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The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-22
AN ENCOURAGING OUTLOOK.

The last issue OF Secretary Wilson's
year book Of agriculture contains
good deal Of interesting and optimistic
information touching the advance
which has been made along agricul.
turni lines during the past twelve
years. He finds that the agricultural
balance of trade favorable TO the
United States has Increased from
$234.000,000 TO S4l1,000.000 in twelve
years. being n gain Of 75.7 per cent.
He reports that the employees I'm the
agricultural department as result Of
the recognition OF the Importance of
the work by the people at large.
through their congressman, have been
increased from 2,444 in 1897 TO 10.420
IN 1908. He notes u rapid introduction
of better agricultural methods and
more effective machinery and a closer
and more practical connection be-
tween the work OF the state expert
ment stations and the agricultural in-
terests of the country. Secretary VII
son observes that. while there has been
q decreasing production per acre OF
what was originally virgin SOIL there
has been an increased production per
acre for the whole couutr" He finds
that cotton production has increased
In ten years from l7o TO l9l pounds
per acre. that the lncrense in produc.
ton OF corn per acre In Ohio has been
ITO, of oats IN Indiana l7g. Of wheat
In New York iG2 aud IN Nslrnska
1913 per cent. Along with all ot this
advance In many lines there has been
an Increase IN tinauciul returns. which
has meant better E,hlg as well as
more comforts ana conpensations OF
rural inhabitants. The general tone
of the veteran secrct2ry's report is
such that the rural citizen would seem
to be justified now In la5 lug plans for
a large turkey aud generous outlay
of plum pudding for the lasi Thurs.
day in November.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-22

We know of other medicine which has been SO sue
cessfu in relieving the suffering of women secured so
many genuine testimonials, has Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.
In almost every community you will find women who
have been restored to health by Lydia E. Pinkhams Veg
etable Compound. Almost every woman you meet has
either been benefited by it. knows who has.
In the Pinkham Laboratory Lynn Mass are files con-
tanning million hundred thousand letters from
seeking health, in which many openly state over
their signatures that they have eganed their health by
taking Lydia E. Pnkham's Vegetable Compound
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has saved
many women from surgical operations.
Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound is made ex-
cusivey from roots and herbs and perfectly harmless
The reason why it successful is because it contains
ingredients which act directly upon the female organism,
restoring it to healthy and normal activity.
Thousands of unsolicited and genuine testimonials such
as the following prove the efficiency of this simple remedy
Minneapolis. Mimi q great female
troubles which caused weakness aud broken condition
o. the system read much of what Lydia r. Pnkham's
sure would help and must did help wonder
rally Within three months perfectly well
al this letter public TO
derived from Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable
211b Second stNorth Minneapolis Mnn.
Women who suffering from those distressing ills
peculiar to their should lose sight of these facts
or doubt the ability of Lydia L. Pinkhams Vegetable
Compound to restore their health.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-22
TREATING EENcEPosrs.

If one has u good deal nf fencing TO
do he IS lndlfied IN looking into some
metlud % Giving the posts II preserva-
tive ir rl''rlt whereby their term OF
use:ul!'ss ir1y be- extended CTeosote
Is one uf The materials most commonly
employed ll preserving wood and
where commercially used is forced into
the posts In cylinders under pressure
This is called the pressure method"
Another method and one more com.
monty used by those who have a lin
tied number Of posts 10 treat is the
"open tank p" II has been found that
by immersing the wood first in a hot
and then IN cold liquid almost as
good results are obtained as In the
pressure method II two tanks are not
available for the hot and cold baths
one tank will suffice. the posts being
left In the hot preservative for several
hours and the heat then shut of and
allowed 70 cool In the oil until the
proper saturation has taken place.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-22

A blacksmith 10 san Juan Bautista
claims TO have discovered process for
hardening copper. an art that was IN
common use IN ancient times. but was
in some way lost. He has made knife
blades which seem 70 be sharp and
hard as razor. while he has copper
ehiscis which may be driven through
tho hardest woods. Ills secret has not
been given scientific approval. but he
has evidently discovered something
worth while.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-22

