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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-16
FH.IPNOs MAY MAKE HATS
New York News,

Owing to the large demand for Pana-
ma hats, Americans may be DESTROYS
Of engaging in the business, writes
United States Consul General Alban G..
Snyder from Bogota, Colombia. I see
no reason WY the Npalmichao palm
would not grow readily in the Philip
pines. Anyone desiring to start this
industry there can get an expert boiler
and halter In Colombia at small cost
to teach the art.
These hats are made from the COM
mon fan ashamed palm, called "palm
cha," which grows in wild abundance,
generally in moderate climate and fair
in size, are cut from the plant and
boiled to certain stage, being softened
thereby and brought to a light yellow
color. = >'.1.
The process Of boiling appears to be
an art in itself, and only a few people
can turn out good straw. The boilers
sell the straw at SO much, a pound, ac-
/ prices Of hats. - :. =
When the proper boiling point is
reached the shoots are put UP to dry and
| the leaves quickly separated. This is
! done indoors, where there is a. current
of air, but no sunshine. When the
leaves are nearly dry. they are split
with, a little Y-shaped instrument of
l.
same size. When left alone to dry the
leaves curl in at the edges and are then
ready for use, and at this point the
straw is carefully wrapped in clean
cloths, as the light and dry atmosphere
spoil it. When finished the straw is
| carefully pared with pocket knife
and then battered all over with a small
hand maui, after which. it is washed
with common yellow soap and little
lime juice. and left to dry, away from
the sunlight. $500 ~->-
In-the Suaza district they make the
hats on solid wooden blocks, two OF
four persons generally women sitting
opposite each other and working stead
r lily. -Four women can make an aver
age quality hat in six or seven days
| ! while a fine one requires three to si1
/ weeks. So. II, i. Es..
The hats made in the Suaza district
in Colombia are considered much su
/ perior to those made in Ecuador. About
year ago an average Suaza hat cos
about As cents first hand, a good on,
$1.50, and a very fine one So; but prices
have varied according to the demand
and during the last two years they hav,
been rising steadily, and now, at times
h as high as $5 and Sc lis paid for them
and not the very finest at that.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-16

r., Drunk enness has been added to- the
already imposing list of maladies which
oculists, pretend to cure by the relief
offeyestrain.
The first baby ambulance ever built
is being used at the world IS fair. The
ambulance contains a complete "incuba-
tor equipment. t~ Ill.,
Some time ago it was decided to
plant in the garden of Anne Hatha.
way 8 cottage at Shottery all the vari.
GUS shrubs, flowers and plants mentioned
in Shakspere' plays and sonnets. They
are all in fourishing condition. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-16

There was a Davis and Parker presi-
Dental ticket in this country thirty
three years before the present combina-
ton appeared. In 1872 David Davis of
the Labor reform party. His running
mate was Governor Joel Parker of New
Jersey. : y. 2. ~ -
Make evens
The British government committee on
physical deteriorationV recommends
law recurring every dwelling or por-
family to be provided with CRATE
suitable for cooking.
A favorite design for lanterns used in
the professions to celebrate the Jap
anese victories is one having on it's four
be t1G Rf ae s spR the the R aa 5a shd
Stripes.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-16

1 FoRMAN, N. 1D.-Michael Kvarnes. farm
hand, sustained fatal I'M uries in barn near
mound to the foor.-The State bank of Sargent
county at Cogswell opened yesterday.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-16
WOMEN CLEAN
THE STREETS
A TIDAL WAVE OF CLEANLINESS
IN THE OLD TOWN.

kalamazoo, Mich. ], Was Never So De-
lightfully Tidy as Il Has Been Since
the Gentler Sex Undertook to Show
How Things Should Be Done and
B. Set an Example for. Others.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-16

Lauder libel case will be made when the state
supreme court convenes at Grand Forks
Sept; 20 = -ve.ro,d nov n.ns, 81, WOE .oo,
dentally, shotf IN the Leg duck hunting
near Lidgerwood. He was taken to the hospi-
tai, where ampgtation successfully per-
formed. This youth seems to be peculiarly un-
Fortunate having 1ost eye by the explosion
OF "a cannonerIeker two years ago.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-16

DICKINSON, N. D.-Welton Mcdonald of the
firm of Mcdonald & Pomeroy. has bought one
of the best business lots in Dickinson and will
commence . ths foundation at once for two,
floor to be used for the firms drug business.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-16

