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The free press., 1895-01-17
A Curiosity Of Eyesight.

An aged sea captain whose home is
in this city is troubled with a pecu-
liarity of vision which is common to
all shippers and ships officers of high
rank who have had long experience on
the sea- In this particular instance
the captain complains that through
long use of the telescope, the quad.
rant and other instruments used in
making calculations at sea the sight
has been drawn from the left eye into
the one which peers so eagerly through
the instruments. He says he can dis
Germ objects at an enormous distance
with his right eye. but is scarcely able
to read with his left. The tendency
of nature to adjust itself to conditions
is heightened in these cases by the
bright glare from the waters, which
make the strain on the eye especially
trying, Philadelphia Record.
The free press., 1895-01-17
An Anomalous Cat.

William Ensbury, who resides at
Fourth and Howard streets, is busily
engaged exhibiting an anomalous kit
ten to his friends. The tiny member
of the feline species, is only three
weeks old, and although handicapped
with a short leg and three ears man
ages to get about with alacrity. When
tho little puss was born it was noticed
that one of its legs was shorter than it
really ought to be and great was the
surprise of all concerned when third
ear was discovered on the mouse
catcher.
The off leg is a mere bulge of skin
in the spot where the limb ought to
grow. Being thus unbalanced forward,
the weight of the kitten is thrown on
its hind legs, which are inadequate to
the duty thrust upon them. Instead
of using the feet when walking, the
entire first joint of the rear limb is
stretched on the ground. The third
ear is thought to be valuable acqui.
sition, and the mice about the estab-
lishment have been trying to keep as
quiet as possible, in order to evade ear
shot of the youthful feline San Fran
cisco Chronicle.
The free press., 1895-01-17

This story was told me as true by
friend of mine, who knew the interest
I take in the subject of suicide. He
stopped when he had reached this
point in his narrative, as if it was con-
cluded.
"And were they both killed?" I ask
ed, with interest.
"Oh, no! they were married short
ly afterward. Carbon gave up trying
to invent from that night, and became
very successful when he found his real
forte-tale writing.
"But the bomb?" l asked. I was
not interested in the man s subsequent
career. My friend pretended to look
surprised.
"My dear fellow, you don't think a
machine could possibly work when
Ralph Carbon had invented and made
it?"-Pall Mall Budget.
The free press., 1895-01-17
A Curious Potato.

A correspondent from Somerset,
Pa, Mr.. w. NJ. Schrock, sends us a
specimen of a last years garnet potato,
which, having sprouted, potatoes grew
on tine parent potato. On each side
of the original potato are slits, from
which protrude the new growths. On
removing one of these other potatoes,
others are seen in the heart of the
original. Scientific American.
The free press., 1895-01-17
FARM AND GARDEN NOTES.

FARM AND GARDEN NOTES
An annual application OF potash
should be made upon bearing orch
ards.
Nothing will weaken or "run-down"
n chicken SO much as moulting, SO
give them all the comforts and good
feed possible.
Nitrogen promotes growth. 1t should
therefore be used with some caution,
for orchard trees should be grown for
fruit rather than for timber.
Cultivation may be stopped late in
the season, and crop can then be
sown upon the land. This crop may
serve as cover or protection to the
soil and as green manure.
Barn manures are generally moro
economically used when applied to
farm crops than when applied to orch
ards, yet they can be used with good
results, particularly when rejuvenat-
ing old orchards.
Nitrogen can be obtained cheapest
by means of thorough tillage Ito pro-
mote nitrifcation) and nitrogenous
green manures. There is rarely occa-
sion for buying it for fruit plantations
if the lands are properly titled and
cropped.
A green manure improves the soil
by adding fibre to it and by increas-
ing it's fertility. 1t catches the nj
trates which, earlier in the season, are
used by the tree roots. Vegetable ii
bre in the soil increases its power of
holding both moisture and plant food.
In general, the commercial complete
fertilizers are less rational for orchar ds
than fertilizer made for the occasion
out of materials evidently needed by
the trees; but the complete fertilizers
give much better results than the pre-
vailing indifference and neglect.
Phosphoric acid is the second i'm
portant fertilizer to be applied arti-
fcially TO orchards 1t may be got as
plain high-grade super-phosphate (dis-
solved South Carolina rock), in the
bone fertilizers, and perhaps in Thomas
Stag. OF the plain superphosphates
from 800 to 500 pounds may be APP
piled to the acre.
Overproduction of drones is very
Objectionable, but it is easily pre-
vented. If care has been taken in fill
ing the frames with worker foundation
there is no danger on this line, but il
the frames are partly filed and more
starters are used, an overproduction
of drones is sure to follow. Or if the
bees are allowed to build their own
comb entire too many drones are the
result.
Now is the time to get ready for the
next season. Nothing should be post
poned that can be done now. If hives
are needed comb foundation or other
supplies, make out your lists and send
in your orders. In bee keeping, as in
other pursuits, the best results are OBJ
tainable only by being ready to begin
work as soon as the season opens. All
the preparatory work done now will
be so much gained.
The free press., 1895-01-17
|HIS LAST INVENTION.

