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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-09-12

Times of the tide are taken from the
U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Ia
bles. The tides at Kahului and Hilo
occur about one hour earlier than at
Honolulu. Honolulu standard time is
10 hours 30 minutes slower than Green
witch time, being that of the meridian
of 157 degrees 80 minutes. The time
whistle blows at 1880 p. m. which is
the same as Greenwich, hours, min
utes. The Sun and Moon are for local
time for the whole group.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1908-12-18
sen ATE DIS . USSES
POS + AL SA Wings

M Washington, D. c., Dec. The
postal savings bank bill was before
tho senate today for over an. hour,
Senator Burkett Of Nebraska making
the comp rshensiye argument in favor
OF the passage.
h The senate listened also to the
reading Of q message from the presi-
dent commending a change in the
form of government fof the District Of
Columbia by which a single executive
head will take the place of the board
of three commissioners who now
Jointly act as a governing board.
The senate adjourned until satur-
day. H
On that day nothing but routine
business which NAV come in during
the morning hour will be transacted.
As great man yof the senators left
Washington today to spend the holi-
days at their homes, as congress will
arjourn from Saturday next until
January 4.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1908-12-18
COPPER INTERESTS
EFFECT A UNION.
Companies Organize Bureau to Dis
seminate Statistics, But Claim
There VIII Be No Attempt to Reg
ulate Prices Interested compan-
les Represent e5 Per Cent of
Worlds Output.

-. al 2 & y
New York, N. Y, Dec. Ii Repre-
sentatives of the leading copper in
terests of this country and Europe
will meet here tomorrow for the pur-
pose, 1t is declared, of organizing an
International Association of Copper
producers, refiners and manufacture
ers. Phelps Dodge and company, who
recently incorporated their properties
into a $50, 900, 900 corporation are
said to 'be taking an active part in
the movement, although no informa-
tion on that point was obtainable
from that source today. The interests
concerned are said to represent about
.sixty-fve per cent. of the worlds
copper output. 1t is proposed to or
Iganize a statistical bureau and dis
seminate information at regular PEI
riods, SO as to keep up manufacturers
and consumers in touch with trade
conditions. 1t is denied, however,
that amy attempt will be made to reg
ulate prices, but some agreement as
to output is probable.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1908-12-18
NEW REFORMED
CHURCH AT MEMO

lt E y
Memo, Dec. 1 The members Of
the Reformed church society Of this
place, after having had the matter
under consideration for some time,
have decided to erect a handsome new
church building. The vote in favor
of the new church stood five moore
than two-thirds Of the membership
OF the society. Owing to the late
ness OF the season no attempt will be
made to have the work Of construct
ing the new church edifice commenc-
ed until next spring The old church
building Of the society will be torn
down when work comm mences on the
new structure. The congregation Is
one OF the wealthiest in this part of
the state. and 1t Is intended to erect
a building which will be a decided
credit to the society and the town Of
,Menno as well.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1908-12-18
PRESIDENT AND I 1T
HOLD CONFERENCE

Washington, D. c., Dec. IL AT
the urgent request OF President
Roosevelt, President-elec William III.
Taft came to Washington this after
noon from New York and spent two
hours in conference with the presi-
dent at the White House. Mr.. Taft
arrived at 1:l3 8 p. M. and left for Au-
gusta, Ga, at 4.1i2 p. M. d
It had been Mr.. Taft IS plan to go
direct from New York to Augusta by
way of Washington. The president
had sent word to Mr. Taft that. he
earnestly desired to see him and
Mrs. Kelleher. The persons who have
long enough to take luncheon at the
White House in order that some mat
ters in which the president wanted
Mr.. Taft's advice might be discussed.
On receiving this request Mr.. Taft de-
cided to leave New York several
hours earlier than he had planned.
Upon arrival here Mr.. Taft went
direct to the White House. Whether
any subject other than Panama Canal
affairs which Mr.. Taft stated he pre-
.sumed the president in sending for
him desired to discuss, was brought
|up at the conference during and after
luncheon, is not known. AS this was
the last oportunity the president will
have to discuss with Mr.. Taft before
his Panama trip, 1t is believed that
subject occupied most of their time.
During Mr.. Taft's stay at the
White House, General Bell chief OF
staff Of the army, called. He remain
ed only a short while.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1908-12-18
DIPLOMATS STIRRED
By RU|h|).|R | ] | Of MAR
REPORT THAT VENEZUELA HAD.
DECLARED WAR ON DUTCH Il
CREATES FURRY.
7 Venezuelan Vice President Admits
His Country Is s'In q State Of De-
Tense Resulting Of seiznre Of Yes
sci BY Holland Diplomats See No
] ] Difference Between State Of De-
tense and State Of War.

