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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-10-11

Mr.. Ballou. have them here.
These four volumes have here are
the hearings before the Hardwick In
vestigating committee. Irefer to page
2627. On that there ID q table. The
production for Hawaii ID given. In
1888. which was the year Of annexa.
ton, the crop was approximately ESQ.,.
900 long tons.
Senator Cummins. And what was
Il last year?
Senator Nelson. Five hundred and
thirty thousand long tons.
Mr. Ballou. Yes; and our Estimate
for this year Is 500, 900 tons.
Senator Cummihs. And your pro
duction has practically doubled IN the
period the islands have been q part
|of the United States?
Mr. Ballou. Yes.
Senator Cummius how much 81
the production In 1893 was owned and
controlled by the Spreckels family
Mr.. Ballou. That do not know.
Mr.. C. A. Spreokels himself sold out
that large Hawaii Commercial and
Sugar Co. during that very year.
Senator Nelson. Was that the old
man?
Mr. Ballou. No; this was the son.
The old man had left Hawaii At that
time. I know that In 1893 Mr.. G. A.
Spreckels owned that big plantation,
which he sold out that year.
Senator Cummins. Do you know
what the production Of that planta,
ton was at that time?
Mr.. BaIlou. No; but should esd.
mate It at $4,000 to 10000 tons.
Senator Cummins. Had Mr.. Spreck.
els an interest IN other plantations
at that time?
Mr.. Ballou. Mr.. G. A. Spreckels. or
any Spreckels? I think there was
some interest in 1898. I think there
were still q number Of Spreckels' In.
terests that were gradually sold out
about that time. Following annexa-
tion the Spreckels family In general
disposed Of their holdings in Hawaii
until only a very few Of them were
left.
Senator Cummins. Were you at the
Baltimore convention?
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80 =
Senator Cummins You were speak
ing Of Mr.. LoWrys
MT. Ballou. Yes.
Senator Gummins. ~ having con-
Quoted campaign TOT tree sugar
Mr.. Ballou Yes.
Senator Cnmmina DO You Know
when he began his campalgnl
Mr. Ballou Yes; nom bis own tes-
timony he began T 10 1903
Senator CUMMING. WIZ you describe
~ general way how e mas oeen
carried Ont
pr. Ballou. i has been carried On
largely BY sending out printed pett
tons contailng the stekement-ena .
think two OF them. are u the record
that tarin on sugar = 2 az q
cents 3 pound. ana eQ0LttieAt g q,
20 per cent ad Valorem az ana tnAt
this high tax = NOT lusslnea
senator Cummins On, IN e.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-10-11

The Mexican house has been asked
TO delay the presidential election in
definitely.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-10-11

sYour Castoria b certainly ne greatest remedy
~ ehildssa know Of. know NJ othsr pro,
nistary psspaIatioa which q ~ sqnal..
AA suzvAarz \. p,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-05-15
Kansas Letter.
Haddam, Kans., May 2, 1918.

Haddam, kanS., May q, ~ l3.
Editor Reporter:-Enclos you
will find $3.50 for the Leon Report
err which seems as though we cannot
do without. And l am anxious to
know what has become of my oppon-
ent, Mrs. J. D. Strong, as l haven't
seen anything in the paper for some
time about her. Well being as this
is such a windy day, it seems as
though I can't think of anything but
wind, so if this letter seems windy
to you just blame in onto the old
Kansas wind. Oh! of course the
wind doesn't blow in Iowa. forgot.
We are living out in the country four
miles and on a level road and level
as land could be. We have lots OF
fruit trees and everything is in full
bloom, which is good sign OF some
thing to eat if old Jack Frost doesn't
make his appearance. | don't think
he will for the nights are rather
warm. l have so much work to 40
| cannot think of very much to write
We have nine rooms to keep clean
also have 6 children to keep clean
and a big garden and potato patch
so you see l haven't much time to
play on the organ. Irene is large
enough now that she is about to take
my place in playing anG house work,
too, that is when she is here. She
is going to school in town getting
ready for the Sth grade and she won
in the spelling contest so that pro-
notes her on the list to go to the
county seat to their final wind up. To
be plain, l hope she wins the cup
up there for Haddam won it last
year. she won in ner grade also last
year. and also got the prize for be-
ing the prettiest girl in Haddam.
Well, must tell you our last baby
looks just like Irene, so if you know
how she looked then you will know.
But she is little Stone. We call
her Marjorie Pearl and use her first
name Now we have Opal, Crystal,
Ruby and Pearl Stones. The boys
come in between Irene and Crystal.
Birchem is a great big robust boy
but Edgar doesn't seem to grow so
fast. / tell him he wants to wrcstle
with. Birchem too much. My birth
day will soon be here again, seems
as though l am getting old so fast,
the 3Oth of this month will be 80.
AS l have so many others to write
to, and work l must hurry and bring
my letter to close. But I must tell
you Orr had a bad sick spell last
winter with gravel in his kidneys
that lasted him for about month.
He seems to be better now. 1t
would do you good to see the lovely
green wheat fields, getting our rain
this spring as it is needed. We just
had four inch rain last night and
it is still raining some Listing corn
is the order Of the day. The boys
want me to ask you II you would
like pair Of young jack rabbits al
eady tanned to drink milk. Il is
treat spott n trying to catch them.
We JUL rot through shooting at An
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-05-15
REAL DAUGHTER OF REVOLT
TION.
Mrs. Mary A. Smith, Living In Osce'
ola, Ninety-Fiye Years Old.

