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The Republican., 1899-07-20
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SOUTH SEA MAIDENS.
Hney Arc keNt Close Prisoners in
Ugly Wicker Cages Until They
Become Brides,

There are no breach of promise suits
on the island of New Britain, in the
South sea, says New York exchange.
The natives, in their simple Polynesian
way, have solved the problem that wor-
rles so many American mothers of
young daughters, and the maidens of
the island never get into bad company
or entanglements of any sort up to the
day of their marriage.
These natives are a simple sort of
folk, if simplicity can be used in con-
nection with people that renounced
cannibalism only within the last Is
years. They are of dark brown color,
of medium height, and they would
rather eat than fight. 1t was not so
long ago that a feast followed every
fight on the island, and the edibles were
the roasted or fricasseed bodies of the
worsted combatants in the battle. But
now the tribes no longer make war on
one another. Instead, they loaf and
eat and do as little work as they can.
Their ideas of morality could be given
In very short chapter-almost as
SAiOA uo bLC 4SllllOuS OllC dDOuJ SHdh6S
in Ireland-but they are great stick
lers for their complicated and peculiar
marriage customs.
There are two classes, and man may
not marry out of his class. Girls be-
come wives at II or 12 years of age,
and their wedding is literally their
coming out party"
From the age of one year to the date
of their marriage these poor little
maidens are kept in wicker cages in
side the small thatched huts. They are
as much prisoners as any unfortunate
criminal behind prison bars. The
cages, to be sure, are light and airy, and
the occupant is able to see all that is
going on in the free world outside. But
they can't "come out and play" and all
the pleasures of childhood-even a
South sea childhood-are denied them.
This is not such a hardship as it
would seem at first consideration, be-
The Republican., 1899-07-20
OF FOREST RE-
SERVES.

SERVES.
acres so as to make the least danger
from the spread of forest fires, as
shown in Fig. 2.
Should it be practicable to reserve
only one-quarter OF the tillable land in
forest areas, then with quarter section
homeSteads the reservation which
would secure the most equitable dis
tribution of forest influence and leave
the woods themselves at least danger
from fire would be to reserve the north
east quarter of the northwest quarter
and the southeast quarter of the north
east quarter in the north half of every
section, and the southwest quarter of
the southeast quarter of the south half
of the same section, as shown in Fig. /.
Then If systematic forestry is at all
worthy of encouragement by the state,
one simple method of doing so would be
to make certain requirements of the
owners of the land, and as a compensa-
ton for these requirements exempt the
forested areas from taxation for a peri.
cd of 20 or 40 years as seemed most de-
sirable, on condition that the require
ments are fulfilled. Such a system
would decrease the cost of the forest
crop, which is necessarily large on ac.
count of the great length of time re-
quired to bring it to maturity.-Ameri-
can Agriculturist.
The Republican., 1899-07-20

The very best brushes should always
be chosen, and at the very least 100
strokes day should be vigorously adj
ministered. The bristles of the brush
should not be so hard as to drag the
hair out in case of a tangle obstructing
their course. Nor should they be yield
ing. 1t is useless to brush the hair un-
less the skin of the head be brushed
as well. The friction stimulates it
and makes the hair grow. Brushing
the hair with slow and languid strokes
is simply useless. Vigor and intention
are necessary to produce really good
effect and induce the bright, healthy
gloss that hair should have.-Ladies'
Home Journal.
The Republican., 1899-07-20
TO IRON TABLE LINEN.
There Is an Art in Giving 1t Luster
and the SmOOthness Admired
by HOusekeepers.

Linen by good rights should be dried
only enough to make it possible to iron
it well. 1t is well-nigh impossible to
iron out wrinkles that have once dried
in; even with good sprinkling this is
difficult task to do, as anyone may
know who has tried it. After the linen
is washed and rinsed until quite clean,
then let it hang in the sun if possible
until just dry enough to iron nicely.
Have the iron hot; luIe-warm iron
will not do. Fold the cloth lengthwise,
if at all, for the first pressing; press
hard and iron smoothly, until the linen
is quite dry; unless it is perfectly dry
it will not have that luster and bril-
lance that all well-ironed linen has.
Fold the cloth lengthwise until it is
narrow enough to suit the taste, and
then crosswise folding is allowable.
The only points to be observed are
these: Iron the linen before it is dry
and iron it until it is perfectly dry.
This will insure perfect work.
Avoid starch in linen as you would
upon silk or such fabrics. 1t is en-
tirely out of place.
Table linen should be ironed in the
same way as tablecloths, and all fancy
foldings avoided. Sometimes in hotels
fancy foldings are used, but for the
home table let the napkins be folded
in plain squares and be ironed perfect
ly that their gloss will be an attractive
feature of the table decorations.
The Republican., 1899-07-20
NUTRITION IN FRUITS.

