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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-03-19
IN LUCK.

The misstatements with regard to
the Chinatown fire which are appear
ing in the japanese press might have
caused us considerable trouble if they
had occurred before annexation. They
would assuredly have been used as
lever for demanding concessions which
We would have been in no position to
refuse, for Japan could then have en-
forced any demand by naval demon
stration. Indeed, we came dangerously
near being swallowed up five or six
years ago.
But all this is changed now. Instead
of being a weak power, which was
anybody's meat, we are a portion of
the United States, and any questions
which involve international discussion
will be settled in Washington, and it is
as little good now, sending a man of
war here, as it would be to San Fran
cisco or New York.
There can be no doubt that had we
remained as we We're, we would never
have got through with our stamping
out of the plague as we have done,
but would have found ourselves ham
pered by no end of complications. We
should certainly have had trouble with
China, for the Chinese Consul hare was
disposed to resent our measures. China
does not pursue much of a foreign pol
icy, but we were just the sort of prey
that could have been made something
of.
The danger from the East was always
a possible one before annexation. 1t
was ever an open question whether we
should become an outwork of Anglo
Saxon civilization, or a menace to it in
the hands of Asiatics. We have gained
by the act of annexation, undoubtedly,
but the cause of western civilization
has also gained, and will show how i'm
portant and far-reaching was the pol
icy which carried us within the pale
of the great republic, and settled our
status forever.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-03-19

That the Mango Maru carried plague
from here to the coast does not seem
tenable proposition. The laborers
which the vessel brought here from
Japan were landed on Quarantine ISL
and and passed their full probationary
period without any cases developing.
When this period was completed the
people went to various plantations and
no cases of plague have been reported.
1t is quite probable, however, that the
vessel had the germs of plague in her
cargo. 1t is no use blaming this port
for sins which it did not commit, and
reminds one somewhat forcibly of the
fable of the wolf and the lamb. The
west coast had better look well after
freight from the Orient, we have to be
most careful here.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-03-19
MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1900.

The view expressed in The Star that
in making appropriations it would be
wiser to make them for one year in
stead of for two, has commended itself
TO many of the conservative thinkers in
the city, and will certainly commend it.
self to the people on the other islands,
who are not represented in the Council
in any way, and are dependent upon
the vote of body which is chosen en-
tirely from people of Honolulu. Exact
ly how much discussion upon details
there will be the Council is not clear,
until the committee on rules has re-
ported. But under the circumstances
the modest and moderate course is the
better and will be appreciated as more
satisfactory.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-03-19

integrate as rapidly as they thought.
The reverses which the British arms
met have been really an advantage to
the nation. They have called out the
patriotism of the people, and have unit
ed discordant elements into one harmo-
NOUS whole, India has shown that she
believes her safety lies in British rule,
and the colonies have shown their in
terest in imperial affairs,
The Dowager Empress Of China, who
a few weeks ago, was thinking that
Great Britain would no longer have to
be reckoned with, will doubtless change
her opinion, and this will doubtless
make change in Chinese policy. The
Japanese policy is evidently on the side
of Britain as against Russia.
The upshot of the war in South At
RIGA will be a Strengthening rather than
a weakening of British power That
the generals made mistakes at the out
set may be granted, but the bravery OF
the troops cannot be denied, the ma
terial was there, to be properly used.
The army will be entirely remodled, and
the best of modern weapons obtained,
while the old lumber of the war office
in London will be got rid of, and prac-
teal and experienced men will take the
place of the fossils that now occupy
positions there. At the end of the war
the British Nation will be able to take
the motto, "Resurgam."
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-03-19
ON CLEANLINESS.

