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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-06-11
A GUANO
BONANZA
New York CO. Claims
to Own Island Near
Honolulu.

Under the above head lines the New
York Tribune of recent date has a
lengthy news article telling of the filing
of the articles of incorporation of the
American Guano Company with a CAPT
tai of ten millions and the intention
to control the guano output of the world
by working the deposits of islands, to
which ownership has been acquired, in
the Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico
and the Pacific Ocean, "the latter an
island within two days sail OF Homo
lulu
The local firms who are interested in
the manufacture of fertilizer and the
guano history, know nothing of the ex-
istence of such corporation and doubt
the acquisition of any Pacific islands
in the neighborhood of Hawaii. 1.-TWO
days SAIL is a vague term which may
be taken to mean anything from two
to FIVE hundred miles, according to the
speed of the vessel and the direction in
which it would be necessary to sail,
''They cannot mean Laysan or Lay
siansky islands, said Mr.. Isenberg of
Hackfeld & Co. yesterday afternoon,
land I do not think Bird Island is
meant. AS far as we know there are
no phosphates upon it. We are not in
terested in the corporation and had not
heard of it,
There was an expedition of chemists
sent to Bird Island to look into the
deposits there and it was understood
upon their return that the article lack
ed commercial value from not contain
ing phosphates.
George H. Robertson and E. +. Bishop
of Brewer & Co. knew nothing of any
such company being formed and were
credulous of any acquired rights of any
islands within sailing distance of Ho-
nolulu, the general opinion being that
there were no guano islands available
within any such distance of Hawaiian
territory as should make Honolulu a
port of any Importance in their connec-
ton.
Mr. Robertson noticed a similarity in
the names of the president of the New
York company, DR.. H. Grant Hague of
New York, and the gentleman from
Washington who induced the Tacoma
to make her trip for the lost island be-
tween here and San Francisco. This
gentleman's name was j. D. Hague and
Mr.. Robertson recoIlects him as having
been interested in guano in years gone
by 1t is possible that there is some re-
lationship between the two as it was
rumored that there was a possibility
of guano deposits on the island which
has failed to materialize. It is possible
that this lost island is the one re-
ferred to in the New York article.
The American Guano Company ex-
poets to be delivering 10000 tons per
month of high grade guano and has
arranged for fleet of vessels to go into
regular service at an early date de-
livering the guano gathered from their
properties to central ports for distribu-
ton to the great agricultural centers of
America and Europe and has at the
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-06-11
WANTS A CHANGE
OF THE PROGRAM

Editor Advertiser: To you and
through you to the editors ae the other
city papers, L wish TO enter my solemn
protest against any heavy editorials on
the greatness of Kamehameha, or any
comparisons with Napoleon and specu-
lations as to what he might have done
had he been born in Europe, and I es-
pecially protest against any mention of
the appropriateness of keeping his birth
day as a memory of his greatness, etc.
As a matter of fact June IL is not the
birthday of Kamehameha /. for he was
born in November, the exact day being
unknown. The holiday we keep is the
birthday of Kamehameha III. made 50
by legislative enactment, not because
it was his real birthday but because it
was more convenient to keep it in June
than in February, when it should have
been kept. For some years past now
nearly every paper has written arti-
cles of commentator of Kamehameha
I. on June IL. Granting that all they
say is true, it is just as much out OF
place as it would be to tell the story
of the Ratchet and cherry tree on the
Fourth of July. Let us know something
of the good qualities of Kamehameha
III. this year for a change.
STUDENT.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-06-11
MENACED At LOOM
A PLUGKY WEAVER ENDURES A
PAINFUL PERSECUTION.
Course Pursued by Mr.. Hickey to
Bring to an End a Serious In
reference With His Work.

