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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-12-10
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

The notice of stockholders in incor-
porated companies Is particularly di-
rected to the following remarkable
statement OF facts.
There is one corporation in the ISL
ands which has been doing business for
over ten years and which $ not AFFECT
ed by either hard times or flush times;
ways received not only every dollar
paid in on their stock. but good and
substantial accumulated profits. 1t is
called the Pioneer Building & Loan
Association of Hawaii, and has just
moved its office to No. 122 King street
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-12-10
. LANSING i.
TO RESIGN

The position of immigration commits
sioner will be vacant after the end of
the present year, owing to the lack of
funds for such work. Governor Car
ter has also stopped expenditures for
advertising and will make cuts in every
department where it is possible to 90
so. This morning he had a conference
with immigration Commissioner Lans-
ing in which the latter was told that
there could not be any more money put
u ply the Territory at present for ad-
vertising, and it is understood that
Lansing will resign at the end of this
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-12-10
THE CABLE
KEPT HOT

The Macarthur interview regarding
the need of military strength in Hal
wall and the probability of a war with
Germany is believed to have attracted
a great deal &c attention on the Main
land. General MacArthur's high posi-
ton in the United states army is such
as to make the matter one of Internal
tional Importance, and his remarks
have undoubtedly been read and dis
cussed all over the civilized world by
this time.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-12-10

General MacArthur's published views
with regard to the possibilities of war
with Germany were the sensation of
the day in Honolulu and probably on
the Mainland as well, where such di-
rect comments as those mace, from one
in such a high position in the American
army, will attract attention from ocean
to ocean. Together with the interest
aroused by such expressions from so
eminent an authority, there was much
expression of surprise that they should
have been made public. Cabled to the
Mainland, they attracted the immedi-
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-12-10

The cable was kept busy with num-
erous inquiries this morning about the
matter. The local correspondents Of
Eastern newspapers were cabled to for
information about the interview whicn
is compared to Captain Coghlans fa-
nous poem about the Kaiser and Ad-
miral Dewey's prediction of a war with
Germany. 1t is believed that the War
Department will take up the matter,
and investigate the circumstances un-
der which the statements were made
and published.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-12-10
Must Pay Duty On
Presents Through Mail
THE FORMER REGULATION PERMITTING SOLDIERS.
MILITARY AND NAVAL OFFICERS TO SEND PRESENTS
FREE OF CUSTOMS DUTY THROUGH MAIL HAS BEEN
RESCINDED-DUTY WILL BE COLLECTED THIS YAER

People who the duty Christmas
goods from China the Philippines and Cuba by mail will be dis
appointed Duty Of this description will have be paid
by the receivers Collector Sackab has been notified by the Treas
Department decision withdrawing the former regulation which
permit ted free duty.
When the soldiers Cuba President Mckinley
cnaon permitting them the of the mails sending
presents that they might desire into the United
When the Philippines acquired this order made effective
and the thing done when the troops China The
order has been rescnded however and in future through
mail cannot escape the payment OF duty.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-12-10
HONG KONG NOT DAMAGED.

Diver Herb Young made a careful
examination this morning of the port
propeller of the 8. s. Hong Kong Maru.
It had been thought the propeller
might have been damaged by striking
against some object while the vessel
was being docked in the Bishop slip
yesterday afternoon In a heavy wind.
Young found that absolutely no dam
age had been done the propeller. The
vessel sailed for the Orient at noon on
time today.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-12-10

LIABLE FOR TAXES

A decision was given by the Supreme
Court this morning in the case of the
Oahu Railway & Land Company vs.
Eva Plantation Company and Kahuku
Plantation Company. This was an
original submission on an agreed state
ment of facts, the question at issue be-
ing whether the two plantation COM
panies were liable for share of the
taxes paid by the railway company ON
certain leased properties. The court
decides the question in the affirmative,
holding that the plantations are liable.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-12-10

month
The Promotion Committee will have
to do without aid from the Territory.
The treasury prospects are so low that
only expenditures which are deemed
absolutely necessary will be made. In
the Public Works. and all other de-
partments. Carter has asked the heads
to cut down expenses.
The policy in making the cuts Is
generally to leave as many Hawaiians
as possible in the service. This will
be the course generally followed in all
the departments.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-12-10

