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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-01-16
The Tadpole In Science.

AT the close OF the last century Gal.
vani astonished the world with the ex-
periments he performed on frogs.
There is no doubt but what his work,
as far as the development of engineer
ing was concerned, almost retarded the
progress, at least for very short time;
but he has opened a field which to
future generations may be of as much.
possibly of more importance than all
the practical applications of electricity
to-day. We refer to the physiological
effects OF the electric currents.
Now, as we approach the end of an
other century, another experiment on
tadpoles has been made, which in our
minds eye may have tremendous con-
sequence. D.. Waller has observed that
tadpoles face the positive pole when
an electric current is sent through the
trough in which they live. This is
certainly remarkable fact, and we
hope sincerely that this matter may
not he taken up as a matter OF ridicule,
or of play, for there may be hidden in
this simple experimental fact vast
deal of knowledge not that we want
TO prophesy, but on the face of it il
does not seem impossible that this sim
pie fact should be the commencement
of knowledge of electro.physiology.
which in hundred years from now
might in perfection be second to mono
OF our descriptive sciences. Electric
Power
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-01-16
American Maize and Weslphalia Hams.

Tue analysis OF specimens OF Ameri.
can and European maize by tine De.
partment of Agriculture, which shows
that the Indian corn of the United
States is the best in the world, is an
important service rendered to our
corn-growirg interests. We have had
frequent occasions TO show how much
more important the corn crop is to our
farmers than tnat of wheat, although
the latter sometimes continues to hold
n larger share OF public attention.
Analysis shows that our maize is
not only much richer in protein than
that OF Europe, but that it contains u
larger proportion OF fat. This result
was reached notwithstanding the fact
'7t many low Grade o. American
corn were sed, which tended greatly
T. reduce the average.
III thl'l connection n passage in q
c'hs". TAR report On Westphalian hams
becomes OF interest. These hams,
produced in western province OF
Prussia, have worldwide reputation,
and are extensively exported. The
consular report deals with the kind OF
hogs raised, the method OF feeding,
etc. The TODD fed to the swine is
mainly potatoes, which are cooked
with their jackets on mashed into "a
paste, and mixed with wheat bran,
rye or oatmeal. 1t is added that the
addition of Indian corn is not deemed
advisable, rs thus cereal is thought in
Westphalia to have an undesirable ef-
feet on the production ol hams. This
Is calculated to provoke smile from
those who are acquainted with the
splendid hams produced from the
corn-ied hogs of the United States.
In the result of the analysis made
by the Department of Agriculture we
have, perhaps, an explanation of the
prejudice against maize IN Westphalia.
The European maize, being OF so in.
ierior n quality, may not be suitable
for the production of the best hams,
but experience shows that this is not
at all applicable TO the corn OF tho
United States. Louisville Courier.
Jouroal
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-01-16
A Regiment ot Relatives,

There is movement in Horny
County, South Caroline, for the
erection of monument to the
Confederate dead OF the Tenth Regi.
ment South Carolina Volunteers.
This regiment had in it one company
that became somewhat famous for its
composition, as well as its fighting
qualities. The Athens Banner has
been studying up the history of the
regiment 1t tells us that it was made
up almost entirely of men from
dozen or more families, and they were
about all related Co each other There
were some ten Chestnuts, fourteen
Johnsons, six or seven Affords, and so
on. The Captain of the company was
the cousin OF nearly every mau in the
ranks who was not his brother. re
was his custom in drilling to address
bis nsn in the most kindly manner,
somev hat in this way: cousin Jeems,
dress 10 the right; Buddy George,
please swell your chest Cousin Arthur.
you want TO turn toes ont, not in."
But when it came to fight there were
no more brave or daring fellows n tho
service THAI the Tenth Regiment
"butternut" company. - Savannah
(Gu. Press.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-01-16

Cnttlemen in the White Riverregion,
South Dakota, are raising a fund, each
contributing two cents for every head
OF stock he owns, to pay n bounty OF
80 for every gray wolf killed on tho
range. The cowboys in the vicinity
are, us consequence, laying in lalgo
supplies OF ammunition. The cattle.
men have decided that the only way to
get rid of the wolves is to shoot them.
Hunting with hounds mas been sue.
cesslul with some packs, but usually
ms many hounds as wolves are killed,
for the latter are fierce beasts. New
York Sun.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-01-16
Aluminium Legs ana Ears.

