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The Holly chieftain., 1909-01-29
HAWAIIAN SHARK GOD.
~ the Monster Man Eaters Wore
Lured to Death.

~ the Monster Man Eaters Wore
Lurst to Dssth.
The ancient Hawaiians were new
cannibals, but they had dread
4 system of religious despotism
at made human sacrifices com
IN practice. They had many del
y, usually associated, or supposed
Be- associated, with natural phe-
,mena, and, like most barbarous
soples, their worship largely took
,e form of Precipitation OF the gods
ho we're more often than not an
,gonistic to humanity.
Mano, the shark, was one Of the
,ost feared and consequently VEN
rated Of the Hawaiian gods, and
heir close association with the
,csan, from which a large part OF
heir food came, Of course brought
familiarity with this great fish.
u the large family Of sharks the
xreat man eater species (Carcharo-
dom carcharias), OF niuhi, as the ma
tvs knew it, was naturally the most
dreaded. This shark is not so COM
mon in Hawaiian waters as it is in
ths West Indies and in the Indian
ocean, but its appearance is fire.
quent enough to have made the is-
hnders thoroughly familiar with its
voracious habits. Strange as it may
seem, they did not hesitate to kill
II, and in fact the feat was, at least
under some circumstances, consider
Cd to endow those who accomplished
It with some Of the attributed vir-
tues or powers of the slain mon
stsf.
The manner Of hunting the man
eater is . part of recorded tradi-
ton, and it is as interesting as it is
curious. Elaborate preparations
were made. in which the priest doc
tors, or kahunas, as they were call
Cd, took prominent part a large
quantity of roasted meat OF pig and
dog was prepared, and finally. with
. kahuna in charge, the great dou-
BE, or outrigger, canoes would pnt
to sea and proceed many miles or
shore.
When the proper place had been
determined upon the roast meat
would be thrown into the water,
With the result that usually one or
moro Of the niuhis would be attract
"a sooner or later. At first the
quarry would be wary, but by means
u more meat the big fish would
finally Be attracted close TO the ca-
Aoes and would even become SO bold
. 70 thrust its head out Of the wa
" to receive the food. Then the
natives would begin to feed it with
meat soaked in an infusion of root
known as ava, which has narcotic
principle, until it bsasme partially
stupefed and floated sluggishly on
the surface. After a day or more
of this moose Of rope would he
slipped over the sharks head and
the canoes headed for home. the
shark following, a willing captive so
long Is the food was forthcoming.
In this manner the tanned and
partially intoxicated fish would he
brought close to a sloping beach,
when the rope would be passed
ashore and the great creature pull
Cd out Of the water by the islanders
and soon dispatched. The body
would be cut up and various parts
Of 1t distributed among the captors,
each Of whom was supposed to be
thus rendered more powerful and
lsss subject to evil influences, ac-
cording to the part he had taken in
the capture. The man who placed
the moose over the sharks head was
accounted to have been rendered
practically invincible.
The Holly chieftain., 1909-01-29

"Do you not rejoice on The dqys
when yoiir husband comes home with
his salary
Net AT ALL" answered Mrs Stiir,v-
hub. 1T simply means that mus,
resolve myself into collection agcn.-r
for the imt"iier. the grocer and The
landlord. "-kansas City Journal
Result Of Traiainc.
Train up Il i.irl in lie MAY she sli ala
70, and when she grows up she VIII
not only Jerk Symphonies out o. ihe
Kitchen steve. but she will iay !, idp
the tail feathers ~ the TURKEY IT
ThanksRivi, <. save the wire frnm HE
baled hay. buy 10 cents worth Of rih
bon and construct bonnet hat will
make q forty dollar mopstrOsi'v locl;
just little hit like 70 cents Houston
0.r,s essI.
"Yes. MISS" the shoemaker Adult
ted. ''yOn have rather large fcti npA.
but they'll get smaller. How old are
you: About sixteen. aren't yol:''
Yes: just. And Will my fetr really
and truly get smaller? Oh. I'm so
giad.r'
"Youn.: girls OF your age" said the
shoemaker. have feet one or even two
sizes bi ger than they have when they
are qui grown up-n.e twenty ar
twenty-o.m. say. The feet ut sixteen
are fat and pury. You might say they
aren't shaped ret They're like the
waist Bui they soon get trim and
nrm. They keep 10 TIL the age OF for
". Then they swell again. Bigger and
bigger. faiier and softer they get till
the owner dies"
The Holly chieftain., 1909-01-29
Special Notice.

