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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-03-10
Month March for 80 years.

Temperature Q890-1904, incl)
Mean or normal temperature, 10
The warmest month was that Of 1891,
with an average of 730
The coolest month was that of 1908,
with an average of go
The highest temperature was SO on
March is, 1893, and on March 30, 1901.
The lowest temperature was $50 on
March 4. 1891.
Precipitation (rain 1S77-19O4, incl)
Average for the month, 2.71 inches.
Average number of days with .O1 of
an inch or more, II,
The greatest monthly precipitation
was 1929 inches in 1890.
The least monthly precipitation was
0.13 inches in 1878.
Clouds and Weather QSS6-19O4, incl)
Average number Of clear days, 81
partly cloudy days, Is; cloudy days, Z
Wind QS75-19O4, incl.)
The prevailing winds have been from
the northeast.
Station: Honolulu, T. II.
Date of issue: February q, 1905.
ALEX. McC. ASHLEY,
Weather Bureau.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-03-10
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Pacific Mail Steamship Co.
Occidental & Oriental S. S. Co
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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-03-10

Times Of the tide are taken from the
L. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey ia
bles. The tides at Kahului and Hilo
occur about one hour earlier than at
Honolulu, Hawaiian standard time is
10 hours 80 minutes slower than Green
witch time, being that Of the meridian
of 157 degrees 30 minutes. The time
whistle blows at 1880 p. m, which is
the same as Greenwich, 0 hours, 0 min
utes. The sun and Moon are for local
time for the whole group.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-02-03
MARRIED.

RAVEN TACK-At the residence of
the brides parents, Helen's Court Ho-
nOlulu, Hawaii, Thursday evening, Fee
bruary 2, 1905 the Bishop of Zeugma
officiating, Miss Lillian Stack to Char
les Hamilton Raven. The ceremony
was performed beneath a wedding bell
of smilaX, ferns and white convolvulus,
glittering with electric lights and to
the strains of Memberships wedding
march The scheme of decoration was
green and white in the parlor, while
the dining room was a picture in red.
The bride was gowned i'm white crepe
de chine over white silk cut entraine,
the dress being trimmed with real lace.
She wore a lily of the valley in her
hair and carried brides roses. Miss
Helen Mccarthy, the bridesmaid wore
white silk trimmed with real lace. The
Customs House force, of which the
groom is a member, sent a magnificent
set of silver and the church sOdality
sent a set Of silver spoons. The pres
ents were numerous. They consisted
of cut glass, silverware, china and
many other things, both useful and
ornamental The bride is a prominent
member of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the
Ancient Order of Hibernians, and late
ly stenographer at the naval station.
The groom is a member Of the Gus
toms House force.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-02-03
PASSENGERS.
Arriving.

Per s 5 .Coptic. February >, from
the Orient for Honolulu-James J.
Kelley.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-02-03
HEARTS CURED.

Almost every case of heart disease
can be cured with Dr. Miles New
Heart Cure. In the early stages, quick
ly and surely; in advanced stages, with
persistent use-almost as surely. Let
us send you testimonials from those
cured, where symptoms were like yours,
DIR. MILES MEDICAL CO., Elkhart,
Ind.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-02-03

Times or the toe are taken from the
U. S. Goa and Geodetic Survey ia
bles. The tides at .ahulL. and Hilo
occur about one hour earlier than at
Honolulu. Hawaiian standard time is
10 hours 81 minutes slower than Green
witch time, being that Of the meridian
OF l57 degrees 30 minutes. The time
whistle blows at 1870 p. m, which is
the same as Greenwich, , hours, 0 min
utes. The Sun and moon are for local
time for the whole group.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-02-03
information
n. HaCkfeId & Co.
GAN HAWAIIAN STEAMSHIP GOMPANY.

DIRECT MONTHLY SERVICE BETWEEN NEW
YORK AND HONOLULU, VIA PACIFIC COAST.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-02-03
L. S DEPARTMENT OF AGRICUL
URE.-WEATHER BUREAU.

