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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-07-05
HONOLULU HAS AN UNUSUALLY
INTERESTING FOURTH Of JULY

executed violin solo by Brother C. P.
Brown, who rendered G. Laibellis
Romance" with much feeling and
depth. He was accompanied by Mrs.
w. T. Greig. MRS. Charles S. Weight
next sang "The Star Spangled Ban
ner."
There was one recitation on the pro-
gram, being "The Uprising of 1776."
Miss Ray Bell put deep feeling and
power into the lines.
The male quartet which was to
render America" failed to appear, but
its place on the program was well
taken by Arthur Wall, Miss Edith
Rosslyn Collais, Mrs. Charles S.
Weight and w. A. Bowen. They sang
the national anthem most effectively,
the audience, spurred on by the leader
of the Hawaiian band, joining in the
chorus.
Ball in the Evening.
The ball in the evening, on the roof
garden of the Young Hotel was largely
attended.
At o'clock the hundreds of guests
"a cosmopolitan DEMONSTRATING
Americans, British, Chinese, Japanese,
sons and daughters of Portugal, Spain
and Russia, German and French, were
received by Governor and Mrs. Frear,
others in the receiving line being Sec
rotary of the Territory Mott-Smith
and Mrs Mott-Smith, British Consul
r. G. E. Forster, Japanese Consul Cen
eral Uyeno, Brigadier General Ma
comb, U. S. A., Mrs, Macomb, Read Ad-
miral Cowles, U. S. ~, Mrs. Cowles,
Captain Farquhar of the British
cruiser Kent, and Commander Jethson
Of the British cruiser Challenger. A.
L. c. Atkinson introduced the guests
to those receiving.
The officers of the British cruisers
were present in large number in even
ing dress uniforms, Will the army,
navy and marine corps of the United
States had a liberal representation
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-07-05

ton and appointment by the respect.
i've Governments of plenipotentiary
high commissioners accredited with
all the necessary powers to act as z
mutual court for settlement of the
dispute.
Section III.
All cases of differences which con.
Germ the interests of third parties
shall not be considered if in the case
of an ally of one of the contracting
states except by consent of the said
third party, under such conditions as
shall hereinafter be determined by
this agreement, and it is agreed that
the said third parties shall suitably
be represented during the adjudica.
ton of their differences. In case Of
the question involving a third party
not an ally, the question shall be
arbitrated according to the treaties
and conventions existing at the time
this treaty goes into effect, or such
treaties as shall hereafter be con-
tracted by the two high contracting
parties. a
Section w.
During the operation of this treaty
the United States on the one side
and Great Britain on the other, con-
sent not to become parties to any
convention, treaty, understanding or
alliance with any power or powers
except by consent of the other -.
Section v.
Provisions Of treaties ana alliances
to which both contracting states are
parties at the time this treaty goes
into operation are not to be consid-
cred binding upon either of the two
states in the settlement of disputes
involving the vital interests, indie
pendence or honor of the two Govern
ments except under Section III.
Section vi.
Each Government agrees, in the
event of a dispute which is not adju-
dicable by The Hague Court of Arbi-
tration under the exemptions of this
treaty, that each Government will
hold itself responsible to defray all
Continued on page twelve.)
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-07-05
TENTATIVE TEXT OF THE TREATY.
OF ARBITRATION, FOR WHICH TAFT
SPOKE ON EVE OF JULY 4

MARION, Ohio, July 4.-President
Taft made a stirring address here yes
terday from his train, lie passing
through this city on mis- way to Indian
apolis. He spoke on the proposed
treaty of arbitration between the
United States and Great Britain.
He declared that many foreign wars,
and perhaps even the civil war, might
have been averted if arbitration such
as proposed had been in full force.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-07-05

The following is the text of the
tentative draft of the Anglo-Ameri-
can treaty Of arbitration as thus far
agreed to by the Governments Of
Great Britain and the United States.
The preamble is as follows:
The Governments of the United
States and Great Britain, finding it
advisable and humane to settle all
differences which may arise in the
future without resort to force in or.
der to preserve order and peace in
conformity with existing arbitration
treaties and understandings, hereby
agree to consider and enforce a set
Element of all questions involving the
vital interests, independence and
honor of the two high contracting
parties by means Of arbitration and
peace, under such conditions, and for
such period of time as shall herein
after be fixed.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-07-05

Continued on page eleven.)
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-07-05
Section |.

