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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-14
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had Just been beaten for making its
Christmas dinner off the only papyrus
they had found. They had endured
with patience its habit of eating mum
my bandages. We dismounted from
our camels and entered the Street OF
the Dead, looking as incongruous as
| possible, for the women were mufled
In motor wells against sunstroke and
| dust.
The temple at kharga will be very
famous. It's pylons tower over a de-
lightfui grove of date palms, and
when you have passed through the
| grove on velvety sane you come to a
temple of a kind you have never seen
before. For it is a Persian temple,
built by the King Darius, who tried
to conquer Greece. 1t is very odd,
very elegant, very picturesque, and
its light, bright coiors are admirably
preserved. / could have spent a whole
day there, but time did not serve. It
was ., and we had breakfasted at
7, and there was much to see after
lunch. 50 we rode dow to the other
rest-house, which looked like the pal
ace Of a New Guinea king. with its
straw thatch and vcrandahs. AS we
drew near l saw a perfect Roman
house, built of mud, of course. l
wanted to go over it. but it belonged
TO n farmer. II he had locked his
wife up in it, or perhaps his wives,
and gone out into the fields for the
day.
After lunch we rode on to Kharga.
the oasis village, the most extraor-
binary sight of the day, for it was
all one house, in which the passages
are streets, with residences Of one,
two or three stories opening off them.
This vast lump of mud has no ex-
terror windows. The idea was to
build a place where quiet people could
live without being raided every day
by the fierce Bedouins of the desert.
Even the Redouin hesitated to plunge
into a ramification Of dark passages
with various man-traps only known
to the Inhabitants, and the inhab1t-
ants themselves waiting In security to
assassinate him. The village Is like
a catacomb, built up from the ground.
instead of tunneled into it. In the
HaS ltO1Ndna OF BRUSH occupation lllo
principal inhabitants have deserted
the catacomb village, and live in large
houses with gardens behind it. We
were taken to call on the Omdeh. or
headman, an infliction o generally
have to put up with in Egypt when
you are accompanied by residents; but
this Omdeh in the oasis at the back
Of the desert was a most modern old
gentleman. Instead Of conversing
by the hour and giving us cups OF
Turkish coffee. he gave us afternoon
tea and cakes and barbaric t1y-switch-
es, which we're most welcome. for all
the flies which gave Beelzebub his
title seemed to be there. The Omdeh
took us to see the sight of the village
the lake created by the magic of
the Corporation Of Western Egypt.
The magic was an artesian we'll. No
sooner was the bore down than water
came up at such an alarming rate
that the natives thought the end OF
the world had come, and took refuge
in the desert
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-14
THE CHRISTMAS STAR.

Behold the town OF Bethlehem
One midnight long ago,
When not a footstep in the street
Was moving to and fro.
A lantern in "a stable door
Sent out a feeble bar,
And slowly DER the humble thatch
Arose the Christmas star.
Ii sllVered every scattered straw,
And touched the olive-boughs
With brightness like the aureole
mat crowns an angels brows:
1t lit the manger-bed where slept
The Prince Of Peace, new born,
And poured upon His infant head
The glory of the morn.
Three thousand years or more have
passed,
TO darkness whence they came,
worlds have dropped from
space
In winding sheets Of fame.
And countless moons have waxed and
wancd,
ana countless sun have set,
But over all the ancient Garth
hat star is shining vet.
IL summers on the tropic sea,
ANA g1lds the arctic shore;
1t beams, a lamp to dying eyes:
Inc grave is dark no more.
oHuiilfhed by either storm or cloud,
Its splendOr never dies,
But night and day it lights the way
That leads to Paradise.
-Mctropolitan.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-14
NEW YEARS
In japan 1t Is IL Religious Rite md
Il Serious Matter.

