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Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-01-15
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monopoly in this bill and in the Wal
luku bill. They are privileges for
small communities which have no
means of securing electric light, and
the representations made to the leg
stature were that the only means of
getting any company to undertake
the matter was to have a franchise
o. this sort passed. Therefore the To-
cal legislature was satisfied and pass
ed both measures.
Now, ! want to call attention, III
connection with Senator Clay's OBJ
lection, to the fact that one of these
bills
The Chairman-Before you leave
that, we have embodied here tho bill
passed by the Legislature of Hawaii
as amended by the House. What Is
there here to indicate what has been
added to what the legislature of IIa-
wall provided?
Mr.. Mcclellan can briefly out
line the changes which were made in
the House of Representatives in tho
bill as 1t was passed by the legisla-
q number OF pro forma amendments.
The bill a sit passed the legislature
gave the regulation of the affairs In
the streets to the superintendent of
public works of the Territory. In the
interim between the passage of the
bill by the legislature and the action
here county government had been es-
tablished, and therefore 1t became
necessary to change that phraseology
In order to provide for the new OIL
Gals.
Then the original act as passed by
the legislature gave term of thirty
five years. That was eliminated here
In the House of Representatives and
left simply with the power to repeal
at any time.
Then the House of Representatives
eliminated the fixed rates which had
been determined by the legislature
and instead inserted this provision
to have the rate subject to regula-
ton by the courts.
Senator Warner-That is, they FIX
ed rate and it may be changed by
the court.
Mr.. McClelan-No; there is no
rate fixed. That was eliminated.
There is a minimum rate.
Senator Warner-What section 10
that?
ITO BE ContInued)
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-01-15
FORAKER SUGGESTED
OFFICIAL Be HEARD
INTERESTING COMMENT SENATORS ON PROVISION OF PR0P0S
ED AMENDMENTS TO ORGANIC ACT-FRANCHsEs AND
PAYMENT OF TAX TO MUNICIPALITY

