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The Washington times., 1908-12-12
THE wAsHNeTON TnIEs. sATURDAY pEcEM8ER p 1eOa

States. and there is room to believe
that Massachusetts in time will fur
nish an answer TO il.
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Winthrop Dinner.

The Assistant Secretary Of the Teas
ury and Mrs. Beekman Winthrop we're
dinner hosts last evening in honor OF
the President-eIect and Mrs. William
Howard Taft.
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Mr.. CortelyOu. telng Mr.. Cortelyou.
Of course, has nothing to say about re-
ports that he will be a New York
financier.
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Anyhow, nothing could be more an
propriate than for John w. Gates to
want 70 get into the circus business
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running strictly solvent business at
three times the salary doubtless looks
better to Mr.. Cortelyou than the notion
OF financing a deficit without anv
chance Of even getting his advice taken
seriously
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Leading pastor and his father-in-
law. leading religious editor, had a
fist fight at Richmond, resulting IN thS
pastor resignins. Militant Christianity
needn't be ashamed OF itself and act
so retiring.
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English liberal party. which hasn't
saved a seat in aIy by-election for
many months, annoU need that it's un-
daunted- Acts jusl Ike our own
Democracy.
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For Miss Harris.


Baroness MOncheur, wife Of the Bel
gian minister, VIII entertain a oompanv
of young people at dinner this evening
Continued on Ninth PaEe)
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May Not Cooperate.

Thus, IL the Democrats propose to
take the power Of committee construc-
ton entirely away from the Speaker,
and make this a sine qua non. then CO.
operation is likely TO be impossible. The
Republicans fear that. rather than lose
the political benefits OF keeping the
House unpopular, the Democrats viii
seek to make moderate reform impos-
sible. and to continue the present
regime.
Much depends on the decision OF
Champ Clark in this matter. II is we'll
known that former Minority Leader
Williams was willing TO accept a mod
crate measure Of reform. Whether Mr.
Clark will sake the same position IS
considered a good deal less certain
IN. OnLess pretty solid Democratic sup
port can be had, there VII bs -'-l1 n
chance Of getting results.
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The estate OF Marshall Field is now
going In for Dig investments IN Chicago
real estate Maybe itH take some Of
the conceit out Of these Manhattanites
When Chicago man, some years de-
ceased, becomes owner OF their town.
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Mrs H n. Fulton will be at home
at 17e0 Willard street northwest Thurs
days, during the seasco-
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Count Won Wedel, the newly appointed
counselor { the German embassy, and
Cour1 =ss Vcn Wedel have arrived in
Wa iGSfcA and are guest Is at the Ar
lnglo- r7Lss7
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Miss Kaufman was hostess at lunch
con yesterday at Airlie,- the country
home Of her parents, Mr. and Mrs Ru-
dolph Kaufman, in compliment TO
Mrs. Felix R Holt, recent bride. Mrs
Holt was formerly Miss Eleanor Grang-
er, her marriage TO PaymasIeT Holt
L. s. N, taking place a month ago yes
terday.
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Woodward Receptiop

Mr. and Mrs R F. Woodward vr,r
hold small reception this after,oo-
from 4 to : O'Clock eanDIirner+s,-- =
their son and daughter-in-Iaw NJ -
Mrs, H. r. Woodward. jr., OF New
days a.
Mrs Woodward viii ba assfs+.5 =
IltS.S;elFlng her guests by Mrs. Scott Ms
Gll and Miss Helen woodward
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The Secretary OF the Navy and Mrs
Newberry were the guests in whose
honor General and Mrs. Sharpe enter
tained at dinner last evening.
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Miss Hatch's Debut.