Attention is called to some of the
underground cellars on King street.
The gratings admit all kinds, of sweep
ings, and the places are liable to become
centers and hotbeds of disease DR..
Maxwell points out that many of them
are filed with rotting and fostering
organic matters which evolve most
unpleasant effluvia, and are the home
of countless microbes, not of plague,
necessarily, but of typhoid, diphtheria
and equally unpleasant and dangerous
diseases.
1t is not all the gratings that are in
such condition; few are properly kept,
but large number are not This is
another direction to which attention
must be given as soon as the main
plague fight is over. Constant vigilance
in the way of cleansing the city and
keeping it in good sanitary condition
must be exercised. It is only in this
way that we can hope to reduce our
death rate to proper proportions.
With the many advantages we have
our health conditions ought to be ideal,
that they are not ideal is our own fault.
We have been severely punished for our
carelessness and wilful neglect of hy-
gienic rules. An enormous sum of
money has been expended directly and
there has been heavy loss indirectly. If
we will only take warning, the punish
ment may prove blessing to us, but
we must remember that our future i'm
munity from disease depends upon our
selves.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-03-19
FRUITS OF SUCCESS.

The policy Of the Ameer of Afghanis-
tan has been announced as anti-Rus-
sian. This will settle the question of a
movement upon Herat, for with At
ghanistan against her, Russia could
never hope to make any Roadway to-
wards India. The statement of the
Amer is strong when he says, Eng
lands troubles are always my troubles,
their strength is my strength and her
weakness, my weakness. England must
always remember that I am ready to
fight for her on land, either here or in
India"
Those who have been prophesying the
downfall of the British Empire will now
begin to see that it is not likely to dis
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-03-19
IT
KILLS
GERMS

Put up in all sizes. Trial
bottle, 25 cents, which will
make a pail of the most efec-
tive Disinfectant.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-11-14
Wanted q Job os Boss.

4 boy Of about IA, with we'll worn
clothes and face in which timidity
and determination struggled for the
mastery, entered the Office Of a ship
ping house on Front street one day last
week, approached the desk Of him
whose appearance spoke the control Of
the establishment and. catching his
eye, said:
do you want boss, mister?"
What" exclaimed the proprietor.
surprised out Of his self control
81 want to know If you want boss,
sir"
81 don't understand you. What do
you mean"
well, sir, I've been looking for
something to do for three weeks now,
and nobody wants a boy. so today
thought I'd see If somebody didn't
want boss. I'd like to be boss"
We'll, we'll! That's not bad. Are
you willing to work up to the job? Il
took me 25 years to get It,
Deed am. sir. If you'll give me
the chaDce."
Today an earnest boy in jumper and
overalls is struggling with bundles and
packing cases in the shipping room Of
the concern. he intends to be boss Of
the establishment before his side
whiskers. which have not yet sprout-
ed, are as gray as those Of the present
incumbent
And the chances, with his energy and
will, are In his favor.-New York
Times.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-11-14
HOW TURKS EAT.
They Use No Tables, Chairs, Knives,
Forks or Plates.

They Use No Tables, Cnafrs, holFeS'
Forks or Plates.
The Turks use no tables in their
homes, and chairs are unknown, says
London Answers. Instead there is a
huge wooden frame built in the middle
Of the room, about IS inches high. and
when the family assemblies to dine
cushions are brought, placed upon the
frame. and on these the members seat
themselves. tailor fashion, forming
circle around a large tray which occu-
pies the center.
The tray is very large wooden,
plated or silver affair, according to the
social and financial condition Of the
family, and thereon is deposited q ca
pacious bowl About it are ranged
saucers Of sliced cheese, anchoyies, ca
Ware and sweetmeats Of all sorts. In
terspersed with these are goblets Of
sherbct, pieces Of hot unleavened bread
and q number of lockwood spoons.
with which to drink the soup.
Knives, forks and plates do not fig
ure in the service, but each one has
napkin spread upon his knees, and ev-
cry one, armed with spoon, helps
himself.
When this is consumed, the bowl Is
borne away, and another great dish
takes it's place. This time it is con-
glomeration Of substantials, all stewed
up together. such as mutton, game or
poultry. The mess has been divided
by the cook into small portions, which
are dipped up with the aid of spoon
or with the fingers.
For the host to fish out Of the mess
wing or leg Of fowl and present 1t to
a guest is considered a great compli-
ment, and :'or Turk of high degree to
roll a morse! between his fingers and
then put it into the mouth Of visitor
is looked upon as the height Of favor
and good manners.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-11-14
Down With e. Parachute.

