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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-02-20

OF course you read Eddie Douthitt's
resolution which was adopted by the
House on Friday afternoon, the resolu-
ton which puts the House on record
as endorsing President Roosevelt's po-
licy in opposing anti-Japanese legisla-
ton and agitation and the resolution
which refers so neatly to the existing
friendship in these islands between the
Japanese and peoples of other races
here. 1t was great move of Douthitt's
and the resolution is a credit to the
Legislature and to the Territory. Fur
tado was not the only one opposed to
it, although he was the only one who
went on record as being opposed to its
adoption. There were members who
said afterwards that they were afraid
such a resolution might interfere with
the friendship of California Congress-
men toward Hawaii and similar piffie
But the resolution passed, as it deserv-
ed to pass.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-02-20

Fine Job Printing, Star ONCE.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-02-20

There never was more dignity to a
Hawaiian House of Representatives
than may be observed any day in the
present House. Speaker Holstein is
model chairman, and when he stands
to address the House, serenely array
ed in his imposing Prince Albert coat
and Congress shoes, speaking in well
chosen words and modulated voice,
there goes out dignity that peryades
the whole House and is felt and fol-
lowed by all the members. That re-
minds me, talking about dignity, that,
when the House has occasion to go
into committee of the whole this ses-
sion, do not believe that whoever pre-
sides will ever occupy the chair of the
Speaker ON the platform. In former
Houses, I'm informed it was the habit
of the presiding officer during Com
mittee Of the Whole to occupy the
Speakers chair, but you just watch
this session and see if Holstein allows
anybody to take his chair during COM
mittee of the whole work. Whoever
presides will take a seat alongside the
Clerks desk, where he belongs. If he
doesn't | very much miss my guess.
Speaker Holstein and Representative
Bob Single resemble each other some
what, have you noticed Take a good
look, next chance you get, and see for
yourself.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-02-20

The problems of interpreting the ex-
preston "dago red into Japanese turn
up in the circuit court the other day
Chester Doyle was interpreter, and he
banked. He gave the expression in
English. Judge De Bolt, perhaps be-
cause he saw the absurdity of the
words "dago red in the middle OF a
japanese sentence. interfered. The
question is, what would the Japanese
have answered? And from that ques-
ton deep, very deep and horrible
joke has been evolved 1t is that, il
the Japanese had been forced to tell in
English what dago red meant, he
would have said "a sunset
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-02-20
For Rent
SIX BEDROOM HOUSE ON PACIFIC
HEIGHTS.

Servants quarters. Stable. Entire
premises are in first-class order I'm
n ediate possession.
$50 PER MONTH.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-22
WOMAN TELEPHONES
DYNAMITINGTHREAT
Constable of Fruitvale Warned
to Drop the Investigation OF
Intimidating Letter

OAKLAND, May 21.-Constable VIII
liam c. Allen of Fruitvale has been in
cluded among the intended victims of
dynamiting plot. according to infor-
matron he received last night from a
woman over the telephone
Il want to warn YOU" the voice of
the woman said, that if you don't stop
Investigating the Roller case you
may be included in the dynamiting.
Goodby.''
The receipt of this message followed
closely on the beginning of an investi-
cation by Allen regarding a letter re-
ceived by Mrs. z. G. Richardson of 10
Taylor street. Fruitvale, which threat
ened her with dynamiting unless she
gave up the custody of the 10 year old
daughter of Peter F. Roller. who was
placed in her care by Rollers wife.
Allen believes that Roller wrote the
letter to Mrs. Richardson and believes
that he will be able to capture him
shortly. He believes also that the tele-
phone message was sent by a woman
who is a friend of Roller.
Roller and his wife were separated
several months ago. Since then. ac-
cording to Mrs. Roller, her husband has
made several attempts to kidnap their
daughter, making it necessary to hide
the child with friends. Roller was for
merly a private detective.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-22
OBJECT TO USELESS
DISPLAY AT FUNERALS
Pennsylvania Ministers Seeking
to Have Simple Ceremonies

