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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-10-25
THE GERMAN SUGAR CROP
FULL REPORT FOR THE ENDING
YEAR.
Tonnage of Bects Smaller, But quail
ity Extraordinarily at a Standstill.
Prices Were Satisfactory.

United States Consul Henry w.
Diedrich at Magdehurg writing to the
State Department under date of August
81, says:
Today the German beet-sugar season
ends and the campaign of 1S9S-99 will
soon have passed into history The
official report of the year just closing
was published a few days ago, and it
shows upon the whole, results that are
quite satisfactory. True, there was
some decrease of production in the SUI
gar fields, but there was no material
decrease in the final results. The good
prices realized for raw sugar during
the last months, which reached their
high-water mark during the month Of
August a lips marks per 80 Kilograms
(2.43 cents per pound), more than COM
pensated for the low prices ruling ear
ler in the season.
A few years ago, it was generally
supposed and feared that the area of
land devoted to the cultivation of the
sugar beet in Germany would keep on
increasing from year to year. but there
has been no development to speak of
in that direction. The acreage of the
year 1899, which is to supply the beet
material for the new campaign-1S99-
190O-now to begin, shows only the very
slight increase of OBS per cent over last
year 1t is therefore safe to say that
the German beet-sugar industry has
come to standstill, as may be seen
from the following table of the areas
cultivated:
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-10-25
Hawaiian
6. EectFic
Company.

7Ghe cleanest, brightest safest and really
~ the long run, the cheapest and best light
GSr Use In the family residence, is the incsn-
A7qsant electric light. Safe; nothing could
as safer. A few days ago prominent gen
S5suasn Of Honolulu came rushing down to
SAs eface Of the Electric Company and said:
'Itve me figures for wiring my house, and
wAnS II done at once; no more lamps for me.
aaEs night lamp tipped over and it came
90 rear setting fire to the house and burning
y Geildren and take no more risks"
This 10 the sentiment of quite number in
SGs past few weeks, who have ordered their
q SEsas fitted with the perfect light.
FHxS think it over and make up your mind
Sh7s you want the best and safest light; send
Gshs Hawaiian Electric Company and tell
Asgp what you waLs.
Gl7.sShEve a complete stock Of everything in
N~a line and have just received lot of the
sSFY 5EFeEt designs In chandeliers
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-10-25
TRY THIS IF TROUBLED WITH
RHEUMATISM.

Our little boy was afflicted with rheu-
matism in his knee; and at times unable
to put his foot to the floor. We tried in
vain, everything we could hear of that
we thought would help him. We almost
gave up in despair, when some one ad-
vised us to try Chamberlain's Pain
Balm. We did so, and the first bottle
gave so much relief that we got a Sec
ond one, and, to our surprise, it cured
him sound and well-J. T. BAYS, Pas
tor Christian Church, Neodesha, Kan.
For sale by all dealers and druggists.
Benson, Smith e Company, general
agents, Hawaiian Islands.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-10-25
WATCHING FOR DEsERTERs

Major Mills, Sixth Artillery, keeps a
provost guard about the streets nearly
every day. 1t is explained that a num-
Der of men are hiding out in anticipa-
ton of getting to Manila by the next
transport, and the guards are looking
for them. Besides those on the list as
suspects" every soldier with a bundle
of any kind is questioned.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-10-25

Note Heads, Bill Heads, Statements
and Fine Commercial Printing at the
Star Office.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-10-25
HAWAII Is WELCOMED.

A telegram has been received express
ing the hearty welcome of the United
States to Hawaii in the Paris EXPOSE
ton. When the message was sent there
had not been a conference of officials
and no specific place had been assigned
this country, but the definite news will
probably arrive tomorrow.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-10-25
WORCESTERSHIRE COLD
Notice!
ChanSeinSaiIinSof
Str. "Kinau"
On and after October 18th,
next, the Steamer KINAU
will sail from Honolulu on
Tuesdays at l p. m. for
Kaunakakai,
Lahaina,
Maalaea Bay
Kihei,
Makena,
Kawaihae,
Mahukona,
Laupahoehoe,
and Hilo.

Returning, will sail from Hi
10 on Fridays at 2 p. m. for
above named ports, arriving at
Honolulu on Saturdays.
Passengers and freight will
be taken for Makena, MANU-
kona, Kawaihae, Hilo, Haka-
lau, Honomu, Papaikou and
Pepeekeo.
Passengers and Packages Only
will be taken for Kaunahakai,
Lahaina, Maalaea Bay, Kihei
and Laupahoehoe.
Honolulu, Oct. 6, 1899.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-10-25
Debility
Neuralgia, BiIiOusness.