The Des Moines Register and
Leader of Sunday contained an in
teresting article about Mrs. Mary
A. Smith, a real daughter of the
Revolution, who has been a resident
of Osceola for many years. 1t also
showed a group picture of five gener-
atoms. They were Mrs. Mary A.
Smith, aged IS years, her son, John
Smith, aged IS, her grandson, Sam
uel Smith, his daughter, Mrs. Oney
Hale and her son, Roland, all of
whom are living in and near Osceola.
"Osceola, Iowa, has a distinguish
ed citizen in the person of Mrs. Mary
A. Smith, a real daughter of the
American revolution-One of the
very few living the estate. She was
born in Kentucky ninety-five years
ago and is the last living of family
of sixteen children.
Her father, William Moore, serv-
ed three years in the war OF the
revolution In 1887 she married
Zebulin Smith in Indiana. They were
among the pioneer settlers of Clarke
county, coming here in 1855. Her
husband died in 1919.
aunt Polly as she is familiarly
known, makes her home with her
son., Jacob, here. She has excellent
health for one of her advanced years
retaining her mental faculties to a
remarkable degree. Cheerful and
happy, she delights to receiv her
friends and talks most entertainingly
of bygone days. 1t is a treat to listen
to her. She is staunch Baptist.
Besides the seven children, name
ly, John, Jacob, Jasper, Mrs. A. K.
Ralph and Mrs. F. Edwards, of Osce-
ola; Will of Winterset, and Mrs
Ellen Archer of Oakland, California,
she has twenty-four grandchildren,
thirty-seven Observation-Disclosures and
two great-great-grand
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-05-15

After a years effort to apprehend
members of the county court of Dali
las county, Missouri, who are held in
contempt by Federal Judge Arba s..
Van Valkenburgh of the western Mis-
souri, district for refusing to obey the
courts order to levy tax equal to
$7O,500 to be used as the initial pay
ment on the county's railroad bond
ed Indebtedness the United States
marshaPs force has confessed it's in
abaility to trap the recalcitrant
judges and it will be necessary to
issue new writs at the sitting of the
federal court in April. The contempt
cases are an echo of the bond litiga-
ton in which the county has been de-
feated many years. The principal
bondholder is David Yost of Pitts
burgh, Pa, who holds a judgment
against the county for more than a
million dollars. There are others
holders of bonds all growing out of
the issue for the building of the FIT.
Scott and Laclede railroad 40 years
ago. The road never was built The
original amounted to $235.0CO, but
the interest has increased this debt
to more than $2,000,000.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-05-15

or town any motor vehicle which has
not a suitable muller in a proper
and efficient working condition and
it shall be further unlawful to drive
or permit to be driven on the streets
of any city or town any motor We
hicle with the muftler cut out or not
in operation.
lot shall be unlawful for any
person to cause or permit any motor
vehicle to be driven upon any public
street or highway by any person IN
der the age of fifteen (15) years.
lin cities and towns, motor We
hicles turning to the right from one
street into another shall have the
right of way over vehicles travelling
on the street into which same are
turning.
12-In cities and towns, motor We
hicles turning to the left into an
other street shall give the right OF
way to vehicles travelling on the
street into which same are turning.
13-Operators of motor vehicles
in cities and towns, upon the ap-
proach of any fire apparatus, police
patrol or ambulance shall stop such
vehicle as near the right hand curb
as possible and remain stationary
until such apparatus, patrol or ambu-
lance has passed. Ill
14-In cities and towns, it shall
be unlawful for the operator of any
motor vehicle to leave any such We
hicle standing upon any street in the
business district thereof within
twenty feet of any hydrant unless
such vehicle is in charge of some per-
son capable of driving same.
15-In cities and towns, no motor
vehicle shall be left standing in front
of or within fifteen feet Of either
side of the entrance to any theatre,
auditorium or other building where
large assemblages of people are be-
ing held, except in taking or dis
charging passengers or freight and
then only for such length of time as
is necessary for such purpose.
16-At theatres and public gather
ings in cities or towns, or under un-
usual circumstances, motor vehicles
shall stand or move as directed by
the police.
lit shall be unlawful for the
operator of any motor vehicle or per-
son in charge thereof to leave unat-
tended upon any street or highway
a motor vehicle while any part of the
machinery is in motion.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-05-15
For the Weak and Nervous.

