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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-12-03
DIRECTORS REPORT

Following is, the report Of Directo"
Ct the Experiment Station: Gentle
men:-I herewith present a report
covering the work Of the Experiment
Station of the Hawaiian Sugar Plant
el's Association for the fiscal year
ending September 50. 1912.
The most important entomOlogical
work Of the year has been IN cOnnec-
ton with the rearing and distribution
e colonies of this parasite and in
making Investigations to determine
the extent to which it has become es-
t>hli> he'd and spread on the planta-
tons. In all, 80 colonies were sent
out, of which y were feared in the
Station breeding cages under the care
Of Mr. kershaw, and IS were supplied
from material collected br.Mr. SweZey
in the fields of the Waialua Agricul-
tW5 al o. Through the courtesy of the
E!antIuOn company in question. it Will
ne seen that the work OF distribution
was facilitated. in such degree as to
prove Of very maternal advantage to
nearly One-half OF thd II. s ?. A plan
tat'Ons. The Waialua fields from
Uhirh colonies. for shipment. were
t2uS derived were chiefly those which
were being harvested or were about
40 bavNaSt a6 tho
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Reports covering practically the en-
tire field of sugar production, ship
ment and marketing have been filed
by. the different committees of the SUI
gar Planters Association, and many
of them are of great interest to the
people of Honolulu.
Report of the committee in charge
of the experimental station reads in
part as follows: ~. -.
These of you who remember the
modest beginnings of the station
when DR.. Walter Maxwell was APP
pointed to the dictatorship in the
year 1895. and can today see the
establishment in Mai1iki with its sub
stantial and fully equipped buildings,
its library and Scientific apparatus,
and its staff CT between 20 and 80
scientists, many, 4efs-xhem are of
worldwide celebrity, and whose bull.
letins and publications. are studied
and valued y the scientific world
at large, may well teel proud OF the
way our association HAS Kept abreas'
Of scientific development and dis
covery in every depar.Raent.
But to appreciate fully the immens 4.
place in the operations CT the station,
il lis necessary to visit the sub-sta-
ton at Waipio on the plantation of
the Oahu Sugar Company, where
are being conducted, not on the small
scale that has hitherto been of ne
cessity imposed on us, but on COM
plete plantation scale, so that the re-
suits obtained from r. these expert
ments may be not onlyS absolutely re-
liable, but may also be. directly ap-
piled to general plantation conditions
In addition to this Il visit to the
Eva Plantation CCnpany's factory
would show complete installation
for carrying cat the Investigations
and experiment hts jim connection with
the Battelle process which were con-
dUcted during the. past year, and
which it is, plannsd 20 continue into
the coming ~P3rQH
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DIR. Lyon has completed his studies
c. the iliau fungus and the results of
this very important investigation have
been published in bulletin form. He
has devoted all available time to the
study of Yellow Stripe disease, Fiji
disease, and Sereh Certain symptoms
or pathological Phenomena common to
all three of these diseases have been
noted by DR.. Lyon and he is convinced
that a complete understanding of the
causes responsible for any one of them
will undoubtedly aid considerably in
determining the etiology of the others
For this reason he is working on all
three, although knowledge of Vel
low Stripe disease is the chief end
aimed at. The careful comparisons of
diseased and healthy canes which the
pathologists have been able to make
at the Experiment Station clearly
show that this disease can, and will,
cause very serious losses If allowed to
spread on the plantations II is now
well established on Hawaii, Maui and
Oahu, and constant attention will be
required to keep it under control.
Sereh has been found in Hawaiian
fields, but as our climatic conditions
are not congenial to its development.
DIR. Lyon feels that little fear need be
entertained that it will ever become
epidemic, providing that it lis not en-
couraged too much by the growing of
varieties.
Fiji disease has not yet found its
way to the Islands and the strlctes
quarantine against this malady must
he constantly and most vigilantTy en-
forced.
Mr.. Larsen has continued his study
Of the spot-disease of cane leaves.
bringing to light many new and i'm
portant facts concerning the habits
and life-histories of the parasites
which cause them. He has cultivated
great many fungi and tested out
their parasitism by inHoculation ex-
