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Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-12-21
BENEFIT FOR
LOCHRANE

That three year-od Master Willie
Lochrane may have u happy Christ
mas, the. theatrical talent now In HO-
nolulu arc giving d benefit perform
ance tonight, under the auspices of
the Scottish Thistle Club at the Or
phcum, for his Father, Lochrane, the
Scottish singer and comedian. The
services of the leading actors of all
the principal theaters have been Sc
cured and the program promises to
be very interesting. as well as one
given for good cause.
The Park Theater is loaning Nor
ris and Wilson, Tho Modorus, Sand
art and the Melnotte Sisters Tho
Bllou Theatcr loans Dunn and Bran
don, Moncrlcf and Gladys Middleton.
The Savoy loans the -Magrath
company, the clever Wilson Sisters,
George Stanley and Frank Foster.
The Empire loans its latest speciality
artists. The Novelty Theater will
send over the Van Barley company,
Master Jimmie and Wise and Milton.
The Great American Show (circus)
loans the Weldon Acrobatic family
and the Vale Musical troupe. In
addition, Eva Alva, the little dancer
who was once the interpreter for the
Russian immigrants, Charles Stan
ton, Fred Pollard, Rance Smith (Ba-
nana), Mike Patton and Weaver and
Archer. will be on the program.
Popular prices will prevail
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-12-21
NEW EMPIRE LEAPS
INTO PUBLIC FAVOR

The New Empire thcater lcaped in
to instant favor with the thci'er-gr-
ing public last night, when Manager
J. T. Scully introduced his talented
aggregation of vaudeville entertain
ers from San Francisco.
The success of the new thcatcr en-
terprise was made manifest when
each of the performers were greeted
with dcafening applause, the real big
hit being made by the Gladstone Sis
tiers, who featured their wonderful ac-
robatic dance
Crowds haunted the Empire all
through the evening and many were
turned away. There were not seats
enough even at the close of the sec
ond performance for all those who
were in the thcatcr. Galleries and
orchestra were packed, and the per-
formances were not disappointments.
The enlarged stage was found equal
to any test placed upon It, and the
new orchestra under the leadership
of Prof. Harry We'll, was not the least
of the attractions. 1t Is a real the
alter orchestra, composed Of veterans
in the local musical world and the
leader has so frequently felt tho
pulse of the public that he knows
what to supply in the way of sclec'
lions
Tho Gladstone Sisters are called
harmony singers. They sing to q
true Interpretation of the title, Edna
Randall, IN operate mezzo-soprano
sang her way into public favor, ant
although her selections were wei
known, yet she sang them so bcauti
fully as to receive rounds of ap
plausc. Tho Great Shook demon
strated his ability to please and mys
tify, and he duplicated many tricks
which are the, main events at spirit
ualistic meetings
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-12-21
u 81 81 ~ IS ~ ~ - ~
A MU Sc MENTS
THREE PLAYS IN
A single week

During the special engagement oil
the George u. Howard Company at
the New Orphcum next week, three
nigh class plays will he produced The
iIst, The Wrong Mr.. Wright" has
to do with an alias assumed By rich
San Francisco broker To assist in
capturing dcfaulting clerk who has
also taken tho same name. The old
man. who has never before had "A va
cation, under the influence of tho
lady detective speedily lOosens hia
purse strings and begins having u
gay time, when he Is brought up
short, with danger of being arrested
for his clerk. The situation is fur
ther complicated by the disguise
which the niece mas assumed to learn
ii man Ian love her for herself, ir-
respective of tho fortune that is at
tanned To her name. A couple of
love stories add zcst to the play,
which is funny thrOugout. This bill
Will be offered at the Christmas mat.
inee and evening and Tuesday, and
viii be followed Wednesday night by
paid in Full" For Friday, Saturday
matinee and Saturday evening, "Sher-
lock Holmes" vii be presented, and
on New Years Day and night Hello,
Bill" will be given.
Sherlock Holmes" is now being
presented in New York by William
Gillette and his all-star company.
Gillette was first seen in this cele-
brated drama in 1899. lie took 1t to
London, where II prUspcrcd during Il
long run. After he discarded the
piece 1t was taken up by stock COM
panies throughout the mainland. The
story Of the play is not found in any
of Doylc's short stories. Alice Faulk-
nor has certain papers with which
she intends to break off match be-
tween a mysterious titled person and
Il young lady whom lie Is about to
marry. The Titled person had de.
serted Alice's sister and thereby
caused her death. The titled person
employs Sherlock Holmes to get pos
session of the discriminating docu-
mcnts. James and Madge Larabce
are also anxious To get the papers for
Matchmaking purposes. Holmes, by
arranging an outbreak of fire ut the
Larabec home, forces Alice to betray
the hiding place of the papers. II is
her startled leap towards a certain
chair In the room that convinces
Holmes of the contents of the chair.
Touched by her grief and charmed
with her. Holmes returns the papers
and protects her from the Larabees
The booking for the season is en-
couraging, and packed houses will
mark the closing week of the How
ards. The company positively leaves
for Vancouver on January 3.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-12-21
New Orpheum
LOCRRANE'SBFNEFIT
TONIGHT
1880 O'Clock Sharp
AN ARRAY OF TALENT:

