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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-11-21
The Old City of Damascus.

A recent work on sanitary engineering
says that Damascus possesses in all proba-
bility the oldest waterworks in the world.
The city itself is the most ancient of exist
ing cities, having seen the rise and fall of
the Greek and Roman empires, of Babylon,
Nineveh, Palmyra and Jerusalem. When
taken by the Saracens from the Romans,
the waterworks already existed, and it is
probable that the latter constructed the
works which still exist and supply the
town. Damascus lies in a valley on the
river ALBANIA which flows from the Leba-
non hills and is lost in the desert to the east
of the town. In spite of copious supply
of excellent water Damascus has had no
immunity from epidemics, owing to the
fact that the double canalization for water
supply and drainage, being more or less
leaky, saturated the soil and raised the
spring level nearly to the surface, and the
sewers are rarely if ever cleaned, are not
systematically ventilated, and they pass
under many of the houses. 1t Is not sur
prising, therefore, that Damascus is and
always was an insalubrious town.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-11-21

moved. through the orchard into the bat
terry. The enemy snatched up arms and
signalcd the cauuoneers to open fire, but 10
was too late for more than a single volley.
The Maine boys the Thirty second in
front and the Thirty-irst following,
swarmed over the breastworks, shouting
"Surrender. surrender, surrender The
battery horses stood in harness ready to
haul the cannon to the point most needed,
for those were stirring days, and assaults
were so frequent there was no anticipating
them except by constant readiness. The
teams of one gun had been abandoned by
the drivers and were moving across the
orchard when the Thirty first reached the
scene. Colonel Daniel White was in his
place at the head of the column, and seeing
the frightened horses about to break into
a run he seized the lead team by the bri-
die and hung on until he got them under
control, with their heads turned toward
the Union lines. The deed was performed
in the heart of brigade of Confederates
too much amazed at its boldness to inter
ferc. That cannon was credited as tro-
ply to the Thirty-first. Another cannon
was seized by Griffin $ men that day; also
500 prisoners and 1000 stands of arms.
The bluff so CALAMITY captured was forti-
fed by the soldiers who had won 1T and
was held by the Ninth corps until the
siege of Petersburg ended. But the prize
was not cheaply bought. The single Con
federate volley was fired at point blank
range into the charging column. In the
ranks of the Thirty first 10 men were killed
and 43 were wounded.
A six weeks respite from marches and
charges followed the success of June II
During that time the Thirty-first lay in
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-11-21
CALAMITY AND OLD AGE.
Street Car Courtesy That Sometimes Takes
an Unexpected Turn.

an Unexpected Turn.
| have known "A few old women in my
time, but | have come 20 the conclusion
that there are no old men. knew he would
growl at her when she offered him her seat
in the crowded car, because remembered
experiences of my own in more impetuous
DAYS, and tried to catch her eye and send
her a telegram to desist from her gentle
purpose, but her good heart and old fash
toned Difference to age made her blind, and
sitter a minutes struggle to gather courage
sufficient to rise in the crowded car she was
standing before him saying timidly:
"rake this seat, sir"
He glared at her as the ogre in the fairy
story always glared at the poor princess be-
fore he ate her up.
"Sit down. he roared, stamping his foot,
while his face grew lurid with rage. Sit
down, tell youl When | get so old can't
stand up, I'll let you know. Dye hearr I'll
let you known
| His voice ran up into an angry shrek,
and the poor girl sank back into her place
overwhelmed with confusion and shame
and was carried many blocks beyond her
street because she had not courage to lift
| her tear blinded eyes to see where she was
| or signal to the conductor.
l have had many object lessons of the
! kind, although the one just related was the
most unpleasant, and l thought | knew
enough to keep out of such difficulties my
self, but the other day the North Side cable
car was the field of my surrender. 1t was
in the morning, and, as usual, every seat
was filed and the aisles were crowded. A
white haired man boarded the car and
looked hopelessly around for seat. lie
was feeble and worn and old and was
pushed and elbowed from one position t.
another lurching from side to side as the
train swept curves and rounded corners.
was very unhappy, but tried to look
stolidly away from the pale face and the
trembling hands. He reached for the straI
swinging elusively above my head, and
WELL got up, for as his coat fell back sa"
on his waistcoat the ribbon and the star o.
cannon bronze-the badge of the Crane
Army of the Republic.
Keep your seat, madam" he SAID,
thank you just the same, but '-and III
SQUARED his shoulders as if on dress parade
81 am not AS old as | look"
ooh, did not offer you the seat becau 81
you were old" replied, but because yol
were soldier"
A smile flashed up into the faded eye
and lit the wrinkles in the pallid cheeks
, and have every reason to believe mysel
, forgiven. Post.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-11-21

