The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-12-15

After suffering trials and tribulations o.
this kind through the long night, the bu
gler announced reveille. Only too GLAD
to obey the call, we left our camp and by
q. m. were again on the march. We
encountered little mountainous scenery
but the walking was better. We passed
through the Koolau range of mountains
some of whose peaks are 1000 feet high
The most notable place passed that day
was the Eva sugariplantation, the larg
est on the island. The soil here produces
more cane to the acre than any place in
the world. We had marched thirteen
miles since breaking camp in the morn
ing and the command to halt was given,
and we went into camp at Kanooka
Bridge. 1t is here we got an idea what
campaigning in the Philippines would be
like. l believe it cooled the ardor of most
of the boys who were 30 anxious to be at
the front. 1t commenced to rain soon af4-
er we pitched camp and continued to pour
until daybreak. We were all drenched
to the skin, and our mess kits were car
ried away blythe stream of water flowing
through our tents.
The order was once more given to con-
tinue the march, our packs considerably
heavier on account of the rain. 1t was
still one incessant downpour. If we pass
ed anything of interest our spirits were
too low to be attracted and at last we
reached Waialua, all thoroughly soaked.
The doctor feared the men would catch
cold and gave each man dose of medi-
cine. Several of the men were sick and
unable to continue the march and were
sent back to Camp Mckinley. Numerous
fires were built to allow the boys 10 dry
their clothes. An order was issued to re-
main here two days, which gave us ample
time to explore the country, and see all
that we could of interest.
Waialua has beautiful hotel OF the
most modern construction, combined
with elegance of furnishing, tropical sur
roundings and healthful atmosphere. The
view from the hotel embraces the sea- the
mountains and valleys, in combination
not to be enjoyed elsewhere.
1t was during our stay at Waialua that
| first witnessed the manufacture of
'swipes" This native liquor is very
treacherous. 1t is made from corn, bran,
hops, and potatoes, and favored with
pineappl juice and sugar. In flavor it
much resembles hard cider. There is
which is equal to the finest whiskey both
in flavor and strength. 1t is known as
okolehao, and is made from sleeping the
root of the III plant, pronounced tee.
Our two days of rest over, we proceed
ed on our way to Kahuka, distance f
sixteen miles. The road through this
part of the country is first .class and the
walking good We passed numerous
sugar plantations which are cultivated by
hundreds of japanese and Chinese. There
was recently labor war between the
Japs and Chinks which resulted in quite
few casualties.
We arrived at Kahuka at 1890 and at
once went into camp. Here we found
large sugar mill, but it had not been run
ming for some time on account of the cane
not being ripe. We enjoyed our stay
here very much, the natives being friend
ly made things very pleasant. We awoke
from our slumbers very early the next
morning as we had march of twenty
miles befare us. Our road lay through a
level country toward the Mormon settle
ment at Laie, where is situated temple
with seating capacity of 1000 persons,
although polygamy is not practiced here.
The village has very prosperous appear.
ance, the inhabitants being all Mormons.
Further on at Makee we ate lunch, and
then proceeded on the march. We began
to feel little weary, the heat being OPP
pressive. The country here is barren of
tropical vegetation, but the mountain
scenery is magnificent. We arrived at
Kuoloa, our next camp, tired, weary and
worn out, few being able to walk further.
Fruit being plentiful here, few were
ambitious enough to gather it. We.had
an early supper and soon were asleep be-
meath our shelter tents. Some of ue gave
little thought to the boys, who had been
on the march all day and were to be on
guard that night, still no one complained,
for it is the lot of a soldier. I'VE awoke
next morning feeling much refreshed.
Mosquitoes being unknown here we sue
ceeded in obtaining good nights rest.
We had before us short march of
eight miles to Kaneehe. The !scenery is
similar to that of the day before. We
sighted the Pail about l03O:and soon:aft-
or pitched tent at Kaneehe. Here we
witnessed the manufacture ofithe native
food poi" and must admit that the pro-
cess seemed rather repulsine Situated
in long, narrow bowl, having the ap-
pearance Of an ordinary hash bowl only
longer, was the lead colored material un-