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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-02-14
WILL Be FREE IN
WEEK, SAYS THAW

MATTEAWAN, n. Y, February q
Harry K. Thaw began today the
routine of a simple life. which the
authorities at the state hospital for
the criminal insane say Will make his
long stay in the Tombs prison in New
York city seem like the height Of
gayety in comparison. The new pa
soundly last night, the presence of the
90 other men in the dormitory not
giving him the slightest concern.
During the day Thaw declared to one
OF the attendants that he probably
would not be in the hospital more
than one week. He said his lawyers
would sue out a writ of habeas corpus
In mis- behalf and he was sure he would
be allowed his liberty as the result of
a hearing in court or an inquiry be-
fore a commission.
Thaw's picture and measurements
for the hospital record will be taken
during the early part of the week. He
already has given his age TO the au-
thorisies as 81 years.
At o'clock DR. Britain Evans OF
Morris Plains, n. J., and DR.. Ely Je-
Alle OF New York, alieniStS, arrived
at the hospital They were employed
by the defense in both trials of Harry
1haW, and while both evaded question
regarding their presence here. it is
said they came as the instfgation of
Mrs. William Thaw to examine her
son and be prepared with evidence TO
hoerate him when habeas corpus pro-
eeedings are begun.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-02-14

The matter of expenses for feed and
hay the intro6ucer of the resolution
has not yet investigated, but he
thinks a saving can also be made in
that respect if properly managed.
This clearly shows that a saving of
$16070 per month could be effected by
the proposed change. If there is any
suggestion of graft in this propo-
sition we are unable to see it. although
the subsidized press has raised such
hue and cry about it. We are neither
afraid nor ashamed of our conduct in
this affair, and stand ready to advo-
cate this measure, provided the Re-
publican members of the Board of Su-
pervisors will stand by us as they
agreed to. We do object, however, to
the charge of cold feet and "crafti-
ness as we aim to be fearless and
honest in our dealings. At least. we
think our records show that we have
remained steadfast under the pressure
that has caused our weaker Repub-
lican colleagues to yield, and our con-
victions have not yet been swept away
in twenty-four hours.
Thanking you for the space allotted
to us for the publication of this arti-
cle we remain, yours respectfully,
F. R. HARVEY,
J. J. FERN.
This has reference to a detailed
copy of the department payroll.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-02-14

Pay of bookkeeper, per month $500
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-02-14

Amount saved per month
und er the proposed
change =. ............$ $50
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-02-14
FINED FOR ASSAULT.

Charles Macfarlane and Paul Akona
were before Judge Andrade yesterday
charged with assault and battery on
Adam Duncan, a former member of the
police force. Judge Andrade fined Mae
farlane $15 and costs and Akona S.
and costs.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-02-14
A CATTLE NUISANCE.

L. C. Ables spoke of the nuisance
created by cattle passing along Wilder
avenue The cows, and there were a
number of them, were driven back and
forth several times a day and did much
damage to trees and hedges. He said
that there was no ordinance prohibiting
the driving of cattle along public
thoroughfare and that Judge Andrade
had decided in favor of person arrest
ed in this connection.
L. C. Ables, W. 0. Smith and T. K.
Myers were appointed committee to
consult with the county attorney on the
matter of an ordinance calculated to
abate the nuisance.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-02-14
CEMETERIES.

w. o. Smith introduced the following
resolution, which was passed:
Resolved, That we believe the best
interests of this community will not
be served by the enlargement or ex-
tension of any of the existing ceme-
teries or burial places within or near
the residence portions of the city; bur
that the need for additional room
should be met by establishing new
burial places beyond the residence dis
trict, and that prompt action be taken
to establish such new burial places.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-02-14

