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The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1889-06-03

SCHOLARS absent or more cOnsecltlNe
days on account of sickness or alleged
sickness are reported sick.
G.. b. REYNOLDS,
Agent Board of Health.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1889-06-03

Cor. Edinburgh & Queen SITS.
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-15
Reward of Youthful Fidelity.

A clerk in New York city was wont to take down the shutters at precisely six o'clock in the morning. While he was taking them down, rain or shine, an old gentlgmvn always passed by on tho way to his place of business. Tho latter smiled so benignantly upon the former, that hearty and familiar "Good-morning" became natural to both. Month after month this mutual greeting continued, until ono morning the old man was missed, and he never appeared again. He was dead.
 Not long thereafter, the enterprising and faithful clerk was waited upon by the administrator of the old mans estate, and informed tn at his store and stock of goods were willed to him. At tractcd by the youths promptness and fidelity, he inquired into his character and circumstances, and was satisfied that he could leave that property to no one so likely to make good use of it, as the clerk who took down the shutters at just six o'clock, summer or winter.
 Through this legacy, the clerk was introduced into profitable business at once, and became ono of tho most wealthy, benevolent and respected mcr- chants of the city. y.-- Yankcs Blade.
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-15
An Abused Image of Washington.

Sypher, the New York dealer in art relics, curios, etc., has in his establish ment wooden statue of George Wash ington with history. The statue was set up at the Battery in 1794 and thero it stood for 40 years or more until it got badly battered and became an eyesore to artists and art lovers. It was then put up at auction by the city, and the city got soundly bcrated for the indignity. A French dealer in relics named Jacques bought the figure on speculation for $250 and failing to realize upon it slowed it away in the attic of his country house at South Norwalk, Conn. M. Jacques died in 1863 and at the sub- sequent sale of his effects the wooden George fell into the hands of Yankee curiosity hunter, who paid a mere trifle for it aud sold it at considerable ad- vance to one Frederick J. Theobald, who placed it in front of modest es- tablishment in Harlem, which was henceforth known as the "Washington Cigar Store" Every 22d of February and 4th of July Mir. Thcobald religiously decorated the statue with flags. Ono day, not very long ago, MT. sypher heard of the ignoble use to which the father of his country was put and opened negotiations which resulted in his get ting possession of the same. The figure is 8 feet 10 inches high, and is credit able work of its kind. Washington is represented as standing in an easy pos ture, holding chapeau at his hip. The Continental costume consists of bluish- black coat, white waistcoat, buff brooches and top boots. The old fash toned fob is in its proper place, and the expression of the face is benignant.- Neao Orleans Picay,tne.
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-15
A Mosque in the Sahara Desert.

: A discovery of much archaeological interest was recently made in the AL gerian Sahara. M. Tarry, who has been carrying on work in connection with the proposed Trans Sahara railroad, hav- ing noticed a mound of sand in tho neighborhood of Wargal, had the sand dug up, and discovered the top of a dome. This naturally aroused his in- terest, and getting his Arabs to dig still deeper, he found underneath the domo a square tower, then platform of ma sorry, and finally a complete mosque. Continuing tho excavations, M. Tarry soon un earthed seven houses in perfect preservation, and came upon subterra- mean watercourse. At the last news nine houses had been disintorrcd, md M. Tarry was getting additional assistance to clear out tho precious watercourse, which he describes as sufficient to irri- gate small forest of palms. It is we'll known that tho Sahara was at one timo much more populated than it is now, and it's trade much moro extensive, but no one seems to have supposed that cities had been buried under its sands, at least so recently as since the intro. duction of Mohammedanism.
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-15

fire. It is therefore duty devolving upon every member of the community to aid in preserving fire. All their cooking is done outside their huts in the open air, but in the centre of each hut is a fireplace, and it is crime to permit the fire to go out. They use hard wood that burns very slowly, and their aim is to keep a good bed of coals on which the wood burns without bursting into flame.
 Dr. Finsch asked the natives if they never lost their fire. He was told that such calamity had occurred, and that they would never have had fire again if it had rot been for very fortunate cir constance. They know tribe in the mountains away from the sea who pos sess the ysrt of making fire, which they guard as secret. One time the people were compelled to go to these firemakers for the spark that would rekindle the uCd(t cIuUClS Ill tuCII lACy CdI- red the fire for many miles. They were determined never again to be reduced to this necessity, though it made them feel very comfortable to think that they knew where they could get fresh fire if they lost their own.
 It is to be presumed that these simple minded natives have now ceased to guard the smouldering embers in their huts with such jealous care. A white man has been among them, one of the sort who brings blessings instead of evils in his train, and they know now that even if they never see white man and tho wonderful little fire sticks he carried with him again, they can, with the aid of friction and finder, be their own fire makers.
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-15
Curo for Whooping- Cough.