Pears are not as nutritious as man,
other fruits.
In the chapter on fruit the apple i.
accorded first place.
The cherry is tough and is considered
bad fruit.
Strawberries are excellent as a laxa
tive, but care must he taken that they
are not tainted.
Peaches are source Of disease unles,
eaten few hours after being plucked
for they soon become tainted.
Raspberries, blackberries, dewber
ries, elderberries and blueberries diff
fer from other fruit in that they arr
astringent.
Grapes are of great value In some
diseases, but the statement that they
contain the same element as the blood
is nonsense.
The gooseberry has nothing to recon.
mend it. On the other hand, the mul,
berry is exceedingly wholesome, be.
cause of the potash it contaips-What
TO Eat.
The Republican., 1899-07-20

as it is preposterous, and the cherry
stone, which is of ordinary size, is one
of the most wonderful works of skill
ever wrought by its makers, the Hin
dus. Miss Vests father, a sea captain,
brought two of these little curiosities
from India years ago, but all trace of
the other cherry stone, which contained
six dozen gold spoons, was soon after
lost.
The cherry stone is cleverly carved
and mounted on a little ivory and sill
yer stand, and the top screws off, show
ing the gross of spoons, each about the
size of pin head, within. Each spoon,
when seen under a glass, is perfect in
shape
The Republican., 1899-07-20
FOREST RESERVES.
Outline of "A System Which Would
Give Direct and Indirect Ben
efits to Agriculture.

If we admit that forestry is profitable
1t is desirable to develop the best plan
of forest reservation, a system which
would at the same time insure the per-
sonal interest in the forests themselves
by the people of the district and all the
iirect and indirect benefits to agricul-
ture which the forest could give.
Were it desirable to reserve one-half
Of the good tillable land in forests, then
with homesteads of quarter section
each the reservation of alternate 40
acres would enable the forests to most
completely protect the farming lands
and at the same time place the wooded
The Republican., 1899-07-20

Jade is the newest ornament of fash.
ion. The idea is said to have orig
mated in London where jade is stone
highly valued as well as malachite. We
may see revival of the latter. too, per-
haps, though it does not lend itself cas-
lily to articles of jewelry. By degrees
silversmiths have rung the changes on
all the precious stones. Sapphires
used to be sold at large and prohibi-
tive price, it is now comparatively
moderate. Pearls are always dear and
precious; rubies have risen in market
value. while diamonds of ordinary
quality are cheap; large stones of any
sort remaining always the prize OF
millionaires only.
The Republican., 1899-07-20

of the calf is embroidered with dark
green silk in a succession of loops that
reach nearly to the knee.
A design to be worn with figured
gowns is the diamond. The back
ground of the stocking harmonizes
with the background of the gown, and
so with the figures.
The half hose is quite the proper
article to wear with fancy high shoes.
The upper part of the stocking is of
striped silk, the stripes being separated
by delicate open network.
The Republican., 1899-07-20

new 1ork, oct. 18th, 1898.
Pe-ru-na Drug Mfg Co., Columbus, O.
Gentlemen-Pe-ru-na is good for ca
tarrh. have tried it and know it. It
relieved me immensely on my trip to
Cuba, and l always have bottle in
reserve. Since my return have not
suffered from catarrh, but if l do 1 shall
use Pe-ru-na again. Meantime you
might send me another bottle.
Yours, Amos j. Cummings, NJ. C.
Summer catarrh assumes various
forms. 1t produces dyspepsia and
bowel complaint. 1t causes biliousness
and diseases of the liver. 1t deranges
the kidneys and bladder. Summer ca
tarrh may derange the whole nervous
system, when it is known to the medical
profession as systemic catarrh Pc
ru-na is a specific for all these forms of
catarrh. Pe-ru-na never disappoints.
Address DR.. Hartman, Columbus, Ohio,
for a free book on summer catarrh.
The Republican., 1899-07-20
DAINTY SILK HOSIERY.
Here Are Three Styles as Delicate as
Spiders Web for Girls
Fond of the Dance

If there Is one thought that reigns
supreme in the mind of the girl who
is fond of dancing it is her hosiery.
Here are three designs that are worthy
her consideration.
The first is a network of delicate silk
threads of a pale violet hue. The front
The Republican., 1899-07-20
RARE TREASURE BOX.
Carved Cherry stone, Brought from
India, Contains Twelve Dozen
Solid Silver Spoons.