INV NNNHI VI INIENI.
Morris i Wilsul, Mclnuttc Sisters,
the Mcdoros, Saniarto, the Van Bark.
ley Co., Master Jimmie, Wise & Mil
ton, Wcldnn Family. the Vale
Troupe, Dunn & brandon. Eddie Mon
chief, Malan Magrath, George Stan.
Icy, the Wilson Sisters Mike Patton,
Fred Pollard. Charles Santon. Weav-
er a Archer, Rance Smith, Robert
Black, Frank Foster.
New Artists for the Empire The
alter.
Book your seats at the 0rpheum
Box Office. OPEN ALL DAY,
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-12-21
CIRCUS CLOSES
MONDAY NIGHT

The Great American Show will
close its, Honolulu engS cement on
Monday night, December 2G. Eight
more performances will be given, in
Guiding matinees today, Saturday and
Monday. The program they are pre-
Gcnting this week is their best one
and they should play to full tent
during this Christmas week, Tho
general admission Is % cents.
A free performance is given every
evening at 1880 in front of the tent
in Aala park.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-12-21

for their share of the praise from the
audience. hughes orchestra renders
a splendid musical program, Dunn
and Branton have "A brand new act,
and Walter Perry tells some very
funny stories. Gladys Middleton
sings some new songs and wears
pretty gowns.
There will be another change of
program tomorrow night, and on Fri
day the amateurs" will make up
part of the bill. Next week new tai
cnt will be seen on the Bljou stage,
Il bevy arriving on the Wilhelmlna.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-12-21
FUN AT PARK THEATER

II Is certainly fun in a Chinese
Laundry, as depicted by Morris and
Wilson, those two clever humorists
and acrobats at the Park Theater,
The theater goers have found II out
and Openings" at other houses had
no effect on the big crowd that was
at the Park to watch these two chaps
tumble over each other in bone
breaking turns. Their funniest pos
turc is when they start for each 9TH
er In fighting form and miss, by one
going over and the other under, The
crowd simply roars at these lighting
Iarcos. The rest of the program is
interesting. and you will enjoy your
self If you see the Park show.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-12-21
COSTUMES FOR
THE CARNIVAL

Orders for costumes for the Car
nival can now be placed with the Ha-
waiiau News Co, Ltd, Alex. Young
Building. Great interest is being talk
en- in the coming Carnival and the
costumes will be very attractive.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-12-21
BIJ0U CONTINUES
TO ATTRACT CROWDS

The splendid bin at the New hi
jon this week continues to draw
crowded houses. The vaudeville
changes and spicy after piece are the
real features of the program, al
though the motion pictures come In
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-12-21
DANCING SCHOOL.

Children's dancing class every Fri
day afternoon IL Odd Fellows Hall
at $3.50 o'clock. Private lessons by
appointment, Phone l74i
MISS HAZEL AUCKLAND.
479l-lm
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-12-21

Haas candy fresh and fine. Benson,
Smith and Company, Hotel and Fort
streets.
The national forum., 1910-10-08
Roscoe Conkling Bruce All Right

The "stir" that is being raised
against Assistant Superintendent
Roscoe Conkling Bruce over the ex-
change of one teacher for another
in the ordinary routine of school adj
ministration will amount to nothing.
Mr.. Bruce is showing himself cap
able of directing our public schools,
and the people who have the well
fare of the community at heart are
giving him an undivided support.
He is giving the Washington schools
the best administration since their
establishment, and his refusal to be
swerved from his righteous course
by bullying attorneys and profess
sional blacklnailers is bringing him
the hearty sympathy of many who
might not otherwise pay any atten-
ton to the matter.s SPECIALIZED mass
meetings." held only for purposes
of bluff" will not deceive the wise.
The national forum., 1910-10-08
VANITY FAIR
The Main Difference Between Civilized Man and the
Savage Is-Savages Don't Read
Conducted by JOHN H, WILLS.