n Serious Matter.
To a devout Japanese breakfast on
New Years day is a religious rite
rather thar a vulgar satisfaction of
the appetite. No ordinary dishes are
consumed at this meal. The tea must
be made with water raw from the
well when the first ray of sun strikes
it, a poutpourri of materials specified
by law forms the staple dish, while
at the finish a measure of special sake
from a red lacquer cup must be drain
ed by whatsoever desires happiness
during the coming year.
In the room is placed an ~"elysian
stand or red lacquer tray, covered
with evergreen leaves and bearing a
rice dumping, a lobster, oranges, per-
simmons, chestnuts. dried sardineS
and herring roe. All these dishes hav
a special Specification. The names Of
some are Homogeneous with words OF
happy omen; the others have an allie
gorical meaning. The Holsters curved
back and long claws typify life pro-
longed till the frame is bent and the
beard is long; the s%ardines, which al
ways swim in pairs, express conjugal
bliss; the herring is symbolical of a
fruitful progeny.
These dishes are not intended for
consumption, although in most cases
the appetite is fairly keen. The ortho-
dox Japanese not only sees the old
year OUT; he rises at 4 to welcome the
newcomer and performs many eremo-
MES before he breaks his fast.-Lon-
don Chronicle.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-14
HOOKING A~LLIGATORS.
A Florida Sport with an lcmen OF
Uncertainty in 1t.

~
Uncertninty in 1t.
Hunting alligators at night with a
bullseye lantern and shotgun is tame
| sport compared with what is called a
gator hunt in Florida said an old
| Floridian who is visiting New York.
Il mean the feat of capturing an ALI
| gator alive and then towing the fellow
to high ground through mud and water
from what is called in Florida a gator
hole.
The gator fishermen first find the
hole. which is indicated by an opening
in the surrounding grass in the midst
of a dense growth of vegetation, where
the ground is worn smooth by the al
! ~lieator in his pulls in and out. Some
| times these gator holes are in the ma
tire of a cave in the bank of a stream
and may be fifteen or twenty feet
deep. and if so it is not an easy mat
ter to get the animal out.
The fisher is supplied with a long
mole with a metal hook on the end.
| He takes a strong rope and throws it
about the entrance of the hole. Then
the fisher rams with the hooked pole
down the den and waits n listens.
If he finds a gator in the hole he teas
es the beast by poking him until the
gator in a rage finally grabs the hook
| ed pole and is pulled from the den. 1t
is with uncertainty that he is dragged
| forth, for it is not known whether the
catch is large or small. The fisher
| does not know whether to get into
| shape to run or to fight. Out the ga
tor comes. believing and roaring mad.
After the gator is dragged to the
surface he in his rage turns and rolls
and finally twists himself up in the
rope or moose that has been previously
prepared. With the assistance of the
| others In tho party the gators legs
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-14
Peter StuyveSant's New Years.

The custom Of celebrating New
Years Day in Il own country is
largely due to the Dutch. Old Peter
Stuyvesant made much Of the day, and
CHEEKY assemblages were held at the
governors home in New Amsterdam.
The Dutch method of kissing the wom-
en- for "a happy new year was OBJ
served and toll taken Of all who were
young and handsome. In fact, during
the reign of Peter ~Stuyvesant New
Amsterdam was the most thoroughly
bekissed country in all Christendom
and formed a marked contrast to the
staid Puritans, who thought the OBJ
ervan of this day savored strongly
of reverence for the god Janus and
who made no note of their first New
Years Day in the new world save 20
record. I'VE went to work betimes.'-
New York Evening Post.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-14
They Found.

What Ehcy tOuhu'
"Why," exclaimed Uncle Jack, as ne
looked from the window II
Hal and Kathie ran to see IN d
hurry.
81 do believe it's on OWL" said Uncle
Jack.
"Where's his head?' inquired hal
Uncle Jack tapped on the Wihuo"'
and sure enough, up came d l'''io
head. two bright eyes stared at inc
children. and they saw a real 1--we OWL
couldn't we catch him?' asked HAL
in a whisper. I'D so like to have an
owl. Uncle Jack
The owl rustled his feathers n pu1
his head on one side, stretched out MS
leg and -,
oh. he's down the fireplace!
shouted Hal, and in a second he was
running down the stairs thuhlP'
hump, thump!
Uncle Jack and Kathie ran, 100.
There he sat. a very sOoty, black
little owl, indeed. right in the middle
of the fireplace.
He blinked and winked more thah
ever, and rustled his feathers all over
his fat little body.
Lets put a basket over him, ana
Uncle Jack can take him out suS-
gested Hal.
Uncle Jacks eyes twinkled as he an
swered. We'll. run and get the pas-
ket."
Hal did run, and vas back again In
a minute.
Now get him. quick, Uncle Jack!
exclaimed Hal, under his breath.
"Hoot. Hoot!"
Both children rushed from the IL
brary, and never stopped till they
reached their mothers room. have
you got him?" called Kathie, as Uncle
Jack came up the stairs.
Hes flown up the chimney, said
Uncle Jack, laughing He was 100
wise an owl to let Uncle Jack eaten
him, ever with fur gloves on.
I'm most glad" said kathie. TOR
he scared me-awful!'
Girls are always scared" answered
Hal, In a lofty tone. And he won
dered why Uncle Jack laughed so loud
md long.-Youth's Companion.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-14
Imitation Snowflake.

