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The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1901-06-11
NEWS NOTES OF
MAUI ISLAND

MAUI, June S,-The dancing party CIV
en- by the young men of Spreckelsville
during the evening OF the LIST was a great
success the large lanai of Mr.. w. j.
Lowrie being filled with dancers to its
fullest capacity. Trains which were run
before and after the social event brought
a large number Of guests from Waikiki,
KahuIul and Paia. The Walhee Quintet
Club provided excellent music, and now
and then during the evening some inspir-
ing "two-step" pieces were played byAiiss
Clara Lowrie and Mr.. Geo. Schrader w.
o. Aiken was floor manager. The dane
ing ceased at midnight. when Ice cream.
cake and other dainty refreshments were
served
AFTER CALABASIIES.
Recently koa oalabash collectors have
eanVassed Maui most thoroughly. one. a
Chinese. has Just completed circuit OF
the Island. purchasing es a speculation
Ill the old kOa calabashes that he found
for sale These old handmade bowls Of
koA he intends 90 restore ana polish and
then sell In Honolulu. Ilawaiians sell
these old relies for from - 10 . each.
while the speeulator gill ask for them,
when restored. from 80 10 20
AN AFTERNOON RECEPTION.
During the TN a most delightful after
noon tea was given ~ Mrs ~ A. nald
wla VI IiamAk yApoke 10 honor " several
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1901-06-11
A noop counn MEpIcINE.

II speaks well for Chamberlain
Cough Remedy when druggists use IL
In their own families Ia preference 90
any other II have sold Chamberlain's
with complete satisfaction 90 myself
and customers" says Druggist ] Gold
smith. Van Eiten. ~. Y Il have al
ways used u IN my own family both
for ordinary coughs ana colds and for
the cough following IN grippe. and nnd
son. Smith a CO. la general agents
Honolulu NJ 4
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1901-06-11
Postmaster General Smith.

WASHINGTON. May 81 II + as
serted with much pOsitiyeness that
Postmaster General Smith has hhally
decided 10 retire from the Cabinet. The
rufuOr couples the names of Perry 5,
Heath and Vice Chairman Payne OF the
Republican National Committee with
the position. Smiths resignation may
BE- rendered 90 the President within a
few days
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1901-06-11

curtis ) Lyons Samuel ~ Kanaka-
zui and James y, Spencer, have been
appointed members ~ board ~ APP
pfaiAsTs. 90 apprsiss the value ~ lands
sabirrt ~ government cOnmuiaiiun for
tls IHiaHd " Oahu
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1901-06-11
HILO HANGS
UP BIG PURSES
Over $4,000 Offered for There
Days Observation-Disclosures
Il Feature.