ments, and we must therefore join
hands with all people throughout
the world who are fighting for the
worlds good"
A very interesting discussion fol-
lowed after Professor Dubois had
finished his forcible and logical ad-
dress. Prof. Kelly Miller spoke
positively and incisively for action
and progress. Lieut.. Thomas Fl.
Clarke felt called to make defense
of a man and cause, which he did
in fine, clean, clear manner. Prof.
William II. Richards of Howard
University Law School gave ex-
preston to many good ideas and
thoughts upon the fortitude and
courage of our people. Attorney l..
NJ. Hewlett positively and forcibly
presented an interesting personal
view. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell
gave voice to the need of progress,
and cited history and fact to empha-
size the need of positive effort. At
torney N. B. Marshall added inter
est to the discussion by trenchant
presentation of an inspiring ideal.
Attorney Robert L. Waring saw it
just bit different from the rest of
them, and did not hesitate to tell the
audience. Mr.. L. M. Hershaw COW
cred the occasion with philosophy in
his customary clever style.
The national forum., 1910-10-08
Register Vernon to Retire

The resignation of DR.. w. T. Yer
non as Register of the Treasury was
made public last Friday, coupled
with the statement that he would be
succeeded by Mr.. ]. c. Napier of
Tennessee. Rumors of DR.. Yer
mons probable retirement have been
in circulation for several months,
but the matter failed to take form
and color, as no one in possession of
the facts would make any definite
announcement concerning it. The
news, therefore, was not as surprls-
ing as it might otherwise have been.
By arrangement with Secretary
MacVeach, the change will be eff
fective on the first day of February,
nearly four months hence,
AS Federal official DR.. Vernon
has given eminent satisfaction, and
is conceded to be one of the fore
most orators and campaigners OF
the race. He has been an able de-
fender of the faith of the party, and
is popular with the masses wherever
he is known. His retirement doubt
less grows out Of political exigencies
that have recently arisen with re-
spect to Kansas and the administra-
ton, which reflect in no wise upon
the character or integrity of DR..
Vernon. He has carried himself adj
mirably here, and the departure OF
himself and his charming wife will
be a distinct loss to the social, intel
The national forum., 1910-10-08
lectual and religious life of the com.

lectual and religious life of the COM
munity.
DR.. Vernon says he has no plans
for the immediate future, save that
upon his retirement in February he
will take a mucll-needed rest. His
health has not been good in the past
year, owing to nervous troubles, SUI
perinduced by overwork. His re-
sumption of the duties of president
of the Western University at Quin-
daro, Kans., will not be considered
by him during the present school
year, although there is pressure be-
ing brought to bear upon him to take
up the work later on, and arrange
ments may be made ultimately to
have him to again become the active
head of this thriving school. In the
meantime, Prof, Sheldon French
will continue in charge. 1t is under
stood that other institutions con-
nected with the A. M. E. Church
have made attractive overtures for
DIR. Vernon's services. Desirable
pulpits have also been placed at his
disposal, and it is limited that his
name will go before the next gen
eral conference of his church as an
aspirant for a seat on the Bench of
Bishops. He is yet a young man,
and has a great work laid out for
him. In whatever field he may find
it we'll to cast his lot, DIR. Vernon
will have the best wishes of a host
of admiring fellow-citizens of both
races.
The selection of Mr.. Napier as
his successor is in accord with the
logic Of the situation, and will give
eminent satisfaction to all elements
Of the party, regardless of section.
Although Mr.. Napier halls from
Tennessee, he is regarded as being,
for political purposes, from the
country at large.
The national forum., 1910-10-08
Howard University Opens Auspi
ci0usly

The formal opening of Howard
University took place last Tuesday
morning. DR.. Elmer E. Brown,
United States Commissioner of
Education, delivered an instructive
address, reviewing the progress and
ideals of the university. President
w. P. Thirkield spoke in an inspir-
ing vein. Saturday night the How
ard Law School opened, with Dean
B. F. Leighton as the principal
speaker. Monday night the medical
department began operations.
When all of the divisions get into
full swing it is expected that the
registration will show 1900 students,
nearly 400 more than last year. In
the freshman class alone this year
there are twice as many students as
the entire school had four years ago,
or just before President Thirkield
assumed charge,
The national forum., 1910-10-08
The Skies Frightening for the
Colored Brother