Better Shoes, More Style than any
House in Town.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-02-27

Climax" boiler at No. 8, it is necessary
to have a special oil-burning device to
suit. AS soon as this has been made
oil will be used there.
That in 1904 the use of oil in place of
coal will result in financial gain there,
can be no doubt. Nevertheless it is not
apparent that there has been any loss
through the use of coal during 1903.
Various causes combined to reduce the
average price of coal during the year
to such low figure that there was
very little room for choice between the
two kinds of fuel
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-02-27
EVA Hal 4
GOOD YEAR
Starts New Year With
Surplus of Nearly
a Million.

The annual meeting of the Eva
Plantation Company was held yester-
dav morning. The old officers were
reelected. The net sugar proceeds for
the year amounted to 1,S09, S41.74. Div
idends amounting to 100000 were paid
and a balance of 1921, Ss2.1O is carried
over to next year.
The following is the report of Man
ager Renton for the year just closed:
To the President and Directors of the
Eva Plantation Co., Honolulu.
Gentlemen: L have the honor of sub
hitting to you the following report on
various plantation work in connection
with the fiscal year ending December
31st, 1903:
CROP 1903.
Grinding was begun on January I'd,
1903, and completed on July 28th. The
output. while less than the previous
year, exceeded my anticipations. There
were ground:
616.72 acres Plant Cane
1888 acres Long 1st RATION Cane
761.40 acres Long I'd Ratoon Cane.
451.32 acres Short Ratoon Cane.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-02-27
LOOKS FOR
INCREASE
J. T. tiackfeId Talks of
Sugar Situation in
Germany.

! j. F. Hackfeld, the head of the firm
of Hackfeld & Co, was one of the re-
turning passengers on yesterdays Ala
media He is on one of his annual Wis
( its to Honolulu. Mr.. Hackfeld looks
for an increase in the price of sugar
about the middle of the year.
Il am here on one of my periodical
visits from Germany" said Mr.. Hack
field yesterday. 1T is my first visit for
a year and 1 shall remain about two
| months The local sugar situation I
know nothing about, and 1 remained
| over but a few days in San Francisco
| and the people here probably know
more about the situation on the coast
than I do
LAS to the sugar situation in Ger
many should say that the yield of the
last beet crop in Europe was very IA
vorable and consequently the price of
sugar has gone down in Europe more
than had been expected. BUT L believe
that the beet growers will not SOW out
SO many beets during the next planting
season in order to reduce the present
large stocks of sugar, as L believe they
are hardly making expenses at the cur
rent price of sugar. At the same time
the consumption in those countries that
agreed to the terms of the Brussels con-
yention will increase considerably be-
cause of the present low price of raw
sugar, which will also tend to reduce
the large stocks of sugar now on hand.
So believe there is a good chance for
a rise in the price Il sugar towards the
middle of the year.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-02-27
FUEL OIL.

With the exception of No, 8, change
OF fuel' for all the pumping stations,
from coal to oil, was effected during
December last. Owing to the peculiar
Of the furnaces of the
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-02-27

There are 1905 acres for 1905, subdi
yided as follows:
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-02-27
BUILDINGS.

This heading embraces Ii houses for
laborers, containing So rooms, with
cook-houses, bath-house and wash
house, a fire-proof vault 12X12 inside
measurements for office, enlargement
of office and completion of round-house.
Removal and enlargement of black
smith, carpenter and car-repair shops
were also effected during the year.
These last have been moved to a far
more convenient locality, enlarged to a
size commensurate with the work re-
quired to be performed in them, and
both interior and exterior arrange
ments made in the interests of econo-
my
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-02-27
CLEARING.

