davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-10-05
CUBAN KNIVES.
The Insurgents Fighting for Liberty With
the Machete,

There is NO weapon in peace or war ike
the machete. which the Cubans are now
us;ng in their fight for liberty. Every
country has sword of its own, put
Cuba is the only place whose only SWORD
and only ins trument of war has bee n her
reaping hook or cane knife.
If she frees herself from Spain the most
decisive part of the work must be done
with the machete.
A Cuban leader, in giving to the writer
his estimate of the chances of the Cubans,
said that the conflict hinged very largely
on how many of the people in cane fields
had good machetes. There is not one
Cuban in hundred who knows how to
use a gun. The islanders have been de-
MED the use of firearms so long that those
who had fallen into possession OF guns IN
the battles of the ten years rebellion
often threw them down when they got
into battle and relied chiefly upon their
cane knives The battle of Baira, III
which so many Spanish heads were cut
! off. and which was the bloodiest in Cuban
history, was won by cane knives in the
hands of the Cubans
The great execution of the machete lies
in the wonderful skill in handling 1t.
There are three classes Of these knives.
The first is nothing more nor less than
a sword, twenty eight inches IN length,
made of the very best spring steel and
jpcased in a leather scabbard. 1t looks
like an ordinary sword, but is lnuci
heavier. 1t is worn by the Cuban officers
and gentlemen. The next is an oyerseer s
machete, very flexible, and with slight
stroke it will sever mans head from the
body.
But the broad heavy, sixteen-fnch knife
is Cuba's peculiar weapon of otfense ant
defense ana her principal agricultural
and domestic implement. 1t is used fol
nearly every service, for which we use {
knife, an axe, cleayer, pruning hook
or a scythe Forests are cleared witt
them, and they are about the only too
in a butchers shop. Nowhere else il
spanish America is the machete SO gen
orally used Nearly the whole of Cub'
is devoted to the cultivation of cane ant
tobacco, and every stalk Of these crops il
harvested with the machete. Great ski
in handling them is the result
An army of the most skillful fencing
masters i'll Paris could not stand up be
fore an equal number OF Cuban cane cut
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-10-05


FLIED There few
aches us foreu
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-10-05
An AFTERNOON FROCK.
s57-VITTORIA CORSAGE.

A charming little gown, the "Ni-
toria' waist and "Edgemere" skirt
combined, for afternoon wear; or it may
be made quite dressy enough for smali
parties and dancing school, according t.
fine material and trimming selected. A
fitted lining holds the fullness OF the
waist in place and it fastens in the back.
Any Of the popular silk or WOODEN fabrics
NAV be chosen for this model, and rows OF
fiat trimming and ribbon make it vefy
attractive. 1t is also commended fol
washable fabrics, and the shoulder-caps
may be made of the material itself,
trimmed in any preferred way, or OF EN-
broidery or lace.
A special illustration and full direction
about the pattern will be found ON ii.
envelope in which it is enclosed
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-10-05
799-EDGEM ERE SKIRT.
Sizes for IL and IA Years.


This is very popular style of skirt cut
with gored apron front, and the remain
der in circle shape with bias seam down
the back. The back is laid in two godet
plaits held in position by a narrow tape
or elastic fastened on the inside. Iffthe
dstended effect is desired, deep facing
of haircloth or crinoline may be used.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-10-05
Free pills.

SEND your address to H.. E. Buclllen &
of Dr. Kings New Life Pills. A trial
will convince you of their merits. These
pills are easy in action and are particu
iarly effective in the cure of Constipation
and Sick Headache For Malaria and
Liver troubles they have been proved in
valuable. They are guaranteed to be
perfectly free from every dcleterious sub
stance and to be purely vegetable. They
do not weaken by their action, but by
giving tone to stomach and bowels great
~ inivgorate the system. Regular size
25c per box. Sold by Geo M. Young
Druggist 4S9 Congress street II. q,
starr MeStbrOok
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-10-05
THE HOME.
Silver Soap,

The following tested rule is given for
silver soap in the New York Tribune.
Mix a pound each of soda, soap and
whiting in quart of water, and boil the
whole until it is thick. When it has
reached this stage, turn it out in q
square oornered tin, and cut it into little
squares when half cooled.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-10-05
MISCELLANEOUS.
MISCELLANEOUS.
OUR PATTERN OFFER.
The Latest Demorest Patterns Can BE obta'ned
Through This Department.

webave made the readers of the
90
according directions on
the chosen
mailing handling, WlthouC
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-10-05
guckIen's Arnica Salve.

