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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-06-24

CLAUS SPRECKELs. WIN. G. IRWIN
Claus 'SpreCkelS 4 Go.
R a ~ IL Il - -
B A N TX Il IL -.

HONOLULU H..
San Francisco Agents-The Nevada
Bank of San Francisco
DRAW EXCHANGE ON
SAN FRANCISCO-The Nevada Bank
of San Francisco.
LONDON-The Union Bank of Lon
don, Ltd.
NEW YORK-American Exchange Ma
tional Bank.
CHICAGO-Merchants National Bank.
PARIS-Comptoir National d'Escomp-
tie de Paris.
BERLIN-Dresden Bank.
HONGKONG AND YOKOHAMA-The
Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation.
NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA
Bank of New Zealand.
VICTORIA AND VANCOUVER-Bank
of British North America.
TRANSACT A GENERAL BANKING
AND EXCHANGE BUSINESS.
Deposits Received. Loans Made On
Approved Security. Commercial AMI
Travellers Credits Issued. Bills of Elk.
change Bought and Sold.
COLLECTIONS PROMPTLY AC-
COUNTED FOR.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-06-24
Medicine

Many prominent Doctors
throughout the States write
in fattering terms of it. Ed
ward Neumann, an analytical
chemist of high reputation,
upon oath swears that the
preparation is pure and free
from dangerous drugs, etc.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-06-24
DOESN'T LIKE OUR WAYS
SPAIN CRITICISES AMERICAN
METHODS.

A Deputy Asks Questions Intimating
That We do Not Play Fair in the
Present War
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-04-29
SPANISH SOLDIER A SLOUGH.
He Lacks in Martial Ardor and IL
Listless and Cntidy.

The average Spanish officer or soldier
would not impress an American favor
ably. AS rule they are not we'll set
up. and they are generally understood.
They all lack the West Point cut which
is so much admired by Americans.
They may understand the theory and
practice of war, but the true martial
ardor does not reach down into their
backbone and legs. None of the officers
would ever be accused of wearing cor
sets. as some of our fledglings in the
military service are. The uniform Of
officers and men seems to be OF the
same material-a fine green and white
stripe bingham, or some similar fabric,
for both coat and trousers. The officers
sleeves and white canvas cap; the
enlisted men a Panama straw hat. with
one side folded up and fastened with a
rosette.
The volunteers. corresponding to our
| National Guard. who have been doing
duty in Havana as an adjunct to the
police. have an inspection and guard
mount every morning on the Prado.
twice saw this ceremony, says CORE
spondent, and never saw anything so
slovenly done before. There was no
sizing up Of the men; boy feet
inches would be between men six or
eight inches taller. Talking in the
ranks seemed to be allowed at all
times. At the inspection the man be.
came immovable only when the Office:
approached him. and relaxed into so
ciability Immediately after the officer
had passed. Some had leggings, ma ny
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-04-29

had not. They We're a job lot Of mis-
hts. assorted sizes and colors, from 10
to 40.
The regulars have had a hard time
OF IT. In summer about so per cent.
s'cken and die. Some Of them have had
10 peg on the streets. not having receiv-
ed their pay for more than six months.
Ihls refers to the enlisted men. The
omcers are paid, and, apparently, enjoy
themselves. Although their bullets
might have as much penetration. they
are no match for the American soldiers
in intelligence.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-04-29
Superiority of Hehorned Cattle,

Packers probably pay more for dis
horned cattle. They always ship bet
while the scratching of horns on the
hides very rarely does any great dam
age, it is frequently Disseminated
against by hide buyers. The dressed
carcass is also blemishrd if any bruises
occur In the main. therefore. diShorn-
ed cattle dress much better. Where
cattle are kept up we should say by all
means that the dishorning system is
preferable for packing house purposes.
Rural New. Yorker.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-04-29
fIen-Tiyht Fence.