CHRISTMAS ANNOUNCEMENT.
Merry Christmas has surely begun at
Sachs Come to the up-to-date store
and get suggestions for your Christmas
gifts from the things themselves. Ihose
who shop early will be the happiest
people by December 25
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-12-10
MAY BUY THE WATER WITCH

purchase the gasoline launch
Water Witch boarding launch for the and mn
grafton officials this port She is used for that purpose now but Is
opeared under lease.
Stackabe in Washington he took the mat
purchasing launch outright 1t could be operated he thought
the present monthly rental He directed to take
I'D the matter He has had Captain Fuller the arbor
master the hull of the launch and H. Wooen examined the
master the hull OF the launch and H. Wooen examine the
fine condition The Treasury Department decide to purchase
the craft acka has been offered the boat for certain
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-12-10
MACARTHUR'S
STATEMENT

ate attention of the War Department.
and all other departments. and like Adj
miraI Deweys statement at New York,
that Our next war will be with Ger
many" General MacArthurs express
sions have probably a:so been discuss
ed in Europe.
General Macarthur, as we'll as Gov
ernor Carter and Col. j. w. Jones, were
greatly surprised this morning in see
ing published a report of expressions
given by the General during the course
of social call, and which the General
never dreamed of having made public.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-12-10
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
s. s. NIPPON. MARu.

The S. S. Nippon Maru will sail next
Monday for the coast. Don't forget 70
mail one of our Hawaiian calendars.
Its an all the year round remembrance.
WALL Nichol Co., Ltd.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-12-10

The schooner Ada arrived today at
o'clock from French Frigate Shoal. She
did not bring the French bark Come
table de Richemont with her but Cap
tain Weisbarth the commander of the
Ada expedition is still full OF enthu-
siasm. He declares that he will re-
turn to French Frigate Shoal without
delay
I'VE left Honolulu in the afternoon Of
November H." said Captain Weisbarth
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-12-10
CHARLES DoLE's CONDITION.

ChAHLsEb DULES CONDITION.
Charles Dole Is steadily. though slow
ly improving. Judge Dole said at one
o'clock today that his improvement to-
day over yesterday was more notice
able than the improvement of any pre-
vious day over the preceding. On the
whole young Dole's condition is very
encouraging.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-12-10

"It took us four days and a half to get
down to French .Frigate Shoal, We
had four or Ave days of very stormy
weather at the shoal with northerly
winds and later westerly weather.
Coming home we had a smooth sea and
light s0utherly winds. We were nine
days coming home.
1--WE found the bark in exactly the
same position that 1t was reported in
by Captain Haglund. She was lying
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-12-10
HOLIDAY GAMES

Fifty kinds OF new holiday games a
price Toy wagons, wheelbarrows,
doll coaches. Arlelgh Il Co.. 115s Fort
street.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-12-10
A ROTHSCHILD DEAD.

to
MONTE CARLO December Io-The death Baron Arthur
De Rothschild is reported.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-12-10
DESERT TO THE MAD MULLAH.

Press to lie
ADEN, December IoIt reported here what
abundant authority that the British Soma troops joined
standard and forces of the Mulah.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-12-10
ADMIRAL GHERARDI DEAD.

PressC to
HARTFORD, Conn, December Io-Rear Admiral Bancroft
Gherard died today diabetes He the
for orty-eight years.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-12-10
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MOURNING GUNS FIRED TODAY.
There were 1S guns fired at noon to-
day at the Naval station out of respect
to the memory of the late Admiral
Beardsley who died November TO-
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-12-10

TALKING MACHINES FOR XMAS.
"Victor" talking machines will make
excellent presents. New machines,
new records, just received by Berg
strom Music Co. Cash or installments.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-12-10
CAR APPROVES TREATY WITH JAPAN.
Associated Press Cable to the Star.

to
PARIS France December IoOcia advces ST. Peters
burg that the Gar has approved the conditions preliminary
agreement with Japan
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-12-10
DENMARK IN LINE.
Associated Press Cable to the Star.

COPENHAGEN December IoDenmark has recognized
dependence of the Republic of Panama.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-12-10
KuhiO Introduces
The County Bill

W. o. Smith this morning received cable f. NJ Hatch, who
Washington the county bill The cable the
bill ratiy the Hawaiian county had
kuiio and with a favorable reception.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-12-10
Yes.
Another

Shipment of fresh
dog cakes and puppy
food has just been
received.
Also a complete line
of Spratt's Dog Re-
NEEDLES and Kennel
sundries at Pearson &
Potter Co., Ltd,
Union & Hotel SITS.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-12-10
PANAMA RECOGNIZED.
Associated Press Cable to the Star.

