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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-12-28
RED CROSS HERO
TELLS OF WAR
CORPORAL TANAMOTO
DER GENERAL oKU BEFORE MUKDEN ARRIVES IN HONOLULU
AND MODEsTLY RECoUNTs SHARE IN THE sANGU1NARY
CoNFLICT-wAs WOUNDED RUSSIAN BULLET

Corporal o. Takamoto of the Japan
ese Red Cross corps was an arrival by
the S, S. America Maru this morning
and, though he walked a bit lame as
the result of a Russian bullets having
passed through his right thigh, he bore
himself proudly and we'll before the
eyes of his admiring countrymen.
He still wore the uniform of Dai
Nippon, a khaki coat and trousers, yell
low banded cap and on his left breast
was the badge of courage, the red
cross medal with the red and blue
striped ribbon which represents 80
much to every loyal japanese and to
every admirer of daring deeds TOR that
| matter.
BY the aid of an interpreter Corporal
Takamoto told and told in a most mod
est and matter-of-fact way the story
of his experiences in the war.
81 was sent to the front with the sec
oud re-inforcements," he said. 1.-THE
Red Cross corps to which 1 belonged
was attached to the second army corps
under General Oku, and we saw a good
deal of service. We took part in the
advance on Mukden and had a number
of sl1irmishes with the Russians befort
we actually arrived in front of the
city.
"Of course we were losing men every
now and then, but exactly how many
fell, do not know. OF our company OF
1888 men when we went to the 'front.'
certainly not more than a hundred re.
turned alive to Japan, and of course
many of us We're wounded.
IT was not lighting myself for as 8
Red Cross man it was my duty to look
after the wounded. We made no differ.
ence about who the wounded were foi
we treated the Russians who were hi
just the same as the Japanese We al
felt think, as I did that we had n,
quarrel with the Russian soldiers them
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selves, they We're simply doing their
duty to their country. Some of them
must have heard strange stories about
us as when wounded and captured
they seemed to think that we were 60
ing to execute them, but they soon got
over this and it was pleasant indeed TO
see how quickly we became friends.
Some were very grateful for attention
rendered them.
Our own men We're uncomplainlng
too and suffered very ugly wounds
without saying anything much. They
were obedient to the orders of the doe
tors and nurses and that certainly
helped to save tho lives of many"
Asked as to the circumstances of his
own wound Corporal Takamoto sudden
ly became reserved.
ooh, that was only Slight" he an
swered with a smile, a smile which
his limp belied. 1T was slight The
fighting in front OF Mukden was very
severe and we had three big battles.
The slaughter was very heavy on both
sides. 1t was on March that 1 was
utruck and had to be taken to the hos
pital, I was sent back to Japan and
was IN the hospital there for some
time Yes, the wound was painful but
it was nothing to what many of our
fellows, and of the Russian wounded
too, suffered"
He explained that he was i'm charge
OF minor detachment giving first aiG
to the wounded in the field when hi
was struck down.
mo, the Russians were not deliber,
ately firing on the Red Cross" he said
1T was probably a chance shot but o
course we were out in the open ant
no enemy could be blamed"
The corporal win go 20 work on on
} of the plantations as soon as he ha
cleared the regulations.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-12-28

There is an ocean race for nearly a
million dollars stake in progress, with
the America Maru and the Empress
of Japan as the competitors. Just
$3.50, 900 is involved. 1t is one of the
commercial races that often occurs
from the Far East, but never before
has there been such a close contest as
the present one is destined to be.
Aboard the America Maru are 1200
bales of silk valued at $96O,OOO, and
aboard the Empress are about the
same amount. Both cargoes are bound
for New York and there is a hot race
on between the two vessels as to which
shall land it's cargo first in New York.
The America left Yokohama Decem-
Der 10 for San Francisco via Honolulu,
on a sixteen days trip, while the En-
press left Yokohama six days after the
America, for Vancouver on what is a
ten to eleven day trip.
Captain Going put his vessel into Ho-
nolulu this morning over a day ahead
of time and he plans to make San
Francisco the morning of January 3
two days ahead of time there, in order
that he can transfer the silk into the
special train that will be waiting to
convey the silk to New York. The EN-
press is due in Vancouver on January
3 also. so If the America can make
San Francisco on the same day, there
is a chance that her cargo may reach
New York ahead of that on the EN-.
press. The fact that there is a silk
race on was the reason that the AM
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-12-28

