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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-01-19
THE OLD STORY.

story. All of the deaths from contagious disease Io
nou during the sixteen days ended January from bercu
os The number three which is great improvement the
last previous record of nine half MONTH several records
before Remembering that Honolulu is singular but the
ary only echoes the wall of all parts of Chstendom in this respect
the fact that the great white plague has month after month been the
sole contagious disease causing death here speaks well for the sanitary
condition of the Midpacihc metropolis.
Even in the matter Of nfane mortality often depored by this
paper almost quite equally painful heard from the
largest cities the mainland And in all prime
there stated to be here by local phanropsts is the lack
Of pure and adequately rich milk for children
However seeing that tuberculosis is almost all time the only
contagious disease contributing moary record to the
Legislature carefully and wisely consider such
repression the Executive may 6mit any legislators them
selves devise
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-01-19
THE MEAT HOLDUP.

How does that the trust raising the price of mutton
well beef? Most of the that really fit
eats imported from the Colonies and is said that advance
in there has been reported Even in the matter of beef the hodup
of the should be challenged year ago. at the
meeting the Breeders hold
of making evidence that its members belonged the trust the cattle
complained bitterly about oeroducton of beef stock Have
they worked off the surplus has drought killed OFF, There is
grazing territory enough these islands with the adoption Of modern
methods in cae-raisng make Hawaii of the cheapest meat
producing the world be if various
had crushed the small business.
The merchant princes the sugar baons and the steamship agents
having had their say the coaswse suspension BILL with the result
of getting Congress all mixed to what Hawaii wants in the mat
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-01-19

Papers are on file Tor the incorpor-
alton of the e. ]. Lord Construction
Co., formed to bid on the Pearl Har-
Dor docks. The capital is 100000,
with $4,000 paid in cash, the privilege
being reserved for increase Of stock
to $1,5O0,000. E. ]. Lord is president,
holding all but $500 of the. stock; L.
NJ. Whitehouse, vice president; G. F.
Clemens, secretary; F. e. Thompson,
treasurer; Chas. L. Seybolt, direc-
tor.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-01-19

Upon the Eva lanai of the Court
land House, Hawaiian luau was CIV
en- yesterday evening by the Hawaiian
Poultry Association in honor of George
R. Andrews of Fresno, who came here
to act as judge of the poultry exhibit
ton. Unfortunately Mr.. Andrews was
not present, having left in the Lurline
to visit the volcano Lem Ables was
POSTMASTER.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-01-19
WAS TOO MUCH FOR CONGRESS.

William Wie IT, the Congressman who yesterday went SO tar
his the President that his speech was interrupted
the allow him finish, new MEMBER
whose first term Congress just expiring He is from New
city have been embered by the recent
triumph of the Roosevelt policies and the Hughes administration which
caused New York city for the first time
many campaigns We have become grossly and personally
abusive remarks for Congress hostile mood towards the
President before Wett take his seat without concluding
his
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-01-19
PAPER
FOR SALE.

French Ranges-Brick settling sizes
it. to 9 feet at right prices. Set up
ready for fire. Zinc lined Redwood
Bath tubs complete. Wind midd force
pumps, all brass cylinders. Large
variety of special pipe and fittings.
Prompt attention TO job work in
plumbing.
EMMELUTH & CO., LTD.
Phone I'll. 145 King Street
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-01-19

be any particular call for the Japanese
take ofense at agtatons California legislature against aliens
though be admitted that the laws proposed are mainly directed
against japanese California only Of fox states anyhow
and in many matters which aliens the federal government
through the courts retains superior control
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-01-19

a bank clerk in London but wishing
to see the world had shipped on a
wind-jammer for Balboa's wading
pool. First he visited San Francisco
and environs and then came here.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-01-19

Sucng end the Nuuanu dam again. 1t didn't last
long after tie last big though souher rain swept up
the valley rather than down usual We wonder if the Nuuanu dam
will be finished time celebrate the completion together with that
of the opening of the Panama canal
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-01-19

anyway the general pubicwhoeve they may be this
by the of the Civic Federation to have opportunity
being heard the question is to be presumed that the mei
princes the sugar barons the steamship agents will be ba
red
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-01-19