A Christmas tree decoration that is
easily and i~nexpensively made at home
is snowballs. A coil of fine picture
wire, a box of diamond powder and a
bundle of cotton batting mot sheet
wadding) are the materials needed.
The wire is cut in various short
lengths, a wad of the cotton thrust
upon it, patted into shape to look like
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-14

sence. the overlooking goodwill, the
outspoken kindness, the unselfshness
and cheeriness. need not be limited to
n day in the year. There is no rea-
son why we should not have them ev-
cry day. Why should love not rule
through the circle of the year? A year
full Of Christ is a year which carries
into every day the best of Christmas
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-14
His Roar.

McGorry (carpingly)-Thim makers
av almanacs how got us be dhe ~t'roats.
bedad!
Mrs. McGorry-How d'yez make thot
out?
McGorry-Make ut out? Here, now.
We how cowld weather New Years,
phwin we don't made ut; an do Obey
give US aven a BIRTH av frost III dhc
Fourt' av July, phwin our tongues are
hangin' out wild dhe heat? Not sos
yez cud notice ut, bedad.-Judge.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-14

and mouth are tied and the gator is q
prisoner.
"The gator is for the mos; part
caught in marshes where the ground is
soft and slushy and too wet fer either
horse or wagon to enter. The fishers
are compelled to carry their catch to
higher ground, there to be loaded into
the waiting wagon, and the hunt is
ended."-New York Sun.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-14
A New Years Wish.

God keep thee, dear, through all tn,
years,
Through all the joys. the sorrows. tear.
OF life-its commonplace, too,
God keep thee sweet. and brave. ant
true
Amid the doubts and fears that rise
In every life-the mysteries,
Things that are hard to understand.
The movings of a mystic hand.
God keep thy reason sound and sure,
Thy mind alert, thy heart still pure.
God keep thee always-this I pray
For thee, upon this New Years Day.
B. Mem. Bell.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-14
Peculiar.

Yesterday. when | was out
Nora spread the clothes about
On the grass, and said to me,
THAT will make them white, you see"
So I thought I'd like to look
Just like SnoWwhite in the book.
And l tried to run and play
In the sunshine all the day.
For l thought that by the night
l would be a lily white
BuO-Oh, dear.-Instead I found
1 W a worse than ever Drowned!
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-14
classifying Him.

I'm just one of the plain people.
sir" said the ~demagogue to the gifted
orator. The latter looked him over.
1T strikes me-" he said, that you are
plain enough to be in a little class by
yourself"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-14
Posted on That.

Now, Children" said the good mar
who was talking to the Sunday school,
you know, of curse where all the
pretty things you find in your stock
ings on Christmas morning really
come from. do you nOt?"
Yes. sir" they replied with one
voice. Germany"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-14
In the Dark.

We'll, ave you bought your wife's
Christmas present yet?'
Il dunno. She has all u Christ
mas stuff locked up in one Of the clos
cts, where l can't get at it."
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-14

There's a dear little nest closely hidden
from sight
That hangs from a bough near by:
That's why Peter is singing with all
his might
From his place in the tree 50 high.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-14
Christina. the Year Through.

Christmas candles burn out, decora-
ions must be thrown aside. exchange
things play only a secondary part in
Christmas. The love which Is its e.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-14
Not Il Bad Idea.

Johnny-Tommy. let's put our pen
MES together and buy ma a nic'
Christmas present.
Tommy-All right.
What shall it be-"
II guess we had better get her a pad
ded slipper."-TeXas Siftings.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-14
Happy Children.

