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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-12-29
JAP BEETLE
/. AND ALLIGATOR
PEAR SCALE

Assistant Marsh reported 81 have
under way careful study of the al
ligator pear mealy-bug (Pseudococcus
nipae) which is such a conspicuous
pest on pears, guavas, banyan, figs and
various other plants. Fumigation with
hydrocyanic-acid gas SENS to be a very
effective way of controlling this pest,
but as this method is practically be-
yond the reach of persons owning but
few trees it is necessary to use some
other insecticide which can be applied
by spraying. l have already expert
mented with some half dozen solu-
tions and although some of the ex-
periments have given very promising
results 1 am not prepared to recon-
ment a remedy until l have given
the matter further study.
Owing to the lack of available
crops, the field work on the melon fly
CDacus cucurbitae) has ben practical
ly at a standstill during the past
month or six weeks.
my study of the Japanese beetle
(Adoretus tenuimaculatus) has pro-
crossed nicely both in the field and
insectary."
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-12-29

"The Passion for Reality" a book in
the line of Christian evidences by DR..
Doremus Scudder of Honolulu, is the
subject of whole magazine page ad-
vertisement by the publishers, Flem-
ing H. Revell Co.. New York, etc. Be-
sides three favorable press notices,
there are cordial testimonials of the
merits of the work from President
Francis Brown of Union Theological
Seminary, DR.. Frank w. Gunsaulus
and DR.. Lyman Abbott.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-12-29
NEW ADVERTISEMENT.
THE WEATHER

Local Office, U. S. Weather Bureau,
Honolulu, II. r., Dec. 20, 1910.
Temperature, a. m; s a. M; 10
a. m; and morning minimum:
90; ~; IS; IS; 67.
Barometer reading. Absolute hum
idity (grains per cubic foot; relative
humidity and dew point at 8 a. m:
%. Sc; TAG; 81; g..
Wind velocity and direction at a.
m; a. m; 10 a. m; and noon:
3 N; 8 Sc; 9 S; S.
Rainfall during "a hours ending a.
M: .02 inches.
Total wlnd movement during 81
hours ended at noon 1877 miles.
VIM. B. STOCKMAN.
Section Director.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-12-29
BIRTH.

Cooke-Born, in Honolulu, December
2S, 1910, to Mr.. and Mrs. George P.
Cooke, a son.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-12-29
ELKs' NEW YEAR.

An excellent musical program has
been arranged for the High Jinks''
to be held by the Elks tomorrow ev-
ening at their spacious quarters. Ma
ny artists from the local theaters
have been engaged to appear, and an
enjoyable time should be provided
The committee extends an invitation
to all resident Elks, irrespective of
whether they are members of the To-
cal lodge or not and they are request
ed to take this intimation, so there
is no necessity to wait for any writ
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-12-29
PRESIDENT FORMS
NEWSPAPER CABINET

WASHINGTON, December 2O.-Pre.
sident Taft today established new
cabinet-that of the Fourth Estate.
The first meeting was held this after
noon in the Cabinet chamber of the
executive offices. President Taft, as
usual, presided.
After the meeting messages were re-
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-12-29

Fine Job Printing. Star ONCE.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-12-29
FLOWERS FOR THE
floral PARADE.

Samples of exquisitely made paper
flowers for decorating automobiles for
the Floral Parade, and for general de-
corative purposes may be seen at the
store of the Hawaiian News Co., Alex.
Young Building. If you are contem-
plating entering your machine in the
Parade select your flowers and place
your order at once.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-12-29
TOUGH LANGUAGE.

For a dissertation upon fifty Ian
guage, which would almost put to
shame the most hardened deniZen
of the toughest quarter of any of the
large cities in the States, the story
of the proceedings in the police court
this morning would be hard to ex-
cell. Mrs. Bray and her daughter,
Mrs. WALLACE and other neighbors
were concerned in the discussion
which resulted in the appearance of
Mrs. Bray at the court, at the insti-
CATION of Mrs. Wallace, charged with
using profane language. Without the
slightest hesitation the women relat-
ed the phrases used, and though the
defendant was found guilty and fined
IS and costs the other parties to the
case were brought under the lash
by Judge Lymer who remarked that
not only the defendant but the COM
planning witness and the rest of them
we're probably all guilty in law. The
epithets used were disgustingly gross.
ten invitation. A pretty and move
effect has been secured by printin!
the invitations on a square of wal
paper, and the rough edges give thu
appearance of a deckle edging. Tit
printing is neatly done, and there II
most cordial invitation to the re
cipient to go and enjoy himself. Thu
entertainment will be begun at half
past eight.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-12-29
GOING TO SAN FRANCISCO.

