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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-10-24
What Is the Greatest Area of Land Cow
cred by Single Tree

Nearly seven acres. One of the
largest banyan trees known to exist has
been discovered on one of the Howe
Islands, 800 miles from Port Macquarie,
in Australia, and the space it covers is
nearly seven acres Five acres is the
area covered by bal yam tree growing
on the banks OF the river Narbudda, in
the province Of Guzerat, India. 1t is
distinguished by the name of Cubbeer
Burr, which was given it in honor of
famous saint. High floods have, at
various times swept away parts Of this
Extraordinary tree, but what remains is
nearly 1000 feet in circumference,
measured round the principal stems.
The overhanging branches not yet
struck down cover much larger space.
The large trunks Of this tree amount to
$50, and the smaller ones exceed 1000,
every one CT which is constantly send
ing forth branches and hanging roots
to form other trunks. II is said that
1000 persons find ample room to re-
pose under its shade.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-10-24
la NEW SNAKE DISCOVERED.
A Reptile With Horn on the End Of
its Tail Which Feeds on Frogs.

A new snake has been discovered by
reedbird hunters down in the Neck,
and all the small boys and men are
searching night and day for specimen
in order that they can secure the $Ioo
offered by Superintendent Brown Of
the Zoo for the capture Of the first
reptile of the species. The snakes at
the Zoo are fed on frogs, and last week
Mr.. Brown learned from the collectors
that a snake about five feet long, with
horn on the end Of its tail, had been
playing havoc with the frogs down in
the Neck and had made the frog mar
ket very tight. The hunters say that
the snake has way of gathering in
a whole frog family at gulp, and it
was in this way that the new snake was
discovered.
On Tuesday last James Martin, who
lives near the end of Twelfth street,
was out in the swamp with his gun and
dog. He had good luck, and his
packets were filled with fat reedbirds
and a brace Of plover. He started
home, but his attention was arrested by
peculiar noise, and his dog "stood,"
as if there was game in sight Nothing
appeared, but the dog seemed to be
transfxed. Martin investigated and
found about a dozen frogs on small
hummcck in the swamp, and large
snake was grabbing them right and
left. Martin says that the snake had
very large mouth, was fully five feet
long and that there was horn on the
end of his tail which he used to kill the
frogs. After striking the frogs he would
proceed to eat them. Martin was so
dumbfounded at the unusual spectacle
that he forgot he had his gun with him
and the snake wriggled off. Superin-
tendent Brown says he has number
lof curious reptiles at the Zoo, and
he will pay $Too to the person who
brings him a snake that comes any,
where near being like the one de-
scribed by Martin. - PHILADELPHIA
Press.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-10-24
AN EXACTING CRITIC.
She Knew the Kind Of a Picture She
Wanted

appearances are often deceptive" !"
said Theophlus Greathead as he
settled himself comfortably in his chair
and lighted fresh cigar. II have
lived much as other men have, and
pride myself on being an exceedingly
keen observer. l must admit, how
ever, that there are times when l make
most serious errors in judging persons
and things.
81 was in large artroom the other
day, when young woman of most
distinguished appearance entered. She
had come to the place in a handsome
equpage and footman had accom-
panied her as far as the door of the
establishment.
"Her maid followed at respectful
distance. There was such an air Of
noblesse oblige, admixed even with
hantenr, about the young woman that
| at once felt that was in the presence
of person of the most aristocratic pre-
tensions
"Involuntarily l re-arranged my
necktie, adjusted my coat, and took
survey of myself in convenient mir
ror.
"The majestic creature seemed
greatly interested in the works of art
about her, which she surveyed through
her lorgnette in the most critical man.
ner. There was frown upon her
aristocratic features.
"'Ah,' l said TO myself, here is a
young woman who has SO high an ideal
of the great in art that the splendid
paintings here seem to her to be but
mere tawdry.'
"The superb woman turned and,
stamping her foot petulantly, said to
the proprietor
"'Them's all very fine, but wants
a oblong picture l"-N. Y. Tribune.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-10-24

The Aztecs filled quills with gold
dust, sealed them, and passed them
! from hand t. hand as coin.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-10-24