L. $ DEPARTMENT OF AGRICUL-
TURE.-WEATHER BUREAU.
The following data, covering a period
of 30 years, have been compiled from
the Weather Bureau and McKibbin rec
Ords at Honolulu, r. II. They are is
sued to show the conditions that have
prevailed, during the month in ques-
ton, for the above period of years, but
must not be construed as a forecast of
the weather conditions for the coming
month.
Month of February for 80 years.
TEMPERATURES. OS9O-19O4, incl)
Mean or normal temperature, IL.
The waTmest month was that of 1897,
with an average of 73'.
The coolest month was that of 1903,
with an average of 60.
The coolest month was that of 1903,
with an average of 670.
The highest temperature was SO, on
Feb. II, 1890, Feb. &c. 1897 and Feb. 22nd
and 23rd, 1900.
The lowest temperature was SO on
Feb. &c. 1902
PRECIPITATION (rain). QS77-1S94, in.)
Average for the month, inches.
Average number of days with .O1 Of
an inch or more, Il.
The greatest monthly precipitation
was 14.00 inches in 1893.
The least monthly precipitation was
0.32 inches in 1873.
CLOUDS & WEATHER QSS4-19O4 I'M
Average number of clear days, 6;
partly cloudy days, 10; cloudy days, g..
WIND. OS75-19Ot, incl)
The prevailing winds have been from
the northeast.
Station, Honolulu, r. H.
Date Of issue: January Both, 1905.
ALIEN Nee. ASHLEY,
Section Director, Weather Bureau.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-02-03
ARRIVING.

Thursday, February ,.
S. $. Coptic, Finch, from the Orient
at d. m.
U. S. A. r. Logan, Stinson, from Ma
Mia and Nagasaki at p. m.
Friday, February 3.
S. $. Nevadan, Greene, from San
Francisco at a. m.
$. $. Manchuria, Saunders, from San
Francisco at II a. IN.
Z. 5. A. r. Dix from Manila and
Nagasaki due.
Saturday, February 4.
Stmr. Kinau, Freeman, from Hilo and
way ports due.
Sunday, February 5.
Stmr. w. G. Hall, 5. Thompson, from
Kauai ports, due early in morning.
Stmr. Claudine, Parker, from Maui
ports, due early i'm morning.
DEPARTING.
Friday, February 3.
S. S. Coptic Finch, for San Fran
cisco at 9 a. m.
U. S. a. T. Logan, Stinson, for San
Francisco at a. m.
S. s. Manchuria, Saunders, for the
Orient, may sail in afternoon.
PASSENGERS.
Arriving.
Per s 5 .Coptic. February >, from
the Orient for Honolulu-James J..
Kelley.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-02-03

Star Want Ads pay rs cents.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-02-03
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Occidental & Oriental S. S. Co
CHINA AND JAPAN.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-02-03
How to secure the Views

These Jews, which Jill constitute
complete reflex and record of the Ex-
position, are not distributed by us as a
matt % pro1t, but rather please
our readers, Although the regular
price Is % cents, we pl ce the entire
series thin the reach of ever rsnder
at only
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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-15
SALOON ROBBED
BY MASKED men
POLACZYK LOOKED INTO REVOII-
YER AND WAS "GOOD."
Robbers Found Him Alone and Went
About Their Work as If They Under
stood It Thoroly-Robbed the Till Of
500 and Appropriated "Private
Stock' Bottle of Whisky.

Edward Polaczyk, saloonkeeper at 70l
Marshall street NE, was held up and
robbed IN his place Of business, shortly
after IL O'Clock last cvening, by two
highwaymen.
Polaczyk was sitting alone in the sa-
loon when the rear door suddenly
opened and he was startled by stern
command Of "hold up your hands, and
don It look at me. -
He knew from the tone that the men
meant business, and did as ordered.
The bandits then walked back of the
bar, one of them keeping the proprietor
covered with a revolver, while the other
went thru the cash drawer. They never
spoke to one another, but communicated
by signs. Polaczyk, who was facing
the rear of the saloon, was able to get
a partial view of their actions, and
said they went about the business as tho
they. were the. permanent proprietors.
After emptying the drawer of $55, the
robbers looked over the stock, picked
up a bottle Of private stock whisky
drank from it and went out
AS usual there was tall and a short
man. Both wore black handkerchief
over their faces, and had black SLOUGH
hats. The taller robber had blued
steel revolver, which he kept pointed
| at Polaczyk.
The police were notified of the hold
up last might, but no arrests have been
made.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-15
A UNIQUE BUSINESS
Press Clipping Business in Minneapolis
Meets With Marked Success.