Supervisor Ayet we'll he disngenuous asking
the mayor public meeting give his reasons tor rulings Inc
mayor prefers to write them
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-01

L.4--es@4 was no. as 2 osdsars a. ~
some people have said.
Wrestling was great hobby
and sport of Lincoln. A negro
named "Tate" was the only boy
who could throw him.
Lincoln was not so awfully
bright at school and liked to play
hockey / guess He and my
husband often skipped school and
went fishing or hunting out in the
woods.
Nobody thought much of Lin.
coin when I first met him, that Is,
as bright fellow, but everyone
liked him. He was always good
natured He was never offended;
always joking and just full of
jokes"
Interesting "reminiscences of Lin.
coins early courtship and marri-
age to Miss Todd are recounted by
Mrs. Wilbern. She strongly disap-
proved of his marriage to Miss
Todd, whom she describes as a
"highfalutin' lady.
'Lincolp was always a great fell
low to go to parties. He liked the
society of women.
"But Lincoln buried his love-
Ann Rutledge, his first sweetheart.
He was devoted to her. When
she died l know Lincoln was
heartbroken. He told my husband
he had buried his love.
"a good joke on Lincoln, l re-
member" said the old lady. HE
froze his feet going to see girl.
He had to walk long way through
| the snow on an awful cold night.
He had to stay a week at the girls
home until his feet got well enough
for him to go out. Then the old
lady charged him board
Denial of the rail splitting anec-
dote credited to Lincoln's youth
is made by Mrs. Wilbern.
my husband said Lincoln never
split rails. The Hankses were not
that poor That rail splitting story
was only made up for political
purposes, to use to get votes.
Lincoln and my husband were
always good friends. but he voted
|! for Douglas. He liked Lincoln, but
they were of different politics. We
both heard the great debate be-
! tween Lincoln and Douglas
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-01
5orcine history. v

pOrcine history.
Abraham Lincoln, the martyred
president, gained fame through
the young porker. . The. pig was
literally fiat fryer" for Lincoln
during his starving days as young
lawyer.
The story. is now told, on the
eve of the celebration of Lincoln S
Tooth birthday anniversary, by
Mrs. Sina Wilbern, aged "a, of
this city, whose husband retained
Lincoln to defend their claim to
the pig. The old lady insists
that Lincoln fame sprouted from
this case, which he won against
lone of the most noted Illinois
lawyers of that time"
This Is the story: Lincoln was
Just a young lawyer then, studying
ut odd times in the office of Law.
yer Herndon, at New Salem, III.
"My husband had been Lin
coins school companion and knew
him well when he clerked in the
town grocery and later when he
was studying law. So, when we
had a lawsuit to defend we re-
tained him, though we didn't think
he was much of "a lawyer.
I'VE had Chester White hog.
That was when the Chester Whites
were scarce and valuable.
I'm time brood of seven little
pigs was born. We let them run
around loose, and one night one
little pig was lost. We searched
everywhere for it, but could not
find it.
about month later my hus.
band found the pig. running in the
road toward our house. He picked
1t up and took 1t back home, as he
identified 1t by notch in its ear
the same mark we had on the ears
of all the new pigs.
"The next day prominent fam
lily ne arus claimed the pig. They
swore Ii was their pig, but we found
they kept the pig hidden in the
woods.
when we refused to give them
bur pig they brought suit against
us.
Then We engaged Lincoln. They
claimed the pig was worth only
80 cents. We said 1t was worth
~
"FCeling ran high In the neigh
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-01

navian-American republican club
called on Mayor Moore to urge the
appointment of K. q. Malmgren as
a member of the library board to
succeed Judge G. W., Belt. demo.
crat, whose term has expired. The
committee. which consisted of f..
Burman, o, b. Nelson. A. c. Clau-
sen, S. A, Anderson and c. ]. An
derson. We're somewhat surprised
when informed by Mayor Moore
that he had filled the place few
adys ago by the appointment OF
Rev. Fuller.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-01
MASONS OPEN THE
DOOR TO'TAFT

a CINCINNATI, Feb. 2.-Taft will
receive the rare honor of being
made a mason on sight when he
arrives here February 49, There
is only one similar instance of con-
ferring masonic degrees on sight
in the last 100 years of masonic
history in Ohio. Several years ago
in another state a similar honor
was given Rear Admiral Schley.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-01