Tired-out, weak, nervous men and
women would feel ambitious, ener-
getic, full of life and always have a
good appetite, if they would do the
sensible thing for health-take
Electric Bitters Nothing better for
the stomach, liver or kidneys. Thous-
ands say they owe their lives to this
wonderful home remedy. Mrs. O.
Rhinevault, of Vestal Center, N. Y,
says: II regard Electric Bitters as
one of the greatest Of gifts. can
never forget what it has done for
me-" Get bottle yourself and see
what q difference it win make In
your health. Only SOC and 800.
Recommended by Bell & Robinson.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-05-15

old one out in the orchard. I must
not forget to tell you that we live
within one mile of the place where
the Campbell boys were born and
raised that run the Campbell Bros.
show, and they stay here at Fair
bury, Neb. When we lived in Rocks
county, we lived within four miles of
the geographical center of the Unit
ed States, twin mounds we have to
pass when we 60 to my mothers
place. They still live in Osborn coun-
ty and are having good health. l ex-
pect 1 had better close or you will
sure believe what l said about the
wind in the fore part of my letter.
But the rain quieted me and the
wind, too. So hoping to hear from
my old friends and especially the
one in Oklahoma, l will quit with
wishing good luck and best wishes to
you all.
l remain as ever,
Mrs. Orr Stone
P. S.-As Orr did not get this off
l will tell you about Irene winning
in the contest She won a $1,000
Webster dictionary and was offered
a $1,000 bill for it as soon as she
got off the train, but she says no
money will buy it. There were 6
contestants from 6 different towns
to SPELL She has received quite
few presents already.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-05-15
RULES OF THE ROAD.
Iowa Regulations for Motor Vehicles
That will Interest Auto Owners.

Decatur county automobile owners
should familiarize themselves with
the following road laws" adopted
by the legislatures:
THE operator of motor We
hicle shall turn to the right when
meeting another vehicle and in the
cities and towns shall at all times
travel on the right hama side of the
street as near the curb as the condi-
ton of the street will permit.
2-The operator of motor We
hivle when overtaking and passing
another vehicle, shall pass to the left
and shall not drive to the right until
clear of such vehicles.
3-The operator of motor We
hicle shall, before stopping, turn in
or changing the course of such We
hicle first see that there is sufficient
space to make such movement in
safety and shall give a visible or
audible signal to the crossing officer,
If there be such or to drivers of We
hicles following, of his intention to
make such movement by raising the
hand and indicating with it the di-
rection in which he wishes to turn.
4-The operator of motor We
hicle in turning to the right from one
street or highway into another, shall
turn the corner as near to the right
hand side as possible; and, in turn
ing to the left from one street. or
highway into another, shall pass to
the right of and beyond the confer
before turning.
5-The operator of a motor We
hicle in crossing from one side OF a
street or. highway to the other side
thereof, shall turn to the left, 80 as
to head in the direction in which the
vehicles are moving.
EN- cities of the first class, it
shall be unlawful to stop motor We
hicvle unless the right side thereof
is next to and parallel with the curb
and as near thereto as the condition
that this rule shall not apply in cases
Of emergency, when the stop is made
to avoid accidents or to allow pedes-
trians or vehicles to cross in front Of
such motor vehicle, or when made in
obedience to the signal Of a police
officer.
lin cities and towns it shall be
unlawful for the operator Of any
motor vehicle to overtake and pass
ony other vehicle at street intersec-
tons in the business district.
S-It shall be unlawful for the
operator Of motor vehicle to per-
nit the motor of same to operate in
such manner as to visibly emit an
\ unduly great amout OF steam, smoke
of products OF combustion from ex-
4 !. ~ nj nAa f1r OnAninR2
II shall be unlawful for the
operator of owner Of any motor "
I hicle u oporate or permit ~ 10 on
Grated tnpoa " atrseto of Any city
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-05-15
MY Greed Of Happiness.

