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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-12-21
OUR ARMY VIEWED
BY BRITISH EYES

Unlike his omcer, the American
Service Man" does not form a type
He has no salient characteristic, no.
thing which renders him interesting
or marks him out from the rest of his
fellow citizens. The system of three
year enlistments does not make for
efficiency, and the fact that on re-
enlisting man is free to enter any
other regiment, or any other branch
of the service, goes far towards pre-
venting the growth of a regimental
spirit. Many enlist again and again,
for the pay is good and the duties
are light; but, somewhow, the men, at
least the American-born ones, are al
ways citizens first and soldiers after
wards, and discipline has to be main
tanned more by tact than by the exer-
else of authority. The least infraction
Of the mems rights leads to insub-
ordination, which is seldom punished.
Even on active service the American
private expects to receive his rations
of fresh meat and soft bread as laid
down by the regulations, and the mo-
ment these are not forthcoming he be-
gins to complain, and to talk of writ
ing to his Congressman. He has none
of that grit which makes the British
private tighten his belt and go on
with the certainty that, before long
he will have a fight which will more
than compensate him for his priva-
tons.
The commissioned officer plays
q very small part in the American
Army, mainly because he has no po-
sition, save when actually on duty Al
other times, he is merely ON a level
with the privates. The short service, and
the fact that he reverts to the ranks
on re-enlistment, make his promotion
a matter of little moment, and he va
lues it accordingly. Instead of being
of assistance to his company COM
mander in dealing with the men, he
is the mouthpiece of the latter in their
complaints against their officers.
The American auxiliary forces are
essentially amateur and inefficient
They lack everything which a COM
Blatant force should have - training,
discipline, organization, and equipment
and they cannot be said to form
even the nucleus of an army. For the
purpose of preventing, or presiding
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-12-21
Fraternal Meetings

HONOLULU LODGE GIG. P. 3. o. E.
will meet in their hall, King street
near Fort, every Friday evening. By
order of the e. r.
WIN. H. McINERNY, e. r.
H. C. EASTON, Secy.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-12-21
FIRE ALARMS
HOTEL GUESTS
MANY THRILLING ESCAPES IN AN
EARLY MORNING BLAZE IN
PORTLAND.

PORTLAND (Or), December 6. -
Guests at the Hotel Oregon, one of
Portland's leading hostelries, were
thrown into a panic at an early hour
this morning by fire that threatened
to destroy the entire building and en-
dangered scores of lives. Although
the flames were conquered after $10,-
900 loss, it was not until many had
taken great risks in escaping and all
the dodgers had fed scantily attired
to the streets.
So dense was the smoke that the
guests thought they were in immedi-
ate peril and both men and women
jumped from second-story windows
Dozens escaped in only their night
clothes into the coolest temperature
of the season.
William Connolly proved himself a
hero, supporting a short ladder on his
shoulders while four men and one
woman climbed down it to safety
While Connolly was holding the lad
der one excited ledger slid two suit
cases down it, striking him on the
head. Later the dodgers made up a
purse for Connolly, but he declined to
accept it. During the fire three fire
men were overcome by smoke, but
were soon revived. The flames origin
ated from a defective fan in the venti-
lator, which collected SCOT, setting fire
to the basement, kitchen and lower
floor of the hotel.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-12-21
CASTLE I COOKE, LID
Honolulu, T. II.
SHIPPING AND COMMISSION MER
CHANTS.
SUGAR FACTORS and GENERAL IN
RURANCE AGENTS,

C1ANI y
SUGAR FACTORS and GENERAL IN
SURANCE AGENTS.
representing -
EVA Plantation Co.
WaialuR Agricultural Co., LtG.
KOhala Sugar Co.
WAimea Sugar MIL Co.
ApokaA Sugar Co., Ltd.
Fulton Iron Works Of 81. Lsuia.
Blake Steam Pumps.
Westons CentrifugaIs.
Babcock & Wilcox Boilers.
Green's Fuel EconomiEeT.
Marsh Steam Pumps.
Aatson Navigation Co.
Planters Line Shipping o..
New England Mutual Life IAsuI
ance Company OF Boston.
Aetna Insurance 90,
NATIONAL Fire Insurance o..
Citisen's Insurance Co, (HAFtfOFo
fire Insurance Col
Protector Underwriters Os the PASsaiI
q Hartford,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-12-21
AT TER SCALP OF
. DR.. HARVING WILEY
FRUIT AND MOLASSES MEN OF
THE COUNTRY OBJECT TO HIS
CHARGES.