baby's and his flesh firm and
smooth. His feet. which ave prob
ably covered more miles than those
of any other walker in the world,
are well formed and seldom show
the effect of gruelling walk. He
pays attention to his feet, picking
them in brine every night before re-
firing, so that they do not become
feverish and blistered
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-01

borhOod and feud almost started.
Finally the case came to trial. Lin
coin distinguished himself by win
ming the case. He made a great pie
in arguing the case.
His fee from us was 81 and l
guess he needed it.
But his victory gave him much
prominence in the town. 1t was one
of the first victories he won in
court in which the public were
much interested.
Mrs. Wilbern learned much about
Lincolns boyhood from her hus-
band. She also knew him for sew
eral years at New Salem. Her rec.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-01
WESTON, NOW AGED 20 YEARS,
PLANS COAST TO COAST WALK
? Special correspondenoe to The Press

Special Correspondence to The Press
NEW YORK, Feb. 2.-Walking
from Manhattan island to the Pa.
cific coast in 100 days; 5000 miles
as the crow flies, but 1000 miles
over the roads. Four miles an hour
Tor 10 consecutive hours daily
Sunday excepted. through sand and
clay. rain and shine. DER noun
tains and across the plains. Such
Is the self-imposed task of Edward
Payson Weston, the. walker man,
who at the age of 60 in November,
1907. hiked from Portland Me-, to
Chicago. breaking a record estab-
lished by himself 40 years before.
And now Weston plans to make
nll of his former feats sink into in.
Significance with his unparalleled
walk. Known to thousands of men
and women between Portland and
Chicago, Weston intends to limit
his acquaintance only by the ocean
boundaries of the United States.
Only to persons who have walk
ed with Weston. is the significance
of his task appreciated. 1t Is next
TO impossible to grasp its fullness
until you have plowed through mud
and slush. up hill and down. with
this indomitable little man. He is a
marvel of endurance and determi-
nation. His ability to go ahead,
when nature calls imperatively to
stop; his utter disregard for any
thing and everything that stands
between him and his goal, has
made him in many ways one of the
most remarkable men in the world.
He Is more like a tireless machine
than a human being.
The words difficulties" and "im-
possibilities" are not found in Wes-
IONS lexicon. or the former, he
says: There are things to be over
come" of the latter, They are TO
be trampled upon"
81 like to walk" declares this
little space devouring heir of the
seven-leagued boots. In fact. I'd
rather walk than eat. and my care
takers know | am fond of my
meals. Walking Is the road to
health. II Ponce de Leon had
realized its value he would not
have sought for the fountain of
perpetual youth in Florida.
81 do not train for long walk.
The only time | did | broke down
before my task was finished De.
termination, which Is only will
power. Is the only equipment other
than physical that | need,
when | plan a walk figure
npon four miles an hour. seldom
go slower. generally trife faster.
Lam blessed with a good stomach
knd splendid digestion---because of
my walking. eat whatever | de-
sire, steaks. chops. old fashioned
cereals. eggs. potatoes, fruit, and
drink tea and coffee. There Is moth
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-01

