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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-02-09
SOME SANDY BEACHES
THAT SING AND BARK

Sand-hills that sing and bark are
not to be put in the class with sky
blue elephants and pink crocodiles.
Such sand-hills do exist, and the fact
that the strange noises which emanate
from them have never been fully ex-
planned throws an atmosphere Of mys-
terry about them.
Some of these so-called singing
sands may be found in the neighbor-
hood of Manchester, New Hampshire,
but among the most famous in the
world are the barking sands" on the
island of Kauai, of the Hawaiian
these sands form large conical dunes
along the shore, some of them as much
as seventy feet in height, and as the
grains roll down the slope, impelled by
the wind, they emit a curious sound
that is not unlike the muffled barking
of dog.
In the Colorado Desert, which is SO
celebrated for its extraordinary and de-
ceptive mirages, similar sands occur
in hills which, being OF a non-seden-
tary disposition, are continually travel
ing hither and thither over the vast
plain of clay. OF course, it is the wind
that moves them. and the silicious par
ticles of which they are composed give
out, when a strong breeze is blowing,
an audible humming or singing sound.
By examining these particles under
a magnifying-glass it has been ascer-
tanned that nearly all Of them are per-
fectly spherical, so that they roll upon
each other at the slightest impulse
This accounts for the rapidity with
which the hills travel over the desert
AS for the singing, the reason is by
no means so obvious, but the theory
now accepted is that it has something
to do with an exceedingly thin film of
gas covering the grains. By and by,
if the sand is gathered and taken away,
it loses its vocal properties.
The singing sands of the island of
Kauai are perhaps the most remark
able of all. When a small quantity of
them is taken up and clapped smartly
between the hands it gives ost a sound
so shrill as to be described as a boot.
Again, il a shovelfuI be put into a
bag and slammed about with violence.
the barking noise becomes surprisingly
loud. The Hawaiian natives believe
that the sounds are made by the
ghosts of dead people, the dunes hav-
ing been used since time immemorial
as l-places.-Scrap Book.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-02-09
A JAMAICAN LADY SPEAKS HIGH
LY OF CHAMBERLAIN'S
COUGH REMEDY

Mrs. Michael Hart, wife of the super
intendent of Cart Service at Kingston,
Jamaica. West Indies. says that she
has for some years used Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy for coughs, Group and
whooping cough and has found it very
beneficial. She has implicit confidence
in it and would not be without a bottle
of it in her home. Sold by Benson,
Smith & Co, agents for Hawaii.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-02-09

do you read the fashion maya
z1nes?" asked the visitor YES" an
swered Miss Cayenne. ''They often
give such valuable hints on what not
to wear. "-Washington Star.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-02-09

'Cholly wants to enter his fathers
clearinghouse" Doing what?' "Oh, I
don't know. I suppose making himself
generally useless. Courier
Journal
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-24
COL. WALTER CUTTING
DEAD IN 9TH YEAR

Col. Water Cutting son OF Robert Liv-
ingstone Cutting. formerly president Of
tho New York Stock Exchange. and Ju-
lien A. D'Wolf of the famous Bristol fam
lily, died at his home at Meadown Farm.
in Pittsfield. Mass, last evening. Death
resulted from uraemic poisoning compli-
Gated with heart trouble.
Col. Cutting was born in New York APP
ril 10, 1871. He was educated at Bridge
port and at Columbia college, class OF
go. He left college In his Junior year
and entered the army as an aide-de-camp
on the stan of Gen. c. c. Anger. who
was attached to Gen. Banks division.
and was in charge OF the defence at
Washington. He saw active service at
Cedar Mountain. Plains Store and In
Banks Shenandoah campaign. Fort Hud-
son. and lost an eye In the service. Jan.
and was mustered out July /. 1866, as bre-
vet lieutenant colonel. He was valedic-
torian OF his college class, and his essay
was read by a fellow student while he
was at the front. His college conferred
upon him the degrees OF A. b. and A. M.
After the war he Joined Gen. William
F. Bartlett In the manufacture OF paper
at Dalton and retired from that business
when the mill was burned in 1869
He was prominent in Democratic poll
tics. having been a candidate for lieuten-
ant governor of his party, and was on
the staff OF the late Gov. Russell with
the rank OF lieutenant colonel He had
membership in the Loyal Legion and the
Union and Delta Psi clubs of New York.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-24
VANDERBILT
YACHT PARTY
IS IN NORFOLK