A burglar ransacking the old house of
Miss Phoebe Ann West in Nantucket,
the quaint little island off Massachu-
setts, would scarcely motive IL dozen
solid silver spoons, which form part of
the family plate. In fact, no one would
observe them except with the aid of
powerful magnifying glass, for these
- dozen spoons are so diminutive that
they are all held in the interior of
cherry stone. This statement is as true
The Republican., 1899-07-20

"I am not at all certain" said the father,
chat my daughter loves you sufficiently to
warrant me in intrusting her to your keep
ing for that" 'WeI," replied the young
vantage for observing things as | have."-
Philadelphia North American.
The Republican., 1899-07-20
Give the CniIare. . prtnk

allied Grain-0. It is delicious, appetiKinS
sourishing food drink to take the place oi
rofee; Sold by all grocers and liked by all
who have used it, because when properly
prepared it tastes like the finest coffee but
is free from all its injurious properties.
Grain-O aids digestion and strengthens the
nerves. 1t is not stimulant but a health
builder, and children, as well as adults, can
drink it with great benefit Costs about as
much as coffee. Is and 25c.
The Republican., 1899-07-20
A SWEET REVENGE.
Clarence Was Weak on telling and
She Brought 1t Up in
Red Ink.

"Oh, Eleanor, l am so glad to find you
here. l went up to your house, and your
mother said you had come here to be fitted, "
and as Eleanor grasped the speakers hand
the dressmaker frowned, for she didn't want
the fit of the new gown interfered with.
well, Daisy" said Eleanor, Il am glad
too, for | see by your eyes that you've some
thing to tell me"
Yes. This morning went over to see
Kit, and | ran up to her room, as we
always do, you know"
Yes" sssented Eleanor.
And she was crying. All around her on
the floor were letters, and on the bed more
letters. said: Mercy, Kit, what's the
matter? Every now and then she would
make vicious jab at letter and appear to
De writing.
ooh, Daisy! I am almost wild! I'm SO
busy
4" What are you doing?' l asked.
We'll, said Kit, you know Clarence and
l have had quarrel-and I'm glad of it
and here she sobbed the gladdest kind of a
'and-and-he sent all my letters back
and the silver bookmark-and the lovely
pipe | gave him with his name engraved on
it-and-oh, Daisy! l can't use any of them
how can I?-and so I'm getting his letters
ready to return. Hm-Im correcting them,
and then she laughed and made another lab
with her pen.
Correcting them?' gasped.
es-correcting them. You know Clar.
ence is terrible speller, so l have gone over
each letter in red ink and made him see that
itwas intentional. Humph! III bet he won t
tell another man he broke it off,
Il couldn't help laughing, but wasn't it q
tne revenge? e?'-London Tit-Bits.
The Republican., 1899-07-20
Mrs. Barnhart Enjoys Life Once More.

DEAR MRS. PINKHAM-I had been
sick ever since my marriage, seven
years ago; have given birth to four
children, and had two miscarriages. I
had falling of womb, leucorrhea, pains
in back and legs; dyspepsia and a
nervous trembling of the stomach.
Now l have none of these troubles and
can enjoy my life. Your medicine has
worked wonders for me. Mrs. S.
BARNHART, New CASTLE, PA.
The Republican., 1899-07-20

"Did you see that pale young man calling
out CASH. at the ribbon counter?"
Yes"
"Fate's awfully funny, sometimes. Ten
years ago. when we were boys together, his
one ambition was to be mighty hunter and
catch lions with lasso. Berlin (Md) Her
aid.
The Republican., 1899-07-20

"What is the meaning of this?" demanded
the customer hotly, as by the aid of tho mir
ror he detected a pucker across the back of
his new coat. "Oh," replied the quick-wit-
ted tailor, promptly, that is-er-the last
wrinkle, sir."-Philadelphia Record.
The Republican., 1899-07-20
Do Your Feet Ache and Burn.