History is being made with start
ling rapidity in this meek o the
woods"
From a period of temporary de-
spond the Republican situation is
looking up There are evidences
that the two wings of the party are
getting closer together under the
modifying influence of the diplo-
macy of President Taft. He has a
remarkable talent for harmonizing
differences and reconciling the re-
fractory ones. The Presidents Dig
nihed attitude with reference to the
nomination in 1912 has greatly
strengthened him with the conserva-
tive element Of the party, and there
is also a feeling that he and Colonel
Roosevelt have had an understand
ing by which there will be no clash
of interests when the crucial moment
arrives for a "lining up" of the
forces two years hence at the ma
tional convention. The Democrats
are having troubles of their own,
and they will not have walk-away
if the campaign managers of the G.
O. P. exercise any of their usual
gumption. Differ as Republicans
may in the index, they have a rare
faculty for bobbing up, serenely and
solidly on election day. Some ex-
cellent work is likely to be done in
The national forum., 1910-10-08

all the doubtful States and Congress
sional districts between now and the
9Th day of November,
While stopping up the leaks in the
Republican organization as a whole,
President Taft is not overlooking
the welfare of the faithful colored
voters, The announcement of the
prospective appointment OF Hon,
Tames c. Napier, Tennessee's favor
ite son, as far as our people are con-
cerned, heartens the rank and file
of the Negro element of the party,
for it indicates that the administra-
ton is duly appreciative of honest
and efficient service rendered it in
an hour of need. Mr.. Napier la
bored diligently and helpfully for
the nomination OF Judge Taft, III the
face of a determined opposition
among lifelong friends, and during
the campaign that followed he was
in the thickest of the fray, contend
ing for every inch of ground for his
party.
With the retirement of DIR. Yer
non, the natural choice for Regis
ter of the Treasury is Mr. Napier,
who came within an ace Of winning
the prize on two previous occasions,
Mr.. Napier assumes the duties of
Register February I, 1911.
A second encouragement to the
race lies in the agreed-upon designa-
ton of former Governor P. B. 5.
Pinchback, one of the "Old Guards"
The national forum., 1910-10-08
Some Things That Are Happening
Weekly Resume Of the Activities Of
People Worth While
BY r. w. THOMPSON

most picturesque figures, as an at
tache of the Internal Revenue Serv-
ice, with headquarters in New York
city. The place will carry large re-
sponsibilities and emoluments of a
size commensurate in the main with
Governor Pinchback's valued serv-
ices and personal dignity. The du-
ties will be congenial, and the Gov
ernor will be found to fit into the
post like a hand in a glove. The
recognition of this grand old man"
will be hailed with pleasure by right
thinking Negroes the country over,
and its effect will be felt at the polls
in the pivotal States next month
where the Negro vote is potent.
The national forum., 1910-10-08
A View Of the Passing Show

The principals of the stock COM
pany engaged for the musical
comedy season Of the New Howard
Theater arrived Sunday, and the
chorus is now being gotten in shape
for the regular rehearsals. Man
ager w, II, Smith, who hase been
in New York for the better part
Of the past two weeks looking 'em
over" is back in harness, working
like Trojan, and expresses him
The national forum., 1910-10-08
The Prisoner and the Law

When the first international
Prison Congress met in Brussels it
caused mild stir, but when How
ard reported his observations and
discoveries in the prison-houses of
Europe the entire civilized world
was filled with an awful shame, to
know, to think that men and women
should be inflicted and suffer such
awful hardship. and torture.
1t is a known fact that crime and
punishment are kindred in kind.
Crime is sporadic, punishment is de-
liberate, and the thought and effort
put forth to make the punishment
fit the crime is ineffective, and goes
awry and closes the name of action"
The Evening Star of this city has
TO say editorially;
Delaware has retained the whipping
post despite the almost universal abandon
ment of that ancient form of punishment.
Its prison records do not indicate that it
has been an effective agency for the pre-
ventiOn of crime. On the contrary, its
jails are as well filed in proportion to the
population as those of any other Com
monwealth. The average of crime is as
heavy in the Diamond State as elsewhere.
Apparently the lash has no terrors for law
breakers.
"Some years ago it was proposed to
adopt the whipping-post in the District of
Columbia as an appropriate punishment
for wife-beaters, the President of the
United States advancing this idea in
message to Congress, with the result of
the introduction of bill and serious
effort to secure its passage Fortunately
for Washington, Congress refused to lapse
into barbarsm by inficting, even upon so
despicable class of offenders, the in
human. unwisc and possibly murdcr-pro-
voking penalty of public chastisement In
the discussion OF this subject at that time
the experience of Delaware with the whip
,,;,, lN rit Nvnc
proved to the satisfaction of the Districts
legislators that, rather than stimulating a
respect for the law, the whipping-post
served to incite resentment.
Possibly the retention of the whipping
post in Delaware serves good purpose in
affording continuous example Of what
not to do in the treatment of lawbreakers.
Those who believe in the drastic methods
of ancient times, in the theory Of revenge
for offenses committed, in punishment
rather than in correction, may approve
the application of the lash as adding ter
ror to imprisonment. But as long as cap
tal punishment itself does not prevent
murder it is obvious that possibly along
another line lies the way to greater social
safety"
From associated ideas everyone
who deals with a prisoner believes
him guilty, from the officer who ar
rests him to the turnkey who lodges
him in the cell.
The national forum., 1910-10-08
Emmert J. Scott in the Limelight

