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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-03
WEATHER AND CROPS IN CUBA
The Crops Suffering For Rain-Grind-
ing Of Sugar Cane.

ing Of Sugar Cane.
Now that Cuba is a part of the United
States the Weather Bureau has estab-
lished stations in the island and issues
weekly climate and crop service bulle-
tins, somewhat similar to those issued in
this State every week. The News and
Observer is in receipt of one of these. 1t
is printed in both English and Spanish
and deals particularly with tobacco, both
in Cuba and in the States.
The weather and crop report for Cuba
is as follows:
1.-THE weather for the week ending May
18th was marked by an entire absence
of rainfall at all of the reporting staF
tons; warm days with clear sky and "A
high percentage of sunshine, and cool
nights Rains are much needed. as the
continued dry spell is retarding farming
operations and the growth of crops. Ow-
in gto the dry weather it is expected that
the grinding of sugar cane will be com
pleted at all the factories within the next
ten days; tobacco, however, is in need of
RAINFALL and would be benefited by time
ly showers"
In brief resume of the condition of
the various crops Ill the several states Tor
the week ending May Sth, 1899 under
North Carolina" the following appears:
"Transplanting tobacco received much
attentions; in many eastern counties this
work is finished: in central and western
preparations are advanced, but plants
are small and late setting out will, how
ever be accomplished in good time. Rice
is coming up nicely in eastern counties.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-03
THE SECOND RIIGIM EMF.

To be Inspected During the Encamp-
ment by Major Hart.
Major S. l.. Hart. assistant inspector
general, has been ordered by the ad5u-
tant general to inspect the companies OF
the Second Regiment, North Carolina
State Guard. The inspection will he
made during the encampment at More
head. The Second Regiment will go
into camp there between the 18th and
Goth of July.
Major Hart is one of the most enthu-
siastic guardsmen in the State and Il
splendid officer, popular and efficient.
He was the author of the State Guard
Act passed by the last Legislature. and
through his efforts the appropriation was
made sufficient to again permit of the
holding of the annual encampments.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-03
DIED.

The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
James A. Sanders of this city will SYM
pathiZe with them in the death of their
infant son. James Bennett Sanders,
which took place on yesterday afternoon
in this city at the home on corner Jones
and Harrington streets. Little James
was child of unusual sprightliness and
promise-and lacked only few days OF
being Is months old. The funeral ser
vices will take place this afternoon from
Edenton Street Methodist church
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-03
FINANCE COMMITTEES.

The finance committee appointed 10y
the trustees of the y. x M College to
examine the finances of the college ana
of the experiment station met yesterday.
1t will take them till tonight to complete
their work MeSSrs. j. +. Ray, w. Al.
Raglan and David Clark compose the
committee The committee for the eN-
detrimental station is f.. Y Webb j. r.
Stokes and W. G.. Field.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-03
"PiedmOnt
Springs Hotel"
OPENS JUNE IST.

Situated in a beautiful and picturesque
country at foot Of Suara Mountains on
Dan River. The water is recommt nird
by some of the most promiH"n; people
and physicians-for indigestion, dySpcp-
STA. insomnia and nervous rrostrarion.
A fine tonic for the broken dowl. B0tcl
well equipped. Electric bells. Hot and
cold water. The service the best for
prices charged, which are reasonable.
Write for descriptive pamphlet, rates,
&c, to
w. =. HALLIBURTON, Prop.
Piedmont Springs, Stokes Co. \. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-03

He Preached At Edenton Street Church
Twelve Years Ago.

Bishop w. w. Duncan of Spartanburg,
: c., will preach at Edenton Street
Methodist church tomorrow. He is one
Of the most gifted aud popular of the
Southern Methodist Bishops.
Just twelve years ago Bishop Duncan
dedicated Edenton Street Church, 10 the
delight of the immense throng who greet
ed him on that occasion. He will be wei
coined on tomorr~w as he will again APP
near before the congregation.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-03
AlLtGAANEY SPRINGS. VA

Recommended by the Medical Society
of Virginia. is celebrated for its cures of
dyspepsia, in its various forms. Most
extended and beautiful grounds in the
mountains.
For descriptive pamphlet, terms, testi-
monials, &c. Write to
G. A. CALHOUN,
5-312 m Proprietor.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-03
NOTICE.