Ralph Gordon strobe moodily up
and down his workshop, Uttered with
The odds and ends of machinery which
lepresented the ruins of q hundred
castles in the air.
%failure! Everything in my life
ks miserable failure!" he cried aloud,
She paced the floor.
1t was not the breakdown of an
ordinary invention, however, that
srung the bitter words from him. He
pad grown accustomed to waking in
|Ae morning with an idea worth mil
lions in his head and going to bed at
ght with the knowledge that it was
st worth million match sticks; and
40 become quite philosophical over
as failure of his plans for money
laAing. But this time it was differ
A' arrangement that had broken
OSn, an arrangement by which the
p'entor hoped to make a home for
unselt and children, and the main
lhng in the shape of Deborah Dene,
Y woman he loved, had failed him.
dis clenched fist he held the letter
mad sent him, abruptly announc-
mat she wished to break off their
: pgsgement
lail in everything that would
axe lie worth living and cannot
co Kill myself" he went on. in his
'palrlng soliloquy. "Must every
Jug try prove a failure?"
ne took up the revolver once more
sudden determination, and,
lung the barrel between his teeth,
i'sa the trigger. There was click.
{ nothing more; he had forgotten,
siall, to load the thing.
As mad failed once more to kill
csei, and the nervous shock he
experienced had made it impos-
'or MIN to repeat the attempt.
u uas' think of something, he told
A'eii' which would make the last
''''er ior him. He had determin-
" N " suicide, and had committed
N l'sli by informing Deborah of his
''ons but when the single move
~ ol a finger was in moment to
% - all the difference between life
vi ueath, his physical courage de.
~ MN, and his finger became
','sSs. He must prepare some
y i0f killing himself in which the
y %oment of his death would be
III ehinery. y
~ !. 'aea pleased him by suggesting
* -ssa OF invention, a need which
= = @.Aa was already to meet, and he
A'sii with melancholy pleas
The free press., 1895-01-17
Keeping Him Alive.

Miss Richgirl-Really, pa, it's cruel
to ask George to wait until spring.
He says if our marriage is postponed
he'll die.
Old Gentleman oh, we'll; I'll lend
him enough to pay his board. New
York Weekly.
The free press., 1895-01-17

apparent cause or basis made him feel
the happlest man in the world.
1t was actually not until he clasped
his sweetheart in his arms, with every
doubt and suspicion removed, that the
consequent pressure of the bomb
against his flesh reminded him how in
few more minutes at most it would
blow him to atoms.
The free press., 1895-01-17
THE HIRED MAN,

One of the most perplexing prob
lens the farmer meets is the difficulty
ct securing competent, reliable farm
The free press., 1895-01-17

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I)u will
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-11-13

removes wrinkles and all traces
of age. Itlfeeds through the
pores and builds up the fatty
membranes and wasted tissues,
nourishes the shrivelled and
shrunken skin, tones and in
vigorates the nerves and mus
cles, enriches the impoverish-
ed blood-vessels, and supplies
youth and elasticity to the
action of the skin. It's perfect.
drug stores. NINE NJ. YALE, Health and
Beauty Specialist r46 State ST., Chicago.
Beauty Guide mailed free at
THE HOBRoR DRUG CO.,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-11-13
MALLlR,s DHIENsE.


