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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-05-09

TW0Ib8Se hItS, UfNeTIdS, FtIt OF
bases. c. 4. c. 3. P. A C. ,: first base
on errors. c. \. c. 0, P. y. c. ); double
PLAYS. Tom Yen-En Sue-Akina, Freitas-
Deponte-J Joseph; struck out by Freltas
?. Annoy ., Apau 3; bases on called
halls. off Freitas / off Annoy /, off
Apau |: innings pitched. by Annoy 3, by
Apau ): hits. off Annoy ?. off Apau ?,
Umpire, p. Joy. Time Of game, hour
II mlnntes.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-05-09

T0TaI@. --.-..'-4o u - ~ .
Double play, Kojima to MorIyama;
bases on balls, off Nishi ,: struck out,
by Ntshi ); passed balls, by 7. Mort
wanna ,; sacrifice hits, Kojima /, Haya-
Shi J. Time Of game, | hr. 30 m.
Umpire. L. Lemon. Scorer, {. X. Abe,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-05-09

batting foul third strike.
Two base hits, Ozaki, kato; double
play. Yamamoto to Yoshiga TO Ozakl;
bases on balls, off Yamashlr0 >; struck
out, by Yamashiro 3, passed balls, by
Matsuuchi > Time of game, | hr. -
m. Umpire, L. Lemon. Scorer, 9. h.
Abe,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-05-09
MARINES BEAT JAPS,
CHINESE SHUT OUT
Cling of Ball by First
BaSenlan.
o,hu League Standing.
Marines, 2; J. A. c" J.
~. r., 5: c. A. c., u.

nh rames at Athletic Park yester-
oro Of the shut-out variety and
aa1v for the timely run Of the King
~. sam in the ninth inning Of the
~. came, the Japs would have ended
.hs,r came with as clean sheet as was
-or landed any one IN a prize package
At country fair,
Gibson Of the Marines was the candy
"a throughout the game and his offer
mos always proved pulling. The team
Wort TOO. was about perfect and
ra rs . repetition of the good work done
their Saturday game with Barry 5
Beauts .,..1 fou h,sahou
and with the diamond IN excellent con
a. 3.ion some fast work was done on the
u.. IN In she. IN the second game, work
4 like a Trojan to pass score over
tbo nlate for his team, bat time ana
- ba was forced to retire on some
- fielding work of his opponents,
rbo Portuguese team came back into
+ba came determined to make up for
t 40 moor showing of the Sunday be
s n Freitas in the box, was good
s chance and Teves proved himself to be
mnre al home around short, than he
had been at second.
D Iosanb on first. amused the fans with
yerT clever piece Of unlntentlonal
IN the third Apau knocked a high
non av which Joseph attempted to held.
mntf and the ball bounced INTO the
AZ AGAIN. In trying to recover the
bsll Joseph hit it again with his glove,
Enockiug it back over his head and
nto Deponte' 5 hands who had come
rvpr from second to cover first base.
The muner was declared out.
Louie Soares went up against a swift
one in the intermission between games
that almost put him out Of the running.
Ionic had Just stepped out of the cluo
room and while walking across to the
bench was struck on the jaw by ball.
He dropped on the spot. Though SUI
fering great pain, Louie stuck to ms
JOB and played a star game.
The summary of the innings IN Wnich
runs were made is as follows:
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-05-09
Second Game

In the third Soares few out to cen
Ter Joseph singled. Mike frelta.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-05-09
eSeaki, line out; T. Moriyama out,

Totals 3 ; 3 % /,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-12-31
THIRD BIG FAILURE
ON THE ROBIN LIST
Collapse of Alleged Frenzied
Financier's Trolley Line
SwellS Total.

NEW YORK. Dec. S1.-The collapse OF
the third concern with which Joseph c.
Robin. tbs. alleged bank wrecker was
identified. came today in the announce
ment that a receiver had been appoiut,ys
FOR the South Short Traction Company.
Robins Long Island trolley line. which
he organized IN 1893 with "A capital Of
$2,0o0,oao.
The receiyers5'p was ordered by the
United States Csrcsit Court Of Brooklyn
on petition Of a stockholder who alleged
that the company was fnsoIvent and had
debts Of S6oa0o0-
The vounz huancier viII live 10 stand
trial for his alleged criminal operations
It was announced at Bellevue Hospital
this morning that Robin Is recovering
from the poison which he took yesterday
afternoon. Just before ne was 10 be ar
raigned in court 10 plead 10 the fndict-
ment charging him with stealing SS0O10
from the funds Of the washington saw
ings Bank. of which he is president.
Before Robin is able 10 appear in
court, however. II is probable that new
indictments viii be returned against
him. as the January grand jury viii BY
that time have had an opportunity 10
begin work on the evidence relating TO
his speculatious with funds Of the
Northern Bank of New York and the
Washington Savings Bank
The proceedings against Robin have
been postponed indefinitely pending his
recovery. On Tuesday the January
grand jury viii begin The consideration
Of evidence in the banIs-wrecking cases
which will be submitted by District At
tOrusv Whitman
District Attorney Whitman was out OF
town today, and win not return until
Tuesday morning In his absence acting
District Attorney Mott has charge OF the
Investigation which is going forward
into Robins affairs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-12-31
VAR TALK SECUTED
BY BARON UCHIDA
" Japan Does Not Want Phil
ippines, Ambassadors
Emphatic Statement

