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The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1899-07-28
An EXPLANATION
Regarding the Control of
Kohala Plantation.
Control Still Remaias Ia Hanis of 0rigi.
nal Iaves,or, Prospects fer Brewer
& CO. tOckh0iders.

An item in yesterdays Advertiser
Plantation" was curiously misleading
owing to the reporter getting two sets
of notes mixed With regard TO the
Kohala plantation, Mr.. J. b. AthertOn
of the firm of Castle & Cooke, the Hon
olulu agents, said yesterday:
While your statement that Mr..
Charles NJ. Cooke had purchased the
tt-Smith and Waterhouse interest
was correct. still those two interests
only represent small portion of the
whole. The Kohala plantation Is a
very close corporation, and none Of its
figure. It is about twelve years since
Mr.. Cooke has been in that district and
as he was going up to the wedding, he
persuaded Mr.. Tenney to go with him
and take look at the plantation.
That is all there is to Mr.. Cookies
visit. The control of the plantation is
still in the hands of the Bond estate,
DR.. J. Wight, DIR. J. Wetmore. and
the Robinson estate, all original own
ers. Any three of those interests
would control, and | am not certain
that two of them could not, so you see
there is nothing in the story that Mr..
Cooke had purchased the control. With
regard to the dividends referred to,
that is all mistake. The plantation
had a bad setback last year. and |
think the less said about dividends the
better"
Explanation was then made that the
dividends referred to should have been
credited to the firm of c. Brewer & Co..
which pays one per cent per month,
with an occasional 10 or Is per cent
extra. II Is about this firm that re-
ports OF a possible extraordinary divi-
dend of 100 per cent are in circulation.
From one of the leading brokers 1t
was ascertained that Kohala planta-
tion stock is valued at $3.50 to $3.50 per
share, while that of c. Brewer 4 Co. is
held at $3.50.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1899-07-28

Downs. William BERG T. " llaldan.
Mrs A. q Butler 7 lcyl lr. w. \.
noole. Henry Jacobs " Ehrmnnn, J.
Rusonfold aud George o. Mcleod
against n. o. Dillingham; aud others.
and without prejudice to the rights of
any ~ the above named plaintiffs or
defendants To take out other or fur
ther dispositions as may be- required
Briefs have been filed on behalf of
Y =. Colburn, executor of the viii Of
Antoine Rosa. and \ s ClcghOrn, ad-
ministrator. in the suit OF ". Il. Cas-
tie against them, bill for relief
In the case ~ the Nce Sing Tai Com
pany W.. Marion NJ. Luming, the de-
fendant has filed an answer To the
amended complaint denying all the al
legations contained therein,
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1899-07-28
THE BEST TREATMENT FOR
CHOLERA INFANTIM

our baby has been continually
troubled with collie and cholera infau-
Wm since his birth, aud an that We
could do Tor him did not seem 20 give
mnro than temporary roliof uutil We
tried rhamborlain's Collie Cholera aud
n,aUhnra Rrmody since Swing that
remedy be- has not been troubled We
wani ~ Flyr yuu ihls testimonial as
400 rHidrnrn ~ uur Watiludo, not that
Nuu uarl u iu adyrrliss your merit
.WluN5 remedy ~ a. iAe, hoakuk
lpNa fnf rals Wy lionson, smith A
tur iid wholesale sgsBis f0r N J.
aHi all druggists aRd dealers
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1899-07-28
,.a iigiiissn Months,

solomon, the native who was ar
rested Tor larceny In The second degree,
was sentenced to eighteen mouths i'm
prisonment hy Judge Wilcox yesterday
morning A. nrsl be- donird all com
Widly lu the rrimr, bm when Deputy
Marshal llIlrhrOrk confronted him
.WIrH rhe native Nhu uauFht him 10 lhe
.Hu hr plead willY Thr ouylrtrd
wlu only d short ilmr aEu completed
"a thirteen mpuihF sentence fpr q Dim
|IIHI uHfufr
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1899-07-28
RESOURCES.

