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Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1885-04-04
CORN gRDgTNg.

In looking up the figures Of value Of
imports for our article on Pork raising
OF last week our attention was attracted
to the amount we are also paying out
each year for corn, an article nearly all
will admit that we should be producing
for ourselves, as there are a number of
localities on the various islands that
have grown as fine corn as any one
could desire. The writer has seen this
in the kohala district of Hawaii, and
has heard the assertion of an expert
enccd eastern farmer that the yield,
quality, and rapldity Of growth came up
to any OF his own state. Honolulu
used 10 be favored with occasional
consignments of excellent corn from
Waialua and from ports on Maui and
Kauai, but we learn of little Of similar
produce now claiming the attention OF
our country cousins these days Now
this is not as it should be. A sure
market can be found here for probably
a million pounds per annum, and at a
figure that would gladden. many a
farmers heart in the corn growing
sections of the United States. The
import value OF whole and cracked corn
last year was S0,i3o.Io. That of 1883
was $40, ,5o6.9S, and for the amount
imported, ooS,75o pounds, shows a
fraction under ~ cents per pound
We believe it can be produced here al
profit at these same figures and by
so doing not only will this amount OF
money be saved the country but the
expenses of import and exchange in re
mttance would be saved also.
The following values Of importation
of corn-whole and cracked-and
corn meal for the past few years will
doubtless be OF interest to some read
ers, as showing the amount we arc
comparatively speaking, throwing into
the lap of luxurious Uncle Sam yeal
| after GEAR
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1885-04-04

We receive from the compiler and publisher,
Mr.. Thomas q. Thrum, OF Honolulu, the Ia.
1ouiiaa .fi,gajsa6 als .fH1aai for 1855, which
contains great deal Of statistical information
concerning the Sandwich Islands. The past
year there was no, very prosperous CONNER.
cially, though the weather was exceptionally
favorable for the planter. Japanese immgla
ton is about TO be attempted, thus deepening
the interesting race mixture OF which this archi,
pelago is the scene The Honolulu Library
and Reading Room Association took possession
Of its commodious new building. The impor-
ta,ion OF paper Is on the increase, and Mr..
rhrum thinks il high time that a papcr.mill
we're established, there being an endless variety
Of materials for making the stock. ~ T.
Nation.
Consequent upon the above notice came the
following letter, which is published here foI
the benefit Of parties who may be disposed to
examine into the possibility Of this new local
industry.
Mr. Thomas G. rhum, Honolulu.
Dear sir-I saw a notice Of the Hawaiian
Almarac and Annual for 1855, would like
very much to obtain copy il possible.
notice that in the review you mention thu
disirahili.y Of establishing paper-mill there
know Of a gentleman practical paper make
who il you could furnish parties with capita
would undertake to make paper for you. n.
doub, good business would be establishes
could parties With some means be found /,
furnish the capital Very truly yours.
JoHs c. sIcKLky.
PoOghkeepsie. n. Y. March -. 1855.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1885-04-04
PAPER Mixing PROTECT.

Elsewhere in this issue is published
a letter of enquiry relative to the posi-
bility of finding capitalists willing to
establish a paper mill at these islands.
The assertion has often been made that
there is ample paper making stock
available here, which is doubtless true
for many of the grades imported and
used in these islands. The principal
material available is the marsh tules
and begasse, or trash from the cane
mills. The banana plant is also thought
to possess qualities for excellent paper
making, while number of native trees
that furnished bark for tapa making
would serve for fine grades. This,
however, would be perhaps difficult
and expensive to obtain, and possibly
quite limited. But there is large
amount OF waste paper and old rags
that could be utilized almost for the
gathering which now go to waste. We
have no data at hand relative TO the
necessary cost tor plant of papel
MAXIM machinery, but doubtless oul
correspondent can give the needed
information on this and other particu
lars incident thereto, such as size an6
cost of building and number of hands
required. The value of importation o
paper for 1882 was writing $4,000. S.
printing $6,4aI.2S and wrapping
$6,S74.s5, making total fof the yea
of $I8,6eS.oS. For 1883 the to,a
value of importations was $r7, ,sS4. 40
divided Us follows, viz. writing pape
$s,a4o.41 printing paper $s,s4o.47
and wrapping paper $6,75i44. Fo
1884 these importations increased t.
$so,S6a.I, in value, divided as follows
Wrapping $O,os4 90, printing SO, ao6. 81
and writing $5,sII.S4. We presen
these facts and figures Tor the beneii
Of those desirous of examining into tn
project, and repeat the belief expresse,
in the Annual that "surely with thi
annual consumption OF paper ther
might be some steps taken towar'
!es,ablishing n naper mill heren
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1885-04-04
after year