WASHINGTON, December Cdr.
of Chemistry, has been informed I'M
officially that another protest has been
filed against him with the President by
the fruit and molasses men, who OBJ
ject to his utterances and writings
against the use of sulphur in preserv-
ing fruit. He says he would not be
surprised if the report were true, be-
cause dried fruit and molasses manu-
facturers have been trying to get his
official scalp for some time.
DIR. Wiley alleged that experiments
prove that sulphur fumes applied to
fruit being about diseases of the stom-
ach. intestines and kidneys and pro-
duce an endless amount of headache
when the fruit is eaten. This is con-
trary to the experience of the French
authorities, who have informed the.
American ambassador that thus far
they have no authentic information
that sulphured food products are in
furious to health.
M<~-%<%-%-<-%-%-%-~-%-~-~
over, lynchings, or restraining the ar
dor of mob bent on burning the
street cars, the States militia may
serve some useful purpose, but the
CHASTITY failures made at the time OF
the Spanish war showed that it was
utterly useless for national purposes.
But for the splendid work done by the
little Regular force, work for which
the press gave practically no credit,
the Americans would have Jared very
badly at the hands of the Spaniards.
Yet America does not realize this. She
insists on believing that the Volun-
teers saved the situation, and in look
ing to them for salvation in the fu-
ture, an attitude which must be ex-
tremely CALLING to the professional
soldier, who sees his work constantly
moderated and belittled, although he
may derive a certain satisfaction from
the knowledge that the few foreign
critics who really understand him re-
gard him with whole-hearted respect!
Correspondent London Standard.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-12-21
ANOTHER AEROPLANE IN
SUCCESSFUL FLIGHr

HAMMONDSPORT IN. ", Decem.
Der 6.-The Aerial Experiment Asso-
cations aeroplane, the Silver Dart
had its first trial today. Three short
flights were made and in each instance
excellent control was exhibited. The
eight-cylinder Curtiss motor is mount
ed low on the machine, and the sin
gle eight-foot propeller is driven al
about two-thirds engine speed. The
transmission is by V-belt.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-09-04
Russia,s Great Premier.

GHuSSAb . 01OaO Z CAAAC .
1t is beginning to be the belief of
Europe that at last Russia has a
prime minister whom everybody
trusts. Under the circumstances that
is a great good fortune for that rather
unfortunate country. Three years ago
the most dangerous symptom of the.
Russian situation was that nobody
seemed to be able to trust anybody.
Any Russian in authority loon dem
onstrated that he was unworthy Of the
confidence Of his fellows. Today M.
Stolypin is admitted universally to be
a brave man and a gentleman. Even
the re%actionaries find 1t difficult to say
worse Of him than that he is "a
man conscientiously devoted to false
ideals" and that isn't very terrible.
NJ. stolypin commands the confidence
Of the czar, the support Of the douma
and the respect and admiration Of the
entire cabinet He is a man without
nerves, endowed with a fine presence
and with great simplicity Of manner
William T. Stead. who has been max
ing a study Of him, declares that he is
another Gladstone; that he has suc-
ceeded in doing the two things indis-
pensable to the navigator-he has kept
deep water under his keel, and he Is
making way steadily toward his de-
sired haven.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-09-04
Additional Local.