Notice is herebv given that the annual meet
ing of the stockholders of the Raleigh Gas Com
pany will be held at No II. West Hargett street
on the third Wednesday of June. 1899, THE 2ls)
at ~ O'Clock m. The transfer books shall be
closed six days before the annual election.
w. T, MCGEE, Secretary,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-03

w. NJ. Gallagher, of Bryan, Pa,
says: For forty years / have tried
various cough medicines. One INMATE
Cough Cure is best of all" 1t relieves
instantly and cures all throat and
lung troubles, coughs, colds, Group,
whooping cough. la grippe AMI pned-
monia. j. Hal Bobbitt and Henry Il.
Hicks.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-03
SEALED BID FOR BONDS.

Sealed Bids will be received at this flee UNI
til u m, June IS, 1899, for eight one Thousand
dollar six per cent 30-year Wake county Bridge
Bonds. These bonds run 20 years from January
ISL, 1899, which shows now about six months ac-
crued interest on each bond. They carry 30
uary LIST, each year, at the Treasurer's office of
Wake county.
For authority for their issue see laws of North
Carolina, page AGA, chapter 4if All bids must
be addressed to the IRE ssurer of axe county,
and accompanied by a certified check for $50.
The Board of Commissioners reserve the right
to reject any or all bids. -
II. p. WILLIAMSON,
Treasurer Wake County.
Note = The bonds will be ready fer immediate
delivery.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-03

The Chilian Ministry has resigned
and a political upheaval has taken place
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-03

TO cure piles, strike at the bottom
that's the way. DeWitt's Witch Ha-
eel Salve strikes at the root-it re-
moves the cause, quickly and perma-
nently. Don't squander time and
money trying to remove the effects.
j. Hal Bobbitt and Henry 7. Hicks.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-03

Don't forget the great banana sac at
jennings.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-03

ROYSTER'S Peanut Brittle is al
ways crisp and freshmade every day.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-03

HOODS PILLS cure liver Ills, 8i'-
iousness, indigestion, Headache.
EASY to take, easy to operate. Csc.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-03

Queen Victoria yesterday Knighted
Alma Tadema. the artist, and j. A..
Boyd, of the High Court OF Canada.
Henry NJ Stanley was made Knight of
the Bath. Pauncefote was not made =
peer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-03

vorite Prescription " is specific for the
chronic ailments peculiar to women. 1t
cures them perfectly and permanently.
No other medicine can do for women
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-03
DISTINCTIONS.


Mr.. Morson read the grades obtained
by the pupils in their respective classes.
commenting upon the different branches
OF school work. In the list of classes
appended below all obtaining So per
cent. or over are ranked as passing with
distinction. Those making from 66 %
to 50 pass with credit. The two highest
of each class, provided grade as high
as So is made, receive the honors of the
class
First Spelling, with distinction,l
Earle Goodwin, Hubert Haywood, Her
bert Moses, Winfield Lyon. CASTOR
Rogers, Eugene Bagwell, Willie Har-
ris, Charlie Mcdonald, Walter Clark,
Talc0tt Brewer RObt. Brown, Mortimer
Forrest, JOS. Watt, Eugene Howlc,
JAS. McKimmon, With Credit. Burton
Ray. JOS GuIey. Walter Martin, Hen
ry Thackston, Jeff Coke, Willie Pace,
Willie Wyatt
Second Spelling, first distinction, Paul
Pittenger, Gilbert Crabtree. George
Greason. With credit-John Grow, Ben
Lacy, Garland Wyatt, Norfleet Stronach,
JAS. Thomas.
Third. Spelling -First Distinction
Archie Underwood, John Underwood,
Lewis Mckee, With Credit-Charlic
Bretsch, Charlie Latta
English Composition-Eirst class
First Honor, Henry Turner, second hon
or, Burton Ray.
Second Glass. Opposition honor,
Mortimer Forrest, second honor, Wal
ter Clark.
Third class compassionate honor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-19

