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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-10-31
Hawaiian Annual

to appear about December 10th. It's
papers will embrace historic research
and Personal "Reminiscences, Folklore
Current Progress. etc, Of special IN
terest Orders booked for prompt at
tention.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-14
RELIC OF WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, June II. One
more relic of George Washington has
been placed in the mansion at Mount
Vernon-the shaving stand used by
the general every day for years. 1t
Is handsome mahogany table in a
remarkable state of preservation. The
table was presented to General Wash
ington by the first French minister
to the United States.
The relic has been sold to the board
of regents by Mrs. Thomas c. Cox of
this city, who inherited 1t. The price
she received, it is understood, was
$4,000. She delivered the stand in per-
son at the mansion recently, and it
Is now in the same room in which
1T was used by General Washington.
The table has the old fashioned
spindle legs. There is lid, and in
side is a mirror There are three
drawers. In ore General Washington
kept his raZors.
General Washington willed the
table to DR.. David Stuart of Fairfax,
Va, whose first wife was Miss
Washington. On the death of DR..
Stuart the table was handed down to
William Robinson, father of Mrs.
Cox,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-14

long poles, begin raking the glowing
embers from the surface of the
stones, each being relieved by an
other as the effects of the heat be-
come unsupportable, and forming a
kind of rough pavement with the
white-hot stones.
There is no semi-religious func-
ton, save on certain special occa-
sions, when visitors are not present,
but directly the pit is ready, some
90 young natives retire behind a
screen of luxuriant vegetation to ar
ray themselves for the occasion.
They certainly make a brave sight.
Their arms, thighs and legs are be-
declied with garlands and wreaths of
flowers and climbing plants; their
muscular bodies oiled, and their long,
Their only clothing consists of kind
of skirt formed of the national "su-
H. with girdlc of hibiscus bark.
AS they march, with a proud de-
meanor, in couples towards the pit,
the crowd begins shouting words of
encoura cement
On come the frewalkers. There
is no flinching. Bare-footed they walk
around the pit, placing their feet
fairly and squarely on the stones,
between which little forked tongues
of flame are continually leaping. The
time occupied in walking ranges from
25 to 35 seconds. quite sufficient to
scverly scorch an ordinary foot
AS the firewalkers leave the pit.
large masses of green leaves are
thrown upon the hot stones, and then
the firewalkers rush in, trampling
down the leaves until lost in the mass
of steam thereby created. More and
more leaves are thrown in, and again
and again the performance is re-
peated. After this, if bullock has
been given as the price OF the per-
Torrance, its dismemebered parts are
cast into the pit, covered with masses
of fresh leaves, which are trampled
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-14
SPECIAL ROUND TRIP RATE

will be made by Great Northern rail-
way for following eastern conven-
tons:
Bristol, Tenn, annual Baptist
Brethren
Toronto, Ont. International Sum
day School association.
Indianapolis. Ind, International
funniest.
Asbury Park, N. j., National Edu-
cational association.
Baltimore, Md, Christian Endeavor,
Portland, Me-, American Institute
OF Instruction.
Buffalo, NJ Y, annual meeting B. p.
o. h.
Niagara Falls, N. Y, Imperial
Council Mystic Shrine.
Atlantic City. N. j., Independent
Order Foresters.
Full particulars can be had by
calling on, or addressing. city ticket
office, 701 West Riverside avenue
Phone 469.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-14

it is true. Whenever lot of the
fly cicada are scotland that means
billions-it means that in just II
years after their offspring are going
to emerge from tree hunks and be
come more or less offensive.
The poor old fly cicada is really n
very innocent thing. 1t can't bite,
innocent child can play with it in
perfect safety. But the critter can
lay eggs by the thousands.
Then these eggs. when they mature
into grubs, and, later into male clca-
das-l6 years after they were started,
make grub out OF trees and all kinds
of shrubbery and cause trouble to
people who desire to keep such
growths intact
\ Professor Riley. state entomolo-
gist, of Missouri. some years ago.
studied up these 17-year affairs. He
discovered that there were large col
,onics each inhabiting certain geo
graphical area.
: $Riley mapped out II of these col
ohies and called them broods. Just
NOW brood No. 6 is very active. 1t
exists about 1000 miles in every di-
rection from Chicago. Many other
broods classified by Riley, from re-
ports, seem to be getting into action.
also, so 1t might be inferred that "A
general invasion of cicada egg <rying
Is in progress
In the meantime reverting to the
chronological standpoint--it might be
consolatory to know that the femal,
progenitor of this futurity pest onl,
lives six weeks OF course she can't
be blamed for the depredations of her
children.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-14

