Arizona republican., 1921-08-30

workers when there is need to be such. They live in comparatively nice little homes. each of which has its flower garden and lawn, well taken care of, while many of them have cows, chickens, pigs, ducks and, occasionally, a turkey In the hills are wild pigs and chickens. which are the only wild animals of the islands. There are no snakes. and the only dangerous insect is centi- pede much like those of the South west here.
 The work of the natives, at least as far as providing sustenance for them selves is concerned, consists in fish ing and taking care of the "tarro" patch. The tarro is a tuber which grows on the roots of a giant lily, and which much resembles a potato. They are gathered simply by digging into the soft soil and taking as many as are needed. Other tubers take the place of those which are torn off. and as the native takes only as many as he needs for a meal, the plant produces from year to year without -diminution.
 Other productions of the island are bananas, wild and tame: breadfruit, cocoanuts, several varieties of lily tubers, paw paws. oranges. the trees of which grow from 30 to 40 feet. while the fruit of exceptional size. hangs in clusters; pineapples. of which even the center is sweet; man. goes. custard apples. guavas. sweet potatoes and yams. In addition, the Chinese of the island grow other kind of fruits and vegetables for the Europeans living there.
 Soil UnbeIievabIy Rich
 The productive power of the soil. according to Di. Messinger. is all most beyond belief even to one who has resided in our own Salt river valley. As an example. pr. Messinger said yesterday that cocoanut trees will be planted so closely together that their tops will touch. Then. be- tween the cocoanut trees will be planted orange trees or bananas. Be- tween the orange or banana trees will be coffee bushes, and on these will be grown vanilla beans. which although they are planted in the soil become parasites and attach them selves by suckers to the coffee bush- es from which they draw their sus- tenance. Beneath the coffee plants will be the tarro lilies and under aS | a heavy and succulent grass is sown as forage for the cows, chickens and l ducks and horses. while scattered on | through the tract will be stands of bees.
 The cocoanut, of course, is the main | food of the inhabitants of the is 1 land as it is even for the dumb | brutes. The dogs and cats eat il and it is ground up for the chickens and ducks. In some form the natives | have cocoanut for every meal. The | juice of the green nuts is a satisfy ing and effervescent drink of de- licious flavor, while from the grated meat Is squeezed a juice which, with | lime juice, makes a sauce that is used universally.
 Fish is another staple article oi
 diet. The natives are well acquainted not only with the different varieties ! but also with the requisite mean: of catching them. A large centipedt Of repulsive appearance is one of the
 delicacies of the island, while octopi
 crabs, holsters. crawfish. shrimps ana
 oysters and many kinds of shellfisf | are plentiful
 Have Simple Philosophy
 The natives have a simple philos' ophy which might well be copied ir
 other parts of the world, Dr. Mes ! singer said yesterday. They do not
 overwork themselves. they do no' ! worry and fbev eat nutritious and