The market yesterday of wheat
was SO cents and flax $l.1O.
During the months of July and
August there we're Is births re-
ported, Z deaths and 6 infectious
diseases.
Miss Weiss, of Crystal, N. D.,
returned home today after a weeks
visit with her sister, Mrs. w. l..
Nuessle.
Mrs. Grout returned home last
Friday from a months visit with
her sister, Mrs. Longley, at Alex
ander, Iowa, and a short stay at
Oolfax Springs for her health.
A game of ball was played Tues
day evening between the ed
wards" and Lamb" boarders.
The former won by IL to 10 in a
three inning game, but have been
challenged to play another game
in the near future.
Dr. f.. A. Douglas returned last
Saturday from Toronto and Chica-
20, where he had been taking post
graduate work for the last six
weeks. Mrs. Douglas returned
Thursday from a visit with friends
and relatives in the east during
her husbands absence.
A good night Waterman began
duty the first of the week. The
Washburn citizens will now be on
the safe side of the yeggmen who
will find they have struck a wide
awake town, at all hours of the
night, if they should ever visit
here.
Those who have sold grain al
the Washburn Grain & Feed ele.
vator this week is as follows
g. j. Noble, P. Kesselring, VIM
Snyder, John Anderson, NJ. Mel
son and Jasper Hanson. Mr.. Mey.
Or says the grain is all very gooe
and the best that he has ever re
ceived at the elevator. The yielt
is from 4 to 10 bushels.
The marriage Of Miss Agnct1
Nelson and5A. B. Anderson tool
place at the home Of the bride q
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-09-04

A gas explosion in an English coal
mine recently killed! seventy men. Had
a little more money been expended for
proper ventilation by the owners and a
little more care been exercised by the
men in using safety lamps these work
era would be alive today. While bet
ter sanitation and hygienic knowledge
: diminishing the death rate from
disease. deaths from accidents In
crease. Careless railroad operation
kills mor men than q great battle.
Negligent factory equipment mains
thousands. The work Of caring for
babies' lives is commendable. Should
not the lives Of the fathers and moth
err be equally safeeuardedf 4
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-09-04
Free Turkeys Ambition.

Free Turkeys Ambition.
We can fancy that we e the Turk
swelling This chest with pride" and
"blowing up his muscle" al a symbol
Of valor when reading the words Of
Mundji Bey. the Turkish consul gen.
eral, as he speaks Of the new constitu-
ton proclaimed by the sultan. One Of
the first things, according to MundjL
will be the downfall OF foreign inffu-
ence The whole country is the sick
man." not simply the sultan. he says
that German predominance in com-
merce and industry In Turkey must be
checked and England dispossessed in
Egypt
The new constitution guarantees the
people free speech, . free press. q rep
r%esentative legislature and q reformed
judiciary, with ministers Of state re-
~sponsible to the people. But whether
this concession viii elevate Turkey to
rank as a world power may be 5ques-
toned in spite Of Mundji Bey's enthu-
siastic prediction to this efaAet. The
population Of the empire is made up OF
divers elements, and they are not a
happy family. Pure blooded Greeks
and Jews abound and have great ;in1u-
n Then there are Italians; Kurds.
Copts, Slavs, Croats., Bulgarians and
Abanians. besides the eve unhappy
Armenians. The Albanians are very
powerful In Turkey. Albanian wo-
men are handsome, and the. men are
brave, and a German traveller has de-
clared, that they have the best heads II
Europe. Turkeys military ideals come
from the Albanians. who seem to hold
the key to the situation at present.
Albanian soldiers have been the sui:
tan's reliance, and 1t was In answer
to their rebellious attitude that he
granted q constitution. The Albanians
might rule Turkey II the other races
would agree. This they Will not do.
and as these valiant sons Of the hills
have always been first III their own
country N spite OF the sultan's edicts
they will not take second place q Z
transformed Turkey: hence the ~
litical millennium VIII not come soon
IL Turkeyte even With constitution e
- y alessg u ssss
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-09-04
The Awakening of China.

e. 49,
According to Minister WI, the Chi
nese emperor's able representative in
Washington, the Celestial Kingdom is
in dead earnest today In its efforts to
deserve and maintain its place among
the worlds powers. The old regime
has passed. and progress is in the sad
die. twenty-five years ago Minister
WI was himself q student of western
institutions. He described his troubles
in a recent speech to 126 Chinese boys
now being educated tn an American
school: @ .Hsay
When I began learning the English
easily obtainable. Western learning was
despised. and those who wished to study
It had to do it privately. Foreign edu-
Gated Chinese were sighted and
down upon. They were considered almost
barbarians and traitors. In cases of ne
cessity when their services were required
they were principally employed as rams
lators or interpreters. They were not In
trusted with responsible functions or ap-
pointed to important posts in the govern
ment service. 1t Is a well known tact
that upon the return Of the 100 govern
ment students TO emma IN 1851 Iney WeEo
not properly or fairly treated.
But times nave happily changed. and
the conditions are at present different.
Western science and knowledge are
ly sought after now. What was despised
before il now appreciated. Schools and
colleges for western sciences are being
established everywhere. and students are
sent abroad: hence you are here.
The general cry in China today Is
for reforms and for competent men to
carry them out. The reforms demand
ed are social and professional al well
as political. China's eyes have been
opened by the wonderful success Of
the Japanese in mastering the methods
in trade, diplomacy and wal q the
white race. Her farsighteds men
know that she must learn western
ways. and learn them rapidly. or she
will perish as a nation. In referring
to the proposed Chinese-American al
lance Minister w., pointing TO the
Chinese students. said:
The cordial way in which these young
men are received everywhere is crafty
ing as showing how kindly the American
people feel toward those Of China. Later
these young men will go home and g to
work, every one a friend of America.
This. you see. is something Of an alliance
in itself. .a4se
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-09-04