The average showing for the past
five years is $9042.4o, very comforta-
BILE sum for any farmer to lay claim to,
and with the increased attention given
to stock of late the amount required is
likely to be more than less. No doubt
there are obstacles to be met with in
this as in other industries, but none we
believe that are so insurmountable as
to warrant its being neglected alto
gether. In breaking new ground the
cut worm, or poko, is often met with in
some districts, but continual working
over the soil tends to eradicate them.
This difficulty we believe was met with
by wheat and cotton growers in early
days, and together with low prices
helped to check the industry. II any
readers of the Press have any views on
this or kindred local industry topics we
should be pleased to hear from them.
Profit no doubt to some readers will
come from the enlightenment of newspa-
per articles by persons of experience.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1885-04-04

EDITOR SATURDAY PREss--SV: The
SSth birthday Of Emperor William /, was well
remembered by all German gentlemen at Ele-
ele Plantation. In the morning, the first we
saw was the "black, white and red," hoisted
upon the flag post standing in front of Mr..
Dreer's residence. This was done by Mrs.
Emma Dreier Soon after breakfast every
one Of us received an invitation for a supper
party, which we joined altogether. AT 4
o'clock p. Nj, every one could be seen in his
Sunday afternoon suit on The front verandah
Of Mr. Dreiers residence, and we all were
welcomed by Mr.. Dreer and several ladies',
who were present already. A very splendid
supper was served by Mrs. and Miss Dreier,
after supper, very tasteful ice'cream was
served by Miss Dreier, and the rest Of the
evening was spent in talking, with piano play
ing by Mrs. Dreier and Mrs. George Titcomb.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1885-04-04
1t is a notorious fact that the gold

II is notorious fact that the gold
standard was maintained in the state OF
California during the years OF greenback
depreciation. The gold standard was
enforced by the united action Of the
business men OF California in spite Of
the financial condition OF affairs in the
eastern states and the man who paid
his debts with deprecated lsgal-tender
lost both standing and credit in state
which had determined to bridge the
financial disasters which followed the
war by retaining gold standard. 1t is
pleasing to see Mr. Maciarlane's San
Francisco Wasp strongly advocating q
financial system which at that time
exempt the entire Pacific Coast from
general depression and bankruptcy,
Hawaii may he redeemed m The sam
sasssy.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1885-04-04

Oahu College and Punahou Preparatory
School closed yesterday afternoon for the
spring vacation Of two weeks. The rain
prevented large attendance a, the closing
exercises. The pupils appeared exceedingly
well in the recitations. Discipline seems to
have been maintained and enthusiasm excited
by keeping the scholars constantly a, work
and the rapid progress made does not seem to
have interfered at all with the ,horoughness OF
the work done.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1885-04-04

Rev. DR.. Happier preached at the Chinese
Church last Sunday morning. AT the close
five persons admitted to membership on pro.
fession Of faith, and four by certificate from
the churches. DR. Happer has seen enough Of
the Christian work going on here in behalf of
the Chinese to be impressed with its import
tance, and is more than ever desirous that
this community should be reused to increased
interest and sympathy in pushing forward the
Christianization of the Chinese.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1885-04-04
nder the new administration

The Advertiser in its desire to attain
to an eminence at the expense of our
veracity goes long way round =" Robin
Hoods barn" to maintain its assertion
of faithfully presenting the opinions OF
all persons interviewed on the Privy
Councils liquor license action. Now
it would be very unkind in us to doubt
their intention SO to do after all the
pains it has taken. But when it de
manded an instance of failure to re
cord the views of any citizen, and We
gave it, it is unfair to try and fix the liz
on us. From the Advertisers grounc
they are evidently correct, as the part,
referred to did not wish to be inter
viewed, but we maintain we were no.
false in the assertion we made, though
probably in error in saying they daret
not publish tive were going to say i
dare publish anything, but of this lie
time itself tell.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1885-04-04

Editor Smith returned last Sunday
for breath of metropolis air and took
his ad-interims by surprise. He was
weighted with many facts and much in
formation relating to Hawaii, and over
flowing with delight at the country.
He was relieved of his surplus MSS,
and returned On Wednesday by the
w. G. Hall to resume his tour Of the
island.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1885-04-04