Special Correspondence, to The Press
BOSTON, Feb. with "The
Kings Business" as it's slogan, and
with an expenditure of $4,000 for
advertising in newspapers, on bill
boards and with handbills and cam
paign buttons, the greatest evangel
ever started in an American city is
in progress in Boston. 1t will con-
tinue until Feb. II.
The work is under the direction
of the Rev. Herbert S. Johnson,
who as advertising manager is con-
Quoting campaign unique in relig-
ious history to force upon the atten-
ton of the man in the street the
fact that 1872 churches of Boston
are eagerly pushing "The Kings
Business"
On the billboards reserved for
theatrical notices in the elevated
and tunnel stations, side by side
with the advertisement of the lat
est theatrical attraction, is the call
to the hurrying people to come and
hear of THE Kings Business"
Three hundred big billboards on
the streets are occupied with cam
paign posters. Three hundred thou.
sand little yellow flyers, bearing at
the top the watchword and at the
bottom the admOnition, Bring
someone with you," are being per-
sonally distributed by the workers.
The Rev. Herbert Johnson has.
persuaded the managers of several
of the large firms in Boston to pay
their employees in pay envelopes
printed with the advertisement of
the movement. In front of every
church where services are being
held is huge notice. and $4,000
big posters are placed in store win
dows.
j. Wilbur Chapman, probably the
greatest evangelist since the days
of Moody and Sankey, is the gen.
eral- in this tremendous campaign.
He is aided by a staff of 25 singing
evangelists under. the direction of
Charles M. Alexander, whose mus
ical work is known throughout
America wherever an evangel has
been held.
1t is expected that at least 100000
people win be affected, either d.
rectly or indirectly, by this relig
ious upheayal.
Laurence Greenwood. the great
shop evangelist. is taking part. He
goes into the stores of, Boston and
holds religious services in the heart
of the crowd. William Asher and
his wife, the saloon evangelists.
carry religion right into the caloons
That the campaign may reach a
final triumphant climax the last
four days, the 25 evangelists, the
1862 ministers. the soloists and Choir
uses will all join in leading huge
meetings at Mechanics hall. The
combined choruses will number
1900 voices.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-01
Mems $500 Underwear $1.4s Garment
$3.50 Work Shirts $1.75

You know the character of Staley shirts, how
they wear and hold their color. These are the
regular $500 garments. strong ovsrshirts to wear
in winter. We have quantity of them to close
out which we sell you at. .$1.75
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-01

ing so good as fresh eggs as
stimulant, On the road | have
couple beaten up in hot tea every
few hours"
In appearance Weston Is slender.
but wiry, five feet four inches in
height and weighs about las
pounds. His eyes are deep blue and
he radiates nervous energy and VI
tality. His legs are as soft as a
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-01
scANDiNAviANs SURPRISED.

A committee from the scandi-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-01
ANOTHER SLAP
At ROOSEVELT

TACOMA, Feb. 2.-Forty Jap
-anese mill hands, who have been
employed at the Nelson-Johansen
mill across the sound, were re-
placed to day by the same num-
Der of whites because too much
time was wasted interpreting or
ders.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-01

carried to the cloakroom by Sena-
tors Cole and Smith of Pendleton,
both physicians. They say the at
tack, while not serious, may be an
indication Of typhoid. Mahoney re-
turned to the desk later.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-01
LEGISLATOR STRICKEN

SALEM, Ore, Feb. 2.-Seized
with severe cramp during session
of the house, Representative Ma
honey, banker of Heppner, was
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-02-01
NEVADA JOINS
THE JAP WAR

strong anti-Japanese resolution pro-
viding a strict clause against ia
panese. critizing Roosevelts atti-
tude on the California legislation
and characterizing laps as para
sites of the world" is pending I'm the
legislature here,
1t was favorably reported by
committee yesterday and will be
a special order of business this aft
ernoon.
The resolution urges the Cali
fornia legislature to ignore the
threatened interference of federal
authorities.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1909-12-30

crop It's a known fact that
providers, white or black are not
out for any good and every FAM.
ly should have means Of defents
and should not be slow TO use
them on these intruders when
they come around. Trent Ban
ner.
A load Of buckshot would be
a good means of stopping this
kind Of business. A sneak who
prowls around a mans house after
dark and does not let himself be
known, IS not too mean 10 do any
thing which might enter his head.
Put them where they will not be
prowling- under the ground. That
is the place for them. For one
who is so low in the world to do
this kind Of a thing, is too low
and mean 10 ever reform.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1909-12-30
I6-Cert Cotton

New York, Dec. 33 The bull
Dish enthusiasm which has attend
ed the cotton market iH los recent
advances today realized for the
frs, time I'D five years Is cents
pound for the staple on the New
York exchange. While the May
option at 1901 cents today was
the only cotton on the list TO reach
the Decent quotation, the entire
list advanced slightly and still
holds higher than at any time
since the Sully boom IN 1904.
The bull campaign now on is
said to be headed by Colonel W.
p. Brown and Frank B. Hayne of
New Orleans, who were associat-
ed with Sully five years ago, and
by +. G.. Scales and James A.
Patten. the Chicago grain operat-
or. The aggregate profits Of this
big four" are rumored to amount
to about Sl3,O0O,O0O. The bulls
now predict l7-cent cotton before
the end of January The record
during the Sully boom was 1874
cents.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1909-12-30
fremont HoteI Sold

