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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-16

compared with that done by similar
organizations from schools and coli
leges that have made enyiable feputa-
tons by their singing here and else
where.
The boys have been putting in much
extra time in rehearsals this year in
order to make sure that their part of
the concert program will be delivered
with complete success. There is a lit
tie friendly rivalry between the boys
and the girls clubs which is sure to
keep them at their best.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-16
F. w. Wakefield SUES
FOR WIFE'S PICTURE

Alleging that his wife is the own
er of large painting of herself which
is being detained by J. j. Mack, execu-
tor of the will of the late John NJ.
Keith, Franklin W. Wakefield, hus-
band of the former Mrs. Jack Spreck-
els, has filed suit in San Francisco
court to recover the portrait Mr.. and
Mrs. Wakefield became prominent in
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The numbers which the boys will
render tomorrow night will give them
opportunity to display their ability in
all the different phases of glee sing
ing. There will be rousing hunting
songs and some humorous numbers,
one of which is an original medley,
combining various popular melodies
in rather unexpected combinations.
In Pale in the Amber West the boys
have an opportunity to show what
they can do in singing requiring a
sustained legato and beautiful tone
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-16
CRUISER STEWART
SAILS FOR ENSENADA

SAN DIEGO. Cal, March 16.-The
u. s. 8. Stewart left under orders from
the navy department last night, bound
for Ensenada, Lower California. That
city is known to be a Villa hotbed,
and the Stewart has been sent to i.-
vestigate threatened revolt Of the
garrison.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-16
cARRANZA CONSUL AT
DOUGLAS WANTS BULLETS

DOUGLAS, Ariz.. March 16.-The
Carranza consul here has demanded
that 100000 rounds of rifle ammuni-
ton held by the express company's
agent and consigned to the Mexican
general, Gales, be turned over to that
officer. The matter has been taken
up with President Wilson by Minister
Arrendondo. II is declared that Gen.
Gales viii be unable to cooperate with
Gen. Funston in the pursuit OF Villa
unless he receives the cartridges.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-16
HONOLULU OIL
STOCKHOLDERS
GET GOOD news

TAssociated Press " Federal wireisssI
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, March 10
The department of justice, IT is re-
Ported here. has finally reached the
opinion that the way is open for the
clear listing OF the patent claims OF
the Honolulu OH Company's holdings
IN the Kern County oil fields. Capt.
William Matson. head Of the Matson
Navigation Company. is president of
the committee.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-16

quality. An especial feature will be
the rendering of Kipling's tragic
Danny Deeyer," to which Walter
Damrosch, an American composer, has
set some intensely dramatic music.
The baritone solo in this song will be
taken by L. G. French, the director.
Patrons of Punahou and all Honolulu
music lovers should not fail to attend
the concert on Friday evening to en-
courage the boys In their efforts, and
to give themselves an evening of real
musical enjoyment.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-16
RECRUITING BRISK

NEW YORK. N. Y, March 16.-The
army recruiting offices in this city
and In New Jersey were swamped yes
terday with would-be recruits for the
service. The situation on the border
ana the possibilities OF further trouble
has brought the applicants for enlist
n1ent by the hundreds to The recruit
ing places.
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TWO REQUESTS.
Schofield Barracks, T. H.

schofield Barracks, T. H.,
T. -. Mar IA, 1915.
Editor Honolulu Star-Bulletin.
Sir: There is too much Shaping
back and forth between soldiers and
citizens for the improvement of con.
ditions. 1 admit We all have griey.
ances, but ! will not trouble You with
mine -...l
You have been so good as to ask
what ! would like. -.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-16
RUMANIA'S QUEEN
Is SERIOUSLY ILL
.Associatad Press by Pedaral Wiralaasl

IASSoctAt0d Pf988 " Fed0fM WuoIe98T
LONDON, Eng. March 16.-Word
reached this city last night that Queen
Marie of Rumania Is seriously I'll at
the royal residence in Bucharest Ply
sicians have been IN attendance upon
the royal patient, whose condition, it
is said. is grave, Fears are entertain
ed for her recovery.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-16
JAPANESE CONTRIBUTE
TO CHINA REBEL FUND