About 200 acres of new land was ad-
ded in 1903 to the plantation and plant
ed. Owing to the rocky nature of these
lands this clearing has been costly, but
as long as the present Pumping Plant
could furnish sufficient water for their
cultivation it was considered profitable
to take them in. AS the limit of the
present Pumping Plant has almost been
reached further clearing will be very
slight in the immediate future.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-02-27
1924 acres Plant Cane
56e.9S acres Long LIST Ratoons
1116.52 acres Long End Ratoons

1914 acres Plant cane
$50. 9S acres Long 1st Ratoons
111652 acres Long End Ratoons
3305.04 acres total.
This area will be decreased by what
ever seed cane may be cut from it. and
increased by the Short Ratoons that
will be cultivated during the present
year With the addition of the latter
there will be between $500 and $500
acres. The Ratoons have had SPLEEN
did start. With the exception of No.
10 Section c and 10 acres OF No. %
Section c, the Towering in them has
been trifiing; and, judging from the
long growth the stalks in the fields
have already attained, the omission of
regular and entire cutting back" has
been fully warranted. The major por-
ton of the Plant Cane was set out in
good season. A small part was delay
ed owing to scarcity of water. No. 8
pump, which will be lowered this year,
will furnish sufficient water to obviate
a like delay in the future, provided
there is no marked increase in the area
cultivated. Should there be any ad-
dition, which is not here recommended,
it will be necessary to enlarge the
present pumping system.
Any estimate of the yield for 1905
would, at this stage, be premature;
but there is no doubt but that the usual
amount, of over 10000 tons, will be
realized. All of the second blowing,
wherever practicable, has been done
with the Oliver pillow to a depth of
thirty inches.
MILL.
Because of sufficient capacity in this
department, grinding was completed
much earlier than usual. This has re-
suited in the forward condition of ra-
toons for 1905, previously referred to.
Labor was sufficient, during the first
Az months of the grinding season, to
supply mill fairly we'll with cane; but
there was a marked falling off during
the remainder of campaign owing to
shortage OF field hands, Below is
given quantity of cane delivered at
mill during each month.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-02-27
CLEANING AND pyElgs Wdsg

ST., Opposite Star Block.
yonr old SUITS MADE TO
ssATKE NEW. Dyeing and press
sIvsIoring. The renewing of ladies'
rs a speciality. Prices very low.
White 1862.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-02-27

lands this clearing has been costly, but
as long as the present Pumping Plant
could furnish sufficient water for theiI
cultivation it was considered profitable
to take them in. AS the limit of the
present Pumping Plant has almost been
reached further clearing will be very
slight in the immediate future.
CANE-LOADING MACHINES.
AS the loading of cane on cars by
machinery is merely question of time,
and, as the advantageous use of ma
chimes entail the use of sided cars. it
was thought best to begin alterations
in 1903, so as to be able to take advan-
tage of any successful loading device
offered without delay. Our cars are,
therefore, now being altered to the far
ing-side type. The Gregg Loader
mentioned in last report was given a
thorough trial in the field and records
kept of its performance. The Wilson
machine is, at present writing, being
tested in Field "A" The data of the
f1rst-named loader show that it is not
cheaper than loading by hand at pres
ent rates. On the other hand there are
indirect advantages in the use of ma
chimes, which, with different labor con-
ditions, will render them highly desir-
able. For this reason Mr.. Wilson was
encouraged to try his machine at Eva
50 that comparison might be made, in
actual field service and under similar
conditions, between his loader and that
of Mr.. Gregg.
IMPROVEMENTS 1904.
For No. Pump Station
Removal and lowering No. 3 Pump to
position.
220-H. P. Babcock & Wilcox boilers
each 1916 50. #. Heating Surface.
l Tank for Fuel Oil with connections
For Mill
2 MultitubuIar Boilers g. S',x20, 400 H.
P. (replacemenD.
L Crystailizer for experimental pur-
poses.
These cover the large expenditures.
There will be minor improvements here
and there. But, unless something un-
foreseen arises, you may be assured of
A substantial reduction in 1904 of money
spent for improvements. During the
past four years there have been large
Investments in plant. But as a whole,
with the exceptions above mentioned,
our big things are done, and we can
now reap their benefits.
SUGAR MARKET.
The passage of the Cuban Reciprocity
Bill by Congress was followed by
1rop in price of sugar. L have no doubt
put that the same cause will operate
throughout the coming year to depress
he market value of our product. In |
act, while such was not the intent of |
he Bill, the net @su.t of its passage is, |
md will be, very severe blow to the |
sugar interests of this Territory.
While commenting on this matter it |
will be gratifying to remember that
his estate is well equipped and we'll !,
.ept; that expenses are being reduced
wherever possible; and that, conse-
uently, it is well prepared to meet
hese adverse conditions
Respectfully submitted,
GEO. F. RENTON,
Manager.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-11-08
. NEW VERNON.

