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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-06-10

only slightly acrid. They are ex-
tensively used in the manufacture Of
sweetmeats and preserves, and for
eigners and natives are equally fond
Of them. Incidentally, the tree would
furnish, It is believed, an ideal stock
for dwarf early pears in the irrigated
regions of the arid Southwest,
where the problem Of growing this
sort of fruit for the early market is
just now attracting a good deal of at.
tention
Tea drinkers will be cheered 20
learn that our Vice Consul at Flu
chau, Mr.. Nightingale, has succeeded
after many efforts in obtaining the
seeds Of several rare varieties Of
teas, and has forwarded them to the
Department of Agriculture, which
which will propagate the plants. Up
to the present time these teas have
been monopolized by royalty and the
highest nobility of the Chinese EN-
pire, and much care has been taken
to prevent them from getting abroad.
In the order of superiority, they arc
known as the white cocks comb"
the great reb robe" the lotus
heart" the water fairy" and the
dragon pool" The first named is
said to be the original teaplant, and
to have fallen from heaven
To get the seeds, Mr. Nightingale
was obliged to take a long boat trip,
and then to proceed on foot a dis
lance of two hundred miles. At
length he came to the River of the
Nine Windings. which runs through
district of huge sandstone cliffs
and boulders. In the shadow of the
cliffs and in clefts among the bould-
ers, wherever a small quanaity of
the poor sandy soil is found, the
wonderful tea grows. Beyond a little
digging about the roots in October
Of each year, it seems to require no
particular attention.
China is supposed to have been the
original home of the sweet orange.
More than eighty different kinds OF
edible orange are said to grow today
along the southern coast of tn EN-
pire. Some of them may be turned
to useful account, perhaps, for our
own purposes in California and Flor
ida. But, when it comes to the
lemon, one is surprised to learn that
1t is not grown as a fruit tree in
China. That country imports its
lemons, which are so scarce that
sometimes they bring twenty cents
apiece in Picking and Tienstin.
For ornamental purposes, how
ever, lemon trees are greatly admired
in China, where they are usually
grown as dwarf potted plants, the
idea being to have as much fruit as
possible on the smallest possible
tree. A tiny tree with a dozen or
more lemons on it will sell in Pekin
for ten dollars. Wholly a curiosity
is the fingered lemon, or 'Buddha's
hand" which is supposed to bring
good luck, and the hand shaped fruit
commonly sells at fifty cents apiece.
Suggestion is made that it might
be profitable for American farmers 70
grow certain large-seeded varieties
of watermelon for the seeds alone,
finding a market for the latter in
China. In that country, it appears,
watermelon seeds are eaten by every
body, roasted, much in the same
way as people in the United States
eat peanuts. At every theater or
teahouse they are offered. There
are several varieties-red, black,
yellow and white-but the red seeds
are preferred
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-06-10

The Coronado, which left here on
May /, arrived at San Francisco to-
day after a passage of forty days,
This news was conveyed in tele-
gram 10 the local Merchants EX-
change, and will be the means Of
allaying any anxiety that might have
been felt for Captain Lawless and
his crew.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-06-10