VIENNA, December Io-The Empire of Austria Hungary
recognized the independence of the Republic of Panama.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-12-10
Will Give $225, 600 For
Hawaiian Revenue Cutter

SENATE COMMERCE COMMITTEE REPORTED FAVOR
ABLY TODAY ON AN APPROPRIATION OF $225ooo FOR
THE MAINTENANCE OF A REVENUE CUTTER AT
PORT OF HONOLULU.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-12-10
Associated Press Cable to the Star.

Associated Gable the
WASHINGTON December Io.-The Senate Committee Com
has avorby reported bill appopatng $225ooo for
for Hawaiian be stationed at Honolulu
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-12-10
THE EMPEROR TALKS PEACE.
Associated Press Cable to the Star.

TOXIC December 1oThe Emperor OF Japan formally opened
the Imperial Diet today with speech from the throne peaceful
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-12-10

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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-12-10
AMERICA HAS
GUANTANAMO

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT is AT LAST IN POSSES
SION OF NAVAL. STATION ON SOUTHERN COAST OIL
CUBA-NEGOTIATIONS SATISFACTORILY ENDED
AND AMERICA is NOW IN COMPLETE CONTROL
Associated
GUANTANAMO Cuba, December 1o-The United States naval
today formally took the naval cedd
America by Cuba this place.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-12-10
RUSSIA DENIES
COERCING KOREA

REPORT OF ARRIVAL OF EIGHT RUSSIAN WARSEGP
OFF CHEMULPO FOR PURPOSE OF RESISTING. ~
TEMPT OF KOREA TO OPEN PORT OF YON&AAfF1I
IS OFFICIALLY DISCREDITED ~ :.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-12-10

ST. PETERSBURG December Io-The report Ga
of the arrival of eight Russian warships at Chemupo
of opposing the opening of Yongampho, is dscreded
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-04
August 2eth. 1908.
Santa Fe Tax MuddIe Adjusted.

E. T. Cartilage OF Topeka, Kans.. tax
commissioner OF the Santa Fe. was La
Junta visitor last Wednesday. and after q
conference with County Treasurer Beer
bohm. basis OF settlement Of the rail-
road taxes for the year 1901 was agreed
upon. The Santa Fo agrees to pay taxes
for that year on the same ratio OF increase
in valuation over 1900 as other prop
erty.
Under the basis OF settlement agreed
upon. otero county will receive S56. 900.
and tho Santa Fe will settle with Bent
and Prowers counties on the same basis.
Tho Santa Fe paid otero county s52.-
2S6.5Z In 1900; the 1901 tax which tho
courts declared Illegal. amounted TO over
sea. 900. while the tax for the year 1902
is only S55.eo8.l9. These figures dem
ons,rate very clearly why the courts de-
clared the assessment Of 1901 Illegal.
The Santa Fe will cause an injunction
TO DO issued from the dis,rie, eour; noxt
week restraining tho ;roasurors Of tho
three counties named from collecting
taxes in excess Of tho amount agreed
upon. and this legal procedure will re-
lioye the ;reasurers and their bondsmen
Of all liability in tho matter. Tho money
will probably be paid into eour; within
tho next ten days and turned over TO tho
treasurer Of otoro eoun,y.-La Jun,a
Tribune.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-04
School Notice.

School begins Monday morning. Sept.
Tth. All children living north Of Santa
Fe railroad who bOlong in is;. 2nd. Sd.
9Th. 5;h and 9th grades, and all children
in either part Of the city belonging 70 9th
grade and High school grades. must ro-
port at the Liberty building. All children
living south Of Santa Fe railroad belong
ing to lst. 2nd. Sd. sth. 5th. 9Th and all
children in either par; Of the city belong
ing to tho 9TH grade. must report a;
Washington Building. The above will bo
rigidly enforced. Parents will please take
notice and send their children 10 the pro-
per building. instruetinE them TO go TO the
room occupied by their proper grade.
Secretary,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-04
Prevention Of Typhoid Fever.

