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Evening journal., 1907-01-25
OBJECTS OF THE
new LEAGUE

Representatives Of the Consumers
League last night appeared before the
Mercantile Association to explain to
the members the object Of the new
organization. They stated it was to
improve the conditions OF the women
and children who are employed in the
various shops Of this and other cities
and also to safeguard the merchants
and the consumers. The league has
what they call white list and all the
merchants who come up to a certain
standard set by them are placed on tho
list and the members patronize these
merchants and do all they can to have
other people patronize them In prefer
ence to those not on the list.
The requirements they set for the
merchants are such as should be fol-
lowed in every well regulated shop
where the employees. especially the wo-
men and children, are properly cared
for. They include regulations for their
convenience and health and rules that
win benefit them as well as the en-
ployer In every respect.
The object Of the society appealed TO
the members Of the Mercantile Asso-
ciation and they appointed Messrs.
Brady and Ross as a committee Of two
to confer with the Consumers League
and If necessary to make an investi-
CATION OF the conditions that exist in
this city with a view Of form ing a
white list among the local merchants.
At the next meeting OF the Associa-
tion Josiah Marvel will deliver an ad-
dress on an appropriate subject and
luncheon win be served. 1t is expect
ed something win be done 10 inject new
life into the association with Wow
Of increasing the membership.
Evening journal., 1907-01-25
WANT SALOON
SCREENS BACK
House Of Representatives in
Stir Over Two Temper
ance Bills
Special to The Evening Jonrnal.

IRkNAANA ~ AAAN. IaNEnlnk IOnIn1I.
DOVER. Jan. Temperance legis-
lation came into both Houses OF Della
wares Legislature yesterday and the
first lines We're drawn between tho
temperance and anti-temperance iegir-
lators
The first blood was drawn IN the
Senate by Senator Thomas G. Moore
who came in with a bill to abolish the
screen law" This law provides a
forfeiture OF license and liability 70 IN
dictment 20 saloon or inn keepers who
place screens or blinds lntheir Windows
or who conduct a barrOom that Is not
exposed TO public view. Senator
Moores new bill abolishes the while
law and put up the blinds again.
Il believe It Is in the interests OF
common decency and the refnement OF
our communities to DO this" said Mr..
Moore's new bill abollshes the whole
now no assurance that their boys and
husbands are not In the drinking
places for they all maintain private
drinking-rooms which are an abomin-
alton. It is not a pleasing public
spectacle that presents itself around
the bar"
A similar bill Of this character came
up in the Legislature six years ago
ana the temperance people came TO
Dover en- masse. led by Bishop Cole
man. who presided over their indlgna-
tion meeting, DR.. William Writ King,
George L. Hardesty and others and a
mighty protest was made against any
attempt to further seorete or hide the
barrooms.
The House Of Representatives got
into a fiery wrangle over the bottle
law repeater, doing away with what
is known as the "growler" and pro-
viding that all retail liquor houses
must sell their liquor to be drunk on
the premises. The temperance men
advanced the repeater on the ground
that II debauched the homes and made
little children the purveyors Of the loud
smelling drink This fight was led by
Representative william II. Baggs. aid
ed by Representative Garrison. Rich
ards and Conoway. In opposition e
/ the repeal OF the bottle law wer,
Representatives II. O. Cooper. Demo
craft of Wilmington. and J. w. Mes.
sick, (Republioan)' OF Georgetown, boti
Of whom are DOCTORS Representative
Messick said. in part:
GO on with this stringent liquoi
legislation and It will just throw oui
revenues into Pennsylvania or Mary.
land or some other rich State wlthou
accomplishing anything else. You car
stop liquor-selling but you can nevoi
stop liquor-drinking. and why slaught
er revenue in trying"
Evening journal., 1907-01-25
CIRCUS COMBINATIONS

