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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-23
SEEDS AND STATISTICS.
The Distribution by the Government
of These Supplies Since 1853.

Since 1858 the United States gov
ernment has expended in the distribu-
ticn of seeds and in the PRONUNCIATION
of statistics concerning them s3,476,S02
The cost of seeds and of statistics on
the seed question involves an expen-
diure now of s150,000 year. and all
efforts to restrain the activity of buco
lie congressman in this respect have
been doomed, it would seem. to dis
appointment.-New York Sun.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-23
ANOTHER LIVELY
, -- SHAM BATTLE
MEN OF THE TWO BATTALIoNs
FACED EACH OTHER.

Major Wood and Adjutant Coursen
Did Some Clever Reconnoitering.
New Camp Ground Would Be Ideal
If There Was a sunicient Supply
of Water-still at Work Driving
the Artesian well-Buying Water
at Twenty-Five Cents Per Barrel.
Notes of the Camp,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-23
buddy Will Recover.

Amputation was performed yester-
day forenoon on Michael Duddy's left
arm at the hospital. The shock was
not so great. and he will recover.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-23
A Trustworthy ohcer.
From 81. Louis Republic.

TNNIuUTTV'
Living skeleton (president of Freaks
Secret society)-our organization. ladies
and gentlemen, is about perfected. 1t
will be necessary, however. to select a
treasurer. Who shall 1t he?
Chorus Of membcrs-The legless won
der"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-23
SUMMAR RIES.

Intermediate single sculs. first heat,
two to qualify, J. Nc Binder. Malta b.
c., Philadelphia, first; Nj. q. Davis, Har-
lem r. c., New York, second; +. Marsh,
Pennsylvania b. c., Philadelphia, third.
Time 9.59
intermediate single sculls, second heat,
two to qualify, A. Kubik, Springfield.
Mass, b. c., first S. f. West, Millstream
b. c.. Chelsea. Mass, second; A. q. Wolf,
Union B. c.. New York. third. Time,
1920.
Senior double sculls, final. f. II. Ten
Eyck, bow, and G. ii. Lewis, stroke,
Wachusetts B. c., Worcester. Mass,
first; L. Marsh, bow, and II. Monaghan,
stroke. Pennsylvania b. c., Philadelphia,
second; C. ii. Margrum. bow, and d. Hal
stead, stroke, Crescent B. c., Philadel-
phia, third. Time, 900.
Senior pair cared shells, final, II. G..
Scott, bow, and J. O. EXley, stroke,
Pennsylvania b. g., Philadelphia, first;
f. ii. Thompson, bow, and Joseph
Wright, stroke, Argonaut p. c., Toronto,
Canada. second. Time. 0.59
Senior four-oared shells. final. Argonaut
B. c.. Toronto. first; Ariel r. c., Balti-
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-17
MAKE OLD DRESSES NEW!
DIAMOND DIES TIE SIMPLEST AND
EASIEST WAY OF HOME DYEING.

Thcir Great Superiority Over All Other
Ways of Home Dycina---A Tcn-Ccnt
Package Will Color From One 10 Five
Pounds of observation-disclosures THU VIII Not
Wash Out In Strong Sonpsuds.
Success in hofne dyeing', de penis holly
upon the Kind of dyes used With Dia'
mond Dyes, if the simple directors on
the package are followed carefully, and
the special dyes for cotton are used for
cotton and mixed goods, and the wool
dyes used for wooden, there is absolutely
10 chauce Of failure.
Diamond Dyes are very simple and easy
to use, and by using n stick to lift the
goods while in the dye bath, theie is no
need of soiling the hands. For beauty,
brillancy, and fastness, no other dye
stufs, whether for home use or for the
dive shop, equal the Diamond. The latest
scientific discover les are used in their
manufacture, they are guaranteed the
strongest and fastest of all known dyes.
and their solid colors Will not wash ont
in tho strongest soapsuds, nor will they
fade when exposed TO the sunshine.
Try Diamond Dyes once, and see how
easy it is to make old and faded dresses,
waists, ribbons, coats, ETC., look like
new.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-17
NO CHURCHES PERMITTED.
Adverse Report on the Bill Authorizing
Buildings for Worship.