WASHINGTON, Oct. 74.-Mrs.
Waller has not yet had an inter.
view with the Secretary OF State
because Of absence of her papers.
These arrived today and she will
go before the Secretary with them
in company with her attorney as
soon as he can classify the docu-
ments. The representation which
she will make is intended to estab
lish the presumption of innocence
on the part of her husband. She
will exhibit among other docu-
ments all the letters written to her
by Mr.. Waller after his arrival in
Tamatave previous to those on the
strength of which he was arrested,
and these will show that Mr.. Wal
Ter instead Of attempting to inform
the Hovas of the movements of the
French troops, in correspondence
with his wife, refrained from all
reference to such questions except
to caution her against any act
which could be construed as partial
to the natives.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-11-13


The silence of the forest was about them.
There were also ant hills, but they were too
far away to cut any figure.
She drew her mantle more closely about
her slender form and shivered.
The best literature goes to show that
there was nothing unusual or outre in the
proceeding
He glared hercely at the tuft of moss on
q neighboring oak.
AHA" he hissed. II shall take my life. "
She spake not in reply.
DO you not think" he demanded, that
with your heart cold toward me, were
better deadp
She sighed.
"Yes, Mr.. Dinkinsnooper, she said, and
her voice was like the gentle purling of the
brook, 'if it's warmth you're after, dare
say you are right"
A throstle in the neighboring thicket
emitted "A loud and dissouant note.
Presently they might have been seen hur-
rying silently hence.-Detroit News Trib
une.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-11-13
EDuCATIOSAL.
some Expressions From a journal De-
voted to schools.

fTownsend's Progressive Educator
The attitude of the public, and
especially of the press, of the Ha-
waiian Islands towards education
and educational progress is very
gratifying to those especially inter
ested in this line of work. The
voice of the press is almost unan-
imously in favor of any educational
improvement proposed. We are
free from carping criticism of the
schools and from complaints about
our really magnificent expenditure 3
for schools. All this is matter TO-.
pride and qualification to those hav-
ing the future of the country at
heart.
There seems to be fourishing
colony of normal departments in
Honolulu just now. There is one
at Kamehameha School for Boys,
one at Kamehameha School for
Girls, one at Oahu College, and
one at the new High School. And
it is hardly safe to say that there
are no others. They are springing
up with bewildering rapidity. All
this shows the trend of educational
thought and activity.
The coming legislature will have
a larger school attendance to deal
with than its predecessors; and this
will call for larger expenditures.
The provision in the new Constitu-
ton that no public money shall be
expended on schools not wholly
under control of the Board of Edit
cation is III some degree responsible
for the increased attendance at
public schools; but for the most
part it represents an increase i'll
the total school attendance of the
country.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-11-13

Is the TELEPHONE NUM-
BER to ring up when you
wnnL Wnpnns for
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-11-13

Mrs. w. B. Meek, who resides at
Camptonville, CAL, says her daughter
was for several years troubled at times
with severe cramps in the stomach, and
would be in such agony that it was
necessary to call in physician. Hav-
ing read about Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy she con-
cluded to try it. She found that it
always gave prompt relief. 1t was sell
dom necessary to give the second dose.
'It has not only saved us lots of worry
and time" she says, but also doctor
bills. 1t is my opinion that every family
should have bottle of this remedy in
the house. For sale by all dealers
BENSON, SMITH & Co., General Agents.
Hawaiian Islands.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-11-13
Ripans
abuleS

Mrs. J. A. Barber, Of Sharps-
burg. Kentucky, states; For
years | was troubled with
indigestion IN very bad form.
My appetite was poor, and at
times ] suffered with severe
headaches. saw Ripsns
Tabules advertised in our town
paper and sent to Mt. Sterling
for two boxes, which used.
The indigestion is thing Of the
past, my appetite is splendid, |
have no more headaches now,
and am gaining in flesh.
Ripans Tabules are the best
medicine for the stomach, and
always keep them in the
house" (Signed) Mrs. J. A.
BARBER, Sharpsburg, KY" "a
Ripans Tabulcs are sold by druggists, or b.
all II the price 80 cents u box is sent to tn
pans Chemical Company, No. 10 Spruce st.
w York Sample vial ~ cents.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-11-13
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 specially.
Our portrait department is open for
engagements, and our work, as in the
past will be up to all of the modern adj
val G ,ments in our line.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-02
1.-THE JURY COMPLETE.
And Taking of Testimony in the Huoy- Cooke Murder Trial
 Began at Marion.