Japan does not want The Philippine
Islands. either as a dependency or as
an addition 20 the empire N any other
way The United States and Japan
we-e never more friendly, and al talk
OF war is caused by sinister influences
IN Manila
Baron Ysgua Uchida, ambassador
from Japan 10 the United States. today
put thls quietus on the war rumors that
have followed close upon the heels OF
the reports that japanese spies have
been active in different parts OF the
Philippine Islands.
Baron Uchida, seated N his Office at
'Ihe Pacific Coast open Cu his desk
before HIM. told a reporter for The
Times his opinion OF the reports that
agents OF the NIkadO were hOneycOub-
ing strategic points IN the Philippines
and going TO any risk to secure draw
mss and photographs Of fOruhcatiOns
there
Il do not believe these reports. said
Baron Cchida. -'It must be remember
co Inat private manufacturers or battle
ships do not lose when they are given
additional orders for warships And
manufacturers OF the munitions and
ordinances OF war do not lose when na-
ti0ns arm themselves Further than
this I cannot go N any public state
ment- But what fnferences are to be
drawn from my words are obvious.
japan IS busy with Its domestic prob
lens and with other serious problems in
the vicinity OF the empire ! would
troops on the Island Of Formosa. I
know this 20 be untrue There are only
enough troops kept there to keep the
natives in check.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-12-31
ARRESTED At PIER
AS CARD SHARPS
Two Men Later Released
When Liners Passenger
Declines TO Press Charge.

NEW YORK, Dec 31-Two men al
iegeG to be card sharDs who had heeced
the passengers on the liner CamDaafa
were arrested today, when the vessel
reached quarantine, in answer 10 a wire
less request sent to the police by one
Of the passengers.
The prisoners gave their names as J.
=. Harvey and J. E. Bell.
The arrests revealed the story Of q
fight IN the lOunging room of the shin.
after one Of the passengers had charged
the two men with cheating at cards
However, the complainant's anger was
cooled By the time he got ashore. and
as he refused to press the charge. the
two men were released. Bell claimed "a
be London broker and Harvey is a
New Yorker, he says
Inspector Russell several days aEo
received wireless message from one
Of the passengers who signed himself
De Witt Bailey" in the MESSAGE he
told Of the poker game, and Of the fiSl4t
in the lounsing room, which followed
be said bad feeling had been engendered
and asked for protection Detectives
Lesson and Moody, Of the central
Office met the liner According TO the
story told them by the passengers one
OF the players lost $50 in the game Ia
Bell. A remark Of another passenger
aroused his suspicious, ana tffe-ne11
cay, when he met Bell in the iOungIng
room he accused Bell Of sharp practice.
Bel made an indignant denial and
angry words led 10 a fist fight which
was stopped by the liners crew.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-12-31
SNOW PREDICTED
TOMORROW NIGHT
New Year Will Open Clear
and Cold, However, Ac-
cording to Forecast.

Before 1911. the new born year. is one
day old she is 10 be Christened- and
probably VIII wear a mantle Of white
for it has been predicted by the weather
man that there viii be rain OF snow to
morrow evening.
People VIII shudder when Old Father
Time removes 1910 from the throne at u
o'clock tonight, because It has been de-
creed that the weather shall continue
fair and cold.
The new year VIII make her debut
amid dark surroundings for unless tire
prophecies Of the Weather Bureau are
incorrect, tomorrow viii be marked by
increasing CIOudiness and warmer tenn
Derature. This is to be followed by rain
or snow.
Owing TO the continued cold weather
today, II has been impossible TO clean
streets by the flushing process, and as
a result the seven gangs Of men who
were working with hose yesterday have
been laid Off Only the Regular white
wing gangs are On the work now
Had mercury ascended to q point
above freezing. flushing would have been
resumed. but at noon the Thermometer
showed the temperature to be IS or
six degrees below the freezing point
The Weather Bureau predicts a dTOD to
- degrees tonight It went 70 p last
night.
S5sperintendent Woods. Of the Street
Cleaning Department. this morning
stated that all of the territory covered
by the white wing service has been
flushed He pronounced the streets n
be IN pretty fair condition.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-12-31
NEPHEW WILL SELL
TOLSTOY'S ESTATE
KuStinSky Arrives to Close
Deal With Carnegie or
Rockefeller.

