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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-09-16

The Fruit World is OF the opinion
that if Florida can grow mangoes' 81
can California. This conclusion, now
ever, seems to be forced, The mango
tree to do we'll needs a moist soil ana
frequent showers to keep its leaf-pores
open. Lower Florida is pretty wet
place and its frosts, when it has any,
are light There are no wet places IN
the frostless or semi frostless belts OF
California and the prevalence there OF
long drouths, together with the alb
sence of moisture from the soil within
reach of tree roots, would seem to pre-
clude the possibility of successful
mango culture OF course irrigation
might be employed, but that does not
reach the outer coating of the leaves
nor does it induce the deep growth OF
roots which is needed to keep so large
a tree as the full grown mango in an
upright position. Drouth-resisting trees
become big in Southern California but
trees which depend on surface irrlga-
ton spread their roots so close to the
surface that, as soon as their tops get
expansive, over they go.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-09-16
REAL ESTATE SOLD.
Several Pieces of Downtown Property
Change Hands

Several pieces of downtown real es-
tate were sold at public auction at
noon at the main entrance to the Ju-
dietary building under the direction of
Commissioner ]. A. Thompson. Will
E. Fisher was the auctioneer. The
land was sold as a result of the suit
of Schlief ct al. VS.. Joseph Clarke ct
al. The various parcels of land and
the prices realized are as follows:
l. Corner King and Punchbowl
streets, one-fifth acres. John F. Bow
Ter; $1,000. ae
q Punchbowl and Hotel, c. V. E.
Dove, $500.
8. Lunalilo and Kinau streets, 25,7 5O
square feet, Alexander Lazarus; S5,-
900.
A. Beretania street, Waikiki side of
lot occupied by Mrs. a. L. King. JOS
eph Clark; $4,000.
5. Punchbowl and Palace Walk, 1
rood 10 perches. Mary Ann Lee SIS, 600.
g. West corner Maunakea and Paua-
hi streets, $3.50 square feet. Hoff-
schlaeger & Co.; $1,000.
Three pieces of land under lease TO
Hamoa plantation, expiring March 10.
1904, aggregating 5S3-4 acres J.
ScnIief; sos.
Total, s2S,705.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-09-16
SCHOOL CHlLDRENS HOURS. =

In a climate where there Is not suffi-
Gent variation in the thermometer 9
range to renew the blood and make the
red corpuscles conspicuous in the life
fluid there can be no problem which
should engage the attention of the peo-
pie so entirely, as that of keeping the
health of the children.
While it is Impossible to agree with
all that is said by correspondent
whose letter is reproduced in another
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-09-16

1,bere seems to be a good chance for
a successful Murphy campaign aiiiohs
the Hawaiians. They ike to near eiie
great temperance apostle ana many Vi
them realize that their only salety' as
individuals and as a race, lies In total
abstinence.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-09-16

while a California man is trying 10
crow corn with ears three feet long,
mon forty feet stalks, for the purpose
of queering the corn belts display a.
the ST. Louis exposition, North DAKOTA
and Nebraska are trying to produce
better fruit than is grown In Californla.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-09-16

The fire claims amount to $2,iSl' 'S4.si.
We haven't a particle of doubt tnae
ego non would more than cover all the
aot,al losses including houses ana
stocks of goods. AS to the SNACK oi
trict $4,000 per acre would be sooo pay,
OF all the swindles ever perpela.e1
In these islands, a s2,7S1, 7s4.sl claim ioi
the 2S-acre fire in the squalid purileus
of Chinatown and the few fres outsioe'
.aoms to Ms the most abominabie
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-09-16

The fact that tramcar ran full tilt
into a disab led hack Is nothing surpris-
ing. Every one who drives knows that
a tramcar is no respecter of other vehi-
cles. On a down-grade, with brakes
wide open and the driver with his back
turned counting fares, the tramcar is
iuggernaut from which all hacks, car
riages and delivery wagons would do
well to- flee.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-09-16

Regatta Day will close this week MT
tingly. and the outlook is for as greae
a celebration of the events as mas peeh
had In recent years.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-09-16