The pupils of New Vernon School
who have been neither absent noI
tardy during the month of October
are Charlie Hand, Allie Miller, Willie
Walling, Bessie Goble, Olive Goble
Maude Walling, Margaret Losey and
Robert Hand.
George Brown is moving his house
hold goods from Newark to the Wood.
ruff house near this village.
Mrs. Annie Ballentine returned
home last week from a trip to the
Worlds Fair at St. Louis.
Mrs. J. Fl. Haley is away at Summit
visiting her sister, Mrs. M. G. Halsey
Fred Mullen spent Monday and
Tuesday with relatives at Newark.
Marcellus Haley spent few days
this week at Newark with acQuaint-
ances.
DR.. Eleanor Rundio, who died of ty
phoid fever on Monday Of last week al
the home Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
w. T. Rundio, at South Orange, was
"a relative Of Mrs. J. Fl. Haley Of this
place.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-11-08
NEWS FROM
OTHER TOWNS

Mr. ana ME- Murn1hv en+nrtainnd
Mr.. and Mrs. n. e. Glover and Miss
Elizabeth Bedell on Monday evening.
Miss Rartha (,bisolrn ana brothar
lof me-. Freedom have been visiting
Mrs. James Chisholm.
Mrs. Heathe. Of Gladstone. win
spend the winter with Miss Phoebe
| THOMPSON.
Mrs. Schenck was the guest Of her
sister, Mrs. George Thompson, for sew
eral DAYS last week.
n n nav toar ! load ~ opr oood
Rennhiieans fo the Rallv at Mend-
ham last ssi W N evanjnr
M,ssas F,tpal scbanck Ethel A1,an
Tan, s,S' H 5sy'ae and Name Kaser at, AZ.
tendeH the ss snrnr .i na ,.t given fo
Williard M Em,nnps last Mandav even
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-11-08
MENDHAM.

Y.P. S. G. q. meeting in the Chapel
at 6.45 o'clock. Topic, { Some of Gods
promises that cheer me-" Ref, III.
Peter, 1:1-4. Leader, Frank Freeman.
Joseph Somers, wife and family have
closed their summer residence and re-
turned to Brooklyn.
Miss Minnie Aldred has returned
from fortnight's visit with friends at
williamsburg.
The remains Of Henry Sutton, Of
Washington Corners, were brought to
this place for interment Friday.
Mrs. M. Cook has returned to her
home in Newark after spending few
weeks with friends here.
John s. FrittS has returned to Sag
Harbor, Z. Il, after spending a week in
this place.
Mrs. Sturges is quite1ill In Morris
town Memorial Hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Wyckoff have
a young SON.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Burd enter
taiued Mr. and Mrs. John f. Drake
Saturday and Sunday.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Pres.
byterian Church meet at the home OF
Mrs. Riker on Wednesday afternoon
Miss Hetty Babbitt Is spending sew.
eral weeks with friends in New York.
George Gunther and wife spent few
days of this week with friends in New
ark
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-11-08
sewing Machine Logic

The Bee Hive sells under its own
brand the same make Of sewing ma
chimes you pay half and even more
for under the makers name. E: s..
Plaut & Co. guarantee their sewing
machines as they guarantee all you
buy Of them. The Bee Hive Sew
ing Machines have no peer. 1t is
made by manufacturer who has a
world wide reputation, whose ma
chimes sell under his own name for
much more. "Bee Hive" Machines
at SIS, sl8 and 1926, are worth accord
ing to the exclusive dealers estimate
S25, s3s and $55 respectfully. Are not
the differences worth saving ? Point
for point, they equal the best ma
chimes made and have enough addi-
tional good features to place them at
the head.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-11-08

The trustees Of the Evergreen Ceme-
terry will soon start what probably will
be the greatest improvement ever at
tempted on the property. The great
bank Of sand on the Ridgedale avenue
end Of the property has long been q
problem. In its present condition it
was no ornament and how to utilize
the land to the best advantage was
the question. The trustees have de-
cided to grade down the top Of the
bank making a plateau somewhat
lower in altitude than the present
height Of the bank, and smoothing up
the end Of the bank toward the street.
The surplus earth will be hauled
across the old entrance drive and used
to fill up the valley, between the old
and new drives. The old drive will be
narrowed and circle around the newly
graded plateau.
A number of lots in the section to
be regarded have already been sold.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-11-08
At q meeting Of the members Of the

