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Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-11-05
new NASRHOUSES
ON VINEYARD STREET
IN OPERATION

The now washhouses, on Vineyard
street near Liliha, which have been
constructed according to plans and
specifications, and under the super.
vision of the Board Of Health, were
used yesterday for the first time. They
are up to date in every particular.
The heating Of the water Is done with
oil fuel and there are also appliances
Tor heating by gas. There are TWEEN
iy-two compartments for the actual
washing operations. The floors arc
cement and sanitary conditions pre-.
vail throughout the building.
Another structure under the same
plans and located in the same enclos'
use is under construction. This will
contain twelve separate compart'
IiCntS.
The washhOuscs at Iwilei will now
be abandoned and torn down as the
tenants have been notified to vacatc
by December /.
The new washhOuses are under pri'
vatC management. which removes q
certain responsibility from the gov.
prnmcnt. but at the same time they
will he under the immediate sanitary
control of the Board of Health.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-11-05
MARRIED FOR A SONG

Charles Bakody, an American OPP
cratic singer, had for one of his most
appreciative listeners wealthy wild
ow named Mrs. Lawless. The unfor-
tunate singer went blind, and being
educed in circumstances was obliged
to earn his living by singing in the
streets. Mrs. Lawless had mean
while lost sight of him, but one day
lately she heard familiar voice
.Ginging below her windows, and GO
ing to see who the wandering min
strel was. discovered him to be no
other than her favorite operate yo-
Calist singing for bread. The two
have just been married in Washing
ton.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-11-05
MANY DECISIONS BY
TAX APPEAL COURT
Depreciation Allowed To
Plantations AS In
EVA Case

The Tax Appeal Court this morn
ing handed down big bunch of de-
Cisions on appeals by the various SUI
Ear plantations and manufacturing
concerns of the Territory. The ap-
peals are all based on deductions for
depreciation of plant. machinery, etc.
and, as In the Eva case, decided u
few days ago, the appeals are all sus-
tanned. The decisions are all worded
alike, the only difference being the
ramc of the appellant and the
amount of the claim for deduction.
The amount of depreciation claimed
in this case is admitted by the Tax
Assessor to he fair estimate. TN
Mcr the views set forth by this court
in the decision of the case of Eva
plantation Co. vs.. Jas. l.. Holt, Tax
Assessor, made this date, the claim
of the appellant for deduction of s.
G5 depreciation is sustained" The
decisions are signed by the three
Commissioners, Jas. +. Morgan, Will
lard H. Brown and J. +. Brown.
The amounts allowed for deduction
for depreciation to the various firms
are as follows:
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-11-05

Any merchant in Honolulu who has
the right goods at the right prices
who will approach the buyers thro'
the Bulletins adj columns will
win Trade, Money, and Success.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-11-05

She---Ycs. I'm sorry | married yor,
20 there. Hc-Oh. you were glad to
get anyone, | suppose. You were no
young bird when married YOU. She
No, but considering what | got, you
must admit was an early bird.-AIly
Siopor.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-11-05

The court disallowed s2O31.36 OF
the amount of depreciation claimed
by the last-named company.
These matters will all go to the
Supreme Court, but probably only the
Eva case will be argued
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-11-05

Sales-Betwoen Boards: 12 Haw.
c. q S. Co. S70.75 60 Haw. c. & 5.
Co.. S79.7j; $1,000 o. II. & l. 6s, 800.
Dividends-NOv. :. 1907 Onomea
CSan Franz, 4Oc. share; Haw'n Com.
& Sugar Co., CSC. share; Pepeckeo, |
per cent.
Latest sugar quotation, Centrifu.
gals, $50 cents, or SIS. per ton.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-11
MEsr ouMmERsToN