IIilo will have three days racing on
July 4th, 9Th and 9Th. over $1,000 has
been hung up for horse races and $500
for athletics. The program of events is
as follows:
JULY 4TH.
l. 3s-mile Hawaiian bred .............$ 500
2. 2:3S class trot and pace, 2 in g.. 10
3. la=nile, free for all .............. 100
4. 1-mile pace and trot, free for all,
in Observation-Disclosures. 2VO
5. %-mile dash, free for all .......... $50
g. Lunas, race, owners up, mile 20
l. Hio Mercantile Cup, value $50,
and purse $3.50 l mile. free for
all, to be won twice .............. 100
s. Japanese race, 1a-mile, owner to
ride ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. JO
9. Donkey race, emile, change rid
ers OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. %
10. Genuemen's driving race, 3-min-
ute class. owners to drive ..... 100
II. 1la-mile, free for all .............. $50
u. Consolation race, mile 100
JULY 9Th.
/. $s-mile, free for all . ................$ 500
2. 2:2O class trot and pace, in g.. 125
3. N-mle dash, free for all ,......... l25
4. Japanese race, / mile, owners up. 81
5. Trot and pace, free for all, in g.. 2OO
6. lA-mile dash, free for all .......... l25
Z. l-mile hurdle, 3 hurdles ........ l2j
S. &-mIle handicap, free for all $50
8. Mule race, IL mile ................ 90
10. 1A-miles, free for all ...........,.. $50
JULY 9Th.
/. h-mile, free for all ............... SIPS
2. japanese race, l mile, owners up. 90
8. 1-mile handicap, free for all ...... l2j
4. Lunas' race q mile, owners up %
g. 1A-mie handicap, free for all 10
7. Pony race, II mile ................ 10
Races to be conducted under the rules
of the California Jockey cub
Not less than three entries and three
to start in each race.
Entries close at the Office of the Vol
cano Stables Company at noon on Mon
day, July list; s25 of purse to second
horse.
The athletic events win be as follows,
the day to be set at future time:
/. Ball game, prize 800; to be one prize
only If team comes up from Ho-
noluu; If local teams, first prize
(winners) SO, and s25 to the losers.
2. Highland piping in full dress; prize
$40.
8. Throwing the hammer, 16 lbs; first
prize, $40; second prize, s..
l. Highland ding in costume; first prize,
$40; second prize, s.,
5, 1OO-yard dash; first, $40; second, s.
c. Putting the l6-lb. shot; first, $40; sec
ond, 81.
7. Running high jump; first, $40; second
So.
s. Highland Reel first. SlO second, IS.
o. SSO-yard run; first, $40; second, s..
10. 1OO-yard ladies' bracelet dash; first,
$40 Competitors in this race are
nominated by their lacy frienos
who receive the prize.
II. Exhibition sword dance; first. a med
all value $40.
~ Sac race; first, SO.
49, 22O-yard run. first. $40, second, s.
IL Throwing the 56-lb. weight. first, SO,
second, Sc.
IT, 300 yard hurdle race; FIRST. $40; second,
&c.
lG Obstacle race; first, $40, second, 81.
H. Tug-of-war; winners, 81.
IS 4i0-yard run; first, slO second, s.,
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1901-06-11
FOR GENERAL REFORMATION
n HackfeId & Co., Lii.
AGE NT-l.

imports from the Philippines and from
, Hawaii, but had not yet received the
figures.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1901-06-11

istl.t vw wa Potter see p ~.
H.H NH ID Uaf1HN aHl N'fs iAit
faH. Do soc tNH mHff afffif attended
aaHIHi event "a fNf hIN1 lH NAVY m0nfhH
Invitations Wfft ifaHf1 iH forty I'VE a.
Hft af MatHeaH dIfinrf mufi ~ rhrh
aefa nt IHpi Th, rfnFfam 20 she 81.
tfrH.H rNtrrtHifmtHi UaufWtti ~ o.
tuaf fusssInf fhme ln witch Mr. " -
neltvith won Hft pifr piano iclg ~
Nsa Kate WHiaHn. vutal colo ~ hfa
n = HAIR vocal solo ~ Mrs. y v
baldwin, n tpndinn by Mfs " E Hstt.
with. aud Scotch SONG W. Mrs. "
Damon uetwcon the reading and the
song most delicious rgfrtshmehts Neie
served
MAuNhoLU SEMINARY
Maunaoiu Seminary. " raia, viii close
on "wednesday. The 18TH This year the
intention Is TO show the regular class
tuotu exercises intcrspcrsod with singing
There viii be sale OF children's dresses
made by the girls OF the school, and a
trco.planting ceremony viii end tie ca
erciscs OF the day The teachers are most
DESTROYS that an parents Of the pupils
and friends Of the school will be present.
MISCELLANEOUS
During the 9th and 9TH the only case
tried By the Circuit Court at Waikiki
was that OF Julia Thomas VS.. Joe Emms-
ley. breach of promise. kaneakua for
the plaintiff and Hons and Johnson for
the defendant. The jury awarded SloW
damages.
The r. r Baldwins and Mrs. :. = Da-
mon have been at Olinda Houss during
the week
by Tuesdays Claudine Mesdumes II.
Il. Baldwin and e. II. Dickey came to
Maui.
During Sunday. the I'd, Rev. DR. r. @.
Beckwith preached an excellent sermon
in the Paia Church on the subject THE
Hunted Child and the Haunted King,
referring, of course, to Christ and Herod.
The Grand Jury is busy investigating
Illicit liquor selling in Lahaina. Between
sixty and seventy witnesses will be call
ed, so it is stated.
Company /, OF Wailuku, will give lu-
au i'm lao valley on June 18th. The sol
dier-boys will appear in uniform.
Tire oahu polo team is now expected
on Maui July 18th, and will play with
the Maui boys on the 18th
The operetta, Gypsy Queen given In
the Waikiki school hall during the even
ing of the 9th was a great success. The
building was crowded with spectators, all
the reserve seats being sold. All the court
people and residents of Waikiki, Wal
Lapu and Waihee were present.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1901-06-11
plGIfG Mol Steamship 90Inpu.y.
Occidental & Oriental SIS. Co.
and Togo Kisen Kaisha.