A little over month ago the United
States man.ofwar Wachusett was or
dered by cable to proceed at once to
Guayaquil river and inquire into the
outrages sustained by Mr. Santos, an
American citizen The demand by the
United States consul tnat Mr. Santos
be placed on trial was ignored by the
Bahia military authorities who held him
to be an Ecuadorian. Orders were
then cabled from Washington for the
immediate release of the prisoner
which were officially obeyed. The ar.
rest was made by the order Of Colonel
Flores who once before overstepped
his authority by cancelling the patent
of the United States vice-consul at
Bahia. 1t is to be hoped the old
American promptness in protecting her
citizens which has almost been lost
sight of during late years will be revived
under the new administration.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1885-04-04
The .Sufaydop Press and Moynin

The .Safaydap Press and WoyHing
Gmde, kogeiher pih Me ne5oS, b00k amt
jo6 PRINTING Q6fcc from 7oh,th they ISSUE,
are noao ME b,obryty Of an orgaSfse6 ann
bany M r. G, 7HrR0i, 70ho has 50
IoHg cay,fSi en- He bnSine,s, has attebtea,
hmtva,ily, He bo5itioA Of manager.
7Hr fieAGs of yejdym aad brQgreS5
M,ongh0m me iSioRds are dSkeq f0 d0 all
Mey oaA Ia strengthen Me mRnenor ami
etiend Me NSefniae0 Of Hs .SatHrfy
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-05-15
PEOPLE IN GENERAL.

The library which Mr.. Adolph Sutro OF san
Francisco is collecting for presentation to that
city will consist OF 100000 volumes, halt OF
which number he has already purchased. The
value of the gift, including the building, VIII
reach not less than S2,000,000.
Mr.. Merritt late Consul. Gel eral at London,
gave farewell banquet last evening, and ex
tended warm welcome to his>successor, Mr..
Waller.
Mr.. Somerville p. Tuck OF New York and
Miss Emily II. S. Marshall, only daughter of
Colonel Charles Marshall of b Baltimore, were
married at the residence of the latter yestsr.
day afternoon. Among the family connections
present were Dr. and Mrs. Fairfax aud the
Misses Fairfax OF Prince Georges County.
MO-, and Mrs. II. d. Cooke OF this city. In a
few days Mr.. and Mrs. Tuck will sail for Paris,
where Mr. Tuck assumes the duties OF his
position as commissioner, appointed by Sec
retary of State Bayard, to secure evidence In
reference to the French spoliation claims.
''NIr. veazey has begun admirably" says
the baltimore american. "Hls selection Of Mr.
Allison as assistant postmaster VIII be In
dorsed by all classes except the rlug- polltl-
Clans"
Captain Howard, whose bravery saved the
day to the Dominion troops In their recent
fight with the Riel Insurgents, is n native Of
Connecticut, He was in the Confederate SER
vice ond also five years In the regular army,
where he had considerable experience In In
dian warfare.
Senor Godoy, the Chillan Minister to this
country, is making tour of the Rock Noun
tain mining regions.
Eastman Johnson is engaged upon portrait
OF President Cleveland for the City Hall at Al.
bany. Mr.. Cleveland's portrait Is also TO be
added soon TO the Gubernatorial collection In
the executive chamber at the Capitol.
Miss Edith Jcunesse of the Dora Wiley
opera Company is creating quite furore
among the dudes. She Is a very pretty girl,
not more than is years OF age, and has a voice
of sweetness and power and most attractive
manner.
W. D. Taylor, Washington boy, who, sew.
eral years age, was connected with the National
Theatre, is in town for a few days. Last sea.
son he was agent for the Boston Bijou Opera
Company, and the coming season will occupy
the came position with one of McCaull's com.
panles.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-05-15
INnIaiann Rnliiica

The interest which The CRITIC has in
the controversy now going on among the
Lou siana politicians is simply question
of publishing all the news for two cents
That there is and has been an unusual
amount Of corruption in the politics of t lat
State is fact of public notorety, and while
it would give us exceeding great pleasure
to accomplish work of needed reform in
that direction, yet we fear the constantly
growing demands on our advertising and
news columns would not give US sufficient
space for the hercuean task 1t would un-
questioRably require plenty of elbow-room
to reform the politics Of Louisiana, and after
all we feel satisfied that the people of that
State are best competent to determine who
the rascals are and to act accordingly.
In the meantime THE CRITIC is will.
ling TO act as a mediator between the hot
Dlooded statesmen, who are firing broad
sides of newspaper pellets at each other
But ifthe war must continue, we shall in
sist upon our right and duty Of receiving
and publishing special dispatches from the
field of battle
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-05-15
Friday, May Is, 1885.
why We Laugh.