Blessed are the children who car
still hang up their stockings and be-
lieve implicitly that . really, truly
Santa Claus will fill thcm.-Brooklyu
Life.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-14
YYuCuN4GZi6nnM

were saving mum-m mum un
every time he opened his mouth. When
he finally held up his head and spoke
more intelligibly, and had then gone
from the room. his employer said:
Il really think that | shall have to
let that boy go. He mumbles every
thing he says so that | can hardly I'M
derstand what he means. l do not
like to send such a boy with messages
to our customers. | like a boy who
can speak up like a man. He can
do that. and. at the same time, be d
perfectly modest and respectful boy.
Somehow I feel rather suspicious OF a
boy who hangs his head and mumbles
everything"
| think that a good many people
have that feeling although a boy may
be excessively shy and humble all
hat he says, and at the same time
be a perfectly honest boy. But he
makes a very poor impression, and
will not advance SO rapidly as the boy
who looks one squarely in the face
and speaks up like a man when he has
anything to say.-Success Magazine.
why She Exaggerated.
Dorothy suffered d~readfully, and
some words seemed exceptionally hard
to force from her mouth. At home.
when there was no one there but the
family, she was able to speak with
little difficulty, and only suffered once
in a while. But the minute any com
pany came. or she went out anywhere
in the presence of strangers, the poor
child grew nervous and become so
embarrassed that it was almost impos-
slble for her to say anything. The let
ter IT. was particularly hard for her.
One day a little friend invited Doro-
thy to pass the day at her house, and
in the morning they walked two miles.
At the lunch table Nellie's mother
said:
We'll. children, did you have Il
pleasant time this morning."
"Oh, yes" answered Nellie. I'VE did
have a lovely time. We took a long,
long walk"
Did your" said Mrs. Smith. And
how far did you walk, Dorothy"
There was a little pause, and then
for some unknown reason Dorothy
blushed scarlet, and said, -Four miles.
Mrs. Smith"
Nellie's eyes grew round with amaze
ment. why, Dorothy" she exclaimed.
what are you talking about? You
know we only walked two"
II know it, answered Dorothy mis-
erably, but | felt the shutters com
ing and | couldn't have said it to save
my life and four isn't half so hard
when you're going to stutter."
The reason.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-14
Sizing the Pile.

PA. how much money have you got
fer Chris'mus?"
why, Tommy"
well. pa, l can't tell what t ask
Sanity Claus fer till l know how
much money you've got.'-lndianapo-
lis Journal.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-14

Don't give the baby a shotgun un
less he has shown a tendency to be
come a duck hunter.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-14

a ball, and the powder busted over 1t
from a perforated toilet powder box.
The other end of the wire is e over
to form a fastening, and the ball is
ready for the tree. 1t is effective to
have the balls vary in size from that
OF a small apple to a large orange.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-14
The

In the top of the elm tree the oriole.
swings, y
And calls to his mate below:
Oh, so lightly the breeze SWAPS the
bough as he sings.
AS if t We're afraid. most, to blow.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-01-14

A sauce without brandy is made as
follows: One tablespoonful of corn
starch, one tablespoonful of butter, one
pint Of boiling water, one egg,o ne-half
cup of sugar. Put cornstarch, egg
and sugar in a bowl me mix them
well. Pour over them the boiling wa
ter and stir over the fire until thick.
Add any havoring.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-02-01
UNITED STATES
AND HAWAII

1t is now the United States and Ha-
wall ct al, in diplomatic parlance of
Washington. This may be fattering
or depressing to the Territory of Ha-
wall, U. S. A., according to the con-
crete application of the theory implied
in the phrase.
Thus it might be construed for non
application of the coastwise law to Ha-
wall, or for placing Hawaii in line
for government by commission. At all
events a foreign country finds recog-
milton of a consular appointment that
sets Hawaii as an integer apart from
the Union.
Hon. P. c. Knox, secretary of State,
has notified Governor Frear by letter
of the recognition of Emilio de Perera
y Blesa as ConsuI-General of Spain at
New York for the United States, Porto
Rico, Hawaii, and the Isthmian Canal
Zone.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-02-01
BAR EXAMINERS