II Il m unusual child who is not
gladdened by the sight of a fine apple
and who Is not still more rejoiced at
the prospect and in the process Of get
ting outside ~ II The supply Of fall
and wiuter stores for the family iarder
should contain enough good apples so
that the little people and Older ones n
they like may have them frequently.
They ARE more wholesome than candy.
preserves or cookies and cost less. as a
rtiic
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-22

Some one has made the timely sug-
gestion that II the tobacco belt farmer
would quit raising this staple. which Is
admittedly soil robber, and turn his
attention TO corn and cowpeas market
ed in the shape OF pork he would d.
rectly better himself financially and In
directly give the tobacco trust quite
good swat. Another advantage in the
change would be that the land could
be built up instead Of gradually. but
surely. being impoverished.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-22

II Is Just ns easy to have the farm
animals gentle and tractable as wild
and breechy and vastly more TO the
credit as well as TO the profit OF those
who have the care of them. Especially
Is this true Of cows and horses and In
a less degree also of hogs and sheep,
Gentle handling means absence OF
fright and excitement. both Of which
are detriment 10 an animal in milk
aud flesh production.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-22

That there are still agricultural OPP
portunities in the eastern and middle
states is given pretty effective demon
stration in the $4,000 crop of cabbage
which a firm near Beloit. wis. raised
ON 100 acre field this season. This
is a gross return OF S400 per acre, or
quite likely three times what the land
could be bought for.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-22

With so many men making living
by farming half heartedly and indif-
ferently with a minimum expenditure
of gray matter, It is equivalent TO say
ing that the opportunities ought to be
FIRST class for the fellow who with
push and energy will combine intelli-
gence and good horse sense.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-22

While conditions on The farm or
ranch may be the most healthful 10 DO
found anywhere. II II nevertheless
true that. from the standpoint Of san-
itation at least, they are often bad.
II the surface drainage from the barn.
yard or the seepagc from the nearby
cesspoal ~ toward the well condition
exists which IL decidedly bad and
may result In an outbreak Of disease.
Besides this. the cellar may bo damp
and fertile stamping ground for dis
ease germs. or the house slops may
not be properly disposed Of and thus
be source Of danger. Lastly, flies
are q factor that may bc a possible
means OF breeding disease. IA which
case the warfare against them should
be relentless. including methods which
will prevent their hatching as well as
means OF killing those that are hatch.
cd. II Is easy aud very natural 20
overlook some OF these means OF safe
guarding human health on the farm,
because there nre so many things
more in evidence which take time and
attention. but IN spite Of this II IL
well TO exercise the largest degree OF
care possible along the lines suggested.
az In the end II will stand for comfort,
health and economy.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-22

One Of the big leaks on thousands OF
American farms will never be stopped
until a flock Of sheep is kept to browse
the annual waste in weeds and grass.
They require slight care except during
the short winter period. and whatever
they sell for is nearly all gain.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-22
Quick W.T..

Mrs Sharpe SO you told Mr.. Jones
you wished you were Bsagie once
more. did you? Sharp with quick
wiD--only that / might have the hap
piness OF marrying YOU over again,
darling. Boston Transcript
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-22

The common. everyday sensible wo-
man can view the fashion plates in
gowns and hats In the daily papers
with a large measure of unconcern
aud then quietly thank her lucky stars
tha. she Is not 40 much in the swim
that she has TO keep pace with the
latest. Incidentally her husband has
occasion to thank his lucky stars. too,
on more than one account
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-22
The poultry raiser needs grit and 80
do his hens.