There are too many dogs and they
bark too much at night. This paper
does not advise the private person to
take the law into his own hands but
if the dog catcher doesn't do his duty,
a little raw meat scattered about may
prove a boon to light sleepers.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-09-16

The forests of California are often on
fire and tens of thousands of dollars are
annually lost by this cause in the for
ests of every mountain county north
of the Mojave desert. But the large
government reservations are kept free
from CONGREGATIONS by the vigilance of
paid watchers. II would be good
thing for Hawaii If the reservation sys-
tenn could be extended and men en-
ployed to watch great stretches OF
woods, section by section, and to seek
out the origin Of every column of
smoke.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-09-16

column, it must be admitted that there
is some of truth and sense In his con-
tention. Leaving out the attacks upon
the whole-hearted support given to the
school system by the teachers, than
whom there is no body of public SER
wants more careful or capable, there
is more than morsel of meat for
digestion.
Can it be argued that a respite of
thirty minutes after three hours hard
work is enough for children, who in
that time must eat luncheon? Is
there not danger that in the cultivation
of the mind there will be endangered
much of the body's most useful func-
ton? What shall it profit a child to
gain ninety-five in all studies and at
tendance and 100 in department and
lose the power to enjoy dinner.
This is not dictum, the facts alleged
by our correspondent and not thorough
ly understood perhaps, but the objec-
ton is given as an expression Of a
malihini upon the current topics.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-09-16
WOMAN'Sr EXCHANGE.
s14 FORT ST.

HAS FOR SALE THE BEST GEN
eral assortment Of Hawaiian and Paci-
fic Island Curious In the city. Home
made Poi on Tuesdays and Fridays
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-09-16

Between gin and beer, the kakaaAe
gang keeps in condition to DO run GUY
on the fighting line.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-09-16
ScErOfuIa
This root Of many evils

This root OF many evils
Glandular tumors. assesses, pimples
and other cutaneous eruptions. sore
ears, inflamsd eyelids. ricketts,. dyspep-
sia, catarrh. readiness to catch cold
and inability to get rid Of It easily. pale
ness, nervousness and other ailments
including the consumptive tendency
Can be completely and permanently
removed, no matter how young or old
the sufferer.
Hoods SaxsapaTills was given the daughter
Of Silas Vsfnooy. Wawarsing. N. T.. who had
broken cut with scrofula sores all over her
face and head The first bottle helped her
and when she had taken six the sores were all
healed and her face was smooth. He writes
that she has never shown any sign q the
ssrstula returning.
Hoods Sas-8apaEiIxa
Promises to euro and keeps the
promise. Ask your druggist for n
today and accept no substitute.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1901-06-13

ing INDUCED in, until the kiva is full
of smoke, and certain dramatic rep
reservations occur which are supposed
to be r.ry efficacious in the produc-
ton of rain.
For nine days these ceremonies con-
tinue, then everybody on the outside
as well as the participants on the in
side begin to make prepare lions for
the final outdoor ceremon..
And there is no doubt about the
ability of these Indian women to sue
cessfully carry through any ceremony
that they may undertake. | have been
present at the New Years day annual
function of the celebrated "Sorosis"-
the mother of clubs-and while every
movement of The distinguished ladies
who conducted ne ceremonies on that
occasion (the only one in the year
when men are admitted to the sacred
precincts of Sorosis), they were not
more decorous and dignitied than were
the Hopi women in the whole of the
proceedings | am about to describe
Led by the chief priesteSses, the wom-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1901-06-13
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CHILDREN AT BEDTIME.
At No Other Hour of the Day Can Par
ents Exert n More Lasting 70
Higher MoIdinE Power.