Two contractors were discussing
the methods of building work in New
York and Chicago. The contractor
from the latter city claimed that
they put up buildings much faster
there than in New York. Sure"
said the Chicgoan, they will be dig
ging for the foundation of a fifty-two-
story building today and in two
weeks it will be finished" We'll,
that's nothing to the way they do
things here" the New Yorker re-
torted. ITO give you an idea how
fast we are let me tell you that the
day before yesterday they began
building a twenty-stbry apartment on
our block and this morning they
were dispossessing some of the ten
ants for being behind with their
rent. Engineering Contracting.
Little Willie-say, pa, doesn't it
get colder when the thermometer
falls?
Pa-Yes, my son.
Little Willie-Well, ours has fallen.
Pa-How far?
Little Willie-About five feet, and
when it struck the porch floor it
broke.
a French woman, proud of her linn
tied knowledge of English, and an
American woman proud of her lin
ided knowledge of French, were intro
duced at an evening company. The
French woman insisted on expressing
herself in bad English and the
American woman would talk nothing
but bad French.
When the guests began to depart
they were still at it. At last tthey
arose to go. Here is their watery
farewell:
Reservoir" said the fair Ameri-
can.
Tanks" responded her new
friend.
Waiter" called a diner, at local
club, come here at once! Here's a
hook-and-eye in this salad"
"Yesseh, yesseh," said the waiter,
grinning broadly. Oats a paht of
de dressing, seh!"
The principal of one of the East
Side schools was enrolling a new
pupil, who was logged out in a suit
OF clothes so new that it hurt him.
Just before the boy came in the prin-
cipal heard the sound of the fire en-
gines in tine street.
What is your name?" the princi.
pal asked the lad.
tom Dugan," was the reply.
Where was the fire, Tommy"
asked the principal as he wrote down
the name, There was no RESPONSE;
only a scowl.
81 say, where was the fire." re-
peated the principal.
Don't git gay wit me-" was the
somewhat astonishing answer Deere
wasn't no fire, see? l bought dis
here suit and paid seventy-fve
cents fer it,"-New York Press
80
A motorist who had been scorch-
ing on a country road was brought
before justice of the peace, who
had fined him before.
You have been out with thai ma
chine again, have your" demanded
the justice. Frightening horses
again, Ell? Why don't you get a fly
ing machine if you want to beat time
and be eccentric?"
at would be no good" YEARLY re-
piled the prisoner. you would ar
pest me for frightening the BIRDS
Royal Magazine.
An Iowa woman who looked into
the barn and saw her husband hang
ing to a cross beam is reported to
have exclaimed:
Land sakes! So that's where my
went dO!"-CleveIand
Plain Dealer.
"How did Clarence come to get
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-06-10
SACHS SALE OF SUMMER DRAP,
ERIES.

Airy, artistic draperies for sum.
mer Sunshine and breezos will not
harm them. They are intended for
hard service and frequent launder.
ing.
They are durable, beautimI and
withal most inexpensive. In leaf
greens, soft wood tones, and pretty
delft effects, they impart the atmos,
phere of cool simplicity which is the
chief charm of the summer home.
Sale prices 15c, zoe and 25c per
yard. Sale now going on.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-06-10
THE BEST We COULD FIND

into a disgraceful fight with that
camera fiend?"
We'll, you see, Clarence was
walking in the park last Sunday with
his fiancee, Miss Fryte. And when.
ever the lady got in range of the
camera, the man would snap It,"
And so Clarence objected?"
well, he spoke to the man about
it. And the fellow answered that be
wasn't taking her picture, but only
closing the shutter when she passed.
because the lens was too valuable to
risk. Toledo Blade.
Have you a spare rom in your
fat?"
mo, but I stand in with the iani-
tor, and when l have a guest over
night he lets me use the telephone
BOOTH"
OHare was a section foreman. He
was showing a friend, who had lust
arrived from the old country, his sec.
ton. They finally reached a tunnel.
and as they were walking along a
train came rushing by at high speel,
passed them and dashed into the
tunnel with a great roar
OHare's friend gazed after the
train with open mouth and staring
eyes,
Well" said O'Hare, what do you
think of this road? Don't you think
l have a wellkept section of track?"
Yes, indade," said his friend. "but,
holy snakes! Just think what an
awful calamity it would be if the
train should miss the hole!"-Rail-
road Mans Magazine.
TWO-THE Best He Could
The motorist emerged from be.
meath the car and struggled for
breath. His helpful friend, holding
the oil can, beamed upon him.
I've just given the cylinder a
thorough oiling, Dick, old man." said
the helpful friend.
"Cylinder!" said the motorist heat.
eddy, that wasn't the cylinder. If
was my cart"
With much trouble the burglar
had effected an entrance into the
trust companys office. AS he an
preached the big steel safe he was
confronted with this sign:
SAVE YOUR DYNAMITE.
THIS SAFE is NOT LOCKED.
TURN KNOB AND OPEN
Il don't know what their little
game is he said, "but I'll lust see
If 1t really is unlocked.
He grasped the knob and gave it
a turn.
Whereupon he received an electric
shock that nearly foored him. an
alarm bell rang loudly, the Office be-
came flooded with light, a door in the
wall flew open, and big dog sprang
at him.
"Durn my fool hide!" he exclaimed
an hour later, as the door of a cell
in the police station closed on him,
81 know what's the matter widh me!
I'm too sting!"-Chicago Tribune.
$50
Can you give my constituent here
a job on your railroad?" asked the
State Senator.
"But he can't balk English"
We'll, give him a job calling
trains"
"You know that fellow, Jim Nc
Goarty, the lad that's always comm
up an thumpin' We on tn chist an
yellin' How are YEP"
81 know him"
"Tll bet he's smashed twenty cl-
gars for me-some o. thim clear Ha.
vannays-but I'll get even with him
now"
How will We do it?"
"Ill tell We. Jim always hit me
over the vest pocket when I carry
my cigars. He'll hit me there just
once more. There's no cigars in me
vest pocket this mornin'. Ins1ead CT
it there's stick of dynamite, dye
moind?
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-06-10