Miss Harriet Hatch. daughter Of Judge
and Mrs. Hatch, viii make her initial
bow TO Eociety this afternoon in the
home Of her parents on Rhode Island
avenue, at a large tea
Receiving with Mrs Hatch and Miss
Hatch VIII be Mrs. Weeks, wife of Rep
resentative Weeks: Mrs. Dalzen, wife
of Representative Dalzeu; Mrs J. W
Foster. Mrs. J. Franklin Bell, Mrs. Z.
A. Darlington, Mrs. LaEgfitt, Miss New
berry Hiss Aleshire, Miss Langfitt.
Miss Weeks, Miss Padelf1rd. iIist
Leech, Miss Niche, and Miss Gar mg-
ton.
Miss Eleanor Terry and Miss Mar
Jorie Ide will preside at the table.
Miss Ruth Bliss, one Of the season s
debutantes. was hostess at luncheon to-
day in her home on Bancroft place Her
guests were Miss Katherine Crane. Miss
Stepllanie TresCott. Miss Annie Irwin,
Miss Margaret Brooks, Miss scala ca
rusi. Miss Margaretta Morse. Miss caro-
line Shepard, Miss Ruth Jones' Miss
.Tdgarina Hastings, Miss Julia Heyi
and Miss Margaret Murdaugh. The table
Y as preJtily decorated with pink roses
and lilies Of tie valley.
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The Italian Ambassador and the Pa.
roneSs Mayor des Planches wee hosts
at dinner last evening, at the embassy
IN honor Of their house guests Prof
and Nine. FerrerO, OF Italy Invited
10 meet them We're the British Ambss-
Sador and Mrs. Bryce. the Danish Min
lSter and the Countess Won Moltke. Mr.
and Mrs. Window, Mrs. Sticknev. Miss
Sands, Miss Patten, Baron Won RIGHT
hofen, OF the Germany embassy. Afr.
Lawson, GiuliO TURF, of Florence
Italy; the Naval Attache Of the en-
bassy, Lieutenant CamperiO. Mr.. Cen
tarO. Prof. RavaiOli. and Mr. Cora. an
of the embassy staff.
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Wslsh's Dinner.

MT and Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh en-.
eeI'aihed al dinner last evening. in
honor OF DR.. and Mrs. s. Weir Mitchell
OF Philadelphia
me guests were the Speaker OF the
House and Miss Cannon. Mr. Justice
Achenna, Senator and Mrs. Burrows
senator and Mrs Hopkins, Senator and
MIS-. Crane, Senator Bacon. Represen.
tatlye Gillett, the Assistant Secretary
OF state and Mrs Bacon, Rear Admiral
Cowles' Brigadier General Crozier. Paw
master General Kenney. the Minister ia
Norway and Mrs. Herbert II. d. Pejrce
Mrs William Phelps Emo. ar and NJ
l-aWrencS Townsend, Mrs Bavard
Mrs Sheridan, Mrs. Huidekt Der. Mrs
Aenas Crane, Miss Robinson. of Bait.
more' ana Miss Pulitzer, OF New York.
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Debufanfe Tea

Debutante Tea.
Justice and Mrs. Dan Thew Wright
} viii be hosts at tea this afternoon froua
4 10 o'clock TO present their dauEh-
ters. Miss Gladys Wright and Miss
Claire Wright
Among those assisting in the hospI-
taIities OF the afternoon win be Judge
Wrights me her. Mrs Dan Thew
Wright, sr., who came on from Cincin-
natl for the occasion; Mrs. william p
Day, wife Of Mr. Justice Dav. Of the
United States Supreme Court: Mrs. J.
B. Foraker. wife Of Senator Foraker
who viii preside at the tea table. Nrs
Gould, wife Of Judge Gould: Mrs. Wade
H Ellis, and Mrs McBurnev.
A number of the girls of the vouora-
set and the seasons debutantes ViTI
also assist. including Miss SaUie Car
hngton, Miss Edith sutherIsn5 Re-
oness Marie Won Paumgarrren Nc,
Saroline shepard. Miss katherine CIa-
Daugn. Miss Woodward. Miss CSibSo-,
MISS ROsser. Miss Bessie Jobnso9 GTies
la Wynne, Miss Fearn- Miss 1Ts,-io-is
Mlchie- A-io MISS
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Miss MaI ion LeUJze. daughter OF Rear
ADMIRAL and Mrs. Leutze. lii enferfoI1
S,. az Tea this afternoon in honor Of her
ridge. nIechen-
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DIT and Mrs Arthur A. CbA7a,- ara
receiving congratulations rr,oD -
DlrLh l5lI oI son. David Kersha,v Chem
SgsteLday- Mrs. Chenay was forr1eTiv
Miss Margaret Helen Martin >
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-11-05

States, notably in Virginia and
North Carolina. Mr. Taft has
carried Wisconsin by a plurali-
ty estimated at $4,000, a falling
off from the Roosevelt plurality
of 10000 in 1900. ~
Kentucky has gone safely
for Air kryan by about $1,000.
Representative w 5 Cowherd
has been elected Governor of
Missouri over Hadley, Repub.
lican, by about 10000.
Governor John A johnson of
Minnesota, has probably been
elected Governor of that State
for a third term, although the
State has gone safely for Mr.
Taft.
The voting throughout the
country has been exceptionally
heavy, ideal wealth r conditions
bringing out the country voters
in full force.
Mr. Taft carried practically
every socalled doubtful State
except Nebraska, where the in.
dications point to a Democratic
victory.
Mr. Bryan has carried Nevada
and Montana, in addition to the
solid South, which includes Mis-
souri,.
Returns from Colorado and
from Maryland are too meagre
to form a definite conclusion as
to their ultimate alignment, but
the latest Republican advices
are that Taft has carried Mary
land by about 5000.
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Lake City Locals.