Shake into your shoes, Aliens Foot-Ease,
a powder for the feet. 1t makes tight or New
Shoes feel Easy. Cures Corns, Bunions,
Swollen, Hot, Callous, Sore, and Sweating
Feet All Druggists and Shoe Stores sell
1t, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Address,
Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
The Republican., 1899-07-20

Ethel (of Boston)-"They say he is very
rich, but intolerably vulgar" Victoria (of
Chicago 10 You're dead right, there, my
the hog every other way"-Judy.
The Republican., 1899-07-20
from 22,s. Sumter
to Mrs. 2lnhAom.
[LETTER TO MRS. P1NKHAu NO. z6.a.A1

LETTER TO MRS. PINKHAM NO. 76,2+4l
zone year ago last June three doc
tors gave me up to die, and as 1 had at
different times used your Vegetable
Compound with good results, had too
much faith in it to die until had tried
it again. was apparently an invalid,
was confined to my bed for ten weeks.
Il believe my trouble was liberation of
womb.
AFTER taking four bottles of the
Compound and using some of the Liver
Pills and Sanative Wash, at the end of
two months I had greatly improved
and weighed 155 pounds, when 1 never
before weighed over 1873. Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is the
best medicine 1 ever used, and 1 recon-
mend it to all my friends. ."-MRs. ANNA
EVA GUNTER, HIGGINsvLLE, Mo.
The Republican., 1899-07-20
Lanes Family Medicine.

Moves the bowels each day. In order to
be healthy this is necessary. Acts gently on
the liver and kidneys. Cures sick head.
ache. Price 25 and SOC.
The Republican., 1899-07-20
An Argument.

Here the voice of counsel for the defense
thrilled with emotion.
Gentlemen of the jury" he cried, "you
cannot believe the prisoner to be the cool
calculating villain the prosecution would
make him out to be! Were he cool and cal,
as he is accused of doing? Would he not
rather have spared her in order that she
might be here at this trial to weep for him
and influence your verdict with her tears ?''
Only the thoughtess think lawyers do not
assist the ends of justice.-Detroit Journal,
The Republican., 1899-07-20

A Profound Theme-"What is encour,
agement, pa:' Encouragement? Well,
thing people don't get, as a rule, until after
they quit needing it."-Cmcago Record.
The Republican., 1899-07-20

A man with good voice went to oblige
kirk social the other evening, and the
ruling elder who introduced him equivocally
referred to the artistic as an amateur gen
tleman. London Mail.
The Republican., 1899-07-20

"Yes, tbat,s the bride Very young,
are those midle-aged women with herr"
'"Those are her unmarried sisters. She's
chaperoning hem."-Cleveland Plain
Dealer
The Republican., 1899-07-20

Why the Minister Sighed.-Jingso-
"What did the minister say when the plate
came up?" Hingso-'He said he wouldn't
mind so much if the buttons were all alike
Syracuse Herald.
The Republican., 1899-07-20

"Ma, I'm at the head of my class"
'How's that, Dick?" Teacher SAYS I'm
the worst of all the bad boys in school,
Answers.
The Republican., 1899-07-20

An lola girl of 16 who is hardly too
old to be spanked is, according to the
Kansas City Star, a divorced woman
and a mothC-.
The Republican., 1899-07-20

We believe, in spite of statistics, that
more girls kill themselves eating pickles
than kill themselves skipping rope.-Detroit
Journal
The Republican., 1899-07-20

Dreamers are the worlds great arch
tects; the toilers are its builders.-L. A. w
Bulletin.
The Republican., 1899-07-20

1t is not creditable for any girl to have
several young men "on the string "-Atch-
son Globe.
The Republican., 1899-07-20

cannot speak too highly of Piso's Cure
for Consumption.-Mrs Frank Mobbs, 2l5
w. 22d St., New York, Oct. %, 1894.
The Republican., 1899-07-20

Too much good living makes bad liver
Il. A. w. Bulletin.
The Republican., 1899-07-20

"She has a remarkable voice"
I'm which respect?"
''In timbre."
mo wonder. She used to call logging
camp to dinner. r."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Republican., 1899-07-20