Not much headway can be made
along the line Of breaking in false teeth
for everyday use when they are care
fully removed at meatime. 1t Is a
bit like learning TO swim. yet never
going near the water.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-22

1t is hardly reasonable that young
sters who are allowed to raise Cain
and act like sixty at home win be
models Of department when out In
company. A good deal Of chagrin ana
often embarrassment result from try
ing to work these two things together.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-22

Il never knew what an aimless life
policemen led" said the Philosopher
OF Folly "till | saw one shooting at
dog the other day. ."--Cleveland Lead
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-22

The several excellent makes of ma
nurc spreadcrs on the market today
are Just as much an Improvement over
the four or six tined fork rs means
Of distributing manure M the Mccor,
mick reaper lB over the hand cradle
used by our fofcfathers tn harvesting
grain. A farmer who would use
hand cradle today would be the laugh
ing stock of bis community The same
view ought 20 prevail Of the fellow
who scnttors his manure with a pitch.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-22

With fresh stable manure worth
$2.25 per ton by analysis of its fertiliz-
ing ingredients, it would seem that
the matter of handling it so as to real
ize the largest percentage Of this value
ought to receive more serious atten-
fion
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-22

The Philippine former. who is not
as resourceful as would be we'll for his
own good. is nevertheless fortunate in
that he can have his fields plowed
by agents Of the government who do
a good job with gang plow hauled by
traction engines burning cheap aico-
hol, which is byproduct Of the cane
mills.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-22

A good many farm places here aud
there do not present as attractive an
appearance as they might because In
the laying out Of the grounds for house
and outbuildIngs position of undue
consplcuousness has been given the
hog houses and yards Thus placed
they are not only unsightIy to those
who live % the place, but detract
much from its appearance to passers-
by. While hogs are an important fac
for In the farm economy In many sec
tions. the place for their pens IL out
back OF the barn.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-22

A wooden pan half full Of water, COW
cred with a sprinkIing OF bran and
placed where rats run. VIII often prove
an effective trap. The frequency with
which one finds drowned rats in barn
pals suggests this plan.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-22

When the name OF the farm or ranch
and that Of It's proprietor Is inscribed
on the barn or neat signboard over
the driveway II is n pretty sure sign
that he takes enough pride and inter
est in his place 80 that he wants the
public TO know TO whom the place be.
longs. II is n commcudablc practice
and is an evidence OF enterprise and
thrift that is always carefully noted
by the passcrby. There ought 10 be
more sIgnbonrds on American farms
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-22

TO one who has Travelled through the
great corn belt and viewed the endless
fields devoted "a the culture of this
great cereal il win be interesting to
know, what becomes of the enormous
crop which Is harvested annually. OF
the 1908 crop. which totaled 2,638, ,000,-
600 bushels. 24l.0o0O00 bushels were
consumed In making tiour and grist-
mill products. 100000 in the manu-
facture OF starch. 100000 for malt
liquors, 100000 In the production of
distilled liquors, 100000 for glucose,
190.000,O00 for export and 100000
for seed, making total of 61S.O0O. 900
bushels, or a trine less than 20 per
cent Of the total crop. The remaining
20 per cent, 2.11s.OOO0oO bushels. was
used almost entirely for feeding pur-
posesL
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-22

Corn experts are coming TO look up
on the Silver King type originated
In northern Iowa and developed by
the Wisconsin experiment station. as
a heavy yielding. early maturing va
riety. which can be grown safely in
the northern part Of the corn belt. The
ears are large, kernels a trife coarse.
but Of good depth, while the corn
plant is rank. strong and vigorous.
Where corn growers have not yet Sc
cured type Of corn with which they
are satisfied It would be well to give
this variety trial. 1t can be secured
from any reliable house. and the seed
should be grown north rather than
south Of the latitude where II is to be
planted Like all other seed corn, it
should be bought on the ear.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-22

1t is. after all. but evidence OF de-
sire 10 speculate when the corn belt
farmer, particularly the one located In
the northern part. plants type OF
corn which is too big 10 mature In the
season. lying between the limits OF
killing frosts IN spring and fall. Where
an exceptionally favorable season
makes possible the proper maturity
Of such corn one year. there will be a
half dozen seasons when II will get
hit with the frost before II is ripe
and sour and mold IN the crib II IS
better to play safe and grow u smaller
and earlier maturing type.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-22

