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The San Francisco call., 1908-03-15
COMMITTEE FAILS TO AGREE

The committee on artificial lights
held several conferences in the hope
of being able to bring in a unanimous
report, but Johnston could not agree
with his associates. At the outset he
announced himself in favor of a 80
cent rate. while Sachs and Broderick
proposed to recommend a dollar rate.
The committee divided on the question
of the increase In business the com
pany will enjoy during the coming
fiscal year. After several meetings the
majority proposed that a compromise
measure be reported. Sachs and Brod-
erick said they would drop 5 cents If
Johnston would raise his rate the same
amount and agree to 95 cent schedule.
Johnston remained firm in his position.
however, and realizing that there was
no likelihood of an agreement being
reached, Sachs and Broderick decided
yesterday TO report in favor of fixing
the rate at 95 cents.
Sachs and Broderick believe that the
company is entitled to an advance over
the IS cent rate owing to the increased
cost of production of gas. The COM
pany states that oil has advanced about
26 cents a barrel and wages also are
higher. Sachs and Broderick figure
that at 95 cents the company will be
able to improve the service and a1so
receive fair rate of interest on the
money invested In reaching the 95
cent rate they estimated that during
the fiscal year beginning July j. the
company's business will increase not
more than IL Y per cent, and used that
figure in making their calculations to
arrive at the income the comnanv
should receive. 1T was at that noint
that Johnston disagreed with his as-
sociates on the committee, for he was
of the opinion that the business wo,,Id
increase fully 20 per cent.
The rates for gas used by the CITY
will remain as at presents 7-l0 cents
per night for single street lamps ana
IS cents for three cluster street lights
ELECTRIC RATES TO STAND
The electric light rates will stand
at cents per 1000 watt hours for ls
candle power hgnts Consumers using
hetween 1000 and 5000 watt hours nar
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-15
SCRAMBLE BEGINS
FOR LABOR VOTES

Continued from Page SO, Column
Francisco on the question of control of
the party organization, if on no other
ground, and they purpose to wage that
fight through a comprehensive organi-
zation. Preliminary meetings have
been held in nearly all of the assem-
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-15
MRS. FREEMAN MAINTAINS
LEAD IN STORY CONTEST
Total for Eight Weeks $13,574
for American Writer; 1886
for BritOn

NEW YORK, March 1.-THE follow
ing was the vote cast in Anglo -Ameri-
can literary competition during the
week ending March IA.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-15
"a. - " -AA ~ -
TO FILE MINORITY REPORT

Supervisor Johnston said yesterday
that he would file minority report,
but he had not fixed on the rate, al
though he thought it would be in the
neighborhood of so cents.
Il cannot sign the majority's report"
said he, "as l believe that 1212 per
cent is too small for increased bust
ness during the next fiscal year |
think that the increase will be about
20 per cent, and, believing this, will
have to oppose the 95 cent rate, as
the company would receive more reve-
nue. than il is entitled to-"
Supervisor Broderick explained that
the 121s per ~cent increase figured on
by Sachs and himself had been
reached from the exhibits presented by
the gas company officials during the
rate inquiry.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-15
CLOTHING is FOUND

subsequently superintendent A o.
Harrison of the baths ordered the
bathers to their dressing rooms and
1t was In this manner that the dis
covery of the mans clothing was
made. Louis Stole. another employe
of the baths. remembered he had as
signed the man to dressing room an
hour before.
With the exception Of the laundry
mark, 'R 6S2," which was found on
the mans linen and the initials ~. H
s. on the inside of his hat, the police
have found nothing to establish the
identity of the dead man. A gold
ring set with red stone, presumably
garnet, was found on his finger and
a 8 cent piece was found in one of his
pockets. The body was clad in a bath
ing suit
The clothing found in the dressing
room showed signs of wear and had
been purchased from Frank Bros. in
Fillmore street. His under clothing
was blue In color and bore the same
marks as did his shirt and collar The
mans coat was a black double breasted.
The collar was No. ISL in size
MAN OF MIDDLE AGE
The man was about 35 years of age,
1876 pounds in weight, five feet eight
inches In height, brown mustache
curled at the ends, curly hair and
slightly bald above the forehead.
While Coroner Leland is reticent
about ascribing any definite cause for
the mans death, he admits that he is
unable to account for several of the
bruises about the mans body.
Marks around the mans neck indi-
cate that struggle preceded death
and it is upon this that Leland bases
his theory of strangling at the hands
of another.
Leland also says the man may have
swallowed poison, and that while suf-
fering severe convulsions he inflicted
the strange bruises upon himself.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-15
MURDOCH FOR o5 CENT RATE