TOXIC. Japan. March 16.--Repre-
sentatives Of the Revolutionary party
in China are at work in Japan at
tempting to raise q war fund. Many
prominent Japanese are reported to
lave contributed large sums.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-16

Honolulu when they were married
here last fall. Keith. who was an arr
lover, was owner of an oil portrait of
Mrs. Wakefield. Mrs. Wakefield was
one of the Iegatees OF the Keith will,
receiving s25,0O0. =. .-..
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-16

Articles of incorporation were grant
ed at Boston to American WOODEN
Co. of Massachusetts, capital S6O. 0go,-
coo. l.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-16
P. o. SAVINGS BANK
BILL PASSES HOUSE

IAssociated Press by Federal wlreIossl
WASHINGTON, ID. c., March 16.--
The senate yesterday passed the sec
ond reading Of the house postal saw
iugs bank bill. providing for an In
crease In individual deposits to a
maximum of $1,000 upon which inter-
.est-.isr to beSpaid and an addftiunat
thousand without interest.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-16

Foreign built vessels admitted to
American registry since June 80 last
number a. with q total tonnage Of
64.S43.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-16
HERM4NNs SOME.

Versammlungen In K. Of p. han.
Montags, Januar und IT; Februar Z
und FL; Maerz 6 und 20.
W. WoLTERS, President.
G. BOLTE. Sakretaer
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HONOLULU LODGE NO. 1,
MODERN ORDER or PHOENIX.

VIII meet at their home, corner o.
Beretania and Fort streets, every
Thursday evening at 1880. o'clock.
CHARLES HUSTACE, JR-, Leader.
FRANK MURRAY, Secretary.
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Honolulu Branch Of the National
German American Alliance Of the
v. S. A.

Meetings IN K. Of P. Hall on Sal.
urdays:
February IL, March IL, April 8, May
s, June 3, July l.
PAUL r. ISfNBEfG, President.
c. Bolt e, Secretary.
sa7tIAn. ~ 70 July I incl
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-26
SUPREME COURT OUTLINES
TORRENS ACT PROCEDURE
General Rules Are Laid Down for Iteg-
intrntion OF I.nnd ritlcs-toiOnei
Mnss1c Explains New Law.

with general rules and forms for
procedure under the TorrcnS regis
traiion act. drawn UP by the Supreme
Court Of Appeals at the November term
"f court. everything is now in readi-
ness for the registering Of titles To
land In accordance with the new law.
The statute gives the Supreme Court
the privilege or changing these rules
from time to time. provided they are
made to operate uniformly throughout
the State
Colonel Eugene Z. Massic. a Rich
mond attorney, to whose efforts the
pa SSag" of the act is principally due
yesterday gave out the following
statement:
Special Significance is given to the
Torrcns act BY the passage Of the Fed =
craI farm-loan act. No farmer can zee,
"A farm loan without exhibiting Il good
title IL the officials under that act. In
other words, every farmer viii have to
have his title examined by some lawyer
and certified to be good before hc "a II
get a loan on his farm. But If H.. ha,
"a Torrens title guaranteed by law UNI
der the uniform land registration act
in Virginia. nothing NOR. viii b" re-
CURED. and he will never have TO have
his title examined again.
THE act applies at once To the fol
lowing forty-two counties and five
cities: Alhcmarlc. AppomattoX. Bedford.
Botetourt. Brunswick. Buckingham,
Campbell Charles city. Charlotte. chcs-
terrified. Cumberland, Dinw.iddic. Fair
fax. Fluvanna. Go0chland, Grcenesville
Halifax. Hanover, Ilenrico, James CITY.
King William, Louisa I.uneuburE
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-26