The three volume novel. once 30
popular. is now two volumes too long
to suit the popular taste. But the
trend Of today is not altogether to-
ward brevity. When first nominated
for the presidency Lincoln's speech Of
acceptance to the notification commit.
tee contained 139 words, and In his
formal lette. Of acceptance there we're.
but 134 words.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-09-04

Painted Woods, last Tuesday noon.
Only relatives of the wedding par
ty were present. The bride is
we'll known in Washburn having
lived here a number of years. Mr..
Anderson was with the Klein's
Land Agency, but upon his return
will be with the Mclean County
Abstract Go. Mr.. and Mrs. And
erson have gone on a wedding tour
to Minnesota and Wisconsin. They
will make their home in Washburn
in the Fred Klein residence.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-09-04

Never since the food has water
reached such q high tide as at press
ent,', says the Prohibition presidential!
candidate. AZ excellent example q
'''dry wit"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-09-04

The famous Cullinansdiamond, abou9t
which so many things have been said
ana written, has finally found a proper.
resting place. It has been cutsin
twain. and will ornament the crown
and scepter Of the king Of England.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-09-04

Rear Admiral sperry's feet includes
the Glacier. otherwise known as the
floating pantry" the hospital ship
Relief and a number Of Golfers. Il
any Q live bears. dingoes. mon
keys. parrots and kangaroos are pre-
scented to officers and men as mascots,y
sperry vii. think he has Noak's ark
with him. s4
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-09-04

Keep in mind that 1t is, only by Per-
sistent effort in; the face Of discourage
ment that any Of us;ever does anything
that is really worth while doing. The
fellow who gives up when he. is once
beaten is made Of mighty poor stuff
Roosevelt.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-09-04

A New York humorist says, WELL
II bread does 80 up there'u be less
bread padding. and that's some COM
FORT Bat win there be less2 If
bread goes up VIM not 'wifey" be, IN.
clined to see that every single dried,
macadamized crumb is utilized7 !.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-09-04

Mr.. Wu's determination to reach the
age of 200 years implies that he ex-
poets to remain on good terms with
several administrations In the. Chi
nese government.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-09-04

The dismissal Of the two ringleeaaders
In the West Point hazing case anaSthe
suspension for a year Of six others he
was a triumph for law and discipline.
The hazers did what they did insabso-
lutte defiance Of law. What sort Of
officers would such young men maker
How would the defenseless private
soldier fare at their hands & S@5
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-09-04

Rear Admiral sperry. in command
OF our sixteen ~battleships. knows how
to3saye coal. Would that he could Inn
part the secret to the hired mi - q
million homes, s~5. VI,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-09-04

II was a ..brain storm" In Harry 3.
Thaw's case and double emotional
insanity IN the case Of the Hams
brothers. "a mad world. my mas
ters"-until after acqiuittal!
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-09-04

d poker, the great gamsssof blum.
President Castro's fayortte. y does
she prefer solitairsi ,.5s MI;
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-09-04

Another man has discovered . sys
TEN with which, he says. he cansbeat.
the races. The only way to beat the
races .isSs9to keep aywsaysf from them:
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-05-22

VIII Is enthusiastic Some months
later Miss Lillian Whiting, writing
from Boston for the Chicago Inter
Ocean, said: Among the interesting
men who are practically creating new
Boston is Professor Thomas e. Will,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-05-22
DIR. THOMAS E. GREEN.

