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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-01-29
Rats rIust Go

is the well-chosen name of this new
destroyer of rats and mice. A trial will
convince anyone that if rodents are to
be exterminated our poison will do the
work quickly and surely.
A large can costs fifty cents. There
is sufficient poison to destroy hundreds
of rats. Isn't it worth this to free your
house, barn or yard of rats? You know
the Importance too.
Insist on having the real RATS
MUST GO.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-01-29
KERsHAW's Will

The will of Max Kershaw has been
admitted to probate by Judge Cohey
Of San Francisco, KeTshaW was in
Honolulu for several months something
over a year ago. With him was Miss
Rheta Gettings whom ne represented
as his wife. TO her he left the bulk of
his estate valued at 100000, The will
was contested by Sershaw's brother,
but without success, Kershaw came
of good family, was a Yale man and
an athlete But a life Of excuses end
ed In debauCh.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-01-29

Nothing in our opinion is more elegant,
more serviceable, more suited to our climate,
for HOUSE or EMPIRE GOWNS, or for
DRESSING SACQUES, than these exqui-
sitely light, yet exceedingly strong mate
rails.
We call especial attention to the Par
sian designs, which are the latest conceits
of the French weavers and which are de-
sired to be much shown in the fashion CEN
tres this coming summer.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-01-29
Poison
Five Die in a
Room

When we put our new rat poison on
the market we called attention to the
fact that it was a real poison and would
kill Our patrons who have tried it
verify our claim They bring wonder
full tales of the mortality among the
rats. one customer said that five were
poisoned in one room the first night it
was used
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-01-29


Dr. n. b. Emerson i'm speaking of the
coming Agricultural Exposition eN-
pressed his hope this morning that some
space be devoted to the yam and arrow
root with an explanation descriptive of
the method of planting and cuItivating
these vegetables.
"Tha arrowroot, or pia," said Dr.
Emerson was formerly quite an inn
pOrtant product of these islands, grow
ing readily from the tubes of heshy
rootstocks from which the arrowroot is
made. The botanical name is Maranta
arundmacea, the plant belonging to the
ginger family and being termed a tro-
pical product Its value is well known
as an infants and convalescent food
and | should imagine its cultivation
would be highly profitable. Vans too
will surely be highly acceptable to all
palates."
The starch usually known as arrow
root does not come from the same plant
that the invalid's food is prepared from
but from plants Of the same species.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-01-29
10 REPRODUCE ARROWROOT.

DR.. Emerson Wants Vans and Pia Root
Placed I'm Agricultural Exhibit
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-01-29
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
AT AUCTION.
ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 81,
AT p O'CLOCK NOON,

At my saIesroom 65 Queen street J
will sell at Public Auction a fine parcel
of land situated at Puunui above the
Head Of Liliha street.
The lot has a frontage of 80 feet on
Puunui road and 200 feet deep, contain
ing an area of $1,000 square feet.
Property is but a short distance from
the Terminus of the Liliha street cars
is we'll situated and can be divided into
several building lots.
Enr rur-har nar-icmIars annIH TO
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-01-29

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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-19
Fourth Day.

No. Purse s300.OO-Free for all
running, four to enter, three to start,
no third money; " mile and repeat.
First money, s225; second, $75.
No. Purse $3OO.00-Relay race,
five miles; entries to carry l65
pounds; five horses to a string. First
money, 5000; second money, 500.
No. 3-Purse s170OO-Three start
ers required. For any horse that has
been entered and has not won first
money; u mile. First money, 500;
second money, $50; third money, 500.
No. 4-Purse s1OO.00-Consolatio
running, one mile, money at each
quarter. For any horse that has
been entered and that has not won
first or second money. No entry fee.
Not less than four to start; $25 at
each quarter.
Jockey Club rules to govern all
horse races. All horses to be under
the control of the judges after riders
are up. Four to enter and three TO
start in all events.
Entrance fee shall be ten per cent
of all purses in all races for each en-
try made. Entries must be made each
day before s o'clock p. m. of the day
preceding the event.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-19
A HORSE!
A HORSE!!!! |!
my Kingdom for a Horse" "