"Perhaps you may doubt the verac-
ity of my statement, young man."
said well.known aluminium mauufac-
turer recently, ''but it is, neverthe-
less, true that we are making artificial
arms and legs OF aluminium, and arti-
fetal ears have already been con-
structed OF that metal. As en adjunct
to the science of chemistry, it needs
no recommendation, its long use in
this connection being guarantee OF
its popularity. Yes. 1t is being used
in great many other ways also; for
horseshoes, army equipments, racing
shells, cooking utensils, and is enter.
ing largely into the construction of
yachts and torpedo boats, and, i'll .ac,,
is being adopted wherever it is possi-
bic. ."-Hardware-
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-01-16
Two Drummers Tor Trade.

A Portland merchant has recently
had illustrated to him, in the person
of two commercial travellers, great
vicissitudes OF fortune. One who called
to solicit traie tor certain brand OF
catsup, was ut one time one of the
leading merchants of Boston, and his
residence, when adyersity came, sold
under the hammer for $7a,0 200. The
other, VINO had line of cigars, had
been twice elected Governor of one of
the largest of the Middle Western
States. Portland lMe.l Advertiser.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-01-16
A SINGER CROWNED.
The light came softly streaming

The light came softly streaming
The day the singer died
They whispered He is dreaming
He lay so tranquil-eyed.
No vision OF Deaths river
Flashed on the waiting throng,
The pale lips seemed to quiver
still with immortal song.
And nations came and crowned him
With laurcls Of their love:
The dea,hlcss glory round him
Seemed like that above.
But greater than all glory
OF worlds. or worlds 60 bc.
Was Loves last, sweetest story
In Loves simplicity.
For to the singer sleeping
Whore none might heed or mark.
A little child came creeping
With lilies In ,hc dark.
And, mid the laurels cleaning,
With trembling hands and fair,
Laid them above his dreaming
kisscd them, and left them there.
Frank L. stanton, in Atlanta Constitution
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-01-16
A 1900 Mile Walk.

Charles Roberts, his wife, and three
children have just finished fifteen.
hundred-mile walk, from the interior
OF Texas to their old home in Dela.
ware County, Ind. Roberts removed
to Texas some years ago, but failed
there, and things went so badly that
last summer there seemed nothing but
starvation ahead, so he determined to
return to his friends in his old home.
He had no money TO spend in railway
faxes, and decided that the only thing
to do was TO walk. The youngest
child is boy, aged seven, and the
other two children, boy and girl,
are twins, twelve years old. Roberts
says they walked tue whole of the dis
tance except about twenty-five miles.
They had a little money, and the
farmers all along their route treated
them with great kindness. Parents
and children were in good shape ply.
sIcaily at the end of their tramp, but
showed many evidences OF the long
walk and exposure III all kinds OF
weather. New York Sun.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-01-16

o. s,y, ,T,ny a.'', ., Kler there were 40 cases OF
tno uiss'.' =. daa.bs from that disease.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-01-16

Max O'Rell tells the story OF chair
man lie had at one OF his lectures wGo,
on introducing him to the audience,
spoke for an hour and half. Tho
lecturer then rose, and quietly propos-
ing a vote of thanks to the chairman
tor hiFr cellent address, sat down
~ 2 he meeting closed.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-01-16

John E Smith, IA farmer OF the
neighborhood, has iast bought 5000
acres of land nesr Augusta, Ga, for
s33, 900 in cash. He will cultivate it
ss big farm. :
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-29
TO CURE BAD HABITS.
The Hagey Gold Cure Company in
Honolulu.