Mathews. Mcckicuburg, MiddlcscX. New
Kent. Orange, Powhatan, Prince Ed
ward, Prince George, Princess Anne.
Prime" William. Eapphhannock, Eoa-
hoke. southampton, Spotsy!vania. stat
FORD. Surry. SUSSEX, Warwick and York
Counties. Fredericksburg. Petersburg
Portsmouth. Richmond and Williams
burg.
Any other cay or county may come
under the act within the next two
years by popular vote. But there is no
'ompuiSion upon amy one. YOU can
register your ti,i" or let it remain un-
registered, just as YOU choose.
III your city or county has already
been brought under tn. act. this sim
ply gives YOU the privilcs" of having
your title registered if you choose TO
do SO
Tn" total valu" of the real estate in
the toriF-two counties and cities above
enumerated. according to tn. state
AUDITORS report for 1915. Is $2l5.9i?,-
VI The value Of buildings alone in
th"S" counties and cities. according To
IN" sam" report. is Sl09.2SO.293 Thus
" t"Sc titles were certified under the
iorr"uS system tn" bankabl" capital
Of the territory mentioned would be
Increased by from $lU9.0UO.0v0 to S2l7,-
100000"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-26
Hope Almost Abandoned
When She Found Remedy
DR.. CaldweWs Syrup Pepsin
Relieves Chronic Case of
Long Standing

Aitgr a long period Of suffering with
liver and bowel trouble that brought
on piles, during which she had tried
many remedies without obtaining re-
lief. Mrs Mary J. Jewell. Of Berrieu
Springs. Mich. heard Of Dr. Cald wells
syrup repsin and obtained :, bottle
from her druggist This simple. mex
p"nsiTc laxative compound brought
almost Immediate relief and Mrs. Jew
ell wrote TO Or Caldwell abou, her
case.
In her letter Mrs Jewell says: Il
had tried so many things for the piles.
without being helped at all had
about given up hope OF ever being any
better. knew it was the condition
OF my bowels that caused them. and
after had taken :, bottle of your
syrup Pcpsin | knew /; Was jus; the
medicine needed. am very grateful
TO YOU for sending IN. the little book
the advic" and Instructions IL gives
would teach any on. how to get we'll
and how to keep Well
Dr. Caldwelis syrup rcpsin *
combination OF simp!. laxative herbs
with pepsin. free from opiatc or mar
cotic drugs, and is mild and gentle in
its action bringing relief in an easy.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-26
Charming $685. Blouses

Newest ideas-yes, indeed-he styles as we'll as material
and colorings " 49, ''i'"
bouses beautifully embroidered plain: Bouses wit
MATERIALS are Gcorgette crepe. combinations of ia ne,
and Marquisec crepe de chine
ana charming combinations OF these other coIors
NaiueS are ELECTROMAGNETIC beautiful blouses
No.o' There's treat In store for seeing these
Second Floor--Wes
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-26
In Time for the Game
FrOcks, $l9.75

Models tit to grace almost any OCCASION indoors
or out BY far the most charming models of the
season VIII be seen in this special lot together with
some exceptional values.
Frocks or Crepe de Chine, Satin, Georgette Crepe
lalteta etc, In the season most popular light and
dark shades; also combinations of Satin and
Georgette.
lhese trocks are dantily trimmed with beads
lace embroidery, silk ribbons. etc In a great manv
instances there are but one models of a kind
ana SO numerous are they that we cannot attempt
description or each style. We ask that you inspect
these wonderful $3.50 Frocks for Yourself
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-26
EARNINGS INCREASE
N"rf"ik aud Western Statement >h,,X.
substantial t.nfn Over Int
Ncnr.

operating revenues of In. Norfol.
and Western hallway com pany for tn.
month OF October were S5.2GG2t4 in
cteaSinr per cent over las, year
whlI" expenses aggregated S2.SsJ.if5
which was also AN increase of p,r
cent. Net railway operating revenues
Increased per cent. gross Income 2
per cent, ana operating income per
cent. The net income for the month
amounted to sl.9Ss,5iD. increasing 10
per cent over last october. Norfolk
and Westerns net income FOR the four
months OF the current fiscal year ag-
"regatcs $s.3il.lil, showing Il gain Of
IL per cent over the same period of
last year.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-26