NEW YORK. Jan 25.-Edward Arling-
ton. for many years a confidential advisor
Of the late James A. Bailey, and whose
duty It was to route the Barnum 4 Bailey
Circus. has purchased q half interest IN
Pawnee Bnrs Wild West and Far East
and viii take with Pawnee Bill an active
part in the management. The Hagenbecb
and Wallace Clrcuses have also effected
q combination and viii tour the country
next season under one name and one cam
vass. IN opposition TO the trust
These new combinations VIII Increase
the bitterness OF the tent-show war; as
the Circus Trust. which Is q combination
OF the Banum & Bailey, Buffalo Biil.
Ringing Brothers and Forepaugh-sells
organizations, is now to be brought face
to face with = now and vigorous opposi-
ton.
Evening journal., 1907-01-25
TRUST CONTROLS
MANY THEATRES
500 Out of 900 Play Houses
Under Thumb Of Big
Theatrical Syndicate

NOW YORK, Jan. 25.-The grand
jury learned in its investigation Of the
charge OF criminal conspiracy In re-
straint of trade against the Theatrical
Trust that the syndicate controls about
500 Of the coo principal theatres in the
country.
one Of the principal witnesses exam
ined by Assistant District Attorney
Kresel was David Belasco, who has
been fighting the trust for years.
Other witnesses were Lee Shuhert
who is not in the syndicate; Meyer w
Livingston, a representative OF Klaw
& Erlanger; II. n. Jacobs, who has O
theatre in Albany and a string OF
small houses; William F. Connor, q
member Of LIebler & Company. and A
.C. Campbell, who IS a brother OF May
Evening journal., 1907-01-25
FORMER MAYOR
HARRINGTON DEAD

After being i'll with pneumonia but
short time Austin Harrington, for
mer mayor of Wilmington. died on
Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Mr. Harrington was in his 52nd year
and at one time was a prominent law
yer here and was prominently idenu-
fed with the Republican party. He was
elected mayor in 1887 and some time
after his term expired he removed to
Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1907-01-25
Sd. John,s CInb Rntertained

The Junior Auxiliary entertained ths
st. Johns Club in the Parish rooms OF
st. Johns Episcopal Church last night
Ice cream and cake were served. Tho
Junior Auxiliary was under the charge
OF Mrs. John Thompson and Miss Helen
Wood. assisted by Miss Sallie Palmer,
Miss Worthington and Victor B. Han
by, George W. Lewis, director Of the
st. Johns Club, was also present
Evening journal., 1907-01-25
Grace Circle Reception

Grace Circle Of the Woman's Home
Missionary Society Of Grace Church
last evening gave an informal reception
at the home of Mrs. p. Z. Afatlack, OF
No. 9O5 Delaware avenue. About 50
women were present.
Evening journal., 1907-01-25
EmpIoy-s Lose I1eaviIy.

In the fire at the Pullman plant on
Of the plant lost an their tools and as
OF the plant lost are their tools and as
q first class bit costs nearly S1.00. the
loss viii be very heavy on the men who
can least afford it. The tools OF many
were the personal property OF tho
worlxmen and would not come undss
the insurance on the shop.
Evening journal., 1907-01-25
Clearing of Furs

Taking into consideration the
quality and reliability of our
Furs you cannot match these
prices. Neck Scarfs and Throws,
original price $500, 5000 and
$3.50, reduced to, $500.
$1,000, SI2.oo and $500 Fur
Scarfs reduced to 5000.
Fur Sets were $4,000 and $4,000
reduced to SI5.oO.
Evening journal., 1907-01-25
Miller Thompson

Miss Edna f. Thompson and Lewis
w. Miller were married Wednesday at
Kingswood NJ. +. parsonage by the
Rev. ]. NJ. S. Van Blunk. Miss Julia
Dutton acted as bridesmaid and Frank
Sem was best man. Mr.. and Mrs.
Miller viii live at No. lips East
Eleventh street, this city.
Evening journal., 1907-01-25
Snrprise Party

Joseph Booth was given a surprise
party last evening by his friends at
his home. No. 71S Adams street. in
honor of his birthday anniversary. A
musical programme was presented and
refreshments were served.
Evening journal., 1907-01-25
calf Without a Tail.
Special to The Evening Journal.

