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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1910-05-24
PARDONED MAN
Goes ON STAND
Government Plays Trump
Card in Sugar Frauds.
SPITzER TELLS HIS STORY

Convicted superintendent of Williams
burg Docks of American Sugar Re-
fining Company Gives Detailed Tes-
timony Regarding the Methods Used
in Defraudinq Uncle Sam Out of Mil
lions of Dollars.
New York, May 24.-The trump card
in the prosecution of Charles r. Heike
secretary of the American Sugar Re
fining company, was played at the
opening of the sugar trust underweigh-
ing conspiracy trial when Prosecutor
Stimson called as the governments
first witness Oliver Splitter, superin-
tendent of the Williamsburg docks,
who some months ago was convicted
of underweighing and sentenced to
two years in the federal penitentiary
at Atlanta.
When Splitter took the stand John
B. Stanchfeld, for the defense, con-
tended that under the federal statute
Splitter, as a convicted man, could not
testify
The sensation of the trial was then
created by the declaration in court
that Spitzer had been pardoned by
President Taft.
The testimony of Splitter was sensa-
tional in many respects. He described
in greater detail than the story had
been related how the government was
cheated out of millions of dollars by
weighing frauds and he told of some
devices for this purpose that had not
been mentioned by witnesses in any of
the previous trials.
Splitter went back to the years 1894
and 1895, when, he said, an investiga-
ton he had made developed the fact
that the checkers were affecting the
weights on raw sugar by placing small
bags of lead on the beams of the
scales, causing the recorded weights
to drop below the actual, often as
much as forty pounds on each draft.
In addition. Splitter said it was also
the practice to stuff paper underneath
the floor of the scales for the same
purpose.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-01-19
Only Three Sites
For The Library

Just three sites are under consider
alton for the Carnegie building to
house the Library of Hawaii. This
is not to say that no others will be
considered. The committee on site IS
DESTROYS and anxious to receive any
suggestions from the public on the
matter. Also it is earnestly desired
that no time be lost in forwarding the
suggestions.
The bungalow site in the Capital
grounds, the gore at the foot of Palace
square, the lot on the southwest cor
ner of Richards and Hotel street
these are the sites at present exclusive
ly in the eyes of the committee.
There was a meeting and temporary
organization of the trustees last
night. Judge w. l.. Whitney and w.
H. Babbitt, two of the Governors ap-
pointed trustees of the Library OF
Hawaii, were present along with Prof.
w "A. Bryan, Col J. H. Fisher and
Judge P. L. Weaver, trustees elected
by Honolulu Library and Reading
Room Association, and Abram Lewis
Jr., trustee elected by the Hawaiian
Historical Society. Walter F. Dill
bingham, appointed by the Governor
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-01-19
{ MATTERS

Hawaiian Trust Co., Ltd, has re-
ceipted to E. Faxon Bishop, its pre-
decessor as trustee of the estate of
James G. ~Hayselden, deceased, for
real and personal property amounting
in value to $30,2559S.
Albert Allen Durant, a creditor,
has been appointed by Judge De Bolt
as temporary administrator of the es-
tate of George Campton, deceased,
Judge Robinson approved the &C
counts and ordered the discharge of
Kunikei Fujimura and Hyosaku Shi-
mizu, administrators of the estate of
T. Murakami, deceased. The widow
and a son in Japan are the heirs en-
titled to the estate Inheritance tax
of $25 has been paid.
Thomas Murray, guardian of Mala'
ka Moolau and Keao, minors, has pre-
sented his final account showing re-
ceipts of $226O and payments of
$4O7965. Receipts all come from
rent of premises at Leleo, Honolulu.
P. e. r. Strauch, administrator of
the estate of ASiona alias Achiona,
has filed his final account showing
receipts of $50 and payments \
$171.75.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-01-19

