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Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-06-22
BY AUTHORITY
WATER RATE NOTICE.

In accordance with Section ! OF
Chapter XVI OF the Laws OF 1880:
All persons holding water privileges
OF those paying water rates are hereby
notified that the water rates for the
term ending Dec. 81, 1908, will be due
and payable at the Office of the Homo.
lulu Water Works on the list day OF
July, 1903.
All such rates remaining unpaid for
fifteen days after they are due will be
subject to an additional 10 per cent.
All privileges upon which rates re-
main unpaid August Is. 1908, thirty
drys after becoming delinquenD, are
liable to suspension without further
notice.
Rates are payable at the Office of the
Water Works, in the basement Of the
Capitol Building.
ANDREW BROWN.
Supt. Honolulu Water Works.
Honolulu, June 20, 1903. 24S7-l0t
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-06-22

Of the Society Islands, over forty years
ago. his father being the late Captain
English, who was for many years
Waterman at the Wilder & Co.'S wharf,
Honolulu. He leaves a wife, a native
Of Tahiti, John brother now at Ho-
nolulu, nephew and two nieces, the
children of his sister, whose remains
were cremated at Kahului during the
bubonic plague Of 1901. Bob English
leaves an estate worth about two thou
sand dollars A. n. Kepoikai has been
appointed temporary administrator OF
the estate. Mr.. and Mrs. A. n. Kepoi-
kai came up this week from Honolulu
intending to celebrate the birthday an
niyersary Of Mrs. Kepoikai, which
happy event happened on June 18th,
but reading of the terrible death in the
Bulletin a few minutes before their
departure for here, changed their plans,
for deceased was lifelong friend.
The many friends Of Captain Parker
OF the steamer Clardine hope that he
will get the appointment as Pilot Of
Kahului Harbor.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-06-22
BENCH AND BAR BANQUET AND
CONSIDER MORE SUPREME JUDGES

Associate Justice Galbraith replied
TO the toast. THE Bench" not forget
ting to say some nice things concern
ing the bar.
"The Bar" was spoken for by Attor-
ney General Andrews, who insisted
that attorneys should invariably re-
gard the ethics OF the profession and
uphold the good name It had always
held.
"Should the number OF the Justices
OF the Supreme Court be increased"
was aiiirmatively answered by II. a.
Bigelow, who argued that FIVE instead
OF three Justices we're needed show
Ing by statistics the increase OF popula-
ton and property valuation, therefore
the natural increase OF litigation.
United States Attorney Breckons was
not sure Of the advisability OF the
move. Chief Justice Frcar believed
more justices we're needed.
F. e. Thompson responded for THE
Client" Numerous impromptu toasts
called forth much eloquence. THE
Star Spangled Banner" was sung AT
the close OF the evening.
Those present we're: Governor Dole
Chief Justice Frear. Judge Estee. JUS
tIce Galbraith. Judge De Bolt. Judge
Gear, Judge Robinson. Judge Dickey
Attorney General Andrews, w. s.
Woods OF San Francisco, p. l.. Weay'
or. b. l., Marks, w. l.. Stanley, S. II
Derry, C. s. Dole, II. A. Bigelow, W
l.. whitney, c. II. Hemenway. Henry
I Holmes. Arthur Wilder, X. w. Breck'
ons, A. Lewis, S. NJ Ballou. l.. J. War
rem, S. X. Kane, A. +. Judd, 7, Me
Giants Stewart, +. Il. Thompson.
The menu was as follows:
Fish Chowder a Ia Manhattan
Olives Mixed Pickles Radishei
Proiled Porterhouse Steak, Maitre d
Hotel
French Fried Potatoes
Lettuce Salad with French Dressing
Toasted Crackers
Beer from the Wood
Cafe Noir
Following the discussion OF the sub
ject at the annual dinner Congress will
be asked to amend the Organic Act AM
increase the number OF Supreme Cour
Justices from three to hye. At tn,
dinner vote declared in favor OF tn
change and the executive COMMITTEES
OF the Association was ordered to draw
up bill. also a memorial to Congress
expressing the views OF the member
OF the bar in the matter.
A special meeting will soon be hel,
to consider the desired change.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-06-22
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Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-06-22