The life of many child is sacrificed to the popular conclusion that whoop- ing cough must run it's course. The deaths from this disease are as to 82 of the entire mortality of Boston, 1 to 95 in Baltimore, 1 to GA in Now York. According to experiments by doctors of the highest authority, this disorder is declared to be the direct result of the fungus growth, and in cases where quinine is administered patients speedily recover. For n child mix two to five grains of powdered quinine in two ounces of sugar, add little water and boil until the sugar is all dissolved and forms thick syrup. Glvc one tea spoonful of the syrup after each cough ing spell and before going to bed. Quinine in pill form or in gelatine is no use whatever, as it needs to come in di- rect contact with tho fungus in the throat.
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-15
A Powerful War Ship.

Tho largest and most powerful wal vessel now building for the United States Navy is the armored battle ship Maine. Her dimensions are: Length, BIO feet; extreme breadth, 57 feet: mean draught 21 feet 6 inches. The displacement" of the Maine will be 6648 tons, and her mean indicated horse power designated at 5000. She will be propelled by twin screws, the engines being of the vertical, triple expansion type. The thickness of her armor will be II inches.
 The battery of the Maine will consist of four ten-inch breech-loading rifles and six six-inch breech-loading rifles, besides which she will carry a secondary battery, made up of rapid firing guns, Hotchkiss revolving cannon and Cat lings. With speed of from nineteen to twenty knots per hour and armed with one of the most effective types of guns in the world, she will be, when com pleted, one of the most powerful war ships af1oat.
 The Baltimore and Newark cruisers are 315 feet in length, but they cannot be compared with the Maine as fighting ships. The armored battle ship Texas will carry two twelve-inch rifles, but ir her whole makeup she is not as strong as the Maine. The coast defence vessel will carry the heaviest gun afloat, but in dimensions she is not as large as tho Maine.
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-15

The New York Sun recently inter- viewed Dr. Hamilton and Dr. Spitzka, two eminent medical experts, on the curative powers of the maidstone. The doctors agreed with the great majority of their profession that there is no more virtue in the maidstone than there is in 8 sponge or any other porous substance. It is admitted that there is no older and stronger superstition than the popular belief in the maidstone. In the earliest ages in China, India and Rome people believed Tn it. In almost every con- munity may be found maidstone credit ed with having performed wonderful cures, vouched for by persons of unim- peachable veracity. Still, the doctors shake their heads.
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-15
Medicinal Value of Vegetables.

The qualities of diffc rent vegetables are worth knowing in the spring. Ac- cording to ono authority, celery acts upon tho nervous system, and it is a euro for rheumatism and neuralgia. Tomatoes stimulate the liver; and spinach and common dandclion, pre- pared in the same way. have direct effect on diseases of the kidney. Onions, garlic and olives promote di- gestion by stimulating the circulatory system, with the consequent increase of the saliva ard gastric juice. Raw onions arc also regarded as Q remedy for slccplcssnoss, and tho French believe that onion soup is an excellent tonic in cases of debility of the digestive organs. -Chicugo Times.
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-15

Some dried apple kind of cynic once said, observes the New York Her. ald, that when we had wooden war ves- sells we had sailors with iron hearts, but when we made iron war vessels the sailors had wooden hearts. Cynics, however, are always one sided, they arc the sour milk of creation. Lieutenant Brown, commanding the Trenton, dem- onstrates the statement that iron vessels are sometimes manned by iron sailors. In the harbor of Apia, Samoa, during the recent hurricane, he supposed his vessel was going straight to the bottom. The storm was merciless, the reefs were plenty, and the chance of escape mighty slender. So he ordered the stars and stripes to be hoisted, sent instructions to the band to play 'The Star Spangled Banner" and he and his brave crew got ready to meet their fate and go down with all colors flying. That is an incl dent which does honor te the country ssd its insti tutienss
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-15

The common school system is meeting with popular favor in Mexico and regu- lations for primary compulsory educa- tion will soon be completed, while for the training of teachers normal school has been established, and the furniture and apparatus for a normal school for fe- male teachers is now being put in place.
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-15

If the city of Chicago takes advantage of the anne xation bill of the Illinois Leg islature, she will before 1890 become the fifth city in number of inhabita nts in the world; and she can achieve this by talk ing in the adjoining towns of Hyde Park, Lake Jefferson, Calumet, Evans ton and Lake View. All these villages are almost part of Chicago now; and while their incorporation would still make Chicago smaller in terr1tory than Philadelphia, it would give her 100, 900 more inhabitants, and would place her next to New York.
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-15
HUMOROUS

