The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-06-18
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the Oahn railroad to its terminus, Ka-
kku brought us into closer touch with
the sugar industry of the islands Sew
eral sugar plantations with their hf-
teen hundre or two thousand Japan
here there was seen a rice field
or a taro patch. During the short
stay at Kakuku we went through the
sugar plant which to our sorrow was
not ~runnoing In full blast. This de-
lightful ride of seventy-two miles and
return along the shores of Oahn.
brought us past Wailua. where Is To-
Gated the beautiful Halewa Hotel and
grounds. the favored spot of Homo
lulu's smart set"
An odd si-ht to the visitor in Homo
lulu is to see the native women Sit
ting on the shady side of a street.
making and always ready to sell their
leis (lays, which are long strings or
wreathes of fowers). At the departure
of the several passenger steamers leav-
ing this port, principally for the coast,
the lei women do a thriving business,
as the pretty, but expensive custom Of
the people to decorate their departing
friends with leis is invariably carried
out. The government band, playing
some of the most appropriate airs for
the occasion, is always on hand and
after the gang plank is taken down
and friends are parted. a perfect show
err of lowers Is seer to come from the
crowded decks until the big o a SLOW
ly moves away when a FOND farewell
IS played and said.
The new Pacific mail steamer Mon
golia on her initial trip to the Orient
and the largest boat afloat on the Pa
cific was safely locked here about
two weeks ago. Upon being sighted
the customary three whistles were
blown to the arrival of the
United States mail. The band re-
sponded to the announcement. and was
500 non the dock amid the large
crowd to welcome into .ort the great
monster of the sea.
Native boys in their usual custom.
swan out to meet her and to div fog |
any loose change which the passenger
night wish to part with. The govern
ment dock was used, but was all too
short to receive the $40 feet of iron
and steel n her great height may be
imagined when it is said that her
bridge was on a level with the roof
garden of the Young Hotel, a large
six story building.
Trade between the eight principal
and inhabited islands Of the group. is
Carl ieu Oh ny ioCdl steamship cOi1pdl-
les which do quite a large passenger
business.
Three of us one day were invited to
a luan, the native feast, and we en-
joyed the hospitality of the jolly Ha-
waiians quite as much as the great
cnread xyhtoh mos cot hafara sc 70 cot
in the truly native style. which is
with natures knives n forks. We
ate to phase and really made a good
showing
The principal dish, poi. made from
the taro plant into a stiff paste, was
put before us, and after a couple of
awkward moves. we were "onto the
knack," of getting a good bunch on
our two fingers, and licking 1t off with
a loud smack. Pig and fish hot from
The innu. nuts and all anr of sea
delicacies and drinks of various kinds
went to make up the great spread.
The usual music n dancing was
not lacking and when we tool our
departure amid sounds of aloha nui'
/. was after voting the natives royal
entertainers.
Honolulu. on a Sunday. is a quieI
and orderly Mace. as business of most
every description Is suspended for that
day. At half past eleven. OF other
evenings. the carouser finds "his fin
ish."
The people here are to observe Men,
orial day in a BETTING nne~
The naval forces. now here. will par
ticipate. and will. undoubtedly. swell