Attorney-General Alexander Lind
say, Jr, was this day appointed by the
justices of the Supreme Court mem
Der of the examining board of applic-
ants for admission to the bar of the
Supreme Court in place of Hon. G. r.
Hemenway, resigned.
B. +. Dillingham; " M. P. Scott, ct
al. was argued and submitted in the
supreme court and case taken under
advisement.
Case of Cecil Brown, Trustee, v.
D. L. Conkling, treasurer of the ter
ritory is set for argument tomorrow
morning.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-02-01
DIAMOND HEADS
TO MEET TONIGHT

An important business meeting OF
the Diamond Head athletic Club will
be held at Odd Fellows hall at 1880
this evening. Monthly business viii
be transacted and new matters taken
up.
The Diamond Heads have been
made a good proposition for athletic
headquarters right on the Honolulu
harbor. The place in mind is splendid
ly fitted up for exactly the purpose
desired, and it is understood that 1t
can be gotten at a very low figure,
the club sharing the premises with
one of its chief athletic lights. This
matter will be considered in all its
bearings tonight and VIII be acted
upon
The matter of baseball for Lhe new
season will also come up Tor discus
sion
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-02-01
.BIGKNELL TO.
HAVE DEPUTY

City Auditor Bicknell, with the APP
proval of the Supervisors, is about to
appoint a Deputy Auditor, as the law
allows The business of the Office has
increased at such a rate that an ex-
pert assistant is necessary. Bicknell
has not had a chance to attend to
many outside auditing matters owing
to the constant crowding of office work
The name of the man for the position
has not been announced.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-02-01
To MAKE DASH
FOR HOME PORT

Leaving here probably on February
8, next Tuesday, the armored cruiser
fleet has orders to hit it up at a rate
of about sixteen knots, expecting to
make the passage to San Francisco in
less than six days.
Coming from the Orient there was
much maneuvering, none of which is
likely to be repeated on the final dash
for home. Much time was spent by
the vessels towing each other en- route
from Yokohama This proved most
satisfactory and no accidents occur
red.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-02-01
THE WEATHER.

Local Office, L. S. Weather Bureau
Young Building.
Honolulu. II. b.. February 1, 1910.
Temperatures. - m; a m; 10
a M and morning minimum.
50: 70; Y; %; 81.
Barome-r. reading; Absolute humid
i,y GRAINS per cubic FOOT; relative
humidity and dew point at S a m
3O.17; 5.426: IS; 90.
Vino. vciecTty AMI direction at b
d. m; s a. m; 10 a. m; and noon;
Is NE; IS NE; 16 NE; II NE.
Rainfall cm1us "a hours ending 8 a..
m: OF inch.
TOtar VINO movement during "a nour
ended at noon $50 miles.
WIN. L.. 3IOCKMAN.
Section Director.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-02-01

convict known as Monkey" put Nc
Duffie on the trail. Botelho has just
returned from a trip to San Francisco.
Judge Robinson ordered stricken
from the calendar the order to show
cause in the divorce case of Lulia
Aiana VS.. Aiana Summons was re-
turned unserved by Sheriff jarrett, as
the libelee could not be found.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-02-01
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

w. w. Dimond & Co. ......Page 5
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Hawaiian Trust co. ............. b
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Waimanalo Sugar Co ............ 3
Levers & Cooke, Ltd............. 3
Hon. Const and Dray Co. ......... 8
Hawaiian News Co.........,...... z
Notice ................. D
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-02-01
BACKACHE.

Delicate women who are subject to
nervous spells, backache, bearing-down
an periodical pains, take Dr. Miles
Antl-Pain Pills and find them a pleas
ant sure relief They cure by their
soothing influence upon the nervous
system They do not affect the bowels
in the slightest degree, and are perfect
ly harmless. % doses. Csc Never
sold in bulk.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-02-01
TIRED BRAIN.

means that you are losing control OF
your will power; it is difficult to con-
centrate your thoughts; you are for
getful, languid, nervous, irritable. Re-
fresh your tired brain with DIR. Miles
Nervine, which will soothe, feed and
the exhausted nerves, and
renew your brain power. The first. bot
tie will not fail to help you; if so
your druggist will return your money.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-02-01
DURAO TO TAKE
SOCIAL CENSUS

Joseph R. Durao will do the field
work of the sociological census that
Dr.. Clark placed in charge of James A.
Rath. He is well equipped with ex-
perience, having done that Kind OF
work five years in Boston for Harvard
University.