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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-30
System Of the private company.
]. W. Fits.
1921 3lst az. s.

Seattle. Wash. Jan. 81, 1911.
Dear Editor: sure do approve
0f your going after the S. r. Co.
and ri Gil They deserve all they
get am working for the s. y.
Co. myself and J know that they
are strongly for HI Gin. and that
the 5. r.. Co. Is just as strong
against the municipal street car
system, for they are taking all OF
the mems names and addresses and
asking them II they have registered.
So J hope that ali OF the street car
boys will have sense enough to vote
for Mr. Diiling or Brown for mayor.
! can't sign my name as they would
discharge me in five minutes. The
$. r. Co wants the S. r. e. s.
road. SO hope that you will burn
this letter so the company won't
get IL. | am a motorman and have
been with the company six years.
Mr.. Dilling can depend on a good
vote from the boys. j. ID.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-30
Editor Seattle star,


Editor Seattle Star.
Dear Sir. The policy OF the
city lighting department TO operate
the city lighting plant 70 as not 70
lnjure any private lighting com.
pany. Is a false one II Is equivalent
20 the position Of the two fools.
who fcll into the hands Of a wiz.
ard They we're given the task Of
feeding a Young dragon and were
Informed that u they did not feed
the dragon all Il wanted. the wiz
ard would put them 60 death. and
they were also told that II they did
feed Il all II wanted that In little
while Il would become so large and
ravenous that Il would eat them
The fools said that was fair
enough. Now II the policy Of the
city permits the dragon 20 be fed
all Il wants. II viii soon be able
TO eat the city plant The city
ought 10 adopt a policy looking to
the acquisition OF the distribution
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-30

You've got 10 hand II Ia DR. I'd
win J. Brown. socialist candidate
for mayor 10 succeed ~ ON, also
doctor Of dental science mot prac.
ticing AT presnD. also attorney at
law.
No one can deny the doctor n
a good fighter. It's also n fact that
he doesn't lose any money while
he's fighting. Nothing foolish about
Dr.. brown.
When the state dental board
Brown calls u the dental combine
turned Dentist Brown down In his
application for the right TO prnc.
tlce, Dentist Brown retained Law.
yer Brown 90 fight for him la the
courts. Also he iitted up nice
offices FOR Lawyer Brown alongside
Of Dentist Browns. hired mum.
Dor Of dentists who had the dental
boards o. X. 10 do all the dentist
work for him. and started fighting
Every day you see In the papers
something about DR. Browns figh,
with the dental combine. It's paid
advertising. And II pays. Dr.
Brown IL getting rich He's got
fine big offices.
DIR. Brown IL good socialist
The nomination for mayor came
his way. lie took Il.
4 don't claim 90 be entirely un.
selflah." be said. Il viii get some
advertising out OF II. But the
party will get advertised. too. ri
make fight that will bring the
party TO every ones notice We
may not win this year. hut maybe
irll be q different story In five or
SIX years"
So DontistI.awycr Brown be.
comes Candidate Brown. And Den.
list Brown woni lose any money.
However. ! believe IN every
tenet Of my platform" says Brown.
And n should b. elected III en-.
force them | didn't make that
platform. The party drew Il up. |
was willing to run on any platform
that satisfied my party"
SO Candidate Brown adyertlses
his meetings. And they are weil
attended And Brown makes a good
talk. Already he has advertised
his party.
OF course the dental offices arc
atill running It's a good bet that
the dentisi-lawyer candidate won't
see any falling of In bis balance
sheets Tor 1911.
Or Brown has three big boys
ono at Harvard. a second at the
state university. aud the third ln
high school The second boy came
IN while The Star interviewer was
sitting IN one Of the doctors big.
comfortable chAirn.
Say. dad" he burst out. I'VE
took a poll OF the fraternity house
today aud you only got three
votes"
I'm 40 out and make speech
10 them, said his father You're
a poor campaign manager"
DR.. Brown appeared to be proud.
er Of those three boys than Of his
fights for socialism. against the
dental combine. or for mayor. lie
also Is greatly Interested in Social.
isi Mayor Seidcl's administration Ia
Milwaukee
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-30