Wash ington, ID. e., Dec.
Something OF a furry was caused In
diplomatic circles today over the re-
Mort which generally obtained that
Venezuela had declared war against
Holland. These reports had their
foundation in the despatch which
came to the state department by way
pf Bogota from Caracas, saying that
the government had declared a state
.difswar. 1t was soon pointed out, how
ever, that this announcement was
based on Vice President Gomez dec
laration that the country is in state
OF defense because Of hollands act In
selling the coast guardship Alexis. 4
Officials interested in the situation
profess to see no actual difference be-
tween a state Of war and a state of
defense, taking the position that it
is q case of distinction without differ
ence A renewal OF the demonstra-
tions against the administration Of
President Castro would not be sur
prising to the state department.
Should the feeling against the pres
ident develop to the extent OF an open
revolution and consequent overthrow
Of his government, the state depart
nlent, it is understo bod, would lose no
time IN resuming diplomatic inter-
course with the new administration.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1908-12-18
TURK PARLIAMENT
OPENED | I|:.|D| YESTERDAY
EXERCISES PASSED OFF WITHOUT
A SIGN OF ANY DISORDER
DURING CEREMONIES.
Sans Subjects Enthusiastic in
howing Pleasure Over New Con-
sltion Of Affairs Constantinople
rowded During the Ceremonies
ultan Roundly Gheered.

Constantinople, Dec. II. new
constitutional government was In
augurated today with every sign Of
success Brilliant weather favored
the ceremonies attending the opening;
OF the new parliament, which was
elected under the constitution prom
ulgated by the sultan last July, and
everything passed off without the
slightest disorder
Any fear that the sultan may have
had as to the temper Of his subjects
was dispelled by the ample display Of
whole-hearted enthusiasm. The fact
that the sultan came out openly to
meet his people on this auspicious
occasion has gone a long way toward
removing the effects Of past evils
which have been attributed to the
palace rule. Tonight the streets are
full Of life and the city is brilliantly.
illuminated.
The opening Of the parliament was
characterized by much solemnity.
Two hundred deputies and senators,
together with the chiefs Of various
religious communities, large nuns
her OF other state dignitaries and
ministers and heads OF the dipl lomatic
missions were present. With the ex-
ception of the sultan's six sons In
the box adjoining the imperial box no
other princes were present.
After the reading OF the speech
from the throne there was a flourish
Of trunpets and the troops massed
outside the building gave three cheers
for the sultan, while the artillery
salutes in different quarters OF the
city and suburbs announced the event
to the whole population.
Never before have such crowds
been seen on the streets, a remarkable
feature being the great number Of
Turkish women filing the windows
and balconies along the line Of march.
IA never-to o-be-forgo scene was
presented at the Mosque Of Saint So
phia, the roof Of which was crowded
with spectators, even to the summit
of the central dome. The ambassa-
3dors and ministers of the foreign pow
.ers were everywhere given hearty re-
ceptions. They assembled at the
British embassy and from that point
proceeded to the parliaments build
ings, escorted by squadron Of Ian
GERS sent by order Of the Grand Viz 4
Ter. Along the entire route cheers
greeted them as the procession made
Its way through the streets.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1908-12-18
ALLEGES CRIMINAL LIBEL M
HEADLINE IN NEW YORK
AMERICAN.