do not expect to have any difficulty.
If any head of department under
me is not satisfactory, | expect him
to leave without being removed.
The Chairman think in most OF
our States where the power OF remov-
al is given to the governor II is upon
cause being shown. l know that is
the case in my own State.
Governor Frear--I have no objec-
ton to that at all.
one or two instances, but ] had to
give the parties notice and give
them chance to be heard in answer
to the charges that were preferred.
Governor Frear-Yes,I would have
no objection to that, but the present
provision is Objectionable, because
there is a period of two years be-
tween sessions of the senate, and 1t
ought to be possible to remove an Of
flcer, II necessary, during that time
without having to call special ses-
sion OF the senate, at an expense Of
several thousand dollars.
simply want to avoid the difficult
| IS which would arise in not being
able to remove person during yaca-
ton. Governor Dole got into great
difficulty that way. He was forced
to appoint a number of persons who
afterwards proved to be embezzlers or
otherwise Objectionable, and his
hands were tied,
| The Chairman believe you have
touched upon every one of the sec
| lions unless II Is section 8.
Governor Frear-The main object
of section is to disqualify a judge
who has been of counsel In case, the
supreme court of Hawaii having held
that that is not disqualification
There are other minor changes. Al
the same time 1t gives the legislature
Authority to add other causes, so
THAT If any others should be required
II will not be necessary to go to Con
gress.
With the permission of the commit
tee, | will file more orderly and def
mite statement,
Franchise Bills
| The Chairman-Goyernor, have
you looked over these franchise bills
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them, because the thing is not worth
attorney here at all to represent
enough to them to justify them in
employing an attorney here.
Senator Warner-Lahaina is a
town of $500 people? ...
Mr.. McCfellan-A little town Of
$500 people. As matter OF fact. |
think they should have franchise
there without paying anything In a
small community like this, because
It can not be very profitable propo-
sition, as there are not enough people
there.
The chalrman-Who gets the I per
cent, the municipality?
Mr.. MeCiellan-The Superintendent
Of Public Works. II goes to the Ter.
ritory.
The chsirman-It ought to be paid
to the municipality, ! should think, "
II Is paid to anybody.
Senator Warner-That 10 what
think.
The chairman--Aii over our part oil
the country we impose taxes, but they
90 to the benefit Of the locality rather
than to the State.
Senator MiIton-I think the govern
or said that all revenue went to the
General Government and then II was
returned In certain directions.
The Chairman-It is all right as
II is, perhaps. Mr.. Mcclellan. this
bill has In this form passed the
| House?
Mr.. McClellan-It passed the
House in this form, Senator.
The Chairman--And came to the
Senate?
Mr.. McClellan-Yes.
The Chairman-And this commit
tee was polled, and on poll reported
favorably on the bill?
Mr.. Mcclellan. Yes.
The Chairman-Then when II cam,
up In the Senate some objections were
raised by Senator Clay, which yol
have just been pointing out were moi
well taken?
Mr.. McCellan-Yes.
The Chairman-No one seemed Il
be familiar enough with the bill a
the moment to explain 1t satisfactor
lily. 90,
Mr.. McClellan-Senator Clay wa
under the impression that this was |
franchise for thirty-five years. II
answer to your question, Mr.. Chair
man, l will state that there Is n,
term at all provided in the blk Tn
last section provides
THAT Congress, or the Legislature
OF the Territory of Hawaii with tn
approval of Congress, may at an,
time alter, amend, or repeal sal
act"
That is the form of all the fran
chises which have been given b
Congress since the organic act ha
required an Endorsement by Con
gress of local franchises, So Their
} Is no term, and there is absolutely N
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lating the placing of poles, wires, In
sulation, and so on.
Section 4 provides that these lines
shall also be operated so as not to
interfere with the use Of the streets.
Section 8 provides that they shall
likewise be subject to the inspection
o. the officials of the board, and then
provision is made for the placing OF
meters for measuring the power sup
piled.
In section 6 there is provision
THAT power is hereby conferred
upon the courts of appropriate juris-
diction at all times and upon the petit
ton of any consumer Of the company
to hear and determine from time To
time whether an existing rate or
rates is or are unreasonable, and II
rate be unreasonable, to order the
same to be decreased, and to enforce
such orders by appropriate judgment
or decree"
The original thought was that II
might be well to fix maximum rates
for this service, but when the com
mittee of the House attempted to &C
into that matter they were utterly
unable TO arrive at any basis which
they thought would be Sufficiently
large to enable a company to under
take the putting in Of a plant ant
furnishing light and power on an as
sured basis of profit without making
IL so high that 1t would be pre-
sumption against the consumer an'