The pluck which Mr. C. ii. Hickey, a
cotton weaver, of No. 8 Main street,
Harris, Rhode Island, exhibited in re-
sisting an effort to drive him from his
looms in the Bernon Mills of Georgia
vile, was truly remarkable
Every day his work was hampered
more, and at its close he dragged him
self to his home and was put to bed ex-
hausted and suffering TO such an extent
that sleep was impossible. Every morn
ing he forced himself with heroic reso-
luton to resume his work But the days
went by without bringing him any re-
lief, until it became clear that even his
remarkable will power could not long
sustain such fearful odds. His good
wife became alarmed and both began to
look eagerly for assistance
my trouble came, | think" says Mr.
Hickey. from the strong draught of
cold air that played about my feet at
my six looms. One foot swelled just
above the ankle, and the pain became
something teTrlDle. forced myself 10
limp about during the day, but it was
worst at night when l got home and,
as soon as | got my supper, had to go
to bed to get little relief. Besides the
torture in my foot | would have nervous
jumping spells, shortness of breath and
pain near my heart.
L stood it as well as I could for three
months, trying many medicines but all
the time getting worse, until two friends
told me what wonderful virtue they had
found in DR.. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People. One of them said they had
cured his rheumatism and that he con-
sidered them the foremost of all rene
dies
Now, I bless DR.. Williams Pink
Pills myself for the first box I took
helped me and, after had taken three
boxes, the swelling went down and the
pain and lameness left me for good. I
have had no trace of the dreadful illness
since"
Obstinate cases of neuralgia, sciatica
and even of locomotor ataxia, have also
yielded to the same remedy, which is a
specific for all diseases of the blood and
nerves. These pills are sold by all drug
gists throughout the world.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-06-11
THE WORRIED WOMEN.

They say men must work and
women must weep; but alas, in
this too busy world women often
have to work and weep at the
same time. Their holidays are
too few and their work heavy
and monotonous. 1t makes them
nervous and irritable. The de-
pressed and worried woman loses
her appetite and grows thin and
feeble. Once in while she has
spells of palpitation and has to
lie up for day or two. If some
disease like influenza or malarial
fever happens to prevail she is
almost certain to have an attack
of it, and that often paves the
way for chronic troubles of the
throat, lungs and other organs;
and there is no saying what the
end may be. Let the tired and
overladen woman rest as much
as possible; and, above all, place
at her command a bottle of
WAMPOLE'S PREPARATION
a true and sure remedy for the
ills and maladies of women. It
is palatable as honey and con-
tains all the nutritive and cura-
tive properties of Pure Cod Liver
Oil, combined with the Com
pound Syrup of Hypophosphites
and the Extracts of Malt and
Wild Cherry. Search the world
over and you will find nothing
to equal it. Taken before meals
it improves the nutritive value
of ordinary foods by making
them easier to assimilate, and
has carried hope and good cheer
into thousands of homes. It is
absolutely reliable and effective
in Nervous Dyspepsia, Impaired
Nutrition, Low Vitality, Wasting
Conditions, Melancholy, Chloro-
sis, Scrofula, and all troubles of
the Throat and Lungs. DR.. E..
j. Boyes says: 81 have found it a
preparation of great merit. In
a recent case patient gained
nearly twenty pounds in two
months treatment, in which it
was the principal remedial a.
gent" 1t carries the guarantee
of reliability and cannot fail or
disappoint you. At chemists.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-06-11
At Auction
TWO FINE LOTS AT KA.
IMUKI.
On Monday, June 13th, 1904.
AT - O'CLOCK NOON.

At my salesroom, Kaahumanu ST.,
Honolulu, I will sell at Public Auction
Lots 10 and IL, Block 4, at Kaimuki.
They contain about 10000 so. #. Are
very desirable lots and are a good in
vestment.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-06-11

PAINS IN THE STOMACH, like
toothache, are not dangerous, but de-
cidedly unpleasant. Persons who are
subject to such attacks will be pleased
to know that prompt relief may be had
by taking a dose or two of Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. For sale by all Dealers.
Benson, Smith &c Co., Ltd, Agents for
Hawaii.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-06-11
REMOVAL NOTICE.