1t was all very complimentary to Mr..
Samuel S. Cox, no doubt, bnt to the disiu-
terested spectator the whole proceeding of
yesterday is withouta a parallel in absurd
ity since Richard III. named the delega.
tion which demanded his own coronation.
Judge Mccarthy was the "me-cousin-of.
Buckingham of the scene, and he nee
not be surprised if he should finally dis.
cover that governments are as ungrateful
to-day as in the olden time, when Richard
turned his back on the pleadings of his
loyal friend to murmur always, whats
o'clock"
President Cleyt laud Justly referred TO the
New York delegation as "boomerangers."
They had first requested the appointment
of Mr.. Cox as Minister to Turkey and
were now sorrowing because they were
deemed sincere. The President punctured
the flatulated speeches by his insinuations
that there were several others in the Eighth
Congressional District of New York who
might be trained and educated into the
stature Of Congressman. And in the midst
of it all the truth came out that Mr.. Cox
and his friends sought the appointment of
Mr.. Cox as Minister to Turkey. These reve-
lations are not necessarily pleasant, in view
of the claims which have been made, but a
decent respect for the facts require plain
talk from an honest newspaper.
Mr.. Cox himself found it necessary,
during the proceedings of yesterday at the
White House, to step forward and declare
to the President that the request for his
withdrawal came from no suggestion of his
But Mr.. Cox could and should have stopped
the stupid proceedings many weeks ago,
when the whole country knew of the pro
gramme and laughed itself sick over the
silly business. Mr.. Cox has been in public
life lorg enough to know that people put
no faith in the printed demands Of "Mspy
Voters" or of "Life Long Democrats" or Of
Taxpayer" or any of the subterfuges that
once gulled community
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An Entertaining Work.

Tonight the revised version of the Old
Testament will be distributed among the
newspapers and ON Monday will be in the
tent the religious people view these revis-
ions with feeling of dstrust. The work
is, therefore, not Immediately popular
among the masses, but must rely on tn,
enthusiasm of phlologists for friendship
and support. Men who have not read the
Bible in forty years will lifC up their hands
in holy horror and say that King James is
rest assured, however, that the Ten C>m'
mandments will remain about the same in
all lar guages and in all trauslatlons.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-05-15
THE YELLOW OATH.
John Chtnnmah's Expression Of the
Value of HIS word.

The trial OF Wong All Foo, charged With
murder, for killing LoiAh Cow In gambling
house on the 9th Of last September, is re-
ported by the San FranciSe0 CaR. A large
number of Chinese had to be examined as
witnesses In the case, and, as It has often been
remarked that the Chinese care but little or
not at oil for the American form OF oath, the
district attorney moved that, under the pro.
visions OF the civil code whicn provide that
witness who does not believe in the Christian
religion may be sworn in the manner which
he considers most binding on his conscience,
the Chinese witnesses be required In addi-
ton to taking the ususl oath, 70 take the
Wong Chung, or 'yellow" oath. The motion
was granted, and after the fret Chinese wit
nees WAS called, and the usual oath had been
administered, the yellow oath was produced.
This is a piece OF paper OF IL inches long by
In width, upon which there are l23 charac-
tefs. Before this was administered by the in-
terpfeter a literal translation was furnished
apo read for the Information OF the court aud
jury. free translation OF the same is as fol-
lows:
'rhis is to call the spirits, both good aud
evil, 10 descend and watch over the tcial OF
Wong Alb Foo, who 10 charged with numbering
IU All Cow. IL swear falsely md tell one
untruth, or do not make Is statement accord
ing TO the facts OF the case, humbly beg the
celestial and terrestrial spirits 10 redress the
wrong done TO Loi All Cow, and 10 punish me
Immediately for having been false witness,
10 arrest my soul In its flight, TO make me per-
len by the sword, or cause me u die while on
the sea and before ] reach One-halt the dis
tance to China. This is tho true and solemn
oath, uttered by my own lips, and signed by
me this - day OF the second month In the
eleventh year ofQuong Soy; and in proof OF
the earnest OF my assertion, may my soul DO
Destroyed, as destroy this paper, by are."
The witness repeated, after the Interpreter,
every word printed on the paper and then at.
l. fixed his signature to II, after which, with a
match furnished by the obllglng clerk OF the
court, be lit the yellow oath and watched It
while II turned 10 ashes.
In answer TO questions by counsel tor tho de
fense, the witness said that he felt bound TO
tell the truth under the American oath, aud
he believed that after taking tho Chinese oath
he would be afraid TO tell an untruth.
This is the first instance OF the yell)w oath
having been administered IN Gn American
court Of Justice In san Francisco.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-05-15