Pay Of bookkeeper, per month $500
1880
Labor, as follows (per month";
Six drivers for 6 garbage wag-
ons. at s45 each. ............s $1,000
Six helpers for same, "a at $40
each -. Observation-Disclosures. $4,000
Four men for excavator wag-
ons, at $50 each. ... 10000
Three dump men for Kalia and
Iwilei at $45 each. 1876. 90
One Waterman, at $40. 1000
One stableman, at $40. ..... 1000
One man for one dry-earth
wagon, at $45. $500
$1,000
s1.165eO
Expenses of running garbage
department at present, per
month :. ........-........... 81 1925. 20
Expenses of running garbage
department under the propos-
ed change NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1855 90
Amount saved per month
under the proposed
change =. ................$ 16070
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-15

deeply religious all times the devotional depths
into~whch the villagers plunge during the period
ceding the rendition OF the play profound BY tho
time the first performance has been polished to the
highest possible OF perfection the religious at
mosphere In the valley of the Anmer becomes dense.
1t is estimated during century
than a thousand persons. principally went in
sane a result OF watching the Passion piay.
During each performance women became hyste-icaI
carried out in order to allow the actors
to proceed calmly
Each performance is preceded by at 6 O'Clock
in the morning; after o'clock in the morning
is admitted visitors arriving being
required wait until the midday intermissiOn-
The present theater built in 1899 a OF
100000. seating capacity is 1000. seat
changes in the play but they were Of a minor
character and did detract from the dramatic
quality Of the production.
Anton Lang. who played the part OF Christ 1900.
repairer and potter and only IS
years old. His predecessor was the revered Joseph
Meyer, a wood In 1900 Lang perceptibly
nervous at his work on stage received VAL
liable coaching Meyer. who spoke the prologue.
F1unger. who played the part OF the Virgin
Mary. only is years Old She was the daughter
o the village postmaster and considered the most
beautiful girl in the valley of the Ammer. Her family
for generations part in the Passion Play.
grandfather having played the part Of Christ In
1850. and her aunt the part Of Mary in 1850. While
played her part acceptaby. her face generally
said bear the stamp Of high spirituality that
belonged to Rosa Lang. who played the part 1890.
Sebastian Bauer. plate Of the play. cap
tain of the village brigade. Sebastian Lang.
Caiaphas. a sacristan All of the actresses
actors are their appearance
histronic ability for their moral religious
character. their ability live again the lives of
= actors the worlds greatest
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-15
HOW He PROVED 1T

n the good old days when speed in rairoadins was
quite strenuously insisted is st pres
ent Jones and Smith. will designate them were
relate. riding the accommodation train
certain southern railroad discussing 5bIicaI
questions the time.
Cow after cow had been overtaken and passed and
the train still wheszing and rafting along at the
giddy speed of 10 miles hour over the two rust
streaks that answered the purpose rails when
Smith spoke and said:
Jones. you say prove by the scriptures
that the Lord made everything. DO you Imagine He
had anything to do with making this slow coach road
that riding on?"
Certainly He did" responded Smith Doesn't II
say in the first chapter of Genesis that the
day he made all creeping crawling thingsr.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-15

= YER new. although 2e4 years old and ever OF
+ absorbing interest TO relgfonist and unbeliever
alike on account OF the extraordinary traditions
surround ii. the Passion Play Of Oberam-
naergau Is depicted truthfulIy this page for the
nrst time in authentic photographs.
Since the camera has ready by tour
lists there have probably been efforts made g
photograph the Passion Play in original setting
than any other object All these Efforts except the
one the results which shown in this paper
have been unsuccessful the rule that
era allowed within 100 feet of the stage al
Oberammergau has been impartially and vigorously
enforced.
No consideration Of money or influence
ceeded in suspending this rule until Mr.. Henry Ellis
worth wealthy American. through his friendship
with Anton Lang. Chrstus of the play ptr-
raitted make photographs when the piay w1s last
put
Since last year there been displayed Europe
and America fewer moving picture-
that on this water. have represented
as actual photographs original Passion Play.
EllswOrth's Investigations show that of
these pictures scene. that no
moving pictures have been made at oberam-
Energau
Furthermore unless tradition
shrouded the Passion Play more than two and
half centuries be asunder, moving pictures
ever will be this remarkable theatrical per-
Torrance. 1t was found that the photographs al
legged depict the play were made in Paris in March
1907. by ambitious photographer. who his own
stage and hired actors moving picture
Germs do in
Herr Lang through Mr. Ellsworth authorized
the American press to say that no photographs except
those made by Ellsworth this page have ever
been made at Oberammergau. This authorization
bears the signature OF Herr Lang.
Mr.. Ellsworth, who has spent part of each year
since 1889 Oberammergau said:
London a moving picture company gave a
private its Oberammergau pictures,
they knew ] knew they authentic n
Europe exhibitors such pictures
clare them authentic. for every would
not true so traditions surrounding
Passion Play understood. following de-
picted by moving pictures and of them
real-Arrival Of Mary Joseph Bethlehem,
Star Of Bethlehem, Christ Massacre OF the
Innocents Flight Into Egypt, Arrival In Egypt Holy
Family in Nazareth, Christs Baptism Raising
From the Dead Christ Walking the Waters"
The next performance Of the Passion Play will
has been a performance. The regular performances
are on Sundays and church holidays. In 1906 there
were q performances scheduled, but because of the
attendance 20 extra performances were given.
Every possible vestige of semmercalism any
thing that might look like commercialism. been
kent foreign to the through all the years
IL has been given. last A performances at ober
smnergau brought in $4,000. the admittance fee
ranging from 50 cents $3.50. From these Al rend-
tions however. there profit, as the income was
all required legitimate expenditure of the per-
fcrmapcaa
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-15