Radical reforms in funeral customs
are being enforced by the ministerial
associations at Mars and Valencia.
thriving towns in Pennsylvania. Rules
adopted are these:
/ That bodies Of deceased per-
sons are entitled to a decent. respect
nothing more
2. That sabbath funerals. interfer-
ing as they do with proper Sabbath
observance, should be avoided as far as
possible.
3. That one minister at funeral
is sufficient, more than this tending 20
needless ostentatiOn.
4. That church funerals should be
discouraged, being insanitaTy and
ministering only To show and display.
>. That a funeral is properly con-
Quoted by reading a pas tage of scrip
ture. followed by prayer. In case a
mention should be made of the dead
except perhaps the reading of brief
biography prepared by friends and
handed 10 the Officiating minist ter.
8. That flowers. while being beau
tiful means of showing respect to tn-
living, are quite out Of place on the
casket of the dead.
Z. That the promenade viewing the
remains" being but relic of barbar-
opposed to all rules of sanitation and
hygiene as well as good form and
taste, should be prohibited
8. That rigid adherende to state and
local sanitary laws should be observed.
especially in cases of contagious and
infectious Observation-Disclosures Rec
ord.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-22

CHERRY FEAST IN
HANDS OF WOMEN
Alta Mira Club of San Leandro
Arranges Banquet in Orr
cl1ards for 5000

SAN LEANDRO, May 21.-The Alta
Mira club has taken in hand the details
of arranging to serve dinner to more
than 5000 guests on Cherry CARNIVAL
day. The club, which is composed of
prominent women of this city, proposes
to install culinary equipment in a large
dwelling on cherry walk then to
place. throughout the grounds, bounte-
ously laden tables.
That Cherry day will prove to be a
permanent festival is believed certain
rhe success of the event is assured, ac-
cording to the progressive and enthusi-
astic townspeople who have the carni-
val In hand.
It's purpose will be to introduce to
thousands of guests the superb cherry
orchards in this vicinity. These have
been marvels of beauty for many years
Money is being literally subscribed
to meet the days expenses. Among the
big numbers on the program will be
large track and field meet, including a
Marathon race. in which the best run
ners in the bay cities will take part
Trophies will be awarded to the win
ners.
The general finance committee is
composed of /. II. Bigger, C. Q. Rideout,
E. n. Smith, d. Z. Toffelmier and j. NJ
Holgren. The board of supervisors has
appropriated 500.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-22
JEALOUSY
BY MAYOR klSER
Oakland Carpet Cleaners Resent
Arrest. for Violating Napa
Ordinance

OAKLAND. May 81. - Ashton G.
Leach and G. a. Brown. proprietors of
a carpet cleaning establishment at $685.
San Pablo avenue, who were arrested
this evening on warrants charging
them with violating the license ordi-
nance of Napa, claim that they are the
victims of professional jealousy on the
part of Mayor Kiser of that city, who
is also the proprietor of a carpet
cleaning plant.
Leach and Brown took their clean
ing machine to Napa recently and did
a small amount of work there but
their profits were so small that they
soon decided. TO return to Oakland
They We're surprised after arriving
here to learn that the mayor of Napa
had sworn out warrants for their ar
rest on account of their failure to
take out a license, which would have
cost them 81 day before they COM
menced work there
Leach and Brown declare that they
are indebted to the city of Napa In the
sum of 81 and they are unable to I'M
derstand why the city officials there
are willing to go to the expense of
taking them back there for such a
small amount. Both say that their
failure to take out license while there
was due to their ignorance of the laws
of the city. They were liberated on
$50 bail each and will go to Napa to-
morrow to face their accusers.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-22
WIFE THREATENED
WITH PITCHFORkS
Mrs. Maria Dinez Says Imple-
ment Was Used TO Empha=
size Economy Lecture

OAKLAND, May 21.-Pitchforks,
knives and axes were the weapons with
which her husband, John Machado
Dinez, threatened her life, according to
a divorce complaint filed today by Mrs.
Maria Machado Dinez. She also Sc
cured an order forbidding Dinez to
dispose OF their home in Hayward
Mrs. Dinez alleged that the pitch
fork was raised against her as an ac-
compartment TO her husbands accusa-
ton that she was spending too much
money; that the knife was drawn
against her because she accidentally
sprayed him with a hose. and that the
interference of her parents saved her
on these occasions. They were married
in 1897 and have three children.
Suit for divorce on the ground of
habitual neglect was brought by Ra-
chel Miller against James Miller, q
millhand. Robert w Kent sued Bertha
2. Kent for divorce on the ground of
desertlon.
The following interlocutory DEGREES
of divorce were granted: Eva s. Davis
against Robert ]. Davis, desertion;
James X. Demerley against Gertrude
Demerley, cruelty; Florence Ashen-
felter against Philip Ashenfelter, habit
ual intemperance.
Molly G. Bonacina was granted a
final decree of divorce from Attilio
J. Bonacina on the ground of desertion.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-22
LINGUIST RETIRES
FROM UNIVERSITY
After Service OF IS Years Prof.
Putzker Accepts Rank
of Emeritus

