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THE MAUI NEWS, FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 1917.
Why Island Onions
Are Not Popular
Superintendent Longley Analyzes
Situation That Has Puzzled Local
Growers Experiments May Give
Clue To Solution Of Problem
In a report to the territorial food
commission, Superintendent A. T.
Longley, of the territorial marketing
division, tells some of the reasons why
local grown onions are a drug in the
market in Honolulu. The production
of a better keeping variety, and the
learning how to cure the crop better,
are, thinks Longley, the chief things
to be done to overcome the difficulty.
In his report he says that nearly
3,000,((iO pounds of the vegetables
were imported from the States in 191o,
while onion growers in the Islands
suffered loss because the market would
not lake their product.
One reason Longley explains, is
that much of the island onions thus
fat have been of a variety which does
not keep well Yet, while they do
keep, they sre as good as any import
ed, and for the Rake of encouraging
growers, should be purchased by con
sumers. In due course of time grow
ers will be producing the varieties
which keep longer, and then there will
be no reason for preferring any other
than the Hawaiian-grown onion.
Longley reviews the present situa
tion ns follows:
"The condition of the onion market
has improved considerably during the
past two weeks but the situation is
si ill very bad for the grower. I at
tribute the poor condition of the mark
ed for island onions to the following
causes:
"First, that the dealers have stand
ing orders with mainland produce
firms or local importers which they
will not cancel, due to the uncertainty
of local crops.
"Second, that the retailers will not
handle the island onions on the same
margin, due to the fact that there Is
f;realer spoilage in the local onions.
"Third, that the consumers will not
demand that the retailers supply them
with island onions at the prices adver
tised in the papers daily, but Imported
onions at higher prices.
"Fourth, that the varieties of oni
ons being grown in the islands at pres
ent, wh'le conceded to be mild and of
excellent flavor, are difficult to cure
and do not stand shipping or storing
as well as imported onions.
'Tractically all of this crop of Hai
ku Onions has been sent to market.
The division has only a few cases
left to dispose of. Most of these oni
ons were of the Crystal Wax variety
and the early shipments were not
well cured. Later shipments were In
better condition but unless this varie
ty can be more thoroughly cured it
is recommended that other varieties
be planted.
"There are from fifteen to twenty
tons of onion of the Yellow Bermuda
variety on this island and the crop
from about fifteen acres of the same
variety In the Kula district yet to be
marketed. The Oahu onions, some of
which have already been marketed by
the division, are probably the best
onions ever grown in the Territory,
and as they are fairly well cured and
sound, should meet a ready sale to re
tailers and consumers .
"None of this crop of Kula onions
has been marketed in Honolulu to date
and no samples have been received.
In former years the Kula onions have
been much larger than those grown in
other sectvons but generally not well
cured. Whether the poor curing has
been due to climatic conditions or the
lack of instruction on the part of the
producers, I cannot say.
"The growing of onions is a new
business to the island farmers and
very few if any of these men know
how to properly cure their crops. I
would, therefore, suggest that a practi
cal onion grower who has had consid
erable experience in the curing of the
crop, especially the Bermuda varieties
he engaged to instruct the farmers
along this line.
"In order to determine the best
varieties of onions to grow in the Ter
ritory, Mr. F. G. Krauss, of the U. S.
Experiment Station Is testing out
twenty varieties on a large scale at
Haiku. He intends to plant at differ
ent seasons of the year in order to de
termine at what seasons each variety
does best and whether or not more
than one crop can be raised in a year
"Two seasons ago onions were har
vested as early as February and ship
ped to San Francisco, where they were
sold for as high as six cents a pound
during the month of March. Last
year the crop was late and shipments
to the Coast were a loss. Onions from
Hawaii must reach the Coast before
the Imperial Valley and Texas crops
are on the market if good prices are
to be expected.
"During the calendar year 1916 a
total of 2,856,000 pounds of onions
were imported into the Territory at
an average price of 2.3 cents a pound
plus freight from shipping point and
importers' profit. In view of the
above figures it would appear that
there should be no trouble for local
producers to dispose of a few tons of
island onions at three cents a pound
TELEGRAPH NEWS OF THE WEEK
Useful Knowledge.