Special Correspondence to The Press.
SYDNEY, N. S. W., June ii
have just returned from a visit to
the island of Mbenga, one of the
group of Fiji islands.
Mbenga is a mere dot in the ocean,
but upon it live probably the most
unique people on the face of the
globe. They are "firewalkers"
The island is not more than four
miles across, but what there is of
it is paradise. It's hills rise 400
feet above the level of the water,
and are covered with the most beau
tiful and luxurious vegetation.
There are eight villages on Mbcn-
ga, with about 700 inhabitants, near
ly all belonging to the tribe known
as ma Ivilankata"-the favored of
the gods'-from which the ranks of
the firewalkers are recruited. A fire.
walking performance can be readily
arranged after few days notice has
been given. The terms being a live
bullock and any presents that WISH
tors may care to make.
The preparations for the ceremonial
are extremely simple. A large hole
or pit, about 25 feet in diameter. and
from six to eight feet in depth, is
filled with timber to height of about
four feet from the surface The
whole is then covered with stones no
larger than cocoanuts.
About 20 hours before the fire.
walking commences the contents of
the pit are fired, and as they become
consumed fresh logs and branches are
placed on the top of the burning pile,
the stones speedily becoming red hot.
During the preparations the burn
ing mass is generally surrounded by
a crowd of natives. standing off at
considerable distance by reason OF
the intense heat. When the time ar
rives for the firewalking to begin,
several of the natives, armed with
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-14

down by the firewalkers, and after
wards covered with a great pile of
earth. A few hours later the joints
are removed and consumed at a ma
tive feast.
There exists an impression that in
the old cannibalistic days the bodies
of prisoners doomed to be eaten were
prepared in this way for the festive
table, but on this point the natives
remain infiexibly silent.
The heat of the stones has repeat
edly been tested by Europeans. Some
few months ago a couple of medical
men from New ealand, who were
present at a firewalking performance,
placed a thermometer, capable of
registering 400 degrees of heat, at the
end of a long pole, putting the Their
mometer in a tine case for safety.
In a few seconds the solder began
to melt, and the thermometer had
to be withdrawn at the point of
bursting. The feet of the firewalkers
were examined, but there were no
indications of preparation of any
that of the ordinary white man. But
there was no sign of even a scorch
to the flesh.
Australian scientists profess to see
in the firewalking ceremonies traces
of evidence in favor of the theory
of the lost continent of Lennoria,
of which many of the Pacific island
groups are believed to be part, orig
inally forming a portion of Asia in
forgotten ages.
1t is known that in Thibct the cere-
mony of firewalking is performed in
exactly the same manner as in Fiji,
where the practice differs largely
from that with which many savage
peoples are familiar The impression
is strengthened by the fact that
among the Fijians and other Poly
nesians are to be found traces Of
teachings and customs which could
only have had their origin in India.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-14
FAIRBANKS ADDRESSES
GRADUATES

IOWA CITY, Ia. June 1i,-Com-
mencement day at the State Uni
versity of Iowa today was made
notable by the prcsence of Vice Presi.
dent Charles W. Fairbanks, who de-
livered the address to the graduates.
The exercises were held in the uni
versity armory, which was filled to
overlooking with the students, their
families and friends. Mr. Fairbanks
took as the subject of his address.
"A Chapter in American History"
Following the address came the con-
ferring of degrees by President Mac
Lean Of the university.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-14

ways manages to take in few coins
every time there Is a fight. and when
his purse is a bit plethoric he is a
game gambler on results.
One Sunday recently he won SAT
United States money at fight. II,
was born in the northern part of the
state of Chihuahua, and lived there
until in 1880, when the railroads be-
gun to build into Ell Paso. Then he
came here and has remained ever
since. He has never been married,
and lives alone in little abode shack
near the Rio Grande river banks.
The recent flood drove him out, and
he carried 16 gamecocks, which he
kept in his adobe, to the steps of the
city hall. where he camped for two
days until the water receded.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-14
NORTHERN PACIFIC.
Day Coach Excursion.