on OF
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-12-04

w. j Daniels felled AN unusual
ly large horned owl near Castle
Rock, just northwest of the city.
1t is one of the largest of its kind
that anybody in these parts ever
remem bers having seen. He shot
it on the wing Any body who
wishes the bird for mounting may
have it by calling for the same.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-12-04
THE SCRIP SYSTEn.
1t VIII Buy Meat and Groceries
at Company Stores Only.

The scrip system in vogue at
the coal camps operated by the
Colorado Fuel q Iron company is
to certain extent amusing The
company has certain day for
giving out the bulk of its script
during the month and it is obtain
ed upon orders by the miners on
their wages and at the end of the
month the amount drawn in scrip
is taken out of the employees wage
and what is then due them, after
paying other expenses, is paid at
some uncertain date
This scrip calls for its face
value in merchandise at the com
pany's institutions only and can
not be redeemed for cash. Other
merchants will not take it in trade,
but in many instances the saloon
keepers will exchange their stock
of goods and they in turn cash 1t
in for merchandise at the company
store, but in no case could you get
the cash for it.
Some years ago those who con-
Quoted places of business, not in
any way connected with the G. f..
IL |. company, would exchange
cash for il, at 10 per cent discount
but this, it is understood, has been
done away with.
Scrip is good only for the COM
pany which issues it and the per
sons holding it who wish to deal
at its store
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-12-04

Money to loan on improved realty
so, So, 100 & l20 months. H. S
Andrews, Andrews bldg. 53-ml
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-12-04

Remember the Ladies' Bazaar
Decem Der 4 and I 1871
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-12-04

| o. Red enamel stick pin with M. c. q
IL 81 Lost between McCandless Ave
and Emerson school, west side. Return to this
office, Reward I7.s2'
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-12-04
NceuIREs
..~e.eTED
Comp..-.. ..-..
The New Machine Shops

of the Oil Well Supply Co finished and prepared
do and all kinds OF machine blacksmith
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-12-04


Decem Der 4 and I 1877
The Thirteen club WIS enter
tanned Yesterday afternoon by Mrs
j HI McMichael. on W est Second
street, A number of games of
high five were played and i've
tables were occupied Mrs w w
Cafky won first prize. Mrs. Morri-
son second and Mrs Schmasen was
consoled with an appropriate prize
Owing TO the fact that Anon
Moore, one of the directors of the
Portland Cement company, did
not return from Denver, work on
the new $2oO,0OO cement plant WAS
not started yesterday. the contracts
for the machinery not all being
closed The work, however. will
be com mmenced just as soon as Mr.
Moore returns. and about thirty
men will be put to work on the
outset. The plans are all prepared
and the lum Der is ordered for the
work.
Booking wants second hand
goods. 65 tf
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-12-04

marguerite, the ten-day-old
daughter of Anton Sass oe of Rock
vale, was inferred in Highland
cemetery last evening.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-12-04

Llirst class dressmaking only Prices reasons
L able. Hanger terrace, Fremont and Sec
ond 70sl
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-12-04

yNANTED- Position as housekeeper or to
w take charge of rooms. Address Mrs. u.
A., TRIBUNE office. 1881
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-12-04

The king of the Opium Ring"
company did not put their show
on at the opera house last night
because of the very small attend
auce. Tonight they play at Col
orado Springs and tomorrow night
they appear at the Grand at
Pueblo.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-12-04
LOCAL NOTES.