pCriments. Three distinct strains of
the eye spot fungus Correspond sac
chari( have been isolated . one of
which proves to be far more tiruIent
than the others.
Mr.. Speare has devoted his time to
the study of fungi parasitic on sugar
ne IuSStJS. ne mas Hd0 SIX uHdpr
observation and has worked out in
great detail the life cycle and parasi-
tic habits of three; two of which are
5 pecies new to science A lack Of ma
terial has not permitted him to eX
pertinent with the others to any ex-
tent.
AL of the plantations on Kauai
Mani, and Oahu have been insDected
by Messrs. Larsen and Speare during
the year and a detailed report on the
prevalence Of cane diseases on each
has been returned.
All specimens Of diseased canes
submitted to the experiment station
for examination have received prompt
and careful attention at the hands or
DR.. Lyon and his staff. The patboIo-
"is1a have been asked from time tn
time to determine the cause of dis.
eases affecting plants other than
cane and in complying with these re-
quests they have found it necessary
to make cultural studies of diseased
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scarcity of "borered" cane, the lt.,s-
ence of the parasite was determined
with great difficulty and it is not I'M
likely that in a number of instances
the borers have not been sufficiently
numerous to give the parasite fair
start.
investigations conducted on some OF
the plantations where the parasite was
first established show that large per-
centage of the borer grubs are para
si1ized. In one instance where an ac-
curate count was made of the grubs
found, 80 per cent were affected; if
these had been left undis turbed in the
field some that were not already para
sit:Zed would have become so, thus
making the actual parasitization in the
field somewhat over 30 per cent.
In the crop of cane harvested in
1912. several Of the plantation man
ayers have observed satisfactory de-
crease in the amount Of cane destroy
ed by the borer, and future crops will
Without doubt show an increase in
beneficial results from the parasite.
As shown by the field observations OF
the Station entOmOlOgistS on pl3pta
tons where the TaChinid has become
SPREAD throughout. a strong point in
the efficiency of the parasite lies in
the fact that it migrates to fields of
yCUng cane as soon as bOrerinjured
cane can be found In many such
fields examined nearly all of the bOrer
grubs we're found to be paraSit1zed.
The killing off of these first &rHbs in
the cane should very materially check
the increase of the borer at the start
and prevent the cane from becoming
hadlv infested
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tissue from the following plants
falfa, alligator pear, banana, car
ton, eucalyptus, geraniuni, man
pepper, sweet potato and taro. ID
have also made diagnosis by mic
scopic examination of diseases
cotton, date palm, orange. pea
pineapple, rose and vanilla.
The diseases of banana and eucall
tus appear to be of more than Or
nary economic Importance. J
Psychologists began the study OF
banana disease at the request OF
e. v. Wilcox, OF the u. s. Experim.
Station, who feared that
the Panama disease. u
lated several organisms
eased plants and was
of trying incubation expelIAI.
with them when, owing to the exig
cies of the mosquito campaign,
became suddenly deprived OF the
mana plants as working material.
was able to say with certainty, b
ever, that the specimens submit
by DR.. Wilcox were not afflicted y
Panama disease, :. as the organs
known to be responsible for this 4
ady were not present in. their
sues. From the nature of the or
ismS which were found DIR. 1
thinks it likely that the disease
the so-called "Moko disease OF
West Indies.
The eucalyptus disease Is ope|
ing in the grove on Tantaltls, W
great many trees have died
during the last four years. Mr..
sen has isolated a fungus from
fected trees which behaves as an
gressive parasite when br0ught
contact with the tissues of a heal
tree. Since the eucalypti are
chief trees with which the Bureal
Agriculture and Forestry is str1I
to replenish our depleted forests.
trouble merits prompt and earefui
tentiOn
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first brought to the attention of the
entomologists, it was hoped that the
damage it might do would prove to
be negligible and that no alarm need
be felt about it. Owing, however, to
recent developments, Mr.. Muir has
made a special report on the situation
which has been published in the
Planters Record for November Your
committee hopes that every manager
who has not already done so will
read this report carefully, and, will
be on the alert for any manifesto
tons of the presence of this pest in
his fields
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CHEMISTRY AND 81
TECHNOLOGY
ne Behavior of Cane