"We have gone on selecting cotton wool
till we have got some lighter than air.
You've no idea what useful material 1t
is. We call it 'imponderal "
"What do you use it for?"
swell, chiefly for packing articles to go
by parcel post, 1t makes them weigh less
than nothing, you know"
'"And how do the postofiice people know
what you have to payS"
"That's the beauty of the new system"
Mein Herr cried exultingly, "They pay
usl We don't pay them. I've often got
MS much as shillings for sending par
GEL"
but doesn't your government objecti"
"Well, they do object a little. They
say it comes so expensive in the long run,
But the things as clear as daylight, by
their own rules. If l send parcel that
weighs pound more than nothing, pay
threepence. So, of course, if it weighs a
pound less than nothing ought to receive
threepence. From "Sylvie and Bruno, 4"
Lewis Carroll.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-11-21

CAPTURING THE RUNAWAY BATTERY.
ployed directly across the route of march
of the enemy, and Potte First brigade
advanced to within "A few yards of the
rOad leading to Cold Harbor. Griflin's bri-
gade, including the Thrty-tirst, was then
led forward to make the home thrust and
charge across the 70 Il. The Thirty-fir
opened the preliminary skirmish, and be-
fore the battle was fairly joined the at
tack was countermanded from headquar-
tiers. Meanwhile the Maine boys had gone
too far TO draw out easily. In less than
an hour during which they were engaged
chiefly in maneuyering for choice of
ground, with but little chance to fight
back, they paid for the glory to be got
from complimentary order with loss of
80 killed and Al wounded. Three more
officers of the ORIGINAL "a were among the
killed-Captaiu James NJ. Williams and
Liestenants On les A. Harrington and
Edwin S. Rogers. "The Thirty-hrst has
won for its officers and men imperishable
renown," were the laudatory words of
General Griffin, their brigade commander.
1t is a relief to turn for moment from
the story of so much gallant fighting done
in vain and write of brilliant success.
On the 18th of June POtter's division form
ed It's ranks in n deep raNlne east OF the
city of Petersburg for a daylight charge
The COnfederates held a strongly fortified
bluff, their breastworks and batteries
crowded with soldiers who had arrived
during the night from Richmond, Grit
fms brigade comprised two lines of battle,
the Thirty-flrst being in the second line.
1t was ordered TO attack the Shand house
and orchard by moving silently at day
light, with Announcements muifed to pre-
vent noise, and to do the work with the
bayonet Mt one rush. As the rays of dawn
lit up the eastern sky the soldiers arose
from the ground and dressed their lines.
Commands were issued in whisper, The
officers held their watches in hand to time
the action along the whole front. Begin
ming on the right, the whispered word
"Now!" PISSED from lip TO lip, and in
stantly the ranks were in motion. Up the
sFAep bank. across. the narrow ledge. il
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-11-21

A man in England was once set upon by
an infuriated rabble and was soon in dan
ger of his life, His ready wit served him
good turn. He cried out while they were
dragging him along, "A guinea for the
man who will take my side" A fellow
near at hand, who had been cursing him,
responded with, Here you are, sir, T"
"Hit him, boys" quickly shouted the
briber; shit him, boys. He's traitor. I"
"HurrahW yelled the mob; 'let's hit
him" And for an instant they left their
prisoner loose to seize upon the victim
whom he designated. But the instant was
enough for the first victim. He ducked
his head, got mixed in the crowd, and in
a moment had quilted the scene-San
francisco Argonaut.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-11-21

