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1 Parre Two THE FRANKLIN PRESS Friday, Mar.cji H, 1924 Letter from G. B. Addington. Honolulu, Hawaii, Feb. 21, 1924. Franklin Press, Franklin, N. C. Gentlemen: Winn I left Franklin about eight years ago, 1 promised some of my friends that I would let them hear from me through your pa per, giving a rough description of some of my trips throhgh the Yukon and NorthWest Territories, but just neglected doing it, as my time was not always my own. But here it is, as I have absolutely nothing to do now but take (in the sights and en joy myself. Honolulu is a beautiful town of one hundred thousand, jIO per cent white. 50 per cent Jap, per cent .Hawaiian, Philipino, Samoan and oth er nationalities mixed, making thir teen different nationalities, in other -Words thirteen different languages. The principal products of the Islands are coffee, rice, pi'neapple, and i,jgar tane. There arc some sugar plantations of thousands of acres of cane. !t grows quite tall and thick, and of course half of it falls down and then it grows crooked and all tangled up, and is some job to cut and strip, pull out and load on wag ons or trucks that lmul 'X to a flume or railroad that runs thiough the plantations at several places. These roads or flumes carry the cane to the sugar mills that turn out the aw sugar, which is mostly all shipped out to the refineries. They get a crap'about every four teen months, and about-every seven years have to replant. Pineapple about the same and have to replant about every four years. These are all canned here. The sugar and pine apple businesses are very profitable but most all of the best land is owned by big companies, which makes it bad for the middle man. , There are seven of these' islands, and I have visited two of them, the Oahu and the Hawaii, and they haye been blown all to pieces by volcanoes years ago.' . The lava is to be seen anywhere vegetation is scarce, especially back in the hills and mountains, but in the valleys there is none in sight as in years the decayed vegetation has formed a soil from two to eight feet deep that is veryproductive. The mountains of this island are some what to be compared with the Nan- tahala mountains, only there are more little valleys. The highest mountain is 4.000 feet,' but , there is ;no telling how high it once was. from the looks of the crater, which is merely the base of a big mountain with the top of it blown off, and leav ving it in the shape of a foup bowl. '"'Of course 1 around these, places one J1 will find, the ground covered with .. ; lava or .burned rock, which is very porous and light. . There are. some lovely drives.' all paved. "All Around the Island ',, Drive" is the prettiest of them all. -Jt . ; takes, us through the largest valley's ;'and through the largest populations. and oyer "the largest mountains as fwell as through the tunnels. $10.00 a . head pays" for the trip, which takes ten hours. We had lunch at the Haleiwa Beach hotel, nearly the pret tiest place I ever sa.w. . These islands were discovered by ; Captain Cook in 1778. Cook was Skilled by Kealakwa in 1779. In 1795, vKanichameha came over from Hawaii and conquered .the Island Oahu. There were ....other, kings after his r death. The last king-Kalakua in 1891 : died leaving no son. Queen .Liliuo '.' kalani became ruler and in J 898 the ''...'American flag was raised on" Aug . list 12th. ' - 'Well, I guess I have given you '.".enough on Oahu. .but mavbe I had " better give some of the high. school v students some jaw-breakers ttf'pro ' nounce. . V- These arc some of' the 'names of ' the royalty : . .'... " :, , Kamehameiia (II) King. . , , Kamamalu, R.. wife of Kameha- nieha. Kaahumami, favorite Queen of Ka- mchamcha (I). ; N " . Keaweawenla, son of Kamehame . ha OH). Emma Kaleleonalani. wife of ,'mchameha (IIII). " Ra ft. .. Kalakna (I). v - . . Kaprolani, his queen.. Kaapakea, father of Kalakna. Likelike. sister of Kalakna. .LiloukaJani. lat queen, known later abroad as Queen l.il. Now for my trip to Hawaii Island. " Left Honolulu at 7 P. M. on Steamer , Haleiwa. arriving in Hilo at 8:30 A.M. . Stepped on the island excursion .,, train, around the island through the - me neias. sugar and pineapple p an tations. cocoanut palm groves, banana iieias and Faiki orchards (this is sim . ilar to your canteloupe or musk mel . Ion, and is very delicious). We got back at I P. M.. had lunch at the' Hilo Hotel, a $10.00 a day , house. At 2 . M. we took to auto- v mobiles. JO miles to Kilauea volcano. visited the volcano at 10 P. M. until midnight. This is a wonder, and is nearly round, and, is about one-half mile across and it is about 150 feet "down to the melted lava that is all . the time boiling and spewing up in great volumesometimes 50 feet high. ,' and is so hot that we could not get very close to the rim. , I mean that this is a pit of fire, and is about the middle of the crater that is four miles across, that has a rim say 100 feet