Within the next few days an insti-
tute for the treatment of patients suf-
fering from Alcoholic, Morphine,
Opium and Tobacco diseases will be
opened up in this city. Messrs. Co
wart and Kirkpatrick of San Antonio,
Texas, are here representing the
Hagey Gold Cure Co., of the islands
of the Pacific Oceon. These gentle
men bear with them endorsements of
the highest character from prominent
and well known business and profess
sional men of Texas and California
They come to Honolulu endorsed by
the press and leading business asso-
Citations of America.
Headquarters have been secured for
the Institute in the Arlington Cottage
on Hotel street. The services of a
prominent local physician have been
engaged. The above named gentle.
men are meeting with the hearty co,
operation of the leading business men
of the city.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-29
WHICH,?

The business man is often
perplexed in deciding on which
make of typewriter to get. They
all claim to be the chest" Which
machine really is the best?
The Peerless is modern type
writer, 1t is right "up-to-now. "
Strong, handsome, durable. Easy
to operate and its work is ex-
cellent, 1t is the business mans
best friend. There's no question
about the Peerless being the best
typewriter. Examination will
prove it. Price 500,
T. w. Hebron, Agent.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-29
Y RAY HERE.

Mr. Adams, an agent for Y Ray APP
paratus, gave an exhibition before a
few local physicians at the office of DR..
George Herbert Wednesday evening.
The machine used, which is small size,
belongs to c. w. Macfarlane. There
was no lecture. the hour being taken
up with experiments. Each of those
present was allowed to examine the
bones of the hand and other objects.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-29
CAPTURE OF a FISH.
An Early Morning Incident for the
Pearl Peninsula Commuters.

The Peninsula colony had great
time with a big ulua, measuring five
feet in length, at an early hour this
morning, landing the monster with
considerable difficulty.
The fish came into the shallow
water back of the Waterhouse cot
tages. Senator Waterhouse, ID. w.
Corbett, the Rices, Iaukeas-in fact
the whole neighborhood, with all the
Chinese servants, turned out to catch
the fish. A net was brought and the
Cinnamon successfully surrounded
the big fish. In few minutes there
lay on the beach enough ulua steak
to last the whole colony week
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-29

corn meal and twenty pounds of |
pork. The meal is used at every re-
past, being served in mush, bread, |
cakes and in many other different |
styles. The men engaged in cutting
cane are paid 81 for twelve hours
work and $t.50 for eighteen hours
labor.
81 observed the quarters to be mis-
erable." continued Mr.. McCandless.
"They are not nearly as good as the
quarters on the Hawaiian Islands. In
fact there is no comparison. If the
negroes are not inclined to remain in
the fields for these prices their places
are Immediately supplied with ltal-
ians, who are eager to get the work
and always on hand, it seems. This
competition has forced many hundred
negroes into New Orleans hunting for
work"
Charles Bon, a railroad man from
the states, who is in Honolulu for his
health, has spent considerable time
on the sugar and cotton plantations,
! as well as orange groves in Georgia
and Florida. tells story of the negro
labor employed which corroborates
J the interview with Mr.. McCandleSs,
Mr. Bon states that as long as the
whites are among them, the negroes
make excellent citizens. On the con-
trary, when they once secure the up
Her hand, their conduct is generally
bad. "One popularity with these peo-
pie is that they are not clannish at
all" remarked Mr.. Bon. "They rather
mistrust their own people in mercan-
tile way and will patronize white mer-
chants instead of business men OF
their own race. The women, if they
are good workers, and especially q
good cook, always receive good pay
and are more Independent than the
others. Within the past two or three
years it has been a difficult task to
secure good help among, the womea
The majority of the younger women
have gone to the various normal
schools throughout the South to ac
cept positions as teachers. Their labor
is confined wholly to educating the
negroes"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-29
WELL ATTENDED MEETING FOR
REORGANIZATION OF SOCIETY.
Talk on the Control of Schools-Otfi-
GERS Elected Tor the Ensuing Year
President Scott-Plans for Future.

