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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-11-09
Of CROSS
M|SSTATE
Dr.. Chris. O'Day, Once of This
City, Defames Hawaii and
the HaWaIianS.
SOME SPITEFUL PERVERSiONS
Attacks the Sugar Planters, the
Missionaries, and Memory
of KaIakaua.
SOME SPlTEFUL PERVERSlONS

Hawaii has had to stand for many
things said about her abroad by those
who failed to find here that appreeia-
ton that they had led themselves to
believe should be theirs, but for down
right dirtiness and mendacity an in
terview in the Portland Evening Tel
egram Of recent date, credited to
DIR. Chris O'Day, goes the limit.
The article is given a prominent
place in the Telegram, with top head
stating Sugar Trust Sends Many to
+ Hellhole.' Needless to say, it con
Germs the MolOkai Settlement, that
field for all fertile imaginations to
gnmbol in. That those of Hawaii may
know what Doctor O Day is spreading,
and the brand of misinformation be-
ing published in a section of the
Northwest from which Honolulu hopes
to attract tourists and settlers, the
Telegram interview is here given in
full. A careful reading of it will fail
to find a single truthful statement:
He Did It.
~ Portland doctor started the cru
SADIE that is revealing dread Molokai
Island, of the Hawaiian group, fouler
with diShonOr's stains than it has ever
been with leprosy. He says the wreck
of Ben Hur 5 family, in execution of
acute Roman revenge, is a trifle com
pared with the wholesale Incarceration
by greedy planter interests of Hawai-
ian families in the most loathsome
abode created by man or nature. To
get the lands of the natives, quiet
their protests, and carry out diabolical
schemes in the name of industry,
healthful, happy Hawaiians were doom
ed to Molokai, where leprosy must
Continued on Page Two)
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-11-09

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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-17
SAID BROKAW CALLED
HIS WIFE THE LIMIT
Finland Servant and Other
Servants Are Again at
AIimony Hearing.
(Ry Associated Press

NEW YORK, Dec. 16-If Mrs. Mary
Blair Brokaw's lawyers make up their
minds today that they have presented
sufficient evidence for her. w. Gould Bro
kay, her husband. will take the stand to
testify for himself in Mrs. Brokaw's suit
for a separation and alimony.
Mrs. Brokaw's story of the conflicts,
verbal and otherwise. between himself
and his young wife, was awaited with
interest, increased by having been so
picturesquely detailed by her during six
days of practically continuous occupancy
of the witness chair.
When counrt opened today, however,
there still remained for his wife's counse,
gathering up of the ends of the evil
dence and a further effort to establish
facts concerning Mr.. Brokaw's material
possessions.
There was a prospect that today would
witness continuation of the vein of the
comedy which featured the proceedings
late yesterday. Nina Lahti, the quaint
little maid from Finland, who testified
that Mr.. Brokaw called his wife "the
limit and even shorter and uglier names,
was again i'm court and other servants OF
the Brokaw establishment were expected
to testify in confederation of Mrs Bro
kaw's story
John +. Mcintyre, counsel for Mr.. Bro
kaw, has complained during the trial that
he was unable to get direct replies to
the questions he asked Mrs. Brokaw. To-
DAY the attorney presented a compilation
OF questions. he had propounded to which
evasive answers were returned. There
were no less than 1,24S of them.
"On one occasion 1 asked her 90 oues-
tons before I got a responsive answer"
the lawyer declared.
WHITE ENTERS DENIAL.
letter from Lieutenant Governor
White was read by Mr.. Mcintyre, in
which the former entered a denial that
he had had any hand in the arrangements
for the wedding Of Mr.. Brokaw and Miss
Blair in Syracuse.
Mrs. Brokaw, recalled to the stand
was asked to figure up the items which
made the $50, 900 which Brokaw spent on
ried life. AS she enumerated her en-
gagement ring, which she said cost 81, 0OC
and which she did not get Nuntil after
her marriage, a diamond necklace which
cost $1,000, and other articles of use and
ornament, Mr. Mcintyre with a paper in
IN his hand. apparently containing a list
OF the articles, carefully checked off the
items.
Counsel for BroSaw are searching fol-
Walter Byford, secretary to Mr.. Brokaw,
to testify that Brokaw actually sent the
numerous kilograms to Mrs. Brokaw,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-17
sTOCKDELL WORTH LESS
THAN $4,000 IN FULTON
Records Show That in Fulton
His Holdings Are Not
Great.

