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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-12-31
c. BREWER & CO., LTD.
Queen Street. Honolulu, II. z.
AGENTS FOR

Hawaiian Agricultural Company, OAS-
mea Sugar Company, Hononu sugaa
Company, Wailuku Sugar Company.
Makee Sugar Company, OokalR 6ugas
;: iantation Company, HaleAkals
Ranch Company, Kapapala Ranch.
Planters Line and Shipping Company.
San Francisco Packets, Chas. Brewes
& Co.'s Line OF Boston Packets.
Agents Boston Board OF Underwater.
Agents for Philadelphia Board OF UA-
derwriters.
Standard OIL Company.
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461G
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kyNIAN ANNUAL
, 1902.
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rwBNTY-EIGHTH ISSUE.

An Illustrated number. replete with
valuable information pertaining 90 Ha-
vail for han99Hreference-
Carefully revised statistical tables.
Including latest census and general
siection returns
Specially prepared articles covering
scientific research, reminiscent and
ezrrent history. folk lore. as also. pa
pers treating with HawaiPs progress
and development
Nothing exeels the Hawaiian Annual
iz its variety and amount OF reliable
Information relating to thes( Islands.
20 as TO be equally valuable at hon,a
and abroad -
An svo pamphlet Of over 200 pages.
Price 75 cents each. or 50 per dozen.
Postpaid 20 any address at IS cents
per sopy.
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alexander I BALDWIN.
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OFFICERS.

AGENTS FOR
Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Co.
Haiku Sugar Company,
Paia Plantation Company,
Nahiku Sugar Company,
1ihei Plantation Company,
Hawaiian Sugar Company.
Kahuluf Railroad Company. and
A & B. Line,
Edward May,
Emily r. whitney,
W. q. Flint
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Hawaii Land Go.
LIMITED.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Jonah Kumalae, g. n KanaRAnuI
:. II. KaA.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-12-31

Scotch Short Bread; Cakes, all
sizes, prices and styles; Pies, just
like your mother used 10 make.
Cookies, MscarJons, Lady Fling,
ers, Cream Puffs.
Tons of Pure Candy-from cheap
grade for children up to better
grades. For SOC we can furnish
you box OF Delicious Candies
worth dollar elsewhere.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-12-31
NH FIRST
American Sd|iHHSSTTg
OF HAWAII, LTD.
Capital. $3.50. eco %.
CgdlGISaGGlGFal Ballilg Business
AT HONOLULU

SAVINGS DEPOSITS received and
interest allowed for yearly. deposits al
he rate OF Az per cent per annnm
P,ra1 and regulations ~ .a'.1
partment furnished upon application
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LIMITED.
THE

under the Lave OF SAs
'''e Territory Of Hawaii
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DISTILLED Water

you know. is condensed steam.
mixed with pure oxygen.
Now that the heavy winter
rains have set in. you should be
more careful than ever.
Do not take any more
chances.
You cannot make a better in
vestment than to purchase one
Of our Puritan water stills.
No hoT.e should be without
one.
We are the sole distributing
agents for the Hawaiian Terri
tory, and intend to push the
sale Of these all over the group,
thereby reducing the great
amount of suffering from ma
larial troubles.
You can see these machines
working in one OF our front win
dows.
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orrrcERs AND DIRECTORS.

OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS.
\, Cooke President
d l''l - ieS IoIas. Vice President
c. H. Cooke. -: 1890
F. c. AthertOn.. .Asslstaht % NJ
Henry Waterhouse, Tom May +. W
Macfarlane, Z. d. Tenney' ). a
Sellers the Accounts of Firms, Ger
porstio trusts, Individuals, and VIII
promptly and carefully attend TO 3b
business connected with banking en-
trusted to it. Sell and Purchase For
eign Exchange, Issue Letters OF Circuit
SAVINGS DEPARTMENT.
Ordinary and z rm Deposits receives
and Interest allowed In accoroanee
with rules and conditions printed Ia
pa4sbooks. copies OF which may D.
had on application.
Judd Building, Fort Street.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-04
MAY VISIT THE PHILIPPINES.
Secretary Root to Investigate the
Question of Island Coinage.