When the nerves are weak there is
no telling what may happen. You are
tired all the time, depressed, restless,
and suffer greatly with headache, back
ache, neuralgia, and general discom-
fort. But there is a cure, as Mr.. j.
Elliott, of West Perth, w. A., well
knows. lie sends us his portrait, and
says
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-10-25

The crop of beetS grown amounted to
II, l44, 291.4 metric tons (of 2,204.6 pounds)
in 1898, which was 1,553, 6914 metric tons
less than the year before. As the Ger
man farmer calls II metric tons per
acre fair average crop, he was not so
well pleased, as he averaged only liz
tons. But while the quantity did not
come up to the expectations, the quail
ty of the beets was superior to that of
the preceding year. The German beet
had never before been so sweet; its
sugar contents amounted to 1886 per
cent. The result was that almost as
much sugar was produced in 4O2 fac
tories from this short crop of beets as
was ever produced before. viz, 1923, OPS
metric tons, which is /. 7O5 metric tons
OF raw sugar per acre.
The German farmer received, on the
average, 81 per metric ton for his beets.
and the German sugar manufacturer
on the average, $49.50 per ton for his
raw sugar.
1t would be very interesting to~know
Just what are the profits of the owners
of, and the stockholders in, the sugar
factories; but it is impossible to gather
any reliable data on this subject All
private companies and close corpora
tons, of course, publish no report of
any kind; all regular stock companies.
however, are compelled by law to pub
fish, at certain periods, a statement of
their business.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-01-24
SUNRISE FROM Pixies PEAK.
h "Roof of h Continent"
by an Amateur.

The picture of a sunrise from the top
of Pixies Peak, or, as it has been called,
aathe roof of the continent" which is
reproducedin the half-tone supplement,
is regarded by photographers as one of
the most remarkable negatives ever Sc
cured. Mr.. F. P. Stevens, who is not
only one of the most enthusiastic but
n of the most successful amateurs in
the country, says the Chicago Tribune,
is a resident of Colorado Springs, atthe'
base of Pixies Peak. For many years
photographers, both professional and
amateur, have tried to catch a sunrise
in their cameras from the top OF. the
grim sentinel of the Rockies" Mr..
Stevens spent many nights on the peak
at an elevation of over $4,000 feet dur
ing several successive years, only to
meet with failure. Last year, however,
he took a bundle of blankets with him
and determined to camp there until the
conditions were such that he could i'm
prison the marvellous scene in his
camera box. AT the end of two weeks
he succeeded. Mr.. Stevens has re-
ceived letters Of congratulations from
scientists and societies all over the
world. The cloud effect beneath the
peak is n of the most remarkable
features of the picture.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-01-24
FAIR STATISTICS.
Taken from the Report of the secre-
tary at the Meeting of the state
Agricultural Society.

I'm his annual report at the meeting
in Des Moines of the State Agricultural
society the secretary says. among other
things:
The county and district fairs OF the state
for the year 1898 make a very good show
ing. The number of fairs held was 96. being
IA less han held in 1897 Those declared
off were mostly in the western portion of
the state. the Omaha exposition being the
cause In nearly every case. and they will
all come TO the front again In 1893.
The change in the law wherein the state
returns 40 per cent. of the premiums paid
out by the societies. not exceeding 5000. has
been generally satisfactory: In a few in
stances the amount paid by the state has
not reached the limit. The reports how an
increase in the premiums offered on stock
and agricultural products. Out of the aS
fairs held, 90 have completed their reports
and received their state appropriation The
average receipts are s2.699; average pre-
miums paid. including speed. $l,S75: aver
age amount paid in premiums on stock and
agricultural products. $674 SO. which is an
excellent showing. and will expect TO see It
increased in 1899.
The crops of 1898, as compared with 1885,,
are very much greater. The winter wheat
of 1898 exceeds that of 1897. 1.497. 4G2 bushelA;
spring wheat. 6, 2l0.fh2 bushels; corn, 4e,76a,-
100 bushels: oats. 7.G44, 1871 bushels; potatoes.
2.466, 492 bushels. The farm value
of the corn crop of 1887 on December ! of
that year was II cents per busheli amount.
$40. 706. S65 so. The estimated farm value OF
the crop of 1898, on December |. was 70 centa
per bushe,. $66. 5l9, 415. n difference of $25.-
S12, 600 in favor of 1928. and the price of corn
is steadily advancing. The crops that fall
oelow the 1897 yield were rye, l19. 1914 BUSH
els: barley. 1885: fax. III, 996: piairte hay.
2l9. Cos tons The estimated value of crops
for 1897 was SILL .0s4. 0Ga; for 1898. $lS7. ASS. S76:
1898 greater than 1887. SAG. XII. SU7.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-01-24
QUAY STILL SHORT.
Fourth Ballot Taken by joint Session
of Pennsylvania Legislature
Balloting in Delaware.