MARION, Feb. Especial. 1.-The Huey- Cooke trial was called at S:30 o'clock. Twenty.two more jurors were summoned, from which the remaining seven jurors were drawn. The jury now completed is as follows: w. c. Ffetwel, A. J. Hardin. John Gray, A. J. Thomas, c. E. Rawls, Bob Carter, Jessie Boyle, Tom Church, w. Roarch, W. Crews, Joe Williams and Cary Graham.
 Judge Hardie of Meridian, Miss, at this moment entered and was introduced to the court by Ex- Governor Seay as one of the attorneys for the defense.
 The first witness, J. O. Bailey, testified that be heard eight shots and saw Cooke carried into Howze'a store. His testimony conflicted with that given in the prelm- mary trial, at wh c he said the shots were fired by a man in gray, clothes. Today he didn't know anything about it.
 Dr. o. l.. Shivers testified that he was in his offics when the shooting began. He examined the patient and found several wounds made, the principal one being near the hips in the front Of he body; that death occurred i'll thirty six hours after the shooting. t
 Dr. Johnson, the next witness ,ex plained the technical points as to the wounds and sizes of the balls, which were produced in court by the sheriff.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-02
The greatest fire sale in the existence of Birmingham is now going on at 1911 Ed ave.
HONOR ROLL

OF HOWARD COLLEGE FOR SIX WEEKS
 ENDING JANUARY 25.
 The following is the honor roll of How ard college for the six weeks ending Jan- uary 25, 1895:
 Miss E Weatherly, J Ansley, w s Britt, w T Berry, c R Bell, w L Brown, Collins, w L Clifton, 0 Cunningham, H Darlington (highest average, 9.36), H T Crumpton, P Eubank, R E Fulton, James Goggans, Green. " German, K Hood crier, E Lacy, H F Landman, E Nose ley, jr., Moore, w J McDavid, w P McAdory, L Matkin, Mynatt, J " O'Haro. R Prather, B W Price, R Pray tor. J T Payne. Presley, o Pace, D w Powell, 8 Parker, Parker, H 0 Reynolds, Smith, c Smith, M L Scott, M Singleton, s N Stan ford, H A schimmel, Tidwell, w A Taliaferro, w V Vines, T Yam, Wealth er!y, F Watson, William Waidrop (seo- ond highest, 99 .23), II T White, A Me- Danal. A. w. McGAHA, President.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-02
Send Delegates to President Diaz
 to Tender Their Services
IN THE EVENT OF A WAR
With Guatemaia-Diaz Accepts Their Patriotic Offer-Decla-
 ration of War Expected.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. Feb. LA City of Mex ico special to the Globe Democrat states that various industrial organ cations Of that republic and of border points in the United States are making elaborate prepa- ratons for an immense demonstration in favor of the Mexican government in it's dealing with the Guatemalan question. The fifty or more unions which wIil taks part will be called to order as congress in that city on February 4, and their mem bers will be asked to enlist as volunteers to fight for the republic in the evsnt of war with Guatemala. Aside from working men's unions from all over Mexico, dele- gates will represent colonies of Mexicans living along the border of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California, which have already expressed their readiness to fight for the mother country when needed. Enthusiasm is running high among all the labor organ izations of the country and the gathering is expected to be a large one.
 large comnlitee, comprising the united labor organization of Mexico, was re- ceived by President Diaz at the palace yes terday. The chief executive was addressed at length on the feeling of patriotism which Inspires the workingmen of Mexico at this time of impending danger 10 the republic and it's institutions.
 General DiaZ said he still hoped the dis pute with Guatemala might remain within the boundaries of diplomacy and be sestled without the spilling of Mexican blood, but this did not detract from the pleasure it gave him to feel that, come what might, the government and people would stand together in a common cause and for tae common defense. The president begged his auditors to use at all times great dis erection in their demonstrations Of patriot ism and by word or deed offend no one.
 The official report of the government daily of yes sterday to the effect that the United States will keep it's hands off the settlement of the disputed boundary ques- ton between Mexico and Guatemala has made marked change iu the sentiment in the capital. The news, from its high off cial source, is welcomed on every hand. 1t is rulnored that some kind of definite announcement will be made today by Mex ico. It will not be surprising should it prove to be a declaration of war. It is said that the government is couscripting more men in different sections of the country. Part of the commissary of the Twenty first regiment was at the depot of the Intes- oceanic road yesterday asking protection. It is said this and two other regiments will go to the frontier within few days.
 -- It's the best-Dr. Prics's Baking Pow der-hapausa if a a aheoutelv Dnra
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-02
POOR INDEED!