IN" demurrer flied by w w Sal.
ana Mrs. Edith TuniS sal" in the sui,
brought against them by Tie Bunting
McNeal Real Estate Company 10 com
pei them 10 remove certain signs from
their property on the boulevard was
heard yesterday by Judg" Is. r. Crump
III the Law and Equity Court. tn
signs i'll question are operated by Il
large billboard concern. and the de-
PENDANTS claim there is no law against
the advertising SO long as IL is not
Of AN object Iopabl. un:,r.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-26

natural way. without gripping. or other
pain or discomfort
Druggists everywhere sell Or. Cald-
Wells syrup Pcpsin for fifty cents
bottle. To avoid limitations and inei-
fect!vc substitutes y. sure YOU get DR..
Ca!dwelrs syrup Pepsin. Sec that a
fac-simile OF Or. CaldwclIS siTnatur.
and his portrait appear on the yellow
carton in which the bottle is pack cd.
\ trial bottle. free of charge. can be-
obtained by writing TO pr. w Il. Cald-
well. ;j5 Westminster Street. Monti-
cello. Illinois for whom ihis advertise
ment is published
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-26
Little Xmas Things
Worth Stopping For

Countless little offerings are scattered here and
there throughout the store and you pass by they
offer wealth of gift suggestions
"ere to-day and gone morrow" perhaps then
Others take their places-but they are all unusual
NEW different and yet in perfect harmony with
the spirit of Nmas
TO the wise, word is sufficient
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-11-26
Another Lot of Those
Twenty-Nine-Fifty SUITS

What matters it now if you of those
who missed that big 500. 80 Suit offer of last week
here's another-and the Suits comprised in it
every bit smart and of the high-grade
terals
Broadcloths. Wool Velours Gabardines Serges,
Fancy Wool Velour Checks, etc, in the best
models and cOors.
There great many SAMPLE SUITS among
these. which worth quite deal more than the
price asked
Colors are Burgundy, brown, green navy blue
black and checks; all Goats are silk lned--smartly
trimmed or tailored effects-and great many have
large fur collars and cuffs Skirts all flarng
This is the third lot OF Suits we've offered re-
Gently at this price-which means they must have
been. and are still. SPLENDID VALUES to sell so
quickly.
GET YOURS NOW-you could scarcely hope for
a better Suit value if you waited till February
Embellishments and Misses sizes
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1916-08-21

La autoridad de aquelloS monarcas
sarguinarios era absolute, desp0tica.
sin limiteS.
Los perSonaies mas importanes del
l9ino no eran para el jefe del Esta-
do mas que los primeros e~sclavos; cl
pueblo, n manada de bestias que
sacrificaba de vez en- cuando para
aplacar las iras de la divinidad O de
los soberanos difuntos.
Podian disponer a su ~antojo de Ia
vida de todos los habitantes del RENO
v lie sus ~haciendas; ~ como ahusa-
ban de este poder! Cuando faitaban
esclavos que sacrificar no Sc paraban
en- barras, Y escogian las victimas en-
tire sus ~subditos, SIN que estos osaran
rehelarse.
.Acerca del numero de hombres que
Sacrificaban en- las grandes fiestas,
haste decir que ell g%obernador portu-
CUES de la isla de Santo Tomas trat6
en- cierta OCCASION Ge librar a mil dos.
cientos esclavos destinados a perecer
en- I'M fiesta secundaria.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1916-08-21
FGLLETIN NJ. 40.
COSTA DE MARFIL
(Por Emilio Salgari.)

eos. descausemos. Manana nos disi,
giremos al Volta, ' cuando hayamoS
atravesado Ia region lie los krepis to-
dos nos vo!veremos negros.
Al dia siguiente, despueS de nra
noche completamerte tranquila. Ia
caravaRa emprendi6 el viaje a mar
chas forzadaS para llegar al rio an
ties que anocheciera.
La travesia de los bosqueS sc hizo
sin dificultad V sin maloS encuentroS,
Y hacia la puesta del Sol acampaban
en- Ia otra orilla del rio.
En- los diaS ~Siguientes continue el
viaie cast sin interruption. salvO las
paradas de Ia noche para descansar,
a travis dc la region de los krepis,
vasto erritorio c~omprendido entire el
Volta. las poSesiones ing!eSas de Ia
Costa de Marfil Y el rio Mono. Y en-
cuyo dominic hacian los dahomeya-
nos frecuentes excursiones para pro-
veerse de esclavos que matar en- las
atroces fiestas de IA sangre.
Es,a region, que desde hace algu-
nos amos Sc e~ncuentra baJo el protec-
torado de Alemania, eStaoa fornsde
entonces por un gran numero de Pc
quenos relnos, absolutamente inca
paces ne hacer frente ; SIS podero-
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1916-08-21