Little things that tell-Small brothers.
 "You look so much like your brother" sad Dennis to Phelinl, 'that I could tell yez was brothers if I'd never seen aither av yez. 7"
 Officer to Court-The charge against this man is false pretences. He shouted he could do up the whole ward, but ] guy him one meself and fured him.
 'However could you think of falling in love with such homely fellovf His figure is something awful" "Ycs, but he has lovely one at the bank"
 A Florida shark swallowed an eight day clock that had acciden tally been dropped into tho water, and seven days later ran ashorc to havc it wound up.
 Fond mother; 'You must remember, Emeline, that fino feathers don't mako fine bird." Daughter: "True, mamma, but they do make awfully pretty hats"
 It is not good to tako toa in tho middle of the day. The man who tried it in Texas grocery store when he thought the clcrk was not looking Is au. thority for this.
 An Irishman was planting shade trecs when passing lady said, "You'ge dig ging out the holes, are you; MT. flag gcrtya" ''No, mum, Oim digging out the dirt, an lavin' tho holes.
 Van Brush (who has spent three weeks in artistically arranging his traps)-- We'll, Alice, how do you like my studioi It's beautiful sunny room, but, my dear Arthur, you ought to put it in ol- der.
 MT. Kcnwood-I hear you are engaged to MT. Tallboyl Miss South Park Who told youa MT. Kenwood-I have forgotten, but I understand the infor- nation came from Jack himself. Miss South Park-I wish he q tell me.
 Teacher" It seems you are never able to answer any of my questions How is this, my little boya" Little Johnny-"I I knew tho things you asked me, ma'aln, dad wouldn't so to the trouble of sending me here."
 Great Lawyer: I cannot manage Q case unless I know all of the facts. You must tell me truly whether you are guilty or not. Accused party (scornful- lD: Dye s'pose I'd be fool enough to hirc high-priced lawyer like you if I was innoccnt9'
 A discussion arose between tho con- ductor and the driver in a Boston horse- car. It grew exciting, but at last the conductor, turning to go to his end of the vehicle, said in whitening manner; "You havc only pers onality; have i'm dividuality."
 Customer-'I sec you aro advertising full sets of teeth for $8." Dentist (cautiously)-"Y-e-s, sir. Do you 1.-Two at homei" Customer-''No, l board" Dentist (with dignity)-You certainly cannot expect an $S set to be of any uso in boarding house, sir. My charge to you will be $25."
 "Will you vote for my billa" inquired tho lobbyist of the legislator. "No, sir, '" replied the latter; "your bill is a swindle." "Why, man, you must havo tho wrong bill in mind. l mean this fifty dollar bill!" "Well, this appears to be good bill," said the legislator, after examining it critically. t'I'll voto
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-15
Sayages Who Cannot Produce Fire.

It is not often that explorers discover savage reople who are ignorant of the art of producing fire. As far as is known, fire has been necessity even among the rudest savages for many cen- turies, and it always excites wonder when we hear at rare intervals of people who, while enjoying the blessings of fire, express themselves as wholly ignor- ant of the methods of producing it, and who imagine that if by some calamity all their fires were extinguished they could never rekindle them.
 Such a tribe has recently been met by Dr. Finsch during his travels in New Guinea. He says the people in the large villages that are buried in the forests along the shores of Astrolabe Bay know al se mssAs hs which they eAA psedues
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-15

The deposed King Ja-Ja of Opobo West Africa, is living in a small cottage at Kingston, St. Vincent Islands, West Indies. Queen Patience, one of his many wives, is with him. She seems we'll pleased with her present surround ings, but Ja-Ja longs for the despotic pleasure of burying slaves alive, chop ping up missionaries and other regal amusements which whiled away his leisure in Opobo. The English Govern ment allows Ja-Ja $4, 900 a year as spending-money and charges him no rent for his house. It is probable that Ja-Ja will be kept at Kingston for ths remainder of his not very valuable Fife
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-15
A Good Appetite,

A certain well-known college profcs- sor began his career as n teacher Tn country school district and following the custom of the time, "boar,lcd around one winter. His arrival at enc rural homo took place just at dinner time, and he at once. sat down with tho family to enjoy the rcpast. Ho docs not remember that his appetite was par ticularly sharp tl,at day, but at tho close of the meal tho mistress of tho house looked across tho table toward her hus. and and rcmarkcd:
 "Woll, John, I guoss you'd bsttsr klA tAxt Assfss kftss Ali.''
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-15
VOL. XVIII.

Isolated. We hold our dear ones with a firm, strong grasp We hear their voices, look into their eyes; And yet, betwixt us in that clinging clasp
 A distance lies. We cannot know their hearts howe'er we may Mingle thought, aspiration, hope and pray CT; We cannot reach them, and in vain essay
 To enter there. Still, in each heart of hearts hidden deep Lies, never fathomed by its dearest, best, With closest care our purest thoughts we keep
 And tenderest. But, blessed thought we shall not always so In darkness and in sadness walk alone; There comes glorious day when we shall
 Asw are known.
 -Elinor Gray.
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-15
Veneered Diamonds.

