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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-12-29
BIG REPORT
BY TERRITORIAL
BOTANIST

At yesterdays meeting of the Board
OK Agriculture and Forestry Assistant
Superintendent of Forestry Rock
gave an interesting account of his
work for the ten months ended De-
cember, 1910. He outlined his timer
airy from February Is last, and told
of the botanical material that he had
collected during his peregrinations on
the various islands. Some idea of the
magnitude of his work may be gat-
hered from the fact that his visit to
Mololai alone yielded about 5000
specimens. The account that Mr..
Rock gives of his trip and the
means of locomotion make an excel
lent story, quite apart from the bo-
tanical interest attached to his wan
derings.
Regarding the stock poisoning
plants on Maui, particularly East
Maui, he writes, the writer would
advocate the determination of one
particular plant called Haumakani by
the natives, passion vine (Passiflora
triloba) which seems to spread rapid
ly and is also poisonous. The same
if eaten by calves produces paralysis
of the whole nervous system, brings
on commissions and constipation, high
temperature and finally death. Besides
on Maui the plant is found plentifully
at Kualoa, Oahu, at Mr.. Swanzys
Ranch.
FOR year the writer had been in
correspondence with the leading her
baria of Europe, America and the
different Botanic Institutions in the
Orient snd Australia.
THE herbarium of the Board of
Agriculture and Forestry possesses
an almost complete collection of all
the Eucalypts known, which is extre-
mely known.
The writer made a special effort
to sraighten out the different species
of Eucalypts growing in the Islands.
On Tantalus material from 40 species
and varieties was. collected and for
warded to Mr.. ]. H. Maiden, Govern
ment Botanist, Sydney, Australia, the
Eucalyptus expert, who kindly con-
senteI to identify the same for the
Department. The diagnosis of over
20 species he has sent lately, of the
remaining ones Mr.. Maiden requested
more complete material, which has
been forwarded to him as we'll as to
DR.. Baker, who inquired whether he
could obtain specimens of the various
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-12-29
FATHER OF SHORTHAND
DIES IN CINCINNATI

CINCINNATI, December 29.-Benu
Pitman, known all over this country
as the inventor of the PiPtman me-
thod of short hand, died at his home
here, 1852 Columbia avenue, last
night, aged eighty eight years.
Mr.. Pitman was born in Trow
bridge, ngland, July "a, 1922, and
came to this country in 1853 and
founded the Photographic Institute
in this city, of which he was presi-
dent up to the time of his death.
Though known principally for his
work as a shorthand instructor, M.
Pitman was inventor Of the electro
process of engraving and we'll known
as an author.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-12-29
LEGISLATION
FOR PANAMA
AND SHIPPING

WASHINGTON, December ga
very important conference was held
in the White House yesterday be-
tween President TAFT, Secretary of
State Knox, Secretary of War Dick
inson and a number of congressman.
The subject under discussion was
the formulation of legislation in con-
nection with the Panama Canal. Not
only was the question of fortifying
the canal zone gone over, but new
questions of rules governing the ca
nal we're gone into.
The proposal that all American
warships should be passed through
the canal free was one of the impor-
tant matters discussed.
The most important question under
consideration, however, was that af-
fecting the American merchant ma
rine. 1t was proposed that all AM
erican merchant ships should be
charged lower rate to go through
the canal than foreign vessel.
This question, it is understood
raised considerable discussion, with a
final trend of opinion in favor of dis
elimination in behalf of the Ameri.
can ships.
In this connection the question as
to whether the government shall OPP
crate coal yards and drydocks in the
canal zone also came up for discus
sion.
What all the conferees agreed up
on was that there should be quick
legislation to solve these problems
and bill will be introduced in Con.
gress embodying the final results o.
the conference.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-12-29

species of Eucalypts cultivated in the
Islands. The Identification of the
latter is still PENDING"
Superintendent Hosmer also re-
ported on the work carried out by his
department during the months Of
November and December He con-
cludes by stating:
During the past few weeks a num-
Der Of consignments of exotic seeds.
especially from the West Indies, have
been received from Mr.. Gerrit p. viii.
der. Many of the seeds sent are
from plants wholly new to Hawaii,
trees and shrubs of economic import.
ance. The Board is highly fortunate
in having the cooperation of an en-
thusiast like Mr.. Wilder. The seeds
sent are being cared for in our propa-
eating houses and at the Makiki
Station"
Assistant Haughs in his report
stated that the month of November
was devoted to packing and sending
out trees for Arbor-day. About 400
people made application for trees, the
majority coming from Oahu and the
neighborhood of Honolulu. The total
lumber of plants distributed was
8,071, all of which were pot-grown. In
addition to the regular Arbor Day
distribution 1000 pot-grown Casuarina
quadrivalvis were sent to the Eva
Road Board for use along the roads
Of that district. Other smaller orders
were filled. The sum of $z1.50 was
collected and this has been deposited
with the Treasurer as a realization.
The number of plants sold was 10000
in seed boxes, $50 in boxes transplant
ed, 213 pot grown-total sold 10,363.
The number of plants given gratis in
Guiding those distributed for Arbor
Day purposes, amounted to 1901 all
Of which were pot-grown plants.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-12-29
TO IMPROVE
COURT BUILDING