The records of Fulton county show that
on November "a II. c. Stoczdell trans
ferred to NJ. L. Thrower the property on
the northwest corner of Pryor street
and Trinity avenue, known as Ill South
Pryor street, fronting 30 feet on that
street and having a depth of los feet on
Trinity avenue. This property was the
old stockdell home place, where Mr..
stockden continued to live until he bought
his present home on Peachtree- He came
into possession Of it in 1855.
The consideration paid is shown by the
records to have been 1900. including the
BUYERS assumption of a mortgage exc
cuted in 1895. for $4,000 to the estate OF
Julius Dreyfus. and a second mortgage
executed in 1900 for $1,000 to The trustee
for Susan A. Trippe.
A net return of IS, 900 was thereto" real
lied bv Mr.. StockdeIl on this P~OT "
The records OF the city tax as is. Jr's
office show that II. c. Stockdell pays
taxes on the following prOpe ty:
Four houses, Nos. 1J0. 15e, l54 Foundry
street. and 26S Haynes street al the cor
ner of those two streets; assessed valua-
ton $500.
Two houses. Nos. 156 ard I5s Foundry
street, assessed valuation $500.
The house and lot al III Pryor street,
siY,us AEsnsfsrgea by MI Stockdsn,
Gas hoNke, ~ FEAsasIsss STRESS - "a
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-17
Continued On Page Three
WRIGHT WANTS TO KNOW
IF PHENIX IS SOLVENT
Comptroller General to Take
No Action for the Present
in Phenix Case.

Comptroller General William A. Wright,
the Georgia insurance commissioner, who
the New York dispatches say mas been
advised on the local developments in
Phenix affairs by the insurance COM
missioner of New York, stated Thursday
morning that he had in the morning s
mail received an Official communication
from the New York officer advising him
confidentially OF the conditions that the
public already knows. General Wright
added that the communication contained
nothing additional to the public informa-
ton already at hand.
The insurance commission of Georgia,
says General Wright, is interested only
in the solvency of companies operating
in this state, and is authorized to act
when their solvency is impaired by
suspending them from business here till
their condition is made good.
On Wednesday afternoon General
Wright dispatched a telegram to the New
York insurance commissioner, asking
him if the investigation of the PheniX af-
fairs had progressed far enough to deter
mine whether or not the company is sol
vent.
Beyond that point, says the commits
sioner, his office is not interested. Off
cially it does not take cognizance of
agents or departments, but deals always
direct. with the head Offices 81 all rsur
k3ateS opsFAnEs N the Hta1@
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-17

BOSTON, Mass. Dec. 16.-lllness OF the
prospective bride is the reason given by
Rear Admiral Swift, commandant of the
Charleston Navy yard, for the postpone
ment Of the wedding OF his daughter
Madeline GRAY Swift, and Harry Duer
Storer. OF Atlanta, which was arranged
TO take place at the commandments house
at the navy yard on Saturday next.
Six hundred wedding invitations have
been recalled. Mr.. Storer, In P1ttsDurg,
on his way to Boston. telephoned Admiral
Swift that ne would arrive here tomor-
row, when the admiral informed him OF
the inuefinite postponement OF the cere-
mony.
Admiral Swift viii remove after Christ
mas to Washington, where he will serve
as aide to Secretary of the Navy Meyer.
Admiral Swift's statement follows:
1.-The wedding has been postponed on
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-17
NO ATTEMPT MADE TO
CONCEAL, SAYS HARD
Thinks Deficiency Fully Sc
cured by StoCkdeII, and That
He Will Be Exonerated.