"There are few banks ever organized
that can make such a favorable show
ing as this" said one of the leading
stockholders yesterday.
"The business of the bank has shown
a steady may say almost daily
increase from its inception, and this
increase still continues. ! am not at
liberty to tell you how many deposit
ors we have. for that would be giving
away secrets which concern others.
There is no harm in stating that the
list is steadily increasing, as is the vol
ume Of deposits"
There are few banks with Si0O. 900
capital that can show deposit ac-
count of nearly 81 1000 in the short
period of year and half. The bank
is now paying regular quarterly divi-
dends at the rate of 6 per cent per an
mum. though its ability to pay more is
a matter of common talk. The stock
is held in few hands, very few Of
the original subscribers having sold
out. As none of it has been sold in
the last two months. no reliable quo
tation could be given of its value.
The officers and directors of the
bank are: Charles NJ. Cooke, presi-
dent: p. c. Jones, vice president; c. H.
Cooke, cashier: +. c. Atherton, assist
ant cashier; Henry Waterhouse, Tom
May, F. W. Macfarlane. f. d. Tenney,
J. A. McCandless. directors.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1899-07-28
MORE IMPROVEMENTS.
Ih,r re VIII he no SanitariunI Oi,
the Club Hotel Lot.

The grounds in front of the Club
Hotel on Beretania street are being
cleared of the shrubbery. These prem
ises were bought a short time ago by
Drs. Wood and Day. 1t was reported
that these gentlemen intended to es-
tablish a santarium on the property
but this rumor Is entirely unfounded
The purchase was made simply as an
investment, with the possible idea OF
conducting the hotel as first-class
clearinghouse. The building now oc-
cupied by DR.. Wood and DIR. Day for
offices will he moved over to their new
property within few days. 1t is eX-
tremely probable that before many
months handsome business block will
he erected on the lot, as it is under
stood that the medical firm has such
an idea in contemplation.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1899-07-28
Deposition Filed.

In the case OF Jessie Kaae VS.. Oahu
Railway and Land Company, the depo-
sition of w. II, Gill, the conductor on
the train on which the dispute arose
over the plaintiffs ticket and baggage,
has been filed for use on the trial. For
reasons its contents are with
held from publication until that time.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1899-07-28
CONTRACTORS FIGURES.
Some Close Bidding on New Build
ings to he Put Up.
From Wednesdays Dailyl

The following bids were opened yes
tcrday for the new Office building for
Dr. Cooper: Lucas Bros, si,3SO; VIM.
Wagner, siilS; Enterprise Mil, 81
Boo; ], Ouderkirk, si,533.
For the new cottage for Colonel Geo.
Macfaranc: j. \, liuttoriield, si,200;
Lucas Bros, si,3Ili Vim, Wagner, 81
$50; Fred Redward, si57S; Enterprise
Min Co, siG75; II +. Bertlemann,
si.9G9
Repairing ana rennyationR on the
Mutual Telephone cos building. I'm,
rerprise Mill GO, $50 Lucas bros.
sHGi
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1899-07-28
CASTLE & COOKE, LID
HONOLULU.
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
SUGAR FACTORS.
FOit-

-AGENTs FOit-
The EVA Plantation Co.
The Walalua Agricultural Co. 10.
The kohala sugar Co,
The Waimea Sugar Mil Co.
The Koloa Agricultural Co,
The Fulton Iron Works, st. Lolass
No
The standard on Co,
The George y, Blake steam P~ass.
weslons cenirlfugals,
The New England Malual Llas Ia
sufance CO., ~ Boston,
The Aetna Fire InsuTanes Co, oi
Hartford, Coma,
The Alliance Assurances Co., of tsas-
s's' rtsHi skss
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1899-07-28
Yokohama Specie Bank.