in place of Frank c. Atherton, resign
ed, as a member of the official board,
was not present. AS stated the other
day, only the three Territorial trustees
will have official status until the build
ing is erected, but at the governors
suggestion the trustees of the organi-
cations above named will act pro tenn
pore to form de facto board along
with the others for preliminary bust
ness.
Judge Whitney was elected chair
man, Mr.. Rabbit, secretary and Mr.
Dillingham; treasurer.
Committees were appointed as fol-
lows:
Committee on Site-P. L. Weaver,
chairman; w. H. Babbitt and ]. H.
Fisher.
Committee on Construction A.
Lewis, Jr., W. A. Bryan and w. f.
Dillingham;.
Nothing was discussed but the ques-
ton of site and the three places above
named were exclusively considered. 1t
was voted that the committee should
invite suggestions from the public,
either of choice of those three or of
any other sites, and that the earliest
possible responses should be solicited.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-01-19
DRAWN WORK.

Exquisite Covers and Doileys from
SwatOw Oriental Fabrics, Brasses,
Coppers and Anthony. Largest Pa
ci6c Curio Store in the World.
HAWAII & SOUTH SEA CURIo co.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-01-19

Fine rol Printing. Star Omca-
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-01-19

o. o. F., for the new term are Mary
Brube, noble grand; Marion Fauth,
vice grand; Alice Nicholson, secre-
tary; Elean Clark, treasurer; Amelia
Tschudi, warden; Gussie Schlemmer
conductor; Bro. H. Gehring, r. S. N.
G.; Sister Grace DevereauX, L. S. N.
K; Sister Marion Wright, R. S. V. G.;
Sister Maud Cottrell, L. S. V. G.; Sis
ter Nettie Moves, inside guard Fred
Wiclle, outside guard and Alice Pratt,
Chaplain.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-01-19
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
THE WEATHER.

Local Office. U. S. Weather Brreau,
Young Building.
Honolulu, r. H., January 10, 1910
Temperatures. u. m; a M; 10
M; and morning minimum.
60; 60; 1918; GA.
Barometer reading; Absolute humid
i;y GRAINS per cubic FOOT; relative
humidity and dew point at 5 m :
80. 12; 1921; SO; SO.
Vino. velvC1ty and direction at b
b. M; s a. M; 10 a. M; and noon;
13 NE; 10 NE; 10 NE; 10 NE.
Rainfall oui-us "a hours ending a.
m: .13 inch.
Total WHO movement during "a hour
ended at noon 319 miles.
WIN. j.. S1OCKMAN,
Section Director.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-01-19
SHE HAD LISTENED.

1t was at private entertainment,
and a lady had just risen from the
piano.
Wouldn't you like to be able to
sing and play, my dear?' she queried
of little 5-year-old miss.
mo, man," was the unexpected re-
ply.
"And why not?" asked the lady.
Cause" explained the small OBJ
server. 81 wouldn't like to have peo-
pie say such horrid things about me. u
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-01-19
COMMERCIAL NEWS
CONTINUED from Page 5.)

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-12
Congress and the Courts.

While the question of jurisdiction now
pending between the District Supreme
Court and the two houses OF Congress is
of legal and technical character, public
interest in II is acute and citizens without
legal knowledge are disposed to analyze
the varying positions taken by the House
and Senate. The House recognizes the
jurisdiction of the court and It's right 10
review the actions of the printing commit
tee serving in an administrative capacity
The Senate fatty denies the Jurisdiction
OF the court and stands upon its leKisIa
tive prerogative of immunity from cour,
review. The postponement Of the case for
two weeks may lead to an adjustment OF
the differences to prevent the spectacle OF
Congress divided in its opinion with re.
gard to its relation to the judiciary.
As a broad proposition the houses oi
Congress are not subject to judicial re.
view In regard to matters falling within
their prescribed constitutional prerogative
But the joint committee on printing ex.
ercises a dual function. It's direct super
vision over the government printing ONCE
is an act Of administration. The assump-
$ion Of the duty Of awarding contracts 80,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-12