so would in the end work against thu
interest of the consumer.
Therefore they thought best 4
leave II in this form so that any con
sumner would have an appeal to thu
local court. SO this clause was pu
in to safeguard the question OF rates
The Chairman-.That clause wa
put in in the National House of Rep
-resentatives?
Mr.. McClellan-In the House o
Representatives The other proyis
ions are of detail, giving the com
pany the right to acquire, hold, o
take over such property as may b
necessary and incidental to the prop
er conduct of its business.
Section 0 also gives this Lahain
company the power to borrow none
and to issue bonds by mortgage.
The Chairman-For what length O
time is this franchise granted?
Mr.. McClellan-That Is covere
In a later section.
The Chairman-oh,I see.
Mr.. McClelfan-Section 10 pre-
v!des--
THAT said company, its represent
atives, successors, and assigns sha
be responsible for any damages, eth
er to person or property, resultin
from any act of negligence on II
part, which may occur by reason 9
the exercise of any Of the privilege
herein granted"
Section IL provides that the char
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ter may be forfeited for noncompli-
ance with its terms upon action of
the local authorities or by the attor-
ney general of the Territory upon
showing that the company is not fur
nishing adequate service or not COM
plying with the conditions of its
franchise.
Senator 12 Is the answer to the
main objection that Senator Clay
raised to this bill. Senator Clay
said, You are issuing a franchise to
"a particular company'-which is
true-"for the exclusive use of the
privilege of furnishing light to this
community" Section IL provides
that
1T is hereby expressly provided
that nothing herein contained shall
be so construed as to grant the COM
pany an exclusive right to furnish,
sell, or supply electric light and pow
er."
~ 'h' "do hboolu''ly
taken in his idea as to the scope OF
the bill.
Then the next section provides that
the company shall pay per cent OF
the gross receipts Of the company an
nually to the local government for
this franchise.
Senator Warner-If any compen.
sation at all is to be provided, is that
considered as being an adequate COM
pensation for a franchise?
Mr.. McClellan-One per cent oil
gross receipts is equivalent to al
least per cent of net receipts, and
h. | think, fully adequate. So far
as this franchise is concerned,
would say that 1t is for community
o. about $500 people. A franchise &c
furnish electric light for commu
nifty of $500 people, which is scat
tered over very wide area, Is S,
small that | would say It is tn,
Judgment OF people in Honolulu tina
nothing but local interest would leat
LEGAL capital to go into 1t at all.
do not believe you can get a dolla
of capital from Honolulu even to g,
into this proposition. 1t is simply Il
enable the local people to have
company there carried by local CAPT
tai to supply them light. AS 1t Is
they can not get this service an,
they can not secure the right for an,
company to supply 1t without thi
privilege being granted by Congress
The Chairman-How far is Lahai
ma from Honolulu?
Mr.. McClellan-About so miles.
Governor Frear-It Is 76 miles.
Mr., McClellan-It Is on the islam
of Maui.
The Chairman-This will be an Is
olated plant then? 1t has no rela
tion to Honomlu?
Mr.. McClellan--Absolutely non,
So far rs | am personally concerne,
| am simply speaking on behalf {
the Delegate. That company have n
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Governor Frear-Yes. might
make a correction there. OF course
It makes a difference whether you
include simply the territorial officials
or the federal officials. ! suppose you
mean to exclude customs and internal
revenue and postofiice officials.
The Chairman had no very In
telligent idea in asking my ques-
ton. ! wanted to get at how the
balance stood, how much there is In
your favor as affecting the question
OF your receipts and disbursements.
Governor Frear-lf you take all
the postmasters and collectors of GUS
toms and internal-revenue collectors
In the service of the Federal Govern
ment proper, the amount would OF
course exceed 100000, but so far
as territorial officials are concerned
think IL would not amount to more
than $50, 900, besides which the Fed
cral Government appropriates now
100000 every second year toward leg
islative expenses.
Removals From Office
The Chairman-Are there any fur.
ther remarks that you want to make
Governor?
Governor Frear-I might call at
tention to section 6. The main pur.
pose of that section is to permit the
governor to remove officers without
requiring the consent of the Senate
< At present he is required to have the
consent of the Senate for removals al
well as for appointments. A require
ment of the consent of the Senate t.
' remove officers was inserted in view
of conditions arising out of the over
throw of the monarchy, but thinl
IL Is no longer necessary. II is oh
/, jectionable in principle and. as
matter of fact, 1t has created a goo
deal of trouble.
The Chairman-Do you think tn
governor should be allowed to remoy
from Office arbitrarily without caus
being shown?
Governor Frear-Well, ] think so
but | am not particular upon tina
point. So far as | am concerned,
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-01-15