New York claims the distinction Of
being the only State ,ha, produces both
70 K and brine salt.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-10-24
Dry and Fancy Goods
HAVE JUST RECEIVED,

India Linen and Persian Lawns,
Embroidery, in 9 yard pieces;
Roman and Guipure Embroidery,
Oriental, Platte and other Laces, in
white, cream and black;
Chiffon Lace, all colors;
As in. Lace Net, cream and black;
Striped and Check Dimity,
Wide Japanese Crepe, white and colr'di
White, Cream and Black Surah Silk,
White and Cream Silk Crepe,
Navy and Cream Serge,
Suez and Tennis Flannel,
The Jenness Miller "Equipoise Waist,
Prima Donna and P. D. Corsets,
Ladies Black Hose.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1893-08-26

gressor, but as renegade who has
betrayed the cause of beasthood by
his alliance with their common foe,
and their resentment often takes the
form of revenge altogether different
from his opposition to the encroach-
ments OF an enemy, whose superiority
they, after all, recognize as that of a
seml:supernatural being. Our me-
diaval ancestor could not hope to get
even with the arch 'fiend, but showed
no mercy to his allies, the ruinous
witches, and a dog overpowered by a
pack of wolves is literally torn to
shreds, each participant of the ven-
delta trying to secure the fragment
and rip it as if in the exultation of
an opportunity for gratifying a per-
sonal spite: The antagonism OF dogs
and cats, too, may be something
more than the jealousy of rival pets
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1893-08-26
Talking to Herself

The habit that Southern negroes
have Of talking TO themselves is
noticed by everyone in the towns
below Mason and Dixon's line. One
servant in Southern family used to
carry on conversation with herself,
sometimes alleging carelessness and
disorder in one tone of voice then
defending herself from those charges
in another tone. She would upbra1d
and apply disagreeable epithets to
herself when things were not to her
mind, while at other times, especially
when she was dressed in her best,
she would stand before her mirror
and assure her reflection that she was,
jusI DIS pretty DIS "nlLo 1OlkS. '.s
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1893-08-26
To Keep Milk From sourinr.

A man who has had experience in
handling milk sent to the Boston
market, and who never had anv sour
milk returned, recently told an East
'ern exchange how he managed to
keep milk from souring. He says: -.
In the first place the cans need at
tention, especial pains being taken to
thoroughly cleanse cans and shoppers
and place them upon a rack outdoors,
to air or sun. They are not taken to
tho barn till milking time, and no
empty cans are allowed about the
barn. Particular care is taken tol
have the udders clean, and the milk,
sas clean as possible, turned from the
milk pail to the strainer.: pail, and
poured through cloth as well as
wire strainer, into the cans and i'm
set into a trough of run
ming water; the temperature varying
somewhat with the weather, from
forty-eight to sixty degrees. The
milk is stirred with a long handled
spoon at frequent intervals, and left
,unstoppered over night, but the lid
or cover Of the trough is closed. ,.s@ 4
The milk is taken from the trough
the first thing in Ihe morning and
4stoppled, and the mornings milk
similarly treated, except the time of
remaining in the water has been linn
ftyG to from two to four hours, By
this, TO explain. I mean, at one time
We had to get Il to the depot at 9 "a
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1893-08-26
Climate and Plants,

The botanical department of the
university of Pennsylvania is max
ing a special study of the effect Of
climate upon plants. For this pur-
pose collections have to be obtained
from the mountainous and lowland
districts OF the various regions. In
this the university is being assisted
BY many individuals who are inter-
ested in the subject. Collections are
being made in Alaska, Turkey, Ecua-
dor, Florida and California. '.... =-ss
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1893-08-26
Told Him the Reason.
Think

Deacon Scrimp-Humph! Think
you've got:6o have vacation, eh?
Struggling Pastor-Yes, the doc
tor says must go away until this
cough is cured>
Deacon ScritRp-Well, I'd like to
know why preachers are always get
ting bad coughs.
Struggling Pastor-Well, you see,
we have to visit around a good deal,
and we are always asked to hold a
little service before leaving, and L
think our throats become affected
from breathing the dust that flies
from family bibles.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1893-08-26
Household HELPS.