Food for both body and thought was
not lacking in quantity OF quality at
the third annual dinner OF the Hawaii
an Bar Association at the Moana hotel
on Saturday evening. The gathering
was happy one.
Governor Dole and gentlemen Of the
bench adorned the head OF large T
shaped board. Yellow daisies and ferns
constituted the floral decorations
Henry Holmes. President William o.
Smith being absent. introduced United
States Attorney Breckons as toast
master OF the evening. The eloquent
Federal prosecutor accepted the honor.
reading a letter from President Smith
to the effect that he was at home SUI.
fering with a prevalent fever. Tho
writer suggested that the practice In
cases OF dengue should be amended so
that the whole proceedings might be
dismissed on motion OF the defendant"
In this case II seemed that natures
supreme court had overruled the de-
murrer and Dengue VS.. Smith was
bound to go to trial.
The Governor responded to the toast
of THE President" emphasizing the
fitness OF the men who had occupied
the presidential chair, adding that the
early training Of our chief magistrates
had been a study OF such things and
conditions as proved OF value to them
upon coming to the head OF affairs. The
Governor spoke OF Washington, Jetfer-
son, Madison and Lincoln as striking
examples OF this fact. Questions Of
universal Importance and the difiicul-
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-06-22

considered very serious, although they
are both under medical treatment.
Bob English's right wrist was
blown of entirely while two big cuts
were under his right jaw besides other
I injuries about the abdomen. These
| injuries we're of so serious nature
that any one of them would have re.
suited fatally. but Notwithstanding the
great loss of blood, English survived
for nearly four hours afterwards, and
while undergoing necessary operation
at Malulani Hospital by Drs. Jno Wed.
dick and Ed. Armitage, ether being ad.
ministered, Bob English peacefully
passed away, his powerful vitality aid.
ing him in keep his consciousness al.
most until the time the anesthetic was
applied.
The sad news OF the explosion quick.
~ went around, bringing CONSERVATION
into almost every household In and
around Wailuku district. where the
name of Bob English is well known
Many were the expressions Of regret
and sorrow that came from the lips Of
those who knew and were intimate
with poor Bob in life when they real.
lied the severity of his injuries. and
when at length life became extinct a
was almost a household god to his
friends.
The funeral took place the same
Tuesday afternoon, which was very
largely attended. The coffin and
nNourners were brought to Waikiki in
n special train at 4 p. m, where the
mourners from Wailuku and the mem.
bers of Haleakala Lodge. X. OF p.
formed into long procession and
started for Kaahumanu Church, where
services were held lasting over half an
hour. From the church the long pro.
cession headed for Wailuku cemetery.
w. +. Crockett conducted the final
ceremonies at the grave, according to
the ritual OF their order.
On Wednesday evening n coroner's
jury convened by Coroner l.. NJ. Bald
win met at the Waikiki Court House
Tie following were the members o.
til" Jury: w. II. Eodgers, G. s Good
ness. Mani Faustino. W. ". King. II.
d. wilkins, and Jno Ferreira. 4 par
tial examination Of witnesses was held
that evening. The jury adjourned un.
I'll next week or as soon as Ned Kru-
ger and Akoni are well enough to at.
tend the inquest. Ned Kruger and
Akoni who were injured together with
Bob, are slowly recovering. Mr.. Fill
Ter being at the bow of the boat at the
time OF the cacident was not hurt at
all. It was fortunate for all those on
board that the remaining 10 sticks
OF giant powder In the boat and i'm
mediately under Bob English, did not
go OF at the same time with the caps.
otherwise there would not have been
any left to tell the tale.
Bob English was born at Tahiti. one
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-06-22
Ashes From Cigar Caused
Dynamite Explosion
That Killed Bob English

