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The Washington times., 1909-05-07
DIPLOMATS MAKE
DEMAND ON TURKEY
America and England Ask
Representation on Board
Investigating MasSacreS.

CONSTANTINOPLE, May I'm or
der TO avoid a whitewash in the gov
erpnent investigation of the Asia Minor
massacre, American Ambassador Leish-
man and the British ambassador, Sir
Gerald Lowther, are today bringing
pressure upon Minister of the Interior
Ferid Pasha to include Americans and
EngIishmen on the investigating COM
mission.
The killing OF the American mission
aries Rogers and Maurer and the
wOunding of Major Daughtty- yvylie.
the British vice consul at Mersina, en-
title their countries to this representa-
ton, the ambassadors say
France viii probably join in the re-
quest on account of the burning Of
several French missions and churches
in Adana, Mersina and elsewhere
Ferid has not received the request in
VIII yield In preference 10 provoking an
independent investigation by the ag-
grieved countries.
A serious breach between the sol
diers and the Young Turks Committee
or Union and Progress IS responsible
today for the unexpected announcement
by Gen Cheftek Pasha that martial
law viii be indefinitely continued in
Constantinople.
II is announced that the extension Is
10 enable the cOurt-martial of the
mutineers, but the real reason is de-
clared 10 be the army's dissatisfaction
with many OF the radical tendencies Of
the Young Turks The situation is sug-
geStiVe of another military uprising.
The Washington times., 1909-05-07
WASHINGTON BOWS
TO STATUE OF POET
Longfellow Memorial I'm
veiled by Distinguished
Gathering.

To the genius OF the American poet,
Henry Wadsworth Bongfellow, whose
master pen has wrought inspiration to
millions the world over, this afternoon
was paid tribute OF love and venera-
ton. The occasion was the unveiling
of the LongfeIlow statue which the
Longfellow National Memorial Associa-
ton has presented to the Nations Capt.
tai. and which viii stand through the
generations to come as a symbol of the
bard's greatness, the lofty ideal OF his
conceptions. and of a life whose mis-
sion was to spread. through poem and
ballad, the gOpel of good-cheer.
Granddaughter Present.
All those who gathered this afternoon
about the parking at Connecticut ave
nut and NJ street, where the statue
stands, were impressed that the spirit
of the great poet had been breathed
into the hearts Of the speakers.
1t was fitting and notable feature Rf
the ceremony that the youngest grand
daughter Of Lopgfellow. Miss Erica
Thorp. Of CambridSe, Mass, the daugh-
ter of Anne Longfellow, should pull the
cord that drew aside the flag.
1t was with keen disappointment that
the crowd heard the announcement that
President Taft, who was expected to be
central figure. and accept the statue
on behalf Of the United States, would
not be able to be present. The Presi-
dent. 1t was announced, was compelled
to abandon his intention to participat te
on the advice of his physician While
out riding on Wednesday afternoon his
left eye was slightly injured by an in
sect flying into it, and the inflammation
which resulted caused him TO suffer the
inconvenience of a bandage
In TIE Presidents stead. Attorney
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The Washington times., 1909-05-07
ASK COOPERATION
OF ARMY OFFICER
Commissioners Take Further Steps
TO Limit Hiring of
Boats.

The Commissioners have addressed TO
Gen. W. I. Marshall. Chief Of Engi-
neers. United States army. a letter
stating their purpose TO adopt a police
regulation controlling the hiring of
boats within the waters of the District
of Columbia subject to their jurisdic-
ton. and requesting him to cooperate
with respect 10 the portion OF the waters
under the jurisdiction of his office
THE Importance OF the proposed
measure" the letter states, has been
impressed upon the Commissioners by
the recent drowing Of one Of three boys
who were In a boat which was over
turned in the neighbOrhood Of the food
gates OF the Washington channel and
the flushing reservoir, and by the recon-
mendation of the cOroner's jury at the
inquest upon the body Of the boy who
vas drowned that the letting Of boats
be so regulated as 20 preclude such ac-
cidents as far as possible.
The Washington times., 1909-05-07
BANDAGE COVERS
TAFT'S LEFT EYE
President Gets Something in
II While Out Horse
back Riding.