"A raw potato dipped in brick. dust
is effective for cleaning steel knives.
: Mildewed clothes may be renewed
by soaking the, spots in buttermilk
and spreading the garments on the
grass in the sun.
- One pint OF buttermilk in which a.
well-beaten: egg is stirred will break
up any fever in half an hour if not
of too long standing.
+: A .'friendship garden is the latest
fad for the woman who has a country
home or lives in the suburbs. 4
friendship garden is one in which to,
grow flowers and shrubs that have
been planted by friends and relatives
Of the owner.
A good way to cook liver is to fry
it in butter, with an onion cut in
small pieces scattered over it. Cook
slowly; when done add lump of
butter and a little -four; Stir we'll and
turn over the liver. Serve with Sara
toga potatoes. e.: rs -. -.
& Grease stains on carpet may be
effectively treated by applying mix
ture composed Of two ounces of
amonia, two ounces white CASTLE
soap, one ounce glycerine. one ounce
Of ether, The soap should be dis
solved, first in a pint of water. then
the other ingredients and two quarts
of water should be added. Another
recipe for removing grease spots re-.
5quires the application of four table,
spoonfuls Of alcohol to one Of salt. @
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1893-08-26
More to the Purpose.

:s.slf this helps you, !" said the doc.
tor, signing his name to the prescrip-
ton and folding it, 81 should be glad
il you would let me know ss.s zs
''lf it doesn't help me, doc,' Z re-
Piled the caller, in a clear distinct
tone OF voice, as lie handed over the.
required lll'd 50, .'I'll let you know it
YOU can bet a trunkful Of skeletons
on that. Good afternoo = .
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1893-08-26
POWDER FOR BIG GUNS.
It Isn't at AL Like the Explosive Used
in Shooting Birds.

SO much powder was consumed in
New York harbor during the naval
review that it is in order to present
a few facts concerning the thunder
making compound. All men-of-war
are provided with magazines and
she'll rooms. They are situated
under the water line, and can be
quickly filed with water by opening
the flood valves. Each charge of
powder is kept in a separate bag and
each bag IN a separate can, which is
composed of copper and hermetically
sealed. Well-kept magazines can be
Hooded scores of times without in
Jur1ng the powder. Powder that
had been submerged for months in
the sunken American men-of-war at
Samoa was found, upon it's recovery,
to be as perfect in every respect as
on the day it was put aboard those
ships.
All implements used in the hand
ling of powder on warships are COM
posed OF copper. Persons entering
magazine are compelled to don suit
of clothes and slippers especially made
for the purpose. All fires are hauled
under the galley stoves and no smok-
ing is allowed about the decks when
the powder is being put aboard.
GunpoWder is composed of three in
gradients - charcoal, saltpeter and
sulphur. The proportions of the
ingredients vary considerably, ac-
cording to the use for which the COM
position is intended.
The charge of powder for a cannon
varies from one-fourth to one tenth
the- weight Of the projeotile. says the
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette. With
the old-fashioned smooth-bore guns,
, f firing the round shot. it is sometimes
as high as one-third, but in modern
guns it has been demonstrated that
! the velocity is not much INCREASED
when the charge is greater than
one-fourth. The Intensity of the
force of gunpowder is highly variable
at different portions of the path
along the bore, being very great
along the seat of the shot and rapid
ly declining toward the muzzle.
Equal velocities will be impaired
only when at different points in the
path along the bore the respective
intensities are proportional to the
columns of metal.
The size of grain in gunpowder is
one OF the most important points to
be considered as modifying the ex-
plosiveness of powder. Although a
charge OF powder appears to explode
instantaneously, yet both ignition
and combustion are comparatively
gradual; the flame is communicated
from one grain to another, and each
burns in concentric layers until it is
consumed, 50 that com bustion of the
grains is not simultaneous For each
gun, or charge OF gunpowder, there
is size of grain which produces a
maximum velocity with minimum
initial strain. But as each kind of
powder has to be employed in more
than one piece of ordnance it Is nee
essary to select that size which will
best sttS9 all of them.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1893-08-26
Sheep Shearings.