NEW YORK, Dec. SI--Among the
passengers arriving here today upo1
the Atlantic liner Campania vas Mich
ael AleXandrOvitCh KustinSky, nephew
OF the late Count Tolstoy, who has come
10 America TO sell the T0lstoy estate at
Yasnaya POlyana. Russia. to either An
drew Carnegie or John D Rockefeller
probably to Mr.. Carnegie
The price asked for the estate is not
known, but the children Of Count ToI-
stoy' commissioned Mr. Kustinslxv to
drive as satisfactory bargain as pos
sibie-
The reason the TolStoy family Is so
anxious 10 have AIr- Carnegie purchase
ihe estate IS because they want a great
memorial TO peace erected there in con
junction with a museum and an educa-
tional institution, and one agreement in
the bill OF sale VIII be that the grounds
OF the estate be maintained just as thev
were while the philosopher and noveIfst
lived
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-12-31
HozU Washington VIII
Usher IN the WezU Yea-

Capital prepares to welcome the
New Year with a noisy greeting.
Hotels and cafes viii be thronged
by gay watchers, and tables are
at premium.
Midnight watches VIII be held in
number OF churches and spec.
services viii be held from II to
II O'Clock.
Usual noise-makiDg crowds VIII
throng Pennsylvania avenue and
other principal streets of the
Capital.
Major Sylvester would put a ban
On all uaseemly noise at mid
night, and also intends to stop
the popping coTks at this hour
Christmas DECORATIONS remain IN
place in hotels and homes, and
VIII lend bTiliance to New Year
Eve celebrations.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-12-31
FLYER TIPS OVER
WITHOUT WARNING
Three Handred Feet Up Accident
Occurs, and Airman Dies on
Way TO Hospital.
Death Toll During Wees IN
AUiaff0n Ranks

The present week has been marked
BY an unusual number Of aero
plane fatalities.
On Wednesday, the outset of
contemplated flight from Paris to
Brussels and return, Alexandra
Laffon and Marquis Mario Paula
were killed by the zoo-foot faI
OF their Machine
Yesterday at St Cyr, France, Lieut..
Caumont was killed when his
army aeroPlane feH 80 feet.
Johnny" MOissant fatally hurt To-
day at New Orleans, dying a few
minutes later, VIXEN aeroPlane
turns turtle 500 feet IN the air
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-12-31
Insane Man Arrested
At the White House

The White House police today arrested
a co1ored man who gave his name as
Siias Johnson, of Madison. Ill, on a
charge Of insanity, and sent him - No.
1 precinct police station
Johnson was wandering around the
grounds and demanding TO SEE the FTesi-
dent. He showed no violence O. any
sign Of evil intent. but his appearance
unbalanced He said he was thirty
seven years old, and had been here Tor
several days.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-12-31
Rv JOSEPH ". BUCK,

Editor OF the Washington Investigator
Congress should first increase the sal
aries Of the civil employees and then
provide for the retirement Of superan-
nuated employees
Present needs should be considered
FIST in other words, as thousands Of
men and women are today struggling
with conditions that are akin 20 real
poverty because OF the low salaries paid
BY the Government Hundreds Of fam
Tlfes have only the bare necessities Of
life, being denied any Of the luxUries
and comforts by reason Of their poor
wages.
II is noble and right that Congress
should look into the future ard provide
Tor those who VIII grow olf in the
service, but fl is equally OF more i'm
portant TO take heed OF the hard work
Eng and faithful erapIoye in the present
year No one can deny that soma i'm
mediate steps should be taken TO retire
the aged employees on a basis that viii
cave then IN comfort in their declining
years, but 4, IS more urgent that salaries
should fTlst be raised.
Questions Are InseparabIe.
The questions Of salary increase and
retirement are inseparably linked and
when considered by Congress There IS
no evasion Of this fact, and, therefore,
It should be apparent that the salaries
issue should come first
Advocates Of the cOntributory plan Of
retirement frankly admit that the adop-
tion Of the scheme BY Congress without
q provision for an increase in salary
would b. sure % work a hardship. They
contemplate simultaneous action on both
movements, but il would be fatal IL their
snticipations failed and only the retire
nenL legislation We're passed
II is almost q certainty that Congress
viii not grant straight civil pensions
and grant an Increase in the next
breath II viii consider the pension as
an increase in pay, and the result viii
be that only the aged employees would
be benefited and thousands Of unpaid
workers would continue to bear their
burden OF lev wages
However. II salaries were increased
there is a possibility OF Congress being
forced 10 allow pensions for the SUPER
annuated- II is doubtful. though.
whether Congress be liberal enough 10
grant pensions and then turn around
and raise salaries
Salary Question Predominant
Ample evidence has already been pre-
sented by The Times to demonstrate the
urgency of an immediate increase and
why the salary question should be given
Continued on Eleventh Page)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-12-31
Must Not Employ Substi-
tutes Indefinitely, Rules
Comptroller.
TEMPORARY TEACHERS
ENTITLED TO FULL PAY
Instructor Should Not Draw Sal
ary When He Does
Not Work.
Con1ptroLLer'S KiezUS As to
Substitute Teachers