Booking wants second hand
goods. 65-tf
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-12-04

See those Hot Blast heating
stoves at 0 d. Smiths and you
will buy no other. 33-tf
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-12-04
Classified Advertisements.

Advertisements viii be IN this depart
ment at the rate of IL words III issues for %
cents, payable in advance; no advertisement
will be taken for less than % cents. Here is an
opportunity 10 advertise at minimum coat.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-12-04

The candies that Kris Kringle
will leave you Christmas we're
made by Hoffman Bros. of 100
West Main street. 1882
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-12-04

Christmas candies galore at
Hoffman Bros. Good values at
cheap prices. Dainty, pretty aud
sweet. 1882
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-12-04
Stockholders Meeting.

The meeting of the Union Ditch company is
posi- poned tu December IL, 1901.
+. w. NIXON. Secy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-06-07
E. E. P r RY.
Gaantro.


WANTED TABLE GIRL AT Halls res
w taurant No Main St. lirattlcborO.
WANTED \ young lady as housekccpcrs
w assistant. MRS. +. j. JOHNSON. New
fame VI. -lw
XVANTED.-A girl TODD general homework
w al Lake Sunapcc for the summer MRS.
W. II. HENLEY, Brooks House, Brattchoro.
VI. lift
n IAN with horse and wagon wanted to de-
4NA liver and collect. no cHnNa~-ng: 81 per
week and expenses. Slj1 cash deposit required.
Collector Box - Philadelphia. . -
NTANTED-HOh hire man and wife; man To
w drive order team ana work in store;
woman to do general homework. References
required. Apply in own handwriting. Adj
dress phpuiN office 2l-tf
WANTED WATCH AND CLOCK RE
w PAIRING ON receipt of postal card
take your clock from the shelf in your house
repair il and return II without extra charge.
j. HENRY KNAPP. Is Chestnut street, E>tcy-
willie. 10 3mO~
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MARRIAGES.

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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-06-07

,N-TFD A man TO superintend agents
w fnr the celebrated Improved Ellis WAFER
Fiters. Permanent business 10 the rlgh' man.
Address C. Il. r., Phoenix once
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BIRTHS.

In Brnttlcboro. June ,. Il son, to Mr. and
Mrs. William Buycc.
In Windham. June 4, daughter, Mildred
Grace, to Mr. and Mrs. George Smyth
In Bellows Falls, June :. Il son, to Mr. and
Mrs. q. W. Custer.
I'm lIinsdalc, y. H., May 30, son, Caleb, to
Mr. and Mrs. c. II. Langillc.
I'm WCstmOreland, y. H., May 30, daughter,
to Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Marks
In Walpoc, n. H., May ~. II son, to Mr.. and
Mrs. George BALKAN; May q, Il daughter, to
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Griffin; May - son to
DR.. and Mrs. George :. Lord
In Gardner, Mass June |, daughter,
Ethelyn Beulah, to Mr.. and Mrs. Il. II. Under
wood.
In Dedham, Mass, May q, II son, Wells Soil
day, to Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. II. Solday and
grnndsOn To Mr.. and Mrs. W. z. JOnes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-06-07