On many farms the hens couid oe
given free range II the garden 'e"'''
were a sufficient barrier 10 the lows
The. cut shows "A picket fence with
picket extending upward Tor III zee"
inches every twelve feet. To these 'A.
tended ends Of the pickets Is stretche''
n tweive,incli strip of wire netting. as
shown In the sketch. In the proihi-
nence of the pickets the fowls DO not
clearly notice the netting until the!
fly against it. After few trials they
will give up the attempt to ny over.
Poultry yard fences can he cohStfncte"
IN this way. using ordinary plckets
and above them any needed width Of
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-04-29
AS OTHERS SEE US.
An American, Two Japanese, ana
Dish Of Potatoes.

An American Two Japanese' IN"
Dish Of Potatoes.
Even those who desire to be strictly
accurate sometimes erect their story
from a single instance. as geoos@
concdyes the framework OF long
extinct animal from one bone. Inc
fallacy Of so doing is well ILLUSTRATED .!
the following story told to the wr'eE
by one Of the participants: A lev
years ago two japanese gentlemen "
high standing were travelling III 'he'
United States, and, among other places
visited a large and widely known lnan1
factory, They were afterwa1I ln'"e'
by the senior member of the hr'u 4"
lunch with him. Colonel NJ. was a'so
of the party. 1t happened that 'he li'.
food placed on the table was uisn :.
fried potatoes, and as the manulae.u, w.
enthusiastically explained MS ou''n'
70 his guests he unrhinklngly 1ooa
piece of potato from the dish VIII ~,
fingers and ate 1t. A second anu 'un .a
niece followed. The japanese hs'eue. .
politely, but Colonel NJ. oose1'eu s s
they were closely watching thelt n0.'
method of eating. The colonel has
keen sense of humor. and he al 0I ~
decided that he would 1onv" ma
friends example and see VIVA =, N.
others would do. He did So ANU r.,
stantly both japanese made INV .,,s 10.
the dish, and thus they sat es''n .,e, !,
tatoes with their fingers preseD ~ soar
Is to be feared. the appearance ~ IN :,
men who had had nothing to eat !. =" =. !
1 l,na whit and expected never 70 g..
anything again. VIII II " ~ Imed.
II in a future japanese book ~ :. sh.u
ca this breach Of good name. .t,p,
find a place as an American
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-04-29
BEAUTY BLIND

He said: 1.-THE clouds hide yonder range,
And doubtless it will rain tonight.
All. well. twill be IA welcome change:
These fields are but a tiresome sight.
He crushed beneath his careless feet.
The while those dull. blind words he
said,
The clover blooming, dewy sweet,
Where Dawn has made her rosy bed;
Nor needed how. like thistle down
From purple blossoms lightly blown,
The mists that yelled the mountain crown
Der all the opal skies were strewn.
Symposium.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-04-29
Tens to Rene m her,

leno 10 kemc IN Der.
Ten hens In house ten by ten feet
are enough.
Ten eggs Is the average number to
each pound.
Ten hens with one male is about the
proportion.
Ten chicks. when just Matched weigh
about one pound.
Ten weeks from shell to market Is the
time allotted chick.
The yard should he mt least ten times
as the floor Of the house.
Ten flOcks. each consisting Of ten
hens, are enough for an acre.
Ten pounds Is good weight for
males Of the larger breeds. one year
old.
Ten months in the year is usually the
highest limit Of time during which q
hen will lay.
Ten cents per pound is about the
average price Of hens In market for the
whole year.
Ten quarts Of corn, or its equivalent,
should feed hen ten weeks, II she Ia
Of a large breed. but ten quarts In
three months Is about q fairer proper
ton.
Ten cents should feed a chick ten
weeks, and 1t should then weigh two
pounds. II highly fed. the ten cents
covering the greatest abundance Of
food
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-04-29
A PlUCkY GIRL.
courageous Miss Ellen Lee, Dauxhter
of Our COnsul to Cuh.