LAKE City, November s.
Rev L N Chappelle went to
Raleigh, N c, Monday to visit
his father.
MIR O II Baldwin went to
Kingstree Saturday ON business.
W J. Bass, Esq, is attending
court in Florence this week.
Miss Anna Fitchette is teach
ing near Mr. Daniel Floyd's.
Mr. Roland Mills has resumed
his weekly visits to Lake City,.
He makes very good pastor
Misses Daisy and Annie TIM
mons of Florence are visiting at
DR. Hinnant's.
The Baptist Parsonage Aid
Society will give a hot supper
Friday night at the Star ware
house.
Election returns from the As
sociated Press were received alb
night Tuesday and an eager
crowd watched the bulletins
with sleepless eyes.
Judge Dantzler announced in
court at Florence Monday that
the indications were that South
Carolina would probably go
Democratic. Pretty good guess.
eh?
Mr. Thomas-not the photog-
rapher nor Boyd Thomas, but
the one who clerks for Mr. j S
McClam-thought he would
play slick game Sunday. He
slipped over into North Caro-
lima, stood up before parson
with young lady and the twain
made one came home Sunday
night, expecting to give Mr.
Thomas's friends a complete
surprise. But as is always the
case, the matter leaked out and
they were met at the train by a
mob of rice throwers.
w. l.. 3.
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ing to the Republican managers.
Speaker Cannon has been re-
elected by his usual majority.
Representatives Payne, of
New York, and Da,zeil, of Penn-
sylvania, have been re elected
and the House of Representa-.
tives probably will continue un-
der its old regime. Mr. Payne
will have charge of the new tar.
iff billin the extra session, which
Mr. Taft will call Immediately
after March 4 next.
Missouri has returned to the
"Solid South" on the Presiden-
tlal ticket, and elected Cowherd
as it's 20 yernor.
The 6rSt returns received yes
terday came from scattering
districts in Massachusetts,. The
heavy pluralities indicated there
for Mr. Taft seemed at once to
dissipate any probability of a
Landslide" for Mr. Bryan, as
many Democrats had claimed,
and the Republican managers at
once began to put out claims of
victory.
Some of the figures relating
to the Republican slump in
States regarded as certainly
Republican are little short of
amazing. Pennsylvania i'm
mense plurality of over 100000
four years ago has been cut in
two. Illinois, which gave
Roosevelt 3O5, 900 in 1904, has
gone for Taft by about 10000.
The highest claim of the Repub-
licans for Indiana is $1,000, as
against approximately $4,000.
Iowa, which gave Mr. Roosevelt
158,0O0 plurality in 1904, has
dropped down to about 10000
for Mr. Taft. The return of Mis-
souri, to the Democracy on the
Presidential ticket wiped out a
Republican plurality of $4,000
four years ago. Maryland and
West Virginia are confidently
claimed by the Republicans, but
the returns are too meagre to
justify classification of either
State. Massachusetts,, New
York and New Jersey were
striking exceptions to the gen
orally reduced Republican plu.
ralitles. There has been a
shrinkage of the Democratic
vote in several of the Southern
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-11-05
The HALLOWEEN PARTY.
4 Pleasant Entertainment Enjoyed
\ by these who Attended.

The Halloween party gived
by the Daughters of the Con.
federacy last Friday night at
Kellahan hotel to raise money
for the proposed Confederate
monument TO be erected here
was a pleasant and entertaining
affair.
The large billiard room of the
hotel, where the party was Civ
en-. was tastefully and beauti-
fully decorated for the occasion,
showing the handiwork of the
devoted women whose, hearts
are in this work. That their pa
tient and pains.ta taking effort
was so poorly rewarded by the
slim attendance is a reflection
upon our town, which as a rule
is ever ready to respond liber-
ally to any worthy cause. 10
this case We opine that the nom
attendance was due rather to
thoughtlessness than lack of in
terest in the cause.
But TO return to the party,
there were several features of
the evenings entertainment that
We're novel and enjoyable and,
willral, we'll managed by the
young ladies on whom the re-
sponsibility rested for their
management.
One of the most attractive
tents was that of the charming
little Halloween witch, Miss
Eunice Kennedy, who was dress
ed in a most becoming witch's
costume. In her tent the youths
and maidens were given a pic
ture of their future lord or lady
and a written sketch of their
happiness or unhappiness in
marriage.
Another tent which caused
laughter and merriment was the
gallery of famous paintings, of
which Miss Belle Erwin and Miss
Helen Scott were in charge.
There was a catalogue of the 60
paintings represented, which
told by number what the spec
tators might expect to see.
Each painting was represented
by some amusing pun in words
or ridiculous object suggestive
of the title Of the picture.
Miss Erckmann had charge of
the grab bag and the homemade
candy booth; Miss Lille Erwin
was mistress of the tea, coffee
and chocolate; Miss May Ken
nedy dispensed the ice cream;
Miss Lola Brockington the cake,
and Mrs D G Scott and Mrs w V
Brockington had charge of the
more substantial part of the
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-11-05