President Taft's first indispositioR
since he entered the White House came
today, when he was obliged to appear
at the Executive offices with a bandage
over his left eye.
The eye is painful because of irrita-
ton caused by something getting into
it two days ago when he was horseback
riding. The. eve was somewhat in
famed yesterday, but today It was
worse. and the doctor put a bandage
over it and advised the President not
To go out in the bright sunshine
For this reason he had to cancel his
engagement for this afternoon to attend
the Iongfellow monument ceremonies
He designated Attorney General Wick
ersham to take his place at the cere-
moniRs
The Washington times., 1909-05-07
FALLS INTO RIVER.

WILKESBAF Re. May 7.-Boatmen
in the Susqu ehanna river at Ply
mouth, near here, saw an expensive
looking Woman's hat floating down
it. When they reach 2 the hat they
were startled by fI ling underneath
IL an unconscious woman. She was
buoyed up by her clothes and the
swift current.
When resuscitated she refused TO
give her name, declared that she had
fallen into the river from a bridge
"A mile abuve where She was found !;
and deparLed.
The Washington times., 1909-05-07
D. A. R. INSURGENTS
FIGHT MRS. SCOTT
Claim She Has No Right to
Loan Continental
Hall.

A vigorous protest viii be made By
the Daughters OF the American RevoIu-
ton against the announced action of
Mrs. Scott to lend the Continental Han
for the services Of the Smithsonian In
stitution. ard. If necessary. an inJunc-
ton viii be obtained to compel Mrs
Scott TO desist from her purpose, pro-
vided President Taft accepts the tender
Of the hall.
That the President will decline Mrs.
Scott's offer, which was made several
days ago, Is regarded as entirely likely.
for the very good reason that, as one
of the Daughters said today. President
Taft has his hands about as full with
the tariff bill as he desires, and IS not
expected to take any chances on tetting
into a mix-up with the Daughters.
Action Without Authority.
'Mrs. Scott's action in rendering the
hall Il, the Smithsonian Institution for
research work and lectures, - said Miss
Mary Desha, one of the founders of
the society, this Afternoon. lis without
any authority whatever. 1t Is illegal,
so far as this society IS concerned, and
Is not based on any rule or regulation
Of the organization whatever. Mrs.
Scott has absolutely no authority eX-
cept that which is vested in the presi-
dent general by the constitution, and
II she exercises all Of that it viii
at least be sufficient TO keep her busy"
When asked by what authority the
hall could be placed at the disposal
Of the Smithsonian or any other in
stitution, Miss Desha declared that il
is within the province Of the Cont
Scott. as president general. is the
chairman, to offer the hall for va
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The Washington times., 1909-05-07
NEW GOLF COURSE
CLOSED TO PUBLIC
For Lack of $3.50 to Cut Grass,
Links Must Wait Till
July.

For the lack of a small sum Of money,
the public golf course IN Rock Creek
Park, although practically completed,
cannot be thrown opes to the public
until July l.
E. NJ, Talcott, engineer in charge Of
street extensions. said today there IS
not sufficient cash at his disposal 10
pay for the cutting of the grass and
the keeping Of the course in condition.
Only $50, he said, is needed. but as the
park appropriation for the current fiscal
year is exhausted, he is waiting until
the new appropriation becomes avail
able.
The Washington times., 1909-05-07
SLASHES A WOMAN;
SHOOTS HEAD OFF
Infatuation Of Married Man Leads
to Bloody Attack on Wife
and Suicide.

ARLINGTON. Mass. May Tier
throat slashed from ear 10 ear, sIrs
Emma J. Gleason is lying al the point
of death today IN Cambridge Hospital.
and Thomas II Lynch, who tried TO
XII her. is dead at his home here yiUh
his head blown or.
II was the old story of infatus ti0n
and refusal.
Mrs Gleason, who lives with her llus-
attentions 10 her. Lynch also was mar
ried.
The Washington times., 1909-05-07
ROYAL E. CABELL
SUCCEEDS CAPERS
Richmond Man Will Become Com
missioner of Internal Reve-
nue. Iuly /.

Royal Z. Cabeu, OF Richmond. Va.
has been selected to succeed John G.
Capersi of South Carolina as Commis-
sioner of Internal revenue.
The fact developed today that Capers'
resignation. to take effect July /, has
been IN the hands Of Secretary Mac
VeaGh for several weeks, but the fact
was kept secret because OF Capers be-
ing confined in the hospital from biood
poisoning following an operation for
mastoiditis.
The Washington times., 1909-05-07
WEATHER REPORT.