Supervisor Murdock said that while
he had not fully made up his mind
he thought he would favor the 95 cent
rate, believing it to be fair to both the
company and the consumer
Supervisors Sachs and Broderick
who will present the report, have care
fully investigated the question: said
Murdock. and l am inclined to accept
their views, as they are both conserva-
tive men,"
Supervisor Hooks declined to COM
NIT himself, saying that he wanted to
give more consideration to the ques-
ton before expressing himself either
for or against the 95 cent rate.
The votes of Supervisors Booth and
McLeran are counted on by those who
will oppose the. 95 cent rate as they
have expressed themselves as being
opposed to any raise at the present
time.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-15
MURPHY TO OPPOSE RATE

Supervisor Murphy said yesterday
afternoon that he would not vote for
95 cent rate.
Before the company bought the
Equitable, the Independent and the Pa.
cific gas improvement company said
Murphy, 1T was fully able to supply
the city. These concerns were not
bought to furnish required service. and
there is no reason why consumers
should be compelled to pay a high rate
to give the company interest on those
investments. In addition. more gas is
being used at present than ever before
in the history of the city Nine fami-
lies ere using gas for cooking purposes
where one used 1t a few years ago. In
1907 the company sold almost as much
gas as in 1905, the year before the fire,
and the indications are that its business
Will rapidly extend this year. | can
see no reason for increasing the present
rate, more especially in view of present
financial conditions. The company
should not ask or expect an increased
rate. when its business is extending and
the business of the average consumer
is languishing. / will oppose any in
crease and will vote against the ac-
ceptance of the report of the majority.
Moreover, we did not give the water
company an increase. and it will collect
under the present schedule without any
added cost to the consumer.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-15
VIEWS OF BRoDERICK

The company's officials are in bet
ter position to know what the in
creased business will amount to than
the committee said Broderick yes.
terday. for they have the records to,
guide them. If we do not accept their
statement we are forced to guess and
we are not in position to make an ac-
curate guess. 1 feel that the 95 per
cent rate will yield fair return to
the company and permit it to extend
and improve its service. / want to see
the mains extended to the Potrero and
out the Mission road, so that the peo-
pie who moved into those districts
after the fire will be able to get gas
for fuel if for no other purpose The
mains at present end at College hill
in the Mission road. and beyond that
point to the county line the people
are unable TO get gas, With the 95 per
cent rate the company would be able
to give an improved service and accom-
modate those persons, who want gas
for cooking purposes"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-02-08
NEW BASEBALL
LEAGUE PLANNED
Waikiki's Five Mines viii Have
Series on kapiolani
Diamond.

The waikiki end Of the city IS not
TO be beaten by the Kalihi section.
and the formation Of a baseball league
in the west has spurred the beachers
into action, the result being that the
Kapiolani League is about 10 be born.
Five teams will compose the league
the Reliance, Punahou. Waikiki. Bull
ietin and IoIani
The last of these mines TO be or
ganized was the Reliance, the mem
bers Of which met last night and Sc
lected their officers. These are:
President, Manuel Gonsalves: man
ager and treasurer. John F. silva
captain, Louis Freitas: and secretary,
Benny F. Becker. The colors Of the
team will be the same as those worn
by the Spaldings. which caught the
popular eye-red. white and blue.
4 meeting Of the representatives OF
these i've teams has been called for
the evening Of the fifteenth, when a
schedule for the season wiz be drawn
UP. It has been about decided that
each team will have to meet each
other one three times in the first Sc
fies. twice in the second and play
three deciding games in case Of any
tie. The league itself viii put up its
own cup for competition.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-02-08
HANDLED CUE
HALF LIFETIME

There is no kind OF sport in the cal
endar that requires more practice and
study than billiards. said the veteran,
Jake schaefer. the other day, and
those who know anything about table
games win admit the truth Of the
statement schaefer figures that he
has spent nearly half his life with a
billiard cue in his hand, which Is a
hard thing for those 10 swallow who
believe great billiardists, like generals.
are born and not made. Practise. how
ever. was what made sehaefer thu
greatest Of all billiard players.
Before the recent contest between
schaefer and sutton tor the 1S1 balk-
line worlds championship emblem,
which the former retained, Sutton put
in eight hours every day at the table
in practise. He was constantly pound
ing out al kinds of caroms. figuring
how to get the largest count in and
out CT baIk and Iaboring 10 perfect his
stroke so as TO caress the worries ike
a summer breeze when astride the
lines.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-02-08
THE ONUS IS ON
AUTOMOBILES