DR.. Thomas e. Green is prominent
among those lecturers and public speak
ers whose names are their best intro
duction. From one coast to the other
no lecturer is better known, more in
demand or has more friends and adj
mirers
DR.. Green's career on the lecture
platform is unique as it is notable. He
took high place on the platform at
once and by conquest. From his posi-
ton as rector of an Episcopal congre-
CATION in Iowa he came to the lecture
platform under the management of the
Redpath bureau under the highest sal
aried contract ever given a lecturer.
For the past FIVE years he has made
from $50 to 200 appearances annually
to growing demand and higher appre-
citation of his services.
DR.. Green is great lecturer, one of
the greatest living. He is a man Of
fire, polished diction and dramatic de
livery. Thoughtful and sane, keen, in
cisive, with powerful insight and grasp
on the problems Of the time. Splendid
" personable and magnetic his perfect
~ balanced lectures have made him
one Of the few most sought and most
satisfactory public speakers of his day.
To bring DR.. Green to Chautauqua
audience is to forecast with confidence
thorough satisfaction and demand
for his recall.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-05-22
ALTON PACKARD.

AS an entertainer Alton Packard, art
list, cartoonist, musician and humorist
condenses more fun of more different
kinds into one appearance than any
other attraction before the public. It
Is conceded that he draws better pic
lures and more of them than any other
artist on the platform. AS by magic
landscapes, figures and groups grow
and multiply under the wizardry of his
crayon. His wonderful skill is supple
mented by the real humor Of the nat
ural cartoonist and caricaturist. An
excellent musician as we'll, his bur-
lesques evoke uproarious mirth and
the running fire of his lecture proves
his tongue as nimbly humorous as his
dextrous fingers. He is worth going
far to see and hear. No "chalk talker"
Is more in demand and his appearance
before Iowa audiences this season is
another proof of the desire of the Red
path Chautauqua System to supply the
best. Mr.. Packard has received the
most superlative praise from the press
and is fayorite before the public.
Each of the lectures is accompanied
with music, representations and songs.
Don't miss an evening with Alton Pack
ard. He will exceed all expectation.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-05-22
THOMAS q wlLL

DIR. Thomas 3. Will, secretary of the
American Forestry Association, comes
with thoughtful, informed and earnest
discussion Of a question that affects
every person who lives under root
and uses lumber and forest products
The problem Of the preservation of our
forests has become most serious and
pressing. DR.. Will is among the most
thoroughly Informed and enthusiastic
Of the defenders Of this National Her.
itage." His official position is certifi
cate of his capacity and Of access tc
accurate information.
In his profusely illustrated lectures
DIR. Will discusses the effect Of defor
estation upon the welfare of the people
generally, its influence upon drouths
floods and agricultural and climatic
conditions, reviews the almost criminal
wholesale destruction Of our great lum-
Der areas and by a large collection OF
lantern pictures impresses the extent
of the stupendous and appalling in,
roads into the forest heritage of the
American people. Land frauds and
their promoters are plainly discussed.
Many curious and interesting views
now impossible to duplicate, are shown.
His lectures range from the mighty for
est to the farmers wood lot, and are of
present interest to every man who uses
fence post.
Secretary Will is an educator and
public lecturer Of many years stand
ing. He has held professorships of
economics, political science and history
in several colleges and was, for time,
president Of the Kansas State Agricul-
tural College During the panic of
1893 he received a public invitation to
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-05-22
RI. REV. MGR. J. HENRY THEN

In presenting Rt. Rev. Mgr. ]. Henry
Then, Chs-ncellor of the Catholic Dio-
cese of Wichita, 20 its varied clientele
the Redpath Chautauqua System offers
the services of a deeply thoughtful and
earnest man who leaves the impress of
his analytical mind and powerful per-
sonality upon every community where
he appears on the platform. Mgr. Then
is a broad, strong, purposeful man,
ripe with study. deep in comprehension
of the needs of the time, conservative
with wisdom, an orator Of high repute
and a high prelate of the Catholic
church. He says things that remain
with us. His discussion Of the great
problems of human life are splendid
analyses Of the true purposes of exist
ence. He is scholarly, thoughtful,
wise and eloquent. Not an entertain
er. by any means, but "a live man with
a living purpose, one q the most solid,
satisfactory and impressive orators of
his day.