Secretary Root is considering the mat
ter of making trip to the Philippines
during the coming summer. The Presi-
dent is said to be DESTROYS of having him
go there and become personally con-
versant with the situation. as he places
great reliance upon his judgment. His
visit to the islands would not in any way
it is said, conflict W.. the Taft Commis
sion.
One of the impoI tant matters which the
Secretary will lock into in case of his
visit to the Philippines will be the ques
ton of coinage, which is perpiexing the
Administration. II has been found neces-
sary to formulate some financial plan,
and to put the coinage of the Philippines
upon the same ba sis as this country
would be to acknoy ledge that the Ccnsti-
tuition follows the flag, which the Admin
istration is endeavoring to show it does
not do. Mexico is protesting against be-
ing drained of her silver for use in the
islands, and the old Spanish coins must be
replaced.
1t is probable that Secretary Root will
accompany the President upon his trip to
the Pacific Coast next May, when he goes
to witness the launching of the battleship
Ohio at San Francisco. and that he will
then go on to the Philippines.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-04

Six hundred ladies' coored print wrappers; made
with fitted waist lining extra long and full width
splendid assortment patterns including dark blue
and black grounds with pretty contrasting figures;
etc af SOC for 2Qc
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-04
The Movements of Naval Vessels In
dictate Feur of Trouble.

dictate Feur of Trouble.
The Instructions issued yesterday by
the Navy Department to the Buffalo to
proceed from Port Of Spain to La Guayra,
Venezuela, has led to the opinion that
the situation in Venezuela growing out
of the asphalt troubles is more serious
than that announced by the State Depart
Eent. The Buffalo is en- route to Manila
and she was expected to remain at Port
OF Spain, while the Hartford came up from
La Guayra and exchanged crews with her.
The gunboat Scorpion is now on her way
from Porto Rico to La Guayra TO relieve
the Hartford. and 1t is believed that the
department does not regard the situa-
tion as sufficiently cleared to warrant the
withdrawal of the training ship until after
the arrival of the gunboat. Notwithstand-
ing the State Department declares that
the dispatches from Minister Loomis at
Caracas are of reassuring nature, and
to the effect that trouble has been thwart-
ed No statement is made, however. as
to whether the Venezuelan Government
has acceded to the demands of the AS
phalt Trust, or whether it stands by the
decree reyOking the concession.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-04
SUFFRAGE IN CUBA.
DIR. HOrntio Rubens Says Havana
Delegates Are Equally Divided.

DR.. Horatio Rubens, who was attorney
for the Cuban Junta in Washington dur
ing the Cuban war. and who is now COM
missioner appointed to revise the Cuban
code, was at the War Department yester-
day and saw Secretary Root. 1t will prob
ably be some time before he is able to
render his report.
DIR. Rubens states hat one of the most
important problems confronting the con
stitutional convention now in session in
Havana is the question of suffrage. The
delegates are nearly evenly divided be-
tween free and restricted suffrage.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-04
Henry Miller in Orchard savage,

Those who remember christopher jr"
and "An American Citizen" by Mrs Ryley.
and few will fail to do so, will doubtless
be surprised that the same writer should
be the author of Richard Savage" espec-
tally II she handles it in the dramatic
way the theme obviously necessitates, and
which she is said to have done. The
dramatic foundation on which the play is
built is the historic fact that Richard
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-04

terday at the home of Mrs. John Gala
her, 1921 Rhode Island Avenue. Rev. Mr..
Power officiating. The bride was attired
for travelling in mode cloth with a vast
of white chiffon showing touches of gilt
She carried a bouquet of pink roses. Only
a small company were present at the
ceremony, Mr.. and Mrs. Williams leaving
shortly afterward for northern trip that
will include visits to New York and Bcs-
ton.
They will live in Illinois The groom
is a brother of Representative Williams
and is prominently identified with tie in
terests of his State.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-04
Sale laces and embroideries.

I-sc yard for lot OF four and five
yard lengths of handsome embroidery
edgings and insertings. OF Swiss, main
sock, and cambria, in neat open work
and closed patterns.
Use yard for lot of 1-2 and s.
yard lengths of pretty torchon laces
and insertings. in wide and narrow eff
fects; all worth three times this much.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-04
Child's caps. 2Ic.

A lot of odds and ends in children's
Colored silk Caps: some made in the
dainty, pretty French way; others
with turnover trimmed flaps; in all
colors; but instead OF soc for just
half that price-25c-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-04
49c hrica hruc. De.

embracing fruit knives and stand
statuary. bisque. match holders. ash
receivers, tobacco jars. jewel cases.
lunch bells. and many others; all 49c
values for I9c. ---.z.=
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-04
SOC corsets. &c.