supplies ID a departure from the legisia-
tive function. The question arises whether
Congress can be both legislative and ad-
ministrative in its activities without rem
dering itself subject to the jurisdiction OF
the courts with reference to all of its acts
as an administrative body.
If the Senates contention is correct
there is nothing to prevent Congress from
charging any of its committees with
direct supervision over the letting Of con-
tracts for all the government work ana
supplies. Thus the naval committees OF
the two houses might award the contracts
for the construction Of battleships. the
committees on agriculture the contracts
for the purchase of seeds. the committees
on military affairs the contracts for the
purchase Of ammunition, uniforms and
supplies, the committees on public build
ings the contracts for the construction OF
post Offices, courthouses and customs
houses, the committees on post offices the
contracts for the carrying of the mails,
and so on throughout the list. Under this
system. II the Senates contention is cor
rect. in not single instance could the
administrative acts Of Congress in the
disposal OF the public moneys appro-
priated by IL be reviewed by the courts.
In this connection serious attention
should be given to the words of Repre-
sentative Brantley in the House the other
night when. advocating an acknowledge
ment Of the courts jurisdiction, he said:
There is no protection today for life,
liberty or property in this country except
through and by the duly constituted
courts Of the country. The one thing today
that stands between us and anarchy is the
judiciary. We talk about the legislative
and the executive and the judicial de-
partments of this government, but we
must realize that great as is our power,
and that although We may pile statute
upon statute until they tower mountain
high, those statutes are meaningless,
worthless and useless unless the courts OF
this country enforce obedience to them.
1t seems to me that we cannot afford to
lose sight Of the tremendous part that
the judiciary plays in the development
and the maintenance and the preservation
OF the liberty that we enjoy. We surely
should not go out of our way to denounce
a court or TO put into the hands of the
lawless, OF the anarchists and of those
who habitually defy the law the powerful
weapon of being able to assert that the
Congress has denounced the courts of the
country as usurpers of power and of lib
erty."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-12
The Lincoln Memorial.

This is the 1O1st anniversary of the
birth Of Abraham Lincoln. A year ago,
when the Lincoln centenary was OBJ.
served throughout the country, it was
hoped that some definite action would
be taken by Congress toward the Gre
alton at the National Capital of some
form of permanent memorial to the war
President. But the occasion was al
lowed to pass without legislation to this
effect, and thus the question remains
open as to the proper form of the ma
tional tribute to Lincoln which shall ex-
press the sentiments Of the American
people toward him.
The fact that the centenary was per-
mitted to pass without action is no war
rant for continuing to postpone decision
upon this matter. While, OF course, il
would have been in the highest degree ap.
propriate to commemorate the centenary
by the final approval of an act of Con-
gress insuring the creation Of q suitable
memorial, that act of negligence on the
pars of Congress does not justify contfn.
ued representation. At some time dur.
ing the present session there should be
legislation insuring the creation of a me-
mortal of some character here in WASH
ington.
There are three main propositions for
the national Lincoln memorial, a grand
boulevard between this city and Gettys-
burg. an architectural creation on the
banks of the Potomac. in connection with
the projected memorial bridge to Ar
lington, and a structure of a similar
character on land lying between the
Union station plaza and the Capitol.
Unfortunately, the differences of opir-
ion as TO the character and site of a me-
mortal were permitted to block action
last year, despite the appeals that were
heard from patriotic citizens for a clear
expression of congressional intention to
proceed at once to create some form
of Lincoln memorial. Had Congress
last year thus voted it would, doubtless
TODAY have been possible for 1t to adopt
a definite plan and provide the funds
for its execution. The question remains
open, and the United States is still sub
Ject to the reproach that it has not
yet properly devised means for ade.
Quately concentrating in permanent
form the services and character Of Abra-
ham Lincoln.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-12
Meat Eaters.