Differences which may arise of a
nature which it may not be possible
to settle by diplomacy shall be re-
ferred to The Hague Court of Arbi-
tration, provided, however that they
do not affect the vital interests, in
dependence, or honor of the two con-
tracing states, and do not concern
the interests of third parties.
Section II.
In all cases of differences affecting
the vital interests, independence and
honor of either or both the two CON
tracing states, the question shall,
upon termination of consideration by
the respective diplomatic officers, be
held in allegiance under continued
amicable relations pending the selec-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16
A SPECIALISTS OPINION.

Professor Hopkins of the University
of Illinois, one OF the leading speakers
ut the conservation congress held a
short time since ut Kansas City, made
the rather startling statement that,
Notwithstanding the fact that the soils
i'm many sections of the country have
been depleted by soil robbing to the
point of virtual bankruptcy, we are ex-
porting annually 100000 tons Of our
best phosphate rock for the paltry sum
of $50OO,OO0 when If this same phos-
phorus were applied to our own de
pleted soils 1t would be worth 81 900
100000 in the production Of bread for
future generations He made the fur
Their interesting statement that, with
proper handling based on n knowledge
of the fundamentals Of preserving soil
fertility, millions of acres of pract-
cally abandoned land In the older states
could be brought to a point of produc-
tiyity where they would have value
in excess Of the $500 corn belt lands OF
The central states.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16
THE EROSION OF EARTH

Investigations which have been car
ried on by the United States geological
survey show that the surface Of the
country is being worn away by the
erosive action of water at the rate OF
an inch in 760 years. This seems like
very small amount. but it is an
enormous amount when viewed in the
action of single drainage basins. 1t
is estimated that the Mississippi river
carries annually to the gulf of Mexico
1856 400, OOOMtons of dissolved matter
and 340,50O,000 tons of suspended mat
ter, such as particles Of earth or
this total the Missouri river contrib
utes more than twice as much as
does the Ohio. The Colorado river
delivers at its mouth 1O0,7400O0 tons
of suspended matter, or more than any
other single drainage system. 1t is
estimated that all rivers In the United
States which flow to the sea bear
thither grand total of 893,000,000
tons of dissolved and suspended mat
ter, or the equivalent OF 610000,000
cubic yards Of surface soil
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16
VALUABLE DEMONSTRATION.

The Pennsylvania experiment sta
ton has been doing some work OF a
practical nature within the past few
years along the line Of instructiDg the
orchardLsts Of the state In the matter
VI giving their orchards more careful
and scientific care. Some four years
ago eleven orchards were selected
year course of experimental treatment
along the line Of better culture, fer
tilizing. spraying. etc. The orchards
have been divided into check plots,
the different areas being given differ
ent treatment to test results. Some
II these received no fertilizer, others
various combinations Of nitrogen,
phosphoric acid. phosphorus lime,
barnyard manure, clover and mulch.
The results have been most instruc-
tive Ii was found that the plots re-
celring no fertilizer gave practically
no return. Other treatments yielded
net returns ranging from S100Nto $500
per acre Nitrogen alone or IN combi-
nation gave excellent results. Potash
or phosphoric acid alone showed no
Increase In fruit production. but did
when used In combination with nitro
gen. Lime alone had no beneficial eff
feet, but barnyard manure gave the
best results OF all. For the purpose
OF gathering up and giving fruit grow.
ers OF the state the benefits OF a di-
rect inspection Of some Of this expert
mental work field meeting was held
on the Johnson farm, In Lawrence
county, on Sept. 81 Horticultural ex
perts In charge of the experiments, as.
sisted by those from other states. were
present to explain the demonstration
work TO the many who assembled to
get the benefit of 1t.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16
SHOULD BE RIPE.