Washington, Fep. 16,-By vote of
ten to three. the House committee ON
military affairs to-day refused to report
favorably the O'Dell till authorizing any
denomination, sect or religion to erect q
building for religious worship on any
military reservation in the country. The
action on the Measure was preceded by a
protracted discussion.
MIR. Mahany, of New York. led the ar
guments in advocacy, and urged that it
was measure characterized bv fairness.
Mr.. Mahany later introduced II resolu-
tion in the House directing the secretary
of War to remove i'm mediately all relig-
ious editices from all military reserva-
tions in the United States. His object,
he says, is to remove unjust discrimina-
tions now in vogue, with the idea that
if one denomination is not permitted the
privilege of worship on aCy of these
tracts no other should he accorded those
priyi.epes
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-17
M,MlLLIN ENTERS THE RACE
Formally Announces His Candidacy for
Tennessee Goveruorship.

Nashville. Tenn, Feb. 16.-As pre-
dicted last night, Congressman Benton
McMillin has entered the race for COVER
nor. He gave out the announcement to-
night He declares himself unqualIfiediy
in favor of the Chicago platform. and
promises, If elected, to give business
like administration. He declares for n
reduction Of public expenses and the
creating of "a sinking fund by nj cans of
which the public debt may be reduced.
Being asked If he would be candidate
for the Senate, Mr.. McMillin answered
most emphatically:
t'I deem it proper to say. in view of
what has recently been suggested by
some of the papers, that am candidate
for Cover nor only, and that am not n
candidate for tie Senate. Furtkerm ore,
should be nominated and elected,
hope to so conduct the States affairs as
to merit, at the end of the term, my par
tvs Endorsement"
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-17
BRAN NEW DRESS SlUfFs.
AMONG THE WOOLENS

AT only soc the yard, the
new Scotch Plaids-t to be quite
the thing for skirts, absolutely
all-wool, 3S-inches wide, exact
copies of high grade goods at
50. 90 the yard. See them.
AT SOC the yard, absolutely
Atwood Covert Mixtures in
great range Of shades, for
tailor made suits the 75c sort,
only soc.
AT SOC the yard, good
smooth finished !Covert Cloths,
4O-inches wide. very swell and
serviceable for early spring,
half dozen or more shades.
At 1Sc the yard, full So
inches wide Wool Mixtures in
Grays, Browns, Greens and the
New Blues, can hardly tell
them from the expensive sorts,
comfortable light textures. See
them. worth 25c.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-17
OLD PEOPLE.

Oh people who require mer,icine to
.oyulnte the bowels aud kidneys will find
th.. true remedy in Electric Bitters. This
medicine does nut stimulate and contains
10 whi-key or other intoXicant, but acts
..s Il tonic and Alternative. il acts mildly
on the stomach aad bowels, adding
strength and giving tone to the organs,
thereby aiding nature in the performance
cf the functions. Electric Bitters is an
rxcrllens appetizer and aids digestion.
OIi ueoplA find it just exactly what they
mel Price 80 cents and 81 per bottle mt
MnS>ir's pha: macy.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-17
A MOONsHINER'S EXCUSE.
Was Making Peach Brandy Because His
Wife Eeeded Stimulant.

Atlanta, Ga. Feb. 16 j. e. Grow, of
GwiDnet county. Ga, has been held for
trial on charge of moonshinning, in
spite OF an unusual plea which he ra6e
IN defense of his action.
The deputies who made the raid and
arrest testified that they caught Crow in
the act. In ap hour more he would have
produced five gallons of as good peach
brandy as North Georgia affords had not
the stony. hearted ere, enues'' stepped IN
and laid the strong arm of the law on
him.
When brought into court Crow admit
ted his guilt, but said he had been driven
to his action by the illness of his wife.
He WAS enough of physician. he stat
ed, to see that she needed a stimulant,
and he set about making one for her.
The commissioner did not take this
view of the case, rs the law does not per-
nit the making of liquor without taxa
ton, even for domestic use, and Crow
was held in 5000 bail.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-17
SILKS! Snks!!
GREATLY EN- l. A r & + d
Sill X STOCK.

We propose to make our
silk department a thoroughly
up-to.date silk department..
We are showing now thous-
ands of dollars worth of newest
and most stylish silks produced.
They are all.boughtright, lat as
low prices as were ever known.
They are going at smallest pos
sible margin of profit for real
intrinsic values.
See the great range of Fancy
Silks, now ready to show you.
If you are interestedin Black
Silks of any sort we can save
you money. Plain silks of
every description. You make
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-17
BIG RUSSIAN CONTRACTS.
Carnegie TO Furnish Battleship ARM or
at $500 Ton.