To smile bit, SO can see
"A thousand smiles smile back at me.
Not to be too wise, yet be no fool,
Nor tamper with the golden rule.
To be sincere, and love lot,
And do the best with what I've got.
Not give advice, but prove instead,
The road ID. best where / have led;
To battle fearlessly when right,
And not to Sboast when we'll ! might:
And. last, to be 8 friend indeed.
To- the oppressed this 4 NY creed.
CO. lGaatT0u.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-05-15
Constipation Cured.

Dr.. Kings New Life Pills will re-
lieve constipation promptly and get
your bowels ih healthy condition
again. John Supsic, of Sanbury, Pa.
says: ''They are the best pills l ever
used, and advise everyone to use
them for constipation, indigestion
and liver complaint" Will help you.
Price 25c. Recommended BY Bell
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-05-15
YOUR FOOT FITTED.

Nearly every type of feet can be prop
erly fitted right here in our styre. by a
proper fit, we mean shoe that is stylish,
serviceable and comfortable.
If we can't fit you properly from our
stock, we'll frankly tell you so. Rather
than give you a misht, we much prefer to
lose the sale.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-11-07
Halloween Party

A number of young people We're
charmingly entertained Friday evening
by Miss Lucille Anderson. Throughout
the reception rooms there was pro.
fusion Of all Halloween decorations,
lack o'lanterns giving the whole an
appearance of weird beauty. Cats and
bats were suspended from the door
ways and draperies, and other features
characteristic of the evening provided
no end of amusement for the guests.
After unmasking the guests enjoyed
the usual Halloween Games. Mr.. Asa
Benoit won the prize, witch, in the
Black Cat contest.
Delightful refreshments were served
picnic style.
Those enjoying Miss Anderson's
hospitality were: MeSsrs Dautel, Yantis
Aylesworth, Benoit, Romero, Logan,
McBurney, Moss, Girshfsky, E, D. and
L. G. Lewis, Mcmillan, Robinson, Unkel
Misses Lena and Mia Arceneaux, Ruth
and Maude McLees, Ling, Weichert
Mcdonald, Duncan, Mcdowell, Langley
Stewart, Hathaway, Robinson, Neeley
Robichaux. MesdameS Dautel, YantlS
AylesWorth and Mott.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-11-07
Halloween Party

Halloween is the grand anniversary
of those aerial people called fairies.
It's the night when witches and
ghosts and hob COLLINS are out on their
midnight errands. The air is full of
yellow ghosts and weird fortune tellers
are prying into the future The annual
anniversary of the chief Of these spirits
held their gathering last Friday even.
ing at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. D. c.
Botorff. Misses Leda and Lillian Botorff
invited a number of their young
friends to join in the celebration of
these weird spirits. The home had
been tremendously decorated and ar
ranged in happy keeping with the
| occasion.
The guests were met at the door by
spirit ghosts and babe welcome to their
hall. Lights burned dim and ghost
ushers led the guests to the chambers
of entertainment and mirth.
Games and dancing delighted the
guests. The Scottish la DIS and
lasses of Robert Burns on his Halo
ween night never played SO many.
Madame Zell, the ghost fort une
teller was there and pried into the
future and told all things that woult
surely come to pass to each one of the
guests.
Dainty refreshments were served
and the hour of midnight struck oh, st
quick!
There were present about rs young
people and at a late hour they reluct
antly said good night" to 60 homo II
anxiously await the return of Halo
ween again.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-11-07

j. F. Bower one of the most success.
full diversification farmers was in Welsh
Monday. Mr.. Bowers brought to town
with him some specimens OF his velvet
beans which may prove very intesest.
ing revelation TO other farmers who
may be skeptical on diverSifiCation. MIR.
Bowers took seven prizes in farm pro.
ducts last year at the fair at Lake
Charles and is an enthusiastic advocate
Of Investigation. He thinks diversifi.
cation is the thing for the farmers and
is demonstrating very successfully how
a great variety of crops ban be success.
fully grown here.
FOR SALE:-One Case traction en-.
CINE aud Gaar Scott separator in good
repair, equipped with wind stacker,
long Dagger and self feeder. Inquire
Calcasieu Trust & Savings Bank, Lake
Charles, Jennings or Welsh, La.
Mrs. N. ]. Lyons and little daughter;
Lucy Bell of Sulphur arrived here
Wednesday morning for few days
visit with her sister, Mrs. w. T. Nc.
Airy of this city.
j. McCollister who has been the
guest of his daughter. Mrs. Thos. Todd
OF Jennings for several days, returned
to Welsh Monday afternoon.
The Journal has an elegant line
of samples of Engraved Wedding In.
vitationS and Reception and Visiting
Cards. Call on us for your orders.
A. C. Morgan and son Ed, were the
guests Of friends in Lake Charles
Wednesday.
A. R McBurney went to New Orleans
Saturday evening for couple days
business. He shipped five carload OF
cattle to the market Saturday.
Octave Corbello of V-oodlawn was a
business visitor in this city, Wednesday
MessrS. l.. E, Robinson, j. H. Cooper
F. A. Arceneaux, Ausam Marcantel and
Yves Pitre went to Jennings Thursday
morning to attend the regular meeting
of the Police Jury.
A, B. Hall and family are moving thi:
week to their home south of Sportsman
Park.
Mayor John Gamble and wife, o.
jennings came over Sunday for visi
with the latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Riley Prentice of this city.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-11-07
An interesting Continued
Story of Local Happenings
In and about Welsh Touch.
ing Personal Mention. ). 49,.