Nav Say. mawi"
Nov. Edwin. | hope you are not
going to catechlSc me with a cate
CORY Of catch questions. for If"
No. nav: all want is to ask
you something"
Then. what 81 it,
What does a receiving teller do
at a bankg"
Il am glad TO see that YOU crave
wholesome knowledge. Edwin. The
receiving teller Is the one who re.
cclyes the money"
What does he do with II. maw7''
He puts II In the vault"
That's what they call recciy-
Ing vault. Amt itf''
why. no. indeed. Edwin. A re-
ceiving vault is one In a cemetery
into which they put people"
"Oh, Well. then. n they'd put
the receiving teller into the vault
1t would be receiving vault. all
right. all right"
why. what utter nonsense. Ed
VIM That would be peculiar"
"Th.huh And II the receiving
tfiteF Nouiun I put the money IN
the vault. that would be peculiar.
too. wouldn't itg'
II will hear no more from you.
Edwin. Please subside until | fin
lsh reading this article headed:
Why Women Can't Write a Check
The Paper II SO Small II Won't
Hold All They Want to Say.
Nav"
Are you back again, Edwin"
NAV. when people give money
10 bank. don't they know it?"
ITO be sure, my child. To be
sure they do"
Then what's the use OF teller"
What Nav" gave Edwin then
didn't need teller. either. BY the
noise 1t made everybody knew Just
what she was giving Edwin.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-30
four oaIIY pIseontlnuea storx.l

There was a joyous crowd at the
roo sdmiring the quaint animals
from desert and Jungle. The larg.
est crowd was In front of the lion
cage. and r. Ezra Bluejeans OF Wal.
nut Creek was in the front rank
THAT there animal looks purity
fierce" he remarked 10 a bystander
who was not from Walnut Creek.
"Oh. no." replied the bystander.
I" He Is very docile. Pat him on the
head and hear him purr"
So 7. Ezra Bluejeans patted the
lion on the head.
1.-THE ENID
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-30


on YOue PIANO. r1<tr~@
Ny Bonnie can't move: she is
helpless.
She's so thin abe looks ready 20
float.
She cant run, abe can't eli, my
poor Bonnie.
Fer the hobbic skirts got
6onnie's goat.
Ny Bonnie can't see the sweet
sunshine.
She cant even zee where 20
walk.
Her skypieee comes down 20 her
elbow
But just be, your sweet ilfr- abe
can talk
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-30

Mrs FourfIush-YoUr daughter
married a high class nobIeman, Of
eourse7
Mr.. Newlyrioh-You betl Hes
got a title u takes two VISITING
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-30

There's a new kind of vegetable
called the dasheen that looks like
an Irish potato. The dasheen
sounds like that kind OF potato,
also.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-30

4 Girl. aged l6. OF New York. .
= married twice. first time as a
q Joke and the second time ON a I
a dare A few more experiences I
. like this and she may feel con. 4
= tent 10 settle down and live .
q happily ever after 4
q A q 4 A q 4 a a a A A A
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-30
THE QUICK AND THE DEAD

Vermont is OF the that doesn't grow but just
stands still No wonder, then that its legislature promptly
sits the inheritance and throws the direct primary
down the back stairs.
Arizona. California
Pogessveness alike in the development OF and
the making 81 institutions the breath OF their noss
their population goes forward by leaps and bounds their
people and their conception OF social justice expand
Not only the Of empire but the genius Of democracy
westward takes lis way.
SENATOR CANDLES Lormer should be
United States because he had votes
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-30

The clerk vas ohiiElng. The
= lady shopper was prtulant.
. For twenty minutes he nn.
sheived roll after roll Of
= blankets without aruuAing her
. purchasing interest At length
q she said 4 don't Intend buy
ing anything am only look
b Ing for a friend
Wait n moment. madam"
. said the clerk. there Ia one
q more roll on the shelf Per.
= hapa your friend ~ IN that
~ --Everybody's.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-30

IT'S a bad habit and II ought to
be checked" says a California legis.
lator Of women smoking. Leave e
In the oheckroom, girls.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-30

FRENCH count declares he will
not wed any heiress who wears the
trousers. Er-how Is he going to
find out until he marries one?
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-30

american farmers corner on
potash could
II. - ''''' 49,
Maers-They tell Of bab.. In hIs
and all the ladies' used to beg kiss m " 80 49,
MIRA MaersDont loan
that They're not to be - ' ~ - -
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-30
In the Editors Mail

will be printed in this column
sufficient interest You
anything anybody personal malice your
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-30

She-Thls piece Of lace wear
around my neck 10 over so years
old.
The Brute-it's beautiful. Did
you make II yourseIf2
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-30
IN JUNGLE LAND.