erica brought only $50 tons of cargo
for Honolulu. This was a very small
local shipment, but the agents prefer
red taking as little freight as possible
for this port in order that the vessel
would remain but a short time in Ho-
nolulu. She went to the Hackfeld
wharf at O'clock this morning and
sailed at 1 p. m. today.
The America has a new chief officer
in H. Hinokuma, who was formerly the
second on the vessel. He is making
the present trip on the vessel as chief,
but will probably be replaced by w.
Filmer, who was in the service of the
Doyo Kisen Kaisha before the war.
Filmer is a son of Captain Filmer, the
former master of the Hongkong Maru.
The America has a small through list
of passengers. She brought one pas
senger for Honolulu, c. II. Fowler, the
manager of Honokaa Plantation. He
has been six weeks in Japan on a va
cation.
w. Watzel, who is a through passen-
ger, is a prominent architect of the
Far East. He has designed many of
the principal buildings of Shanghai.
]. F. Greig is a mechanical engineer
who is returning from Manchuria.
n. Cito is the head of the Belgian syn
dicate that has the extensive railroad
concessions in China,
S. Nagamatsu is going to the San
Francisco office of the Toyo Kisen Kali
sha, to be a clerk
The America got away at p. m. to-
day for San Francisco.
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MORE MOLOKAN TALK

The Molokan matter is still being dis
cussed "to beat the band" Land Com
missioner Pratt and Col Spaulding had
an interview this morning, and 1t is
said to have been not at all har-
monious one. Then the land commits
sioner went over TO see the governor.
The next discussion was by Pratt,
Spauding and r. w, Breckons attor-
ney for the latter.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-12-28
CARRIERS BIRTHDAY

Today is the seth birthday of Cover
nor Carter. He was serenaded at his
home this morning by Berger's band,
the Governor Carter march being
among the pieces played. The COVER
nor was at the executive chambers at
about the usual hour, there being a
good deal of mail to be sent off on the
steamer today.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-12-28

William Penfed has been solicitor
April
o
He He
German Adrian College 1870
a
OF
Republican
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-12-28
DON'T WAIT, BUY NOW.

Buy our Blank Books early. Don't
wait until the, other fellow gets the
particular Book you wanted so badly
Loose Leaf Ledgers our speciality.
Wall, Nichols Co., Ltd
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NEW ANIMALS AT THE zoo.

The Kaimuki Zoo has just received
the following new animals: Wild Cat,
Ring Tail Possum, Storks, Coyote,
Crows, etc. Take a trip to the Zoo
and see the animals and birds and get
some fresh, cool breezes.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-12-28
PATRONAGE SOLICITED.

K. YamamOto, wholesale dealer in
Japanese goods, solicits your patron
age for the new year. Plantation or
ders given special attention, Tele-
phone Main 399 P. O. Box so.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-12-28
JAN. UNDERWEAR SALE.

N S. Sachs Dry Goods Co is now
preparing for the great January sale of
ladies' muslin underwear, Watch for
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-12-28
SECRET OF SUCCESS.

Quality is the secret of the CRITE-
RION'S success. Quality of lunch and
quality of liquors.
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THE VERY LATEST.

when 1t Was Dark" The book
most talket about in London and New
York At Arleigh & Co.'S.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-12-28
CHAMBERLAIN's PAIN BALM.

There is no danger from blood poison
resulting from a cut or wound of any
kind, when Chamberlain's Pain Balm is
used. 1t is an antiseptic dressing and
should be in every household. For
sale by all dealers. Benson, Smith &
Co., agents for Hawaii
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-12-28

Lutted's Hawaiian Poi in Pound cam
for sale by all druggists and grocers.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-12-28
DON'T FORGET 1T.

A business man enjoys Rainier Beer
with his lunch-so does his wife with
her lunch.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-12-28

STRIKE ENDING ODESSA
ODESSA 2S-NIartial law proclaimed
ending city
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-12-28

RESIGNS
ASSOCIATED Press Cable to The Starr.