New YORK, November 4.-Geu-
leral election returns from
throughout the United States re-
ceived up to an early hour this
morning show the following re.
suits:
VIM II Taft, of Ohio, has been
elected President, with 29s votes
secure and l3 doubtful
Practically no change is indi-
Gated in the complexion of the
National House of Representa-
tives.
The United States Senate will
retain its present Republican
majority.
: Governor Chas E Hughes has
been reelected in New York
State by about $4,000 plurality.
Indiana has gone for Taft ny
from $1,000 to $4,000 plurality.
Bryan apparently has carried
Nebraska, although the Repub-
licans still claim the State.
Ohio returns have been seri-
ously delayed owing to the im-
mense size of the ballot, but
Taft has carried the State by a
majority ranging from $4,000 to
$4,000.
Taft carried New York city by
about IL, 900 plurality, this be-
ing the first time the city has
given its vote to Republican
presidential candidate since
, 1896, when Mr. Mckinley had a
small plurality.
Mr. Taft received a greater
plurality in New York State
than President Roosevelt did
four years ago, the indications
pointing to 100000 for Mr. Taft
as against 175,O0O for Mr. Roose-
welt.
Hisgen, the independence par
ty candidate for President, re-
ceived about $4,000 votes in
Greater New York.
The indications are that Dem
ocratic Governors have been
selected in several of the Middle
Western States that have given
their presidential votes to TAFT.
Mr. Taft has exceeded Mr.
Roosevelt's plurality in New
Jersey and in Massachusetts,, as
well as in New York.
The Republican pluralities fell
off heavily in the Middle West
in a manner thoroughly supris-
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supper, where turkey, chicken,
rice and pickles were served.
The proceeds of the entertain
ment amounted to over $50, we
are informed.
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New Advertisements.

Strong & Patrick-Closing out
sale.
Butler Dry Goods Co.-Money
for You.
S. Marcus-Special Sale Going
on.
Thomas Opera House-Uncle-
Joshua Simpkins.
J. L. Stuckey, Lake City
Horses and Mules.
Lake City Hardware Co., Lake
City-Sporting Goods, Etc.
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Beath Of Mr..
DIED, at Green

DIED, at Green
burg Co., S Co.
morning, >er
W J Bryan. ,.u
preceded he. Jars
since. Long "re-
mo yed from b 4 g.,
to Williamsburg. 'alden
name was Baird She
died at the home OF .er son,
the Hon VIM D Bryan, sur
rounded by her descendants OF
three generations. Her sons
besides the one mentioned above
are John II, James and Walter
R Bryan, we'll known and
honorable citizens of this Sec
ton. She was a good woman,
vigorous of body and mind at
her advanced age, being in her
10th year. She was a member
of the Methodist church. The
funeral services were conducted
by her pastor, Rev Mr. Patrick,
assisted by Rev E E Erwin,
pastor of Union Presbyterian
church, of which two of her
sons are officers and where also
her remains were laid to rest
amidst large concourse of
sorrowing friends and kim
dred. May they have the assured
consolation that she went out
from the earthly tabernacle to
a home in heaven.
E.
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Hot Supper at IndiantOWn.

On Friday evening, November
l3, there will be a hot supper at
the lndiantcwn Graded school
building for the benefit of the
school. Public cordially invited.
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We make a speciality of han d.
ling Staple Groceries in large
quantities at Farmers Supply
Cos.
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Bagging and Ties at wilkins.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-12-15
ROAD HAsshEW
BILL OF LAD|NG
QUITE AN IMPORTANT CHANGE
ON SOUTHERN; HAS BEEN
ANNOUNCED.