ccSor de GeletG, no huhiera decidi-
DO a Francia 4 invadirlo, poriendo
fin 4 los secularcS banoS de sangre
que con varios p?eteNtoS Sc celebraH
anualmente en- Ia capital Y en- Ia ciu-
dad santa de Kama.
Su Superficie es cXtensa, pueS e. lex
tiende desde el MAJ haste el 9" de lati
Ind Nortc, o sea hasta e! lago del
Niger. tornado por los rios que CO.
rrcn a 10 largo De los TogoS Y el Opa-
"a, que deSemboca junto a Puerto
Nuevo. comprendiendo en- totalidad
IN territorio de mas de doscientos
kilometros de Ocste n Este.
Su china es De los mas malsanoS G
inSoportables de toda Ia region de la
Costa &c 3tarfil, pucs dicho pals Sc
hal!a en- p!cno Ecuador, expuesto 4
una yerdaGera lluvia de fuego que
hace cast impossible la permanencia 4
los europeos. ann en- las atlas mese-
tas del interior.
Hacia el mar es peor todavia, pues
las .fiebrcs ~paludicas son endemicas,
Y las emanacioneS de los grandes bos-
ques producer fie5res fulminantes
Y mortaies 4 cuantos no estan aclima-
tados, Y que tambien suelen ser muy
peligrosos para los ~indigenas.
En- las mas elevadas mesetas Sc le
vantan las principales ciudades Gel
RENO; Aboney, que es Ia capital;
Kama, llamada la Ciudad santa, por-
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1916-08-21
(Pasa a la so. columna 2a.l

zada por n cXtrema brutalidad fl
sica Y n verdudera degradation mo
raj: y Ia superior, a la que pertene-
cen "a familia real Y las classes domi-
nantes, Y one Sc caractcriZa 2or su
dcspcjada inteligencia Y por sus fac
clones regulares, que, aparte el color,
son ONO las de los europeos.
Estas dos aza no superan el mi
Hon de almas. nimero compuesto en-
sus dos terceras parties por los escla-
vos, pobres victimas destinadas a
morir s~acrificadas Ell las fiestas de la
sangre cuando no habia prisioneros
de guerra de que disponer.
Nacion cminentemente guerrero,
el Dahomey ha sido siempre IN azote
para sus v~ecinos los TogoS, los Krc-
pis Y los del Jaruba. Durante Sig!os
Y sigloS no solo Sc ha mantenido in
dependicnte, siro que ha satido re-
prImlr las agres!ones de SuS enemi-
gos, a~fianzandose como ~potencia mi
litar de gran waller.
Cosa extrana. : quizas lnica en- to-
dos los pue5los. no colo del Africa,
sine de- mundo: ST fuerza principal
Ia constiuian Sus regimientos de anna
zonas. reclutajas entire las mas bellas,
mas fuertcs y mas erne.es j6venes
del RENO.
Educadas 0 gran cuidajo, vigo-
rizadas con p~rolnngados ~eiercicios
tniiiCares, adiesUIadas en- el maneJo
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1916-08-21

Csense las
paSTiLLAS De- Dr.. RICHARDS
UN NUEVO INVENTO: Ell EU.
QUE AEREO"