The Behavior of Cane
Pressure.--In planning
MIR. DEER felt that inf0rmati0n
value In mill work could be obtai
by studying the behavior OF q
flber under great pressures, espeo|
~ as the literature of the cane su
industry contained no reference
an experimental study of this nat
AS the station possessed no Y
ing machines, two belonging 70
College of Hawaii were placed at
disposal through the kindness o.
gilmore and DIR. Young. Some
claI pieces of apparatus we're
constructed locally.
AS a result of many experineI
Mr.. DEER found that the QUANTITY
juice expressed from Chopped
crushed cane depends on:
la) The actual pressure emplo'|
Cd The number of DRESSINGS
dependent of the actual pressure
ployed.
tc) The degree of lineness OF
material pressed.
AS regards the above. it was 10
nat after a certain pressure
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BATTELLE PROCESS

The results Of the preliminary tests
and experiments made last season in
the Eva Plantation Company's fac
tory. were considered sufficiently en-
couraging to justify a continuation of
the same during portion of the COM
ing. grinding season. While it is too
early to venture upon any prophe-
sizes regarding the eventual outcome
of these experiments, it is safe to
say that they are being followed with
the closest interest, and if successful,
Will have far-reaehing effects on the
whole sugar industry of. these islands
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FISHER INVESTIGATION

During the investigation recently
conducted here by the Secretary of
the Interior. into the complaints and
charges made by the Delegate against
the Governor, many subjects were
touched on or examined into which
could hardly be considered exactly
germane to the original matter to be
investigated. Amongst these was the
experimental station of the Planters
Association. Inasmuch as this insti-
tuition is in no way connected with
the Government. but is owned and
supported entirely by the members Of
the association Cor their own ad-
vantage and use, it might have been
supposed that the methods Of cOTt-
ducting that institution We're hardly
a subject for a Government investiga-
ton. and that provided those meth
DDS did not in any way conflict with
the law OF the land, any public criti-
ciSm thereof should come from mem
berS Of the association and be pre-
scented by them to those responsible
for and in charge OF. the institution,
AS. however. charges Of undue
secrecy and improper procedure in
the conduct Of the affairs OF the pX-
pcrrmcntal STATION were publicly
made daring the course Of the inv estI-
cation. and as no opportunity was al
forded to the association Of replying
TO or defending itself from the criti-
cisms thus levellcd against it, your
committee decided THAI its -wisCst
course would be TO request the di-
rector of the experimental Station TO
address a letter to Mr.. Fisher in an
endruvor TO correct the false impress,
sion which these public m;s-state~
ments must inevitably have made
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PEST WIDESPREAD

In tho maio".tv u these cases he
T.chinids have spread to all parts Of
ne plantation where tie cane IS az
licked by borecs On the remaining
plantations colonies Of the parasite
have. not been pre-, en1 for a Ions
enough period for them to nave in
ceased sufficient to be readily found.
On some OF the plantations. examined.
Nh. Swczey rerOrts, that owing TO the
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AN0MALA BEETLE

When the existence Of this pest was
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Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
B. R. co. LAND SALE
Gan Buy Charcoal Cheaper Than They
 Gan Make it.

