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The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-07-14
Solomon and the Blacksmith.

The story goes that during the build
ing of Solomon's temple that wise ruler
decided to treat the artisans employed
on his edifice to banquet While the
men were enjoying the good things his
bounty had provided, King Solomon
moved about from table to table, en-
deavoring to become better acquainted
with his workmen. To one he said:
my friend, what is your trader"
"a carpenter"
"And who makes your tools"
''The blacksmith" replied the car
penter.
TO another he said: "What is your
trader" and the reply was "a mason"
"And who makes your tools?'
THE blacksmith replied the ma
son. ...
A third stated he was a stone cutter,
and that the blacksmith also made his
tools. - .
The fourth man that King Solomon
addressed was the blacksmith himself.
He was a powerful man, with barred
arms, on which the muscles stood out
in bold relief, seeming almost as hard
as the metal he worked.
"And what is your trade, my good
mann" said the king.
"The blacksmith" laconically re-
piled the man of the anvil and sledge.
"And who makes your tools?"
"Make them myself said the black
smith.
Whereupon King Solomon proclaim
ed him the king of mechanics, because
he could not only make his tools. but
all other artisans we're forced to 90 to
him to have their tools made.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-07-14
Love That Laughed at Sailboats.

The Rochester Democrat says Sodus
Bay was the lively climax in a love
affair a few days ago. Emma Heck,
pretty, aged 16, and daughter OF
Augustus Heck, fisherman, fell deeply
in love with George Cleveland, of Sodus
Point. Emma's parents didn't take
kindly to the courtship, and had more
than once intimated that they would
'.sit down on it," The lovers got their
heads together, and agreed that the
first time that the coast was clear
Emma should 90 on the bluff and dis
play white signal. Her father was of
attending his nets one day last week,
and Mrs. Heck had gone to make pur.
chases at the Lake Bluff store. The
lovers programme was carried out to
perfection at first and they started of
in rowboat together, bound for Sodus
Point and minister. On her way
home Mrs. Heck saw the two. There
was a full-rigged sailboat at the dock.
The irate mother ran to this craft, set
sail and started off before the strong
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-07-14
The Utter Gait.

The fashionable gait of the utter
young girl at this season, says The Ne'o
York Sun, is an importation, like most
of her articles Of clothing. It is sup
posed to be an offspring of the utterly
utter manners of the London aesthetics,
who have set the fashion for languid,
willowy, weary wabbles, now the rage
at many fashionable gatherings among
young women, who, in a spirit Of in
tense unutterableness, gaze into the
depths of a new blown lily or rose or
silently study the heart of field daisy.
Upon the avenues, however, the great
public sees the aesthetic walk undimmed
by the mellow light of a drawing room
and unameliorated by the rich colors
of Periian portieres and Daghestan
rugs. When the aesthetic appears upon
the front doorstep with her Langtry
hat, she shakes out the bangles on her
bracelets, pushes into better position
the Jacqueminot roses at her belt or the
field daises in her fourth buttonhole,
then shakes out the pufflngs of her po-
lonaise, raises balloon parasol with
its ivory handle carved like a Gala
lilly, and prepares to get into shape for
the fashionable gait. For the space of
a minute her body seems to work upon
eccentrics. Her insteps go in with a
jerk, her hips fly back, her spinal COL
umn shoots forward at an angle of
about AZ degrees and remains rigid, her
neck lifts, her chin goes about an inch
and five-eights above its normal line,
her nose naturally follows and perhaps
improves upon the incline, her arms to
the elbow points hug her sides like
willow branches, while the hand that
does not engage itself with the parasol
hangs limp and languid. 1t requires
two teeters to give the shape inertia,
and off the aesthetic goes. Her pro-
gress defes accurate description. It
has been compared to the amble of the
kangaroo, but the naturalists insist that
the kangaroo's movements have some
elementof grace. Others say it is very
like duck, which flaps its wings, but
the duck does not have French heels.
A man of science says that there is
nothing like it in the animal kingdom,
although the sea gulls on the Pacific
islands have similar motion in their
Walk
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-07-14

or self-colors in gay, positive tones. A
good suggestion is that, as merchants
are now selling at low prices what they
call summer silks in checks, hair lines,
and small chene patterns, it is an en-
cel!ent opportunity for buying at least
a part of u dress, if not whole one.
Even the thinnest and least expensive
of these silks, when lined, looked we'll
as rutfles and tlounces and they shir
and plat to excellent advantage. When
in bright colors, they are Just the thing
for parts of children's dresses. All
sorts OF hats and bonnets are worn by
little girls as well rs pokes. Palmettos
are popular, and may be turned into
Gainesboroughs, sundowns, sailors, and
mascottes, as well as pokes. Then the
pique and shirred lawn bonnets, with
poke fronts and backs, like wagon top
buttoned on, are more worn this sum
mer than ever.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-07-14
How the Weather Indications are de.
termined.