Autumn tlnts the nose IN Ten
nessee." the Baltimore Sun informs
us We are shocked. We thought
that state had gone dry.
Society item says. Mrs. August
Belmont wore a gray coat and black
velvet hat. On every turn she was
caught by n photographer. "
Naughty things.
"Music-mad" they called fair Ellen
When she practiced on her strad
The neighbors cried. Who's sick -
all.
Those neighbors were not musical
They we're simply mad.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-30
Why Railroad Rates Should NOT
Be Increased.

In 1910 the net earnings above
operating expenses of American
railroads we're more than $i10,-
900 $50 above the earnings OF 1909.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-30

4 Mistress--You don't have /
4 many callers. do you?
4 New Cook--No. ma'am. You ,
4 set such a poor table I'm I
4 ashamed TO invite any of my {,
4 friends to come here.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-30

Star Dust

EVEN II q doesn't have an off.
cial worlds fair. san Francisco
cant be- deprived OF ita sublime
optimism.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-30

MUTTON fat n an excellent rem
cdy for chappod hands. Melt and
rub Ia.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-30

Here Bil. what's the mattcr7
You look worried
Work nulhiu but work from
moruin TN night"
How Ions have sou been at IA"
I hosina tomorrow
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-30

ny cxperimcnllng with chickens
"a French aeiontis, has discovered
the govt germ
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-30
1--WE May Win This Year," Says DR.. E. J. Brown,
''But in Five or Six Years 1t Will Be Different"

Socialist Candidate for Mayor
Is a Dentist and a Lawyer
He Doesn't Practice Dem
tistry, But Is Getting Rich
From II lust the Same.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-30

THE aeroplane flies with a sky.
ward jump. but Oft comes down
with an awful bump.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-30
OSCAR UND ADOLF-By Fred Schaefer

DO cfer haf
"fess Adolf. haf right
From Walking muchT'
NO from riding much"
"Ach how your much?r
but dose oorns iss nod fest dey las hants.
Veil dot mixes der How
on bants from riding much7~
Why. from riding a hantcar
LAND.
Mrs Touosn-They Giraffe made a .
ball How
Mrs Parros-Why she Artist sketch windows
around her neck and a skysersper
Book AsentAh what beautiful eheidi Madam, will
president
Mrs muihoiIandal right; Installed White
House, call around and IN
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-30
a Lame Duck Housed.

a Lame Duck Housed.
Walter Smith. protege OF Speaker
Cannon. kicked out Of congress by
his own friends and ncighbora. has
been made United states circuit
Judge by Mr. TAFT.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-30

GERMANY has begun the study
OF United States history Just when
we've left off
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-30
JOSH
WISE

tits better ter be consumed with
curiosity than eaten with envy. anc
stu better ter starve both inteI
n1ission.ns
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-30


a TIP .
a After hurrying. rest Give .
= The heart a chance 10 recup- .
= crate from It's unusual exer. =
. ton. =
4 4 - - n "a
The French government IL 20.
ing 10 take census Of aeroplanea
that could be used iu time OF war.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-30

WHY Is henf To henpcek a
rooster OF course.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-30

why do you keep inviting Dollar Deposits, and
why do you persisenty suggest that parents open
small accounts for their chdren2 Surely these little
accounts can't much big bank like the Scan
dinavian American; the cost OF bookkeeping on them
must be too large to make il worth whiew
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-01-30

~ACtTATOR" and sdcmhFng
aud "muckraker" and radical" are
synonymous.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-05-27
NEWS IN A NUTSHELL
Paragraphs That Give Condensed
News of the Day.