There's a nomelihe feeling at the
Hotel Stewart which is headquarters
for Honolulu people. Hotel buses
meet all Honolulu boats. Let us ca
BILE your name ahead for reservations.
Trent Trust Co., Ltd.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-12-29
COSTUMES FOR THE CARNIVAL.

Orders for costumes for the Carni-
val can now be ordered from the Ha-
waiian News Co. Ltd, Alex. Young
Building. Great interest is being
taken in the coming Carnival and the
costumes are very attractive.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-25
MOTHER OFFERS REWARD
FOR NEWS OF LOST SON
Mrs. Mooney of Covina Appeals
to Sheriff to Locate Boy

Distracted after fruitless search of
a week for her runaway son Mrs. B.
Mooney, owner Of an orange ranch on
the outskirts of Covina, appealed to
the sheriff's office last night. Mrs.
Mooney left home for short business
trip to Los Angeles August II. Her
son, Paul, remained at home with a
boy cousin as company. During the
night the boys quarreled, according to
the lad, and Paul left the house.
When Mrs. Mooney returned the
next day she found that the boy had
not returned and at once instituted a
search for him. She hired a livery
team and secured the surrounding
country with no results until last Sun
day when she found, near La Habra,
a rancher named ROLAND who had seen
and talked to the boy
The mother thinks the quarrel was
used as an excuse by the boy to leave
home, as he did not want to go to
school. She describes him as a deli
cate looking youth of 10 wearing eye
glasses. He Is 8 feet inches in height
and is clothed in a gray blouse and
knee trousers. Mrs. Mooney offers
reward of $25 for his return.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-25
LAW FIXING TAX RATE AT
85 CENTS PASSES COUNCIL
Lay Over Budget Appointments
for a Week

Through a misapprehension on the
part of the auditors department the
statements of apportionments contain
ed in the budget were sent out to the
different departments yesterday. This
was little premature on the part of
the auditor because the budget did not
pass the council and there is possi-
bility that ONE changes may be made
bility that some changes may be made
although this is not likely.
The ordinance fixing the tax rate at
So cents did pass the council, but the
budget appointments, which are con-
tanned in a resolution and not an ordi-
nance, were laid over for a week.. so
that the members of the council could
famillarize themselves with its pro-
visions.
Should any changes be made from
the figures reported the statements
sent out by the auditor yesterday will
have to be recalled, but the depart
ments are going ahead on the assump-
ton that the amounts appropriated
by the finance committee in the budget
will be the amounts they will have to
work with during the coming year.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-25
Municipal Affairs
PLEADS RELIEF FROM
DUTIES AS FORESTER
Chief Inspector of Public Works
Says Tree and Foliage
Questions important

w. M. Humphreys, chief inspector
of public works, pleaded with the
board of public works yesterday, al
most with tears in his eyes, to be re-
lieved of the duties of citv forester, but
his appeal had little effect, for 1t did
not soften the hearts of President Hub
bard and General Chaffee, the other
members of the board, and he must
continue to be city forester.
1.-THE council has made no appro-
priation for the forestry work this
year and we are doing it in my de-
partment in a most perfunctory way"
said Mr.. Humphreys. when a per-
nit to trim trees is asked for we
grant the permit without the inspection
that is necessary because we have no
way of making the inspection. Some-
times the excavation inspectors investi-
gate a little when there is any dis
pute, but we are neglecting more i'm
portant work to do that of forestry.
"It is a big job to do the forestry
work of this city properly. 1t requires
not one man, but several, and do not
believe the council has the money to
provide for them. But it should be
placed in the hands of some depart
ment that can handle it better"
Mr.. Humphreys did not add that he
would personally be relieved of much
work If the forestry bureau was taken
from him. But it is seldom that the
inspector of public works leaves his
office before midnight.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-25
News of the Courts
sPELLACY AND YOUNG
RENDER ACCOUNTING
Contestants Show Condition OF
Affairs to Decide Share
of Plaintiff