Laziness makes all tasks seem hard in
dustry makes them seem light.-L. A. w,
Bulletin.
The Republican., 1899-07-20

Some people are like clocks; they show by
their faces what sort of a time they are
having.-Golden Days.
The Republican., 1899-07-20

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. Csc.
The Republican., 1899-07-20
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGS, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA FIa SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value Of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. 1t
is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. It's perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and SUBJ
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from senna and
other aromatic plants, by method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YORK. N Y.
For sale by all Druggists.-Priee Soc. per bottle
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C7Slga, and when so desired arrange
msnts Tor ar,istially decorating tie
same with f.yori;e flowers, at stated
times, can be contracted for ct a small
expense.
( All inches are required TO be closed
and rendered dust proof Where orna-
mental urns are used the fronts are
enclosed with beveled plate glass held
in place by means of neat, detachable
copper or bronze frames: the interior
of the niche being neatly tinted. fres-
coed or draped, otherwise the fronts are
enclosed with memorial tablets of such
design and material as the individual
taste may direct. Bronze or marble
being the most appropriate for this
purpose.
Prices for permanent occupancy. vary
according to size and location, from
1000 for single space on the second
floor, upwards to as high as $4,000 for
family space on first and ground floors,
in addition to which there are a num-
Der OF spaces, including memorial win
charged are Tor space only, including
perpetual care, and all fronts and en-
Refreshments are at purchasers expense
in addition thereto.
The columbarium at San Francisco
is open to parties owning space therein
on week days from 7:30 o'clock a. M
till $50 p. M, and on Sundays from
10 a. m. till 5 p. m.
All floral decorations, natural or
artificial must be of such size, style,
etc, as not to interiors with other
inches. and be at all times subject to
such regula ions as the Association
may adopt
The fronts of all inches are required
to be closed and rendered dust proof
The materials and designs for which
must first be approved by the superin-
tendent
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NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS
OF THE OOKALA SUGAR PLANTA
TON co.

Shareholders in the above company
are requested forthwith to deliver their
Certificates of Stock to the Secretary
for the purpose of having same re-is-
sued in shares of the denomination of
$40 each. The secretary will issue re-
ceipts for Certificates delivered him,
which can be held by the owner Cor
other party at interest), until such
time as the $40 shares are delivered
No Certificates for $40 shares VIII be
issued until all Certificates for 800
shares are surrendered.
(Signed) E. f. BISHOP,
Secretary Ookala Sugar Plantation Co.
Dated, Honolulu, April IA, 1899
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BY AUTHORITY.
SEALED. TENDERS

Will be received at the Office of the
Minister of the. Interior till II o'clock
noon of Wednesday, April 10Th, for a
small dredging pump and engine.
Specifications at office of Superlnten-
dent OF Public WORKS.
The Minister does not bind himself
to accept the lowest or any bid
JAS. A. KING,
Minister of the Interior.
April 18th, 1899. 52O6
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cit may be stated that the San Fran
cisco crematory is doubtless one of the
finest in the world and it must be re-
membered that it is for city many
times the size of Honolulu. An eStab-
lishment in every way less elaborate
and costly would properly meet the re-
quirements of this place.-Editor Ad-
vertiser)
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CAUTION.

ALL THOSE CLAIMING LOTS
under deeds or receipts in the Oahu
CemeterySare requested to present evil
dences of their title to David Dayton
secretary, at his office on Merchant
street, on or before April 18th, 1899.
All unsettled contracts or unclaimed
lots will be sold as provided under
charter Of the Association.
DAVID DAYTON
Secretary.
Per order of Board OF Trustees.
519S
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DIVIDEND NOTICE.
OOKALA SUGAR PLANTATION co.

A dividend will be due and payable
to the shareholders of the above COM
pany, at the office Of c. Brewer & Co.,
Limited, Agents, April Both, 1899. The
stock ledger will be closed to trans
fers on the 25th to Goth inst, and the
above dividend will be apportioned as
per stock ledger.
(Signed) E. T. BISHOP,
Secretary Ookala Sugar Plantation Co.
Dated, Honolulu. April. 18th, 1899
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MOUNTAIN RETREAT.

NUUANU VALLEY, "a MILES
from post Office. Cottages to let fur
nished or unfurnished; beautifully To-
Gated. Apply at
w. w. WRIGHT'S CARRIAGE SHOP.
Or Telephone 1857. 5197