Tho state board OF health OF Colorado
has recently issued circular relative TO
typhoid fever. Il says that the disease Is
spreading fast all over the country: that
from 25o.ooo to 100000 cases occur
annually. and tha, from 6 To 20 per cent.
OF the cases arc fatal.
Colorado. Il says. owing 10 It's almost
universal surface water supply. has as
much u no; more than It's share Of tho
disease. There Is great danger that tho
water supply in many communities will
become injected.
Typhoid fever Is a communicable and
prescntablo disease. depending for It's
cause upon a micro-orgsnism. or germ.
which Usually enters tho human system
through tho water used for drinking par-
poses. through infected milk. leo and veg
e;ables eaten raw. which have boon In
fee;ed by bad water In washing or by ir-
riga;ion.
Bad wa,er-,ha, Is. ioul-smelling. dirty.
and dissgrceablo waters no, neeossaT-
lily infected with tho germ. and only toe
frequently elosf. cool and refreshing
water Is the means Of causing much su!-
foring In community.
Boil all water used for drinking pur-
poses and tha, used for washing utensils
In which food Is kept Ordinary hl;erina
does no: remove tho germ.
In tho Rocky FaSJ country tho drinking
water is largely ariSssan tho very bes; oi
water. This Ssnno: possibly contribute Il
typhoid fever. bu; those who use this pur,
water should giso attention 10 tho o;hoi
precautions relative 70 preventing ;hii
i disease
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-04
Or. wfnkIer,
Optical Specialist
Of Colo. Springs

Will make regular trips
to Rocky Ford, first trip for
one week, commencing
Monday, September 7th and
ending Sept. 18th.
Glasses scientifically fit
ted by the latest and most
approved, up-to- date meth
DDS. We grind our own
lenses.
Difficult cases and school
children solicited.
No charge for consulta-
ton and examination first
trip. Satisfaction guaran-
teed.
Come as early in the week
as possible.
AT S0& ~. Main 0f. opposite
fhc p. o. once hours from,
to 8 p. m.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-04
a SIverLoving Cup
Of the Value Of $500.
a Prize Which tho Rocky Ford Country (the
Winners of the Orange Judd Fsrmer
Prixes) Ought to Capture.

o of
at Ogden
Refining silver
exhibit a
kind should properly alfalfa suitable
will hve shrink should
of the Congress- charges prepaid
will
seec compete
dons
Frstn Of fcounyan grown
Second nameo OF exhibit grower.
10 America
Foouth date Of planting II possible
should be later than Sept llth.
exhibition
the official chemist Of the Congress- Of irrigation
honorable
We the
Yours
Beet Sugar Company.
August c. Y Evans Manager
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-04
Worth doing to See.

What promises to be one Of the most
interesting turf events in the Arkansas
Valley during the fall months will be the
meeting of the Canon City Driving Asso-
eiatlon, to be held September 9. 10 and
II. Some of the speediest horses in the
Western and southern part Of the state
will be entered for the prizes, which carry
with them an aggregate Of $1,000. The
apple orchards about Canon City are an
interesting thing a. that season, and a
combined visit to the races and the or
ehards would be well worth the while of
the stranger. Half fare rates on all rail-
roads.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-04

AlmOs, continuously for tho pas, i've
years the construction Of dwelling houses
has progressed in Rocky Ford. A, tho
close OF each seasons building Z, was
though, tha, tho demands Of tho town
had been supplied. Blu; tho succeeding
year saw another revival Of building.
Notwithstanding all this building aetiv-
i,y there is no surplus Of dwellings. Ono
Of our leading real estate Offices which
does much rental business. yesterday had
no; single dwelling to rent
Since tho above was in type gentle
man from ordway. desiring To move TO
Rocky Ford. made inquiries Of two rental
agencies. neither Of which had even ono
dwelling to rent. He was surprised. as
from reports he had heard he expected -
find tho town so dull that he could got a
dwelling at his own proc. Rocky Ford
Is all right only needing few moro good
dwellings for ron;.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-04
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER A, 1903.
Call for Republican County conven-
tlOn.
La Juntn. Colo. Aug. "a. 1904.