In accordance with an order issued
ten days ago by Judge Monroe of the
superior court, in the case of c. S.
Young against T. Spellacy, oil oper-
ator, both contestants appeared in his
tribunal yesterday to render account
ings of their affairs.
Young, in his original suit, alleged
unfairness on the part Of Spellacy In
returns from invested money in the
Mascot Oil company and the Illinois
Crude Oil company, but Judge Monroe
declared after the case had been be-
fore him several days that he would
allow Young no more than Spellacy
had been willing to give him:
Although that was only about a
third of Young's claims, it still Is ex-
pected to reach approximately $780,
1t was to decide exactly what was
due to Young that the accounting was
ordered and consequently begun
Yesterday, attorneys for both sides go
ing to court with immense packages
of notes and company books, which In
turn showed great numbers OF flGures'
Youngs attorneys began the ac-
counting, taking up the entire day IN
telling the court the position of Young
and what they believed should be his
share. -,
1t is not unlikely that the case VIII
continue for several days. .
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-25
LETTER CARRIERS WANT
NATIONAL CONVENTION

The Los Angeles Convention league
has received a request from the let
ter carriers convention committee OF
Los Angeles asking the leagues CO.
operation in it's efforts to secure the
next biennial convention of letter
carriers of the United States which
will be held in 1913. The Los An
geles carriers have raised large sum
to defray expenses incurred in trying
for the convention.
The letter carriers state conven-
ton will be held in San Francisco
September 5, and the Los Angeles
carriers want an official assurance OF
support before sending representatives
to the state convention and having
them request the entire state to assist
in bringing the big convention to Los
Angeles in 1913.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-25
ADMITTED
TO THE CALIFORNIA BAR

Out of a class of fifty-four men who
took the examination for admission
to the bar, forty-two were success
full. The examinations We're held
Monday and yesterday by the justices
of the district court and those who
will receive certificates from the state
are:
Charles w. Lyon, w. r. Law, Rich
ard Arthur Dunnigan, w. e. Ferguson,
Walter Whitworth, Christopher j.
Multhauf, jr., Clay G.. Knox, John II.
Neely, Twain Nicholson, William b.
Julian, Hamilton Murray, Edward w.
Hope, John Joseph Musgrove, Norris
M. Converse Cleveland Schultz, Henry
Stanley Benedict, A. L. Sebille, Archi-
bald, Samuel Goldfam, Robert Mitch
ell, James D. Dillon, Clarence l.. Var
iel, Charles F. Holgate, Otto Sanak-
er, Virgil Ray Belieu, Douglas l.. Ed
monds, Irl E. Solomon, Alexander
Young Leitch, Harry H. Crouch,
Roscoe A. Goodcell, ]. D. Rutledge,
Jesse r. Shafer, James S. Jarrott,
Hartwell Cook Russell, Isaac Jones. A.
Raymond, Claude L. Chambers, Rob-
ert L. Dunlap, Daniel Beecher, Walter
Satterwhite, Joseph w. NOVEL;, Har-
old F. Orr and Henry G. Bodkin.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-25
FARMS
NEAR THIS CITY

Have you ever hoped to have a homa
OF one, five or ten Acres-on the foot
hill slopes near Los Angeles?
Haven't you wished that some friend
had taken you by the shoulder and
made you pick up a few acres at Holly
wood, Altadena or Sierra Madre before
they advanced from $500 up to $4,000 an
acre? Those places have passed for
ever from your eesy reach.
The Western Empire, California'S
famous homeseekels' and rural home
journal, is now completing an organi-
zation of 200 local ana eastern readers
to take over 1400 acres of land at SUM-
land, in the original Monte Vista val
ley. 1t is a n-hidden valley
seven miles back of Glendale. This
district surpasses Altadena or even
Redlands in it's richness and grandeur,
and is only fifteen miles from the
Chamber of Commerce building In Los
Angeles. Sunland's Monte Vista val
ley has the best climatic protection of
any district on the coast side OF the
Sierras. Come and see 1t now.
John McGroarty. the famous poet of
our southland. says OF hio visit: "And
/ saw a vale that day as fair as any in
all the Land of the Hearts Desire. I
was ashamed to think that / had let
the years go by and had wandered far
in quest of beauty, while all the time
Sunland's Monte Vista had been there
in its ravishing lovellness Just beyond
the threshold of my door,"
A few heads of families may Join
this organization, which secures this
land at low wholesale price, improves
1t with roadways, townsite, schools
and trolley line, and distributes the
land to members so that the total cost
to you Is not one-quarter of prevailing
prices in the open retail market.
When this kind Of land is opened IL
goes UP beyond your reach The dis
trict lies In an open valley running
from Pasadena west to Fernando. In
Guiding La Canada, La Crescenta and
Monte Vista-Sunland. Don't try to
imagine about it's conditions--come and
investigate. It is only one hour from
town.
The editor of the Western Empire
has managed the location OF eight suc-
cessful town projects on this same
plan.
This is your foothill home opportun-
ity. Level, rich in productivity and
water, frostless, baimy and 1900 feet
above sea level.
Daily auto stage leaves our Office q
p. m. except Sunday. returning p. m.
Or special morning trips may be ar
ranged. Engage your seats in advance.
Fare 81 round trip.
Call or write at once for booklet.
Western Empire Suburban Farms
association. 100 to 119 Chamber OF Com
merce building. Los Angeles California
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-25
CITY TO SETTLE DISPUTE
WITH GAMEWELL COMPANY