THN BNST SALVE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, salt Rheum,
Fever ~nrcs, letter, Chapped HANDS
ChilbianS, CornS and all skin alrup-
tons. AMI positively cures Piles, 81 no
pay requiroo. Il is guaranteed 10 give
perfect satisfaction or money rtfunnot,
Price p cents per box, For sale by Geo.
NJ. Young, 80 Congress ST., IL. q, tstalr
Westbrooll.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-10-05

your turn will come, unless, in the mean-
time, you should be unfortunate enough
to starve. as our friend was on the point
IL .ini
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-10-05

Although many remedies are pushed
into the market by spicy advertisements
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup still takes the
lead.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-10-05

m Common good for any
usite ten cents to pay expenses
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-10-05

Any of the pt IL. WOODEN or cotton
fabrics may DO chosen for this model. and
it can be worn with any style Of basque,
waist, or coat
A special illustration and full directions
about the pattern will be found on the
envelope in which it Is enclosed.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-01-24

in him to realize the purpose iof
which he was created; to free hlin'
not only from his surroundings
bat to make him free III that larger
sense that would make hlm parC
Of society. and at one with Its laws
and institutions.
\ writer on modern prison
sc;once saws: The improvement
If the offender does not mean the
! reform or reformation OF the Oh
, fender, in the sense these terms are
. often abused, and guarantee
h against any further commission or
= rive Where is the man tor
! whom such guarantee can beglNeh
IT The Improvement Of the crll'llll ah
"a hg prison treatment means no SUN
# rf,s,,rmation. Right PRISON treat
O. ment promises the estabAshmen'
i Of REGULAR habits Of physical health
10 10 on1 p bor increased ability to 1--we
~ bv ORDERLY methods. an awakening
:, a11 STRENGTHENING Of impulses TO
~ orderly life, mind compelled: 70
q thoughts in new lines, pnrlllea
,1a and renovated body, and cores
bonding contributions to the heal'l h
No IF the soul. The rightly managed
oa prison can promise some such I'M.
70 movement and strengthening; II
ra cannot promise what the cnurGil
~ has never been able to promise llS
I'd MOST devoted saints, absolute I'M
WIZ ,rs righteousness to evil temptations,
. na. or absolute security against ever
me- again falling into their power
~ The cause Of prison reform ha'
1pot sometimes suffered from the exag
I Iup oerated claims aud promises OF II
't tho e'3ver-zealous friends. Occaslona
torv lapses into crime by criminals WI
rson have graduated from reformaeor
% I ast treatment have, by like counter,es
the the aegerations, been represented
s are demonstrating the futilty OF a
and reformatory treatment" -:
o ",ss Let US be charitable and patlei
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-01-24

There is an essence. life. a set Oh
principles, system OF eer vi ~
pwhich constitutes the nature OF So
cietv that must exist IN the lhol-
v;dnal before he can be III any
sense = member Of this co-pafeAe,i:-
shin Societyis the vine; 1he mo-,
v;dpa} is the branch, and there IS d
life eiving sap that would nov
from one to the other. Inc criln 4,
nal cuts himsel. off from society,"
ho has violated the conditions upon
which, he became member, ana
NO longer has the confidence OF ms
fellow-man, and the problem Oh t'le
,eformatory is to re unite nm, On"'
he nav partake Of the life and pro
anca his share Of the fruit. :.
To engraft him on soclesy l; =, !
necessary to fill him with the 5plrl
Of society, to make him acquain'aI q
ond TO form his character III &C
cordance with those prlnclples
obediance to which is the necessar
oond;t;on of combination anon
men, and which comblnatlon
the source Of the manifold PEE 1; :
ings of modern INSTITUTIONAL IL
The cardinal institutions OF soeie
ara those of the family, the scho'
the church, the business relalc .
and the state. These are the Il
important points Of correspondent i,
between the indlyldual aho u
GREAT co-partnership, and wnen
fails to articulate at these POI
he is out of harmony With iiis
bowman, and at variance WITH
ciety's institutions
The reformatory receives
criminal detached from society,"
some or at all Of these po1 PONY
bere at the base OF society,"
work Of reformation must De
Every effort must be MADE .3,a TO l Il
his family history and tho >.
standing of his natural rela'
that he MAJ have the asslstah'
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-01-24