The TOWNSEND UNDERTAKING
60. and HONOLULU MUTUAL BUR-
IAL ASSN. have moved next door to
the more commodious quarters former
ky occupied by Pacific Vehicle & Sup
ply Co Roomy Office and parlors are
nicely and comfortably arranged.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-06-11
NURSING MOTHERS

A richer milk than milk
is good food for nursing
mothers. SCOTS Emulsion is
the rich cream of cod liver
oil, and contains ten times as
much cream as milk does.
The nursing mother must
eat with the purpose of pro-
ducing good, nourishing milk
for her baby. A little SCOTS
Emulsion is often a very wise
addition to her daily diet. lie
through nervousness or weak
ness her milk is a failure,
SCOTS Emulsion will help
make it a success.
The baby gets the benefit,
too, when the mother takes
SCOTS Emulsion. The same
remedy brings new strength
and nourishment to both.
Well send you sample free upon request.
SCOTT & BOVINE, 400 Pearl Street, New York.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-09-09

constituted the foundation. All the
logs that had been prepared for the
house were skidded and on desig-
mated day the neighbors came and as
sisted in the raising Four expert cor
ner men were secured and the build
ing was put up straight and true. The
walls were made Is feet high. The
sleepers and joists were made on
the ground by the settlers. The raft
ers were made of peeled spruce, one
inch boards were used for sheating.
and this was covered with metal shin
giles. The metal shingles are used in
preference to the wooden, as they
prove great protection against for
est fires. The two floors are made of
matched lumber The slight cracks
left between the logs were filed with
cedar slivers, then with mortar. So
perfectly was this work accomplished
that the walls inside are almost
smooth, very few depressions being
discernible. The lime cost about IS.
About $500 feet of lumber were used
in the construction of the building.
The chimney is made of brick. The
soil which was thrown from the cellar
was terraced around the house, max
ing a gentle slope; this has been seed
ed down.
Taking everything into considera-
ton, this is one of the cheapest build
ings to be found in the colony, the
entire cost not exceeding SIS or $50.
do not tbinIr +bic bor,a could he MIR
chased from its owner for $4,000, al
though it was free grant land four
years ago.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-09-09

160 acres when selected was In a
wooded wilderness. The construction
OF Mr.. Sitch's house is described as
follows:
The material used in the construc-
ton of the building was cut within so
yards of where the structure stands.
Everything was hewed on the ground.
After the building spot had been Sc
lected the trees and shrubbery were
cut down. stumps taken out and the
ground leveled. A cellar IL by 16
feet was dug. At the depth of 6 feet
rock was struck and no better floor
ing could be had. The cellar was
walled up with hewed tamarac. The
cracks between the logs were filled
with lime. In starting the foundation
for this house large tamarac logs were
fattened on two sides, and laid on
cedar posts sunk into the ground. This
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-09-09
CHAPTER VIII.

"The Silver Link, the SiIken Tie"
If katherine had lived at this day
she would probably have spent the
time between her promise and its full
filment in self-analysis and introspec-
tive reasoning with her own con-
science. But the women of century
ago were not tossed with winds of var
ious opinions, or made foolishly SUBJ
tile by arguments about principles
which ought never to be associated
with dissent A few strong, plain
dictates had been set before Katherine
as the law of her daily life; and she
knew, beyond all controversy, when
she disobeyed them.
In her own heart, she called the sin
she had determined to commit by it's
most unequivocal name. II shall make
happy Richard; but my father 1 shall
deceive and disobey, and against my
own soul there will be the lie." This
was the position she admitted, but
every woman is Eve in some hour of
her life The law of truth and wisdom
may be in her ears, but the apple of de-
tlSut udISS Wllutn uCl lSdIA, duQ,
with full understanding of the conse-
Quences of disobedience, she takes the
forbidden pleasure.
There are women who prefer secrecy
to honest, and sin to truthfulness; but
Katherine was not one of them. If it
had been possible to see her lover
honorably, she would have much pre-
ferred it, but she knew well the storm
of reprcach ard disapproval which
would answer any such request; and
her thoughts were all bent toward de-
vising some plan which would enable
her to leave home early on that morn
ing which she had promised her lover.
But all her little arrangements fail
ed; and it was almost at the last hour
of the evening previous, that circum-
stances offered her reasonable ex-
cuse 1t came through Batavius, who
returned home later than usual, bring
ing with him a great many patterns of
dsmask and figured cloth and stamped
leather. At once he announced his
intention Of staying at home the next
morning in order to. have Joanna's
aid in selecting the coverings for their |
new chairs, and counting up their cost. |
He had taken the strips out Of his |
pocket with an air Of importarse ana !
oomplaisance; an Katherine. g;anc- |
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-09-09
CHAPTER vII.-(continued.)