Los ANGELES. Jan. ga decision
Of great Importance to automobilists
throughout the state was rendered to
day by the district court Of appeal,
Briefly, It means that Automobiles
are obliged to look out for pedestrians
and keep from running them down and
that pedestrians cannot be charged
with contrfbutory negligence # they
DO not keep out q the way Of autonao-
biles.
The decision was rendered in a ease
N which a judgment for $1,000 dam
ages was awarded to a man who had
been run down by an automobile. The
appellant made the plea that the IN
jured man was guilty Of eontrL6utory
negligence in not keeping q sharp
lookout fer passing vehicles The
higher court gives this plea no weight
and says almost II So many words thai
q person running an automobile IS
obliged 70 look out for pedestrians, tha
rights Of whom On any highway are
declared u be paramount TIE 5udg-
ment. Of the lover court Is sustained.
The plainttn n the case IS Stanley
King. an employe Of ths Los Angeles
railway company. The defendant IS
z K Green, who VIII D. obliged 70
pay the damages awarded.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-02-08
INDOOR MEET
IS POSTPONED

The Indoor Meet, which had been
planned 10 take place in the Y. N c
a gymnasium On the twentieth OF
this month. has been postponed 70
some undetermined date il order thar
those who may wish TO take part may
do SO without il interfering with their
training for the big Inrer-island meet,
which is 10 be held IN the Boys Field
on March Fl. This track meet viii be
The biggest event Of the kind Of the
year ana already q large number Of
athletes are preparing for II
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-02-08
DOWN BY DESPAIR
Hundreds OF Others In the Same
Plight.

Mrs. John H. Cole. ct S. Arlington
street, South birmingham. Mass, was
for years martyr to lzin6ney trouble,
but at last found cure In Doau's
Backache Kidney Pills. She writes:
Il suffered greatly with periodical
headache, terrible bearing-down pains
and a whole train Of minor symptoms.
My back was always weak and the
kidneys terribly disordered. I could
not rest at night and in the morning
would get. up feeling III, tired, and dis
couraged, and without the least ambi-
ton TO go about nay household duties
II I sat down I felt as though I never
wanted to get up again; grew thin
and haggard and developed deep cir
cles beneath my eyes. Ny appetite
grew less and less as the days went by
until at last I did not eat enough to
keep a child alive.
During all this time I was doctor
ing and dosing myself with first one
remedy and then another until my
stomach fairly rebelIed. I called In a
doctor but soon saw that he did not
understand my case. Well, you may
believe I was in despair for had come
to that state where / did not care what
happened. when a friend told me what
a fine remedy and cure for kidney dis
ease . Doan's Backache Kidney Pills
were. I bought a box and before had
taken all Of ii / felt much better, my
back felt stronger and 7 rested much
easier at night and was not troubled
with nightmares and fits OF wakeful
ness as formerly. After that first box
was gone I bought another and still
another, each one helping me and
making me stronger and better, until
had taken twelve boxes. BY that time
not vestige OF my old trouble re-
manned and II is the greatest pleasure
TO my life to say that Doan's Backache
Kidney Pills saved me from an early
breakdown"
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills are
for sale by all dealers. Price 90 cents
per box, six boxes for s2,50, or mailed
on receipt Of price by the HOLSTER
Drug Co, Ltd. Honolulu. wholesaiei
agents for the Hawaiian Islands.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-02-08
BIBLE READING MOVEMENT.
READING FOR FEBRUARY 8