The veneered diamond is now lnanu- factured in Paris. The vencercd dia- mond has body of ordinary quartz or crystal. After it has been cut in proper shape it is put into galvanic battery, which deposits on it layer of minute diamonds, the clippings from diamonds in tho process of shaping them. The result is scintillating gem.
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-15
GOtham's Army of Unemployed.

If we have in this city 100, 900 idle men and women, it is fair to assume that, all told, there arc not less than 25O, 900 human beings, men, women, boys and girls, who wonder when tho soft gray light penctrates their bed rooms, where they are to get their break fast,-Neao Fork Press.
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-15

The women of Chicago have estab- lshed the first College of Practical Arts for women in this country. It is de- signed to give women practical insight into the avenues of business life, such as law, railroads, life insurance, general office work, etc. The incorporators of tho college arc Mesdames Helen NJ. Mott, Charles B. Smith and Miss Katharine G. Todd
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-15

Hypnotism is taking such an import ant part in public affairs in France late- that it is rather startling. It has been ssediu the place of chloroform for some time in surgical operations at Paris, and when, in recent murder case there, it was charged that the murderer had hyp- notized the victim and forced her to kill herself, public opinion accepted the pos ability of the fact in way quite re- markab1o
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-15

The five Central American republi cs- Costa Rlca, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Sal vador and Honduras-have taken an- other step toward a federal union, by agreeing upon treaty which provides that any difficulties arising between them shall be settled by the arbitration of some foreign power; that none of the five shall form foreign alliances without the consent of all, and that delegates from all shall meet annually to consider matters of mutual interest.
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-15
They Presidents Exchange Reader

Thes Presidents Exchange Reader.
 The official at the White House who does the Presidents newspaper reading and clipping is Benjamin Montgomery, the telegraphic secretary. He is one of the most valuable officers of the force, as in addition to his knowledge of tele- graphy, he possesses wonderful &C., quaintance with men and measures, and is singularly active in clerical work. He now attends to duty that was for mehy performed by Col. Lamont, name- ly, perusing tho newspapers of the country and transferring to scrap book all articles regarded as worthy of the Presidents consideration, either because of their praise or criticism of his ad- ministration.
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-15
The Roses by the Run. The roses and the clover .

The roses and the clover Are very sweet and fair, And love the fragrant odors They breathe upon the air; But the sweeter seemed the blossoms Beside the meadow run, The time that you were twenty, And was twenty-one. How fondly remember The time we culled them there And meath the shady naples Iwove them in your hair; How there in bliss we tarried Until the set of sun, The time that you were twenty, And was twenty-one. It may have been the flowers Or look benign and free, That bade me whisper softly How dear you were to me; Inever stopped to question, only know twas done, The time that you were twenty And I was twenty-one. We've had our summer, d'rnnS. The fields of life are brown. We've travelled up the hillsida We're on our journey down; Yet oft wake from dreaming Those days have just begun, That you again are twenty
 And am twenty-one. When life and love are over, And I am laid at rest, hope some one will gather, And place upon my breast Such flowers as used to blossom Beside the meadow run, The time that you were twenty, And I was twenty-one.
 -Merchant 1suvelby
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-15
That was Just the Trouble.

'What is it, dcar2" asked his wife, passing her cool hand over his troubled brow; "what is on your mind9'
 "Nothing," answersd the poet, mourn fully, gasing at the blank sheet of papcr bstsse hlmi nNeshlax, 1 xssuss yaA y
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-15

A new parachutist, w. s. Young, hopes to outstrip his rivals by dropping with his parachute tied up in a sack. He says he will go so high that he will have time to release the para chute and come down as usual.
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-15

The Mikado of Japan really has n, more power than the average monarch of Europe, and his duties and privileges are very similar to those of the queen of Great Britain
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-15
Drawing the Line.

"Bromley, did you tell Jones that ] never told the truth"
 "I said, on the contrary, that you oc- casionally inadvertently told the truth"
 "Well, that's something else. won't allow any man to intimate that I'm g constitutional liar. Time.
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-15
hn epidemic of suicide is again on At every side, in all classes, for all req sons, the suicidal blow is falling.

At Harvard College $250 has beer subscribed for cup to be given to th man who, within the next ten years shall have kicked tho highest.
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-15
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Connecticut western news., 1889-05-15

A Western heiress is named Miss Fish. She is eonsidered ''good sateh, !"
Connecticut western news., 1889-05-15

When man asks you for hessa pitali Y dc aet sAy .asagh te him.