high and is nearly round, This pit sometimes rises to the extent of overflow, and covers the whole cratcr. We walked back from the pit across the cftter, and most of the way it was pretty smooth, as in 1921 it overflowed the crater and most of the hot lava was left to cool without being disturbed much, and reminds one of melted Solder that has b'cxm poured out of a ladle to cool, only it is black when cold. In 1919 it raised so high that the crater overflowed and covered the Surface for miles ,down a little valley. That is a sight that can hardly.be described. , There is nothing in" nil my travels that I have seen that will beat the scenery' of these two island's. The shape of the mountains, canons' and valleys are picturesgue arui are , en tirely different from anything I have ever seen anywhere else. There is something about it that will make one want to stop and gaze for hours. I have been through the Rockies sey eral times, and over several roads, the Olympic, Cascade, Sierra Nevada and California ranges, and the moun tains and summits in Alaska, but none have attracted- me like the Hawaiians I would like to live here the rest of my life, but guess 1 won't. There is a difference of only about eight per cent in the temperature the vear round, and always a 'nice soft breeze day and night. We have been here about two months and in another month our time will be up, and then for another eight-day voyage back to Seattle. About the middle of April, we are planning to start on a year's trip. Will motor down through .Colorado.' stopping in the mountains for a while, then to Arkansas. Hot Springs for a while, and will drop in on l-rankhn some time in July.' and want to stay until "sweet tater digging time, and the fall of chestnuts and chinquapins. Then to Honda for the winter. I want to get fattened up on. hog-and hominy once more. I am down to 153 pounds now, and my usual weight is 170. This will be a long drive, but I guess we are good for it. When we get into the mountains or where it is dangerous driving, I will let my wife drive, so it we .have an accident and get "killed she can't say: "There, I told you so. If I had "been driving this would not have happened. "But she happens not to. be one of that kind. I am proud to say. Hope this rough description of the Islands will kind of take the place of one of my other trips, and that it will to some extent interest my friends. It will be-forty years the 17th of next month since I 'left. Frank lin the first time for the wild and woolly west. but. we hope to meet some of you this summer. G. B. ADDINGTON. Flats Locals. Mr. Alex Owenby and family, who rmc had the smallpox, are improv ir.ij, row. v ill!.'; Dora Owenby, who has th measles,' is getting better. . ' ' . Mr. Fred May was visiting Mr, and Mrs.W'a'lter Jones last Saturday night. Mr. M. Iv Smith made a trip, to Forney, N. C, last' Friday. Misses, Xorine. Jones ''and-' Edna Owenby were the guests of Miss Cordia Mason Sunday. Mr. John Devveese, of Buningtown. passed through Flats Friday on his way to Hewitts, N, C.' ..'., Mr. and Mrs. T. O. Lambert were visiting Mr. and Mrs. M. J. May re cently. . " Miss Maude Jones was visiting Miss Pearl Mason Sunday. Mr. Sheridan Mason has returned home from Hewitts, NC, where he iias oeen at work lor some time Mr. Turner Mav' was visitiscr Mr Dill Owenby Sunday. , Mr. .Harlie May has gone to Gra ham -County to work. v . Mr. W.- L. Jonel was visitinc Mr. Bruce Duvall Sunday. BUTTERFLY. IN MEMORY OF MRS. BELL WILLIS Mrs. Bell Willis departed this ' life March 10, 1924. She was laid to rest in the lotla Baptist grave yard on March 11th. She was a loving mother"' and kind to all she came in contact with. We shall miss her kindness in this cold world of care.. She is sleeoine. neacpfnll Till the resurrection tnnrn. When she will reign with Jesus, un mat bright eternal throne. She has gone home to glory, where she will meet her two children that nave gone on before. ... . , . . I Oh!, that chair," that vacant chair," That no one can ever fill: . ' And that kind face that we no more In this cold world of care shall see. She is sleeping, peacefully sleeping, , Till the , resurrection thorn,. ' When she' will reign with Jesus, ' On that bright eternal throne. She leaves a husband, ten chilHrpii a mother, one sister, and a host of -.v..,,., llu xtiajivcs to mourn ner ,oss- ' L. M. A Press Want Ads bring Results. Potato Dipping Simple But Results Are Great Farmers wishing -to make the most of their efforts at growing Irish po tatoes, whether for certified seed or table use, must bear in mind the im portance of dipping orjreating their seed, which insures at ftasta 25 per cent increase in yield. Here are the simple directions: Growers of certified Teed- and oth ers wishing to control sced-borne diseases of the potato will . find fhe following method "of selection Nind seed treatment effective. Remove from the seed stock tubers showing signs of scab, back scurf or rhizoctonia, and other seed-borne dis eases. Cull out unsound, non-vigorous, aiid abnormal shaped potatoes. The selection and treatment are most satisfactorily undertaken before the tubers have begun to sprout. After the potatoes are dried, following treatment, they will keep until plant ing time. Prepare the treating selection by dissolving bichloride of s mercury (corrosiv? sublimate) in water at the rate of 4 ounces to 30 gallons of water. 