unto the disciples, and 7ndeth them
sleeping. and saith unto Peter What.
could We not watch with me one hour2
Al Watch and pray. that ye enter not
into temptation: the spirit indeed IA
willing, but the flesh is weak AZ Again
a second time he went away, and pray
ed. saying. My Father, II this cannot
pass away, except drink It, thy Will
be done. 43 And he came again and
found them sleeping. for their eyes
were heavy. a. And he left them again,
and went away, and prayed a third
time. saying again the same words.
As Then eometh he ID the disciples.
and saith unto them. Sleep on now.
and take your rest: behold, the hour
IS at hand. and the Son of man IS
betrayed into the hands OF sinners. As
Arise. let US be going: behold, he Is
al hand that betrayed me
a. And while he yet spake. 10. Judas,
one Of the twelve. came. and with him
a great multitude with swords and
slaves. from the chief priests and
elders Of the people. IS Now he that
betrayed him gave them a sign. say
ing. WhoE1soeyer / shall kiss, that ~
he: take him. AZ And straightway be
came TO Jesus, ana said HAN fsapDi1
and kissed him 50 And Jesus said
unto him. Friend. DO that for which
thou art come Then they came and
laid hands on Jesus. and took him!
81 And behold. one II them that were
S.sA Jesus stretched out his hand, and
~ his sword. and smote the servant
Of the high priest and struck on bis
ear. q Then saith Jesus unto him,
Put I'D again thy sword into its place.
for all they that take the sword shan
perish with the sword: g Or thinkest
thou that cannot beseech my Father.
and he shall even now send me more
than twelve leziOns ~ angelag - How
then Should the scriptures be fulfilled,
that thus Il must be- s. In that hour
said Jesus to the multitudes. Are ye
come out as against robber WITH
swords and slaves 70 seize me2 sat
daily in the temple teaching. and ye
took me not. IS But All this is come
TO pass. that the scriptures o. the
prophets might be fulfilled. Then all
the disciples left him. and fed.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-02-08
SOCKER GAMES
AT MAKIKI

This afternoon should see two good
games of football at aIakiki. The post
poued matches of January 4th being
substituted for the previously arrang-
ed match with the Thistle Club. The
first game commencing at 2;2O. viii be
between the Y. NJ. C. A. and Diamond
Heads. and the second game between
the Males and P1znahou.
This viii be the first meeting Of the
Y NJ. c. A and Heads. and a hard
struggle is expected. A battle royal
is looked for in the second game. It
viii be remembered that the Males
only just managed TO win out last
week, with their proverbial luck. VIII
they repeat their performance this af-
ternoon?
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-02-08
MATTHEW Is.


81 Then saith Jesus unto them. All
We shall be offended in me this night:
for it is written, I will smite the
shepherd. and the sheep Of the flock
shall be scattered abroad. 81 But after
I am raised up. I win 20 before you
into GaIilee. So But Peter answered
ana said unto him, If all shall be
offended in thee, I viii never be offend
ed. "a Jesus said unto him, Verify
say unto thee. that this night, before
the cock crow. thou shalt aeny me
thrice. IS Peter saith unto him. Even
if I must die with thee. yet win I not
deny thee. Likewise also said all the
disciples.
SIS Then cometh Jesus with them unto
a place called Cethsemane, and saith
unto his disciples. Sit ye here. while
I 90 yonder and pray. 81 And he took
with him Peter and the two sons Of
Zebedee. and began TO be sorrowful
and sore troubled. 80 Then saith he
unto them. Ny soul Is exceeding sor-
rowfB1. even uato death: abide We here,
and watch with me. 90 And ne went
forward a little. and fell On his face,
and prayed. saying, Ny Father. If it
be possible, let this cup pass
from me: nevertheless, not as 81.
but as thou wilt. 20 And he cometh
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-02-08
KAMEHAMEHAS
LEADING SOCkER
Defeated Punah0us Yesterday
by Score of Three to
One.

Kanehamehas won against Puma
hous, in the fifth seeker football match
Of the interseholaztic series yesterday,
by a score Of three to one. The victors
outplayed their opponents at every
point
Akana and Mckenzie did the scor-
ing for Kamehamehas, their most ef-
.fective supporter being Kamaiopili.
Mon Yin made the lone score for
Punahous. He was ably backed by
Lyman.
The field was muddy. but just as
much so for one side as for the other,
and the Kams kept the ball in the
Puns' territory most of the time.
The lineup Of the Rams was: Pua-
Obi. goal: Whiting, Bal, fun backs:
Kahanamoku, Lota. Kalimapehu, half
backs; Akana, Kamaiopili. Murray,
smythe. Mckenzie. forwards.
The Puns: Williams. Akina, Davis.
Lyman, Mon Yin. Townsend. withing-
ton, Dodge. ]. Desha. w. Desha.
Referee: L. c.. BIackman.
On Monday the High Schools viii
meet the Punahous. and If the Pylns
are worsted the Kamehamehas VIII be
champions of the season. Otherwise
the Kams and Puns viii have to play
1t out.
So far the Kamehamehas are in the
lead for the championship.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-02-08
Cation, HeiII & Company, Ltd.

Engineers and Machinists
OFTEN AND RICHARDS STREETS
Rollers re-tubed with charcoal-4ron
nv s+Aal tubes. General ship work.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-02-08
HOW A SOUTH AFRICAN MER-
CHANT WARDED OFF An At
Tux OF PNEUMONIA.