1--WE never did see old Admiral
again, and the Captain mourned him
till his dying day"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-06-10

Fine Job Print ~. Star once.
Enterprise news-record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Or.) 1910-1911, 1911-04-01
FRENCHMAN WARNS
AGAINST WAR TALK
DECLARES THAT CONFLICT BE-
TWEEN AMERICA AND JAPAN
Is DRAWING NEAR.

Los Angeles, CAL, March 31.-That
there is danger of war between the
United States and Japan, was stated
by Baron D'Estournelles de Constant,
member of the French Senate and rep
resentative of France at The Hague
Peace Conference, in an address be-
fore the City Club Tuesday night.
There Is a storm hanging over
your heads" he said, "a battle that
threatens destruction of all this low
liness, and 1t Is of this l have come
to warn you. Japan does not want
war any more than you do, but may
be forced into 1T by a force of cir
cumstances that seems to be deepen
ing around you both.
Let me tell you that Japan does
not want war with you nor any 9TH
or country, and never will there be a
war between this country and it, un-
less 1t is stirred up by the ignorance
in both nations"
The Baron then stated that the two
countries were in period Of construc-
tion, of development and progress,
and that both needed all their ener-
gies for peaceful development.
Enterprise news-record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Or.) 1910-1911, 1911-04-01

with instructions to raze the witch's
hut If necessary.
II shall be happy to lead the expedi.
tion," said young Count Vos Engo,
bowling deeply to the young lady her.
self.
"You shall, vos Engo," said Halfont.
''Prepare at once. Take ten men,"
Tullis turned suddenly to the resent
full girl. Lorraine" he said gently as
the others drew away, don't be hard
with me. You don't understand"
Eyes, do" she said stubbornly.
"You are in love with her."
"Yes; that's quite true"
"a married womanw
II can't help it. 1 must do all can
for her."
She looked into his honest eyes fol
a moment.
Forgive me-" she murmured, hang
ing her head.
Then she smiled brightly up into his
face. Have your way, then. Remem-
Der that am her friend too"
The guard about the prince was dou-
bled. Orders requiring the strictest
care of his person were issued by
Count Halfont. Baron Dangloss began
to see things in a different light.
Things that had puzzled him before
now seemed clear.
But late In the afternoon a telegram
was brought to Tullis which upset all
of their calculations and caused the
minister Of police to swear softly In
pure disgust. 1t was from the Count
ess Marlanx herself, sent from Por-
vrak, station far down the railway,
in the direction Of Vienna. 1t was self
explanatory: II am going to Schloss
Marlanx, there to end my days. There
Is no hope for me. / go voluntarily
Will you not understand why l am
leaving Edelweiss? You must know
1t was signed "lngomede."
Tullis was dumfounded. He caught
the penetrating glance Of Dangloss and
flushed under the sudden knowledge
that this shrewd old man also under.
stood why she was leaving Edelweiss.
Because Of him! Because she loved
him and would not be near him. His
heart swelled exultantly In the next
moment. A brave resolve was born
within him.
1--WE don't need a key to that, my
boy" said the baron indulgeDtly. But
/ will say that she has blamed little
consideration for you when she steals
away in the dead of night without a
word. Unfeeling, I'd say. Well, we
can devote our attention to Mr.. King,
who Is lost"
"See here. baron" said Tullis after
moment; II want you to give me q
couple Of good men for few days.
Enterprise news-record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Or.) 1910-1911, 1911-04-01
LEWIS HOTEL ON FIRE
SATURDAY MORNING.