Maj. Charles F. Hard, who succeeds
Capt Harry c. Stockden in the
Atlanta office of the Phenix In
surance company, was called upon
by a Journal representative Thursday
morning, and asked for a statement re-
garding the entire situation. He seemed
reluctant to discuss the matter, saying
that it was too early for him to make any
definite declaration in reference to the
charges against his predecessor, H G.
Stockdell, whom he succeeded as general
agent of the Phoenix company, in At
lanta, about a week ago.
81 am expecting an expert accountant
from New York to begin thorough, care
full and systematic examination Of the
books in this Office today" he said, land
until this is completed I can, of course,
say nothing with certainty and assur-
ance.
II have seen the dispatch sent out by
the Associated Press, under date from
New York, and I have no reason to doubt
the authenticity Of the facts as set out in
it regarding the shortage.
THAT this sO-called shortage In the ac-
counts of the Atlanta office existed for
some years is undoubtedly true, and ]
knew of it when I~came to Atlanta, and
spoke to Mr.. Stockdeu about it when /
took charge.
M ATTEMPT CONOEAl4
There never was, so far as l can IN
derstand, any attempt on Mr.. Stockdells
part to conceal the fact that the def
cheney existed, and it has been carried in
his returns to the home office in New
York as so much due the company. AL
this was, of course, with the full knowl-
edge and presumably with the consent of
the heads of the company.
"What understanding there was between
George P. Sheldon, former president OF
the company, and Mr.. Stockdell, I cannot
say, as 1 have no knowledge Of its ma
ture.
THAT the shortage is secured fully by
Mr. Stockdell, and in a manner that Is
satisfactory to the home office, must be
so. Of course, not knowing the amount or
details of the affair, cannot say If the
figures reach $4,000 or $4,000 as an
nounced in the New York dispatches, but
I presume that these figures must be
approximately accurate.
while I cannot say whether or moi
the statement regarding Mr.. Stockdelf s
having turned over certain property to
the company to secure the shortage IL
correct, it is safe to presume that this is
'Q9I1ILoN svM Nod19HS
st wired the company that Mr.. Shell
don had received This security from Mr..
Stocldell, and they have not replied to
my telegram, so 1 suppose that all is
satisfactory.
1T is my understanding that there are
items on the other side of the books,
charged against the company by Mr..
Stockdell, which he expected to be ms
by the company and which have not yet
been allowed It is probably due to these
items that the alleged shortage is, in
a great measure, due.
Il have the highest regard for mir.
Stockdell, and am certain that the matter
will be adjusted to his complete exon
Grafton and dissolution from all blame"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-17
SWIFT-STORER WEDDING
is CALLED OFF; SHE Is ILL
When Young Albanian Called Boston Admiral Whose Pref
ty Daughter He Was to ave Married. He Was Told the
Ceremony Had Been Indefinitely Postponed

account of the illness or my daughte-.
She has been confined to her bed for a
day, suffering from nervousness. Mr..
Storer has been notified Of the illness OF
Miss Swift, and of the postponement or
the wedding. While the wedding may
take place at a later date, it will not take
place here, as l leave for Washington
a week from Monday
It was said at the navy yard that Miss
Swift was in apparently good health on
Tuesday.
Harry ID. Storer, who only recently con-
firn1ed for The Journal the Geographic
story that he and Miss Madeline Swift
were to be married, is with the Westing-
house Machine company. with offices In
the Gambler building and lives on North
Boulevard at the Nelson home. Mr..
storer left Atlanta last week for the east.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-17
New York Official Says Prop
erty Local Official Gave to
Company Is insufficient to
Cover Loss.
EXISTED PRIOR TO
1907, HE DECLARES
Says Sheldon Knew of 1t, but
Said Nothing Until InVeSti-
CATION ASKED Another Off
Ger to ''Charge 1t Off"
tBy Associated Press.)

NEW YORK, Dec 16.-The alleged
shortage of about $4,000 at the Atlanta
agency of the Phenix (Fire) Insurance
company of Brooklyn, by the state insur-
ance department, will make no difference,
the department says, in the general con-
dition of the company as recently report
ed The alleged shortage was taken into
account when the general report was
made.
The department in the report regarding
the Atlanta agency, says that it has not
yet completed it's examination of the COM
pany's home office and knows the facts
as to the Atlanta situation only from tes-
timony during the progress of the inves-
tigation of the home office.
EXAMINE OTHER AGENCIES.
The examiners of the department are
now busy here with the affairs OF the
companys Chicago Office and other gem
eral agencies outside New York.
AS soon as they can be spared, the ex-
aminers, 1t is announced, will visit these
agencies and conditions at Atlanta will
then be probed more closely. The depart
ment says that more than $4,000 can be
realized on the property turned over by
Harry Stockdell who was general agent
ar Atlanta, of the company for 20 years.
His successor was appointed a week ago.
Henry Evans. chairman of the executive
committee of the Phenix Insurance COM
pany, of Brooklyn, for the directors,
makes the following statement:
EVANS STATEMENT.
1--WE have known of the Stocl1dell short
age from the time L came into the stu
alton and the company has been secured
to the extent that seems possible at this
time by Mr.. Stockdells turning over to 1t
his residence and such other property as
he has. The value of this property has
not yet been determined; it may be $4,000
or more.
In any event, the amount is not large
and without any credit for the value of
the property turned over to us, still be-
lieve the company has, besides its large
reserv& for unearned premiums and other
liabilities full stated capital intact Of
81, 5OO, 900 and a net surplus of 100000, and
am willing personally to bny the stock
of the company on this basis. -
1.-The work of house cleaning and re-
Mobilization is going on as rapidly as
possible and to our satisfaction, The
Phenix policyholders are safer today
than they have been for years past"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-17
StoCkdeII 0uSted Because of
$4,000 Shortage Here