-
1t is an open secret that at least
two other places Of honor and profit
are being reserved for the colored
voters, and the announcement of
names and stations may be expected
from Beverly at almost any moment.
Emmett J. Scott of Tuskegee Insti-
tute, who is in a position to know
much of the inside sentiment of
those responsible for the care of the
Negroes interests in political affairs,
spent Monday in the city, and after
conferences with number of off
cials close to the administration,
gave out the statement that it was
his opinion that President Taft was
disposed to give liberal recognition
TO his loyal colored supporters, and
that he felt very sure that the Presi-
dents friendship would be empha-
sized very shortly in a fashion SO
substantial that his sincerity could
not be doubted.
Mr.. Scott, who, it will be remem-
bered, was one of the three United
States Commissioners to investigate
social, political and industrial con
ditions in the Republic of Liberia,
passed through the city Monday, EN-
route to Worcester, Mass, to at
tend the conference ON "the near
East and Africa" which opened Oc-
tober 4 at Clark University. By
invitation Mr.. Scott addressed the
conference Friday morning at 1880
OH "The United States and Liberia. !"
On Saturday at O'Clock Mr.. Scott
is announced for all address before
the Twentieth Century Club" one
of Boston's most famous inStitu-
tions. The honor of appearing be-
fore this body is regarded as one of
rare distinction.
The national forum., 1910-10-08

Hon, John c. Dancy will be one
of the party that is to accompany
DR.. Booker T. Washington on his
educational pilgrimage through
Continued on Page S.)
The national forum., 1910-10-08

The Minnehaha is doing its share
of the big business Of the U-street
section. George E. Battles, the
rapid-fre pianist, is giving his pa
irons samples of the latest musical
comedy hits, such as Aida Overton
Walkers "Shine," Lottie Grady's
"Rubbernecking Moon," Ella An
derson's Consolation Lane" Joe
Jordan's "Lovey Joe" and Bert
Williams everlasting Barber Shop
Chord" His illustrated songs al
ways go big" and his incidental
music is especially adapted to the
changing scenes Of the motion pic
lures. The Minnehaha is part of
the Hiawatlla chain, and is pros
pering under the painstaking direc-
ton of James Davidson.
The national forum., 1910-10-08

George w. Ellis, F.RG.S., for
eight years Secretary of the Ameri-
can Legation at Monrovia, Liberia,
was in the city Sunday, the guest
of Register and Mrs. Vernon. He
went to Clark University this week
to the conference on "The Near
East and Africa" and is to speak
on Friday morning on Dynamic
Factors in the Liberian Situation y
Since his retirement from the diplo-
matte service Mr.. Ellis has been
sojourning in Chicago,
The national forum., 1910-10-08

Prof. J. w. Cromwell has joined
the ranks of the syndicate writers.
His statistical study of the Balti-
more meeting Of the B. M. c. was
an interesting and valuable piece Of
work
The national forum., 1910-10-08

Bessie Oliver Brown is the bright
and particular star at Ford Dabney's
Theatcr this week, heading one of
The national forum., 1910-10-08

Princess Rajah, styled the Ger
man-Anlerican songbird," speaks
five languages fluently. She has
travelled throughout Europe, and
companies of 6rst-class performers
have appeared under her manage
ment in France, Austria, Germany,
Italy and Russia. She attracts
marked attention wherever she
goes, because of her charming per-
sonality and engaging manners.
The national forum., 1910-10-08
Random Shots

DR.. w. ]. Howard, Jr, has an
automobile.