Residents Of Holly and vicin-
ity will confer a favor on The
Chieftain if they will jot down
their gist OF local happenings
such as social doings, arrivals.
departures, and everything OF
consequence-and send to this Of
fee not later than Wednesday OF
each week. Write on one side Of
the paper only and well do the
The Holly chieftain., 1909-01-29
A Rsesil Joke.

In one of the English schools
there was veteran teacher in
boys high school who often made
his classes vince under the lash Of
his bitter sarcasm and ready wit.
One day little half starved yellow
cur strayed into the school. and the
boys thought they saw a chance to
express their feelings toward Gus
sy," who was busy in another room.
The frightened mongrel was picked
up, quickly fitted with a pair of
large wire fpectaclcs and placed on
the teachers chair.
"Fussy" entered the room, walked
to his desk, calmly surveyed the
work of his pupils and then. turning
to them, pleasantly said. In my alb
sence l see vou have held business
meeting and elected one of your
number chairman"
The Holly chieftain., 1909-01-29
[ Always sim.

This Office frequently receives
well written items for publication
from different parts Of the county
to which the writers names are
not signed. Correspondents are
earnestly requested to attach the
name OF writer-not necessarily
for publication, but simply as a
guarantee Of good faith. Remen.-
ber also that communications
should reach US as carly as We'd
nesday.
You would not delay taking Foley's
Kidney Remedy at the first sign of
kidney or bladder trouble if you re-
allied that neglect might result in
Bright's disease or diabetes Foley's
Kidney Remedy corrects Irregular
ties and cures all ki ney and bladder
disorders. The Holly Pharmacy,
lkclman Bros Props.
The Holly chieftain., 1909-01-29

Be sure to attend the beet
growers meeting at Sunnyside
school on Feb. 9th, 1909, at 100 p.
N. of great importance.
The Holly chieftain., 1909-01-29
SHAKE IN BOTTLE
Tells The Readers of This Piper How
To Prepare TIE MIXTURE II Home
.and Othef Advice.

Now is the time when the doctor
gets busy, and the patent medicine
manufacturers reap the harvest,
unless great care is taken to dress
warmly and keep the feet dry,
This is the advice of an old emil
nent authority, who says the kheu.
matism and Kidney trouble
weather is here, and also tells what
to do in case of an attack.
Get from any good prescription
pharmacy one-half ounce Fluid
Extract Dandelion, one ounce
Compound Kargon. three ounces
Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla.
Mix by shaking in bottle and
take teaspoonful after meals and
at hentime
Just try this simple homemade
mixture ut the first sign of Rheu-
matism, or if your back aches or
you feel that the kidneys are not
acting just right. This is said to
be splendid kidney regulator,
end almost certain remedy for all
forms of Rheumatism, which is
caused by uric acid in the blood,
which the kidneys fail to filter
out. Anyone can easily prepare
this at home and at small cost.
Druggists in town aud vicinity,
when shown the prescription,
stated that they can either supply
these ingredients, or, if our readers
prefer they will compound the
mixture for them.
The Holly chieftain., 1909-01-29

It costs but little more than
plain paper. Your name and ad-
dress neatly printed on 100 note
heads and envelopes for only
SIPS.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-04-21
The Language of Clothes.

A pomnous colored woman wheeled
into the cloak department of a down
town stoHe.
Cen I direct you, MADAME" in
CURED one of the managers.
"Yes sab. All want the gown de-
pahtment'
What kind of a gown, madame"
inquired the official. "You see we
have different kinds of gowns. There
are tailored gowns, evening gowns
and nightgowns.
No sab" put in the woman. "Ah
dom want no tailoh-made gowns, er
night gowns, or early in the evenin'
gowns. What All wants is jes plain
gown ito do washin' in. All wants a
calico wrapper. That's what All
wanta"-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-04-21
MAY Be DAUGHTER
Of WEALTH
(By Associated Press.)

Mercer, Pa, April 21.-That the
woman charged with the abduction
of little Billy Whitla from Sharon
last month is not the wife of James
H. Boyle, but is the unmarried
daughter of wealthy and respected
parents whose character and stand
ing are above reproach, is what the
state expects to prove in the ap-
preaching trial of the KIDNAPPING
cases. Detective l. V. Kepner, who
disappeared from Mercer immediate
ly after the recent visit of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. Chouteau Dyer, of st. Louis,
has returned and announced that he
has positively identified the woman.
Attorney T. c. Cochran, who is rep
resenting Mr.. Whitla in the prosecu-
ton, has refused to allow the idend-
fication to be made public, but will
endeavor to have it introduced at the
trial.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dyer, who partially
identified the woman as maid who
left their employ at the same time
that $500 worth of jewelry disap-
peared, will return, it is said, as wit
nesses before the grand jury or at
the trial. The abduction case will
not be presented to the grand jury
before Thursday.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-04-21
FIX COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM
Members of State Normal Faculty at
Cheney Announce Dates.
(By Associated Press

