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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-10-29
To Bryan.

In my judgment the measures
you advocate would be wholly In
effective in curing an evil, and
so far as they had any effect at
all would merely throw the entire
business of the country into hope
less and utter confusion.
/ put Mr.. Taft's deeds against
your words. l ask that Mr.. Taft
be judged by all his deeds, for he
wishes none Of them forgotten. l
ask that you be judged both by
the words you wish remembered
and by the words that seemingly
you and your party now desire to
have forgotten.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-10-29
VOTE aNov ON THE AMENDMENT.

The title to the amendment, as 1t
will appear on the official ballot, is:
"An Act TO Provide for the Licens-
ing, Restricting and Regulation Of
the Business of the Manufacture and
Sale of Spirituous and Intoxicating
Liquors"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-10-29
SHIFTING OPINIONS.
Bryan on Rail Ownership To-day
and Two Years Ago.

To-day Mr.. Bryan, In expressing his
views OF government ownership of rail-
roads, said:
IL do not desire government owner
ship | hope that the railroads will
permit regulation. Mr.. Taft's and my
position only differ in that Mr.. Taft
has more faith than l have In the will
ingness OF the railroads to be regu-
lated
TWO YEARS AGO.
Upon his return from his world tour
Mr.. Bryan said on Aug. 30, 1906, In a
speech In New York:
II have already reached the conclu-
sion that railroads partake so much
Of the nature OF monopoly that they
must ultimately become public property
and be managed by public officials in
the interests Of the whole community
In accordance with the well-dehned the
cry that public ownership Is necessary
where competition is impossible.
THE ownership and operation Of the
local lines by the several State gov
ernments 10 not only feasible but 1t
suits itself to the conditions existing in
the various States"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-04-04

MONEY

According to statement made this
morning by C. NJ. Cooke, of the Bank
of Hawaii while money is not very
plenty in financial circles here as yet,
there is a noticeable improvement ov-
er the conditions Of the past lew
months. In speaking of this matter
he said:
Money is by no means as free as it
might be at present, still it is much
better than it has been. While there
is not enough money to make free
loans for speculation, and in fact some
of the banks are not making any loans
of this kind, there is sufficient money
in the city for the regular business
purposes. The sugar money has not
yet begun to come in to the planta-
tions, but there is a great deal of it
on the water and with its arrival there
will be a still greater change for the
better"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-04-04
Mckinley
Statue. Is
Ordered

At meeting of the Mckinley Memo
rial Committee held yesterday after
noon, it was decided to award the con-
tract for the statue of the late William
Mckinley, which will be placed in
front of the new High School building,
to Gordon osborne, son of Reva John
osborne of MalIiki, Honolulu. The
aWard came as the result of model
which was presented to the committee
by Mr. osborne for approval and which
is at present in the Office of G. M.
Cooke, president of the Bank of Ha-
waii. It is one of several which will
be offered for selection.
The statue will be of bronze and
will be eight feet high and placed on
an appropriate pedestal of granite.
The model, which is now ready, has
been commented on most favorably by
all who have seen it and through its
excellence has brought about the
award mentioned.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-04-04
WOULD NOT
INTERFERE
LEADING CITIZENS WHO ARE OP-
POSED TO PUTTING THE LID
ON IWILEI.

The question of Iwilei, which mas
been brought before the public by a
number of men who have investigated
the so-called terrible conditions which
are supposed to exist has brought
forth a good deal of talk around town,
and a number of people, who have
been asked as to their views on the
subjec4 have come forward and given
their ideas, while a large number ap-
preached on the subject do not wish
to discuss the matter for publication.
Those who have expressed their views,
but refused to have their names men
toned, are all in favor to a man of
leaving Iwilei alone.
The following well-known men have
given their ideas on the subject:
George w. Smith.-"This subject has
been thrashed out in this community
several times and 1 regret to see it
come up again, to be spread out IN the
newspapers, thereby arousing the in
terest of the young of both sexes and
bringing no good to any one.
Il believe the men that signed the
petition to be sincere, have no right
to question their motives, but l do not
believe that they are benefting the
community or that they will better the
conditions that exist here. Sin and
evil and crime exist in spite of prohi-
bitory laws and prohibitory laws do
not prohibit or prevent. 1t is only by
raising the moral standard of all men
that these things will eventually right
themselves.
"The success of this move will mean
that this evil will not be confined to
CONTINUED on Page Flve.l
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-04-04
.IAUKEA MAY
CLOSE TOWN
If THE PEOPLE CAUSE HIM TO
SHUT UP IWILEI HE WILL GO
FURTHER.

