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Newport weekly independent., 1904-01-22

a few weeks, will see the contrast be- tween the comforts of the average city dwelling to that or the average farm dwelling. The farmer, however, in most cases does not realize this con- trast, and hence so-called modern con- veniences are the exception in the farmhouse. This is not as it should be. A farmer in moderate circum- stances should and could very easily have these conveniences, and probably would have did he realize their ad- vantages and comforts. These modern conyeniences are sold cheaply.
 The accompanying plans are in- tended for farmhouse of this kind,
Newport weekly independent., 1904-01-22
A Physfcfan,s Statement.

Yorktown, Ark, Jan. ll.--Leland Will iamson, M. D.. one of the cleverest phy- sicians, has made statement, endorsing Dodds' Kidney Pills and saying that he uses them in his daily practice in preference to my other Kidney medicine. His statement las created a profound sensation as it is somewhat unusual for physician to pub SIicly endorse anything in the shape of patent medicine. Dr. Williamson says:
 After twenty years practice in sickly md malarious country l have come to the conclusion that 1t is always best to use the remedy that will relieve and cure my pa. tients whether ethical or not.
 ! have used Dodd's Kidney Pills with uni form success inthe various forms of Kidney Disease, Pain in the Back, Gout, Rheuma- ism, Inflammation and Congestion of the Kidneys and all kindred diseases; always prescribe Dodd's Kidney Pills in such cases md can testify that they invariably restore the Kidneys to their normal state and there by relieve the blood of accumulated poisons, producing prompt and effective cures"
Newport weekly independent., 1904-01-22
INSURANCE FOR WORKMAN.
Has Resulted Most Ad- mirably.

The German governments inte-es In the working people is exemplified most strikingly in the system of work men's insurance it has recently estab- lished and is maintaining at consider able pecuniary outlay, but to the in finite advantage of the beneficiaries. In 1902, on account of sickness, 4,8o0, ,000 persons received sick benefits amount ing to $51 ,500, ,000; for accidents, 3S4, ,566 persons received $26,S00,000; for in drmity 100000 persons received $32,- 250, 0,000-a total of 6,735, 900 persons benefited to the extent of $10S,, ,,500, ,000. Of the total amount $10,350,0O0 was contributed by the government, $52,- 600, ,000 by employers and $500, 900 by the insured That is to say, the work ing classes received over $62 ,000,0 be- yOnd the amount of their own contri- button to the cost of their insurance against sickness and infirmity, and this amount is increasing with great rapid ity. It has already increased tenfold in the II years.
 An incidental effect has been an inn mense impetus to the work of public sanitation. There is direct economy in providing healthful conditions fer the working classes which acts as a constant spur upon the authorities. As consumption was found to be the worst enemy to the health of the workers a law was passed in 1899 providing for the establishment of sanitariums in connection with infirmity insurance and there are now between 70 and 80. eanitariums, containing 1000 beds, for the accommodation of working class patients under the insurance laws. The open-air cure Is employed with great euccess, over 67 per cent. of the pa- tents being fully restored to working capaefty and over 21 per cent addition q arc partially restored.
 Another marked effec of the system is that is has greatly promoted peace full relations between trades unions and employers. Instead of aiming at work shop control the unions take to poli- tics, and this has been great factor in the enormous growth of the social dem ocratic party. This is curious reverse of the original expectation with which et0te insurance was introduced It was intended to disarm socialism by attach Ing the working classes to the govern ment- It has promoted socialism by teaching the working classes to look to the exercise of state authority for the promotion of their interests. It has given the labor movement in Germany . thoroughly political character, recog- nizing and upholding public authority, because 1t expects eventually to wield that authority. Hence there is pow erful force at work counteracting an- archical tendencies.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-01-22

measurement. The basement walls are of stone, and the cellar extends be- heath the whole house. The roof is shingled and stained. All of the rooms are of good size and nicely finished. The dining room, living room and ves- tibule, hall and stairs, may be finished in oak or a cheaper material if ones purse does not permit The floor in the kitchen should be of maple or sim liar hard wood, but throughout the re- mainder of the house the floors may be Of spruce or pine. There are man. tels in the living room, dining room and front bedroom, and there are closets off each of the bedrooms There is large linen closet and storerocm off the hall upstairs, which the women will appreciate. The bathroom is of good size and fitted with good modern
Newport weekly independent., 1904-01-22
TOBACCO BLINDNESS.
Chief Trouble in This Disease Traccablc to the Stomach m
 the Primary Source.