A settlement OF the long drawn out
controversy between the city and the
Gamewell company over some fire
alarm apparatus, appears to be In a
fair way to be settled, for the supply
committee will recommend to the coun-
Gil that the Gamewell company be
paid for a portion of the apparatus in
question, about $4,000 worth. This does
not include the fire alarm boxes that
are in controversy.
The city ordered this apparatus from
the Gamewell company several years
ago and it has been in use ever since,
but it has not been paid for. Payment
was held up by w. C. Mushet when he
was city auditor, and for almost the
entire three years of the term Of office
of the former council the Gameweli
company was the subject of investi-
cation by a special council committee.
When the old council went out of Of
flee this committee reported adversely
to paying for the apparatus.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-25
DALTON AVENUE MAY BE
ACCEPTED AS CITY STREET

If the Los Angeles railway will dedi-
cate its thirty-foot right of way on
Dalton avenue to the city for street
purposes there is a chance that Dalton
avenue may be accepted as public
street. Such was the opinion ex-
pressed by the board of public works
yesterday when City Engineer Hamlin
made a report to that body on the
petition of property owners on Dalton
avenue to have the street accepted by
the city.
Dalton avenue is in what is known
as University Place tract and the
street work on it is not up to city
specifications. 1t is a private street,
for it was not accepted by the county
when an offer of dedication was made,
the county officials objecting to the
private right of way that had been
given the railway company.
Mr.. Hamlin stated to the board that
It would not be just TO other tract SUBJ
dividers to force them to live up to the
city specifications and then to accept a
street with an inferior grade of i'm
proYements.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-25
BEGIN OFFICIAL COUNT
OF PRIMARY BALLOTS
Believe Unofficial Returns Will
Remain UnaItered

The count Of the votes for candidates
for state offices cast at the primary
election of August 16 has been begun
under the direction of the board of
supervisors, who are occupying Judge
Conrey's department of the superior
court for the purpose.
All of the extra fifty-five clerks en-
ployed for the work are busy checking
the ballots, and adding machines have
been placed in requisition, but so far
no results upon any candidate have
been completed. 1t is not expected
that unofficial returns will be greatly
altered In any case, however.
Following the work on the state Off
cials, that of checking up the ballots
cast for county officers will be begun,
and that will complete the task now
before the supervisors.
1t is expected that the end of the
work will be in sight by the close OF
the week, although the law allows six
teen days after an election for the OFF,
cial checking of the ballots.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-25
OBJECT TO BUILDING
OF STABLE NEAR PARK
South Hoover and West Vernon
Associations Meet

The third meeting Of the South
Hoover and West Vernon street I'M. I'M.
ntoyement association was held last
evening at the intersection of Forty
ninth and Figueroa streets and many
applicants were admitted to member l"lT
ship. The reports of various commit
tees were received and a general dis
cussion was held on the subject OF I'm lm-
proving the streets ana CROSSINGS So w.,
erage, drainage, lighting and water
systems. IL.
demned a strip of land south of Agrl-
cultural park and the park commission
plans to build a stable there. AT the
meeting last evening, a committee was
appointed to appear before the coun-
eli next Monday evening and protest
against building the stable in that
neighborhood.
The residents of South Hoover and
West Vernon districts are evincing
considerable interest in the new i'm
provement association and it Is be-
iieved that the membership will reach
at least 1000 before the next meeting.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-25
SALE OF cow CAUSES
ARREST OF WOMAN
Buyer Claims Jersey Did Not Live
Up to Representations