The thirteen" dinner given by Mr. Hen.
niker-Heaton, NJ. p, at st, Stephens club,
Westminster, few years ago, had a more
fatal sequel than that usually resulting
from social gatherings of that unlucky
number. Within two months two Of the
guests died.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-11-21

riighness Is an old title that was first
used by the later Roman emperors, then by
bishops, then by the princes OF Italy.
Thence its use spread to Germany. 1t is
now applied to princes who are vassals of
an empire.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-11-21

LEV ENTH hour
regiments of the
civil war were not
filled with elev.
enth hour men.
Neither did they
get off easily in
wounds and scars
because their pc
, riod of service was
com ii vely
short. The follow
ing story of the
persistent courage
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-11-21
Navigation Taught
IN ALL ITS BRANCHES.

will take a limited number of pupils
to teach them navigation. For full
particulars and terms apply to the I'M
dersigned at Scharf & Co.'S. book store,
Arlington Block, Hotel street
PAUL v. PANNENBERG,
Mutual Telephone 62l. P. o. Box SO.
4S7-1mo
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1894-01-20
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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1894-01-20
FOR SALE.

A small farm. two miles from st. Mar.
tinville. measuring about so arpents
Arabic land, aud "A arpents of timbered
land. The prairie land is all fenced in,
and is we'll improved, all buildings be-
ing new. 1t is not subject TO overflow,
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particular apply at this office.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1894-01-20

The year just passed has ended
with a depression in business hard
ly equalled in the annals of this
great country, hardly even in the
worst periods of civil or foreign
wars, commercial or agricultural
cataclysm-while the whole world
is at peace, or at least as much as
it ever was. The country is at
peace, no great questions of poll
tics are at stake. Still one only
needs to peruse the newspapers
from all sections of the country to
see how trade is Depressed, that
millions Of willing arms are un-
employed, and the consequent mi
sery of hundreds Of thousands of
families. Even New Orleans,
while the country, upon the crops
of which it is mainly dependent,
has produced largely, has felt the
depression. That there is a gen.
eral "tightness''i cannot be denied.
Now comes the report that the
government of the greatest coun-
try on the face of the earth, after
thirty years of peace and prosper
ity, is unable to face its obliga-
tons and must contract q loan.
That even the payment of the su-
gar bounty must be delayed, while
absenteeism is SO rampant in Con-
gress as to preclude an early re-
medying of the ills under which
we suffer. Sixty millions of peo-
pie in a rich, fertile and peaceful
country, suffer from the effects of
gross neglect of their representa-
tives.-Daily Item.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1894-01-20
Don't Disturb the Bounty
Law.

Under the bounty law the sugar
industry has grown marvelously.
The object of the bounty is to en-
courage the cultivation of sugar
cane, beets, sorghum and maple
so that at the termination of the
bounty law the sugar industry, in
this country, which at the present
time is a comparatively embryo
mic state, will be strong enough SO
to speak, to stand alone.
1t is matter of far reaching
importance that a nation, as large
and as powerful as is ours, should
not be forced to depend too much
on other nations for the necessi-
ties of life. To be a free and in
dependent country in the broadcast
sence the United States will have
to place itself in such a position
that in the case of war or interna-
tional complications its people can
be self supporting. This can be
accomplished only by encouraging
and fostering those industries that
have not been developed sufficient
ly to supply, in case of necessi-
ty, the demand of home consul
mers.
Sugar can be rightly classed
with the necessities of life. The
tastes of man crave it, and its part
in the composition of the human
body is such an important one
that it would be incorrect to place
it on the list of luxuries. I'm
doubtedly it is, the foundation of
many little delicacies and dainties
that are none Injuries than ne
cessities; but it has other uses
which make it indispensable as an
article of food.
Thus in protecting the. sugar
industry the government has done
/" wise thing. In spending a few
million dollars for bounty every
year the government enriches
many millions each year, large
portions of the country from
which it derives revenues and at
the same time is doing good in
the way of preparing this country
to supply the internal demand for
sugar that would follow in the
event of hostilities with those ma
tions that we now have to look to
for most of our sugar.
BY all means then let sugar be
protected and if the industry de-
serves protection, why remove the
bounty when facts and figures
show the growth of the industry
in the past three years. ouma
Courier.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1894-01-20
Land For Sale.