At meeting of the members of the
Women's Auxiliary of the Church Of
the Redeemer, MOrristOWn, N. j., held
on Sunday, April nineteenth, 1908, inn
mediately after morning service, tine
following resolutions were unanimous
ly passed
Resolved, That the members of this
Society learn with sincere sorrow OF
the death, on the early morn OF this
day, OF Miss Julia r.. Dodge, for many
years its faithful and beloved secreta-
nv.
Resolved, That the present secretar
ny, Mrs Hughes, be hereby requested
to prepare and place upon the minutes
OF this Society and also to forward to
the members OF Miss Dodge's family
an expression OF their affection and
grateful sense both Of her great per-
sOnal worth and remarkable services,
not only as the former secretary of the
W0men's Auxiliary, but as a devoted
member Of this parish.
Ia pursuance Of the above resolu-
lions the secretary has placed upon the
minutes Of the Society the following
tribute OF sorrow and Affection
DIED on the early hour Of the Lord s
Day, April nineteenth, 1908, Miss Julia
e. Dodge. A faithful COMMUNICATE
Of the Church Of God woman wor-
thy IN word and deed Of her Lords ap-
proval; q devoted sister and stead
fast friend
Right dear IN the sight o. che Lord IL the
death Of His Saints =
For many years Miss Dodge was the
secretary Of whatswas formerly known
as The Parochial Aid and Missionary
Society Of the Church Of the Redeem
or, and now as the Women's Auxilia-
nv Of the same.
1t would be diflicult to speak too
highly Of her faithfuiness and eiiicien-
cy in this position She was always
ready, steadfaSt, genial and full Of
sound sense and warm sympathy. Both
officially and personally she had won
the respect and affection Of all the
members.
1t is sad but grateful duty to bear
this testimony To her universal feputa-
tiOn throughout the whole parish. It
should be added that Miss D60ge's an
nual reports were noted for their true
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-11-08
JAIL FACILITIES INADEQUATE,

Charities Aid Association Ask for More
Cells for Women aud Minors.
The regular quarterly meeting of
the Morris County Branch Of the State
Charities Aid Association was held in
the rooms Of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association on Wednesday. A
number of reports were received as to
the condition OF the poor house, all
attesting to the cleanliness and neat
ness Of the house and the successful
management Of Mr.. and Mrs. Smith.
Report was made Of the meetings held
there on Sunday afternoons under the
auspices of the local union OF Chris
tian Endeavor Societies. The meet
ings are held in the woinen's room
and they are expected to attend. THE
men are urged to attend and not per-
mitted to wander around at that hour
if they do not attend.
4. B. Ironside reported visit to
the jail on Wednesday morning In
company with John r. Taylor. They
reported that the accommodations for
women and minors are utterly made
Quate. For women one room IS pro-
vided with two single beds, while fire.
Quently there are four or five women,
causing Lie use Of the old room which
was condemned by Judge and grand
jury. The minors have a room ad.
joining the women, Where they can
hear all that is said and done. There
should be six or seven cells finished OH
the second tier for women and other
provision made for the minors. One
boy Is now confined IN the old room on
an upper floor, which is unsafe. The
committee thought the sheriff and
keeper should be commended In keep
ing him there rather than In the regu-
lar room with the women prisoner so
near az hand. 1t would be cruel to
close the steel door leading to the
room used jointly for women and
minors on account of the heat.
The executive committee was dir
ected to confer with the board Of free
holders and see If more room cannot
be provided, the opinion being ex-
pressed that the needed work could be
done for comparatively little money.
The jail generally was reported to be
clean and orderly
Miss Buxton for the committee on
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-11-08

literary qualities, betokening genuine
poetical talents which are elsewhere
manifested in published writings.
iii health had forced her to retire
from the active work of the Society
and from its secretaryship, but it was
not until the distressing news Of her
nnal departure hence was made known
that the members Of the Society real.
lzed IN their hearts a sense OF tie ful]
loss they have sustained.
Iney desire to extend to the family
OF their late secretary their most s;ns'
cere sympathy and condolences and x
assure them that the memory Of he,
Christian faith, her noble characte,
ana her abundant good works shall *
sion. - 1850
(signed) ISABEL HoxsRy HuGHEs,
Secretary