GREENSPRJNG. Jan. 25-John A.
SUNNI. farmer and breeder Of near
Crecnspring. Is the owner OF a calf
born late last week, now healthy and
perfect In every anatomical detail ex-
cept for the entire absence Of a tail
TURNER'S boys who suffer from much
nlud-switching during fly season while
engaged in milking their COWS are
trusting in the optimistic belief that
there are more of this new specie OF
embryo COW to follow.
Evening journal., 1907-01-25
Women's Belts

You can afford to buy several
of these; elegant styles and all
sizes reduced from soc to I9c.
Another lot of soc and 75c
Belts reduced to 25c.
Evening journal., 1907-01-25
Postal Card Surprise

Miss Florence A. Mousley. OF No. 1881
Lincoln street, was given a postal card
surprise party by her friends in honor
Of her birthday and she received 100
beautiful cards.
Evening journal., 1907-01-25

Of liquor to incorporate persons and
minors; House bills amending the
charter OF odessa.
Adjourned until 1890 a. m. to-mor-
row.
Evening journal., 1907-01-25

Irwin and treasurer Of the Bijou Tho
atre.
been presented on which TO base indict-
ments against the officers OF the trust.
Evening journal., 1907-01-25
The Greatest of all Coat
and Suit CIearances

Further reductions in Fine
Goats and Suits for Saturday.
; $3.50 for an elegant variety of
stylish, models in Coats, sold up
to $I2:5o,
All Coats that formerly sold
ats$I5.oo and $500 reduced to
$1,000.
Women's Suits formerly sold
atl$I5.oo reduced to $1,000.
$500 Suits reduced to $Ia.oo.
$4,000 Suits reduced to $500.
Evening journal., 1907-01-25
regular price.
SIX Petticoats Reduced

y Ours entire line Of Silk Petit
coats, black and colors, for Sat
urday. onlya all our regular $500
skirts reduced to $500.
Evening journal., 1907-01-25
L. 3. RILEY

No better time TO buy than now Still deeper
cut prices in Our Great January Clearing Sale of
Merchandise that you win need for immediate use,
for many of these goods you need pay only half the
regular price.
Evening journal., 1907-01-25
Skirt Clearing, So. so

The serviceable kinds at a
mere fraction Of the former price.
About 25 in this special lot,
were $500 and 5000 reduced for
clearing to $3.50.
Evening journal., 1907-01-25
ChiIdren's Coats About
One-haf

Fit your child up in one OF
these one-haH price coats, they
are stylish and of the best make
and material.
All Coats including sizes to
8 years, were $500 to $500 each,
reduced to S2.oS.
Cray and mixed cloth Coats
8, 8, 10 and II year sizes only,
sold at 5000, reduced TO one
half, $3.50.
Children's Fur and Cloth Coats
sizes 4 to II years, sold at $40 to
SII.5o, reduced to $500.
Children's Coats, 5 to I3 year
size, sold at SI2.oo to $500, re-
duced to $3.50
Children's Coats in sizes s to
I3 years, sold at $I6.5o to $1,000
reduced to $1,000.
Evening journal., 1907-01-25

Mrs. s. Stayton Of Leipsic lie visiting
her daughters IN this city.
Evening journal., 1907-01-25
Golf and Kid Cloves

For Women and Children,
made of an elegant quality yarn
our regular 25c qualities reduced
to I9c.
Special lot Women's Kid
Gloves, sizes to 654, black only
reduced to soc.
Special lot Women's Kid
Gloves in, pearl, large sizes only.
reduced to soc.
Scotch Gloves for men and
boys, were a5c and SOC, reduced
to I9c.
Mems Coli and Astrakhan
Gloves, extra quality soc.
Mems Lined Mocha Gloves
5oc and $I.oo.
Mems Lined Kid Cloves SOC
and SIoo.
Evening journal., 1907-01-25
Hosiery and Underwear