Every parent who las been in the
habit of reading or talking to the
little ones after they are safely
tucked in bed will bear witness to
the value of this mode of influence.
With laying off the clothes, the an
gers, worries and discontents of the
day subside. With the brief season
of prayer they fly still farther into
the background. And when the lit
tie form rests in its bed they seem
to vanish out of sight. The body is
at rest. The heart is plastic to the
touch of a loving father or mother.
Now is the time to exert a mold
ing power. At this hour the little
ones listen with hushed attention to
what is read to them. Hymns, the
Scriptures, Bible stories, are heard
with close attention, until the read
er's voice is stilled or the hearers
sink into gentle sleep; or conversa-
ton may take the place of reading.
The will that was in a state of re-
sistance an hour ago is now relaxed.
The anger that blinded moral dis
cernment has passed away. With
open heart the child utters its con-
fessions and gladly receives the for
giving kiss.
Plans for the morrow can be dis
cussed, and duty can be made to put
on an attractive form. Irritations
can be looked at quietly, and admoni-
tions to watchfulness may be dropped
with soothing efficacy into the listen
ing ear. And then how delightful the
embrace with which the young arms
clasp your neck, the intense dear
mother with which he good night
is said. Parents, if you have not
thus parted from your birdlings at
the evening hour, you have something
yet to learn of loves delights.-Les-
lies Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1901-06-13
H0PI BASKET DANCE.
Begins with Devotions Around a
Curiously Wrought Altar.
Married Women, Mniders and Young
Girls Take an Important Part
in the Quaint Ceremonies
of che LaIakOnti.
Especial New Mexico letter.

XXTINTER is especially the time
w when the Pueblo Indians of
the southwest indulge in
their religious ceremonies. They are
religious at all times OF the year, but
especially SO in winter. The reason
for this is not far to seek. In the
spring and summer they are kept busy
digging their irrigating bitches, pre-
pairing the ground and planting their
corn fields, herding their horses, sheep
and goats, repairing their houses and
doing the thousand and one other
things that the pleasant days call them
to do.
But in winter, when the cold winds
from the north sweep over their eX-
posed mesa heights, and, sometimes,
the snow covers with its white pail
the surrounding country, when days
are short and nights long, then is the
time when the Hopi and other aborigi-
nal people feel called upon to devote
great deal of their attention to the
Precipitation Of the powers of good and
evil. Every month sees its special fes-
rivals and attendant ceremonies. All
'~.'" h"ve their secret rites as well
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1901-06-13

MAKING NECKWEAR.
A New and Lucrative Field of En-
terprise for The Ingenious and
Tasteful Woman

Among the strictly feminine pro-
fessions none is just now more lucra-
tive than the manufacture of neck
wear. The decoration of tea-cloths
and doilies, sofa-pillOws and bureau
scarfs with drawn work and floss
flowers threatens to become a for
gotten art since the demand for pref
~ handmade collars, berthas, stocks,
etc, far exceeds the supply. Machine
made neckwear the well-dressed wom-
an refuses to accept at any price.
TO her notion there is a set and a
sameness about it that fails utterly
to please; she has entirely forsworn
She masculine linen shirt collar, and,
however simple and tailorish her cos
tune may be, her throat must be
dressed with care, taste and origi-
nality. Therefore, whatever she ties
about her neck must be handmade,
for this more or less shuts out the
possibility of wholesale imitation of
any particularly nice designs.
One woman who took advantage of
this sentiment prevailing among her
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1901-06-13
Homework and the Hands

When engaged in sweeping and dust
ing and similar household tasks the
hands should be protected with loose
gloves. If rubber gloves are not used
in dfshwashing, a dishmop should be
used, to prevent the hands from being
so frequently immersed in hot soapy
water. After doing rough, coarse
work which has begrimed the hands,
before attempting to wash them rub
in the pores little vaseline or oil to
loosen the dirt, then wash them in
hot water and pure soap. using a hand
scrubbing brush. Lather them well
and remove every particle of Crime
from about the nails. Turn out the
soapy water and rinse them in tepid
water and lastly in cold, so that they
will not be made too tender. Hard
water is very harsh and trying to the
skin of face or hands, and boiled, dis
titled or soft rain water should be
used when Chicago Daily
News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1901-06-13
Cream of Peanut Scum.