Leei"oS en- I'm 2rfl""'c" AUSfFaG"
"e HeNic";
Ia c~''SN".'""a nos m pueSto q
coA'acto cor ei Seh"r Carlos Daz'.
suo"i'o eN'"h"!' FeS'"enle en- -AeNc"
oeSoe mace m0cAos &A"N' ) quen e.
% dc No'iehl"Te &c III! patent" en-
II 9~ecfet"''' DC Fome"to IN aPar"t"
"e :" i"'e'e'"a par" IA ~h"'e@acl""
"eie"' "e .o'''" e9PoSl"'' an caSeo &c
""F"e dc "'"ae">'""e> aPf"Pla'aS; cas-
co io'"""o poF Hon1e ehVoituFa. pc
iec'"hehle hesmeuc@ de materia! IL
zero '"peFme"D'e " los gases. IL Tor
ma interior dc. "P"Fato "eJa eNPac'o
par" P@S%Je'o> e"ISa' : 'le&2"o c.
C"So p'"i'' '"'S'o''"' SoH'o P"'"c''-
u"S' Il az" "e'eo '"'e'e "e coF""-
JeN' '"'",''-'" '"Sohe'">' p~U"Ien"o
l'0'"' SQUIRE e ~SU" = oeSe'eNoe u
"'"I'
h0S "C''"'eS e'"Pi"'oN "''S'-
w
ca, ,fica,+ap,erra nr-ic-icos , iuic;o
de; sa1o, Daya. f5,ralas as-ahiidrf ,
los Dr;r,a,,s - .o~,,,Ia,, n,i5,s , H.,
sac,,5o. /, .a5or no., -, ,oo,.oa,
z,n,ir,,,. ,mhos ,.o,re,;e,4as or 80,
buoue atreo, haciendo preyiamente
estuGio deteaiGo de Ia navegaci6n ma
ritima = prorurando i!eyar al aire las
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1916-08-21

Que en- ella estan las tumbas de los
| reyes. V ALI Sc hacen los grnnde5
iagrupaciones de pob!aci6n, auuque
por su escasa importancic no pueden
cunsiderarse como ciudades.
En- Gamble, Ell Ia costa solo surge
Widak, Ia Unica poblacion e. que ere
permitido q los europeos establece!-
Sc Y ~comerciar, Y donde pagaban los
trihutos al rey. consi:entcs en- .bote-
Has de conac Y de ron.
Pocos eran los dahomeyanos Ge
pura sangre que antes de Ia cCupa-
ciJn franceSa entraban en- eSa ciu.
dad: Y no 10 hacian sin manifestar
viva repugnancia, por considerable
contaminaGa con Ia presencia &c los
europeos.
Una sofa vez n ano entIaAan Ell
ella los sacerdotes indigenas en- So
lemre procession, llcvando en- ella los
feticheS. para sacri+icar a ia divini-
dad martina una de las mas hermo-
a j6venes del reinc. Ia cual era
arrojada al aqua para que %sIrviera de
paste a los muchos pcces-perTos cue
iafestan las orilIas de IA Costa lie
Marfil.
La p~oblac:on de este RENO, que lie
90 q scr tan celebre por ST. barba-
ne, parece compuesta de dos razas
diferentes: Ia inferior, compuesta por
Ia mayor parte de los e~sclavos roba-
dos en- los raiSes Vecinos, caracterl>
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1916-08-21

SOS v~ecinc$. Los krepis ocUpan Ia
Parte septentrional. Y los togos Ia
m~eridional. PocoS son los centres
poulosoS: excepto Hpandu, junto al
Volta; Wava. al lado del Todij. 4
corta diStancia de Ia possession ingle-
81; kpetu, en- el mismo rio, Y Ajax
pam. muy al Norte, en- Ia region de
los AkpoSsoS, las demaS ~poblaciones
son pequenas aydeas sin importancia
alguna.
En- cinco dias, deSpues de haber
pasado Ia region montanosa que Sc
extiende del Sudoeste al Nordeste, &
traves del 7" de latiud, Y de ha6er
hecho bgeves paradaS en las aldeas de
Tota. Misahode. Pelome y Togodo
para proveerse de where's frescos. Ia
aravana llegaba 4 ia margen delrio
Mono. que CORE a pOcaS millas de
distancia de Ia frontera, : cuatro no
ras despues acampaban en los domi-
MOS del faroZ Gelere.
e. Dahomey es IN RENO que nc
puede comPetir con e. de los asehan-
It's en cuanto a extension Y pobia-
cioH, pero que lie superb como poVen-
cia militar, siendo sus habitantes log
mas belicosos de toda Ia Costa de
Marfil.
Fundado hace cerca de IN siglo, Sc
ha mantenido independence hasta
estoS ultimos amos; Y aun 10 seria 81
Ia cruel ferocidad de Behauzin, SUI