The Lewis Hotel had narrow es-
cape from destruction Saturday morn
ing. Fire discovered about $3.50
o'clock, burned out the interior, ex-
cept the partitions, and the ceiling
near the flues where the fire is sup.
posed to have caught. The front part
of the house was unoccupied at the
time, Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis being In
the wash house. A passerby saw
smoke pouring out the office door
and gave the alarm. There was
prompt response and the fire appara-
tus was soon on the scene but there
was delay in connecting up but when
the water was turned on the blaze
was quickly extinguished.
The loss on building and furniture
will reach several hundred dollars. In
surance was carried.
Enterprise news-record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Or.) 1910-1911, 1911-04-01

me, Mr.. Tullis. to the tower? shall
send out my best man to work on the
case Of the lady. 1t Is most amaz-
ing thing. still have hope that she
will appear in person to explain the
affair.""
II think not" said Tullis gloomily.
"This looks like abductiop-foul play.
or whatever you choose to call it. She
has never left her fathers house In
just this manner before. l believe.
baron, that Marlanx has taken her
away by force. She told me yesterday
that she would never 60 back to him
If she could help 1t. l have already
given you my suspicious regarding his
designs upon the-ahemw Catching
the eager gaze of the prince. he
changed the word throne" to "treas-
ury"
Lorraine. her cheeks white with reso-
luton, turned upon John Tullis. "You
might leave the rescue of the countess
to the proper authorities-the police"
she said calmly. ~ think it is your
duty as an American to head the
search for Mr. King. II Count Mar.
lanx has spirited his wife away. pray
who has a better rightr
"But we are not sure that he"-
eve are sure that Mr.. King is eithe,
dead or in dire need Of help" she In
terrupted hotly.
Colonel Quinnox is quite competent
to conduct the search" he said shortly
But Colonel Quinnox has gone fortt
on another mission. He may be un.
Enterprise news-record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Or.) 1910-1911, 1911-04-01
JOE MELoTTE BADLY
HURT IN RUNAWAY.

Joe Melotte was severely injured
in runaway Saturday morning short
ly after 10 o'clock. His left leg was
broken above the ankle and badly
mashed by being run over by load
of gravel and the other leg was sprain-
ed. He was also kicked by the hors-
es.
Mr.. Melotte was coming north on
River street with load of gravel for
the court house walks. In front of
Clark's plumbing shop his team scared
at Marks automobile and became un-
manageable. He held onto the lines
and was jerked over the front of the
load and was kicked by the horses
and the loaded wagon ran over his
leg. The team ran north to Main
street, turned east and was stopped
at East First street.
Mr.. Melotte was taken to a physi-
clans office where his injuries were
attended to, and afterwards removed
to his home.
Enterprise news-record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Or.) 1910-1911, 1911-04-01

tlingly near at hand, Interrupted him.
spit 1t out, young fellow! Swear
like man, not like blamed canary
bird"
The hidden speaker was unquestion-
ably an American.
"Where am I?' demanded the cap
tive.
You're here, that's where you are"
was the sarcastic answer.
"Are you an Americana
mo; am a Chinaman. / was born
in Newport"-as an afterthought-
Kentucky"
"This is the worst high handed out
rage I've ever
"Better save your breath, young fel-
low. You won't have it very long, so
save what you can Of It,"
"You mean / am to stop breathing
altogether asked the prisoner.
Something like that"
"Why"
you'll find out when the boss gets
good and ready. You wanted to get
a poke at the old mans eye, did you?
BY thunder, that's like an American
never satisfied to let things alone. See
what 1t got you into"
"The old mans eye? What old
man?"
"That's for you to find out, II you
can. You've made poor start at It,"
How do you. an American, happen
to be mixed up in deal like this?"
'It's healthier work than making bar
rels att was going to say Sing Sing.
but hear they've changed the name
l prefer outdoor work."
Fugitive, eh?'
"You might call 1t that. I'm wanted
in seven states. The demand for me
is great"
That he had fallen into the hands Of
a band of conspirators was quite clear
to King. Whether they were brigands
or more important operators against
the crown he was of course In no posi-
ton to decide. Time would tell.
1t was enough that they expected to
kill him sooner or later. This In itself
was sufficient to convince him that he
was not to be held for ransom, but to
be disposed of for reasons best known
to his captors.
Like a shot the warning Of Olga
Platanova flashed into his brain. His
guard had mentioned "the old man."
Good heavens! Could he mean Spantz?
The cold perspiration was standing on
Kings brow. Spantz! He recalled the
wickedness in the armorer's face. But
why should Spantz wish him evil?
The anarchistsl The redsl Olga was
an avowed anarchist "By CAD, they
think am detectivew he exclaimed.
light coming to him with a rush.
whats thatT snapped the other.
Truxton could almost feel the others
body grow tense despite the space be-
tween them. Are you detective?
Are you? II you are. I'll finish you up
right here. You
mo! They're ON the wrong scent.
BY Jove. the laughs ON old man
Spantz."
"Oho! So you do know what's up,
theni Spantz, ehf Well, what you've
guessed at or found out won't make
Continued on Page 81
Enterprise news-record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Or.) 1910-1911, 1911-04-01