On June IS and 10 the Northern
Pacific will sell DAY Coach" excur-
sion tickets to Portland. on account
of the Lewis and Clark fair. Rate
from Spokane and common points,
$40 round trip; limit, seven days.
Tickets good in day coaches only.
Special train will leave Spokane at
s a. M, June 10, arrive Portland
about II p. m. Tickets also good
leaving Spokane on any regular train
except the North Coast Limited,
June IS and 10.
j. w. HILL, Gen. Agt.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-14
SUNDAY EXCURSION, ST. JOE

The Northern Pacific will continue
the Sunday excursions to st. Maries.
Ferrell's and st. Joe during the sum
mer Train will leave Spokane a.
IN. for Occur d'Alene. Steamer Cakes
leaving there on arrival of train for
Il delightful ride across the lake and
up the st. Joe river. arriving at Fer
rell's about p. m, where stop of
30 minutes will be made for dinner.
Those preferring to do so can take
lunch baskets and eat lunch on the
boat Returning train will arrive
Spokane about p. m. Fare for the
round trip 81.
J. w. HILL. Gen. Agt.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-14
(Scripps News Association)

CHICAGO. June 14.-Since the first
of June the chirp of the 17-year To-
Gust has been heard in the land to-
wit, in the land 1000 miles In every
direction from Chicago.
The l7-year locust is no dream. lie
is scientifically the goods. All the
bugologlsts will tell you so.
Some billion millions of him-and
her-appearod In various parts of the
country justl1 years ago this June.
Now reports from many sections east
OF the Rockies say they are back
again.
In the bug books the "17-year
grasshopper" liz known as the "cica-
da, homopterous bug" whatever
that means. One thing about them,
however. is pertinent. They are great
musicians. Old man Darwin said that
they are the 'noisiest insects on
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-14
The |7-YEAR LOCUST
is ON DECK AGAIN
Billions of Him Matching Out in the Country East of the
Rockies Some Facts and Fances About Mr.. and Mrs.
Cicada and the Baby

earth" lie added that he heard their
orchestral efforts when IA mile away
from shore" Darwin was then sail
ing around looking up things on the
ship Beagle.
1t seems that the males make all
the notes.-the males, dye mind. ThS
Greek poet. Xenarchus. long before
Darwin thought OF looking up bugs
and things. remarked: only the male
cicadas give out the note. for they
have voiceless wives"
Another fresh old Greek, Xenoxos,
Is reported to have observed after
Xenarchus: How happy would the
men be If all their women were fe-
male cicadas."
The cicada Is commonly called a
locust-a grasshopper. lie or she
isn't. The cicada Is different kind
of bug entirely. It's sort of fly.
They have different zones of APP
pearance. That sounds funny, but
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-14
81 YEARS OLD AND
NEVER WORKED A DAY

Ell PASO, Tex, June 14.-Ninety-
seven years old and never worked a
day in all of his life.
That is the unique record of Jesus
Rodriguez, a Mexican inhabitant OF
FL Paso. Early in his career Rodri
guez decided that it would be more
comfortable not to labor, and he has
managed to exist ever since without
turning his hand to anything more
arduous than cock fighting.
He sometimes promotes rooster
battles, but he is always careful to
explain that that Is not real work
simply a recreation. However, he al
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-14
TROUT HAD SHRUNK

GREAT HARRINGTON, Mass,
June 13.-David Gregg jr., gentle
man farmer in this town and stock
broker of New York city, has been
fined $40 in the district court for
catching two trout under the legal
length of six inches. Lawyer Whit
ing, for Gregg, pleaded in defense
that the trout had shrunk an inch
or two after being caught. Gregg
has appealed
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-14
SPOKANE FALLS g. NORTHERN
RAILWAY COMPANY LOON
LAKE EXCURSIONS.

Effective June and until further
advised, following round-trip rates
will be in effect from Spokane to
Loon Lake:
On sale Sundays. limit following
Monday, 81.
On sale daily limit 80 days, $3.50
On sale daily--commutation 20
rides, limit September Is, $40.
H. A. JACKSON.
General Passenger Agent,
Spokane, Wash.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-14
SUMMER EXCURSION TO COAST
POINTS,

June 15 to August 25 the Northern
Pacific railway will have on sale the
usual excursion tickets to Westport.
Long Beach and Clatsop
Beach points, etc. at rate of $40 for
round trip. Return limit, September
80. Good for stopovers at Portland.
J. w. HILL, Gen. Agt.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-14
MOWATT VS.. SAVERS.