Governor Frear is busy just now
Preparing estimates for submission
to the next Legislature. The Off
GERS in charge of the various depart
ments have been instructed to pre-
pare the necessary data in order that
the lists may be completed in good
time, Among the special appropria-
tions to be asked for is a good sum
for the restoration OF the Judiciary
building. A fairly large amount will
be asked for, aad it is thought in
many quarters that the building
should be razed, and modern
structure reared in it's stead. Stand
ing in Judge Cooper's courtroom one
can see many holes in the roof through
the plaster denuded rafters. Other
special appropriations will be for new
schools, some of which were mention
ed in yesterdays Star, new prison
on the reef, wharves, waterworks,
belt roads, and other matters. The
Republican party will attempt to re-
deem its pledge to have appropriated
u sum for belt roads, by the submits
sion Of a general bill, which will set
Il. standard for the construction Of
roads, and provide for competent
direction and supervision, etc.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-12-29
GOOD BIRDS
ARE WANTED

At yesterdays meeting of the Board
of Agriculture and Forestry it was
proposed that the sum of $4,000 be
appropriated in order to introduce
birds that would rid the islands of
many of the insect pests that now
infest them.
Many or the members talkel learn
eddy about the habits of certain birds,
and uttered a note of warning against
the introduction of the English spar
row came up as a matter of course,
and stress was laid upon the ravages
of this bird in certain countries into
which it had been imported.
1t was resolved to ask for the ap-
preparation,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-12-29
THREATEN BIG STRIKE.

ROME, December 29.-One hundred
and forty-six thousand employees on
the railways of Italy threaten a gil
gantic strike to enforce their demand
for an increase of wages. The go
vernment is preparing to call out
troops to quell any disturbances, if
necessary Most of the lines are own
ed or controlled by the government.
wages paid average less than dol
lar a'day.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-12-29

The results of this conference will
have the most important bearing up
on the future of this Territory, es-
pecially that question in regard e
the discrimination in favor of Ameri-
can merchant marine. Should this
proposal be actually carried out the
sugar feet will proceed directly from
Hawaii through the canal to Allan
tic ports without any danger of COM
petition by foreign ships.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-12-29
Castle & Cooke,
LIMITED
Honolulu, T. n.

SHIPPING AND COMMISSION MER.
CHANTS.
SUGAR FACTORS and GENERAL IN.
sURANcE AGENTS.
-representing-
Eva Plantation Co.
Waialua Agricultural Co., Ltd.
kohaIa Sugar Co. 3M
Waimea Sugar Mill Co.
Apokaa Sugar Mill Co.
Fulton Iron Works Of st. Louis.
Westons centrifueals. -,
8abcock G. Wilcox Boilers.
Green's Fuel Economizer.
Matson Navigation Co.
New England Mutual Life Insur-
ance Company Of Boston.
Aetna Insurance Co. 81
National Fire Insurance Co.
Citizens Insurance Co. Hartford
Fire Insurance co.,
The London Assurance Corpora
ton.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-12-29
ANOTHER CATCHY VAUDEVILLE

ANOTHER CATCHY VAUDEVILLE
BILL TONIGHT.
Continued Success of the
GLADSTONE SISTERS
More Harmony Singing-Dainty Skirt
Dance-New Acrobatic Feats.
EDNA RANDALL,
Operate Mezzo- Soprano in High Glass
and Popular Selections.
~, THE GREAT SHOOK,
Formerly of Kolb and DID
Will Escape from a Regulation Strait
jacket in Full View of the
Audience.
~ Contest and Most Complete
g VAUDEVILLE THEATER
! in the City.
SPECIAL FILM DISPLAY.
New Orchestra Under the Direction Of
HARRY WE'LL.
POPULAR PRICES: 1oc., .15c., Csc.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-12-29

Fine Job Printing, star Office.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-12-29
WHOLESALE INDICTMENTS.