Waikiki, June 20.--One of the sad.
dest fatal accidents OF recent years
happened at Kahului Harbor last Tues.
day morning. June 18TH when Pilot
Robert l.. English lost his life ny the
accidental explosion Of giant powder
Early that fatelul Tuesday morning
Bob English and others made prepare.
lions to go out into the bay on some
kind of an expedition. II. W. Filler,
superintendent of the Kahului Rail.
road Company saw them from his
house getting into boat at the Kahu.
lui landing. so he made post haste for
the boat and succeeded in inducing the
! others to get into his own boat, as it
was larger. MIR. Filler wanted to join
! the expedition. but at the same time he
4 had an eye to business, as he wanted
Bog English and others to aid him
that morning in sounding the mornings
In the bay, for 1t was quite long time
ago that he and Bob attended to the
buoys.
About fifteen charges OF giant pow.
der and about one hundred caps were
also placed in the boat. Eight got into
Mr.. Filters boat, among them being:
Pilot Bob English, Supt. II w. Filler,
Uaia Napoleon. Ned Kruger Sr.. Ako.
/ nj, j. Makahio, head stevedore at land.
| ing, Ed. Benton and Johnnie English
All went serenely until the party were
several hundred yards away from the
| landing.
Bob occupied the center of the boat.
while Uaia Napoleon, a brother of
Mrs. A. S. Wilcox OF Kauai and Mrs.
Eben Low OF Kohaia. was captain OF
the boat. Mr.. Filler, knowing OF the
presence OF the giant powder In the
| boat. had some mysterious foreboding
as to coming accident and It was
well for him that he anticipated dan.
ger, so he kept away from the range OF
possible injury. although there was
enough explosive in the boat 20 kill
every one and also smash the boat to
atoms.
! Bob stood up in the center of the
! boat and threw overheard one charge,
/ evidently to kill some fish, but none
was killed, as there were none in sight.
bob got hold Of another stick and at.
tached the fuse and cap. Just at that
moment the ashes from his lighted
cigar dropped into the bottom OF the
boat and Immediately the caps went
off like thunder bolts. Bob was amaz.
ed at the unexpected happening and,
in the excitement OF the moment for.
got entirely about the charge he was
holding in his right hand with the
fuse already iGnited.
In few seconds there was a sudden
crash. the charge went of, and Bob
was knocked down into the boat al.
most senseless. Uaia Napoleon fell
headlong overheard. Kruger and Ako.
n who were near Bob received injuries
tc their legs from ignited caps also fly.
ing splinters, but their injuries are not
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-06-22
BOWERS MERCHANT PATROL AND
CONFIDENTIAL AGENCY.

Competent watchmont furnished for
business houses and residences.
Office, 6eretanla and Mecuily Streets.
p. o. Box 2s4.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-06-22
PASSENGERS ARRIVED.