In the. Underwear and Hosiery
you will find thousands of dol
lars Of sample Underwear and
Hosiery at exactly one-half price
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-11-08

two certain pieces of land situate In
Waikiki, Honolulu. for the term of
20 years from Jany. list, 1908, at an
annual rental of $500, which annual
rental was by an instrument In writ
ing, dated April goth, 1904, executed
Puahi and Tam Pong, reduced to
5000, together with all buildings,
improvements, tools, growing crops.
and horses;
3. That certain indenture OF lease
.nade by p. Kemohe to Tam Pong,
dated Jany. LIST, 1905, at $50. per
year of certain land situate at Wat
lIiki aforesaid, more particularly de-
scribed in X. p. 302S, Kul. $3.50 and
X. p. 1926. Kul. 2S45. Both the
above leases are subject to a mort
gage of $1,000. to A. J. Campbell;
4. All buildings and improve
ments, growing crops, farming imple-
ments and tools, 3 wagons and ev-
erything appertaining to or connect
ed with the banana plantation oper-
ated and conducted by the said Tam
Pong at Waikiki, Honolulu afore-
said;
8. Lease from Liliuokalani to Lau
Chong, dated April 23rd, 1894, for
IS years. conveyed to Tam Pong by
instrument, dated Jany. 18th, 1908,
recorded in liber 265, fol. 494, of
premises situate at Pawaa, Honolulu
aforesaid at an annual rental of
$500. together with all buildings,
tools, and growing crops. Subject to
mortgage to A. j, Campbell for
$3.50,
Terms, Cash.
Deed at expense of purchaser.
c. p. lAUKEA,
Sheriff, County of Oahu.
Dated Honolulu, November Sth
1907. 3S43,
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-11-08
BY AUTHORITY
SHERIFFS SALE NOTICE

BY and under virtue of writ of
execution issued by the Honorable
Frank Andrade. District Magistrate
of Honolulu, County of Oahu, Terri
October, A. d. 1907, in the matter of
Lee Dow, plaintiff, against Tam
Pong. defendant, did in said Homo
lulu on the 7th Iday of November, A.
ID. 1907, levy upon and shall offer for
sale and sell at public auction to the
highest bidder, at the Police Station,
Kalakaua Hale, in said Honolulu, at
2 O'Clock noon of Tuesday, the 10th
day of December, A. ID. 1907, all the
ight, title, and interest of the said
Fam Pong in and to the following
property, unless the sum of Eighty
eight and 95-1O0 Dollars (SSS.95,
that being the amount for which said
execution was issued, together with
interest, costs, my fees and expenses,
fare previously paid:
PROPERTY TO BE SOLD.
l. Lease from Liliuokalani to
Tam Pong, dated August 10th, 1901,
recorded in book 257, fols. 469 to
All, of the following parcels of land,
situate in Hamohamo and Kaneloa,
Waikiki, Island and County of Oahu:
a. Rice land In Hamohamo, for
merly held and cultivated by
Lam Wo Sing, containing an
area of 10 l-2 acres;
b. Kuleana of Makanahelehele and
Ipuhao in Kaneloa;
C. The III of Hamohamo In Kane
loa, contaising an area of 8
acres;
d. Kuleana of Ioela Kauwe, con-
sisting OF go three taro
patches and house lot;
. e. The use of the house at Hanoi
hamo now occupied as labor
ers' quarters also the thresh-
ing floor;
(. Kuleana of Kikoo In Kaneloa,
containing an area of 6S-1OO
acres; ..
&. Right of way from laborers
house on the mound ~ feet
wide, running easterly to a
taro patch and thence south
easterly along said patch to
an auwai;
h. Right of way for board fiume
feet wide and feet deeI
by the small loko near anC
makai of Opunuis house as
an outlet for storm water;
Also all rights, privileges, improve
ments, tools, growing crops
wagons, carts, machinery, ant
any and everything belonging
i to and upon said premises
subject to mortgage to A. j
Campbell for $500.
g That certain indenture of least
made by Lizzie X, Puahi and Nose
Puahi to Tam Pong, dated Sept, 26th
1909, recorded in book fol. o
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-11-08
WANTS
For Want Co,amn See Page ~
BOARD AND ROOM.
Board and room for man and wife
Address IL. p" this Office.
3S43-lw

Monte Cross, of the Athletics, who
for many years ranked with the
greatest shortstops in the country,
has accepted terms and will be man
ager, captain and shortstop of the
Kansas City American Association
team next season. Cross had num-
Der of offers from minor league clubs,
but accepted the Kansas City offer
owing to the fact that he would be
handling a club in the biggest minor
league in the country.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-11-08