B q -
New York, N. Y, Dec. 17.On a
charge Of criminal libel, made by
John D. Rockefeller, Jr., S. IS. Car
yalho, president Of the Star Company,
publishers Of William r. Hearst's
New York American, was arrested to-
day and arraigned in police court be-
fore Magistrate Finn. AT the solicit
tation of Clarence ]. Shearn, attor-
ney for the Hearst publications, and
without any objection being raised
on the part Of Assistant District At
torney Garvan, who had charge Of the
prosecution, Mr.. Carvalho was parol-
ed in the custody of his lawyer until
December 26 for examination.
Mr.. Rockefeller, accompanied by
his counsel, lawyer Murphy, appear
ed in District Attorney. Jerome's Of
fee early in the day and made COM
plant that the article published In
the New York Americana of December
III, under Chicago date Of Decem-
Der 16, with the headline: ~. d.
Rockefeller, Jr., Originated Peonage
in Stockade, 1t is Said, e tended to
injure his good name, reputation and
credit, and to make him appear
ridiculous. He submitted type
written affidavit embodying these
charges to Assistant District Attorney
Garvan, to whom the case was assign
ed. On the presentation OF the afi-
davits to Magistrate Finn, he issued
warrants for the arrest of Mr.. Carval-
ho, president; Bradford Merrill,
treasurer, and Edward N. Clark, sec
retary Of the Star company.
H Mr.. Carvalho was found in his of
fee Messrs. Merrill and Clark were
not in their offices. Mr.. Carvalho
took his arrest good naturedly.
Mr.. Rockefeller was not present
when Mr.. Carvalho was arraigned, as
he did not expect that the warrant
Woula be served today. Lawyer
shearn, after pleading to have Mr..
Carvalho paroled in his custody, said
that Mr.. Merrill had not arrived at
the office when the detective called,
but that he would appear in court to-
morrow. Mr.. Clark is in California,
Mr.. Shearn sale. /. Il,
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1908-12-18
SANTA CLAUS LETTERS WILL GO TO
DEAD LETTER OFFICE THIS YEAR

Washington, .. G, Dec. III.
Postmaster General Meyer today an
nounced that he would not renew his
order issued in December 19O7. per-
mitting delivery to charitable organi-
cations OF letters addressed to Santa
Claus. Numerous complaints have
been made to the postmaster general
by many charitable Organizations,
that owing to the large number of
such letters taken by the various
charities while the order was in
forcei It was not possible to investi-
gate each case, and that the presents
given out fell into the hands of un-
worthy persons. The practice also
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1908-12-18

2 -. ~.
was objected to on the ground that it
tended to make beggars Of children.
The postmaster general has direct
ed postmasters to treat the Santa
CIaus, letters in accordance with
those sections of the postal laws
which provide that letters bearing
fictitious addresses shall be sent to
the division OF dead letters unless the
addresses of the senders appear upon
the envelopes, In which case the let
ters will be returned to such address.
It is estimated that more than fifty
thousand letters are addressed by the
children Of the country to Santa
Claus annually
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1908-12-18
CON RESS AVOuI.D D BE
JUST TO. z ESlDENT
In Asking for Proof Of Presidents
Charges It VIII Allow Him to sub
INIT Whatever Evidence He Has
Committee wiz Be IN Session Over
Holidays,

Washington, D. G., Dec. The
house OF representatives today by
unanimol vote adopted a resolution
requiring the president to supply 1t
with any e7idence that may he In his
possession that viii Justify the state
ment In his last annual message In
relation to the attitude Of members Of
congress toward appropriations for
the secret service Of the government,
MI. Perkins. chairman Of the spe-
cial committee charged to investigate
the allegations made lii the presi-
dents message, and John Sharp will
iliams, Of Mississippi both stated on
the floor that it was the desire of the
special committee to be just toward
the president in allowing him to sub
init any evidence he may have and
both declared that the committee
would give 1t full and impartial con-
lsideration. Mr. Perkins said the COM
mittee would continue in session dur
LIE tlAO fSui iSULittS gllVtdudySS SSOELlld II
might receive such evidence ON the
president promptly and proceed to
consider 1t.
Both the resolution and all Of the
preamble: except that part Of the lat
ter Interpreting che meaning OF the
presidents message in relation to
secret service, were adopted unani-
nously by viva vove vote. Mr.Ben-
nett Of New York demanded divis-
ion on the preamble proyisio on stat
ing the committee's expectation Of
the presidents structures upon con
gress. but before the division was en-
tered upon, endeayored to WI thdraW
his motion. Mr.. Williams insisted
that this could not be done and the
vote being taken 27o members voted
aye and four on the partSof the pre-
anble.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1908-12-18
HOUSE ASKS FOR PROOF
Wants to Know on What Grounds
President Made His Charge