The newspaper clipping industry is
represented in Minneapolis. Some
years ago, MI Robert L. Pollock, who
had been member of the Journal staff,
established himself in small way in
the newspaper clipping business under
the name OF. the Interstate Clipping Blu
reau. The name was appropriate In
that the bureau read the papers of Wis
constr, Iowa, North and South Dakota
and Montana, as well as those of Min.
nesota. -"s' ,->|
From these small beginnings made
,1ast century" according to Mr.. Pol
lock 8 letter head has grown an import
ant industry, employing a number OF
large number of firms and individuals
IT have been so we'll pleased with
the cordial reception accorded to my en-
terprise, - said Mr.. Pollock, when seer
at his office in the Sykes block, this
morning, 'sthat I have decided to iden
| tify myself more closely with it by in
| cooperating my own name III that of the
bureau. AS fast as the change may be
made without losing any of the advan
tage gained by my advertising, I shall
make the Eane Pollock s Clipping Blu
reau. -
The business Of reading newspapers
for people who wish. the information
| they contain, but are too busy to do il
papers if they did have the time, il
/ comparatively new. It is, however, {
very important adjunct to the business
world and very interesting one. Mr.
Pollock will gladly respond to card o.
telephone call Cloth phones) and Civ,
detailed information along the lines il
4 which you are interested.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-15
WINDOW WORTH 81
Tenant Sued Because Wall of Adjoining
Building Closed It.

Judge Brooks has just handle down a
decision in the district court in an i'm
portant real estate case. The trial of
the $500 damage suit has proved inter
esting, and the decision is Of great
value as a precedent.
The plaintiff, represented by. A. d.
Smith, sued the owner of the store
building, an eastern client of A. B.
Choate, for. damages caused by the clos
ing of window in the side of build
ing thru the erection of structure adj
joining. He, received 81 technical
damages for the breaking Of the win
dow in replacing it with brick. The
jury verdict was directed for the de-
PENDANT by the judge.
| The owner of the building owned an
adjoining vacant lot when the tenant
| leased the store building. The build
ing was divided into three parts. The
only access for light and air from the
outside for the middle division was thru
a window in the wall facing the vacant
lot. The owner Of the lot decided to
put up another building, using the wall
i'll question as joint wall. In this
way the window was closed up.
The judge held that the owner had a
perfect right to build as he did, mas
much as the tenant should have provid.
ed in the lease for the air and light
opening which he desired to retain.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-15
NEW INTERPRETATIONS.

Jefferson club, Minneapolis. No capt.
tai stock. Incorporators, Dr.. Samuel
Musgrave, Jr., James 3. Mehan,
Charles A. Proctor, Alexander Sorter,
Jr., Charles F. Crew, Peter NJ. Brown
and Richard Tattersfeld
: Farmers Elevator, company. Lamber-
ton. Capital stock, $25,O00 Incor-
porators, John HARRISON, Emil Gerth,
Fred Werner, Peter Aune, Edwin An,
derson, John Blake, Thomas Maloney,
Duncan McTaggart and A. F. Werner.
Industrial Real Estate Loan associa-
ton, Minneapolis. Capital stock, $780,
900. !: Incorporators, Lorenzo Harris
Charles L. Sharp, Patrick H. Southwell
Charles Brown, all of Minneapolis, and
John l.. Erwin of st.. Paul.
. Minnesota Transfer Warehouse com.
pany, Minneapolis. Capital stock, $780,.
900. Incorporators, Harry B. Watts
Arthur r. Rogers and George IL
Rogers .t1-<-. -. ~
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-15
Money In Farming,

The desire of people living in rural
districts to take up city life is becom-
ing more marked each year. If. the real
facts were considered this city life
would not be so attractive. The man
who owns his farm and is thus in bust
ness for himself is healthier, happier
and richer than the average city man.
The city man, it is true, has some ad-
belt beer can be obtained in the rural
districts as well as in the city, we
should say the odds were in favor of
life in the country. This delicious bev-
erage adds much to the happiness and
satisfaction of living, and no home is
really complete without case on hand.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-15
B0VEY H0N0RED BY
MILLERS' FEDERATION
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal
Chicago, April 15.-The Millers' Ma
tionsl Federation, with 1900 members
from all over the United States, operat-
ing mills with total daily capacity of
100000 barrels Of -four, met at Grand
Pacific hotel today to discuss plans for
the betterment Of conditions in the -four
trade. The balloting resulted in the
election Of the following:
President, Charles Espenschield, ST.
Louis; first vice president, C. c. Bovey
Minneapolis; second vice president
George Urban, Buffalo; treasurery J. G.
Griggs, Sparta, ILL.,; traffic manager
Herbert Bradley.
The annual convention was set fol
June Z, s and. 9, at Kansas City. A
resolution was passed thanking the rail
roads for equalizing rates on flour an6
wheat.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-15
ALDERMEN ACT ON
GRADE CROSSINGS.
ORDINANCE PASSED RELIEVING
81, EAST-SIDE SITUATION,
Nine Crossings Will Be Made Safe by
j.. the Plan Approved New Build
ing Ordinance Is Adopted without
opposition-A School Bond Issue Of
100000 Is Ordered.
WHAT THE COUNCIL DID