Comptroller Of tn. Treasury rules
school teachers must not farm
out" the5r posi- ions
Substitute teacaers cannot be en-
gagged for IN indefinite period.
Substitute teachers must be paid
the full salary drawn by the regu-
lar teacher.
Comptroller declares that when
teachers are incapacitated their
names should not appear on rolls,
nor should they receive any part
Of their salary.
Order Of Board Of Education per
mitting hinag Of substitute for
indefinite period cause Of decision
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-12-31

A decision which upsets the whole
system OF employing substitute teachers
in the District public schools, which de-
cIares that a tsacher has no right %
farm OUT hts position FOR an Indefinite
period. and which goes further and de-
cIares the substitute entitled 20 the fun
salary allowance OF the regular teacher.
was given ssday by the COmptrolIcr Of
I the Tr=sswy
me oFd1IiolI or tfe- J-uTI-TJSr0Tler. iI as
swer &C a question raised BY Auditor
Tweedsle o. the District. may affect
any one Of he 1,S00 teachers employed
in washington II simply means that
when = .ue7Cher becomes III. ne may en-
pIOy q substitute. provided the subsri-
tute is paid the fun amount received
b. the regular teacher. and provided the
substitute is not used more than sixty
days
Board Exceeded Rights.
The Comptroller decides that the
Board Of Education has no right To au-
thorize a teacher to employ a substi-
tute and pay less than the regular
teacher Is receiving
In other words. If a teacher is unable
70 teach, he must be considered or tue
rolls Hes -'dOCked.- 50 to speak and
--l0 -'------ > ---4ot - ~ Iile man OI WOll-
an doing his work.
The teacher who employs q substitute
has no right TO get HIS work done at
/ bargain prices, decides Comptroller
Traceweu-
For thirty years a list Of substitute
teachers. available IL times OF emer-
gency, has been kept By the Board Of
Education These substitutes generally
were employed for not more than sixty
days The Board Of Education recently
issued an order for the Indefinite" en-
pioymeht Of a substitute, and this
Continued on Seventh Page)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-12-31
Cody Makes New Mark
In Endurance Flights

LONDON, Dec 2L-Captain Cody, the
British army aviation expert. today es-
tablished a new English endurance and
time record by flying Is5 miles ia fonr
hours and fifty minutes
COdy's flight establishes a new .recor1
for the prize offered to the EnefisF
aviator who makes the longest -s5lS-
tained fight in the United KINGDOM in
the year 1910
Cody is an American BY birth. but bxr
adoption an Englisbman.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-12-31
WEATHER REPORT

The indications are that the cold wave
IN the East VIII be followed by rising
temperature during tonight and Sunday.
except that colder weather VIII over
spread the upper lake region and the
Mississippi valley Sunday.
There viii be rains tonight or Sun
day in the south Atlantic and east Gulf
States Tennessee, and the Ohio valley.
and rain or STOW in the middle Atlantic
States by Sunday night. The weather
wiz become unsettled, with local SHOWS.
IN the lake region tonight or Sunday
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-12-31
Increased Pay Would Re
suit in Greater Efficiency,
Says ]. w. Buck.
NO CHANGE IN PAY
SINCE 1858, HE ADDS
In Other Fields Advances Have
Come With Higher Cost
of Living.
Why Salaries SbonLd Be
Raised First

Higher Saiaries viii solve the su-
perannEatiOn problem
Without increased salaries the con-
tributory form Of retirement
would be a hardship.
No chance for straight pension legis-
lation unless salaries are first
raised.
Increases IN salary would greatly
improve efficiency Of service
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-12-31
Fire Kills Two Persons:
Fatally Injuries Three