We are requested to offer for sale, 40
acres of first class land, adjoining the
limits of this corporation.
Also. one fine property. with good bull
ding, out houses, stables etc For fur
Their particulars, terms etc.
Address this Office.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1894-01-20
The Annual Meeting Of The
State Agricultural Society
At Opelousas..

agricultural COclety, WHICH, VIII
be held in Opelousas January "a,
Is, and 26, promises to be perhaps
the most brilliant meeting since
the Society was inaugurated by
Gov. McEnery some eight years
ago. A large number of distin-
guished speakers OH agricultural
subjects have already consented
to address the meeting, as has al
80 Gov. Foster, who will deliver
an address on the relation of the
state to agriculture, certainly a
matter of prime Importance in an
agricultural state like Louisiana.
Prof. s. A. Knapp of Calcasieu
parish, formerly professor of agri-
culture at the University of Iowa,
will deliver an address on Techni-
cal education in agriculture, and
the professors well known ability
and rare oratorical powers will
make his address a marked fea-
ture of the occasion. Col. Gus.
A. Breaux of Lafayette will deli
yer an address on the Adaptable
lily of the Prairie lands of Louis
lana to cane culture. Universe
fed crops in Louisiana will be
discussed by that well known agri-
culturist, Mr.. Dimmick of st.
Landry. The resources of St.
Landry will be brought out by
an address by Mr.. U, T. Black
shear of that parish, while sugar
growing and manufacture in South
west Louisiana will be discussed
by Mr.. John w. Humble Of the
same parish. Mr.. S. P. Reed will
deliver an address on our Western
prairies.
immigration will be discussed
by Hon. j. G. Hawks, commits
sioner of immigration, Col. S. l..
Cary, of Calcasieu, and Mr.. John
A. Ogden of st. Landry.
The committee of arrangements
are in correspondence with num-
Der of other prominent speakers
and every effort will be made to
have the meeting in Opelousas of
the most attractive character.
The Southern Pacific and Texas
and Pacific railroads have agreed
to carry passengers to Opelosas at
IA rates on the certificate plan,
full rate being paid going and J
rate returning. 1t is hoped that
everyone interested in Louisiana
agriculture will do all possible to
promote the success of this meet
ing and to make it one of the
grandest assemblages of our lead
ing agriculturists that has ever
been held in this state. All agri-
culturists and all agricultural Or
CARNATIONS have been invited to
attend or to send delegate. The
police juries of the various par
ishes have been requested to send
delegates to the meeting and to
pay their expenses. There per-
haps never was time in the his
tory of Louisiana agriculture
when so much depression was pre-
valent, and yet it is obvious that
with we'll directed intelligence no
other state in the Union offers
such advantages to agriculturists
as does Louisiana. We hope that
the meeting will be grand sue
cess and are confident that it will
give a positive impetus in the di--
rection of agricultural advance
ment. The selection of the city
of Opelousas, directly in the CEN
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1894-01-20
ACTS AS a SPECIFIC. /:
VENIRE.

Drawn for the January term of the 10Th Judi
cial District Court. holding sessions in and for
the Parish of st. Martin, State of Louisiana,
commencing on Monday the fifteen Qal day of
January A. ID. 1894, to wit:
For the first week commencing on the eth
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-26
WHERE COTTON REiGNS.
Interesting Exhibit "f the TcNas Cotton
 Palace In HustlinG Waco.