During the next twenty-fOur hours
temperatures viii fan in the Atlantic
and east Gulf States. In the middle
p. m; low tide sos a. N. and 4:00 D. m.
Is likely TO be attended this afternoon
by showers and scattered showers are
indicated for tonight in the south At
Iantic and east Gulf States Saturday
VIII be fair in the middle Atlantic
States and 'the Ohio valley.
The Washington times., 1909-05-07
FIRE IN DWELLINGS

Fire. caused by a defective fue, did
about SO damage 70 two frame dwell
ings at 253T and 2539 q street northwest
this morning. The houses are occupied
by Mary Acting and Louisa Richard
SoEs
The Washington times., 1909-05-07
Atlantic City Special.

Through train OF buffet parlor cars
and coaches via Pennsylvania Railroad
Delaware River Bridge Route, will leave
washington at 1:05 .. m. weekdays be-
ginning Saturday next, May 8.
The Washington times., 1909-05-07
SURGEON DE BRULER
DIES AT SAN JUAN
Naval Officer Has Been on the
Paducah Since 1906.

Passed Assistant Surgeon James p.
DeBruier. Of the navy, died on board
the Paducah today at San Juan, Porto
Rico. according to a dispatch received
at the Navy Department today.
He entered the naval service IN 1903,
and served on duty at the navy yard at
Washington and at Norfolk. He was
assigned to the Paducah IN 1906.
The Washington times., 1909-05-07
s. DO BaItimore and Return.

Saturdays and Sundays via Pennsyi-
vania Railroad Tickets good returning
until Sunday night. All regular trains
except the Congressional Limited %
-Advt.
The Washington times., 1909-05-07
'EMPERATURE.
SIN TARLE.
TIDE TABLE

Today-High tide. $40 a. m and 9:43
Atlantic States the fall in temperature
1917 ,. M; low tide. 80 - "a. and 4:42
p N
The Washington times., 1909-05-07

FORECASg FOR THE DISTRICT
Fair tonight and Saturday; cooler to-
night; brish nOTthwesterly winds, d.
Ininishing Saturday.
The Washington times., 1909-05-07

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The Washington times., 1909-05-07

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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-03-25
SEGREGATION LAWS HAVE
BEEN RENDERED USELESS

April |, Mr.. Keen announcing his in
tent0n of removing to the mainland
in the near future. President Robin
son stated that his intention in filing
the office was to take Mr.. Venhuizen,
at present chief of the sanitary in
spectors, and make him plumbing and
building inspector. and To put in David
Lawrence, who now fills the office of
repistrar general. as chief of the sani-
tary corps. The Office of registrar gem
eraI will be wiped out soon, and the
duties will be assumed by Secretary
Charlock. President Robinson said
that the change in the sanitary corps
would be for the better. The presi-
dent 3 action was ratified.
Mosquito Campaign Interrupted.
The mosquito eradication campaign
may be temporarily interrupted. as
the Board of Health recently received
notification from the Shippers Wharf
Tax Committee that its contributions
to this campaign would be stopped.
1t was reported that while there
have been several eases of diphtheria
in the last month, only one was re-
ported as being fatal
On motion of Fred Smith, DIR. Pratt
was authorized TO prepare a pamphlet
on Glow to Feed Babies, to be
printed in Hawaiian and distributed in
leafet form.
Several reports presented by the
food commissioner and chief sanitary
officer. relating to observations on
other islands, concerning water supply
in laborers' camps, etc, were referred
| to committees.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-03-25

This evening at 1880 o'clock the
Anti-Saloon League Of Hawaii Will
hold its annual meeting in the mann
audience room Of the Central Union
church.
Immediately following the brief rou-
tine business, there will be discussion
of the liquor problems of Hawaii, IN
which ex-Gov. George K. Carter, Sen
ator William o. Smith, and Hon. John
G. Woolley will take part, ex-doV'
Carter more particularly presenting the
question, 'Shall Honolulu Tolerate the
Saloon Evila" His recent trip through
out the Southern States, with It's op,
portunitv of studying the radlcal
changes that have taken place there
in regard to the existence OF saloons
places him in position to raise ana ols,
cuss the question of the existence Oh
saloons in Honolulu, as above stated
Senator Smith s position, as fresi
dent of the Senate, where changes III
the liquor laws have already been con
sdered, has afforded him special oppol
tunity to study into our general tenn,
perance situation, and so he Will be
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-03-25
ANIMAL MEETING OF
THE ANTESALOON LEAGUE