Miss Mary Lowney is visiting in
Boston.
Ella Prouty of Worcester is visiting
in town.
Miss Nellie Brown spent Sunday in
Greenfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adonis Dion spent Sun
day in Greenfield.
Darwin Smith of Boston spent a part
of the week in town.
Charles Brasor came from Boston to
spend Sunday at home.
Mrs. Thomas Rouse returned Satur-
day after a weeks visit in Springfield,
Mass.
Mrs. o. d. Esterbrook has returned
to Brattleboro to remain here during
the summer.
Miss Katie Aher returned Saturday
I after visit of four weeks in Spring
field, Mass.
Rev. Father Griffin of Washington,
who has a summer home at Spofford
lake. came to Brattleboro yesterday.
He is the guest of Michael Baker.
Miss Barbara Murphy and Joseph
Shea went to Mortified, this state
Tuesday to attend the wedding OF
Lieut.. William A. Murray of Barre and
Miss Mary Josephine Farrell. The
bride is a compositor who has been
employed some time on the Barre
Daily Times. She worked in Brattle
boro several years ago. The groom
| who is q draughtsman with a Barre
granite firm, was sergeant in Com
pany e, Barre, in the Spanish-Amerl
can war, and later was commissioned
first lieutenant.
The Bennington Banner, i'm its accoun
Of the Memorial day exercises at the sol
diers' home, said: Professor Russell In
troduced James Fisk Hooker, son OF Col
George w. Hooker of Brattleboro, wh'
gave a most excellent address, an eHor
which pleased every person on TN
Grounds. He is a fluent and easy speake
and commanded the entire attention
the audience"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-06-07
A Card.

We wish to express our heartfelt thanks nc, TO
our many friends and neighhols lnr sAil lii aaG
o oud assiStanCc al the death of our husband
n,,d r,thor also for the beautiful oWeis from
friends and organizations 10 which ne 39ii49Heu'
iii'''''' MRS. ELIZABETH HAhhiSs
NH. AND MRS. A. J.. llAIklS.
Mir. AND MRS. +. ID. Wight
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-06-07
A Card.

wish 10 express my heartfelt and since ,r
thanks to Hydro-Fountan cum ior INA, a.,
Memorial Day in remembrance of my late
husband. May heavens choicest blessings resi-
on each and every one of the club Is my
e"r'ies' ''7'' MRS. WALLACE d. PRATT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-06-07
Auction !!

The valuable residence property at
the corner of High and Green
Streets, Brattleboro, VT, belong
ing to the estate of the late
Sidney H. Sherman,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-06-07
X, BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY, JUNE Z, 1901.
Eczema

How i rcddens the skin, itches, oozes,
dries and scalesl
some people call 1t letter, milk crust or
salt ghcdm.
The suffering from it is sometimes in
tense; local applications are rosorted to-
they itgatc, but cannot cure
10 proceeds from humors Inherited or ac-
quircd ana persists until these have been
removed.
Hoods SarSdpdFiLLd
positively removes them, has radically
and permanently cured the worst cases, and
Is without an equal for all cutaneous
cruptiOns.
loops PILLS are the best eathartc. Price cents
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T0oR sALE.-CAsToR BEAN PLANTS
Il 81 Green ST.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-05-24
PORTO RICAN WEALTH
INDUCEMENTS IN AGRICULTURE
AND CATTLE RAISING.
Government Reports Facts Encourag-
ing to Observation-Disclosures of Sugar
Cane and Tobacco Insures Handsome
Profits-RaiIways and Roads Neede'.

People in search of reliable informa-
tion about Porto Rico will find a lot of
valuable statistics in the official report
of the census of the island, issued by
the United States War Department
The census was taken under the direc-
ton of Lieutenant Colonel j. Z. Sanger,
who has made his report a document
of unusual interest.
While agriculture is now the prin-
cipal source of wealth to Porto Rico,
says Colonel Sanger, the early settlers
were for many years engaged in cattle
raising, and this Is still an important
industry, the rich and luxuriant pas
lures and many streams providing all
that is necessary for this purpose. 1t
may be said that all fruits and vegeta-
bles adapted to a tropical climate will
yield abundantly In Porto Rico, and
this Is especially true of the coffee tree,
the sugar cane, and the tobacco plant,
the three staples of most Importance in
the order named, and grown widely
over the island.
'In Porto Rico the select and re-
nowned coffee is produced between
200 and 800 meters above the sea level.
At this elevation are found the towns
Of Yauco, Lares, Maricao, Utuado,
Cayey, etc., which form the produc-
tive region Of the renowned coffee of
Porto Rico. This region, which in
cludes something more than the south
west quadrant of the island, Is charac-
terized by a climate of perpetual
spring. The constant breeze refreshes
the atmosphere and the frequent rains
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-05-24
In Time of Peace.