So"AOS OC#u "AI0 z EaGdC0otSs
Coming down from the clouds in a
parachute is like q Dream" said cir.
Gus balloon artist. Ever dream Of
falling from high place? You come
down, alight quietly and awake, and
you're not hurt. Well, that's the para
chute drop over again. No; there Is no
danger. \ parachute can be guided
readily on the down trip, but you can't
steer a balloon. To guide a parachute
out Of harms way practiced hand
can tilt it one way or the other, spill
out air and thus work it to where you
want to land or to avoid water. trees,
chimneys or church spires.
Circus ascensions are generally
made in the evening. When the sun
goes down. the wind goes down. The
balloon then shoots into the air, and
the parachute drops back on the circus
lot or not far away.
"a balloon is made Of cent muslin
and weighs about 500 pounds. a para
chute is made of cent muslin. The
rope that secures the parachute is cut
with q knife. The aeronaut drops
fully 100 feet before the parachute be-
gins to fill. 1t must fill if you're up
high enough. Invariably the fall Is
head first. When the parachute be-
gins to fill, the descent is less rapid,
and finally when the parachute has
finally filled it bulges out with pop.
Then the aeronaut climbs on to his ira
peze and guides the parachute to safe
landing. In seven cases out Of ten you
can land back on the lot where you
started from."-New York News.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-11-14
NeasurinE Medicines.

a teaspoonful is just one dram; g
dessertspoonful, two drains; table
spoonful. four drains.
In mixing or administering drugs Of
any sort quantities should be carefully
measured in medicine glass. for then
one may be quite sure Of the amount
given, which is quite impossible to be
If one uses spoons. for these vary In
size according to fashion.
When measuring medicine, it Is best
to stand the glass on the table, for if
one holds it In the hand one may easily
hold it crookedly. and thus inadvert-
emily pour out larger or smaller
amount than is prescribed by the doc
tor. In some cases errors Of thts kind
might be mischievous IN effect.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-11-14
MADE HER FORTUNE.
Boarding House Steaks That Grew
Tender Under a Four Ton Hammer.

Boarding House Steaks That Grew
Tender Under a Four Ton Hammer.
Speaking Of luck" said reminis-
cent man, reminds me Of how fortune
came to a boarding house keeper IN q
mill town where l once lived. There
came to the house when he first struck
the town a new millhand. This board
er seemed at first just like any other
young man with a good appetite, out
of whom the profit to be made was
likely to be small, but 1t was speedily
discovered that he was 4 man Of abil-
ity and promise, who was likely to get
on at the mill He made great prog
reSs at the works. 1t wasn't long be-
fore he was at the head Of the section
Of the forge department there, the boss,
in fact, of the four ton hammers.
LAS far as he was concerned the only
thing that marred his happiness was
the toughneSS of the steaks they had
at the boarding house. and that they
were tough nobody could deny. But
he was equal to the occasion there as
he had proved himself to be at the
mill.
Madam he said one day to the
landlady, IL you will let me take the
steaks you buy before you cook them
will make them just as tender as can
be without any cost to you whatso-
ever
''Now, he had paid his board regular
ly, and he was at that moment virtual
" the star boarder The iandiady
handed him the next morning without
hesitation the bundle Of steaks just as
it came from the butcher. and the ham,
mer boss just took 'em over to the mill,
this being before the regular starting
time in the morning, and, adjusting
one Of the four ton hammers to about
the right gauge, started it up and ran
the steaks couple Of times under the
hammer.
Good? Why, they were just simply
beautiful. and every morning after that
the genial hammer boss used to run
across to the mill before breakfast and
quietly, without the knowledge of any
one, run the landlady's steaks back
and forth once under the four ton ham,
mer. The fame Of the landlady's ten
der steaks grew rapidly. as did also,
naturally, the number Of her boarders.
And so she accumulated wealth. New
York Sun
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-11-14
ALL HONOR TO PARSLEY.
Curious Folklore and History Con-
corning This Common Herb.