Lee Chu & Co., have disposed Of
their business to Lee Lup & Co.
The Hindu fire-walker left on the
Tealandia. He didn't make much of a
hit here.
For American and Hawaiian Flags
go to Wall, Nichols Co.. Ltd, they
have received big stock.
Watches promptly and properly re-
paired by Redhouse, Masonic build
ing, Alakea and Hotel streets.
Office Stationary and Supplies, Cash
Books, Ledgers, Journals. A. B. Ar
leigh & Co. Ltd, Hotel near Fort.
Walter C. Weldon is offering his
outfit of Homer pigeons at a bargain.
A good chance to start in squad rails
ing.
40 Green Stamps free. Boys and
girls, get busy. Call at the show
rooms, Fort and Beretania streets,
and ask the man.
Received by the "Sierra' a ship
ment of fresh Lehnardt's Chocolates
and Marshmellows. Henry May &
Co., Ltd, Telephone 1871.
Infants and childrens short white
dresses of Nainsook, Lawn and Camb-
ric, handsomely embroidered and
trimmed with find lace are being
shown at Sachs.
The American-Hawaiian Paper Com
pany makes it's business exclusively
paper and paper goods. A large and
complete stock always on hand.
One of the accident kits sold by
Benson, Smith and Co., Ltd, at the
orner of Fort and Hotel Street will
be found convenient in the event of
an accident at home or on the road.
For the best work, prompt service
and work done under sanitary condi-
lions phone 1878, The Sanitary Steam
Laundry An efficient clothes clean
ing and French laundry department
are maintained.
The Territorial Messenger Service
has extended its service to cover the
entire Kaimuki District. This includes
the Young Hotel Laundry, bundles fol
which are called for and delivered
free of charge.
Provided the weather keeps good
this afternoon the lawn tennis doubles
championship finals will be played a
the Moana Hotel courts commencing
1T three-thirty. Al Castle and A. M
Novel; meet W. Roth and Walter Dill
lingham.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-05-27
St. LOUIS PUPILS
TO GIVE PLAY

The pupils of st. Louis College will
present THE Dead Witness" a play
in four acts, on June 1st and June Sd
at the College Hail.
The plot is laid in England, in the
fifteenth century Henry V is king
of England. The Duke of Kent, en-
gagged in the struggle against the
Z urks, has left his domain in charge
of his brother Henry. The latter is
squandering what belongs to his alb
sent brother, when Unexpectedly Kent
makes his appearance in such dis
guise, however, as is easily penetrat
ed by the friends of Henry. Then
follows the attack on Kent's life and
the attempted murder of Kent's chill
dren. Both Kent and his children are
saved through the Intervention of an
idiot, who later proves to be no other
than the squire of Kent, All ends in
the happy reunion of Kent and his
two children.
The college orchestra will furnish
the music.
Reserved seats may be secured at
the Territorial Messenger Service on
and after Monday, May goth, at 8 a. m.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-05-27
NOTICE OF REDUCTION OF CAP
ITAL STOCK AND OF CAPITAL
OF HAWAIIAN SECURITIES
COMPANY, LIMITED.

Notice is hereby given that on
April %, 1911, there was presented
to the undersigned treasurer of the
Territory of Hawaii by the Hawaiian
Securities Company, Limited, GER
tifcate, in due form, relating to the
proposed reduction of the capital stock
and of the capital of said Company
from $3.50, 900 to 100000, and the sur
render and retirement of $500 shares
of the preferred stock of the Company
of the par value of $40 per share,
and the cancellation of certain in
debtedness aggregating $4,000, owing
to the Company by the holders of the
shares 50 to be retired; from which
certificate it appears that all of the
acts and things therein mentioned
have been had and done in the man
ner and form required by the provi-
sions of Act ia of the Laws of 1911,
relating to the reduction of capital
stock and OF capital OF corporations.
Therefor, any person having any
objection TO said proposed reduction
of capital stock or capital is hereby
notified to file the same with the un.
dersigned Treasurer of the Territory
of Hawaii, at Honolulu, within thirty
days from the date hereof, or the
same will be forever barred, and such
reduction of capital stock and Of
capital will be entered Of record as
provided by law.
Dated, Honolulu, T. H., May 8, 1911.
D. L. CONKLING,
Treasurer, Territory of Hawaii.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-05-27
RSONS IN THE NEWS

INSPECTOR r. C. BROWN. returned
this morning by the Mauna Kea.
r. j. BUCHLY returned to Honolulu
this morning by the Mauna Kea.
w PFoTENHAUER returned to Ho-
nolulu this morning by the Mauna
Kea
W p. FENNELL was a returning pas
senger this morning by the Mauna
Kea.
H. DILLINGHAM; was a returning
passenger by the Mauna Kea this
morning.
E. A. DoUTHITT was admitted to
practice in the United States SUI
preme Court on May Is.
J. D. MeVElGH, Superintendent of the
Molokai Leper Station, arrived this
morning by the Mauna Kea on one
of his periodical visits.
A. J. FAlRWEATHER was a passen-
ger to Honolulu this morning by
the Sierra from the coast. Mr.. Fair
weather has been an employee of the
white House" for forty-five years,
He has retired from active life now,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-05-27
THE WEATHER.