A British oculist has called attention
 to new and indirect method of treat
 ing tobacco blindness, and notes the extraordinary fact that the chief t20UI ble in this disease is traceable 70 the stomach as the primary source Excess sive smoking, as is well known, causes in many individuals partial and some times total blindness. Tobacco blind ness (and also the failure of vision which comes from the excessive use of alcoholic beverages) is remarkable because of the absence of any change in the structure of the eye itself.
 Microscopic examination in these cases has disclosed peculiar alterations in the ganglion cells of the retina, and these changes were formerly believed to have been produced by the poison of the tobacco itself Three years ago a Philadelphia physician published the opinion that the alteration in the cells. followed by failing vision, was not produced by the nicotine itself, but by poisons which the nicotine created in the system. These secondary poisons, finding their way to the eye, modified the cells in the retina, this modifica- tion being followed by inadequate power of vision or by loss of vision al- together
 With this original suggestion ffU , starting point, other observers toSx up the investigation, with the result that the seat of the trouble has been To- cated. This is found to lie in tho stomach. Nicotine disturbs the nor Wal function of the stomach, and in- stead of healthy digestion, the smoker has veritable poison factory in his gastric region. Instead of treat ing the eye, therefore, the new method goes at once to the stomach and at- tempts to stop the manufacture of poisons in that important organ.
 Several interesting cases are re- ported of complete cures by this method. One patient, an excessive smoker, whose eyes were rapidly fail- ing, was treated for indigestion. Tho stomach was pumped out and found to contain evidences of gastritis. The mans diet was corrected his tobacco cut off, and other remedies of hy- gienic kind were applied. Tn few weeks the blindness had disappeared
 These facts seem to clear up the mystery attaching in general to to- bacco blindness. Some men can smoke to excess without impairing the eyes, while others are affected in that way by much smaller quantity of smol1- ing. This anomaly can be understood when it is remembered that 1t is the stomach and not the eyes upon which the nicotine acts directly. Some ston- achs can resist the poison-makin8 force of the tobacco; others cannot, and it is those whose stomachs are affected by the use of the weed that suffer blindness. Smokers should therefore have an eye to their digestion.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-01-22
ELEcTRo-THERMIc FAN.
It Heats the Air Current It Delivers to Any Degree the Operator
 May Desire.

An electric fan that heats the air current that it delivers has been de- vised by M. de Mare, Belgian cleo trician. The device, which is termed by it's inventor the "electrothermic fan" is thus described by Emile Guar ini in the Scientific American Supple ment:
 The apparatus consists of an cleo tric motor and rotating fan, the blades of which are of mica Upon these mica blades are fastened resistance-coils, which are heated by the passage through them of current of electric ity."
 In order to heat the air to a high temperature by means of these coils, without melting the wire or even pro- ducing light, which would waste the energy, M. de Mare incloses his fan in
Newport weekly independent., 1904-01-22

plumbing fixtures. The front bedroom may be finished white, the remaining rooms natural wood There is bal cony connected with the front of the house and front bedroom.
 Estimate material needed to build: 580 feet 2x6 inches for plates; 2015 squares (100 square feet); 2x12 inch for joists, placed Is inches on centers; 19 squares 2x6 inches for rafters. l6 inches on centers; 20h squares seven-eightbs-inch matched spruce or pine flooring; 19 squares one-inch rough boards for roof sheathing; lath and plaster, 600 square yards; 2s inch rough boards for roof sheathing; box frame windows, 23 doors. First floor or ground plan. dimensions, liv- ing room, 16x19 feet, dining room 111s x171s feet, kitchen 1Ax11 feet; wash room, 10x10 feet; second floor plan front bedroom, 151zx20 feet; back bed- room, 141ax101a feet: bathroom, 7xS feet; small bedroom. 7x11 feet; end bedroom. 10x71z feet.-J. A. MacDon- aid, in Orange Judd Farmer.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-01-22