the third Sunday in May 1910, and performances wifi
continue until the last Sunday in September. Mr.
Ellsworth will return to Oberammergau in a short
time.
81 hope to be able to the rest of life there.
said II love the place every there is
honest, There is guile and deception. When
meets woman in the street he knows she is
pure, and when meet you know
trust him the end of the earth. atmosphere
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-15

Oberammergau has population Of / 400 and OF
these $50 take part in the play. There element
Of medieval mysticism the wonderful play staged
in the peaceful village in the upper Bavaran valley of
the Ammer. 1t originated from vow taken by the
villagers when plague raging and in the be-
ginning the monks Of Ettal are believed writ
ten the play 1t in the beginning the last cen
that the play substantially its present form
was written Tho next performance will be given on
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-15
Sebastian
Bauer
as Plate

that exists nowhere else far as know; is
the only of atmosphere in which such theatri
cal production could be preserved in all the sanety
purity motives suggested by it's traditions"
1t is difficult. yes impossible for the reIig-
iousy disposed in far America appreciate the
weirdness the dramatic sublmity the tenseness of
emotional tuning that accompany the rendition of the
Oberammergau Passion Play. IN community
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-15
7 II f r. f Al

MIR. HENRY ELLSWORTH A
WEALTHY AMERICAN WHO VISITS
OBERAMMERGAU EVERY YEAR,
BRINGS WORD FROM ANTON LANG,
THE CHRIST OF THE PLAY, THAT
THE PICTURES SHOWN IN AMERICA
ARE NOT AUTHENTIC.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-03
Observation-Disclosures Y |

boned powerful hands and forced him
into a chair. Then she noiselessly
closed the kitchen door and returning
stood ponderous and threatening be-
fore him.
What at all d'yees name by gomez"
she asked in voice that frightened
him with its strength Of repressed
ferocity.
II m-mean he-he was-dead!" he
stammered. his face as white as chalk
What did yees do wid-it?" Her
body was trembling now, her voice
broke huskily, and the black eyes
blazed.
I'VE took him down stairs-and-
and-over to the-the river"
With grim-set lips and without n
word she threw a shawl over her
head and marched the self.confessed
criminal to the police station. There
he told his story again, In greater de.
tail, but essentially as he had given
It to her. AS he was finishing Jim
was brought in by the two once men
who had been hastily dispatched for
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-03

back on us this way and get us into
trouble"
The brother turned frantically to the
desk-man.
I'VE didn't do it," he shouted at the
top OF his voice. 1T is all a lie.
never saw the man in my life. l don't
believe Britt ever did either. We
never was in his room. We didn't
know he was missing until tonight
when We came home They told us on
the street. and he was as much sur
prised as I was"
Britt shook his head sorrowfully
with faint smile.
His brother gazed at him in terror,
his face as white as a sheet. His lips
began to twitch, his hands opened and
shut spasmodically, his body trembled
violently. his knees bent suddenly,
and he fell to the floor in a dead faint
Epilepsy" said the desk.man.
THAT settles It. He's an epilectic,
with homicidal tendencies, very likely.
just the kind to do job like this one"
The next day . small, dark. nervous
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-03