From Maui ports, per stmr. Claudine,
June 2l.--C. w. Dickey, II. p. Bald
win, Miss n. e. Simonds. C. Kaiser.
Miss Steele, Miss Hannestad. Miss H..
Medeiros, Mrs. Wong Leang, Miss NJ.
Medeiros, II. German, +. T. Sullivan.
A. Martinsen, s. Sengstack. f, G..
pouse. wife and two children, Mrs.
Nakuina and servant, four Hutchinson
children, n. Sugimoto, Rev. Tsugi, Kan
Tow, ]. V. Fernandes and wife. Mrs.
Fernandes, S. Topltz. ]. ]. Combs, G.
=. Rookie, Mrs. Akuna and wife, Mas
tiers Akuna 81, Chung Sung, Chang
Chau, Avail Ahmi, L. A. Perry, Miss G.
Benjamin and child, A. w. Seabury
and wife, Mrs. Hookeikei and two
children, Mrs. Meyers and two children,
J. l.. Bennett, Chock See, Chang Kim,
d. II. Case. T. p. Du Bose, J. NJ. Coul-
SON Mrs. w. A. Mckay, Mrs. Il. l.,
Austin. C. Kaiser, l.. X. Ekberg, c. S,
Holloway, NJ. Mccain, A. N Haysel-
den. DR.. o. f. Wall
From Kauai ports, per stmr. Mika-
hala, June 2l.-H. A. Isenberg, me-
Prosser. c. NJ. Cooke, C. w. Spitz, A. s
Wilcox, Il. s. Goodhue, T. Bayman, j
II. Hanaike. NJ. Aloiau, w. T.. Devreaux
w. Larenz, w. c. Parke, Miss NJ, Grote
Miss f, Kaipu, Miss A. Thronas, Mrs
: A. l.. Wilcox, Miss L. C.. Potts, G. Ka'
meoka, w. G, Hyman, Miss X. Hoo
kano, Miss L. Akamuhou, A. Abrew. A
Haneberg. Geo. Goodacre, Capt. Camp
bell. G. F. Prescott. Master NJ. Good
hue. F. II. Jordan, j. Nevin, Lai Feart
Hawai- Fun, @, Ramsay, X. Long. Al
Cheu. Tim Lai, Mrs. NJ. Poepoe, T.
Kruse, +. G. Handy and 40 japanese
and 10 Chinese deck.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-06-22
SEALED TENDERS.

Sealed Tenders will be received by
the Superintendent of Public Works
till IL m. Monday, the 29th Of June.
1903, for Matchmaking Government
Road from East Property line of Road
to Pearl City, to meet macadam being
laid by Eva and Waianae Road Board.
The Superintendent reserves the
right to reject any and all bids.
Plans and specifications on file in OF.
fees of the Superintendent OF Public
Works, and Eva and Waianae Road
Board. HENRY T.. COOPER.
Superintendent of Public Works.
June 20, 1908. 24s7.3t
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-06-22
SEALED TENDERS,

Sealed Tenders will be received by
the Superintendent of Public Works
Monday, the goth of June, at IL m,
FOR furnishing all labor and material
and construct a Concrete Arch over
hanoa Stream. Beretania Avenue Elk.
tension, Honolulu.
Plans and specifications on file in
once OF the Superintendent Of Public
Works.
The Superintendent reserves the
right to reject any and all bids.
HENRY Il, COOPER,
superintendent of Public Works.
June II, 1903. 24S5.3t
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-06-22
Corporation Notices.
ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCK.
HOLDERS.

BY order OF the Board OF Directors,
notice is hereby given that the An
nual Meeting of the Stockholders OF
The First American Savings & Trust
Co. of Hawaii, Ltd, for the election OF
officers and directors, will be held at
its place Of business on Fort Street, in
Honolulu, Island of Oahu. on Wednes-
day, the first day OF July. 1908, at p.
N. OF that day.
w. G. COOPER,
Secretary Of the First American Saw
ings & Trust Co, Of Hawaii, Ltd.
Honolulu, June 9Th, 1903. 2i7G-tf
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-06-22

For Sale" cards at Bulletin otfieA
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-06-22
RAlBTATE TRANSACTIONS
Filed for Record June 20

Filed for Record June 20
d K Brown--P l. Weaver ........D
Chas Lorsen---v T. X Paaniani .....D
X n Gaspar-H Hackfeld & Co.....D
Pilikia and hsb--E Quni ........D
Mrs A Osmer ct al-First Bank Of
Jos X Like Fitzgerald .....M
4 Medeiros and WIN de Canto I'D
Filed for Record June %
| de NJ Gonsalvos-M a Rogo .....D
p Kanewa--Mrs X Smith ...,....D
q X Kauhai ct ALVIN Smith I'D
A Perry--A Perry ct al ...........D
Kona Trdg Co ct al--Jno Grcig I'D
Mona Trdg Co ct al-Jno Greig. AL
l. Hime-Mrs X Dudoit ........D
Gear. Lansing & Goa NJ Pires I'D
T Awana-A Taitc, .Agrmt
Wahia-H A Baldwin .........D
John Filler-H A Baldwin ........D
! NJ Honokaupu-Haiku Sug Co. .Optn
r Akanaliilii-Haiku Sug Co ....Optn
J X Smythe-Haiku Sug Co .....L
Hakalau Pltn Goa X Nawahi Rel
l. c X Lane ct ala w Carter TN
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-06-22