If they demand the closing of Iwi-
lei" said Sheriff Iaukea this morning,
mot only will Iwilei be closed, but ne
will enforce the law wherever there is
violation throughout the city, whe-
ther it affect private house, a hotel or
a camp.
When l say they, l refer to the
better element, and the voices of a
few do not necessarily represent the
better element believe the majority OF
the people of the better element are
sincere and conscientious in the OPT
nion that conditions are better as they
are and that the town would suffer uh-
der any such proposition as the elimi-
nation of the district talked about.
Il have had talk with Federal au-
thorities and it is their opinion that
conditions are better as they are. If 1t
is demanded that every letter of the
law be enforced this town will suffer
as it never suffered before"
If man says anything worse than
darn it" in public place he can, ac-
cording to the law, be arrested for pro-
fame Language.
If a doctor drives break-neck to Il
dying patient, he can be arrested under
the law, for cruelty to animals.
If a man stops to pick mango from
a tree he can, under the law, be arrest
ed for trespass
If a man gives musicale at his
house and the neighbors are kept
awake, he can, under the law, be ar
rested for disturbing the quiet of night
If man or woman can be caught
passing along a bit of gossip which
hurts another, he or she can, under the
law, suffer for it.
And the many, many men who are
looking for work can be hauled in for
having no visible means of support
vagrancy.
Numerous well-known citizens who
stagger bit on their way home latS
at night may be jailed as drunks.
Children under a certain age who
attend prayer meetings or socials after
a certain hour in the evening, unaccom-
panied by their elders, will have the
curfew law rung on them.
Poker games will be raided and gen.
tlemen matching for carfares may be
pulled in.
Business man who put up chicken
coops, fences, or cut grass or saw wood
on Sundays, to improve tneir homes
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-04-04
PILIKIA
FOR HOLT
GRAND JURY MAY BE ASKED 10
INDICT HIM FOR TECHNICAL EN-
BEZZLEMENT.

The Territorial Grand jury may be
asked to indict James L. Holt, late Tax
Assessor and Collector for the First
Taxation District on charge OF embez-
zling some $4,000 of government funds
The embezzlement, if such a charge is
substantiated, will be purely technical
no actual shortage having been found
in the office. 1t is understood that the
matter has been referred to the Attor-
ney General for consideration.
Auditor j. H. Fisher, who returned
this morning from Kona where he has
been on official business, admitted that
he had found a discrepancy in Holt's
books with the actual cash he could
find in the bank for a certain date, but
that at the time he had made his ex-
animation the amounts checked up ali
right, and that it was possible that It
may have been right all the time. At
torney General Hemenway, while not
denying knowledge of the matter, de-
clined to discuss it at all, saying that
he had not had time to look into it.
The story told in the matter is that
Auditor Fisher on visiting the bank to
check up the cash on deposit, while
finding the full amount called for on
the books, discovered that at the time
the books had been balanced there was
actually about $4,000 short, which by a
later deposit had been made good.
If the auditor has not made a mis-
take, there has therefore been teca-
nical embezzlement. 1t is possible that
Mr.. Holt will be able to explain the
matter, and inasmuch as the Territory
has not suffered loss by any possible
irregularitity no action may be taken
by the grand jury.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-04-04
RIVERS
In KILAOEA
AWE-INSPIRING SCENES IN THE
CRATER-GUESTS OF VOLCANO
HOUSE ARE FASCINATED.