Took action toward the abolish
naent of dangerous grade crossings
in Southeast Minneapolis.
Passed the new building ordi-
nance giving greater powers to the
building department.
Voted to issue 100000 in bonds
for grade schools and like amount
for new high school,
- Ordered $4,000 worth of curb
and gutter for the present year.
Apportioned $4,000 for the i'm
provement Of roads In the city.
Awarded a number of contracts
for supplies for city work. -
Left the Westphal resolution to
increase wages OF city laborers in
the hands Of the committee.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-15

fit glasses to the defective or weak eyes
that is why it is worth your while to
come and let me show you the instru-
ment.
| have lot Of testimonials at your
disposal, yet it is n t what have done
for others, but what 1 can do for you
that you are interested in.
1 also have an electric suction vibra-
tor to be used at home, for the pur-
suction vibrator has in some cases ma
terially improved and returned the nat
ural hearing. Have your aurist write
or call that he may advise you if your
case will yield to this treatment.
Every instrument is guaranteed.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-15
TO HIT THE PIKE
Fort Smelling Regulars Will Hike tc
Lake City Camp.

The Thirtyeight infantry, stationed
at Fort Smelling, will. be given target
City this spring. The regiment, divid-
ed into two battalions, will march to
Lake City, taking four days for the
trip. The first battalion under the com
mand of Major R. L. Billiard and ac-
companied by the hospital corps, ambul-
ances, and troop teams, will spend three
weeks on the range, and return to oc-
cupy the post while the rest Of the regi-
men't makes the march.
Field and camp maneuvers will be re.
hearsed by the troops on the march to
and from Lake City.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-15
Cd ARE NOW DOCTORS
Applicants Licensed to Practice Medi
cine in the State.

The state board of medical examiners
has licensed the following successful
applicants to practice in Minnesota:
c.: s. Mckee, A. L. Laliberti Min
neapolis; A. NJ. Cattauach, G. d. Con
key, Superior, Wis; H. Cannon, D.. H.
Bohland, st. Paul; J. S. White, Fort
Smelling; D. Kalinoff, Saltwater; F. II.
Quincy, Chicago, ILL.,; P. II. Sunde, Pine
stone, Mimi; J.. H. Fowler, Tower
Mimi; C. H. Wall, Mellen, Wis; F. A.
Christensen, Lake Mills, Iowa.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-15
WILL NOT EXAMINE
Insurance Commissioner Denies That
He Is After En1litahle

Insurance Commissioner r. D.
O 'Brien stated yesterday afternoon that
the rumor that this state is to cause an
investigation Of the Equitable Life In
surance company, is untrue.
III am to busy investigating Minhe-
sofa companies smilingly explained
the commissioner, when approached on
the subject. "The matter of the SOU
vency of the Equitable has never been
raised in this state or any other.'
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-15
Now Is the Time

to look up your summer vacation trip.
The Northern Pacific offer the grandest
excursion trip in the world. including
the :. YelloWstone National Park, The
Lewis & Clark Exposition at Portland
and the ocean trip to Alaska and the
orient. See Mr.. G.. F.. Mcneil, City
Ticket Agent, N. P. Ry., 19 Nicollet
House Block, for particulars.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-15
Deaf adeto Hear

I have the only
electrical device
made on scientific
principles, to aid the
deaf.
L take special in
terest in deaf cases,
called incurable and
make them hear
with the assistance
of my Mears Ear
Phone, which is al
most Invisible and
is fitted to the ears
defects. or weak
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-15
:. Cheap Homeseekers' Rate.

The crock Island'' will on April
18th sell round trip tickets to the South
and Southwest, at less than half rates.
For information and descriptive litera-
ger Agent. 1922 Nicollet Avenue, Min
neapolis. MINI. \
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-15
Curvature Of Spine,

Corrected and cured permanently
without plaster of paris Or torturing
apparatus, in nature s own way, by the
Scientific Swedish Movement Cure. at
the Lauritzen Institute, Fourth Floor
Century Building. Patients seen by ap.
poihtments only.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-15
Doings at walton's Office.