Plenty of bells on the sheep will
frequently scare the dogs away.
If the eve is not strong and per-
feet how do we expect a strong and
perfect lamb? But some seem to ex-
pect it.
1t is likely that hockmasters
must depend on mutton productions
or give up sheep breeding. It looks
that way.
1t is claimed that sheep that will
yiold at least. six. pounds of wool,
will double the fockmaster's money
in four years.
1t would seem that as long as we
do not produce enough mutton or
wool for home supply, sheep growing
should, be profitable.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1893-08-26
A Cash Smile.

can acquaintance of yours, ehg''
inquired Brown, as his friend Green
lifted his hat to passing lady.
Eyes, slight acquaintance"
:: :'She smiled very sweetly on you"
''She ought to. The court allowed
her $4,000 alimony."
Brown tried to say something
about the weather, but his emotions
drowned him, and they didn't get
chatty again until Green struck
banana peel. ... ~
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1893-08-26
Money In It,

: Benevolent Gentleman-My / little
boy, have you no better way toaspend
this beautiful Sabbath afternoon than
by standing in front Of the gate idling
away your time?
Boy amt idling away my time.
There is a chump inside with my
sister who is paying me a quarter an
hour TO watch for pop Life.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1893-08-26
Proof Positive.

SIS Mr.. Beenthere Yale-Well, I guess
John has settled down to study for
his examinations at last.
Mrs. 4ale--Why do you think so?
vs. MIR. Beenthere Yale-He doesn't
write home for money to buy books
as often as he did earlier in the sea-
son.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1893-08-26
The Two Spheras.

Little Dick Papa doesn't have anv
fun. He has to go to business every
day. ~ 49,. +. H.. Co.. al
Dittle Dot-That's to get money.
cause he's a provider, mamma says
% ''A what?'' ..-. #,1 z.,,as
"A provider.' g.as
tt'Well, if papa is "a provider, ]
wonder what mamma is.'' 1T.
81 guess she's divider'':E SD
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1893-08-26

An idea has gained currency dur
ing the past few years that the
tomato as an article of diet is liable
to produce or encourage the terrible
disease of cancer, and not long ago
it was stated the use of this vegeta-
Bile had been forbidden at the London
cancer hospital. So widely spread
had this notion become that Dr..
Marsden, chairman of the medical
committee of the cancer hospital,
has thought it advisable to give it
official contradiction. He says that
his committee has been inundated
with letters on this subject, and he
begs publication for the following
statement, which we hope will settle
the matter once for all. It is the
opinion of the committee .that
tomatoes neither predispose nor ex-
cite cancer formation, and that they
are not injurious to those suffering
from this disease, but on the con-
trary, are very wholesome article
of diet particularly so if cooked. y
Farmers Voice.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1893-08-26
M, at another Z a. M, by change in:

ILL.,, dL auCIQefl a. m, %DY CQango IN
routes. X ~ : -. - II Hi g:z
+ 1t is my opinion that clean milk.
placed in clean cans, cooled to sixty
degrees at the farm, and placed in a
milk car with ice, and reaching Bos-
ton, that day., so that it will reach
the consumer for the next days use,
will be found to he perfectly sweet
for all uses, if not tampered with by
the milkman. :
l do not believe that such milk
needs any of the so-called preserva-
tives to add to it's keeping qualities.
In the absence of running water,
where we'll water had to be used, l
should not set the milk into freshly
pumped water, because too sudden
cooling will separate the cream from
the milk while the water of milder
temperature will not; but the water
should be renewed after the milk has
stood an hour or SO at night, and for
well water, renewing once day is
sufficient nt-Journal of Agriculture.
How to Manage Cut Worms.
A writer tells the Cali fornia Fruit
Grower that he thinks the best way
to get rid of cut worms is to poison
them. He says: Il use syrup or
water we'll sweetened, mix with p]en-
ty of Paris green and thicken with
flour. I cut papers six or eight inches
square with a cut over half way
through the center, and cross cut
through that to fit around trees or
vines then hold them in place with
clods and put a few spoonfuls of the
mixture around the trees or vines on
the paper. find plenty of dead cut
worms and beetles both on and under
the paper. have not had a chance
to try it on canker worms, but I
think they would eat it, and it would
be cheaper and better than printers
ink around the tree. I also protect
my young trees with tins that clamp
around them. I have made them six
inches high and about three inches
in diametar and put them in the
ground two or three inches. Cut
worms and beetles cannot climb over
them. and will not dig under them.
Any tinsmlth will make them for
about two cents piece. 1 have used
the tins successfully three seasons"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-10-05
THEY'LL ROB NO MORE
4 Posse Said to Have 0psned Pis
on the n. P. Blndits at java
THE BULLETS FLEW THICK
One OF the Gang Killed. Two Are
Wounded and the Fourth
Surrenders-One Of the
Wounded Escapes.