Harrisburg, Pa, Jan. 23.-The fourth
ballot in Joint session for United States
senator was taken Saturday and result
ed as follows: Quay, So; jerks, Al;
Dalzell, IL: Irwin, 8; Stewart, 9; Huff,
3; c. w. Stone, 5; Tubbs, 8; Grow, 1;
Markell, /. Necessary to choice, 81.
Paired, liz. Absent without pairs, Z.
No election.
The only change in the vote OF Friday
was Representative Martin, OF Mercer,
who changed from Tubbs to Dalzell.
The assembly adjourned until Monday.
Dover, Del, Jan. 23.-The eighth bal
lot for United States senator was taken
by the Delaware legislature in joint ses-
sion Saturday, resulting: George Gray
J (dem.), Is; j. Edward .Addicks (rep.),
is; Henry A. Dupont (rep.), 10; Francis
| G. Dupont (rep.), i; William S. Hilles
| (rep.), /; John B. Pennington (dem.),
2; l.. Irving Handle (dem.), (. Absent,
6. The joint assembly then adjourned
until Monday.
Lincoln, Neb., Jan. 23.-The fourth
joint ballot for senator resulted: Al
len, 81 Gloss of p; Hayward, 80 Qoss OF
~; Webster, 10; Thompson, z; Lam
bertson, 2; Field Adams, 2; Weston, 2;
Hinshaw, 2; Reese, 2; Foss, 2; scatter
ing, 5. Necessary to choice, SO. Habeas
corpus proceedings were begun Satur
day to release County Judge Skipton
ordered imprisoned Friday by the
house for contempt in refusing to
| bring in the ballots in a contest case.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-01-24
BIRDS SEEN IN GREENLAND.
A Member of the Peary Expeditions
Tells Of Curious Feath-
cred Bipeds.

AT a meeting of the Linnaean society
held recently in the library Of the
American museum of natural history
a paper was read by j. D. Higgins. en-
titled Notes on Birds Observed in
Greenland with the Polar Expeditions
Of 1867" Mr.. Higgins, who is an as
sistant taxidermist in the museum, ac-
%companied. Lieut.. Peary on his expe-
ditions and made exhaustive notes upon
the bird life observed.
He began his paper by explaining
that the majority of the birds of Green
land were water fowl. Aside from the
gyrfalcon and the raven, he collected
but three varieties of land birds-the
snow bunting and two closely allied
species. Many of the water birds were
very bold, and would approach within
gunshot if some bright object was
waved in the air. Numbers flew about
the ship. seemingly inspired with cu-
riosity.
Large quantities of these creatures
are eaten by the Eskimos, and count
less bones are scattered about the vil-
lagos. Some of the gulls take their
young to the water as soon as they
leayet the egg. Numbers of these young.
sters were seen, apparently at perfect
ease while a heavy sea was running.
Mr.. Higgins described the putin,
which sheds it's bill at regular inter
walls, having a different bill for every
season of the year.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-01-24
CONCESSIONS ARE MADE.
Outlook Good for satisfactory Set
Element of Wage Scale between
Miners md Operators.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Jan. 23.-Concessions
are being made by the representatives
of the coal miners and operators on the
joint scale committee, and the outlook
for a satisfactory settlement of the
question is more promising than at
any time since the opening Of the inter-
state convention.
The miners have gained a partial VIC
tory in securing a favorable considera-
ton of the e%ight-hour work day clause
in the new agreement. A fight is being
made by the operators for a double
standard, while the miners insist on the
run-of-mine system and the abolition of
screens.
The demand of the miners for an ad.
vance equivalent to ten cents a ton un-
der the present screen system may be
modified somewhat. The operators de-
mands for a reduction of ten cents a
| ton will not be considered at all by the
diggers.
The interstate convention met Satur-
day, and as the joint scale committee was
not ready to report adjourned without
~transacting any business.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-01-24
WANT NEW LAWS.
veterinarians Seek Legislation IN
iowa Granting Recognition
of Their Profession,