WEST UNION, Ohio, December 20.
The grand jury yesterday returned
indictments against one hundred and
six citizens of this county, charged
with fraudulent voting last Novem-
Der. This makes total of nine hun
dred and ninety eight indictments
returned, with an approximate num-
Der of arrests.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-12-29
MoNoPLANE RECORD.

NEW ORLEANS, December 20
Rene Simeon in a monoplane yester-
day made a worlds record for one
mile around circular track in his
machine, in spite of a twenty mile
wind which was blowing. The new
record is fifty-seven seconds fat.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-12-29
ADJUSTMENTS.
THE SAVOY


Hotel OPP. Bethel.
Largest Motion Picture Theater in
City.
Management of e. ]. Love.)
NEW TALENT FRIDAY NIGHT
NEW BILL ToNlGHTl
'MaIan.Magrath jolly Comedy Company
Presents a Funny Farce,
FOOLED WASHERS"
IL Dutch and Irish Comedy.
AVIATOR DOT RAYMOND
In Her Own Airship.
SIS NEW SoNGsI
GEORGE STANLEY
More New Ballads.
FRANK ANDERsoN's ORCHESTRA.
NEW FlLMS-JUST ARRIVED.
Stage View Never DISTRACTED During
Entire Performance.
Every Stage Whisper Heard.
- POPULAR PRICES
Never Changed.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-12-29

Moines and Galveston ideas along
this line. 1t is proposed to inaugur-
ate the new system of municipal con-
troll as soon as possible after the
new year.
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COMMISSION PLAN.

SPOKANE, December 29.-This CT
ty has adopted the commission plan
of government based upon the Des
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-12-29
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straightforward
Commission
Merchants
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS.

OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS.
y. f. Bishop. President
Geo. H. Robertson. ................
..........V Vice President - Manager
W. W. North. Treasurer
Richard Ivers. Secretary
J. II. Gait. ,.................. Auditor
Geo. r. Carter. ......u........D Director
Q. H. Cooke. .................. Director
z. A Cooke. Director
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-12-29
Empire Theater
Hotel St., opp. Savoy.
Management ]. I. Scully.)

Matinees Every Monday, Wednesday
and Saturday at $3.50 p. m.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-05-06
SHIPPING REPORT.
Thursday. May 5. 1910.
Arrived.

Arrived.
Steamer Obi OBJ Evans, New
York-to Berwind-White Coal Com
pany in ballast.
Steamer Birmingham (BrO Carter,
Fowery via Philadelphia-to Furness'
Witty & Company with merchandise.
Steamer Shahristan OBJ Hudson,
Puerto Mexico-to Atlantic States
Coal a Coke company for bunker
coal.
Steamer Roland (GerD Meyer, Gal
veston-to United States Shipping
Company in distress.
BARGE Idaho from Boston-to Ches-
apeake a. Ohio Coal Agency Company
in ballast.
Barge Kennebec from Boston-to
White Oak Coal Company in ballast.
Barge Bessie from BostOn-to
New River Coal Company in ballast.
Barge II. Endicott from Bostcn--to
New River Coal Company in ballast.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-05-06
f|REMEN HAVE BIG
NIGHT STREET PARADE
Hampton Ladies' Join With
Local Fire FignterS---Bazaar
a Success.

"Firemen's night" at the bazaar OF
the North End fire company last night
was q complete success. the proceeds
for the night being the largest dur
ing any night since the bazaar open
ed. The two tents were packed &c
overlooking early and late and all OF
the booths and stands did rushing
business.
The evening began with big street
parade which was one of the best
night procession ever seen IN Newport
News. All three fire companies OF
this city and the Hampton fire com
pany, fifty strong, were in the line OF
march. rhe band of the North End
company led the procession and be
hind came the North End company
the Hampton company ana the Cen
trail and East End companies. Be
hind these were the hose wagons
engines and the aerial truck OF the
city department with Chief Stow
bringing up the rear
The companies paraded on West
and Washington avenues ana hun
ureds OF people turned out on both
thoroughfares to see the laddies. REQ
fire was burned al intervals along the
way.
The bazaar will continue tonight
and will close tomorrow night at mid
night The proceeds are to be used
in defraying the expenses of the com
pany to attend the annual State fire
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-05-06
RUN LAST LAP TODAY
IN PRIMARY CAMPAIGN
Candidates Will Do Some
Strenuous Work----City
Committee Meets

