, the lattice
work below is patched in a manner
that would discredit a hen-coop and
the inside is made hideous with a
| tangle of electric light wires. The
wood work looks d5cayed and it is
possible indeed that most of it would
! have to be replaced. However that
may be- a band stand is needed in the
! Capito1 prOt1D1c and other the Terri
tory of the County should supply it.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-01-11
ANNUAL MEETING
BANK OF HAWAII
WE'LL KNOWN CONCERN HEARD
REPORTS AND ELECTED OFF,
GERS FOR THE NEXT YEAR.

The Bank of Hawaii Ltd, held lis
annual meeting when the following
year: c. M. Cooke, President; p. C.
Jones, vice president; F.. w. Macfar-
lane, End vice president; c. H. Cooke,
cashier; c. Hustace Jr., assistant cash
Ter; F. b. Damon, assistant; E. d.
Tenney, f. F. Bishop, j. a. McCandless
c. II. Anterior, directors. The only
change was made by increasing the
membership of the Board by one, r. c.
Anterior.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-01-11
HALE1WA.

The Haleiwa Hotel, Honolulu's ia
nous country resort, on the line Of the
Oahu Railway, contains every modern
Improvement and affords its guests an
opportunity to enjoy all amrsements-
golf, tennis, billiards, fresh and salt
water bathing, shooting, fishing, riding
and driving. Tickets, including rail-
way fare and one full days room and
board, are sold at the Honolulu Station
an Trent & Company for IS. For de-
parture Of trains, consult time table.
On Sundays, the Haleiwa Limited, q
two hour train, leaves at 1922 a. M;
returning, arrives in Honolulu at "
p. m.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-01-11
TRIAL BEFORE DIE BOLT.

Judge De Bolt is engaged in the trial
of the case of Tom Gun VS.. Il. F. Nc
Tighe, an action for trespass. A. S.
Humphreys appears for defendant and
Lyle A. Dickey for plaintiff. The fol-
lowing jurors are hearing the case:
Thomas Gill, Bruce Hartman, John
Neill, c. Butzke, A. II. Walker, ]. w.
Mcdonald, G. O'Nell, Frank Darling, j.
Mitchell, ]. H. Mckenzie, w. Barclay,
b. Sammons.
ware Breakwater. She will carry to-
tai Of II, 400 tons from the three island
ports.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-01-11
WILL CALL ON LEWIS

Supervisors Lucas and Adams, who
were deputed to call on Mr.. Lewis in
reference to the tenancy of the kunst
property, will probably do so in a day
or two and report at a special meeting
next week.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-01-11
FlOttenverein.

Am Donnerstag den II ten Januar
Attends um hS findet ur der Schulz die
Fahresversammtung des deutschen
Flottenvereins staff. Fedes Mitglied
list tier NIT dezu eingeladen.
Pastor w. Felmy, Schrlftwart.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-01-11

Want ads in The Star bring quick re-
" IoJ SOUP ssIql s9uH ssIqL SUM
cents.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-01-11
DIR. JORDAN'S
INTERVIEW

REPORT OF HIS I is ALLEGED TO
HAVE CHARGED HONOLULU OFFICIALS A PLOT Elk
TORT FEES FROM THE STAN FORD EsTATE-THE INTERVIEW
WHICH HE HAS SINCE DENIED GIVEN.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-01-11
TO Let

Cottage at Waikiki now occupied By
J. ID. Gaines. Possession given Febru-
airy LIST. Apply to ]. NJ. McChesney
Queen street
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-01-11

THOMAS MAY ARRIVE TOMORROW
The transport Thomas may arrive
tomorrow from San Francisco with one
days later mail.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-01-11
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
ARRIVING.

ARRIVING.
Friday January u.
u. S. A. T. Thomas, Lyman, from
San Francisco, may arrive.
U. S. s. Saturn, Newell, from Mid
way, may arrive.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-01-11
DEPARTING.