Lot of odds and ends in ladies' cor
sets. in white and drab lace trimmed.
full boned, made of sateen and jean.
and the regular soc values; slightly
soiled, hence 33c pair to close
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-04
Child's union suits. 19c.

Just to think-instead of 29c you
may have today children's grey
and white Union Suits, with crocheted
necks and heavily fieeced. and made
with wide gussets for strength; for
19c each.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-04
Zoe to 121c perrales. 40.

5000 yards of Sea Island Fercales.
Flannelettss. and Light Outings in
mill remnants Of from to 10 yards,
which are the regular 1Oc and IL lie
quality; to go for 1-2c yard
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-04
Eiderdown coats, 'j5r.

Lot of Children's Eiderdown Coats,
in variety of colors; made with deep
capes trimmed with wide Angora fur;
the regular price of such coats is
SIPS. You'll come in hurry for
these at Csc.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-04
Flanneletta gowns. 49c.

Ladies' Colored Flannelette Gowns,
in striped and check patterns, extra
heavy and extra length and width.
Our regular sic gown. AS special
Green Ticket Offering 49c.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-04
SpachteI Goods. 4yc.

Lot Of Shams, Bureau and Wash
stand Searfs. etc. in Irish point cf-
fects: hemstitched or scailoped edges;
which are the regular value sold usu-
ally for as high as Csc; to go for 49e
today.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-04
Wellquilted crib comforts, 22c.
S1.25 bed comforts, soc.

Lot of well quilted bed comforts COW
cred with good quality print; instead
of s1.25, for S9c.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-04
Infants vests. Sc.

200 little babies Fleece-lined Ribbed
Vests; which button down front, and
are the regular values sold at f5c;
will be put on sale today at SC
each
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-04
75c spreads, Zoe.

Lot of double-bed size Mai seilies
patterned Spreads: usual 75e sort TO
go for 49c today.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-04

The torpedo boat Ericsson. which
grounded Wednesday in the Delaware and
Chesapeake Canal is TO be locked at the
Norfolk Navy Yard while an inspection
is made TO ascertain the damage done
1t Is believed however. her only damage
is a bent propeller. The cause of the ac-
cident was the low water and the ice.
After the repairing necessary she will
proceed to join the torpedo boat fiotilla
attached to the North Atlantic squadron.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-04
19c flannel. dc yar.I

Grey TwiIled Flannel; full width;
the regular lee -Iity to go fo-
lie yard
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-04
.lderdowp ,ruaf a

Eiderd0wn Fla
blue. navy, white
for 35c yard usu Tor m t1-
day.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-04

Miss PauIding was one of the most
popular hostesses of the afternoon. her
callers representing the various phases of
Washington society with whom she has
become a fayorite during Senator Depeg'g
official career here. Her gown was Of
crimson uncut velvet and she wore dia-
monds. Assisting her were Mrs. Hit.
Countess Albertine, Mrs. Cowles. Mrs.
O'Donnell. Miss Alice Hay. Miss Sheridan.
the Hon. Audrey Paunceforte, Miss Alice
Rochester. aud Miss Hagner.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-04

Mrs. Elkins did not receive yesterday
The blue sky and mellow sunshine
added no little to the success Of the re-
ceptions which were held very generally
BIZ the ladies of the Senatorial circle yes
terdsy afternoon. Mrs. Kean and the
Misses Kean held one of the largest re-
ceptions of the day. The decorations or
the night before were still in place and
gave a touch Of summer beauty to the
splendid home Mrs. kean was gowned
with quiet elegance in black. Miss Kean's
toilet was of black lace over white, while
Miss Lucy Kean wore blue cloth, and
Miss Elizabeth Kean a cloth of delicate
pink
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-04

Mrs Ransbrough. the wife of Senator
Hansbrough. received yesterday from 3 10
G. Her gown was Of delicate yellow lib
erty silk and guipure lace. She was as
sisted by Nine. Hugh, Miss Evans, ard
Miss Hume.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-04

Mrs. Foraker's receptions are always
one of the attractive events of Thursday
afternoons throughout the season. Yes
terday the Misses Foraker were her only
assistants.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-04

Mrs. T. Dewitt Talmage and the Misses
Talmage Will receive this afternoon from
$3.50 to o'clock
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-04
Sc blankets, Soc.