While there are accommodations for seven
or eight vessels at anchor and an equal num-
Der at the wharves, the channel is so tor
tuous that ships cannot enter after dark
and have to anchor outside of the bay until
daylight allows them to creep in through
the narrow path, blaZed with bu0ys. The
city makes up for the deficiency of the har-
Dor and can be compared to nothing but a
grand panorama. We dream of Xreat fields
of banked flowers, but were the scene to be
on canvas we would credit 10 the wild i'm
agination of the painter the beauty of the
scenery. scarcely realizing that it was true
to nature.
Beautiful Flowers and Fruits.
/ think the vegetation of Cuba, Porto
Rico and even Florida is remarkable, and
the artificial flower growths ard fruit trees
OF California rouse my enthusiasm. but
none of them can compare with the tropical
wonders Of the Hawaiian Islands, particu-
larry that of Honolulu and vicinity. The
vegetation here, much more varied and pro-
fuse than that of the West Indies, simply
eciipses that of California for its natural
and unstudied beauty. 1t fairly bewilders
with multiplicity of details and charming
variations. Nature and nature alone has
spread here with lavish hand, in its own
natural way, the beauty of plants over
this island. formerly washed by molten
TALLY created for this class of growth. it
money to develop the resources of the soil
{ The dwelling houses In Honolulu are Of
the southern style, such Is You see In
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gentleman. The city is lighted by electrici-
ty and the water Il piped from springs far
police force and are intelligent, polite and
can be found when wanted.
The first-class hotels are dreams Of lux
ury The cuisine is elegant, the parlors all
that could be desired, and the rooms COM
modious and clean. Y The ,verandas around
the hotels are protected from mosquitoes by
Chinese netting, and are perfect bowers.
with tropical fruits and flowers. The rain
fall is small, but the liquid sunshine" as
It is called here. is always welcome Wis.,
itor, though not needed. The government
road now extends clear across the island,
and opens up an entirely new country. well
wooded. and certainly in the years to come.
when the beauties Of the valley have become
known, the road will be winding through
streets of houses, instead of through for
ests of palms and cocoanuts as 1t now does.
This Is the future resort, in my mind, for
both summer and winter. nestled as 1t is
in this little valley. its shores washed by
the green waters of the north Pacific. and
whose great breakers furnish the grandest
surf bathing It has ever been my pleasure
to enjoy.
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ran slower and the engine rode easier.
Having resigned myself to the idea of
walking back from the gravel pit. / was
agreeabiy startled by Mr.. WilIoughby ask
ing where wished to get off.
The path comes right out by that apple
tree said l." pointing.
"An right, my boy; at the apple tree
it's"
He stopped. handed me my pals. and
said: There is no need of your walking as
long the engine is making regular trips
You come down here with your water and
flag me when l come back"
/ thanked him heartily. That would
tighten my labor three-fourths at least,
and even If l had to wait for the train L
would more than make up the time by the
quicker transit. / had few minutes
pleasant rest under the tree before he arr
rived. When 1 got on he asked me II
had ever carried much water.
This is the fourth day, sir / replied.
Il thought So Now, l want to show ye
something. Here. put these in your pals
said he, handing me two clean wooden
blocks. .That'll keep the water from slop-
ping much. Now, you see this hoop2'
Yes. sir"
II got that from cement barrel down
there where the masons are building that
culvert. Set your pals far enough apart
SO the hoop can lay on top of them just
inside the balls. That's 1t. Now step In
side the hoop and pick up the pals. Theret
Amt that better. Keep SIN away from
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A Volunteers Description Of the
Novel Sights.
BEAUTIFUL FLORA And SCENERY
With Word or Two of the Pretty
Native Girls.
HIGH PRICES AND TIL E TARIFF