BROOKLYN, N. Y, Dec. 16.-State Su-
perintendent of Insurance William H.
Hotchkiss of New York, has called the
attention of Comptroller General William
A. Wright, Of Georgia, to a shortage Of
approximately $4,000 in the Atlanta Office
of the Phenix Insurance company, of
Brooklyn. Superintendent Hotchl1iss said
yesterday:
1.-The shortage existed prior to January
l, 1907. The company's representatives
hold certain property turned over by
Mr. Stockdell at the time. Such property
is not thought to be enough to balance the
shortage. Mr. Sheldon was informed of
the shortage in January, 1907. He did not
report it to the company's directors or
mention it until just as the present exam
nation began.
"He then mentioned it to another officer
of the company and asked that the
amount be charged off, The officer de-
clined to do this. The department has
not yet completed the examination of the
home office, and knows the facts as to this
shortage only from testimony taken in
the progress of the examination. AS soon
as possible, examiners will proceed to At
lanta and get at the facts. L have brought
the substance of the testimony taken
by the department to the attention of
Commissioner Wright, of Georgia"
SHELDON ONLY PASSIVE.
Former President Sheldon's participa-
ton in the alleged Irregularities in the
Atlanta office said to have been passive
the reason for his acquiescence being the
fear for his own safety. An insurance Of
n
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-17
FIRST BALLOT DEADLOCK
IN BIC LEAGUE ELECTION
Ward Gets Four Votes and
HeydIer Also Four Com
promise Asked.
INV Associated Press.

NEW YORK, Dec. 16.-The first ballot
for president OF the National league de-
veloped the expected deadlock -Four
votes-PhiladeIphia, New York, Brooklyn
and Chicago-were cast for O~-in -
Ward. while Pittsburg. Boston, st. Louis
and Cincinnati voted for President heyd-
Ter.
Mr.. Brush suggested that a compromise
candidate be elected, but Eboetts aI'~
Mummy arose and declared against any
one but Ward.
John 7. Brush rose from a sick bed
today for the first time IN many years
attended a National league meeting
President Heydler withdrew from the
room when the meeting began.
A heated argument in which friends IN
teryened. occurred between Charles w.
Murphy and Ben Shibe, one OF the Phila-
deIphia American owners, IN hotel cor
ridor ever an Indianapolis player whom
Shibe charged Murphy --ad captured by
unfair means
John NJ. Ward, in a remarkable state
ment this afternoon. threw a new light
on the contest for the presidency of the
National league. He said:
CHARGES PREARRANGED.
1.-THE first ballot resulted four votes for
Mr.. Heydler and four votes for myself
and I think ! am justified in saying that
the future ballots will indicate pre-
arrangement The second ballot 1 be-
Iieve will result in four votes for myself
and four votes for r. W. Brown, of
Louisville.
"A third ballot will be taken with the
same result. and then the magnates will
undoubtedly agree to let the election
stand over with Mr.. Heydler still in the
presidency. Though the league rules
provide that an election shall take place
at this time. Then the magnates will
select three of their members and this
triumvirate will practically govern the
organization"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-17
MEN TORN TO SHREDS
BY AN EXPLOSION

TULSA, Okla. Dec. 16.-Torn to shreds
by some high explosive, probably dyna-
mite, the bodies Of two unidentified men
were found on the bank of the Arkansas
river near here last night.
The appearance Of the mems clothing,
together with the fact that the Tulsa
banks have a large supply Of money on
hand. led the authorities to believe that
the men were bank robbers.
II is thought that the men may have
been killed by the accidental explosion OF
dynamite they carried with them to blow
bank safes. They may have been mem
bers OF the gang who robbed the Paoli
bank Yesterday, the officers believe.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-17
S25O,0O0 IN STAMPS
BLOWN FROM POUCH

PITTSBURG, Dec. 16.-Over $3.50 OC
worth Of internal revenue tax-paid whis-
ky stamps. the property of the govern
ment, were mutilated or blown away to-
day when the iron arm attached to a
mail car of a fast train failed properly
TO connect with a registered mail bag
and threw il under the wheels.
The accident occurred at Gibsonton,
near here. and only few of the stamps
have been recovered by the government
agents.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-17
POLICE UNABLE TO FIND
ONE CLUE OF CHILD