Local Office, U. s. Weather Bureau,
Honolulu, May q, 1911.
Temperature, b a. M; 8 a. M; 10
a. M; and morning minimum:
67, 6S, /, 3, Ga.
Barometer reaerns. Absolute hui
midity (grains per cubic FOOT; rela-
tive humidity and dew point at 8 a. M:
1896, 6.2S3, "a, 6S.
Vino verociry ana direction at 6 a.
M; 8 a. M; 10 a. M; and noon;
On, 9E. 5NE, re.
Rainfall ouT1ne "a hours ending s
a. m. 1.91 rainfall.
Total w1nu movement during "a
hour ended at noon 1872 miles.
VIM. b. STOCKMAN,
Section Director.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-05-27

For good, solid gold Waltham
watch diamond ring, musical instru-
ments and jewelry of all kinds. See
Carlo on Fort street. His prices are
as low, of lower, than and, and he sells
his goods at one dollar down and a
dollar week.
You can get perfect fit in the
Regal Shoe because these famous
shoes come in quarter sizes. Regal
Shoe Store, King and Bethel streets.
Do not let the health inspector catch
you mapping. Begin now to use Pau
la Hama and have the place as clean
as a new pin.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-05-27

and when he left his old firm re
received many present, which show
ed the popularity that he had gained
during his long service. Mrs. Fair
weather accompanied her husband.
They are on a visit to their sons
Dr.. N. S. and A. T. Fairweather.
CAPTAIN II. C. HoUDLETTE, the
popular skipper of the Sierra, was
suddenly taken i'll yesterday. He was
seized with violent pains, and Dr.
Clark, the surgeon ordered him to
bed. He was. compelled to obey
orders, although DR.. Clark does not
consider that there is anything seri-
GUS the matter with Captain Houd-
lette. For the first time Captain
Houdlette was not on the bridge
when the Sierra same in this morn
ing. Chief officer Trask took over
his captains duties.
HoUDLETTE, the popular
commander of the Sierra. was still
in bed this morning. He is being
attended to by Drs. Cooper and
Clark, the ships doctor. The trou
BILE is not considered very serious
at all, being recrudescence of a
former illness, attendant upon a Sc
rious operation that he once under
went
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-05-27
OEELCER GARTER.
CONTINUED from page one.)

the PROSTATE man, and dashed out with
their feet, kicking him about the body
and legs. Fortunately for Carter
officers Holt and Trip we're near by
and they rushed to Carriers assistance,
pulling Moore away. Moore is big
fellow, close on six feet in height
but Holt and Trip held him until
Carter got to his feet and taking
Moore by the arm proceeded to lead
him from the deck A large crowd
had assembled on the wharf and they
followed behind the officer
Holt Tackles Butter-n.
Before Carter had proceeded far
with his man, one of the crowd, who
must have been the singer referred
to by the morning paper, made grab
at art, who had the marine in
custody, but officer Holt, who was
following behind, observed this and
seized the man and showed him on one
side. Carter denies that he struck
this man, while Holt admits that it
was he who seized the man and push
ed him away. Both officers Trip and
Holt, and Wharf SuperintendentRiley
who were present during the whole af-
fray will be put on the stand on Mon.
day to testify in regard to the matter.
Garter Is the one who suffered
most from the assault, his face being
swollen, his body stiff and sore and
his coat being ripped along the sleeve,
In my opinion concluded Brown,
Garter was the victim of a savage
assault However, the matter will be
thoroughly aired on Monday"
Carriers Statement.
81 had just finished searching the
ship for stowaways," said officer Car
ter this morning." when my attention
was directed to Moore, who was stand
ing near the doorway in the ship with
his two hands on a portfolio as though
preparing to leap on board. l told
him to get out of the place, but he
struck me and as fell l grasped him,
/ We struggled together on the ground
but l was dazed. However, l man.
aged eventually to get on top of him
and then Superintendent Riley inter
fered and officers Holt and Trip came
up l was kicked and beaten all over
the body and had my left thumb all
but wrenched from the socket. did
not hit Moore, nor did touch the
other man mentioned. 1t was Holt
who pushed him away when he at
tempted to interfere with me-"
Eye-witnesses to the affray on the
Alakea wharf last night when Harbor
officer Carter was alleged to have
struck marine while IN custody. were
indignant today over the report pub
see Carter hit the man, they did not
see arter hit the man, they did not
hear the wild cries of shame, and they
did not see a member of the choir
hit
All were unanimous in adding their
praise for Carriers work along the
waterfront They stated that he had
been the most efficient officer that
had yet been engaged, and was real
live man.