Tuesday, January 9.
Stmr. Lehua, McAllister, for Hilo
at 6 p. m.
Thursday, January II.
s. S. Ventura, Hayward, TO rthe Col
onies, at 1890 a. m.
S. S. Moana, Glib, for Victoria and
Vancouver, at 1 a. m.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-01-11
Classified Advertising
Wapted

Wanted 476 men to enjoy the tasty
lunches hot and cold, served daily
from IL a. m. to p. m. Scotty &c. z.
Meston,) Royal Annex, opposite Police
Station.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-01-11
81 Meal Tickets $3.50
r.. HIGAKI,
PHOTOGRAPHER.

First class cabinets, two views SAGE
per dozen.
The sun., 1906-12-05
p,,..,. Distributing Car Conductor.

To THE EDITOR OF THIS SUN--Sir: There is q
formidable notice in all surface and elevated cars
In this city forblddng passengers to expectorate
on the car floors, under penalty OF fne and I'm
prisonment. This notice, as we all know. is based
on sound hygienlc principles and In 10 prevent the
danger Of people mourning disease by contact and
subsequent Introduction into the system Of dan
gerous and deadly disease germs.
In violent contradiction to this sensible rule OF
the company is the habitual practice OF Its con
ductors IN carrying transfers In their mouths and
licking their fingers preparatory to handing out
these same transfers. A conductor suffering from
tuberculosis other malevolent disease could
and does by this endanger the lives OF thou
sands OF people In the course OF single month and
vet the conductor Is not threatened with any pun
lshment for this practice and Is neither liable TO
nne nor imprisonment.
No more direct method calculated 10 spread CON :
tagious disease by wholesale Is imaginable and Il
should be the eompany'S immediate business 10
discharge. after previously warning. any conductor
found guilty OF this practice. CONSISTENT.
NEW YORK December 3.
The sun., 1906-12-05
Government Ownership Of Minerals.

To THE EDITOR OF The SUN-Str: How dim
cult would .t be TO overestimate the value 10 the
people OF the United States of the reservation, In
all future allotments OF public lands. OF all rights
coal that may lie therein! 1t is already provision
of law In this State and probably In all the States
that deposits of gold and silver that may exist
n land already owned privately, are the property
OF the State and may be worked only subject to the
States terms, and II would be great extension OF
this claim, which has always been acquiesced In.
II all minerals should be declared the property Of
the State In order to protect rights already vested
future assertions Of ownership by the State should
be restricted 10 future nnds any property. either
public or private. To encourage prospectors to
search for iron and coal deposits pension might be
awarded to those so fortunate as to discover such
deposits.
The assertion OF state ownership In deposits OF
the precious metals dates back TO time lmmemoFl al
when gold and silver alone were precious: but
wiser generation now that the best way 10 give
all the people of a country a fair share In the min
era deposits Is TO declare all mineral deposits with
out exception, to be public property This is one
Roosevelt idea, at least, that can follow. and
shout for ROBERT p. GRERN.
NEW YORK. December 2.
The sun., 1906-12-05
An Explanation.

This morning we print a document
which every good American citizen will
welcome with joy and consider most re-
epectfully and, we hope, peruse through
out with accumulating eagerness. The
Presidents message is long, but we must
Remember that it occupies no more space
than is needed 10 contain the number oi
words which the illustrious author has
deemed requisite for the conveyance OF
the thoughts he is communicating to the
Congress.
1t is proper to say that THE SUN has
ventured to correct the eccentricities
not to say enormities, Of spelling which
appear in surprising variety in the Off
Cial version OF the message. We have
taken this liberty of emendation, not
in any controversial spirit, but simply
because we believed it important that
the minds of our readers should not be
distracted by the sense of humor from
serious consideration of the momentous
matters here discussed by President
ROOSEVELT.
We are sure that the time will come
when Mr.. ROOSEVELT will thank us for
our arbitrary and unconstitutional sup
preston Of those superficial features OF
his message which are calculated to i'm
pair its usefulness by provoking levity.