Cheney, Wash, April 20.-At the
weekly faculty meeting at the state
normal school this afternoon the fol-
lowing schedule of exercises for COM
mencement week was prepared:
Grammar school exercises, May I'll;
reception to senators and faculty by
principal and Mrs. H. c. Sampson,
May 27; folk rhythms, May %; bac-
calaureate sermon, May 80, 1890 a.
M; address before the Christian as
sociations, May 80, s p. M; secon-
Diary class day, May 81, p. M;
concert and reception, May 81, p.
M; field meet, Monday and Tuesday,
May 81 and June 1; commencement
exercises, Wednesday, June 2; al
umni luncheon and reception,
Wednesday noon, June 2.
The custom of awarding a gold
and a silver medal to the members
of the graduating class receiving
first and second honors was, on vote
of the faculty, discontinued.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-04-21
|NFAN1RYCOMPAN AMY
FOR WEhATCHEE
1T is PLANNED TO MAKE SPO-
KANE A REGIMENTAL HEAD
QUARTERS AND ENLIST NEW
COMPANIES IN INLAND EMPIRE

These are some of the plans now
being made for the organization of
the national guard of Washington.
Spokane is to have at least three
companies and be the center for
mobilizing the eastern Washington
battalions and the big regimental
band is to have it's home in that city.
"The genral plan the department
is working toward is the transferring
of the infantry to the interior and
changing the coast organizations to
artillery corps" stated Capt. Denton
NJ. Crow today. Before very long
the bulk of the infantry will be 10
Gated east of the mountains. Spo-
kane is the natural place for regi-
mental headquarters and in all prob
ability will start with a two battal-
ion regiment"
A Seattle report confirms this plan.
1t states:
National guard reorganization
plans contemplate the transfer of
Bellingham, Everett and Snohomish
companies from infantry to coast ar
tillery corps, the organization of new
infantry companies in Seattle, We
natchee, and possibly Vancouver, and
the submission of the question of Or
ganizing coast artillery branch to
guardsmen of Seattle and considera-
ton a year hence of similar organ
ization in Bellingham.
If Adjutant General George B.
Lamping transfers the infantry COM
panies of Bellingham, SnOhomish and
Everett to the artillery branch he
will have organized four companies
of artillerymen that are contemplate
ed at present. Tacoma has already
organized one company of artillery
for coast defense work and the three
others form a battalion.
With the transfer of three infantry
companies to artillery service Adju-
tant Genral Lamping will be able to
complete a battalion in eastern
Washington and one in Seattle. He
will also have an opportunity of or
ganizing another in southwestern
Washington.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-04-21
JEFF ANNOUNCES:
HE WILL FIGHT
RETIRED CHAMPION WILL TELL
AUDIENCE AFTER SHOW THAT
HE IS READY TO FIGHT JOHN
son OR ANYBODY ELSE.

New York, April 21.-Jim Jeffries
has said it at last. He's going to
fight again-Jack Johnson or any
body else, who has the nerve to meet
him.
He will make the announcement
in regulation official form and all
those who have been talking so bois-
terously of what they could do if
they had a chance at JEFF, will have
an opportunity to make good.
Jeffries wants his next fight to
take place in the United States and
has under consideration an offer
from a fight promoter for a cham
pionship contest some time during
the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition
at Seattle.
Jeffries, in a statement, says he is
convinced that he will be able to get
into good fighting condition. For
some weeks the former champion has
ben touring the country giving spar
ring exhibitions and at the same time
endeavoring to ascertain if his four
years retirement from the ring had
impaired his fighting ability. Jeffries
in his statement today says:
after the exhibition tonight I
will announce to the audience that
I have decided to reenter the ring
and defend my title to the heavy
weight championship against any
man." said Jeffries today.
eff Jack Johnson is fortunate
enough to beat Ketchel in October.
I will meet him before any club Of
fering the most money. l have come
to the conclusion that I can get back
into my previous form and this is
responsible for my making this state
ment.
II will be ready to fight in ten
months or year."
Various clubs are expected to be-
gin bidding at once for the first JEFF
fries fight, and it is probable that
the competition will be lively. Con-
tinuing, jeff said:
''Since l left the coast I have been
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-04-21
SCHIVELY BEFORE JURY
State Insurance Commissioner
Questioned.