Gan Buy Charcoal Cheaper Than They
 Gan Make it.
 The Barnum Richardson Co.,, of Lime Rock have decided to sell practic- ally all of their woodland in Connecticut. Massachusetts and New York. The reason for their selling is because at present the Pennsylvania fields can fur. nish them charcoal cheaper than they can make it themselves.
 ~ The fact that the Company are selling their lands will be welcome news, to many farmers and property holders for it will enable many to acquire addition al wood land at reasonable figure and will also enable them to straighten out some of the crooked lines iii their pro- perty.
 The work of locating and selling these lands has been placed in the hands of w, B. Hubbard, West Cornwall, Conn, who can no doubt furnish any informa- tion that might be desired relative to the numerous tracts.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
Bow Scouts.

Last Friday night the Boy Scouts met at the club house with Mrs. G. A. Adam; as Mir. Stone was not able to be there. Much business was gone over. Saturday afternoon eleven scouts hiked to the top of Canaan Mountain with Mir. Stone and had very fine time.
 Monday night the Scouts had very pleasant surprise at the club house. They were all asked to come at six forty five and they almost all came. When they arrived they found many games there of all kinds and a very pleasant evening was enjoyed. A short business session was held and a vote of thanks was voted to be given to all the people who were so kind to give the Scouts such grand games. Next Friday night the boys will hold a regular meeting at the club house and enjoy another even. ing wi tn the games. Secretary.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
THAT DEPOT NUISANCE

Indignant Passengers Object to Being
 UseIessIy Drenched.
 The practice of flooding the platform and drenching passengers alighting from the trains at the Union depot, while fin ing the locomotive tanks from the stand pipe, has again become an intolerable nuisance. For some time, under orders issued by Superintendent Lake, the careless practice was stopped and the firemen compelled to use sleeve" to prevent the water splashing over the edge of the tender. Of late, however, no such device is used, and no effort made to abate the nuisance, which has become even worse than ever before. Not only is the water permitted to flow over the tender in torrents. but it pours out of the big waste plpe at the bottom and floods the platform ill a regular river, fully twice as much water going to waste as is required to fill the tank Very few passengers have the hardi hood to attempt to pass, either to or from the cars, while the engine is being watered, and frequently ladies go back and around over the depot square" rather than make the attempt,
 Complaints have been made, but to no purpose. It is promised that when the new stand.pipe is completed the nuisance will be abated. In the mean time the new stand-p pipe is not completed and unless some relief is provided through the powers that be, in authori- ity, it looks as if the nuisance would continue, with only such satisfaction as some husky patron may be able to- SC. cure. after drenching, by yanking the grinning fireman from the engine and ringing his neck-and giving the en- gineer the same dose if he manifests disapproval.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
VALUABLE INSTITUTION
Manager SeeleY, of Industrial Bureau
 Issues Interesting Report.

Manager SeeleY, of Industrial Bureau
 Issues Interesting Report.
 Manager w. H. Seeley of the New England Lines Industrial Bureau, which is maintained by the N. Y, N, II. & R. R. and other roads. reports, in circular letter, that during the first IS months of the Bureaus activities, ''sixty-eight manufacturing concerns have been es- tablished in New England territory, representing an investment in landi plant, and equipment of over two mill lion six hundred thousand dollars. These firms employ more than $500 peo- pie, comprising, according to the, basis of computation used by the United States Government, dependent popu- ulation of over l2,000 people.
 "It may be interesting to note that nearly as many industries aggregating a larger property value. were established during the six months ending October 31, 1912, as were established during the entire period of the first year the Indus- trial Bureau was in operation. The circulars issued by the Industrial Bu- reau, from time to time, addressed to the various business organizations throughout New England in the interest ot those seeking locations, have attained excellent results. For example: The Thermos Bottle Co.,, located at Norwich, Conn, through the cooperation of the good people of that thriving city, was the result of our circular No Q, dated September 23, 1911. The Forester Toothplck Co.,. located at Oakland, Maine, through the cooperation of the excellent people in that locality, was the outcome of our circular dated July 16, 1911. The Cold Rolled Steel Co, and the Bennett Manufacturing Co., were located at New Milford, Conn, through the energetic assistance of the New Milford Board of Trade, and was the outcome of our circular dated July %. 1911, and April ?, 19l2, respectively The Patterson Rubber Co.,, recently lo- cated at Lowell, Mass, through the splendid cooperation of the Lowell Board of Trade, was the result of our circular No. 100, dated May, IA, 1919. Through the assistance of the Industrial Bureau, Wells 6 Flanders, box manu- lecturers, were located at Enfield. N. H., The Standard Machinery O., at Auburn, R. l.. and the Maine Feldspar Co.,. at Topsham, Maine.
 The industries specifically mentioned. when fully developed, will represent an investment in land, plant and equip ment aggregatng nearly one million dollars. The work of the Industrial Bureau is entirely gratis.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
ConleX Inn Sold.