Written for The Evening Star by Volunteer on
Board the Transport Grant
We were six days from San Francisco, a
pleasant trip on the modern steamers run
ming every week. when afar off, some TWEEN
ty miles distant. there suddenly loored UP
on the starbcard quarter faint mass of
blue. barely .istinSJishable from the sky.
AS we came closer the second officer kindly
informed that the faint blue mass
Hawaiian Island. inhabited only by the lep
ers in their settlement called Molokai. A
barren country, indeed. whose cliffs with
sheer descents from 200 to so feet sink alb
ruptly into unfat hGmable depths, and whose
stern and rugged sides throw back into the
churning the masses of water hurled
against them. and the reports sound for
miles at like the ponderous guns of a
man-of-war. Far off the port side, as we
moved swiftly on, leaving the dreaded leper
settlement to our rear, we could family dis
Germ rising from the blue skyline another
island. around whose LOFTY mountain sum-
mits were banked misty clouds. which
chung to their sides. apparently glad to
rest from their wan3eriHgs over the track
less ocean. At distance the impression
apart from the eautiful cloud effects, is
disappointing, and there not only appears
TO be no vegetation, but the deep riffs, into
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the tall wandering cocoanut tree was look
ed up to in wonder by an arbor of bronzed
grapes. Canteloupes flourish by the plan
tain tree the noble alligator pear tree
sways proudly over the humble mango Of
Cuba and Porto Rico. Pumpkins, carrots.
onions, lettuce and other vegetables are
and many more, and clustered and gath
are crowds of flowers of every imaginable
kind and color. The flaming HIBISCUS
ties gracefully In the cool wind by the
sweet, odorcus oleander; the Spanish flag
plant, with its combination red and yell
low flowers grows side by side with the
native loweni flower. whose red, white and
blue petals nod kindly toward their bel
lSerent neiShbor.
There are roses pinks panses, violets
and ali other kinds of flowers too numerous
to mention growing by the roads in pro-
fusion, uncared for by human hands, but
fiourishing through natures kindness and
care alone. Flowers which we see in hot
houses in New York retailing at fabulous
prices are ell around us, and above every
thing tower the palms. their barrel trunks
shooting upward forty or fifty feet straight
as an arrow and circied every foot or so
with each seasons marks. Forty feet above
the brown bark comes to an abrupt end
and smooth, green surface takes it's place.
continuing the symmetrical line UP some
ten feet, until the broad leaves are met,
waving proudly over all. becoming crown.
The Ancient Banyan Tree.
The wonderful and ancient banyan tree,
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whose dark, cavernous depths the sun ap-
parently never penetrateS tends to convey
q most dismal idea of the island and its
people. The deep volcanoes formed CEN
turtles ago, down whose Canons in past
years flowed the kissing lava, shelter
the grandest of tropical spots and sweet
running water has :upp!anted the molten
lava of bygone years. But we approach
closer the cragS and canons lose their stern
aspect, and the lines become less rugged,
fading softly away, and in their place we
catch sight in time of little dashes of green
tnterspersed in the deep blue, brought out
clearly in spots by the sunlight through
occasional riffs in the snowy clouds.
And finally, when Lighthouse Point has
been passed, the whole beauty of the scene
bursts on us with startling rapdity. The
eyes are unable to grasp at a glance the
grandeur OF the scenery. until they have
become accustomed TO the lights and shad-
ows. Through the screen of masts and
faut cordaEe in the bay be caught
glimpses Of the city. its quaint houses and
colored foliage, with the valley a pictur-
esque background Of Leep green. The har-
Dor of Honolulu is poor and until the coral
reefs are cleared up the danger Of getting
In Will keep out commerce, so essential to
the development of the city and island
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whose branches after producing leaves for
years suddenly turn down and in one short
season enter the ground, forming new
roots, thus increasing the trunk OF the
tree, until in the course of years it broad
ems out some measuring $50 feet In diam
eier and spreading over an entire lot with
roots and foliage. The plantations are
scattered over the country, on the levels
and on the hills. some of the latter APP
parently plastered on, steep are the
sides on which they are planted. These
Hill plantations are usually sugar farms,
where the Chinese and Jap labor among
the waving corn with their primitive farm
implements, watering individual plants
with oyster cans, digging for hours In the
sun around the plants, where a modern
farm implement would do the work in
other ways Honolulu and its island are
modern and ancient at the same time. The
comparisons noted are only few Of the
great many apparent to the student Of the
city and its environments. The imposing
business block built of costly imported
stone, with plate glass windows and smooth
elevators. looks down from a dignided
height on the humble bamboo hut OF the
native with its straw roof and sides pro-
tected by the inevitable palm leaves. The
natives riding in the street cars is another
peculiar sight. The wealthy, and there are