Bloomington, H., Jan. John I.
Geltmacher, Chicago Board Of Trade
operator, today gave savings bank
account with one dollar credited to
each of 200 poor children, in order to
give them an object lesson in the value
of saving The gifts came in connec'
ton with the annual dinner provided
ten years ago by the will of his de-
ceased father.
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sufficiently to have an opinion as to
whether or not they should be favor
ably reported by this committee?
Governor Frear-l have not had
time to examine them very carefully
in all their details. II you desire It,,
will prepare a statement on the sub
jcct and send II to the committee.
The Chairman-We shall be glad
to have you do so.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-01-15
Continued from Thursday

Governor Frear's statement before
Senate Committee on Pacific Islands.
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DOLLAR FOR 200 CHILDREN.

Ito BE Contlnued.)
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-05

WILL CARLETON AT TOWN HALL.
 It is a rich treat which the Metho- dist young people offer the public in recital by Will Carleton on Novem- Der 8. Will Carleton is the only speaker in the United States, or in the world, for that matter, who gives sparkling, eloquent, instructive monologue with a series of recita- tions of popular poems written by himself-all in the same evening. He is the founder and originator of the New School of American Poetry, which is now followed by so many others with varying success. He is the most successful of all, by many times, whether in literature or ora tory, and has during the past two decades been one of the most promi' nent figures of American Literature. He has received no less than four honorary college degrees in recog- nition of his scholarship and literary and oratorical achievements. When you hear him you do not listen to dry lecture on some subject concern ing which facts were procured from an encyclopaedia, and in which is often used the very language found there, which you yourself can read as well as to hire some one at large expense. His recitations do not oc- cur at the beginning or end of a monologue, but the evening is inter- spersed with them throughout. When he recites it is not for the purpose of committing murder upon someone else's poetry, but to give something of his own, and as he himself only can interpret it. In the course ot the evening some eight or ten Of these wonderful poems are recited such as you can find in Farm Bal lads, "City Ballads" City Festi- vals," Songs of Two Centuries" etc., and some unpublished ones-alI given as he alone can render them These are more than you generally get from the average elocutionist, especially those who have to employ help to go through the evening, Also is given one of the brightest, most instructive and entertaining monologues of modern times. Thus you have really two evenings in one. and at one price. In his poems MT Carleton catches the popular ear to a wonderful degree Take his poem on "The Country Doctor" for instance: There's a gathering in the village that
 has never been outdone
 Since the soldiers took their muskets to
 the war of 'sixty-One; And a lot of lumber-wagons near the
 church upon the hill,
 And a crowd of country people, Sunday
 dressed and very still.
 Now each window is, prompted by
 sdozen heads or more, <
 Now the spacious pews are crowded
 from the pulpit to the door;
 For with coverlet of blackness on his
 portly figure spread,
 Lies the grim old country doctor, in d
 massive oaken bed
 Lies the fierce old country doctor,
 Lies the kind old country doctor, Whom the populace considered with
 mingled love and and dread. Maybe half the congregation, now ol
 great or litlle worth
 Itound this watcher waiting for them
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-05
The NewtoWn Bee Newtown, Friday, November 6, 1909
New Milford
IA SERIES OF SUNDAY EVENING
 sE.M0NS.

A SERIES OF SUNDAY EVENING
 sE..M0Ns. Rev George .i. Johnson is to bes gin at the Congregational church, Sunday evening, second winter ser- les of Sunday evening sermons on "The Spiritual Teachings of Great Paintings and Modern Answers to Ancient Questions. The themes and dates of the diseourses will be as follows:
 Nov z. Art and Religion.
 aa9ers," Millett "The sistine Madonna" Raphael sir Galahad," Watts "The Transhguration,"
 Raphael "The Light of the World"
 Holman Hunt "The Angelus," Mlllett "The Last Supper
 Leonardo Da Vinci Reproductions of these paintings will be given at the door to each at- tendant upon the services. Feb 1S. The Question of Judas. Feb 20. The Question of Zophar. Feb 27. The Question of Jesus.
 The Question of Pilate.
 Inc Question of Simon.
 The Question of Cain.
 The Question of Job.
 The Question of Peter.
 The Jailor's Question.
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-05

when they came upon the earthi This undee0rated soldier of hard, un'
 equal strife,
 Fought in many stubborn battles with
 the foes that sought their life, In the night-time or the daytime, he
 would rally brave and well, Though the summer lark was fling. or
 the frozen lane As fell; Knowing if ne won the battle, they
 woula praise their Makers name Knowing if he lost the battle, then the
 doctor was to blame, Twas the brave old yirtuous doctor, Twas the good o.d faulty doctor, Twas the faithful country doetor-- light
 ing stoutly all the same. When so many pined in sickness, he had
 stood so strongly by. Half the people felt notlon that the
 doctor couldn't die; They must slowly learn the lesson how
 to live from day to day. And have somehow lost their bearings
 now this landmark is away. But perhaps 1t still is better that his
 busy life Is done: He has seen old views and patients dis
 appearing, one by one; He has learned that Death is master
 both of Science and of Art; He has done his duty fairly, and has
 acted out his part.
 And the strong old country doctor, And the weak old country doctor, Is entitled to a furlough for his brair
 and for his heart.
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-05
OPENING TIME OF SALOONS NOT
 RAISE FUNDS FOR DEBT.

At meeting of the selectmen, Saturday, after a hearing upon the question of opening the saloons after 10 D. m., a decision was rendered not to extend the time beyond the statutory limit. Petitions in favor and against extending the time were placed in the hands of the selectmen. The decision of the selectmen is com mended by the conservative element regardless of how they voted on the license question. $
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-05
THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.