La Juntn. Colo. Aug. ~. 1909.
The Rcpubican County Convention of
oiero County is hereby called To meet In tho
city al Rocky Ford on Saturday, September
10Th. ie5 foI the purpose of selecting ninc Csl
delegates to attend the Republican State Con-
voniion To la held In Denver. September. 18th
To nominate one candidate for Judg. of the
Supreme Court.
Aud the basis of representation IL made Us
follows; Each precinct shall hny. onc 10 dele
gate and ono "a additional delegate for each
80 votes or major fraction thereof east for
james H. Peabody for Governor.
Primnrlrr for selection of Delegates shall ne
hctd on saturday. september i2th. under the
supervision OF the Chairman OF the various
precincis
The precin~i, are entitled to the following
representation
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-04

D. q. Farley Of Colorado Springs.
chairman Of tho Republican state central
committee. has issued call for tho Re-
publican state convention to convene in
Denver September 2s. a, Eas, Turner
hall for tho purpose Of selecting chief
justice candidate for tho supreme eour; Of
Colorado. I, is understood ,ha, Judge
John Campbell Is tho only candidate at
present In this convention o,ero county
is entitled to nino delegates.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-04
The cantaIoupc Campaign.

Tho no;;od gems arc ripcning more
slowly than expected and tho shipments
have not yoi grown TO tho proportions
predicted for this date. There Is gros;
lack Of uniformity. some folds riponinr
much iastor than others. Tho quality
was never better. Tho prices obtained
continue TO be very satisfactory to grow
ors.
Shipments now aggregate about rs
car loads daily.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-04

The Dawlsy-Wilson hardware store
was robbed Friday night, but fortunately
the proprictors and the night marshal got
track Of the theft early. One Of the two
robbers was secured as he was attempt
ing 70 board the early train and a portion
Of the pistols. rszors. etc, recovered.
Entrance was effected by breaking in the
hack door
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-04

Owing to the mischief done by num-
ber Of boys, 1t was deemed necessary to
take some action. To this end a Law
and Order League has beon organized.
Some forty members have been obtained.
This organization proposes to see that
further pranks are investigated and the
boys punished. 1t seems a pity that the
home government.s 50 often inadequate.
La Junta Tribune.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-04
The Babies Arc Coming.

The Baby Show promises to be one Of
the features Of the State Fair to be held
at Pueblo, September Ia to ls. Each
day brings in new applicants for blue
ribbon honors and from the COLLECTION Of
photos Of the little darlings" now in the
Office Of Secretary Shireman. it would
puzzle the weariest and wisest bachelor
Judge to choose the handsonest.
The Baby Show has always been one
Of the most interesting features Of the
State Fair and the prize winners are re-
eipients Of numerous gifts from the fair
association and also from the citizens of
the state who are always interested in
this very pleasing event.
Buy Bread at ralheln,s penyer Bakery
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-04

C. W. Hiltz, the cowboy evangelist. .
well known in Rocky Ford. is now in
Boise City. Idaho. doing manual labor be-
tween preaching engagements. A few
days since he was bitten by vicious dog
and is temporarily in hospital. He will
probably be engaged for a series Of meet
ings in connection with a house-to-house
canvass in Boise CITY.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-04
Obituary.

Mrs. Mary {. Martin. aged 55 years.
after lohg illness died Tuesday. Sept. /.
Of heat failure. at Bsldwinis Sanitarium
in this city. Deceased came to this city
a number Of years ago and has many
friends here who ioin in sympathy with
her family this sad bereavement.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-04
A "Knocker" In Retirement.

There is knoeker in our town. and he
is wondrous wise.
He sent out plenteous knocks from earth
unto the skies.
But when he saw the crowd was there.
he sadly went away.
And planned another knock to use some
future day.
Good morningl. Did you go to the Fair2
Mary Jane.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-04

The Rocky Ford Millinery Store has just
been opened by Mrs. Howard and Mrs.
Peterson. opposite Blair & Wiswells.
They wish to attract the ladies by maxi
ing opening prices SO per cent. lower
than usual figures. Call and see them.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-04

There will be great diversity Of spor,
at the fall meeting Of the Canon City
Driving association. TO bo held at the race
course in that city September 9th TO ] tn
inclusive. The cash prizes aggregate
$4,000. which ought to insure large at
tendance Of people from the neighboring
towns. as well as some Of the best horses
in the state. The management is looking
forward to the most successful meeting
in the history Of the ASSOCIATION.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-04

There is good enough" way Of doing
things and there is still better way.
No one ought TO be satisfied until he has
done his best. This ought to be better
than good enough" 1t is all right to let
swell enough alone and do still better
Farming today is the largest business in
the world.