The enjoyment to be derived from
eating pears-and this has to dc
with texture. julciness and favor-is
almost entirely dependent upon their
being ripened at the time of consump.
ton. Pears for shipment any distance
are always picked while hard. They
may have attained full si2e and good
color, but Mt the same time be hard
md worthless. The proper way Of
pears in such condition is to
put them away In n cool dark place,
and before many days they will be
pcrfection-sweet. lusciotfs and fine fla
cored If any readers have never Civ
en- pears this preliminary treatment
they should do so and get fayorably
acquainted with the finest fruit that
crows
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16
YOUNG WRITER'S STRUGGLES.
Help Came at an Unexpected, Though
Very OppOrtune Time.

Even in the case of a struggling
young writer, the editor does not in
yariably, on the receipt of manu-
scripts, go into a decline On one
occasion, during his years of struggle
to get foothold in literature, William
Sharp made an incorrect diagnosis of
the editors ease" The following re-
markable story is from Mrs Sharp
memoir of her husband, and is told
in his own words:
One day had almost reached my
last penny. In fact, my only possess
sion of any value was a revolver, the
gift of a friend. That night | made
up my mind to enlist the next morn
ing.
When I got up on the following
morning there were two letters for
me. THE usual thing" said to my
self, notice of declined with
thanks | showed them into my
pocket.
A little later in the day, however,
recollections impelled me to open one
of Harper's inclosing check for
5000, for my few Transcripts from
Nature, little siX-line poems, to be
illustrated by Albert Parsons, ARA.
That money kept me going for a
time. Still it was a struggle, and
had nearly reached the end of my re-
sources when one day came across
the other letter ] had received that
morning.
opened it, and found ii to be from
an unknown friend of one who had
known my grandfather. He had heard
from Sir Noel Patton that | was in
clined to the study of literature and
art. He therefore inclosed a check for
$1,000, which | was to spend in going
to Italy to pursue my artistic studies.
| was, of course, delighted with
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16
Canaan Has Play.

One of the greatest successes in
amateur play acting was at Canaan
Grange hall Tuesday night when the
members of the Clinton grange pre-
scented the two-act comedy "Old Acre
Folk" The cast of characters was
made up of The Deacon, Caleb Evans,
NJ. Cain; the Deaeon's wife, Emma
Eliza, Mrs. Charles Spaulding; the
deacon's son, Jaffray, Harold Wiley;
the Deacon's daughter, Mary Jane,
Mrs. Bliss Watts; the Squire, Aaron
Playfair, LIMA A Burns; the Squire S
daughter, 'Lizbeth Ann. Mildred Burns; ;
the Squires honsekeeper, Priscilla
Prim, Mrs. M. Cain; the Country Boy,
Ebenezer Ham, Lloyd Hammond; the
Stranger, Job Hardy Percy Randlett;
the Constable. Ike Johnson, Bliss
Watts.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16
Quick Relief for BiIiauSRaSS.

The sufferer from thls dlslress.af
complaint is only too fan-l1sz "stA d
its disturbing synp toms;-3a#= - ap
petite, headache, dizzin9ss, as#e,2 a..s
vomiting, oftentimes re ma post.
ton for two or three days id s.e coz
sequent loss of time from rssale- d8
ties. Such attacks vary IN freuueuey
and duration with different individuals
but there is really no occasion Ter n EN-
to occur at all. That I'd reIaJ.,
household medicine IL 2 Atwood
Bitters, taken in teaspconfa. dose
morning and night, rareiy fails 70 who
ly prevent an attack Of sick headache
or blliousness. If this preventive
measure has not been adopted. 4 des
sertspoonful when the first symptom
appear, will almost invariably ward o.
i severe attack. It may be obtalnet
in large bottles, of any dealer, foI
thirty five cents, or sample free TO. the
asking. L. F. Medicine Co, Portland
Maine.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16
THE TWO YEAR AGRICULTURAL
COURSE