WASHINGTON 28-socior of the
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GOLD coin
ANDTAX ES

ABOUT THREE QUARTERS OF SPEND
AT SEA AND THUS WILL THE TERRITORIAL OF ONE PER
CENT AvoDED-AN INGEN IoUs DEVICE WHICH BANKS
A M. :
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-12-28

Automobiles can be nired day or
night at Club Stables, Fort Street.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-12-28
POLAND STRIKE
IS WEAKENING.

WEAKENING
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-12-28
LONG RACE BETWEEN
RICH SILK CARGOES

AMERICA HURRYING FRANCISCO TO LAND
JAPAN IN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ARE TO GO TO NEW YORK
BY SPECIAL TRAINS.
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FLOATING
DRY DOCK
D. dr.
be
MONEY COMES HIGH

YORK money
is mote consid seious howe ..
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1905-09-20

heroes Of history is a doubtful one.
Protesting not too much, says the n. <.
World, the ironmastsr protests prob
ably too late. The public will believe
bis denial and cling, nevertheless, to
the ear-tickling phrase.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1905-09-20
Carnegie Did Not Say 1t.

81 never said," declares Andrew Car
negie, in an interview, that to die
rich is to die disgraced."
George Washington did not live to
repudiate the little Ratchet. William
Tell passed to his rest with no oppor-
tunity to turn from the mythical apple
the arrow that was to go on saving
Switzerland for ages. Jefferson did
not ride on horseback to the Capitol to
take the inaugural oath. Mr. Carnegie,
living and able, meets common report
before it has hardened into tradition
and declares that the facts are other
wise. Yet his advantage over the
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1905-09-20
Look at goatr address label on The
Gazette, and If arrears are due, see
to renescal before the fact is forgot
ten. DO 1T noU.
AMERICAN SILK GOWNS.
THE PRESIDENTS WIFE HAS IN
T'ERESTED HERSELF IN FOS-
TERING SILK WORM
CULTURE.

Secretary Wilson Believes that Many
Portions of the Country Well
Adapted to the Industry. Departs
ment Will Furnish the Eggs and
Mulberry Trees Free.
The Japanese have class of labor
ers who work for their board and keep
alone. All they want is a place to live
and plenty of food in the shape of
leaves from a particular kind of tree,
and they are willing to turn millions
of dollars into the pockets of their en-
ployers. In fact, Japan sent to the
United States over $32,0OO,000 worth
of their products during the last year,
and they never received one cent of
this vast sum. France, Italy, China
and various other countries, too, have
laborers of this kind, but in the
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1905-09-20
To Cast the Largest Bell in
the World.

At recent meeting of the Executive
Committee of the Grand Army of the
Republic plan was presented by Col.
Frank Hume, an officer who served
with distinction in the army of the
Confederacy, which, If carried out, will
mean that the largest bell ever cast
will be hung in the Arlington GENE
terry, the former home of Robert q.
Lee, overlooking Washington and the
wide sweep of the Potomac River, and
where are also buried some of the Con-
federate dead. 1t is Col. Hume's idea
that this bell should be tolled during
the funeral rites of the military heroes
of the country when they are buried
within these historic grounds.
Mr.. Hume unfolded his plan to the
Grand Army veterans, his purpose be-
ing to have the bell cast from a large
number of obsolete cannon now stored
at the Government arsenal at Water
vliet and other points. The president
of one of the largest bell fOundries IN
the country, who was communicated
with. stated that the idea was feas-
ible one, but that the cost Of the under
taking would be large. The belief -
that the funds, however great they
may be, win be raised, not only
through contributions BY the q. a. Il.
veterans, but BY those who wore the
gray.
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The Poor Worm Must Die.