Fred Rogers went Monday to Spring
field. Mass.
George Aldrich Of Grafton spent Sun
day at L. W. Tutue's
The first hard frost Of the season
came Wednesday morning.
George B. Field is making extensive
repairs on hts buildings.
Ms Alphonse Grise is spending a
few days with friends in Holyoke.
W. B. Leonard attended the state fair
at White River Junction last week.
Thomas Labrecaue returned to Holy
oke .iOnday after spending a few days
with his family here.
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Higgins. who spent
the summer at N. s Burnetts, returned
to Brattleboro last week
Dexter Willard Of Springfield. this
state, and friend. Mr.. Tuttle Of South
Londonderry. visited here this week
Miss Alice Russell returned Saturday to
New London, CT, after spenung some
time with her sister, Mrs. z. B. Russell.
Mr. and Mrs. Rannie Knight and little
daughter Of Boston are visiting Mr..
Knights parents. Mr.. and Mrs. p. A.
Knight.
Mrs. a. B Knapp. who has been visit
ing relatives in Putney. went Saturday
to South NewfaRe. where she will spend
some time with her daughter. Mrs.
Bingham. She viii; also visit relatives
in Townshend before returning to her
home here.
Mrs. Alice Evans passed away sun
day afternoon at the home of r. o.
Downs, where she had been staying
some time. Although 1t was known that
she had tuberculosis and her death was
not unexpected. yet the news came as a
surprise to many who were not aware
Of her serious condition. Mrs. Evans was
woman Of sterling qualities. thorough
y devoted to her home and family, to
whom she gave the best Of her short
life. and to them the loss is irreparable
She mad also made a circle Of friends
who will mourn with the family in their
great sorrow. Besides her husband she
leaves four young children. John, Helen
Clara, and Henry. The funeral was
held Wednesday afternoon al East Dunn
merston and burial was in the cemetery
at that place
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-11
EVENTS OF THE WEEK.
Massachusetts state Democratic conven-
tion a Turbulent Affair.

The Massachusetts, Democratic state
convention held In Springfield Saturday
was a turbulent AFFAIR. the contest be-
tween the Bartlett and Whitney forces
resulting in the holding Of two conven-
tons simultaneously on the same floor
and the nomination Of two tickets, one
headed by Charles W. Bartlett and the
other by Henry A. Whitney.
Boston Democrltic political methods
were introduced with a vim. and the
Whitney men claim that the convention
was stolen from them by sharp and ir-
regular political practices. The prin-
cipal trick resented by the whitney men
was simple. but extremely enicacious.
Those who were for Bartlett we're given
red tickets, while those supposed to be
Tor Whitney were given a blue colored
pasteboard Those who had the red
tickets had no trouble in getting In.
while those who had the blue we're forced
TO wait a long time and only got in one
AT time. Consequently when the nour
OF meeting arrived the Bartlett delegates
Tar outnumbered the Whitney followers.
and the Bartlett ticket was put through
with great rapidly. amid a yelling and
shouting from the clashing DELEGATES
mat prevented any speeches or motions
from being heard.
When the few Whitney men who had
gained admittance TO the hall saw their
49, N.N- WNhA AAAAQ TIE DdGk part OF the
theatre and organized a convention OF
their own and nominated a ticket Both
conventions adjourned after trying TO tire
each other out in order to have final Dos =
session Of the hail. The whitney men
Immediately went to the Massasoit house.
thelr headquarters. and there over 400
at1daNits were taken Of delegates who
did not participate In the Convention
called 10 order by Chairman Feeney OF
the state committee. but came to the
eity Tor the purpose Of voting for Mr..
whitney. There are two forms Of these
ahidaVits' one for those who were un-
able to get into the theatre and the
o1"eI ior those who succeeded In getting
In and participated in the whitney con.
yention.
VIII require the services Of the
Massachusetts, ballot law commission TO
determine who shall head the Democrats
ticket at the election next month.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-11
NORTHFIELO. MASS.

Alton Elmer has just returned from a
business trip to Southern New England
Miss Marion H9lJon accompanies her
aunt OF Brattleboro on A trip 10 Wash
ingtou and Jamestown. She expects 10
be away at least one month
Clark Stebhins passed away on sun
day after a lingering illness % several
years. He was employed at the SEM
mary many year previous 10 his illness
and was one OF its most valued en-
ployes. He is survived by his wife and
one son. The funeral was held from his
late home on Tuesday afternoon. Rev.
y Fay Smith officiating, burial being In
the village cemetery.
Mrs. Lurania Field passed away on
Monday having been an invalid many
months She lived with her son. Charles
Robbins. who tenderly cared for her
She IS survived By two sons. Charles and
Herbert She spent the active years Of
her life on a farm in the sO-called Piper
district, moving TO the village TO be with
her son.
The first meeting Of The Fornightly
was held on Monday afternoon and
was largely attended by members and
friends. Mrs. Fre6erika Philips spoke
upon Italy" giving a very interesting
address she first gave a brief historical
sketch. telling OF the diversity Of the
language In the different provinces and
gave interesting sketches OF the prin-
cipal festivals and fetes. also OF their
manners and customs for the purpose Of
showing the chief characteristics OF the
people. Mrs. Philips having lived in
Italy was well prepared 10 make this
OF inestimable value to the members and
her EFFORT was greatly appreciated by all
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-11
Strike or After Six Years.