Curious Folklore ana AAskoTJ NoH-
cernins This Common Herb.
Some quaint ideas have lowered
around that familiar garden herb and
dish adorner, parsley. IN England,
Devonshire folk declare that parsley
must never be transplanted or great
evil will follow. Suffolk people say it
will not come up double unless sown
on Good Friday-a notion that expert
ments might surely soon have disprov-
ed-while ancient dwellers in Hamp-
shire steadfastly refuse to give any
parsley away. Ask them for roses, lilies,
fruit or rare vegetables. and basket
suls will be gladly bestowed on you,
but request few sprigs of parsley and
you will be told, with solemn shaking
Of heads, mo, we never pick parsley
for any one, unless it's paid for!'
The great historian Plutarch relates
an interesting anecdote on the subject
Of this herb. Timoieon was leading an
army against the Carthasinians. But
as he was ascending a hill from the
top Of which the enemy's camp and all
their vast forces would be in sight, he
met some mules laden with parsley,
and his men took it into their heads
that it was q bad omen because we
usually crown the sepulcher with pars-
ley, and thence comes the proverb with
regard to one that is dangerously Ill.
Such a one has need Of nothing but
parsley To deliver them from this
superstition and to remove the panic
Tlmoleon ordered the troops to halt,
and making 4 speech suitable to the
occasion. observed among other things
that crowns were brought them before
the victory and offered themselves Of
their own accord. For the Corinthians
from all antiquity have looked upon a
wreath Of parsley as sacred, crowning
the victors with it at the isthmian
games" The general then crowned
himself and all his officers with pars-
ley wreaths. and led his men to bat
tie, their fears conquered. the result
being q decisive victory. Chicago
Times Herald
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-11-14
DlssuADED FROM SUICIDE.
The Convincing Argument faFSoH
Led With Telling Effect.


can Arkansas country store keeper OF
NV acquaintance had bad attack of
melancholy about a year ago., said a
New Orleans drummer, "and attempted
TO commit suicide. He put pistol to
his head and pulled the trigger, but
the cartridge failed to explode, and be-
fore he could try it again the weapon
was taken away. However, he swore
he would do the deed the first chance
he got, and he was no doubt really Of
that intention when he was talked out
Of It by little itinerant preacher who
was q reformed gambler. The argu-
ment used by the parson was so pecul-
lar and ingenious that 1t made deep
impression on my mind. You know
you would be dead man. he said as
nearly as l can remember, If it WASH
for the fact that there was defective
cartridge under the hammer Of your re-
Yolssesr.~--HSt6w, defective cartridge is
very unusual thing he went on.
They calculate at the manufactcry
that there is possibly one to the quar-
ter million turned out. The chance Of
that bad cartridge being in the boxful
that you bought for your gun was not
over one to another quarter million,
the chance Of your getting hold Of it
when you loaded was exactly l to 90,
and the chance Of it being under the
hammer was l to 5. That makes the
total odds l to 50O,O55.'
cat that point the little preacher sud-
denly Strengthened up, his eyes flashed
fire, his chest expanded, and he shook
his forefnger under the storekeeper's
nose. You miserable sinner he roar.
ed, do you imagine for a minute that
the Lord would have given you that
kind Of odds and let you win out on
the play If he hadn't got some good
and special use for your life? Don't
let me ever hear Of you trying to block
him again"
'The would be suicide thought the
thing over and concluded that the par
son was right. His melancholy prompt
" disappeared, and the last time saw
him he was bubbling over with cheer
fulness. He believes firmly he Is
man Of destiny."-New Orleans Times
Democrat
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-11-14
The Picture and the Frame.

A we'll known artist used to tell a
good story concerning his first acade-
my picture. He was favored by many
visitors to see 1t, his frame maker
among the number. This good fellow
took his stand before the work and
seemed buried in profound admiration.
WELL" said the painter. what do
you think Of it, John?'
Think Of it, sir? Why, it's perfect.
You won't see one better, l know. Mr..
- has got one just like It."
"Whatw said the amazed artist "a
picture just like that:"
"Oh," replied the frame maker, Il
wasn't talking about pictures. was
speaking Of the frame. You may be-
liere me, sir. it's the frames as gets
'em in, and that is just beauty
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-11-14
A Dive Wanted.