CHAPTER Vll.-(Continueo')
Now, here was the real Katherine
Her very presence, her smiles, mel
tears, her words, would be a consola
ton SO far beyond all hope, that the
girl by her side seemed kind OF
miracle to her.
She was far more than miracle to
Hyde. AS the door opened, he slowly
turned his head. When he saw who
was really there, he uttered a low cry
of joy,-a cry pitiful in its shrill weak
ness. In a moment Katherine was
close to his side. She kissed his hands
and face, and whispered on his lips
the sweetest words of love and fidellty.
Hyde was in a rapture. He lay still,
speechless, motionless, watching and
listening to her.
Hyde could speak little, but there
was no need of speech. Had he not
nearly died for her? Was not his very
helplessness a plea beyond the power
of words. And so quickly, so quick
ly, went the happy moments! Ere
Katherine had half said, 81 love thee,
Mrs. Gordon reminded her that 1t was
near the noon.
Then we must part, my Katherine,
for a little. When will you come
again."
This was painful question, because
Katherine felt, that, however she
might excuse herself for the unfore-
seen stress of pity that all unaware
had hurried her into this interview,
she knew she could not find the same
apology for one deliberate and pre-
arranged.
"Only once more" Hyde pleaded. Il
had, my Katherine, so many things to
say to you. In my joy, I forgot all.
Come but once more. Upon my hono1.
l promise to ask Katherine Van
Heemskirk only this once. To-mor-
row? No Two days hence, them"
1.-TWO days hence will come again.
Then no more"
He smiled at her, and put out his
hands; and she knelt again by his side,
and kissed her farewell on his lips.
And, as she put on again her cloak
and veil, he drew small volume to-
wards him, and with trembling hands
tore out of it a scrap Of paper, and
gave it to her.
Under the lilac hedge that night she
read it, read it over and over,-the bit
of paper made almost warm and SEN
hent by Phoedria's tender petition to
his beloved:
when you are in company with
that other man, behave as if you were
absent; but continue to love me by day
and by night; want me, dream of me,
expect me, think Of me, wish for me,
delight in me. be wholly with me:
In short, be my very soul, as l am
yours"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-09-09

A mixture of grasses and clover
should be sown for a permanent pas
ture. For a good seeding a heavy ap-
plication should be given. The follow
ing application should be given. The
following is a suitable seeding for one
acre: Timothy, 6 lbs; orchard grass,
lbs; Kentucky or Canadian blue
grass, 8 lbs; red clover, lbs; Alsike,
2 lbs, and White Dutch clover, Id.
The ground should be well prepared
in the fall and sown on a fine seed
bed in the spring. If the land is clean
of weeds the seed may be sown alone,l
but If not very clean thin seeding of
oats or barley should be sown as a
nurse crop. This should be cut for
hay when it comes into head. The
field should not be pastured the first
fall after seeding. Good results are
often obtained by sowing the grass
seeds in August or September, and the
clover seeds the following spring just
as the frost is going out of the ground.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-09-09
HOUSE COSTING $50
TWO-STORY STRUCTURE, COM
PORTABLE AND NEAT.
Residence of Settler In New Country
r That Leaves Nothing to be Desired
PLANS Showing How the Two
Floors Are Laid Out.

The home of Mr.. Ernest Stitch,
White Fish Valley, thirty miles from
Port Arthur on the Duluth branch Of
the Canadian Northern railway, is
shown in the accompanying plans.
Mr.. Stitch has served in the capacity
of land guide for three years and has
helped to establish the colony. His
residence is 16 by 20 feet, two stories
high. 1t has two doors, five windows
down stairs, and two upstairs. His
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-09-09

tori and sure preventive. Peach
growers throughout the country have
only way to keep the trees free Of
these insects is to grub" them an
nually. They make a business of go
ing over the trees during the early
part of June and digging out the bor-
ers with a sharp knife 1t is not diff
cult to detect the presence of the
borer. The sawdust and gum deposit
is a sure sign of its work. When
borers have been removed. it is good
plan to paint the wounded parts and
then return the soil to the stem Of
the tree.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-09-09