'Bichloride of mercury is a deadly poison if taken internally. It does not, however, injure the hands. A small quantity of warm water may first be used to dissolve the chemical, sjnee the latter dissolves slowly in cold water. The chemical corrodes metal and hwee the, solution must' be prepared and used in wood, enamel,- or con crete containers. Wooden barrels are convenient for this purpose. Seed are always prepared before being cut into seed pieces. The potatoes are best handled in sacks or slat crates for the dipping process. The time for the treatment is usually 30 minutes. If scab or rhizoctonia is. bad, and the seei have not begun fo sprout,- they may be treated for an hour without injury After treatrnent spread the potatoes out- to dry. Treated potatoes are fit for planting puroses only since poison is absorbed by the corky skin. Care must be exercised to prevent re-m-fection by. restoring the potatoes in old containers or bms that have not been disinfected. The solution for treatment grows weaker rapidly from use. If a large quantity of potatoes is to be treated, it is necessary to'add an ounce of dis solved, corrosive;; sublimate to each barrel after treating each batch of potatoes, and also enough water to bring the solution up to its original volume. TJiis should not be repeated more than four times. The treating solution should then lie poured out (away from springs and well,-) where it will sink into the ground rapidly and a new one prepared if necessary. Spread the seed out to dry and they may then be sown as desired. ' - K. W. FANTr N. C. Agricultural Extension Service. Prentiss Items. We are having some rough weath er at this writing. It has been trying to snow for the past two days. Mr. J. M. Farmer and son have ought .Mr. L. M. Henson's store. We wish them good luck. Mr. Lon McConnell and Mr. T. M. "armer have traded places, V Mr. Carl Henson and his yotmg bride were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Henson Saturday night and Sunday.. Messrs, Lester Mofhtt and Rastus Lewis .made, a- trip through this sec tion Sunday. Mrs. Mart Hodgin gave the young people of this section a singing Sat urday night. Air reported a nice time. J ' ' We are glad to hear that Mr. Frank Louis is better, after being sick for a long time.' . ' . Mr. Ezekiel Dowdle and young bride were visiting Mrsv: J. E. Henson baturuay. ' . Messrs. B. T. and Lgrn McConnell, of this section, made a business trip to Franklin Saturday.. Miss Louise Ledford, of Otto, has been helping fo take care of Mr. Grady Henson s sick folks for the past two weeks. Mrs. B. M. Becco has moved into Mr. " Arthur Sanders' house to take care of the things while they are on Buck Creek keeping' boarder? and working on the' job. Mr. ' Alex Mofhtt, of this section made a business trip , to Mr. Bill Roane s Monday for Mr. L. M. Henson. Mr. Cary Moffitt has return'ed home from Georgia, where he has been working. . ' BIG BOY. Absent-Minded. 'Absent-Minded Husband: "I forgot my umbrella this morning, dear." Wife (sarcastically) : "How did vou ever come to remember that you had forgotten it?" . . ; Husband : "Well, I shouldn't have missed it, dear, only I raised my hand to shut it when the ram ceased. See that the label on your paper is dated in advance, if you want the Press to con tiiuie coming to your home. In Memory of Our FHencV ( Miss AJke Bingham On March C, 14,' God saw best to call our friend Alice away. She leaves behind her a father, and moth er, and sisters and 'brothers, and a f-.ost cf ether relatives and friends to mown her loss. But we hope our loss will be' her eternal pain. She is As greatly missed by hef friend?. Mav God bless her many frienris-who' gavr a helping hand all through her sick ness, She was laid to rest in the Bap-, tist Cemetery on March' 9, 1924. She was the loving daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Bingham. Our hearts go out in syfnpathy for the bereaved family. We know no more, dear Alice's face we shall see until we meet beyond the sea. May we all strive to meet her in that (and where there will be no more sad farewells. ANNIE ANDERSON. Otto. News. It seems that winter has come again around this -place, after some of the spring days that we have had. It makes us feel as if spring was a longa IT ' ' " time on. , ;. Rev. Van B, Harrison preached a very interesting sermon at, the As bury Methodist Church last Sunday. An enjoyable birthday dinner was served at Uncle Joe Bradley's last Sunday, in honor of Mr. Bradley's birthday. It was. enjoyed 'by every one present. Misses