A short time ago. by request, Uncle Isaac came to Waco and sat for his pie ture. In his hand he held stick cut from the grave of General Andrew Jack son, which has been carried by him ever since. MT. Brock is a dignified old gen. tleman, showing few signs of decrepi- tude. His family Bible is still preserved, and it shows that the date of his birth was written 115 years ago.
 Surely a few words from this remarka- ble old gentleman, who has had 115 years of experience to draw from, would be interesting as we'll as profitable. A lengthy biographical sketch is given of this remarkable old man in the Waco Times-Herald, December 4, 1898. A still more pretentious biography of this, the oldest living man, illustrated with a double column portrait, was given the readers of the Dallas Morning News. dated December II, 1898, and also the Chicago Times-Herald of same date
Newport weekly independent., 1904-01-22
'HE OLDEST MAN IN AMEkitA
How He Escaped the Terrors of Many Winters
 by Using Pe-rll-na.

This centenarian is an ardent friend uf Peruna, having used it many years.
 In speaking of his good health and ex- treme old age, MT. Brock says:
 After man has lived in the world as long as have, he ought to have found out great many things by experience 1 think have done so.
 zone of fhe things have found out to my entire satisfaction IS the proper thing for ailments that are due directly 10 the effects Of fhe climate. For ITS years have wifhsf0Od the changeabfe climate Of the United States.
 "I have always been very healthy man, but of course subject to the little affections which are due to sudden changes in the climate and temperature. During my long life have known 2 great many remedies for coughs, colds and diarrhoea.
 ssAs for Dr. Harfman's remedy, Peruna, have found if 10 be the best, If not f1e only, reliable remedy for these affections. It has been my standby for many years, and affrib. ute my good health and extreme old age to this remedy.
 Tt exactly meets all my requirements. It protects me from the evil effects of sudden changes; it keeps me in good appetite; it gives me strength; it keeps my blood in gooI circulation. have come to rely upon italnf6Ssst entirely Tor the many little things for which nVeo medicine.
 When epidemics of la grippe first began to make their appearance in this country was a sufferer from this dis- ease.
 "I had several long sieges with fine grip. At first did not know fhaf Peruna was a remedy for this disease. When heard that Ia grippe was epidemic cafarrh, Ifried Peruna for Ia grippe and found IL to be just the thing"
 In a later letter dated January 31, 1903, MT. Brock writes:
 T am we'll and feeling as we'll as have for years. The only thing that bothers me is my sight. If could see better could walk all over the farm and it would do me good. I would not be without npc-una"
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Newport weekly independent., 1904-01-22
Immense Waste of Fuel.

With the methods now in use seven tenths of the force in coal is wasted. A few years ago the waste was nine- tenths. MT. Edison declares that a bucketful of coal should drive an ex- press train from New York to Phila- delphia, and few tons be sufficient for the largest ocean steamship, whose bunkers must now hold thousands
Newport weekly independent., 1904-01-22

a case, in which it's action congresses the air. The compressed air rapidly absorbs the heat from the wire coils and prevents the wire from reaching the fusing- point. M. Guarini con- cludes:
 The pressure of the air upon the re- sistance coils revolving in it is almost uniform at every point When the fan turns and a current of electricity is passed through the coils, very lively heat, an insupportable heat, issues from the mouth of the casing. In the experiments made before me MT. De Mare allowed the revolving fan to at tain a satisfactory speed before turn ing the electric current through the resistance-coils. The wire, which while the fan was in motion glowed but dimly, was, in fact, so thin that the current employed-2 20 amperes- would readily have caused 1t to melt at the ordinary air-pressure"
 Many Dealers In Dry Goods.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-01-22

suitable for farm of 100 acres or less. I give detail plans of the two floors and frout elevation, and bill of timber, so that the reader needs but submit the plans to a building con- tractor for estimates.
 The home is two stories high, built of brick or wood. AS feet long at the back, 37 feet wide at the left end. and lg1a feet at .he right end, outside
Newport weekly independent., 1904-01-22

BOrnbefore the United States was formed. Saw ZZ Presidents elected. Pe-ru-na kas protected hia1 from aH sudden changes. Veteran Of four wars. ShOd q horse when go years old. Always conquered the grip with Pe-ru-na. Witness in q land suit at fhe age of no years. Believes Peruna fhe greatest remedy of the age for catarrhal
 diseases.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-01-22
Low Cost Modem Farm House

WAREHOUSES with modern con-
 veniences, such as hot and cold
 water. water closet, bath room, sink rack and WOOL and fuel room. are the exception. Those who have resided in a city for any length of time, even
Newport weekly independent., 1904-01-22
Worth AN It Would Cost.