From the New Orleans Times Democrat.
With one exception, Australia. the peo-
pie of the United States are the largest
meat eaters in the world-a fact that
must be taken into consideration in con-
nection with the recent rise in the price
of meat. The packers and others dealing
in food products attribute the high prices
to the scarcity of food, and declare that
production has not kept up with the
increase of population. In regard to meat
eating, the amount consumed is sup
posed to be dependent upon the climate,
for more meat is needed, because Of it's
calorics, the farther north We go. As a
matter of fact, the consumption is de-
pendent largely on the wealth, or rather
on the extravaganza, Of nations. The more
money there is to spend the more money
goes for meat as well as sugar and q
score of other high-priced foods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-12
Reviving a Political Suggestion.

Again it is suggested that President
Wilson Of Princeton University may quit
the field of education and enter that of
politics. 1t grows out OF the present dis
cussion Of matters relating to the univer-
sity, in which Mr.. Wilson figures.
A few years ago when, after Mr.. Bry-
ans second defeat, the democracy of the
east. thinking he was done for, was cast
ing about for new leader. Mr.. Wilson's
name was presented for the considera-
ton of the party. His very high charac-
ter, his scholarship, his success as adj
ministrator Of the affairs of a great seat
of learning. were dwelt upon. and much
comment of complimentary character
followed.
But there was no Wilson boom. Po-
litical influences did not turn, and could
not be turned, in his direction. He did
not impress the politicians as the man
necessary. They wanted somebody tkeS
knew: somebody with experience In politi-
cal affairs; somebody with whose name
they could conjure among the rank and
file. knowing that the boys" had never
heard Of Mr.. Wilson, the party managers
feared they might not be able to intro
duce him with effect.
Mr.. Wilson might have made as good q
race as Judge Parker. 1t Is difficult to
believe he would have made a poorer.
But he could not possibly have won. 1t
was Mr.. Roosevelt's year. Everything
fought for hin-from the stars in their
courses to the weather on election day.
Nothing has occurred since, or is likely
to occur in the next two years, to change
that appraisement of Mr.. Wilson from
the standpoint OF practical politics. He
is now, as then, an educator Of deserved
renown, and one of the ornaments of a
great profession. But he knows nothing
and is unknown to the workers in his
party.
II 1912 proves democratic year the
man who enters the White House will
have a job of enormous proportions on
his hands. His party will have been out
OF power for sixteen years, and all of
them years of chickering's and internal
strife. He will have numberless differ
ences to adjust, and in the matter of
dispensing patronage alone will endure
days and nights of trial and pain. What
Mr.. Cleveland encountered in the opening
months OF his first administration will
be repeated with interest.
Everything considered. therefore, Mr..
Wilson's best friends and admirers, in
stead OF putting him forward for polit-
ical honors. would best consult his USE
fulness and happiness by urging him to
retain, If there is any serious thought of
his leaving. honors won in his present
field OF employment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-12
Futility.

He labored for years with resolute will
To rise to lofty position,
And dreamt of the day when his diligent
Would come to its golden fruition;
And at last came success; and the bliss
that came too
Had but one little thing to alloy it.
The world was his own, but he felt rather
blue.
He hadn't the time to enjoy it.
He paid for the music while somebody
danced
And somewhere sweet perfumes were
floating:
AT wonderful pictures his visitors glanced
And the world his great splendors was
noting
With envious gaze; but each moment had
grown
So precious that he must employ 1t
With closest concern. Wondrous wealth
was his own:
But he hadn't the time to enjoy it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-12
New Black Silk Fabrics,

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-12
Indiana.