BERKELEY, May 21.-After honor
able service in the University of Cali
foFnia for the last So years Professor
Albin Putzker of the German depart
ment and one of the best known fac
ulty members. has been retired with
the rank of emeritus and will not be
seen in the classroom next year. He
is retired under the Carnegie f0unda-
ton and will receive the benefit of that
fund, which was recently granted to
the university
Professor Putzker Joined the faculty
of the university in 1874 and has been
in the classroom as an instructor since
that time
Born in Austria in 1915. Professor
Putzker showed a remarkable aptitude
for the acquisition of languages. and
he is said TO have an intimate knowI-
edge of more than % languages. He
came TO the United States in 1866, and
was engaged as a teacher of modern
languages in the Adelphi academy
Brooklyn. From there he accepted a
call TO the principalship of the Santa
Barbara college and was elected in
1874 instructor in German at the uni
versity and in 1883 was promoted 70
the rank of professor of German Ian
guage and literature. His learning in
linguistics is profound and his knOwl-
edge has attracted the attention Of
scholars of the world. His popularity
on the campus as professor was at
tested recently by the presentation or a
handsome clock by his students
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-22
FIRE ATTACKS THE
HIGH STREET BRIDGE
Roadway Over Tidal Canal Is
Temporarily Put Out of
Commission

ALAMEDA, May 21.-Fire, caused, i,
is supposed. from oil>on the water OF
the bay, destroyed the wooden ap-
proaches to the High street bridge
across the tidal canal this afternoon,
working considerable damage and tenn
porariIy putting the roadway out of
commission. The heavy wooden plank
ing on the bridge. a steel structure,
was also burned.
The fire broke out at 2:30 o'clock.
1t WIS seen by workmen, who gave an
alarm to both the Fruitvale and the
Alameda fire departments. These were
assisted by volunteers in launches, who
rendered service by conducting streams
from the canal under the bridge.
1t was difficult to handle the fire, as
it burned rapidly. owing to the as
phaltum and oil used for preserving the
roadway The Alameda side of the
bridge was less damaged than the
north end, which was so badly burned
that it dropped into the canal in huge
masses OF charred embers.
Bulkheads which had been built near
the Fruitvale side to direct water from
Sausal creek were also burned. The
new automobile fire engine of the Ala
media department was pressed into
service. Delay was caused on the
Fruitvale side by the disabling of an
engine.
The bridge was erected abc-t 10
years ago and belongs to the federal
government Arrangements have been
under way to transfer control to the
comfy authorities The bridge was
used for travel between Alameda and
the outlying suburbs to the east.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-22
CHOICE VILLA SITES
NEAR Ell CERRITO PARK
Every Precaution Taken for
Proper improvements

The opening June of the reserved
lands Of the Bowie estate company.
bordering the Polo club in Ell Cerrito
park, San Mateo is announced. These
lands afford purchasers of country
property an opportunity to secure some
of the choicest villa sites in this state
Limited in number they are situated
upon gentle, rolling grades in the heart
of wooded amphitheater and COM
mand striking landscape views con-
tiguous to the residences of well known
San Francisco people. The selling
agents say that none of the land will
be sold in less than 100 foot front
ages. and every precaution will be
taken to secure the right kind of i'm
provements. no business being permit
ted to be conducted in this district
With the sale of this property ends
the last opportunity the public win
have to secure building sites in this
much favored locality. The attractions
of the San Mateo polo club, which
now include a golf links, tennis court.
clubhouse and polo field, add much to
the desirabilfty of the property Of
fered.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-22
ISRAELITES PROVE A
SUCCESS AS FARMERS
Forty=three Families Leave
City for Country