Extra large size cotton blankets. in
white and grey; the usual S5c sort for
sec
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-04

Mrs. Robert NJ. IArner will not be at
home today. but will receive the last two
Fridays of this month
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-04

Mrs COckrell received from 10 6.
She was assisted by Miss Cockrell, Mrs.
Walsh, Nine Perez, and Miss GallaYdet.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-04
THE INAUGURAL PARADE
The Grand Marshal Here to Es-
tablish Headquarters.

Gen. Francis VintOn Greene and
Chairman Edison to Outline Plans
, Todny-bids for Publishing the Of
fetal Programme to he Invited
Banquet Hall Committees Work.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Wilson will give a
reception this evening. Miss Harriet
Teasdale. of st. Louis, and Miss Anna
Foulkrod, Of Philadelphia. are making a
short visit to Mr. and Mrs. Wilson.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-04

Savage was the illegitimate son OF the
Lady Macclesfeld who refused to recOg-
niLe him and whom he spent his life in
vain to prOpitiate. She lacked the natur-
al affection common to motherhood and
added to the gnominy of her character
by deliberately prosecuting him. Given
such a dramatic situation and one would
imagine it would be seized rather by Il
man like Mr.. Bernard Shaw, who wrote
THE DEVILS Disciple" than by Mrs
Ryley, whose fo-te has been demonstrate
ed In the writing of crisp, scintillating
comedy and in the depletion OF eccentric
character. This is her first effort in any
thing essentially dramatic. and is said to
be Infinitely superior to anything she has
yet achieved.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-04
rs golf capes, worth SIS, sos

made of plaid back golf clcakings-thoroughy styl-
ish; some with hoods and without; with
fringe genuine bargain at So; startling and
tional value at S2.9S.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-04

Mrs. ID. S. Hendrcil will be at home this
afternoon and the succeeding Fridays in
January.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-04

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday tc
Carl l. Dintler and Katherine Lille; Randolph
kcnney and Lizzie Coleman; William II. Smith,
this city, and LOWE T.. Wilson, Baltimore, Md
Thomas @. johnson and Bertha Stewart: Ben
jamiu Denmore and Helen Butler; Sandy Leayic
and Molie Moncure; Richard Gather and Ada
line johnson; Fred Moore aud Lizzie Contee:
Samuel II. Root and Flossie X. L. Toisun; Fred
eriek Holman and Annie +. Seebode; Alexander
Brown. Chicago, and Susan Barton. District of
Coiumbia: Norris Valentine and Laura Jackson
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-04

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Putnam are re-
siding for the present at 1884 | Street
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-04

Mrs. Stewart, wife of Senator Stewart
of Nevada. welcomed a throng Of callers
at her home, 1900 F Street. She was as
sisted in receiving By her daughter. Mrs
Henry S Foote, of San Francisco, and The
latters laughter, Miss Ida S. Foote, who
will spend the winter in Washington.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-04

Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett. assisted by
the Misses Barrett, entertained at a re-
ception last night, a. their home in Alex
aulria. in honor Of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Barrett, of Mexico. Among the guests
were DR.. and Mrs. Phillips, DR.. and Mrs
Brook, the Misses Bryant Mr. and Mrs.
Albert Smoot, Miss Maybelle Ewing. Miss
JEANNE Ewing Miss Herbert, Miss Aims
ley. Miss Cummings. Miss Wheat. of
Louisville; Miss Smith Miss Johnson, Mrs
Wood, and DR.. Gibson of Washington and
Messrs. Bryant, Herbert. Hunter, Taylor,
Maigne. Davies, and Crockford.
AT St. Patrick's Church yesterday morn
ing Miss Rena B. Smith and Mr. James f.
Mullay were quietly married by the Rev.
DR.. Stafford. No cards were issued, and
only the immediate relatives of the con-
tracing parties were present, owing to
Illness in the family. The bride. who wore
a becoming suit of French blue cloth and
velvet hat to match. was attended by Miss
Minnie Mulaly, sister of the groom. Mr..
Franklin E. Barrett acted as est man.
Immediately after the ceremony ar and
Mrs. Mullaly left for trip north.
Miss Maud Powell. the violinist. has re-
turned from Europe
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-04
so jackets, worth $3.50, sos

made OF all-wool kersey and in Ladies' and Mise
sizes; silk-lined and with storm and notch collars
last of line out they go at less than half form
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-04
Mrs. ElkIns did not receive yesterday.