At the Signal Service Bureau in Wash
ington the weather indications are re-
corded at 5 a. m, II a. H., 4 p. M,
and II p. m daily. A reporter under
takes to tell how the work is done. and
this is what he sees:
Take seat in the indication room
with me and we will see how the
weather is gotten up. 1t is now 4
o'clock Washington time, and kilograms
are pouring in from all parts Of the
United States, Canada, British America,
West Indies, Nova Scotia, and falling
into the lap of the SERGEANT in charge.
The territory covered is from Olympia,
in Victoria, on the northwest coast of
British America, across TO Sydney,
above New Foundland, thence down to
Havana; across to San Diego, California,
and thence back again. There's a cir
die for Puck. At a certain hour of the
days o'clock Washington time-ob-
servations are taken at all the stations,
and then they begin to come in, chas-
ing each other over the wires pell-
nell, likes crowd of unruly school boys.
These dispatches are called off to six
gentlemen, each of whom sits before a
map, one noting the thermometer, an
other the barometer, a third the con-
ditition of the weather; these are trans
ferred to one large map, and then Old
Probabilities makes his appearance.
He glances over ali; sees where a storm
was at q. M, and notes where it was
at o'clock. He takes into considera-
ton the wind currents, the humidity
and all the minor details which his ex-
perience and learning have taught him.
Not word is spoken in the room. Old
Probs is in II deep study. In moment
he will speak to fifty millions of people
and few more over in Canada. His
stenographer appears and the indica-
tons are dictated for New England,
then the Middle states. the South, West,
Mississippi Valley, then perhaps, a
storm bulletin twenty-four hours in ad-
vance to warn some special section Of
the country.
Among the innovations made by Gen
eral Hazen is the furnishing to sections
of the condition of rivers and their
probable rise or fall within twenty.fou
hours following at given points. Then
again reports are made for the South
ern states on the weather during cot
ton picking time, signals being display
ed from the telegraph stations denoting
clear or bad weather coming. It is in
contemplation to furnish the agricultur-
al sections with indications for harvest
time, so that the farmers will know
when to take it in. The idea was to
have a small cannon at telegraph
stations, and if a storm should be dis
covered in the night, which promised
great damage, to awaken the farmers
so they might save what they could.
But it has been found that most coun-
try telegraph Offices close at such an
early hour that this cannot be carried
out.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-07-14
Neglected Muscle.

Because thousands of spectators flock
to the boat races, ball matches and
other athletic diversions that a few spir-
tied fellows indulge in every holiday,
there is general impression that mus
Gle is held in high esteem by the pres
ent generation. The Truth is, that for
every man who takes part in the gam es
there are score of spectators who
never willingly indulge in any exercise
more violent than that of cigarette
smoking, and among the remainder
there are not many who can see that
athletic sport is good for anything un-
less it enables man to Guido some
body else and get his name into the
newspapers. The idea of cultivating
and maintaining muscle because it de-
serves good treatment, and because it
richly repays its owner for all that is
done, is one that seldom gets into the
American mind. Most of our men of
good physique have either their par
ents or their daily work to thank for
it; not anything that they themselves
have Intentionally done for the purpose
of securing sound body. It's not the
easiest thing in the world to obtain gen.
eral physical training, for gymnasiums
are few and men competent to manage
them are fewer; but anv man can de-
wise some exercise tor unused muscles
that will be great improvement on
nothing. Merely to swing the arms,
bend the back or go through the mo-
tons of fencing or boxing for a quarter
of an hour every day would make any
listless young fellow far better company
to himself than ever before, and it
might prevent him being so much of
q bore to other people as I ,tless fellows
usually are. --New York Herald. "
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-07-14
Things by Wrong Names.