The local agency OF the Yokohama
Specie Bank has received notice Of the
opening Of an agency OF the bank at
Nagasaki on the LIST inst. for the trans
action Of the usual banking business,
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1899-07-28
ClARkE,s BLOOD MIXTURE

CAUTION Purchasers OF Clarke's Blood Mix
ture should that they get the genuine article
Worthless limitations and substitutes ar' some
times palmed on BY nnpfinciplcd vendors. Ths
Company, Lincoln, England" are engraved On
the doyernment stamp, and "Clarkes Morl6
famed Hood Mixture" blown IN the hoitie-
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1899-07-28
nalvslous Increase Of Business il
Eighteen Months
IT'S RESOURCES AND LIABILITIES
IT'S Dsscsiis Pesshsi Sesry One mil'on
-Four Russrss Thousand Dollars
90 June .0th

on the 3Oth day Of June last the
Bank Of Hawaii completed the first
eighteen months OF It's existence. 4
few DAYS since detailed statements Of
its resources and liabilities were
mailed 20 stockholders for their infor-
nation, OF which the following is a
condensation:
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1899-07-28

NHrr plpr 10 helnF lali alone hirHr
Hll aInnl ffum puup street lp enc
haffluui
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1899-07-28
THOUSANDS OF TESTIMONIALS OF WON
DERfUL CURES
FROM ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD.

Clarke's Blood Mixture is sold in bottles -.
I'd. each, and In cases containing Fix times the
quantity, lis .--suficieut to effect u permanent
cure in the great majority of long.standing cases
by ALL CHEMIST and PATENT MEDICINE
VENDC RS throughout the world. Proprietor-,
THE LINCOLN AND MIDLAND COuSTiEs DKuG
COMPANY. Lincoln, England. Trade MARX
"BLuoD MIXTURE"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-09
A Poor Unfortunate.

His boss went dead an his mule went
lame,
He lost six COWS in poker game;
A hurricane came on summers day,
An carried the house whar he lived
away;
Then a earthquake come when that
was gone,
An swallowed the land that the house
stood onl
An the tax collector, he come round
An charged him up fer the hole in the
ground
An the City Marshal-he come in view
An said he wanted his street tax, too.
Did he moan nam sigh? Did he set an cry
An cuss the hurricane sweeping by?
Did he grieve that his ole friend failed
to call
When the earthquake come and swal-
lowed all?
Never word of blame he said,
With all them troubles on top his head
Not him - = He climed to the top o
the hill
Whar standin' room wuz left him still
An barin' hishead, here's what he said
'I recon it's time to git up an git;
But, Lord, Ihain't had the measles yitl'
Frank L. Stanton in the Atlanta Con
stitution.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-09
GEORGE P. HAYES.
SchleY-Sampson.

Washington, March 4.-The senate,
in confirming the nomination Of Ad-
miral Schley and placing him two
points ahead of Admiral Sampson, not
only restores .Schley to his old place
held before the war, but does some
thing more for him. 1t makes him a
senior Rear Admiral Under the pro-
motion OF the personnel bill the eigh-
teen rear admirals are divided into two
classes, senior and junior, the first
nine to rank with maj jor- generals in the
army and the lower nine as brigadler-
generals in the army, with correspond
ing pay. AS Rear Admiral Schley is
No. on the list of rear admirals; he is
a senior with relatiye pay of a Major
General of the army, while Sampson,
who is No. If, is now junior, with
rank and pay of only Brigadier- Gen
eral. A. w. B.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-09
Curing Appendicitis.