The State Veterinarians association
met in annual session in Des MONIES.
In discussing the question OF sanitation
the members were unanimous IN their
demands for such state recognition OF
their profession that every veterinarian
will be compelled 10 hold q state license.
They want legislation empowering
them to declare quarantine in cases OF
hog cholera, glnnders and other con-
tagious diseases among animals.
The veterinarians also want con-
gress in passing the army reorganiza-
ton bill to provide that the army vet
erinarians shall have the rank OF sec
ond lieutenants. prs. w. 3. Miles, OF
Ames; S. S.. Whitbeck, of DEBORAH, and
James Parslow, of Marshalltown, We're
appointed TO draft a memorial to con-
gress on this subject.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-01-24
4 peaceful ADJUSTMENT
The Difficulty with Germany Over
Samoa Not Likely to Pro-
woke a Conflict.
GERMAN AMBASSADOR CALLS ON HAY.
Presents Dispatches from His Cow
ernment Which, 1t Is Thought,
Will Lay the Foundation for the
Reputation of the Acts of Her Con-
sui at Apia.

Washington, Jan. 23.-The German
ambassador, DR., Won lIolleben, called
on Secretary Hay at the state depart
ment Saturday and presented two i'm
portant dispatches from the German
government relating TO the critical con
dition of affairs in Samoa. Following
this an extended conference was held
between Nh. Hay and the ambassador,
and then between Mr.. Hay and the Brit
ish ambassador, Sir Julian Pauncefote.
The dispatches communicated by the.
German ambassador dealt not only
with the question of policy involved,
but are understood to have presented in
detail the facts of the recent collision
in Samoa as viewed from the German
standpoint. They differ in many essen
tial particulars from the statements
made heretofore. 1t was stated after
the several conferences by a diplomatic
official high in authority that the latest
aspects of the case were such as to make
a peaceful adjustment possible and
even probable. A strong impression
prevails in diplomatic quarters that
Germany would repudiate the action of
her consul in Samoa, if, indeed, she has
not already laid the foundation for this
line of action. 1t was stated positively
In authoritative quarters that the Unit.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-01-24
EXEMPT FROM x
Several Points of the Law Relating to
soidiers' aud sailors
Decided by Attorney General.

Acknowledgement Remley has decid-
ed several pointsi in connection withthe
law relating to exemptions enjoyed by
soldiers and soldiers widows. lie has
announced his opinion 10 the auditor
If state as follows:
Widows OF union soldiers are entitled to
$500 exemption without regard to thelr
financial standing or circumstances.
This exemption becomes operative with
the assessment of 1883. and does not apply
10 the assessments of 1897 and 1893. The
former exception of $500 applies to those
years.
A union soldier in order to be entitled to
the $500 exemption on his homestead must
be unable 10 perform manual labor and
must be dependent thereupon for the sup
mort of himself and family. If he has out
side income sufficient TO support himself
and family he is not entitled to the home
stead exemption ever II incapacitated FOR
manual labor. II he has other real estate
not a homestead worth $500 he is not ex-
ampt. even If Unable to do manual labor.
If his homestead is worth more than $500
the balance should be assessed against
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-01-24
STATE NEWS.
IOWA EDITORS.
Programme for the Annua Meetini
in Eagle Grove of the Upper Dee
MOines Association, \

The following subjects will be Dis
cussed at the seventeenth annual meet
ing on February l6 and II, in Eagle
drove, Of the Upper Des Moines Edi-
torlal association:
What About the Delinquent Subscrib-
er?" Paper by e N. Bailey. of the Britt
Tribune. 80
Is a Ladies or Farm Department De-
slrable in a County Weekly?" Paper by
Joseph S. Trigg. of the Rockford Regis
ter.
Can a Partisan Newspaper Be Honest,
or Is the Independent Paper the ONLY Re-
liable Paper2" Paper by John Brennon. of
the sioux City Northwestern Catholic.
Is the Advertising Agent an Aid TO the
Country Press?" Paper by E. D. Chassel,
of the lie Mars Sentinel.
What Is News, and How Should 1t Be
Fold? Paper by Barnard Murphy. of the
Vinton Eagle.
The Value of Country Correspondence
to the Weekly Newspaper" Paper by
Fred Il. Wolf, of the Primghar (O'Brien
county, Bell.
The journalist as a Reformer." Pa.
perby Miss Minna L. Murray, of the Nashua
Reporter.
What | Know About Advertising" Pa
per by Mr. Il. l.. Tiede, one of the largest
merchandise advertisers (outside bf a city,
in the state. Belmond. Ia
A question box will be put into ac-
ton at the first meeting on the 10th,
and any who desire can drop in such
questions relating to matters of inter
est as they choose.
DR.. Willis, of Chicago. will deliver
a lecture before the Equality club. at
which the members and their ladies will
receive complimentary seats.
A banquet will be rendered the as
ISOLATION after The lecture by the bust
ness men of Eagle Grove.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-01-24
Soldiers Must Be swimmer..