"Papa, what kind of wood do thew
make lead pencils Off" asked Charlie
Greaves, ash he looked up from the pa
per upon which he was drawing an out
line map. "From the wood Of the red
cedar" replied Mr. Greaves, as he took
q seat near his son. "It is principally
obtained from Florida 1t is first thor.
oughly seasoned, sawed into strips,
dried again, then cut to the proper
size for pencils. They are grooved by
machinery, the leads are glued into the
grooves, and the other half of the wood
glued on. 1t is little odd that. though
we call them lead pencils. there is not
particle of lead in them"
Master Charlie looked keenly at his
father, under q suspicion that he was
quizzing him.
"Why, papa, can see the lead" he
affirmed. "And what else makes it
markp"
"Red lead is an oxide of lead, white
lead is a carbonate of lead, but the
black lead used in pencils is neither q
metal nor a compound Of metal. 1t is
plumbago or graphite, one of the forms
of carbon. The graphite is ground fine,
calcined, and mixed with pure clay,
then baked in a crucible. The differ
ent proportions of graphite and clay
produce the various grades OF pencils.
Lead intended for very fine work, such
as architectural drawings, are reheated
after the baking, and immersed in
melted wax or suet,"
"Red cedar must be very light
wood" surmised Charlie as he balanced
his pencil on his fingers. "Where does
rosewood get its name from? It's color
is not rose color" colder persons
than you have been puzzled over the
matter" replied Mr.. Greaves. "When
the tree is first cut, the fresh wood pos
sesses very strong rose-like fragrance.
Hence the name was suggested by the
odor, and not by the color"
Where are the trees found? ?"
"In South America, and in the East
Indies and neighboring islands. Some
of the trees grow so large that planks
four feet broad and ten feet long are
cut from them. These broad planks
are principally used to make the tops
of piano fortes. When growing in the
forest the rose tree is remarkable for
its beauty"
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-07-14
Decorative Art in Dress.

Writing to the Cincinnati Enquirer,
Clara Belle says decorative art
Jancies have found their way into
our children's clothes. Here, for
instance, is a little gray flannel dress,
with four rows of wide blue braid put
on with herring-bone stitches of yellow
and red crewels. Again, l have seen a
little cream-colored sacque, with three
rows of black braid, or black velvet rib
bon, half an inch wide, held down with
q feather stitch on each side of scarlet
embroidery silk. Other garments of
summer camel's hair and similar goods
have outline patterns of leaves. flowers,
and other designs worked in the Ken
sington stem stitch, with bright shaded
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-07-14

him had the court refused to direct the
acquittal of Ryan and allowed him to
testify. .......
The deceased corporal, the soldier,
and Mary Bowen were mistaken. That
was all there was about it.
So much for the occasional unrelia-
bility of the direct testimony of eye
witnesses. ua..
And so much, also, for giving the ac
cused an opportunity to be heard on
witness stand, the denial of which by
the law is one of the relics of barbarism
which still disgraces its administration
in some states at this late day.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-07-14
THE YOUNG WIDOW,

She is modest, but not bashfnl,
Free and easy, but not bold;
Like an apple, ripe and mellow,
Not too young and not too old:
Half inviting. half repulsive.
Now advancing, and now shy
There is mischief in her dimple,
There Is danger in her eye.
She has studied human nature:
She Is schoolcd in all her arts;
Ehe has taken her diploma
AS the mistress of all hearts.
She can tell the very moment ..
When to sigh and when tosmile;
oh, q maid is sometimes charming,
But q widow all the while.
Are you sad? How very serious
Will her handsome face become!
Are you angry She is wretched.
Lonely, friendless, fearful. dumb!
Areyou mirthful? How her laughter
Silver sounding will ring out!
She can lure and catch and play you,
AS the angler does the trout.
Ye old bachelors offorty,
Who have grown so bald and wise.
Young Americans oftwenty,
With the love-look in your eyes:
You may practice all the lessons
Taught by Cupid since the fall,
But know q little widow
Who could win and fool you all.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-07-14
.aA-A->

Young man, beware Of stock and
grain speculations. If you want an
/" option" that is safe, get the option to
the hand Of a good sensible girl of mar
riageable age, and put up lot and a
neat little cottage as margin. 1t will
be the greatest speculation you ever
made, and will bring you big profits.
You can stake your last dollar on that
and be safe. burlington Ha,ckeye.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-07-14

wind blowing from the west in pursuit
of the couple. They soon saw her
coming, and realized their danger.
Pulling short to windward, they pre-
vented the sailboat from following
them further, land at the Parshall dock
south of Briscoe's Cove and hastened
thence to Alton, where they soon found
a minister and took advantage Of his
authority to make them one. He did
so and they are now living with the
parents of the bridegroom, while the
brides parent threaten vengence.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-07-14

"Did you call your brother a liar ?"
asked the stern parent, and the culprit
replied: "Well, / said he was sewing
machine agent"
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-07-14
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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1881-01-08
Extract from the Civil Code-Law relat-
ing to Public Vaccination.