Washington, Feb 16-Russia has
again turned TO the United States to OBJ
tain armor for her battleships. The be-
lief of the European naval nations that
American arm or is superior to that man
ufactured 10y foreign processes is shown
by the fact that the government of the
czar on Saturday last awarded contracts
to the Carnegie Steel Company for suili
cient Harveyized nickel steel armor to
complete two hattleships now under con-
stru, ton. The contract price is $500
per ton.
This is 1913 80 per ton less than the
company received for armor furnished
uEder it's last Russian contract, 5000
more than this Government is allowed to
pay for arr.o for the battleships Illinois,
Alabama and Wisconsin, and 500 more
than the Senate and House naval com
mittees are now willing to allow for the
arnor for these three ships.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-17

At 1Oc the yard, 10 or more
different shadings in 25-inch
Heavy Wool Serges, very pref
ty and then they are good.
See them.
At 124c and 15c, great lines
of the New Plaids, in all the
latest shadings Of the season.
Entirely novel effects.
At 75c the yard, Finer Gov
ert Mixtures, very pretty and
stylish. All the newest shad-
lngs.
At 29c, 35c, 49c and soc the
yard, 50 pieces or more of en-
tirely new effects for spring
wear.
Our dress goods department
is greatly enlarged. No such
line of dress stuffs shown in
this section. All of them new.
BLACK GOODS.
The great list of special val
ues in Black Dress Fabrics adj
vertlsed last week is still in
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-17
BISHOP QUINTARD DEAD.

Prominent Episcopal Divine Receives
His Last Call at Meridiauville, Ga.
Nashville, Tenn, Feb 16.-Righu Rev.
C. T. Quintard, Episcopal bishop of Ten
nessee, died suddenly ut Meridinnville,
Ca, to-day. He was chaplain in the
Confederate army; was elected bishop
soon after the war, and during his service
has always devoted much attention to
the University of the South, at Sewanee,
having practically refot nded the institu-
tion and enlisted the church in all the
States in It's behalf Bishop Quintard
was about 70 years of age, and was ma.
tive of Stamford, Conn., by birth. though
he had lived in Tennessee most of his life,
his first parish having been in Nashville.
Arrangements for the funeral have not
vet bee" made.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-17

is now budding out with the
newest and prettiest things of
the season. They are not job
lots, bought because they were
cheap, but specially selected
patterns. You'll notice this
feature when you see them.
Prices about the same as job
lots are usually sold. We
mention few only.
The New Madras, about so
styles of the new yard wide
Madras Cloth, in exceptionally
pretty styles, for shirt waists
and dresses. All new, never
shown before. Price l5c a
yard.
About fifty styles Of newest
things in Fine Ginghams, beau
tiful effects at only 10c for the
12ac grades.
100 styles of new Percales.
Their newness will need no. as
surance from us when you see
them. Prices Sc, 10c and 12Ac.
About twenty-five styles of
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-17
In Reminiscent Mood

There it lies, dainty kerchicf.
Sweet remembrance treasured dear,
Softcst linen, frail creation,
Fondcst trophy of the year.
Whilst pause and gaze upon it.
Whilst my eyes the pattern trace,
There arises rarCSt perfume
From its folds into my face.
Back into the past it leads me,
Seats me silent by her chair,
Gives me inst one taste of heaven
As kiss the lips that dare.
Once again-but, pshaw. what folly.
Love is tickle, all allow,
And l can but gnZo and wonder,
Who steals Bessie's kerchicfs now.
". Hull Western i'll W ia Date
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-17
DESERVING THE KLONDIKE.
Rich Finds of Treasure Draw Prospec-
tors to the South.

Washington, Feb 16.-There are re-
ports being received by the State De-
partmeut thet Klondike gold seekers,
discouraged by the Alaskan weather,
have gone to YAquin country in Mexico
and found profitable fields of gold and
silver there. A few days ago rich ve,n
was struck near Guaynopa. which rms
5000 ounces OF silver and II ounces of
gold to the ton.
There is, without doubt, considerable
gold there, but to be worked profta5ly.
plenty of capital and the most improvised
machinery are requisite.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-17
NOTICE TO COAL DEALERS.

Sealed bids, marked Proposals for
Furnishing Coal" and addressed to w.
E. Thomas, clerk, will be received until
noon. February 2Sth, 1898, for furnishing
and delivering all coal that may be used
by the City of Roanoke for period of
one yeai from April /, 1898. The bids
shall state price per ton of 2240 pounds,
to be delivered at any point within the
city limits and at he City Almsnouse, in
such quantities as may be required from
time to time.
A bond in the penalty of $500 will be
required for the faithful performance of
the contract when executed.
The city reserves the right to reject any
and all bids.
j H. wINGATE, City Engineer.
Feb. II, 1898.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-17
Strung.