Representative and Mrs. Hit entertain
ed at dinner last night.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-04
25c to Csc tortoise shell 70
articles. 19c.

embracing empire and side, combs
barettes, clasps. hair pins. and variety
of other articles.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-04
General Batchelder Very Ill.

Gen. Richard n. Batchelder. ex-Quarter-
master General of the Army, is still in a
precarious condition at the Richmond
Annex. where he has been seriously i'll
with an affection of the heart since sun
day There was no Improvement observed
yesterday, and his relatives, although
hoping for the best, regard his illness
with considerable apprehension.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-04

Senator Kean will entertain his col
leagues at dinner this evening.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-04

Mrs. Torrey, of Boston, and Mrs.
Hughes. of New York, are guests of Mrs
Boutell, of Illinois. Mrs. Bouteli will be
at home Wednesdays in January.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-04

Mrs. Plat. of Connecticut, was not at
home yesterday. but will receive at the
Arlington January 10 and "A.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-04
SI.25 and Sl.49 wrappers, &c:

Another lot Of ladies' fanneette wrappers made with
wide knee ounces and with pointed breteIes over the
shoulders some ribbon trimmed and trimmed with
velvet ribbon; handsome figured effects on light and
dark grounds: instead of s1.25 and s1.4s for SIC
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-04

The Mexican Ambassador and Nine.
Azpiroz will go to New York in a day
or two. with their young daughter, who
is student at the Convent Of the Sacred
Heart, at Manhattanville, and who has
been home for the holidays.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-04
THE VENEZUELA SITUATION.

Miss Maud Powell. the vlolinist. has re
turned from Europe.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-04
! Kings Palace Department Stores, s-;;:s ;s:=s
. SlO-Slz-Sl4 Seventh Street and us Market Space
All Hats Trimmed
Free Of Charge.



aesu
Such
bargains are gains il everysen
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-01-09

tenn. 1t is medicine for weak women.
1t is a purely vegetable medicine, ana
san be taken by the most delicate;
xidAey disease, Rheumatism and all
iseaees of the Blood, Stomach and
nerves soon succumb to its wonderful
feet on the human system. Thous.
,Ads of people in Georgia recommend
t. Price 81. 90.
QUAKER PAIN BALM is the med.
cine that the Quaker Doctor made all
4 his quick cures with. It's new and
wonderful medicine for Neuralgia,
Toothache, Backache, Rheumatism.
Sprains, Pain in Bowels; in fact, all
pain can be relieved by it. Price 23c
md 50e.
QUAKER WHITE WONDER SOAP
. medicated soap for the skin, scalp
and complexion. Price 10c cake
QUAKER HEALING SALVE. a
vegetable ointment for the cure of
tetter, eczema and eruptions OF the
skin. Price 10c box.
FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
F. A. DILLINGHAM;, Proprietor
Cincinnati.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-01-09
HOW ZULU WOMEN SEW.
They Use Sksewers For Needles ana
Giraffe Sinews For Thread.

UlEaHG SluG"B VI AECAHs
The skill of the Zulus of South Africa
in sewing fur is a household word in
South Africa. and some of the other
tribes compete with them. The needle
employed is widely different from that
used by the ordinary needlewomen. In
the first place, it has no eye; in the
second, it is like skewer, pointed at
one end and thick at the other.
The thread is not of cotton. but is
made of the sinews of various animals,
the best being made from the sinews
in the neck of a giraffe. 1t is stiff,
''kink" and tangle itself up with any
thing near it. Before being used it is
stepped in hot water until 1t is quite
soft and is then beaten between two
smooth stones, which causes it to sep
arate into filaments, which can thus be
obtained of any length and thickness.
Thus the seamstress has a considera-
BILE amount of labor before she COM
mences with the real work in hand.
Finally she squats on the ground
(for no native stands to work or do
anything else who can possibly help
it, and, taking her needle, bores two
holes in the edges of the rug or gar
ment on which she is working. The
thread is then pushed through with
the butt of the needle, drawn tight,
and two more holes are made with
like result, the skewer progressing
very slowly, but fast enough for a
country where time is of no value
whatever.
The skin upon which the seamstress
is working is damped with water be-
fore she commences, and as the damp
thread and hide dry out they bring the
work very closely together.