riohts of others, but takes pleasure
in bestowing and protecting the'h'
The employment Of the inmates
at remunerative work, and the pay
mo to them Of wages, not only
teaches them some useful occupa-
lion that will enable them to De
snlf-suDporting when re-at5acheo
to society, but it furnishes the
habits and creates the responslolh-
ties out of which character Will De
formed. when they again act upon
their own impulses and lnclina-
t;ons In this connection l wish
to saw. that believe reformatorles
sbould be managed on the co-opera,
tive plan. at least to that extern
that the food and clothing OF tax
inmates. should be pail for out o
their wages. which should be sn 9I {:
;nnt t. meet this expense. lnl
would in measure coontef"c' III
feeling of dependence that reform
atorv life tends to create IN the'h
J;yidual. Put the limit PLACED III
on this. paper prevents d t'r'h '
discussion Of that phase OF I'll
subject. =,
state stands for order ana jus'i'
and to the extent these d
,,ractised and respected IN a |
formatory will you impress tne =,
mates with the Importance d,
necessity Gifts powers ana us lay ~
Respect for and obedience to t'
con- is the basis Of all disclplll
Means can be employed to com !,
obedience in nearly all cases: ~, (
the best discipline IS VIII.
and intellig ent obedience to
rules. The aim OF reforma maj.
discipline is to make the ~, POI
self-governing, and IN the
ANALYSIS you must depend on
manhood and character you
able to inspire and build up,
the ambition you are able 10 "ie
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-01-24

those who should have the most
interest in his reformation, II 'hey
are proper persons ana aole 70 o.
e a;s+ \ him the school Is the ell
Gent supp ement OF the l'mi'E - Il,
We nurture and training OF tn
nonth and where the faml'y III,
fa;,eI to do its part we'll the acA"ol
can be used to large extent III
supplying the deficiency. .,,,ua,
when they hear Of educating the
cr;rnina]. and who have e>aSS7f7
ated notions Of his intellect aho
, mower [ wish to say, that the "iI'l-
= i po criminal with whom the re-
fnrmatorv has to deal is not bold
ndroit. self reliant individual-yoa
viii find him in the yellow exc
# novels. The real criminal IS usu-
a]]v a weakIing, without col'ul7
- ana Without strength, and on ac-
:, con,t Of these Deficiencies he SEEKS
% t tpuo,'oh dishonest methods that
y, ,-h;ch the strong, cultured and re-
iS fined secure through ho l
=. trv Give him educatlon' Ill 'lo
"a school. in the field, III the "oL "a
tv shop teach him habits OF industry
81 and self-reliance, and IN time 1 I7
ms will ripen into character, ana llIe ~
iva the man is no longe a crlm1il'i y
zee be feared. but a citizen to oe ~
his snectea. In addition to KNOW W, /
he edge of the subjects taught 'n'
nts school, if properly condqctea an ng
fell supplemented with ethical lec.u;o .,
So can be made the means OF aro'Sl;i L.;
IN the mind of the criminal aesll
the to see all things bear their props
Of relation to each other.
and The church, or religious SERVES t'
the had at the reformatory, IS u
DIN, power used to eradicate the SENS
Darn ness which seems to FIJI the MI
1c;al and heart Of the criminal, ano
ives Substitute for it the a'tru. s. =
ga Of spirit that not only recognizes y
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-04-26
WILLIAMS ART GALLERY.

Having resumed business and taken
advantage of the past two weeks to
renovate our studio we are better pre-
pared than ever to fill orders for views
of ancient Hawaii and, of the stirring
events of the late troubles. Portraits
of the leading characters a speciality.
Our portrait department is open for
engagements, and our work, as in the
past will be up to all of the modern adj
vancements in our line.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-04-26
THE FIFTH DIVISION.
NEW SECTION OF ATHE CITIZENS'
GUARD NOw ORGANIZED.
The Squad Troubles EnSed- Lieutenant
Hingiey - other Onicers The
Division Territory.

Squad 8, Citizens Guard, had a
rousing meeting at the Reform.
atory School Thursday evening.
About sixty-fve members were
present.
The meeting Immediately pro-
ceeded 20 the organization Of
Division s. The district was
divided into two parts, Robello
lane, King street and line run
ming straight east Of the Reform
atory School being the boundary
between them. This about equally
divided the squad giving nearly 60
men to each side.
The next business was the cleo
ton Of officers. All of the old
ones resigned. For lieutenant of
the division +. Hihgley was
chosen. His election was made
unanimous.
The division was then divided
INTO 1tS squads ana THESE proceeded
to elect squad officers. The Kalihi
squad put in the following gentle
men, Sergeant, P. O'Sullivan; first
corporal, Prof. ]. S. Dumas; second
corporal, f. L. Doyle; third cor
poral, w. H. Cummins; fourth
corporal, ]. .. Carter.
The Palama squad elected the
following: Sergeant, c. L. Brown;
first corporal, J. H. Black; second
corporal, c. B. Dwight: third cor
poral, H. Zerbe; fourth corporal,
H. Gahan.
The meeting adjourned about 9
o'clock. o. l.. Sanford acted as
temporary chairman.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-04-26