Panama hats cleaned at the Globe
Best cup OF coffee in the city. New
England Bakery.
Work. in a very small way, is going
On at the Nuuanu dam.
Mrs. L. s. Cunha returned from
vacation today on the steamship Ne.
vadan.
II. p. Baldwin, the sugar king of
Maui, came down on the Mauna LOa
this morning.
Carl VOTERS, Of Naalehu plantation
and A. II. Traphagen arrived today on
the Mauna Loa from Hawaii.
C. l.. Wight of the Honolulu Gas
Co., and Rev. C.. NJ. Kamakawiwoole
were among the arrivals on the Mauna
l.oa this forenoon.
Thirteen Japanese were arrested on
the corner Of King street and the Iwi.
lei road last evening by Detective
cal while they We're enjoying a quiet
game of io.han. They pleaded guilty
N the Police Court this morning and
we're fined 81 and costs each.
Don't forget to purchase your ticket
for the smoker tonight. The program
TO be submitted Is in itself well worth
the price of admission, and includes
the best local talent. Ticket 81. or 81
on entering the Waverley Han. Ev.
crybody with the price welcome.
The fair and flower sale for St.
Clements church will be held at the
hcme OF Gen. Davis on Hastings
street, and not the home of Mr.. Give
Davies as incorrectly published. The
sale will take place Thursday after.
noon. November 81, at 3 o'clock. Many
pretty things for Christmas will be
offered
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-11-08
MERCANTILE

Sales--Bctween Boards: 30 Oahu
Sugar Co. $24; 25 Oahu Sugar Co,
s24; 22 oahu Sugar Co., S2i.
Latest sugar quotation, Centrifu.
gals, 500 cents, or $78. per ton.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1907-11-08
LUCAL AND GENERAL

That advertising is profitable is
proved by the number Of the best
merchants that are placing their ads.
in the Bulletin.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-24
Patrick County, This State, Being
Devastated BY FIlm's Which
are Beyond Control.
BURNED DISTRICT 20 MILES LONG
immense Tracts of Timber and Fine
Orchards Have Been Entirely
Ruined-Many Homes of Farmers
Burned-Fire at Present Confined
to Bull and No Business Mountains
fHy Associated Pressl

DANVILlE, VA, March pa
tremendous forest fire is sweeping
the county of Patrick and heavy
damage 10 property has already re-
suited and the lives of many are
endangered.
Tho fire started Friday night near
Stuart the county seat OF Patrick,
ard the terminus OF the Danyllle &
Western Railroad, and has BEEN rag
ing ever since.
Latest reports are that the con
ftagration is unchecked though a
large number of citizens and farm.
ers are engaged in an effort, Ito cut
down trees and stop Its progress.
Erom Stuart tho, firef Mas spread
esontkeast In direction sof BIN,
vile, tonight 1T reached Critz Is or
20 miles, from where It started.
The width or the iconfiagration is
about six miles About thirty farm
houses have been burned and the
occuDants rendered homeless. AT
Patrick Springs, summer resort
four cottages located several hun
dred yards from the main hote,
were burned. The hotel stands IN
q Wiley with woods on both SIDES
1t is in an open space. however.
and escaped destruction. The springs
are about two miles from Snuff.
the railroad station, and several
miles beyond Critz. The dwelling
house Of w. N. Martin. al Drominent
citizen was destroyed together WI
its contents.
The fire started on the plantation
of the Stuart Orchard Company
which had many acres OF apple
were burned.
Large Amount Of Timber Burned.
Patrick county is a mountainom
county about sixty miles southwest
OF Danville and is noted for its tim
Der lands and as a fine fruit grow
ing section. The fire is confined
largely to Bull and No Business
mountains. The first named mnnn-
tain was burned over several years
ago. No Business mountain is a
great timber land and the loss here
VIII be heavy. In the area OF
about IS by miles already swept
only few firm houses have es-
capped destruction.
Tonight it is impossible to COM
mnnicate with any Of the points
along the path of the fire. The first
news was brought here by the pas
sengers on train arriving here
this afternoon. No trains are run
on tie Danville 81 Western Satur-
day night or Sunday hence the tele.
graph Offices are closed,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-24
Work Of Bold Thief Oh Virginia
kVsnus.
FaUlIlEss SEARCHES were mace
Thief Drove Directly Up Avenue and
Out of City and No Trace of Him
Had Been Found Up to Late
Hour.