Palace In IIustlinG Waco.
 The mammoth Texas cotton palace was recently thrown open to the public :n Waco. and cotton HOW rciGns as king in the Lon" Star State. He is rather a cheap king just now and iS doing busi- ness on a . cent basis, but nevertheless thousands of his subjects arc fiOcking to Waco daily to see him. Waco is hus- tling young city in the heart of the cot ton growing region of Texas. In 1888 50. GOO acres in McLennan county, of which Waco is county seat. produced %. 123 bales of cotton. valued at S963, 7I2
 The cotton palace is the creation ol Waco's entcrprising citizens, who built it at an expense of S25O. OOO. The build, ing is 100 feet long and 300 feet broad and is filled with one of the most inter esting cotton. agricultural and manu featuring exhibits ever displayed. The interior decorations. pictures and statu ary arc nearly all constructed of tho natural products of the state. and som, of the pictures made of leaves and grair are works of art.
 Texas has now become one of tn, greatest cotton growing states in th'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-26

itical ambition. When he conducted q blackboard campaign through his con gressional district some years ago and painted Vote for Budd'' all over the district. sho was with him. and she was also with him when he went tc Washington later. The couple have nc children, and Mrs Budd takes all the care of their small but cOzy home in Stockton. Tho house is a model of com fort and neatneSs. and there isn't a spcck of dust in sight anywhere. As student she is deeply cngrUsscd in electricity. hygiene and the chemistry of food
 Before her marriage to MT. Budd, ovCi 20 years agu, she was Miss IncZ Merrill of Stockton. and the interesting event took place immediately after Mir BuCld's graduation from the University uf Cal ifornia Mrs. Budd is thoroughly posted on parliamentary law. conventions and politics in general. and she iS subject tC political munitions that have thus fan proved well founded. Long before hcI husband was endCavuring to secure the gubcrnatOrial nomination she had q presentimcnt that he would get it. and he got il. She also felt certain that he would be elected. and he did manage tC win by q narrow margin.
 In personal appearance Mrs. Budd l. petite and slender. with big gray eyes, high. intelligent forehead and a mass of brown hair that she does up in the simplest possible way. She has uncun- vcntiOnal ideas of dress. and the decol- lete gowns she saw in Washington shocked her very much Sine dresses Cx- actly as she plcasts in defiance of the mode. abhOr> >ocial pOmp and limits her calling list tn her very intimate friends. Shc is very fond of amateur photography and life in the woods and is q good shot with rife and shotgun.
 LIKE LoNDoN's PEOPLES PALACE. ChIcago'> Proposed Resort wherr the Fooi
 May He Amused and Benefited.
 Chicago philanthrOpiStS who arC in. trrested in the welfare of the pour arC working hard ;o raise $IOO. OOO fur the purpose of erecting Peoples palace.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-11-26

THE WACO COTTON PALACE.
 Union. Upward of 5000, 900 acres of cotton land are under cultivation, and the 1. 900, 900 bales raised in 1893 sold for $66. 300, 900, while the 300, GOO tons of cotton seed. the product that enters so largely into the construction of the pure olive oil' We use, brought Sl D. 500, 900. The cotton crop of 1893 was thus worth SS2, 900, 900 to Texas. It was alone exceeded in value by the cattle in terest, which was valued at sS4, GOO. = GOO.
 Waco is not only great cotton grow ing center but it is also n railroad center of much importance. Three trunk lines, the Houston and Texas Central, the St. Louis, Arkansas and Texas, and the Missouri. Kansas and Texas, enter the city, and there are other important railroads. Waco's growth in population has been very rapid. In 1880 the city had but 7,395 people, and in 1890 the population had doubled. When the cot ton palace opened recently, there were 80, 900 people in the building or on the grounds. The palace is owned by com pany of Waco business men, and the in- tention is to hold n cotton exposition within its walls every year