PATERSON, y J, Dec 3l.-Two per
sons we're killed and three so seriously
injured today that they are n the hos
pital, one probably fatally, as the result
of a fire in a family house at 3 SeeIey
street, early today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-12-31
Eight Men Meet Death
In West Virginia Mine

NfATF.NAN, W Va, De-. sl-Eieh.
men, two Americans. and six Italians
were killed this morning BY a fau Of
slate IN Lickford mine, of the Red
Jacket Coal Company.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-12-31
FORECAsT - - DIsrPIcr

Fair and continued cold tonight SSn-
day. Increasing cloudiness and warmer
probably followed by rain or snow sun
day afternoon OF night lowest rempera-
ture tonight, about - degrees; moderate
10 brisk east 10 south winds
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-12-31
TEMPERATURES


Today-Hlgn tide. 9-57 a. m. and S-a2
p. M, low TIDE Z-12 a. N. and 2-OS .. m
Iomorrov'--ftigh tide 12;49 a m and
-03 p m, low tide, 6:s5 a m and 80
2. m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-12-31

- ~ t1ILE-ANS- La, Dec Sl-Joha
B. Afoissant, The most famous Of Amer
can avistOrs and Iong-heraIded as the
most daring alrman or the world. be-
cause Of his feat IN being the frr IN
cross the English Channel with a pas-
senger, was fatally injured tod=v when
his aeroDlane was dashed 10 the ground
at the height Of 80 feet az Harahan.
ten miles from this city
He died a few minutes Ia.er while
being taken 10 a hospital
At the tine the disaster occurred
Moissant was making an attempt To
win The BIicheIin Trorhy. the ground
Tor which was broken at Buc- France
yesterday by Aviator Tabuteau. the
famous French flyer
Without Warning.
The accident was caused by The ma
chine becoming unmana CeabIe. IL
struck a treaeherous bank Of air which
whir'ed 1t out OF the avIator-s control
before ne knew what had happened
As the aeroplane tilted 1t shot down
ward, with 1Ioissant underneath cling
ing 10 IL He struck the earth first and
the heavy machine crashed down upon
him.
The motors were apparently working
without a brea-e VIXEN disaster over
took the intrepid Eyer. The machine
seemed to turn turtle without giving
the operator a seconds notice.
The machine feI toward earth with
siekenins suddenness. Those who he
held the accident looked on horror
stricken Moissant could be seen at
tempting to right the planes and then
cIinging for his life to the framework as
he shot downward with the speed Of
plummet-
Confident of Success.
8Toissant had left this city at O'Clock
this morning TO compete for the McheIIn
Trophy. He was confident OF establish
ing a new distance mark and cheerfuIIy
bantered with those about him as he
climbed into his seat upon the aeroplane.
His mechanic tinkered about the mz-
chinery for a few moments while 8Iois-
=
cheer from the spectators sent him
speeding on his way. Aoissant turned
his car away from the aviation grounds
and was soon lost from sight as he
winged his war toward. .Harahan- Along
the way many persons who had never
before seen an aeropIane. thought chat
the feeting machine was a new kind or
bird
Moissant ran into z number OF wind
pockets, due TO gulf winds. according
10 later stories from those who saw him
journeying away from New Orleans At
least he seemed to have troubles OF
some kind. and those watching declared
that the treacherous breezes caused the
difficulty
The Accident.
AIoissant had been in the air lust an
hour when the fatal disastss occurred
The intrepid aviator was speeding ike
huge swallow above the ground when
the accident. occurred The news of his
fall was intrn e6ia tely telephored to the
city and caused a wave OF horror 10
Mardi Gras Celebration, Feb. zs-zs.
1e11-Southern Railway viii sell NIardi
Gras tickets Fsn z 10 = to Pensacola
Mobile. and New Orleans at greatly re-
duro5 fares -Four fast trains daily.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-12-31
WASHINGTON READY
TO GREET NEW YEAR
Thousands Will Welcome
Arrival, Each in His
Own Way.

The good old year OF 1910, with its sue
cesses and its disaIpointments. its
comedies and tragedies. its JOYS ard
sOrrOWs, Is passing today
At y O'Clock tonight, while this and
other nations celebrate, Father Time
VIII throw into the discard another
number. and viii introduce TO a wait
ing ard watching public, the figure iD
lieu Of the that everybody has grown
so used TO during the last go days
The Capital is ready to welcome the
New Year With the weather OF to-
day. New Year eve and its nerrynaking
never seemed more in order Everybody
is impatientiy bidinE the time until the
night shah fan and the last SIX hours
viSil over the dying old wear snail 5e
In nrrier