An eastern doctor has intrenched
himself behind a new theory for the
cure of appendicitis, which cuts out
operations of any kind.
'I can recall" says this, 900 cases
treated with symptoms of this malady-
or of typhlitis or perityphlitis, as it
was formerly called-but have never
yet met case of it in which [ felt it
was my duty to cut OF which terminated
fatally. Influenced by the prevailing
craze to cut, time and again in coming
to new cases of'this kind have thought
Now, sir, your time has come; in this
case you must cut. But, presto! simple
medical treatment again prevailed.
There are others unimpeachable prac-
titioners who share my views in this
malady, one showing 40 out of 81 cses
successfully treated-being more than
06 per cent.
my treatment for appendicitis is
free calomel-and-soda purgation, sup
plemented by hot applications, to be
followed by saline if action is too slow.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-09
REGULAR CUBAN LETTER.

TR1NADAD, CUBA.-Camp, " We want
to go Home," February 23d, 1899.
The most notable event of the week
was the celebration of George Wash
ington's birthday, Wednesday, The
day was fitingly observed in Camp
Tennessee, there being no drills, no
fatigue duty and no dress parade.
The natives observed the day ALSO
In the city, all the stores closed dur
ing business hours. In the evening the
plaza was brightly illuminated and
hundreds gathered there to have a good
time.
William Bullock, private of company
A, died of chills and fever last Monday
morning, at six o'clock. His home was
Briceville, Tennessee, and was a Chris
tian young man. He enlisted in the
Fourth Tennessee regiment last July,
and acquitted himself as q true and
faithful soldier, always at his post of du-
ty. He was buried with military hon
ors on Tuesday at II o'clock.
Company A, under command Of Capt.
Fitzgerald, an ambulance containing
several ladies, followed the hearse to
the grave. On the casket several beau
tiful wreaths of flowers were placed,
made by Mrs. Fitzgerald and Mrs.
Hoss. Chaplain Price conducted the
funeral obsequies, and paid beautiful
tribute to his life and character, after
which several songs were sung and
the usual military salute fred Taps
were sounded by the bugle corps and
all that was mortal Of William Bullock
was laid to rest beneath the sod to
await the final summons, when, aboye
the csnnon's roar and the bugle's shrill
call, may be heard the voice of God
saying, "well done thou good and
faithful servant"
Brigadier- General Breckenridge Yis-
tied the camp last Saturday, and gave
it thorough inspection. It was his
intension to inspect the men in heavy
marching order, but owing to the large
number of sick men in the regiment,
this was done away. He did not speak
very complimentary Of the location ot
camps. The blue book regulations re-
quire that troops shall not be stationed
within three miles of the suburbs of {
town. Our camp is in the suburbs o.
Trinidad. Instead of being above the
town, we are under it, and the towr
being in such dirty, filthy state, has
naturally, produced large per cent
of the sickness that now exists.
Colonel Browns wife and family o.
Rogersville; Mrs. McFerrin, Mrs. Fitz
gerald, Mrs. Polk, of Knoxville; Mrs
Epler, Mrs. Gillespie and Mrs. E. E
Hoss, of Nashville, came last Satur
day. AS they entered the camp th,
band played Dixie, and they applaude(
enthusiastically. 1t seems unnatura
to see the smiling faces of American
women.
Mrs. Hoss brought with her grea
many valuables for the sick, furnished
by the Fourth Tennessee Relief Corp
Of Nashville.
1t. Matson came in from San Jual
Valley last night, "looking better ant
weighing more than ever in his life,
! he said.
rTnnnn n TTAuUC
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-09
The General AssembIv will toI,o an

The General Assembly will take an
other recess, The resolution providing
for a recess from Friday, March 8, to
Tuesday, March IA, was adopted by the
Hous to-day That it would be concur
red in by the Senate was certainty, as
that body had placed itself on record
on the question and has been anxious
ly awaiting the action of the House
The Senate concured in the resolution
with but slight opposition.
After considerable eloqunce hab been
spilled, the House concured in Senate
amendments to the anti-trading stamp
bill, and it now goes to the Governor
for his approval.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-09
HAWAIIAN FACTS,