The BUSINESS MANS HANDY IN.
DeH' published In the Saturday BuIle.
tin and the Weekly Edition, gives a
concise and complete resume Of all lie.
gal notices, calls for tenders, Juda.
ments, building permits and real es.
tate transactions. Evening Bulletin,
rs cents per month. Weekly Bulletin.
81 per year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-07
MANY COMPLAINTS
Made TO the Governor About the 0bstruc,
lions Of the Channel In the KarhOr.

The foreign steamships which have
been coming here with coal from Eng
land have caused a problem for the state
authorities 10 solve regarding the dispo-
siton OF vessels held below the city lin
it's. and complaint has been made TO Gov
ernor Garvin regarding the obstruction OF
the channel below Fields Point The
governor conferred with the harbor COM
missioners regarding the jurisdiction OF
Harbor Master Mcclure OF this city,
whsoe sphere of authority at present ends
with the city line, just below Field $
Point, on the west side, and further up
on the east side. The harbor commits
sioners were somewhat in doubt In regard
To the scope OF their authority regarding
the matter. and Mr.. Shedd chairman OF
General Stearns in relation to IL.
AS soon as the scope OF their authority
Is determined they intend 20 act, as the
matter demands Immediate attention.
There are now eight big tramp steamers
between Fields Point and Pomham Light
and they are anchored I'm such n way as
to cause a vessel entering the harbor 10
travel course resembling a passage In
a maze.
over these Harbor Master Mcclure Is
not in fun authority. as he is I'm the up
per harbor. Otherwise they could be
moved to other anchorages.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-07
FINANCIAL NEWS
BULLS AND BEARS.

Wall street, Mabch 7.-Opening prices
were generally Fraction lower than last
night Depression In London had a
sympathetic effect here. Canadian Pacl-
fic was down rs and the trans-C Contin-
entail stocks and Baltimore and Ohio
were notably affected. Small fractional
gains were made by Peoples Gas. Brook
lyn Transit and Tenn Coal.
The insignificant character OF the de-
mand after yesterdays late substantial
rally chilled bull operations Prices
nuctuated narrowly and irregularly. Mis-
souri, Pacific was bid up 70 10 but did
not hold and there was some liquidation
In the Paciflcs. Southerns and soft coal
stocks. Amalgamated ran of a point
below the opening and Kansas and Tex
as pfd., Baltimore and Ohio. Norfolk and
Western. Southern Railway pfd.. ST.
Louis and San Francisco and Leather
pfd. sold point or more below last night.
General Electric fell 21k. There were
fractional recoveries befor the hour ex-
pired.
The market sagged slowly until the
publication of the bank statement The
disclosure of n reduction I'm the surplus
reserves on deposit excluding United
states deposits 10 less than $1,000. .eee-
brought out free offering all through the
list. Net declines for all the principal
stocks ran from l@2 points and over i'm
st. Paul, Union Pacific, Canadian Paci-
fic, Rock Island and st. Louis and san
Francisco. Some effort at support was
evident but the selling broke through
and the closing was very active and
weak
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-07
FOR MkNSLAUGHTER.
Foil Indicted by Grand Jury Tor killing
Riaca at Boston.