a labor dispute u six years duration.
which has adversely affected the St
Adams machine shops Of the Central
Vermont railroad. has finally been settled.
Six years ago the St Adams branch OF
the Inte-nationa Maclinists union de-
clared a strike against the Central Yer
mont shops In ST Adams as a result Of
a disagreement over the question OF
recognition Of the union by the company
Since that time no union man has ac-
cepted work In the shops and the COM
pany's operations have been considerably
hampered through the difficulty in Sc
curing sufficient skilled laborers who were
not union members. Monday IL vas an
nounced that the siN-years-old strike had
been officially declared on. Neither union
officials Tor officials OF the company would
give any details. hut IL IL believed that
while the local works will continue to be
run on the open shop plan. union men
hereafter will be willing to work there
Il is expected that the result will be a
large Increase in the number Of men en-
ployed at the shops
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-11

Since the bubonic plague broke out
tn san Francisco 81 verified cases have
been recorded and 81 deaths have taken
place.
Henry Weich- -. vas Instantly killed
By his brother. Fred WEIGH, "a On the
WEIGH farm in Bedford y II Fred was
about 70 kill lame horse BY request ~
ITS owner. Eugene Campbell. when the
shotgun exploded prematurely and Henry
received the charge in his heart Fred
was 50 Distracted chat he attempte,i 10
KIN himself but vas prevented By his
father
The second long distance flight for
the lrtrrna tional aeronautic CUP will starr
from Forest park - Louis, Oct q. In
me contest last year from Paris. Lieut.
Frank T. Lahm Of the Aero club ~
America, vas the winner. Several n
the balloons landed in England among
Them Lieut. Lahms. Lieut.. Iahn1 viii
Dr. unable 10 take part in the race this
Year and tile balloon which was entered
Tor him Will be managed b. Major Henry
Is Hersey- who was Lieutenant Iahu's
companion IN the memorable flight from
Farls last year. America will have three
entries Germany three. France two ard
England one. There vii. also be a special
contest for dirigibie balloons. with $1,000
in prizes.
Mrs Mary Jane Holmes, author Of 90
popular novels. died Sunday in ner home
IN Brockport y Y, in her 18th wear
Her maiden name was Halves and she
was native OF BroOkneld Mass. She
began writing at the age Of Is. She mar
ried Daniel Holmes. a lawyer OF Brock.
port and With him made long tours
abroad. The statement has been pub
lished that Mrs. Holmes. next TO E p
Roe was the most popular OF American
authors More than :, 600 90 copies of her
books have been sold The Appletons
were her tirst publishers. Such was the
demand Tor her books at the public
Ilorarles mat 1t has often been necessary
TO keep twenty or more sets on ~
shelves. Among her works in great de-
mand we're Lena Rivers" '.Dors
Deane' 'Ethelyn's Mistake" and Or
Hathern's Daughters" Her last novel
published in 1905, was Comics Mis-
take "
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-11
WHITINGHAM.

Ethel Newell spent Saturday in North
Adams
Mrs, Adm Wheeler Of AthoI is at H
A. Wheeler's.
Mrs. Hill and sister will soon return
to their city home
Mr.. Anderson. Mrs. Kent and daughter
and Mrs. Ball are settled at Mountain
Spring House.
1t is expected that the case Of Kent
field vs.. Woffenden will be tried at this
term OF court.
DR.. Oscar Cutler and friend OF North
hampton were at Mrs Bessie Allbee's A
part OF last week
Mrs. Carrie Wheeler returned Saturday
night from two weeks visit In Athoi.
Greenfield and Holyoke.
Mrs. c. S. Chase, who arrived in Whit
ingham Saturday night. returned 10
Brattleboro Sunday morning.
Elsie Wheeler is assisting Mrs
A Wheeler while Edna Wheeler is visit
ing relatives at Monroe Bridge
Merton Wheeler's family have moved
into Elliot Dayis's tenement, and Mrs
Jennie Wheeler will have her goods
moved into Homer Boyd's house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Chase Of Cam
bridge. Mass, were at o. II. Chase's
Saturday, returning home Sunday by
team to Greenfield.
The superintendent Of schools was in
town Friday arranging for a teachers
meeting. Miss Newell will prepare a
paper on How to conduct a recitation. q"
Rev. 1 H. Beeman has received a
call TO parish in Southern New Hamp-
shire near Nashua. He preached there
Oct 6. and the family will probably
move there this week
Katherine Scudder returned Friday
from ReadsbOro. where she had been
keeping house for A. B. Chase during
the absence of his wife at the home OF
OF her mother. MIS-. Rollin Harris, in
Wilmington.
The body of Mrs. Henry Corser, who
died Of brights disease at the home Of
her daughter. Mrs. George Chase. OF
Orange after months of intense suffer
ing. was brought here to the home Of
her daughter. MIS-. George Chase, OF
her son. Lester. last Friday. wnere
funeral services were held in the after
noon The oasket was completely COW
cred with beautiful floral offerings from
friends and relatives. The burial was
beside her husband in the village Gene
terry.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-11
LANDoRoVE.