Lon Russell of Vinton who spent a
couple days the guest of his parents.
MIR. and Mrs. 7. P. Russell of this CITY,
returned to his home Saturday evening
Miss Lille Hathaway teacher in the
Lake Charles Central School, was the
guest of her sister, Mrs. w. L. Stewart
of this city, Saturday and Sunday,
Messrs. C. C. Kimball and Chas, Rus.
sci went 10 Edgerly Friday afternoon
where they expect to work for the
present.
W. H. Kennedy OF the Rio Bravo Co.
was a business passenger to Lake
Charles Tuesday.
Miss Maud McLees assistant principal
OF the ThornWell school. was the guest
Of her sister, Miss Ruth McLees, Satur.
day and Sunday.
Miss Katie Strobe who has been
spending several days with her sister
Mrs. Feeney, of Lake Charles, who has
been quite ill, but at the present time
is improving nicely, returned Tuesday
afternoon bringing her sisters three
children for few days visit on the farm
Mrs. ChaS. Mason and Miss Ella
Russell were the guests OF friends in
Lake Charles Saturday.
Prof. j. R. Logan of Thornwell, was
the guest of friends in Welsh Saturday
and Sunday.
DR.. w. L. Stewart was professional
visitor to Lake Charles Monday even
ing.
Miss Tallie Hebert went to Lafayette
Monday to consult a specialist in re
gard to her eyes.
Mrs, Callie Books and Miss Florenc'
Davis, telephone operators Of this city
were guests of friends in Roanoke
Sunday.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-11-07
Polish and Bran at
Peck's Feed Store. tt

A. L. Clark, rice buyer of Gueydan
was the guests of friends here Thurs.
day.
Mrs. S. Narens and daughter, Mrs.
Carter and little baby of Roanoke were
quests OF the formers husband, Mr..
Narens who has butcher shop here IN
this CITY, between trains Thursday.
L. G. Lewis was business visitor to
Lake Charles Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Mcmillan and her
brother Robert Narens, were guests OF
friends in Welsh wednesday evening.
Eff. Doan was transacting business
| in Lake Charles Monday.
Mark Fontenot was business visitor
| to Jennings Thursday afternoon.
| Insurance. .................Aii Minus
at The CalcaSieu Trust & Savings Bank
Insurance Department.
| Rev. Father Ferret was the guests OF
friends in Lafayette Thursday.
| Miss Edna st. Clair who has been
spending several weeks with friends IN
| Glenmora, La. returned home Thurs
day morning accompanied by neT
friend Miss Boyd who will be her guest
The ladies of the Catholic Church will
serve gumbo, coffee and cake, and a
dance will be given on Thanksgiving
at their hall.
i A.y. Pelloquin, Justice OF the Peace
| from Ward 9 was one OF the prominent
visitors to Welsh Thursday. Judge
| Pelloquin says thrashing is now max
/ inc rapid Roadway in his section ant
that the grade and yield OF rice is bette
than was expected.
The little Is months old son OF Nh
and Mrs. Adrian Bulloch of near Heck
! er died Wednesday OF this week an
was buried Thursday.
Rev. P. j. Robidaux of Crowley file
the pulpit at the Presbyterian Churc
! last Sunday morning and at the Metht
I dist Church at the evening hour to ivy
} appreciative audiences.
J.. C. Kiplinger will be found locate
3 for the present at his residence wher
) he is prepared to do all kinds OF shoe n
pair work. You patronage solicited.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-11-07
W. C. 7. U. Convention

The Nineteenth Annual Convention
of the Third District of Louisiana
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
will convene tomorrow November the
18th and continue in session through the
9Th at Pollock, La. Among those who
are on the program the following
ladies from Welsh are noted: Mrs,
Bertha Bradbury and Mrs. j. B. Lee.