The Honolulu Teachers Association
held meeting in the Y. NJ. c. a. at
3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon for
the purpose or reorganization. Thir-
ty-four members were present. Pro-
fessor Hosmer of Punahou, the pres
ident, occupied the chair and ad-
dressed the meeting on the Importance
of keeping up the work.
Proceeding with the work of reor-
ganization, the following officers were
unanimously elected to serve for one
year; John F. Scott, president; Miss
Laura Duncan, vice president; H. NJ.
Wells, secretary; Mr.. Harris, treasur-
br. These officers were empowered to
act as a committee of arrangement.
Several earnest speeches were made
on the Importance of keeping alive the
association and methods for further
ing its work. Mr.. J. l.. Dumas and
Professor Hosmer We're foremost In
urging these subjects. Both drew at
tention to the educational sections as
most important feature and urged
regular monthly meeting of the asso-
citation.
In the arrangement of the sections
for the ensuing year President Scott
suggested the addition of one to be
known as school Management" 1t
would be practically school in which
teachers would be instructed in the
fine art of controlling pupils. Many
teachers, it was pointed out, who could
pass excellent examinations knew not
how to manage their schools. 1t was
a study, an accomplishment within it
self.
Professor Hosmer excited laugh
| by observing that the best pupil in "A
school was the fellow who gains the
most trouble. "That boy" said he,
has life and spunk and ambition. He
wants to do something and starts in
on the teacher. The question was
continued and was Interestingly dis
cussed by several. 1t was finally de-
cded to adopt school Management
as one of the sections. Professor Hos
mer, who is intensely Interested and
perhaps most competent on the sub
iect, will probably be selected as IN
structor of the class.
On motion the organization and Sc.
lection of leaders for the seven sec
tions was left to the board of officers
Mr.. Dumas urged the amalgamation
of the Honolulu Association with the
National Teachers Association. An
advantage cited was that Of the price
of text books used in the sections
which would be materially reduced
The cost to the membership would he
81, whereas now, in cases where per.
sons belong to both the fees are
twice that amount.
On suggestion of President Scot
this matter went over to a meeting tC
be called later by the committee o.
management. The meeting adjourned
after sitting nearly two hours.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-29
LARCENY CASE.

Kamaka Palikapu was arraigned in
the District Court this morning on the
charge of the larceny of So of the
$24S stolen from the Office of w. E.
Rowell a few weeks ago. He pleaded
not guilty and the case was set for
November 3.
Since the arraignment Detective Ka-
apa has discovered other evidence
against the defendant, and when the
case is again called he will be. charged
with the larceny of the full amount
taken.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-29
JAPAN ESE.
New Arrangements Made to Facilitate
Importation of the Labor.

George +. Boardman returned by
the Kinshieu Maru this morning from
Japan. He looks well and reports fine
success in a business. While in Japan
Mr.. Boardman succeeded in getting
the agency in Hawaii for the Japan
Immigration Co. of Osaka. In this
concern are an eX-minister to Wash
ington, two bankers. a prominent
ship owner and two large merchants.
No difficulty is anticipated in getting
all the laborers desired.
p From Japan it is learned that the
Government has fatty refused to re-
new the contract of Ogura d Co. An
agreement has been reached, however,
by which that concern may ship
through a second large and resp Insible
house on condition of the latter talk-
ing all the responsibility and filing y
heavy cash bond.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-29
HAWAII ROADS.
Bids for Important and Extensive
Work Are Opened.

Bids for the Kaumana and Puma
roads of Hawaii were opened yester-
day. The figures, which are per mile,
are as follows: Kaumana-G. II. Will
Jams, section 5, 81 $40; half of section
5, 1924; j. r. Wilson, straight through,
800; sections and g. $2,75O; j. f..
Gamahielson, section 5, $2,32O: sec
ton 4, $3.50; section 3, $2,375; section
?, $2,350; j. Maka, section 2, $500.
Puma road. Erickson, $4,000; H..
Rycroft, $3,S00; J. p. Ameral, S2.S77. go
and ]. r. Wilson, $3.50.
These tenders are for twelve-feet
macadamized roads.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-29
GET 4 NEW TRIAL.
Case of Cranston and Mueller for $50
600 to BE Heard Again.