bad comp'ny. / dunno. They was
alters goods boys to home. Anyways,
mother has sent me here to kinder
look out for 'em, and ind out the
truth of what they done. and stan by
'em whatever 1t was He paused,
lifting his head with a shade of stern
ly repressed shame in his eyes. "The
world is wicked" he went on, with an
effort. "and dunno. None of us amt
perfect. P'aps they was led wrong by
somebody. Paps they was wrong
themselves. But got to do what |
can. l reckon it'll cost a master sight
Of money-but there's the farm. wuth
sunthin' like four thcusan'. and there's
little In the bank"
1T is the case OF Capt. Golfer, isn't
It," affirmed rather than asked DR..
Furnivall. eying the visitor interest
edly through his colored spectacles.
Yes, SIR"
WAS there ever case Of epilepsy
in the family, thas you know of-back
to. say. your grandparents or great.
grandparents?"
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-03

will ever know the difference. He had
no friends to come asking for him"
"Lud's sake alive, what's all this?"
"The-the-cap'n." he stammered.
We was playin' cards-in his room
me and Jim. He said Jim nigged on
purpose, and Jim hit him."
Was he looking. iist, whin Jim
struck" she asked, cynically.
I'VE didn't think at first he was
hurt much" he replied whiningly.
But he didn't get up. and when we
went to lift him we saw he was gone
and"
Stop"
She put out one of her great raw.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-03

man of so, with shrewd black and
snappy eyes, evidently a farmer in his
Sunday clothes, called on DR.. Furni.
vail
Wal" he said, his eyes searching
the floor as If for words, my name is
Alfred Greedy, and live in Winchester.
I've got two boys in this here city,
and one on EN- says they-they killed
a man, and tother says they didn't.
1t don't look noways reasonable to
me that either on em could do sech a
thing, they he'd sech a good bringin'
up by their mother, but they've ben
away from home purity considerable
time now, and p'aps they got inter
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-03

him. Physically he was a good dupli-
cate of his brother, of slight build,
fair-complexioned, with face of aver
age intelligence now distorted with
fear. He looked at the speaker
shrinkingly, and as the last words of
the confession left his lips and he
became silent, said to his brother:
For Gods sake, Britt. what have
you been saying?"
Il couldn't help it, jim" answered
Britt, miserably. Il was goin' crazy
and had to let it out. Something
forced me to, l don't know what.
had to speak. But l thought she'd
hide us. l didn't suppose she'd go
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-03
Records tor the Mile.

Electric locomotive, 81 seconds, 1903.
Automobile, 2S12 seconds, 1906.
Motor-paced cycle, ! minute, 6 is
seconds, 1904.
Bicycle, unpaced, ! minute, 40 2-5
seconds, 1904.
Running horse, ! minute, 351h sec
onds, 1890.
Pacing horse, ! minute, SIS seconds,
1906.
Trotting horse, l minute, 5SH sec
onds, 1905.
Man skating, 2 minutes, SO seconds,
1896.
Man running, minutes, 1924 sec
onds, 1890.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-03
II Reminded Him.

Nick Altrock, one Of the real funny
actors on the ball field, boarded at
the same hotel with "Jiggs" DoDohue
last winter and one morning at the
breakfast table in conversation With
'Jiggs," said:
THE buckwheat cakes at this hotel
reminl me of baseball game
''How's that" asked Donohue
THE batter doesn't always make n
hit. t."-Washinston Star
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-03
Had Its ADVANTAGE,

Jefferson d. Thompson, the chair
was criticizinG at dinner in New
York Il new motor car of rather dubi
Gus type.
Even the advantages claimed for
this car said Ny. Thompson. appear
dubious to me. Take that vaunted
feature, for instance, of excessive light
ness
Mr.. Thompson smiled.
"A young lady" he said, once
showed me proudly very cheap, very
light car that she had just bought.
'Awfully light. isn't it?' said /.
Yes said she, isn't it splendid
Whenever it breaks down we can al
ways push it home"
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-03
A Scientific Theory.
human

Now they claim that the human
body contains sulphur"
'ln what amount"
"Oh. in varying quantities"
We'll, that MAY account for some
girls making better matches than 9TH
ers."
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-03
High Diplomacy.

Mrs. Gramercy-You look all tired
out
Mrs. Park-It's no wonder. It's so
trying to find out from your friends
what they'd like 10 have for Christ
mas without conveying the impression
that they may expect it fropa you.-
Smart Set.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-03
Work Does 1t.