However. in the silk worm culture,
where the cocoons are gathered for
their silk alone, it is necessary to kill
the worm before it breaks the tiny
threads. This is done quickly, however,
by either the use Of hot, moist air or
steam. or the modern painless method
of destructive gases. The methods of
Keeling the silk from the cocoons vary
according to the country where the in
dustry thriyes.
The history of silk culture in the
United States dates far back to the
days of the early colonists of Virginia,
South Carolina and Georgia, while it
was introduced in New England
about the year 1860. In 1901, Secre-
tary Wilson, of the Department of
Agriculture, after visit to the South
Investigating agricultural conditions
and possibilities, came to the conclu
sion that something should be done to
ameliorate the condition of the ex-
tremely poor people of that section,
and particularly the colored race.
Silk culture was among the ideas
which suggested themselves to him,
and his interest in that line led to an
appropriation by Congress Of $4,000
to continue the Investigations of the
subject. Congress during it's session
of 1902-1903 repeated the appropria-
ton, and additional appropriations
have been since made.
Good Outlook for New Industry.
1t is believed that there are many
portions of the United States well
adapted to silk raising, many places
which might well become silk cen
tiers, where labor can be employed
at rates comparable to
those of Southern Europe. The estab-
lishment of a silk mill in such a loca-
ton is believed feasible by the De
partment officials, and can be made to
pay. Foreign capital is becoming in
terested in the subject, the proprietor
of large estate in Italy especially
giving the matter careful eonsidera-
ton. What the success of silk cul-
ture would mean in the United States
might well be indicated when it is
learned that nearly $100,000,000 was
sent out of this country to be expend-
ed in the purchase Of both raw silk
and the manufactured article.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1905-09-20
LARGE CROPS AND CHEAPER
RATES.

The farmers of the Northwest are
jubilant not only over their large crops
but the reduction Of the transporta-
ton charges. The reduction of grain
rates, according to a st. Paul dispatch,
ranges from five cents hundred
pounds from the most distant points,
to half cent from points nearest st.
Paul and the head of navigation on the
Great Lakes. These rates are going
into operation over two trans-conti-
mental railroads, and it is said they will
be met by all other roads doing bust
ness in the same territory and tribu-
tary to it. With the large North
western wheat crop Of two hundred or
so million bushels, the aggregate of
this in favor of the farmers reduction
is large one. There can be no in
crease of rates made elsewhere, it is
stated, to even the receipts up in the
interests of the railroads. The reduc-
ton is looked upon as one of the evo-
lutions in transportation.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1905-09-20
A MAN WITHOUT A PULL.
Rapid Rise of Frank III. Hitchcock
Now First Assistant POST
master General.

Several accounts have appeared in
the papers and magazines descriptive of
the rapid rise of First Assistant Post
master General Frank H. Hitchcock.
Starting with subordinate clerkship in
the Department of Agriculture some 10
years ago where his duties consisted
mainly in labelling and storing away
the skins and skulls of mice, rats, and
other mammals collected by the animal
and bird division of the Department
of Agriculture, Mr.. Hitchcock has been
advanced rapidly to the head and di-
recting force of first one and then an
other separate branch of the govern
ment, the last appointment being to the
Post Office Department and later in
cidentally to membership in the Keep
investigating committee to which was
referred the important duty of inyesti-
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her for the samples she recently sen
him.
Life History of Silk worm.

The various stages in the life of a
silk worm are interesting. First, we
have the tiny eggs which hatch into
the caterpillar or larva- This larva,
when Matched, upon coming into con-
tact with the air, increased in volume
larger than it had in the egg, and it
quickly begins to gnaw the under sur
face of the mulberry leaf. 1t eats day
and night at all hours, except when
asleep, and in about thirty days grows
1900 times larger than it was at
birth. AS it grows it molts its skin
probably four or five times. The most
interesting period in its career is
when the worm reaches an age OF
20 or 81 days, when its appetite al
most ceases, it's size diminishes, and
it general appearance is sickly. Very
soon, however, it begins to move about,
lifts up it's head, and turns in every
direction, seeking a place in which to
spin net to hold the cocoon which is
to be spun. For sometime, through
the veil which very soon is to sur
round it, the diligent larva, with it's
back turned outward. may be seen
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1905-09-20
ECHOES OF PERRY'S FIGHT.
SHIPS SUNK By AMERICAN FOR
CES RECENTLY DISCOVERED.
They Will Be Raised from Beds of
rlud and Preserved as Records
of War of 1872.