Demosthenes Lycurgus, the we'll
known host of the Kilauea Volcano
House, was among the arrivals from
Hawaii on the Mauna Kea this morn
ing. He came down at the request Of
the directors of the hotel company.
who wish his assistance in deciding on
the many improvements which are to
be made in the resort.
In speaking of the volcano, Lycur-
gus said:
For the past ten days the display
has been the finest that l have seen
since 1 have been at Kilauea. The
crater has filled up within about 1870
feet of the top and a huge cone is
formed which is constantly growing
higher and higher. The different ways
in which the sight presents itself are
wonderful.
The guests of the house were down
there every night and it was almost
impossible to bring them back, the
scene was so fascinating. At one time
the lava would be shot forth in explo-
sions from the top of the cone straight
into the air. Again, this top would be
closed in and one side would heat and
then burst, sending out a stream which
shot out from the side in torrent OF
fire.
"One of the most beautiful sights
was when, during a period of the
greatest activity, there were three
streams pouring out of the cone, each,
as l should judge, broader than King
street. The heat was intense and l
went down there so much that it real
ly became hard work. Mr.. Waldron,
of Schaefer & Co., brought a pair of
glasses with him and, when we looked
at the flow through them, it was al
most terrible 1t looked as if it was
coming down to pour over you in a
torrent. l took one look and that was
enough for me.
"The many improvements which we
are going to make at the Volcano
House will help us greatly and when
we have completed them believe that
we will have many more guests. The
sulphur baths have been fixed over
completely and are now nearer to the
house. They are working in fine shape,
The prospects for our business are in
creasing every day and things look
fine for the future"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-04-04
MOST EMPnATICALLY 50.

A. L. C. Atkinson appears to be
wanted by the Anti-Saloon League
members as their superintendent to
succeed John G. Woolley, this desire
being stated most emphatically at the
annual meeting of the league on Thurs
being stated most emphatically at the
members endorsing him gave the i'm
preston that all had been arranged.
Evidently Mr.. Atkinson had not been
consulted in the matter, however, for
yesterday he stated most emphatically
that he would not accept the position
Advertiser.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-04-04
NEW RULES ADOPTED
FOR QUEENS HOSPITAL
AMENDMENTS IN PART WERE 81 MEDICAL AS
sooIATIoN- EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAY SUSPEND RULES
BETWEEN MEErINGs-A PHI YsICIAN PRIVILEGES ARE
STOPPED HAS RIGHT TO TO FULL. BOARD

The rules of the Queens Hospital,
to revise which special committee of
the trustees of the institution has been
working for the past nine months, are
now in the printers hands and Will
soon be issued. They have been very
carefully worked out and were read
before the Medical Association at it's
last meeting. At the meeting tonight
the changes which were recommended
by that body will be read and their
adoption by the trustees announced.
The changes mentioned were very
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-04-04
HILO7 IS
ANXIOUS
WANTS A QUICK SETTLEMENT OF
THE ROW OVER BREAKwATER
BIDS.

HILO, April 2.-The fear exists here
in connection with the breakwater bids
that the whole contract will now be
held up by fight in Washington over
the bids sent in.
Hilo citizens want to see a start
made on the work of construction, an1
are therefore alarmed at the prospect
of contest over bids which it is feared
might delay the work. 1t is hoped
that an award will quickly be made
when a report is sent to Washington.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-04-04
THW|NG STATES
HIS POSITION
AN OPEN LETTER TO SHERIFF IAUkEA AND COMMUNICATION
ADDRESSED TO ATTORNEY GENERAL UNITED
sTATEs-THE WISHES OF HE MINISTERIAL AND THE
CIVIC FEDERATION REGARDING THE DISTRICT