a great many here, ride in phaetons with
rubber tires drawn by horses imported from
the states at considerable expense and
trouble. The women here are certainly an
exception.
The Honolulu BELLE.
People rave for hours over the languishing
Spanish girls but like the native song I
sing GIVE Ne the Honolulu Belle" whose
graceful form. though nearly concealed
meath the flowing gowns, can be family
disce1ned through the clinging folds, and
whose thoughts and passions can be read
in the shy glances from their telltale eyes.
They are rather dark well developed even
at an early age, with even features and
large expressive eyes, coal black hair, in
tensely white teeth, and walk leisurely,
for this is tropical climate. One cannot
help admiring these pleasant soft-speak-
ing women. The beautiful flower wreaths,
worn as hat decorations, also tend,
apart from their natural attractiveneSs, to
set off the lansuishing beauty Of these ma
tives. A language that contains but twelve
letters in its alphabet, one word meaning
several things, tends to innocence of mind
and habits. The scandals and intrigues
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intelligence to accomplish what Is best for
the welfare of themselves and their coun-
try. They are quickly getting onto the
American style OF living and the bicycle
is quite a factor here. The American Mes
senger Company use wheels and it is quite
surprise to see them ridden by barefoot
ed natives and whirling past the silent
coolies: who, bearing their burdens from
ropes hung on sticks across their Shout
ders. smile at the advances of civiliza-
uon nying past, embodied in a bicycle.
There Is tariff here. too, on American
goods, which is the terror of the business
man, who asks in vain when the port will
be free; and the hills echo "When?" In the
business part of the city can be seen near
~ every race existant, apparently. The
residents, however, are mostly Chinese,
japanese, English, Portuguese, Americans.
and of course the natives. While one can
buy eatables fruits, vegetables, etc. cheap
the Americans, who control the furniture,
hardware and other trades charge SO
much for their wares, as to convey to the
minds OF visitors the fact that the dealer
wants to get rich off one man alone, The
prices charged are certainly exorbitant: the
carriage hires are beyond reach and keep
lots of money out of town.
The great gods Of the islands have dfsap-
peared and in their place several missions
are hourishing. The Methodist and Chris
tian churches have missions here as well
as the Portuguese churches. That great
association, the Y. NJ. c. A., so gratefully
remembered by countless soldiers during
the late war, also has branch here, man
aged by capable and educated American
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Georgia. Kentucky and other southern
states. Long. low houses, with wide.
spreading verandas encircl:ng the entire
house usually two stories in height. One
occasionally sees a house, evidently built
by some Illinois farmer, with gables an
Vulnerable and unsightly roof, painted with
some barbarous color, and bare, CRASHES
yards, a veritable oasis OF inappropriate
architecture and hdeous contrast to IT'S
neighbors. A wagon road generally leads
up to the native houses, guarded and smell
tered on both sides by towering palms, as
common here as the sage brush in Arizona,
under whose shade the splightly jack rab-
bit takes his MONDAY siesta and gaZes on
the scorchirg prairie. The eucalyptus, with
its Eed fra grant flower, forms a natural
hedge, probably on the outside of the in
closure, and the HIBISCUS adds to the rich and
variable heug.ng. These hedges are Won
der to the eye, and the cultivated. dismal
hedge of our native country appears I'M
natural in comparison. Back of the palms,
on the entrance road, we spy both the pink
and the white oleander, whose sweet per-
fume waited to our nostris recalls heated
ball rooms of long ago. with scented air
and soft music. Perhaps too, the bogam-
vel.a vine. with its pure white flowers.
whose odor is as honey, clusters nearby at
the foot of the stately cocoanut tree. which
vies in. height. but not in grace with the
royal palms. Masses of flowers of all va
rieties and colors, seeming the air with
their combined odors set oft the Eight green
of the closely clipped lawn. and maybe
pond, whose CLASSY, green surface is
adorned with the blue and white pond lily.
under the shade of whose broad leaves the
gold fish sport. is also part of the luxu-
rous scene Close your eyes and the most
beautiful. rich and abundant verdure and
tropical growth that you can imagine Will
not do Justice to or even compare with the
plants of this tropical spot. it so far chat
lenges the admiration. And by the de-
Scripton of this one residence do not think
it is an exception for beauty of surround
ngs for it certainly is not. For hours l
walked through the residence part of the
city. land still the wonder grew for there
were apparently thousands of residences
similar to the one described. the only Va
Ration being the class of hedges and fences.
A great many of the rich planters and
merchants have surrounded their beautiful
grounds by large. unsightly iron fences,
with immense stcne corners and arcs, but
the natural hedge effect was by far the
protest, the stone and iron effects defac-
ing those so softly and kindly bestowed by
nature. Surely Honolulu can be described
as a thrice Blessed city. and while pen