The local lodges of the 1. o. o.
f. will celebrate the 10th anniver-
sary at Harmony Hall this evening.
There will be literary exercises,
speeches, etc, music and dancing.
Odd Fellows, visiting brothers and
the families of the same are invited.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-04-26
FOR CONTEMPT.
E. II. Thomas Must Make Answer in Cir
cult Court

cult Court.
Judge Cooper has caused +. B.
Thomas to be summoned to appear
next Monday and show cause why
he may not be adjudged guilty of
contempt of court. In his divorce
suit last autumn Thomas was tax
ed with counsel fee and court costs,
which he has not yet paid.
In the matter Of the c. A. Long
minors, Henry Smith has filed his
Masters report. The report shows
a balance of $tS,95I.69 belonging
to two of the beneficiaries in the
estate. The cash balance is put at
,Q47.d2.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-04-26
For Rent.

The premises on Judd Street, beyond
Liliha, lately occupied by Joaquin
Miller. House of four Rooms and Kit
chen; Stable ard 2l2 acres of land more
or less.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-04-26

HAMAKUA, Jan. 10, 1895.
VIM q. IRWIN & Co, LrD., HONOLULU:
GENTLEMEN-1he mill has been running dur
ing the past two weeks, with tine National
Cane Shredder lately installed. giving Tia.
most satisfactory results
Our mill consists Of three sets Of two rol.
lers, - in. dia. 10y y in. long the shredder
discs being Il. in. long, driven hy an
automatic engine IL in. dia cylinder by Il
in. stroke.
The Rattoon cane being milled Is ms hard
as IT is possible for cane TO be- having been
subjected to a severe drought during the
whole period of its growth and growing on
land with IA trade wind exposure. Our ex-
perience with the Shredder, particularly with
above cane, proves it TO be Just what our
mills required, the shredded cane being better
prepared to have its juice extracted than for
merly after passing through the first mill.
The first mill is now allowed TO open g-16 in.
instead of = in. as formerly so that the trash
now ieaves the first mill, better ground, than
IL formerly did the second. aud this without
the old timed groaning, choking, and strain
ing of the machinery.
Behind the first and second mills we apply
hot water, the quantity for the past l2 days,
as per statement attached, has averaged 50
per cent. ON the total juice from the cane.
The trash from the last mill is cut up much
liner than before the Shredder was applied,
m, ,ch of 1t resembling saw dust, it contains
"a per statement 80 per cent of moisture and
makes god fuel, the juice from the last mill
stands degrees BriX., SO that the moisture
in the trash is of per cent. sugar solution.
The Boilers make steam much easier than
before, now care has to he taken TO keep them
from blowing Off, whereas before great care
was necessary TO keep the steam from going
too low when the Pan was ON.
By the use of the Shredder we have dis
pensed with six men, formerly necessary to
distribute the cane on the carrier, feed the
first mill, and throw back the long pieces
The Shredder Machinery is a good sub
stantial job. and should cause little or no
trouble. as it is subjected to but light strains
You will see that by applying the Shred
der, our work in all departments has been
very materially mproyed-obtaining a
better extraction at less expense than former
ly. The great improvement in our steam,
causes much satisfaction to those engaged in
the Mill.
Yours Respectfully,
MnnpE
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-04-26
For Sale.

One All Brass Double Acting Force
Pump, 3 inch suction and discharge
with $50 feet 2lle inch Hose.
At bargain-one English dog cart
imported.
One revolving bakers oven.
Apply to
j. EMMELUTH,
522-tf. No, 6 Nuuann street.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-04-26

been demonstrated in auctual practice,
that the increased extraction of juice
has improved the trash as fuel so as to
fully make up for the additional use of
steam to drive it.
THE CRUSHER is strongly built,
the rollers are made of solid steel rings
on the shafts. The pinions are all OF
steel and the spurwheel is provided with
segment rim. Its speed is about the
same as the mill rollers. thereby giving
comfort and safety in running. 1t is SO
constructed, that should iron parts, such
as bolts, car coupling links and pins,
cane knives. etc, 20 through, it will not
injure any of the parts
The following are testimonials from
plantations where the crusher at present
is at work:
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-04-26