Norfolk, Va. July A.-The yacht Trivia,
with her owner. Harold s. Vanderbilt.
and q party OF friends. lately among the
missing, sailed leisurely into Hampton
Roads and dropped anchor of old Point
yesterday afternoon. The voyage of the
yacht was uneventful. The delay OF the
yacht Is accounted for from the fact that
young Mr. Vanderbilt was in no special
hurry to get there" lie came down the
Chesapeake by easy stages, stopping
wherever and whenever II was the pleas
re OF those aboard. He did not think that
anyone would be looking for him, unless
IL be. perhaps. Capt l. w. Crowley. the
skipper OF the Trivia. whom Mr.. Wander
bilt knew would arrive here several days
in advance OF him. He was surprised To
learn that newspaper stories had been
printed about his absence. There are no
ladies aboard the Trivia.
The first thing Mr.. Vanderbilt did after
the anchor OF the Trivia had been
dropped was to hasten TO Norfolk to ad-
wise Capt. Crowley that he was here and
bid the skipper aboard the yacht.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-24
GOODNESS OF
ONE SAVED
FORTY LIVES

New York, July A.--Forty laborers ran,
swan and fought for their lives when
the new sewer In West Forty-sixth street
was flooded late last night. and but for
the coolness and determination OF the
foreman. Ben Connors. all would have
perished.
The men we're working In the tube
eight feet In diameter and 40 feet below
the surface. when suddenly break oc-
CURED In the old sewer above them. The
only exit was at the opposite end. where
an air shaft led to the surface.
moment after stream first trfckled
into the tube the flood came. and when
the men turned to run the water was at
their knees and rising rapidly. Then the
men. panic-stricken. ran for the shaft and
to the shaft, the water was at their
waists.
Screaming. cursing, begging and fight
ing. the men wedged themselves into a
helpless mass until none could make
progress. and all were In imminent peril
or drowning. M
Then Connors. who had led the way
to the shaft, took a hand and. swinging
an ugly club, threatened the brain every
man OF them II they didn't obey him. He
ordered them to form four abreast and
march. Some marched. but more swan.
az by that time the water had reached
the necks OF the taller, while those OF
lesser height had been swept from their
feet
One by one they gained the shaft and
climbed the ladder to the street. Connors
vas the last to leave the sewer.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-24
INVENTOR MAXIM
SAVED TWO GIRLS
FROM DROWNING

Morristown, N. j.. July 24-Although
having but one arm. Hudson Maxim. the
famous inventor. plunged into Lake Ho-
patcong Monday night and saved Miss
Anna Marx and Miss Susie williams. who
were struggling In the water. Both girls
are in a serious condition from nervous
shock and exhaustion.
II was with difficulty that Mr.. Maxim
dragged the girls to shore, and more
than once he was almost compelled TO
give up his burden. But he held the girls
by their bathing clothes with his one
hand and swan on his back. using his
feet to paddle.
Miss Marx and Miss Williams. with
several other girls. were bathing Off Max
I'm Park, where the inventor has sum-
mer cottage. Seized with a cramp, Miss
Marx threw up her hands and cried for
help. Miss williams. who Is an excellent
swimmer, swan out to her. Clutching
her hair Miss Williams tried to bring her
to shore, but she was dragged under the
water.
The cries of The other bathers were
heard by Mr. Maxim. He was sitting on
his cottage rorch with some friends. but
hurried to the lake, threw off his coat
and jumped in. Reaching the girls, he
grabbed them. turned on his back and
struck out. Excited people watched him
struggle and when he neared the shore
they helped him and the two girls to the
bank
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-24
POLICE BOARD
GRANTS LICENSES

The police commission held it's regular
meeting in police headquarters yesterday
afternoon and transacted only routine
business. The following licenses were
granted:
To keep pool tables: ]. b. Amarai, 176
Ives street; Domenico Testa, 100 Spruce
street; John W. Brown. 1893 Elmwood ave-
nue.; Henry Bertoloccini. Cedar street and
Atwel's avenue.
Police constables with power: Edwin H.
Stud1ey OF AZ Burgess avenue.
Victualling house. Christos Granibas 4
Pine street.
Club licenses to sell liquor-Atlas club
l73 Pine street; Young Mems Colored In
dependent club, 965 Westminster street !;
Irreproachable Beneficial association, 775
Westminster street; British Club of
Rhode Island. 152 Weybosset street; Com
mercial club. 230 Westminster street, and
Narragansett Boat club, at the foot of
-Angcff street.
Officers Chester III. Blood and James ].
Doyle were granted a two weeks leave of
absence on petitions recommended by
Chief of Police Egan and Capt. whipple.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-24
HOW COLUMBIA
LIFE INSURANCE
co. WAS WRECKED