7 All SINNERS over the Souther1
railway in Brunswick will be interest
ed to know that the uniform bill OF
lading prescribed and required By the
interstate commerce commission will
go into effect en- its lines on and after
January l. 1909, with slight modifica-
tons with the commissioners rulings.
The announcement is made by the
Southern railway so that its patrons
will have plenty OF time in which
TO have similar bills of lading forms
printed in the required style and
terms. Every effort will tie made by
the Southern railway in cooperation
with the merchants to insure the sue
cess of the new bill of fading.
The following letter from Freight
Traffic Manager J.. Green, of the
Southern railway, explains the attn
tude OF the company:
ITO Agents and Connections: Please
be advised that it has beer deter
mined not to put the uniform bin
OF lading into use at points on the
Southern railway until January /.
III is our intention to4use the bin
OF lading approved by the interstate
commission at all points on the South
ern railway on and after January I.
An effort is now being made BY
interests representing the water and
ran routes to bring about some slight
MODIFICATION in the terms of the So
called uniform bill of lading neces-,
sary to its application to water and
rail traffic. and some other slight
notifications to meet local conditions
None of these prospective changes
shall affect the terms approved by tho
commission
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CLOTHING AT HALF PRICE
MUST GO. SIG LEvlsON.
DOCS This sur You .

e. G. Bruce, the enterprising drug
gist OF Brunswick, Is having such a
large run on "Hindipo," the new Nerve
Tonic and Restorer, and hear it so
nighly praised that he now offers to
guarantee it in every case to cure all
forms of Kidney Troubles and Ner-
vous Disorders. He pays for it if it
does net give you entire satisfaction.
II you use It. it is his risk, not yours.
A 50-cent box. Blue Label Extra
feng" $i-"o. VIII ont Ire IN dead
one. Sent By mai nnder positive
aaran.eH.
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The new European plan at the oole.
thorpe enables every one to take ad.
vantage of its splendid table. You
pay for what you get.
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The new European plan at the oole-
thorpe enables every one to take adj.
vantage of its splendid table. Yo,,
pay for what you get.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-12-15

The ogiethorre hotel is nov WORT
lna on the European plan. Club break
lasts az Csc, SOC and 75c.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-12-15

Winter, the tailor can give ya,, the
style and distinction that you demand
in your suits.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-12-15

We want the trade Of Brunswick
peorle. We make no extra charge for
l7c7i patronage. All wfite service.
2 -is:%ofse Hosei o. Ter Shop.
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OLEYSHONElA s6IAx.
T~s ~~'id~sG: ~&fs Jra. no SPla>-
DeWITl'S :: :ss.aI. WITCH HAZEL
CAL v T.. For : lies. BurAs. Sores.

No mle is immune from kidney troa-
Bile, SO just remember that Foiey's
Kidney Remedy will stor thu. irregu
larities aad cure any case of kidney
and bladder trouble that is rot be-
yond the reach of medicine. For sale
at Morgan's drug store.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-12-15

If you dress in a SIT from Winters
yon get style, TT ans quality at med
crate price.
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DffMi EXC Early Nisers
Tsle fanOPs s;tfla oils.

Best in the city made at our seoTe-
fresh pork saEsages everyday. Burns
G Diekey.
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CLOTHING AT HALF PRICE
MUST GO SIG LEVlsON.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-04-23

ing how expeditiously- an expert MAJOR
woman could dress the fiber by thi:
primitive method.
f'The principle of the European
mills is to bruise off the vegetable mat
ter from the fiber by passing the blades
of fax between steel rollers studded
with transverse ridges. and revolving
at a high rate of speed. This process
damages some of the fiber, and fails to
properly free the rest of it from a
hard gum, which is very difficult to
separate.
''Owing to the peculiar construction
of the fiber, which consists of series
of cells agglutinated together, if too
much of Nthis gum is removed the
staple is weakened, or destroyed. The
highest percentage of fiber is obtained
from fax grown on damp, sandy land,
that grown in rich swampy places be-
ing eoarser and contains larger pro-
portion of vegetable matter. Land
similar" to that mauka of Waikiki
should grow fax to perfection, and If
planted closely round the borders of
banana plantations or rice fields would
afford useful shelter from the strong
winds without impoverishing the soil
as the roots do not spread, and a con-
siderable income might be derived
from this source.
Similarly, the plant could be util-
lied round exposed cane fields with
great advantage.
I" A decoetion of the root of the fax
plant is useful medicine, and is a
sovereign remedy among the Maoris
for wounds. A white gum found be-
tween the blades of fax answers the
purposes of gum arabic
In the most recent Christmas number.
of the Christchureh, New Zealand
Press, there is a profusely illustrated
article on THE Phornium Tenax''-os
New Zealand fax. It will doubtless
prove interesting reading to those in
terested in the possibilities of agricul-
ture in Hawaii. as the plant has proved
by actual experiment that it VIII
thrive here.