II the question in Indiana were a SIM
pie one Of choosing a senator, the re-
publicans would be warranted. as mat
tiers stand. in feeling altogether COM
Portable. AS between Mr.. Beveridge and
Mr.. Taggart such commonwealth would
not hesitate. The two pen are at the
opposite poles in the matter of equip
ment for national office. But there is
very much mixed situation all around.
and out of it springs grave uncertainty
as to November. Mr.. Taggart is popular
with the brewers and the distillers. and
their support this year will be sought as
earnestly by the democrats as it was two
years ago. This gives Mr.. Taggart' s
senatorial candidacy an Importance it
would not otherwise enjoy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-12

In some quarters there is a hurry call
for legislation strengthening old laws at
fecting trusts and corporations, and for
new laws along the same lines. The re-
publicans are told there is no time to be
lost. 1t is complained that they appear
to dawdle. Why the delay? The man.
date of 1908 was emphatic. and Is as
binding now as when voted. II this SEES
sion Of Congress closes without action re-
deeming the promises which made Mr..
Taft President, the republicans are GER
tain to go to defeat in November. and
that will mean defeat In 1912. Hence the
cry, Get busy"
1t so happens. however, that the ques-
tions involved are both intricate and deli
cate. and touch the Constitution as they
do the business world. Eminent men, as
usual, are divided. Some are declaring
that nothing should be done at present.
Why should Congress undertake to re-
deem campaign slogans constructed and
uttered by politicians bidding for votes
Why put freak laws on the books which
the Supreme Court would be certain to
nullify? What lawyer in Congress be-
lieves in the constitutionality of the meas
ures now proposed for stricter and more
JuSl IekuidIlOu dHu COu-
troll?
And yet. boldly as those measures are
challenged by lawyers Of the first class,
lawyers of the same class indorse them
They are products of meetings at which
the whole matter was examined In all of
It's bearings-what should be done to meet
the expressed wishes Of the country, what
must be done to keep the promises Of the
party in power, and what is possible In
the premises under the Constitution Of the
United States. And these lawyers are in
office. The President is one, and the At.
torney General another. Presumably
every lawyer in the cabinet agrees with
his chief and his chiefs legal adviser.
Now, with this sharp division in legal
circles-great lights opposing great lights
is there room for wonder that the lay
world Is agitated? 1t helps none to ap-
praise the situation as the usual scrap
between lawyers; to say that the Presi-
dent Is doing his best with a difficult
situation which he has inherited, while
the lawyers opposing him are delivering
themselves according to their fees. The
fact remains that Congress Is expected
to do something. that the President has
recommended action. and that the bust
ness world is warned that at this session
or next action Of some kind Is certain to
be taken. That is what all Of US have to
take into account.
Naturally. the address the President will
deliver in New York tomorrow evening Is
awaited with the greatest interest. His is
not only potent voice. but his character
warrants a message Of sincerity. and his
ability warrants one of clarity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-12
Chinese Finances.
1m the New York Tribune.

From the New York Tribune.
One Of the weakest points in the Chi
nese imperial government has been its
management of the finances. There has
been a deplorable lack of enlightened
system, and, according to confident re-
port, a still more deplorable excess of
squeezing and other forms Of dishon-
esty. 1t was therefore to be desired that
fiscal reforms should occupy a large
place in the reorganization of the gov
eminent on a constitutional basis, and
1t is now gratifying and encouraging to
observe that such Is the case. Various
imperial DEGREES have emphasized the
necessity of fiscal reform and have indi-
Gated on general lines the manner in
which 1t Is to be effected, and there is
ground for hoping that these will be
obeyed as the other DEGREES relating to
constitutional matters have been.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-12
Naval Awakening Of France.
From the New York Herald

The marvellous recuperative powers OF
France and fresh illustration in the re-
creation of her navy. The evils brought
about by non-military control and by the
destructive administrations of Messrs.
Pelletan and Thomson are being corrected
by the sane practices Of Admiral de
Lapeyrere, the new minister Of marine,
aided by his colleagues of the Rue Roy
ale. Deputies and senators have realized
the dangers encompassing the nation
through former naval theories, and are
now eager to give its sea force an eff
cheney worthy of it's great traditions and
equal to the demands of the enormous in
terests involved