LOUISVILLE. KY, Dec. 1s.-Although
II is a week and day since Alma Kell-
ner disappeared, the police today were
without clew and were inclined to await
developments which they hope will follow
the offer of 5000 reard:
The police today for the second time
visited every house In the Kellner neigh
borhood, in the hope Of picking up some
information that might lead to a clew
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-17
Mr.. StockdeIl's Statement

The following statement Is issued bv
H. C. Stockdell. ex-general agent of the
Phenix, in Atlanta, in which he declares
the charges and allegations against m
are unfair:
The suggestions in the charges are I'm
warranted and unfair to me. I am sure
that l will be able soon to make a state
ment that will be entirely satisfactory &c
I9y friends. II. c. STOCKDELL."
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-17
BROWNSVILLE BOARD
HEARS FIRED SOLDIERS

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-The taking
OF testimony of such discharged members
of the Twenty-fifth infantry as desired
to appear before the Brownsville court
of inquiry to have their status deter
mined under the Forskst s-A ives hes
suR to-day by ms court
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-17
Convict Camp Praised

AMERICUS, ga, Dec. IT, legisla-
tive investigation committee appointed to-
inspect the state convict camps, made al
thorough inspection Wednesday OF the
Sumter camps, and heartily commended
Supt. Robert Christian thereupon.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-17
ROY BARRETT MISSING:
POLICE ARE INFORMED

The police were required Thursday TO
keep a lookout for Roy Barrett the p
year-old son o. A. Barrett, OF 457 White
hall street. The v5y LETT home Wednes-
day morning for school and has rot been
seen or heard from since. His father
fears he has LETT town.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-17
Much Money Present

NEW YORK. Dec. 16-Forty-twO men,
interests capitalized at $780,
600. 600. were the guests at the Hotel AS
tor late last night at the annual dinner
of the National Commercial Gas associa-
ton The association is holding its an
nuaI meeting in New York this week.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-17
Rural Carriers Named

WASHINGTON, d. G, Dec. 16-The fol-
lowing rural carriers have been appoint
ed: Allspahama. Route 3, Wiley J. Cham
bless. carrier; no sub. Manassas, Route
:. Willis A. Hodges. sarrisrI Philip y,
hedges SUD.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-17

fronting . feet on Peachtree with a depth
of 300 feet. assessed valuation $1,000
The last cited piece Of property is said
10 he worth about $4,000 on the marx IT
today. Mr.. StockdeIl having bought II for
$4,000 about FIVE years ago aaa hasi,z&
S~aAs satns iFRRFeVsmsHS a. Is eiRaa ne
RslEsAass. = y Sata q eaEEz . ReE&AA
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-17
Gordon Dead of Auto Hurt

LONDON, Dec. 16.-The Hon. Archibald
Gordon. son of the Earl of Aberdeen, died
today from injuries received i'm an auto
mobile accident Mr. GsFaen was bern in
lkeA
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-12-17
Mrs. M. T. Greene Dead

ATHENS, Ca, Dec. lb.-Mrs. NJ. I.
Greene died at her home in this city,
Yesterday afternoon. after an illness Of
some weeks.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-11-23
BLACK DIAMONDS WINNERS.

Black Diamonds defeated The ope-
rators ON the Temple alleys last nfgat
in three stu:ight games The score:
p1ActIr n1AnnnRLnl-
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-11-23
new MINISTER
YER OPIi'ULAR
AND THE AulENcE sHoWEpTHEY
LIKED HIM Last light. AT !, !.
The GRAND. .,ass..

-
"our New. Minister "a pretty rural
comedy and a sfayarite viii FairHlqnAt
threatre goers, held the boards at the
Grand last night The play has been
given here before and. has always
pleased. The east. last evening with
few exceptions, was capable one,
and the different roles were carefully
handled.
Miss Lowell Oldham, ayipgi o. Lead
ing role OF Esther stf6n 81 sour 1Nssw
Minister'S sister, was splendid in der
varied roles and her APPEARANCE was
well received. Herr part though a
dificult one, did not give her scope
enough to display her 'dhGfnatic9pwer
and this was regretted by, THE a1ii;-
ence. -.-;7:''. 2...s.s 2 =
Joe ConyersS plays the leading role
of Darius startle, a country detective.
Mr.. Conyers has appeared here before
and madesa decided hit In each per-
Torrance. He was forced by poor sup
port to oyerdraw the comedy parts a
little, waich Is to be regretted. The
comedy oyerbalances the play to g
considerable extent. AapIendid tpora1
runs through the plot OF the play.
which is prettily brought out by The
cast. - y ~