The way to arrive at the length of
your batter posts is as follows: Draw
two lines at right angles to each 9TH
er. If the batter is one to three meas
ure three feet on the perpendicular.
line and one foot on the base line;,
then the distance from these two,
points will give you the length to cut
the batter posts. For instance, if your
bents are eighteen feet high and you
wish to have the batter posts one to
three, measure out six feet on the
base line and eighteen feet on the per-
pendicular line and the distance from
these points will give the length of the
batter posts.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-09-09

The insect that you find on your
fuchsia is probably one of the Alley
rodes. a minute fly that is very hard
to kill. In green houses these flies
may be destroyed by using hydro
cyanic gas; but as this gas is very
dangerous, it would be impossible to
use it in a dwelling. | think you
may hold them in check by washing
the under side of the leaves with soap
suds. Repeat the washings as often
as the eggs are not harmed and the
insects continue to hatch. 1t is often
the case that if you set infested
plants out of doors, the insects will
leave them for some weed that fur
nishes food more to their liking, and
the plants may be taken back into
the house free from them.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-09-09
Finding Length of Batter Posts.

Trestle.-In building trestle what
Is the rule for finding the length of
the batter posts, the batter being two
to one or three to one, as the case
may be?
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-09-09
A Concrete Cellar.

What would be the approximate cost
of building concrete wall for a cell
lar 20 by 32 feet and 6 feet high?
What would be the best thickness for
the wall? In what proportion should
gravel and cement be mixed for the
concrete?
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-09-09

Your cellar would require 20 bar
rels Portland cement; Is days labor
for one man or five men three days
and half; 20 yards of gravel and 6
yards of small stones. This estimate
is for making the concrete one part
cement to seven parts gravel. The
wall wanted one foot thick, which is
sufficient for any cellar.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-09-09
Seed Mixture for Pasture.

A. H. M.-What is a good mixture
to SOW for permanent pasture for cows
and a horse? When is the best time
of year to SOW the seed?
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-09-09

In order to have satisfactory
lawn on sandy soil it is necessary to
keep the land well supplied with vege-
table matter. In preparing the soil for
seeding, a heavy dressing of yard
manure should be worked in, and if a
dressing of clay or loamy soil could
be applied, so much the better. A
lawn on sand requires abundance of
water throughout the summer and
liberal dressing of well-rotted yard
manure each fall. This should be
raked off in the spring.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-09-09
Lawn on Sandy Soil.

VIM. R.-Would you please say
through the columns of your valuable
paper, what kind of grass or clover
you would recommend to make
lawn on what is considered good
building sand. have plenty of wa
ter for irrigation
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-09-09
Fuchsia.

M. d. find it almost impossible
to get rid of a species of little white
fly which infests a fuchsia.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-09-09

The trouble with your peach and
plum trees is to be charged to the
work of the peach borer. The larvae
of this beetle works in the stem Of
the tree, Just at the surface, or
little below the surface of the
ground. 1t often burrows so thorough
ly and industriously that the tree is
completely girdled, whic1, Of course,
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-09-09

]. o. LA substance in the nature
of a jelly has been oozing out of plum
and peach trees, just below the sur
face of the ground. White grubs are
eating into the trees.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1904-09-09
The Bow of Orange Ribbon
A ROMANCE OF NEW YORK

Of OIve," T. and tho
Company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-29
ELABORATE DECORATIONS.
Planned for tho Convention Hall at 81.
Louis Only One Portrait.

ST. Louis, Mo. June CIT was stated
at the headquarters OF the National
Democratic convention will convene in
the Coliseum on July 8. that the only
portrait that will be hung in the con-
vention hall will be one OF Thomas Jeffer-
son.
John I. Martin. temporary sergeant-at-
arms OF the convention, said that IL would
hardly do to have portraits OF living
Democrats displayed as permanent fix
lures in the convention hall.
Plans for the decorations have been
completed and the large hall will present
a gala appearance. Red, white and blue
will predominate, but the Louisiana Pur-
chase exposition's colors. will be fea-
ture OF the decorative scheme.
The dome OF the hall will be formed OF
ochre bunting. The walls will be deco
rated with national colors exclusively,
and the stage will be done In a star span
gled effect. The coats OF arms of the
several state and territories will be placed
at intervals along the walls and on the
platform.