The Rev. q. w. Thwing today sent
an open letter to Sheriff Iaukea, on the
subject of enforcement of law at Iwi-
lei, and also made public letter which
has been sent on the subject to the
Attorney General of the United States,
The two letters are as follows:
IAUKEA AND THE LAW.
OPEN LETTER TO THE SHERIFF.
Honolulu, H. T., April 4, 1908.
To c. P. Iaukea, Sheriff of Oahu, Ho-
nolulu, H. T.
Dear Strive are glad to welcome
you back from your trip to Kona, and
to know that the change has been of
much benefit to you. You have had
lots of hard work. Your important
position is a difficult one, and l want
to say that we appreciate these diff
culties, and the good work you, and
your able chief, Mr.. Taylor, have done
in repressing crime, gambling and
graft. We stood by you in the last
election, we wish to stand by you
now, and hope we may back you when
another election comes. You have
have a definite stand for good govern
ment and law, and that is what we be-
lieve in.
I presented a letter, or request, to
you yesterday, signed by a number or
residents of Honolulu, asking for the
enforcement of certain important laws
wish to explain my position little
more clearly, as this is not simply
''Thwing's agitation" as some one has
remarked. This request represents the
conviction and honest opinion of an
important part of this community. You
may say quite rightly, "Why did you
not ask me before?" We ddnot blame
you for lack of action in this mat
ter, up until the present time. We
ourselves had not fully considered it
or informed ourselves as to the pres
ent conditions. 1t was recently pre-
sented before the Honolulu Ministerial
Union. A large amount of Ignorance
was admitted by many of the mem
bers. 1t was felt to be a matter that
we should know about, and commit
Tee Was dppOlnICu W III O0I'5e'IS N'AAN
report, of which committee 1 was q
member.
A full report was made at the last
meeting of the Union, and unanimous
action was. taken requesting the en-
forcement of the laws in this matter
That action has also been presented in
writing to you through Mr.. Taylor. A
request has also been presented to you
by the committee, of Law Enforce
ment, of the Civic Federation. This
shows in connection with the petition
presented to you, a large amount oi
public opinion on the side of the en-
forcement of law, however difficult the
matter may be. We know that yor
entered your present position with the
intention of enforcing this law, ant
that certain persons advised you moi
to do so. Perhaps we should have
been more active at that time, and Il
we had fully understood condition.
then, we should have been.
We admit frankly that opinions diff
fer. AS a friend said to me yesterday;
'Mr. Thwing I know you mean well
but I think you are up the wrong tree
I would suggest that those who do no
believe in these laws, might well senC
in the following petition: To G. P
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-04-04
EDWARD w. THWING

Honolulu, T. H., March 27, 1908.
Attorney General of the United States
of America, Washington, D. G.
Dear Sir:-The matter of the en-
forcement of the United States law,
known as the "Edmunds Act" in the
Territory of Hawaii, has been brought
to your attention by the Honorable f.
w. Breckons, United States District At
torney, Honolulu, Y. H. That you may
have a clearer understanding of the
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-04-04

slight some being merely orthographi-
cal. The most important one comes
as the last section of paragraph K,
which reads:
The Interpretation of these rules
and regulations, as made by the Ex-
ecutive Committee, shall govern, and
that committee shall have full author
ity to suspend or amend any OF the
foregoing rules and regulations, SUBJ
ject to confirmation at the next ensu-
Continued on Page Five.)
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-04-04
CONTINUED on Page Five.)

NEURALGIA AND SCIATICA CURED
The great pain relieving power Of
Chamberlain's Pain Balm has been the
surprise and delight Of many sufferers
from neuralgia and sciatica. The ex-
cruciating pains characteristic of these
diseases are quickly allayed by this
liniment. For sale by all dealers, Ben
son, Smith & Co., agents for Hawaii.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-04-04
SAVED FROM DEATH

One of the narrowest escapes on rec
ord. He had given up hope realizing
that the end had come when a friend
who was a friend indeed, suggested
Iansan. Improvement commenced at
once and the former invalid is now
the picture of bodily health. Tansan
does not cure all ills, but many of
them.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-04-04
CAMBRIDGE is WINNER.

(Associdted Press Gable to The Sfdr.)
PUTNEY, England, April 4.-in the
annual boat race today, the crew Of
Cambridge University defeated the Ok
ford crew on the river Thames, by two
and half lengths in four-mile race.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-04-04
EVANS LOST
So POUNDS
tAssociated Press Ca5re to The Star.)

tAssociGted Press Ca51e to The start
PASO ROBLES, April 4.-Rear
Admiral Evans, the condition of whose
health made it necessary for him to be
relieved of the command of the Allan
tic fleet in the Pacific, is at present
resting comfortably. The Admlrals
weight has been reduced through ILL
ness from 17S pounds to 122 pounds.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-04-04
SWELL EASTER SHOWING.