81 SEQ that Tarantula Tom was not
Mt the wedding tho other night" re-
marked Alkali Ike. "Did he think tho
invitation had string on it?''
"No," answered Cactus Pete, "but
tho vigilantes had string on Tom. -
New York Sunday World.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-17
HOW 1t Was.

ing in the Hat annoy you?
Harlemme-Not so much as the con.
slant flat in her singing New York
Sunday Journal.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-17
Changed His Mind.

Judge-Why did you commit this un-
provoked assault?
Prisoner wanted to get my picture
in the papers.
Judge-Well, will you DO good if /
let you go?
Prisoner am afraid not. I now
want to kill the artists who made the
pictures. New York Journal.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-17
The Alternative.

"I'm sorry, madam, but it's against
tho rules of the house. l can't exchange
that goods again.
But my husband doesn't like it. "
"Why not exchange your husband?"
-Flicgende Blatter.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-17
/ Els Rank.

us there any rank higher than that
of Emperor William?''
"No, l guess he is the rankest. -
New York World
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-17
ANOTuER TERRIBLE wkECK.

Paris, Feb. l6-The French steamer
Flachat, from Marseilles for Colon, was
wrecked Off Teneriff to-day and nearly
100 souls were lost.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-17

a mistake if You pass this silk
department.
FANCY GOODS.
We are now showing great
many new things in fancy
goods.
New Battenberg Patterns
with all the necessary mater
ials for making them up.
NEW STAMPED LINENS.
New things in Cushion Gov
ers. ETC., etc.
The Peerless Hemminway
Embroidery Silks in all the
different silks. Its the only
embroidery silk with the pos
sible exception of Pearsolls
that will wash for a certainty.
All art teachers of any promi-
nence prefer it. Prices the
same as inferior goods.
WASH GCuDS.
Our wash goods department
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-17
Where to Find Him.

Browne-Did you ever sec q man who
really wanted the earth?
Towne-Oh, yes
Browne-Who was he?
Towne-A first trip passenger on an
ocean liner. Brooklyn Life.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-17

Stage Manager-Oh, people don't &c
that way i'll real life!
Great Actress-No, but they will
after they see me. -Detroit Journal.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-17
DEATH OF CAPT. KELLER.

Churlottes Vile. Va, Feb. lG,-Capt.
s. NJ. Keller, chief of police of this city,
died this afternoon He was one of the
oldest and best known citizens OF Char.
Iottesvi.lc and had held many positions
of public trust.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-17
NEW LOCATION.

Corner of Campbell avenue
and Henry street. Just a few
doors from Salem avenue. We
will be glad TO see you.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-17
The Voice of Experience.

what Il dear little craft that wife
OF yours il, ell, Dobson, old boy?"
Dear? L should say so! She's so dear
l call her my revenue cutter. Rich.
mond Dispatch.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-17
letter, SALT-RHEUM AND EX
JENA

The intense itching and smarting, Incl
dent to these diseases. is instantly allayed
BY applying Chamberlain's Eye and Skin
Ointment Many very bad cases have
been permanently cured by it. 1t is
equally efficient for itching piles and Il
favorite remedy for sore nipples, chapped
hands, chilbains, frost bites and chronic
sore eyes. 20 cents per box. TT+
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-17
FOR SALE.

A scholarship in the National Business
College of Roanoke. Apply at the
Times office.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-17

Malaga grapes-large buncEes and
clusters ut j. j. CATOGNI'S.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-17

Taking Things as They Come
Zone of the advantages of bicycling, y
she said after the collision, sis that
you meet so many people. Town
Topics
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-17

Percales, full yard wide, staple
patterns, at sc the yard.
New things in Outings.
New things in the New Chev-
lots for ladies waists.
See this great stock of Wash
Fabrics.
DOMESTICS.
We are offering special val
ues throughout our domestic
department. In Sheetings,
Cottons, Tickings, Shirtings,
Ready Made Sheets, Pillow
Cases, etc. See the great
stocks as they are opened ss
March Fashion Sheets and
Standard Patterns are now
ready. Sheets free to--our pa
irons.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-17

force, our black goods stock
has no peer in the state of Vir
ginia for up to date fabrics at
low prices. AS fine asyou want
them. See the stock.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-06-23