PEPEEkFO March ~, 1870.
Messrs Honolulu Iron Works Co.-DEAR
SlRs; We have used the Crusher since the
beginning OF the season and have had no
trouble or hitch whatever with it or the
engine.
The Crusher is extracting 40 per cent to 30
per cent. OF the juice beside cutting the cane
in pieces five to six inches long and giving II
perfect, even and 'eady feed to the three
roller mill. We are doing ~ to 2j per cent
more ,ork per day and could do much more if
our boiling house capacity would permit. We
are saving the labor of six men on the cane
cerrier every day.
Everything about the Crusher works
smooth and easy, and the amount of steam
Consumed is triting, as you may Judge, for We
are running two engines for the three mills
and have steam to spare for the Boiling House
from 6x20 fout boiler OF coui Sc with this
even feed of crushed cane from the crusher
we are ena bled to close down our mill IN eli
more than ever before, and from experiments
of drying the trash, there was only ~ to i3 per
cent. of moisture left in IL.
Our run of grinding ordinarily is from 81
lowest, o92 highest, 90 gallon clarifiers in
fourteen hours.
remain, yours respectfully,
II. DEACON,
Manager Pepeekeo Sugar Co.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-04-26

DR.. E. S. Holden, director of the
Lick observatory, has been made
for his services to science, COM
mander of the order of the Ernes-
tine house of Saxony. The order,
founded in 1000, is given by the
combined duchies of Altenburg,
Meiningen, and Coburg and Gotha,
and is the only order they confer.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-04-26
KRAJEWSKI
CRUSHER


the following advantages:
THE CRUSHER will cut the cane
transversely in pieces about 3 inches
long and extract about 50 per cent. of
the juice aDdideliver the crushed cane in
uniform layer to the 3 roller mill,
thereby causing a perfect feed and in
creased extraction of juice.
THE CRUSHER will leave the "skin"
on the cane, thereby giving the juice a
better chance to he expelled than if the
cane WAS ripped open subjecting the
pulp to the hard packing on the retnrner
bar of the 3 roller mill.
THE CRUSHER will save labor in
handling of the cane, As an irregular
distribution of cane on the carrier will
not materially effect the regular and
even feed to the roller mill
The CRUSHER will not require ad-
ditional steam or boiler power, as it has
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-04-26
'rESTINIONIALSs

Increased amount of ddiB iCOrk. Owing to
the limited capacity Of our boiling house we
have to drive the Crusher slow, but If neces-
sary could do ID to ~ per cent. more work
with It.
mills.
The trash is rerU dry and can always supply
us with plenty ol steam without the use OF
eithea wood or coal.-Fai hfu ully yours,
j. w. COLNILLE, Manager.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-04-26
n NATIONAL CANE
Shredder.
Patented under ..the IdUs of the Ia
traiidH Republic.

One OF these Shrcddcrs has
recently been installed at the
mill OF the Paahau Plantation
Company, Hamakua, Hawaii,
and Mr.. Andrew Moore, the
manager, writes concer ming it
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-04-26
Yatnian's Way.

Here is paragraph from report
on one of Evangelist Yatman's SER
mons at Seattle:
There was another kind of curse,
and that was 1.-THE curse of ours
ing" The man that will swear
is not a gentleman. Put your hat
on a peg and think it over. The
man who swears has come so close
to the line blackguardism that he
has crossed it."
One day at Seattle Yatman held
nine services and on another day
fifteen.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-04-26

E0EH complete unused U, s. COLUMBIAN
UUEG set, valued at S25. Full particulars
for stamp. K. F..GAMBs, Box 1881, San Fran
cisco, California.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-04-26
HitchcOck's Advice.

About twenty members of the
Masonic Temple Squad, Citizens
Guard, met at the Y. M. {. A.
Friday evening. Wray Taylor pre-
sided. +. B. Auerbach was elected
fourth corporal Of the squad. Four
applications for membership were
referred to the investigating conf
mittee. 1t was decided to have a
committee look up the records of
all new applicants. Marshal Hitch
cocks expression; Look out for
those latter-day saints" is still re-
membered by Citizens Guardsmen.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-04-26

Personally conducted archaeolo-
gical excursions are the latest in
novation. Prof. Dorpfeld, Of the
German school at Athens, is to
lead one to Aegina next May,
thence to the excavations in Attica,
to the island of Delos, to Assos to
view the work of the American
explorers, and then by way of Ilion
back to Athens.