II there is any form Of recreation
which beats starting out nj dawn with
a well oiled lunch basket and fishing
tackle some crisp fall day when the
leaves are dyed mnny coiors and are
falling silently on grass or icafy floor
and when the Wild grapes hang pur.
pie. II would I've hard 60 find This
much is worth while. but IT, besides
the gamy bass or trout may be Sc.
cured 10 complete the woodland meals
the day is complete To keep up our
physical tone and moral health we
need more outing days like these.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-22

There Is little question TINT the pres.
ent beef scarcity which has boosted
prices 10 $3.50 or further is trnceable
70 the trick which the packing inter
ests turned on the feeders eighteen
months ago when. realizing the scar.
city Of feed. they forced beef prices
down 20 $3.50 and less and mulcted
every man who bad been stufing his
beeyes with 60 cent corn. There was
dead loss on every animal thus fed.
and naturally feeders have not cared
10 have the experience repeated.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-22

The grass and alfalfn fed cattle and
sheep OF the plains Of Argentina are
coming to be serious competitors OF
those produced IN America and finished
for market on the more expensive
grain ration, The pnst year Argentina
sent more meat products 10 the Eng.
llsh markets than did the United
States. and II was IN prime condition
without bit OF corn. Added 90 cheap
rntion is the fact that II costs no more
TO transport stock or meat products
from Argentina than II does from Chi.
The Democratic advocate., 1909-10-22

Does General Banking Business.
Has been in continuous existence. for
81 years; has declared 184 semi
annual dividends.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1909-08-28
Work On
Pipe Line
Government Awards Gen.
tracts for KuIa Pipe.

Contracts for piping for the Kula
pipe line have been awarded by the
Superintendent of Public Works to
the Honolulu Iron Works Company.
The aggregate of the bid was
$39, ,09l .2S, and the piping to be
furnished consists of 10000 feet of
six inch, 33, 900 feet of five inch,
10000 feet of four inch, 10000
feet of three inch, and 1000
feet of one and one-half inch pipes.
A total of 9S, 900 feet of piping.
Since the first estimate were made
on which the appropriation was
based, the market price for piping
has dropped thirty-fve per cent,
which has enabled the Superinten-
dent of Public Works to plan for in
creasing the capacity. of the pipe line
to four times that of the original
estimates. The line will extend
from Olinda to Kanaio South of
Ulupalakua, and is the cheapest pipe
contract of its size let by the Gov
crnment of Hawaii.
1t is planned to put in about
1900 feet of wooden piping, from
twelve to fourteen inches in diameter
for the line from the intake of the
system at the head of Honomanu or
Puohokamoa valley TO the reservoirs
at Oinda. The idea being to pro-
vide for greater supply than what
is needed for the Kula section of the
line only, with the intention of add
ing to the system at a later date, II
pipe line for supplying Makawao
and Paia with pure mountain water.
Mr.. Harvey the civil engineer
in charge of the work is to come up
today to make the final location.
The material contracted for is to
be delivered by January next, when
the actual work of laying the pipes
will begin.
To Hon. e. B. Carley of Paia is
due much of the credit for pushing
the measure through the legislature,
a credit he shares however with the
Maui senators, representatives, poll
ticians and capitalists who readily
and willingly put their shoulders to
the wheel ut the critical moment,
and brought the matter of the appro-
priation to a successful issue.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1909-08-28
Lahaina
Jottings
Happenings In And Around
the Ancient Capital.