The Missionary box will be packed next Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the chapel. Any one having contri- buttons will kindly bring them at that time.
 The Christian Endeavor society held very pleasant Halloween So- cial on Friday evening at the home of Dea and Mrs c. B. Marsh. Those Ihaving it in charge were Miss Laura Nichols, chairman; Chester Nichols, Donald Hungerford and Ericsson Tripp.
 The 43rd annual meeting of the General Conference of the Congrega- tional churches of Connecticut will meet with the Torrington Congrega- tional church, November 9 to II. Walter B. Hatch and the pastor will represent this cnurcn as delegates.
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-05
A BUSINESS CHANGE.

The Target & Seaman Co.,, Inc, of Danbury, have bought out the Model Laundry on Railroad Street, and will run it in connection with the City Laundry in Danbury, which has an excellent reputation for fine work. MT Targett will retain the present force of workers and will substan- tially enlarge the business. MT Tar gett was in town, Monday, the guest of Samuel R. Hill. The Targett Co.,, have a very fine plant in Danbury, and are in a position to do first class work.
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-05
OPERA HOUSE ATTRACTIONS

OPERA HOUSE ATTRACTIONS.
 One of the seasons big dramatic successes the Kennebec' which will be seen at the Opera House, Thursday evening, November III. The scenery for this production is said to surpass anything in the rural line ever carried by rural pro- duction, as every scene and picture is staged with special scenery, and fine music is furnished between the acts by the company's own orchestra. METHODIST PEOPLE QUICKLY
 RAISE FUNDS fv4. DhbT. :.
 At the morning service at the Methodist church, Sunday, about S1100 was pledged in about 10 min utes for the repairs on the church edifice.
 HALLOWEEN FRANKS IN PARK
 LANE.
 Halloween frollickers put wagon on the roof of the schoolhonse at Park Lane, and heavy gates on the arms of telephone poles. >
 Leslie Osborne and Morris Bots- ford, students at Trinity college, passed Sunday with MT and Mrs Will bur Osborne.
 L.J. Couch & Son are painting the house of c. A. Held of Roxbury, out side and in.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-02-11
PERSONAL


Charles stfaley and Rste were
here last night from Jane LSs
". z Whltslde s here from ltasS
Robert q Iatfsrts u the arm q
ffolpboea f4slflerts. n hitects retllFli-
ca Thur from d visit ~ aeurnberS
Iiane nd. ami Aiarapsburg, this state.
where he looked after contracts hls
iirm ms there
o. II Austin; u Park ersbuTg. Is "
VISITOR ia the city.
g. z. Hood, OF shinston, IS a city
visitor.
q. q. Young. Is here from Buck
hanpcn.
Charles 3. Highland of Fairmont,
was a business visitor here Thursday
.: Stanley Smith. OF Huntington, 81
mere ons6ns8ness
1 Mrs William IA. Lewis the last
tensdays has been the guest Of Mrs.
Samuel strader in Madison, Ind
ana she win lie the weekend guest
ot Mrs. B. R Blaclford, of Parkers-
burg, enronte home.
/ NJ. Cannon. superintendent of the.
Philadelphia Company Of West ylr-l
ginia. Is here from IAttleton On Of.
fetal business.
Joseph r. Hickman, collector for
the Dewitts Meade Company, and
wife and little daughter. Mildred.
have returned from Mr.. Hickman's
former home, seneeayille. o.. where
theyswere at the bedside Of his sister,
who is m With fever. They report her
much improved in condition.
Edward I Allen. of Parkersourg.
sostofIice inspector, was in the CITY
last night on official business.
w. Scott Stuart. Of West Union;
who spent day or so here this.
week has returned home.
F. D. Mann Is here from Charleston,
George Watlins, of BuelShannon. Is
in the city.
W. \. Ball is here from Grafton on
business.
Thomas J. Francis Is home from u
visit in Pittsburg.
Mayor Nicely. of Fairmont, was here
today.
Attornies Charles Powell and KEN
bile White were.here today from Fair
mont.
F. R. Sapp, of Fairmont, Is here
on business visit.
William Campbell; Of S.aarlss
Town. is a visitor in the city.