SECTION 3Oe.-The Minister of the Interior shall Rp-
point, upon the RECOMMENDATION Q 4 a boara OF e an =
guber Material divisions of the Kingdom VINO snalI re-
ceiye such salary. as may. from time to time. be a2prSpri,
ated by the Legislature, and snail D rehloVaoie iFOM
office at the pleasure of said Minister. r.
SECTION 3lO.-Each fascinating officer shall appoint, at
least, three convenient places in esch schooi dlstrlct
throughout his division, for the performance OF vac,
cinAtion and. from time to time give publlc nouce OF
all persons not already successfully VsceinAted VINO may
then and there appear and also OF the time when he
will attend at such place to inspect tne progress oi such
vaccination in the persons so vaeclnaIed-
SECTION 3lI.-The father or mother of every child
shall, within six months after the birth of such child, or
in the event of the death, illness, or absence of the father
or mother. then the guardian, nurse, or person having
charge of such child, shall, WITHIN SIX months aiter Is
birth. or at the earliest opportunity after, take snen cniio
10 the fascinating officer, for the purpose OF being vac
cinAted.
. SECTION sl2.-Upon the eighth day, following the day
on which any child has been yaccinAted, the rather,
mother. Guardian. or other person having charge of said
child, shall again take such child 10 the yaceinatlng
officer, that he may ascertain by Inspection the result Oh
such operation.
SECTION 3I3.-f the vaccination is found TO be success
ful, the officer shall deliver TO the father, mother, OF
other person having charge of the child, free OF charge,
. certificate that the child has been successfully vac
cinated. and shall note the same in = book to be kept by
such officer for that purpose.
SECTION 3I4-On the presentation OF any child to be
vsccinAted. should the ofhcer deem the child TO be in an
unit state to be vsccinated. he may postpone the opera
Orperson having charge of such child, to reproduce the
same for vaccination ct 4 future time.
Section as.-The vsccinating oncers shall visit tne
several stations appointed by them. ,atleast once in ey.
cry six months, and oftener. II required so to do by the
Minister Of the Interior, or Board of Health.
SECTION BIC. parent, guardian, or other person
having the charge of any child. who shall refuse or neg
lect to comply with the provisions OF the law respecting
one-half Of which shall be paid to the informer.
SECTION 317.-The several vaccinating officers shall
keep q faithful record OF their Transactions. and make a.
annual report OF the same to the Minister OF the Interior
Il. A. p. CARTER,
dl1 Minister Of the Interior
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1881-01-08
Evening School Department Of
ST. l. COLLEGE.

The President has decided to include this branch in the
Curriculum Of the College.
Its object is to afford all classes Of the community the
means Of acquiring a Theoretical and Practical knowledge Of
all Commercial and business transactions in daily use; and
also TO give an insight into the workings and applications Of
the different iIsdes, which is so essential 10 these Islands.
THE THEORETICAL BRANCH
Will be under the supervision of the President and Professors
of the College. THE PRACTICAL, and most important
branch will be specially attended TO by representatives from
the various master africans among US, who have kindly and
generously promised their services to this useful and valuable
enterprise.
They will alternately devote an hour each evening TO the
task of imparting this practical knowledge to the students.
All the implements necessary TO each trade, aud to sgri-
culture, will be furnished by the College.
Each Master ArIlzau, while connected With the College,
will be entitled TO name one Free Life Scholarship to the
privileges Of this Evening School Department.
TERMS:
Each Student per CenGS.
The Evening School will open at Z O'Clock P. n. jail
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1881-01-08
Recent Hotel Arrivals.

VS. Rhoade. J. b. Fayard. Thos Herbert, A.
Foster. II /. Williams, Miss Ida Mohrig. R. Owen,
John ID. Spreckels and family. Chas. Ellis. John
Russell and wife, Jas. A. Kennedy, Jonathan Shaw.
Joseph Moore, w. s. Braden, W. J. Dryer, ]. 8.
MeCandless, John Ogle. and Ed. Luther. oil of San
Francisco.
H. J. Grunwall. New Bedford; Capt. Chas. L.
Orange. o. G. Munkhouse Of Berne; w. f. John
stone, r. C. Mallon, Kauai; M. Green, =. Sinclair
and wife, Niihau; Thos. Prince. John Gleason. L.
Halstead, J. A. Author, Hanalei; Carl Mohr.
Vienna; Gen. Chas. e. Furlong. New York; Henry
A. WOolley, Salt Lake; Jas. A. Gardner. Salt Lake;
8. E. WoOlley, GrantsviIle; Dr. ID. B.nks Mckenzie
Boston; Capt. J. L. lie Ballister, Jas. II. Thomas
Cal. J. II. Ashley. Ed. A. Burchardt. Ksu; Capt
Thos. Spencer, Jas. w. Girvin. Wailuku; Jas
Potter. Hawaii; Thos. tombstone, Hawaii.
- See to-day's Supplement.