Final arrangements for the Demo
cratic municipal primary which is to
be held tomorrow were made last
night by the city Democratic execu-
tive committee at meeting at the
city hall Preparations were com
pleted for having the voting booths
erected and the ballots. boxes, envel.
opes and files furnished the judges
before the polls open tomorrow morn
ing.
J. A. McMurran resigned as a judge
OF the primary in the First ward and
Col. f. w. Huffman was elected TO
succeed him. Clerk I. A. Fowler also
resigned in the First ward and w. f.
Kitchen was elected in his place. All
of the other judges and clerks named
by the committee a week or more ago
will serve.
Today will see the candidates COW
ering the last lap in the council
manic nomination fight and there
will be some strenuous campaigning
I'll over the city. Nearly all of the
voters have been approached already
and the candidates and their support
ers expect to get out almost the en-
tire qualified vote. The fights in the
Third and Fourth wards are particu-
larry warm and in these wards the
rival candidates will make every pos
sible effort to have all of the voters
at the polls.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-05-06
PREPARES BANKERS TRIAL.
Richmond jury Will Hear Charlotte
County Mans Case.

RICHMOND, VA, May 3.-SherifI
Osborne. of Eureka Mills. Charlotte
county, paid visit to Richmond yes
terday in his official capacity and as
a result twelve OF Richmonds promi
nent men of business will be the
guests of the county for several days
(probably weeks listening 10 the eyi
dence in the trial of Edward +. Dan
iel. president of the defunct Char
lotte Banking and Insurance Com
pany. Mr.. Daniel is charged with re
ceiving deposits, knowing the bank
TO be insolvent.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-05-06
GlEE CLUB WILL GIVE
SACRED CONCERT SUNDAY
First Of Series OF Concerts at Aeade
my Of Music During
Summer.

The Hampton Roads Glee Club and
the Ladies' Glee Club will give n
sacred concert at the Academy OF
Music Sunday afternoon at o'clock
under the auspices of the louns
Mems Christian Association. This
will be the first of a series OF con
certs which are to be given at the
Academy during the summer.
There will be fifty voices in the two
clubs and besides the choruses there
will be several solos and selections
by quarteties. II is expected that
the concerts will be very popular with
the public and capacity audience is
looked for Sunday. There will be no
admission charge, but silver Offering
v i'll be taken for the y. NJ. c. A.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-05-06

source of pleasure TO feast our eye:
upon beautiful sights. our ears uPor
pleasant sounds. ard to inhale swee
odors? Why?
Give a reasoned answer as tC
whether is II ever right to be govern
ed by our senses?
Verse S2-Specify some OF the
things which drink does for a man.
Describe some OF the horrors OF dc
Iirium trcmens2
In considering an act. or habit
should We be governed by its pres
ent or its ultimate results? Why?
Verse 3s.-Is the driak habit gen
orally or ever 2 single vice. or doe
y always engender other vices. and
II 30. What are they7
When any Kind OF sensual tempis
ton asssils man. or woman. w
der the influence % drink Shai are
the chances Of its being resisted o.
yielded to-
How much confidence can you place
in a promise or an opinion. or q
sentiment. uttered BY a man under the
influence of drink
Verse sg-H9w docs q man not =
sailor. feel o. the top of a mast.
and Whaf analogy h. there between
such feelings and the sensations Of =
drunkardg
Vcrxc .. Compare some conscious
and unconscious hurts. either spiritual
or physical. and say which are the
more dangerous,
whaf o. The fascinaiion. or the
cause. vhich Influences drinkers ~
keen on On tho c5urEe which thcy
know l. running both BODY and soul7
Lesson Tor sunday. May -. 1910
Growing Haired 70 Jesus. Mat. XII.
12zz. Ss-fz.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-05-06
GERMAN STEAMER HERE
AFTER BEING ASHORE
Roland Arrives in Pert to Undergo
Survey and Repairs, II Neces-
sary.

After remaining aground on Curri-
suck beach. of the coast of North
Carolina, for three days. the German
steamer Roland was foated early yes
ierday morning and arrived at this
port shortly afternoon. She proceed
ed to the shipyard for a survey and
repairs If necessary.
The Roland is bound from Calves
ton for Bremen with cargo Of COZ
ton and she grounded Sunday night
during heavy weather. -Four tugs were
sent TO her assistance but they were
unable TO float her until several hun.
dred bales of cotton mad been taken
cut of the vessels hold.
II IS not thought that the ship Is
damaged TO any great extent and she
may proceed FOR Bremen ;omorrow.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-05-06