Our consul in Birmingham says that
several years ago one Of the BARRIERS,
Of threadm king fame, told him that
the discoverer Of a fast black dye for
linen thread could command his own
price Examine the thread holding the
buttons in mems clothing. and you will
see that after q short time the black
disappears. and even new linen thread
has not sufficient depth Of color. 1t Is
impossible to find in the English shops
mems black cotton socks with tops at
all elastic. The fast black dye for cot
ton was the disco"erv of &C English
chemist. English hose manufacturers
would not at first buy his secret, but
the Germans did and built up trade
ell over the world New Yo;k Times.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-11-14
A Remarkable Railroad.

One Of the most remarkable railroads
n the United States IS that which runs
from Fabyan, at the foot Of Mount
Washington, to the summit-a distance
of 3.3S miles. The time required in
making the ascent IS one and one-half
hours, which is at the rate Of mile
In q minutes. The descent is made in
the same time. The fare is 81 for the
round trip, or at the rate Of GO cents
mile. No other road In the world
charges quite SO much and few run
trains at speed quite so slow. About
5000 passengers are carried annually.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-11-14
Four Good Smokes Cheap.

Gimme three nickel cigars" said
the man with the red necktie at the
restaurant counter He was quickly
supplied
Now gimme good Havana or Key
West cigar, about Is center"
He carefully lighted the Havana ci.
gar and tucked the nickel cigars in his
upper vest pocket
you smoke a Havana yourself and
keep the nickel cigars for your friends,
suppose?" said the dealer. with
sickly smile.
NO" said the man with the red
necktie; I've got better scheme than
that. / always smoke Is cent Ha-
vana or Key West cigar after dinner.
Then l smoke the nickel cigars after
ward. The nickel cigars taste exactly
like the Havana cigar, and thus get
the benefit Of four choice cigars that
ordinarily would cost me 60 cents for
80 cents.
Try it yourself" said the man with
the red necktie as be walked out.-Chi-
cago Tribune.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-11-14
Harris Lithia Water $685..

After long and varied experience
in the use of mineral waters from
many sources, both foreign and do
nestle, ! ain fully persuaded that the
Harris Lithia Water possesses efficacy
in the treatment OF Affections of The
Kidney and the Bladder unequalled
by any other Water of which I have
made trial
This opinion is based upon obser-
vation of its effects upon my patients
for the past three years, during which
time have prescribed it freely and
most uniformly with benefit in the
medical maladies above mentioned.
A. n. TALLEY, N. D.
Columbia, S. c., October 8, 1892.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-11-14
To Be Concise.

Young man." said the editor to the
budding journalist who brought him q
column story which could have been
told better in ten lines. when 4 man
discovers his house is ablaze he doesn't
20 to the window and tell the passers-
by that half an hour ago what threat
ened to be terrible confagration
broke out in the upper story Of the pa
latial mansion occupied by Mr.. .Iere-
miah Dickens. He simply rushes to
the front and shouts Fire! Be con-
else, young man."
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-11-14
LANDS FOR SALE.

The following lots or parcels of land
situated in the town of Foreston. Coun-
tv of Clarendon. and State of South
Carolina. are offered for sale:
Two lots or parcels of land each con-
tanning two acres. more or less.
Two lots or parcels of land each con-
tanning one half of one acre. more or
less.
One lot containing one acre, dnore or
less.
One lot containing one-fourth of one
acre, more or less.
On one of these lots is located 4 COM
modious store recently occupied by Mr..
John G. Land, and on another one IS Il
a small tenant building.
For terms and further particulars ap-
ply to JOSEPH f. RHAME,
TT Manning, S. G.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-11-14
nutunl Recosniticn.

BLESS my SOUL" explained tie man
with the iron gray beard, cordially ex-
tending his hand. "Ain't you the tow
beaded boy that used to worry the life
out of me 25 years ago. back in old
Chemung county, by climbing my or
chard fence and stealing my apples?"
IF you're the Internally mean and
stingy old hunks who owned that or
chard and used to set your dog on any
boy who came within half mile Of it,
l am" replied the younger man. grasp
ing the proffercd hand and shaking it
heartily.-ChicaGo Tribune.