courageous Miss Ellen Lee, Dauxhter
OF Our Consul to Cuba,
Inc most popular man in Virginia
ana perhaps one Of the most popular
men IN the country Is Gen. Fitzhuph
Lee our consul general to Cuba. Dur
ing his official life in Havana he has
conducted himself as a soldier and an
american gentleman, and has crept
INTO the confidence and esteem Of the
people OF the United States.
Inc home Of Gen. Lee is in Rich.
mond, and the people generally call him
f1tz- Everyone in the city seems to
Know MIN. and everyone Is proud of
MIN. Almost every day the Lee family
receives letters from all over the coun.
Try recording words Of praise for the
eAConfederate cavalry leader. His own
family 1douzes him. and his eldest
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-04-29

shell potato bugs. which come up just
about th" time the potatoes do. and will
often be found gnawing the potato
shoots before ii is fairly out of the
ground. 1t Is much better to plow a
clover sod somew here on rich land for
the early potatoes, and reserve the gar
den for vegetables not easily grown
by field culture.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-04-29
a.. Louis Negroes Wear VIZ :.

The colored swell of St hou' s smope
wearing wig. The RAD s.aa ~. MIN Ger
the lighter-skinned negroes o. 1870. r col
Ga Int soon spread to the dal.e, s,.es
1ss an nro1ere,al ace Of spades :, ' =,
hair as straight as that wo' Il. kipky
white man. The negro has as az nd tn.,
hair sborn as short as possible :. 'S SesIr
gets a wig Of hair the co na., produced
In many instances the en ',t the wes.-
i ia decidedly grotesque; but u, u bsppy,
, srs Of the borrowed locks ,.. are ',,. ts;'
so what matters little
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-04-29

daughter. Miss Ellen Lee, Is epthud.
astic in admiration of her distinguished
father. =
Miss Lee is dainty young woman,
slight of form, with Il wealth Of auburn
tresses, flashing eyes and the unms
taxable Lee chin. bespeakins courage
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-04-29

Wherever limestone abOunds 1t will
pay farmers to take some Of these
stones and subject them to as intense
heat as possible. This decomposes the
lime In the stone, turning 1t white and
making Il into finepowder by putting
water on 1t. This makes an excellent
fertilizer. 1t may he thought that lime
IS not needed on land where limestone
abounds. But in It's natural state lime
stone dissolves by rains much too slow
ly for the hest growth Of crops Lime
is necessity for the wheat crop. 1t is
for cabbages. which require 1t to pre-
vent them from becoming clubr rooted.
when grown on the same land too fire.
Quently.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-04-29
skill in Bee Culture,

Simplicity and efficiency are the
main requirements of the modern bee
hive. The hive produces no honey. but
It Is an Indispensable implement in bee
culture. The best implement is often
a failure In inefficient hands. while an
efficient operator can make partial
success even with poor tools, but Tor a
first-class job we look for IA good me-
chanlc with the best tools. In the pro-
duction of honey we must produce the
very finest goods at the lowest possible
figure
This We can accomplish only by hav-
ing the best bees, the best hives and
implements and handling the same In
telligently and economically. The man
who rides hobbies" and runs after
''fads' In bee culture will have a lean
bank account.-New England Farmer.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-04-29
The Wagon Road,

A heavy road roller on country roads
will at least pack the earth and pre-
vent ruts. though 1t is difficult to find a
good road when the frost is leaving the
ground unless the road Is well drained
and carefully made
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-04-29
Overworkinx Young Horses.

While 1t Is well to break the colt to
drive while 1t is a yearling, 1t should
not be allowed to do any work until 1t
Is two years old. and then not be set to
any heavy pulling. Three years old, or
better still. four years, Is better time
and the younger age only for Perche-
rons, or some Of the breeds OF heavy
draught horses. With the active. ner-
vous breeds there Is sure to be injury
unless muscles and bones have been
fully developed and hardened before the
horse is set at hard work. Most horses
are at their best for work at six or sew
en- years Of age.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-04-29
Black Rot in Cal haue

There is disease Of cabbage-most.
ly Of the early kinds--known as black
rot, which can not he prevented from
spreading after 1t appears among the
plants. 1t can be diffused by manure.
seeus. insects and dust. and Is most ac-
tive when the weather is warm. The
only way to get rid of 1t Is to refrain
from growing cabbage on the same
land for several years.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-04-29
Stra " berry Planting.