"Some of the grandest dlcoveries
of the ages," said the great scientist.
sonorously, "have been the result of
accidents.
"I can readily believed that," said
the fair lady. "I once made one that
way myself."
The great man blinked his amaze
ment. "May I ask what it was?"
"Certainly," replied the fair one.
"I found that by keeping a bottle of
ink handiy you can use a fountain pen
Just like any other pen without all
the trouble of filling it." Christian
Register.
WASHINGTON, June 21 Shipping board, July 2, starts marine
engineering school. Six institutions will train officers for merchant
men. Five thousands engineers wanted within 18 months. Board pays
fees and board. Is also recruiting 5000 masters and mates who will
receive schooling.
Automobile, typewriter and sewing machine plants may be called
upon to make standardized parts for aeroplanes, according to plan of
aero production board. Board's report on aeroplane plants finds that
even though greatly enlarged, they will be inadequate.
WASHINGTON, June 21 Eighty-seven concerns bid on 35,000 army
trucks. Three firms offer to build the entire lot. Total offered many
times over number required.
WASHINGTON, June 21 Official dispatch to Chinese embassy
forecasts a peaceful settlement. China's president decrees an immedi
ate election of parliament.
CHICAGO, June 21 Three boys beat to death David Serby, a
junk man, with base ball bat. Robbery was motive.
LONDON, June 21 Post east of Monchy le Preux vacated Mon
day before empty attack. Reestablished British lines north of Souchez.
Bombarded Germans thrice attacked positions and captured were Tues
day repulsed. Germans gained foothold on French first line at Champagne.
Italians again developing offensive on Oziago plateau, southwest of
the Trentino, take formidable positions and over 1000 prisoners, and
inflict heavy casualities under strenuous resistence. Editor's note:
KejKjrt of capture of 36,936 yesterday was an error.
In Macedonia expected offensive not yet launched, but artillery
north of Monastir and Cerna Bend, vastly increased. ,
NEW ORK, June 21 Police Commissioner Woods has ordered
a sweeping investigation of the charges by Mrs. Grace Humiston Lawv-
er that between 700 and 800 girls have disapeared since January 1, and
that white slavers are. responsible. Expected to shake police from top
to bottom. She and a private detective discovered the murdered Ruth
Cruger's body under furnace of house occupied by Alfredo Cocchi.
Declares statement from Loccht involves so many important peoole as
o be most sensational plot ever exposed. Search of all place occupied
by Cocchi for possible other victims is under way.
ATHENS, June 21 L,ist of 31 persons to be expelled as pro-Ger
man promulgated.
HONOLULU, June 21 Official wireless from Maui announces
several new cases of anthrax widely scattered. Norgaard is ordered
to remain on job another week.
Mayor-Elect Fern is much better.
Bertram Goodhue, famous architect, is expected to arrive in the
near future with plans for remodeling Punahou. Extensive program.
Will also probably do same for West Point. Goodhue designed new
West Point buildings and St. Thomas church, 5th Ave., New York.
He may also plan while here a sunken garden for Kapiolani park. First
of new buildings in Punahou is to be the $75,000 assembly hall donated
by B. F. Dillingham.
License commission meetinc has postponed all action on renewal
of liquor licenses pending answer from Washington. Inquiries regard
ing presidential policy on sale of booze on Oahu may result in quick
prohibition for this Island.
HONOLULU, June 20 Racing Association bars Welch from
track hereafter. County Attorney Brown has evidence of attempted
bribery and may find grounds to prosecute.
District Attorney Huber says that unless local interests cooperate
to enforce soldier booze law he will request President to declare prohibition.
Walter Dillingham, Harry Murray, A. M. Nolle, Robt. Atkinson
all receive commissions in quartermaster's department.
Chairman A. L. Dean of food commission sails for Maui. Savs
that governor shows no inclination as yet to name other island commissioners.
LONDON, June 20 Submarine losses heavy. Twentv-six shins
of over 1600 tons and five under 1600 tons sunk during week. Ameri
can destroyers rescue 6U victims of submarines. Ansonia torpedoed
today. Norwegian steamer Cedric, enroute to Liverpool, also sunk.
Canadians take trenches from Germans which block way to leave.
NEW YORK, June 20 Claus Spreckels secures control of Fede
ral Refining Company.