In the Dutch army a man must be
able to swim as well as to fight. More
over, if he is in the cavalry he must have
a horse which will take a river as easily
as a hunter takes a fence. Swimming
maneuyeps are part of the regular drill
there. Collapsible canvas boats,
manned by a few oarsmen, lead the
horses SO that they do not attempt to
land OH stone quays and other difficult
points. The men swim across with
their horses and on them. They do it
in swimming costume and in all the ac-
coutrements of war. There are few
nautical emergencies for which the
Dutch army is not prepared. Some OF
the officers have even reached a de-
gree of proficiency that not only their
horses and kit cross the river with
them, but their pet dogs sit upon their
shoulders and are borne over, almost
without wetting.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-01-24
SECURE QUARTERS.
Arrangements Going on for the Meet
Ing of Eagan Court-MartiaI
Next Wednesday.

Washington. Jan. 22.-Quarters have
been secured at the Ebbit house for the
general court-martial appointed for the
trial of Commissary Gen. Eagan, and it
is expected thatit will begin its sessions
there next Wednesday morning at ten
o'clock in accordance with the order
converting the court. The question as
to whether the sessions of the court
shall be open or secret lies entirely with
the court itself. The almost universal
rule in such cases is for open sessions,
and it is confidently expected that there
will be no exception in the Eagan court
martial.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-01-24
PAUL JONES WAS LOST.
Much of the wreckage and Effect
of Those on Board Has Been
Picked Up.

New Orleans, Jan. 23.-Advices reach
ing the city leave no further doubt as
to the loss of the Inflated yacht Paul
Jones. Much of the wreckage and eff
fects of the boat and those on board
have been picked up by the lugger
George, Capt. John Gibbs, and Mr.. II.
S. Leavy, a prominent citizen OF the
lower coast, who was in the city Sat
urday, has seen and inspected the arti-
cles found, some of which were brought
to the city. A pillow cushion and one
Of Miss Taggart's handkerchiefs, in adj
dition to that lady's bunch of keys, have
been recovered. Parties are now hunt
ing for the bodies of the unfortunate
yachting party, and the belief isl ex-
pressed that some of them will be re-
covered.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-01-24
PROTECTING A R
Capt. Capron's Way of Managing
the Soldiers Under Him
in Cuba

One morning on Misery hill 1 wit
messed sample of Capt. Capron's meth
DDS with his men, says a writer in the
New York Sun. 1t is a time-honored
custom in the regular army to give a
rookie, or new recruit, much more than
his fair share of fatigue duty. The
regulations protect each man, but it
takes the recruit some time to learn
his rights. On the morning in ques-
ton Capron's men had received orders
to build their intrenchments higher. A
corporal had put a lone private at work
carrying gunnysacks of sand and pill
ing them along the battery trenches.
The poor fellow staggered back and
forth with the heavy bags, fairly drip
ping with perspiration. The other men
of the battery were scattered about in
the shade of the trees, taking their
ease. Capt. Capron emerged from his
tent, and with a grim smile surveyed
the scene. Then he shouted:
"You, sir! Come here, sir"
The rookie marched up, sack on back.
Ashe said himself, "he was scared stiff"
Capron looked him over sternly:
drop that sack, Sir"
The recruit dropped it as if it had
been red hot.
Stand at attention, sir"
The order was obeyed with evident
apprehension as to what was coming
next.
Don't you know your rights, sir
Because you are a willing horse they
are working you to death. One man,
sir, doesn't do all the work of a battery.
The first sergeant will instruct you,
That will do, sir!"
By the time Capron had completed
his reprimand and reentered his tent
a dozen privates had carried a sack each
to the trenches and the rockies morn.
ing task had been completed in about
three minutes.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-01-24
A
california Dry Dock Company Not
Likely to Allow the Government
to Seize Mission Rock.

San Francisco, Jan. 23.-There is like
ly to be a struggle in the courts before
Mission Rock, a small island in the
bay, is relinquished to the government
by the California Dry Dock company,
which claims the property under a state
title. President Mckinley has set aside
the island as a naval reservation and it
will be seized in the name of the United
States. The right to do SO will be dis.
puted by the dock company, which has
been in possession for many years and
has expended nearly half a million dol
lars on the island.