Washington, D. C., Dec. IL. BY
unanimous vote the house of repre-
sentatives today adopted a resolution
presented by q special committee of
five calling on the president for proof
Of his charge that members were fear
ful Of an investigation by the secret
service agents. The committee sub
mitted its report and recommendatio
fimme ediately after the house CON
vened.
The remainder Of the day was
given over to nsideration ofsbills on
the private calender, a large number
|of which were passed.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1908-12-18

ton Hains drove him back with 4
drawn revolver when he sought TO
stop the shooting. Thornton Hains
a1so drove Mrs. Annis from the float
With his revolver, according tosBirch-
field. Mrs. VIM. p. Annis. the widow
lof the victim Of the yacht club trag-
Fedy. gave brief testimony today to
establish the death Of her husband.
she will take the witness stand again.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1908-12-18
UNIFORM system OF
WEIGHTS Is WANTED | [.D|.|
DELEGATES AT INSPECTORS OF
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
MEET FAVOR IT.
Believe States shonld Have Uniform
Laws or That Congress Should Pass
Law Present System Carries Big
Financial Loss to People Congress
Will Be Asked to Act.

i 4 e
Washington, D. G., Dec. II That
all the states of the union should
have uniform laws on the subject Of
weights and measures or that there
should be federal law on the subject
was the consensus Of opinion express
ed today by the delegates appointed
by the various state governments to
attend the national conference of the
organization Of inspectors Of weights
and measures Of the United States,
which began its two days session here
today.
The meeting was held at the bu-
reau of standards, where the dele
gates were welcomed by DR.. S. w.
EStratton, director OF the bureau.
Letters from number Of national
commercial associations show that the
movement has the solid backing of
the merchants OF the country. The
state superintendent of New York
declared that the direct loss to the
people of his state by short weight
is not less than twenty million dol
lars a year, and the state commits
sioner Of chusetts said that in
his state q similar proportion obtains.
The delegates without exception
favor leaving local inspection to the
Estate, but insist nat the fundamental
llaws should be q federal statute enact
led by congress
s The opinion was expressed by sew
1.eral Of the delegates that 1t should be
4 a misdemeanor to use false weights
l5or measures. II also was held that
l5all package goods should have the
weight plainl marked on the outside
LOT the box. AS to federal Legislation
an effort will be made to have agbill
introduced in congress.
Is AT tomorrow's meeting resolutions
bearing on these questions will be in
ltroduced and "a committee appointed
Ito frame the bill to be presented te
congress. s.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1908-12-18
BOURNE WOULD DOUBLE
SALARY OF PRESIDENT

Washinton, D. c., Dec. sena-
tor Bourne today introduced a bill
providing for an increase in the sal
ary OF the president Of the United
states from $4,000 to $4,000 Q, and
in the salary OF the yice5president
from $12,oO to $4,000. The bill Is
Intended to take effect at the begin
ming Of the next administration.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-02
a FOURTH OF july PICNIC, Ar nm
RELL'S HAY,

People from far and near, old and
young, came TO the Fourth Of Juiv
picnic ie at BNrselrs.. I. Bay. Surveys, bug
sies and waSons-sgo down the steep
shelly hill to the large, gnarled oj,i
mulberry tree that grows near tlia
foot Of the hili the branches Of whieh
nave seen the noble James flow BIZ for
decades. maybe centuries. Chiidreh
are playing on the beach ana in Ina
water. while the grown-ups sit in The
shade. and talk. The ladies have
Drought dinner. which is delightfully."-
nounced such hurrying to tho tables
TOT the people. are hungry, and there
is plenty for all.
sack race for the boys. an egg race
for the girls, ice cream, cake, lemone
ado and boat rides complete tho joyfIt,
Fourth, And late in the evening we 20
home, singing and laughing and talk
ing, after happy day.
COMPOSED by DOROTHY WARD.
Aged ,tWelye
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-02
The Baseball Game.
"a True story.)

1nglewood and Arlington were
scheduled to play game Saturday
afternoon. Our team Unglewood) was
In the field practicing for the game.
Our line-up was as follows: J. Berry
man. pitcher: II. Berrymarl.. catcher;
Ned Galloway, shortstop: Willie Gala
way. first base; Preston White, second
base: Jim Godsey, third base: Henry
Callawy. right field; L. aunter, centre
field, Darlington Galway. left field.
1ngleWood outtlassed Arlington both
in the field and at bat, and won to
the tune OF II to o.
( The Features OF the game were the
batting OF 1nglewood and a fast double
play BY white and W. Galloway In
the seventh inning.
Spencer singled and Boiling Sent. a
sbuzzing grounded to second but White
was on to his fob: he tagged spencer
and doubled on Boiling at first. Jim
Bergman pitched fine game for In
glRyood, striking out ten men and CIV
Ing only two bases on balls.
G. Galloway made good catch. OF
Bolling,s low fly In the sixth inning.
The outfielders had a vacation, Henry
and Darlington, Galloway each getting
one fly. The second game VIII be
played next Saturday. "a
WILLIE "A CALLAWAY,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-02
The Swimming Pool.