You would have something about
the horse and horse racing?"
"A horse! a horse' my kingdom for
horse,"
And SO we all echo the cry Of the
doughty Richar1, though no Bosworth
field to conquer. but who would not
have handsome. sleek-neckad crea-
'nre OF pedigree to win laurels on
the battle ground of the Southwestern
Colorado Racing association at its
meet this month";
Why, it is the athletic exhibition,
the comedy-uaredy of the equine
race.
But horse racing is commendable
for the CHIEF reason that it stimulates
the careful brca ling and wholesome
sanitary keep OF the noblest of ami
mails, which still holds the belt over
anything propelled by steam
The horse is indeed next to man
next on the upper side frequently,
and anything that will advance him
toward perfection is desirable; and
from efforts being made toward this
end, and the lack OF effort to improve
the human race. the horse stands a
GOOD chance of outranking his friend,
man, in time.
Horse breeding dates back as far as
the reigus of King John and Charles
The H., and all the great racers on the
English turf date back to William the
I'll and are descended from the Byer-
lv Turk, Darhlev Arabian and Godol.
min and as America has many import
ed horses, our American stars of the
ring may easily boast kinship with this
trio of illustrious horses of Wialliam's
time and could we go into pedigree,
10 doubt some of Durango's visiting
horses are descendants of this noble
three. Here il might be noted that
q marked point of superiority of this
quadruped over man is that he is not
vain of his pedigree; he may be
high-stepper but he is modest and
never speaks of his ancestry.
History teaches us that the sport of
horse racing began in Caesars time,
when golden chariots were drawn by
the contestants and the men who held
the Tit>lsans -ssihsarat I he -hhaaeTs- Of Wis
tory or the shame of defeat. OF this
class Of racing Lew Wallace has
given us a vivid description in the
conflict between Ben Hur and Messiah,
which holds the reader breathless un-
til The race was wont" and the Ro,
man an unknown quantity. If writ
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-19

5s race on second day to be numbered
4. purse 500, divided as follows: SIS
to first. SIS to second. $40 to third
The association decided that in
event race No. 4, third day, is not
filled by s p. m Wednesday, May 81
that the association offers a purse of
$3.50 for q mile free for all. four to
enter and three to start Entries to
close at $50 p. m, May 81 $50 to
first. $40 to second, $40 to third.
The association decided that in
event relay race No. 2, fourth day. is
not filled by s p. m, Thursday, May
%. that the association offers a purse
of 5000 for one mile race, free for all.
four to enter. three to start, entries
to be made by $50 p. m, May %.
Divided as follows: :S125 to first. $50
TO second, S25 to third
President Mcconnell was selected
as starter and Harry Jackson. Frank
Eldredge and J. l.. Parsons, judges.
The Independent band has been hired
TO furnish music each afternoon.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-19

The races which VIII take place next
week. are creating great deal Of in
tcrest in and around Durango. The
horses have been arriving in punches
for the last three weeks and more
and now the stalls show a string Of
thoroughbrcds as fine as may be seen
anywhere IN the country Several
days ago the number OF stalls proyid-
ed were found to be wholly made.
quate to the need and the contract
was let to C. B. Hutchings to put up
20 additional ones. These are now
completed. making 10 stalls in ALL
aud are filled with horses. From the
present outlook. II seems as n Duran
90 Is going 10 have the biggest and
host races ON record In the state Of Col
orado Denver and Colorado Springs
have set the dates for their races
later iu the season and Durango gets
the horses fresh and ready to do their
pretticst work The majority of
those entered are runners. some Of
them being known all over the coun-
Try as winners in big races. A few
trotters and PAGERS are included in
the HIST and these too have excel
lent records. a large number of the
horse are from different points in
Colorado aud their names are familiar
to Durango people. The Ellalrd
string, consists of some very fast run
ncrs that have recently completed the
Texas winter circuit. and are stopping
at Durango on their way to the races
In Colorado Springs and Denver. The
purses are larger than usual this year
aud there Us going to be a big rush
for the front The directors of the
Fair association are putting forth
every energy to perfect arrangements
and leave nothing undone which will
add to the success Of the races Pres
ident Mcconnell spends much Of his
time on the grounds. showing a lively
interest In the horses and in the i'm
prOvement Of the track. There Is
such a demand for stalls that the sup
ply. even now may prove insufficient
and some Of the men may be Obliged
TO usc tents.
The practice hours are from I to l
In the morning and those who appre
ciutc fine horses viii do well to go
out and watch them training There
are many visitors at the grounds every
day. and the fine, handsome horses
that look out upon the world around
from their little stalls. well deserve
the praise that they receive. A
ditch running through the grounds
supplies the men and horses with
water The track has been put in
excellent condition. and every possi
BILE Improvement made. Much in
tcrcst is heinE manifested at outside
points aud it Is expected that large
crowd from all parts of Colorado. as
well as the neighboring states will be
in for the races; all communications
point that way aud Durango is pre-
pairing to entertain the strangers in
her best style.
Some of tho men who are bringing
horses here want book for regular
netting. and President Mcconnell has
expressed his willingness that this
wish shall be granted, Nothing is
left undone that win tend to make
the races equal In every way to any
in the country.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-19
Association Meeting.