GREEN BAY, Wis, June fi.-A
fight between Maurice Sayers of Mil
waukee and Tommy Mowatt of Chi
cago is to be pulled on here tonight
for the entertainment of the e. les,
whose annual state convention Is in
progress. George Siler has accepted
an invitation to referee the bout.
Savers and Mowatt are considered
evenly matched and their meeting Is
expected to result in an interesting
and lively contest.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-14
TEACHERS RATES EAST.

Great Northern railway announces
special round trip rates to st. Paul.
Minneapolis. Milwaukee. st. Louis
and Duluth; on sale June ID. IL, 16
and 17-good for 90 days. For full
particulars call on or address City
Ticket Office, 701 Riverside avenue.
Phone 400.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-14
BUSINESS CHANCES.

fine lodging house, on Riverside,
steam heat and elevator, central To-
cation. Investigate and make an Of
fer. Only small cash payment re-
Quired if sold. viii trade for vacant
lots.
We can sell you homes at your own
price and terms. Farms to satisfy all
Corners.
LIGHTLY & CO,
81 Jameson Block. Tel. 1898
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-14
CHRONIC PAINS.

Those who suffer pain from chronic
ailments will find that DIR. Miles
Anti-Pain Pills relieve the suffering
After the first trial, they will wonder
how they ever managed to get along
without them" If first package fails
to benefit, your money back 20 doses,
25 cents. Never sold in bulk.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-14

Thousands of women Of every age
and condition break down and are
brought to the very verge of utter
collapse because they have kidney
trouble and do not know it. 1t saps
vitality skaters nerves makes
work or rest or sleep impossible
Many a sufferer takes medicine for
imaginary female complaints" until
she is utterly discouraged and much
worse. And yet 1t is so easy to tell
when the kidneys are sick, and so
easy to cure them with the right sort
of treatment.
Prolonged neglect means diabetes
or Bright's Disease.
How many apparently healthy wom-
en- there are who begin to find house.
hold work a burden; who are con-
stantly "all-tired-ou irritable and
depressed. and who suffer often from
sick. dizzy headaches, pain in the
back and sides, rheumatism and ir-
regular flow Of the urine.
They are always ailing. but not
sick enough to go to bed. and they
wait for the spells to pass away
But the cause is still there. The
kidneys are sick. and work only ag-
gravates the trouble.
The kidneys have In some way be-
come congested, irritated, or inflamed,
and are failing to remove the uric
acid and other poisons from the
blood. These poisons are attacking
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-14

No. 8 leaves sos a. m. No. 10 ar
rives 2:30 p. m.
No. II leaves 1880 p. m. No. II
arrives $40 a. m.
Nos. IL and ~ carry Pullman
sleeper between Spokane and Lewis
ton.
CENTRAL. WASHINGTON BRANCH
No. IS leaves 1 40 p. m.
No. IA arrives 11:55 a. m.
COEUR D'ALENE BRANCH.
No. leaves 1870 a. m.
No. 8 arrives 6:45 p. m.
An additional Pullman sleeper has
been added to the North Coast Linn
tied between Portland and st. Paul
j. w. HILL, Gen. Agt.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-14
WIS, AND RETURN

Tho Northern Pacific announces
rate of $62.2o. Spokane to Milwaukee
and return. account of above meeting
Dates of sale, June IA, Is and 10
Going limit. June 20. Return limit
60 days from date OF sale.
J. w. HILL. Gen. Agt.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-14
RATES LEWIS AND CLARK FAN.

Tho Northern Pacific announces
rate of $1495. Spokane to Portland
and return. On sale May 20 to Octo-
Der Is daily; return limit. 80 days
Party rate. 10 or more. $11.20: limit.
10 days. Also low rates .or large
parties. Call at city Office. Ziegler
block. for full particulars.
J. w. HILL, @. A.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-14
FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE.

Everybody knows our $3.50 lots are
the best lots in the city for the
money; near car and city water: IS
or $40 down. balance IS a month.
Come today. Northern Investment
Co.. $40 Riverside ave. Tel. 1882.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-14
CLOTHES CLEANERS.