Sachs are showing the swellest line
OF new Easter goods that they have
ever had to offer. at very attractive
prices.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-04-04

Hackfeld & Company has brought
suit against James Cowan in assump-
sit for $2,29795, claimed on account
for merchandise The defendant is
resident of Kailua, North Kona, Ha-
wall
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-04-04
EASTER NOVELTIES.

The Alexander Young Cafe has many
pretty Easter novelties this year; East
er Rabbits, ham, bacon and eggs in
any style.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-04-04
UNIONS
NEW DOCK

(AssociGted Press Gable to The Stdr.l
SAN FRANCISCO, April 4.-The
Union Iron Works have been given
contract to build a second floating
dry dock for the Navy which will be
5O4 feet long.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-04-04

In eleven years Cambridge has won
seven races. The course is four
miles from Putney to Mortlake.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-04-04

Best cup OF coffee IN the city. New
England Bakery.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-04-04

Iaukea, Sheriff of Oahu, Honolulu:
1--WE the undersigned, residents of Ho-
nolulu, respectfully request that you
do not enforce the laws as to present
conditions, ETC." 1t would certainly let
us know what their honest opinions
are. l am glad that you are going to
give this matter a careful study, and
consider it of sufficient Importance to
give it your immediate attention.
trust also that when you see now
Strong is a certain amount of public
opinion, that you will earnestly and
faithfully enforce these laws; not only
in this one locality but as the Bishop
of Honolulu, the Rt. Rev. Henry B.
Restarick has well said, Gin all other
places" in Honolulu and Oahu. 1t is
a big and difficult work we know, bit
am sure there are many public-mind-
way you may suggest.
You know also, as do many others,
that the United States law, recently
before the Senate, known as the Ed
munds Act" bears on this matter.
A request, signed by a number Of
prominent men of this city, for the en-
forcement of this law, has been pre-
sented to Hon. r. w. Breckons, and
by him has been sent on to Washing
ton. The following letter has also
been sent to the Attorney General of
the United States. However, with good
and able local officials, and with pres
ent Territorial laws quite sufficient,
we feel and hope that this matter can
be settled here. We do not wish un-
less necessary to call on Uncle Sam to
do our house cleaning. Trusting that
you will at once carefully look into
this subject, and act in conformity to
the laws of this Territory, 1 remain,
Yours very sincerely
EDWARD w. THWING.
P. S.-As to the petition presented
to you yesterday, no attempt was made
to secure a general canvas, but enough
names only were secured to show that
there was a strong opinion in favor Of
law enforcement. l may say also that
of those spoken to on the matter, not
more than a dozen declined to sign.
Even some of these declared themsel-
yes in favor of the enforcement of
these laws, but did not care to sign
such a paper. r. w. L.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-04-04

Fine Job Printing. star once,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-04-04
s%+%+@+-@+@+U4S.~.~+1+o+@+4
AN ENTERPRis1NG MERCHANT

X. Yamamoto is the biggest importer
of Japanese goods IN Hawaii Eve y
steamer from the orient (tramp or
passenger) brings him the largest ship
ment consigned TO one firm. By get
ting his goods in large quantities the
freight and other charges are greatly
reduced which enables him to undersell
ali competitors.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-04-04
OUT
OF MEN

PARIS, France, April 4.-Fifteen
thousand men employed in the building
trades in this city have been locked
out by their employers as the result OF
a dispute over the hours of labor.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-04-04

can under the law, be jugged for vlo-
lating the Sunday law.
If Iaukea closes any section of the
city it will be against his better judg-
ment. He has said it.
eve will nave at least to double
the police force with the fleet in port, q"
said the Sheriff, and our duties will be
sufficiently difficult without the added
risks of a closed district in Iwilei."
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-04-04

WASHINGTON, D. c., April A.
John S. Leech, who is at present in the
Government employ in the Philippines,
has been appointed public printer.