CHEAPEsT LOTS IN THE CITY.
BEAUTIFUL SITES ON COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,
fronting on 18Th street extended and on Hol-
mead road; being fashionable drive from
18th street 10 Soldiers Home Park;
SMALL CASH PAYMENTS;
long deferred payments, for balance; small
rate OF Interest,"; property rapidly increasing
IN values streets newly graded, with cutters,
water and gas lamps.
Lots sold for b per cent. OF purchase money
in cash, and balance in monthly payments TO
suit.
these lots.
rare chance for great bargains.
For full particulars, plat or ground ana
HENRY d. REEN, or
JOHN +. BEALL,
mr31-tf 1l1 at. ny
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-05-15

The National Jockey Club is to be col
Rratulated on the excellent entertainment
1t has furnished the public this week, as
well as on the good order which has char
scterized each days meeting. The fine
races were honestly run and all classes en-
joyed the programme, making the course
an unqualified and deserving success.
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PROPOSALS. FOR GRADING AND REGULAr-
Il ING VARIOUS STREETS IN THE CITY
OF WASHINGTON, d. @.
)rr1cE oFrnr EYdINErn oo,IMIssIoNEn,

OFFICE OFT THE ENGINEER COMMISSIONER,
WASHINGTON, d. o., May g, 1885.
BY direction Of the Board OF Com missioners,
sealed proposals Will be received at this oilice
until IL o'clock M, on Saturday, May 10,
1885, for grading and regulating various
streets In the city OF Washington, DC.
Blank forms OF proposals and specifications
can be obtained at this office upon application
therefor. together with ali necessary informa-
tioD, and bids upon these forms Will alone be
considered.
The.Iight is reserved to reject eny and ell
bids or parts Of bids.
G. j. LYDECKER,
Major OF Engineers, U. 8. A.,
myG-Gt Engineer Commissioner ID. G.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-05-15

Mr. Morton, the retiring United States
Minister at Paris, presented his letters of
recall to President Grevy yesterday. Sub.
sequently Mr.. McLane, the new Minister,
presented his credentials, and general in
terchapge of French bon-bons followed. 1t
was q great day for tafI,y.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1885-1888, 1885-05-15

stoioal 6rmness for tho violent bravado
which he some time siuce exhibited. The
execution was conducted with decency and
order, and there were no "scenes" upon the
csfiold. May it prove wholesome ad-
,,,optt;on
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Cradle Song.

Cradle Song.
sleep, my pretty, one,
Sleep, my little one,
Rose In the garden Is blooming so red;
over the flowers the heet-footed hours
Dance into dreamland 10 melody wed;
10 the voice of the stream 10 @ song In q
dream,
Sung low by the brook 10 Its stone covered
bed.
Sung soft as It goes,
Aud tho heart Of the rose
GiveB tremulous leap
Az the melody flows.
An, little one, sleep,
sleep.
Peace, my little one,
Relr', my pretty one,
Lilies bend low - Ihe breath OF tho breezai
1.-the as willow, the boat on the nillJw
High tosses the spray Tor the sunlight u tease,
with kiss and q tetr-with rainbow,
fear,
For the light is the suns and the spray Is ne
seas;
and the wind DER the lea
Breaks 10 melody free,
As tbe waves that release
The low laugh OF the sea.
MY pittty one, peace,
Peace,
JOY, my pretty one,
Joy, my little one,
Fairies OF night from their bright isweled cars
Flipg faint sheen and shimmer on ripples
The up-gaziDg eyes Of the downgazing stars;
And the boat, while II glides, slngs tho song
OF the tides
AZ they hiss into ianguor the sands OF the bars.
Oh, river fioW fleet,
Ere the melody meet
Tue seas breath - destroy
What the echoes repeat:
My little one, Joy,
Joyi