In years past much of the work done
by agricultural colleges has failed to
confer the largest possible usefulness
because of the rigid and quite exacting
requirements for admission to the agri-
cultural courses, In many cases the
equivalent of high school course be-
ing necessary Within the past two
years several leading agricultural
schools, realizing this fact, have pro
vided for a two-year agricultural short
course, which is open to all young PEG
pie who have had the branches taught
in the average country school, n knowl-
edge of which would be necessary for
satisfactory progress in the courses Of
fered The benefit which will result
from thus throwing these practical and
helpful courses open to a greatly In
creased number Of young men and wo
men can hardly be estimated. 1t will
mean the realizing of maximum val
ne from the most practical type Of in
struction that Is offered In American
schools today.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16

Wednesday evening a mass meeting
was held at the Free Baptist church
when Rev. DR. Downey delivered an
able address using for his subject,
The Christian Conquest of Amer
lea
The large number of visitors were
entertained in different homes
throughout the village, dinners and
suppers being served in the banquet
rooms of the Free Baptist society.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16
SUNDAY SCHOOL INSTITUTE.
arge Attended Gathering in Town of
Pittsfield.

The Maine Methodist Sunday school
hstitute which was held last week
d Pittsfield was a largely attended
Eathering of Maine Sunday School
zOrkers.
s The meeting was n two days gath
hing and every minute of the time
Jas utilized in helpful way An ex-
bllent program was carried out and
be pastor of the local church, Rev.
R. Pearson, who was assisted by
(hful co-workers, is to be con-
Faulated upon the success of their
$bors which resulted in the smooth
bd harmonious carrying out of each
bys program.
Il Among the prominent speakers
resent were Rev. Edward Blake, d.
!, Rev. David G. Downey, ID. d. of
#hCago; Mrs. j. Woodbridge Barnes of
&ew York; Mrs. A. A Lamoreaux of
#heago. DR.. Blake gave a fine ad-
#eSs Tuesday evening on Youth a
Stability" the discourse being listen
Il TO with the closest attention by
~ large congregation. DR.. Blake
poke with the convictions of a man
3ho has learned by experience the
EFeds of growing boy and girl Dr.
Fake declared with much feeling that
came to Maine not as a Sunday
hOol expert or worker but as a
Rher Of sons and daughters who
keded the influence of the church
9d Sunday Schools to keep them
pm the pitfalls of life. At the close
the address DR.. Downey made a
ia for aid for the Sunday School
|aitute.
committee of the pastors of the
urches of the Maine and Eastern
|alne Methodist conferences was held
|Onday evening in regard to uniting
two branches of Methodism.
At the devotional services held
ednesday morning, Rev. Frederick
Nadine of Bangor presided, the
trcises being conducted by Rev. G..
Edgett. Teaching Through Story"
u very interesting subject pre-
ated on Wednesday by Mrs La
areaux. She was followed by Mrs.
ZINES whose subject was THE
sded Lessons" Mrs. Barnes also
nducted the conference which fol-
Ned
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16

AS showing how the big state fairs
bear definite fruit along the line OF
better agricultural methods may he
cited the organization Of the alfalfa
order during the Wisconsin state fair
A meeting was called Of all fair Wis
itors interested in the growing of al
falfa. and officers were elected to hold
office for n year. This new associa-
ton will work in connection with the
Wisconsin Agricultural Experiment
association. Any person who has TAX
en- course In agriculture or is inter
ested in the growing of alfalfa may
become member by paying % cents
Notwithstanding the modest member
ship fee, much good is bound to come
from the organization.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16
LIST OF SPECIFICS.

a. A. For FRyERs. Mnk Power. LUG Fever.
b. b. For sPRAINe Lamrness Rhenmntism.
&. &. For SORE Throat Epiloouc. Distemprr
u. d. For oRM-.sHyrs. Grubs.
z. L. For COtG HS Cyll.. Influenza.
+. +. For collie. Belly ache. Diarrhca
G. G. Prevents MISCARRIAGE.
III. II. For KIDNEY and BLADDER disorders.
I. L. For SKIN DISEASES Mango. Eruptions.
]. X. For BAD CONDITION. Indigestion.
At druggists or sent prepaid on rece.p IT
OF price. 60 cts. each.
HUMPHREYS HoMEo MEDICINE CO., Corner
William and Ann Streets, New York
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16

this windfall-so delighted, indeed
that | went to the length of framing
the check and setting it up in my
lodgings
| tried to get my landlord to adj
vance me the not very ambitious loan
of needed sovereign on the spot, but
he only shook his head knowingly
as if he suspected something. How
ever, at last he risked pound and
think | spent most of it that afternoon
in taking the landlady and her family
to the pantomine.-Yom Com
panion.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16
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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16