specla! Dispatch to tho STANDARD.
ESSEX. Mont. Oct, A.-The posse headed
by sheriff Gouyner and City Marshal
Hoover OF Kalispel, Sheriff Curtis of
Helena and Deputy United States Marshal
Jackson got on tho trail OF the Northern
Pacific train robbers at Summit this
morning. They followed the men until
dark Tonight. Several times they cams
nm 10 where the men had ATTEMPTED to
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-10-05

southern and western states, 1t is also
true that tho manufacturing states Of the
East canno, enloy prosperity while the
South and West are depressed and not
provided with money TO purchase the
products OF their factories. The coinage
of silver upon tho basis demand ed has
been repca ,edly invited and js conceded
to be necessary to the upbuildina of trade
relations OF incalculable magnitude be-
tween the United States and her sister re.
publics of North and South America,
The resolutions then demand the
free and unlimited coinage of sill
yer MT the established ratio of i6 TO 1.
giving 10 such coin eaual legal tender
powers with gold. They unalterably on
pose the repeal Of the sherman law ex,
cent by the MASSAGE of n law proyidinp fJ9
said free coinage, Representatives in
congress are instructed to instruct the
president TO issue a call for an early con.
vention of all the nations interested i'm
and favorable TO tho free coinage of silver
Mt the ratio namel for the purposs of es.
tablisbius closer commercial and financial
relations with them. They further declare
that the total amount of gold now In ex-
istence or capable of production under the
stimulus of the increase in value is totally
inadequate to s,pply the demands Of the
world for money. and the adop,ion of a
single gold standard will result in uni
yersal baukrip,cy and ruin. SUCH action
would be in violation of the constitution,
furthermore. I'm that 4, would imuair ali
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-10-05
AFTER 63 YEARS.
An Interesting Letter Written by Henry
lllY DIacaE ii red In ~. Pant

An Interesting Letter written by Hsnry
Clay Discovered In ~. Pau,.
ST. PAUL. Oct. A letter from Henry
Clay was discovered among tho papers of
the late Gen. II. II. Sibley, now being ex-
amined by tho historical society. II WAS
addressed 10 David Lambert, pioneer ST.
Paul lawyer. who resided ut Little Rock,
Ark. In 1870. II has been often charged
that Clay did not acquiesse In the nomina-
ton OF William Henry Harrison, but this
letter seems effectually to dispose of the
matter. Tho letter is in Henry Clay's
handwriting and IL as follows:
WASHINGTON. ~ jan, istO
DEAR sIR-I have received your favor. The
nomination at Harrlsson.i think. ought to be
supported whether Il be conformable 90 our
wishes or not IL was the result OF a full and
general deliberation OF the whig, In convention.
Honor and good faith require OF US 90 support it
and shall do SO cordially. l regret have not
BY me a single copy OF the speech which you
wish TO possess. I have very seldom retained
copies Of any speech by inc. The project Of
PURCHASING; California suggested BY YOU Is q
great one. have been ever deslrous 10 see our
race and our Institutions more and more diifused
over this country. but u not this purchase pre-
mature? But. whether 50 or not. I have no Idea
that In the present state OF Jealousy between
the states, the northern states would consent to
it. We have nothing hero Interesting. I appre-
hcnd that the sub-treasury bni will pass. judy.
Ing from all that see and hear think the pros.
pect Is that Harrison will be elected with ease.
With high respect. am yours truly,
H.CLlS.