Total area of the islands, G, 100 square
miles.
Total population, 1O9,
The minority of 5000 Americans in
Hawaii rule the island.
Public revenue of Hawaii, 81, 900, 600
year.
The native Hawaiians are fast disap-
pearing.
Mauna Loa is the biggest volcano in
the world.
There is only one season in Hawaii.
1t is mild summer weather all the year
round.
The people of Honolulu keep open
house and do not close Or lock their
doors. Tramps and burglars are un-
known.
The ladies of Honolulu go about
shopping in muslin Mother Hubbards
and to church in white lawn pongee, or
Indian silk.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-09

The Honse tabled the McCorkle road
bill and then adopted a resolution rails
ing joint committee to draft a road
bill.
Mr.. Hutchison introduced a resolu-
ton to-day concerning the failure to
collect revenue in Middle and East
Tennessee.
Mr.. johnson OF Smith introduced a
bill fixing the salary of Secretary os
State, Treasurer and Comptroller at
SO, 500 each.
The bill to require insurance compa-
MES to pay the war revenue tax of 10
cents upon certificates of authority is
sue to agents was passed on final read
ing.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-09
DHAMfArcNUBlAN TEA cures Dyspep.
! s~SSs$a~ ' sia, Constipation and Indi-
gestion. Regulates the Liver. Price, rs cts.

Mr.. Mann's bill to provide for the
organization of public park companies
was passed on final reading.
The bill to authorize Knoxville to is
sue bods for the purpos of purchasing
a site and building city hospital was
passed on final reacing.
The bill to authorize Bristol to issue
bonds to fund its floating Indebtedness
was passed on final reading.
The bill to regulate the taking Of
depositions in shorthand was passed.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-09
ARE YOU GOING

TO Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Col
orado, Texas, Washington, or any point
West? If so don't forget that the Nash
Vile, Chattanooga and st. Louis Rail
way is the shortest and much the quick
est route. No transfers or layovers by
this line. For cheap rates, schedules
and other information write to
j. l.. EDMoNDsoN,S. Z. A,
Union Depot, Chattanooga, Tenn
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-09
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT
OUR NEW POSSESSIONS.
AMERICAN CONTRASTS.


Pennsylvania is not quite so large
The Mississippi is larger than all to-
gether,
Population of Brooklyn about the
same.
The proportions are reversed in the
United states.
In the United States there is one
mile Of railroad to every 400 people
In America many more schools than
churches.
Americans are only taxed about $6
per capita exclusive af local taxation.
There is no soil of that kind in the
United States.
In our Southern States cotton plants
grow four feet high,
The American wet and dry seasons
are exactly reversed.
The average American is tall and
stontly built,
The American gentleman dresses in
brOQdclOth and creases his trousers IN
front and rear.
The American uses suspenders.
The American woman is a beauty at
20, natures and is at her best at 30, and
at 30 is not old.
The American business man reverses
the programme, giving twelve to eigh-
teen hours a day to business and rest
ing the other few wours.
The American pet word is To-day"
American ladies don't.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-09
CUBAN FACTS.
Area of Cuba-46, 600 square miles
1t counts 250 rivers.

Present population (estimated) /, ,OOO,-
900.
Three out of four Cubans are litter
ate.
One thousand miles of railroad in
Cuba-One mile to every 600 people.
In Cuba many more churches than
schools.
Cubans have been paying $25 per
capita in taxes under Spain, exclusive
of local taxation.
Cuban soil produces three to five
crops of vegetables year.
Cotton plants grow fifteen feet high
in Cuba.
Cuba rainy season is from May to
October. Her dry time covers the rest
of the year.
The average Cuban is short and
sparely built.
The Cuban gentleman dresses in
linen, and creases his trousers at the
sides.
The Cuban holds up his trousers
with belt.
The Cuban woman is a beauty and
marries at 10, at 30 is a portly matron,
and at 40 is old.
The Cuban business man gives only
four hours day to business sleeps
from noon to 2 p. m, and spends the
other eighteen hours in eating, resting
and social pleasure
The Cuban pet word is "Manana"-
tomorrow.
Cuban ladies smoke long and strong
cigars.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-09

Cats, birds and dogs are American
household favorites.
In the United States-well, hardly!
Free schools and education universal
in the United States.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-09
nm TN Bhfs Sold and guaranteed by all drug
baS@ JH@HJ gists to CUE r. Tobacco Habit.