The prospect of relief from drastic ca- thartics for persons troubled with consti- patton is poor indeed. True they act upon the bowels, but this they do with violence, and their operation tends to weaken the intestiues and is prejudicIal to the stomach. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Is an effeciual laxative, but it neither gripss nor en- feebles. Furthermore, it promotes diges- tion and regular action of the liver and the kidneys. It is an efficient barrier against and remedy for malariaI complaints and rheumatism, and is of great benefit to the weak, nervous and aged. As a medic inal stimulant it cannot be surpassed. Physicians cordially recommend 1t, and its professional indorsement Is fully borne out by popular experience. Appetite and sleep ara both improved by this agreeable invigoraut and alterative.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-02
In all the world Dr. Price's is the only baking powder absolutely pure.
CINCINNATI JOINS
IN THE PROTEST AGAINST THE BILL KNOWN
 AS THE MONOPOLY BILL.

IN THE PROTEST AGAINST THE BILL KNOWN
 AS THE MONOPOLY BILL.
 Thursday night Secretary Thompson of the Commercial club sent out number of requests to cham bers of commerce along the line of the Queen and Crescent and points eff scted by this line. asking them to hold meetings and co.operate with the Commercial club of Birmingham in pro testing against the passage of the bill which is now in the house of repr resenta- tives, by which the Southern expects to gain control of the Alabama Great South ern. This request was acted upon at oncs by the chamb of commerce of Cincinnati, as will be seen from the following tele- gram:
 CINCINNATI, O.. Feb. 1, 1895. To the Secretary Of the Commercial Club. Birmingham, Ala:
 The Cincinnati chamber of commsrce by action today has unanimously requeste 1 the governor of Alabama to withhold his signature from bill just passed by the legislature depriving the present owners of their rights of control of the Alabama Great Southern railroad, by which the Queen and Crescent system will be dis rupted and it is reques:edlthat your asso- citation co operate in this matter by similar action. JAMES NJ. GLENN,
 Presiden: Cham Der of Commerce. E Up to late hour last night none of the other clu bs had been heard from, but it is expected that other replies willcone today.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-02
The Worlds Fair Tests showed no baking powder so pure or so great in Ieav- ening power as fhe Royal. WITH THE RAILROADS.

This afternoon another Raymond & Whitcomb excursion will arrive in the city over the Queen and Crescent en route to California. This is the largest one that Raymond & Whitcomb have put on the road this year, for it carries eleven sleep CTS, a dining car and two baggage cars. The train will stop here about an hour, giving the tourists a chance to see some of the sights of the Magic City.
 Birmingham has been given this benefit, and 1t Is really one, by the Raymond & Whitcomb people, for 1t is their annual custom to spend short while iu Birming- ham. The tourists in this party are tray, cling in most comfortable manner, hav& ing every conveniencs that is given on board train.
 THE REASON WHY.
 sale of the Chattanooga Southern rail! road did not take place at Gadsden yesters day. There was misunderstanding about the upset price and Receiver Burke post poned the sale until February IA, says tho Chattanooga Times.
 General Burke, accompanied by Henry L. Lamb of New York, representing the holders; 0. D. James, E. Watkins and Superintendent Wallace, went to Gsdsf den yesterday morning in the receiver,s 3 l0:30 o'clock last night:
 "There was misunderstood about tho upset price,'' said General Burke last night. t'Some thought. 1t was $500, ,000, others $500, ,O00. Not feeling sure abouk the matter l postponed the sale for twb weeks. All questions of the details of the salo will be settled by that time, and the sale will surely take place.
 OFF FOR MEXICO.
 MT. George w. Ely, travelling passenger agent of the Southern Pacific, with head. quarters in Montnomery, passed through the city en route to Mappima, Mex. :, where he goes with train load of negro colonists. He was joined at Eutaw by. MT. J. R. McGregor, who will accomi him as far as New Orleans. Nsafoes wssy picked up all along the line as far as ths louisiana state line.