The writer makes no claim to being
n crop forecastcr and particularly of
the long distance kind, but is inclined
to think that with all kinds of fruits
in such prodigal abundance this sea-
son it is more than likely that good
many vines, bushes and trees will take
more or less of layoff next year
For this reason It would not be bad
idea for the provident housewife to
lay by this season n generous store OF
such fruits as are still available. in
Guiding grapes, peaches. pears, etc. 1t
is not likely that In another decade
will fruits of all kinds be rs plentiful
and cheap as they have been this sea-
son
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16

Chestnuts are quoted at $500 per ron.
This seems to be due not TO greatly
increased consumption. but to the fact
that q deadly plant disease IS rapidly
destroying most of the chestnut trees
In the New England states.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16

Some people speak as they think
only more frequently.
A girl Just seems to go into trance
over a piano player if he wears his
hair long enough.
A girl never gets tired of dancing SO
that she can always get tired of help
ing her mother.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16

\ friend who has had a small field
of alfalfa this season reports three
tons Of hay from IT per acre, and that
in a season when the second and third
cuttings were greatly reduced by the
dry weather In July and August. AS
1t was, the yield was nearly three
times that of nearby clover fields.
Had the season been favorable he
thinks he would have obtained yield
of ut least five tons per acre during
the whole season.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16

1t has been found by leading physi.
clans through long experience that the
juice of the orange Is most healthful
In Its effect upon the human system.
the stomachs Of children and myalids
being able to retain 1t when they can
not the Juice of any other fruit.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16

Il do not believe there Is any other
medicine so good for whooping cough
as Chamberlain Cough Remedy,
writes Mrs. Francis Turpin, Junction
City, Ore. This remedy Is also unsur-
passed for colds and Group. For sale
by G. r. Fogg
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets do not sicken or grippe, and
may be taken with perfect safety by
the most delicate woman or the young
est child. The old and feeble will also
find them a most suitable remedy for
aiding and strengthening their weak
ened digestion and for regulating the
bowels For sale by G. r. Fogg.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16

A reader Of this department reports
water to a depth of 80 feet in a well
which two men and a drilling outfit
worked on steadily for two months
and dug to a depth Of 1913 feet. Dug
at the close of an unusually dry season,
1t is probably safe to consider this well
drought proof.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16

Peach seeds should be planted as
soon as the pulp is removed and be-
fore the pit has a chance to dry out
They should be planted In rich, mel
low soil and where 1t is desired the
little tree shall stand In the nursery
Mot
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16

The Kansas experiment station has
had several calls lately from different
parts of the state for assistance in
lighting attacks of the army worm
The work is being directed by an ex-
pert, who recommends rolling the
young wheat with a heavy roller
which finishes the worms and benefits
rather than harms the wheat
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16

There is little danger from a cold
or from an attack of the grip except
when followed by pneumonia, and this
never happens when Chamberlain 3
Cough Remedy is used This remedy
has won its great reputation and ex-
tensive sale by its remarkable cures
of colds and grip and can be relied up
on with implicit confidence. For sale
by c. r. Fogg.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16

A leading citizen of Oklahoma known
as Alfalfa Bill'' McMurray is think
ing of running for senator against one
of the present incumbents. II he
works this alfalfa racket even moder-
ately he ought to win out.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16

Two brothers from the dry country
In western Kansas have the past sea-
son successfully watered ten acres Of
their farm by pumping water for the
purpose from a well ninety feet deep
with a gasoline engine. The limit be
yond which 1t is usually considered IN
profitable TO pump water is a depth Of
fifty feet.