Before starting to any point in the great west
st will save you time and money to secure re"
liable information about RoUTs and RATES
from an authorized passenger agent This Will
always insure you the best RATE and shortest
Rour with fewer changes transfers and lay
overs Address any agent OF the southern
Railway or write to JOHN LAMAR MEEK,
Travelling Passenger Agent Southern Railway
Knoxville Tennessee e. 71S-t
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-09
American ladies' don't
AMERICAN CONTRASTS.

The State of Massachusetts is one
fourth larger.
Albany has about the same number.
In the United States the majority
rules, with occasional exceptions.
The annual public revenue Of New
York City is forty-nine times as large.
The native Americans are rapidly
multiplying and expanding their
"sphere of influence"
The United States contains no vol
cano of importance.
There are four seasons and forty diff
ferent kinds Of weather in the United
States.
In the United States it is often neces-
sary to shut and lock doors.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-09

Your friends may smile
But that tired feeling
Means danger. 1t
Indicates impoverished
And impure blood.
This condition may
Lead to serious illness.
1t should be promptly
Overcome by taking
Hoods SarsapariIla,
Which purifes and
Enriches the blood,
Strengthens the nerves,
Tones the stomach,
Creates an appetite,
And builds up,
Energies and vitalizes
The whole system.
Be sure to get
Only Hoods.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-09

Total area Philippines, IA, 900 square
miles.
Total population, 100000.
Manila's population, 100000.
Manila is lighted with kerosene
lamps.
The Chinese are the bankers and
shop-keerers of Manila.
The working people of Manila live in
rude straw huts.
The ladies of Luzon wear no hats or
bonnets.
The men of Manila wear white shirts
outside white trousers, and black
derby for full street costume.
There are only 1873 miles of railroad
in the Philippines-one mile to every
10000 people.
In the Philippines, 100000 people
speak thirty distinct languages, none
Of them English.
Ten per cent of the Filipinos are
polygamists, per cent are Mohamme
dams, and 2 per cent are believed to b.
cannibals.
A Filipino man never proposes mar
riage to the girl herself, but always t.
her mother or father-and he pay
them price for her.
Philippine business hours are 8 to
a. m, to 12 p. m, the middle of tn
day being reserved for sleep.
The Filipino clergyman charges a
high marriage fee as he thinks th
bridegroom can stand. There is n
fixed charge for wedding ceremonies
As consequence, many Filipino
marry without religious ceremony, $
as to escape extortion.
Game roosters and snakes are I'll
family pets of the Filipinos.
Women smoke as freely as the me
in the Philippines.
No free schools in the Philippines
lilliteracy general.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-09

KEEP your blood pure and your
~ stomach and digestive organs in n
healthy condition by taking Hoods
Sarsaparilla and you will be WELL.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-09

tener than every three years. 1t is speci-
fically set forth that the four mile law
is not to be effected in anyway by this
bill.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-09

Little hope is entertained of the re-
covery of Queen Marie Henriette of
Belgium.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-03-09
PORTO RICAN FACTS,


Area of Porto Rico, 3,668 square
miles.
Temperature varies only 6 degrees
the year round.
Total population, 806, 900.
Seven out Of eight Porto Ricans can
not read and write.
Laborers' wages are paid in bananas,
Fifty bananas is d days wages, and
bananas grow wild.
Porto Rican children run about
naked until they are 12 years old
Coffee grows without much attention
in Porto Rico.
Cock fighting is the best loved sport
of all Porto Ricans.