I'm going to Schloss Marlanx. I'll get
her away from that place If have to
kill Marlanx and swing for itv'
At O'Clock that night, accompanied
by two clever secret service men, Tul-
lis boarded the train for the west. A
man who stood in the tobacconist's
shop on the station platform smiled
quietly to himself as the train pulled
out. Then he walked briskly away. 1t
was Peter Brutus, the lawyer.
A most alluring trap had been set for
John Tullis!
The party that had gone to Ganlook
gap in charge of Count Vos Engo re-
turned at nightfall no wiser than when
1t left the barracks at noon. Riding
bravely, but somewhat deJectedly, be-
side the handsome young officer In
command was girl in gray. Now she
was coming home with them, silent,
subdued, dispirited-even more so than
she allowed the count to see.
Colonel Quinnox and his men had
been securing the hills for bandits.
They arrived at the witch's cabin q
few minutes after Vos Engo and his
company. Disregarding the curses of
the old woman, thorough search of
the place was made.
The old womans story, reflected by
the grandson, was convincing 80 far
as it went. She said that the young
man remained behind In the kitchen to
puzzle himself over the smoke mystery
while she went out to her doorstep.
The man with the horses became
frightened when she went down to ex-
plain the situation to him. He fed. A
few minutes later the gentleman
emerged to find his horse gone, himself
deserted. Cursing. he struck Off down
the glen in pursuit Of his friend, and
that was the last she saw Of him.
Enterprise news-record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Or.) 1910-1911, 1911-04-01
0KLAHOMAN BUYS
HARNESS BUSINESS
L. BERLAND SELLS SHOP TO j.
r. BRucE-oLpEsT BUT
ONE IN CITY.

l.. Berland's harness and saddlery
shop, the Oldest mercantile business
In this city but one under the same
ownership and management, has been
bought by j. F. Bruce, who recently
came here from Alva, Okl. The deal
was a straight sale proposition and
amounted to the neighborhood of
$4,000.
Mr.. Berland started in business here
13 years ago last fall and has always
enjoyed a fine trade. His dealings
extended all over the county Stock
men and ranchers came from as far
as 60 miles to trade with Mr.. Berland
because of his known uprightness and
probity and because they liked him.
He has been very successful and re-
tires with a good share of this
worlds goods. He says he has no in
tention of leaving Enterprise. He
still owns the two story brick build
ing in which the shop is located,
d Ou WOoI
street.
Mr.. Bruce is a man who made a
big success In farming in Woods coun-
ty, Okl. One of his sons, ]. q. Bruce
came to this county year or SO ago
and bought place on Alder Slope.
His parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. f. Bruce
and brothers Richard and Frank came
two weeks ago and have since been
looking over the country, and they
liked it so we'll this deal is the re-
suit. Mr. Bruce is man whom to
meet is pleasure. He will conduct
the business along the same lines of
fair and square dealing, with prices
as low as possible.
The deal was made through Payne
G. Sheets and the Enterprise State
Bank.
Enterprise news-record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Or.) 1910-1911, 1911-04-01

City council at special meeting
Wednesday night decided to reopen
school Wednesday morning, April 5,
provided no new cases of scarlet fe-
yer develop.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Hedges, who
were married at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Daisley in this city,
March 20, have gone to Parma, Ida,
where the groom owns a farm. The
bride was Miss Minnie Winnings of
Lostine.
Enterprise news-record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Or.) 1910-1911, 1911-04-01

w woman to keep her from fall
ing to the floor he played d.
rectly into the hands Of very material
agencies under her control. The next
instant something struck him In the
face. Then with fierce jerk this same
object frightened about his neck.
A moose had been dropped over his
head. AS he was pulled backward his
startled, bullying eyes swept the cell
ing. Above him square opening had
appeared In the ceiling. Two ugly,
bearded faces were leaning over the
edge, and strong hands were grasplng
thick rope. He was strangllng.
Frantically he grasped the rope, lifting
himself from the floor In the effort
to loosen the moose with his free hand
A hoarse laugh broke upon his dinnlng
ears, the leering faces drew nearer,
and then as everything went black q
heavy yet merciful blow fell upon his
head.
Not many minutes passed before con-
sciousness, which had been but par
TALLY lost, returned to him. 1t was
pitch dark, and the air was hot and
close. Not a sound came to his throb-
blng ears. With characteristic ire
pressibility he began to swear softly.
but articulately. A gruff voice. star