able to present that phase at the meet
ing.
Hon. John G. Woolley has returned
to Hawaii to resume work in the cause
of temperance, and it is counted spe-
cially fortunate that he has come at
this time, when the interest of the
whole community is so generally arous-
ed, through the changes that are being
attempted in the Legislature as TO our
LIQUOR laws. He will undoubtedly pre-
sent views and suggestions worth con-
sidering.
Every one is most cordially invited
TO be present. The committee of ar
rangements wish attention to be called
also to the singing that Mrs. MackaIf
promises. and again to the retiring adj
dress of President John w. Nadman,
who after four years in office thinks 1t
wise to have a change made. especially
in view of the necessity of his frequent
absences from Honolulu, on the other
Islands. or on the mainland.
In view of the Importance. of the
liquor problems of Hawaii, and OF the
great interest everywhere manifested
| in the same. at the present time, 1t
is hoped that many will come.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-03-25
HAWAII AND THE
JAPANESE ISSUE

Springfield Republican.-The vital
supply for the sugar plantations is
probably responsible for the Hawaiian
Legislature s joint resolution against
anti-Japanese laws on the continent Of
America. There has been an agitation
for increased pay among the coolies
and a general strike threatened, but
the labor situation may speedily i'm
prove if the Hawaiian Senate adopts
the resolution passed by the House.
Hawaii. it is well to remember, is a
United States territory, but there IS a
certain oddness to one on the mainland,
several thousand miles away, in the
reference of the Hawaiian resolution to
"the Legislatures of neighboring
states' Hawaii is not so far away
as it used to be, when there was no
submarine telegraph across the Pacific,
not to mention the wireless, but 1.-the
neighboring states,' and "some see
tions of this country are expressions
that leap over the watery waste in
rather surprising style. It is true, how
ever, that Hawaii is as much a part
of "this country as New Mexico.
Some people regret that the islands
were given territorioi form of gov
eminent, since it brought them step
nearer to statehood. and no one on the
continent wishes to see a population
like that of Hawaii become state in
the Union.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-03-25

Honolulu may just as well get busy
and prepare to receive a big herd of
Elks next winter, for a Salt Lake Elk
Is down in Honolulu looking over the
pastures and sizing up the situation to
make report on his return in about
month from now. Frank T. Collins.
of Salt Lake City, an Elk and a promi.
nent man of Zion, arrived here last
week on a pleasure trip and inciden-
tally to investigate the prospects for
big excursion.
''The Salt Lake Elks are bunch of
mighty good fellows said Mr.. Collins
yesterday, ''and they take trips here
and there almost every year. The last
time they went over to Los Angeles,
about 800 people making the trip. Now
they want to do something bigger and
have practically decided that trip to
Honolulu will be just the thing.
"There is very large matter about
transportation to and from the Islands,
which will have to be solved first, how
ever. We want to ascertain whether
we can get accommodations for a big
crowd on one of the regular passenger
boats, or whether we will have to char
ter a steamer. We want to know
whether it will be possible for US to
get return transportation to the Coast
just when we want to go. That as all
very important.
1.-THE arranging of side trips around
the islands, L find, will be easy of ac-
eomplishment. I think the Utah Elks
and their friends who make this trip
will be delighted. Several hundred
people will come if it is finally decided
to go ahead with the proposition.
Honolulu has two very good friends
in Messrs Calvin and Bancroft, the
two railroad men who were down here
recently, and Mr.. Burley, the Oregon
Short line official who, / understand,
was here a few years ago. -
Secretary Wood of the Promotion
Committee is taking up the excursion
matter with Mr.. Collins, and the local
Elks of Lodge No. GIG will be asked
to take up the matter of entertainment
should the excursion be decided upon.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-03-25
SOLDIER FLOUR|sHEs
KNIFE AND IS ARRESTED