company. the local company also passed
from the control OF Dunham.
At meeting of the Columbia stock
holders a proposition was advanced tnat
each stockholder pay In 500 per share.
which was TO be turned into the treas
ury OF the Commercial Alliance when an
from receivership. This invitation was
not accepted and both companies were
forthwith wound up.
$150.00o SWALLOWED UP.
One OF the officers OF the Columbia
stated that more than $4,000 In cash was
he added, "as many prominent men went
into the company In good faith, they de-
cided not 10 make any effort TO trace tne
assets"
James F.. Pierce. superintendent OF in
surance OF New York. in his report 70 the
department OF insurance, declared that
the Commercial Alliance, since Dunnam
took hold OF II: was asa wreck ana ma,nn ,nsa ana =
New Brunswick. the Total Abstinence or
Chicago, the Columbia Mutual ana the
Washington Beneficial Endowment
William III. Willis, who was mace the
receiver OF the Commercial Alliance,
found upon examining the AFFAIRS or that
company enough TO convince>him tnat the
sworn statement made about the com
pany's condition had been false. that the
Commercial Alliance was a wreck. and
that its assets were hardly sufficient TO
pay the cost OF the receivership. he ask
ed to be relieved from the onice. his peuo o
ton was granted. and his bond or $ooVU
was cancelled.
According TO the report OF the invest-
eating officials, the Commercial Alliance
favored two methods OF doing business:
"First-To buy out other concerns as
the Columbia originally bought out the
Commercial Alliance. This scheme was
designed to secure large accessions OF
policyholders in a block without me ne
cessity of the ordinary, but teoious'
methods OF Individual solicitation.
"Second-To freeze out as many OF the
policyholders as possible. thus making
heap of money through lapses.'
DUNHAMS EXPLANATION.
Insurance Commissioner Landers did
not know of the purchase or the COM
mercial Alliance until Commissioners Lam
ders heard of Il through the public press.
when he demanded an explanation from
President Dunham. Under date or Marcn
s. 1894, Durham said In a communication
addressed to Mr.. Landers:
eff we had intended to treat this acuon
as a transfer, other than .1oivioualS
with the policyholders, we should nave
applied to you for instructions ano aoI
Vice. But under the circumstance, 4
surely did not think IL important enough
to infrude upon your valuable time"
Commissioler Landers had received IN
formation from Superintendent Pierce
under date of Feb. e. 1894. that the com
mercial Alliance on Jan. 22 had a surpiuss
as regarded policyholders OF VA. i5l.so ano
a dkficit as regarded stockholders OF
sl75 64S 20 On Sept 13. 1894, the New
York partment reported the CONNER
cial Alliance TO the attorney general as
insolvent with deficiency OF T,llop
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-24
EMPIRE CITY CLUB
RAGE TRACK Dispute

New York. July 24.-The state racing
commission yesterday refused to give an
oral hearing In the matter OF the appn-
cation of the Empire City club for the
abrogation of certain Jockey ciuD Iu'.
which. IL enforced would make outlaws"
OF owners. trainers, Jockeys asa horses
taking part in the running meeting to be
held on the Empire track at Yonkers be-
ginning Aug. 8. and ordered that briefs
he submitted by each side within "a hours.
The Empire club officials announced
that they have secured the service OIL
Matt ]. Winn as manager of the meeting.
Mr.. Winn, beside being the president OF
the American Turf association. owns the
Churchill Downs track at Louisville and
is manager of both courses at New Or
leans.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-24
DOG LOST AN EAR
DEFENDING CHILDREN

The loyalty of dog, which fought a
big bulldog in defense OF two children In
a pony cart yesterday afternoon cost him
one of his ears, which was torn of by
the other dog. The loyal dog is owned by
John Linn and according to his story the
attack OF the bull dog was entirely un-
provoked. The children. one OF whom was
a sister OF Linn, were driving In a pony
cart. accompanied by pet dog. The dog
suddenly ran out from the Manning
street stable.
The other dog sprang at once to the
rescue OF the pony and children and
desperate fight ensued. Men who were in
the neighborhood dragged the dogs apart,
but not before the dog belonging to Linn
had had an ear torn OF.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-24
O'NEIL'S ILLNESS NOT
CAUSED BY POISON