! The Wife-I think we ought to have Lucy's voice cultivated, John, if it doesn't cost too much.
 The Husband--It can't cost too much, my dear, if 1t wall improve it.-Stray Stories-
Newport weekly independent., 1904-01-22

I SAC BROCK, a citizen of McLennan l county, Texas, has lived for 115 years.
 For many years he resided at Rosque Falls, eighteen miles west of Waco, but now lives with his son-in-law at Valley Mills, Texas.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-01-22

For free book on catarrh, address The Peruna Medicine Co, Columbus, o.
 If you do not derive prompt and satis- factory results from the use of Peruna, write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving full statement of your case and he will be pleased to give you his valuable ad- vice gratis. A
 Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus Ohio.
Newport weekly independent., 1904-01-22

Many Dealers In Dry Goods. In the United States there are 97,671 dry goods merchants
Newport weekly independent., 1904-01-22

Miss Rose Hennessy, we'll
 known as a p0etess and elocu-
 ti0nist, of Lexington, Ky, tells
 how she was cured of uterine inflammation and ovaritis by tue use of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege- table Compound.
 DEAR MRs. PINKHAM: :-For years I enjoyed the best of health and thought that would alwaysdo so. I attended parties and receptions thinly clad, and would be suddenly chilled, but l did not think of the results. l caught bad cold eighteen months ago while menstruating, and this caused infiam- nation of the womb and congested ovaries. suffered excruciating pains and kept getting worse. Myattention was called to your Vegetable COm- pound and the wonderful cures 1t had performed, and made mp my mind to frv it for two months and see what 1t would do for me. Within one month l felt much better, and at the close of the second was entirely well.
 "I have advised number of my ladv friends to use it, and all express themselves as we'll satisfied with the results as l was. ,'s-- MISS ROsE NORA 40 s. Broadway, Lexing- ton. Ky. s60o0 foytsfftf oyiginai of 9bovs let
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-08-15
GRAND BALL
IN SUGAR MILL
THE EVENT OF THE YEAR IN IA-
wAIIAN COMMERCIAL & SUGAR
co. MILL AT WAILUKU.

WAILUKU, August 12.-The sugar
press room of the II. c. & S. Co.'S mill
was beautifully decorated on the eve Of
flag raising day to receive the many in
vited guests to the Harvest Home fes-
tival Ferns and flags of all colors and
designs were spread about the press
room profusely, beautifully illuminated
with electric lights. Free trains were
run to all termini of the Kahului Rail
road CO. to convey the many followers
of Terpsichore. At ght-thirty the Wal
hee Stringed Band struck up the grand
march which was led by Hon. H. p.
Baldwin and his daughter. There were
upwards of $50 couples present who
Joined the grand march. The floor COM
mittee did well and the result was that
all the dances went on without a hitch.
The floor was in the pink of condition.
1t was not until one o'clock Friday
morning before the first train left for
Wailuku with some of the guests. How
ever, the majority remained until the
much later hours to enjoy the occasion.
Ice cream, coffee, cake and sandwiches
were served one floor above, and great
credit is due George Mayfield of the re-
freshment committee, and his assist
ants, for the manner in which the
guests were served. In addition light
refreshments were being served contin-
uOusly on the dance floor. Another train
left at three in the morning to convey
passengers to Kihei, Pala, Spreckels-
vile, Kahului and Waikiki.
This is the second Harvest Home
dance given by the officers and employ
es of the II. c. & S. Co., and it is their
| intention to celebrate in a like manner
every year. The ball was a big success
and everybody departed with pleasant
memories of a nice time.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-08-15
MAUI ATHLETES
HAVE HOT TIME
A DAYS SPORT AT PUUNENE,
BEGINNING WITH A CHASE AT
TER A CREASED PIG.