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W. ''e uo7PlN7I l'huS Oh Ihe hospital
snip, Relief, and OF United States gen
eral hospitals. This will be sent IN tba
sn~+r.o,s I'm oharro t,h, -, ~
~ wv ENPe""eu loI
"e'it"aIDs Iof Jhe SICK such as canned
soups, j%cIItos. lemons, oranges, etc.
Those who prefor NAV co]ntribrte cor
mol ,,,,.. t-,n,-
,'., "'"'s0 l~o'lluel"ue
ginger "le' biscuit, water crackers and
similar articles In Theoretically sealed
cans for usr.on fine bosnit,I shin polioF
at n. Trrtt.1 CT,
90 Wv ,"'',' D'"'go 8eLeLa llospl'
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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-06-23
CITY FEATURES

sond ygar JnE orders for WHISTLES
VINE 4ll l5laI ~ lng 4~4esg4.A's hA
gaa t5r I.ast rar M XXI r4a@ay
itr1 J.. a. G~oluseHwH. bIrr
ton cigar
LROglEETTs DHl# STORE
vou Darsf sey g,t rr.,a..r
lNg N,"sslIs ls 7eiHoR cigarette ioi i've
Have You tried the Cama.ian oaarf
9'i" at
Hoes Rakes, ptovs and au other
farming utensils at
tusgnrvs,r Hn.r....
R3abt rich bl,oa p.n,4.aa- n,. n.7,
and maintains STRENGTH and nnm..
prickiy agh Ritters ia ,.r,.r.r
blood purifier and system regulator
soid hy Ihe City Drug store ltta hnna
4ls.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-06-23

n you are not going 60 war you want al
least to he able to talk iutelligeutIy about
It. Ia this CONNECTION there lsHo better
source Of Information IN the South than The
New Orleans rimes-Democrat. which com
hlnes In it's columns Of war Rcws, In addition
To full Associated Press rcpdrts, the uncv-
cetlad service Of the stan correspondents of
the New York Journal the Now York World
and Others Of the leading newspapers os the
world. The subscription rate to the Times
Democrat Is only 81 a month.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-06-23

Whats the matter" with giving
your horse or mule a dose Of Dr. Itch
srnor's Antiseptic when he has a collie
1t will cure HIM and that's what You
want. For sale by G. W, Crockett
wholesale and retail Send him your
orders.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-06-23
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
Ia eject on aud after Februar a. 1897
NO CAUSE For ALARM

Yellow fever cannot affect the body if
the digestion, blood and bowels are heal
thy. Put yourself in this condition by
Prickly Ash Bitters; it is the
greatest system cleanser and regulator
on earth Sold by all druggists.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-06-23
Blcrele far snle

One second hand Crescent e0mbiHa
gym bicycle tandem as good IS neW
y fantaed to be m6rst-elas 81 condition
Actual use three months VIII be sold
very cheap fOr cash
TOT further particulars addre
q f, CLARK 81 co.
CIarkaaale Bliss
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-06-23
Forsale

Iho homeoi the late Dr Guess on
river front IL miles west Of Green
wood Miss Apply to Mrs NJ a
Tues Or Dr S III Guess Greenwood
Miss.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-10-26

Fine job printing. Star Office.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-10-26
THEY LIKE THE ISLANDS
GOOD WORDS FROM PROMINENT
OREGON VISITORS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benson Here for Health
Entertained by City People-Re-
greet to Leave.

f. 5. Benson, General Auditor of
the o. II. d n. Co., and wife are guests
at the Hawaiian Hotel. They arrived
by the last Alameda from Portland,
Ore. and will return by the Austria
liza, sailing next Tuesday. The trip
was made in the interest of Mrs Ben
sons health, which has not been good
for some months.
1--WE are charmed beyond express
sion with Honolulu" said Mr.. Benson
last evening. "Of course we have
heard much of your city and your
country. but never dreamed it was so
beautiful. so ideal. This is my first
visit to the Islands, and, to be frank,
/ do not wish to leave again. | should
like to stay here. | should like to get
into the happy-go-lucky style of eve
rybody and everything. 1t is so diff
ferent from our life, which is rush,
rush all the time"
at first" put in Mrs Benson. 81
missed so much the morning tele-
grams and the mail. But now ] do not
care. There are the drives, the sights.
the baths at Wailiki-the best in the
world. We 90 to Coney Island every
year-go everywhere-but for the per-
feet surf. the perfect morning plunge,
commend me to Waikiki"
Mr. and Mrs. Benson are very
prominent in the Oregon metropolis.
They went there three years ago from
Chicago Mr.. Benson has for twenty
five years been railroad man of
wealth and influence. To Honolulu he
brought many letters of the best kind.
One was to Minister Sewall, and ano-
Their to President Dole. \ third was
to Manager Dillingham; of the Oahu
Railway. The local magnate took the
visitor and his wife over the road to
Wailua last week They We're much
pleased with the line and the scenery
along the route. Mr.. Benson was
struck with the enterprise of Mr.. Dill
lingham and believes firmly that the
railroad is con the right track"