There Is always cause for alarm
when severe cold is accompanied
BIZ pain in the chest Mr. Il. L. La
Grange. who is manager Of a store 81
JansenviIle. G. C.. believes Chamber
Iain's Cough Remedy is better than
tie prescription Of q physician. lie
says: 81 had a boy il my employ Tho
had been suffering from cold and q
pain in the chest. aud got 80 bad ne
had 20 20 20 bel had the doctor a.
tend him AID used se~eral other rene
dies. but he GOT 10 better finally
tried Chamberlain Is Cough Remedy
and in @ short time be was up and
about his work. We sell lots Of It II
the store. For sale by al dealers.
Benson. smith & CO.. agents for Ha-
wall -.
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VIM. G. IRWIN & CO., LTD

VIM. G.. IRWIN & CO, LTD.
SUGAR FACTORS AND
COMMISSION AGENTS
WIN. G. Irwfn-PrssideEt and Manager
Tohz D. Spreckels-Ffrst Vice-President
y. NJ. GiEard-Second Vice-Presldent
q II. whitney ......-......--Tressu
Richard Ivers secretary
". 2. wilson .Auditof
AGENTS FOR
Oceanic Steamship Co, saA Fran
cisco, Cal.
western Sugar Refining Co. San
francisco. Cal
Baldwin Locsmotive Works. Pnlis-
&sIphia, Pa,
Newau Universal NIL Co.. Manu-
sxcturers OF National Cane SHREDDER
New York. n z.
Pacific on transportation Co. san
Francisco, Cal
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TOURNAMENT FOR
HAND BALLERS

The HandbaH Tournament, singles,
on the Y. II. c. a. courts viii COM
n2ence on March 5. Dr.. Hand, who
has the tournament in charge, desires
all players wishing 10 enter the con-
tests to send in their names TO him
As soon as possible.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-02-08

70 the big benefit dance given by the
young mems committee at san Anto-
MO Han, Vineyard street. near Emma
Dancing commences at o'clock.
Tickets fifty cents.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-02-08

Get = copy Of Picturesque Honolulu
70 send to your friend in the States
1t IS the best souvenir ever issued here.
Fifteen cents copy ready for mailing.
The Newtown bee., 1908-08-21

Rev H. I. Thayer is having two weeks vacation. Rev Arthur J. Smith is expected to preach at the Riverside church, next Sunday morning.
 Miss Goldie Owens has recently en- tertained Miss Hattie Stevens and Miss Grace Ferguson of White Plains, N. r., and the Misses Mae and Cecelia Blazina of Harrison, N. Y.
 Mrs Nancy French is visiting her sister, Mrs Charles Botsford, at Walk CT Farms.
 Edward French and family of Shelt- on were guests of MT and Mrs F. J. French, last Sunday.
 Mir and Mrs Warren Stowe havs re- paired and moved into the building near F.sJ. French's blacksmith shop.
 Little Viola Botsford is home again from the New Haven hospital, but it is thought that the treatment she re- ceived there has not been a success.
 Mrs Augusta Bennett and Miss Bertha Bennett of Bridgeport visited at Stiles Loveland's and at Mrs L. 5. Bradley's, for few days, last week.
 Miss Elsie Bibbins of Faston has been visiting at J. B. Downs.
 Norman Potts and little daughter of Pound Ridge, N. r., are visiting MT and Mrs Thomas Dring.
 Miss E. J. Stephens and Hazel Goulett left, Tuesday morning, to visit at Wingdale, N. Y.
 Edward Futile has sold his flock ot sheep to Mir Darlington, who lives at the Hendryx farm.
The Newtown bee., 1908-08-21
Monroe.
NO CHURCH SERVICES, SUNDAY

NO CHURCH SERVICES, SUNDAY.
 No services were held on Sunday ir the church in the Center.
 A pleasant meeting was enjoyed, last Friday evening, at Harmony Grange. Two visitors from Housatonic Grange, Stratford, were present. Cake and cream were served.
 On Wednesday the Congregations Sunday school held their annual picnic on the Center green. A sack race, a running race and baseball game were much enjoyed by the spectators.
 A large number of the Center people attended the concert at East Village, Wednesday evening, while others took part in the college whist in Hunting ton.
 Miss Pauline Smith has entertained her friend, Miss Schoonmaker.
 Miss Julie H. Hoffman of Washing ton, D. C., has visited her uncle, F. w. Wheeler.
 Mrs Ada Albright and daughter, are boarding in town.