From June to October on three days
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
the swimming pool Is open to The
public. A wealthy gentleman estab-
lished 1t ten or more years ago, and
we have been enjoying 1t ever since.
The pool is 100 feet long and % feet
wide. 1t is divided in the centre by Il
rope stretched across from side TO side.
There are five diving boards--two low.
two medium and one high. From the
diving board to the rope the water is
ten to twelve feet; tho rest Is five feet
deep. The entire pool is surrounded
BY ropes suspended from steel hooks,
atena a ,ar daw ma t AR afoqu H. Th
pool Is liied with cement. and there
are two pipes, one at the top, where the
water runs in. from a spring nearby
is a dugout with two paddles. which il
used for rowing. Some times {, party
of young folks have hayride and a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-02
IN THE WOODS.

AT the foot OF sloping hill,
Running over rock and rill,
A babbling brook sings a very sweet.
song,
Running and singing the whole day
long.
o'erhanslng its banks is a shady oak
tree,
Wild flowers and vines sestooning the
1t the songs you could hear and the
sights could Sec
You Would always wish to be there,
The birds fit around from tree TO tree,
The squirrels climb up high;
Each creature Is getting food for the
babes
Who will get 1t themselves by and by,
The grass forms soft green carpet,
We find berries and other foods;
The trees make 1t very shady.
And tell you ii Is nice in the woods
e0Hpof nvhL y runNnulL.
" I.awrencevIlle, Ma
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-02
CONTINUED sTnnY.

-, NNtIItPlVT lII.I
The next night as she stood by her
window she saw an army march down
the street and out of town. a few
hours later She saw them all come
PACK oa again. The next morning the
of1cer. said to Lydia: Were any OF
your family awake last night?"
Lydia said that none or them were
awake, and asked him why. He said !:
Last night when lot OF officers went
70 take Washington by surprise we
had 10 march back the same way we
game. just like parcel of fools. AS
Tor you know you were asleep, be
cause | had TO knock three times on
the door before you awoke"
NlckETTI f. JOHNSTON,
GOT East Grace Street, Richmond, Va,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-02
THE STORY OF A FAY.

Well, I Will only speak 81 one OF
them, Major Joe Harper. He was 4
gallant young. fellow tall, well-built
spoke volumes. He had fought brave-
ly through tho war ana on many oc-
casions became near losing his life.
On tho morning of October the Nth
He did go home, but went 10 see his
Mayor Hooper told her that he would
have to return before night because
Lord CorhWhllis was IN Virginia.
When he left she gave him a small
pink fan (Which was me), and said
"Joe, you remember this. don't you?'
ELLA BRUSHWOOD. 3
220 Mallory Avenue, Hampton, Va. Z
LlTo BE Continually
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-02
THE HOME or THE WIND.

Where does the wind liver Gretel said
I hear him roaring overhead
7 know the games he likes to play,
Tho leaves dance when he comes their
The little flowers bob with .glee.
He shakes the apples from the. tree,
He sinks great ships, so nm told.
And breaks the trees and bows the
grain
Hs blows my curls about my head.
He paints my cheeks. a rosy red.
Does ho live up In the. far el;y
Astflde tho great clouds sailing ny
And MAY at ball with the round moon,
AS III it were an air balloon?
Selected by lSLA COAI1s9
tlla oakwood, cityA "
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-02
A GHOST STORY.

Once there was Il little hoy that wanted
to go to sec n friend OF his He asked his
moi hcr to lot him go. but she said it would
be better II he did not 20.
That eyenin. he told his mother that ha
was going out to play. while ha was MAY
ms y" ran away. and went over 10 His
friends house.
ON MS way homo ~ had 10 pass through
some dark woods, Very coon he saw Nil
doc coming to meet him. lilo walked on for
some, and presently hs dog ran bshind Soma
bushes 40 soon teaehed homo and look Cd
Nc WAS ~ tho house HIS bfothet iold him
j. J. nonERrBoN, in.