Boston, March THE report of the
Suffolk county grand jury. made for the
March term in the superior court here to-
day. Included an indictment for man
slaughter. The other bills were for minor
offences.
The granddaughter charge r. against
Frank Foti. who IL Is alleged caused the
death OF Francesca Riaca at the North
End on Feb. II. The victim was shot
FIVE times and died soon after the shoot
ing Fot and Riacca met on the night
in question and a wordy quarrel ensued.
The argument became very warm and I'm
the end Fou drew his revolver and fired
the shots, three taking effect I'm the upper
part of Riacca's body.
The trouble between the men started In
saugus where both men were working.
Two women figured In the quarret Ono
known as Riacas wife. who had had
trouble with Fotrs wife.
Sylvester ]. O'Brien was indicted for
robbery He was arrested In Auburn,
Me. as n fugitive from justice. IL is
alleged that on the night OF January -
ne beat and robbed Frederick p. Jones
OF Ellsworth street. Chelsea. Jones was
laid up for some time.
The remainder OF the 20 indictments are
for offences against property.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-07
SENATOR SACKS0N
Continued from page One.
ENTERS LAW OFFICES.

In 1866 ne entered the law office OF
Henry Faryngton OF Waldoboro and the
following year studied with Hon. Lorenzo
Clay OF Gardiner. He was admitted to
the bar IN November. 1861. He taught
school the following winter.
In 1865 he was nominated on the Demo-
cratic ticket for clerk OF the courts OF
Lincoln county and was defeated by only
30 votes I'm n total OF over 5000 running far
ahead OF his ticket
In September. 1869. he opened n law Of
fee az Hallowell and was city solicitor
from 1870 to 1878
lie came to Providence Jan. I. 1879. and
was admitted to the Rhode Island bar. lie
entered into partnership with Col. Daniel
R. Ballou. the copartnership continuing
until July. 1925. when Mr. Jackson with
drew and since then has been alone In
the practice OF his profession. having en-
joyed a large practice.
Always a staunch Democrat and taking
part In several campaigns he steadfastly
refused 10 run for any office. but last
fan was induced 10 become the candidate
for senator on the Democratic ticket from
this city and was elected by a handsome
ma ajority.
lie Is member OF Olive Branch lodge
OF odd Fellows. lie married Miss Ella
A. owen OF Waltham. Jan q. 1875. and
has two sons. Dr. Frank III. Jackson. Jr,
and Walter " Jackson
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-07
$4,000 FOR
THE STATE
TREASURY
Sum Received for Oyster Bed
Leases viii Be Turned Over
by SheIIfiSh Commissioners

During the winter months just passed
the oyster dealers from all parts of Mar
ragansett bay and Providence river. have
been complaining of poor quality OF their
catch but Notwithstanding this fact and
the falling of of the demand which was
a natural consequences. the money recet-
we'd for leases OF oyster ground, tops any
previous year.
Next week the board OF shell fish COM
mlssioners expects 10 turn over to the
state treasurer about s33 900 as the pro-
ceeds Of the letting OF oyster grounds.
OF this sum si6.414 was received last
Monday, and for the two months prev
ious. the receipts were but $500. The
great difference was caused by the near
ness to the time limit after tho expira-
ton of which interest commences on the
unpaid rent.
The receipts from this source have
been increasing each year." said Secre-
tary Collins OF the board today. and this
year Is little over the amount OF last
year notwithstanding the poor quality
of the shell fish.
The chief trouble seems 70 lie in the
fact that the oysters do not fatten but
are poor and thin and consequently do
not open as well 10 the advantage OF the
oyster men. The shell too does not
seem to grow on the bivalves on many
of the beds which is said to be very un-
usual for while in other times the oyster
itself did not fatten the shells continued
TO increase in size.
No beds seem exempt from the general
poor quality the dealers say and the
commissioners have had reports from all
parts Of the bay nearer the sea being as
bad of as those In Providence river
1ne so called green" oyster is also
a source of trial to many dealers and I'm
cases where beds are all filled with this
variety, the demand has fallen off TO a
great extent. The customers think from
the color OF the bivalve that II is not
wholesome. supposing it to be sick, but
by a recent analysis at New Haven, they
were found TO be fully as free from in
furious ingredients as the finest white
oyster. The color the commissioners
say is due TO certain vegetable sub
stance which the oysters feed on and
they consider them fully as good as the
other kind. The worst feature is the
mussel pest and this is said 10 be the
hardest to overcome. but 1t may be done
in time.