Do not put the strawberry plants too
close together In the rows II you desire
strong runners to grow. Some varie-
ties send out more runners than others.
and that fact must be kept In view.
Novlces. when purchasing their straw
berry plants this spring should make
all Inquiries Of the nurseryman in re-
gard to the habits of the variety select
ed or mistakes may be made in cult
walton. ..
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-04-29
Removal of Large Trees.

American tree planters find no diff
Guilty in moving large trees. Trees up
to three feet in circumference are fire.
quently moved. and generally with
great success. The Gardeners ChrOn-
Gle reports the removal Of IL large pur
pie beech. which was forty feet high
and six feet three inches in girth at
four feet from the ground. The tree
was moved in 1880, and Is still grow
ing vigorously. Monthly.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-04-29
Early Potatoes in Gardens.

1t IL the habit Of most farmers to
plant q few potatoes for early use in
the garden. But this is had practice,
because often the potatoes are planted
on the same ground year after year.
and as the germs Of disease live In the
soil over winter. the potatoes thus
grown are most likely to be diseased.
Resides. where potatoes are grown in
successlon. the soil q filed with hard.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-04-29
stone or Cement Floors for Dairics.

Stone or Cement Floors for Diaries.
There is no floor for dairy SO good
as fiagstone and cement between the
joints. 1t will not absorb milk or cream
as board or brick will do. is easily
cleaned. and IS always easily kept cool
in summer. The cost of "A cement floor
Is not much, II any. greater than that
from other material that will not give
half SO good satisfaction. The dairy
floor should be even with the surface Of
the soil, or but very slightly above it.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-04-29
Eust Walking Horses.

A horse trained to walk fast, wheth-
err he be for the saddle. single harness
or team, always commands better
price than one equally good In other
RESPECTS, but i slow walker.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-04-29
BACK TO HIS NAY.

open space above being the same
height. went to the water trough and
drank aud then deliberately Jumped
back again to his captivity. The horse
is u powerful chestnut and Is Of good
size.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-04-29

za M~re S,nn% Dtudelsish rs~'''' :
of a chrysanthemum. .,,
M Met he's nice to LOOK -
he hasn't cent.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-04-29
Save the Wood Aehcs.

DO not let the wood ashes Of the
on the garden. and for corn and wheat
as WELL and the value Of liberal ap-
plicauon will be seen for years.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-04-29

A remarkable performance was re-
Gently Witnessed by two stablemen In
Victoria. Il. c. A horse confined In "A
bOx-stall jumped out Of his box over a
gate three feet nine Inches high, the
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-04-29
COttonseed Meal.

The hulls of cotton seed are exceed.
tOnseed meal that contains many Of the
black specks which are parts of the
hull should never be fed to young
stock. or even to older stock. unless it
has been gradually accustomed to its
use. The meal free from specks Is very
rich food and especially in the material
for furnishing strength. 1t needs to be
fed with some divisor that contains lit
tie nutrition. and for this purpose grain
straw is better than hay. as it is less
likely to cloy the animal.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-04-29

and determination. She is every Inch
the daughter Of a soldier and for her
own worth as we'll as on account OF hef
father and the family name she is pop
ular in Richmond.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-04-29