The board of directors of the FAIR
ing at the city hall last evening which
was largely attended by horsemen.
The events of next week were fully
discussed and the meeting adjourned
with good feeling prevailing. Among
the important matters acted upon
was reducing the entrance fee on gal
lopers to 8 per cent. the winners to
pay an additional per cent.
A resolution was unanimously
passed providing for races Saturday
providing the weather permits and
attendance warrants same. Therefore
it seems a certainty that fully as good
a programme will be arranged for
Saturday as any of the preceding
days. Horsemen will remain until
Saturday night If this is done. In
addition to the regular programme
as given in another column, the fol-
loving provisions and additions were
made:
The association decided that in
event race No. a on first day is not
filled by p. m. of Monday, May 10,
that the association offers a purse OF
$3.50 for free for all, one half mile;
800 to first, $40 to second, 500 to
third. Entries to be made not later
than $50 p. m, Monday, May 10.
Four to enter. three to start.
The association decided to put on
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-19

ten description so I'll irills it reader.
what must be the anxiety of opposing
allies in genuine conflict.
Only an interested spectator who
has his all staked \on horse
race can understand. Remain in ig-
norance. dear reader-don't stake it
all This is not an era when one
may live without taking thought for
the morrow; the fall of the sparrow
may be noted-aye it is, still the spar
TOW comes to grief.
The horse has ever been the idol of
the animal painter, the stronghold
of the military genius" from William
the Conqueror down to Funston. the
cowboys love. who sings:
Il want free life, want fresh air;
long for canter after the cattle;"
tho athletic womans joy and the
maiden's hope when she would scapn-
the duke and wed her young Lochin-
var. and not least of all, the dignified
and dissimulating circus-goer's refuge.
who visits the ring Just to see the
horscs-when there are no children
to take. More than all these. when
worn and heartsick. no tonic is SO
magical in its recuperative and ex-
hilerating effects as a gallop over a
country road. of which Grace Green
wood sings:
When troubled in spirit when
weary of life,
No pity | ask and no counsel need,
But bring me, o, bring me, my gal
liant steed.
We are told by an authority that
the successful race horse averages
in height from IS to 1914 hands, the
head lean the ears small, but not too
short, The eyes fnll the forehead broad
and fiat, the nostrils large and dllat-
ing, the muzzle fine, thS neck moder-
ate in length, the windpipe- spacious
and looseley attached to the neck.
the crest thin, not coarse, and arched.
the withers may be moderately high
and thin. the chest well developed.
but not too wide or deep. The shoul-
ders should lie we'll on the chest, OBJ
lique and well covered with muscle,
the upper and lower arms should be
long and muscular the knees broad
and strong. legs. short, fiat and broad,
the barrel moderately deep. long and
straight So now. dear novice. you
must observe all these points when
the hour comes-of the race meet.
And there is yet a later hour of
which we should be mi;.Iful. hat o
which Revelation speaks. wherein tn
white, the red. the black. and the pa
horse are used as symbols. and ha
a care. that when Death, the rider of
the pale steed shall come. lest we CAL
upon the mountains to fall upon us
and hide us from the wrath of him
who always wins the racee,
LILLIAN HARTMAN JOHNSON.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-19
]. j. EIIiard-Texas.

Judge Thomas can be matched
with Big Dutch" for swiftness. He
is a chestnut sorrel, years old, and
runs 2s and Y mile. He is called the
fastest horse in the United States and
is probably talked about more than
any other horse in the country. He
was raised in Dennison, Texas, Mr..
Elliard's home and has been around
a great deal. This is his first visit
to Durango. He has won several
races, and made lot of money,
"Casteine." a brown 5-year-old run
nor, has won races in the east, and is
we'll known through the southern and
eastern states, She has never been
here before.
"Roltair" is dark bay, Texas bred.
HIS sire was Buff Walden" dam
Sky Blue" He is six years old and
has done good work on the track.
Mrs. Nettie,' bred in Chickisaw
Nation, l. T., is a handsome bay pony
daughter of Little Rode" and Chris.
pine" She is well known in Dallas,
Dennison and other parts of the south
but this is her first visit to these
parts.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-19
Ed. Huohes. Aspen. Colo.