Thomas O'Neil who belongs In River
side. was taken III on South street near
Richmond street last evening. and some
body telephoned to the hospital for the
ambulance saying that the man had
taken poison. A similar message was also
sent to the Fifth police station.
There were no evidences that O'Nei
had taken poison. and he was soon re-
vived by tho ambulance surgeon.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-24
LOCAL BOY INJURED
BY THE EXPLOSION

Lawrence Arthur Silva Of 20 Ann street.
this city. is in the naval hospital at Chel-
sea, Mass, suffering from injuries re-
ceived during the accident on the battle
ship Georgia.
Silva. who is not yet OF age, enlisted In
the navy little over a year ago, under
the name of John A. Bush and has for a
short time been serving as gun pointer
on the Georgia.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-24
"Horne, Sweet Home" Sold

East Hampton. L. l., July A.-The John
Howard Payne cottage. called Home.
Sweet Home" because 1t was there that
the song OF that name was written, has
been sold. together with small section
OF the farm, to q. Fl. Buck or Brooklyn.
st. Luke's Church society some time ago
hought the homestead and orchard, in
tending 10 build new church and a par
ish Mr.. Ruek will preserve the exterior
Colonial architecture of the cottage. but
the interior will be altered somewhat and
renovated
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-24
MISS ANDERSON VICTIM
OF AUTO ACCIDENT

Miss Louise Anderson, 20 years of age
was knocked down and rendered uncon-
scious by an unknown automobile at the
Vanity Fair grounds at about IL o'clock
last evening.
Attending physicians found her injuries
were not of a serious character, though
her right foot WAS quite badly sprained
Miss Anderson's home Is in Central
Falls.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-24
A MINUTE"
MURPHY INJURED

Paterson, n. j., July A.-Mile-a-M Minute
Murphy. the bicyclist, and a friend. riding
motor cycles, hit each other near Brown
ley's boathouse near Singac. Murphy 8
arm was fractured and two OF his ribs
broken. The other cyclist was bruised
about the head. Later an automobilist
took them to Newark.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-24
CHILDREN AT PLAY
SET ATTIC ON FIRE

The attic OF the house at 27s wickenden
street was the location OF a fire yesterday
afternoon caused by children playing
with matches The fire was extinguish-
ed before much damage was done by hose
Is and truck T.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-24
THIEVES RANSACK A
CHESTNUT ST. HOUSE

The house at 30 Chestnut street was en-
tered yesterday afternoon by means OF
false keys end drawers, boxes and chests
tborSuenD rsrsochsA sot What may
have been taken will have TO be inven-
toried by Miss Little. the occupant, on
her return home.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-24
NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE

Yesterdays RESULTS.
Lowell 3. Fall River 1.
Brockton 2, Lynn 0.
Worcester 4. Haverhill o.
New Bedford 3. Lawrence l.
GAMES TODAY.
Lawrence at Fall River.
Lynn at Haverhi1.
Lowell at New Bedford.
Brockton at Worcester.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-24
PALEY SLOCUM INJURED
BY AUTOMOBILE

A large automobile, the owner Of which
could not be identified. struck the car
riage OF Paley slocum OF Westerly last
evening and threw the owner out.
Mr.. slocum was painfully injured about
the spine and side so that he had to be
carried TO his home.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-24
DOUBLES TITLE IN
FALL RIVER Tennis

At the Fall River Golf club yesterday
Rev. 4. s. Thomas and Miss Ethel M.
Chace won the lawn Tennis championship
in mixed doubles OF that city. defeating
their opponents in straight sets. Rev. Mr..
Thomas and Miss Chace also won In the
semi finals I'm straight sets.
Yesterdays results:
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-24
ACCOMMODATIONS
FOR VISITORS

The Information Bureau
at Headquarters desires to
hear from Hotels, Boarding
Houses and any one desir-
ing to rent rooms during
Old Home Week, giving
full particulars as to rooms
available and prices.
Restaurants, Cafes and
Boarding Houses are also
requested to register their
capacity and range of
prices.
Address SECRETARY,
Old Home Week Headquar-
tiers.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-24
EXHIBITION OF
HISTORICAL RELICS
July az to August 3.