The success of the Jew as a farmer
is discussed in the annual report for
1908 of the Jewish agriculturists' aid
society of America, which has just been
issued. The report shows that in the
in all 229 persons, removed from
crowded city streets into the open
country through the agency of the
society, and that SIS unmarried men
were placed as farm hands.
Here in America. where the oppor-
tunity still exists for the Jew to be-
come farmer" writes A. r. Levy,
cores ponding secretary nothing
should be left undone to bring about
the realization of an object devoutly
to bring about the full emancipation
of the Jew through education and men,
tai elevation is surely worthy of the
best effort. But, in the readjustment
of the Jews economic condition to the
new order of things it will be found
tor for good and of more effective
value than the taking up of farming
by the Jew.
AS our work progresses and devel-
OBS in the various parts OF the country
where our farmers are settled, their
and more noticeable. To one who has
the opportunity to see the Jewish
farmer family in its home and con-
trast the life here with the life that
family was forced to live in the CITY
the situation spells out success in the
most emphatic accents. The advantage
that the farm offers in fostering the
best that is in human nature stands
forth boldly and prominently"
The report is illustrated by numer-
Gus photographs of Jewish farms and
farmers in various states.-Chicago
News.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-22
GLEN ARBOR is IN
BEAUTIFUL LOCATION
Excursion Will Be Run to Moun-
tains June 6

Glen Arbor is a garden spot of the
Santa Cruz mountains nestled in a
pretty little valley bounded by the ia
nous redwoods and the San Lorenzo
river. The grandeur of natures bo-
tanical gardens giaddens the eye and
forms spectacle inviting to the visitor.
Trees, vines. fruit and flowers stand
out in their ma gnificence. and this slit-
tie place of Glen Arbor is to be opened
as a summer resort with a special ex-
cursion. barbecue and band concert
June 6. In this pretty summer resort.
with all its modern 3ds ,o ffoonvveniencss and
and tbe corner and riverside lots sso
Eight miles from Glen en-. A A, Is Santa
residents of Glen Arbor beantifuI
ride over the famous big tree drive in
the morning and back in the twilight
Of the evening The old summer resort
of Ben Lomond is only mile distant.
The excursion train will leave June s
at a. m. J. w. Wright & Co. are the
exclusive agents.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-22
TROUBLE OVER WATER
SUPPLIED TO ALAMEDA
Chamber of Commerce and Inn
provement Club Differ

alameda. May 21.-A difference of
opinion has arisen between the cham
Der OF commerce and the Alameda i'm
prorement club, as to which water sup
ply is the better, and the city council
viii be called on to decide and take
action with the Peoples water COM
panE.
The chamber OF commerce. at a
meeting held last night declared in
favor Of water from Lake ChabQ-
while the Alameda Improvement club
decided in favor Of the Fitchburg sup
ply.
lisered water from the Fltcl1burg wells
10 Alameda since last fal1, when an
.gepiderlic that broke out was laid at
lie door Of the water supply. Fault<
vas found with the Fftchburg water
i,v many consumers on the ground that
II was hard and muddy. and as re-
suit Of objections to II. the water
company substituted Lake Cha cot
water yesterday.
Mavor Noy has bAe~ as'-ed - 49,
a special meeting Of the city council
- consider the water supply
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-22
FUNERAL SIGNS MARK
PARIS AUTOBUS STATIONS
Places Indicated by Black and
White Striped Lampposts

An innovation destined to help the
users of lautobuses has just been intro
.duced by the Paris municipal authors
ties.
Up to the present the points at
which these speedy and generally
speaking crowded vehicles stop has
been indicated by a small plate at
tached to the lampposts along the va
rious thoroughfares. Their very exist
ence was ignored by the majority of
people, and they were certainly diff
cult to see under the best of circum-
stances. Now. however, there may be
noticed all over the city lampposts
which are painted in black and white.
These are the points at which the
autobuses will stop. and they stand
out and are as clearly perceptible as a
big spherical buoy in narrow chan
mel.
1t may be argued against the new
signposts that they are not exactly
elegant looking, but as they are un-
doubtedly useful their ugliness will
soon be pardoned.-Paris New York
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-22
PIEDMONT NATIONS
ARRANGE FESTIVAL
Late May Fete in Park to Pay
Off Indebtedness on Now
bray Hall