Believing she was not getting the
guaranteed quantity OF rich milk from
a Jersey COW she purchased, Mrs. A.
Schmid yesterday caused the arrest
of Mrs. P. E. Faulkner, from whom
she purchased the COW. Mrs. Faulkner
was taken before Justice Summerfield
yesterday afternoon, charged with
having gained money by false pre-
lenses. Mrs. Schmid accused the wo-
man Of having sold her the COW for
SIS, claiming that the COW would give
five gallons of rich milk daily and
enough milk to make two pounds of
butter each day.
Mrs. Schmid claims that the COW did
not give the prescribed amount of milk
daily, therefore she secured the ar
rest OF Mrs. Faulkner. Mrs. Faulk-
ner deposited a $1,000 bail bond and
secured her release. She will be given
a preliminary examination before JUS
tice Summerfield on August 29.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-25
FRANCISCO De ALBA CASE
TO BE HEARD AUGUST 80

Before Judge Davis of the superior
court several criminal cases were
partly heard yesterday.
The trial of Francisco de Alba, ac-
cused of grand larceny, was set for
August 80.
G. ]. Lowry's application for pro
baton will be heard tomorrow. HIS
nIeo for freedom on parole was due
for attention yesterday, but too much
time had elapsed since his confession
to- burglary for it to be legal. The
legal procedure must be repeated.
F. w. Graeff, who passed a worth
less check and who wants probation
will be given a hearing tomorrow.
The charge of wife abandonment
against Reeves Jurardo was dismissed.
Because of errors in the information
charging w. H. Smith with assault
with deadly weapon, new complaint
will be filed.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-25
MOVE TO DISMISS
PALO VERDE CASE
Contend State Failed to Show the
Lands in Dispute Unfit
for Cultivation
WITNESSES OFFER TESTIMONY
Pioneer River Pilot TestltIeS on
Conditions in Valley
Since 1859
WITNESSES OFFER TESTIMONY

Contending that the state had failed
70 show that 10000 acres of Palo Verde
valley lands in controversy were swamp
and overflow lands, unfit for cultlVa-
tion September 2S, 1850, Luclus n
Chase. representing the federal govern
nent and the Settlers league Whicn when
intervened in the proceeding, YESTERDAY
formally moved the dismissal OF tne
case Surveyor General Archer re-
served decision on the motion and or
dered that the hearing proceed. me
formal motion by Mr.. Chase was as
follows: cor
NAL motion to dismiss these proceeu-
ings upon several grounds. FIRST tla' i
the state has not presented any 4 ent.
dence showing or tending to snow tndI
onv oF these lands in controversy were
swamn and overflow lands, unfit FOR
cultivation September 2S, 1850.
"On the further ground that the tes-
+i,,onv efFirmatiVely shows that crops
can be successfully grown on lanus
oyerdowed, after the overflow mas
subsided. On the further grouno thdt
II affimatively appears by testimony
introduced by the state thaI no .thoi,t 1top3
can he grown on these lands without
Irrigation unless they have been over
flowed; Amt
"And upon the further ground that
M evidence has been introduced snow
ing that the greater part or any OF Ine
smallest subdivision involved in this
hearing is swamp and oVerIloW laAu
within the meaning Of the act
STATE RESTS CASE
Though the state rested Tuesday aft
ernoon. it recalled to the stand yester
dav morning A. P. Wiley, postmaster OF
Palo Verde. The witnes testlneo thae
floods had often delayed the mans aO
PaIo Verde, and that on several occa-
sions the mail pouches were brought to
the postoffice in boats. Mr.. Wiley also
testified that the population OF Palo
Verde has decreased since 1900, ana ne
attihI1tes the decrease to the fact that
neonle were unable to make a HVlhe
there. A.. z4o,d
The first witness called to the STAND
by the government was Capt. 1saao
on vessels plying up ana QoWn INC
colorado river. He testified that ne
had been up river many times since
1870 In 1859 he carried supplies up the
Colorado to troops who were In pur-
suit Of renegade Indians. The captain
testified that he has noticed very I,; NUS
change in land conditions in the Valey
Ci1na 1890 and stated that 1t was not
nossible to raise crops without HilSat-
ing unless after an overflow.
George w. McFee was then placed
on the stand and testified that he mas
been ranching in Palo Verde valley
since 1877. He told Of crop conditions.
stating that he had raised several
W, D. Hickey, a large land owner in
the valley, was the last witness called
and testified up to o'clock, Wheh an an
adjournment was taken until thls
,11orning He told of crop conditions
and and testified that he also raised crops
on the valley lands.
The hearing was held yesterday IN
the United States district courtroom,
Taio building, and will be resumed
there this morning at 10 o'clock.