They Will Be Raised from Reds of
Mud and Preserved as Records
OF War of 1872.
Following Commodore erry,s
tnrashing of the British feet in his
great Lake Erie fight, three of the
British war boats were sunk in the
Thames River, near Lake st. Clair.
The question has arisen to whom do
these vessels belong? After lying for
gotten, covered with mud and water,
for nearly a century, they have been
discovered, and it is proposed to raise
them. Over this, and their removal
to Detroit, an international contro-
yersy is threatened.
These ships were a part Of the fleet
which resisted Commodore Perry at
Put-in-Bay. At that time the whole
northwestern country, including De-
troit, had fallen into British hands.
After Perry's crushing defeat, the
battered remnant of the British fleet
slipped away to Detroit, taking the
British General Proctor aboard, and
with arms, ammunition, government
papers and other plumber from Detroit,
made speed to Lake st. Clair The
little fleet of four took refuge on
the Thames, and in the famous
land and naval battle which followed.
the ships were all sunk. Tecumseh,
the Indian chief, who was allied with
the British, was killed, and General
Proctor later committed suicide.
Gunboats Recently Discovered.
These vessels have remained forgot
ten until recently, when unusually
low water in the Thames revealed one
OF them. A plan was originated to re-
cover them and present them to De-
troit as memorials. Divers and ex-
perts have been at work, and have To-
Gated three of the vessels at points
one, two and six miles up stream
from Chatham. The ships are nearly
covered with sand and earth.
In the one most exposed the hull
was found to contain boxes and bar
rels of cannon balls and other war
stores. Further search is expected
to bring to light chests of silver and
other valuables which the records show
were taken on to the boats
Canadian newspapers are vigorously
protesting against the American seiz-
ure of these ancient relics, but it is
stated that as the vessels are now
private property, the explorers will be
able to effect a bargain whereby they
can obtain undisputed possession.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1905-09-20
ANTI-PASS SENTlMENT.'
1T rs GROWING IN CONGRESS- As
WELL As THROUGHOUT THE
COUNTRY.

Many Legislators Have Already Set
Their Faces Against the Accept
ance of Railroad and TeIegraphic
Favors.
When Congress convened last fall it
met in extra session upon the call Of
the President, and this session contin-
ued over into the regular session,
which met December 9Th. There was
no interval between the two sessions.
1t was thus apparent that there couldi
have been no travelling back and FORTH
no returning of the Members of Con-
gress to their homes following the
special session and coming on to Con-
gress again for the regular session
yet the House of Representatives by
large majority passed resolution
voting themselves extra mileage for
this extra session, amounting to nearly
$200,000-a mileage grab for imaginary
travel.
Fortunately for the honor of Con-
gress, the Senate refused to even con-
slider the question. But the incident
brought out the fact that the majority
of the Members of Congress, including
some of our most renowned legislators,
and including nearly all the Represent
tatives who voted for this indefensible
grab at graft, habitually travel on free
railroad passes. Many of them NOD
only secure train passes from the rail-
roads but Pullman passes as well and
also free meal privileges on dining
cars.
Anti-Pass Cranks Will Soon be
Common.
There have been several men in Con-
gresS during recent years who have,
sometimes perhaps with too much os-
tentation, refused railroad passes, and
they have been generally looked upon
as cranks and denominated anti-pass
freaks. A contemporary remarks,
however, in connection with the COM
ing to Congress of Governor La
Toilette, of Wisconsin, and one or two
others who have reform" ideas, that Il
is recorded in charming verse anent AZ
old-fashioned preacher Of the gospe
in an English village that those VIII
came to scott remained to pray" an
among the numberless political posS
bilities of the not far off future
looming up change of heart in MAJ
Congressman who have hithel
laughed to scorn attempts to prohil
them from asking or accepting 81
railroad favorS-amOunting in fact
to nothing more nor less than so much
cash.
1t is a promising sign that a number
of national legislators of their own
volition have effected this reform,
wisely seeing that consistency demands,
it and likewise noting the popular feeI-l
ing throughout the country against the(
practice
1t is fair sized business in itself
which provides the issuance of rail-
road and Geographic "courtesies" to
legislators. The practice is, of course,
not confined to Congress, but occurs in
every state legislature, to say nothing
of other public officials.
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hours the worm is completely shut up
in it's cocoon. If the worm In the
cocoon Is unmolested, it energies in
about four or i've days with wings.
becoming member of the insect
world.