ROME, June 20 Italians gain notable victory. Capture Monte-
ccrtigara with 35,900 prisoners.
NEW YORK, June 20 Police report more than 800 girls between
111 J 1A J ' If t T . "
io anu uisapearea irom nomes since January 1st.
HONOLULU, June 20 Dividends. Hawaiian Agricultural 40
cents; Alexander & Baldwin, S.J.UU: Unomea. 40 cents: Hawa an
Electric, $1.00; Pahang Rubber, 10 cents; Panjong Rubber, 20 cents.
LONDON, June 20 Dispatches give first indication of Admiral
bims actually at sea. 1 urnine over of British command to him is recard
ed as a great honor, and probably for political effect on Ireland as show
ing accord between America and England.
Heads of principal women's organizations pledge Hoover full sup
port.
United States is negotiating with Japan for transfer of sufficient
of her tonnage from Pacific to Atlantic to move greater part of 2 000-
uiaj ions oi ireigin. lienevea japan could do so without materially in
juring present trade.
Regular army recruiting total since war, 120,180. Yesterday. 1551.
iavy, ju,oo. xesteraay, iiaj.
EUWUUJN, June ZO Commons passed suffrage amendment to
clause in electoral reform bill by majority of 330.
XT T3M 1 7 "7"r T -vr t , . .
iNiw x vrvrv, june tx indications soon ot great operations
ucigium, r ranee, ana lviaceaonia.
HEREIN, June 20 Artillery intensity increases. East of Mouchy
German thrusts throw British from trenches held since 14th. French
attempts to recapture trenches at Hurtebise farm repulsed. At Cham
pagne, on Monday, after artillerying, Germans entered extended posi
tions. PETROGRAD, June 20 German planes attempt raid at Riga, but
were driven off. No damage.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 20 Matson Line continues sailings until
further notice. Government may serve notice ultimately requisition
but no orders at present.
NEW YORK, June 20 Commissioners of weights and measures
charge retailers with maintaining high prices. Every cold storage ware-
nuuse cuy iuu 10 capacity.
British cease buying, and householders are living economically, yet
wholesalers complain that retailers are chareinc exorbitantly
CHICAGO, June 20 Two armed bandits entered express car in
yards, bind messenger, and escape with $25,000 to $30,000 in cash and
a packet oi diamonds.
Lormer
SAN FRANCISCO, June 20 Two additional indictments against
ler Internal Revenue Collector Scott. Sixteen counts alleged 1900
thefts. Additional indictments of brother
alleged 1900
charges $10,000.
HONOLULU, June 20 Joe Fern seriously ill of blood poisoning
following an operation for a taib'incle
Supervisors are putting through an ordinance stripping mayor of
an iKjssiuic powers anu appointive rignts.
General Strong announces he will recommend to President Wilson
the establishment of dry zones around all Oahu army posts. If President
acts on recommendation it will prove to be federal prohibition for Oahu
under terms as strict as possible, forbidding even the possession of in
toxicants. A strong citizens movement to back this up is under way.
General Strong says he is tired of having the United States army forces
perform Honolulu's police work.
Architect Mullgardt arrives from Coast with plans for 7 big build
'"6s."" '"- fianuiva .i;ui mics. win suumir. same to owners
on Thursday, Totai cost to run into millions. Possibility work will
Man soon.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The First National Bank of Wailuku
located at Wailuku, Maul Territory of
Hawaii, Is closing up )ts affairs. All
note holders and others, creditors of
said Association, are therefore here
by notified to present the notes and
other claims against the Association
for payment.
J. GARCIA, Cashier.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The Lahaina National Bank, locat
ed at Lahaina, Maul Territory of Ha
waii, is closing up its affairs. All
note holders and others, creditors of
said Association, are therefore here
by not fled to present the notes and
other claims against the Association
for payment.
P. N. LTJFKIN, Cashier.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The First National Bank of Pala.
located at Paia, Maui Territory of Ha
waii, is closing up its affairs. All
note holders and others, creditors of
said Association, are therefore here
by notified to present the notes and
other claims against the Association
for payment.
W. O. AIKEN, Cashier.
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The following schedule went into effect June 4th, 1913.
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the :00 a. m. train for Puunene.
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