EXHIBITION OF
HISTORICAL RELICS
From July a8 to August 3.
inclusive, an exhibition of
objects of historical interest
will be held in Sayles Hall,
Brown University.
The loan of relics is
solicited.
Any article which may
serve to illustrate the past
history and development of
the City and State will be
gladly received.
Cases will be provided for
the protection of the smaller
and more valuable objects
and the whole collection will
be most carefully guarded.
Beginning with Monday,
July IS, a committee will be
in attendance at Sayles Hall,
between the hours of 10
A. M. and S p. M, to re-
ceive the articles loaned and
give receipts for them.
Wilfred H. Munro,
Chairman Historical Com.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-24

For brown or black. prepared BY
GEORGE ORMsBY. wig Maker and
Hairworxer. i69 fremont street. Boston.
II II simple. safe and easily applied: con-
tains no lead poisons; use II once and
you viii never use any other BLAND
VIC 4 BLANDLNo. - Weybosset strest
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-24
M u g E NJ ENTS 8
CITIZENS OF RHODE ISLAND
GREETING

TIC croWH1g Ieature OF OIu IIoIe Week VIII DC VANITY
Fair There you have pleasure ground, summer
men resort, which all returning pilgrims" adj
and which should be of qualification and pride
for you % visit with thems
We have arranged many special features for Old Home
Week and peased to TO all who
arranging for dinner parties that is advisable for them
special tables the College Inn and Cambake Pavilion
Vanity Fair the earliest possible moment Special tables
will be reserved in both upon request.
On Thursday night, Aug Ist, the night of the River u
mnaton Fair with 1900 feet of 'front.' will
"cogn of vantage from which to view the grand dis
play people will be able advantageous posi-;
tons witnessing the illumination of the and bay
any other public resort On that night admission to
the the College Inn and Clambake Pavilion
be secured by special only in order that neither
shall be overcrowded.
Vanity Fair is the which has made Narragansett
bay famous this summer.
The electrical illumination itself unequalled anywhere
England and equaed only by two other resorts in the
United States
More than people have passed through the gates
of Vanity Fair already this season.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-24
ALTOONA 6, WHITE SOx a

Altoona, Pa. July A-The Altoona Tri-
state tesm dsfeete6 tho CstcaSs World
Champions yesterday. The champions
were unable TO hit Glendon. Score:
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-24
HARRISBURG 13, PHIL. NAT. 10

Harrisburg. Pa, July 2-The Harris
burg Tri-State league team yesterday de-
feated the Philadelphia Nationals in a
game marked by heavy hitting. The
ccnra.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-24

BatterIes-Pittinge1. Kichie and Jack
litsch; Doescher and Smith.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1907-02-01

moth Black Twig (the Arkansas) are
from it's ravages. The Jonathan had
hut few wormy apples. The Rome
Beauty. Arkansas Black and the Nam
month Black Twig (Arkansas) are
about on the same plane so far as at
tacks from this pest are concerned
The Esopus Spitzenburg and the Yel-
low Newton are the delight OF THIS
nest. They are not so bad as the
King and Pewaukee, but it almost APP
pears that this insect knows a good
apple. However, there is a cog loose
in its taste, for it takes no small de-
light in eating the Ben Davis.
The conclusions we have reached af-
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1907-02-01

Is no doubt force in this, and yet, to
my mind, it is possible that they may
raise a somewhat higher grade of ap-
pies than can be raised anywhere else
on the Pacific coast-and that Is equiv
alent to saying than anywhere in the
world" I am not sure that | am
right in this suggestion. But one
thing is sure, that Yakima valley or
any other good apple section can raise
the grade of their fruit very much
above it's present rating by initiating
the careful methods in vogue at Hood
River. One or two or even dozen
growers can not raise this rating.
Practically all our apples must be i'm
proved by better selection and by bet
ter packing II one man in the east
gets hold of some Yakima apples and
is fooled by finding bad fruit in the
box and the pack bad, it hurts the
whole valley.
One of the things that elected dis
cussion was the dust spray. Some
claim phenomenal success and some
claim at least partial failure. Most of
the experiment stations in the Mis-
sissippi valley and further east have
DTOuOuuCSU dSdlAOC C1C uudo@hhNo
success of the dust spray. The same
can be said Of the Washington expert
ment station. Some have an easy way
to get around this argument, and that
is to say that the men who are In
these experiment stations do not know
anything. That is the argument of the
demagogue. We owe much to our ex-
pertinent stations and yet they are
not infallible and may sometimes be
mistaken but in the long run will win
out with all men of intelligence.
The question of how we can best
market our fruits received consider
able attention. Some three or four
papers were read bearing on this sub
ject. They were all good in many OF
their features, but were not entirely
harmonious. Some condemn consign-
ing, while others favored that method
of handling fruit in part. The con-
census of opinion was that the method
was bad both for the grower and the
commission man. The more d1scr1m-
mating men deprecated the unqual1ted