To make cream of peanut soup put
half pint of peanu: butter into a
quart of milk; add half teaspoonful
of salt, dash of pepper, a tablespoon
full of grated onion, bay leaf, a salt
spoonful of celery seed or a little
chopped celery tops. Cook this in a
double boiler for ten minutes Moisten
one tablespoonful of cornstarch in a
little cold milk, add it to the hot milk,
and stir until smooth and thick.
Strain through a fine sieve and serve
with squares of toasted whole wheat
bread. Nuts are sufficiently oily with
out adding butter. Any nut or mix
ture of nuts may be used in the Same
manner.-Ladies' Home Journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1901-06-13

Edwards entertains the highest re-
gard for her, and as prince of Wales
consulted her whenever he encoun-
tered difficulties. There was said to
be no woman of whose judgment he
had a higher opinion. The countess
had many enemies at court, however,
and it is supposed that the king lis
tened to their counsel, as since his ac-
cession he has ignored his old-time
friend. The countess shocked British
society few years ago by opening a
lace shop in Bond street, London, but
according to the latest reports she
has sold her lace and lingerie business
and retired from trade. She is now
devoting her time and her fine talents
to promoting the education and we'll
fare of country working girls. \ rich
doWager, whose name thus far has
been kept a secret, gave her 100000
to carry on this work. The countess
is establishing schools, homes and
boarding houses for the girls, where
they are safe and enjoy many ad-
VantageS.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1901-06-13

have been attached, upoC these meal
figures. The priest picks them up,
places them in row on the figures and
then the girls advance toward him. He
hands back to them the cobs they
threw, and then the party advance a
little nearer to the dancers and 90
through the same performance again.
This they do several times, while the
dancers are busy singing and postum
ing as before described.
AS soon, however, as the "lakone
manas" enter the circle there is mani
tested a greatly added interest on the
part of the spectators. The young men
leave the housetOps and get nearer to
tsle dancers. There is an air of eX-
pectancy, which is not at all lessened
by feint made by one of the maids as
II she would throw a basket to the
spectators. And now begins merry
frolic, quietly conducted on the wom-
ems part, but entered into with vo-
ciferation and spirit on the outside.
The maids pretend TO throw to the
right, then dodge over to the left. back
'iiiN' w 'i' W llllC VI ltS assam them OF.
"Here!" ''To met" Throw this way,"
Sometimes names are mentioned, and
young man in half pleading tone
begs for the coveted basket, only t o re-
tire abaShed at the jeers of his fellows
wnen the maid refuses to throw at his
request.
But when the first basket is hurled
into the air, what scene of confusion
and scramble follows.
The dancers, however. do not nav
any attention to the struggles that are
going on. For. it must be noted. not
one group alone, but sometimes as
many as half a dozen or more orouDs
are all striving to gain basket at one
time. Now and again the ''Iakone
mana" or gift maiden. will slyly or
shyly hand out a basket or a piece of
pottery or some other gift to fa-
vored person, and such special gifts
do not seem to provoke envy in the
breasts of others. That such special
favor should be shown is accepted as
a matter of course. The women dance
their prescribed length of time and
then withdraw, but the groups of
struggling Joung men remain. and it
is no unusual sight to see the lads drop
down one by one from sheer eXhaus-
ton. and finally the victor remains
alone, his clothing torn to shreds. his
body shining surface of perspiration,
his hair as tousled as mop, and the
coveted basket crumpled and mashed
out of all shape and usefulness. But
the smile of victory denotes that these
things are as nothing compared with
the joy of possession, G; winning the
prize. For, not only does the possessor
of the basket gain the object ltself,
but ne is supposed to be the recipient
of all the blessings prayed for from
Those Above by its !eyout maker.
G. WHARTON JAGIEA
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1901-06-13