While being employed in the deliv-
cry of some groceries ON Virginia
avenue near Thirty.eighth street at
$50 o'clock last night, horse and
wagon, owned by Messrs. Shispell
and burlington, grocers of 430l Hunt
: ington avenue were stolen and. al
!. though several searching parties
started out soon after the theft was
committed, the missing team had not
been recovered up to midnight last
night.
At the time the theft was commit
ted the driver was delivering some
groceries at house on Virginia ave-
nue. and, although he was absent from
the avenue only few minutes, when
he left the house his team was no.
where in sight. Thinking that the
horse probably had started off, the
young man searched the neighbor.
hood, but when no trace of the team
was found he returned to the store
and reported the matter to the pro-
prietors Of the grocery.
The affair was reported to Patrol
man Stone on duty on Huntington
avenue and upon investigation it was
found that several persons had seen
the missing team going up Hunting
ton avenue near Forty-fifth street
Searching parties Immediately started
out in pursuit of the thief, but they
returned at late hour to report that
their search had been vain.
The theft of the team was reported
to the police department about 80
o'clock, but the police have absolute.
ly no clue TO the identity of the thief,
as none of the people who saw the
team passing along Huntington ave.
nue. after the time OF the supposed
robbery was able to give any de.
scription of the occupant OF the
wagon.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-24
TO SUPPRESS PEASANTS
Rouna'Ia To Take Vigorous Kes-
cures Against HaIdaVla Uprising
II IS An AHAsC hi!IG CAMPAIGN
King Refuseo to Grant Audience to
Students and They in Turn issue
Pamphlets in an Endeavor to Arouse
the People to Riot.
(By Associated Press !

: BUCHAREST, ROUMANIA, March,
March 2S.-King Charles today re.
fused to receive In audience dele.
cation of students from Jassy Uni.
Versity who desired to urge h,m 10
support The peasants in the present
movement. The delegates, incoused
az his majesty's refusal, ore furious
anu Issued scyerai pamphlets melting
lne populace to assist the peasantry
/ These are now being widely distrib.
uted in Bucharest.
In opinion of the I,oumanIap gov
ernmont the actions of the Russian
peasants in Moldayia and more of an
afarchistic character than anti Sem.
itic. In reply to q request for a state.
ment OH the subject today Financial
Minister Ionescu wrote the following
notc:
The present resrcttablo movement
Is not only of anti Semitic but also
OF an Ag!nr,an and anarchistic char.
ter. The houses of Christians, both
owners and tenants, have been de.
stroycd. The government has taken
all the possible measures to cope with
the movement, which must now be
regarded more as an anarchistic cam.
paign than anything else"
Later in the day .deputation Of
land ownersheadei by Prince Chlnu
was received in audience by King
Charles and were assured that no eff
forts would be spared t. end the peas
ant troubles. The king promised to
devote his most earnest attention to
restoring order in Moldayla. He held
politics responsible for the whole trou-
BILE. The present administration did
not answer to the needs of the times
and his majesty declared they must
forthwith set to work and solve the
Agrarian question.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-24
OFFICER IS STRICKEN
WITH APPENDICITIS
Captain Nichols Taken III While on
His Way to Ha.
vana.

Captain j. C. Nichols, U. s. A., at
tached to the ordnance department,
was taken suddenly i'll at Hotel War
wick yesterday afternoon and last
night the physicians decided that he
was suffering from appendicitis. DR..
). T. Buxton and surgeon from
Fort Monroe attended the captain
and. after diagnosing the case, they
had the patient moved to the Eliza
beth Buxton hospital.
Captain Nichols and Mrs Nichols
arrived in the city from Washington
Friday and expected to sail tomorrow
Tor Havana, Cuba, on the transport
Sumner.