Charlie Benson Of winhau visited at
George Hsrris's Sunday
Miss Martha Davis has been visiting
a few days at OTIS Holdens.
Miss Elsie Harris Is visiting her aunt.
Mrs. Ben Aehuron, in HOughtonyille
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlle Nelson visited
a his fathers. Axel Nelson's. Sunday
James Barton has been helping George
Chadwick. building a new sugar house.
Asa Hall OF Worcester has come to
live with his daughter. Mrs. George
Chadwick.
Eugene Howard Of Chester called on
friends in town Sunday. Dexter Cool
edge went home with him.
MIS-. Louise Eager returned Saturday
from Jamaica, where she had had been
visiting at George Eager's.
Miss Mamie Beers has finished working
for Mrs. Babbitt Of South Londonderry.
She returned to her home last Saturday
Hannah Bolster has returned home
from Thoms0nburg and is now staying
at Charles AbbOtts while Mrs Abbott
is away.
Mrs Herbert Woodward returned Mon
day from Dandy. where she went TO
carry Mrs. Addie Woodwork and to
visit her daughter Mrs Nola McIntyre
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-11
Present State ohieers Renominated by
Massaehusetts Republicans.

The Republican state convention in
Massachusetts. held in Boston Sat
unday. was a harmonious and well
conducted gathering which adopted
a platform nominated an entire
state ticket, listened TO a speech
by Senator Lodge and adjourned after
a session lasting two hours and 10 min
utes The ticket contains the names Of
the present state officers; For governor
Curtis Guild. jr.. lieutenant governor.
Eben ;. Draper; secretary Of state, VIII
liam NJ DIN; state treasurer, Arthur B.
Chaplin; auditor Henry Z. Turner; at
torney general, Dana Malone
The platform unanimously adopted.
cOmmends the work Of the Republican
state and national administra tons. des-
cribing that Of President Roosevelt as
progressive, cOurag eOus and executive;
1t has promoted the welfare Of the whole
people, and has enforced the laws and
compelled their observance by all persons,
rich and poor, high and low. alike" SEN
ator Lodge, permanent chairman, de-
clared In his speech for tariff revision
after March T. 1909
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-11
Competitive Examination for Appoint.
nent to Annapolis.

senator Proctor will hold a competitive
examination Nov. l at 2 o'clock. a. m
at the United States court house in Rut-
land. Of applicants for appointment TO
the United States Naval academy at
Annapolis. Candidates must be bona
fde residents Of the state. between Is
and % years Of age at the time % ad-
mission to the academy June IS next
not less than feet inches high. physi-
cally sound, and well qualified in gram
mar school subjects. including algebra
Through quadrauc eauationsl plane geo.
metry and worlds history. The prin-
cipal and alternates selected at this ex-
animation viii take the academy's en-
trance examination In June next. Those
intending to take the examination should
notify Senator Proctor at Proctor. vi
early as possible.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-11
6oNDVILLE.

Abbie Houghton is visiting in Land
grove
Mrs. H. O Crossman is spending the
week in Manchester
The farmers are busy digging pota-
toes and picking apples
Mrs. Melinda Taylor has been in
town. visiting old neighbOrs and friends
The Wheeler boys Of Greenfield who
came to attend the fair are stin in
town
Mrs. Fred 5. Burbee and daughter.
Eleanor. left Monday for their home in
Earl, Ark.
Hugh Benson Of Gardner Mass. is
visiting his parents. Mr.. and Mrs A.
A. Benson.
The ladies' aid met with Mrs. II. c.
Williams wednesday and spent a very
pleasant day.
Mrs. Melvina Bradley is attending to
the household duties at B. b. Rawson's
while the Rawsons are in New York.
Mrs Earle c Benson and children
have returned to her fathers in Man
chester, after spending several weeks In
town
Rev. Mr. Tibbals preached here last
Sunday and his sermon was enjoyed By
all May he come again l. the wish Of
all who heard him.
The 22d annual fair Of The wlnhail In
dustrisl society was held here Oct. 2.
The day was fine and It Is estimated
that 20O0 people were in attendance. The
Wardsboro Cornet band furnished music.
The exhibits Of horses. cattle. sheep and
swine were good. The ladies' depart
ment was full to OVERLOOKING The fair
as a whole was certainly a great demons
tration Of a small town with only $50
inhabitants The vegetable department
was a feature. The potato display was
particularly good. The gate receipts fell
OF a little this year. All Of the exhibit
OTIS were admitted free. and lots OF people
did not forget TO bring something to help
the fair.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-11
tuberculosis Sanatorium Will Be
Opened in December
Only Patients in the Early Stages Of the
Disease viii Be Observation-Disclosures
Must Be Made N the Regular Way.