The Steam Clothes Pressing com.
pany will French dry clean and press
your suit for soc or your trousers for
16c: only to Is minutes required;
good dressing rooms; alterations and
repairing. $50 Second avenue. Phone
1889.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-14
NIGHT TRAIN, LEWIsToN-spo.
KANE.

Leaves Spokane daily 1880 u. m
Arrives Lewiston 1870 a. m. Leaves
Lewiston IL p. m. Arrives Spokane
6:35 a. M Carries Pullman sleeper.
first class coach, smoker, baggage
and express cars.
]. w. HILL, G. A.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-14
fire WALKERS" ARE PEOPLE
OF A LOST CONTINENT

OF ISLAND DANCE PAVEMENT
STONES THEIR sCoRCHED-ANN NE A.
RESPONDENT IN
Disc DESCRIBES THEIR UNIQUE CEREMONIAL.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-14
Ayers

Pills. The one great rule
of hee!th-Have daily move
ments of the bowels. And the
one great medicine Ayers
Pills, Ayers Pills. Sold in all
parts of the world for over
80 years. Lowell. Mass:
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-14

The o. II. & N. will allow stopovers
at Portland In either direction on
tickets to Beach point and return
Rate $40 round trip. On sale June is.
limit September 30.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-14
HOTEL.

Mechanics hotel, N. b. Pearson,
prop. Best 81 a day house In city.
Under new management. Remodeled
and refurnished. Front and Wash
ington. 1926
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-14
NERVOUS DYSPEPSIA.

A spoonful Of DIR. Miles Restora-
tive Nervine after meals for a few
days IL almost sure to relieve this
distressing complaint. 1t strengthens
the nerves of the stomach, stimu-
lates the secretions, and accelerates
the progress of digestion. Try It, If
first bottle does not benefit, you get
your money back. so it costs you
nothing if 1t fails.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-14

Vice President Fairbanks will
make Fourth of July speech for
an Indiana town. And only few
months ago the people of this coun-
try thought the vice presidency was
an office that carried little honor
with It
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-14
BANKING,

Long hours; courteous treatment:
special features of transferring YOUR
money to your bank. Inquire State
Bank of Washington. Phone 2Ol.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-14

the nerves. muscles. and vital organs.
Get at the root Of the trouble and
cure the kidneys. Use a medicine In
tended for the kidneys only--Doan's
Kidney Pills. This remedy quickly
relieves the tired-out kidneys-gives
them new life and energy. The pol
sons disappear from the blood, and
pains. aches. and nervousness vanish.
The deeds Of Doan's Kidney Pills
in your own city prove this. Read
the testimony Of resident, perhaps
your neighbor.
SPOKANE PROOF.
Mrs. Fred B. Childs of $40 WASH
ington street, says: Il was all out
of sorts for long time. and my doc
tor told me 1t was on account of kid
ney trouble. At times the pain in my
back and across the loins was so Sc
we're that 1 could hardly get around
to attend to my household duties.
used a great many different remedies,
but found little benefit, and when
Doan's Kidney Pills were recon-
After taking them for a short time
my kidneys ceased to bother me. and
felt like a different person In every
way"
If you wish to try Doan's Kidney
Pills free Of expense. write to Foster
Milburn Co., Buffalo. N. T.. for q
trial box.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-14
SPECIAL RATES EAST
Via Northern Pacific ana Connections

For various conventions at points
and on dates named below. following
low round trip rates will be made by
the Northern Pacific. dates of sale
to be announced later,
toronto, ont'' juno 20-27. ..... 1865
Indianapolis, Ind, June 2l-25,. 6765
Asbury Park. N. j.. July S-7... s5.s5
Baltimore. Nd. July 5-10...... S1.25
Portland, Me-. July l0-13...... 92.70
Buffalo. N. Y, July 11-13. 1925
Niagara Falls. N. Y, June 20-2l 1925
Final limit 60 days Stopovers on
return trip west of Chicago and st.
Louis. Full particulars at Northern
Pacific office. Zlegler block.
J. w. HILL, Gen. AIT.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-14

After all, it looks more and more as
though the transfer of Cassini to
Spain was a decidedly proper act.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-14
PAWN BROKERS'.

If you want loans go to p. Bick-
ford, 33S Main avenue, .
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-06-14
TAIroRIN q.


Tin. copper. sheet iron. stove and
furnace work. Dairy supplies. C.
Peshak e. Co.. a624 Monroe st. yI-2s