Red Bird" is a red sorrel.. years
old. born and trained in California.
He has been big winner on the
coast.
Ben Bolt" is one of the handsom-
est horses at the Fair grounds. He
is a graceful animal black in color,
and gentle as lamb. His owner tells
many pretty stories about him, es.
pecially of his kindness with the chill
dren who love to play at his feet and
climb all over him, He has run 3, of a
mile and "a miles. He is well known,
especially in California, where he was
raised, and. for the past four years
and more has been several times a
winner on the track.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-19

Glenn Humphrey. Pagosa Springs.
Roam Tom is a as mile horse, sire
fast horse, and has won some good
races at different points.
July Clip" the son of July and
Gypsy, is a handsome brown horse,
well known in these parts. He has
been in Durango at every race. and
also in Pagosa Springs. He was
raised in Montana. and won some good
races in that state last year. He has
also been a winner on the Denver
track, carrying off some of the big
gest Denver purses. Last year he
beat Bulgarian" and r. Q. Ban"
Diamond Joe" is small bay PAGER,
with a star on his face. Mr.. Hum
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-19

Bird" is well known in Durango and
al these parts He is entered as
brown gelding. years old. He is
scntle and playful and is the proper
y of Mrs. Chown. who makesa great
pet of him. Mr. Ross, who rides
the horse, at the races, has some very
GOOD pictures of him and his mistress.
Joe D." is a very fast runner and
4 match for any horse of his kind in
he country. He has won several
aces. and it is expected that he will
AIRY away one of the purses this
pring.
Midnight" is a magnificent black
Z year old, son to John w. Norton
md Bird" and half brother to Joe
D." He has had fine training and
win make a good showing on the
track
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-19
The Place to Look

For millinery the coming week will
be at Madame Mermet's, the old Gil
bert stand, You cannot miss the
place owing to the fine window dis
play of hats which have been reduced
from $3.50. Childrens hats 81 and up.
A fine line of fancy belt buckles and
other novelties along with the lat
est Battenberg work
Dressmaking in all its branches.
Tailormade gowns on short notice and
fits and satisfaction guaranteed
Fancy waists specially. Also
Children's dresses. Prices reasona-
BILE. Call and examine goods and as
certain prices
MADAME MERMET
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-19
Bud Milton.

Big Dutch"is known everywhere.
Someone said he looked like a dray
horse he is so big and powerful; an
other likened him to family carriage
horse He certainly looks very kind
md gentle, standing, great brown
monument of an animal, in his stall
but when big Dutch" thunders in
ipon the track, people admit that his
appearance is somewhat deceitful, and
when they see him run, they are ready
10 place him at the head of racers.
lie has been in Durango for five races,
and is well known about these parts,
and over the country as well, espec-
ially through the Texas circuit and
Montana. He was matched last year
with silver d" for 81 1000, and won.
He was raised in Oregon. and is the
largest running horse in the country.
Weighing 1910 pounds.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-19

No. Purse s22O.OO-Free for all
running. 2, mile, four to enter. three
to start First money, s125.OO: sec
ond money, SIS; third money $40.
No. 3-Purse s165OO-2:4O trot ono
mile, best two in three heats. First
money, 500; second money $50.
third money, SIS.
No. Purse s10O.OO-Saddle hors-
es, Y mile, free for all, selling race
The winning horse to sell for 500. to
to carry 13O pounds; four to enter
three to start. First money, s75: sec
ond money, s25.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-19
H. M. Roth, WaIsenburo, Colo.