Brandishing large sized knife. .Jo-
seph Bohr, a soldier from Leilehua,
made the rounds of the automobile
and hack stands late last night, threat
with him. He handled roughly Grip
pied lad employed at the Young Hotel
garage, then attempted to start q
rough house at Lewis garage, just
across the street. Jerry Rooney, an
automobile driver, knocked him down
once, when he drew knife. but the
soldier 1eaped to his feet and ran down
Fort street
A little later he started to boss
things at the hack stand on the corner
of King and Fort streets, and the po-
lice were sent for. When Bohr saw
the officers coming for him, he threw
off his coat, drew his big knife, and
prepared TO do battle. 1t was only
after a strenuous struggle that the
three officers were able to get the man
into the hurrv-up' wagon, and even
then they had to fight to get the vi
ciouslooking knife away from him. He
did not appear to be drunk when taken
to the station house, his actions being
more those of a crazy man.
At the police station he put up a
fierce struggle and it took the com
bined strength of three officers to hold
MIN. At first he refused to give his
name, later stating that it was Joseph
Bohr, and that he was from Leilehua.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-03-25

Following is a digest cf the
changes in the present liquor law as
contained in the amendments as pass
ed by the Senate:
Section T. The amendment, in de-
fining the powers of the Board of Lii
eense Commissioners, leaves out in two
places the words "discretion, - thus
restricting the board in the use of its
discretion in granting and refusing Ii
eenses. The amended section also
eliminates the following phrase, "sub-
ieet only to the limitations and direc-
tons in this act contained - and sub
stitutes ''subject to the provisions ana
directions in this act contained. +" At
the end of the first paragraph the
words Except as herein provided -
are added.
These changes restrict to quite a
degree the power of the Board of Lii
cense Commissioners.
Section 9. License Fees.
Wholesale License Fee-The whole
sale license fee is reduced for all
places on the Islands, except Homo
lulu and Hilo, from $1,000 Tone thou
sand dollarsl to $500 five hundred
dollarsl.
In defining the quantities of liquor
to be sold under the wholesale license
the amount is raised from Zone bottle
or flask TO "one- half dozen reputed
quarts, or one dozen reputed pints of
bottled beer Or wine, nor less than one
reputed quart if bottled goods other
than wine or BEER This is an inl-
provement in the way of preventing
wholesalers to sell very small quaint
ties, as it is reported some are now
doing
Saloon License Fee-The license fee
for saloons is reduced from $3.50
(seven hurried and fifty dollars) to
s2;5sf ffwa handred and fifty dollars)
in the following towns: Kahului, Wal
luku, Lahaina, kohala, Lihue, Eva and
WaiaIna. This is accomplished by
changing the wording from that in the
present law. Instead of the present
provision making the license fee $3.50
for all "premises located wholly or in
part within a radius of FIVE miles from
first, second or third-class postof
nee. Tue amendment feduSs OF Sa
loon premises $3.50, except in the fol
lowing named districts, where the fee
for this class of license shall be $3.50:
In the district of Hilo and in the dis
trict of Honolulu. -
Hotel License Fee-This is reduced
in the same way as saloon licenses
from $3.50 to $3.50 for the towns OF
Continued on Page Flve.)
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-03-25

At yesterdays session Of the Board
of Health the segregation of lepers
was discussed, and, on the motion of
J. T. Morgan. who expressed himself
strongly in favor Of stringent laws for
apprehension and segregation, the pres
ident appointed a committee, eompris-
ing T. F. Morgan and DR.. Wayson, TO
consult with the Attorney General. who
is an ex-officio member of the board,
and draft a Board of Health measure
for the proper segregation Of patients,
for submission to the Legislature.
It was shown at the meeting that
the old laws on the subject, laws which
were proper and effective, have been
So amended that they are useless for
segregation purposes, and the Board
of Health is tied hand and foot in the
matter. and can not arrest a suspect,
nor can anyone be called suspect,
and a person can only be summoned
on penal summons, or practically
handed an invitation TO come IN for
examination.
President Mark Robinson announced
that an invitation had been received
from the Senate Board of Health Com
mittee inviting the members to make
trip TO Kalaupapa on a steamer ieav-
ing here week from next Saturday
night The board was requested to
submit the names of those whom the
members desired to make the trip.
New Plumbing Inspector.
The resignation of E. G.. Keen, a.
plumbing and building inspector, was
! received and accepted, to take effect