II Is expected that the Vermont sana-
I iorlum for tncipient tuberculosis patients
Z al PittsfoTd viii be opened in December
Dr. Henry u. Chadwick Of Waltham.
Mass, has been appointed superinten-
dent. He has had three years Of special
experience In tuberculosis work IN Rut-
land, Mass. and Saranac. y Y. Miss
Ida 2 Dodd, who has had extensive
training under Drs. Trudeau and Bald
win. and who Is highly recommended by
them. has been appointed matron. The
capacity OF the sanatOrium at first will
be limited TO 81 patients and only cases
IN the early stages Will be received SEN
ator Proctor gave $3.50 600 for the con-
suuction and equipment OF the institu-
ton and 500. 900 as an endowment fund
II Is estimated that without any in
terest charge upon the original cost OF
the sanatorium ard its equipment. the
expense OF the maintenance and the care
Of patients will probably amount TO as
much as Sl2 per week. Following the
practice OF other like institutions, each
patient will be required TO pay something
towards TINS eXpeEse. This price per
week for patients TO pay has not yet been
nNed BY the trustees, but will probably
be about 81
This weekly charge to patients will
cover board. room, medical attendance.
laundry, and practically all expense.
Patients able to meet the larger ex-
pense Of private institutions or OF regular
resorts will not be received at Pittsford
as this sanatorium is intended 10 help
those who cannot afrord a larger ex-
pense
Patients desiring to be admit
ted to the sanatorium should apply
by letter addressed to the Yer
mont SanatOrium, Pittsford, Vt.
and as soon as arrangements are per-
tected therefor they Will be advised what
further steps TO take in order that their
application can be considered.
The trustees desire 10 receive patients
In fair proportion from the different
parts OF the state. II with a view TO all
the existing conditions il is possible to
consider an application the applicant viii
be instructed where and when to appear
Tor a preliminary examination Before
admittance applicants must be examined
and approved at this preliminary exam
nation and afterward examined and APP
proved by the medical hoard Of the sana-
tOrium.
II will be useless for patients 10 come to
Plttsford hoping and expecting 10 be re-
ceiyed on personal application, as no ap-
phcant can be received except in the
regular way and after the regular ex-
aminatiOrs. Physicians and others in
terested are earnestly requested not 70
let patients come to Pittsford unless di-
rected by the sanatOrium TO report there.
as it would be a useless journey.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-11
Men Literally Cooked in Molten Metal.

We" Literary cooked IN Molten Metal.
An explosion caused BY the ups4t,ine
OF the metal pot II the No. / cupola ~
the standard Steel company's plant al
/ Butler Pa. caused the death Of four
men fatally injured twenty. and seriously
injured ten others Nearly all the men
were foreigners. The large wheel plant.
$50 BY 100 feet. was demolished. causing
a loss estimated at 500. 00o
The condition OF the thirty men injured
is pitiable Although still alive. the faa =
lures Of a majority are mutflated bevond
recognition. The hot metal was snowered
over them. causing horrible injuries
Arms. fingers and ears were torn OF
Nhiie a number q the men had their
eyes burned out Several men are in the
hospital Nith their legs burned 10 a crisp
The explosion was caused BY the IN
setting % metal tot In the cupola which
conlalued 5000 pounds Of molten metal
ready for casting A span in the Dot
broke. and the LIQUID mass rolled over
the vet sand. An explosion followed so
quickly that none q the men in the
building had chance TO escape. Streams
OF the burning metal poured out on the
Worhmen, some of whom Mere enriifs-4
and literally cooked
twenty men near tie cupola had every.
shred OF clothing blow OF bv the forra
o. the explosion Many were buried M,
der the wreckage and were not rescued
Tor an hour after the catastrophe. The
nre which broke out vas controlled with
great difficulty