Temperance Lesson-Prov. xiii:
1895.
Golden Text.-At the last. 1t biteth
like serpent. and stingeth like an
adder. Prov. Xxiii:32.
Verse 32.-What is the general
rule concerning the first personal ef-
fccts Of bsa. or good things. are they
generally pleasant or otherwise2 Give
some examples.
Why Is n that God has so arranc-
ed nature. tina. some Of the most dan
gerous things Loo so pleasant. and
taste so sweet
Verse 2s.-Why Is Il that none of
rs are excBD; from trouble2
What is the difference in the effect
of trouble caused BY our own sins.
and trouble which comes from provi-
Genital causes.
Is = sclfinficted wound worse than
any otherz Why. or why not?
Verse 3o.-Whaf is the effect upon
the indis iduai. bis family. and the
community when a man tarrics long
al the winc7
What - the eGec; when a man
drinks wine IN 80 called rnoderafi7ny
Verse 3i.-What proportion OF the
victims ~ drink. have deliberately
started out to become drunkards,
what are the first steps 70 the life
and destiny % orunksrd7. (This
question must be answered N writing
BY members % tire ciub.)
Which BE- the wiser. and stronger
man ana vAy-fhe ono who skuns
INC arsi approach ~ = temptation. ~
me one who carefully looks a. u.
and Deliberately feels rs charm. and
then refuses ifs solicitation
IL n. or not. always q legitimate
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-05-06
HANDICAPPED

Too many Newport News citizens
are handicapped with a bad back. The
unceasing pain causes constant mis-
cry. making work burden and stoop-
| ing or lifting an impossibility. The
back aches at night. preventing re-
freshing rest and in the morning IS
stiff and lame. Plasters AMI linlments
may give relief but cannot reach the
cause. To eliminate the pains ana
aches you must cure the kidneys.
Doans Kidney Pills cure sick kid
neys and cure them permanently. Can
you doubt Newport News evidence?
c Garrow, b46 Twenty ninth
street Newport News. Va, says: Il
was greatly benefited by Doan's Kid
ney Pills and out of gratitude | re
| commend them. Some years ago |
strained my back and it became very
weak. | was bothered a great deal
by a dull ache across my loins and
at night could lie in one position
only short time. On arising In the
morning | felt sore and stiff and II
was some time before | could get
J about freely. Seeing Doan's Kidney
| pills highly advertised for troubles OF
| this nature, | procured a box at Klor's
drug store. They soon rid me OF the
| complaint and have not bad an at
tack since.
For sale by all dealers. Price 20
| cents. Foster Milburn Co. B"TalO,
! New York. sole agents for the lited
| States.
| Remember the name-Doan's-an
1 take no other.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-05-06
Victim Of tuberculosis Found
Crying for Help.
OFF lCERS EMBARRASSED
Case of Unfortunate Young Negroes
is Another Illustration OF Urgent
Necessity for Establishment Of In
stitution.

Without a living relative or friend
in the world and dying from tuber-
culosis, Mary Chambers, a young
nesress, was elected from house on
Warwick avenue near Twenty-third
street yesterday morning and lett Ill
the street for several hours untll
place could be provided for her by
Superintendent OF the Almshouse
Wright. The woman has been living
in the house on Warwick avenue FOR
several months. being cared for by
women in the building.
The people there became tired OF
taking care of the woman and put
her into the street. Inc poor negress
sat on the street crying that she was
dying and pleading for help. The
police were notified and Sergeant
Webb went to the scene. In the
meantime, Superintendent Wright
came up and he took charge OF the
situation.
Necessity for Home.
This case is another illustration OF
the necessity for the city council to
provide a home for the pauper con-
sumptives. There are several cases
of tuberculosis in different parts OF
the city which are being tended by
DIR. J. w. Ayler, the city physician.
In every instance the sufferer is
without relatives, home or money and
is charge upon some generous
family. Few people like TO house a
Consumptiye because of the danger OF
the contraction of the disease and DR..
AYERS task of providing for them is
a difficult and disagreeable one.
For several years, DR.. Ayler has
teen endeavOring get the council
to provide a home for the pauper
Consumptives. but the council has
steadily failed to act. Under pres
ent conditions the pauper consump-
tives are a menance TO the health of
the city and DIR. Ayler believes there
is grave danger of the rapid spread
ing of this terrible disease.
Committee to Meet.
As a result of the ejectment of
the Chambers woman from the War
wick avenue house yesterday morn
ing, the almshouse and poor commit
tee of the city council will meet at
the city hall Monday night to devise
some method of handling the pauper
consumptive cases. 1t is probable
that building will be erected on
the outskirts of the city and the suf-
ferers will be moved to that build
ing, where they will be cared for by
an attendant.