During the entire session of the
grand jury yesterday State Insura-
ance Commissioner ]. H. Schively
was in the witness chair answering
questions put to him by Deputy
Prosecuting Attorney w. G. Donovan
concerning his connection with the
wrecked Pacific Live Stock associa-
ton.
Schively was president of the
board of trustees and manager of the
concern from July 1 to October Is,
1906, during which term of service
he was paid $4,000 commissions on
insurance written in territory appor-
toned to him. For the same time
he drew his salary as deputy state
insurance commissioner. Schively
will be examined further today.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-04-21

indulging in light exercise to get my
wind back. l have been surprised
at the ease with which 1 have gone.
through the PAGES. 1 dropped 20s
pounds and have replaced the weight
with substantial muscle.
my old speed and strength are
returning and 1 feel so good that l
have decided I might as well de-
clare myself now as at any time
II expect to go easy on the train
ing until couple of months before
the fight. / will keep steadily at
the line of work that strengthens my
wind That's what I need most.
81 still have a punch and all that
goes with it, but I intend also to
have the wind and all that can be
desired, so that my friends will have
nothing to fear as to the result"
At the close of the present the
atrical engagement JEFF will go on a
lengthy hunting trip, which is his
favOrite method of training.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-04-21
Two SaIaried Deputies.

Owing to the amount OF work de-
volving on the deputies to the sher-
ifs office located at Oroville and
Twisp, those offices have been placed
on a salary basis, the amount stipu-
lated being $40 per month for each.
T. E. Long is deputy at Twisp and
s. E. Mills at Oroville.-Record.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-04-21

Mrs. w. r. Prowell, of Seattle. ar
rived here yesterday on business.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-04-21
Only Three Days More

In which to take advantage of great
money saving event.
D. S. JOHNSTON COMPANY PIANO SALE CLOSES SAT-
URDAY APRIL "a, AND WITH IT'S CLOSE PASSES THE
BEST OPPORTUNITY EVER PRESENTED TO THE PEOPLE
OF WENATCHEE VALLEY TO OWN ONE OF THE WORLDS
BEST PIANOS.
EVEN THOUGH YOU HAD NOT INTENDED PURCHASING
A PIANO FOR SEVERAL YEARS. 1T WILL PAY YOU BIG TO
BUY NOW.
EVERY INSTRUMENT GUARANTEED TO BE ABSOLUTE
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DO NOT FAIL TO CALL AND SEE THESE BEAUTIFUL
PIANOS AND GET OUR SPECIAL OFFER
GOOD ORGANS AT YOUR OWN PRICE.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-02-04
HAVE RETURNED
FROM NEW YORK

Messrs. J. f. Brading and S. c. Will
liams returned from their trip to New
York on Sunday morning last, where
they had gone in the interest of the
college matter, Mr.. Brading, one of a
committee of two appointed by the
board of trustrees of Washington and
Tusculum College, to look after some
matters affecting the college, while Mr.
Williams was a committee of one ap-
pointed by President Jas. A. Summers
to represent the Commercial Club in
the citizens offer of the Carnegie Hotel
property for college purposes.
While nothing definite was determ-
ined, yet they succeeded in a very en-
couraging way, as Rev. Robt McKen-
zie, d. d., i. l.. d., president of the
College Board of Aid, also pastor of
Rutgers avenue Presbyterian church,
and j. l.. Severance, a millionaire of
New York, and a member of the board
# aid, have agreed to come to Johnson
5ity this month and look over the
property and consider the proposition.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-02-04
SEALED PROPOSALS.

SEALED PROPOSALS will be re
ceived at Office of treasurer, Noun.
tain Branch, N. H. d. V. S., National
Soldiers Home, Tenn, until 10 o'clock
M, February IS, 1909, and then open
ed, for furnishing and delivery of Sub
sistence Supplies; until 10 o'clock m. 4,
February 90, 1909, and then opened, for
furnishing and delivery of Household
Supplies; until 10 o'clock m February
25, 1909, and then opened, for furnish
ing and delivery of Repairs Supplies;
until ~ o'clock M, February 81, 1909,
and then opened, for furnishing aud
delivery of Farm Supplies, in accord
ance with instructions and specifca-
tions, copies of which, with blank pro-
posals and other information may be
had upon application to Paul E. Divine,
Treasurer. 12S0-4t
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-02-04
UNAKA NATIONAL
BANK HONORED

The Unaka National Bank has just
been designated by the government as
a depository for the new postoffice
funds, and Tate L, Earnest cashier of
the bank, has been appointed disburs-
ing agent for the fund, which amounts
to about $4,000. This bank has also
been designated as depository for the
postotfice money order fund for John
son City, Tenn, which funds have
heretofore been sent to Knoxville for
deposit every day. This means about
,OOOadditional monthly deposits for
this bank
The contractor, NJ. S. Wells, of Phil
adelphia, will be in Johnson City with
in the next few days, and active work
on the postof1ice will begin.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-02-04
HARRISON HENDRIX
DIES MONDAY.