An article by Charles Frederick
Stansbury, in the Illustrated American,
shows that the Maine was not the first
United States ship Of war to meet de-
struction by explosion in time of peace.
On June 4, 1929, the Demalogos, which
was also known as Fulton H., was de-
stroyed by an explosion in the harbor
of New York. Twenty"four persons
were killed and nineteen wounded. The
mystery of the explosion was never
cleared up. The Demalogos was inter-
esting as being the first steam war
vessel ever constructed. She was to
have been used In the war of 1912, but
was not completed in time. Somewhat
later in the century the United States
warship Wasp put to sea and was never
heard of. Her fate can only be con-
jectured.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-05-24
ALUM IN FOOD.

How Can the Danger Be Avoided?
The reported cases of poisoning from
the use of alum baking powder have
awakened the public to the serious
danger which menaces the health of
the people of this country in the numer-
GUS alum powders which are urged
upon consumers.
Generally, alum powders may be
known from the price at which they
are sold, or from the fact that they are
accompanied by gift, or are disposed
of under some scheme. The alum
powder costs but few cents pound
to make, and is often sold at twenty
or twenty-five cents pound; some
times as low as ten clients.
1t is impossible to name all the
alum powders in the market, but any
baking powder sold at low price or
advertised as costing much less than
the well-known, high-class powders, or
accompanied by present, or disposed
of under any scheme, is of this class,
detrimental to health and to be
avoided.
These facts should incline consumers
to turn deaf ear to all opportunities
to buy the inferior powders. The wise
housekeeper will decline in all eases
to take them.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-05-24

in times of drought does the vegetation
suffer as occurs on the southern coast
Of the island, nor during the rainy sea-
son are the rains so heavy as on the
north coast. Owing to these favorable
climatic conditions and to the fact that
the coffee groves are situated In valleys
sheltered from the strong winds, and
the soil, of which we will presently
speak in detail, Is due the enviable rep
utation of the coffee of the country.
Altitude Affects Coffee Growth.
'In the central range of Porto Rico
is the Sierra Luquilla, which has an
elevation Of 1000 meters above the
level of the sea, and 1t Is observed that
above the middle height of this noun
tain coffee groves do not exist Wheth-
er owing to the climate or to the soil,
which may be unsuitable, where grow
only some shrubs in thickets and some
worthless herbs, 1t Is true that after 800
meters have been passed the coffee is
not seen, and all attempts to grow 1t
at that altitude have been without re-
suits.
Coffee growers modify the climate
by employing shade-that Is, they plant
their coffee groves beneath the shade
of a grove of thick trees, as for exam
pie, the hucares, guaba, jobo, guiana,
mango, etc, and under the banana
trees when the coffee groves are young.
"The coffee grows on hills of low
elevation, associated with many other
trees, which afford shade, modify the
temperature, and protect the coffee
from hurricanes and torrential rains.
The composition of these coffee soils is
variable, but In all of them sand pre-
dominates and ON the surface there Is
an abundant covering, the product of
the decayed vegetation of the forest.
The land which produces the renowned
coffee of Porto Rico, as to Its physical
appearance, seems to be a very fine
clay, and when 1t rains becomes as
slippery as soap, and transit at such
times Is dangerous 1t has a red color
when moist, and when squeezed
through the fingers resembles In its
color and smoothness the oxide of iron
paint. but when dry It becomes very
hard
There are small plantations where