"WautuChes" is light sorrel, 7
years old. son Of Sir Dixon and Nina
Archer He is one of the finest bred
horses in this country or England,
and hns long been among the race
winners, He was entered for the
Frisco derby last year, and is well
known IN New Orleans, and all
through the southern states. In 1901
he worked the fastest "a mile OF the
yoar lie is brother to George Ar
mold, the S3J .O00 horse, who was kill
ed last year while coming from New
orleans. after he had won the Christ.
mas handicap Wautuches started
with ri, mile. lie is handsome.
gentle horse, and makes pretty pic.
turc on the track.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-19

No. Purse s225.O0-Free for all
running, Is mile; four to enter three
to start. First money, $3.50; second
money, $50; third money, s25.
No Purse S15O.O0-Free for all,
novelty running, u mile, $50 at each
quarter. Four to enter, three to start
No S-Purse s4OOO0-Free for all
best three in five heats; four to enter,
three to start. First money, $500;
second money, 500.
No. 4-Purse $l1O.OO-Free for all
running, four to enter. three to start;
z mile for maidens, 3-year-old and
under. First money, SIS; second
money. $40; third money, $40.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-19
J.. C. Mitchell

"R. O. Ran" is one of the great
winners lie won 81 races two wears
ago and 27 last year and in the last
3 years has won 12 races on the Den
yer track In Newport n, |. he ran
ai OF mile iu 1:14. and q Of mile
in ] minute. He is known all over
tho United states and has won more
races than nuy other horses in the
country He was raised In Califor-
MIA AZ one time he ran 5ie furlongs.
He Is now i3 years old.
bulgarian" Ia n brown gelding, 6
years old. He holds the 5h furlongs
record In Denver. which was before
held by "R O. Ban"
"Crozier." 3 year old, has won .
races in two years. and is well known
on the track He is one of the best
bred horses in the country and will
run in the Denver derby this spring.
Crosby" 6 year old bay gelding,
won Q races in Chicago last season.
He has been all over the country, and
is well known everywhere He al
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-19
Second Day.

No. Purse 1925; .0O-Free for all
running, 1a mile, four to enter, three
to start. First money. $3.50; second
money, $50; third money, $25.
No. Purse s22500-Free for all
running. one mile; four to enter three
to start. First money, $4,000; sec
ond money $50; third money. s25.
No. S-Purse OO-2:3O harness
race, trotters and PAGERS. one mile,
best three in five heats; four to enter
three to start. First money, $500:
second money, s75; third money s25.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-19
MADAME MERMET.

Monday morning, May 10, We shall
commence our grand souvenir open
ing of the new spring stocks in every
branch of our business which will be
continued every day throughout the
month. Handsome trousers hanger
presented to purchasers in every de-
partment.
Any Hart, Schaffner e; Marx suit or
overcoat in the house, $500 for this
race week only
b. CHASER. $40 Main st.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-19
Teles Foro Lopez, Antonito, Colo.

"Posie" is a hansome, well bred
horse. 10 years old. She has been all
over the country and has won a
large number of races. She was rails
ed and trained in Colorado. and was at
the Durango races last spring.
"Corrigan," sired by "Corrigan, "
dam unknown, is a young horse, and
is training we'll for good work In the
future.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-19
6 Shields. Phoenix, Ariz.

Tom Tung," a brown, 9 year old
runner. was raised in Washington ter
ritory. He has won several races,
and is a well bred and high priced
horse. He is well known in the
southern states, having recently come
form Phoenix, Ariz.
.'Eveline" is a pretty chestnut sor-
rel years old. She was raised in
Illinois and has done good work on
the track.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-19
Mr.. Mcdowell, Denver.

'Virga De Ore" is very pretty sor
rel mare, gentle and kind. and is
known throughout the entire south.
run with the best during the races
next week.
The Buffoon" is a large bay horse,
very handsome, and sure to make a
good showing.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-19
THE ENTRYS.

In order TO give our readers in
Durango and throughout the southwest
section an idea Of the magnitude Of
the events next week we give the fol
lowing list of horsemen and the
horses they have, which insures FIVE
to eight entries for each race:
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-19
G A seIlinoer, Phoenix, Ariz.

Colonel T." is a handsome sorrel
horse raised in Phoenix, Ariz. He is
Q years old. and is well known as a
winner.
Windy jim" a well bred, intelli-
gent animal, was born in California,
and trained in Phoenix, Ariz. He is
8 years old, sorrel. He has done
some good work on the track, and
more of the same kind expected.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-19
WARMING UP POLAR WILKES.

numbered among the best hor.e<
Flora" pretty bay mare is in
good training for the work next week,
and will not be easily beaten.
These horses, with two belonging to
Mr.. Atkins, of Montrose, names un-
known, will run in the mile relay
race.