VANCOUVER. B. c., Oct. 17.-Thc
case of the Hawaiian eXiles, Mueller,
Cranston and Johnston. who were de-
ported from Honolulu during the rev.
olution, on the steamer Warrimoo,
and who are sting for $4,000 damages
each, came up again in the Supreme
Court today, when Justice Bole made
an order for new trial on January
5, meanwhile that commission be
sent to Australia to examine Capt.
Bird, who commanded the Warrimoo
at the time of the incident, but who
is now in business in Australia.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-29
CLUR AND OIIEEN-

The Club Hotel has been sold to Mrs.
E. H. f. Wolter, who will occupy it
after the first of the month Mr.. and
Mrs. Froboese, who release the Club,
will go to the Queen" on Nuuanu
street and operate it as first class
boarding establishment.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-29
ENGINEER MARRIED

On the last trip of the Australia to
San Francisco, Robert Hurley, one of
the engineers, popular there and one
of "the boys" in Honolulu, was mar
ried To Miss Mamie Pickett. daughter
of Garrett Pickett of the Bay City.
Rev. John Nugent performed the GER
emony \ reception was held later at
the residence of the brides parents.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-29
Take This Show In

The ten cent dimities and printed
lawns, the calicoes at 80, 20 and 10
yards for $1.00; the ginghams at 20
and 16 yards for $1.OO; the brown and
white cottons at 20 yards for $1.OO,
at L. B. Kerr's only.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-29
STRAW HATS.

A special line of straw hats for
both ladies and gents is displayed at
Iwakami's, on Hotel street. The
prices range anywhere from csc to
$500.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-29
Electric Pianos

Have you seen the New Electric
Kroeger Piano. Don't fail to do so.
j. w. Bergstrom, repairing and tun-
ing. Telephone 347.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-29
On the BicycIe

Is the only practicaNl" way to see
Honolulu, To ent by the hour, day or
week. HAWAIIAN CYCLERY, Way
Block. King street.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-29

Being questioned on the report of
Mr.. McCandless that much labor was
he believed this correct. But the blan-
tations with which he had been con-
nected personally had used the sys-
TEN of getting men for only part of
the year or else having them work on
shares. Mr.. Putnam said the pay for
engagements throughout the year was
$S to $40 a month, the negroes find
ing" themselves entirely except as to
pork, meal and very poor quarters.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-11-07
RENTED A BICYCLE.
But Neglected to Return 1t and Is Now
in Jail

A barefooted street Arab about -
years old faced the police clerk at the
booking desk last evening at o'clock
and tried to explain why he had not re-
turned rented bicycle. His name was
given as George Gray, an orphan who
had but recently come from San Diego
and was without home or friends
On Friday afternoon he had a few
cents. with which he hired a wheel from
the Dayton agency on Broadway. He
kept the bicycle until long after the time
it should have been returned, and then
being afraid to take it back stood it up
alongside the curb by the Santa Fe depot
and crawled into barn to sleep for the
night. When he got out in the morning
the wheel was gone, he knew not where.
Feeling uneasy about it he went to the
bicycle store and asked whether or not
they had got it, and was by the propri-
etor, Mr.. Fisk, taken to the police sta
ton. George was put in Jail by the Of
ficers and search made for the wheel,
but without success. What he will be
charged with is as yet problema tical,
although an embezzlement complaint
will probably be sworn out.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-11-07
A GLORIFIED SEALSKIN

MORE will be a favorite silk fer the
winter season, whilst velvet will reign
supreme AS / have told you before,
velvet and braid mixed will be the rage.
A smart afternoon princess gown had
every seam outlined with silk braid fin
ished with wide collar of the same.
Braiding may be very effective, but
think we shall get little tired of it, for
after all. it is not half SO pretty mixed
with velvet as fur is. A lovely velvet
frock had the hem of the skirt bor-
dered with chinchilla, and was made
with full bodice of MORE with deep
chinchilla collar and velvet sleeves. A
green velvet princess robe or coat-it
might have been either-had huge re-
vers and straight pieces of sable down
the front of the skirt and there was a
full waistcoat let in of white satin and
old lace. Sealskin and chinchilla make
a beautiful mixture, but 1 do not think
quite so lovely as sealskin and sable.
However. just at present it is a little
more chic. and will undoubtedly be in
favor with the smart public. A lovely
tight coat of sealskin had jew
eled belt around the waist, and was
finished with a huge yoke-shaped COL
lar and deep cuffs of chinchilla, lined
with a palest mauve broadcast.
Pauls