Seven lots sold for Thomas Lowry.
Double house on Western avenue, sold
for Louis K. Hall. Old Monitor pillow
works on Great Northern railway, sold
for the old company. Purchased by E.
G. Walton, l13 feet of frontage adjoin.
ing the G. J. Martin property on Lowry
hill. Number Of lots sold in the Fair.
ground addition, Elwell g addition and
Vinton Park addition. 49,.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-15

$25-Portland, Seattle, Tacoma-$25
On sale by the Northern Pacific rail
way daily until May Is. Correspond
ingly cheap rates to points in Montana,
Idaho eastern and central Washington.
City Ticket Office, - Nicollet House
block.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-15
Buffet Library Cars to Winnipeg.

Buffet Library Cars to Winnipeg.
The traveller to Winnipeg via the 500
LINE has now the same luxurious ac-
commodations afforded by the best Of
the ST. Paul Chicago lines. The new
buffet library cars are marvels of the
carbuilders art, exquisite in finish,
superbly equipped with every conven-
fence. the new equipment is thoroughly
by the travelling public.
Ticket office l19 Sd st IS, Minneapolis.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-15

The records Of the day--deaths.
births, marriages hotel arrivals, rail-
road time tables, real estate transfers,
building permits and other information
Of interest-will be found. together
with want advertisements, on page 23
of this issue. - -.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-15
CITY NEWS
TOWN TALK
EVENTS OF TONIGHT

Metropolitan Theater-"Zaza."
Bijou Theater--"For Fame and For
tune ..,
Orpheum Theater-Modern vaude-
Vile.
Lyceum Theater-''Romeo and Ju-
let T.
Unique Theater-Continuous vau-
| .deville.@. ~ - - w.. ( H.. 81 :,
Dewey. Theater-"The Gay Modist."
Auditorium-Violin recital. Ysaye. co.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-15

We repair pitch and gravel roofs
Carey ,Roofng after ten years service
perfectly sound and water tight. See
W. S. Mott Co., Tel. 376.s
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-15
WANTS THE AUDITORIUM
G. L. Morrill, May Transplant His PEG
ple's Church Services.

ple's Church Services.
G. L. Morrill,, pastor of the People 3
church, and chaplain Of the Minneapolis
branch of the Actors Church Alliance,
has great plans for church services in
the Auditorium, which he hopes to Sc
cure next fall. Services will be Of
somewhat different nature from the
Unique theater programs. The pastor
himself expects to handle the big or
gan, and also. to have well-known
is expected to provide some Of the
music. Mr.. Morrill, will spend the sum-
mer abroad.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-15

Buy Minneapolis Real Estate.
Read the offerings by leading real
estate dealers in today's Journal.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-15
ALUMNI AT BANQUET
Red Wing Seminary Association Made
Merry at National Hotel.

Red Wing Seminary Alumni associa.
ton of Minneapolis held it's annual ban
quet at the National hotel last night
called forth many happy responses.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-15

Real-Estate Bargains.
Many Of them, beginning on page in
today's Journal. 80
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-15

The bond of the Minnesota Power
& Trolley company was transferred to
the committee on bonds. It. is stated
acceptance. Bids for supplies and other
material were received and opened and
will be considered in committee.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-11-18
Big Trees of the Sea.

II you ask most persons what the
worlds biggest plants are they will
probably mention such growths as the
giant trees of California, the wonder
full eucalyptus of Australia or the huge
banyan tree of Asia. But they would
be wrong. All these mammoths of the
vegetable world are mere pigmies COM
pared with the true monsters which
have been seen by a very few.
In the deep sea, hidden away from
man except when fierce storms tear a
few of them from their secret beds or
when the deep sea dredges of some ex-
plorer wrest them from the abyss,
grow plants that are 1900 feet long
They are grown seaweeds, with their
where never a spark of light filters
down, and their stems reaching up
through full quarter of a mile of
ocean.
The greatest of these plants has a
stem only about quarter of an inch
thick, and at the end of it has a leaf
or a leaf-like growth that is SO feet
long; surely the longest leaf in the
world. This leafy end is beset with
great bladders, each as big as an egg.
The bladders are full of air and this
buoys the vast plant up so that it
stands upright in the water
On our own northwest Pacific coast
is another weed that grows to be more
than 800 feet long. At its upper end it
has an air bladder shaped something
like cask, and from this again there
grows a tuft of so or more leaf sprays
which are 80 feet long.