en- march in line from their sacred I'M
foreground chamber. From their
headdresses, or the manner of doing
up their hair, one can see that there
are married women, maidens and
young girls. All alike are clothed in
ceremonial blankets, much coveted by
collectors, made of white cotton, with
beautiful red borders. 1t is apparent
that the dancers all feel they must
make the best possible appearance on
this occasion, for hey wear all the ear
rings of turquoise mosaic, bracelets
and finger rings of silver, and necklaces
of wampum, turquoise or silver they
are the possessors of or can borrow
from accommodating friends.
As they approach the dancing 'jtace
a circle is formed. and then very soft
ly and sweetly peculiar song is sung
sometimes SO gently that the listen
er can scarcely hear it, and again swell
ing out into fair volume. 1t should
have been noted that as the women
marched into the dance plaza each car
ried a beautiful basket, a large fiat
plaque made of willow. the skeins of
which are brilliantly colored in many
different hues and then woven into
geometric and symbolic designs that
are both novel and striking.
Now, as they begin ( o sing, they raise
these baskets, rhythmically but not
simultaneously, first o the left breast
then to the OF her hen TO he level Of
the hips, at the same time bowling
easily and gracefully in time with the
song. 1t is a pretty sight; the beauti-
full red bordered white blankets, the
glistening of the silver ornaments, the
brilliantly colored baskets, Inc rhyth-
mic. stately movement, all combine to
make a charming scene.
While this is going on another scene
is transpiring in another portion of the
dance plaza. Four young maidens,
who are to distribute certain presents
at the close of the ceremony, are being
prepared by the 'lakone TAXA" or
priest. who is the only man allowed to
take part in the Lalakonti. Followed
by the "lakone mana" or maids. the
priest advances into the dance plaza.
He wears a bundle of feathers on his
head, and carries basket of ''hodden-
tim" or sacred meal. in his hands.
Drawing certain figures on the ground
with his meai, pc maids Hae up at a
certain distance and throw corncobs,
to which prayer feathers t'babos'O
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1901-06-13

sociate justice must look up and
verify, as he cannot afford to trust
anything to the attorneys say so. 1t
may have been a forced interpreta
ton or application that the Jealous
attorney made of the citation, and
this must be examined. He feels also
that he must be thoroughly posted
on the subject when it comes up for
discussion in the privacy of the con-
sultatioa chamber, for it is a point
of pride with him that he must know
as much about it as any of his col
leagues. He has an office at his resi-
dence, with a reference library of
standard legal works and lew reports.
The government furnishes him a sec
rotary, who must be an expert stenoC-
rapher and who attends him at his
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1901-06-13
Mothers Who Arc Too Kind

The so-called good mother" is too
frequently really bad one. She
makes of her children monsters of
selfishness, and never ends her vol
untary slavery to them. So far as she
is concerned, as a mother finds her
chief JOY i'll being a constant slave to
her boys and girls, no one need com
plain; but such n course ruins the
children. They grow up into selfish,
ill-bred, dicta torial men and women,
without self-control or discipline of
mind or body, and utterly ignorant OF
that flower of courtesy which each
human being should wear forever,
fresh and fadeless, making the weari-
some places of human life endurable
by its charm. The most beautiful girl
in the world, if she thinks of herself
alone. and shows it by bad manners,
merits only contempt.-N. Y. Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1901-06-13

festivity, jollity and pleasure. TO the
Indian it is serious, sacred and re-
ligious rite. From time immemorial
the gods have required human beings
to dance in order that their anger may
be appeased, so every Indian engages
in the dance as one of the most sacred
and serious things he can do.
The Lalakonti dance is the openair
conclusion of nine days of secret OBJ
servances, all of which have taken
place in the underground kiva. This
lliva is a chamber hewn out of the solid
rock, and each clan or organization
has its own individual kiva. At the
beginning of the secret rites an altar
is erected, shown in an accompanying
engraving.
1t is before this altar that prayers
are recited, hymns sung, sacred smok-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1901-06-13
COUNTESS OF WARWICK. !
voting Her Time and Fine Tall
ents to Charity Work.

When King Edward succeeded to the
throne of Great Britain the impression
prevailed in court circles that the
beautiful countess of Warwick would
exercise great influence in the man
agement of state affairs. The count
ess is woman noted for brains, whose
undertakings in business and charity
have been eminently successful. King