The Conley Inn in Torrington has been purchased by syndicate of Tor rington men, William H. Morrison, Dennison L. Talcott, Daniel Pullin and James E. Mallette. who will form a stock company and will enlarge and i'm. prove the hostelry to meet the demands of the present day. The deal which has been in the works only a short and very very quietly, was consummated Thurs. day morning.
 The hotel was built by the late Frank Conley twenty-two years ago on land purchased for $8,OOO. Within a few weeks the land on which the hotel livery stable stands, and which was included in the original purchase, was sold to the K. A. Perkins Electric Company for 1000, and the stable is being converted into garage. The purchase price of the hotel is said to be in the neighbor- hood of $75, ,O00.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
TRAINMAN KILLED
Fell From Caboose and Was Run Over
 by Engine.


 Frank Graham, fagman of Engineer Harry Dodge's switcher crew, was killed by his engine at the Canaan station, Saturday morning, and his body lay be- tween the station building a"d the O. N. E. tracks for more than an hour and half before being discovered.
 The switchef had pushed the east bound morning freight train to Norfolk, having left Canaan at 5:12. AS the train passed the station, Graham was seen standing on the iron step, beside the pl- lot and evidently preparing to climb up onto the caboose ahead. On arriving at Norfolk, however it was noticed that he was absent, and the crew concluded that he had left the train at Canaan for some reason of his own. Conductor Blodgett, on going to the station at about 7 o'clock. was mortified to find the dead and mangled body of Graham lying at one side of the track, opposite the freight office door. It was found that his right leg had been run over above the ankle and his head crushed in 8 frightful manner. It is supposed that in climbing to the top of the caboose he had lost hls footing and fallen to the tracks, to be crushed to death by the locomotive.
 He had been employed on the switch- ing crew for about year, boarding at Patrick Carey's, and had wife and four children in Toronto, Canada. His mother, Mrs. Forman, lives in Danhury,
 The remains were taken, Monday, to Toronto, for interment.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
AMENDMENTS ADOPTED
Canaan B. M. A. Holds Important s8usi-
 ness Meeting.

ness Meeting.
 The special business meeting Of the Canaan Business Mems Association, held Thursday evening attracted larger attendance than might have been ex- pected in the midst of the holiday season.
 The new president, Holsapple, was in the chair, and for the first time called the meeting to order. Secretary liar denbergh read some of the minutes of the previous meeting.
 Treasurer Allyn Fuller gave a concise report of the financial condition of the Assoclation, which made a gratifying showing, from which it appeared that all bills have been paid and there is a substantial balance in the treasury.
 The amendments to the bylaws, fixing the number constituting a quorum, and changing the regular meeting night to the third Thursday in each month, as proposed by George s. Fuller, were adopted.
 The treasurer reported that the revised list of active, paying members showed a membership of fifty and it was decided to pay the per capita assessment to the State Association on that basis for thls year.
 The committee on the annual banquet reported progress. The banquet will be held at The Garfield Thursday evening Jan. 16.
 The president was instructed, by vote of the meeting, to appoint committee of three, on new industries.
 Voted that the secretary have 20( copies of the Associations Constitution and Bylaws printed for distribution among the members and others.