SRO9a superb old country seat
AS < among the Catskills.
He had money to leave,
but his niecCs and nephews
secretly believed that it would be a
deal easier to go to California or Col
conda, or some Of the fabulous places
and dig fortunes out, nugget by mug
get, than to stay at home and earn them
by making themselves acceptable to an
! bid gentleman who had as many angles
as a rose diamond, and as many prickly
spikes of temper as porcupine.
/ Naomi Darkridge had tried 1t first
Naomi was a sof;-voiced. slender girl,
with head which reminded one Of a
dropping lily.
mo one can help loving Naomi" said
Mrs. Darkridge. as she kissed her
daughter goOd-by.
But In three weeks Naomi came back
half frightened out of her wits.
''IIe scolds SO dreadfully," said Ma
Omi. "And he looked at me as the
wolf must have looked at Little Red
Riding Hood. oh. mamma. couldn' t
stay there. not If l were to be made
richer than Miss Burdett- Coutts her.
self"
Magdalena Darkridge went next; but
Magdalena, although fine, tall girl.
with spirit of her own, was cowed by
Uncle Blacks savage eyes in less than
q week.
I'D sooner sweep crossing for a liv-
ing" said she, than be Uncle Black s
heiress."
And so she came home without loss
Of time.
Rhoda Darkridge, in no wise abashed
by the successive failures Of her sisters,
was the third one to try Black Grange
and its possibilities. but she also sue
cumbed before the terrible scourge OF
Uncle Blacks savage tongue.
ITS scold. snarl, snarl, scold. from
morning till night" said Rhoda, as in
three days time she tearfully related
her experience to her parents. "Oh
you don't know-nobody can know
what a dreadful man Uncle Black is"
"Oh, hang the old scamp" said Mr.
Darkrldge. who was Of a free-and- easy
uululCs anu his SlllS IL SISd
deal too sweet and nice to be snarled a,
by any rich old miser. Let him alone
My daughters needn't 60 begging fol
any mans money"
But here Joscelind, the youngest
tallest and prettiest Of the four girls
} spoke up:
"I'll go" said she.
. hok
. dertaking," said Naomi. with shud
der.
, He'd wear out a stone," said Mag
dalena.
Hes ghoul." shuddered Rhoda.
II can get along with him, am yer,
sure" said Joscelnd, brightly.
And she packed up her little trunl
, and went to Black Grange.
| 1t was sunset-a red, flaming sunse
like one of Gifford's pictures-when sh,
came up the terraced flight Of steps tina
led to the house. Everything blushet
= blood-red in the deep light. and Josce
p lind could see how lovely was tn
p scenery, how substantial this old gra,
house, with It's square towers and semi
circular. colonnaded porch. Uncl
Black stood on the steps.
e $50 you are Joscelind?" said he. sur
Q veying her with little twinkling eyes
t like glass beads.
> Yes. l am Joscelind," said tn
bright checked girl, giving him a kiss
you're late" said Uncle Black.
:. II am late" said Joscelind.
ia A. =
thought the OLD beast OF stage neve
wouid nave got mere. The horses fairl
crept ana the roaus were norrid.
ITS dreadtui warm day. growle
70 Uhcie biack.
III almost roasted sighed Josc<
h ma.
Ihe Whoie summer mas been into
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I||l'!ii!i!i!..I+.|.

netting, according rs the fowls are
Brahmas. Plymouth Rocks or Leg
horns Orange Judd Farmer.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-04-29

,One Man's Ide.' ,.ppipesl
She-What is your iuea .rovded ~
He-Being "ne1t' In q
Der shop. ..tdbta6
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-04-29

nv the term. "A day :. rou sccse
win come" Is meant 'ns. viu hs's
invitatious to dinner, you
invite back.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-04-29
LEARNING A LESSON.

can get along with him.
I'm very sure" said Josce-
ind Darkridye.
Nobody could get along
with him. chorused the
three other Miss Dark
ridges. in unison.
Uncle Black was the per-
sonage of whom they spoke
IA grabbed. ill-tempered,
little old mau-whO lived in
a superb old country seat
among the Catskills.
He had money to leave.
but his niecCS and nephew s
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-04-29

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OF raiS 1
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to prOllifl||
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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-04-29
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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-04-29

but his niecCs and nephews