Maattie and Ruth Keener spent Sunday afternoon with- Miss Kate Hyatt. There seems to be a lot of business going on around Otto. ' We are very to report that Mrs Will parrish is sick in the hospital. " Miss Kate Hyatt, who has been at tending the loth High School, is "at home on . account of. measles. She seems to be very sorry that she has to miss her school. Everybody is invited to attend prayer meeting at the Asbury'Metho dist church every Sunday at 3 o'cock We have elected Miss Kafe Hyatt as organist at the church. L. E. Holly Springs News. Closing exercises of the Holly Springs School were attended by a large crowd last Wednesday nignt. -Miss Sophie Peacock left Thursday for her home at Eastman. Ga. Misses Laura and Flora Robinson, of Route 1, spent, the past week with their sister, Mrs. A. G. Kinsland. Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Crisp spent Sunday with Mr. and 'Mrs.' W-. D. Elliott. We are haviig seme real winter for March. .Miss Hattie . Brcndle, of East Franklin, spent a few d;.ys with Mis.' Elizabeth Deal recently. Mr. John Deal's little daughtcr 'is slowly improving; Miss Lovicia-Justice, .of lotla likh School, spent the week end with home folks. Mr. Frank Cabe returned home Sunday, from Lakcmont, Ga. DAISY! AT TIIE IDLE HOUR THEATRE " APRIL 4th and 5th. ... c ' 'Mrs. Wallace ReidV Sensational Photoplav, "HUMAN WRECKAGE." A colossal drama of; in sidious evil antrljounclless good, of shrieking hate and glorious 1'ove. A picture you -yi 11 never forget. CS1 sec NOTICE TO THE FOREST USERS! BURNING THE WOODS c Does not improve the grazing. . Does not exterminate poisonous insect's or animals." . Does injure the grazing by: Kjlling the better grasses. Decreasing the "fertility of the. soil. v Increasing the damage from frost, sun, wind and rain.- ' . - . ' Does injure timber. ' i Does increase, insect damage. Does kill the young trees. Therefore, if Fires continue to occur it will be nec essary to prohibit grazing on burnt areas in order toi give the Range a chance to recuperate. Cooperate with" tKe Forest Officers iri Preventing Fires.A National Forest Tidier Fcr Sale. Sealed bids will be received by the Forest Supervisor, Franklin, N. C", up to and including April 3, J924, for all merchantable dead timber standing or defwn, and all live timber marked or' designated for cutting on an area pmhrarina' about 400 acres on the watershed of Evans Creek, Nantahala. National Forest, Macon County; N. C, estimated to be 60 M ft. B. M. of ..Kaetnnt white oak. black oak. and hickory saw timber, 200 tons of chest nut oak tanbark, 4,uuu cross ties ana i nnn rhpctnnt poles in - standard lengths from 25 foot to 65 foot; in- elusive; No bid ot less man $j.uu per M ft. for saw timber, $3.00 per ton for tanbark. $0.10 each for ties, $0.40 eacli for 25 ft. poles, $0.65 for 30 ft,, $1.00 for 35 ft., $1.25 for 40 ft., $1.50 for 45 ft. $1.25 for 50 ft., $2.00 for 55 ft., $2.25 for 60 ft.' and $2.50 for 65 ft. will be considered., $200.00 must be deposited with each bid to be .applied on the purchase price, refunded or retained in part as liquidated damages, accord ing to the conditions of the sale. The' right to reject any and all bids re served. Before bids are submitted, full information concerning the tim ber, .the tonitions of sale, and the submission of bids should be obtained from the Forest Supervisor,' Franklin, N. C. ' M14-3t National Forest Timber For Sale. Sealed bids wilt be received by the Forest Supervisor,. Franklin. N. C., up 'to and including April 10, 1924, for all merchantable dead timber, standing or down, and all live timber marked or designated for cutting on an a"rea embracing about 200 acres on the watershed of lotla creek, Nantahala Kational Forest, Macon Co., N. C, estimated to be 125 cords tanbark, 250 CiK's;'nut oak tics, and 150 Chest nut poles, more" or less. No bid of less than $3.00 per cord for tanbark, $0 10 each .for Chestnut oak ties, $025 each for 25 ft. poles, $0.40 for 30 ft., $0.50 for 35 ft., $0.75 for 40 ft., $1.00 for 45 ft., $1.25, for 50 ft, $1.75 .for 55 ft., $2.25 for 60 fC $2.75 for 65 ft. poles will be considered. " $150 must bo de posited with each "bid to be applied on the purchase price, refunded or retained in .part as liquidated dam ages, according to the. conditions of the sale. The right to reject any and all bids reserved. Bef6re bids are submitted full information concern ing the timber, the conditions of sale, and the submission of bids should be obtained from the Forest Supervisor, Franklin, N. C. ' M21-3t School Laws in Switzerland. In Switzerland if a child-does not attend school on a particular day the parent gets notice from the. public authority that he is fined so many francs; the second day the fine is-increased, ar.d by the third day the amount becomes a serious one. In case, of sickness tkjk pupil is excused, but if there is anjuispicion of sham ming a doctor is sent to the house.
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