The Trio Land Co., report the
following sales: The fremont
Hotel was sold for Sl3,5O5.OO.
They also sold a couple Of houses
and lots for $3.50. j. VI. Patton
OF Plainview is the new prophet
or Of the fremont Hotel and will
lake charge Of same the Bird day
Of January. We do not know
what the intention of Mr.. Quinn
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1909-12-30

pies and coffee. II is not neces-
sarg to say that the T. O o. rs,
were surprised and delighted by
their visit The following ladies
comprised the Beockah crowd:
Mesdames. y. ST. Bradley, Farris,
Glover Gates, Bullock, Baker,
and Rankin Misses Leu1.e Dal-
ton, NJ. Johnson, Nettie Williams
and Annie Good
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1909-12-30

1t is reported that there was a
night prowler around the house,
Of j l.. summers, and -. :
Howell, Saturday night. These
night providers are more than like
~ % become Of the transit ue.
grOes who were imported 10 thi,
section to help gather the cotton
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1909-12-30

is, but hope that he decides to re-
main in our town and continue in
some kind of business here. We
welcome Mr.. Patton and family
TO Lubbock.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1909-12-30
Marshall Will Lose Shops.

Fort Worth, Tex. Dec. 22.-It
is reported here today that the
Texas Il Pacific will remove It's
general shops from Marshall TO
Fort Worth. This has been under
n long time. It will
bring POO men and their families
here.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1909-12-30
haYes-Hubberd

Last Tuesday night at : O'Clock
T. VI Hayes was married 90 Miss
Beatrice Hubbard At the residence
o the brides parents two miles
from block -N school house. The
groom d, n resident Of Haskell
county and Is an euterprsing
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1909-12-30
Odd Fellows Surprised.

Tuesday night Of this week the
Rebekahs Of the Lubbock Order
met at the home Of Mr., Farris
and prepared a surprise for the /
.. .. +. boys About the tim,
they thought proper. they entered
the hall laden down with Cakes.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1909-12-30

Ira Judd has accepted a position
with the Santa Fe, and his place
with j. W De~hazo & Company
has been taken by Lawrence
DAVIS.
Everybody b. on the run for the
biz sale At the c. 4. RaIne Con-
pauy store. 20 10
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1909-12-30

Clsud Burres, cashier OF the
First State Bank of Alternately,
spent the holidays with HON e
folks in our city.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1909-12-30

Mrs Frank Wheelock has re-
turned from \ visit 10 Roswell,
y. NJ, and other points.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1909-12-30

DR.. .. r. Peebler has been ap-
pointed local surgeon Of the san
ia Fe at this place.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1909-12-30

young man whom any LADY could
with pride, point out As her hus-
band. While not acquainted with
the young lady, we are sure tina I
the groom did well in his selec-
ton as life partner. Rev. Ben
Hardy performed the ceremony
that made them as one. After the
ceremony, supper was served to
those 10 attendance and was en-
Joyed by all. Mr.. and Mrs. Hay
Is will make their home in Has
KEEL ounty. The Avalanche Of
4 organizations.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1909-12-30

Judge Tucker, county Judge Of
loakum county. passed through
our city last Friday on his way
to Wichita Falls.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1909-12-30

The big sale. Remember il still
goes on at the &. 4. Raine Com
pany store. % II
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1909-12-30

We loo', forward TO great development OF the
farming interest OF Lubbock county during the
year 1910. and we wish to say chat ID viii give
us pleasure TO cooperate and assist develop
meut of this Kind TO the limit.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1909-12-30

Mrs. h. Carter has returned
from a visit 10 relatives and
friends IN Amarillo.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1909-12-30

Misses Lena and Grace Rocker
are visiting IN Texico and Port
ales y. VI.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1909-12-30

II you want the best Of Grocer
les at cash prices you should see
Hunt Grocery Company. % 1t
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1909-12-30

Cash is the only way. Let
Hunt Grocery Company show
you. % 1t
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1909-12-30

Lesmon Wilson spent this week
his parents and friends
here.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1909-12-30

Hunt Grocery Company sell
for cash but they sell cheap. % 1t