"Co1tentment is not good thing"
said Mrs. Wilkins Freeman at dinner
in New York. Not contentment, but
dissatisfaction, is what causes prog
ress in the world"
She smiled.
IF We look for the contented man"
she said, I'VE usually find him asleep
when he ought 10 be at work"
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-03

VERY short, stout, sailor
appearing man, cl e a n
shaven and wearing a fit
less slop-shop suit Of blue,
with a rusty stovepipe hat
on his head and a canvas
bag in his hand. came
rolling up the street, and
after looking hesitatingly
around at the numerous
clearinghouse signs in the
windows of the neighbor.
hood started briSkly nm
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-03
A Scheme?

"A certain girl agreed to marry a
man in case Taft was nominated
Now of course. she has to make good.
What do you think of that?"
Il think that girl was playing very
safe"
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-03

You'll never catch on II you don't
try; and after catching on, don't be
afraid to let go, il necessary.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-03

A female statistician has figured
that there are exactly 1,294 500 bache-
lors in the United States-or, at least
there were at the time the figures
Were compiled. II is only during leap
year that such sad and melancholy
facts come to light
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-03
Merely Curiosity.

Firs7 Tramp-Ive been looking for
work.
Second Tramp-You don't mean 1t!
What for?
"Oh. just out Of idle curiosity. -
Sma"t Set
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-03

u ,ls
The daily Alaskan., 1908-11-13
WHEN [ AM DEAD.

WY WHEN I am dead and neryelesa NV hands have thrust AAl My body downward into care w less dust.
 think the grave cannot suflos to hold My spirit pTiBoned in the Bunless mold. Some subtle memory Of you shRl be 4 resurrection Of the life of me Yea, shall be, because love you 70. The speechleSs spirit of all things thAS grow.
 John O. Neihardt.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-11-13
A TALE WlTR A MORAL

Six years ago one of the fishermen operating halibut boat in this yicin' ity put his initials on q ten dollar bill. The next day he came to Ju' neau and spent it with one of the local merchants. Within six months he received back that same ten dol lar bill in payment for load of fish, Four times in the next three years the marked bill came back into his possession and three times he saw 1t in the hands of his neighoors Three years ago he enclosed the bill in a letter to a mail order house in payment for an overcOat. That is Is the last time he saw the bill. He will never see it again. That ten dol lar bill will never pay another debt in Juneau. It will never build or brighten another home in this com munlty. When he sent it to that mail order house he sent it entirely out of usefulness to himself and tc his neighborS.
 The above story is founded on fact and 1t points a moral Trade with your home merchant, where youl money will buy anything you wan and where you may get it back agair to be spent again.-Juneau Trans script
The daily Alaskan., 1908-11-13
GOVERNOR HOGGATT IS OFF AGAIN

The dispatches tell us that Governor Hoggatt is already oil for his winter at Washington. The governor is hasteniug his departure for the capital city this year over that Of last year with DO general explanation to the people as to why-in fact without say ing word about it much less pre- limiuary "by your lesve," as courtesy might dictate in the case of servant of the people. This Is offered 10 the nature of a joke, of course, for this relationship does not exist as between Governor Hoggatt and the people of Alaska. It Is safe to say that If he expected to lived up to such relation ship he would throw up the job.
 The question very properly arises, and for answer, in view of the conduct of Governor Hoggatt at Washington last winter, what limitations are placed upon the duties of the governor of Alaska? Do they require him for their performance, to be In Washing ion or Alaska !? It Is conceivable that , governor having the best interest Of the whole people at heart and in any general matter affecting ALL their interests, and in the absence of a reGu- lar representative of the people, might properly go down where the legislators are and talk to them of our needs. Bu, the people of Alaska
The daily Alaskan., 1908-11-13
NOTE AND COMMENT OF
 NORTHERN ILL ALASKA

The first complete hydraulic to be Installed la the Copper river country Is now ln operation at Nszins, placer camp about 300 miles from Valdez on the headwaters of the Cnitina river This plant was taken into the country a year ago last April by George Ester ly. but was not in shape to start sIuicinR until last June. The outfit is said tc be the most complete ot any In Alaska, comprising an electric light plant telephone system, sawmill and machine shop, all of which are equipped with the latest machinery.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-11-13

The recent newspapers from Fair banks refer to Postmaster Cum, which would seem to indicate that 1t was the postmastership and not his old job of inspector to which the major was reinstated by the order from Washington to which uncertain reference was made in despatches some little time ago.