OAKLAND, May 21.-Tomorrow viii
be festival day in Piedmont A coterie
of society matrons has completed plans
for late May fete in Piedmont park,
the object being to raise funds to
pay off the Indebtedness on Mowbray
hall, which answers for Sunday school
quarters and the general gathering
place for the inhabitants of the at
tractive suburb. There will be gayly
decorated booths where representative
women will offer refreshments and
those things attendant upon an al
fresco affair. The entire proceeds of
the day will be given TO those who
have planned the benefit.
The notable feature of the afternoon
will be the program TO be given under
the direction of Miss Hilma 'Buttlar.
when she presents a score of her pupils
in a series of costume songs and
dances The Eucalyptus theater with
it's sylvan setting will give the back
ground to the children in their merry
making The numbers follow:
Dance 1.-The Coquette," Viva Hunt: song.
Dorothy Dutra: the Partisan dance, Marguerite
Mau: song .'Nafanee'' Baby Gulbault; High
land hing. ROBBERS Buttlar. Herbert Kraft Percy
Pratt: ballet Gladys Gerish: song. 'Snuggle
Up Closer Miriam Gleason; song, Dolores Flash
man; dance, The Catchy Thing. Vivian Hunt.
Dorothy Dutra. Marguerite Man Baby GuiibauIt'
Jessie Pratt, Gladys Gerish. Miriam Gleason.
Among those interesting themselves
in the fete are Mrs. Frank c. Ravens,
Mrs William E. Sharon, Mrs. Fannie
Thomas and Mrs Carl Nickel.
Miss Alice Naylor, one of the most
popular of the brides elect, will inspire
a delightful afternoon tomorrow for
which Mrs. Fred Furniss and Mrs.
Leeman Gilpin have sent out cards TO
score of close friends. The hours
pleasure will be varied by the presen-
tation of kitchen appointments for
the new home. Among those who have
been asked to meet Miss Nayfor are:
Mrs. Clarence Naylor Miss May Bissell
Mrs. J. Melville Kelly Miss Florence Engel-
Mrs. E. r. TAFT ,I bright hit, x.-,or
Mrs Percy Palmer Miss Hazel Naylor
Miss Edith Emigh MISS Esther Kelly
Miss Woodside Miss Laura Kelly
Miss Hazel Newsom Miss Marion Woodside
Miss Helen Powell has gone to High
lands, where she will spend the early
summer.
Miss Carolyn Hall was made the
guest of honor this afternoon, Miss
Lou Fennessey entertaining coterie
of friends informally at thimble bee.
Friday. May %, Miss Hall will share
the compliment of the large affair for
which Miss Ruth Tisdale has sent out
cards with Mrs. Charles Prescott
Howard
A number of friends will gather as
the guests of Mrs John Dibert and Miss
Franck tomorrow afternoon for little
farewell hour with Miss Helen Dornin,
who is to leave next week for a sum-
mer abroad.
DR.. C. F.. Jarvis and Mrs. Jarvis have
returned from a motoring trip in the
direction of the Yosemite valley, max
ing 375 miles in four days.
Mrs Gilbert Curtiss has purchased a
new touring car and she is spending
much of the early summer in short
trips out of town. Some interesting
motor trips are being planned by the
Curtisses during the coming months.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-22
RAT SKIN INDUSTRY
GROWING IN ENGLAND
Revenue of 100000 Year De-
rived From This Source

The use of rat skins in various in
dustries has created demand in Lon
don alone to the amount of nearly
S200,0O0l a year, states a British pub
LEGATION. They are used among other
things for book binding. photograph
frames, purses and for the thumbs Of
ladies' gloves. A new branch of work
is likely to increase the consumption
largely. and as much as 70 to 80 cents
day was earned by the IN
employed in Denmark last year. when
the rat act was passed. The damage
done by rats in England alone is esti-
mated to amount to many million dol
lars per annum. and their capture al
ready occupies a large number of
persons
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-22
OPPOSED TO BILLBOARDS
ALONG PUBLIC STREETS
Alameda Improvement Club
Campaigns Against Posters

ALAMEDA. May 21.-Again the ques-
ton as to the taxation of billboards in
Alameda is open for discussion. The
Alameda Improvement club has record
ed its opinion against the practice of
a allowing the maintaining of posters
along the public streets.
Some time ago the city council took
mn the matter. 1t was the intention of
the ordinance and tax committee to
place a prohibitive tax on billboards.
A tax of 10 cents per square foot was
placed on the boards. but, according to
The Improvement club, the desired effect
has not been accomplished. The club
will renew it's active campaign.