Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-06-16
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FOR WEARY Bugs
Battle Royal Necessary to Re-
pei Invasion of Insect
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Driven far to sea through the force
Of a fyphoon which recently ragged
In the southern Philippine islands, a
yost cloud OF locust, a pest that every
few years wrecks havoc with crops in
the islands, was encountered by the
American steamer General Forbes,
while that vessel was returning from
Iloilo to Manila.
In passing close to the Island of
Sibuyan, the locusts had descended
upon the ship, by the millions. They
settled down upon the decks, invaded
the cabins, and made right merry with
the culinary department, driving the
steamer officers and crew to distrac-
ton The Spanish skipper called all
hands to muster and prepared to re-
pei boarders.
Through the employment of steam,
hot water and battle royal with
brooms, the insect invasion was
finally conquered 1t is claimed that,
worn out by their long flight, the
i0custs welcomed the appearance, of
the steamer, for in less than ten min
ntes the deck and matches were
covered to depth of several
Inches. Langotos redozadas a la
Franchise was one dish on the Forbes
menu that went begging on the trip.
Japanese Pirates Loot Vessel
Japanese pirates are now alleged
10 have boarded two sailing vessels
Belonging to the Yokohama Trading
company. which some few weeks ago
we're proceeding from Yokohama and
Tokyo. When nearing Namamugi, the
men on board noticed another vessel
E9iIing In the same direction as
themselves. Shortly after the vessel
came alongside, and those on board
ordered the sendo on the transport
vessels to lower their sails. The
pirates, who were all dressed in Pc
c0liar black kimonO6. boarded thieves
sci and. having transferred the cargo
70 their own vessel sailed away be
Ing soon lost in the darkness. Upon
receipt of the news. the harbor police
authorities summoned the sendo Of
the two vessels and closely question
cd them Strict secrecy is being
maintained by the police. who attach
very great importance to the affair.
X is believed some remarkable dis
closures viii shortly be Forthcoming
M
1apanesc Raise Price OF Goa!
There has heen a decided advance
ID the price Of coal at the several
ports Of call along the Japanese coast
according to advices received in this
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from Dia Nippon has been brought
TO Honolulu not only through the
United States transport service but
also in vessels under charter by the
InterIsland Steam Navigation Com
pany.
From the ports Of Moi, Milk and
Naeasaki, thousands of tons of fuel
have been shipped to the Hawaiian
Islands.
Now comes the report that Japan
ese coal has been advanced at the
rate of fifty cents per ton at the
mines. 1t is claimed that the increase
is due to the present shortage of the
worlds supply Of coal.
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New Zealand Beef and Mutton.
G. O. zee Hop e Co, will receive
per Mariana tomorrow a shipment of
New Zealand beef and mutton. This
is the first importation ever made to
this territory of meat from New Zea,I
land. Advance advices received per-
Ventura via Sydney, state that this
shipment is. fancy first grade and
bears the New Zealand government
Inspectors certificate to that effect.
and is equal to anything ever exported
to London from that country.
Heretofore, and at present, much
Australian beef has and is being inn
ported into this market, but the quail
ity is said not to compare with that
from New zealnad. G. @. zee Hop
& Co. has arranged for regular months
y shipments Of this high grade beef
md mutton by the Canadian steamer
E
'fter-lsland Departures This Day
The steamer Likeiike was dispatch
u to Hama, Maui, at noon today, TAX
ING. general cargo, including fertilizer,
coal and lumber. A late mail was dis
patched to the Valley Island in this
vessel
The G. w. Hall, an arrival from
Kauai with five thousand sacks sugar
is being made ready TO sail for the
Garden Island at five O'Clock this eve
ming taking no passengers, but a late
mail.
The Claudine will depart on a regu-
lar trip to Lahaina and Kauhului this
evening. the vessel sailing at five
o'clock taking passengers, freight and
mail
on Tanker Soon to Sail
Pie American ship Marion Chill
cott an arrival yesterday with $4,000
barrels fuel oil will be given quick
5ignatch for the Coast. Three hun
Sred drums of gasoline reached port
- this vessel. Captain Anderson re-
narts q fair trip down from Gaviota.
The prediction, is now made that the
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