Harrison Hendrix, veteran of the
civil war, and one of the noted bridge
burners of East Tennessee in the Fed
eral army, died Monday at his home in
Watauga after short illness. He was
about 70 years of age and was a good
citizen, justly proud of his war record,
and found great pleasure in telling the
history of the, recent conflict, and was
an interesting tallier. We understand
he was preparing a history of local en-
counters during the stormy period, and
if he left any papers they will be pub
lished. The remains will be taken to
Greeneville Wednesday for interment.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-02-04
FIRST PRESBYTE-
RAN CHURCH

Rev. J. A. Ruble, chaplain OF the
Soldiers Home, will occupy the pulpit
of the First Presbyterian church sun
day morning at 1890. Dr. Dayton A.
Dobbs, pastor of the Watauga avenue
Presbyterian church, will occupy the
pulpit at I o'clock Sunday evening.
The public cordially invited to all the
services,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-02-04
save Money by Buying Chamberlain'S Congo
Remedy

You will pay just as much for bot
tie of Chamberlain's Cough remedy as
for any of the other cough medicin es,
but you save money in buying it. The
saving is in what you get, not what you
pay. The sure-to cure-you quality is
in every bottle of this remedy, and yon
get good results when you take il
Neglected colds often developes serious
conditions, aud when you buy cough
medicine you want to be sure ou are
getting one that will cure your cold
Chamberlains' Cough Remedy alway s
cures. Price 25 and so cents bottle
For sale by H {. Miller,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-02-04

On next Sunday at the Christian,
church, f. d. Power, pastor Of the
Vermont Avenue Christian Church,
Washington D. C., will preach at the
morning and night services Mr.. Pow
or has been pastor Of the Vermont Az
enue church for 33 years, the church
attended by President Garfield. Mr..
Power preached the funeral service of
Garfield in the capitol. He is the best
known preacher in the Christian
church.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-02-04
TAX NOTICE.

State and county taxes for the year
1908 are now due. | will be in Johnson
City on Wednesdays and Thursdays of
each week, beginning on December 8
and 10, for the purpose of collecting
taxes for the Sth, 9th, 10th and 18th
civil districts. Can be found at the
Recorders Office on Upton street dur
ng business hours.
Upon all other days of the week the
Recorder will issue receipts for state
and county taxes.
Y H. e. JACKSON, Trustee.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-02-04
NEW PRODUCE HOUSE.

B. Fabian has opened a wholesale
produce house at 200 West Main street.
corner of Boone. He comes here from
Morristown, is highly recommended
and will conduct general produce
business, handling poultry, butter, eggs
herbs, hides, etc.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-02-04

A French scientist has discovered one
secret of long life. His method deals
with the blood, But long ago millions
of Americans had proved Electric Bit.
ters prolongs life ane makes it worth
living. 1t purlfes. enriches AMP vital
ICES the blood, rebuilds wasted nerve
cells, lmparts life and tone to the en-.
tire system. It's a godsend to weak.
sick and debilitated people, "Kibney
trouble had blighted my life for
month";" writes W. NJ. Sherman, of
Crushing Me-, "but Electric Bitters
cured me entirely" Only SOC at H. G.
Millerss
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-02-04
CIRCUIT COURT.

Circuit Court at JoneSboro this week
was presided over by w. f, Young,
acting judge, in the absence of Judge
Tyler, ON account of illness, The Grim
inal docket was confined largely to
cases of petit larceny and tipping, and
was finished Wednesday. viii Owens
drew 6 months and $50 fine for tipping,
Several eases will thrown out for lack
of evidence
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-02-04
HELP WANTED

WANTED -- Responsible man with
horse and buggy in each community,
salary $500 to $40 W per day, 10 take
orders from owners Of Farms, Orchards
and Home Gardens A splendid op.
portunity for farmers sons, also fruit
tree aud sewing machine agents, to
make business connection which will
become more profitable each year. Ad-
dress p, O. Box 107, Youpgs Island,
s. C, 1915