WAILUKU, August 12.-The field day
sports given by the Puunene Athletic
Association came off today i'm fine style.
Long before the hour of commence
ment, people from all parts of the coun-
try had gathered about the field to wit
ness the days events. A temporary
grand stand had been erected for the
accommodation of the ladies. The day
was bright and clear but the heat reg
istered "A little higher than could have
been wished.
Promptly at ten o'clock the first event
on the program was announced, catch
ing creased pig" for which the pig it,
self was given as a prize. Immediately
after the firing of the pistol, quite a few
ran for the animal Joe Medeiros caught
it and brought the same home. They
will celebrate the next time with this
pig.
The second number on the program
climbing creased pole" was won by
NJ. Nasconcellos, after about one-half
hours work. He received the first prize
of s., and 4ledeiros received second.
The third number was the event of
the day. tug-Of-war between Puunene
and kahului teams, for which a prize
of $40 was offered. 1t was generally con-
coded that the Puunenes would carry
the day easily which was later proven.
1t took just twenty minutes before they
won out. The sturdy Kahului men held
on to their rope for quite a while. their
opponents not being able to even stir
them. Finally they seemed to tire. and
the Puunenes carried them easily. Hon.
Captain Daniels of the Puunenes and
offered three cheers which was heartily
responded to.
Fourth-Sack race, prize, SO. Won by
| A. Jackson.
The next was the baseball game be-
/ tween the =. A. A. and Morning Stars
! The game was poor one on the part
of the picked nine. The Morning stars
completely shut them out i'm a score of
10 to 0. Ned Kruger pitched great ball
and several times the bases were filled
without their being able to score. There
We're hardly any errors made by the
Stars, while the p. A. AS simply went
] to pieces. Cummings pitched for the
+ picked team during the first four in
b nings, but later retired to the field The
Morning Stars were presented with $50
first prize, while the P. e. AS were Civ
en- $40.
No. 6-Three-legged race, prize $50
Won by Jackson and Meyer
/ No. High jump, prize $3.50. Won by
Frank Silva, height, four feet ten in
ches.
No. S.-Putting 16-pound shot, prize
$3.50, and pair of shoes. Won by Eddie
Morton, distance, % feet 3 inches.
No. 9-l5O yard dash, prize &c. Wor
by Joe Pa, time Is seconds.
The next event on the program wa,
p, japanese wrestling, which was INDUCED
in by the little brown men of Wailullu
W7ikapu, Waihee and Eahului. 1t wa.
not until five o'clock before the day.
sports broke up.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-08-15
STRANGE PEOPLE
At ST. LOUIS FAIR
ALL SORTS AND CONDITIONS OF
MEN ARE SEEN AT WORLDS
FAIR-sCIONs OF ROYALTY

AT sorts and conditions Of mon are
seen at the great St Louis Exposition.
There are scions of royalty from beyond
seas; there are eminent professors and
saVants from all the leading education
al centers; there are pleasure seekers
from far and near-and all these as
Semble to witness the marvellous va
riety Of exhibits which are afforded.
The Louisian Purchase Exposition
is particularly strong i'm its ethnoIogi-
cal features. From the three-foot FL
lipino dwarf to the seven-foot Patago-
man giant all sorts and conditions Of
men and women from all quarters Of
the globe are gathered together at this
great Worlds Fair. There are Jap
anese, Chinese, Persians. Patagonians,
Alaskans, Eskimos, Bohemians, Cliff
DWellers, Egyptians, MeXicans, Indians
Russians Spaniards, Tyroleans, Swiss,
Ceylonese, Ainu, Lascars, Moors, Brah-
minis and all these are seen in their ma
tive environments and carrying on their
usual occupations.
When our readers are informed that
these strange people for the first time
gathered together are photographed
and told about in our Worlds Fair
series they will appreciate how valuable
and interesting an educational adjunct
the work becomes.
We early realized that everyone
would desire to place this series in their
homes and ever on the alert to please
our subscribers and friends, we sue
ceeded in making arrangements where
by the Portfolios may be secured at
only ten cents each.
There will be thirty parts in all, one
issued each week, containing sixteen
Photographic reproductions, from mega
tives especially made for the work by
the official photographer, with appro-
pirate descriptions by Secretary Walter
b. Stevens.
In order to show that you are a
reader, bring or send one of the cou-
pons printed in our announcements
from time to time, with ten cents, to
cover the cost of handling, wrapping,
| addressing and mailing, and any part
issued viii be delivered or mailed at
once.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-08-15
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