Father Powell Of Boston has sent
to the church of Holy Innocents a
set of beautiful altar ornaments,
coverings, and other gifts. They
were blessed by the Rev. Leopold
Kroll last Sunday morning. Henry
Hose, the crucifer, wore his scar
let cassock for the first time last
Sunday. Canon Ault preached in
the evening.
The Rev. Mr.. Santos of Paia
preached to the Portuguese Of Kaa-
napali last Sunday and in the even
ing assisted in the services conduct
ed by the Rev. c, G., Burnham OF
Lahaina,
Miss Kilino, teacher Of Hawai-
ahao Seminary is guest of Mrs,
Burt.
Mr.. l.. NJ. Baldwin and family ot
Wailuku are staying at the Baldwin
house, The boys are enjoying swim,
ming very much,
Canon Ault and family are livins
in the Hayselden beach house. Thi,
place is almost ideal for warn
weather,
Ami, who for years was head po
man of Lahaina, went with hi
family a year ago to China to live
They have returned and are now il
Honolulu. Ami was in Lahaina tn
J other day.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1909-08-28
Committee
Makes Plans
Chooses Special Representa-
tive to Accompany Party.

The executive of the Maui General
Committee for the reception of visit
ing Congressman met in the Wailu-
ku Town Hall Thursday evening
last.
The representatives present were
VIM. +. Pogue, II. b. Penhallow
VIM. Searby, l.. Weinsheimer, A.
n. Haysclden, Hon. Il. J. X. Ma
wahine and Chas. Wilcox.
The committee voted to have Mr.
Worth o. Aiken go To Hawaii with
the party as Maui's special repre-
sentative, Mr.. Aiken to advise the
Maui Committee of how many of the
party wanted to take the overland
trip from Nahiku to Makawao, how
many for Haleakala, the pineapple
district, the winery at kaupakalua
and lao Valley, and in that way
avoid all misunderstanding and de-
lays.
1t was voted to ask 81 10000 fol
the expenses of the Maui trip. Ha-
ma wanted $4,000 but may have tc
get along with 5000, the expense
for auto hire was estimated at $500
but by close work may be covered
with $500.
A subcommittee on finances and
transportation was appointed con
sisting of l.. Won Tempsky, W. F
Pogue, II. p. Baldwin, J. n. )
Williams and Ii. B. Penhallow.
The matter of providing the party
with sleeping accommodations wa.
left to a committee consisting OF tn,
chairmen of the Makawao, Kahulu
and Wailuku Committees.
1t was estimated about fourteen
autos will be available for the use o.
the party while in Central Maui
the Haleakala ranch will furnisl
thirty and the Paia ranches thirty
five saddle horses for those who low,
horseback riding, and sdesire to
make the trip to the top of Hale
akala mountain.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1909-08-28

neck breaking job of climbing and
descending steep trails in the starry
moonless summer night.
A little before day break the
eloping pair were found in little
grass house on the sea beach, un-
der the shadow of the great cliffs
that wall the valley roundabo
Kahakuloa, and were brought be-
fore Judge Mckay with the result
above noted. kia offered to pay
Maleka's fine but the fair one
flouts the idea, preferring to
languish in Jail with her lover to a
return to kia and his company.
Deputy Sheriff Devauchelle OF
Molokai reported having pulled in
batch of fifteen gamblers early
this week, and should the defend
ants put up "A fight, the County
Attorneys Office will have to send
over some one to prosecute then
! before the Judge Conradt.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1909-08-28
The Home Team
Loses the Cricket Match

The cricket match between the
visiting Honolulu teams and the
home team mt kahului park last
Wednesday ended in a decided
victory for the visitors. After watch
ing the game until the visitors had
scored more than one hundred runs,
whilst the home team had very
much less than a half a hundred
the Maui News reporter left in a
very unsportsmanlike mood. He
was prepared to shout for the home
team but the conditions were against
making the enthusiastic demonstra.
ton desired, and he did not know
enough of the game to see an open
ing for boosting the home team
However the visitors couldn't have
won if they hadn't been such good
fellows.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1909-08-28

Mrs. Macdonald, editor of Ha-
waits Young People, is visiting i'm
Honolulu. When she returns she
will he peasantly surprised to find
her cottage enlarged and improved
50 much that il is now one of the
finest cottages ON Maui. The work
has been done by Mr., Macdonald
and the teachers. The location is
charming,